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Agricultural Relief I am a part-time farmer and I understand that I will inherit my father’s farm after his death. He is quite elderly and in poor health at present. Whilst I will obviously be very grateful for the farm I am very concerned that I may be left with a large tax bill. I believe the farm may be worth around €750,000 at the moment. I understand that the relevant tax date will be the date of my father’s death. Please advise me. At present, a child may inherit up to €320,000 from their parents without being liable for tax. Any inheritance valued in excess of this amount will be taxed at a rate of 33%. This tax is called Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) or more commonly inheritance tax or gift tax. However, farmers may qualify for a very valuable relief called Agricultural Relief. If you qualify for the relief then the CAT will be calculated on 10% of the market value of the agricultural property received as a gift or inheritance. You essentially get 90% of the market value of the agricultural property tax free. Example, if you qualify for Agricultural Relief the value of the farm you are scheduled to inherit will no longer be valued at €750,000 for tax purposes. Instead it will be valued at just 10% of its value and you will be considered to have received an inheritance of €75,000 for tax purposes, well below the tax threshold resulting in €0 inheritance tax liability. In order to qualify for this 90% Agricultural Relief you must pass two tests i.e. be a “farmer” and also an “active farmer” as defined by the Revenue Commissioners. The farmer test is a financial test whereby 80% or more of your gross assets, after receiving the agricultural inheritance, must comprise farm assets. You must also be an active farmer for 6 years after you get the inheritance of agricultural property OR you must lease the land to a person who is an active farmer for the 6 year period. An active farmer is a person with a formal agricultural qualification or if you do not hold one of the formal agricultural qualifications you must spend 50% of your normal working time farming agricultural property. This criteria applies to a gift or inheritance of agricultural property. May I respectfully suggest that you liaise with your Accountant and secure tax planning advices so as to ensure you are best placed to qualify for agricultural relief in due course.

e l p o e WATCHING P With PAUL HEALY

Well, were you at the match? Was I at the match! Was I at the match! What a day I had! A good one? Don’t talk to me! What happened? Well, I went into town early on Sunday, around 1.30. All set for Roscommon and Leitrim. Well hyped I was. And…? So I was walking up Main Street, just soaking in the atmosphere. Then I met these two buskers, right characters they were. From Dublin… You greeted them, then moved on…? Eh, no, I actually had a pint with them. A pint! Ah sure you have to be sociable. They couldn’t get over how cheap the pint is in Roscommon. Then…? Then at around 2.30 we headed off for the Hyde. We? The three of us, the two buskers and myself. Pat and Mike, that was their names. And… Well, we got to Casey’s roundabout, and we were swamped by politicians. It was a handshaking marathon. We had selfies with MEPs, we had arguments, we had banter, it was great craic. Then… Then we got to the Hyde at about 3 o’clock, maybe ten past.

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And in you went… No! I helped Pat and Mike set up their gear. Guitar. Banjo. Ukelele. Very versatile! By the way, is it the law now that everyone has to own a Ukelele? Wha…? Oh never mind. So anyways, you helped your new Dublin busker friends Pat and Mike to set up, and then you finally went

into the Hyde and cheered on the Rossies…? Well, not quite. I got a bit carried away with the emotion of the day, the good weather, the ould election atmosphere, the jolly Dubs. So I sang a song with them. What did you sing? A couple of Percy French numbers, then some Elvis… Eh…okay…DID YOU GO INTO THE HYDE THEN? Well, no, but I could tell that Roscommon were flying and scoring goals. Ah, from the roars of the crowd… No, Pat was following it on Twitter, and leaving the singing to myself and Mike…anyways, when I heard that Shane Killoran had scored two goals, I sang ‘Dear Old Elphin’. Lovely! You’re some bucko. So, were people contributing to the box? Yeah, a few coins, but mostly election leaflets, to be honest. What happened in the end? Well, I finally got in to see a bit of the match, then we did a bit more busking after the game. I hope you’re not going to abandon the GAA, the Rossies in particular! Oh definitely not, love the Rossies! So we’ll see you in Castlebar! Absolutely! You won’t go to the election count, you’ll stick with Castlebar? Sure I’ll have to…I’m gigging with Pat and Mike outside MacHale Park!

Our Alternative Awards The ‘How not to launch a National Broadband Plan’ Award

This column is prepared by Dolores Gacquin, Solicitor. Byrne Carolan Cunningham have offices in Athlone, Moate, Lanesborough and Galway.

The Government has given its blessing to the multi-billion euro National Broadband Plan. Fine. Some people disagree with the decision, a majority are just relieved that, concerns over the costs notwithstanding, there are grounds for hope. But it has been shoddily handled. Agriculture Minister Michael Creed lets it slip that ‘preferred bidder’ Granahan McCourt will only be coughing up a mere €200 million. Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe airily responds that he can’t possibly comment, due to “confidentiality of the company” etc. Fast-forward a few hours, and, with pressure growing and elections ever closer, Minister Richard Bruton says it would be helpful if the level of financial input by the preferred bidder is revealed. Cue a statement from Granahan McCourt, confirming an initial investment of €220m. And they wonder why we are cynical?

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PIC OF THE WEEK: A young fan pictured at the Roscommon/Leitrim game in Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday. Picture: Michael McCormack

What we liked… Roscommon made an impressive winning start in the championship, defeating an outclassed Leitrim by 3-17 to 0-12 in Dr. Hyde Park.

What we didn’t like… Staying with sport, we were more than a little disappointed at the news that former Irish international, very capable manager and allround good guy Chris Hughton had been rather ruthlessly sacked as manager of Brighton – AFTER he kept them in the Premier League!

Last Saturday we made our first visit to the much talked of 4G pitch at Creggs Rugby Club. Wow! The facilities there are superb. Congratulations to all involved. Honourable mention to Michael Finneran and his board at Roscommon Racecourse, who, as ever, start a new racing season by quietly introducing enhanced facilities at Lenabane.

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The incident occurred on Monday afternoon when two men, aged in their 70s and 80s, and a woman in her 50s, sustained injuries at two properties in Lanesboro. It is believed a man in his 20s,

who was known to the female victim, was restrained by a number of bystanders following the incident. Emergency services were alerted and the man was taken by ambulance to University Hospital

Galway but subsequently passed away. A postmortem was due to take place on Tuesday and the results are likely to impact on the Garda investigation into the matter.

OranAthleague minor team reunion The Oran-Athleague minor football team which won the Roscommon Championship 50 years ago in 1969 are having a get together in October of this year. If anyone has press cuttings, photos or other memorabilia in connection with that win, the organising committee would be very interested in them. Please contact any of the following for further details: Domnick Connolly 087-2451267, Padraig Whyte 087-6762537, Michael Cuddy Oran 086-6080917 or Marty McDermott (Dublin) 077-2588599.

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Finally, some election atmosphere… Eight days to go, and while you couldn’t say there’s election fever, there’s finally some momentum to Election 2019. Just about! Election candidates have relished the excellent weather recently and are out in force, canvassing away. The recent Lamb Festival, the Roscommon v Leitrim match and Roscommon Races were all a bonus for candidates in that they presented an opportunity to meet large numbers of people in the one location. In relation to the local elections, the feeling throughout the county amongst people who are interested in this type of thing is that there are probably four to five very strongly fancied candidates in each of the three six-seaters…with one/two seats up for grabs in each area!

Thoughts on ‘Pool and Spurs I was only six or seven years of age – yes, it’s so long ago, Eamon de Valera was probably our President, and the Bay City Rollers were probably in fashion. It’s my first memory of seeing, and being mesmerised by, soccer. There was a soccer match on the television – which was rare enough in those days. In black and white, of course. I was smitten by the style and panache of one of the two teams in action. Or were there three teams? I remember being confused. There was one team, and then there was Spurs…and Tottenham Hotspur. What was the commentator at? Eventually it dawned on me…Tottenham and Spurs were the same. I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for them, with their swashbuckling style, their sense of adventure. Many, many years later (but still a long time ago), I went to an Arsenal-Spurs game. Such excitement! The superstars I daydreamt of in Rooskey were suddenly there in the flesh. I waited in wonder for Glenn Hoddle, Ossie Ardiles, Ricky Villa and Liam Brady to display their magic. When it ended 0-0, I felt suitably cheated! And now Spurs are in the Champions League Final, following an amazing victory over Ajax, another team with plenty of ‘swash’ and ‘buckle’. What Spurs have achieved

Fans pictured at the Roscommon/Leitrim game in Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday. Picture: Michael McCormack

is remarkable. I met a few still-stunned Spurs fans at the weekend (there are some out there, in Rossie-land) and yet…much as I like the club, my heart is with Liverpool on this one, in this unlikely football fantasy. Why? Because Liverpool have been wonderful this season, a relentless, thrilling, honest leave-everythingon-the-pitch football force. I didn’t much like their manager, Klopp, when he first arrived in England. Now I’ve warmed to him. His team has been superb. As has he. Liverpool’s extraordinary win over an admittedly defensively pitiful Barcelona gave us one of the great soccer nights in decades. And there really is something very special about big European football nights at Anfield. When the fans sing ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ there, it is pure hair-standing-on-backof-neck stuff. Even when I was a teenager, a passionate Leeds fans then as now, there was something special about Anfield on European football nights. I like and admire Spurs, but Liverpool have been a joyous rolling pleasure this season.

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After running Manchester City so close in the Premier League, few would begrudge them victory in the Champions League Final.

The Late Late: A-pealing as ever So in this dream, two top TV executives fly in from the US (where else, for the purposes of this sarcastic piece?). They got down to business pretty quickly. “So, like we said in our email, you guys have the longest running chat show in the world! You guys are sitting on a phenomenon! Like we said, we gotta check this out! Thanks for meeting us!” Being some sort of an Independent guru in the television industry (in this dream), I spluttered: “Eh…you’re going to love it. Are you absolutely sure it’s this Friday night’s show you want to see?” The American guests were sure, they had flown in especially. The older guy reasoned:

‘It was last Friday night. There was nothing I could do. It was too late. The executives watched, open-mouthed, when Ryan featured some ladies from the ICA demonstrating how to peel potatoes’

“We’ve had Carson, we’ve had Letterman, we’ve had Jimmy Kimmel, we’ve had Stephen Colbert, we’ve had James Corden…we need something new!” Sadly, there was time in my dream – just before I woke up – to proceed. And so it came to pass. The two American TV agents, with their big budgets and their desire to find out what was the secret behind the success of the world’s longest running chat show, sat in the Late Late Show studio. It was last Friday night. There was nothing I could do. It was too late. The executives watched, open-mouthed, when Ryan featured some ladies from the ICA demonstrating how to peel potatoes. They steadied themselves a little when the ‘entertainment’ show then diversified into a discussion with a group of teenagers about exam pressures and such issues. I pretended to be asleep (well, I suppose I was) when the pregnant mannequin/robot was brought on to the set, and Ryan and two ‘midwives’ proceeded to deliver a ‘baby’. The American TV executives were more bewildered than angry. We had a drink afterwards. “Exam students, old ladies peeling potatoes, a robot giving birth, I can’t understand it” the older guy said, shaking his head while enjoying his Guinness. “I don’t get this Late Late Show thing, I don’t know if we could possibly work with that template…” I did some thinking on the spot…I had just started to tell him about Daniel and Majella’s B&B roadshow when I woke up…

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Marty McDermott

Please continue your preferences for Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice and Cllr. Orla Leyden

Dear v oter, Over recent weeks Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had the honour of meeting the people of my Roscommon Electoral lectoral Area on e coming days I will the doorsteps, on the streets and in my workplace, John Corcoran Menswear. In the continue to do my best to cover this vast area, listen to the issues that concern you,, and ask for your support. Dermott. I am married I am a 39-year-old native of Oran, the eldest of eight children of Billy and Ann McDermott. to Deirdre (Crehan) and we live at Oldwood, Roscommon town, with our daughterss Grace and Emily. I am a young, first-time candidate with fresh ideas and would be privileged and honoured onoured to represent you if given the opportunity on May 24th. I feel that I have strong insight into business ness and local h (and learning from) community issues, as from a very young age I have spent a lot of time working with my father in his role as a self-employed bread agent. Over the past 19 years I have enjoyed working with John Corcoran in his landmark menswear shop in Church Street, Roscommon. I am asking for a chance to prove to you that I can be a hard-working, energetic public ublic representative who is passionate about this great county and who has the interestss of all its people at heart.

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NEWS…at a glance ‘Thank you’ from Roscommon town DIL The Roscommon town Darkness Into Light Committee would like to express sincere thanks to everyone who participated in walking, talking and running with us at our Annual Darkness Into Light event last Saturday morning (11th). Thank you for turning up in your hundreds at the early hours of a bright and dry morning to support this worthy cause, demonstrating your enthusiasm for spreading the message of Hope. A special thanks also to all our volunteers, those who kindly donated and for the beautiful music of Roscommon Solstice Choir. Looking forward to seeing you all again in 2020!

Barn dance in aid of Hospice A Big White Barn dance in aid of Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice will take place in the Punch Bowl, Ballyhean, Castlebar on Friday and Saturday, June 7th and 8th. Music by Cliona Hagan and Stuart Moyles on Friday night and Patrick Feeney and Nigel Livingstone on Saturday night with full bar in marquee. Tickets available at local hospice shops, online at Eventbrite.ie or at the Punch Bowl. All welcome.

Roscommon Heritage Group meeting Roscommon Heritage Group will meet on Tuesday, May 21st at 8.30 pm at Gleeson’s

Wellbeing Talk at St Coman’s Wood

A fundraising Monster Auction will take place this Saturday (18th) at 3 pm to aid the refurbishment of St. Ronan’s Hall in Keadue. Items available will include furniture, electrical items, vouchers, unwanted gifts, and much more. Donation drop-off point at St. Ronan’s Hall this Saturday (11th) from 1 pm to 2 pm and Thursday (16th) from 8 pm to 10 pm. Contact 087-2459222 or 087-2021620 if you want items collected.

An informative Wellbeing Talk will take place at St. Coman’s Wood NS in Roscommon town on Thursday, May 23rd at 8 pm. This educational and informative talk will take place in the hall on the junior site and will be delivered by the National Parents Council. “All parents of children in the school are welcome to attend and will benefit greatly from the advice and knowledge to be gained on the night. The well-being of your child and enhancing their lives should be paramount for all parents and this talk will cover a lot of key areas,” said Geraldine Grealy PRO for St. Coman’s Wood. For further information, parents can call the school, visit the school website www.comanswoodprimary.ie follow them on Twitter or check out www.npc.ie. The Parents Association are encouraging all parents to please support and attend this short talk if possible before the end of the school year.

Roscommon SPCA fundraising events

Cuidiú Week runs until next Monday

Townhouse, The Square, Roscommon town. If interested please call the re-elected secretary, Theresa on 087-7554393 or you can email her at theresacathyhelenmurray@gmail.com.

Monster Auction in aid of St Ronan’s Hall

Roscommon SPCA will host a number of fundraising events over the next two weekends. The animal welfare society will host a car boot sale this Saturday (18th) at Casey’s Londis, Roscommon town, from 9 am to 3 pm. Roscommon SPCA will host its annual street collection in Ballaghaderreen next Friday and Saturday (May 24th and 25th). Your help would be greatly appreciated. On the same weekend, the SPCA will hold annual Church gate collections on Saturday and Sunday (25th and 26th) at Elphin, Creeve and Ballinagare Churches. All money raised will go directly to the society’s community spaying/ neutering programme for cats.

Parent support charity Cuidiú has invited its 20+ branches nationwide to join in the ongoing celebration of Cuidiú Week 2019 (Monday, May 13th to 20th). Cuidiú is a national charity which is run solely by volunteers. Across the country volunteers will host local events during Cuidiú Week, the charity’s annual 7-day promotional campaign. From Monday, May 13th, Cuidiú LongfordRoscommon will spend seven days engaging and promoting Cuidiú as a whole organisation with emphasis on our three key sectors: antenatal, breastfeeding support and parent to parent support. Cuidiú means so much to so many. Branches

Dr. Cathal Kilcline of Carrownabrickna, Roscommon, and past pupil of Roscommon CBS, recently launched his book, ‘Sport and Society in Global France: Nations, Migrations, Corporations’ at National University of Ireland, Galway. He is pictured here with Professor Philip Dine (Head of French at NUIG).

nationwide reach 100s of parents every week. ‘Cuidiú Week’ gives the organisation an opportunity to be seen by new audiences within our local communities. For more information on Cuidiú LongfordRoscommon check out the Facebook page or log visit https://www.cuidiu.ie.

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SHANAGHER Kathleen • Independent Community Candidate • – Roscommon Municipal Area –

“In my first term I have travelled around the area meeting with people and making representations on their behalf. I have represented the Council at many events and promoted the County as a great place to live, work and visit.” Full-time County Councillor for 5 years and Community Worker 20 years • Chairperson of Roscommon Tidy Towns Association • Member of the Lamb Festival Committee • Member of Roscommon Lions Club • Member of the Roscommon Agricultural Show Committee Volunteer at many events, such as: • The Ronan McCormack Charity Challenge • Pieta House” Darkness Into Light Walk” • The Easter Parade • Flag Day Collections • Turning on of the Christmas Lights

Iw would be delighted to continue representing you for another term and assist with issues such as: • Grant Applications • Housing • Medical Cards • SEAI Insulation Grants • Home Help • Educational Courses • Continue to promote County Roscommon in relation to job creation and as a tourist destination through Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands

ARD AOIBHINN, ATHLONE ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN

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Brave campaigner Tracey laid to rest There were emotional scenes in St. Patrick’s Church, Cloverhill and Ballinderry Cemetery on Monday afternoon as brave cancer care campaigner, Tracey Brennan (33), was laid to rest. Family, friends and fellow campaigners gathered to celebrate the life of the Cloverhill mother-of-one, who passed away at Galway University Hospital last Friday (10th) following a long and brave battle with cancer. Having been diagnosed with stage two cancer in 2017 following a smear test, Tracey had campaigned with Galway woman Áine Morgan and Vicky Phelan from Limerick so that the immunotherapy drug Pembrolizumab would be made available to all cervical cancer patients. Tracey was unwavering in her fight to ensure access to the drug. During their tireless campaign, the group had met with representatives from the HSE and

the Department of Health last December. They received word earlier this year that the drug known as Pembro would be made available to cervical cancer patients. Tracey’s colleagues from Roscommon University Hospital formed a poignant guard of honour as the funeral cortege made its way to St. Patrick’s Church on Monday. The Funeral Mass was concelebrated by Fr. Jerry Lannigan from Donamon, Deacon Sean Talbot and Fr. Raymond Browne, Parish Priest of Fourmilehouse, where Tracey lived with her husband Aidan and three-year-old son Evan. Tracey is survived by her husband Aidan, son Evan, parents Pauline and MJ, sisters Amanda, Emma and Laura, brothers Michael and Tommie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, niece, nephew, relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends.

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Priest dies after alleged hit and run PADRAIG MORRIS

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The victim of an alleged hit and run incident in the Drumboylan area last weekend was named locally as retired priest Fr. Michael Guckian, who was originally from Drumboylan, Co. Roscommon, but who had lived with the Oblate Order in Inchicore, Dublin. The 81-year-old was fatally injured at approximately 11 pm on Saturday night when he was struck by a car. It was reported that the vehicle did not remain at the scene. Fr. Guckian was treated at the scene but pronounced dead a short time later. Following the incident, a man in his 20s, pre-

sented himself at Carrick-on-Shannon Garda Station and is assisting Gardaí with their inquiries. No arrests have been made. A full forensic and technical examination of the scene was carried out on Sunday morning. The road from Derrenargon Cross to Leitrim Village was reopened on Sunday evening. Gardaí at Boyle are investigating the incident and witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact Boyle Garda Station on 0719664620, the Garda Confidential Line on 180066111 or any other Garda Station.

A Go For Life Games Practice Workshop, in association with Roscommon Sports Partnership, will take place today (Thursday) from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm in Kilbride Community Centre, Fourmilehouse. All groups are invited to attend and take part in games of Malai (Cornhole), Flisks and Scidils in a friendly atmosphere. Malai (Cornhole) is a new beanbag target game originating in the US, Flisks is based on horseshoe pitching and Scidils is based on bowling. The emphasis of the games is on participation and fun. Refreshments will be available at break-time. A County Go for Life Blitz will take place on May 30th in Kilbride Community Centre from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm, where the top three teams on the day will be invited to represent Roscommon at the national games in DCU. The National Go for Life Games are scheduled for the June 8th. Elaine Igoe, Sports Development Officer with Roscommon Sports Partnership, said: “The local and national games are incredibly fun, relaxed and social, it’s not always about winning but the competitive streaks really come out on the day”. Each year Roscommon sends a team to the National Games in DCU. Last year Dysart Rural Men’s Shed, Strokestown Silver Streaks and Knockcroghery Violet Hill represented Roscommon, with the latter team coming away with the Spirit of the Games Award on the day. Sue Gildea, programme manager from last year’s games, says: “The kind of energy and enthusiasm that the Go for Life Games inspires is proof that older people can continue or even start to live very healthy, active lives at any age – and on their own terms”. If you are interested, want more information or wish to take part in our upcoming events, please call Elaine on 090-6630853.

A thank you from the Rafterys The family of Tom and Ann Raftery (Glenamaddy) would like to sincerely thank everyone who joined them to celebrate their parents’ 50th Wedding Anniversary recently. A big thank you for all the cards and gifts and kind wishes. They are greatly appreciated.

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‘Living with Dementia’ conference in Boyle Noticing a much-loved family member or friend’s cognitive decline can prove to be extremely upsetting for us. And, as everyone will experience different levels of emotions when dealing with the many issues, signs and symptoms surrounding dementia, an annual ‘Living with Dementia in Rural Ireland’ conference, being held to specifically address and discuss readers’ concerns, with a focus on ‘Disability and Human Rights with Dementia’, has been arranged to take place on Monday, 27th of May in King House, Boyle, County Roscommon. A diagnosis of dementia can place not just an enormous, and often unsustainable financial and emotional pressure on those living with the condition, it can also cause stress and anxiety for those caring for them. For this reason, this month’s conference welcomes a range of expert speakers such as John Quinn from

Brisbane, Australia and Carol Hargreaves from Scotland, who will share their own personal stories and experiences with attendees. In addition, such intellects as Mary McCarron, Professor of Ageing and Intellectual Disability at Trinity College will provide an expert insight into the area of Down Syndrome, Dementia and Palliative Care. Those living with dementia will know that adapting to a new lifestyle, which can often include disrupted sleep patterns, medical insurance issues, social isolation, and other dementia-related symptoms, may make the task of managing the condition a particularly arduous one, both for them and for their caregivers. To that end, conference organisers have promised attendees “will hear from family members who live with dementia and how they adapt to the new circumstances in their lifestyle”.

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In addition, London-based Jules Montague, a neurologist specialising in dementia, and NUIG graduate Orna Doris, a Speech and Language therapist, will be on hand to provide their own expert advice. All in all, for those who may feel that nobody understands, the agenda, which is set to showcase ‘a day of positive and honest interaction between those living daily with dementia and the researchers, medical professionals and support providers’ will be on offer in order that those living in rural Roscommon who are affected by this serious mental health issue can not just connect with others, but will hopefully get a better understanding of the condition as a whole, with advice regarding supports on offer to help them learn how to work towards living a more balanced and improved quality of life.

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Athlone Choral Society’s Concert The Athlone Choral Society is looking forward to its annual Summer Concert. The society has been working hard for the last few months learning new pieces and reviving some old favourites! With a great mixture of special guests including soprano Aisling Kenny, string quar-

tet ‘Impromptu’, Le Chéile Singers and organist Daren Lane, you’re assured of a wonderful night’s entertainment. Experience this much-anticipated performance on Saturday, May 25th at 7 pm in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Athlone.

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All nine Fianna Fáil candidates pictured after they had handed in their nomination papers recently.

“Fianna Fáil has nine excellent candidates in the Local Elections in Roscommon…the greatest number of any party. It’s in the hands of the people now…by voting for a Fianna Fáil candidate you are voting for a strong team in County Roscommon”

Fianna Fáil – A strong team in County Roscommon Fianna Fáil is the party with the greatest number of candidates going forward to contest the Local Elections on May 24th in Roscommon and the party is well positioned to increase its number of county council seats – that’s according to chairman of the Roscommon/Galway CDC, P. Burke. The party is running three candidates in each municipal district with Malachy Hand, Seamus Kelly and sitting councillor John Keogh contesting the local elections in the Athlone area. The Director of Elections for the Athlone Municipal District is PJ O’Connor. Sitting councillors Paschal Fitzmaurice and Orla Leyden along with Marty McDermott will be contesting the local elections for Fianna Fáil in the Roscommon Municipal District with Director of Elections being Sean Mahon. The Boyle Municipal District will see sitting councillors Joe Murphy and John Cummins and Aidan Sampey fly the flag for the party with Director of Elections Vincent Moran at the helm in the Boyle area. Chairman of the Roscommon/ Galway CDC P. Burke is confident of the party’s votegetting ability on May 24th. “We have a very good team in the Athlone, Roscommon and Boyle areas and the candidates and their teams are all working

very hard to maximise the number of seats. We currently have six seats and I would be very hopeful that we can increase on that. I want to wish all of the candidates the very best as they continue on the canvass over the coming week,” said Mr. Burke. Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy said: “The canvass is going well throughout the county and our nine Fianna Fáil candidates are putting in a huge effort and I am very confident of success for them. We have nine excellent candidates and it’s heartening to see that Fianna Fáil is the political party with has the greatest number of candidates going forward for the Local Elections. It is in the hands of the people now – by voting for a Fianna Fáil candidate you are voting for a strong team in County Roscommon,” said Deputy Murphy. Director of Elections for Fianna Fáil in Co. Roscommon, Patsy Feehily, who is also Vice-Chairperson of the Roscommon/Galway CDC, said he is very optimistic for the party’s chances in the local elections. “I think we have an excellent team in place and I would be very hopeful that Fianna Fáil can increase the number of seats in the forthcoming local elections,” said Mr. Feehily.

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Next week’s elections will be first major verdict on Leo’s administration

On Friday week (24th of May) the people will go to the polls in the European and local elections in what will be the first major test of the Government since they took office. On the 14th of June 2017, Leo Varadkar was elected Taoiseach. It will be very interesting to see what the verdict of the public will be. The European elections will give a reasonable idea of how the public are feeling after two years of this current Government. There are mixed signals in the Irish economy. On one hand there is plenty of employment, and wages are growing at a modest rate. However, there are a number of huge problems, not least the chronic housing situation, homelessness, unaffordable rents and the fact that in the larger urban areas, young couples simply cannot afford to get on the property ladder. Fine Gael’s traditional strong support among the farming community is also under the spotlight as many farmers are disillusioned at poor prices and dwindling incomes. The massive overruns in spending on major infrastructural projects like the Children’s Hospital and The National Broadband Plan have led to accusations of financial recklessness. But despite all those problems, and the fact that Leo Varadkar is prone to shooting his mouth off from time to time – something that gets him into bother – it looks like Fine Gael will probably hold on to their national vote of about 30%. Fianna Fáil are in a very difficult position. They can claim that they are ‘acting in the national interest’ by propping up the current Government, and while they have been very critical of some Government policy, the bottom line is that they are keeping them in power. They are caught talking out

of the two sides of their mouth all the time. They have some strong candidates running in the Euro elections and will be in with a chance of taking the final seat in this Euro constituency, that’s assuming that Mairead McGuinness, ‘Ming’ and Matt Carthy will hold on to their seats. Micheál Martin will probably hold on as leader but it would be very unusual for the main ‘opposition’ party not to have gains in a mid-term election – but that’s what’s likely to happen. Not a great sign for the future if we have a general election within the next 12 months. Having said that, it is almost inconceivable that the party would not win a seat in this constituency, with Brendan Smith and Anne Rabbitte in the field. It would be a very poor result indeed if one or other were not to take the seat made vacant by Marian Harkin.

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There are mixed signals in the Irish economy. On one hand there is plenty of employment, and wages are growing at a modest rate. However, there are a number of huge problems

Sinn Féin have three high profile outgoing candidates in the Euro poll and Matt Carthy, Lynn Boylan and Liadh Ní Riada should all be re-elected. The dramatic rise in support for Sinn Féin has stalled and they seem to have reached a plateau somewhere short of 20% nationally. Labour are struggling badly. There was a time when the party would do well in Dublin in particular, but those days are over. They may have an outside chance in the Capital with Alex White, but that’s about it. The Independent sector is well-populated. There are a number of interesting candidates this time around. Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan looks like he will retain his seat in this constituency but it will be interesting to see how Clare Daly and Mick Wallace do in Dublin and Ireland South respectively. Peter Casey may have a chance in this area but I have a feeling that Ming has cornered the ‘protest’ vote. Despite the fact that Brexit has dominated the news headlines over the past 12 months and the fact that many of our farmers are in receipt of payments from the EU (in terms of grants), I am of the firm opinion that there is very little or no interest in these European elections. The fact that they are being held on the same day as the local elections will ensure a decent turnout, but I shudder to think of how low the turnout would be if they were held on their own. However, it won’t lessen the intensity, as this election will be hard-fought. The prize for the winners is massive…a huge salary and generous expenses, which is guaranteed for five years! In this constituency I am predicting seats for Mairead McGuinness, Matt Carthy, Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan and Brendan Smith.

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CANDIDATE IN THE ROSCOMMON LOCAL ELECTORAL AREA Local Elections 24th May 2019 Thanks to everyone I met over the campaign for your time and encouragement on the door step. I hope to call to many more homes in the coming days to ask for your No. 1 Vote or highest preference on 24th May in the Roscommon Electoral Area. A special thanks to my campaign team for believing in me and giving up their time to canvass. Thank you.

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At the launch of Sunflower Day, at Lisloughrey Lodge Hotel, for The Mayo Roscommon Hospice Palliative Care Service, whcih takes place on June 7th and 8th, pictured were:Left to right: Mandy Maher(Catwalk Model Agency), Pauline McLynn, Joanne Hynes(Hospice Chairperson), Martina Jennings (Hospice C.E.O.). Pic:Trish Forde.

Hospice calls for Sunﬂower volunteers National Sunflower Days for Hospice are coming up on Friday and Saturday, June 7th and 8th and as many volunteers as possible are needed to help raise funds and make the event a success. Sunflowers will be on sale at stores in Roscommon town and other local towns.

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Personal injury claims ‘an epidemic’ – Healy Eames Independent European Election candidate for the Midlands NorthWest EU constituency, Dr. Fidelma Healy Eames, has labelled spiralling personal injury claims as an “epidemic”. This was the conclusion she came to after listening to more than forty business people from across the region gathered in the Maudlins House Hotel in Naas on Friday last. This issue has also been brought to her attention by Galway businessman Pat McDonagh of Supermac’s renown. Dr. Fidelma said: “Many businesses can no longer afford their insurance

premiums due to exorbitant payouts. Concerns about exaggerated claims in the workplace were detailed. I was shocked by the range of personal injury claims for soft tissue injuries, ranging from €15,000 to €600,000. These claims were made for soft tissue injuries plus associated post-traumatic stress. “This was fully corroborated by the Occupational health specialist present, Dr. Deirdre Gleeson, Specialist in Occuptional Health, Medwise, Naas, Co. Kildare. She confirmed that the Personal Injury Commission (PIC) report reveals that less severe injuries attract

higher levels of damages in Ireland than in other EU countries. “The problem seems to be that we have developed a ‘compensation culture’ in Ireland. A recent Amárach study showed that 82% of Irish people agree that a ‘compo culture’ exists here. One businessman present said the spurious claims amounted to ‘outright fraud’. “This is not to suggest that there aren’t fair and genuine injuries that are worthy of compensation. They are not the problem and they actually attract the same level of pay-out as in other countries.

“It is urgent that the Judicial Council Bill is enacted without delay so that judges are accountable to a professional body in the same way as doctors, solicitors and teachers are accountable to their professional bodies. “The question is whether the political will exists within government to get the Judicial Council Bill through. What is certain is that the current level of pay-outs for spurious claims is putting an incredible cost on business and is inhibiting job creation” concluded Fidelma Healy Eames.

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“I am very pleased to hear of the ongoing initiatives of Anthony Waldron in promoting the SUCK VALLEY WAY and indeed lots of other ancillary tourist friendly pursuits in my adopted County of Roscommon. There are fantastic opportunities for tourists and locals alike and I am delighted that we finally have someone promoting these projects. I am a retired Civil Servant with less than 10% vision and fishing is of great interest and importance to me. I have used some of the disabled fishing facilities on the River Suck and other lakes in the area and can highly recommend them to others. Enhanced feelings of independence and well being as a result of my day trips have proved beneficial and therapeutic. I am delighted to see our local amenities being promoted in this way. I feel it is very important that more facilities are provided for people with disabilities and in this regard I am aware that Anthony Waldron is committed to this. Go neiri an bothair leat a Antoin - beidh mé ag vótáil duit sa toghchán atá le teacht” – Pearse Bolger, Castlerea

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我和 Tony认识 10年了，我感觉他是为了政治而生，他身上充满正能量的政治细胞，他对当地的社会有独特的见解，我相信他能有更好的方法。据我所知他曾经访问过中国两次，全世界的人都知道中国是个大市场，而他也注意到了，我希望他能搭起两国之间的桥梁，ŉ 当地的人民做贡献。 I have now known Tony Waldron for ten years and it is clear to me that he is born for politics. He has unique insight into how communities work and how to engage with those communities and make them better places to live. Tony is well known to the Chinese community and he has in fact visited our country on two occasions and is fully aware of the great potential that exists in bringing our peoples together for our mutual benefit. – OwenWang 13/05/2019

My name is Tony Hogan and I will be voting Tony Waldron number 1 in the Roscommon local elections. As a current university student in Dublin, I hope to return to Roscommon to benefit from local employment initiatives that Tony has mentioned time and time again. With the help of Tony, there will be increased investment in tourism and therefore more job opportunities for young people like myself to stay in Roscommon Is mise Tónaí Ó hÓgáin agus beidh mé ag votail Tony Waldron uimhir 1 don toghchan aitiula Ros Comain. Mar mhac léinn Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Atha Cliath, ba mhaith liom teacht abhaile chun bhain Usaid as na tionscnaimh fostaiochta aitiula a luaigh Tony aris is aris. Leis an gcabhair agus tacaiocht 0 Tony, beidh nios mo infheistiocht 1 dturasdireacht agus nios mo fostaiocht do na daoine dige 1 Ros Comain cosuil liomsa. – Mine is Tónaí Ó hÓgáin

“Although I cannot vote in this local election, I welcome the opportunity to re-iterate my complete and utter support for Anthony Waldron in his campaign to get elected as your representative on Roscommon Local Authority. I have been a regular visitor to your beautiful county of Roscommon over the past couple of years participating in the Ballintubber Castle archaeological dig. I have always been warmly welcomed with open arms and chief among the local people who stand out in this context is Anthony Waldron. I have watched him work tirelessly for his community day and night, helping to promote tourism, local small business and cultural heritage. He has been instrumental in putting on the Annual Suck Valley Walk in which I have participated over the years. The Suck Valley Way trail which he has advocated and fought for is one of the many outstanding attractions which draw people to the Hidden Heartlands in Co. Roscommon. Anthony has worked closely with the archaeological investigation at Ballintubber Castle in the quest to preserve this element of Irish history. He is a candidate who is dedicated to what is important to the people of a region that I have come to know and love. If I could cast a vote for Anthony Waldron I would and fervently ask you to do the same.” – Bryce Beasley, University of California, Davis, California, USA.

Sou nativa do Brasil e estou na Irlanda desde os últimos 3 anos. Desde que cheguei a Co. Roscommon eu me tornei familiarizada com o Antony Waldron, uma pessoa muito maravilhosa que faz de tudo para ajudar a sua comunidade e aqueles que vem para viver e trabalhar aqui. Ele está sempre trabalhando em idéias para Ballintuber, com o fantastico castelo historico, um lugar maravilhoso para visitar. Ele está planejando estabelecer caiaque, canoagem e trilhas ao longo do Rio Suck, perto de Ballintubber. Com certeza ele estará recebendo meu voto nas próximas eleições locais. I am a native of Brazil and have lived in Ireland for the past 3 years. Since I came to Co. Roscommon I have become acquainted with Antony Waldron. I have found him to be a very helpful person who does everything to help his community and those who come to live and work here. He is always working on ideas to make Ballintuber, with it’s fantastic old castle, a better place to visit. He is now planning to establish kayaking, canoeing and rambling trails along the River Suck close to Ballintubber. He will certainly be getting my vote in the upcoming local election. – Luana Scuciato

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There will be an open day at Kilbride Community Centre in conjunction with Kilbride Vintage Club this Sunday (19th) from 3 pm to 6 pm. All are welcome to view the centre’s facilities including sports hall, social hall, gym, shop and new AstroTurf pitch. The committee at Kilbride Community Centre are extending this special invitation as part of the ‘Big Hello’ community events taking place around the country.

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Also offering modules in Early Childhood Care & Education: Child Development & Creative Arts. What will it cost? Courses are provided free of charge, there is also a travel and meal allowance, all Books, materials and exams are free of charge. Childcare Childcare places are available in recognised ECCE settings (TEC Scheme). Further information on this from Roscommon County Childcare Committee 094-9622540. What level of education is required? There are no formal education requirements to join VTOS.

Leah McDermott, Melissa, Kate, Immacula Cuddy pictured at the Roscommon Lamb Festival Family Day at Loughnaneane Park. Pic Michelle Hughes Walsh

Can I join the programme? Yes, if you are over 21 and in receipt of jobseekers allowance/jobseekers benefit or signing for credits for at least six months or In receipt of a one-parent family payment, disability allowance, farm assist, disability benefit or invalidity pension for at least six months or are a dependent spouse for at least six months. For further information please contact any of the above co-ordinators. If you have already received confirmation of a place on VTOS there is no need to attend.

Helen Dolan and Anna Corcoran pictured at the Roscommon Lamb Festival Family Fun Day at Loughnaneane Park. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Éadaoin Connolly won first prize with her pet lamb at the Roscommon Lamb Festival Family Fun Day at Loughnaneane Park. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Pictured at the Roscommon Emergency Services Open Day at Roscommon Fire Station were Ruairi and Garvan Curran. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Roscommon Emergency Services Open Day at Roscommon Fire Station were Jack Keighery, Mark McLoughlin and Simon Flaherty. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Roscommon Emergency Services Open Day at Roscommon Fire Station were Tracy, Michael and Shane Farrell. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Roscommon Emergency Services Open Day at Roscommon Fire Station were Aisling and Aimee Coyne. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

As your Non-Party Indepdendent HAC Candidate I am committed to continue to work towards: • Better Employment – Calling on the IDA to bring jobs to Roscommon • Improved Broadband connectivity for businesses and the wider community • Support for Agriculture – Fair Play for farmers – Suckler Cow Grants and Beef Prices • Improvements to Health Services – Restore A&E Service at Roscommon University Hospital, improve Psychiatric Services, move foward with Rehabilitation Unit and the additional 50 bed unit for Sacred Heart Hospital • Continue fighting to retain Post Offices and Garda Stations and maintain the survival of Rural Ireland • Securing Grants for local projects in the Boyle Municipal District • Carry on raising the plight of infrastructure, roads and housing in the local community • Raising environmental issues and Tidy Towns • And keeping to the core issues that are relevant to our area and our Community

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IT’S NOT FAIR! Murphy says Government is ignoring farmers Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has accused the Government of ignoring the farming community by failing to bring in changes to the Fair Deal Scheme which would benefit those working in the sector. Deputy Murphy said: “The Government made grand announcements that they would amend the Fair Deal legislation to support farm families. These vital changes would have brought in a Bill to cap farm contributions from farm assets at three years, if a family member is continuing to work on the farm. “Heads of Bill have still not been published despite much anticipation in the farming community. This delay is unacceptable and will mean that farm families across the country are losing out on the benefits of this scheme. “This has been a bugbear for farming families for years, and these changes are desperately needed to make the scheme fairer and to ensure that older farmers can access the care they need”. Deputy Murphy said that the farming community is “up in arms”.

He added: “There have been no supports for the sector as Brexit looms. There have been no changes to the Fair Deal Scheme. The sector is being neglected. All attempts should be made to support them”.

Pictured at the Roscommon Emergency Services Open Day at Roscommon Fire Station were David Langan, Dean and Conor Mulligan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

PUBLIC NOTICES EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, LOCAL ELECTIONS AND REFERENDUM ON THE THIRTY-EIGHTH AMENDMENT

NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF POLLING STATIONS Persons who would usually vote at: Ballyforan Hall will now vote in St. Aiden Community Meeting Room, Ballyforan. Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy

Slatta National School will now vote in Ballyfeeney National School, Kilglass. Note:- Ballyfeeney National School is not wheelchair accessible on this occasion due to ongoing improvement works.

VARIATION NO. 2 OF THE ROSCOMMON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2014 - 2020

Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended) & Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)

FINTAN J. MURPHY Local returning officer Constituency of Roscommon

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, LOCAL ELECTIONS AND REFERENDUM ON THE THIRTY-EIGHTH AMENDMENT 24th May, 2019

In accordance with Section 13(8) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended, notice is hereby given that Roscommon County Council has made Variation No. 2 to the Roscommon County Development Plan 2014-2020. A Copy of the Variation may be inspected at the following locations: 1. The Planning Department, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon, County Roscommon, during the hours 9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.30p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. (All LAPs) 3. Roscommon County Library and the Branch Libraries of Boyle, Roscommon, Castlerea (please contact your local branch for opening hours) 4. The Roscommon County Council’s website: www.roscommoncoco.ie

Date:

Martin Lydon Director of Service Housing, Planning, ICT, Water Services, Roscommon Municipal District and Head of Finance 13 May, 2019

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL COMHAIRLE CHONTAE ROSCOMAIN

24th May, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICES

Signed:

PUBLIC NOTICES

ACCESS TO POLLING STATIONS Any Electors with a physical illness or physical disability, whose name is not on the postal or special voters list, and who may have difficulty gaining access to his or her local polling station, may apply to have his or her vote transferred to a more accessible polling station in their constituency/local electoral area. This facility is intended to assist electors who find access to their local polling station difficult because of the situation or design of the building. In order to avail of the facility, an elector should apply in writing to me by Wednesday 22 May 2019 at the latest. A special application form is not necessary. If possible, the elector should suggest an alternative polling station in the constituency/ local electoral area which is both suitable and convenient to him or her. FINTAN J. MURPHY Local returning officer Constituency of Roscommon

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 Roscommon County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to close the road referred to hereunder. Road to be closed: The L-7114-0 at Emmoo Townland will be closed between its junction with the N63 and the L-1806-0 at Ballynacullia. Alternative Routes: Traffic will be diverted from the L-7114-0 onto the N-63 to Roxborough 3rds/Ballinaboy 4rd then turning left on to the L-1806-0 to its junction with L-7114-0 and vice versa. Period of Closure: The period of closure is from 30th May 2019 to the 14th June 2019 inclusive. Reason for Road Closure: Laying of water mains along the public road as part of Water Networks Programme – Irish Water. All necessary approach signage and diversion signage will be used at the required locations as per Traffic Management Plan. Residents will be contacted and notified directly by the Contractor in advance of the closure. Closures will be phased to ensure minimum disruption to locals. Maps showing proposed closure/diversions are available on www. roscommoncoco.ie Objections may be made in writing to the undersigned in respect of the proposed temporary road closure to arrive not later than 12pm on Tuesday 21st May 2019. Water Services Section Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98

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Mid-Roscommon Vintage Club

OPEN DAY @ Kilbride Community Centre, Four Mile House Sunday, May 19th 2019

1pm — 5:30pm

Join us on our Open Day to view the treasures of days gone-by. Take a chauffeured trip in one of the club member’s vintage cars.

BBQ/Tea & Sandwiches, and music on the day. Families and all welcome.

At the match… Fans pictured at the Roscommon-Leitrim game in Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday. Pictures: Michael McCormack

• Tarmonbarry • Rooskey • Cootehall • Ballyfarnon • Cortober • Arigna

Contact for more info: Kevin Kenny (086 086 9014) Noel Simpson (087 230 4960) John Farrell (johnfarrell11@hotmail.com) Bernard Kearney Jr (086 395 5130)

• Ballinagare • Kilmore/Dangan • Strokestown • Elphin • Tulsk • Drumboylan

• Croghan • Frenchpark • Ballaghaderreen • Boyle • Ballinameen • Keadue

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Tulsk farmer enters ROSCOMMON local election race SALE 87 Males and 19 Females

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59-year-old John Groarke from Tulsk is contesting this month’s local elections in the Roscommon Local Electoral Area as an Independent candidate. The bachelor farmer had previously entered the Irish Presidential race last year. Mr. Groarke, who hails from Fairymount, failed to receive a nomination from local authorities, but learned a few valuable lessons along the way. “I learned that it wasn’t a level playing field for starters. The President of Ireland (Michael D Higgins) had a monopoly and the three main parties joined together to get their man elected,” he said. John is once again hoping to represent the “ordinary working man” as he canvasses for votes in Roscommon. His main motivation he says, is to represent schoolchildren and younger people as they campaign to save the environment, an issue close to his heart. The Tulsk man doesn’t believe the elected Independent TDs have done enough for ordinary Irish men and women and he also believes more needs to be done to protect

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farmers and to create jobs in rural Ireland. “The way I see it there needs to be a big overhaul of the beef industry and the farming industry as to how the farming community sells their produce. The main players are the meat factories and the supermarkets and they’re getting too big of a chunk…the farmers are only getting a minor cut of it,” he said. “If I’m elected I will be pro-

moting issues including the environment, an overhaul of the agricultural sector and job creation, and of course Brexit is another issue. Brexit was ill thought out by the Tory party and it’s time the people of Ireland stood up for themselves,” he said before suggesting that members of the Irish diaspora overseas hit the British and European economies “where it hurts” in order for Ireland to be heard in the Brexit debate.

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Pictured at the Roscommon Emergency Services Open Day at Roscommon Fire Station were James Horan, Mark Gilleran and Pat Finn. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

How was your recent experience at Roscommon Hospital? National Patient Survey underway The third National Patient Experience Survey is now underway in Roscommon University Hospital. This annual survey, which is the largest of its kind in Ireland, offers patients the opportunity to share their experiences in hospital and tell management what improvements they believe are necessary. This provides a clear picture of the safety and quality of care in Irish hospitals, as seen through the eyes of patients. An estimated 28,000 patients will be eligible to participate in this year’s survey. Since 2017, over 26,000 patients have completed the survey nationally, making over 40,000 comments on the care and treatment they received in hospital. Last year’s high response rate of almost 45% in Roscommon University Hospital indicates the strong desire of patients to talk about their experiences in hospital in order to bring about meaningful change. The National Patient Experience Survey contains a total of 61 questions on topics such as admission to hospital, care and treatment on the ward, trust in hospital staff, respect and dignity, and discharge from hospital. All patients aged over 16 years of age who spend 24 hours or more in hospital and are discharged during the month of May are eligible to participate in the survey. HIQA’s Tracy O’Carroll, visiting Roscommon University Hospital last Thursday, encouraged all eligible patients in Roscommon to participate in the survey. “It is important that as many patients as possible tell us about their experiences of care so that we can identify what is working well in our hospitals, and

where improvements are needed. While a number of positive changes were identified in the second National Patient Experience Survey in 2018, a lot more needs to be done. It is by listening and learning from the experiences of patients that we can bring about effective and sustainable changes across the healthcare sector,” she said.

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Gardening equipment worth thousands stolen from van near Boyle Gardaí in Boyle are appealing for information following the theft of thousands of euro worth of gardening equipment on Wednesday afternoon. The theft occurred between 1 pm and 3.30 pm when a van was parked at the viewing point at Doon, on the Sligo Road from the town. Several

pieces of equipment were stolen from the van including lawnmowers and strimmers. Anyone who might have noticed anything suspicious at the viewing point between on Wednesday afternoon is asked to contact Boyle Garda Station on 071-9664620.

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NOTICE OF POLL ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL 1. A poll for the election of members for this local electoral area will be taken on Friday, 24th of May 2019, between the hours of 7.00 a.m. and 10.00 p.m. 2. The following are particulars of the candidates, whose names will appear on the ballot papers in the order shown:ATHLONE LOCAL ELECTORAL AREA Other Name(s)

Address

Occupation

Name and address of Name of Political Party, if any proposer, if any

Connaughton

Ivan

Main Street, Athleague, Co. Roscommon

County Councillor and Auctioneer

Non-Party

Fallon

Laurence

Ballagh, Rahara, Co. Roscommon

Farmer and Public Representative

Non-Party

Grehan

Ger

Camla, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon

Farmer

Fine Gael

Hand

Malachy

Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon

Public Affairs Consultant and Farmer

Fianna Fáil

Harney

Joe

Taylorstown, Monksland, Co. Roscommon

Auctioneer

Sinn Féin

Kelly

Seamus

Carranure, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon

Farmer

Fianna Fáil

Keogh

John

Rose Cottage, Cloongowna, Bealnamulla, Athlone, Co. Roscommon

Solicitor and Public Representative

Fianna Fáil

Kilduff

Donal

Glanduff, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon

Building Contractor

Non-Party

McCabe

Derek

Barley Fields, Bealnamulla, Athlone, Co. Roscommon

Legal Executive Lawyer

Non-Party

Naughten

John

Ardkeenan, Drum, Athlone, Co. Roscommon

Farmer and Public Representative

Fine Gael

Ward

Tony

Carrick View, Curraghboy, Athlone, Co. Roscommon

Public Representative

Non-Party

Description Surname

BOYLE LOCAL ELECTORAL AREA Other Name(s)

Address

Occupation

Name and address of Name of Political Party, if any proposer, if any

Byrne

Valerie

Lisduff, Elphin, Co. Roscommon

Public Representative

Non-Party

Callaghan

Liam

Rathmoyle, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Farmer and Public Representative

Fine Gael

Crosby

Tom

Ballytoohey, Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon

Businessman

Non-Party

Cummins

John

Abbeytown, Boyle , Co. Roscommon

County Councillor

Fianna Fáil

Hussain

Sajjad (Saj)

1 Gleann Ard, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon

Barber

Non-Party

Mulligan

Michael Patrick

The Square, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon

Public Representative and Shopkeeper

Sinn Féin

Murphy

Joe

Gortlustia, Scramogue, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon

Postperson

Fianna Fáil

O’Donnell

Mary

1 Droim Catha, Ballinameen, Boyle, Co. Roscommon

Researcher

Non-Party

Reynolds

Andrew

Mullagh, Rooskey, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Roscommon

Entrepreneur

Fine Gael

Sampey

Aidan

Fairymount, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Factory Employee

Fianna Fáil

Suffin

Keith

17 Plunkett Avenue, Boyle, Co. Roscommon

Community Worker

Fine Gael

Description Surname

ROSCOMMON LOCAL ELECTORAL AREA

Occupation

Name and address of Name of Political Party, if any proposer, if any

Grange, Granlahan, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon

Farmer and Auctioneer

Fine Gael

Domnick

Moyliss, Fuerty, Co. Roscommon

Sales Manager

Non-Party

Dineen

Nigel

Arm Cashel, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Auctioneer and Public Representative

Non-Party

Fitzmaurice

Paschal

Ballindrimley, Castlerea

Shop Keeper and County Councillor

Fianna Fáil

Groarke

John

Carnakit, Tulsk, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Farmer

Non-Party

Leyden

Orla

Office: Goff Street, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon

Public Representative

Fianna Fáil

McDermott

Marty

56 Oldwood, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon

Shop Manager

Fianna Fáil

Morris

Padraig

Coolougher, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Farmer

Non-Party

O’Brien

Séamus

24 St. Ledger Estate, Arm, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Chef

Sinn Féin

Shanagher

Kathleen

Ard Aoibhinn, Athlone Road, Roscommon Town

County Councillor

Non-Party

Waldron

Anthony (Tony)

Ballintubber, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Businessman

Non-Party

Description Surname

Other Name(s)

Address

Coffey

Gerry

Connolly

Shane Tiernan, Ceann Comhairimh/Returning Officer, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon Town

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Pictured at Tony Waldron’s Local Election launch in Nancy’s, Roscommon recently were Michael Holland, Luana Scucieto, Damien Garvey, Tony Waldron, Amy Finan, Gail Murray and Seamus Ward. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Pictured at Tony Waldron’s Local Election launch in Nancy’s, Roscommon Lorna, Lindsay and Anna Gill and Chris O’Gara and Tony Waldron, recently were Lorcan Dowd, Thelma Keenan, Martin Conneally, Tony pictured at Tony’s Local Election launch in Nancy’s, Roscommon Waldron, Louise Conneally and Owen Wang. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin recently. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Fitzmaurice hails Granlahan scheme

Cloontuskert project welcomed Cllr. Domnick Connolly has welcomed the commencement of works on the Cloontuskert Tidy Towns project which he says he has consistently supported at Roscommon County Council level. “I want to compliment the hard-working committee who are doing great work on behalf of the local community and assure them of any support that they require into the future” he said.

Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice has welcomed the start of work earlier this week on a low-cost safety scheme in Granlahan Village. He said that the work between the national school and the community centre will include the removal of a clay bank to facilitate the widening of the road and the installation of a new footpath to make it safer for young and old. “Many young people walk from the school to the community centre and these works will make it very safe for them. I am delighted to have submitted this scheme along with one in Kilmurry to the Council and delighted that they were successful in getting approval. “These low-cost schemes make a huge difference and if re-elected to Roscommon County Council I intend to submit more of them, to benefit many rural communities”.

Grehan says Council should do more on phone coverage Fine Gael candidate for the South Roscommon electoral area Ger Grehan says that Roscommon County Council and local councillors should play a stronger role in demanding improved mobile phone coverage quality in the county. Mr. Grehan said: “The mobile phone is a key tool for all of us in every walk of life. For example, for farmers these days, the mobile phone is almost as important as the tractor or the grape. “Throughout Roscommon there are still too many coverage blackspots. On my election canvass I have spoken with families in Dysart, Fuerty and Four Roads whose houses don’t have adequate coverage. “Roscommon County Council and elected councillors should play a stronger role in demanding proper quality coverage for local areas and local people. If I’m elected on May 24th, this will be a priority for me”.

Sampey: ‘Ballaghaderreen clean room would create jobs’ Fianna Fáil local election candidate for the Boyle Municipal District, Aidan Sampey, has called for IDA investment in the provision of a clean room facility in Ballaghaderreen which could create improved local employment opportunities. “The availability of a clean room facility is vital to attract the pharmaceutical industry or other scientific-based employers. Ballaghaderreen has the facilities to provide for this. The success story of international companies such as Harmac in Castlerea speaks for itself.

Civic Ofﬁces’ decision has been vindicated – Connolly Cllr. Domnick Connolly has hailed the success of the Council’s Civic Offices which he says proves that the decision to proceed was the correct one. “As one of the councillors who was proud to support the Civic Offices project, I am delighted with the excellent service being provided by the staff of Roscommon County Council. It is now a one-stop shop where one can conduct all their business with the council in the one location without having to go to several different offices as was the case in the past”.

In October 2018 Harmac marked 20 years in operation in Castlerea and has grown its workforce to 300 which is a terrific achievement and evidence of being a vital employer in the locality,” said Mr. Sampey. “Ballaghaderreen Business Park has a number of vacant premises which would be a suitable location for a clean room. I believe that if Ballaghaderreen had this facility it might encourage

foreign direct investment, given its access to the N5. “Another example of a successful facility is Vistamed in Carrick-on-Shannon which opened its doors in 1998 and now employs over 400 people. Vistamed recently added a 22,000 sq.ft. clean room to its Leitrim-based plant, due to an increased demand from the global medical device market.

Callaghan defends Ring, critical of national media The national media is no friend of rural Ireland according to Cllr. Liam Callaghan, who was speaking at an election launch recently. A Fine Gael councillor, Mr. Callaghan was heavily critical of a recent Late Late Show in which sports pundit Pat Spillane was critical of Rural Affairs Minister Michael Ring. Mr. Callaghan said no minister has been more supportive of Rural Ireland than Minister Ring. “It is clearly obvious RTE had done no research on the Rural Affairs Dept. and its achievements under Clar, Town and Village Rural Regeneration and USS scheme. These schemes have been a major support to rural communities in Co. Roscommon. “Most recently, the National Broadband Plan is been heavily criticised in the national media”. Cllr. Callaghan said the rural Ireland deserves the same services as the East of the country. “We need balanced regional development and broadband and good road infrastructure to help achieve this. I could only imagine the reaction of

Cllr. Liam Callaghan and Minister Michael Ring.

the media if the Government shelved the Broadband plan,” concluded Cllr. Callaghan.

“Ballaghaderreen and surrounding areas has suffered with the closure of factories in recent years such as ECMA cigar factory and Dawn Meats processing plant and the area is crying out for a boost to its economy. The people are ready, the facilities are there, we now need IDA Investment in our town,” he concluded.

Coffey makes election pledge to farmers Fine Gael candidate for the Roscommon Municipal District Gerry Coffey says that there are too few farming voices on Roscommon County Council. Coffey, who has a beef & suckler farm in Granlahan, is pledging to be a strong and demanding advocate for farmers if he is elected as a councillor on May 24th. Gerry Coffey said: “When I was growing up, there were many farming voices in Roscommon politics. For example, John Connor, Liam Naughten RIP and Tom Callaghan were all farmers. Tom Foxe RIP, who was an agricultural advisor, had a very strong association with farming. “Today there are too few politician-farmers in Roscommon and in Ireland in general. On my canvass – which has extended from Lanesboro to Gorthaganny – farming issues have come up on hundreds of doorsteps. “If I am elected as a county councillor, I will be a strong, demanding and relentless advocate for farmers. “Roscommon is a farming county, and our County Council should have farming voices”.

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THE FLOATING VOTER PAUL HEALY’S wry take on Election ’19 Our survey said: Worrying ‘Times’ for FF? The results of an Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll on the Midlands North-West constituency (European elections) make for grim reading for Fianna Fáil – and are very encouraging for Fine Gael. The poll has Mairead McGuinness (Fine Gael) on top with 26%, followed by Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan on 16%, Matt Carthy on 14%, and the other Fine Gael candidate, Maria Walsh, on 11%. Fianna Fáil will be shocked that their candidates have a combined first preference support of just 13% – 8% for Brendan Smith and 5% for Anne Rabbitte. Maverick Independent Peter Casey polled 9%. If these figures are an accurate indication of how the vote will go on May 24th – and they may not be – Fine Gael has a chance of a sensational two-seat return in the four-seat constituency. Fianna Fáil, on these figures, could struggle to take a seat, while Roscommon’s transfer-friendly Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan will be safe. On these figures, Matt Carthy will also be elected, meaning outgoing MEPS McGuinness, Ming and Carthy would be returned, with FF, Maria Walsh and Peter Casey battling for the last seat. But…it is only an opinion poll, and a relatively early one at that!

Anger in Slatta… A local election candidate says that people in the area are angry at the ‘removal’ of Slatta National School as a polling station. Tom Crosby (Independent) says that a number of people have approached him to express their anger at the news that Slatta National School has been removed from the list of polling stations for the forthcoming local and European elections. Mr. Crosby said that people will now have to travel out of their community and will no longer be able to vote where “their parents, grandparents and great grandparents” have voted over the years. He said: “This is seen as yet another example of showing total disregard for a rural community. It is obvious there was little or no resistance to Roscommon County Council or the Court Service, who are responsible for this decision. If I am elected to Roscommon County Council I will have this matter put on the agenda of the Council”.

Peter’s win-win day at the Races He finished second in the 2018 Presidential election – but Peter Casey was a clear winner at Roscommon Races on Monday!

By all accounts, Mr. Casey proved to be extremely popular when he turned up at Lenabane for the first race meeting of the season. When I rang him on Tuesday, the colourful candidate was still enthusing about the warmth of the welcome he received in Roscommon. And he revealed that he had two winners from three bets! “I got an amazing reception at Roscommon Races. What an evening! I even had two winners, from three bets. I must have shaken hands with over two hundred people, everyone was so nice and welcoming”. Mr. Casey said that the clear message from race-goers in Roscommon was that he is a voice for people who are disillusioned with the traditional political parties. Having spent three hours at the races, the Derry-born businessman and Donegal resident joined supporters and friends in Roscommon’s famous post-races bar, McCrann’s of Castle Street.

Oh brother! Denis & John – it’s no big deal! I’ve always felt that media attempts

to ‘make some hay’ by focussing on brothers Denis and John Naughten at election time is a pretty lame exercise. Denis is the former Fine Gael TD who is now an Independent. His brother John is a long-standing Fine Gael councillor. At the time of the 2016 General Election, Cllr. John canvassed for Denis (running as an Independent). Not unreasonably, it peeved Fine Gael, but it was also entirely understandable, in my view. Mind you, John’s official ‘explanation’ wasn’t to cite brotherly loyalty; instead he justified his position by saying that he was anxious to see a TD elected in South Roscommon! Three years on, and the pesky media is trying to stir things up again, pointing out that some prominent election boards for Cllr. Laurence Fallon feature a big image of Deputy Naughten. “Wonder how that goes down with Fallon’s rival for a seat in the area: Naughten’s brother John” The Sunday Times mischeviously mused at the weekend. I suspect that it’s not that big a deal, it’s realpolitik at play. Cllr. Fallon and Cllr. Domnick Connolly (also Independent) are after all well established as part of a political Holy Trinity with Denis.

Astute political alliances… Laurence Fallon is not the only Roscommon county councillor with a prominent Independent TD ‘at his side’. We’ve become used to the unofficial alliance between Denis Naughten and Cllrs. Fallon and Domnick Connolly, but the formidable new electoral force in these parts, one Michael Fitzmaurice, is no slouch either when it comes to forging a close relationship with key councillors. Independent TD Michael has linked up (informally) with Independent councillors Ivan Connaughton and Nigel Dineen. Cllr. Connaughton and Deputy Fitzmaurice have hosted joint public meetings; Cllr. Dineen, in the manner of Denis Naughten and Laurence Fallon, even has a large photograph of ‘Fitz’ prominently placed on some of his election billboards. Deputy Fitzmaurice has a similar understanding with Independent candidate Declan Geraghty in the

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Cllr. Laurence Fallon pictured with Shane Tiernan, Returning Officer, after the former recently lodged his nomination papers for May’s local elections.

Reynolds: Local ventures can end vacant property scourge Local Fine Gael candidate for the Boyle Municipal District, Andrew Reynolds, has called for an end to the “vast amount of vacant properties – both residential and commercial – which are a blight on our landscape”. Mr. Reynolds said he believed that the key to keeping people locally in employment is a focus on small commercial ventures located across rural Ireland. “We need to look at the huge volumes of unoccupied retail units in our local towns and villages and work collectively to encourage and develop small viable enterprises which will breed life into these areas. The key to the success of this proposal lies both with those of us living in rural Ireland and the local authority to do everything in its power to remove the obstacles which currently impair those trying to get off the ground. “We have a major housing crisis in our country yet we have hundreds and hundreds of vacant rural homes throughout Ireland that with small grant aid from Roscommon County Council, could be reopened and utilised, and enhance our local community,” he said.

Future for small farmers is under serious threat – Byrne

Ballinasloe LEA. This is a clever winwin tactic – good for Deputy Fitzmaurice, good for the councillors/candidates involved. These astute arranged political marriages/ alliances would of course come under pressure if any of the

councillors were to pursue General Election ambitions of their own; however, our sources suggest that, contrary to what some observers expected, Cllr. Connaughton is not likely to declare as an Independent candidate in the next General Election.

Election candidate Cllr. Valerie Byrne attended a farming meeting in Ballinasloe last week which was organised by the Beef Plan Movement. At the meeting, farmers from the region highlighted what they have described as a beef prices crisis. Cllr. Byrne (HAC) said that farmers have been raising the issue of the beef crisis but that it is not been taken seriously. Cllr. Byrne said that while the meat factories and large supermarkets are making profits from the beef produced by farmers, the farmers are not getting their fair share of profits. “Small farmers need part-time employment along with their farm enterprise to make a living. At the meeting which I attended, farmers called on the minister to intervene and to ensure that farmers get fair play before small farmers disappear as a viable group. “Small farmers have no chance unless the government and the minister intervene immediately” Cllr. Valerie Byrne concluded.

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THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL Best for election exclusives, analysis and comment…the poll-topping People! ELECTION DESK Cooperation maximises funding opportunities – Fallon Ballyforan a ‘shining example’ The future development of rural communities depends on cooperation between the community, County Council and State agencies and the village of Ballyforan is an example of what can be achieved with such cooperation, Cllr. Laurence Fallon has said. Cllr. Fallon, a candidate in the Athlone Electoral Area, said: “The best way to maximise funding for any community is to develop a long-term strategy. Mechanisms can be put in place which will help communities to develop a long-term plan and in so doing provide an opportunity for groups to draw down national funding as it becomes available, either through Clar programmes, through Town and Village or enhancement programmes”. Cllr. Fallon added: “Our villages need a lot of investment but it cannot happen on a piecemeal basis, it can only happen once we have a proper plan in place for each village and in doing so we will generate a longterm plan both for the viability of the village and also for the growth of all the villages throughout the area”. Outlining how such work has taken place in the village of Ballyforan, Cllr. Fallon explained: “Over the last two years Roscommon has refocused its priorities with regard to how it will develop communities as well as towns and villages. Ballyforan is one village I have worked closely with and there is an excellent vibrant community there both at local and at GAA level and working together they have secured funding for a range of projects that will enhance the community. “The children’s play area is a tremendous example of what can be done to improve facilities for young children while the state-of-the-art gymnasium is in keeping with the Healthy Ireland priorities. Probably the most exciting project I have been involved with in Ballyforan has been the digital hub. “We hear a lot about broadband, particularly in relation to rural villages. With the roll-out of the National Broadband Plan now approved it will still be a number of years before every home and business has access to high speed broadband so in the meantime what we

es Cllr. Naughten welcom broadband call ed Cllr. John Naughten has welcom the h wit d cee pro to n isio dec the ing: National Broadband Plan, say t -ou roll the of e anc ort “The imp al of high speed broadband to rur d”. ate stim ere und be Ireland cannot that “This is an important decision ers off and ts efi will have huge ben he es,” niti mu com al rur in ng massive potential to those livi added. h those businesses and “This has long been an issue wit high speed broadband to ess acc homes that do not have n to deliver this essential and I am delighted that the pla t come with it, has been tha service, and the opportunities given the go-ahead. inesses in rural locations “Not only will this benefit bus school-going children or h wit s ilie but it will also assist fam y have the opportunity ma o wh ers mb me ily who have fam mutes as well as com g lon to work from home avoiding in our communities. As s farmers and many other sector see broadband provide also l wil we es anc adv y technolog are, education and social benefits in the areas of healthc inclusion among others. can revitalise rural Ireland “I believe this announcement more attractive place to and make our communities a locate elsewhere for to live for those currently forced to sustain rural Ireland g employment, therefore helpin Naughten. . Cllr ed clud con ,” into the future

have succeeded in doing in Ballyforan, with the help of then Minister Denis Naughten, is to establish a digital hub so people from around the area can go there and access high speed broadband. “Again in Ballyforan there is a need to link the river to the village and that is going to happen through a community involvement fund which will provide for the development of a footpath. There is also a need to create greater parking due to the issues a growing village can have with regard to parking and I am hopeful that in the near future we will be able to access funding to develop a car park near the school, GAA centre and the river”. Cllr. Fallon said that what is happening in South Roscommon is that communities are coming together and activating their community spirit. “With the help of Roscommon County Council, and me hopefully – if re-elected as a public representative – we can make a difference”.

Pictured are Olivia Connaughton, Secretary, St. Dominic’s, Eddie Fallon, Chairperson, St. Dominic’s, Donal Kilduff, MD, Kilduff Construction and Kevin Rogers, Treasurer, St. Dominic’s.

St. Dominic’s Club renewed their sponsorship with Kilduff Construction

Cllr. Laurence Fallon, pictured in Ballyforan’s playground.

St. Dominic’s GAA Club has recently renewed their sponsorship with Kilduff Construction. Eddie Fallon, Chairperson, St. Dominic’s GAA, said that it is great to have “our Gold Sponsor” Kilduff Construction back on board again this year. “A huge thank you to Donal Kilduff and all at Kilduff Construction for their continued support”. Donal Kilduff said: “I am delighted as MD of Kilduff Construction to continue our annual sponsorship of St. Dominic’s

Fitzmaurice and Dineen call for €2m funding boost for RehabCare The Minister for Health Simon Harris has been called upon to approve a €2 million funding boost in order to main the services currently provided by RehabCare. Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice and Councillor Nigel Dineen have urged the minister – along with Minister of State Finian McGrath – to back this proposal. As it stands, RehabCare employs approximately 1,500 staff who support more than 3,000 people – and their families – across 147 locations in 28 constituencies. Commenting on the matter, Deputy Fitzmaurice said: “Without RehabCare being allocated an additional €2 million by the HSE it will have to stop providing the level of services it currently does”. “Minister Harris and Minister of State McGrath need to re-examine the budget available to them and reallocate funds towards RehabCare”. It is understood that RehabCare’s deficits have arisen because of new and unfunded costs of regulation and significantly increased insurance costs. Cllr. Nigel Dineen believes the care provided to over 3,000 people by RehabCare staff needs to be maintained at its current level and by the same personnel. He added: “Both routine and regularity are key tools in providing top-level care to people with disabilities. The disruption that would be caused by changing care

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providers over the course of 12 months would far outweigh the €2 million needed at the moment. “I am calling on the minister, and all of the officials in his department, to find a way to secure €2 million in additional funding for RehabCare’s budget”. Negotiations have been ongoing in recent days to resolve this issue, with talks set to conclude yesterday, Wednesday, May 15th.

GAA Club which has been in place now for the last ten years. “The club plays a vital role in the community for people of all ages and abilities. I was never known for my prowess or skill on the playing field as I was

born with two left feet! I do however recognise the importance of sport and participation and therefore our sponsorship of the club and support for club and county GAA is set to continue for another ten years and beyond”.

Farming families require Government support – O’Brien Fianna Fáil Local Election candidate for Ballinasloe, Kenneth O’Brien, has said that the Government and the EU must be forthcoming with supports for those working in the Agri-sector in the Galway and Roscommon region. Kenneth O’Brien, a farmer who has previously founded the Forgotten Farmer group said: “The farming community has been left behind. There is a crisis in the industry and we are ignored by government. Prices are on the floor and we are still facing into potential armageddon if a no deal Brexit happens. The government must immediately take swift action to safeguard the sector. “I know from my colleagues across the country and those who have contacted me that earning a viable incoming is increasingly difficult. Beef farmers have incurred severe losses since last autumn and require direct EU and State assistance now. The IFA has estimated that beef farmers have already incurred price losses approaching over €100 million as the impact of Brexit has hit. “My party have put forward proactive solutions. Recently my party colleague, Agriculture spokesperson Charlie McConalogue TD, introduced policy proposals which would make a real difference to our community. “These proposals include a request for Brexit mitigation funding for farmers, specifically exceptional and market disturbance aid for beef and other vulnerable sectors under CAP’s Common Market Organisation Regulation. The farmers in my area are crying out for help and all reasonable solutions should be examined and introduced by the government. “The government have a hands-off approach to the farming community. There are farming families in Ballinasloe and across the country who are fearing for their futures. I am calling on the Minister for Agriculture to make a meaningful difference to our lives before it is too late,” concluded Kenneth O’Brien.

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THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL Best for election exclusives, analysis and comment…the poll-topping People! ELECTION DESK Rabbitte’s concern over ‘two-tier’ pay structure for school secretaries Fianna Fáil European Parliament candidate Anne Rabbitte TD has said the “unacceptable” two-tier pay structure for school secretaries cannot be allowed to continue. Deputy Rabbitte says that 10% of the 3,500 school secretaries across the country are employed by the Department of Education, with the remaining 90% or so being paid for out of school funding which supports their wages, caretakers and other school supplies. She said: “What this means is that the remaining 90% do not enjoy the same benefits as their counterparts. There is no safety in these jobs. There is no sick leave, pensions or safeguards. “The Minister for Education must get to grips with this glaring anomaly and recognise the work of all school secretaries. Talks must start between the Government and the trade union, in accordance with an adjudication of the WRC back in 2015”, concluded Deputy Rabbitte.

Broadband should be delivered by ESB – Mulligan Michael Mulligan, Sinn Féin councillor and candidate for the Boyle Municipal Area, has said his party will move a Dáil motion seeking to appoint ESB to deliver high speed broadband to every home, farm and business in rural Ireland. Cllr. Mulligan said: “This out of touch Government is damaging rural Ireland. Far too many homes in County Roscommon have no access to broadband at all. Those that have internet access are relying on a painfully slow internet connection. The National Broadband Plan is flawed and will not deliver what is needed. “Fianna Fáil are facilitating the Government and allowing this to continue. Micheál Martin says he wouldn’t sign this plan but he won’t do anything about it. This is typical Fianna Fáil – words but no action. “Well, here’s a challenge to Micheál Martin and Fianna Fáil. Sinn Féin will move a private members motion in the Dáil, which calls for the appointment of ESB to deliver high speed broadband to every home, farm and business in rural Ireland. This would ensure the infrastructure stays in public ownership, it would deliver value for money and, crucially, it would finally deliver high quality broadband for rural communities. It is time for Fianna Fáil to put up or shut up. They should support Sinn Féin’s motion”.

Connolly calls for Oran Graveyard extension Cllr. Domnick Connolly recently highlighted the need to extend Oran Graveyard. “An extension to the graveyard at Oran is now badly needed and if I am re-elected I will be proposing that Roscommon County Council proceeds with such a project as soon as possible,” said Cllr. Connolly. “The fact that the new road is being constructed close by provides the ideal opportunity for the graveyard to be extended and I look forward to progressing this issue if I am re-elected to Roscommon County Council,” he added.

Cllr. Domnick Connolly pictured with Shane Tiernan, Returning Officer, after the former recently lodged his nomination papers for May’s local elections.

lowest spend per person in the whole country. If we are to be in a position to repair our roads and provide decent services to our people, then the funding of Galway County Council needs to be re-examined. “If elected to Galway County Council I will work towards having this spend increased. Galway county seems to have fared badly when it comes to the equalisation fund which was introduced following the adoption of the Local Property Tax. “Galway County will only benefit to the tune of €2.8 million for this equalisation fund in 2019. We are being told that Ireland is recovering and that spending, etc. is improving but the Whitaker Institute estimates that spending by Galway County Council has decreased over the past five years by at least 4%”.

Kilduff demands hi-speed Broadband for Roscommon, criticises Government Donal Kilduff, Independent local election candidate, has expressed frustration about the National Broadband Plan. In a press statement, he said: “I can’t believe the way the Government is continuing to mismanage this project after so many years’ delay already. “Everyone knows that we need to have hi-speed broadband in rural Ireland – we’ve lost enough already in terms of infrastructure and services and we must have this vital piece of infrastructure without delay. “People recognise the importance of Broadband for the future and I’m hearing this time and time again from people I meet while canvassing. The message to the Government is to please get on with it and stop messing around wasting more time and money. “I know from running my own business in rural Ireland that high speed Broadband is now crucial infrastructure, it is not a luxury, it is a requisite. We need to be able to conduct business at the speed of thought to remain competitive. It is crucial to ensure that rural Ireland can continue to have access to public and social services on the same basis as all citizens

‘Move that sign!’ Misplacement of signage in N61/Bogganﬁn area Malachy Hand, Fianna Fáil Local Election candidate for South Roscommon, has been asked repeatedly by constituents on the doorstep to immediately seek the relocation of a sign to its proper geographical location and the reassurance from Roscommon County Council that no part of County Roscommon has been given over to Co. Westmeath after the recent erection of a sign ‘Welcome to County Roscommon’ on the roadside a considerable distance out onto the N61/Bogganfin area. “This sign should be relocated back down the road towards Athlone!” one resident protested, as she queried the wisdom and logic of the location of this sign, seen by locals as an apparent indication to passers-by that they are somehow passing over a border from Westmeath into Co. Roscommon at this precise juncture. Mr. Hand said: “While there are clearly established political boundaries for both urban and county, controversy has raged in relation to attempts by Westmeath County Council to annex areas, incorporating Monksland into the Athlone Urban area, thereby reducing revenue presently flowing to Roscommon County Council. “The positioning of this sign is causing acute concern for the residents of South Roscommon living in the Monksland, Bogganfin, Barrybeg, Hill of Berries and Barrymore areas”, said Malachy. “I am seeking an update from Roscommon County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland as to the status of this signage on the N61”, concluded Malachy.

Crosby wants reduced fares for weekend travel

Galway County Council ‘one of lowest spenders in country’ Independent candidate in Ballinasloe Area Declan Geraghty says he is alarmed by statistics published recently by the Whitaker Institute at NUIG. Researchers Gerard Turley and Stephen McNena have been analysing the budgets of local authorities in 2019 and have found that Galway County Council is “at the bottom of the pile” with a spend of just €671 per person in Galway county. Mr. Geraghty noted that this does not compare favourably with the spend per person in Galway City Council (€1,117) or the national average budgeted spend per person of €1,084. Galway county has a population of 179,390 people and the total budget for 2019 is €120.4 million. Declan Geraghty says: “I find it very hard to understand that, in a national context, Galway county has the second

of the State”. He continued: “The situation in Roscommon at the moment is ridiculous, with access to fibre-based Broadband in some areas and not in others, with no logical pattern or plan as to how this has come about. The answer is to roll out the National Broadband Plan as quickly as possible, even though it may not be perfect, and give every citizen the same access to services no matter where they are”. Kilduff is also adamant that serious lessons need to be learned from the way this has been handled. “Coming so soon after the controversy over the cost of the National Children’s Hospital, and the very costly Irish Water fiasco, it is awfully frustrating for people to see this kind of carry-on with the Broadband Plan and we need to learn serious lessons from this. “I am now calling on the Government to establish a State Project Management Agency to manage all oneoff projects of national significance in the future. The procurement and management of large one-off infrastructure projects is extremely complex and its success requires properly trained personnel who have many years experience delivering complex projects on time, in budget and to an agreed scope and specification. “With the right personnel this agency could save the State a fortune. I do not want to see important projects in the future suffering huge delays and major cost overruns with millions being paid to consultancy firms for little return to the State. The people of Ireland deserve better than this”, he concluded.

Fianna Fáil candidate Malachy Hand pictured handing in his nomination papers to Returning Officer Shane Tiernan at Arás an Chontae with FF Director of Elections for Co. Roscommon Patsy Feehily, local Director of Elections Teresa Campbell and Athlone area Director of Elections PJ O’Connor.

Independent candidate in the Boyle Municipal District, Tom Crosby, has called for a reduced rate of fares to be introduced on weekends for public transport. “By reducing fares on weekends,” he suggested, “we will be incentivising travel on public transport and encouraging people to leave their cars at home, which in turn will reduce air pollution”. Mr. Crosby said: “Members of the public must be responsible and realistic about their duties with regard to reducing carbon footprint and small steps such as taking public transport may make a big difference to our future and that of our children. “Therefore I would call on the Minister for Transport Shane Ross to introduce cheaper fares across both train and bus routes around the country and encourage commuters to seek alternative ways of travelling and becoming more environmentally-friendly”.

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National Broadband Plan important for rural Ireland – IFA IFA President Joe Healy has said the Government’s decision to proceed with the National Broadband Plan was an important development for rural Ireland. “Broadband is an essential tool for the business of farming, accessing health and education, bridging the digital divide and the development of vibrant communities. Farm families and rural businesses require access to a fibre broadband service that makes their lives better and lowers the cost of doing business,” he said. Mr. Healy aded: “There is only one chance to get this right and given the scale of investment by taxpayers, the focus must be laser-like to ensure value for money. “I believe the roll-out plans should have a parallel process for starting at the most rural edges of the network to ensure that those most underserved receive it quickly. The overall completion timeframe which has already been extended to seven years must be delivered on”.

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ICMSA say ﬁgures point towards beef price rise The chairperson of ICMSA’s Livestock Committee, Des Morrison, has said that his organisation’s reading of the data points toward a “decent” rise in beef price as the month develops. “The current differential between UK prices and Irish prices for an R3 steer amounted to 33.4c/kg, which is astonishing and evidence that Irish prices were being actively managed downwards. “Throughput was down 4,829 head in the last two weeks of April and is actually down 1,441 to the end of April for the same period

last year. Even with the feedlots, the tightening in numbers is going to make a price rise inevitable and our opinion is that it might be a decent price rise,” he said. The ICMSA Livestock chairperson pointed out that last year prices rose steadily from the beginning of February and by the end of April had reached €3.99/kg for an R3 steer. “This year the prices seem to have plateaued around €3.60c/kg, they’re up around €3.69c/kg just now, but that’s still a massive 30c/ kg behind this time last year and

it’s resulting in losses to the farmers of around €120 per head on an average steer. “We feel that between that the price movement that usually occurs this time of the year, and the tightening of throughput numbers, and the pressure that’s building on the factories to start realising the extent of the challenges facing the farmers, that a price rise is ‘in the system’ and may develop quite quickly as this month goes forward. I’d be telling farmers to bargain hard”, Mr. Morrison concluded.

IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chairperson, Caroline Farrell said that Minister of State for Older People Jim Daly must retrospectively apply the threeyear cap on productive farm assets to July 2018, when Cabinet approved the proposal. “It is encouraging that the Heads of Bill are expected to be drafted by the end of May. However, this is nearly a year after Minister Daly promised that the Heads of Bill would be brought before the Oireachtas,” she said. Caroline Farrell said that this means the Nursing Home Support Scheme legislation will not be amended until the end of the year, at the earliest, and won’t be operational until at least mid-2020. “This is nearly five years after the Government gave a commitment to introduce changes as soon as practicable to remove discrimination against family farms and small business under the Fair Deal scheme. “The Government must honour their commitment and retrospectively apply the threeyear cap to July 2018 when it was approved by Cabinet,” she said. She added that the Heads of Bill must guarantee that the threeyear cap also applies to farms that are currently leased, but where a family successor gives a verified commitment that they would continue to farm the asset for a period of six years.

Roscommon People MART WATCH Roscommon Mart sample prices Dry cows Simm X 995kgs €1990, Simm X 985kgs €1900, Lim X 700kgs €1640, BBX 680kgs €1550, Char X 685kgs €1510, Lim 645kgs €1445, He 720kgs €1360, AAX 725kgs €1230, Char X 590kgs €1290, Lim X 705kgs €1445, Lim X 535kgs €970, Lim X 640kgs €1100.

Heifers Char X 790kgs €1860, Char X 645kgs €1600, Char X 555kgs €1470, Char X 535kgs €1405, Lim X 520kgs €1385, BBX 540kgs €1335, Lim X 490kgs €1325, Char X 550kgs €1325, 2 Char 485kgs €1275, Lim X 445kgs €1210,

Char X 460kgs €1160, Lim X 405kgs €1125, Char X 380kgs €1030, 2 Char X 395kgs €985, AAX 415kgs €900, Lim X 330kgs €990.

Spring lamb 50.2kgs €120, 58kgs €120, 52.4kgs €118, 54.3kgs €117, 48kgs €117, 55kgs €117, 47.8kgs €115, 44.5kgs €114, 44.2kgs €112, 41.6kgs €110.

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Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “A large entry of stock presented for sale again this week with the bullock and heifer rings reporting a very good trade and the heifers in particular recording some very fancy prices on the day. The weanling rings reported a similar story with demand remaining strong for both bulls and heifers. “Dry cows were a flying trade also for both the stores and the forward lots while breeding stock and calves reported good clearances with €585 recorded for a three-week-old Belgian Blue bull calf. “Cows with calves at foot made from €1,000 to €1,950 for a Limousin cow and her Limousin heifer calf at foot. Springers made from €1,040 to €1,400 per head. There were good numbers of calves and runners on offer with trade and prices remaining good for all lots on offer. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday 16th) with our usual sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am with three rings in operation”.

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There was a good sale again this week with excellent stock on offer. There was a very lively trade for heifers with prices ranging from €2.41 per kilo up to €3 per kilo. Numbers of bullocks on offer were small. There was a large number of dry cows only one lot unsold. Prices for dry cows ranged from €1.71 per kilo up to €2.34 per kilo. There were plenty of customers sourcing stock resulting in a very high clearance of lots. “The mart will host a special sale of bullocks this Friday (17th) at 11 am. The following Friday (24th) will see a special sale of heifers with bookings accepted up to 5 pm today. “There were smaller numbers on offer at this week’s sheep sale which saw a dip in trade for spring lamb with prices fetching €120 for 50.2kgs. Prices for finished hoggets, meanwhile, peaked at €105 for 52.7kgs. There was a steady trade for cast ewes with prices ranging from €68 up to €120 and while there was a smaller entry of ewes with lambs at foot on offer this week, there was a brisk trade with a full clearance. Sheep sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am”.

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Weanling bulls Ch 285kgs €960, Ch 255kgs €885, Lm 250kgs €840, Lm 245kgs €835, Ch 430kgs €1125, Ch 375kgs €1080.

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Friday, May 31st at 11 a.m. Aurivo acknowledges milk suppliers for their contribution to dairy farming excellence at the 12th annual Aurivo Milk Quality Awards. The eight award winners and their families were treated to a special ceremony at the Radisson hotel where they were celebrated for their hard work and dedication to dairy farming and milk production. L-R: Eileen Gunn, Kevin Gunn, Olivia Gunn, Aurivo Milk Supplier of the Year, Michael Gunn, Kieran Gunn and Miriam Gunn. Pic: James Connolly

Roscommon farmer Michael scoops top award at Aurivo Milk Quality Awards Aurivo, which acknowledged milk suppliers for their contribution to dairy farming excellence at their 12th annual Aurivo Milk Quality Awards, welcomed the eight winners and their families to a special ceremony held at the Radisson Hotel, Sligo where they were celebrated for their hard work and dedication to dairy farming and milk production. Special guest Ornua CEO John Jordan presented the awards to the winners with the top award,

the Aurivo Milk Supplier of the Year, going to Roscommon farmers Michael and Miriam Gunn from Carrowglogher, Strokestown, County Roscommon who, due to their relentless focus on sustainable farming techniques on their 108 hectare farm, were also named winner of the Champions of Sustainability category. The Gunns, who are the first recipients of the Champions of Sustainability award, credit their efforts towards sustainable farming

to a number of lean efficiencies that contribute to a more efficient operation. According to Chief Executive of Aurivo Aaron Forde: “Aurivo takes great pride in its quality milk pool and committed supplier base, in both the Republic and Northern Ireland. Today we congratulate our eight Quality Milk Award winners for 2018, but also acknowledge the other 1,000 milk suppliers across Ireland who work countless hours to deliver first class

quality milk. Personally, I would like to congratulate all of today’s deserving winners and thank them for their unprecedented commitment in producing the best quality milk”. The Gunn family will now represent Aurivo at the most prestigious awards ceremony for Irish dairy farmers, the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards later this year, which sets out to find and celebrate the top milk quality farmers in Ireland.

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Lambs, Cast Ewes, Ewes with Lambs at foot Each Wednesday at 11 a.m. Please note from 1st June- all sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID Tag set Pictured at a discussion on the history of wool in Ireland in Arás an Chontae as part of the Roscommon Lamb Festival were Donal Mee, Chairperson, Roscommon Lamb Festival, Suzanne Crampton, novelist, wool blogger and sheep farmer from Kilkenny, John Brooks, sheep farmer and former ICSA sheep committee chairperson (from Taughmaconnell), Sandra Coote, Darren Carty of the Irish Farmers Journal, Saoirse McHugh, Green Party candidate in the European elections, and Kevin Dooley, wool merchant, Roscrea. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at a discussion on the history of wool in Ireland in Arás an Chontae as part of the Roscommon Lamb Festival were Donal Mee, Chairperson, Roscommon Lamb Festival, John Brooks, sheep farmer and former ICSA sheep committee chairperson from Taughmaconnell, Darren Carty of the Irish Farmers Journal and Kevin Dooley, wool merchant, Roscrea. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Tully’s totalhealth wins ‘Community Pharmacy’ award – again! Tully’s totalhealth Pharmacy in Castlerea won the ‘Community Pharmacy of the Year’ award for the second year running at the 4th annual totalhealth Pharmacy Awards which took place at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone on Sunday, May 5th. The event was attended by 270 members and partners of the totalhealth pharmacy group and awards were once again presented by Dáithí Ó Sé, RTE personality and Rose of Tralee host. Judges for the award for Community Pharmacy of the Year, sponsored

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by United Drug Healthcare, were looking for teams that strive to get more involved in their local community, raising awareness of health promotion and community wellbeing. The team at Tully’s totalhealth Pharmacy, Castlerea is incredibly active in the local community, regularly donating first-aid kits to local clubs, participating in local health and sporting events, promoting local suppliers and getting involved in health promotion and awareness. Nial Tully, pharmacist owner, participates in

many health-screening events in the community. The team is very active on social media, communicating with their customers about events and special offers, as well as health messaging. And this year, they were crowned Castlerea’s Fittest Business. Speaking after the awards ceremony, Nial paid tribute to his team: “They so deserve it. I feel like a winner every day I come into work! It’s so nice that they get the recognition. Well done!”

Local gardeners ready to Bloom! Students participating on the Vocational Opportunities Scheme and Castlerea Men’s Shed have secured a place in the prestigious BLOOM Annual Flower and Food Festival, showcasing in the Postcard Garden category. The Postcard Garden offers community groups an opportunity to design and create a garden that represents their chosen cause, all within a three metres by two metres constraint. The design for the garden was submitted by coordinator Kathleen McNulty, who said: ”For a number of years we have visited BLOOM and have always been intrigued and inspired by the effort that goes into these community projects. “We spoke last year of the possibility of putting forward a design and to work alongside the Castlerea Men’s Shed in the practical application of the project. “The garden, based on redundant community spaces and the demise of community interaction in social conversation, is at the heart of the design. It is a prototype to encourage and engage the community to be more proactive in taking own-

Pictured are GRETB VTOS students and members of Castlerea Men’s Shed celebrating their selection for the Bord Bia showcase, ‘BLOOM’.

ership of redundant spaces in our community…whilst also having a positive effect in reengagement, especially through discussion and dialogue. “The garden itself is still a work in progress, using recycled materials and a number of plants that we have propagated ourselves in the polytunnel”.

Kathleen added: “The Castlerea Men’s Shed have been instrumental in creating and assembling the structure. We hope to use the Postcard Garden at Bloom as a platform to launch our project and promote our message for the need to increase positive community interactions. “We would love it if anybody

from Castlerea or indeed Roscommon are attending BLOOM, to seek us out and have a chat about the project. The show runs from Thursday, May 30th until Monday, June 4th. We will have students and men’s shed members at the stand, so please feel free to engage. You will find us just inside the main entrance”.

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Paddy’s play to feature at Arts Centre Bealtaine Festival presents ‘What Good is Looking Well When You’re Rotten on the Inside?’ by Emma O’Grady at Roscommon Arts Centre on Wednesday, May 22nd at 8 pm. One month before his death, retired civil servant and man of few words Paddy O’Grady had a sudden urge to talk. Using a cassette tape recorder he recorded 15 hours of material: stories about leprechauns, aliens and lonely pharmacists; musings on life, love and death and memories of life as a civil servant. Paddy’s granddaughter, Emma O’Grady, later discovered he had written plays, poems and short stories in the 1950s and until now his work has been without an audience. This critically-acclaimed show for all ages is an attempt by someone from one generation to understand the previous one and

it is especially for anyone who has held themselves back and not allowed their voice to be heard. It premiered at Galway Theatre Festival in 2017 and was developed through support from The Arts Council, Galway City Council, Galway Theatre Festival, Laois County Council, Mermaid Arts Centre and Áras Éanna. Written and performed by Emma and described as ‘beautifully realised’ and ‘a beguiling memoir’ this is a striking piece of theatre that is not to be missed. Tickets are on sale now from Roscommon Arts Centre’s box office on 090-6625824 and from www.roscommonartscentre.ie. As part of the Bealtaine Festival there is a reduced ticket price of €12 for those aged 50 plus.

Pictured enjoying the good weather at Roscommon Races last Monday. Picture: David Walsh.

Music Generation Development Ofﬁcer appointed Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) and Music Generation have announced the appointment of musician and music educator, Ellen Glennon, to the role of Music Generation Development Officer for Roscommon. Initiated by Music Network in 2010, Music Generation is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships. In her new post Ellen will develop and oversee an affordable, accessible programme of performance music education for children and young people up the age of 18 across the county. Commenting on her appointment Ellen said: “I’m delighted to take up the role as Music Development Officer in Roscommon. As a performer and music educator I am looking forward to extending the vision of Music Generation across Roscommon”. GRETB Chief Executive, David Leahy, said the board said Ellen would bring “a wealth of expertise to the role”. Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Ivan Connaughton said the council were delighted to be associated with the initiative. GRETB Board member Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, said: “Music Generation will provide wonderful opportunities for young musicians to develop their talents by having professional musicians teaching and sharing their skills”.

Musician and music educator Ellen Glennon was recently appointed Music Generation Development Officer for Roscommon.

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION By God’s goodness and compassion, the doors of His kingdom have been opened to all who have faith, Jew or Gentile. That’s the good news Paul and Barnabas proclaim in today’s First Reading. With the coming of the Church – the new Jerusalem John sees in today’s Second Reading – God is “making all things new”. In His Church, the “old order” of death is passing away and God for all time is making His dwelling with the human race, so that all peoples “will be His people and God Himself will always be with them.” In this the promises made through His prophets are accomplished (see Ezekiel 37:27; Isaiah 25:8; 35:10). The Church is “the kingdom for all ages” that we sing of in today’s Psalm. That’s why we see the Apostles, under the guidance of the Spirit, ordaining “presbyters” or priests (see 1 Timothy 4:14; Titus 1:5). Anointed priests and bishops will be the Apostles’ successors, ensuring that the Church’s “dominion endures through all generations” (see Philippians 1:1, note that the New American Bible translates episcopois, the Greek word for bishops, as “overseers”). Until the end of time, the Church will declare to the world God’s mighty deeds, blessing His holy name and giving Him thanks, singing of the glories of His kingdom. In His Church, we know ourselves as His “faithful ones,” as those Jesus calls “My little children” in today’s Gospel. We live by the new law, the “new commandment” that He gave in His final hours. The love He commands of us is no human love but a supernatural love. We love each other as Jesus loved us in suffering and dying for us. We love in imitation of His love. This kind of love is only made possible by the Spirit poured into our hearts at Baptism (see Romans 5:5), renewed in the sacrifice His priests offer in every Mass. By our love we glorify the Father. And by our love all peoples will know that we are His people, that He is our God. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www. salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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After rubbing shoulders with stars, it’s back to home comforts! It’s another Monday morning, and I am once again sitting at the kitchen table writing away. The sun is splitting the stones outside, and you would be forgiven for thinking that I must still be in the beautiful sunshine of Spain’s Costa Blanca – but this time you would be wrong. I am down in Crosswell, home for the last couple of days, and like everyone else I am lapping up the unexpected but very welcome burst of May sunshine. Before I put our recent visit to Spain totally behind me, you might recall that last week I told you about the atmosphere all along the Strip, but especially in O’Riordan’s bar, for the BarcelonaLiverpool Champions League semi-final first leg, and how exciting it all was. Well, the return leg, when Liverpool produced one of the greatest comebacks ever – overturning a three-goal deficit – was even better, and the huge Liverpool support went stone mad. I hadn’t realised that Niall, the proprietor of the bar, is a huge supporter of the Merseysiders, and he led the many renditions of You’ll Never Walk Alone. I can only say it was a night I will never forget. Never one to run myself down, you might also remember that I was one of the few who predicted the outcome, and but for the fact that there is no gambling

allowed in Spain, I would have had myself a little flutter, and a rare win. However, it was a mighty bit of craic, and when you factor in that on the following night we had Spurs’ own miracle when they brought off an even bigger

comeback by scoring three away goals in a single half against Ajax, you really have to say that this made the two semifinals probably the most exciting of all time. The all-English final should be very interesting and entertaining, and

Supporters pictured at Creggs RFC for last Saturday’s Interprovincial match between Connacht and Munster. Pic: Mick McCormack

Key role of local sports clubs

Looking back a little again, a couple of weeks ago I wrote about the importance of sport in the lives of our young people, and the way it can help to teach them the value of teamwork, sportsmanship and discipline, but I overlooked the hugely important roles that sports clubs play in the life – both economic and social – of our little towns and villages. We have often touched on the decline of rural Ireland, and there can be no doubt that places outside of the cities have suffered a lot over the last number of years, but can you imagine how much worse it would be if it weren’t for the GAA, rugby, soccer and other clubs that are continuing to help to keep our villages alive. All this came into my head on Saturday evening, when, if a visitor came to Creggs for the first time, he or she would think they were in a thriving, vibrant village – and certainly on Saturday last they would have been right. Earlier in the day, the Connacht Junior rugby team had a superb win over Munster in the Interprovincial series on our new 4G pitch, and after the Heineken Cup Final in which

Leinster lost out to Saracens – not in Creggs, but over in Newcastle – the eagerly-awaited Mountain versus The Valley football game took place, and for most of the evening the village was literally bursting at the seams. Now I have to admit that I rarely miss out on the craic in Creggs, but my social exertions in Spain had taken their toll, and so I never got to Mikeen’s, where I’m told there was an almighty bit of fun, with a large number of rugby players and footballers mingling with each other and singing and dancing for hours on end. It all made me realise how vital clubs are to the life of every village, because, in fairness, while not every village has a rugby club, most of them – thankfully – have a football, hurling or soccer club, and the next time one of them calls to the door looking for support for a raffle or a draw, dig deep, give them a few bob, and remember they are the lifeline of your own community. Without them, and the support of the players, mentors and supporters, we would be very much worse off in every way imaginable.

even though I am at best a lukewarm soccer supporter, I am looking forward to seeing another exciting battle. Also in O’Riordan’s, on one of the nights there we had the pleasure of running into one of our top actresses, Aoibhinn McGinnitty, a young Monaghan lady who is best known for a starring role in Love/Hate, and who was holidaying for a few days with her parents in the Cabo Roig area. She played the role of Trish, wife to the notorious Nidge, in the wonderful Love/Hate series. We got photographs taken with her. She was a lovely, friendly, pleasant young woman. We were the first to recognise her in the pub, but straight away the word got out, and before she knew it she was inundated with requests for photos and selfies, etc. Anyways, she seems to be still busy in what is a highly uncertain profession, but no matter what else she does, she will always be known for her performance as Trish, in what in my opinion was and is the best ever Irish-produced drama series. Why they didn’t knock another series or two out of it, I’ll never know! Still on the famous person trail, we also spotted the former world class snooker player, Willie Thorne, over the weekend, and he too had his fans. From what we could see he was thoroughly enjoying his visit to the little Spanish resort. Anyway, that’s it for another year (please God), and in truth it’s not that bad to be back, especially with the good weather, and the start of the hurling and football championships, and the return of The Sunday Game. It’s all to look forward to over the next few months.

And finally… Finally for this week, the good people in Castlerea Golf Club, which as you know by now is one of my favourite places in the world, are holding a fundraising Golf Classic over this Friday and Saturday, the 17th and 18th of May. Teams of four, with food included, is only €160. There will be prizes for the longest drive, nearest the pin, and €1,000 for a hole-inone. If the prize was for dropping it into the river, I’d have a great chance. Prizes will be presented in the clubhouse at 9 pm on Saturday night. There will be music and craic, and everyone is invited. There will be a timesheet in operation, so to book your place contact Catherine on 087-6182882 or Jimmy on 086-6071471. I have to work on both of those days, but with the long evenings in I should make it in time to try for the hole-in-one prize, and I hope to see you all there.

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Let your imagination run wild this summer! The Roscommon Arts Centre is looking for young people with lively imaginations to join them for ‘Playmaking’, their playwriting adventure for children aged 9-12. Working alongside Maisie Lee and Fionnoula Gygax, they will help make your story into a play. You will spend two weeks at the arts centre this summer participating in exciting theatre-making workshops, before returning in September to finalise your script. Professional actors will then begin rehearsing the plays, which will be performed at both Roscommon Arts Centre

and Backstage Theatre Longford/Aisling Festival in October. To apply to for this free programme, write a short story (300-500 words) and a paragraph telling us why you would like to be one of the playwrights and drop it into Roscommon Arts Centre or email it to at: artscentre@roscommoncoco. ie. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 24th of May. This initiative is part of Backstage Theatre Longford’s 2019 Artist In Residence Programme, supported by Roscommon Arts Centre and Creative Ireland.

Last week was dominated by news of the much-anticipated National Broadband Plan. We had Leo gushing that every home, holiday home, farm, business and school, whatever their location across the country, will be connected to the internet through high speed broadband within seven years, at a cost to us of no more than €3 billion. Eh, wasn’t it once estimated at €500 million Leo? But hey, I suppose, thinking we’re all too thick to add up, An Taoiseach just glossed over that little issue and instead spun us a line by setting a target of signing the roll-out contract with the Granahan McCourt consortium before the annual Funderland for Farmers, sorry, National Ploughing Championships, takes place in September! Now, while the government was initially refusing to reveal how much the private investment company will commit to the deal, according to a report in the Sunday Times, Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed spilled the beans, divulging the investor’s actual stake will be ‘less than €200 million,’ making the final(ish) figure for this obnox-

iously expensive project come in at an alleged €5 billion. Hmmm, while nobody’s expecting a bargain basement service, it’s my opinion we’re not exactly getting value for money here! To be honest folks, I became concerned when senior civil servant Robert Watt, (who is employed by our government to advise on such issues), warned Leo that, as the plan posed such an enormous financial risk, and only provided questionable benefits, he felt the whole thing should be called off, but sure, that didn’t bother our Leo whom, looking through his election-time rose-tinted spectacles, decided he’d plough ahead regardless and plunge all of our country’s money into fixing this one particular problem, thus completely ignoring our very serious housing crisis. Look, while rural Roscommon does desperately need high speed broadband in order to keep communities cohesive, etc., it hasn’t escaped me that, to date, we’ve had no less than four ministers, (including our own Denis Naughten) trying to deliver this strategy, and, I have to say, it’s my opinion that the whole

project has now more or less morphed into a massive botch job, and, given the cock-up that is the National Children’s Hospital, I’d imagine the costs will balloon even further! Due to this, I reckon it’s about time our government realised they don’t possess the ability to develop and deliver its citizens with any major project on any level whatsoever. I’d go so far as to question whether they even have the knowledge, the cop on, or the technical skills required to deliver us with anything other than over-inflated, choppy-changey, pie-in-the-sky initiatives, that, once started, end up costing us billions, leading to the dealmakers spectacularly and unapologetically getting away with cocking things up and never being held accountable! Too harsh? I don’t think so, especially given you and I are being made to pay through the nose for a product, nay an asset, we won’t ever possess. I mean, we probably won’t even be able to list the plugs, cables and adaptors as part of our worldly goods. Let me reiterate, there’s no doubt we need national broad-

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band, there’s no doubt we’re becoming more dependent on it, and there’s no doubt the service won’t be cheap; that much we can all agree upon – but I do wonder if this government has ever, at any stage of this process, had any notion of a vision beyond the one where they promised us the actual service; as in, if they ever sat down and looked at how it would be delivered and how we would use it, and indeed, how it would positively impact and connect those of us living in rural communities? I also wonder that if, in the likely event the whole operation falls flat (and it may), if anyone, anyone at all in Dáil Éireann, has even had the tiniest bit of foresightedness to put a contingency plan in place? Leo and pals would be well advised to bear in mind that, as they’re the ones who’ve decided to ignore sound advice and thrown caution, (and our money) to the wind, they’ll be the ones whom, in time, will be judged on whether or not they could deliver on any of their promises! I hope for this country’s sake, their broadband efforts bear fruit!

On the subject of climate change… I’m someone who is very environmentally friendly and aware and who actively, along with hubby, recycles, etc. Well, this week I’d have to say that while Minister Richard Bruton‘s emotional statement that “Everyone will have to make changes,” may look great as a headline, it’s clear to me that, given only six TDs showed their faces to vote on last week’s historic declaration that saw our country becoming the second nation worldwide to proclaim a climate and biodiversity emergency, a green future is not top

of our policymakers’ agendas! As a result, I’m now assuming that, like everything else, until our farmers have no land left due to flooding, until our country has no clean water left to drink, and until our kids/ grandkids have no parks or forests left to enjoy, etc., that, along with homelessness, hospital waiting lists, the trolley crises, and how Brexit will negatively impact rural businesses, the serious issue of global warming is not an election big ticket item, and will only be addressed when finding a solution has gone way out of our reach.

Everyone will have an opinion regarding TD Willie O’Dea’s suggestion that parents of kids who cause public disturbances or who engage in anti-social behaviour should be sanctioned “either through fines or having their social welfare stopped”. Now, while I’m someone who has a low tolerance for unruly kids/ teens, I have to say that yes, I agree with Deputy O’Dea’s sentiments that parents absolutely need to take responsibility for their kids’ behaviour, but, steady on, stopping somebody’s social welfare payments is a bit tyrannical! Look, as a soft-touch mother, I know that parenting is one of the toughest jobs in the world, and, thank God I was lucky in that my kids never once brought an

ounce of trouble to my door. However, I have witnessed some parents fall about laughing while their toddler removed their nappy and painted the sitting room walls with their own poo. So, perhaps in order to avoid the type of anti-social actions Willie is talking about taking place down the line, instead of being an over-indulgent, so-called no-rules, permissive parent and viewing little Jimmy’s/ Mary’s early-years’ pooportraits as him/her being creative, my suggestion, (as a non-expert), would be to consider very gently checking the cherubs and establishing an age-appropriate culture of accountability in the home – because if O’Dea has his way, some parents may end up being seriously out of pocket!

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The new proprietor of ‘The Tipsy Bird’, Nicola McMahon pictured with her partner, Alan Casey.

“It’s just a fun name – and it’s certainly caused quite a stir!” So said Nicola McMahon when we asked the county’s newest publican how she came up with the name of the cosy pub in Strokestown that she has recently taken over! It was previously known as ‘The Hayloft’, but the popular pub on Bridge Street, Strokestown has now been renamed ‘The Tipsy Bird’. The new proprietor is Nicola McMahon. A native of Co. Tyrone, Nicola has very strong Co. Roscommon links. Nicola’s mother Geraldine is a native of Hillstreet and she has many relations living in the Strokestown area. And Nicola’s partner, Alan Casey, is a native of Scramogue. As for that unusual name over the door, Nicola explains: “It’s a fun name. What Alan and I actually did was…we wrote out a long list of names, then sent them to family and friends, and asked everyone to select their top two! I actually liked ‘The Hangover’, but in the end we went for ‘The Tipsy Bird’. The locals certainly seem to like it!” Nicola took over the reins of the pub on St. Patrick’s Weekend, with the official opening being held last Friday night. The most recent proprietors were Gerry and Marilyn Kennedy. It’s a challenging time in the pub trade, but Nicola is delighted with business so far. “The first couple of months have been great. We’ve received great support from local people”. It helps that The Tipsy Bird is so centrally located and that it is such a welcoming and intimate venue. The pub has always had a lovely warm atmosphere and is a cosy and inviting premises. It’s ideal for a quick drink and chat, or indeed for a relaxing evening amongst friends. There will be live music on a regular basis and there’s pool and darts too. The Tipsy Bird is available to host parties, from 21sts to anniversary celebrations, etc. Nicola is really looking forward to a busy summer. “It was Gerry Kennedy who asked if I’d be interested in taking over the pub, and we’re really happy with how it’s going. My parents owned a pub about 25 years ago, and I’ve worked in many pubs, so I guess that’s where the interest stems from. Strokestown is a lovely town with great people and we’re looking forward to many happy times at The Tipsy Bird!”

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Nicola McMahon, the proprietor of The Tipsy Bird, is a daughter of Geraldine (nee Brady) and Kevin. Her mother (Geraldine) is a native of Dooneen, Hillstreet, Co. Roscommon. Geraldine’s brothers Aidan and Johnny Brady both live in Strokestown. Her sister (Nicola’s aunt) is Marion Duke, who also lives nearby (Drummullin, Elphin); Marion’s late husband, Johnny Duke, was a very well-known and popular tractor mechanic, a familiar presence in the annual Elphin St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Nicola’s grandmother, Eileen Brady, who sadly passed away in January 2018, was a well-known member of the community who lived at Park Court, Strokestown. Nicola’s partner, Alan Casey, is a son of Pat and Mary-Jane Casey of Scramogue, Strokestown.

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Ted Carty, Senior Vice-President, Connacht Rugby, Padraic Deane, President, Creggs Rugby and Adrian Leddy, IRFU delegate pictured at Creggs RFC prior to last Saturday’s Interprovincial match between Connacht and Munster. Pic: Mick McCormack

Liam Rattigan, Chairman, Connacht Rugby, Ann Heneghan, Junior Vice-President, Connacht Rugby, Ted Carty, Senior Vice-President, Connacht Rugby and Kevin Dineen, IRFU delegate pictured at Creggs RFC prior to last Saturday’s Interprovincial match between Connacht and Munster. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Roisin and Geraldine O’Brien and Paula Keane pictured at Creggs RFC prior to last Saturday’s Interprovincial match between Connacht and Munster. Pic: Mick McCormack

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John Murphy and Laura Lee pictured at Creggs RFC prior to last Saturday’s Interprovincial match between Connacht and Munster. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Andy Boyle is ‘tackled’ by Paula Keane and Joan O’Shea at Creggs RFC prior to last Saturday’s Interprovincial match between Connacht and Munster. Pic: Mick McCormack

John Cunningham, Roisin and Tom O’Brien pictured at Creggs RFC prior to last Saturday’s Interprovincial match between Connacht and Munster. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Big American Country Bluegrass Weekend at PJ’s of Castlecoote An American Bluegrass Weekend is taking place this weekend in PJ’s of Castlecoote. Two top American artists will perform there, one on Saturday the 18th of May and one on Sunday, the 19th of May 2019. They are Rick Shea and Jim Hurst. Rick Shea will play PJ’s on Saturday, 18th of May 2019. From San Bernardino, California, Shea is a solo artist, singer, guitarist and songwriter. With nine critically acclaimed albums, Rick has performed all over Southern California, the West Coast, and across the USA. His songs reflect the folk, country, rock and Mexican influences that

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Two wonderful and very special nights of Bluegrass brilliance are ahead this weekend

he grew up with. His latest album, Sweet Bernardine, is a collection of his own stories and stories of California and beyond – from the train journey he took as a broken-hearted young

man in ‘Mexicali Train’ to the harrowing tale of his great grandfather’s time in Civil War prisoner camps in ‘John Shea from Kenmare’. Jim Hurst will play PJ’s on Sunday, 19th of May

2019. Born in Kentucky, US, Hurst is an American bluegrass and country guitarist. After a solid career touring and recording with country and bluegrass artists, Jim decided in 2010 to embark on a solo career. Already with seven recordings – ‘Open Window’, ‘Second Son’, ‘A Box of Chocolates’, ‘Intrepid’, ‘Looking Glass’, ‘Atlantic Crossing’, and, ‘JHT-1’ (from his Jim Hurst Trio) – these exhibit his diverse and deft guitar work and soothing vocals. Two wonderful and very special nights of Bluegrass brilliance are ahead this weekend – make sure you get to PJ’s of Castlecoote!

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Ray Breheny and PJ Murray pictured on opening night at The Tipsy Bird Bar in Strokestown.

Aidan Brady, Tom Bosquette and Gerry Hagan pictured on opening night at The Tipsy Bird Bar in Strokestown. Freddie Fish and Martina Kennedy pictured on opening night at The Tipsy Bird Bar in Strokestown.

Geraldine McMahon and Marion Duke pictured on opening night at The Tipsy Bird Bar in Strokestown.

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Official opening of The Tipsy Bird, Strokestown See feature on pages 36-37 Pics: Mick McCormack

‘Ogie M’ on guitar on opening night at The Tipsy Bird Bar in Strokestown.

Cynthia Hayes, Geraldine Breheny and Gemma Morrison pictured on opening night at The Tipsy Bird Bar.

Pat Heaney and Ross Coll pictured on opening night at The Tipsy Bird Bar in Strokestown.

Leah and Aidan Brady pictured on opening night at The Tipsy Bird Bar in Strokestown.

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Pictured in JJ Cattigan’s last Saturday night celebrating Breege Gibbons’ 50th birthday were Kathleen Mee, Maggie McNulty, Luke Mee, Breege Gibbons, Mary Mee and Anne Caulfield.

Pictured in JJ Cattigan’s on Saturday night celebrating their birthdays were son and father, Ciaran Hoare and James Hoare.

Faces & Places JJ Cattigan’s Pictured in JJ Cattigan’s on Saturday night were Shane Cuffe and Laura Casey.

Pictured in JJ Cattigan’s on Saturday night were Joe Egan, John Ward and Mike Flynn.

Pictured in JJ Cattigan’s on Saturday night were James Hoare and Michelle Carty.

Pics: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured in JJ Cattigan’s on Saturday night were Debbie Farrell and Rhoda Lenehan.

Pictured in JJ Cattigan’s on Saturday night celebrating Breege Gibbons’ 50th birthday were Breege ad Seamus Gibbons.

Pictured in JJ Cattigan’s on Saturday night were Rebecca Cox and Helen Lavin.

Pictured in JJ Cattigan’s on Saturday night were Eileen Brooke and Maggie McNulty.

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East Galway focus (incorporating North Galway Vintage & Heritage Show)

Pictured at the launch of the North Galway Vintage & Heritage Club Show in Glenamaddy last Friday was the organising committee. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Vintage Show highlights…

1. Vintage trucks visit Over thirty vintage trucks are set to descend on Glenamaddy this Sunday from all over Europe as part of the Vintage & Heritage Show. It’s always a spectacular sight and the committee have assured those visiting this Sunday that this year’s display is not to be missed!

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With demonstrations including a traditional oats thrashing demonstration, stationery engines, a working blacksmith, stone crushing and a wood turning display, Sunday’s vintage & heritage show in Glenamaddy promises to be educational as well as entertaining.

3. Birds of Prey swoop in! Another example of the wide variety of entertainment and exhibits on offer at the 7th annual North Galway Vintage & Heritage Show is the Birds of Prey display which is sure to delight spectators of all ages.

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4. Fiats, Fords and Minis This year’s show is a celebration of Fiat tractors, Mini and the Ford Capri and Anglia. Displays are sure to bring back some lovely memories for the older visitors while younger spectators can marvel at these classic machines.

Over 30 overseas vintage trucks will be attending this event.

5. Bags of entertainment The North Galway Vintage & Heritage Show this Sunday will feature a fun fair and amusements as well as plenty of musical entertainment from Jason Moyles and Frank Nelson from 1 pm to 5 pm. With plenty of space both indoor and outdoor and an extended menu of food and beverages, Glenamaddy is the place to be this Sunday!

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Pictured at the launch of the North Galway Vintage & Heritage Club Show in Glenamaddy last Friday were Danny and Michael Glynn. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Another Vintage Sunday in Glenamaddy! North Galway Club to host 7th annual Show T he seventh annual North Galway Vintage & Heritage Club Show will open to the public from 10 am this Sunday (19th) at the Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre. All vintage vehicles pre-1989 are welcome this year and the show will also celebrate Fiat tractors, Mini, Ford Capri and Ford Anglia. Speaking following the launch of this year’s show recently, PRO Peter Greaney said: “The Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre gives

us more space, both indoor and outdoor for our exhibitors as well as plenty of solid ground parking. There will also be an extended menu of food and beverages available on the day. “This year we will be celebrating Fiat tractors, Mini, Ford Capri and Ford Anglia. As usual, there will be plenty of activity in the working field, exhibiting some of the many skills and talents from days gone by. “For younger visitors, we will have a funfair and amusements

on the day as well as a fabulous ‘Birds of Prey’ display. There will be many other attractions the whole family can enjoy too. “Apart from the popular vintage entries, some of our local motor, tractor and machinery dealers will be in attendance on the day displaying their new range of products,” he said. Other attractions on the day include: traditional oats thrashing demonstration, stationery engines with working implements, a diecast model show, auto jumblers,

a working blacksmith, a wood turning display, stone crushing and much more. Mr. Greaney added: “Over 30 vintage trucks will be attending this year’s event from overseas and those who missed out on last year’s display are urged not to miss out again this year. “On behalf of the North Galway Vintage & Heritage Club, I would like to extend a warm welcome and invite you to Glenamaddy this Sunday for what promises to be another excellent show”.

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Pictured at the launch of the North Galway Vintage & Heritage Club Show in Glenamaddy last Friday were Peter Greaney, Ted Laheen, Michael Farrell and Frank Geraghty. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Fun and entertainment this Sunday! There promises to be fun for all the family at Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre this Sunday for the 7th annual North Galway Vintage & Heritage Show. The event kicks off at 10 am with live entertainment from Jason Moyles and Frank Nelson from 1 pm to 5 pm. There will also be a fun fair on the day with plenty of amusements for both young and old.

Visitors to this Sunday’s Show will also be treated to a working blacksmith, birds of prey and a die-cast model show. All roads lead to Glenamaddy this Sunday for another fun-filled Vintage and Heritage Show! For more information, contact Ted on 0864553776, Mike on 087-4357346, follow North Galway Vintage & Heritage Club on Facebook or log onto www.ngvhc.com.

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Roscommon People Friday 17 May 2019

East Galway focus (incorporating North Galway Vintage & Heritage Show)

5 clubs on the up in Northeast Galway There is no shortage of sports clubs in the northeast Galway area. We’ve picked out five clubs (among many) who’ve enjoyed recent success…

Ballinasloe Town Roscommon & District Football League powerhouses Ballinasloe Town clinched the Premier Division Cup following last Sunday’s all-Galway final against Ballymoe FC. The Town also finished runners-up to St. Peter’s in the Premier Division following a strong end to their season.

Creggs RFC Creggs continue to go from strength to strength on and off the pitch. Having opened new top class facilities this year, the east Galway club were Connemara’s nearest challengers in both the Junior 1A League and the Connacht Junior Cup. It wasn’t to be for Pat Cunningham’s side this year but last Saturday’s Inter-Provincial match between Connacht and Munster featured Cunningham as a coach alongside six of his players.

Northern Gaels Northern Gaels are an amalgamation of three local GAA clubs at underage level: Glenamaddy, Williamstown and Glinsk GAA clubs. The club, which celebrates a year in operation this month, was founded in order to ensure the future of all three clubs at adult level. So far, so good, as the Gaels are proving to be a force to be reckoned with at underage level.

Pictured at the launch of the North Galway Vintage & Heritage Club Show in Glenamaddy last Friday were Joe Flanagan, Jim Keaveney and Frank Geraghty. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Ballygar Hurling Club A club that has numerous representatives on Galway underage panels, including Michael Flynn who lined out at corner back and won a Galway minor All-Ireland title in 2018, Ballygar is 51 years in operation. While county championships (U-15) and shields (U-13 and U-16) have been won among the juvenile ranks this year, the adult team also won a junior county title before reaching the Connacht final.

Moylough ‘79 Chairman of the Roscommon & District Football League, Niall Kelly, presents the Hanly Quarries Premier Division Cup to Ballinasloe Town captain Des Hope and his son Zac in Lecarrow last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Moylough ‘79 continue their meteoric rise in the Roscommon & District Football League. Having won the Division Two title last year, Moylough stormed to the Division One title this term. They will play in the Premier Division next season.

Pictured at the launch of the North Galway Vintage & Heritage Club Show in Glenamaddy last Friday were John Nelly, Mike Farrell and Danny Glynn. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Portiuncula pilots national hand hygiene drive Portiuncula University Hospital is one of three hospitals nationally to participate in the HSE’s Hand Hygiene Train the Trainer and hand hygiene awareness programme (Resist), which is aimed at all healthcare workers and everyone who comes to the hospital. Resist is a new health service initiative to reduce infection and antimicrobial resistance in our health facilities. It is being introduced in hospitals and community services all over the country, backed by the HSE Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control programme (AMRIC). The message for hospital staff is that cleaning your hands properly at the right time is one of the simplest things you can do to save you, your family and your co-workers from becoming ill. Are you washing your hands correctly? Let the staff at Portiuncula University Hospital show you how! Check out ‘Portiuncula University Hospital – Join the Superbug Resistance’ on YouTube.

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East Galway focus (incorporating North Galway Vintage & Heritage Show)

Twelve hopefuls on the campaign trail in Ballinasloe Twelve candidates are set to go to the polls next Friday (24th) in the hope of securing one of six seats in the Ballinasloe Local Electoral area. Independent candidate Tim Broderick topped the poll in 2014 with 3,275 first preference votes. Sinn Féin’s Dermot Connolly will also be hoping to retain his seat following his impressive showing five years ago in securing 17.53% of the vote. Fianna Fáil’s Michael Connolly was elected on the third count with 1,514 (12.89%) first preference votes in 2014 while Fine Gael’s Michael Finnerty was elected on the sixth count. Overall, Fianna Fáil gained one seat in the 2014 local elections. The party have three candidates in this year’s election with Mike Kelly and

Kenneth O’Brien throwing their hats into the ring following Cllr. Donal Burke’s decision not to contest. Cllr. Burke had gained 1,154 first preference votes in 2014. Fine Gael councillor Aidan Donohue will also be hoping to retain his seat as party colleague and Galway Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr. Peter Keaveney joins the fray, having previously been elected in the Tuam LEA. Meanwhile, following Cllr. Des Joyce’s decision not to run, Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has endorsed well-known businessman, Declan Geraghty, who is running as an Independent. Harriet Bruce and Aisling Dolan are also running as Independents while Ken Campbell has been put forward by the Social Democrats.

Tuam hopefuls vie for 7 seats The fourteen candidates that will battle it out for seven seats in the Tuam electoral area are Andrew Reddington, Tom McHugh, Pete Roche (all Fine Gael), Billy Connelly, Karey McHugh, Dermot Ryan, Shaun Cunniffe, Thomas Niland (all Independents), Mary Hoade, Colm Keaveney, Donagh Killilea, Joe Sheridan (all Fianna Fáil), Martin Ward (AON), and Stiofán De Lundres Ó Dálaigh (Sinn Féin).

Pete Roche, Mary Hoade, Tom McHugh, Karey McHugh, Donagh Killilea and Shaun Cunniffe will all be hoping to hold onto seats in an area which has seen a reduction in seats from nine and a number of departures since the last local elections in 2014. Independents Seán Canney and Michael Fitzmaurice have since been elected to the Dáil while Cllr. Peter Keaveney will run in the Ballinasloe LEA this time around.

In 2014, Seán Canney was elected with 3,171 (17.03%) first preference votes while Pete Roche (2,708), Michael Fitzmaurice (2,621) and Mary Hoade (1,886) were elected at the first count and Tom McHugh (1,598) and Karey McHugh (934) were elected on the third and eighth counts respectively. Donagh Killilea, Peter Keaveney and Shaun Cunniffe were elected on the eleventh count.

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PSRA Licence No. 001481

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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.

44.39 ACRES

LOCATED AT

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.1.04 acres together with boglands located at Drumman More of approx. 0.76 of an acre. Lot 3: Approx. 24.15 acres of lands with farmyard standing thereon. Lot 4: Approx. 18.44 acres of lands with lake access. Legal: Maria McCahill & Co, Stone Ct, The Sq, Roscommon.

PRIME LANDS CONTAINING APPROX.

31.73 ACRES

LOCATED AT

TREANACEEVE, SCRAMOGUE, CO. 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

All offers above €125,000 invited for prime Strokestown residence John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley is this week inviting offers above €125,000 for a prime fivebedroomed detached dormer-style residence located at Cloonfree, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. John described the property as “a most attractive dormer-style residence located in a select residential area conveniently situated between Stokestown and Tulsk”. He added: “The residence is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout and offers spacious living accommodation throughout together with a large and mature site area. “Two character stone built storage sheds service the residence with all main services located on site. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers after €125,000 to sell”. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log on to www.propertypartners.ie/earley.

Cloonfree, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon

Hillview development at Ballinlough

Hillview, Ballinlough Showhouse viewing is on Saturday, 25th of May from 12-1 pm John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week pleased to advise that showhouse viewings at the quality Hillview development at Ballinlough will take place on Saturday, the 25th of May from 12-1 pm. John commented: “We are pleased to offer

the remaining houses in the quality Hillview development for sale with excellent value for money available. “Buyers have a choice between a four-bedroomed dormer-style residence and a spacious four-bungalow residence all located within walking distance of Ballinlough village and all

amenities. Showhouse viewings are available by appointment or on the day from 12-1 pm”. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

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cathal o’brien

estate agent MIPAV

the housesold name CLEABOY, BALLINTUBBER, CO. ROSCOMMON MOB. 087 261 3617 – TEL. 094 96 55313 www.cathalobrien.ie • Email: info@cathalobrien.ie

SELLING TO ALL OFFERS AFTER €220,000 QUALITY 4/5 BED. TWO STOREY RESIDENCE Located at

No. 20. THE SPINNEY, GALWAY ROAD, ROSCOMMON

Located in this attractive sought after development this property offers spacious living accommodation with superior level of finish throughout with many extra features. The property is ideally located within easy walking distance from all local amenities, Shops, Schools, Railway Station, Hotel and Leisure Centre just off the Galway Road beside Roscommon Town. This property speaks for itself in quality and location and viewing comes strongly recommended by the Auctioneers. Accommodation includes, Reception/Hallway, Sittingroom, Diningroom, Kitchen/Dining, Utility, Cloakroom, Study/ Bedroom One, First Floor, 4. Bedrooms, Master Ensuite and Main Bathroom.

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Luxury living in The Spinney, Roscommon This week on offer from Cathal O’Brien Estate Agent, Ballintubber is a quality five-bedroomed two-storey residence in the prestigious Spinney development located just off the Galway Road beside Roscommon Town, within walking distance of all local amenities. The property, No. 20, The Spinney, Galway Road, Roscommon, offers superior finish throughout, and is in an excellent location. Viewing comes highly recommended by the auctioneers. Accommodation includes reception/ hallway, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility, cloakroom, five bedrooms in all (master ensuite), and bathroom. Garden area to rear with feature timber fencing on boundary, driveway to front, range of shrubbery beds and all overlooking an extensive green area.

Pictured is the quality five-bedroomed twostorey residence in the prestigious Spinney development located just off the Galway Road beside Roscommon Town

Now selling to offers over €220,000. Contact Cathal O’Brien Auctioneer on 0872613617 or visit www. cathalobrien.ie, Daft. ie or email info@ cathalobrien.ie Irish Independent Regional Excellent Awards 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018

OVER 40 PROPERTIES IN OUR ‘WILD ATLANTIC’ PROPERTY AUCTION ON FRIDAY 7TH JUNE, 2019 AT 2:00PM IN THE HARBOUR HOTEL, NEW DOCK ROAD, GALWAY

2 SPRING GLEN COURT, ROOSKEY, CO. ROSCOMMON

Ballymacurley South within a short distance of Ballinaheglish Village

Three-bedroomed bungalow in Ballinaheglish This very attractive three-bedroomed bungalow sits on a large corner site of c. 0.64 acres. It’s on the books of Ivan Connaughton Auctioneers. The property is located in Ballymacurley South within a short distance of Ballinaheglish Village, school and Church and is approximately 15 minutes’ drive from Roscommon Town and approx. 20 minutes’ drive from Castlerea Town and all amenities. There is an extensive array of outbuildings to one side of the house with separate access from the main road. The property is in very good condition and would make an ideal family home in this popular area with peaceful countryside views in a good neighbourhood. The bonus to this property is the array of

outbuildings to the side which have their own separate access with a large concrete yard with electricity and water. This would be ideal for anyone considering a business venture independent to the residence. Other features include cast-iron gates, fully tarmacadamed driveway, traditional stone wall to the front, selection of maturing trees, shrubs and flower beds pickled throughout the site. Certainly, this property is a must for viewing before it’s snapped up for a reasonable price – contact the office to arrange on 0906663700 or info@connaughtonauctioneers. ie (evening, weekend and bank holiday viewings available by prior appointment).

• 4 bedroom detached residence with off street parking and a garden to the rear. • Situated just behind the Church and close to the centre of the village of Rooskey. • Within close proximity of all local amenities and is approximately 5 miles from Longford town on the N4 Dublin/Sligo road. BER: C2 AMV: €120,000 OPEN VIEWING SATURDAYS 1:30pm – 2:00pm

8 ABBEYCREST, BOYLE, CO. ROSCOMMON • 2 bedroom apartment located within walking distance of the town centre. • The property is being sold with tenants in place and the contracted rent is €360.00 per month. • Attractive investment property. BER: D1 AMV: €28,000 OPEN VIEWING SATURDAYS 2:30pm – 3:00pm

LANDS AT OLDTOWN, CLOONFAD, CO. ROSCOMMON • Circa 0.5 acre site located in the townland of Ballydangan close to Ballinasloe. • This site previously contained planning permission (ref.041139). • Folio Number RN30220F. AMV: €12,000 FULL DETAILS ON REQUEST

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NEW TO THE MARKET Magnificent 5 Bedroom Residence

Ballybride, Co. Roscommon F42 XN63 Magnificent 5 bedroom (3 ensuite) property situated on a large landscaped site area located c. 1.5 miles from Roscommon Town centre in a highly sought after residential area. Exceptional finish throughout with no expense spared, this property comprises:- entrance hallway, open plan kitchen/ dining area, utility with WC off, living room, 3 large bedrooms on ground floor (master ensuite) and family bathroom. There are a further 2 large ensuite bedrooms on first floor both with walk in wardrobes. Price Region: €310,000 BER: C1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET Stunning Dormer Bungalow

Kilmore, Athleague, Co. Roscommon F42 PD61 Stunning 4 bedroom (2 ensuite) dormer bungalow presented for sale in show house condition with benefit of large fully serviced workshop to the rear. Situated 4 minutes drive from Athleague village, 10 minutes from Roscommon town and 20 minutes to Athlone Town Centre, this superb residence comprises entrance hallway, sitting room, open plan kitchen/ dining room/conservatory, utility with WC off and one ensuite bedroom downstairs. Upstairs, 3 large bedrooms (master ensuite) and family bathroom. Price Region: €260,000 BER: C1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET Exceptional 4 bedroom residence

Old Circular Road, Roscommon Town F42 ED90 Exceptional 4 bedroom residence situated on a landmark mature site in a highly sought after residential area. It is without doubt one of the finest family homes to come to the market in the Roscommon area in recent years with substantial mature grounds on a pivotal position at the entrance to Roscommon Town. Accommodation includes: Reception porch, entrance hallway, sitting room, living room, open plan kitchen/dining room, utility with WC off and large serviced garage. First floor comprises 4 large bedrooms (master ensuite) all with fitted slide robe wardrobes and family bathroom. Price Region €349,500 BER: B3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET No. 15B Dún Ard, Knockcroghery Village, Co. Roscommon F42 FY99 Quality 4 bedroom property located in the sought after first phase, overlooking the green in this popular residential area within walking distance to all village amenities, 10 minutes to Roscommon town centre and 15 minutes to Athlone town centre. Tastefully presented for sale with spacious entrance hallway, sitting room with french doors to open plan kitchen/dining area with utility and WC off. First floor, 4 bedrooms (master ensuite) and family bathroom. Outside, lawned gardens with mature hedging to side and rear. Price Region: €185,000 BER: C3

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

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

For sale…thriving convenience/hardware store in Dysart For sale and on the books of Oates Auctioneers is this thriving convenience/hardware store, Thomas Street Stores, located at Dysart Village, Co. Roscommon. A unique property situated in a pivotal position on a very busy junction benefiting from a high volume of passing trade within a large catchment area, this established business is being sold as a going concern. Dysart Village is centrally located, convenient to the towns of Roscommon, Athlone and Ballinasloe, in the heart of a large farming community. This property comprises of a large shop unit, threebedroomed residential accommodation, large agri-

Thomas Street Stores, located at Dysart Village, Co. Roscommon

cultural store and yard to the rear. Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with

the sole selling agent. Price available on application. Contact Oates Auctioneers, Church Street,

Roscommon town, Co. Roscommon. Tel. 0906627878. Email info@ oates.ie

Prime Strokestown residential farm of lands available at Earley’s David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this offering new to the market a prime residential farm of lands containing approx. 16.35 acres with the benefit of a quality four-bedroomed dormer-style residence located at Coggalkeenagh, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. David describes the property as “a prime residential holding of lands containing approx. 16.35 acres on which stands an imposing fourbedroomed dormer-style residence of approx. 1,890 sq.ft”. The auctioneer says that the lands are set out on opposite sides of the roadway and contains some of the best fertile and productive agricultural grounds and lands rich in flora and eligible for biodiversity grant-aid.

Coggalkeenagh, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.

Standing to the side of the residence is an all-weather floodlit wood chip-surfaced equestrian manège of approx. 40m x 20m, offering great potential. Altogether this is a quality property to come on the market in a peaceful countryside setting and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings

and all offers to sell. BER residence: C1. For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log on to www.propertypartners.ie.

Viewing of charming cottage highly recommended This charming two-bedroomed residence – ‘Bird Cottage’ – comes to market in excellent condition located on quiet country lane, just off the Castlerea to Ballinagare road. On the books of Ivan Connaughton Auctioneers, the cottage stands on c. 2.6 acres of excellent quality lands, with unrivalled views of the surrounding countryside. There are outbuildings to side. There has been the addition of an extension to the rear of the property, bringing the overall sq. footage of this property to approximately 850 sq. ft. The layout internally is clever with good use of space and light. Accommodation includes porch to front, sitting room, living room, kitchen/dining room, back hallway, bedrooms in all and bathroom. Also included in the sale is c. 3.18 acres of boglands. The cottage is ready to move into and has features such as solid fuel heating, upvc windows, patio area to the rear, selection of mature plants, trees and shrubs. Viewing is highly recommended and can be arranged

Bird Cottage’ – comes to market in excellent condition located on quiet country lane, just off the Castlerea to Ballinagare road.

by contacting the office on 090-6663700 or info@connaughtonauctioneers.ie. Evening, weekend and bank holiday viewing organised by prior appointment.

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Seán Dolan pictured at the Roscommon Lamb Festival Family Day at Loughnaneane Park. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Cian, Joe, Caroline and Niamh Escosio from Kilteevan pictured at the Roscommon Lamb Festival Family Day at Loughnaneane Park. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Faces & Places The Quad Centre Pictured at a Céilí at The Quad Centre, Roscommon, held as part of the recent Roscommon Lamb Festival, were Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, Valerie Hynes and Antoinette Gately.

Pics: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at a Céilí at The Quad Centre, Roscommon, held as part of the recent Roscommon Lamb Festival, were Eileen Daly, Valerie Higgins, Marie Naughton, Yvonne Wood and Anna May Dolan.

Pictured at a Céilí at The Quad Centre, Roscommon, held as part of the recent Roscommon Lamb Festival, were Michael Cusack, Carmel Gacquin (organiser) and Martin Newton.

Pictured at a Céilí at The Quad Centre, Roscommon, held as part of the recent Roscommon Lamb Festival, were Carmel Staunton, Veronica Kelly and Trish Murray.

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

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facebook.com/moleskinarch 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/16/3004 and all ancillary site works at Bogwood or Carrowntogher Td, Curraghroe, Roscommon. Signed: Philip and 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 planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Michael and Stella Timon, intend to apply for planning permission for the construction of a dwelling house, garage, Septic tank and percolation area, together with all ancillary site works and services at Lisdrumneill, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Michael and Stella Timon.

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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 I, Cormac Phelan, intend applying to Roscommon County Council for Retention Planning Permission to retain as Constructed Garage which is at variance to the Garage permitted under Grant of Planning PD13/397 with associated site development works at Cooladye Td, Cootehall, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Michael and Stella Timon, intend to apply for retention permission to retain dwelling house, all as per drawing documents submitted together with all ancillary site works and services at Lisdrumneill, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Michael and Stella Timon. 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 I am applying for planning permission for the erection of a single storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling house, installation of proprietary effluent treatment system with percolation area and all associated works at Ballagh Td., Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Declan Chillingworth

This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing, on payment of the prescribed fee within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by the planning authority.

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 Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd., are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of our client Lucy Carty for permission for development for the erection of a single-storey dwelling-house, garage and domestic waste water treatment plant and percolation area including all other ancillary site works for the site located at Araghty Td., Athleague, Co. Roscommon.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd., are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of the estate of Reginald Cooke, deceased, for the retention of an as constructed single-storey dwelling-house with adjoining garage, tool store and dry bed agricultural shed and septic tank and percolation area, for the site located at Lisdaulan, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: Michael Hennessy Advanced Planning & Design Services Dorrary, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Roscommon Tel: 086 1701549

Signed: Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd. CL Building, Racecourse Rd. Roscommon Ph: 0906665341 [Agent]. info@conlonconsulting.ie This planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Classifieds PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Brian and Catherine Lyons intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct dwelling house, domestic garage and install waste water treatment unit with polishing filter at Bellaneeny, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Brian and Catherine Lyons The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, A.G 3D Architectural Design Engineering are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Derek McDermott and Elaine Hanley for planning permission to construct new domestic fuel/storage garage at Rathbrennan, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. F42TD62

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Green Street, Mockmoyne Td., Boyle, Co. Roscommon I, Robert Clohessy am applying for planning permission to retain and complete 4 no. semi-detached dwellings as granted under PD/99/745 with new garden sheds to Unit 1 & 2 along with all ancillary site works and services, at Green Street, Mockmoyne Td., Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Robert Clohessy, Green Street, Mockmoyne Td., Boyle, Co. Roscommon. 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 this 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.

Signed: A.G 3D Architectural Design Engineering 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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HANDYMAN for block laying, concreting, plastering, general labourer duties Galway & Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) invites applications for the position of:

ADMINISTRATOR Music Generation Roscommon (1 post).

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES GATELY Joe

DEMPSEY Conor

Cullawinna, Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon Who died on 21st May, 2018

The Walk, Roscommon May 22nd 2012 (7th Anniversary)

On the First Anniverary of Joe’s death, his wife Bridie, daughter Lorraine and son Aidan wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathised with us in his passing. We offer our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful relatives, neighbours, friends and colleagues who offered help and kindness in so many ways. We are truly grateful to those who called personally to our home, attended the Reposal, the Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial. To those who sent Mass Cards, perpetual enrolments, messages of sympathy, floral tributes and to those who travelled long distances to be with us, we were very touched. Our sincere thanks to Fr. Francis Beirne, who celebrated the beautiful Mass and for his support and spiritual guidance. Many thanks to the altar servers and to all those who participated. To Liam Gately, the singers and musicians for the beautiful music and for making the Mass so special. To Anne Harlow from Signature Flowers for providing the beautiful floral arrangements. We wish to express our deepest appreciation to Joe’s relatives, neighbours and friends for preparing Joe’s final resting place. We would like to thank Henry Hamrock of Hamrock’s Funeral Directors for his outstanding professionalism, support and sensitivity when assisting us with the necessary arrangements. Thanks to the Abbey Hotel for the lovely meal provided after the Funeral service. A heartfelt message of thanks to all those who provided food and refreshments during this time. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the doctors, nurses and staff at the Galway Clinic for taking such good care of Joe during his illness. Our gratitude to Fr. Delaney for his prayers and spiritual support. To Charlie O’Brien and all the staff at RosMed Pharmacy, Dr. Sharkey and Dr. Harrison for their professionalism and support in caring for Joe over the years, thank you. Heartfelt thanks to all those who were always so generous with their time to visit Joe both at home and in hospital. The support we have received has been overwhelming. As it is impossible to thank every individual, please accept this acknowledgment as a sincere expression of our deepest gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Joe’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Four Roads on Sunday, 19th May at 11am. ~~~~~~~~~~ We hold you close within our hearts And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.

I found a picture of you One that I had not seen in awhile I held it gently in my hands Lost for a moment in your smile. I found a card from you Written in your own special way I held it gently in my hands Lost for a moment in that day. Memories, sweet gifts from you To allow my heart a breath To let me be lost for a moment To remember life, not just death.

Forever missed by Mum, Dad, Laura, Alex, Emma, Derek, Ann Marie, Damien, Aaron, Ben, Jack, Hannah, Daniel and Rían. Anniversary Mass in The Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Wednesday, May 22nd at 8am.

O’MALLEY John Joe Cloonslanor, Strokestown Co. Rosccommon (4thAnniversary) Who died 24th April 2015

Sadly missed by your loving wife Bridie, daughter Lorraine and son Aidan. ~~~~~~~~~~ May the winds of Heaven blow softly And whisper in your ear How much we love and miss you And wish that you were here

Sadly missed by Liz, Padraig and Catherine.

THANKSGIVINGS NOVENA TO ST. JUDE O Holy St. Jude! Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor for all who invoke your special patronage in time of need: to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. (Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Mary’s & 3 Gloria’s.) Publication must be promised. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted. Publication promised. A.K. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. M.K.

Silent memories keep us near As time unfolds another year We miss your smile, your joking ways We miss the things you used to do and say And when old times we do recall It’s then we miss you most of all.

Sadly missed by his loving daughter Caroline son-in law Thomas and grandchildren Patrick, Eoin and Tomas. Anniversary Mass in Curraghroe Church on Sunday, 19th May at 10am.

REGAN Teresa (nee Gavin) Killerr, Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon (3rd Anniversary) In loving memory of a dear wife and mother who died on 17th May 2016 R.I.P.

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be so He put his arms around you and whispered “come to me”. With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away although we loved you dearly we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating hard working hands to rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

Fondly remembered and missed dearly by Teresa’s loving husband Tom, her daughters Pamela, Colette, Evelyn, Ita-Marie and her sons Thomas and John-Paul. ~~~~~~~~~~ With love to a very special Nanny Teresa ... If we could have one lifetime wish a dream that would come true We’d pray to God with all our hearts for yesterday and YOU. In life we loved you dearly in death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place no one else can fill. You left behind our broken hearts and happy memories too ... but we never wanted memories Nanny we only wanted YOU.

Loved, cherished and remembered by your eighteen grandchildren. Anniversary Mass in St. Brides Church, Ballintubber on Saturday, 18th May at 8pm.

THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE My St. Expedite of urgent and just causes, please intercede for me with our Lord Jesus Christ, succour me in this hour of affliction and despair my St. Expedite, you who are a Holy warrior, you who are the Saint of the afflicted, you who is the Saint of the desperate, you who is the Saint of urgent causes, protect me, help me, give me strength, courage and serenity. Hear my plea. (Make request). Clearly express what you want and ask him to find a way to get it to you. My Saint Expedite, help me to prevail through these difficult hours, protect me from all those who want to harm me, respond to my plea with urgency, bring me back to that state of peace and tranquillity, my Saint Expedite, I will be grateful to you for the rest of my life and I will speak your name to all those who have faith. Now promise to give Saint Expedite a specific offering when your desire is granted. Amen. Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary and make the sign of the cross. Be sure to provide the offering you promised, if Saint Expedite grants your petition. Thank you so much for everything, for hearing and answering my prayer. And to St. Michael and St. John. Amen. M.K. PRAYER TO ST. ANNE (TO OBTAIN SOME SPECIAL FAVOUR) Glorious St. Anne, filled with compassion for those who invoke you and with love for those who suffer, heavily laden with the weight of my troubles, I cast myself at your feet and humbly beg of you to take the present affair which I recommend to you under your special protection. Vouchsafe to recommend it to your daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and lay it before the throne of Jesus, so that He may bring it to a happy issue. Cease not to intercede for me until my request is granted. (Here ask for favor you wish to obtain.) Above all, obtain for me the grace of one day beholding my God face to face, and with You and Mary and all the saints, praising and blessing Him through all eternity. Amen. Good St. Anne, mother of her who is our life, our sweetness and our hope, pray to her for us and obtain our request. (Three times). A.K.

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GREHAN Agnes Pollalaher, Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Who died 14th May 2018. R.I.P. (1st Anniversary)

The family of the late Agnes Grehan, wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on the occasion of our very sad loss. We offer our heartfelt gratitude to our extended family, friends and neighbours for their kindness and support at the time of Agnes’ passing and those who travelled long distances to be with us. To all the doctors, nurses and staff of Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinsaloe and carers of Bluebird Care RSA HSE for the wonderful care given to Agnes, we will forever be grateful to you. Our sincere thanks to Fr. Michael McManus and Deacon Willie Gacquin for celebrating a beautiful Funeral Mass. A special thank you to Donie Hamrock, Funeral Directors, Brideswell for their exceptional guidance, professionalism, consideration and compassionate handling of the Funeral arrangements. Also thanks to the grave diggers for preparing Agnes’ final resting place. Thanks to everyone who sent sympathy cards, attended the Reposing and Funeral and assisted in any way. As it is not possible to thank everybody individually, we hope that this acknowledegment will serve as an expression of our most sincere gratitude and the knowledge that your contribution supported us and made our loss more bearable. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Bridget’s Church, Curraghboy on Sunday, 19th May at 10am. Quietly today your memory is kept. No need for words we will never forget. No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there. Never selfish, always kind What happy memories you left behind.

Sadly missed by your daughters, sons, daughters-in-laws and sons-in-law. ~~~~~~~~~~ We hold on to our memories, the ones that are so dear. To try and keep you always close, Now that you are not here. You were called, it was your time, But it is so true, you have left a legacy, There was no one like you. You were very very special, and we just want to say, We feel lost in many ways, because you are not here today. But, we will never forget you, And we know we have been blessed, To have you for our Granny, Because you were the best...

With love from your grandchildren and great-granchildren.

LUNT Gerry (19th Anniversary)

In loving memory of a dear husband and father, who died on May 14th, 2000. R.I.P. Always loved and sadly remembered by his loving wife Josie and family. Anniversary Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 25th May at 10am.

ROCK Vincent Ballinameen and Ardsallagh More, Co. Rosccommon (1st Anniversary)

Will those who think of Vincent today A little prayer to Jesus say.

Remembered by his friends and neighbours. Anniversary Mass in Sacred Heart Hospital Chapel on Sunday, 19th May at 11am.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES DONLON Pat

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Portrun, Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon Who died on 18th May, 2018. RIP (1st Anniversary)

Tuam, Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon (3rd Anniversary)

Glanrevagh, Dysart, Co. Roscommon Who died on 20th May, 2018

At this time of Pat’s First Anniversary the family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to all who sympathised and supported them in their great sadness and loss. We extend our sincere gratitude to all who visited our home, attended the Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial. To those who travelled long distances to be with us and to those who sent Mass Cards and to all who donated to the Irish Heart Foundation. We would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff who cared for Pat at Portiuncula Hospital. Sincere thanks to Fr. McManus and Fr. Glennon who concelebrated Pat’s Funeral Mass. Also thanks to all involved in the Funeral Mass. Thank you to the grave diggers who prepared Pat’s final resting place so beautifully. To Smyth’s Funeral Directors for the sensitive and professional handling of the Funeral arrangements, we extend our gratitude. Thanks also to the members of the N.A.R.G.C. who formed a Guard of Honour. To our neighbours, friends and family members who went above and beyond to help and support at such a sad time, thank you As it would be impossible to thank every individual please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our sincere gratitude and heartfelt appreciation. First Anniversary Mass for our beloved Pat will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery on Friday, 24th May at 7pm.

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GARVEY Brian Caltraduff, Ballyforan (9th Anniversary)

Partings come and hearts are broken, Loved ones go with words unspoken. Deep in my heart there’s a memory kept, For a wife and mother I’ll never forget

Loved and missed, Gerry ~~~~~~~~~~ There is a place in our hearts Which is yours alone, A place in our lives No one else can ever own, We hold back tears When we speak your name, But the ache in our hearts Remains the same.

Rest peacefully Mam, love Sacha, Ann-Marie, Vanessa, Caryl, Steve, Gerard and their extended families. x Carmel’s 3rd Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Ballagh on Saturday, 18th May at 8pm.

MALONE James (Jimmy) Cloonadra, Ballyleague (8th Anniversary) Who died on 20th May 2011

The family of the late Mary Donohoe wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us and supported us in our sadness and loss. Thanks to all who called to our home, attended her Removal and Funeral Mass. To all who sent Mass Cards, floral tributes and who phoned us. A sincere thank you to Dr. Martin Daly and all the staff at the Medical Centre, Ballygar. Also thanks you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Portiuncula Hospital for their care and kindness to Mary. A special word of thanks to Fr. Francis Beirne for his visits to Mary during her final weeks. Also for celebrating her Funeral Mass. Thank you to the Eurcharistic Ministers and servers who assisted at the Funeral Mass. Thanks to Liam, Marian and Maura for the singing. Also thanks to Michael Dempsey for his kindness and support. Thank you to our wonderful neighbours and friends who prepared Mary’s final resting place. Thank you to Sean and Bernie Mulry for the refreshments after the Funeral and all the ladies and gentlemen who helped with the catering in Dysart Community Centre and in our home. As it would be impossible to thank every individual please accept this acknowledgment as a token of our gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Always remembered by her sons, daughters, sister Liz, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Dysart on Saturday, 18th May at 7.30pm.

Missed by his wife Geraldine, children Paul, Aidan, Barbara, Sarah and Linda, daughters-inlaw, sons-in-law and 13 grandchildren.

Always missed by your loving daughters, sons and families.

Anniversary Mass will be held in Ballyleague Church on Sunday, 19th May at 11am.

Anniversary Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyforan on Thursday,16th May at 7.30pm.

THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. M.C. NOVENA TO ST. JUDE O Holy St. Jude! Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor for all who invoke your special patronage in time of need: to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent need and grant my earnest petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Amen. (Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Mary’s & 3 Gloria’s.) Publication must be promised. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. This Novena has never failed. M.C.

As each day dawns and starts a new As each day ends we think of you And in between, no matter where Deep in our hearts, you are always there.

DUKE John Joe Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon (13th Anniversary) Who died on 5th May, 2006

No one heard the footsteps of Angels drawing near, Who took from Earth to Heaven, The one we loved so dear He has not really left us Nor has he travelled far, Just entered God’s beautiful garden And left the door ajar.

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O’CONNOR Gerry 3 Aran Court, Galway Road, Roscommon Happy Birthday Gerry 21st May

We will never forget your name, and in our hearts you will always remain. Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered everyday. No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you’re always there.

Sadly missed by his wife Mary B and family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Castlecoote on Sunday, 19th May at 11.30am.

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Stroll in the Park! Roscommon set up a Connacht Championship semi-final against Mayo on Saturday week with a routine win over Leitrim at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday. Shane Killoran grabbed two goals while Niall Kilroy also found the net in an emphatic 3-17 to 0-12 win. See pages 68 to 71 for match report and reaction. Pics: Mick McCormack

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Roscommon booked their place in this year’s Connacht Championship semi-final following a facile win over Leitrim last Sunday at Dr. Hyde Park. Pic: Mick McCormack

Huge turnaround for Comerford’s hurlers! In May of 2018 I sat into the car here in Roscommon town and drove to Newbridge in County Kildare on the second Saturday in May to watch Roscommon hurlers play Kildare in the Christy Ring Cup. The result of the game was Kildare 4-26 Roscommon 1-9, a 26-point win for Kildare. Last Sunday in Athleague Roscommon faced the Lilywhites in round one of the competition again. However it was a different story this time around as Ciaran Comerford’s men prevailed by two points. Not only that, but Roscommon played most of the second half with only 14 men after the sending off of Peter Kelleghan. It was a magnificent victory and some turnaround in a year. Ciaran Comerford and the players deserve the greatest of praise for this achievement. When I spoke to the Roscommon manager here last week he told me that they could have played the match in Dr. Hyde Park but preferred to play in Athleague as he reckoned that they had a better chance of winning there. What an inspired decision that was. It is Roscommon’s best win at senior hurling level in at least a decade. Let’s hope they can follow it up against London this coming weekend. Congratulations to one and all!

Minors face tough opener Roscommon minor footballers (U-17s) begin their championship campaign against Galway this Friday night in Dr. Hyde Park and it is a very tough opener. With Mayo to come in round two, Roscommon will have to get something out of the first two rounds which will be very difficult. There are plenty of good young footballers in the county. Emmett Durney is this year’s manager. We wish him the very best of luck.

I was genuinely expecting that Leitrim would give Roscommon a really tough game in the Connacht championship last Sunday. It was an impressive performance from Roscommon on the day but Leitrim were very poor. In fact, I thought they were worse than they were last year. The match is analysed in far more detail elsewhere in our sports section, but Roscommon looked very strong and fit. The game against Mayo will be a much different

proposition. Roscommon will not be given a hope in that game and it’s a nice way to be going into it from a players’ and management point of view. More about that next week. I was very disappointed the the Sunday Game coverage (or lack of same) of the match last Sunday night. The Tyrone v Derry game was given extended highlights and about ten minutes of analysis however when it came to Roscommon v Leitrim they showed a couple of minutes and

afterwards we were treated to a rant by Joe Brolly about how great Leitrim were in Division Four and the way they played against Derry in the league final and the need for a three-tier championship. Everyone knows that the championship format is lop-sided but that’s not Roscommon’s fault. They were not mentioned once which was very unfair. Wait until Roscommon play Mayo. Win or lose there will be plenty of analysis that weekend. Not good enough lads!

How physical can top class rugby get? I know I have said this here a few times over the past couple of years but the game of rugby at the very top level is now so intense that it is frightening to watch at times. Saracens were the deserved winners of the Champions Cup last Saturday but it was won with brute force, massive hits and

frightening physicality. Some of the tackling was brutal as the English champions battered their way to victory. One would ask the question as to where it will all end? On a more local level well done to Connacht’s junior inter-pro team on their super 29-21 win against

Munster last Saturday. The match was played in Creggs and the club unveiled its magnificent new terracing for the first time. It’s been a great year for Creggs and with six players in that Connacht team it’s onwards and upwards. Well done to everyone concerned, it’s a great community effort.

Championship Watch Munster SHC Round Robin Tipperary v Waterford on Sunday at Thurles at 2 pm Tipp were fantastic in victory against Cork and if they can maintain that form they will record another victory here. Waterford will give it everything as they do not want to lose again. Home advantage to count. Prediction: Tipperary

Limerick v Cork on Sunday in Limerick at 4 pm The All-Ireland champions make their championship debut against a Cork team who need a win after last Sunday. What a game this promises to be. A hesitant vote for the Treaty men to continue where they left off last year. Prediction: Limerick

Leinster SHC Round Robin Carlow v Kilkenny on Sunday in Carlow at 3 pm No fairytale here. Prediction: Kilkenny

Dublin v Wexford on Sunday in Parnell Park at 3 pm Could be a cracker. I’m presuming Wexford will be up to full strength. If they are, they might just shade it. Prediction: Wexford

Ulster SFC Quarter-Finals Cavan v Monaghan in Kingspan Breffni on Saturday at 7 pm This could be the match of the weekend in the football championship. Monaghan will be hot favourites but they might not have it all their own way. Monaghan get a very hesitant vote. Prediction: Monaghan

Down v Armagh on Sunday in Newry at 4 pm This is an age-old rivalry that has produced some epic battles in the past. There won’t be much in this one either. I have the slightest preference for Armagh. Prediction: Armagh

Connacht SFC Semi-Final Sligo v Galway in Markievicz Park at 3.30 pm Saracens overpowered Leinster to win the European Champions Cup in Newcastle last Saturday.

City win incredible title race And so Manchester City finally put their name on the Premier League trophy after what was an incredible title race. For Liverpool to amass 97 points and not win the title is some story. City and Liverpool are two fantastic teams and the way both of them have played this year they are certain to be able to attract some top class players during the summer transfer window. City still have the FA Cup final against Watford to play this Saturday and they should win that one as well. Liverpool will face Spurs in the Champions League Final on June 1st. They will be hot favourites to win it. If Liverpool played Spurs ten times in a row they would probably win nine times but in a one-off game you never know what is going to happen and Spurs will have a chance. Soccer is a game that can be extremely boring to watch at times but the two Champions league semi-finals from last week were the most exciting that I have ever seen at club level in the sport. What drama and entertainment!

When the sides met last year Galway won the match by 21 points. I don’t think the gap has narrowed. In fact it may well have grown. Prediction: Galway

PGA Championship this weekend

Manchester City retained the English Premier League title last weekend, finishing a point above Liverpool. The Merseyside club’s wait to win their first top-flight title continues. Next year will mark 30 years since their last league success.

As for Manchester United, the less said about them the better. They seem to be slipping further and further down the pecking order. It may be a couple of decades before they are a force again.

This weekend the PGA Championship will be played at its new time on the calendar and it will be interesting to see how successful it is. All of the world’s top 50 will be there including Tiger Woods who plays for the first time since winning The Masters. The championship is being played in New York at the Bethpage Black Course on Long Island where Woods won one of his US Open titles. It is a notoriously difficult course and has a par of just 70. Five under par could be a winning score. Shane Lowry will be there and hopefully he will hit a good vein of form. I don’t think Woods will win it but if you fancy a good each way bet have a few bob on Brooks Koepka who is Mr. Consistency this year. It should make for fantastic viewing again.

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Horses for Courses Racing today is in Powerstown Park Clonmel, over the sticks, first off at 5.20 pm. Tomorrow, Friday, there are two cards down for decision with flat racing at Leopardstown away at 5.25 pm and national hunt at nearby Kilbeggan off at 5.10 pm. Saturday racing is at Proudstown Park outside Navan at 1.25 pm and on Sunday the punters graveyard, Naas, both host racing on the level. Racing at Naas starts at 1.35 pm and features two Group 3 races, the Coolmore Stud Irish EBF Fillies Sprint Stakes and the Goffs Lacken Stakes. Kilbeggan’s feature race tomorrow night is the Belvedere House, Gardens and Park Handicap Chase over 2m 3f backed up by the Noel O’Brien Memorial Novice hurdle commemorating the late national hunt handicapper. The Farmer’s Journal sponsor the maiden hurdle and Wright Windows the beginners chase.

Lenebane Review On a beautiful, sunny afternoon Roscommon launched its 2019 season at Lenebane with a mixed card and the magnificent replacement building of the old weigh room and facilities. Punters got off the mark in the opener, The Median Auction Race, won by the DK Weld trained Georgeville ridden by Oisin Orr. At 8/11 he was an impressive winner from Nickajack Cave and Jupiter Road by 3½l and ¾l. Only four went to post in the second with the layers going evens the favourite Johnny Drama and Ger Lyons’ colt led from pillar to post for Colin Keane beating Charcor and Aussie Valentine 7l and a neck. The 1m 3f handicap Billy Lee aboard Willie McCreery’s Tipitena who finished well getting to beat Royal Illusion and the favourite Hazel Bay by ¾l and a neck. The final flat race, a 1m 3f handicap was won by a stable in form as John McConnell’s Construct ridden by Ross Coakley won by ½l and 1½l from Happy Company and Tirmizi. The Connaughton Auctioneers Handicap Hurdle was won by Lake Takapuna giving

trainer DK Weld a mixed double on the card. The 3/1 favourite beat Iknowwhereiamnow and Whatsinthecorner by ¾l and ½l ridden by Donagh Myler in the colours of Dr. R Lambe. Horses for courses in the maiden hurdle as Noel Meade’s Jerandme, winner of a bumper here last June, resumed winning ways under Sean Flanagan to win from Warlike Intent and An Fearcgan by 2l and 4l. The final race, the bumper, sent punters home happy as the 5/2 market leader, Osmotic, easily won by 9l from Tecumseh Sherman with Coeur Serein a further 3¼l away in third. The winner, looks a nice one, is a half-brother to Faugheen and trained by Gordon Elliott and was ridden by Jamie Codd for Gigginstown House Stud. Next up for Lenebane is the two-day meeting on the 10th and 11th of next month and we hope, in similar weather. The new weigh room, secretary’s office and press facilities were in use for the first time on Monday and they are second to none and give a great view over the parade ring and down the course. Much credit is due to the manager and committee, whose hard work keeps Roscommon racing in the limelight for providing this facility and the official opening will take place later in the year.

General News On Tuesday, Grand National-winning owner Michael O’Leary made a shock announcement that he is phasing out his National Hunt horses over the next five years. O’Leary’s base, the Gigginstown House Stud, is one of the largest jumping operations in the world and owned 12 of the 30 runners in this year’s Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse. Their best horses include dual National hero Tiger Roll, Cheltenham Gold Cup winners War Of Attrition and Don Cossack, who all carried the famous maroon and white silks. Michael O’Leary’s first winner was when Tuco beat Beef Or Salmon among others in the

Osmotic and JJ Codd easily win the bumper in Lenebane with Tecumseh Sherman just in picture.

Land Rover bumper at Fairyhouse back in 2001 on his debut, trained by David Wachman he was ridden by MD Grant claiming 7lbs. WP Mullins has retired the 12-Y-O veteran Ballycasey, who won the Grade 1 Dr. PJ Moriarty Novice Chase in February 2014. He won 11 of his 43 starts, including five at Graded level. Rich and Susannah Ricci’s grey finished fourth in Cross Country Chase at the Punchestown festival, his last race having made a winning debut in Leopardstown in 2011.

patrick, Co. Antrim. There is a very busy day in the south on Sunday with three meetings down for decision, starting at Ballindenisk, north of Cork off the M8 away at 2 pm, Stradbally in Laois, starting at 2.30 pm and Loughrea in the grounds of Dartfield Equestrian Museum at 2 pm. The Galway Blazers have aerated and watered the track ahead of the meeting next Sunday at Loughrea. There are 134 entries in Loughanmore on Saturday and on Sunday 126 in Ballindenisk, 97 runners in Stradbally and 134 in Dartfield.

Point to Point Corner Racing on the northern circuit this weekend is set to start at 2 pm in Loughanmore outside Temple-

Pictured are board members, sponsors, the architect, and the main building contractor with Racecourse Manager, Michael Finneran at Roscommon Racecourse on Sunday. (Picture courtesy of David Walsh)

Pictured at Roscommon Races.

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Competition Time Jim Gordon, Declan Dillon and Joe McDonald all knew that Kemboy won the Punchestown Gold Cup and are off to the second meeting of the year at Kilbeggan tomorrow compliments of Paddy Dunican and don’t forget to collect your tickets in the office. Now we have our competition for tickets to the third meeting of the season at Kilbeggan on June 2nd, compliments of Paddy Dunican and his committee and we want to know what is the feature race in Kilbeggan tomorrow? Answers as usual please on a postcard to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon or by email to tomred17@gmail.com by 12 pm Wednesday, May 29th 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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Silver lining for The Town! Hanly Quarries Premier Division Cup Final

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Roscommon & District Football League runnersup Ballinasloe Town came good in extra-time of the Premier Division Cup Final last Sunday in Lecarrow when super sub Gary Canavan swung a thrilling final in their favour with a goal and an assist. Ballymoe had started well and came close to opening the scoring early on before the game settled down with Ballinasloe Town seem-

ingly gaining a foothold in proceedings. With the amount of quality on show however, it was only a matter of time before this game burst to life, and there were few raised eyebrows at the manner in which it did. It was Ballymoe who landed the first blow when Damien Goggins took his tally for the season to 27 with a superb finish from the edge of the Ballinasloe penalty area.

Ballinasloe were left to chase an equaliser in the seven minutes that remained of the half but Ballymoe ‘keeper Richard Thompson stood firm. In fact, Ballymoe could have wrapped this game up in the second half and went close on a couple occasions before Ballinasloe’s inspired substitution. With thirteen minutes left, Canavan announced his arrival with a fine equaliser before popping up again early in extra-time to leave Liam Lynch with a tap in to win the cup for Ballinasloe Town. Ballinasloe Town: Padraig Maloney, Cormack

Clogher, Des Hope, Mike Lynch, Declan Duffy, David Cullen, Mark Duffy, Liam Lynch, Mahmood Giumma, Daryl Finn, Joe Woods. Subs: Gary Canavan, Darren Kelly, Aidan Dooney, Kenneth Kenny. Ballymoe FC: Richard Thompson, Adrian Collins, Dean Muldoon, Aidan Brogan, John Connaughton, Micheal Kenny, Kevin Kilcommins, Keith Muldoon, Daniel Malone, Damien Goggins, Mark Kilcommins. Subs: Joseph Cassidy, James Connaughton, Anthony Feeney, Ross Timothy, Gregory Grogan. Referee: Keith Reynolds

(Above and below) Action from last Sunday’s Hanly Quarries Premier Division Cup Final between Ballinasloe Town and Ballymoe FC at Lecarrow. Pic: Mick McCormack

The Ballinasloe Town players celebrate winning the Hanly Quarries Premier Division Cup last Sunday in Lecarrow. Pic: Mick McCormack

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

Dooner’s weekend predictions Moore United pulled off an upset when they held their nerve in a penalty shootout to see off Boyle Celtic in the Joe’s Bar RDFL Challenge Cup Semi-Final last Saturday. Moore will be underdogs again this Sunday when they face champions St. Peter’s in the final of the competition at Lecarrow. Congratulations to Ballinasloe Town who captured the Premier Division Cup at the expense of Ballymoe last Sunday. An extra-time goal from Liam Lynch proved to be the winner. Meanwhile, St. John’s Athletic will take on Ballaghaderreen FC in the final of the

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Division One Cup following emphatic wins for both sides over CP Ajax and Moylough’ 79 respectively. This Friday night sees Glen Celtic and Roscommon United contesting the final of the Division Two Cup.

play-off last night (Wednesday) and the outcome of Friday’s final could depend on what happens between Roscommon and Ahascragh in Lecarrow. Prediction: Roscommon United. Narrowly.

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Topline Ward’s Division Two Cup Final At Lecarrow: Glen Celtic v Roscommon United. 8 pm This could go either way. Both sides have taken points off each other in the league this season. Glen will be slightly fresher due to United’s promotion/relegation

Norio’s Takeaway Division One Cup Final At Lecarrow: Ballaghaderreen v St. John’s Athletic. 7 pm Ballaghaderreen were very impressive winners over champions Moylough as were St. John’s over CP Ajax. This should

be a tight game but the odds slightly favour the Lecarrow based side. Prediction: St. John’s Athletic

Sunday, May 19th Joe’s Bar RDFL Challenge Cup Final St. Peter’s FC v Moore United. 2 pm Moore’s hard-fought win over Boyle Celtic sees them taking on the back-to-back Premier Division champions at Lecarrow this Sunday. St. Peter’s will start as heavy favourites but United will be hoping to pull off another surprise and stop the Athlone side from retaining the cup. Prediction: St. Peter’s FC

‘Buy a Light’ for Ballymoe FC In 2009 Ballymoe FC launched a plan for the club which has seen the opening of a new clubhouse in 2010 and an all-weather pitch in 2016. The final aspect of this plan is the floodlighting of the pitch and a ‘Buy a Light’ fundraiser has commenced in the club. Ballymoe FC is calling on people in the locality, surrounding areas, past and present players and anybody with an interest in soccer to support this fundraiser which will help in the development of young players in the future.

The club is asking people to purchase a notional light at a cost of €50 each and the donation will go directly towards this local amenity. You can purchase a light for yourself, your friends or family and the club would also welcome support from any companies or individuals who wish to make a larger donation. A plaque will be erected in the clubhouse showing the names of all those who purchased a light. Your continued support of Ballymoe FC is very much appreciated.

For more information, contact a club member or club secretary, Kathleen Hegarty on 087-7553909. Tickets for Buy a Light will be available in all local shops and pubs. A raffle will be held in conjunction with this campaign and everyone who purchases a light will be entered into a draw for some nice prizes including: 2 Premium Level tickets to a European Qualifier in Aviva Stadium, a bottle of brandy, Ballymoe FC jacket and hat, a bottle of whiskey and a meal for two in Regan’s Gastro Pub, Roscommon.

Joe’s Bar RDFL Challenge Cup Semi-Final Boyle Celtic 3 Moore United 3. AET (Moore United won 7-6 on penalties) Hanly Quarries Premier Division Cup Final Ballinasloe Town 2 Ballymoe FC 1. AET Norio’s Takeaway Division One Cup Semi-Finals St. John’s Athletic 6 CP Ajax 0 Ballaghaderreen FC 4 Moylough ’79 1 Topline Ward’s Division Two Cup Semi-Final Glen Celtic 2 Cloonfad United B 0

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THE GAIN LINE

The Connacht side which beat Munster in the junior interprovincial championship at Creggs RFC last Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Connacht and Munster meet in Creggs The large attendance at The Green last Saturday were treated to a very good game of rugby between Connacht and Munster in the Junior Rugby Interprovincial Championship. Connacht, with seven Creggs men in tow, came from behind to earn a 2921 bonus point win over Munster to finish second in the table, just one point behind winners Leinster. Creggs head coach Pat Cunningham was part of the Connacht coaching set-up and he would no doubt have been extremely proud of his club charges’ performances on home soil. Shane Dowd was the stand-out performer and he picked up a well-deserved man of the match award having scored a try and 14 points in total on the day. The man of the match award may have gone to Dowd but there were

plenty of other impressive performances from Creggs players with Maurice Buckley and new cap Andrew Callaghan also crossing the whitewash. The other ‘Maroon and White’ representatives also played their part and there were terrific performances from Aidan Leech, Brian Diffley and Brian Donohue. What was a stellar six should have been a magnificent seven, but James Brandon, who had been named as man of the match against Leinster the week before, was forced to miss out last Saturday due to a college exam. Creggs RFC President Padraic Deane told People Sport that Connacht could count themselves slightly unfortunate to finish in the runners-up spot. “Speaking to the management of Munster, Ulster and Leinster in the last two weeks, it is clear that they

all had much more training and preparation time, training camps and friendly warm-up games. I have no doubt that if Connacht had one training weekend and one friendly game in advance of the Ulster match in Castlebar, they would have won that game and the series too. “I realise that in this instance, the Connemara players were involved in the round-robin for the AllIreland League, and they are a key part of this Connacht team. For instance, Munster can have a great squad without the Clonmel players but at this level, at this time, Connacht needs the excellent Connemara players involved in this squad,” he said. The Creggs President did offer a suggestion as to how Connacht could perhaps improve their chances in next season’s competition. “Connacht should look

Liam Rattigan, Chairman, Connacht Rugby, Ann Heneghan, Junior Vice President, Connacht Rugby, Yvonne Comer, Chairperson of Minis, Connacht Rugby, Adrian Leddy, IRFU delegate and John Carr, Chairman of Competitions, Connacht Rugby pictured at Creggs RFC prior to last Saturday’s Interprovincial match between Connacht and Munster. Pic: Mick McCormack

at increasing the budget to give this fine squad and management better preparation in the build-up to their first game next season. At a minimum, they should look at fixtures and facilitate one training camp, even in advance of the round robin (which ties up one team over two to three weeks) and then have one good friendly warm-up game against say the Connacht Eagles. “I’m convinced that if those two extensions of the programme were added for next season, Connacht would certainly have a much improved chance of landing the title,” he said. Looking back on last Saturday, however, it was certainly a proud day for the

village club and Mr. Deane was delighted with how it went. He said the “carnival-like atmosphere” in Creggs had extended to both teams and officials enjoying a meal while watching the European Champions Cup final between Leinster and Saracens on TV. There was also a barbeque in the evening as Creggs’ youth teams received their Connacht medals from the club’s six provincial wins and cup final appearances. Concluding, the president said: “The highly successful day in Creggs last Saturday is again the result of fantastic work by many volunteers in the club. Well done to all that helped to make it such a great day!”

Padraic Deane, President, Creggs Rugby Club, and PJ Heffernan, President, Connemara Rugby Club, pictured at Creggs RFC prior to last Saturday’s Interprovincial match between Connacht and Munster. Pic: Mick McCormack

Action from last Saturday’s Interprovincial match between Connacht and Munster at Creggs RFC. Pic: Mick McCormack

Interprovincial results Saturday, April 27th Connacht 20 Ulster 34, Munster 13 Leinster 19 Saturday, May 4th Leinster 31 Connacht 33, Ulster 31 Munster 33 Saturday, May 11th Connacht 29 Munster 21 Leinster 28 Ulster 20

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER No use crying over championship ‘tiers’

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THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner Former Roscommon football manager, Kevin McStay, offered the opinion that the ‘Provincial championships are nearing an end’ in Tuesday’s Irish Times Sport and I have to say, I completely agree with him. Roscommon would have learned nothing from the latest in a long line of facile victories over a game, but limited, Leitrim team. As McStay pointed out, a perceived local rivalry is something which seems ingrained in the supporters and even in experienced inter-county players, but the reality and the head to head record would suggest a widening gulf in class. It would seem spectators are beginning to tire of the same old story too with just over 8,000 in attendance at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday. This in spite of the beautiful sunshine, award winning match day programme, and a venue that has been shortlisted as one of the finest in the land. The traditionalists among us

needn’t mourn the impending demise of the provincial championship however, as counties will still get to compete in their provinces under both proposals currently on the table. Teams would compete in the ‘second tier’ having been knocked out of their provincial championship. One of the proposals even allows counties beaten in the earlier rounds back into the qualifiers. Then, if they don’t reach round three of the qualifiers, they take their place in a Tier 2 Championship. While Roscommon learned very little last Sunday, the optimism and confidence Leitrim had gained following their promotion to Division Three earlier in the year would have taken a blow. They will now be rank outsiders once again as they attempt to negotiate the labyrinth that is the qualifiers. Surely the time has come for change and the Leitrim supporters, who could be seen strolling in the sunshine in Roscommon town last Sunday, deserve the chance to enjoy a summer of football having shivered on the terraces in Division Four for so long?

Ultan Harney is denied during Roscommon’s Connacht championship quarter-final win over Leitrim at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

People’s champions of the week Congratulations to Castlecoote Badminton Club on winning the All-Ireland Inter League Grade H title at the national finals held at the National Indoor Arena, Dublin last Sunday (12th). Pictured back row from left: Thomas Reddington, Chris Gilmore, Badminton Ireland President, Betty Thompson, Ronan Flanagan, Enda Gormley. Front row from left: Oliva Ward, Clare Murray, Claire Reddington, Catherine Hanly, Martina Cleary.

HIGH FIVES! Congratulations to Lisacul NS who overcame Ardagh NS, Mayo in the final of the Spar FAI Primary Schools 5s Girls’ ‘A’ Cup for small schools last Thursday at Solar21 Park in Castlebar. They will now travel to Dublin for the national finals which take place at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday, May 29th.

The sporting brief Golf Committee Cup We tee off in Boyle this week where last weekend’s Committee Cup was won by Lewis Shaw. Second place went to Patrick Egan, Lorcan Egan claimed the prize for best men’s gross score and Tom Kearney came third. Best of the ladies was Tish Perry, second was Susan O’Mahoney with Mary O’Hara receiving the prize for best ladies’ gross score. Among the other prizewinners were: Liam Mullaney (Senior’s), Karl Keenan (Cat 0-15), Gerry O’Hara (Cat 16-24) and Ted Hester (25+). Nines prizes went to Paul Connolly, Gerry Carty and Vincent Egan. Boyle’s Mixed Foursomes team beat Ballaghaderreen last week while the Pierce Purcell team takes on Strandhill this week. In Athlone, Darragh McGrath won the PGA Tankard with Thomas O’Connor in second place and Ger O’Kennedy taking the gross prize. The recent Custom Cuts Open was won by Bernie Watson with 40 points while the 97 Club went to Assumpta Galvin with 21. Eoin Maloney, meanwhile, won the AWGS with 32 points. Looking ahead, the Pierce Purcell team begin their defence of their Connacht title this Saturday against

Ballinasloe. Last Wednesday, the Mixed Foursomes team beat Castlerea to set up a meeting with Roscommon next Wednesday. Sharon Morgan won the recent Kilronan Castle Open in Carrick with a very impressive 40 points. Sharon finished ahead of Dolores Mulvey (37 points) and Phil Emmett (35). Finally for this week we go to Glenamaddy where the golf society had their second outing of the year to Athenry on Bank Holiday Monday (6th). Tom Marren was first home with a brilliant score of 43 points followed by Gerry Hynes on 38 and Des Morgan in third with 37. There was also a very welcome visitor on the day in the shape of former member, Padraic Tully, who was home from Boston. Glenamaddy Golf Society would like to offer their condolences to President Brendan Burke on the recent death of his mother, Mary. May she rest in peace.

Handball Juvenile Nationals The 2019 Juvenile Nationals Finals were held in Tyrone and Monaghan last weekend, where Roscommon had some impressive performances if no

outright winners. Philip Halliday reached the quarter-finals of the Boys 15 & Under event where he lost out to local lad Jack Darcy in Beragh, Co. Tyrone 6-15, 15-8, 5-11. In the same event, Rory Carthy came up against eventual winner Mark Doyle of Wexford in the last 16. The Wexford lad was made work for every ace before eventually winning 15-6, 15-7. Rory then qualified for the separate Plate 15 & Under competition. In his quarter-final he had a very impressive win over Tyrone’s Ciaran McNally 216, which set him up for an encounter with Kilkenny’s Harry Delaney, which he eventually lost 17-21. Rory’s younger brother Eoghan competed in the 13 & Under ‘B’ competition, winning his first match against Westmeath’s Gareth Mullaniff 21-6, before being beaten by Galway’s Ewan Hynes 21-15. Seamie Carthy competed in the fun 11 & Under event and won two out of his three matches. Recently crowned U-15 All-Ireland champion Carragh Kennedy played quite well but lost her last 16 match of the 15 & Under grade against Cork’s Cliona Dunning on a tie-breaker. Carragh’s younger sister Shona competed in the Girls 13 & Under ‘B’ grade and after losing her first match to Kilkenny’s Aine Sharkey, she faced

This year’s Boyle Committee Cup winner, Lewis Shaw, receiving his prize from Captain Seamus Gallagher.

her doubles partner Ella Bailey in the Plate competition. Ella had lost her first match to Monaghan’s Emily McGin-

nity. Shona won their match, but lost out in the final to Orla Brophy of Laois.

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All sport is local too…

Roscommon fans pictured at Roscommon v Leitrim in Hyde Park on Sunday. Picture: Michael McCormack  PAUL HEALY

Saturday morning, Lisnamult “Don’t forget to buy some buns on the way”. Another Saturday morning, another GAA Blitz. By 9.45 am, we had everything ready. Hurling helmet. Hurley. Eight-year-old boy in Roscommon Gaels’ gear. Everything we needed. Sense of anticipation. Beautiful sunshine. The car journey takes about eight minutes. No need for the radio, because the eight-year-old is all talk. ALL TALK. Questions…which do you prefer, hurling or football? What time is it? Who is your favourite player? Are you staying? 9.55 am. Crossing the bridge, turning for Lisnamult, closer to the fields of fun. Cars park here and there, each vehicle releasing small hurlers with big dreams. We join the Blitz Brigade. It’s a 10.30 am start, but already some teams are warming up. Enthusiastic kids soloing and spinning, urged on by proud parents. It hasn’t even started yet, and when it does happen, it won’t have happened by magic. Volunteers were at the Roscommon Gaels’ grounds in Lisnamult the previous night, preparing the pitches

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The stewards are familiar faces, some of them wore the Creggs jersey in the old days. Picture: Michael McCormack

There are plenty of buskers too. The two bearded buskers with the guitar and banjo set up within a few metres of the entrance to the Hyde

that will be used during the blitz. This morning, they are here again. At the front of the dressing room, they’re lining up refreshments for later. And we didn’t forget to buy some buns on the way.

Saturday, Creggs They got a right soaking in Creggs on Thursday night. ‘Big match day’ doesn’t happen by magic in Creggs either. It takes a lot of voluntary effort. There is a lot of toil, but it is all done with fierce pride and enthusiasm. There were club volunteers there on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights…ahead of Saturday’s hosting of a Junior Interprovincial between Connacht and Munster. Meetings, planning, jobs, preparations, boxes to be ticked every day. Whatsapp is your only man. This is the mostly unseen work, the generosity with time and energy which is the oxygen of sports clubs and volun-

tary groups in general. These days, Creggs RFC is reaching new heights in its great history…a confluence of achievement on and off the pitch. It’s no longer ‘the’ pitch either. There are now four pitches at Creggs RFC, including the only 4G one in the province. By Thursday night, the club was 38 hours or so away from hosting a glamour Junior Interprovincial. The volunteers got a right soaking as they cleaned and dusted the numerous hoardings that surround the new 4G pitch. Saturday afternoon is different. Creggs is basking in sunshine now. There’s a large crowd present for this big occasion. Although many of the heroes of the 1970s – when the club was formed – are present, this is a whole new world in Creggs. The proud and lovable old place is on a new level now. Four pitches, a walking track…with new dressing rooms and a new stand on the way. As if to symbolise all this change, a drone hovers above, startling a few supporters, one of whom marvels as the

Crossing the bridge, turning for Lisnamult, closer to the fields of fun. Picture: Michael McCormack

flying wonder of modern technology stalls in mid-air, like it knows how good it is and is just showing off. On the pitch, fierce combat, high skill levels. The pitch itself is like velvet. The supporters are engrossed by the battle, the locals in the crowd beaming with pride as their club showcases its superb facilities on a glorious day. There’s little between the sides, but Munster finish the first half strongly, and lead at the break. The highlight of the first half reminds us of a former great of the past. Henry O’Toole scores a solo try on 17 minutes; his father, a former star player, is Connacht’s Backs’ coach.

Saturday lunchtime, Lisnamult They call it a ‘Blitz’ for a reason. The games come thick and fast. There’s a referee, a couple of coaches, proud parents. The coaches are supportive,

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positive, full of encouragement. Events such as Saturday’s are held countywide on a regular basis, enjoyed by hundreds of boys and girls. The kids love it. Week on week, they are progressing, honing their skills, moving in the right direction. Each team gets three games. When the final whistle blows, the children are drawn, as if by magnet, to the well deserved ice creams, drinks, biscuits and buns. Within a few minutes, several of the boys are back on the pitch, this time with a football. It is their world, just now.

Saturday afternoon, Creggs Munster are all over Connacht in the third quarter, leading now and seemingly destined for victory. A walk around the pitch reveals the scale of the recent developments at the club. Four or five kids are playing on a pitch in the distance. The stewards are familiar faces, some of them wore the Creggs jersey in the old days. There are familiar faces in the crowd too, headline acts in the Creggs story. Three women on my right briefly discuss buying dresses for an upcoming event, before one of them says ‘we should be cheering the boys on’. They do, though they also return briefly to the dress debate. I

A drone hovers above, startling a few supporters, one of whom marvels as the ﬂying wonder of modern technology stalls in mid-air, like it knows how good it is and is just showing off

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Action from Saturday’s interprovincial in Creggs. Picture: Michael McCormack

chat with one or two club stalwarts. “Everyone wants to play on the new pitch” one says. “I don’t know what we’re going to do”. It’s hardly surprising; the new pitch is like something that was computer-generated, all green and pristine and bright and beautiful. Yet the ‘old’ pitch will surely remain in their hearts forever, being a monument to epic wins and great times. Back on the new pitch, something dramatic is happening. The tide is turning. Connacht are digging deep. 21-10 behind, they roar back into the game. Local hero Shane Dowd breaks through to score a great try, and our memory goes back to the jinking incisions once made by his Dad, Ger. A few minutes later, the rampant men in green are 29-21 ahead. Ten minutes left. On such a beautiful day, in such close proximity to the action, midst the stillness, you hear everything. The Connacht players regroup in their own half after their latest try. They cajole one another with varying war cries. “Loads of rugby left here”. “Control!” “Ten f**king minutes!” “Don’t panic!” “No score lads, no score!” When it’s over (Connacht win), the fans break into appreciative applause. Perfect day. Now the hosting continues. The two teams and their entourages will have Dinner in the clubhouse. They’ll watch the European Champions Cup Final there. Many supporters join them. The local volunteers continue with their work. It’s a team effort. Creggs’ President

Padraic Deane is to the fore, on this proud day for the club. Later, the Connacht party will socialise in Roscommon town, but they’ll stay the night in Airbnb in Castlerea. Apparently all the beds in Roscommon town are booked out. In all, six Creggs lads have seen action on the field today: Maurice Buckley, Andrew Callaghan, Brian Diffley, Brian Donoghue, Shane Dowd, Aidan Leech. Clubman Pat Cunningham was the forwards’ coach. Six locals on the Connacht team! More pride. Off the field, a fabulous success. A perfect day.

11.40 am, Sunday, Roscommon On Roscommon’s Main Street, all human life. Two men arrange their hats, flags, horns and headbands. A modest cardboard sign is on the boot of their car…‘Hats, flags, horns and headbands’. A man wearing a Leitrim jersey (No. 11) is passing Paddy Power’s; he doesn’t go in. Coming in the opposite direction are two buskers who are in their 60s or older. Both men have a reasonable amount of white hair on their head and they each sport a distinguished beard. One carries a guitar in a case, the other man carries a banjo. They have lived-in faces. Most people moving around Roscommon just now, with throw-in a few hours away, have some version of expectant ‘Championship Face’. You can actually see in their faces how happy they are. Their Championship faces, their Championship striding

and strutting. The day has finally arrived.

2.30 pm, Sunday, Roscommon The supporters weave towards the Hyde. At Casey’s roundabout, a ‘Sinn Fein man’ is hammering an election hoarding into position. There are canvassers and election candidates all over the place, including MEPs Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan and Matt Carthy. It’s a beautiful day. There are plenty of buskers too. The two bearded buskers with the guitar and banjo set up within a few metres of the entrance to the Hyde. The game itself is very one-sided, Roscommon rattling in three firsthalf-goals, leaving Leitrim dispirited and facing a heavy defeat. Volunteerism is to the fore here too. Familiar faces…stewards here, there and everywhere. Passionate GAA folk. They all have their championship faces on today, a pep in their step since late morning. The match never quite takes off, but Roscommon impress, and win easily. Leitrim will have better days, and have had a good season. It may have been a one-sided match, but it’s a great occasion. It’s wonderful to have Championship ’19 underway. The Hyde Park pitch looks fabulous. The Roscommon subs contribute several points, an encouraging aspect of the day. Many of the kids playing Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, soccer and rugby locally are in the Hyde today. Below

us, Roscommon goalkeeper Darren O’Malley is signing autographs for a few of those kids. It’s been a heartwarming sporting weekend. The Roscommon hurlers had a great win. I am conscious too that there are many more sports blossoming locally, involving great volunteers and many participants. Ballinasloe won the big soccer final in Lecarrow at the weekend. Participation levels in girls/ladies sports are rocketing. I will revisit these and other sports in the coming months. The American politician Tip O’Neill said that all politics is local. In a way, all sport is local too. Certainly for us it is. We enjoy the golf majors, the Premier League, the Champions League,

the exploits of Irish and world stars in various sports. But local sport…driven by locals…is very special indeed. We have so much to be proud of here in Roscommon in that regard.

5 pm, Sunday, Hyde Park The fans, basking in sunshine, depart in good humour, weaving back towards their cars, or into town on foot. We are back up and running. Happy days. The two bearded buskers with the lived-in faces are singing ‘I’ve been a Wild Rover for many a year…’

Young Creggs (and Connacht) fans pictured in Creggs on Saturday. Picture: Michael McCormack

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London calling for rejuvenated hurlers Christy Ring Cup (Round Two) Roscommon v London on Saturday in Ruislip at 1 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

Following their sensational win against Kildare in Athleague last Sunday, Roscommon hurlers will travel to Ruislip on Saturday full of confidence and in the knowledge that another win would almost certainly put them into the semi-final of the competition which would be some reversal of fortune in less than a year. Not given a chance against Kildare last weekend, Roscommon defied the odds and the loss of a man (Peter Kellehan) for most of the second half to out-battle the Lilywhites and record a thrilling two point win. It was one of the best wins for Roscommon senior hurlers in the past decade. It was all the more remarkable as Kildare had inflicted a 26-point beating on Roscommon in 2018. Roscommon manager Ciaran Comerford told

People Sport on Tuesday that he was not surprised with the performance and the result. “The lads deserved that win. They have worked savage hard this year and it was just reward for all that effort. Now we are in a good position but we have to ensure that we follow up that display with more of the same starting this weekend. “London were well beaten by Meath last weekend but they had problems with having no hurleys (they were lost at the airport in the baggage section) and that might have had a detrimental effect on them. Remember they are at home so they will be determined to put up a big performance. It will certainly not be an easy game for us. “But we will travel with confidence after last Sunday’s win. It wasn’t a lucky win or that we got the rub of the green. We

Fixtures Thursday, May 16th G&G Electric Junior Hurling Championship At Athleague: Athleague v Pádraig Pearses. 8 pm

Friday, May 17th G&G Electric Junior Hurling Championship (7.45 pm) At Rockfield: Oran v St. Dominic’s At Four Roads: Four Roads v Roscommon Gaels

Saturday, May 18th Padraig Kelly put in an excellent performance as Roscommon enjoyed a famous win over Kildare in the first round of the Christy Ring Cup in Athleague last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

worked hard for every score and we deserved what we got in the end and that was so satisfying. The players have been fantastic I have to say. If we could win this match on Saturday it would

put us in a very strong position and that’s what we will be aiming to do,” he concluded. Roscommon will be without Peter Kellehan who was sent off last Sunday. He will

be a loss for sure, but with confidence very high among the Roscommon squad, this is a match that they are well capable of winning. What a difference a year makes! Prediction: Roscommon

BREAKING BALL

Ladies face Leitrim on Sunday in Carrick TG4 Connacht LGFA Intermediate Championship Round One Roscommon v Leitrim on Sunday in Carrick-on-Shannon at 2 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon Ladies footballers open their Connacht campaign with a match against Leitrim on Sunday that they are expected to win. Traditionally Leitrim have been very difficult opponents for Roscommon but they have had a number of problems behind the scenes over the past few years and they have fallen behind. It will be a chance for Michael Finneran and his management team to look at fine-tuning their combinations ahead of an almost certain showdown with Sligo later on in the summer. Anything other than an easy Roscommon win would be a shock and I expect that to be the case. Prediction: Roscommon

Young Rossies face tough Connacht opener  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon minor (U-17) footballers set out on their Connacht Championship campaign this Friday evening when they face Galway at Dr. Hyde Park with a 7 pm throw-in. It’s a difficult start to the championship and with Mayo away the following Friday, the Emmett Durney trained team will have to hit the ground running. Roscommon will be hoping for good displays from players like Sean Trundle, Adam McDermott, Ronan Garvin, Daire Cregg,

Ruaidhri Fallon, Mark Purcell, Tom Shine and Eoin Colleran. Galway are always strong at minor level and Roscommon followers will remember that the young Tribesmen won the first ever Connacht U-17 championship last year when they beat Roscommon by four points at Dr. Hyde Park. Roscommon play Galway at home this Friday, Mayo away in Castlebar the following Friday and later they have a home game against Leitrim and an away game against Sligo. The top two teams will contest the Connacht final.

Donegal hit eight in Hyde romp Philly McGuiness U-20 Football League

DONEGAL

8-9

ROSCOMMON

2-9

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I know that it’s early days yet, but to concede eight goals is not the ideal way for Roscommon U-20s to start their season but that’s what happened in the curtain-raiser at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday when Donegal punished Roscommon’s defensive frailties with some clinical finishing. There was a very lively start to this game and

by the ninth minute the scores were tied at 0-4 apiece. Roscommon had points from Peter Gillooly, Ronan Dowd (2, 1 free), and Paul Carey. But Donegal struck two goals in the 13th and 14th minutes and Roscommon never recovered after that. By half-time the score was Donegal 2-7 Roscommon 0-5, the home side’s only other score coming from their best player on the day, Paul Carey.

GAA Results Connaughton Fuels AFL Division Two Clann na nGael 2-13 Oran 2-9 AFL Division Four Roscommon Gaels 3-19 St. Dominic’s 0-13 St. Faithleach’s 1-13 Boyle 0-10 St. Joseph’s 1-15 Tulsk Lord Edwards 1-12 Strokestown 5-16 St. Michael’s 0-7 St. Ronan’s 4-9 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 0-5 AFL Division Five Mid South St. Aidan’s 1-16 Kilbride 0-5 AFL Division Five North Michael Glavey’s 2-13 St. Croan’s 2-13 G&G Electric Junior Hurling Championship Athleague 2-16 Oran 3-9 St. Dominic’s 3-20 Roscommon Gaels 0-13 Four Roads 1-11 Pádraig Pearses 0-10

Donegal struck again in devastating fashion at the end of the third quarter, scoring two goals within three minutes from Paddy Dolan (a penalty) and sub Mark McAteer, who came on and scored a hat-trick. It was 4-9 to 0-8 when Peter Gillooly struck a fine goal for Roscommon after a brilliant long-range pass from Carey, but once again the visitors scored two goals within a minute, both from sub McAteer following some calamitous defending by Roscommon. With ten minutes to go it was Donegal 6-9 Roscommon 1-8. Dolan completed his hattrick of goals with a second penalty in the 57th minute

and Shane Gillespie made it eight goals for Donegal in injury-time before Gillooly grabbed his second goal of the game and small consolation for Roscommon shortly before the final whistle. Roscommon: Michael O’Donnell: Darren Duff, Jack Keane, Enda Killoran; Sean Hanly, Michael Conroy, Ryan Donoghue; Dylan Sumner, Tomas O’Rourke; Ronan Dowd (0-3, 2 frees), Paul Carey (0-3, 2 frees), Conor Flynn; Peter Gillooly (2-1), Dylan Ruane (0-1), James Fitzpatrick (01). Subs used: Enda Crawley for O’Rourke (18, b/c), Niall Higgins for Hanly (h/t), Daire Keenan for Dowd (41), Cathal Groarke

for Crawley (51), Padraig Halpin for Conroy (53). Donegal: Eoin O’Boyle; Shane Gillsepie (1-0), Jack McKelvey (0-2), Peter McEniff; Shane O’Donnell, Seamus Óg Byrne, Niall Hannigan; Ronan Docherty, Paddy Dolan (3-2, 2 pens); Luke Gavigan (02), Colin McFadden (1-0), Peader Hogan; Jack McSharry, Conor O’Donnell (0-2, 45’ 1f), Ryan Cunningham (0-1). Subs: Ryan McMahon for Docherty (18), Mark McAteer (3-0) for O’Donnell (38), Keelan McGruddy for McFadden (51), Michael Statham for Gavigan (55), Anthony Diver for Byrne (56 b/c). Referee: Patrick Guckian (Leitrim)

Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division One (7 pm) At Abbey Park: Boyle v Fuerty At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v St. Croan’s At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Western Gaels At Ballinlough: Michael Glavey’s v Pádraig Pearses At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v St. Faithleach’s Connaughton Fuels AFL Division Two (7 pm unless stated) At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Strokestown. 6 pm At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v St. Aidan’s At Rockfield: Oran v Castlerea St. Kevin’s At Kilmore: Kilmore v Kilbride

Sunday, May 19th Connaughton Fuels AFL Division Two At Orchard Park: Elphin v Clann na nGael. 2 pm Leydon Brothers AFL Division Three (2 pm) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Shannon Gaels At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Kilglass Gaels At Woodmount: Pádraig Pearses v Elphin At Creggs: Creggs v Ballinameen At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: St. Barry’s v Western Gaels

Underage update Thursday, May 16th U-12 Spring League Division Four At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Tulsk Lord Edwards. 7 pm U-14 Football League Division One At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Roscommon Gaels. 7 pm

Sunday, May 19th U-12 Spring League Division One (11 am) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Clann na nGael At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Pádraig Pearses At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Roscommon Gaels U-12 Spring League Division Two (11 am) At Western Gaels: Western Gaels v Elphin At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Kilbride At Abbey Park: Boyle v Shannon Gaels U-12 Spring League Division Three (11 am) At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Michael Glavey’s At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Oran At Kilmore: Kilmore v St. Aidan’s U-12 Spring League Division Four (11 am) At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v Strokestown At TBC: Kilglass Gaels v St. Faithleach’s At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v St. Barry’s U-12 Spring League Division Five (12.30 pm) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v St. Ronan’s At Abbey Park: Boyle v Elphin At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: St. Barry’s v St. Aidan’s U-12 Spring League Division Six (12.30 pm) At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Roscommon Gaels At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Pádraig Pearses At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Clann na nGael

Ladies update Sunday, May 19th TG4 Connacht Intermediate Championship At Carrick-on-Shannon: Leitrim v Roscommon. 2 pm Connacht U-16 A1 Final At Ballyhaunis: Roscommon v Leitrim. 7 pm

Results Hannon’s Hotel AFL Division One Final Clann na nGael 1-9 Kilbride 1-8 The Old Stone House Division Two Semi-Finals St. Dominic’s 5-21 St. Mary’s 1-5 St. Brigid’s 4-7 Shannon Gaels 2-11 AFL relegation play-offs Pádraig Pearses 5-11 Éire Óg 5-7 Michael Glavey’s 3-13 St. Barry’s 0-13 Castlerea Vehicle Recycling AFL Division Three Boyle 7-9 Castlerea 4-7

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Hurlers earn famous win in Athleague! Christy Ring Cup (Round One)

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A late show from Roscommon, which saw them hit four unanswered points in injury-time, earned them a magnificent victory over the current Christy Ring Champions Kildare in Athleague last Sunday afternoon. The victory marks a huge turnaround for Ciaran Comerford’s men coming against a team which had beaten them by 25 points just one year ago in Newbridge. The first half was a scrappy affair with a lot of needless fouling from both teams. However, early on it was clear that Roscommon were capable of making life uncomfortable for Kildare. Cathal Dolan

opened the scoring with a well-taken free after four minutes before adding to his tally with two more placed balls to leave Roscommon three points to the good. Kildare hit back as Brian Byrne responded with two frees of his own to leave Roscommon one point to the good after a cagey opening twenty minutes. The game opened up after that and both sides finally got off the mark from play. Jack Sheridan pointed for Kildare and the hard-working Darragh Heavey responded with a score for Roscommon. The game’s first big talking point arrived after 24 minutes when a long ball into the box was met by

Naos Connaughton, who was dragged down. Referee Mick Murtagh had no hesitation in awarding the penalty but Cathal Dolan, who was otherwise reliable from placed balls throughout for Roscommon, struck a tame penalty straight at Kildare goalkeeper Paddy McKenna. Roscommon heads didn’t drop however and they closed out the half with two points each from Cathal Dolan (1 free) and the outstanding Padraig Kelly, which left them 0-8 to 0-7 up at the interval. Roscommon were dealt a major blow early in the second half, when Peter Kellehan was shown a straight red card when his wild swing connected with Brian Byrne’s helmet. John Gorman had levelled the game just two minutes before. With the game being more open, Kildare were now heavy favourites but Roscommon were not prepared to roll over. Cathal Dolan’s precise free taking kept the Rossies in the game and they were level with the Lilywhites going into the final ten minutes. Roscommon supporters may have feared the

worst in the closing stages, however, when Kildare corner-forward Jack Sheridan surged forward and blasted the sliotar past a despairing Noel Fallon in the Roscommon goal. Roscommon hit back with two more Cathal Dolan frees before Kildare came back with two points of their own to leave three between the sides. They were to be Kildare’s last scores however and Roscommon put the foot on the accelerator to set up a grandstand finish. Points from substitute Conor Mulry and Cathal Dolan got them back to within a point before a monstrous free from Roscommon ‘keeper Noel Fallon and a superb long-range score from midfielder Shane Curley put the hosts ahead. Roscommon then kept their composure as they game edged towards the full-time whistle and earned a free which Cathal Dolan converted to seal a famous victory in Athleague for Roscommon hurling. Roscommon: Noel Fallon (0-1, a free); Pat Nolan, Paul Kenny, Hugh Rooney; Conor Coyle, Peter Kellehan, Alan Moore; Darragh

Naos Connaughton pictured in action for Roscommon during last Sunday’s Christy Ring Cup Round One win over Kildare at Athleague. Pic: Mick McCormack

Heavey (0-1), Shane Curley (0-1); Gearoid Keenan, Padraig Kelly (0-3), Naos Connaughton; Gearoid Egan, Cillian Egan (0-1), Cathal Dolan (0-12, 11 frees). Subs used: Conor Mulry (0-1) for G Egan (54 mins), Eamon Kenny for Connaughton (64 mins).

Kildare: Paddy McKenna; James Dolan, Diarmuid Cahill, Rian Boran; Niall Ó Muineachain (0-1), Ross Kelly, Aran Kelly; Jack Travers, Kevin Whelan (0-2); John Gorman (0-1), Brian Byrne (0-8, 7 frees), James Burke; Conor Dowling, Mar-

tin Fitzgerald (0-1), Jack Sheridan (1-2, 1 free). Subs Used: Mark Delaney for Dowling (47 mins), Cathal Derivan for R Kelly (53 mins), Paul Kennedy for Gorman (65 mins), Gary Johnson for Travers (65 mins). Referee: Mick Murtagh

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Cillian Egan takes possession forward during last Sunday’s Christy Ring match between Roscommon and Kildare at Athleague. Pic: Mick McCormack

Young hurlers edge Donegal Roscommon’s U-17 hurlers enjoyed a 1-14 to 1-12 win over Donegal in the Celtic Challenge Cup match played in Scarden, Sligo last Wednesday (8th) despite being without a number of regulars. Roscommon led 1-7 to 1-5 at half-time following captain Adam Donnelly’s goal in the closing stages of the first half. Eoin Kiernan was the star of the show, however, and he claimed the Best and Fairest Award for his fine display.

The Roscommon U-17 hurlers pictured prior to their Celtic Challenge Cup match against Donegal.

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Connacht SFC Quarter-Final: Roscommon 3-17 Leitrim 0-12

Hyde stroll sets up Mayo meeting The Verdict Seamus Duke Most observers, this writer included, were of the opinion that Leitrim would provide far more of a test for Roscommon in the championship this year following their good run and promotion in the National Football League but if anything this match was even more one-sided than the clashes between the two over the past few years as Roscommon swept Terry Hyland’s men aside with a very impressive display of powerful attacking football. The difference between the sides in terms of conditioning and strength was obvious from the first whistle. Roscommon players were strong in the tackle, won most of the 50/50 balls and once they got their eye in, attacked with purpose and were clinical for the most part. Three well-taken goals in the first half were key, and in fact, by half-time it could easily have been six for the home side as Diarmuid Murtagh, Ultan Harney and Shane Killoran missed gilt-edged chances. Leitrim were not able to cope with the direct running of Killoran, Harney, Hubert Darcy, Niall Daly and Niall Kilroy. It meant that Killoran, Conor Cox and Diarmuid Murtagh prospered inside. Of course no one will be getting carried away as Roscommon now turn

their attention towards MacHale Park on Saturday week. The challenge coming from Mayo will be several levels above what we saw in Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday but there are a number of positive signs from Roscommon. The strength and conditioning work being carried out by Noel Flynn is certainly bearing fruit. Roscommon are looking much sharper and stronger this year and they will need every bit of that improvement for Saturday week. I was impressed with Tadhg O’Rourke and Shane Killoran in the engine room, but Aidan O’Shea and Matthew Ruane will provide a much stiffer test on Saturday week. Hubert Darcy can be well pleased with his debut and Conor Cox and Diarmuid Murtagh are two excellent inside forwards. Ultan Harney looked back to his best and in defence Davy Murray, Niall Daly and Ronan Daly did well. For a very disappointing Leitrim outfit Shane Moran was the only player who could say he beat his man on the day. The big Fenagh man was sited at full-forward and he caused lots of trouble for the Roscommon defence but he was almost a lone light in the darkness for a well-beaten Leitrim team. Roscommon kicked some bad wides (11 in all), particularly in the opening ten minutes and while it might be seen as nit-picking to be complaining after a 14 point win, Roscommon will have to take most of the chances they get

Cathal Cregg drives at the Leitrim defence during last Sunday’s Connacht Championship quarter-final at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

against Mayo or it will be another long journey home from Castlebar. But I am encouraged by what I saw in Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday. Roscommon will travel to Castlebar with a chance, albeit an outside one but it’s a chance nevertheless. For Leitrim this was a massive disappointment. Even a cliché like ‘back to

the drawing board’ seems inappropriate in the circumstances. It was another heavy defeat for them and most of the second half was played in almost total silence. It was like a training session as Roscommon pulled further and further ahead. MacHale Park will be a different kettle of fish altogether.

Teams and Scorers ... Roscommon: Darren O’Malley (0-1, ’45); Conor Daly, Seán Mullooly, David Murray; Niall Daly, Conor Hussey, Ronan Daly; Shane Killoran (2-0), Tadhg O’Rourke; Hubert Darcy, Cathal Cregg, Niall Kilroy (1-1); Diarmuid Murtagh (0-3, 2 frees), Conor Cox (0-5, 2 frees), Ultan Harney. Subs: Fintan Cregg (0-2, 1 free) for O’Rourke (37), Colin Compton (0-2, 1 free) for C Cregg (46), Conor Devaney for Darcy (48), Andrew Glennon (0-2, 1 free) for Murtagh (53, b/c), Cathal Heneghan (0-1) for Cox (61), Brian Stack for R Daly (64), Caoileann Fitzmaurice for Killoran (69, blood). Leitrim: Cathal McCrann; Michael McWeeney, Paddy Maguire, Conor Reynolds; Domhnaill Flynn (0-4, all frees), Seán McWeeney, Shane Quinn (0-1); Mark Plunkett, Fergal McTague; Raymond Mulvey (0-1), Ryan O’Rourke (0-5, all frees), Pearce Dolan (0-1); Evan Sweeney, Shane Moran, Gary Plunkett. Subs: Dean McGovern for McTague (21), Jack Heslin for Sweeney (39), Aidan Flynn for Dolan 43), Emlyn Mulligan for G Plunkett (45), Nicholas McWeeney for Flynn (70), Oisín Madden for S McWeeney (70). Hubert Darcy assesses his options during last Sunday’s Connacht Championship quarter-final between Roscommon and Leitrim at Dr. Hyde Park. Pic: Mick McCormack

Referee: Sean Hurson (Tyrone)

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Connacht SFC Quarter-Final: Roscommon 3-17 Leitrim 0-12 Key Moments

Seamus Duke

Stat Attack

First half On a perfect day for football there was plenty of action in the opening five minutes. Leitrim attacked from the first whistle and Shane Moran’s effort after 45 seconds was well blocked by Darren O’Malley.

Wides: Roscommon 11 (6 first half) Leitrim 7 (4 first half)

Roscommon then kicked three bad wides, all left of the posts, but it was all one-way traffic as Anthony Cunningham’s men piled forward. In the fifth minute Conor Hussey made a powerful run before off-loading to Shane Killoran who blasted home for a well-taken goal.

Red cards: Roscommon 1 (Conor Daly 69, 2 yellows) Leitrim 1 (Shane Quinn 55, 2 yellows)

Two minutes later it was Niall Daly who did the spadework for Diarmuid Murtagh whose goal-bound shot was blocked by Fergal McTague. In the 9th minute Roscommon were in on goal again and this time Ultan Harney’s shot was saved by Cathal McCrann out for a ’45, which was converted by Darren O’Malley.

Black cards: Roscommon 1 (Diarmuid Murtagh 54) Leitrim 0 Yellow cards: Roscommon 2 (Conor Daly x 2), Leitrim 5 (Shane Quinn x 2, Sean McWeeney, Conor Reynolds and Aidan Flynn)

Points from Ryan O’Rourke and Domhnaill Flynn (both frees) narrowed the gap to two points by the 14th minute. But Roscommon were looking strong going forward and Killoran was denied his second goal in the 14th minute when he shot wide when in a great position.

Scores from play: Roscommon 3-12 Leitrim 0-3 Attendance 8,061

He was not to be denied for too long and in the 16th minute the Elphin man shot low and hard to the net as the Leitrim defence stood static. Diarmuid Murtagh then added three points without reply (2 frees) and by the 25th minute the home side were eight points to the good.

Tadhg O’Rourke powers forward for Roscommon during last Sunday’s Connacht Championship quarter-final win over Leitrim at Dr. Hyde Park. Pic: Mick McCormack

Man of the Match: Shane Killoran (Roscommon)

Leitrim were surviving on scraps and Conor Cox scored a fine point from play in the 33rd minute before Niall Kilroy got Roscommon’s third goal a minute from the break after more excellent work from Cox and Killoran. Shane Quinn and Pearce Dolan did add Leitrim points in injury-time but Roscommon were already looking good when the half-time whistle blew. Half-time score: Roscommon 3-6 Leitrim 0-7

Second half The second half was played in almost total silence as Roscommon held on to, and extended their comfortable lead. There were very few scores in the third quarter. Conor Cox scored three points for Roscommon (2 frees), and by the 51st minute they led by 3-8 to 0-10. Anthony Cunningham started to empty his bench at that stage and a number of subs made solid contributions. Andy Glennon kicked two frees, Colin Compton a fine point, Fintan Cregg scored two super points from play and Michael Glavey’s youngster Cathal Heneghan also scored before it was over. Leitrim were well beaten long before the finish although it must be said that Shane Moran never gave up the ghost and he caused a number of problems for Roscommon’s defence. However he was a ‘lone ranger’ as Roscommon ran out the very easy 14-point winners. Final-time score: Roscommon 3-17 Leitrim 0-12

Diarmuid Murtagh takes possession forward for Roscommon during last Sunday’s Connacht Championship quarter-final against Leitrim at Dr. Hyde Park. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Connacht SFC Quarter-Final: Roscommon 3-17 Leitrim 0-12

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Moran: ‘We couldn’t cope with power and pace’  SEAMUS DUKE

Leitrim’s Shane Moran believes Roscommon’s Division One experience played a vital role in last Sunday’s convincing Connacht Championship win. “Roscommon have been

playing in Division One and it showed. Their powerful running was key. Our defence and midfield did well but we have not had to cope with that kind of pace we saw from Roscommon. “We have to put our heads

down and rectify what happened out there. We don’t want this year to be defined by this match. We want to have a run in the qualifiers. “This year we focussed on the league and getting promoted and then on this game today

and nothing else. It’s not back to square one for this team by any means. There is no point in us going up to Division Three and then coming back down again. We have to build on it and bridge the gap that we saw out there (last Sunday),” he said.

Clinical Killoran sets his sights on Mayo  SEAMUS DUKE

Man of the match Shane Killoran had a day to remember at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday as his two goals sent Roscommon on their way to an easy victory. “We knew that Leitrim would come here confident today after their great division four campaign

and we wanted to get the job done early and it worked out great. We have to get ready for Mayo now. We knew that Leitrim would throw everything they had at us early on but thankfully we got going early. Our shooting was poor early on as there was a swirling breeze but once we got a goal or two we were ok,” he said.

Finding the net twice may have won him the man of the match award but Killoran believes his return could have been even better. “I scored two goals but I missed another one and hopefully I can get one the next day if I get a chance. It was important that in the second half that we kicked on. The last thing we wanted was

them coming back into it so we played well for the most part. “It’s a very competitive panel of 26 at the moment everyone is pushing hard for places. We have a massive game coming up against Mayo and if we could win that game it would be huge so there will be big pressure on for a starting place for that game,” he said.

Conor Cox

Conor Cox: ‘Mayo’s a challenge we’ll relish!’  SEAMUS DUKE

Shane Killoran believes he should have had a hat-trick last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Cunningham sees room for improvement  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon manager Anthony Cunningham hailed his charges’ work rate following their convincing win over Leitrim at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday. “We have been working really hard in training and the lads have given us a great response. We are delighted with the attitude of the players. We have 36 on the panel, 26 togged out today and only 15 can start. We are a work in progress and today is a stepping stone ahead of the next day. “There was added pressure on us today playing at home because there is an expectation to

win but we had great respect for Leitrim. They had a great league campaign and they were very good in the Division Four final and we prepared very hard for today. But the experience that our players have gained over the winter and over the past few years stood to them today. This is a big step up and the next day (against Mayo) will be an even bigger step up but it is one we are really looking forward to,” he said. Roscommon’s three goals went a long way to ensuring a comfortable afternoon but Cunningham believes there’s still room for improvement ahead of the

semi-final clash with Mayo in Castlebar. “The goals were vital. Our lads were powerful running forward and in fact we missed a few more goals. Our shooting wasn’t great in the first half to be honest. Our build-up play was good but our finishing has to improve. When we face the Mayo defence they will be so hard to get through and when you do get through you have to take your scores. We have massive respect for Mayo but we don’t fear them. We are going down there to win. It’s the championship and we want to win the next day,” he said. The Roscommon manager also

provided an update on Enda Smith, who was a surprising absentee from Sunday’s quarterfinal. “Enda Smith has a broken bone in his hand and he didn’t line out today but we are very hopeful that he will be Ok for the Mayo match. It was too big of a risk to play him today. We looked at a lot of players (off the bench) today and we need to give all the panellists we have and a chance. Hubert Darcy played for the first time today and we were very happy with him. There is huge pressure for places on the team and that’s the way we want it,” he concluded.

Conor Cox’s decision to transfer from The Kingdom was made easy following last year’s exciting qualifier against Armagh. “I was in Portlaoise last year at the Roscommon Armagh match and it was a great game of football and I made up my mind after that to join Roscommon. I jumped at the chance to play for them and I am delighted that I made the decision. It’s going great so far for me and long may it continue. “Roscommon play attacking football and that suits me. It’s a lovely brand of football and I hope it continues. The Roscommon supporters are fanatics and they are great followers,” he told People Sport after last Sunday’s Connacht Championship quarter-final against Leitrim. The Roscommon forward has now turned his attention to Mayo and what promises to be a much bigger test. “We are looking forward to the Mayo game now. We know that will be a huge challenge. “They are a serious side who have had great success over the years but it’s a challenge that we will relish,” he concluded.

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GA A PEOPLE Your weekend starts here!

County Final programme wins MacNamee Award Roscommon County Board PRO Hugh Lynn receives his MacNamee award from GAA President John Horan at Croke Park on Friday evening last. Pic: Piaras Ó Midheach/ Sportsfile

Roscommon GAA PRO Hugh Lynn collected a MacNamee Award for the Best Programme of 2018 at last Saturday’s awards ceremony in Croke Park. Roscommon GAA won the award for last year’s county senior football championship final publication. The event was attended by over 100 people including Roscommon People’s Seamus Duke and other contributors to the winning entry. The programme was described by the judging panel as: ‘A publication that seamlessly matched both style and substance over 80 easy-to-read pages. The team layouts and player profiles scored highly for their clarity and production, while the editorial articles were a nice mix of both the historical and the contemporary. ‘All the bases were covered with referee profiles, well-designed statistical data, and two pages for the next generation of young supporters. Another notable mention is the prominence given to minor games that is sometimes lacking in other match programmes. A complete, good-value programme that is a worthy McNamee Award winner’.

Rock set to run for GAA Presidency  SEAMUS DUKE

The Roscommon People understands that Elphin GAA club man Mick Rock is to run for the Presidency of the GAA. An official announcement, however, will not be made until later in the year. It is believed that the former Connacht Council President has been thinking about the move for a number of months. Mick Rock has served a number of prominent roles for his club Elphin, at Roscommon County Board level and also at provincial level over the years and would be attempting to become the third Roscommon man to rise to the top position in the association following in the footsteps of Dan O’Rourke (1946-1949) and Dr. Donal Keenan (1973-1976). The new President-elect, who will succeed John Horan, will be chosen at the GAA Congress in the spring of 2020.

Young supporters from St. Dominic’s GAA Club pictured at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

THE ROVING ROSSIE

Same old story after all…

I don’t know why I do it to myself. All last week I was reading how Leitrim were ‘bouncing’ into last Sunday’s Connacht Championship quarterfinal against Roscommon. How their richlydeserved promotion to Division Three would herald a new narrative in the almost annual championship showdown with their neighbours to the south. Even the talented Leitrim manager Terry Hyland had sounded the battle cry at the recent Connacht Championship launch! It was like the hype that surrounds a big pay per view boxing match which ultimately ends in a first round stoppage. None of this is Leitrim’s fault of course, it’s just the nature of modern Gaelic football and the widening gulf which separates teams nowadays. Anyway, myself and other Roscommon supporters arrived at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday accompanied by the usual Championship butterflies. Relegation followed by a shock defeat to Leitrim weighed heavy on our minds. In the end, however, Anthony Cunningham’s charges were composed as they overpowered the neighbours. What were we so worried about eh? The recent form may suggest that we’ve reached a point of no return when it comes to the rivalry between Roscommon and Leitrim but supporters can be a superstitious lot and that nagging Championship doubt in the back of the head will always be there, no matter who the opposition is! In any event, judging by the reaction to the Sunday Game coverage, it’s as well we went along to the Hyde last Sunday anyway. Otherwise we may never have known Roscommon actually won…

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