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05 April 2019

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A former Fianna Fáil councillor who left the Council a decade ago, and a son of one of the most colourful councillors of recent times, are both confirming in today’s Roscommon People that they will contest the local elections on May 24th. Tony Waldron and Donal Kilduff will run as Independents, in Roscommon and Athlone Municipal Districts respectively. Both were formerly members of Fianna Fáil. Mr. Waldron, a Ballintubber-based businessman, was a Fianna Fail councillor from 2004 to 2009. He did not contest the 2009 local elections. In today’s Roscommon People, Mr. Waldron declares as an Independent

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candidate in Roscommon Municipal District and says that developing Roscommon’s tourism potential and attracting more inward investment into the county are his priorities. Donal Kilduff, MD of Kilduff Construction and a native of Glanduff, Kiltoom, says he had decided many years ago that he would not pursue a career in politics. However, he changed his mind in recent days and is today declaring as an Independent candidate in Athlone (South Roscommon) District. His father, Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, who ended his 50year association with Fianna Fáil last year, is retiring prior to the upcoming elections. Read our exclusive reports on pages 16 & 17.

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e l p o e WATCHING P With PAUL HEALY

Order! Order! What are you roaring about? Or…der! Stop shouting! It’s not even my round… Ah, I’m taking off that fella from the House of Commons, he’s some character…have you seen him? Seen him? Sure he’s like an old family friend at this stage. More like an annoying neighbour… Well, anyways, Bercow’s his name, John Bercow. That’s the fella you’re on about. He’s the Speaker of the House… Aren’t you some expert… Well, sure it’s 24/7, this Brexit craic. Sure the Channel 4 News and Newsnight have taken over my life. Yer missing out on Eastenders… Very funny. I wouldn’t watch that stuff… But you watch the soap opera in Westminster! Well, I suppose you could call it reality TV. Or ‘unreality TV’… True! Anyways, it’s some circus. Backstops and meaningful votes and indicative votes…it’s more complicated than the Dail will ever be! Maybe we should send a few of our TDs over, to try to sort it out. Good idea! I can just picture Danny HealyRae and Mick Wallace and a few of them sitting down with Rees-Mogg and Boris and talking some sense into them… Still, you have to hand it to Theresa May, she’s a tough old battler.

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But she can’t get a deal! So she’s a failure! Not half as clever as our man, in fairness! Leo? Yes, Leo! He’s playing a blinder on Brexit, a proper statesman he is. Oh don’t get me going on Leo! Did you not see the latest controversy with him? Ah you can’t hold him directly responsible for the homelessness… No! Kylie! Did you not see where it came

out that he wrote a soppy letter to Kylie Minogue… Ah yeah, but sure he was only promoting the country. He was not! He was cosying up to her, it was pathetic. He’s prone to that, sure didn’t he try all those silly jokes the first time he met Trump in the White House. Sure you don’t know what he had in the letter to Kylie… I’ve a fair idea! I can well imagine. ‘Dear Kylie, I’m crazy about you. I JUST CAN’T GET YOU OUT OF MY HEAD. I can send a car to the airport for you. ESPECIALLY FOR YOU. I’m the Irish Prime Minister, but I’d be happy to bring you on a tour of Dublin. SPINNING AROUND. Oh you’re a great man for the puns, and you fairly know your Kylie hits. You must be a bit of a Kylie fan yourself. Ah, sure who isn’t… Well I doubt if Rees-Mogg is. Or Theresa May. Oh yeah, I forgot we were talking about Brexit. Actually I’d prefer to talk about Leo and Kylie… I wonder if Bercow is… If Bercow is what? A fan of Kylie’s… Doubt it! Anyways, will we have one more? Okay, order so! Or…der! I think I bought out out of turn the last night… I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY!

What we liked… 7,726 reasons to be happy: We’re pleased to see the North East Roscommon Water Treatment Plant officially opening. Irish Water/ Roscommon County Council/the Government all say that this will ensure a clean, safe water supply for the approximate population of 7,726 which the project serves.

What we didn’t like…

PIC OF THE WEEK… MEP Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan pictured warming up with friends for the Portwest 5km Runway Run at Ireland West Airport recently. Pic: Mick McCormack

Our Alternative Awards The ‘Viewers/listeners’ heroic endurance’ Award Brexit? It’s so chaotic, you don’t want to watch, or listen…but then again, it’s so gripping (and chaotic) you kind of do. While all channels are providing an enormous amount of coverage, we particularly like Channel 4 News and Newsnight, where the presenters (and guests) are virtu-

ally permanently discussing the painstaking process in a park area opposite the House of Commons, protestors in full voice in the background. But it’s some marathon, and our award goes to the public!

The ‘Worst Mother’s Day segment on an Irish chat show ever’ Award Just when it was almost winning us over again, the Late Late Show goes and acts the pure eejit. Beside himself with excite-

Bitter cold, rain and even snow (on Tuesday night) virtually banishing the memory of glorious recent weather. What’s all that about?

ment, Ryan introduces three mother and daughter teams. As a Mother’s Day special, the daughters had each agreed to reveal some past misdemeanor/embarrassment to their mum. Already cringeworthy, it got worse when Ryan told the ‘winning’ mum (her daughter judged to have had the best story) that she had won a prize. A weekend in New York for mother and daughter? Nope. The mother was granted the pleasure of seeing her daughter being covered in ‘gunge’. Fair play to Ryan, even he looked mortified.

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11am – 1pm: School open for viewing 1 – 4 pm: Family fun / Open School • Basketball matches in the gym – Past v Present students • Football matches in pitch – Past v Present student • Giant family games – Giant Jenga, Giant Chess, Quoits, Connect4 • Face painting and balloon making • Have your photo taken in our CCS photoframe!!! 4pm: Tree planting ceremony 5pm: Mass of Thanksgiving, followed by refreshements. For further information, see our facebook page Castlerea Community School

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Surviving Marty & Bernard First, we closed the curtains…in solemn acknowledgement of the enormity of what was about to unfold. Then, in order to spare them, we asked the children to move to another room. In a final act of generosity, we covered the dog’s eyes with a copy of a pets’ magazine. Only for the dodgy broadband, we’d have streamed some of that music the state broadcaster in the Soviet Union used to play when one of their leaders had died. The fateful moment arrived, and we were braced for it. There was no turning back now. And so, with heavy but stoic hearts, we watched Marty and Bernard’s Big Adventure. This is a two-part television series in which Mary Morrissey and Bernard O’Shea set out to see what is the most ludicrous way in which taxpayers’ money can be squandered, or, as the RTE blurb prefers to describe it, ‘an investigation into modern male masculinity’. Nothing could have adequately prepared us for the horrors that unfolded over that hour. Still, we bravely stuck with it, even as our dog Coco walked out in protest. Those of you who missed it are to be envied for eternity, while any of our readers who experienced trauma which watching Marty and Bernard’s Big Adventure are advised that a Helpline has been set up. Daniel & Majella have been recalled from the US. Furthermore, a vigil will be held outside RTE HQ where sufferers can share their stories and protest ahead of the second episode. A collection will be held for distraught TV licence holders. John Delaney’s accountant has been cordially invited.

Finian’s foot in mouth… Ah Finian, and we had missed you so much… Sorry, but we have a bit of a thing about Finian here. Finian McGrath. Decent chap, certainly. Good ould skin. But we’ve watched his ‘playing it both ways’ approach for many years…with a combination of reluctant admiration and near-disdain. Finian, now an Independent Government Minister, has been quiet lately. But all that changed at the weekend.

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Bristling with pride and doubtlessly ever so slightly swayed by the trappings of office, Finian was on a roll. Never that well acquainted with modesty, Finian was revelling in the presence of the reporter and photographer from the Sunday Independent. And so, even though he is a Government Minister, Finian went into full ‘Man of the people’ mode, perhaps with an eye or two on the next General Election. When it came to the drinkdriving laws, he sort of lost the run of himself. The Gardaí, the bould Finian suggested, don’t approve of the latest drink-driving laws. Some within An Garda Síochána, he suggested, want to and do blame the Government (“and I don’t like that”). He then went further, and it was naughty stuff from a member of Government. Finian inferred that our police force actually has a political agenda…to damage the government of the day. Great copy for the journalist. The Sunday Independent made hay with it. Front page treatment. A big outcry followed on Sunday. Finian was in danger of spoiling Mother’s Day. Finian had to fire-fight.

Finian withdrew his comments, but being loyal to the tradition of so many Irish politicians before him, he was careful to not actually apologise. In fact he had the cheek to include the following self-important guff: “Nobody is more supportive of the work An Garda Síochána does – often in tough circumstances – than I am”. Not true, Finian – every one of us who hasn’t accused the Gardaí of mounting a campaign against the Government has arguably been more supportive of An Garda Síochána than you (at least until you clarified your comments). Anyways, I don’t think it was a resigning matter. Decent man. Big ego. As the pressure grew, our hero did what he should have done early on Sunday – he actually apologised.

On the top of the Times… At the top of the front page of the Irish Times on Saturday, two of the feature stories in the ‘Weekend Review’ were prominently highlighted…tempting readers to turn inside. There

The Sunday Independent made hay with it. Front page treatment. A big outcry followed on Sunday. Finian was in danger of spoiling Mother’s Day. Finian had to ﬁre-ﬁght

were two names and two faces. One of those people was Fintan O’Toole. While certainly a divisive figure, O’Toole is a journalist/ commentator who is widely respected, even by those who hold staunchly opposing views. He belongs on the top of ‘Weekend Review’, or indeed on the front page. The other person helping to promote ‘Weekend Review’ was some geezer called Liam Byrne, described by the esteemed ‘paper of record’ as ‘Christy Kinahan’s lieutenant in Ireland’. The article on Byrne was accompanied by an artist’s drawing of the ‘trusted associate of the Kinahan cartel’…the graphic adding mystique to the subject. This was undoubtedly an impressive piece of journalism by Conor Lally. I’m full of admiration for the research that went into it, but Liam Byrne is not anyone’s ‘lieutenant’, and arguably not Irish Times’ feature material. I’m not sure that attaching some kind of celebrity status to alleged criminals is what the media should be doing. It’s giving underworld figures an elevated status in society. Instead of glorifying them with feature articles and illustrations – not to mention the nicknames much loved by the Sunday World and other tabloids – we should read about their ‘life and crimes’ in the newspapers’ court reports.

Gooch & Picasso… Mayo’s victory in the Allianz Division One League Final was important in its own right – silverware at Croker and all that – it could also be very significant from a psychological perspective. The game was unusually (and refreshingly) freeflowing, and Mayo were deserving winners. They left Croke Park with the trophy – and left Kerry with a good deal to think about. Mayo are certainly in good shape, a view shared by League Sunday pundits Ciaran Whelan and Colm Cooper. The latter, by the way, remains an earnest but fairly average addition to RTE’s lengthy list of expert former players. Genius in front of goal, so-so in studio. Still, we’ll surely forgive the great ‘Gooch’ his clichéd punditry. After all, if Picasso was around today, we probably wouldn’t complain if he was only an average contributor on the Arts Show.

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NewsPeople Grehan welcomes progress on lighting and roads Fine Gael local election candidate Ger Grehan has said that Taughmaconnell will benefit from two projects that are being funded in 2019 by the Government and Roscommon County Council. Recently, public lighting was installed close to Taughmaconnell Community Centre, and now Mr. Grehan is confirming that road surfacing will also take place at the same location. Mr. Grehan said: “Taughmaconnell is enhanced by the new lights that have been installed recently. The community is now safer and it is good that Taughmaconnell is lit up after dark. This lighting was installed because of a €45,000 CLÁR grant that was allocated to Taughmaconnell by Minister for Rural Affairs Michael Ring. “It is also very pleasing that Roscommon County Council will upgrade the surface of the road opposite Taughmaconnell Community Centre. “I see the role of county councillor as being a link between public bodies and local communities. If I am elected as a county councillor, part of my role will be to connect local communities with schemes that are run by government departments, the Council and other agencies, so that communities can benefit from schemes that are funded by Minister Ring’s Department and other Departments”.

Pictured at the Roscommon Easter Parade launch in the Red Parrot were Chairperson Larry Brennan (Down the Hatch), Joint Treasurers Patricia Mullaney (Red Parrot) and Caitlin McConn (JJ Harlow’s), Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Ivan Connaughton and Secretary JJ Cattigan (Cattigan’s Bar). Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Sufﬁn welcomes funding for Boyle Fine Gael Local Election candidate for Boyle Municipal District, Keith Suffin, has welcomed LEADER funding of €148,225 for the restoration of Boyle Courthouse. “This is more great news for the town of Boyle and this vital funding for the courthouse restoration will also help progress the Boyle Model Railway project and also allow for the development of ancillary community activities. “Huge work has been invested in the efforts to restore the courthouse by many such as Boyle Chamber of Commerce, Boyle Town Team and voluntary groups”.

Preparations are ongoing for this year’s Roscommon Easter Parade which takes place on Easter Sunday (April 21st) at 1 pm. Organisers are inviting community/ voluntary groups and businesses to enter floats on the day. There is a new category of award this year – ‘Most Environmentally Aware’ – in addition to the ‘Best Overall’, ‘Best Community/Voluntary’, ‘Best Commercial’, ‘Most Entertaining’, ‘Judges Special Award’ and also a ‘Best Window Display’ award.

Delicious dishes at Likee Noodle Box & Asian Food! Located at Castle Street (behind Rockford’s) Likee Noodle Box & Asian Food offers a delicious selection of Noodle Boxes, as well as Chinese, Thai and European food. Open Monday to Thursday from 5 pm to 12.30 am and Friday to Sundays from 4.30 pm ‘til late including Bank Holidays, Likee delivers locally from 5 pm to midnight each day. As well as a delicious array of appetisers, soups, Foo Yong dishes and a special Pick and Mix menu, Likee offers Noodle and Rice boxes including Pad Thai, Kung Po, Black Bean, Thai Sweet Chill Noodles and Singapore, Teriyaka and Sweet and Sour Rice to name just a few. European dishes include 100% Irish beef ¼ pounders and chicken burgers as well as sides including garlic chips, nuggets, sausages and goujons. The team behind Likee has over 15 years experience in business across the county and the restaurant has already become hugely popular in Roscommon town. Visit Likee Noodle Box & Asian Food at Unit 3, Castleview, Castle Street, F42 FX29. Telephone: 0906628582/085-82324696.

Also on the day, local pubs, cafés and restaurants will be taking part in a ‘Straws Suck’ Plastic Free initiative, spearheaded by Kilteevan Tidy Towns and supported by Suzanne Dempsey, Environmental Officer with Roscommon County Council. The parade committee hope that the event will be ‘Plastic Straw Free’. There is still time to take part in this year’s parade by contacting a member of the committee: Chairperson Larry Brennan (Down The Hatch), Secretary JJ Cattigan (Cattigan’s Bar), or Treasurers Caitlin McConn (JJ Harlow’s) and Patricia Mullaney (Red Parrot).

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NewsPeople Castlerea Community School 25th Anniversary Celebrations Inviting all past and present students and their families to a celebration of our 25th Anniversary since the opening of Castlerea Community School on Saturday 6th April. Check out advertisement on page 3 of this week’s issue of the Roscommon People and our facebook page for details.

Athleague 2020 Development Plan meeting The Athleague 2020 Development Plan committee invites all members of the community to attend an introductory meeting at 8 pm this evening (Thursday, April 4th) in Athleague Community Centre. It will be chaired by an independent facilitator, Mark Conway from Co. Tyrone, who is a Director of Venture Networks. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

NEWS…at a glance (pairs), handbags and belts accepted. Donations can be brought to the Community Park clubhouse on the following dates: Fridays April 5th and 12th from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and Saturdays, April 6th and 13th from 10 am-2 pm or contact 085-8492213/0873425055. Proceeds will go towards the running of the facility, which is used extensively by clubs and individuals. All contributions are greatly appreciated.

Lecture on Rindoon and deserted medieval town

Fashion Show at the Brusna Inn A Fashion Show will take place in the Brusna Inn on Friday, April 12th at 8 pm. Showcasing their clothing ranges on the night will be Siobhan’s Fashion Scene, Charlestown, La Mode, Ballaghaderreen and Eddie Murphy, Ballyhaunis. All proceeds in aid of Brusna Community Park and Brusna NS. Admission is €10. Please support.

Cash for Clothes fundraiser Ballaghaderreen Community Park committee is organising a clothes collection to raise funds. Reusable clothes, hats, scarves, bed linen (not duvets or pillows), curtains, shoes

A meeting of the Co. Roscommon Historical & Archaeological Society will take place at 8 pm next Tuesday (April 9th) in The Percy French Hotel, Strokestown. Following at 8.30 pm, a lecture entitled ‘Rindoon Castle and Deserted Medieval Town’ will be given by Dr. Kieran O’Conor, senior lecturer, School of Geography and Archaeology, NUIG. Dating from 1227, the royal Anglo-Norman borough and fortress at Rindoon on the western shore of Lough Ree near St. John’s was situated in what was sometimes a troubled frontier between the Anglo-Norman colony in Ireland and the region controlled by the Irish O’Conor Kings of Connacht. Dr. O’Conor’s research interests include castles, medieval rural settlement, high medieval Gaelic Ireland and he has published extensively on these subjects. He has been very successful in linking his research to heritage tourism initiatives

in Co. Roscommon and, in this context, is co-author of the visitor guide books, Rindoon Castle and Deserted Town, Roscommon Castle and Roscommon Abbey. All welcome. Non-members €5.

Free CPR training in Roscommon Library Did you know that over 70% of cardiac arrests happen in the home in front of a loved one? Roscommon Library is hosting free Community CPR training sessions for adults in Roscommon Library on Friday, May 3rd. There are a small number of places remaining and session start times are: 10 am, 11.30 am and 2 pm. Register for a free session of your choice by logging on to www.HandsforLife.ie. For more information, please contact Lorraine - lkeane@ roscommoncoco.ie.

Early Learners Preschool Open Day Early Learners Preschool on Convent Road, Ballaghaderreen are holding an Open Day on Thursday, April 11th between 1 and 3 pm. The school caters for children aged between 2 years 8 months and 4 years 8 months. All are welcome and places are free for up to two years. Places are limited for 2019, so please be sure to enrol on time. For further information, check out the school’s Facebook page or call 094-9877982.

Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown into Junk Kouture ﬁnal… Congratulations to Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown (entry: ‘See Through Me’, pictured) who have been named as one of the finalists in Bank of Ireland’s Junk Kouture Competition. Tickets for the Grand Final went on sale recently. Teams from five regions took part in semifinals around the country last month and now the finalists have been announced. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and are priced between €30-€40. The Grand Final of Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture will take place on Thursday, 2nd May in the 3Arena in Dublin.

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Ofﬁcial opening of North East Roscommon Water Treatment Plant Irish Water and Roscommon County Council have officially opened the North East Roscommon Water Treatment Plant following a €9.5m investment which they say will ensure a clean, secure water supply for the local community. Over 7,500 people in Strokestown and the surrounding areas will benefit from a safer and more reliable water supply as a result of this investment. Senator Maura Hop-

kins and Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Ivan Connaughton performed the official opening at the plant at Grange. Also present were Deputies Michael Fitzmaurice and Eugene Murphy, county councillors, representatives of Roscommon County Council and Irish Water, and other guests. The completed project provides comprehensive treatment facilities includ-

ing a cryptosporidium barrier and has led to the removal of the scheme from the Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA) Remedial Action List (RAL), a list which highlights at risk schemes. Following an investment of over €40m by Irish Water, working in partnership with Roscommon County Council, there have been six new treatment plants constructed in County Roscommon

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including Killeglan, Lisbrock, Boyle/Ardcarne, Roscommon Central and Arigna and this one in North East Roscommon. There have also been two major upgrades in Castlerea and North Roscommon. Ballinlough now receives its water supply from Lough Mask and a project to improve the quality of water for people living in Grangemore is currently underway.

€1.3m for new social homes in Strokestown €1,334,936 is to be provided for the construction of eight new social homes in Co. Roscommon under the Rebuilding Ireland programme. The decision was announced by Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy. The two-bedroomed homes will be located at Lisroyne, Strokestown. Welcoming the news, Senator Maura Hopkins said: “Stage 1 approval for a capital construction project was issued to

Roscommon County Council on March 29th. know that officials have been working closely with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government over the past number of months to achieve this outcome”. Senator Hopkins continued: “I know that there is a strong demand for social and affordable housing across this region. This funding is additional to recent funds made available for 18 new social homes in Ballyleague”.

LOCAL ELECTIONS MAY 2019 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL CANDIDATES PHOTOGRAPHS ON BALLOT PAPERS Pictured at the opening of the North East Roscommon Water Treatment Plant are Martin Lydon, Director of Services, Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, Leas-Cathaoirleach of Roscommon Co. Council, Senator Maura Hopkins and David McLoone, Irish Water. Photo: John Mee Photography

REACTION ... Speaking at the official opening, Senator Maura Hopkins said: “I am pleased to be here at the North East Roscommon Water Treatment Plant for the official opening of this vital piece of water infrastructure. “Providing a secure supply of clean, safe drinking water for local residents and visitors to the area is essential to the quality of life and development potential of the area. This investment in water infrastructure brings very significant benefits to this community now and into the future. “This is one of six new treatment plants in Roscommon and

it clearly highlights Irish Water’s, and the government’s, commitment to the people of Roscommon and the West of Ireland”. Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Ivan Connaghton, said: “I welcome this investment by Irish Water in North East Roscommon which will ensure that area has a safe, secure and reliable water supply. The completion of this project has facilitated the removal of the North East Roscommon supply from the EPA’s RAL and gives assurances to local people and visitors alike that the drinking water here is of the highest quality”.

Deputy Eugene Murphy issued a press release, in which he said: “It is great to finally see the results of this project which is extremely important to the North Roscommon Water Supply area which serves a population of approximately 7,726 water customers. “I was delighted to attend the official opening as the local TD for the area. This is an issue which I have worked on during my time as a county councillor and more recently since I was elected as a TD, so I am delighted to finally see this project come to fruition. This is a good news story for the Strokestown area”.

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NewsPeople Flashing speed signs for Old Tuam Road – Councillor Naughten Cllr. John Naughten has confirmed that Roscommon County Council expects to be in a position to erect flashing speed signs on the Old Tuam Road in Monksland in the coming weeks. The issue had been raised previously by Cllr. Naughten at a meeting of the Athlone Municipal District. “I had asked the Council to look at measures that would help to reduce the speed of traffic in this location with the possibility of looking at flashing speed signs,” explained Cllr. Naughten. “I am delighted to confirm that following consultation with Gardai locations for these signs have now been agreed and it is expected they will be erected in the coming weeks. “This is a highly populated area and this is a residential road which is used by a significant amount of traffic. These signs are needed to reduce speed on the road for the safety of residents, pedestrians and cyclists”.

Tisha, Christina, Mary and Shelly Barron, Loughglynn, pictured at the Portwest 5km Runway Run at Ireland West Airport recently. Pic: Mick McCormack

Works approved for Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has stated that it is very positive that an application from Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar has been approved for emergency works by the Department of Education and Skills. Senator Hopkins stated: “My colleague, Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh TD has informed me that the school has had an application for mechanical works approved by his Department”. Senator Hopkins said that she will continue to work with Minister McHugh to ensure that the funds are made available to the school as soon as possible and to allow them to have these works completed in a timely manner.

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Not what the doctor ordered: Crisis looming in primary care I wrote a few weeks ago in this column that many of the very serious problems that we are facing in this country are being sidelined because of the Brexit chaos. As the newspapers, radio and TV are dominated by the shambles in the UK, things are getting worse here in terms of the housing crisis and our beleaguered health service. Last week it was revealed that there are over 10,200 people now officially recorded as being homeless, with over 3,200 children in that tally. I remember Simon Coveney saying at one stage that there would be no-one in emergency accommodation by the end of the summer of 2017. Eoghan Murphy has made many fine statements and speeches since he was appointed Housing Minister – yet the situation is getting worse. The Government’s policy on the homelessness situation has been an abject failure. Not only that, but the general housing situation is a farce, with young people unable to afford a mortgage for a modest house in any major urban area – despite the fact that they are working in good jobs. It is clear that the policy being pursued by the Government is not working in this sector either and that new ideas are now needed. However, even worse is the situation in our health service where there are chronic gaps that are going to get even worse. Nurses have recently highlighted their issue with staffing and the failure to be able to stop the mass emigration of qualified nurses to better-paid and less

stressful work abroad. The problems with waiting lists, the shortage of consultants and the massive delays at A&E units across the country are well documented, but there is also a crisis developing at Primary Care level over the past ten years that the Government will simply have to address. The number of available GPs is reducing all the time and those who are in the system are in many cases overworked to the point of exhaustion. It doesn’t take a genius to work out that if the vast majority of people who are ill could be treated by a GP, it would save the system a fortune. Minimising the numbers of people who are clogging up A&E units will benefit everyone, not least the people who are really ill and in

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The problems with waiting lists, the shortage of consultants and the massive delays at A&E units across the country are well documented, but there is also a crisis developing at Primary Care level over the past ten years

need of hospital treatment. Yet the money being spent on the Primary Care sector is not nearly enough. It is very short-sighted thinking. If people think we have problems in our health service now, a far bigger crisis is coming down the tracks in the next 10 to 20 years when our elderly population levels will explode, given that the number of people living longer is growing all the time. That will put huge additional pressure on the already creaking service. Every year more and more resources are thrown at the health service, yet the problems seem to grow and grow all the time. The facts are that Ireland will need more hospital beds, more doctors and nurses to staff them, and a properly funded Primary Care system, or the type of problems that we have at the moment are going to be far worse in the future. Going forward, new ideas are certainly needed in our health service. We seem to be stuck in a time warp where the waiting list figures, the shortage of nurses and doctors, and the number of people on trolleys and those awaiting treatment and operations gets worse and worse. The people who are actually in the health service are doing a great job but they are under increasing pressure and our population demographic will put even greater pressure on the system going forward. Whether there is a deal or a no deal Brexit, our health system is facing very serious challenges into the future. Those challenges will have to be met head on by either Simon Harris or whatever Government is in place.

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NewsPeople Runnamoat National School ENROLMENT EVENING Monday April 8th at 7.30pm

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Jigsaw Roscommon are recruiting volunteers for Youth Advisory Panel Jigsaw Roscommon is a free, non-judgemental and confidential support service for young people (12-25) living in Roscommon county. We provide guidance and support for young people who are going through a difficult or distressing time. We also provide advice and guidance for anyone who is concerned about a young person in their life or work. To access support you can reach us via phone or email. You will find all of the relevant contact details on our website at www.jigsaw.ie/jigsaw_ roscommon In order to provide youth-friendly and appropriate services, young people must be at the centre of everything we

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do. To ensure this happens every Jigsaw hub has a Youth Advisory Panel (YAP). The YAP is a team of volunteers aged between 16-23 years who are passionate about mental health. They work closely with our staff to make decisions and influence how Jigsaw Roscommon supports young people in their community. There is no specific skill set required to join the YAP as we will provide training and support for

all our volunteers. We are currently recruiting new members to join our YAP and invite applications from young people living, working or attending education in Roscommon county. If this sounds like something you may be interested in, check out our website or contact sinead. obrien@jigsaw.ie for more information and to receive an expression of interest form. The closing date for applications is April 21st.

On Friday May 3rd, Jigsaw will run an ‘Understanding Youth Mental Health’ workshop. workshop is specifically for tho This one-day interactive with young people. Participantse who work or volunteer * A deeper understanding of mes of the workshop will have: that influence its development ntal health and the factors * Explore different perspectiv es on youth mental health * Learn the national and interna tional picture of youth mental health * Have a greater knowledge of the mental health and wellbe the key issues impacting on * Be familiar with the signs of ing of young people mental health difficulty and safety * Learn about help seeking pat terns amongst young people If you are interested in this wor Sinead on 086-1426843 or sine kshop, please contact more information or to book a ad.obrien@jigsaw.ie for and will be filled on a first com place. Places are limited provide a range of different wore, first served basis. Jigsaw so if you or your community are kshops on mental health workshop, please contact Sineadinterested in hosting a .

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Launch of County Roscommon Spring Clean 2019 in Kilteevan Kilteevan Tidy Towns is delighted to announce that Co. Roscommon Spring Clean, organised by An Taisce, in cooperation with the local authority, will be launched in Kilteevan. The event is taking place in conjunction with Kilteevan Tidy Towns Spring Clean on Saturday, 6th of April at 10 am. Please gather at Kilteevan Community Centre. Litter pickers, high vis jackets and bags will be provided. We do our very best all year to keep our environment clean and safe. Once a year we ask for your assistance and support. We are appealing to everyone in the community, who is willing and able, to come along and help us. New members to our community are especially welcome. We look forward to welcoming members and staff of Roscommon Co. Council to Kilteevan for the launch.

Feighan welcomes funding for Boyle project Senator Frank Feighan has warmly welcomed a LEADER funding allocation of €148,225 to restore Boyle Courthouse to house Boyle Model Railway and for community activities. The funding announcement has been made by Minister Michael Ring. Senator Feighan said: “I’m delighted that this funding has been announced. This money will assist in restoring the former courthouse building for use as a permanent exhibition space for the Boyle Model Railway and for ancillary community activities. “I want to extend my thanks to Boyle Chamber of Commerce, Boyle Town Team and the other voluntary groups who have worked so hard on this project. When completed, this project will add to the growing list of visitor attractions in Boyle and this will be of great benefit to the local community”.

Lily Walsh, Elphin, presenting a cheque for €1,500, proceeds from her recent art exhibition, to Oliver McGuinness, Mayo/Roscommon Hospice.

Five local schools included in energy-efﬁciency upgrade project Five schools across Roscommon/Galway constituency are to be included in a new energy-efficiency upgrade pilot project. Senator Maura Hopkins said that she had been informed of the development by Minister Richard Bruton. “Local schools included are Cornafulla National School,

Athlone; Dunmore Community School; Holy Rosary College, Mountbellew; Colaiste Mhuire, Ballygar and Lawrencetown National School. “This is the third year of this pilot scheme and the target is a 33% energy-efficiency improvement for each school. Potential upgrades under the scheme include:

doors and windows; insulation; lighting and heating upgrades, as well as renewable technologies. “These upgrades, while improving energy-efficiency, will also have a very positive impact on the entire school community, creating a much more comfortable teaching and learning environment”.

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Annual Monster Auction in Lecarrow on Sunday, 14 April Roscommon fans pictured at a recent Allianz Football League game.

‘Big Country Music Night’ for cancer care A ‘Big Country Music Night’ will be held on Monday, 15th of April in Divilly’s Lounge, Glenamaddy, starring Jimmy Buckley, Gerry Guthrie, Mick Flavin and many more. On stage from 8 pm. Admission €10. It’s in aid of Cancer Care UCHG. Please support.

A Special Mass for Healing A Special Mass for Healing will take place at Our Lady Star of the Sea Prayer Centre, Curraghboy on Friday, 12th of April commencing at 8 pm. The celebrant will be Fr. John Walsh. There will be Confessions from 7 pm. All are most welcome. Contact 086-4054489.

St John’s Community Centre, Lecarrow and committee are pleased to announce that their annual monster auction will take place on Sunday, 14th of April from 2 pm. Following on from the success of previous events, this year’s showpiece is sure to be bigger and better than before. Donations are being sought for the auction and all items are welcome. Goods in saleable condition are welcome and can be either new or in secondhand condition. Items welcome include working electrical equipment, furniture, services, livestock, vouchers, fuel, bric-abrac, unwanted gifts or cash donations. If you have not already donated or would like to arrange collection of items for the event, please arrange to have them left to the community centre no later than 10 pm on Thursday, 11th of April. To arrange a collection please contact any committee member: David (086) 8952283; Colin (086) 3694795; Owen (087) 6688274, or Arnold (087) 6269443. The auction will be conducted in the

MARTY McDermott Candidate for Local Elections 24th May – Roscommon LEA As a past pupil of the school, I look forward to Roscommon CBS participating in the All-Ireland final and wish them every success Best of luck to Roscommon Ploughing Association also

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VW PASSAT RANGE 182 BLACK H.L 1.4TSI 150BHP 181 BLACK H.L R-LINE PACK 1.6TDI 120BHP 181 BROWN COMF 1.6TDI 120BHP 171 BLUE COMF BE 1.6TDI 120BHP 172 BLACK COMF 1.6TDI 120BHP 171 BLACK H.L 2.0TDI 150BHP 161 BLUE T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 120BHP 161 GREY COMF 1.6TDI 120BHP 161 BLACK COMF BE 2.0TDI 150BHP 161 RED H.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 120BHP 151 SILVER H.L SPORTS 2.0TDI 150BHP 152 SILVER H.L 1.6TDI 120BHP 151 BLUE H.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 120BHP 151 SILVER T.L 1.6TDI 120BHP 151 BLACK T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 120BHP 141 GOLD COMF 2.0TDI 140BHP 142 BLACK COMF 1.6TDI 105BHP 141 GOLD E-R LINE 1.6TDI 105BHP 141 SILVER COMF 2.0TDI 140BHP 142 GREY COMF 1.6TDI 105BHP 141 BLACK COMF 1.6TDI 105BHP 131 GOLD T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 105BHP 131 BROWN COMF 1.6TDI 105BHP 131 GOLD COMF 2.0TDI 140BHP 131 SILVER T.L BM 1.6TDI 105BHP 2012 BLACK T.L 1.6TDI 105BHP 2012 GOLD COMF 1.6TDI 105BHP 2012 SILVER SE BM 2.0TDI 140BHP 2011 SILVER COMF EXTRA’S 1.6TDI 105BHP 2011 GREY S T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 105BHP 2011 SILVER S T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 105BHP 2010 RED T.L BM 1.6TDI 105BHP 2010 RED T.L SPORTS 2.0TDI 140BHP 2009 GOLD COMF 1.9TDI 105BHP 2008 GREEN T.L SPORTS 1.9TDI 105BHP 2008 BLACK S T.L SPORTS 1.9TDI 105BHP 2007 BLUE T.L 1.9TDI 105BHP 2007 BLACK T.L 1.9TDI 105BHP

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€28,500 €28,500 €24,000 €20,950 €24,000 €26,500 €17,000 €15,500 €17,950 €18,950 €17,500 €17,950 €17,000 €13,950 €12,500 €12,950 €11,950 €12,950 €13,500 €13,950 €12,500 €10,950 €10,500 €10,500 €10,950 €8,000 €8,500 €9,950 €7,450 €6,950 €6,500 €5,950 €5,950 €4,950 €2,950 €3,500 €2,800 €2,250

€30,500 €30,500 €26,000 €22,950 €26,000 €28,500 €19,000 €17,500 €19,950 €20,950 €19,500 €19,950 €19,000 €15,950 €14,500 €14,950 €13,950 €14,950 €15,500 €15,950 14,500 €12,950 €12,500 €12,500 €12,950 €10,000 €10,500 €11,950 €9,450 €8,950 NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN

VW GOLF RANGE 181 BLACK H.L RLINE KIT 1.6TDI 115BHP 181 WHITE H.L SUNROOF 1.6TDI 115BHP 182 BLACK H.L 1.0TSI 110BHP 181 SILVER T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 115BHP 172 WHITE H.L SUNROOF 2.0TDI 150BHP 171 SILVER ALLSTAR 1.6TDI 110BHP 171 GREY T.L SPORTS 1.2TSI 171 GREY T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 110BHP 161 WHITE H.L 1.6TDI 110BHP 161 BLACK COMF 1.6TDI 110BHP 161 WHITE H.L 1.6TDI 110BHP 162 BLACK T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 110BHP 151 GREY H.L 1.6TDI 110BHP 152 GREY T.L SPORTS 1.2TSI 151 SILVER T.L 1.6TDI 151 BLACK H.L 2.0TDI 150BHP 141 SILVER H.L 1.6TDI 105BHP 141 SILVER H.L 1.6TDI 105BHP 141 SILVER T.L 1.6TDI 141 WHITE SE 2.0TDI 150BHP 141 BLACK COMF 1.6TDI 105BHP 131 SILVER H.L 1.6TDI 105BHP 131 RED 250 SPORTS 1.6TDI 2012 GREY T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 2012 BLACK T.L 1.6TDI 2011 SILVER T.L 1.6TDI 2011 BLACK T.L 1.2TSI 2011 SILVER MATCH 1.6TDI 105BHP 2010 RED H.L 1.6TDI 105BHP 2009 BLUE SE 2.0TDI 110BHP 2008 SILVER T.L 1.9TDI

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H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B COMM H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B SERVICE&NCT

17,000 16,000 8,000 9,000 3,000 36,000 23,000 70,000 80,000 100,000 22,000 80,000 55,000 40,000 87,000 95,000 47,000 60,000 62,000 120,000 75,000 90,000 45,000 75,000 140,000 129,000 74,000 138,000 148,000 132,000 175,000

€26,950 €26,500 €24,950 €21,500 €28,500 €20,950 €17,950 €16,000 €16,950 €15,450 €20,500 €17,500 €15,500 €15,500 €13,500 €16,500 €14,500 €14,000 €12,500 €12,500 €12,500 €12,500 €12,500 €10,500 €7,500 €7,500 €9,500 €7,950 €7,500 €5,950 €3,500

€28,950 €28,500 €26,950 €23,500 €30,500 €22,950 €19,950 €18,000 €18,950 €17,450 €22,500 €19,500 €17,500 €17,500 €15,500 €18,500 €16,500 €16,000 €14,500 €14,500 €14,500 €14,500 €14,500 €12,500 NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN €11,500 €9,950 NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN

VW JETTA RANGE 171 BLACK H.L 2.0TDI 110BHP 171 GREY COMF 2.0TDI 110BHP 171 BLACK T.L 2.0TDI 110BHP 162 RED H.L 2.0TDI 110BHP 161 SILVER T.L 2.0TDI 110BHP 161 BLACK COMF 2.0TDI 110BHP 152 BLACK H.L 2.0TDI 110BHP 151 SILVER COMF 2.0TDI 110BHP 151 SILVER COMF EXTRA’S 2.0TDI 110BHP

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40,000 25,000 36,000 50,000 75,000 43,000 33,000 37,000 55,000

€19,500 €17,950 €16,500 €16,500 €14,000 €15,450 €15,950 €14,500 €13,950

€21,500 €19,950 €18,500 €18,500 €16,000 €17,450 €17,950 €16,500 €15,950

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SPEC T.L COMF COMF T.L H.L T.L COMF COMF T.L

ENGINE 2.0TDI 110BHP 2.0TDI 110BHP 1.6TDI 105BHP 1.6TDI 105BHP 1.6TDI 105BHP 1.6TDI 105BHP 1.6TDI 105BHP 1.6TDI 105BHP 1.6TDI

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MILES 34,000 71,000 92,000 65,000 80,000 160,000 60,000 53,000 125,000

SD €13,500 €13,950 €10,950 €10,500 €10,450 €9,000 €9,950 €10,950 5,950

TRADE IN €15,500 €15,950 €12,950 €12,500 €12,450 €11,000 €11,950 €12,950 NO TRADE IN

VW TIGUAN RANGE 182 BLUE COMF 2.0TDI 115BHP 171 GREY COMF 2.0TDI 115BHP 171 RED COMF 2.0TDI 115BHP 171 GREY T.L SPORTS 2.0TDI 115BHP 162 BLACK H.L 2.0TDI 150BHP 161 GREY SPORTS 2.0TDI 110BHP 161 SILVER E-R-LINE 4X4 2.0TDI 150BHP 161 GOLD L&L 2.0TDI 110BHP 161 SILVER SPORTS 2.0TDI 110BHP 161 BLACK SPORTS 2.0TDI 110BHP 151 SILVER SPORTS 2.0TDI 110BHP 151 BLACK L&L 2.0TDI 110BHP 151 GOLD SPORTS s/r 2.0TDI 110BHP 141 BLUE SPORTS 2.0TDI 110BHP 141 BLACK SPORTS 2.0TDI 110BHP 141 GREY T.L SPORTS 2.0TDI 110BHP 131 BLACK SPORTS 2.0TDI 110BHP 2012 SILVER SPORTS 2.0TDI 110BHP 2010 RED T.L SPORTS 2.0TDI 140BHP

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9,000 82,000 46,000 25,000 58,000 60,000 77,000 34,000 74,000 42,000 50,000 40,000 83,000 72,000 56,000 92,000 60,000 102,000 128,000

€34,000 €24,500 €25,950 €25,500 €25,500 €21,500 €24,500 €20,500 €19,950 €22,950 €18,950 €17,950 €17,500 €15,500 €16,950 €14,500 €14,500 €13,000 €9,000

€36,000 €26,500 €27,950 €27,500 €27,500 €23,500 €26,500 €22,500 €21,950 €24,950 €20,950 €19,950 €19,500 €17,500 €18,950 €16,500 €16,500 €15,000 €11,000

VW POLO RANGE 182 SILVER T.L SP 1.0 65BHP 171 GREY T.L SP 1.0 65BHP 161 WHITE T.L SP 1.4TDI 75BHP 161 GREY COMF 1.0 75BHP 151 SILVER COMF 1.4TDI 75BHP 142 SILVER COMF 1.4TDI 75BHP 2012 RED T.L 1.2PET 60BHP 2010 SILVER COMF 1.6TDI 75BHP

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12,000 32,000 30,000 26,000 52,000 60,000 75,000 72,000

€15,950 €13,000 €13,500 €12,500 €12,950 €11,450 €8,500 €6,850

€17,950 €15,000 €15,500 €14,500 €14,950 €13,450 €10,500 NO TRADE IN

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36,000 67,000 80,000

€23,000 €16,950 €13,950

€25,000 €18,950 €15,950

MPV MPV MPV

15,000 48,000 82,000

€29,950 €24,500 €20,950

€31,950 €26,500 €22,950

MPV MPV

12,000 62,000

€26,500 €21,950

€28,500 €23,950

€24,950 €24,500 €14,500 €16,000 €10,500 €8,000 €5,800 €28,500 €9,950 €6,000 €11,950 €21,000 €10,950 €9,450 €7,500 €5,950 €11,500 €7,500 €13,950 €8,500 €5,950 €13,950 €7,500 €8,500 €6,500 €6,500 €24,500 €8,500 €7,950 €6,000

€26,950 €26,500 €16,500 €18,000 €12,500 NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN €30,500 €11,950 NO TRADE IN €13,950 €23,000 €12,950 €11,450 NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN €13,500 NO TRADE IN €15,950 €10,500 NO TRADE IN €15,950 €9,500 €10,500 NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN €26,500 NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN

VW GOLF SV RANGE 161 BLACK H.L 1.6TDI 110BHP DSL AUTO 151 RED COMF 1.6TDI 110BHP DSL AUTO 142 GREY H.L 1.6TDI 110BHP DSL MAN VW TOURAN 7 SEATER RANGE 181 GOLD COMF 1.6TDI 115BHP DSL MAN 171 WHITE T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 115BHP DSL MAN 162 BLACK COMF 1.6TDI 115BHP DSL MAN VW CADDY MAXI LIFE RANGE 171 BROWN TRENDLINE 2.0TDI 102BHP DSL MAN 161 SILVER T.L 2.0TDI 102BHP DSL AUTO OTHER BRANDS RANGE 171 AUDI A3 S-LINE 1.6TDI 110BHP 151 AUDI A6 SE S-T 2.0TDI 150BHP 151 AUDI A1 SB S-T 1.6TDI 141 AUDI A6 SE 2.0TDI 177BHP 2012 AUDI A4 SE 2.0TDI 120BHP 2010 AUDI A4 SE 2.0TDI 138BHP 2008 AUDI A3 ATTRACTION 1.6 102BHP 171 BMW X1 SE 2.0TDI 2011 BMW 1 SERIES ES 2.0TDI 2010 BMW 3 SERIES E90 ES 2.0TDI 2015 FOED FOCUS ZETEC 1.5 120BHP 2016 FORD KUGA TITANIUM 2.0TDI 120BHP 2011 FORD GALAXY ZETEC 2.0TDI 140BHP 2010 FORD GALAXY ZETEC 2.0TDI 138BHP 2008 FORD GALAXY GHIA 1.8DSL 125BHP 2011 FORD FOCUS SPORTS 1.6DSL 108BHP 131 MADZA 5 VENTURE EDITION 1.6DSL 2011 MADZA 3 SPORTS 1.6DSL 115BHP 141 NISSAN QASHQAI +2 XE 1.5DSL 131 NISSAN MICRA PEARL 1.2 2011 NISSAN MICRA XE 1.2 171 OPEL ASTRA S 1.6 110BHP 141 OPEL ADAM JAM 3DR 1.4 100BHP 132 OPEL ASTRA S 1.3 2011 OPEL ASTRA SC 1.3 2011 RENAULT MEGANE DYNAM 1.5 2017 TOYOTA RAV4 LUNA 2.0 D4D 131 HYUNDIA I20 PERMIUM 1.4 2012 SEAT IBIZA SE 1.2 2012 SEAT IBIZA SE 3DR 1.2

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40,000 52,000 57,000 115,000 161,000 182,000 74,000 24,000 45,000 155,000 85,000 55,000 105,000 105,000 95,000 160,000 94,000 116,000 58,000 50,000 92,000 67,000 26,000 90,000 108,000 125,000 30,000 50,000 68,000 97,000

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Pictured at last week’s Restaurant Awards in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Rosses Point, where the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon won two top awards (for Best Hotel Restaurant and Best Chef ) were: Eddie McCormack, BWG Foods (sponsors); Derek Tully, nominee for Best Restaurant Manager; Alison Crean, winner of Best Chef; Geraldine Grealy, Marketing & Public Relations, Abbey Hotel.

Tourism boost: Fáilte Ireland to ‘invest €500,000 per county’ Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the announcement by Fáilte Ireland that it will invest €500,000 per county to boost the attractiveness and tourism appeal of towns across the country. “This is a significant boost for towns within Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands tourism region and provides us with funding to attract foreign visitors to our local area by highlighting what we have to offer,” stated Denis Naughten.

Fáilte Ireland will invest €15.5million through the local authorities to boost the attractiveness and tourism appeal of up to 62 towns across the country. The Fáilte Ireland scheme is part of the National Tourism Development Authority’s work to drive a better regional spread of overseas and domestic visitors and spend. Through the scheme, every local authority in the country, including Roscommon County

Council, will be able to bid for funding of between €250,000 and €500,000 to develop up to two towns in their area which have the potential to become a ‘destination town’ for tourists. With Fáilte Ireland research consistently showing that attractive towns and cities are key motivators for overseas holidaymakers coming to Ireland, the new scheme will provide funding to Councils to enhance public spaces such as squares, street-

scapes and markets in a way that will engage tourists and enhance their experience in key towns. This could include spaces for food and craft markets, areas for town centre events, public art displays as well as orientation and signage to help visitors explore a town’s local heritage. The ‘destination towns’ will need to demonstrate their capacity and appeal to attract more international visitors to stay overnight – a key driver of spend.

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Roscommon towns set to benefit from funding of up to €500,000 through major new Fáilte Ireland scheme. Pictured at the launch of the Fáilte Ireland Destination Towns launch were Tony Dawson and Paddy Mathews, Fáilte Ireland; Lar Power, Leitrim County Council; Majella Hunt, Roscommon County Council; Minister Brendan Griffin; Sarah McCarthy, Fáilte Ireland; Joseph Gilhooly, Leitrim County Council and Joanne Hayes, Cavan County Council. (Photo Chris Bellew/Fennell Photography)

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Ireland Skills Live recently took place in the RDS, Dublin. Barry Forde from Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon was awarded the ESB perpetual trophy in Electrical Installations at the National Skills Finals.

Barry now qualifies for the World Skills Final in August. Barry represents his employer F&H Electrical, Athenry and is a GRETB region electrical apprentice. Picture shows: Marion, Barry, Pete and Emer Forde at the awards ceremony in the RDS, Dublin.

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Heritage Audit of Creggs and Junior Tidy Towns launched A new heritage audit of Creggs & District was launched recently by Cllr. Peter Keaveney, LeasCathaoirleach of Galway County Council. Speaking at the launch Cllr. Keaveney said: “This is a wonderful resource for the local community including the local school, Tidy Towns Group, the Heritage Centre, to name but a few. The heritage audit booklet shows the absolute wealth of heritage that you have here on your doorstep… ranging from woodlands to peatlands, crannógs to estate houses and grain milling to 18th century iron works”. The aim of this community-led project was to audit the potentially accessible built, cultural and natural heritage of Creggs with a view to developing interpretative materials and a heritage trail for residents and visitors. The audit process has successfully identified a wide scope of heritage resources, which in terms of accessibility and intrinsic interest, have the potential for promotion for general visitor interest and educational purposes. Dr. Zena Hoctor and Dr. Christy Cunniffe worked with the local community in order to complete the audit. Carmel O’Rourke, Secretary of Creggs Tidy Towns, said: “This audit is a very important document in that is provides a framework to assist in the delivery of quality and meaningful local heritage projects in the future by the Tidy Towns

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Pictured at the launch of the Heritage Audit of Creggs & District and Creggs Junior Tidy Towns were (standing): Kathleen McKeague, Fiona Brandon, Michael Ward, Mary Kelly, Cllr. Peter Keaveney, Marie Mannion, Heritage Officer, Galway County Council, Sean Beirne, Josephine Pigott, Dr. Zena Hoctor, Dr. Christy Cunniffe. Sitting: Carmel O’Rourke, Larry Kilcommins and Seamus Keane. Pic: Mick McCormack

Group, the local school and other community organisations and individuals”. Creggs Junior Tidy Towns was also launched on the night and coordinator Fiona Brandon said there would be plenty of activities in the area in the coming months. “There is great excitement too for the upcoming visits of Gordon D’Arcy, renowned artist and environmentalist. Gordon is coming to Creggs NS to do a series of workshops leading up to the Dawn

chorus in May. The Junior Tidy Towns Group is also working on the ‘Focus on our heritage’ project which will be available on Galway Community Heritage website later in the year”. Marie Mannion, Heritage Officer, Galway County Council, also spoke at the launch and paid tribute to Creggs Tidy Towns. “To manage and protect our built, natural and cultural heritage we first need to have an awareness, knowledge and understanding of

what we have. It is evident from this audit report that Dr. Zena Hoctor and Dr. Christy Cunniffe, working with the local community and undertaking a desktop study and field study left no stone unturned in ensuring that the heritage of the area was identified”. She also paid tribute to all the teachers and students in Creggs National School for all their hard work on “creating of awareness and safeguarding the heritage for future generations”.

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Pictured at the launch of the Heritage Audit of Creggs & District and Creggs Junior Tidy Towns were Bina Harris, Rosemarie Whyte and Mai Mulligan. Pic: Mick McCormack

Pictured at the launch of the Heritage Audit of Creggs & District and Creggs Junior Tidy Towns were Mary Kelly, Marie Mannion, Heritage Officer, Galway County Council, Dr. Zena Hoctor and Dr. Christy Cunniffe. Pic: Mick McCormack

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 In order to facilitate the carrying out of the 2019 Road Works Programme, Roscommon County Council hereby gives notice that it will close various roads for periods of three to seven working days on dates between April and October, 2019. Alternative routes will be signposted locally. Every effort will be made to accommodate local traffic. Specific locations can be viewed on the Council’s website www. roscommoncoco.ie Roscommon County Council regrets any inconvenience.

Pictured at the launch of the Heritage Audit of Creggs & District and Creggs Junior Tidy Towns were Cllr. Peter Keaveney, Larry Kilcommins, Sean Beirne, Michael Ward and Seamus Keane. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Ballinasloe-based councillor Michael Finnerty says he is contesting the forthcoming Fine Gael Selection Convention for Roscommon/Galway because of his long-held view that the party needs to have a twocandidate strategy. Fine Gael ran just one candidate (Maura Hopkins) in the 2016 General Election and lost out to Independents Denis Naughten and Michael Fitzmaurice and Fianna Fáil’s Eugene Murphy. At the time, Cllr. Finnerty

slammed the approach of Fine Gael HQ in issuing a directive that just one candidate should be selected. Three years on, Cllr. Finnerty hasn’t changed his view. “Senator Hopkins needs a Galway-based candidate as a running mate” he told the Roscommon People. “I’d be quite happy if there were other Galway-based candidates going before convention, but there aren’t. I’m sticking to my word…I can hardly call for a Galway candidate and not be prepared to go forward myself”. Cllr. Finnerty has been

in local politics since 1985 and unsuccessfully ran for the Dáil in East Galway constituency in 1989. The long-delayed Fine Gael Selection Convention is scheduled to be held in Gleeson’s, The Square, Roscommon, on Friday, April 12th next (8.30 pm). Senator Maura Hopkins, who had kept the party guessing as to her intentions, finally confirmed in February that she will seek a nomination. All the indications now are that she will be the party’s front-

runner in this constituency. Fine Gael sources locally are suggesting that HQ is likely to again issue a directive to convention insisting that just one candidate is selected on the night. However, those sources say that in that scenario there is every chance that a Galway-based candidate will be added to the ticket after the local elections. There is speculation that Galway councillors such as Aidan Donohue and/or Peter Keaveney could possibly come into the reckoning at that point.

Michael: I’m a straight talker…Ivan, are you running in the General Election? Ivan: I’m a straight talker too…Michael, are you running in the European Elections? (Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice and Cllr. Ivan Connaughton were pictured at the launch of the Roscommon Lamb Festival).

More to do: A decade on, Tony Tributes to former is back on campaign trail  PAUL HEALY

Ten years after he last served on Roscommon County Council, former Fianna Fáil councillor Tony Waldron has dramatically declared as an Independent candidate for May’s local elections. The decision of the well-known businessman and community activist to step back into the political cauldron adds spice to an already intriguing Roscommon Municipal District contest. Mr. Waldron, who donated his entire Council salary of €80,000 to the Hub project in Castlerea when he was a councillor, says he is motivated by trying to help develop County Roscommon’s rich tourism potential. Mr. Waldron was elected as a Fianna Fáil councillor in the Castlerea electoral area in 2004 and did not seek re-election in 2009. The Ballintubber man, who ceased being a member of Fianna Fáil some years ago, says he is not running for party political reasons. “I decided on Monday, after careful consideration, to declare as an Independent candidate. I’m not running on a party political platform because it’s not about Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Sinn Féin or any other party; it’s about County Roscommon. We need to work together and do what’s right for Roscommon. “I want to support the creation of employment in Roscommon by marketing County Roscommon as a tourist destination and a place in which to do business. If that means that we have to go it alone and promote Roscommon then that’s what we will do”. On the very successful archaeological digs hosted in Ballintubber in recent years, he said: “Columbia College, New York and Foothill College, California have spent a month every year exploring the ruins of Ballintubber Castle. They have come year in, year out, such is the magnetic force

of Ballintubber and the broader community. “If we can replicate this, which I strongly believe we can through further development of the Suck Valley Way, historical tours and the promotion of the area as one of the thrones of the High Kings of Ireland, then we will start to see a significant boost in the number of tourists coming to Roscommon”. Mr. Waldron said that during his tenure as a county councillor from 2004 to 2009 he had donated his entire Council salary – €80,000 – towards the Hub project at Castlerea Enteprise Centre. “I’ve been a community activist all my life” he said this week. “The reason I donated my salary to the Castlerea project was because I wanted to encourage enterprise in our area. By donating my salary I was able to make a tangible difference through the Hub project. Now I want to make the same difference in the area of tourism. “I also want to play my part in increasing the amount of inward investment coming into the county. We need to market Roscommon as a place that’s open and easy to do business in. Our improved road network allows people to get to major urban centres in between an hour and two hours. Our local authority needs to promote our beautiful county as a place in which to do business…where the IDA has failed. “With the huge cost of living in Ireland’s major urban areas, people are now looking to get out of city living and return to the country to experience a massively increased quality of life”. Mr. Waldron says that having confided in a small number of people since Monday, he has received a lot of support for his forthcoming campaign. He will host an election launch in Garvey’s of Ballintubber on Saturday, Former councillor Tony Waldron pictured in Ballintubber last summer. Picture: Michael McCormack 13th of April next.

councillor News of the death of Joe O’Donnell saddened all who knew him. The late Mr. O’Donnell, of Grange, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon, died on Tuesday, 26th of March at Galway University Hospital following a short illness. He was aged 62. Mr. O’Donnell spent six years on Roscommon County Council as a Fine Gael councillor. Away from the political fray, he will also be fondly remembered as a popular member of the local community. “Another town character is gone” many people said this week. “A very popular man who has died much too young” they said. And they were right. He had an engaging personality, reflecting his love of life. Friends, deeply saddened by his untimely passing, speak of a proud Roscommon man, a fine conversationalist who had a great sense of humour. He entered politics at an extremely young age, following the death of his father, also a Fine Gael councillor. When Cllr. Paddy O’Donnell died in March of 1979, his son Joe contested the 1979 local elections in May of that year. He was elected in the old Roscommon electoral area and served on the Council from 1979 to 1985. A number of political figures have paid tribute to the late Joe O’Donnell. A man who was a mentor to him, former councillor Sean Beirne, said that Joe was an obliging and dutiful public representative. HAC Councillor Valerie Byrne, who was related to the deceased, said that the late Joe O’Donnell was a “quick-witted and bright” individual. Cllr. Liam Callaghan said that it was with great sadness that he heard of Joe’s death. “Joe was a very affable and popular man and was well-known throughout Roscommon” Cllr. Callaghan said. Mid-Roscommon Fine Gael candidate Gerry Coffey issued a statement, paying tribute to Joe O’Donnell. “Joe O’Donnell was elected to Roscommon County Council as a young man in 1979. During his time in politics he was a generous, well meaning public representative who did his best for local families and the local community”. The late Joe O’Donnell was son of the late Babs and Paddy O’Donnell and was also predeceased by his sister, Ann. He is mourned by relatives, neighbours and many friends. Following funeral services in St. Brigid’s Church in Fourmilehouse on Wednesday and Thursday, he was laid to rest in Ballinderry Cemetery. May he rest in peace.

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‘I never intended to run for election…but once I made the decision, it felt right’  PAUL HEALY

Donal Kilduff is probably as surprised as anyone else will be that he is stepping into the political arena. True, the Glanduff man grew up in a political household, and yes, he was a member of a political party (Fianna Fáil). But, even though his father has been a high profile councillor for many years, Donal Kilduff had decided long ago that he had no intention of getting involved in any of that “nonsense”. That was until last week… ven a short chat with Donal Kilduff makes it very clear that, should he be successful in politics, he won’t be the same type of politician

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as his father has been. He says so himself. “I’m not as outgoing as my father, I’m a bit more introverted!” Neither does Donal ‘shoot from the hip’ in the way his father has always done. His father of course is Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, who is retiring from politics in the coming weeks. Paddy signs off as an Independent, having ended his 50-year association with Fianna Fáil last year. Son of Paddy and Teresa Kilduff of Glanduff, Donal Kilduff is a successful businessman and a graduate of University of Limerick (BSc Applied Maths & Computing) and of Smurfit Business School UCD (MSc Project Management). Aged 39 and describing himself as an “excellent problem solver”, he is quite unlike the traditional Fianna Fáil politician that his father typified during his successful career. Although he worked closely with his father during the latter’s election campaigns, Donal says he had resolved many years ago that political life was not for him. “I’ve always had an interest in politics; I was involved (in politics) in college, and in my father’s campaigns. My father always expressed an interest in me running for election, but I resolved a number of years ago not to. I said ‘this political life is not for me…because of all the nonsense that’s involved’. What is the nonsense? “Oh, the internal wrangling within parties” he says with a sigh. “I’ve no time for it”. And that’s how things panned out. Even as Paddy Kilduff’s political career came to a natural end, Donal remained steadfast. No interest. But something changed his perspective, he says. He thinks before he speaks. He thinks for a moment or two. Early in March, he received a call from Louise Weir Lawrence, Chairperson of Knockcroghery/St John’s/Rahara Community Games. A standard query about possible sponsorship. Donal, who is MD of Kilduff Construction, happily obliged. Her enthusiasm at his sponsorship was an eye-opener for him. “My sponsorship was greatly appreciated by Louise…there was

something about Louise’s enthusiasm that got me thinking…that single interaction reminded me of what local politics should be about. It shifted my perspective away from the negative side of politics”. Something else struck a chord with him recently, he says. That was the campaigning by school children on climate change. It’s an area that he is keenly interested in. It all got him thinking. He spent a week and a half thinking. And, late last week, he arrived at a decision. He has decided to run as an Independent candidate in Athlone Municipal District, to see if he can make a difference for his community. He plans to make a difference. “I intend to win a seat” he says. He had noted that nobody in his father’s area had come forward to try to regain the seat held by his father. e says he would never have run for Fianna Fáil; nothing to do with the much-publicised falling out between the party hierarchy and his Dad. He says he has strong views on how his father was treated by Fianna Fáil (“it was a very difficult time for the family”) but is not going to air them at this time. Fianna Fáil, he says, is part of the nonsense. A party run from the top, with no regard for the views of grassroots. A party, he says, that’s centrally controlled and obsessed with being populist. “Fianna Fáil has good people in it, but it is a party which is now almost completely centrally controlled from Dublin, with zero respect for its membership. Grassroots have no say…we see it all the time at selection conventions” Donal says, witheringly. He’s not impressed with Fine Gael either (“they are too far to the right”). He can’t identify with either of the traditional big beasts of Irish politics. Ideally, what he would like to do is “problem solve”. And there are lots of problems to solve. He says the single greatest thing a government could do is put fibre broadband in that is accessible to all. “That action alone will save rural Ireland…

ELECTION DESK ... Mulligan’s call for multi-million euro plan Sinn Féin councillor Michael Mulligan has called for governments to embark on an extensive multi-billion euro infrastructural investment plan in order to save rural Ireland and rural Europe. Cllr. Mulligan, who says that the north-west of Ireland is declining at a rapid rate and is well on its way to becoming an Objective One status region, said that tourism, CAP and LEADER will not reverse rural decline. He said: “Forestry, industrial wind farms and greenways are not the answer. National governments must stop discriminating against our regions and embark on an extensive multibillion infrastructural investment plan in order to save rural Ireland and rural Europe”. Cllr. Mulligan was speaking in the wake of a decision by the EU Commission to classify the west and north-west of Ireland as a region in transition for the next round of Cohesion Funding from 2020 to 2027. Cllr. Mulligan said that it is “now official” that we have a “two-tier economy”.

more and more SMEs will spring up…we need to be able to conduct business at the speed of thought”. Other issues that require immediate attention are the state of roads in South Roscommon and the need for more flood relief measures. He is passionate about climate change and the need for more work to be done in the area of positive mental heath. He says that more social housing is urgently needed, as are measures to reduce construction costs – “currently a couple, where both partners are on the average industrial wage, will really struggle to acquire a site and build a home”. Donal Kilduff has changed his mind. He says he will ignore the nonsense and embrace the positive aspects of politics. “My slogan is ‘Business head, social heart’. I am very pro-business, but also socially conscious. There’s no point in having a successful business in a society that’s falling apart”. He’s different to his father, but very close to him. Donal is very much his own man. He enjoys yoga, mindfulness, travel, photography. Independent thinking, and problem solving. He didn’t expect this turn of events, but now that he’s made the decision, it feels like the right decision. He’s off and running, ready to see where this journey takes him.

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I am very pro-business, but also socially conscious. There’s no point in having a successful business in a society that’s falling apart

Creighton asks his supporters to back Coffey in local election

Malachy Hand, Fianna Fáil Local Election candidate in South Roscommon, hosted a successful Pre-Brexit Breakfast Gathering in the Hodson Bay Hotel on Wednesday morning of last week. Key Fianna Fáil stalwarts joined Malachy just two days before the United Kingdom’s inital agreed date to exit the European Union. Pictured were Malachy Hand and Michael McGrath TD, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance.

Loughglynn’s Michael Creighton will end his 15-year membership of Roscommon County Council in May. As he prepares to step down, Cllr. Creighton is calling on his supporters to switch their allegiance to Gerry Coffey, pictured right, who was recently selected to run for the party in the Roscommon Municipal Area. First elected for the Ballaghaderreen electoral area in 2004, Cllr. Creighton was elected in 2009 for the Castlerea area. In 2014 he was elected for the Mid-Roscommon area. He has represented vast swathes of Roscommon in his 15 years as a Fine Gael public representative. Speaking in Loughglynn last Friday, Cllr. Creighton said: “As an outgoing county councillor, I encourage all the people who supported and voted for me over the years to vote in this year’s election for Gerry Coffey. “Gerry is a family person, a farming person, a community person and a businessperson. He will be a great representa-

tive for this area. I am handing on the baton to Gerry Coffey, I hope that my friends and supporters will vote for him in the election”. Gerry Coffey said: “Michael Creighton has been a diligent, thoughtful and honest public representative in Roscommon for the past 15 years. Michael was the person who asked me to put my name forward a few weeks ago. I am contesting this election with Michael’s support and I hope, if elected, to continue the excellent work that Michael Creighton has done on Roscommon County Council for this area over the years”.

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80-year-old Mick looking forward to 80km charity cycle!  DAN DOONER

Bake Sale in aid of Pieta House A Bake Sale will be held in aid of Pieta House after 10 am Mass this Sunday (April 7th) in Glenamaddy Community School. Enjoy a variety of delicious baked goodies while helping to raise valuable funds for Pieta House. All donations for this worthy cause would be greatly appreciated.

Castlerea native and Donamon Dynamos President Mick Harte is preparing to cycle 80km as part of ‘Mick’s 80th Birthday Challenge’ in order to raise funds to send a group of qualified tradespeople to Ethiopia to carry out badly-needed works on the Sebeta Blind School. The challenge, which is supported by Roscommon Sports Partnership in association with Donamon Dynamos, will start from Ros Bowl, Lanesboro Road, Roscommon on Sunday, April 28th and take Mick through Roscommon, east and north east Galway and back to Roscommon town. Mick told the Roscommon People that he is training hard ahead of the big event. “I’m looking forward to it. I started cycling about forty years ago…I used to run up until then but I got a bad injury in my knee so then I bought the bike because it was easier on the knees. “I’d be hoping to do

Pictured at the launch of Mick’s 80th Birthday Challenge at Roscommon Leisure Zone recently were Martin Mylotte, Aidan Collins, Mick Harte and Noel Feeley, Roscommon Sports Partnership. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

around 40 or 50km in a session. I don’t even think about it, just get on the bike and go”. Mick’s ever-growing supporters’ club includes his wife Nello, their four children, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild, and he is also hoping to welcome local cyclists and cycling clubs along the route on the 28th. Well-known local cyclist and EvoPro Racing star, Daire Feeley, helped

launch Mick’s 80th Birthday Challenge and he was full of praise for the Dynamos’ president. “Mick being the man he is means he’s a celebrity in the club and the main man behind the club. To celebrate his 80th birthday along with this cycle as well is just a great idea!” Organiser David Mulrooney is grateful to Mick for his efforts, which will allow a team of tradesmen to travel to Sebeta to con-

struct dorms for vulnerable students. “Each year a group of us called Friends of Belarus Orphange travels to carry out works at an orphanage in Belarus. This year we decided to go to Ethiopia because Patrick and Mary Clarke from Newbridge are doing great work out there the last number of years. “Myself and Padraig Conlon will head out on the 17th of May to get the ball

rolling and then a group of 10 to 15 tradesmen will go out in November,” he said. Mick’s Birthday Challenge will set off from Ros Bowl at 10 am on Sunday, April 28th and the organisers are inviting local cyclists to join them. Entry costs €25 and hot food will be served afterwards. For more information, check out Mick’s Birthday Challenge on Facebook or contact David Mulrooney on 086-2485891.

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12 annual Roscommon Lamb Festival launched!  DAN DOONER

Pictured at the Roscommon Lamb Festival launch at Áras an Chontae were Paul Cuttle, Eugene Cummins, CEO, Roscommon County Council, and Donal Mee, Chairperson, Roscommon Lamb Festival. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Roscommon Lamb Festival launch at Áras an Chontae were Joe Nally and Cllr. Domnick Connolly. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at Roscommon Lamb Festival launch at Áras an Chontae were Una Fannon and Gerry Browne. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

There was a good turnout at Áras an Chontae for last Thursday night’s launch of the 12th annual Roscommon Lamb Festival which runs from Wednesday, May 1st to Monday, May 6th and will coincide with the 21st anniversary of Roscommon town’s twinning with Chartrettes in France. Gerry Fallon renewed his role as MC at last Thursday’s launch, and paid tribute to the Roscommon Lamb Festival Chairman, Donal Mee’s “attention to detail and at-

tention to people”. The Chairman, for his part, was effusive in his praise of all those who ensure the festival runs smoothly including volunteers and sponsors and said that the event continued to grow each year. “It has become quite a national event and this year it has become an international event too,” he said, referencing the 21st town twinning celebrations. Mr. Mee added that more than 30 guests from Chartrettes would be visiting this year’s event. Roscommon County Council

Pictured at the Roscommon Lamb Festival launch at the Áras an Chontae were Fr. John Cullen and Roscommon County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ivan Connaughton. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

CEO, Eugene Cummins, said the that both the council and elected members were “delighted” to support the event once more and called on people to spread the word about this year’s Roscommon Lamb Festival. Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Ivan Connaughton said the festival would have something for everyone and that he would be attending as many events as he could. He described the festival as a major part of the social calendar in the county and he looked forward to welcom-

Pictured at the Roscommon Lamb Festival launch at Áras an Chontae were Cllr. Domnick Connolly, Jeremy Cullen, Roscommon Local Enterprise Office, and Cllr. Nigel Dineen. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Roscommon Lamb Festival launch at Áras an Chontae were Donal Mee, Chairperson, Roscommon Lamb Festival, Jim O’Connor, IFA Chairman and Carmel Gacquin. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

ing visitors from all over the world including Chartrettes over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Guests at last Thursday’s launch were treated to wonderful reception with wine and light refreshments and music by Ukephoric – The Knockcroghery Ukulele Collective. During the launch, those in attendance were entertained by the Roscommon Drama Group, which provided a teaser of ‘A Lone Furrow’, the story of Aleen Cust, a famous veterinary surgeon based in Athleague and Ballygar.

Pictured at the Roscommon Lamb Festival launch at Áras an Chontae were Eileen Fahy and Marguerite Croghan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Roscommon Lamb Festival launch at Áras an Chontae on Thursday evening last were Eugene Cummins, CEO, Roscommon County Council, John Earley of Earley Property Partners and Gerry Fallon, Roscommon Lamb Festival. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

‘Land, Sea and Memory’ exhibition in Ballinasloe Pam Dolan, a contemporary visual artist from Crossmolina in Co. Mayo, will host an exhibition of paintings in the Church Gallery, Ballinasloe Library from April 8th to 26th. The exhibition will be officially launched by Josephine Vahey, TULCA Director next Tuesday, April 9th at 6.30 pm. Pam is inspired by familiar landscape and is particularly drawn to the rugged landscape of the West of Ireland and to our swamps and bogs and their unique terrain. ’Land, Sea and Memory’ is a name that is very appropriate and befitting for the title of this exhibition. She says: “I try to capture the essence of a place and relay to the viewer using a visual language, the story of our unique landscape of which I am so proud!” Pam had a very successful and critically acclaimed solo exhibition at the Town Hall in Galway late last year. The exhibition ‘Boglands, A New Cut’ was featured locally

and opened by Brian Bourke, Artist, RHA.She has also shown in the RDS at Art Source and aims to make this an annual event! Last year she was also selected by RHA Director Patrick T Murphy, as one of the Mayo artists whose work was exhibited as part of ‘Made of Mayo’ exhibition as part of the Mayo Day celebrations in Ballinrobe. Her work has also been on display at Kenny’s Art Gallery, Lahinch. Pam is particularly delighted to be exhibiting in Ballinasloe, by the River Suck as she has strong connections to the town and surrounding countryside. Her husband Gerry is the son of Carmel and the late Tony Dolan from Derrymullen, so she is a regular visitor to the town and aspects of the landscape of its hinterland, are reflected in some of her paintings. The Exhibition will be shown in the Church Gallery at Ballinasloe Library from April 8th to April 26th.

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION The liturgy this Lent has shown us the God of the Exodus. He is a mighty and gracious God, Who out of faithfulness to His covenant has done “great things” for His people, as today’s Psalm puts it. But the “things of long ago,” Isaiah tells us in today’s First Reading, are nothing compared to the “something new” that He will do in the future. Today’s First Reading and Psalm look back to the marvelous deeds of the Exodus. Both see in the Exodus a pattern and prophecy of the future, when God will restore the fortunes of His people fallen in sin. The readings today look forward to a still greater Exodus, when God will gather in the exiled tribes of Israel that had been scattered to the four winds, the ends of the earth. The new Exodus that Israel waited and hoped for has come in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Like the adulterous woman in today’s Gospel, all have been spared by the Lord’s compassion. All have heard His words of forgiveness, His urging to repentance, to be sinners no more. Like Paul in today’s Epistle, Christ has taken possession of every one, claimed each as a child of our heavenly Father. In the Church, God has formed a people for Himself to announce His praise, just as Isaiah said He would. And as Isaiah promised, He has given His “chosen people” living waters to drink in the desert wastelands of the world (see John 7:37–39). But our God is ever a God of the future, not of the past. We are to live with hopeful hearts, “forgetting what lies behind but straining forward to what lies ahead,” as Paul tells us. His salvation, Paul says, is power in the present, “the power of His resurrection”. We are to live awaiting a still greater and final Exodus, pursuing “the goal, the prize of God’s upward calling,” striving in faith to attain the last new thing God promises – ”the resurrection of the dead”. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory. com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

THE BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club Club Pairs – 1st: C. Ansboro & C. McGrath, 2nd: J. Donnellan & J. Halliday, Gross: S. & P. Cooney, 3rd: M. McDermott & J. Adamson. Session 1: K. Dowd & P. O’Shaughnessy, Session 2: L. & L. Curley. St. Coman’s Bridge Club Maureen Mulryan Memorial – 1st: B. McCarthy & M. Smyth, 2nd: P. Kelly & K. Gordon, Gross K. Dowd & C. Ansboro, 3rd: A. Shine & M. Naughton. Session 1: M. McDermott & A. Kilduff, Session 2: G. Kenny & M. Fallon. North/South (Wednesday, 27th) – 1st: G. Hoban & M. Fallon, 2nd: M. McDermott & A. Kilduff, Gross: M. Egan & M. Moran, East/ West – 1st: G. Kenny & M. Fallon, 2nd: E. Curley & J. O’Gara, Gross: K. Dowd & C. Ansboro. Ballymurray Bridge Club President’s Prize (Mrs. Marion Byrne) Session 1 – 1st: P. Kelly & J. Adamson, 2nd: M. Hickey & R. Roughneen, 3rd: K. Coyle & M. Dolan. Kilbride Bridge Club North/South – 1st: P. Murray O’Brien & B. Fallon, 2nd: M. Hussey & L. Hussey, 3rd: M. Kelly & P. Clogher. East/West – 1st: J. Hunt & A. Gaffney, 2nd: G. McDermott & A. Igoe, 3rd: M. Farrell & E. Dowling.

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Cowardly attack on cyclist reveals a disturbing trend It’s Thursday morning of last week, and myself and the (mostly) trusty old Volvo are heading off to work in Athlone. The radio is tuned to Joe Finnegan on Shannonside, where he is interviewing a gentleman named Noel. The story Noel had to tell made me wonder about the type of world we now live in. Noel, who is a highly experienced cyclist and has been cycling competitively and recreationally around Ireland for more than sixty years, was out for a spin the previous Sunday afternoon and was within a few hundred metres of his home when, all of a sudden, he found himself on the broad of his back, having fallen off his bike. He was badly dazed but fortunate that he wasn’t too badly injured or even killed. A few people came to Noel’s aid and got him off the road before he was run over.

A lady who was helping him told Noel what had happened. Apparently a black Passat was passing when someone opened a window and let fly with an Argos catalogue, which hit Noel and sent him flying off his bike. Noel said he believed the Passat hit him as well, but even if it didn’t, being hit by an Argos catalogue at high speed was an awful thing to happen, and an appalling, dangerous and cowardly act. However, according to Noel, this was anything but an isolated incident. It seems that cyclists are subject to all kinds of abuse while on their travels, including being pushed off their bikes by having car doors opened into them, having many types of missiles thrown at them, and occasionally even being physically assaulted. Apparently the ‘fun’ element in all of this is recording the incident, whatever it is,

and putting it up on social media for the amusement of other like-minded, twisted people who glory in this type of unforgivable behaviour. The Argos catalogue is a huge book and anyone getting one flung at them from a moving car is in grave danger of serious injury. I am glad to say that Noel has reported the assault to the Gardaí and hopefully the horrible person or persons that did this will be caught and will be made pay a heavy penalty for their actions. I know that sometimes we all give out about cyclists on the roads, particularly when they travel in groups and take up the whole road, but everyone is entitled to be treated properly and to travel in safety. The lowlifes that think it’s funny to behave in the way they did to an innocent man should be ashamed.

Showband nostalgia, but also a grim reminder of dark days For some reason in this country we seem to have a habit of trying to make stars out of people who have been popular on reality shows. So someone in RTÉ dreamed up the idea of giving us a Sunday night dose of Marty Morrissey and Bernard O’Shea, both of whom wowed the nation in last year’s Dancing with the Stars, on the assumption that their various escapades would draw the viewers in their hundreds of thousands. Now I don’t dislike either of them, with Marty being reasonably good as a GAA commentator and Bernard being okay as a comedian, but I just couldn’t bring myself to watch their first offering. Therefore, I don’t know if it was a viewer’s dream or nightmare! I do know that the programme I watched in its place was absolutely riveting and very disturbing in that it brought back, in full graphic detail, the horror of Northern Ireland back in the time of The Troubles. Ardal O’Hanlon brought us back to the showband phenomenon of the 1960s and ‘70s and it was thoroughly enjoyable. The programme itself looked at the extraordinary showband boom and the success of top bands and singers, like the Royal

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and Brendan Bowyer, the Miami and Dickie Rock, the Mainliners and Big Tom, and many more such as Margo and Eileen Reid, who all enjoyed unbelievable fame and fortune. However, it was the story of the Miami Showband massacre, which took place on July 31st 1975, as the band fronted by twenty-yearold heartthrob Fran O’Toole were returning from a gig in Banbridge, Co. Down, that made me realise, as the Brexit crisis continues, how bad things used to be and how welcome the arrival of peace more than twenty years ago now has been. The sheer horror of that night, when three members of the Miami were brutally murdered and two more seriously injured, was not glossed over in the programme. One can only speculate as to how

human beings could behave in that way to others, whose only ‘crime’ was trying to entertain people in a community that was crying out for something to allow them escape from the horror of violence and crime. No matter what comes down the line with Brexit, let’s all pray that sectarian violence and murder doesn’t make its way back to our little island. One of the programme’s interesting revelations came from Twink, who recalled a dancehall promoter filling satchels with cash after a successful night at the box office. She met him again some years later when he had become our Taoiseach. It was of course Longford’s own, Albert Reynolds. It’s sometimes funny where life’s path takes us. I’m sure as Albert filled his satchel back in those great showband days, he was unlikely to imagine that he would end up as the leader of our country, and that he would later be credited with being hugely influential in the bringing about of the peace process. Twink went on to be a successful singer, a TV star, a stand-up comedian, and a huge Panto Queen…but her greatest claim to fame is that she is Godmother to one of my children! It’s a funny old world.

Leinster can retain crown! A quick word about the rugby last weekend. The two games involving Munster and Leinster were hugely enthralling affairs. The thing it really proved is that, even though they were both inferior to their respective opposition, experience is a great thing and both of them drew on the huge amount they have to see them through. It is unlikely to bring Munster any further, as they must now go to the best of the English Premiership sides, Saracens but Leinster, who have a home semi-final with former French giants, Toulouse, will fancy their chances of getting to the final and retaining their title. I think they will!

Praying for good ploughing weather! Finally for this week, all roads lead to Kilbegnet, Creggs this weekend, when the County Ploughing Championships take place on Hanley’s farm this Sunday (7th). A large crowd is expected to see all the goings-on and as usual, it promises to be a big family day out, with all kinds of activities to keep young and old occupied. Barra O’Brien tells me there will be sheepdog trials as well. It all promises to be a great day’s fun and entertainment, and let’s hope the weather Gods look kindly on Kilbegnet on Sunday at least – and I hope to see you there!

Till next week, Bye for now!

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Words of wit and wisdom with MIRIAM KERINS

Pictured at the coffee morning in aid of Roscommon Cancer Support Services (Vita House) at Kilbride Community Centre were Eoghan, Joe and James Murray. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the coffee morning in aid of Roscommon Cancer Support Services (Vita House) at Kilbride Community Centre were Geraldine Mearon, Mary Kelly and Anne Marie Shanagher. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the coffee morning in aid of Roscommon Cancer Support Services (Vita House) at Kilbride Community Centre were Andrew Duignan and Catherine Keigher. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the coffee morning in aid of Roscommon Cancer Support Services (Vita House) at Kilbride Community Centre were Ashling and Ciara Cronin. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the coffee morning in aid of Roscommon Cancer Support Services (Vita House) at Kilbride Community Centre were Veronica Corcoran, Marian Keigher, Deputy Denis Naughten and Sarah Brennan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Helping an abuse survivor to heal can be hard – but it’s not impossible A single ‘phone call alerting me to the death of a deeply-despised person changed the direction of this week’s column. Therefore, in my attempt to show solidarity with fellow abuse survivors, (both male and female) who’ve experienced a life-altering encounter, my content will be of an adult nature. The well-meant, yet hesitant, “I’m not sure if you’re aware, but X is dead,” was intended to bring me solace. Lift a weight off my shoulders. You see, X’s demise, I’ve since learned, was some months in the making, and occurred thanks to him drinking himself to death. Dipsomania was a behaviour X had engaged in prior to him savagely raping me, and of course, he continued to abuse alcohol long afterwards. It would appear, fellow survivors, that causing damage and destruction was a big part of this freak’s depraved nature. Indeed, his ‘alcoholism’ and ‘depression’ were ‘medical conditions’ and excuses used by his, (and by a certain member of my own) family, as the perfect justification to condone his

disgusting act. And, because my grief surrounding what he did to me remains somewhat unresolved, news of his death brought me no solace and sadly, no closure. Those who’ve experienced sexual abuse will likely tell you that the crematorium, (I’m told they cremated him), and the death of a much-despised one, is not, as I’ve come to discover, the place to bury the hurt hatchet. And, while it’s difficult for loved ones to offer consolation to survivors under these circumstances, I implore you, to please, do not place this monster’s death centre stage, and instead, ask how the news makes them feel…ask what trauma it has likely triggered; be present with them and do not fob them off with “look, he’s gone, forget about him,” because to do that only forces your loved one to try to heal in isolation and in shame. We deserve better from you! We deserve and we need your support to help us try to erase our pain, and hopefully, find our peace. You see, despite my certainty

that X is now lifeless – and I knew, as I received the call, his shell of a drink-ravaged body was physically lying on a cold mortuary slab in a Dublin hospital – the fact is, in that moment, both mentally, and within every nerve of my body, the act he’d forced upon me over a decade ago was still very real. Still tremendously tangible. And yes, while I do feel enormous relief that the world is now one sick pervert short – and while I’m over the physical aspects of what he did to me – the bottom line is, in the innermost crevices of my heart, I, like many other abuse survivors, am quietly carrying the huge burden of coming to terms with a situation where some ugly whack-job’s single, selfish act has caused me to lose so, so much. In my case I lost what I’d thought was a happy, solid, mutually loving and respectful (former) marriage, (he didn’t defend my honour), a beautiful home I’d worked my butt off to buy, and the life I once had. But hey survivors, we cannot

change our past. And, this week, while I’ve come to the realisation that rehashing heartwrenching memories of X’s attack will only serve to keep me mired in a hurricane of pain and grief, at least I can take comfort in knowing that, due to his death, his name will (hopefully) no longer be uttered at social gatherings. However, while it feels abnormal to humanise the demon that caused me so much hurt, learning about his death at such an advanced stage means I was robbed of the opportunity to have confronted him face to face. Robbed of my moment to look him in his blurry, alcoholdamaged eyes, and, before he lapsed into his coma, inform him that while he will be gone from this earth forever, my future, in which he will no longer be able to insert himself, will be mine… to live on, and to claim as my own. * For readers who have been affected by physical/emotional/ sexual abuse, here is the national 24-Hour Helpline on 1800 77 8888 or by email at counselling@rcc.ie.

TV licence fee payers deserve a refund, not an increase! On a lighter note…apparently, according to Larry Bass, the (I’d imagine) highly-paid producer of RTE’s Dancing with the Stars, the show’s return is ‘in jeopardy unless the TV licence (fee) is increased’…from the current daylight robbery rate of €160. Now as far as I’m concerned, due to the inferior level of what in my opinion is third rate tripe currently being churned out by RTE, our national broadcaster should not only hang its head in shame, it should give us licence fee payers a refund, not an increase. Look Larry love, while I enjoyed watching your series, (I do love an aul dance), the thing is, going to the RTE canteen and gathering Z listers, (sorry stars), some of whom have probably plummeted to rock-bottom on the entertainment value scale (in fact, a few had names that barely even registered with viewers) and then, with a neck bigger than a jockey’s privates, packaging them as ‘must see’ TV, before using the offering as a driftnet to lure us cash-strapped licence fee payers to generate and justify a bigger budget for yourself, is downright greedy. Okay, while I have a choice not to watch a broadcaster that appears to go the extra mile when showcasing a shed-load of inferior programmes, unfortunately, as it’s a

Crystal Swing’s Derek Burke, writer Victoria Mary Clarke, Senator David Norris, Olympian David Gillick, singer Dana and comedienne Alison Spittle star in Celebrity Globetrotters, a new RTE six part travel series.

legal requirement, I pay my licence fee with all of the enthusiasm of a woman with a gun aimed at her head! According to Mr. Bass, “If RTÉ isn’t correctly funded, it can’t run the schedules as it’s been running”. Really? Then great! No loss. I can do without paying for jolly holiday road trips for Daniel and his ‘dipstick,’ (no not Majella…his rod for measuring the level of oil in his camper van). Ya had to see the episode! And don’t get me started

on the self-congratulatory bunch featured on Celebrity Globetrotters…whom, it must be said, under normal conditions, would barely register as Z listers, who were, bless them, taken ‘completely out of their comfort zones,’ (er, what was that now, tracksuits, hoodies and crocs?) in order to live it large on taxpayers’ money! Seriously RTE, I’ve been better entertained watching the in-flight safety video on a budget airline.

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Hamrock’s Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Tel.: (090) 6663325 Saturday, 6th April:

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Matt Molloy and John Carty pictured at the launch of the County Fleadh Cheoil in Spells Bar, Ballaghaderreen last week. The Roscommon County Fleadh Cheoil takes place in Ballaghaderreen over the Easter weekend. Pic: Mick McCormack

The Ballaghaderreen Fleadh Cheoil organisers Kieran Donoghue, Maura Lowry, Neil Sheridan, Carmel Quinn and Micheál Frain at the launch of the County Fleadh Cheoil in Spells Bar, Ballaghaderreen last week. The Roscommon County Fleadh Cheoil takes place in Ballaghaderreen over the Easter weekend. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Revelator 10pm Elizabeth Forestt has a front row seat for John Carty, Matt Molloy and Patsy Hanly at the launch of the County Fleadh in Ballaghaderreen last week. The Roscommon County Fleadh Cheoil takes place in Ballaghaderreen over the Easter weekend. Pic: Mick McCormack

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See Jimmy Crowley in Murray’s tonight Legendary Cork balladeer, Jimmy Crowley will be special guest of South Roscommon Singers Circle in Murray’s of Knockcroghery on this Thursday, 4th of April. Jimmy, an old friend of the circle, is best known for such classics as Johnny Jump Up, Salonika, Do You Want Your Old Lobby Washed Down?, The Boys of Fairhill, and The Armoured Car. So, don’t miss this opportunity to catch this legend of The Irish folk scene. The singing starts at 9 pm sharp. Admission is free, but there will be a raffle on the night.

The pride of Ballaghaderreen! Matt Molloy pictured launching the County Fleadh with a tune in Spells bar, Ballaghaderreen last week. The Roscommon County Fleadh Cheoil takes place in Ballaghaderreen over the Easter weekend. Pic: Mick McCormack

‘Return of Spring’ at Roscommon Arts Centre On Saturday, April 13th Roscommon Arts Centre welcomes back Ceol Connected, the team that brought Tradoodle Roscommon to town last October. This time Ceol Connected, which comprises of Thomas Johnston and Niamh Lawlor, bring the captivating ‘Return of Spring’ to the arts centre stage. Every year in Whistleberry Forest, the creatures of the forest look forward to the end of the frosty winter, and to the beginning of spring. This year was a little different however, as springtime had arrived much earlier than usual. All the

hibernating animals, except for Huggy the hedgehog, were still curled up fast asleep. Huggy must go on an adventurous musical quest in search of evidence of spring if he is to convince his friends that it is time to wake up! This wonderfully interactive performance is suitable for children aged 3 to 5 and is filled with music, song, theatre and two very cute hedgehogs! The performance commences at 2 pm and tickets are €5. Tickets are available now from Roscommon Arts Centre on 090-6625824 and from www.roscommonartscentre.ie

On Saturday, April 13th Roscommon Arts Centre welcomes back Ceol Connected, the team that brought Tradoodle Roscommon to town last October

Catherine Jordan

Workshops and classes at the Arts Centre As the current building works draw near a close at Roscommon Arts Centre, the venue is pleased to announce the welcome return of some of its most popular workshops. Catherine Jordan and her Songbirds are back on Tuesday, April 16th from 2 pm-3.30 pm. This singing group for the over 50s, love traditional and folk songs so if you are a fan of a good old sing-song this is the group for you. It’s free, new members always welcome, just pre-book at box office. Catherine Donnelly and her dance troupe The Elderberries make a welcome return on Wednesday, April 17th from 11 am-12 pm. These gentle drop-in sessions for those aged 55+ are designed to get you moving while improving strength and flexibility. Classes are €7 and newcomers are always welcome. As part of this year’s Bealtaine Festival, the arts centre is delighted to welcome back actress and facilitator Julie Sharkey with her Acting Workshops for the Over 50s entitled ‘Act Your Age’. Julie’s sessions will introduce you to acting through theatre games, improvisation, voice and character work in an informal and relaxed environment. No experience necessary. For more information on all Arts Centre workshops and classes contact the box office on 090-6625824

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Faces & Places JJ Harlow’s, Roscommon Pics: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Saturday night last were Barry Webb and Shannon Geraghty. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Saturday night last were Caitriona Curley, Lynne Kelly and Martina Hegarty. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Saturday night last were Conor McCarthy and Áine Prior. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Saturday night last were Caoimhe Hand, Tracey Kelly and Deirdre Lenihan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Saturday night last were Eamon Giles, Rose Gavigan and Ernie McElhinney. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Saturday night last were Siobhan McNamara and Matthew Murphy. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Saturday night last celebrating their recent engagement were Dan Dooner and Anna Ryan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Saturday night last were Eithne Gallagher and Leon Brydone. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s on Saturday night last were Bláthnaid Casserley, Deirdre McElroy and Siobhan Murray. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Pictured at the Kilteevan Community Development Group table quiz in Paddy Finn’s last Saturday night were Breege Gibbons and Gary Reynolds. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Kilteevan Community Development Group table quiz in Paddy Finn’s last Saturday night were Emma Donlon, Sean Gilleran, Yvonne Collins and Mark Molloy. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Faces & Places Paddy Finn’s Kilteevan Pictured at the Kilteevan Community Development Group table quiz in Paddy Finn’s last Saturday night were Garrett Spellman, Bobby Smith and Finbar Spellman. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Pictured at the Kilteevan Community Development Group table quiz in Paddy Finn’s last Saturday night were Joe Davis, Michael Egan and David Gibbons. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Kilteevan Community Development Group table quiz in Paddy Finn’s last Saturday night were Dion Hegarty and Will Keane. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Kilteevan Community Development Group table quiz in Paddy Finn’s last Saturday night were Yvette McNeela and Brenda Hegarty. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Kilteevan Community Development Group table quiz in Paddy Finn’s last Saturday night were Emily Murray and Ger Cunningham. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Kilteevan Community Development Group table quiz in Paddy Finn’s last Saturday night were Frank Gilleran, Donnie Farrell and James Brosnan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Kilteevan Community Development Group table quiz in Paddy Finn’s last Saturday night were Clodagh Spellman and Sharon McGeeney. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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FARMING FOCUS

(incorporating 2019 Ploughing Championships)

Ewe beauties!

Farm Technician Henry Walsh and Nicola Fetherstone, Stonepark, Roscommon, a 2nd year PHD student with UCD and Teagasc, checks on a Belclare ewe who has given birth to her second set of sextuplet lambs in a year on the Teagasc Mellows Campus in Athenry, Co. Galway. Photo: Philip Doyle.

Second set of sextuplets at Teagasc facility  DAN DOONER

There is a Roscommon link to the recent birth of six lambs to a ewe at the Teagasc facility in Athenry, Co. Galway. Nicola Fetherstone from Stonepark in Roscommon is currently studying for her PhD at the facility and the ewe is part of the flock

that her studies are on. The 24-year-old, who had studied Agricultural Science in UCD, said it was the second time in a little over a year that the ewe had given birth to sextuplets. “The six lambs – three boys and three girls – were born at 1 am on Monday, March 18th. The ewe had

six last year, three the year before and five the year before that. So, 20 in just four years,” she said. Nicola said that mother and lambs are doing well despite having being delivered backwards! “Some breeds may have three or four and a rare one may have five. The Belclare breed which was created

by Teagasc is known for its prolificacy but even this is unusual. “Two of the lambs have been sent out to the field with the mother while the other four are being looked after in the artificial rearing unit. They ranged in weight from 2.7kgs to 4.7kgs are they’re doing well,” she said.

On the straight and furrow All A ll roads roads tto o llead ead tto oC Creggs reggs

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Ploughing event to attract the country’s ﬁnest competitors T

he Hanley farm at Kilbegnet, Creggs, is proud to host this year’s County Roscommon Ploughing Championships this Sunday (April 7th) for what promises to be an entertaining day out for all the family. The Championships form the qualifying round for selection of the Roscommon ploughing representatives at the National Championships. The event will attract the finest

plough men and women from all over the country as they compete in various open and confined competitions across all ploughing disciplines, ranging from the large modern reversible ploughs to the horse ploughs, not forgetting the most ancient skill of them all – loy digging, which the County Roscommon Ploughing Association has done so much in preserving and celebrating this ancient skill.

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Padraig Nolan and Mary Conry Candler pictured at the launch of the 2019 County Roscommon Ploughing Championships in Cuisle, Donamon recently. Pic: Mick McCormack.

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The event will attract the ﬁnest plough men and women from all over the country as they compete in various open and conﬁned competitions across all ploughing disciplines

The annual ploughing match is a highlight of the rural calendar in County Roscommon, bringing together young and old for a fun-filled day. Younger visitors will enjoy bouncing castles and various other attractions, teenagers will be attracted by the Macra Farm Skills competition, while visitors of all ages will enjoy looking at the craft displays, such as the displays of coppercraft, the blacksmith at work, wool spinning and the making of wooden toys for children. Various trade stands will also be displaying their products. The main sponsor of this year’s event is Ward & Burke, an international civil engineering firm with strong roots in the Creggs

area. Ward & Burke will have a large civil engineering display on the field, including drilling machine, flow meters and pipelines and will also be offering opportunities on the day for young people starting out after state education. Ploughing competitions will get underway at 12 noon sharp and will continue until 5 pm. This year’s event will be officially opened at 2 pm by Dr. Patrick Wall, Professor of Public Health at UCD. His teaching and research interests include food borne diseases, lifestyle related diseases and health damaging consumer behaviour. He is a co-director of the UCD Centre for Behaviour and

Health which is engaged in research on behavioural economics, population health disparities and policy interventions. He qualified in Veterinary Medicine in University College Dublin, in Human Medicine in the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. He has an MSc in Infectious diseases from the University of London and an MBA from the Michael Smurfit School of Business. He is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Public Health, a Member of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine of Ireland, a Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine in the UK and is a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

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Niall Lohan of main sponsors Ward & Burke pictured with Joe Fitzmaurice, Treasurer, Roscommon Ploughing Association, Tom Tighe, Chairperson and Padraig Nolan, Roscommon NPA rep.

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Members of County Roscommon Ploughing Association committee pictured at the launch of the 2019 County Roscommon Ploughing Championships in Cuisle, Donamon, recently. Back row (left to right): John Hanley, PRO, Joe Fitzmaurice, Treasurer, Eddie John Beattie, Joe Folliard, John O’Leary, James Coffey, Killian Whyte, Joe Kelly, Michael Lambert, Padraig Nolan, NPA representative. Front row (left to right): Mary Conry Candler, Con McGarry, Michael John Brehony, Des Hunt, Tom Tighe, Chairperson, Pauline Lavin. Pic: Mick McCormack

WARD & BURKE apprenticeships on offer! See also page 29 Ward & Burke, an international civil engineering firm, is looking for young men and women to fill apprenticeships within their company. Suitable candidates should be motivated to work, not afraid to work outdoors and generally feel that they would benefit better from a hands-on experience rather than in an academic setting. Staff from Ward & Burke will be on hand to talk to

prospective trainees on the day. Ward & Burke are currently working with CIF, City and Guilds and a number of utility providers to put together a programme of learning which would lead to an apprenticeship qualification. Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board will also be present on the day to speak to any young people or their parents about further training and education courses which they currently offer.

Fun for all at this year’s championships! There plenty on offer for both competitors and visitors to this year’s County Roscommon Ploughing Championships. Competitions classes feature junior and senior competitors, is all disciplines featuring two furrow three furrow, trailed vintage ploughs, vintage mounted ploughing, horse ploughing, and loy digging. Other attractions on the day will include the Farm Skills competition, which is run by local Macra na Feirme clubs. There will also be music from local musicians and a kitchen garden demonstration by Gerry Browne. Younger children will enjoy the delight of a bouncing castle, which is always a popular attraction.

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Members of the extended Hanley family, Kilbegnet, who will be hosting this year’s County Roscommon Ploughing Championships pictured at the launch in Cuisle, Donamon, recently. Back row (left to right) Grace, Suzanne, Kate, Jack. Middle row (left to right): John, Jacinta, Noeline, Fiona, Susan, Brian and Grainne. Front row: Brian, Colette, Ailbhe, Noel, Maeve. Pic: Mick McCormack

Try your hand ploughing the land! Young people interested in learning the art of ploughing are invited to Hanley’s Farm on Saturday, the 6th of April for the novice ploughing event, which will see young people with little or no experience

of ploughing receive coaching in the art of ploughing and get to grips with the various skills involved. Those attending the novice event will be heartened to hear that last

year’s novice winner, Brian Mulvihill from Glinsk, went on to win third in the All-Ireland, coached in ploughing skills by Fuerty’s Noel Moran, himself a veteran of several national ploughing events.

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Another traditional skill that will be on display is sheepdog trialling. Ballinagare’s Con McGarry is no stranger to Hanley’s Farm in Kilbegnet as it was the venue for the International Sheepdog Trials five years ago in 2014. Con will once again demonstrate the special bond between dog handler and dog and these trials are always popular with visitors to the Roscommon ploughing event.

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Coaches and ploughs will be available for any young person who wants to try their hand at ploughing on the day and there will also be novice horse ploughing at this year’s event.

John Hanley, Cllr. Tony Ward and Mary Conry Candler pictured at the launch of the 2019 County Roscommon Ploughing Championships in Cuisle, Donamon recently. Pic: Mick McCormack.

A celebration of traditional skills The annual County Roscommon Ploughing Championships seeks to celebrate all of the traditional skills associated with farming and rural life in this region. The event always features a large craft display area and this year will be no different. Mark Wilson will dem-

onstrate copper craft. Niall Miller will demonstrate woodland crafts, making wooden toys and activities for children. There will also be an opportunity for children to make rustic faces, always a popular pastime for younger visitors to the ploughing. Joe Gowran will demon-

strate hazel hurdle making, while Bridget Banham will show how to spin wool. Padraic Straghan will show off the skills of the traditional blacksmith, which always proves a major attraction with visitors, while Patricia O’Flaherty will demonstrate the skill of basket making.

Connacht Horse Ploughing title is on offer! Horse ploughmen and women from all over Connacht will descend on Creggs this Sunday (7th) for the inaugural Connacht Horse Ploughing title. This competition, which is confined to competitors from the Connacht region, has been sanctioned by the NPA and will feature a prize fund of €1,000,

kindly sponsored by the Sweeney family from Strokestown. No doubt the title will attract a range of competitors from all across the west of Ireland, who will vie for the inaugural title. The attractive prize fund also enhances the prestige of the occasion and will make for a great spectacle on the day.

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his year’s County Roscommon Ploughing Championships were launched on Wednesday, 27th of March at the impressive facilities of Cuisle Holiday Centre in Donamon. This year’s event will take place on the Hanley family lands at Kilbegnet in Creggs. At the recent launch, the event’s main sponsors. Ward & Burke, as well as the many associated sponsors, local businesses and families, were thanked for their continued support. The launch had started with a minute’s silence for Rose Beirne who sadly passed away earlier that day. Tom Tighe, Roscommon Ploughing Association Chairman, welcomed everyone to the launch and said that the annual Ploughing Championships came at a time when there was uncertainty in the Irish agricultural sector. “Agriculture is going through a testing time and never more so with Brexit. They seem to voting on what to vote for in the UK at the moment. Hopefully it won’t come to tariffs being put on Irish beef and hopefully we don’t have a hard border,” he said. Mr. Tighe said that some of those involved in agriculture would remember the difficulties posed by border checks. He said: “I remember we were stopped one night and we were asked where we were going. We said ‘Strokestown’ and he asked ‘Is that Strokestown in Co. Killarney?’” On a more positive note, Mr. Tighe said that it had been “one of the mildest winters ever” and very positive in terms of fodder.

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He added that the ageing profile of farmers was something that had been discussed quite a lot in the media and that it was up to those present to encourage younger farmers and those starting out in the sector. This year’s championships will take place on the lands of the Hanleys in Kilbegnet and the Roscommon association’s PRO John Hanley was looking forward to welcoming visitors this Sunday, having hosted the International Sheepdog Trials in 2014. “This is not just John Hanley welcoming everyone, this is the Hanley family,” he said. “What a community we have here. I reckon rural Ireland is alive and kicking and that’s (down to) the people that’s in it. Looking down here tonight (at the big attendance), that’s community spirit!”

Mr. Hanley said that when the idea of hosting the event was put to his family, their response was ‘Why not? It’s an honour that we were asked to host it’. He thanked the ploughing championships’ many sponsors, saying the show couldn’t go on without them. He also paid special tribute to Ward & Burke Construction, who are the event’s main sponsors. “From humble beginnings we have an international company employing the guts of 1,000 people in Ireland, the UK and the US. Ward & Burke spare nothing in the community and are a credit to our parish,” he said. He concluded with a wish for good weather this weekend and said that once the weather was on the side of the organisers, the event would be a success.

Con McGarry will be at the ploughing once again with his annual sheepdog demonstrations. “It must be the 20th year or thereabouts running the sheepdog trials. It always brings a lot of interested people out on the day. There’s a lot of enjoyment seeing what the dogs can do,” he said. Mena Dohery of Roscommon Leader Partnership said that there would be some very interested spectators at this year’s event. “We are working with 20 Syrian families and some of them will come along and showcase their arts and crafts at the ploughing. “Where would we be without the community of rural Ireland? Theses Syrian families want to be part of it and hopefully local people can come and see their talents,” she said.

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Gerry Browne will once again run the arts and crafts village this Sunday. Roscommon’s National Ploughing Association representative, Padraig Nolan, had high praise for the standard of stewarding in the county. “We supply the National Ploughing Championships with stewards and supervisors. We supply two head supervisors which is a great honour”. Mr. Nolan said that this year’s national ploughing would take place in Carlow and that the midlands counties were the best option when it came to hosting the event. Tom Tighe brought the official speeches to a close and said the committee looked forward to welcoming 50-60 competitors from across the country and from Northern Ireland to Creggs on Sunday.

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Hanley’s farm in Kilbegnet, Creggs will host the 2019 County Roscommon Ploughing Championships this Sunday (7th) and while this is the first time that Hanley’s farm has hosted the ploughing event, the fields that will feature at next Sunday’s ploughing match have been traversed by many ploughs over the decades and centuries. Noel Hanley is a familiar figure to many people the length and breadth of County Roscommon and beyond and he has been fascinated by ploughing and tillage since his childhood. During the Second World War, approximately 50 acres of Hanley’s farm was selected as suitable for local farmers to till plots as part of the Compulsory Tillage Order, and during subsequent years the farm was a hive of activity as local families congregated at Hanley’s to plough and till the soil and harvest the resulting crops. It was a time of great upheaval in Hanleys. Noel’s father Jack died in 1942, leaving his mother Elizabeth (nee Dolan) to oversee the running of a large farm while also raising three young sons. At the time of his father’s death Noel was aged 9, the middle of three sons, his brothers being Colm and Brian. Noel recalls: “My father died in 1942. Then the following year, the Compulsory Tillage came in for the farm. The land was mapped and they picked out the land good enough to plough. A good deal of our land had holes and hollows in it and that wasn’t put in. “I remember Michael Kilby from Creggs, he

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used to come down and have an auction in the evening at the beginning of each year. There was 13 acres one side of the house and 12 the other side and 20 acres in off the road on the site where the ploughing will be. “Local families would take an acre or two to till and would sow oats or barley. A lot of families were from Skehard. We were going to school at the time and I remember there was great excitement when the crops were cut. When the crops were ready, Al Mullaney from Ballincurry would come with a big chain tied to the bike and I would have to stretch it out for him and he would measure the length and breadth of every plot of tillage and calculate the acreage. “The people that took the tillage would do their own ploughing and sowing, usually they would have an acre each but some people took two acres. They would bring their own horses, every two farmers would be in ‘co’ (working in co-operation). Farmers were only able to keep one horse and they would work with a neighbour and bring their own plough and plough and harrow and sow the tillage. There was no such

thing as a spray to kill thistles, they would be spudding thistles with a spade”. Noel remembers many of those who took the tillage during the 1940s. “Willie Fannon’s father Paddy Fannon (Lenamarla) had a pair of horses and he would take a couple of acres because he was out on hire at the time. Then there was his brother Pete and Tom Madden and Jack Quinn in Skehard. Tom Whyte, Mick White and Pake Ward, (neighbours in Kilbegnet) they worked together and took tillage on the land inside. “When the crops were ready, they cut it and stooked it and brought it home and put it into the garden and threshed it in the back end (of the year). Tim Lohan and Johnny Lohan had a thresher with donkeys at the time. There were six or seven donkeys pulling this big thresher. Tim and Johnny used to do an awful lot of threshing work at the time. “At that time most people were working a Pierce plough. There were wheel ploughs and swing ploughs. The swing plough had no wheels and you had to hold it with your hands. With the wheel plough you could set the wheels in place to help you. Then there was spring tooth harrow or a wooden harrow for the harrowing. “If it was a bad year, sometimes it had to be cut with a scythe and in a fine year they had a mowing machine with a tackle on it to make the sheaves and a gang of men would be stooking the sheaves. At that time it took two days to plough an Irish acre, there were four roods to an Irish acre and three roods to an English acre, but it was all Irish acres during

the compulsory tillage,” Noel said. Heavy Clydesdales were the preferred horses at the time, having the strength to pull the plough and a steady gait to ensure a straight line of ploughing. Noel remembers many good ploughmen of that era. “John Keegan from Rushfield, known as Rebel Keegan, he’d open any field and he would have the scraw as straight as a die. Jack Keane from Kilbegnet (Bina’s brother) he was out on hire at the time and he was a great ploughman, as was Paddy Connelly from Carton, who later married and lived in Goff Street, Roscommon. Paddy was well known in the region as a buyer of sheep and cattle. Bill Keane from Kilbegnet also had a machine at that time. “Threshing was the big day and you would have a meitheal of men around the place and jars of porter for them to drink and bacon and cabbage for them to eat. Some farmers would have big stooks of oats and they would take two days to do the threshing. “Mostly they brought the oats to the mill and would keep what they wanted for themselves, to feed horses and to crush for feeding sheep and cattle. Some people had hand crushers but it would take a long time to crush a barrel of oats by hand. Mick Roarke in Creggs had a crusher and he would crush a big bag of oats”. Farrell’s Mill in Castlecoote was the destination of much of the oats and barley grown in Hanleys at that time. “Before my father died, he used to have tillage, he’d have three or four acres of turnips and man-

gels but my mother packed that in after he died. He had 20 or 25 stall feds in the sheds and stables and most of them would go to Prussia Street or an odd butcher from Roscommon would come out and buy one of the cattle for the butcher’s shop. “We used to send them off from Donamon Station to Prussia Street in Dublin, at that time that was the big cattle market. Then they got rid of it because the cattle had to go through the streets of Dublin to be loaded on the boats and the market in Prussia Street was moved to County Meath. “We would walk the cattle from here to Donamon station. Michael Hussey in Gortnadieve (father of Tom and John Hussey), was a great cowman. He would go and get a wagon for 12 or 14 cows and they would be loaded in Donamon and be sent off on Tuesday for the market in Prussia Street on a Wednesday”. Prussia Street market in Stoneybatter in Dublin hes to Best wisagriculwas the country’s tural stock R exchange on mthe oscomin 1950s and 1960s. In 1957 m fro ghing catalmost over Plou249,000 tle were sold at the market and in 1960 over 425,000 sheep were sold there. Increasing opposition from business interests in Dublin and better road transport led to the eventual closure of the market in May 1973. “Michael Hussey would go to all the fairs around and about and would keep the cattle at the house and every week he would have a wagon load for Dublin and any calves they had, he would sell locally,” Noel remembers. As a youngster Noel was impressed Continued on page 33 ->

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Continued from page 32 –> by the work ethic of the men he saw working at the tillage on the farm, men like Owen Toolan and Peter Fannon. “As a gosoon, I’d be watching Peter Fannon, he could cut an acre in a day with his two horses. He was a great man to work. There wasn’t too many able to do it. He would have a young crowd tying the oats and stooking it after him”. Often those working on the farm and working at the tillage had long journeys to make home on foot. “Jim Tighe from Cloonfaughna worked for years in our place and when he was going home at night

he had two rivers to cross. He’d be heading home in the dark with a flashlight and as a gosoon I often thought that he’d get lost, but he knew the way well. In later years his sons Tommy and Paddy would be with him, they would be here when they’d get the holidays from school in July, their father would bring them out spreading the turf for my father”. Many of the ‘villages’ that Noel recalls the farmers coming from are now greatly diminished, few more so than Derryhippo. “Jimmy Mulvihill from Derryhippo worked here when I was a young lad. At the time he was working here there were 31 houses in Derryhippo, there’s only

a handful of houses there now”. The end of the war brought an end to the Compulsory Tillage Order and with it an end to the hive of activity on the Hanley farm. Tillage continues to be a feature on Hanley’s farm. Noel’s farm is now farmed by his sons John and Brian, with John concentrating on tillage and cattle while Brian concentrates on dairying and horses. However, on Sunday, the spectacle of horse ploughing will return to Carnaglough with numbers not seen in the townland since the heady days of Compulsory Tillage in the 1940s. Apart from the usual features of a county plough-

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Crime call! IFA wants community policing report implemented IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has welcomed the publication by the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice and Equality of its Report on Community Policing and Rural Crime. Richard Kennedy said IFA has taken a proactive role in the area of crime prevention, but that more can and must be done by the Government, as evidenced by this report.

He highlighted how over the last year, several serious incidents have occurred on farms. Many farmers and rural dwellers live in real fear for their safety, which is compounded by geographic and service isolation. Theft of valuables from rural homes and of livestock and machinery from farms is also a major concern. Richard Kennedy said: “IFA has said many times that there is a need for greater patrolling of rural

Ireland. Farm families need to see a much greater Garda presence on the road. The JOC has agreed with us and included it as one of its key recommendations”. A proposal to establish a dedicated Rural Crime Task Force in crime blackspots was suggested by the IFA in its presentation to the JOC last October. At the time, IFA highlighted how a similar UK Task Force has been successful in tackling rural crime. This has also

been included in the list of recommendations. “The Committee has done good work and produced a sensible, workable report. However, it will be a fruitless exercise if it left on a shelf gathering dust. The Minister for Justice, Charlie Flanagan and his officials must set out a clear timetable for implementation and IFA will be seeking a meeting with him to discuss this as soon as possible,” said Richard Kennedy.

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‘IMPLEMENT TEAGASC CLIMATE ROADMAP’ In advance of the publication of the report from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action, IFA President Joe Healy said that the Committee should include, as a key recommendation, the full implementation of the Teagasc climate roadmap for the sector. He said this represents a ‘climate just’ way forward, rather than imposing taxes or restrictions on Ireland’s carbon efficient model of food production. Joe Healy said: “Ireland has a carbon efficient model of food production, with the European Commission confirming that dairy farmers have the lowest carbon footprint for milk and our beef farmers are amongst the five most carbon efficient in the EU”. “The Teagasc climate roadmap repre-

sents a clear strategy for kick starting a vibrant farm scale and community-based renewables sector and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the sector. Its implementation would make a real contribution to meeting our renewables and climate targets,” he said. IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney added: “Agriculture deserves to have a fairer representation of its climate actions. For example, our carbon sinks from Ireland’s permanent pastures, hedgerows and forestry have to be included when it comes to climate change and agriculture. “Farmers are engaged in climate action. From a carbon efficiency perspective, we are best in class”.

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Ifac urges local farmers not to miss Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) deadline Ifac, the farming, food and agribusiness professional services ﬁrm, are reminding farmers not to miss the 15th May Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) deadline. This is the deadline for farmers to declare to the Department of Agriculture the land they are farming in the year 2019 in order to receive their BPS monies later in the year. Tommy Fallon, Partner at Ifac’s Roscommon Ofﬁce, outlines the importance of hitting the most important deadline of the year for farmers.  TOMMY FALLON

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For over 40 years we have worked with farmers all over the country and we know that the BPS is crucial to the financial viability of a lot of farms. If the deadline is missed the application might be withheld for months, therefore any errors or late applications must be avoided at all costs. If you’ve bought, sold or leased land since your last BPS payment or if you’ve changed your farming structure in the past 12 months talk to an accountant to make sure you don’t miss out on monies due to you this year. The following are some basic questions farmers should be asking themselves and their agri-advisors before submitting BPS applications: Am I farming more/less land than last year? Am I leasing in/out land that wasn’t previously on application? If leasing in/out new land have I leased in/ out the BPS correctly with this land? Have you bought/sold/inherited/gifted land in last year – Have I transferred in BPS correctly? Have I declared all of the land I am farming correctly on my BPS application

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Roscommon Show AGM The AGM of Roscommon Agricultural Show was held on the 21st of March 2019. All committee members attended. We extend our sympathies to the family of the late Joe Murphy, former President of Roscommon Agricultural Show. He was a member of the show committee since its inception 48 years ago, acting in various capacities. As a mark of respect for Mr. Murphy, who contributed so much to the show over the years, a minute’s silence was observed by all members at the AGM. Election of ofﬁcers Congratulations to the following members, who were elected to positions on the show’s executive committee – President: Christy Tully; Vice Presidents: Pat Naughton, Padraig Nolan, Joe Kelly, James Gleeson, Bernie Gately. Chairperson:

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Roscommon Mart sample prices Dry cows BA 800kgs €1465, Char 780kgs €1400, Char X 775kgs €1370, SAX 665kgs €1360, AAX 765kgs €1305, HEX 555kgs €840, Lim X 665kgs €930, HEX 740kgs €970, Simm X 655kgs €1020, Char X 775kgs €1265, Lim X 740kgs €1240. Heifers Char X 710kgs €1650, Char X 680kgs €1600, 2 Char X 550kgs €1400, 3 Lim 536kgs €1365, 2 Char X 520kgs €1340, Lim X 490kgs €1325, Char 470kgs €1245, Lim 460kgs €1230, Lim X 415kgs €1100, Char X 395kgs €1055, Simm 530kgs €1400,Char X 445kgs €1260. Bullocks AAX 585kgs €1385, Simm X 615kgs €1365, BBX 430kgs €1110, BBX 370kgs €820, 7 AAX 392kgs €800, AAX 335kgs €800, Simm X 275kgs €750. Finished hoggets 58.9kgs €129, 53.5kgs €129, 48.6kgs €120. Spring lamb 51kgs €130.

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There was a good entry of excellent quality cattle on offer at last Friday’s sale which included a special sale of heifers. There was a steady trade for bullocks with prices ranging from an average of €2.21 per kilo up to €2.73 per kilo, while there was a firm trade for heifers with averages of €2.33 per kilo up to €2.83 per kilo. Dry cows fetched from €1.64 per kilo up to €2.04 per kilo. Once again, there was good demand for all classes with plenty of customers anxious for stock. “The mart will host a special sale of bullocks this Friday (5th) at 11

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “Large numbers of stock presented for sale this week with the spring trade in full swing as farmers, agents, feedlots and exporters were out in force trying to source stock. “The heifer trade reported a good clearance this week while the weanling trade aided by export demand witnessed good demand also. The dry cow trade was very strong this week with the better quality lots exceeding €2 a kilo while the calf trade received a timely boost in price this week. Breeding stock numbers are slowly on the increase and they met with a flying trade. “Cows with calves at foot made from €920 to €1,700 per head, with springer

cows making from €800 to €1,300 per head. Dairy calves made from €25 to €95 per head, Aberdeen Angus cross and Hereford cross made from €150 to €285 with continentals making up to €310. Runners ranged in price from €350 to €800 for stronger continental lots. “100 bullocks presented for sale at our first spring sale (Monday 25th) with a flier of a trade for all classes on offer as farmers and agents tried to source stock for summer feeding. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday 4th) with our usual sale of heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am”.

am. There will also be a Special Sale of Bullocks & Special Sale for Heifers on Friday, April 12th. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday, April 4th). “There were smaller numbers on offer this week. Prices for finished hoggets peaked at €129 for 53.5kgs. There was a steady trade for cast ewes with prices ranging from €80 up to €127. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs and cast ewes. There is a sheep scanning service each Wednesday from 9 am to 10 am”.

Castlerea Mart sample prices Heifers Sim 420kgs €1120, Ch 385kgs €1060, Lm 420kgs €1055, Lm 450kgs €1170, Ch 445kgs €1120, Chx 680kgs €1580, Lm 640kgs €1510, Ch 595kgs €1355, AA 660kgs €1520. Dry cows Lm 790kgs €1490, BBx 610kgs €1390, Lm 680kgs €1380, Lm 665kgs €1335, Lm 725kgs €1335, AA 465kgs €710. Weanling heifers Ch 275kgs €840, Lm 250kgs €805, Ch 355kgs €1030, BB 340kgs €990, Ch 330kgs €995. Weanling bulls Ch 245kgs €825, Ch 220kgs €785, Lm 260kgs €765, Ch 435kgs €1330, Ch 425kgs €1180, Ch 380kgs €1120. Bullocks Chx 480kgs €1210, AA 490kgs €1225, Lmx 515kgs €1370, AA 525kgs €1295, Lm 575kgs €1385, Ch 565kgs €1365, Ch 635kgs €1460, Ch 680kgs €1500.

Special Sale of Weanlings Tuesday April 9th at 5 p.m. Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday April 4th

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Confessions of a novice…!  DAN DOONER

“No, no. Not like tha’! Like this… See you have to go in at more of an angle”. I have experienced my fair share of surreal moments in my time but last Friday’s loy training session on the Hanley farm in Kilbegnet will live long in the memory. I was part of a group which included Gerry Browne, Pauline Scott, John and Noel Hanley, photographer Mick McCormack and the former Lord Mayor of Kilnamanagh, Gerry Jago. The others laughed as Gerry attempted to teach his fellow Dub in the ways of the loy. “Why do ya keep goin’ off your line?” Gerry asked as I tried to ‘score’ the earth. “Hang on, let me try that again!” Mick McCormack cracked a joke but I was too busy trying to keep Gerry from clouting me with the loy to hear it properly. The others laughed again.

“No, you’ve gone too far!” Unsure whether he was talking to our photographer, or me, I pulled the loy from the freshly scored turf before sinking it again at a narrower angle. I levered the loy like I had been shown and flipped the turf over to one side. I then stood back and braced myself as Gerry examined my line. “Well, there’s nothin’ wrong with tha’ now!” The Lord Mayor and former All-Ireland loy poughing competitor was suitably impressed. I, on the other hand, was just relieved it was all over and I had done enough to pass the judge’s inspection! Thanks to Gerry for the lesson! There’s something quite therapeutic about ploughing the old-fashioned way…even in front of a strict judge! *The novice ploughing event takes place this Saturday on the Hanley family lands in Kilbegnet at 12 noon.

Gerry Jago pictured with Roscommon People reporter Dan Dooner at the Hanley farm in Kilbegnet, Creggs recently. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Roscommon People Friday 05 April 2019

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PROPERTY PARTNERS

Cottage for quick sale in Williamstown on the Roscommon/Galway border in a peaceful countryside setting The Cottage Boasts: 2 bedrooms, oil central heating and a 16kw stove including a bathroom with shower. Outside: There is a very large shed measuring 30ft x 20ft x 14ft which makes it very useful for a variety of uses. There is also a wooden shed and a Polytunnel. The Lawns: Have recently been professionally laid and the driveway recovered with stone.

PRSA No. 001481

EARLEY

PARK COURT, ELPHIN STREET, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON

NE W M TO AR T KE HE T

All offers over €110,000 will be given serious consideration. TEL: 087 4562228 ANY TIME

Auctioneers & Valuers PRSA no. 001090

The Residence is a three bedroomed bungalow which would need some modernisation. The Lands are located in three lots with a large range of out offices and a silage base. Most of the lands are of top quality with excellent handling facilities. The farm is situated approximately 5 miles from Roscommon Town and is south facing. For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@ pathughesauctioneers.com Legal: Peter H Jones & Co., Solicitors, Goff Street, Roscommon. Ph. 090 6626925 Fax: 090 6625354.

David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week inviting final offers for an attractive sevenbedroomed detached split-level bungalow residence of c. 2,683 sq.ft. located at Kilmurray, Castleplunkett, Co. Roscommon. Guide price: €150,000. David describes the property as “an most impressive split-level residence standing on an elevated site area of c. 0.51 of an acre with the benefit of a large attached garage area. “The said property is finished to the highest of standard throughout and is located

in the midst of rolling green countryside only a few minutes from Castlerea town centre. “The area is renowned for its scenic beauty and benefits from stunning uninterrupted views to the rear. Altogether, this is a quality family home that must be viewed to be fully appreciated and offers are invited to sell”. For further details, please contact David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 0906626579, log on to www.propertypartners. ie or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie.

Strong demand for letting land

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For Sale A three bedroomed semi-detached end of terraced house at

NO. 20 THE FAIRLANDS, ATHLONE, CO. ROSCOMMON

Accommodation consists of a fully tiled Entrance Hallway with a toilet and WHB off same, Sitting Room with a solid fuel Stanley Stove, Fully Fitted Kitchen Cum Dining Room with Patio Doors leading onto the Garden which comes with a wooden Shed. Upstairs has 3 Bedrooms with one en-suite, Built in Units and a Bathroom. The Residence is finished to a high standard and located convenient to local shops and the Town Centre. The residence comes with the benefit of Hive Heating System which can be remotely controlled. For further information contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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ENTITLEMENTS – a vailable for sale or lease For further details contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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LANDS TO LET • Circa 20 acres at Castletown, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon

Gallowstown, Roscommon

A once in a lifetime opportunity… Attractive dormer bungalow at Gallowstown with views of Roscommon Castle This week Hughes & Company of Abbey Street, Roscommon have on offer an attractive five-bedroomed dormer bungalow located on a large fully landscaped site at Gallowstown, Roscommon in what is a quiet cul-de-sac with footpaths and street lighting to the door. The residence consists of a sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility, three bedrooms downstairs and a toilet with shower and wash hand basin. Upstairs the property has two large bedrooms and a bathroom. Pat is encouraging prospective purchasers to contact him as this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a property so convenient to all local amenities and with the benefit of views of Roscommon Castle. The residence is being sold with joint selling agents Property Partners Earley, The Square, Roscommon. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

Pat Hughes of Hughes & Co. Auctioneers & Valuers is reporting that the company has experienced strong demand over the past number of weeks for ‘11 months land’ and now require more land for disappointed underbidders. Pat is encouraging anyone with land for rent to talk to him with a view to letting lands for the coming season. Contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers. com

Top quality land in Athleague area Hughes & Co. Auctioneers & Valuers are offering for sale circa 26 acres of top quality land at Araghty, Athleague. The lands are located less than one mile from the village of Athleague, overlooking the River Suck. The lands are divided into two blocks by a road, leaving them suitable for development subject to planning permission being granted. The lands have excellent road frontage and are located on the main Galway to Roscommon Road. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

TONROE, TULSK, CO. ROSCOMMON

NE M WT AR O KE TH T- E

KILROOSKEY, ROSCOMMON

Quality seven-bedroomed Castleplunkett bungalow available at Earley’s

A most attractive residence located in a select residential location overlooking the famous Strokestown Park House demesne. The said property offers spacious living accommodation throughout together with an unrivaled location beside all town amenities. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers after €90,000 for immediate sale.

PRIME LANDS CONTAINING APPROX. 12.5 ACRES €80,000 ono to sell. Prime agricultural lands located in a quality farming district. These roadside lands are set out in one lot and must be of interest to local farmers wishing to increase their existing holdings. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. Legal: Mark Connellan, Messers Connellan Solicitors, Longford. 043 33 46440.

“PADDY FINN’S BAR”, KILTEEVAN, CO. ROSCOMMON

NA IN L O VI FF TE ER D S

NEW TO THE MARKET Circa 55 Acre Residential Farm at

Kilmurray, Castleplunkett, Co. Roscommon

NO. 1 ABBEY ST., ROSCOMMON. TEL 090 66 27003. FAX 090 66 26296 EMAIL info@pathughesauctioneers.com Web: www.pathughesauctioneers.com

A QUALITY 3 B/R SEMI DETACHED RESIDENCE OF APPROX. 1,152 SQ.FT All offers after €90,000 to sell.

A renowned and established highly attractive residential 7 day licenced premises located in the heart of Kilteevan village, beside Roscommon town. This character and established property offers a superior standard of fit-out with luxury 2 B/R residential accommodation on the 1st floor. “Paddy Finns” is a renowned hub for all local functions and holds excellent potential to further develop and enhance its existing trade. Offering a turn key opportunity to the would be purchaser, this is a once is a lifetime chance to acquire one of the region’s best known trading houses. The Auctineer now invites final viewings and final offers to sell. BER: D1. Legal: Mr Billy Brandon, Messers Patrick J Neilan & Co, Roscommon.

-------------------------------------------------WANTED WANTED WANTED Lands suitable for forestry for a cash client. Approx. 100 – 150 acres.

-------------------------------------------------WANTED WANTED WANTED 2 – 3 B/R residence required in the general Castle Street area of Roscommon for a cash client. Replies in confidence to the office.

-------------------------------------------------SILAGE FOR SALE Approx. 50 bales of silage. Frenchpark area. Enquiries invited.

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PSRA Licence No: 003201

Imposing residence in a prestigious location Oates Auctioneers in Roscommon are offering for sale an imposing two-storey residence. Woodview House, located on the prestigious Rathcline Road in Lanesborough, Co. Longford is situated on an elevated landscaped site with commanding views of the surrounding countryside. This impressive residence comprises entrance hallway, sitting room, living room, open plan kitchen/dining room and large utility. Upstairs, there are five bedrooms and a family bathroom. Overall, this is a quality residence for which the auctioneer invites viewings and enquiries. Offers in the region of €275,000. Oates Auctioneers (Roscommon) Ltd., Church Street, Roscommon town, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 090-6627878. Email: info@oates.ie and website: www.oates.ie

NEW TO THE MARKET Cruby Hill, Galway Road, Roscommon Town F42 P402 Superb detached residence situated in a most sought after residential area just off the Galway Road and within walking distance to all town amenities. This unique residence is situated on a large private landscaped site and comprises entrance hallway, sitting room, open plan kitchen/dining room, lounge, utility and 5 bedrooms. Outside, large detached garage with Laundry together with feature patio area, gazebo and barbeque area. Viewing is a must. Price Region: €279,500. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

€50,000 can secure this agricultural land Hughes & Company are offering for sale circa 10 acres of agricultural land at Beechwood, Kilteevan. The lands are located only three miles from Roscommon Town on the main Lanesboro to Roscommon Road and have the benefit of frontage onto two roads. Pat is accepting the first offer of €50,000 for these lands. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

NEW TO THE MARKET 12 Oaklawn Drive, Racecourse Road, Roscommon Town F42 YH66 Quality 3 bedroom semi detached residence located on the Racecourse Road adjacent to local shop, restaurant and filling station and within walking distance to Roscommon Town Centre and all amenities. Well maintained residence with newly fitted windows and doors together with oil fired central heating and large detached garage to side. Accommodation consists: Entrance hallway, sitting room with open marble fireplace, open plan Kitchen cum dining room with newly fitted Kitchen. Upstairs, 3 bedrooms and family bathroom. Price Region: €149,750. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET Ballymurray, Roscommon F42 F744 Quality four Bedroom Bungalow sitting on a large site area located adjacent to the scenic Mote Park Woodland amenity area and only three miles to Roscommon Town and twenty minutes to Athlone Town Centre. Spacious property with two large detached workshops and office to the rear. The Auctioneer invites enquiries and viewing Price Region: €216,000. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET 2 Abbeyville, Galway Road, Roscommon F42 DX07 Elegant 4-bedroom (2 Ensuite) residence situated at the entrance to this Hallmark estate on the outskirts of Roscommon Town. A former showhouse, it is finished to a very high standard with a host of extras. Accommodation includes entrance hallway, sitting room, living room, open plan kitchen/dining room, large utility with W.C. off. First floor comprises of 4 large bedrooms, 2 with Ensuites and wall to wall built in wardrobes and family bathroom. Outside generous landscaped grounds with cobblelock driveway. Viewing of this exceptional residence is highly recommended by the Auctioneer. Price Region: €245,000

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

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

Two-storey residence on a hillside site!

5 & 6, Castleview Terrace, off Castle Street, Roscommon town, Co. Roscommon

Prime retail/ofﬁce unit off Castle Street is ﬁnal one remaining John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering the last remaining prime retail/office property of c. 2,100 sq.ft. in total located at 5 & 6, Castleview Terrace, off Castle Street, Roscommon town, Co. Roscommon. Guide price: €65,000 with the benefit of sitting tenant or vacant possession if desired. John describes the property as “a primely located commercial unit with the benefit of substantial car parking facilities and spacious accommodation to suit either office or retail purposes.

“The property comprises of c. 1,050 sq.ft. on the ground floor and c. 1,050 sq.ft. on the 1st floor. The said properties can easily be modified to be used as one overall unit. We now invite immediate enquiries and final offers for immediate sale”. To arrange maps or for further details contact John Earley (FIPAV), Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log on to www. propertypartners.ie. Find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/propertypartnersearley.

Properties required in all areas of Roscommon Town Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are this week seeking houses in all areas of Roscommon town, for cash clients and disappointed underbidders. John Earley (FIPAV) commented: “We have experienced a very busy period of house sales over the past number of weeks with a large volume of residential properties being sold or reaching sale agreed status. “As a result we are particularly seeking detached houses and bunga-

low residences. We offer a comprehensive pre-market analysis, valuation service and one of the largest databases of potential purchasers in the region to our clients”. For further details or to arrange a consultation, please contact either John Earley (FIPAV) or David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@ propertypartners.ie.

Hughes & Company are this week offering for sale a large two-storey detached residence on a circa oneacre site at Tulsk. Formerly known as ‘Tulsk Machinery’, the residence is finished to a high standard and comes with the benefit of a large workshop to the rear which is fully fitted out with its own canteen. The residence is located a short distance from Tulsk Village and situated on a hillside site. For further information on this unique opportunity to acquire a large residence with workshop or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Lands at Weekﬁeld At Weekfield, Roscommon, Hughes & Company are offering circa 5.5 acres of land suitable for fill, subject to planning permission being granted. Contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Top quality lands in Curraghboy area Hughes & Company are offering for sale circa 28 acres of top quality land contained in three lots and located at Coolegarry, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon. The lands can be sold in a number of different lots if required. All of the lands are of top quality and are located less than two miles from the village of Curraghboy in what is a nice rural setting. Pat is confirming that there is a lot of interest in these lands and he is hopeful of concluding a sale in the coming days. Contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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PropertyPeople PSRA Licence No. 001350

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Property Sales Lettings Valuations ●

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

www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie

LANDS FOR LEASE c. 26 Acres with Entitlements at Funshinagh, Four Roads

Strokestown, Co. Roscommon

Attractive cottage in Strokestown Located in the popular town of Strokestown, Co. Roscommon is this very attractive twobedroomed cottage. Rose Cottage is in excellent condition throughout and has the benefit of a large site of circa 1.43 acres of excellent quality lands with stable to the rear of the property. It’s on the books of Ivan Connaughton Auctioneers. It’s within walking distance of all amenities on offer in

the much sought-after area of Strokestown such as shops, Church, hotel, etc. Accommodation includes reception hallway, large sitting/ living room with solid fuel stove, kitchen/dining room, two large bedrooms (one with ensuite bathroom) and main bathroom. There has been a large extension to the rear hallway which is currently being used as a utility room but has potential

for further development. The rear gardens are accessed by a gated driveway. There is ample parking to the rear and huge potential for further expansion if so desired by the potential purchaser. Viewing is highly recommended and strictly by appointment and can be organised by contacting the office on 090-66637300 or info@connaughtonauctioneers.ie

Spacious bungalow on large site at Fairymount, Castlerea This spacious three-bedroomed bungalow comes to the market in the popular area of Lisdrumneill, Fairymount, Castlerea. It’s on the books of Ivan Connaughton Auctioneers. Sitting on a large corner site of c. 1.14 acres with an extensive range of outbuildings this residence affords excellent views of the surrounding countryside. Internally this property is finished to a very high standard and is ready for occupation. The accommodation includes reception hallway, sitting room, living room, back hallway, kitchen/dining room, utility room, three bedrooms (master ensuite) and main bathroom. Externally this property has a host of features such as patio area with canopy over, laid lawns with a large paddock to the front of the residence, etc. The driveway is accessed via cast-iron gates with driveway

Fairymount, Castlerea

kerbed and stoned which extends to the rear. There is hedging and fencing to all boundaries. The outbuildings are all in excellent condition and include a fuel shed, stables, workshop and garden shed. There is also the addition of a greenhouse and polytunnel for the keen gardener. All in all, this property is well

worth viewing to appreciate all that is on offer and is highly recommended. For further information, contact the office on 090-666 3700 or info@connaughtonauctioneers.ie Viewings strictly by appointment and can be accommodated at weekends, evenings and bank holidays by prior appointment.

Great selection of lands new to the market with Auctioneer Sean Naughton Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer a number of land parcels new to the market in Co. Roscommon. Sean is delighted to offer c.20 acres of top quality land for sale by private treaty at Milltown, Dysart, Co. Roscommon. Price on application. Also on offer this week is c.18 acres of good quality land for sale by private treaty at Ballinaboy, Derrane, Co. Roscommon. Price on application.

Finally, also new to the market this week is c.11.5 acres of good quality land for sale by private treaty at Newtown, Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon. Price on application. Maps are available at the office for inspection and we now invite enquiries. For further information please contact the office on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@ eircom.net

FOR LEASE c. 32 Acres with Entitlements at

• Set out in three lots

Ballyhard & Gortnadeeve, Glenamaddy

• Being leased on a five year term

• c. 12 Acres at Gortnadeeve

• Cattle & sheep only

• c. 20 Acres at Ballyhard

For further details, contact the office on 090 6663700

• Can be set in one or two lots

SILAGE FOR SALE 40 bales of top quality silage Call the office on 090 6663700 for further details

• Being leased on a five year term • Cattle & sheep only For further details, contact the office on 090 6663700

Bargain of the week at Sean Naughton Auctioneers Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer to the market for sale by private treaty, No. 26, Lough Ree Park, Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon. This is a four-bedroomed dormer semi-detached residence located in the beautiful scenic village of Ballyleague. Accommodation consists of a kitchen/dining room, sitting room, four bedrooms, utility, toilet and WHB and family bathroom. The property has additional benefit of dual heating system with both OFCH and solid fuel. This property has a beautiful, large mature garden to the rear, and garden area to the front of the property. This property is located within a cul-de-sac within walking distance of the village of Ballyleague. Viewing is highly recommended. Selling to offers in excess of €110,000.

26 Lough Ree Park, Ballyleague

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

“Property prices in Roscommon have risen by €9,500 in the past year” Property prices in Roscommon have risen by €9,500 in the past year, according to the latest MyHome.ie Property Report in association with Davy. The report for Q1 2019 shows that the median asking price for a property in the county now stands at €129,500. This was up 3.5% from €125,000 at the end of last year and by 7.9% on this time last year when prices stood at €120,000. The latest increase means that prices in Roscommon are now at their highest level in six years since standing at €139,000 in Q1 2013. The rise in prices was reflected in the asking price for a 3-bed semi-detached house in the county, which while down marginally (0.03%) in the last quarter to just under €80,000, were up 6.6% on this time last year when they stood at €75,000. The asking price for a 4-bed semi-detached house in Roscommon went in the opposite direction. It was down 9.2% in the quarter from €109,000 to €99,000. This contributed to a decline of 1% on this time last year when prices stood at €100,000. The number of properties for sale in Roscom-

mon on MyHome.ie was down 10.4% in the last quarter but up by 9.4% from this time last year. National picture The author of the report, Conall MacCoille, Chief Economist at Davy, said the slowdown in price inflation, which was concentrated in Dublin, was largely due to the Central Bank’s lending rules and unrealistic price expectations rather than uncertainties caused by Brexit. “At the beginning of 2018, the median loan-toincome (LTI) ratio among first-time buyers in the capital was already 3.5 times income and therefore close to the regulatory threshold. The tightening of the Central Bank of Ireland mortgage lending rules – and the resulting slowdown in price inflation – was always going to be felt first in the capital. It also appears that price expectations in early 2018 were unrealistic and a period of adjustment has taken place as a result”. The Managing Director of MyHome.ie Angela Keegan said the fact that we are seeing more transactions, more properties on the market and lower price increases were all positives for prospective buyers.

Roscommon People Friday 05 April 2019

PEOPLE PLATFORM Your say, our say….in everyone’s favourite local newspaper!

Where was St Patrick born? Forget Scotland… Knocknashee, Boyle, Co. Roscommon Dear Editor, Regarding the suggestion in a recent edition of the Roscommon People as to where St. Patrick came from…the Scottish origin is a non-starter. The unavoidable reason for this is Rome. In AD 120, Hadrian had ‘had it up to here’ with the savage Picts and Scots, so he built a wall from Tyneside to Carlisle. He arranged for it to be patrolled by using two cohorts of cavalry (about 100 horses in each). One of the main coups was in Carlisle, where Patrick’s father was a commander. So that’s why Scotland is out as a source of his birth. The Carlisle guide mentions the Confession and picks up on the villulunn that was Calpurmius’ home place and describes the local geographic features. Today, this is identified as Granhead and there a small Roman Villa has been excavated. There were not that many Roman centres that would be so heavily manned in the North. York and Chester maybe, but you need access for the ‘raiding parties’ coming from Antrim. The River Eden was navigable from the Solway Firth. Chester, of course has the Dee, but this is a tidy trip from Antrim for a pillage outing! The Welsh claim to have a site of St. Patrick’s house, but the ‘raiding party’ would have had a very long trip from Antrim to The Severn. Having said all that, the Holy Men were not averse to travelling. St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne visited Glastonbury, as did Patrick and David. In those days, there were many religious houses, convents and monasteries where a traveller could get B&B! These are all saints who lived on the mainland of Britain. So just think of Glastonbury, which was founded by Joseph of Arimathia, circa AD 33. He had to negotiate the Mediterranean Sea, Bay of Biscay and the English Channel to get to The Severn, but then the Phonecians had got that route sorted out around 100 BC. Well, well! Maybe one day we’ll find out for sure. Yours sincerely, John Boylan

‘With Rosalie Unit future so uncertain, our politicians need to do more’ Dear Editor, The impending clinical review of care plans for residents of the Rosalie Unit in Castlerea by an independent Consultant Psychiatrist can only be viewed as another layer in the bureaucratic process leading to the eventual closure of the unit in what is the latest instalment in the diminution and downgrading of mental health services in the county since 2011. Since 2011, we have witnessed the closure of Athleague Hostel, the Cloonbrackna Hostel in Roscommon Town, the transfer of day care services from Teach de Hide, the closure of the High Support Hostel in Castlerea, the

Roscommon woman Catherine Mulryan meets ‘St. Patrick’ at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Longford.

close of the Ballaghaderreen Day Centre, the closure of the Acute Admission Unit in Ballinasloe, a reduction in beds at the Acute Unit at the County Hospital, and now the threatened closure of the Rosalie Unit. For over 25 years the Rosalie Unit has represented a model of care for elderly residents with mental health issues that incorporates empathy, trust and understanding. It is warm, bright and spacious. The unit has all the attributes that embody a therapeutic environment, most notably the attitude and experience and the professionalism of the staff, its structure and arrangement and the morale of the ward community which makes it the ideal setting for care, treatment and rehabilitation of patients afflicted by dementia-related issues. Patient care is based on a holistic approach where the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents are catered for. Sadly the future of the unit is shrouded in uncertainty due to a Government and HSE policy of non-admissions which has seen the number of residents fall from 34 to 12 and which will eventually lead to its closure as the residents pass on. This policy contravenes ‘A Vision for Change’ document published in 2006, which recommends a ratio of 30 Psycho Geriatric beds per 300,000 population. In 2015 the then Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar gave a commitment that the unit would remain open. He needs to do the honourable thing and stand by his promise so as to alleviate the anger, stress and uncertainty currently being endured by residents and their families, or are we looking at yet another broken promise similar to the Roscommon A&E department in 2011? While our Oireachtas members are very supportive and concerned about the state of the mental health services in the county, it appears their efforts are in vain due to the obduracy and intransigence of the HSE and the Government. However, I think they need to be more proactive. Prior to Christmas, Deputy Eugene Murphy raised the issue of the Rosalie Unit in the Dail. At least he is keeping it on the political agenda. Sadly, I think Deputy Murphy and his party colleagues in Fianna Fail missed a great opportunity to secure the future of the unit by not making it a condition of the Confidence and Supply Agreement. With a General Election on the horizon it’s obviously too late to champion such a move at this stage. Perhaps Senator Hopkins is in the best position to save the unit. She is in a pivotal

position, being a member of the main Government party. I know she has travelled to Galway on numerous occasions to seek answers from the HSE and has raised the issue with Minister Jim Daly and Health Minister Simon Harris. She has also arranged meetings between the various stakeholders, including relatives, local politicians, HSE offficials, Dept. of Health officials and Jim Daly. Sadly those meetings failed to yield any worthwhile progress and basically proved futile and non-productive. I think Senator Hopkins needs to adopt a more aggressive stance on the issue. She needs to hold Mr. Varadkar to account and get him to honour the unequivocal commitment he gave to keep the unit open in 2015. If James Reilly can get two extra primary care centres built in his constituency and Shane Ross is able to use his influence to re-open Stepaside Garda Station, surely an agreement can be reached to maintain such Psycho Geriatric services in Castlerea. Behind the scenes Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice is working vigorously to improve and maintain mental health services in Co. Roscommon/East Galway, and I know that he has a particular interest in the Rosalie Unit. Possibly the fight to save the unit suffered its greatest setback with the resignation of Deputy Denis Naughten as Minister for Communications. On February the 8th 2018 Deputy Naughten stood up at a public meeting in Castlerea and said the unit wouldn’t close while he was a minister. Unfortunately due to his resignation that trump card is no longer available. Mr. Naughten, a strong proponent of health services in the region, was not found wanting when the decision was made to close the A&E department as he voted against the proposal and paid the price by losing the party whip. His bravery and honesty secured his political future. It would be ironic if the Rosalie Unit were to close as a result of his resignation. The efforts of people like Liam Walsh, Danny Burke, Dr. Greg Kelly, Paschal Fitzmaurice, Eileen Beirne and others must be acknowledged and appreciated. Obviously it would suit the main parties if the issue of the Rosalie Unit disappeared from the political agenda. That’s why it is so important to keep it alive and with county council elections coming up in May it will give the electorate an opportunity to use the ballot box to remind politicians that unfulfilled promises, political inaction and indifference to local issues will not

be tolerated and are no longer part of the political spectrum. Perhaps the time is right to run independent candidates in the forthcoming elections who have a specific interest in health issues and who on being elected would play a key role in developing a modern health service that would see patients receive care and treatment in their own environment, enjoy greater health and social gain, and help to restore confidence in a health service that is languishing in crisis and crying out for a far better functioning and performing system. Yours sincerely, Laurence Cunningham (R.P.N. R.G.N.)

‘My electric vehicle can go up hills!’ Reader responds to Fitzmaurice Dear Editor, I was very disappointed to read an article you had in a prominent position in the Roscommon People, dated 29/03/2019. It was titled ‘Get off the Bus!’ and it included quotes from Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice regarding the Government’s intention to move away from diesel buses. I am a constituent of Deputy Fitzmaurice’s, but I was saddened and deeply disappointed by his remarks, which were ill informed, inaccurate and, I regret to have to say, totally ignorant of the facts. He does not appear to have knowledge of the new EV/ Hybrid technology which is being adopted worldwide at present. I am also disappointed with your newspaper giving such comments prominence on your front page without any balance in the article or checking to see if it was factual. I have been an electric vehicle owner for almost two years and I can assure you that it has no problems “going up hills”! I was heartened to see in the same edition that Casey’s, Roscommon have installed a state-of-the-art charging facility for electric vehicles. It is good to see that some people in our community care about the environment and the legacy we will leave to future generations – but unfortunately Deputy Fitzmaurice does not appear to be one of these people. Yours sincerely, (Name and address with Editor)

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I Robert Moffett intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for the construction of new forestry road entrance and all associated works, for the harvesting of plantation at Derrynaslieve Td., Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Signed : Robert Moffett The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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CHAZEY PROPERTIES: We require properties for waiting tenants, we advertise, conduct viewings, arrange references, read meters, set up tenancy agreements and arrange direct debit payments straight into your bank. We charge a one off fee only if we are successful in renting your property. If not no fees are payable. Tel: 086 8212732  FOR SALE: Cottage for quick sale in Williamstown on the Roscommon/Galway border in a peaceful countryside setting. The Cottage Boasts: 2 bedrooms, oil central heating and a 16kw stove including a bathroom with shower. Outside: There is a very large shed measuring 30ft x 20ft x 14ft which makes it very useful for a variety of uses. There is also a wooden shed and a Polytunnel. The Lawns: Have recently been professionally laid and the driveway recovered with stone. All offers over 110k will be given serious consideration. Tel: 087 4562228 any time

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facebook.com/moleskinarch ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Application is being made to Roscommon County Council for permission as follows: Convert First and Second Floor Levels overlooking Main Street from a previous Private Dwelling, to 2no x 2 Bedroom Apartments, over existing Restaurant and Liquor Store. Change of use of rear stores to 3 no x 2 Bedroom Town Houses and 1 no x 2 Bedroom Apartment and to carry out alterations to the existing elevations. Construct enclosed and secured Refuse Bin Storeroom at rear to serve the Proposed Development. Create Roof Garden at First Floor Level, to provide Communal Open Space for the Proposed Development and also carry out all ancillary site works and services, including the relevant connections to the Public Facilities at Main Street, Roscommon Town. Signed: David Molloy The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Martin Garvey for planning permission for retention of 2 number slatted and storage sheds and planning permission to construct extension to existing slatted and storage shed, and also to construct a dry bed storage shed at Moyliss, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, 22 Castle View, Castle Street, Roscommon, Ph Office: 090 6627950, www.morrislohan.ie The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Tommy Cox, intend to apply for permission for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, the installation of a sewerage treatment unit and percolation area along with connections to all site services and all other associated site works at Cordrumman Td, Scramoge, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Murtagh Engineering Chartered Consulting Engineers, Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon. Ph: (086) 3490965 www.murtaghltd.ie The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Mark and Aisling Madden intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to extend and refurbish existing dwelling, construct garage/ fuel store, decommission existing septic tank, install proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, associated site development works and services at Moher, Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural + Design Services Ltd. Architects Fallon Avenue, Roscommon. Phone: 090 6626974 Mobile: 086 8115449 The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I Michael Dolan intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to carry out alterations to proposed garage previously granted under Planning Register Reference No. 17/496 by extending same, provision of offices, toilet etc and altering the external finishes together with ancillary site works at Kilgarve, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Michael Dolan. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Chanterland or Windmill Park Townland, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. Permission is being sought by the Board of Management of Elphin Community College for the erection of 4.8 metre-high, perimeter fencing surrounding a school boundary at the above address. Signed: Patrick J. Newell, B.E., Chartered Engineer, Oaklands, Headford, Co. Galway. Phone: 093 35641. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Classifieds PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Gordon and Mary O’Connor intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage/fuel store, proprietary treatment system, percolation area and associated works at Carnagh West, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Stephen Blake, M.R.I.A.I., Registered Architect, Trihill, Ballinmore Bridge, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway T; 090 6624681 M: 087 635 8949 E: sblake2006@gmail.com This planning application may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the planning authority during its opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application by the planning authority.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Niall McGinley, intend to apply for permission for development at Creggane, Cornafulla, Athlone, County Roscommon. The development will consist of the construction of a new five bedroom, one and a half storey dwelling house, new septic tank and all associated site development works. Signed: Niall McGinley 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.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I Henry O’ Connor am applying for planning permission to Construct a silage slab with sidewalls and all associated site development works at Hawksford Td, Ballaghaderreen Co. Roscommon. Signed: Henry O’ Connor That the planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of the receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant the application.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I Robert Moffett intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for the construction of new forestry road entrance and all associated works, for the harvesting of plantation at Cornacarta Td., Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Robert Moffett The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Padraig O’ Donnell and Jennifer O’ Connor are applying for planning permission to Construct a new dwelling house and garage with Septic Tank and percolation area and all associated site development works at Cloonmaul Td, Loughglynn, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Padraig O’ Donnell & Jennifer O’ Connor That the planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of the receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant the application.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, John and Ciara Compton, intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for demolition of existing dwelling house, construction of replacement dwelling house with advanced treatment system and percolation area, and all associated site works at Cloonfower Townland, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon. Signed: MoleskinArchitecture Mote Park, Roscommon 086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 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 Rathcroghan Designs intend applying for planning permission on behalf of Gerry Burke to construct new slatted tank, manure pit and also to retain existing shed containing calving boxes and feeding area and to retain existing general purpose agricultural shed together with all associated site works at Lackan Td., Hillstreet, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Martin Dowd Rathcroghan Designs, Ballyconboy, Ballinagare, Co. Roscommon. Phone: 086 2328484 The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within a period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

SITUATIONS VACANT  SMYTH’S TRANSPORT: Require a full-time HGV Apprentice Mechanic. Tel: 087 2541720  CHILDMINDER: Required from September for school drop off and pick up for minimum of 3 days a week. Dysart area. Please call 086 8935516  DRIVER REQUIRED: East Galway/Roscommon Agricultural contractor requires driver for upcoming silage season. Duties to include Baling, Mowing, Slurry, General Tractor driving etc… Experience would be an advantage. Contact 087 2602870 for more details or email: fhconsultantengineers@gmail.com  YARD PERSON WANTED: Part-time, must be able to do heavy work. Tel: 086 2755752

SEVENTH SON HEALER  7th SON: A Seventh Son Healer will attend in the Coffee Dock, The Square, Ballygar, Co. Galway this Saturday, 6th April, 11.30am to 3.30pm. Cures for Depression, Sinus, Migraine, Headaches, Blood Pressure, Ear noise, Vertigo, Back Pain, Chest Asthma, Shingles, Blushing lack of Confidence, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Fatigue, Eczema, Psoriasis, Panic Attacks Nerve Stress, Anxiety, Acne, all skin rash etc. 100% success rate. No appointment needed, call on day in private. Any enquiries to 049 4335497 or mobile 086 1921955 anytime.

SOULMATES SOULMATES - DON’T BE ALONE, LOVE IS ALL THERE IS: Find that special person for friendship and romance with like-minded people. Safe, reliable and confidential. Tel: 087 9216302/087 7720250

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

HUGH KILDUFF CABS Tel: 086 2479829

KELLY’S EYE Taxi and Minibus hire.

PHONE:

087 2727888

TOMMY GILLIGAN

CABS

TELEPHONE: 086 8099 503

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

(086) 2714879

Pete’s Cabs

Roscommon

Call into our office on Abbey Street, Roscommon

Phone: (090) 66 34633 Email:

2018 SEASONED TURF also Peat Bedding Available Tel: Donal

086 2721812 (All areas)

 TURF FOR SALE: Spring sale on 2018 shed stored seasoned turf, ash, beech, oak firewood. Various size loads - great offers available. Tel: 087 4350736 WANTED: Fallen trees for firewood. Ash, Beech, Birch and Whitethorn. We are safety certified and insured. Phone:

 FUEL - FIREWOOD: High quality seasoned hardwood timber split and suitable for stoves and open-fire. Available in bulk bags and 25kg bag. Very competitively priced and delivery can be discussed. Call 0863312411 after 6pm.  THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL OFFERS: • Bags of seasoned firewood only €2 per bag • Bags of turf only €2.50 per bag, buy 20 get 2 free • Tonne bags firewood/turf €35 per bay, or buy tonne firewood + tonne turf + 2 bags coal 20kg all for €80 delivered. • Stove coal 40kg bags only €14, buy 10 bags get 1 20kg bag coal free. • 8x4 trailer load firewood only €90. All includes free delivery. Contact Tom: 086 2628439 PREMIUM BLACK TURF For Sale BLACK RIDGE PREMIUM TURF Bagged or loose. Quantities of 10 or more bags delivered free of charge. Irish Bog Garden Products. Call Sean 087 6788674

Plumbing + Maintenance • Bathroom planning and design to suit you • All aspects of plumbing and maintenance • Boiler Servicing • Heating Installation • Call for FREE QUOTATION or visit Luke Coen Plumbing + Maintenance on facebook

Contact Luke on 087 1948286

USEFUL SERVICES  SHANE NAUGHTON ROOFING CONTRACTOR Roofing, slating, tiling, 1st and 2nd fixing and flooring. All aspects of carpentry and building undertaken. Tel: 086 3155329  CARPENTER AVAILABLE: For work on first and second fix, roofing and slating, all maintenance. Tel: 087 6467322

Do you have a house or shed that you want cleaned out and all unwanted items removed? If so ring: 087 9657933 or 090 6626752

CRASH REPAIRS Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

OIL BOILER SERVICE

ONLY €80 Includes new nozzle, Efficiency report, Printout, etc .... 094 96 31880 087 9100477  ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Safe Electric Registered. Domestic and Industrial, All work considered - No Job too small. Phone Paul 086 2553153 or 090 666 3053 or Email p0862553153@ gmail.com.

HOME MAINTENANCE  HOME MAINTENANCE: All aspects covered, plumbing, electrics, carpentry and any household emergency. 24 hour call out. Phone Kieran: 087 7465281 or Jake 085 1002423  ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Rewires, first and second fix new houses, fuse board upgrade. All farm buildings and sheds, security lighting and garden lights. Tel: Tom on 086 0815802

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED DRAINS/SEWERS CLEANED PERMIT NO: NW CPO - 09 - 03267 - 03

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815

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

MARQUEE

– Contact –

Peter Lynch 086 8400002 JOHN BEATTIE Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

086 2670670

advertising@roscommonpeople.ie Our deadline for receipt of Family Notices is 2.30pm on Tuesday. We cannot guarantee publication after this time.

USEFUL SERVICES

LUKE COEN

086 2437376

Family Notices • Anniversary Remembrance • Acknowledgements • Birthday Remembrance

TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD

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

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

Selection of Marquees available for:

We also have a selection of tables & chairs, bar facilities and stages for any of the above. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Ballintubber, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

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AtYourService CHIMNEY REPAIRS

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

WINDOWS/DOORS

Chris’s Locksmith Service

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS SHOWROOM:

Racecourse Road, Roscommon

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

CATHAL DOOLEY 087 6579064

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

BLINDS

WE SUPPLY & FIT Double & Treble Glazed Windows & Doors, Patio Doors, French Doors, Porches and Conservatories

Also Wooden Venetians, Velux Window Blinds. Tel: 090 66 30521 Mobile: 086 8115928

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

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Springfield, Williamstown, Co. Galway Window restrictors ● Burglary repairs ● Window locks ● Cylinder replacement ● Hinge replacement ● Glass replacement ● Lock replacement ● Window and door seals ● Window and door handles supplied and fitted ● Aluminium and uPVC doors and windows repaired.

Tel: 085 2191234 email: chrislocksmith.162@gmail.com

WIDE RANGE OF COMPOSITE DOORS

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

Telephone: 090 66 33026 www.roscommonwindows.ie

GLASS

Boyle Glass Ballinameen, Boyle,

Tel: 071 96 68368 - Stained Decorative

BRENDAN DOOLIN

CLEANING

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

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

WINDOW AND DOOR REPAIRS

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

Contact David Martin on 087 9959417

08383

DRILLING SERVICE

Chasing / Core Drilling Service Domestic & Commercial Prompt Service | Keen Rates | Fully Insured

Call John 087 610 8499

For Professional For Professional Advice Contact Advice Contact: John Hibbitt: Tel: 090 9673336 Mob: 086 2678350 Email: info@athlonechimneyrepairs.ie

DRY LINING

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

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089 4749447 A L L WO R K G UA R E N T E E D

• Carpets & Upholstery Cleaning • WINDOW CLEANING • POWER WASHING Fascias & Soffits • Gutters & Down pipes • Drive ways ‘paths and patios’ KEEN and COMPETITIVE PRICES

M: 086 3912396 PH: 090 66 62892 DRYLINING

Gerry Maguire DRY LINING

CARPENTRY

Ros Carpentry

Specialising in Air-tightness Slabbing Cosy Board ● Suspended Ceilings ● Metal Stud Partitions ●

ROOFING, CARPENTRY AND BUILDING SERVICE Cut/Truss and Flat Roofs, Slating, Tiling and Single Ply Flat Roofing 1st, 2nd Fix Carpentry and Flooring New Build Houses, Extensions, Renovations and Maintenance Foundations, Drainage, Drives and Patios

Over 30 years experience

Tel 085 8057722

INSTALLATION TARMACADAM

- CCTV Camera Inspection

CLEANING SERVICES • ROSCOMMON

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TARMACADAM - Chimney Repairs - Soot & Smoke Problems - Demolish, Re Build & Re Flue Line - Chimney Fires - Flexible Stainless Steel Liner - Insurance Claims processed

STEPHEN HOARE

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CContact: GGerry M Monaghan h

SERVICES: • Tarmacadam • Kerbing • Patio • Domestic & Commercial

Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon T: 090 64 93386 M: 086 8207242 or Darren on 086 8972265

Bonded Bead Cavity Wall Insulation Cellulose, Sheepswool, Fibreglass, SIGA Airtightness

Specialising in Kerbing, Tar and Chips and Tarmacadam. Machine or hand laid.

Contact Damian at (086) 4007158

DRIVING LESSONS

info@ecowise.ie

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E: gerrymonaghan1@eircom.net

TEL: (090) 96 88606 (090) 96 88830 or (090) 96 87651 Lowest price guaranteed Daily collection

HELPING YOU TO MAKE BETTER MORE INFORMED COURSE CHOICES

OR email your enquiry to carolinebburke@gmail.com

091 768 768

Dead & Worn-Out Animals Contact JOHN GREENE BALLINASLOE

HELPING YOU TO LIVE A MORE BALANCED LIFE/DEALING WITH CHANGES IN PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES, E.G. RETIREMENT, NEW JOB, SEPARATION, STUCK IN A RUT ETC ...

For appointment call me on 086 8229606

Unit 2, Ballybrit Industrial Estate, Galway

FARMING

CAREER COACHING: CV WRITING AND UPDATING / INTERVIEW GUIDANCE CHANGING JOB AND HOW TO JOB SEARCH PERSONAL COACHING: BECOME MORE ASSERTIVE/CONFIDENCE BUILDING!

EDUCATION COACHING: CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU!

New Buildings & Retroﬁt Call in or contact us for free advice and quotes

CAROLINE BURKE COACHING

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

ROSCOMMON Driving School Phone 087 2295551 Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor

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Appointments

Applications are invited from suitably qualiﬁed candidates for inclusion on a panel for the following position:

BOX OFFICE & FRONT OF HOUSE OPERATOR – Permanent Post Roscommon Arts Centre Application forms and full particulars may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon, F42 VR98. E-mail: humanresources@roscommoncoco.ie Telephone: (090) 6637106 Web: www.roscommoncoco.ie Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of information supplied on application form. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5pm on Wednesday, 17th April 2019. Canvassing will disqualify. Roscommon County Council is an equal opportunities employer. Is fostóir comhionannais deiseanna í Comhairle Contae Ros Comáin

PART-TIME

Bar Staff Required for Roscommon Town Pub Experience necessary

REPLY TO BOX NO: 2026 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation are seeking to appoint a

Head of Fundraising and Communications Reporting to the Chief Executive, this is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic individual with extensive experience in fundraising, digital communications and a passion for the aims of Mayo Roscommon Hospice. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for all aspects of the Fundraising Strategy to deliver on capital and operational annual targets through new and well-established avenues including developing corporate initiatives. This role has responsibility for all aspects of Communications including PR, marketing, website updates and an intense social media presence. Key requirements include: 1. Previous significant fundraising experience at a senior level; 2. Proven track record of achieving large scale income generation across a range of initiatives; 3. Excellent communication skills, particularly in digital marketing and social media; 4. Experience of developing a long-term fundraising strategy for a growing organisation; 5. Leadership skills to interact and influence all stakeholders, corporate decision makers and volunteers; This is an exciting opportunity to develop at a significant chapter in the Foundation with the new Hospice facility about to open. There is an attractive package on offer for the right candidate.

Applications are invited from suitably qualiﬁed candidates for inclusion on a panel for the following positions:

King House, Boyle, Co. Roscommon • Casual Part-Time Tour Guides Temporary Positions Castlerea Swimming Pool Summer Season 2019 • •

Temporary Duty Manager Temporary Lifeguards

Application forms and full particulars may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon. e-mail: humanresources@roscommoncoco.ie telephone: 090 6637106 or visit: www.roscommoncoco.ie Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of information supplied on application form. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5pm on Wednesday, 24th April 2019. Canvassing will disqualify. Roscommon County Council is an equal opportunities employer. Is fostóir comhionannais deiseanna í Comhairle Contae Ros Comáin

Fully flexible part-time SALES ADVISOR position available, Please drop CV in store to manager

Please contact for a detailed Job Description/forward Career Details to info@peoplematters.ie before Thursday April 26th Mayo Roscommon Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Administrator Kepak Athleague are now recruiting

General Operatives Skilled Butchers / Boners

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

To join our team for our peak season. The position is full-time and you must be available to work a variety of shifts If you are interested in the above position, please send your CV to

Fernanda Lewtak or email Fernanda.lewtak@kepak.com

Required to join a small team in a busy office in Ballaghaderreen area Responsibilities: Work with existing team in the day to day operations of the company, including but not limited to the following: ● Assisting Purchasing and Plant Departments ● Data Entry into Excel Spreadsheets ● Record Keeping and General Filing Requirements: Ability to Use Microsoft Office, particularly Excel ● Ability to Operate in a Team Environment ● A Flexible Approach to Changing Needs ●

Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, Co. Sligo - Vacancies Vacancy One - RECEPTIONIST/RETAIL ASSISTANT Duties include receiving visitors, telephone bookings, assisting in music shop, light cleaning duties, computer literate, good communication skills. Flexible working hours evening and weekend work. Vacancy Two - CARETAKER Duties include maintaining grounds, repairs and decorative duties, assisting at concerts. The criteria for Leader Rural Social Scheme applies. For further details contact John on 071 9182599 or Pat Kilcoyne on 087 1646683 Closing date for applications Friday 12th April. Applications and CVs can also be sent to info@colemanirishmusic.com or the Manager of Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, Co. Sligo.

Please apply to Box No: 2025 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES COONEY Sean

HENSEY Sean

MOLLOY Raphael

Cruby Hill, Galway Road, Roscommon and Clonee, Co. Dublin (5th Anniversary)

Weekfield, Roscommon. Remembering Sean who God called Home on 6th April, 2018

Emohruo, Castle Street, Roscommon Town. Who died on 30th November, 2018

In loving memory of Sean Cooney, who died 5th April 2014, R.I.P. Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day, And when old times we do recall It’s then we miss you most of all.

Always remembered by his loving family.

CRONIN Margaret Mote Park, Roscommon 19th Anniversary 6th April 2000

As we rember Sean on the First Anniversary of his death his wife Elizabeth, daughter Carmel, grandsons Dominic and Luke and extended family would like to express our sincere thanks to all who sympathised with us on our sad loss. Our sincere thanks to all who attended the Wake, Funeral Mass and sent cards and floral tributes. A special thanks to the paramedics, Air Ambulance and the staff of Galway University Hospital. A sincere thanks to Fr. Dusmanta for celebrating Sean’s Mass and a special thanks to Fr O’Meara, Kinnity for co-celebrating his Mass. To Teresa Costello for her beautiful singing at the Church, thank you. To Smyth’s Funeral Directors, we thank you for your kindness and professionalism and also the grave diggers who prepared Sean’s final resting place. A special thanks to the 6th Infantry Battalion, Costume Barracks, Athlone for the bearer party at the Church and also at the graveside and also to his former collegues of the 5th Infantry Battalion, Dublin. Sean was so proud to be a member of the Defence Forces for so many years. Thank you to the Abbey Hotel for the wonderful meal after the Funeral. As it is next to impossible to thank every one individually please accept this acknowlegement as a token of our deep gratitude. Sean’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague on Sunday, 7th April at 11am.

A special day, Another year, A loving thought, A silent tear.

McDONNELL Patrick (Sonny) & Mary Coolegarry, Curraghboy, Athlone, Co. Roscommon.

MORAN Shane Fuerty, Roscommon. 6 April 1984 - 15 October 2006 R.I.P.

(3rd Anniversary)

(2nd Anniversary)

Love always, Mammy, Daddy, Niall and Ciara.

Miko

Noel

Newtown, Glinsk Who passed away on 30th March 2000 (19th Anniversary)

Ballinakill, Glinsk. Who passed away on 3rd of April 2015 (4th Anniversary)

Sadly missed by their daughter Marie, her partner Mark, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and extended family. Anniversary Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Curraghboy on Sunday, 7th April at 10am.

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask for 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 favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Many thanks. B.H. Prayer to obtain a Special Favour Remember, O glorious and Good Saint Anne, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help and sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, behold, I cast myself at thy feet and beseech thee, by thy great preogative of being the Mother of the Queen of Heaven and the Grandmother of Jesus, come to my aid wth thy powerful intercession and obtain from Almighty God through the ever Blessed Virgin Mary, this special favour which I beg of thee ... Cease not to intercede for me until, through Divine Mercy, my request may be granted. Above all, obtain for me the grace one day to behold my God face to face and with thee and Mary and all the Saints praise and bless Him throughout eternity. Amen. B.H.

MONTH’S MIND COLEMAN (nee Keaveney) Mary Skehard, Creggs, Co. Galway Who died 17th February, 2019

We the family of the late Mary, wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on the occasion of our Mother’s passing. To all our wonderful neighbours and freinds who offered such help and kindness in so many ways. A special word of thanks to Mum’s good friends Maureen, Patsy and Vinnie. She always enjoyed your chats. To the carers, Christine and Angela, thank you. Thanks to Dr. Cunningham and staff and to Garvey’s Pharmacy to Dr. Lieu and his team, nurses and staff at Portiuncula University Hospital for the wonderful care Mum received. Our gratitude to Fr. Larry and Fr. Donnelly who did such a lovely job concelebrating Mum’s Mass. Thanks to Cregg’s choir for the lovely music. To David Moran, Undertaker for his help, guidance and support, thank you. To the gravediggers who prepared Mum’s final resting place with such dignity and attention to detail. To Carmel and Michael Roarke for providing refreshments after the Burial. As it is not possible to thank everybody individually, we hope that this acknowledgement will serve as an expression of our most sincere gratitude and the knowlege that your contribution supported us and make our loss more bearable. The most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Mary’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in Kilbegnet Church on Saturday, 6th April at 8pm.

I am sending a dove to Heaven with a parcel on its wings Be careful when you open it, its full of beautiful things Inside are a million kisses wrapped up in a million hugs To say how much I miss you and to send you all my love

THANKSGIVINGS

No farewell words were spoken. No time to say good-bye. You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why. Our hearts still ache in sadness And secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know.

Barry, Peter, Declan, Barry Jnr., Colin and Alan.

CONNELLY

Always remembered by her husband Sonnie and family. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery on Saturday, 6th April at 7pm.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

The family of the late Raphael Molloy would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all those who sympathised with us on the death of Raphael. Our heartfelt thanks to our extended families in particular her sisters Elisabeth, Rita, Essie and Tresina, our friends, colleagues, neighbours and all who attended the Reposing, Funeral Mass, Burial and endured the cold and long queues to pay their respects. We also thank all who called to our home, sent Mass Cards, Sympathy Cards and letters of support. We sincerely wish to thank Fr. John Cullen and Monsignor Travers, Fr. Dominic Gillooly and Fr. Pravin for their support both at home and in celebrating Raphael’s Funeral Mass. Thank you to the Choir at Raphael’s Mass, their singing was beautiful and made the Mass so special. Thank you also to the Sacristan, Eucharistic Ministers and Mass Servers. A special thank you to Tom Smyth (her dear brother) and Pat Smyth, (her godson) for the professional and dignified way the Funeral was conducted and to the gravediggers who prepared Raphael’s final resting place so tastefully. Thank you also to the Roscommon Garda Siochana for the traffic management. We especially want to thank all those who cared for Raphael during her illness. Dr. Deidre Jones and the team at Roscommon Hospital. Dr. Clare Quinn and all those who nursed Raphael daily at our home and were so attentive to her every need. Thank you also to the Cancer Palliative care team. To all who played a part in any way during Raphael’s illness and Funeral please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. We were overwhelmed by the support we received and it would be impossible to thank everybody individually. The Holy Sacrifice of Mass will be offered for your intentions.

THANKSGIVINGS

Just a prayer from the family who loved you Just a memory Fond and true In our hearts you Will live forever Because we thought The world of you

Always remembered by your family.

It doesn’t take a special day To bring you to our minds, For days without a thought of you Are very hard to find. Those who mean the most to us Are never really gone. For in our thoughts and in our hearts, Their memory still lives on.

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. M.K.

Loved and missed by your wife Catherine and children Katie, Aoife and Michael. ~~~~~~~~~~~~

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. Thanksgiving for prayers received. M.K.

Always in our hearts, Foever in our thoughts and prayers.

Always remembered by his sisters, brothers and families. Anniversary Mass in St Michael’s Church, Glinsk on Sunday, 7th April at 10am.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES CONWAY Margaret (Peggy)

MANNION Pat Joe

DUIGNAN Michael & Theresa

Racecourse Road, Roscommon. Who died on April 4th, 2018

Cloonara, Derrane, Roscommon Who died on 9th April 2015 (4th Anniversary)

Araghty, Athleague In loving memory of our dear parents Theresa and Michael Duignan whose anniversaries occur at this time.

MONTH’S MIND DIVILLY (nee O’Boyle) Jacinta Kilkerrin, Co. Galway and Manor Tulsk, Co. Roscommon Who died on 1st March, 2019

We, the family of the late Margaret (Peggy) Conway would like to express our deepest appreciation and thanks to all who supported and sympathised with us during our sad loss of our mother, granny, great granny, sister, aunt, sister-in-law and friend to many. Thank you to everyone who attended the Removal and Funeral Mass, who visited our home, telephoned, sent Mass Cards, letters of sympathy, floral tributes and who travelled long distances to be with us. A special word of thanks to Kathleen and Jackie for being there for Mam; to Gerry Kerrigan for his support; to Marie Richardson for her thoughtfulness and support and to Breda, home help, who assisted Mam in a very caring way. Thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours who visited us during the difficult days. Thanks to all who brought food to our house, it was much appreciated by the family. Thank you to Fr. John Cullen for celebrating the Funeral Mass and at the graveside. Thanks also to the servers and choir at the Funeral Mass. Thanks to Pat and Tom Smyth, Undertakers for their support and guidance and the dignified and professional way they carried out the Funeral arrangements. Thanks to the grave diggers who prepared Mam’s resting place. Thanks also to Adrian Grealy and staff at the Abbey Hotel who provided a lovely meal after the Funeral. It really is impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our deepest appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Your life was a blessing - Your memory a treasure - You are loved beyond words - And missed beyond measure. Peggy’s First Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday, April 6th in Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon at 7 pm, also 14th Anniversary Mass for James who died on April 15th, 2005.

CONWAY In loving memory of our parents James who died on April 15th, 2005, and Peggy who died on April 4th, 2018, late of Racecourse Road, Roscommon.

A smile for all A heart of gold The very best this world could hold. Never selfish, always kind Those are the memories you left behind. Those who think of Pat Joe today Say a Rosary in his name.

Always remembered by his brothers, sisters, brotherin-law, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your daughters Maureen and Sinéad; sons Gerard, Carl, James, Cormac and John; grandchildren and great grandchildren.

HYNES Peter Joseph (P.J.)

MULRYAN Paul (13th Anniversary)

Jamestown Hill, Ballyforan, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary)

Lisnamult, Roscommon (22nd Anniversary) In loving memory of my dear husband who passed away on the 5th April 2018.

In loving memory of our dear brother and uncle Patrick Joseph who died on 8th April 1997. RIP Silent memories keep you near As time unfolds another year From our lives you may be gone But in our hearts you will live on.

HIGGIN Rosaleen

1st and 14th Anniversary Mass will take place in Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, April 6th at 7 pm.

Lovingly remembered by all their families.

HEVICAN Patrick Joseph

Sadly missed by his loving sister Philomena and niece Roseanne.

Those we love must someday pass beyond our present sight Must leave us and the world we know without their radiant light. But we know that like a candle their lovely light will surely shine to brighten up another place more perfect, more divine. And in the realm of Heaven where they shine so warm and bright. Our loved ones live forevermore in God’s eternal light. Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure. We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again

Time slips by and life goes on But from our thoughts you are never gone.

Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary)

You’ll never be forgotten, that simply can not be. As long as I am living I’ll carry you with me. Safely tucked inside my heart your light will always shine. A glowing ember never stilled throughout the end of time. No matted what the future brings or what may lie ahead, I know that you will walk with me along the path I tread. Go rest my P.J. be at peace and let your soul fly free. One day I’ll join your glorious flight for all eternity. For the memories of the one I loved still cast a gentle glow To grace my days and light my path Wherever I may go.

Forever loved missed and remembered by you heart broken wife. Remembered by your sisters, brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw and their families.

In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fond and true, There is not a day, dear Rosaleen That we do not think of you.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Des and family. Anniversary Mass in Dysart Church on Saturday, 6th April at 7.30pm.

PJ’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Church of Christ of the Good Shepherd Church, FourRoads on Sunday, 7th April at 11am. On his Soul, Sweet Jesus have mercy.

Sadly missed along life’s way Quietly remembered every day Out of our lives you may have gone But in our hearts you still live on.

Sadly missed by Mam, Dad, Karen, Shane, Eilish and Tom and all the Mulryan family.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

CUTTLE Sarah & Laura “Sarlau”, Ardsallagh Woods, Roscommon 28th Birthday occurs on 9th April

Cherished perfect little faces Tiny fingers and toes, Two beautiful baby girls who brought us such joy. Happy birthday sweethearts.

Forever loved and missed by Mammy, Daddy, Simon, Eoin and Tara.

As we lovingly remember Jacinta, her sisters Denise, Dolores, Deirdre, Margaret and brother Pat and extended members of the O’Boyle family, would like to express our deepest and heartfelt thanks to all who supported and sympathised with us on our untimely sad loss. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all those who attended the Removal, Funeral Mass and to the large crowds who travelled with Jacinta on her final journey from Kilkerrin to Roscommon for her Burial. It meant so much to us, thank you all. To those who telephoned, sent text messages, Mass Cards, letters of condolences, numerous condolences on RIP. ie and to those who travelled such long distances to be with us, we will never forget it to you all. A special acknowledgement to all who gave such generous donations to the Oncology Unit at UCHG, we were beyond overwhelmed, thank you all. To all Jacinta’s wonderful neighbours and friends in Kilkerrin and Glenamaddy for all the support and kindness you gave to her. With all your numerous visits at UCHG and friendship, she was so touched, and to all our own wonderful neighbours and friends in our home parish of Tulsk and Roscommon who have shown us such support, thank you. To all the staff at UCHG, in particular the staff at the Corrib Ward who were so dedicated to Jacinta over her short battle, our heartfelt thanks to you all, we will be eternally grateful. Our sincere thanks to Fr. T. Commins, P.P. Kilkerrin for celebrating a beautiful Funeral Mass, for the friendship you gave to Jacinta, the numerous visits, chats and the guidance you gave to us all over the Funeral and support, we will never forget it to you. We would like to thanks Seamus Mannion and Padraig Gilmore for providing such beautiful music and singing, to Siobhan Collins and Ann Harlow florists for providing the beautiful floral arrangements. To John Hoare and all at St. Coman’s Cemetery, Roscommon for preparing Jacinta’s final resting place with such care, to the traffic stewards for their assistance throughout the Funeral and to all at the Kilkerrin Community Centre for providing food and refreshments throughout the Funeral, thank you all so much. Finally a special heartfelt thanks to Pat and Caroline Coneran, Funeral Directors, Kilkerrin for their outstanding professionalism, support, sensitivity and kindness, from that very first phone call that fateful Friday morning, we can not put into words how grateful we are to you both. For all the assistance you gave to make sure Jacinta’s wishes were carried out and her final wish to be laid to rest in Roscommon with our dear parents, Nell and Dennis, thank you both so much, we will always remember the kindness and support you gave to us, through such a difficult period. As it would be impossible to thank everyone, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of thanks. Jacinta’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place at the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Sunday, 7th April at 12.15pm.

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. Thanksgiving for prayers received. M.F. PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE My St. Expedite of urgent and just causes, please intercede for me with our Lord Jesus Christ, succour me in this hour of affliction and despair my St. Expedite, you who are a Holy warrior, you who are the Saint of the afflicted, you who is the Saint of the desperate, you who is the Saint of urgent causes, protect me, help me, give me strength, courage and serenity. Hear my plea. (Make request). Clearly express what you want and ask him to find a way to get it to you. My Saint Expedite, help me to prevail through these difficult hours, protect me from all those who want to harm me, respond to my plea with urgency, bring me back to that state of peace and tranquillity, my Saint Expedite, I will be grateful to you for the rest of my life and I will speak your name to all those who have faith. Now promise to give Saint Expedite a specific offering when your desire is granted. Amen. Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary and make the sign of the cross. Be sure to provide the offering you promised, if Saint Expedite grants your petition. Thank you so much for everything, for hearing and answering my prayer. And to St. Michael and St. John. Amen. M.C.

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FAMILYNOTICES DELANEY Mark

KENNY Joan

Athleague, Co. Roscommon Who died on the 3rd of April (1st Anniversary)

Celtic Avenue and formerly Tubberconnor, Rahara Co. Roscommon Who died on 4th of April, 2018, aged 68 years (1st Anniversary) Rest In Peace

On the occasion of Mark’s First Anniversary, his family, mother Mary, sister Theresa and brother Cathal would like to express our appreciation to all those that supported and sympathised with us on Mark’s passing. Special thanks to Fr. Eugene McLoughlin for celebrating Mark’s Funeral Mass. Thanks to Hamrock’s Undertakers for the professional manner in which they carried out the Funeral arrangements. To the grave diggers of both Kilmore and Athleague and Athleague Hurling Club for their Guard of Honour also to the Bridge House for providing refreshments after Mark’s Funeral. Thanks to the public health nurses Ann-Marie and Jean and home help Teresa, to Prof. Macon Keane and his team and all the staff at Corrib Ward in UHG. Our sincerest gratitude to the entire community of Athleague for their support throughout Marks illness and passing. Marks First Anniversary Mass will take place this Friday, 5th of April at 7.30pm in Athleague Church.

DEVINE Tony

DUKE Eileen

Clooneigh, Elphin Who died on 4th April 2008 (11th Anniversary)

Lanesboro Street, Roscommon (3rd Anniversary) Who passed away on the 1st April 2016 and her beloved husband Seamus who passed away on 22nd May 1971

We thought of you today, But that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow, too. We think of you in silence And make no outward show. For what it meant to lose you Only those who love you know. Remembering you is easy, We do it everyday. It’s the heartache of losing you That will never go away.

Loved and remembered always by Mum and Dad, brothers, sister, sister-inlaw, nieces and nephews. Anniversary Mass in Tulsk Church on Sunday, 7th April at 11.30am.

HUNT Annie

“Ag Chriost an Siol Ag Chriost an Fomhair In Iothlainn De Go Gastar Sinn”

Always loved and sadly missed by Seamus, Frank, Declan, Mairead and Deirdre, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, other family members and friends. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 6th April at 10am. .

RUSHE Patrick and Mary Clooneen, Athleague (27th & 10th Anniversaries)

Ballinderry, Four-Mile-House, Co. Roscommon Deep are the memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away.

Always remembered by your family. Anniversary Mass in Four-Mile-House Church on Sunday, 7th April at 11am.

A silent thought A quiet prayer For special people in God’s care.

Remembered always by family and friends. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague on Saturday, 6th April at 7pm.

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God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be So he put His arms around you And whispered “Come to me.” With tearful eyes we watched you And saw you pass away Although we loved you dearly We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands to rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. St. Therese Prayer There is no night without a dawning, no winter without a spring; And beyond death’s dark horizon Our hearts, once more, will sing For those who leave us for a while have only ‘gone away’ Out of a restless, careworn world Into a brighter day.

Loved and missed always by John Patrick, Susan, Lisa, Richard; grandchildren Nikita, Kacey, Joshua, Noah and Ethan. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Sunday 7th April at 10.30am.

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NOTICE TO ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying on behalf of The Roscommon County Board for Planning Permission to construct the following Upgrade Works to Dr Hyde Park:1. Extension to existing Dressing Rooms located to the rear of the Main Stand. This will include conversion of the existing public Toilets to a Dressing Room facility. 2. Construction of 2 number new Toilet Blocks of approximately 128 square metres each to the rear of the Main Stand. Construction of a new Toilet Block to the rear of the Town End Terrace of approximately 89.4 square metres. Construction of a Catering & Merchandising/ Corporate Functions Building of approximately 124 sq metres to the rear of the Main Stand. 3. Construction of new Turnstiles and Entrance Gates on the Athlone Road Entrance and the Golf Links Road Entrance respectively – 39 turnstiles in total. Partial demolition of existing turnstiles and gates on Golf Links Road Entrance. 4. Erection of security fencing separating the area in the ownership of the Roscommon Gaels GAA Club from the remainder of the Dr Hyde Park facility. Additional security fencing to be erected to the rear of the Main Stand to separate the players and officials area from the public area. 5. Provision of a Tarmac finish to existing unfinished areas of the ground. This will include all upgrade works required to the existing surface water disposal system including provision of underground on-site attenuation. The above to be constructed with all associated site development works at Dr Hyde Park, Ardsallagh Beg Townland, Roscommon, Co Roscommon. Signed: AOL Design Ltd., Consulting Engineers, C/O Albert Looby, Killeenboy, Kilteevan, Co Roscommon. Tel: (090) 66 28184. Mobile:(086) 8167365 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 a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Michael Murray, am applying to Roscommon County Council for Planning Permission to retain existing silage slab and dungstead in my farm yard at Lisduff, Mount Talbot, Roscommon. Signed: Michael Murray 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 a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Michael Costello, am applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct a dwelling house with domestic garage, connection to Council services and carryout all ancillary site works at Ballinagard Td, Galway Road, Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon, (Ph Office: 090 6627950), (James 087 8228529), (Andy 086 3646210), (info@morrislohan.ie). The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning 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.

Horses for Courses

by Tom Red

Action on Friday at Dundalk, stalls open for the first at 5.40 pm. There is national hunt racing at Wexford at 4.10 pm. On Saturday it’s Leopardstown, first race at 1.40 pm. With a national hunt card on Sunday at Fairyhouse, off at 1.50 pm, Cork has a flat card, stalls open at 2.05 pm.

Aintree Grand National

Today sees the start of the 2019 Aintree Grand National meeting with the feature race the Aintree Hurdle. The Aintree Bowl has only six runners including last year’s runner-up Bristol De Mai and third Clan Des Obeaux. Kemboy is on a recovery mission after a first fence fall in the Gold Cup and is taken to win from Clan Des Obeaux and Bristol De Mai. The rest of the card has three more Grade 1 races, a Grade 2 mares bumper and a Grade 3 chase along with the Foxhunters for amateur riders, with four of six Irish runners having great chances, Burning Ambition ridden by Derek O’Connor, Uncello Conti by JJ Codd, Kruzhlinin by Barry O’Neill and Mark O’Hare rides Balnaslow who are only headed by Road To Rome in the betting. Watch for our top amateurs on British-trained runners and Patrick Mullins rides Ascokastar for Daniel Bourne could be e/w value at 50/1. Stick with the Galwayman Derek O’Connor. Patrick Mullins who rides Minella Melody for Henry de Bromhead in the bumper has won on her in Gowran and this could be a pointer. Tomorrow sees four Grade 1 races, two hurdles and two chases, a Grade 2 bumper and two Grade 3, one hurdle and one chase, the Topham over the national fences. Last year’s winner Tiger Roll, one of thirteen Gordon Elliott trained horses, features among 40 that will make the cut in Saturday’s Grand National at Aintree. Tiger Roll is on course to emulate Red Rum in 1974 by completing back-to-back victories in the world’s greatest steeplechase. Heading the handicap is the Tony Martin-trained Anibale Fly with 11st 10lb, who was fourth last year and finished second in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Tiger Roll will now have to carry 11st 5lb. Pleasant Company, who just failed to catch Tiger Roll last year, is among six remaining from Willie Mullins. Other Irish runners include Pat Kelly’s Mall Dini, Henry de Bromhead’s Valseur Lido and Jessica Harrington’s Magic Of Light all guaranteed a run and Ross O’Sullivan’s Baie Des Iles at 45. The home challenge is headed by the Nick Alexander trained Lake View Lad and Sue Smith’s Vintage Clouds with Lucinda Russell’s 2017 winner One For Arthur, Mark Bradstock’s Step Back, Philip Hobbs’ Rock The Kasbah and the Nigel TwistonDavies-trained Go Conquer. David Pipe’s Ramses De Teillee and Vieux Lion Rouge, dual Topham scorer Ultragold from Colin Tizzard’s stable and Robert Walford’s Walk In The Mill, a Becher winner are also in contention. Declarations close today and if Joe Farrell gets in make note he has been backed this week. My e/w goes on Dunikos with Jack Kennedy riding, Mall Dini, Walk In The Mill and Ultragold but I hope I will be still cheering home Tiger Roll.

General news

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Ticket touts have been banned permanently from Cheltenham following a High Court decision last Tuesday. The injunction prohibits the buying and selling of tickets by touts and the selling of tickets to touts by any person. All Irish sporting bodies please take note. Presenting Percy’s injury, picked up in the Gold Cup is not as bad as first thought but will rule him out for this season. Flat jockey Fran Berry has hung up his boots following an injury received last January at Wolverhampton. Berry started out as a national hunt jockey and has a Cheltenham winner to his credit in the Christy Roche trained Khayrawni in the 1999 Coral Cup.

Point to Point Corner

Racing on the northern circuit this weekend is set to start at 2.30 pm in Moira, near Lurgan. There are four meetings down south on Sunday, starting at Courtown in Wexford, Dromahane south west of Mallow, Castletowngeoghan near Mullingar all starting at 2 pm and Rathcannon in Limerick at 2.30 pm.

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Half-backs Conor Earley, Cormac Regan, Cian Glennon and Robbie Kenny pictured at Roscommon CBS training on Tuesday afternoon. Pics: Mick McCormack

CBS HOPING FOR CROKER MASTERCLASS! Roscommon CBS footballers will be bidding to become only the second team from the school to lift an All-Ireland senior football title when they take the field against Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore (Co. Kerry) in the All-Ireland Colleges ‘B’ final at 12.45 pm on Saturday in Croke Park. CBS manager Eoghan Coll

spoke to People Sport on Tuesday and said preparations had gone well as his charges bid to take home the Paddy Drummond Cup. “Preparations are going well. We have no injury concerns, and we were training this week on Tuesday and again on Thursday and we will be ready to go on Saturday and hopefully all will go to plan.

We have a bit of preparation work done on Sliabh Luchra and hopefully we will be able to get at them on the day and get the scores to win the match. “The most positive thing for us during the campaign is that we came through the tests that we had against Carrick-onShannon, St Muredach’s and Downpatrick. It can be easy

after a massive win to think you are better than you are. In every game we focussed on getting the match-ups right and making sure our intensity was right too. We had to work hard and when the pressure was on we managed to see it through and hopefully we can do that again on Saturday,” he said. See pages 54-59 for full preview…

Sixth year students pictured at Roscommon CBS on Tuesday with a painting of Ciaran Lawless ahead of the school’s All-Ireland Colleges ‘B’ Final at Croke Park on Saturday.

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All-Ireland Colleges Senior Football ‘B’ Final: Roscommon CBS v Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra

CBS can take home second All-Ireland crown! All-Ireland Colleges Senior Football ‘B’ Final Roscommon CBS v Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra on Saturday in Croke Park at 12.45 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon CBS footballers will be bidding to become only the second team from the school to lift an All-Ireland senior football colleges title when they take the field against Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore (Co. Kerry) on Saturday in Croke Park. The CBS lads have been very impressive through this championship thus far, but they will not need reminding that a Kerry side in any underage final is a daunting prospect and this Rathmore side have some really top class performers. However, this CBS side are well organised and well coached and they have some outstanding players all over the field and if they can perform to their ability on the day the Paddy Drummond Cup is there for the taking. There is quality throughout this Roscommon CBS team. Gustavo Rodrigues has been a revelation between the sticks this year and his clever kick-outs were a feature of an excellent semi-final win against Downpatrick last week. In defence, Roscommon CBS have been very solid when required with Colin Walsh, James

Martin and James Browne consistent performers throughout the campaign. But it is the CBS half-back line that has impressed this writer most of all this year. Cian Glennon, Jack Lohan and Cian Murray have been playing very well and their ability to get forward and assist in attack has been crucial to the success of the town school in this campaign. Their input will be vital again on Saturday. This is the line that can be the platform for CBS success this Saturday. In the engine room, Albert Looby and Keith Doyle have been outstanding and they will have to perform to that standard on Saturday against a much-vaunted Rathmore duo. Captain of the team, Ciaran Lawless, has been superb his year leading from the centre-forward position, with his Oran teammate James Fitzpatrick inside on the edge of the square. Tim Lambe, Richard Walsh, Liam Ormsby and Jack McGahon have all been playing so well that Charlie Carthy has had to make do with being just a sub this year. That’s an indication of how well the attack has been playing because Carthy is a top class performer and a great sub to have in reserve. The Kerrymen were given the fright of their lives in the semi-

Full-forwards, Michael Dunne, Jack McGahon, Liam Ormsby and Charlie Carthy pictured at Roscommon CBS training on Tuesday afternoon. Pic: Mick McCormack

final against Ashbourne Community School. They were winning comfortably by 2-7 to 0-3 at halftime before a barrage of goals in the second half saw the Meath school come back into it. Rathmore survived in the end to win by three points. The final score was Rathmore 2-15 Ashbourne 4-5. The concession of four goals would suggest that there may be

a question mark over the Kerry school’s defence and the CBS attack should be able to take advantage of any such weakness. It is a tribute to this excellent team that they will travel to Croke Park on Saturday expecting to win this All-Ireland title. But Eoghan Coll and his selectors won’t need me to tell them that unless they perform on the

Half-backs, Jack Lohan, Cian Murray and Kevin Brennan pictured at Roscommon CBS training on Tuesday afternoon. Pic: Mick McCormack

day there will be no fairytale ending. Any Kerry team in an All-Ireland final are a dangerous prospect and this Rathmore side are certainly no different. When Kerry teams go to Croke Park they expect to win. But I really like the look of this Roscommon CBS team. There are really good footballers on every line and if they play to the

standard that we have seen in this championship so far they can bring back the cup. Memories of many great days in the past will be revived for many of us on Saturday. Only one team (2011) has won that elusive All-Ireland title. I am expecting that the men of 2019 will write their own page of history on Saturday. Prediction: Roscommon CBS.

Captain Ciaran Lawless pictured at Roscommon CBS training on Tuesday afternoon. Pic: Mick McCormack

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All-Ireland Colleges Senior Football ‘B’ Final: Roscommon CBS v Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra

Gustavo Rodrigues, Jack McGahon, James Browne, Cian Murray, Liam Ormsby and Kevin Brennan pictured at Roscommon CBS on Tuesday ahead of their All-Ireland Colleges ‘B’ Final in Croke Park this Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Best wishes from the whole school community to the CBS team!

“The character of CBS Roscommon is shaped by the time we have together, and by its long history” Schools are at the heart if any community and like a family, it is great to celebrate achievements together. It has been a special time for our school as our rugby team played in the Connaught Senior Final and our Gaelic team continue their progress to the All Ireland final. We are very grateful for the wonderful support that the students and staff received from our wider family. It means a lot to the staff and students to see and hear what these exploits in the sporting field mean to the community. Sport can lift peoples’ spirits and bring people together, and we have experienced that in these past months. We thank everyone from families, individuals, public representatives and the business community for their very tangible and real support for our young people. It exemplifies the spirit of the locality and we are very grateful. We know that this has been a good

positive formative experience for our young men, and we look forward to the challenge of taking on Pobail Scoil Sliabh Luachra of Rathmore in Kerry in an All Ireland final. It is wonderful to be involved in such occasions, and the support of all makes the journey possible. I am regularly asked whether this has been a good year, and this year I have struggled to answer the question. Because I want to say that it has been the most extraordinary, inspiring, exceptional year I have ever known – but I don’t want to boast or tempt fate. So I shall say this, I could not be more proud of all that our pupils and staff have achieved and the manner in which they have done so. Up CBS – Red and White! – Fiona Gallagher, Principal, Roscommon CBS

Fiona Gallagher, Principal, Roscommon CBS pictured with student and player, James Fitzpatrick.

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Roscommon CBS full-forward James Fitzpatrick is enjoying the “massive buzz” ahead of Saturday’s All-Ireland Colleges Final in Croke Park. “We are delighted to be in the final. We said at the start of the year that we wanted to win Connacht and go on to the AllIreland, and we are one step away now. We had a poor enough league campaign but we played well in the championship. Every second game in the championship has been tough but we came through well. “The games against Carrick-on-Shannon, Muredach’s, and Downpatrick were tough, but we came through. This Kerry team will be tough too and they have a

few Kerry minors in their ranks – but we have a few Roscommon minors in ours!” the Oran clubman quipped. “There is a massive buzz among the lads. It’s great that we have eight lads from the club (Oran) on the panel, but everyone is pulling together and there is a great spirit. I have to say that I just can’t wait for the game to come,” he said. The CBS lads visited headquarters on Monday in order to get a feel for the place and James says they are ready for a successful return this Saturday. “We were in Croke Park the other day and saw what dressing rooms that we would be in so we are ready to go now. It would be brilliant to win it on Saturday and we will give it everything,” he concluded.

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The Roscommon CBS team is managed by Eoghan Coll along with selectors Sean Adamson, Simon Kelly, Noel Moran and Kieran Hughes, and they have steered the team though a tricky at times Connacht campaign, through the AllIreland semi-final and into Saturday’s final. The manager spoke to People Sport on Tuesday and realises full well that while his team are good enough to win this All-Ireland, they will have to go out and play well on the day if they are to bring home the Paddy Drummond Cup. “Preparations are going well. We have no injury concerns. We are training this week on Tuesday and Thursday and we will be ready to go on Saturday and hopefully all will go to plan. We have a bit of preparation work done on Sliabh Luchra and hopefully we will be able to get at them on the day and get the scores to win the match. “The most positive thing for us during the campaign is that we came through the tests that we had against Carrick-on-Shannon, St. Muredach’s and Downpatrick. It can be easy after a massive win to think you are better than you are. In every game, we focussed on getting the match-ups right and making sure our intensity was right too. We had to work hard and when the pressure was on we managed to see it through and hopefully we can do that again on Saturday,” he said. Coll was happy to have such a settled team but insisted that places remained up for grabs ahead of Saturday’s showpiece. “We have a settled team and that’s positive, but even this week I can honestly say that the team for the final isn’t picked yet. We will look at how training goes this week and then we will decide. The players know that, but there are some lads pushing really hard for places and who have come on and done really well. Charlie Carthy came on in the semi-final and scored two crucial points. Aodha Hession and others are also showing up well and there are plenty of lads who have been able to slot in when we are missing a player or two throughout the year. “My job this week, apart from the tactical stuff, is to ensure that the lads play the football that they are capable of playing. We have to play the game rather than the occasion. We went up to Croke Park on Monday to acclimatise to the surroundings and it was no harm to see the run of the place. I would be saying to them to enjoy it but there is a game of football to be played and we have to try and block out all the ‘stuff’ associated with playing in an All-Ireland final. The players will have to deal with that because they will be playing with Roscommon in the future and they have to get used to that kind of thing but my job is to keep them focussed on the game,” he said. So it all comes down to Saturday for this talented CBS side, and their manager is confident in their ability to bring another All-Ireland title back to the school. “This is a team that are capable of winning this All-Ireland title but being capable of winning it and actually doing it are two different things. It’s

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the nuts and bolts of the game that will decide. We have to get the match-ups and the intensity right. “When under pressure you have to dig in and minimise the scores you concede. When you are having a bad patch, not to concede too much during that spell is what will win us the game. We have spoken about that all year. Stopping goals going in and protecting the scoring zone is so important. I think we have actually got better at that

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as the year has gone on. “The lads are delighted to be in this final. They are buzzing and they are really excited about it… it’s great to see that. It’s every kid’s dream to go up and play in Croke Park in an All-Ireland final. I wouldn’t have any fears about these lads. A lot of them have played at the top level for the county U-17s, and at club level. I don’t think that the occasion will get to them but we will know more on Saturday,” he concluded.

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Crimson smoke in the Sportsground as Roscommon CBS ignites the spark Ever-proud of its great status as a Gaelic Football stronghold, TOM CURLEY has observed, with fascination, his old school’s embracing of what was once a ‘foreign game’…  TOM CURLEY

When we were going to the CBS in Roscommon, at a time when the world was a safer place than now – before school kids took to the streets with placards – like the Rock ‘n’ Roll Kids and their music – Gaelic Football, between often strained learning, was all we did. Rugby was not on our course. Known to us then as a ‘foreign game’ – it still carries the brand in places – rugby was only played by wealthy sportsmen…for Ireland and the provinces. Men in big houses who wore professional labels, or those who worked in banks and other financial institutions. Many too bore the title of commercial traveller with leather briefcases and dear suits. They sold spirits, beers, cigarettes, tea, sugar, oatmeal and, often, drapery and cutlery to the shops and villages as they drove around the country in expensive cars that their companies owned. Their sporting badge was their travelling trademark. We would see the names of these sporting legends in the one daily paper we would read. Willie John McBride, Tony O’Reilly, Jack Kyle, Mike Gibson. While the names would stay with us, we wouldn’t read further down the lines. We didn’t understand the game. It was their game – played with a differently shaped ball than ours. These icons of the sport have sown the seeds from which rugby has sprouted. The ticking of the time clock rewinds their greatness. In the CBS, the Wednesday half-day bell was our Gaelic football wake-up call. Silently, we offered up the morning class prayers that the evening would be dry. If the rain fell and we were deprived of the evening freedom, we temporarily lost the faith. Released from the tribulations of the Merchant of Venice, the perplexities of Euclid, the weight of European history and the deep fear of the science room where a Dublin Christian Brother who had little constraint with the meter stick on the hands of those of us who would never rise

Goalkeepers, Cian Feely and Gustavo Rodrigues and coach Sean Adamson pictured at Roscommon CBS training on Tuesday afternoon. Pic: Mick McCormack

from the bottom step of the stairway to scientific discovery – we togged out in the classrooms and trotted up the road over the railway bridge and into the Brothers’ field on the right. Our Wednesday trainer was Irish teacher, Dingle native, Eamon Stritch – known to us as Ned. His repeated field instructions to us ‘eirigh libh’ le do laphéen, le do laphéen – rise and catch the ball. Rough play was harshly punished. Very often, school principal, Brother Creed would make an unexpected appearance to ensure that everyone was playing his part. The major part of the sports programme was the school league, comprising of four teams drawn from the areas where pupils came from. The competition – often over-heated – was played on a rotation basis, with points allotted to the winners. The two teams with highest points played

off in the final. The CBS League final, often played on a Saturday, was a big occasion for the school, when parents and relations came to watch their boys in action. After the final whistle, the cup and medals – donated by Casey’s Garage – were presented by the Principal to the captain and players of the winning team in the centre of the field. Celebrations followed down through the town and continued in a restaurant in The Square. Take-aways and street vans, not too visual at the time, if at all. Fanta, Coca Cola, and sweet confectionery were the victory menu ingredients. From the school league the CBS senior football team originated and progressed – becoming a dominant force in Connacht Colleges Gaelic Football, with many names from the school becoming prominent on the provincial calendar and county.

The Roscommon CBS rugby team who reached the Top Oil Connacht Senior Schools Final recently. Pics: Mick McCormack

The CBS jersey colours were of dark red, devoid of commercial blitz. Our white togs, washed by our mothers, and leather boots with cogs and long laces, were self-supplied. I was privileged to wear the CBS jersey for a season, content for the most part, to sit on the subs’ bench – with the occasional call to the grass when victory or defeat was imminent. The school bus which daily brought the long distance boys to school carried the teams to play the away games in other towns. As the visiting school, we were well entertained and welcomed with tea and after-match lunch in the school canteen. Match analysis, exchange of views and our hopes of achievement in the outside world when the classroom door was permanently closed behind us. Uncertain schoolboy gossip. Rugby didn’t enter our thoughts. Since rugby was first organised by Trinity College in Dublin in 1854, emanating from English colleges, the sport became popular and gained wide momentum. Other clubs followed in Dublin in the early years. Carlow in 1872, is said to be the first club established in the provinces, followed by Dungannon in 1873, and Ballinasloe in 1875. Connacht rugby was founded in 1886. Creggs Rugby Club, established in 1974, is now a stronghold in Connacht rugby. This club was key to the sport being introduced and developed in Roscommon CBS in recent years. The encouragement and backing of parents – a number of whom are involved with the club – and of management and teachers, has taken the landmark Gaelic football school to top level college rugby, reaching the Senior

Cup Final for the first time earlier this year. An excited gathering of students, as if a rock concert was being staged, had assembled at the entrance gates of Galway Sportsground in high spirits for their schools in the Connacht Colleges Final (three in numbers on the evening). Roscommon CBS was against the aristocrats of Connacht School Football – Garbally College, Ballinasloe – first-time winners of the cup at stake over 100 years ago. We made a two-bus trip from where we live in the city to the Sportsground to watch the old school – Roscommon CBS – in rugby format. ‘Rookies’ the school was labelled in a newspaper here in Galway. The old brigade treaded through the unsteady youthful sway could be counted on the teeth of a wooden hay rake. Earplugs and smartphones were as plentiful as transistors in a different age. A fast food van was at high speed. A friendly lady in a yellow coat, collecting tickets, welcomed arrivals as if a house party was being fulfilled. The second lady with similar charm took our right hand with the swift touch of a pickpocket, and like parcel post, stamped the back. Not the Saturday or Sunday turnstile merry-goround we are accustomed to. From the dark military-like press box on the harsh late spring evening we looked out across at the empty stands and terraces decorated by signboards. A closed showhouse without viewers. Beneath us, from the hard bench on which we sat, the blizzard of college students regaled in their respective college colours. This was their oneday licence for adventure. Close by, the Roscommon school followers, in full voice, supporting their red and white coat of arms, were in high chant…“Come on ye boys in Red” their sonorous anthem. The emission of crimson smoke or vapour fuelled their flame, quickly suppressed by a roving steward, who spotted the young lamplighter. At first watch, the Connacht Senior Colleges’ Final between the two town schools did not reach expected heights. For long periods we saw a physical centrefield scramble with poor forward movement to the open spaces. The second half raised the tempo to a degree. We saw a game played with youthful passion, determination, commitment and pride of college by schoolboys, many of whom showed promise in the sport beyond the classroom gates. The progress of rugby and the guidance of devoted people through clubs and the traditional colleges have gripped second-level schools; Roscommon CBS is caught in the scrum. The crimson smoke will rise again. Creative writer, Tom Curley, occasionally contributes to a small number of provincial weekly newspapers, including the Roscommon People. A native of Kilteevan, he is a a past pupil of Roscommon CBS.

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“I was out for about two and half years overall. It started off when I tore my hip flexor in the last minute of a game. I kicked a ball and I tore it and I was out for about six months”. Roscommon CBS midfielder and St. Dominic’s clubman, Keith Doyle, offered a brief insight into the injury troubles he has faced when speaking to People Sport this week. “After that I tore some muscle fibers off my hip bone and I was out for six to eight weeks and then I had a stress fracture in my lower back. That was the longest one by far. I had

waited six to eight weeks before doing recovery and had done straight line running before going on to sprinting. The first day sprinting I went full blast and felt a twinge so I stopped. The physio told me I had to go back to square one again so that was another 16 weeks…” Like many teenagers, Doyle had experienced a growth spurt, except his took him from 5’ 11” to his current 6’ 3” in just a couple of years and the 18-year-old believes that this had led to the catalogue of injuries which nearly resulted in him hobbling away from the sport. “It was when I had the recurrence of the back injury and I had to go back to recovering in the gym. I wasn’t in a great place. I was contemplating giving up for a while because I’d too many injuries and I was just sick of it. It was bringing me down but I said I’d

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Seven make Connacht Inter-Pro squad Seven Creggs senior players have made the Connacht Junior Rugby squad for the upcoming Inter-Pros. They are: Maurice Buckley, Aidan Leech, Brian Donohue, James Brandon, Brian Diffley, Andrew Callaghan, and Shane Dowd. Creggs head coach Pat Cunningham is one of the threeman Connacht coaching team for this series. The club wishes them the very best of luck, and looks forward to hosting the final Inter-Pro fixture (versus Munster) in Creggs on May 11th.

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throughout the month of April. Creggs have been drawn against Connemara in the quarter-final, which takes place this weekend in Creggs (day and time TBC). The winners will play Corinthians in the last four.

Youth Rugby Last weekend, Creggs youth teams welcomed two touring

sides. The U-14 girls brought the curtain down on their very successful season when they welcomed Cill Dara RFC from Newbridge for a very competitive friendly in Creggs. Creggs girls came out on top 17-12. Connacht U-17 Plate Quarter-Final: Creggs 34 TuamClaremorris 12. Creggs had a

comfortable win over a TuamClaremorris side in Creggs on Sunday morning. Not having played in six weeks, the Creggs lads were always likely to be rusty and so it proved as a few times in the first half wrong decisions cost the team scores. However, the lads still managed six tries on the day through Ben Finnerty, Sean Trundle, Aaron Lyons and Jack Deegan with conversions from Mark Purcell. Connacht U-15 Cup SemiFinal: Corinthians 14 Creggs RFC 0. Creggs lost out in the semi-final of the Connacht U-15 Cup away to a very strong Corinthians side on Saturday afternoon last.

The Creggs U-17s who beat Tuam-Claremorris in the Connacht Plate last weekend.

However, it was a real heroic performance against a physically bigger side that are favourites to win the cup. A huge defensive performance in the first half meant that the score at the interval was 0-0. The first scorers in this game were always going to be hard to catch and so it proved when

Creggs and Cill Dara U-14 Girls who played a friendly last weekend.

Corinthians managed to evade a tackle out wide to go in for a try which was converted, for a 7-0 lead after twelve minutes of the second-half. Creggs went on the attack after that and were turned over just near the opposition line after great work from Ben Johnson, Edimar Fimho and Noah Fallon in the pack and Senan Lambe and Jack Fleming in the backs. As Creggs tried to push for a score, it was always likely they would leave gaps and Corinthians again found space out wide and went in for their second score to seal the win. Creggs U-16s play their Connacht U-16 Cup Final this Sunday in The Sportsground in Galway at 2 pm. The U-18s will play old rivals Ballina away in the Connacht U-18 Plate semi-final next weekend. Day and time TBC. Following a good win over Buccaneers in the quarter-final of the Connacht U-14 Plate,

Creggs will travel to play Ballina this Friday night at 7pm. Best of luck to the lads, who have improved with every game this season. Meanwhile, everyone at Creggs RFC wishes the CBS Roscommon senior football team, including many who play rugby with the school and Creggs, all the best in the AllIreland Colleges ‘B’ Final this Saturday in Croke Park.

Mini Rugby Creggs Mini teams (U-7s to U-12s) will have a big day out in Creggs this Saturday morning when that take part in their last home Blitz of the season against Sligo RFC at 10.30 am. Looking later into April, Creggs U-10s have another Blitz away in Mullingar on April 14th and the Creggs U11s have a Mini Rugby Festival in Limerick on April 13th. Further details next week.

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Dooner’s weekend predictions Ballinasloe Town and Glen Celtic upset the predictions last weekend and enjoyed very impressive wins in the Challenge Cup and Connacht Shield respectively. Meanwhile, Boyle Celtic crashed out of the Connacht Cup following a 2-1 defeat after extra-time against Manulla. This Friday, Ballinasloe travel to Shiven in the Premier Division Cup last eight while St. Peter’s entertain Boyle Celtic in the pick of the matches on Saturday.

Friday, April 5th Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division Kilkerrin United v Ballymoe FC. 8 pm The visitors will be favourites this Friday evening. Prediction: Ballymoe FC Hanly Quarries Premier Division Cup Quarter-Final

Shiven Rovers v Ballinasloe Town. 8 pm The Town are formidable in cup competitions as they proved against Castlerea last weekend. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town

Saturday, April 6th Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division/Hanly Quarries Premier Division Cup Round One At Lecarrow: St. Peter’s FC v Boyle Celtic. 7 pm This promises to be a cracking tie between two of the best sides in the top flight. The champions will start as favourites. Prediction: St. Peter’s FC Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division Moore United v Strokestown United. 7.45 pm Home win. Prediction: Moore United

Sunday, April 7th Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division Cloonfad United v Dysart FC. 11 am The hosts should pick up three points at the expense of relegated Dysart. Prediction: Cloonfad United Castlerea Celtic v Ballinasloe Town. 2 pm Castlerea will be hoping for some revenge this weekend and it will all depend on how Ballinasloe come through their cup game on Friday night. Prediction: Draw Norio’s Takeaway Division One (11 am) Ballaghaderreen FC v Dunmore Town A comfortable Ballagh’ win. Prediction: Ballaghaderreen FC Cam Celtic v CP Ajax The Castleplunkett side should edge this. Prediction: CP Ajax St. John’s Athletic v Moylough ‘79 The Division One champions will be slight favourites but it won’t be easy

against their nearest challengers this season. Prediction: Moylough ‘79

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Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division Killeen Sports Grounds Shiven Rovers 0 Skyvalley Rovers 2 Division Two (2 pm) Norio’s Takeaway Division One Ballymoe FC B v Skyvalley CP Ajax 3 Rahara Rovers 3 Rovers B St. John’s Athletic 3 Away win. Ahascragh United 0 Prediction: Skyvalley Rovers B Moylough ’79 6 Dunmore Town 1 Cloonfad United B v Castlerea TP Brennan Connacht Cup Celtic B Quarter-Final The champions were beaten by Boyle Celtic 1 Manulla FC 2. AET Cloonfad in the cup last week and will TP Brennan Connacht Shield be hoping to put the record straight in Quarter-Final the league. Mervue United B 0 Glen Celtic 1 Prediction: Castlerea Celtic B Joe’s Bar Challenge Cup Glen Celtic v St. Cuan’s United Quarter-Final Glen upset the predictions last weekend with a fine win over Mervue Castlerea Celtic 2 Ballinasloe Town 3 St. Peter’s FC 3 Skyvalley Rovers B 0 United B. They are tipped to pick up Kilkerrin United 1 Moore United 2 three league points this weekend. Topline Ward’s Prediction: Glen Celtic Second Division Cup Manor United v Roscommon United Castlerea Celtic B 2 The visitors will be hoping to book Cloonfad United B 3 AET their place in a promotion/relegation Shiven Rovers B 1 play-off. Roscommon United 7 Prediction: Roscommon United

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2019 New York Ring Masters finalist Donal Ward pictured in action for Roscommon against Leitrim in 2011.

Former Western Gaels and Roscommon footballer Donal Ward from Loughglynn recently qualified for the finals of the world famous New York Ring Masters boxing tournament, (formerly know as Golden Gloves). Ward had played for Roscommon from 2010 to 2015 before emigrating to the Big Apple in 2018 and lining out for New York in that year’s championship against Leitrim. He now works at Sissy McGinty’s Bar in Queens. Ward had started boxing in his native Loughglynn Boxing Club under the watchful eye of his father Frank. He has won various national titles and even made an Elite Senior semi-final. Donal had worked as a prison officer in Cloverhill Prison in Dublin, and made national sporting headlines when he was injured while breaking up a fight between two inmates in June

2015 prior to Roscommon’s Connacht championship semi-final against Sligo. He also represented the Irish Prison Service in the ring, winning a gold medal in the 81kg category at the 2013 World Police and Fire Games in Belfast. At this year’s Ring Masters competition, Ward beat defending champion Brett Pastore in his opening fight before overcoming Emmanuel White in the quarter-finals and Hosam Adeldayem in the semi-finals. He will now step into the squared circle at the world famous Madison Square Garden on April 19th for this year’s finals, becoming the first Irish man since Westmeath’s Alo Kelly in 1998 to do so. He’s in good company at the New York Ring Masters competition too as Brian Glynn from Galway has won two fights and is through to the Novice Heavyweight semi-final. All eyes will be on the former Roscommon and Western Gaels back, however, as he attempts to emerge victorious at the Garden.

The sporting brief Golf Spring League We begin our round-up in Roscommon where the Ladies Spring League Final was won by Annie Timothy’s team which also included Marie Mc Manus, Jackie Maxwell, Mary O’Connor, Sandra Kelly, Mary Cunningham, Aileen O’Gara and Jacqueline McCormack. The recent Ladies competition was won by Carmel Walker with 34 points while The Roscommon People sponsored Men’s Stableford competition was won by Thomas O’Farrell with 40 points. Charlie Farrell was runnerup (38), Michael Corcoran took the gross prize (33), Tom Donohue was third (38) and the junior prize went to Kevin Connaughton (38). The Ladies Senior’s competition was won by Jackie Maxwell while the men’s competition went to Michael O’Connor. Well done also to junior golfer Thomas Higgins who qualified to play in the West of Ireland competition. Commiserations to Simon Walker who narrowly missed out. To Athlone, where Maeve Holmes (29 points) won the Ladies 15-Hole competition and Jean McGowan was victorious in the 97 Club (19 points). Pat Carolan won the recent AWGS outing with 33 points while the veteran’s prize went to John Kinahan with 22. The recent Knights of Columbanus competition was won by Denis O’Donoghue (39). Boyle was the venue for a twoperson scramble last weekend and the winners were Terry Canning and Ross Andrew with 61.6 nett. Ross will be hoping his recent streak continues until the voucher competition

Frank Ward makes a presentation to Eddie McDonnell of Frenchpark Boxing Club, in recognition of his years of dedication to boxing in County Roscommon at Castlerea Boxing Club recently.

at the end of April! Elsewhere, the Carrick Ladies’ Captain’s Prize will now take place on Easter Saturday (April 20th) while the Lunney’s Daybreak Hi-Low Spring Spree continued last weekend. Finally to Castlerea, where Valerie Rabbitt won the recent ladies competition with 37 points and Paddy Dolan emerged at the top of the men’s leaderboard with 41 points.

Gymnastics Artistic Women! Well done to all Athlone Gymnastics Club members who competed in the Women’s Artistic All Around Competition last weekend. Congratulations also to Athlone Gymnastics Club for their recent St. Patrick’s Day Parade win in the sporting category!

Handball San Fran Pro Stop St. Coman’s’ Fiona Tully travelled all the way to San Francisco to take part in her first ever 40x20 Pro Stop (professional) tournament. Despite being the youngest competitor in the event, Fiona impressed onlookers by reaching the semi-finals where she was beaten by current All-Ireland Ladies Senior champion and multiple Pro Stop winner, Catriona Casey from Cork. Roscommon competed in three 40x20 Doubles Connacht finals over the weekend, unfortunately there was just one winner from the county. The Lisacul-St. Coman’s pairing of Gordon Nolan and Michael Egan were victorious in their Junior ‘B’ encounter with an Inis Oirr’s Naoise Ó Flatharta and Mairtin Seoighe on a

scoreline of 21-16, 21-7 to complete an impressive Connacht campaign. The Ladies Junior ‘B’ pairing of Laura Mannion and Aoife McDonagh, another St. Coman’s-Lisacul collaboration, were very unlucky in their match with Sligo’s Laura Finn and Sarah Coleman, losing out 21-15, 20-21, 12-21. Ladies Junior doubles Linda Connolly and Siobhan Tully were well beaten (10-21, 6-21) by strong Galway pair Eimear Ni Bhiadha and Aisling Ni Mhaoileain in Aughagower, Co. Mayo last Saturday. Meanwhile, there were three matches in the Juvenile ‘B’ County championships in Lisacul last Sunday morning. In the ‘match of the day’, Lisacul’s Sean Corrigan overcame the tough challenge of St. Coman’s’ Luke Shally in a terrific U-11 encounter, 15-9, 9-15, 15-13.

In the U-11 doubles, St. Coman’s’ Cormac Naughton and Seamie Carthy beat Lisacul’s John Reilly and Niall McGreal 15-9, 15-12 in a competitive affair. The Girls U-12 doubles saw St. Coman’s’ Ella Bailey and Shona Kennedy beating Lisacul’s Grace Melvin and Sarah McDermott 15-0, 15-3.

Basketball Basketball Camp in Castlerea There will be a one day basketball camp at The Hub in Castlerea on Wednesday, April 17th catering for boys and girls aged between 9 and 15 years of age. Members of the victorious Castlerea Kings side which won the Lonleitros League and Cup double recently. Contact 086-8765459 for more details.

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Seamus Duke ON SPORT Mayo silence critics with league win! @SeamusDuke

Even though both sides made loads of mistakes, Sunday’s Allianz NFL Division One final was a very enjoyable game. I have to say that I was totally wrong about Mayo. The night they were beaten by Galway I thought they were washed up and would go nowhere this year. How wrong I was. James Horan has tinkered and changed his squad around and he has found a number of new players who have improved them no end. Before last Sunday’s final I thought that the Kerry attack that we saw the previous Sunday in Dr. Hyde Park would be too good for the Mayo defence but the opposite was the case. ‘Player of the Year’ so far, Sean

O’Shea, was bullied out of it by Lee Keegan and David Clifford and Tommy Walsh got very little change out of the Mayo backs. Only Stephen O’Brien made any real inroads in the Kerry attack. The Kerry midfield was beaten on the day too. Aidan O’Shea has been given a new lease of life out in the engine room along with young Ruane. For this young Kerry team it was a case of ‘welcome to the big time’. This Mayo team is far from finished, yet I am not so sure they are good enough to win the All-Ireland. They were by far the better side last Sunday yet they only won by a few points in the end and only for a spectacular

save from Rob Hennelly in the dying minutes they might not have won at all, so there is still much work for James Horan to do. But make no mistake; Mayo will be a huge factor in this year’s championship. If Roscommon can get over the Leitrim hurdle in the opening round in Connacht, the trip to Castlebar will be as daunting as ever. Now that the league is over there are doubts about Dublin’s ability to win five titles in a row. However, I have a feeling that the champions will be firing on all cylinders when the championship comes around and they will be very hard to beat when the sun is high in the sky.

Mayo ended their long wait for a national title last Sunday when they beat Kerry in the Allianz NFL Division One final at Croke Park.

Leinster and Munster make semi-ﬁnals

Leinster overcame Ulster in a titanic Champions Cup tie at the Aviva last weekend.

I don’t think that I have ever seen a more intense game of top-class rugby than the one between Ulster and Leinster last Saturday at the Aviva Stadium. When the final whistle was blown there was hardly any player on either side that wasn’t showing the scars of battle. It was brutal stuff at times and Leinster were very lucky to have prevailed. Munster were also very fortunate to beat Edinburgh but the two brilliant tries that Keith Earls scored were the difference in the end. Munster will be up against it when they face Saracens in the semi-final. Leinster have home advantage against Toulouse but they will have to improve big style if they want to get to the final. I was very surprised with Andy Friend’s selection for Connacht in the Challenge Cup quarter-final on Friday night last against Sale. It would appear that he is putting all his eggs into the Pro14 basket and I hope it pays off for him. It was strange that they picked a second string side last Friday night and they paid the price.

League football is fairer and better! The other two league finals were very entertaining games too. Leitrim gave a very good account of themselves against Derry and they kicked a cart load of wides during the match which would have had them closer. Roscommon should beat them in the championship, but they will be dangerous opposition on May 12th and they will come to Hyde Park with an extra spring in their step after being promoted. Donegal were fantastic in the second half against Meath led by Michael Murphy. Has there been a better Gaelic football player in the country over the past 10 years? I don’t think so. He was majestic again and Donegal have plenty to offer again this year, especially if Paddy McBrearty is back. The matches at the weekend underlined once again that in many ways the league is far better and fairer competition that the championship. Teams are playing other teams at their own level and the fare is excellent. How long more do we have to wait until the GAA at the top level see the light and introduce a twotier championship?

Tiger Roll Liverpool’s luck may can go back- be in for title win! to-back! The Aintree Grand National will take centre stage on Saturday and there will be huge Irish interest in Tiger Roll to see if he can put back-to-back wins together. He was brilliant in Cheltenham and looks good for Saturday but luck plays such a huge part in the Grand National. If he has a clear round he could do it again.

We have one of the most exciting Premier League title run-ins for many years now. Along with playing well you have to have a bit of luck too and Liverpool appear to have had the rub of the green in recent games when they were not playing well. In the matches against Spurs and Everton they can thank the opposition goalkeepers for gifting them winners. But I have always said that whoever ends up on top of the table after the 38-game season definitely deserves to win the title because it is a ninemonth slog.

The odds have to favour Liverpool now simply because City have such a punishing schedule and are chasing trophies on three fronts. They have to trip up at some stage. After waiting for 30 years for a title this could be Liverpool’s year. There is also a lot of interest in the championship his year as Leeds United are really teasing their many Irish followers with their inconsistent form. Leeds have a huge Irish following and despite the fact that they are bitter rivals of Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris, handed Liverpool three points at Anfield last Sunday. Liverpool are closing in on their first league title in I’d love to see them being promoted. 30 years.

CBS can win another All-Ireland title! I have very fond memories of my time playing football in Roscommon CBS. I wasn’t much good but the training with the likes of Val Carr, Domnick Twomey, the late Christy Hannon, Brother Kilkenny and others was great fun. In my Leaving Cert year we won the Connacht ‘B’ football championship and were beaten in the AllIreland semi-final by Armagh CBS (a game we should have won). Incidentally, the

hurling team got to the All-Ireland senior ‘B’ final that year too, the game was played in Croke Park and we were beaten by a school from Tipperary. I have always had a special place in my heart for Roscommon CBS and it is fantastic to see them doing so well. When Mick Fahey was in charge they had a fantastic team that should have won an All-Ireland ‘A’ title. In recent years the

school has won the All-Ireland ‘B’ football title (in 2011) and then in 2015 they were just defeated by four points in the senior ‘A’ final. I have seen the 2019 team play twice live and they are a very talented bunch. They are well coached and well organised and hopefully they can go all the way now. The fact that they are facing a Kerry side means that they can take nothing for granted but I

have a feeling that there will be another AllIreland trophy back in Roscommon town on Saturday night. Downpatrick were a very good side and although they gave the CBS some problems in the semi-final, the Roscommon lads showed great character to emerge with a comfortable victory. A win would be great for the lads on the team and the school too but it would also be a huge boost to underage football in the county.

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BREAKING BALL

Roscommon beaten by The Banner Pictured is David Mullaney on behalf of T & P Building Contractors presenting a set of jerseys to the Kilbride Ladies team. Also pictured are Rochelle Mullaney, Ladies captain, Sandra Shanagher, Ladies Chairperson and John McDermott, Club Chairperson.

Roscommon’s Camogie side were defeated by Clare in the Littlewoods National Camogie League Division Three at Rockfield last Sunday by 3-12 to 2-4. It was only in the final ten minutes that the Clare girls pulled away. Two goals from Sinead O’Brien helped Roscommon to a 2-3 to 1-4 lead at half-time. But the

home side only managed one point in the entire second half and Clare swept to victory in the end. Roscommon: F Connell; A McDermott, R Dolan, M Tiernan; J Beattie, E McNally, A O’Meara; S Fallon, R Fitzmaurice; N Watson, S Spillane (0-3), A Lenihan; A Dempsey, S O’Brien (2-1), L Kelly. Sub: L Dolan.

Ladies GAA update Results Connacht Minor Championship Round 1 Roscommon 4-19 Sligo 1-9 Connacht Minor Championship Round 2 Roscommon 5-8 Leitrim 3-5 Hannon’s Hotel AFL Division One Kilbride 9-13 St. Ciaran’s 2-6 Clann na nGael 5-16 Kilglass Gaels 4-10 The Old Stone House AFL Division Two Shannon Gaels 3-14 St. Mary’s 1-10 Castlerea Vehicle Recycling AFL Division Three St. Faithleach’s 7-7 Strokestown 1-5 St. Croan’s 3-7 Boyle 2-8 Castlerea Vehicle Recycling AFL Division Division Four St. Michael’s 2-9 Kilbride B 0-10

Fixtures

Adrian Tully makes a presentation to Gertie Dowd in recognition of Gertie’s Soaring Star nomination at the recent Four Roads Camogie Club presentation night in Gleeson’s Restaurant & Rooms, Roscommon town.

Adrian Tully makes a presentation to Sinead O’Brien in recognition of Sinead’s Soaring Star nomination at the recent Four Roads Camogie Club presentation night in Gleeson’s Restaurant & Rooms, Roscommon town.

Adrian Tully presents Miriam Hastings with the ‘Junior Player of the Year’ award at the recent Four Roads Camogie Club presentation night in Gleeson’s Restaurant & Rooms, Roscommon town.

Adrian Tully presents Ashling Fallon and Gertie Dowd with joint ‘Senior Player of the Year’ awards at the recent Four Roads Camogie Club presentation night in Gleeson’s Restaurant & Rooms, Roscommon town.

The Four Roads Senior Camogie panel who received their County League and Championship and Connacht League medals at the recent Four Roads Camogie Club presentation night in Gleeson’s Restaurant & Rooms, Roscommon town.

Sunday, April 7th LIDL Ladies NFL Division 3 (2 pm) At TBC: Offaly v Roscommon Hannon’s Hotel AFL Division One Éire Óg v St. Brigid’s Clann na nGael v St. Dominic’s Boyle v Elphin-Kilmore The Old Stone House AFL Division Two Shannon Gaels v Pádraig Pearses Roscommon Gaels v Oran Castlerea Vehicle Recycling AFL Division Three Strokestown v St. Croan’s Western Gaels v St. Barry’s St. Ciaran’s v Kilbride Castlerea Vehicle Recycling AFL Division Four St. Faithelach’s v St. Michaels-St. Ronan’s Michael Glavey’s v St. Mary’s Connacht LGFA U-14B Final Roscommon v Sligo Monday, April 8th The Old Stone House AFL Division Two (8 pm) St. Barry’s v St. Mary’s

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INSIDE: Roscommon CBS on the road to Croker! See pages 54 to 59 ... GAA Results

Lively start to league campaign!  SEAMUS DUKE

There was a lively start to the new football league season last weekend with several interesting games. St. Brigid’s had a one point win against Boyle (1-13 to 2-9). Brian Derwin scored 1-5 and Senan Kilbride 0-4 for St. Brigid’s. St. Faithleach’s defeated Roscommon Gaels by 0-21 to 0-12 with Diarmuid Murtagh scoring 0-12, including 0-10 from play. Clann na nGael had four points to spare against Michael Glavey’s in a high scoring game (1-19 to 3-9). Ciaran Lennon scored 1-4 for Clann with Ultan Harney getting 0-4. Pádraig Pearses (3-15) were the easy winners against Fuerty (2-7) while Western Gaels beat St. Croan’s by five points. This weekend in Division One there is a local derby between Roscommon Gaels and Fuerty, while Boyle will welcome St. Croan’s to The Abbey Park. Pádraig Pearses take on St. Faithleach’s at Pairc an Piarsiagh. In Division Two there is a local derby at Orchard Park when Elphin take on Strokestown, Castlerea travel to face Kilbride, Tulsk entertain Éire Óg while Oran are at home to St. Aidan’s.

AFL Division One (O’Rourke Cup) Pádraig Pearses 3-15 Fuerty 2-7 Western Gaels 1-11 St. Croan’s 1-6 St. Brigid’s 1-13 Boyle 2-9 Clann na nGael 1-19 Michael Glavey’s 3-9 St. Faithleach’s 0-21 Roscommon Gaels 0-12 AFL Division Two (O’Gara Cup) Tulsk Lord Edwards 3-11 Clan na nGael 2-13 Elphin 8-14 Oran 1-8 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 1-16 St Aidan’s 0-8 Strokestown 1-13 Kilbride 0-9 Kilmore 2-14 Éire Óg 2-9 AFL Division Three (Tansey Cup) Shannon Gaels 1-19 Elphin 0-7 St. Barry’s 3-16 Ballinameen 0-11 St Dominics 6-15 Pádraig Pearses 0-4 St. Brigid’s 3-14 Kilglass Gaels 2-6

GAA Fixtures Saturday, April 6th AFL Division One (O’Rourke Cup) (6 pm) At Western Gaels: Western Gaels v Michael Glavey’s AFL Division Two (O’Gara Cup) (6 pm) At Kilmore: Kilmore v Clann na nGael AFL Division Three (Tansey Cup) (6 pm) At Kiltoom: St. Dominic’s v Elphin At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Creggs At Davonna Park: Ballinameen v St. Brigid’s Senior Hurling League (Group A) (6 pm) At Tremane: Tremane v Roscommon Gaels Sunday, April 7th AFL Division One (O’Rourke Cup) (2 pm) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Fuerty At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Croan’s At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v St. Faithleach’s AFL Division Two (O’Gara Cup) (2 pm) At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Éire Óg At Orchard Park: Elphin v Strokestown At Rockfield: Oran v St. Aidan’s At Kilbride: Kilbride v Castlerea St. Kevin’s AFL Division Three (Tansey Cup) (2 pm) At Western Gaels: Western Gaels v Kilglass Gaels At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: St. Barry’s v Shannon Gaels

Underage update Friday, April 5th MFL Division Two At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v St. Aidan’s. 6.30 pm At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Elphin-Ballinameen. 7.30 pm MFL Division Three At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v KilmoreShannon Gaels-St. Ronan’s. 6.30 pm U-14 Football League Division One (6.30 pm) At Western Gaels: Western Gaels v Éire Óg/ Michael Glavey’s At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Dominic’s U-14 Football League Division Two (6.30 pm) At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v ElphinBallinameen At Kilbride: Kilbride v Kilglass Gaels-St. Barry’s At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Pádraig Pearses U-14 Football League Division Three (6.30 pm) At Rockfield: Oran v St. Faithleach’s At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v St. Michael’s U-14 Football League Division Four At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Western Gaels. 6 pm At Kilmore: Kilmore/Shannon Gaels/St. Ronan’s v St. Dominic’s. 6.30 pm U-18 Hurling Championship (Group Stages) At Four Roads: Four Roads v St. Dominic’s. 5 pm Saturday, April 6th MFL Division Three At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Western Gaels. 12 pm U-14 Football League Division Three At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v St. Croan’s. 11 am Sunday, April 7th U-14 Hurling Féile At Four Roads: Four Roads v AthleagueTremane. 11 am U-16 Football League Division Four At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v St. Brigid’s. 12.30 pm Monday, April 8th

Clubs spring back into action! Action from the AFL Division One game between Roscommon champions Clann na nGael and Michael Glavey’s in Ballinlough last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

MFL Division One (6.30 pm) At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Dominic’s At Rockfield: Oran-St. Croan’s v Strokestown MFL Division Two At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels-St. Barry’s v Roscommon Gaels. 6.30 pm MFL Division Three (6.30 pm) At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v St. Faithleach’s At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg-Michael Glavey’s v Kilbride