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I recently returned from my summer holidays in Spain. Unfortunately I sustained a serious injury at the hotel where I was staying. I attended the emergency room at the local hospital. I booked my package holiday through a tour operator but their representative did not offer me any advice regarding compensation for my injuries. Do I have to hire a Spanish lawyer to advise me of my rights it can I initiate legal proceedings from Ireland? If you booked your holiday as a “package holiday” through a tour operator you may be able to make an injury compensation claim against the tour operator for your injuries and any related financial losses. A package holiday is defined under the Package Holidays and Travel Trade Act 1995 (the “Act”) as a combination of two or more of the following, when sold or offered for sale at an inclusive price:- (i) transport; (ii) accommodation; (iii) other significant elements of a tourist service nature. Under the Act a tour operator may be held responsible for all of the services provided as part of a package holiday including holiday accommodation. Consequently, the tour operator may be liable if the accommodation fails to comply with the standards of health and safety in that country. Legal proceedings may be brought before the Courts in the country where the injured party resides or where the incident occurred. Obviously, it is preferable to bring proceedings in one’s own country. It is important to engage a Solicitor as soon as possible to advise you on the best course of action to take. Please feel free to contact Byrne Carolan Cunningham dedicated Litigation Department in confidence for expert advice.

e l p o e WATCHING P With PAUL HEALY

Well, are you all set for Saturday? Yes, cannot wait! Should be exciting…big crowds, all that auld rivalry, so much at stake… I know, to be honest, I’m like a child on the night before Christmas! …that excited? Yep! Will you head off early? Yes, good and early! In fact, I’ll be pacing the garden all morning, daydreaming about what’s going to happen, predicting the outcome, going over everything in my head. And I’ll have my entire ‘kit’ ready from the night before: packed lunch, mobile charger, morning newspapers…the lot! Wow, you are a diehard! How do you think it will go, what are you expecting? Oh it’s going to be very bruising. Battles all over the place. It’ll be tight and competitive, we’ll be down to the wire by Saturday evening… Really? I hope you’re right. I’m not so sure…if you ask me, you might just be indulging in a bit of wishful thinking… you think it will actually go down to the wire? Oh yes! Down to the wire! And there’ll be some atmosphere! I love the atmosphere, the tension, the uncertainty, the not knowing…the sheer adrenaline! Well I must say you’re inspiring me! You have me all worked up! Don’t get me wrong, I think Cunningham is doing a good job, and even though Mayo are so formidable, I’m hoping…no,

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praying…that maybe, just maybe, we can run them close, dare I say it, even be hanging in there with a few minutes to go. Bring on Saturday! You’re right, I love your passion! Pacing in the garden, essentials ready the night before, early start, expectation of a close battle, just love your attitude! Fair play to you! Oh, you’re on about the match? Sorry, I thought you were talking about the local election count in the Hyde on Saturday…

(They both stare into their pints, embarrassed). But hold on a minute, I thought you said you were going to Castlebar with your new friends, the buskers from Dublin, Pat and Mike (Editor’s note: as featured in last week’s column)….now you say you’re going to the count… Oh I AM going to the match too! I wouldn’t miss a Roscommon match! But I’m going to the count first! Then after the match, I’ll come back to the count if it’s still on…I’ll certainly go there on Sunday…day two! Fair enough…and what are you expecting? Hard-hitting stuff, maybe even the ould fisticuffs… At the count? Really? No, at the match! Oh sorry, it’s getting confusing (Editor’s note: You’re telling me…) Anyways, enough about my plans. Will you be travelling on Saturday…? To the count or the match? To the match! I know you miss the odd one, but you could come with me. We need to get out more, we can’t just keep meeting here! You never know, I might! So…the plan: you spend a few hours at the count, then we hit off together to Castlebar…sounds good… Yes! Just the four of us… Nah, my wife won’t go. No! You, me, Pat and Mike, the Dublin buskers. We could be a great foursome, the new Westlife, the new Beatles! Eh…COUNT me out.

Our Alternative Awards The ‘Anything Liverpool and Spurs can do, we can do’ Award As if inspired by comeback kings from the Champions League, Roscommon minors, trailing Galway by eight points in their big championship clash last Friday, stormed back to win by 1-17 to 1-15. Nice!

The ‘Worst election debate of a bad lot’ Award

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PIC OF THE WEEK: Best seat in the house! St. Peter’s FC supporters pictured at last Sunday’s Joe’s Bar RDFL Challenge Cup Final between St. Peter’s FC and Moore United at Lecarrow. Pic: Mick McCormack

What we liked… Looking back on last weekend, we like the fact that we missed the entire Eurovision Song Contest (due to a much more important commitment). In light of reports of Madonna’s allegedly woeful performance (see Miriam’s column, page 35) and because we’re still sulking over Ireland’s horrendous record in

recent years, we’re happy enough to have missed the annual Fashion-Show-To-A-Musical-Backdrop.

What we didn’t like… The now-axed Jeremy Kyle Show. Good riddance.

Having struggled to sleep on one or two nights recently, we were at least grateful for the Claire Byrne Live European election debate (Monday night, RTE 1). We snoozed for a while during the programme, but sadly not for all of it. Ten candidates, one presenter, recorded pieces with remaining candidates, ad breaks, tedious ‘debate’…yawn. (In fairness, Tuesday night’s debate on Midlands North-West constituency on Prime Time was much, much better).

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f you happened to see a few middleaged men wandering around aimlessly last Thursday – as though worn down by the stresses of the world – their sad demeanour may have had nothing to do with Brexit or bills; quite possibly they were ‘just’ deeply distraught Leeds United fans. I got home from work that fateful and now forever damned Wednesday evening, having succeeded in avoiding social media and any update on how THAT match was going. (Leeds were at home to Derby County in the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final, and leading 1-0 from the first game). In the normal world, that would be a good thing. Anyways, I closed the curtains and opened my heart to the possibilities, sitting down to watch this monumentally big match which I had recorded, and the result of which I had avoided. They say it is the hope that kills you, but when it comes to Leeds United in Championship play-offs – this supposed route back into the Premier League – I never allow actual hope to get in the way of

the inevitable sense of foreboding. To be honest, it’s the qualifying for the play-offs, rather than gaining automatic promotion, that ‘kills’ Leeds fans. Because Leeds, irrespective of how brilliant they’ve been all season, invariably flounder in these wretched playoffs. Some things in life are inevitable, they just keep happening. Our dog, it seems, will always act surprised and bark when the postman’s van arrives in the morning, as it does every weekday morning. Ryan Tubridy will always try to be cool and funny when he’s interviewing a comedian (why does he do this? It’s not as if he produces a lavish meal that he ‘prepared earlier’ whenever he’s interviewing a celebrity chef). I digress… Anyways, Leeds, it seems, will always blow it when they get to the Championship playoffs. It’s not enough to lose; they have to torture us in the process. In that second leg mayhem the other night, Leeds went 1-0 up against Derby, making it 2-0 on aggregate. An incredible atmosphere at Elland Road…thousands of

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These Roscommon fans, pictured in Hyde Park for the recent game with Leitrim, will be hoping for a big performance from Anthony Cunningham’s team in Castlebar on Saturday. Picture: Michael McCormack

fans chanting, singing and waving scarves. The Sky commentator musing about it being all over, Leeds marching on. It was, of course, madness. Drama had to reveal itself. And it did. Leeds imploded, Derby won 4-2 on the night, 4-3 overall. At least we were spared getting to the play-off final, and the delusion of escape. There is only one way for Leeds to return to the Premier League, and that’s by finishing first or second in the Cham-

pionship, thus gaining automatic promotion, avoiding this play-off tightrope. Next season, I’m hoping Leeds can go straight up, that they can imperiously soar above this play-off torture. It is the only way, the only chance of escape. There is too much at stake… too much at stake for Leeds United, for their huge fan base, indeed for haunted middleaged men throughout Roscommon…(to be continued, no doubt).

Musings on First Holy Communion Day… It was such a happy day, a joyful occasion…as it always is. Our son Matthew was one of a large number of children receiving their First Holy Communion in Roscommon Town last Saturday. The sun shone brightly, and a little unexpectedly. This is always a happy, inspirational ceremony. It’s one that many local families throughout the region have already experienced this year. It’s an occasion that glows…the children at the centre of it…sharing their day with siblings, parents, grandparents, further relations, a community’s embrace. In these busy times, there aren’t that many communal events that can create such a calmness, such positivity. Maybe it’s because innocence is at the heart of it. And also, of course, because it’s sacred. Sacred. The First Holy Communion ceremony is after all a religious ceremony, and a powerful one too. By 10.40 am last Saturday, there were hundreds of people outside the Sacred Heart Church. The excited children…in

their beautiful dresses and their dashing suits. There was a little giddiness, and lots of nervous energy…not just on the part of the kids, for the parents too. Pockets of people here and there, everyone dressed to the nines. Mostly they exchanged compliments about the kids, savoured the occasion, but, being honest, some drifted into other important snippets of small talk. “We’re so lucky with the weather”. “Have we any chance against Mayo?” “The minors had some win”. “Are you watching the golf?” “Are ye going home afterwards, or going out?” But always it drifted – quickly – back to the children. The children were in their element. Their big day. When the local teachers (also stars of the day) called the children to order, they quickly formed a queue, clasping their hands in prayer, preparing for this milestone step in their young lives. The ceremony was very special. It was

much more inclusive than it used to be (many years ago). There was a lovely touch when three of the First Holy Communicants stood behind the altar and sang. Others read from the altar – superbly. The children received the Eucharist with reverence and were a credit to their parents and their schools. Walking up the aisle, they had been paired off, a boy and a girl at a time. As their parents beamed with pride, they completed this opening part of the ceremony with great formality, some of the boys careful not to make too much eye contact with their ‘partner’, as if unsure about this close encounter. (Thinking: Did we really agree to this?). Fr. John Cullen celebrated a lovely Mass, which featured beautiful music from the Choir. A sense of happiness prevailed. And of sacredness. A fast-moving world slowed, for now at least. When the ceremony ended, the cameras and phones came out. The sun was still shining. The children had been great. It was, and is, one of the special days.

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At the Roscommon v Galway Connacht Minor Football Championship match in Dr. Hyde Park on Friday were Padraig Pearses fans. Picture: Michael McCormack

Flooding threat ‘hasn’t gone away’ Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Office of Public Works and Flood Relief, Eugene Murphy, has highlighted the growing flood risks in towns and villages across the country – saying the government’s actions are too little too late for many businesses and farming communities. Deputy Murphy said that the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht have launched their public consultation on their climate change adaptation plan to address impacts on built and archaeological heritage. Highlighted in the draft report is a number of serious flooding risks for areas nationwide.

“Farm land is at particular risk. I have met with many members of the farming community who yearly have their lands put out of use due to flooding. Not only is there damage done to lands, there is a risk to livestock and farm buildings. “We cannot have a repeat of the scene over previous years which seen many businesses in the Roscommon-Galway area closed during the last period of flooding. I would encourage those under threat from flooding to make their views known to the report through submissions” concluded Deputy Murphy.

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Sunﬂower volunteers wanted in Roscommon! National Sunflower Days for Hospice will take place 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. Any time you can give on those dates would be most appreciated. Make this your special favour to the cause of hospice and call 094-9388666 now or email info@hospice.ie to be included. Your support would be most appreciated.

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Upholstery Course in Glenamaddy Glenamaddy & District Development Company, in conjunction with GRETB Community Training, will host a fourweek upholstery course in the Old Tech in Glenamaddy from Thursday, May 30th from 10 am to 12 pm. Spaces are very limited. Contact Martina at 094-9638517 or 0860597444 or drop into the office.

Annual Hospice Social in Hamrock’s The Athleague Fuerty Hospice Support Group is having its Annual Social at Hamrock’s Lounge, Athleague on Sunday,

best of three frames. This year a doubles competition will be introduced to get proceedings underway. There will be no entry fee – however donations will be gratefully accepted and all monies collected on the night will go towards Mayo/Roscommon Hospice. Last year a total of €500 was raised for The Ronald McDonald House which provides a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill children who are hospitalised or undergoing extended treatment at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. This year’s event starts at 9 pm and everyone is welcome on the night.

Jack McDermott and fans pictured after Roscommon minors’ win over Galway at Dr. Hyde Park last Friday. Picture: Michael McCormack

June 2nd. Music will be provided by The Lancers. There will also be a raffle on the night with lots of great prizes. Please support. All donations welcome.

Memorial Pool Tournament at The Hollywood The 12th annual Gerry Mannion Memorial Pool Tournament will take place on Friday,

31st of May at The Hollywood Bar, Roscommon town. Gerard Mannion (RIP, 2002) is the son of Marty Mannion (RIP) and Phil Mannion from Four Roads. This is a singles tournament and will comprise of approximately 15 players all of whom are family, relations, friends and associates of Gerry. The first round will be played on a one-frame knockout basis, while the semi-finals and final will be the

A Special Mass for Healing will take place at Our Lady Star of the Sea Prayer Centre, Curraghboy this Friday (24th) commencing at 8 pm. The celebrant will be Fr. Tony Emeka, MHF. Confessions will be available from 7 pm prior to the commencement of Holy Mass. Individual Blessings for Healing and Benediction will take place after Mass. All are most welcome. Contact 0864054489.

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Fans pictured at Dr. Hyde Park last Friday where Roscommon minors defeated Galway. Picture: Michael McCormack

Senator Maura Hopkins said she was “delighted” to receive confirmation from Minister Brendan Griffin on Monday that the following Roscommon groups have been successful in their applications for equipment under the Sports Capital Grants Programme: Lough Ree Lanesborough Angling Hub – Lough Ree ‘Access for All’ lake fishing boat €38,589; Rahara Rovers FC – mower, defibrillator, jerseys, balls, and nets €7,882; Loughglynn Boxing Club – equipment worth €5,536; Cloonfad United FC – mower, goalposts and ball stop net worth €6,099; Roscommon Golf Club – course maintenance equipment worth €19,139; Castle-

rea Golf Club – golf course maintenance equipment worth €32,987; Strokestown Golf Club – machinery for course maintenance worth €46,285; Lough Key Triathlon Club – safety & administration equipment improvements worth €1,392; Co. Roscommon Disability Support Group Ltd. – purchase of bowls equipment worth €637. Senator Hopkins said: “Clubs which were not successful will be able to appeal the decision. Approximately 1,500 further non equipment only applications are still being processed and will be allocated in September”.

Two entire Apiary wiped out by weed killer spraying Beekeepers have called on farmers to check before they spray either insecticides or herbicides. Local beekeepers say that two beekeepers in the midlands had their whole apiary completely wiped out when bees went out to forage on dandelions that had been strayed with weed killer. Most gardeners and farmers are aware that insecticides, even in microscopic residual amounts, will kill all insects, including the essential pollinators like bees. Weed killer chemicals also kills bees. The bees bring weed killer residues back to the hive and it also kills the immature and larva bees, wiping out entire hives. One affected beekeeper from Roscommon said: “I had buckets full of dead bees in my hives, it was a complete catastrophe. It was heartbreaking to see so much needless death.

If the farmer had sprayed on a cold day or sprayed before the dandelions flowered or told me he was about to spray, I could have taken action. “That same farmer or a neighbouring farmer is depending on my bees to fertilise their crops or orchards, that fertilisation will not now happen so two families’ incomes have been destroyed as well as the death of thousands of bees. The farmer did not know there was a hive of bees nearby, but he should have known that a field full of dandelions in full flower would have attracted bees from up to two miles away”. Commenting, Patrick Towers, the Chairperson of the Roscommon Beekeepers Association said: “There are two groups of people affected here: the beekeeper loses their hive and their honey crop, and a neighbouring farmer has a greatly reduced

income if there are not enough pollinators left alive in that area. Strawberries, beans and peas, apples and pears, blackcurrants and tomatoes are just some of the local crops that will fail if there are no bees to pollinate them”. He continued: “Many people need to take local honey to keep their allergies under control. Antihistamines simply don’t work for them, but honey from apiaries local to them does. If we lose the local beekeepers, we lose access to this local remedy that for many works better than steroids and other pharmaceuticals”. Mr. Towers concluded: “Bees can be moved to a clean location or kept in their hive for a day or spraying can be done when the bees are not foraging. All the beekeepers are asking for is some forethought and planning by the farmers prior to spraying”.

PROUD GRANNY .... Sean Trundle celebrates Roscommon minors’ win over Galway at Dr. Hyde Park last Friday with his granny, Ita Harrington. Picture: Michael McCormack

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Fr. John Cullen pictured with Roscommon Community Sports Park committee members, local public representatives, Roscommon Leader Partnership staff and local residents during the official sod turning ceremony ahead of phase two developments last Friday.

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The sod was officially turned on the latest phase in the development of the Roscommon Community Sports Park last Friday which will see the development of new dressing rooms, meeting rooms and toilets at Lisnamult. Lisnamult resident Tommy Parker carried out the official sod turning while Fr. John Cullen offered a blessing to the facility and all those who use it. Chairman of the Roscommon Community Sports Park committee, Liam Stephens, thanked the “hundreds of kids and adults” who use the facility each week for their continued support. “Since the AstroTurf opened five years ago it has been a huge success with many, many users. I want to thank Roscommon Leader Partnership and Roscommon County

Council for making that happen,” he said. Mr. Stephens also thanked former chairpersons Orla Leyden and John Horan for all their hard work as well as those who work each week to maintain the facility including caretakers and other officials. He added that phase two construction work would be carried out by John Gaynor and overseen by PJ Moran. Anthony Doolan, Chairperson of Lisnamult Residents’ Association, said it was a “great honour” for Lisnamult and thanked local residents for sharing the grounds with the people of Roscommon. Mr. Doolan also thanked committee members, local councillors, Tomás Beades, Amanda Mee, Projects Officer at Roscommon Leader Partnership and James Rogers and John Hannon for their hard work on behalf of Roscommon Com-

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munity Sports Park. Former Chairperson of Roscommon Community Sports Park, Cllr. Orla Leyden, said she was delighted to play her part in the development, having secured funding for the facility through Roscommon Leader. Cllr. Leyden said she also secured funding of

€62,500 under the Sports Capital Grant for phase two. She added that “this combined with the sizeable support of LCDC funding with the great work of Amanda Mee and Tomás Beades, Roscommon Leader Partnership, will facilitate the development

of these dressing rooms and multi-purpose rooms for the community”. Cllr. Leyden concluded by wishing Chairperson Liam Stephens and his hard-working committee as well as Anthony Doolan and the Lisnamult Residents’ Association every success with the project.

Best wishes to Ava and Aaron… Best wishes to Ava Clyne and Aaron Lawrence of Knockcroghery, St. John’s, Rahara Community Games group, who will take part in the National Community Games finals in Limerick this Saturday. Everyone involved in Knockcroghery, St. John’s, Rahara Community Games is very proud of their achievement in reaching the national finals. Good luck, girls!

Ray Kirrane Memorial Cup on June 1st The Ray Kirrane Memorial Cup will take place at Castlerea AstroTurf on Saturday, June 1st with €700 in prize money up for grabs on the day. This 5-a-side soccer tournament is sponsored by Norio’s Takeaway, Castlerea, Cathal Dineen’s Full Body Workhouse and Cllr. Nigel Dineen. Teams of five with two substitutes can be entered at a cost of €50 per team. There will be trophies for winners, runnersup, and third and fourth places. There will be a raffle on the day and tickets are priced at €2 or three for €5. All money raised will go towards local charities. For further information, please contact 086-8417264. All support would be greatly appreciated.

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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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Annie Kate Thorose, Ballyforan NS, took 5th place in the Road Safety Poster Competition 2019, pictured here at Roscommon Arts Centre with the CEO of Roscommon Co. Council, Eugene Cummins and teacher Louise Kelleher. Also in picture, from left: Cllr. Orla Leyden, Sgt. Ronan O’Meara, Gda. John O’Connor, Supt. Fran Nicholson, Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, Leas Cathaoirleach Roscommon Co. Council and Gda. Donna McKeogh. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Lauren O’Connor, Kilteevan NS, was the 4th prizewinner in the Road Safety Poster Competition 2019, pictured at Roscommon Arts Centre with the CEO of Roscommon Co. Council, Eugene Cummins and school principal Colette Brennan. Also in picture, from left: Cllr. Orla Leyden, Sgt. Ronan O’Meara, Gda. John O’Connor, Supt. Fran Nicholson, Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, Leas Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council and Gda. Donna McKeogh. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Road Safety Poster Competition 2019 The Road Safety Poster Competition Awards took place on Tuesday, 14th of May, 2019 in Roscommon Arts Centre. This is a joint initiative between the Road Safety Office of Roscommon County Council and the Community Policing Unit of Roscommon Garda District. The aim of the competition is to promote and create awareness of road safety among primary school children. 5th & 6th class students from 24 primary schools in the Roscommon Garda District participated in the competition this year, with the best three entries from each school receiving prizes. The top 5 overall entries were selected from the entries and the first overall prize was a family pass to Zipit and 2nd to 5th overall winners received a family pass to Roscommon Leisure Centre.

Bronagh Donohue, St. Coman’s Wood NS, Roscommon Town, was 3rd place winner in the Road Safety Poster Competition 2019, accepted on her behalf by Elia Cormican, pictured at Roscommon Arts Centre with the CEO of Roscommon Co. Council, Eugene Cummins. Also in picture, from left: Cllr. Orla Leyden, Sgt. Ronan O’Meara, Gda. John O’Connor, Supt. Fran Nicholson, Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, Leas Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council and Gda. Donna McKeogh. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Ciara Walsh, Ballybay NS, took 2nd prize in the Road Safety Poster Competition 2019, pictured at Roscommon Arts Centre with the CEO of Roscommon Co. Council, Eugene Cummins and school principal Arthur Geraghty. Also in picture, from left: Cllr. Orla Leyden, Sgt. Ronan O’Meara, Gda. John O’Connor, Supt. Fran Nicholson, Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, Leas Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council and Gda. Donna McKeogh. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Moira Delaney from Ballintleva NS was the overall winner in the Road Safety Poster Competition 2019. She’s pictured at Roscommon Arts Centre with the CEO of Roscommon Co. Council, Eugene Cummins, who presented her with her deserved award. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Moira Delaney, Ballintleva NS, took 1st prize and was the overall winner in the Road Safety Poster Competition 2019, pictured at Roscommon Arts Centre with the CEO of Roscommon Co. Council, Eugene Cummins, and proud parents, Maura and Mark Delaney. Also in picture are: Cllr. Orla Leyden, Sgt. Ronan O’Meara, Gda. John O’Connor, Supt. Fran Nicholson, Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, Leas Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Co. Council and Gda. Donna McKeogh. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

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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 quartet ‘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. Tickets are €10 and are available on the door or from choir members.

Cemetery Sunday at St Coman’s

Cemetery Sunday will be held in St. Coman’s Cemetery, Roscommon on Sunday, June 9th next. Mass will be celebrated there at 7 pm. All families are invited to attend and use this opportunity to tend to their family grave.

Exam students invited to ‘Youth Mass’ The 7 pm Vigil Mass on Saturday, June 1st in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon town, has been especially designed for young people, by young people, in conjunction with the three secondary schools in the town, and the priests. The theme of this month’s Mass is ‘Hope’ and has been designed for exam students. We encourage as many exam students as possible to attend. This will be the last Youth Mass of this school term. While this Mass has been designed for our youth, all people are invited to attend and benefit from the huge amount of effort our young people have put into this community initiative.

Betty’s Tea Day for MS Ireland, Roscommon branch Mattie Hynes from Moylough at the North Galway Vintage & Heritage Show last Sunday in Glenamaddy. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Betty Duffy will host her annual Tea Day in aid of the Roscommon branch of MS Ireland at her home in Kiltybranks on Friday, May 31st from 12 pm to 6 pm. There will be plenty of home-baking available on the day so please come along and support this very worthy cause.

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Don’t opt for the cop-out – get out and vote on Friday It’s so easy to be very cynical about politics. I have often slipped into that mode myself in over thirty years of covering it. However, this week I would be urging people to go out and vote on Friday. Anyone could give you a thousand reasons why people should not bother to go to the ballot box. Throwing your hands in the air and declaring “sure they are all the same” or saying “I have no interest” is a cop-out. The reason that we have elections is that people have their say every so often – and I am of the belief that people should go out and exercise their franchise. It’s not like it’s a big deal, or hard to do. There is not much point in sitting up at the bar counter giving about politicians of all parties and none if you pass up the chance to go out and vote. In fact I would completely dismiss the opinion of anyone who could easily have gone out and voted and who just didn’t bother, yet still feels they have a right to complain. I listened to an RTE Radio report on Monday evening that listed the jaw-dropping amounts of money that MEPs earn and the expenses that they are entitled to, and it would make your blood boil. But the system we have is working reasonably well, and whether we like it or not, Europe is where it’s at. With Brexit coming down the line, we may as well have a say in what’s going on.

On the local scene, people know most of the candidates who are standing in their area. County councillors don’t have much power but they can have some influence on what services are available in their own local area and throughout the county. There are many big issues to be considered, such as the farming scene, rural Ireland, climate change, housing, homelessness, education, emigration and crime. If ordinary people do not go out and have their say, standards among

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those whom we elect will slip even further – and God only knows it’s poor enough as it stands. So go out and vote on Friday, regardless of whom of what you decide to vote for. This Saturday there will, as usual, be huge interest in the election count, and particularly at local election level. The fact that the GAA have fixed the Roscommon v Mayo Connacht semi-final match for Castlebar on Saturday evening at 7 pm means that I will be missing my first election count in 30 years. Some of the most exciting (and longest) days and nights of my career were spent in places like the stage in the Dr. Hyde Centre, The Mall in Longford and the Travellers Friend Hotel in Castlebar. You can complain about the length of time that it takes to complete these counts, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. It adds to the tension and the excitement, and all human life is there. There is excitement and cheers, bitter disappointment, recriminations and tears. There are opinions, rows, speculation, tallies, agreements, speeches, surprises, transfers, recounts, endless cups of coffee – and exhaustion at the end of it all. To be honest, I will be sad to miss it all, but if Roscommon could ever win in MacHale Park, it will make it all worthwhile! Good luck to all concerned this weekend.

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Bernie Kearney and Milo Lowry pictured at an Open Day at Kilbride Community Centre last Sunday which was held in conjunction with Kilbride Vintage Club. Pic: Mick McCormack

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We must protect Harkin’s legacy: Healy Eames Voters in the Midlands North-West should not let the great work of outgoing MEP Marian Harkin be undone in the next European Parliament, Fidelma Healy Eames has said. Dr. Healy Eames was speaking after a conversation with Marian, in which the outgoing independent wished Fidelma the very best of luck with her campaign and reinforced the importance of an Independent woman retaining her seat. Fidelma said: “Marian Harkin has been an inspiration to me, and to many women across our constituency, for many years. She has won many accolades for her hardworking record on behalf of her constituents in Europe. She has provided a truly independent and reasoned voice, never forgetting who sent her to Brussels, and for what purpose. “While other candidates in this election focus on eye-catching slogans and hare-

brained ideas that they won’t be able to implement from Brussels, my focus has always been very clear: I will work in the European Parliament to deliver the service our constituency needs. If elected I will set up a network of supports across the constituency to deliver an accessible service. I want to see people connected not disconnected. “As an independent voice, like Marian has been, I will be able to work across the political groups in Brussels, working with other Independents and Irish MEPs of all parties to build support for the critical EU investments and innovation we need in farming, infrastructure, manufacturing, and fishing so that our communities can continue to live, rear their families and work in our region. “We should not be rearing our families to have to move to Dublin or emigrate. The opportunities should be in our region. This will be my focus. In this election, polls suggest that the people face a choice for the last

seat between Peter Casey, who has shown no knowledge of how Brussels works, or a second Fine Gael seat in Maria Walsh, neither of whom have held any political office before. The European Parliament is no place for learning on the job, and our constituency needs experienced politicians. “I have been a member of the important EU Affairs Oireachtas committee. From my learnings there I know much more is possible from Europe but that there have been missed opportunities due to lack of application by the Irish Government. “Returning two Fine Gael MEPs for our constituency would be a huge mistake. Collectively it would mean they could take the constituents of the Midlands North West even more for granted. As matters stand under the record of MEP Mairead McGuinness our constituency has been downgraded by the EU from a ‘developed’ region to a region ‘in transition’. This means we are now

the poorest of the three EU constituencies in Ireland. We don’t even have a regional development plan. In fact we are the only country in the OECD without a regional development plan, an appalling record, and the very least that Fine Gael should have delivered on for rural Ireland in the course of its last eight years in power. “My own track record speaks for itself. I have never been afraid to speak out or stand up for what I believe in – that’s why I left Fine Gael when it embraced policies I could not support. I have served the people as a Senator and a councillor, without letting them down. “I’m asking the people of Midlands NorthWest to put their trust in me in this election, so that I can continue the good work of Marian Harkin, and so that I can be a voice that keeps the focus in Brussels where it needs to be – on the needs of our constituency, and the people who live here”.

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Wellbeing Talk at St Coman’s Wood An informative Wellbeing Talk will take place at St. Coman’s Wood NS in Roscommon town tonight (Thursday) 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 wellbeing 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.

Pain management information evening A free information evening on Doterra Essential Oils, pain relief and management will take place on Monday, May 27th at 7 pm in the Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea. All welcome.

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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 by 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.

Castlerea Family Support drop-in clinics Castlerea Family Support drop-in clinic takes place every Tuesday morning from 9.30 am to 12 pm at Riverside House during school term. This clinic is facilitated by Tusla, Foróige Family Support and Castlerea CFRC. No appointment necessary, call 086-4615537 for more information. AS Community drop-in service, takes place every Wednesday morning from 10 am to 1 pm at the Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea. IT and administration support is also available to the community.

Senator Maura Hopkins recently met with Irish Water officials and contractors who are completing work on the water mains on the Sligo Road and Dalton Terrace in Ballaghaderreen. Senator Hopkins stated: “Existing lead service connections have been replaced with new plastic connections onto the new plastic main as opposed to existing cast-

iron to supply houses in Abbey View, Sligo Road. “There are a further nine lead service connections to be replaced on the Sligo road and this is expected to be completed in the coming days. Single-lane traffic management will resume and traffic lights will be in place as part of the works. “The new plastic main in Dal-

ton Terrace is now complete. The transfer of nine old lead service pipes to the new main on Dalton Terrace will be completed this week. Permanent reinstatement will then be completed”. She concluded: “These works are important in order to reduce leaks and water outages. It will provide a more reliable supply of water to individuals”.

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Macra evenings in Tarmonbarry and Castlerea

Celebrating Traveller Pride

Following on from a very successful collaboration with the Roscommon Lamb Festival which included activities in Loughnaneane Park on Sunday, May 24th followed by ‘The Big Hello’ Barn Dance and Jiving Competition in the Festival Marquee, there will be two Macra na Feirme information evenings taking place on the following dates: Thursday (30th) at 8.30 pm in Keenan’s Hotel, Tarmonbarry and tomorrow (Friday 31st) at 9 pm in the Castlerea Family Resource Centre. The evenings will facilitate existing members

and those interested in learning a little more about Macra na Feirme are invited to come along, meet up and have a chat about re-establishing and reenergising the Castlerea and Tarmonbarry clubs. The clubs are open to all young people aged 17-35 who may be interested in many or all of the following key areas of activity: sport, agriculture, travel, performing arts, public speaking, rural youth, community involvement and social activities. For further details please contact 086-780 8987.

Roscommon County Council and Roscommon Traveller Health Project Invite you to attend a

Traveller Living History Exhibition Friday, 31st May, 2019, From 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Venue: Roscommon County Council Office, Aras an Chontae, Roscommon, F42 VR98.

For booking please contact: Email: mkeane@roscommoncoco.ie or Phone: 090 66 37181

Pictured is Deputy Denis Naughten with students Chloe Kenny, Lorraine Moran, Keeva Donnelly, Blaithin Moran and Emma Moran from Rahara NS in Dublin Castle this week at the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland ‘One Good Idea’ National Final.

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Five years ago I was honoured to be elected to Galway County Council and I thank you for placing your trust and confidence in me. I stand over my achievements and commitment to date as a Councillor. As a more experienced candidate and with an ambition to achieve more I seek re-election. To succeed, I need your

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Cllr. Peter Keaveney: Infrastructure is the key to prosperity of Rural Ireland The recent announcement of the Government’s rural broadband plan is a very positive gamechanger for Rural Ireland according to Councillor Peter Keaveney, a Fine Gael candidate in the Ballinasloe Municipal Area. He says: “The plan has been met with general approval, with the cost involved creating the greatest debate. It is a big investment, but as rural dwellers we should embrace the project and anyway, Rural Ireland is more than entitled to this kind of investment when compared to the many projects being funded in our cities. “Government’s role is to create and put in place the necessary infrastructure and incentives that facilitate job creation and this is exactly what the Fine Gael-led Government has being doing over the last number of years. Irish Water came into existence in 2014 amid some scepticism from the hurlers on the ditch. This national water utility approaches its business in a focused, efficient manner. “The people of Willliamstown and Glenamaddy can certainly vouch for this, with the former benefiting from a €10 million water improvement project and the latter having its sewage system currently being modernised with a €7 million investment”. Cllr. Keaveney said that the benefits accruing

Councillor Peter Keaveney, a Fine Gael candidate in the Ballinasloe Municipal Area.

from the Rural Broadband Plan will be enormous. “The new service will guarantee an optimum reliable constant service to farmers, business people, voluntary groups and individuals. Currently, working from home is a much established practice worldwide with, for example, almost 5 million people in Great Britain, and 25% of the USA workforce doing this. The Rural Broadband Plan will offer this option to the population of Rural Ireland. “The benefits will be many, not least a lifestyle with less stress, less commuting, better management of our time, a more family-friendly environment” concluded Cllr. Keaveney.

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Let’s put Roscommon ﬁrst Vote No. 1 Anthony Waldron (Independent) Loss of 140 civil servants an unacceptable blow to our local economy I am acutely aware of the need to put Roscommon Town and county first and we need to get this Government to sit up and listen. This Government has not done enough to promote Roscommon and has in fact taken decisions that have severely impacted on Roscommon Town and county, which need to be reversed. The previous Government had secured the relocation of 230 civil servants to work in the Property Registration Authority. On foot of this, a site was procured and a building constructed to house these 230 civil servants. Only 89 of those civil servants have moved into this building, even though more than 230 applicants had applied.

In 2011-2012, this Government put a stop to the decentralisation and further influx of over 140 civil servants to Roscommon. This has had a significant impact on the local economy, which has lost out considerably as a result of this Government’s decisions. Other towns and locations did not have their allocation of decentralisation cut, but Roscommon has been penalised by this Government and something must be done to reverse this. The loss of an extra 140 civil servants to our local economy is extensive, as it would have benefited not just the urban area of Roscommon but the surrounding villages where a lot of the new civil servants would have located themselves. This has a significant knock-on impact on local businesses and local schools and everything must be done to get this Government to start prioritising Roscommon once again. I will work tirelessly to ensure that Roscommon is at the forefront when such decisions are being made. Somebody needs to fight for Roscommon and it’s quite clear that certain local Government representatives are currently not doing this. A vote for me is a vote to promote Roscommon.

ABOVE: Tony Waldron pictured at Ballintubber Castle.

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TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 Roscommon County Council hereby gives notice of its decision to close the road referred to hereunder.

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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 Water Services Section Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 Roscommon County Council has decided to close the road set out in the schedule hereunder for the period and the reason specified.

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Road to be closed: R362 from junction with N63 in Athleague village to junction with L7503 to Coolusty. Period of Closure: From 1.00pm to 4.00pm on Sunday 2nd June, 2019. Alternative Routes: Via L7503 (Kilmore) to R357 (Cornapalis), R 357 (Cornapalis) to N63 (Keenagh) and N63 to Athleague And Vice Versa Local and Emergency Traffic will be facilitated. Reason for Closure: To facilitate Athleague Fair & Festival. Roads & Transportation Department, Roscommon County Council

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Roscommon County Council have served Notices on landowners from Ballaghaderreen to Frenchpark to Scramogue and in between in connection with the upgrading of the N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue Road project. Various works over a course of 33km will be carried out on the existing road and there will be over 15km of realignments of existing roads

along with the installation of five roundabouts. The roadworks will require reconfiguration of crossroads and various underpasses and bridges and other works to be carried out. The project has obtained planning approval and is due to progress to construction. Landowners whose lands are affected will be receiving correspondence relating to the CPO and it is important that they get legal advice and that they fully understand the process for compensating the landowners for the loss of their land. The landowner should not be in a worse position than before the land was compulsorily ac-

quired. This is achieved through the payment of compensation to the landowner. The compensation will be calculated by reference to the value of the land and any affect on the value of the retained lands, disturbance, loss of profit or goodwill and several other headings. In addition to the payment of compensation, often it will be necessary to also agree various accommodation works e.g. fencing, water supply, drainage works, double glazing, soundproofing, etc. * If you have any queries, contact Mahon Sweeney Solicitors (The Square, Roscommon) on (090) 662 6102.

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Convent of Mercy, Roscommon student, Éabha Kenny (extreme right) from Cloontuskert, flew to Phoenix, Arizona recently to take part in the Broadcom Masters/International Science Fair. Eabha won the Broadcom Masters award in Scifest National Final last year. The then first year student investigated the effects of microwave radiation on living organisms, using 200 radish seeds.

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Thirty-three candidates contend for eighteen seats A total of thirty-three candidates are contesting the local elections in Roscommon this week (Friday, 24th of May) with eighteen seats up for grabs in three electoral areas. Athlone, Boyle, and Roscommon Municipal Districts will each return six councillors. There are twenty-nine male candidates and just four female candidates. Fianna Fáil are fielding nine candidates, Fine Gael six, Sinn Fein three, the HAC one, and there are a further fourteen Independent candidates. The people will also vote in the Europe-

an Parliament elections for the Midlands North-West constituency, to which four MEPs will be elected. Polling stations countywide will open at 7 am on Friday and remain open until 10 pm. The process of counting of votes will commence on the Dr. Hyde Centre, Roscommon at 9 am on Saturday morning. The Returning Officer is Mr. Shane Tiernan. Your candidates, your choice – The candidates contesting the local elections in County Roscommon on Friday, 24th of May are:

ATHLONE: 6 seats Ivan Connaughton (Independent) Laurence Fallon (Independent) Ger Grehan (Fine Gael) Malachy Hand (Fianna Fáil) Joe Harney (Sinn Féin) Seamus Kelly (Fianna Fáil) John Keogh (Fianna Fáil) Donal Kilduff (Independent) Derek McCabe (Independent) John Naughten (Fine Gael) Tony Ward (Independent)

BOYLE: 6 seats Valerie Byrne (Independent) Liam Callaghan (Fine Gael) Tom Crosby (Independent) John Cummins (Fianna Fáil) Sajjad (Saj) Hussain (Independent) Michael Patrick Mulligan (Sinn Féin) Joe Murphy (Fianna Fáil) Mary O’Donnell (Independent) Andrew Reynolds (Fine Gael) Aidan Sampey (Fianna Fáil) Keith Sufﬁn (Fine Gael)

ROSCOMMON: 6 seats Gerry Coffey (Fine Gael) Domnick Connolly (Independent) Nigel Dineen (Independent) Paschal Fitzmaurice (Fianna Fáil) John Groarke (Independent) Orla Leyden (Fianna Fáil) Marty McDermott (Fianna Fáil) Padraig Morris (Independent) Séamus O’Brien (Sinn Féin) Kathleen Shanagher (Independent) Anthony (Tony) Waldron (Independent)

CAMPAIGN CALL DAN DOONER asked the various parties to assess s how their campaigns have gone… Frank Curley, Fine Gael Director of Elections Fine Gael Director of Elections, Frank Curley said he is very happy with how the party’s campaign has gone in Co. Roscommon. “We are very confident that we have done everything we could have done in this campaign. We ran six excellent candidates whom I would expect to be elected. They have been well received on the doors and I think it has been a good campaign overall,” he said. Mr. Curley said Fine Gael’s election expectations remained very high in County Roscommon. “We have six excellent candidates so the expectation is to get six elected,” he said. Mr. Curley did however have one complaint when it came to the sheer size of the electoral areas candidates were expected to cover. “The areas are so large that it’s almost impossible to cover all of them. For example, from where I am near the bridge at Lanesboro to where (candidate) Gerry Coffey is, it’s 21 miles, so it’s difficult to cover that much ground and to be effective. Having said that, that hasn’t stopped us from going all out to get our people elected,” he said.

P. Burke, Roscommon Fianna Fáil Chairman Fianna Fáil Comhairle Dáil Ceantair Chairman, P. Burke, is feeling positive ahead of tomorrow’s (Friday) local election vote in Co. Roscommon. “We have nine candidates overall with three in each local electoral area. I would say that it has been a very, very good campaign, a lively campaign overall.

“We have first-timers in two of the electoral areas, and we also have Aidan Sampey, who wasn’t elected last time. All candidates have had very good campaigns. All of them have got out there in the last few weeks. The feedback we’re getting from each of the directors (of elections) is that each candidate has worked very hard,” he said. Having received feedback from each of the three local electoral areas in Co. Roscommon, Mr. Burke said he would be “surprised” if Fianna Fáil didn’t win six seats in Friday’s election. “We have more candidates than any other party and therefore we will be going out to maximise our vote… while you would hope to get nine, realistically you aren’t going to get nine. There’s a lot of competition out there but I would be surprised if we didn’t get six. That’s my feeling anyway, but you could have one or two more. It is hard to call it though because there are going to be twos and threes and in particular areas it could be tight. “All candidates have tried really hard and we have a great chance of maximising our vote,” he concluded.

Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin spokesperson Sinn Féin spokesperson Claire Kerrane was pleased with her party’s campaign ahead of this Friday’s Local Elections. The party is running three candidates in Co. Roscommon including outgoing councillor Michael Mulligan and Joe Harney in the Athlone electoral area and Seamus O’Brien in the Roscommon area. “We feel we ran a very strong, positive campaign. Our objective at

the beginning of the campaign was to knock on as many doors and get to talk to as many people as possible and we feel we did that. “Joe Harney had a stellar performance as a first-time candidate in the Athlone electoral area as did Seamus O’Brien in the Roscommon LEA. We are also confident of reelecting Michael Mulligan, this is his fourth election and his record speaks for itself. We are very confident of retaining that seat. We’d be confident of getting three seats,” she said. Ms. Kerrane said the majority of issues raised on the doors of Roscommon revolved around investment in rural areas when it came to jobs, infrastructure, broadband and cost of living. She added that while most candidates in this year’s local elections raised the need for more investment, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael voted against Sinn Féin’s Rural Equality Bill after the last local elections. “Politics don’t happen in a vacuum, these people need to be held to account. We came across so many people who get up early and are at work and who have nothing left at the end of the month. The carbon tax, for example, is just another charge hitting ordinary families and workers who work for everything and get nothing,” she said. One of the issues raised in Boyle was wheelchair accessibility, according to Claire Kerrane. “We met three people who can’t go into town from their homes in Boyle because they can’t get off the kerbs in some estates. Michael Mulligan has done good work in this regard in Ballaghaderreen and we’ll be looking to ensure that all these towns are made wheelchair-friendly,” she said.

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THRESHING TD! ‘Fitz’ shows how it’s done! Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice forks oats into an old threshing machine at the North Galway Vintage & Heritage Club Show in Glenamaddy last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

THE FLOATING VOTER PAUL HEALY’S wry take on Election ’19 FF posters: A new twist… If Fianna Fáil doesn’t win a seat in the Midlands North-West constituency in the European elections, I for one would like a ringside seat at the ‘post(er)mortem’. Party strategists are concerned by poor opinion poll ratings for its candidates, Brendan Smith and Anne Rabbitte. Mind you, FF are still very much in contention for a seat this Friday – but it’s beginning to look like it may be a last-seat dogfight. The party’s ill-fated postering approach has now taken a new twist. First we had ‘Rabbitte-Gate’, when around 60 posters appealing for a No. 1 vote for Anne Rabbitte were put up in Roscommon Town, very much against the spirit of a no-poster pact. Cue an outcry which led to most of them being quickly taken down. Then last weekend, a new twist, as a very jittery FF decided to abandon its division of the constituency for canvassing purposes. There’s now a ‘free-for-all’, with Smith and Rabbitte permitted to canvass in any county in the constituency (well, they are not to ‘stray’ into one another’s Dáil constituency). That explains why when I was out walking on Sunday (in Roscommon) I came across a pole with two posters on it…one calling for a No. 1 for Rabbitte, one calling for a No. 1 for Smith!

However, he issued a ‘personal statement’ this week, saying he has never been more concerned about the future of Europe and Ireland’s place in Europe than he is now, and referring to “the madness of Brexit”. Mr. McSharry says that what this region needs at this testing time is “the experience of Brendan Smith – a strong and steady force – to be our voice in Europe”.

Tony on song… The Eurovision Song Contest didn’t have it all its own way in these parts at the weekend…a song celebrating a well-known local election candidate also caused quite a stir! Simply titled ‘Waldron Number 1!!!’, this ditty celebrates the career and candidacy of

former councillor Anthony Waldron. The Ballintubber man was formerly a Fianna Fáil councillor and is now running as an Independent. A video of the song, complete with several images of the candidate at different locations in the county, was widely circulated on social media at the weekend.

A quote of campaign… “Go on Dancing with the Stars if you want attention” – Green Party European Parliament candidate Saoirse McHugh had some advice for Independent Peter Casey during Tuesday night’s Prime Time debate.

Ray of hope for Brendan? Fianna Fáil is worried that it could end up without a seat in Midlands North-West – so the party is hoping for a ‘Ray of Hope’, via the intervention of a former big-hitter, one Ray McSharry. Mr. McSharry, the former Finance Minister and EU Commissioner and a man who has family connections in Roscommon, has largely avoided commenting on public affairs since retiring from politics over a quarter of a century ago.

Cllr. Orla Leyden and Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher pictured at the Táin Festival launch at Arás an Chontae last week. Pic: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea.

‘Phoenix’ trying to rise our ladies? I see where my mischief-making friends in the Phoenix magazine updated the rest of the nation on the Anne Rabbitte posters controversy in Roscommon. A report in the latest issue of the magazine even infers that a sub-plot to ‘Rabbitte posters-gate’ was a battle for the higher moral ground between Roscommon councillors Orla Leyden and Kathleen Shanager. How mischevious! Pricelessly (and surely

erroneously?) the Phoenix reports: “Roscommon Tidy Towns Committee is composed of environmental zealots who make Dalkey burghers look like trailor-park trash”. The writer went on to tell Phoenix readers all about the fall-out from the excessive postering in Roscommon town by the FF Euro elections candidate. This, the Phoenix noted, was in defiance of an agreement that Roscommon

town be poster-free. The report noted that Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher (chair of the Tidy Towns committee) was of course a party to the poster-free project. Cllr. Orla Leyden, the Phoenix added, is “an equally militant defender of the planet, including Roscommon town”. The Phoenix said there was “consternation, nay horror” when Deputy Rabbitte’s posters went up, with Cllr. Shanagher accusing the FF candidate of

reneging on commitments, and Cllr. Leyden allegedly making her disapproval clear in a text to the Galway TD. The Phoenix even inferred that Cllrs. Leyden and Shanagher were possibly seeking bragging rights on the poster-free approach, but the People can confirm that the two councillors, normal electoral rivalry notwithstanding, have in fact forged a good and close working relationship on the Council.

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Urgent action required to prevent accident on N61 – Cllr Leyden Cllr. Orla Leyden is calling on Roscommon County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to address safety concerns on the N61 in Fourmilehouse. At present there is a long length of broken white line on the approach to the turn off for Strokestown (R368). Cllr. Leyden says there is an urgent need for a continuous white line to be marked in this area with a broken white line just to facilitate motorists accessing the R368. “At present some motorists are over-taking on the broken white line, making it extremely dangerous for other road users, in particular those turning right for Strokestown. “It is vital that action is taken before someone is seriously injured or killed at this location”. It is understood that Roscommon County Council confirmed earlier this week in a communication with Cllr. Leyden that they are bringing the matter to the attention of the TII, with a view to having it reviewed. Cllr. Leyden is also seeking TII funding for realignment of the N61 to Tulsk and seeking Roscommon County Council to carry out resurfacing works on the R368, Roscommon to Strokestown road.

Cllr Naughten welcomes €100m aid for beef farmers Cllr. John Naughten has welcomed the announcement of a €100m aid fund for farmers. “Half of this fund will be paid by the European Commission with matching funding expected to come from the Department of Agriculture,” stated Cllr. Naughten. “This is a welcome announcement and will assist farmers who have been adversely affected by the drop in beef prices. This fund recognises those difficulties and the fact that farmers have experienced a sustained period of low prices for beef which do not meet the cost of production”.

Reynolds appalled by lack of community social worker Andrew Reynolds, a Fine Gael candidate in the Boyle Municipal District, has said that the lack of a community social worker in the north Roscommon area was “shocking and highly unsatisfactory”. He said: “This fact has just been made known to me this week and I was appalled to hear it as we all know that community social workers are essential to helping communities function. “They work directly with individuals, conducting needs assessments and making referrals to resources within rural areas. They have great demands placed on them daily and meet people with great professionalism, not only helping them with immediate needs, but working as facilitators, organisers, counsellors, advocates and confidantes. “They can, as part of their specially trained

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Shedding light on castle… Cllr. Domnick Connolly says he is delighted to announce that funding has been secured from the Office of Public Works for lighting so that Roscommon Castle can be lit up at night. He said: “This should enhance the status of the castle as one of Roscommon town’s finest tourist attractions. I will be ensuring that this work is carried out as soon as possible”.

roles, empower residents with the knowledge, resources, and capacity to self-direct and selfgovern their lives and circumstances and their presence in every town throughout the midlands would be a great asset to every community. “Therefore, I am calling on the Minister for Health Simon Harris to address this issue as a matter of urgency for the sake of those most vulnerable in our society”.

Council must be able to provide sites for employment – Fallon Roscommon County Council must have sites available and ready for businesses seeking to locate in the county, particularly in the Monksland area, according to Cllr. Laurence Fallon. “A plan to grow Athlone

by 15,000 people over the next 20 years means Monksland should expand significantly and we need to have shovel-ready sites available for companies which may wish to relocate to Athlone,” stated Cllr. Fallon. “We have a large number of well-educated graduates who were born and raised in County Roscommon but who are now working elsewhere. However, many of these may wish to return if jobs were available. “I believe the role of Roscommon County Council is to have adequate sites and structures in place to allow companies to set up in Roscommon with the greatest ease possible. “Through my role as Chairperson of the Local Community Development Committee I have met many people who wish to work in County Roscommon if the opportunity is available and I have also met many people who have good ideas and, with the help of Roscommon County Council in providing sites and accommodation, a lot could be done to increase employment in

Fidelma selects Tony as her ﬁrst replacement Fidelma Healy Eames has selected Roscommon county councillor Tony Ward as her first replacement for Europe. Speaking during a recent visit to South Roscommon, Independent candidate in the European elections, Fidelma Healy Eames said: “I’m delighted to announce that I’ve selected Cllr. Tony Ward as my first replacement candidate in the EU elections for the Midlands North-West constituency. “I have selected Tony for a number of reasons. He is Independent, hard-working, and always accessible to his constituents. “During my recent canvass of Athlone I personally met people there that he had helped a number of times. This is the work ethic and public service I admire, and that people need. I understand why people will give him their number 1 vote”. Cllr. Ward, speaking at Fidelma Healy Eames’ Election Rally in Moylough said: “I’m honoured to endorse Fidelma as a top class candidate for Europe. We worked together previously on the HSE Forum, she always spoke up and asked the tough questions on behalf of her constituents. I “I am asking you to give Fidelma Healy Eames admire her for her courage in the face of difficult your No. 1 vote on Friday. Working together, we’ll make a great team for our constituents”. political choices.

Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice has welcomed news that the tender for the €1.85m Food Incubation Centre for West Roscommon in Castlerea will be ready in June. He said: “This huge building will house 10 Food Incubation Units and I’m hopeful it will create at least 80 jobs for local people. “As a member of Enterprise Castlerea I am very proud of what we have achieved to date, with the great help of Roscommon County Council. “This project can achieve great things and the adjacent Council lands will also be available to suitable users who will want to expand into the future”.

Sinn Féin local election candidate, Seamus O’Brien, pictured canvassing at The Square in Roscommon town on Friday night last. Pic: Mick McCormack

Crosby: Harris should apologise for smear test wait Following the tragic death of a Roscommon cancer care campaigner last week, Tom Crosby, an Independent candidate in the Boyle Area, has called on the Minister for Health Simon Harris to apologise to the 80,000 women currently waiting up to 33 weeks for a smear test. Mr. Crosby said it is now “abundantly clear” that the Government must take responsibility for their “obvious failings” and admit that clear warnings were provided by CervicalCheck to the Government detailing real clinical risks to women availing of smear tests. “Despite facts released under the Freedom of Information Act which prove this, the Government’s story has changed repeatedly as new evidence has emerged revealing the extent of expert advice given to the Government not to proceed with the offer of free repeat smear tests. “Therefore, in memory of those who have passed as a result of utter incompetence, and to prevent further tragedies, I am calling on the Minister for Health Simon Harris to apologise to those directly affected by this and most importantly to work hard to bring waiting times back to a more manageable and mutually beneficial system,” he said.

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Cllr. Nigel Dineen (Independent) has said if re-elected to Roscommon County Council he will be exploring different ideas for the old tech building in Castlerea town. Cllr. Dineen said he would like to engage with the local community on the best ways to regenerate the building and to discuss what uses could be established there. This will take time as it will need considerable amount of funds to bring it back to a building that the town of Castlerea could be proud of, concluded Cllr. Dineen.

Connolly: “Stateof-the-art develompments are a credit to the Roscommon Race Committee”

Independent Cllr. Domnick Connolly has welcomed the recent opening of new facilities at Roscommon Racecourse and has praised the local race committee for their ongoing work to improve the course year on year. “The new facilities which include a jockey changing and trainer areas, a new drug testing area, a new weigh room, press room and secretary’s office, were unveiled at the first meeting of the year last week. These are state-of-the-art developments and are a credit to the Roscommon Race Committee under the stewardship of manager Michael Finneran. The new facilities were the subject of much favourable comment at the meeting and Roscommon is now one of the leading provincial tracks in the country in terms of top class facilities. “The committee deserves great praise for their hard work. Roscommon Racecourse is a magnificent asset to the town and county and once again I want to congratulate the race committee for the provision of these latest additions to the course infrastructure. They can be assured of my ongoing support in any work they seek to undertake in the future,” he concluded.

Fallon seeks relocation of education staff to Roscommon town

Cllr. Laurence Fallon has called on the Department of Education to relocate a number of staff to Roscommon Town on a permanent basis. “The Department of Education currently operates a policy where it relocates staff from Athlone to Roscommon over the summer months and I would like to see that become a permanent situation,” stated Cllr. Fallon. “There is adequate space available in Government Buildings in Roscom-

“The Department must do more to prevent rising insurance costs. There are options on the table but little has been done to date while premiums rise. The Minister ought to take this matter seriously and step up efforts for our community,” concluded Kenneth O’Brien.

mon Town to accommodate those staff members permanently and this would be beneficial to both the staff and the Department. “Many of these staff members live locally in the Roscommon catchment area and would benefit from relocation while such a decision would also relieve existing space pressure at the Department of Education’s location in Athlone”.

Community Enhancement Programme reminder from Cllr Shanagher

Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher is reminding community groups in the county that the deadline for the Community Enhancement Programme Applications is 5 pm on Thursday, 30th of May 2019. The Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) offers funding to not-for-profit community groups and communities in the county to enhance facilities for a disadvantaged area/ group, or a group/facility providing services to the disadvantaged as identified in the Roscommon LECP. Any not-for-profit community or voluntary group can apply. This funding is targeted towards enhancing community facilities for individuals and communities that are impacted by disadvantage as identified in the LECP. The Department has recommended that LCDCs ring-fence some funding to provide small capital grants of €1,000 or less. This is aimed at assisting small grassroots community projects to get off the ground. Further details can be got on the website http://www.roscommoncoco. ie/en/Services/Community/Community-Grant-Schemes/CommunityEnhancement-Programme-2019/

Hand: “New voice in local politics”

Fianna Fáil candidate Malachy Hand (Athlone Electoral Area) is calling for voters to elect him as a “new voice” in local politics. Reflecting on his campaign, Mr. Hand said: “Together with N61 residents, a lobby group has been formed with the view to safeproofing the main route from Athlone to Roscommon and side roads to adjoining villages. Lighting, hedgecutting, signage, has been examined and organised for many routes. “I have also called for the relocation of signage ‘Welcome to County Roscommon’ which has been wrongly located in the Bogganfin area, leading locals to query whether Roscommon County Council has in fact given over ground to Westmeath. “Making immediate representations for the safe-proofing of entry and exit to Scoil Naomh Chiaráin in the

Kilduff: Mental health fund now in place

Funding for road repairs welcomed by Cllr Fitzmaurice Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice has welcomed the announcement of funding for the repair of the N60 between Castlerea and Ballymoe. “The road, which has sunk and cracked in places, is very dangerous – meaning these repairs were essential. I have campaigned for these repairs to the TII (Transport Infrastructure Ireland) and Roscommon County Council for some time and I am delighted we have received €190,000 for essential repairs. “The repairs will be welcomed by all road users especially commercial drivers who find it very difficult to drive this section of road”.

Summerhill area will also feature in my work. Lack of investment to date in our roads has merely led to a worsening of conditions which will demand increased financial input due to neglect”. Mr. Hand said that he is the first candidate in South Roscommon to open up the topic of ‘Valuing our Defence Forces’ to the public. He claims that he has secured “the re-statement of Fianna Fáil’s commitment to reinstate the 4th Western Brigade at Custume Barracks, Athlone”. Mr. Hand said that he has committed to monitoring progress on the feasibility study on Lough Funshinagh which is currently underway on behalf of the Department of Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht with a view to the prompt delivery of an effective drainage scheme. The candidate says he will be an advocate for farmers across South Roscommon, particularly at this preBrexit juncture and afterwards. He also commits to “fighting vigorously” for enhanced Broadband service in South Roscommon, if elected. Mr. Hand also committed to working for implemention of the recommendations of the Paris Climate Change Agreement, fighting for increased assistance for the elderly, the infirm and vulnerable, and advocating for a Rural Transport Network Scheme to be created as a means of enhancing access to services by rural dwellers.

Groarke: ‘€100m package won’t benefit ordinary farmer’

Independent candidate in Friday’s local elections, John Groarke, believes that large-scale feedlots and factories as well as big supermarkets will be the main beneficiaries of the €100 million Brexit beef scheme announced recently. He said: “It’s the feedlots that will benefit rather than the ordinary suckler or beef farmers. None of the ordinary farmers will get a proper cut. The big

beef factories and supermarkets will benefit most”. The 59-year-old Tulsk farmer, who is a candidate in the Roscommon electoral area, also described the announcement of the compensation package as “electioneering” by Fine Gael. The €100 million fund is made of €50 million from the European Commission and €50 million from the Government. He claimed the Government was “holding the electorate to ransom” by not announcing the full details of how the package would be implemented prior to European and Local Elections.

Insurance costs cripple businesses and communities feel the cost – O’Brien

Fianna Fáil Local Election candidate for Ballinasloe Municipal District, Kenneth O’Brien, has raised the concerns of many in business and communities across the area who cannot keep up with rising insurance costs. Kenneth O’Brien commented: “Insurance premiums continue to rise far in excess of what is fair or justified. These rising costs are a huge burden on customers, business, charities, and sports clubs. I am aware of numerous clubs, charities and local enterprises which have struggled to meet insurance premiums. “It is very important that the recommendations of the working group, formed to tackle rising insurance costs, are implemented immediately. So far it appears little has been done in this regard. “The establishment of a national claims database is just one step we can take. The legislation for this database was enacted some time ago, yet it languishes in the Department. In addition to the database the establishment of a dedicated Garda insurance fraud unit is one action which is often brought up by businesses and communities as an essential measure.

Independent local election candidate in the Athlone Electoral Area, Donal Kilduff, has announced that a fund promoting positive mental health in local primary schools is now in place. Mr. Kilduff had previously announced that he would forego a poster campaign and donate the costs in order to establish such a fund. He said: “At the beginning of my election campaign I proudly announced that I would be a poster-free candidate, for environmental reasons. I also highlighted that I would donate the cost of running the poster campaign instead to establish a mental health fund for general interventions and initiatives promoting positive mental health in the primary schools of the Athlone Electoral Area. This fund is now in place and it is kindly being administered by Fr. Ray Milton. “I am delighted to announce a new proactive initiative being delivered through this mental health fund which is available to each primary school in the Athlone Electoral Area which commenced yesterday (Wednesday 23rd). School participation is voluntary and subject to ability to avail of suitable time slots which have been made known to each school board. “Transitioning to secondary school can be a mentally challenging time for sixth class pupils. The School Transitioning, Wellbeing and Me workshop will explore wellbeing and each child will be empowered to develop their own resilience skills to help them on their journey into secondary school. Each child will leave the workshop with a bespoke Personal Wellbeing Plan. “The School Transitioning, Wellbeing and Me workshop will be delivered by health and wellbeing expert, Dorothy Scarry, a qualified primary and secondary school teacher with a MSc in Health and Wellbeing. Dorothy is also a member of the Society of Occupational Medicine, the Association of Health Promotion Ireland, the INTO and the Teaching Council”. Mr. Kilduff continued: “This initiative is being provided in accordance with the stated purpose of the fund. The fund is also open to applications from primary schools for financial assistance with general interventions including assessments, counselling, play therapy and self-regulation. I would like to extend sincere gratitude to Fr. Ray Milton and Dorothy Scarry for their insight, inspiration and cooperation with this initiative”.

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Carthy: I’ll keep ﬁghting for Ireland! Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has asked voters in Roscommon to support him in his bid to continue his work in Europe fighting for their interests, and also to vote for Sinn Féin’s local election candidates in the county. Matt Carthy said: “I have been privileged to represent the people of Roscommon in Europe over the past five year and to work in the interests of Roscommon n the European Parliament. “These EU and local elections are crucial for the Irish people as we face major challenges including Brexit, climate breakdown, an unsustainable housing bubble and global financial instability.

“Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael governments have been disastrous for border counties. We have seen rural towns and villages decimated with the closure of post offices, Garda stations and small businesses. “Families are struggling to cope with the rising cost of living, massive increases in rents, unaffordable childcare and a crumbling health service. “The new housing bubble fuelled by government policy has priced out an entire generation from being able to buy their own home. “It is important that the people of Roscommon make it very clear that they have had enough of

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this and the most effective way to do that is to vote for Sinn Féin in the European and Local Government elections. “I have worked closely with Claire Kerrane and Cllr. Michael Mulligan on a range of issues facing people in Roscommon, including evictions by banks and vulture funds, defending the family farm and small, local post offices, Leader funding, opposing the imposition of inappropriately sited wind turbines in the county and defending the interests and livelihoods of local turf cutters. “A vote for Sinn Féin is a vote for a fairer Ireland and a fairer, social Europe”.

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Smith alarmed at BMW’s loss of ‘developed’ status Fianna Fáil candidate in the Midlands North-West Brendan Smith pictured with Deputy Eugene Murphy, Cllr. Orla Leyden, Michael Finneran, Kenneth Hegarty, Bernie Kearney, Mairead O’Shea, P. Burke and Senator Terry Leyden while out canvassing in Roscommon Town this week.

Fianna Fáil MEP candidate for Midlands North-West Brendan Smith TD has expressed alarm after he was informed that the Border, Midlands and West (BMW) region has lost its “developed” status in terms of EU regional development. Information received by Deputy Smith reveals that the region has been downgraded to “in transition” status ahead of the next EU budget cycle.

“The downgrading of this region, while exceptionally worrying, is not unexpected. Despite Fine Gael claiming that it is interested in balanced regional development, these figures tell the real story. This government has turned its back on investment outside the Greater Dublin Area and this has now been recognised by the EU”, said Deputy Smith. “Despite representing over a

million people that stretches from Donegal down to Galway and across to Louth, the region is lagging behind other parts of the country. This dire situation is a direct result of Fine Gael’s failure to spread the benefits of the recovery in a fair and balanced way, which if managed properly would have boosted indigenous businesses and allowed communities to prosper”.

Maria’s commitment on rural regeneration

Maria Walsh with Commissioner Phil Hogan.

Maria Walsh, pictured right, a Fine Gael European Parliament candidate in Midlands North-West constituency, says that if she is elected this week one of her top priorities will be to focus on rural regeneration and development, in particular, the incentivising of the Smart Villages initiatives that has recently been launched across rural areas of mainland Europe. Wherever Maria travels in her constituency, meeting farmers, rural entrepreneurs and community groups, there is always one key message: greater connectivity is urgently needed to keep people in rural areas and to help develop rural communities from an economic, social and community perspective.

Rural Ireland is undergoing continuous change, whilst depopulation has become a challenge in rural towns and villages, and there are numerous incentives and opportunities arising. The impact of new and emerging digital technologies and business innovation brings a new vibrancy that will work towards keeping young talent in their locality. Maria Walsh has recently written to the European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society Mariya Gabriel, to whom she wrote: “The Irish government recently announced its intention to deliver high-speed broadband to every household and business in the country as part of a National Broadband Plan. This is to be welcomed

and is certainly a step in the right direction. However, I am very conscious of the fact that developing the infrastructure is only a first step: strategies need to be put in place to assist rural communities and businesses to make the most of connectivity”. Maria is determined to make

rural regeneration a key priority if elected to the European Parliament and will work hard to ensure that our rural towns and villages are supported. EU Action for Smart Villages has described their initiative as follows: “Smart Villages are rural areas and communities which build on their existing strengths and assets as well as on developing new opportunities, where traditional and new networks and services are enhanced by means of digital, telecommunication technologies, innovations and the better use of knowledge.” Commissioner Gabriel has since replied and highlighted the following: “Just last month during our Digital Day 2019, 24 EU Member States,

including Ireland, have signed a declaration of cooperation on a Smart and sustainable digital future for European agriculture and rural areas. Commissioner (Phil) Hogan, who is responsible for Rural Development, and I were very happy with this response to our initiative and together with our colleague VicePresident Ansip we have emphasised that ‘European agriculture and rural areas have to benefit fully from the ongoing digital transformation of our economies and societies. The Member States recognise the importance and urgency of working together in order to improve the competitiveness of the agriculture sector and the well-being of the citizens living in rural areas’”.

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Connolly welcomes CCTV initiative Independent Cllr. Domnick Connolly has welcomed the provision of a new CCTV system in Roscommon town. “I want to welcome the installation of the new CCTV system in Roscommon Town in recent weeks. It will assist the Gardaí in their work and will be a deterrent to any criminal and antisocial behaviour. “Roscommon is generally a very quiet town with little crime, but this system will ensure that it remains that way into the future. Anything that improves the safety of the community is very welcome and I fully support this initiative,” he said.

Connolly welcomes Beechwood-Kilrooskey roadworks Cllr. Domnick Connolly has welcomed the recent roadworks which have taken place between Beechwood and Kilrooskey. “Resurfacing works have recently been carried out on this stretch of road to a high standard,” stated Cllr. Connolly. “This follows previous resurfacing works on another stretch of the road which were carried out last year. “I hope that these works will now be completed as far as the crossroads beyond Rattigan’s in Kilrooskey”.

Funding for Access for All, Angling & Recreational Boat welcomed by Cllr. Leyden Cllr. Orla Leyden, Cathaoirleach, Roscommon Municipal District has welcomed the funding allocation to Lough Ree Lanesborough Angling Hub under Sports Capital Grant for funding of an Access for All Angling and Recreational Boat. Cllr. Leyden said that this Access for All Boat will add greatly to the further development of accessible tourism in Roscommon, making it one of the leading accessible tourism counties in Ireland. She added that with Cuisle Accessible Holiday Resort in the county, it is important that every opportunity is taken to develop accessible tourism infrastructure. Cllr. Leyden said that it has been great working with the Lough Ree Lanesborough Angling Hub over the last five years where great work has taken place with events like the World Boat Predator Champions, top ranking Angling Festivals, development of angling infrastructure and access to Kilnacarrowm, etc. with further plans in the pipeline. Cllr. Leyden said that if re-elected she will continue to work with this active group and Roscommon County Council to develop the angling potential of the area.

‘Fantastic’ car parking boost at Ballinlough Cemetery – Dineen Cllr. Nigel Dineen said he has been working with a local landowner and Roscommon County Council over the past two years in respect of lands across from Ballinlough Cemetery and their potential for providing much-needed car parking spaces there. “This piece of ground has now been given over to the Council to facilitate a car park at the cemetery and I want to thank the local community in Ballinlough, Roscommon County Council and especially the landowner for making this possible” commented Cllr. Dineen. “I will now work with Roscommon County Council in securing funds through different grants so that this project can be finished over the next while” concluded Cllr. Dineen, who said that this project is an example of him getting jobs done on the ground as a hard-working councillor.

former Taoiseach Enda Kenny is from, have been forgotten about. “There isn’t much happening in Co. Roscommon and we need jobs here. That was one of the main issues on the doors and every time I go into a shop I’m told we need jobs in this area, whether it’s Castlerea or Roscommon town,” he said. Mr. Groarke said he believed job growth in rural Ireland must be prioritised by the Government. “It has to be incentivised by central Government and those elected after Friday need to lobby the Government on behalf of the people in this area. “I hear it from local businessmen, who say they have been hit hard by spiralling rates and taxes imposed through the local authority by the Government. “If elected, I will lobby on behalf of the people of Roscommon and highlight these issues through different media channels. I will work hard on behalf of the people,” he concluded.

Paddy signs off with a word of gratitude

Outgoing member of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Paddy Kilduff has signed off after fifteen years on the Council, thanking everyone who supported him throughout his political career. In a press statement issued to the Roscommon People, Cllr. Kilduff said: “As my 15-year tenure as a county councillor and public representative comes to an end, I would like to extend sincere gratitude to my team of supporters and canvassers and also to the voting public for their support and trust in me. “I would also like to thank the management and staff at Roscommon County Council for their support and cooperation over the past fifteen years. I would also like to take this opportunity to wish all the local election candidates the very best in their election bids this Friday”.

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Groarke wants action on jobs in rural Ireland Independent candidate in the Roscommon local electoral area, John Groarke, claims rural Ireland has been forgotten about ahead of this Friday’s local elections. “County Roscommon has been forgotten about. Most funding and job creation goes on in Galway City and it is needed there due to the large population, but counties like Roscommon, Leitrim and even parts of Mayo, where

Duncan Stewart, presenter of Eco-Eye and About the House, was the keynote speaker at a packed public meeting in Kilbride on Wednesday, May 15th, hosted by Roscommon Environmental Network. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss how to make County Roscommon a leader on climate change mitigation and biodiversity protection. Mr. Stewart said that in view of the increasing problems of climate change and rapid loss of species, which affects everyone, particularly farmers, it is essential for communities and their elected representatives to engage with each other on developing local solutions. He added that local authorities had a key role to play in taking practical actions now. He added that as custodians of the land, farmers need to be given the right policies to ensure a sustainable livelihood in a way that protects nature and assures the food supply. His suggestions included promoting community-owned renewable energy projects and cooperative local food production and marketing. Mr. Stewart pointed out that as well as being positive in environmental terms, these measures would keep money in the county and promote employment too. A small number of candidates in this week’s local elections attended. They outlined their ideas on what they would do if elected to deal with mitigating climate change, enhancing biodiversity, supporting community renewable energy and reducing waste and litter across the county. Many viable suggestions were made, including renewable energy heating for new houses, native tree planting, community gardens, supporting production of bio-gas from slurry, reducing use of plastics, and better public transport. Two of the candidates, Donal Kilduff and Cllr. Orla Leyden, both said that if elected they would, as their first action, put down a motion calling for a climate and biodiversity emergency in Co. Roscommon. The speakers then took a wide range of questions and suggestions from the audience. These showed the widespread concern about these issues and the desire to see the Council taking action. Duncan Stewart closed the meeting, saying it was important that communities faced up to the very serious challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Food for thought: Candidate Aidan Sampey canvasses Marina in Morelli’s in Ballaghaderreen. Picture: Michael McCormack

Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy has slammed the government for “squandering billions” of euro on the National Broadband Plan, and labelled Fianna Fáil as being “complicit” in the “debacle”. Carthy said: “This government’s mismanagement of the provision of a vital infrastructure for rural Ireland once again exposes Fine Gael’s utter disregard for people living in rural areas. The revelation that taxpayers will pay up to €3 billion, while private equity fund Granahan McCourt will invest just €200 million and at the end of the project will own the infrastructure, is absolutely scandalous. “The result is that billions of euro of taxpayerfunded infrastructure will be handed over to a private bidder – and that this company could walk at any moment with little to lose. This situation could have been easily avoided if the government delivered the service through a state-funded scheme. Despite its criticism of the National Broadband Plan, Fianna Fáil is complicit in this farce by continuing to prop up this government”.

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In response to recent figures made available by An Garda Síochána, IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy said the reduction in household burglaries is welcome, but the figures confirm there is still a problem. “We acknowledge that the Gardaí have stepped up their efforts in targeting gangs operating in rural areas by increasing the number of patrols and checkpoints,” he said. Richard Kennedy added that while it was good to see the downward trend, he was concerned that some household burglaries go unreported and encouraged people to report crimes to Gardaí. He said there have been incidents of cross-border crime in recent months. IFA and the UFU have called for the establishment of a dedicated Rural Crime Task Force, specifically focused on border counties. Their call follows an increase in the incidents of cattle theft in the area, which have had a devastating effect on the local communities. “A more streamlined crime reporting system, immediate sharing of intelligence, and information exchange would increase the level of visibility and awareness, particularly where crime has been reported in border areas,” he said. UFU President Ivor Ferguson said: “Over the last year, several serious incidents have occurred on farms in the region. The culprits are moving with ease and without fear of detection on both sides of the border, while farmers and rural dwellers live in real fear for their safety, which is compounded by geographic and service isolation. Theft of valuables from rural homes and of livestock and machinery from farms is also a major concern”.

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Weanling heifers Char X 435kgs €1110 - €2.55 per kilo, Char 350kgs €1025 - €2.93 per kilo, Lim X 380kgs €1010 - €2.66 per kilo,

Char X 320kgs €1000 - €3.13 per kilo, AAX 440kgs €975 - €2.22 per kilo, BAX 385kgs €935 - €2.43 per kilo, Lim X 370kgs €895 - €2.42 per kilo, 2 Char X 300kgs €805 - €2.68 per kilo, AAX 295kgs €750 - €2.54 per kilo, Lim X 280kgs €720 - €2.57 per kilo.

Weanling bulls Lim X 515kgs €1260 - €2.45 per kilo, Lim 340kgs €1070 - €3.15 per kilo, Char X 360kgs €1050 - €2.92 per kilo, AAX 380kgs €1000 - €2.63 per kilo, 2 Char 340kgs €960 - €2.82 per kilo, Char X 310kgs €940 - €3.03 per kilo, Lim 350kgs €920 - €2.63 per kilo, Lim X 280kgs €895 - €3.20 per kilo, Simm X 325kgs €875kgs - €2.69 per kilo, 2 Char X 318kgs €755 - €2.38 per kilo.

Spring lamb 60kgs €115, 50.2kgs €112, 52.1kgs €112, 50kgs €112, 59.7kgs €110, 58.5kgs €110, 52kgs €110, 45.4kgs €109, 44.3kgs €109, 41.8kgs €107.

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“Large entry of stock again this week with trade remaining similar to previous weeks even though there has been a slight fall off in the quality of stock presented for sale. “Demand has remained strong for the bullocks, heifers, weanlings and breeding stock with quality lots attracting the fancy prices. The dry cow trade and calf trade also reported good clearances. “Cows with calves at foot made from €1,110 to €1,810 for a Limousin Heifers and her Ch Bull calf at foot. Springer cows made from €1,080 to €1,235 per head. “Numbers of calves/runners on offer have remained good with demand and prices maintained this week. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday) at 11 am with our usual sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings on offer”.

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There was a good entry of cattle this week with excellent stock on offer. There was a very lively trade for bullocks with prices ranging from €2.32 per kilo up to €2.79 per kilo. Numbers of heifers on offer were small. There was a big number of dry cows on offer with nearly a full clearance of lots. Prices for dry cows ranged from €1.72 per kilo up to €2.15 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 heifers this Friday (24th) at 11 am. “On Friday, May 31st, there will be a special sale of bullocks and heifers and bookings will be accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday, May 24th). “There was a small entry of excellent quality stock on offer at Tuesday’s weanling sale. Weanling bulls with prices fetched from €2.45 to €3.20 per kilo. There was also a brisk trade for heifer weanlings with lots averaging from €2.41 to €3.13 per kilo. “The final spring special sale of weanlings takes place next Tuesday (28th) at 5 pm. “Finally, there were smaller numbers on offer at this week’s sheep sale and a dip in trade for spring lamb with prices fetching €115 for 60kgs. There was a steady trade for cast ewes with prices ranging from €33 up to €102. “There was a smaller entry of ewes with lambs at foot on offer this week, however there was a brisk trade for them with a full clearance. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am”.

Castlerea Mart sample prices Bullocks

Lm 480kg €860.

Ch 450kgs €1230, Lm 435kgs €1190, AA 460kgs €1170, Ch 510kgs €1160, Ch 570kgs €1300, AA 583kgs €1290, Lm 520kgs €1190.

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Weanling bulls

Ch 410kgs €1080, Ch 420kgs €1055, Sim 365kgs €980, Lm 490kgs €1350, Lm 460kgs €1215, AA 600kgs €1480, Lm 555kgs €1445, Ch 590kgs €1400.

Chx 295kgs €900, Si 245kgs €800, Ch 255kgs €750, Lmx 410kgs €1185, Lm 490kgs €1175, Ch 335kgs €990.

Dry cows

Ch 265kgs €840, Ch 255kgs €785, Lm 260kgs €765, Lm 330kgs €960, Ch 310kgs €930, Ch 430kgs €1030.

Ch 730kgs €1460, Lm 670kgs €1435, Lm 740kgs €1400, Lm 690kgs €1395,

AA bull €200, Hex hfr €190, Hex bull €275, Six hfr €250, Lm hfr €230, Fr bull €60, Ch bull €605.

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IFA meet EU Commission on ‘€100m’ beef package IFA National Livestock Chairperson Angus Woods and IFA Brussels Director Liam MacHale met with senior officials from Commissioner Phil Hogan’s Cabinet in Brussels to discuss the details of the Brexit beef package announced by the Commissioner for Irish beef farmers. Angus Woods said the €100m package is based on the submission IFA made to both the EU Commission and the Department

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of Agriculture earlier this year to cover the very severe Brexit beef price losses incurred by cattle farmers. “Commissioner Hogan is very clear. The money needs to be paid out immediately to the beef farmers. The Commission has provided the necessary flexibility so the aid package can be finalised and payments made to farmers as soon as possible”. The €100m Brexit beef package

is made up of €50m provided from the EU Commission emergency market support measures, with the Government expected to provide matching funding of another €50m. Angus Woods acknowledged both Commissioner Hogan and Agriculture Minister Creed and the EU Commission for their work on this issue. “When IFA presented our analysis to the Department of Agri-

culture, they understood and accepted that the case was properly researched and the figures were accurate. “Beef farmers have suffered savage price losses due to Brexit uncertainty and it is a welcome development that the EU Commission has recognised this and responded to the IFA proposal. Beef farmers have major bills to pay to banks, feed merchants and others,” he said.

Ifac welcomes fund for beef farmers Ifac, the farming, food and agribusiness professional services firm, has welcomed the announcement of the availability of a multi-million euro fund for beef farmers. Speaking about the announcement, Tommy Fallon, a partner at Ifac’s Roscommon Office said: “This new funding announcement is very welcome and much-needed. Irish beef farmers are caught in a perfect storm of falling prices, shrinking

markets, currency fluctuations and rising costs. While beef farmers have proved themselves to be incredibly resilient in the past, the current market conditions are the most challenging yet. “Ifac teams around the country are working hard advising farmers on how best to structure their farms so that they can keep costs under control, maintain positive cashflow and plan for the future. We’re finding that the pressure

these farmers are under is at an all time high. “This funding announcement by Commissioner Hogan will help provide some financial relief to the sector. We would encourage the Irish government to match these funds in a move that would clearly support beef farmers to mitigate some of the worst impacts of Brexit over the coming 24 months. The need has never been greater”.

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Business Roscommon Chamber in thank you to students Roscommon Chamber of Commerce were delighted recently to recognise the considerable assistance given to them by the Transition Year pupils in the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon. Back in 2017, Roscommon Chamber approached Ms. Teresa Hession about some of the TY students carrying out a survey of businesses in Roscommon Town. The Transition Year students went around to the businesses. This enabled the Chamber to get a better picture of the businesses in the town and more importantly the matters of concern at that time to the businesses. The results of

the survey are a valuable resource for the Chamber. In recognition of the considerable assistance given by the TY students from 2017, the Chamber made a contribution towards the cost of this year’s Debs Dance. The Chamber would like to wish all of the students undertaking the Leaving Certificate every good wish and success in the forthcoming exams. We have no doubt that they will be successful in life and in whatever careers they choose. Hopefully we shall see our Leaving Cert students returning to live and work in their home county.

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‘Hidden Heartlands’ hailed! Fáilte Ireland Authority meets local tourism businesses at ﬁrst Athlone meeting

The Fáilte Ireland Authority took the opportunity last Thursday to meet with tourism businesses working on the ground across Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and to experience local tourist attractions. It was the first time the Authority of Fáilte Ireland had held its board meeting in Athlone. Launched to the public in April 2018 by Fáilte Ireland, the Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands brand is supporting the development of tourism across the Midlands region. As part of the meeting, local tourism providers were given the opportunity to present directly to the Authority on the impact that the Hidden Heartlands brand is having on their business in terms of revenue and visitor numbers one year on. The local tourism businesses addressing the Fáilte Ireland Authority included: National Famine Museum, Strokestown House, Co. Roscommon; The Hodson Bay Hotel Group,

Athlone; Killaloe River Cruises, Lough Derg, Co. Clare; and the Slieve Russell Hotel, Co. Cavan. Waterways Ireland also attended and outlined the work being undertaken on the preparation of the Shannon Tourism Masterplan, which is being prepared in association with Fáilte Ireland and the Local Authorities. All speakers highlighted the positive effects the brand has had on their businesses over the last 12 months. They also emphasised how Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands provides solid opportunities for their businesses to increase the level of cross-promotion and cross-selling between each other under a common brand. As a result, they projected significant revenue growth and higher visitor numbers over the next three years. Fáilte Ireland Chairman, Michael Cawley said: “I am extremely pleased to see that the Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands brand has

proved to be a positive development for this region since its launch 12 months ago. As the Authority of Fáilte Ireland we wanted to visit Athlone to hear first-hand from tourism businesses working on the ground in the region. One year on it is already clear that tourism has grown here so there is significant potential to maximise the brand well into the future across the region to boost revenue, grow visitor numbers and create sustainable local jobs”. As Shannon cruising and outdoor activities are placed at the heart of the Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands regional experience brand, the authority was invited to experience a boat trip on the Shannon before getting a first look inside at the soon to be opened Center Parcs at Longford Forest. Center Parcs is the single largest investment in rural tourism anywhere in Ireland – valued at €223m – and is creating 1,000 jobs.

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Tickets on sale for Boyle Arts Festival! Ahead of the launch of the official programme in a few weeks’ time, tickets for a selection of headline events for Boyle Arts Festival are now available to purchase online. The festival will open on July 18th and continue until July 27th. BAF 2019 will feature over 50 events, including musical performances by The Riptide Movement, The Blizzards,

Mary Coughlan, Kieran Goss, Tommy Fleming, Emer Barry, The Whileaways, Charlie McGettigan and Paul Harrington. To purchase tickets, simply visit the BAF website, www.boylearts.com and go to the ‘Festival’ tab. The Boyle Arts Festival Office will not open until July, so now is the time to beat the rush!

Patsy Casey, Sharon Brandon and Karen Coen pictured at the Oran GAA Club ‘80s Disco night in Cuisle, Donamon last Friday night. See page 37. Pic: Mick McCormack

Carter and Denver amongst headline acts Midsummer’s Day with the Stars line-up revealed The town of Roscommon is getting ready to host Ireland’s largest open-air country music festival on Sunday, June 23rd when the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars returns – with a host of stars from the Irish country music scene.

The event will see some of the biggest names in country music perform at Roscommon Racecourse on a huge stage, which will feature the most up to date sound and lighting system. Speaking this week to the Roscommon People, local broadcaster Joe Finnegan expressed his delight with the line-up for the day. “We are thrilled that Nathan Carter, Mike Denver, Michael English and

the Queen of Country Music, Philomena Begley, have all signed up for the event. It’s testament to the esteem that the festival is held in, that these artists have agreed to perform on the day”. The focus this year, once again, will be on family. The site will include a special family-friendly play area, which will be supervised. The organisers have confirmed that all children under 12, accompanied by an adult, will

be admitted free of charge. The Roscommon People has learnt that country legends Roly Daniels, Brendan Shine and Ray Lynam have all been confirmed for the festival. They will be joined by Robert Mizzell, Patrick Feeney, Ciaran Rosney, Johnny Brady, Marty Mone (of ‘Hit the Diff’ fame) and Dancing with the Stars’ finalist, Cliona Hagan. Gates open at midday and the show

begins at 2 pm. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.ie and local outlets. Meanwhile, the Festival Dance will take place on Sunday evening, June 23rd, in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon, with music by Mike Denver, and dancing from 10.30 pm to 12.30 am. More details on the 2019 Midsummer’s Day with the Stars in forthcoming issues of the Roscommon People, and on roscommonpeople.ie.

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION The first Church council, the Council of Jerusalem we hear about in today’s First Reading, decided the shape of the Church as we know it. Some Jewish Christians had wanted Gentile converts to be circumcised and obey all the complex ritual and purity laws of the Jews. The council called this a heresy, again showing us that the Church in the divine plan is meant to be a worldwide family of God, no longer a covenant with just one nation. Today’s Liturgy gives us a profound meditation on the nature and meaning of the Church. The Church is one, as we see in the First Reading: “the Apostles [bishops] and presbyters [priests], in agreement with the whole Church [laity]”. The Church is holy, taught and guided by the Spirit that Jesus promises the Apostles in the Gospel. The Church is catholic, or universal, making known God’s ways of salvation to all peoples, ruling all in equity, as we sing in today’s Psalm. And the Church, as John sees in the Second Reading, is apostolic – founded on the Twelve Apostles of the Lamb. All these marks of the Church are underscored in the story of the council. Notice that everybody, including Paul, looks to “Jerusalem [and]…the Apostles” to decide the Church’s true teaching. The Apostles, too, presume that Christian teachers need a “mandate from us”. And we see the Spirit guiding the Apostles in all truth. Notice how they describe their ruling: “It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us”. Knowing these truths about the Church, our hearts should never be troubled. The Liturgy’s message today is that the Church is the Lord’s, watched over and guarded by the Advocate, the Holy Spirit sent by the Father in the name of the Son. This should fill us with confidence, free us to worship with exultation, inspire us to rededicate our lives to His Name – to love Jesus in our keeping of His Word, to rejoice that He and the Father in the Spirit have made their dwelling with us. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www. salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

FRANK BRANDON Living with a litigation culture FRANK BRANDON’S

It’s Saturday morning, and I am at work in Athlone. One of the things I like to do (hope the boss doesn’t get the Roscommon People) before it gets busy is read the morning papers, and this morning I am struck by the number of reports there are on various (and totally different) types of lawsuits. ‘Solicitor to the Stars’ Gerald Kean won a libel case against The Star newspaper, and a payout of €160,000, in a case that (funnily enough) merited a big feature (including pho-

tos) in The Daily Mail, but doesn’t appear to have been covered in The Star itself! Meanwhile, a lady who sued after falling from her horse during a Hunt, lost her damages claim. As someone who has had minor involvement with Hunts people, I would have to question why this young lady was ever advised to go down the legal route, as to my untrained legal mind her case seemed to have very little chance of success. In a nutshell, she sued the Hunt and the landowner after

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she suffered severe injuries when she had a fall. However, the Field Master of the Hunt had inspected the obstacle and advised the riders not to jump it, deeming it to be too dangerous. Apparently the young lady had fallen too far behind and didn’t hear his instruction, but the Judge ruled she should have kept reasonably close to the Hunt Master (to be in a position to receive such advice). In other cases, a stores worker sued after bruising her eye, but she too lost her case as an award of more than €31,000

was overturned – the High Court Judge found it “was her own fault” – and a former amateur boxer who claimed €60,000 damages for injuries received in a car crash also had his claim dismissed. He had said the only sport he had taken part in since the accident was swimming, but social media had footage of him taking part in boxing, so he too lost his claim. The overall conclusion that I have come to is that we now live in a ‘sue environment’ but thankfully judges are at last

showing some sense in dealing with these cases, and no longer dishing out ridiculous awards. My advice to you is, if you decide to follow someone for anything, stay off social media, or your every move will be documented and followed. Now it goes without saying that I am not in any way condoning this new culture, but like it or not it seems to be here to stay, and everyone and every organisation is fair game, so we all better be on our guard or someone will find a reason to make a claim.

Is it time to call time on Eurovision? I managed to miss the Eurovision Song Contest at the weekend, but I see on all the papers that Madonna’s appearance, and performance, was a complete disaster. One critic in the Daily Mail described it as a nightmare of a performance, while The Guardian simply said it was excruciating. Thankfully I missed it all, but it seems to me that it’s time to consign this contest to the scrapheap. Britain’s entrant, Michael Rice, who finished last with only 16 votes, said the vote was totally political, with everyone against Britain for leaving the EU, and there can be no doubt that by now the actual song is of very little consequence, and it’s all down to politics. However, the huge extravaganza gener-

ates so much money that there is no way it will ever come to an end. The Netherlands will host it next year, and once again Ireland will fail to make the final, and Britain will come close to the bottom (they have been last four times in the last sixteen years), and the truth is even if we had the best song ever written, it would make no difference. We don’t have enough political pull. Despite putting big money into the contest each year, thereby keeping them out of the semi-finals, the UK has never been in the top 10 in the last decade. If things stay that way the day might yet come when ourselves and Britain simply say ‘what’s the point?’ – and we both pull the plug.

Two major golfing achievements… This weekend the golfing world is celebrating two monumental achievements. The first one is I will refer to is probably the better-known one, and that is the history-making win for American Brooks Koepka, who became only the fourth man to win four majors in only eight attempts when he won the USA PGA title on Sunday. He joins three of the biggest names in golf – Woods, Nicklaus and Hogan – in doing that, and his name will forever be immortalised in golfing history. The second major feat may not be quite as well

covered in the international media, but on Friday evening, in the Castlerea Golf Classic, a hitherto unknown player had the huge honour of getting a birdie at one of the two new holes that were in operation, competitively, for the very first time. That player was of course myself, and one of my playing partners, Alan Devine, (my brother Duff, and my publican Mikeen were the other two) took a photo of me as I celebrated my own historymaking moment. I don’t know if it was the first ever birdie on this hole, but it doesn’t matter,

as it was definitely on its first day of play. Anyway, Alan got it developed and framed, and on Saturday evening at the presentation of prizes in the clubhouse, I was presented with my own memento of my big moment, and in case you don’t believe me…the picture is printed right here for your pleasure. The Classic itself was a huge success, with more than forty teams competing over the two days. Liam and Valerie Callaghan, people with a very strong connection with Creggs Rugby Club, claimed the first prize

along with two teammates. The presentation night was really enjoyable. There was great music and craic, and all the speeches highlighted the huge effort put in by the club members, volunteers, and others to have the course in such pristine condition. The overwhelming feeling is that Castlerea Golf Club is in a good place and facing the future with confidence. As for me, I will never forget the day I made my own golfing history, and I thank Alan for recording the photographic evidence. I had intended

to frame the ball I did it with, but unfortunately I sent it out of bounds at the next hole – and sadly I failed to find it. Such are the joys of golf at the highest level, but I can console myself with the thought that even Koepka had a few wobbles before he clinched his record-breaking win.

And finally… hurling heroics Finally for this week, as the Roscommon footballers prepare for their big Connacht semifinal against Mayo in Castlebar on Saturday, what about the achievement of the hurlers, who, after two unexpected victories, over Kildare (home) and London (away), have made it through to the semifinal of the Christy Ring Cup. After the difficulties the hurlers had last year, it’s great to see them bounce back in such a positive way, and as hurling is confined to a relatively small area in the county, it must be a constant struggle to keep it alive. As a result, any success is more than welcome, so very well done on their wins so far – and let’s hope they can keep up the momentum and maybe even win the Christy Ring. What a story that would be!

Till next week, Bye for now!

John Herit

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‘Kinetic Physio’ is a new Chartered Physiotherapy clinic based at the Thrive Health & Wellness Centre, Henry Street, Roscommon Town. Chartered Physiotherapist Sarah O’Doherty treats patients with a wide spectrum of complaints and injuries. One of the most common and troublesome conditions treated is Osteoarthritis. The following piece gives an insight into some of the latest research into this condition...

‘Worn Out Joints’?! I frequently see patients in the clinic who are concerned about Osteoarthritis. The phrase ‘Worn out joints’ is something that patients themselves often use to describe the condition, which can cause significant pain and restriction in usual activities. Osteoarthritis is not solely caused by so-called ‘Wear and Tear’. To more accurately explain the process we should describe it as a slowing down in the rate at which the body is able to repair the joint surfaces as effectively as it once did. Research has shown that the condition is also inflammatory in nature. Sometimes doctors will prescribe antiinflammatory medication to help manage the symptoms. A recent review of the evidence has shown that exercise therapy for Osteoarthritis can be just as effective at managing the symptoms as anti-inflammatory medication. Of course exercise also provides additional benefits for general health, whilst improving the ability to move around more freely and with more confidence to be active doing the things they like to do.[1] Although not all those who suffer from Osteoarthritis are overweight, carrying extra body weight can be a predisposing factor. This is not only to do with the increased weight that a joint has to carry, but also because increased body fat creates a cellular environment that encourages inflammation throughout the body.[2] Sometimes I find that people are worried about causing further damage to their joints and struggle to work out what exercise can be done without flaring up the pain. This is where a thorough assessment of your affected joints and muscles can be really useful in getting you moving efficiently and safely again. Following this we work together to plan the best way to formulate an exercise programme that fits in with your lifestyle. So if you have joints that have been described as ‘worn out’, don’t despair. The pain from joints that exhibit age related changes can be significantly reduced by a customised exercise programme. Contact me in clinic for a full assessment. www.kineticphysio.ie [1] Fransen M, McConnell S, Harmer AR, Van der Esch M, Simic, M, Bennell KL. The Cochrane Collaboration, ‘Exercise for Osteoarthritis of the knee’, 2015 [2] MaryFran R. Sowers and Carrie A. Karvonen-Gutierrez, The evolving role of Obesity in Knee Osteoarthritis, Curr Opin Rheumatol, 2010.

On balance, I think public confidence remains high in our Garda Síochána Well, it was quite the news story last week…as, in an event unprecedented in the history of this State, three members of our police force – a Garda Superintendent, a Garda Detective and a Garda Inspector – were arrested and questioned under suspicion of being involved in the commission of criminal activity. At the time of writing, all had been released. However, it is understood that the three are suspended from duty and that a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan quite rightly said that he couldn’t comment on individual cases, adding that he does “expect a thorough and timely investigation,” into what most of us will consider to be a shocking turn of events. And indeed if anything improper/corrupt is suspected in this or any other case, of course there must be an investigation. Now, I won’t be commenting at all on what is a case involving

what is strictly alleged wrongdoing; people are entitled to a presumption of innocence until and unless there is a contrary determination. In a general sense, and in no way referring to any specific a case, I would make the point that I, and all right-thinking civilians and Gardaí, believe that our police force must be ‘clean’. I do believe that public confidence remains high in our hard-working Garda Síochána. I hope it does, anyway; especially in our local Gardai, who do a great job and who deserve our regard and respect. I also believe that we, as civilians, are lucky to have a moral, ethical, good and decent police force. However, if any members of An Garda Síochána, at whatever rank, ever deviate from their professional standards without justification, then they must be rooted out and they must face disciplinary proceedings. It’s that straightforward.

No matter what job we do, and no matter what career/life path we choose, the fact is, there will always be a set of overriding principles and codes of conduct. In most incidences, in the workplace, we call this the employee handbook! You know, the carefully curated diktat of procedures, policies and cultures set down by our oppressors, sorry supervisors, that none of us have ever bothered to read… but that all of us have to adhere to. And, based on the profile or indeed, the responsibility of our positions, we, as employees, all have a duty to ensure that, within reason, we not only follow a robust and consistent approach towards our workplace guidelines, but, if we are in a publicfacing and public-protecting role, and indeed, in one which could potentially render us to be extremely vulnerable, once we’ve given a commitment, once we’ve taken an oath, we must never, under any circum-

stances, violate or breach those regulations. So, it is for this specific reason that any taint of impropriety, alleged or otherwise, must be rigorously and meticulously investigated. I would, as always, urge readers to show support for our local Gardaí, because they are the people who not only protect us, they also protect our freedoms. They are the ones tasked with enforcing our laws and upholding our Constitution and our nation’s flag; meaning without these brave men and women, anarchy would likely reign supreme across our country. I’ll finish by saying that while I’d imagine, at the moment, that morale within the force must surely be mixed, our Roscommon Gardaí should hold their heads up high, and in the execution of their duties, wear their uniforms with pride and know that, as they do, the good people of this fine county stand firmly behind them.

Baby you can drive my car… just don’t eat in it!

Madonna: The blonde that’s never bland! I’m not a fan of Eurovision, and, even though I like him (he’s a nice guy, and I did work with him quite a bit on Open House during my RTE days) but neither am I a fan of Marty Whelan’s irritating commentaries. However, I am a fan of everyone’s favourite granny, Madonna, the woman whom, in last weekend’s Eurovision performance, unfortunately sounded more like the rusty hinge on hubby’s shed door than a credible recording artiste. And, despite the fact she was pitch-

poor, and would, it must be said, probably struggle to carry a tune in a bucket, I do admire the nearly 61-year-old rosary bead-draped, corset-clad aul wan, because she never ceases to court controversy or push boundaries – while all the while caring about nobody’s opinions but her own! Respect! Long may the Material Girl reign supreme…even if she did kinda humiliate herself with last Saturday’s eye patchwearin’ performance. BTW, what is it with those hands Madge? I mean they looked older than Elton John’s face!

I was highly amused by last week’s announcement by Thames Valley Police (UK) who reported they stopped a van driver, who was ‘arrested for an unconnected matter’ in south Buckinghamshire, fining and issuing him with penalty points on his licence because his van was such a rubbish tip, cops said it was “dangerous” to drive. Now, while some readers may feel this is a bit over the top, given the images released on Twitter showing how the vehicle’s footwell was practically blocked due to what appeared to be fast food bags and containers, I’d say there was due cause for concern, especially as the detritus choking the pedals posed a potential safety hazard, obstructing the van’s braking function. I’m someone who does not allow eating or drinking in my car. I admit that I tend to get very upset, (hubby exaggerates and says I go ballistic), if someone leaves crumbs, crisp bags or coffee cups anywhere in my car. This means that if the one person I allow (who is also the one person insured, other than me) to drive my car finds themselves in an emergency situation whereby, if they don’t immediately have food they are in danger of dying from malnutrition, and then decides to stop for a nausea-inducing egg salad roll, crisps, a crumbly flapjack and a large flat white, and then has the temerity to exit my vehicle without first removing all evidence, (including aromas) they’ve even breathed in it, let alone devoured an entire fast food meal, then that unfortunate offender knows that when I get hold of them, they’ll find themselves travelling on the highway to hell. And breathe…

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Hamrock’s Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Tel.: (090) 6663325 Saturday, 25th May:

The Ballymahon Ramblers

Castlecoote Lodge BAR AND LOUNGE

Castlecoote, Roscommon Friday 24th May

IrishTrad Night commencing at 10pm Musicians, Singers, Dancers, Story-Tellers. All welcome

MUSIC, SONG & DANCE! ●

Refreshments ● Music ● Chat

Telephone: 087 6335511

Friday Trad Session at Castlecoote Lodge A lively session of Irish traditional music, song and dance is promised this Friday night (24th) at Castlecoote Lodge. Since these sessions began almost six years ago, they have become renowned far and wide for the quality of music and lively atmosphere. This Friday’s session commences at 10 pm. As always, there is a warm welcome at the Lodge for all. New entertainers are also very welcome to join in.

JJ Harlow’s Telephone: 090 6626225 Saturday 25th May:

& The notorious

Ciaran, Conor & Gary (CCG)

Sunday 26th May:

FORMALLY KNOWN AS TWO CORNERS 6PM IN THE MIDDLE BAR * No Cover Charge, all gigs are at 10pm approx unless stated otherwise * Search for us on facebook: JJ-Harlows - The- Square-Roscommon-Town

Sean Trundle, family and supporters celebrate Roscommon minors’ win over Galway at Dr. Hyde Park last Friday. Picture: Michael McCormack

Roscommon town ‘nuns’ heading to the silver screen for charity Twenty of Roscommon Town’s best-known amateur dramatic society stars and a few new emerging talents from the area are heading to the ‘Oskars’ this year in a bid to raise funds for students in Ballyleague and Kilrooskey who are building their new astro turf community pitch. The Roscommon Drama Group are no strangers to the stage but this talented group have now left the safe surroundings of the theatre and are on a film set to give us their portrayal of what ‘Sister Act’ – the popular Whoopi Goldberg movie – might look like if it was filmed in Roscommon town. Some of those taking part include seasoned actors Mairead Nally, James Hoban and Dermot Cox, and new emerging star Michael Lennon (from the Galway Road) who will star in the popular Fr. Ted film on the night of the Oskars. “It’s all part of an initiative by Roscommon Lions Club to help the Ballyboro Football Club raise funds for a new astro turf football pitch” said John Tynan, Chairperson of Ballyboro FC. “We provide football for children between the age of 6 and 16 years old from an area that covers Kilrooskey, Cloontuskert, Ballagh, Curraghroe, Scramogue, Tarmonbarry, Kilglass, and all the way back into Ballyleague and Lanesborough”. On Friday, May 31st, the film cast and the Lions Club members will be coming together to stage a special Hollywood themed Quiz Night at the Central Bar in Roscommon town at 9.30 pm with an array of great prizes on the night and some good fun with movie clips and teasers. The oranisers wish to thank Paul Carthy and Selina Galvin for their help in organising the event. * For details on the quiz, the Premiere Night brochure and tickets for the Oskars, call Ciaran at 087-2433201 or email ballyboroastrocommittee@gmail.com

Two legends of Irish traditional music, Matt Molloy and Frank Jordan, enjoy a pint in Spells Bar, Ballaghaderreen recently. Pic: Mick McCormack

MUSIC ON THE NIGHT BY

CELTIC CRU Join the Robert Brady Charity Auction team for our Cheque Presentaion night, where we will be giving the deserving organisations money that YOU helped raise from this years Auction.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped out, donated, sponsored and purchased an item at the Auction. With your help we have raised a massive

which will be a huge benefit to Roscommon Sub Aqua Club, Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club and Roscommon Civil Defence.

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Michelle Conlon, Nuala Muldoon, Breda Monaghan and Mairead Fetherston pictured at the Oran GAA Club ‘80s Disco night in Cuisle, Donamon last Friday night.

Faces & Places Oran GAA fundraiser Cuisle, Donamon Mickey Monaghan and Denise Kenny pictured at the Oran GAA Club ‘80s Disco night in Cuisle, Donamon last Friday night.

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Sharon Harrington, Therese Kenny, Annette McDermott, and Anne Connolly pictured at the Oran GAA Club ‘80s Disco night in Cuisle, Donamon last Friday night.

Alan Harrington and Niall Fetherston pictured at the Oran GAA Club ‘80s Disco night in Cuisle, Donamon last Friday night.

Gemma McHugh and Emma Shally pictured at the Oran GAA Club ‘80s Disco night in Cuisle, Donamon last Friday night.

Ann Earley and Theresa Rowe pictured at the Oran GAA Club ‘80s Disco night in Cuisle, Donamon last Friday night.

Eileen Coen (second from right) celebrating her 90th birthday with Kay Flanagan, Ann Coyne, Mary Cuddy and Theresa McDermott at the Oran GAA Club ‘80s Disco night in Cuisle, Donamon last Friday night.

Mick Fitzpatrick and Sean Casey pictured at the Oran GAA Club ‘80s Disco night in Cuisle, Donamon last Friday night.

Therese Kenny and Charlotte Walton pictured at the Oran GAA Club ‘80s Disco night in Cuisle, Donamon last Friday night.

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Niall Reynolds, Adrian Reynolds and Brian Keane pictured at a retirement party for Det Reynolds, Roscommon County Council, at The Central Bar, Roscommon last Friday night.

Ray Whelehan, Lisa Joy, Marie McDermott and Billy Morris pictured at a retirement party for Det Reynolds, Roscommon County Council, at The Central Bar, Roscommon last Friday night.

Faces & Places The Central Bar, Roscommon John Reynolds, Noreen Kearney and Majella Kearney pictured at a retirement party for Det Reynolds, Roscommon County Council, at The Central Bar, Roscommon last Friday night. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Claire Curley, Det Reynolds, Enda Kearney, Elaine Doran and Niall Kearney pictured at a retirement party for Det Reynolds, Roscommon County Council, at The Central Bar, Roscommon last Friday night.

Pictured are Cook ‘n’ Chicken – Simon Cook and Kiev Reynolds – at a retirement party for Det Reynolds, Roscommon County Council, held in the Central Bar, Roscommon last Friday night. Pic: Mick McCormack

Damian and Laura Donoghue, Eilish and Dale Kiernan pictured at a retirement party for Det Reynolds, Roscommon County Council, at The Central Bar, Roscommon last Friday night. Pic: Mick McCormack

Eileen Kenny, Liz Brennan, Marie McDermott, Bernadine Duignan, Jacqui Giblin and Anne Harkins pictured at a retirement party for Det Reynolds, Roscommon County Council, at The Central Bar, Roscommon last Friday night.

Jimmy Kearney, Enda Kearney, Det Reynolds, Simon Cooke and Niall Kearney pictured at a retirement party for Det Reynolds, Roscommon County Council, at The Central Bar, Roscommon last Friday night.

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Queen of the Woodlands 2019

Loughglynn Music Festival

Friday, 31st May - Monday, 3rd June

Wishing the Loughglynn Music Festival continued success from

Cllr. NIGEL

DINEEN INDEPENDENT

BALLINTOBER, CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON Phone: 086 2130723 Email: nigel.dineen@hotmail.com Wishing the Loughglynn Music Festival continued success from

Solan’s Bar & Solan’s Hackney Service The very popular Heebie Jeebies band.

All set for a bumper 2019 Loughglynn Music Festival! This year’s Loughglynn Music Festival will place over the June Bank Holiday weekend from Friday, May 31st until Sunday, June 2nd. The members of the organising committee have gone to great lengths to ensure that this year’s line-up is bigger and better than ever. Opening the festival on Friday, 31st of May are father and son duo Dominic and Barry Kirwin, accompanied by their band. On Saturday, June 1st you can

dance the night away to John Glenn & The Mainliners – the band with the magic beat! A huge crowd and superb night is guaranteed on Sunday, June 2nd, when the Queen of the Woodlands selection event takes place. From 9 pm, nine fantastic contestants for 2019 will take to the stage to be interviewed by popular compere Gerry Glennon. This promises to be an enjoyable event for all the family. Following the crowning of the

winner, patrons will be able to dance the night away to the very popular Heebie Jeebies band. This popular and exciting band are noted for their highly energetic and lively performances that encourage the audience to the dancefloor and keep them there! The Heebie Jeebies’ have built up a big fan club and will draw a large crowd. There will be a late bar each night of the festival and dancing each night from 11 pm until 1 pm.

A thank you from our committee T

he committee, which

includes Seamus Regan, Nuala Creighton, Michael Creaton, Martin Freeman, Michael McCarthy, Brendan Gordon,

Angela Regan, John Flanagan and Rev. Fr. Devine, would like to thank all the stewards, volunteers and members of the public who help to make this event run

so smoothly and we welcome all the music fans, visitors and friends and look forward to meeting you all at the Loughglynn Music Festival.

Wishing the Loughglynn Music Festival continued success from

Creaton’s SHOP & PUB Loughglynn, Co. Roscommon

Tel: 094 98 80124

Ballaghaderreen Co. Roscommon Teddy 087 2461150 Anne 086 8226632 Wishing the Loughglynn Music Festival continued success from

CLLR. MICHAEL CREATON Contact me anytime on: (086) 3647435 OR (094) 98 80076 CLOONARD, LOUGHGLYNN, CO. ROSCOMMON

Your Local Councillor in Roscommon/Castlerea Electoral Area

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Loughglynn Music Festival

Queen of the Woodlands 2019

Friday, 31st May - Monday, 3rd June

Meet this year’s

Wishing the Loughglynn Music Festival continued success from

Contact Brendan on 086 6097200 or 0949880052 Wishing the Loughglynn Music Festival continued success from

Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Supporting jobs in the local community in Castlerea

Tel: (094) 96 21515 Fax: (094) 96 21520

Emma Beirne from Ballinagare is a student. She is sponsored by Tom Gordon Plant Hire

Chantelle Glynn is from Castlerea and works for Harmac Medical, who also sponsor her.

Emily Sharkey is from Castlerea and works for Harmac Medical. She is sponsored by The Village Inn, Loughglynn.

Maeve Cox is a student from Loughglynn. She is sponsored by Éire Óg GAA Club.

Caoilfhionn McDermott is from Ballaghaderreen. She is sponsored by Solan’s Bar, Ballaghaderreen.

Email: infoeu@harmac.com Wishing the Loughglynn Music Festival continued success from

Éire Óg GAA Club Wishing the Loughglynn Music Festival continued success from

Jessica Timon is from Fairymount and works in McLoughlin’s Daybreak. She is sponsored by Boland’s Bar, Fairymount.

Who will be crowned Queen Murphy’s of the Woodlands 2019? PHARMACY

The Square, Ballaghaderreen Telephone:

094 9861967

he 2019 Queen of the Woodlands selection night on Sunday, June 2nd in Loughglynn Community Centre will be the culmination of the annual Queen of the Woodlands competition and the Loughglynn Music Festival. Nine beautiful young ladies will compete for the title of ‘Queen of the Woodlands 2019’. After an evening of partying and fun, the girls will take to the stage from 9 pm with a wonderful night’s entertainment guaranteed as the

contestants are interviewed by compere Gerry Glennon from Midwest Radio as they attempt to impress the audience with their party pieces. The crowning of The Queen of the Woodlands will take place at 11.30 pm, with reigning Queen Rebecca Finan handing over the mantle. The lucky winner will receive a perpetual trophy sponsored by Lynch Roofing, and a substantial cheque, which is sponsored by James Creaton, Loughglynn. She

will also receive a cosmetic hamper, sponsored by Murphy’s Totalhealth, Ballaghaderreen, a portrait sponsored by Liam Reynolds Photography, and numerous other gifts and vouchers. The winning queen will also get to represent the area at the Rose of Roscommon selection night for Tralee 2020. Each of the contestants will also receive a commemorative gift. All relatives, neighbours and friends are invited to come along early to get good seats and to avail

of special entrance rates before 11 pm. This is an enjoyable night’s entertainment for all ages and The Heebie Jeebies band will provide music from 12-2 pm, with a bar extension too on the night. Queen of the Woodlands committee members Carmel Grady, Dympna McDonnell, Mamie Creaton, Annette Morris and Una Conway wish to thank this year’s escorts Mark Finan and Enda Crawley.

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Loughglynn Music Festival

Friday, 31st May - Monday, 3rd June

Queen of the Woodlands 2019

nine contestants

Wishing the Loughglynn Music Festival continued success

The Village Inn Loughglynn Tel: 094 98 80015 Live music throughout the weekend

Friday 31st May

STUART MOYLES Saturday 1st June

IMPULSE Sunday 2nd June

MARY ROSE + ENDA Wishing the Loughglynn Music Festival continued success from

COLEMAN’S SHOP

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Lotto ● Gas ● Coal ● Briquettes ● Turf ● Timber

FORESTRY THINNINGS FOR SALE – Suitable for Firewood, Stakes, etc LOUGHGLYNN, CO. ROSCOMMON TELEPHONE: 094 9880001 Ulrika McKenzie is from Carrickon-Shannon and works as a trainee technician in Murphy’s Pharmacy, Ballaghaderreen. She is sponsored by Ann and Tony Coleman, Loughglynn.

Emma Monaghan is from Frenchpark and works as a content creator with Avantcard, Carrick-on-Shannon. She is sponsored by Iron Images.

Adrianna Kelly is a student from Gorthaganny. She works in Corrib Oil, Ballyhaunis and is sponsored by James Creaton, Loughglynn.

SENATOR

MAURA A HOPKINS NS NS Best wishes to Loughglynn Music Festival

CONTACT MAURA:

086 856 4206 maura.hopkins@oir.ie @maurahopkinsfg @hopkins_maura

Wishing the Loughglynn Music Festival continued success from

Johnny Loftus CONSTRUCTION LTD Mobile: 086 2524257 Telephone: 094 98 80170

Email: johnnyloftus13@gmail.com Wishing the Loughglynn Music Festival continued success from

Councillor Pictured at the 2018 Loughglynn Rose Festival was newly crowned Queen of the Woodlands, Rebecca Finan, with committee members (L-r): Una Conway, Dympna McDonnell, Carmel Grady, Mamie Creaton and Annette Morris. Pic: James Hunt Photography.

Domnick

CONNOLLY (INDEPENDENT)

Please call me any time on n

087 2451267 CLLR. DOMNICK CONNOLLY… Standing by the people Email: cllrdconnolly@roscommoncoco.ie

Wishing the Loughglynn Music Festival continued success from

Pat Lavin PLANT HIRE Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon

Tel: 087 2515907 Hedgecutting (Saw and Flail) ● Round Baling ● Trailing Shoe Slurry Spreading ●

At the 21st anniversary Queen of the Woodlands last year were, from left: Ronan Cahill, Donna Raftery, Una Conway, Rachel Smyth, Dympna McDonnell, Rebecca Maxwell, Carmel Grady, Maeveen Greene, Erica Webb, Niamh O’Donnell, Roz McDonnell, Zoe Kirrane, Rebecca Finan (2018 Rose), Elizabeth Loftus, Lisa McIntyre, Mamie Creaton, Annette Morris, Ciaran Lavin. Picture: James Hunt Photography.

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PropertyPeople PSRA Licence No. 001821

Sean Naughton MIPAV

COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, ESTATE AGENTS THE SQUARE, ROSCOMMON TEL: (090) 6625080 (offi (office ce)) Mob: 087 2479486 — Fax: (090) 6627161 Email: seannaughton@eircom.net PRSA no. 001821 FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY FINAL OFFERS NOW BEING ACCEPTED

16 DUDLEY HEIGHTS, GLENAMADDY, CO. GALWAY 5 Bedroom Luxury Detached located in the heart of Glenamaddy Town. Ideal family home or investment OFFERS IN THE REGION OF €165,000 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

DONELLA HOUSE GALLOWSTOWN, ROSCOMMON TOWN 6 Bedroom Luxury Detached Residence set in mature garden OFFERS IN THE REGION OF €270,000 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

BALLINABOY, DERRANE, CO. ROSCOMMON C. 18 Acres of good quality land for sale at Ballinaboy, Derrane, Co. Roscommon Can be sold in lots. PRICE ON APPLICATION

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

private treaty at Ballinaboy, Derrane, Co. Roscommon. Price on application. Also the market this week is c.11.5 acres of good quality land for sale by private treaty at Newtown, Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon. Price on application. Finally, also on the market is 33 acres of top quality land for sale by private treaty at Grange,

Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon. Can be sold in lots. Price on application. Maps are available at the office for inspection and we now invite enquiries. For further information please contact the office on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@ eircom.net

Final offers invited for luxury residence in Glenamaddy Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to now accept final offers on a large five-bedroomed luxury detached residence located at Dudley Heights, Glenamaddy, Co. Galway. Accommodation includes: kitchen/dining room, living room, five bedrooms (two ensuite), utility, toilet and WHB and family bathroom. This property has tarmac drive to the front with ample off-street parking and a garden area to the rear with mature shrubs. The property overlooks the green area. It is in excel-

78 Hawthorn Drive, Roscommon Town

New to the market… residence at Hawthorne Drive

lent condition throughout and viewing is highly advised. The property would suit an investor or make an ideal family home. Offers in the region of €165,000

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

Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer new to the market for sale by private treaty a large detached residence with garage located at Hawthorn Drive, Roscommon Town, in what is a much sought after area. Accommodation consists of three bedrooms (one ensuite), kitchen, dining room, living room, utility and family bathroom. This property has additional benefit of exclusivity, being on a large corner site with mature gardens to the front and rear. Viewing is highly recommended with sole auctioneer. Price on application. For further details please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net

Auctioneers & Chartered Surveyors Main Street, Ballygar. Tel 090 6624531 087 2786664 Email: moranandco.ie PSRA no. 001472

24 Forest View, Ballygar

9 Cul na Cille, Ballygar

3 Bed Bungalow

4 Bed Semi-Detached

Delightful bungalow in a soughafter area convenient to all amenities in Ballygar. Ideal for retirement, small family or investment. Asking Price €150,000

Bright spacious family home with a prime residential location convenient to all amenities in Ballygar. Asking Price €150,000

Muckanagh, Ballygar

Killeroran, Ballygar

LANDS FOR SALE

Cottage For Sale

By Private Treaty Total Area c. 14 acres The lands are laid out in three divisions and comprise some good quality farm lands and some callow. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a small holding or additional lands and there is potential for a site subject to planning. Full details from the auctioneers.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a cottage within walking distance from town. The property requires work and has unlimited potential. Asking Price €60,000

Coggalkeenagh, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, F42 HE28.

Prime Strokestown residential farm of lands available at Earley’s David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week 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, F42 HE28. David describes the property as “a prime residential holding of lands containing approx. 16.35 acres on which stands an imposing four-bedroomed dormer-style residence of approx. 1,890 sq.ft. “The said lands are set out on opposite sides of

the roadway and contain some of the best fertile and productive agricultural grounds and lands rich in flora and eligible for biodiversity grant-aid. “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.

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PRSA No. 001481

EARLEY

PARK COURT, ELPHIN STREET, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON

O FIN IN FFE AL VI R TE S D

F42 YR62.

Joe and Brendan Dolan

until the late hours of the morning with the locals. No doubt with the new energetic owners we will see more celebrities dropping by in the future. Owned and run from 2012 by the Joe Gately (RIP) and his family, this public house has been the focal point of Fuerty and the surrounding areas. The new owners, Joe and Brendan Dolan, have great plans moving forward for Dalton’s. Both Joe and

Brendan have vast experience in the licenced trade in the UK over numerous years. Joe has now returned home to Ireland to take the lead in developing and expanding this business, however it will be a family-driven business with nephews and nieces also involved. Within the next few weeks patrons will begin to see a difference with plans afoot to refurbish both inside and out. Further down the road the

PSRA Licence No. 001350

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Property Sales Lettings Valuations ●

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

www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie

NEW TO THE MARKET Four Bedroom Bungalow Residence at

3 GRECIAN VIEW, THE WALK, ROSCOMMON TOWN F42 F599

• Very spacious four-bedroom bungalow residence • In excellent condition, located in much sought-after area of Roscommon town and within walking distance of all amenities. • With large enclosed garden to the rear, tarmacadamed driveway and a host of additional features. • Viewing of this property comes highly recommended. • Contact the office on 090-6663700 for further details. • Viewings at evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays also accommodated

Dolans have plans to develop the site by doubling the current floor square footage which will lead to a large lounge being added, with food and entertainment offerings. There will also a development of the upstairs to add a number of rooms on a B&B basis. The team at Connaughton Auctioneers wish the Dolan family every success with their new venture and also send the very best of wishes to the Gately family.

Sale of the Week with John Earley John Earley (FIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week pleased to advise that he recently sold a beautifully presented fivebedroomed two-storey residence standing on approx. 10 acres, namely ‘Rushfield House’, Tullyvohan, Boyle, Co. Roscommon for “a very satisfactory price”. John described the property as “a marvellous home that has been extensively and tastefully restored which is situated on mature and ample gardens with native and fruit trees with traditional outbuildings”. He said it offers spacious living accommodation and a peaceful countryside setting. “The property is tastefully decorated in a style that is complimentary to the essence of the house”. John further commented: “We have experienced a very busy selling period with quality properties attracting strong interest in all areas. Due to demand, we are now seeking properties in all areas for disappointed underbidders and cash buyers. We welcome all submissions and offer a free appraisal service”. For further details or to arrange a free consultation, please contact John Earley (FIPAV) or David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) at Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log on to www.propertypartners. ie.

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

Beside BALLINLOUGH VILLAGE, CO. ROSCOMMON.

T LE O T

Connaughton Auctioneers are delighted to announce the sale of Dalton’s public house in Fuerty. This renowned public house which is known worldwide has been purchased by the Dolan family who hail from nearby Roscommon Town. Owned and run previously by the famous Don Dalton (RIP), one memory which clearly stands out is the time Bono from U2 dropped in for a visit and stayed on, singing

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

A PRIME WAREHOUSE PROPERTY OF APPROX. 6,000 SQ.FT Price Guide: €15,000 ono per annum for immediate letting Prime Roadside Warehouse unit located beside Ballinlough Village on the N60 Western route. Offering approx 6,000 sq ft with approx 2000 sq ft of Mezzanie extra, if desired The said property has the benefit of a number service roller doors. BER: F

FUNSHIN, LEAHA & LAHAGHGLASS SOUTH, CREGGS, CO. GALWAY Prime lands containing approx. 15.9 acres selling in one or more lots should market interest dictate set out as follows:

N M TO EW T AR H KE E T

Sale of landmark public house, Dalton’s of Fuerty

Lot 1: Being the lands of Funshin of approx. 7 acres of good quality agricultural lands commanding extensive road frontage. Price Region: €50,000 ono. Lot 2: Being the lands of Leaha, Lahaghglass South of approx. 8.9 acres of prime quality agricultural lands with the benefit of cattle crush and pen standing thereon. Price Region: €40,000 ono. We now invite immediate viewings and offers to sell.

Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon Email: jearley@propertypartners.ie www.propertypartners.ie of Professional ipav Institute Tel: (090) 6626579 / 6626796 Auctioneer & Valuers Fax: (090) 6625405 PSRA Licence No. 001481

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

FOR SALE Circa 55 acre Residential Farm at

KILROOSKEY, ROSCOMMON

This week Hughes & Company of Abbey Street, Roscommon are confirming that they are at an advanced stage of negotiations on the sale of a circa 55-acre residential farm at Kilrooskey, Roscommon. The lands, which were placed on the market a number of weeks ago, have generated a lot of interest. Pat is confirming that they are hopeful of concluding a sale in the coming weeks. Hughes & Company are also confirming that they have recently sold circa 30 acres of lands which they placed on the market in the Curraghboy area. The lands are believed to have been sold to three local farmers who wish to increase their holdings.

Prime residential building in Roscommon Town The Residence is a three bedroomed bungalow which would need some modernisation. The Lands are located in three lots with a large range of out offices and a silage base. Most of the lands are of top quality with excellent handling facilities. The farm is situated approximately 5 miles from Roscommon Town and is south facing. For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@ pathughesauctioneers.com LEGAL: PETER H JONES & CO., SOLICITORS, GOFF STREET, ROSCOMMON. PH. 090 6626925 FAX: 090 6625354

FOR SALE

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

LANDS TO LET ● Circa 125 acres at Four Roads, Roscommon.

Can be let in one or more lots to suit.

MEADOW TO LET ● Circa 50 acres at Racecourse Road,

Roscommon of manured meadow. ● Circa 35 acres at Derrane, Roscommon of

re-seeded meadow. ● Circa 50 acres at Ballymurray, Roscommon

of manured meadow. ● Circa 26 acres at Four Mile House,

Roscommon of manured meadow.

This week Hughes & Company of Abbey Street, Roscommon are offering for sale at Abbey Street, a prime residential building consisting of five bedrooms, sitting room, living room, dining room and a bathroom. The residence stands on a large site and has the benefit of a rear entrance from Henry Street, leaving the property suitable for further development, subject to planning permission being granted. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Four-bedroomed townhouse in a great area Hughes & Company are confirming that they have for sale at Church Street, Roscommon a large fourbedroomed townhouse which is in need of modernisation. Accommodation consists of a downstairs bedroom, sitting room, living room, dining room and a kitchen. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, a living room and a bathroom. While the property needs work, it is located in one of Roscommon’s most sought after areas. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Residence at Ballinagard Road For sale with Hughes & Co. Auctioneers & Valuers is a large four-bedroomed residence under construction and located convenient to Roscommon Town at Ballinagard Road, Roscommon. Accommodation consists of a sitting room, living room, kitchen cum dining room, play room, utility, toilet with WHB. Upstairs are four bedrooms (with two ensuite) and a bathroom. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Top quality lands with Pat Hughes This week Hughes & Company have on offer circa 10 acres of top quality land at Ballingard Road, Roscommon. The lands have excellent road frontage, a large four-bay hayshed, cattle pen and crush. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

PSRA Licence No: 003201

NEW TO THE MARKET Lisduff, Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon Attractive 4 bedroom bungalow presented for sale in excellent condition by its present owners. Situated in a quiet country setting 1 mile from the village of Athleague, and 6 miles from Roscommon Town. Mature landscaped grounds surround the property. Directions: Take Galway road from Athleague and take Four Roads road, house is approximately 0.5 miles on left hand side. Price Region: €145,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET Camlagh, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon H53 YK10 An impressive 5-bedroom dormer bungalow finished to a high standard both inside and out, this property stands on 0.7 of an acre mature site. This family home, located in a vibrant rural community on the outskirts of Athlone, presents an exquisite blend of country living and modern design. Accommodation comprises: entrance hall, kitchen/dining room, utility, living room, sitting room, 5 bedrooms (two Ensuite) and two bathrooms. The Auctioneer invites viewings and offers. Price Region: €275,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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. Viewing advised. Price Region €185,000. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET SUPERIOR 4 BEDROOM RESIDENCE

NO 37 OLDWOOD. ROSCOMMON TOWN F42 XW74

Visit Showhouse at Hillview, Ballinlough this Saturday John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week pleased to advise that showhouse viewings at the quality Hillview development in Ballinlough will take place on this 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 on offer. 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.

Magnificent 4 bedroom property finished to the highest standards with no expense spared. Located in this hallmark development on the doorstep of Roscommon Town and adjacent to Roscommon Hospital. This fine family home must be viewed to be appreciated and offers lovely views over the countryside. Price Region: €210,000

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

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

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CAMS, CLOVERHILL, ROSCOMMON F42 P894 4-BEDROOM BUNGALOW SET ON 1.1 ACRES

All offers above €90,000 for immediate sale.

No. 1 & 2, An Cuinne, Convent Court, Roscommon Town.

Luxury apartments new to market with Oates Auctioneers New to the market with Oates Auctioneers are these two one-bedroomed self-contained apartments located at No. 1 & 2, An Cuinne, Convent Court, Roscommon Town. Recently renovated and presented for sale in immaculate condition, this property contains two luxury one-bedroomed bungalow apart-

ments in an ideal location adjacent to all town amenities. Each apartment has independent access and generous private parking and consists of open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room with large ensuite bedroom off. Outside are maintenance-free grounds with

NEW TO THE MARKET CARROWDUFF LOWER, FOUR MILE HOUSE, ROSCOMMON F42 KD88 TRADITIONAL TWO STOREY 6 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME

Offers now invited. AMV: €135,000

private site at the rear holding obvious further development potential subject to planning permission being obtained. For details, contact Oates Auctioneers (Roscommon) Ltd., Church Street, Roscommon town, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 090-6627878. Email: info@oates.ie/see www.oates.ie

Exceptional Ballaghaderreen property is excellent value for money Leam, Grange, Co. Roscommon

Quality bungalow convenient to Boyle town On offer this week from REA Seamus Carthy and new to the market is a very attractive three-bedroomed traditional-style dormer bungalow situated on a one-acre site in Leam, Grange, Co. Roscommon. Seamus describes the property as “a prime property in a prime location offering picturesque countryside views and also in close proximity to Boyle Town”. There’s an exceptional finish throughout the house as this property substantially benefits from complete refurbishment and extension. This most impressive traditional-style dormer bungalow is very much modern in its layout, with bright and spacious accommodation offering an open plan living room/dining room and kitchen, utility, bathroom and conservatory/bedroom at ground level, with two large double bedrooms (one ensuite) on first floor. Tarmac driveway to front, hedgerow to sides, external lantern-style lighting along driveway, cast-iron entrance gates too! This property is a must for viewing before it is sold (given the very reasonable price). Contact the office to arrange a viewing or for more information just call 0906630001 or email info@reacarthy.ie

REA Seamus Carthy are delighted to present for sale this exceptional three-bedroomed residence situated on a generous site area of approx. 0.86 acres. The property is conveniently located to Ballaghaderreen Town and close to all its amenities. It boasts an exceptional finish both internally and externally. The property is in excellent condition and would be considered a quality family home which is located in a peaceful and rural setting.

This three-bedroomed residence is within minutes of the N5 linking Dublin to Castlebar and 20 minutes from Ireland West International Airport. This property is of very high quality and viewing comes strongly recommended by Seamus. This property is excellent value for money and offers are now invited for immediate sale. For viewings or more information, contact REA Seamus Carthy today on 090-6630001 or info@reacarthy.ie

PRELIMINARY NOTICE 3 GLENVIEW, GALWAY ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN F42 YT63 SUPERIOR 4/5 BED FAMILY HOME

Guide price €200,000

NEW TO THE MARKET 17 HAWTHORN DRIVE, ROSCOMMON TOWN QUALITY 4-BEDOOM DETACHED BUNGALOW

Offers now invited. Property is conveniently located to Ballaghaderreen Town and close to all its amenities

Seamus Carthy offering quality properties in online auction

Greenhills, Ballinameen

REA Seamus Carthy, Roscommon Town, has this week confirmed the upcoming sale of No.16, Greenhills, Ballinameen. No. 16, Greenhills is situated within a quality residential estate in the village of Ballinameen and will be sold by online auction on the 30th of this month. The said property is unfinished and situated on a prime elevated site offering potential as a quality family home, said auctioneer Seamus Carthy. The property has the following

layout: hallway, living room, sitting room, kitchen, utility and one bedroom at ground floor. The first floor is laid out as four bedrooms (one ensuite) and a bathroom. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a quality family home that allows the discerning purchaser to finish to their preferred specification. AMV €80,000. Contact REA Seamus Carthy today on 090-6630001 for more information, register for the auction or to arrange a viewing.

ROSCOMMON TOWN T: 090 66 30001 • W: www.reacarthy.ie PSRA Licence No. 002782

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PODIATRIST/ CHIROPODIST Mark Kilgallon B.Sc Podiatry (Hons) M.Ch.S.I. Department of Health Approved

EVERY FRIDAY St. Joseph’s Resource Centre, Boyle For appointment

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ACUPUNCTURE Traditional Chinese Medicine

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CHIMNEY CLEANING

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• Removes up to 50% more than traditional methods • Firebacks replaced and flues repaired • Can be cleaned from the bottom up • Chimney cowels and crow guards fitted Power washing and gutter cleaning services. Telephone:

Kathleen Wynne MCFHP, MAFHP

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Fergal 086 1016899

COMPUTERS DC Computer Services

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• BACK PAIN • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN • LIMB PAIN

Providing IT services for Homes, Businesses & Schools. Home Callouts.

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

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Patrick Lynch Clinical Dental Technician

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DRIVING LESSONS

JOHN DOORLY School of Motoring RSA REGISTERED AND FORMER DRIVER TESTER

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

 A B AT TO I R S E R V I C E AVA I L A B L E : Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. Tel: Webb’s Butcher’s, 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715  FOR SALE: Angus Limousin and Charolais Bulls for sale from 12-24 months old. Fit for service, good quality, can deliver. Tel: 086 8201258  CALVES FOR SALE: Continental, Angus and Hereford calves for sale. Delivery available. Contact Darragh. Tel: 086 8713864

BOOM SPRAYER TESTING SERVICE

Paul McStay DSA/ADI (UK) RSA MIAM ROSPA Approved Driving Instructor Former BSM Driving Instructor and UK advanced Met. Police Driver. GIFT VOUCHER CARDS AVAILABLE Castlerea & Roscommon

EDT Lessons Available

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FARMING

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

D.A.F.M. Approved Reg No: EL000083

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 FOR SALE: 2007 VW Golf, Grey, 213,000km, recently serviced, full history, tax/ NCT October 2019. Very clean car. €2,600. Tel: 087 7991838  CONTENTS OF HOUSE FOR SALE: Table and 6 chairs, fridge, washing machine, bedroom furniture, suite of furniture etc. Roscommon area. Tel: 087 2982925

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GARDENING SERVICES Including: • Hedge Cutting • Hedge Planting • Grass Cutting • Spraying • Strimming • Weeding • Garden Tidy-ups • Planting • Gutter Cleaning, etc. Chainsaw work also available

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facebook.com/moleskinarch ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Aidan Gately, intend to apply for permission for the following; I. Continued operation of existing quarry previously granted under planning reference numbers PD 02/708 and PD 09/393 including all buildings and associated site works. II. Further expansion of quarrying area by 0.60 hectares on a total site area of 5.3 hectares III. Construction of a workshop/ store and erection of a portable cabin type welfare building. IV. All associated and ancillary site works. At Funshinagh (Madden) Td, Four Roads, Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Collins Boyd Engineering Ltd. Engineers & Architects Galway Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Ph (090) 6634421 Fax: (090) 6634423 Email: info@collinsboydeng.com The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I Rui Wu am applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for change of use of part of existing dwelling to pre-school services to include garden at 22 Waterville, Bealnamulla, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Rui Wu 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, Michael and Stella Timon, intend to apply for retention permission to 1.) Retain dwelling house, 2.) Retain site boundaries, and 3.) Retain entrance, 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.

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Lough Ree Lanesborough Angling Hub intend to apply for permission for development at this site Ballyleague, Lanesborough, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of change of use planning application to convert existing Waterways Ireland storage shed to an outdoor recreational centre/ lake access centre facility to Lough Ree at Ballyleague, Lanesborough, Co. Roscommon. The facility will include an information area and seating area for walkers/tourists/ anglers. The change of use of the premises will require alterations to the existing elevations including: replacement of existing roller shutter door with glazing (southern elevation), partial removal of existing external wall and replacement with glazing (eastern elevation), provision of wheelchair access ramp/ door (eastern elevation), blocking up of existing door (eastern elevation), Installation of 3 new windows(northern elevation) and installation of access door (western elevation). The works also involve removal of existing green area and provision of small car park/turning area to the north of the site, provision of outdoor seating area to the south of the site and all associated site works and service connections. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Signed: Lough Ree Lanesborough Angling Hub

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying for planning permission for revised house plans to those granted planning permission under Planning Reg Ref No 19 /30 on approved site at Coolagarry, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Keith McLoughlin and Mary Garvey 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 five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I Brendan Flynn intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to relocate the entrance coupled with ancillary site works to my premises at Camlagh, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Brendan Flynn The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Classifieds PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL FURTHER INFORMATION/ REVISED PLANS Name of Applicant: Alan Beirne & Grace McElhone Reference number of the application: PD/18/649 The development applied for consisted of permission for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, the installation of a sewerage treatment unit and percolation area along with connections to all site services and all other associated site works. The proposed works are within the curtilage of a Protected Structure – Lissadorn Entrance Arch & Ancillary Structures No. 01600165 of the Roscommon County Council record of protected structures. At Lissadorn Td, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Murtagh Engineering Chartered Consulting Engineers, Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon. Ph: (086) 3490965 www.mbeprojects.com Significant Further Information/ Revised Plans in relation to this application have been furnished to the planning authority and are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the further information/ revised plans may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 not later than two weeks after the receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice by the planning authority. There will be no fee payable on a further submission/ observation if it is accompanied by a copy of the acknowledgement of a previous submission/observation.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Carroll Consultancy, are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Shane McElhone for planning permission for development of construction of a 3 Bay Slatted Shed with underground slurry storage and a roofed manure pit together with all associated site works at Grange, Hillstreet, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Carroll Consultancy, Bridge Street, Swinford, Co. Mayo. Telephone: 094 9253742 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made 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 submission or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant the application.

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Castlerea Community & Family Resource Centre, intend to apply for Permission for the following; (a) The change of use of existing premises from retail and residential to a community and family resource centre (b) Internal renovations and elevational changes (c) The demolition of an existing single storey annex to the rear of the building (d) Building signage on front elevation (e) Along with connections to all site services and all other associated site works. At Castlereagh Td, St. Patricks Street, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Murtagh Engineering Chartered Consulting Engineers, Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon. Ph: (086) 3490965 www.mbeprojects.com The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the 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.

SOULMATES SOULMATES - DON’T BE ALONE, LOVE IS ALL THERE IS: Find that special person for friendship and romance with likeminded people. Safe, reliable and confidential.

Telephone: 087 9216302 087 7720250

SITUATIONS VACANT  VOLUNTEER: Required to accompany lady to Galway Hospital for eye treatment once a month. Reply to Box No: 2037 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon  DELIVERY VAN DRIVER: Required for holiday relief. Early mornings, early finish. Roscommon area. C Licence an advantage but not essential. Reply with CV to Box No: 2038 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

We are seeking a COMPANY REP/FARM MANAGER The successful candidate must have an agri and sales background, be computer literate, enthusiastic and willing to work as part of a team.

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

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Roscommon

Tel: Donal

086 2721812 (All areas)

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HUGH KILDUFF CABS Tel: 086 2479829

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 CHILDMINDER: Required in Dysart/Curraghboy area, 2 days per week. 3 children, 2 school going, school pick-ups included from September. Reply with CV to Box No: 2035 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

087 2727888

SITUATIONS WANTED  EXPERIENCED BUILDER AVAILABLE: For all types of building work. Specialising in extensions, refurbishments, attic conversions etc. All Insurance Jobs Undertaken. Registered and Fully Insured. Tel: 086 3957842  MAN AVAILABLE FOR WORK: Many relevant certifications including: ● Safe Pass ● Manual Handling ● Dumper Driver ● Health and Safety. Part-time and Fulltime positions considered. Tel: 086 8638657

KELLY’S EYE Taxi and Minibus hire.

 THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL OFFERS: • Bags of seasoned firewood only €2 per bag • Bags of turf only €2.50 per bag, buy 20 get 2 free • Tonne bags firewood/turf €35 per bay, or buy tonne firewood + tonne turf + 2 bags coal 20kg all for €80 delivered. • Stove coal 40kg bags only €14, buy 10 bags get 1 20kg bag coal free. • 8x4 trailer load firewood only €90. All includes free delivery. Contact Tom: 086 2628439 PREMIUM BLACK TURF For Sale BLACK RIDGE PREMIUM TURF Bagged or loose. Quantities of 10 or more bags delivered free of charge. Irish Bog Garden Products. Call Sean 087 6788674

TOMMY GILLIGAN

CABS

TELEPHONE: 086 8099 503

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

(086) 2714879

JOHN BEATTIE Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

086 2670670

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WE DO ANYTHING From fitting Curtain Rails to laying that footpath • Fast Reliable Service • Professional, Courteous Employees • Trustworthy

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www.oddjobsolutions.ie Established since 2005  ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Safe Electric Registered. Domestic and Industrial, All work considered - No Job too small. Phone Paul 086 2553153 or 090 666 3053 or Email p0862553153@ gmail.com.

HOME MAINTENANCE  HOME MAINTENANCE: All aspects covered, plumbing, electrics, carpentry and any household emergency. 24 hour call out. Phone Kieran: 087 7465281 or Jake 085 1002423  PAINTER & DECORATOR AVAILABLE: For all your painting needs, keen and competive prices. Tel: Tom on 086 0815802

 FOR SALE: Large lorry loads of turf. Screened and delivered. Orders for this year’s turf taken now. Tel: 086 7236301  PLOTS OF STONE TURF FOR SALE: Accessible with car and trailer in Castlerea/ Loughglynn area. Tel: 086 8306165

WINDOW CLEANING

Family Notices

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

 BUILDER AVAILABLE FOR SMALL PROJECTS: Extensions, bathroom, conversions, replacement windows etc. Tel: 086 0512267

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TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815 Do you have a house or shed that you want cleaned out and all unwanted items removed? If so ring: 087 9657933 or 090 6626752

CRASH REPAIRS

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

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

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Phone: (090) 66 34633 Email: advertising@roscommonpeople.ie Our deadline for receipt of Family Notices is 2.30pm on Tuesday.

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2018 SEASONED TURF also Peat Bedding Available

The job will include: ● Company van ● Company phone As well as an attractive salary. If you are interested and would ike to learn more about this job then contact Olivia at Evergreen Fields on

 FULL-TIME VAN DRIVER: Required Monday to Friday in the Roscommon/Athlone area. Must be over 25 with a full clean driver’s license. Fluent English preferable. Must be hard-working, punctual and have excellent customer service skills. Cal 087 6222235 for more details.

TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD

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Selection of Marquees available for:

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

Ballintubber, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

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

CATHAL DOOLEY 087 6579064

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BLINDS

WE SUPPLY & FIT Double & Treble Glazed Windows & Doors, Patio Doors, French Doors, Porches and Conservatories WIDE RANGE OF COMPOSITE DOORS

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

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

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

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

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GLASS

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

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Chris’s Locksmith Service

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email: chrislocksmith.162@gmail.com @g

INSTALLATION

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

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091 768 768 info@ecowise.ie

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FARMING

Dead & Worn-Out Animals Contact JOHN GREENE BALLINASLOE

08383

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Vaccinations Pet Passports Pain Management Neutering & Dentals Digital X-ray

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CAROLINE BURKE COACHING CAREER COACHING: CV WRITING AND UPDATING / INTERVIEW GUIDANCE CHANGING JOB AND HOW TO JOB SEARCH PERSONAL COACHING: BECOME MORE ASSERTIVE/CONFIDENCE BUILDING! HELPING YOU TO LIVE A MORE BALANCED LIFE/DEALING WITH CHANGES IN PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES, E.G. RETIREMENT, NEW JOB, SEPARATION, STUCK IN A RUT ETC ...

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Gerry Maguire DRY LINING Specialising in Air-tightness

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Slabbing Cosy Board ● Suspended Ceilings ● Metal Stud Partitions ● ●

Phone: 087 6660409 TARMACADAM

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

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M: 086 3912396 PH: 090 66 62892 DRILLING SERVICE

Chasing / Core Drilling Service

TEL: (090) 96 88606

Domestic & Commercial

(090) 96 88830 or (090) 96 87651

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Call John 087 610 8499

Daily collection

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EDUCATION COACHING: CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU!

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

Gerry Monaghan

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

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Nutritional Profile Food Intolerance & Allergy Omega 3 and 6 levels Nutrigenomix Digestive Function Analysis Metabolic Profile Fertility Report Bone Turnover Oestrogen Metabolism Adrenal Stress Evaluation Thyroid profile

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WINDOW AND DOOR REPAIRS

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Clinics in Ballinasloe, Roscommon & Galway info@drsurayadiaz.com Telephone: +353 (0) 91804998 Mobile: +353(0)871090490

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

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Telephone: 090 66 33026

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

Over 30 years experience

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

KELLY Mary Frances

HANLEY Audrey

Carrownabrickna, Roscommon 27th May 2012 (7th Anniversary)

Lisnaville, Fuerty, Co. Roscommon who died on 23rd May 2015 (4th Anniversary)

NEILAN Paddy and Anne (Nan) (21st and 9th Anniversaries)

KELLY Pat Derrane, Co. Roscommon Who passed away on 17th April 2019

DOWNEY Mary (nee Murray) Clonohill, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon 28th April 2019

The family of the late Mary Downey wish to most sincerely thank all those who sympathised with us on the sad passing of our dear Mother and Grandmother. We offer our heartfelt gratitude to the extended family, friends and neighbours for their kindness and support at this time. Thank you to those who sent Mass Cards and floral tributes. Thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Coman’s Ward, Roscommon University Hospital for their exceptional care of our beloved Mother in her final days. A special thank you to Dr. Michelle Culligan, her colleagues and Public Health Nurses in Monksland Medical Centre for their care down through the years. We would like to extend our thanks to her devoted carers who helped us look after Mary in her own home. We will be forever grateful to you for your kindness. Our sincere thanks to Fr. Seán Neylon for celebrating her beautiful Funeral Mass and his many visits to her over the years. A word of thanks to Funeral Director, Donal Hamrock, for his compassion and professionalism in handling the Funeral arrangements. For the beautiful music provided by Eamon and Tommy O’Neill, floral tributes by Clare Lawless and to the gravediggers, we extend our sincere thanks. We are grateful to everyone who supported us, attended her Funeral and those who travelled long distances to be with us. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope this acknowledgment will be accepted as a token of our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation. The Month’s Mind Mass will be offered on Saturday, 25th May at 10am in St. Ronan’s Church, Taughmaconnell.

HAMROCK Liam

QUINN Mary

Athleague, Co. Roscommon who died on 15th May 1995 (24th Anniversary)

Marnellsgrove, Ballymoe and Lisroyan Lodge, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon In loving memory of Mary who died on the 23rd May, 2006 R.I.P (13th Anniversary)

Out of our lives you may be gone, But in our hearts you will always belong.

Sadly missed by your wife and family. Anniversary Mass in, St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague on Friday, 24th May at 7pm.

On her gentle soul Sweet Jesus have mercy. Time may pass and fade away, But fond memories of you will always stay.

In Loving Memory of Mary Frances Kelly Always remembered with love and affection by your family and friends Anniversary Mass will be held in Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Tuesday, 28th May 2019 at 10am. Also remembering her husband Frank whose Anniversary occurred April 1st

McNAMARA Eugene Late of The Walk, Roscommon In loving memory of Eugene who died on 24th May, 2009 (10th Anniversary)

In God’s care your rest above, In our hears you rest with love, Never more than a thought away, Loved and remembered every day.

Fondly remembered by Sarah, sons Michael, Francis, James and Patrick, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and extended family and friends. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church on Monday, 27th May at 10am.

CRUISE Bridget

Headstone, Memorial & Gravestone Specialists

KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON

Loved and missed by husband Luke and children, Teresa, Kenneth, Kellie, Michelle and Luke. Anniversary Mass in Fuerty Church, Friday, 31st May at 8pm.

In loving memory of Bridget Cruise, Derrycahill, Ballyforan, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon, who died on 19th May 1997 R.I.P.

PAT QUIGLEY: 087 7799076 PAUL O’CONNOR: 086 6052649

Gone is the heart So caring and true There is never a day I don’t think of you.

• Headstones • Kerbed Memorials • Grave Site Care • Headstone Cleaning • Monument Levelling • Gravestone Repair

Always remembered by your daughter Rosaleen.

Always sadly missed by daughter Anita and sons Martin, Des and Alan and all your family, friends and neighbours. Anniversary Mass to be held at Fuerty Church on Sunday, 26th May at 11.30am.

BURKE Brendan Castlestrange, Athleague, Co. Roscommon. In loving memory of Brendan Burke, who died on the 17th of June 2004 Rest In Peace

The family of the late Pat Kelly would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our recent sad loss. Thanks to all those who called to the family home, attended the Reposing, the Funeral Mass and Burial, sent Mass Cards, messages of condolence and floral tributes. Special thanks to Fr. Raymond Browne and Deacon Seamus Talbot for their spiritural and emotional support to his family and for celebrating Pat’s Mass so beautifully. Thanks to Teresa Donnellan for the Church music and to the alter servers. Thanks to Pat Smyth for his professionalism and guidance in carrying out Pat’s Funeral. Also many thanks to the gravediggers who prepared Pat’s final resting place. To the management and staff of the Abbey Hotel for providing a lovely meal, our gratitude. Finally special thanks to all the staff at Innis Ree Lodge, Ballyleague for their heartfelt compassionate care to Pat and his family. And thanks also to his carers at home, Katelyn, Ita and Martina. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgment as a token of our deep gratitude. Mass has been offered for your intentions. Pat’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Derrane on Saturday, 25th May at 7pm. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

KELLY Margaret (Peggy) Derrane, Co. Roscommon (2nd Anniversary) Who died on 25th May 2017 R.I.P.

DOLAN Leo & Delia Munsboro House, Sligo Road, Roscommon In loving memory of Leo and Delia Dolan. Leo who passed away on 4th June, 2009 and Delia who passed away 1st December 2016 R.I.P. (10th Anniversary)

A gentle breeze is blowing on a quiet and peaceful grave, Where the one we love is resting. A special corner in our hearts is set aside for you As long as life goes on.

Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague on Sunday, 26th May at 10am.

McGUIRE Ronnie (3rd Anniversary)

(22nd Anniversary)

Always remembered by your ever-loving husband Michael and family.

Ros Memorials

So many things have happened, Since you were called away, So many things to share with you, Had you been left to stay, Every day in some small way, Memories of you come our way. Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, loved and always dear. So rest in peace dear loved one and Thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.

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

Missed and remembered by all their family. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 1st June at 10am.

Clooneigh, Elphin (3rd Anniversary) who died on 1st June, 2016

A light in our household is gone A voice we love is stilled A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled.

Loved and missed by James, Geraldine, Patrick and Rosaleen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Derrane on Saturday, 25th May at 7pm.

HOARE Margaret and Stephen 24 Henry Street, Roscommon who died on 6th May 2014 and 28th May 2011 (5th and 8th Anniversaries)

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

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Catherine, daughters, Rachel, Nicola, Rebecca and extended family and friends. Anniversary Mass in Tulsk Church on Sunday, 2nd June at 11.30am.

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

Lovingly remembered by your family. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Roscommon on Sunday, 26th May at 11am.

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Appointments

DOWD Tommie

BRENNAN Margaret

Blueprint Autos and Craic N Campers have an opening for an individual to work in

Ballybane, Galway Formerly Aughagad, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon (2nd Anniversary) In loving memory of Tommie who died on the 8th June 2017

Johnsport, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon

Customer Service and Business Development

God called your name so softly, That only you could hear; And no one heard the footsteps, Of Angels drawing near. The golden gates stood open, God saw you needed rest; His garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best.

Forever loved and deeply missed by your sisters Mary and Margaret, brother Michael, brothers in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and grandnephews. Anniversary Mass in Fuerty Church on Friday, 31st May at 7pm.

KELLY Nancy ‘Avondale’, Ballyleague, Lanesboro 6th Anniversary - 25th May

ACROSS BOTH BUSINESSES.

At this time of Margaret’s First Anniversary we, her husband George, daughter Annette, sons Martin, Ronan, John, James and Colm her grandchildren Kyra, Emma, Colm, Rory and Margaret, her daughtersin-law Linda and Laura, her sisters Ann, Teresa, Eilish and Carmel and her extended family, would like to sincerely thank all who sympathised with us and supported us in our great sadness and loss. We extend our sincere gratitude to all who visited our home, attended her Reposal, Funeral Mass and Burial. To those who travelled long distances to be with us, to those who sent Perpetual Enrolments, Mass Cards, sympathy cards and flowers, we extend our gratitude. We would like to thank the Consultants, Doctors, Nurses and staff of the Oncology Departments in University Hospital, Galway and Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, to the Palliative Care nurses and the Night Nurse who looked after Margaret in her home in her final days with such kindness and compassion. Thank you to Margaret’s brother-in-law, Fr. Pat Brennan who travelled from Brazil to be with her during her last few weeks and who celebrated her beautiful Funeral Mass. To the Priests from the SVD Missionaries and Fr. Lawrence who concelebrated her Mass. To the Eucharistic Ministers and to the choir for the beatiful hymns during the Funeral Mass. To Smyth’s Funeral Directors for their kindness and professionalism. To Fr. Milton PP for his many visits to Margaret during her illness and for his kindness and consideration to her. To Evelyn Walsh, Eucharistic Minister, for unfailingly visiting our home every week, Margaret always looked forward to your Sunday morning chats. To all her friends and colleagues in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Athlone for their friendship and support to Margaret during her illness. Thank you to our good neighbours and friends who helped in so many ways, to those who brought refreshments to our home, to Maureen and our kind neighbours who ensured everyone who called to our home got a cup of tea, to those who managed the traffice and those who kindly prepared Margaret’s final resting place with care and attention. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has be offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass for our precious Margaret will be celebrated in St. John’s Church, Lecarrow on Friday, 31st May at 7pm.

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

Loved and always missed by your husband Jack, Eamon, Freda, Liam, Mary and families. Anniversary Mass in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague on Sunday, 26th May at 11am.

Ballindrimley, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon 10th Anniversary - 23rd May

MONTH’S MIND MARTIN Anita Maryrose Frenchpark, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.

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

Lovingly remembered by his sister Mary, nieces, nephew, extended family and friends. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea on Sunday, 9th June at 12 o’clock.

EGAN Bridie Ballinderry, Four Mile House, Co. Roscommon Who died on 21st May, 2018

integritecareers@gmail.ie We the family of the late Bridie Egan wish to offer our sincere gratitude to all who sympathised with us and supported us in our great sadness and loss. We extend our gratitude to all who visited our home, who attended the Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial. Thank you to those who travelled long distances to be with us, to those who sent Mass Cards, Sympathy Cards and flowers. Thank you to our family, friends, good neighbours, and to the people of Kilbride and Glasson for their help and support over the last year. Thank you to all at Kilbride Community Centre for providing us with food and refreshments. We would like to sincerely thank Fr. Browne, Fr. Tito and Deacon Seamus Talbot for concelebrating a very meaningful liturgy. Thank you to the Mass servers and to Carmel McLoughlin for providing the lovely music. To the dedicated staff at Portiuncula Hospital, Paramedics and Kilbride First Aid Responders who looked after Bridie with such kindness and compassion. Our heartfelt thanks to you all, we will be eternally grateful. Thank you to McHugh’s Undertakers for their professional services and to the gravediggers who prepared her final resting place. 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. Bridie’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Four Mile House Church on Sunday, 26th May at 11am.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Part time. Main duties 1. Respond to queries via email/phone and social media 2. Deal with invoices 3. Manage social media and webpage Desirable skills Word processing,spreadsheets etc Bookkeeping Socia Media proficient. Please send CVs to Box number

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

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Roscommon County Council is currently recruiting for the position of:

CLERICAL OFFICER Expressions of Interest are invited from suitably qualified persons for this position. A panel will be formed from which any Permanent or Temporary vacancies arising during the lifetime of the panel may be filled. Full details in relation to the position and the recruitment and selection process can be found in the Candidate Information Booklet available on Roscommon County Council’s website at www.roscommoncoco.ie. Please ensure you read this booklet in advance of submitting an online Expression of Interest Form. Application Process: Applicants are invited to express their interest in applying for the position of Clerical Officer by completing an online Expression of Interest form at www.roscommoncoco.ie

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J. KEANE & SONS (ROS) LTD are currently recruiting for the following role:

SALES EXECUTIVE J. Keane & Sons are the main Volkswagen retailer for county Roscommon. A family run business on the same site since 1974. We strive constantly to deliver the best possible experience to all of our valued customers for both sales and service. Due to continued growth we currently have an opening for an energetic and enthusiastic candidate to join our sales team. Key responsibilities include: • Deliver exceptional customer service • Maintain excellent product knowledge • Sales of both new & used vehicles • General sales administration • Deliver results in a target driven environment • Work closely as part of a team Requirements: • Excellent communication skills • Excellent attention to detail • Well presented, professional appearance and approach • Full clean driver’s license • Previous sales experience would be an advantage • No qualifications necessary as training will be given

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Racing this evening is in Tipperary with a national hunt card off at 5.05 pm. Tomorrow, there is racing over the sticks at Downpatrick off at 5.15 pm and on the level at headquarters, the Curragh, the first of a three-day Guineas Festival meet stalls open for the first at 4.55 pm. Saturday hosts the first Irish Classic of the year, the 2000 Guineas backed up by a pair of Group 2 races, the Weatherbys Ireland Stakes and the Lanwades Stud Stakes. Sunday sees the filly’s classic, the 1000 Guineas, sharing the bill with the Tattersalls Gold Cup, both Group 1 races. Monday and Tuesday there is racing in the west of Ireland at Ballinrobe in Co. Mayo with two national hunt cards. There are large fields in Tipperary this evening but in the bumper Joseph O’Brien’s Lady Breffni appears better value than the favourite Botani, who may not go on the ground. Mark Fagan’s Kaletto catches the eye on his point win on good ground under Derek O’Connor and probably will be a big price suitable for an e/w or place bet. There are sixteen in total entered in the opening classic, the 2000 Guineas, of the Irish season at the Curragh on Saturday with five of them from Ballydoyle and on Sunday O’Brien also has five of eleven entered in the filly’s classic. The yard has four of eight entered in the other Group 1 race, the Tattersalls Gold Cup. O’Brien is seeking another Guineas double having won in Newmarket with Magna Grecia and Hermosa. Both Newmarket winners head the betting and Magna Grecia will prove difficult to beat in the colts race. Too Darn Hot, who missed the English equivalent, looks likely to run and John Gosden’s charge will be ridden by Dettori and has to be respected. In the fillies classic, Roger Varian’s Qabala, who was third in Newmarket, has been supplemented for Sunday’s race and will give Hermosa a run for her money. Also on Sunday, the yard has four of eight entered in the other Group 1 race, the Tattersalls Gold Cup, for which Magical is long odds-on favourite.

General News In the featured Belvedere House Garden & Park Handicap Chase at Kilbeggan on Friday night, Gordon Elliott’s Mill Quest won for the eighth time under Davy Russell. The mare, who is covered, beat

Thecraicisninety and Allee Bleue by 1l and 1¼l. The layers got the better of the punters in the bumper as 50/1 shot Fest Deiz beat the 6/5 favourite Santana Plessis by 4½l. Russell hopped over to Paris, France on Sunday for a mount in their biggest jump race of the calendar, the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris, at Auteuil where he rode Carriacou to victory for French trainer Isabelle Pacault.

Point to Point Corner Congratulations to Jamie Codd, who rode a hattrick of winners at Loughanmore last Saturday, the final day of the Northern point-to-point circuit, to win his fourth northern title. As mentioned above, racing on the northern circuit finished last weekend and on this, the penultimate weekend of the season, there is Saturday racing with the North Kerries in Tralee set to start at 2 pm and Stradbally hold the rescheduled Laois meeting half an hour later at 2.30 pm. There is only one meeting on Sunday on Inchydoney Island near Clonakilty at 2.30 pm. There are large entries for the weekend with 140 entered in Tralee, 97 at Stradbally on Saturday and 70 at Inchydoney on Sunday.

Competition Time This is your last chance to win for tickets to the third meeting of the season at Kilbeggan on the 2nd of June compliments of Paddy Dunican and his committee. We want to know what the feature race in Kilbeggan was last Friday (on the 16th of May)? We also have three pairs of double tickets for Roscommon’s two-day June meeting (on June 10th and 11th) and we want you tell us who won the Irish 2,000 Guineas…but you will have to wait until this Saturday to get the answer! Answers as usual please on a postcard to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon or by email to tomred17@gmail.com by 12 pm on Wednesday the 29th of May for Kilbeggan and Wednesday, 5th of June for Roscommon. Please do not 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 Roscommon People offices in Abbey Street, Roscommon town.

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St. Peter’s FC complete double with four-star show Joe’s Bar RDFL Challenge Cup Final

ST. PETER’S FC

MOORE UNITED

 SEAMUS DUKE

St. Peter’s dominance of the Roscommon club soccer scene continued in emphatic fashion in Lecar-

row last Sunday when they brushed aside the challenge of Moore United to land their second league and cup double in a row. Moore displayed plenty of effort and

Daragh Concannon and Reece Moran compete for the ball during last Sunday’s Joe’s Bar RDFL Challenge Cup Final between St. Peter’s FC and Moore United at Lecarrow. Pic: Mick McCormack

enthusiasm, but Peter’s’ superior class and skill were the difference and in truth they never looked in trouble. On the day that the league opened the magnificent new John Sherlock Stand at their headquarters in Lecarrow, there was a very good crowd at this cup final but it was one-way traffic for the most part. After they had spurned a number of chances, Peter’s opened the scoring in the 15th minute. The ball fell to captain Niall Scullion on the edge of the area and he curled a great shot inside the post to give his side a deserved lead. Mick Lee should have got number two a couple of minutes later but his snapshot flew into the side netting. But Peter’s doubled their lead in the 20th minute. Adam McManus had made a good save from a Mark Sherlock shot but the centre forward picked up the rebound and squared for Gary Stephens who tapped in from five yards. Stephens missed another good chance two minutes later and Moore, who were living on scraps up front, had their one and only first half chance when Charlie Nevin’s flick was well saved by Eoin Hardiman.

As it was, Peter’s were two ahead at the break and looking comfortable. Moore enjoyed their best spell in the first 15 minutes of the second half but they could make little inroads on the Peter’s’ defence, in which Niall Scullion was superb. Then the game was ended as a contest in the 65th minute. David Donaghue’s brilliant cross was met powerfully by Chris Reid who blasted the ball in off the Moore crossbar. Both sides emptied their benches in the last ten minutes and in the 89th minute St. Peter’s got their fourth goal following a calamitous mix-up in the Moore defence with sub Aidan Ward the man to pass the ball into an empty net. St. Peter’s manager Padraig Moran was full of praise for his players and what they have achieved over the last two seasons. “I could not be any prouder of these players. They are so professional. I was late coming in as manager but they have bought into everything that we are doing. They work so hard. “I have very good players to work with. A lot of them have played League of Ireland and at the top level in junior soccer and they de-

Luke Francis on the ball for St. Peter’s FC during last Sunday’s Joe’s Bar RDFL Challenge Cup Final against Moore United at Lecarrow. Pic: Mick McCormack

serve all the plaudits here today. We will celebrate this now and we will give the players a rest and we will get ready for next season again. It been a great season and it’s all down to the players,” he concluded. St. Peter’s: Eoin Hardiman, Brandon Lowbridge

(Luke Francis 70), Conor Duignan (Jason Nugent 56), Ian Dempsey, Niall Scullion, Chris Reid, Daragh Concannon, David Donaghue, Mark Sherlock (Keith Mullarney 89), Gary Stephens (Aidan Warde 86). Moore United: Adam McManus, Reece Moran

(Andy Hussey 85), Johnny Hession (Mike Carty 88), Steve Flynn, Shane Dunning (Eoin McManus 68), Rory Ryan, Gerry Kelly (Liam Ryan 68), Emmett Kenny, Andy Nevin, Charlie Nevin (Barry Johnson 88). Referee: Gerry Carmody

St. Peter’s’ Luke Francis and teammates celebrate with the cup following their 4-0 win over Moore United in the Joe’s Bar RDFL Challenge Cup Final at Lecarrow last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

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

Dooner’s weekend review Congratulations to St. Peter’s who completed the Premier Division and Challenge Cup double following their convincing 4-0 win over Moore United at Lecarrow last Sunday (See match report above for full details). On Friday night, Glen Celtic ran out 4-2 winners in extra-time against Roscommon United at Lecarrow. Jamie Bracken had put United in front on fifteen minutes with his 36th goal of the season before the town side lost Well done to Ballaghaderreen FC, who won the Norio’s Takeaway Division One Cup against St. John’s Athletic at Lecarrow last Saturday. Panel is pictured with the management team of Brendan McGreal and James Holton. Panel: Aaron Dowd, Oisin Horan, Paddy Regan Thomas Greene, Nigel O’Dowd, Cathal Horan, Domhnall Forrest, James Horan, Bruce Holtan, Joseph Looby, Christopher Dunne, Usama Israr, James Dowd, Cian McCann, Rhys Keenan, Matthew Towey, Shane Hardiman, Noel Deery, Joseph Duffy, Thomas Byrne, Fergal Tynan, Sean Smyth.

Carl Garvin to injury and Glen Celtic began to get a foothold in proceedings. However, United held on to their lead at the break and had had the better of the first half. Glen started the second half brightly and pinned United back in their own half. Their efforts were rewarded when Michael Heneghan converted a penalty on the hour. Parity was to last for just two minutes however, as United were back in front

through substitute Paul McHugh’s well-taken header. Glen were in control however and Michael Heneghan was on hand once again to coolly slot the equaliser and take the game to extra-time. It was at this point that fatigue began to play a part, as Roscommon United’s promotion play-off on Wednesday night appeared to catch up with them. Peter Thomas Keaveny and Ryan McHugh clinched the cup for an impressive

Glen side with goals in extra-time. Ballaghaderreen FC, meanwhile, were the surprising winners of the Norio’s Takeaway Division One Cup Final at the county grounds on Saturday. They recovered from two goals down to win the cup 3-2. Goals from Ultan Kelly and Thomas Hurley had put St. John’s in control before a stunning hattrick from Cathal Horan ensured that the silverware went to Ballaghaderreen.

Masters Soccer Fixtures Saturday, May 25th Umbro Masters League (7 pm) Ballinasloe Town v Glen Celtic Cam Celtic v Dunmore Town Skyvalley Rovers v Colemanstown United

Wednesday, May 29th Umbro Masters League (8.15 pm) Castlerea Celtic v Dunmore Town Glen Celtic v Colemanstown United Skyvalley Rovers v Ballinasloe Town

Soccer results Joe’s Bar RDFL Challenge Cup Final St. Peter’s FC 4 Moore United 0 Norio’s Takeaway Division One Cup Final Ballaghaderreen FC 3 St. John’s Athletic 2 Topline Ward’s Division Two Cup Final Glen Celtic 4 Roscommon United 2

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Roscommon will be hoping to end 33 years of championship hurt in Castlebar this Saturday.

Hurlers deserve great praise

The Leinster v Munster match in the Pro14 semi-final last weekend was a damp squib. I was very disappointed with Munster who seem to be in turmoil behind the scenes at the moment. Leinster were very strong but they seem to be suffering from a hangover after losing the Champions Cup Final. They will have to improve if they want to beat Glasgow who have a very good side, and who will relish taking on Leinster at Parkhead on Sunday in the final. There will be a super atmosphere at Celtic’s home ground for this final and while Leinster will be the hot favourites to win another title, Glasgow will give them plenty of problems. Don’t rule out a shock.

away. What was wrong playing it as part of a triple-header on Saturday in Castlebar? As it stands, very few Roscommon people will bother to travel to Ballina on Friday night especially when there is another big game in Castlebar the following day. In addition, not many Rossies will be in MacHale Park in time for the U-20 match at 3 pm on Saturday. Then there is a junior game of no interest to Roscommon at 5 pm as Mayo play Leitrim. It would mean Roscommon people leaving home at 1 pm in many cases and not getting back home until after 11 pm on Saturday night. Those fixtures just don’t make sense at all. However, well done to the Roscommon minors last Friday night on their brilliant comeback against Galway. The game was lit up by one of the finest goals I have seen scored at Dr. Hyde Park when Roscommon sub Aaron Oyiki buried the ball in the top corner at the cemetery end of the ground from 20 yards out to aid that Roscommon comeback. It was worth going out to the match to see that goal alone.

Ulster throws up two thrillers!

The transformation in the fortunes of the Roscommon senior hurlers is one of the local sports stories of the year. Not only did they reverse the 26-point beating that they got from Kildare last year but they went to Ruislip and beat London by ten points to qualify for the Christy Ring Cup semi-finals. The way they are playing they could easily make it to the final, which would be some achievement. Meath look the best team in that competition this year but Roscommon look as good if not better than any of the rest. Ciaran Comerford and his players deserve great praise for their efforts.

Don’t rule out a shock in ‘Paradise’

It’s a huge weekend for Roscommon senior footballers, and for the Roscommon supporters and media alike we will be travelling a familiar road on Saturday evening on the way to MacHale Park. It is hard to believe that it is all of 33 years since Roscommon won in Castlebar and that statistic has to fall by the wayside some year or other. Some of our most difficult championship days have come there over the years and it would be one of the best wins in many decades if Anthony Cunningham’s men were to triumph there on Saturday. We go there with a chance but it would be unrealistic to expect a win. Mayo will have a huge crowd there expecting another win. It will be well contested but if Roscommon were to win it would shake the championship up bigtime. We can only hope and pray! Our minors are also playing Mayo on Friday night in Ballina. They were superb in the second half against Galway last weekend and hopefully they can draw inspiration from that display. It is absolutely ridiculous that this game is being played on Friday night so far

Could it be that the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship is to provide us with some top class entertainment this year after years of watching the hurling totally dominate in terms of thrills and spills? Last weekend in Ulster there were two very good games. Cavan were excellent as they dumped Monaghan out on Saturday night. It may not have been a great game in terms of quality but there was plenty of drama. The Down v Armagh game on Sunday was a thriller laced with top class scores and loads of drama and controversy. It’s early days yet but the signs are good.

Cavan manager Mickey Graham celebrates at the full-time whistle following his team’s Ulster Championship win over Monaghan last weekend.

Koepka comes good to land major For most of the way the US PGA Championship was looking like it would be the most boring golf major ever played as Brooks Koepka led the field a merry dance for three and a half rounds. But he had a wobble on the back nine before he steadied up to win in the end by two. The fact that he has won four majors in the past two years is some achievement. It’s like what Tiger Woods was doing in his prime. But Koepka comes across as being very machine-like and a dour character. The next major is only three weeks away as the US Open will be staged at Pebble Beach in California. The Tiger will be back for that one. It’s a course he loves and always plays well on. Oh and by the way, I tipped Brooks Koepka to win here last week. That’s the two major winners correctly predicted this year so Brooks Koepka held his nerve to clinch the US PGA Championship at Bethpage Black last far. It’s nice to get an odd one right! weekend.

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GAA Results

The Roscommon Ladies team will take on Sligo in this year’s Connacht Final following a comprehensive win over Leitrim in Carrick last weekend.

Ladies hammer Leitrim to reach ﬁnal TG4 Connacht Ladies Football IFC

ROSCOMMON

6-13

LEITRIM

2-10

Roscommon Ladies footballers were expected to win this game comfortably and that’s what transpired at the St. Mary’s GAA grounds in

Carrick-on-Shannon. Now Michael Finneran’s team will take on Sligo in the Connacht final in a repeat of last year’s decider. Three

goals in the first five minutes were key for Roscommon who led at halftime by 4-5 to 2-2. Jenny Higgins grabbed two of those early goals with Laura Fleming getting the third. Rebecca Finan added to Roscommon’s goal tally before the break. Then Alanna Hanmore and Aimee

O’Connor added further Roscommon goals in the second half as the visitors emptied their bench. Natalie McHugh made a welcome return to the team - playing the first half – following a longterm injury. Roscommon: H Cummins; H Ennis, A McLoone, M Kelly; S

Bruen, T Murtagh, A Kelly; S Kenny (0-1), J Higgins (2-3); S Tully, A Hanmore (1-1), N McHugh; R Finan (1-3), L Fleming (1-2), R Fitzmaurice (02). Subs: S Glennon (0-1) for McHugh, A O’Connor (1-0) for Finan, R Brady for Murtagh, L Brady for Glennon, K Daly for Fleming.

BREAKING BALL

Roscommon hurling manager Ciaran Comerford has overseen a dramatic improvement in the team’s fortunes.

ROSCOMMON

1-25

LONDON

2-12

Roscommon hurlers’ remarkable renaissance continued at McGovern Park, Ruislip when they had ten points to spare against London on Saturday last. This latest win ensures Ciaran Comerford’s men a place in the Christy Ring Cup semi-finals with one round of games to go (against Meath) next weekend. Two red cards shown to London players Cormac Thornton in the 27th minute and Lee Murphy with 20 minutes to go certainly didn’t help their

cause but Roscommon played some delightful hurling throughout with Pádraig Kelly outstanding. The Four Roads man scored seven points from play in a man of the match performance. Roscommon, with Kelly (from play) and Cathal Dolan (frees) deadly accurate, had their noses in front by 0-11 to 0-9 at half-time. A string of unanswered points saw Roscommon pull clear early in the second half. Despite scoring a fine goal from Mark O’Dwyer,

Fixtures Friday, May 24th Electric Ireland Connacht MFC Round Two At Ballina: Mayo v Roscommon. 7.30 pm AFL Division Four At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v St. Joseph’s. 8.15 pm G&G Electric Junior Hurling Championship At Rockfield: Oran v Roscommon Gaels At Four Roads: Four Roads v Athleague At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Pádraig Pearses

Saturday, May 25th U-20 Philly McGuinness Cup At Castlebar: Mayo v Roscommon. 3 pm Connacht SFC Semi-Final At Elvery’s MacHale Park, Castlebar: Mayo v Roscommon. 7 pm

Sunday, May 26th Leydon Brothers AFL Division Three At Creggs: Creggs v Western Gaels. 2 pm AFL Division Four League (1 pm) At Abbey Park: Boyle v Tulsk Lord Edwards At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v St. Dominic’s At Kilronan Park: St. Ronan’s v St. Faithleach’s At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Strokestown AFL Division Five Mid South (1 pm) At Mulhern Park: Fuerty v St. Brigid’s At Woodmount: Pádraig Pearses v St. Aidan’s At Kilbride: Kilbride v Oran AFL Division Five North (1 pm) At Davonna Park: Ballinameen v Michael Glavey’s At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Kilglass Gaels

Ladies update Results

London win seals semi-ﬁnal spot Christy Ring Cup Round Two

Christy Ring Cup Round Two Roscommon 1-25 London 2-12 Electric Ireland Connacht MFC Round One Roscommon 1-17 Galway 1-15 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division One Pádraig Pearses 2-10 Michael Glavey’s 0-7 St. Faithleach’s 1-11 Clann na nGael 0-12 Boyle 2-10 Fuerty 1-11 St. Brigid’s 3-18 St. Croan’s 2-15 Roscommon Gaels 2-14 Western Gaels 0-15 Connaughton Fuels AFL Division Two Strokestown 1-10 Tulsk Lord Edwards 1-9 Éire Óg 1-12 St Aidan’s 1-11 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 1-10 Oran 1-9 Elphin 3-11 Clann na nGael 1-10 Leydon Brothers AFL Division Three St. Barry’s 3-14 Western Gaels 0-14 St. Brigid’s 2-10 Shannon Gaels 0-15 St. Dominic’s 0-16 Kilglass Gaels 0-7 Creggs 3-13 Ballinameen 1-7 G&G Electric Junior Hurling Championship Pádraig Pearses 5-17 Athleague 1-13 St. Dominic’s 4-20 Oran 3-1 Four Roads 7-15 Roscommon Gaels 2-10

London were struggling with 13 men. Conor Mulry got Roscommon’s goal and London’s final minute goal from Colin Nelson was of consolation value only. Best for Roscommon on the day were the aforementioned Pádraig Kelly and Cathal Dolan, Shane Curley, Paul Kenny and Eamon Flanagan. Roscommon: N Fallon; P Kenny (0-1), P Nolan, H Rooney; A Moore, E Flanagan, C Coyle; D Heavey, S Curley (0-1); N Connaughton (0-2), P Kelly (0-7), G Keenan; C Mulry (1-1), C Egan (01), C Dolan (0-10). Subs: E Kenny (0-1) for Moore, G Egan (0-1) for Keenan, M Kelleghan for Mulry, J Donnelly for Rooney, C Coyle for Kenny.

TG4 Connacht Ladies Football IFC Roscommon 6-13 Leitrim 2-10 Connacht U-16 A1 Final Roscommon 4-27 Leitrim 3-7

Fixtures Saturday, May 25th All-Ireland U-14 Silver Series (Stage 2) At Kinnegad: Roscommon v Limerick. 12 pm At Kinnegad: Roscommon v Wicklow. 2 pm At Kinnegad: Roscommon v Wexford. 4 pm

Underage update Thursday, May 23rd U-12 Spring League Division One At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Pádraig Pearses. 7 pm U-12 Spring League Division Six At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Pádraig Pearses. 7 pm U-14 League Division One Knockout (7 pm) At Abbey Park: Boyle v Clann na nGael At Rockfield: Éire Óg-Michael Glavey’s v St. Dominic’s At TBC: Pádraig Pearses v Western Gaels U-16 Football League Division Two Knockout At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Strokestown. 7 pm

Friday, May 24th U-14 Football League Division Two Knockout At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Pádraig Pearses. 7 pm U-14 Football League Division Three Knockout At TBC: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Strokestown. 7 pm At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v St. Michael’s. 7.30 pm

Monday, May 27th U-12 Spring League Division One (7 pm) At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Dominics At Woodmount: Pádraig Pearses v St. Brigid’s At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels U-12 Spring League Division Two (7 pm) At Orchard Park: Elphin v Shannon Gaels At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Croan’s At Kilbride: Kilbride v Western Gaels U-12 Spring League Division Three (7 pm) At Kilmore: Kilmore v St. Michael’s At Rockfield: Oran v St. Ciaran’s At Peadar Earley Memorial Park: Michael Glavey’s v St. Aidan’s U-12 Spring League Division Four (7 pm) At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Kilglass Gaels At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Éire Óg At Strokestown: Strokestown v St. Barry’s

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Youngsters storm back to beat Tribesmen

Roscommon goalscorer Aaron Oyiki competes for a high ball during last Friday’s Connacht MFC win over Galway at Dr. Hyde Park. Pic: Mick McCormack

Electric Ireland Connacht MFC (Round Robin - Round 1)

ROSCOMMON

1-17

GALWAY

1-15

 SEAMUS DUKE

A scintillating second half display, which saw the home side outscore Galway by 1-11 to 0-4, ensured that Roscommon opened their 2019 campaign with a thrilling win at Dr. Hyde Park last Friday night. There didn’t look much prospect of a Roscommon victory when they were comprehensively outplayed in the opening half, at the end of which they trailed by 1-11 to 0-6 and were

struggling, particularly in defence. To add to Roscommon’s woes, talented centre half-forward Daire Cregg was stretchered off in the 16th minute with a nasty knee injury. But Emmet Durney’s side were transformed in the second period. They attacked the ball with aggression and purpose and the whittled away the Galway lead with some fantastic scores, not least a spectacular goal from sub Aaron Oyiki in the 47th minute. Castlerea’s

Adam McDermott was also outstanding, scoring 0-7 on the night, five from play. Others to shine for Roscommon were Patrick Gavin, Sean Trundle, Jack McDermott and Cathal Feeley. It was a lively contest from the opening whistle and it was Galway who dominated for the most part. They led by 1-6 to 0-3 after twelve minutes with Nathan Grainger the goalscorer after a terrible mix-up in the Roscommon defence. Roscommon were clinging on but were struggling to cope with the Galway attack and by half-time the visitors led by 1-11 to 0-6. But Roscommon were a different prospect on the resumption. Within ten minutes the margin was down to three points (1-12 to 0-12) with McDermott,

Cathal Feeley (2), Eoin Colleran, Jack McDermott and Sean Trundle (free) all on target. In the 44th minute McDermott narrowed the gap even further with a pointed free and then in the 49th minute Roscommon sub Aaron Oyiki lit up Dr. Hyde Park with a magnificent goal. The long ball knocked down to him saw him in possession twenty yards out and with supporters and teammates screaming at him to kick a point, he blasted an exocet missile into the top corner. Two goalkeepers would not have saved the shot and now Roscommon were in business, and ahead in the game for the first time. Galway kicked two points from Tomo Culhane (1 free) to edge ahead again by the 53rd minute but Roscom-

mon were not to be denied. McDermott kicked three mighty points on the spin (one free) and when Cathal Feeley landed a great score in injury-time, the home side had done enough. Roscommon will now play Mayo in Ballina on Friday night. After the match the Roscommon team manager Emmet Durney was relieved with his side’s second half display. “We were rocking at

half-time, we didn’t show enough aggression in the first half. We were too slow on to the breaking ball and then we lost Daire Cregg which was a huge loss to the team. But I have great faith in these lads. There is great bravery, courage, commitment and determination in them and those qualities all came to the fore in the second half. “Adam (McDermott) and Cathal (Feeley) got some great scores and then the

big man came on and got a great goal. But we said at half-time that if we didn’t take the game to Galway they were going to roll over us. We had to dig in. “It’s a great win but it’s only the first game and we have to get ready to go to Ballina and play Mayo now and that will be a whole different challenge. But we will travel with momentum after tonight and I’m delighted for the lads,” he concluded.

Emmet Durney celebrates with members of his backroom team following Roscommon’s win over Galway in the Connacht Minor Football Championship last Friday at Dr. Hyde Park. Pic: Mick McCormack

Teams and Scorers Roscommon: James Costello; Patrick Gavin, Tom Shine, Conor Lohan; Cian Glennon, Oisin Cregg, Sean Trundle (0-2, 1 free); Ruaidhri Fallon, Jack McDermott (0-1); Cathal Feeley (0-3), Daire Cregg (0-1), Mark Purcell (0-1); Ben O’Carroll, Eoin Colleran (0-2), Adam McDermott (0-7, 2 frees). Subs: Mark Naughton for Cregg (16), Aaron Oyiki (1-0) for Purcell (38), Jack Downey for Shine (40), Evan Corcoran for O’Carroll (53), Shane Keenan for Fallon (59).

Adam McDermott gets his shot away during last Friday’s Connacht MFC win over Galway at Dr. Hyde Park. Pic: Mick McCormack

Galway: Donie Halloran; Jonathan McGrath, Ruari King, Liam Tevnan; Ethan Fiorentini, Darragh Kennedy, Daniel McNulty (0-1); James McLaughlin, Daniel Flaherty; Alan Naughton (0-2, 1 free), Daniel Cox (0-2), Dylan Brady (0-1); Nathan Grainger (1-1), Tomo Culhane (0-7, 4 frees), Warren Seoige. Subs: Niall Cunningham, for Brady (41), Cian Hernon for McNulty (42), Kyle O’Neill for Kennedy (51), Mark Colleran for O’Flaherty (59), Shane McGrath for Culhane (61). Referee: Paul Lydon (Mayo)

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Not giving anything away: Anthony Cunningham and his Roscommon team have been working in relative solitude ahead of this Saturday’s Connacht SFC semi-final against Mayo in Castlebar. Pic: Mick McCormack

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‘It’s definitely this Saturday?’ ‘Yes, this Saturday down in Castlebar!’ ‘Are you sure?’ ‘Yes, of course I’m sure!’ ‘So…what’s the manager saying?’ ‘Nothing…’ ‘Oh. The players’ confident at least?’ ‘Not sure, they’re not saying much either.’ ‘Oh well that’s fair enough, I suppose.’ ‘Yeah, just flying under the radar.’ ‘This week should be fun so…’

THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner There’s been an eerie silence around Roscommon this week as the senior footballers prepare to take on arch rivals Mayo in the Connacht Senior Football Championship semifinal in MacHale Park on Saturday evening. No press night, no telephone interviews, and no photo opportunities. Just the sound of silence as the team led by Anthony Cunningham attempts to end the 33-year Castlebar hoodoo. ‘What would you expect them to say?’ you ask. ‘It’s going to be very tough. Mayo are the National League champions and one of the favourites for the All-Ireland this year.’ ‘Lookit, we haven’t won down there in 33 years, we’re under no illusions as to how difficult this will be.’ ‘We’ll go down there ready to give this an almighty rattle.’

While not ideal in terms of coverage, the silence is understandable in a way. It has, after all, been over three decades since Roscommon supporters last celebrated a win over the neighbours in a championship match in Castlebar. A long time…surely everything that could be said about that record has been said by now? Sometimes less is more and if anything the silence has added a little bit of mystery to this Roscommon team as they work hard to pull off what would be a major upset. If it works and the Castlebar spell is broken they will have been justified in just getting on with things. If not, well then it’ll be interesting to see if this approach continues ahead of the qualifiers. One thing is for certain however: we’ll definitely have a full match report and reaction in next week’s paper!

People’s champions of the week

Oran-Athleague 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.

Roscommon Golf Classic Roscommon Golf Club’s fundraising classic (sponsored by PJ Donnellan Engine Spares) takes place over the June Bank Holiday weekend with options to play on either Saturday or Sunday. This classic is one of the club’s main fundraisers so members are asked to please support. Teams of four cost €160 with wonderful prizes on offer. Time sheet on display in clubhouse.

Having completed another double of Premier Division and Challenge Cup in the Roscommon & District Football League, St. Peter’s FC of Athlone are this week’s People’s Champions.

The sporting brief Golf Three-in-a-row! We begin our round-up in Roscommon where the Ladies’ Senior Cup team retained their title in Ballinasloe last Sunday. They overcame Portumna and Athenry to complete a three-in-arow of Senior Cups. The recent ladies’ 18-hole competition was won by Kitty Blighe with 35 points while John McHale was best of the men’s Stableford with 45 points. The Junior prize went to Fionn Hoare with 40. The club’s Pierce Purcell team unfortunately lost out to Portumna last Saturday but the Ladies’ Junior Cup team overcame the Galway club in their match. The recent Open Day competition was won by Aidan Mulvihill with 37

points with Kevin Sheehy second, also on 37. To Boyle, where Brendan Gaffney won the Men’s PGA Tankard with 44 points. Jason Beirne came second with 43. The Bart Moran Cup takes place this weekend and is played as an 18-hole strokeplay. The following weekend (June Bank Holiday) sees the Crumlin Classic in aid of Crumlin Children’s Hospital. Also, well done to Sean Heslin’s team who scored a comprehensive victory over Strandhill in the Pierce Purcell Shield. Castlerea’s recent Club Fundraising Classic was a big success with golfers coming from all over. The organisers wish to thank the Tully family for their continued support, which began forty years ago. On the course, Valerie Callaghan,

Liam Callaghan, Norman Farragher and Jimmy O’Byrne took first place while second place went to Michael Lyons, Eddie Campion, Peter Hester and Bert Sexton. Frank McGuinness, Mary McGuinness, Gerry Ryan and Tony Brophy were third. Nearest lady to the pin was Kay Ruane while Peter Hester was nearest among the men. Longest drive prizes went to JP O’Gara and Mary Colleary. Meanwhile, the recent ladies’ competition was won by Bernadette Moran and the men’s competition last Sunday was won by Billy Molloy. Athlone’s Open Week Festival of Golf begins this Sunday with an 18hole Stableford and a 12-hole competition for the ladies. There are events throughout the week beginning with Ladies Day on Monday. Happy golfing to all those taking part! The Athlone Plumbers have returned

and will play 15 holes each Monday evening. Established nearly 50 years by the late John Brennan, a past Captain and President, in order to integrate new golfers into the club, it has evolved into a competition for 18 and over handicappers. The first outing of 2019 was won by Gerry McInerney with 31 points, followed by Frank Daly on 29 and Tony Reape on 26. The Ladies’ first Major of the year was won by Brid Kenny while Noirin O’Rourke was second and Catherine Fitzgerald third. Ann Geoghegan claimed the gross prize while class winners were: Alacoque O’Connor (Class A); Rhona Fitzgerald (Class B); Patricia Kinahan (Class C) Cepta McLoughlin (Class D). Sean Cleary won last weekend’s Singles Stableford with 40 points and Patricia Cleary won the Club 97 Com-

petition with 24. We finish in Carrick and news that Paul Kelleher’s 44 points was enough to see off Liam Bruen and Mo Duffy (both 41) in the Cryan’s Hotel competition last weekend. Daniel Egan took the gross prize. The recent seniors’ outing to Longford was won by Aidan Sheerin with 36 points while honorary treasurer, Michael Comerton, was second with 33. John Burke finished third. The regular outing, in Carrick last Thursday, was won by JP Carney with 41 points. Joe Keville was second with 40 and Michael Delorey was third with 38. The nines were won by PJ Sharkey and Paddy Duffy. Phil McWeeney, meanwhile, won the Ladies’ D&D Insurance Stableford with 39 points. Gabrielle Madsen was second with 38 and Phil Emmett was third with 35.

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Seamus Duke’s Crystal Ball Leinster SFC Quarter-Finals Carlow v Meath on Saturday in Portlaoise at 5 pm Meath were very lucky to emerge from their clash with Offaly. Carlow are hard to beat but have slipped back once again. Would be a major shock if the Royals don’t prevail. Prediction: Meath Dublin v Louth at 7 pm The ‘drive for five’ starts here. The Dubs to stroll home. Prediction: Dublin Ulster SFC Quarter-Final

Roscommon v Mayo: Five Key Battles  SEAMUS DUKE

stage with a good performance against Harrison, who is a top class defender.

1: Brendan Harrison v Conor Cox

2: Keith Higgins v Diarmuid Murtagh

Two excellent players. This will be a huge game for the Listowel Emmets man. He can announce himself on the national

3: Aidan O’Shea and Matthew Ruane v Tadhg O’Rourke and Niall Daly

Fermanagh v Donegal on Sunday in Enniskillen at 2 pm This will not be the most attractive game to watch. Fermanagh are very hard to break down and will relish this challenge. With Michael Murphy on board a hesitant vote goes to Donegal. Prediction: Donegal Leinster SFC Quarter-Finals

The outcome here could be the deciding factor of the match. If O’Shea can influence the game the way he has done so this year, Roscommon will be in trouble. A huge task for the Roscommon lads who will have to be on top form.

4: Conor Hussey v Jason Doherty Doherty has flourished since James Horan returned and he is a key player. Conor Hussey will relish the challenge in his first really big championship game.

5: Cathal Cregg v Lee Keegan

Mayo v Roscommon on Saturday in Castlebar at 7 pm Previewed in detail elsewhere in the paper this week. Prediction: Mayo Leinster SHC Round Robin Galway v Wexford on Sunday in Pearse Stadium at 4 pm Looks like this could be the hurling game of the weekend. Wexford let Dublin off the hook last weekend while Galway were not convincing against Carlow. I think there might be an upset here. Prediction: Wexford Ulster SFC Quarter-Final

What a battle this promises to be between two classy operators. A mouth-watering clash awaits.

Two very experienced players here. Presuming he is played at 11, Cathal Cregg will want the vastly experienced Keegan going back towards his own goal rather than going the other way – where he can be very dangerous. A fascinating duel in prospect.

Tyrone v Antrim on Saturday in Armagh at 6 pm Tyrone will be hoping to get another crack at the All-Ireland title this year. They will encounter few problems here. Prediction: Tyrone Connacht SFC Semi-Final

Westmeath v Laois on Sunday in Tullamore at 2 pm This could be the football game of the day between two very evenly matched sides. Laois have some very good players but Jack Cooney is getting a nice tune out of the players in his native county. They might just edge it by a point or two. Prediction: Westmeath Longford v Kildare at 4 pm Kildare stuttered against Wicklow in round one. Longford have a great championship record in recent years. However, it’s hard to see them winning here. Prediction: Kildare

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The 33-year itch… Roscommon’s last championship win in Castlebar was in ‘86  SEAMUS DUKE

The 1980s were a bleak time for Roscommon football. The brilliant team of the late 1970s and 1980 were by then a distant memory. Star players like Dermot Earley, Pat Lindsay, Tom Heneghan, John O’Connor, Mick Finneran and Seamus Hayden had moved on. At the beginning of 1986 Mayo were joint favourites to win the All-Ireland senior football title. When Roscommon were drawn to play Mayo in the first round of the Connacht SFC in 1986, they were not given a hope by anyone of beating their neighbours at MacHale Park in Castlebar. However, a quite brilliant display from Roscommon and the two McManus

brothers – Tony and Eamonn – in particular, helped Roscommon to one of the sweetest wins they had in the Connacht Championship in many years. Mayo 0-12 Roscommon 1-11 (at MacHale Park, Castlebar) What happened on the June 15th, 1986 on a sweltering day in Castlebar restored many people’s faith in Roscommon football. It was a searing hot day in Castlebar and the 17,500 crowd were treated to a real humdinger of a championship game which began in sensational fashion. After ninety seconds of play Tony McManus netted what was probably the

finest goal he scored in his long and distinguished football career in championship football. Seamus Killoran fielded brilliantly at midfield, he passed to Tom Óg O’Brien, who spotted Tony Mac free down the centre and after one hop and a solo he unleashed a fantastic shot from twenty yards into the top corner of the Mayo net. A minute later, Paul Earley rattled over another Roscommon point and corner-forward Adrian Garvey raced through for another Roscommon score in the 7th minute to give the Primrose and Blue a shock five-point lead. Rattled, Mayo gradually got going and points from Jimmy Maughan, Kevin McStay and Padraig Brogan saw them back to within two by the 19th minute.

Tony Mac scored another great point on the stroke of half-time and at that stage Roscommon led by 1-5 to 0-4. Liam MacHale’s shot came back off a post in the 10th minute of the new half. Meanwhile, Gay Sheerin made two brilliant saves to deny Padraig Brogan first, and then Willie Joe Padden. Willie Joe Padden’s point in the 16th minute of the second half brought the margin back to two and Brogan reduced the gap even further with a point from a free two minutes later. After Brogan equalised with 13 minutes to go, the crowd expected that Mayo would go on and win it. But Roscommon pulled two clear again with points from Paul Earley and Adrian Garvey. However, Padraig Brogan was

Roscommon Senior football team, 1986, pictured prior to their shock victory over Mayo at Castlebar.

Action from the Connacht Senior Football Championship as Willie Joe Padden grabs possession with Roscommon’s Padraig McNeill and Gerry Fitzmaurice closing in. Photos courtesy of Tony Conboy

the one Mayo player who was excelling. He kicked a mighty 35-metre point in the 27th minute and a converted free from the same player levelled the scores. Now a draw looked oddson. However, the McManus brothers had other ideas. As the clock ticked past 35 minutes, Tony Mac gained possession almost 60 yards from the Mayo goal and turned and kicked an outrageous point that brought the Roscommon supporters to their feet. There was even more excitement on the kick-out when Eamonn McManus caught the ball and powered over another brilliant point. Then Mickey Kearns blew the final

whistle and it was all over. The Primrose and Blue supporters swarmed onto the MacHale Park pitch to celebrate with their heroes. I recall heading back to Ballinlough that evening where a brilliant night was had by one and all all in Fitzmaurice’s bar. It’s hard to believe that Roscommon have not beaten Mayo in the senior championship in Castlebar since that famous day. It’s time that gap was bridged! Roscommon: Gay Sheeran; Gary Wynne, Pat Doorey, Harry Keegan; Paul Hickey, Gerry Fitzmaurice, Danny Murray; Seamus Killoran, Padraig McNeill; Eamonn McManus Junior, Tony Mc-

Manus (1-3), Eamonn McManus Senior (0-3); Tom Og O’Brien, Paul Earley (0-3), Adrian Garvey (03). Subs: Pat Gaynor for Killoran, Seanie McNeill for O’Brien, Anthony McManus for Doorey. Mayo: Eugene Lavin; Martin Carney, Peter Ford, Jimmy Browne; Frank Noone, PJ McGarry, John Finn; Liam McHale, Willie Joe Padden (0-1); Padraig Brogan (0-8), Jimmy Burke, Noel Durkin (01); Tom Reilly, Jimmy Maughan (0-1), Kevin McStay (0-1). Subs: M Fitzmaurice for Maughan, MJ Mullan for McStay, J Lindsay for Noone. Referee: Mickey Kearns (Sligo).

Frankie: ‘Player turnover will hamper Rossies’  SEAMUS DUKE

Fans pictured at the recent Roscommon/Leitrim game in Dr. Hyde Park. Pictures: Michael McCormack

Frankie Dolan was on the last Roscommon team to beat Mayo in the championship (2001 Connacht Final) and while he would dearly love to see Roscommon win in Castlebar on Saturday, he says that Roscommon’s huge player turnover in the past 12 months could tell in the end. Speaking to People Sport earlier this week, Frankie said: “Mayo put up a very big score against New York and while it may not have been much of a challenge, it got them up and running in the championship and James Horan seems to be doing very well with them since he has come back as manager. He seems to be able to get the best out of Mayo’s experienced players and they have blooded

a number of new young players to the squad as well. They are still a very good side. “On the other hand, Roscommon look much stronger this year and there is far more of an edge to their play. The Dalys are back in defence and they have added steel to Roscommon’s play, but the huge turnover of players from last year is going to be very hard to recover from. It’s a pity Roscommon were relegated in the league but they have been playing well in recent challenge games – but as we all know that will not count for a lot when it comes down to the championship,” he said. The St. Brigid’s legend believes history is also against this Roscommon team. “It’s 2001 since Roscommon beat Mayo in the sen-

ior championship and much longer than that since they won in Castlebar, so it is a very tall order to go there and win. Mayo are second favourites for the All-Ireland and deservedly so too and they have a great record

against Roscommon over the years. “It would be absolutely fantastic if Roscommon were to win and I wish them the best of luck it but it’s probably too much to hope for,” he concluded.

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Connacht SFC Semi-Final: Roscommon -v- Mayo Diarmuid O’Connor, in picture with Brian Stack (Roscommon) and Keith Higgins (Mayo) during the drawn All-Ireland quarter-final at Croke Park in 2017, says provincial success still means a lot to Mayo. Picture: Andrew Fox

Only focus is Rossies – Captain O’Connor  SEAMUS DUKE

Mayo captain, Diarmuid O’Connor, says they are taking it one game at a time as they look to regain provincial supremacy. “We were good in patches against New York. There was plenty for us

to work on and we did that straight away during our training stint out there, so we are always looking to improve. “We played Roscommon in the league and it was a huge battle and we are expecting the same on Saturday night. It’s going to be a really

tough game but we are all looking forward to it. “I’m back in training myself after an injury so I’ll be in contention for a starting jersey on Saturday, which is great”. On Mayo’s league success, he said: “It was great to win the National

Horan: ‘Rossies to pose big challenge’  SEAMUS DUKE

Mayo manager James Horan provided an injury update ahead of Saturday’s Connacht Championship semi-final meeting with Anthony Cunningham’s Roscommon side. “Our injured players are coming along well and it’s a race against time for some of them.

Diarmuid (O’Connor) is back training and is okay, and Cillian (O’Connor) is making good progress too. Seamie O’Sea is recovering while Donie Vaughan is carrying a knock and Tom Parsons is continuing to recover. But everyone else is fine. “We stayed on in New York for a few days after the match

out there and we found it very beneficial in terms of the squad. It was a very enjoyable few days and we trained hard and hopefully that will stand to us on Saturday. “Roscommon were unlucky in the league. Their game against us could have gone either way. Roscommon are a very physical side now under Anthony Cunningham and that’s making them very competitive. “Games against Roscommon are always tough, close, hard matches that will go right to the end and we know what to expect in MacHale Park on Saturday night. It’s up to us to be ready for that challenge and (to ensure) that we prepare properly and that’s what we are doing. I have to say I’m very excited about this challenge and I’m looking forward to it. “Every team wants to win their own provincial championship and we are no different. It would be massive for us to win the Connacht Championship, but that’s a long way off. We have a big challenge to face in the Connacht semi-final against Roscommon and that’s our sole focus,” he said.

League but we parked that the week afterwards. It was a fantastic win for the supporters and everyone at home, but our sole focus is the championship now. We prepared hard for New York and we are now doing the same for Roscommon. “It’s huge to win a Connacht title and

we would love to do that, but we have not talked about it at all. We are taking it game-by-game and week-by-week. We are concentrating on every single training session and not looking too far ahead. Our only concentration this week is on Roscommon, and let’s see what happens,” he said.

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election counts continue around the country, Mayo and Roscommon footballers will be meeting at MacHale Park to try to top the poll and qualify for this year’s Connacht Final against Galway. The odds strongly favour a home win, but Roscommon’s preparations have been very much under the radar and Anthony Cunningham’s men will travel with quiet confidence that they can be the first Primrose and Blue outfit to win in Castlebar in the senior championship since 1986. So what are the prospects for this match? At the start of this year there were so many questions hanging over this Mayo side. Was manager James Horan right to come back? Was the defeat in Newbridge against Kildare last summer the end of this magnificent team? Had Mayo’s older players finally come to the end of their careers? Unfortunately from a Roscommon point of view, the answers to those questions are that James Horan has added a fresh impetus to this Mayo team. He has added some new players too and the older experienced warriors are playing as well as ever. In fact, there is an argument to say they are playing better than ever in some cases. Winning the National hile

League has given them a huge boost and now they are once again on the trail of Connacht and All-Ireland glory. Many observers are of the opinion that Mayo are the only team capable of denying Dublin a fifth AllIreland title in a row. So where does that leave Roscommon? The league campaign ended in relegation, but there have been some encouraging signs from the Rossies this year. There is no doubt that the team is fitter and stronger and that the strength and conditioning work that has been done has clearly paid off. But the big question is whether Roscommon have the players to beat this Mayo team on Saturday. The plain and simple truth is that Roscommon will have to play out of their skins and Mayo will have to have an off day if the visitors are to win. It’s not beyond the bounds of possibility however. Firstly, Roscommon’s kick-out strategy will have to be spot-on. In the modern game, primary possession is absolutely vital. The Roscommon defence will have to tackle hard and fair and will have to try to tie down the Mayo danger men. James Horan has attempted to introduce a lot of pace into his attack and players like James Carr, Fergal Boland, Jason Doherty and Darren Coen will cause havoc if not marked tightly. Sean Mullooly, Conor Daly

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Can manager Anthony Cunningham mastermind Roscommon’s first senior championship win against Mayo in Castlebar since 1986? Pic: Mick McCormack

Speaking to local media in the aftermath of Roscommon’s quarter-final victory over Leitrim earlier this month, Anthony Cunningham said there is no better stage than Castlebar on which to test his players’ abilities. “We may have a score to settle with them after they beat us there in the league. “We want to give it a real go, we know how good they are; they’re everybody’s favourite for the All-Ireland, bar Dublin. They have been the bridesmaids without a doubt. “We want to show how good we are and there is no better place than Castlebar,” he said.

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Connacht SFC Semi-Final: Roscommon -v- Mayo

hoping to end in Castlebar and Davy Murray will have a big task in the full-back line. It also looks like Diarmuid O’Connor will be back from injury and he would be a big addition to the home side. However, the key battle in this game will be at midfield. The much-criticised Aidan O’Shea has finally found his best position, alongside the very impressive Matthew Ruane. Tadhg O’Rourke and whoever his partner is (Niall Daly or Enda Smith I presume) will have a huge task in this vital sector. O’Shea is the link man while Ruane motors forward. Anthony Cunningham and his selectors will have to come up with a plan to deal with the midfield area because it will be the winning and losing of the game. Mayo’s most dangerous line is their half-back line, and the likes of Paddy Durcan, Lee Keegan and newcomer James McCormack love to get forward. The Roscommon attack will have to push up on this Mayo half-back line and try to stop them attacking, which is no easy task. The Roscommon inside line will also be key on Saturday. Ultan Harney was deployed out the field against Leitrim and we will need him at his best again on Saturday. Conor

Cox and Diarmuid Murtagh will have the job of getting the scores and if they get enough ball they will convert. It’s also likely that team captain Enda Smith will be back, and on his best day he can be a match-winner. I would like to see him deployed in the half-forward line where he can assist at midfield if required. When the sides met on the opening weekend of the National League campaign there was only a point between them, but I am not so sure that we can use that clash as any kind of a pointer to Saturday. It was a game played in the worst weather I have ever seen at an inter-county game, and both sides were in experimental mode. Roscommon have played in the last three Connacht finals (four, counting the replay in 2016) so the excuse of having an inexperienced team cannot be used. However, the rate of player turnover for a small county like Roscommon is absolutely massive. Of the Roscommon team that started against Leitrim, there were only four survivors from the team that started the 2018 Connacht Final against Galway, which is some change in less than a year. Make no mistake, Ros-

common are travelling with a chance of a win, but it’s an outside one. They will have to frustrate Mayo and deny them any space for over 70 minutes if they are to prosper. They will have to be in the game with fifteen minutes to go to have a chance. It has been thirtythree years since Roscommon fans have come back from Castlebar with a smile on their faces in the senior football championship. It’s a long, long time and I have

written about that day in detail elsewhere in the paper this weekend. Remember that in 1986 Roscommon were not given a chance either, yet they pulled off a famous win. In sport anything is possible. To win this game would be one of Roscommon’s best wins in many decades and would open up all sorts of possibilities for the team. Roscommon will derive inspiration from Cavan’s big win against Monaghan last

weekend and it proves that anything can happen in the championship ‘on the day’. But one has got to be realistic too. James Horan is a very astute manager. He is too experienced to allow Mayo to be complacent and they will be ready for a fierce Roscommon challenge. I am expecting Roscommon to severely test Mayo but the home side will probably have too much firepower in the end. Prediction: Mayo.

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