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PLANNING PERMISSION After a lengthy struggle with the Planning Department of my local County Council I was lucky to get planning permission to build a house on my site. Unfortunately, I delayed in starting the build and now my financial situation is such that I will not get finance for the build. The planning permission is due to expire next year. Is there anything I can do to protect it? Once an applicant receives planning permission they are expected to complete the relevant works within five years from the date of granting of that permission. An extension to this period could previously be obtained where substantial works were completed. In the case of a private dwelling house this usually meant the house being constructed to at least up to wall plate level. However, under the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2010 it is now possible to qualify for a once-off extension to your permission for a maximum of five years, even if you have not started construction at all. To avail of this extension you must demonstrate that there were “commercial, economic or technical” considerations which substantially interfered with you being able to start construction works. The Planning Authority does not need evidence of an applicant’s personal financial situation. Instead, it may base its decision on such matters such as national and local conditions or availability of credit. An applicant gets just one opportunity to apply for this extension of up to five years. The application for extension of permission must be sought prior to the expiry of the original planning permission. If the application for expiry is not made on time the planning permission will lapse. This column is prepared by Dolores Gacquin, Solicitor. Byrne Carolan Cunningham have offices in Athlone, Moate, Lanesborough and Galway. A person should always contact their solicitor to obtain legal advice specific to their own situation. The above column contains general information and cannot be relied upon as legal advice. * In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement

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e l p o e WATCHING P With PAUL HEALY

It’s not that big a deal… get over it! But it’s embarrassing, I mean, what if someone finds out? Nobody is going to find out! It’s not as if The Sunday Game cameras picked it up! Forget it ever happened. Enjoy the moment! Savour the success! Up da Rossies! Yeah, but it would be embarrassing, IF it got out. It won’t get out! (Awkward silence; they both stare into their pints) Look, we had a great day… We had, in fairness. We walked all around Salthill… Yeah, ‘cos we had to abandon the car because of traffic jams. It’s all part of the day out! We had a nice late breakfast, then we got to the match…and wow! You had to take your hat off to the Rossies… You couldn’t take your hat off in that first half…we got drenched. Yeah, there was a bad downpour, but what a joy the second half was! I mean, if Carlsberg did second halves… Yeah, it was great…until you did what you did. It could have been so embarrassing… Oh stop going on about it! Tell me how it happened again…I mean, why didn’t you just call me? Look, it’s very simple. A minute or so

Endangered Species The barstool boyos

to go in the game, we’re on the point of winning a Connacht title, and you’re still a couple of rows in front of me chatting to your old boss. I’m trying to get your attention, I want to share the moment of victory with my old buddy, I have one eye on the game and one on you, but there’s no eye contact. So…all I did was put my fingers in my mouth for a split second and emit a loud, shrill whistle to try and get your attention…

Yeah… Well, how was I to know…that a few people thought it was the final whistle, promptly invaded the pitch and were followed by hundreds more. Like sheep… Aptly for Roscommon…like sheep. Mortifying. Hundreds, maybe thousands of Roscommon fans race on to the pitch, all because of your silly whistling. But nobody knows! By the way, in all the commotion, I never asked if you went on to the pitch… Yeah, I did, but by the time I got near the centre circle, almost all of the invading fans had turned and were on their way back. Now THAT was embarrassing! What did you do? Well, I was going to give Conor Cox a bearhug, but I thought better of it. I just muttered ‘Cup of tea ready for you’ to the referee and shuffled off. Embarrassed. Embarrassed, there’s that word again! Yeah, and you’ll be rightly embarrassed if people find out that your ‘careless whistling’ prompted that pitch invasion. NOBODY KNOWS! The column! Aren’t we putting our little chats into that column in the paper! Oh yeah, sorry, everyone knows. Okay, a bit embarrassing…anyways, it’s your round… YOU CAN WHISTLE FOR IT!

PIC OF THE WEEK… There could only be one…Enda Smith lifts the Nestor Cup aloft. Picture: Michael McCormack

What we liked… Roscommon. 1-13. Galway. 0-12. Connacht champions. Super 8s. Super!

What we didn’t like… In the early 1980s, Majella Moynihan was dismissed from An Garda Síochána because she had a baby with a Garda colleague while unmarried. The revelations have rightly been widely condemned, with the Garda Commissioner offering a formal apology to Ms. Moynihan this week. The callous and shocking and pathetic action taken against this woman threatened to destroy her life. A stunned nation heard her powerful voice this week. It’s another shameful episode from our not-so-distant past.

‘Best pitch invasion in living memory’ Award It was a flashback to the old days as thousands, well, certainly hundreds, of Rossies invaded the pitch at the end of the Connacht Final between Galway and Roscommon. Except it wasn’t quite the end. Kudos to referee Barry Cassidy who managed to clear the pitch extremely quickly. The game resumed, and there was just time for Roscommon’s audacious No. 14 Conor Cox to kick over another point. Cue the final whistle and another pitch invasion. G’wan the Rossies!!!

Our Alternative Awards The ‘PR move of the week’ Award We knew nothing about her last week, and we don’t know much more about her now. But we have heard of her – now. We don’t watch Love Island – repeat, we don’t watch Love Island – but it was virtually impossible to avoid the ‘news’ that a Longford model had ‘shook up’ the reality programme. Step forward Maura Higgins, who is – apparently – causing quite a stir on a show that we absolutely (genuinely) do not watch.

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Local youth work service to continue Local politicians say that Minister Katherine Zappone has confirmed that the youth work service provided by Youth Work Ireland in County Roscommon and East Galway will continue uninterrupted over the summer months. There were concerns raised following the award of a new contract for youth work services in the Galway/Roscommon catchment that no service

would be provided over the next four months, but clarity has now been provided through Galway Roscommon Education & Training Board (GRETB) to Minister Zappone that this service will continue uninterrupted. Deputy Denis Naughten: “This is the second time in recent years that there have been changes to the delivery of youth services in the area and I have pointed out to both Minister Zappone

Deputy Murphy said that GRETB has confirmed that it will continue to fund youth services in County Roscommon.

and the Chief Executive of GRETB, Mr. David Leahy, that such chopping and changing is undermining the valuable service needed in East Galway and Roscommon. “I have, as a result, requested that the Education & Training Board engage with the youth service providers to ensure that they have regard of the need for a continuity of the staff working with young people in the area” concluded Denis Naughten. Deputy Eugene Murphy said that he had raised this matter in the Dáil last week with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. He was now pleased that there is no threat to the service, commenting: “Well done to all the young people who protested against this. I was glad to join with the many young people to highlight this issue in the Dáil”. Deputy Murphy said that GRETB has confirmed that it will continue to fund youth services in County Roscommon until the end of September 2019. The funding, which amounts to just over €57,000 for July, August and September, will be drawn down from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) in order to ensure continuity of service.

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PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor

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Home are the heroes…

The Roscommon team and management received a ‘heroes welcome’ when they returned to Roscommon town last Sunday night. Pictures: Emma Healy.

ven on Wednesday morning (yesterday) the questions kept coming on the drive to school. “Which do you think was the best Roscommon goal…the first one against Mayo, or the one against Galway on Sunday?” It just shows you how much excitement and joy and positivity a win such as Sunday’s creates. All over the county, young boys and girls have a huge pep in their step this week, an extra portion of ambition, expanded dreams too as they kick a ball around in the garden on these fresh summer evenings. The adults are pretty happy too.

hat a day Sunday was! A game of, to put it in an ‘Irish way’, three halves! Roscommon were going fine for 20 minutes or so, doing things right, playing with confidence and common sense, living fairly comfortably with their vaunted opponents. At 0-5 apiece, we were engaged in an even battle, a nicely poised and relatively entertaining contest. Then, as the rain lashed down, Galway were suddenly upping the tempo, Roscommon losing their way. We were a boxer on the ropes; penned back, unable to retain our composure. Galway picked off a few scores. Conditions were slippery, Roscommon energy levels seemed to drop, suddenly our quality of passing dipped and, zig-zagging maroon shadows aside, it was greyness all around. Roscommon’s dream was dying in not so slow motion. These terrific Roscommon men must have looked deep into their hearts at halftime. An early point on the resumption of play was the settler. Then, that wonderful goal. Darcy’s sumptuous pass was a thing

of beauty, but it seemed to scream an instruction – ‘Attack! Attack!’ Cathal Cregg did not seek clarity; he scampered into the distance with the purposefulness of a courier who had great news to deliver. When Diarmuid Murtagh raced ahead of Cregg, we were watching the game’s defining moment in slow motion; seconds later, more like poetry in motion. Forget, for a moment, the kick-pass and subsequent finish…this was all about footballing instinct, intelligence, beauty. Cregg’s pass was the definition of perfect timing; Murtagh’s finish, low and to a narrow space between ‘keeper and post, was magnificent. From then on, Roscommon mastered the opposition. The Roscommon defence was superb, Killoran and O’Rourke took control in midfield, and Murtagh and Cox were ruthlessly brilliant up front. But there were heroes everywhere; every Roscommon player contributing magnificently to a lionhearted, quality second-half performance. In the last ten minutes or so, we showed a level of ‘cuteness’ which was so important…precisely the same type of tactics that top teams have used against us over the years. Now, in deep defensive positions, and with tension levels high, Roscommon excelled further in their ball retention and composure…winning great turnovers (the best of them by Cathal Cregg) then keeping possession, drawing fouls, slowing the game down, squeezing the last remnants of hope from a broken, dispirited Galway. There had been flair too from Roscommon; now was the time to close this out. Still, there were heartstopping moments at the end, O’Malley in the Roscommon goal dropping to his knees – we were doing the same in spirit – to keep a dangerous ball out. Then a flashing cross-shot at the end that

thankfully evaded players and the target. It was a thoroughly deserved and magnificent victory.

the gleaming Nestor Cup the symbol of the great journey they’ve been on, the symbol of what they’ve achieved. Heroes.

ow we should dare to dream big. That’s not hype, it’s just the natural evolution of our levels of hope! Why shouldn’t we think big? Roscommon footballers have been in the last eight of the All-Ireland series for three years in a row now. We’re Connacht champions, and we’ve just defeated Mayo and Galway. Some years back, a provincial success would have put us into the last four. Now we should aspire to making it to that elite level. We cannot talk about famines and being starved of success and then look the other way when we begin to frequent the top table. This is the time to push on, to build further on the momentum of recent times…to strike for further glory. Of course it’s going to be tough…we haven’t forgotten the bruising, sobering experience that was last year’s Super 8s. But Roscommon are steelier now, are playing with great confidence and structure, have a wonderful never-say-die resilience, and an abundance of quality too. We seem to have progressed significantly on the physicality/conditioning front; we have more to do, but the trend is thrilling. It is obvious, observing the management and players, that Roscommon are intent on continuing this journey with conviction, intent on being very competitive in the Super 8s. Whatever happens, it has already been a great and memorable season. This Connacht campaign has been magical. But we are not supporting actors in the Super 8s’ production which is coming up; it’s our time, a stage we’re worthy of, and this magnificent group of players can blossom further on it.

here were no speeches at the informal homecoming; all the talking had been done on the pitch. At just after 10.30 pm on Sunday night, the Connacht champions arrived back in Roscommon town in that distinctive Club Rossie bus. Hundreds of fans had gathered; mobile phones were held high to capture the scenes for posterity, or at least for now, the fans cheering and applauding as the beaming players emerged with the cup. And what gentlemen they are! They met the fans with humility and shared joy, posing for selfies, chatting, engaging, operating on adrenaline,

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When Diarmuid Murtagh raced ahead of Cregg, we were watching the game’s deﬁning moment in slow motion; seconds later, more like poetry in motion

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Cabinet approval of Fair Deal reform welcomed …but Fitzmaurice wants clarity Local politicians Michael Fitzmaurice and Maura Hopkins have welcomed the Cabinet’s approval of proposed reforms to the Fair Deal Scheme. However, Deputy Fitzmaurice said that he is keen for some clauses to be clarified. Approval from Cabinet for the proposed Fair Deal Scheme reforms was announced recently by the Minister of Health, Simon Harris, along with the Department’s Minister of State, Jim Daly. At the moment, people availing of the scheme have to contribute up to 80% of their income and up to 7.5% of the value of any assets held towards their cost of care. The 7.5% only applies to a person’s home for the first three years of their care as part of the Nursing Homes Support – aka Fair Deal – Scheme. Until now, this threeyear cap did not apply to farms or businesses. The extension of the cap, should it get the green light, to farms and businesses will only apply where a family successor continues to farm the land – or operate the business – for a period of six years. Commenting on the developments, Deputy Fitzmaurice said: “These proposed changes are a welcome boost to the many farm families who are struggling to cover nursing home costs for their loved ones. In some instances, families have had to consider selling off land to cover the costs – which could make the farm unviable for future generations. “While it has been disappointing that the Government has dragged its heels over this reform, it is now imperative that the extension of the three-year cap to farms and businesses is formalised as quickly as possible. “The fact that the changes will apply retrospectively to those already in care as well as those who may go into care in the coming months is also a huge boost to farm families”. However, the Roscommon-Galway TD is keen for the minister to clarify details surrounding clauses to allow the three-year cap to be extended. Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins said that proposed changes to the Fair Deal Scheme will have a positive impact on farm families and those in business. Senator Hopkins said: “These changes will have a very positive impact for families with farms or who are in business. These changes will ensure the future viability of many farms by allowing them to be passed on to close family members without an unsustainable debt burden. “The primary condition is that the successor on the farm must give an undertaking to continue working the land for at least six years. I will continue to lobby on this sixyear commitment in order to ensure that it doesn’t place an unfair burden on farm families”.

STRAIGHT TALKING

WITH SEAMUS DUKE

‘It’s time for Mr Ross to come outside the M50 and talk to rural people’ I note that at the launch of the Climate Change Action Plan on Monday, the great Minister for Transport Shane Ross took time out from his latest photoshoot to tell the nation that he is going to “get them out of their cars” and that there are several other proposals to get people to reduce carbon emissions over the next ten years. There is no doubt that serious measures have to be taken to help combat climate change, but as usual rural Ireland is at the very back of the queue when it comes to consideration in these matters. I get up at 6 am four mornings a week and travel to Tullamore to work. Can Mr. Ross suggest an alternative to the diesel car that I drive to get there? The Luas extension, the Metro Link and improved bus services are not much good to me here in Roscommon. When Mr. Ross and his friends hike the price of diesel, he will be penalising me – and tens of thousands like me – who simply have no alternative to using the car to get to work. Change to an electric car as an alternative? Have you seen the price of the electric cars on the market at the moment, and the lack of charging facilities around the country? It’s time for Mr. Ross to come outside the M50 and talk to rural people and stop preaching from on high. Can Mr. Ross explain where he is going to get the billions of euro they collect every year in VRT and other taxes on the

sale of cars and vans? What taxes will the Government be increasing to make up the shortfall? Climate Change plans sound fine, but there must be a balance struck between urban dwellers and those of us who live in rural Ireland. I also see where the Government are planning to ban diesel cars from the centre of towns and cities. I’m sure that the business communities will have something to say about. All these suggestions sound great and look good on paper, but very few people who make those suggestions actually think about how they might work in practice.

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I get up at 6 am four mornings a week and travel to Tullamore to work. Can Mr. Ross suggest an alternative to the diesel car that I drive to get there? The Luas extension, the Metro Link and improved bus services are not much good to me here in

I notice too that there was very little in Monday’s plan about agriculture, and what the Government intends to do about farmers who rely on diesel vehicles to do their daily work. Too sharp of a nettle to grasp, methinks! There is certainly a clamour for action to be taken on climate change. Of course since the recent election – which saw the Green Party make significant gains – the Government (and every other political party) are falling over themselves to be seen to have a ‘Green Agenda’. A lot of this is naked political opportunism fanned by the election results. I know that we have to be seen to do our bit here in Ireland, but until the likes of the USA and China take this problem seriously, the efforts we are making here won’t make a blind bit of difference in global terms. I am certainly not denying that Climate Change is a major issue for our generation and that something will have to be done – and quickly too – but it must be better thought out than the knee-jerk reaction that we saw on Monday. If the price of a litre of desel rises 10 cent in the Budget as a result of increased carbon taxes, it is the people of rural Ireland that will be hardest hit. That’s the simple reality. Let’s see how that affects the ‘Green Agenda’.

Group from Ballaghaderreen honoured at Áras

Pictured at a garden party at Áras an Uachtarain yesterday (Wednesday) where members of a Ballaghaderreen group which works with asylum seekers and refugees was honoured were (l-r): Martin Coyle, Catherine Coyle, Anne Phelan, Michael Geraghty, James Gannon, President Michael D. Higgins, Youssef Elaabous, Carol Jane Wilson, Sajjad Hussain and Seamus O’Grady.

A group of people from Ballaghaderreen were honoured by President Michael D. Higgins at a garden party at Áras an Uachtarain yesterday (Wednesday) for their work in helping asylum seekers and refugees. The group was honoured for their efforts in helping dozens of residents at the Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre in the Abbeyfield Hotel in the Ballaghaderreen integrate into the local community. President Higgins thanked all those involved before highlighting the talent and skills being brought to Ireland by asylum seekers and refugees. He called on the people of Ireland to help immigrants and added that there was a need to improve the direct provision system.

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NewsPeople Meeting of Rahara Graveyard committee A meeting of the Rahara Old Church and Graveyard Committee will be held in Rahara National School on Monday, June 24th at 9 pm. All welcome.

NEWS…at a glance

Annual Fuerty Cemetery Mass The annual Fuerty Cemetery Mass will take place on Friday, June 28th. Families are invited to tidy up their graves and to remove all withered flowers and wreaths that are not looking their best from graves. The Mass will take place at 7 pm.

Country Music fundraiser in Foxe’s pub

Solstice Choir at St Joseph’s Church Roscommon Solstice Choir will perform in St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle on Friday, June 21st at 8.30 pm. Admission €10 and doors open at 8 pm (bring a cushion). All proceeds will go towards St. Joseph’s Church, Boyle Church of Ireland and Touch Ireland (Shannonside Group).

MS Ireland Church gate collections This Saturday and Sunday (June 22nd and 23rd), Co. Roscommon branch of MS Ireland is holding its annual Church gate collection at Mass times at Athleague Church. Branch work is made possible through fundraising and the branch would like to extend a word of gratitude to its loyal Church

between 6 and 13 years. Each child who attends the camp will receive a jersey, halfzip training top and backpack. Cost is €60 per child, €115 for two children, €160 for three, and €45 per child thereafter. Online booking is essential at kelloggsculcamps.ie in order to guarantee your child a place at the camp. For further information, please contact Willie Hegarty, Roscommon GAA Games Manager, on 086-8356227 or email willie. hegarty.gm.roscommon@gaa.ie.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday of last week were Nuala, Dermot and Anne Hughes. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

gate collectors and their helpers. As this is its main source of income, the branch is asking for the public’s usual generous support to ensure it can continue its work which began over forty years ago in this area.

holidays. Meetings will recommence in September.

Roscommon, Galway and Mayo Local Forum meetings are taking a break for the summer

from Monday, July 1st to Friday, July 5th from 10 am to 2.30 pm daily for boys and girls aged

Roscommon GAA Kelloggs Local Forum meetings take Cúl Camps The annual Roscommon GAA Kelloggs summer break Cúl camp will take place in Dr. Hyde Park

Foxe’s Pub in Roscommon will play host to a Country Music Night fundraiser this Saturday (June 22nd) from 9 pm in order to raise funds for Ireland’s DiaEuro Futsal squad ahead of their upcoming trip to Kiev in the Ukraine for July’s European Championships. Local man, Aidan Raftery, is the team’s sports therapist and the team is made up of players who have Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Ireland will compete at the European DiaEuro Futsal Championships from July 21st to July 26th. Funds raised at this Saturday’s event will go towards flights, accommodation, equipment and gear, etc. Music on the night will be provided by Adrian Martin Murphy and there will be a draw with some great prizes on offer. There are also Diabetes Ireland sponsorship cards in businesses around Roscommon at €2 per line or €5 for three lines. The draw will take place on the night. Businesses or individuals who would like to donate a prize can do so by emailing: arsportstherapyclinic@outlook.ie or calling 089-4304496. Further details are also available on social media.

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TOP: Pictured are winners in Roscommon Equestrian Centre’s School Showjumping League: Keevey, Charlotte, Lucy, Andrea from Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown.

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LEFT: Pictured are winners in Roscommon Equestrian Centre’s School Showjumping League: Rory, Thomas and Sarah from Roscommon Community College.

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Saddle up for Roscommon Equestrian Centre!

Fun Summer Camps start on June 25th

Ava, Sarah, Suzanne and Allanna, who competed for Glenamaddy Community School in Roscommon Equestrian Centre’s School Showjumping League.

Ellen, Joshua, Katie and Kirstin who competed for Roscommon Community College in Roscommon Equestrian Centre’s School Showjumping League.

Situated at the foot of the Slieve Bawn mountain in ‘Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands’, the Kelly family has been running Roscommon Equestrian Centre for the past sixteen years. Featuring an impressive Tack Shop stocking all the top brands and a spacious canteen, the facility offers a variety of activities during the school holidays and can cater for birthday parties, Communion and Confirmation parties, Christmas and Easter and other special events. Large numbers of surrounding secondary schools competed in various divisions in a jumping league over 13 weeks and it was hugely popular and competitive and was won by RCC & Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown. See pictures of winners and some runners up. It will start again in September when schools return

after summer holidays so keep an eye on social media and posters in schools. When it comes to learning how to ride, Roscommon Equestrian Centre’s professional and friendly team offers lessons to beginners and advanced riders and from all ages from under 5s in our ‘Giddy-Up Club’ every Saturday and Sunday morning to private lessons for both adults

and children and groups rides for adults each Friday. Gift vouchers are also available and among our special offers is the 1-hour Family Ticket at just €70 for two adults and two children. Starting on Tuesday, June 25th, young riders can own their very own pony for a week at one of our fabulous Summer Camps! The Roscommon Equestrian

Centre Summer Camps feature a variety of fantastic activities including: Pony and Horse Riding and Trekking; Equine Arts and Crafts; Grooming; Jumping; Treasure Hunt; Stable Management; Races; Cross-Country; Obstacle Course; Horse Quizzes; Games and much, much more. Full camps run from Tuesday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm while Half Camps run from 10 am to 1.30 pm or 1.30 pm to 5 pm and cost from as little as €7 per hour! The Summer Camps are growing in popularity among teenagers and this year will feature terrific new cross-country jumps! Booking is available on 0863270984 and Summer Camps run from Tuesday, June 25th through the summer holidays until August 16th.

Doireann and Leon, who competed for Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar in Roscommon Equestrian Centre’s School Showjumping League.

SUMMER t a S P M CA TEEN CAMP – Tuesday 25th June to Friday 28th June Pony & Horse Riding & Trekking, Equine Arts & Crafts, Grooming, Jumping, Treasure Hunt, Stable Management, Races, X-Country, Obstacle Course, Hacking, Horse Quizzes, Games, plus lots, lots more

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Showcasing Roscommon! Roscommon County Tourism brand, website and brochure, showcasing the county to the tourist

Pictured at the launch of the new Roscommon Tourism Brand, Website and Brochure in King House, Boyle. Photo Brian Farrell

Pictured at the launch of the new Roscommon Tourism Brand, Website and Brochure in King House, Boyle: Cathaoirleach Paschal Fitzmaurice pictured with Eiméar Dowd, Tourism Officer Roscommon County Council, Charlie and Bridie Finneran, Derryglad Folk Museum and Eugene Cummins, Chief Executive Roscommon County Council. Photo Brian Farrell.

Pictured at the launch of the new Roscommon Tourism Brand, Website and Brochure in King House, Boyle: Cathaoirleach Paschal Fitzmaurice pictured with ( from left) Breata Coyle ( Roscommon Tourism) Majella Hunt, Director of Services with Roscommon County Council, and Eiméar Dowd, Tourism Officer Roscommon County Council. Photo Brian Farrell

Pictured at the launch of the new Roscommon Tourism Brand, Website and Brochure in King House, Boyle: Cathaoirleach Paschal Fitzmaurice pictured with Jeff Kay ( JDK Design), Brian Nearney ( Boyle Town Team) and Eugene Cummins Chief Executive, Roscommon County Council. Photo Brian Farrell. At the launch of the new Roscommon Tourism Brand, Website and Brochure in King House, Boyle was Michael Coyne, (who celebrated his 102nd birthday last January), pictured at the launch with Cathaoirleach Paschal Fitzmaurice and Chief Executive Eugene Cummins. Photo Brian Farrell

Pictured at the launch of the new Roscommon Tourism Brand, Website and Brochure in King House, Boyle: Roscommon Arts Officer Mary Mullins and Cllr Orla Leyden. Photo Brian Farrell

Pictured at the launch were Louise Fitzpatrick, Lough Key Forest and Activity Park and Eugene Cummins, Chief Executive, Roscommon County Council. Photo Brian Farrell

Pictured at the launch of the new Roscommon Tourism Brand, Website and Brochure in King House, Boyle: Patricia Golden, Una Bhan Tourism and Louise Fitzpatrick, Lough Key Forest and Activity Park. Photo Brian Farrell

oscommon County Council, through the Tourism Department, have launched a new Roscommon County Tourism brand, website and brochure, showcasing the county to the tourist and making Roscommon a tourism destination for all to consider. Working with Design West, the new brand for Roscommon Tourism was designed to represent the various elements of tourism within the county. The Celtic weave symbol refers to Roscommon’s rich heritage of great tribes, wealthy chieftains and dynastic families. It also represents a water element which is surrounding the county, and fish jumping throughout our amazing waterways. The centre feature acts as a portal to the memories of Roscommon – to the trials and epic landscapes of the county; the historical sites you will encounter; and the experiences, communities and welcoming warm nature of our people. The new website visitroscommon. ie was designed by JDK Design, around the concept of the new tourism brand. It introduces the visitor to the four themed experiences to discover in Roscommon – Heritage, Water, Trails and Activities. The website details the various activities, attractions, accommodation and eateries which Roscommon has to offer the visitor; provides you with details on planning your trip; how to get here by bus, road or rail; and gives you up to date information on the latest events which will be taking place in the county. The new brochure details the offering of the website and also provides the visitor with a detailed map of all tourism activities available throughout the county. Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice, told the gathering that: “Through working together ¬ – from community, to tourism provider, to Roscommon County Council, to Failte Ireland ¬– we can build a quality product which is appealing, accessible and memorable”. Mr. Eugene Cummins, Chief Executive of Roscommon County Council, in launching the new brand, website and brochure, said that this development would “enable growth in the tourism sector throughout the county for the coming years”. He stated that “Roscommon County Council recognise that tourism is an important economic driver in Co. Roscommon, particularly from a rural tourism perspective; and has a compelling role to play in safeguarding and growing jobs in the local economy. “Through the development of an easily identifiable brand and a modern easily navigated website, Roscommon county becomes a recognisable Tourism location for the tourist from both home and abroad”. * For more information, check out visitroscommon.ie or pick up a copy of Explore Roscommon in your nearest information point.

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Launch of ‘Cloonfour NS through the Decades’ Friday, the 21st of June promises to be a memorable day for the community of Cloonfour N.S. It will see the launch of ‘Cloonfour N.S. through the Decades’, a short book compiled by the pupils of this two-teacher school based between Tarmonbarry and Rooskey. Principal, Ms. Ciara Kearney explained that the project began in January. Staff delved into the old school roll books, which date back to 1896, and selected a past pupil from each decade dating back to the 1930s. The students of Cloonfour themselves devised questions to put to the past pupils. Interviews were held – and with this, the

book was born! “This history project encompasses the whole community, with records, stories and memories being sent into the school – the response was overwhelming”, acknowledges Ms. Kearney. “Throughout the decades, you can see how certain aspects of school life have remained intact to this day, however the progression within the teaching methodologies and in particular the development of positive reinforcement as an alternative to discipline procedures has thankfully changed. The students got a real insight into what school was like throughout the decades in Cloon-

four N.S. and were in awe and disbelief at some of the stories retold by past pupils”. Ms. Kearney acknowledges the part the school community plays in such a small school and feels both “privileged and fortunate” to be part of the Tarmonbarry parish. The launch takes place in Cloonfour NS on Friday, June 21st at 12 noon and will be followed by refreshments with a collection of school archives, publishings, photographs and much more being displayed in the school. A warm invitation is extended to everyone to atPictured at the American Tea Party in Kilteevan Community Centre last Friday night were tend this special event. Michelle Neilan and Evelyn Spellman. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Confirmation that a contract has now been signed for the operation of a second air ambulance base in Ireland – to be located in Cork – has been welcomed by Independent TD Denis Naughten. Deputy Naughten says it will take pressure off the air ambulance which is based in Athlone. Speaking to the Roscommon People, Deputy Naughten that he had a commitment to establish a second air ambulance covering the southern part of the country included in the Programme for Government and again incorporated into the Department of Health’s Plan for the reform of trauma services across the country. Deputy Naughten said: “At present Ireland has one dedicated air ambulance – based at Custume Barracks in Athlone. Now, the development of a second air ambulance at Rathcoole, near Millstreet in Co. Cork, will allow the Athlone-based service to respond to more emergencies in the Midlands and West of Ireland”. He added: “Since the current service was launched in 2012, the air ambulance in Athlone has saved countless lives. Now with a second air ambulance coming on stream, the dedicated team from the Air Corps and National Ambulance Service advance paramedics in Athlone will be in a position to respond to many more emergencies”.

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Ballaghaderreen GAA Mid-Summer Party Ballaghaderreen GAA will host a Mid-Summer Party at The Brusna Inn, Ballaghaderreen this Sunday (23rd) with a bonfire and barbeque from 3 pm to 7 pm. Special guests on the night will be UNOWHO and entry is €10 with children free when accompanied by an adult.

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A FUN FUNDRAISER…

‘The Kube’ in aid of Kilmurry Hall Kilmurry Hall Committee recently embarked on a major fundraising drive which will culminate in hosting ‘The Kube’ in Kilbride Community Centre on this Friday, 21st of June, commencing at 8.30 pm. This fun event is of course directly based on the popular TV show of the same name and will see 36 contestants compete to become the overall Kube champion of the region. Kilmurry Hall was originally opened in the 1970s when the local community converted the old Church into a parish hall. Further improvements took place in the late 1980s and an extension was built to the premises about 20 years ago. The current chairperson of Kilmurry Hall Committee is Cllr. Liam Callaghan, who explains that the local community has always supported the building both financially and in terms of voluntary commitment. “As a result of this buy-in by local people, there is great pride

in the local hall…it has been the focal point of many great community events. However, over the years the standard of such facilities has improved and the current committee applied successfully for LEADER funding, for the purpose of conducting a complete upgrade”. Cllr. Callaghan explained that to qualify for LEADER funding the group needed to raise some matching funding. He said: “I can’t thank the committee and the wider com-

munity enough for all their support. Every fundraising idea received great support”. There was also great support from local businesses and from many others, both locally and abroad. “We are now hosting this great community event in Kilbride Community Centre on Friday, the 21st of June. Tickets (€20), are selling fast. The committee invites everyone to support this event”. For more information, call Liam on 086-3325839.

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2012 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 2010 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 2009 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB CADDY RANGE 191 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 182 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 102HP Trendline 182 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 102HP 181 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 181 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI A/T 171 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 2.0TDI 150HP 171 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI Highline 171 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 150BHP 161 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 150HP (Extras) 152 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI 142 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI 131 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI 2012 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI 2011 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI 2010 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI 2009 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI TIGUAN RANGE 182 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI C/L“R”Line 182 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI C/L Extras 171 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI C/L 171 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI H/L Extras (10Km) 162 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI C/L 150HP 4X4 A/T 151 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI“R”Line 150BHP A/T 161 Volkswagen Tiguan Sports 152 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI TFN 151 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI L/L 141 Volkswagen Tiguan TFN 132 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI CITROEN RANGE 2011 Citroen Berlingo 2008 Citroen Berlingo 2012 Citroen Multi Space DSL 5 Seater 2012 Citroen C5 1.6HDI RENAULT RANGE 151 Renault Traffic DSL 1.6 142 Renault Traffic DSL Van 142 Renault master MWB H/R 2012 Renault Trafic 2.0DSL 2011 Renault Megane Estate 2011 Renault Kangoo 1.5DSL 2008 Renault Scenic 1.5DSL TOYOTA RANGE 171 Toyota RAV 4 D4D 161 Toyota Yaris 1.5 Petrol A/T hybrid 152 Toyota RAV 4 DSL 151 Toyota Auris 1.33 Sal 141 Toyota Proace 2.0DSL LWB 131 Toyota Verso 2.0DSL 7 Seater

€10,500 + VAT €11,000 €7,500 + VAT €6,000 + VAT €16,500 + VAT €16,000 + VAT €14,800 +VAT €12,500 + VAT €15,500 €12,500 + VAT €16,500 + VAT €12,500 + VAT €11,500 + VAT €10,500 + VAT €9,500 + VAT €8,500 €7,500 €6,500 €5,000 €4,000 €35,500 €32,500 €26,500 €32,500 €28,500 €24,500 €22,500 €21,000 €19,950 €15,500 €13,500 €13,000 €9,000 €5,500 €2,000 €8,500 €8,500 €12,500 €11,500 €10,500 + VAT €8,500 €5,500 €4,500 €4,500 €24,500 €14,500 €13,950 €14,500 €12,500 €14,500

2009 Toyota Landcruiser LWB 2010 Toyota Hiace LWB 2010 Toyota Corolla 1.4 Petrol 2005 Toyota Landcruiser LWB Passenger 2005 Toyota Corolla 1.4 5DR H/B 2001 Toyota Landcruiser KIA RANGE 161 Kia Sportage 1.7DSL 2011 Kia Sportage 1.7DSL 2010 Kia Soul 1.6DSL 2008 Kia Carens 2.0DSL FORD RANGE 171 Ford Fiesta 1.5 Petrol Zetec 151 Ford Focus 1.5 DSL 5Dr 142 Ford Transit LWB H/R 131 Ford Transit Connect 2012 Ford Transit T260 152 Ford Transit 350 LWB 125 PJ 141 Ford Transit 350 LWB 125 PJ 141 Ford Transit 2.0DSL Bus 14 Seater 141 Ford Transit DSL Connect 2010 Ford Kugo 2.0TDI 4X4 2011 Ford Transit 350 RWD 2010 Ford Transit T280 LWB 2010 Ford Fiesta DS 5Dr 2009 Ford Transit 2.2DSL 2008 Ford Transit T260 MITSUBISHI RANGE 171 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarin (Leather) A/T 151 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL 151 Mitsubishi Spacestar 1.0 5DR 151 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2DSL 7 Seater 4X4 141 Mitsubishi Pajero Exect 5 Seater (€333 Tax) 141 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DSL 141 Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater Commercial 141 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 DSL Passenger 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander Passenger 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2LWB 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 SWB 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 Sport NISSAN RANGE 171 Nissan Navara 2.5 Crew Cab 162 Nissan Qashqai 1.2 Petrol SV 161 Nissan Micra 1.2 5DR Automatic 161 Nissan Pulsar 5DR 151 Nissan Micra 5DR 141 Nissan Qashqai 1.5DSL 7 Seater 131 Nissan Micra 5DR 2012 Nissan Navara 2.5 Crew Cab (€333 TAX) 5 Seater Canopy 2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.5DSL 2011 Nissan Note 1.5 DSL Van MAZDA RANGE 141 Mazda 3 2.2 DSL Sport 131 Mazda 5 1.6 DSl 7 seater 2011 Mazda 3 1.6DSL

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182 BLACK 181 BROWN 181 SILVER 171 BLUE 172 BLACK 161 GREY 161 BLACK 161 BROWN 161 RED 152 RED 152 SILVER 151 BLUE 151 BLUE 151 SILVER 141 GOLD 141 GOLD 141 BLACK 141 GOLD 131 GOLD 131 BROWN 131 GOLD 2012 BLACK 2012 SILVER 2012 GOLD 2011 SILVER 2011 GREY 2011 SILVER 2010 RED 2010 RED 2009 GOLD 2008 GREEN 2008 BLACK 2007 BLUE 2007 BLACK

H.L 1.4TSI 150BHP COMF 1.6TDI 120BHP TL SPORT 1.6TDI 120BHP COMF BE 1.6TDI 120BHP COMF 1.6TDI 120BHP COMF 1.6TDI 120BHP COMF BE 2.0TDI 150BHP H.L 1.6TDI 120BHP COMF BE 1.6TDI 120BHP COMF 1.6TDI 120BHP H.L 1.6TDI 120BHP TL SPORTS 1.6TDI 120BHP H.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 120BHP T.L 1.6TDI 120BHP COMF 2.0TDI 140BHP E-R LINE 1.6TDI 105BHP COMF 1.6TDI 105BHP COMF 1.6TDI 105BHP T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 105BHP COMF 1.6TDI 105BHP COMF 2.0TDI 140BHP T.L 1.6TDI 105BHP SE BM 2.0TDI 140BHP COMF 1.6TDI 105BHP COMF EXTRA’S 1.6TDI 105BHP S T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 105BHP S T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 105BHP T.L BM 1.6TDI 105BHP T.L SPORTS 2.0TDI 140BHP COMF 1.9TDI 105BHP T.L SPORTS 1.9TDI 105BHP S T.L SPORTS 1.9TDI 105BHP T.L 1.9TDI 105BHP T.L 1.9TDI 105BHP

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MILES

PETROL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL

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VW GOLF RANGE 182 BLACK 181 WHITE 181 BLACK 172 WHITE 171 SILVER 171 GREY 171 GREY 171 SILVER 161 WHITE 161 BLACK 161 WHITE 161 SILVER 161 SILVER 161 BLACK 162 BLACK 151 GREY 151 SILVER 151 BLACK 151 BLACK 151 SILVER 151 GREY 141 GREY 141 WHITE 131 SILVER 131 BLACK 131 GREY 2012 BLACK 2011 SILVER 2011 BLACK 2011 SILVER 2010 RED

H.L 1.0TSI 110BHP H.L SUNROOF 1.6TDI 115BHP H.L RLINE KIT 1.6TDI 115BHP H.L SUNROOF 2.0TDI 150BHP ALLSTAR 1.6TDI 110BHP T.L SPORTS 1.2TSI T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 110BHP HL EXTRAS 1.6TDI 110BHP H.L 1.6TDI 110BHP COMF 1.6TDI 110BHP H.L 1.6TDI 110BHP GTD WITH EXTRAS 2.0TDI 184BHP TL SPORTS 106TDI 110BHP TL SPORTS 1.6TDI 110BHP T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 110BHP H.L 1.6TDI 110BHP T.L 1.6TDI H.L 2.0TDI 150BHP T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI T.L 1.6TDI T.L 1.6TDI T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI SE 2.0TDI 150BHP H.L 1.6TDI 105BHP T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 105BHP T.L 1.2TSI 105BHP T.L 1.6TDI T.L 1.6TDI T.L 1.2TSI T.L 1.6TDI H.L 1.6TDI 105BHP

PET DSL DSL DSL DSL PET DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL PET DSL DSL PET DSL DSL

MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN AUTO MAN AUTO AUTO AUTO MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN AUTO MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN

H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B COMM NO VAT H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B COMM H/B H/B H/B H/B

8,000 16,000 17,000 3,000 36,000 23,000 70,000 55,000 80,000 100,000 22,000 45,000 7,000 80,000 80,000 55,000 87,000 95,000 45,000 87,000 50,000 85,000 120,000 90,000 105,000 43,000 140,000 129,000 74,000 114,000 148,000

€24,950 €26,500 €26,950 €26,500 €20,950 €17,950 €16,000 €21,500 €16,950 €15,450 €20,500 €24,950 €19,950 €17,500 €17,500 €15,500 €13,500 €16,500 €14,000 €12,950 €13,500 €12,950 €12,500 €12,500 €10,000 €13,000 €7,500 €7,500 €9,500 €7,950 €7,500

REG COLOUR 171 BLUE 171 GREY 161 SILVER 161 BLACK 152 BLACK 151 SILVER 151 SILVER 151 SILVER 141 BLUE 132 BROWN 2012 BROWN 2010 GOLD

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SPEC ENGINE COMF 2.0TDI COMF 2.0TDI 110BHP T.L 2.0TDI 110BHP COMF 2.0TDI 110BHP H.L 2.0TDI 110BHP COMF 2.0TDI 110BHP COMF EXTRA’S 2.0TDI 110BHP COMF 2.0TDI 110BHP T.L 1.6TDI 105BHP T.L 1.6TDI 105BHP COMF 1.6TDI 105BHP T.L 1.6TDI

PET/DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL

GER BOX AUTO MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN AUTO MAN MAN AUTO MAN

BODY TY SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL

MILES

Straight Deal Price €19,500 25,000 €17,950 75,000 €14,000 43,000 €15,450 33,000 €15,950 37,000 €14,500 55,000 €13,950 71,000 €13,950 40,000 €11,950 160,000 €9,000 53,000 €10,950 125,000 €5,950

DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL

MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN AUTO MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN

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

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

€35,500 €26,950 €25,950 €25,500 €27,000 €21,500 €24,500 €20,500 €19,950 €22,950 €22,500 €20,950 €18,950 €18,500 €18,950 €17,950 €17,500 €17,500 €17,000 €15,500 €14,500 €13,000

PET PET PET DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL PET DSL

MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN

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

12,000 7,000 16,000

€15,950 €15,500 €13,950 €13,000 €13,500 €13,500 €12,500 €11,450 €10,500 €5,000 €2,500

DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL

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A thank you or Chartrettes… The Roscommon-Chartrettes Twinning Committee recently received this letter from their counterparts in Chartrettes… Dear friends,

New grant scheme for septic tanks – Hopkins A new grant aid scheme for the repair or replacement of septic tanks is to be introduced by Minister Eoghan Murphy. Senator Maura Hopkins outlined details: “To avail of this scheme, the treatment system must have been inspected under the EPA’s National Inspection Plan and an advisory notice must have been issued. “A means test will no longer be applied. The level of grant aid support is being increased to 85% of the total eligible cost of the installation/upgrade or €5,000 (whichever amount is less)”. The Fine Gael Senator said that the changes to this new septic tank scheme will be beneficial for many householders across Roscommon and Galway. “I am concerned that homeowners who identify issues with their septic tanks cannot avail of the grants scheme to fix the problem and protect water sources. I have raised this issue with Minister Eoghan Murphy TD”. Senator Hopkins said that the new scheme is in the final stages of development and exact qualifying criteria will be available in the coming weeks.

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Participants had a meeting last weekend to watch photos and videos of our stay in Ireland. We thought back about our immersion into the Irish atmosphere from May 1 to 5. We saw the pictures of our visit to Dublin again, then Galway, Kinvara and Kilmacduagh (thanks to Bill and his son, the ‘Irish bard’, who showed us around and delighted us with their knowledge). We remembered the wonderful programme developed for us, including visits to the two schools in Roscommon where children showed us their great mastery of traditional songs and dances as well as typical Gaelic sports like hurling and camogie. We were very honoured to attend the street-naming of Allée de Chartrettes, in presence of H.E. Stéphane CROUZAT, French Ambassador in Ireland. We were very happy

to take part in the Lamb Festival, and attend various events, including the traditional BBQ, and the typical sheepdog and sheep shearing shows. Thanks to your invitation, we saw many wonders that we will remember for a long time.

But one thing will remain forever in our hearts: the warmth of your welcome. We enjoyed the typical Irish evening at the pub (a very big thanks to the musicians). For all these reasons and many more, I would like to tell you, on my behalf and

on behalf of the members of the Chartrettes Twinning group who travelled to Ireland: Thank you all. Thank you Roscommon We are looking forward to meeting you soon in Ros-

common and in Chartrettes, for example for the 25th anniversary of the twinning in 2023 and for the Olympics in Paris in 2024. Best regards, Linda Lauro, Chairperson of Chartrettes Twinning Committee

‘Our eyes met across a session!’ John and Jacinta for Gatehouse CD launch  DAN DOONER

Gatehouse musicians John and Jacinta McEvoy live in Navan in Co. Meath, not too far from where they first laid eyes on each other at a Comhaltas festival in Gormanstown College. John and his sister Catherine, whose mother and father hail from Strokestown and Kilmore respectively, were over visiting from the family home in Birmingham when they met the McGorman siblings, Tom and Jacinta. It was to prove a very fruitful trip for both families! “Our eyes met across a crowded session,” says Jacinta “and to cut a very long story short, I married John and my brother Tom married John’s sister Catherine”. John and Jacinta have three children, two of whom, Paddy and Conor,

will be performing at the launch of Gatehouse’s new CD ‘Heather Down The Moor’ at Roscommon Arts Centre this Friday night. The McEvoys’ involvement with the popular Roscommon musical group was the result of a natural evolution. “The two Johns did a lot of gigging and I’d play the guitar with them and I was also a good critical ear!” Jacinta said (referring now to fellow band member John Wynne). “We were looking for a guitarist and so it kind of evolved,” added John. “We were playing fairly straight trad but we wanted to develop it and we were interested in the singing side of it so then Rachel (Garvey) came on board too,” John said. The group, which has enjoyed tours of the UK and Denmark, will perform as

part of the launch this Friday night. ‘Heather Down The Moor’ follows ‘Tús Nua’, which received favourable reviews including a five-star rating in the Irish Times, and the McEvoys are excited about Gatehouse’s latest offering. “We thought it would be nice to launch the CD in Roscommon. We really enjoy playing together and not taking it too seriously. We want audiences to be entertained and to have fun at the gigs,” John said. “We interact with the audience and we try to keep a good balance between the singing and the music,” said Jacinta. John concluded by highlighting the integral part traditional music plays in Irish culture. “We want to broaden the appeal of traditional music and to spread it to new

Gatehouse members Rachel Garvey, John McEvoy, John Wynne and Jacinta McEvoy are set to launch their second album ‘Heather Down The Moor’ this Friday evening in Roscommon Arts Centre.

listeners. After all it’s an important part of our heritage”. Co-produced by Donal O’Connor, ‘Heather Down The Moor’, is the band’s second album. Band members John and Jacinta McEvoy, Rachel Garvey

and John Wynne will be performing alongside some talented guest musicians this Friday evening. ‘Heather Down The Moor’ features new tune compositions from the band’s fiddler John McEvoy, which were created especially

for this record. Gatehouse have also assembled some of Ireland’s finest musicians to perform on the album including John Joe Kelly, Alan Kelly, Michael McCague and Conor and Paddy McEvoy. Gatehouse will launch

‘Heather Down The Moor’ and perform this Friday (21st) at 8 pm in Roscommon Arts Centre. Tickets are €15/€12 and are on sale now from the box office on 090-6625824 and from www.roscommonartscentre.ie

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Burns Car Sales invite you to meet SCALA The all-new compact hatchback is sure to attract attention on the road Burns Car Sales have great news for motorists ahead of the 192 registrations plate as they announce the arrival of the much-anticipated all-new compact hatchback – ŠKODA SCALA. The SKODA dealer have very attractive offers available for the launch of this exciting new model and are urging motorists in the market for a new car to test drive SCALA. This new model replaces the Rapid model and is longer, wider, higher and more spacious than the outgoing model. SCALA is unlike anything ŠKODA has done before, not only is it the first model to be based on Volkswagen Group’s A0 MQB platform, it also oozes signs of ŠKODA’s next major development in terms of design language. SCALA is the first production car in Europe to bear the ‘ŠKODA’ lettering on the tailgate instead of the ŠKODA logo. SCALA also features LED headlights as standard with full LED versions available as an option, which, for the first time, come with dynamic rear indicator signals. SCALA comes standard with a host of familiar ‘Simply Clever’ features many ŠKODA drivers have come accustomed

with such as the umbrella in the driver’s door, the ice scraper in the fuel filler flap and the easy open cup holder. In typical ŠKODA style the SCALA offers a very spacious interior which comes close to that of the OCTAVIA thanks to its long wheel base measuring 2,649mm. SCALA also has one of the largest boots in its class with a capacity of 467 litres, which increases to 1410 litres with the rear seats folded down. Four EU6 engine choices are available ranging from 95hp to 150hp which includes petrol and diesel with manual and automatic gearbox’s also available. Burns Car Sales are excited to welcome the latest edition as it opens yet another chapter for the dealership in terms of the compact hatchback segment. It is an entirely new product and really paves the way in terms of spaciousness, technology, safety and design. SCALA’s striking features and bold design will certainly turn heads wherever it goes. With SCALA the dealership is looking to attract Opel Astra and Ford Focus customers. 192 offers across the SKODA Range are live with low rate finance and scrappage of up to €4,500 on selected models. Burns Car Sales are accepting orders for the new plate and are keen to make motorists aware that they have some of the best offers on the market for a 192 car. * Call to Burns Car Sales on the old Dublin Road, Sligo where your next new car awaits.

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Is money too tight to mention?  MIRIAM KERINS

When someone introduces the term ‘financial planning’ or ‘budgeting’ into a lively conversation, they’re almost always guaranteed to lose the attention of most people in the room. I mean, it stands to reason that if one wants to keep the banter upbeat, then dropping the words ‘scrimping,’ ‘saving’ and ‘doing without,’ into the mix is hardly the way to set people’s pulses racing. Nevertheless, by placing just a little effort into making sensible decisions with our money, we can clearly realise how this type of preparation, boring though it may seem, can give us all a better opportunity to reach our goals. Easier said than done, but here are some of our suggestions. It may sound obvious, but, grab a pen and paper, (and a homemade coffee) and make a list of goals you’d like to reach. These can be whatever you want them to be, but do look at them under the headings of their short, medium and long-term possibilities. Then ask

yourself this question…How am I going to reach these goals in a way that’s both affordable and sustainable? Well, first of all, try morphing into Miss Marple and scrutinise your bank/credit card statements to find out exactly where every euro you earn has gone. Include mortgage/ rent, food bills, your twice-daily lattes, your newspaper, (bear in mind the Roscommon People is free, so no outlay on this high-quality publication), car tax, car and home insurance, and socialising, etc. We’re no experts, but we bet this exercise will expose any splurging leaks you have, and by that we mean, impulse buys, or, God forbid, that sudden itch for a Friday night drink with the girls/lads! Okay, so you’ve identified your bender binges, and now it’s time to try and find out ways where you can curb them. Here’s an example. While writing this piece, I realised I spend an average of €3.00 per day on a coffee. If I do this five days a week, this adds up to €15. Multiply that by four weeks and that’s a spending of €60 a month! Multiply that again

by twelve months and I’m spending €720 a year on takeaway coffee. Now, if I deprived myself of that one luxurious daily cuppa, I reckon I’d have enough to either book myself on a mini-break away, or pay for my annual car insurance! Certainly worth thinking about! Look, while we know that saving a few bob isn’t easy, we also know it’s essential! And, perhaps one of the ways in which to make things easier is to contact your local credit union, your bank or your post office, and find out how they can help you set aside an affordable amount each week/month to help you achieve your target in a measurable and realistic timeframe. When that’s done, we’ll bet in no time at all you’ll have your holiday or your new car paid for. Then again, you may want to plan for your possible later life medical bills, your pet’s veterinary bills, your kids’ education or, indeed, your own retirement years. Either way, give your local financial institution/advisor a call today; we’re sure they’ll be thrilled to help you futureproof your savings.

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Teach your kids to build a rainy day fund  MIRIAM KERINS

You don’t have to be Einstein to know that at various times throughout our lives our financial needs will change and may either become more relaxed, (hopefully) or more demanding, (hopefully not). With that in mind, for those of us who’re parents, and who’re, given certain financial constraints, probably living from pay-day to pay-day (me), we’d like to suggest that perhaps this week you might set aside time to examine just how sick or how healthy

your family’s financial future looks. While you’re at it, why not take stock of the financial lessons (or bad habits) you could be passing onto your kids. You see, while the concept of teaching children about money can sound complicated, it is a fact that our little ones are highly sensitive to our verbal and non-verbal actions. Therefore, if, as parents, we tend to spend a lot of time arguing over bills in front of the kids, it’s likely to negatively affect their future attitudes towards saving/spending later in life. So, with that

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in mind, how do we go about teaching our kids to not only forge positive attitudes towards their own money, but also help them to avoid making negative ones?

Here are our tips… Don’t make money a taboo subject: For example, when you’re doing the weekly shop, let your kids see you compare product/ brand prices and remind

them that it’s not always a sensible idea to splurge on an item just because it has a designer label. Own brands can be just as good. I want, I want: Even if you’re lucky enough to have an endless supply of cash, try not to spoil your kids by having an open-purse policy. By doing this, you’re teaching them that everything they want is always going to be

available to them. Make them earn their keep: Give your kids little chores to do and pay them for a job well done. For example, my granddaughter spends her Saturdays in her mother’s hair and beauty salon sweeping floors, washing dishes, making coffee for clients and polishing mirrors to earn fees for her horse riding lessons. When she visits us, she hoovers the

Only a third of Connacht’s small businesses are cash ﬂow positive all year round Money matters are still a real dilemma for a lot of Connacht’s small businesses, as new research reveals that only 33% are cash flow positive all year round. Representing the opinions of 500 small business owners across Ireland, the insight from Xero, the global leader in online accounting software, finds that half (50%) admit that poor cash flow management is holding them back.

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ions and Confirmations, so this week would be a great way to encourage the little darlings to save a large portion of their very generous cash gifts. With that in mind, why not pop down to your local credit union and ask them about their kiddies’ savings scheme. Oh and while you’re at it, lead by example and open an account yourself!

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Climate change: ‘Don’t make agriculture a scapegoat’ – Spellman  PAUL HEALY

Kilteevan man Michael Spellman signed off as President of ICOS with a call for the agriculture sector not to be scapegoated on the issue of climate change. Mr. Spellman, completing his term as President of the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society, was addressing the AGM of the organisation in Co. Laois. The Roscommon man said that climate change is the challenge for this generation and for generations to come. But he appealed to “commentators and campaigners” to avoid the mistake of “making an environmental scapegoat of agriculture when it comes to climate change”. The annual meeting of Irish dairy, agrifood and mart leaders marked the 125th anniversary of the foundation of the co-operative movement in Ireland in 1894. The event was also addressed by Agriculture Minister Michael Creed. ICOS represents over 130 co-operatives in Ireland. Mr. Spellman said that ICOS is deeply aware that the envi-

ronment and climate change is a “lifetime challenge” that affects a global population and which has the potential for “truly catastrophic outcomes for nature and humanity”. He said that the agriculture sector obviously has much to contribute to sustainability and that it is playing its part in working towards a low carbon future, “relative to the essential and far-reaching benefits which this vital source of food production brings to our society and the economy”.

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Mr. Spellman said it is essential that international political, economic and industry leaders act in concert together to address the totality of the environment/ climate change challenges. On Brexit, he said it is a major threat. “Our industry must rise to meet this challenge with new levels of competitiveness and market access”. Mr. Spellman said that ICOS is strongly representing the interests of its members nationally and internationally, including in respect of CAP developments.

ICOS president Michael Spellman; Minister for Agriculture, Food and The Marine Michael Creed TD and ICOS CEO TJ Flanagan at the Irish Cooperative Organisation Society AGM in Killenard, Co. Laois marking 125 years of Cooperative enterprise in Ireland. Picture: Alf Harvey

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BBX 835kgs €1370, Simm X 625kgs €1170, Lim 575kgs €1115, Lim X 565kgs €1100, Lim X 510kgs €1080, Lim X 625kgs €1070, Lim X 490kgs €1020, Lim X 530kgs €1000, Lim X 570kgs €950.

Lim X 465kgs €1100, Lim X 500kgs €1100, Lim X 425kgs €965, Lim X 330kgs €940, 2 Char X 407kgs €930, Lim 400kgs €920, Lim X 335kgs €890, Lim x 275kgs €775, Lim X 335kgs €890.

Heifers Lim X 570kgs €1285, BBX 595kgs €1255, Char X 545kgs €1240, Char 585kgs €1230, Lim X 485kgs €1075, SHX 485kgs €1000, Lim X 480kgs €970, SAX 435kgs €930, Char X 295kgs €700, Lim X 315kgs €800, 3 Lim 348kgs €880.

Spring lamb 51.1kgs €115, 48.2kgs €115, 51.5kgs €112, 46.4kgs €111, 50kgs €110, 47.4kgs €109, 45kgs €107, 43.6kgs €105, 46.7kgs €105, 43.1kgs €102, 42.9kgs €100, €41.3 €94, 40.4kgs €90.

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “There were similar numbers of stock presented for sale again this week with trade and demand relatively unchanged and in the case of both the lighter stores in both the bullocks and heifer rings demand was actually stronger this week. “The cow trade has remained firm also while the weanlings rings reported a good clearance. Cows with calves at foot made form €1,050 to €1,660 per head. “Springers made from €940 to €1,800 per head. Young calves made from €40 to €355 while runner type lots made form €350 to €700 for the continental lots. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (20th) with our usual sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am”.

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “Numbers this week were slightly back on the previous week. However, there was a firm trade for all stock. Bullocks ranged from €2.23 per kilo up to €2.84 per kilo, while heifers fetched from €2.28 per kilo up to €2.53 per kilo. Dry cows made from €1.85 per kilo up to €2.11 per kilo. There was a good number of customers sourcing stock resulting in a high clearance of lot. “There will be a Midsummer Special Sale this Friday (21st) at 11 am for bullocks, heifers, dry cows, weanlings and suckler cows. “There was a bigger entry of sheep on offer at Wednesday’s sale. Prices for spring lamb remained consistent was the previous week with prices fetching €115 for 51.1kgs. “There was a steady trade for cast ewes with prices ranging from €65 up to €116. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am. for lamb and cast ewes. Please note all sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID Tag set”.

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Annie and Vincent Timothy who proudly relaunched their fabulous new Londis Supermarket in Abbeytown, Roscommon.

Annie Timothy officially cuts the ribbon and relaunches the new Londis store in Abbeytown, Roscommon

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Timothy’s Londis re-launches new-look Londis supermarket Now serving Bewley’s! Annie and Vincent Timothy of Timothy’s Londis, Abbeytown, celebrated the relaunch of their magnificent Londis store in the heart of Roscommon recently. Celebrity Chef, Joe Shannon of Ireland AM fame and Head Chef at the Radisson Hotel, Sligo was the star attraction as he treated those present to an impressive cooking demonstration that showcased the enhanced offering at Timothy’s Londis following the renovations. The refurbished store has been designed to deliver on the Londis core promises of quality service and produce to shoppers. The extended and enhanced fresh foods offering is truly impressive, including extensive fruit and veg, butchery and delicatessen departments, with significant in-store manufactured fresh food ranges introduced throughout. A new, full-service bakery has also been introduced, serving freshly baked breads and confectionery every day, not to mention their pre-prepared meals – ready to pick up and pop in the oven for your evening meal. In keeping with the fresh food theme, the Food Fair was a fresh food discovery festival where customers were invited to discover the new food offering at the store along with wine tastings and Chef Shannon spoilt revellers with tasty treats and sumptuous offerings, much to the delight of Annie and Vincent’s loyal customer base. The store also now serves the premium coffee brand, Bewley’s. A greatly enhanced grocery and off-licence offering have also been introduced. The inclusion of a new seating area makes Timothy’s Londis a destination for locals to both shop in and also consume the store’s delicious fare and socialise. The store is owned by Annie and Vincent Timothy, and they hosted a Food Fair event and a Family Fun afternoon complete with face-painters and balloon modellers on hand to entertain children and adults alike during the day. “We love serving the community here in Abbeytown with fantastic offers and have been doing so for the last 19 years. We are very proud to showcase our new store and we were delighted to have the opportunity to offer customers a taste of our food and wine on offer” Annie said.

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Pictured at relaunched Timothy’s Londis Supermarket in Abbeytown, Roscommon

Pictured at relaunched Timothy’s Londis Supermarket in Abbeytown, Roscommon.

Pictured at relaunched Timothy’s Londis Supermarket in Abbeytown, Roscommon

‘Fantasic supermarket, valuable local asset’ ector of Conor Hayes, Sales Dir gratulate con to nt wa e “W s: ndi Lo team at Annie and Vincent and the tastic fan a is is Th s. Timothy’s Londi le asset uab val a is t tha et ark erm sup to the local community. rking with “We look forward to wo that the Annie and Vincent to ensure scommon people of Abbeytown, Ro ource on res ng have a great shoppi their doorstep”.

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The Roscommon team line up ahead of last Sunday’s Connacht Final against Galway in Salthill. Pic: Mick McCormack

Comeback Kings of Rossies crowned after storming second half The Verdict Seamus Duke “Most of the important things have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all”.

hose are the words of American writer Dale Carnegie. They apply perfectly to Roscommon’s wonderful senior football team who turned in as fine a second-half display as this observer has seen in championship football from the Primrose and Blue. It landed them the county’s 24th provincial championship and further enhanced the reputation of this group of players as a really special team who have given wonderful entertainment and excitement to their loyal fans over the past four years. At half-time in Pearse Stadium it looked bleak, very bleak. The Rossies had competed well for the first quarter but as the torrential rain came, Galway tightened their grip on proceedings and by half-time they led by five points and looked in

total control. In fact, with the aid of the elements to come in the second half, many Roscommon fans were hoping that it would not be a drubbing at the hands of the Tribesmen. However, deep below the stands in the Roscommon dressing room, all was calm at half-time. There was no panic, no roaring or shouting, no harsh words, just a request from the management for the players to up the intensity and work rate. What happened after referee Barry Cassidy blew the whistle to start the second half will go down in Roscommon folklore as long as Gaelic football is discussed. Roscommon were simply a different team. They worked like tigers all over the field. They pushed the Galway men out of the way time after time. Suddenly the men in Primrose and Blue were winning kick-outs, turning over ball and laying siege to the Galway goal. Within just six minutes, the sides were level. What was all the fuss about? We could hardly believe our eyes. Niall Kilroy’s point in the 38th minute was followed by a brilliant

goal and suddenly it was game on. A mighty run from Cathal Cregg (a player re-born this year)…and Diarmuid Murtagh knew it was a chance. He raced goalwards and pointed to where he wanted the pass. Cregg left it on a plate for him and the St. Faithleach’s man drilled it to the net low and accurate. Hard to believe it was the first goal he ever scored in inter-county championship football. And now heroes were emerging all over the field, Ronan and Niall Daly were like two gunslingers sent into town to root out any troublemakers. If one Daly didn’t get you, the other one did! They were tremendous. Davy Murray was immense. He tackled and hustled and harried a succession of Galway attackers who must have been sick of the sight of the Pearses’ man by the time the game was over. Tadhg O’Rourke and Shane Killoran were winning most of the ‘dirty ball’ in the middle of the field, their performance silencing much of the criticism aimed at Roscommon’s midfield in recent months. Killoran scored an inspirational point with

ten minutes to go, having burst through three Galway men. Then Tadhg O’Rourke made a spectacular catch near the end of the game just when the pressure was on. Enda Smith’s presence was also important throughout and Conor Devaney was a huge loss when he went off as he was really playing well. Darren O’Malley’s role in this Roscommon team often goes unmentioned: he has been cool, calm and ultra-reliable all through this campaign. A save he made in the final minute of injury-time was much harder than it looked. He’s a class golfer and he’s a class goalkeeper too! Then there is Conor Cox – what a find he has been this year! He kicked five mighty points last Sunday but his point after ten minutes is one that will be talked about for many a year to come. He was pushed out towards the sideline and found himself no more than three yards from the endline. He decided to swing a left peg at it and it flew between the posts. It was an outrageous score from a seriously talented player. Tony McManus or The Gooch would have

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Conor Cox takes aim during last Sunday’s Connacht Final in Salthill. Pic: Mick McCormack

Connacht! been very happy with that one, and I cannot give higher praise than that. What a player Cox is. Roscommon simply bullied Galway into submission…playing with intensity, huge work ethic and no little skill. The Tribesmen were a huge disappointment in that second half and their return of a paltry two points was an indication of their limp response to that Roscommon tsunami. This magnificent Roscommon team can now take their place as one of the best we have seen in 40 years. They have given the people of Roscommon some entertainment and pleasure. A Division Two league title, two promotions into Division One, a spectacular run in Division One that featured four away wins, two Connacht titles – beating Galway away in one and Mayo and Galway away in the other – and now two appearances in the Super 8s. It’s a magnificent record and the players and management should be very proud. There is more to come too. With the exception of Dublin, no team left in the championship will want to face this Roscommon team. The fact that the opening game in the Super 8s is at home is an even biggest boost.

Last Sunday when the Roscommon crowd ran onto the pitch before the game was over, I was reminded of that famous quote from BBC commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme from the World Cup Final in 1966. He said: “Some people are on the pitch, they think it’s all over”, just before Geoff Hurst crashed home England’s fourth goal. “It is now,” he finished as the ball hit the net. Last Sunday, when the Roscommon fans were cleared, Conor Cox lofted over a 30-metre free with the outside of his boot to give the Rossies a four-point lead. It was indeed all over after that! Seeing the people of Roscommon flood onto the pitch in Pearse Stadium to dance and sing and celebrate with the players and seeing Enda Smith hoist the Nestor Cup into the Salthill air is something that I will remember for many, many years to come. A truly magnificent day to be beside the seaside.

Teams & Scorers ... Roscommon: Darren O’Malley; David Murray, Seán Mullooly, Conor Daly; Niall Daly (0-1), Conor Hussey, Ronan Daly (0-1); Tadhg O’Rourke, Shane Killoran (0-1); Conor Devaney (0-1), Cathal Cregg, Niall Kilroy (0-1); Diarmuid Murtagh (1-3, 2 frees), Conor Cox (0-5, 2 frees), Enda Smith. Subs: Hubert Darcy for Devaney (25); Colin Compton for Smith (57); Cian McKeon for Cregg (61); Andrew Glennon for Murtagh (68); Brian Stack for Killoran (73). Galway: Ruairí Lavelle; Eoghan Kerin, Seán Andy Ó Ceallaigh, Liam Silke; Gary O’Donnell, Gareth Bradshaw (0-1), John Daly; Thomas Flynn, Fiontán Ó Curraoin (0-1); Shane Walsh (0-4, 2 frees, ’45), Michael Daly (0-3), Johnny Heaney; Antaine Ó Laoí (0-2), Ian Burke, Peter Cooke.

Enda Smith is held back during last Sunday’s Connacht Final against Galway in Salthill. Pic: Mick McCormack

And now heroes were emerging all over the ﬁeld, Ronan and Niall Daly were like two gunslingers sent into town to root out any troublemakers. If one Daly didn’t get you, the other one did! They were tremendous

Subs: Eamonn Brannigan (0-1) for Ó Curraoin (21); Seán Kelly for Cooke (53); Cillian McDaid for Heaney (60); Adrian Varley for J Daly (62); Martin Farragher for Burke (68); Kieran Molloy for O’Donnell (74). Referee: Barry Cassidy (Derry).

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First half On a showery, windy day, conditions were tough for the players, but Roscommon were ahead in the third minute when Conor Devaney pointed after a great knock-down from Enda Smith. Galway were winning a lot of ball in the middle third, and Michael Daly lofted over the equaliser from 30 metres two minutes later. Then Ronan Daly and Antaine Ó Laoi exchanged points from play to leave it level again after seven minutes. Galway had the two next scores as Shane Walsh and Fiontain Ó Currain pointed from play to leave the home side two ahead by the ninth minute. Roscommon narrowed the gap after ten minutes with an outrageous point from Conor Cox. The full-forward was shunted out towards the sideline but he swung over a superb point. One of the scores of the year in the championship so far. A Shane Walsh free extended the Galway lead again, but a Cox free and a beautiful score from Diarmuid Murtagh saw the sides level at 0-5 apiece after twenty minutes.

Niall Daly takes aim during last Sunday’s Connacht Final against Galway in Salthill. Pic: Mick McCormack

Roscommon were dealt a severe blow in the 25th minute when Conor Devaney had to go off with an ankle injury. The Kilbride man was playing very well to that point.

Gareth Bradshaw from 40 metres. It left the home side ahead by five at the break and looking good with the elements to come in their favour in the second half.

Galway took over completely from there to the break. Ó Laoi pointed again in the 28th minute, and as the rain began to pour down, Walsh added another pointed free in the 31st minute.

Half-time score: Galway 0-10 Roscommon 0-5

Galway added three points within three minutes before half-time from sub Eamon Branagan, a Michael Daly free and a super point from

Second half Roscommon came out a completely different side and Niall Kilroy fired over in the 39th minute following a five-man Roscommon move. Less than a minute later the goal that Roscommon needed to kick-start

Connacht Final Short Passes… It’s Roscommon’s 24th senior title and it’s the first time since 1972 that the Primrose and Blue have beaten Galway and Mayo away from home to clinch the title. Irish Independent Chief GAA writer Martin Breheny covered his last Connacht SFC final last Sunday after 45 years. There was a small presentation made to the Barnaderg man in the press box prior to the final.

Roscommon manager Anthony Cunningham celebrated his 54th birthday last Sunday. The Leitrim team that won the Connacht senior title in 1994 were the special guests at the Connacht final. They beat Roscommon, Galway and Mayo to win that title. As a manager, Anthony Cunningham has now won provincial titles in senior hurling and football in two different provinces.

their challenge arrived. Cathal Cregg did the spadework, powering away from his man. Diarmuid Murtagh made a brilliant sniping run inside, and when the pass came he hit it low and hard into the corner. It was a great goal and Roscommon were now back in business. Conor Cox powered over another mighty point a minute later and the sides were level. Roscommon’s tails were up as the Galway challenge wilted. There were ten scoreless minutes before Diarmuid Murtagh lofted over a close-range free and Roscommon were ahead for the first time in the game with 51 minutes gone. Michael Daly’s point levelled the scores in the 56th minute but the Tribesmen were living off scraps and Roscommon were growing in confidence. Roscommon then scored two inspirational points. First, Niall Daly burst forward to cap a brilliant individual display with a fine point in the 58th minute, and two minutes later Shane Killoran shook off the attentions of three Galway men to

point from 25 metres. Roscommon were driving on now, and Diarmuid Murtagh pointed a free in the 66th minute to increase the gap to three. In the third minute of injury-time Darren O’Malley was called into action and he saved a long-range free well at the expense of a ’45 which was pointed by Shane Walsh. In the 74th minute Conor Cox kicked another peach of a score into the breeze from 30 metres as the Roscommon fans gathered on the Pearse Stadium sideline. When the ball went dead in the 76th minute, many Roscommon supporters thought the game was over and they raced on to the field to celebrate. Referee Barry Cassidy waved the spectators off and when play resumed the irrepressible Cox won a free for himself which he pointed from almost 30 metres with the outside of his right boot. Now it was over and the Rossies could celebrate – and celebrate they certainly did! Final score: Roscommon 1-13 Galway 0-12

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Wides: Roscommon 6 (5 first half ); Galway 5 (1 first half ) Red cards: None Black cards: None Yellow cards: Roscommon: 3 (Sean Mullooly, Niall Daly, Ronan Daly); Galway 7 (Ian Burke, Peter Cooke, Liam Silke, Eoghan Kerin, Shane Walsh, E Branagan, Sean Andy Ó Ceallaigh) Man of the Match: Davy Murray (Roscommon) Scores from play: Roscommon 1-9 Galway 0-8

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Anthony’s birthday to remember  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon manager, Anthony Cunningham celebrated his 54th birthday last Sunday in Salthill as his charges presented him with a Connacht Senior Football title to go with the Leinster Senior Hurling title he had won with Galway in 2012. Cunningham heaped praise on his players at the fulltime whistle last Sunday. “The second half we showed tremendous courage, you would have to use the word courage. The players really went for it. It was looking a bit rocky there ten minutes before half-time. We dropped off and Galway punished us. They just nailed on five points. And if the wind came up that was going to work against us as well. We just asked that they worked harder (at half-time). “I’m delighted for the players. We’ve a good bit of improvement to do as you will probably tell me…and you’re right. But we will settle down now after a few days and focus on the Super 8s,” he said. Cunningham said it was an honour to manage Roscommon to their 24th provincial success and also paid tribute to his backroom team. “It is just an honour for me. I love being involved in team management and trying to make a contribution. I have to say, in Iain Daly and Mark Dowd I have two tremendous coaches with me and I’m lucky. They are tremendous workers; there is no end to the amount of work they do. And we set up with a lot of work in the

gym as well and that might have been missing a bit (in the past)”. Roscommon were forced to recover from a fivepoint deficit at the break and the manager believes composure was missing in the first half. “Winning the breaking ball was poor in the first half, we had a lot of turnovers against us as well. Conditions were tough but we needed to settle down and show more composure. We had a chat about it at half-time and got to the pitch of the game and competed a lot more for kick-outs. We put a lot more pressure on Galway. I think we forced it in the last ten minutes of the first half. (We needed) to get back to our gameplan and stick with it and look to attack up front. “The Mayo match was a great confidence boost and when we were in trouble there today they went back to that reservoir and said: ‘We have done this before. We haven’t conceded a goal yet’. We were rocked by Galway there before halftime; they are a top class team. “Our lads were a credit and right through (the team) the Daly brothers, Conor Hussey, Shane Killoran at midfield, Tadhg (O’Rourke) there with a great catch at the end too. So the middle third was vital and (in the second half) we used the ball more intelligently up front. Diarmuid (Murtagh) slipped a goal which really put us in the driving seat. I’m so delighted for everyone and especially the loyal Roscommon fans,” he concluded.

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panic or any roaring and shouting. We just stressed that we would work on what we had done the last couple of weeks in training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the 15 minutes before halftime we were forcing the kickpasses and that was costing usâ&#x20AC;Ś that was partly due to the conditions so we went back to basics in the second half and it paid off. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The two teams played better against the breeze today. We got the goal at the vital time too and we kicked on from there. To beat Mayo and Galway to win a Connacht Championship doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen too often and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tremendous honour to be captain here today,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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hands on the ball. We overturned the ball maybe two or three times at the start of the second half, when we were attacking, and the next 20 minutes we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to get our hands on it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They (Roscommon) seemed to be winning all the breaking ball and running at us. We certainly werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as good defensively in the second half. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to evaluate it during the week. One thing for sure is it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a consistent performance,â&#x20AC;? he said. Walsh was dismissive of suggestions that Galway had set up defensively and that that was a factor in a disappointing second-half showing.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it was one of the reasons, because thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of guff out there about that (defensive set-up). At the end of the day, we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get our hands on the ball when we needed to. There was no different structure in the first half compared to the second half. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had our chat in there. Whether a change in mindset (is needed) in being able to get the dirty ball or whatever it isâ&#x20AC;Ś but when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the ball you defend space, and when you have it you attack space and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what the boys did in the first half. Ten points in the first half was good in these conditions, so there were no different

instructions for the second half, but you need to get your hands on the ball,â&#x20AC;? he said. Concluding, the Galway manager looked ahead to the draw for the next round of the qualifiers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three weeks now before the next match. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve club football next weekend as well here, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve two weeks after that and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to see who comes out in the draw. But at this moment itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s raw, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no point in saying too much about that. Certainly after a week is over and they get the club out of the way, lads â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be hoping â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will be ready to come back and try and put this rightâ&#x20AC;?.

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Roscommon fans invade the pitch at Pearse Stadium, Salthill last Sunday. Picture: Mick McCormack

Game-changers… key moments of the game  PAUL HEALY

9 minutes: ‘Twisted blood’

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He pounces, controls the ball with his right foot, then shows all the required bravery to ﬁrstly go down for the ball, then carry it like a man possessed into incoming Galway tackles. It was inspirational… symbolising the might of the Roscommon performance in that second half.

It could have been a penalty for Galway, instead, an inspirational, mad point for Roscommon. Galway attacked with menace, and had claims for a penalty ruled out by referee Cassidy. No Roscommon defender was waiting around for an inquest; they got the ball out of there in jig-time. Niall Daly passed to Enda Smith, still inside his half. Enda has a hell of an engine, and when he runs direct, it’s often breathtaking. He made ground, before hitting a nice diagonal pass to Conor Cox. As ever, Cox was in front with great strength, holding off an opponent, taking possession of the spinning ball. Within seconds he had two men on him, and was boxed in like a dodgem car that has run out of free ‘road’, reverse the only option. What’s loveable about Cox is his willingness to take responsibility, to often shoot on sight. Now he brought it to a new level, and either because he had no other obvious option or because he is audacious beyond belief, this super new Rossie suddenly swivelled and arrowed an outrageous point over from an almost impossible angle. Some Galway players must have been thinking, ‘Okay, the Conor Cox hype is in fact bang on’. It was once memorably said that the Chelsea defender Ken Shellito was taken off “suffering from twisted blood” after being run ragged by George Best; it was a case of twisted blood just now for those two Galway men. “Look at that! Hello Roscommon! Hello Kerry!” Marty Morrissey exclaimed in commentary.

38 minutes: ‘A thing of beauty’ Niall Kilroy had pointed to cut Galway’s five-point half-time lead. Roscommon were playing with vigour now, back in business. A great knock-down in the middle of the field to a grateful Hubert Darcy. He threads a lovely pass to Cathal Cregg, inviting

him to attack. Cregg goes off on a sumptuous solo run, and you can almost see a plot developing in his mind. Diarmuid Murtagh is gone like a greyhound ahead of Cregg. Galway are back-peddling, well aware of the danger, but struggling to cope. Cregg’s pass is perfectly timed. Over 35,000 eyes are fixed on the St. Faithleach’s man. He is cool and calm and doesn’t procrastinate. The ‘keeper is powerless as Murtagh finds a gap with a low, clever finish. Goal! A thing of beauty. To Murtagh’s right, in front of goal, Conor Cox jumps in the air and clenches his fist. Momentum changer, game on!

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61 minutes: ‘The name’s Cregg…’ You can’t beat a team like Galway without putting everything on the line. Roscommon fought for every ball. They were heroic. In the last fifteen minutes or so, while Roscommon were well on top in general play, the pressure inevitably came on. Not that there was much structure to Galway’s ponderous play. At times, Galway men were just out of ideas, frustrated by Roscommon’s composure and phenomenal work rate. And things that usually work for Galway didn’t work, because of Roscommon’s work! Galway attacks kept floundering because of superb Roscommon marking, covering. One such example on 61 minutes. Several Galway passes, then Cathal Cregg gambles. A slightly loose pass is still bound for a waiting Galway player. But not if Cregg is alert, brave and quick enough. He pounces, controls the ball with his right foot, then shows all the required bravery to firstly go down for the ball, then carry it like a man possessed into incoming Galway tackles. It was inspirational…symbolising the might of the Roscommon performance in that second half. Cox shipped two tackles before being grounded for a free. Galway had been stopped in their tracks again, momentum denied to them. Roscommon were bossing them. Roscommon were in control. Cathal Cregg’s turnover was a classic. If he had paused and said ‘The name’s Cregg, Cathal Cregg’ in Bond mode, we’d have understood. But he kept going. Work to be done. We would not be beaten, we would become champions.

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exact opposite of the situation last year. They came back last year, so we knew we had it in us to turn it around. It was just a matter of coming back out and getting the attitude right and we did that. “You can talk about tactics and set-plays all you want, but heart and determination is so impor-

 SEAMUS DUKE

oscommon midfielder Tadhg O’Rourke says that heart played an important part in last Sunday’s Connacht Final comeback win over Galway at Salthill. “We knew that we were still in it at half-time. It was the

tant in this game. We started to win the ball in the second half and it turned in our favour. When you have the lads that we have all they need is a sniff and when we got the chances we took them. “It’s a tremendous win, we are always looking to improve, but remember, this is a young

team and we are only building. We have to use the experience that we have had in the past and learn for the future and hopefully we will have many more days like this. We will enjoy this tonight and this week and then we will concentrate on the Super 8s,” he said.

‘We’re not ﬁnished yet… bring on the Super 8s!’  SEAMUS DUKE

onan Daly already has one eye on the Super 8s following a powerhouse performance in last Sunday’s Connacht final win over Galway in Salthill. “We knew that we were up against it at half-time but we threw caution to the win in the second half. We had to attack them and go at them and we did that. We were struggling in the first half to get the ball up the field to the forwards. “Once we started to take Galway on the ball started to stick up front and we were causing them problems. We improved defensively too and we put more pressure on them. “We put more emphasis on getting in under the breaking ball which was very important and we used the ball far better in the second half…we weren’t giving it away stupidly. It’s great to beat Galway and Mayo to win the Connacht title but we are not finished yet and it’s on to the Super 8s now,” he said.

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O’Rourke took a terrific mark when his team needed it most before one of the best transfers in Gaelic football history stole the show with two more superb scores late on. Conor Cox’s one-man ‘Score of the Game’ competition was worth the admission fee alone. Connacht champions for the second time in three years, the stage is now set for Roscommon to lay their Super 8s’ ghosts to rest this summer. However, the fine margins at play in both Castlebar and Salthill suggest there is plenty of fine-tuning to be done ahead of big days out at the Hyde and Croke Park. On the most recent evidence, the team appears to be in the most capable hands and the players will relish the challenge.

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Freeman of Roscommon… Morgan Freeman remains a devoted Rossie…well, Today FM’s ‘Gift Grub’ version of the velvet-voiced Hollywood star does! After Roscommon beat Mayo, Gift Grub’s Freeman impersonator gave us his take on the match, and he was at it again this week, after Anthony Cunningham’s team won Connacht. The clip has been ‘doing the rounds’ – and going down very well with fans! Sample quotes: “I can hardly believe it… but for the second time in three weeks, I find myself talking about Roscommon.

Roscommon. Population 5,876, and every Goddamned one of them was in Salthill yesterday”. “Yep, those sheepstealers went and did it, they crawled through a river of crap and made it out of Connacht…and I was there…sitting between Tom from Rooskey and Aine from Strokestown”. “When I saw that pitch invasion…I confess I could not hold myself back. Some birds just weren’t meant to be caged, and I grabbed a primrose and blue shirt and I ran on to that pitch myself, crying, like a baby…”

The (Rossies) reign in Spain… Who is the mysterious Rossie-supporting Porsche driver?! An observant People reader spotted this Porsche GT2 RS in Barcelona, Spain on Sunday…owned by a Roscommon fan if the ‘Ros for Sam’ sticker is anything to go by!

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will test them, but Malachy O’Rourke’s men should progress after a struggle. Prediction: Monaghan Down v Mayo in Newry at 7 pm The home side will harbour thoughts of taking a big scalp in Newry and it may well be a very uncomfortable evening for James Horan’s side, but they should get out of it by three or four points. Prediction: Mayo

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Derry v Laois in Owenbeg at 5 pm This could be the game of the round. Derry are improving and will be a hard nut to crack on their own patch. There could be a mild surprise here. Prediction: Derry Longford v Tyrone in Longford at 6 pm Longford have a great record in the qualifiers in recent years. It won’t help them in this game though. Prediction: Tyrone Westmeath v Limerick in Mullingar at 6 pm Jack Cooney’s Westmeath look too strong and at home they should progress. Prediction: Westmeath Leitrim v Clare in Carrick-on-Shannon at 6 pm This could be interesting although Clare will be the bookies’ favourites to progress. They should do so but it could be close. Prediction: Clare Monaghan v Armagh in Clones at 7 pm A very interesting clash in prospect here: Monaghan were well beaten against Cavan and are now looking like a team with too many miles on the clock. Armagh

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Leinster SFC Final Dublin v Meath in Croke Park at 4 pm The Dubs have looked awesome in their two outings so far. If Meath can keep the margin to less than ten points it will represent progress for them. Another stroll for the Dubs I fear. Prediction: Dublin

All-Ireland Qualiﬁer Offaly v Sligo in Tullamore at 2 pm Two poor enough teams here but it represents a great chance for one of them to progress further. Offaly at home look the better bet. Prediction: Offaly Note: The Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher Cup finals are being played in Croke Park on Saturday.

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Monday’s newspapers were a joy. I toured the town to try and get my hands on five or six of them (many shops sold out). The excellent Keith Duggan in the Irish Times: “Here was a Roscommon day that seemed to come straight out of the dream-factory of their totemic goalkeeper Shane ‘Cake’ Curran. This Connacht final was madcap, it was spirited and ultimately it finished in another Roscommon raid”. In the same newspaper, the ever-entertaining Mary Hanningan (‘TV View’) was one of many who picked up on Marty Morrissey’s minor slip, when he referred to Connacht as Ulster. (That’s nothing, wait until Boris gets in across the water). Mary wrote: “…so delirious were the scenes you could even forgive Marty for declaring that the Rossies had won the Ulster title for the 23rd time”.

No sheep stealing It was Martin Breheny’s last working presence at a Connacht final, and the Irish Independent veteran wrote: “It wasn’t just the win, but the manner in which it was chiselled out, that sent Roscommon into a celebrational orbit which will keep supporters in the clouds for days”. In the same newspaper, Eamonn Sweeney was in fine form: “If they (Galway) could just have caught their breath or regained their balance things would have been OK. But those crazy Roscommon bastards wouldn’t let them. They just kept coming. “Roscommon looked like they were having the time of their lives while Galway looked like they were dutifully tackling an onerous chore. You could have run the national grid off Roscommon’s energy and enthusiasm. Galway’s wouldn’t have lit a match for you”.

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Rossies’ glory!

“At the end the Rossies stormed the pitch with the unity of purpose possible in a county small enough for most of its inhabitants to know each other. The men of Roscommon are marching again. And Anthony Cunningham has entered his house justified. “There won’t be sheep stolen for a week”.

Sunny side up In The Sun, John Fallon wrote: “…Roscommon dominated the second half. They started to get the breaks around the middle of the field and their attack cut holes in the Tribesmen’s defence…”

‘Ran amok’

STOP PRESS! PAUL HEALY on the media reaction… been the “point of the Championship”. Not so sure about the wonder point was Graham Geraghty in The Sun. While very complimentary of Conor Cox, Geraghty wrote: “Cox’s last point was a cracker, but I’m not giving him that one off the outside of his left boot in the first half”. Geraghty reckoned it was an intended lob, but “the harder you try, the luckier you get – he deserves it all”. The former Meath star also described this as probably “Roscommon’s greatest ever Connacht title success”.

Willie’s ﬁshing ﬁnale… Balls.ie was well impressed with our man, Willie: “Overseeing it all was the peerless Willie Hegarty. The Shannonside commentator was the ideal candidate to call the final minutes”.

In the Examiner, Eoghan Cormican wrote: “….(Roscommon) delivered a carbon copy of the template which saw them shock Mayo last month – their packed and patient defence, led by the three Daly brothers, time and time again foiled Galway advances into the scoring zone, possession was turned over, they broke quickly, and kicked long to an inside line which ran amok…”

They quoted Willie’s ﬁnale, which went like this:

Everyone’s favourite second team?

Kevin’s view

In the Irish Independent, Dick Clerkin wrote: “Roscommon have been the story of the 2019 Championship so far and are fast becoming everyone’s favourite second team”.

In praise of Enda Tyrone great Sean Cavanagh is in the Smith Fan Club… the odd desire to shake the Boyle man aside! Cavanagh told SportsJOE.ie: “Smith is one of the top players in the game. There’s no doubt in that. He’s one of them players, sometimes, I’d just love to shake him because whenever he does something he does it so well, he’s got that physicality, he can win a kick-out. Then he’ll take off like a bullet and put one into the net. “Anytime he does something, it seems to have a huge effect on Roscommon, he seems to be a great lad. He has all the skills”.

Did Conor mean it? Micheal Clifford in the Irish Daily Mail reckoned that Conor Cox’s logic-defying score in the first half may have

“They’re talking about Rockall, the fisherman of Ireland and Scotland. But Anthony Cunningham has been the fisherman of the year. The catch of the year has been Conor Cox!”

Former Roscommon manager Kevin McStay was suitably positive on The Sunday Game highlights show…later in the week, he revisited the match in a column in The Irish Times… “So where can Roscommon go with this? Five Connacht finals in four years mean they are not newbies. They have two titles out of four attempts, which is above the Rossies’ mean average. The challenge now is to perform but it may not be this year that we see the best of this group. The two teams I would hate Roscommon to meet between now and the end of the year are Mayo and Galway. Mayo, in particular, are just more grizzled and experienced. “Roscommon’s massive ambition for 2019 would be an All-Ireland semi-final. So when can they burst through this glass ceiling and dream the impossible with conviction? Well, when they perform and compete seriously at the Super 8s level. They are in a different space now and the championship is opening up for them”.

Niall Kelly, anyone? In the Irish Daily Mail, the reporter gave the man of the match honours to someone called Niall Kelly…an error, I’m afraid…which may have left Niall Daly and Niall Kilroy guessing!

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Midsummer’s Day with the Stars – on Sunday! See pages 42 & 43

Midsummer’s Day with the Stars returns to Roscommon Racecourse this Sunday (23rd) as some of the biggest acts in Irish country music prepare to descend on Roscommon town. Gates open to the public from midday with big names including Nathan Carter, Mike Denver, Michael English, Philomena Begley, Robert Mizzell, Cliona Hagan

and many more set to perform from 2 pm onwards. Tickets cost €27.50 and are available from all the usual outlets including: Shannonside Longford, ETL Roscommon, Mulvey’s in Carrick-on-Shannon, Towey’s in Ballaghaderreen, Golden Discs in Athlone, Joe O’Brien’s in Lanesboro, Corrib Oil in Boyle and Mace, Castlerea. Children U-12 and accompanied by an adult go free.

Fashion Styling Masterclass at the Abbey  DAN DOONER

Fashion, beauty and lifestyle blogger, Ruth McCourt from Roscommon town, will host a ‘Fashion Styling Masterclass’ event in the Abbey Hotel on Sunday, June 30th from 1 to 5 pm. Ruth, who created the ‘Fashion Truth by Ruth’ blog, will be joined on the day by Director of Simone Mahler Dermo-Cosmetics, Catherine Geraghty; celebrity make-up artist Sandra Gillen and current Mr. Ireland, Wayne Walsh. Ruth spoke to the Roscommon People earlier this week and said she was looking forward to the upcoming event. “I’m up first with a fashion show. We have models from the Catwalk Models Agency and we’ll feature clothes from a selection of shops in Athlone Town Centre as well as Born Clothing in Roscommon town. I’ll also be doing something with the upcoming races in mind. “Catherine Geraghty will then give a talk about her cosmetic brand and there will be some spot prizes on offer from Simone Mahler Dermo-Cosmetics too. “Celebrity make-up artist Sandra Gillen will give a make-up demonstration. Sandra was the make-up artist for ‘Dancing with the Stars’, which was on TV recently. She will also be looking to tie some of her tips in with the summer racing season,” she said. Current Mr. Ireland Wayne Walsh will be giving a Health and Wellness talk but he’ll also be touching on mental health, as Ruth explained. “Wayne will be competing at the Mr. World competition in August and a couple of months ago he gave an interview where he discussed his experience with depression. In the future he wants to give talks to young people about these issues and he will be touching on mental health at this event,” she said. The ‘Galway Player’ of iRadio fame will be the MC on the day and he will hold a couch discussion with Wayne Walsh as they delve into health and wellness. Some of Ireland’s biggest cosmetics and clothing companies will also be involved in this Fashion Styling Masterclass and Ruth will pick the Best Dressed Lady on the day with the winner receiving a hamper worth €300 from The Lilac Rooms.

“It’s a chance for people to get dressed up and have a day out. There will also be plenty of pop-up shops on the day as well as spot prizes too. Proceeds from our raffle will go towards the Join Our Boys Trust, who will have a stand at the event. “Every guest at the event will receive a goodie bag worth over €100 and we have some great goodies in there including clothing, cosmetics and MJ Farrell Jewellery vouchers,” she said. The Fashion Styling Masterclass will take place on Sunday, June 30th from 1 to 5 pm. Tickets cost €50 and are available online from https://roscommonmasterclass.clr.events.

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Willowbrook Glamping and Hideaways hosts Writing retreat Willowbrook Glamping and Hideaways, a new Glamping destination located outside Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, will bring together top poets and authors from around the world for a unique writing retreat over the weekend of June 28th-30th. Hosted at Willowbrook’s 25acre picturesque facility, the two-day workshop includes exploring your writing skills and learning new methods of approaching your craft. The workshop is suitable for creative writing enthusiasts of all levels. Accommodation will be in our extremely cosy yurts and other glamping units which you will share with other retreat attendees. Speakers include Angela Peita, a spoken word performer, workshop facilitator and founding member of Ruckus Slam – one of Australia’s largest poetry slams; Ged Thompson, a Liverpool, poet and author of Middle Earth Magic who is widely recognised as one of the best spoken word artists in the Northwest of England; Tony Cuckson, a storyteller, writer and performer and founder of The Yeats Experience Academy, and Bee Smith is a creative writing facilitator and poet. For more details, visit our Facebook event page; to make a booking or general enquiries, email hello@willowbrookglamping.ie or call 094-98 61307. About Willowbrook Glamping and Hideaways

Willowbrook Glamping and Hideaways is a new glamping destination perched on the River Lung, ten minutes outside Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. After almost a decade of living in Australia, Tuesday Whitfield and her partner Wes Pollington, returned to Ireland, determined to build Ireland’s best anyweather glamping site. Glamping facilities include Mongolian Yurts, an Arabian nights themed lodge and Enchanted Forest room which is fully heated, with new high quality mattresses. Originally opened in 1997 as a caravan & camping park by the Whitfield family, thousands of guests have enjoyed the picturesque landscape and cosy facilities of the park.

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Black weekend for maroon men… …BUT CONGRATS TO ROSCOMMON!

For as long as I can remember, Monday has always been regarded as the most depressing day of the week, and as I sit at the kitchen table on this cold, wet, miserable June morning, I have to admit that this Monday certainly lives up to that reputation. For all of us who have the maroon and white blood of Galway flowing through our veins, this weekend was as demoralising and disappointing as any in living memory, with the hurlers bowing out of the Leinster Championship on Saturday night – after going down to the Dubs – to be followed by a pathetic footballing performance when losing to the Rossies in Salthill on Sunday. In fairness to the hurlers they owe us nothing, and apparently they went down, as they say, with their boots on in a super game of hurling, but sadly the footballers seemed to totally lose their way when a really strong Roscommon team put them under pressure. Now it goes without saying that all players go out to do their best, and sometimes when things start to go wrong it can be very hard to rectify matters, but I make no apology for saying that for a long time now I have had no faith in the football philosophy of the management team. ‘Negative’ and ‘defensive’ would be the two adjectives that I would use to describe the Galway set-up. Why they continually slow everything down and go backwards when in attack beats me, and on Sunday, even when down by two or three points towards the end, they still played to their so-called system, going sideways and back instead of going bald-headed for the scores they needed. The long ball which the Rossies used to great effect – although they too got loads of men behind the ball

Galway and Roscommon supporters pictured at Pearse Stadium, Salthill last Sunday. Picture: Michael McCormack.

– could easily have yielded some dividends, although there can be no doubt that the better team won, and well done to Anthony Cunningham and his very committed men. I believe they will be very hard to beat in the Super 8s, and nobody will look forward to meeting them. As for Galway, they have a shot at redemption through the qualifiers, and I sincerely hope the management let them off the leash and encourage them to have a go. They have some decent footballers, although physically the wearers of the primrose and blue seemed to be much stronger and better built, and, maybe (although unlikely) they could still make it to the Super 8s. It is somewhat ironic also that the managers of the Dublin hurlers and Roscommon footballers are both highly regarded Galway men, but each of them has a

job to do, and fair play to both of them for a job well done. However, with all that being said, the real reason I’m depressed this morning is that I told everyone who would listen to me last week that Kilkenny and Wexford would draw, that Dublin would beat Galway and the Rossies would do the same – but I never put one cent on those results with the bookies. I am not a gambler as such, with a very occasional flutter only, but for some reason I never even thought of wagering a few bob and as a result I am thoroughly deflated this morning. It’s not often that I could beat the bookies, but this was a lost opportunity. The good (or bad) news is that I’m off to Kilbeggan Races later today, so maybe I’ll make up for missing out. I doubt it, but hope springs eternal.

On my tourism bucket list… At the moment we are slap-bang in the middle of concert season, and acts like Elton John, Bon Jovi, Michael Buble, Metallica, and the Spice Girls, amongst others, have all performed in Ireland recently. One of our premier concert venues is Malahide Castle, where there are 270 acres of beautiful parkland, along of course with one of the oldest and most historic castles in the country. A week or so ago I paid a visit to the castle, and just as with our own Forest Park, it really is a spectacular location, and a wonderful amenity to have in the area. The day I was there was one of the lovely summer days we had recently, and the park was packed with tourists…families having picnics, children, dogs, walkers, runners and cyclists, and the atmosphere was just so lovely and relaxing. The gardens are vast, and full of all kinds of exotic plants and flowers, and while I would be fairly lukewarm about such stuff, my wife Carol was totally immersed in all things horticultural, and I nearly had to call security to get her out of the gardens. The area where the concerts are held is really just a big open field

Giant’s Causeway remains on Frank Brandon’s bucket list of tourist places to visit.

with loads of room, and I’m told George Ezra is performing to a sold out crowd there on Friday night. Sadly I won’t be there, but I’m sure it will be a fantastic night in what is a fantastic venue. It’s funny how we can know so little about places. I was totally unaware that Malahide has an amazing beach, which sadly is not safe for swimmers, but great for walking or sun bathing, and that it’s a village full of interesting pubs and restaurants, as well as having the renowned Grand Hotel, where, while the pint of Guinness was €5.60, the opulent surroundings

made it worth it. Anyway, it made me realise that it’s no wonder this island gets so many tourists, as there are so many wonderful areas to visit, and so much beauty to see. In truth, even though we live here, a lot of us have never got to see most of our famous attractions. For me, the Giant’s Causeway remains on my bucket list, while closer to home I have never got to Clonmacnoise, The Hill of Tara, the Arigna Mine experience, or even Athlone Castle. Better get on my bike or time will pass me by, and I’ll leave this world with a lot still to see.

And finally… Finally for this week, I have to admit that I have no interest whatsoever in the TV show Love Island, and have never watched it and never will. But I can’t avoid the major impact Longford girl Maura Higgins has made in her short time on the show. All the papers are reporting on complaints that the programme has received about her amorous advances towards Tommy, the brother of heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury, with hundreds of viewers unhappy with her allegedly predatory behaviour. Now correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t that what this show – and other such reality shows – are all about? Hasn’t this programme the express aim of, as they say, finding love – and if there’s a bit of how’s your father thrown in that’s all the better (and certainly better for the ratings). I also seem to remember that our Longford lady laid her cards clearly on the table when she joined the show, by saying that she would do whatever it took to get her man, so it seems to me she is simply doing what she said she would. So what’s all the fuss about? However, I can tell you that no matter what comes down the line, I will not be tuning in. Give me Blue Bloods and Magnum P.I. any time.

Till next week, Bye for now!

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WeekendPeople Volkswagen launch Snapshot Photography Competition With over 5,000 entries last year, the Volkswagen Snapshot Competition is back for its third consecutive year, and this time a trip to Iceland is on the cards for the overall winner. The unique online photography contest is a prime opportunity for budding photographers or people with a keen creative eye to upload their best shots and be in with a chance to win some fantastic prizes. To enter, participants simply need to upload a photo to Instagram and use one of the 6 hashtags below, depending on the category they wish to enter: DESIGN – #VWSNAPSHOT #DESIGN IRELAND – #VWSNAPSHOT #IRELAND PEOPLE – #VWSNAPSHOT #PEOPLE VOLKSWAGEN – #VWSNAPSHOT #VOLKSWAGEN LIGHT – #VWSNAPSHOT #LIGHT ROADTRIP – #VWSNAPSHOT #ROADTRIP There are prizes for the winner of each category including high-tech drones, a design tablet, VR Headsets and a Samsung Gear 360. The overall winner of the competition will win an all-expenses paid trip of a lifetime to a photography enthusiast’s dream destination, Iceland. The twelve top pictures entered in the Volkswagen category will be featured in the 2020 Volkswagen Snapshot calendar which will be on sale online at https://vwsnapshot.ie/ for €10.00 each. Volkswagen are delighted to announce that all proceeds raised from the calendar will be donated to Temple Street Hospital. These vital funds raised for Temple Street will help ensure that sick children continue to have access to the very best paediatric equipment, facilities and support. Volkswagen have changed the competition parameters this year by reducing the minimum age of entry to 16 years old. Teenagers are some of the most active social media users and Volkswagen are encouraging young Irish photography enthusiasts to use their platforms for a good cause by becoming part of the VW Snapshot community. Head of Corporate Development in Temple Street Foundation, Emma Barret says: “Without the help of supporters and volunteers across the country, Temple Street Foundation wouldn’t be able to raise the funds necessary to provide the patients of the hospital with the facilities and level of care they require. “We are so grateful and thankful to Volkswagen for thinking of us this year”. Entries are now open on www.vwsnapshot.ie. The closing date for the competition is August 2nd, 2019. T&Cs apply.

VW Snapshot - Daniel Geesen from Skerries, Co Dublin

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MUSINGS

Words of wit and wisdom with MIRIAM KERINS

Cervical smear scandal is what happens when the ‘system’ puts cost over quality Well folks, you know it’s a slow news week when stories like Trump’s mouthpiece Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ intention to vacate her role as White House Press Secretary and the great Irish ‘motor-insurance rip-off’ revelation generates surprise, speculation and debate among social commentators. I mean, you don’t need to be Mystic Meg to know the writing was on the wall for the woman who appeared to try and condition the public into thinking that journos are the enemy of the people. You also don’t need to be Einstein to know that, when it comes to motor insurance fees, this country’s practice and approach is a complete joke. It has long been documented that drivers, including me, are being hit with such preposterous premiums, it stood to reason the industry’s profits would sky-rocket from €16 million in 2016 to €227 million in 2017! So, no bombshell revelations there. However, what did shock me to the core was Dr. Gabriel Scally’s latest disturbing findings relating to the ongoing CervicalCheck controversy. You see, when Dr. Scally was initially brought on board to carry out a scoping inquiry into what went wrong with the health screening programme,

Dr. Gabriel Scally

he was told there were six laboratories involved in reading the slides. However, due to the Doc and his team’s excellent investigative skills, it has now transpired that a staggering sixteen laboratories were involved in the overall process. Now, worrying though this is, what’s actually more alarming is the fact that the HSE, the National Cancer Screening Programme and CervicalCheck allege they had absolutely no clue that this was going on! Really? How very odd! Now, while Dr. Scally did reassure us that he and his team “have not come across anything that would indicate to us that there are quality failures in any systematic way,” in relation to these previously un-

discovered labs, as far as I’m concerned, that’s got to be cold comfort to the women unfortunate enough to be affected by this travesty. Look, as this stage, I want to urge readers to keep a focus on the fact that health screening programmes, while they’re not diagnostic, are both vital and lifesaving. Nonetheless, they’re only effective if a proper set of protocols are put in place. And I’m afraid, it’s clear, given these disturbing findings, when it comes to women’s health in this country, in this particular instance those protocols were not in place, and not only was due diligence ignored, but safeguards appear to have also been totally disregarded.

I mean, you only need to look at the fact that one lab, which allegedly tested over ninety thousand slides, was only accredited retrospectively. As it stands, I have very little confidence in a regime that enters a ‘shock-horror-pleasepity-us. Sure-we-were-clueless. Those-deceitful-labs-never-disclosed-that-part-of-their-practicewas-to-outsource-work’ as some pathetic line of defence. The HSE bigwigs need to stop gambling with women’s health, and, instead of anchoring their decisions on cost, they should start focusing on quality. It stands to reason folks, if our so-called health service is tendering out work to organisations, the result of which can be a case of life or death, the absolute least they could do is know that this organisation’s personnel are up to scratch, can actually carry out the specific work they’re paying them for, that they know who these people are, and vitally, they know where they are. The women of Ireland have an absolute right to know three things…where our cervical smear slides are being sent, if the information we are being provided with is accurate, and that those tasked with providing that information can stand confidently over it.

Family homelessness is a plague that has spread nationwide Well folks, it appears that family homelessness has hit an unprecedented high. And no, this is not just a big city epidemic; this is a plague so highly virulent, it has spread nationwide. This tells me that we are now witnessing a situation whereby our government is tolerating a structure that sees families, (like yours and mine), being forced into leaving long-term rental accommodation because their private landlord has either moved on or changed his/her mind with regard to their property, etc. Now that’s not just my opinion. These are the findings of Focus Ireland, whose Director of Advocacy Mike Allen, while speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland last week, revealed ‘the homelessness crisis is taking place in the private rented sector’. So, one minute you’re renting a beautiful house; one where you’ve lovingly decorated, and where you felt happy and secure enough to call it your home. Indeed, a haven where you’ve integrated yourself and your family into the friendly local community, where you’ve enrolled the kids in schools and established yourself in a job. Then suddenly, out of the blue, you get the call telling you to leave, rendering you

terrified you’ll end up living on the side of the road. Now this is no fairy story folks, rather it is – tragically – the case for many hundreds of families whom, through no fault of their own, and whom, despite having a decent income, are unable, for various reasons, to get a mortgage. However, these families are able to afford to pay rent. Indeed, they not only religiously pay that rent on time; they lovingly take care of the landlord’s property as if it were their very own. Now I am not, and would not, tar all landlords with the same brush. As we know, while there are disreputable ones, there are also excellent decent ones spread right across this county. In fact our own landlord is a gentleman. But the sad fact for many renters, i.e. those who have been, and who currently are, in successful residencies, (and the Focus Ireland stats back this us), is that they can often find themselves left at the mercy of their landlord’s whims and are sometimes given insufficient notice to vacate a property. When this happens, not only are families/couples left without somewhere safe and secure to lay their heads, but their entire life also begins to fall

apart. And, if a relocation means that jobs and school placements are put at risk, then the onset could mean a possible breakdown in an entire family’s mental health, wellbeing and structure. I tell ya folks, when this State places its citizens in a precarious situation where they cannot find a place to call home and where government policy is to ignore the desperate need to build houses, then it’s my opinion that we’ve not just lost the battle for a roof over our heads, we’ve catastrophically lost the entire war for our basic human rights. I don’t know about you readers, but for me, this is definitely not good enough.

Up the Rossies! The county is on a high this week, and it’s all down to the new Connacht champions and their spectacular second-half comeback! Comhghairdeas lads. You did yourselves and your county proud.

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Midsummer’s Day with the Stars is this Sunday

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Contact: JP on 087 1336684 Congratulations to the Roscommon team and management Wishing the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars every success

The Brewer y MARKET SQUARE, ROSCOMMON Friday, 21st June

Folk & Trad Session

Saturday, 22nd June

Live Music

Sunday, 23rd June at 9pm After Midsummer’s Day

Eamonn Jackson As the Midnight Cowboy We are now showing all Racing, Matches, Games, etc. on Sky SPORTS

Promoter Joe Finnegan speaking to the crowd at the 2018 Midsummer’s Day with the Stars. Picture: Andrew Fox

Day with the Stars returns to Roscommon Racecourse this Sunday (23rd) as some of the biggest acts in Irish country music prepare to descend on Roscommon town. Gates open to the public from midday with big names including Nathan Carter, Mike Denver, Michael English, Philomena Begley, Robert Mizzell, Cliona Hagan and many more set to perform from 2 pm onwards. The event has grown in popularity over the years and last summer’s concert went down a treat with country music fans from near and far. This year’s open-air concert will be no different so bring your dancing shoes to the racecourse this Sunday! Tickets cost €27.50 and are available from all the idsummer’s

usual outlets including: Shannonside Longford, ETL Roscommon, Mulvey’s in Carrick-on-Shannon, Towey’s in Ballaghaderreen, Golden Discs in Athlone, Joe O’Brien’s in Lanesboro, Corrib Oil in Boyle and Mace, Castlerea. Children U-12 and

accompanied by an adult go free. There is plenty of free parking at Roscommon Racecourse and the Festival Dance with Mike Denver will take place later on Sunday night at 10.30 pm in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon.

Philomena Begley pictured entertaining the crowds at the 2018 Midsummer’s Day with the Stars. Picture: Andrew Fox

Brendan ready to ‘Shine’ at the racecourse  DAN DOONER

Ciarán Rosney on stage in Roscommon last year. Picture: Andrew Fox

Lisa McHugh pictured entertaining the crowds at the 2018 Midsummer’s Day with the Stars. Picture: Andrew Fox

Brendan Shine was busy working on his farm near Taughmaconnell when I called him on Wednesday morning having just returned from Spain where he had been performing for two weeks. When he got back to me a few minutes later, the 72-year-old was in good spirits and looking forward to his second appearance at the Midsummer’s Day with the Stars event this Sunday. “I just got back from Spain last night. I was out there working for the last two weeks. Before that I was in Alaska working on a cruise. I’m still enjoying it, you can never give up… just like the Rossies: neversay-die! “I’ve seen a lot of weather in the past few weeks and I’m hoping it settles down for this Sunday. “Last Sunday, the Rossies were celebrating of course and this Sunday we’ll have our own celebration – it’ll be a celebration of country music,” he said. Brendan will be 48 years married to wife Kathleen next March and the couple

have two daughters, Emily and Phillipa. He first began performing in the early 1960s. “I started out as a ballad singer with my father and then with Ciaran Kelly’s Ceili Band. I was influenced I suppose by singers like Perry Como, George Jones and Hank Williams as well as some of the great Irish ballad singers at the time like Paddy Beades from Roscommon and Connie Foley,” he said. Brendan has a grá for all types of music and daughter Emily – who will once again join him on stage this Sunday – performs a U2 track on his new album, which is called ‘Let it Shine, Shine, Shine’ and will be available in all good record shops from next week on. The Athlone native isn’t looking beyond Sunday’s big outdoor concert at Roscommon Racecourse however. “Last year the sun was splitting the stones, the crowd was electric and there were loads of families out. That’s what I remember from last year: it was a great family day out and I got to see people

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I just got back from Spain last night. I was out there working for the last two weeks. Before that I was in Alaska working on a cruise. I’m still enjoying it, you can never give up…just like the Rossies: never-say-die! I hadn’t seen in years. I’m looking forward to that again this Sunday,” he concluded. Brendan Shine will be

among a number of top acts on show this Sunday at Roscommon Racecourse as part of the annual Midsummer’s Day with

the Stars’ open-air country music concert. Gates open at midday and the show begins at 2 pm.

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Congratulations to the Roscommon team and management from

Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Tel.: (090) 6663325

JJ Harlow’s

Saturday, 22nd June:

Back by popular demand

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Telephone: 090 6626225

Friday 21st June:

DJ Liamo 9 PM

WIN 2 TICKETS TO ‘DAY WITH THE STARS’ Be in with a chance to win two tickets to ‘Day with the Stars’ in Roscommon Racecourse this Sunday, 23rd June

Saturday 22nd June: Roscommon fans pictured at the Connacht SFC Final in Salthill. Picture Mick McCormack.

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Trad sessions and Bonﬁ re Night at MIKE BANAHAN Castlecoote Lodge & FRIENDS

Sunday 23rd June:

The Corner House Roscommon MUSIC SESSION WITH

Every Wednesday 9.00 pm - 11.00pm

Dalton’s Pub Fuerty, Co. Roscommon

Castlecoote Lodge Bar & Lounge celebrates Midsummer in traditional style this weekend, commencing with an Irish trad session this Friday (21st) from 10 pm. On Sunday evening (23rd) the traditional bonfire will be blazing from 9 pm. Visitors will remember Bonfire Night at crossroads and meeting places in days gone by and the Leyden family have continued to

DAVE AND THE BLUE TAX 10 PM

uphold this tradition at Castlecoote Lodge. This year promises to feature a great evening of entertainment so come along and relive old customs and memories this weekend at the Lodge. There will be traditional music session from 8 pm and refreshments will be served. A very ‘warm’ welcome awaits all!

7.30 AFTER THE COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL * No Cover Charge, all gigs are at 10pm approx unless stated otherwise * Search for us on facebook: JJ-Harlows - The- Square-Roscommon-Town

Sunday, 23rd June

Bonfire Night

Faces & Places

Bonfire lit at 8.30pm. Live music from 9.30pm with Joe Newman

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Castlecoote, Roscommon

Roscommon Races

Friday 21st June

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

MUSIC, SONG & DANCE!

Sunday 23rd June

Bonfire Night

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday of last week were Fenella Owens and Mike Burke, Galway County Board Treasurer.

Pics: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday of last week were Aidan Gately (Gately Building Stone, presenting a sponsorship cheque) and Orla Healy.

Traditional Music Session commencing at 8pm Refreshments ● Music ● Chat

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Telephone: 087 6335511

Lunchtime Street Concert

On Wednesday, 26th June at 1pm At Castlecourt, Roscommon (off Castle Street, in front of The Melting Pot Shop & Café) This is a FREE event. Light refreshments will be served. Everybody is welcome to come along and join in the singing and dancing Music in mind is designed to bring the opportunity to play music to people with mental health difficulties. In partnership with Mental Health Ireland, the programme provides choir and percussion workshops to service users of recovery-based support centres throughout Ireland.

Information from Andy 087 2394305 or Joe 086 1010786

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday of last week were Caroline, Maria, John and Donal Keane.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday of last week were John Mahony, John Cunningham and Tony Regan.

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Pictured at Martina McHugh’s 40th birthday party in Nancy’s last Friday night were Colman O’Shaughnessy and Carmen O’Sullivan.

Mother and daughter celebrate! Pictured at Martina McHugh’s 40th birthday party in Nancy’s last Friday night were James Finnerty, Kathleen McHugh, Suraya Diaz, Stephen Macrory, Martina, Kelly and Tommy McHugh.

Faces & Places Pictured at Martina McHugh’s 40th birthday party in Nancy’s last Friday night were Robert Hrabar and Marie Murray.

Martina McHugh’s 40th birthday party Nancy’s, Roscommon Pics: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at Martina McHugh’s 40th birthday party in Nancy’s last Friday night were Deirdre Sebastian and Áine Killian.

Pictured at Martina McHugh’s 40th birthday party in Nancy’s last Friday night were mother and daughter, Martina and Kelly McHugh.

Pictured at Martina McHugh’s 40th birthday party in Nancy’s last Friday night were Chloe Conlon, Gillian Banahan, Ciara Corcoran, Jade Costello, Niamh Kenny and Enya Neary.

Pictured at Martina McHugh’s 40th birthday party in Nancy’s last Friday night were Elaine Woods, Robert Hrabar and Marie Murray.

Pictured at Martina McHugh’s 40th birthday party in Nancy’s last Friday night were Ann Marie O’Hara, Cara Glynn, Martina McHugh, Deirdre Naughton and Mags Fannon.

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

www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie

PUBLIC AUCTION 4th JULY 2019

PROPERTIES ON VIEW THIS SATURDAY 22nd WITH

in FALLONS BAR, DYSART at 4pm Residence on c. 38.15 Acres at

SHANBALLYLOSKY & COOLATOBER BALLYFORAN/ DYSART, CO ROSCOMMON • Lot 1: • Lot 2: • Lot 3: • Lot 4: • Lot 5: • Lot 6:

10.30am to 11am 81 THE CHANDLER, ARRAN QUAY, DUBLIN 7 D07 RC93 10am to 10.30am “BALLINABOY LODGE”, KILTEEVAN F42 V380

Residence on c. 0.85 Acres c. 13.81 Acres c. 5.85 Acres c. 8.82 Acres (Ballyforan Side) c. 8.82 Acres (Feevagh Side) Overall Property Residence on c. 38.15 Acres

PUBLIC AUCTION 4th JULY Contact the office on 090-6663700 for further details. Solicitor for Sale: Liddy Neilan Solicitors, Abbey St,, Roscommon. (090) 6627498

WANTED RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION TO RENT CLOSE TO THE N5 Works Are Commencing on The New N5 Road Project Between Ballaghaderreen and Scramoge

11am to 11.30am 29 CASTLE MANOR, RACECOURSE ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN F42 Y991

We Urgently Require All Types of Residential Accommodation for Workers on the Project.

12pm to 1pm 13 CIRCULAR ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN F42 F970

If You Have a Suitable Property for Letting

1.30pm to 2pm 3 GRECIAN VIEW, THE WALK, ROSCOMMON TOWN F42 F599

‘Ballinaboy Lodge’, Kilteevan is well worth viewing Viewing this Saturday morning No.13, Circular Road, Roscommon town

Open viewing of residence in Roscommon this Saturday TWO-BEDROOMED RESIDENCE IS EXCELLENT VALUE Newly-arrived to the market in Roscommon Town is No.13, Circular Road. On the books of Connaughton Auctioneers, it’s a twobedroomed semi-detached residence. In need of some modernisation, this property represents fantastic value in today’s market. It would be suitable as an investment property or indeed starter home for the first-time buyer. Accommodation on the ground floor consists of reception hallway, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility with WC off. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms. To the rear of the property there is a good-sized garden with block wall surrounding. There is both pedestrian and vehicular gated access to the front. Features include UPVC doubleglazed windows and doors. There is a garden shed to rear (14’4” x 6’), mains water & sewerage. This property is in an excellent location within walking distance of all of Roscommon town’s amenities including schools, Church, shops, restaurants, etc. There will be open viewing this Saturday, 22nd of June from 12 noon-1 pm. For additional information and colour brochure contact the office on 090-6663700 or info@connaughtonauctioneers.ie

This large six-bedroomed dormer bungalow has just arrived to the market in the much sought after area of Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon. On the books of Connaughton Auctioneers, ‘Ballinaboy Lodge’ boasts spacious living accommodation on a large site of c. 0.75 acres. This property is on view this Saturday, 22nd of June from 10 am to 10.30 am. Viewing by appointment at all other times. With the addition of five stables (all with full electrics and water) to the rear, tack room, double garage, hayshed and outside WC, this property is a must for viewing for the discerning purchaser. There is ample room for a sand arena to the rear if so desired. The property comes to the market priced to sell. There are a host of features which must be viewed to be fully appreciated. The accommodation on the ground floor includes reception hallway, with door leading

into the large open plan kitchen/dining/living room. There are four large double bedrooms with one ensuite and large open plan bathroom with both freestanding cast iron bath and ‘wet room’ shower. On the first floor there is a large open plan living space which can be adapted for many uses from a second living room to a library.

There are two double bedrooms off this space with an additional bathroom. To the rear there is timber decking, which is under canopy. The property is dotted with a selection of flower beds and shrubbery. For further details and full colour brochure, contact the office on 090-6663700 or info@ connaughtonauctioneers.ie

Properties on view this weekend with Connaughton Auctioneers Ballinaboy Lodge, Kilteevan F42 V380 – 10 am-10.30 am Luxury six-bedroomed dormer bungalow on c. 0.75 acres with five stables, tack room, hayshed, and double garage, approx. 5km from Roscommon Town.

29, Castle Manor, Racecourse Road, F42 Y991 – 11 am11.30 am Exceptional five-bedroomed detached two-storey, with tarmacadamed driveway. Ready for occupation. Off the Racecourse Road, within walking distance of town centre.

13, Circular Road, Roscommon Town – F42 F970 – 12 noon-1 pm Two-bedroomed semi-detached residence in need of minor renovation located just off the town centre, close to all amenities. Ideal investment/starter home.

3, Grecian View, The Walk, Roscommon Town – F42 F599 – 1.30 pm-2 pm Spacious four-bedroomed bungalow in excellent location. Large enclosed garden to rear, with sheds. Much sought after area.

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Prime 107-acre Edgeworthstown farm hits the market at Earley’s

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

#### URGENTLY REQUIRED #### Due to continued success Hughes & Company are urgently looking for all types of property in and around Roscommon for a number of disappointed underbidders. If you are thinking of buying or selling talk to Pat, let him advise you, his advice is free. Phone: 09066 27003 or e-mail info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

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NEW TO THE MARKET: For sale CIRCA 21 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED IN ONE BLOCK AT

CLOONTOGHER, KILTEEVAN, CO. ROSCOMMON Most of the lands are of top quality and located less than ½ a mile from the village of Kilteevan in a nice rural setting. This is an ideal opportunity for somebody looking for a nice compact parcel of land or for a local farmer to increase his holding. For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@ pathughesauctioneers.com Legal:- Mr. Peter Jones, Solicitor, Peter H Jones Solicitors, Goff Street, Roscommon. Phone: 09066 26925

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NEW TO THE MARKET – For sale CIRCA 26.5 ACRES AT

CARRAGARVE AND CORRABEG, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON. Most of the lands are of top quality with the lands located in two separate lots a short distance from each other but can be sold separately if required. For further details contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOR SALE 5 BEDROOMED DETACHED PROPERTY AT

NO. 56 THE SPINNEY, ABBEYTOWN, ROSCOMMON

further details, contact John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 0906626579, email jearley@

propertypartners.ie or log on to www.propertypartners.ie. Find us on facebook at www.facebook. com/propertypartnersearley.

Prime Lisnaree property available at Earley’s John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley is this week offering new to the market a quality three-bedroomed semidetached residence of c. 1,018 sq.ft. located at 20, Lisnaree, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. All offers above €90,000 with a view to a sale. John describes the property as “a quality three-bedroomed semi-detached residence located in a select residential development beside Strokestown and all local amenities”. The said property is presented for sale in good condition throughout with the benefit of a spacious rear garden area. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers above €90,000 to sell. BER: D1.

Price Guide: €150,000 ono. A renowned 3 B/R public house standing on a substantial site area of approx 1.7 acres overlooking Portrunny Bay, Harbour and the famous River Shannon. The said property can be sold with the benefit of a full clean 7 day license or independently for residential purposes should market interest dictate. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. BER: G.

N39 N564

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.

Prime Ballinlough lands available at Earley’s John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley is this week offering new to the market lands containing approx. 11.6 acres located at Clooncrim, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. John describes the property as “prime lands containing approx. 11.6 acres”. The lands are set out on opposite sides of the public roadway. The said lands also have the benefit of commanage of one undivided 18th part of approx. 27.2505 hectares/67.33 acres and one undivided 9th part of approx. 5.8781 hectares/ 21.93 acres set out on the attached map and highlighted in yellow. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. Price guide: €45,000.

A PRIMELY LOCATED 3 B/R RESIDENTIAL 7 DAY LICENSED PREMISES OF APPROX. 2,350 SQ.FT

LEHERY, LANESBORO, CO. LONGFORD

A PRIME RESIDENTIAL HOLDING OF LANDS CONTAINING APPROX. 19.22 ACRES A primely located property situated on the main Ballymahon route (R392) located approx. 2.5 km from Lanesboro town. The said property can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate and is set out as follows: Lot 1: The Entire. Lot 2: 5 B/R residence standing on approx. 0.6 of an acre. BER: C3. Lot 3: Approx. 18.62 acres with stables. This is a property that must be viewed to be fully appreciated and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and offers to sell. Legal: Billy Brandon, Messers Patrick J Neilan & Co. Roscommon.

20 LISNAREE, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON F42 YH28

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.

50-acre farm sold by Hughes & Company 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

The renowned “Shannon View Lounge”

PORTRUNNY (OVERLOOKING THE RIVER SHANNON AND HARBOUR), BALLYMURRAY, CO.ROSCOMMON, F42 C798

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Auctioneers & Valuers PRSA no. 001090

of agricultural farmlands offering approx. 107 acres located in a select farming district”. The said lands are set out in one block and command good road frontage. Generally, the said lands are made up of solid agricultural grounds. Servicing the land is a cattle crush and pen located at the road front and an internal service roadway. The auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries for this prime farm of lands. To arrange maps or for

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107 acres located at Kilcourcey, Cartroncor & Tully, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford. John describes the lands as “a substantial holding

PRSA No. 001481

Pat Hughes & Company, Abbey Street, Roscommon are confirming that they have agreed the sale of a circa 50-acre residential farm which went on the market at Ballincurry, Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon recently. The property has been sold to a local farmer. The lands were advertised for final offers by 5 pm last Friday. Pat Hughes is confirming that there were a number of people interested in the farm and similar properties are now required for disappointed underbidders. Contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market a substantial farm of lands containing approx.

PROPERTY PARTNERS

SALE D E E R AG

A QUALITY 3 B/R SEMI-DETACHED RESIDENCE OF APPROX. 1,018 SQ.FT

All offers after €90,000 to sell. A quality 3 B/R semi-detached residence located in this select residential area located adjacent to Strokestown and all amenities. The said residence is finished to a good standard throughout. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. BER: D1.

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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‘Woodview House’ – an imposing residence in prestigious location New to the market is an imposing two-storey residence, ‘Woodview House’ at Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Co. Longford and on the books of Oates Auctioneers, Roscommon. This residence is located on the prestigious Rathcline Road, situated on an elevated landscaped site with commanding views of the surrounding countryside.This impressive residence comprises entrance hallway, sitting room, living room, open plan kitchen/dining room and large utility. Upstairs are five bedrooms and a family bathroom. Overall, this is a quality residence for which the auctioneer invites viewings and enquiries. Price region: €250,000. For details, contact Oates Auctioneers (Roscommon) Ltd., Church Street, Roscommon town, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 0906627878. Email: info@oates.ie/see www.oates.ie

Woodview House.

New homes ‘ﬂying out the door’ at REA Seamus Carthy

Ballina, Dysart, Co. Roscommon

Attractive bungalow in Dysart This week Hughes & Company of Abbey Street, Roscommon are reporting that they have received a lot of enquiries about an attractive two-bedroomed bungalow on a circa one-acre site at Ballina, Dysart, Co. Roscommon. The property is located less than one mile from Ballyforan village and Dysart, and conveniently located to Roscommon, Athlone and Ballinasloe. The residence is finished to a high standard. Accommodation consists of a sitting room, kitchen cum dining room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The residence has the benefit of a garage to the rear. Viewing is highly recommended. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

REA Seamus Carthy, Roscommon Town, confirmed this week the sale of two primely-located new homes in Baslick, Castlerea and Corboley, Knockcroghery. Seamus describes the property in Baslick, Castlerea as “a most impressive four-bedroomed detached family home located within close proximity to Castlerea Town”. The said property stands a 0.5 acre mature landscaped site with the benefit of a detached garage/workshop. The purchasers were UK clients locating to the area. A residence at Corboley, Knockcroghery was another quality property sold by REA Carthy. The said residence was a detached dormer-style four-bedroomed bungalow sold to a builder’s finish. The purchasers were a young Athlone-based couple. Due to unprecedented demand and with a substantial list of similar purchasers on their books REA Seamus Carthy in Roscommon town urgently require all types of residential property. Please contact our office on 090660001 or email info@reacarthy.ie.

Currawinna, Four Roads, Roscommon

Four-bedroomed bungalow in Four Roads area At Currawinna, Four Roads, Roscommon, Hughes & Company have for sale an attractive four-bedroomed bungalow on a large landscaped site. The residence is in excellent condition and situated approximately two miles from the village of Athleague. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

NEW TO THE MARKET Carnabrickna, Lenebane Avenue Roscommon Town F42 DX20 Spacious 4 bedroom bungalow situated on a large manicured site located c. 1 mile from the Town Centre, adjacent to local restaurant, shop, filling station and Roscommon Racetrack. Well maintained bungalow comprising entrance hallway, sitting room, kitchen/ dining room, utility, 4 bedrooms with master ensuite and walk in wardrobe, together with family bathroom. Outside private landscaped grounds with large double fully serviced garage to rear. Viewing strictly by prior appointment Price Region: €190,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET Superior 4 bedroom residence

No 37 Oldwood, Roscommon Town F42 XW74 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET Magnificent 5 Bedroom Residence

Ballybride, Co. Roscommon F42 XN63

Commercial unit – with living accommodation This week Hughes & Company of Abbey Street, Roscommon are offering for sale at Knock Street, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo a property which is a commercial unit on the ground floor with living accommodation on the first floor. The property has huge development potential and is situated in a prominent location with a back entrance, leaving it suitable for further development, subject to planning permission being granted. Pat is confirming that they are accepting offers in excess of €80,000 for this fine investment property in the centre of a progressive town. Viewing is a must, the auctioneer advises. 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

Corboley, Knockcroghery – sold.

Magnificent 5 bedroom (3 ensuite) property situated on a large landscaped site area located c. 1.5 miles from Roscommon Town Centre in a highly sought after residential area. Exceptional finish throughout with no expense spared, this property offers entrance hallway, open plan kitchen/ dining area, utility with WC, Living room, 3 large bedrooms on ground floor (master ensuite) and family bathroom. There are a further 2 large ensuite bedrooms on first floor both with walk in wardrobes. Viewing is a must. Price Region: €299,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET Baslick, Castlerea – sold.

Landmark commercial property in Castlerea sold REA Seamus Carthy has completed the sale of a landmark commercial and residential building at The Square, Castlerea, Roscommon. The commercial/residential property adjoins the Mace supermarket and Seamus says the level of interest secured confirms the high level of confidence currently in the marketplace. Seamus Carthy also confirmed a retail unit and two apartments situated directly across from SuperValu in Castlerea has also gone to ‘sale agreed’ status recently. Due to unprecedented demand including two recent commercial sales in Roscommon Town and with a substantial list of similar purchasers on their books REA Seamus Carthy, Roscommon Town urgently require all types of commercial property. Please contact our office on 090-660001 or email info@reacarthy.ie.

Quality 4 Bedroom Bungalow

Cruby Hill, Galway Road, Roscommon Town F42 PX82 A unique opportunity to acquire a bungalow residence in this sought after residential area within walking distance to all town amenities. Offering spacious site area with double detached garages to rear, this residence comprises:entrance hallway, sitting room, kitchen, dining room, utility, 4 bedrooms (master ensuite) and family bathroom. Overall, this an excellent property on the prestigious Galway Road for which the Auctioneers highly recommends viewings. Price Region: €250,000.

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

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Members of staff of Sheraton Athlone

Sheraton Athlone Scoops Best Destination Hotel Award The management and staff of the Sheraton Athlone Hotel are celebrating after they recently claimed the Best Destination Hotel Award at the Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards 2019. Now in their second year, the awards celebrate excellence in hotels, restaurants, pubs and entertainment venues in counties Laois, Offaly and Westmeath. The Best Destination Hotel Award is designed to recognise properties that are the reason visitors will choose a destination due to the quality of their reputation and the range of facilities on offer.

As well as modern, well-equipped conferencing facilities and spacious bedrooms, the 4-star Sheraton Athlone Hotel is home to the luxurious Sirana Spa which is consistently ranked among the Top 10 Best Sheraton Hotel Spas in the world. The final feature placing the Sheraton literally head and shoulders above the competition is their 12-storey tower wing. The tower is the tallest building in Athlone with deluxe adult only rooms and sweeping views over the town and beyond. Winning the Best Destination Hotel Award is hugely important to the team at the Shera-

ton Athlone Hotel who, along with their sister property Hodson Bay Resort, are passionate about promoting the Hidden Heartlands and Athlone region as a must-see destination for both corporate and leisure visitors. Garrett McGuinness, General Manager of the Sheraton Athlone Hotel accepted the award at the gala ceremony. Mr. McGuinness said: “The full team at the Sheraton were very proud to be nominated in both the Best Destination Hotel and Overall Hotel of the Year categories this year, and I am honoured to accept this award on their behalf”.

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COUNSELLING & HYPNOTHERAPY

 FOR SALE: Antique Lister Generator, 21.5 HP in very good working order. Price €2,500. Tel: 094 9659037

• 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:

Telephone: 086 8433433

COUNSELLING

FOR SALE

Tel. (094) 98 80281 Mob. (087) 2031909 Website: www.dockerydriving.ie RSA Approved Driving Instructor

FENCING/GATES

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

087 2346364 FENCING/GATES

To have your advert seen by over 80,000 people every week advertise with us!

THE MOST READ NEWSPAPER IN COUNTY ROSCOMMON!

FRANCIS REGAN FENCING LTD For all your fencing needs. Glas Fencing Grant Fencing Post Rail

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Tel: 087 2172281

Roscommon People Friday 21 June 2019

Classifieds GARDENING WALTER BEGLEY Gardening, Maintenance & Painting Roscommon Town • Indoor & Outdoor Painting • Winter Garden Clean-Up • Power Washing Driveways - Paths • Prepare Lawns for Spring • Hedge Trimming • Planting • Grass Cutting • General Maintenance

GARDENING

Bernard Conroy Timber Clearance Ltd Tel: 087 2533101 Firewood For Sale Over 30 years in business

JOE HEALY Tree Services • Hedge Cutting • Dangerous Tree Removal • Wood Chipping • Fully Insured

Phone:

087 2721193

Phone John on

087 2860428 • Certified Arborists • Tree Surgery • Dangerous Tree Removal • Wood Chipping • Leylandii hedges reduced and shaped

ALL ABOUT THE GARDEN • Roscommon Town • Grass and Hedge Cutting • General Maintenance • Strimming and Weeding

Comprehensive Insurance Cover. I.S.A. member.

Tel: 086 6077307 or 086 8125165

CONTACT KEVIN:

090 6630879 or Mobile

087 2835742

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● Amatsu Therapy Neuromuscular therapy & orthopaedic sports massage

Appointments with Anne Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday. Molloy’s Pharmacy, The Harrison Centre, Roscommon

Tel: 087 2721757 www.aobtherapies.com Vouchers available on-line

HOLISTIC JOAN MOORE Therapy Rooms • Sports Massage • Deep Tissue Massage • Reflexology • Indian head Massage • Reiki • Aromatherapy • Dry needling • Thai Massage Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon

087 9201818 Gift vouchers now available

Find us on facebook

GATELY GARDENING

PAINTING & DECORATING

CORBETT

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR For all your decorating needs CONTACT JOHN

086 4679798

TREE CARE & LANDSCAPING

PAINTER & DECORATOR

● General Maintenance Dangerous Tree Removal ● Garden Hedges & Trees reduced and shaped ● Wood Chipping ● Fully Insured Contact Alan on

Private & Commercial Power washing 25 years experience Free Estimates Given

087 6558597

087 2683079

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REFLEXOLOGY

Reflexology may bring relief from conditions such as: • Allergies • Eczema • Migraine • Back Problems • Infertility • Respiratory Disorders • Blood Pressure • Insomnia • Stress • Exam Stress • Bowel Disorders • Joint/Muscle Problems • Thyroid Imbalance • Colic • Pain Relief • Emotional Disorders - Ante Natal Reflexology - Cancer Care Reflexology - Infant/Child Reflexology Mobile Service Available Marina Furey B. Sc. (Hons)

Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon

Tel: 087 2264951 Find us on facebook

www.parklawntreeservices.

Four Roads, Co. Roscommon • Landscaping • Timber Decking • Patios • General Maintenance Contact Liam on 086 8749550 or 090 66 27496

REFLEXOLOGY MARINA FUREY (MNRRI) African & Classical Reflexology

• Woodchipping • Log Splitting • Tree Surgery • Hedge Cutting

GARDENING SERVICES

Acceptance of an advertisement or payment therefore is not to be taken as implying guarantee that the advertisement will be published. The right is reserved to refuse to insert any advertisement, without giving any reason; also to discontinue the publication of any advertisement previously published, without compensation for any loss or damage claimed for non-publication. Publication of an advertisement cannot be guaranteed on a specific week or at all, whether or not a particular week has been stipulated by the advertiser, and the company will not be liable for any loss claimed by such omission, whether from all editions or any particular edition or editions of the paper. Right is reserved to alter any advertisement without liability for any compensation for such alteration. Further, the company does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of any advertisement.

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL SERVICE

Contact Walter on 087 9519873

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

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

PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT/WANTED  WANTED: Frenchpark/ Castlerea or surrounding area, 2 bed townhouse in need of refurbishment. Cash buyer. Tel: 087 2371716

CHAZEY PROPERTIES: We require properties for waiting tenants, we advertise, conduct viewings, arrange references, read meters, set up tenancy agreements and arrange direct debit payments straight into your bank. We charge a one off fee only if we are successful in renting your property. If not no fees are payable. Tel: 086 8212732  TO LET: 7 acres of meadow, ready for mowing, Curraghboy area. Tel: 087 2602483  TO RENT: 3/4 bedroom house to rent in Oran/Donamon, 6 miles from Roscommon town. Solid fuel and oil fired central heating, all mod cons. Suitable for family/professionals, mature gardens. Viewing by appointment only. Tel: 086 8161539

Phone Alan on:

090 6661635 or Mobile:

Family Notices • Anniversary Remembrance • Acknowledgements • Birthday Remembrance Call into our office on Abbey Street, Roscommon

Phone: (090) 66 34633 Email: advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

PHYSICAL THERAPY Roscommon Physical Therapy Clinic Movement Matters 20 years experience treating babies to adults. Everyday aches & pains to sports injuries. Physical Therapy CranioSacral Therapy Medical Dry Needling Prescription Orthotics Pilates – Small Classes

Can we help you? Call us today to enquire 090 663 0009 Like us on Facebook www.rosptc.com 1 Castleview, Roscommon F42 C902

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We intend to apply for planning permission to demolish existing rear extension to dwellinghouse and construct replacement extension, to alter rear façade of dwellinghouse, to demolish external shed (in ruins) and construct garage, to decommission existing septic tank and to construct replacement sewerage treatment system with raised percolation bed, to construct roadside boundary and form new entrance and driveway at Carrigeen, Kilglass, Co. Roscommon. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee, not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and submissions or observations in relation to the application can be made to the planning authority in writing, on payment of the prescribed fee, within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Signed: Adriana and Radu Giurgiu

PLANNINGS

MORRIS LOHAN Consulting Engineers Castle Street, Roscommon Phone: 090 66 27950 • HOUSE/EXTENSION DESIGN • PLANNING APPLICATIONS • ASSIGNED DESIGN & CERTIFIER ‘New Building Regs’ • BER RATINGS ‘Domestic & Commercial’ • STRUCTURAL & CONDITION SURVEYS • FIRE DESIGN CERTIFICATES

www.morrislohan.ie

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

086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com

facebook.com/moleskinarch

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Alexandra and Thorsten Lenzing, intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for the following development, (i) construction of a tool shed with lean-to greenhouse, (ii) construction of a fuel store, (iii) construction of sauna/ garden room, (iv) upgrade existing wastewater treatment system and percolation area to an advanced wastewater treatment system and raised polishing filter, plus all ancillary works at Derrymacstur Td., Rooskey, Co. Roscommon. Signed: MoleskinArchitecture Mote Park, Roscommon 086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com This planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I Brendan Flynn intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission demolish an existing storage shed and 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.

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, FERN Architectural Studio, intend to apply for permission on behalf of Aidan Shannon and Jacinta Ní Chonghaile, for development at this site, Tartan, Ballinameen, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of a singlestorey, four-bedroom dwelling, comprising of open plan kitchen, living and dining room, sitting room, music room, mezzanine study, bathroom, w.c. and utility areas, new waste water treatment system, domestic garage and ancillary works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

SIGNED: Enda Fallon FERN Architectural Studio (RIAI Registered Practice) Roscommon Phone (Enda): 089 4439458 info@fern.ie www.fern.ie

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Aveen Neilan, intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for demolition of existing rear extension, construction of a new single storey rear extension to include renovation of existing dwelling house and all ancillary works at Clooneen Td., Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Signed: MoleskinArchitecture Mote Park, Roscommon 086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com This planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Roscommon People Friday 21 June 2019

SITUATIONS WANTED

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

Professional Painter Available

JOHN BEATTIE

FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING

Roscommon

086 2670670

 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

SITUATIONS VACANT  CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: To mind 3 children 8, 5, and 2 years old in children’s home and childminder’s house. Lanesborough area. Must be flexible, have own car and be able to drop to and pick up from school. Irregular hours, long and short days. Parents are shift workers. Phone: 086 821 2851

Family Notices • Anniversary Remembrance • Acknowledgements • Birthday Remembrance

BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Pete’s Cabs

Roscommon

– Contact –

Peter Lynch 086 8400002

HUGH KILDUFF CABS Tel: 086 2479829

KELLY’S EYE Taxi and Minibus hire.

PHONE:

087 2727888

TOMMY GILLIGAN

CABS

USEFUL SERVICES

2018 SEASONED TURF Tel: Donal

086 2721812 (All areas)

 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

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

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

Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

CAN’T FIND ANYONE to do that small job, or you haven’t got the time ...

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

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL ! 094 96 31880 087 9100477

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

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

SELLING A USED CAR? Don’t let your advert get lost in the Web!

TELEPHONE: 086 8099 503

Call into our office on Abbey Street, Roscommon

Padraig Healy

Phone: (090) 66 34633 Email:

Car & Mini Bus Hire Wheelchair Accessible

advertising@roscommonpeople.ie Our deadline for receipt of Family Notices is 2.30pm on Tuesday.

Call car direct

We cannot guarantee publication after this time.

(086) 2714879

USEFUL SERVICES

LUKE COEN

also Peat Bedding Available

Phone JOHN

 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

TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD

Cab and Bus Hire

Tried & Trusted since 1993 Quotation without obligation

083 8838022

Appointments

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

You have a better chance of selling a reasonably priced used car within your own county! An advert in the Roscommon People will be seen by over

80,000 LOCAL people every week!

Telephone: 090 66 34633 Email: advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

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

SENIOR HAIR STYLIST Required for busy salon in Roscommon Town MUST BE QUALIFIED IN ALL ASPECTS OF HAIRDRESSING Please contact

086 8233112

Contact Luke on 087 1948286  SHANE NAUGHTON ROOFING CONTRACTOR Roofing, slating, tiling, 1st and 2nd fixing and flooring. All aspects of carpentry and building undertaken. Tel: 086 3155329

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

DOMESTIC PLUMBING & HEATING

Buttercups Community Playschool, Tarmonbarry, Scramogue, Clondra.

SUPPORT WORKER Buttercups Community Playschool is currently seeking candidates for a position of a Support Worker. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, reliable and very energetic person to join our team. The position is only part time and it is only for 3 days per week, 9 hours in total. The successful candidate must have: • Minimum Childcare FETAC Level 5 • Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children with additional needs. • Up to date Fist Aid and Child Protection Training • Have Knowledge of Siolta and Aistear Pre-school regulations • General knowledge of childcare The successful candidate will have to undergo Garda Vetting Please send CV’s To: Buttercups Playschool Lock Road, Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon N39 HK81 Closing date for sending CV’s is on 28th June 2019

SERVICES & REPAIRS Also available at evening and weekends.

Phone:

086 0280890 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

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

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815 CRASH REPAIRS

Vacancy for a Busy Office in Roscommon Town 3 Days per Week. Office Experience Essential Booking Keeping experience desirable but not essential. Apply to Box No: 2044 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

Greenfields Childcare Senior Early Years Practitioner Full time, ECCE Room Essential Criteria: • QQI level 6 or higher in childcare • 3 years experience • Knowledge of Siolta & Aistear • Excellent Interpersonal Skills • Understanding of the Preschool Regulations Desirable Criteria: • LINC Qualification • First Aid, Manual Handling and Child Protection Training

Part Time Cook/Cleaner • This position is 22.5 hours per week. • 1:30 to 6pm Monday to Friday • This position is working opposite the morning cook and responsibilities include preparing and cooking dinners for approximately 45 children per day as well as general cleaning duties. • Some flexibility on hours will be required to cover holidays. • Experience working in a similar environment or within a HACCP controlled environment • Candidates will need to have a Foods Safety Certificate but ideally have a HACCP Qualification. Garda Clearance is a requirement for these posts Closing date for applications is Friday, 28th June 2019 Canvassing will disqualify Please forward your CV to: Lisa O’Neill, Greenfields Childcare, Lisnamult, Roscommon F42 NN72

Roscommon People Friday 21 June 2019

AtYourService CHIMNEY REPAIRS

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

Chris’s Locksmith Service

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS SHOWROOM:

Racecourse Road, Roscommon

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

CATHAL DOOLEY 087 6579064

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

BLINDS

BRENDAN DOOLIN

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

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

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

- CCTV Camera Inspection For Professional For Professional Advice Contact Advice Contact: John Hibbitt: Tel: 090

9673336 Mob: 086 2678350 Email: info@athlonechimneyrepairs.ie

CARPENTRY

Eugene Quinn Carpentry • First and Second Fix • Roofing • Timber Flooring • Dry Lining

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

Tel: 085 2191234 email: chrislocksmith.162@gmail.com @g 08383

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

Telephone: 090 66 33026 www.roscommonwindows.ie

GLASS

Boyle Glass Ballinameen, Boyle,

Tel: 071 96 68368 - Stained Decorative

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

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

WINDOW AND DOOR REPAIRS

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

Contact David Martin on 087 9959417

DRILLING SERVICE

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

Call John 087 610 8499 CLEANING

STEPHEN HOARE CLEANING SERVICES • ROSCOMMON

TARMACADAM

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

CContact: GGerry M Monaghan h

KEEN and COMPETITIVE PRICES

INSTALLATION

Gerry Monaghan

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

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

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

M: 086 3912396 PH: 090 66 62892

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

Ballybane Industrial Estate, Unit 2, Ballybrit Industrial H91 P5k5 BlockEstate, 12, Galway Galway

091 768 768 info@ecowise.ie

www.ecowise.ie

E: gerrymonaghan1@eircom.net

FARMING

Dead & Worn-Out Animals Contact JOHN GREENE BALLINASLOE

Tel: 086 3686669

TEL: (090) 96 88606

NO JOB TOO SMALL

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

The Right Vet for your Pet GlenamaddyVeterinary Clinic F45 F430 Office: 094 9659428 Mobile: 087 2543722 24 Hour Service

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

WIDE RANGE OF COMPOSITE DOORS

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

VETERINARY

LOCKSMITH

WINDOWS/DOORS

BUILDING CONTRACTOR

BUILDING CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE Building Contractor with 25 years experience available for all types of work including:

• New Builds • Extensions/ Conservatories • House & Office Renovations • Attic Conversions • Garages • Patios Please contact Pat to arrange a free consultation and quotation at 086 8380649

www.glenamaddyveterinaryclinic.ie

LIFE COACH

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 ...

EDUCATION COACHING: CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU! HELPING YOU TO MAKE BETTER MORE INFORMED COURSE CHOICES

For appointment call me on 086 8229606 OR email your enquiry to carolinebburke@gmail.com

DRYLINING

Gerry Maguire DRY LINING Specialising in Air-tightness 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.

Contact Damian at (086) 4007158 CARPENTRY

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

Tel 085 8057722 roscarpentry@gmail.com

Roscommon People Friday 21 June 2019

Classifieds

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

FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES LEONARD William and Ann

BRENNAN John

O’ROARKE Teresa

FALLON Paul

Creemully, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon (26th and 22nd Anniversaries)

Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. (Formerly) Cloontogher, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon. (3rd Anniversary)

Creggs, Co. Galway (5th Anniversary)

Ballyglass, Dysart (8th Anniversary)

We hold you close in memory, Even though we are apart, Your spirits live forever Within each of our hearts In Heaven we shall meet again, Where farewell is never spoken, We shall clasp each other, Hand in hand, And that clasp, Shall never be broken.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all your family. Anniversary Mass in the Church of the Assumption, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon on Sunday, June 30th at 11.30am.

In loving memory of John, who died June 23rd, 2016. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

O’DONOVAN Paddy and Margaret

Loved and remembered by his mother Dette and family.

Park Head, Celtic Avenue, Roscommon (39th and 3rd Anniversaries)

Anniversary Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan on Sunday, June 23rd at 10am.

Treasured memories of our dear parents and grandparents. Paddy who passed away on 25th June, 1980 and Margaret who passed away on 14th July, 2016. No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Is always kept for you.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

SCALLY Raymond 21st June

Always loved and never forgotten by Mary, John, Anne, Paul, Simon, Eoin and Tara. Anniversary Mass for Paddy, Margaret and Seamus also Sarah and Laura Cuttle in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon town on Tuesday, 25th June at 10am.

TULLY John Tully’s Pharmacy Who died on 17th June 2018

Locally owned ... in the heart of the community

In fond remembrance of our wonderful boss, John You will always be remembered and missed by all of us. “The Girls” at the Pharmacy.

Family Notices • Anniversary Remembrance • Acknowledgements • Birthday Rembrance Call into our office: Abbey Street, Roscommon

Phone: (090) 66 34633 Fax: (090) 66 34303 Email: advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

The angels sang Amazing Grace, God came down and touched your face, then He whispered soft and low, “Come with Me its time to go.” The gates of Heaven opened wide, The Angels lined up side by side, A special guest is on his way, The day they took Raymond away.

Loved and missed by Aileen, Hayley, Mum, Dad, Sonya, brothers and sisters, extended family and friends.

WIFE What I would give if I could see you today, To hear your voice and see your smile, Or just to sit and talk a while, To me you were someone special, Someone set apart, Your memory will last forever engraved within my heart,

Always remembered and loved by your husband Michael. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ MUM A beautiful nature, a heart of gold, Your loss to us can never be told, A special mother we can never replace, No verse, no flower no tears can say, How much you are loved and missed every day.

Always remembered and loved by your daughters Ann Marie, Tracey, Niamh, Emma and son Enda. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ GRANDMOTHER Those who we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, But always here, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Always loved and remembered by your grandchildren Grace, Ella, Caoimhe and Sadhbh. Your son’s in-law Peter and Donal Anniversary Mass in the Church of the Divine World Missionaries, Donamon on Sunday, 23rd June at 10am.

A smile for all, A heart of gold, The very best, This world can hold. Never selfish, always kind, Those are the memories you left behind.

Anniversary Mass In Four Roads Church on Friday, 21st June at 10am.

GERAGHTY Teresa Correal, Athleague Who died on 25th June 2004 (15th Anniversary)

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

Fondly remembered by your loving sons, daughters, family and friends.

CALLAN Patrick C (Patsy) Late of Grange, Fourmilehouse 6th Anniversary occurs on 17th June, 2017

THANKS Heartfelt thanks to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Peregrine and other Saints for favours granted. W.D. K.D.

Headstone, Memorial & Gravestone Specialists

KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON

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

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

WALSH John

(9th Anniversary)

Ballyglass, Ballymoe, Co. Galway (1st Anniversary) In loving memory of John who passed away 25th June 2018

Lovingly remembered by Mam, Dad, David, Lisa, Aoife and family.

THANKSGIVINGS

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HOARE Tom (TP)

Don’t remember me with sadness, Don’t remember me with tears, Remember all the laughter we’ve had throughout the years.

Sadly missed and always remembered by his wife Detty, sons Garvan, Paul and Mark, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 23rd June at 11am in Four-Mile-House Church.

It hurts like yesterday You always had time to spare Time to give and time to care A loving nature A heart of gold The very best this world could hold.

Sadly missed by your loving wife Rita and daughter Lorraine Anniversary Mass on Monday, 24th of June in the Sacred Heart Home Church, Roscommon at 11am. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ A date that’s filled with sadness Returns to us today To mark the day You left us And gently slipped away

Always rememberd by Derek, Orla, Dillon and Katie and Eloise ~~~~~~~~~~~~ A little tribute Small and tender Just to show We still remember

From Evan, Emily, Rebecca and Eoghán.

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

Always loved and remembered by your sisters Kathleen and Josie and brother-in-law Ollie. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Deep in our thoughts, Your memory is kept, To love and to cherish, And never forget.

Fondly remembered by all the Hegarty family. Anniversary Mass In St. Michael’s Church, Glinsk on Sunday, 23rd June at 10am.

HOARE Owensie & Tom (TP) (9th Anniversary)

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

Time passes Memories stay Never forgotten Especially today.

Always remembered by your family. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church on Saturday, 22nd of June at 10am.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES DAYTON Kathleen

GRADY Michael

CARTER Pat (Patricia)

Strokestown and San Diego Who died on December 5th, 2018

Carnamadda, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon (32nd Anniversary - 20th June 2019)

Creggs, Co. Galway

Kathleen’s family would like to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with them on their sad loss. Heartfelt thanks to the many neighbours, relatives and friends who visited us and provided emotional and practical support. Thanks to those who attended her Funeral Mass, those who telephoned and travelled long distances. Thanks also to her wonderful friends in San Diego who came and stood by Kathleen’s and our sides during her illness. Your help and support will always by remembered. We thank Fr. Eamonn O’Connor, Fr. Ciaran O’Flynn, Sr. Richard and Strokestown Choir, sacristan and church altar society for helping to make her Funeral Mass so special. Thank you also to Pat McHugh, undertaker. To those who helped and are still helping in any way, your help is greatly appreciated. As in a tale, so is life, Not how long it is, But how good it is, Is what matters.

McGLOIN Michael Maugheramore, Glenade, Co. Leitrim/Oakwood Nursing Home, Roscommon Who died on May 11th, 2019

The family of the late Michael McGloin would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathised with us on our recent bereavement. Many thanks to all our family, neighbours and friends who called in, shared kind words and thoughts, attended his Funeral, sent cards, letters and wreaths and came to be with us and help out at such a difficult time. Our sincere thanks to all who cared for our Dad over the years during his illness, including home helps, nurses, doctors, hospital staff, carers, Axel, David Hynes and Dr. Wojciech. A special word of thanks to Declan, staff and Dad’s many friends in Oakwood where he lived out his final years. Their advice, kindness and personal support given to us will not be forgotten. We are also appreciative to all those who came to see Michael and travelled distances to do so. Thank you to Fr. Milton, Knockcroghery, Fr. Cullen, Roscommon for their help and prayers and Fr. Keoghan, Kinlough who celebrated the Funeral Mass. To all those who took part in the Funeral Mass and Burial in any way our deepest thanks and appreciation. We wish to thank the gravediggers who prepared Michael’s final resting place. A particular word of thanks to McGriskin Funeral Undertakers for their professionalism and consideration in dealing with all the arrangements. Thank you to the Riverbank Restaurant, Dromahair for the refreshments after the Funeral. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our deep gratitude and appreciation.

In loving memory of Michael

No matter how we spend our days No matter what we do No morning dawns, no evening falls Without a thought of you. We’re sending a Dove to Heaven With a parcel on its wings Be careful when you open it It’s full of beautiful things Inside are a million kisses Wrapped up in a million hugs To say how much we miss you And to send you all our love.

Always in our thoughts and prayers from Peg, Tara, Brendan, Mark, Cáit and Connor. ~~~~~~~

Those we love remain with us, For love itself lives on. And cherished memories never fade, Because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, For as long as there is a memory They’ll live on in our hearts.

Noel, Sheila, Shannon and family of the much loved Pat (Patricia) would like to thank all those who extended their sympathies to us on our recent sad bereavement. A special thank you to our neighbours, relatatives and friends for visiting and supporting us at the time of Pat’s passing. Thanks to all who phoned, texted messages of condolence, sent Mass Cards and expressed their sympathy in so many ways. Thank you to everyone that brought food to our home, we will never forget your kindness. Sincere thank you to Fr. Lawrence Ebuk who visited Pat in hospital, visiting our family home and for his beautiful Mass for Pat’s Funeral. We would like to acknowledge the care given to Pat during her illness, thank you to all the staff who cared for Pat in University Hospital Galway, Ballinasloe and Roscommon University Hospital. A special word of thanks to the Pallitive Care team and nurses at St. Teresa’s Ward, Roscommon who showed us great compassion and made Pat very comfortable in her final days. Thanks to Dr. Martin Daly and Johnson’s Pharmacy, Ballygar. Thank you to St. Ciaran’s GAA, Shiven Rovers AFC, Creggs National School and RCC who organised Guards of Honour. Thank you to Pat Smyth, Undertaker who carried out the Funeral arrangments. Thanks also to Creggs National School Choir who sang so beautifully at Pat’s Funeral. Pat’s Month’s Mind Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Killbegnet on Saturday, 22nd June at 8pm.

MORIARTY Brendan

CONNEALLY Kathleen

Rosehill House, Ardsallaghbeg, Roscommon (4th Anniversary) In loving memory of Brendan who died on 20th June, 2015

Rookwood, Athleague (20th Anniversary)

Forever loved and missed by your Mother, Rita and brother Andy. ~~~~~~~

It’s so strange that Those we need And those we Love the best Are just the ones God called away and Took them Home to rest. Bet every time we think of you We seem to hear God say “Have faith and Trust My promise You’ll meet again some day.”

Sadly missed by Marion, Michael and family.

Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent beautiful flowers, if so we saw them there. Perhaps you sent or spoke kindly as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts We thank you so much whatever the part.

Loved and sadly missed by his loving wife Mary and all his family. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart County Home, Roscommon on Sunday, 23rd June at 11am.

No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Will always be kept for you.

Always remembered by Denis, Ronan, Ann and family. Anniversary Mass in Athleague Church on Saturday, 29th of June at 7pm.

Roscommon fans pictured at the

Connacht Final

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Enda Smith and the JJ Nestor Cup are greeted by Helen O’Keefe and Kathleen Ryan in The Square, Roscommon town last Sunday.

Roscommon fans had a very sweet day last Sunday.

Conall and James McCartin pictured with Roscommon star Conor Hussey and the Nestor Cup.

Horses for Courses The meeting this evening is at Leopardstown and feature the Foran Equine EBF Auction Maiden for 2-Y-O’s only, starting at 5.40 pm. The music this evening, part of the Bulmer’s Live at Leopardstown Music Festival, features Irish Indie band The Blizzards. Tomorrow, there is racing on the flat at Limerick, away at 5.30 pm and over the sticks at Down Royal at 5.45 pm. On Saturday, there is only one meeting, the second of the two-day festival at Down Royal. It features both the Ulster Derby and Oaks, valuable handicap races and is away at 1.45 pm. Tipperary provides flat fare on Sunday, off at 2.05 pm. Ballinrobe in Mayo race on Monday.

Royal Ascot Aidan O’Brien made a successful start to Royal Ascot on Tuesday winning two of the six races. He shared the double with jockey Ryan Moore who rode Arizona to win the Group 2 Coventry Stakes and Circus Maximus to victory in the Group 1 St. James’s Palace Stakes. He is hoping to surpass his record seven winners at any one festival held jointly with Henry Cecil. Two seconds and a third but on Tuesday O’Brien had to wait until the final race for Ryan Moore to steer

Southern Hills first past the post for the first Irish trained winner of the day. In the only Group 1 race, Ballydoyle’s Magical finished second to Crystal Ocean trained by Michael Stoute and ridden by Frankie Dettori. In today’s opener Sunday Sovereign trained by Paddy Twomey in Tipperary beat opening day winner Arizona by 3l on soft and on that form should complete a hat trick. In the Group 1 Gold Cup Stradivarius is unbeaten in his last six for Gosden and with usual partner Dettori on board it is hard to see them beaten.

Kilbeggan Review On Monday evening, the national hunt card opened with a maiden hurdle over 2m which Joseph O’Brien and Niall Madden won with Miami Beach, 10/1, who was 5½l and a neck clear of Tomeric and Everlastingpromise. The 3m Novice Hurdle went to the Charles Byrnes trained Doctor Duffy who came with a late run to beat Jerandme 1l with Dona Katharina 8½l away in third. The Greville Arms Hotel Handicap Hurdle was won by 10/1 shot Classic Concorde ridden by claimer Dillon Maxwell and trained by Andrew McNamara from Courtin Bb and Humps And Bumps by 16l and 1½l. In the 2m Handicap Hurdle 20/1

outsider Ming Dynasty ridden by Jonathan Moore and trained by Gavin Cromwell came with a run from the last to beat Henry de Bromhead’s Avenir D’Une Vie and Wait Here by 1½l and 4¾l. Only five went to post in the Carmel Fay Memorial Novice Chase with three of them wearing the green and gold hoops of JP McManus and was won by Plinth, the outsider of the three at 10/1, giving all connections a double having won the first. The penultimate race, the richest on the card, The Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase went to the top weight Conrad Hastings, 7/1, ridden by Rachel Blackmore for Henry de Bromhead who stayed on well to beat Hash Brown and Mrs Lovett by 4½l and 1¾l. The bumper was won by Ballymacaw ridden by Barry O’Neill and trained by John Halley in Tipperary from Global Society, the favourite, and Even Flight. The winner and runner-up engaged in a battle over the last two furlongs with 2l separating them at the line and 1l further back to the third.

General News Jockeys’ title race leader Oisin Murphy was stood down from riding on Sunday after failing an alcohol breath test at Salisbury. The case has

by Tom Red

Sunday Sovereign easily beats Tuesday’s winner, Arizona, at the Curragh.

been referred to British Horseracing Authority, but the readings are within the BHA’s lower level for the offence and he is likely to avoid a disciplinary hearing and a further penalty. The gremlins got into the column last week and the new weigh room will be officially opened on Ladies Day (Monday, July 8th) and not Tuesday as stated last week.

Competition Time First chance to win one of three pairs of tickets for the two-day Roscommon meeting on the 8th and

9th of July, compliments of Michael Finneran and his Board. To win, please let us know what is the record number of winners, held jointly by Aidan O’Brien and Henry Cecil, at any one Royal Ascot festival? 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 the 3rd of July and do not forgetting to include your name, address and a contact phone number with all competition entries. As usual all tickets will have to be collected in the office in Abbey Street.

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Steep learning curve at University of Limerick THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner The RDYSL coaches and players were in the University of Limerick last week for the Kennedy Cup where we learned that football can be a cruel sport and that there can never be enough food for twenty fourteen-year-olds. I had been working with this talented group of U-14s for the last eight months after tireless manager Stephen Murphy and talented coach Andy Thubron had invited me on board. The work that goes on behind the scenes to prepare a team for the Kennedy Cup has to be seen to be believed and both coaching staff and players owe a debt of gratitude to Paul Green as well as parents and guardians for their support. The Kennedy Cup was a steep learning curve for players and coaches alike but the lads equipped themselves well de-

spite coming home empty-handed. Having entered the tournament as the bottom seeds, it was always going to be a tough ask for the Roscommon & District players to qualify for the Kennedy Cup knockout stages proper, and so it proved. They started on Tuesday with an unfortunate 3-2 defeat at the hands of Limerick District. On Wednesday, the RDYSL boys went down 4-0 to North Dublin before a harsh 2-0 defeat against West Cork. Both teams were slightly flattered by the respective scorelines and RDYSL had to lift themselves for a Trophy Quarter-Final match against fierce local rivals Athlone on Thursday morning. Athlone were favourites for that match but the Roscommon & District lads put in a dogged performance and prevailed on penalties thanks to goalkeeper Seán Kelly’s theatrics and acrobatics and the fact that each of the RDYSL lads converted their spot kicks.

Honorary Memberships for rugby stars! Irish rugby stars, Jack Carty from Barrymore and Robbie Henshaw from Coosan, were awarded Honorary Memberships at Athlone Golf Club last Friday in recognition of their achievements for Ireland, Connacht and Leinster respectively. Pictured at Athlone Golf Club receiving Honorary Membership in recognition of

their sporting achievements to rugby and bringing honour to Athlone are (L to R): Lady Captain, Bernie Stapleton, Robbie Henshaw (Leinster and Ireland), Men’s Captain, Bryan O’Looney, Jack Carty (Connacht and Ireland), and President, Mary McHale.

Suddenly we found ourselves in the last four of the fourth tier competition and with a great chance of becoming the first ever RDYSL side to take home some silverware. Alas, the footballing Gods can be cruel, and despite playing some terrific football and dominating Friday’s semifinal from start to finish, RDYSL went down 1-0 to West Waterford East Cork. A tough defeat to take but the team can take tremendous heart from the performance. RDYSL’s tournament concluded with the pretty meaningless 27th/28th playoff match against Limerick Desmond, which was a damp squib as both teams struggled to lift themselves. A 1-0 defeat and 28th position out of 32 certainly doesn’t do justice to some of the football on show throughout the tournament. All in all, it was a very enjoyable year and while results didn’t go our way in the end, manager and coaches are very proud of this hard-working group.

The Roscommon & District Youth and Schoolboys League competed in the New Balance Kennedy Cup last week at the University of Limerick.

The sporting brief Golf Captain’s Prize The Captain’s Prizes are up for grabs all this week in Athlone. Best of luck to all involved. Meanwhile, the ladies’ Intermediate team beat Ballaghaderreen last Saturday to progress to the Connacht semi-final! Recent winners include: Kevin Ryan and Imelda Sheeran in the men’s and ladies’ Summer Series competitions respectively; Colm Cummins and Michael Cuddy in the recent Plumbers Competitions; Lily O’Sullivan in the 97 Club and Martin Gibson in the AWGS. Athlone Seniors were victorious in the 25th instalment of the Holloway Cup against Ballinasloe last Thursday. The cup was fashioned by Jim Holloway himself, a man held in affectionate memory by both societies. Talented Roscommon golfer Simon Walker finished just two shots behind the winner at last weekend’s Connacht Strokeplay Championship in Portumna. At home, Paula Quinn won the recent ladies’ 18-hole competition with 36 points while Kitty Blighe won the 9-hole qualifying competition with 17 points. The Men’s Blue Sunday 18-hole was won by Mark Cunniffe with 68 nett while the ladies’ seniors’ competition went to Phil Murray-O’Brien and the men’s event was won by Tommie Fallon.

GLANDUFF DOUBLE! Congratulations to the Glanduff NS.girls’ and boys’ rounders teams that won the Cumann na mBunscol rounders finals recently

Best of luck to the ladies’ senior foursomes who take on Castlebar in Tuam on Sunday, and also to the Jimmy Bruen and JB Carr teams who are also in action in the coming days. We finish up in Carrick this week, where members will compete for the Eamonn McGirl Memorial Trophy this weekend. Online booking is available and all members are asked to support. Prizes will be presented on the night. Last weekend the club hosted the Joe Ward Memorial Weekend. A three-person scramble was held in Joe’s memory with Kevin Sheeran, Owen Ryan and Damien Quigley taking first prize with 52 points in the men’s competition and Attracta O’Connor, Marie Leydon and Elizabeth Muldowney best of the ladies.

Swimming Connacht Qualiﬁers Ten Coman’s swimmers competed in the Connacht Division Two qualifying meet recently. Each swimmer achieved personal bests with Sean Kilkenny collecting silver and bronze in the 100m Freestyle and 200m Back; Antonia Pliszka claiming two gold, a silver and a bronze; Ellie Moran taking home two gold and a bronze; Sinead Freeman leaving her competitors trailing in the 400IM and Back crawl and Michael Lavin taking home a gold and three silver.

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One of our best ever Connacht victories! Having attended more Connacht senior finals than I would ever be prepared to admit, last Sunday’s win in Salthill was one of our best ever. I expected Roscommon to win the game, but at half-time it looked like it was not going to be our day. Anyone who tells you that they still believed Roscommon would win at half-time is telling you a lie! The reason why I didn’t think we would win at that stage is because Galway had become masters at shutting down a game and strangling the life out of the opposition over the past three years. But in fairness to Roscommon, they didn’t panic, got the goal at the crucial time and they upped the intensity all over the field. It was a majestic performance from Anthony Cunningham’s men and one of our best ever Connacht final wins. Galway fans will be very unhappy with

the performance of their team in the second half. A lot of their players simply didn’t want to know when Roscommon turned up the heat. All-Ireland contenders? Not this Galway team. I fear that Kevin Walsh will be out of a job if they are beaten in the qualifiers. They will have to go back to the traditional style of Galway football but that’s their problem! For Roscommon, they now face into the Super 8s with confidence. To have the first game at home is a huge boost. We could be meeting anyone in that game. I just hope that it’s not Mayo. I’d prefer not to have to play them again. With the exception of Dublin, Roscommon will be confident against any other team left in the competition. To have three championship games left is fantastic, and a further learning process for our young team who will only

improve with these experiences. Just a few observations about off-field matters concerning the Connacht final, the attendance of 17,639 would have fit comfortably into Dr. Hyde Park (if the game was fixed there) but alas, it has been banned from holding Connacht finals! The most incredible thing is that regardless of who Roscommon play in the opening round of the Super 8s, the game will be held at Dr. Hyde Park, even if it’s Mayo. Try and figure that one out! Remember too that 2020 won’t be long Roscommon players celebrate following last Sunday’s Connacht Final win over coming around, and if Roscommon are Galway in Salthill. Pic: Mick McCormack playing Mayo or Galway, it will be a ’home’ venue. More controversy around was all a bit of a laugh and joke af- ards working and there would have the corner unless the planned works are terwards and no harm was done at all. been no pitch invasion. And if such an carried out soon. Two observations about that, how- incident ever did happen at Dr. Hyde At the end of the game last Sunday ever; it would never have happened Park you can be sure that they would thousands of Roscommon fans ran onto in Dr. Hyde Park because on a big be banned from having any more the field thinking the game was over. It match day there are about 300 stew- matches for 50 years!

Solskjaer needs committed signings!

Hoping for a Cavan win this Sunday I am really looking forward to seeing the Ulster final on Sunday. I have nothing whatsoever against Donegal and I admire their magnificent players like Michael Murphy, Paddy McBrearty and Ryan McHugh but I have many great friends in Cavan and they are a county very much like Roscommon. There is a huge passion for Gaelic football in Cavan and the atmosphere in the county is palpable as they prepare for their first Ulster final since 2001. The match in Clones is a 35,000 sell-out and Cavan people are coming from all over the world for the occasion. They will take huge inspiration from Roscommon’s win last Sunday against Galway - I’d love to see them win it!

Ladies and Minors take centre stage This weekend it’s the turn of the Roscommon Ladies and minors to take centre stage. The minors are up against it on Friday night in Sligo. It’s a ‘win or bust’ match and it will be a very difficult game to win as this is a very talented Sligo side who have beaten Mayo and run Galway to a couple of points. Roscommon Ladies return to MacHale Park for their Connacht final clash with Sligo and the Yeats County will be very anxious to reverse last year’s result. Roscommon are progressing well and will be hoping that they can produce it on the day. It would be a huge boost to record another win. They are well capable of putting two titles back-to-back.

Should I stay or should I go? Could French midfielder Paul Pogba be set to leave Old Trafford?

The summer transfer deals across the channel are underway and it would appear that Paul Pogba is set to leave Manchester United and I for one will not shed too many tears at that turn of events. If Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is to do one positive thing while he is manager at Manchester United it would be to recruit players who really want to play for the club and have the passion required. Only this week there was a reminder of what the former Inter Milan President, Massimo Moratti, once said about Paul Scholes: “We tried really hard to sign Scholes several times. We gave Manchester United a blank cheque. We talked to him and his replies were always short and simple. ‘If you want me to play for you, then you will have to buy this club’, he said. He was one of a kind. He didn’t even have an agent. We gave up eventually”. That’s the kind of commitment that Solskjaer needs from his players at Manchester United. Until that happens they have no chance of competing with the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City.

A good year for Irish golfers…so far Despite not winning the US Open title, it is proving to be a very good year for Irish golfers with the Irish, Scottish and British Opens coming up over the next few weeks. Rory McIlroy is now at number four in the world after his heroics in Canada. Shane Lowry is gaining a consistency that has been absent from his game and he is now up to 31 in the rankings this week. Graeme McDowell is back into

the top 100 and is in good form ahead of the British Open, which is being held on his home course at Portrush. Paul Dunne and Gavin Moynihan are both improving too and it will be interesting to see how they do in the next few weeks. When you add in Leona Maguire who is improving with every passing week in the ladies game it is a very exciting time for the game in this country.

Shane Lowry has found some consistency and is currently ranked number 31 in the World Golf Rankings.

Martin Breheny’s ﬁnal report from Connacht I have been friendly with Martin Breheny for many years. Since he wrote for the Irish Press in fact, and that’s not today nor yesterday. He has been with the Irish Independent for the past two decades and while there are people who might not have agreed with his views, he is a man who loves the GAA and is not just someone who gets paid to report on it. Last Sunday he covered his last Connacht final after 45 years in the job and there was a small presentation to him in the press area which was made by former Roscommon manager John Tobin. During the year I would have occasion to chat to Martin Breheny many times and even if we disagreed he would always listen to your point of view and respect it too. He was always fair and I always found him to be very fair to Roscommon. I’m sure that he will stay involved in some form or other after this year is over. Martin’s buddy and fellow Barnaderg man Michael Lyster hung up his microphone on The Sunday Game last year and now he will be stepping aside at the end of the 2019 championship. I wish him the best of luck.

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The Roscommon Ladies Intermediate team will be hoping to make it back-to-back Connacht titles this Sunday when they take on Sligo in Castlebar.

Ladies aiming for back-to-back titles TG4 Connacht IFC Final: Roscommon v Sligo on Sunday in MacHale Park at 2 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon Ladies footballers will be very anxious to put two Connacht titles back-to-back when they face old rivals Sligo in Castlebar on Sunday. Since beating them by twelve points in last year’s provincial decider, Sligo have defeated the Rossies twice in this year’s league campaign so it’s all up for grabs on Sunday.

Roscommon team boss Michael Finneran told People Sport on Tuesday that his side are ready for the big day. “We are close to a full pick, thankfully. Natalie McHugh is back to full fitness and Niamh Feeney is back from suspension and Roisin Wynne is close to being fit as well and she will be togging out. We have trained hard and are looking forward to it. “I am expecting that Sligo will be a

good bit stronger than last year. They have a lot of players back so I am expecting a really tough game. But it would be very important to win this title again. We don’t want anyone to say that last year’s win was a fluke. It would be so important for the players to put in two good championship displays back-to-back and then we can progress after that,” he said. Finneran said that the men’s senior

team’s win over Galway in the Connacht Final last Sunday has given the entire county a boost. “The win for the men’s senior team last Sunday in Galway has given everyone in the county a boost. Hopefully we can add to the feel good factor this Sunday. It would be a serious achievement to retain the title and that’s the plan,” he concluded. The return of Natalie McHugh will

BREAKING BALL Victory will secure ﬁnal spot for Minors Connacht MFC Round Robin (Round Four) Sligo v Roscommon in Markievicz Park on Friday night at 7.30 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

Despite the fact that there are a number of permutations at play in the Connacht Minor Football Championship, the bottom line is that if they want to reach the provincial final Roscommon must beat Sligo in Friday night’s match. A draw will also suffice but it would mean another joust with the Yeats County in a semi-final. It will be a tall order for Emmett Durney’s men, however. Sligo have been impressive in

Young hurlers reach last four!

their games to date and a big win against Leitrim last weekend followed an excellent win against Mayo in the previous round. They also ran Galway to two points. Roscommon have no injury worries apart from long-term victim Daire Cregg. They will be hoping that they can get the ball into the likes of Adam McDermott to get the scores they need. Sligo have been impressive in recent games with Lee Deignan, Eoghan Smith and Gavin Roscommon’s U-17 hurlers hammered Kildare 3-17 to 0-5 at Abbotstown in the Celtic Challenge Cup last Saturday to book their place in the semi-finals of the All-Ireland ‘C’

Duffy very prominent. They have been playing great football in the past few matches and they could have the momentum. If the hype doesn’t get to them then Sligo will have to be the favourites but it is very hard to predict what will happen at this level and we have seen some very inconsistent results in the championship so far. On their best form Roscommon have every chance. Prediction: Roscommon competition. Roscommon had a 1-10 to 0-5 halftime lead and were even more impressive after the interval and prevented Kildare from adding to their tally.

strengthen the Roscommon attack and they will hoping that Rebecca Finan, Siobhan Tully and Laura Fleming can get the scores that they will need. There won’t be twelve points in it this year but Roscommon can drive on to win two in a row and prepare for a tilt at All-Ireland honours later in the summer. Prediction: Roscommon

GAA Results AFL Division Four Roscommon Gaels 0-17 St Ronan’s 2-10 St. Faithleach’s 2-11 St Michael’s 0-16 Strokestown 3-6 Tulsk Lord Edwards 0-6 AFL Division Five Mid South Fuerty 2-15 St Aidan’s 3-11 St Brigid’s 3-10 Oran 0-17 AFL Division Five North St. Croan’s 1-14 Ballinameen 0-8 Shannon Gaels 3-14 Kilglass Gaels 1-3 All-County Cup Quarter-Finals Elphin 2-11 Tulsk Lord Edwards 1-8 St. Brigid’s W/O Kilmore Strokestown 3-14 Pádraig Pearses 0-9 Kepak Senior Hurling League Knockout St. Dominic’s 2-20 Tremane 5-10

Fixtures Thursday, June 20th All-County Cup Quarter-Finals At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: St. Barry’s v St. Faithleach’s. 8.30 pm

Friday, June 21st Leydon Brothers AFL Division Three At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Creggs. 8.30 pm G&G Junior Hurling Championship Knockout Stages At Athleague: Four Roads v St. Dominic’s. 8 pm

Saturday, June 22nd AFL Division Five Mid South At Mulhern Park: Fuerty v Pádraig Pearses. 7.30 pm

Sunday, June 23rd AFL Division Four (1 pm) At Kilronan Park: St. Ronan’s v St. Joseph’s At Strokestown: Strokestown v Roscommon Gaels At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Dominic’s At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Tulsk Lord Edwards At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Castlerea St. Kevin’s AFL Division Five Mid South (1 pm) At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Oran At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Kilbride AFL Division Five North (1 pm unless stated) At Kilronan Park: Shannon Gaels v St. Croan’s At Ballinlough: St. Barry’s v Michael Glavey’s At Kilmore: Kilmore v Kilglass Gaels. 1.30 pm Kepak Senior Hurling League Knockout At Athleague: Four Roads v St. Dominic’s. 6 pm

Underage update Thursday, June 20th U-12 Spring League Division Five Knockout At Western Gaels: Western Gaels v St. Aidan’s. 7.30 pm

Saturday, June 22nd U-16 Division Two Football League Knockout At Enfield: St. Ciaran’s v Strokestown. 7 pm

Roscommon People Friday 21 June 2019

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Roscommon People Friday 21 June 2019

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