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THINGS WE DIDN’T LIKE THIS WEEK…

A blank cheque mixed Deal or no deal? Yes, Brexit. Well, we liked the fact that British Prime Minup with a football death Brexit. ister Theresa May signed off on a deal (with the EU) on the UK’s exit. warrant Now, the really tricky part! Ms. May, who has been playing quite Come on John (Delaney)…are you having a laugh? All week, the speculation was that Martin O’Neill would be succeeded (with dubious haste, I might add) by Mick McCarthy. Well, by Mick, or by Stephen Kenny. Quite how a short-list of two developed so quickly, is anyone’s guess. By Friday, the speculation was that this was in the bag, or the onion bag as Mick would probably say, for Mick. Then, Delaney/FAI struck. An Irish solution to an Irish problem is an understatement. Mick was unveiled as manager – until 2020. Kenny will then take over, we’re told. In the meantime, Kenny will manage our U-21s. Social media and the normal world reacted with obvious misgivings. What if McCarthy is very successful as manager of the senior team? What if Kenny ‘bombs’ with the U-21s? Do we still proceed with this bizarre agreement? Apparently. Sure, it might work out, but that’s not the point; it’s a silly arrangement, a cop-out. Utterly flawed. It’s a blank cheque (for Kenny) mixed up with a football death warrant (for McCarthy). Let’s all cheer Mick on to a winning run, and then prepare to say goodbye…

Meanwhile, Joe’s going… We’re sorry to hear that Ireland’s favourite (by far, sorry Brent!) New Zealander, Joe Schmidt, will be moving on from his role as Ireland rugby coach after the 2019 World Cup. We’re sorry, but not surprised. We wish this gentleman and genius (and his family) every happiness and success in the future. He has led Ireland to phenomenal heights. And he’s not gone yet. There are, hopefully, more great highs ahead…

Shame on Shane… Through sheer hard luck, I flicked over to the Late Late Show just as the Boyzone chaps were discussing their farewell tour. Before I had time to throw a Westlife banner over the telly, Ryan was lining up that famous clip of Boyzone’s first ever appearance on the LLS (in 1993). Cue some attention-seeking, expletive-ridden comments from self-styled cool guy, Shane Lynch. How ungrateful! The only reason he was back on a prime time programme (Shane is a reality show regular these days) is because the Late Late was doing Boyzone a favour and promoting their farewell. A bit of manners from Shane wouldn’t go amiss!

It was a good week for many towns and villages across this region as the festive season formally started with the official switching-on of spectacular Christmas lights’ displays. Congratulations to the many dedicated volunteers who made it all happen. Happy Christmas!

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a blinder, has to try and get Parliament to back the deal (a vote in the House of Commons is scheduled for mid-December). To say that we are in ‘high stakes’ territory is quite an understatement. If Parliament doesn’t back the deal, there is the real prospect of Britain ‘crashing out’ without a deal. Of course anything could happen – Ms. May could be overthrown by her own party, and/ or there could be a General Election. Perhaps even a second referendum! The Prime Minister, having got this far, will now pursue a simple strategy: the ultimate sales pitch! She will insist that this is the best deal available – and the only one – and hope that enough moderates/hardliners/rebels alike decide that the safest and best option is to support the deal and not take the mammoth gamble of risking a ‘no deal’ exit. The odds are against Ms. May getting this across the line, but maybe don’t bet against it!

Pa and the wrestling calves Congratulations to Limerick man Pa O’Donovan…who won the UK’s Strongest Man competition. Pa eats six steaks a day and has eight raw eggs and oats for breakfast. Asked for the ‘secrets of his strength’, Pa revealed: “I grew up on a farm, I think that’s where my strength came from. I was wrestling calves when I was ten years of age”. Which of us hasn’t wrestled calves at the age of ten?

Ah say what you like, but Irish people just have it… Driving to a funeral in Co. Meath on Sunday, we were struggling to find the Church. The narrow, winding roads were beginning to frustrate us. Frustrated too, certainly confused, was Sat Nav lady, who kept recommending u-turns. When, at yet another lonesome junction, an elderly couple in a jeep materialised, we asked for directions to Jordanstown Church. “Follow us” was the reply. Elderly-couple-in-jeep cheerfully waited for us to turn and pull up behind them, whereupon we duly followed them, for the next six or seven miles. When they got us to the Church on time, a wave seemed an inadequate communication of our appreciation. But a wave was all that was required. It was just another normal day in this country…

Our Person(s) of the Week… Johnny Sexton, named ‘World Rugby Player of the Year’

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It was a bad week for common decency. Last week, we reported on the positive reaction to the temporary presence of a spectacular structure – the ‘Haunting Soldier’ – in our capital city. Nice work by the UK-based sculptors, nice to have it here for a while. Next day, some gobshi*e(s) defaced it. Layabouts. They just couldn’t help themselves…

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“In the case of the Chief Executive Officer of the Football Association of Ireland, there are an awful lot of people who think he’s an eejit” – Sunday Independent sports writer Tommy Conlon (a good Leitrim man) says it straight about John Delaney. (And that was written before the FAI took the very unusual step of announcing who the next TWO managers of the Republic of Ireland will be!).

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‘My focus now is on my constituency’ NAUGHTEN ‘NOT SURPRISED’ BY SMYTH REPORT  DAN DOONER

Former Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Denis Naughten has said he wasn’t surprised by the findings of an independent audit report from Peter Smyth which concluded that he (Mr. Naughten) did not influence the tender process of the National Broadband Plan during meetings with sole remaining bidder, David McCourt. While Mr. Smyth’s report cleared Deputy Naughten of influencing the process in favour of Granahan McCourt, it stated that due to the absence of meeting notes for a number of encounters, Mr. Smyth was reliant on statements from Mr. Naughten and Mr. McCourt and others for verifying the contents of the meetings. Mr. Smyth added that he believed Deputy Naughten’s resignation “insulates the process from any apparent bias created by his engagements with Mr. McCourt”. Speaking to the Roscommon People following the publication of the report, Deputy Naughten said: “None of it is surprising to me. The reality is that I said this before I was put in a position where I had to resign…that I didn’t have information to disclose because the procurement process was a competitive dialogue, where there’s information going back and forth between the bidders and the procurement team in the Department. “As Minister my job required me to meet investors from all sectors under the remit of my former Department whether they were investors from telecoms, renewable energy, environment or natural resources. These investors are the men and women who provide jobs in our country,” he said. Deputy Naughten was adamant that he had no information to pass on to Mr. McCourt and claimed to have relayed the contents of two meetings to the secretary general of his Department. He also claimed that a third meeting, which was unrecorded, related to the Syrian refugees currently housed at the former Abbeyfield Hotel in Ballaghaderreen. “Just for the record, every single one of the engagements that I had with David McCourt were witnessed by a third party except for three engagements. “One was a phone call that I returned to David McCourt and the discussion was relayed to the secretary general of the Department. The other engagement was a cup of coffee I had with him (David McCourt) after eir pulled out of the bidding process and I spoke with the secretary general before that meeting and immediately after that meeting and briefed him on it. “Then there was a third engagement in Dublin where there was no third party witness to it. The issues we discussed were in relation to the Syrian refugees in Ballaghaderreen. “Of all the engagements, that is the only one Peter Smyth has not got any third party verification of but every other meeting is third party verified and the fact is, I didn’t have any information to give so I couldn’t have given any information at any stage to David McCourt or any other bidder”. When asked about the content of the unrecorded meeting concerning the refugees in

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Ballaghaderreen, Deputy Naughten said: “David McCourt has a project in Trinity College Dublin called ‘The Box’. It is used to train refugees in refugee camps in the Middle East. I was looking to see if there was any way that we could assist the refugees in Ballaghaderreen to gain skills that they could use when they returned back to their own country in order to assist in the rebuilding of their country”. Deputy Naughten said he was disappointed that he was forced to tender his resignation and believes that the National Broadband Plan process was very near completion. “It is disappointing that I felt I was in a position that I had no other choice to resign on the 11th of October. Ultimately the people of Roscommon-Galway will decide at the next General Election whether they want me to represent them or not in Dáil Éireann and

then I suppose it’s going to be a numbers game after that as to what happens. “The National Broadband Plan was within ten days of being completed so I brought it to the very, very final stage. I expect that in a very short period of time that a recommendation will probably be made to Government and I hope then that we can proceed with that plan. I urge my colleagues not to succumb to those who want to make a political issue of the plan for their own ends and not that of the country as a whole. “My focus between now and the next General Election is on my constituency. I am going to use whatever influence I have over that period to ensure we can try and deliver as many aspects of the Programme for Government that will have a direct impact in my constituency and right across the middle of the country,” he concluded.

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Tarmonbarry/Clondra & Districts Community & Text Alert meeting An important meeting of Tarmonbarry/ Clondra & Districts Community & Text Alert will take place in St. Barry’s Centre, Tarmonbarry on Thursday evening, the 6th of December next at 8 o’clock. The meeting will be addressed by senior Garda officers with experience in community and text alert including the newly-appointed Community Garda for our area, Garda Angela Mullooly. We would appeal that where possible a member from each household in the Tarmonbarry/ Clondra District would attend the meeting as it is becoming more and more essential for as many as possible in the community to be updated in order to affectively work with the Gardaí in the fight against crime in our community. For further information, contact Tom Crosby (Tarmonbarry) or Eddie Flynn (Clondra).

Western Alzheimers’ annual Coffee Morning The Roscommon branch of Western Alzhe-

the choral group has gone from strength to strength. Under the direction of Andrius Kozlovskis, they are tuning up for their 25th annual Christmas Concert in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Athlone on December 2nd at 6 pm. They will be performing with special guests the Vilnius School of Early Music and Darren Lane. Tickets are €10, available from choir members and at the door on the night. The organisers hope to see you there!

The Athleague Hurling Club Hurling Wall Development Draw will take place on Saturday, December 1st in Hamrock’s Bar, Athleague. First prize is an in-calf heifer, second prize are two ewe lambs and third prize is a one tonne lamb creep. There are many more prizes on offer and tickets cost €10 each or three for €20. All support greatly appreciated.

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imers is hosting its Annual Coffee Morning on Saturday, 1st of December (from 10.30 am) in Roscommon Golf Club, and extends an open invitation to everyone to come along and meet up with friends in a relaxed, social setting. Christmas cards will be on sale. We are delighted to be joined by Anthony Cunningham, the newly-appointed manager of the Roscommon senior football team, who will launch our annual St. Stephen’s Day Charity Walk. All proceeds in support of Western Alzheim-

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Athlone Choral Society celebrates 25 years The Athlone Choral Society is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Established in 1993,

A table quiz will take place in JJ Cattigan’s on Castle Street, Roscommon town at 9 pm on Friday, December 7th. Cost is €40 per table and proceeds will go towards the St. Coman’s Church of Ireland Repair Fund. All welcome.

South Roscommon Singers’ social night The South Roscommon Singers Circle invite all friends, supporters, contributors and sponsors of the recent Singers’ Festival to a special social gathering in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon town at 9 pm on Saturday, December 1st. All are welcome, admission is free and finger food will be served.

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NewsPeople newsbriefs 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.

‘80s Disco Night for Hospice 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.

€10m water scheme: ‘Fitz’ has his say! “In fairness to Irish Water, they moved rapidly to put a solution in place after a boil water notice was issued. A temporary system was set up to alleviate the pressure. It is great now to see the new €10 million scheme up and running; it is an investment which those areas rightfully deserve”. Concluding, the independent TD wished to thank the staff of Irish Water. He said: “Unfortunately the person who I liaised with on this project and who actually called most of the shots – Jerry Grant, who recently retired as managing director of Irish Water – wasn’t in attendance at the official opening. “It is a pity he wasn’t there, but life moves on, I suppose. But we should never forget the people who carried out this work. “It is ironic that some people would now be claiming all the success for something which others did the spadework for”.

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Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has welcomed the extension of the Lough Mask Water Supply Scheme to Williamstown, Granlahan, Cloonfad and Ballinlough – and also taken the opportunity to have a ‘dig’ at unnamed people for claiming credit for ‘doing the spadework’! Speaking in the wake of the official opening, Deputy Fitzmaurice said: “While the extension of this project must be welcomed, it is also important that we remember the people that got these group water schemes going years ago, as well as the people who helped out down through the years in the different areas”. Deputy Fitzmaurice commended Irish Water personnel – especially Jerry Grant and Sean Corrigan – for the work carried out on this €10 million extension.

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‘Tee’ and mushrooms on menu for Vincent… He’s famous for telling stories – but Vincent Pierce isn’t spinning any yarn this time… The popular Seanachai from Ballymurray called into the People offices recently with a tale that could only be described as ‘tall’ if you get down to the nitty-gritty of just how high those mushrooms were. Mushrooms? Well, that’s why Vincent called into us. He’d just made a discovery that really took him by surprise. “I was playing a round of golf at Roscommon Golf Club, with Sean Brennan” Vincent informed us. That was last Thursday, November 22nd. And then it was that he made the discovery. Behind the tee box at the 18th hole, Vincent saw some very impressive mushrooms. “I was amazed” he told us, “because it’s extremely late in the year for mushrooms!” With that, Vincent produced the mushrooms (photographed) and we captured them for posterity (on a smartphone). Later, our enquiries established that peak mushroomgrowing season is end of AugustOctober. So, this was indeed quite an unusual discovery. “It’s been a great year for mushrooms” Vincent cheerily commented, before confirming that he wouldn’t be dining on them – in angling parlance, they’d be going

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Michelle Scarry, Cappataggle, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway and Mariea Cox, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon who both graduated with Bachelor of Science (Honours) in General Nursing at the GMIT Mayo Campus annual conferring of Awards at the TF Royal hotel, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Photo : Keith Heneghan.

‘back in the water’. One more question…we had to ask how Vincent’s round of golf (with Sean) went. “Oh, no good” he lamented – but by now, our well-known local Seanachai may have been back to spinning yarns… – PH

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Fine Gael General Secretary Tom Curran held discussions with the party’s Strategy Committee in Roscommon recently amidst ongoing efforts to address the party’s candidate selection dilemma here. Roscommon-Galway is the only constituency in the country for which Fine Gael has yet to hold a selection convention. Senator Maura Hopkins, the party’s candidate in Roscommon in the last two national elections, has still not committed to running next time around. That’s leading to speculation that Fine Gael may turn to Brian Carroll,

Roscommon GAA County Board Secretary, in the event of Senator Hopkins opting not to run. Meanwhile, Fine Gael Senator Frank Feighan says he will seek a party nomination to contest the next General Election in the RoscommonGalway constituency. Senator Hopkins says she is “strongly considering” seeking a nomination. The Fine Gael convention is scheduled to be held on Friday, January 25th. Senator Feighan had previously decided not to run in Roscommon/Galway and had instead turned his attention to the new Sligo/Leitrim constituency. Now he’s done a u-turn. Mindful of his association with the Roscommon Hospital A&E controversy, Senator Feighan said: “In my 20-year political career to date, I have shown leadership on a range of issues such as Roscommon Hospital, the turfcutting issue, water quality and attracting

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investment into this region”. He said that he has “never shirked” his responsibility in tackling “the most difficult of issues” and has a proven track record in delivering for the region. He added: “I want to use my extensive political experience as a Government politician to continue to deliver for people living in the Roscommon/ Galway constituency”. Senator Feighan said that he has already been successful in two General Elections and

“looks forward to working towards securing a seat for Fine Gael in the next General Election”. It had been widely assumed over recent years that Senator Maura Hopkins would be a Fine Gael candidate at the next General Election, but the Roscommon People exclusively revealed earlier this year that the Ballaghaderreen woman has been having second thoughts. Now Senator Hopkins says: “I am strongly considering putting my name forward as a candidate for selection at convention for the next General Election. “Since I was first elected to Roscommon County Council in 2014 and subsequently to the Seanad in 2016, I have been working extremely hard to represent the people on many issues in this region. I believe that I have been providing committed and competent representation for people across Roscommon and Galway”. Political people: Page 20

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Fairy-time at Fair! Ballinameen business to feature at top Craft & Design Fair Irish Felt Fairy, a business run by Franziska Lienberger, right, in Ballinameen, will display their unique products at ‘Gifted – The Contemporary Craft & Design Fair’ at the RDS, Dublin from Wednesday to Sunday, December 5th-9th. With over 500 designers, makers and artisan food producers displaying original gifts, the traditional opening to the festive season in Dublin is set to attract over 45,000 people in five days. “I find the characters and stories of Irish mythology fascinating, especially fairies, they ruled Ireland long before anyone else,” said Franziska. No two of Franziska’s handmade fairies are the same. “Fairies are beautiful and because my fairies are made by hand it is impossible to make the same one twice”.

Franziska is a trained saddler who liked to experiment with different textiles and found herself hooked on felt made from pure new merino wool. As well as her famous felt fairies, she also makes wool paintings and felt accessories at her studio at Ballinameen. “My fairies give my imagination a platform from which I can explore their world. I hope I do them justice”. “Gifted is a celebration of Christmas giving and will feature the country’s largest collection of thoughtful gifts for your loved ones,” said organiser Patrick O’Sullivan. Gifted also features The Spectacular Christmas Food Emporium with over 100 artisan food producers, where you can meet the experts who can help you plan and source every aspect of your festive meal right up to the organic bronzed turkey. Full details and booking can be found at www.giftedfair.ie

People NEWS Hopkins wants extra evening train service to the west Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has called for an additional evening service on the Dublin-Westport rail line to provide greater choice for rail users from the west of Ireland. Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Hopkins stated: “If a person wants to travel from Dublin to Roscommon or Castlerea by train on the Westport line, the last train leaving Heuston is at 6.15 pm daily. We need an additional service later in the evening to provide a proper level of connectivity with the west of Ireland. “When we compare the services to the west with others nationally, there is a clear difference. For example, the last service leaving Heuston Station going south on the Cork line is at 9 pm daily. “I know that the working reality for many people right across this region is to commute daily to Dublin for work. The fact that the last train home in the evening is so early can cause particular problems

for many people. When we compare the services to the west with others nationally, there is a clear difference. “I believe providing a later train service each evening would not have a significant cost implication for Irish Rail as I anticipate high demand for such a service and it would offer flexibility for those who use this service. Recently the SligoBoyle-Dublin route has improved with the addition of an extra evening service. We also have an additional later service whereby the Dublin to Sligo service was extended by one hour from 6 pm to 7 pm. We must apply those lessons to other routes, particularly in respect of the Roscommon-Westport route”. Senator Hopkins said that she has raised this issue with the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the National Transport Association and has written to Jim Meade, CEO, Irish Rail about the need for this additional evening service on the Westport line.

Boost for Carrick-on-Shannon Senator Frank Feighan, right, has warmly welcomed a significant funding allocation of €2,899,000 for Carrick-on-Shannon for urban regeneration and development. He said: “The proposed project will represent the largest public sector-led regeneration project ever undertaken in the county and involves significant enhancement of the quality and extent of the town centre. I am delighted that Carrick-onShannon has been announced among the first funding allocations under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund. “As the Taoiseach has said, we want to make sure we have more people living in our city centres and close to the centre of large towns, making better use of existing infrastructure while also benefitting the environment”.

Children ‘languishing’ on waiting list – Murphy Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has said it is “disgraceful” that 2,183 children are waiting for an orthodontic appointment in the western region, with almost one thousand of those waiting over two years. Recent figures released to Fianna Fáil show that there are 18,135 children in total on the waiting list. The figures were collated at the end of June this year. “This is disgraceful. These children are left languishing on a waiting list for as-

sessment before they are even approved for treatment. “Last year we were told that an initiative was underway which would ensure that by early 2018 no patient was waiting longer than three years for treatment. These latest figures reveal that in mid-2018 there were over 1,000 patients waiting more than four years. This is yet another failure to deliver by Minister Harris and the HSE,” concluded Deputy Murphy.

91 local schools to receive Minor Works Grant payment A total of 91 schools in Roscommon are to receive a Minor Works Grant payment over the coming days for smallscale works and improvements. This has been welcomed by Fine Gael Senators Frank Feighan and Maura Hopkins. Senator Feighan said the Department of Education is advising all school authorities to use the grant to prioritise fire safety prevention works. “I am delighted this grant will be paid to many schools across the county over the next number of days. This follows a commitment under Project

Ireland 2040 that the Minor Works Grant will be paid on an annual basis to all primary schools. All primary schools will receive a flat rate Minor Works Grant of €5,500 plus €18.50 per mainstream pupil and €74 per special needs pupil attending a special school or special class. “The grant is worth €6,425 for a 50-pupil school and over €11,000 for a 300-pupil school. “While schools have discretion under the Minor Works Grant Scheme in relation to the nature of small-scale works and improvements to be car-

ried out to their school buildings, the Department is advising all school authorities to use the grant in the first instance to prioritise fire safety prevention works”.

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Galway’s Great Read Special Gala Night – tonight! Galway’s Great Read 2018 entitled ‘Women of the West: Art, Citizenship & Literature’ will conclude its successful month of events with a special Gala night in Ballinasloe Library on Thursday, 29th of November at 6.30 pm. A wonderful evening of art, music, performance and discussion will entertain all present and bring this events programme to a close. Guest speaker on the night is Martina Fitzgerald, Political Correspondant for RTE News & Current Affairs in Leinster House, author of the No.1 bestselling book ‘Madam Politician’. Smashing Times, the innovative and creative Dublin theatre company will perform an evocative piece called ‘Constance and her Friends’ written by their artistic director Mary Moynihan. Musical entertainment on the night will be provided by the well-known Galway Gospel Wedding group. During the Gala evening an art exhibition and commemorative booklet highlighting the suffrage movement and the many pioneering women from the West will be launched. Event is free and refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

Fitzmaurice wants Shannon Key West decision suspended Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has said that plans to house asylum seekers in the Shannon Key West Hotel in Rooskey should be suspended in light of ongoing legal proceedings in the High Court. The case is back before Justice Leonie Reynolds today (Thursday) after the owner of the hotel, Mr. James Kiernan, submitted an affidavit as requested, earlier this week. Last weekend, the hotel was defaced by signs criticising local public representatives, the Department of Justice, and current owner James Kiernan. The signs appeared on Sunday morning but were later removed. “The Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan needs to clarify exactly where the situation in Rooskey now stands, given the recent legal proceedings,” said Deputy Fitzmaurice. “This is not about being against asylum seekers; but Rooskey is a very small village. The medical, educational and transports services that would be required to house these asylum seekers are just not there. “In the local area, medical practitioners are at capacity. Are we going to see what happened in Ballaghaderreen, where people were – through no fault of their own – foisted by the HSE on top of services that were already bursting at the seams?” Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy raised the issue with Minister for State David Stanton during topical issues at the Dáil on Tuesday and denounced direct provision as “legalised people trafficking” and said that there has been no communication between the Department of Justice and the people of Rooskey. “The term ‘locked away’ might not be appropriate but if I was an asylum seeker waiting ten years for

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my case to be adjudicated on and I was confined to a small area in a hotel, I would certainly call it being locked away. “The Minister of State knows if all our families were put together in a small space, how long we would stay sane in it. That is one part of the argument. “He has answered the second part. He has spoken about communications with the Department of Education and Skills and other Departments.

My information comes from speaking to the medical and educational people. There certainly was no communication with the people. There was no communication with the community. “What is wrong with the Government that it cannot come and talk to people? Does it think people are foolish? They are human beings. I have a significant issue with direct provision. I have said it before and will say again, it is legalised people trafficking,” he said.

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newsbriefs Sale of Work in Athleague this Sunday Athleague Community Centre will play host to a sale of work this Sunday (December 2nd) from 11 am to 3 pm in aid of the homeless cats charity, TNR South Roscommon. There will be Christmas gifts, bric-a-brac, toys, household items, ornaments, and clothes on offer on the day. There will be face-painting for children and coffee and cake will also be served. Those in attendance can also enter a Christmas raffle. All proceeds will go towards TNR South Roscommon, a charity which helps homeless cats in Athleague and Roscommon.

Hospice Tree lighting – an invitation 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.

The Friendship Circle – every Sunday The Friendship Circle meets at The Core, Roscommon town every Sunday from 4 pm to 6 pm. All are welcome.

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 St. 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. Tickets for the Gala night are €20 and they can be bought from the reception at the 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.

Cake sale and rafﬂe with ‘Busy Needles’ Roscommon Knitting Group ‘Busy Needles’ will hold a ‘Knit & Bake Sale Day’ 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 a Monster Raffle and lots of great prizes to be won on the day. There will be some beautiful handmade Christmas decorations on offer on the day and all proceeds will go towards Jacinta’s Smile and Cancer Care West. All support greatly appreciated.

‘This will help to reverse planning permission refusals’ Murphy supports Water Pollution Amendment Bill Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has said the EPA rules on water pollution are having a negative impact on planning permissions resulting in widescale rural depopulation in counties such as Roscommon and Leitrim. Deputy Murphy was speaking in the Dáil on the Local Government Water Pollution Amendment Bill which provides for the granting

of discharge licences by a water services authority for the development of single houses. In effect it allows for planning permissions for a single home in rural areas which has failed a water percolation test. He said: “So many people who are being turned down for planning permission in rural Ireland are only trying to put down roots

on what was the family farm or old homestead. The new local government water pollution amendment bill is a positive piece of legislation which could help reverse a situation which is causing so much depopulation in counties such as Roscommon and Leitrim. “In effect, it allows for planning permissions for a single home in rural areas which has failed a wa-

ter percolation test. The permission must forward a viable alternative engineering solution rather than the current blanket ban. This means high environmental standards will be met without recourse to the current blanket ban,” said Deputy Murphy. Deputy Murphy said that he was happy to support the Bill along with his Fianna Fáil colleagues.

Portrunny picks up two prizes at Regional Tidy Towns Awards This year’s SuperValu Tidy Towns awards for the North West and West region were presented on Monday, 19th of November, at a prize-giving ceremony in Castle Leslie in Glaslough, Monaghan. SuperValu Tidy Towns winners were presented with their awards by Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys, TD, and Eoghan Jones, SuperValu Regional Manager, long-time sponsors of the competition. Portrun Development Association received the Endeavour Award for Co. Roscommon, achieving the highest points increases from the previous year’s result. The association had ‘double cause’ to celebrate as Portrunny was highly commended in the Waters & Communities Award sponsored by Inland Fisheries Ireland, Waterways Ireland and the Local Authority Waters & Communities Office. Speaking after the awards, Chairperson of the association Mr. Gerry Hanlon commented that these awards were only made possible with the help and support of the local community, volunteers and their partnership with Roscommon Co. Council, Inland Fisheries Ireland, Waterways Ireland, National Parks and Wildlife Service and the support of the Waters and Communities Office.

Gerry and Teresa Hanlon receiving an award after being highly commended in the Waters & Communities Award. The presentation was made by Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys. Also in photograph is Greta McCarron from the Waters and Communities Office.

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Christmas Market in aid of Roscommon Cancer Support Centre

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All the sights, sounds and aromas of the festive season will be on display this Sunday from 1pm -5pm at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon Town. The market will provide an opportunity to sample and purchase locally produced artisan food, as well as being a showcase for local arts and crafts, an excellent opportunity to purchase a unique Christmas gift. No market would be complete for children without Santa & Mr. Claus, who will be making their own special appearance at The Grotto from 2pm to 4pm. There will also be a raffle on the day with an abundance of super prizes to be won. There will also be a prize for the best Christmas jumper. Admission is free for all and your support would be much appreciated. All proceeds will go to Roscommon Cancer Support Centre. Roscommon Cancer Support Centre is located at Vita House Abbey Street, Roscommon. It was established in June 2013 and is affiliated to the Irish Cancer Society. At the moment we have over 90 local Roscommon people registered with us and availing of these services. Our vision is to provide support that will enhance recovery from cancer for individuals and for their families. We provide an ongoing range of services which are available by appointment. These include counselling, massage, reflexology, facials and Reiki Therapy. We also have wellbeing courses: Yoga, Meditation for relaxation and weekend workshops on gardening, arts & crafts and nutrition advice. Referrals for this service come from a number of sources. These can be self- referral, GP’s, Hospital consultants, clinics, Irish Cancer Society and

community based nurses as well as other relevant organisations in our community. All our services are provided by suitably qualified practitioners and are strictly confidential. The services we provide are growing every year and we intend to develop it even more, as the benefits and the demand for our service grows within our community for this vital support. Like many not for profit organisations, we face today’s challenges in achieving funding that not only allows us to continue but also to develop and grow. It is only through the endless generosity of Irish people that charities such as ours around the country can provide this much-needed and vital work. We all know of or have been touched in our lives by knowing someone who has had cancer, and the challenges this can bring to us all in our daily lives.

The Choir performing at the lighting of Ballintubber’s ‘Let Love Shine A Light’ tree in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice last Saturday night. Marie Finan, Mary Keegan, Joan Healy, Fiona Thompson, Fr. Pat O’Toole, Eileen Kenny, Madeline Egan, Caroline Donnellan and Kay Flanagan pictured at the lighting of Ballintubber’s ‘Let Love Shine A Light’ tree in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice last Saturday night.

Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice, Yvonne and Francis Sarsfield and Richard Thompson pictured at the lighting of Ballintubber’s ‘Let Love Shine A Light’ tree in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice last Saturday night.

Madeline O’Connell, Jessica Bracken, Jennifer and Des Byrne, Eileen Holland, Ailin Holland and Brona Farrell pictured at the lighting of Ballintubber’s ‘Let Love Shine A Light’ tree in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice last Saturday night.

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Funding for regeneration projects in Roscommon and Athlone Projects in Roscommon Town and Athlone have been granted funding under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund as part of Project Ireland 2040. The funding includes €780,000 for Roscommon County Council to support a suite of regeneration projects in The Square and Main Street area of Roscommon Town. The Council has also received approval for further, linked plans for the next sequence of regeneration plans in Roscommon town which will be further developed in 2019. In addition, Westmeath County Council has received approval to progress a number of projects in Athlone next year including Athlone Tourism Cultural Quarter which relates to the West side of Athlone. Deputy Denis Naughten said: “This funding is aimed at regenerating areas and breathing new life into our towns stimulating both residential and commercial development.” He added: “I welcome this investment in our local towns which has come as a result of Project Ireland 2040 which I was instrumental in ensuring gave the Midlands a strong focus”. On the Roscommon town project, Fine Gael Senator

Frank Feighan said this is great news for the town. He added: “Another Roscommon Town Centre project is also in line for a further share of €1,647,000 URDF funding along with three other projects under the auspices of the Northern & Western Regional Assembly. The latter funding was approved in principal by the Department”. Senator Maura Hopkins said that the funding project will enable our urban areas to become attractive and vibrant places in which people choose to live and work, as well as to invest. She added: “This announcement of funding is very positive for Roscommon Town, our county town, in order to attract investment and job creation. We have seen recent positive funding announcements for Boyle in respect of the rejuvenation of the site of the Royal Hotel and greenway linking the town with Lough Key Forest Park. It is however essential that we would see funding being allocated to the towns of Castlerea, Ballaghaderreen, Strokestown and Elphin. “Much work needs to be done in order to rejuvenate these town centres and it is essential that we see the necessary funding being allocated to support this”.

newsbriefs Ladies Night at Roscommon Mart The annual Roscommon Mart Ladies Night will take place on Monday, December 10th from 8 pm in the mart canteen. There will be flower arranging with Anne Harlow from Signature Flowers; Women’s Health and Wellbeing by Martina Geraghty from Molloy’s Pharmacy, Roscommon; Up-Cycling by Catia from Rummage on Castle Street, Roscommon; Skincare by Catherine Geraghty, Directore of Simone Mahler Dermo-Cosmetics. Admission is free and there will be a raffle on the night with the proceeds going towards Diabetes Ireland.

Christmas crooners at arts centre! If you are looking for a festive night out Roscommon Arts Centre has just the ticket as they present Christmas Crooners on Friday, December 7th at 8 pm. The show is jam-packed with festive favourites including Christmas hits from Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and ‘Ol’ Blue Eyes’ himself – Frank Sinatra! The Crooners give the audience a show full of swinging Christmas cheer, and witty banter, a perfect show for the perfect season. It’s guaranteed to get you in the festive mood, so come and sing along to great songs from Christmas past with the Christmas Crooners. Tickets are available now from Roscommon Arts Centre on 090-6625824/roscommonartscentre.ie.

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Knockcroghery’s ‘Let Love Shine a Light’ ceremony is this Sunday  DAN DOONER

Crowds will gather in Knockcroghery from 5 pm this Sunday, 2nd of December as the community hosts the official tree-lighting ceremony as part of the annual ‘Let Love Shine a Light’ campaign. Organisers will once again be joined by members of the public and well-wishers and it promises to another magical occasion for all concerned. Santa Claus will visit the green in Knockcroghery and later on will call in on Murray’s Bar. There will also be carol singing and refreshments at Knockcroghery Community Centre from 5 pm. Santa has told organisers that he is looking forward to meeting the boys and girls of Knockcroghery and surrounding areas. The tree-lighting ceremony is part of the ‘Let Love Shine a Light’ campaign, which has become an annual event in

Knockcroghery over the past number of years. Why not give a gift of love this Christmas while supporting the Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice – you can do so by sponsoring a light on the Tree of Light in Knockcroghery for a friend, family member, someone you know or in memory of a loved one. You will receive a special card which you can send 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 light can be sponsored for the living or the deceased and will shine on the tree at Knockcroghery throughout the Christmas period. The cards are available from Jackie Doyle on 086-8756797 or Patricia Beirne on 087-1252304. Lights can be purchased right up until Christmas Eve. “Once again, we are asking for your support for the

Palliative Care services in our area. You can purchase a light for €5 for your family, friends, or in memory of a loved one. The light will shine over the Christmas period,” stated the organising committee. This is an important time for the Palliative Care services in Roscommon as plans for an 8-bed Hospice building have recently been submitted to Roscommon County Council. The building is expected to be completed in 2021. Your support is needed now more than ever. A special Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 29th at 7 pm in Knockcroghery Church for all those named on the tree. Names will also be included in the Ecumenical Service at Knock in January. A wonderful total of €1,632.50 was raised last year and the committee would like to thank everyone who supported Hospice during the year.

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Irish Water, working in partnership with Mayo, Roscommon and Galway County Councils, last Friday celebrated the official opening of the €10 million investment which has seen the extension of the Lough Mask Water Supply Scheme in Co. Mayo to Ballinlough, Cloonfad, Granlahan and Williamstown. This project, which was completed in May, enabled the planned lifting of the Boil Water Notice in Ballinlough in December 2017 and, says Irish Water, underpins the importance of a one-utility approach. The official opening took place in Williamstown and was attended by a number of politicians, Irish Water representatives and members of the local community. This project included the construction of over 22 kilometres of new water mains, a new water pumping station at the Ballyhaunis reservoir, and the construction of a new reservoir and control building at the site of the existing Granlahan water

tower near Ballinlough. Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Ivan Connaughton said: “This new pipeline carries water from the Lough Mask Regional Supply in Co. Mayo into Roscom-

mon and Galway and will ensure quality drinking water and a reliable service for many years to come”. Michael Tinsley, Irish Water, commented: “This project has provided a long-term enduring solu-

tion for the 5,000 consumers in Ballinlough, Granlahan, Cloonfad and Williamstown who have all had to put up with the major inconveniences of Boil Water Notices in the past”.

Senator Maura Hopkins said that 5,000 residents along with the business community in the Ballinlough and Williamstown areas now had a clean and secure supply of water.

Cllr Michael Creighton, Leas-Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Cllr Peter Keaveney; Senator Maura Hopkins, Michael Tinsley, Irish Water and Ciaran Cannon TD at a €10 million investment in Water Infrastructure brings lasting benefits to the communities of Williamstown, Ballinlough, Cloonfad and Granlahan announcement.

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Business Directors Pat King and John Moffatt pictured with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the official opening of the new global headquarters of King & Moffatt Building Services in Carrick-on-Shannon last Friday evening. Picture: Gerry Faughnan.

Leo lauds King & Moffatt success story Local company unveils global HQ – and makes job creation pledge Taoiseach Leo Varadkar officially opened the new global headquarters of King & Moffatt Building Services in Carrick-on-Shannon last Friday evening. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the company also announced that it will be significantly expanding its workforce with the creation of 50 new jobs and a further 40 jobs in the next two years. Speaking at the opening ceremony, An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD said: “I’m really pleased to be here in beautiful Carrick-on-

Shannon for the opening of King & Moffatt’s new state-of-the-art global headquarters. I would like to commend the company’s management team and staff for their remarkable success over the last four decades. “Through hard work and using the best technology to drive innovation and productivity the company has experienced impressive growth, with further expansion plans for the years ahead. I would also like to recognise King & Moffatt’s close collaboration with third-level institutions, which helps to ensure graduates have the right skills for our dynamic jobs market. Through the Government’s Future Jobs strategy we want to work with companies like King &

Moffatt to plan today for the jobs of the future”. The investment in the new headquarters will allow King & Moffatt to realise its ambitious home market and international growth plans. Pat King, Managing Director, said: “We have invested in this new facility to enable us to drive our vision for the future of construction. We believe that by embracing technology and taking an innovative approach, we will be able to tackle the productivity issues that construction faces and deliver projects faster and more effectively. The combination of this stateof-the-art offices and the growing skilled workforce will allow us to double our revenue within the next five years”.

Members of the Moffatt family with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD. L-R: Jonathan, Ruth, Noeleen, John, Karl, Alison, Ruby and Ava. Picture: Gerry Faughnan.

Aerial picture of King & Moffatt Headquarters

King & Moffatt currently operate in Ireland and the UK and have recently expanded operations into Germany, Poland, Portugal, and the USA. The current workforce stands at 300 people and the new employment opportunities will be for skilled technicians, design engineers, project managers, construction specialists and those with mechanical and electrical skills. King & Moffatt also work closely with third-level institutes taking on ten students from engineering, quantity surveying, construction management and commerce courses on placement throughout the year, recognising the long-term benefits to the company, colleges and graduates.

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, Divisiona obal Stephen Hughes ing of King & Moffatt’s new gl ficant ni en op sig ’s a is ay n od Shanno said: “T re in Carrick-onapted to headquarters he e company has evolved and ad ne on go marker of how th of the construction sector and erprise nt the turning tides pand in the last five years. “E pport ex su to lly ia ny nt pa ta m bs to su the co One in ten ked closely with Ireland has wor n and growth in new markets. e industry its global ambitio the construction sector and th y. King in om jobs in Ireland is portance to the national econ tion uc im tr nt ns ca co fi r ni ila sig sim is of ar for other pl em ex an is t . cations” & Moffat es in regional lo services compani

The new headquarters is an energy-efficient building, which will help to lower the company’s carbon footprint. King & Moffatt’s own energy services division which was opened in 2014 to assist it clients operate more energy efficient sites and save on energy costs, installed meters and now monitors the new office building to achieve this. The move has also allowed the company to take the environmentally friendly

step of moving to a paperless office. Established by Pat King, Managing Director, and John Moffatt, Director, in 1978, King & Moffatt is a privately held company. It provides mechanical and electrical engineering services to the construction industry, from design through to installation and maintenance, delivered by a directly-employed workforce.

Members of the King family with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. L-R: Ciaran, Natasha, Pat, Eta and Padraic. Picture: Gerry Faughnan.

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Maura keeps Fine Gael waiting!  PAUL HEALY

Fine Gael has finally set a date for its selection convention in Roscommon/Galway – the last one to be held in the country – but it’s still a ‘blind date’ of sorts, with uncertainty over just who will emerge as the party’s front-runner in this constituency in the next General Election. The party hierarchy is now desperate to end months of speculation about the likely make-up of the Fine Gael ‘ticket’ in Roscommon/Galway. Party chiefs are becoming increasingly frustrated with the refusal thus far of Senator Maura Hopkins to declare her intentions. Earlier this year Senator Hopkins confirmed that she was considering not contesting the next General Election. As we go to press this week, Senator Hopkins is still not in a position to declare as a candidate, going no further than saying that she is “strongly considering” seeking a nomination. In contrast, Senator Frank Feighan, having previously turned his gaze on the Sligo/Leitrim constituency, has now ‘u-turned’ and declared that he will contest the Fine Gael convention in Roscommon. Fine Gael has held all its selection conventions nationwide, bar in Roscommon/Galway. That convention has been delayed due to the uncertainty surrounding the intentions of Senator Hopkins, who has twice run for the party in national elections (coming close to winning a Dáil seat in 2016). Now the party has set a date, and the convention is scheduled for Friday, January 25th. With Frank Feighan’s surprise declaration made, all eyes are now on Senator Hopkins. Last October, the Roscommon People revealed that Senator Hopkins was undecided as to her intentions. She said then that she was considering whether or not to put her name forward. The Roscommon People understands that there have been a number of interactions over recent months between Senator Hopkins and party HQ on the issue of whether or not she will run. Senator Hopkins first ran for Fine Gael in the 2014 byelection and subsequently ran Eugene Murphy close in the 2016 General Election. This week, Senator Hopkins is still keeping everybody guessing. She said: “I am strongly considering putting my name forward as a candidate for selection at convention for the next General Election” – but fell short of declaring. In the event of Senator Hopkins deciding not to seek a nomination, the focus is likely to switch back to Brian Carroll, the Secretary of Roscommon GAA County Board, who has previously been linked with a possible future Dáil run. Mr. Carroll has already been sounded out by Fine Gael as a possible election candidate in the future (see separate article). When the Roscommon People contacted Mr. Carroll on Wednesday and asked him if he is considering seeking a Fine Gael nomination, he politely refused to comment. It remains to be seen if Fine Gael will ultimately select more than one candidate. Running a Galway-based candidate (along with one from Roscommon) will be an option. The Roscommon People understands that former TD Paul Connaughton (Junior) won’t be seeking a nomination. There is some speculation that Ballinasloebased Cllr. Aidan Donohue may go before convention.

When Brian met Leo: Roscommon GAA County Board Secretary Brian Carroll greets Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the King & Moffat HQ opening in Carrick-on-Shannon last Friday. Photograph: Gerry Faughnan

Is Brian waiting in the wings?  PAUL HEALY

Could well-known GAA activist Brian Carroll be the man to answer Fine Gael’s call if Senator Maura Hopkins decides to abandon her Dáil dream? According to the political rumour mill, Carroll is the man Fine Gael is likely to turn to in the event of Senator Hopkins opting not to contest next January’s selection convention. Senator Hopkins has been keeping Fine Gael guessing over recent months. It had long been assumed that she would be a candidate for the party in the next General Election – likely to take place next year – but the Ballaghaderreen woman has refused on a number of occasions to definitively commit. Her public position is consistent with the fact that there have been several tense meetings between Senator Hopkins and Fine Gael on the issue of whether or not she will continue to pursue a Dáil seat. This week, Senator Hopkins said that she is

“strongly considering” seeking a nomination. Fine Gael HQ is greatly exercised by the uncertainty in Roscommon/Galway, where the party would stand a very realistic chance of winning a seat. Fine Gael General Secretary Tom Curran recently travelled to Roscommon to try to make some progress on the party’s candidate selection dilemma. A Fine Gael source from North Roscommon told the People: “Maura would be an outstanding candidate, and so would Brian Carroll be an outstanding candidate. But it’s dragging on, and that’s playing into Fianna Fáil’s hands. It’s time now for Maura to make up her mind”. Kilmore native Brian Carroll is a serving member of An Garda Síochána. It is understood that he has ambitions to pursue a political career at some point. Fine Gael has already approached Mr. Carroll about the prospect of him being an election candidate for the party. If Senator Hopkins decides to contest

Former Rose Maria for Ballinamore event Former Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh will attend a VÓTAIL 100 event at Ballinamore Library this Friday (8 pm) to commemorate the life of the late TD, Mary Reynolds (1889-1974). The 2014 Rose of Tralee winner, Mairead McGuinness MEP and Sean McGowan, Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council, will be among the special guests at the special event to remember a local woman who became a trail-blazing TD for Leitrim and Sligo between the 1930s and 1960s. Mary Reynolds was a long-standing member of Dáil Éireann, serving as Cumann na nGaedheal/Fine Gael TD

for Sligo-Leitrim between 1932-1933 and 1937-1961. When she first became a TD in 1932, she was one of just two female TDs – the other being her party colleague, Margaret Collins O’Driscoll, sister of the late revolutionary Michael Collins. Mary proudly holds the record for women winning the most Dáil elections, being returned in nine of the ten she contested. Keynote speaker on the evening will be well-known Irish historian Sinead McCoole while MC on the night is Nóirin Clancy, Chair of 5050, an advocacy group she co-founded to promote women in politics. All are welcome.

January’s convention, it is not expected that Mr. Carroll would challenge her. However, should Senator Hopkins decide against running, Brian Carroll could well emerge as the Fine Gael candidate in Roscommon. While Senator Frank Feighan is already declared for convention, there are many within Fine Gael (and further afield) who do not see the former TD as a credible option in Roscommon, given his association with the controversial Roscommon A&E issue. Senator Feighan, of course, argues otherwise. Brian Carroll would have no such baggage and would be seen as a strong candidate. Secretary of the Roscommon GAA County Board, he is from a family with strong Fine Gael links. Well-known in the community, he has family connections in various parts of the county. On Wednesday, the Roscommon People rang the Roscommon town based Garda and asked him if he is interested in seeking a nomination at the Fine Gael convention. He refused to comment.

Leyden: ‘The media is running the show!’

Speaking in the Seanad las ator Terry Leyden claimedt week, Senmedia was “running pol the national Gael and the Independent icy for Fine All He referred to recent new iance”. suggesting that Minister s headlines Paschal Donohoe was forced into a clim proposed tax increases fol bdown on cism in national newspaperlowing critis. “Who is running the sho dependent News and Mediaw? Is it Inand some very active journalists? “The fourth estate, or the fou rth power, refers to the press and new in explicit capacity of adv s media ocacy and

implicit ability to frame pol itical issues. “What we have is a very ast ute propaganda unit in the Governm ent , which is supposed to have been with, by the way. When it done away stories all of sudden the polviews these at the weekend with the Re icy mooted missioners has been droppevenue Comthe next general election tod until after Taoiseach returns to pow ensure the er with Sinn Féin. “And that will be the ma next Government the way ke-up of the it is going at the moment,” concluded Sen ator Leyden.

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Julie’s rehearsed reading this Thursday evening Roscommon Arts Centre’s Theatre Artistin-Residence Julie Sharkey, who hails from Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, will showcase a rehearsed reading of her play ‘Chicken Wings in Peace’ this Thursday (29th) at 7 pm in the studio space of

Julie Sharkey, Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon Arts Centre’s Theatre Artist-in-Residence.

Roscommon Arts Centre. Writer and performer Julie has been researching a small family-run businesses in the West of Ireland as the basis for her new work. Throughout the process, Julie has been mentored by writer, actor and creator of ‘The Man in The Woman’s Shoes’, Mikel Murfi. ‘Chicken Wings in Peace’ tells the story of Bridie, who has married into a small family-run business, but the love and enthusiasm she once felt for her life here becomes overshadowed by a shocking family tragedy, lost love and economic downturn. The play examines how historical and romantic attachments to a family business can make any step away from it almost impossible. On the night, actors Grace Kiely, Aidan Crowe and Brendan Conroy will bring Julie’s text to life on stage. All are welcome to attend the performance. Admission is free but as capacity is limited pre-booking is advised through the arts centre box office on 090-6625824.

Pictured at a Ladies’ Luncheon in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice at the Abbey Hotel recently were Joanne Hynes, former President of Ireland Mary McAleese, and Mayo Roscommon Hospice CEO Martina Jennings.

Kiltoom Drama Group presents ‘Canaries’

The cast of ‘Canaries’ which will be staged by Kiltoom Drama Group this Thursday to Sunday (29th to December 2nd) in Kiltoom Parish Hall.

Following on the success of their previous play ‘Stolen Child’, Kiltoom Drama Group present ‘Canaries’ under the directorship of Tom Blaine and Pat Grey. The play runs in Kiltoom Parish Hall from Thursday, November 29th to Sunday, December 2nd at 8 pm each night. ‘Canaries’ is a holiday farce written by award-winning Dublin dramatist, Bernard Farrell. It is arguably Farrell’s funniest play, and follows the adventures of a group of Irish holiday makers on a package holiday. Everybody arrives at the resort in the best of spirits but soon things start to go wrong and the whole holiday descends into a total farce. For this production Kiltoom Drama Group welcomes a number of new actors and actresses. The cast features a married couple ‘Marie’ played by Maeve O’Reilly and her husband ‘Tommy’ played by John McGrath who head off on holidays with Marie’s father ‘Da’, played by Ged Rowlands. Elaine Walsh takes the role of ‘Jane’ and her husband ‘Richard’ is played by John Stack. ‘Madeline’ played by Della Sammon meets ‘Fergus’ played by Tony Colgan. Carlos (Francisco Vinas) runs the hotel bar, while keeping eye on the Contessa (Ann Toohey). Gunther, the German psychology professor, played by Sean Arthur, becomes besotted by 19-year-old ‘Erica’ (Lisa Nugent). While no good package holiday would be complete without a holiday rep – ‘Samantha’, played by Sandra Cloonan. This play will certainly provide a very good night’s entertainment as the audience is treated to several subplots throughout. So come along and enjoy a taste of the Canaries in Kiltoom this Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that He is the true vine that God intended Israel to be – the source of divine life and wisdom for the nations (Sirach 24:17–24). In baptism, each of us was joined to Him by the Holy Spirit. As a branch grows from a tree, our souls are to draw life from Him, nourished by His word and the Eucharist. Paul in today’s First Reading seeks to be grafted onto the visible expression of Christ the true vine – His Church. Once the chief persecutor of the Church, he encounters initial resistance and suspicion. But he is known by his fruits, by his powerful witness to the Lord working in his life (Matthew 7:16–20). We too are commanded today to bear good fruits as His disciples, so that our lives give glory to God. Like Paul’s life, our lives must bear witness to His goodness. Jesus cautions us, however, that if we’re bearing fruit, we can expect that God will “prune” us – as a gardener trims and cuts back a plant so that it will grow stronger and bear even more fruit. He is teaching us today how to look at our sufferings and trials with the eyes of faith. We need to see our struggles as pruning, by which we are being disciplined and trained so that we can grow in holiness and bear fruits of righteousness (Hebrews 12:4–11). We need to always remain rooted in Him, as today’s Epistle tells us. We remain in Him by keeping His commandment of love, by pondering His words, letting them dwell richly in us (Colossians 3:16), and by always seeking to do what pleases Him. In everything we must be guided by humility, remembering that apart from Him we can do nothing. As we sing in today’s Psalm, we must fulfill our vows, turning to the Lord in worship, proclaiming his praises, until all families come to know His justice in their lives. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www. salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

THE BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club McManus Cup Session 1 – 1st: A. Rafferty & V. McManus, 2nd: J. Donnellan & J. Halliday, 3rd: T. & M. O’Keeffe. Happy ‘71 Bridge Club 1st: M. Coyle & M. Dermody, 2nd: V. & M. Brennan, Gross: M. & P. Mellett. St. Coman’s Bridge Club North/South – 1st: K. Dowd & C. Ansboro, 2nd: K. Hanley & J. Walsh, Gross: A. Murray & O. Fahy. East/ West – 1st: B. McLoughlin & J. Devaney, 2nd: S. Hickey & B. Jordan, Gross: M. Law & M. Pullinger. Ballymurray Bridge Club Harvest Competition – 1st: M. Naughton & H. Earley, 2nd: K. Walshe & M. Dolan, Gross: P. Finneran & K. Blighe, 3rd: H. Lynn & A. Hewitt. Kilbride Bridge Club North/South – 1st: M. Fallon & P. Donohoe, 2nd: S. Macken & A. Maloney, 3rd: M. Fallon & M. Mullen. East/ West – 1st: T. & B. Moran, 2nd: A. Gaffney & J. Hunt, 3rd: K. Burke & M. Kelly.

FRANK BRANDON Mick and Martin: a tale of two managers with contrasting squads! FRANK BRANDON’S

It’s Thursday of last week, and the world of Irish soccer seems to me to be more than delighted at the departure of the dream management team of Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane, while the clamour to replace them with Mick McCarthy is deafening. I, for one, cannot understand what he has done to make him such a wanted man. We are told of his great record with Ireland in the past, and of his subsequent wonderful achievement in winning nothing – but keeping Ipswich in the Championship –and so I decided to have a look at the panel of players McCarthy had to work with when he took Ireland to the World Cup finals in 2002. Mick had a squad full of top Premiership players such as Shay Given, Steve Finnan, Roy and Robbie Keane, Jason McAteer, Richard Dunne, Steve Staunton, Niall Quinn, Damien Duff, Ian Harte, and many more instantly recognisable names from England’s top clubs. Compare that with the players that O’Neill worked with, none of whom were with any of the top Premiership clubs, and only a handful of whom were in the Premiership at all. The few that were attached to Premiership clubs hardly ever made their first team. In truth I had never heard of most of O’Neill’s panel (well, only in an Irish context). In my opinion, O’Neill’s achievement in getting us to France for the Euros in 2016 was remarkable. He did this with a team of journeymen, with a very odd bit of genuine talent thrown in. Cyrus Christie, Ciaran Clarke, Stephen Ward, Richard Keogh, David Meyler, Stephen Quinn, Aiden McGeady, along with a couple of half-decent players like Shane Long, Robbie Brady and James McClean, brought us on a memorable trip to France, and we were only beaten 2-1 in the last 16 by the hosts and present World Cup champions.

I am no lover (any more) of soccer, but while the last year has been abysmal on the international front for our national side, it is my opinion that we don’t have the talent to compete with the better teams any more, and that our expectations are totally unrealistic. Maybe, rather than blaming the management, it’s time to look at the FAI as a whole, and figure out why John Delaney is still in his highly-paid job – and time also to question how our rugby team, with a much smaller playing base, can be in such a strong place, while the soccer team gets worse and worse! Maybe Captain Fantastic can work miracles, but I have my doubts. Almost a week has passed since I wrote the first bit about the Irish soccer manager saga, and in the meantime, the appointment of Mick McCarthy has been rushed through. He must be laughing all the way to whatever bank he keeps his few bob in. According to the national papers, he could – if everything goes per- Martin O’Neill fectly well for him and Ireland – be in line for more than four million pounds sterling for two years’ work. For a recently unemployed football manager, not a bad arrangement! In truth, I wish him well. It would be nice to see the Republic of Ireland soccer team back in the final stages of European and World Cup tournaments, although I am not convinced we have the necessary talent to get there. It was also a week where Irish rugby got the news that was no surprise to anyone, that is of the pending departure of Joe Schmidt. While we have another eleven months left under his leadership, there is no doubt that when he goes he will be a huge loss. We have a Six Nations Championship and a World Cup to negotiate before Joe rides into the sunset, and there is no doubt that he will have this Irish team foMick McCarthy cused to the very end.

Westport is next stop after a rugby classic Sticking with rugby, but much closer to home, in Creggs last Saturday night I witnessed as good a game of rugby as I have seen in many a long year, when our home team played host to a hugelymotivated Monivea side. At the end of what I can only describe as a war of attrition, we came out on top on an 18-8 scoreline. If any of the players were able to walk on Sunday, I would be surprised. The belts that were given – and taken – were just amazing, and I thanked my lucky stars that my rugby playing days were long over. As I downed a few celebratory pints in Mikeen’s later that night, it was great to realise that the future of our little rugby club is in such good hands. It’s all off to Westport this Saturday evening for what will surely be another

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battle, and I just can’t wait. I hope the trusty (?) old Volvo is up to such a major run. However, just in case, if you see a 06 grey Volvo broken down anywhere, make sure you stop and see if there’s anyone in it.

Next stop – Westport!

And finally… Finally for this week, out here in Creggs we are coming to terms with the news that, after 23 years, the annual St. Stephen’s Day Barrie Harris Walk has come to an end. Bina and her family have asked me to convey their thanks to everybody who participated in any way over those 23 years. They want to thank all those who took part in the walk itself, the committee members who oversaw the organisation of the event year in year out, the people who collected money for so many charities, and all those who made the walk the biggest annual event in our parish calendar. Over the 23-year term, many charities have benefitted greatly from the huge amount of money that was raised, and, as Bina and her family bow out, it is only right to acknowledge the incredible contribution they made, in so many ways, to the success of the Barrie Harris Walk. The good news is that there is a new walk starting on this St. Stephen’s Day, and on this Thursday night there will be a meeting in Mikeen’s (at 9.30 pm) with the purpose being to make plans for this new event. Everyone is welcome to come along and volunteer their services in helping with the organisation of the new walk. You can take it that a walk will go ahead on St. Stephen’s Day – under a new guise – but that, after 23 years, the Barrie Harris Walk is officially at an end.

Till next week, Bye for now!

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Why stranger validation is damaging to our kids’ mental wellbeing Author Dr. Keith Munro’s book ‘Through The Eyes of Margaret Cousins – Irish & Indian Suffragette’ will be launched in King House, Boyle on December 4th.

Launch of book on Margaret Cousins in Boyle next Tuesday ‘Through The Eyes Of Margaret Cousins – Irish & Indian Suffragette’, written by Dr. Keith Munro and published by Hive Studio Books, Derry, will be launched at 7 pm on Tuesday, December 4th in King House in Boyle. The audience will be welcomed by the Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Ivan Connaughton. Dr. Munro, author and grand-nephew of Margaret Cousins, will then address the meeting. Cllr. Orla Leyden BA M.Litt., special guest for the evening, will then launch the book. Dr. Munro previously made a promise, at the Roscommon Commemorative Lecture Programme for Vótáil 100 in April of this year, to publish a book on the life of Margaret Cousins, who had been born in a house on The Crescent in Boyle on November 7th 1878. He is now fulfilling that promise. Published during this historic year of the 100th Anniversary of ‘Votes for Women’, the book concerns the life of Margaret Cousins, known as Gretta and her husband James, an Irish poet of note. He was a contemporary and friend of such Irish poets during the Cultural Revival as WB Yeats, George Russell and Padraic Colum. This book is seeing ‘through her eyes’ from diaries and notes recorded by both of them and published in their seminal work: ‘We Two Together’ Madras (1950). Gretta and Jim, together with their friends Hanna and Frank Sheehy-Skeffington, founded the Irish Women’s Franchise League. In November 1922 Gretta was invited to become the first non-Indian Magistrate in the history of India. She worked tirelessly for the rest of her life for the education of the women of India. She passed away in Adyar in Chennai in 1954 at the age of 75. This book has been endorsed by past President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, who said: “This is the story of a most remarkable Irish girl from Boyle in Roscommon, who, together her husband James and the Sheehy-Skeffingtons, Frank and Hanna, founded the Irish Women’s Franchise League in 1908. Driven by her passion for women’s equality Margaret Cousins devoted the rest of her life to the education of women in India and the raising of their status. It is significant that this book is being released during this historic year of Vótáil 100”. Dr. Keith Munro MB FMO was a General Practitioner (1970-2003), retired Forensic Medical Officer (1970-2018) and a founder member of the Foyle Hospice in Derry (1983). Members of the public are invited to attend the launch of ‘Through The Eyes Of Margaret Cousins – Irish & Indian Suffragette’ in King House, Boyle on Tuesday, December 4th at 7 pm.

Parents, I’ve got a question for you…do you suffer from stranger validation? Do you even know what this condition is? No? Don’t worry; Dr. Mir is in da house, and I’m happy to explain the symptoms of what I believe to be a highly disturbing disorder. Stranger validation, (in my opinion), is an obsessive and compelling condition affecting some parents who seem to believe their children’s mental health and wellbeing is not rooted in who they are, or in the support they receive from family members and friends, rather it’s measured by how popular they are on social media. You see, while Roscommon parents will never suffer from

this sickness, (because they’re responsible loving mams and dads), it’s a sad fact that some – well, one victim anyway – has reached such a critical stage of this malaise, she should probably be temporarily removed from Instagram and placed on emergency parenting skills’ support. I’m talking about US-based parenting blogger and motherof-five Katie Bower, whose different, and I’d say skewed, approach to raising kids caused me some concern last week, when, sharing a picture of her son on his 6th birthday on Instagram, where she has over 52,000 followers, this mother brutally revealed to complete strangers, that her little boy, ‘receives the least likes’ out of all her chil-

dren, and then begged complete strangers to click ‘like’ on his photo. Now, while I’m no Mary Poppins when it comes to raising kids, I’d like to be fair and cut Katie some slack here and assume that perhaps her earning power generated from brands that sponsor her is based entirely on what she, and her followers, perceive to be her picture-perfect family. However, I do believe that teaching our kids to measure their value in the amount of likes they generate on social media is just cruel, and, if I may add…a touch sad. In addition, I really have to ask if this mother is sitting her five kiddies down on a regular basis and showing them

how many likes they each receive? Is she generating competition between the siblings and encouraging them to pit their individual attractiveness against each other by suggesting that, as one of them typically receives less likes than the rest, he’s ‘statistically’ the ugly duckling of the family? Like all kids, and indeed like Katie’s other kids, this little boy is a beautiful, innocent child who is worryingly being parented by a woman who seems to believe affirmation and acceptance doesn’t come through nurturing your kids and showing them love, instead, her perception of validation clearly comes from the positive reaction of randomers sitting at a keyboard. Pathetic or wha’?

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Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews pictured with baby Theodore

Staying on the subject of parenting, (and again, I’m not perfect but the view is pretty great up here on my high horse), but I want to ask how many of you gorgeous Roscommon mammies have received a ‘push present’ when you gave birth? I only enquire because practicallyperfect-in-every-way, model/reality star Vogue Williams, upon giving birth to son Theodore, received a (que gag moment), ‘push present’ of a rare tanzanite necklace from rolling-in-the-moolah hubby Spencer. That’s nice! Look, I don’t know about you ladies, but when I gave birth it was because I

wanted to have a family; I never once thought I should be compensated for my excruciatingly painful efforts; because, for me, a healthy baby was the ultimate gift. However, come to think of it, given I received two stale custard creams, a cuppa, and twenty stitches in my lady bits immediately post-birth, (I delivered a 10lb human for God’s sake, give me some credit) a simple thoughtful gesture like a Tiffany bracelet, a diamond eternity ring or even a feckin’ cheap bottle of plonk from her dad would have made me feel just that bit less sore, and that bit more special.

Look picture-perfect for Santa at RosFM’s fundraising event Community radio is alive and doing pretty well in Roscommon town, however RosFM does need our help in order to keep informing, entertaining and educating listeners. It’s for this reason volunteers have asked me to remind readers about RosFM’s Christmas beauty and masterclass fundraiser which

will be hosted by blogger ‘Faces by Grace’. The evening of beauty, which should prove to be the perfect platform for all stylish fashionistas to gain valuable make-up tips this Christmas, is sure to be a big success. Run by dedicated volunteers, RosFM depends heavily on fundraising events like this to

help them improve and expand their broadcasting schedule so that it better serves the needs of local listeners. Remember, community radio cannot legally depend on advertising revenue, and seasonal fundraising campaigns are important to their future sustainability. So, save the date, it’s this Friday, 30th of November,

from 7 pm to 10 pm in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town. I’m told tickets are €25 and are available from www. eventbrite.ie, the Abbey Hotel, and at the door on the night. Attendees will be entered into a free raffle to win a ticket for Club Rossie’s ‘Win a House,’ competition.

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Roscommon and Sigerson star Bill McQuillan remembered Star footballer with Roscommon, Connacht, UCG and Boyle  TONY CONBOY

The death occurred on October the 13th of Dr. Bill McQuillan, a former star footballer of the early 1950s with Roscommon, Connacht, U.C.G. and Boyle. Bill died at the age of 91 in Northampton, England, where he had been a doctor and health activist since the late 1960s. Bill is referenced, in this county, as the younger brother of Roscommon All-Ireland winning footballer of the 1940s and radical politician from the late 1940s to the late ‘60s, i.e. Jack McQuillan. The McQuillan family lived in Ballyforan in the first half of the 1900s’. Bill’s father was a member of the R.I.C. (Royal Irish Constabulary i.e. police). His mother Annie was a member of the Fallon family from Ballinamore Bridge area. She was a national school teacher. While his father was a member of the R.I.C., his mother came from a Republican background, which presented a challenging environment in the early 1920s. Bill made a significant contribution to Declan Coyne’s fine documentary of Feb-

ruary 2007 for RosFM on Jack’s early life, and by association his own. In this their mother was foremost, and her promotion of education was central to their lives. This led to nearly all members of the family going to University, becoming engineers and doctors. Jack had joined the army during The Emergency in the early forties and after the war he got elected as a TD for Roscommon from February 1948 to April 1965. To facilitate the third level attendance of family members in U.C.G., the parents went to live in Galway. Bill studied medicine and of his other brothers Archie, Frank and Ray, one became a doctor, a second an engineer and the third became a harbour master in Cork. During his time in U.C.G. Bill followed Jack’s sporting example by becoming a notable Gaelic footballer and captained U.C.G. to a Sigerson win in 1950 with two other Roscommon county players of the time, Peader Kearns of Elphin and Christy Garvey of Ballinlough. Bill also captained the Combined Universities in their annual

Pictured at the unveiling of a plaque (in the background) to Jack McQuillan on the outer wall of St. Aidan’s GAA grounds Ballyforan, in June 2011 were Bill McQuillan, John Crummy, Boyle; Imelda McQuillan, John Joe Nerney, Boyle; Mrs. Bill McGarry (Carrick-on-Shannon) sister of Bill McQuillan and Dermot Kelly, Ballyforan organiser and MC of the event.

exhibition game against ‘The Rest of Ireland’. Bill became a regular with the Roscommon senior team, contesting the 1952 All-Ireland semifinal v Meath. He was also a member of the Connacht team in the Railway Cup competition of the early 1950s. He first went to England in 1952 but returned to cover for his brother-in-law Dr. Billie McGarry in Carrick-onShannon for a period. He was subsequently assigned to the then hospital in Boyle (situated where The Plunkett Home is now). In this he succeeded a long-time physician there,

a Doctor Madden. Bill played for Boyle during his years there with John Joe Nerney and Tim Lynch who were also county players of the time. Bill was injured in a county junior final game played in Castlerea against Eoghan Ruadhs of Roscommon town in 1955 and played little afterwards. A companion of Bill’s in Boyle was a legendary Boyle character also named Bill, i.e. Bill Corcoran, who was originally from Corrigeenroe, then Boyle and for sixty years now in Dublin. Dr. Bill spent some time attached to Roscommon County

Hospital but decided to return to England in 1962. He married Imelda in London in 1964 with Bill Corcoran as his ‘best man’. He settled in Northampton for the remainder of his life. His career was one of incremental advancement and achievement. During his time he became Chief Executive of Northamptonshire’s Health Care Trust and a key player in the creation of the mental health charity Northampton MIND. His wife Imelda said of him that “Dr. McQuillan was extremely devoted to his work, kind to everyone and never judgemental”.

I was in correspondence with Bill for some time and met him on a number of occasions. One was when a group in his home place of Ballyforan unveiled a plaque to his late brother Jack on a lovely summer’s evening in June 2011. Dr. Bill was the main speaker and unveiled the plaque, accompanied by his wife Imelda. The second time I met him was at another plaque unveiling, that being the plaque to the Roscommon football teams of the 1940s in the front porch of Roscommon County Library on October 6th, 2013. On that occasion he was ac-

companied by Jack’s wife, Angela. He was always very interested in maintaining the link with his home ground and liked to recall with humour and good grace the games, events and friends from his early sporting and social life. Northampton Cathedral was crowded in October for his funeral Mass which bore testimony to the regard in which he was held by his colleagues and the county’s community for a long life of conscientious and dedicated service to their wellbeing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis.

1952 Connacht Champions Roscommon who defeated All-Ireland Champions Mayo at Castlebar by 3-5 to 0-6. Back row, left to right: Christy Garvey, Eamonn Boland, Batty Lynch, Eamonn Donoghoe, Bill McQuillan, Bill Jackson, Aidan Brady, Paddy English, Frank Kelly, Jarlath Campbell. Front: Paddy Duignan, Peadar Kearns, Gerry O’Malley, Seamus Scanlon, Brendan Lynch, John Joe Fallon, Mick Shivnan and John Joe Nerney.

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Who will you spend Christmas with? I will spend Christmas Day with my husband and my two lovely daughters. Then on St. Stephen’s Day my family usually meets in one of the houses and this year it’s my turn to host! I’m really looking forward to it! Are there any Christmas traditions in your house? Every Christmas Eve the four of us usually go into town for hot chocolate and to buy flowers for the mother-in-law. What three people – living or dead – would you have at your fantasy Christmas Dinner? Douglas Adams, who was the author of ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’, which is my favourite book. I’d also invite actor/director Kevin Smith and Col. Chris Hadfield, NASA astronaut. What gives you that Christmassy feeling? I usually hold off on putting the Christmas tree up until December 8th, but once it’s up it’s definitely Christmas in our house!

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RosFM and popular beauty, fashion and lifestyle blogger, Grace Mongey AKA ‘Faces by Grace’ have teamed up to bring you what promises to one of the festive highlights of the year. Grace will host her muchanticipated Christmas Beauty Masterclass at the Abbey Hotel on Friday, November 30th from 7 pm to 10 pm. Making one of her rare appearances in Co. Roscommon, this is an ideal

opportunity to avail of Grace’s renowned expertise and advice regarding everything to do with make-up, beauty and up to the minute style tips. With Christmas right around the corner, this is an ideal night out! So why not treat yourself or a loved one to a very special night and kick-off the Christmas season in style with Grace in the luxurious surrounds of the Abbey Hotel.

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town, in the heart of your Christmas’ Bookings now being taken at Jackson’s! Secretly, we all know that the best thing about Christmas is the build-up: the anticipation, the excitement, loved ones coming home, the one time of the year that truly matters for our family and friends, all together for those precious few days. And at Jackson’s on The Square in Roscommon town, we would like to think that we can add our own bit of Christmas sparkle to your treasured festive occasions. Situated right in the heart of Roscommon, within walking distance of all the shops for those last Christmas presents buys, our modern, welcoming and local restaurant offers you the very best start to the celebrations. Whether it be a light lunch after an exhausting morning, a quiet dinner with your loved one in some private peace or a large party where our homely welcome will let you relax and cherish the moment, we can cater for all. Should the house be full, remember that we also have 10 ensuite, deluxe rooms for guests who might need putting up, and in a place that truly is a home from home. Our proprietor Jasim Dewan, a chef who has

been profiled in the national media, alongside our General Manager, Dinesh Narain, who has years of experience in the hospitality business, along with their local staff, extend to you the warmest of welcomes. The Irish Examiner called us ‘great and terrific’, and we hope you’ll see that! Our Christmas specials include a fabulous and reasonably-priced 3-course menu of only €29.95, including the very best of roast striploin of beef, the wonderful turkey and ham, sumptuous grilled sea bass, the superb confit leg of duck, as well as vegetarian options. Set menus are also available for group bookings. So we would love to welcome you to come and join the newest and most heralded restaurant in Roscommon. We are at the heart of the town, and in the heart of your Christmas. To book today, contact 090-6665599.

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Santa ﬂies in to switch on the lights  DAN DOONER

Santa Claus made his annual pre-Christmas appearance in Roscommon town last Sunday much to the delight of boys and girls across the county. The reindeer are resting ahead of a very big night on December 24th so Santa took a lift on the back of a pick-up truck as he dropped in to switch on the county town’s Christmas lights. Speaking to the Roscommon People afterwards, Santa said: “I am delighted to be here in my favourite county and so glad to see all my friends once again. I’ll be back on Christmas Eve to deliver presents, subject of course to the terms and conditions set down by parents throughout the year”. Santa also confirmed that the trip to Roscom-

mon couldn’t have gone any better from a logistical point of view. “It’s a very mild night and I’m thankful for that because the North Pole weather station tells me that bad storms are heading this way later in the week. The reindeer are being rested ahead of their big championship night next month so I flew down First Class with North Pole Air. I was then picked up by the Irish Air Corps and dropped at Roscommon Castle late last week. “I have been here for a few days making enquiries within schools across County Roscommon and of course with local parents to make sure that my list is up to date so that I only deliver presents to good girls and boys. “I want to congratulate the Christmas lights committee, Roscommon County Council, Roscommon Chamber and local businesses on all their hard work this year. The town looks splendid. It’s also comforting to know that Roscommon still has free parking. I had a hefty bill in Galway last year after I made my deliveries! I’m very happy that the organisers invited me and that the big switch-on took place today (on Sunday) so as to avoid all the

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I don’t know how long people were waiting to talk to Santa last Sunday but they were happy to do it. It was a stunning night,” she said. ‘Amazing’ lights Cáitlín, who is a joint-owner of JJ Harlow’s, reserved special praise for the town’s Christmas lights committee. “The lights look amazing and the people involved in the committee are all volunteers. They are all running their own businesses so Sunday is the only day that is kind of quiet for them. They’re out from October and meeting up even before that; they are just amazing. There was some fundraising done in the past and I know that money was collected where the free hot chocolate was being given out last Sunday but in general the lights are funded by the businesses in the town. The businesses are great for funding it and it’s great that members of the public contribute too,” she said. Ahead of a busy period in the town, the Chamber President said that using the town’s free car

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parks would increase the footfall in local businesses. “I know that our free parking is bringing people in from other counties because it’s so much easier and cheaper to shop here. In order to maintain that and to encourage visitors to stop off in Roscommon, people need to be using the council car park which can be accessed from the roundabout off Church Street/Abbey Street. It’s well lit and safe with CCTV and it’s so close to the centre of town. “The one-hour green spaces that have gone in are having such a dramatic effect on the businesses around them and it’s having a knock-on effect on the businesses around town. People are telling me that there is such a huge increase in footfall into shops. So we really want to encourage people that are coming into town for the day to use the council car park which is located behind Rogue & Co. and Gleeson’s and to keep traffic moving in the town centre. “Fair play to Roscommon County Council for the work they’ve put into parking in the town, they really have to be commended. The resurfacing work was badly needed too and the town looks fantastic now,” she said. In terms of pre-Christmas promotions and events, there is plenty happening in Roscommon town once again this year. “I know the AIB are running their Christmas Window competition again and that really adds to the vibe around town at Christmas. That’s another reason we are encouraging everyone to have their windows done up and there are prizes there for those who take part. It also encourages people coming to town to go into shops. “The Roscommon Chamber is running its competition again with the Roscommon People and that has been hugely successful over the last few years. Interestingly enough the winners of that competition come from everywhere so it is drawing a lot of interest not only in Roscommon town but also in neighbouring counties too. “In the run-up to Christmas, most businesses will be open late and on Sundays so that should relieve some of the stress in terms of shopping! The Roscommon Solstice Choir are also scheduled to perform a carol service on Saturday, December 22nd in The Square so that will really add to the Christmas feel that weekend,” she added. Ms. McConn expressed her thanks to local businesses who provided free hot drinks at last Sunday’s Christmas lights switch-on as well as

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Cáitlín says Roscommon is one of the safest towns in Ireland. “We met with the Gardai as we normally do this time of year just to highlight the CCTV on Main Street and the fact that the text alert service between businesses is up and running. Everyone is doing their bit to make sure that Roscommon town stays as safe as it’s always been. “The fact that it’s such a safe town and the convenience of free parking really makes a difference. I would encourage everyone to shop local this year and to support the local economy. We have everything here, so why go anywhere else?” she concluded.

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Pictured at a Ladies’ Luncheon in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice at the Abbey Hotel recently were Bernie Condron, Margaret Mannion and Rose Lally.

Pictured at a Ladies’ Luncheon in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice at the Abbey Hotel recently were Karena Duane, Ann Marie Beirne, Aine Ryder, Martina Jennings (CEO, Roscommon/Mayo Hospice) and Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher and Helen Gannon.

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Pictured at a Ladies’ Luncheon in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice at the Abbey Hotel recently were Devina Hoban, Geraldine Hoban, Martina Jennings, Mary Mellett and Margaret Clarke.

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Pictured at a Ladies’ Luncheon in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice at the Abbey Hotel recently were Mary O’Hara, Noreen Dolan, Geraldine O’Hara, Pat Dolan and Sinead Dolan.

Pictured at a Ladies’ Luncheon in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice at the Abbey Hotel recently were members of Castlerea Hospice Group.

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BALLYHAIGUE, BALLYMOE, CO. GALWAY

NEW TO THE MARKET

ENQUIRIES INVITED Corboley, Knockcroghery, Co.Roscommon

Sale of the Week with Property Partners Earley Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are this week pleased to advise that they have sold a quality threebedroomed former school house residence located at Hillcrest, Aughnaderry, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon for a “very satisfactory price”. David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) described the property as “a highly attrac-

tive and character former school house”. David further commented: “We have experienced a very busy selling period with quality properties attracting strong interest in all areas. “Due to demand, we are now seeking properties in all areas for disappointed underbidders and cash buyers. We welcome all

submissions and offer a free appraisal service”. * For further details or to arrange a free consultation, please contact John Earley (FIPAV) or David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) at Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 0906626579, email jearley@ propertypartners.ie or log on to www.propertypartners.ie.

For sale by Online Auction with REA Seamus Carthy

ENQUIRIES INVITED 1.38 Acres at Stonepark, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon

Prime, elevated site situated at Stonepark, Co. Roscommon. The subject site comprises 1.38acres of land and is now available for sale, subject to planning permission. Please contact Seamus Carthy for further information at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001

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

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

Land at Kiltoom

For sale by online auction…

The Cornice Shop, Lanesboro Street, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon is for sale by REA Online Auction on Friday, 14th of December 2018. This is a commercial/residential property at Lanesboro Street. The property comprises ground floor retail space with a two-bedroomed apartment overhead. The property has the benefit of a large yard with vehicular access, which is a distinct advantage. Asking price: €100,000. Also for sale by REA Online Auction on Friday, 14th of December is Apt. 27 at Riverside, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. This is a second floor two-bedroomed apartment with vacant possession. It’s conveniently located in the centre of Castlerea – close to all local amenities including shops, bars, restaurants, etc. Also well positioned in terms of bus and train routes. The property was recently refurbished. Asking price is just €30,000. Also for sale by REA Online Auction is No. 9, Springvale, Sligo Road, Tubbercurry, Sligo. This is a well-presented two-bedroomed first floor apartment situated within the Springvale residential estate, convenient to all amenities in Tubbercurry. This is an excellent opportunity for a bargain purchase which will be of interest to both owneroccupiers and investors. Asking price is €30,000. For sale by public auction

REA Seamus Carthy will be offering a three-bedroomed detached bungalow at Keyfield, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon for sale by public auction. On 25 acres of agricultural land, it’s available in separate lots (details from auctioneer on 090-663 0001 or email info@reacarthy.ie). Meanwhile, 3.33 acres at Carrowmurragh, Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon will go for sale by public auction on the 12th of December at The Strand Hotel, Limerick. The subject land comprises 3.3 acres of agricultural land situated in a sought after residential location in Kiltoom.

No. 9 Springvale, Sligo Road, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo.

BALLINCURRY, GLINSK, BALLYMOE, CO. GALWAY

A QUALITY DETACHED RESIDENCE An imposing 5 B/R two storey detached property of approx. 1,900 sq.ft standing on a wonderfully mature site area of approx. 1.1 acres. The said residence is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout and benefits from a peaceful and secluded location overlooking over rolling green countryside and the nearby lake. Offering spacious living accommodation throughout, this is a family home that must be viewed to be fully appreciated and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers after €180,000 to sell. BER: C1. All offers after €180,000 to sell.

“CAIRN HOUSE, CURRY, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON.

27 Riverdale

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Detached dormer style 4 bedroom dormer bungalow situated on a prime site, in the townland of Corboley, within close proximity (2km) of the picturesque village of Knockcroghery. Internal layout comprises a lounge, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility, W.C and bedroom at ground floor with 3 bedrooms (1 ensuite) and a bathroom at first floor. Finished specifications can be tailored to suit clients requirements. Please contact Seamus Carthy for further information at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001 AMV: €200,000

REA Seamus Carthy are ending 2018 with a bang and are holding a number of auctions – both online and public. Seamus Carthy of REA Seamus Carthy advises that 2018 has been a very strong year for both residential and commercial sales. He commented that they have had exceptional success with the launch of their online auctions, also through REA. Should you wish to view any of the following properties or if have any queries please contact Seamus at the Roscommon town office (090-6630001) or email info@reacarthy.ie

A PRIME RESIDENTIAL HOLDING OF LANDS CONTAINING APPROX. 19.68 ACRES A most attractive residential holding of lands set out in two main lots, situated between Ballymoe and Williamstown and offering excellent road frontage. The said residence is presented for sale in good condition with 3 bedrooms in all and standing on a mature site area. The said property can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate and are set out as follows: Lot 1: The Entire. Lot 2: 3 B/R residence standing on say 0.6 of an acre. BER: D1. Lot 3: Approx. 5.84 acres of lands behind residence. Lot 4: Approx. 13.24 acres of lands with sheds. Altogether this is a prime property to come available in this select area and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell.

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The subject land comprises 3.3 acres of agricultural land situated in a sought after residential location in Kiltoom. Kiltoom is a scenic location overlooking Lough Ree. It is conveniently located 10 minutes from Athlone and 20 minutes from Roscommon Town. For Sale by Public Auction-12/12/2018-The Strand Hotel, Limerick Please contact Seamus Carthy at REA Seamus Carthy 090 663 0001 AMV: €27,000

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3.33 Acres at Carrowmurragh, Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon

The Cornice Shop, Lanesboro Street, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon

Keyfield, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon

A SUBSTANTIAL 8 B/R DORMER STYLE RESIDENCE A stunning and substantial 8 B/R (all en-suite) detached dormer style residence finished to the highest of 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. 3,121 sq.ft of spacious living accommodation throughout, this fine property is ideally positioned to operate as a guest house or indeed as a substantial family residence. The auctioneers highly recommend viewings and all offers are invited for immediate sale. BER: C1.

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

NEW TO THE MARKET FOR SALE AT THE SPINNEY, ABBEY TOWN, ROSCOMMON

A large 5 Bedroomed Residence located in one of Roscommon’s most sought after areas. Accommodation consists of a Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen cum dining Room, Utility, Toilet with WHB, Downstairs Bedroom, Upstairs: 4 Bedrooms with one en-suite. The Residence is finished to a high standard. 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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FOR SALE AT ABBEY STREET, ROSCOMMON

Bungalow with outstanding views Nestled on a beautiful site with outstanding views over ‘Black’s Lough’ to the rear, is this exceptional five-bedroomed dormer bungalow on the outskirts of the Tidy Towns’ awardwinning village of Castlecoote. It’s on the books of Ivan Connaughton Auctioneers. ‘Black’s Lough’ is a small lake of approx. 15 acres which is renowned as an excellent fishery for many species such as rudd, pike, roach and some hybrids. This property is in absolute showhouse condition and has had no expense spared on the decorative finishes internally and immaculate landscaping externally. The entrance hall has solid Scandinavian wood flooring which continues throughout the property on the ground floor and leads into an ample sitting room located to the front of the property. There is a solid fuel wood burning stove and sliding patio door to the side of the house. The kitchen/ dining room has fully fitted kitchen with eye level

Short distance from Ballinaheglish village

Castlecoote, Roscommon.

ovens and integrated hob, not forgetting those views to the rear of the property and surrounding countryside. Off it is a utility room with fully fitted units and door to the rear patio area. There are two large bedrooms on the ground floor, one with ensuite bathroom and the main bathroom. On the first floor there are three bedrooms in all and another full-sized bathroom. The many special features include timber decking patio to rear with astroturf with a large 6-seater American hot tub which is under canopy and has full electrical lighting. The site falls away to the rear of

the property down rolling lawns to the rear boundary. There are mature trees at the front boundary with fully tarcadamed driveway which wraps around to the side. There is a large shed to the side with electric roller door and side entrance. Also, oil-fired central heating, septic tank and mains water. This property is a must for viewing and strictly by appointment. Contact the office for full details and any additional information on 090-6663700 or info@ connaughtonauctioneers. ie Viewings accommodated at the weekends, evenings and bank holidays.

3-bedroomed bungalow in Ballinaheglish This very attractive three-bedroomed bungalow has just arrived on the market in excellent condition. It’s on the books of Ivan Connaughton Auctioneers. Standing on a large corner site of c. 0.64 acres, the property is located within a short distance of Ballinaheglish village and approximately 15 minutes’ drive from Roscommon Town and all its amenities. There is an extensive array of outbuildings to one side of the house with separate access from the main road. Accommodation includes: reception hallway, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, three double bedrooms (master ensuite) and main bathroom. Features include large garden to the side, tarmacadamed driveway to front, cast-iron gates at entrance, oil-fired central heating, traditional stone wall to front. For further details on this property contact the office on 090-6663700 or email on info@connaughtonauctioneers. ie Evening, weekend and bank holiday viewings available by prior appointment.

PSRA Licence No. 001350 An attractive Town House with a large yard to the rear. Accommodation consists of 5 Bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, Kitchen cum Dning Room and a number of stores to the rear. Viewing is 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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FOR SALE AT ABBEY STREET, ROSCOMMON

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

www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie NEW TO THE MARKET Abbeytown, Roscommon

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

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URGENTLY REQUIRED For a Cash Customer, a 2 / 3 Bedroomed Bungalow. Must be in Roscommon Town.

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FOR SALE AT THE WALK, ROSCOMMON, Circa 5 Acres of Land. The Lands have the benefit of mains sewerage in the field which would leave them suitable for development subject to planning permission being granted. For further details contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Renovated townhouse on the market Pat Hughes is offering for sale at Abbeytown, Roscommon, a three-bedroomed townhouse which has recently been totally renovated to a high standard. The residence is situated in one of Roscommon’s most sought after areas. Viewing is highly recommended. Meanwhile, at Abbey Street, Roscommon, Hughes & Company have for sale a fivebedroomed townhouse with a large yard and rear entrance. The residence has been maintained in good condition and offers great development potential subject to planning permission being granted. Viewing is highly recommended. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

5 CNOC ÁN DÚBH, CLOONFAD, CO. ROSCOMMON F35 X771 Price Region: Offers Excess €80,000 • Spacious three bedroom semi-detached residence • In excellent condition • Comes fully furnished • Large garden to rear • Within walking distance of all amenities • Conveniently located to Ballyhaunis, Claremorris and Dunmore • For full details and to arrange your viewing contact the office on 090-6663700 Viewings at evenings,weekends and Bank Holidays also accommodated

LANDS TO LET

SLATTED SHED TO LET

FOR SHEEP ONLY

• Located beside Castlecoote Village

c. 85 acres adjacent Athleague Village

• 8 bay slatted shed

• Until 1st February 2019 • Available with immediate effect With cover of grass (smaller text) • Final Offers before 1pm Monday 3rd December • Call the office on 090-6663700

• Option to purchase 88 bales of silage • Call the office on 090-6663700

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PSRA Licence No: 001238

NEW TO THE MARKET

NO. 3 ST. CIARAN’S PARK, ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON F42 E772 Quality four-bedroom bungalow located in the heart of Roscommon Town within walking distance to all local amenities and overlooking large green area. Finished to the highest standards with landscaped gardens and detached garage to rear. Accommodation consists of entrance hallway, four bedrooms (master ensuite), sitting room with solid fuel stove, kitchen/dining room, utility and family bathroom. Overall this is a quality property for which the Auctioneers invites viewings -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET

NO. 3 CONVENT COURT, ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON F42 HF59 Immaculate 3 Bedroom Bungalow located in a quiet setting adjacent to Roscommon Church and all town amenities. This beautiful property comprises; Entrance Hallway, 3 Bedrooms (master ensuite), Kitchen/ Dining room and a large Sitting Room with a solid fuel stove. Outside – Tarmac driveway and fine landscaped garden. Viewing is highly recommended by the Auctioneer -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BARGAIN OF THE WEEK

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

NEW TO THE MARKET: BUNGALOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION

ARDKEEL, ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON New 4 Bedroom bungalow under construction within walking distance to Roscommon town in a scenic country setting with commanding views of the surrounding countryside. Built to a builder’s finish on c. 0.56 acre site, this residence offers entrance hallway, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility, sunroom, 4 bedrooms - master ensuite - and family bathroom. Price Region: €180,000. REF: D01271

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

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

An imposing residence on a prestigious road! On the books of Oates Auctioneers in Roscommon is this imposing two-storey residence, namely Woodview House, Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Co. Longford. This imposing residence is located on the prestigious Rathcline Road, situated on an elevated landscaped site with commanding views of the surrounding countryside. This impressive property comprises entrance hallway, sitting room, living room, open plan kitchen/dining room and large utility. Upstairs has five bedrooms and a family bathroom. This is a quality residence for which the auctioneer invites viewings and enquiries. For more information, contact Oates Auctioneers (Roscommon) Ltd., Church Street, Roscommon town, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 090-6627878. Email: info@oates.ie, see www.oates.ie

Woodview House, Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Co. Longford.

Farms urgently required for letting season

Pat’s Bargain of the Week Auctioneer Pat Hughes of Hughes & Company, Roscommon has confirmed that the company have circa 14 acres of land, located at Fearagh, Ballymurray, available for sale. The lands have direct access onto the Hind River and are situated in two blocks and less than one mile from Portrun Bay. Offers in excess of €15,000 will be considered. It’s Pat’s Bargain of the Week.

Strong interest in prominent commercial building Auctioneer Pat Hughes of Hughes & Company, Roscommon is reporting a lot of interest in a large commercial building which is located at Castle Street, Roscommon. Formerly ‘Mirabelle’, this property consists of two commercial units and a range of stone stores, and has the benefit of a large yard with direct access onto Lanesboro Street and Castle Street. 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. It has extensive road frontage onto Castle Street. It’s

well worth viewing and has significant potential. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

Five-acre ﬁeld with development potential

Site with planning for ten apartments

This week Hughes & Company have for sale at The Walk, Roscommon, a fiveacre field with excellent road frontage. This property is very much suitable for development, subject to planning permission being granted. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Hughes & Co. have on offer at Castle Street, Roscommon a site with the benefit of full planning permission for ten apartments. This is an ideal opportunity for a developer for a ready-to-go site. Pat Hughes says there is huge demand at present for apartments and small houses in and around Roscommon. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Sale of bungalow has been agreed Pat Hughes has confirmed that the sale of a three-bedroomed dormer bungalow at Ardnanagh, Roscommon was recently agreed. Similar types of properties are now required for disappointed underbidders. If you are thinking of buying or selling contact Pat and let him advise you – his advice is free. Contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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 preenquiries 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 0906626579, email jearley@ propertypartners.ie, or log on to www.propertypartners.ie.

Wanted – houses!

Ofﬁce space in Roscommon town At Abbey Street, Roscommon, Hughes & Company have on offer to rent circa 4,000 sq.ft. of office space (first and second floor). The building can be divided into two separate units if required. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are this week seeking houses in Roscommon town for cash clients and disappointed underbidders. This follows a number of recent house sales by the company. John Earley (FIPAV) commented: “We have experienced a very busy period of house sales over the past number of weeks with a large volume of residential properties being sold or reaching ‘sale agreed’ status. “We offer a comprehensive pre-market analysis, valuation service and one of the largest databases of potential purchasers in the region to our clients. We advertise in all local and national media and include all our property on three main websites – www.daft. ie, www.propertypartners.ie and www.myhome.ie”. For further details or to arrange a consultation, please contact either John Earley (FIPAV) or David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

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IFA leader reacts to ANC review IFA President Joe Healy has said that following the publication of the ANC review by the Department of Agriculture, the appeals system will have to give every opportunity for farmers in those areas excluded to make a strong case based on natural handicaps, primarily high rainfall, which impacts on farm income. Commenting on the overall review, the President welcomed the inclusion of areas that he said were unfairly excluded in the past. He said that the appeals system will also have to cater for those areas which remain ineligible for ANC payments. “It is important that the existing classifications, including those for the offshore islands, carry into the new scheme. The IFA campaign, which started in 2017, has focused on minimal losses, an increased budget and payments based on the natural handicap,” he said. IFA Rural Development Chairman, Joe Brady, said the scheme will be worth €250m next year. “IFA will be seeking a further increase in the ANC allocation to bring it to €300m per annum,” he commented. IFA Hill Committee Chairman Flor McCarthy has welcomed the confirmation that 32,000 hill farmers will continue to receive the highest payment. The ANC Scheme into the future will have to provide the highest payments to farmers with the most marginal land, most of which are hill farms. The payments of ANC along with other direct payments supports such as BPS and GLAS represent a significant proportion of overall farm income in the areas that are classified as ANC. IFA insisted that Minister Creed must ensure that this situation does not change in the forthcoming CAP 2020 talks.

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Delegates at the IFA’s 2018 Future Leaders Programme which was delivered by Farm Business Skillnet. Pictured are delegates from all around the country which included Roscommon Young Farmer, Joe Finneran from Taughmaconnell, with IFA President Joe Healy, Macra President James Healy, IFA Director of Organisation James Kelly, Farm Business Skillnet Chairman Nigel Renaghan and Farm Business Skillnet Manager Celine Reynolds.

Roscommon People MART WATCH Roscommon Mart sample prices Dry cows Lim X 785kgs €1245, Char X 785kgs €1220, Lim X 705kgs €1215, Lim 730kgs €1185, Lim X 665kgs €1150, Simm 725kgs €1080, Lim 625kgs €1015, Char X 740kgs €970, AAX 655kgs €820.

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Char X 725kgs €1490, Char X 660kgs €1390, Char X 605kgs €1300, Lim x 505kgs €1175, Char X 450kgs €1100, AAX 450kgs €1055, Lim X 445kgs €1000, Lim X 510kgs €1070, Lim X 310kgs €755, Simm X 390kgs €810.

Heifers Lim X 580kgs €2650, Char X 605kgs €2100, Lim X 570kgs €2050, Char X 690kgs €1900, Lim X 535kgs €1800, Char X 475kgs €1530, BBX 485kgs €1420, Lim X 490kgs €1400, Char X 490kgs €1170, 2 Char X 475kgs €1170, 2 Lim X 485kgs €1160, Lim 420kgs €1135, Char X 435kgs €1115, Lim X 405kgs €1020, Char X 395kgs €960, 3 Char X 488kgs €1165.

Weanling heifers Lim X 440kgs €1270 - €2.88 per kilo, Lim X 335kgs €1030 - €3.07 per kilo,

Lim X 305kgs €950 - €3.11 per kilo, Char X 330kgs €875 - €2.75 per kilo, Lim X 315kgs €845 - €2.68 per kilo, 2 Lim X 307kgs €775 - €2.52 per kilo, Lim X 285kgs €705kgs - €2.47 per kilo, Char X 265kgs €750 - €2.83 per kilo.

Weanling bulls Char X 425kgs €1200 - €2.82 per kilo, Char X 370kgs €1130 - €3.05 per kilo, Simm X 445kgs €1100 - €2.47 per kilo, Char X 335kgs €1090 - €3.25 per kilo, Lim X 300kgs €1025 - €3.41 per kilo, Char X 340kgs €955 - €2.80 per kilo, 2 Char X 360kgs €935 - €2.59 per kilo, Simm 320kgs €865 - €2.70 per kilo, Simm X 330kgs €795 - €2.40 per kilo, AAX 280kgs €725 - €2.58 per kilo, Lim X 225kgs €700 - €3.11 per kilo.

Finished lambs 50.7kgs €112, 56.3kgs €111, 53.6kgs €108, 50.8kgs €106, 49.3kgs €106, 49.4kgs €105.50, 49.5kgs €103, 49.1kgs €102, 52kgs €102.

Store lambs 40kgs €89, 41.8kgs €88.50, 42kgs €86, 40.9kgs €86, 41kgs €84, 37.5kgs €78, 36.3kgs €67.50.

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “Good numbers of stock presented again this week with trade similar to previous weeks. The heifer trade was strong especially for the quality forward stores, while the weanling rings reported a steady trade but plainer type stock remaining harder sold. “There were also good numbers of dry cows on offer this week with a high percentage of store cows on offer. Breeding stock remains a very good trade with a top price of €2,320 paid for a Charolais cow and a Hereford bull calf at foot. The runner trade reported a good clearance with demand strongest for the continental lots. “Cows with calves at foot made from €700 to €2,320, and springers made from €700 to €1,380 per head. “There were 180 bullocks on offer at last Monday’s sale with prices improved for the better quality forward stores. Lesser quality stock was unchanged with a good clearance taking place. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday 29th) with our weekly sale of heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am”.

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There was another good sale this week with excellent quality stock of offer. There was a cracking trade for heifers with plenty of customers actively sourcing stock. “There was an exceptional trade for heifers suitable for beeding with a top price for an outstanding Lim X heifer weighing 580kgs and fetching €2,650. Heifer prices ranged from an average of €2.22 per kilo up to €4.57 per kilo. The numbers of bullocks on offer were small due to the large entry the previous week with prices ranging from an average of €2.01 per kilo up to €2.44 per kilo. Prices for dry cows fetched from €1.34 per kilo up to €1.73 per kilo. “The mart will host a special sale of bullocks this Friday (30th) at 11 am with 35 pens on offer. Heifers and dry cows will also be available. “On Friday, December 7th, the mart will host Christmas Cracker special sales for bullocks and heifers. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm on today (Thursday 29th). “There was an improved trade for weanling heifers at this week’s weanling sale with a good demand resulting in a very high clearance of lots. Prices ranged from €2.39 per kilo up to €3.11 per kilo. There was a better trade for weanling bulls this week with prices averaging from €2.40 per kilo up to €3.42 per kilo. Again this week plainer lots are getting harder to clear. “On Tuesday next (December 5th), the mart will host a Christmas Bonanza Special Sale of Weanlings at 5 pm and bookings are accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday). “There were similar numbers on offer at this week’s sheep sale with prices for finished lambs peaking at €112 for 50.7kgs. Store lambs fetched up to €89. The trade for cast ewes was similar to the previous week with prices ranging from €55 up to €110. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am”.

Castlerea Mart sample prices Heifers Ch 420kgs €1045, Lm 420kgs €980, Lm 495kgs €1300, Ch 490kgs €1170, Ch 660kgs €1480, Hex 660kgs €1360.

Dry cows Chx 975kgs €1680, Chx 635kgs €1340, Lmx 745kgs €1160, Lm 720kgs €1230, AA 695kgs €915.

Weanling bulls Chx 290kgs €845, Lm 295kgs €785, Ch 275kgs €830, Ch

185kgs €640, Lm 435kgs €1000, Lm 395kgs €990.

Weanling heifers Ch 290kgs €790, Sim 280kgs €755, Lm 275kgs €735, AAX 350kgs €915, Lm 320kgs €905, Ch 415kgs €1080.

Bullocks Ch 490kgs €1200, AAX 490kgs €1070, Ch 540kgs €1250, Lm 595kgs €1325, Ch 640kgs €1400, Ch 755kgs €1600, AAx 620kgs €1335.

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FarmingPeople Reopening of Organic Farming Scheme welcomed (Proudly serving farmers for over 59 years) Property Services Providers Licence No. 001373

Bullocks, Heifers & Dry Cows Each Friday at 11 a.m. ------------------------------------

The Irish Farms Accounts Cooperative (IFAC) has welcomed the announcement that the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) has reopened. The Organic Farming Scheme is a measure rolled out by the Department of Agriculture under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. Under the scheme, farmers are given the opportunity to enter into a contract which gives

payments of up to €200 per hectare a year during the conversion period and up to €170 per hectare when full organic status has been reached. The scheme is co-funded by the European Agriculture Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). Tommy Fallon, Partner at IFAC Roscommon said: “We welcome the reintroduction of the Organic Farming Scheme. It is a key support

measure to help farmers convert to organic farming and help farmers break into the growing organic market in Ireland. Reopening this scheme is a huge reassurance that the Department is still behind and supporting the sector”. Closing date for applications is Wednesday, December 19th and details of terms and conditions are available on the Department’s organics page at www.agriculture.ie.

End of Month Special Sale of Bullocks Friday, November 30th at 11 a.m. 38 pens of Bullocks on offer Also Heifers & Dry Cows ------------------------------------

Christmas Cracker Special Sale Bullocks & Heifers Friday, December 7th at 11 a.m. Also Dry Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 29th ------------------------------------

Christmas Bonanza Special Sale of Weanlings Tuesday, December 4th at 5 p.m. Also Suckler Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 29th ------------------------------------

Tuesday, December 11th at 5 p.m.

Weanlings & Suckler Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 6th ------------------------------------

Lambs & Cast Ewes

Getting to know Macra na Feirme…

Each Wednesday at 11 a.m. ------------------------------------

Friday, December 7th

West Region Texel Show & Sale of in -lamb Ewes Show at 6 p.m. Sale at 7 p.m. over 40 in lamb Hoggets & Maiden Ewe Lambs on offer ------------------------------------

Friday, December 7th at 8 p.m.

Liscullane Charollais Sale of Pedigree Registered in Lamb Ewes Consisting of 22 Hoggets & 11 2nd Crop Ewes A.I’d to top Sires. Scanned in-lamb. Due Jan 1st Enquiries Eamonn Quinlivan 087-6493472 ------------------------------------

Annual Ladies Night Monday December 10th at 8 p.m. (Mart Canteen) Flower arranging by Anne Harlow, Signature Flowers Women’s Health & Wellbeing by Martina Geraghty, Molloys Pharmacy Roscommon, Up Cycling by Catia, Rummage, Castle Street, Roscommon Skincare by Catherine Geraghty, Director of Simone Mahler Dermo-Cosmetics, Free Admission- Raffle on the Night - proceeds to Diabetes Ireland ------------------------------------

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

ENQUIRIES 090 6626352

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

Dara Finnerty, Diarmuid Murray, Debbie Donnelly, Thomas McGrath and Christopher Towey pictured at a Macra na Feirme meeting in Doherty’s, Castlerea last Friday night. Pics: Mick McCormack

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Q&A with Debbie Donnelly, Macra na Feirme’s new training and development ofﬁcer for Roscommon, Galway, Longford and Offaly. What is Macra na Feirme? In simple terms it can be considered a social outlet for 17-35 year olds. The mission is to contribute to the sustainable development of communities by supporting the social, economic, cultural, personal development and wellbeing of young people.

What goes on there? Macra na Feirme members can

take part in any or all of the key areas of activity: agriculture, sport, travel, public speaking and debating, performing arts and community involvement. Each key area presents a chance for learning news skills, making new friends and overall personal development.

Who can join? Anyone between the ages of 17 and 35 can join. Contrary to

popular belief, you do not need to be from or have a farming background to join.

Why join Macra? Our members have said they joined in order to make lifelong friends, have the craic and to strengthen their lifestyles. They also say it’s an opportunity to get away from the farm and to meet people with similar interests.

Where do I apply? The easiest way is probably to fill in the membership form online at Macra.ie or to contact the training and development officer (TDO) for your area. Also, keep an eye on the Roscommon Macra na Feirme Facebook page for events and meetings at which new members can sign up. Debbie is TDO for Roscommon and can be contacted on 0867808987.

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GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE PODIATRIST For all foot ailments Siobhan Murray BSc (Hons) Podiatry M.Ch.S.I.

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Paul McStay

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 FOR SALE: Round bales of hay, can be delivered locally. Tel: 086 3776948

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Des Kelly Fencing Over 20 years in business All types of fencing supplied and erected Including: • Cresoted Posts • Agricultural Fencing • Site Fencing • Security Fencing • Post & Rail Fencing • Concrete Fencing • Grant Approved Fencing No job too big or too small Just give us a call on

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 FOR SALE: 8x4x3 Bales of Barley and Oat Straw, delivered. Tel: 087 2595331

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NO FIX NO FEE PC Maintenance – Upgrades, Repairs, Virus & Spyware removal. Network Solutions – Cabling, Hardware & Software Installation & Maintenance. Contact David Conboy Tel: 087 7496459 Email: info@dccomputerservices.ie Web: www.dccomputerservices.ie p

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KENNELS LISBROCK BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon • Spacious Kennels provided • Spacious exercise areas outside • Short Term - Long Term boarding welcomed • Dogs walked on request.

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Further Information/ Revised Plans Applicant: Joanne Beattie. Location: Knockanyconor, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon. Planning Ref.: PD/18/278. Signed: Lo-Homes Limited Tonamaddy, Creggs, Co. Roscommon. Mobile:086 8551835 Significant further information/Revised plans in relation to the application has been furnished to the planning authority and is available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the further information/Revised plans may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 not later than two weeks after the receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice by the planning authority. There will be no fee payable on a further submission/ observation if is accompanied by a copy of acknowledgment of a previous submission/observation.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Fintan Cruse and Ruth Conroy are applying for permission for construction of a two-storey dwelling house, domestic garage, wastewater treatment system, percolation area and all associated site works at Drumman Beg Td, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Brandon O Brien Ltd. (Agent) Consulting Engineers Tel: 090 6625005 This planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the aughority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying for planning permission for the following – a) To retain extensions to the front and rear of a house b) To construct a wastewater treatment system with sand filter c) To demolish existing stone shed in order to widen the access to the site at Cloonargid Townland, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Teresa Mahon The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable costs of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Nicola and Cathal Farrell, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for permission for development at Cloonfower Townland, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of the construction of a new private dwelling, a new entrance, a new proprietary effluent treatment system and polishing filter, and all associated ancillary site works. Signed: Nicola and Cathal Farrell. 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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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I Arlene Naughton applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct dwellinghouse, garage, with proprietary treatment system and carryout associated site development works at Lowtown Kilcashel, Ballydangan, Athlone, Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon, Ph Office: 090 6627950 Andy 086 3646210 James 087 8228529 info@morrislohan.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 five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by the authority and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We intend to apply for Planning Permission to retain a garden shed and access road at Muckanagh, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Signed: John and June Starsmore 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 submissions or observations in relation to the application can be made to the planning authority in writing, on payment of the prescribed fee, within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Cloontrasna, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. Application is been made to Roscommon County Council on behalf of John Roddy for planning permission to retain porch to front of existing detached two storey dwellinghouse, at the above address. Signed: Paul Roddy, MCIAT, Roddy Architectural, Hawksway, Corratowick, Westport, Co. Mayo. 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 five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by the authority 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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 PART-TIME CHILD CARE ASSISTANT: A vacancy has arisen for parttime child care assistant in our Montessori & Creche. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with genuine love of working with children. Must be able to work as part of a team. Primarily working with children aged 1 year to 12 years. Applicants must supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda Vetting application form. You must be educated to a minimum of Fetac level 5. Additional qualifications would be an advantage. Hours of work minimum 20 per week. Salary Neg depending on experience and qualifications. We are an equal opportunities employer. Box No: 1195 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

 BAR PERSON REQUIRED: For two shifts a week in bar close to Roscommon town. Box No: 2001 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

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 PART-TIME WAITER/ WAITRESS: Required for Restaurant in Roscommon town. Must be available for mid-week work. Please send your CV and cover letter to Box No: 2000 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon  FULL TIME/PART TIME JOB AVAILABLE: In Magdalena’s Hair Salon, Carrick on Shannon Co. Leitrim. Minimum 4 years experience in Hairdressing and Barbering. Please send CVs to magdalenahairsalon@ gmail.com

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FAMILYNOTICES .... GARVEY Joan

DONLON Theresa

MURRAY Mary

JONES Kitty

VICTORY Brendan

Ballinaheglish, Four Mile House, Co Roscommon.

Moher, Lanesboro P.O., Co. Roscommon (6th Anniversary)

Lissavruggy, Newbridge. (3rd Anniversary)

Clooneen, Athleague, Co. Roscommon (7th Anniversary)

Tonlagee (22nd Anniversary)

In loving memory of Theresa, beloved Wife, Mother and Nana, who passed away on 24th November 2012 Rest in Peace

In loving memory of Mary who died on 29th November 2015

Cherished memories of Kitty, who passed away on the 3rd December 2011. Also remembering her husband Jerry who died on 18th August 1989.

On the First Anniversary of Joan’s death, her husband John, daughters Deirdre and Emer, sons John and Niall, son-in-law Brian would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all who sympathised with us during our sad loss. Sincere thanks to all our wonderful relatives, friends, neighbours and colleagues for their kindness, care and help during Joan’s illness and at her sad passing. We thank everyone who called to the house, attended the Mass and Burial, travelled long distances to be with us, to everyone who sent get well wishes, Mass Cards, Sympathy Cards, floral tributes, brought food to the house, stayed with us during Joan’s last nights at home – your kindness, generosity and support is very much appreciated. Sincere thanks to Dr. Brennan, Dr. Morris, Mary and Liz in the Health Centre for their care and attention down through the years; the staff at Beaumont Hospital, UCHG, with a special word of gratitude to the staff of St. Joseph’s Ward in Portiuncula and St. Coman’s Ward and Palliative Care team in Roscommon Hospital – your great compassion, attention and care will be long remembered. To Fr. Beirne and Sr. Gabrielle for their many visits in St. Coman’s. Thank you to the late Fr Tommy Leahy for all his many calls to Joan in hospital and for concelebrating a lovely Funeral Mass with Fr. Glennon, Fr. Irek and Fr. Mullaney; to the Ballinaheglish Choir for the beautiful music and song at the Funeral Mass – it was much appreciated on a work day. Thank you to Pat and Tom Smyth for their true professionalism, kindness and care they showed us and to the grave diggers who so carefully prepared Joan’s final resting place. To Geraldine and the staff at Cuisle for providing a lovely meal – it was appreciated. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our true appreciation and thanks. The Holy Sacrifice of Mass will be held for your intentions. Joan’s First Anniversary Mass will be held in Ballinaheglish Church on Friday, 30th November at 7.30pm.

MULLIGAN Bridie and Thomas Monksland, Athlone and Ahalative, Creggs In memory of Bridie who died on 4th January 2010 and her husband Thomas who died on 23rd October 1994. (9th and 24th Anniversaries)

We think of you with love today But that is nothing new, We thought about you yesterday And days before that too. We think of you in silence And often speak your name, All we have are memories And pictures in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part, God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts.

Fondly remembered every day by her loving husband Tom, beloved children Carol, James, Susan and Pamela, dear grandchildren, extended family and friends. On this the occasion of her birthday, we ask the Lord to give Theresa a beautiful bouquet of flowers and please tell her We love her for all eternity.

MURRAY Kieran Athleague, Co. Roscommon (2nd Anniversary)

They are deep in our memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by their family. Anniversary Mass in Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church, Athlone on Friday, 30th November at 7.30pm May they Rest in Peace.

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A day that’s filled with sadness, returns to us today, To mark the day you closed your eye and quietly slipped away. You had a smile for everyone, you had a heart of gold. You left the sweetest memories, this world could ever hold. A smile can hide our sadness, tears can be wiped away, But the heartache of losing you, will never go away. Because you were so special, no words could ever say, How much we love and miss you, today and everyday.

Sadly missed by her husband Michael, sons Michael and Andrew, daughters Elaine and Amanda, son-in-law Donal. We sent a dove to Heaven with a parcel on its wings, Be careful how you open it, for it’s full of beautiful things Inside are a million kisses, wrapped in a million hugs, To tell you that we miss you and give you all our love We miss you Nana.

Lovingly remembered by your grandchildren, Daniel, Leah, Lucy, Izzy, Noah, Seán and Jane. Anniversary Mass in Tohergar on Sunday, 16th December at 9.30am.

KELLY (nee Hannon) Mary (Maidie)

Your life was love and labour Your love for your family true You did your best for all of us We will always remember you.

Sadly missed by his loving family and friends. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague on Sunday, 2nd December at 10am.

Always remembered and sadly missed by your loving daughter Marcella. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague on Saturday, 1st December at 7pm.

JONES Kitty Clooneen, Athleague, Co. Roscommon (7th Anniversary)

In loving memory of my dear mother Elizabeth

In loving memory of Mary (Maidie), whose second anniversary occurs on the 1st December 2018.

Deeply loved, sadly missed and always remembered by her children Denise, Fintan and Raymond, her sister Nellie, brother-inlaw Thomas, sister-in-law Carmel, grandchildren Donal and Conor, daughtersin-law Joanne and Sinéad, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Joesph’s Church, Ballyforan on Friday, 30th November at 7.30pm.

To us you were someone special, Someone set apart, Your memory will live forever, Engraved within our hearts.

Loved and remembered by Martina, Jimmy, Jude and Sinéad. ~~~~~~~~~~

Costello Elizabeth Today we light a candle and say a special prayer. We take a trip down memory lane And know that you are there.

God saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb So he closed your weary eyes and whispered “Peace be Thine”.

Always remembered by your wife Marie, daughter Barbara, son Stephen, daughter in-law Jacinta, and grandchildren Jason, Lori, Nathan, Joshua and Hannah.

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

Family Notices

16 Circular Road, Roscommon

Caltraduff, Ballyforan, Ballinasloe (2nd Anniversary)

To us you were someone special, Someone set apart, Your memory will live forever, Engraved within our hearts.

Who passed away on the 2nd December 2016 In loving memory of Kieran

Costello Elizabeth

A special day, Another year A loving thought, A silent tear, A little prayer, To keep in touch With someone loved And missed so much.

Who died on 29th November 1996 R.I.P.

In loving memory of Kitty, who died on the 3rd December 2011. Also remembering her husband Jeremiah who died on 18th August 1989. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide And though we cannot see you You are always at our side.

Loved forever and missed everyday by their son Basil and daughter-in-law Fiona. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague on Saturday, 1st December at 7pm.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES GANNON Oliver Stonepark, Galway Road, Roscommon Died 1st December 2010 (8th Anniversary)

We miss your smile, Your joking ways, We miss the things you used to say. Thinking of you is easy, We do it every day, But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.

Missing you always, from your loving wife Eileen and family Olivia, Declan, Darach, Kieran, Evelyn and Jason, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 1st December at 10am.

BRADLEY Patrick & Padraic Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon

In loving memory of Patrick Bradley who died on 31st January 2007 and his son Padraic who died on 1st December 2013 Will those who think of them today A little prayer to Jesus say.

Sadley missed by wife and mother Bridget and all the family.. Anniversary Mass in St. Cecilia’s Church, Curraghroe on Sunday, 2nd December at 10am.

FINNERAN Brian

MOLLOY Ellen (Nellie)

Feevagh, Dysart, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon Who died December 2nd 2017 (1st Anniversary)

St. Theresa’s Road, Lisnamult, Co. Roscommon

The family of the late Brian Finneran wish to sincerely thank all the wonderful people who supported and consoled us in so many outstanding ways following the untimely death of Brian. We offer our heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathised with us on the sad and sudden loss of Brian. We are extremely grateful to our wonderful family, neighbours and friends who called to Brian’s home to offer help and support. Many thanks to those who travelled far and near to attend and support us in many phenomenal ways. Thank you to Brian’s work colleagues in Medtronic, Athlone, formerly Covidien, Dysart F.C and Feevagh National School for all their thoughtful, courteous and proud Guards of Honour both on the evening of Brian’s Removal and on his Journey following the Funeral Mass to his final resting place in Dysart cemetery. A sincere thank you to those who sent Mass Cards, messages and wrote letters in the weeks and months that followed, they are very important to us and are still helping us to cope and accept the loss of Brian. Our gratitude to Fr. Francis Beirne who offered so much of his time to us, for his kindness, guidance and comfort. We would like to gratefully acknowledge the Funeral service and lovely homily celebrated by Fr. Beirne together with Fr. Vincent McDavitt, Fr. Joe Poole, Fr. Larney Shine and Deacon Willie Gacquin. Thanks also to the Altar Servers. Thanks to the choir for their beautiful rendition of music and singing which enhanced the Funeral Mass and made it evermore special to all of us. Our sincere thanks to Michael Dempsey, Funeral Director, for his sensitive and professional handling of the arrangements, the grave diggers who arranged Brian’s final resting place, the kind neighbours, many friends, Dysart Community Centre and all who provided food and refreshments during the days of the Funeral. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. We would like to extend a special word of thanks to those who assisted at the scene of Brian’s death especially neighbours, friends, the paramedics, Gardaí and Fr. Beirne. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deepest appreciation and gratitude to you all; your kindness and support shown to us during and following on from our sad loss will be forever in our memories. We want to assure you that the countless ways in which so many have assisted us, no matter how small you may think it was, has given us tremendous hope and courage for the days ahead. Mass has been offered for your intentions. Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure.

Forever loved and missed by his wife Máire and loving daughters Méabh, Ella and Eabha, his parents Frank and Lily, his sisters Maria and Anne and extended family and friends. First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Dysart on Saturday, 1st December at 10.30am.

RUSHE née Davis Mary (Dolly) Late of Celtic Avenue and Feeragh, Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon Who died 17th August 2018

The family of the late Ellen (Nellie) Molloy would like to thank sincerely all those who sympathised with us in our very sad loss. We would like to extend our deepest thanks to the doctors, nurses, carers and Palliative staff in St. Coman’s Ward of Roscommon University Hospital. We also wish to extend our great appreciation to Drs Claire Quinn and John Keenan, to Ellen’s neighbours and Mary Dunne. Thank you to Vera and staff of the Sacred Heart Day Care Centre and to Isaac and Anthony in the Physio Department, Sacred Heart Hospital. We would also like to extend our thanks to Fr. John Cullen and Monsignor Travers who celebrated Mass, Enya Reilly (Soloist), organist, choir and Mass servers. Thank you to Tom and Pat Smyth, Funeral Directors and to John Hoare and gravediggers. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all. Ellen’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 8th December at 7pm.

DOLAN Delia

GRIFFIN Tommie

Munsboro House, Roscommon

Late of Carrowduff, Ballymacurley, Co. Roscommon (7th Anniversary)

Who died on the 1st December 2016 Predeceased by her beloved husband Leo and sadly missed by all her family. Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.

Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 1st Decemberat 10am.

NAUGHTON Johnny Taughshane, Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon (15th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Tommie Griffin, who went to his Eternal reward on the 18th of December 2011 R.I.P. Silent memories keep us close, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, still very dear. Until we meet again in Heaven, Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Always remembered by his loving sister Bridie (Sr. Bosco), brother Bernie, sister-in-law Ita, his niece, relatives, neighbours and friends. Anniversary Mass in Ballinaheglish Church on Sunday, 9th December at 11am.

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Dolly’s brother Sonny, along with her nieces and nephews wish to sincerely thank the staff of Sonas Nursing home Cloverhill for their care and attention of Dolly over recent years along with the dutiful care of Dr. Voyceck. A special thanks also to Hospice Nurse Caroline who afforded Dolly a comfortable passing and also to Sarah for her advice in the final days. Sincere gratitude to Fr. Milton who celebrated Dolly’s Funeral Mass. Dolly’s shared Mass will be celebrated in Knockcroghery Church on Saturday, 1st December.

In loving memory of Johnny who died on 1st December 2003 Will those who think of him today A little prayer to Jesus say.

Always remembered by Anne, Jacinta, Caroline and David.

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. E.M.

WARD Patrick (Paddy) Friaryland, Creggs, Co Galway In loving memory of Paddy, who died on 1st December 2017

He never failed to do his best, His heart was true and tender, He worked and toiled for those he loved, And left them to remember.

The family of the late Paddy wish to thank sincerely all those who sympathised with them on their sad loss. He is missed greatly by his wife Mary, his children and their spouses, his grandchildren and all his relatives, neighbours and friends. We, the family, wish to express our gratitude to all those who sympathised with and consoled us on our sad loss. Heartfelt thanks for all the help and kindness received from relatives, neighbours and friends. Sincere thanks to all those who visited Paddy’s home, called to the Funeral Home and attended the Funeral Mass. We really appreciate the great effort everybody made to join the family in remembering Paddy. A special mention to those who organised the refreshments, lighting, traffic management and parking. We wish to thank Pat and Tom Smyth of Smyth’s Funeral Directors for their professionalism and personal attention to detail in arranging and carrying out Paddy’s Funeral. Thank you to the gravediggers for preparing Paddy’s final resting place with such care and attention. A special word of thanks to Rev Larry Ebuk for his visits, support and kindness to Paddy during his illness. We thank the community of the Divine Word Missionaries, SVD Donamon Castle for all of their support and prayers. A heartfelt thanks to Rev Larry Ebuk and fellow concelebrants Canon Joe Delaney, Rev Pat Hogan, Rev Lorcan Kenny, for offering a beautiful comforting Funeral Mass for Paddy. To the Sacristans, Eucharistic Ministers, Choir, Altar Servers and the Kilbegnet Rosary Group – we thank you. We wish to acknowledge and thank those who cared for Paddy including consultants, doctors, nurses and staff of University College Hospitals – Ballinasloe, Roscommon and Galway. Special word of thanks to Dr. Christopher Cunningham and his staff at the Lakeview Medical Centre Glenamaddy. Thanks to the Public Health nurses who offered care and support to Paddy in his home. Heartfelt thanks to his wonderful carers. A warm thank you to those who took the time to visit Paddy in his home and in hospital during his illness. Thank you for your friendship, phone calls and Mass bouquets. Paddy appreciated greatly this support. Thank you. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation. Patrick’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Kilbegnet on Saturday, 1 December at 7pm. /RYH·V *UHDWHVW *LIW 5HPHPEUDQFH

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Thynne margins! Four Roads beaten but unbowed in Meath

Pictured at the AIB All-Ireland Junior Club Championship Final, Pairc Tailteann, Co. Meath were Four Roads’ Gertie Dowd with Megan Thynne of Kilmessan. Pic Credit ©INPHO/Oisin Keniry

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

Dooner’s weekend predictions This week I’m happy to report that Strokestown United comfortably rammed last week’s predictions down this writer’s throat. United were 7-1 winners over Benbulben in Sligo to follow up on their very competitive display against Shiven Rovers in the Premier Division. Ballinasloe Town will be hoping to bounce back from their Connacht Cup elimination when they take on Westport United in round five of the FAI Junior Cup.

Friday 30th November Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division Kilkerrin United v Cloonfad United. 8 pm The hosts will be looking to cement their midtable position as we head towards the Christmas break. Prediction: Kilkerrin United

Creggs RFC Report

Saturday, December 1st Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division At Lecarrow: Ballymoe FC v Shiven Rovers. 7.45 pm Their game against Skyvalley Rovers was awarded to Skyvalley so Ballymoe will be hoping to make up lost ground. Prediction: Ballymoe FC Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two (7.45 pm) Glen Celtic v Castlerea Celtic B The top two face off in Division Two. Glen have already beaten Castlerea this season (4-1) but Celtic have improved. This should be closer but the league leaders are favourites. Prediction: Glen Celtic Shiven Rovers B v Cloonfad United B

They’ve played out an entertaining draw already this season but Cloonfad have been impressive lately in taking points off the top three. A narrow away win provided they can replicate those performances. Prediction: Cloonfad United B

Sunday, December 2nd New Balance FAI Junior Cup Round 5 Ballinasloe Town v Westport United. 2 pm The Town will have their work cut out this Sunday and while they are more than capable of progressing, the recent form would suggest an away win. I hope I’m wrong. Prediction: Westport United Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division Dysart FC v Strokestown United. 2 pm

Positive signs for United recently and this is a good opportunity to begin a league revival. Prediction: Strokestown United Norio’s Takeaway Division One (2 pm) Cam Celtic v Dunmore Town There’s very little between these sides so another stalemate is the most probable outcome. Prediction: Draw CP Ajax v St. John’s Athletic I expect goals here and a narrow CP win, which will probably mean a 1-0 win for St. John’s! Prediction: CP Ajax Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two Roscommon United v Ballymoe FC B. 2 pm The home side will be hoping to take advantage of any dropped points involving the top two this weekend. Prediction: Roscommon United

Soccer Results TP Brennan Connacht Cup Round 2 Westport United 7 Kilkerrin United 0 Craughwell United 2 Boyle Celtic 5 Ballyglass 3 Ballinasloe Town 1 Moore United 1 Castlebar Celtic 7 Tireragh FC 1 Skyvalley Rovers 2 St. John’s Athletic 4 Shiven Rovers 1 NUI Galway 3 Ballymoe FC 2 Cloonfad United 2 Dynamo Blues 2 Benbulben FC 1 Strokestown United 7 St. Peter’s FC 2 CP Ajax 0 Castlerea Celtic 0 West United 1 Ballina Town 2 Dysart FC 0 TP Brennan Connacht Shield Preliminary Round Castlerea Celtic B 1 Loughrea Rams B 2 Norio’s Takeaway Division One Rahara Rovers 1 Ballinasloe Town B 0 Ballaghaderreen FC 2 Ahascragh United 1 Killeen Sports Grounds Division Two Ballymoe FC B 3 St. Cuan’s United 4

BUCCANEERS RFC

THE GAIN LINE

Buccs edged by St. Mary’s

Double win for Creggs over Monivea Senior Rugby Connacht Junior 1 League: Creggs 18 Monivea 8. Two Brian Diffley tries helped Creggs to a convincing win over Monivea at The Green on Saturday night. The win means that Creggs not only leapfrog Monivea into second place behind Connemara in the Connacht J1 League, but also qualify for the Cawley Cup Final against Castlebar on December 15th in Galway. Monivea dominated the opening exchanges although Creggs looked sharp on the counter attack, coming close to scoring before Monivea opened their account with a penalty after 18 minutes. Mark Brandon squared the game with a penalty four minutes later and on the half hour Brian Diffley showed great pace and awareness in charging down a kick on the Monivea line and beating the defence to the touchdown, leaving it 8-3 at the break. Brandon stretched the Creggs lead with a penalty (11-3) five minutes into the second half and two minutes later Monivea missed a penalty in front of the posts. Creggs controlled the remainder of the game, go-

ing close on a number of occasions before putting the issue beyond doubt three minutes from time when Diffley was carried over in a well organised maul and Brandon added the difficult conversion to leave a losing bonus point beyond Monivea’s reach. They did manage a try three minutes into injurytime when Creggs were reduced to 14 after a rather harsh sin-binning but it was too little too late. This Saturday, Creggs are away to Westport in the Connacht League, kick-off 7.30 pm. The Creggs Development team have two league games in the space of six days starting with Oughterard away on Sunday at 2.30 pm. They are then home to Corinthians the following Saturday (December 8th). They are currently joint-third with a game in hand. Creggs Over-35s are currently recruiting for friendly games and a possible weekend tour. The first session will include a reunion for many of the 1992 Creggs U-16s side which won the cup. While some of the players are still involved with the club, the friendly matches will provide the perfect opportunity for others to meet up and reminisce about the good

very strong scrum and were excellent at the break down and they scored further tries from Jack Keegan (2), Tom Farrell, Kaylem Holian and Jack Tucker with Mark Purcell converting four of the tries, to leave the final score 50-3. Connacht U-16 League: Creggs 22 Castlebar 15. Creggs were by far the dominant side in the first half as tries from Mathew Ryan and Jordan Kennedy helped them into a healthy lead. David Gacquin also got his name on the score sheet before the left boot of Matthew Ryan added two more points to the Creggs lead. Castlebar came out all guns blazing in the second half and managed to score

old days on and off the field! If you’re interested in either playing or supporting the team, please contact: Mattie Corcoran, Micheal Glennon or Sean Brandon they would be delighted to see you in Creggs!

Youth Rugby Connacht U-18.5 League: Oughterard 3 Creggs 50. The first half of this one was a very competitive affair and Creggs could consider themselves lucky to have gone in leading 17-3 after tries from Aodha Hession, Conor Rohan and Mairtin Quinn and a conversion from Mark Purcell in the first half. Creggs completely dominated the second half with a

two well-worked tries in quick succession. However it wasn’t enough for the Mayo lads, as the Creggs stood firm to clinch victory. Connacht U-14 League: Claremorris 19 Creggs 7. With a league semi-final place up for grabs, this was a very competitive match with Claremorris scoring two early tries in the first half before Owen Kelly responded for Creggs. Andy Quinn added the conversion to leave Creggs trailing 12-7 at the interval. The second half was evenly matched with Claremorris scoring a try in the last play of the game after Creggs being reduced to 14 following a very harsh yellow card. Upcoming youth (boys)

fixtures: Creggs U-13s will play Galwegians in the Connacht U-13A League in Creggs next Saturday at 2 pm. Creggs U-15s travel to play Galwegians in the Connacht U-15A League next Saturday at 1.30 pm. Creggs U-17s are at home to Buccaneers in the Connacht U-18.5 League game next Sunday with a 12 pm kick-off. Check CreggsRugby.ie for any late changes to the fixtures. Creggs U-14 Girls will play Galwegians RFC in Galway next Saturday at 12 pm.

Mini Rugby All Mini teams train in Creggs this Saturday at 11am.

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St. Mary’s College earned a vital victory when defeating Buccaneers 34-32 in their All-Ireland League Division 1B clash at Templeville Road on Saturday. This meeting of the two clubs relegated from the top flight last season had a must win feeling about it even at this early stage of the current campaign. St. Mary’s were the more cohesive unit and merited their narrow bonus point win. On a firm sod, the endeavours and high scoring by both sides masks a scrappy enough affair.

At home to Armagh Buccaneers take on City of Armagh in a first ever All-Ireland League fixture between the clubs at Dubarry Park on Saturday. Kick-off in Athlone is at 2.30 pm.

U-20s and J1s in action Buccaneers U-20s will be eager to maintain their good sequence of results when they entertain Greystones in the J.P. Fanagan Leinster Premier League 2 at Dubarry Park at 2 pm on Sunday. Buccaneers J1s travel to Hamilton Park at 2.30 pm on Sunday where they square up to Sligo in the Connacht Junior 1A League Buccs accounted for the north-westerners 22-18 on the opening day of the league.

U-14s lose at Sligo Buccaneers U-14s travelled to Sligo to play on their immaculate new pitch. The Buccs team have improved since the sides met earlier on in the season but went behind to a try from close in. It was 7-7 at the break but Sligo scored two more tries after the break to win.

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Kilteevan striker hoping to ‘Finnish’ at Euros THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner Convent of Mercy, Roscommon student and Athlone Town striker Aisling Hanly has had a very busy year. After impressing at the recent U-15 interprovincial tournament for Connacht, Aisling has been chosen to take part in training with the Republic of Ireland U-15 squad in Abbotstown this Saturday. The former CP Ajax player will then travel to Finland next Monday with the Republic of Ireland Deaf Women’s Futsal team as they take part in the European Championships. The 14-year-old striker told People Sport she was looking forward to the European campaign which will begin with a warm-up game against Spain. “We’re playing Norway, Sweden and Germany and if we come in the top eight at the Euros we’ll qualify for the World Cup next year. I can’t wait, it will be a really good experience,” she said.

Aisling played a pivotal role as the Republic sealed their tickets to Finland at a qualifying tournament in Amsterdam earlier this year. She scored a hattrick as Ireland came from 3-1 down to beat Italy 6-2 in their must-win final match, and at 13, became the youngest goal scorer at the tournament according to the FAI. The modest Kilteevan girl has plenty of people to thank for her continued development including her former and current clubs and her mother Liz who provides endless encouragement and lifts! Her father and brother will also be making the trip to cheer her on in Finland. “Soccer is really good here (at the Convent). We won the Connacht title last year and I scored a goal in that. We then played Presentation Thurles in the AllIreland semi-final but we lost that 2-0. “I have training Mondays and Wednesdays and then Dublin on Saturdays (for Ireland training) and matches Sundays so it is pretty hectic but I can get it done!” The standard is “really high”

at those training sessions in Dublin according to Aisling but she relishes the challenge. It’s a good thing too considering she has her sights set firmly on becoming a professional

in America. For now though, she’s heading east as the Republic of Ireland Deaf Women’s Futsal team prepares to take on the very best Europe has to offer.

Convent of Mercy student Aisling Hanly is set to represent the Republic of Ireland Deaf Women’s Futsal team at the European Championships in Finland next month.

The sporting brief Golf

Kearney in form! We begin in Boyle, where Tom Kearney has been in fine form recently. Last Sunday, Tom won the 18-hole Stableford with 40 points, which was enough to see off Sean Heslin’s 38 and Pat Conroy’s 37. Charlie O’Donnell made a return to winning ways by claiming the best gross score with 36 points. Sean Heslin was the winner the previous Sunday (18th) with 37 points. Sean won on countback with Gerry Carty also on 37 points while Tom Kearney was third with 36. The club’s AGM takes place on Sunday, December 2nd at 5 pm while the Christmas Bonanza competition for men and ladies takes place on December 16th. The winner of the recent AWGS competition in Athlone was E. Kelly with 29 points. Class 1: PJ

Naughton with 24 points; Class 2: E. Fayne with 26 points; Class 3: T. Meagher with 25 points. The veterans’ prize went to R. Tierney with 22 points. Next week members will compete to see who takes home the Christmas Hamper. The Men’s 16-hole competition at Roscommon Golf Club was won by Peter Brady with Niall Reynolds second and Alan Hill claiming gross. All three golfers hit 36 points. The Ladies’ 9-hole was won by Noreen O’Grady with 24 points, Seamus Byrne won the senior men’s competition and Helen Sweeney was triumphant in the senior ladies’. Roscommon Golf Club lost another respected past president of the club following the sad passing of Simon McGuinness recently. Simon was president of the club in 1983 and 1984. The club extends sincere sympathy to his wife Pauline, sons Marc and

Aonghus and daughters Maebh and Polly. May he rest in peace. Roscommon County Council will honour the achievements of the Roscommon CBS Boys Golf team which won the All-Ireland Championship this year. Thomas Higgins, who won the Ulster U-18 Boys’ competition will also be honoured at the civic reception in Aras an Chontae at 5.15 pm this Friday (30th). Finally, a reminder that a Western Alzheimer’s coffee morning will take place in Roscommon Golf Club on Saturday, December 1st from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. The Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club Christmas Party takes place on Saturday, December 15th at 7 pm and is a ticket only event. Tickets cost €35 and this includes a Prosecco reception, three course meal with wine and entry into the Reverse Draw with a top prize of €500! Tickets available from John on 085-7726763.

In the sporting diary .... 5-a-side Tournament in Roscommon There will be a 5-a-side tournament at the Roscommon Sports Park AstroTurf on St. Stephen’s Day. Entry costs €50 per team and all funds will go to the construction of new dressing rooms. Entries can be made by contacting 086-8538519 by next Tuesday. Congratulations to Roscommon players Alice Kelly, Sinead Kenny, Amanda McLoone, Helena Cummins, Joanne Cregg, Laura Fleming and manager Michael Finneran who were part of the Connacht team which took part in the LGFA Interprovincial games last weekend in Waterford IT.

Darts

Top of the Tree! The Holly Tree remain top of the Roscommon Darts League following their emphatic 7-2 win

The Castlerea Community School senior boys’ team pictured with coach Joe Henry, PE teacher Conor Hussey and supporter Liam after their recent league game against Athenry in The Hub, Castlerea.

over The Hollywood recently. They are followed closely by McDermott’s in second place after they edged Molly’s 5-4 last weekend in a game that was high on quality. Thomas, Mark and David Concannon each had 15dart legs while Gary Concannon hit a 117 checkout. Flanagan’s beat Creaton’s by the same scoreline, Francis Hussey had a 116 checkout and 15 and 18 darters, Brian McCormack had a 110 checkout, Matty Connelly had a 16 darter, Noel Ryan had 15 and 18 darters, and Vinny Hannelly had a 110 checkout. Meanwhile, An Bóthar Rua overcame Three Counties on a scoreline of 6-3. The Holly Tree lead the way on 37 points while McDermott’s (35) and Molly’s (30) are their closest challengers. The Three Counties (16) are six points adrift at the bottom of the table. This week’s fixtures: Molly’s v Creaton’s; An Bóthar Rua v McDermott’s; The Holly Tree v The Three Counties; The Hollywood Bar v Flanagan’s.

John Kearney Cup The Annual John Kearney Cup darts competition will take place in Flanagan’s of Castleplunkett on Sunday, December 2nd. The draw will take place at 4 pm with first games at 4.30 pm sharp. Entry is €10. Entry is confined to Roscommon players only. Contact Padraig on 0863880083 for more details.

Christmas Singles Competition The Annual Christmas Singles darts competition will take place in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon on Sunday, December 16th. This competition is open to Roscommon League and Youth players only, with a €10 entry fee for adults and €5 entry for youths. Names are to be in by 3.30 pm sharp, with the draw at 3.45 pm and games to begin at 4 pm sharp. Prize money will be money in/money out plus €200. There will be an open draw after every round and the format is Best of 9x501 up to the board finals. Quarter-finals and semi-finals are best of 11x501. Final is best of 13x501. All welcome!

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Andy Farrell (left) will replace Joe Schmidt (right) as manager of the Irish rugby team after next year’s World Cup in Japan.

It’s been a momentus week in Irish sport off the field with high profile managers leaving and being appointed. The decision of Joe Schmidt to bow out after the World Cup next year was not a huge surprise. The IRFU say that Andy Farrell will provide a seamless replacement, however that might be too much to hope for. Schmidt is the kind of manager and personality that comes along once in a lifetime. He has the X factor that only the likes

of Alex Ferguson, Bob Paisley and Mick O’Dwyer had as team managers. Just look at his record in five and a half years. Three Six Nations championships including a Grand Slam, victory over South Africa on their soil for the first time, a series win in Australia, two wins against the All Blacks, number two in the world rankings and this year we boast the World Player of the Year, World Coach of the Year and World Team of the Year.

Delaney dodges bullet with appointments I have a distinctly uneasy feeling about the way the succession to Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane has been handled by the FAI. I can’t work out why they were in such a hurry. They say that they wanted someone in place for the European Championships draw next Sunday. Why? The draw won’t change regardless of who is there to see it. Mick McCarthy is a good appointment but to limit his term to a little over 18 months could be a mistake. What happens if he

does well and Ireland make the knockout stages of the Euros? There will be calls for him to stay on if that happens. It looks to me that the FAI have engaged in a major fudge to try to keep everyone happy. I hope it all works out for Stephen Kenny. But they could have given him the main job in the first place. I dealt with him many times when he was manager of Longford Town and he is a lovely man. He will be a huge loss to Dundalk but the facts are

that he is untried at the top level. Having said that, maybe he was worth a try. The FAI must have a new interest in the U-21 team because in the eight years that Noel King was in charge Ireland were very poor and the FAI did little to improve them. My central point is that a lot can happen in two years. I hope it works out but I have my doubts. It might have been more in the line of the FAI to have a look at their own admin-

Mickelson wins…but at what cost?

Mick McCarthy will be joined by Terry Connor (left) and Robbie Keane (right) as he returns to the Republic of Ireland managerial hotseat.

istration structure. Was the haste that these appointments were made in anything to do with the desire of John Delaney to move the spotlight away from himself? I have a feeling

that is closer to the truth than anything else. There are increasing calls for Delaney to step down and he will be hoping that these appointments will buy him a few more years.

Thynne the difference for Kilmessan

Last Sunday’s All-Ireland Junior Camogie Club Final between Kilmessan and Four Roads was played at Páirc Tailteann, just 14 kilmetres from Kilmessan. Pic: Oisin Keniry/INPHO

It was a pity that Four Roads did not win last Sunday’s AllIreland Junior Camogie final for a number of reasons not least because of the bizarre decision to play the game in the back yard of their opponents Kilmessan. Adrian Tully and his team employed the siege mentality using the venue controversy to perfection and they almost pulled off a sensational win. The difference between the teams (again) was a young slightly built player for Kilmessan called Megan Thynne. I have seen her play on a number of occasions over the years and she is a supremely gifted player who would be a match winner for any side at any level. Put simply, if she was on the Four Roads team they would have won the final by ten points. But well done to Four Roads, they put up a mighty show.

Let’s wait and see how new rules work There is no point running down the new rule changes in Gaelic football before we see them in action but already there are serious misgivings about some of them. The ‘three hand pass’ rule will be very hard to implement and to police. An attacking team might well need four or five hand passes to score a goal if they have an overlap. In that scenario we might see

a point at best. It will penalise a quick attacking move. Over the weekend I was chatting to a coach who said that the underage team he was coaching were playing the fourth hand pass into the ground so they could start the three pass sequence once again! The kick-out from the 20 metre line is fine and the fact that sideline kicks must go forward

is also fairly uncontroversial. But the mark inside the 45-metre line will also be very hard to police. Ten minutes in the sin bin for a black card is worth looking at but what will happen at club football matches when there are few officials there to keep an eye on when players should be coming back into the game after being in the bin?

I understand that Andy Farrell is very popular with the Irish players and that’s great to hear but he will struggle to fill the boots of Schmidt. The only positive is that the New Zealander will be with Ireland for another year and we will have the Six Nations and World Cup to come. It has been an incredible year for Irish Rugby. It will be hard to follow in 2019. I know we have wonderful players but the management of Schmidt is the icing on the cake.

I know that referees get some stick here from time to time but I have great sympathy with them if all these new rules come in. It’s a difficult enough job as it is. It’s also interesting to note that over 90% of GPA members are against the changes being tried in the forthcoming league. There could be chaos. The really surprising vote

from the weekend was that the Roscommon motion on the need for a fundamental fixtures review was voted down by a substantial majority. The situation with regard to club fixtures simply cannot continue as it is and it was very disappointing to see that counties do not see the need for a complete revamp of the fixtures calendar.

The famous ‘golf match’ between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson at the weekend was a crass, tacky event that was a betrayal of sport and an indication of just how far removed from reality the people at the top in professional sport are from the ordinary people. In the run-up to the event both players were pictured sitting on two chairs surrounded by the nine million dollars in cash which was the prize going to the winner (who was Mickelson). It was like something that Conor McGregor would do. Here we had two men who are both worth hundreds of millions of dollars playing a round of golf for nine million dollars. I fully realise that there is huge money involved in sport at the top level but I was surprised that both these men agreed to this shameless display of wealth and privilege. With all the inequality and poverty that is around it was needless and embarrassing. I love watching the golf on TV but if this kind of charade becomes the norm then I won’t be watching in the future.

Another golden era for Creggs? Congratulations to Creggs on their latest win. I wasn’t able to get to The Green at the weekend but they have a really good senior team at the moment and the best they have had in at least twenty years. Their performances in recent weeks revive memories of a golden era for the club and the development work that they have engaged in over the past few years is a credit to them. I hope to get out to see them play soon.

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Young Kilbride star Conor Shanagher has been told not to play Gaelic football or any contact sport again after a series of concussions have resulted in doctors telling the 20-year-old that his playing career is over. It is sad for the young man who was making a name for himself with Kilbride

ith h tthe he R he oscommon and wi with Roscommon U-20 team. In a series of blogs, Conor Shanagher has been explaining his problems with concussion and the treatment and tests he has been undergoing. In the following short excerpt he tells about the aftermath of a meeting where he and his mother Sandra were told the bad news by Dr. Colin Doher-

Camogie team seek new manager The Roscommon Camogie County Board are currently seeking applications for the position of county junior manager. The closing date for applications is December 3rd at 5 pm. All applications are invited to be sent to the County Secretary at secretary.roscommon@camogie.ie Roscommon were beaten by Kerry in the All-Ireland Junior semi-final in Nenagh in August.

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ty, a senior neurologist at St. James’ Hospital in Dublin: “He reminded both of us of the dangers of returning to contact sport and the effects it would have for me and told me stories of sportspeople who suffer with mental health issues in the later years due to concussions. “A long drive home to Roscommon then followed with not much being said. Due to it being the off season with my club I am only missing out on college football but my decision was made, when you realise a professional neurologist is advising you to stop you really should listen to him. “There was a lot of soul searching which made me realise for now I’m retired from contact sport. The last thing I thought I would be doing by 20 is retiring

National hunt racing is on in Thurles this afternoon with three chases and five hurdles, first off at 12.15 pm. There is national hunt racing in Limerick at 12.15 pm tomorrow and flat action under lights on the all-weather track at Dundalk tomorrow evening stalls open for the first at 6 pm. On Saturday, the first day of the 2-day December Fairyhouse meeting takes place featuring the Grade B Easyfix Handicap Chase with a 12.15 pm start. Sunday hosts a feast of top class fare including 3 Grade 1, the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle, the Hatton Grace Hurdle and the Drinmore Novice Chase as well as the Grade B Porterstown Handicap Chase and the Grade 3 Juvenile Hurdle. A great days racing for all starting at 12.35 pm probably best watched with the national hunt festivals coming up over the Christmas. There are 7 horses standing for Saturday’s Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle. Nicky Henderson’s Buveur D’Air has won the last two Champion Hurdles and is defending his title in this contest. Gordon Elliott’s Samcro, winner of the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle last March, heads the Irish challenge despite being overturned by Iain Jardine’s Bedrock at Down Royal and could feature again this weekend. Elliott has Apple’s Jade in but the Hatton’s Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse is a more likely target for her. Tom George’s Supreme Novices’ Hurdle winner Summerville Boy, Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle last March, Colin Tizzard’s Vision Des Flos and Ben Haslam’s Blue Et Rouge, second to Kalashnikov in the Betfair Hurdle complete the field. The experience of Nicky Henderson’s charge to prevail despite his long absence.

GAA Results Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 (Section B) Clann na nGael W/O St. Ciaran’s Connaughton Fuels AFL Division 2 (O’Gara Cup) Fuerty 1-14 Éire Óg 0-10 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 2 (Section A) Castlerea St. Kevin’s 2-14 St. Faithleach’s 2-6

Fixtures Friday, November 30th Leydon Brothers Tansey Cup Final At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Kilbride. 8.30 pm

Saturday, December 1st Connaughton Fuels AFL Division 2 (O’Gara Cup) At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Michael Glavey’s. 2.45 pm Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL 1 (O’Rourke Cup) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Clann na nGael. 6 pm

Sunday, December 2nd Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division 3 Final At O’Rourke Park: Elphin-Ballinameen v St. Croan’s. 12 pm

Underage update Saturday, December 1st Matrix Bathrooms Minor Hurling Finals At Athleague: Athleague-Tremane v Tooreen. 11.30 am At Athleague: Four Roads v Pádraig Pearses. 1 pm

Conor Shanagher (right) competes in the air during this year’s Roscommon IFC Quarter-Final between Kilbride and Oran. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

from the sport I love but at the end of the day I have to look after my health. This will mean I won’t be playing but I still hope to be an active member of my GAA community with the hope

Tout Est Permis made it two from two since joining the Noel Meade yard from Mouse Morris. The Gigginstown owned 5-Y-O added the Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan on Sunday to the Marlin Hotel Group Handicap Chase at Galway. He easily beat Mr Diablo and Magic Of Light by 4½l and 6½l and was clear at the last Sean Flanagan rode him out hands and heels. Gordon Elliot, looking for his 5th win on the trot, saddled 11 of the 25 runners could only manage 5th with Our Sam. Yesterday racing went ahead despite the threat of high winds from Storm Diana. Henry de Bromhead’s Judgement Day made it 4 on the trot over the major obstacles in the feature for Gigginstown. Ridden by Rachel Blackmore the 6-YO won by 2½l and 3¼l from Kildorrey and Quamino, the third leg of a four timer for the owners. In the first race Noel Meade’s Daily Tiger completed a 1, 2, 3 for the O’Learys, beating Alighted and Acronym. In the fourth Mengli Khan was impressive for Elliott and Gigginstown winning easily on his chasing debut and will be seen next in Leopardstown where Judgement Day holds a couple of early entries. Gordon Elliott and Lisa O’Neill completed the 4 timer in the bumper with Battleoverdoyen.

General News On Sunday in Fairyhouse Supasundae will face Apple’s Jade in the Hatton Grace Hurdle along with Samcro, the WP Mullins trio of Benie Des Duex, Laurina and Melon ensuring Elliott’s horse will not have it all her own way. Elliott has 6 of the 16 entries, Mullins 8 with Jessica Harrington and Joseph O’Brien 1 each.

of getting into coaching in the future. Thanks for clicking into the blogs and hope it gave you a quick insight into the dark side of concussions”.

Rossies to meet Leitrim on May 12th Roscommon’s Connacht Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final against Leitrim has been fixed for Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday, May 12th. The winners will face Mayo or New York on Sunday, May 26th (if Mayo the game will be played in Castlebar). The 2019 Connacht SFC Final is on Sunday, June 16th.

Edwulf and Derek O’Connor beats Outlander and Jack Kennedy in the Irish Gold Cup.

Point to Point Corner There is no racing on the northern circuit this weekend and with the cancellation of Mainstown in South Tipp there are two meetings down for decision on Sunday, at Ballindenisk off the M8 near Watergrasshill in Cork with 139 entries and nearer home at Corbeigh House between Longford and Edgesworthstown, with 105 entries for the 6 races, with

both starting at 12 pm. Derek O’Connor is one of the six riders, the only amateur, shortlisted for the Ride of the Year prize at the Horse Racing Ireland Awards for his win aboard Edwulf in the Grade 1 Irish Gold Cup. The shortlist is completed by Davy Russell, Paul Townend, Kevin Manning, Colin Keane and Danny Sheehy. To vote for Derek go to the Horse Racing Ireland website.

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Four Roads fall at ﬁnal hurdle Four Roads’ Gertie Dowd with Katie Ni Choileann of Kilmessan. Picture credit ©INPHO/Oisin Keniry  SEAMUS DUKE

AIB All-Ireland Club Junior ‘A’ Championship Final

KILMESSAN (MEATH)

3-12

FOUR ROADS

1-12

For the second weekend in a row, a Roscommon club team clad in Black and Amber showed bucketfuls of heart, will to win and pride in the jersey, but

unfortunately the result was the same as it was for Fuerty the previous week, as Four Roads were pipped at the post by Kilmessan in a thrilling junior club final played in damp conditions at Pairc Tailteann in Navan last Sunday. Four Roads made light of the fact that they had to play the game in the backyard of their opponents with a fantastic display, and one was left wondering afterwards what might have happened if this final was played at a neutral venue. With two minutes to go Four Roads were just two points behind and they were looking dangerous whenever they got the ball into their full-forward line. However, it was the outrageous skill of Megan Thynne which once again changed the complexion of this final with a clinically taken goal in the 58th minute which finally gave the Meath girls the breathing space they wanted. A further pointed free from Aileen Donnelly pushed the final margin to six which was very unfair on Adrian Tully’s side who were outstanding all through. Playing on their home county pitch, the Meath girls, who are the defending All-Ireland champions at this grade (try to figure that one out) were expected to easily deal with the threat of the Roscommon champions. But Adrian Tully and his team did not

read that script and they matched their illustrious opponents all the way and were unlucky in the end not to have got at least a share of the spoils. With Gertie Dowd and Aisling Fallon commanding at the back, Four Roads were the better side in the opening quarter and points from Shauna Fallon (free), Patricia Lennon and Aisling Dempsey saw them into a 0-3 to 0-1 lead after 13 minutes. But a player with the ability of Megan Thynne will never be far away from the centre of the action and the slightly built corner-forward burst on to the scene in the 17th minute with a stunning goal placed low and hard just inside Cáit Kenny’s post. But Four Roads were in no mood to sit back and admire the handiwork of Kilmessan and in the 20th minute a lung-bursting run from Shauna Fallon was carried on by Niamh Coyle before Lizzy Glennon-Tully hand-passed to the net despite being upended in the process. Now Four Roads had their noses in front. But Kilmessan held the whip hand by the half-time break as their full-forward Katie Ní Choilean rattled the Four Roads net after good work from Thynne and some hesitancy in the visitors full-back line. Half-time score: Kilmessan 2-5 Four Roads 1-5. The opening 10 minutes of the second half

was largely dominated by Kilmessan. Thynne, Ailbhe Lynch and Katie Ní Choilean all scored points, and by the 39th minute it was 2-8 to 1-6. But all credit to Four Roads they never bowed the knee and they came storming back into the match. Lizzy Glennon-Tully was causing havoc at fullforward and five points in a row from Tully (2), Shauna Fallon (2 frees) and Niamh Coyle saw the sides level by the 52nd minute. Aileen Donnelly’s accuracy from frees was proving crucial and the Kilmessan centre halfforward was on target with three placed balls late on to keep her side in front. Four Roads answered with a Shauna Fallon free from a very difficult angle in the 56th minute.

It was anyone’s game as we entered the final two minutes with just two points between the teams but the elusive Thynne struck again and it was game set and match to the Royals. It was a tremendous battling performance from Four Roads and while they will be heartbroken not to have won, they couldn’t really have done any more in terms of heart and effort. Cáit Kenny was solid between the sticks and in defence Gertie Dowd was a tower of strength all through. Aisling Fallon also had a mighty game. Shauna Fallon and Patricia Lennon did well at midfield while up front Lizzy Glennon-Tully led the line superbly and Niamh Coyle and Siobhan Coyle also had their moments.

Teams and Scorers Kilmessan: Anne Marie Dennehy; Aisling Walsh, Rachel Kelly, Maeve Lally; Maeve O’Leary, Ailbhe Lynch (0-1), Laura O’Neill; Tracy King (0-1), Stephanie Horan; Nadine Doyle, Aileen Donnelly (0-6,4 frees), Leah Dennehy: Megan Thynne (2-3), Katie Ní Choileáin (11), Carrie Doyle. Subs: Abby Donnelly for O’Neill (28), Michelle Horan for Dennehy (60), Ciara Ní Choileáin for King (60) Four Roads: Cait Kenny; Karen Carty, Eimear Lennon, Donna Kelly; Aisling Fallon, Gertie Dowd, Miriam Hastings; Shauna Fallon (0-5,frees), Patricia Lennon (0-1); Siobhan Coyle (0-1), Niamh Coyle (0-2), Nicola Crean; Aisling Dempsey (0-1), Lizzy Glennon-Tully (12), Sinead O’Brien. Subs: Oonagh Kelly for Hastings (38), Lena Gacquin for Crean (48). Referee: Michael Ryan (Tipperary)

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Tully: ‘Venue decision was horrendous’  SEAMUS DUKE

Four Roads’ manager Adrian Tully was understandably disappointed with the Camogie Association’s decision to gift Kilmessan what was effectively home advantage for last Sunday’s All-Ireland Junior Final. Nevertheless he was also pleased that his team did themselves justice against the reigning All-Ireland champions. “I tried to play it down but I

knew we had a fantastic group of girls who would give absolutely everything. I was quietly confident they would do well up here. I knew Kilmessan were a class team. They’re All-Ireland champions and I watched them in the Leinster final and they’re a good side, but I was confident we’d show up. I think in fairness we did show up. “We were well in it and right up to that goal (at the end) we were playing well. The right players

were getting on the ball but we knew Megan Thynne was a class player, and she had been causing trouble out the field. We did see her going full-forward and we did put a little plan in place but there was a lapse in concentration and she got in and it was really curtains once they got that goal,” he said before taking aim at the Camogie Association for fixing the final in Meath. “The decision on the venue was horrendous. As camogie people

we were absolutely disgusted with the venue. The Camogie Association talk about fair play? They are codding themselves. I am demanding a meeting next week with Camogie Association officials to discuss this. “It is an insult to Roscommon Camogie, Four Roads Camogie, Connacht Camogie and anyone that’s involved in camogie down our way. That being said, I’m around a while, the players are around awhile too and the second

we got that fixture we decided to use it to our advantage. “We never had any intention of not being here today, we fully intended to use the venue controversy as motivation. Let me be very clear, Kilmessan didn’t fix the fixture and I don’t hold any grudge against Kilmessan. This is not a case of sour grapes. Kilmessan are absolutely worthy AllIreland champions but the Camogie Association will have to get its act together,” he concluded.

Stat Attack Wides: Kilmessan 8 (4 first half ) Four Roads 2 (0 first half ) Red cards: None Yellow cards: Kilmessan 1 (Rachel Kelly) Four Roads 1 (Niamh Coyle) Attendance: 1,000 approximately Player of the Match: Megan Thynne (Kilmessan)

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