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e l p o e WATCHING P With PAUL HEALY

Well, it sounds to me like you drove that poor election candidate mad… Ah no, it was just a bit of craic! The first mistake he made was to arrive in the evening, when the soaps were on. That was Monday. So what did you say to the poor man when he had the temerity to knock on your door while the soaps were on? I said nothing to him, I didn’t answer. I kept watching Eastenders. And how did that go down? Good, actually. Sean Slater is back in Albert Square, and… No! Not how did Eastenders go down…how did you not answering the door go down with the canvasser? Oh, he just left – but he came back on Tuesday night. Oh good… No, not good, I was watching Spurs against Ajax. This time I did answer the door. He asked me for a No. 1 vote but I very politely told him not to call in the evenings when the soaps are on, and not to call at night when the Champions League is on. How did he take that? He came back on Wednesday afternoon. Perfect! Not really, I was watching the snooker. No-one watches the snooker…any more! Well, not that much… Anyway, I asked him to come back later

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on Wednesday… And…? He did. I was mowing the lawn. He came ‘round the back of the house. I’d say he knows your house pretty well by now, poor fella… He was a friendly enough chap, in fairness. But as you know, I’m still toying with running myself, so I fairly quizzed him… Yeah, yeah, you’re still toying with

running yourself (yawns)…and I’m not ruling out winning Mr. Universe. Wha’? Nothing! So, ye had a good chat, I take it? Well, to be honest, we were testing each other out. We started wisecracking, sizing each other up. I asked what ideas he had on job creation. I’ll never forget his reply: ‘Out of little acorns grow huge oaks. I want to start by creating one job – a job in politics for myself!’ Fair play to him, that put you in your place! True enough. Then he said ‘Being serious for a moment, I’m big into the environment’. He certainly knows his oak trees by the sound of it… So I said ‘If you’re that big into the environment, maybe you’d plant a few trees for me while I’m cutting the grass…’ Good one! By then, neither of us knew what to make of one another. I remember thinking…this poor man is just running in an election, I’ve been hard on him, we’re going around in circles…this could go one way or the other. So what happened? We went into the shed, had two beers and watched Barcelona and Liverpool… Lovely, friends at last! Did you promise him your No. 1? Eh…I told him to come back tomorrow and we’d talk about it.

What we liked…

We were delighted to see Gerry Thompson of Ballyleague elected to very high office on Sunday morning. Gerry, a long-time credit union activist, was elected as President of the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU). It’s a huge honour for Gerry and for the Credit Union movement locally.

What we didn’t like…

PIC OF THE WEEK…Pictured at ‘Mick’s Birthday Challenge – 80km for 80 years’ hosted by Donamon Dynamos at Roscommon Leisure Zone last Sunday was Mick Harte, who cycled 80km in his 80th year – for charity. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Our Alternative Awards The ‘Earliest silly season story in years’ Award According to media colleagues who have considerably bigger budgets than we do – or who just have contacts in the Indian Army – mountaineers from said Indian Army may be on the trail of the Yeti, or the abominable snowman. On an expedition in

Nepal, the army chaps claim they found mysterious large footprints (measuring 32 by 15 inches) in the snow. Largely regarded by the scientific community as a myth, the Yeti is part of Nepali folklore and is said to live high in the snow-capped Himalayas. We have our doubts, and think it might be silly season stuff. What next? A sighting of the Lough Ness Monster?

Ah, back to school on Monday morning last! All the preparation (and homework). The lunch-making. The earlier-than-usual to bed. The early morning. The requirement to engage the brain earlier than usual. It can’t have been easy for the kids either…

The ‘Perseverance pays off’ Award Nice one, Darren Mulhearne! Who? Well, Darren was called into the Waterford senior football squad when he was 17…but he never got a game. 29 years later, and now aged 46, he’s been recalled to the squad! When regular goalkeeper Aaron Beresford suffered an injury, the team manager called Darren into the county panel! ‘Meet the 46-year-old inter-county debutant’ ran the headline on the RTE website. I trust that Anthony Cunningham has my phone number…

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Multicultural Evening – Wieczor Wielokulturowy – Nolte Cultural Multi – Eveniment Cultural Multicultural – Trathnona Illchuiturtha – Multi Kulturas Vakars – Soiree Multiculturelle – Tarde Multicultural. A Multicultural Evening will be held in Athleague Community Centre on Sunday, 5th of May from 6 pm. An open invitation is extended to anyone from abroad living or working in Athleague. We welcome all nationalities to bring and share food, national dress, flags, music, dance, football jerseys, etc. Join us and celebrate diversity. No admission fee. Event is being held in association with Roscommon County Council.

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in Killeen’s Pub, Togher, Taughmaconnell on Saturday night, 4th May 2019 – all welcome Launch by Hildegarde Naughton TD, (Galway), Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment

Of course I have no issue with the Government’s ‘Big Hello’ event this weekend, which will see local communities hosting gatherings with a view to strengthening community ties. In fact, I welcome the initiative. I have no issue with it at all, merely one query: Why didn’t they call it ‘The Big Howya’?

Is Mr Lawless Serious? A Fianna Fáil TD has expressed concern about the possibility of the Chinese state spying on TDs and Senators in the future. Deputy James Lawless – an apt surname in the circumstances – has raised the issue following the installation of surveillance cameras manufactured by the Chinese state in Leinster House. Now we know that the Skibbereen Eagle newspaper famously warned the Czar of Russia that they were watching him. But surely the Chinese authorities aren’t planning to spy on Danny Healy-Rae & Co.?

Winner alright! In a world that sometimes feels like it’s gone just a little mad, it’s reassuring to see that there’s still some normality… I’m referring of course to a poll in the esteemed ‘Radio Times’ on the greatest sit-coms of all time. I was pleased to see that reason prevailed in this increas-

ingly mad world – and Fawlty Towers duly won out. Mind you, I was very surprised to see Father Ted taking second place. Father Ted was a great comedy, but it’s hardly worthy of such an elevated position. It’s certainly not fit to ‘lace the boots’ of Basil, Sybil, Manuel & Co. Meanwhile, Only Fools and Horses finished in sixth place, which was unfair on that classic and even more objectionable than Father Ted’s high placing.

Golf ball lands. Crowd goes crazy Anyone who doubts if there is such a thing as a ‘herd mentality’ should really watch the golf on television. Time and time again it happens…a golfer hits a wayward shot and shouts ‘Fore!’…we all await the swish of the tree branches. TV camera zooms in. Someone spots golfer’s ball behind/near tree, perhaps fortuitously in a clearing. They point at it. Immediately, hundreds of spectators surge towards the ball. They stand around it, staring at the motionless ball, as though under some sort of a spell. It’s always a pretty bizarre

sight. Maybe they just want to have a great vantage point for the next shot. Or maybe they all have ‘Late-Late-Show-audience-itis’, defined as ‘I want the folks at home to see me on the telly’.

Oops, they did it again… Honestly, I had major misgivings about the appointment of Ole as Manchester United manager. Unless I’m missing something, this is what happened: Manchester United wisely parted company with Jose Mourinho, then appointed an unproven manager (undoubtedly a former playing hero) as interim boss. Unexpectedly, Solskjaer oversaw a great winning run. And, frankly, United fans lost the run of themselves! ‘Appoint the new Messiah’, they chanted, oblivious to his managerial track record, the poor quality of some of the opposition, and the reality that many new managers experience an immediate ‘bounce’. Next, results change…and suddenly it all goes downhill. Suddenly, Solskjaer looks out of his depth. Nice guy, probably not the right guy. The board acted rashly. I can’t see this one ending happily.

Unless I’m missing something, this is what happened: Manchester United wisely parted company with Jose Mourinho, then appointed an unproven manager (undoubtedly a former playing hero) as interim boss

Meanwhile, back at Elland Road… Pity any Leeds United fan who tuned into Sky Sports in the 77th minute of Sunday’s Championship game with Aston Villa… to see Villa’s Albert Adoma walk the ball into the net from the halfway line with the Leeds players standing like statues. If any such fan exists, that odd sight won’t have inspired them to believe that Leeds can gain promotion to the Premier League via the upcoming playoffs. Happily, there was an explanation for the bizarre ‘uncontested goal’, which is that Leeds gifted it to Villa because their opponents were fuming over the goal Leeds had scored a few minutes earlier. (Villa were unhappy that Leeds had played on after one of the Villa players went down injured). Personally, as a Leeds fan – and a sporting one at that – I think it was extremely generous of Leeds to gift Villa the goal. Anyways, it all reminded me of a soccer game (well, fixture) in the Rooskey area, more than forty years ago. The opposition didn’t turn up, and the referee asked the Rooskey-based team to kick off (and go through the formality of scoring a goal into the empty net). Sadly, after casually working the ball upfield, a Rooskey player carelessly kicked it wide! Unless my memory really is playing tricks with me, a national newspaper reported: ‘Red faces in Rooskey. No score against invisible rivals!’

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The 21 Strokestown International Poetry Festival Renowned event returns May 2nd to 6th The 21st Strokestown International Poetry Festival is set to take place this May Bank Holiday (Thursday, May 2nd to Monday, May 6th) at venues right across the town. The popular event will begin on Thursday, May 2nd with a Schools’ Poetry Exhibition as part of Poetry Day at Strokestown Library. This year’s festival anthology will be officially launched at 8.30 pm on Friday, May 3rd by Paddy Bushe at The Percy French Hotel following the official opening of this year’s event by Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Ivan Connaughton at 8.15 pm. There will be readings and talks throughout the weekend at Strokestown Park House and competitions including the renowned Strokestown International Poetry Competition Awards on Sunday, May 5th, which will be followed by a reception in the Gallery Kitchen. Duais de hÍde – The Douglas Hyde Irish Language Poetry Prize will also be up for grabs on Saturday, May 4th. There will be music throughout the festival by Finbar Magee and Breige Quinn. The airing of the film ‘The Key was always in the door’, a collaborative work by visual artist Collette Nolan and poet Gerry Murphy with members of the Ballyphehane/Togher community in Co.

Flashback to 2018! Pictured right at the opening night of last year’s Strokestown Poetry Festival in the Percy French Hotel were Breige Quinn and Finbar Magee. The popular musicians return to the 21st event this year.

Cork will take place on Sunday at 7.30 pm in Strokestown House. Admission is €10 for the evening events. It promises to be an evening not to be missed! With readings and talks from some of Ireland’s most talented poets, the Strokestown

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NewsPeople Rahara Old Graveyard illustrated lecture An illustrated lecture on the headstones in Rahara Old Graveyard will be held at 8.30 pm on Thursday, May 9th in Rahara National School. The lecture will be given by Mary Timoney, archaeologist, in conjunction with Willie Gacquin. The parish is fortunate in having the headstones and other memorials recorded by Matthew Beattie and Willie Gacquin and published in the recently produced Rahara book. Mary’s lecture will explain the symbols on the headstones and talk about the masons who carved them. She has published ‘Ballintober Old Graveyard and the Grave Memorials of Co. Roscommon’. Many of the Rahara headstones are illustrated in the book which illustrates over a thousand pieces of sculpture. The book will be on sale at the reduced price of €35 at the lecture. All are welcome and admission is free.

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Lisacul Tidy Towns’ Big Hello! Lisacul Tidy Towns is delighted to host a community picnic as part of ‘The Big Hello!’ Ireland’s National Community Weekend. The ‘Big Hello!’ is a weekend of community celebration. The aim of the weekend is to encourage people to get to know their neighbours by attending a ‘Big Hello!’ event in their local area. Lisacul Tidy Towns is hosting a ‘Bring your own picnic’ event in Lisacul Community Centre this Saturday (4th) at 12 noon. Tea/coffee will be provided and there will be activities for children.

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Roscommon SPCA will hold its annual Church gate collections this Saturday and Sunday (May 4th and 5th) at Fairymount, Lisacul, Tibohine, Drumlion, Aughrim. All support would be greatly appreciated.

‘Eco Eye’ on Tuesday, February 27 –. 80km Presenter Duncan Stewart Michelle at home, where she Pictured at ‘Mick’s Birthday Challenge for 80 years’ hosted byvisited Donamon Dynamos at Roscommon explained her role as Roscommon’s Green Cleaning Ambassador. episodeSports can bePartnership. seen on the Leisure Zone last Sunday were David Mulrooney, Mick Harte, Noel Feely, The Roscommon Pic: Walsh RTÉMichelle Player Hughes at www.rte.ie/player th

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Tuam Food Festival at Brownes The ‘Blas@Brownes Tuam Food Festival’ will take place on Sunday, May 12th from 12.30 pm to 4 pm at Brownes, The Square in Tuam. Log on to www.brownestuam.ie for more information.

The committee wishes to thank those who have supported previous events as well as the volunteers for their hard work throughout.

Cloonycolgan Social Club is preparing for the final three events of this term. This Friday, May 3rd there will be Manual Handling guidance with admission just €2. On Tuesday, May 14th at 7 pm, Lisa and

Wendy from DoTERRA essential oils will host a ‘Wellness Evening’. Oils can be ordered on the night and advice will be given. Admission €2. This series of events will wrap up with an evening of social dancing with Eamon Kennedy on Friday, May 17th from 9 pm to 12 pm. Admission is €7, tea will be served and there will be soft drinks for sale. There will also be a raffle on the night.

Roscommon Town ICA Guild meeting A Roscommon Town ICA Guild meeting will take place in Hannon’s Hotel next Tuesday (7th) at 8 pm. Guest speaker on the night will be Suzanne Dempsey, Roscommon County Council Environmental Officer, who will speak on waste and other environmental issues and all members are encouraged to attend. The ICA craft morning on May 19th will allow members to experience flow painting. If any ladies would like more information on this vibrant guild, please contact 086-8230754.

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Gerry tops the league! Thompson is new President of ILCU Credit unions have elected County Roscommon native Gerry Thompson as President of their trade and representative body, the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU). The retired telecoms engineer and father-of-four was elected at the ILCU AGM in Citywest Dublin on Sunday last. The 61-yearold has served as an ILCU Board director for four years, and has held the position of ILCU VicePresident for the past two years. Following his election, Mr. Thompson, a director of Roscommon Credit Union Ltd., said: “I am proud and humbled to be elected to this position and very much look forward to working with all our affiliated credit unions, and the broader credit union movement, as they continue to engage in the further development and diversification of services. “As a firm believer in the massive potential of credit cooperation to improve people’s lives worldwide, I will work to ensure the unique credit union model of cooperative financial services continues to prosper across Ireland. I am proud of the ILCU’s all-island remit, and aspire to see credit union services ultimately

become the first financial choice for all our citizens, both North and South”. Mr. Thompson comes from the grassroots volunteerism tradition in the credit union movement, and his late father was a founder member of LanesboroBallyleague Credit Union Ltd. He has worked internationally on credit union development projects in Africa, Russia and Central America. He maintains a strong interest in community issues such as local development, tidy towns, social history, sporting activity and in particular is an avid GAA fan. Mr. Thompson will lead a board of 12 other directors, including new Vice-President, Eamonn Sharkey, a director of Omagh Credit Union Ltd., and Treasurer, Helen McManus, a director of Kilcloon Credit Union Ltd. who were also elected at AGM. The terms of office are two years and all of the board positions are voluntary. The ILCU AGM was held over two days, with Minister for Finance & Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe delivering the keynote speech on the opening day. The Minister said credit unions could play an even greater role in the Irish economy, by harnessing their co-operative ethos to capitalise on the growing appetite for ethical, financial services.

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REYNOLDS Local Election Candidate CAMPAIGN LAUNCH this Friday the 3rd of May in Bracken’s Bar, Hillstreet Music and refreshments on the night

Pictured at the opening of the Roscommon Lamb Festival at Roscommon Mart yesterday (Wednesday) were James Fogarty, Cllr. Laurence Fallon, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Ivan Connaughton and Cllr. Nigel Dineen. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Family Fun Walk for Lisaniskey NS Lisaniskey NS Parents’ Association is hosting a Family Fun Walk at 12 noon on Bank Holiday Monday (May 6th). Entry fee is €5 per individual or €10 per family. The route starts at the school and finishes at the hall where refreshments will be provided. This event is organised in conjunction with Lisaniskey NS, ‘Active School Week’ and Oran GAA Healthy Clubs Committee. Please come out and support, all are welcome!

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Rugby Players Ireland, the representative association for professional rugby players in Ireland, have announced that Chief Executive of the Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland, Maura Quinn, is to join its Executive Board as an Independent Board Member with immediate effect. Maura is from Roscommon town and lives in Dublin. Her appointment to the Executive Board of Rugby Players Ireland coincides with the appointment of Irish Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s XV Captain, Ciara Griffin, Irish Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7s player Louise Galvin and Irish Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7s player Greg Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea, to reflect the growing remit of the playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; body in light of the continued growth and development of professional rugby in Ireland.

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GRETB learners presented with their QQI awards The annual presentation of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Major Award Certificates to learners in Co. Roscommon under part-time programmes with Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board, recently took place in Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town (also covered in last week’s edition). The event was also part of a national celebration of adult learners taking place across the country as part of the AONTAS national calendar. A newly-forged link between GRETB and the Defence Forces was also celebrated with the presentation of QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills Ma-

jor Awards to staff within the Defence Forces. The other categories in which students received QQI major awards were: Level 2 General Learning, Level 5 Early Childhood Care and Education, Level 6 Early Childhood Care and Education, and Level 5 Health Service Skills. Ms Stephanie O’ConnorShaw, BTEI (Back to Education Initiative) Coordinator for GRETB and MC for the night, congratulated all the award recipients. “We hope that the awards will bring the rewards and changes you hoped for. Sometimes we focus on the end result and we don’t think or reflect on how we got to this point. As an adult learner, you can

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never predict where your life will take you. “You will continue to learn new things. Tonight you have reached the end – completing your course but don’t forget the journey and the milestones you reached along the way. Don’t forget the times when you were taken out of your comfort zone and the obstacles you

overcame,” she said. Cllr. Noel Larkin, chairperson of the board of GRETB, afforded a special welcome to the members of the Defence Forces who were attending the ceremony. “Congratulations to all the award recipients who have demonstrated great commitment to be here tonight. It is a proud night

for you and your teachers, the people who deliver the courses”. The Level 5 Health Service Skills Workforce Development awards were presented by Lt. Col. Oliver Dwyer, Officer Commanding, 6th Infantry Battalion, Irish Defence Forces. He congratulated all the award recipients and noted how enjoyable

it was to be involved in the award ceremony. Those gathered also heard from Level 5 Health Services Skills student John Rourke who said the course had given him a “new lease of life and a job”. Stephanie O’ConnorShaw took the opportunity to praise the contribution of all those involved in de-

livering courses including Sabrina Kenny, GRETB Administration Officer, as well as a “great team of teachers” for their “outstanding effort”. She also thanked her colleagues in GRETB and staff behind the scenes. Those in attendance also heard from Donal Walsh, Adult Education Organiser for GRETB.

Pictured at the Abbey Hotel recently for the presentation of Workforce Development - Irish Defence Forces QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills awards to parttime learners with GRETB were (back row, L-r): Anthony Devaney, William Taylor, David Leahy (Chief Executive, GRETB), Cllr. Paddy Kilduff (GRETB), Cllr. Noel Larkin (Chairperson, GRETB), Sabrina Kenny (Clerical Officer, GRETB), Cllr. Michael Maher (GRETB Board), Cllr. Michael Connolly (GRETB Board), Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher (GRETB Board). Seated (L-r): Robert Wallace, Matthew Connor, Stephanie O’Connor Shaw (BTEI Coordinator, GRETB), Lt. Col. Oliver Dwyer (Irish Defence Forces), Catherine Beirne (teacher) James Kelly and Michael Pryce. Pic: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea

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Pictured at the Abbey Hotel recently for the presentation of QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills awards to part-time learners with GRETB in Boyle were (back row, L-r): David Leahy (Chief Executive - GRETB), Donal Walsh (Adult Education Officer - GRETB), Nuala Kilgannon (Guidance Counsellor/Co-ordinator, GRETB), Cllr. Noel Larkin (Chairperson, GRETB Board), Cllr. Michael Maher (GRETB Board), Nora Fahy (GRETB Board) Cllr. Michael Connolly (GRETB Board), Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher (GRETB Board), Stephanie O’Connor Shaw (BTEI Coordinator, GRETB). Seated (L-r): Yvonne Bonnici, Catherine Beirne (teacher) Hannah Snowden, Hazel McDermott, Rosaleen Browne, Breege Cullen, Nuala McNamara and Christine Marques. Pic: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea

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Pictured at the Abbey Hotel recently for the presentation of QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills awards to part-time learners with GRETB in Boyle were (back row, L-r): David Leahy (Chief Executive, GRETB), Cllr. Michael Maher (GRETB Board), Cllr. Noel Larkin (Chairperson – GRETB Board), Nora Fahy (GRETB Board), Cllr. Michael Connolly (GRETB Board), Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher (GRETB Board), Nuala Kilgannon (Guidance Counselor /Coordinator, GRETB). Seated (L-r): Catherine Ormsby, (European Social fund/ Managing Authority) James Kennedy, Olivia Carter, Sheila O’Connor, Agostino Nocerino, Stephanie O’Connor Shaw (BTEI Coordinator, GRETB),Cathy Dolan (European Social Fund/ Managing Authority). Pic: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea

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WITH SEAMUS DUKE

NOT CONNECTING: Broadband crisis is biggest issue facing rural Ireland Several issues will rightly be highlighted in the run-up to this month’s local and European elections. One question looms large: what is the Government going to do about the rural broadband crisis? This will be the biggest indication in many decades as to what level of priority Central Government attaches to rural Ireland. Many people will be watching this one very closely. This issue has caused no little controversy over the past two or three years. Last year, the then Minister Denis Naughten lost his job in the middle of the whole controversy. Now, with only one bidder left in the race to supply the service, it’s reported that it could cost in excess of €3 billion to provide the scheme. This challenge will test the Government – it’s a serious dilemma for Minister Paschal Donohoe and An Taoiseach. There are a small minority of people who don’t need (or want) broadband in rural Ireland, but the vast majority of our citizens now regard a good reliable broadband service as essential; comparable to running water and electricity. In fact it is probably more important to have the service in rural areas than it is to have it in the bigger urban areas. There is the age-old argument that bigger companies will not set up in areas with a poor broadband service, but the biggest drawback in rural areas is that people do not have the option of working at home and that small businesses and farmers are precluded from doing their everyday work online. It’s like trying to go to Dublin on a donkey and cart while there is a train of bus service available on the same route. Remember that EU grants for farmers must

now be applied for online. It’s only one small aspect of life in 2019, but it’s a very important one. A reliable broadband service in rural areas would give options to people. It would help small businesses to survive, and the survival of SMEs can often mean the difference between a small local community surviving or dying. The alternative is to allow the complete depopulation of a lot of rural areas to continue, as has been the trend over the past decade. There are so many more positives (in addition to helping small businesses) that a reliable broadband service can bring to rural Ireland in terms of, for example,

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No-one is suggesting that provision of quality broadband will cure all the ills of rural Ireland, but it would give a ﬁghting chance to businesses and communities in their bid to survive and compete

education, health services, post office facilities – and so many more aspects of life that are taken for granted in the bigger urban areas. There is no doubt that there are issues with the price of this scheme – and those should be looked at, for sure. But all you have to do is look at the National Children’s Hospital and several other major infrastructural projects that we have undertaken here in this country over the years that have run over budget. Now, when it relates to rural Ireland, there are question marks being raised about value for money! No-one is suggesting that provision of quality broadband will cure all the ills of rural Ireland, but it would give a fighting chance to businesses and communities in their bid to survive and compete. Communities in many rural areas are dying with every passing year as young people leave to seek a living where they can get jobs and make a decent life for themselves. Then we have Dublin, a city that is so overcrowded that any day now it could tip into the Irish Sea. It’s a city of traffic chaos, crime, homelessness, rents that no-one can afford, house prices beyond the reach of any ordinary person, and problems with access to health and many other facilities. In the national media last weekend, former Minister Naughten said that broadband was “a necessity of life” – and that’s basically what we are talking about here. It’s about treating citizens equally and it’s about giving rural Ireland a chance. It will be interesting to see what the Government does on this vital matter. It’s the most important issue that we have had in rural Ireland for many decades.

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Haemochromatosis information meeting Roscommon County Council, Healthy Ireland and The Irish Haemochromatosis Association are holding a Haemochromatosis Information Meeting in Roscommon town on Tuesday, May 14th at 7.30 pm in Arás an Chontae, Roscommon town. Tea and coffee will be served from 7 pm and speakers on the night will be from Roscommon University Hospital, including: Dr. Gerard O’Meara (Consultant Geriatrician), Nurse Margaret Kelly (Advance Practitioner in Diabetes), and Nurse Olive Arnold (Haemochromatosis Specialist Nurse).

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Isobel Fox is presented with a bouquet of flowers at last Thursday’s launch of the Family Carers 5K Run/Walk at Hannon’s Hotel in recognition of her work with Roscommon Family Carers. Also in the picture are Isobel’s parents Vernon and Chloe Armstrong and Isobel’s husband, Paul Fox. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Roscommon Beef Plan group demand action due to Brexit

Pictured at the recent presentation of prizes at Roscommon Golf Club were, back row (l-r): Kevin Connaughton, Michael Corcoran, Gerry Harlow, John Lennon, Tom O’Farrell, James Donnelly. Front row (l-r): Charlie McDonnell, Paul Cuttle (Captain), Cian O’Connor, Patrick Farnon and Charlie Farrell. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Recent prizegiving evening at Roscommon Golf Club

The Beef Plan Movement have called on the government to implement income supports for beef farmers in the form of direct payments immediately due to uncertainty in the wake of the Brexit deadline extension. A spokesperson for the group said: “These direct payments should include a payment directly to the farmer per animal for each live export. This payment will help cattle rearing farmers and also have the added benefit of potentially reducing the national

herd destined for beef finishing thus increasing competition for finished cattle. “Increased exports are a necessity for the future of the beef industry as an outlet for increasing numbers of dairy bred beef cattle. “A carefully framed slaughter premium for finished cattle could be considered but only in the event that it was targeted only at increasing farmer income. Consensus between all parties would be required on this measure

to ensure it was beneficial to the farmer and not a support for factory owned or controlled feedlots”. The Beef Plan Movement also wants an investigation relating to the drivers for the beef price drop seen since the Brexit vote and who has gained/lost from this price drop. “In the interests of transparency, it should be assessed what impact Brexit has had on retailer margins, processor margins and farmer (producer) margins,” the spokesperson for the group added.

Pictured at the recent presentation of prizes at Roscommon Golf Club were Ruth Lennon, Helen Sweeney, Joan Moran, Jackie Maxwell, Nuala Costello (Lady Captain) and Siobhan Carthy. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

PUBLIC NOTICES

European and Local Elections And Referendum on the Thirty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Dissolution of Marriage) Bill 2016

FRIDAY 24 MAY 2019 Polling Stations Open 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. ARE YOU ON THE REGISTER OF ELECTORS? All members of the public are invited to check the Live Register to ensure that their names are properly recorded. You can check the register online by visiting www.checktheregister.ie If not, there is time to apply for inclusion in the Supplement in order to vote. The following will take place on Friday, 24 May 2019: - Elections to the European Parliament; - Local elections; - Referendum on the Dissolution of Marriage; You must be ordinarily resident at the address at which you want to register and 18 years or over on polling day in order to vote. If you are on the register and have moved address recently, you may apply to get on the supplement at your new address. The right to vote is as follows: Irish Citizens can vote at the European and local elections, the referendum; EU Citizens can vote at the European and local elections; Non-EU Citizens can vote at the local elections Supplement application forms are available on line at www.roscommoncoco.ie or www. checktheregister.ie Alternatively you may contact the Register of Electors Section at 090 6637147 or regelectors@ roscommoncoco.ie for a hard copy if you wish. Completed forms must be returned to Register of Electors, Freepost, Corporate Services, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon, F42 VR98 by Tuesday 7 May 2019 (close of business). EU citizens other than Irish or British citizens must in certain cases complete a separate statutory declaration form EP1 (available from Roscommon County Council and online at www. checktheregister.ie) in order to vote at the European elections. Shane Tiernan Director of Services

Pictured at the Roscommon Easter Parade recently were Annelot, Fionn, Matthias Harte, Denise Lohan and Coco the dog. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Walk or Run for Kilmurry Community Centre Kilmurry Community Centre, in association with Roscommon Sports Partnership, is hosting a Walk/Run 5km/10km this Satur-

day (4th) at 1 pm with special guest David Cryan from RTÉ’s Operation Transformation. The even starts at St. Paul’s Church, Kilmur-

ry with registration at 12.30 pm and €10 entry fee. All monies raised will go towards the redevelopment of the community centre.

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CHARITY CYCLE SUCCESS! ‘Mick’s Birthday Challenge – 80km for 80 years’

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Pictured at ‘Mick’s Birthday Challenge – 80km for 80 years’ hosted by Donamon Dynamos at Roscommon Leisure Zone last Sunday were Martin Blighe, Bernie Cuddy, Ben and Declan Kilroe. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at ‘Mick’s Birthday Challenge – 80km for 80 years’ hosted by Donamon Dynamos at Roscommon Leisure Zone last Sunday were Paschal and Regina Casey, Mick Harte, Joe Melvin and Nigel Bankhead. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at ‘Mick’s Birthday Challenge – 80km for 80 years’ hosted by Donamon Dynamos at Roscommon Leisure Zone last Sunday were Adrian Gannon, Gerry Cox, Johnny Minagh, Liam Connor, John Bohan, Donal Brien, David Kelly, Mick Harte and Tom Connor. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

A fundraising dance in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Association will be held in the Ard-Rí House Hotel, Tuam on Bank Holiday Monday (May 6th) from 3 pm to 6 pm, with music by Jimmy Hynes and The Crusaders. All support for this worthy cause would be greatly appreciated. Tickets for the dance are €7 and are available from Martin Heverin (087-2238771), Frances Keaveney, (086-8489458), or Leo Finnegan (0861603043), and they can also be purchased at the door.

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Active Retirement trip to Yorkshire You are invited to join the Roscommon Town Active Retirement group for a six-day coach/ferry holiday in Yorkshire from Friday, August 2nd to Wednesday, August 7th based in Harrogate. Cost is €670 per person sharing based on half-board hotel accommodation with excursions each day to places of interest including York City, the Yorkshire Dales, Haworth and Skipton. Coach departs from Roscommon town. Booking now at 0861925411.

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French visitors from Chartrettes pictured at Loughnaneane Park in Roscommon in 2014.

Walkway to be named in honour of Chartrettes link Roscommon/Kilteevan Community Games Athletics Evening Roscommon/Kilteevan Community Games Athletics Evening will be held on Friday, 10th of May at the Convent Gym grounds, Roscommon. Registration at 5.30 pm. A great evening assured!

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Brother Johnson returns to Ireland to teach God’s way through Scripture and help those searching for healing. Brother Johnson will attend at Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon on Thursday, 2nd of May (this evening) from 5 pm. All are welcome.

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A walkway from the Market Square in Roscommon town to the car park off the Market Square (off Church Street) will be officially named ‘Allée De Chartrettes’ at 5 pm this Friday (3rd) as part of the celebrations to mark the 21st anniversary of the twinning of Roscommon Town with Chartrettes in France. The French Ambassador, H.E. Stéphne Crouzat, will be in attendance. This naming ceremony will be followed by a welcoming ceremony in honour of Roscommon Chartrettes Twinning at Arás an Chontae with Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, Chief Executive Eugene Cummins, Stéphane Crouzat, French Ambassador to Ireland, elected members, French visitors, host families and the Roscommon and Chartrettes Twinning committees. The French committee’s visit coincides with Roscommon Lamb Festival. Arriving yesterday (Wednesday, May 1st), they will depart on Monday, May 6th. The delegation is led by President of the Chartrettes Committee, Madame Linda Lauro, and they were welcomed to the town by President of Roscommon Twinning Committee, Eamonn Gleeson. The Roscommon-Chartrettes Twinning was established in 1998 by then Chairman of Roscommon County Council, the late Tom Foxe, and the then Mayor of Chartrettes, Monsieur Tino Petruzzi Following the visit of people from Chartrettes to Roscommon in 2016 for the 1916 commemorations, a penpal and cultural exchange between a primary school in Chartrettes and Roscommon was established. This greatly assisted the 2018 visit as children who started learning French after school at Fuerty NS at St. Coman’s Wood had a real desire to participate in the visit to Chartrettes. The twinning has enabled many exchanges of young people and adults between both towns over 21 years. Friendships and opportunities have been embraced on all trips to Chartrettes including the June 2018 trip to celebrate the 20year anniversary. Traditional musicians, singers and dancers formed an important part of the cultural exchanges. In total, 56 people from Roscommon travelled to Chartrettes in 2018, which included

President of Roscommon Twinning Committee, Eamonn Gleeson, Helen and John Earley and former Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Orla Leyden and Mary Gleeson (Gleeson’s Restaurant & Rooms) pictured ahead of the Roscommon Town Twinning committee’s visit to Chartrettes in France last June. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Marie McCrann, Ava Killeen and Zoya McCrann pictured ahead of the Roscommon Town Twinning committee’s visit to Chartrettes in France last June. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

21 children and teenagers. They were hosted for the weekend by local families. A symbolic tree-planting ceremony and visit to Avenue Roscommon to mark the 20-year anniversary took place in Chartrettes with the Mayor of Chartrettes Michel Bureau and then Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Orla Leyden. The theme for the 2019 reunion in Roscommon will be ‘Cultural heritage and the future of Europe through enhanced Irish-French relations’. The 21st Roscommon Chartrettes Town Twinning will celebrate the friendship and cultural

exchange over twenty-one years and look forward to the coming years and new opportunities for Irish-French relations from a cultural, social and economic perspective. The committee hopes to continue to develop opportunities for Irish-French commerce and interactions and cultural exchange and understanding of the two rich cultural heritage traditions so that young people from County Roscommon can travel to Chartrettes to further their French and understanding of French culture. The Twinning committee wishes to acknowledge Roscommon County Council for their continued support.

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‘Cash for Clobber’ Athleague Soap Box Event at St Coman’s Wood Sunday 2nd June, starting at 2pm Clear out your clutter this Friday (May 3rd)

PLEASE SUPPORT St. Coman’s Wood NS Roscommon

CASH FOR CLOBBER CLOTHING COLLECTION This Friday 3rd May

CLEAR OUT THE CLUTTER IN YOUR HOME and support those less well off in the developing world. Drop off can be done on both the Junior and Senior Sites before 9.15 am this coming Friday Morning. Please drop off any unwanted clothing, shoes, bed linen, towels, curtains, handbags – even old toys – in black bin bags See www.comanswoodprimary.ie for further details.

The ‘Cash for Clobber’ clothing collection will take place at St. Coman’s Wood Primary School this coming Friday (May 3rd). “This is an excellent opportunity for parents of children at the school and indeed households in the community to clear out the clutter in your home, and in doing so help and support those less well off in the developing world,” explained Geraldine Grealy, PRO of St. Coman’s Wood NS. This is St. Coman’s’ second year running this very successful event and the school could be in with a chance of winning €2,250 simply by collecting some of the following items: New or used clothing items, shoes (pairs of shoes only and in separate bags if possible please), bed linen (but not duvets or pillows), towels, curtains, handbags. So now is the time to have that long overdue spring clean of your closets and attics and help support the Cash for Clobber scheme at your local primary school. The school would also like to advise parents that an informative Internet Safety Talk will be held on Thursday, May 9th and a Wellbeing Talk on May 23rd. These will take place in the hall on the junior site and will be delivered by the National Parents Council. All parents are welcome. For further information call the school or check out www.npc.ie.

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Emergency Services Open Day this Saturday The Roscommon Emergency Services Open Day will take place this Saturday (May 4th) from 11 am to 3 pm at Roscommon Fire Station on the Circular Road in Roscommon. All branches of the local emergency services will be in attendance on the day including An Garda Síochána, Roscommon Fire Service, Roscommon Ambulance Service, Roscommon Civil Defence, Roscommon Sub Aqua Unit and Lough Ree Sub Aqua Unit. Local Gardaí will be joined by the

Armed Response Unit, Roads Policing Unit, Mounted Unit, Air Support Unit and the Underwater Unit. The national units’ attendance is however, dependent on operational demands. Roscommon Fire Service will carry out a demonstration of how they deal with a serious Road Traffic Collision and they will show the dangers of domestic fires on the day. The Road Safety Interactive Unit (or ‘Shuttle’) will also be present and its main aim is to provide the general public with the chance to interact

with various road safety campaigns and to spread the message about the importance of road safety. Visitors to Saturday’s open day will be able to: practice driving and hazard perception skills on car, motorbike and bicycle simulators; experience an interactive road safety educational experience and simulated virtual situations in virtual reality pods such as the first-hand the dangers of driving and texting and driver fatigue; practice safe cycling skills on a state-of-the-art bicycle

simulator; discover how driving environments and speed affect braking distances; practice the driver theory; test your fancy footwork by dancing to the Safe Cross Code in the activity zone; take a road safety quiz; learn about tyre safety. Accompanying the Interactive Unit we have our roll over simulator. This simulator continues to be highly effective in encouraging people to use safety belts. The simulator is a car body fitted to a rotating hydraulic platform. Participants sit into the

simulator and experience a half or a full rotation. The ‘simulation’ demonstrates how it would feel if you were in a car which turned over in a collision, and the lifesaving benefits of wearing a seatbelt should this occur. So come along and meet your local Emergency Services personnel for what promises to be a very informative open day this Saturday. There will be face-painting for the children and plenty of photo opportunities!

Pictured at the Emergency Services Open Day launch at Roscommon Fire Station last Friday were Sergeant Aidan O’Brien, Road Policing Roscommon, Garda John O’Connor, Community Policing Unit Roscommon, Plunkett Cassidy, Advanced Paramedic, Rapid Response Vehicle, Tom McGreevy, Advance Paramedic RRV, Pat Murphy, Paramedic, Derek Nolan, Advance Paramedic Supervisor, Enda Kelly Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Roscommon and Paddy Mullen, Roscommon Civil Defence. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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– HUGE SPRING SALE ON COMMERCIAL VEHICLES – BUSES & 7 SEATER RANGE

182 181 181 171 171 171 152 161 181 171 162 151 161 152 151 141 2012 2008 2009

Volkswagen Caddy Life TDI 7 Seater Volkswagen Shuttle 9 Seater SWB Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI 7 Seater Highline Volkswagen Caravelle 7 Seater Comfortline Volkswagen Touran 7 Seater Extras Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0TDI 9 Seater LWB Volkswagen Shuttle 8 Seater Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI 7 Seater (Extras) Volkswagen Touran 1.9TDI H/L Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Touran 1.6 C/L 7 Seater Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 7 Seater A/T Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 1.6TDI 7 Seater Volkswagen Maxi Life 7 Seater Ford Transit 2.0DSL Bus 14 Seater Ford Galaxy 7 Seater A/t Mercedes Vito 9 Seater DSL Volkswagen Shuttle 9 Seater 1.9TDI Bus

€25,500 €39,500 €38,500 €39,950 €24,500 €35,500 €29,700 €29,500 €33,500 €26,500 €22,500 €21,500 €22,500 €19,500 €21,500 €17,500 €11,500 €7,500 €10,500

TOUAREG RANGE

161 Volkswagen Touareg V6 3.0 262 Extras €333 Tax 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI

€37,500 + VAT €6,500

AMAROK RANGE

182 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Trendline Manual 161 Volkswagen Amarok 2.0 Highline 180HP Canopy 151 Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI H/L A/T

€35,000 + VAT €28,900 + VAT €22,500 + VAT

GOLF VANS

161 151 142 2012 2009 2008 2007 2003

Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van Volkswagen golf van Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van

€13,500 + VAT €12,195 + VAT €10,975 + VAT €9,500 €6,500 €3,950 €2,000 €1,000

CRAFTER RANGE

191 182 181 171 152 151 151 2012 2010

Volkswagen crafter 3.5 MWB 140BHP Volkswagen Crafter 3.5TDI MWB 140HP Extras Volkswagen Crafter 3.5TDI LWB 140HP Extras Volkswagen Crafter 3.5TDI LWB 140HP Trendline Volkswagen Crafter 3.0TDI MWB HR Volkswagen Crafter 3.5TDI MWB HR (136HB) Volkswagen Crafter LWB Fridge Van Volkswagen Crafter LWB Volkswagen Crafter MWB

€28,500 + VAT €26,500 + VAT €28,500 + VAT €26,500 + VAT €13,500 + VAT €14,000 + VAT €16,500 €10,500 + VAT €8,500 + VAT

TRANSPORTER RANGE

182 182 181 181

Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI Trendline 150BHP LWB Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI 102BHP Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 4 Motion Silver 150HP

€26,500 + VAT €22,500 + VAT €21,000 + VAT €27,000 + VAT

172 171 161 161 152 141 141 2012 2010 2009 2008

Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB Highline Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB 150BHP T line Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB 102BHP Volkswagen transporter 2.0TDI LWB 70KM White Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 150BHP Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB 150BHP Volkswagen Transporter LWB 2.0TDI 140BHP Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB

€25,500 + VAT €20,000 + VAT €19,500 €18,000 €16,000 + VAT €14,500 + VAT €12,500 + VAT €10,500 + VAT €11,000 €7,500 + VAT €6,000 + VAT

CADDY RANGE

182 182 182 181 181 171 171 171 161 152 142 131 2012 2011 2010 2009

Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 102HP Highline Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 102HP Trendline Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 102HP Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI A/T Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 2.0TDI 150HP Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI Highline Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 150BHP Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 150HP (Extras) Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI

€17,000 + VAT €16,000 + VAT €14,800 +VAT €13,500 + VAT €15,500 €12,500 + VAT €16,500 + VAT €12,500 + VAT €11,500 + VAT €10,500 + VAT €9,500 + VAT €8,500 €7,500 €6,500 €5,000 €4,000

TIGUAN RANGE

182 181 171 171 162 161 161 152 151 141 132 2012 2010

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI C/L“R”Line Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI C/L Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI C/L Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI H/L Extras Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI C/L 150HP 4X4 A/T Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI“R”Line 150BHP A/T Volkswagen Tiguan Sports Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI TFN Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI L/L Volkswagen Tiguan TFN Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI

€35,950 €32,500 €26,500 €32,500 €28,500 €26,500 €22,500 €21,000 €19,950 €17,500 €13,500 €12,500 €10,500

CITROEN RANGE

2011 2008 2012 2012

Citroen Berlingo Citroen Berlingo Citroen Multi Space DSL 5 Seater Citroen C5 1.6HDI

€5,500 €2,000 €8,500 €8,500

Renault Traffic DSL 1.6 Renault Traffic DSL Van Renault Captur 1.5 DSL Renault Trafic 2.0DSL

€5,500 €5,000 €4,500

TOYOTA RANGE

171 141 2010 2009 2006 2005 2001

Toyota RAV 4 D4D Toyota Proace 2.0DSL LWB Toyota Verso 2.0DSL 7 Seater Toyota Landcruiser LWB Toyota Hiace LWB Toyota Landcruiser LWB Passenger Toyota Landcruiser

€25,500 €12,500 €8,500 €14,500 €6,000 €7,500 €4,000

FORD RANGE

171 161 131 2012 152 141 141 141 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

Ford Transit Custom Ford Kugo 2.0 DSL Titanium Ford Transit Connect Ford Transit T260 Ford Transit 350 LWB 125 PJ Ford Transit 350 LWB 125 PJ Ford Transit 2.0DSL Bus 14 Seater Ford Transit DSL Connect Ford Kuga 2.0TDI Ford Transit 350 RWD Ford Transit T280 LWB Ford Transit 2.2DSL Ford Transit T260

€15,500 €21,500 €10,500 €7,500 €13,500 + VAT €12,500 + VAT €17,500 €6,500 €10,500 €8,500 €5,500 €6,000 €4,000

MITSUBISHI RANGE

151 151 141 141 141 2008 2008 2006 2006

Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL Mitsubishi Spacestar 1.0 5DR Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DSL Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater Commercial Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 DSL Passenger Mitsubishi Outlander Passenger Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2LWB Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 SWB Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 Sport

€13,500 + VAT €7,500 €12,500 €13,500 €12,500 €4,500 €8,500 €6,500 €5,000

NISSAN RANGE

172 171 161 151 152 2012 131 2011 2008

Nisan Qashqai 1.6 DSL 7 Seater Nissan Navara 2.5 Crew Cab Nissan Qashqai 1.5DSL Nissan Micra 5DR Nissan Qashqai 1.5DSL Nissan Qashqai 1.5DSL 7 Seater Nissan Micra 5DR Nissan Note 1.5 DSL Van Nissan Navara 2.5DSL Crew Cab

€24,500 €22,500 €21,000 €9,500 €18,000 €11,500 €7,500 €5,000 €8,500

MAZDA RANGE

RENAULT RANGE

151 142 141 2012

2011 Renault Fleunce 1.5DSL 2011 Renault Kango 1.5DSL 2008 Renault Scenic 1.5DSL

€12,500 €11,500 €14,500 €8,500

171 141 131 2011

Mazda 6 Platinium (32KM) Mazda 3 2.2 DSL Sport Mazda 5 1.6 DSl 7 seater Mazda 3 1.6DSL

€24,000 €12,500 €11,500 €7,500

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AL HAYES MOTORS

LTD.

GALWAY ROAD, PORTUMNA, CO GALWAY. TELEPHONE MAIN LINE: 09097 42200 Visit: www.alhayesmotors.com • Open: Monday – Saturday, 9am – 6pm •

Finance Arranged

Rates as LOW AS

HUGE SPRING SALE – STOCK MUST CLEAR – 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 181 SILVER TL SPORT 1.6TDI 120BHP 171 BLUE COMF BE 1.6TDI 120BHP 172 BLACK COMF 1.6TDI 120BHP 171 BLACK H.L 2.0TDI 150BHP 171 SILVER COMF 1.6TDI 120BHP 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 161 BROWN HL 1.6TDI 120BHP 161 RED COMF BE 1.6TDI 120BHP 152 RED COMF 1.6TDI 120BHP 152 SILVER H.L 1.6TDI 120BHP 151 BLUE TL SPORTS 1.6TDI 120BHP 151 SILVER H.L SPORTS 2.0TDI 150BHP 151 BLUE H.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 120BHP 151 SILVER T.L 1.6TDI 120BHP 142 BLACK COMF 1.6TDI 105BHP 142 GREY COMF 1.6TDI 105BHP 141 GOLD COMF 2.0TDI 140BHP 141 GOLD E-R LINE 1.6TDI 105BHP 141 SILVER COMF 2.0TDI 140BHP 141 BLACK COMF 1.6TDI 105BHP 141 GOLD 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 2012 GOLD COMF 1.6TDI 105BHP 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 2011 SILVER SE BM 2.0TDI 140BHP 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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12,000 30,000 58,000 14,000 58,000 20,000 30,000 23,000 35,000 120,000 73,000 43,000 46,000 73,000 47,000 55,000 85,000 88,000 76,000 68,000 105,000 47,000 75,000 88,000 55,000 71,000 46,000 64,000 100,000 118,000 55,000 145,000 135,000 114,000 86,000 160,000 145,000 172,000 88,000 138,000 138,000 135,000 210,000 170,000 144,000 150,000

€28,500 €28,500 €24,000 €25,950 €20,950 €24,000 €26,500 €22,950 €17,000 €15,500 €17,950 €18,950 €21,500 €17,950 €17,500 €17,950 €15,000 €17,500 €17,000 €13,950 €11,950 €13,950 €12,950 €12,950 €13,500 €12,500 €13,950 €10,950 €10,500 €10,500 €10,950 €8,000 €8,500 €9,950 €9,950 €7,450 €6,950 €6,500 €8,950 €5,950 €5,950 €4,950 €2,950 €3,500 €2,800 €2,250

€30,500 €30,500 €26,000 €27,950 €22,950 €26,000 €28,500 €24,950 €19,000 €17,500 €19,950 €20,950 €23,500 €19,950 €19,500 €19,950 €17,000 €19,500 €19,000 €15,950 €13,950 €15,950 €14,950 €14,950 €15,500 €14,500 €15,950 €12,950 €12,500 €12,500 €12,950 €10,000 €10,500 €11,950 €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 NO TRADE IN

VW GOLF RANGE 182 BLACK H.L 1.0TSI 110BHP 182 BLACK HL RLINE KIT 1.6TDI 115BHP 181 WHITE H.L SUNROOF 1.6TDI 115BHP 181 SILVER T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 115BHP 181 BLACK H.L RLINE KIT 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 171 SILVER HL EXTRAS 1.6TDI 110BHP 161 WHITE H.L 1.6TDI 110BHP 161 BLACK COMF 1.6TDI 110BHP 161 WHITE H.L 1.6TDI 110BHP 161 SILVER GTD WITH EXTRAS 2.0TDI 184BHP 161 WHITE HL 2.0TDI150BHP 161 SILVER TL SPORTS 106TDI 110BHP 161 GREY HL 1.6TDI 110BHP 161 BLACK TL SPORTS 1.6TDI 110BHP 162 BLACK T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 110BHP 151 GREY H.L 1.6TDI 110BHP 151 SILVER T.L 1.6TDI 151 BLACK H.L 2.0TDI 150BHP 151 BLACK TL SPORTS 1.6TDI 151 SILVER TL 1.6TDI 151 GREY TL 1.6TDI 141 GREY TL SPORTS 1.6TDI 141 SILVER H.L 1.6TDI 105BHP 141 SILVER H.L 1.6TDI 105BHP 141 WHITE SE 2.0TDI 150BHP 131 BLACK 3DR TL 1.6TDI 105BHP 131 SILVER H.L 1.6TDI 105BHP 131 RED 2.0 SPORTS 1.6TDI 131 BLACK TL SPORTS 1.6TDI 105BHP 131 GREY TL 1.2TSI 105BHP 2012 GREY TL 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 2011 SILVER TL 1.6TDI 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 NO VAT 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 H/B SERVICE&NCT

8,000 7,000 16,000 9,000 17,000 3,000 36,000 23,000 70,000 55,000 80,000 100,000 22,000 45,000 40,000 7,000 38,000 80,000 80,000 55,000 87,000 95,000 45,000 87,000 50,000 85,000 47,000 60,000 120,000 62,000 90,000 45,000 105,000 43,000 75,000 75,000 140,000 129,000 74,000 138,000 114,000 148,000 132,000 175,000

€24,950 €22,500 €26,500 €21,500 €26,950 €28,500 €20,950 €17,950 €16,000 €21,500 €16,950 €15,450 €20,500 €24,950 €19,950 €19,950 €19,950 €17,500 €17,500 €15,500 €13,500 €16,500 €14,000 €12,950 €13,500 €12,950 €14,500 €14,000 €12,500 €11,750 €12,500 €12,500 €10,500 €13,000 €9,950 €10,500 €7,500 €7,500 €9,500 €7,950 €7,950 €7,500 €5,950 €3,500

€26,950 €24,500 €28,500 €23,500 €28,950 €30,500 €22,950 €19,950 €18,000 €23,500 €18,950 €17,450 €22,500 €26,950 €21,950 €21,950 €21,950 €19,500 €19,500 €17,500 €15,500 €18,500 €16,000 €14,950 €15,000 €14,950 €16,500 €16,000 €14,500 €13,750 €14,500 €14,500 €12,500 €15,000 €11,950 €12,500 NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN €11,500 €9,950 €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 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

DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL

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SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL

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

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

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

151 151 141 141 141 132 2012 2010

BLUE SILVER GOLD BLACK BLUE BROWN BROWN GOLD

T.L COMF COMF T.L TL T.L COMF T.L

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

DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL

MAN AUTO MAN MAN MAN MAN AUTO MAN

SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL

34,000 71,000 92,000 65,000 40,000 160,000 53,000 125,000

€13,500 €13,950 €10,950 €10,500 €11,950 €9,000 €10,950 €5,950

€15,500 €15,950 €12,950 €12,500 €13,950 €11,000 €12,950 NO TRADE IN

VW TIGUAN RANGE 182 BLUE COMF 2.0TDI 115BHP 171 WHITE COMF WITH EXTRAS 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 162 RED HL 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 161 BLACK SPORTS 2.0TDI 110BHP 161 GOLD L&L 2.TDI 110BHP 151 WHITE L&L 2.0TDI 110BHP 151 BLUE SPORTS 2.0TDI 110BHP 151 SILVER SPORTS 2.0TDI 110BHP 151 BLACK L&L 2.0TDI 110BHP 151 GOLD SPORTS SUNROOF 2.0TDI 110BHP 151 GOLD L &L 2.0TDI 110BHP 141 BLACK SPORTS 2.0TDI 110BHP 141 BLUE SPORTS 2.0TDI 110BHP 141 GREY T.L SPORTS 2.0TDI 110BHP 2012 SILVER SPORTS 2.0TDI 110BHP 2010 RED T.L SPORTS 2.0TDI 140BHP

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SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV

9,000 29,000 82,000 46,000 25,000 58,000 33,000 60,000 77,000 34,000 74,000 42,000 42,000 37,000 29,000 55,000 50,000 40,000 83,000 68,000 58,000 72,000 92,000 102,000 128,000

€34,000 €26,950 €24,500 €25,950 €25,500 €25,500 €27,000 €21,500 €24,500 €20,500 €19,950 €22,950 €22,500 €20,950 €18,950 €18,500 €18,950 €17,950 €17,500 €17,500 €17,000 €15,500 €14,500 €13,000 €9,000

€36,000 €28,950 €26,500 €27,950 €27,500 €27,500 €29,000 €23,500 €26,500 €22,500 €21,950 €24,950 €24,500 €22,950 €20,950 €20,500 €20,950 €19,950 €19,500 €19,500 €19,000 €17,500 €16,500 €15,000 €11,000

VW POLO RANGE 182 SILVER T.L SP 1.0 65BHP 181 RED LE SPEC 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 152 BROWN COMF 1.4TDI 75BHP 151 SILVER COMF 1.4TDI 75BHP 142 SILVER COMF 1.4TDI 75BHP 141 GREY COMF 1.2TDI 75BHP 2013 WHITE TL SP 1.2 60BHP 2012 RED T.L 1.2PET 60BHP 2010 SILVER COMF 1.6TDI 75BHP

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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

12,000 7,000 32,000 30,000 26,000 29,000 52,000 60,000 54,000 12,000 75,000 72,000

€15,950 €15,500 €13,000 €13,500 €12,500 €14,450 €12,950 €11,450 €11,950 €11,500 €8,500 €6,850

€17,950 €17,500 €15,000 €15,500 €14,500 €16,450 €14,950 €13,450 €9,950 €13,500 €10,500 NO TRADE IN

VW GOLF SV RANGE 161 BLACK H.L 1.6TDI 110BHP 161 BLACK TL 1.6TDI 151 RED COMF 1.6TDI 110BHP 142 GREY H.L 1.6TDI 110BHP

DSL DSL DSL DSL

AUTO MAN AUTO MAN

H/B H/B H/B H/B

36,000 28,000 67,000 80,000

€23,000 €16,950 €16,950 €13,950

€25,000 €18,950 €18,950 €15,950

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

MPV MPV MPV

15,000 48,000 82,000

€29,950 €24,500 €20,950

€31,950 €26,500 €22,950

VW CADDY MAXI LIFE RANGE 171 BROWN TRENDLINE 2.0TDI 102BHP DSL MAN 161 SILVER T.L 2.0TDI 102BHP DSL AUTO

MPV MPV

12,000 62,000

€26,500 €21,950

€28,500 €23,950

VW CC AND BEETLE RANGE 131 BROWN SPORTS 2.0TDI 140BHP DSL 2008 SILVER CABRIOLET 1.4 PET 161 BLACK CC 2.0TDI 150BHP DSL 141 SILVER BMT 2.0TDI 140BHP DSL 2012 BROWN BMT 2.0TDI 140BHP DSL 2009 BLACK SPORTS 2.0TDI 140BHP DSL

MAN MAN AUTO MAN MAN MAN

H/B H/B COUPE COUPE COUPE COUPE

88,000 133,000 50,000 85,000 118,000 177,000

€13,500 €5,500 €19,950 €14,500 €11,500 €6,450

€15,500 €7,500 €21,950 €16,500 €13,500 €8,450

OTHER BRANDS RANGE 171 AUDI A3 S-LINE 1.6TDI 110BHP 151 AUDI A6 SE S-T 2.0TDI 150BHP 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 2010 FORD GALAXY ZETEC 2.0TDI 138BHP 2008 FORD GALAXY GHIA 1.8DSL 125BHP 2011 FORD FOCUS SPORTS 1.6DSL 108BHP 151 Opel Insignia 2.0TDI 140BHP 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 1.5 131 HYUNDIA I20 PERMIUM 1.4 2012 SEAT IBIZA SE 1.2 2012 SEAT IBIZA SE 3DR 1.2 2017 TOYOTA RAV4 LUNA 2.0 D4D 152 TOYOTA RAV 4 Sol 2WD 2.0 D4D 2012 TOYOTA AURIS SPORTS 1.4D4D 2010 TOYOTA COROLLA LUNA 1.4

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40,000 52,000 115,000 161,000 182,000 74,000 24,000 45,000 155,000 85,000 55,000 105,000 95,000 160,000 55,000 94,000 116,000 58,000 50,000 92,000 67,000 26,000 90,000 108,000 125,000 50,000 68,000 97,000 30,000 162,000 85,000 108,00

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Spellman reiterates ICOS support on Climate Action The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS), the umbrella body for the co-operative movement in Ireland, attended the recent launch of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action Report – ‘Climate Change: A Cross Party Consensus for Action’. ICOS President and Roscommon native Michael Spellman paid tribute to the Committee Chair, Hildegarde Naughton TD and the members of the committee for publishing a very comprehensive and balanced report on climate change, which he said is a critical issue for our generation and for generations to come. He added: “The report by the Oireachtas is of immense importance to the future of our country, rural Ireland and the agri-food sector. ICOS reiterates our strong commitment to work in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure the implementation of the report’s recommendations, especially those related to the agri-food sector and co-operative development”. Mr. Spellman welcomed the Report’s recommendation to develop a network of AD or biogas co-ops. He said: “Anaerobic digestion is a proven technology with significant

potential to reduce emissions from stored slurry and manure…it will reduce nitrous oxide emissions and also offset fossil fuel as an energy source. However, there is a clear need for meaningful support from the Government to maximise the potential of AD biogas in Ireland, recognising the high investment costs involved”. Mr. Spellman continued: “ICOS is willing to work with farmer and industry stakeholders to help develop the AD sector in Ireland on a co-operative basis by providing legal and governance advice and support to communities and groups of farmers willing to invest in the AD sector”. In relation to renewable energy and energy efficiency, ICOS also welcomes the recent announcement by Minister Michael Creed to provide €10 million worth of grants under TAMS to support solar PV installation on farms and LED lighting. Mr. Spellman stated in relation to the report’s recommendations on agriculture: “I am particularly pleased to see the Report’s strong emphasis on knowledge sharing and the roll-out of the 25 climate mitigation measures contained in the Teagasc Marginal Abatement Cost

Left to right: ICOS President Michael Spellman, Hildegarde Naughton TD and Eamonn Farrell, ICOS.

Curve. In 2018, ICOS published a report on climate change and our key recommendation focused on knowledge sharing. This is a recognition that there are no quick fixes when it comes to mitigation from agriculture as methane and nitrous oxide are biological emissions. The adoption of EBI, improved nitrogen use efficiency, uptake of protected urea, use of low emission

spreading equipment, greater use of milk recording, extending the grazing season are all examples of practical measures that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. “The critical message to farmers is that there is a strong correlation between the uptake of these carbon efficiency measures and farm level profitability”.

Minister urged to pay €45m in outstanding payments IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has urged the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed to pay out approximately €45m which is owed to farmers in respect of schemes that they applied for in 2018. Mr. Kennedy said: “It is unacceptable that this money is being held up at a time when farmers are on their knees and are in desperate need of income support. “The make-up of the money owed is as follows: Remaining 15% GLAS balancing payment worth over €30m; Full GLAS payment to 1,500 farmers who have not received any payment for 2018 worth €6m; Balancing payment for organic farmers worth €2m; Outstanding KT payments worth €2m; Balancing payment under the Sheep Welfare Scheme worth €3m; A small number of outstanding BPS, ANC and BDGP payments worth €2m. “On top of this, there are approximately 800 farmers who have made an application for TAMS, following completion of investment, who are also awaiting payment. This is worth €11.5m”. The IFA Deputy President said it is vitally important that all outstanding payments are made without any further delay. Mr. Kennedy has again reminded farmers that the BPS application date deadline is May 15th and he urged all farmers to ensure that they have their online application in on time.

Roscommon People MART WATCH

Roscommon Mart – Lamb Festival Prizewinners Best Pen of Factory Lamb (minimum of 5 lambs) 1st (Lot 14): Alan Martin, Newballagh, Knockcroghery; 2nd (Lot 27): Michael O’Boyle, Emlagh, Fuerty; 3rd (Lot 21): Sean White, Castlestrange, Athleague. Best Pen of Butchers Lamb (minimum of 5 lambs) 1st (Lot 54): Enda Gately, Liswilliam, Dysart; 2nd (Lot 16): Annie Carroll, Buckfield, Athleague; 3rd (Lot 15): Alan Martin, Newballagh, Knockcroghery. Best Pen of 5 Factory Lambs (suitable for Qualeutex Lamb Producer Group) 1st (Lot 29): James Brady, Ballindollaghan, Lisalway, Castlerea; 2nd (Lot 44): Seamus Moran, Kilmore, Athleague; 3rd (Lot 20): Mai Connolly, Castlestrange, Athleague. Best Ewe with 2 Lambs at Foot 1st (Lot 89): Anthony Murray, Scrine, Athleague; 2nd (Lot 72): Alan Martin, Newballagh, Knockcroghery; 3rd (Lot 73): Cyril Kelly, Grange, Curraghboy.

Roscommon Mart sample prices Dry cows Lim X 760kgs €1625, Lim 770kgs €1425, Char X 775kgs €1400, BBX 700kgs €1360, Simm X 760kgs €1360, AAX 690kgs €1105, AAX 745kgs €1175, Lim 520kgs €1050, Simm 615kgs €1145, Simm X 675kgs €1300, HEX 695kgs €1050, Lim X 575kgs €1050, BBX 670kgs €1025, HEX 575kgs €830.

Heifers Char X 710kgs €1650, Char X 610kgs €1650, Lim X 555kgs €1570, 2 Char X 600kgs €1470, BAX 565kgs €1430, Simm X 545kgs €1350, BBX 535kgs €1290, Lim X 555kgs €1570, 2 Char X 440kgs €1180, Lim 395kgs €1085, Lim X 420kgs €1105, Char X 305kgs €965, Char X 380kgs €1000, Lim X 480kgs €1280.

Bullocks AAX 845kgs €1830, Lim X

675kgs €1710, Char X 720kgs €1670, BBX 730kgs €1620, 2 Char X 585kgs €1505, Lim X 550kgs €1500, 2 Char X 460kgs €1400, SHX 610kgs €1420, Lim X 530kgs €1395, Lim X 495kgs €1395, Char X 460kgs €1390, AAX 535kgs €1280, 3 Char X 415kgs €1250, 2 AAX 490kgs €1160, 3 Char X 316kgs €1020.

Weanling heifers Lim X 485kgs €1300 - €2.68 per kilo, Lim 445kgs €1250 - €2.80 per kilo, 2 Lim X 400kgs €1150 - €2.87 per kilo, Lim X 395kgs €1145 - €2.89 per kilo, 2 Lim X 367kgs €1025 - €2.78 per kilo, Lim X 320kgs €1000 - €3.12 per kilo, AAX 380kgs €905 - €2.38 per kilo, Char X 310kgs €905 €2.91 per kilo, 2 AAX 390kgs €900 - €2.30 per kilo, Char X 290kgs €815 - €2.81 per kilo, BAX 330kgs €800 - €2.42 per kilo, Lim X 270kgs €790 - €2.92 per kilo, Char X 330kgs €1100 -

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “Large entry of stock again this week, and aided by better weather conditions and grass growth, buyers were out in force again and prices and trade was maintained. Farmers, agents and exporters were anxious for quality stores resulting in a good clearance and the top quality lots recorded some fancy prices. “Cows with calves at foot made from €1,000 to €1,700 per head. Springer cows made from €1,130 to €1,430 per head. Dairy cross calves made from €40 to €120 AA and Her €180 to €300 with Continental making up to €325. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday, May 2nd) when we have our usual sale of heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am”.

€3.33 per kilo.

Weanling bulls Char X 510kgs €1225 - €2.40 per kilo, Char X 460kgs €1150 - €2.50 per kilo, Lim X 380kgs €1050 - €2.76 per kilo, Lim 385kgs €1000 - €2.59 per kilo, Lim X 375kgs €1005 - €2.68 per kilo, BBX 350kgs €950 - €2.71 per kilo, Char X 325kgs €985 - €3.03 per kilo, Lim X 335kgs €955 - €2.85 per kilo, Lim X 240kgs €800 - €3.33 per kilo, Char X 275kgs €840 - €3.05 per kilo, Char X 210kgs €710 - €3.38 per kilo.

Finished hoggets 55.4kgs €141, 59.1kgs €127, 52.2kgs €126, 50kgs €111.

Spring lamb 52.7kgs €140, 48.2kgs €136, 52.7kgs €136, 50.7kgs €135, 56.6kgs €135, 50.6kgs €134, 42.6kgs €134, 48.4kgs €133, 46.9kgs €132.5, 45.6kgs €130.

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There was an excellent turnout of stock on offer at last Friday’s sale with a brisk trade and plenty of customers actively sourcing cattle resulting in a very high clearance of lots. Prices for bullocks averaged from €2.40 per kilo up to €3.22 per kilo. Heifers averaged from €2.32 per kilo up to €3.16 per kilo. There was a large entry of dry cows ranging from an average of €1.68 per kilo up to €2.19 per kilo averaging. There is a special sale of bullocks this Friday (3rd) at 11 am with heifers and dry cows. “There were good numbers of excellent quality stock on offer at the recent sale of weanlings and suckler cows with prices remaining very strong for all classes. Weanling bulls averaged from €2.47 per kilo up to €3.38 per kilo. Prices for weanling heifers ranged from an average of €2.47 up to €3.33 per kilo. Cows with calves at foot made from €1,140 up to €2,600 with springers making from €900 up to €1,100. There was a good attendance of customers with the majority of stock sold. “The mart will host a special sale of weanlings on Tuesday, May 8th at 5 pm. Bookings accepted until 5 pm today (Thursday). There were larger numbers on offer at this week’s sheep sale. Prices for spring lamb fetched €140 for 52.7kgs. Prices for finished hoggets peaked at €141 for 55.4kgs. There was a steady trade for cast ewes with prices ranging from €66 up to €133. There was a larger entry of ewes with lambs at foot on offer this week however, there was a brisk trade for them with a very high percentage of lots sold. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am”.

Castlerea Mart sample prices Heifers

Chx 770kgs €1345.

Lim X 410kgs €1175, Ch 410kgs €1010, AAX 380kgs €980, Ch 480kgs €1280, Lim 470kgs €1295, Lim 595kgs €1440, Lim 550kgs €1370.

Weanling bulls

Dry cows

Weanling heifers

Lim 950kgs €1750, Sim 960kgs €1720, Ch 860kgs €1680, Sim 700kgs €1350,

Ch 295kgs €965, Ch 275kgs €955, Lim 280kgs €825, Ch 340kgs €1035,

Lim 295kgs €925, Ch 285kgs €845, Sim 290kgs €830, BBX 405kgs €1305, Lim 470kgs €1190, Lim 315kgs €925.

BBX 355kgs €1030, Ch 340kgs €970, Ch 410kgs €1140.

Bullocks Ch 495kgs €1325, Lim 540kgs €1440, Ch 520kgs €1305, AA 490kgs €1190, Ch 595kgs €1420, Lim 610kgs €1470, AA 705kgs €1445, AA 665kgs €1410, Ch 565kgs €1395.

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THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL Best for election exclusives, analysis and comment…the poll-topping People! ELECTION DESK Kilduff presses FF on Custume Barracks Independent candidate Donal Kilduff has called on Fianna Fáil to “strengthen their commitment” to reinstating the 4th Western Brigade at Custume Barracks in Athlone in the event of that party being central to the next Government. Mr. Kilduff acknowledged that Fianna Fáil Defence spokesperson Jack Chambers recently publicly highlighted Fianna Fail’s commitment to restoring the 4th Western Brigade but said he hopes that is a sincere stance and “not just a shallow electioneering stunt”. “I do welcome Deputy Chambers’ statement recently in Lecarrow at a public meeting and I do hope that the statement and the public meeting entitled ‘Valuing our Defence Forces’ are sincere and not just shallow electioneering stunts, because Fianna Fáil are currently in a position to impose political will on the government and it has not done so to date with regard to the 4th Western Brigade. “Current opinion poll figures suggest that Fianna Fáil will play a part in the next government. In light of this, I am calling on Deputy Chambers and Fianna Fáil to publicly strengthen their commitment to the issue by confirming that the reinstatement of the 4th Western Brigade at Custume Barracks will be part of the next Programme for Government. “I am further calling on Fianna Fáil to confirm that servants of the Defence Forces and the state will not be required to provide service for unacceptably low levels of pay and that a review of Defence Forces pay will also form part of the next Programme for Government”.

Fine Gael won’t blink on broadband – Coffey Roscommon Fine Gael candidate Gerry Coffey has said he believes that Taoiseach Leo Varadkar won’t “blink” this month when the Dáil faces a decision about investing €3bn in universal broadband infrastructure for rural Ireland. Speaking after meeting with locals in Lisacul last weekend, Mr. Coffey said: “Dáil Éireann has to make a big call on broadband this month. There are reports that it could cost up to €3bn to build a national broadband network. A number of national politicians and commentators are slamming the government on this issue. These commentators know the price of everything and the value of nothing. “Broadband is essential for our future in rural Ireland. My three children are still in education; with the pace of change in the world, it’s unknown what sort of jobs they’ll have in the future, but it’s certain that the best hope we have of keeping young people in the west of Ireland is to have the connectivity infrastructure that will

enable workers of the future to connect to the worldwide web. “Politicians and candidates for public office who care about rural Ireland must support the National Broadband Plan. I am fully confident in Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and I know that he won’t blink on this issue; he has rural Ireland’s interests at heart. “It may be a hefty sum, but it’s excellent value for money as far as I am concerned. Rural Ireland is getting the broadband infrastructure that we deserve and need. I wish Leo Varadkar well in his efforts to get this over the line”.

Callaghan welcomes Tulsk roadworks Cllr. Liam Callaghan has welcomed the fact that “major roadworks” are taking place in Tulsk village, a project that involves street and footpath upgrades. He says that the works, which will continue for some weeks, will cause inconvenience for people who pass through Tulsk on a daily basis as there is currently a stop-start operation in place. Cllr. Callaghan said while in the short-term there will be delays, the overall project will see the safety and appearance of the village much improved for the benefit of all. Concluding, Cllr. Callaghan said he is delighted to see rural villages such as Tulsk and Frenchpark getting such upgrades.

Fianna Fáil candidate for the Roscommon Municipal District Marty McDermott pictured with his father-in-law John Crehan and his father Billy McDermott when he handed in his nomination papers for the Local Elections this week.

New street lighting welcomed by Fitzmaurice The new street lighting in the ‘New Estate’ at Knockroe, Castlerea should be completed within the next ten days or so, according to Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice. Cllr. Fitzmaurice has welcomed the progress on the project. He said: “I have campaigned for new lighting in this area as the old lighting kept breaking down. The residents have put up with a lot of inconvenience over the last year, including blackouts, etc”. Cllr. Fitzmaurice said that 20 new LED street lights are being installed along with new cabling. “This will ensure state-of-the-art lighting for the area which is what the residents deserve, and I am delighted to have been able to assist on this”.

Fianna Fáil Local Election candidates for Co. Roscommon pictured at Arás an Chontae offices with Directors of Elections, party members and Deputy Eugene Murphy and Senator Terry Leyden on Monday morning when the candidates handed in their nomination papers for the forthcoming local elections.

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THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL Best for election exclusives, analysis and comment…the poll-topping People! ELECTION DESK Glenamaddy sewerage scheme upgrade The commencement of upgrade works to the Glenamaddy Sewerage Scheme have been welcomed by Local Election candidate Declan Geraghty and Michael Fitzmaurice TD. Once complete, Irish Water – working in partnership with Galway County Council – hope that the project will benefit local communities, businesses, and the environment. The €7 million project is set to be completed by 2020 and will include the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant at Mountkelly, a new pumping station on the Creggs Road, the upgrade/rehabilitation of 700m of existing sewers and the construction of 1,700m of new rising main and outfall sewers. Commenting on the developments, Mr. Geraghty said: “It is great to see that works on the new treatment plant and sewerage scheme upgrades are now progressing. This is a project which has been in the pipeline for a number of years. It is also great to see that the works will be completed by a local contractor, Ward & Burke”. Mr. Geraghty and Deputy Fitzmaurice both extended thanks to ex-Irish Water boss Jerry Grant, and to Irish Water staff – particularly Colm Boyd. Deputy Fitzmaurice said: “While it took time to deliver, it is great to see that work is now underway in Glenamaddy. “This project will provide vital services to residents and business owners in the area for years to come, not to mention the environmental benefits”.

Rabbitte’s Roscommon canvass… Pictured is Deputy Anne Rabbitte, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children & Youth Affairs and MEP candidate for the Midlands-North-West, canvassing in Roscommon town last Thursday with Eugene Murphy TD and Senator Terry Leyden. Joining them on the canvass were Councillor Orla Leyden and Marty McDermott, both of whom are contesting the upcoming local elections.

Broadband the biggest issue – Grehan Fine Gael candidate Ger Grehan has said that voters at “almost every second door” are raising concerns about broadband with him on his election canvass. “So far in this election I have canvassed in Taughmaconnell, Moore, Creagh, Four Roads, Dysart and Ballyforan. Broadband is coming up as an issue at almost every second door, it is a huge issue. “There is a lot of debate in the national media about how much national broadband infrastructure will cost. The message from the people of South Roscommon is – invest in this technology now”.

Fallon’s concern over policy on ‘dangerous dogs’ A local county councillor says that dangerous dogs which attack sheep on local farms are no longer being ‘put down’ but are instead being ‘rehomed’. Cllr. Laurence Fallon is calling for a change in that policy as he says that dangerous dogs could self-evidently be a threat to sheep again in the future. Cllr. Fallon (Independent) said that it is now the policy of Roscommon Dog Pound to rehome dangerous dogs, rather than ‘euthanise’ them. “The current policy is that we are not euthanising any dogs in Roscommon Pound. Animals that have attacked humans or livestock are being rehomed in Ireland or England, with a note saying they ‘may have’ carried out an attack”.

Cllr. Fallon said that the ISPCA (Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is in favour of dogs being euthanised in certain circumstances. The councillor said some local farmers have been in touch with him to report attacks on their sheep. He said that it is imperative that dangerous dogs are captured and that the policy of rehoming rather than euthanising must be changed without delay. Cllr. Fallon said that it is often the case that the owner of the offending dog cannot be traced, as the “vast majority” of dogs are not microchipped. The Athlone LEA councillor said that the impact on a farm of an attack on sheep can be very traumatic. “There is the financial loss for the farmer, but there is also the suffering

of the animals, and indeed a psychological impact on the family. There are examples of sheep on farms still

being physically and psychologically damaged many years after an attack”.

Council’s response In a statement issued to the Roscommon People on Wednesday, Roscommon County Council said: “Roscommon County Council’s current policy on the Control of Dogs and Dog Breeding Establishments was adopted at a Plenary Meeting of the Council on 25th April 2016. “Since adoption, there has been no change/review requested to date. Roscommon County Council has a Service Contract in place to manage dog control services within the county which includes the operation of the Roscommon Dog Pound. “The determination of a ‘dangerous dog’ is in legislation left to the District Court under The Control of Dogs Act 1986 as outlined on page 7 of the above mentioned Policy. “While unable to discuss individual cases, there has been no ‘dangerous dog’, as defined in legislation, in the possession of the Roscommon Dog Shelter”.

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THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL Best for election exclusives, analysis and comment…the poll-topping People! Hand hosts meeting on trafﬁc trouble spot

Pictured at the launch of Roscommon Macra na Feirme’s 75th Anniversary celebrations in Hannon’s Hotel on Thursday last were Donal Mee, Lamb Festival chairperson, Diarmuid Murray, Roscommon Macra na Feirme chairperson, Senator Maura Hopkins and Eugene Murphy TD. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

THE FLOATING VOTER PAUL HEALY’S wry take on Election ’19 Gemma’s gripe So, I note that self-styled “investigative journalist” Gemma O’Doherty complained on Twitter that an interview she did with RTE on why she is running in the European elections had been “reduced to one line”. Considering the garbage she has been coming out with in recent months, many people will feel it was a line too far…

Croghan incident More reports of posters of Cllr. Michael Mulligan of Sinn Féin being vandalised. According to our sources, the latest incident came in the Croghan area of North Roscommon on Tuesday night, when posters belonging to Cllr. Mulligan were allegedly removed. Says a source: “A local woman actually confronted the people involved…and received verbal abuse”.

Maria in the wars There was a time when you could probably jokingly infer that you might take aim at another politician – even a so-called colleague – but I guess you can’t be too careful these days… So, predictably, there was much tut-tutting and even some anger (or was it mock outrage?) when Fine Gael European election rookie Maria Walsh made a ham-fisted attempt at humour. Anyone with any interest in these elections (no smart comments please) knows that former Rose of Tralee Maria is having an almighty job trying to keep seasoned campaigner and sitting MEP Mairead McGuinness away from the Mayo side of the vast Midlands-North West constituency! Commenting on the developing ‘turf war’

to the Sunday Independent, Ms. Walsh er… fired…this broadside at her FG ‘colleague’: “As a 31-year-old woman, I have a crown and sash from the Rose of Tralee in one hand and in the other hand my marksmanship is 37 out of 40 shots with a Steyr rifle”. (She was referring to her role in the Defence Forces). Amongst the ‘Unimpressed Brigade’ was Renua Party candidate Michael O’Dowd, who said: “These comments are disgraceful and need to be disowned by the Taoiseach. She is clearly tone deaf to the real use of guns and violence in my home town of Drogheda. There is nothing flippant about bullets being used to settle feuds. “Maria, by her comments, has displayed an appalling lack of judgement. She should apologise to the electorate and probably to her running mate as well”.

Goodbye to all that… Monday’s Council meeting was the last one for retiring councillors Rachel Doherty, Michael Creaton and Paddy Kilduff. All three councillors wished their colleagues well and all three received warm tributes and good wishes. Indeed all three received a lovely presentation from the Council. Good luck to all three – you are free!

May may bring momentum! Every politician we meet has been commenting that the ‘election hasn’t really taken off’ – or words to that effect. We’re absolutely fine with the ‘Groupthink’ that has led to so many candidates not putting up posters…but maybe it’s the absence of posters that has contributed to a remarkable lack of public awareness of the fact that elections are imminent? The good news (for candidates) is that the arrival of May will surely change all that. We can expect debates on radio and television, lots of interaction on social media, and

here at the Roscommon People, the most insightful, creative and entertaining political commentary.

Paddy Kilduff and John Keogh

Paddy and John shake on it! Forget Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un – Paddy Kilduff and John Keogh have also shaken hands and made up! In his closing remarks at his last Council meeting (on Monday), an emotional Cllr. Kilduff referred to his long-running dispute with Cllr. Keogh, a falling out which contributed to the Glanduff man’s decision to leave Fianna Fáil last year. Wishing his former FF colleagues all the best, Cllr. Kilduff said he’d like to shake hands with Cllr. Keogh. There was, he said, a proviso, which was that Cllr. Keogh accepts that he misinterpreted a handshake between the two in Kerry about a year and a half ago. Cllr. Kilduff said that on that occasion Cllr. Keogh privately told him that he was coming out as a gay man (which he subsequently did). Cllr. Kilduff says that when he shook hands with Cllr, Keogh at that time it was to congratulate him, and was “in no way” an apology for anything that went on before. On Monday, Cllr. Keogh generously accepted Cllr. Kilduff’s invitation and the two men ‘met in the middle’ and shook hands in front of their colleagues – to strong applause. Concluding the meeting on that happy note, Cathaoirleach Cllr. Ivan Connaughton quipped: “That (handshake) concludes a lot of things!”

A public meeting was held by Fianna Fáil local election candidate in South Roscommon, Malachy Hand, in relation to the N61 Athlone to Roscommon Road on Thursday night last in Kiltoom Hall. The meeting was addressed by Eugene Murphy TD and by Mr. Hand, with input from Athlone councillor and local resident Aengus O’Rourke and from Cllr. John Keogh. Several people recounted experiences which were backed up by video footage taken of rush-hour traffic conditions in the area. Their plea for action, without delay, in order to avoid fatalities, was palpable. Key concerns included speed levels on the road, disregard for speed limits and for continuous white line markings, difficulties entering and exiting their properties, the dangers of trying to exit filling stations, etc. Lack of maintenance of road surfaces, inattention to overgrown hedges and shrubbery, lack of drainage at the entrance to Curraghmore from the Athlone Road and inappropriate placement of lighting were just a few of the topics touched on. Deputy Murphy recounted his efforts and those of Fianna Fáil representatives in South Roscommon to highlight those problems and complimented the efforts of Senior Engineers in Roscommon County Council, in their endeavours with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), charged with the maintenance of our roads. Illegal dumping is another key area of concern which was highlighted by Malachy Hand. He said that a call has now been issued to TII (Transport Infrastructure Ireland) to take immediate action to address residents’ concerns. A call was also issued for a greater Garda presence in the area.

‘Send message to Government and Brussels’ Sinn Féin Midlands North West MEP Matt Carthy says strong support for his party in the European elections will send a powerful message to the Government and Brussels that change must happen and also that ordinary families and working people cannot not be ignored. Mr. Carthy was speaking as he officially launched his re-election campaign in Dundalk. He was joined by Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou MacDonald TD, former party leader Gerry Adams TD and party Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD. Matt Carthy MEP said: “The Irish people need MEPs who will fight for Ireland, who will take on the EU bureaucrats, who will take on the powerful corporations and the insiders who have far too much influence over political decisions at EU level. “Neither Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil will do this. They never have. Independents, no matter how colourful or entertaining, present no threat to these powerful interests. So they won’t do it either. “Only Sinn Féin can and will bring the fight for a fairer Ireland and a fairer Europe to those in positions of power. “Strong support for Sinn Féin in the European elections will send a powerful message to the Government and to Brussels that change must happen and that ordinary, working people cannot not be ignored any more”.

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Gleeson’s shortlisted for Business award Gleeson’s Restaurant & Rooms of The Square, Roscommon has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2019 Energia Family Business Awards. The judges were “blown away” by the standard of entries this year for the inaugural awards. After a long day of judging all of the entries, the finalists have now been selected and the well-known Roscommon business is one of those chosen. The Energia Family Business Awards is the first of its kind in Ireland, and celebrates successful generations of families who work together. The Energia Family Business Awards take place on the 24th May 2019 in the Round Room of the Mansion House, Dublin. Over 200 entries were received, a remarkable response from family businesses both old and new across Ireland. Husband and wife team Eamonn and Mary Gleeson have always had an entrepreneurial mind and vision. After giving up their day jobs as teachers to run a B&B and coffee shop in Roscommon town,

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they established Gleeson’s Café & Townhouse in July 1991. Over 28 years, Eamonn and Mary have lovingly restored and made huge changes to their 19th century home, now a renowned family business overlooking the bustling Market Square in the picturesque heart of Roscommon Town. They set about

establishing the first stand-alone coffee shop in the town and on the 23rd of July 1991 Gleeson’s opened its doors. With just five guest bedrooms and a coffee shop, Eamonn and Mary moved in with their three young children, Eamonn, Fergal and Cait. Superbly located and with an immediate emphasis on home cooking and local suppliers, Gleeson’s was a

success from the start and expansion was inevitable. 1997 marked a major new phase, with the restaurant and a further 14 rooms being added on. By 1998, Gleeson’s Townhouse had 19 bedrooms, a restaurant and a function room. Now it truly is a wonderful one-stop shop, providing breakfasts, lunches and an a la carte menu up

to 9 pm at night. The function room can cater for weddings, parties, meetings, etc. It has become a social focal point for the community, a meeting place and tourist gem. The next generation is now taking the reins. Cáit, who has worked in the business from an early age, has taken over as Managing Director.

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Here at the Roscommon People, we’ve picked out six of our favourite highlights from this year’s Roscommon Lamb Festival.

Hugh Smyth from Ballintubber pictured at last year’s Roscommon Lamb Festival.

1. Inter-Club Shearing Always a crowd-pleaser at the annual lamb festival, the Roscommon GAA Inter-Club Sheep Shearing Competition is almost as competitive as the club championships! St. Brigid’s are the reigning shearing champions – but who’s going to knock them off their perch?

2. A Taste of Roscommon Regular visitors to Roscommon town will know that a thriving farmer’s market meets in The Square each Friday. This Friday why not head along to the Lamb Festival Marquee from 10 am and sample some local produce for yourself?

3. Roscommon Lamb BBQ An annual favourite. Brazilian BBQ. Roscommon Lamb. Saturday at 9 pm in the Lamb Festival Marquee. Enough said!

4. Crafting in the Marquee The Local Enterprise Craft Marquee will run from 10 am to 6 pm on Friday and is reserved for crafters from across the county who are in the business of producing high quality work.

5. ‘The Spirit of Trees’ Learn more about the trees and woodlands of Co. Roscommon with this seminar in Roscommon County Library followed by a field trip to beautiful St. John’s Wood. Today from 10.30 am. For more, contact 087-2808225.

6. The Aleen Cust story Learn about Ireland’s first female veterinarian and Athleague native, Aleen Cust, in the Roscommon Drama Group’s production of ‘A Lone Furrow’ which runs at the Roscommon Arts Centre on Thursday, Friday and Saturday this weekend. Booking online at www.roscommonartscentre.ie or 090-6625824.

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See ‘ewe’ at the Roscommon Lamb Festival! The 2019 Roscommon Lamb Festival was launched at Roscommon Mart yesterday (Wednesday) and will run right through the Bank Holiday Weekend (until Monday, May 6th) with events for the whole family to enjoy. Today’s events begin with a lecture by Prof. John Feehan entitled ‘The Spirit of Trees’ at 10.30 am in Roscommon Library. This lecture explores the many facets of the role trees and woods play in our lives and will be followed by lunch and a visit to St. John’s Wood. Cost is €30, contact Gerry Browne on 087-2808225 for more information. At 11 am, there will be a guided tour of Donamon Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in Ireland.

Later on at 2 pm Curley’s farm at Carntleva, Four Roads will play host to a farm walk in association with Teagasc. At 7 pm, Arás an Chontae will host a wool seminar, while at 8 pm this evening, why not head along to ‘A Lone Furrow’ at the Roscommon Arts Centre. This full-length play details the story of Aleen Cust, Ireland’s first female veterinary surgeon. Thursday draws to a close in Murray’s Pub, Knockcroghery with the South Roscommon Singers Circle. Friday’s highlights include ‘A day with the Feral Spinner’, Debbie Zawinksi at the Sunflower Garden on Antogher Road from 10 am to 4 pm. The Farmer’s Market and hand

craft stalls will be in place from 10 am to 6 pm in the Lamb Festival Marquee in The Square and the Roscommon Chartrettes 21st Anniversary celebration will take place at 5 pm with the naming of the new walkway off The Square. The night will draw to a close with the Ros Youth Talent Show Final in the Lamb Festival Marquee from 8 pm. The festival continues on Saturday with the Kilteevan Tidy Towns Cloonlarge Loop Walk from Kilteevan Community Centre at 10.30 am followed by the River Jiggy Mini Orchard launch at 2 pm. You can take a historical tour of Roscommon Town from 3 pm and enjoy Brazilian style spring lamb at the Roscommon

A celebration of Roscommon trees The trees of County Roscommon will be celebrated at an event on Thursday, 2nd of May as part of Roscommon Lamb Festival. The day will begin with a seminar titled

‘The Spirit of Trees’ in Roscommon County Library at 10.30 am. A lecture by Professor John Feehan will be followed by a question and answer session. Lunch takes place at 12 pm and after

lunch there will be a field trip to St. John’s Wood, Lecarrow. Numbers are limited, so booking is essential. The event costs €30 including lunch. For further information call 087-2808225.

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Lamb Festival BBQ in the festival marquee at 9 pm. International Sheepdog Trials kick off Sunday at Walsh’s Field at 9 am while there are golf competitions at Roscommon Golf Club from 10 am. With Roscommon GAA InterClub Sheep Shearing and Family Fun Day taking place at Loughnaneane Park, Sunday promises to a day of great entertainment for young and old. The 2019 Roscommon Lamb Festival will draw to a close on Monday (6th) with the Carer’s Mini Marathon at 12 pm from Hannon’s Hotel. The healthy way to end another eventful May Bank Holiday weekend in Roscommon Town!

Pictured at the opening of the Roscommon Lamb Festival at Roscommon Mart yesterday (Wednesday) were Karen and Luke Whyte. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

A knowledge transfer event will take place in Four Roads today (Thursday, May 2nd) as part of Roscommon Lamb Festival. The sheep farm walk will take place on the farm of John Curley at Carntleva, Four Roads and is organised in association with Teagasc. Representatives of Kepak Athleague and Coffey’s of Lecarrow will speak on the subjects of sheep meat and wool. The event will be signposted from Four Roads. For further information call 086-3276061.

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Entertainment right across the weekend! Music will be a major feature of this year’s Roscommon Lamb Festival, from celebrating the talent of local young people to enjoying folk and traditional music. The Ros Youth Talent Show final will take place in the Lamb Festival Marquee this Friday (3rd). The event is being held in association with RosFM. For

further information, call 087-6446019. Before that, South Roscommon Singers Circle will host an event in Murray’s pub in Knockcroghery tonight (Thursday, May 2nd). The same venue will also host a Ukephoric music session the following night. The Glenside Ceili Band will provide the music for

a Ceili at the Quad Centre in Roscommon. For further information about this event, call 086-8893897. Dusty Bloom will provide the music at the annual Roscommon Lamb Brazilian style Barbecue in the Square on Saturday evening (4th). Tickets for this event are €15 and it’s BYOB. The event usually sells out so early purchas-

ing of tickets is advised. There will also be a range of music throughout the town during the Lamb Festival. There is an Open Mic session in JJ Harlow’s this Friday night (3rd). Lady Betty is the music act in Harlow’s on Saturday (4th) and Castle Street is the musical entertainment on Sunday (5th). DJ Seamus Duke will

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Seminar boasts a ‘wooly’ good line-up! The various uses of wool and opportunities to add value to wool produced in County Roscommon will be explored at a Wool Seminar today (Thursday, May 2nd) as part of this year’s Roscommon Lamb Festival. Darren Carty of the Irish Farmers Journal will chair the discussion. Speakers at the event will

include wool blogger and sheep farmer from Kilkenny, Suzanne Crampton, sheep farmer and ICSA Sheep Committee Chairman, John Brooks from Taughmaconnell, Kevin Dooley, a wool merchant from Roscrea, and Saoirse McHugh, a Green Party candidate in the European elections in this area. She is an

environmental activist from Achill. A special guest at this seminar will be Sandra Coote, the owner of a flock of Roscommon Sheep. In recent decades it was believed that the Roscommon Sheep breed had died out, but organisers of Roscommon Lamb Festival recently discov-

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Get working now on upcycling your pallets for the forthcoming Roscommon Lamb Festival. There is an excellent prize fund of €500 on offer, sponsored by Murray Timber Products in Ballygar. Put your tools to work this week as judging will take place at 3 pm this Saturday (4th). Entries can be dropped off in the Market Square by 11 am on Saturday morning. The prizes will be presented by a representative of Connacht Rugby.

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A special farmers’ market will be held this Friday (3rd) in the Market Square in Roscommon as part of Roscommon Lamb Festival. The special market will feature hand craft demonstrations and exhibitions including wool spinner Bridget Banham and members of Castle Quilters who will have an exhibition and sale of hand quilted products. County Roscommon ICA guild will hold a demonstration of knitting, crochet, millinery, decoupage and boxty making. There will also be workshops for children.

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A walkway from the Market Square in Roscommon town to the new car park off the Market Square will be officially named ‘Allee De Chartrettes’ as part of the celebrations to mark the 21st anniversary of the twinning of Roscommon Town with Chartrettes in France. The French Ambassador, H.E. Stephane Crouzat will be in attendance.

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Macra na Feirme will host a major get-together of members past and present as they celebrate their 75th anniversary during this year’s Roscommon Lamb Festival. ‘The Big Hello’ event takes place in the Lamb Festival Marquee in the Square in Roscommon on Sunday night (5th). It promises to be a night of fun and reminiscence for Macra members past and present.

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‘Shear’ pride in club jersey! Intense inter-club rivalry of a different kind will be on display in Loughnaneane Park this Sunday as members of local GAA clubs vie for the county sheep shearing title.

Last year, St. Brigid’s won the inaugural event, earning a prize fund of €1,000 for the club. The club was represented on the day by Liam and Sean Dolan. Runners-up at last year’s event, St.

Aidan’s, will be hoping to go one better this year and beat their south Roscommon rivals. Last year the St. Aidan’s team of John Kennedy and Micheál Keane won second for their local club, and third place

last year went to Tremane. Pride in the club jersey will be evident at Sunday’s competition which gets underway at 1 pm and there will also be a number of spot prizes up for grabs on the day.

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fun for all the family! The annual Family Fun Day as part of Roscommon Lamb Festival takes place this Sunday (5th). The event promises fun for all the family, including displays of rare sheep and alpacas, as well as traditional crafts such as rope crafts, blacksmith, and chainsaw wood carving. The craft tent is always a popular venue and a great place to meet and greet friends old and new. There will also be a sheepdog herding ducks and geese

and tours of Roscommon Castle with local heritage guides. The FAI soccer skills workshop makes a welcome return this year and will prove a big hit with boys and girls of all ages. The climbing wall will also feature at this year’s event and there will be Brazilian martial arts and capoeira in Roscommon Castle during the day. Little ones can look forward to the Pet Lamb, Bo Peep and Boy Blue com-

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Little ones can look forward to the Pet Lamb, Bo Peep and Boy Blue competitions. There will also be face-painting in the Big Blue Bus

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come refreshments at the event and visitors are also welcome to bring their own picnics. The Táin Walk will be explained to visitors by members of Roscommon

Tidy Towns committee. There will also be a biodiversity display with local Inland Fisheries team. Admission to the Family Fun Day is €5 or €10 for a family.

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ICA ready for Lamb Festival! Roscommon Federation ICA will have a stand at this year’s Roscommon Lamb Festival. Members will showcase the Irish Countrywomen’s Association, which was founded in 1910 by a group of visionary women in Co. Wexford. The women’s aim at that time was to enrich the lives of its members, encouraging fun, friendship, learning and participation in our lo-

cal communities. That vision has been maintained by current members, of course, and visitors to the ICA stand during this year’s Roscommon Lamb Festival will be able to see what the association is all about and what it can offer them in 2019. Guilds from all over the county are coming together this weekend in order to offer a very interesting and varied

programme of activities. You might like to sample boxty from Drumboylan or Kiltoom, gingerbread men from Frenchpark or a variety of home baking from all over the county. You can also pick up free recipes for these tasty treats. Why not try your hand at crochet while the younger ones have a go at knitting? We will also

have demonstrations of decoupage, millinery/ fascinators, upholstery and a wonderful display of beautiful, fine needlecraft. Come along to the ICA stand this weekend to hear all about the association’s activities throughout the county. New members are always most welcome. Check out the Roscommon Federation ICA Guild on Facebook.

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A full-length play telling the story of Aleen Cust, Ireland’s first female veterinary surgeon, will feature as part of this year’s Roscommon Lamb Festival. The dramatised account of her life and times will also feature her fight for recognition by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. The play was written by Tommy Murray and produced by Tom Costello and Brigeen Fitzmaurice with Roscommon Drama Group. Early booking is advisable for this event. For further information call Roscommon Arts Centre on 090-6625824.

‘Darn that Sock’ in festival marquee The wonderful resource of wool will be explored and celebrated in the Lamb Festival Marquee throughout the weekend. Visitors to the marquee can learn to spin with Debbie Zawinski, while Bridget Banham will be

teaching and demonstrating stick spinning. Darning socks is a skill that has been largely lost but you can bring your holey socks along and learn the thrifty task of darning at the craft marquee! Members of Roscom-

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woodland crafts will be demonstrated by Joe Gowran and Niall Millar. Joe will also demonstrate hurdle weaving and coppice craft, while Niall will also demonstrate pole lathe turning and making wooden toys and games.

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Lamb Festival in brief… Get to know your county town! Get to know more about Roscommon town with a number of events taking place during Roscommon Lamb Festival. The River Jiggy Mini Orchard and Biodiversity Project will be explored with Roscommon Tidy Towns members at 2 pm this Saturday (4th) and one hour later, Gerry Shannon will bring people on an historical tour of the town, a wonderful way to get to know and appreciate various aspects of the town’s history. The tour will begin from the County Museum in the Market Square.

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A day with ‘The Feral Spinner’ Debbie Zawinski AKA ‘The Feral Spinner’ returns to Roscommon this Bank Holiday weekend and will host a daylong event at the Sunflower Farm at Antogher Road, Roscommon on Friday (3rd). Debbie proved a big hit with visitors to Roscommon Lamb Festival last year and is back by popular demand. An expert on

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION There are two places in Scripture where the curious detail of a “charcoal fire” is mentioned. One is in today’s Gospel, where the Apostles return from fishing to find bread and fish warming on the fire. The other is in the scene in the High Priest’s courtyard on Holy Thursday, where Peter and some guards and slaves warm themselves while Jesus is being interrogated inside (see John 18:18). At the first fire, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times, as Jesus had predicted (see John 13:38; 18:15– 18, 25–27). Today’s charcoal fire becomes the scene of Peter’s repentance, as three times Jesus asks him to make a profession of love. Jesus’ thrice repeated command, “feed My sheep,” shows that Peter is being appointed as the shepherd of the Lord’s entire flock, the head of His Church (see also Luke 22:32). Jesus’ question, “Do you love me more than these?” is a pointed reminder of Peter’s pledge to lay down his life for Jesus, even if the other Apostles might weaken (see John 13:37; Matthew 26:33; Luke 22:33). Jesus then explains just what Peter’s love and leadership will require, foretelling Peter’s death by crucifixion (“you will stretch out your hands”). Before His own death, Jesus had warned the Apostles that they would be hated as He was hated, that they would suffer as He suffered (see Matthew 10:16– 19, 22; John 15:18–20; 16:2). We see the beginnings of that persecution in today’s First Reading. Flogged as Jesus was, the Apostles nonetheless leave “rejoicing that they have been found worthy to suffer”. Their joy is based on their faith that God will change their “mourning into dancing,” as we sing in today’s Psalm. By their sufferings, they know, they will be counted worthy to stand in heaven before “the Lamb that was slain,” a scene glimpsed in today’s Second Reading (see also Revelation 6:9–11). – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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Question:What’s good for kids? Answer: Sport ranks highly! For a change I have my little tablet (the one I write on, that is) out on Saturday morning, and I am thinking about the hugely successful table quiz that my near-neighbour, Mary Keane, organised last night (Friday, as I write) in Mikeen’s. I am also thinking about the important part sport plays in the lives of our young children. In case you didn’t know it already, the quiz was to raise funds for the St. Ciaran’s local boys and girls GAA club, who are hosting a visiting team from Waterford (in Feile, I think) later on this year. The turnout was just amazing. I don’t deny that, with Storm Hannah due to pay us a visit (even though it was meant to be a fleeting, and not too powerful one), I headed off to take up my

duties as quizmaster thinking that there would not be very many people there – and was confident of a quiet night. Nothing could be further from the truth, and the local support from both the Creggs and Fuerty areas was fantastic, and a credit to Mary and her team of volunteers, but especially to the parents of the children who came out in such numbers. And it all made me think of the huge number of unpaid local volunteers who give up so much of their time, especially at weekends, to coach, train and look after children – all over the country in a variety of sports – and of the role they play in framing the way the children turn out later in life. And even though not everyone will stay on the straight

and narrow, there can be no doubt that the discipline and respect for authority they learn on the sports fields from an early age will stand to them in the future, and help them to lead a more settled and fulfilling life. Parents will sometimes complain that they become unpaid taxi drivers for years, as they bring their offspring here, there and everywhere, but it’s all worth it when they see the enjoyment the children get from whatever activity they are partaking in. Thank God, nowadays the competitive element is being taken out of really young kids’ games. However unlike the kids’ games, the table quiz was extremely competitive, with the lead, as in the English Premier League, changing

And finally…

THE BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club President’s Prize Winners (Aileen Rafferty) – 1st: L. Brennan & M. Brennan; 2nd: M. McDermott & G. Neilan, Gross: J. Adamson & V. McManus, 3rd: P. & V. Finneran. Session 1: S. & P. Cooney Session 2: T. Murphy & T. Smyth. End of Season: North/South – 1st: L. Brennan & V. Brennan, 2nd: E. Kelly & M. Dermody, Gross: A. Rafferty & V. McManus. East/West – 1st: C. Plunkett & J. O’Shea, 2nd: M. & T. O’Keeffe, Gross: L. Shine & J. Adamson. Happy ‘71 Bridge Club End of Season – 1st: K. Dowd & C. McGrath, 2nd: M. & V. Brennan, Gross: T. Murphy & J. Halliday. St. Coman’s Bridge Club North/South – 1st: P. Neilan & M. J. Riordan, 2nd: K. Hanley & J. Walsh, Gross M. Coyle & M. Dermody. East/West – 1st: K. Dowd & C. Ansboro, 2nd: E. Curley & C. McGrath, Gross: G. Kenny & M. Fallon. Ballymurray Bridge Club End of Season: Section A North/South – 1st: K. Corcoran & A. Shine, 2nd: F. Kelly Henry & M. Clarke, Gross: P. Whyte & M. Byrne, 3rd: S. Hickey & M. Hanley. East/West – 1st: J. Hunt & A. Gaffney, 2nd: M. Naughton & K. Gately, Gross: J. Devaney & G. Spillane, 3rd: M. Lennon & E. Moran. Section B North/ South – 1st: A. Kilduff & B. Jordan, 2nd: P. Kelly & P. Callaghan, Gross: G. Neilan & E. Mulry, 3rd: M. Dolan & A. Carney. East/West – 1st: M. McDermott & S. Gregory, 2nd: V. & P. Finneran, Gross: R. McGarry & M. Raftery, 3rd: C. Browne & J. Adamson. Kilbride Bridge Club President’s Prize Winners (Mary Kelly) – 1st: S. Macken & A. Moloney, 2nd: J. Hunt & A. Gaffney, 3rd: M. Farrell & E. Dowling. End of Season – 1st: J. Hunt & A. Gaffney, 2nd: M. Farrell & E. Dowling, 3rd: A. Moloney & S. Macken.

hands several times. When the final results came in, the team led by John Hanley were declared the winners, and for the moment, they are the table quiz champions of Creggs. Let them be aware that those crowns usually don’t last long as they will be there to be taken down when the next table quiz comes around. The questions on the night were presented by our own Bert Curley, who put together an excellent mix of sporting, political, geographical and topical questions, which were very well received by all the teams – even the ones which didn’t feature near the top of the leader board. All told, it was a special night and I’m sure a good few bob was raised for the very good cause.

Gangland violence must be faced down One of the disturbing happenings of recent days is the gangland violence that is going on in Drogheda, where, apparently, a war over the lucrative drug trade is causing enormous stress, worry and fear to the people of the Co. Louth town. Now it may be because I have a family member working up there that I am concerned – although thankfully she doesn’t live there – but nonetheless, when shootings, petrol bombings, stabbings, and assaults of every kind are now commonplace, it’s no wonder everyone in the town is petrified. I know it’s said to be confined to a few

specific areas, but footage of an attempted murder by a gunman showed a total disregard for the safety of passers-by. Funny enough, all those elements were present in the North of Ireland back in the time of The Troubles, so for everyone’s sake let’s hope the Gardai get on top of the situation and restore law and order to the Drogheda estates and streets. Drugs and drugs’ proceeds have caused so much trouble and hardship all over the country, with the ‘big players’ having no regard whatsoever for human life, so please God this one will be nipped in the bud before it escalates into all-out murder and mayhem.

Finally for this week, out here in Creggs thoughts are turning to Saturday week, May 11th, because on that day we have not one, but two big sporting events taking place in our little village. Firstly at 2.30 pm the Connacht Junior rugby team, with a number of our own local players on the panel, take on Munster on the new fabulous 4G pitch, and later on that evening at 7 pm the big local football game between the Valley and the Mountain throws in at 7 pm. This year the match is in memory of the late Paul Devaney, a man who gave a lot to the Creggs footballers in his playing days. All the proceeds will go to the Danny Browne Fund, and I will give you all the details next week. One thing for sure is that you may have the Manchester, Liverpool, Madrid and Glasgow derbies amongst others – the results of which can affect supporters for months – but this Creggs derby is no different, and may even be the biggest derby in world sport today (maybe not) as whoever wins will have the bragging rights in the area for quite some time, and it’s possible the losers could sink into a depression from which they might never recover! Some people have even taken to the drink after a local derby defeat, although others have taken the even bigger step of giving it up, (not too many) so a lot is riding on this massive local fixture. It’s all happening on Saturday, May 11th and next week I will fill you in on all the proceedings.

Till next week, Bye for now!

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Today’s leaders aren’t a patch on McGuinness and Paisley Daniel Gilmartin, St. Michael’s Special School, Castlerea, was awarded third place for his photography entry in Mental Health Ireland’s recent Art & Photography Competition.

Local student’s in the picture! Daniel Gilmartin, a student at St. Michael’s Special School in Castlerea, finished in third place with his photography entry in the recent Mental Health Ireland Art and Photography competition. The theme of the competition was ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’ which are: Be Active; Connect; Take Notice; Keep Learning; and Connect. Martin Rogan, CEO, Mental Health Ireland, said: “The growing number of entries to this year’s art and photography competition is a reflection of the growing awareness of mental health and wellbeing from the young people of Ireland. The calibre of work this year, as always, was very high”. The exhibition and award ceremony took place on March 29th at Dublin’s iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral with students and their families travelling from all over the country to celebrate. Mental Health Ireland had the support of esteemed artist Lisa Butterly in selecting the winning entries for art and support from Rosaleen Heavin for photography. Mental Health Ireland is now calling out to students, teachers and parents to get in touch about next year’s competition, which is open for entries this September. For queries and information on the 2020 Art and Photography competition, contact info@mentalhealthireland.ie.

To see the coffin of a young woman who has died at the hands of terrorists lying in a church, is, for me, a cold and chilling reminder of the horrors of our past. By now, all right-thinking people will have welcomed Fr. Martin Magill’s stirring speech where he asked the congregation attending the funeral mass of journalist, Lyra McKee, “Why in God’s name does it take the death of a 29-year-old woman with her whole life in front of her to get us to this point?” as he acknowledged politicians from both sides of the divide for finally standing together, side by side. By now, readers will know that Lyra was a beautiful and talented young woman who was callously gunned down by the so-called New IRA as she observed rioting in Derry’s Creggan estate on April 18th. And, as Fr. Magill’s words sparked a spontaneous round of applause and standing ovation from mourners, we witnessed Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill as well as the

The late Martin McGuinness and Ian Paisley ... “even though many may not have agreed with this duo’s personal style of politics, it’s fair to say they got the job done.”

DUP’s Arlene Foster looking distinctly uncomfortable, with the trio’s body language appearing to be downright awkward as they glanced sideways at each other to see who else was standing to applaud, with Arlene Foster not even attempting to bring her palms together, rather her response being to feebly tap one hand off the other in what can only be described as an apathetic effort at acknowledgement. However, even though it’s horrendously tragic that it took the murder of a much-loved young woman, it appears Lyra’s death has kick-started a process as, during a joint press conference with British Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley, Tánaiste Simon Coveney

has pledged “to make sure that no other ceasefire babies are murdered,” with fresh talks involving both governments, including the main parties in the North, set to begin on 7th May. I don’t know about you folks, but I’m praying to anyone who’ll listen that the peace we’ve all enjoyed and deserved on this island will be re-established, along with the restoration of powersharing, before the onset of the annual scourge we call ‘the marching season’ takes hold. Moreover, I’m also praying that those who’re involved in these talks will stop malingering and show some of the leadership displayed by the late Martin McGuinness and Ian Paisley. Even though many may

Give our frontline Gardaí 24-hour armed support Leanne and Amelia Vaughan from Rooskey pictured on stage during TG4’s ‘Réalta agus Gaolta’.

Rooskey sisters’ got talent! Talented Rooskey sisters and Sean Nós dancers, Leanne and Amelia Vaughan, recently featured on the TG4 hit entertainment series ‘Réalta agus Gaolta’. Hosted by Síle Seoige, the series sees over 70 acts battle it out to impress judges Irial Ó Ceallaigh, musician and TV personality, Sinéad Ní Uallacháin, broadcaster with Raidió na Gaeltachta and Jim Lockhart, member of the Irish rock band Horslips.

As a new report from the Policing Authority has revealed that ‘only half of Garda reform targets have been met,’ my reaction is this…if I were only performing at a rate of fifty per cent in my job, I’d be sacked! Look, I’m a huge supporter of our brave police force, especially the local rank and file Gardaí, whom, with the rise of gang violence, are extremely under-resourced and yet still manage to work very hard for our communities, and I’d imagine since these findings have been made public, morale must surely have hit rock bottom, specifically among those who’re now requesting 24-hour armed support units in all divisions across the country; and rightly so. Give it to them, Minister Flanagan.

They deserve it. Remember, these are the Gardaí who’re on the frontline. These are the Gardaí who know where the pressure points are. These are the Gardaí who’re being placed in perilous positions. So, as a taxpaying Irish citizen, and as an interfering aul wan, I’m requesting Garda Commissioner Drew Harris do two things. One, manage your budget a bit better, and two, look at your reform targets again and ask yourself the following…Were the initiatives realistic? Were they even achievable? If so, were they properly implemented? Or, was the entire exercise a shed-load of, getit-out-there-and-make-us-look-good PR spin?

not have agreed with this duo’s personal style of politics, it’s fair to say they got the job done. From where I’m sitting, the party leaders today haven’t got a patch on these two one-time sworn enemies, who finally realised that, in order to bed down the peace process, they’d each need to take major career risks. For me, (apart from Michael Collins), heroes don’t come much bigger than McGuinness and Paisley, whose unexpected friendship earned them the title ‘The chuckle brothers,’ and I worry if today’s lot have the will, the wisdom and the liathróidí to walk in their shoes. Why? Because, in the minds of the DUP and Sinn Féin leaderships, I’d imagine their reputations are of paramount impor-

tance. (But I could be wrong). Thank God, the one-time IRA commander/unrepentant republican, and his best buddy, the unionist preacher-man who swore he’d “never, never, never” sit down with republicans, were change-makers who placed peace first. It’s no secret that the most influential and powerful politicians on both sides have outwardly indicated their intentions and their eagerness to restore power-sharing, but their spin doctors should make them realise they need to go into these talks knowing that someone will have to compromise; and, while it may appear to them that compromise means losing, it doesn’t. For us, the people they represent, compromise means winning, because those who can find it in their thick skulls to strike a middle ground, who cooperate and who concede, even just a smidgen, are not just heroes, they’re clear winners! All it requires is a bit of give and take, and we’ve got mission accomplished!

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I’ve no problem with mini diners having an occasional little episode in restaurants. It happens. However, even if their appalling editing skills annoy me, I agree with the Mediterranean restaurant in Llandudno, North Wales whose dining room ‘rules’ for parents state that “If a child cannot be stopped from disturbing other dinners (sic) we will unfortunately have to ask you to leave the restaurant”. Look, whether it’s a child throwing a hissy fit or an adult acting like a feral hooligan, I believe all establishments should be able to politely ask noisy, rowdy, troublesome patrons to leave their premises; after all, a restaurant/hotel is not an adventure playground! Now I’ve never come across a badly-behaved child in any Roscommon establishment I’ve visited, (it’s the truth, they’re all little angels), but I’ve got a major issue with those parents who have a blind spot when it comes to their offspring and whom, instead of making sure the little rugrats sit nicely at the table and not run around causing not only a nuisance but possibly a serious accident, choose instead to ignore them in favour of texting and taking selfies!

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Towns say a ‘Big Hello!’ this weekend! Great music in PJ’s of Castlecoote Castlecoote Tidy Towns are celebrating ‘The Big Hello’ over the Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday May 4th, Sunday 5th and Monday 6th) sponsored by Roscommon County Council. Celtic Cru will kick the weekend off in PJ’s this Saturday with music, song and fun. There will be a raffle in aid of Castlecoote Tidy Towns with first prize a freezer-ready lamb sponsored by Cllr. Ivan and Martin Connaughton to coincide with the Roscommon Lamb Festival. There will be other fantastic prizes on the night too so come along and say ‘Hello’

and enjoy the atmosphere on the night. On Sunday evening, in PJ’s, you will be entertained by a ukulele group ‘Ukephoric’ from Knockcroghery, starting at 8 pm. Then on Bank Holiday Monday, meeting at the top of Emlagh Road at 11 am, there will be a walk/cycle, which will be a nature walk arriving at the bog if you feel energetic enough. All are welcome, both young and old, and there will be refreshments afterwards at Castlecoote Stores. So come along and enjoy the ‘Big Hello’ in Castlecoote this weekend.

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Launch of Roscommon Macra na Feirme’s 75th Anniversary Pictured at the launch of Roscommon Macra na Feirme’s 75th Anniversary celebrations in Hannon’s Hotel on Thursday last were (front row, l-r): Sharon Corcoran, Margaret Kelly, Debbie Donnelly and Senator Maura Hopkins. Back row (l-r): Adrian Callery, Ciaran O’Donnell, Padraig Beattie, Eugene Murphy TD, Diarmuid Murray (Roscommon Macra na Feirme chairperson), Sean Finan, Donal Mee (Roscommon Lamb Festival chairperson), Mattie Kelly and Niall Egan.

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Pictured at the launch of Roscommon Macra na Feirme’s 75th Anniversary celebrations in Hannon’s Hotel on Thursday last were Joey Finneran, Sean Finan and Mattie Kelly.

Pictured at the launch of Roscommon Macra na Feirme’s 75th Anniversary celebrations in Hannon’s Hotel on Thursday last were Debbie Donnelly, Donal Mee (Lamb Festival chairperson) and Sharon Corcoran.

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Pictured at the launch of Roscommon Macra na Feirme’s 75th Anniversary celebrations in Hannon’s Hotel on Thursday last were Sean Finan, Diarmuid Murray and Cllr. Laurence Fallon.

Pictured at the launch of Roscommon Macra na Feirme’s 75th Anniversary celebrations in Hannon’s Hotel on Thursday last were Ciaran O’Donnell, Debbie Donnelly, Sharon Corcoran and Adrian Callery. Pic:s Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Niamh O’Donnell and Rebecca Maxwell pictured celebrating their 21st birthdays at The Brusna Inn last weekend.

Lisa Flanagan, Maeveen Green and Emily Maxwell celebrating Niamh O’Donnell’s and Rebecca Maxwell’s 21st birthdays in The Brusna Inn last weekend.

Bernie Adams and Loretta Duffy celebrating Niamh O’Donnell’s and Rebecca Maxwell 21st birthdays in The Brusna Inn last weekend.

Faces & Places The Brusna Inn Lisa Moriarty, Niamh O’Donnell and Kayleigh Scanlon celebrating Niamh O’Donnell and Rebecca Maxwell’s 21st birthdays in The Brusna Inn last weekend.

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Emma Gallagher, Chloe Dwyer and Caoimhe Jordan celebrating Niamh O’Donnell and Rebecca Maxwell’s 21st birthdays in The Brusna Inn last weekend.

(Above) Eddie Flanagan, Hubert Maxwell, Ronnie Maxwell, Deirdre Flanagan and PJ Flynn celebrating Niamh O’Donnell and Rebecca Maxwell’s 21st birthdays. (Right) Chloe Dwyer and Caoimhe Jordan celebrating Niamh O’Donnell and Rebecca Maxwell’s 21st birthdays.

Jane Maxwell, Katie Flaherty, Kayleigh Scanlon and Katie Monaghan celebrating Niamh O’Donnell and Rebecca Maxwell’s 21st birthdays in The Brusna Inn last weekend.

Annette Morris, Dolores Flynn, Imelda Horan, Eileen Horan and Bernie Adams celebrating Niamh O’Donnell and Rebecca Maxwell’s 21st birthdays in The Brusna Inn last weekend.

Shane Maxwell, Kathleen Horan and Tommy Horan celebrating Niamh O’Donnell and Rebecca Maxwell’s 21st birthdays in The Brusna Inn last weekend.

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Pictured in JJ Harlow’s last Sunday evening were John and Bernie Jordan.

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s last Sunday evening were Ally and Darrell Doward.

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s last Sunday evening were Alannah and Catherine Somers.

Faces & Places JJ Harlow’s Pics: Michelle Hughes Walsh Pictured in JJ Harlow’s last Sunday evening were Elizabeth Murray, Batty O’Brien and Maudie Kenny.

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s last Sunday evening were Anna Flanagan, Catia Da Nova, Mary Dwyer and Cathryn Hannon.

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s last Sunday evening were Ciara Hanley, Marie Carty, Sheila Crehan and Michelle Carty.

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s last Sunday evening were Marie Ralphs and Alan Macgregor.

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s last Sunday evening were Jamie Featherstone and Laura Christopher.

Pictured at JJ Harlow’s last Sunday evening were Tom Beirne, Jim Feeley and Mickey Byrne.

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Pictured at Castlerea Community College’s 25th Anniversary celebration were Shane Dunleavy, Joseph Henry, James Jones and Joseph Dunleavy. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at Castlerea Community College’s 25th Anniversary celebration were Fiona Kilkenny, Jacqui Kenny and Bronagh Boylan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at Castlerea Community College’s 25th Anniversary celebration were Eileen Ryan, Principal, Marie Stenson and Yvonne Ryan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Sinn Féin spokesperson for Roscommon Claire Kerrane has said that there is far too much “secrecy” around the closure of the Rosalie Home in Castlerea. Ms. Kerrane said: “I, along with my colleague and Sinn Féin spokesperson for Health Louise O’Reilly TD, met the families with loved ones living in the Rosalie Home over the Easter weekend. There is nothing about the closure of the Rosalie Home that makes sense and the HSE along with the Government have se-

rious questions to answer. “The report which apparently recommends the removal of all residents from the Rosalie Home remains hidden from the families. This is totally bizarre and unacceptable. It tells us that the HSE and the Government have something to hide. “The secrecy around this report is alarming to the families whose loved ones call the Rosalie home and they are as determined as ever to fight on behalf of their loved ones”. Ms. Kerrane concluded: “This injustice will not

be tolerated. We will continue to ask questions into what is really behind the decision made to close the Rosalie Home”.

Community groups urged to apply for enhancement grants Cllr. Laurence Fallon has urged community groups to apply for the Community Enhancement Programme 2019 which provides funding to enhance facilities for disadvantaged areas and groups. “This is a very valuable scheme from which a lot of community groups benefitted in 2018,” explained Cllr. Fallon. “I would urge groups in disadvantaged areas or those providing services to the disadvantaged to consider submitting an application”. There are two strands to the Community En-

Pictured at Castlerea Community College’s 25th Anniversary celebration were Brian Whitney, Berenice Galvin, Bernie Gormally and Joe Henry. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Roscommon Easter Parade

Members of Roscommon Show pictured at the recent Roscommon Easter Parade. The Show float won top prize (‘Best Overall’) as reported last week.

hancement Programme 2019. Strand A will provide funding of approximately €1,000 per project to 40 projects while Strand B will see approximately €93,000 available to projects with a minimum spend of €10,000. Projects which may be eligible will be small scale capital projects only such as office equipment, energy efficiency equipment, development of community centres, community amenities, youth club/sporting/recreation facilities, improvements to town parks, etc. Cllr. Fallon urged any

community groups interested in applying to access further information at www.roscommoncoco.ie or to contact the Enterprise Section of Roscommon County Council on 090-6637239 or email scannon@roscommoncoco.ie. The closing date for applications is 5 pm on May 30th.

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Motoring advice for this Bank Holiday Weekend Easytrip, Ireland’s only multipurpose toll tag provider, is advising motorists to take it easy on the roads this May Bank Holiday as people travel for the long weekend. By taking a few basic precautions drivers can prepare in advance to make sure their vehicle is in working order and reduce the risk of a breakdown or accident. Simple checks that help avoid breakdowns include: Check the basics: This includes oil, water, coolant/ anti-freeze and fuel levels. Make sure they are at the optimal levels before setting off and use screen wash to help maintain a clean windscreen. If you have an electric vehicle, ensure your vehicle is fully charged before you leave and don’t forget your re-charge cable. Check the lights: Ensure that all your vehicle lights are working correctly and are clear of debris. Check your breakdown cover: Inspect your insurance policy to see if it’s included. Not all insurance policies have breakdown cover so if it’s not listed as an option make sure you get the right breakdown assistance cover that you need in advance of your trip. Check the tyres: Make sure all tyres (including the spare) are at the right level for your vehicle. Include an inspection on the condition of the tyres also including tread depth and checks for any bulges or tears. Avoid congested roads: Where you can plan your trip to avoid congested roads or dangerous areas and select a time to depart that minimizes disruption. If you do get stuck in traffic, be patient. For electric vehicle owners ensure you plot out your recharge stops in advance, allowing time should other motorists be at the charge point when you arrive to it, and have alternative recharge options in place.

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Registrations up 10% on April 2018 New car registrations for the month of April were up 10.8% (8,923) when compared to April 2018 (8,053). New cars registrations year to date remain 8.5% (73,044) down on the same period last year (79,813). New Light Commercial Vehicle registrations (LCV) were slightly up 1.12% (1,812) on April 2018 (1,792) and year to date are down 9.95% (12,892). New Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HGV) have increased 27.27% for the month of April (308) compared to the same month last year (242) and are up 3.11% (1,194) year to date. Imported used cars increased by 2.8% for April 2019 (8,886) when compared to April 2018 (8,644) and year to date are 2.75% (35,717) ahead of 2018 (34,761). The SIMI report shows that while the Irish economy is still positive, both new cars and commercial registrations declined in the first quarter

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of 2019 with the exception of both electric cars and used car imports. External threats such as Brexit uncertainty, greater consumer caution and the ongoing growth of used imports continue to undermining new car sales. Another contributing factor is the increase in the VRT on new cars. The SIMI report also highlights the cost of motoring. The average price of a new car in Q1 2019 was 0.7% higher than a year earlier; interestingly, consumers are spending more on higher specification cars with the average OMSP (Open Market Sales Price) up 3.9% on Q1 last year. The cost of motor insurance in March 2019 was 5.9% lower than it was a year earlier; while motor insurance costs since July 2016 have declined 23.8%. The cost of fuel increased in March 2019 with petrol prices 0.2% higher and diesel prices 5.5% higher than a year earlier.

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Quarter of new cars sold here are automatics 25% of all new cars sold in Roscommon are now automatics. That’s according to new research from DoneDeal on trends in the new car sales market for Q1 2019. In the year to the end of March, over 19,000 automatics rolled off the nation’s forecourts – an all-time high for the transmission type. That’s an 83% increase compared with the same period five years ago, when just 6,000 new automatics were sold in the state. In Roscommon, 25% of all new cars sold are now automatics. Between January and March, 141 new automatics were registered in Roscommon, a 44% year-on-year increase. The best-selling automatic car makes in the opening three months of 2019 were Toyota, Audi and BMW, with the Toyota Corolla, the best-selling model of Q1. Martin Clancy from DoneDeal said: “New automatic transmissions are extremely intelligent. It’s now com-

Castlerea Vehicle Recycling mon to see six and even seven gear transmissions which enable smooth and efficient driving, even at low revs – therefore burning far less fuel and reducing emissions. “It’s also worth pointing out that alternative-fuel vehicles, including virtu-

ally all hybrids and fully electric cars, tend to use automatic gearboxes. With the increase in alternativefuel vehicles, the number of automatics on the roads is sure to rise also”. Diesel was the most popular automatic engine type, accounting for 47% of the

automatic market, with Petrol Electric (26%) and

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The best-selling automatic car makes in the opening three months of 2019 were Toyota, Audi and BMW, with the Toyota Corolla, the best-selling model of Q1.

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Petrol (16%) rounding out the top three.

Best-selling automatics on Irish roads for Q1 2019 1. Toyota Corolla – 1,516 units 2. Toyota C-HR – 1,363 units 3. Toyota Rav 4 – 898 units 4. Skoda Kodiaq – 821 units 5. Toyota Yaris – 771 units

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2019 FORD MONDEO VIGNALE 4DR 2.0 187PS HEV AUTO ................................. €40,500 2018 FORD MONDEO 1.5 TDCI TITANIUM 120PS (CHOICE) ............................... €28,900 FORD FOCUS 1.0 TITANIUM 5DR ....................................................................... €23,900 FORD KA ZETEC 1.2 85PS 5SPEED 4DR ............................................................ €14,885 FORD FIESTA 1.1 TITANIUM 85PS (CHOICE) ................................................... €16,900 2017 KUGA TITANIUM DSL (CHOICE) .......................................................................... €26,500 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0 TDI HIGHLINE ....................................................... €22,900 TOYOTA RAV4 2.0 D4D LUNA SPORT .............................................................. €27,900 FORD MONDEO 1.5 TDCI ZETEC 120PS (CHOICE) ...................................... €18,950 FORD FOCUS 1.5 TDCI 95PS (CHOICE) ............................................... FROM €17,900 FORD FIESTA 1.25 TITANIUM ............................................................................. €14,900 FORD C-MAX 1.5 TDCI ZETEC 95PS ................................................................. €20,200 2016 FOCUS 1.5 ZETEC DSL 5DR................................................................................... €15,900 HYUNDAI i30 1.6 CRDI SE BL/DR 110PS 5DR .................................................. €14,950 FORD MONDEO 2.0 TDCI ZETEC 140PS ........................................................... €21,950 FORD KUGA 2.0 TDCI TITANIUM+ 120PS (CHOICE) ...................... FROM €21,900 FORD FOCUS 1.5 TDCI TITANIUM 95PS .......................................................... €16,950 FORD FIESTA 1.25 ZETEC 60PS (CHOICE) ........................................................ €12,950 FORD FIESTA 1.5 TDCI ZETEC 75PS (CHOICE)................................................ €12,950 FORD C-MAX 1.5 TDCI ZETEC 95PS .................................................................. €17,300 2015 FOCUS 1.6 STYLE DSL 5DR ................................................................................... €16,590 FOCUS ZETEC 1.5TDCI 5DR .................................................................................. €15,900 OPEL ASTRA 1.7 CDTI SPORT GTC 110PS ........................................................ €14,900 FORD MONDEO 1.6 TDCI ZETEC 115PS (CHOICE) ...................................... €18,900

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You must view Meadow View! Newly-arrived to the market on the outskirts of Castlerea town is this threebedroomed bungalow on a large corner site of circa four acres with an array of outbuildings to the rear. It’s on the books of Ivan Connaughton Auctioneers. Meadow View has extensive road frontage and is suitable for future development, subject to planning permission. The residence is in excellent condition and has many additional features. Each room is flooded with light due to the large windows and positioning on site. The gated driveway is fully tarmacadamed with a

large concreted yard to the rear. The accommodation includes large reception hallway with wooden flooring, open plan kitchen/dining room with fully fitted kitchen, living room with wooden flooring and solid fuel stove with back boiler, utility room with door off to rear, three bright double bedrooms and main bathroom. Aptly named Meadow View, the views from the rear of this residence are picturesque. There are block walls to all boundaries with septic tank on site. UPVC windows throughout with mains

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NO. 56 THE SPINNEY, ABBEYTOWN, ROSCOMMON A 5 Bedroomed detached property. Accommodation consists of a Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Downstairs Bedroom, Utility, Toilet with WHB. Upstairs has 4 Bedrooms with one En-Suite, Bathroom and a nice private garden to the rear. The Residence is finished to a high standard and situated in one of Roscommon’s most sought - after areas within walking distance of all local amenities. Viewing is highly recommended. For further information or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

FOR SALE Circa 55 acre Residential Farm at

KILROOSKEY, ROSCOMMON

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

ENTITLEMENTS Available for sale or lease

LANDS TO LEASE Circa 30 acres to let at Roxboro. 1st Letting on a 5 year lease with Entitlements.

LANDS TO LET Circa 30 acres for Meadow. Derrane Area For further details contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

water and oil-fired central heating with a new boiler installed. This property has been carefully maintained and loved and is a bargain for someone who wants to live a peaceful existence but yet a short drive from Castlerea and all its amenities including shops, train station, hotel, bank, restaurants and a host of other facilities. Viewing is highly recommended and strictly by appointment only. For further details and to arrange a viewing, contact the office on 090-6663700 or info@ connaughhtonauctioneers. ie Evening, weekend and bank holiday viewings organised by prior arrangement.

Three-bedroomed bungalow with outbuildings

Meadow View, near Castlerea, has extensive road frontage and is suitable for future development, subject to planning permission.

Keen interest in residential farm at Kilrooskey This week Hughes & Company are confirming that they have experienced keen interest in a circa 55acre residential farm which they have recently put on the market at Ballincurry, Kilrooskey. Most of the lands are of top quality, with a good range of out-offices, hayshed and lean tos. The lands are located in two lots, approximately six miles from Roscommon Town. The residence is a threebedroomed bungalow which needs some modernisation but is structurally sound, and the

property has excellent views of the surrounding countryside. Pat is hopeful of being in position to

conclude a sale in the coming weeks. For further information or to make an appointment

to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Abbey Street property has huge development potential Hughes & Company have on offer a large five-bedroomed private residence with a large double yard to the rear at Abbey Street, Roscommon. The property offers huge development potential subject to plan-

ning permission being granted. It is located convenient to all local amenities. The property must be of interest to someone looking for a development opportunity or a nice private

dwelling located in the town centre. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Lands at Beechwood, Kilteevan Hughes & Company are offering for sale circa 10 acres of land located at Beechwood, Kilteevan. These lands are situated on the main Lanesboro to Roscommon Road. The lands have the benefit of frontage onto two roads. This would be an ideal opportunity for local farmers to increase their holdings or for someone looking for a compact parcel of land. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Attractive dormer bungalow on a large site Hughes & Company have for sale at No. 52, Hawthorn Drive, Roscommon an attractive four-bedroomed dormer bungalow on a large private site. Accommodation consists of a sitting room, kitchen cum dining room, three downstairs bedrooms (with one ensuite) and a bathroom. Upstairs consists of a large office area/play area and a bathroom with ensuite. The residence has the benefit of a large garage to the rear and is situated in one of Roscommon’s most sought-after areas and a short distance off the main Athlone to Roscommon Road. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Final offers invited for townhouse Pat Hughes & Company are now accepting final offers on a three-bedroomed townhouse which is located at Abbey Street, Roscommon. The house has been vacant for a number of years and is in need of modernisation. The property is ideally located close to all local amenities and would be suitable for a retired couple or as an investment property. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON THURSDAY 23RD MAY 2019 IN THE PERCY FRENCH HOTEL, STROKESTOWN AT 4 PM (UNLESS PREVIOUSLY SOLD) A QUALITY RESIDENTIAL HOLDING OF LANDS CONTAINING APPROX.

PRIME LANDS CONTAINING APPROX.

44.6 ACRES

31.73 ACRES

LOCATED AT

TREANACEEVE, SCRAMOGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON

ROOAUN, KILGLASS, CO. ROSCOMMON (with valuable frontage onto Kilglass Lake)

A prime residential holding of lands containing approx. 44.6 acres in total and offering panoramic views over Kilglass lake. Standing on the said lands is a character 3 B/R two storey residence of approx. 1,000 sq.ft together with a comprehensive farmyard servicing same. The said property can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate and is set out as follows: Lot 1: The Entire. Lot 2: Residence standing on approx. 1 acre. Lot 3: Approx. 25.6 acres of lands with farmyard standing thereon. Lot 4: Approx. 18.0 acres of lands with lake access. Legal: Maria McCahill & Co, Stone Ct, The Sq, Roscommon.

Prime lands located in a renowned farming district close to Strokestown just off the main N5 Strokestown/Dublin route. The said lands must be of interest to farmers in the area wishing to increase their existing holdings and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and enquiries. Legal: Jennifer Liddy Fehilly, Messers Liddy Neilan & Co, Roscommon.

FULL LEGAL PACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION FROM 3 PM ON THE DAY OF THE AUCTION OR IN ADVANCE FROM THE APPOINTED SOLICITOR.

Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon Email: jearley@propertypartners.ie www.propertypartners.ie Tel: (090) 6626579 / 6626796 Fax: (090) 6625405

Luxury ﬁve-bedroomed bungalow for sale due to cancellation Derrycannan, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon.

Prime Fourmilehouse lands hit the market at Earley’s John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market prime lands containing approx. 7 acres all set out in one lot and located at Derrycannan, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon. John describes the lands as “a prime roadside parcel of agricultural lands containing approx. 7 acres and set out in one lot. “The said lands must be of interest to local farmers wishing to increase their existing holdings and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and offers to sell. Price guide: €40,000 ono to sell”. To arrange maps or for further details contact John Earley (FIPAV) of 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.

David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley is this week offering to the market a luxury five-bedroomed bungalow residence of c. 2,373 sq.ft. finished to a very high standard located at Stonepark beside Roscommon town due to cancellation. David describes the property as “a beautifully presented five-bedroomed bungalow residence standing on a mature site area of approx. 0.5 of an acre with uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside. “The said property has been carefully maintained and adapted by its present owners to include a spacious and tasteful first floor conversion to add an extra lounge and bedroom. Offering spacious living accommodation throughout and within only minutes drive of Roscommon town, this is a ‘must-view’ property”. The auctioneers now

7-day license for sale! John Earley of Property Partners Earley commented: “We now have a clean 7-day license for sale for a retained client. Full details can be discussed by contacting the office”. For further details contact Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 0906626579 or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

Meadow/ silage available to let at Earley’s

Located at Stonepark beside Roscommon town.

invite immediate viewings and all offers after €190,000 to sell. For further details or to

arrange a viewing, please contact David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Stone

Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie.

John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley is this week advising that he has approx. 34 acres of fertilised lands to let for meadow/silage purposes in the general Lanesboro area. To arrange maps or for further details contact Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 0906626579, email jearley@ propertypartners.ie or log on to www.propertypartners.ie.

Roscommon People Friday 03 May 2019

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 TO LET c. 26.06 Acres @ Four Roads

c. 115 Acres @ Lecarrow

With Entitlements

With Entitlements In 6 lots from c. 3.5 Acres to c. 56 Acres

c. 7.56 Acres @ Ballyforan No Entitlements Short Term

c. 16 Acres @ Muckloon, Ballyforan

c. 51.39 Acres @ Castlerea

No Entitlements. With two bay slatted shed. Short Term

(Estate of Padraig Vesey) With Entitlements

c 40.12 Acres @ Creggs

• c. 11.19 Acres @ Ballyglass

With Entitlements

• c. 11.25 Acres @ Lisalway

• c. 19.34 Acres with four bay single slatted shed, four bay double dry shed and hayshed

• c. 15.45 Acres @ Ballyglass • c. 13.50 Acres @ Ballindollaghan in 2 Lots

• c. 20.78 Acres @ Aghalateeve

c. 83.5 Acres @Athleague

c. 11.6 Acres @ Mount Talbot

No Entitlements

ENTITLEMENTS FOR SALE/LEASE 17.45 Entitlements for Sale or Lease

8.86 Entitlements for Lease N.U.V €109.98 Each

N.U.V €164.87 Each

8.70 Entitlements for Lease

1 Entitlement for Sale N.U.V €220.00

N.U.V €137.17 Each

16.54 Entitlements for Lease N.U.V €208.87 Each

4.84 Entitlement for Lease N.U.V €230.00 Each

FOR MORE DETAILS IN RELATION TO THE ABOVE CONTACT AISLING ON 090 6663700

Roscommon People Friday 03 May 2019

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

READERS’ LETTERS… Celebrating Mass with Dawn Chorus Dear Editor, I just had to put pen to paper to let the people (your readers) know about the beautiful Dawn Mass I attended in Loughnaneane Park at 7 am on Sunday, April 21st. Fr. John Cullen celebrated. We had no human choir but we had the dawn chorus. What a beautiful sound! The birds were joined by the pigeons and a donkey. You got such a feeling of peace, the world is not such a bad after all. I silently thanked God for the privilege of being there. A sincere ‘thank you’ to Fr. John Cullen for making it such a beautiful event, which was well worth the early rising. Thank you! P.S. We were home again by 7.55 am. (Name and address with editor)

Kathleen Duignan celebrating her 100th birthday at Oakwood Nursing Home on Friday last. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Daffodil Day raises over €19,000 in Roscommon Roscommon town Dear Editor, The Irish Cancer Society and the local voluntary organisers of Daffodil Day 2019 in Roscommon town and environs, wish to thank the public for their financial contributions, and for their donations of fresh daffodils, and the prison service, staff and prisoners in Castlerea for growing and donating potted daffodils. A total of €19,956.70 (which includes funds raised through coffee mornings) was raised. Once again this year, we had the assistance of the students of the Convent of Mercy Transition Year, for which we are very grateful, and we extend our thanks to them as well as their principal and class coordinators for their co-operation. We thank the shops, offices and other outlets which allowed us to place Daffodil Day boxes

Kathleen celebrates 100th birthday! Kathleen Duignan pictured celebrating her 100th birthday in Oakwood Nursing Home, Roscommon last Friday with her children (l-r): Eileen McGreevy, Charles Duignan, Mary Lacey, Philip Duignan, Joan Moran, John Duignan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

in their premises and allowed our volunteers to stand inside or outside their premises on Daffodil Day. Contributing to this year’s success were the coffee mornings hosted by Caitlín McConn and Brian Mugan in JJ Harlow’s; a coffee morning held by the staff in St. Coman’s Wood Primary School; and a coffee morning held by Kilteevan Community Development Group Ltd. in Kilteevan Community Centre. Well done and thanks to all involved. Thanks are also extended to Sean Doyle

& Sons Ltd. for the use of their premises in Harrison Centre, Roscommon as a depot for receiving fresh daffodils and to operate from throughout the event. The cooperation and support of the local media, radio and print, photographers, and the Parish Office have all played their part in the success of Daffodil Day. The Knockcroghery Ukulele Collective provided musical entertainment at the coffee morning in JJ Harlow’s and on the street during Daffodil Day which was much appreciated by

Kathleen Duignan celebrated her 100th birthday in Oakwood Nursing Home, Roscommon last Friday. She is pictured with Fr. McLoughlin and Fr. Whitney. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

the volunteers and the public alike, and for that we say thank you. Without our dedicated volunteers, Daffodil Day would not be possible so sincere thanks to all for their involvement in the weeks before Daffodil Day and over the two days at the depot and on the streets. We hope you will join with us again next year. Yours sincerely, Eilish Humborg, (On behalf of the Irish Cancer Society and Roscommon Daffodil Day volunteers)

Broadband ‘more important than electricity’ OPINION Denis Naughten There is nobody in Ireland who believes that any home, regardless of location, should be without electricity. That belief is what drove the politicians of the last century to deliver on rural electrification. If that decision was determined purely on a cost benefit analysis, then today we would have homes in Ireland without this basic human requirement. But could we have seen the developments that we have had in agriculture, particularly in the dairy sector where we are now a global leader, were it not for electricity? The same decision now needs to be made on rural broadband, but on this occasion the potential to

exploit this technology is far greater. For example, someone in Ballymacward in County Galway could work remotely with colleagues sitting at a desk in Singapore or San Francisco. This reduces the need to travel with its climate impact and can bring well-educated young families back into rural areas where they have the time to actively contribute to local community groups. This injection of new blood alone into rural Ireland will be transformative. This is in addition to the potential broadband has to reduce the need to travel to access health care, so older people can remain in their own home and own communities much longer. But the case for broadband becomes far more important as the uses for this technology develop,

as was the case with electricity in the last century. Within five years broadband will become more important than electricity. So why do I say that? As Minister for Energy, I introduced the first grantaid for solar PV panels for homes, including grants for battery storage. I also committed Ireland at EU level to develop a pricing model to allow homeowners to export electricity onto the grid. Within five years, I believe that solar PV panels will become standard on rooftops across Ireland. Today the technology is available to provide a 7-day weather forecast at farm level and within five years we will have very accurate sunlight forecasting for individual homes.

With the development of both of these technologies, within five years, external electricity supply for daily home use will be less important but you will need broadband to make it all work. For example, going out the door in the morning you will set a wash and dry for your clothes and just throw them in the machine. That machine will then link via broadband with the weather service to see when is the most opportune time during the day, that there will be enough sunlight to generate the electricity from the solar PV panels on the roof to do the wash and dry for the clothes. This is just one very practical example of how broadband, in five years’ time, will be far more important than your external electricity supply.

Some will say that this broadband technology can be provided nationwide through the roll-out of 5G mobile technology – but that is not the answer. As Minister for Communications I started the work, the first in Europe, on the roll-out of 5G technology across Ireland. As part of this work the Communications Regulator ComReg, published a report last November on the geographic roll out of 5G mobile technology. This analysis concluded that 99.5% geographic coverage of Ireland, bringing a paltry 30mbps, would cost over €1,860m to build over a 10-year period and would require 5,910 new mast sites (out of which 313 would be in challenging terrain) and 1,252 upgrades to existing masts.

This would provide just 30mbps which is well short of the 150mbps currently proposed under the National Broadband Plan. It is also the case that by the time this network would be built out, speeds of 30mbps would be far short of what would be required by modern Irish homes. This Government and every member of Dáil Éireann will have a decision to make over the coming weeks…do we let rural Ireland fall into the technological dark ages or do we take the bold decision of our predecessors and provide every home with the basic human necessity that is broadband? * Denis Naughten is an Independent TD for Roscommon/Galway and a former Minister for Communications

Roscommon People Friday 03 May 2019

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DRIVING LESSONS

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Excellent pass rates CAR - 12 EDT LESSONS CAR & TRAILER (B&E) TRUCKS - RIGID, ARTIC & CPC

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FARMING  A B AT TO I R S E R V I C E AVA I L A B L E : Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. Tel: Webb’s Butcher’s, 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715  CALVES FOR SALE: Continental, Angus and Hereford calves for sale. Delivery available. Contact Darragh. Tel: 086 8713864

BOOM SPRAYER TESTING SERVICE • Sprayers tested on owners premises • Test report & D.A.F.M. stickers provided. • Small stock parts fitted on site (if necessary) Currently in 2019, sprayers are required to be tested every 5 years according to Dept. of Agriculture regulations. From 2020 all sprayes are required to be tested every 3 years Contact: Thomas Neilan on 087 2395171 or 090 6663069 e-mail: thomasneilan4@gmail.com

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PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT/WANTED  TO LET: Frenchpark 2 bed townhouse to let, mint condition, OFCH, close to local ammenities, bus stop etc. Telephone Sean: 087 2371716  TO RENT: 3/4 bedroom house to rent in Oran/Donamon, 6 miles from Roscommon town. Solid fuel and oil fired central heating, all mod cons. Suitable for family/professionals, mature gardens. Viewing by appointment only. Tel: 086 8161539  TO LET: 1 bed fully furnished apartment to let in Castlerea town. Tel: 086 3120158 or 094 9620393  TO LET: 3 bedroom townhouse (not in an estate) Frenchpark Town. Suitable for a family. Tel: 087 2661845

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

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087 2683079 LOST  LOST: Blue side panel of Valmet tractor. Lost between Ballinaheglish and Castlecoote or Ballinaheglish and Castlecoote sometime in March. Tel: 086 1960057

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Design Consultation Planning Applications New Build, Extend, Renovate Bespoke Design Domestic, Commercial & Agricultural

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facebook.com/moleskinarch ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying on behalf of The Board of Management of St. Coman’s Wood Primary School for planning permission for the Retention of the location of a temporary prefabricated 3 classroom building (78 square meters) to the rear of the existing school as previously granted under planning permission reference number PD/10/560 at The Senior Abbey Site, Ballypheasan Td, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. F42 X275 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 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.

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Beaghbeg, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon. I hereby apply to the above authority on behalf of Joseph Burke for planning permission to remove existing shed extension and to construct extension to existing agricultural shed to include concrete apron and all associated works at the above location. Signed: Oliver Ruane. Survey, Design and Planning Services. Phone: (087) 8188596. www.oliverruane.com The 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 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 are applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for the following works on behalf of our client Mr. John Feeney (Senior): Replacement and relocation of existing septic tank and percolation area with a proprietary sewage treatment system and tertiary treatment option to serve existing dwelling and all other associated site development works at Pollymount, Scramogue, Co. Roscommon. Signed: F.J. Coyle & Associates, Environmental Consultants, Unit One, Limegrove, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. Email info@fjcoyle.ie 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 public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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.

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We James and Deirdre Jamieson intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to erect a new dwelling house and provide a sewerage system and a treatment plant, to provide secondary and tertiary treatment and all associated works at Aghawaracahill Td., Hillstreet, Carrick-on-Shannon Co. Roscommon. Signed: James and Deirdre Jamieson. 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, Clare and Justin Conway, wish to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for development to include the demolition of an existing dwelling house and shed, decommissioning of existing septic tank, and all ancillary site work at Newtown Farragher, Four Mile House, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Clare and Justin Conway The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Seamus Macklin for Planning permission for the demolition of existing derelict dwelling house and for the construction of a new replacement dormer dwelling house together with the installation of a waste water treatment system/percolation area and all necessary site services/ancillary siteworks at Derrinlurg, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Seamus Dowd & Associates Ltd, Registered Surveyors, Chartered Construction Managers, Building Consultants. Tel: (090) 6623417 Mob: 086-8546035. 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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Classifieds PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Philip and Michelle Cox are applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for a change of house type to that which was granted planning under planning refs: PD/10/444 and PD/16/3044 and all ancillary site works at Bogwood or Carrowntogher Td, Curraghroe, Roscommon. Signed: Philip & Michelle Cox 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.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, John McDermot and Lisa Doyle, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for permission for development at Carrick, Curraghboy, Athlone, Co Roscommon. The development shall consist of the following: planning permission for the construction of a new dwelling; effluent treatment system and soil polishing filter, domestic garage, new road entrance, and all ancillary site works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I Paul O’Connor am applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to renovate existing house by raising roof level and constructing extension to side and rear with new porch to front. Permission is also sought to upgrade existing septic tank system with new proprietary treatment system and percolation and all associated site development works at Cloonshanville, Fenchpark, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Paul O’Connor 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.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Patricia Coleman and Mark Queenan are applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permisson to construct dwelling house and domestic garage with proprietary treatment system and percolation and associated site development works at Banada, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Patricia Coleman and Mark Queenan 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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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES MURRAY Bridie (Née Brennan) Lisphelim, Knockcroghery. Who passed away on May 4th 2010. (9th Anniversary)

COYNE John James Milltown, Dysart, Co. Roscommon. (5th Anniversary) In loving memory of John James who died on 24th April 2014.

HOARE Bernie 12 Circular Road, Roscommon Town (17th Anniversary)

In loving memory of our Dad and Grandad I often sit and think about the years that have passed by. And of the happiness and joy that was shared by you and I. I think of all the laughter, the smiles and all the fun, And, before I even know it, my years have once again, begun. For, although it brings me comfort, to walk down memory lane, It reminds me how without you, life has never been the same.

May your gentle soul Rest In Peace. Loved and remembered always by Geraldine.

JOYCE Thomas Late of Ballymoe, Co. Galway In loving memory of our father Thomas who died 1st May 2000 (19th Anniversary) RIP. Also remembering our dear brother Paddy who died on July 4th 2012. R.I.P. (7th Anniversary)

Your memories are so special Your presence missed so much. You will always be remembered and missed by all of us. Our thoughts are always with you in a very special way Not just on your anniversary but every single day. No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts will always be with you. It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you Home.

Sadly missed, loved and remembered by your sisters Agnes, Margaret, family and friends. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Dysart on Friday, 3rd May at 7.30pm.

KEARNEY Paddy 6 Ard-na-Gréine, Roscommon (6th Anniversary)

Your memories are so special your presence missed so much you will always be remembered and missed by all of us. Our thoughts are always with you in a very special way not just on your anniversary but every single day. No matter how life changes no matter what we do a special place within our hearts will always be with you. It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone for part of us went with you the day God called you Home.

Sadly missed by Tommy, Mickie, Maureen, Chrissie, Eileen, Sean, Stephen, Cyril, Carmel and Sheila and extended family and friends.

Surrounded by friends we are lonesome In the midst of our joy we are blue With a smile on our face there’s a heartache Because we are missing you.

Deeply loved and missed by all your family.

FLYNN Leo Kilmore, Ballygar, Co. Galway Who passed away on 30th April 2010 (9th Anniversary)

We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain. To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again. So Rest In Peace dear Dad And thanks for all you’ve done We pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.

Sadly missed and always loved by his wife Mary and family. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Saturday, 4th May at 7.30pm.

In loving memory of Paddy, who passed away on May 5th 2013 Memories drift to scenes long past Time goes on but memories last Sunshine passes, shadows fall But love’s remembrance outlasts all.

Forever loved and greatly missed by your wife Tess, your sons and daughtersin-law, your adored grandchildren and your many, many friends. Anniversary Mass will be held in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 4th May 2019 at 10am. May he Rest In Peace.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

KENNEDY Michael 24, Beech Grove & Corbo, Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon (4th Anniversary) Who died on 9th May 2015

Always loved and remembered by Nora. XXX ~~~~~~~~~~ I never got the chance to say “I love you”, I never got the chance to say “I’ll miss you”. Nobody told me that you were going to die, It hurts, I never said “Goodbye”. Where are you now, please talk to me. Show yourself and let me see. I know that can’t happen no matter how much I try, All I wanted to do is say “Goodbye”. I hope that you are happy wherever you are, I have you in my heart no matter how far. To the Heavens above, I wish I could fly, Only to give you a warm goodbye. I will remember you each day that I live, You were such a good person with so much to give. You had a heart of gold, no one can deny, I think it might be time to say “Goodbye”. I will keep with me the good times that we shared, I want you to know just how much I really cared. Till we meet again, on God we must rely, I love you, I miss you and for now, goodbye.

Always loved and sadly missed by his daughter Eva, son-in-law Frank, grand-daughters Nikita and Sophie. ~~~~~~~~~~~ The Angels sang Amazing Grace God came down and touched your face Then He whispered soft and low “Come with Me, it’s time to go”. The gates of Heaven opened wide The Angels lined up side by side A special guest is on his way The day they took Michael away.

Love from your sister Marie, Vincent, Philip and Alex. Michael’s 4th Anniversary Mass is in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Derrane on Saturday, 4th May at 7pm.

CLABBY Bridie

CORCORAN Willie

Circular Road, Roscommon (14th Anniversary)

Ballygurry, Knockcroghery 2nd May 2010

O’CONNOR Tresa Newpark, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co.Roscommon Thinking of you with love, Tresa on this your birthday April 30th.

Loved and missed by Man, Dad, daughter, sisters and brothers. xxxx

CORCORAN Bernard (Benny)

Time may pass and fade away, But silent thoughts and memories stay, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there.

WHITE (nee Cunningham) Geraldine

Oran, Co. Roscommon (3rd Anniversary) Died 27th April 2016

Formerly of Kealogues, Glinsk (2nd Anniversary) Whose anniversary occured on the 25th April &

KENNEDY Liam (Geraldine’s brother-in-law) Caherdowin, Limerick (2nd Anniversary) Whose anniversary occured on the 26th April In loving memory of Geraldine and Liam We hold ye close within our hearts And there ye shall remain To walk with us throughtout our lives Until we all meet again.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by Tom, Ursula, Jimmy and all the Cunningham family. Anniversary Mass for both Geraldine and Liam in Glinsk Church on Saturday, 4th May at 8pm.

We are sending a dove to Heaven with a parcel on its wings Be careful when you open it, it’s full of beautiful things. Inside are a million kisses wrapped up in a million hugs To say how much we miss you and to send you all our love. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.

Sadly missed by his wife Anne, sons Mark, Mathew and Dermot, daughter Valerie and son-in-law Sam, daughters-in-law Lucy and Lorraine.

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In loving memory of Bridie who died on 4th May 2005 Hold her, O Jesus in Thine arms and let her henceforth be a messenger of love between our human hearts and Thee.

Fondly remembered by her family. Anniversary Mass will be held in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Friday, 3rd May at 10am.

In loving memory of our Father who died on the 2nd of May 2010. Time goes by, life goes on But from our hearts you are never gone.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES LANE Mary

RATTIGAN Thomas

FEERICK Etna and Myles

KELLY Sarah

Athleague, County Roscommon Who died on 6th May 2018

Corlackin, Creggs (9th Anniversary)

Doorty, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon (6th and 5th Anniversaries)

Culleen, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon Who died on May 5th, 2018 (1st Anniversary)

Every day in some small way, Memories of you come our way, Though absent, You are always near, Still missed, still loved, and always dear.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

The family of the late Mary Lane wish to thank most sincerely those who sympathised with them on their sad loss, those who attended her Removal, Funeral Mass and those who sent Mass and sympathy cards, floral tributes and messages of condolence. Thanks to our kind neighbours and friends for their support and help during this time and to all who brought food to the house and helped in anyway. Sincere thanks to the medical staff in the Galway Clinic, the Roscommon Palliative Care Team, Dr. Brennan and the Irish Cancer Society Nurses who provided such excellent care in her final days. Thanks to Fr. McLoughlin for celebrating the Funeral Mass and to Sean and Margaret Kiernan who provided the music for the Mass. We would also like to thank Henry Hammock, Funeral Undertaker who provided such a personal and professional service and to the grave diggers who prepared her final resting place. As it is not possible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Mary’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Athleague Church on Sunday, 5th May at 10am.

Remembered always by his wife Ann, family and friends. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Kilbegnet on Sunday, 5th May at 11.30am.

LOHAN Patrick F.

Always loved and remembered by your loving family. Anniversary Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Four Mile House on Sunday, 5th May at 11am.

COMISKEY Mary

DONNELLY Brian

The Walk, Roscommon In loving memory of Mary who passed away peacefully on 14th May 2017 (2nd Anniversary)

Funshinagh, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon. Who died on 11th May 2014 (5th Anniversary)

Main Street, Ballygar, Co. Galway (2nd Anniversary) Who died on 2nd May 2017

MONTH’S MIND DONNELLAN (nee Gavin) Mary Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon In loving memory of Mary who died on 15th March 2019

Mary’s husband Michael, her brothers Tim and Tom, her sister Eileen, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces and extended family wish to thank all of those who attended Mary’s Removal and Funeral Mass. To all who travelled long distances and to our kind neighbours and friends who called to the house, brought food and offered support and comfort, thank you. A sincere thank you to Fr. Beirne, Fr. Glennon and Fr. Slattery who concelebrated Mary’s Funeral Mass and to the singer and musicians who added so much to the Liturgy. Thank you to Deacon Willie Gacquin, Sacristan, the altar servers and An Garda Síochána. To our friends and neighbours who took such care in preparing Mary’s final resting place, we are very grateful. Finally thank you to Dempsey’s Undertakers for their professionalsism and kindness shown to us. As it would be impossible to thank each one individually, we hope you know that your support during this most difficult time was and continues to be very much appreciated. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Mary’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in Ballyforan Church on Sunday, 26th May at 10am.

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. L.F.

Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true, You did your best for all of us. We will always remember you. May he Rest In Peace

Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar, Co. Galway on Monday, 6th May at 9.30am.

TRIMBLE Ann (nee Gormley) Who passed away on the 3rd May, 2010 (9th Anniversary)

When each tomorrow starts without you We pray to God above That you are safely in His care, surrounded by His love. But lonely is our home without you Life will never be the same And as each new day dawns with hope, In love and prayer we speak your name. Mary.

Loved and missed so much by John and Emma, Peter, David, Paul and Mam. Anniversary Mass for Mary will be held in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 4th May at 10am.

SWEENEY Edward Joseph Fuerty, Co. Roscommon Who died on 7th February 2019

Memories are precious they don’t fade away, We remember you always not just today. Although we sadly miss you, we know we are not alone. For you are watching over us from a place you now call Home.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Mam, Dad, James, Paul and Granny. ~~~~~~~~~~~ BRIAN Your kind and gentle soul has passed But you will forever remain in our hearts and minds.

Lovingly remembered by the Lynch family, aunts, uncles, in-laws and cousins. Anniversary Mass in Tisrara Church, Four Roads on Friday 10th May at 7.30pm

GEOGHEGAN Helen Lismehy, Strokestown Who died on May 6th 2014 (5th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Ann Trimble, late of Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon It was a sudden parting, too bitter to forget, those who loved you dearly, are the ones who can’t forget.

Sadly missed by family and friends. Ann’s Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Mary’s Church, Ballagh on Saturday, 4th May at 8pm.

Forever loved and greatly missed by the Sweeney family, neighbours and friends. Remembrance Mass will be held in Castlecoote Church on Friday, 17th May 2019 at 7pm. Ashes to be Buried at Fuerty Cemetery.

Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way.

Lovingly remembered by her sisters, brothers and their families. Mass has been offered.

We the family of the late Sarah Kelly wish to offer our sincere gratitude to all who sympathised with us on our very sad loss. We would like to thank all our family, neighbours and friends who called to see Sarah regularly and especially in her final days. To all who attended the Wake, Funeral Home and Burial, travelled long distances, sent cards and messages of sympathy, thank you. Special words of thanks to Dr. John Keenan and Dr. Claire Quinn, to her Home Carers who looked after her so well, especially Anne. Thanks to Smyth’s Undertakers for their professional service and to the gravediggers who prepared her final resting place. Thanks to Fr. Milton, Fr. Lavin, Fr. Conaty and Fr. Donnelly who concelebrated her Funeral Mass also to the Knockcroghery Church Choir for providing the lovely music. As it would not be possible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Sarah’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Knockcroghery Church on Friday, 10th May at 7pm.

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Ruby retires following Gold Cup win! The big news from the Punchestown Festival yesterday was the retirement of legendary jockey Ruby Walsh following his win in Coral Gold Cup aboard Kemboy. Eight went to post for the Gold Cup with the Mullins pair Al Boum Photo and Kemboy the market leaders and Mullins made it three Gold Cups when Ruby and Kemboy beat the Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo with Paul Townend aboard by 2l the Elliott trained The Storyteller with Davy Russell in the saddle 22l away in 3rd. Ruby announced his immediate retirement straight after, saying “You’ll never see me on a horse again. That’s it. I’m done”. The rider with 59 winners at Cheltenham and and 12time Irish champion jockey left little behind him! Yesterday opened with the final of the Martinstown Opportunity Series and it was won by JP McManus’s Musical Slave trained in England by Philip Hobbs and ridden by Johnjo O’Neill Jr. winning from Conron and Bay Hill with Falak fourth. The Connolly Red Mills Auction Hurdle was won by the fav Zero Ten beat The Big Dog and Presented Well. The winner was trained by Emmet Mullins and ridden by his cousin David. In the third race Elimay from WP Mullins’ yard won by but was left clear by the fall of the beaten Vision D’honneur at the last and Days Without End ran on to be 2nd for DK Weld and Valdieu was 3rd for Noel Meade. In the Grade 1 Novice Hurdle Minella Indo and Rachel Blackmore confirmed the Cheltenham form beating Allaho and Carefully Selected. The festival opened on Tuesday as second favourite Blue Templar won the Fr. Sean Breen Memorial Hunter Chase, Klassical Dream won the Champion Novice Hurdle, the Grade B Killashee Handicap Hurdle was won by Robbie Power on Pearl Of The West, The Champion Chase once more went to Closutton when Un De Sceaux accounted for his more fancied stable mate, Min. Meanwhile, the Goffs Land Rover Bumper was won by Festival D’Ex, 7/1, who came from the other parish with a wet sail to beat 66/1 outsider Whatsnotoknow and Papal Pearl. The penultimate race, the Champion Novice Chase, saw Delta Work came good after his Cheltenham blip to beat Discorama and A Plus Tard. Racing ended with a 4-Y-O only bumper and a win for the JP McManus owned Front View ridden by Derek O’Connor and trained by Joseph O’Brien.

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Today’s card opens with a wide open 25-runner handicap hurdle. The second, a handicap chase, is also open, but if Moon Over Germany has recovered from his Aintree exertions, he should win this. The La Touche, the longest race in Ireland, has only ten runners and while Josie’s Orders will be odds on Peter Maher’s Ballyboker Bridge is e/w value. In the Grade 1 Stayer’s Hurdle Mullins and Elliott each supply three runners, three English raiders and one Jessica Harrington runner completes the line-up. Bapaume will be favourite for Mullins but he may have to give way to the Skelton brother’s, Dan and Harry, Aintree winner Aux Ptits Soins. In the 3m handicap hurdle with a full card the advice is to stick a pin in them. The second Grade 1 race the Ryanair Novice Chase has seven runners and the crosschannel raider Defi Du Seuil, twice a winner from Lostintranslation, gets my vote to account for the home team. In the 2m Mares Novice again Mullins and Elliott go head to head with Elfile and Black Tears and Elfile should win for Mullins. A sixrunner bumper looks a tricky affair and with only four points covering the field in betting a case can be made for all six. Tomorrow’s Grade 1 Punchestown Champion Hurdle sees the dual Champion Hurdle winner Buveur D’Air, last year’s winner Supasundae and the brilliant mare Apple’s Jade head the field. Mullins relies on the dual Champion Hurdle runner-up Melon and Wicklow Brave who won in 2017. The line-up is completed by the dual Grade 1 winner Petit Mouchoir and last season’s Supreme Novices Hurdle winner Summerville Boy.

Martin Brassil’s stable star City Island owned by Oran’s Sean and Bernardine Mulryan is unbeaten on his last five starts, will be looking to follow in the footsteps of the great Istabraq who won the Ballymore Novices Hurdle at Cheltenham before coming on to lift the Grade 1 Champion Novice Hurdle. Elsewhere on Friday, there is also racing on the all-weather at Dundalk stalls open for the first at 5.20 pm. Sunday sees a flat card at Gowran Park in Kilkenny featuring the Listed EBF Victor McCalmont Stakes over 1m 1f starting at 1.40 pm. There are two meetings on Bank Holiday Monday on the level at the Curragh and over the obstacles at Down Royal. Ballinrobe hosts its second meeting of the year on Tuesday. Cross channel it’s Guineas Weekend at Newmarket with Aidan O’Brien looking for three in a row with ante post fav Magna Grecia in the 2000 Guineas on Saturday. There are 17 colts declared for the race on Saturday and 18 fillies for the Sunday’s 1000 Guineas. O’Brien has the second favourite in Fairyland, a place well remembered in Roscommon. David Egan rides the ante post favourite Qabala for Roger Varian. Punters got off to a bad start when the well-backed favourite Batico did not turn up at Kilbeggan trailing in 4th last behind Trapist Monk, 8/1, and Touch Of Oscar who shared the lead over the last. In the second Flindt trained locally by Dot Love made all to win under Eamon Corbett, from Athlone, despite drifting from 6/1 to 14/1. The third provided the layers with another win as 10/1 shot Coral Blue won for Seamus Fahey under Cathal Landers from the favourite Scotch Quay. Tuam trainer David Ryan produced Call Of The Loon to win the fourth at 20/1, Ryan’s first track winner since 2012, continuing the punters’ agony. The beginners Chase provided the first relief for punters as the second fav Gracemount won at 5/2 having been left in front with the fall of Payngo at the final fence. Normal fare resumed in the penultimate handicap chase with Stoughan Cross winning from Belgrove and Hoke Colburn at 20/1.

General News Paul Nicholls was crowned champion trainer for the 11th time when the jumps season ended at Sandown on Saturday. Nicholls recently became only the third man to train 3,000 jumps winners, won his first title in 2005-06. In the saddle, Richard Johnson captured his 4th champion jockeys’ title, the only rider since 1995 to win it other than Tony McCoy. Johnson, who rode his 200th winner of the season at Perth on Friday. Bryony Frost was champion conditional rider with 50 winners. JP McManus was leading owner and Tiger Roll Horse of the Year.

Point to Point Corner Racing on the northern circuit this weekend is set to start at 2.30 pm at Broughshane in Co. Antrim outside Ballymena. There is a quiet day in the south on Sunday with two meetings down for decision, starting at Stowlin near Eyrecourt in Co. Galway and Dromahane south west of Mallow. There is also one meeting down for decision on Bank Holiday Monday at Dawstown outside Blarney in Co. Cork. There are 84 entries in Broughshane on Saturday and on Sunday 108 runners in Dromahane, and Eyrecourt has 130 entries. On Monday there are 124 entries at Dawstown.

Competition Time It’s your last chance to win tickets to the first meeting of the season at Lenabane compliments of Michael Finneran and his committee and we want to know what festival of Irish national hunt racing started on the 30th of April and finishes this weekend? Second competition for Kilbeggan and do you know who won the Punchestown Gold Cup this week? Answers as usual please on a postcard to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street Roscommon or by e-mail to tomred17@gmail.com by 12 pm Wednesday, May 9th Roscommon and May 16th for Kilbeggan and don’t forget to include your name, address and a contact phone number with all competition entries. As usual all tickets will have to be collected in the office in Abbey Street.

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Ballinasloe Town overcame Castlerea Celtic 1-0 in the Hanly Quarries Premier Division Cup Semi-Final last Saturday to book a final spot. Pic: Mick McCormack See page 61

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THE GAIN LINE

Creggs on the treble in Connacht! Winning three Connacht Finals is a wonderful way to bring a great competitive season for the club to an end and that’s what Creggs U-17s, U18s and U-19s delivered between last Wednesday and Saturday. First up were the U18.5s, who defeated Westport-Monivea 38-17 to complete a double of Connacht titles having already won the Connacht League Final ten days previously. The U-17s then defeated Monivea 34-29 in their Plate final at Crowley Park in Galway last Saturday before the U-20s wrapped up their Plate victory with a 58-21 win over Monivea in Creggs. Next up for the club is the Connacht v Munster Junior Inter-Provincial match in Creggs on Saturday, May 11th. Creggs will have coach Pat Cunningham as well as seven players involved on the day. Connacht were beaten 34-20 by reigning champions Ulster in the first round in Castlebar last Sunday. Creggs’ Brian Donohue did grab himself a try however. On the same evening as the Inter-Pro game in Creggs (May 11th), there will be medal presentations to various teams in the clubhouse. Connacht U-20 Plate Final: Creggs 58 Monivea 21. The final rugby game of the season for all of Creggs teams was held in Creggs last Saturday evening when Creggs played Monivea in the Connacht U-20 Plate Final. Minus players due to college exams, injuries and two players playing with the Connacht Juniors against Ulster on the same day, Creggs still managed to have 21 U-20 players liningout on Saturday evening which is a great credit to the lads and their commitment to the club. There were plenty of tries on show and the skillset was there for all to see with Creggs running in ten tries. The future looks bright and we look forward to many of these young men lining out for the Creggs Firsts and development team

next season. Connacht U-18 Plate Final: Creggs 38 Westport-Monivea 17. At the Sportsgrounds in Galway, this outstanding Creggs team put in what was one of their most impressive performances to blow away a combined Westport-Monivea side with a marvellous display of running rugby that defied the dreadful conditions. On sixteen minutes referee Jason Croghwell penalised WestportMonivea at the breakdown 40 metres out. Creggs Mark Purcell found an excellent touch five metres out and from the lineout a clever short throw put Jack Tucker clean through the gap for the first try converted by Purcell. Creggs immediately found another gear and the half-back partnership of Aodha Hession and Tim Lambe were in total control choosing the right options when required turning the opposition and playing the difficult conditions brilliantly. John Martin the Creggs open side wing forward broke clean through the Monivea defence, chipped ahead and was tackled to the ground without the ball, leaving referee Croughwell no option but to award a penalty try which gave Creggs a 14-0 lead after just 20 minutes. Not to be outdone, Martin’s back row partner John McDonnell was next on the scoresheet for Creggs, finishing off an excellent move started with a clean line break from Lambe. An opportunist turnover from the Westport-Monivea centre to score out wide kept his team in the contest as Creggs led 19-5 at halftime. The game was over as a contest a minute into the second half when the score of the match arrived through Tim Lambe. Returning the kick-off at pace, the Creggs forwards set the platform and with super handling and a wonderful line taken by Cian Glennon, Lambe received the ball with work to do but glided through the Westport-

Creggs U-20s pictured after their recent Connacht Plate win.

Monivea defence to touch down. Purcell again added the extras. Conor Rohan was next on the scoresheet to make it 33-5 before Irish international scrum-half Aodha Hession sniped in for Creggs’ final score after a strong carry from prop Tom Farrell. Westport/Monivea restored some pride with two quick tries but Creggs were not to be denied and ran our 38-17 victors. Connacht U-17 Plate Final: Creggs 34 Monivea 29. Creggs began this final at a very fast pace and scored an early try through David Gaquin. After twelve minutes, Creggs got in for another try from Ben Finnerty after a great 40-metre run before Mark Purcell converted for a 12-0 lead. Monivea regrouped and got in for a try of their own after fifteen minutes but Creggs extended their lead shortly afterwards when

Mark Purcell burst over before adding the extras himself. Creggs looked to be in a strong position heading to half-time but failed to deal with the kick-off, and Monivea got in for a converted try to leave the halftime score 17-12. Monivea then took the lead early in the second half with another converted try and suddenly Creggs found themselves trailing 19-17. Creggs’ forwards were working hard and great work from Daragh Kieran and Adam Donnelly in the loose and at the set piece from Ronan Lambe and Ethan Glennon was rewarded when Mark Purcell kicked a penalty after eight minutes to retake the lead 20-19. Creggs then extended that lead after some good work led to a try from Cian Glennon. Shortly after Darren Gately collected a Monivea clearance and he went

straight through several defenders before releasing Mark Purcell for another try which he converted. It looked like the game was won with the scoreline at 32-19 but Monivea got in for another couple of scores and it took some great defence from Creggs towards the end to seal this win with Conor McNulty, Luke Divilly and Tiernan O’Sullivan all doing well.

Girls Rugby Next Monday (May 6th) from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm, the ‘Give it A Try’ rugby initiative for girls aged 10 to 14 will kick-off in Creggs.

Connacht Rugby Summer Camp The dates have been announced for the 2019 Connacht Rugby Summer Camp in Creggs RFC. It will run from Monday, July 1st to Friday, July 5th. Full details available at www.creggsrugby.ie.

Pictured are (L-r): Mark Purcell and Jack Tucker with the Connacht Under-18 Plate. Both are Connacht U-17 players who recently represented the province on their UK tour, beating a Welsh combined regional team before losing to Sale in Manchester.

Creggs U-17s pictured before their Connacht Plate Final win over Monivea RFC last Saturday afternoon in Galway.

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Showdown with Leitrim edges closer The only real test of how a team is going is when they take the field for the championship but the signs for Roscommon footballers in recent weeks have been positive. A number of players have rejoined the panel and there is real competition for places in the starting fifteen.

Training is going well and there is a positive mood in the group which is great. The only focus now is the match against Leitrim on Sunday week. It will be a very difficult game but I am expecting Roscommon to win it in the end. If Roscommon can prevail by five or six

Best title race we’ve ever seen! It is the best title race we have ever seen in the English Premier League. If Manchester City do not slip up Liverpool could have 97 points and not win the title which would be quite incredible. As a Manchester United fan I can only say that both sides have been excellent this season. Last week I predicted that Liverpool would defeat Huddersfield by five or six goals and that’s what happened. They swatted away the

Can Minors make the breakthrough? The Roscommon Minor Ladies footballers will be in action in the Connacht ‘A’ final on Monday next against Galway and as we have been reporting in recent weeks here, it is only a matter of time before Roscommon make a major breakthrough at ‘A’ level and it would be super if it happened on Monday in Enfield. To have beaten Mayo already is a great achievement. Beating Galway on Monday evening would be very sweet indeed. The best of luck to all concerned.

points it will be excellent preparation for a game against Mayo in Castlebar. That’s for another day but all Roscommon can do is prepare the best they can for the Connacht championship and one thing is for certain, on their best day Roscommon can be a match for anyone. It’s hard to

believe it, but the big day against Leitrim is on Sunday week! The Roscommon hurlers are also in action in Dr. Hyde Park on the same bill in their opening championship match so it will be a big day out for Roscommon GAA. Plenty to look forward to next week here in People Sport!

Plenty of Punchestown action left

Leeds United and Aston Villa played out a controversial 1-1 draw in the English Championship last weekend. Elsewhere, Sheffield United joined Norwich City in gaining automatic promotion to the English Premier League.

very poor resistance offered by the worst team in the division to win again. I cannot see them losing their final two games. Can City win their two games? I think they can but there’s more chance of them slipping up. Kevin De Bruyne is a massive loss but they have coped without him thus far. There will be incredible tension over the next couple of weeks. We are running out of time for a twist in the race but there could be one or two yet.

In the Championship, Leeds United are heading for the play-offs but what a circus we had at Elland Road last Sunday when they allowed Aston Villa to equalise uncontested after the Leeds opening goal was scored while a Villa player lay injured on the pitch. I would genuinely love to see Leeds promoted but coming through the play-offs? I wouldn’t have a shilling on them! Villa are my fancy now to join Norwich and Sheffield United.

By the time most people read this most of the Punchestown Festival will be over although there is excellent racing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (when Roscommon GAA are holding a fundraiser). Many of the successful Irish horses from Cheltenham will be running including City Island which was so impressive in The Cotswolds in March. It would be nice for Sean Mulryan to have a winner so close to his home in Ballymore Eustace. Punchestown is a fantastic end to the national hunt season and it seems to be getting bigger every year.

Championship Watch Connacht SFC Round One

Still punching above our weight! Boxing is another sport that we here in Ireland have excelled at in recent years with shed loads of medals won at European and World Championships and at the Olympic Games. Now all that talent is beginning to come through in the professional ranks. Katie Taylor is on the brink of immortality if she can unify the belts in her weight division when she fights in June

in New York, although Kellie Harrington is not far behind her in the woman’s game. Michael Conlon is looking good too and should be a champion within a year and there are several more too. TJ Doheny from Portlaoise was narrowly beaten by Daniel Roman last Friday night at World Super Bantamweight level. The American TV networks are calling it the ‘fight

of the year’ so far. Doheny is certain to get a valuable rematch. Former Western Gaels and Roscommon footballer Donal Ward was also in the news lately when he contested the ‘Golden Gloves’ final in New York and according to all reports he was very unlucky to have lost. I hope to see the video of that fight this weekend.

Connacht set for tough Belfast trip It promises to be another big weekend of rugby with two great quarter-finals coming up in the Pro14 League. Ulster and Connacht clash in Belfast in what promises to be a cracking match. If Ulster produce anywhere near the form we saw against Leinster in the Champions Cup at the Aviva then they will be impossible to beat at home. But Connacht have played some mar-

The Connacht championship returns this weekend as Kevin Walsh (pictured) and his reigning champions Galway travel to London. Meanwhile, Mayo are back in The Big Apple as they look to carry on their league winning form.

vellous rugby this season and on their best day are a match for anyone. If Jack Carty and Kieran Marmion are directing traffic from half-back Connacht have a great chance of winning through to the last four. Munster should be too good for Benetton. The Italians have done really well to get to the quarter-finals but Johann Van Graan’s men should have the edge in big match experience.

Ulster took down Leinster in the Gunness Pro 14 last Saturday and pose a serious threat to Connacht this weekend.

London v Galway on Sunday at Ruislip at 3 pm At the launch of the Connacht SFC last week Galway manager Kevin Walsh told me that to have to travel to London was certainly not a distraction and that he was welcoming a chance to play a championship game so early in the summer. He has a lot of injury problems with six players doubtful or out including their captain Damien Comer. However he won’t be needed in this game as London have had a particularly poor year, losing all their games in Division Four of the League. It’s a chance for Galway to stretch their legs and get their championship season underway. I expect them to win this match easily. Prediction: Galway

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New York v Mayo on Sunday in Gaelic Park at 8 pm (Irish time) Mayo will bring a massive crowd across the Atlantic as the new NFL champions get their championship campaign underway. The last time James Horan was in charge there was confusion and some controversy over the arrangements for the trip to The Big Apple and whether the players should be available for social functions over the weekend or not. No such problems are anticipated this time around as they have streamlined arrangements. The Mayo squad will remain on in the New York area for a week or so after the match for a training camp. There will be great craic for the supporters this weekend and a comfortable win for the team too. Prediction: Mayo

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Successful Blackpool Cup for RDYSL teams THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner It’s an extremely busy period for the Roscommon & District Youth Soccer League representative teams ahead of some major national tournaments including the Kennedy Cup, which will see the county’s U-14 elite soccer players travel to Limerick in June. Over Easter, the U-12 and U-13 teams travelled to the Preston North End Academy for the Blackpool Cup and returned home with silverware. The U-13s were victorious in their trophy final after exiting the cup competition at the semi-finals stage. They

comfortably overcame Dungannon United in the final 3-0. The U-12s meanwhile were split into two teams and played in separate groups. Both played well through the group stages following a slow start on day one. Both U-12s sides finished second in their respective groups which meant they would contest the Trophy Final with silverware guaranteed! So a great weekend for players, coaches and parents as the RDYSL teams took two trophies back across the Irish Sea. I’m reliably informed by their stats man that between them, the three teams played sixteen games, won twelve, lost four (including one against each other),

scored 86 goals and conceded only 11, and drank about 350 bottles of water! A great weekend was had by all and huge credit must go to the organisers, players, U-13s manager Gerry Davis and his assistants David Farrell, Robbie Kelly and Jason Tarmey, U-12s coaches Andy McKelvey, Callum McKelvey, Evan Fahy and Patrick Kelly. Well done also to the parents who travelled over in support of their youngsters. I’m reminded of something a former Manchester United Academy Director once said when asked in an interview who would make it at the club. He replied by telling the journalist to look around the carpark and figure out which players’ loved ones were parked there.

The RDYSL U-12 squad which recently travelled to Blackpool Cup at Preston North End: Sean McDonnell, Gavin Kielty, Stephen Tighe, Tadgh Morris, Jack Mollahan (Strokestown United), Oisin Kelly, Kevin Hester, Sean Óg Bergin, Mark McDonnell (Castlerea Celtic), Freddie Kelly, Eoin Collins, Eoin Morgan, Conor Kennedy (Ballymoe), Dylan Joyce (Glen Celtic), Shane Duffy, Conor Noone (Moylough ’79), Enda Keane (Kilkerrin United), John Price, Adam Doran (Skyvalley Rovers), Jamie Carr, Seanie McDermott, Christopher Feerick (St John’s Athletic), Sam Hannon and Adam Killian (Roscommon Town).

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In the sporting diary .... ‘Up for the Match’ with Kilglass Gaels

Congratulations to the footballers of Roscommon CBS who landed a Connacht double this week. The first year team beat St. Attracta’s, Tubbercurry 4-16 to 2-9 at Bekan on Tuesday while the Juveniles beat Holy Rosary, Mountbellew 3-13 to 3-9 at the same venue on Wednesday.

Kilglass Gaels GAA Club will host an ‘Up for the Match’ event at Noel’s Bar in Rooskey on Saturday, May 11th ahead of the Connacht Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final between Roscommon and Leitrim on Sunday, May 12th. Panelists include: Seanie McDermott, Martin McHugh, John O’Mahony, Brian Carroll, Attracta Reilly, Fergal McGill, David O’Connor and more. The event, which will feature John Lynch as MC, kicks off at 9 pm and promises to be a night of GAA discussion, banter and craic. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

Kilbride Community Games Sports Day The Kilbride Community Games Sports Day will take place on Bank Holiday Monday (6th) at 6 pm at Kilbride GAA. Open to all boys and girls in the parish from U-6 to U-16. Pictured are the Roscommon CBS first year and Juvenile football teams which won provincial honours earlier this week.

The sporting brief Handball Final defeat Fiona and Siobhan Tully faced a tall order when they took on reigning All-Ireland champions Catriona Casey and Aisling O’Keeffe from Cork in the Ladies Open Doubles All-Ireland final in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan last weekend. The Tullys had made an encouraging start but went down 6-21 in the first. The second was a closer affair but Casey and O’Keeffe triumphed 21-14 to take their fifth title. Lisacul/St. Coman’s pair, Gordon Nolan and Michael Egan, lost out to Tipperary’s Aidan O’Flahery and Liam Bradshaw in the Men’s Junior ‘B’ Doubles

final 14-21, 21-7, 4-21. St. Coman’s Rory Carthy reached the final stages of the 15 & under Juvenile Nationals with two hard fought wins over last year’s All-Ireland U-14 Doubles winner Thomas Magure of Kilkenny 4-15, 154, 11-5 and upcoming Leitrim prospect Ciaran McMorrow 15-4, 15-10. In the 13 & under ‘B’ grade Rory’s younger brother Eoghan came up against a very strong opponent in Darragh Burke from Sligo but went down fighting 2-15, 10-15. He did however qualify for the Plate competition when he duly dispatched Galway’s James Jordan 15-0, 15-3. St. Coman’s’ U-11 ‘B’ doubles duo Cormac Naughton and Seamie Carthy were well

beaten by Galway’s Bertie O’Donnacha and Diarmuid O’Duilleáin 15-2, 15-7 in their Connacht final.

Golf Captain’s Cup The recent Men’s 1942 Captain’s Cup competition in Roscommon was won by Michael Lennon with 41 points. Charlie Farrell was second with 40 while Simon Walker (39) took gross, Paul Cuttle third (39) and Fionn Hoare took the Junior prize (41). The winner of the recent ladies’ 18-hole competition was Paula Quinn with Carmel Walker second and Kay Ruane third.

Marguerite Farrell won the ladies senior’s and John Cooney was best of the gents. In Athlone, Adrian Kelly, Denis Hellen, Frankie Donnelly and Fran McKevitt won the Easter Monday Scramble on 56.9. The Wednesday Open was won by Michael Rock with 43 points and the Midwest Mowers saw Finbar Jordan topping the leaderboard. Meanwhile, the recent AWGS outing was won by Niall Dowling with 30 points while Lily O’Sullivan won the recent ladies’ competition, and Marion Hendrick’s 21 points were enough to clinch the 97 Club event. Elsewhere, Eugene Flanagan just pipped Michael Doyle in the recent men’s competition in

Castlerea. Maura Kelly’s 39 points edged Aine Mhic Suibhne in the ladies’ competition with Mamie Creaton finishing in third place on 35 points. To Carrick next where Niall Loftus won the Monster Easter Open with 46 points and Jamie Mulligan was victorious in the Percy Whelan’s 18-hole Stableford with 41. This weekend sees the Murphy Cup being played in memory of the late Damien Murphy. Phil Emmett, meanwhile, was best of the ladies in the Maria Talbot Perpetual Cup. Phil just about saw off Dolores Murphy to win. Finally for this week, there was great sorrow around Boyle Golf Club last week following the loss of one of the club’s fin-

est members, Sandra McCrann. Sandra was a former committee member and Lady Captain, and was the co-author of the book produced to commemorate Boyle Golf Club’s centenary in 2011. She also gave of her time to the club in many other ways, including helping out with both events in the clubhouse and maintenance on the course. Her easygoing, selfless, inclusive and generous nature are what set Sandra apart - from small acts such as her welcome and support for new members of the club to such significant ones as acting as carer for loved ones who needed her help. Deepest and most sincere sympathies to Tom, Brian, Jake, Niall, and also Meg, on their tragic loss. May she rest in peace.

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The Town are up for the cup! A 70th minute Liam Lynch goal was enough to send Ballinasloe Town through the final of the Hanly Quarries Premier Division Cup following a hard-fought tussle with old rivals Castlerea Celtic in Castlerea last Saturday night. Lynch kept his composure to steer home a Mark Duffy cross to set up a meeting with the winners of Ballymoe FC and St. Peter’s FC. Meanwhile, St. John’s Athletic are going up! The Lecarrow outfit sealed promotion back to the Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division following their 1-0 win over Cloonfad United in Lecarrow on Sunday, Thomas Hurley the scorer after 55 minutes. Roscommon United remain on course for a very successful year following their convincing 3-0 win over Skyvalley Rovers B in the Topline Ward’s Division Two Cup Semi-Final, played in the bright lights of Taughmaconnell last Friday night. The hosts started brightly but United took control of the tie as the game wore on and top scorer Jamie Bracken opened the scoring five minutes before half-time. Skyvalley went in search of an equaliser in the second half but it was the visitors who doubled their lead when Christy Leahy appeared to score direct from a corner kick. One for the dubious goals panel as Paul Allen may also have got a touch. Carl Garvin then

coverted a late penalty to complete the scoring and seal United’s place in the final. There was still time for Skyvalley to miss a late opportunity for a consolation goal when Brendan Meleady’s powerful penalty was brilliantly saved by Adam Bracken. United march on to Friday week’s final against the winners of Glen Celtic and Cloonfad United B (this Friday) before they complete their season with a promotion/relegation play-off. Elsewhere, Moylough ’79, Ballaghaderreen FC and CP Ajax all booked their places in the semi-finals of the Norio’s Takeaway Division One Cup on Sunday.

Moylough overcame a determined Cam Celtic side 4-2 thanks to goals from Matthew Finn, Mike Foley, Pierce Townsend and Finbarr Hughes. Cam had taken the lead by means of an own goal but Shane Dolan’s free kick in the closing stages was but a late consolation for Cam. Ballaghaderreen FC got the better of Dunmore Town thanks to Chris Dunne’s strike after just nine minutes. Rahara Rovers and CP Ajax went all the way to a penalty shootout in their quarter-final. With no goals in normal time or extratime, successful spot-kicks from Ciaran Harkin, Ryan

Larkin, Timmy Fitzmaurice and Darragh O’Rourke saw CP Ajax through 4-2 on penalties. In other news, the Roscommon & District Masters (over 35s) League will commence on May 11th. Applications are currently being accepted up until May 5th. For more information email rdflsecretary@gmail.com. The Roscommon & District Football League extends its sympathies to the families and friends of the late PJ Keogh, Athlone and Sandra McCrann, Boyle. As a mark of respect both St. Peter’s FC and Boyle Celtic games were postponed last weekend. May they rest in peace. Des Hope heads clear for Ballinasloe Town during last Saturday’s 1-0 win away to Castlerea Celtic in the Premier Division Cup Semi-Final. Pic: Mick McCormack

Soccer results Hanly Quarries Premier Division Cup Semi-Final Castlerea Celtic 0 Ballinasloe Town 1 Raftery’s Oakland Hotel Premier Division/Norio’s Takeaway Division One Promotion/Relegation Play-off St. John’s Athletic 1 Cloonfad United 0 Norio’s Takeaway Division One Cup Quarter-Finals Cam Celtic 2 Moylough ’79 4 Dunmore Town 0 Ballaghaderreen FC 1 Rahara Rovers 0 CP Ajax 0. AET (CP Ajax won 4-2 on penalties) Topline Ward’s Division Two Cup Semi-Final Skyvalley Rovers B 0 Roscommon United 3 Joe’s Bar Challenge Cup Semi-Final Boyle Celtic v Moore United, postponed. Ballinasloe Town’s Liam Lynch takes aim during last Saturday’s Premier Division Cup Semi-Final between Castlerea Celtic and Ballinasloe Town in Castlerea. Pic: Mick McCormack

Hanly Quarries Premier Division Cup Semi-Final Ballymoe FC v St. Peter’s FC, postponed.

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Dooner’s weekend predictions The big game of the weekend is Friday night’s rescheduled Premier Division Cup semi-final between Ballymoe and St. Peter’s. The Athlone side must start as favourites. Elsewhere, there’s still plenty to play for in Divisions One and Two…

Friday, May 3rd Hanly Quarries Premier Division Cup Semi-Final Ballymoe FC v St. Peter’s FC. 8 pm Last week’s prediction stands: It’s still difficult to look beyond St. Peter’s FC at this stage of the season. Prediction: St. Peter’s FC Topline Ward’s Division Two Cup Semi-Final. 8 pm Glen Celtic v Cloonfad United B This one could go all the way to

extra-time and penalties. The hosts will be slight favourites. Prediction: Glen Celtic

Saturday, May 4th Norio’s Takeaway Division One Cup Quarter-Final Ballinasloe Town B v St. John’s Athletic. 7.45 pm Newly promoted St. John’s to progress. Prediction: St. John’s Athletic

Sunday, May 5th Norio’s Takeaway Division One Relegation Play-Off At Lecarrow: Ahascragh United v Dunmore Town. 12 pm Dunmore will be favourites to stay up. Prediction: Dunmore Town

The Ballaghaderreen FC team which defied last week’s predictions and overcame Dunmore Town 1-0 in the Norio’s Takeaway Division One Cup quarter-finals.

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The Roscommon senior football team will face a resurgent Leitrim side in the quarter-finals of this year’s Connacht championship at Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday, May 12th. Pic: Mick McCormack

2019 Connacht Championship Countdown!

Mayo and Galway on foreign soil this weekend  SEAMUS DUKE

The 2019 Connacht Senior Football Championship will begin this weekend when Mayo visit New York and Galway travel to London. The ‘big two’, Galway and Mayo, are the strong favourites to win this year’s championship but the start of a new one always brings fresh hope. This week Seamus Duke looks ahead to what promises to be another enthralling Connacht campaign…

Galway Number of titles: 47 Last won: 2018 Manager: Kevin Walsh (5th year) Key players: Shane Walsh, Ian Burke, Damien Comer (currently injured) First game: v London in Ruislip this Sunday Title odds: 4/5 What they’re saying: “You always want to win Connacht. It is a shorter route to the Super 8s and it makes things much easier. It’s been a long time since Galway put two Connacht titles back to back and our aim is to win Connacht if we can”. (Manager Kevin Walsh) Chances: Deserved favourites who were just a kick of a ball away from playing Kerry in this year’s Division One final. The return of the Corofin players and a fully fit Damien Comer will be vital for them. Very strong and improving. Prediction: Beaten finalists

Mayo Number of titles: 46 Last won: 2015 Manager: James Horan (1st year of second term) Key players: Aidan O’Shea, Keith Higgins, Lee Keegan Title odds: 5/4 First game: v New York on Sunday in New York

What they’re saying: “The fact we won the league has not put any added pressure on us at all. It was great to win a national title. It helps in terms of confidence and belief but by the time the players had togged in that day they had already moved on and it was amazing how quickly that happened”. (Manager James Horan) Chances: They look the part under James Horan and a couple of excellent wins against Kerry in the league have brought them back into national focus again. If they win this championship it’s likely that they will have to beat Roscommon and Galway so it won’t be easy. They seem to have a renewed confidence and will have a massive following behind them. Prediction: Winners

Roscommon Number of titles: 23 Last won: 2017 Manager: Anthony Cunningham (1st year) Key players: Enda Smith, Diarmuid Murtagh, Sean Mullooly. Title odds: 10/1 First game: v Leitrim on Sunday, May 12th What they’re saying: “Our biggest goal is to keep improving and improve our performances from the league. Competition for places is high at the moment and it is great to have that. Leitrim have a huge amount of confidence behind them and Terry Hyland has done a great job. We are not looking at Mayo or Galway or anyone else, our sole focus is on Leitrim on May 12th and that’s it”. (Manager Anthony Cunningham) Chances: Roscommon always have a chance of winning the Connacht championship. However, this year they do not have an easy draw. A battle with a rejuvenated Leitrim will be tougher than usual but it is a game they should win. The clash with Mayo would be a different prospect altogether if they can overcome Leitrim. Prediction: Beaten semi-finalists.

Leitrim Number of titles: 2 Last title: 1994 Manager: Terry Hyland Key players: Ryan O’Rourke, Michael McWeeney, Emlyn Mulligan Title odds: 500/1 What they’re saying: “We are going into the Roscommon game to win it and that’s not being cocky or anything like that. If we didn’t think we couldn’t win we would be in the wrong job. Can we beat Roscommon? Yes we can. Will it be tough? Yes it will. It would be a turn up for the books but that’s for other people. It’s a huge game for Leitrim and we need to perform on the day, simple as that”. (Manager Terry Hyland) Chances: It would be a very brave man (or woman) who would predict that Leitrim would win the 2019 Connacht Championship. They would have to beat Roscommon, Mayo and Galway to do so which seems very unlikely. However, their excellent league campaign will give them hope as they take the field in Dr. Hyde Park on May 12th. They will cause Roscommon problems but are unlikely to upset the odds. Prediction: Beaten quarter-finalists

game but we will be going in as underdogs so the pressure will be off”. (Manager Paul Taylor) Chances: Sligo are usually capable of making a shape when it comes to the championship but this year it’s not looking great after a disastrous league campaign that has seen them relegated to Division Four. Assuming that Galway beat London it’s hard to see Sligo causing the Tribesmen too much trouble. They will have to hope for an easy draw in the qualifiers. Prediction: Beaten quarter-finalists

London Number of titles: None Manager: Ciaran Deeley (2nd year) Key players: Ryan Jones, Kiam Gavigan, Anthony McDermott Title odds: 500/1 First game: v Galway this Sunday in Ruislip Chances: London have had a very poor league campaign and finished bottom of Division Four. They have much the same tam as they have fielded in the past three years and although they are capable of playing some nice football, they would have very little chance of beating a powerful Galway team. Prediction: First round defeat

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Number of titles: 3 Last title: 2007 Manager: Paul Taylor (1st year) Key players: Niall Murphy, Adrian Marren, Cian Breheny Title odds: 100/1 What they’re saying: “It was a very difficult league campaign but the mood in the camp is good. We have taken the positives out of the league and the lads are training hard and looking forward to the championship. We have a very young panel and we are looking ahead. We are short a lot of players through injury and retirements but we are building. I presume that we will be playing Galway and if so it will be a tough

Number of titles: None Manager: Justin O’Halloran Key players: Tom Cunniffe, Vinny Cadden, David Culhane First game: v Mayo this Sunday Title odds: 500/1 Chances: The trip to New York is eagerly awaited by supporters of the various Connacht counties and New York have shown that if they can get their act together they can put it up to the visitors. But they will surely be up against it this Sunday. It will be a great weekend for Mayo people in The Big Apple but no luck for the New York GAA team again this year. Prediction: First round defeat

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GAA Results AFL Division Four St Joseph’s 0-8 St. Faithleach’s 0-7 St. Dominic’s 3-5 Strokestown 0-12 Roscommon Gaels 6-14 Tulsk Lord Edwards 1-10 St. Ronan’s 2-8 St. Michael’s 1-10 AFL Division 5 Mid South St. Brigid’s 2-12 Kilbride 0-7 Fuerty 6-12 Pádraig Pearses 1-11 AFL Division 5 North Michael Glavey’s 0-17 Kilglass Gaels 3-7 St. Croan’s 3-16 St. Barry’s 3-11

Fixtures Friday, May 3rd Connaughton Fuels AFL Division Two At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Oran. 8 pm Leydon Brothers’ AFL Division Three At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: St. Barry’s v Elphin. 8.30 pm Saturday, May 4th Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division One (7 pm) At Abbey Park: Boyle v Michael Glavey’s At Woodmount: Pádraig Pearses v Roscommon Gaels At Mulhern Park: Fuerty v St. Faithleach’s At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Clann na nGael At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Western Gaels Sunday, May 5th Connaughton Fuels AFL Division Two (2 pm) At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v Strokestown At Kilbride: Kilbride v Tulsk Lord Edwards At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Elphin At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Kilmore Leydon Brothers AFL Division Three At Western Gaels: Western Gaels v St. Dominic’s. 1.15 pm At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v Ballinameen. 2 pm At Kilronan Park: Shannon Gaels v Pádraig Pearses. 2 pm

Underage update Thursday, May 2nd U-14 Football League Division One At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v St. Brigid’s At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Dominic’s Friday, May 3rd U-12 Spring League Division Four At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v Éire Óg. 7 pm MFL Division Three At Ballinlough: Éire Óg-Michael Glavey’s v St. Michael’s. 7 pm U-16 Football League Division Three At Strokestown: Elphin-Ballinameen v St. Michael’s. 7 pm U-16 Football League Division Four At Woodmount: Pádraig Pearses v St. Brigid’s. 7.15 pm At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Pádraig Pearses. 7 pm Sunday, May 5th U-12 Spring League Division One (11 am) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Castlerea St. Kevin’s At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Pádraig Pearses At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v St. Dominic’s U-12 Spring League Division Two (11 am) At Western Gaels: Western Gaels v Boyle At Orchard Park: Elphin v Kilbride At Croghan: Shannon Gaels v St. Croan’s U-12 Spring League Division Three (11 am) At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Kilmore At Peadar Earley Memorial Park: Michael Glavey’s v Oran U-12 Spring League Division Four (11 am) At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v Tulsk Lord Edwards At Strokestown: Strokestown v St. Faithleach’s At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: St. Barry’s v Kilglass Gaels U-12 Spring League Division Five (12.30 pm) At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v St. Ronan’s At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: St. Barry’s v Elphin At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Western Gaels U-12 Spring League Division Six (12.30 pm) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v St. Dominic’s At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Pádraig Pearses At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Castlerea St. Kevin’s Monday, May 6th U-12 Spring League Division Three (11 am) At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v St. Michael’s U-14 Football League Division One At Abbey Park: Boyle v Roscommon Gaels. 7 pm U-14 Hurling Féile At Athleague: Four Roads v Pádraig Pearses. 1 pm

BREAKING BALL

Spoils shared in Meath challenge Senior Football Challenge

Rossies can topple reigning champions Connacht LGFA Minor Football Championship ‘A’ Final Roscommon v Galway on Monday, May 6th at Enﬁeld at 6 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon and Galway square up at minor ‘A’ level for the second year in a row in the provincial decider when they go head to head in Ballintubber on Monday. In 2018 Galway went ahead early but Roscommon staged a late comeback which just fell short. This weekend Ollie Colgan’s team will be con-

centrating on getting off to a good start against what is a very strong a strong Galway side. Roscommon have a number of excellent performers throughout the field and the likes of Sasha Lavin, Saoirse Wynne, Megan Kelly, Kelley Colgan, Oonagh Kelly, Aimee O’Connor, Ellen Irwin and Kara Earle will be hoping to lead the team to what would

be a historic win against the reigning champions. Roscommon have been getting closer and closer to the ‘big two’ in Connacht at the elite level in recent years. Hopes are very high that this very well coached and managed team can land a major Connacht title for Roscommon. They have the players and the determination to do so. Prediction: Roscommon

Full round of league action this weekend There is a full round of games this weekend in the football leagues in Divisions one, two and three. These are ‘starred’ matches when the clubs will have to play without their county players. In Division One all the games are on Saturday evening at 7 pm. High-flying Pádraig Pearses have Roscommon Gaels at home, while Boyle will be hoping to make home advantage count against Michael Glavey’s. Fuerty entertain an-

other side who are going well, St. Faithleach’s, at Mulhern Park. St Croan’s need points on the board and they have a tough game against Clann na nGael at Enfield. At Kiltoom Frankie Dolan will be on the line with Western Gaels as they take on his own St. Brigid’s. In Division Two on Sunday the pick of the matches looks to be the meeting of Castlerea and Kilmore at O’Rourke park and Kilbride and Tulsk at Kilbride.

nelly, who scored his side’s first goal, Roscommon were irresistible at times in the first half and stormed into a 2-6 to 0-6 lead at the break. The visitors were even more impressive in the second half and a brilliant

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There was nothing separating the sides following last Sunday’s challenge game between Roscommon and Meath in Arcath. The game was played to mark the opening of St. Vincent’s GAA Club’s Masterson Park. Goals from Andy Glennon and Cathal Heneghan helped Roscommon into a 2-5 to 0-4 half-time lead but

Meath were better in the second half and two goals from Owen McDonnell and James Conlon ultimately earned them a share of the spoils. Roscommon’s preparations continue ahead of their Connacht Championship Quarter-Final against Leitrim at Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday, May 12th.

Neilan makes the cut Roscommon referee Paddy Neilan has made this year’s senior football championship panel. Referees were chosen following a series of physical fitness tests and playing rules examinations as well as on their Allianz NFL performances earlier in the year. This will be Neilan’s third year on the panel after the St. Faithleach’s club man was selected by the GAA’s Referee Development Committee.

Ladies Football update

Young hurlers in ﬁve star Mayo win The Roscommon U-17 hurlers earned an impressive 5-10 to 1-12 win over neighbours Mayo in Tooreen last Sunday as they opened their Celtic Challenge Cup campaign in style. Captained by Adam Don-

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individual goal from Sean Trundle followed by Adam Donnelly and Eoin Kiernan each completing a brace of goals, ensured that they ran out comfortable winners. Roscommon will face Donegal on Wednesday, May 8th in the next round.

The Roscommon U-17 hurlers who were too strong for Mayo in Tooreen last Sunday.

Hannon’s Hotel AFL Division One Semi-Finals Kilbride 5-18 Western Gaels 2-6 The Old Stone House AFL Division Two Quarter-Finals St. Dominic’s 3-16 Éire Óg 1-8 St. Brigid’s 10-12 St. Barry’s 2-13 St. Mary’s 9-11 Pádraig Pearses 4-4 Shannon Gaels 5-6 Michael Glavey’s 1-16 Castlerea Vehicle Recycling AFL Division Three Semi-Finals Boyle 10-8 St. Faithleach’s 4-7 Castlerea 6-10 St. Croan’s 0-11 Castlerea Vehicle Recycling AFL Division Four Semi-Finals Kilmore 5-11 Oran 2-6

Fixtures Sunday, May 5th Gannon’s Eggs & Poultry U-16 League Finals Division 4A At Enfield: Four Roads v Michael Glavey’s. 12 pm Division 3A At Enfield: Kilbride v St. Croan’s. 1.30 pm Division 3B At Ballyleague: St. Barry’s v St. Ciaran’s. 2 pm Division 2B At Ballyleague: Shannon Gaels v Pádraig Pearses. 2.30 pm Division 2A At Ballyleague: Oran v Roscommon Gaels. 3.30 pm Division 1A At Ballyleague: St. Brigid’s v St. Dominic’s. 4 pm Division 4B At Kilglass: St. Michael’s/St. Ronan’s v St. Mary’s. 4.15 pm Division 1B At Kilglass: Boyle v Kilmore/Elphin. 5.45 pm Monday, May 6th Connacht LGFA Minor ‘A’ Final At Enfield: Roscommon v Galway. 6 pm

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