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e l p o e WATCHING P With PAUL HEALY

A book club. That’s what he said! Here? A book club, in our local…? Don’t like the sound of it… Me neither. But that’s what the boss is plotting now. Tell me again… Like I said, I came in for a quick one last night. Not a sinner in the place… Apart from yourself… Apart from myself…anyway, the boss was rightly browned off…polishing glasses, fiddling with the till. Then he seemed to perk up. Said he had a new idea for getting punters in… A book club…! Yes, a book club! It’s a nightmare! First he started with the coffees and the fancy snacks… Yeah… Then he started the theme nights and the darts and then the Karaoke Nights… Yeah! Sweet Caroline… Sweet Je… Language! Look, in fairness, he’s trying his best to keep the show on the road. So…a book club! But surely we don’t have to join… Oh he’s insisting. Virtually pleaded with me. He wants us all to read one book a month, then come in to discuss it. With the other book club members! Could we still have a pint? Yes, but we’d have to have opinions! Facts! Details! Perspective! Interpretation! Both: Nightmare. (They stare into their pints).

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Still, in fairness, the ould publicans are under pressure. They have to keep thinking on their feet… I’m still not too happy about this book club… I know, I know. But the boss says it will be fun, and educational, and that it will lead to, how did he put it… “cultured, informed conversation”. Yeah, but we come in here to avoid cultured, informed conversation. True… Anyways, I’m not sure about all these gim-

What we liked… Ah, that Leinster Senior Hurling final was a great one for the neutrals. We enjoyed the match – and the emotional, joyous scenes at the final whistle, as Wexford celebrated a first senior provincial win in 15 years. “We were kind of a good fit. They’re half-mad, I’m half-mad” is how their irrepressible manager, Davy Fitzgerald, put it.

What we didn’t like… The proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal would be bad for Irish farmers, as it would allow 99,000 tonnes of South American beef into the European market, a very worrying prospect for our industry. We share the widely-held view that our Government should refuse to ratify it, and certainly seek changes to it pending any formal ratification.

Our Alternative Awards The ‘TV programme of the Week’ Award The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid (RTE One last Monday night) was a gripping, beautifully shot insight into the story of Kildare farmer Thomas Reid who fought his way to the High Court to save his farm (which Intel wanted to purchase). Brilliant.

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micks he’s trying…punters want a pub to be a pub, not a library! I saw a documentary on the Irish Pub the other night, it was a repeat, it was mighty. I saw it! Actually, it reminded me of my father… Was he a documentary maker? No, he liked pubs! Well, okay…but seriously, that programme summed up what makes the Irish pub special. Indeed! Coyle’s in Four Roads featured in it! Yes, and many more great traditional Irish pubs! That’s what we need to hold on to… the unique qualities that made the Irish pub great! Like? Craic! Characters! Chancers! Stories! Laughter! True. Still, I suppose we’ll have to make an effort. Who else has he talked into this book club? Oh, six or seven pillars of society. They’ll be very well read I can tell you…I don’t know what you and I are going to do when it’s our turn to choose a book of the month… Forty Shades of…? I dare you! Actually, I’ve one at home that might suit… we’ll be sticking to the book club rules, but still making our point… What is it? ‘The History of the Irish Pub’. If you and I talk about it for long enough, the rest of the members might give up in frustration… Cheers!

Pic of the week .... New hurley please! A young Roscommon Gaels supporter lends a hand at last Sunday’s Roscommon SHC match between Four Roads and Roscommon Gaels in Athleague. Pic: Mick McCormack

While the top 20 – yes, 20 – Democratic Party presidential nomination candidates were engaged in less than riveting opening debates, President Trump was on an international charm offensive. One moment it was with President Putin, the next it was with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The image of President Trump setting foot in North Korea will boost his re-election prospects. This man is going to be very hard to defeat!

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Kiltrustan Sports Club’s annual Sports Day Kiltrustan Sports Club’s annual Sports Day will take place this Sunday, July 7th in Kiltrustan. Gates open at 1 pm and races start at 2 pm sharp. Races include tiny tots right up to U-16s and a school relay race. There will be a BBQ, bouncy castle and plenty of novelty events on the day. This promises to be a great family day out for all and the organisers look forward to seeing you there. Your support is greatly appreciated. For more information check out Kiltrustan Sports Club on Facebook.

“Both ends of Oscar Traynor Road will be closed…” That’s what the man on the radio said, but we didn’t really care! In fact, we wouldn’t have been too worried if aliens wearing Michael HealyRae replica caps and singing Daniel O’Donnell’s greatest hits had landed in the middle of Oscar Traynor Road. We didn’t want any more weather or traffic updates…just get on with the draw! It was Monday morning on RTE Radio’s flagship ‘Morning Ireland’ – and the waiting was no fun. The fourth round qualifier draw in the All-Ireland Football Championship was due. It would bring a little more clarity in terms of the likely make-up of Roscommon’s Super 8s’ group. It had been a long weekend. We watched Tyrone pretty much swat Kildare aside, followed by a typically dramatic Mayo show, our neighbours prevailing and avoiding Armagh-geddon. We enjoyed the hurling on Sunday, but the draw was always on our mind. Des signed off on The Sunday Game by reminding us that the draw would take place “during the sports bulletin” at 8.35 am. Sleep tight. I turned the radio on at 8.25 am. 8.35 am came and went. Ads. News headlines. Weather. Traffic. “Both ends of Oscar Traynor Road will be closed…” Both ends! Who cared! (Surely the great soccer man (Traynor) was not delaying the GAA from beyond the grave?). 8.36 am came. 8.38. This was too much, too tense, almost like that shower scene in Psycho… 8.39 am, and finally Pauric Lodge introduces GAA President John Horan and our own Kevin McStay, the latter in to conduct the draw. More diversions then as Pauric and John chatted about topical GAA issues… as, across the country, players, managers and fans waited…waited…and waited. And we weren’t even in the draw – but we were more than interested observers. The draw would produce a roadmap, of sorts.

Yes, we’d kind of love to know what they were talking about, too! Cllr. Orla Leyden and Deputy Denis Naughten in conversation at Roscommon Arts Centre recently.

Finally, white smoke…or blue and white smoke, or red and white smoke. Roscommon will kick off the Super 8s with Cavan or Tyrone at home in the Hyde. Followed by Dublin, then Cork or Laois. It was 8.46 am or so. On Morning Ireland, back to the news…but the day’s important work was done. The waiting was over, the speculation could start…

Tom fitted in well here… I was very sorry to hear of the passing of the actor Tom Jordan. In recent years, the down to earth Fair City star was a familiar presence in Ballyleague, Roscommon and surrounds, having moved to these parts (with his wife, Julie) a number of years ago. And how well Tom fitted in here. When you met him, you inevitably thought of him as Charlie, because of his long-standing role as Charlie Kelly in Fair City. Tom/Charlie became a household name due to his role in the popular soap, but, over a long career, he had many more notable acting

achievements, including a number of film roles. It’s only a year or so since I met Tom in the Shannonside studios, both of us there for the ‘Review of the Week’ on the Joe Finnegan Show. He was very easy to talk to and seemed to love life ‘down the country’. A gentleman. He will be fondly remembered all over the country, as an actor of considerable note, and as the face of Fair City. And he will be very much missed in his adopted county of Roscommon. May he rest in peace.

Yeah, right… Former Justice Minister and all-round modest chap Alan Shatter was asked by Barry Egan (Sunday Independent) if his new book is “about settling scores or revenge?” He replied: “I have no interest in that”. The book is titled ‘Frenzy and Betrayal: The Anatomy of a Political Assassination’. The author is Alan Shatter. Mmnn! In any event, his book should be very interesting, as should Seamus Mallon’s recently published autobiography.

Revealed! How Roscommon ball got into Kilkenny shop window… In this column last week, I referred to seeing a ‘Roscommon football’ sitting proudly and prominently in the window of a quaint shop in Kilkenny. I was there the weekend before last for a family social occasion, and while on a walkabout with my brothers, we made the mysterious discovery! And mysterious it would remain (for then) because the premises was closed…and I couldn’t enquire. This week, thanks to feedback from readers, I’m delighted to report that the short-lived mystery has been solved. The shop is owned by a lady called Pauline Scully. Her late husband Tom was a well-known

Clare man who worked as a cobbler in Kilkenny. The shop in question was famously called ‘The Heel Bar’. One of my sources says: “You could spend the day there talking hurling and football”. Padraig Leydon (ex-Kilkenny People), originally from Knockvicar and a huge Rossie fan, also confirmed that the shop is owned by Pauline Scully, and that she is an Athleague native. He wrote: “The Roscommon man who has the Roscommon football in the window in Kilkenny is Michael Crehan from Athleague who is living there with his sister, Pauline. “Pauline was married to a mighty Clare man, Tom Scully.

Sadly Tom passed away some years ago and is buried in Athleague”. Padraig confirmed that Pauline and her late husband Tom ‘dressed’ their shop window for years with Clare and Roscommon GAA uppermost in their minds. He wrote: “For years that window has always supported Roscommon and Clare. At the moment the window is solely for the Rossies. Long may it last!” * Many thanks to Cathal Brady in Elphin for his help in solving the mystery of the Roscommon ball in the Kilkenny window. Thanks also to Nigel and Padraig Leydon.

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‘One in four schools risk losing teacher’ Naughten in call on Minister  PAUL HEALY

Deputy Denis Naughten has asked the Minister for Education, Joe McHugh to look at the pupil numbers needed to retain teachers amid concerns that a number of small schools across Roscommon and Galway are set to lose a teacher. Deputy Naughten recently met with the INTO on the issue. Stating that teachers’ losses are disproportionately hitting this area, Deputy Naughten said: “A local INTO survey of teachers has indicated that up to one in four schools in our area could be faced with the loss of a teacher from next September. “On top of this we are seeing small rural schools under threat of closure. These small schools are valued by parents and are at the heart of the communities they serve. We have

to do all in our power to retain them where we have the support of parents. “At present there is a one size fits all approach from the Department of Education which fails to look at unique challenges facing specific schools, particularly small rural schools. In light of this

approach we need to look again at the pupil thresholds for getting an extra teacher and retaining a teacher, particularly where there is more than one class in a classroom. “Prior to the recession, we needed 12 pupils to appoint a second teacher, 49 pupils for a 3rd teacher, and 81

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THE AGENDA PAUL HEALY

Random ramblings

2019 John West Feile Peile na nOg finals a wonderful success

There was a great buzz throughout the county all weekend as the 2019 John West Feile Peile na nOg finals were held locally. Over 800 games were played at various venues throughout Connacht. It was the largest ever Feile to date, and Roscommon played a huge part. There was success on the field, and also a wonderful atmosphere off it, with superb organisation by host clubs and indeed by generous host families. Feile 2019 created a great atmosphere in Co. Roscommon all weekend and was another great reminder of the all-embracing role of the GAA in our society…bringing people together, providing games for our youth, creating friendships that will last for years to come. Well done to all involved.

A People reader has asked if any readers can identify these showband members. The photograph is from a calendar of ‘The Times Showband’ which was picked up at a dance in the Casino Ballroom in Castlerea in 1977. Our correspondent writes: “I’m just wondering if any of your readers recognise this band and its members? How times have changed since then!” If you can help, contact the Roscommon People at Abbey Street, Roscommon, email paul@roscommonpeople.ie

All roads lead to Limerick… time to address Hyde issues To state the obvious, it is imperative that the required works at Dr. Hyde Park are carried out as quickly as possible. There were high hopes that Dr. Hyde Park would be chosen as the venue for the Galway/Mayo All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Round Four qualifier game this Saturday…but those hopes were dashed within hours of last Monday’s draw. Many people saw the Hyde as the obvious venue. Instead, the match was fixed for The Gaelic Grounds in Limerick (this Saturday at 7 pm). It’s a setback to the local business community, and something of a wake-up call for the GAA locally, not that there is any real element of surprise. Predictably, and probably with good reason, the decision to overlook Hyde Park was subject of much

criticism on social media – and elsewhere –with some people alleging that there’s an agenda against Hyde Park, and others saying that the decision was evidence of lack of clout by Roscommon GAA. The GAA’s Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) said that the Limerick venue was chosen because there was “no Connacht venue deemed capable of catering for the expected interest in the tie”. The capacity of Dr. Hyde Park is currently around 19,000, although that would have had to be reduced (see below) if Roscommon had been allocated the game. It will of course be interesting to see the size of the crowd in Limerick on Saturday. Conscious of the sensitivities around this issue, Roscommon County Board was out of the blocks

quickly with a statement, one that addressed the decision of the powersthat-be (CCCC) more in sadness than anger! “While Roscommon GAA would have loved to have accommodated Mayo and Galway for this tie sadly it is not possible on this occasion. “The allowable capacity of Dr. Hyde Park is 18,870 people accommodated across stand and terrace. There are just over 3,500 seats in the covered stand. For games where general allocation seating is used (first come first served) capacity of grounds is reduced by a further 10% as a safety feature – this would have further reduced our capacity to 16,987 which is considerably lower than the anticipated attendance. “The capacity of the LIT Gaelic Grounds in Limerick is 43,000

with 20,000 seats”. As readers will be aware, Roscommon County Board have been warned that the Hyde will not be able to host a Connacht final next year unless necessary works have been carried out. On this issue, the board said this week: “Prior to the success of the ‘Win a House’ draw on December 18th 2018, (our) finances prevented us from developing Hyde Park. Once it was a success it allowed us to proceed. We enlisted an engineering company, and drew up plans…the plans were completed. We are also working to address an issue with an exit from the ground, which affects our ability to increase our capacity. This is close to finalisation. This has held up the lodging of the planning application”.

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Walk this way: Waldron bids to woo investors His passion for Roscommon’s tourism potential was one of the reasons for Tony Waldron’s impressive performance in the recent local elections, a campaign success which catapulted the Ballintubber man back on to the local authority with a pro-enterprise, pro-development mandate that he intends to deliver on. Cllr. Waldron was instrumental in creating the Annual Suck Valley Adventure Walk in recent years and has also been very involved in the archaeological dig project at Ballintubber Castle. Now he wants to build on what he sees as the huge potential of the Suck Valley project and has been reaching out to people – both locally and broad – to try to make it happen. As Cllr. Waldron sees it, the Ballintub-

ber Castle archaeological dig has not only ‘unearthed’ invaluable historical heritage, it has also shone a light on Co. Roscommon’s tourism potential. That project has brought people together, while showcasing Ballintubber and West Roscommon to an admiring audience. Cllr. Waldron says that towns and villages throughout County Roscommon can help to maximise our tourism potential – and all benefit – provided they work together. He envisages that such a ‘bottom-up’ approach, allied with State funding and investment from Ireland/abroad, can dramatically transform Roscommon’s fortunes. He has already engaged with community leaders/interested parties both locally and

abroad. “I have been very encouraged by the response I am receiving” Cllr. Waldron told the Roscommon People on Tuesday. “There are some great people involved, with great ideas…we just need to be creative and resourceful and to work together”. He says Roscommon County Council is very supportive, commenting that Council CE Eugene Cummins is “extremely proactive and committed on anything to do with tourism”. Cllr. Waldron has also been in touch with potential investors abroad and says there is support available there. “What we should realise is that, contrary to what has been portrayed, young people want to live here. It’s a beautiful place, a historic place. We have the road network in place

now, we have competitive property prices, we have the desired quality of life”. Almost 70 American visitors will arrive in Ballintubber this weekend for the latest annual month-long archaeological dig. The group, including archaeologists, anthropologists, professors, students, etc. – many of whom have visited before and are now very familiar with this area – will make a presentation to Roscommon County Council on July 22nd next. “This is an exciting project and just a small example of what we we can achieve here” says Cllr. Waldron, “we just need to work together and realise the great potential of our county. The goodwill is there, across the board. Now is the time to do it”.

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Roscommon to host two-day race meeting €1,200 for Best Dressed Lady on July 8th Roscommon hosts an attractive two-day meeting on Monday and Tuesday, the 8th and 9th of July, with the first race on both days off at 6 pm. Monday is Ladies Day, which is once again generously sponsored by SuperValu, Co. Roscommon. The lucky winner will receive a first prize of €1,200, while the other nine finalists will each get €100. Celebrity judge on the evening will be Gretta Peters, fashion blogger and columnist.

The €60,000 Listed Lenabane Stakes is Monday’s feature, and during the evening, the new building at the racecourse will be officially opened by Brian Kavanagh of Horse Racing Ireland. Tuesday is an all national hunt card and there are bound to be plenty of pointers on view that night for the upcoming Galway Festival. Michael Finneran, Racecourse Manager, would like to thank all sponsors for the two-day fixture including the EBF, Property Partners Earley, Roscommon Herald, Diageo, SuperValu, Co. Roscommon, Connolly Red Mills, The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon, JP McManus, Helen Mee O’Farrelly and the Dolan family.

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The prize for the best turned out horse in each race on Monday is sponsored by Lynch Flooring, Golf Links Road, Roscommon, while YK Signs, Athleague, kindly sponsor Tuesday’s prizes. There is music in the main bar after the second last race on both days, courtesy of Henry & The Usual Suspects and Derek Campbell respectively. Admission for both days is €15 for adults, and €10 for OAP/ students, with children under 16 free. Attractive group discounts available and the Ros Special: €35 to include admission, race card, two course meal and a €10 betting voucher.

Ladies Day Co. Roscommon

Best Dressed Lady Competition Winner: €1,200 Cash Prize

9 ﬁnalists will receive a €100 Cash Prize

Celebrity Judge: Fashion Blogger and Columnist

Gretta Peters

Feature Race: Lenebane Stakes (listed race)

First Race 6.00pm

Gretta to judge Ladies Day! Fashion blogger and columnist, Gretta Peters, will be the celebrity judge at this year’s Ladies Day at Roscommon Racecourse on Tuesday, July 9th. Gretta hails from Tipperary, and she is married to Michael and is mum to Aoibh, Esme and Cara. She runs a successful fashion blog ‘Get Glam With Gret’. In addition to the blog, Gretta is a regular fashion columnist with The Tipperary Star and The Nationalist newspapers.

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Get Glam With Gret stemmed out of Gretta’s love of fashion, she believes that there is nothing better than getting dressed up and feeling confident in your own skin. While fashion followers might be more familiar with Gretta’s glamourous style, those who follow her blog also get to know a busy mum! Gretta is a firm believer in staying true to yourself and believing in yourself and will be looking for a lady that encompasses this in their Ladies Day style.

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Enjoy the post Ladies Day races atmosphere at the Abbey Hotel Enjoy the Roscommon Races Ladies Day Post Races atmosphere at the Abbey Hotel this coming Monday 8th July, with live music in our bar by Sean Brennan from 9pm, followed by the Race Dance with Ciaran Rosney in our ballroom from 10.30. Enjoy cocktails and bar food after the races and soak up the post ladies day atmosphere in true style with us at the Abbey. We will have a hamper from Molloys Lifestyle Pharmacy for the Abbey’s Most stylish lady on the night. Winner will be picked in our bar at 10.15 pm so be Win a fab sure to gather up your girlfriends Hamper on the and make your way to the Abbey night from Molloys Pharmacy for Hotel, Roscommon straight after the the Abbey Hotel races and you could be taking home Most Stylish Lady a fabulous hamper full of goodies (winner will be picked at 10.15 from Molloys. Make it a perfect girls in the bar) night out. We will also have 3 pairs of tickets to give away on the night Roscommon Races – Ladies Day for the Abbey Hotel Roscommon Monday 8th July 2019 Sponsored Handicap Evening Entertainment: Front Bar Steeplechase 6th Race on Tuesday Sean Brennan, 9pm - 10.30pm next. To enquire followed by Ciarán Rosney about special ladies Live on stage in our Ballroom day B&B rates call from 10.30pm 090 6626240 or visit our website www. A NIGHT NOT TO BE MISSED! abbeyhotel.ie

146 people awaiting home care in County Roscommon Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has accused the Government of not taking the home care packages shortage seriously. Deputy Murphy said that according to recent figures, 146 people are currently waiting for home care help in Co. Roscommon, up from 132 at the end of March. It is believed that over 400 older people are currently waiting for HSE home care support in Galway and Roscommon. Deputy Murphy said: “We should be doing everything to keep people in their homes for as long as they can. It benefits the individual and is a fraction of the costs incurred in a nursing home or a prolonged stay in hospital.

“Fianna Fáil introduced the home care package in 2006. Since then it has been a success, providing people with independence and respect, while allows family members or carers a break to carry out other tasks in their lives. “The current government have fundamentally mismanaged this programme and have now effectively frozen out any new applications until the later part of this year. “It is time to look after ordinary people and let common sense prevail. The government should allow new entrants to the scheme and ensure those in need of home care packages receive them,” concluded Deputy Murphy.

PUBLIC NOTICES ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL COMHAIRLE CHONTAE ROSCOMAIN

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TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12

Roscommon County Council intends to close the road set out in the schedule hereunder for the period and the reason specified.

Road to be closed: R370 in the townland of Knockglass from its junction with the L1216/L1023 in Ballinameen Village and its junction with the L5663.

Road to be closed: R369 in the townland of Raheen from its junction with the L6023 and its junction with the L1432/L1218.

Period of Closure: Friday, 26th July 2019 to Tuesday, 30th July 2019.

Period of Closure: Wednesday, 31st July 2019 to Friday, 2nd August 2019.

Alternative Routes: Via R361 and N61, and Vice Versa.

Alternative Routes: Via N5 and N61, and Vice Versa.

Reason for Closure: To facilitate the overlay of the R370.

Reason for Closure: To facilitate the overlay of the R369.

Objections in respect of the proposed closure may be made in writing to the Roads and Transportation Department or e-mailed to roads@roscommoncoco.ie to arrive not later than 5.00pm on Thursday, 11th July 2019. Roads & Transportation Department, Roscommon County Council.

Pictured at the Creggs Rugby Summer Camp on Monday morning were Síofra Hession, Grace Killion and Maeve O’Connor. Photographic special next week. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Lanesboro to host Two Provinces Triathlon Lanesboro Triathlon Club will hosts its annual sprint distance triathlon on Saturday, July 13th. The race is now in its ninth year and is well-known in triathlon circles as one of the best sprint distance races in the country and will be part of Triathlon Ireland’s BMW National Series for the third year in a row. The race will feature a 750m swim in Lough Ree, 20km cycle and out-and-back run on the Rathcline Road. The race also includes a Try-a-Tri, with a shorter 200m

swim, and the option to take part in an aquabike event (swim and bike). Both these events take place simultaneously on the same course as the main race. The Two Provinces Kidathon, which is open to children aged 8 to 15, will take place on Friday, July 12th at 7.30 pm. For further information on these events, timetables, courses and much more please see the race website: www.twoprovincestriathlon.com.

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NewsPeople Summer Storytelling in Roscommon Library Summer Storytelling will take place in Roscommon Library in July and August at 11 am for 3-6-year-olds, on the following dates: Saturday, July 13th and Saturday, July 27th and Saturday, August 10th and 31st. Please call the library to book a place on 090-6637277.

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Mass in Kilgavin Graveyard

June winners of Lisnamult Draw

A Mass will take place at Kilgavin Graveyard this Friday evening (July 5th) at 7 pm.

The following were the recent winners of the Lisnamult Draw for June: Michelle Evans (€100); Margaret Regan (€100); Eileen Cox (€50); Gerry Keegan (€25); Joe Finnegan (€25); John Gaffney (€25). Congratulations to all winners.

Apostolic Workers’ Display Day in Kilbride

Special publication for Heritage Week Next month will see the launch of a special booklet, ‘The Workhouses of County Roscommon’, at 12.30 on Sunday, August 25th in Cootehall Community House. There will be a lecture (free admission) and the launch of a booklet (priced at €5) on the workhouses of Roscommon with the full proceeds going to the Cootehall Community Development Group.

Pride of Place nominations Pride of Place is an All-Island competition organised by Co-Operation Ireland

the rest of the visit is up to each individual community but usually includes a short tour of the local area. Those living in nominated communities are encouraged to get involved in the preparation for judging by calling the Community & Enterprise Department of Roscommon County Council at 0906637205.

Martina Cleary from Glenamaddy visited UHG last week to present a cheque for €4,250 to the Oncology Unit. Martina was a patient in the Oncology Unit in 2012 and has been generously supporting the unit ever since. The money was raised at a County Music Night in April, the fifth Country Music Night that Martina and her dad Joe Cunniffe have arranged, raising over €21,000 in total for the unit since 2013. Everyone involved in the Country Music Night gave their services free of charge so that all money raised was donated to the Oncology Unit. In the Oncology Day Ward at University Hospital Galway, from left: Kate Lyons, Staff Nurse; Martina Cleary, presenting the cheque to Claire Davey, Clinical Nurse Manager 2; and Dolores Browne, Staff Nurse.

and the Local Authorities All-Island Steering Committee. Nominations to the All-Island competition are made by Roscommon County Council on the basis of the recent County Roscommon Pride of Place competition. The communities nominated to participate in the 2019 Pride of Place Competition are: Athleague Tidy Towns (Category 1: Population 0-300); Lisacul Community Development Company (Category 2: Population

300-1,000); Boyle Town Team (Category 4: Population 2,000-5,000). Judging will take place in August and judges will conduct a site visit to each community during which time they will meet with community representatives. The visit will consist of a formal presentation by representatives of the local community highlighting their achievements and the reasons why they deserve a Pride of Place award. The format of

The Elphin Diocese Apostolic Workers’ Display Day took place on June 16th at Kilbride Community Centre. The organisers wish to thank Fr. Browne and his deacon for facilitating the event. Mass was concelebrated on the day by Bishop Doran and Diocesan President, Anna Geraghty, thanked those who took part in the recent Chicken Fund. Over €20,000 was raised with €4,000 presented to each of the following: Fr. Brendan Foley, Brazil; Sr. Rita Carey, South Africa, and Fr. Joseph Kottar, India. A burse of €1,250 each was presented to The Medical Missionaries and Missionaries of Africa. Representatives of various religious orders were also presented with sacred items including vestments, altar linens, chalices, etc. Thank you to all who helped to make the day a big success.

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RSG Derrane th celebrating 30 Anniversary YOU ARE INVITED THIS FRIDAY! All this week, the Roscommon Disability Support Group (RSG) is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in Derrane (from July 1st to Friday, July 5th). The group was founded in 1989 at the old parochial house in Derrane, outside Roscommon town, and in recent years a long-term lease has been secured from the Diocese of Elphin. The organisation was set up as an innovative group by people with disabilities for people with disabilities and remains a focal point today. RSG provides services in the home, workplace and socially to people with physical and or sensory disabilities, some of whom would also have other secondary disabilities, older people and children. It is an integral part of County Roscommon communities and voluntary sector and a leading service provider in the disability and older persons care sector. RSG is a not for profit company and an approved HSE care provider and these services funded by the HSE vary from home care to personal assistant services. The organisation holds charitable status and tax exemption status for donations. The Board of Management consists of eight volunteer members and directors who receive no remuneration. RSG is under the leadership of Margaret Bourke and her team for the past 15 years. Peter Gallagher was previously in charge and Mary Casey who was very much part of this team for 21 years retired last October. The dedication and commitment of this growing team has contributed in no small way to the expansion of services and current employment of over 120 people. Three successful HSE tenders over the past five years has been instrumental in RSG’s successful expansion of care service provision into the surrounding counties of Mayo and Galway. RSG is a large player in the employment sector greatly benefitting the local economy. Looking back the years much has been achieved. RSG was awarded the Charity Quality Mark this year. 2019 also saw the upgrading of the accessible

transport bringing the muchneeded transport up to even greater quality standards. Bus transport has been in operation since 2006 in conjunction with Roscommon MS and many of their clients use the different service facilities that are available at RSG. The Community Employment Scheme funded by the Department of Social Affairs under the direction of Mary Ganley and Bernie Connolly runs this service and without this support it could not operate. Both Mary and Bernie have 40 years combined service with the company. Transport is heavily reliant on donations and fundraising such as bag packing and church gate collections. Volunteer drivers are always welcome to increase transport availability. At the facility in Derrane, a new car park has also been installed to facilitate the overflow of parking cars at the Resource Centre.

RSG Derrance offers a wide range of activities and services. A singing group ‘Guess Who’s Back’ was set up in 2016 to accommodate different music interests and talents and the group is a partner of Music Network. All are welcome to get involved and there is no musical criteria required to join. Other programmes and services on offer at RSG Derrane include: Independent Living Life Skills Programme; RSG Flexible Learning College; The Dale Centre; Nuala’s Garden and Horticultural Centre; RSG’s Sensory Garden; Derrane Craft Workers; Roscommon U3A; Co. Roscommon Seniors Network; and the 24/7 Care Service. Further information about these services and RSG Derrance is available at www. rsg.ie or on the RSG Facebook page.

Advanced Physio West celebrates ﬁve years in business he Chartered Physiotherapy clinic ‘Advanced Physio West’ is celebrating five years in business. Paul Lennon (MISCP) set up the clinic in 2014, after returning from Australia to his native Roscommon. While abroad, Paul worked for five years in Physiotherapy clinics and completed a Post Graduate qualification from La Trobe University. Paul’s experience has enabled him to gain a strong client base and reputation from patients and medical professionals throughout Roscommon and Galway. Paul treats a variety of conditions in his clinic, ranging from Post-operative rehab, Low back and neck pain, Vertigo and headaches, Sports Injuries and Postural related pain. We would like to thank everyone in the community for their continued support over the last five years.

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Celebrating 5 years in business Galway Road, Roscommon 086 3758169 / 0 090 662 6023 paul@advancedphysiowest.ie

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County Roscommon Disability Support Group CLG invites you to our 30th Anniversary celebrations from Tuesday 2nd to Friday 5th July, for further information please visit rsg.ie or call us on 090 66 25852

Friday, July 5th

30th Anniversary Party

12-4.30pm: Family Fun & Picnic Guest Speaker Joanne O’Riordan Joanne O’Riordan will be guest speaker at County Roscommon Disability Support 30th anniversary celebrations which will be held this Friday 5th July.

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Music by Carmel McLoughlin feat. T.R. Dallas Guess Who’s Back? Singing Group Bring along your picnic, Chipper Van, Bouncy Castle, Games & Fun! Nestor Cup and Rossie Bus, Giant Raffle & Spot Prizes

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Will County Council turn bogs into assets? Athleague, Co. Roscommon Dear Editor, It was heartening to read a report in last week’s Roscommon People that Roscommon County Council has declared “a climate change and biodiversity emergency”. It was even more encouraging to hear that this declaration should not be “aspirational stuff” but should be the start of action to “limit the man-made causes of climate change”. A good starting point would be for Roscommon County Council to end dumping of road spoil, rocks, sub-soil, tree roots, etc., in Clooneen bog near

Athleague and thus save not only the remaining cutaway bog but the rich flora and fauna within its boundaries. RCC might go further in the light of its recent declaration and have a biodiversity study done of the bog with a view to its potential as an educational and tourist resource, not to mention a carbon sink. Other areas in the midlands have turned their bogs into assets, why not this one? A researcher might be pleasantly surprised to find within its flora, for example, the Marsh Labrador Tea plant. As Michael Caine was wont to say: “Not many

people know that”. Unfortunately, for too long, the word ‘bog’ had negative connotations, not least of which was that it was wasteland suitable only for dumping. Hopefully that thinking is behind us and we can embrace the words of the poet, Gerard Manley Hopkins: “Wildness and wet, wildness and wet, Long live the weeds and the wilderness yet”. Over to you, members of Roscommon County Council. Yours sincerely, Jim Waldron

Ireland’s oldest woman laid to rest Ireland’s oldest person, Mary Coyne from Rathbarna near Castlerea, passed away on Monday at the age of 108. Her funeral took place in St. Patrick’s Church in Castlerea yesterday (Wednesday). Mary, whose maiden name was Griffin, was a resident of the Áras Mháthair Phóil Community Nursing Unit in Castlerea. Eight years ago she received the

centenarian medal from President Michael D Higgins and when interviewed by a reporter put her longevity down to “taking life one day at a time”. Mary was predeceased by her husband Roger some years ago and is survived by her son Tom, daughter Pauline, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family.

Artist’s impression of the 8-bed Roscommon Hospice Palliative Care Centre which is to be located near the County Hospital.

Planning green light for Palliative Care Centre

Planning permission has been secured for an 8-bed Roscommon Hospice Palliative Care Centre which is to be located near the County Hospital. The planning was granted by Roscommon County Council in recent days. Expressing delight, Martina Jennings, CEO of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation, thanked the people of the region for their great support. Ms. Jennings noted that news of the planning approval comes just as completion of a 14-bed Palliative Care Centre in Castlebar is achieved. “Today is a day to celebrate this huge milestone, but to also remember and give thanks to everyone who

has brought us this far” said Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice chairperson Joanne Hynes. Remembering Castlerea businessman and founding director John Tully, who sadly passed away last year, she said: “We are sure that John is looking down on us very proudly today”. The Hospice project consists of eight in-patient bedrooms, homecare and administration offices, a café/ restaurant, reflection room and family visitors’ suite. The proposed building is primarily single level with part two storeys in height. The development will also include a pedestrian and vehicle access route, landscaped therapy gardens and more than 30

car-parking parking spaces. The Hospice Foundation said that the Roscommon project will go to tender before the end of this year and will cost in the region of €6m. The project will be operational by 2021. Senator Frank Feighan welcomed news of the planning go-ahead. “This is fantastic news for this stateof-the-art development which I have strongly advocated for over many years. “This Palliative Care Centre will address the critical lack of an in-patient hospice care facility in County Roscommon and enable patients with life-limiting illnesses to access expert in-patient help locally”.

PUBLIC NOTICES

ROAD WORKS SPEED LIMIT ORDER Road Traffic Act 2004, Section 10 Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 10 of the Road Traffic Act, 2004 that Roscommon County Council has made a Road Works Speed Limit Order to apply a Speed Limit of 50 km/h at the location set out in the schedule below. Schedule

N60

Townland

Start of Speed Limit

End of Speed Limit

Clooncoundra and Drinaun, Roscommon

The N60 (Castlerea Road) from a point 12.27km north west of the N61/N60 roundabout junction

The N60 (Castlerea Road) from a point 8.37km north west of the N61/N60 roundabout junction

Easting 576633.3656 Northing 770205.1717

Easting 579625.9085 Northing 768567.3056

The Road Works Speed Limit Order is to facilitate road improvement works and applies from 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020. The Chief Executive shall have regard to any representations that are made to him in relation to this Road Works Speed Limit Order. Director of Services Roads and Transportation Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98

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

R446 from County Boundary at Shine’s pub, Athlone to R446 at Thomastown, Ballydangan

Period of Closure:

2.30pm. to 5.30 pm on Sunday 7th July 2019

Alternative Routes:

L2026 (Ardkeenan)–L2025 (Rooskagh Cross)–R362 (Bellanamullia) Local and Emergency Traffic will be facilitated

Reason for Closures:

To facilitate the cycle event associated with TRIATHLONE 2019

Shane Tiernan Director of Services Roads & Transportation Roscommon County Council Áras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98

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STRAIGHT TALKING

WITH SEAMUS DUKE

CARERS’ CRISIS: But do they care? The role of the carer in our society has never been as important as it is now. The demographics show that our population is living longer, and as a consequence care of the elderly is becoming a bigger and bigger challenge for our society. A lot of carers look after elderly parents and relatives without a word of complaint. They want to do this work and they are saving the State a fortune. But there are people out there who want to stay in their own homes but who have nobody to look after them – and this is where there is a major problem. A couple of months ago the shortage of home help hours was highlighted in several parts of the country. While the evidence on the ground was damning, there was a blanket denial by Minister Simon Harris and his Junior Minister Jim Daly that there were any cutbacks, indeed any shortage. Either they are hoping this problem goes away or they are not on top of their brief. It goes without saying that it is far better to keep people in their own homes for as long as that can be achieved. The cost of doing so is a fraction of what it costs to keep people in acute hospitals and nursing homes. But that message doesn’t seem to be getting through to the Government or the HSE. I read this week where 146 people are awaiting home care packages in County Roscommon alone. That’s a lot of people to be affected. Minister Harris and Minister of State

Daly are in total denial with regard to the reduction in home help hours when the HSE figures (and those above) show the true position. It’s a vicious circle. We have acute hospital beds being clogged up by elderly patients who are ready to be discharged but who cannot leave because if they return home there is no home care package available to help them survive and live independently. I was reading last week about an 81-year-old woman in Sligo who was discharged from hospital recently after a broken leg and life-saving surgery. Her home care package was 15 minutes per day! The most efficient home care worker in the world would hardly have taken off their coat before they would

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It’s a vicious circle. We have acute hospital beds being clogged up by elderly patients who are ready to be discharged but who cannot leave because if they return home there is no home care package available to help them survive and live independently

Minister Simon Harris

have to leave again. It just makes no sense at all. But it’s a symbol of the chaos in our health service at the moment and it would appear that there is no one able to sort it out. Last week we had people bringing in sandwiches to hospitals because support staff were on strike. We have a situation where there are 487 consultant vacancies throughout the country, and people wonder why there are hospital waiting lists. Yet, the home care situation is one that can be solved with extra staff and extra funding. Getting it right will actually save hundreds of millions of euro in the long run. Surely Simon Harris and his officials can solve this problem at least. We owe it to our elderly to try to ensure that they can stay in their own homes for as long as possible. Get it sorted now and stop pretending that there isn’t a problem there.

Tendon Pain Tendon pain is a common complaint with estimates of it contributing up to 30% of the workload in musculoskeletal clinics. Tendon pain can come about for many reasons. Some is related to the positions and postures that we adopt and in other cases it is the pattern of loading that occurs. Tendon pain is experienced by a wide range of people, undertaking very different activities & lifestyles. From the runner who does too much hill running over too short a time frame and ends up with a sore Achilles, to the enthusiastic DIYer who paints too many ceilings and then can’t sleep or lift a teapot due to shoulder pain. Both are examples of tendon overload, and if not dealt with sensibly, can become persistent. Tendons are designed to withstand tension loads, generated and controlled by the attached muscles. Tendons aren’t passive structures like pieces of rope, as they have elastic properties which make movement more efficient. For example, the Achilles tendon contributes up to 40% of the energy that it takes to hop, by storing kinetic energy and then releasing it to augment the muscular force of the lower limb muscles. Tendons also help in the control of movement as they contain specialised nerve tissue, which communicates with the nervous system. Dealing successfully with tendon pain depends upon identifying all of the possible reasons why it developed in the first place. In cases of tendon pain that have been around for many weeks or months, there are usually many factors to take into account. A strategy to sensibly manage tendon loading must be devised alongside some specific conditioning exercises. Exercising a painful tendon may seem a strange thing to do, but there is a growing amount of good scientific evidence that supports this approach. The process is thought to work by changing the physical makeup of the tendon, and by changing nervous system activity. If you think you have tendon pain and would like a plan of action to treat it, contact me in clinic for an assement:- Sarah O’Doherty Chartered Physiotherapist, CORU Registered, Kinetic Physio - Roscommon Town, www.kinetic physio.ie, 0838085867

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Vulture funds: Ireland ‘the gift that keeps on giving’? Sinn Féin spokesperson for Roscommon Claire Kerrane has said Ulster Bank’s sale of €900 million worth of loans including 3,200 family homes to vulture funds is unacceptable. She said the political support of government allows the banks to get away with these sales.

Ms. Kerrane said: “Once again, the vultures and banks are colluding to sell out thousands of Irish families. This bonanza for vultures is only possible because the government have given political support to vulture sales. Fine Gael are as responsible for this sale as Ulster Bank.

“Recently a Chief Executive at a vulture fund told an audience that Ireland is the ‘gift that keeps on giving’. “Thousands of Irish families are facing the potential sale of their loans to a vulture fund and the government is actively encouraging it”.

“The reality is that no loan, in arrears or otherwise, is safe under the current rules. Sinn Féin’s ‘No Consent, No Sale’ Bill needs to progress urgently. This is an important piece of legislation which will ensure that banks cannot sell on loans without the consent of the borrower”.

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A Strokestown family has been given a week to respond to injunction proceedings initiated by KBC bank. KBC is seeking an order requiring members of the McGann family to vacate their home at Falsk, near Strokestown. The family were evicted from their home last December in a high profile case. A number of days after that eviction, security personnel engaged at the property by KBC bank were attacked by a group of men. There is no suggestion of any involvement by the McGann family in the latter incident. The McGann family have since moved back into the property. In the High Court, Counsel for KBC bank issued injunction proceedings. Counsel for the McGanns noted that separate proceedings have been issued challenging the lawfulness of the warrant for possession and the manner in which it was executed. Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds gave the respondents a week to file sworn statements in response to the bank’s action and adjourned the case for two weeks.

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Twelve businesses in Roscommon town have signed up to Refill.ie, a project where participating businesses agree to fill reusable water bottles for free in order to reduce plastic waste from singleuse water bottles. Almost 2.5 million plastic water bottles are disposed of in Ireland every day, of which only 40% are recycled. Refill.ie aims to prevent plastic waste through reducing the amount of single-use plastic water bottles that are consumed, of which a very significant portion end up on our streets and in our waterways. They promote tap water refills and reusable water bottles as a sustainable alternative. Reusable water bottles can be filled for free in any of the following locations in Roscommon Town: - Comfy Cafe - Gleeson’s Restaurant & Rooms - The Melting Pot - Harrison Coffee House - Rogue & Co. - Feast - The Pepper Mill - Corrib Oil Roscommon - Walsh’s Texaco Spar - Beár An Ráille - Jackson’s Restaurant and Guesthouse - Molloy’s Bakery and Fine Food Emporium Plastic Free Roscommon is working with Refill. ie and is asking any Roscommon businesses that would like to participate in the project to contact them on their Facebook page or email plasticfreeroscommon@gmail.com

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Motor industry at a cliff edge with taxation changes and Brexit looming! The motor industry and the motorist are facing the greatest change in taxation since 2009. The industry is haunted by the taxation changes in 2009, which undermined both new and used car sales by being too ambitious and seeking to implement change too quickly. Overnight, car values plummeted; new car sales declined and the industry fell off a cliff. That, together with a recession, resulted in the closure of 150 family businesses, 14,700 job lost and over €1bn in lost revenue for the Exchequer. The looming Budget 2020 brings a very concerning feeling of Déjà vu. The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) continues to highlight the need for extreme caution in dealing with motor-related taxation in the upcoming Budget, doubly so now that the Budget almost coincides with the Brexit date. The Economic Statement, issued by the Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe, outlined that budgetary policy is not a one size fits all, and highlighted the huge difficulty in framing a Budget for next year. Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General outlines the major concerns facing the industry: “In this already fragile business environment for car retailers, it is vital that Budget 2020 recognises the importance of new cars to the economy – in terms of local employment and in terms of tax revenues – and to the environment as the renewal of the Irish car fleet with new vehicles, is the only way to make a material and sustainable move to reducing emissions from the private car. Our industry is very concerned and angry at the possibility of sleepwalking into another potential 2009. “The State must stop overburdening new cleaner cars with tax, while at the same time ignoring the problem of replacing older cars, which is where the real emissions problems lie. In fact, it’s even worse – the VRT system discriminates against new cars when compared to older used imports. It would appear from various publications that the new car

is being lined up as the easy target, as if new cars are the main issue. Newer cars have the most up-to-date emission technologies and are less environmentally damaging than older used cars. “Uncertainty in the market leads to consumers holding onto their older car or importing an older car that is perceived to be good value. “With the full move to WLTP emissions testing on the horizon, Budget 2020 must make allowance for the difference between the new and old emission testing systems. Most other EU countries have followed the EU Commission view that consumers should not be faced with increased taxation due to the new emissions testing regime. Ireland should be no different. We should be selling 150,000 new cars each year, but with the looming threat of Brexit, this number has already fallen to 112,000. If a VRT increase is thrown into the mix for 2020, we will see a further fall. History, in particular 2009, tells us what can happen. “Last week the Government’s Climate Action Plan proposed a transition to zero emission transport, which the industry fully supports and is proactively engaged in rolling out cleaner technologies. However, it is important to note that this transition is not deliverable in the short-term, as it will take a number of years to achieve, longer than is proposed in the plan. We require the right measures that focus on gradual change and include sensible policies aimed at encouraging motorist to make the right choices that can lead to clean, affordable and convenient mobility solutions. This can only be achieved by allowing the new car market to flourish in 2020, which has clear environmental and economic benefits. “So, let’s not make the mistakes of the past. Progressive changes to VRT should be focused at replacing older cars with new ones. This is the only way to start the transition to a low and ultimately zero-emission free fleet. In that way we will all win – the consumer and the industry”.

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Pictured at the Festival of Eid at Kilbride Community Centre recently were Ghadder Alhendi, Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, Caroline Naughton, Steve Devaney, Irene Greene, Damien Cunniffe, Orla Connaughton and Ghassan Shamet. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Festival of Eid at Kilbride Community Centre recently were (back row, l-r): Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, Paul Clabby, Ghadder Alhendi, Colm Kelly, Ghassan Shamet, Cllr. Orla Leyden and Mena Doherty. Front row (l-r): Kahdeja Kaziz, Caroline Duignan, Martina Earley, and Linda Sice and Johan Ahmad. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Roscommon LEADER Partnership in association with Roscommon County Council and other local groups hosted an AIM (Accessibility and Inclusion for Migrants) event to celebrate the end of Ramadan recently in Kilbride Community Centre. Families from the local Syrian communities were invited to the centre to celebrate the festival of Eid and enjoyed a number of events taking place throughout the day. There was a ‘Fun and Frills’ corner for children including a play area and face-painting, as well as a lego demonstration by Sean Fleming of Foróige. Roscommon LEADER CEO Martina Earley welcomed those in attendance before Roscommon County Council CEO Eugene Cummins addressed members of the Syrian community. “I can only imagine what each of you have been through on your long and difficult journey to Ireland…I can only imagine the pain of having to leave Syria for a strange land and leaving loved ones. It must have been very, very difficult. “I hope you feel safe in Roscommon and when you go to bed at night I hope you feel secure. I hope you feel part of this new community – a community that will allow you a new opportunity,” he said, before speaking of his pride when travelling around Roscommon and seeing children of “all different nationalities and colour playing together”. Following a delicious meal, which was provided by The GROW Truck, SICAP Coordinator with Roscommon LEADER Partnership, Linda Sice, explained the reasons behind the event. “Some of the newly-resettled Syrian refugees together with ourselves in Roscommon LEADER Partnership and Roscommon County Council put together this event which is celebrat-

Pictured at the Festival of Eid at Kilbride Community Centre recently were Mary Keane, Martina Earley, CEO, Roscommon LEADER Partnership, Roscommon County Council CEO Eugene Cummins, Colm Kelly and Linda Sice, Roscommon LEADER Partnership. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

ing the end of Ramadan. We’re having some nice food supplied by the community centre and the GROW Truck and some Syrian music and dance as well as activities including the play bus for the kids. “We wanted this event to be familyfriendly and to provide the people of Roscommon with more information about the culture of Eid and the Syrian culture in general. I think that’s the best way to support integration where we learn about each other’s culture. This is our way of celebrating their festivals. “I think the Syrian families want to engage, but language is a challenge. Many of them are going to English classes provided by the GRETB and you can see a massive difference in their language skills. “We have the help of Ghassan Shamet, who won a ‘People of the Year’ award last year, and he’s a great motivator and a great young man to engage in the community. We also have Ghadder Alhendi in Athlone, a young woman who is deeply involved as well,” she said. The recent event featured panel discussions as well the launch of Accessibility Inclusion for Migrants (AIMS), which Roscommon LEADER Partnership’s Paul Clabby described as a European project which had been organised in conjunction with LEADER’S

technical partners, Momentum Consulting, as well as other stakeholders including Roscommon County Council and GRETB. “We all came together to see what we could do to promote inclusion in the county for these resettled families, so we said we’d celebrate Eid. “Today at the launch of AIM we discussed the new Intercultural Integration Plan for Co. Roscommon. That’ll be where we will all be joining together to implement this plan and to get feedback from refugees and Syrians. “We also launched some tools for educators to use and we hosted the national launch of AIM, which will equip the youth workers and educators of the region with tools and resources to be able to socially integrate refugees and migrants in the classroom environment,” he said. Mr. Clabby said that with the opening of the Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre in Ballaghaderreen, stakeholders such as LEADER have had to “pull up their socks” and come up with new ideas to enable refugees and asylum seekers to integrate into local communities. The Eid celebration on June 6th in Kilbride Community Centre was the latest in a long line of events to be celebrated by Syrians and locals alike.

Pictured at the Festival of Eid at Kilbride Community Centre were Roalav Maamole, Roujin Maamole, Johan Ahmad and Abdkeder Maamole. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Festival of Eid at Kilbride Community Centre were Meena Zardast Mahon, Jussan Farzat, Mena Doherty, Roscommon LEADER Partnership, Kahdeja Kaziz, Aseel Farzat and Johan Maho. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Pangan Restaurant to reopen under new ownership MONKSLAND EATERY OFFERS ASIAN STREET FOOD Pangan Restaurant in River Village, Monksland is making a comeback under new ownership. The spacious eatery, which offers a taste of Asian street food, was the subject of a closure order in April of this year following a visit by an HSE inspector. New owner Yuyang Shang and the current team have been working hard since the restaurant’s reopening in order to reach the highest possible standards. Yuyang acknowledges that the aftermath of the visit was a wake-up call for the previous owners and following consultation with Fast-Casual Consultancy Services, who had been brought in to ensure the restaurant was swiftly returned to a sound operational standard, it was evident that they (the previous owners) could not devote the necessary time to the business that it deserved. Yuyang, who along with her partner has owned and operated three other restaurant businesses in the Galway area over the last 15 years, says: “It was quite a surprise when I discovered they were willing to

sell up. I only live 30 minutes away from Monksland, it was too much of an exciting opportunity to turn down. Ireland is a small place; I am friends with the Head Chef and know his extraordinary ability and passion so it was a no-brainer”. Manager Rebecca explained that following the closure order the restaurant was quickly brought up to standard with new sinks and storage as well as more regular checks of the food storage and preparation areas and Pangan reopened just after the Easter weekend for a fresh start. The new protocols are now evident throughout the restaurant, including the installation of a flat screen TV at the till area, which shows live CCTV images from the kitchen. Rebecca said this was very much in keeping with the Asian street food style of cooking in the open with complete transparency “The customers can see what is happening in the kitchen and how food is being prepared,” she said. The Head Chef had expressed absolute disappointment with the closure order, but said that “valuable lessons had been learned and acted upon” and was looking forward to welcoming new and returning customers to Pangan. During a recent visit and tour

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We offer only the freshest food. It raises our costs because we buy the most expensive cuts of meat and ribs, for example. We buy our meat from a butcher in Athlone so that we can be sure it’s as fresh as possible of the premises, the Head Chef brought out two dishes for our reporter to try: Beef Thai Panna and Kimchi Fried Rice. The ‘Beef Thai Panna’ quickly became a new favourite, while the fried rice was certainly an excellent attempt at replicating a dish made famous on the streets of Seoul and Daegu. Yuyang and Rebecca proudly described their menu as an authentic taste of Asia showcasing real Asian street food. Rebecca said: “We offer only the freshest food. It raises our costs because we buy the most expensive cuts of meat and ribs, for example. We buy our meat from a butcher in Athlone so

that we can be sure it’s as fresh as possible”. While Pangan was quiet when Roscommon People visited at opening time on a sunny Thursday evening recently, business quickly picked up with phone orders and walk-in customers. It’s a bright and modern establishment with photographs of old Asia adorning the walls. Rebecca said: “We have regular customers who have stood by us, who we would like to thank and it is getting busier again. We are hoping to celebrate our first year in business this month with special offers and some gifts for our customers,” she said. Yuyang, Rebecca and the rest of the Panang team look forward to welcoming new and returning customers this summer too! Pangan is located at Unit 1, River Village, Monksland, Athlone, Co. Roscommon N37 T2F8. For reservations or orders contact 090-6490066 or click www.pangan.ie. You can also follow Pangan on Facebook.

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The US comes to Ballintubber! The annual visits of student archaeologists from the US has resulted in the discovery of a medieval settlement in the area. The students from Columbia University in New York and Foothills College in California are led by a team of renowned academics, and present a series of lectures throughout the dig before unveiling their findings on Heritage Weekend (July 27th to 28th).

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Flashback to Ballintubber Heritage Festival 2018! Molly Cunnane dancing at the welcome festivities at Garvey’s Pub, Ballintubber. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Festival starts this Sunday! 7.30 pm. This will be followed by a lecture exploring Irish Lore and Mythology by Con Connor at the Old Schoolhouse at 8.30 pm. Mary Timoney will present a lecture at the Old Graveyard on Saturday, July 27th at 11 am with the official opening of Heritage Weekend taking place in the Old Schoolhouse at 12.30 pm. Heritage Weekend will officially start with an exhibition of butter making, traditional brown bread making, crafts country market, car boot sale and much more. There will also be guided tours of Ballintubber Castle, tea and scones served in the

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Kenny’s bar in Ballintubber. It is the fifth year of the project and Dr. Neil Brady and his fellow professors and up to 70 students from Foothills College in California and Columbia University in New York will arrive to continue excavations in the grounds of Ballintubber Castle, which is owned by Pyers and Marguerite O’ConorNash. Speaking ahead of this month’s event, chairperson of both Ballintubber Tidy Towns and the Heritage Festival, Eileen Kenny, said the committee was delighted to once again welcome the visiting archaeologists. “This event is a major endorsement of Ballintubber Castle and its surrounds and indeed the enormous potential it has to offer with

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regards to the development of tourism and creating sustainable jobs in our region,” she said before paying tribute to Roscommon County Council staff and local councillors as well as landowners Pyers and Marguerite O’Conor-Nash and Dr. Neil Brady and his colleagues. Ms. Kenny added: “We’re really looking forward to the American professors and students returning for what promises to be another wonderful Ballintubber Heritage Festival. It’s brilliant to see the information that has been discovered so far and everyone here is excited to see what’s discovered this year. “Everyone is very welcome to come along to the lecture evenings which will take place in the Old Schoolhouse throughout the month and the students and archaeologists will display their findings over Heritage Weekend”.

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Ballintubber Heritage Festival

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Heritage Festival 7th - 31st JULY 2019 Sunday, July 7th Welcome Reception In Ballintubber Castle at 4.00 p.m. ...recital by Castlerea Brass Band and local piper Patrick Greenway and guest speakers.

Followed by Garden Party and BBQ Garvey’s Pub Music and dance. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Wednesday, 10th July Céilí Dancing with Mildred Beirne 7.30 to 9.00 p.m. Followed by Trad Session in Garvey’s Pub ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sunday, 14th July (at 3.00 p.m.) Guided Looped Walk

Wednesday’s 17th & 24th July Céilí Dancing

with Michael Bell nature learn from Ballintubber Castle to Willsgrove Hall and back.

with Mildred Beirne 7.30 to 9.00 p.m. Followed by Trad Session in Garvey’s Pub

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Monday, 15th July Day in the Bog with Garvey’s Bar.

Friday, 26th July Celtic Spirituality Service

Turf cutting footing and clamping etc. Tea, eggs, brown bread and bacon served. Assemble pub car park at 12 o’clock. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Tuesday, 16th July Medieval Workshop featuring the Viking period presented by Dave Swift in Old Schoolhouse at 8.00 p.m.

at St. Bridget’s Well also Demo. on St. Bridget’s Cross making at 7.30 p.m. Old Schoolhouse at 8.30 p.m. Presentation by Con Connor exploration of Irish Lore and Mythology.

Saturday, 27th July Official Opening of Heritage Weekend in Old Schoolhouse at 12.30 p.m. Followed by Exhibition of butter making, traditional brown bread making, various crafts country market, car booth sale and much more, guided tours of the castle, tea and scones served in Old Schoolhouse food outlets, children’s events, music and craic

Guided tour of the village at 2.00 p.m. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Saturday, 27th July Lecture in Old Graveyard

Sunday, 28th July Traditional Hay Making (at 2.00 p.m.) Followed by Visit to Willsgrove Hall Followed by Tug-O-War in Garvey’s and

by Mary Timoney at 11.00 a.m.

Ceoltas Session in Kenny’s

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Keep an eye out for further update/events of Fishing, Kayaking, Bat Walks, Old Irish Games

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Intensive new programme supports Mart Management and Succession – Anthony Naughton, Roscommon Co-op Mart is presented with his certificate by James O’Donnell, ICOS Vice-President (left) and Thomas Stone, Principal, TU Dublin at the Graduation Ceremony for the ICOS Skillnet Mart Managers Programme held in The Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

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Roscommon Mart staff member Anthony Naughton was among the first graduates to have emerged from an intensive new Mart Management Development Programme designed to enhance management and organisational practices in co-operative marts. Launched at the end of 2018, the programme is aimed at ensuring the continuing availability of skills for the successful operation of marts into the future, including management succession planning. It is being delivered by Technological Univer-

sity Dublin at its Tallaght campus and also in Portlaoise in conjunction with ICOS Skillnet – the learning and development division of ICOS (Irish Co-operative Organisation Society). The new programme requires participants to engage in an intensive five-day immersion programme of lectures, case studies and workshops across 12 modules ranging from cooperative governance, finance and environmental subjects through to employment legislation, customer relationship management, data pro-

tection, media awareness and marketing. Managers and next-in-line staff from nine co-operative mart groups took part in the inaugural course including Aurivo Marts, Athenry Mart, Central Auctions, Clare Marts, Cork Marts, Mid-Tipp Mart, Roscommon Marts, Waterford Ross Mart and Wexford Farmers Co-op Mart. The programme was developed by a working group established from within the marts sector and TU Dublin won a competitive tender to provide the course.

Local contractors gain CIRI quality mark Seven Roscommon contractors are now qualified for the Construction Industry Register of Ireland competence in construction quality mark. Only 850 companies across Ireland currently have qualified for the CIRI register. The Roscommon contractors are: Brehon Construction Ltd., Doughill;

Garrygowna Construction Ltd., Lynch Roofing Ltd., Ballaghaderreen; Noel Regan & Sons, Ballaghaderreen; Pat Compton & Sons Ltd., T Connolly & Sons Ltd., Athlone Road and Wincove Construction Ltd., Elphin. CIRI spokesperson, Lorraine Hosty said: “The

consumer knows if a contractor or builder is on the CIRI register that they have passed rigorous examination of their financial, administrative and construction competence. With over 45,000 construction companies in Ireland, those on the CIRI register stand out and have demonstrated their

competence and been approved by an independent board of experts, some of which are nominated by Government. “In other words, the consumer should keep an eye out for the CIRI mark when they are considering home renovation or new build or looking for specialist contractors or

tradespeople to carry out construction works. “From the builder’s perspective the CIRI mark is useful when trying to secure work as CIRI is now gaining momentum with public and private sector clients and is often been sought as a competency standard during the procurement process”.

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Minister Patrick O’Donovan visited the CIRI stand at CIF Digicon, Croke Park Stadium, Dublin recently. Pictured (l-r): Antoinette Fay, CIF; Paula Thornton, CPAS; Patrick O’Donovan, Minister of State, Department of Finance and Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; Lorraine Hosty, CIF, and Sean Downey, CIF.

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It’s ‘Touch and Go’ at the Arts Centre It’s been a while since Beezneez Theatre Company produced a farce and audiences will be well aware that nobody does it better! Beezneez return to Roscommon Arts Centre on Tuesday, July 16th at 8 pm with the hilarious Touch and Go and audiences are in for a treat. John McDwyer directs Pat Feeley, Karen Gordon, Jacinta Gormley, Noel O’Callaghan and Valerie Traynor in Derek Benfield’s Touch and Go, an avalanche of mix-ups and

mistaken identities. While George’s wife is in America, he lends his flat to his friend, Brian, who entertains his lover there, unaware that, at the same time, George is over at his flat being entertained by Brian’s wife. When George’s wife comes home a day early…well you know the rest. Book now and fasten your seat-belt. Tickets are available now from Roscommon Arts Centre on 090-6625824 and from www. roscommonartscentre.ie.

Pictured in JJ Cattigan’s on Saturday night were Nicola Carty, Sarah Cruise, Rota Cogan, Mark Miley and Rachel Murtagh. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Téada and Seamus Begley for O’Carolan Festival Téada and Seamus Begley are in concert in St. Ronan’s Hall, Keadue on Sunday, 4th of August, 2019 at 9 pm as part of this year’s O’Carolan Harp Festival. A traditional band with a worldwide reach, Téada have performed at festivals worldwide, including in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Africa, Russia, Israel, Australia, Japan and Malaysia, as well as throughout Europe and Ireland. Continuing to grow in vision and popularity, Téada have welcomed a sixth member to the lineup, legendary West Kerry singer and accordionist, Séamus Begley, winner of 2013 TG4 Traditional

Singer of the year. The band recently released a smashing new album – Ainneoin na stoirme/In spite of the storm – on the Gael Linn label. Founded by Sligo fiddler, Oisín MacDiarmada, Téada first come together in 2001 to make an appearance on the innovative TG4 television series. One of Irish traditional music’s leading exponents, Téada is driven by a fascination for the timeless, expression of music inherited from previous generations of musicians. Irish Music Magazine describes the band as being “at the cutting edge of the next generation of Irish musicians, with a fierce familiarity with the old ways”.

Mid-Summer Miscellany in aid of Museum/Tourist Ofﬁce

Téada and Seamus Begley are in concert in St. Ronan’s Hall, Keadue on Sunday, 4th of August.

A fundraiser for the County Museum/Tourist Office will be held in Gleeson’s, The Square, Roscommon on Friday, 5th of July at 8 pm. It’s an evening of old-time poetry read by Tommy Murray, Roscommon Drama Group, with Majella Flanagan (Drama Teacher and Music Director) singing old-time favourites and

Irene Guckian, (violin) playing languid melodies and rousing reels. The audience have the option to attend a wine reception in the museum (next door to Gleeson’s) at 7.30 pm. It will also be an opportunity to see all of the historical artefacts in the museum. This promises to be a most

entertaining evening of poetry, music and song, with an emphasis on our heritage for good measure. All this for a modest admission of €10. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Tickets are available at the tourist office and museum desk or next door at Gleeson’s (Reception), The Square, Roscommon. All are welcome.

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WeekendPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Jesus has a vision in this week’s Gospel –Satan falling like lightning from the sky, the enemy vanquished by the missionary preaching of His Church. Sent out by Jesus to begin gathering the nations into the harvest of divine judgment (see Isaiah 27:12–13; Joel 4:13), the 70 are a sign of the continuing mission of the Church. Carrying out the work of the 70, the Church proclaims the coming of God’s kingdom, offers His blessings of peace and mercy to every household on earth - “every town and place He intended to visit”. Our Lord’s tone is solemn today. For in the preaching of the Church “the kingdom of God is at hand”, the time of decision has come for every person. Those who do not receive His messengers will be doomed like Sodom. But those who believe will find peace and mercy, protection and nourishment in the bosom of the Church, the Mother Zion we celebrate in this week’s beautiful First Reading, the “Israel of God” Paul blesses in this week’s Epistle. The Church is a new family of faith (see Galatians 6:10) in which we receive a new name that will endure forever (see Isaiah 66:22), a name written in heaven. In this week’s Psalm we sing of God’s “tremendous deeds among men” throughout salvation history. But of all the works of God, none has been greater than what He has wrought by the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Changing the sea into dry land was but anticipation and preparation for our passing over, for what Paul calls the “new creation”. And as the exodus generation was protected in a wilderness of serpents and scorpions (see Deuteronomy 8:15), He has given His Church power now over “the full force of the Enemy”. Nothing will harm us as we make our way through the wilderness of this world, awaiting the Master of the harvest, awaiting the day when all on earth will shout joyfully to the Lord, sing praise to the glory of His name. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www. salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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FRANK BRANDON Chilling cruelty in our greyhound industry exposed FRANK BRANDON’S

I have to say that generally I am not a man who watches television programmes that expose different types of abuses and wrongdoings, although I am aware that over the years RTE’s investigative reporters have exposed all types of corruption…involving everything from dishonest politicians to unregulated ESB environmental damage, to health care standards, to the misuse of steroids, to the overprescription of tablets and so on. However, the other night I had the misfortune to tune into a programme

investigating the treatment of underperforming greyhounds, and I can honestly tell you I have seldom been as disturbed as I was by what that hour of television revealed. Up to 6,000 greyhounds are killed each year in Ireland, just because they are of no further use, racing-wise. Footage of a knackery in Co. Wexford where a poor dog was shot in the head, and could be seen writhing on the ground for a few seconds after the barbaric act, chilled me to the bone. That was bad enough, but later we

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saw a greyhound thrown into a barrel of boiling water in China and being boiled alive. Whether or not that particular poor creature came from Ireland I don’t know, but the programme alleged that Irish greyhounds are ending up in China, a country we are not allowed to send our animals to, and where there is apparently absolutely no consideration shown to the animals, and where unspeakable cruelty seems to be the norm. Now I am well aware that we have loads of perfectly genuine greyhound

There’s almost a sting in this tale… It’s summertime and in my opinion one of the nicest things about this time of year is the great stretch in the evenings. For huge numbers of people, it’s an opportunity to spend some quality time in the garden, and at least for a while we become experts on flowers, plants, greenfly, slugs, moss, and compost, and all kinds of things that make up a gardener’s life. Everything is vibrant. The roses and shrubs are in full bloom, and the hedge needs to be trimmed to keep it (sort of) tidy. The birds are singing, and, as they say, everything in the garden is rosy, and life couldn’t be better. And so it was on Wednesday of last week, when I was slaving (a definite lie) away at work, that my good wife Carol decided to trim the aforementioned hedge, got to work on it, and inadvertently disturbed a wasps’ nest. She was immediately surrounded

by (according to her) hundreds of angry hornets, but thankfully she took off like a scalded cat and managed to make the safety of the house without receiving any stings. She also got our little miniature Jack Russell safely inside. Now there can scarcely be anything more terrifying than being attacked by a swarm of angry wasps, so when things settled down, we decided to have a look, and lo and behold, we discovered another nest just a bit further down the hedge. By now alarm bells were ringing, and we decided it was time to call in the experts, so I rang former St. Joseph’s footballer (don’t hold that against him) Alan O’Keeffe, proprietor of AOK Pest Control, and asked him to sort out the wasps for us. It is now Friday morning, I am once again slaving at work (another lie), and the good news is that Alan came, saw, and conquered,

and we are now a wasp-free zone again. I can’t thank him enough for getting rid of those dangerous visitors, and Carol can now finish trimming the hedge. Now it’s easy to trivialise these things, but even though these nests were the size of an average bird’s one, we hadn’t noticed either of them. Alan told us one of them was there for quite some time, and had a huge amount of eggs, and he reckoned by September we would have been completely overrun – not a nice thought. All I can say is, keep your eyes open – obviously hedges are places of interest to these little pests. Above all, remember they are extremely dangerous and will attack in numbers, so take no chances, call in the experts and get rid of them once and for all –and enjoy your garden for the rest of what will hopefully be a long, hot (not too hot) summer.

trainers and owners out there who care properly for the animals’ welfare, but there are also unscrupulous people involved in the industry (as in everything) who just couldn’t care less. For me, as I’m sure for lots of viewers, this programme was highly disturbing. It was one that I didn’t really want to watch, yet I just couldn’t stop doing so. It truly proved that when it comes to barbaric and inhuman acts, the human population is hard to beat.

Centenary celebrations as legend Eddie Kehir to guest It’s hard to believe it now – when teams like Clann na nGael, St. Brigid’s and others dominate the club football scene in County Roscommon – but give or take a century ago, down the road in Donamon we had a team that won the County Senior Championship in 1918/19/20 and ’25. Oran’s Mikey Monaghan tells me they are having a Centenary Celebration this weekend for the team that achieved all those wonderful victories. In 1925, Donamon defeated Boyle Army Barracks – which was called the 3rd Infantry Battalion. A Battalion that still exists, it’s based in Kilkenny City, and accordingly Oran are playing the 3rd Infantry Battalion football team in Rockfield on Sunday next, 7th July at 1.30 pm. Now Mikey sent me loads of stuff about Donamon and Oran, material which would nearly take up a full book (now there’s a thought for you, Mikey). There were loads of names involved with those Donamon teams that kept cropping up with Oran teams through the years. Among the players that played back then were Stephen Keher, father of the legendary Kilkenny hurler, Eddie, and Stephen’s brother Bertie. Stephen was subsequently transferred to Kilkenny, where his son made such a name for himself, and is still regarded as one of the all-time greats of hurling. The good news is that Eddie Keher will be the Guest of Honour at Sunday’s proceedings. I wonder if Stephen had stayed in this area would Eddie have had the hurling career that he had? I suppose we’ll never know. Admission on Sunday is free, but a commemorative match programme will be on sale for only €5. After the game everyone is invited for a cup of tea and a chat, and from there on to Kenny’s in Rockfield, where a relation of my own, DJ Cush, will be providing the entertainment. Knowing some of the older Oran lads like I do, I can guarantee the craic will be ninety, so don’t forget, 1.30 pm on Sunday in Rockfield – and I hope to see you all there.

Till next week, Bye for now!

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Roscommon Arts Ofﬁce’s inaugural Writer Mentorship Programme Roscommon County Council Arts Office has released details of its inaugural Writer Mentorship Programme. The aim of the programme is to provide practical support to Roscommon writers. Mentees will have direct access to the knowledge and expertise of an experienced practitioner in their chosen field of literature. The Writer Mentorship Programme is designed to support the development of emerging and established Roscommon writers who have identified particular gaps in their knowledge and expertise. The programme achieves this by providing funding to a leading professional to help the applicant make the next steps in their development. The mentor will provide an objective critique and feedback on the writer’s work and/or assist her or him in the development of a specific writing project. The focus of the mentor can be on short-term objectives, such as completing a manuscript, or it can be on longer-term goals that the mentee may wish to explore. The programme provides a fee, which is paid directly to the mentor. There is no charge for the mentee/writer. For this the mentee should expect to benefit from ten hours of mentor engagement, to include at the minimum four hours face-to-face, the remainder given over to review of work by the mentor. Requirements: The programme is open to writers whose practice is based in County Roscommon only. The mentorship must be completed before 31 December 2019. Completed application forms must be accompanied by a sample of the writer’s work (5 pages only), an up to date CV, plus a one-page outline detailing why and in what specific way the applicant will benefit from being mentored. Completed applications should be returned along with additional information by email to mmullins@ roscommoncoco.ie or in an envelope marked ‘Writer Mentorship Programme’ to Roscommon County Council Arts Office, Civic Offices, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, 13th of September, 2019. For further information contact mmullins@roscommoncoco.ie.

Rossies take part in Go for Life Games A team representing Roscommon took part in the 2019 Go for Life Games held in DCU on Saturday, June 9th. They were one of 24 teams from around the country participating in a day of fun sporting activities. This year’s team comprised of players from Strokestown Silver Streaks, Dysart Rural Men’s Shed and our newcomers from Ballintubber Active Age. This is Roscommon’s fourth year involved in the games and the team is going from strength to strength. Go for Life is the national physical activity programme for older people, run by Age & Opportunity and funded by Sport Ireland. The Go for Life programme and the games event demonstrates that sports are for everyone, no matter what age you are. The Roscommon teams, made up from social clubs and Men’s Sheds, have been supported by Roscommon Sports Partnership. To find out more about Go for Life in Roscommon, contact Age & Opportunity on 01-8057738 or visit ageandopportunity.ie or contact Roscommon Sports Partnership on 090-6630853.

Miriam’s MUSINGS Why are Brits obsessed with blustering Boris? Words of wit and wisdom with MIRIAM KERINS

As the blustering, bumbling blond bombshell Boris Johnson measures up the windows for curtains and the floors for carpets at 10 Downing Street, I have to wonder if, like the US, ego-led politics has also become the order of the day in the UK. I only ask because it appears that Britain, having been led, (kinda) by what appears to have been a steady and desperate-toplease Theresa May, is now worryingly on course to elect the man who was once dumped from his job as a journalist with The Times newspaper for allegedly ‘fabricating quotes’. Now, given his colourful domestic life, (and bearing in mind he represents a party that continuously toots its family values horn), I’ve no doubt Boris will provide us columnists with plenty of attention-grabbing headlines. Meaning, while his tenure won’t be dull, it may certainly prove dangerous for those of us living on this side of the water. Then again, the philanderer-in-chief could unexpectedly prove to be our new BFF!

Estranged from wifey number two, the man with more bounce than Zebedee (for younger readers, he’s the Jack in the box from The Magic Roundabout), has, as we know, recently become embroiled in a public domestic with his girlfriend. This incident has rendered the face of Brexit’s ‘leave’ campaign to become the subject of headlines after nosey curtain twitchers, sorry, concerned neighbours, upon hearing raised voices, had the presence of mind to record the row through their adjoining wall. They then dialled 999! For the record, nothing was found to be amiss. However, since the incident, the loved-up pair have spent every waking moment publicly pledging their love and devotion to each other. Pass the puke bucket please. So, due to all of the above, Ireland, indeed, the rest of Europe, has now become preoccupied with Boris and his domestic situation; much in the same way we’ve all been caught up with Trump and his dalliances. Indeed, there’s not a day goes by that some social

commentator is not moaning about self-serving opportunist Boris, his messy private life, and his unsuitability for the big job in the big house. And yet, despite all of the kerfuffle and the, let’s say, impropriety, with old BJ being alleged to have fathered a child, (possibly more), outside of marriage, with him both writing and saying some gravely offensive things about minorities, the man continues to remain strangely popular. In fact, only last week, even as it was reported that the Foreign Office managed to persuade the BBC to edit out a comment from a documentary where BJ, (come on, it’s short for Boris Johnson…keep up), allegedly dubbed the French as being “turds,” – très embarrassant – fans, who seem to eat up his tasteless tirades, were still supporting this tactless old Etonian toff. I must say that when pressed over his alleged vulgar remark, the PM-in-waiting did say he had “no recollection” of the comment. Comme c’est pratique! Then again, I’ll bet he won’t remember that,

upon leaving his alma mater, when asked to document their aspirations in life, as some of Boris’ fellow students quoted poetry, the over-excited enfant terrible allegedly wrote that his dream was…wait for it…‘To secure more notches on my phallocratic phallus’. Mind you, word is that car maker Vauxhall, who has a French owner, and who gives employment to approximately one thousand Brits, are delaying a decision on building the new Astra until they see how Brexit is going. Clearly they’re not fans of blustering Boris. Now, as the situation is looking extremely serious with a no-deal scenario seeming likely, if I were BJ’s PR guru girlfriend, (in his dreams), and wanted to grace the halls of Downing Street, instead of smashing the crockery, (allegedly), I’d be advising him to stop sounding like he’s reading from a Father Ted script. I’d warn him to stop being a tabloid sensation, and urge him to get something for what could prove be a highly fatal case of foot-in-mouth disease.

Vive la rainbow revolution… but let’s not ignore our most vulnerable and our voiceless! Our country played host to its biggest and most colourful Pride parade last Saturday, the theme of which was Rainbow Revolution. I was delighted to see members of An Garda Síochàna, Macra na Feirme and the GAA, as well as many senior politicians, making their debut appearances, as they stood loud, proud and in solidarity with their friends and families. The entire event instilled me with a wonderful noble and pure, live-and-let-live vibe; showcasing the bright and the beautiful side of our country. However, on the other side of the city, indeed, across the entire country, peaceful protests, attended by passionate and humane animal welfare advocates, were taking place in order to highlight the darker side of our society. I’m talking about the scandal that is our unscrupulous and cruel greyhound racing and coursing industry. Look, I’m not going to use my column as a soapbox to preach; regular readers know how much I adore and advocate for all

animals and their welfare. However, I will say that, following RTE’s ground-breaking and heartbreaking documentary ‘Running for their Lives’ I’ve been approached by a great number of you caring Rossies, (including those admitting to enjoying the ‘odd flutter on the dogs’) expressing their utter outrage and horror, telling me they were totally ignorant to the plight of some of our greyhounds. Now, scandalous and eye-opening though this expose was, sadly its content was not news to me. But this week, I have to do something I don’t often do, and that is congratulate RTE on a difficult but balanced job well done. In making this documentary, RTE has exposed the extensive and systemic brutality inflicted on these gentle creatures on a daily, often hourly basis. Indeed folks, the torture begins for these puppies the very second they’re born, with an astonishing 6,000 greyhounds inhumanely slaughtered annually for committing the simple crime of being too slow, with certain

Irish, let’s call them, ‘enterprises,’ despicably terminating their lives for just €10 a dog. So, while The Good Country Index has ranked Ireland as being ‘among the most humane countries in the world,’ I’d have to wonder if they looked at the barbaric way in which we treat our vulnerable and our voiceless animals. When it comes to Irish greyhounds, it appears that despite the fact that the Greyhound Racing Act 2019, (signed into law last month) gives the Irish Greyhound Board, (IGB) greater powers to make regulations for the traceability of greyhounds, I fear that Ireland’s concept on animal welfare will forever remain pathetically poor. Putting in place any animal welfare act and not enforcing it and then acting shocked and outraged in public when cruelty is exposed, yet still supporting it and providing it with €16.8 million in taxpayers’ money, (this year alone), doesn’t showcase concern, rather it smacks of hypocrisy and culpability.

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Live dancing returns to the Abbey Hotel for Ladies Day

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The Abbey Hotel has this week announced that country superstar Ciaran Rosney and his award-winning country band will top the bill at the Ladies Day race dance this Monday night, July 8th. The evening promises to be extra-special with the news that Sean Brennan will kick off a double bill of enter-

tainment in the front bar at 9 pm followed by live dancing in the ballroom with Ciaran Rosney from 10.30 pm. Since he launched his band just over a year ago, the County Offaly native has enjoyed massive success all over Ireland and Europe; only recently he released his self-penned single,

‘Back In My Heart Once Again’, to massive acclaim, and once again this year, Ciaran picked up awards at the Sunday World and hot country award shows. The doors will open at 9.45 pm on Monday night with dancing from 10.30 pm. A great night of dancing is guaranteed.

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Pictured at the Roscommon Races were father and son, local jockey Rory Cleary with his father, trainer Tommy Cleary.

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Pictured at the Roscommon Races were John Earley, Leo Cox and Martin Skelly.

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Pictured at the Roscommon Races were Mary Kelly, Seamus Ward and Seamus Scanlon.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races were Paul Duffy, Pat Murphy and Elizabeth Duffy.

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Pictured at the Roscommon Races were Seamus and Breda Browne.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races were Grainne, Ellen and Mary Moore and Marcella Jones.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races were Martin Killilea, Gerry Tierney and Paul Finan.

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Pictured at the Roscommon Races were Jane, Emily, Hugh and Rebecca Maxwell.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races were Siobhan Ledwith and Tom Ghee.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races were Seamus Biesty and Albert Looby.

Pictured at The Kube event in Kilbride Community Centre were Brian Dobey, Francis Hussey and Michael Dufficy. Pictured at The Kube event in Kilbride Community Centre were Adrian Glynn and Emma Kearney.

Pictured at The Kube event in Kilbride Community Centre were Aoife Jones, Michelle Rogers and Senator Maura Hopkins.

The Kubeâ&#x20AC;Ś fundraiser for Kilmurray Community Centre

Pictured at The Kube event in Kilbride Community Centre were Mary McGovern, Regina Flattery, Tina Cryan and Anne Flattery.

Pictured at The Kube event in Kilbride Community Centre were Barry and Lorraine Miley.

Pictured at The Kube event in Kilbride Community Centre were David and Tom Mullaney. Pics: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Pictured at the recent American Tea Party in Kilteevan Community Centre were Yvette McNeela, Joanne Mullooly, Shirley McGrath, Edel Smith, Fionnuala and Michelle Neilan.

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American Tea Party Kilteevan Community Centre Pics: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured (above) at the recent American Tea Party in Kilteevan Community Centre were Karina Vargoveik and Maudie Kenny.

Pictured at the recent American Tea Party in Kilteevan Community Centre were Catherine Tully, Joan Kiernan and Sinead Neilan. Pictured (right) at the recent American Tea Party in Kilteevan Community Centre were Margaret Gilleran and Catherine Hannon.

Pictured at the recent American Tea Party in Kilteevan Community Centre were Imelda Quinn, Reenie Egan and Patricia Killion.

Pictured at the recent American Tea Party in Kilteevan Community Centre were Gerry and Simon Spellman and Noel Hickey.

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Quality four-bedroomed Kiltoom bungalow on market 11 & 12, Castleview Terrace, off Castle Street, Roscommon

Offers above €60,000 invited for ofﬁce/retail space John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week inviting final offers after €60,000 for a prime retail/office property of c. 2,100 sq.ft. located at 11 & 12, Castleview Terrace, off Castle Street, Roscommon town, Co. Roscommon. John describes the property as “a primely located commercial unit with the benefit of substantial car parking facilities and spacious accommodation to suit either office or retail purposes. “The said property is at shell and core finish throughout and with provision for bathrooms and kitchenettes in situ. “The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all final offers after €60,000 to sell. BER: C1. Legal: Messers O’Sullivan & Hutchinson, Portarlington, Co. Laois”. To arrange maps or for further details contact John Earley (FIPAV), Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@ propertypartners.ie or log on to www.propertypartners.ie. Find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/propertypartners.earley.

David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley is this week offering new to the market a luxury four-bedroomed bungalow residence finished to a very high standard located at Ardmullen, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. All offers above €175,000 to sell. David describes the property as “a most attractive four-bedroomed bungalow residence standing on a beautifully mature site area of approx. 0.51 of an acre”. The said property is presented for sale finished to a high standard and is located on a peaceful cul-de-sac roadway in one of the region’s most sought after residential locations. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers after €175,000 to sell. Legal: Mr Thoma Queally, Messers Michael F Butler & Co., Roscommon. 043-3341118. BER: C3. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie. Ardmullen, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon

Primely located Gallowstown property available at Earley’s

Annaville, Gallowstown, beside Roscommon town

John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley is this week offering to the market a luxury five-bedroomed two-storey residence of c. 1,700 sq.ft. finished to a very high standard located at Annaville, Gallowstown, beside Roscommon town. John describes the property as a “most impressive five-bedroomed detached twostorey residence of approx. 1,700 sq.ft. standing on a beautifully mature site area of approx. 0.61 of an acre. “The said property is presented for sale

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in excellent condition throughout and is situated in a most attractive residential location beside Roscommon town. This is a property that must be viewed to be fully appreciated and we now invite immediate viewings and offers to sell. BER: D2”. 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.

Institute of Professional Auctioneer & Valuers

PSRA Licence No. 001481

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FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON THURSDAY 25TH JULY 2019 AT 3PM IN THE CENTRAL BAR, THE SQUARE, ROSCOMMON TOWN (UNLESS PREVIOUSLY SOLD). A RENOWNED PUBLIC HOUSE ON A SITE AREA OF APPROX.

1.7 ACRES

THE “SHANNONVIEW LOUNGE” A primely located 3 B/R residential 7 day licensed premises of approx. 2,350 sq.ft LOCATED AT

AN ATTRACTIVE ROADSIDE HOLDING OF LANDS CONTAINING APPROX.

28.2 ACRES

LOCATED AT

Cargins, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon

PRIME LANDS CONTAINING APPROX.

51 ACRES LOCATED AT

Lisnaville, Fuerty, Co. Roscommon

Portrunny, Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon

F42 C798 A renowned 3 B/R public house standing on a substantial site are 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. Legal: Peter H. Jones, Solicitor, Goff St, Roscommon. (090) 66 26925.

An extremely attractive roadside holding of lands located on the main Roscommon/Tulsk N61 road adjacent to Tulsk Village. The lands are of good quality dual purpose agricultural lands. The location and quality of the lands speaks for themselves and viewing is highly recommended by the Auctioneer. Standing on the said lands is a derelict 3 B/R two storey residence with 2 bay hay barn set adjacent. Legal: Mr. John Murray, Messrs. Reid & Sweeney, Townspark, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. (071) 985 1897. Joint Selling Agents: Vincent Egan & Co, Elphin Street, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. (071) 966 2464

Prime agricultural lands containing approx. 51 acres in total located in a renowned agricultural district close to Castlecoote village and only approx. 6 km from Roscommon town. The said lands must be of interest to all local farmers wishing to increase their existing holdings and can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate: Lot Size Guide Price A The Entire € 220,000 1 Approx. 4.8 acres € 40,000 2 Approx. 2.88 acres which had FPP (PD/08/805) for a dormer style residence (expired 14/08/18) € 30,000 3 Approx. 4.5 acres €5,000 4 Approx. 20.8 acres € 55,000 5 Approx. 7.5 acres € 45,000 6 Approx. 4.81 acres € 15,000 7 Approx. 5.51 acres € 30,000 LEGAL: Terry O’Keeffe, Solicitor, Abbey St. Roscommon, (090) 66 26239. Joint Selling Agents: Michael O’Rourke Auctioneer, Creggs, Co. Galway. 090 66 21125.

FULL LEGAL PACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION FROM 2:30 PM ON THE DAY OF THE AUCTION OR IN ADVANCE FROM THE APPOINTED SOLICITOR.

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

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

www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie NEW TO THE MARKET

NEW TO THE MARKET

PROPERTIES ON VIEW

Residence on c.25.9 Acres in Four Lots at

Four Bedroom Bungalow Residence at

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ARDOSLOUGH, GLENAMADDY CO. GALWAY F45 DW68

BARNACURRA BALLYGAR, CO. GALWAY

MOORE, CASTLEREA CO. ROSCOMMON

F42 N638

F45 DP38

THIS SATURDAY 6TH JULY NEWTOWN, ORAN F42 AY09 - 10 AM TO 10.30 AM RATHMEW, ORAN F42 A430 - 11 AM TO 11.30 AM

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Prime property to come on the open market Located c. 2.5 miles from Glenamaddy Town, just off the Kilkerrin Road The residence is in need of minor renovation with extensive range of outbuildings adjacent The lands are predominantly good quality The property is offered for sale as follows: Lot1: Entire Property – Residence and Outbuildings on c. 25.9 Acres Lot 2: Residence and Outbuildings on c. 9.6 Acres Lot 3: c. 5.8 Acres Lot 4: c. 4.8 Acres Lot 5: c. 5.7 Acres The auctioneer invites enquiries for all the lots. For further details contact the office on 090-6663700

• Very attractive four bedroom bungalow residence in excellent condition throughout with detached garage to rear altogether standing on c. 0.91 acres. • The attic area is converted into storage area and can be easily converted into residential accommodation, if required. To arrange a viewing call the office on 090-6663700 Viewings at evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays also accommodated

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Very spacious four bedroom bungalow residence in good condition. • Located c. 1.5 miles from Castlerea Town, on the Ballinagare road. • Standing on c. 0.50 acres with a large range of outbuildings to rear, • Viewing comes highly recommended. To arrange a viewing call the office on 090-6663700 Viewings at evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays also accommodated

Four-bedroomed bungalow at Sandﬁeld, Knockcroghery Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer a four-bedroomed bungalow with large site and garage for sale by private treaty at Sandfield, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon. Accommodation (briefly) consists of kitchen, living room, four bedrooms and bathroom. The property had additional benefit of oil-fired central heating, garage and large garden area. While this property is in need of some

Hughes & Company are offering for sale at Araghty, Athleague circa 26 acres of top quality land. The lands are located less than one mile from the village of Athleague, overlooking the River Suck. The lands are divided into two blocks by a road, leaving them suitable for development subject to planning permission being granted. The lands have excellent road frontage and are located on the main Galway to Roscommon Road. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

BARNACURRA, BALLYGAR F42 N638 - 2.30 PM TO 3 PM 53 CNOC NA GAOITHE, LANESBOROUGH N39 PK07 - 1.30 PM TO 2 PM

PSRA Licence No. 001821

Sean Naughton MIPAV

COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, ESTATE AGENTS THE SQUARE, ROSCOMMON TEL: (090) 6625080 (offi (office ce)) Mob: 087 2479486 — Fax: (090) 6627161 Email: seannaughton@eircom.net

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY CLOONYLYON, CARNISKA, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON Can be sold in lots or entirety to suit demand PRICE ON APPLICATION

Farm at Cloonylyon, Strokestown is new to the market Top quality lands on the market

MOORE, CASTLEREA F45 DP38 - 12.30 PM TO 1 PM

C.45 ACRE NON RESIDENTIAL FARM

refurbishment, it would make an ideal family home. The property is conveniently located just 10 minutes’ from Roscommon and 20 minutes’ drive from Athlone town centre. Viewing is strongly advised. Offers in the region of €120,000 are invited. For further details or to arrange a viewing please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net

Araghty, Athleague

8 SHANNON HAVEN, DROMOD, CO. LEITRIM N41 TW83 – 12 PM TO 12.30 PM

Joint selling agents Sean Naughton Auctioneers, Roscommon, and Thomas J. Cox & Co., Strokestown, are delighted to offer new to the market for sale by private treaty a c.45-acre non-residential farm at Cloonylyon, Strokestown. It is described as a mix of good and fair quality land, which can be sold in its entirety or in lots. Maps available at both offices for inspection. For further information, please contact either Sean Naughton Auctioneers, The Square, Roscommon on 0906625080 or email seannaughton@ eircom.net, or Thomas J. Cox & Co., Elphin Street, Strokestown on 0719633260.

Joint Selling Agents Thomas J Cox, Elphin St, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Legal: Hanahoe & Hanahoe Solicitors,16 North Main St, Nass Co. Kildare

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FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY SANDFIELD, KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON 4 Bedroom Residence with potential site OFFERS IN THE REGION OF €120,000

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Site with planning for six houses New to the market and on the books of Oates Auctioneers, Roscommon is this prime ‘ready-to-go’ development site with full planning permission for six detached houses. This site is located in Brideswell Village. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a ready-to-go development site with full planning permission (granted in 2017) for six impressive detached twostorey residences, each with its own treatment plant and no local needs requirements. Spacious design offering a mix of house types each on a 0.5 acre site within the village with all local amenities within walking distance and only five minutes’ drive from Athlone Town centre. Price region: (price on application). For further information please contact the Sole Selling Agent, Oates Auctioneers (Roscommon) Ltd., Church Street, Roscommon town, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 090-6627878. Email: info@ oates.ie/see www.oates.ie

Strong interest in residence at The Spinney Hughes & Company are confirming that a five-bedroomed residence that they recently put on the market at The Spinney, Abbeytown, Roscommon is generating a lot of interest. Pat is encouraging potential purchasers looking for a residence located in a much sought after area to contact him. It is rare to have the opportunity to purchase a property in such a prominent location. For further information contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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

Roscommon. ● Circa 18 acres at Castlecoote, Roscommon. ● Circa 125 acres of Meadow or Grazing.

Can be let in lots. Four Roads area. ● Circa 10 acres at Roxboro, Roscommon.

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SITE FOR SALE THE WALK, ROSCOMMON A large site with the benefit of full planning permission for a dormer bungalow. Selling to the first offer of €80,000. For further details contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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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

NEW TO THE MARKET Corboley, Knockcroghery Co Roscommon F42 TK64 Impressive four bedroom property situated within walking distance to Knockcroghery Village and convenient to the County Towns of Roscommon and Athlone. Superb house on an elevated site overlooking the village, this residence comprises entrance hallway, sitting room, open plan kitchen with arch to dining area, large utility, 4 large bedrooms, 3 with built in wardrobes, (master ensuite) and family bathroom. The attic, which is suitable for conversion is partly floored and has 2 Velux windows. Outside fully serviced garage with roller door together with landscaped grounds and patio area. Viewings strictly by appointment. Price Region: € 200,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET C. 17 Acres with 0ld residence standing thereon

Killinvoy, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon Ballina, Dysart, Co. Roscommon

Attractive bungalow in Dysart area This week Hughes & Company are reporting a lot of interest in 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 located close to Roscommon, Athlone and Ballinasloe. The residence is finished to a high standard with accommodation consisting of a sitting room, kitchen cum dining room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The residence has the benefit of a garage to the rear and offers potential for further development subject to planning permission being granted. Viewing is highly recommended. For further information contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

MEADOWS TO LET ● Circa 50 acres at the Racecourse Road,

PSRA Licence No: 003201

A great opportunity for local farmers Hughes & Company have on offer this week circa 21 acres located at The Grove, Kilteevan, Roscommon. The lands are situated in one block and adjoin the local cemetery. This is an ideal opportunity for local farmers to increase their holding. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

Attractive residence near Strokestown town centre Hughes & Company are offering for sale at No. 14, Vesnoy, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon an attractive threebedroomed residence located a short walk from Strokestown town centre. The residence is finished to a high standard with accommodation consisting of a sitting room, kitchen cum dining room, downstairs bathroom – upstairs consists of three bedrooms, with one having a toilet off same. The residence has the benefit of a large garage to the rear. Pat is encouraging interested parties to view the property as it is in pristine condition. Offers in excess of €100,000 will be considered. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

C. 17 acres of good quality Agricultural land with benefit of Old dwelling house standing thereon. The lands are elevated, offering excellent views of the surrounding countryside with a selection of mature beech trees straddling the border. Best described as good quality lands in one block - serviced by Mains water. Located just off the main Roscommon/ Athlone route, 2 miles from the villages of Knockcroghery and Lecarrow and only 15 minutes’ drive to Athlone Town Centre. This holding offers adjoining farmers an excellent opportunity to increase their existing holdings or are ideal to build a replacement dwelling house on, subject to Planning Permission. Price Region: POA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET 12 Glenview, Galway Road, Roscommon Town F42 Y660 Spacious 4 bedroom semi detached residence located on the Galway Road within walking distance to Roscommon Town and all amenities. Accommodation includes entrance hallway with stairway to first floor and toilet with WHB off. Sitting room with bay window and French doors to open plan kitchen/dining room with utility off. First floor – 4 large bedrooms (Master ensuite) and family bathroom. Outside tarmac drive and spacious lawned gardens to front and rear. Price Region: €145,000. *** Open viewing Friday 5th July 2019 between 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm. No appt. necessary***

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

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

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Kepak blockade lifted but  DAN DOONER

Members of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) lifted their blockade of the Kepak factory in Athleague in protest over low lamb prices on Monday evening following talks

with management at the factory. The protest began on Sunday afternoon and had continued into Monday. While no agreement on lamb price increases was reached, a second meeting with Kepak management is expected to take

place in Co. Meath today (Thursday). The ICSA, which was supported by members of the Beef Plan Movement in Athleague during the block of the Kepak site, has threatened to stage further protests if no progress is made during talks.

Meanwhile, the Beef Plan Movement itself has called on farmers to march on Dáil Éireann in protest over “the latest EU attack on our family farming model”. In a statement released to the Roscommon People, the movement said it

planned to protest at Government buildings next Wednesday. Part of the statement read: ‘The last year has seen unprecedented levels of loss making across beef farms in Ireland. This loss making has subsequently continued into 2019 with the

continued decline in beef and lamb prices across the summer months. This continued decline is unsustainable for both beef and lamb industries to be in. However, at the retailer level, these lower prices have not been reflected in households across Ireland

and Europe. ‘A recent survey carried out has shown that meat prices are 5% more expensive then anywhere in Europe. The level of wealth within the beef industry is being creamed by a chosen few. Primary producers are operating

Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) members pictured during a protest at Kepak Athleague on Sunday. Pics: Mick McCormack

Roscommon People MART WATCH Roscommon Mart sample prices Weanling heifers Lim X 520kgs €1115 - €2.14 per kilo, Lim X 380kgs €1090 - €2.86 per kilo, Lim X 400kgs €1000 - €2.50 per kilo, Char X 385kgs €960 - €2.40 per kilo, Char X 285kgs €925 - €3.24 per kilo, SAX 275kgs €735 - €2.67 per kilo, Char X 295kgs €900 - €3.05 per kilo, Char X 285kgs €925 - €3.24 per kilo.

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per kilo, Char X 390kgs €1090, Simm X 445kgs €1080 - €2.42 per kilo, PTX 345kgs €1040 - €3.01 per kilo, Lim X 295kgs - €3.45 per kilo, Char X 310kgs €880 - €2.83 per kilo, Char X 325kgs €850 - €2.61 per kilo, Char X 310kgs €880 - €2.83 per kilo, BBX 340kgs €800 €2.35 per kilo.

Spring Lamb 51.5kgs €105, 51.9kgs €104, 48.8kgs €104, 48.7kgs €102, 48kgs €100, 50.7kgs €100, 43.9kgs €97, 43.3kgs €95, 47.5kgs €93.

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “There were 400 cattle on offer this week in pleasant sunshine, and customers in attendance were taking a little break from the hay and silage activities which had been in full swing! “Very little change in trade to report this week with good demand for the stores on offer. Forward cattle tended to be a little easier on the back of weakening beef prices but other categories of stock were relatively unchanged with a good clearance taking place. “Cows with calves at foot made from €1,260 to €1,970 for a AA cow and her Lm bull calf at foot. Young calves made from €60 to €260 per head with runners making from €365 to €700 for the continental lots. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday, 4th) 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 on offer were smaller this week with a steady trade for all stock. Bullocks averaged from €2 per kilo up to €2.59 per kilo. Heifers ranged from €2.29 per kilo up to €2.41 per kilo. Dry cows made from €1.65 per kilo up to €1.83 per kilo. “This Friday (5th) sees usual sales for bullocks, heifers, dry cows, weanlings, and suckler cows from 11 am. Friday July 12th – 60th Anniversary Special Sales for Bullocks & Heifers – Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on this Thursday July 4th “Roscommon Mart will host 60th Anniversary Special Sales on Wednesday, July 10th and Friday, July 12th. Further details on our website. “There was a fair entry of weanlings on offer at Tuesday’s sale. Weanling heifers ranged from €2.45 per kilo up to €3.24 per kilo. Bull weanlings made from an average of €2.32 per kilo up to €3.45 per kilo. There was a good attendance of customers resulting in a high percentage clearance of lots. Please note that weanlings will be sold on Fridays for the month of July. “There will be a show and sale of weanlings (autumn born) on Tuesday, August 6th at 5 pm. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm on Thursday, August 1st. “There was a small entry of sheep on offer at this week’s sale. There was similar trade for lambs from the previous week with prices fetching €105 for 51.5kgs. There was a steady trade for cast ewes with prices ranging from €97 up to €108. “Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs and cast ewes. Please note all sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID tag set”.

Castlerea Mart sample prices Weanling bulls Lm 275kgs €780, Lm 275kgs €710, Lmx 420kgs €1145, Ch 410kgs €1100, Lm 430kgs €1090.

Weanling heifers Lmx 275kgs €700, Ch 250kgs €665, Lm 360kgs €945, Ch 350kgs €900, Ch 330kgs €850, Lm 325kgs €890.

Bullocks Ch 450kgs €1210, Ch 430kgs €1180, AAx 525kgs €1295, Ch

535kgs €1285, Lmx 650kgs €1400, Fr 610kgs €1205.

Heifers Six 390kgs €1000, Ch 400kgs €995, BB 365kgs €975, Lm 370kgs €920, Lm 475kgs €1130, Lm 590kgs €1345, Lm 665kgs €1685, Lm 475kgs €1070.

Dry cows Chx 805kgs €1490, Lm 775kgs €1520, Lm 800kgs €1430, Ch 910kgs €1635, Lmx 830kgs €1440.

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further protests planned unviable and unsustainable farm business models. In 2018 average cattle rearing farm of €8,300 is unsustainable, with the result of these falling farm gate prices. ‘Farmers and all rural businesses need to speak

with one voice on July 10th at 12 noon outside Dáil Éireann to bring the message home to the government and to Commissioner (Phil) Hogan. ‘We also call on the cattle breed society/sheep breed society to join with us on

this day to stand in unison with us and support our call. Without a vibrant rural Ireland and sustainable farming sectors, the economic consequences will be far more widespread for the country. ‘The Irish government

has forgotten which sectors were to the fore with global exports, which helped pull the economy back from brink after the boom collapsed. The agri-industry in Ireland is what helped to stem the tide of doom and provide

continued employment to help this country regain its economic exchequer. We won’t stop until our voice is heard; this is a fight for all of Ireland. We need your support on Wednesday, July 10th outside Dáil Éireann.’

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Bullocks, Heifers, Dry Cows, Weanlings & Suckler Cows Tomorrow Friday, July 5th at 11 a.m. ------------------------------------

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Lambs & Cast Ewes Customers who sell or buy Sheep on the day will be included in a draw 1st Prize: €200 – 2nd Prize: €100 Voucher for Veterinary Supplies Ros

Pictured at the ICSA protest at Kepak Athleague on Monday were Aidan Doorly, Beef Plan, Norman Mills, Longford Beef Plan Chairman, David Naughton, Beef Plan, Michael Kiernan, vice-chairman, Westmeath Beef Plan and Tom Stephenson, vice-chairman, Wicklow Sucklers Committee. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh Pictured supporting the protest at Kepak, Athleague were Cllr. Anthony Waldron, Cllr. Lawrence McManus (Pettigo, Donegal), Patrick Goode and Sean Naughton.

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Friday, July 12th

Bullocks, Heifers, Weanlings, Dry Cows & Suckler Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on this Thursday, July 4th

Customers who sell or buy cattle on the day will be included in a draw 1st Prize: €200 – 2nd Prize: €100 Voucher donated by Veterinary Supplies Ros Refreshments on the day Pictured at the ICSA protest at Kepak Athleague on Monday were John Cleary, vicechairperson of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) and Sean McNamara, Chairperson of ICSA. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Farmers staged a protest at Kepak, Athleague this week. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Local TD Denis Naughten pictured with protestors at Kepak Athleague on Monday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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ACTIVE AGE  ATTENTION: To all Active Age members in Roscommon, there will be an evening of Oldtime poetry, music and song at Gleeson’s Restaurant and Rooms, The Square, Roscommon on Friday, 5th of July at 8.00pm. Tickets can be purchased at County Museum, Gleeson’s. Admission €10. For Active Age members seeking more information, call 086 8417873

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Provided in the comfort of your own home

CHIMNEY CLEANING

Foot Care Practitioner

• Power brush and vacuum technology for cleaning chimneys, stoves, ranges and open fires

071 9637984 / 086 3562718

PODIATRIST/ CHIROPODIST

• Removes up to 50% more than traditional methods

Mark Kilgallon B.Sc Podiatry (Hons) M.Ch.S.I.

• Firebacks replaced and flues repaired • Can be cleaned from the bottom up • Chimney cowels and crow guards fitted Power washing and gutter cleaning services. Telephone:

Department of Health Approved

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

085 1503353 086 8538404 Email: m.kilgallon23@gmail.com

• House Visits • Insoles and Orthotics Prescribed • Chiropody Services Clinics also in Ballaghaderreen and Castlebar

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Michael Lennon Lic. Ac.

Galway Road, Roscommon Telephone: 090 6626023

BOUNCING CASTLES

Gerrity Bouncy Castles

TELEPHONE:

087 4668675

MCFHP, MAFHP

PODIATRIST For all foot ailments Siobhan Murray BSc (Hons) Podiatry M.Ch.S.I. Department of Health Approved Every Monday Tully’s Total Health Pharmacy Main Street, Castlerea

For appointment: (094) 96 21647 / (089) 4142233

CHIMNEY CLEANING

• Home visits • Insoles and Orthotics prescribed

POWER SWEPT No Mess Reasonable Charge

TELEPHONE: 087 9657933 090 66 26752

CHIMNEY SWEEP • Open fire, stove, ranges • All flues and chimneys • Power brushed & vaccumed • No mess, no fuss • CCTV camera inspections • Detailed report and CCTV recording provided for insurance claims • Fully insured Also available for powerwashing and gutter cleaning fergalkelly@live.com

Fergal 086 1016899 •Serving County Roscommon and surrounding area • For all Special Occasions • Standard Castles, Combi Castles, Obstacle Courses and much more.

Kathleen Wynne

087 2798704

ALSO AVAILABLE FOR POWER WASHING

ACUPUNCTURE

Kathleen’s Mobile Footcare

CHIROPRACTOR ROSCOMMON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Specialising in:

• BACK PAIN • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN • LIMB PAIN

COMPUTERS

DENTAL

DC Computer Services

Dental Design Studio

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

• Natural Cosmetic Dentures • Palate Free Dentures • Flexible Dentures • Repairs & Re-lines • Express replacement of lost/broken dentures

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

Patrick Lynch Clinical Dental Technician

Henry Street Medical Centre Roscommon TELEPHONE:

090 66 65917 087 228 8780

DRIVING LESSONS

JOHN DOORLY School of Motoring RSA REGISTERED AND FORMER DRIVER TESTER

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

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

Tel: 086 2387528 www.aclearsteerdriving.com

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

EDT Lessons Available Telephone:

094 96 20099 Mobile:

086 8936012 This driving School conforms for the new RSA regulations & legislation

Telephone: 086 8433433

Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon. David Connor BSC (Hon.) Chiro. MSc. Chiropractic Association of Ireland

VHI and Laya Covered

COUNSELLING COUNSELLING & HYPNOTHERAPY Are you effected by Anger Issues, Bullying, Bereavement, Confidence/self-esteem issues, OCD, Stress, Depression, Eating disorders Panic/Anxiety, Relationships, Exam pressure, Sexual Abuse Contact: Billy 094 96 59966 Mobile: 086 0675433 or visit www.billybrogan.com

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

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FARMING  WANTED: Man with tractor and trailer with help to draw home turf. Tel: 086 0872930  A B AT TO I R S E R V I C E AVA I L A B L E : Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. Tel: Webb’s Butcher’s, 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715  FOR SALE: 15 month old Purebred Aberdeen Angus Heifer. Tel: 086 2488482

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

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

FOR SALE  FOR SALE: 135 square bales of hay, Derrane area. Tel: 087 2727888  FOR SALE: 500 square bales plus 50 round bales of great upland hay, in the Kilrooskey area. Baling on Thursday, tremendous condition. Tel: 086 3007390  FOR SALE: 2 HSE Volkswagen Grafter buses, 1. Reg number 07 RN 1361, mileage 547,059km. 2. Reg number 06 RN 3189 mileage 89,306km. Note: No CVRT Certificates on either bus - both vehicles are not roadworthy. Viewing recommended by appointment at Aras Naomh Chaolain, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Tender forms: can be collected from Reception office, Aras Naomh Chaolain, Castlerea. All enquiries to John Tully, Maintenance Manager on 087 9684328 or landline 094 9620016. Closing date: Friday, 19th July 2019 at 5.00pm.

Roscommon People Friday 05 July 2019

Classifieds FENCING/GATES

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

GARDENING

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

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

Phone:

087 2721193

087 2346364 • Certified Arborists • Tree Surgery • Dangerous Tree Removal • Wood Chipping • Leylandii hedges reduced and shaped

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

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

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Tel: 086 6077307 or 086 8125165

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

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

Phone John on

087 2860428

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

Phone: (090) 66 34633 Email: advertising@roscommonpeople.ie Our deadline for receipt of Family Notices is 2.30pm on Tuesday. We cannot guarantee publication after this time.

For all your decorating needs CONTACT JOHN

086 4679798 PAINTER & DECORATOR Private & Commercial Power washing 25 years experience Free Estimates Given

Phone Alan on:

090 6661635 or Mobile:

087 2683079 REFLEXOLOGY

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

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

GARDENING SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR

www.parklawntreeservices.

GARDENING WALTER BEGLEY

PAINTING & DECORATING

087 6558597 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

REFLEXOLOGY MARINA FUREY (MNRRI) African & Classical 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

PHYSICAL THERAPY Roscommon Physical Therapy Clinic

PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT/WANTED CHAZEY PROPERTIES: We require properties for waiting tenants, we advertise, conduct viewings, arrange references, read meters, set up tenancy agreements and arrange direct debit payments straight into your bank. We charge a one off fee only if we are successful in renting your property. If not no fees are payable. Tel: 086 8212732  TO LET: 1 bedroomed apartment to let at Lower Main Street Castlerea, newly decorated. REFERENCES REQUIRED. Tel: 086 2505325  ROOM AVAILABLE: In shared house in Roscommon town. Tel: 087 0519691  TO LET: 16 acres of meadow, to let in Tulsk, Co. Roscommon. Tel: Kieran Leavy 071 9634737  TO LET: 4 bedroom house to let. Furnished, adjacent to Roscommon town. Tel: 090 6625067

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

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

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

086 3482387 info@moleskinarchitecture.com

facebook.com/moleskinarch

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission on behalf of A.M Service to construct a garage/fuel store and associated siteworks at an existing dwelling house at 3 Ardnanagh, Ardnanagh, Roscommon, F42 AH29. Signed: Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Castle St, Roscommon. Phone: (087) 2222874 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that 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 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 Paul O’Connor am applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to renovate existing house by raising roof level and constructing extension to side and rear with new porch to front. Permission is also sought to upgrade existing septic tank system with new proprietary treatment system and percolation and all associated site development works at Cloonshanville, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Paul O’Connor The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Irish Forestry Unit Trust (IForUT), intend to apply for permission for the construction of a forest bell mouth entrance onto a public road including all other associated site works at Cloontrask Td. Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Collins Boyd Engineering Ltd. Engineers & Architects Galway Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Ph (090)6634421 Fax: (090) 6634423 Email: info@collinsboydeng.com The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

PLANNINGS

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Constructors Morris Bros Ltd intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to change the use from childcare facility (planning ref. PD 00/978 granted) to dwelling house and to retain minor alterations to elevations and ancillary site work at Kilkeevan Park, Castlerea, 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 opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant the application.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Seamus Duffy and Aoife Sharkey are applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permisson to construct dwelling house and domestic garage with proprietary treatment system and percolation and associated site development works at Castlecolane, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Seamus Duffy & Aoife Sharkey 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 submissions or observations will be considered by the authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Sarah Coffey, intend to apply for Retention Permission and Permission for the following: Retention Permission is sought for: (a) To retain an existing porch as constructed. (b) To retain an existing rear extension as constructed. (c) To retain site boundaries as constructed. Permission is sought for: (a) The change of use of existing garage to residential use. (b) The construction of a detached domestic garage. (c) Along with connections to all site services and all other associated site works at Corraun Td, Whitehall, Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Murtagh Engineering Chartered Consulting Engineers, Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon. Ph: (086) 3490965 www.mbeprojects.com The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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OUR DEADLINE IS STRICTLY 2PM ON TUESDAY We cannot guarantee publication after this time TEL:

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Classifieds

Roscommon People Friday 05 July 2019

SITUATIONS WANTED

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

Professional Painter Available

JOHN BEATTIE

FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING

Roscommon

086 2670670

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  MAN AVAILABLE FOR VAN DRIVING: At weekends, Saturday and Sunday. Longford, Lanesboro, Roscommon area. Expierenced driver, for all enquiries. Replies to: Box No: 2048 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

SITUATIONS VACANT  FARM WORKER REQUIRED: For approximately 1 week, Milltown, Castleplunkett. Tel: 087 4162251

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

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

Phone: (090) 66 34633 Email: advertising@roscommonpeople.ie Our deadline for receipt of Family Notices is 2.30pm on Tuesday. We cannot guarantee publication after this time.

TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD

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

TELEPHONE: 086 8099 503

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

(086) 2714879

USEFUL SERVICES

LUKE COEN

Cab and Bus Hire

Tried & Trusted since 1993 Quotation without obligation

083 8838022

AtYourService

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

Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

2018 SEASONED TURF

LOFT LADDERS

also Peat Bedding Available

Supplied & Fitted From

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  TURF: Plot of footed turf for sale near Lanesboro. Tel: 087 6175160  FOR SALE: Good black turf (very dry). Bales of hay of newly seeded ground (good). Tel: 086 3903120 or 086 2544294  FOR SALE: Large lorry loads of turf. Screened and delivered. Orders for this year’s turf taken now. Tel: 086 7236301

WANTED  MATURE LADY COMPANION: Required to live in permanently, own room, nothing to pay, use of car, for occasional help only, Longford central area. Box No: 2049 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

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

Aluminium

The company that can do all them small jobs

FROM

€190 094 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

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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

VETERINARY

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

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New clients welcome Established 1990

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

www.glenamaddyveterinaryclinic.ie

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 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

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

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

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!

CRASH REPAIRS

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

Roscommon People Friday 05 July 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

WIDE RANGE OF COMPOSITE DOORS 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

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

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

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

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

CLEANING

STEPHEN HOARE CLEANING SERVICES • ROSCOMMON

M: 086 3912396 PH: 090 66 62892

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

EDUCATION COACHING: CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU!

Call John 087 610 8499

CContact: GGerry M Monaghan h

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

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 ...

DRY LINING

KEEN and COMPETITIVE PRICES

Gerry Monaghan

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

Gerry Maguire

TARMACADAM

INSTALLATION

CAROLINE BURKE COACHING

Prompt Service | Keen Rates | Fully Insured

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

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

LIFE COACH

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

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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

DRIVING LESSONS

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

Roscommon People Friday 05 July 2019

Classifieds

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

FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES KELLY James

DERVAN John

Taughboy, Ballyforan In loving memory of James Kelly late of Rathmoyle, Tulsk and formerly of Taughboy, Ballyforan who died on the 5th of July, 2014 (5th Anniversary)

Muckinagh, Ballygar, Co. Galway. (1st Anniversary) Died 13th July 2018.

Treasured memories of a very special dad, son, brother, uncle and best friend who died tragically on 5th July 2014. We also remember his dad Paddy at this time. Special memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today. Will those who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

Loved and never forgotten by your family. Anniversary Mass for James and Dad, Paddy Kelly in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Four Roads on Sunday, 7th of July at 11am.

In loving memory of my two friends

Det. JOHN MORLEY, Castlerea and

Det. HENRY BEIRNE, Castlerea who were murdered and taken from us tragically and heroically in the service of their country on 5th July, 1980 God bless their courage and dedication to duty.

Remembered by Donal Keigher, Solicitor, Castle Street, Roscommon

Two tired eyes are sleeping. Two willing hands are still. The one who worked so hard for us Is now resting at God’s will. Your life was one of thoughtful deeds A helping hand to others needs. Sincere and true in heart and mind What wonderful memories you have left behind

Rest In Peace. Your loving wife and family. First Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church Ballygar on Saturday, 13th of July at 7.30pm.

DALY Jason Cullen, Dysart (11th Anniversary)

In loving memory of our dear son and brother Jason, who died on the 5th of July 2008 Sometimes it seems a lifetime, Sometimes only a day, But deep in our hearts dear Jason, You are never far away. Unspoken words, no outward show, But deep inside we miss you so.

Always remembered and sadly missed by Dad, Mam, Michelle and Cathal. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Dysart on Friday, 5th July at 7.30pm.

KELLY Eamon

MARTIN Niall

Pound Road, Ballygar. (6th Anniversary) Who died 8th July 2013

New Ballagh, Rahara (1st Anniversary) Who died on 9th July 2018

Their comes a time, we all must part. But you left too soon, and broke our hearts. We know that you, are now at peace. Our thoughts of you, will never cease. Too dearly loved, to be forgotten.

As we lovingly remember Niall on his First Anniversary, we, his family wish to express sincere thanks to all who sympathised and supported us at a very sad time. We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbours, Niall’s neighbours and friends in Church St., Roscommon and well wishers who visited our home, attended the Wake, Funeral Mass and Burial and who provided emotional and practical support for us at this difficult time. For those who telephoned, travelled long distances, sent cards and messages of condolence, as well at those who made charitable donations to Epilepsy Ireland, we are truly grateful. A special word of thanks to Fr. Donal Morris for the support and comfort you provided us with at Niall’s bedside in UHG. It meant so much to all of us that you showed up at the Hospital on that night. Thanks also for arranging abeautiful and most appropriate Funeral Mass along with co-celebrants Fr. Francis Glennon, Canon Peadar Lavin, Fr. Michael Donnelly, Fr. Laurence and Deacon William Gacquin and singer Margaret Larkin for her beautiful singing. You all contributed to make the ceremony special, memorable and a source of solace to us his family. We wish to extend our gratitude to Dr. Alex Robinson and staff and Olly and Arlene McGuinness and staff for their professionalism and support in caring for Niall over the years. Thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of University Hospital Galway for the support they provided us at the weekend of Niall’s death. Thanks also to the parking marshals and those who managed the flow of traffic during the Wake and Funeral and to the wonderful men that prepared Niall’s final resting place. Thanks to Henry Hamrock, Funeral Directors for his sensitive and professional handling of the arrangements and a heartfelt thanks to all who provided food and refreshments at this sad time. Thanks also to Mary and Eamonn Gleeson for providing a lovely meal in our home after the Funeral. Thank you to Fr. Ray Milton for calling to our house on your return from holidays and for your kind and comforting words. To those who helped in any way, your contribution made our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Niall’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Rahara on Sunday, 7th July at 10am.

Your loving wife Anne, daughter Leanne, sons David, Alan, Eamon, Ivan and Ronan, daughters-inlaw and grandchildren Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Kilbegnet, Creggs on Sunday, 7th of July at 11.30am.

GUNNING Patricia Ballymacurley House, Roscommon. (2nd Anniversary)

In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away on the 4th of July 2017. 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.

Lovingly remembered by all your family. Anniversary Mass in Ballinaheglish Church on Sunday, 7th of July at 11am.

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FEELEY Kathleen Kilmore, Lecarrow (25th Anniversary)

Northyard, Scramogue

We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again

In loving memory of our dear mother, Kathleen, who passed away on 8th July 1994 Loved and missed always by Marion, Rita, Doris, Martina, Phil, sons-in-law, brother Bertie and sister Margaret, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends and family. Anniversary Mass in St. John’s Church, Lecarrow on Tuesday, 9th of July at 7pm.

Always loved and sadly missed by his wife Lily, sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass in St. Anne’s Church, Scramogue on Sunday, 7th of July at 10.30am.

HEALY Jimmy

FREEHILY Laurence, Francis

Kiltultogue, Ballinaheglish Who died 4th July 2016. (3rd Anniversary)

Highlake, Fourmilehouse, Roscommon Who died on the 12th July, 2007 (12th Anniversary)

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain. To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

Always in our thoughts and prayers, forever loved and missed by your Mum and Dad, sister Siobhan, brothers Declan, David, Gabriel, Alan and extended family.

GALVIN Thomas (Sonny) y

GALVIN Margaret

(39th Anniversary)

(13th Anniversary)

Carrowmore, Dysart, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Is always kept for you.

Sadly missed by their son Francis, daughters Maureen and Annette and niece Teresa.

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

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinaheglish on Friday, 5th July at 7.30pm.

A silent thought, A quiet prayer, For a special person In God’s care Always remembered by his brothers PJ and Martin. Anniversary Mass in Ballinaheglish Church on Sunday, 14th of July at 11am.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES QUIGLEY (neé Beirne) Annie Rathconnor, Four Mile House, Co. Roscommon. 8th June, 2019.

The family of the late Annie Quigley, together with her brother Michael and sister-in-law Annie, wish to sincerely thank all who sympathised with us on the sad passing of our dear mother and grandmother. We offer our heartfelt thanks to the Beirne and Kenny families, friends and neighbours for their kindness and support at this time. Also to our Dad’s cousin, Loretto, who helped us in many ways. Thank you to all who travelled to be with us at this sad time. Those who sent Mass Cards, sympathy cards, letters of sympathy, text messages, phone calls and flowers. A sincere thank you to the ambulance crew, also the doctors and nurses at Sligo University Hospital. A special thank you to Dr. Martina Hanratty, Dr. Cyril Crosby and staff for looking after Annie for many years at Castle Street Surgery. Also thank you to Dr. Gerry O’Meara and nurses at Roscommon Clinic. Thank you to David Hynes Pharmacy and staff. We would like to extend our gratitude to Fr. Raymond Browne and Deacon Seamus Talbot for the meaningful Liturgy and their help to us. Thank you to the Mass servers and the Eucharistic Minister Mrs. Margaret Mullen. Also thank you to Enya Reilly for the beautiful singing. A special thank you to Tom and Rene Smyth, Pat Smyth and John Smyth for their professionalism, support and kindness to us and for the dignified way the Funeral was conducted. A particular word of thanks to the gravediggers who prepared Annie’s final resting place. Thank you to Ann Harlow and staff of Signature Flowers for the beautiful wreaths. Thank you to Bernie, Patricia and Tommie for helping us at Cuan Mhuire, Four Mile House, after the Removal and the Pepper Mill for the food. Thank you to the Abbey Hotel and staff for the beautiful meal after the Burial. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deepest appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. Annie’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Brigid’s Church, Four Mile House, on Saturday, 6th of July at 8.15pm.

COX Laura Anne Strokestown and Curraghroe (4th Anniversary) Who passed away on 6th July, 2015

BEIRNE Ita

O’CONNOR Padraig

Clooncundra, Ballymurray, Roscommon In loving memory of Ita, who died on the 6th July 2017, RIP (2nd Anniversary)

Mountcashel, Co. Roscommon

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

Always remembered and loved by your husband, Seamus. ~~~~~~~~ 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.

Loved and remembered by your children Fiona, Alan, Sinead, Grainne, Ronan, Eilish, their partners and your grandchildren. ~~~~~~~~ Beautiful memories, silently kept, Of someone we loved and will never forget.

Sadly missed by the Reynolds and Beirne families. Anniversary Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan, on Sunday, 7th July at 10am.

O’GRADY Margaret & Martin & Martin J A ray of sunshine came and went A beautiful treasure only lent In God’s keeping quietly sleeps This daughter/sister we loved but could not keep.

Sadly missed by Mammy, Daddy, James, Shane, Daniel and Zoe. Laura’s 4th Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday, 7th of July at 10am in St. Cecelia’s Church, Curraghroe.

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Lanesboro Street, Roscommon (13th Anniversary)

Treasured memories of Margaret, beloved mother and friend, who died on 31st July, 2006 R.I.P. Also in memory of her late husband Martin and son Martin J. Loved and remembered by her sons Martin and Philip and extended family and friends. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Friday, 12th of July at 10am.

The sisters and partner of the late Padraig O’Connor, Mountcashel wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. We are grateful to those who attended Padraig’s Funeral Mass, especially to those who travelled long distances. We would also like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Good Hope Hospital, Birmingham, who cared for Padraig. Thanks to Fr. Reilly for the beautiful service and to Teresa Costello for the lovely singing. Heartfelt thanks to those who prepared Padraig’s final resting place. Thanks to the management and staff of the Abbey Hotel for the lovely food and the professionalism and kindness shown to us. It would be impossible to thank everyone individually. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation.

THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, You who make me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals, You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me, and you who are in all instances of my life with me. I want to thank You for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You no matter how great the material desire may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your Perpetual Glory. Amen. Mention your request. While making the request, promise to either publish this prayer of to circulate the favour. Say prayer for three days. After the third day, the request will be granted. M.K. NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask for this special one (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart where Your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Many thanks. M.K. PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE My St. Expedite of urgent and just causes, please intercede for me with our Lord Jesus Christ, succour me in this hour of affliction and despair my St. Expedite, you who are a Holy warrior, you who are the Saint of the afflicted, you who is the Saint of the desperate, you who is the Saint of urgent causes, protect me, help me, give me strength, courage and serenity. Hear my plea. (Make request). Clearly express what you want and ask him to find a way to get it to you. My Saint Expedite, help me to prevail through these difficult hours, protect me from all those who want to harm me, respond to my plea with urgency, bring me back to that state of peace and tranquillity, my Saint Expedite, I will be grateful to you for the rest of my life and I will speak your name to all those who have faith. Now promise to give Saint Expedite a specific offering when your desire is granted. Amen. Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary and make the sign of the cross. Be sure to provide the offering you promised, if Saint Expedite grants your petition. Thank you so much for everything, for hearing and answering my prayer. Amen. M.K. UNFAILING NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY Oh Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the ‘Saint of Miracles’. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Publication promised for a great favour received. M.K.

PublicNotice APPLICATION TO ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL FOR A WASTE FACILITY PERMIT Notice is hereby given in accordance with Articles 7 and 8 of the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007, as amended, that Christy Connolly of Christy Connolly C&H Motors intends to apply for a Waste Management Facility Permit at Cloonkeen East, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon for the reception, storage and recovery of end-of-life vehicles and waste vehicles (other than end-of-life vehicles). The application for a waste facility permit will be made to Roscommon County Council within 10 working days of the date of this notice. The Classes of Activity at the site, as specified in the Fourth Schedule of the Waste Management Act 1996 as amended, is as follows: Class R4. Recycling/reclamation of metals and metal compounds. Class R5. Recycling/reclamation of other inorganic materials, which includes soil cleaning resulting in recovery of the soil and recycling of inorganic construction materials. Class R13. Storage of waste pending any of the operations numbered R 1 to R 12 (excluding temporary storage (being preliminary storage according to the definition of ‘collection’ in section 5(1)), pending collection, on the site where the waste is produced)”. The principal activity will be Class R13. The Classes of Activity at the site, as specified in the Third Schedule, Part I of the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations, 2007 as amended are as follows: Class 2. The Reception, storage (including temporary storage) and recovery of waste vehicles (other than end-of-life vehicles) having regard to the provisions of articles 14 and 15 of the Waste Management (End-of-Life Vehicles) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 282 of 2006). Class 4. The reception, storage and recovery of scrap metal, including scrap metal arising from end-of-life vehicles, waste vehicles (other than end-of-life vehicles) and WEEE where scrap metal from – (1) end-of-life vehicles shall be subject to appropriate treatment and recovery in accordance with the provisions of articles 14 and 15 of the Waste Management (End-ofLife Vehicles) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 282 of 2006) prior to acceptance at the scrap metal facility, and as appropriate, (2) waste vehicles (other than end-of-life vehicles) shall be subject to appropriate treatment and recovery having regard to the provisions of articles 14 and 15 of the Waste Management (End-of-Life Vehicles) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 282 of 2006) prior to acceptance at the scrap metal facility, and as appropriate, (3) WEEE shall be subject to appropriate treatment and recovery in accordance with the provisions of articles 20, 21 and 22 of the Waste Management (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 340 of 2005) prior to acceptance at the scrap metal facility. Class 12. The collection and storage (including the temporary storage) and the appropriate treatment and recovery of end-of-life vehicles in accordance with the provisions of articles 14 and 15 of the Waste Management (End-of-Life Vehicles) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 282 of 2006). The principal activity will be Class 12. A copy of the application for the Waste Facility Permit will, as soon as is practicable after receipt by the Local Authority, be available for inspection or purchase at the principle office at Roscommon County Council, Environment Section, West Business Park, Roscommon.

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EARLY YEARS EDUCATORS LONGFORD FIRE SERVICES RETAINED FIREFIGHTER POSITIONS

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We are looking for enthusiastic, caring, reliable people to join our team. There are morning and afternoon sessions available, the positions will commence from 28th August 2019 The successful candidate must have Childcare FETAC Level 5 or higher. Desirable Criteria First Aid, Manual Handling and Child Protection. Garda Clearance is required for the posts.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for inclusion on panels for Retained Firefighters from which vacancies arising during the life of the panel may be filled.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 12th July 2019 Interviews to be held during week commencing 22nd July 2019 at the Preschool.

Candidates should possess the required qualifications and necessary experience for the position.

Please send CV’s to: Early Learners Preschool, Convent Road, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon F45 P232 or email: bcc1@eircom.net

Remuneration: Inclusive Annual Retaining Allowance:

Drill Rate per hour €20.83

Day 1st hour €41.66

Service 0 – 2 years 2 – 5 years 5 – 10 years 10 years +

Pictured at the recent Cuisle 6k and 10k Fun Run were Linda Delaney, Hugh McCardle and John Rowkins.

Firefighter €7,895 €8,773 €9,838 €10,812

Pictured at the recent Cuisle 6k and 10k Fun Run were Katie Daly, Mary Tarpey and Tara Lowry-Murphy.

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Fires Night / Weekend Subsequent hour 1st hour Subsequent hour €20.83 €83.32 €41.66

Application forms and further particulars may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, or electronically from the Council’s Website. Completed application forms must be returned to be received not later than 4pm on Wednesday 24th July 2019. The Council reserves the right to shortlist candidates. Canvassing on behalf of candidates will lead to their disqualification.

Production Operatives Service Matters is Ireland’s largest independent provider in the Managed Workwear and Hygiene Rental sector. Due to continued expansion we are recruiting for the following roles: PRODUCTION OPERATIVE Full Time – 40 hours per week MAT LOAD PICKING OPERATIVE Full Time – 40 hours per week Please email CVs to: recruitment@servicematters.ie

Pictured at the recent Cuisle 6k and 10k Fun Run were Jacqui McCormack and Kathryn Dennigan.

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Tremane’s Aidan Casey attempts a block during his side’s win over St. Dominic’s in last Sunday’s Roscommon SHC match in Athleague. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Féile weekend: What the GAA is all about! THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner

There has been plenty of negativity around the GAA this summer with endless newspaper articles and social media arguments on all manner of topics including possible rule changes, the Dublin senior football team’s funding, the Leinster Championship, issues with various venues and so on. Last weekend, however, the GAA was showcased in its purest form as clubs throughout the county welcomed visitors from near and far for Féile. The standout performance from a Roscommon point of view came from the Roscommon Gaels’ U-14 girls footballers, who shared the Division Eight spoils with Ballinascreen of Derry, following a titanic tussle which finished 2-6 to 1-9 after extra-time in Bekan last Sunday. In the spirit of Féile, the silverware will remain in Roscommon Gaels’ hands for the next six months before making its way to Co. Derry.

The town team had lost to Oran in their opening game before going on to beat St. Ailbhe’s, Knockninny Gaels and St. Croan’s before beating Shamrocks of Waterford in the semi-final last Sunday. St. Brigid’s’ girls also tasted success last weekend when they won the Division Four Shield Final against Ballinasloe in Bekan. Meanwhile, it was a case of so close, yet so far for the KilmoreShannon Gaels-St. Ronan’s boys who were beaten by a point in the Division Seven Cup final by Drumahowan of Monaghan. There were, of course, plenty of other impressive performances from teams across the county. Honourable mentions must go to St. Ciaran’s who reached a Division Eight Shield final; St. Dominic’s who lost out to St. Joseph’s Doora-Barefield from Clare in their Division Three Shield final, Michael Glavey’s who lost out to Blessington in Division Six, and Clann na nGael’s U-14 girls’ team who were beaten by Antrim side Gort Na Mona in the Division Five Cup final.

Congratulations to the Roscommon Gaels’ U-14 girls team and mentors which won the Féile Division Eight Cup final at Bekan last Sunday.

People’s champions of the week

Huge congratulations to the Roscommon U-17 hurling team who won the Celtic Challenge Cup against Limerick Sarsfields last Saturday at O’Connor Park in Tullamore.

The sporting brief Handball Tully’s doubles win Fiona Tully teamed up with Galway’s Ciana Ni Curraoin to win the US Open Ladies Doubles title at the famous Los Cabolleros complex in Santa Barbara recently. The Connacht pair overcame Cork’s Catriona Casey and America’s Tracy Davis 13-21, 21-17, 11-10 in a classic battle. Casey had showed her class in the first game before Tully and Ni Curraoin struck back in a second game which saw all four players displaying touches of real class. With a tie-breaker to 11 anything can happen and so it proved as the Connacht pairing edged it 11-10 to take the title in sensational style. Fiona also reached the semi-finals of the singles event but was comprehensively beaten by doubles teammate Ciana Ni Curraoin, who was then beaten by Catriona Casey in the final.

Golf Open Week We begin our weekly golf round-up in Roscommon where a very successful Open Week took place from Sunday, June 23rd to Sunday, June 30th. Full results are available at www.roscommongolfclub.ie and the winners are as follows: Sunday, 23rd: Jackie Somers; Monday, 24th: Tommy Grehan (40 points); Tuesday, 25th: JP O’Gara (44 points); Ladies’ 9-hole: Aileen O’Gara (21 points); Wednesday, 26th: Serena O’Farrell (36 points); Thursday, 27th: Gabriel Clarke (40 points); Ladies’ 18-hole: Margaret Madden (38 points); Friday, 28th: John and Stephen Kennedy (47 points); Saturday, 29th: Orla Quinn (Ladies’) 40 points; Mark Cunniffe (Men’s) 40 points; Sunday, 30th: Yvonne Waldron (Ladies’) 35 points; Seamus Ó Dhongaile (Men’s) 40 points. Michael Rush was the winner of the recent 18-hole strokeplay in Boyle with a very creditable 64 nett. Vincent Egan was second with

66 while Sean Heslin claimed both gross and an extra shot for his handicap. Michael Simon came third with 67 nett. The recent 12-hole competition was won by Paul Connolly with 28 points, second place went to Terry Bright on 25 points, beating Vincent Egan into third place. The 2s club pot was split three ways between Jonathan Egan, Vincent Egan and Jimmy Dwyer, much to the disappointment of all concerned. The recent ladies’ scramble was won by Fiona Keenan, Gertrude Coleman, Sheridan Takahara and Áine Tivnan. Captain Bryan O’Looney’s Prize was won by Frankie Donnelly last weekend in Athlone while the ladies’ prize was won by Paula McClean. St. Brigid’s GAA Club held their annual Golf Classic last Friday and Saturday with nearly 70 teams taking part. Unfortunately, nobody was able to claim the Hyundai Tucson which was up for grabs for a Hole in One on the 10th! Hard luck to the Senior Cup panel who just failed to qualify for the Provincial Finals last weekend and also to the Revive Active team

who were beaten by a very strong Tullamore team. Recent winners in Athlone include: Eamonn Kenny (Gent’s Summer Series); Carol McGetrick (Ladies’ Summer Series); Paddy Kenny (Hyundai Galway Gent’s); Olive Dolan (97 Club Summer Party); Tom Campion (AWGS outing); Aidan McGrath (Plumbers). To Castlerea next where Chris Foley won the recent men’s competition. The ladies’ competition was won by Kay O’Loughlin with 37 points. Mary Kenny, Michael McGovern and Elizabeth Devine won the Scramble which took place on June 28th. We finish our round-up in Carrick, where the first Major of the year, Jim King’s President’s Prize, was won by Sean Mulvey with 62 nett. Finn Farrell was second with 65 while Jamie Mulligan came third, also with 65 nett. Gross was won by John Coffey (76), Past President’s Prize was won by Damien Duignan (71) and the seniors’ prize went to Paddy Duffy with 39 points. The visitor’s prize was won by Gerry King.

Masters League Fixtures Saturday, July 6th Umbro Masters League Colemanstown United -v- Skyvalley Rovers Glen Celtic -v- Ballinasloe Town Dunmore Town -v- Cam Celtic

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Young Rossie hurlers rise to the challenge! Celtic Challenge (U-17) Hurling Final

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ROSCOMMON LIMERICK SARSFIELDS A brilliantly converted penalty in the final minute of normal time from Adam Donnelly ensured that Ros-

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common’s U-17s won their section of the Celtic Challenge when they pipped Sarsfields of Limerick

Sean Trundle picked up the ‘Best and Fairest’ award following his performance for Roscommon in the Celtic Challenge Cup final at O’Connor Park, Tullamore last Saturday.

last Saturday evening at O’Connor Park in Tullamore in what was a thrilling game. The win is a huge boost for the game in the county at underage level. It was well-contested all through and it was the Limerick side who struck for the first goal of the game in the 12th minute from Mark Mullally and when Kieran Storin’s free went to the Roscommon net, the Shannonsiders led by 2-4 to 0-8 at half-time. But Adam Donnelly and Trevor Fallon’s frees meant Roscommon stayed in touch and with Sean Trundle excellent at midfield and Michael Dillon, Daire Finneran and Ruari Fallon outstanding in defence, Roscommon were always within striking distance. Roscommon played very well in the third quarter and forged ahead but the Limerick lads edged back into a narrow lead towards the end of the game and led by a point. But Donnelly’s last-gasp penalty and a long-rage free from Trevor Fallon gave Michael Fallon’s side a great win and the title. Roscommon: M Corcoran;

The Roscommon U-17 hurlers and management celebrate their Celtic Challenge Cup success at O’Connor Park, Tullamore last Saturday.

M Dillon, D Gacquin, E Glannon; D Finneran, R Fallon, N Coyle; S Trundle (0-1) L Egan; T Fallon (0-5), M Purcell, M Lohan

(0-1); M Brennan, A Donnelly (1-6), E Kiernan (0-1). Subs: K kelly for Kiernan, D O’Sullivan for Glennon, D O’Brien for O’Sullivan.

Limerick: D O’Hagan; R Kelly, Z Ryan, E Flahive; S O’Mahony, K Sweeney, D Lyons (0-1); S Murphy, J Kiely; E O’Connell, K

Roscommon SHC hostilities resume! Honours even! Athleague 1-15 Pádraig Pearses 3-9

The champions have opened defence of their title with a draw in a well-contested match. Leon Fehily was the Pearses goalscorer in the opening half, but the accuracy of Robbie Fallon and Ben McGahon kept Athleague in touch and at half-time the home side led 0-8 to 1-4. Fehily and Oisin Kelly added goals in the third quarter for Pearses that put them in a good position but Cormac Kelly’s goal for Athleague was crucial and in the end a draw was a fair result. Scorers: Athleague: R Fallon (0-6), C Kelly (1-2), B McGahon (0-4), G Fallon, D Flaherty and T Connaughton (0-1) each.

Four Roads’ Mark McLoughlin and Roscommon Gaels’ Dean Conlon compete for the sliothar during last Sunday’s Roscommon SHC first round match in Athleague. Pic: Mick McCormack

six-point win. David Mullen’s goal just after halftime was key and despite a well-taken Micheal Byrne goal, Tremane struck again through Sean Mahony to keep the Knockcroghery men at arm’s length. Scorers: Tremane: M Kellehan (0-8), D Mullen (1-2), S Mahony (1-0), P Kellehan, N Keenan, J Brennan, C O’Brien and Joe Brennan (0-1) each. St. Dominic’s: MJ Egan (0-5), M Byrne

(1-2), T Doyle (0-2), A O’Riordan, N Connaughton and S McCormack (0-1) each.

‘Roads coast home Four Roads 2-19 Roscommon Gaels 1-6

Four Roads coasted to victory although Roscommon Gaels gave it everything.

The town team had an early goal through Dean Conlon but Niall Hynes rifled home two goals for the Tisrara men and they were pulling away by half-time leading 2-11 to 1-2. Scorers: Four Roads: C Dolan (0-8), N Hynes (2-1), C Mulry (0-3), C Coyle (0-2), S Curley (0-2), M Kelly, D Butler and S Clogher (0-1) each. Ros Gaels: P Lennon (0-5), D Conlon (1-0), D Mulry (0-1).

Tremane off the mark Tremane 2-15 St. Dominic’s 1-12

Tremane made a good start to their campaign with a

Ronan Kilcline gets out in front of Tremane’s Warren Boyle during last Sunday’s Roscommon SHC first round match in Athleague. Pic: Mick McCormack

Storin (1-5), C Lyons: E Keyes A O’Donovan (0-2), M Mullally (1-0). Subs: S O’Connor for Mulally, S Hartnett for Lyons.

Intercounty games this weekend Roscommon’s Camogie side start their championship campaign this Saturday when they travel to Clare to take on ‘The Banner’ in the opening round of fixtures. The team will then play Tyrone and Armagh (both at home). There are five teams in the other group including Kerry, Limerick, Wicklow, Waterford and Offaly and the top two teams in each group will meet in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Roscommon’s U-20 hurlers face Sligo in the preliminary round of the All-Ireland ‘B’ championship in Athleague on Saturday at 3 pm. Best of luck to both sides!

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The Hyde misses out on another big game And so Dr. Hyde Park misses out on another big game: The Roscommon town stadium was the obvious venue for the Galway v Mayo All-Ireland round four qualifier this weekend. But while the people who operate the levers of power in the association can come up with all sorts of reasons why it was not chosen (as they have done) the bottom line is that if the GAA at national level really wanted that game to go ahead in Hyde Park then that’s where it would have been played. Roscommon GAA is being treated poorly here again by the powers that be. Last year the County Board signed

a deal with the Connacht Council when the Connacht Final was fixed for Hyde Park that a programme of refurbishment work would be carried out at the venue before any more Connacht finals could be held there but sadly to date none of those works have been completed. The reasons why this work has not been done are explained in a press release which was released by Roscommon GAA this week and that’s fine and we have to accept the reasons outlined. But the fact remains that the GAA have a stick to beat Roscommon County Board with whenever it suits them and

Dr. Hyde Park will miss out on hosting this weekend’s All-Ireland Round Four Qualifier between Galway and Mayo. The game will be played at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick due to its larger capacity.

they have taken it out of the drawer on this occasion. I have no skin in this game. Personally I couldn’t care less where Galway play Mayo but there are shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels and B&Bs in Roscommon town that could badly do with a boost who will be missing out. I wrote in this column a month ago that 2020 is coming around very quickly and if Roscommon are to play Mayo or Galway, those games are ‘home’ fixtures for Roscommon. If that draw happens then this situation is likely to happen again. The works as agreed will simply have to be carried out in Dr.

Hyde Park or this situation will rear its head again and again. The mad thing about the whole fixtures situation is that if Cavan were to beat Tyrone this weekend the Roscommon v Cavan game, which would potentially draw a crowd even bigger than the Galway v Mayo game, will definitely be held in Dr. Hyde Park! Try to explain that to anyone who is not involved! I would also dispute the fact that an attendance in excess of 18,000 (the capacity of Hyde Park) will be in attendance at the Galway v Mayo game. Will the Mayo fans from Ballina, Belmullet and the west of that county take on

the trip to Limerick on Saturday night when the match is on TV? I very much doubt it. In the meantime, it is the businesses and the economy of Roscommon town area that will suffer while there are 1518,000 people from Galway and Mayo being dragged down the country to Limerick for a game that should be going on here in Roscommon. I know that County Board officials work hard and are volunteers and are doing their best. They don’t want this hassle I’m sure. If the required works are done in the Hyde this will not come up again and I’m sure that’s what everyone wants.

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Lahinch set to host Irish Open

All-Ireland SFC Qualiﬁers (Round 4) on Saturday

This weekend Lahinch stages the Irish Open and if the wind blows it’s a really tough course. I have only played it once but have been there a number of times, most notably when Roscommon’s Ken Kearney was narrowly beaten in the South of Ireland final by Graeme McDowell. I am expecting that Shane Lowry will do well again this year. He is a superb player on links courses and it’s ten years since his sensational win in Baltray as an amateur which launched his career. Tommy Fleetwood and Louis Osthuizen must be also in the frame. It will be a chance to showcase one of our most beautiful courses to the world. I hope they get the weather.

Cavan v Tyrone in Clones at 5 pm (Previewed elsewhere this week) Cork v Laois in Semple Stadium at 5 pm (Previewed elsewhere) Mayo v Galway in Limerick at 7 pm This is the seventh year in a row that these sides have met in the championship. Galway have won the last three meetings. The result of this game may well depend on how Galway have recovered from their Connacht final defeat. They were simply woeful in the second half of that match against Roscommon and any repeat of that form will see them heavily beaten here. Mayo are chugging along again but are beginning to run out of road and they are starting to pick up injuries that they can ill afford. They might have one more kick in them to win this narrowly but if Galway can discover their best form they can edge it. Mayo might just be good enough. Prediction: Mayo

Meath v Clare on Sunday in Portlaoise at 2 pm Meath will be reeling after their capitulation against Dublin. Clare will be very dangerous if limited opponents who will travel with optimism. If Meath can recover from the Dublin debacle they have the players to win but it might be a lot closer than people think. Prediction: Meath

All-Ireland SHC Preliminary QuarterFinals on Sunday Laois v Dublin in Portlaoise at 4.15 pm The Dubs should be hot favourites but they would do well to pay attention to a Laois team that put up huge scores in their Joe McDonagh Cup campaign. Prediction: Dublin

Westmeath v Cork in Mullingar at 3 pm Prediction: Cork

The Irish Open will take place at picturesque Lahinch Golf Club this weekend.

Not enough critical analysis of racing? Last Saturday we saw the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby take place at The Curragh. Aidan O’Brien had five horses in the race but the one that won the huge prize was the outsider of the lot. This happened before in the Epsom Derby a few years ago as well. Now I am not suggesting for one minute that there is anything untoward going on but something that strikes me about the TV coverage of racing is that there is never any critical analysis of the action at any stage at all. Jockeys are never questioned about how they might have ridden a horse or there is never

any questioning as to why a heavily fancied horse trails in behind the rest. I totally understand you are dealing with animals and the science is very inexact, but on the racing media everything is always ‘fantastic’ and ‘brilliant’ and is ’such a great win’ no matter what horse wins or what his price is. The people I am thinking about are the poor punters who haven’t a clue what they are doing and splashing out their hard-earned money on horses, who clearly haven’t got a chance of winning the race. I know that this is the way that the ‘game’ (as they call it) has been

Outsider Sovereign won the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh on Saturday.

for decades but it remains the only sport where critical analysis is totally absent from media coverage. The previous evening in the Pretty Polly

Stakes, TV pundit Brian Gleeson told us that there had been a bet of €50,000 on a horse called Pink Dogwood. Once again the outsider in the race romped

home with the favourite trailing well behind. I just find it strange that there is no discussion about those situations at all. Maybe I’m being naïve.

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Ciaráin Murtagh on his way to scoring a vital goal against Mayo in the All-Ireland quarter-final at Croke Park in 2017. Pic: Andrew Fox

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hile the entire county of Roscommon will be waiting on tenderhooks to see who we will be meeting in the Super 8s next week, one of the best players that we have seen in the primrose and blue jersey over the past decade, and who would be an automatic choice on the team, will be watching from Boston in the USA. Ciaráin Murtagh captained Roscommon to win the Connacht Championship in 2017 and a very strong case can be made that he has been Roscommon’s best forward over the past five years. But five years of all-year-round training, travelling and playing games took its toll, and he wanted a break. His opportunity to take a step back arrived at the end of last season with the arrival of a new management team. Ciaráin didn’t play in any of the National League games this year and although he played with his club St. Faithleach’s, he arranged to travel to Boston for the summer. A teacher by profession, he left Ireland last Saturday morning and expects to be back in time for the new school year. Many Roscommon fans would say that if Ciaráin was in the attack alongside ‘little brother’ Diarmuid and new arrival Conor Cox that Roscommon would be very serious All-Ireland contenders. However, the Ballyleague man is very happy with the decision he has taken and he hopes to be back in the primrose and blue in the very near future, refreshed and ready to go again. People Sport caught up with Ciaráin last Thursday night ahead of his trip to the USA. “I’m definitely looking forward to it.

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I think we will do very well. It’s difﬁcult to talk about the matches when we don’t know the draw yet, but the way Roscommon are set up this year means that they will be very difﬁcult to beat. We look a really good side but there are tough challenges ahead

I’m going to Boston and will play a bit of football there as well,” he said. Diarmuid Connolly was expected to travel but recently hit a snag due to visa issues. Ciaráin still held out some hope that the Dubs star would make it. “I’m not sure what the set-up is but if we (Connolly and himself) do manage to team up it would be great, but we will see how it pans out,” he said. Among his confirmed teammates on the Boston (Donegal) team are Mark Connellan of Westmeath, Mark Bradley from Tyrone and Gary Walsh from Laois. Ciaráin is very comfortable that he made the right decision at the right time to step back from the intercounty game. “I have no regrets whatsoever on what I’ve decided. I felt I needed a break after all the training and travelling. When you don’t enjoy what you are doing it’s time to take a look at it and I just wanted time to re-charge the batteries. In fact, it’s something that I probably should have done before now. “I have had some great years with Roscommon since 2014 but there was a new managerial set-up coming and it was the right time to step back. It was certainly no reflection on any manager or the set-up. My mind was made up when last season finished for Roscommon. It would not have been fair for me to go back playing and training if my mind wasn’t 100%...I just needed time away from it. “I have been at the majority of the (Roscommon) games this year and it is great to see the team going so well. I am just as enthusiastic about Roscommon winning as if I was playing myself, and with Diarmuid back now I am thrilled that they are doing so well,” he said. So how does he think Roscommon

will do in the Super 8s? “I think we will do very well. It’s difficult to talk about the matches when we don’t know the draw yet, but the way Roscommon are set up this year means that they will be very difficult to beat. We look a really good side but there are tough challenges ahead. It’s great to have a home game first; a win in that game would be huge. “Naturally I’m very friendly with the lads on the team and I was so thrilled that they won the Connacht title. They played some great football against Mayo and Galway. I’ll be watching the Super 8 matches in Boston,” he said. So what does the future hold? Will we see Ciaráin back in the primrose and blue again in future? “Oh I expect to be back. If the management at the time want me and think I have something to contribute then I would love to go back at some stage. I just wanted a break to re-fresh and re-group and I will be able to do that this summer. It’s my intention to play again but I need this break first – but needless to say, I will be wishing the lads the very best of luck this summer,” he said. Ciaráin was obviously delighted to see brother Diarmuid back to full fitness after a tough year with a serious eye injury. “I’m delighted for Diarmuid, It was this time last year he got the eye injury so it’s been a long recovery period but thankfully he is going well again”. Ciaráin is really looking forward to the summer break in Boston but he will be keeping a close eye on the Super 8s and in particular the performance of Roscommon. And no doubt Roscommon fans are looking forward to seeing him in the Roscommon jersey once again in the future!

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Ciaráin Murtagh won’t be in Hyde Park or Croke Park this summer. He made his decision and he is sticking to his guns. I admire the lad’s honesty. Unless he could give it 100% he was not going to commit to the team this year. What a lot of people do not realise is that these lads have lives outside football. He knew that if he continued on playing for Roscommon his heart wouldn’t be fully in it and that wouldn’t have been fair to the other lads on the panel. But it will be some boost to the team if he comes back next year ready for action. His ability to kick points from play and frees as well would be invaluable. Personally, I hope that Ciaráin has a summer to remember in Boston and that he comes back refreshed and ready to go again. He is a class act and it would be great to see him back in the inter-county fold. Both Ciarán Murtagh and Diarmuid Connolly are not playing for their respective counties this summer. Both are class acts. It will be interesting to see how Roscommon and Dublin get on without them!

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Fixtures picture becomes clearer!

BREAKING BALL

GAA Results AFL Division Four St. Dominic’s 6-13 St. Faithleach’s 1-11 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 1-17 Tulsk Lord Edwards 0-9 St. Joseph’s 0-11 St. Michael’s 0-10 AFL Division Five North St. Barry’s 2-8 Kilglass Gaels 1-9 Ballinameen 3-14 Shannon Gaels 1-13 Kepak Senior Hurling Championship Athleague 1-15 Pádraig Pearses 3-9 Four Roads 2-19 Roscommon Gaels 1-6 Tremane 2-15 St. Dominic’s 1-13

The Super 8s is becoming clearer ahead of the final round of qualifiers this weekend. Roscommon will begin their campaign at home to either Cavan or Tyrone in Dr. Hyde Park on Saturday, July 13th before taking on All-Ireland champions Dublin in Croke Park on Saturday, July 20th. Anthony Cunningham’s men will conclude their Super 8s matches away from home on the weekend of August 3rd/4th against either Cork or Laois.

Fixtures

Super 8s Group 2 ﬁxtures… Saturday, July 13th

Friday, July 5th

At Dr. Hyde Park: Roscommon v Tyrone/Cavan. 5 pm At Croke Park: Dublin v Cork/Laois. 7 pm

AFL Division Five Mid South (8 pm) At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v St. Brigid’s AFL Division Five North (8 pm) At Pairc Naomh Bearraí: St. Barry’s v St. Croan’s At Kilmore: Kilmore v Ballinameen At Peadar Earley Memorial Park: Michael Glavey’s v Kilglass Gaels

Saturday, July 20th At Croke Park: Cork/Laois v Tyrone/Cavan. 5 pm At Croke Park: Dublin v Roscommon. 7 pm

Saturday/Sunday, August 3rd/4th At TBC: Tyrone/Cavan v Dublin At TBC: Cork/Laois v Roscommon

Roscommon Gaels would like to sincerely thank John Keane & Sons, Roscommon for kindly sponsoring the boys’ U-14 Féile team. The team performed extremely well over the weekend.

Who will join the Rossies in Group 2? Ahead of this weekend’s final round of qualifiers, Seamus Duke took a closer look at the two games involving Roscommon’s potential Super 8s opponents… Cavan v Tyrone on Saturday in Clones at 5 pm Why it matters: The winners of this match will be travelling to Dr. Hyde Park to play Roscommon the following weekend in Round One of the Super 8s. The form: After receiving a lesson from Donegal, Tyrone has reverted to the more cautious style which got them to the All-Ireland final last year. They have breezed through to this stage and were especially impressive against Kildare last Saturday. Colm Kavanagh is their anchor player, and with Cathal McShane improving with every game at full-forward, Mickey Harte’s men look a formidable outfit. Add in Peter Harte, Darren McCurry and Mattie Donnelly in attack it’s a potent

mix. The controversial Tiernan McCann will be back this weekend after his two-match ban and he adds some sparkle. Cavan have had a great year under Mickey Graham and there was no shame in losing out to Donegal in the Ulster final. Although they were well-beaten they managed to score 2-16 which is a creditable total. Gearoid McKiernan is the heartbeat of the team with Dara McVeety, Killian Clarke, and Martin Reilly adding experience and class. Prospects: In the modern era Tyrone hold the whip hand against Cavan and it was certainly the draw the Breffni men didn’t want. Mickey Graham has been a breath of fresh air this year for Cavan and their huge following will be hoping against hope that they can score a rare win against Mickey Harte’s side. But we are in the big time now and Tyrone are on a roll. I will be very surprised if the Red Hand don’t win with at least five or six points to spare. Prediction: Tyrone

Cork v Laois on Saturday at Semple Stadium at 5 pm Why it matters: The winners of this match will be at home to Roscommon in the third series of games in the Super 8s on the August Bank Holiday weekend. The form: Both sides will come into this match in a positive frame of mind. Cork were more than competitive against Kerry in the Munster final and if they had taken all the goal chances they created then Laois would have different opponents on Saturday. As it was they came out of that decider in the knowledge that they can compete at the top level despite their disastrous league campaign. They look very competitive around the middle where Killian O’Hanlon, Ian Maguire and the very impressive Ruari Deane gave Kerry plenty to think about. Brian Hurley and Paul Kerrigan supply the experience up front. However, further back they look vulnerable. That could be good news for a Laois side who are

Saturday, July 6th AFL Division Four (7 pm) At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Boyle At Kilteevan: St. Joseph’s v St. Dominic’s

Sunday, July 7th People Sport’s Seamus Duke believes Tyrone and Cork will be joining Roscommon and AllIreland champions Dublin in Group 2 of the Super 8s.

Kepak Senior Hurling Championship At Woodmount: Four Roads v Pádraig Pearses. 2 pm At Woodmount: St. Dominic’s v Oran. 3.30 pm At Woodmount: Athleague v Roscommon Gaels. 5 pm

Ladies update Results The Abbey Hotel Ladies SFC Éire Óg/Michael Glavey’s 7-15 Pádraig Pearses 1-5 Clann na nGael 4-6 Shannon Gaels 2-9 St. Mary’s 8-10 Western Gaels 5-14 McNeill’s Foodstore & Catering Ladies IFC Kilglass Gaels 6-17 St. Brigid’s 8-5 Keenan’s Bar & Restaurant Ladies JFC St. Croan’s 4-11 St. Barry’s 2-12 Strokestown 4-15 Kilmore 1-7 Roscommon Gaels 2-13 St. Michael’s/St. Ronan’s 2-2 Kilbride II 4-6 Oran 5-3

motoring along nicely under Kerryman John Sugrue. The Kingston brothers, Paul and Donie, along with Evan O’Carroll are top class forwards. John O’Loughlin and Kieran Lillis are a very competent midfield pairing. Prospects: Laois will be the underdogs going into this game and after being promoted in the league and having reached this stage of the championship they are in bonus territory and that will suit them. They can go

out and play with the freedom of little or no expectation. While Cork were good against Kerry they have recent memories of a terrible league campaign earlier in the year when they couldn’t survive in Division Two. This could well be the most open game of the weekend and a very high-scoring affair as both sides have sharp attacking players. I have a slight fancy for Cork. Prediction: Cork

Fixtures Sunday, July 7th The Abbey Hotel Ladies SFC (12 pm) St. Mary’s v Shannon Gaels Clann na nGael v Western Gaels Kilbride v Michael Glavey’s/Éire Óg McNeill’s Foodstore & Catering Ladies IFC (12 pm) St. Ciaran’s v Boyle St. Dominic’s v Kilglass Gaels Keenan’s Bar & Restaurant Ladies JFC Castlerea v St. Croan’s Strokestown v Four Roads St. Faithleach’s v Kilmore

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Roscommon outfit. On a balmy evening in perfect conditions Shane Curran’s men could not be faulted for effort as they flooded the half-back line and attempted to deny a very highly-rated Galway outfit space to play and they succeeded in that for the most part in the early stages. Slick movement and superb attacking play saw Rory Cunningham, Darragh Silke (free) and Padraig Costello put the visitors into the lead by the 8th minute. But Roscommon had edged into a surprise lead by the 13th minute. First, goalkeeper Aaron Brady stroked over a ’45 in the 11th minute and two minutes later Gerry Galvin’s shot looked an easy save for Galway goalkeeper Oran Burke but the

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The records will show that Galway advanced as expected to the Eirgrid Connacht U-20 final against Mayo but behind the headlines is a story of a huge Roscommon effort and at no stage did Padraig Joyce’s men look like they would have the easy passage that most pundits were expecting. Roscommon can point to at least two missed clear goal chances and a penalty in the 61st minute which was kicked over for a point by Brian Derwin. It has to be said that while Galway were the better side and played some great football at times, they were given the fright of their lives by a very gritty and determined

Corofin man let the ball slip through his hands and Roscommon were ahead. But it was Galway who responded with some quality scores after the goal. Matthew Tierney (a long-range free), Liam Boyle and Ross Mahon clipped over points from play to re-establish Galway’s superiority. Paul Carey (free) and a super Ronan Dowd point added to Roscommon’s score but Galway always looked dangerous going forward and Roscommon’s inability to win their own kick-outs was proving costly for them. At half-time Galway led by 0-11 to 1-3. In the third quarter Roscommon dug in and they denied Galway any space to play at all. There were only three points in the third quarter with Roscommon scoring two from James Fitzpatrick and a Ronan Dowd free. But the effort that the Roscommon players were putting in was beginning to take its toll and Galway eased home to

victory after that. Outstanding attackers Rory Cunningham and Matthew Tierney could always engineer a score and they were able to point from distance to the home side at arm’s length. Roscommon were awarded a penalty as the clock slipped into injury-time but Brian Derwin’s shot flew over the crossbar and any chance Roscommon had was gone. So an expected win for Galway but Roscommon have gone out with their heads held high after a huge effort. Aaron Brady, Niall Higgins, Dylan Sumner and Ronan Dowd were all excellent on the night for a highly motivated Roscommon side. But football class told in the end and heart and determination was just not good enough. Galway: Oran Burke; Ross Mahon (0-1), Sean Mulkerrin, Eoghan McFadden; Liam Boyle (0-1), Ciaran Potter, Jack Kirrane; Matthias Barrett, Michael Collins; Matthew Tierney (0-3,

A Gerry Galvin goal had given Roscommon a surprise lead early on buy Galway came good to win last night’s Eirgrid U-20 Connacht semi-final in Kiltoom.

2 frees), Gavin Burke, Ben O’Connell; Darragh Silke (0-3, frees), Padraig Costello (0-2, 1 free), Rory Cunningham (0-4). Subs: Liam Costello (0-2) for Collins (26), Jack Glynn for Kirrane (45), Jason Reilly for Mulkerrin (b/c 47), Eoin Mannion (0-1) for Costello (50), Conor Newell

for O’Connell (53), Jason Reilly for Burke (58). Roscommon: Aaron Brady (0-1 ’45), Robbie Dolan; Michael Conboy, Niall Higgins, Gerry Galvin (10); Dylan Sumner, Padraig Halpin; Daire Keenan, Ronan Dowd (0-3, frees), Jonathan Hester; James Fitzpatrick (0-1), Paul Carey

Horses for Courses Bellewstown Festival continues with three more days of racing, today at 5.25 pm and tomorrow at 5.25 pm, both on the level with the final day over obstacles on Saturday at 4.40 pm. There is also racing with a mixed card at Tipperary today at 5.35 pm, tomorrow there is a national hunt card at Wexford starting at 5.35 pm and on Saturday a flat card at Naas at 1.35 pm. Sunday racing is a flat card at Greenmount Park in Limerick, away at 1.50 pm. Roscommon has a flat card on Monday at 6 pm and a national hunt card on Tuesday, also at 6 pm.

Curragh Review Five ran last Friday in the Juddmonte Pretty Polly Stakes and Aidan O’Brien ran Oaks runnerup Pink Dogwood, 11/10 favourite, and Magic Wand, 9/2, but had to give way to son Joseph’s Iredessa, 8/1, who finished 2¼l and 1¼l in front of Magic Wand and Pink Dogwood. On Saturday, eight horses ran in the Irish Derby with five representing Ballydoyle and Aidan O’Brien. O’Brien trained his 13th win in the race and the first three home, but it was one of his outsiders, Sovereign at 33/1, who led virtually pillar to post beating stable mates Anthony Van Dyke, the favourite and Norway by 6l and 2½l. The winner was ridden by Padraig Beggy who only had

nine rides in Ireland this year and this was his first winner. Beggy won the Epsom Derby on another O’Brien outsider, Wings Of Eagles, two years ago. Madhmoon finished 4th for octogenarian Kevin Prendergast.

Roscommon Preview Brian Kavanagh of Horse Racing Ireland of will officially open the new weigh room complex on Monday after the second race. Monday’s card is an all flat fixture featuring the Lenebane Listed Stakes supported by the opening EBF sponsored maiden race confined to 2-Y-Os with 24 entered. Next up is the Property Partners Earley Auctioneers handicap for 3-Y-O+ fillies with 21 potential runners. A 3-Y-O+ handicap sponsored by the local SuperValu supermarkets follows, it is confined to apprentices in Ireland and has the largest entry of the day with 41 entries. All 3 opening races are run over 7f. The first middle distance race, a 1m 1f maiden for 3-Y-O fillies with 23 entries and sponsored by Irish Stallion Farms EBF, is next up. The fifth race is a 3-Y-O handicap race again over 1m 1f sponsored by the Roscommon Herald with 13 entries. The sixth race on the card is

the Listed Lenebane Stakes, the feature race, and is run over 1m 3f and has a very good entry of 17 horses and racing closes with the 13 strong field for the Budweiser Maiden for 4-Y-O+ again over 1m 3f. Of the 17 entered in the Lenebane Stakes, a third of the field (6) are from Aidan O’Brien’s with three for Jessica Harrington and two from Michael Halford and Willie Mullins. The field is completed with one each from the yards of Joseph O’Brien, Dermot Weld, Fozzy Stack and Jim Bolger. There are a lot of winners in the Listed Lenabane Stakes and Jessica Harrington’s filly Camphor is seeking a hattrick. She is following the route taken by last year’s winner Kalaxana having won the Ulster Oaks but all four of her runs were on yielding or good to yielding. She will have to beat the Ballydoyle selection, one of which, South Sea Pearl, finished third in the Irish derby. Pat Martin’s recent winners Goodnite Irina a recent winner at Leopardstown is in the second race and could go in again. His Very Smart, landed a recent gamble at Down Royal and if she gets in could be worth an e/w bet. Don’t forget to round off the day’s racing with singer Henry and The Usual Suspects in the main bar. The Best Turned Out in each race is sponsored

by Lynch Flooring. Tuesday sees an all national hunt card opening with the Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle sponsored by JP McManus over 2m 4f with prizes for the first 3 jockeys home along with the groom of the winner followed by The Connolly Red Mills Novice Hurdle over 2m 4f, the feature race on the card. Mrs Helen Mee-O’Farrelly sponsors the third race, the Larry O’Farrelly Memorial Handicap Hurdle, over 2m. Next up is the 3m Leo Dolan Memorial Athleague Handicap Hurdle for 4-Y-Os+. Racing over the major obstacles starts with the fifth race, a Mares Beginners Chase over 2m 5f. The penultimate race is a Handicap Chase over 2m, and racing ends with a bumper for mares over 2m, confined to amateur and claiming professional lady riders sponsored by Irish Stallion Farms EBF. Music after racing in the main bar is by local musician Derek Campbell and the BTO is sponsored by YKSigns, Athleague. The ever-popular Ladies Day on Monday is once again generously sponsored by SuperValu, Co. Roscommon. First Prize is €1,200, while the other nine finalists will receive a €100 prize. Celebrity Judge on the evening will be County Tipperary Fashion Blogger and Columnist Gretta Peters.

(0-1 free), Dylan Ruane, Ciaran Lawless for Keenan (h/t), Sean Hanly for Killoran (34), Tim Lambe for Conroy (36), Brian Derwin (0-1, pen) for Fitzpatrick (44), Cian Corcoran for Sumner (51), Thomas O’Rourke for Ruane (56). Referee: Jerome Henry (Mayo)

by Tom Red

The Aga Khan’s Kalaxana and Chris Hayes winning last year’s Lenebane Stakes for Michael Halford.

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Ronan McNally’s The Jam Man followed up Monday weeks controversial win in Southwell on Sunday with another easy win at Cartmel with Aidan Coleman aboard again. There was no steward’s enquiry after this race. McNally and Coleman were called in both before and after the race at Southwell. With only four weeks to go to the 150th Galway Racing Festival, British lady rider Bryony Frost, last season’s champion conditional jockey across channel, hopes to ride Paul Nicholls’ Black Corton in the Galway Plate. Frost has ridden the 8-YO in his last 16 steeplechases winning eight times including two Grade 2 and a Grade 1, the Kauto Star Novice Chase at Kempton.

Gemma McDonagh, Headford, Paul Finnegan, Ballygar, Shun O’Reilly, Kiltoom and are off to Roscommon on Monday and Tuesday compliments of Michael Finneran and his board. Don’t forget to collect your tickets in the office. First chance to win one of three pairs of tickets for the Kilbeggan meeting on July 19th. To win, please let us know which horse won the Irish Derby at the Curragh last Saturday? Answers on a postcard to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon or by email to tomred17@gmail.com by 12 pm on July 17th. Please 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.

Roscommon People Friday 05 July 2019