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Rent a Room Relief My landlord has decided to sell the house where I currently live. I now find myself being potentially homeless for Christmas. If a private homeowner rents a room to me will they have to pay tax on this rental income? I believe that there is no tax on rental income up to a certain limit. Is this correct? If a private homeowner decides to rent a room (or rooms) in their home to private tenants, the rental income earned will be exempt from income tax, provided this income from rent and related services does not exceed €14,000 in a tax year. The relief applies only to residential tenancies, not to short-term guest arrangements. The occupants must be using the room on a long-term basis. For example, renting a room to a student for the academic year is covered, but taking in guests for short breaks is not. Homeowners will NOT qualify for this tax relief if any of the following apply: 1. Income from rent and related services exceeds €14,000 in a tax year. 2. Renting a room to a son or daughter. 3. Renting a room to short-term guests. Any such rental accommodation provided is essentially a room in a private home and is therefore not covered by landlord and tenant legislation. Tenants will therefore be staying under a Licensee Agreement, not a Tenancy Agreement. Any such Licensee Agreement should set out terms in writing to include such details as the rent payable and the manner in which it is payable i.e. by cash, cheque etc; the term of the tenancy; notice periods required should either party wish to end the arrangement; arrangements for payment of utility bills; rules regarding guests etc. This Agreement should be signed by both parties and a copy retained by each. This column is prepared by Dolores Gacquin, Solicitor. Byrne Carolan Cunningham have offices in Athlone, Moate, Lanesborough and Galway. A person should always contact their solicitor to obtain legal advice specific to their own situation. The above column contains general information and cannot be relied upon as legal advice. * In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement

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Hard pressed working families are being criticised by health officials for not being available to care for elderly relatives at home, thus causing a backlog of bed blocking in public hospitals. The very cheek! Wasn’t it one of Leo’s election promises to provide for those of us who “get up early in the morning,” and get out to work, yet now it emerges those minimum wage nine to fivers among us are seriously impacting on an Taoiseach’s so called framework for our citizens’ health and wellbeing! We suggest you make up your mind Leo, because you can’t have it both ways!

Avoid not becoming the target Victim blaming is alive and well in Irish courts; especially if that victim is a rape complainant in a court case and she happens to be wearing a ‘thong with a lace front,’ in the likely event it becomes Exhibit A, and is used against her in the closing address of the accused’s counsel in order to avoid, what we can only assume, will highlight to the jury that of course, given her choice of underwear on that particular unfortunate occasion, the alleged victim was clearly ready and available to have sex! Maybe in the future, before we go underwear shopping, instead of grabbing a job lot of thigh skimming briefs, we could all be aware of the different styles, contours, and colours we’re choosing, and indeed, of the activities during which we will be wearing them in order to avoid not becoming the target of a would be rapist?

Bring back the spirit of Christmas There was a time when the good old ‘The Holidays are Coming’ Coca Cola truck ad with the rugged red faced Santa hailed the beginning of the Christmas season, bringing joy and goodwill into our sitting rooms. Now however, it appears the tear jerking Christmas sad-verts depicting upsetting scenarios like the dear old grandfather who has to fake his own death in order to get his ungrateful family to take notice and visit are the order of the day. These ads, thought provoking and heart melting though they may be, are emotionally draining us. Christmas is all about fantasy and escapism; let’s stop the sad-vertising and instead bring back the spirit of a Merry Christmas. RTE bosses must be delira and excira as former Sgt Maurice McCabe, the man who fought the law and he, er won, attracted record viewers with his story this week. Around two in five adults watching d’telly tuned into ‘Whistleblower’ to see Maurice and his wife Lorraine reveal exactly what their life has been like over the past decade following the “campaign of calumny,” directed against them by former Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan who was aided and abetted by side-kick former press officer Superintendent David Taylor. Congrats to the national broadcaster for clocking over half a mill viewers.

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Pictured at the CBS Roscommon open day last Saturday were Natalie McHugh, Charlotte Hughes and Laura Quinn. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

THINGS WE DID LIKE THIS WEEK… omy and we extend our heartfelt to our neighbours on Ross’ lookalike congratulations their good fortune. Well, it certainly wasn’t the guy who’s being billed as Ross’ lookalike from TV’s Friends’ day, his week, his month, or even his year on Wednesday as, when the rain started to pour, hard working UK cops swooped on the 36 year old, arresting him on suspicion of looting a carton of beer from a restaurant in Blackpool last month. All we can say to the hapless thief is this…sorry love, but your mother warned you there’d be days like these…

Make Galway a global hub Job creation should always be at the heart of rural development, that’s why we’re lovin’ the news this week that our neighbouring county Galway is set to secure a new high-end 200 staff strong artificial intelligence centre, (or AI as you computer geeks might say). The jobs, which were announced by Genesys, a tech multinational, is set to “make Galway a global hub for AI development,” according to their spokesperson. We’ve no doubt this latest innovation will prove to be a fantastic boost to the local econ-

Our Person(s) of the Week… Good WEEK

It wasn’t a good week for former Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan as it’s been reported the government is reviewing the State’s decision to provide legal assistance to him by using tax payers’ money! Time to pay for your good cop turned disgraceful cop cock-up Martin…To quote Stephen King, “In the end we are all caught in devices of our own making. I believe that. In the end we are all caught.” And Callinan was, as we say, caught rapid!

British PM, Theresa May…no we are not fans, but we feel we must mention her astonishing will to survive given she’s been caught in a quagmire of political plotting, name calling and, er, she’s managed to commit murder on the dance floor and survive!

We also advise everyone currently reviewing their career choices, that, as the company is set to work “closely” with Irish universities and institutes of technology in their quest to headhunt “qualified people” to fill their technical roles, perhaps many of our young folk could be persuaded not to reject rural Roscommon and instead to look hard at local career opportunities.

Mary wins €22,000 on Winning Streak Santa came early for lovely Roscommon lady Mary Lohan who won €22,000 on RTE’s Winning Streak; a programme which holds the impressive title of being one of Europe’s longest running game shows on the 3rd November. Well done Mary. We’ll bet your cash extravangaza was made even all the more special by the fact you got to meet Ireland’s most enthusiastic game show host, the silver fox and former poster boy for hair restoration, Mr Marty Whelan himself. We’re well jel.

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Enterprise – Regional Action Plan to address Key Issues Work is underway on a Regional Action Plan to address key issues to foster, support and retain innovative enterprise in the region and create new employment opportunities for the future. Based on European Good Practices, this Action Planning is part of the EU-funded TRINNO initiative, with the region having recently hosted participants from five European countries as part of an Interregional Learning Event which took place in Roscommon and Leitrim. In particular, the development of a network of regional incubation and innovation centres with advanced connectivity, along with a pro-active business support eco-system, are regarded as vital to anchor and support the next generation of enterprises, including graduate entrepreneurs. A stakeholder group, comprising Local Authority, Local Enterprise Office, WestBIC and other participants are actively working on ambitious projects, with funding being pursued for a range of initiatives, targeting main centres including Roscommon town, Monksland and Boyle, along with a comprehensive Food Centre

proposal for Castlerea to serve the wider region. These Action Plans will be implemented over the next two years, aimed at influencing policy and attracting investment in this vital infrastructure and services.

The Cube – Shared Deskspace for new Enterprises As an interim measure in its strategic approach to fostering new enterprise, Roscommon County Council have established the Cube Deskspace facility to provide a professional office environment for new entrepreneurs to research and start their enterprises and retain employment in the county. Located in Roscommon town, the facility offers low-cost shared deskspace with high-speed broadband connectivity and other services and is the first of its kind located in a Local Authority Civic HQ. It is available on a part-time or full time basis to suit individual needs, with no long term commitment, making it as attractive as possible to support and retain enterprise and employment locally. The space is managed

by WestBIC, which also provides a range of support services for new entrepreneurs and innovative enterprises wishing to expand their businesses. Working closely with the Local Enterprise Office and Enterprise Ireland, James Donlon from WestBIC noted that a range of supports and funding opportunities are currently open to new entrepreneurs. “Along with attractive Priming and Expansion Grants and other services from the LEO, growth oriented companies can also avail of Enterprise Ireland funding and other internationalisation services provided by WestBIC to grow their business. We are always happy to meet with new entrepreneurs and businesses to discuss their situation, identify the most appropriate supports to meet their needs and assist them to access these supports”. Those wishing to avail of the Cube deskspace facility can contact James, tel. 090 6625196, email: jdonlon@ westbic.ie, visit www. westbic.ie/thecube www. facebook.com/cuberoscommon or call in the new Civic Offices in Roscommon town.

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Fun run/walk from Lecarrow in aid of Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association We all remember the famous ice bucket challenge of the summer of 2014 which managed to raise record breaking amounts of funds for Motor Neurone Disease. While the campaign proved to be a phenomenon in regards raising both awareness and donations, financial support is still required when it comes to the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association (IMNDA) who provide much needed help and support to sufferers. For that reason local Lecarrow man Cathal Donnelly and friends are asking readers to throw their support behind their County Roscommon Fun/Walk/Run While You Can’ event and to lend their voice “to call for better supports and services for people living with this condition, but making those supports available.” According to Cathal, his reason for taking part in the local fundraiser was down to the loss of his beloved mother Úna who sadly died of the

condition. “I lost my mother three years ago to Motor Neuron Disease; in fact three people within an eight mile radius from Kiltoom to Knockcroghery (have) died from the disease,” said Cathal, who told the Roscommon People he wants to “do a bit of fundraising for the association,” who helped his mother during her illness. The IMNDA only receives a certain amount of funding from the Government and rely heavily upon members of the public for support. The Walk/Run While You Can committee whose members have all been touched by the effects of Motor Neuron Disease in one way or another are trying to bring communities and people together across the county to raise awareness and support for the disease and believe that by joining them in their quest, people will not only be lending a voice to the ‘call for better supports and services for people living with this condition, but, making those

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supports possible.’ Cathal, who is married to Rebecca has been training for the event by “playing football two times a week,” and says the day will be a family one with his wife and the couple’s two children Saskia (12) and Adam (4) taking part. He is quick to point out that this is a committee initiative and says they would all really appreciate readers’ support “in making this a successful fundraiser for a very worthy cause,”

adding the walk/run event is for everyone, “irrespective of their fitness levels.” On behalf of the committee, Cathal would like to extend his thanks to Roscommon Partnership “who are helping us out with the insurance.” So, why not take up the challenge, join in and raise funds and awareness of this very worthy cause. Details of the event are as follows: Sunday the 25th November at 1pm from St John’s

Community Centre. There will be three different routes on the day - 2km, 7km and 10 km - all starting and finishing at Lecarrow Community Centre. Registration starts at 12.00 noon and all walks begin at 1.00pm. Registration fee is €10 for individuals and €20 for families. Refreshments will be served before, during and after the walk. For further details, find the event on Facebook or ring 087 2607407.

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‘Hairspray’ comes to the Convent of Mercy! The Convent of Mercy secondary school in Roscommon town has been synonymous with the production of stage musicals down through the years.

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Mental Health – Make it your Cup of Tea!  DAN DOONER

The HSE’s Roscommon Mental Health Local Forum will host an information session and coffee morning at 11 am on Thursday, November 22nd in Gleeson’s Townhouse in Roscommon town. The morning is about bringing together mental health service staff, people using mental health services, carers and family members to hear about the work of the Local Forum and to drink tea and eat cake! The purpose of a Local Mental Health Forum is to gather the views and experiences of people using mental health services, their family members and carers, to bring about positive change within the mental health service The Roscommon Mental Health Local Forum was established in October 2017 and meets on the second Monday of every month from 6 pm to 8 pm at Regari at the ‘Lodge’ building (adjacent to Roscommon University Hospital). There are over thirty local forums nationwide and they are each headed up by an Area Lead for

Mental Health Engagement. Colette Tuohy is the Area Lead for Roscommon, Galway and Mayo, and says the aim is for the HSE to work actively with those who avail of the mental health services both locally and nationally. We are trying to bring about positive change and to improve the way mental health services are planned, designed and delivered. Roscommon Local Mental Health Forum needs as many people as possible involved in the forum and the overall discussion, because everyone’s experience of mental health services is unique. The mental health local forums are solution focussed and look to take positive steps in order to improve services going forward,” she said. “As Area Lead for Mental Health Engagement I am a member of the Area Management Team which means there is a voice for people that use mental health services, family members and carers, where it counts” Colette added. Amanda Hunt, Local Forum member says “the

Pictured at The Roscommon Mental Health Local Forum meeting at Regari on Monday last were Finian Carr, Colette Tuohy, Amanda Hunt, Liz Madden, Kate Crinigan and Brian Mongan. Missing from photograph: Theresa Murray. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

local forum has proven extremely effective in identifying gaps in the mental health services, promoting the positives and finding solutions”. Looking ahead to the coffee morning on Thursday, November 22nd, the question Roscommon’s Local Forum is asking is ‘Do you want to make a

change to improve our local mental health service?’ If you are someone that is using mental health services, or a family member or carer and you feel that you would like to get involved in this important discussion, please contact Colette Tuohy on 087-4148743 or Colette. tuohy1@hse.ie.

Forum remembers “a passionate activist” The Roscommon Mental Health Local Forum would like to acknowledge the work of Gerard Casey from Lisalway, Castlerea, who sadly passed away recently. Gerard was

involved in the forum from the very beginning and was a very passionate mental health activist for the area. His presence is still sorely missed at the monthly meetings.

Service Users, Carers, Family Members Do you want to make a change to improve our local Mental Health Service? Make it your cup of tea! Roscommon Mental Health Local Forum Information Session/Coffee Morning Gleeson’s Townhouse Roscommon Thursday, 22nd November 11.00 am - 1.00pm e

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The new Peugeot range at Kevin Egan Cars Open Evening this Friday from 4 to 8 pm The new Peugeot range really does have a model to suit everybody no matter what stage you’re at. From the 108 and 208 city cars, the sporty 308 hatchback, the stylish new 508 saloon (due to be released for 191) and then there’s the impressive new SUV range. The Peugeot 3008 SUV Irish Car of the Year 2018, together with the excellent new 5008 7-seater SUV and the compact 2008 SUV. Not only do Peugeot have your perfect car, they have just announced their amazing offers for 191 which are available up until January 31st, making owning your 191 better affordable: • Finance from 3.9%; • Choice of scrappage up to €4,000 OR a deposit contribution of up to €750 on younger trade ins; • Peugeot also brings extra peace of mind motoring thanks to a fiveyear extended warranty offered across the Peugeot passenger range. In addition, Gowan Distributors Limited, Peu-

geot Importers in Ireland, have announced a price freeze for diesel versions of the multi-awardwinning Peugeot 3008 SUV. An expected price rises due to a 1% VRT increase, announced by Government in Budget 2019 and applicable to all new 191-registered diesel passenger cars, will be absorbed on all new 3008 diesel models for the month of January 2019. Kevin Egan, Managing Director at Kevin Egan Cars said: “The team and myself would like to thank everyone for their support throughout what was a successful year for both the Peugeot brand and ourselves as a new franchised dealer and are now looking forward to entering our second year. “We are hosting this open evening (Friday, November 16th) to showcase the impressive Peugeot Range so your readers can see for themselves why more Irish drivers than ever are choosing Peugeot! “We still have some of our demo fleet for sale

with thousands discounted along with the vast range of used cars we are known to have in stock. In addition, we will be offering finance from 6.9% on used cars for one day only along with offering a FREE Accessory pack worth €600 on any 191 Peugeot car ordered on the day (Mats, mudflaps & Peugeot Paint Protect). We would like to welcome all your readers down to enjoy what promises to be an enjoyable evening”. Finance Example: The stylish 2008 SUV, a previous winner of the Irish Small SUV of the Year Award is now available from €239 per month with 3.9% PCP finance. Extras includes reverse camera and Apple Carplay, cruise control etc. with either a €750 deposit contribution or €3,500 scrappage allowance. For further details of the Peugeot 191 Offers and full terms and conditions contact: Kevin Egan Cars, Carraroe, Co. Sligo or log on to www.kevinegancars.ie/peugeot.

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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has questioned why plans for the proposed multi-million euro development of Roscommon University Hospital are progressing at such a slow pace. Deputy Murphy recently tabled a parliamentary question with the Minister for Health seeking an update on the status of the planned €10 million project for a replacement 50-bed unit at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon when he queried what stage the proposed development was at, when the finalisation of financing would be achieved and the timeframe for completion of works. “Commitments were given in relation to this multimillion project at the Sacred Heart Hospital prior to the 2016 General Election but still two years on we are not much further along. This multi-million euro project was announced back in January 2016 and it was due to be completed in 2021. However the most recent PQ reply from the Minister indicates that funding is only due to be provided to commence the design process in 2019 and it is expected that construction will get underway towards the end of 2020 with completion due in 2022. “I welcome the fact that preparatory work on the project brief, site selection, option appraisal, and cost estimates have been completed. The project was submitted to the National Capital and Property Steering Group in August 2017 but things have moved at a very slow pace since then with the completion date already pushed out to 2022,” said Deputy Murphy.

Funding welcomed for Tulsk NS classroom Local politicians have welcomed last Friday’s announcement by Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh that funding would be allocated for the construction of a new mainstream classroom and en-suite toilet at Tulsk National School. Independent TD Denis Naughten said the department would be in contact with the school’s board of management in order to progress the construction. Fine Gael Senator Frank Feighan said: “I am pleased that this grant has been allocated. Projects such as these also help to stimulate economic activity by supporting jobs in the local economy. The department’s school building unit issues a detailed letter informing the school of the amount of grant aid sanctioned”. Fellow Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins stated that the funding approval is very positive for the school community. “I am delighted to see this application getting a positive response. I will continue to work with Minister McHugh to ensure that this project can proceed as soon as possible,” she said.

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Sinn Féin spokesperson for Roscommon Galway Claire Kerrane has said that it is extremely worrying that there are over 850 of the most vulnerable people, such as older people and those with disabilities, waiting for home support services across Roscommon/Galway. “Home support services such as home care packages and home help hours are some of the most important services the HSE provide. Not only do they allow for older people to stay in their homes, but they are also incredibly important for those with ailments or disabilities. “As the number of over 65s in the State grows it is important that funding for home support and the number of people employed by the HSE to deliver home support grows to meet demand. “However, the reality is that the Minister for Health and Fine Gael has not given the necessary financial and human resources to ensure the HSE can deliver adequate home support nationwide. “Currently there are 6,285 vulnerable people waiting for home support across the State and a staggering 855 of those are waiting here in Roscommon and Galway. “This situation is a serious cause for concern because such waits for care can contribute to the escalation of illnesses, older people can have accidents, and it also causes delayed discharges from hospitals. “Getting older or having a disability should not leave you invisible to the State. The State must ensure that older people and those who have a disability can get the home support they need and live at home with respect, with dignity, and as comfortably as possible”.

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rural areas?” he asked. Local TDs Eamon Scanlon and Eugene Murphy had raised the issue in the Dáil but were left disappointed with the Transport Minister’s response. Deputy Murphy said that something needs to be done for the “very frightened people” who attended last Thursday’s meeting “We will work together to get this done. You people must have comfort, something needs to be done,” he said. Senator Frank Feighan said he would raise the matter with An Taoiseach

Drivers travelling in the direction of Sligo on the N4 are forced into the hard shoulder as cars turn right for Croghan.

‘We had to move out of our home’ Martina McQuaid was forced to leave her home of 26 years at the Cootehall turn-off due to amount of accidents she and her family had witnessed in that time. “I lived at that junction, in the house just right at the Cootehall turn-off for 26 years and in that 26 years there had been so many accidents that me and my husband Paul and family had to move out. We had no choice, I was afraid to live there. I have recorded many accidents; the house was known as ‘the A&E Department’ so it was well-known for accidents down the last 20 years. “You are talking life and death, there’s no two ways about it. But for the grace of God nobody has been killed. Somebody will be killed there and if that happens that road

will be sorted because unfortunately that’s the way things happen in Ireland. “I would agree with the councillors and some of the people that flashing lights (would be the best approach) and maybe to put yellow strips on the road and to warn people that there are two dangerous junctions and to slow down. “I feel let down (by TII) because it has been highlighted. This was highlighted years ago; Rachel Doherty was helping to highlight with me in the county council and we had Eugene Dwyer out, the NRA came out and put strips on the road to count the volume of traffic. This has gone on many, many years but it’s getting much busier and there is going to be a serious accident there”.

‘The horse box saved my life’ Michael Keane knows more than most about the dangers of the Croghan junction on the N4. Michael was involved in a serious accident at the junction and credits a horse box for saving his life. “I had indicated to turn right at the Croghan road junction, it was a muggy day and a car was coming down really, really fast and for some reason didn’t see me and hit me at 100 or 120 km per hour. Luckily for me the horse box I had was a particularly strong model, if I didn’t have the box on it would have been curtains. The horse box was written off along with my jeep and the other car but none of us were hurt and that’s the main thing.

“The difficulty is that there’s no turning area, no lights or no warning and everyone’s in a hurry now, everyone’s under pressure. A big problem is the level of speed. When you’re coming from the golf club heading towards Sligo all people see is a big roadway and vice versa when you’re coming down the hill the other way. “There are two junctions and you need warning signs, turning areas, flashing lights etc. There’s no doubt about it, the TII have responsibility and if there’s someone killed on that junction it will be their fault, but that’s no good to a grieving family if they lose a loved one on that road”.

Local resident, Josephine Kelly, has witnessed some very bad accidents over the years at the Croghan junction. “I live across from the Croghan turn, and I could see from my kitchen window all the accidents that have happened. I have witnessed some very bad accidents in that time. “One local lad was turning in to go to Croghan and he was badly hit. The roof was taken off the car but he was very lucky. Another car was hit by two other cars coming from Carrick and Boyle. It was like a pea tin. The ambulance arrived and I went up (to help) and he said ‘Say a little prayer for me’. When he came back afterwards he didn’t remember it. “They need to slow the traffic because it’s going too fast. Even to cross the road you have to run across. There has to be something done to slow the traffic. It’s getting worse”.

‘People are driving too fast at junction’ Josephine Kelly’s husband Michael Kelly says that dangerous driving and an increase in traffic are too blame for the safety concerns on the N4 “One day I was coming out my own gate and lucky enough hadn’t gone out too far. A car was forced in on the hard shoulder to avoid a car making the turn for Croghan and if he hit me… “One particular evening I was coming back up home and I had moved over to the centre of the road to turn in. In my wing mirror I could see a red car 20 yards further back passing out four, five, six cars. I had no option but to keep going up the road because if I had made the turn I would have been cut in two. “It’s dangerous driving and speed and I think the only way they can solve it is by putting in a traffic island. Flashing lights would also be a help. It’s a mixture of people driving too fast and too much traffic. “It often takes me ten or fifteen minutes to get out of my own garden. The volume of traffic has increased three, four or five-fold. I think myself if they try the flashing lights, more so coming from Boyle to Carrickon-Shannon or downhill. “We are happy with what we heard at the meeting but I can’t understand TII, who are doing nothing for the area. There’s not enough being done for this part of Ireland”.

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NewsPeople Oral Health event at Roscommon Library As part of the Healthy Ireland at Your Library programme, a free Oral Health Promotion workshop for primary school children will be run by Eileen Mannion in Roscommon Library on Saturday, November 24th at 2.30 pm. Eileen is part of the Oral Health Promotion team at Keaveney Dental Care in Roscommon. This 45-minute workshop will cover oral hygiene, brushing techniques, diet advice and sugar awareness. Goodie bags will be distributed on the day. The event is free; however booking is essential by phone 090-6637277 or by email lkeane@roscommoncoco.ie.

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A 5km walk will take place in Four Roads on Sunday, November 18th in aid of Pieta House. The walk will commence at 3 pm in Tisrara Community Sports Park. All are welcome. There will be refreshments provided for everyone afterwards. Please support this very worthy cause.

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A coffee morning and book sale in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation will take place at Aalba Footcare and Carrick-on-Shannon Physiotherapy Clinic today (Thursday, 15th) from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. Pre-loved books wanted and can be dropped off at the clinic’s reception. Pictured at a dinner dance at the Abbey Hotel last Saturday night to honour both the Roscommon Gaelic Masters who won the All-Ireland Shield and the Roscommon LGFA team which won the Connacht Intermediate Championship were members of Michael Glavey’s GAA Club. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

The Cootehall Community Development Group will host a fundraising concert for the Cootehall Barracks Renovation on Sunday, December 9th from 4 pm to 6 pm at Cootehall Church. Performing on the night will be the Millennium Choir, Rakish, Ardcarne Trad Goup and Hannah Keaveny Dance Group. Tickets are €10 each or €20 for a family ticket. There will also be a raffle on the night.

The Convent of Mercy, Roscommon Leaving Certificate class of 1977 is holding a reunion on Saturday, November 24th at 5 pm in Jackson’s Restaurant, Roscommon town. All are welcome to come along.

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Christmas Ladies Luncheon in the Abbey A Christmas Ladies Luncheon in aid or Roscommon Mayo Hospice takes place on Sunday, November 25th at 1.30 pm in the Ballroom in The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town. Guests will be treated to Prosecco, warm punch, and mince pie reception followed by a scrumptious four-course festive

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Roscommon Heritage Group meeting The Roscommon Heritage Group will meet on Tuesday, November 20th at 8.30 pm at Gleeson’s Townhouse in Roscommon town. All are welcome. Please contact acting secretary Theresa on 087-7554393 or by email at theresacathyhelenmurray@gmail.com for more information.

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Murphy pays tribute to the late Tom Lynch Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has been in contact with the Roscommon People to extend his deepest sympathy to the family of the late Tom Lynch whom he described as a pioneer of supporting small businesses during his role with the County Roscommon Development Board. Mr. Tom Lynch of The Walk, Roscommon and formerly of Ballydrehid, Cahir, Co Tipperary passed away on Saturday, November 10th in the loving care of staff at Roscommon University Hospital. His funeral Mass took place on Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon before burial at St. Coman’s Cemetery. He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Ena, daughters Jacinta, Deirdre and Edel, sons Lorcan and Ronan, sister Ann Margaret, grandchildren Thomas, Ian, Ellen, Aisling, Dylan, Connor, Daniel and Molly, son-in-law James, daughter-in-law Sarah, sistersin-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and good friends. Deputy Murphy said he served as a county councillor with Roscommon County Council for over thirty years

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Martina Jennings CEO and Joanne Hynes, Chairperson of Mayo Roscommon Hospice unveiled the plans of the 8-bed Hospice in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon and announced that plans would be submitted to Roscommon County Council in the coming days. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Plans to build a state-of-the-art eight-bedroomed Hospice facility in Roscommon town are well under way as Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation finalise an application which will be submitted to the local planning authority in Roscommon County Council within the next four weeks. Speaking at the launch of the plan in Hannon’s Hotel last Thursday afternoon, Hospice CEO Martina Jennings said: “We gave our promise to the people of Roscommon that the Hospice would commence shortly after the build of the Mayo Hospice and we are delighted to announce that all going well with the planning application, this project should be completed by January 2021, which is when the HSE’s funding comes into place. “Earlier this year, after much consideration by the board, and in agreement with the HSE, the foundation made a decision to purchase a piece of land adjacent to Roscommon University Hospital in order to speed up the completion of the build,” she said. “Initially, the intention was to build on the grounds of Roscommon University Hospital but developing this facility on our own land is much more time and cost efficient. Also given the rising costs of construction, it makes much more financial sense. To progress in this manner would not have been possible without the HSE’s shared vision with the foundation for the provision of Palliative Care in Roscommon. “Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation would like to extend their sincere thanks to the Hannon Family who kindly agreed to sell

the land to the organisation where the Hospice will be built and given the close proximity of the site to Roscommon University Hospital, it will mean that there will be absolutely no compromise on the services that will be provided to the patients and families who need this Hospice,” Ms. Jennings added. Chairperson of Mayo Roscommon Hospice, Joanne Hynes, said: “We would like to take this opportunity to also thank the Community Healthcare West and Roscommon University Hospital for their support with this project. “The foundation and the HSE have always worked as partners to ensure that all patients at the end of life or on that journey, deserve dignity and respect at all times. Huge thanks to the people of Roscommon for their continued support and for all their fantastic fundraising efforts which will help us build our Hospice in Roscommon. Without the help and support of our wonderful volunteers, we simply would not be where we are today”. The collective cost of the Mayo and Roscommon Hospices is estimated at €15 million, and are fully funded from fundraised income. Mayo Roscommon Hospice will continue to fund its essential Palliative Home Care Service, which is provided free of charge to all users, but costs €2.2 million per year. If you would like to pledge a donation or host a fundraiser for Mayo Roscommon Hospice, you can do so by calling 094-9388666 or log on to www.hospice.ie. All fundraised income goes directly towards Palliative Care Services.

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Draft Noise Action Plan 2018 - 2023 Roscommon County Council’s Draft Noise Action Plan under the Environmental Noise Regulations, 2006 (Statutory Instrument No. 140 of 2006). Roscommon County Council being the designated Action Planning Authority under Article 7 of the above regulations, have prepared a “Draft” Noise Action Plan 2018 - 2023 for the sections of the roadways in their functional areas that experience a volume of traffic greater than 3 million vehicle passages per year. Further details of the sections of roadway referred to above can be viewed in the Draft Noise Action Plan 2018 - 2023. Please be advised that this plan excludes noise from domestic activities, noise created by neighbours and noise at work places.

ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12

The Draft Plan will be available for public inspection (each day excluding weekends and public holidays from 9.30am – 12.30pm & 2.00pm – 5.00pm), from the 16th November to the 7th December 2018 at Roscommon County Council’s Environment Office at Áras an Chontae, Roscommon.

Roscommon County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to close the road referred to hereunder for the period and the reason specified.

The Draft Plan will also be available for inspection on the Roscommon County Council website: www. roscommoncoco.ie

Road to be closed: The L-6027-0 from its junction with the R-368-200 to its junction with the L-60272-0.

Observations and submissions in respect of the proposed Plan should be made in writing and addressed to Mr. Shane Tiernan, Director of Services, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon or emailed to environment@ roscommoncoco.ie and marked ‘Submission – Draft Noise Action Plan 2018 - 2023’ before 4.00pm on the 14th December 2018.

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS

Alternative Routes: Traffic will be diverted along the R-368-200 from its junction with the L-60270 turning left onto the L-6015-42 and continuing onto the L-6015-24. At the junction of the L-601524 and the L-1412-38 take a left and continue to the junction with the L-6027-51 and onto the L-6027-0 and vice-versa. Period of Closure: 29th November 2018 to 21st December 2018. Works will take place from 8am to 6pm. Reason for Road Closure: Laying of water mains along the public road as part of the Corracreigh Group Water Scheme Upgrade Contract 2018. All necessary approach signage and diversion signage will be used at the required locations as per Traffic Management Plan. Residents will be contacted and notified directly by the Contractor in advance of the closure. Closures will be phased to ensure minimum disruption to locals. Maps showing proposed closure/diversions are available on www.roscommoncoco.ie Objections may be made in writing to the undersigned in respect of the proposed temporary road closure to arrive not later than 12pm on Tuesday 20th November 2018. Mr Martin Lydon Director of Services Water Services Roscommon County Council Aras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98 15th November 2018

Martina Jennings, Mayo Roscommon Hospice CEO and Joanne Hynes, Chairperson of Mayo Roscommon Hospice are pictured with Directors of the Board of Mayo Roscommon Hospice, staff of the Palliative Home Care Team Roscommon, Dr. Dympna Waldron, Palliative Care Consultant Roscommon University Hospital and staff from Roscommon University Hospital Palliative Care Team at the launch of the plans for the Roscommon Hospice which is due to open in January 2021.

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Farrell’s pass the baton to Casserly’s in Lanesboro Casserlys MCL Agri Supplies have acquired the goodwill of Farrell’s Agri and Fuel Supplies business in Lanesboro. Farrell’s have decided to cease trading, as Adie and Josephine are retiring and Gerard wants to pursue other aspects of the family business and focus on his political career. Commenting this week, Gerard Farrell said he is happy with the upcoming arrangement as Michael Casserly MCl Agri has assured him that there will be a seamless transfer of business in the coming weeks ensuring that customers needs will be met as usual with the same products and services that

they have become accustomed to with him. MCL Agri are purchasing existing stock from Farrell’s to ensure continuity. Michael Casserly said: “I am very happy with the outcome having being able to come to a mutual arrangement with the Farrell family. We will endeavour to cater for all of Gerard’s customers together with our existing loyal customers and see this as a great opportunity to keep jobs and custom local. “Trends and opportunities are constantly changing in the farming world so as a small independent company we endeavour to work

newsbriefs Remembrance Mass for County Council staff A mass for deceased Roscommon County Council staff and members has been arranged for this Friday (16th) at 6 pm in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon. All welcome.

only with suppliers that keep us abreast with the latest technology and know-how ensuring our customers stay ahead from an animal health well-being and performance point of view. We will continue on this path on behalf of our customers”. Michael wished Adie and Josephine many years of happy retirement and said he hopes MCL Agri can carry the baton forward into the future with the same zest and enthusiasm that they did for so many years. MCL Agri Supplies will host their annual ‘Open Day’ on Saturday Handing over! Paddy Delaney, MCL Agri, Gerard Farrell, Aidie’s Bar and Mike Casserly, MCL Agri, in Lanesboro recently. Farrell’s Agri and Fuel Supplies business will cease trading with November 24th. All are welcome. pictured Casserly’s MCL Agri acquiring their local business.

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Roscommon Girl Guides will be selling Girl Guide Cookies in the back porch of SuperValu, Main Street, Roscommon town this Saturday (17th) from 10am to 6 pm. All support local would be greatly appreciated!

Graveyard committee says thanks Ballinderry Old Graveyard committee wishes to thank everybody who contributed to the recent church gate collection, which amounted to €641.17. Thanks also to the people who gave contributions throughout the year.

RSPCA fundraising events The Roscommon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to animals will host its annual church gate collections this Saturday and Sunday (17th and 18th) at Fourmilehouse, Derrane, Ballaghaderreen and Croghan. Support would be greatly appreciated. The RSPCA will also have a stall at the Christmas Market on Sunday, November 25th in the Emerald Ballroom, Ballinasloe.

MS Roscommon bag packing fundraiser The Multiple Sclerosis Society Roscommon branch will host a bag pack fundraiser in Tesco in Roscommon town this Friday and Saturday (16th and 17th). All contributions would be greatly appreciated.

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MABS is a Free, Independent, Non-Judgemental and Confidential Service for people in debt or at risk of getting into debt. NATIONAL HELPLINE: 0761 07 2000 Monday to Friday 9am – 8pm Website: www.mabs.ie LOCAL OFFICE: Roscommon MABS Abbey Street, ROSCOMMON 0761 07 2720 Please contact us for a face to face appointment MABS is funded and supported by the Citizens Information Board Happy Christmas from Roscommon MABS!

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MABS advice to surviving the Christmas season! There’s huge pressure to have a ‘perfect Christmas’, with all the trimmings. Yet, for many families, the countdown to Christmas day can become very stressful both emotionally and financially. MABS, the State’s Money Advice and Budgeting Service is a free, independent and confidential service for people who are in debt or at risk of getting into debt. So far this year MABS has helped over 40,000 people through its face-to-face advice service and through the MABS National Helpline (0761 07 2000). MABS help people all year round with debt and money difficulties, including rent or mortgage arrears, difficulties with utility bills, making repayments on loans, costs related to children or healthcare or a combination of these and other issues. There are still many households where the money coming in is just not enough to pay for all of these household costs. MABS is here to help. People don’t like to admit that they have money worries at this or any time of the year. However it’s a daily reality for many households and trying to hide your worries sometimes makes things worse.

For anyone feeling financial pressure in the countdown to Christmas MABS has the following advice: 1. Don’t ever be afraid to be open about your financial situation – those closest to you will want you to be happy this Christmas and would not want you to overburden yourself or suffer in silence.

MABS will be here to support you during 2019. MABS actually recommend people need to start planning for Christmas in March! Face to face budgeting advice is available all year round at 65 MABS locations nationwide.

2. Focus on what’s important and what will be remembered after the presents and the Christmas dinner are long gone. Try to make spending time with your loved ones, your friends and your family your main priority.

If we struggle during the year we often feel we need to compensate and splash out at Christmas, because we want our family to have the best. Be open and honest with your family! Talk to your friends and extended family! Do you need to exchange gifts at all? Many people have less money than before so be the one to bring up the subject in your circle – suggest that this is the year to bring back more basic values. Those you love will not want you to worry or struggle for six months (or longer) to pay for the gifts they didn’t need.

3. Try not to feel pressured into spending money you don’t have or taking out a high-cost loan that you’ll struggle to repay into the New Year, remember there may be other options open to you to get through Christmas. 4. Try not to let any of it get on top of you. Lots of people feel pressure at Christmas so you’re not alone. 5. Talk to MABS today and get your money worries off your mind before Christmas. You can talk to us about any urgent financial issues pre-Christmas and we can help you make a plan for next year.

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Guide to Surviving Christmas: Further information about surviving Christmas is available online at www. mabs.ie or contact Roscommon MABS for information or a leaflet about this or other topics.

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NOTICE OF DRAFT ANNUAL BUDGET Notice is hereby given that the Draft Annual Budget for Roscommon County Council, for the financial year ending on the 31st December, 2019, has been prepared and will be considered by the Council at the Annual Budget Meeting to be held at 10.30am. on Wednesday 21st November 2018, in the Council Chamber, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon.

Pictured at the CBS Roscommon open day last Saturday were Paula Donnellan, Karyn Grogan, Anne and Karyn Tully and Caoilfhionn NÍ Chuinn. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the CBS Roscommon open day last Saturday were some students getting a tour of the school. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the CBS Roscommon open day last Saturday were Craig, Breda and Eliza Glennon. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the CBS Roscommon open day last Saturday were Nick Martin and Joan O’Grady. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

A copy of the Draft Budget shall be available at the offices of Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon from Monday 12th of November 2018 and may be inspected by any member of the public during normal office hours: 9.15am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public/ bank holidays. Dated this 12th of November 2018 Martin Lydon Director of Services - Finance, Housing, ICT, Planning, Water Services and Roscommon Municipal District Aras an Chontae, Roscommon, F42 VR98

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Pictured at the Suck Valley Way website launch at the Athleague Angling Centre on Friday last were Roscommon Leader CEO Martina Earley, Deputy Denis Naughten, Cllr. Orla Leyden, Roscommon County Council Cathaoirleach Ivan Connaughton, Senator Maura Hopkins and Cllr. John Naughten. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Suck Valley Way website launch at the Athleague Angling Centre on Friday last were Roscommon Leader CEO Martina Earley, Cllr. Orla Leyden and Deputy Denis Naughten. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Suck Valley Way website and calendar launched The Suck Valley Way Development Co-Operative had a very successful launch of its new website (www.discoversuckvalleyway.ie) and 2019 commemorative calendar last Friday evening at the Visitors’ Centre in Athleague. The Suck Valley Way is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year and it is 20 years since the completion of the church restoration which houses the visitors’ centre. The 2019 calendar commemorates these great achievements. Graham Wood, Co-operative Secretary, welcomed everyone to the centre before speeches from local TDs Denis Naughten and Michael Fitzmaurice, Roscommon County Council Cathaoirleach Ivan Connaughton, Cllr. Orla Leyden, Martina Earley, CEO Roscom-

mon Leader Partnership, Majella Hunt Director of Services Roscommon County Council, Mary Glennon, the first ever secretary of the Suck Valley Way Co-operative and the co-operative’s current chairman, Seamus Naughton. The theme of the night was a celebration of the achievements and vision of those volunteers who created the development co-operative and who proceeded to take on the challenge of restoring the derelict church. It was also about looking forward and using the website and upcoming opportunities to bring more rural tourism into the Suck Valley and beyond. On the night there was an exhibition of documents and photographs dating from the restoration along

with a display of paintings by the children of Athleague NS depicting their vision of the Suck Valley Way. Also on display, by kind permission of the Athleague Fuerty Heritage Group, was the project ‘Athleague in Bygone Days’ completed by the Athleague Active Retirement group. Following the speeches, Deputy Naughten pressed the button to launch the website, which was designed by Paul Higgins from Nice Cube Website Design. Cllr. Orla Leyden said she was “delighted” to play her part in supporting the development of the Suck Valley area in recent years and thanked her fellow local councillors for their support. “Over the years many different people have been

involved on the committee and they all need to be recognised for their tireless work in developing the Suck Valley Way including the present committee members and executive, Seamus Naughton, Chairperson, Graham Wood, Secretary and Lynn Naughton, Treasurer,” she said. She encouraged accomodation and other tourist providers in the are to link up with the new website and urged local artists and craft workers to do the same. The Suck Valley Way Development Co-operative offered its thanks to those that came along on the night and to all those who have helped to get the website and calendar ready and helped get the centre and exhibition set up for the evening.

Pictured at the Suck Valley Way website launch at the Athleague Angling Centre on Friday last were Catherine Seale, Rebecca Dobson and Kay Condon. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Suck Valley Way website launch at the Athleague Angling Centre on Friday last were committee members Graham Wood, Éilis Canty, Cathy Wood, Mary Kelly, Cllr. Orla Leyden, Kay Condon and Seamus Naughton. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Suck Valley Way website launch at the Athleague Angling Centre on Friday last were Bonnie Garvey and Marie Barlow. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Special Cont X Sale of Weanlings Tuesday, November 20th at 5 p.m. Also Springers/Suckler Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 15th ------------------------------------

Fitzmaurice: Minister must fast track BPS payments Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, to fast track BPS payments due to almost 5,000 farmers that have been delayed under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). Commenting on the matter, the Roscommon-Galway TD said: “I will be calling on the Minister to get more deeply involved with his department to make sure that grants held up at this time of year are released as soon as possible. “We saw last February and March how the department sent out literature to all farmers telling them that they wouldn’t accept paper applications to the BPS this year and that applications had to be submitted online as a result of EU regulations. “Farmers were told that this move towards online applications would enable the department to process submissions as efficiently as possible and that payments would run smoothly and rapidly”.

“It was hoped that the transition to 100% online applications would give the department a two month head start on processing submissions, due to the fact that no paper applications had to be sorted through,” Deputy Fitzmaurice added. Continuing, he said: “But as is the same with every other year, we now see situations where people: who are under pressure to repay loans in banks; who are under pressure with vulture funds knocking at their doors; who are under pressure to pay contractors and merchants; and who sometimes are even under pressure just to survive are being fed the line that payments have been delayed due to a remote inspection having been carried out. “If the department was given a head start on processing applications this year due to farmers making submissions online, then surely these inspections could have been carried out some time ago? “With Christmas fast approaching, a lot of families are under pres-

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EU regulations, they need to be able to see improvements regarding how payments are rolled out - and I don’t those improvements are apparent at the moment,” he concluded.

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Lim X 855kgs €1530, Lim 805kgs €1400, BAX 675kgs €1145, Simm X 690kgs €1085, Lim 670kgs €1140, AAX 635kgs €915, BBX 585kgs €905, Char X 670kgs €1100.

Char X 305kgs €1200 - €3.93 per kilo, Lim X 440kgs €1105 - €2.51 per kilo, Char X 355kgs €1090 - €3.07 per kilo, BBX 410kgs €1050 - €2.56 per kilo, Char X 315kgs €990 - €3.14 per kilo, Lim X 290kgs €920 - €3.17 per kilo, 3 Char X 303kgs €800 - €2.64 per kilo, BBX 330kgs €890 - €2.70 per kilo, Char X 275kgs €775 - €2.82 per kilo, Lim 280kgs €750 - €2.68 per kilo.

Bullocks Simm X 665kgs €1285, Lim X 635kgs €1265, Char X 485kgs €1110, 2 AAX 502kgs €1050, Char X 400kgs €950, Lim 360kgs €860, Char X 395kgs €855, Lim X 485kgs €1135.

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sure; I would ask the minister to make sure that delayed payments are now fast tracked. “As farmers have obliged the department in submitting their applications online this year to meet

Heifers Char X 620kgs €1710, Lim X 735kgs €1700, Char X 690kgs €1575, Lim X 605kgs €1490, Lim X 475kgs €1355, Char x 555kgs €1380, Char X 510kgs €1510, Simm X 580kgs €1265, Lim X 490kgs €1240, 2 Char X 462kgs €1225, Lim X 390kgs €1000, Simm X 420kgs €1000.

Weanling bulls Char X 505kgs €1320 - €2.61 per kilo, Lim x 460kgs €1220 - €2.65 per kilo, Char X 385kgs €1200 - €3.12 per kilo, Char X 310kgs €1070 - €3.45 per kilo, Char X 310kgs €1130, Char X 300kgs €1170 - €3.90, Lim X 365kgs €1045 €2.86 per kilo, Lim X 345kgs €1000 - €2.90 per kilo, BBX 375kgs €990 €2.64 per kilo, Char X 290kgs €935 - €3.22 per kilo, BBX 320kgs €860 €2.68 per kilo.

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There was another large entry of stock on offer at Friday’s sale which included a special sale of heifers. Trade for heifers was firm with good prices achieved for quality lots and plainer lots more difficult to sell. Prices for heifers averaged from €2.23 per kilo up to €2.96 per kilo. The numbers of bullocks were small due to the large entry the previous week and the big numbers entered for next week’s sale. There was a large entry of dry cows with prices ranging from an average of €1.36 per kilo up to €1.79 per kilo. “On Friday next (16th) at 11 am, there will be a midwinter special sale of bullocks. On Friday, November 23rd, there will be a special Continental X sale of Heifers and bookings will be accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday). “There was another large entry of excellent quality stock on offer at our weekly weanling sale. Prices for quality lots remain solid with good prices being achieved, while the plainer type animal is getting more difficult to clear. Weanling bulls averaged from €2.54 per kilo up to €3.90 per kilo. Weanling heifers fetched from an average of €2.37 per kilo up to €3.93 per kilo. Springing cows made up to €1530”.

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“A large entry of stock presented for sale this week which included an entry of six Continental cows with Continental calves at foot. The cows were due March onwards to AI Ch Bull, prices ranged from €2,920 to €4,160 with an average price of €3,441 paid. These prices provided a confidence booster to the much battered suckler section. “The heifer and cow trade also reported good clearances, while the weanling rings reported increased farmer activity with prices strengthened for the quality calves. Cows with calves at foot made from €900 to €4,160 per head. Springers made form €820 to €1980 per head while young calves sold from €200 to €220 with runners making from €300 to €755 for the continental type lots on offer. “There were 330 bullocks on offer at Monday’s sale and demand for the quality stores remains strong but plainer low weight cattle remain a harder sell. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday 15th) with our weekly sale of heifers, cows, runners, and weanlings All sales commence at 11 am”.

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Dry cows Lmx 850kgs €1675, Chx 765kgs €1555, Lm 815kgs €1550, Ch 480kgs €760, Lm 800kgs €1540.

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Weanling heifers BBx 280kgs €925, Ch 250kgs €895, Ch 340kgs €915, Ch 315kgs €965, Lm 280kgs €865.

Bullocks Ch 495kgs €1205, Lm 470kgs €1175, Lm 530kgs €1325, Lm 590kgs €1425, Ch 640kgs €1570, Ch 655kgs €1500.

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Aurivo launch historical ‘Fields of Gold’ Aurivo, the agribusiness which is headquartered in the northwest of Ireland, has commissioned a new book titled ‘Fields of Gold’, which will go on sale at all local bookshops and at Aurivo’s Homeland stores from Monday, November 19th. Written by award-winning author James Laffey, Fields of Gold is one of the most comprehensive studies ever undertaken of farming west of the Shannon. It offers a fascinating insight into life in the region throughout the twentieth century, chronicling

the Aurivo story from those humble beginnings in the late 1800s to the establishment of North Connacht Farmers (NCF) in the early 1970s, the merger with Kiltoghert Co-op in Co. Leitrim in 2000 and the acquisition of Donegal Creameries in 2012. Its publication is the culmination of several years of extensive research by the author and a committee of retired Aurivo employees, chaired by Jim Kelly and comprising Peadar Kivlehan, Michael Morley and Pat McHugh. In researching Fields of

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Gold, James was granted unprecedented access to the extensive files in the National Archives and much of the material contained in the 576-page hardback is based on previously unpublished documents and never before seen photographs. Commenting on the book, author James Laffey said: “One of my key objectives was to broaden the narrative to include the social history of the time. Fields of Gold is primarily the story of farming in the North West of Ireland since the Land League, but it is also about social, political and economic life in a part of the country that enjoyed something of an agricultural revolution from the late 1800s onwards, having been decimated by the Great Famine a generation earlier”. Aaron Forde, CEO, Aurivo commented: “The cooperatives were crucial to the farming revolution as they involved partnerships between people from different socio-economic and religious backgrounds. In many villages, the co-operative creamery became the first example of indigenous industry and people had tremendous pride in their local co-operative, which remains to this day. We are delighted to have lead the creation of this important publication”. A special evening to celebrate the publication of Fields of Gold will take place at the Radisson Blu Spa & Hotel Sligo on Thursday, December 6, with RTE’s Northern Editor and Sligo-native Tommie Gorman as host. Fields of Gold will be available to purchase in all local bookshops and at Aurivo’s Homeland stores from Monday, November 19th at a cost of €30.

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Department responds to Murphy regarding Rooskey refugee situation Local TD Eugene Murphy has raised the issue of the arrival of a group of refugees to the locality with Minister Charlie Flanagan, Minister for Justice and Equality regarding clarification around the government’s plans to create a centre for the visitors in Rooskey, County Leitrim. Mr Murphy was seeking an explanation around several points including a timeframe, and an arrival date, and has requested that the Minister would provide a full statement on the matter. In response, the Minister indicated to Mr Murphy that since his department has published a call for expressions of interest in providing accommodation and related services on an emergency basis, following on-site assessments carried out by staff in the Department, the Shannon Key West Hotel in Rooskey was ‘deemed to be a suitable premises for the needs of the Department.’ In addition, it has been clarified that the Shannon Key West Hotel is to be contracted to provide accommodation for ‘up to 81 asylum seekers for one year pending the comple-

tion of all necessary works and compliance with all regulatory requirements,’ with the Minister adding that ‘the current timeframe for the completion of those works, (which are the responsibility of the contractor), would mean that the centre would open at the earliest in mid-December.’ The Fianna Fáil TD also raised points around what he described as the need for ‘supports and capacities that will be made available to Leitrim and Roscommon county councils to support the integration of refugees;’ to which the Minister’s Department replied that ‘the contractor will be required to set up a ‘Friends of the Centre’ group,’ in order to ‘facilitate linkages between the residents and the local community to encourage integration.’ Addressing the question around the amount of funding being provided, we understand that a figure has been granted ‘in the order of €43,033 to a number of groups in Roscommon and Leitrim under the Communities Integration fund in 2017 and 2018.’ There are also other avenues of funding being provided for the

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initiative through the ‘Asylum Migration and Integration Fund.’ With regard to Roscommon and Leitrim County Councils, Minister Flanagan noted in his response to Mr Murphy that both authorities run ‘Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programmes (SICAP) which is co-funded by the Irish Government through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the European Union’s European Social Fund Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020.’

It was also noted that as accommodation demands will need to be met on a longer term basis, the Department has commenced a ‘public procurement exercise under which public tender for the provision of related services by way of an independent living model to persons in the protection process will be advertised.’ The process, which will be rolled out through a series of regional competitions covering the entire State, is scheduled to continue throughout 2019 for completion in 2020.

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Becoming ‘Healthier and Greener’ with RWN  DAN DOONER

‘A Healthier and Greener You’ is a six-week programme run by Roscommon Women’s Network in conjunction with GRETB and Roscommon County Council. The programme, which covers subjects such as cookery, horticulture, biodiversity and healthier and more sustainable living, has proven extremely popular among participants in Castlerea and Monksland and has since been extended to Roscommon town (RSG Derrane), Strokestown and Boyle. Strokestown woman Hannah Mole, who runs EarthCare, a permaculture consultancy firm which promotes sustainability, led the Monksland class through six modules including shopping tips, seasonal, local food, zero waste composting and recycling, biodiversity, personal household products and adapting to climate change. Hannah said that while programmes such as this only scratch the surface on what needs to be done in terms of climate change and the environment, the students welcomed the chance to discuss such important issues. “They wanted to talk about it and they seemed to be attentive and receptive to what we were discussing. Hopefully they will now go home and discuss what they’ve learned with their families and friends and that it can reach younger generations too,” she said. Roscommon Women’s Network manager, Nora Fahy, said the course came about following consultation with various RWN members throughout the county and is also supported by the Roscommon Environment Network and the Brothers of Charity, who continue to provide the use of their premises in Monksland for RWN’s outreach work.

“We were doing our planning for our strategic plan at the end of 2017, and we went out and met up with a lot of the groups. We were surprised that we were getting a lot of questions on the environment from ‘we need to be something ourselves’, to groups asking if the Roscommon Women’s Network as an organisation felt that there was a problem,” she said. The network decided to reach out the Roscommon County Council Environmental Officer Suzanne Dempsey for further guidance on how best to address these concerns. The RWN also contacted GRETB, and the then Minister Denis Naughten. “We circled the wagons and got people together who we thought might provide funding or work with us and by June the other organisations and stakeholders like Roscommon County Council agreed that it was time to pilot a programme”. The other stakeholders asked the RWN what they thought such a programme should look like and the result was a six-week long educational course called ‘A Healthier and Greener You’. “The flier which came out in August asked ‘Would you like to learn about horticulture, cookery, nature?’ It’s about learning how to develop routines and changing to everyday routines that might help the environment and our planet while also making ourselves healthier. We wanted to make it userfriendly so people could relate to it,” Nora said. Nora described tutor Hannah Mole as “a godsend” and said her knowledge of a variety of subjects has proven invaluable to participants. “Hannah, myself and some of the women and the GRETB sat down and wrote the modules from scratch. We then looked around the country and we couldn’t see anything like it anywhere

Pictured on the last day of Roscommon Women’s Network’s ‘A Healthier, Greener You’ course in Monksland were participants studying plant identification. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

else so it’s unique. “I’d like to thank the Brothers of Charity for the use of of their excellent space and for the use of their office so that our development worker Maria Harris can chat to people about their needs every Wednesday from 10 am to 1 pm. The GRETB have also been very supportive and I’d like to thank Community Education Facilitator, Dolores McSharry for her help”. Due to demand countywide, the GRETB have decided to fund further programmes in Strokestown and Boyle. The programme has really captured the imagination of people right across Co. Roscommon according to Nora and she reiterated that while it

was facilitated by the Roscommon Women’s Network, it was open to everyone. There was more positive news for Roscommon Women’s Network recently as manager Nora Fahy announced that the organisation had been successful in its application for Agenda 21 Environmental Protection programme funding and that it had been awarded €7,600. The funding will be used to carry out a feasibility study in order to build on the ‘Healthier, Greener You’ course and to start an upcycling project in the county based on the Ballymun Rediscovery Centre. The hope is to create a flagship project in the county.

Pictured are participants on the recent ‘A Healthier, Greener You’ course which took place in Monksland in conjunction with Roscommon Women’s Network. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Tommy’s view Tommy Harrison attended the Monksland group with his wife and he said it was a very informative and enjoyable six weeks. “It was well presented and made easy to understand and it made us all more aware of our environment and how we can play our part. In the end all we can do is play our part. “When it comes to climate change and the environment we’ll (his generation) be okay but it’s the younger generations that will need to learn what we’ve learned through this course,” he said. Tommy added that he would highly recommend the course and said that it provided a social outlet as well as advice on how to live a greener, healthier life. Among the other participants were newcomers to the area who agreed that the course was a vital way of meeting new people and intergrating into the community as well as a valuable educational experience. Those in attendance received tips on how to shop healthier and greener as well as information on how to turn baking soda, white vinegar, coconut oil and chestnuts into household cleaning products. Each of the participants was looking forward to joining with the other groups at a seminar and presentation of their work in the New Year.

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‘Life Expressions’ opens in Roscommon “Live life as though nobody is watching and express yourself as though everyone is listening” - Nelson Mandela In creating their latest collection of art, Mote Park Artists have attempted to capture aspects and expressions of life in its various forms. Each artist has explored this theme in their own unique way using a variety of media including watercolours, oils, acrylics, pencil, pastels and mixed media. The

variety of styles and the subjects explored means that there will surely be something in this collection to appeal to all visitors. This exciting exhibition will take place upstairs in Harrison Coffee House, Harrison Centre, Roscommon town from Thursday, November 15th

to Saturday, November 17th. Opening hours are 10 am to 6 pm each day. Contributing artists are Eilish Feeley, John Larkin, Marie Lough, Dee McKiernan, Nessa McMahon, Paul McManus, Kitty Phelan, Christina Waldron and Jessica Wehder. Most of the artworks will be available

for sale, providing an opportunity for you to purchase a unique and beautiful piece of art for yourself or as a special gift. The exhibition will be officially opened by Cllr. Orla Leyden at 6 pm on Thursday, November 15th. This is a free event and all are welcome.

Digging up some fun at Roscommon Arts Centre! After a busy few weeks of children’s events, Roscommon Arts Centre will play host to one final family theatre show taking place before the end of the year. ‘The Dig’ takes place this Saturday (17th) at 12 pm and 2 pm and it’s the perfect family show! All his life Mac has wanted to be an archaeologist, to be an expert in finding things and working out what they mean. If only he could stick to the

facts and not get carried away with his Granny’s highfalutin stories. But in a world where facts and figures mean so much more than fairy tale and fantasy, Mac has to dig deeper to prove what he finds is what he thinks it is. Will people believe him, or is this just another of his tall tales? From the team that brought you ‘Bake!’ and ‘Roadworks’, writer and performer Paul Curley

with designer Ger Clancy, in collaboration with award-winning theatre artist Robert Evans, bring this brand new adventure to life. ‘The Dig’ spins a classic yarn into a brand new light that will delight and charm audiences young and old. Suitable for ages six and over, tickets are available now from Roscommon Arts Centre on 090-6625824 and from www.roscommonartscentre.ie.

Arts Centre presents Professional Development Workshops Roscommon Arts Centre is set to present a series of Professional Development Workshops in the coming weeks. The workshops are aimed at artists, writers, and all creative types interested in developing skills to showcase their works. The first workshop is a Digital Images Workshop, ‘Getting The Basics Right’, with Tim

Durham. It takes place in Roscommon Library on Tuesday, November 27th from 10 am – 5 pm. Admission is €10 and includes lunch. The day-long workshop is about the processes of preparing, cataloguing and storing digital image files. This workshop will cover the when, why and how of preparing digital image files.

Participants wishing to attend should have some basic familiarity with creating, saving and finding files on their PC or Apple computer. The second event is a ‘Read That Image’ book binding workshop which takes place on Tuesday, December 4th from 1 pm to 4 pm in Roscommon Library. Admission

is €20 and lunch is included. Lead by members of photobook design collective, Read That Image, participants will be introduced to the craft of bookbinding and learn about the different papers, materials and tools needed to create their own hand-bound books. Members of the RTI team will guide participants step-by-step

through various bookbinding techniques. Workshop participants will leave with their own unique handmade notebooks and the knowledge and understanding of how to apply these binding techniques to their own book projects. The techniques taught can be used to create all sorts of books from journals

and notebooks to artist books and zines. Suitable for beginners. All materials included. These RVAF Professional Development workshops are funded through Creative Ireland. Places for both workshops are limited. Book your space now at Roscommon Arts Centre box office on 090-6625824

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION In this, the second-to-the-last week of the Church year, Jesus has finally made it to Jerusalem. Near to His passion and death, He gives us a teaching of hope telling us how it will be when He returns again in glory. Today’s Gospel is taken from the end of a long discourse in which He describes tribulations the likes of which haven’t been seen “since the beginning of God’s creation” (see Mark 13:9). He describes what amounts to a dissolution of God’s creation, a “devolution” of the world to its original state of formlessness and void. First, human community - nations and kingdoms - will break down (see Mark 13:7–8). Then the earth will stop yielding food and begin to shake apart (13:8). Next, the family will be torn apart from within and the last faithful individuals will be persecuted (13:9–13). Finally, the Temple will be desecrated, the earth emptied of God’s presence (13:14). In today’s reading, God is described putting out the lights that He established in the sky in the very beginning - the sun, the moon and the stars (see also Isaiah 13:10; 34:4). Into this “uncreated” darkness, the Son of Man, in whom all things were made, will come. Jesus has already told us that the Son of Man must be humiliated and killed (see Mark 8:31). Here He describes His ultimate victory, using royal-divine images drawn from the Old Testament - clouds, glory, and angels (see Daniel 7:13). He shows Himself to be the fulfillment of all God’s promises to save “the elect,” the faithful remnant (see Isaiah 43:6; Jeremiah 32:37). As today’s First Reading tells us, this salvation will include the bodily resurrection of those who sleep in the dust. We are to watch for this day, when His enemies are finally made His footstool, as today’s Epistle envisions. We can wait in confidence knowing, as we pray in today’s Psalm, that we will one day delight at His right hand forever. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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It’s a very cold Tuesday morning and being a fairweather golfer, I have abandoned my plans to play a few holes on the lovely Castlerea course. Instead I am here at the kitchen table writing this piece, and to tell you the truth, if I was a boxer I would be punch drunk after watching the RTÉ documentary on the scandalous treatment of Sgt. Maurice McCabe by senior Garda personnel. The revelations in the first part of the Maurice McCabe documentary came as no great surprise to most people, and what he and his family were put through by members of the An Garda Síochána, both high ranking and rank and file, was appalling, and it’s a wonder and to their eternal credit that the McCabes came through it as a family. I am currently looking forward to part two of the exposé but it does not reflect well on those former high ranking Gardaí, who would stop at nothing to silence the sergeant. From the people who should be setting the highest of standards, it was nothing short of a disgrace. The only good thing is that their reputations are in tatters and some of them must have been squirming in their comfortable armchairs on Monday evening, provided of course they had the guts to watch the riveting RTE documentary.

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It was a story relayed to me on Monday evening by a friend of mine, which may go a long way to explaining why the housing rental market in Dublin has gone crazy, that alarmed me the most this past week. Those of you with sons or daughters currently being asked to pay astronomical sums of money for any type of basic accommodation should know that this current crisis may have been made worse by HAP. ‘What is HAP?’ I hear you ask, and until yesterday I had never heard of it either! HAP or Housing Assistance Payment, is an initiative brought in by local authorities to, supposedly, help people get affordable accommodation. And on the face of it, it should be a very worthwhile support mechanism. The person I spoke to yesterday, however, painted a very different picture, and here is his story (you can then make up your own mind, as to how beneficial HAP actually is). This man told me that an acquaintance of his had an apartment to let in Dublin, and he decided to advertise it at €1,550

When my brother Declan, AKA ‘The Rasher’, told me a few weeks ago that himself and his daughter, Terry (Teresita), were launching a podcast called ‘From the hovel to the Big House’, he might as well have been speaking Chinese. I had no Idea what a podcast was, and still am not fully sure. However, based on the assumption that most of you are more up to date with the world of technology and the Internet, I am assuming you will find it without too much trouble. Terry is a social historian, and herself and Declan produce a weekly blog which takes an informative, and occasionally irreverent look at Irish social history. They deal with the story of the ‘big houses’, which we used to have in Ireland once upon a time. They also look at the type of people owned them, and those who used to work there, and it’s a highly interesting and enjoyable listen. Google ‘From the Hovel to the Big House’ and you should come across it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

per month - a sum which was still a bit below what comparable premises were making in the area. He received more than 200 replies, but what alarmed him was that not even one person tried to bargain with him on the price. In fact, a number of them offered more than he was asking, with four applicants offering him €2,000 a month! One particular lady called and pleaded with him to let her have the apartment as she had two children and was expecting another. She explained that she had been approved for HAP to the tune of over €1,900 a month. Subsequently the landlord heard from several more applicants, some of whom had been approved for up to €2,000 a month, and, according to him at least, nearly all were receiving social welfare. It appears that some low paid workers can also avail of this scheme, but seemingly not to the same extent. I want to make it quite clear that I have no problem with people who deserve and need Social Welfare payments, but this appears to be a different issue. This

is supposed to be a Government backed solution, but it is in fact making the problem worse. I read an article in one of last Sunday’s newspapers blaming ‘greedy landlords’ on the housing crisis, but it’s not their fault if the Government continues to give so much money to some people that they can afford offer the landlord more than the asking price. Who can blame the landlord for taking the money in that situation? As politicians and do-gooders wring their hands and cry about the shortage and the cost of accommodation, our sons and daughters and other PAYE workers are struggling to pay these enormous rents. It stands to reason that the more ridiculous amounts they approve for HAP, the more rental accommodation will cost, and the more the ‘Squeezed Middle’ will suffer. To me at least, HAP seems to be Hapless and Haphazard, and another example of trying to fix a problem the easiest way possible, without actually doing anything to make more houses and apartments available to those that need them.

Till next week, Bye for now!

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WeekendPeople newsbriefs Lisnamult Residents’ indoor market The next Lisnamult Residents’ Association indoor market will take place on Sunday, November 25th in the Greenfields Childcare Centre in Lisnamult from 11 am to 4 pm. There promises to be something for everyone and the organisers look forward to seeing you there.

Athlone Choral Society Table Quiz The Athlone Choral Society is holding a fundraising table quiz on Thursday, November 22nd at 8 pm in The Bounty, Athlone. Tables of 4 cost €40. There will be fabulous spot prizes up for grabs on the night. All welcome.

Al-anon Family Groups campaign Al-anon Family Groups have been offering help and support to families and friends of problem drinkers for over 60 years. There are over 700 groups throughout the UK and Ireland. Al-anon is launching a campaign during Alcohol Awareness Week (19th to 25th of November) to encourage more people living with problem drinkers to find their local Al-anon meeting. The campaign aims to highlight that although the problems associated with alcoholism are widely recognised, the friends and family of problem drinkers often live everyday with uncertainty, deceit, financial insecurity and in some cases violence or emotional and physical abuse and may need support themselves. For further information please contact the Al-anon helpline on 01-8732699.

THE BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club Hurley Cup – 1st: S. & P. Cooney, 2nd: A. Rafferty & V. McManus, 3rd: C. Ansboro & C. McGrath. Session 1: L. & L. Curley, Session 2: K. Dowd & P. O’Shaughnessy.

Happy ‘71 Bridge Club Margaret Hession Memorial Session 1 – 1st: N. Murtagh & M. Shannon, 2nd: M. Coyle & M. Dermody, 3rd: T. Smyth & L. Shine.

Ballymurray Bridge Club Section A North/South – 1st: J. Devaney & G. Spillane, 2nd: M. Law & S. Farrell, Gross: J. McGrath & S. Melia. East/West – 1st: A. Shine & K. Corcoran, 2nd: A. Gaffney & J. Hunt, Gross: E. Curley & A. Hewitt. Section B North/South – 1st: M. Doyle & K. Walshe, 2nd: M. Dolan & K. Coyle, Gross: G. Neilan & E. Mulry. East/West – 1st: K. Blighe & F. Neilan, 2nd: M. McDermott & A. Kilduff, Gross: P. & V. Finneran.

Kilbride Bridge Club North/South – 1st: M. Mullen & M. Fallon, 2nd: J. Hunt & A. Gaffney, 3rd: M. Hussey & L. Hussey. East/West – 1st: A. Igoe & G. McDermott, 2nd: J. & M. Regan, 3rd: B. Gillooly & F. Keane.

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Grinch Leo wants to steal Christmas from frontline medical personnel Last week, proving that egotism is the best anaesthetic to dull the pain of stupidity; Leo Varadkar, the man we trust to lead our nation, effectively declared that Christmas should be cancelled for nurses and other frontline medical staff in order to stave off any pending chaos that’s likely to occur in hospital emergency departments across the country over the festive season! I do take it that an Taoiseach’s announcement means that while he is pre-empting our annual winter trolley crisis horror and, (while I’ll give him an A+ for stating the bleedin’ obvious), instead of taking responsibility for it, he’s actually placing the blame on hardworking medical staff! So, don’t blame yourselves nurses, doctors, and other rushed-off-yourfeet-medical personnel, instead, let Leo, the man who unfortunately often appears to have diarrhea of the mouth and constipation of the problem-solving part of his brain, look after that task for you! Now, just in case anyone thinks I’m being a tad hard on our Leo, I mean, after all, I’m sure he’s a terribly decent man, blessed with a soft heart, (and probably a head to match… oops sorry, only jokin’), who doesn’t mean to kick medical staff when they’re down, because, after all, as with the fire brigade, the Gardaí, and other emergency services, he knows they’re all doing a great job. However, while everyone is gifted in their own way, and we all know our Leo is a talented (former) doctor himself, it’s clear he’s not particularly accomplished in the art of communication. If he were, I’m sure he wouldn’t continuously come out with such ridiculously hurtful statements. Leo needs to understand that shifting the annual trolley crisis blame from himself, Simon Harris, the Department of Health and the HSE onto put-upon medical staff is beyond contempt. I mean, it’s as if he’s saying frontline healthcare staff are lazy and just want

to swan around in fleece onesies and enjoy spending time with their families, when in reality the slackers should be working round the clock 24/7; or as he put it, at “full whack” during the festive season and beyond. Is that what you’re saying Leo? I hope it’s not, be-

cause if it is, I have to conclude that any similarity between yourself and a compassionate human being is purely coincidental. And er, with you being a doctor and all that, I really would have liked to have credited you with possessing a modicum of empathy, and just a smidgen of awareness regarding the trolley crisis catastrophe. Here’s another thing readers! Leo’s shootdown comes at a time when there are approximately five hundred consultant posts vacant across this country; and, according to figures presented during an August meeting between the HSE and the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), there are ‘159 unfilled nursing vacancies,’ with a further ’57 nurses’ needed to staff emergency departments to care for patients waiting on ward admissions, meaning personnel are always working under extreme pressure due to being under resourced. And for those of you reading this who’re still of the opinion I’m being hard on lickle Leo, let me add that as far as I understand, each year, the HSE and the Department of Health are meant to create and develop a winter strategy plan designed to deal with the annual hospital emergency crisis that occurs every December, January and February. This plan was due to be devised and made public in September, yet it’s now mid-November, and, at the time of writing, there was still no sign of it. But bless them, perhaps instead of filling those hundreds of vacancies with qualified medical experts, and making sure the health service we tax paying suckers fund is fit for purpose, they’re all too busy playing Russian roulette with our lives by recruiting underqualified, incompetent and inexperienced individuals whose lack of fitness to practice seems to have floated right over the heads of recruitment boards! Sure ya couldn’t make it up!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Some people just can’t help but get excited at the thought of Christmas. I’m one of them, which is why I felt a festive buzz last Sunday when myself, himself and number two daughter (visiting from the big shmoke), headed to Roscommon town for a bite of lunch, and I noticed the hardworking creative crew artfully preparing to transform the streets, shops, restaurants and bars with their

usual awe-inspiring display of fairy lights, guaranteed to jump start our county’s festive shopping season. And so, as these wonderful volunteers have spent hours in the biting cold climbing up and down ladders, stringing thousands of Christmas lights around poles and across streets, I think the very least we can do is make sure we appreciate their efforts by savouring the sight as

we shop and socialise locally. So, hit close on your internet browser, pop the credit card back into your purse and instead step into a local shop and show your support for the business owners in your community. I mean imagine how much more satisfying it is to purchase a unique gift from someone who has, against all odds during the recession, managed to keep afloat and give employment

to your family members, your friends and your neighbours. Place your hard earned cash in the capable hands of the man/ woman who has spent hours sourcing and stocking something different, something special and who now relies heavily upon you and your custom over the lucrative Christmas season to keep their shop open all year round. Nollaig shona daoibh.

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set for Gurteen! Michael English is one of Ireland’s top Country music stars and he is set to take the stage at St. Patrick’s Church, Gurteen on Sunday, December 2nd at 8 pm. Since forming his own band, Michael has been going down a storm on the Irish and UK dancing scene. Michael and his talented band are renowned for their energetic performances with Michael playing both his famous red

piano and accordion at his shows. He is dedicated to giving his followers an unforgettable show each time they see him. With accolades like Best Country Dance Band at the Irish Country Music Awards and Performer of the Year at The Sunday World Country Music Awards under his belt, the Kildare man promises to be put on a great show in Gurteen December 2nd.

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Traditional Music Concert in aid of Brusna NS A fundraising Traditional Music Concert in aid of Brusna NS with special guests Fr. James McDonagh, Harry McGowan and Laura Ganley will take place on Friday, November 23rd in The Brusna Inn, Ballaghaderreen. Doors open at 9 pm and tickets are €10 on the door. There will also be a raffle on the night. Please support.

Convent students’ Science Week MindFlip! Transition Year students at Convent of Mercy got an unusual insight into physics on Tuesday, when a peculiar looking caravan arrived at the school as part of Science Week 2018, which runs until tomorrow. The caravan, resembling a type of metallic machine on the outside, something you could imagine out of a Tim Burton movie, turns out to be an interactive video game about science on the inside. Upon entering the caravan, the students are immediately immersed in a choose your own adventure game called Dr. MindFlip’s Ultimate Learning Experience, where they follow the story of a mad scientist Dr. MindFlip and his robot assistant Anustasia. The students work their way through the doctor’s scientific archives from years past while learning some fascinating facts about the universe and how it works. This science outreach project is initiated by The Department of Experimental Physics at Maynooth University and has chosen primarily girls’ schools in order to increase interest in physics among girls, as they are typically underrepresented in the field. Laura Lane, Emily Flynn, Leah Fallon, Aine Biesly, Sophie Moran and Anna Shanagher were among the first to play the game. After completing the game successfully, they had learned about ‘Nuclear Energy’, ‘Light as a Wave’ and ‘Electromagnetism’. They all agreed the experience made them more faof Mercy, Roscommon students Laura Lane, Emily Flynn, Leah Fallon, Aine Biesly, Sophie miliar with physics and some of them now consider Convent Moran and Anna Shanagher pictured outside Dr. MindFlip’s caravan as part of Science Week 2018 on doing physics for their Leaving Cert as a result. Tuesday.

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Faces & Places Abbey Hotel Pictured at a dinner dance at the Abbey Hotel last Saturday night to honour both the Roscommon Gaelic Masters who won the All-Ireland Shield and the Roscommon LGFA team which won the Connacht Intermediate Championship were Sandra and Padraig Shanagher.

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Pictured at a dinner dance at the Abbey Hotel last Saturday night to honour both the Roscommon Gaelic Masters who won the All-Ireland Shield and the Roscommon LGFA team which won the Connacht Intermediate Championship were members of Kilglass Gaels: Gerard Nugent, Mikaela and Natalie McHugh and Dermot Washington.

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Pictured at JJ Harlow’s last Saturday night were newly engaged Darina Gunning and Sean Dermody.

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Pictured at JJ Harlow’s last Saturday night were Aisling Tarmey and Caroline Kennedy.

Pictured at JJ Harlow’s last Saturday night were Mella Marques and Michelle Fallon.

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Pictured at JJ Harlow’s last Saturday night were Ruth, Darina and Claire Gunning.

Pictured at JJ Harlow’s last Saturday night were Susan and John Donnellan.

Pictured at JJ Harlow’s last Saturday night were Mirela Dorea, Liam Finneran, Brian O’Neill and Alba De Luna.

Pictured at JJ Harlow’s last Saturday night were Niall and Fidelma Sweeney.

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Business ‘Radiographer of the Year’ Award for Roscommon University Hospital

Ann Marie Healy (centre) winner of the ‘Radiographer of the Year’ presented at the annual Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy (IIRRT) Medray Awards in Galway on Saturday with colleagues from the Radiology Department at Roscommon University Hospital, from left: Eimear Rea; Ann Lawn; Helen Zulu; Marie Conroy; Louise Lefimil; and Martina Crosbie.

Ann Marie Healy, a radiographer at Roscommon University Hospital, was awarded ‘Radiographer of the Year’ at the annual Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy (IIRRT) Medray Awards which were presented during the IIRRT Conference in Galway last Saturday. Speaking following the awards, Mary Garvey, General Manager, Roscommon University Hospi-

tal said: “We are thrilled with Ann Marie’s achievement. Ann Marie has worked as a CT Specialist in the Radiography Department in Roscommon for the past number of years and was recently appointed as Radiography Services Manager. She is a driving force in the development of radiography services at the hospital, and her award is extremely welldeserved.

Local Londis stores honoured in Athlone Three Roscommon Londis stores were honoured at the Londis Retailing Awards which took place at the Sheraton Hotel in Athlone recently. The Londis Retailing Awards have been running for over 20 years and recognise stores that excel across all areas of store performance. Casey’s Londis on the Athlone Road in Roscommon town received the award for Retailing Excellence, while there were Retailing Standard Awards for both Kelly’s Londis, Boyle and Timothy’s Londis, Abbeytown. Congratulating retailers at the awards ceremony, Conor Hayes, Londis Sales Director said: “Londis retailers are at the heart of their communities around the country. It’s great to see the wealth of outstanding expertise demonstrated by Londis retailers and in par-

ticular the very worthy winners of the 2018 Awards. “In the past year, the standards across the Londis retail estate have soared. The winners of this year’s awards are among the top retailers in the country. This award is recognition of the commitment and ambition demonstrated by these retailers to keep providing the highest level of service to their customers. Their focus on continually exceeding customer expectations is a testament to the hard work of their staff, for which they should be very proud. I commend them all on this wonderful achievement”. Award recipients are selected after demonstrating outstanding industry excellence following a year of specialised audits conducted by retail specialists, SMA. The stores were independently examined across

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Pictured after receiving their awards at the recent Londis Retailing Excellence Awards ceremony held in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone were: (L-r) Jim Casey from Casey’s Londis Athlone Road, Annie Timothy and Vincent Timothy from Timothy’s Londis, Abbeytown, Tommy Devlin, Londis Regional Development Manager, Mike Crean and Alison Crean from Londis Abbeytown, and Jim McCausland, Casey’s Londis, Athlone Road.

a range of criteria including customer service, the quality of their fresh food offering, product range, and the stores’ commitment to upholding the highest stand-

ards of hygiene and food safety. The three Roscommon Londis retailers received their awards in recognition of their commitment to im-

plementing exceptionally high standards throughout their store, thereby providing an excellent customer experience to their local community.

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“I would also like to congratulate the entire Radiography Department for being shortlisted for the Radiography Department of the Year award and wish to congratulate our colleagues in University Hospital Galway for winning Department of the Year for both the Radiography Department and the Radiation Therapy Department”.

to function. It has an anti-bacterial effect that is also useful for acne and wound healing. It stimulates white blood cells and reduces inflammation. It also stimulates appetite and poor diets by increasing taste sensation. Zinc is also helpful in cases of stress, poor concentration, depression and sleep problems. Selenium is a trace element that is a major part of an enzyme that has antioxidant properties. This functions as an antioxidant that works in union with vitamin E. The selenium content of food is dependent on levels of selenium in the soil which can vary greatly due to modern farming methods.

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Prime residential development site at The Walk, Roscommon REA Seamus Carthy are delighted to bring a 0.44 acre residential site to the market at The Walk, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon. These sites come to the market with planning permission to build two high quality, detached homes in a sought after and established residential location in Roscommon Town. At a time when securing planning permission to build quality family homes is proving increasingly more difficult, there is no doubt that these sites are worth a viewing and offer exceptional value for money. The planning permission is due to expire in February 2019 and as such this quality site offers excellent value for money at a guide price of €50,000. Seamus Carthy of REA Seamus Carthy invites immediate enquiries on 090-6630001 (or email info@reacarthy. ie).

A quality 4 bedroom bungalow residence with detached outbuildings(containing a workshop and an office/granny flat) set on 2.3 acres of land situated convenient to Roscommon Town in what is considered a sought after residential location, in close proximity to schools, shops etc. This residence is c. 180 sq.m boasting spacious living accommodation and in particular a most impressive main living room with 4 double bedrooms (2 ensuite). Altogether, a most impressive property and we now invite viewings and all offers to sell. Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001 AMV: POA

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House on one acre near to Tulsk village Hughes & Company have for sale and convenient to Tulsk village, a large four-bedroomed two storey residence on approximately one acre site with a large workshop located to the rear suitable for all types of enterprise. The residence is situated within

walking distance of Tulsk village in a nice quiet rural setting. The property is finished to a high standard with viewing highly recommended. For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 090-6627003 or e-mail info@ pathughesauctioneers.com.

A traditional style bungalow with detached garage set on a quality 0.54 acre elevated and picturesque site conveniently set off the Walk Road in what is considered a most sought after and convenient location in Roscommon Town. The said property would substantially benefit from modernisation whilst the site itself also offers exceptional potential. AMV: €70,000

VIEWINGS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 17 HAWTHORN DRIVE, ROSCOMMON TOWN, F42HC96

Quality 4 bedroom detached residence well maintained by its present owners and located in a much sought after residential location close to Roscommon Town and all amenities. The said residence stands on a large mature site area and has the benefit of 2 no. entrances. Accommodation comprises briefly of a reception hallway, living room, kitchen, sitting room/dining room, utility room, 4 bedrooms and family bathroom. Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001 AMV: €245,000

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Site for sale at The Walk At The Walk in Roscommon town, Hughes & Company have for sale a large building site with full planning permission for a dormer bungalow. For further details contact the office on 090-6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

Properties required in Roscommon town Property Partners Earley Roscommon are this week seeking houses in Essex Grove, Castle Park, Cherry Drive and Celtic Avenue Roscommon for cash clients and disappointed underbidders. John Earley FIPAV said: “We have experienced a very busy period of house sales over the past number of weeks with a large volume of residential properties being sold or sale agreed. We have just agreed two bungalows in the Convent Court development for very satisfactory prices and consequently we are now seeking bungalow residences in Essex Grove, Castle Park, Cherry Drive and Celtic Avenue and the general vicinity. “We offer a comprehensive pre-market analysis, valuation service and one of the largest data bases of potentail purchasers in the region to our clients. We advertise in all local and national media and include all our property on three main websites to include www.daft. ie, www.propertypartners.ie and www.myhome.ie. For further details or to arrange a consultation, please contact either John Earley FIPAV or David Diffley MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

Prime property new to the market at Earley’s David Diffley MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley Roscommon is this week offering new to the market a prime Athlone town property located at 32 Valleycourt, Dublin Road, Athlone selling to offers after €175,000. David describes the property as: “A quality three-bedroomed semidetached residence located in a mature residential development adjacent to Athlone town centre and Athlone Institute of Technology. Presented for sale in excellent condition throughout, this spa-

cious property offers a wonderful location in one of the towns most sought after residential districts. “Offering an excellent investment opportunity or an ideal family home, the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers after €175,000 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 onto www.propertypartners.ie.

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

FOR SALE – NEW TO THE MARKET AT CASTLE STREET, ROSCOMMON A large building with the benefit of Planning Permission to convert to 8 Apartments including a penthouse apartment. The building is located close to all local amenities. For further details contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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FOR SALE AT ABBEY STREET, ROSCOMMON

A newly refurbished 3 bedroomed town house. Accommodation consists of a Sitting Room, Kitchen Cum Living / Dining Room, Larder, Downstairs Toilet & WHB. Upstairs consists of 3 Bedrooms with one en-suite and a walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom. The property is prominently located in one of Roscommon’s most soughtafter areas at Abbey Street, Roscommon close to Schools, Shops, Church and all local amenities. The Property has the benefit of a nice cobble lock yard to the rear. For further information or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

Charming dormer residence at Castleplunkett Connaughton Auctioneers have for sale this charming three-bedroomed dormer bungalow located in Drishaghaun East, Castleplunkett. This property is sitting on approximately 2.81 acres of excellent quality lands with potential for a possible small holding. The residence boasts spacious accommodation throughout and has unrivalled views of the surrounding countryside. Accommodation includes on the ground floor entrance to a glass conservatory/sunroom at the front of the building, the sitting room (which could also be used as the third bedroom) has an open fireplace with wood flooring. Open plan kitchen/dining room, with living room off and main bathroom. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms with one ensuite bathroom.

The property is situated at the end of a private driveway with lawned gardens to both the side and rear with mature trees and a range of flower and shrubbery beds on site. There are two paddocks to the front with an overall site area of approximately 2.81 acres. The outbuildings include a large garage (32’ x 12’9”) with double doors to the front, turf shed/workshop (12’ 9” x 9’) and an additional shed adjoining (9’ x 5’2”). Features include oil fired central heating, mains water and septic tank, UPVC double glazed windows and doors. Viewing is highly recommended and can be accommodated by prior appointment by phoning the office on 090-6663700 or info@ connaughtonauctioneers. ie. Weekend/evening and bank holiday viewings available.

Drishaghaun East, Castleplunkett.

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FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY OR PUBLIC AUCTION AT A LATER DATE AT CASTLE STREET, ROSCOMMON

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 Legal: Aileen Giblin, Solicitor, Jack Duncan & Co. Solicitors, The Square, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Tel: 090 9646744

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TO LET Circa 4,000 sq ft of Office Space located

AT ABBEY STREET, ROSCOMMON 1st & 2nd Floor, can be let in one or two units to suit. For further details contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com __________________________________________

URGENTLY REQUIRED Slatted House convenient to Four Mile House Area __________________________________________

NEW TO THE MARKET For Sale At Corboley, Knockcroghery Circa 10 acres of Top Quality Agricultural Land __________________________________________

Attractive townhouse at Abbey Street Pat Hughes has confirmed that they have a lot of interest in an attractive three-bedroomed townhouse that has come to market at Abbey Street, Roscommon in the last week. The residence is finished to a high standard and viewing is a must. For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 0906627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

26 acres at Araghty, Athleague Pat Hughes has for sale at Araghty, Athleague, Co. Roscommon approximately 26 acres of top quality agricultural land with excellent road frontage which would be suitable for development subject to planning permission being granted. The lands are divided into two blocks. Pat says the land must be of interest to local farmers looking to increase their holdings. Contact the office for further details on 090-66270003.

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“WOOD VIEW”, MOORE, CASTLEREA CO. ROSCOMMON F45 X521 • Very attractive three-bedroom bungalow residence • In excellent condition throughout with outbuildings to rear • Located c.2.5 miles from Castlerea Town and c.30 mins drive from Ireland West Airport Knock • Huge potential to develop first floor into residential accommodation • Multi Heating – Solid Fuel, Oil & Solar Panels • Viewing highly recommended, strictly by appointment For full details and to arrange your viewing contact the office on 090-6663700

Viewings at evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays also accommodated

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“THE SHIVEN INN”, NEWBRIDGE VILLAGE CO. GALWAY H53 H798 • Prime commercial/ residential premises in excellent condition • Comprising Public House, Convenience Shop and Postpoint, Petrol/ Diesel Pumps, Hairdressers & Residential Accommodation • Located in picturesque village of Newbridge on the main Galway to Roscommon/ Longford N63 road • Benefits from vibrant local trade and passing traffic • Large carpark to rear and ample parking to front Enquiries in confidence to Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700

Viewings at evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays also accommodated

URGENTLY REQUIRED 2 / 3 Bedroomed Bungalow in Roscommon Town. Must be convenient to the Church, Schools and all local amenities.

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Earley’s ‘Property of the Week’

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John Earley FIPAV of Property Partners Earley is this week offering a highly impressive five-bedroomed dormer style residence located at 13 Cluain Ard, Ardsallaghmore, Roscommon town, Co. Roscommon as his ‘Property of the Week’. John describes the property as: “A most impressive residence dormer style residence located in a much sought after residential location adjacent to Roscommon Hospital and within walking distance of Roscommon town centre. The residence has been carefully maintained to the highest standard by its present owners and comes to the market in excellent condition throughout. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all

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arrange a viewing, please contact John Earley FIPAV

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6626579 or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

Large dormer on the Boyle Road

A PRIME 3 B/R MID-TERRACE RESIDENCE OF APPROX. 1,100 SQ.FT An attractive mid terrace townhouse property presented for sale in good condition throughout located in this select development overlooking Lanesboro town and beside all local amenities including the world famous River Shannon. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and final offers after €70,000 to sell. BER: D1. Legal: Brid Miller, Solicitor, Athlone Rd, Roscommon.

Final offers after €70,000 to sell. KILLERR, BALLINTUBBER, CO. ROSCOMMON

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Hughes & Company have confirmed that they have for sale at the Boyle Road, Roscommon, a large five-bedroomed dormer bungalow on a large elevated site with an excellent view of the town. The property is located walking distance from Roscommon town centre and is for sale with joint selling agents, Property Partners Earley, Roscommon. For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 090-6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

A PRIMELY LOCATED 3 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE A most attractive 3 B/R bungalow residence standing on approx. 0.5 of an acre. The said property is located in a select countryside location close to the village of Ballintubber. The one storey residence is presented for sale in good condition throughout with spacious living accommodation. The Auctioneer now invites viewings and all offers after €65,000 to sell. BER: F. Legal: Ms Andrina Fahy, Messer’s PJ Neilan, Church Street, Roscommon 090 66 26245

Beechwood, Kilteevan

Hughes & Co offer Beechwood land

All offers after €65,000 to sell. HILL OF BERRIES, BARRYBEG, ATHLONE, CO. ROSCOMMON

This week Hughes & Company are confirming that they have for sale at Beechwood, Kilteevan, approximately ten acres of agricultural land with excellent road frontage onto the Lanesboro Road. The lands are located three miles from Roscommon town. For further details contact the office on 090-6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

Connaughton Auctioneers are delighted to present this charming two-bedroomed residence ‘Bird Cottage’ to market in excellent condition located on quiet country lane, just off the Castlerea to Ballinagare road. The cottage stands on approximately 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 square 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 are approximately 3.18 acres of boglands. The cottage is ready to move in to 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 090-66 63700 or info@connaughtonauctioneers.ie. Evening, weekend and bank holiday viewing organised by prior appointment.

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Cottage with bogland in rural setting

A LUXURY 5 B/R DORMER STYLE RESIDENCE OF APPROX. 2,650 SQ.FT A superior 5 B/R dormer style residence of approx. 2,650 sq.ft standing on a beautifully mature site area of approx. 0.5 of an acre. The said property is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout having been carefully modernised and maintained by its present owners and located only minutes from Athlone town centre and the Dublin/Galway M6 motorway. This is a property that must be viewed to be fully appreciated and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. BER: C1. Legal: Brian O’Brien, Messers Byrne Carolan & Cunningham, Athlone.

Price Guide: €325,000 Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon Email: jearley@propertypartners.ie www.propertypartners.ie of Professional ipav Institute Tel: (090) 6626579 / 6626796 Auctioneer & Valuers Fax: (090) 6625405 PSRA Licence No. 001481

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HEALTHY ROSCOMMON EVENING

Cllr. Laurence Fallon, Teresa Keane and Sienna Shackleton, pictured at the recent Healthy Roscommon Evening at Áras an Chontae, hosted by Roscommon County Council and Roscommon LCDC. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

A section of the crowd pictured at the recent Healthy Roscommon Evening at Áras an Chontae, hosted by Roscommon County Council and Roscommon LCDC. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Mary Butler, acting County Librarian; John Donohoe, Eilish Feeley and Teresa Lynch, Mote Park Conservation Group, pictured at the recent Healthy Roscommon Evening at Áras an Chontae, hosted by Roscommon County Council and Roscommon LCDC. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Marie Keane, Paula Fitzpatrick and Siobhán Cox-Carlos, pictured at the recent Healthy Roscommon Evening at Áras an Chontae, hosted by Roscommon County Council and Roscommon LCDC. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

CBS ROSCOMMON OPEN DAY

Pictured at the CBS Roscommon open day last Saturday were Eimear O’Connor and Brenda Naughton. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the CBS Roscommon open day last Saturday were Ronan Doyle and Cian Duggan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh.

Pictured at the CBS Roscommon open day last Saturday were first year students Cian Revins and Cian Regan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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

 TO RENT: 4/5 bed house in Oran, OFCH, multi stove with back boiler, large garden, suitable for professionals/ family. Viewing by appointment only. Tel: 086 4458840  TO LET: 4 bedroom bungalow to let in Ballymoe/ Castlerea area. Tel: 087 9282033  ROOM AVAILABLE: In shared house in Roscommon town. Tel: 087 0519691  FOR LEASE: Large Shop/Office Unit, newly refurbished. Prime location, Castlerea town centre. Tel: 085 2749486  ROOM TO LET: Double ensuite room to let in Roscommon town, would suit professional/mature person. Rent reasonable. Tel: 086 8808356 after 7pm  HOUSE TO RENT: Newly refurbished house, 4 bedrooms adjacent to Roscommon hospital, 5 minutes walk to town centre. Tel: 087 9963655 after 6pm

PROPERTIES FOR SALE  PROPERTY FOR SALE: Property for sale at Donamon, Roscommon. 5 bedroom dormer house, refurbished, large drive, garage and decking, partfurnished, on 3/4 acre site. Nice walks, riding, fishing and pubs. Also included in sale 2012 car, low mileage with 2 years valid NCT, no time-wasters. Contact Lynn 089 2350108 Grab a bargain! €250,000

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I Marty Moore intend to apply for full planning permission for the retention of an extension to an existing agriculture farm building at Carrowntarriff Td., Dysart, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Marty Moore The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

PLANNINGS

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

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Donncha and Olivia Beegan intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for the construction of single storey extensions to side and rear of existing dwelling house, proposed alterations to kitchen/dining area and sun lounge windows, omission of bedroom window to front elevation and associated works at Galey, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Stephen Blake, M.R.I.A.I., Registered Architect Trihill, Ballinmore Bridge, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway Phone: 087 635 8949 sblake2006@gmail.com This planning application may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the planning authority during its opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application by the planning authority. authority.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Joseph Connolly, intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for Planning Permission to (i) remodel and extend existing house to the southeast, (ii) construct a Granny Flat extension to the southwest, and all ancillary works at Hazelwood, Lisbaun, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Signed: MoleskinArchitecture Mote Park, Roscommon 086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying for planning permission for erection of dwelling house and domestic garage with sewerage treatment plant and percolation area, and ancillary site development works at Srah, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Fiona Murray and Sean Ridley The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying to Roscommon County Coucil for full planning permission on behalf of Pauric and Lauretta Lyons to extend and reconstruct existing dwelling house at Cuilleen, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Sean Kelly B.A., Architectural Design, Portnick, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd., are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of our client Michael Gormley, who seeks permission for retention of development for the site located at Newline Road, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. The development consists of retention of the as constructed single story extension to the existing dwelling house and retention of the as constructed garage. Signed: Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd. CL Building, Racecourse Rd., Roscommon Ph: 090 66 65341 [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, Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation, intend to apply for permission for development at Ardsallagh Beg, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of a Palliative care centre, providing palliative day care services, shared therapies, 8no. in-patient bedrooms and associated ancillary areas, homecare and administration offices, café/ restaurant, reflection room and family visitor’s suite, together with plant, waste and storage areas. The proposed building is primarily single level with part two storeys in height. The development will also consist of a new vehicular and pedestrian access route, landscaped therapy gardens, 31 vehicular parking spaces, bicycle stand, designated external services area, renewable energy sources and plant at roof level, new connection to the public sewer and all ancillary site development works. Signed: James O’Malley O’Neill - O’Malley Ltd. Technology House, Galway Technology Park, Parkmore, Galway. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

 PART-TIME CHILD CARE ASSISTANT: A vacancy has arisen for parttime child care assistant in our Montessori & Creche. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with genuine love of working with children. Must be able to work as part of a team. Primarily working with children aged 1 year to 12 years. Applicants must supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda Vetting application form. You must be educated to a minimum of Fetac level 5. Additional qualifications would be an advantage. Hours of work minimum 20 per week. Salary Neg depending on experience and qualifications. We are an equal opportunities employer. Box No: 1195 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

 ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT REQUIRED: Must have a minimum of 2 years experience. Proficient in Collsoft Payroll, Sage 50 and Microsoft Office. Part-time 8 hours per week, flexible hours. Renumeration in line with experience. Apply in writing to Box No: 1198 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. Applications close on Monday, 17th November at 5 pm

 SENIOR STYLIST: Busy Hair Salon in Roscommon town requires experienced Senior Stylist for Fridays and Saturdays. Tel: 085 1600663  STAFF WANTED: Full and Part-Time, Daybreak, Lunneys Service Station, Carrick on Shannon. Please apply to lunneysgarage@eircom. net  EXPERIENCED, RELIABLE, PART-TIME STAFF REQUIRED: For busy retail store in Roscommon town, merchandising experience desirable but not essential. Must be a good team player, a keen interest in fashion would be a distinct advantage. Hours flexible. Apply in writing to Box No: 1199 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.  PERSON REQUIRED: For busy office in Roscommon town. Fluent English and proficiency in Microsoft, Excel and Word are essential. Tel: 090 66 30545 for further details.

SITUATIONS WANTED P R O F E S S I O N A L HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT AVAILABLE: QQI Level 5 qualification. Available to look after client in own home. Tel: 086 0581152  CARER AVAILABLE: Mature, experienced Irish lady willing to give some free time to care for the elderly. If your need some help ring me. Tel: 087 2321802  EXPERIENCED LIVE IN CARER AVAILABLE: Flexible to family requirements. References available on request. Tel: 089 2053366  CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE: Ballyforan/Dysart area. Tel: 087 6667823

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SEEKING PEOPLE  SEEKING TO FORM A GROUP: With like-minded peple. Are you interested in the afterlife, spirit world etc. Tel: 086 3688604 contact Mick

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

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 FRENCH GRINDS: Available for all ages in Roscommon (Junior + Leaving Certificate). For more details please contact me on facebook/tuteurtricolore email: tuteurtricolore@gmail.com Tel: 089 9470991

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.

 FUEL - FIREWOOD: High quality seasoned hardwood timber split and suitable for stoves and open-fire. Available in bulk bags and 25kg bag. Very competitively priced and delivery can be discussed. Tel: 086 3312411 after 6pm. WANTED: Fallen trees for firewood. Ash, Beech, Birch and Whitethorn. We are safety certified and insured. Phone:

086 2437376  THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL OFFERS: • Bags of seasoned timber €2 per bag, buy 20 bags get 2 free • Bags of top quality black turf only €2.50 per bag, buy 20 get 2 free. €75 DEAL: 1 tonne logs + 1 tonne turf, 1 bag 20kg coal + 1 free bale briquettes: for €75 • Tonne bags of turf and timber €35 delivered. ALSO PACKAGE DEAL: 1 bale of briquettes, 1 bag of logs, 3 bags of turf, delivered only €10. Price cannot be beaten. Contact Tom: 086 2628439  FOR SALE: Large lorry loads of turf. Screened and delivered. Orders for this year’s turf taken now. Tel: 086 7236301

DRIVING LESSONS

ROSCOMMON

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

PAINTING & DECORATING  PAINTING SERVICES: For all your painting needs, interior and exterior painting. Power washing, gutters and facias cleaned. Telephone Tom: 086 0815802

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OIL BOILER SERVICE

ONLY €80 Includes new nozzle, Efficiency report, Printout, etc .... 094 96 31880 087 9100477  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.

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WINDOWS/DOORS

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uPVC Window and Door Locksmith We are the only Licensed Window and Door Locksmith in Roscommon

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GLASS

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Tel: 071 96 68368 - Stained Decorative

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

- STOVE GLASS

- 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

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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

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Powerwashing - House, Driveway, Roof Complete Painting Service DIY Solutions

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OUR 086 2721812 DEADLINE IS STRICTLY DRIVING LESSONS 2PM ON ROSCOMMON TUESDAY Driving School

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ESTABLISHED 1978

• Circular Road, Roscommon LARGE STOCK OF MISFIT WINDOWS AND DOORS FOR SALE Many different sizes available, all in excellent condition

Visit our Showroom with your sizes you will not be disappointed Saturdays only 9am -1pm

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LOG HOUSES

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FAMILY NOTICES EXTRA .... THANKSGIVINGS 1 MINUTE PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE This prayer is to be said when you literally have just a minute to wait for the favour needed immedietely. Sit before an image of St. Expedite snug your fingers three times, then pray the following prayer. Martyr and our protector St. Expedite you who know the needs that challenge us. I beg you to intercede before the Holy Trinity and grant me the grace of (State your petition) if it is for the good of our souls though Christ our Lord Amen. When the answers your petition immediately offer him some red flowers or a slice of pound cake with threee nickels pressed into the cake and publish prize and light 3 red cancles. Also thank you to St. Michael, St. Jude and the Angle and Saints, our Blessed Mother and Our Lord Jesus Christ. . M.C.

PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE In time of urgent need... St. Expedite you lay in rest, I come to you and ask that this wish be granted (mention your urgent request). St. Expedite now what I ask of you St. Expedite now what I want of you this very second. Don’t waste another day, grant me what I ask for. I know your power, I know your because of your work. I know you can help me do this for me and I will spread your name with love and honor so that it can be invoked again and again. Expedite this wish with speed, love, honour and goodness, glory to you St. Expedite. Promise publication when your request is granted also thanks you to St. Jude our blessed Lady and St. Michael, St. Raphael, St. Gabriel and all the angels. M.C.

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Appointments Roscommon Credit Union Ltd

Marketing Executive (Part-Time, fixed term contract 6 months) This is an excellent opportunity to join Roscommon Credit Union, with over 10,000 members and assets in excess of €34.6 million, and contribute to its growth and sustainability. The credit union is implementing an ambitious strategic plan and wishes to appoint a part-time Marketing Executive. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team and report directly to the Manager, in addition to the Board of Directors. The Marketing Executive will be primarily responsible for: • Development, implementation and project management of a business development strategy in line with strategic plan to assist enhancing loan book and to increase membership base • Strategic development, oversight and execution of all marketing activities and function • Identify appropriate marketing channels and tactics that drive growth and generate brand awareness • Support the strategy of the Credit Union and lead the execution of marketing programmes • Develop a detailed marketing activity plan of both strategic and tactical marketing initiatives that: Engages, acquires and retains members • Ensure all marketing and communications match up to brands accurately and consistently in all activities • Undertaking a common bond review Person Requirements – Experience, Education, Skills and Abilities Required The Marketing Executive will most likely have a third level qualification, preferably in marketing, business or finance. The ideal person will have an established and proven track record of success over at least three years in marketing and/or business development – preferably within credit union or financial services sectors. In addition, the ideal person will: • Be results orientated, and be resilient by nature • Have excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills • Be a proactive and enthusiastic person who is social media savvy • Be able to think creatively, develop, design, or create new ideas, relationships, or products to promote and enhance our services. Working Hours The role is part-time, 26 hours per week. The role may involve occasional Saturday and evening work to successfully meet role expectations. Roscommon Credit Union is an equal opportunities employer, canvassing will disqualify. If you would like a copy of our Recruitment Privacy Statement please request same by emailing manager@roscommoncreditunion.ie

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Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 28th November 2018 Please apply in writing only with C.V and cover letter to:

The Manager, Marketing Position Roscommon Credit Union Ltd Abbey Street, Roscommon Or by email to: manager@roscommoncreditunion.ie Tel: 090 6626657 (Open Monday - Friday 10.00am until 5.00pm and 8.00pm on Fridays) www.roscommoncreditunion.ie Roscommon Credit Union is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland

KEPAK ATHLEAGUE We are currently recruiting for a

Quality Controller To join our team in Athleague, Co. Roscommon. The Quality Controller will work in a team environment ensuring that the factory maintains its highest levels of quality control and food safety controls through a process of data collection and monitoring. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory & statutory requirements. ● You will be responsible for various aspects relating to the Quality Management System for the Business, whilst showing attention to detail to ensure standards are upheld. Quality Control experience in the food sector is preferred but not essential and a science/ systems based background/ qualification is also beneficial. ● Knowledge of quality standards and systems along with previous experience within a similar role would be a distinct advantage. This is a fantastic role for someone looking to develop their career within a dynamic and forward thinking company. To join the team at Kepak, please forward your CV and covering letter to the HR Department, Kepak Athleague, Co. Roscommon or email claire.finneran@kepak.com Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd November

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES DONOHUE Mary Kate

O’ROARKE Michael (Mick)

AINSLEY Bridget and Malcolm

Feevagh, Dysart (13th Anniversary)

Creggs, Co. Roscommon. In loving memory of Michael, who died on 11th September 2018

Shankill, Elphin, Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary) (9th Anniversary)

Who died on the 19th November 2005 No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always kept for you.

Loved and remembered by your family. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church Dysart on Sunday, 18th November at 10am.

BEIRNE Kitty, Willie and Catherine Late of Fearmore, Derrane, Roscommon

At this time we remember our late mum Kitty, who died on 26th November, 28 years ago, our dad Willie who died on the 20th November, 17 years ago and our sister Catherine, who died on 21st November, 15 years ago. Time passes, Memories stay, Quietly remembered everyday. Will those who think of them today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

Always remembered by Willie, Mairead and families. Anniversary Mass will be held in Derrane Church at 7pm on Saturday, 17th November.

CONNOLLY Treasa (19th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Treasa, late of San Francisco, Glinsk, and Roscommon who died on the 15th November 1999 A silent thought, A quiet prayer, For someone special In God’s care.

Always remembered by Michael, Lisa, Shane and Marc. Masses offered.

The family of the late Michael O’Roarke (Mick) wish to thank sincerely all those who sympathised with them on the recent sad loss of their dad, grandad great-grandad and uncle. Thank you to relatives, neighbours and friends who attended the Removal of the Remains, Mass and Burial and those who sent Mass Cards, letters and texts of sympathy. Thanks also to those who called to the house, those who travelled long distances to attend and those who helped in Mick’s home. A special thanks to Fr. Michael Cusack for his heartfelt sermon and for conducting a very special Funeral Mass, to Fr. Larry PP who received Mick into the Church on the evening of the Funeral and to Fr. Doran and Fr. Tom Fenlon who assisted at the Funeral Mass. Thanks to John, Fiona and the choir for the beautiful music and to those who arranged the lovely flowers. To those who formed the Guard of Honour, many thanks. We are extremely grateful to the staff of St. Coman’s Ward, R.U.C.H. and St. Francis’ Ward, Portiuncula for their tender care of Mick. Thanks to Smyth’s Undertakers for their professionalism and kindness, to Sean and the gravediggers who prepared Mick’s final resting place, to the staff of Cuisle, Donamon who provided a lovely meal. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Mick’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Kilbegnet on Saturday, 17th November at 5pm.

MULLIGAN Tommy Curraghreevagh, Creggs, Co. Galway In loving memory of Tommy, who died on 12th November 2017 (1st Anniversary)

To mark the First Anniversary of Tommy’s passing, his parents Tommie Joe and Mary, his sisters Elizabeth and Maria and extended family members would like to thank all our neighbours, relatives and friends and all that called to our home, attended the Reposal, Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial. We would also like to thank everyone who brought food to our house and who brought flowers or sent Mass Cards and letters of sympathy. We would like to thank Fr. Pat Hogan who called to our home and with the help of Fr. Joe Poole, officiated at the Mass and Burial. We would also like to thank the choir, Altar Servers and everyone who helped at Tommy’s Burial Mass. We would also like to thank the gravediggers who prepared Tommy’s final resting place so beautifully and to all those who took part in the Guard of Honour. We would like to thank the Dowd family for their professionalism in dealing with the undertaking of Tommy’s Funeral and also for the meal afterwards. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deepest gratitude. No farewell words were ever spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God can tell us why. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you Home.

Tommy’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Kilbegnet on Sunday, 18th November at 11.30am.

In loving memory of Bridget who died on the 4th November, 2009 and Malcolm who died on the 27th November, 2017 Lovingly memembered by Michael and Mark. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Elphin on Sunday, 18th November at 11.30am.

FINNERAN Eileen

McKEAGUE Tommie Ballincurry, Glinsk, Co. Galway. In loving memory of Tommie, who died on 5th November 2017 (1st Anniversary)

Roxboro, Roscommon Who passed away on 16th November 2017 (1st Anniversary)

On the First Anniversary of Eileen’s passing, we the family wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on the sad loss of our much loved mother, wife, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister and aunt. For all those who sent heartfelt cards and travelled long distances. To all our relatives, neighbours and friends who visited, kindly brought food, helped and supported us during this time, we will forever be grateful. To those who carried out traffic management, we sincerely thank you. Sincere thanks to Fr. Browne, Fr. Cullen and Deacon Seamus Talbot for the beautiful Funeral Mass. To the Altar Servers and singers Enya Reilly and Freda Gavigan for their beautiful enhancement of the ceremony. To our neighbours for decorating the Church with flowers from Eileen’s garden, such a lovely gesture. A big thank you to Tom and Pat Smith, Funeral Directors, for their compassion and professionalism. To the Ros Rangers Tug-of-War Team for their Guard of Honour and to members of An Garda Síochana for your help in many ways, it was much appreciated. Heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff in St. Vincent’s Ward and H.D.U. at the Mater Hospital for their professionalism and the care they provided to Eileen during her short illness, we are eternally grateful to you. As it is impossible to thank everybody individually, we hope that you will accept this notice as an expression of deep gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions. First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Derrane on Saturday, 17th November at 7pm.

NEILAN Thomas Jnr Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon. (46th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Thomas, who died on 16th November 1972 Will those who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

Loved and remembered by your family.

THANKSGIVINGS UNFAILING NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY Oh Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the ‘Saint of Miracles’. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Publication promised for a great favour received. A.M.K.

On the First Anniversary of the late Tommie McKeague, his son Michael, daughter-in-law Eileen, grandchildren Tara and Kevin would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those who sympathised with us on his passing. We offer our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful relatives, neighbours, friends and colleagues who helped us in so many ways. A special word of thanks to all those who called personally to our home, attended the Reposal, Funeral Mass and Burial. Sincere thanks to those who brought food and refreshments to our home and for all your kindness, help and support, which meant so much to us. We are truly grateful to those who extended their sympathies, sent Mass Cards, Perpetual Enrolments, messages of sympathy, floral tributes and all who travelled long distances to be with us. Our sincere thanks to Fr. Joseph Poole, who celebrated the Requiem Mass and for his prayers and spiritual support. A special word of thanks to Fr. Larry Ebuk for his support, prayers and visits during Tommie’s illness. Special gratitude to the Altar Servers, Glinsk Choir, readers and all who participated in the Mass and Burial. We are very grateful for the care Tommie received from Dr. Christopher Cunningham and the staff at Lakeview Medical Centre. Many thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Roscommon University Hospital, Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe and University Hospital Galway for their dedication, care and kindness during Tommie’s illness. Our sincere gratitude to Dowd’s Funeral Undertakers for their professionalism and support in carrying out the Funeral arrangements and to the Dowd family and staff of Glencastle Lounge who provided food and refreshments after the Funeral Service. We would like to thank the gravediggers for their care and attention in preparing Tommie’s final resting place and to all those involved in traffic and lighting control, your support and consideration was very much appreciated. Heartfelt thanks to all those who were always so generous with their time to visit Tommie both at home and in hospital. As it is not possible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

Remembered always by Michael, Eileen, Tara and Kevin. Anniversary Mass for Tommie and Mary McKeague will be held in St. Michael’s Church, Glinsk on Saturday, 17th November at 7pm. /RYH·V *UHDWHVW *LIW 5HPHPEUDQFH

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Horses for Courses

by Tom Red

DOCKERY Paschal

KING Kathleen (nee Murtagh)

Clooneragh, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. In loving memory of Paschal, who died on 20th November 2017

Hillstreet, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon October 12th 2018

On the First Anniversary of Paschal’s death, his wife Mary and family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the house, Funeral and Burial. We would especially like to thank our relatives, neighbours and friends for all their support and kindness they showed over the past year, and to all who travelled long distances to pay their respects, it is very much appreciated. A sincere thank you to all who sent Mass and sympathy cards and messages of condolence. We would like to thank Fr. O’Flynn who celebrated the Funeral Mass and also Fr. O’Connor and Fr. Whitney. Thank you to the servers and to Carmel McLoughlin for the lovely singing. A special thank you to McHugh’s Undertakers for being so helpful and caring in arranging Paschal’s Funeral and to all the gravediggers for preparing Paschal’s final resting place. We are grateful to the Gardaí and the Marshals who helped organise and direct traffic at the house on the day of the Funeral. Thanks to the Mid-Roscommon Vintage Club for organising the Guard of Honour. Thank you to the Percy French Hotel for a lovely meal provided after the Burial. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. May his soul Rest in Peace. Paschal’s First Anniversary Mass will be held in Carniska Church on Sunday, 18th November at 10am.

We, the family of the late Kathleen King would like to offer our heartfelt thanks for the overwhelming support and sympathy we received following our recent sad loss. Sincere thanks to our extended families, friends and neighbours who helped and supported us in so many ways over the weekend both emotionally and practically during this difficult time. Thanks to all the people who travelled from near and far to be with us and pay their final respects to Mum. To everyone who sent Mass cards, enrolment certificates, letters of sympathy, e-mails, text messages, phone calls and made donations to Mayo Roscommon Hospice Palliative Care Team we thank you. Thank you to Dr. K. Greene and all the staff in the Medical Centre, Carrick-on-Shannon for their care and kindness to Mum. Special thanks to our PHN Irene who was always at hand when we needed her. To the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Palliative Care Team especially Caroline and Mary who cared for Mum in her final hours, the care, compassion and support you afforded not only to Mum but to the whole family will never be forgotten. Our deepest thanks to Fr. Stephen PP, Aughrim and Fr. Raymond Browne PP, Fourmilehouse who concelebrated Mum’s Funeral Mass. Fr. Stephen and Fr. John Joe Gannon PP, Elphin also called frequently with Mum and for this we will be forever grateful. To the Altar Servers who attended at Mass and the altar society who prepared the church for the Funeral Mass we thank you all. We will be forever grateful to Cathal and Mary Brady, Funeral Directors, Elphin for the dignity and respect they showed in arranging and conducting Mum’s Funeral. Thanks also to Padraig, Stephen and Tommy Beirne for doing such a lovely job in preparing Mum’s final resting place. Thanks to Mary and Mike, Ivy Rose Florist, Strokestown for their beautiful floral arrangements. Thanks to Kilmore GAA, our neighbours and friends who took care of traffic control and who formed the Guard of Honour. Thanks to Frances and all the staff in Cryan’s Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon for delivering breakfast on the morning of Mum’s Funeral and for the lovely meal we enjoyed in their hotel that afternoon. And finally, but most importantly, thanks to the wonderful carers who looked after Mum with such care, compassion and love over the last four years, you know who you are…. Mum was truly blessed to have had such wonderful care in her own home and for this we will be forever in your debt. As it would be impossible to thank you all individually we hope you accept this acknowledgement as our sincere thank you and heartfelt appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions GO RAIBH MÍLE MAITH AGAIBH GO LÉIR. Kathleen’s Months Mind Mass will take place in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Aughrim on 17th November 2018 at 7pm.

MANLY Susan Athleague, Co. Roscommon (2nd Anniversary)

Who died on the 19th November 2016 WE HOLD YOU CLOSE We hold you close within our hearts, And there you 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.

Lovingly remembered by her husband Edward, daughter Linda, son-in-law Thomas, grandchildren Erin, Tommy and Saoirse. Anniversary Mass in Athleague Church on Sunday 18th November at 10am.

THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. P. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. A.M.K. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. G.H.

THANKSGIVINGS THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. M.F. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. A.M.K.

TARPEY Lilly Scrine, Rahara (11th Anniversary)

Memories grow deeper, As time travels on. I long for the face and the smile that is gone. I think of your sayings, and picture your smile. I feel you’re not lost, Just gone for a while.

Forever in my thoughts, your loving friend Teresa. Anniversary Mass on Wednesday, 21st November at 7pm in Rahara Church.

Apple’s Jade and Jack Kennedy leads them over the final flight.

National hunt racing is at Powerstown Park in Clonmel this afternoon with the first off at 12.50 pm. There is flat action on the all-weather track at Dundalk tomorrow evening stalls open for the first at 6.00 pm. On Saturday Punchestown hosts the first day of a 2-day meeting featuring the Grade 2 Craddockstown Novice Chase and the Listed Grabel Mares Hurdle off at 12.05 pm. On Sunday racing starts again at 12.05 pm and has the Grade 1 Morgiana Hurdle as its centre piece backed up with the grade 2 Florida Pearl Novice Chase. Sunday also sees action at Cork outside Mallow off at 12.15 pm. Willie Mullins has 5 of the 8 runners in the Morgiana at Punchestown, Faugheen, Laurina, Melon, Sharjah and Wicklow Brave. Looking for 8 in a row, having won the past seven running’s of the race, the Mullins team will have to beat Gordon Elliott’s Samcro, second to Bedrock in the WKD Hurdle at Down Royal and Jessica Harrington’s Supasundae, winner of the Punchestown Champion Hurdle in April. Elliott’s Tombstone completes the line-up. Samcro is odds on but a run is dependent on the ground nit being too firm. Apple’s Jade made all in Navan’s Grade 2 Lismullen Hurdle. She was pushed along by Jack Kennedy approaching the penultimate flight and retained her crown by 11l from Jezki with Coney Island 3 ¼ l back in 3rd. Next up for the mare id the Hatton Grace at Fairyhouse which she also won 12 months ago. A couple of horses I recently marked to watch ran over the weekend. Lostintranslation failed to give 7lbs to the mare La Bague Au Roi by 1½l at Newbury but don’t write him off it was a good performance. Those who were following Pakens Rock, who got a first mention here after making eye-catching debut at Punchestown last month, had better luck as he provided Clarinbridge trainer Barry Murphy with his first winner in over 2 years. He followed up Punchestown with a 4th at Wexford and made all to win the bumper at Thurles on Monday under Derek O’Connor. He was backed from 10’s in the morning to 4’s at the off, nice pickings if you were on. The 5-Y-

O beat Extrapolate and Criq Sun by 6½l and 4½l.

News Trained on the Curragh by Patrick Prendergast, Skitter Scatter was named Top 2-Y-O filly at the Cartier Awards in London this week. The daughter of Scat Daddy ended a brilliant season with a win in the Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh after victory in Group 2 and 3 races. The connections can’t wait for the new Classic season to begin. Jockey Hugh Bowman has had his 35-meeting ban, originally 41, for his ride in the Melbourne Cup on Marmelo reduced further on appeal after the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board reduced it to 23 meetings. This will allow Bowman to ride at the Hong Kong International starting on December 9th. One of the longest losing runs, if not the longest, came to an end at Market Rasen last week when L’es Fremantle finally won at odds of 80-1 after losing all his previous 55 outings in over 5 years. The 7-Y-O is trained by Michael Chapman who, like the SP, is 80 years young. He was winless for 1,944 days but finished fast under Rachael McDonald for a first ever win. There is hope for every horse.

Point to Point Corner There are no meetings on the northern circuit this weekend and 2 meetings in the south on Sunday at Tinahely in Wicklow with 99 entries for the 6 races and at Turtulla near Thurles off the road to Horse and Jockey where there are 105 entries and both meetings start at 12.30 pm. At Loughanmore on Saturday Jamie Codd won the second on Beyond Redemption and completed the double in the last on Pegase Amour bringing his all-time tally to 900 winners. That win meant that Codd became only the second rider in the history of point-to-pointing in Ireland to reach the 900-winner mark. He follows Derek O’Connor, who had a treble on Sunday in Dromahane, into the record books, Codd rode his 901st winner at the meeting.

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Coroﬁn by a distance!

Clann left in club champions’ wake See page 47

All-Ireland club champions Corofin proved far too strong for Roscommon champions Clann na nGael in the AIB Connacht Club FC Semi-Final at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

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

Dooner’s weekend predictions What a weekend this promises to be in the Roscommon and District Football League! Boyle Celtic entertain Ballinasloe Town while St. Peter’s welcome Ballymoe FC in top of the table clashes in the Premier Division. Elsewhere, Moylough’ 79 travel down the road to Dunmore and Glen Celtic and Roscommon United will both be looking for crucial wins as they battle it out at the top of Division Two.

Friday, November 16th Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division Cloonfad United v Shiven Rovers. 8 pm The visitors will be favourites here. Prediction: Shiven Rovers

Saturday, November 17th Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division (7.45 pm) Boyle Celtic v Ballinasloe Town The ‘Game of the Weekend’ this week and very difficult to call. A real test of Boyle Celtic’s title credentials but I think the visitors are more than capable of getting a result. Prediction: Draw Castlerea Celtic v Moore United Home win as the Hoops bounce back. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic Norio’s Takeaway Division One (7.45 pm) Ballinasloe Town B v Ballaghaderreen FC The visitors will be disappointed if they

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don’t leave with the three points. Prediction: Ballaghaderreen FC Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two (7.45 pm) Shiven Rovers B v St. Cuan’s United Prediction: Shiven Rovers B

Sunday, November 18th Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division (11 am) St. Peter’s FC v Ballymoe FC Another one that’s difficult to call. A hesitant nod to the hosts. Prediction: St. Peter’s FC Norio’s Takeaway Division One Dunmore Town v Moylough ‘79 The league leaders should win comfortably enough. Prediction: Moylough ‘79 Rahara Rovers v Cam Celtic A good local derby in prospect. Prediction: Draw St. John’s Athletic v CP Ajax CP Ajax still unbeaten and will be confident of at least securing a point here. Prediction: Draw Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two Cloonfad United B v Glen Celtic I’ll go with an away win as Glen continue their recent form. Prediction: Glen Celtic Roscommon United v Castlerea Celtic B The must-win games are coming thick and fast for United who were very impressive last weekend. Prediction: Roscommon United Skyvalley Rovers B v Manor United The visitors will be hoping to bounce back from last week’s drubbing at the hands of Roscommon United. Prediction: Manor United

Hanly called up to Connacht squad Second year student Aisling Hanly will represent the Convent of Mercy Secondary School, Roscommon with the Connacht Colleges U-15 soccer squad at a prestigious inter-provincial tournament at the AUL Complex in Dublin this weekend. The Connacht squad will play matches on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the hope of emulating last year’s squad, which won the tournament. Aisling is the only Roscommon representative on the panel which is made up of girls from Galway, Mayo and Sligo also. At just 14-years-old, Aisling already boasts a comprehensive soccer CV. She has played in three consecutive Gaynor Cup competitions, she holds a Connacht Colleges Senior medal, playing and scoring in the Connacht Final last year. She has won numerous awards with her previous club CP Ajax and she now plays her club soccer with Athlone Town. She is also a member of the Irish Hard of Hearing senior ladies squad who travel to Finland in December to take part in the European Championship Finals. We wish Aisling all the best as she represents Connacht this weekend!

THE GAIN LINE

Bonus point loss to Ballyhaunis Connacht Junior 1C League: Creggs Development 7 Ballyhaunis 8. Ballyhaunis travelled to The Green on Saturday evening and came away with a hard-earned victory over Creggs Development team following a tight game more notable for strong defensive play than attacking prowess. The big Ballyhaunis pack dominated possession in the opening quarter and a try by scrumhalf Gabriel Gallagher in the 22nd minute was a reward for strong scrummaging close to the Creggs’ line. Gradually Creggs began to exert more influence on proceedings but scoring opportunities were in short supply as Ballyhaunis were vigilant in defence

and the home side struggled to generate much momentum from their backline. A penalty by Gallagher midway through the second half gave Ballyhaunis an important 8-0 lead which meant that Creggs needed to score at least twice for victory. This was a tough ask but when Noel Gately ghosted through for a fine solo try in the 69th minute, Creggs were right back in the game. Michael Farrell’s magnificent touchline conversion reduced the deficit to a single point but Ballyhaunis regained control in the closing stages to close out the match in determined fashion. Creggs can take a lot of encour-

agement from this game with a tremendous defensive effort shown against the powerful Ballyhaunis team. Peter Lohan at No.8 was Creggs outstanding player, leading by example with some thundering tackles in an all-action display. Creggs remain well placed (level at the top with Ballina which has a game in hand) in the Connacht J1C League and now have a break from competitive action before travelling to Oughterard for the next league game on December 3rd. Meanwhile, Creggs’ first team can jump in to second place in the Connacht J1 League on Saturday at 12 pm if they defeat Sligo RFC in Creggs. With the

best defensive record in the Division, and the early season injury list shortening, coaches Pat Cunningham, Liam Callaghan, Ger Dowd, and team management, Kevin O’Rourke and Berney Higgins, will hope that the team continues to improve, having scored a bonus point win over Buccaneers last time out.

Youth Rugby Connacht U-18 Division 1B League: Creggs 20 NUIG 5. The U-18s maintained their 100% record in the Connacht League last weekend. However, their overall performance left a lot to be desired and improvement will be demanded from this talented side for their next

outing in Creggs on Sunday against Monivea. The home team were 10-0 up at half-time and doubled that in the second half, while also conceding a try. The Creggs’ try scorers were Conor Rohan, Tom Farrell and Thomas O’Brien. Mark Purcell scored a penalty and also had one conversion. Connacht U-14 Girls League: Creggs 60 Westport-Corinthians 10. Creggs’ girls played a combined Westport RFC and Corinthian RFC team in Creggs last Saturday morning and scored ten tries through Jennifer Morris, Sarah Purcell, Siofra Hession and Caoimhe Walsh. The girls were stronger than the opposition on the day but will have

a tougher encounter in a few weeks when they play Galwegians. Creggs RFC relaunched girls’ rugby this season for U-14s and currently have over 23 girls playing and training every Monday night at that age group. So far the girls have had games against Westport, Claremorris and Ballina and are so far unbeaten. New players at U-16 (born 2003/2004) have been invited by the management to come along and give it a try every Monday night at 7 pm in Creggs. Creggs will enter teams in the cups at U-14 and U-16 levels after Christmas. For further details, please contact: Dave Purcell on 089-7000547.

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Less talk, more action on sporting violence THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner

It’s hard to know whether there are more violent incidents on the playing fields of Ireland than ever before or whether there are just more phones and CCTV cameras bringing it to our attention. One thing’s for sure though, the incident which occurred during a soccer match in Hoseleap is something that should never been witnessed at any sporting event. Daniel Sweeney, the referee who was brutally assaulted, has since said he has forgiven his at-

tackers but the damage done both to his face and to the reputation of the club involved has left its mark. It wasn’t the only violent incident last weekend and we’re not immune to it ourselves in Roscommon either. Both soccer and Gaelic games seem to be experiencing a surge in such events recently with players and mentors wreaking havoc at some fixtures. Word from the Dublin District Schoolboys League is that several games have been abandoned over the last few weeks and that’s a worrying trend. It’s also no surprise, therefore, that the violence is happening at junior games in other parts of the country too.

Sadly, having played and coached in the DDSL for a number of years, I can say I have been involved in no fewer than four abandoned matches. When a group of young men at their physical peak want to fight, there’s very little a full team of match officials can do to prevent them, never mind one referee. The only solution then is to punish all those involved in such incidents severely. Clubs must be proactive from very early on in instilling total respect for the officials, teammates, opponents and coaches in their young players. Violence and intimidation should have no place in any sport whatever the code.

Referee Daniel Sweeney was the victim of a vicious assault recently at a soccer match in Horseleap.

People’s champions of the week

Pictured are the St. Coman’s swimmers who recently enjoyed a very successful Connacht Senior Schools Gala. The club has also enjoyed success at the Connacht Senior Schools and Irish Short Course Championships in recent weeks. More details in next week’s Sporting World.

Pictured are Roscommon golfers at the recent inter-county event in aid of the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre Drogheda which was held at the Black Bush Golf Club Dunshaughlin Co. Meath. The event raised €10,600 for the centre. (L-r): John O’Callaghan (Castlerea), Mick Halligan (St. Brigid’s), Martin McDermot (former Roscommon manager) and Padraic McNeill (Trien).

The sporting brief Handball

Fiona’s ‘double double’ Fiona Tully added another brace of titles to her ever-increasing collection when she partnered DCU collegemate Meadhbh Ni Dhálaigh to a ‘double double’ by taking both the 60x30 and 40x20 Third Level Colleges Ladies Open Doubles titles for the second year running. The DCU girls beat NUIG’s Laura Finn and Aisling Mullin in two straight games in the 60x30 decider and then after a quick turnaround of two weeks they took the 40x20 title by defeating Ella Donnellan and Doireann Murphy of UL also in two straight games. Fiona was beaten in the 60x30 Singles final by her old rival Aoife Holden of DCU in a tiebreaker. The Liam Burke Memorial Tournament is an annual tournament held in and around the Newport, Co. Mayo area in memory of one of Connacht’s great juvenile handball people. It is confined to Connacht juve-

nile players and Roscommon had four competitors in action last weekend. Philip Halliday was very impressive all weekend with his aggressive killing game and reached the final of the Boys U-15 event where he lost out to world champion Mikey Kelly of Galway 15-4, 15-5. Carragh Kennedy reached the final of the Girls U-15 event where she put in a fine performance before going down 15-6, 15-9 to another world champion, Emma Kinnane of Galway. The Carthy brothers, Rory and Eoghan, had surprise losses in the first round of the Boys U-13 grade and ended up meeting each other in the Plate semi-final later on. Rory won that encounter and then took the Plate final 11-4, 1110 against Galway’s Ethan Kyne.

Golf

Athlone celebrate the Pierce Purcell team Athlone Golf Club was packed

last Friday evening to celebrate the Pierce Purcell team on becoming All-Ireland Silver Medalists and Thomas O’Connor on winning the Ulster Mid AM. The Pierce Purcell team included: Michael Ryan & Denis Earley, Ian Holmes & Eamon Higgins, Liam Browne & Denis Hellen, Shane Connaughton & John Costello, Declan Corcoran & Paul Burke, Aidan O’Driscoll & John Galvin, Ciaran O’Connor & Tadg Mannion. The manager was John Burn and his assistant was Frank McGowan. Up in Boyle, the most recent 18hole Stableford was won by Dave Purser with 40 points, beating the 37 points of Michael Rush into second place. Lorcan Egan took the gross with 37 points and Sean Heslin was third with 36 points. The King Harmon matchplay competition is almost at an end for 2018 with just two men left standing - outgoing captain Terry Canning and new member Mark Whelan. Both men have claimed some notable scalps on their way through the tournament, but only one man will see his name engraved on to the base of the King

Harmon Cup for this year. Down the road in Carrick-onShannon, last month’s Winter Alliance winners were all homebased with Dolores Mulvey first followed by Carmel Stritch and Elizabeth Muldowney. Finally to Roscommon, where the men’s 16-hole Stableford was won by James Quigley (36) with Charlie McDonnell second (35) and Alan Hill claiming gross (34). The ladies’ 9-hole competition was won by Helen Sweeney with 21 while the senior men’s was won by Willie Doyle.

Darts

League update The following are the latest results from the Roscommon Darts League: The Hollywood Bar 5 Molly’s 4, Flanagan’s 2 McDermott’s 7, Three Counties 4 Creaton’s 5, The Holly Tree 7 An Bóthar Rua 2. This week’s fixtures are as follows: Molly’s v Three Counties, Creaton’s v McDermott’s, An Bóthar Rua v Hollywood Bar, The Holly Tree v Flanagan’s.

Handball: Fiona Tully (left) and Meadhbh Ni Dhálaigh who clinched a ‘double double’ recently for DCU.

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Cunningham can hit the ground running It may have taken a long time to get there, but the appointment of Anthony Cunningham as the man to replace Kevin McStay as the new Roscommon senior football manager is a good one. He has lived in the county for many years, he knows the club scene well and he can hit the ground running immediately. His years of experience at inter-county level will mean that he will be able to source people who will be well qualified to coach players at the top level. His reputation among the Galway players that he

Thomas to the ‘fore’ in Portrush There was a major local sporting success in recent weeks, which I’m glad to see was highlighted in the Sporting World column last week! Young Thomas Higgins from Roscommon town, and a member of Roscommon Golf Club, won the Ulster Boys championship at Royal Portrush three weeks ago. It’s a huge achievement and especially when one realises that young Higgins is underage for this championship for the next two years. When you look at the roll of honour of players who have won this championship in the past it includes names like Raymie Burns, Graham McDowell and Rory McIlroy (twice). On the punishing Royal Portrush course, which will stage the British Open in 2019, young Higgins led the championship from the front, going into the last round one shot ahead of Alex Maguire of Laytown and Bettystown. A 69 in the last round however resulted in him winning the championship by five shots from Eoin Murphy of Dundalk after Maguire finished with a 77. It’s a fantastic achievement for one so young and we wish him all the best in the future!

Huge gulf between Manchester clubs I’m afraid I wasn’t one of the Manchester United fans who got carried away with the win against Juventus last week. It was great to beat them in Turin, but looking at the game overall, United were outplayed for most of the 90 minutes and were very lucky to emerge with a win. They returned to form last Sunday against Manchester City and it was sad to see the yawning chasm that exists between both sides. It was embarrassing to watch as United tried to play a defensive game with no ideas, no flair and no attacking threat. I suppose we have memories of the way the team played under Sir Alex Ferguson. It couldn’t last forever I suppose but I am afraid that those days are long, long gone. United are a mid-table team now. They might make the top six but that’s about as good as they are at the moment.

coached for four years is top class and he was respected as a very good manager when there. I don’t accept for one minute any criticism that he is a ‘hurling man’. He has coached inter-county GAA players at the top level and he will know what’s required. However, it would only be very fair to say that he is coming into this job with a very tough year coming up. It is fantastic to be in Division One of the league but it is a harsh environment for any team who come up short. In my humble

opinion, it would be an unbelievable achievement if Roscommon were to retain their status in the top division in 2019. There is also the reality that there are at least six players from the 2018 panel who have either retired or have chosen not to commit for 2019. Maybe Anthony Cunningham can talk to those lads and change their minds but it is a hole in the panel that will have to be filled. There will be huge interest in the make-up of his backroom team. Most observers would agree that

we will have to pay more attention on how we set up defensively because we have been leaking too many big scores over the past few years. Work on strength and conditioning will also be a priority and those two points were alluded to by Anthony Cunningham when he spoke briefly to the media on Sunday last. I think that the County Board have done well with this appointment. It is a very tough job and I wish Anthony Cunningham the very best of luck - he will need it!

Anthony Cunningham (right) pictured with John Cunningham following St. Brigid’s’ Junior Football Championship win last year, will take the reins of the Roscommon senior football team.

Supporters must back new boss Now that we have a new manager in place I would make an appeal to Roscommon supporters and GAA people in the county to give the man a chance and to have patience. Expectations in Roscommon are always far too high and it is unfair on the management and players. If we lose two or three games in a row everyone gets blamed and we are back at square one. I don’t think it would be the end of the world if Roscommon did not survive in Division One as long

as there is some progress and that we have a settled panel for the championship. If Roscommon were to beat Leitrim and go to Castlebar and put it up to, or beat Mayo, it would be a year to remember. I hate hearing people who hardly ever go to a game criticising players and managers. Remember this folks: there were about 1,400 people at the county senior final. Yet when the league starts against Mayo on January 26th there will be four or five thousand Roscommon people in Castlebar. If Roscommon

qualify to face Mayo in the Connacht championship there could be twice that number. It means that the vast majority of Roscommon supporters do not go to club games to see our players playing. How can they be in a position to criticise players that they only see a few times every year? It’s one of the pitfalls of being involved with the Roscommon senior football team. I would ask the supporters to be patient and give the management and players a chance.

Mixed fortunes for local clubs!

Clann na nGael were heavily defeated in last Sunday’s AIB Connacht Club Semi-Final against Corofin at Dr. Hyde Park. Pic: Mick McCormack

Last Sunday was a day that everyone in Clann na nGael will want to forget as quickly as possible. Everything that could go wrong for them went wrong. But at the end of the day they ran into one of the greatest club football teams of this or any era. Some of the Corofin play was a joy to watch and their long accurate kick passing, back-up play and awareness that only comes with experience, was superb. If there is a team in the country good enough to beat them this time around then they will have to be very special indeed. Well done to Fuerty who are now in the Connacht final. With

the fixtures pile-up last Sunday I didn’t get to Sligo but by all accounts it was a top class display. An Spidéal will be tough opponents but Fuerty are well capable of winning this Connacht title. Kilglass just ran out of steam against Clonbur. It’s a pity they didn’t win but to have lifted the junior title ensured that it was a memorable year for them. The Four Roads camogie side are back in the All-Ireland final and there waiting for them are old rivals Clanmaurice. There has been little between those two teams over the years and hopefully this year luck will be on the side of the Tisrara girls.

Ireland must improve for All Blacks Ireland are facing into Saturday’s game against the All Blacks in the knowledge that they will have to improve out of all proportion if they are to have a chance to turning over the world champions again. I know Argentina are a good side but Ireland struggled against them particularly in the line-out and in the back three. But I have great faith in Joe Schmidt as a coach and

he would dearly love to beat his native country at the Aviva. It would lay down a marker for the next 12 months and the World Cup in particular. New Zealand are a good team but not unbeatable. They were very poor against England in the first half and were very lucky to win the match at Twickenham. It could be one of the sporting highlights of the year!

The Irish rugby team will be hoping to celebrate another famous win over the might All Blacks this weekend.

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‘An easy decision to Anthony Cunningham make’ takes Roscommon reins  SEAMUS DUKE

Former Galway hurling manager, Anthony Cunningham, has taken the Roscommon senior football reins.

Former Galway hurling manager, Anthony Cunningham, was announced as the new manager of the Roscommon senior football team at a meeting of Roscommon GAA last Friday (11th) at the Abbey Hotel on a two year contract with the option of a third and is expected to finalise his backroom team in the coming weeks. Cunningham previously enjoyed a spell with the Roscommon hurlers as well as spending three years in charge of the St. Brigid’s’ senior footballers, guiding them to two Connacht club titles. He also managed Garrycastle in Westmeath to an All-Ireland club football final took the reins of the Galway senior hurling team from 2011 until 2016 reaching two AllIreland finals. The new Roscommon senior football manager took the opportunity to meet with the media prior to last Sunday’s AIB Connacht Club SFC SemiFinal game between Clann na nGael and Corofin at Dr. Hyde Park and he outlined his vision and the reason he was attracted by the job. “I was asked to consider it (the manager’s position) and it’s a privilege for me to be able to do this job. I’m living in Roscommon for a long time and I love sport so it was an easy decision to make. I love being involved with teams because I get great enjoyment out of it. Hopefully we will have a good run. I want to pick up from the success of the last couple of years. It was a tremendous achievement to get to the Super 8s and Kevin (McStay) and Liam (McHale) and the lads did a great job. We want to kick on from there. “We will be getting our heads down

very shortly when we get back into training in December and we will be avoiding the media and everyone else for a couple of months (laughs). But it is going to be very intense and competitive that’s for sure,” he said. As for his backroom team, Cunningham said he would cast a wide net in the search for talented staff. “I am working away on the backroom team. I will tell the players first how that’s going to work. But a lot of people do not realise the huge task there is in putting a backroom team in place. There’s strength and conditioning, video analysis, stats, and coaching and I will be looking inside and outside the county for top people to work with us. That process is well underway even at this early stage. “I follow club football in Roscommon very closely and my backroom team will do that too. We intend to give every player a fair start and we want to kick on and progress from the past few years. “Our main aim is to get Roscommon to play better and that’s how you are judged. It’s a big task but then again it’s the same for every inter-county team. There has been huge work done with coaching here in Roscommon over the years and standards are being raised all the time in every county. 2018 was not a great year for football in general but I have a feeling that 2019 might be a good year for the game,” he said. The former Roscommon hurling manager was under no illusions as to the task at hand and pleaded for patience from the supporters. “You are judged on results, but the one point I would make to supporters is that it does take time to develop a team and people have to be patient.

Expectations are huge, but what a lot of people don’t always understand is the amount of voluntary work that goes on in the background in terms of the County Board members, the chairman and all the executives. Look at the great work being done by Club Rossie and the big fundraiser that they have on the go at the moment. There are so many people working tirelessly for Roscommon football. Everyone wants to win sure, but it takes time. “We would love to stay in Division One. It’s where you get most experience. To be in the top division should be welcomed by every Roscommon footballer who wants get better. We want to take as much out of the season as we can but it’s all about developing players and getting ready for the championship”. Speaking of his passion for coaching and managing teams, Cunningham said he is ready for the hard work that lies ahead. “The game has changed hugely. Look at the importance of the goalkeeper in the modern game. The transition from defence to attack and our defensive system will be one of the key areas. There is such an emphasis now on how defensively sound you are and that applies to every county. “I love coaching and managing teams and I had four great years over the Galway hurling team which I enjoyed and I got great satisfaction seeing them win an All-Ireland last year. You can do two things in life; you can go home and sit in the corner or you can go out and get involved in the sport that you love and I love the GAA. It’s my hobby and my passion and I intend to work really hard at this,” he concluded.

Fuerty to clinch Connacht crown! AIB Connacht Club IFC ﬁnal. An Spidéal (Galway) v Fuerty (Roscommon) on Sunday in Tuam Stadium at 1.30 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

Three weeks on from their historic first success in the Roscommon intermediate championship, Fuerty’s footballers can add a provincial title to their trophy cabinet if they overcome the Galway champions An Spidéal in the final on Sunday in Tuam. Eamon Towey’s charges were very impressive 12 point winners against the Sligo kingpins Shamrock Gaels last Sunday scoring 2-12 in the proc-

ess. But reports emanating from An Spidéal’s extra-time win against Belmullet of Mayo last weekend suggest that Fuerty will face an entirely different type of challenge than they have faced in the latter stages of the championship in Roscommon or in Colooney last Sunday. The Gaeltacht side rely heavily on a blanket defence and short passing game with players breaking forward when in possession and last weekend their free takers were responsible for

their vast majority of their scores. It may not be easy on the eye but it has proven effective for them so far. But Fuerty have the players to be able to cope with that negative style of play as long as they are patient. I’m sure Eamon Towey and his management team will have a game plan that will be able to cope with a number of sweepers being deployed by the Tribesmen. It was heartwarming to note that Fuerty could go to Sligo and win by 12 points without talisman Ni-

all Kilroy who will be back in action at the weekend. The Bannons, Philip Neilan, Niall Keenan, Peter Kellehan, Gearoid Ennis, Niall Kilroy and Aengus Lyons will all have to step up to the mark on Sunday and the midfield battle will be especially important. Primary possession is key and the Fuerty pairing of Keenan and Neilan are well capable of winning that battle. Fuerty have plenty of scoring power and Cian Murray, Robbie Fallon and

Peter Leahy are all capable of getting in for a goal in addition to the capabilities of Ennis, Lyons and Kilroy. Reading reports of the match between An Spidéal and Belmullet, this may well be a dour battle where the more patient and accurate side who hold their nerve best will emerge victorious. I am expecting Niall Kilroy to step back on centrestage and that Fuerty will continue their memorable year with a narrow victory. Prediction: Fuerty

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Goals beat Gaels as Fuerty march on! AIB Connacht Intermediate FC Semi-Final FUERTY

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SHAMROCK GAELS  GAVIN CAWLEY

Fuerty manager Eamon Towey will be hoping his side can get over the line in the Connacht IFC Final against An Spidéal of Galway in Tuam. Pic: Mick McCormack

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AIB Connacht Club Junior Football Semi-Final CLONBUR (GALWAY)

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KILGLASS GAELS

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Congratulations to the Four Roads U-16 hurlers who recently won the Connacht ‘C’ title with a 3-9 to 1-2 win over MeelickEyrecourt of Galway.

a blow before the game started as they were without Roscommon senior footballer Niall Kilroy who was deemed not fit to play. Fuerty had the breeze in the opening half and used it to their advantage but still they only led by 0-3 to no score after 18 minutes with Mark Ward and Niall Keenan among the Fuerty scorers. Shamrock Gaels were struggling to get the into the match and turned over possession to Fuerty on numerous occasions. The pace of the Fuerty attack was shown in the opening goal of the game. Aengus Lyons came through the

BREAKING

Provincial heartbreak for Kilglass After a great start with the aid of the breeze in the opening half, it all went wrong for Kilglass Gaels as they were beaten by Galway’s Clonbur in a very competitive junior semi-final at Tuam Stadium last Sunday. The Roscommon champions played some great football in the first twenty minutes and six points on the bounce suggested that a Connacht final appearance was beckoning for Niall Kilcrann’s men. But it all started to turn against Kilglass in the run up to half-time. A couple of Clonbur points and a black card shown to the inspirational Tommy Cox in first half injury-time saw the Galway side just four points adrift at the break, with Kilglass having to face the second period without their talisman. Just after the throw-in for the second half Clonbur were awarded a penalty which was converted, and it was an uphill task

Roscommon Champions Fuerty booked a place in this year’s Connacht Intermediate Football Championship Final as they proved too strong for Sligo champions Shamrock Gaels at Connolly Park, Colooney last Sunday. Goals before half-time from Eamon Bannon and Oisin Lyons proved to be the vital scores for the Roscommon side and Shamrock Gaels never recovered from those two body blows. Fuerty, winners of their first ever Roscommon intermediate championship a week previously, were dealt

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Shamrock Gaels defence before passing the ball to Eamon Bannon who finished well. The Gaels’ heads were down now and they made a couple of mistakes in defence which led to a second goal on 22 minutes, this time Oisin Lyons finished to the net as the Roscommon side led by 2-5 to no score. David Quinn did get Shamrock Gaels on the scoreboard after that but Fuerty would score three points on the spin before the break to leave the score at half-time 2-8 to 0-1. Shamrock Gaels, who had the breeze in the second half, knew they needed to start well and that they did as they got the opening three points of the half to cut the deficit back to 2-8 to 0-4 following a brace from Quinn and an

for Kilglass after that. Kilglass kept their noses in front with points from Ciaran McHugh and David Nugent. But with Galway county player Declan Kyne a growing influence, Clonbur were always a threat. Still, with five minutes to go the sides were level, but in the worsening conditions it was the Galway men who struck the final three points from Trevor Lydon and two from Eoin Joyce to give them victory and a place in the final against Easkey from Sligo. It was a disappointing day for Kilglass but they still have the memory of their excellent county final win a few weeks ago. Kilglass Gaels: C Duffy; R Gearty, L Cox, E Conboy; S McCormack, T Cox, M McCormack; R Dooner, G Tully; B Conroy, P Bolger (0-7), C McHugh (0-2); D Duffy, K Feeney (0-1), D Nugent (0-2). Subs: J Hackett, T Diffley.

Four Roads power to All-Ireland ﬁnal! AIB All-Ireland Club Junior Camogie Semi-Final FOUR ROADS CROSSERLOUGH Roscommon champions Four Roads were far too strong for Cavan’s Crosserlough at Edgeworthstown last Sunday and now Adrian Tully’s side will face old rivals Kilmessan in the final on Sunday week. The Cavan girls were very competitive in the opening half but Four Roads stamped their authority on proceedings after the break to pull away impressively. Accurate free-taking from Shauna Dowd was a feature of the Four Roads display while second half goals from Niamh Coyle and Aisling Dempsey sealed the victory. Lorraine Day opened the scoring for Crosserlough early but with Gertie Dowd at centre-back and Shauna Fallon at midfield getting into top gear, Four Roads

2-11 0-6 took over. Sinead O’Brien had a couple of goal chances that did yield two points but the danger signs were there. And they made no mistake after the resumption, Niamh Coyle goaling in the 35th minute after Lizzie Glennon-Tully made light of a strong challenge to hand-pass to Siobhán Coyle while on the ground. She, in turn, passed it on and the rigging was shaking. When Aisling Dempsey struck for another goal 12 minutes later, there was no way back for Crosserlough. Now Four Roads will face the challenge of Kilmessan who accounted for Kerry’s Clanmaurice in the other semi-final by 2-10 to 0-9. Four Roads: C Kenny; K Carty, E Lennon, D Kelly; A Fallon, G Dowd, M

excellent point from Frank Quinn. Suddenly Fuerty were nervous, but the Gaels just couldn’t get the goal that would have ignited a comeback. Quinn had fine another score but the Sligo champions would be outscored four points to one in the final ten minutes of the game as Fuerty booked their place in this year’s final with an impressive display. Fuerty: Luke Byrne; Philip Neilan (0-1), Tom Bannon, Mark Ward (02, 2 frees); Aengus Lyons, Adam Whyte, Peter Kellehan; Cian Murray, Niall Keenan (0-1); Oisin Lyons (1-0), Eamon Bannon (1-2), John Brennan; Ben McGahan (01), Peter Leahy, Gearoid Ennis (0-5, 5 frees). Subs used: Robbie Fallon for

Philip Neilan (33, b/c); Brendan Mullen for Cian Murray (54); Adam Farrell for Mark Ward (57); Joe Brennan for Gearoid Ennis (60), A Farrell for Ward (60). Shamrock Gaels: Donal Tuohy; Ben Tuohy, Evan Lyons, Keith McMorrow; Karl McKenna, Paul Higgins, Declan Willis; Dillon McDermott, Joe Henry; Shane Deignan, Brian Boyd, James Carroll; Darragh Hailstones, Frank Quinn 0-1), David Quinn (0-5, two frees). Subs used: Michael Kilkenny for Dillion McDermott (37); Dylan Willis for Darragh Hailstones (39), Eoin Carroll for James Carroll (58), Daire Kearns for Frank Quinn (59). Referee: Liam Devenney (Mayo)

GAA Results AIB Connacht Club Senior Football Semi-Final Corofin 4-22 Clann na nGael 0-7 AIB Connacht Club Junior Football Semi-Final Clonbur 1-12 Kilglass Gaels 0-12 AIB All-Ireland Club Junior Camogie Semi-Final Four Roads 2-11 Crosserlough 0-6 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 (Section A) Pádraig Pearses 1-9 Strokestown 0-10 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 1 Relegation St. Faithleach’s 2-7 St. Croan’s 0-10 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 2 (Section A) Castlerea St. Kevin’s 2-17 Roscommon Gaels 1-9 St. Faithleach’s 4-19 Boyle 1-3 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 3 – (Section A) Elphin-Ballinameen 1-12 St. Aidan’s 1-2 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 2 (Section B) Oran 2-16 Éire Óg 2-10 Tulsk 2-8 Cill Moire/Gaeil na Sionanne/Niamh Roine 1-7

Fixtures Friday, November 16th Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 1 Relegation At Kiltoom: Strokestown v St. Croan’s. 8.45 pm

Saturday, November 17th Sinead O’Brien scored 0-3 as Four Roads booked their place in the All-Ireland Junior Camogie Final.

Hastings; S Fallon (0-3), P Lennon; S Coyle (0-1), N Coyle (1-0), N Crean (0-1); A Dempsey (1-1), F Glennon-Tully (0-1), S O’Brien (0-3). Subs: O Kelly (0-1) for Carty, L Gacquin for Glennon-Tully, R Hastings foor A Fallon, M Fallon for O’Brien, C Gacquin for D Kelly.

Connaughton Fuels AFL Division 2 (O’Gara Cup) At Rockfield: Oran v Michael Glavey’s. 3 pm

Sunday, November 18th AIB Connacht Club IFC Final At Tuam: An Spidéal (Galway) v Fuerty. 1.30 pm Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 (Section A) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Pádraig Pearses. 12 pm Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 (Section B) At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Clann na nGael. 2 pm Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 3 (Section A) At Orchard Park: Elphin-Ballinameen v Kilbride. 12 pm Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 3 (Section B) At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: Kilglass Gaels-St. Barry’s v St. Croan’s. 12 pm Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 2 (Section B) (12 pm) At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v Kilmore-Shannon Gaels-St. Ronan’s At Rockfield: Oran v Tulsk

Underage update Saturday, November 17th Matrix Bathrooms Minor Hurling League Group 1 At Four Roads: Four Roads v Carrick Hurling Club (St. Mary’s). 11.30 am Matrix Bathrooms Minor Hurling League Group 2 At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v AthleagueTremane. 11.30 am

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Classy Coroﬁn crush Clann AIB Connacht Club SFC Semi-Final

COROFIN CLANN NA NGAEL  SEAMUS DUKE

There can have been few days any more painful than this in the long and proud history of Clann na nGael. From the opening exchanges it was clear that All-Ireland champions Corofin were in the mood, and they totally dominated the exchanges playing some marvellous football. Clann were chasing shadows throughout but they could never have envisaged the calamity that was to befall them even before the first half was over. Trailing by 2-10 to 0-2 as the game entered first half injury-time, talisman Donie Shine was shown a black card by referee Jerome Henry for an off the ball incident. But worse was to follow less than a minute later when Ultan Harney was involved in an incident with Dylan Wall and referee Henry flashed a straight red card. Not alone were Clann fourteen points down but they now had to face Corofin with fourteen men for the entire second half and without two of their main players. It was mission impossible at that stage, and Corofin ran riot in that second half. They added a further 2-12 and it could have been even worse as they eased off considerably in the final ten minutes. Detailed analysis on this

4-22 0-7 game is futile such was the gulf in class between the teams. Donie Shine (free) and Ronan Steede exchanged points inside the first three minutes but Corofin’s power play and superb combination football kicked in almost immediately. Colin Brady blasted home their first goal in the fourth minute at the second attempt following a super pass from Dylan Wall. Donie Shine’s converted free in the fifth minute was to be their last score for 28 minutes as the Tribesmen took over completely. Man of the match Jason Leonard kicked four points in a row (3 frees) to open up a six point lead by the 17th minute as Clann struggled to get their hands on the ball. Further scores from Leonard, Colin Brady, Michael Lundy and Dylan Wall (2) made it 1-10 to 0-2 by the 27th minute. Another scintillating move saw Corofin score their second goal after 29 minutes. This time it was Mike Farragher and Kieran Molloy who did the spadework. The ball looked to have gone out wide but Corofin did not give up the chase as the Clann defence fell asleep and Michael Lundy buried the ball in the net. But even worse was to follow as first Shine, and then Harney, were sent to the line. Cathal Shine’s point in the 33rd minute (Clann’s first from

play) saw the score at the break Corofin 2-10 Clann 0-3. Clann’s fans worst fears were realised in the second half as Corofin continued with their exciting brand of quick moving football which featured outstanding passing and movement. Jason Leonard scored their third goal after only 35 seconds after a great knock down from Mike Farragher and the All-Ireland champions tore the beleaguered

Clann defence to shreds time after time. The fourth Corofin goal which arrived in the 46th minute was a candidate for the team goal of the season and featured eight exquisite passes before Leonard finished to the net. It was football of the highest quality from Corofin but painful to watch from a Clann point of view and their followers wanted the full-time whistle to come as soon as possible. Shane Pettit, Cathal Shine

and Ciarán Lennon did their best on the day but they just had no answer to the Corofin dominance and it will take a very good team to knock the Galway men off their pedestal both in Connacht and further afield. Clann had a memorable win in the county final but that special day was long forgotten as they ran into a very special side last Sunday. It’s a day that they will want to erase from the memory banks as soon as possible.

Ciarán Lennon tries to find a way past the Corofin wall during Clann na nGael’s heavy defeat in the AIB Connacht Club Semi-Final at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday.

Stat Attack Wides:

Corofin 6 (1 first half ) half ) Clann na nGael 6 (3 first

Red cards:

Corofin 0 Clann na nGael 1 (Ultan Harney (30+2)

Black cards:

Corofin 0 Clann na nGael 1 (Donie Shine 30+1)

0 Yellow cards: Corofin m Pettit) Clann na nGael 1 (Graha Attendance: 1,500 Man of the Match: Jason

Leonard (Corofin)

Teams and Scorers Corofin: Bernard Power; Cathal Silke, Kieran Fitzgerald, Liam Silke (0-1); Kieran Molloy, Dylan McHugh, Dylan Wall (0-2); Ciaran Brady, Ronan Steede (0-1); Gary Sice (0-2, 1 free), Mike Farragher (0-1), Jason Leonard (2-6, 3 frees, ’45); Martin Farragher (0-1), Colin Brady (1-1), Michael Lundy (1-3). Subs: Conor Cunningham for Wall (32), Dylan Canney (0-2) for Colin Brady (36), Darragh Silke (0-2) for Sice (41), Gary Burke for C Silke (48), Barry O’Donovan for Mike Farragher (52), Ciaran McGrath for McHugh (57). Clann na nGael: Ronan O’Reilly; Ronan Gavin, Dara Pettit, Shane Pettit; Graham Pettit, Stephen Flynn, David Connaughton; Ultan Harney, Cathal Shine (0-1); Cian McManus, Donie Shine (0-2, 2 frees), Emmet Kenny (0-1); David McManus, Ciarán Lennon (0-1, 1 free), Jamie Fahy. Subs: Matt Scally for D McManus (25), Cathal Callinan (0-1) for D Shine (b/c, 31), Johnny Dunning (0-1) for C McManus (h/t), Dylan Sumner for Fahy (h/t), Damien Duff for D Pettit (43), Niall Connaughton for Kenny (53). Jonathan Dunning kicks a point during Clann na nGael’s heavy defeat in the AIB Connacht Club Semi-Final at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday.

The scoreboard makes for grim viewing following Clann na nGael’s heavy defeat in the AIB Connacht Club Semi-Final at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday. Pics: Mick McCormack

Referee: Jerome Henry (Sligo)

Roscommon People Friday 16 November 2018