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Last post for another 230 post ofﬁces? Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice fears that the “game could be up” for another 230 post offices. Earlier this year, a total of 390 post offices were offered exit packages by An Post – which led to 160 postmasters and postmistresses opting to retire. However, Deputy Fitzmaurice is hugely concerned that a further 230 outlets are “still on the chopping block” .

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Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring has earmarked €500,000 in funding to develop a cycleway from Lough Key Forest Park & Activity Centre to Boyle Town. Senator Frank Feighan said: “This is fantastic news for Boyle and the development of this cycle corridor linking up Boyle to our wonderful amenity at Lough Key Forest Park”. The funding has also been welcomed by Deputy Denis Naughten and Senator Maura Hopkins.

Show us the money! Council receives second lowest allocation in country Roscommon County Council is receiving the second lowest allocation of central Government funding in the country, it was claimed this week. Figures released by the Department of Public Expenditure to Sinn Féin show that Roscommon local authority consistently receives one of the lowest amounts of central Government funding year on year, according to that party’s local spokesperson, Claire Kerrane. Ms. Kerrane said: “So far this year, Ros-

common local authority has received €14 million in Government funding, the second lowest level of funding in the entire State. This is compared to €35 million to our neighbours Mayo and almost €22 million to Sligo, with funding for both counties also down €30 million and €24 million respectively”. Criticising the Government for its “indifference” to Roscommon, Ms. Kerrane said: “The people of Roscommon pay their taxes like everyone else. We deserve proper funding from Government and at the very least the West of Ireland deserves balance and fairness with the rest of the State”.

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Sinn Féin has been asking questions (of the Department of Public Expenditure) about just how much Roscommon County Council is receiving in central Government funding – and how it compares to what other local authorities receive. According to Claire Kerrane of Sinn Féin, the Roscommon local authority consistently receives one of the lowest amounts of central Government funding year on year. She says that Roscommon County Council has received €14 million in Government funding so far this year – the second lowest level of funding in the entire State. Is it any wonder we have significant infrastructural needs?

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Sterile soccer We know the Irish soccer lads are showing honest endeavour, and that the team has been subjected to much criticism in recent months, but we had to find a spot for them in our popular column this week. The Republic of Ireland drew 0-0 with Northern Ireland, then 0-0 with Denmark. Along the way, they played with a familiar lack of ambition and creativity. How could we like that?

The Irish rugby team has been in consistently good form – we’re ranked number two in the world – but defeating the imperious All Blacks will always be a monumental challenge. Could Ireland do it again? Yes, they could! What an atmosphere at ‘The Aviva’ as a superb Ireland overcame a largely over-run All Blacks, triumphing by 16-9. There were Irish heroes all over the pitch on a truly memorable night. What can we do only go with the hype and say…roll on the World Cup!

A boost for Boyle Ah that Michael Ring is a mighty man for rural Ireland all the same. I have very fond childhood memories of our family visiting Lough Key Forest Park. It was epic in its heyday, then it fell into some ruin, then the great comeback was launched. Thanks to great work by people in the local community, assisted by various state agencies and such bodies, the Forest Park is thriving again. Now Minister Ring has coughed up €500,000 of taxpayers’ money for the development of a cycleway from Lough Key Forest Park & Activity Centre to Boyle Town. This is precisely what was needed; a link between the town and the great tourist facility itself. It will surely benefit the town and hopefully inspire some existing business people there or new entrepreneurs to provide further facilities/services in the historic town.

Youth Masses begin.. Former Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill (left) pictured with former assistant manager Roy Keane. Both left their respective roles yesterday (Wednesday) following consecutive 0-0 draws with Northern Ireland and Denmark. It was – we feel – a good week for Irish soccer fans. True, we were roasted 0-0 by Northern Ireland, then roasted 0-0 by Denmark, but it’s safe to open your eyes now. Martin O’Neill is a good football man but he had lost his way as Ireland manager. He had also become bitter, and some of his public comments were very much misjudged. As for Roy Keane (assistant manager) he too had become a liability, too prone to being ‘the story’. Martin and ‘Keano’ are Irish soccer greats, and they may well find success individually elsewhere, but we needed this change. It was a bad week – well, on the face of it – for Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane as the ‘dream team’ abruptly ended their tenure in charge of the Republic of Ireland soccer team. It was, we are told, a decision which was mutually agreed between the duo and their employers, the FAI. What a disaster it’s been of late. The wheels had been coming off for some time…let’s move on now!

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Congratulations to the organisers of a series of Youth Masses which will commence in Roscommon town (Sacred Heart Church) on this Saturday, 24th of November (7 pm). We have full details in this issue.

Our Person(s) of the Week… Our Person of the Week is Leona O’Callaghan, a rape victim who made a powerful victim-impact statement and followed up with a series of compelling media interviews on the day her attacker received a 17-year sentence. Patrick O’Dea is already serving time for sex offences. Waiving her right to anonymity, Ms. O’Callaghan confronted the man who raped her over twenty years ago and told him (in court) that he “did not win”. She had survived, she was exposing an evil man, she was standing up for victims…her powerful victimimpact statement can be read in full online.

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There are further delays to the controversial clinical assessments of residents at the Rosalie Unit in Castlerea after families were informed on Wednesday that an independent observer from the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has withdrawn from the process. Speaking to the Roscommon

People on Wednesday, Liam Walsh, whose mother Breda is a resident at the unit, said family members received word that the ongoing process, which they have vehemently opposed, would now be held up until another independent observer could be appointed. Mr. Walsh said that no reason was given for the withdrawal and the HSE told families that it

hoped a new nominee could be found by mid-January. “The families have been completely against the clinical assessments from the very beginning but they have dragged on. They are two months behind already and now they have been delayed further due to the fact that the College of Psychiatrists has withdrawn. “This is just another exam-

ple of mismanagement by the HSE,” he said. There have been no new admissions at the Alzheimer’s and dementia unit since September 2016. The clinical assessment process started earlier this year and has continued despite calls from Minister for Mental Health and Older People Jim Daly to pause the assessments in July.

People NEWS Roscommon County Council ‘receiving second lowest level of funding in State’ Figures released by the Department of Public Expenditure to Sinn Féin show that Roscommon local authority consistently receives one of the lowest amounts of central Government funding year on year, something that Sinn Féin spokesperson for Roscommon/Galway Claire Kerrane has criticised. Ms. Kerrane said: “So far this year, Roscommon local authority has received €14 million in Government funding, the second lowest level of funding in the entire State. This is compared to €35 million to our neighbours Mayo and almost €22 million to Sligo, with funding for both counties also down €30 million and €24 million respectively. “In 2011, Roscommon received over €32 million in Government funding, that has fallen by €18 million this year. That €18 million that has been lost would make a significant difference to our county and what could be done with it to improve our roads and infrastructure, in particular”. Ms. Kerrane said that the fact that the level of funding from Government is down for counties Galway, Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo and Roscommon shows Fine Gael’s attitude to the West of Ireland and its “indifference” to rural Ireland. “The people of Roscommon pay their taxes like everyone else. We deserve proper funding from Government and at the very least the West of Ireland deserves balance and fairness with the rest of the State”.

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€10m Sacred Heart Hospital project a year behind schedule Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has urged Health Minister Simon Harris to speed up the proposed multi-million euro development at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon Town. 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. Deputy Murphy says that prior to the 2016 General Election it was indicated that this project would be completed in 2021. However, the reply to Deputy Murphy now 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 not scheduled now until 2022. While welcoming the work that has been done, Deputy Murphy said the project is moving at a very slow pace. He pledged to keep this issue on the “radar of the Minister for Health”.

Shannon Key West Hotel case adjourned A company has launched a High Court action in order to try and prevent the Shannon Key West Hotel in Rooskey, which it claims to be in the process of purchasing, from being used to house asylum seekers. Paradub Limited has brought the action against James Kiernan, a businessman who owns the 39-room property. Paradub Limited claims it wants to develop the premises into a tourist hotel. The company is adamant that it has an agreement to buy the hotel, which was closed in 2011, from Mr. Kiernan. Paradub directors allege that the businessman has failed to complete the deal said to be worth

€600,000. In recent weeks it has emerged that a plan has been put in place to house up to 80 asylum seekers at the property but Paradub Limited claims that this is a breach of the purchase agreement and has sought orders including an injunction restraining Mr. Kiernan from entering into any agreement to lease, transfer and dispose of the property to any other party other than the plaintiff. The case was mentioned briefly by Ms. Justice Leonie Reynolds on Thursday, November 15th and was once again before the High Court on Tuesday (20th) where it was

adjourned until next Thursday, November 29th. It was agreed that Mr. Kiernan would file a responding affidavit by next Tuesday (November 27th). As revealed in last week’s Roscommon People, the use of the former hotel in Rooskey was recently raised in a Parliamentary Question by Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy. In response, Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan said that following on-site assessments by staff of his Department, and subject to refurbishment work being completed, the property was “deemed to be a suitable premise for the needs of the Department”.

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ETL (Craft and Giftware), Main Street, Roscommon, is a place where you tend to linger as it is so captivating. “We specialise in sourcing the perfect gift for every occasion, stocking an impressive collection of designer handbags, textiles and jewellery at affordable prices. We have a fantastic range of both Irish and International brands, ” according to Rita. Some of the leading Irish designers stocked at ETL include: Newbridge Jewellery & Giftware, Alan Ardiff Jewellery; Enibas Jewellery; Galway Crystal; Genesis and Mindy Brown; Newgrange, Tipperary Crystal and Shannonbridge. We also support local designers, including artwork by Black Hen of Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon; Leitrim Artwood from Drumshambo, Button Studio, Athlone, County Westmeath. and Rita Oates, Roscommon town. With Christmas now just around the corner, ETL should feature strongly in local shoppers’ plans

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Town to light up for Christmas this Sunday! Roscommon Chamber invite you to join us in Roscommon Town Square on Sunday, November 25th for the annual switching-on of the Christmas lights with a special appearance by Santa Claus! People are asked to gather from after 4 pm as large crowds are expected. Allowing for any slight weather delay and Santa’s incredibly busy schedule, organisers are saying the switching-on ceremony will happen between 5-6 pm. Soak up the festive

atmosphere and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. Free parking is available throughout the town and shops will be open for you to start your Christmas shopping early! We encourage you to shop local this Christmas and support local businesses. Let’s promote Roscommon as a destination to shop and enjoy the season, please spread the word with friends, family and online using the hashtag #rosmas.

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NewsPeople A festive appeal for throws and blankets The “front-line workers and volunteers” in the Irish Wheelchair Charity Shop in Roscommon (beside Norio’s on Circular Road) are appealing for help from Roscommon People readers. They say: “In order to give a warm winter hug to our wheelchair users and our elderly pensioners, we have started an appeal to the general public to donate throws/blankets. We will gift-wrap these throws with a kind message – ‘snug as a bug in a rug’ – and distribute them free of charge to these wonderful people”. The group are now appealing to the general public to help by donating their unwanted throws and blankets to this worthy cause.

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Table quiz in Clonown The annual Clonown table quiz takes place this Thursday (22nd) at 8 pm in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone. Tables of 4 cost €40 and there will be tea and refreshments served as well as great prizes and a raffle on the night. Please support.

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Athlone Choral Society Table Quiz The Athlone Choral Society are holding a fundraising Table Quiz on Thursday, 22nd of November at 8 pm in The Bounty, Athlone. Entry fee is €40 for a table of four. Fabulous spot prizes. All welcome.

Cake sale and rafﬂe with ‘Busy Needles’ Roscommon knitting group ‘Busy Needles’ will hold a cake sale and raffle on Friday, November 30th from 10.30 am to 2 pm in The Melting Pot Community Space in Castlecourt in Roscommon town. There will be some beautiful handmade Christmas decorations on offer on the day and all proceeds will go towards Jacinta’s

Abbey Hotel and from Pat O’Rourke on 090-6625694 or 086-0774017. The organisers would be grateful if tickets could be bought in advance so we have an idea of numbers for catering purposes. All support greatly appreciated.

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Roscommon Garden Club Gala Night The Roscommon Garden Club annual Christmas Charity Gala Night will take place on Thursday, December 6th at 8 pm at the Abbey Hotel. There will be a floral demonstration and a finger buffet with wine, tea and coffee. There will also be a big raffle with all of the floral arrangements on the night up for grabs.

Proceeds will go towards the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Roscommon branch. Guest demonstrator is Ethel Mitchell from Moate. A floral demonstrator for many years with a wealth of experience and knowledge, Ethel has her own shop, a converted stable in the grounds of Moate Castle. She has hosted many flower festivals including Birr, Mullingar, Moate and Galway. She has been in charge of the floral tents at the Tullamore Show and is involved in the annual plant sale which is held in Moate. Tickets for the Gala night are €20 and they can be bought from the reception at the

The Mayo-Roscommon Hospice invite you to attend the lighting of their Tree of Light in Knock on Sunday, 2nd of December at 6 pm. All those for whom lights are sponsored will be remembered at the ceremony. You can sponsor a light for the living and deceased at local pharmacies, hospice shops, hospice support groups, Knock Shrine and on www.hospice.ie up until Christmas Eve. Your support would be most appreciated.

Clothes Collection fundraiser Lisaniskey N.S. Parents’ Association have organised a clothes collection. Bags of clothes will be collected at Clooneycolgan Community Centre on Sunday, 25th of November from 10.30 am to 11.30 am and on Tuesday, 27th of November and Wednesday, 28th of November from 9 am to 10 am. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Top Oil – Fueling Roscommon and Connacht! Top Oil in Roscommon town offers home heating oil and a range of fuels at very competitive prices with deliveries to businesses and homes throughout the region. Customer service is paramount, whether ordering fuel over the phone, online at www.top.ie or filling up on the spacious forecourt on the Lanesboro Road. At our service station on the Lanesborough Road, Roscommon we provide 24-hour fuel through our pay at pump facility. Forecourt Supervisor Michael and colleagues Alan Noone and Ben Crosbie find that customers love the convenience of the facility as is there are no delays queuing in-store and they don’t need to leave the car unattended. “It’s also ideal for HGVs and larger vehicles due to the amount of space and ease of access. We have services such as AdBlue on pump, air, water and vacuum which are easily accessible for all of our customers,” adds Michael. Also located in the same premises is the Top Oil Roscommon Home Heating Oil office, where orders are taken seven days a week from domestic, commercial, agricultural and retail customers. “We are very proud of the relationships we have developed with our customers over the years. We ensure that we provide a flexible, reliable and friendly service with competitive pricing at all times. We always strive to go that extra mile for our customers,” says Customer Service Representative Gemma Mulligan. “In terms of heating oil for homes and businesses, we have a number of promotions and price plans to make life easier for our customers. Our new campaign ‘Stronger In Green’ celebrating our proud sponsorship of Connacht Rugby gives our customers €20 discount off an order of 500 litres

when ordering online, just use the Connacht 1 promotional code. We also have a Budget Plan facility, which enables customers to order 500 litres, for example, and pay just €200 up front. A direct debit of €89 is then set up for the following months so that the customer can pay off the remainder and build their account in credit for the following year. This promotion allows the customer to manage their orders and cuts out those big one-off payments,” says Michael. “We deliver to Roscommon, East Galway, Leitrim, Sligo and we do our very best to deliver as quickly as possible and our customer service is second to none,” Michael added. Reinforcing their ethos of giving back to the communities, Top Oil has provided donations, assisted in fundraising events and volunteered for numerous charities and community initiatives, amounting to over €100,000 over the past two years. Recently the Roscommon team presented a cheque to the value of €947.50 to Ger Dowd, Principal of Creggs National School. The funds raised by the team at Top Oil Roscommon are assigned to the provision of new resources for The Sunshine Room, which is a special needs facility for children with severe to profound learning needs. Through their sponsorship of Connacht Rugby they have also committed to developing talent in Connacht by sponsoring the Connacht Rugby Schools Cup. Top Oil Roscommon is located on the Lanesboro Road on the edge of Roscommon town. To find out more about Top Oil’s TOP offers contact Michael Fallon on 086-3909722 or Gemma Mulligan on 094-9870069 or visit us online at www. top.ie.

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Keith Martin, Gemma Mulligan and Michael Fallon pictured outside Top Oil, Roscommon. Photo: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Frenchpark native, Keith Martin, is the newest addition to the Top Oil team in Roscommon town. Keith comes with 20 years of HGV driving experience across the continent but is delighted to be back plying his trade closer to home. “I have driven all across Ireland and the continent. With the European runs you could be gone for up to six weeks, so my work with Top Oil is definitely more family-friendly!” he said. “It’s great to be able to plan the route in the morning and get

home in the evenings knowing that the job is done and customers are happy. “Everything is computerised now and so when the order comes into Gemma at the office in Roscommon town, it’s then sent to the truck where I pick it up on my handheld pod,” he said. Customers are looking for a driver they can trust to deliver the fuel when they need it. Testimonials are posted up from customers to our website regularly such as this one from Do-

lores in Roscommon: “We used to have another company but we changed as we have found Top Oil to be very easy and well informed about what we need”. Top Oil’s convenient online and telephone order system makes life much easier for customers and ensures that drivers like Keith are kept up to date with live information. “We supply homes, commercial premises’, quarries, you name it. It’s all about getting the orders out as quickly as possible to wherever we’re needed”.

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Ballaghaderreen Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Support Group presents a cheque for €29,637.78 to Martina Jennings, Mayo/Roscommon Hospice, in Durkin’s recently. Pictured (l-r): Eileen Towey, Patricia Regan, Pat Dolan, Kathleen Rushe (secretary), Martina Jennings (Mayo/Roscommon Hospice), Noreen Dolan (treasurer), Regina Finn, Teresa Roddy, Marian Geever and Mary Sweeney.

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What the customers say! Blackberry Hearing ring was established in 2015 2015. John Ryan and Dave Gleeson, the founders, drew on their long business experience to provide quality solutions at the best prices with exceptional customer care. “We built the business from scratch around the principles of affordability, transparency, quality and customer care”, says John. “How do we know we have succeeded? Because our customers tell us”. Blackberry Hearing has accumulated hundreds of validated customer Facebook comments on their website www. blackberryhearing.com/testimonials Some of the comments are below and all comments may be viewed on the Blackberry Hearing website.

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The Roscommon Ploughing Association Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, 28th of November at 8.30 pm in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon. Guest speaker on the night is Mr. John Boylan, technical adviser with TP Wheelan, who will speak on weed control in grassland and crops. New members welcome.

Macra na Feirme information evening Macra na Feirme are holding an information evening on Friday, November 23rd at 9 pm in Doherty’s Railway Bar (Castlerea) for all 17 to 35 year olds. Macra na Feirme can be thought of as a fun social outlet for people. Whether it’s sports, social nights, community involvement, agriculture, travel, public speaking, debating or even a little drama, there is something for everyone. You can get involved as much or as little as you like. You do not need to be from a farming background to enjoy all the benefits of Macra. To find out more about joining an existing club or perhaps starting a new club simply come along on the night. Debbie (086-7808987) or Diarmuid (0877908036) are available to contact for further details.

An ‘80s Disco Night out with a raffle and auction in aid of the new Roscommon Hospice will take place in Cattigan’s Bar on Castle Street, Roscommon on Saturday, December 15th with music by DJ Seamus Duke. Sponsorship and items for auction welcome. Contact Seamus on 086-8335380.

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There will be a Sale of Work at Athleague Community Centre from 11 am to 3 pm on Sunday, December 2nd. There will be a selection of Christmas gifts, bric a brac, toys, household items, ornaments and clothes on offer as well as light refreshments. There will also be a Christmas raffle on the day and face-painting for children.

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NewsPeople newsbriefs Meeting aims to establish weekly club for ladies and gents A meeting will be held in Clooneycolgan Community Centre on Tuesday next, November 27th, with a view to setting up a weekly club for ladies and gents. The meeting will commence at 8 pm and all are welcome. This club will be organised by Phil McLoughlin and other members of Clooneycolgan Community Centre and will cater for cooking, crafts and many other activities. Please come along as the club will be set up on the night. For further information contact 090-6627032.

Lisnamult Residents’ indoor market Lisnamult Residents Association’s next 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.

Al-anon Family Groups offer support Al-anon Family Groups have been offering help and support to families and friends of problem drinkers for over 60 years. During Alcohol Awareness Week (19th to 25th), the group is encouraging those living with problem drinkers to find their local Al-anon meeting. For further information, please contact the helpline on 01-8732699.

Annual Bin It! campaign kicks off locally The annual ‘Bin It!’ campaign has taken to the streets again with its visits to schools across the country in a bid to educate and raise awareness of issues surrounding litter and correct litter disposal amongst students. Students from Coláiste Chiaráin, Summerhill, and Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown, participated in the Bin It! workshop that visited their schools. Bin It! features an actor-led workshop which visits secondary schools across participating local authority areas. For more information check out www. biniteducation.com and www.gumlittertaskforce.ie.

Series of Youth Masses begins in Roscommon this Saturday A series of Youth Masses are being organised in Roscommon Town. The overall aim is to provide a Mass for all parishioners, but especially aimed at young people, once a month, over a 6-month period – November 2018 to June 2019. The main objective is to deliver a Mass in a format that young people can relate to, employing the two forms of effective communication appropriate to that age group – aural and visual. (Young people receive messages aurally

through their music and song, and visually through the technology they use on a daily basis). Each Mass would have a relevant theme to young people – in actual fact to people in general, e.g. caring for others, caring for ourselves, resilience, loneliness, gratitude, homelessness, optimism, social intelligence, etc. (Building blocks to help and develop young people’s characters and life skills). Some popular appropriate songs will be played

throughout the Mass – these can be linked into the theme of the Mass. As the songs are being performed, images will be shown on a large screen that are also linked into the theme of the Mass and the songs being played. The first Mass will be held on this Saturday, 24th of November 2018 at 7 pm. This is the normal Saturday evening parish Mass. While this Mass has been designed for young people, it is hoped that people of all ages will attend and benefit from

the huge amount of work young people have put into this initiative. It is hoped that subsequent Masses will take place on the last Saturday of Janu-

ary, February and March 2019 and if these are successful, it is hoped they will continue every month until June 2019. All are very welcome.

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Strong student support for initiative Background In September 2018, a survey of 3rd, 5th and 6th year students in the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon was conducted by Ms. Ann Fitzmaurice, Religion teacher. The purpose of this survey was to determine the level of interest in the provision of a Youth Mass in this format (in Roscommon parish), using modern songs with relevant themes…among a varying age group of young people in these classes. This was a significant survey as the total number of respondents was 107 students from 3rd, 5th and 6th year classes,

and the results were equally significant. 65% of those polled responded positively to the idea. The results of this survey, which was totally anonymous, showed there was a large interest in providing a youth Mass in the parish of Roscommon and that was a surprise to many people. The Principals of the three Roscommon town secondary schools, and the Religion teachers therein, have fully supported this community initiative. A core committee consisting of students of varying ages from the three schools are progressing the first Mass.

Pictured at the Royal College of Surgeons Dublin conferring ceremony is Maria Quigley, Weekfield, Co. Roscommon, who graduated with a First Class Honours Post Graduate Diploma in Renal Nursing.

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Fun Run/Walk in aid of Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association All roads lead to Lecarrow on Sunday!

All roads lead to Lecarrow for the inaugural walk/run in aid of the IMNDA (Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association) and RMN (Research Motor Neuron Disease) which takes place this Sunday, 25th of November at 1 pm from St. John’s Community Centre. The event is called ‘Co. Roscommon Fun Walk/ Run While You Can’ and it is all about bringing communities and people across the county together to raise awareness and support for Motor Neuron Disease. By promoting and joining our Walk/Run, you are not only lending your voice to the call for better supports and services for people living with this condition, but making those supports possible. Sadly, many people in our county and clubs/organisations have been affected by this dreadful, life-limiting condition. Most of us know somebody who, unfortunately, is currently suffering with, or has died from the disease.

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50% of the funds raised will be used in the Roscommon area with the other 50% going towards Motor Neuron Research. This Walk/Run is for everyone, irrespective of fitness levels. 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 noon and all walks begin at 1 pm. Registration fee is €10 for individuals and €20

for families. Refreshments will be served before, during and after the walk. The committee would really appreciate your support in making this a successful fundraiser for a very worthy cause. You

can support by promoting and sharing the event with your members, families, friends and associates through word of mouth or on social media. For further details, find the event on Facebook or ring 087-2607407.

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Johnston’s Pharmacy and The Bees Knees host Customer Appreciation Day! Free make-up and nutrition tips on the day As a big thank you to all of their loyal customers down through the years, Johnston’s Pharmacy, Ballygar and The Bees Knees Health Store invite you to their customer appreciation day on Thursday, November 29th. There will be music, festive treats, spot prizes and lots of festive cheer on the day. As a token of Johnston’s Pharmacy and The Bees Knees’ appreciation, next Thursday’s customer appreciation day will feature special offers including 20% off stock including Antica Jewellery, Celtic Candles, Faith in Nature, Green Angel, Yope Skincare and all Christmas gift sets in store. As well as these wonderful special offers, The Bees Knees’ resident nutritionist, Laura Downes

from Terranova Nutrition, will be available from 12 pm to 3 pm, offering free nutritional advice and mini consultations. Local make-up artist, Ursula Kelly from Midas Make-up, will also be in store from 12 pm to 3 pm offering free mini makeovers and tips. With Christmas just around the corner, both Johnston’s Pharmacy and The Bees Knees Health Store are now taking bookings for their very popular bespoke Christmas Hampers, which can be designed to suit every budget. Gift vouchers are also available and always go a long way in store! Next Thursday (29th) promises to be the perfect start to the Christmas shopping period with free nutrition and make-up advice from 12 to 3 pm and plenty of Christmas gift ideas throughout Customer Appreciation Day. Contact Johnston’s Pharmacy on 090-6624780 or The Bees Knees Health Store on 0906624409 for more information.

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People NEWS Irish Water to replace aged water mains in Rooskey Irish Water, working in partnership with Roscommon County Council, is replacing 860 metres of aged problematic water mains in Rooskey Village to improve security of supply, improve water quality and reduce high levels of leakage. The works are part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme, which will reduce the high level of leakage across the country by fixing or replacing old and leaking water pipes over the next four years. Works are due to commence in late November and will take approximately 10 weeks to complete. Dave Murphy from Irish Water explained: “The works involve the replacement of approximately 860 metres of aged cast-iron water mains with high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes. Once complete, the community in this area of Rooskey will benefit from a more secure water supply. “The section of works will begin at the R371/L-1415 junction and finish at the River Shannon Bridge. The works will also involve laying new water service connections from the public water main in the road to customers’ property boundaries and connecting it to the customers’ water supply. Where the existing service connections on the public side are lead, these will be replaced as part of this improvement work”. The works will be carried out by Farrans Construction Ltd on behalf of Irish Water and are due to be completed by late January 2019. Traffic management will be in place for the duration of the works.

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Local politicians have welcomed a funding allocation of €500,000 by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, to develop a cycleway from Lough Key Forest Park & Activity Centre to Boyle Town. The funding has been allocated under his Department’s Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. Senator Frank Feighan said: “This is fantastic news for Boyle and the development of this cycle corridor linking up Boyle to our wonderful amenity at Lough Key Forest Park is a huge boost not just for the town but for this whole region. “The ongoing development at Lough Key Forest Park & Activity Centre and its range of top class facilities continues to attract growing visitor numbers and the development of this cycleway will undoubtedly attract more and more of these people into the town of Boyle. “Undoubtedly, the cycleway will have significant spin-offs for the local economy”. Deputy Denis Naughten said: “The funding has been allocated by Minister Michael Ring and is a significant endorsement by Government of the Boyle 2040 Plan, as this link between the town and the Forest Park is part of the far broader strategic plan as part of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands tourism brand”. Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins said that the new cycle corridor will provide a great new amenity for the community and will help greatly to draw tourists who visit Lough Key into the centre of Boyle and will “help to build on the great success of Lough Key Forest Park”.

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Local student wins national award at SciFest 2018 On Friday, 9th of November, Éabha Kelly, a 2nd year student from Scoil Muire gan Smál, Convent of Mercy, Roscommon Town, competed among the top young minds at the SciFest 2018 National Final. Éabha was awarded the Broadcom Masters Award for her project, which investigated how microwave radiation affects living organisms. SciFest is funded primarily by Science Foundation Ireland, Intel Ireland and Boston Scientific. SciFest is an All-Ireland STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) initiative, which fosters active, collaborative and inquiry-based learning among second level students. With her project, Éabha observed how microwave radiation influences living organisms, in this case radish plants. She exposed different groups of radish plant seeds to different levels of radiation and tracked its effect on their growth. Sheila Porter, SciFest Founder and CEO, presented Éabha with her prize – the Broadcom Mas-

SUBJECTS OFFERED AT SENIOR CYCLE SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJECT Irish English Maths Accounting DCG History Agricultural Science Economics Home Economics Art Engineering Music Biology French PE Business Geography Physics Chemistry German Religion Construction Studies Guidance Technology SUBJECTS OFFERED AT JUNIOR CYCLE SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJECT Irish English Maths Geography History Religion CSPE SPHE PE Art Home Economics Technical Graphics Business Metalwork Technology French Music Woodwork German Science Coding FRIENDS programme (1st yr) Wellbeing / .be (1st yr) Study skills

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES – OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT & ACHIEVEMENT Castlerea Community School is committed to delivering a holistic education that encompasses all elements of student learning. In this regard, extra-curricular activity is essential in forming competencies in the areas of emotional and social learning and educational development. Team buliding, self-directed and experiential learning are critical to the devlopment of these skills. As such we present a variety of extra-curricular activities to our students in a vibrant and focused manner. These include: Basketball, Young Scientist, School Tours, Educational / Field Trips, Gaelic Football, Sci Fest Competition, German Exchange programme, Robotics competition, Soccer, Green School, Supervised Study, Drama / Performance, Indoor sports – Badminton, Table tennis, Dance, Gymnastics, Active School, Homework Club, Young St. Vincent de Paul, Running Club, Debating, School Bank, John Paul II Awards, School Walk, Public Speaking, Prefects, GAISCE, BT Young scientist, Poetry Aloud, Darkness Into Light, Cycle Against Suicide, Maths Competitions, Readathon, Community Involvement / Active citizenship, Amber Flag, Athletics, School Choir, Guest Speakers, Development Education, Doodle 4 Google, Yoga, Gníomhaíochtaí, Seachtain na Gaeilge, ; st students A Comparison of H1 and H2 grades achieved in CCS versus ls from pa that is Testimonia urishes all the national average, across a sample of subjects (LC 2018):

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Éabha Kelly, a 2nd year student from Scoil Muire gan Smál, Convent of Mercy, Roscommon Town receives her award from Sheila Porter, SciFest Founder and CEO.

ters Award. The prize includes attendance at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona next

year. Éabha secured her place at the National Final after her success at the SciFest regional final in Institute of Technology Sligo.

Castlerea Community School is committed to the wellbeing of its students, staff and entire school community. The school’s approach to upholding the wellbeing of our community has been informed by the NCCA Junior Cycle Wellbeing Guidelines and is underpinned by our philosophy set out in our mission statement of “pursuit of excellence in education in a caring environment of mutual respect so as to foster the full potential of its students and staff”.

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Imagine…. perfect beginnings at Hodson Bay Hotel Our dedicated Wedding team warmly welcomes you to our Winter Wedding Open Day which will take place on Sunday, 25th of November between 2 and 5 pm. Let us introduce you to our newly-refurbished ballroom – the final piece of the puzzle to our exclusive Wedding Wing. At Hodson Bay Hotel, it is the little touches that allow us to create the perfect moments for your wedding day to mark the beginning of your life together. As your family and friends raise a glass to you, our dedicated Wedding Management Team will stand proudly by, ensuring no stone is left unturned to provide you with the perfect celebration. Hodson Bay Hotel has earned its reputation as one of Ireland’s leading wedding venues. Offering a spectacular location on the beautiful shores of Lough Ree, elegant banqueting suites, excellent food and service combined with the wealth of experience and dedication of our team, Hodson Bay Hotel will strive to create the wedding reception of your dreams. Visit us on Sunday, 25th of November between 2 and 5 pm to see what our Wedding experience can offer for your Big Day! Enjoy food demonstrations with our chef, experience live bands, chat with partnered suppliers, meet our Wedding team and much more… For further information or to RSVP to our Winter Wedding Open Day, please contact our Wedding Sales Manager, Erica Kelly on 090-6442000 or weddings@ hodsonbayhotel.com

Award-winning Frances opens studio to public Award-winning master weaver Frances Crowe will open her studio to the public on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of December 2018 (10 am to 5 pm daily). Grange Studio is located at Grange, Four Mile House, Roscommon. You will get the opportunity to see how she creates her hand-woven wall tapestries in the Le Goblin style. Frances is one of Ireland’s leading textile and fibre fine artists, exhibiting in many international and global exhibitions. She will have a large selection of keenly priced works for sale, ranging from prints to wall hangings.

If you need a corporate gift, a presentation piece, or a warm colourful artwork to enhance your environment, you will find something to suit your taste. For private appointments please ring 087-7760250 to arrange a time. Frances is passionate about her practice and is keen to pass on her skills and knowledge. She facilitates a 2-day workshop once a month. The January workshop is fully booked. Dates for February are Saturday, 23rd and Sunday, 24th 2019. Private groups and one to one teaching can be arranged. www.francescrowe.com.

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NewsPeople newsbriefs Table Quiz in aid of Ballaghaderreen Community Park A Table Quiz in aid of Ballaghaderreen Community Park will take place in Spells Bar, Pound St., on Thursday, 6th of December at 9 pm sharp. Entry fee is €40 for a table of 4. Raffle on the night. Come along and support a good cause. All welcome.

Traditional Music Concert in aid of Brusna NS A fundraising Traditional Music Concert in aid of Brusna N.S. with special guests Fr. James McDonagh, Harry McGowan and Laura Ganley will take place on Friday, 23rd of November in The Brusna Inn, Brusna, Ballaghaderreen. Doors open at 9 pm. Tickets €10 on the door. Raffle on the night. All welcome.

Class of ’77 Convent Reunion 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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Local AIT student receives ‘Student of the Year’ award The presentation of awards to students took place last week during the Graduation ceremonies at Athlone IT. Local girl Nicolle Mullen was the recipient of this year’s Student of the Year in the Bachelor of Business in Sport and Tourism (Hons.). The award has been sponsored for the last 15 years by the Hodson Bay Hotel Group. Pictured presenting Nicolle with the award was Tim Hayes, Managing Director of the Hodson Bay Hotel, Dr. Tony Johnston and Dean of Faculty Dr. Eoin Langan of Athlone Institute of Technology.

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Fitzmaurice fearful for 230 more post ofﬁces Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice fears that the “game could be up” for another 230 post offices. Earlier this year, a total of 390 post offices were offered exit packages by An Post – which led to 160 postmasters and postmistresses opting to retire. However, Deputy Fitzmaurice is hugely concerned that a further 230 outlets are “still on the chopping block” and that it is only a matter of time before some of these are also closed once their existing contracts expire. Having received a response from An Post regarding a number of his concerns, Deputy Fitzmaurice said: “Let’s be clear here; if a postmaster or postmistress wishes to retire or passes

away, the future of that post office is not guaranteed. An Post has confirmed that it will deal with each situation on a case by case basis”. While An Post maintains that it will take the presence of a customer base, transaction levels and the proximity to other outlets into account when making a decision, this is still a huge blow for rural parts of Ireland, Deputy Fitzmaurice said. An Post has continuously stated its commitment to ‘endeavour to ensure’ that 95% of the population in rural areas will be within 15km of at least one post office and that ‘settlements with over 500 people’ will have a post office. Deputy Fitzmaurice: “Given the current stand-

ard of public transport services in rural Ireland, how can we expect people with no form of personal transport to travel 15km?” Continuing, the independent TD added: “Now the facts are out. It is clear for everyone to see that this Government is failing rural Ireland, while Fianna Fáil sits on its hands and does nothing. “If this trend is allowed to continue, people in rural Ireland will be left without a Garda Station, a post office or even a local pub. Those living in rural parts of Ireland have been forgotten about by this Government. Will this Government not be happy unless the majority of rural Ireland is covered in forestry?”

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TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 Roscommon County Council hereby gives notice of its decision to close the road referred to hereunder for the period and the reason specified. Road to be closed: The L-6027-0 from its junction with the R-368-200 to its junction with the L-60272-0. Alternative Routes: Traffic will be diverted along the R-368-200 from its junction with the L-6027-0 turning left onto the L-6015-42 and continuing onto the L-6015-24. At the junction of the L-6015-24 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. Map showing proposed closure/diversions is available on www.roscommoncoco.ie Mr Martin Lydon Director of Services Water Services Roscommon County Council Aras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98 22nd November 2018

Castlecoote Tidy Towns Committee recently received flower bulbs, which were kindly sponsored by Casey’s of Roscommon. The daffodil and tulip bulbs will add immense colour to the village in spring time. Thanks to the Fás workers for planting them. Back row, left to right: Ann Connell, Mick Ward, Ivor Heavy, Jim McCausland (Casey’s manager), Kieran Connell, Pat Carton, Aidan McGuire, manager. Front row, left to right: Shaun Mullen, Sarah Regan, Daniel Heavy, Gerry Beirne and Margaret Reilly. Thanks to all who worked so hard all year to keep Castlecoote in first place in Roscommon and recipient of Gold Medal for 2018.

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NewsPeople Seeking memories of Nurse Donlon… Do you remember Nurse Donlon and her sweet shop? What are your memories? Do you remember Nurse Donlon as a nurse and also with her three sisters in the shop? Did you have a hot pot of tea and something to eat in her café while attending the Fair Day? Do you remember the shake (red lemonade and ice cream) in the high glass? Nurse Margaret Donlon was the District Nurse in

Lanesboro. Are you one of the babies whom she delivered at home? Are you an older family member that remembers the famous nurse arriving for the home-birth? If you have memories and photographs of the nurse you are invited to write them down and send them into Stella in the library or you can email Stella at lanesborolibrary@longfordcoco.ie or alternatively you can drop them into O’Brien’s for delivery to Stella.

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Kathleen Corrigan won €58,000 on last Saturday’s National Lottery Winning Streak game show on RTÉ. Pictured here at the presentation of the winner’s cheques were, from left to right: Marty Whelan, Winning Streak game show co-host; Kathleen Corrigan, winning player; Brett Cross, Head of Technology at The National Lottery and Sinead Kennedy, Winning Streak game show co-host. The winning ticket was bought from Duffy’s SuperValu, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Photo: Mac Innes Photography

Philadelphia, here Kathleen comes! A County Roscommon grandmother has fulfilled her lifetime ambition by spinning the iconic Winning Streak wheel. She scooped a massive €58,000 in cash prizes in last Saturday’s TV gameshow on RTÉ One. Kathleen Corrigan from Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon could not believe her luck when she was called

on to spin the Winning Streak wheel. Kathleen has ten children and is a proud grandmother to 15 grandchildren. All of her children were in the Winning Streak audience last Saturday with the exception of her son Francis, who lives in Philadelphia with his family. In her spare time Kathleen loves

her once-a-week game of bingo on a Sunday night. Kathleen adores her two dogs Suzie (Jack Russell) and Lassie (Collie) and they love her too and are very protective of her. With her Winning Streak winnings, Kathleen is now planning a once in a lifetime visit to Philadelphia to visit her son Francis in the New Year.

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How to Mind your Will Strokestown GP’s practical guide to protecting your will Have you ever been in a position where a vulnerable, defenceless or exposed loved one needs protection from undue influence and pressure from others to change their last Will and Testament? Many families may find themselves in this situation and are unsure of what to do or who to approach for help. English law states that when writing a will, an individual must comprehend the nature of the act that they are engaging and ‘no insane delusion shall influence his will’. In his new book, Strokestown GP Dr. Hugh F. O’Donnell brings us a comprehensive guide to establishing ‘testamentary capacity’, explaining Strokestown GP Dr. Hugh F. O’Donnell brings us a the importance of making a will, and comprehensive guide to establishing ‘testamentary capacity’, explaining the importance of making a will, and how best to go how best to go about this. This comprehensive and helpful about this.

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RBK marks 60th anniversary with Scholarship Programme for students RBK is pleased to announce that in celebration of the firm’s 60th anniversary, the firm is launching a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative offering an annual bursary prize to leaving cert students towards their chosen business field/third level education. The award also includes a 9-week internship with RBK. Commenting on this announce-

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broader than that, and as one of our core values we focus on ensuring that we give back to the community as much as we can by supporting education, community sponsorships, and active involvement”. RBK was founded in 1958 by Tipperary native, Paddy Russell, in Church Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

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Roscommon staff recognised for 25 years’ service with Aurivo Aurivo, the globally focused agribusiness based in the North-West of Ireland, held a special event to honour staff with 25 years’ service recently. The event was held at the Glasshouse Hotel in Sligo. Pictured (Below) at the Aurivo staff event were Russell Waldron; Pat Duffy, Chairman, Aurivo; Robert Hosey; Aaron Forde, CEO, Aurivo, and Damien Hanley.

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Drama Group bring ‘Moll’ to Arts Centre Roscommon Drama Group will take to the stage at Roscommon Arts Centre later this week with their production of John B Keane’s timeless classic ‘Moll’. Moll, the new housekeeper, brings great promise for the parish priest, Canon Pratt, and his two curates. However, with the passage of time, Moll turns out to be a tyrant who bestows all of her culinary favours on the Canon and makes life a misery for his two ‘half-starved henchmen’. Under the direction of Margaret Madden and starring a host of familiar Roscommon faces, join Roscommon Drama Group for three fantastic nights of theatre on Thursday, 22nd, Friday, 23rd & Saturday, 24th of November from 8 pm sharp. Tickets are selling fast so book now at box office on 0906625824 or from roscommonartscentre.ie

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Boyle Musical Society presents The Addams Family The Addams Family are coming to town this week and the stage is set for the entertainment highlight of the year in Boyle! In the twelve weeks since rehearsals began, the cast, committee, crew and production team have spent every moment ensuring that this will be an unforgettable show! So, with the lights set, the soundcheck complete and the orchestra tuned up, the cast are ready to unveil what promises to be Boyle Musical Society’s best show ever! This will be a fantastic heartwarming musical comedy, following the dark and ghoulish activities of the Addams Family. The show promises to be a spectacular production for all the family, full of kooky characters, quirky dancing and upbeat musical numbers

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‘The Addams Family’ is a show for all the family and it opens on Wednesday, 21st of November and will continue until Saturday, 24th of November at 8 pm nightly in St. Joseph’s Hall, Boyle. Tickets are priced at €15 but special concessions of €12 tickets for children, students and senior citizens, will be available for Thursday night’s show. There will be a Matinée performance on Saturday 24th at 2.30 pm and tickets are €15 and €10. Tickets are available from Únabhán beside King House and will also be available at the door every night. Tickets can also be booked by telephone on the BMS Ticketline (071-9663033). For further information please visit www.boylemusicalsociety.com or follow Boyle Musical So- Grainne Caldbeck - Morticia. ciety on Facebook.

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Christmas Show at Solas Gallery Solas Gallery in Ballinamore is delighted to announce the opening of its members’ Christmas Exhibition on Friday, 23rd of November. The show will be running into the New Year and promises to feature colour and style to suit all tastes. From still life to wildlife, abstract to landscape, there is little or nothing to compare with the gift of art at

Yuletide, a personal treasure to enhance anyone’s life for years to come. Come join us for a glass of mulled wine, some mince pies and a chance to meet the artists and art-lovers alike! The show will be officially opened by local man, Michael McGovern, Manager of SuperValu, Ballinamore. Doors open at 7.30 pm. All welcome.

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION What’s the truth Jesus comes to bear witness to in this last Gospel of the Church’s year? It’s the truth that in Jesus, God keeps the promise He made to David of an everlasting kingdom, of an heir who would be His Son, “the first born, highest of the kings of the earth” (see 2 Samuel 7:12– 16; Psalm 89:27–38). Today’s Second Reading, taken from the Book of Revelation, quotes these promises and celebrates Jesus as “the faithful witness”. The reading hearkens back to Isaiah’s prophecy that the Messiah would “witness to the peoples” that God is renewing His “everlasting covenant” with David (see Isaiah 55:3–5). But as Jesus tells Pilate, there’s far more going on here than the restoration of a temporal monarchy. In the Revelation reading, Jesus calls Himself “the Alpha and the Omega,” the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. He’s applying to Himself a description that God uses to describe Himself in the Old Testament – the first and the last, the One who calls forth all generations (see Isaiah 41:4; 44:6; 48:12). “He has made the world” today’s Psalm cries, and His dominion is over all creation (see also John 1:3; Colossians 1:16–17). In the vision of Daniel we hear in today’s First Reading, He comes on “the clouds of heaven” – another sign of His divinity – to be given “glory and kingship” forever over all nations and peoples. Christ is King and His kingdom, while not of this world, exists in this world in the Church. We are a royal people. We know we have been loved by Him and freed by His blood and transformed into “a kingdom, priests for his God and Father” (see also Exodus 19:6; 1 Peter 2:9). As a priestly people, we share in His sacrifice and in His witness to God’s everlasting covenant. We belong to His truth and listen to His voice, waiting for Him to come again amid the clouds. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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‘Lightning’ can strike twice… in my not so trusty Volvo One of the things I remember from my childhood is the saying ‘Lightning doesn’t strike twice’. I never had any reason to either believe or disbelieve it – it was just one of those sayings. Back then there were loads of those types of sayings that I never really thought about. However, last week, as myself and the occasionally trusty old Volvo were making our way home from work in Athlone, metaphorically at least, the good old lightning did strike a second time! Just about a year ago, as I approached

the major roundabout heading towards Monksland, the computer went bananas, and after giving me all kinds of messages, the car just switched itself off, and I broke down in the busiest lane of traffic that anyone could imagine. That particular evening an off-duty Garda came to my assistance and managed to get me off the road and into a nearby gateway. Then last week, in exactly the same spot, the same thing happened…a multitude of lights started flashing on the dash, messages about anti-skid and total brake failure appeared, and

before I knew it I was broken down in the very same place and millions of cars were trying to get by me. This time it was an official Garda car that came to my aid (I wonder have they some magic eye in the sky that tells them I’m broken down again), and I found myself back in the same gate, stranded, but thankfully still alive. Anyway, the good news is that this time, I remembered that I had ‘Breakdown assistance’ included in my insurance policy, and I cannot praise Axa enough – I had a breakdown man out to me in no time, my car was

taken away, and the following morning it was delivered to my own garage man, who has the unenviable task of sorting out the computer and getting it to tell my car it can go again. God be with the days when everything was manual, and computers were only used in high finance/busy offices, and if the car broke down it did so because it was banjaxed, and not because some microchip went haywire and told your car to stop. I have to find a trusty old Volvo, with the emphasis on old, somewhere. Just realised my 06 model is too young…

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‘Visiting Gardai said they’d be back… hopefully not in uniform!’ Last Saturday was one of those days when, right from the early morning, there was an air of expectation around – and it was nothing to do with Theresa May or Arlene Foster or Leo or Brexit – but rather to do with the fact that the All Blacks were in town. Everyone was anticipating a massive battle later in the evening, when they were due to face our Irish lads in an eagerly-awaited international in the new headquarters of Irish rugby, the Aviva Stadium. By the time it came to pull the doors of the shop behind me, a little earlier than normal, I was literally at fever pitch, and as the minutes to kick-off passed slowly by, I was more excited than I have ever been before any game, be it rugby, football, hurling, or (God forbid) soccer, and I couldn’t wait for the action to get underway.

By now, everyone knows that Ireland won a match that was every bit as good as I had hoped for, and for commitment, skill, bravery and heart it has to be the best victory ever. It’s obvious that Joe Schmidt learnt a lot from the last World Cup, principally that you have to have cover in every position. Against Argentina three years ago, when we lost four or five of our main men we had no-one (of similar quality) to replace them. Now we can put lads in who are every bit as good as the first choice players (with maybe one or two exceptions), and that is why we can look forward to a decent crack at next year’s competition. After the game I headed to an absolutely packed Mikeen’s, where I encountered a bus-load of Gardai who were staying in Hannon’s Hotel

for the night, but who had headed to Creggs – because of its rugby heritage – to watch the game. They were from every corner of the island of Ireland, and they couldn’t get over the atmosphere in Mikeen’s during the game. It was great to hear how much they enjoyed themselves, and they vowed to come back again; hope they’re not in uniform! As luck would have it, one of the touring party had a connection with the Limerick hurling team, and they had the McCarthy Cup with them, and our own Limerick lady, Nora Connelly, was more than delighted to welcome the cup to Creggs, and she even allowed them to take a picture of her with the cup. We had it here last year with Galway – and hopefully we will take it back again in 2019.

Last week the great Sonny Knowles passed away, and Joe Duffy’s entire Liveline programme on Thursday was devoted to stories and tales about the popular entertainer. There can be no doubt that he appears to have been a true gentleman, and a very genuine guy. As people said, he appeared in all the major venues around Ireland – and further afield – but what no-one mentioned was that he performed, not once but twice, in our little village of Creggs. The first time he was here was with the Pacific showband in the mid-1960s, at a time when the then lead singer Sean Fagan was number one in the charts with the Jim Reeves hit, Distant Drums, and my big memory is that the two stars, Fagan and Knowles, refused to eat in Ma Kennedy’s with the rest of the band, and the Carnival Committee had to hire (and pay for) Paddy Cuddy’s taxi to take them into the Abbey Hotel for a feed! Later, in the late 1970s, at which stage he was Ireland’s King of Cabaret, Sonny was the first major artist to appear in Bradley’s here in Creggs, and even though it’s almost forty years ago, I can still remember the huge excitement when the ‘window cleaner’ came to town. He had a great career in the music business, and his many fans will miss him dearly. May he rest in peace.

Till next week, Bye for now!

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WeekendPeople newsbriefs 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 on lkeane@roscommoncoco.ie.

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 Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town. Guest speaker on the day is former President of Ireland, Dr. Mary McAleese. If you would like to attend you can purchase your tickets online at www.hospice.ie or contact the Hospice office on 094-9388666.

Cootehall Barracks Renovation fundraiser 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 BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club North/South – 1st: M. Egan & O. Fahy, 2nd: P. & S. Cooney, Gross: A. Rafferty & V. McManus. East/ West – 1st: P. & V. Finneran, 2nd: M. Dermody & E. Kelly, Gross: L. & L. Curley. Happy ‘71 Bridge Club Margaret Hession Memorial – 1st: N. Murtagh & M. Shannon, 2nd: S. & P. Cooney, Gross: T. Smyth & L. Shine. St. Coman’s Bridge Club Ado O’Donnell Memorial – 1st: N. Costello & C. McGrath, 2nd: K. Corcoran & K. Gately, Gross: K. Dowd & C. Ansboro. Session 1: C. Tierney & M. Dermody, Session 2: P. Kelly & K. Gordon. North/ South – 1st: K. Corcoran & K. Gately, 2nd: B. Weir & P. Kelly, Gross: S. Farrell & B. McCarthy. East/West – 1st: S. Hickey & E. Mulry, 2nd: M. Dermody & C. Tierney, Gross: G. Spillane & M. Hickey. Ballymurray Bridge Club Section A North/South – 1st: G. Neilan & E. Mulry, 2nd: E. Curley & A. Hewitt, Gross: A. & M. Costello. East/West – 1st: K. Walshe & M. Doyle, 2nd: B. Jones & R. McDermott, Gross: M. McSharry & K. Gately. Section North/South – 1st: M. Hickey & R. Roughneen, 2nd: A. Igoe & G. McDermott, Gross: V. & P. Finneran. East/West – 1st: S.Kelly & K. Blighe, 2nd: M. Hanley & H. Earley, Gross: M. Dolan & K. Coyle. Kilbride Bridge Club North/South – 1st: S. Macken & M. Mullen, 2nd: M. Kelly & G. McDermott, 3rd: P. Clogher & M. Farrell. East/West – 1st: L. Hussey & A. Gaffney, 2nd: B. Moran & A. Igoe, 3rd: P. Donoghoe & K. Burke.

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Are we accepting violence against women as part of our culture? Watching Virgin Media’s 5.30 pm News on Monday night, through no fault of the excellent broadcaster who was simply reporting the day’s stories, the three leading items focused on violence perpetrated against women. Stopping in my tracks, I suddenly realised that, due to the prevalence of these savage assaults, I am not only living in a country that appears to tolerate this repulsive violation, it accepts it as if it were almost part of our culture. And that’s not something we, as a rightthinking society, should ever be sanctioning. Something else we should not be sanctioning is victim blaming and shaming; and yet, only recently in a rape trial, a barrister representing a 27-year-old individual who was accused of raping a 17-year-old teen, directed, (with unbelievable callousness in my opinion), that the jury should reflect on the type of underwear worn by the child. And yes, that’s what she was at the time of the alleged incident, a child, whom, at 17, was below the age of majority. The accused was found to be not guilty. But I digress…back to Monday’s News, where the first segment dealt with an 85-yearold defenceless, wheelchairbound Dublin grandmother called Jenny Powell; a gentle woman who has dedicated her life to helping animals. Ms. Powell was brutally beaten with a hammer by a gang of wimpy scumbags who got away with €20. The other items

dealt with the grooming and the heinous rape of a young woman by a polluted pervert when she was a child of just 12; and the rape of a woman by a depraved degenerate she met on a dating site. Now it may, (it may not), have escaped your notice folks, but this very Friday marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Action, an annual campaign initiated by Women’s Aid, opposing violence against women. And, while some of you reading this may tut-tut, wring your hands, and express how shocking these crimes are before moving on with your lives – and

there’s nothing wrong with that reaction, it’s perfectly reasonable – I have to say that despite the empathy we show towards these harmed women, despite the high profile public awareness campaigns and the training initiatives being rolled out, as well as the support of the fantastic charitable services who do their best with limited funding, the latest statistics – which were registered by Women’s Aid in 2017 – that a staggering ‘15,833 disclosures of domestic violence’ levelled at women was noted during ‘21,451 contacts’ with the service, makes for distressing reading.

These figures must clearly indicate to any right-thinking individual that, instead of getting better, the situation is escalating to a much more disturbing level. So, instead of the outpouring of upset and shock displayed by the public, the Government, and by legislators in response to the rising incidents of persecution, oppression and the torture of women, I’d suggest that what we need is an entire shift in public perspective. Now I know that Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has great plans to bring proposals to Cabinet regarding the commission of a second Sexual Abuse and Violence in Ireland (SAVI) report into looking at incidents of sexual violence by the end of the month, (and well done to him). Against the backdrop of his impressive rhetoric, (and the fact Christmas is on the horizon, and we know this is typically a time when, for various reasons, violence against women spikes), as someone who has identified in this publication as a survivor of a violent rape, (and while I don’t presume other survivors share my curiosity…they may), I’d like to ask the Minister what strategies he plans to put in place to protect Irish women while the steering group is putting this report together? It’s my opinion that the only way we’ll stop the women of this country facing and suffering any future intolerable atrocities levelled at them, is to focus all of our efforts, services and resources around implementing prevention, as opposed to constantly reverting to the tenacious tendency of blaming the victim for causing her own misfortune.

Helping Roscommon’s needy kitties this Christmas ‘Tis the season of caring and sharing, and you may have noticed there are a lot of fundraising charity events happening around the county at the moment. Well, if I could be so bold as to point readers in the direction of a fantastic little local charity called TNR South Roscommon, who are holding a fundraiser on Sunday, 2nd of December in the Athleague Community Centre from 11 am to 3 pm. TNR South Roscommon is a group of wonderfully dedicated volunteers who help homeless kitty cats in the Roscommon and Athleague areas. They do tremendous work by making their meagre funds and resources stretch towards humanely trapping and neutering, as well as providing vital veterinary health checks and vaccinations for these vulnerable

feral cats, before returning them to their natural habitat where they can live their lives without further reproducing, thus stabilising the population. TNR South Roscommon also carry out the successful rehoming of the gorgeous kittens they have lovingly managed to socialise ensuring they live their lives in a caring family environment instead of trying to survive on the streets where they’re exposed to an existence of poor health, hunger, neglect and abuse. So, if you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift, or just want to grab a coffee, a piece of cake and a friendly chat with a fellow kitty cat lover, do drop by and show TNR South Roscommon your support this kitty-mas; it will be most welcome.

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Ballintubber Shines A Light for Hospice! Ofﬁcial lighting of Tree this Saturday Ballintubber community spirit was alive again as the village’s second ‘Shine A Light for Hospice’ tree was erected in the grounds of St. Bride’s Church recently. This is a local fundraising effort to support the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice and the annual Shine A Light campaign which runs in Knock each year. Organisers and locals have described the campaign as “a lovely way to remember a loved one”. A special Mass will be held in Ballintubber in order to remember all those for whom cards were purchased this December. The official lighting of the tree is set to take place this Saturday, November 24th at 7.30 pm and the lighting will be followed by 8 pm Mass. Cards can be purchased on the night. Organisers are encouraging everyone to “give a gift of love” this Christmas while supporting Mayo/Roscommon Hospice by sponsoring a light on the Tree of

Light in Ballintubber for a friend, family member, someone you know or indeed in memory of a loved one. Organisers have said: “Those who sponsor lights will receive a special card which can be sent to loved ones to let them know you are thinking of them. The card can be used as an alternative to a Christmas card or as a memento of your thoughts at Christmas”. The special lights can be sponsored for the living and the deceased and will shine on the tree in the church grounds at Ballintubber throughout the Christmas period. The cards are available from Joan Healy on 086-3175801, Marie Finan on 087-9402036 and Eileen Kenny on 0872308895 and from Kenny’s, Ballintubber and the local post office. Lights can be purchased right up until Christmas Eve. There will be a special mass in St. Bride’s Church on Friday, December 28th at 8 pm to remember all those named on the tree. Last year the Shine A Light in Ballintubber raised a sum of €2,315 and with your support we can help the Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice with their new unit, the plans for which were unveiled recently.

Pictured at the lighting of the Let Love Shine A Light Tree in Ballintubber last year were Caoimhe Glancy and Ruth Moran. Picture: Andrew Fox

‘Words cannot describe the amazing lady she is’ Lucy is Roscommon Carer of Year Lucy Kelly from Dysart has been named as the 2018 Roscommon CarePlus Carer of the Year. Each year Family Carers Ireland recognise carers for the extraordinary hard work and dedication involved in caring for their loved ones every day, through these national awards. Lucy was nominated by her daughter Maria, who she cares for. Maria is 22 years old and has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Lucy helps her with everyday tasks such as showering, getting dressed and getting her breakfast, lunch and dinner. Maria identifies her mother as both carer and Mum. She says: “She cares for me both as a carer and a Mum. As a mum she radiates good vibes, love and always puts a smile on my face. As a carer she’s always there to look after me, morning, noon and night. Words cannot describe the amazing lady she is”. The national CarePlus ‘Carer of the Year’ awards will take place on November 23rd in the Westin Hotel in

Dublin. The awards will be hosted by broadcasters and patrons of the charity, Mary Kennedy and Marty Whelan. According to CSO Irish Health Survey there are approximately 5,331 family carers in Roscommon providing on average 45 hours of care per week in their homes. Family Carers across Ireland save the State a staggering €10 billion each year. Today 1 in 10 people provide care for a loved one in the home. By 2030, demographic changes predict that one in five people will take on a caring role. Catherine Cox, Head of Communications and Carer Engagement with Family Carers Ireland, said: “A huge congratulations to Lucy who is now the Roscommon Careplus Carer of the Year 2018. “Family Carers across Ireland make extraordinary sacrifices and work very hard, sometimes 24 hours a day, to provide care for their loved ones, safely, in their own homes. With limited access to services and particularly respite, carers in Roscommon are overstretched and receive little acknowledgement for their unpaid work with three-quarters receiving no payment from the State”.

Pictured in Hannon’s Hotel was Lucy Kelly with friends and family and local FCI representatives. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

A wonderful night of celebration was held in Hannon’s Hotel where Lucy Kelly, who was nominated as Roscommon’s ‘Carer of the Year’ by her daughter Maria, received a beautiful lamp and a bouquet of flowers from Bernie Dowling, Area Manager of FCIR. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Get the look this party season at Molloy’s Lifestyle Pharmacy! At your local Molloy’s Pharmacy they have everything you need for the perfect look this party season! From full make-up glam by their resident make-up artists to ear piercing services and in their role as skincare specialists – Molloy’s Pharmacies have you covered for feeling your absolute best.

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As we all know skincare is vital in keeping us looking and feeling our best. Molloy’s Lifestyle Pharmacies are proud to only carry the best skincare brands that they truly believe in and use themselves. Every person’s skin is unique and Molloy’s are here to help you find the brand that suits you and your lifestyle. They offer one to one skin consultations for their customers. The beginning of a journey to bring your skin to the best condition it can be. They carry dermatological skin solutions including La Roche Posay & Vichy, Natural Brands Trilogy, Dr Hauschka and many more. Molloy’s skin experts are there to help with any of your questions – just ask!

One of their main and favourite customer services is their make-up applications, which can be booked at any time with one of their resident make-up artists in-store. The great thing is it is also redeemable against their beauty products! Molloy’s trained make-up artists are on hand at any time for full make-up application or even a tutorial on how to create the perfect make-up look for daytime. Molloy’s makeup experts are on hand at any time, to answer any of your beauty queries, big or small at a time that is suitable for you. They offer the best beauty brands including, but not limited to, Note Cosmetics,

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Gifting ideas Molloy’s Lifestyle Pharmacies are super excited to have your perfect gift for your loved ones in stock now in our stores. The luxury fragrance brands have outdone themselves this year once again with their fabulous gift sets and they can’t wait for you to see them! Their Christmas favourites include Lancôme La Vie Est Belle, YSL – Black Opium, Armani Si & the Marc Jacobs Daisy Collections, to name just a few. For gift ideas for him or her, be sure to call in store and get advice. Then when you decide on the perfect gift, relax as they also provide free gift-wrapping for that extra special touch. Molloy’s are here to help you get organised for this busy party and gifting season. One of their team members will happily help with any queries you may have and they are so excited to share in the Christmas spirit with you, their valued customers. They look forward to welcoming you into their stores, where they will go the extra mile and making sure you leave with a smile!

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best possible price! With a view to helping you get that best possible value, we have a few Black Friday shopping tips to share… Firstly, do your research. The Internet is a useful tool for this. Catalogues and leaflets are good shouts too. Find out what you need, or what you want to buy, and make a list. Compare prices across different shops, and look at alternatives to see if there is an unmissable deal available with a particular outlet. Try and get into shops before

Black Friday itself, as most places run promotions all week. If you are shopping on Black Friday, hit the shops when they open. Be aware they may open early on Black Friday. That way you get the pick of the deals. In certain cases, there may be merit in seeking an extra discount, especially if you are buying a number of items. No harm in asking! Above all, we’re asking Roscommon People readers to shop locally – support our local small businesses!

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Black Friday is an informal name for the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, the fourth Thursday of November, which has been regarded as the beginning of the country’s Christmas shopping season since 1952, although the term ‘Black Friday’ did not become widely recognised or used until the 1980s or later in some regions. Most major retailers open very early, as early as overnight hours, and offer promotional sales. In the USA, Black Friday

is not an official holiday, but California and some other states observe ‘The Day After Thanksgiving’ as a holiday for state government employees, sometimes in lieu of another federal holiday, such as Columbus Day. Many non-retail employees and schools have both Thanksgiving and the following Friday off, which, along with the following regular weekend, makes it a four-day weekend, thereby increasing the number of potential shoppers. Black Friday has routinely been the busiest shopping day of the year

in the United States since 2005, although news reports, which at that time were inaccurate, have described it as the busiest shopping day of the year for a much longer period of time. Similar stories resurface year upon year at this time, portraying hysteria and shortage of stock, creating a state of positive feedback. The day after Thanksgiving as the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season may be linked together with the idea of Santa Claus parades. Parades celebrating Thanksgiving often include an appear-

ance by Santa at the end of the parade, with the idea that ‘Santa has arrived’ or ‘Santa is just around the corner’ because Christmas is always the next major holiday following Thanksgiving. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many Santa or Thanksgiving Day pa-

rades were sponsored by department stores. These included the Toronto Santa Claus Parade, in Canada, sponsored by Eaton’s, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade sponsored by Macy’s. Department stores would use the parades to launch a big advertising push.

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Massive Black Friday Sale at Abbey Health & Fitness Don’t miss out on the Massive Black Friday Sale at Abbey Health & Fitness at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon this Black Friday.

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Late Toy and Variety Show in aid of Strokestown Playground If you are looking for fun, music, entertainment and lots of toys then the Late Toy and Variety Show which takes place in the Percy French Hotel in Strokestown on Saturday, 24th of November (8 pm) could be just the answer for the little people in your life. This novel event has been organised by the Strokestown Community Development Association with the community

playground committee in a bid to raise funds for the ongoing upkeep and development of the playground in the town. Well-known comedian and actor Katherine Lynch, who hails from Mohill, will be a special guest on the night along with comedian Frank Forde and wellknown local singer Miriam Gunn. Local children will also be involved with various toy reviews and there will be

plenty of comedy, music, dancing and much more. The toys on display on the night will be from the newly-extended toy store in Dawn Till Dusk, Strokestown. Chairman of the Strokestown Community Development Association, Deputy Eugene Murphy encouraged as many people as possible to turn out on the night to support this very worthy event.

Deputy Murphy said that part two of the Strokestown playground project has now been finalised and is due to open shortly, “making it one of the finest playgrounds in the country”. He added: “Funds are needed to meet ongoing costs and upkeep so the Late Toy and Variety Show is a really novel idea to help raise funds for the playground and we urge as many children

and families as possible to turn out on the night. There will be plenty of surprises and even some giveaways on the night”. Tickets are priced at €10 per adult while children will have free admission. Tickets available at Eurospar and the SCDA Office or contact committee member Mary Tully-Owens on 0860809776.

History of Sliabh Bán district to be launched next month A major new publication is about to be added to the already large collection of Roscommon local histories. Covering a large swathe of the eastern part of the county, Sliabh Bán, A Historical Journey, is a 470-page volume which chronicles the lives and times of generations past who lived on and around the rugged mountain. This publication is the culmination of twenty years of research and writing by Henry Owens of Lismehy. He has been assisted in recent years by Mike Lennon, now Dublin-based, but who grew up in Corbohill. Bringing it to the publication stage was made possible by the generous sponsorship of Ballymore native and RTE Gaelic Games Correspondent, Brian Carthy, and the design and layout staff of Brian’s company,

Sliabh Bán Productions. Individuals and businesses in the locality have also come forward as sponsors. While individual histories of schools, churches and GAA clubs in the area have been written, this is the first comprehensive historical account of the greater Sliabh Bán district. It encompasses the modern parishes of Kilgefin, Tarmonbarry and Strokestown which include the ancient parishes of Cloontuskert, Kilgefin, Bumlin, Cloonfinlough, Lisonuffy along with the northern end of Kilbride, an area of about 70 square miles. The book is divided into fifteen sections which deal with geography, religion, education, natural history, sport, political history, entertainment, drama, infrastructure, farming, business, prominent people and families. There is

a lengthy memoir written by the late Dr. Hugh Gibbons in which he recounts his formative years in Ballybeg while Brian Carthy has contributed an account of family life while growing up in Ballymore. Thanks to the generosity of many contributors, the book is liberally illustrated with hundreds of old photographs which will evoke memories of events, places and people who have passed on to their eternal reward. The last section is devoted to a miscellaneous collection of photographs under the title ‘Pictorial journey through the years’. The publication of this history will help present and future generations discover and reflect on how their ancestors lived through periods of famine, poverty, political subjugation and unrest, while pursuing ordinary day-to-day

‘The Haunted Soldier’ – an incredible sculpture which is worth seeing!  TOM RED

An incredible sculpture of a weary WWI soldier has been in place for the past weeks at St. Stephen’s Green and up to Monday when it will return to Dorset, where it was crafted. ‘The Haunted Soldier’ was designed by Dorset artist and blacksmith Martin Galbavy and constructed by Chris Hannam of Dorset Forge and Fabrication to commemorate the Armistice Day Cen-

tenary. A 6m high statue, it was created from bits of scrap metal, including horseshoes, spanners, car jacks and brake discs, etc. Sheet metal was used in the hands and face. ‘The Haunted Soldier’ depicts a weary and haunted-looking first World War soldier, so many of whom ‘returned’ as dead heroes. The exhibit can be seen in St Stephen’s Green until Sunday, November 25th. It’s well worth seeing.

activities. It also shines a light on how the population around Sliabh Bán evolved from being tenants and cottiers to the modern-day communities of today. The launch is scheduled to take place in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown on Sunday night, December 16th and further details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Pictured at the Connacht Club Intermediate Football Final at Tuam Stadium on Sunday last were Joanna and Michael Gallagher. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Kilteevan woman features in new National Treasures book Eileen Fahey from Kilteevan is one of the featured contributors in the brand new National Treasures Book, which is the latest instalment of the National Treasures project that captured the nation’s imagination when it aired on RTÉ One earlier this year. Eileen, who brought along ‘A Catholic Handbook’ to a National Treasures Roadshow in Galway, is one of a select few individuals to be featured in the publication which is sure to be a top seller around the country this Christmas. The Catholic Handbook tells the story of a very different Ireland. It was a religious guidebook for the young people who were forced to emigrate in the 1950’s. It gives an insight into the loneliness, isolation and fear of emigration that people felt at that time. The National Treasures project was a campaign to collect objects cherished by people and families that explore the history of the island of Ireland over the past 100 years. The aim was to gather objects, passed down through generations or relatively recently acquired, which revealed an aspect of Ireland’s history, culture and experience. Since then, the project has transformed from a website to nationwide roadshow events, a TV series, an exhibition and now a book containing some of the amazing objects and stories uncovered.

With a foreword by RTÉ’s John Creedon, this fascinating book reveals a selection of 200 diverse and fascinating objects that were unearthed by the project and presents them alongside the owners and the personal stories attached. The National Treasures project was produced by EZ Films for RTÉ in association with the National Museum of Ireland and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. The book is available in all good bookshops and online at www. nationaltreasures.ie/shop

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Hamrock’s Athlone Choral Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Tel.: (090) 6663325 Saturday, 24th November:

Back by popular demand

John Molloy

Society Concert

The Athlone Choral Society Concert will be held in St. Coman’s Church of Ireland, Church Street, Roscommon on Sunday,

25th of November at 6 pm. Come and enjoy some festive singing after the Christmas lights go on in

the town! Special guest is Darren Lane. No admission fee. Donations if desired go to Church Renovation Fund.

Telephone: 090 6626225 Saturday 24th November:

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Sunday 25th November: Pictured at the Connacht Club Intermediate Football Final at Tuam Stadium on Sunday last were David Flaherty, Gary Fallon and Stephen Glennon. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Roscommon Solstice Choir’s fundraising Christmas concerts Roscommon Solstice Choir is happy to announce that we will be performing four fundraising concerts this Christmas – for charities in Galway, Roscommon and Cavan. On Sunday, 2nd of December at 8 pm we will perform in Ballinasloe at the Town Hall Theatre in aid of Girls4Girls – Supporting education for girls in developing countries. Special guests on the night will be Creagh National School Choir. Then on Sunday, 9th of December we are in St. Brigid’s Church, Curraghboy, Athlone at 8.30 pm, in a fundraiser for Curraghboy National School. For ticket enquiries, contact the Curraghboy NS Parents Association at cnspa1819@gmail.com. On Friday, 14th of December the choir will be in Arvagh, Co. Cavan for St. Patrick’s Hall Committee and then back to Roscommon, to St. Michael’s Church, Croghan, on Sunday, 16th of December at 8 pm in aid of Cavetown Residents Development Company Ltd. The Croghan National School Choir will be our special guests on the night. Tickets are currently on sale locally for all concerts and will also be available on the door. We promise a great night of Christmas Cheer for very worthy causes. For more information, see facebook.com/roscommon.solstice. choir.

At the recent organisers’ meeting, for their concert on Sunday, 16th of December, were Della Beirne, Adrian Lenihan and Jane Brandon from Cavetown Residents Development Company Ltd., with Roscommon Solstice Choir executive committee members James Hoban, Eimear Reynolds, Catherine Murray, Siobhán Menton and Andrew Reynolds.

At the recent organisers’ meeting, for their fundraising concert on Sunday, 9th of December in Curraghboy, were Marie Glennon, Noreen Holohan and Brenda Mulhern from Curraghboy National School Parents Association, with Roscommon Solstice Choir executive members James Hoban, Eimear Reynolds, Catherine Murray, Siobhán Menton and Andrew Reynolds.

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Pictured at The Red Parrot, Roscommon celebrating Amanda Gavigan’s 30th birthday on Saturday night last were Tara Cunningham, Martha Burke and Edel Quigley. Pictured at The Red Parrot, Roscommon celebrating Laura Connell’s 30th on Saturday night last were Derne Collum, Laura Connell, Jessica O’Gara and Nichole Hughes.

Faces & Places The Red Parrot, Roscommon Pictured at The Red Parrot, Roscommon celebrating Amanda Gavigan’s 30th birthday on Saturday night last were Rochelle Mullaney, Amanda Gavigan and Corina Gormley.

Photographs: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at The Red Parrot, Roscommon celebrating Amanda Gavigan’s 30th birthday on Saturday night last were Paula Naughton, Fiona Devaney and Katie Callaghan.

Pictured at The Red Parrot, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Anouska O’Grady, Aishling Kenny, Siobhan Weir and Kate Walshe.

Pictured at The Red Parrot celebrating Laura Connell’s 30th birthday on Saturday night last were Laura Connell and friends.

Pictured at The Red Parrot, Roscommon celebrating Amanda Gavigan’s 30th birthday on Saturday night last were Caroline Hegarty, Patricia Shally, Alice Kelly, Maura Lohan, Yvonne Sharkey, Sinead Clabby and Ruth Kelly.

Pictured at The Red Parrot, Roscommon celebrating Amanda Gavigan’s 30th birthday on Saturday night last were Eilish Fannon, Lorna Flanagan, Elaine Hanly and Jennifer Fannon.

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Pictured (Above) at The Hollywood Bar on Saturday night last were James Browne, Niall Moran and Colin Walsh. Pictured (Left) at The Hollywood Bar on Saturday night last were Bianca Aravjo and Elizabeth Glancy.

Pictured at The Hollywood Bar on Saturday night last were Leanne Mongan, Hazel and Ashleigh Mannion.

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Hollywood Bar Pics: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at The Hollywood Bar on Saturday night last were Sophie Crossland and Kevin Bonda.

Pictured at The Hollywood Bar on Saturday night last were Khalid Yakhyaev and Caoimhe Burke.

Pictured at The Hollywood Bar on Saturday night last were Melissa Ward, Lisa Joyce, Hazel Mannion and Maria Jordan.

Pictured at The Hollywood Bar on Saturday night last were Romiscly Rodrigo, Rujimeldo Azoy and Cairo Benefique.

Pictured at The Hollywood Bar on Saturday night last were Liam Ormsby, James Fitzpatrick, James Lohan and Shane Cunnane.

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EARLEY

F SA OR LE

KILLERR, BALLINTUBBER, CO. ROSCOMMON

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

John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market a substantial eight-bedroomed (all ensuite) dormer-style residence of c. 3,100 sq.ft. located at Curry, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. John describes ‘Cairn House’ as a stunning and substantial detached dormer-style residence which is finished to the highest

standard throughout. This imposing property stands on a beautifully mature and elevated site area of approx. 2.37 acres with unobstructed views of the rolling green countryside to the front. Offering approx. 3,100 sq.ft. of spacious living accommodation throughout, this fine property is ideally positioned to operate as a guesthouse or indeed as a substantial family

residence. The auctioneers highly recommend viewings and all offers are invited for immediate sale. For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log on to www. propertypartners.ie.

Call for Code of Conduct to tackle irresponsible tenants

Ella Dunphy, President of IPAV.

“The fact that, despite rising rent levels, many private landlords see no real gain by continuing in the market is worrying” – so said Ella Dunphy, the President of IPAV this week. She said that a Code of Conduct to address the scourge of irresponsible tenants is critical to arrest the hemorrhage of private landlords from the rental market. Ms. Dunphy was speaking at a lettings conference hosted by IPAV, the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers. Ella Dunphy, President of IPAV, said there should be real consequences for bad behaviour. She said currently there is very little possibility of getting any recompense for many property owners. “Where tenants behave badly a landlord can go through the RTB (Residential Tenancies Board) process, get a determination in his/her favour and end up with nothing for the considerable time and effort spent,” she said. “In my experience landlords in such situations often decide not to bother pursuing cases,” she said. With the plethora of regulation introduced in recent years the

landlord-tenant relationship has become unbalanced in this regard, she added. “The other side of rights is responsibilities, and it is the ‘responsibilities’ bit that is lacking. A fairer balance is needed. There needs to be recompense, real recompense, when tenants behave badly”, she said. She said there are landlords who behave irresponsibly too. “And where they do they deserve to face the full rigours of the law. What I’m saying is genuine landlords need better support than they have currently when tenants behave badly. A Code of Conduct for tenants, a code with real consequences for bad behaviour is essential,” she said. She said the issue of irresponsible tenants could be dealt with readily, without delay and without Exchequer implications. Pointing to a forthcoming Bill on tenancies by Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy, Ms. Dunphy said she hoped it will provide “some real incentives for landlords to offer longer term and more secure tenancies” and that IPAV and other stakeholders would be asked for their industry advice.

ST BRENDANS, BALLYGAR, CO. GALWAY.

F O IN IN FFE AL VI RS TE D

Substantial Strokestown property new to the market at Earley’s

All offers after €65,000 to sell.

A PRIME PARCEL OF LANDS CONTAINING APPROX. 2.5 ACRES A quality roadside parcel of lands containing approx 2.5 acres in total and comprised in folio GY50935. The said lands are of excellent quality and hold site potential (subject to the relevant planning permission) due size and location. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and final offers for immediate sale. Legal: Thomas V McCrann & Son, Solicitors, Church St, Roscommon. 090 66 26269.

9 CASTLEVIEW TERRACE, OFF CASTLE STREET, ROSCOMMON TOWN.

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Curry, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.

A PRIME GROUND FLOOR RETIAL UNIT OF APPROX. 1,050 SQ.FT A prime retail unit of approx 1,050 sq.ft with the benefit of a town centre location and ample free car parking facilities servicing same. The said property would suit various retail pursuits due location or would make an ideal professional office. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and offers for immediate lease.

Price Guide: €150 per week. 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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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 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 of 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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FOR SALE - CONVENIENT TO TULSK VILLAGE, ROSCOMMON

A large 4 Bedroomed 2 Storey Residence on circa 1-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

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TO LET At Abbey Street, Roscommon Circa 4,000 sq ft first and second floor of Office Space Central Location convenient to a number of Offices. The Unit can be let in one or two lots to suit For further information contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Six-bedroomed residence at Moore, Castlerea On the books of Connaughton Auctioneers Connaughton Auctioneers are delighted to present to the market this six-bedroomed dormer bungalow located approximately 3 km outside the bustling town of Castlerea. This property comes on the market in excellent condition throughout with an extensive range of outbuildings to the rear. The residence is ready to move into and has a host of features. On the ground floor the accommodation consists of entrance hallway, sitting room, kitchen, dining room, three bedrooms (two with fully fitted wardrobes) and main bathroom. On the first floor there are an additional three bedrooms and WC. The property is accessed via a cast-iron gated drive-

way, which is stoned and kerbed and extends to the rear of the property. The outbuildings are set out in four areas, all serviced by water and electricity. Post and rail fencing to the front with mature hedging to the

side boundaries teamed with laid lawns and a selection of flower and shrubbery beds give this property a beautiful finish with no expense spared. There is multi-heating, which includes oil-fired

This week Hughes & Company of Abbey Street, Roscommon are reporting a lot of interest in a large commercial unit that they have for sale at Castle Street, Roscommon. The property consists of two large commercial units with five-bedroomed living accommodation and a large yard with ac-

cess from Lanesboro and Castle Street. Pat is confirming that this is one of the finest properties to come on the market in recent years in the Roscommon area. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

NEW TO THE MARKET FOR SALE AT THE SPINNEY, ABBEYTOWN, ROSCOMMON

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TO LET

URGENLY REQUIRED We Urgently require a 2 / 3 Bedroomed Bungalow. Must be in Roscommon Town for a cash customer. Replies in confidence. Due to our continued success we now urgently need all types of property within a 20 miles Radius of Roscommon Town for disappointed underbidders. Contact the Office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Coolagarry, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon.

Final offers invited for Curraghboy lands Connaughton Auctioneers are calling for final offers on a prime parcel of excellent quality lands comprising c. 8.2 acres with potential for building site (subject to planning permission) located at Coolagarry, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon. The deadline for same is 12 noon on Friday, 20th of November 2018. Curraghboy is a renowned farming district with the lands located approximately two miles from Curraghboy village. For further details, brochure and map contact Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700 or info@connaughtonauctioneers.ie

A large 5 Bedroomed Two Storey Residence. Accommodation consists of Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility, Toilet with Wash Hand Basin, Downstairs Bedroom. Upstairs: 4 Bedrooms with 1 En-Suite and a Bathroom. The Residence is located in one of Roscommon’s most sought after areas. For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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by appointment and can be arranged by contacting the office on 090-6663700 or info@connaughtonauctioneers.ie. Weekend, evening and bank holiday viewing organised by prior appointment.

Strong interest in commercial unit with living accommodation

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Circa 30 acres of re-seeded ground. Sheep Only. Until January Circa 55 acres of Aftergrass. Convenient to Tulsk Village. Circa 40 acres of Winterage. Convenient to Athleague.

central heating, solid fuel and solar panels in the roof. Mains water and septic tank on site. Viewing of this property is an absolute must to appreciate all that is on offer. Viewings are strictly

Castle Street, Roscommon.

Prime sites at The Walk and Kilteevan This week Hughes & Company are offering for sale at The Walk, Roscommon a circa half-acre site with development potential subject to planning permission being granted. Pat will accept offers in excess of €75,000 for this site. They also have on offer at Beechwood, Kilteevan circa 10 acres of land with ex-

cellent road frontage. The lands are situated only three miles from Roscommon Town. Pat will accept offers in excess of €60,000 for these lands. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Townhouse is well worth viewing Pat Hughes & Co. are offering for sale at Abbey Street, Roscommon a three-bedroomed townhouse which is in need of modernisation. Offers in excess of €80,000 are being considered. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

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REA Seamus Follow us on Facebook at d be in with a Carthy and Instagram an Dublin chance to Win A House in

NEW TO THE MARKET

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

NEW TO THE MARKET CARROWGARVE, TIBOHINE, CASTLEREA, ROSCOMMON, F45Y928

A quality 3 bedroom detached bungalow set on 1 acre of mature gardens situated within walking distance of Strokestown and in close proximity to schools, shops, church and local amenities. The living accommodation comprises 3 bedrooms (1 en-suite), sitting room, dining room, kitchen, lounge, hot press, store room, bathroom with a large attic that has potential space for conversion to 2 bedrooms/other. Also double garage and large garden shed. The property has the benefit of mains water and sewerage and is fitted with Phonewatch alarm. This property is finished to a high standard and viewing is highly recommended. Price on Application. Price on application. -------------------------------------------------------------------For enquiries regarding viewings, contact the Auctioneer:

THOMAS J. COX Auctioneer, Valuer & Livestock Salesman Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. PSRA Licence: 002176 Tel: (071) 9633260 / (087) 2602909

Townhouse in prime location

Prime opportunity to lease well established casino with REA Seamus Carthy A rare opportunity now exists to lease the former Jupiter Card Club/Gaming Arcade situated in the heart of Roscommon Town. An established location for its use, the subject unit is completely fitted out

and is considered a readyto-go gaming arcade/ snooker club. Benefiting from full planning permission for ‘Snooker Club, Gaming Arcade, Amusement Arcade’. Situated at first floor level, this unit benefits

from dual access onto both Main Street and public car park to rear. Seamus Carthy of REA Seamus Carthy invites immediate enquiries. Please contact 0906630001 or email info@ reacarthy.ie

Hughes & Company have for sale at Abbey Street, Roscommon a five-bedroomed townhouse with a large yard and back entrance onto Henry Street. The residence has huge development potential, subject to planning permission being granted. This would also make an ideal home for someone looking to retire into the town. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

PRELIMINARY NOTICE THE CORNICE SHOP, LANESBORO STREET, ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON A commercial/ residential property at Lanesboro Street, Roscommon Town. The property comprises ground floor retail with a two bedroomed apartment overhead.

The property will be sold by REA Online Auction on Friday 14th December 2018. Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001

PRELIMINARY NOTICE APT 27 RIVERSIDE, CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON

Second floor two bedroom apartment with vacant possession. Conveniently located in the centre of Castlerea Town. Close to all local amenities, shops, bars, restaurants, bus and train routes. The property was recently refurbished.

The property will be sold by REA Online Auction on Friday 14th December 2018.

Farms required for letting season Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are this week advising that they require farms of all sizes in all areas for the forthcoming letting season. John Earley commented: “We have an extensive client base and substantial pre-enquires for the forthcoming letting season and consequently we require farms of all sizes to meet demand for both short and long term lettings. We offer a free consultation service and we welcome all enquiries”. To avail of a free consultation, please contact one of the professional team at Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners. ie, or log on to www.propertypartners.ie.

Quality 3 bedroom family home situated on a generous site area and convenient to Ballaghaderreen Town and all its amenities. This property is considered a quality family home presented in excellent condition and offers excellent value for money. Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001 AMV: €155,000

Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001

PRELIMINARY NOTICE 9 SPRINGVALE, SLIGO ROAD, TUBBERCURRY, SLIGO, F91 VYR Well presented 2 bedroom first floor apartment situated within the Spring Vale residential estate convenient to all amenities in Tubbercurry. Excellent opportunity and will be of interest to both owner occupiers and investors.

Local auctioneer Sean Naughton caught up with Limerick hurling great Gary Kirby on a recent visit to Adare Manor. Sean says they discussed the 1994 All-Ireland final and the great Offaly comeback that day!

The property will be sold by REA Online Auction on Friday 14th December 2018. Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001

PRELIMINARY NOTICE ADVERTORIAL

Properties required in Roscommon town Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are seeking houses in Essex Grove, Castle Park, Cherry Drive and Celtic Avenue, Roscommon for cash clients and disappointed underbidders. John Earley (FIPAV) commented: “We have experienced a very busy period of house sales over the past number of weeks with a large volume of residential properties being sold or sale agreed. “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 databases of potential purchasers in the region to our clients”. 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.

KEYFIELD, BALLINLOUGH, CO. ROSCOMMON 3 bedroom detached bungalow on c. 25 acres of agricultural land, available in separate lots as follows; Lot 1 - €72,000 Lot 2 - €2,500 Lot 3 - €6,000 Lot 4 - €700 Lot 5 - €24,000 Lot 6 - €60,000 . The property will be sold by REA Online Auction

on Friday 14th December 2018. Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001

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

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IFA President Joe Healy said farmers are demanding a strong and immediate increase in beef prices. He said beef farmers have been short-changed on the price this autumn and it’s high time the factories restored some confidence to the beef sector and increased prices. These were the strong messages the IFA President delivered to Meat Industry Ireland (MII) leaders at a recent meeting with the IFA in Dublin. Joe Healy told MII that livestock farmers need to see beef prices at the factories move up to at least €4.00/kg. He said cattle farmers have come through a horrendous year with incomes on the

floor and its time the meat factories stopped profiteering on the back of farmers. He said there is rising anger among farmers with the way the factories cut beef prices this autumn and continued to hold prices down at loss-making levels, despite strong returns from our main export market in the UK. The IFA leader said with the increased demand for the Christmas trade and the strength of the UK market, factories can pay more. Joe Healy said cattle prices in our main export market in the UK were at £3.73/kg for R3 grade steers, which is the equivalent of €4.42/ kg. He said the price gap between Irish and UK

IFA President Joe Healy

prices has now widened to €200 per head, which shows that the factories are not returning a fair market price to farmers and could pay a lot more. He said the

loss-making prices from the factories over recent weeks have inflicted serious damage on livestock farmers and the beef sector.

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Char X 760kgs €1235, Simm X 655kgs €1230, Lim 660kgs €1185, Char 865kgs €1140, BBX 610kgs €1070, ShX 695kgs €1070, Simm X 600kgs €1010, Lim X 625kgs €1005.

Bullocks Char X 1200kgs €2450, Char X 815kgs €1640, Char X 595kgs €1600, 2 Lim X 565kgs €1470, Char X 535kgs €1400, Char X 500kgs €1380, 2 Lim X 535kgs €1340, 2 Char X 497kgs €1315, AAX 565kgs €1250, AAX 375kgs €800, Lim 300kgs €800, AAX 490kgs €1050, Char X 410kgs €1220, Lim X 550kgs €1350, Char X 615kgs €1510, 2 Char X 475kgs €1105, Char X 470kgs €1305, Char X 410kgs €1220.

Heifers Lim X 640kgs €1525, Lim X 575kgs €1430, Char X 510kgs €1240, Lim X 510kgs €1150, Char X 420kgs €1045, Char X 505kgs €1240, Lim X 395kgs €880, 2 Char 377kgs €880.

Weanling heifers Lim X 435kgs €1000 - €2.29 per kilo, BAX 385kgs €950 -€2.46 per kilo, Char

X 315kgs €880 – €2.79 per kilo. 3 Char X 288kgs €825 - €2.86 per kilo, Lim X 255kgs €780 - €3.06 per kilo, Char X 320kgs €830 - €2.59 per kilo, Lim X 230kgs €645 - €2.80 per kilo, Char X 320kgs €760 - €2.34 per kilo.

Weanling bulls Lim X 420kgs €1200 - €2.86 per kilo, Lim X 445kgs €1150 - €2.58 per kilo, Lim X 390kgs €1080 - €2.77 per kilo, Char X 295kgs €900 - €3.05 per kilo, Lim X 300kgs €875 - €2.92 per kilo, BAX 310kgs €940 - €3.03 per kilo, Lim X 280kgs €865 - €3.09 per kilo, Char X 265kgs €865 - €3.26 per kilo, Lim X 310kgs €835kgs €2.69 per kilo, Lim X 260kgs €730 - €2.92 per kilo, Char X 295kgs €750 - €2.54 per kilo.

Finished lambs 58kgs €110, 61kgs €110, 49.4kgs €107.50, 49.7kgs €106, 51kgs €105, 51.9kgs €104, 50.6kgs €104, 49.6kgs €103.50.

Store lambs 40kgs €87.50, 43kgs €87, 40kgs €85.50, 42.4kgs €83.50, 33kgs €69, 32.3kgs €67.

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “Large numbers of stock presented for sale again this week as the weather conditions deteriorated. There were better quality heifers on offer and demand was improved with an excellent clearance reported. In the weanling rings demand remained strongest for the quality lots and the plainer lots still unchanged. “The dry cow trade, despite a dip in prices, reported a good trade while breeding stock and the runners witnessed good demand. Cows with calves at foot made from €1,080 to €1,740 per head. Springers made from €890 to €1,720 per head. Large numbers of runners presented with prices ranging from €225 to €660 for continental lots. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart on Thursday when we have our usual sale of heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am”.

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There was another good entry of top quality stock on offer at our sale on Friday last. Again this week quality lots were fetching good prices with a strong demand in particular for the forward store types, while plainer lots were a lot more difficult to clear. “This Friday (23rd) at 11 am, there will be a special sale of heifers with 70 pens on offer. There will also be bullocks and dry cows. On Friday, November 30th there will be an end month special sale of bullocks. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (22nd). “There were smaller numbers on offer at this week’s weanlings and suckler cow sale with a steady trade for all classes, and with quality lots selling well and plainer cattle more difficult to clear. Prices for bull weanling ranged from an average of €2.42 per kilo up to €3.26 per kilo. Heifer weanlings fetched from an average of €2.23 up to €3.06 per kilo. Springing cows made up to €1,300 while cows with calves at foot made up to €1,660. “There will be an end of month special sale of weanlings next Tuesday (27th) at 5 pm. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday 22nd). There will also be springers/ suckler cows available and included in the sale in the sale will be nine excellent quality Simm X springing heifers on the point of calving to easy calving P.B. Char bull. “Meanwhile, there were smaller numbers on offer at this week’s sheep sale. Prices for finished lambs peaked at €110 for 58kgs. Store lambs fetched up to €87.50. The trade for cast ewes was similar to the previous week with prices ranging from €60 up to €115. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am”.

Castlerea Mart sample prices Heifers Lmx 400kgs €1040, Chx 405kgs €1000, Lm 480kgs €1285, Lm 450kgs €1160, Ch 530kgs €1335, Lm 580kgs €1385, Ch 480kgs €1115.

Dry cows BBX 815kgs €1550, Lmx 770kgs €1395, Lm 860kgs €1320, AA 730kgs €1290, Lm 595kgs €1160.

Weanling bulls Ch 295kgs €955, Ch 280kgs €900,

Ch 360kgs €1165, Lm 360kgs €1130, Ch 310kgs €1000, Lm 380kgs €960.

Weanling heifers Lmx 260kgs €765, Ch 265kgs €710, BBx 315kgs €1015, Ch 370kgs €990,Ch 300kgs €800.

Bullocks Lm 490kgs €1250, Ch 460kgs €1125, Lm 540kgs €1370, BBx 555kgs €1400, Ch 610kgs €1415, Lmx 685kgs €1435.

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From left to right, back row: Peter K. Lyons, Kenny Lyons Associates Architects; Joe Breslin, Kenny Lyons Associates Architects; Averyl Dooher, Acting Arts Officer, Roscommon Arts Centre; Martin Lydon, Director of Services, Roscommon County Council; Adrian Kielty, Acting Atlantic Economic Corridor and Economic Regeneration Officer, Roscommon County Council; Kieran Madden, Senior Engineer, Roscommon County Council. From left to right, front row: Eugene Cummins, Chief Executive, Roscommon County Council; Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council; Val Gorham, Director at FVG Construction and Maintenance Ltd.

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Arts Centre project on target for New Year The signing of the contracts for the redevelopment of Roscommon Arts Centre took place recently at Roscommon County Council’s corporate Headquarters. The Galway-based firm FVG Construction were awarded the contract for the project, with the Tullamore-based firm, Kenny Lyons Associates appointed as Architectural Consultants. Funded by Roscommon County Council, with support from the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, the development will

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Planning permission is being sought of Roscommon County Council for the construction of extension to existing dwelling and all ancillary site works at Carrigeens Td., Co. Roscommon. Signed: Oliver and Fidelma Hanley The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of our client, Mr. Cian Finan, for planning permission concerning the site located at Laragh and Ross, Ballymoe, Co. Roscommon; we seek permission for: Revised dwelling elevations and plans to those granted planning permission under Planning Reg. Ref PD18/87 on the site located at Laragh and Ross, Ballymoe, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd. CL Building, Racecourse Rd. Roscommon Ph: 090 6665341 (Agent) info@conlonconsulting.ie This planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Enda Blighe intend to apply for planning permission to Roscommon County Council for the following development: To Construct a New 4 Bay Slatted Cattle Shed, together with all Associated Site Works at Derrydonnell Td., Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Signed: P Durkan & Associates Telephone: 071-9630037 Mobile: 086-1600385 Email: padraicdurkan@eircom.net The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without condition, or may refuse to grant permission.

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying for planning permission for demolition of existing dwelling house and for the erection of replacement dwelling house with ancillary site development works at Coolshaghtena, Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Joe Kennedy The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission on behalf of Martin and Adele Keena for a change of house plan to that previously granted under planning permission, Ref- PD/10/628 and which was subsequently extended under planning permission, Ref- PD/16/3024 at Cornafulla, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Castle St., Roscommon. Phone: 087 2222874 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Suzanne Cotter intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to refurbish existing dwelling The Lodge (Protected Structure RPS ref 03900503) by way minor revisions to elevations, removal of chimney to study and utility room, new pitched roof to match original dwelling over 2 storey flat roof extensions, new external lime plasterwork, associated site development works and services at Ardnanagh (Abbeytown), Roscommon. (All works to be carried out in accordance with Department of Culture, Heritage and An Gaeltacht Advice series). Signed: Gaynor Architectural + Design Services Ltd. Architects Fallon Avenue, Roscommon Phone: 090 6626974 Mobile: 086 8115449 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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FAMILYNOTICES .... THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE For urgent need... Our dear martyr and protector, Saint Expedite, you who know what is necessary and what is urgently needed. I beg you to intercede before the Holy Trinity, that by your grace my request will be granted. (Clearly express what you want and ask him to find a way to get it to you.) May I receive your blessings and favours. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. If Saint Expedite grants your request, place fresh flowers beside his statue in your home or in the church. Also place an ad in the newspaper thanking Saint Expedite, so that his name and fame will grow. M.C. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. M.B. PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE For quick action... Saint Expedite, Noble Roman youth, martyr, You who quickly brings things to pass, you who never delays, I come to you in need: _______ (Clearly express what you want and ask him to find a way to get it to you.) Do this for me, Saint Expedite, and when it is accomplished, I will as rapidly reply with an offering to you. (State your vow or promise). Be quick, Saint Expedite! Grant my wish before your candle burns out, and I will glorify your name. Amen. As you say this prayer, light a glass-encased Saint Expedite candle (with the saint’s picture on it) next to a glass of water. Recite the prayer once a day for as long as the candle burns (usually several days) and when your request is granted, pour the water from the water glass into the empty glass container that held the candle. Place some fresh cut flowers in the candle glass, use it like a vase. You may also offer a slice of pound cake. Then place an ad in the newspaper thanking Saint Expedite, to spread his fame. A.K. NOVENA TO ST. MARTHA Oh Saint Martha, I resort to thee and to thy petition and faith. I offer up to thee this light which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays. Comfort me in all my difficulties through the great favour thou didst enjoy when our Saviour lodged in thy house. I beseech thee to have definite pity in regards to the favour I ask. Interceed for my family that we may always be provided for in all our necessities. I ask thee St. Martha to overcome the dragon, which thou didst cast at thy feet. Say one Our Father and Three Hail Mary’s. Light a candle every Tuesday and the above prayer made know with the intention of spreading devotion to St. Martha. This Miraculous Saint grants everything before the five days are ended, no matter how difficult. S.O’C.

CARR Thomas (16th Anniversary) 14th May 2002

In Heaven you rest No worry or pain But in our hearts You will always remain

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WEIR Bob (Robert)

SILKE Michael

Mote Park, Roscommon (28th Anniversary)

Who died on the 24th November 2017 (1st Anniversary)

Ballygar, Co. Galway Who died peacefully at Roscommon University Hospital on 21st October 2018

R.I.P. Time may hide the sadness Like the smile that hides the tears But memories hold you Despite the passing of the years.

Always remembered by Mary and family. Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery on Friday, 23rd November at 7pm

LYONS Frank Runnamoat, Roscommon 10th Anniversary on 26th November

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 Maisie and family. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinaheglish on Sunday, 25th November at 11am.

KENEGHAN - PARKER Ann Late of Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon (7th Anniversary)

How do I write on paper the feelings I have inside The heartache and the emptiness When a mother you loved tragically died Taken too soon without a goodbye Mammy I love you until the day that I die.

On this the First Anniversary of Bob’s passing, I, Bob’s friend and my children wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with my family and Bob’s brothers on the sad loss of their brother/my beloved friend. For all those who sent heartfelt cards and to all those who travelled, a sincere wholehearted thank you. To the community of Ballinagare, espcially mine and Bob’s neighbours, of the plains Ballinagare who kindly brought food, minded children and supported us during this time. A big thank you to my two wonderful friends Jean and Caroline who helped with every inch of the preparations regarding Bob’s Funeral. Thank you to the Goal Post Pub and staff for their hosptilialty during the time of Bob’s passing. A sincere thank you to Fr. Donnelly and Sister Elizabeth on the beautiful Funeral Mass and all their help and guidance. Thanks also to the altar servers and singer Tony D. on the beautiful music that I know Bob would have loved and cherished, thank you. A sincere and wholehearted thank you to Noel and Tom of Kilgarriff Funeral Directors for their professionalism, kindness and support in the undertaking of Bob’s Funeral. They went above and beyond for us. Thank you to Val, a members of an An Garda Síochána, also to Westdoc and our G.P. Dr. Donnelly (Frenchpark) thank you all. It is impossible to thank everyone individually, as from the time of Bob passing away that night, our friends surrounded me with help even accompanying Bob away that night, during their own difficulties they came out and supported us in our time of need. So please accept an overall thank you to the community of Ballinagare, mine and Bob’s friends, family and all those who surrounded us with so much kindness, love and support. We thank you all and will forever be thankful. Bob’s First Anniversary Mass will take place in Ballinagare Church on Sunday, 25th November at 10am.

HILL Robert (Bob) Abbey Street, Roscommon (1st Anniversary)

Also remembering my sister Jacqueline

THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE For desperate causes... My Saint Expedite of urgent and just causes, please intercede for me with Our Lord Jesus Christ. Succor me in this hour of affliction and despair, my Saint Expedite. You who are a Holy warrior, You who are the Saint of the afflicted, You who are the Saint of the desperate, you who are the Saint of urgent causes, Protect me, Help me, Give me Strength, Courage and Serenity. Hear my plea. ____________ (Clearly express what you want, and ask him to find a way to get it to you.) My Saint Expedite, help me to prevail through these difficult hours, protect me from all those who want to harm me, respond to my plea with urgency. Bring me back to the state of peace and tranquillity, my Saint Expedite. I will be grateful to you for the rest of my life and I will speak your name to all those who have faith. (Now promise to give Saint Expedite a specific offering when your desire is granted.) Amen. (Say one Our Father, one Holy Mary, and make the sign of the cross.) (Be sure to provide the offering you promised if Saint Expedite grants your petition). A.K.

Loved and missed by her daughter Belinda, son-inlaw Denis, granddaughter Lana and grandson James. Anniversary Mass in St. Asicus Church, Frenchpark on Monday, 26th November at 10am.

On the First Anniversary of Robert’s death, his wife Mary, children Jackie, Marina, Lisa, Robert and Aidan, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law and grandchildren would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us during our sad loss. To all those who sent heartfelt cards, flowers and travelled long disances, thank you. To McNeill’s Foodstore who brought food to our home, we will be forever grateful. Sincere thanks to Fr. John Cullen, Monsignor Travers, Fr. Rickie and Fr. Pavin for concelebrating Bob’s Funeral Mass. We would like to thank the choir, also Laura Noone, Adrian Dullghán and Albert O’Connor for the beautiful and heartfelt music and singing during the Mass. Thank to the doctors and nurses at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. A special word of thanks to Dr. Robinson who took care of Bob. A big thank you to Tom and Pat Smyth for their professional help. A special word of thanks to the grave diggers who kindly prepared Bob’s final resting place. As it is impossible to thank everybody individually we hope you will accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions. First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Sunday, 25th November at 12.15pm.

Mary, Michael’s brother David, his sisters Bernie and Sheila and extended family would like to express sincere thanks to all who sympathised with us on our recent sad loss. We are grateful for your presence, your prayers, messages of sympathy, and warm recollections of Michael. Heartfelt thanks to Fr. Louis Lohan and concelebrants Fr. Colm Allman, Fr. Frank McGrath and Fr. Eugene McLoughlin for the beautiful Funeral Mass; to Bernie Moran and the choir for the very uplifting music and to the pupils and staff of Colaiste Mhuire who provided a Guard of Honour. To Monsignor Michael Devine and Fr. Sean Beirne for receiving Michael’s Remains into the Church and celebrating Eucharist; to Fr. Francis Beirne and Fr. John Cullen for your strengthening and prayerful presence to Michael as he was passing over. Thanks to the Undertaker David Moran for your caring professionalism, to the gravediggers for giving of your time to prepare the final resting place so nicely and to Garda Pat Regan for traffic management. Thanks to the trojan workers who organised the catering, to the excellent caterers and to Ballygar Tidy Towns committee for the use of the Court House. We want to express deep appreciation to the wonderful and dedicated people who helped Michael during his declining years and final illnesses: his carers David, Teresa, Malgorzata, Anna and Geraldine, Drs Martin Daly and Myriam Mangan, community health care professionals, Majella Hannon, Bees Knees Health Store and our local pharmacists, the nursing and medical staff of Portiuncula and Roscommon University Hospitals and the staff of the Day Care Unit at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon. Thanks to the loyal friends who visited and remained in touch, to our Parish Priest Fr. Michael Breslin and to all who have supported us in any way on this journey. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Michael’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place on Saturday, November 24th at 12.00 midday in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES HAUGHEY Noel

HICKEY Patrick (Patsy)

CUNNIFFE Sean

Correal, Athleague, Co. Roscommon (3rd Anniversary)

Cloonara, Roscommon (2nd Anniversary)

Coalpit’s, Creggs Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary)

In loving memory of Noel who died on 23rd November, 2015. R.I.P.

In loving memory of Patsy who died on 21st November 2016

Love bears all things, endures all things Love longs for all things good, Love never ends. A silent thought, a quiet prayer, For a special person in God’s care.

Your life was one of thoughtful deeds, A helping hand to others’ needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Wonderful memories you left behind.

Loved and remembered always Margaret and family. Anniversary Mass in the Church of The Assumption, Fuerty on Sunday, 25th November at 11.30am.

Your life touched so many others, And will be remembered forever more, To leave the world a better place Than it had been before.

DOYLE Clare

Missed everyday by your wife Pauline, sons Colm and Ciaran, daughter Maeve and families.

11 St Ciaran’s Park, Roscommon Who died on the 22nd November 1965 (RIP)

~~~~~~ No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place Within our hearts, Is always kept for you.

Always in our thoughts Noel and Sally. In loving memory of my dear Mother. Quietly today your memory is kept No need for words we will never forget When thoughts go back as they always do I treasure the memories I have of you. Deep in my heart your memory is kept To love, to cherish and never forget Words are few but thoughts are deep Memories of you I will always keep.

Always remembered by your loving daughter Bridie, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Anniversary Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Derrane on Saturday, 24th November at 7pm.

In loving memory of Sean who died on 19th November 2017 The Labourer’s Task Now the labourer’s task is over, now the battle day is past. Now upon the farther shore, lands the voyager at last. Father, in Thy gracious keeping, leave us now Thy servant sleeping. .

Remembered by his wife Mary, sons Kevin, Keith, Jason, daughter Grace, grandchildren Hannah Matthew and Francis, sonin-law Alan and daughterin-law Kathleen. Anniversary Mass in Kilbegnet Church, on the 2nd of December at 11.30am.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

DOLAN Caitriona 22 Beechgrove, Roscommon town

In loving memory of Paddy, late of Mullymux, who died on 21st November 2002, his wife Anna Marie, who died on 16th June 1985 and their son Martin, who died on 11th December 1985 Time passes, Memories stay, Quietly remembered everyday. Will those who think of them today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

Loved and remembered by all the family.

Elphin St., Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Who died on 24th November 2017

On the occasion of Lena’s First Anniversary we, her family, would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all who supported us on her passing. Our sincere thanks to those who attended the Reposal, Funeral Mass and Burial. Thanks to all who travelled long distances, sent Mass Cards, sympathy cards, perpetual enrolments, telephoned/ texted and sent flowers. We deeply appreciate and thank those who provided food and served refreshments at the house during the Funeral. To the local Gardaí, thank you for your help with the management of traffic on the day of the Funeral. Our heartfelt thanks to G.P. Dr. Ciaran Regan and staff, public health nurses, the respite services, Sacred Heart Hospital Roscommon and also to the Ambulance Service and the Emergency Dept. Mullingar Hospital who attended to Lena on her final day. Our deepest gratitude to Fr. Eamon O’Connor P.P. for his many visits to Lena and for celebrating her Funeral Mass with the co-concelebrants. A special word of thanks to Strokestown Parish Choir and organist Andrew Reynolds for their beautiful enhancement of the Liturgy. Thanks also to the Sacristan Bernard and altar servers. To Pat, Marion and John McHugh for their kindness and professionalism in carrying out the Funeral arrangements and the gravediggers for their lovely preparation of Lena’s final resting place. We will always be indebted to Lena’s exceptional neighbours, friends and extended family for their extraordinary kindness and support. Our sincere gratitude also to the Home Help Services, Strokestown and carers - particularly Dympna Carthy who looked after Lena with such kindness, dignity and respect during her last years at home. As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually, we hope this acknowledgement will be accepted as a sincere thank you and a token of our true appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Lena’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Strokestown Church on Saturday, 8th December at 11.30am. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Pray for her.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

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KELLY Patrick (Paddy) Mullymux, Co. Roscommon (16th Anniversary)

McHUGH Lena (nee Lennon)

BIrthday remembrance for Caitriona Dolan whose birthday occurs on the 22nd November, 2018 Birthday wishes are sent to heaven to you, on this your special day, We miss and love you dearly and we wanted you to know. Your Birthday’s not forgotten and your memory, lives on We celebrate the life you had, even though you’ve gone. We will always love and miss you and will often shed a tear, Especially on this your special day year after year.

Thinking of you always especially today love always Martin and Leah and also Mam, Pat, Marie, Enda and Roseanne xx

6 Shannon Heights, Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Co. Roscommon Very special 30th Birthday Remembrance 23rd November 2018 (Age 30)

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DOLAN Mary Aughmagree, Kilteevan Co. Roscommon 100th Birthday Remembrance

KILLION Frank Hazelbrook, Roscommon Who died on 15th October 2018

On the occasion of the first anniversary of his passing the family of the late Frank Killion, Hazelbrook, Roscommon wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and kindness shown to us following our sad loss. We sincerely thank our extended families our neighbours and friends who called to our home, attended the Removal, the Funeral Mass and Burial. To those who sent Mass Cards, sympathy cards and called with food and expressions of sympathy, your kindness was much appreciated at a difficult time for us all. To Fr. Eugene McLoughlin, Athleague and Fr. Sean Beirne, Kilteevan for their kindness shown and for concelebrating his Funeral Mass, we thank you sincerely. To grandniece and nephew Aoife and Fiachra Guihen we offer our sincere thanks for providing the beautiful music during the Funeral Service. To the Sacristan and the Altar Society and Eucharistic Ministers for prepartion of the Church and help at the Funeral Mass. We express our sincere gratitude to Pat and Tom Smyth for the professional and dignified way that the Funeral arrangements were carried out. We thank the people who partook in the Guard of Honour, organised by Ceoltas Ceoiltori Eireann, Athleague. Finally we are forever indebted to the wonderful staff of Oakwood Nursing Home and Dr. Harrison. Thanks to the gravediggers for preparing Frank’s final resting place. As an expression of our thanks The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Sadly missed by his brother John, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Frank’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague on Thursday, 22nd November at 7pm.

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Stormy Ireland with Ruby Walsh clear the last flight in the Grabel.

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National hunt racing is on in Thurles this afternoon with two chases, four hurdles and a bumper, the first off at 12.35 pm. There is flat action on the all-weather track at Dundalk tomorrow evening stalls open for the first at 6 pm. On Saturday, Gowran Park hosts four hurdle races and three chases off at 12.05 pm. On Sunday, racing at Navan features the €100,000 Grade B Troytown Handicap Chase backed up with the Grade B Proudstown Hurdle and the Grade 3 Monksfield Novice Hurdle and starts at an earlier time of 12 pm, not 12.30 pm as an additional race has been added to the card. On Sunday, there are a total of 37 horses left in the Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan. Gordon Elliott, bidding to win the race for the fifth consecutive year and has over a third of the field, with 14 entered. They are headed by Cork Grand National winner Out Sam and the runnerup Rogue Angel and include Irish Grand National winner General Principle. Willie Mullins has left three in the €100,000 event. In addition to Pairofbrowneyes and Minella Beau, the champion trainer could also call on the services of Undressed. The Tom Mullins’ trained Spider Web and James Motherway’s Na Trachtalai Abu who served up a thriller when first and second respectively in the Munster National are also among the entries. In Punchestown last weekend on Saturday Willie Mullins completed a 1, 2, 3 in the Listed Grabel Mares Hurdle as Ruby Walsh won on the fav Stormy Ireland, Paul Townend finished 2nd on Good Thyne Tara and David Mullins third on Ria D’etel. Trainer Mullins was completing a double following the Paul Townend-ridden Voix du Reve’s win in the Grade 2 Craddockstown Novice Chase. On Sunday both Samcro and Supasundae missed the Grade 1 Morgiana Hurdle which was won by WP Mullins’ Sharjah with Paul Townend aboard beating his more fancied stable mate Faugheen with Gordon Elliott’s Tombstone 3rd, preventing another 1, 2, 3 for the Closutton yard

as Wicklow Brave finished 4th and last. Samcro is most likely to head next to Newcastle’s Grade One Fighting Fifth Hurdle where he could meet with dual Champion Hurdle winner Buveur D’Air and Supreme Novices’ Hurdle winner Summerville Boy next month. A clash to look forward to and hopefully savour.

General News Cheltenham winning jockey Robbie McNamara is to retire from training for personal reasons. Robbie’s career as a jockey came to an end on the eve of the Grand National at Wexford in 2015 when a fall off Bursledon left him in a wheelchair. McNamara began his training career at Cork in July 2016 but today announced his decision to leave the training ranks. The highlight of his career as a jockey was a double at the 2014 Cheltenham festival, on Silver Concorde in the Champion Bumper and Spring Heeled the day after in the Kim Muir. We wish him well for the future. Though the flat season may be over, dual Arc heroine, Enable, hit the headlines with the news that she will be staying in training next season and seeking a record third win in a row in the Prix de L’Arc. She shares the record 2 wins in a row with 6 other horses including Treve, Alledged and Ribot. Enable is, and probably will be, the only horse ever to win the race consecutively on different tracks, Longchamp this year and Chantilly last year.

Point to Point Corner There is a meeting on the northern circuit at Kirkistown this weekend with 98 entries and two meetings in the south on Sunday at Lingstown in Wexford, with 102 entries for the six races, at Rathcannon near Athlacca in Limerick where there are 118 entries. With Rathcannon, originally 12.30 pm start, now starting half an hour earlier all three meetings start at 12 pm. The Boulta fixture scheduled for Sunday has been postponed until Sunday, December 16th due to ground conditions.

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Sharjah clears the last under Paul Townend in the Morgiana.

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Fuerty’s footballers were left heartbroken at Tuam Stadium last Sunday as they were defeated by the narrowest of margins by An Spidéal in the AIB Connacht Club IFC Final, despite a rousing second half comeback. See pages 55 and 56. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

So close yet so far… Fuerty’s ﬁnal ﬁghtback comes up short

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

Dooner’s weekend predictions It’s Connacht Cup Round 2 this weekend with no fewer than fourteen Roscommon and District Football League sides in action. There are two all-Roscommon ties down for decision as St. John’s Athletic host Shiven Rovers and St. Peter’s welcome CP Ajax. Elsewhere, Castlerea’s second side kick off their Connacht Shield campaign with a home tie against Loughrea B.

Saturday, November 24th TP Brennan Connacht Shield Preliminary Round Castlerea Celtic B v Loughrea B. 7.30 pm We’ll give Castlerea a hesitant nod. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic

Sunday, November 25th TP Brennan Connacht Cup Round 2 (2 pm) Westport United v Kilkerrin United Tough trip for Kilkerrin. Prediction: Westport United Craughwell United v Boyle Celtic Boyle to progress.

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Prediction: Boyle Celtic Ballyglass v Ballinasloe Town Town on a roll! Prediction: Ballinasloe Town Moore United v Castlebar Celtic Celtic are the favourites. Prediction: Castlebar Celtic Tireragh FC v Skyvalley Rovers Home win. Prediction: Tireragh FC St. John’s Athletic v Shiven Rovers Shiven to edge this one. Prediction: Shiven Rovers NUI Galway v Ballymoe FC This promises to be an interesting tie. Ballymoe have been impressive this season. Prediction: Ballymoe FC Cloonfad United v Dynamo Blues Away win. Prediction: Dynamo Blues Benbulben FC v Strokestown United This all comes down to how well Strokestown travel. Prediction: Benbulben FC

St. Peter’s FC v CP Ajax The champions should be too strong. Prediction: St. Peter’s FC Castlerea Celtic v West United Home advantage will help but this won’t be easy for the Roscommon side. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic Ballina Town v Dysart FC Home win. Prediction: Ballina Town Norio’s Takeaway Division One Rahara Rovers v Ballinasloe Town B. 11 am Home win. Prediction: Rahara Rovers Ballaghaderreen FC v Ahascragh United. 2 pm Ballaghaderreen should have enough to see off Ahascragh. Prediction: Ballaghaderreen FC Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two Ballymoe FC B v St. Cuan’s United. 11 am Ballymoe’s wait for points looks set to continue. Prediction: St. Cuan’s United

Soccer results Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division St. Peter’s FC 2 Ballymoe FC 1 Castlerea Celtic 3 Moore United 0 Boyle Celtic 0 Ballinasloe Town 1 Cloonfad United 2 Shiven Rovers 3 Norio’s Takeaway Division One Rahara Rovers 2 Cam Celtic 0 Dunmore Town 0 Moylough ’79 4 Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two Cloonfad United B 1 Glen Celtic 1 Roscommon United 2 Castlerea Celtic 4 Shiven Rovers B 3 St. Cuan’s United 2 Skyvalley Rovers B 1 Manor United 1

BUCCANEERS RFC

THE GAIN LINE

Castlebar put to the sword After a recent luckless run, Buccaneers J1’s clicked to record an impressive 32-12 Connacht Junior 1A League victory over Castlebar in an entertaining and lively contest played under the Dubarry Park floodlights on Friday night. The Athlone side had seven changes in personnel as well as a number of positional switches for this encounter including the return of Rory Grenham, who had been injured in the opening game of the season at Ballina.

Bonus point win over Sligo Senior Rugby Connacht Junior 1 League: Creggs 24 Sligo 7. Creggs sit third in the Connacht J1 League Table following this bonus point win over Sligo at The Green on Saturday. They are now five points behind league leaders Connemara and three points behind second-placed Monivea but with a game in hand on both. This adds extra significance to this Saturday’s clash with Monivea at The Green, a game which is already doubling up as the semi-final of the Cawley Cup. Kick-off against Monivea is at 7.30 pm. The opening quarter on Saturday was fairly even but Creggs began to exert a stranglehold on the game as it progressed. Rightwinger Luke Meehan broke the deadlock with an unconverted try after 25 minutes and 3 minutes before half time prop Aidan Leech finished off a good move, in which he had already featured twice in the build up, with a try under the posts, and converted by Mark Brandon. Creggs stretched their lead early in the second half, capitalising on a botched drop off with Chris Duignan eventually crossing in the left corner. Centre Tom Callaghan finally went over on 67 minutes following a sustained period of Creggs dominance, to secure the

bonus point. Mark Brandon landed the tricky conversion leaving his side 24-0 ahead. However, an intercepted pass allowed Sligo to break their duck right at the death. Development squad training takes place this Friday night at 8.15 pm ahead of some big games in the Connacht J1C League.

Youth Rugby Connacht U-18.5 League: Creggs 53 Monivea 12. Creggs put up an impressive score against an under-strength Monivea RFC side last Sunday in their Connacht League match. In the process, they maintain an excellent six win from six outings. However, it was a slow start with Monivea touching down first. In all, Creggs score nine tries with a brace each for Kaylem Holian and Aodha Hession and with Ryan O’Keeffe continuing his try a game form. Their next game is away against Oughterard on Sunday. Earlier this season, the corresponding fixture was a tight affair with Creggs winning by just one score, 19-14 in Creggs. Connacht U-15 League: Creggs 32, Ballina 31. Creggs hosted Ballina RFC on Saturday in Creggs and flew out of the blocks with two tries in the first seven minutes from Josh Verling and Ben Johnson after some great carrying from

Eoin Kelly, Ciaran Purcell and Noah Fallon up front and good hands out the backs from Cormac Dolan, DJ Hession, Jack Fleming and Senan Lambe. Ballina responded well and scored two converted tries to take a 14-10 lead after 18 minutes. However, Creggs regrouped and scored two further tries through Edimar Fimho and Oisin O’Beirne, one of which was converted by DJ Hession for a 22-14 half-time lead. Ballina started the second half better and got a try and conversion to get back to 22-21 after five minutes but again Creggs hit back with Tadhg Lyons going over in the corner for a try. DJ Hession expertly converted for a 29-21 lead. However, the Mayo lads were not finished and they kicked a penalty to bring the score back to 29-24 being going over under the posts which they then converted for a 31-29 lead. Creggs rebounded, continuing to attack and after some good work from Aidan Hoare, Noah Fallon, Tomas Tiernan and Eoin Kelly, Creggs were awarded a penalty and DJ Hession again stood up and converted the kick for Creggs to go head by 32-31 and held out in the remaining eleven minutes for a heroic victory. This result puts Creggs into joint third place in the League with Ballina, and

The Creggs U-15s who beat Ballina last weekend.

Creggs has a game in hand on both Ballina and Galwegians in second-place. Creggs are away to Galwegians on Saturday. Connacht U-14 League: Creggs 10 Westport 10. Creggs continued their recent unbeaten run with a hard fought 10-10 draw with a spirited Westport side. Having lost to Westport away earlier in the season, this performance proved a fair measure of their constant improvement in the last few weeks. Westport scored an early try, only to have it cancelled out with a good Creggs team move and touched down by the hard working scrum half Daniel Brown. Creggs again found themselves five points down in the final quarter setting up a grandstand finish. Shane Maloney crossed the try line but was held up. Conor Kelly on his debut came close to scoring also with fine runs from the centre.

Eventually in injury time, after great running from Andriu Oates and Adam Flynn putting Westport under immense pressure forcing them to kick for touch, but the ball was half block down by Tommy Morris and Eoghan Keaveny who passed it to the impressive and hard tackling Creggs fly half Jack Donnelly to score a last minute try in the corner. Creggs relaunched girls’ rugby this season for U-14s and currently have over 23 girls playing and training every Monday night. The popularity of rugby is certainly spreading through the good work being done by CRDO Micheal Glennon in the local secondary schools, with Creggs currently having thirteen U-16 players training every Monday night also. New players (born 2003/2004) are very welcome to come out and give it a try. 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.

Youth Fixtures Creggs U-13s will play Galwegians in the Connacht U-13A League in Creggs next Sunday at 2 pm. The U-16s will play Castlebar RFC in the Connacht League in Creggs next Sunday at 12 pm. The U-18.5s travel to Oughterard RFC next Sunday in the Connacht League for a 12 pm kick-off.

Mini Rugby Last weekend, Creggs Minis played in a Blitz against Ballinasloe. It was a very successful day for all Creggs teams. Our thanks to all the coaches and parents for all their help in making it a very enjoyable morning. Creggs Minis train in Creggs next Saturday at 11 am.

Buccs play St. Mary’s Buccaneers return to All-Ireland League action this Saturday with a trip to Templeville Road in Dublin where they square up to St. Mary’s College in a Division 1B game that kicks off at 2.30 p.m. Both teams were relegated from 1A last season when they inflicted away defeats on each other.

U-20s head to Dublin Buccaneers U-20s also play in Dublin this weekend when they take on Old Belvedere at Anglesea Road on Sunday. This JP Fanagan Leinster Premier League Division 2 match has a 2.30 pm kick-off. These young Buccs have put in two fine back-to-back performances and will be eager to secure the win in this fifth versus sixth game that would keep them neatly placed in mid-table.

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O’Mahony the latest Irish sporting hero THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner

Sir Alex Ferguson’s description of Roy Keane’s best ever Manchester United performance could have been used to sum up Peter O’Mahony’s demolition job on the All Blacks last Saturday. “It was the most emphatic display of selflessness I have seen on a football field. Pounding over every blade of grass, competing as if he would rather die of exhaustion than lose, he inspired all around him,” said Fergie of Keane’s display against Juventus in the 1999 Champions League semi-final in Turin. We are fortunate in this country to have witnessed some terrific individual and team displays from athletics to rowing and everything in between. There are, of course, far too many to mention, but this week I’ve picked three world class displays from my lifetime.

1. McGrath v Serie A This is right up there with Roy Keane’s Captain Marvel act for Manchester United against Juventus or indeed his performance against the Netherlands at Lansdowne Road in 2001. Before the opening World Cup ’94 Group E game at the Giants Stadium in New York much of the talk had been about the Italians and in particular Serie A superstars such as Roberto Baggio and Guiseppe Signori. However, it was Inchicore’s ‘Black Pearl’ who stole the show as he put his body and head on the line time and time again to keep Arrigo Sacchi’s boys scoreless.

2. Dunne v Cordoba I was lucky enough to be at the O2 (now 3 Arena) on Saturday, March 21st 2009 as Bernard Dunne from Neilstown knocked Ricardo Cordoba through the ropes to win the WBA Super Bantamweight title. It was ESPN’s ‘Fight of the Year’ with six knockdowns oc-

(Above) Paul McGrath in action against Italy at in the 1994 World Cup in USA.

curring in the fight. Dunne had been under severe pressure - well behind on all three judges’ scorecards going into the eleventh - and had been knocked down four times. However, he mustered the energy to floor the Panamanian three times in the eleventh to send the old Point Depot wild. Dunne’s win capped a memorable day of Irish sport which also included Ireland’s first Grand Slam win in rugby for 61 years.

(Left) Richard Dunne gets patched up after colliding with the pitchside running track during a Euro 2012 qualifier against Russia in 2011.

3. Dunne v Russia Richard Dunne’s finest performance in a Republic of Ireland jersey (or makeshift jersey) came during a European Championships qualifier in Moscow in 2011. Dunne, who was arguably just as battered and bruised as his boxing namesake was at the O2 in 2009, repelled repeated Russian attacks as Giovanni Trapattoni’s troops held on for a precious 0-0 draw at a time when such results were a little more palatable!

Bernard Dunne celebrates after knocking out Ricardo Cordoba at the O2 Arena in 2009.

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O’Rourke bows out There was no luck for Castlerea boxer Aoife O’Rourke at the Women’s World Amateur Boxing championships which are ongoing in New Delhi. The Roscommon girl was defeated by Lauren Price of Wales in a last 16 bout on Monday. The five judges voted for the Welsh girl after a closely contested bout.

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King Harmon winner

Conor Kelly, Four Roads Hurling Club, was the winner of the county U-14 Hurling Skills competition and received a Roscommon jersey from Roger Hogan, Abbey Health and Fitness, recently.

We tee off in Boyle with news that this year’s King Harmon trophy has been won in fine style by Mark Whelan, who faced a very formidable opponent in the final, in the shape of captain Terry Canning. Although Mark has been playing golf for a few years now, this was his first year as a member of Boyle Golf Club and he will be the envy of many who have spent decades trying to win the singles matchplay tournament. The only downside for Boyle’s new winner is that the annual handicap review happens shortly and rumour has it that he’s first for the chop! To Athlone next, where the Midland Intermediate Alliance was held last Sunday. Frank Daly of Athlone was the outright winner with 44 points while Denis Cronin (Moate) was second with 42 points and Strokestown’s Michael Cox was third with 41. Meanwhile, congratulations are due to the RBK Golfer of the Year Aidan McGrath.

Aidan topped the table with 48 points with John O’Brien second (47) and Michael Ryan third (46). Elsewhere, PJ Martin won the Eado Flynn matchplay final beating Peadar Kane in a close match. Other recent winners in Athlone included: Michael Cuddy (Club Mini Hamper); P McNamara (AWGS); Sheila Geraghty (V Par); Bernie Watson (9-hole); Angela Veldon (97 Club). We finish in Carrick-on-Shannon where Alliance captains, Helen and Molly, told People Sport that they were delighted to see some of the recent beginners taking part in last Saturday’s Alliance. Elizabeth Muldowney took the honours on the back nine ahead of Phil Emmett and Dolores Mulvey. The beginners’ competition, meanwhile, was won by Geraldine Conlon followed by Eithne McGuire.

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Tight at the top One of the tightest and well contested opening halves of The Hannon’s Hotel sponsored Roscommon Darts League continued this past weekend, with some excellent darts on show across the county. The following were the results: An Bothar Rua 6 Hollywood 3; Creatons 3 McDermott’s 6; Mollys 8 Three Counties 1; The Holly Tree 7 Flanagan’s 2. This week’s fixtures are: McDermott’s v Molly’s, Flanagan’s v Creaton’s, Three Counties v An Bothar Rua, The Hollywood Bar v The Holly Tree.

In the sporting diary .... Kearney Cup in Flanagan’s The Annual John Kearney Cup will take place in Flanagan’s of Castleplunkett on Sunday, December 2nd. The draw will be at 4 pm with first games at 4.30 pm sharp. Format will be best of 5x501 from the start. Entry is €10, with prize money based on money in/money out plus sponsorship. Entry confined to Roscommon players only. Contact Padraig on 086-3880083 for more details.

Local Golf Club AGMs The Athlone Golf Club men’s AGM will take place next Wednesday (28th) at 8 pm with the ladies’ taking place on Wednesday, December 5th at 8 pm. The club AGM will take place on Friday, December 7th at 8 pm. Notice of Motions must be made to the Honorary Secretary in writing by this Friday (23rd). Nominations for members to serve on the management committee must be made by November 30th. The Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club AGM will take place this Sunday (25th) at 5 pm.

Roscommon Gaels Ladies Football AGM The Roscommon Gaels Ladies Football AGM takes place on Wednesday, November 28th at 8.30 pm in the Hyde Centre.

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All Blacks win a great sporting moment As a sports follower I am often asked: ‘What is the greatest sporting event you witnessed?’. I wasn’t lucky enough to be in the Aviva Stadium last Saturday night but the game between Ireland and the All Blacks is certainly up there with the greatest that I have ever seen. It was gripping and enthralling stuff from pillar to post. As Ireland took the game to the mighty New Zealand, not alone did they match them, but they beat them too. You could sense from the atmosphere that something special was about to happen. Every Irish player from 1 to 23 played their part. The intensity of the battle was incredible. The hits, the bravery, the heart and determination from both sides was breathtaking. It was the greatest win ever for Irish

Final venue unfair on Four Roads At the time of writing the All-Ireland Junior Camogie Club Final between Kilmessan of Meath and Four Roads of Roscommon is fixed for Pairc Tailteann in Navan on Sunday next. The decision to fix a national final on what is essentially home ground for Kilmessan is a disgrace. Obviously the people who made this fixture were confident that they would get away with it. It is grossly unfair on Four Roads. We hear constant complaints from camogie and ladies football people who say that the games do not get enough promotion, then they go and give the favourites for the title a home game? It’s a joke. What sort of promotion is that? There are hundreds of GAA pitches in Westmeath, Offaly, Laois and elsewhere that would stage this final if they were asked. The Roscommon Camogie Board and Four Roads should put the pressure on for a venue change. Is it too much to ask that the match be played at a neutral venue? It’s not too late. I wish Four Roads the best of luck in any event.

Best wishes to the backroom team The best of luck to Iain Daly and Mark Dowd in their roles as Roscommon selectors alongside Anthony Cunningham. Both are good Roscommon football men and know the scene inside out. The training will begin soon and all will be revealed in January.

Rugby but it will be very hard to keep the hype machine from going into overdrive now. Twelve months out from the World Cup the All Blacks will go home and lick their wounds and will come up with a plan to deal with Ireland if they meet them in Japan. This brilliant win will also put Ireland up there to be shot down by all comers. Now, a win against Ireland is a huge feather in any team’s cap and the team will have to be able to deal with that. But that’s all for another day. For the moment let’s revel in what was a sensational win. I was glad I was able to see it, even if I wasn’t there. By the way, Hugh Cahill and Donal Lenihan did a mighty job on the commentary on Jacob Stockdale celebrates his try against New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium last Saturday. RTE.

Fuerty can be proud of brave display

Fuerty’s Tom Bannon takes possession forward during last Sunday’s AIB Connacht Club Intermediate Final in Tuam. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

There may have been big wins over the years and some great performances too but I doubt if there has ever been a braver display than the one we saw in the second half from Fuerty last Sunday in the Connacht intermediate final. Down a man and losing by five points at half-time no one would have given them any chance against An Spidéal, but Eamon Towey and his men did not read that script and they were sensational in that second half. Three times they drew level but they could never get ahead and looking back now they were too reliant on the placed ball for their scores. A poor start didn’t help either and

they had no luck with the refereeing as most of the big calls went against them. They will be bitterly disappointed that they lost this provincial final but when the pain of defeat eases they will be able to reflect on a fantastic year that saw them win the county title for the first time and now they can look forward to senior football in 2019. They can also be very proud of the effort of all of their players over the course of this championship. Heartbreaking defeats like last Sunday’s will add to the learning curve of the many young players on their team and in the long run it may even make them stronger.

Rule change decision on Saturday The proposed rule changes in Gaelic football will be decided on Saturday and it will be interesting to see what happens. I would support the restriction of the hand pass, the requirement that the kickout go beyond the 45’ and that a sideline kick should go forward. The other two rules with regard to the mark inside the 20-metre line and the re-

O’Neill and Co. had to go!

I waited until after watching the Denmark v Republic of Ireland game on Monday night before making a comment about our national soccer team. I was hoping that I could say something positive but alas it was more of the same as the Boys in Green parked several buses in front of their own goal. They never bothered to attack throughout the game. I fully realise that we just do not have many quality players at the moment but surely they could make a better effort than we have seen over the past year. It was time for Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane to get off the gravy train and give someone else a go at it. Stephen Kenny anyone? He couldn’t be any worse.

striction of the amount of players in the centre of the field for a kick-out are not as important in my humble view. Something needed to be done as the game we all love has become stale, boring and ruled by people with laptops and overactive imaginations. Despite what some people might have you believe, Gaelic football is a simple game and when

it’s played well it can still be a spectacle. The restriction of the hand pass is key. The facts are that regardless of the rules the big teams will be the ones to adapt best and quickest. Same as it ever was and history proves that again and again. But hopefully whatever is agreed will improve the game. It needs a boost very badly.

Sad to hear of Weeshie’s passing I was very sad to hear of the death at the weekend of Weeshie Fogarty. There are few people on local radio who are known nationally but Weeshie was one. I met him numerous times in Croke Park and elsewhere around the country and interviewed him many times whenever Roscommon were playing Kerry. What he didn’t know about the Kerry GAA scene was not worth talking about. A fountain of knowledge and a loveKerry broadcasting legend Weeshie Fogarty sadly passed away ly man, it was a pleasure to have known him. May he rest in peace. on Sunday at the age of 77.

GAA big boys avoid punishment Last week the GAA handed out a sanction to the Laois County Board because their senior footballers broke the new rules with regard to training camps. In the 2019 league they will have to play one of their home games at a neutral venue as a punishment. The facts of the matter are that the Laois footballers, under their manager John Sugrue, went to south Kerry for a four day training camp prior to the Leinster Championship in May. They knew that they were going outside the two week period allowed before a championship game. When they were questioned about it they told the truth and were punished accordingly. Seventeen counties were investigated for breaches of the same rule. Only two were sanctioned (Armagh were the other) despite the fact that it is common knowledge that many of the big counties travelled abroad and openly flouted the ban. However when they were questioned they came up with excuses like ‘sightseeing’ and ‘historical’ tours for their players! What’s more they were believed and all got away scot free. It’s another instance of the GAA making one rule for the big counties and another for the small fry. The rules surrounding training camps and training in general are being flouted all the time. The GAA would be better advised on trying to figure out how to address the huge inequality there is in terms of funding and facilities between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’ rather than handing out punishments to counties who are trying to improve their status.

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Four Roads go behind enemy lines All-Ireland Junior Camogie Club Final Kilmessan (Meath) v Four Roads on Sunday at Pairc Tailteann, Navan at 2.15 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

Four Roads captain Aisling Fallon lifts the cup following their recent win over Athleague in the Roscommon Camogie Final. Pic Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Apart from the fact that it is grossly unfair to ask Four Roads to travel to what is essentially the home ground of Kilmessan for this AllIreland club final, the Roscommon girls will be up against it as the Meath side are the hot favourites to take another title at this grade having won it in 2017. Four Roads were too good for Crosserlough in their semi-final but the Megan Thynne inspired Kilmessan were the seven point

victors against Clanmaurice of Kerry. Remember that the Kerry girls brought Kilmessan to a replay in last year’s decider before losing out. In another strange ruling, a team must win two titles in a row at this grade before they can progress on to intermediate so Four Roads will be playing against the reigning champions on Sunday. However, it is often in times of adversity that great deeds of bravery, heart and a never-say-die attitude is nurtured and the pressure will all be on Kilmessan to deliver

on their home county ground. It may be a tall order, but it is not impossible and if Four Roads play as well as they are capable of on the day anything is possible. Adrian Tully manages the team and is assisted by Geraldine CarrMulry, Michael Dempsey, James Donnelly and Catherine Glennon. It would be up there with the sporting performance of the year if the Tisrara girls were to take the title home. Four Roads panel: Cáit Kenny; Karen Carty, Eimear Lennon,

Donna Kelly; Aisling Fallon, Gertie Dowd, Miriam Hastings; Shauna Fallon, Patricia Lennon; Siobhan Coyle, Niamh Coyle, Nicky Crean; Aisling Dempsey, Lizzie Glennon, Sinead O’Brien, Oonagh Kelly, Niamh Cormican, Linda Carty, Orla Hughes, Rachael Hastings, Marie Glennon, Ceara Mulry, Sarah Carty, Emma Donnelly, Laura Mannion, Sarah Scott, Shauna Clogher, Ciara Gacquin, Lena Gacquin, Aine McDonnell, Lisa Dolan, Tara Bolger, Mary Fallon.

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BALL

 SEAMUS DUKE

Iain Daly and Mark Dowd will join the new Roscommon senior football manager Anthony Cunningham as selectors. Iain Daly managed Michael Glavey’s to Roscommon and Connacht Intermediate Football Championship success in 2017 and has plenty of inter-county experience with Roscommon as both a player and selector with various teams in the past. Mark Dowd managed Ballaghaderreen to win the Mayo senior title in 2012 and managed Roscommon’s U-21s to win the Connacht championship in 2015 and is an experienced coach at club and county level. It has also been announced that Noel Flynn will be the new strength and conditioning coach. He is a former Dublin underage footballer and he has also worked with the Tipperary senior football team in the past.

Pictured is Creggs NS student Ciara Dowd, who was the Roscommon Primary Schools Football Skills competition winner for 2018.

GAA Results

Pictured is Sean Mahon, Mahon Sweeney Solicitors, presenting a top to Caroline Connaughton, captain of the Junior Camogie team. Also in picture: Geraldine Beattie, chairperson of the Roscommon Camogie Board. Photo: Michelle Hughes Walsh Photography

AIB Connacht Club IFC Final An Spidéal 1-14 Fuerty 0-16 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 (Section A) St. Brigid’s 2-12 Pádraig Pearses 0-10 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 (Section B) Clann na nGael 3-18 St. Dominic’s 1-9 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 1 Relegation St. Croan’s 0-17 Strokestown 1-8 Connaughton Fuels AFL Division 2 (O’Gara Cup) Michael Glavey’s 3-12 Oran 0-7 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 3 (Section A) Elphin-Ballinameen 6-13 Kilbride 2-10 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 3 (Section B) St. Croan’s 1-14 Kilglass Gaels-St. Barry’s 1-7 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 2 (Section A) Castlerea St. Kevin’s 3-14 Boyle 0-5 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 2 (Section B) Tulsk 1-18 Oran 3-10 Kilmore-Shannon Gaels-St. Ronan’s 1-16 Éire Óg 0-12

Fixtures Friday, November 23rd Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 (Section B) At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v St. Ciaran’s. 8.30 pm

Saturday, November 24th Connaughton Fuels AFL Division 2 (O’Gara Cup) At Mulhern Park: Fuerty v Éire Óg. 12 pm Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 2 (Section A) (12 pm) At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Castlerea St. Kevin’s At Abbey Park: Boyle v Roscommon Gaels

Sunday, November 25th All-Ireland Junior Club Camogie Final At Navan: Kilmessan v Four Roads. 2.15 pm

Underage update Saturday, November 24th Pictured are the Kilbride U-10 footballers at a recent presentation of medals at Kilbride GAA. Players from the underage teams received medals and a goodie bag from Roscommon and Kilbride star, Conor Devaney.

Matrix Bathrooms Minor Hurling Finals At Ballyforan: Athleague-Tremane v Tooreen. 11.30 am At Ballyforan: Four Roads v Pádraig Pearses. 1 pm

Roscommon People Friday 23 November 2018

AIB Connacht Club Intermediate FC Final: An Spidéal (Galway) 1-14 Fuerty 0-16

Fuerty players pictured before throw-in at the Intermediate Connacht Final at Tuam Stadium on Sunday last. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Fuerty ﬁghtback falls short The Verdict Seamus Duke We have seen some great displays from Roscommon teams in the Connacht club championships over the years but seldom have we seen as gutsy a display as we witnessed from Fuerty in the second half last Sunday in Tuam Stadium. The Roscommon champions looked like they

were in an impossible position at half-time. They were five points down and were looking at the prospect of playing the second half with only 14 players after midfielder Philip Neilan was red-carded in the 29th minute. It looked a very harsh award from referee Barry Judge and no one would have blamed

Fuerty if they had thrown in the towel at that stage. But they dusted themselves down at half-time and they tore into the Galway champions after the break. On three occasions they levelled the scores but agonisingly they could never get their noses in front. The previously impressive looking An Spidéal outfit were now struggling and they just about won the game with two late scores. Even then there was time for

more drama as Niall Kilroy reduced the gap to just one in the sixth minute of injury-time and then Gearoid Ennis shot from a very difficult angle out near the left touchline but the ball drifted wide and the Connemara side had survived. Two red cards, three black cards (all to Fuerty) and seven yellows would suggest a bad-tempered affair but nothing could be further from the truth as this was a tremendous game of football that kept the good

sized crowd on the edge of their seats all through. Referee Barry Judge was over fussy throughout and he had a poor game overall. Fuerty felt that he was very harsh on them as they were in receipt of a very dubious looking straight red, three blacks, and three yellows. But when they look back on the game in general, Fuerty will rue a poor start which saw the Galway champions lead by 1-3 to 0-1 after twelve minutes. Finnian Ó Laoi was given

the freedom of Tuam Stadium to run in the only goal of the game in the second minute which was very disappointing. But once Fuerty got going they were back in business for the rest of the game. The Bannons - Tom and Eamonn – led from the front, Aengus Lyons, Niall Keenan, and the twin terrors up front, Niall Kilroy and Gearoid Ennis, were front and centre as the Roscommon champions came back from the dead. Kilroy was immense with his ability to win the ball and Ennis was the arch finisher as Fuerty clawed their way back into contention. The Roscommon side received three black cards (Niall Keenan, Aengus Lyons and Mark Ward) in the final 20 minutes but it didn’t seem to disrupt them as they kept com-

ing back for more. However when they sit down to analyse this game over the winter months they will wonder just what might have happened if Philip Neilan, Niall Keenan and Aengus Lyons were on the field for the entire game. An Spidéal looked very dangerous at times but once Fuerty got amongst them they rattled them, and they will be mightily relieved to have got out of this decider by a point in the end. It was a very disappointing day for Fuerty but they can all hold their heads up high. They died with their boots on and can be very proud of their efforts. They still have a memorable 2018 to look back on and the prospect of senior football club championship to play in 2019.

Teams and Scorers An Spidéal: Magnus Breathnach (0-2, 2 frees); Eoin Ó Droighnain, Eamon Ó Conlain, Liam Ó Ceallaigh; Ciaran Ó Laoi (0-1), Michael Ó Currain, Seamus Ó Droighneain (0-1); Dara Mc An Rí (0-1), Padraig Eoin Ó Currain (0-1); Sean Ó Currain (0-2), Antaine Ó Laoi (0-4, 1 free), Finnian Ó Laoi (1-0); Brian Ó Congaile (0-1), Cormac Ó Laoi (0-1), Conaill Ó Caoimh. Subs: Liam Ó Congaile for S Ó Droighneain (49), Aodan Ó Corrain for S Ó Corrain (52), Ciaran Ó Droighneain for Ciaran Ó Laoi (62). Fuerty: Luke Byrne; Adam Whyte, Tom Bannon, Mark Ward; Ben McGahon (0-1), John Brennan, Peter Kellehan; Philip Neilan, Niall Keenan; Oisin Lyons, Eamon Bannon, Cian Murray; Aengus Lyons, Niall Kilroy (0-6, 5 frees), Gearoid Ennis (0-9, 7 frees, a ’45). Subs: Darragh Heavey for McGahon (h/t), Robbie Fallon for Murray (35), Christy Leahy for Keenan (42 b/c), Cian Murray for A Lyons (57, b/c), Ben McGahon for Ward (62, b/c). Fuerty’s Adam Whyte being held back as he gets the ball out of danger. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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AIB Connacht Club Intermediate FC Final: An Spidéal (Galway) 1-14 Fuerty 0-16 Key Moments Seamus Duke First half

Second half

With only two minutes on the clock Finnian Ó Laoi ran straight through the Fuerty defence almost uncontested and blasted home a great goal.

Fuerty came out all guns blazing after the restart and kicked four points in the first seven minutes to reduce the margin to just one. Niall Kilroy and Gearoid Ennis (3, all frees) were the men on target.

By the 12th minute the Galway side were 1-3 to 0-1 ahead with Gearoid Ennis’ free in the 7th minute Fuerty’s only score at that stage. Fuerty came back into the game after that. Points from Niall Kilroy, Gearoid Ennis (a ’45) and Ben McGahon reduced the gap to two and after Sean Ó Currain had pointed for An Spidéal in the 17th minute, points within a minute from Kilroy and Ennis (both frees) saw the gap to the bare minimum after 19 minutes. Two points from the Galway men and a pointed free from Gearoid Ennis saw the score An Spidéal 1-7 Fuerty 0-7 by the 25th minute. In the 29th minute Philip Neilan challenged Finnian Ó Laoi as he soloed through. Referee Barry Judge waved an advantage to the Galway side after the first contact but then Neilan challenged again Ó Laoi went down like a sack of potatoes. Judge showed Neilan the red card and almost immediately Ó Laoi hopped up after a miraculous recovery. It looked harsh on Fuerty. Late points from goalkeeper Marcus Breathnach (free) and Cormac Ó Laoi left An Spidéal five points up at half-time and with a man advantage too. Half-time score: An Spidéal 1-9 Fuerty 0-7.

In the 41st minute Niall Keenan was shown a black card by referee Judge who one minute later showed a second yellow (and a red) to An Spidéal full-back Eamon Ó Conlain. Nevertheless, another pointed free from Ennis tied up the scores for the first time in the game at 0-12 to 1-9. The Galway champions hit back with points from Seamus Ó Droighnean and Aintaine Ó Laoi but Fuerty were not going to lie down and points from Ennis and Kilroy (a free) saw the teams level again after 47 minutes. Man of the Match Aintaine Ó Laoi and Niall Kilroy (a free) tied up the scores at 0-15 to 1-12 with just five minutes left on the clock.

Fuerty’s Niall Kilroy was a marked man last Sunday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Aengus Lyons was shown a black card in the 57th minute and An Spidéal got their noses in front with points from Aintaine Ó Laoi and Padraig Eoin Ó Currain. Six minutes of injury-time were indicated and Fuerty battled on. Mark Ward was the latest Fuerty player to see black as the ‘Black and Amber’ attacked in search of scores. Niall Kilroy pointed free in the 66th minute to reduce the gap to one again. But Fuerty just ran out of time. Ennis tried his luck from a very difficult angle and the ball drifted wide and the Galway side had survived. Full-time score: An Spidéal 1-14 Fuerty 0-16.

Fuerty’s Gearoid Ennis pictured at the final whistle last Sunday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Stat Attack

Towey: ‘They did Roscommon football proud’  SEAMUS DUKE

Fuerty manager, Eamon Towey, said his troops deserved huge credit for their second half performance in last Sunday’s Connacht intermediate final. “The lads deserve mighty credit for that second half. A man down and five points down, every single player put their shoulder to the wheel. We got back level and they had a man sent off and we came back twice more. They have done themselves and their club and Roscommon football proud today.

“I will be totally honest with you that I did not see the red card incident. The referee makes the calls and we have to react to them and we did that. Three of our best players got the line out there today and there is nothing that we can do about that now. “They are a mighty bunch of lads. I am so glad that when they rang me two years ago that I agreed to join because they are a pleasure to work with and they are a fantastic club and I wish them all the best for the future,” he concluded.

Wides:

Red cards:

An Spidéal 4 (1, first hal Fuerty 7 (4, first half ) An Spidéal 1 (Eamon Ó Conlain 2 yellows) Fuerty 1 (Philip Neilan 29)

Black cards:

An Spidéal 0; Fuerty 3 (Niall Keenan 41, Aengus Lyons 57, Mark Ward 62)

l4 Yellow cards: An Spidéa onlain (2), O’C n (Eamo ighnain, Dro Ó s mu Sea Brian Ó Congaile); Fuerty 3 (Peter Kellehan, Niall Kilroy, Christy Leahy) Man of the Match: Aintaine Ó Laoi (An Spidéal)

Fuerty’s Cian Murray attempts to gain possession ahead of An Spidéal’s Conall Ó Caoimh during last Sunday’s Connacht Club Intermediate Final in Tuam. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Attendance: 1,800

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