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e l p o e WATCHING P With PAUL HEALY

So…do anything interesting over the weekend? Well, I enjoyed Sunday. The hurling and all that… How did the day go? I started by going to Mass. The sermon? How was the sermon? Well, the sermon I couldn’t avoid hearing was the one that codger from across the road was delivering to all and sundry. I don’t understand… Well, I was a little late, so I admit that I stood at the back of the Church. No shame in that… Not if you pay heed to the priest! But that codger from across the road, he wouldn’t stop talking… To you? To anyone who would listen. What was he on about? Well, I was determined to hear the priest – and indeed to fully take part in the Mass – but EVERYONE could hear the codger! …and his specialised subject was? Oh, he went on about everything under the sun… Starting with the sun, no doubt! Of course! The weather, first and foremost! Was that it? Was that it? Was that it! He talked about the weather…and the bog…and the price of a pint…Brexit…Boris…Leo…the traffic… and work. Was THAT it? …and the hurling…and the football…and Shane Ross…and the farming…and the moon landing… The moon landing? Yeah, mad stuff…another world. Different planet. Well, I dunno, I think it’s officially a satellite. Wha’?

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The moon, it’s a satellite. Oh right. Anyway, he also mentioned Trump and the Galway Races and the price of property and bad drivers and finding it hard to keep kids entertained in the summer and… He didn’t mention… Wha’? It! He didn’t mention…it! Please tell me he didn’t mention IT! What? THE WAR? As in ‘Don’t mention the war’? No! Did he mention…Love Island? Oh that! Oh yeah, he reckoned it’s pure rubbish, but he likes yer wan from Ballymahon. But he wouldn’t watch it in a month of Sundays. He wouldn’t watch it, but still he knows

about that lady from Ballymahon! Well, yeah…I see what you mean. Anyways, he blamed Gaybo… Wha’? Gay Byrne. He blamed Gaybo. For all the ills of society. For the likes of Love Island. ‘Gaybo’s to blame for falling standards, low morals and so on’…that’s what he said. Bit of an old record, that…you’re in Perry Como territory there. I know, but I’m only telling you what the codger said! Ah, don’t get me wrong, Mass was very nice, big turnout, the codger’s not a bad fella. Mind you, it was a bit awkward when old Murphy came in. Old Murphy? Yeah, he took the codger to court over land about ten years ago. How was it awkward? When it came to the sign of peace. Everyone was watching. But fair play, they shook hands. Ah lovely! Maybe the codger is an old softie… Yeah, not the worst. Actually, I had a word with him outside the Church, didn’t mind chatting to him then…once the actual Mass was over. So how was he outside the Church? Oh, much the same. I made the mistake of saying we’re in a changing world, very fast-paced, things aren’t as they were … you know…my usual whine. And? I swear, the codger said: “I’ll tell you what’s wrong with society! People don’t listen! Manners are gone out the window! There’s no respect! Some people just go on and on, oblivious to others! I mean, I don’t know if you noticed those young fellas whispering at the back of the Church just now…it was shocking!”

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PIC OF THE WEEK… Spike the pony tried to claim ‘Bride’ Jenny’s bouquet at the ‘Mock Western Wedding’ which took place at Kenny’s Bar as part of Ballintubber Heritage Festival last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Two magnificent All-Ireland Hurling semi-finals. After a slow start to the championship, normal service has been restored. This hurling…it’s majestic, magnificent. Warriors. Wonderful. What ‘they’ say is true: it’s probably a contender for ‘greatest sport on the planet’ status…

What we didn’t like…

That Prime Time investigates report into the ‘Hyde and Seek’ creches…very disturbing.

The ‘Quip of the Week’ Award New UK PM Boris Johnson says if our neighbours leave the EU without a deal, it will be the fault of the remaining EU countries. Pretty funny!

The ‘Rural Ireland isn’t dead’ Award We were well impressed with the crowds attending festivals in Roos-

Our Alternative Awards key, Boyle, Ballintubber and Castlerea (which is only starting) and indeed the Donamon Picnic/Family Day. True, these are annual one-offs, but they highlight – yet again – how resilient, creative, passionate and loyal people are in rural Ireland. Message to central Government? We can sort this…just give us a bit of positive discrimination…starting with decent broadband.

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PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor

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Festival season in County Roscommon and surrounding areas is, if Maria Bailey will forgive the expression, in full swing – and the weather’s being kind too. We went to Rooskey on Sunday, where the local Heritage Festival was easing towards a successful finale. This year, our friends in Rooskey went for a week-long festival. The event attracted great crowds and provided lots of entertainment. Indeed the sight of cars lining both sides of the village street on Sunday was a reminder of times past, when Rooskey’s famous (now sadly idle) bacon factory was in its prime. But Rooskey is bouncing back from the setbacks of recent years (closure of the factory, village being bypassed, the recession, downturn of the angling industry and so on). It was nice to see that a new café has opened beside the former Crew’s Inn pub. The new business (formerly Eileen’s Hairdressers) was bustling on Sunday! We decided to stay in Rooskey on Sunday evening…along with many more Rooskeyites who had returned to the village for the festival. There was a great buzz in the village, as there was most evenings last week. Meanwhile, festival fever continues throughout the area. The Boyle Arts Festival has once again been a great success. The O’Carolan Harp Festival is taking place over the coming days and is well worth checking out. Castlerea Rose Festival kicked off with a colourful opening parade last Sunday, and I know that committee chairperson John Mulligan and his colleagues have a great schedule lined up. Last Sunday’s annual Family Day at Donamon Castle was once again a great success. What a wonderful annual event this is. We were sorry to miss it. The great Danny Burke was MC. Well done to Sean Beirne and his committee colleagues. Meanwhile, the Ballintubber Heritage Weekend took place last weekend, and was one of the highlights of the month-long celebrations there. We sent photographer Michael McCormack along to the Mock Wedding which was held in Kenny’s – and

Ann, Anna and Luke Brady pictured at the recent Family Fun Day at Donamon Castle. Pic: Mick McCormack

judging by his photos, it seems to have been a brilliant evening’s entertainment! Meanwhile, the nationally renowned Ballygar Carnival starts today (Thursday, August 1st). This year’s gala event is a very special one, as it’s the 75th annual Ballygar Carnival. It promises to be a great familyoriented celebration.

These great communal events showcase the wonderful spirit in our communities and also have the effect of lifting the mood – and boosting local businesses. They are also great examples of the magnificent voluntary sector in our midst. Here’s hoping the sun keeps shining on ‘festival season’.

‘Mystery music men’ revealed…almost A number of readers have recently got in touch with us here in the Roscommon People in relation to our request for information on this photograph. A reader had previously submitted the photograph and explained that it was from “a calendar of ‘The Times Showband’, which was picked up at a dance in the Casino Ballroom in Castlerea in 1977”. Our correspondent wondered if any of our readers recognised this band and its members. One reader, Mike Lannon, of Swarbriggs, a shoe shop in Mullingar, called in identifying some of the showband members featured in the photograph. In the background, second from the left, is Des Doherty, and third from the left, Vinnie Baker. In the foreground, on extreme left is Billy Whyte,

and second from the left is Greg Donnelly. The reader also mentioned Johnny Dellaman, Mullingar, as manager. Another reader, Martina Murray, Four Roads, also got in contact after sending on

the photograph to her uncle, Kieran Sullivan – living in London but originally from Banagher, Co. Offaly – who is “an avid music fan and has a vast knowledge of showbands!” He identified the band

in question as former members of the The Drifters. Back row left is Jimmy Horan, Mullingar, bass guitarist. Beside him, once again identified was Des Doherty, also known as The Doc, who played the keyboards. He also identified the man furthest right as Joey Gilhenny, playing the trombone, and mentioned a man named Donal Aughey who was the drummer of this band but isn’t pictured in the photo. Thanks to all those readers who got in touch in order to help us to identify our mystery music men. One member still remains unidentified, however, so any further information about the group would be welcome. (Further responses to the Roscommon People at Abbey Street, Roscommon, email: paul@roscommonpeople.ie)

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Plight of Bord na Móna workers may be a signal of worse to come  SEAN MAHON, former President of Roscommon Chamber of Commerce

It is extremely worrying when semistate companies lay off employees – whether seasonal or permanent. What is taking place in the power station in Lanesboro and more recently Shannonbridge and the significance of it for Bord na Móna should be ringing alarm bells across the midlands and west. Looking at Lanesboro and the speed with which Bord na Mona reacted to the suspension of operations at the power station is extremely worrying. We still do not know how long the power station will be closed. Initial suggestions were four weeks, then twelve weeks. Who knows! The speed that Bord na Móna proceeded with issuing protective notices, laying off seasonal employees

and putting permanent employees on unpaid leave starting July 18th (where ESB operations were only suspended on July 5th), was unseemly, and suggests that the unfortunate events assist a wider plan for Bord na Móna to shed its seasonal staff and reposition itself for its future without any regard for its employees and the effects of their actions on the wider community and region. Bord na Móna has over sixty bogs across the region. It plans to stop cutting turf on them by 2025. Also, the government climate action plan requires a move away from turf production. Bord na Móna and the government know this is going to happen. It is incumbent on both to have replacement jobs ready before then. We don’t need a taskforce after the wipe-out. We need replacement jobs to be in place to ensure ‘the just transition’ that government and Bord na Mona speak of. Any plans must be brought forward and actioned. The employees laid off would be better employed rehabilitating the bogs for carbon sequestration. This is what both the government and Bord na Móna envisioned taking place in the future. The time is now.

biomass, the future of both Lanesboro and Shannonbridge power stations are in jeopardy. This is not just about the Bord na Móna workers. It is potentially about our region’s economic life. We have to be alive to the potential catastrophe, as we have seen the closures and the job losses will occur much faster than the creation of the replacement jobs and investment.

You have to ask, is this a taste of what is coming down the track? There must be measures put in place now. We have witnessed in the last few weeks the instantaneous consequences of a temporary closure of Lanesboro power station. The plans to deal with these consequences are spread over twenty years. There will be another generation lost if something isn’t done before the implementation of the climate action plan. A just transition means nothing if you haven’t put the replacement jobs (not plans) in place. It is not just the responsibility of the affected employees and families to protest. The businesses and business

organisations, including chambers of commerce, must demand action. The recent decision of An Bord Pleanala to refuse permission for the Shannonbridge power plant to transition from peat burning to wood burning (biomass) should be a clarion call for action from everyone. Lanesboro power station plans are already advanced to likewise transition from peat burning to wood burning. What if An Bord Pleanala takes a similar view regarding the redevelopment of the Lanesboro power station? The concern is that such permissions will not be successful and if they cannot burn peat and can’t get permission to ‘transition’ from peat to

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It is not just the responsibility of the affected employees and families to protest. The businesses and business organisations, including chambers of commerce, must demand action

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CIVIC AMENITY SITES PLEASE NOTE AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS Closed – Monday 5th August, 2019 Open – Friday 2nd August, Saturday 3rd August & Tuesday 6th August, 2019 Open 8.00 a.m. – 16.00 p.m. — ROSCOMMON: OPEN THROUGH LUNCH

ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT NOTICES TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12

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

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

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

Road to be closed:

R295 from its junction with the R294 in Mocmoyne to its junction with the R293 in Ballymote.

Period of Closure:

8.00 am on Monday 19th of August 2019 to 6.00 pm on Thursday 22nd of August, 2019.

Alternative Routes:

Via R294 & R293. and Vice Versa

Road to be closed:

R285 from its junction with the R284 in Keadew West to its junction with the N4 in Ardcarn.

Period of Closure:

8.00 am on Friday 23rd of August 2019 to 6.00 pm on Wednesday 28th of August, 2019.

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Via N4, R280 & R284. and Vice Versa

Road to be closed:

R284 from its junction with the R285 in Keadew West to its junction with the L1008 in Castletenison.

Period of Closure:

8.00 am on Thursday 29th of August 2019 to 6.00 pm on Wednesday 4th September 2019.

Alternative Routes:

Via L1008 and R285. and Vice Versa

Road to be closed:

R284 from its junction with the R285 in Keadew West to its junction with the L1016 in Lustia.

Period of Closure:

Wednesday 4th September 2019 to 6.00 pm on Tuesday 10th September 2019.

Alternative Routes:

Via R285 and R280, and Vice Versa

Road to be closed:

R370 from its junction with the R368 in Cortober to its junction with the N61 in Rathallen.

Period of Closure:

Monday 9th September 2019 to 6.00 pm on Thursday 12th September 2019.

Alternative Routes:

Via R368, R369 and N61, and Vice Versa

Reason for Closures: To facilitate essential road repairs and road overlays. 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 6th August 2019 Eugene Dwyer, Acting Director of Services

Road to be Closed:

N5 at its Junction with the R368 in Strokestown to its Junction with the N61 at Tulsk

Period of Closure:

Monday 12th August to Friday 16th August, 2019 Inclusive

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N5 Westbound traffic: Take R368 in Strokestown to Fourmilehouse, take N61 from Fourmilehouse to Tulsk, arrive at N5 Tulsk & continue westbound. N5 Eastbound traffic will travel the reverse route.

Reason for Closure:

To facilitate Road Works/ Resurfacing on the N5 at Tulsk Village.

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. Road to be closed:

L7057 from the junction of L7057 and L1813 at Mote Park to the junction of L7057 and L1812 at Slevinagee

Period of Closure:

30th July 2019 to 30th August 2019

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Reason for Closure:

To facilitate emergency conservation repairs to Derrydonnell Bridge.

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Lecarrow Community NS to open under GRETB Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) has announced that Lecarrow Community National School, formerly St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National School, Lecarrow, will reopen for the 2019/2020 school year under the patronage of GRETB. This follows the transfer of patronage from the Diocese of Elphin to GRETB. It will be the first community national school in Co. Roscommon and the GRETB has said it offers a progressive model of primary education underpinned by a unique multidenominational ethos. Community National Schools are managed by Education and Training

Boards and are publicly funded, publicly managed, multidenominational schools. David Leahy, Chief Executive of Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board, recently expressed his gratitude for those who made Lecarrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new school possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to thank in particular Bishop Kevin Doran and Fr. Ray Milton for their support and confidence in GRETB. GRETB, which is already patron to 20 post-primary schools in Galway and Roscommon, believes that more diversity is required to meet the changing needs of our population and is excited to work with staff, pu-

pils, parents and the wider community of Lecarrow Community National School in delivering greater choice in primary education in County Roscommon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having GRETB as patron means the school will benefit from a broad range of services and supports for their Board of Management and staff, such as administrative, financial, IT, HR, corporate governance and buildings. This ensures that the staff of the school have more time to focus on excellence in teaching and learning,â&#x20AC;? he said. GRETB are inviting all enquiries regarding enrolment at the school on 091-874519 or cns@gretb.ie.

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Hollie for Miss Universe Ireland event today Miss Universe Connacht Hollie Hersey from Boyle, Co. Roscommon recently attended the launch of Miss Universe Ireland. Zero One Salon on Wicklow Street, Dublin, hosted a glamorous pamper night for contestants, special guests and members of the public.

This was the finalistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; final hurrah before they grace the stage at the grand final of Miss Universe Ireland which takes place on Thursday, August 1st in the Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin 2. Tickets are still available for purchase via eventbrite.

Roscommon Show launch is next Thursday Roscommon Agricultural Show will take place on Saturday, the 17th of August next. With extra classes lined up, and a prize fund of â&#x201A;Ź50,000, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show is set to be bigger and better than ever before. There will be free kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; entertainment on the day. Entry is free. Volunteers will be needed on the day.

Meetings take place every Thursday night at 9.30 pm in Hannonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hotel, Roscommon. For further information, call Damian Hannon (Chairperson) on 086-8509845, or Christy Tully (PRO) on 086-2209338. The Show launch will be held on Thursday, August 8th in Hannonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hotel at 9 pm. All are welcome.

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€2.6m spent on agency staff locally in ﬁrst ﬁve months of 2019 Sinn Féin spokesperson for Roscommon Claire Kerrane says that Roscommon and Portiuncula hospitals spent €2.6 million in the first five months of 2019 due to a “failure to address the recruitment and retention crisis”. Commenting on figures released to Sinn Féin health spokesperson, Deputy Louise O’Reilly, Ms. Kerrane said that “rampant” spending on temporary agency staff continues – instead of a

policy of directly employing staff. This approach, she said, is financially crippling the health service. “The data from the HSE revealed that the health service has spent over €135 million on agency staff in the first five months of the year. That is a spending of €900,000 a day on agency staff in hospitals and community healthcare organisations. “The reliance on agency staff in Ros-

common and Portiuncula hospitals is enormous and very worrying – in five months, over €1.2 million was spent in Roscommon and over €1.4 million at Portiuncula”. Ms. Kerrane said that since Fine Gael came to government in 2011 the health service has spent over €2.1 billion on temporary agency staff. “Sinn Féin continuously raised this matter with the Minister for Health

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€57,727.77 is to be provided in first response funding for County Roscommon under the CLÁR Programme, Senator Maura Hopkins has said. Senator Hopkins stated: “My colleague, Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, has informed me that he is making this funding available to Roscommon Sub Aqua and Lough Ree Sub Aqua in order to support their first response work. “Roscommon Sub Aqua is to receive €46,847.77 for the purchase of a new boat and van. Lough Ree Sub Aqua is to receive €6,680.00 for a new boat and trailer”.

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The Castlerea Agricultural Trade & Craft Show takes place at Castlerea Cooperative Mart on Monday, August 5th. All are welcome. For more information, contact show secretaries Sara Sharkey (083-8087917) or Elaine Quinn (086-3010409), email castlereaagriculturalshow@gmail.com or check out the Castlerea Show Facebook page.

Annual Duck Race in Castlecoote The annual Castlecoote Duck Race will take place on Sunday, August 11th at 4 pm. This is a fun evening for all the family so come along and cheer on your duck as they sail up the river at Castlecoote. Ducks are €5 each and are on sale locally. Burgers and sausages available on the day – all in aid of Tidy Towns. Thanks to all for supporting Castlecoote Tidy Towns.

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It’s August … it’s holiday season … it’s Roscommon Races! Roscommon Races stages its next fixture on Tuesday, the 6th of August, with the first of seven scheduled races due off at 5.40 pm. It is an all National Hunt card, featuring three hurdle races, three chases and a bumper. This meeting stages the first three-year-old hurdle race of the season, namely the Railway Bar 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle. Roscommon Racecourse would like to thank its generous sponsors for the evening, including the Railway Bay, Paul Byron Shoes, Class Grass, JF Hanley, Michael Holland Tyres and the EBF. The best turned out prize in each race is sponsored by P&G Cards. This meeting comes hot on the heels of the Galway Festival. Racing is thriving in this part of the country. A spokesperson for Roscommon Races said: “We have been very lucky this year in that our attendances have been very solid and as it is the holiday time, we do hope to see plenty of people here over the coming weeks. “Racecourse Manager Michael Finneran would like to thank everyone who has supported the racecourse in whatever way for our earlier meetings this year and we do hope to see them all again at this meeting”. There is music in the main bar after the second last race with Billy Garvin. Admission prices are as follows: adults, €15; with OAPs/students, €10; and the Ros Special is available to all, which consists of admission, race card, a two-course meal and a €10 betting voucher for €35. Also, attractive discounts on group bookings. For enquires, please email contact@roscommonracecourse.ie or phone 087-2203288.

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NewsPeople Car Boot Sale for Cancer Support There will be a Car Boot Sale in aid of Roscommon Cancer Support Centre at Casey’s Supermac’s this Saturday (August 3rd) from 9 am to 3 pm. Cost is €15 per car/ van, and there is no need to book.

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Kilcroan Cemetery clean-up this Saturday

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The Kilcroan Cemetery clean-up continues on Saturday, August 11th and the rota is as follows: Margaret Joyce, Bernie Flynn, Marie Finan, Mary Rowntree, Eileen Joyce, Eileen Kane, Breda Muldoon, Johnny Kenny, Shane Gunning, Des Joyce, Michael Gillooley, Marty Nally, Noel, Egan, Seamus Connolly, Liam O’Brien, Tommy Joyce, Tom Flynn and Kieran Mahon.

The annual Cemetery Masses in Kilkerrin/Clonberne Parish will take place in Kilkerrin Cemetery on Monday, August 5th at 12 noon and in Clonberne Cemetery on Sunday, August 11th at 11 am (weather permitting). Please let people know who may wish to come home for this occasion. Cemetery maintenance envelopes will be taken up at these Masses.

Special Mass for Healing in Curraghboy A Special Mass for Healing will take place at Our Lady Star of the Sea Prayer Centre on Friday, August 9th, commencing at 8 pm. The celebrant will be Fr. John Walsh. Confessions will be available from 7 pm prior to the commencement of Holy Mass. Individual blessings for healing and Benediction will take place after Mass. All are most welcome. Contact 086-4054489

Cemetery Sunday Mass Cemetery Sunday Mass will take place in Cloontuskert Cemetery on Sunday, August 11th, at 6 pm.

which will take in counties Roscommon, Longford and Leitrim, will start at 10 am while the 80k will begin at 12 pm and the 40k at 2 pm. The staggered start times will allow each cyclist to rendezvous in Knockcroghery ahead of the finish.

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7th annual Darragh Kenny Memorial Cycle The 7th annual Darragh Kenny Memorial Cycle, supported by Lecarrow Lazers and in aid of Croí, will take place on Saturday, August 17th from Lecarrow. The cycle is organised each year by the family and friends of Darragh Kenny, who passed away suddenly in January 2013.

There will also be one other event taking place in Lecarrow in aid of Croí in the run-up to the Darragh Kenny Memorial Cycle. A darts tournament will take place in Coffey’s Pub on Saturday, August 10th. All are welcome. The cycle will feature three different scenic routes including 40k, 80k and 150k and each will start and finish from St. John’s Community Centre in Lecarrow. The 150k route,

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Green agenda is great … but let’s not destroy Rural Ireland Consider this sequence of events over recent weeks and months… 1: The Green Party gets a huge vote in the Euro and local elections. 2: The EPA (a state organisation) brings the ESB (a semi-state body) to court over the warm water discharge into the River Shannon which has been going on for over 40 years and which attracted thousands of tourists to Lanesboro every year. It stops electricity generation in Lanesboro, threatening the security of around 150 jobs. 3: An Bord Pleanala (a semi-state body) refuses to sanction planning permission for the ESB to change the raw material for Shannonbridge Power station to biomass from 2020. Hundreds more jobs are put at risk. 4: Bord na Mona make an operating profit for the year of €41 million, but the redundancy programme and their search for alternative business turns that into a €50 million loss for the year. It is very clear that the ‘Green Agenda’ has accelerated the push to close down the use of peat to generate electricity altogether – with the prospect of the loss of hundreds of jobs in the midlands. Despite promises from the Government, the vast majority of the workers concerned are in their 50s and 60s and there is not likely to be alternative employment for them. I attended the recent protest meeting in Lanesboro and while there were very passionate speeches from everyone there – including from local politicians – it certainly looks to me that Bord na Mona peat produc-

tion, and the reign of the power stations in Lanesboro and Shannonbridge, is coming to the end very soon. It will be the end of an era in this area if that proves to be the case. Then last week the Climate Change Council recommended that the Irish Dairy Herd should be cut in half by the year 2030. Add to that the Taoiseach and his Ministers, who have promised that there will be sharp increases in carbon taxes in the forthcoming Budget. Anyone who needs a diesel car to go to work in areas where there is no public transport will be severely affected.

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There are chimneys belching out more pollution in three streets in Beijing in a year than there is in this entire country!

The chances of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit are now very high since Boris Johnson has assumed power in the UK, and all indications are that that it would have a disastrous effect on the Irish economy and on Rural Ireland in particular. The situation with electric cars has not been thought out properly either. The infrastructure that is needed for the majority of people to operate electric vehicles is simply not there and it may take many decades before it is. Driving electric cars sounds like a great idea, but did anyone seriously look into the practicalities of such a fundamental change in Irish transport habits? The Green agenda is gaining momentum – and it all makes so much sense. There is no doubt that climate change must be tackled. But the big question is, are we doing it fairly here in this country? The onward march of the Greens and their increasing vote means that the main political parties are trying to muscle in on the action. Are the people of Rural Ireland the ones who are going to suffer the most as a result of this race? I fully realise that we have to be seen to be acting in response to the possible effects of the changing climate but we must have a coherent and sensible plan, one that will not devastate Rural Ireland. The facts of the matter are that there are chimneys belching out more pollution in three streets in Beijing in a year than there is in this entire country! Until the Chinese and the Americans take climate change seriously we are wasting our time on it here in this small country.

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Denis Naughten, TD has welcomed confirmation that a second air ambulance, based in County Cork, has become operational. He pointed out that it will take pressure off the air ambulance based in Athlone and provide more comprehensive air ambulance coverage throughout the country. Denis Naughten says he secured a commitment to establish a second air ambulance covering the southern part of the country as part of the Programme for Government and to have it incorporated into the Department of Health’s plan for the reform of trauma services across the country. Welcoming the commencement of the service, Denis Naughten said: “Ireland had one dedicated air ambulance based at Custume Barracks in Athlone and the development of the second air ambulance at Rathcoole, near Millstreet in County Cork, will allow the Athlone-based service to respond to more emergencies in the Midlands and West of Ireland”.

Sponsored Bike Ride in aid of Motor Neurone Disease

A sponsored Bike Ride in aid of Motor Neurone Disease (MND), and supporting Alzheimer’s Society, is set to take place on Monday, September 30th. Spanning 550km from London to Ballaghaderreen, the cycle is taking place in memory of Frank Kelly, local postman and great GAA clubman, who played both with the county and with St. Brendan’s in Birmingham. Frank had been diagnosed with MND. Finbarr Holian, Frank’s brother-in-law, has put in a great deal of work in organising this event, offering great support to the cyclists. Finbarr owns a famous Irish bar in Henden, London, called the Claddagh Ring. Support for the event is already strong, with the Galway Association in London donating €40,000 at their recent monthly meeting, and Towey’s Spar Express on the Dublin road promising to donate €1 to MND Research for every hot Insomnia drink purchased in-store during August. The Irish Centre in Liverpool and Croke Park are both hosting receptions for the group, and there is a Roscommon connection with Bernie Harrington, from Kingsland, heavily involved in the administration work. *A press evening will be held at 3 pm on Tuesday, August 6th, in the Men’s Shed behind Solan’s Bar in promotion of this event.

Bord na Móna: Minister meets Oireachtas members  DAN DOONER

There were calls for a return to ‘just transition’ at a meeting of Oireachtas members to discuss ongoing Bord na Móna job fears at Lough Ree and Shannonbridge Power Stations yesterday (Wednesday) in Tullamore. Local public representatives, Deputies Eugene Murphy, Denis Naughten and Michael Fitzmaurice and Senator Maura Hopkins, were among those who met with Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton and Justice

Minister Charlie Flanagan to discuss the threat to jobs in the region. Junior Ministers Sean Canney and Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran were also in attendance at the meeting. Those in attendance were adamant that the area could not afford any further job losses and the call for a return to ‘just transition’ was echoed by local public representatives. While Minister Bruton insisted that it was not in the Government’s interests for jobs to go without a proper transition plan in place, he was unable to offer

any assurances or provide answers to the ongoing issues at Lough Ree and Shannonbridge. Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy told the Roscommon People that he had pressed the issue of ‘just transition’ with the Minister. “While we all acknowledge that change will come, it’s fair to say we are in a spin due to the manner in which this matter has developed. We cannot allow those jobs to drift from our locality and we have a serious challenge ahead,” he said. Deputy Murphy said he had informed Minister Bruton ton that

seasonal workers were left in a “desperate situation” and that in some situations the income that had been lost had been used to subsidise small family farms and to help pay for children’s educational needs ahead of the new academic term in September. Deputy Murphy added that Deputy Naughten, Deputy Fitzmaurice and Senator Hopkins had also expressed strong concerns about recent developments and had also warned about the urgency of the ongoing situation.

Time to fast-track bog rehabilitation – Naughten Independent TD Denis Naughten has called on Bord na Móna to fasttrack plans for the rehabilitation of the cutaway bogs previously used for the harvesting of peat. “In total Bord na Móna has a land holding of just

under 200,000 acres across the country and while some of it can be considered for new commercial uses, such as the growing of herbs, other lands will naturally return to nature,” he said. “As a result, there is a con-

siderable land bank where re peat extraction has already ceased, which would ld naturally flood, and where re work on rehabilitation can an start, including the provivision of recreational facililities such as walking and nd cycling trails”.

Opening of Ballinameen GAA Club’s new dressing rooms

The Shannon family pictured at the official opening of Ballinameen GAA’s new dressing rooms last Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Kieran Keaveney cuts the ribbon to officially open the new Ballinameen GAA dressing rooms last Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Shauna Drury, Madison Casey, Kelly Hunt, Amy Roddy and Katelyn Roddy pictured at the official opening of Ballinameen GAA’s new dressing rooms last Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

John Shannon, Paul Mulvey, Frank Dwyer, Haulie Sharkey and Padraig Noone pictured at the official opening of Ballinameen GAA’s new dressing rooms last Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Mock Wedding in Kenny’s, Ballintubber

Ingrid Condon, Vicky Silver, Claire Tracey Malone, Clodagh Silver Shanagher and Anna Fitzgerald pictured ahead of the ‘Mock Western Wedding’ which took place at Kenny’s Bar as part of Ballintubber Heritage Festival last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Alan Malone and Tadhg Shanagher and pony ‘Spike’ pictured ahead of the ‘Mock Western Wedding’ which took place at Kenny’s Bar as part of Ballintubber Heritage Festival last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack Brendan Burke pours ‘Jenny the bride’ some whiskey at the ‘Mock Western Wedding’ which took place at Kenny’s Bar as part of Ballintubber Heritage Festival last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Brendan Burke, Daryl Coen and Gabriel Dolan pictured ahead of the ‘Mock Western Wedding’ which took place at Kenny’s Bar as part of Ballintubber Heritage Festival last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Jamie and Maria Molette, Marian Staunton, Joan Healy and Joe Healy pictured ahead of the ‘Mock Western Wedding’ which took place at Kenny’s Bar as part of Ballintubber Heritage Festival last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

‘Bride’ Jenny and young cowboys and cowgirls pictured at the ‘Mock Western Wedding’ which took place at Kenny’s Bar as part of Ballintubber Heritage Festival last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Mick Silver and Anna Beach pictured ahead of the ‘Mock Western Wedding’ which took place at Kenny’s Bar as part of Ballintubber Heritage Festival last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

‘Bride Jenny’ and her bridesmaids pictured ahead of the ‘Mock Western Wedding’ which took place at Kenny’s Bar as part of Ballintubber Heritage Festival last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Gabriel Dolan, Mike Finan and Mick Silver pictured ahead of the ‘Mock Western Wedding’ which took place at Kenny’s Bar as part of Ballintubber Heritage Festival last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Pictured at a charity cycle in aid of Blood Bikes in Lecarrow were Padraig Hanley and Noel Galvin.

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Pictured at a charity cycle in aid of Blood Bikes in Lecarrow were Aisling and Michael O’Connor.

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Healthy Ireland Fund 2019 The Department of Health has approved a third round of funding for the Healthy Ireland Fund. The aim of the funding is to support local and national organisations to deliver actions that will improve Health & Wellbeing. Roscommon Local Community Development Committee invites applications from local groups/organisations to deliver actions to improve Health & Wellbeing in the following areas:

• PHYSICAL HEALTH • MENTAL HEALTH • SPACES AND PLACES FOR WELLBEING Should the amount of applications for funding exceed available funding, applications will be prioritised as set out in the guidelines. Application Forms and guidelines are available from and should be returned to: Community & Enterprise Section, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon. F42VR98. or by email to scannon@roscommoncoco.ie Application Forms and guidelines can also be downloaded from: www.roscommoncoco.ie Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: 5.00pm on Friday 6th September 2019 (Late applications will not be considered)

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Earley’s delighted with summer multi-lot auction Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are pleased to report on the very successful mulit-lot public auction that they conducted on Thursday last in the Central Bar, The Square, Roscommon town, when three prime Roscommon properties went under the hammer. A primely located public house overlooking Portrunny Bay, known as the Shannonview Lounge, was the top ‘performer’ on the day, being sold under the hammer for €214,000. The property attracted significant pre-auction interest, and bidding opened at €130,000. After a very competitive bidding contest, the property was sold to a local businessman. Solicitor with carriage of sale was Mr. Peter Jones, Messrs. Peter H. Jones & Co., Goff St., Roscommon. A prime residential holding of lands containing approx. 22.8 acres located at Cargins, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon perfomed well when selling for €150,000 under the hammer after strong bidding on the floor. The property was primely located approximately 1.5 km from Tulsk village on the main Roscommon route, and features a derelict two-storey residence. Solicitors with carriage of sale were Messrs. Reid & Sweeney, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Joint selling agents were Messrs. Vincent Egan & Co., Boyle. Lands containing approx. 51 acres set out in seven number lots was withdrawn at auction with negotiations still ongoing in respect of same. Joint selling agents were Michael O’Rourke auctioneers, Creggs. John Earley (FIPAV), who conducted the auction reported: “We experienced very strong interest in all lots pre-auction, and witnessed very competitive bidding on the auction floor. Properties that sold were for very satisfactory prices and we now require similar properties for the extensive list of underbidders who registered for the auction”. For further details or a free appraisal of your property, contact Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 0906626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log on to www.propertypartners.ie.

The former Portrunny pub ‘The Shannonview Lodge’ sold for a bargain €214,000 at public auction last Thursday in Roscommon town

Shannonview Lodge snapped up for €214,000  DAN DOONER

A local businessman snapped up the former Portrunny pub ‘The Shannonview Lodge’ sold for a bargain €214,000 at public auction last Thursday at The Central Bar in Roscommon town. The auction, which was hosted by Roscommon town estate agents, Property Partners Earley, attracted a good turnout, with members of the public including

many Portrunny residents curious to see whether the establishment, which had been owned by the McDermott family for a number of years, was about to change hands. Auctioneer John Earley described the three-bedroomed public house, which stands on approximately 1.7 acres, as having “unlimited potential for the future”. “The future is there,” he said as he extolled the virtues of Port-

runny as a location for a business geared towards hospitality. Starting the bidding at €130,000, Mr. Earley even opined that he had never seen such a property before in his 40 years as an auctioneer. The bidding was perhaps slower than expected at times as the price edged towards €200,000. When it reached €210,000 it was decided that the auctioneers would consult with the current owners. Following

a brief break, it was decided to offer the 7-day licensed premises around the room once more. The bids appeared to be settling at the €212,000 mark before a local businessman sealed the deal at €214,000. A 7-day licensed premises with unlimited potential in an area which has seen plenty of positive development work, it could be a dream come through for its new owner.

Eoin Ó’Broin TD launches ‘Home: Why public housing is the answer’ in Monksland Sinn Féin TD and party spokesperson on Housing, Eoin Ó’Broin, was in Monksland recently to launch his latest book: ‘Home: Why public housing is the answer’. Addressing the crowd, Deputy Ó’Broin said: “The problems with the provision of good quality, affordable housing in this State go deeper than the current failing policy of Fine Gael and Rebuilding Ireland. “Since the 1980s, successive governments have pulled back from delivering public housing and left it to the market and the private rented sector to fill the gap. We are now living through the consequences of these policies. Social Hous-

ing waiting lists are climbing, the private rented sector remains dysfunctional, and there is a generation of working people who cannot afford to buy a home in the city or town that they work in. “This book sets out a different vision. If the political will existed, affordable, secure homes to rent and to buy could be delivered, the private rented sector could be reformed, and housing inequalities would be tackled”. Sinn Fein spokesperson for Roscommon Claire Kerrane added: “In April alone, eight people in the county presented as homeless to Roscommon County Council. This is a startling figure for a county of our size where you might think

homelessness would never exist. We have 782 on the social housing waiting list in Roscommon with 367 people in receipt of the Housing Assistance Payment which assists them in renting accommodation that is neither long-term or secure. “Tonight as you go to bed over 4,000 children in this State will sleep in hotel rooms, B&Bs and family hubs. Their little lives will never be the same again; a damning indictment and shameful reflection on this Government”. ‘Home: Why public housing is the answer’ is available to purchase online on Amazon. All royalties from the book are donated to Inner City Helping Homeless.

Pictured at the launch were Claire Kerrane, Cllr. Michael Mulligan and Eoin O’Broin TD.

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NEW TO THE MARKET: FOR SALE Circa 18 acres of agricultural land at

BALLINAMORE BRIDGE Located a short distance off the main Ballygar to Ballinamore Bridge Road. The lands have excellent road frontage onto two roads and river frontage on one side. For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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Circa 24 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 or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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• Circa 6 acres at Currawinna, Four Roads, Roscommon • Circa 60 acres at Racecourse Road, Roscommon. • Circa 30 acres at Roxboro, Roscommon • Circa 18 acres at Castlecoote, Roscommon. •Meadows can be let per bale if required -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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5 Bedroomed detached property at

NO. 56 THE SPINNEY, ABBEYTOWN, ROSCOMMON

This week, Pat Hughes & Company are confirming that they have an attractive five-bedroomed dormer bungalow for sale at Gallowstown, Roscommon. The residence is situated on a large landscaped site, with excellent view of Roscommon Castle, and located just a few minutes’ walk from the town centre in a nice quiet cul-de-sac. Downstairs accommodation consists of a kitchen, utility, dining room, sitting room, toilet with shower and wash hand basin, two

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large bedrooms and a single bedroom. Upstairs accommodation consists of two large bedrooms and a bathroom.

For further details, or to arrange an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com.

This week, John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley is inviting final offers, after €300,000, for a quality three-bedroomed bungalow residence of approximately 1,900 sq.ft. located at Mount Prospect Lodge, Golf Links Road, Roscommon town. John describes the property as “a most impressive three-bedroomed bungalow residence, situated in one of Roscommon’s most sought after residential locations, and overlooking Roscommon Golf Club. The quality property stands on a wonderfully mature and private site area of approximately 1.4 acres. Boasting spacious living accommodation throughout, this quality property must be viewed in order to be fully appreciated”.

A SUBSTANTIAL HOTEL PROPERTY OF APPROX. 22,000 SQ.FT A quality 19 B/R (all en-suite including bridal suite) hotel located in the heart of Ballinlough village and strategically positioned on the main N60 Dublin/Castlebar and Knock Shrine route. Standing on approx. 0.8 of an acre, the said property is presented for sale in turnkey condition offering luxury dining and bedroom accommodation together with a spacious function/ballroom servicing. Situated beside some of the areas most renowned fishing lakes, this property offers unlimited potential and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. BER: B3. Legal: Mary Mullarkey, Solicitor, Barrack St, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 094-9625420.

KILLERR, BALLINTUBBER, CO. ROSCOMMON

Mount Prospect Lodge, Golf Links Road, Roscommon town

The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and final offers after €300,000 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.

Prime retail unit available

NA IN L O VI F TE FE D RS LANDS CONTAINING APPROX. 4.4 ACRES

Offers after €30,000 to sell. Quality lands located in a select countryside location close to Ballintubber village. Standing on the said lands is a derelict one storey residence holding potential. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and final offers to sell. Legal: Andrina Fahy, Messers Patrick J Neilan & Co, Roscommon.

For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square,

Roscommon on 0906626579, email jearley@ propertypartners.ie or log on to www.propertypartners.ie.

HILLVIEW, BALLINLOUGH, CO. ROSCOMMON

This week, Pat Hughes & Company have a property with a commercial unit on the ground floor and living accommodation on the first floor for sale at Knock Street, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo. The property has huge development potential and is situated in a prominent location with a back entrance leaving it suitable for further development, subject to planning permission being granted. Pat is confirming that they are accepting offers in excess of €75,000 for this fine investment property in the centre of a progressive town. Viewing is a must. For further details, or to arrange an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesaucitoneers.com.

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Commercial unit with upstairs living accommodation

Most Accommodation consists of a Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Downstairs Bedroom, Utility, Toilet with WHB. Upstairs has 4 Bedrooms with one En-Suite, Bathroom and a nice private garden to the rear. The Residence is finished to a high standard and situated in one of Roscommon’s most sought - after areas within walking distance of all local amenities. Viewing is highly recommended. . For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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THE MAIN DUBLIN/CASTLEBAR/KNOCK SHRINE ROUTE.

Final offers invited for quality Golf Links Road property

This week, John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is offering, new to the letting market, a primely located and spacious retail unit at Castleview Terrace, off Castle Street, Roscommon town. John describes the property as “a quality ground floor retail/office property of approx. 1,050 sq.ft. finished to a high standard and with the benefit of a substantial car park servicing. Terms negotiable. BER: C1”.

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Attractive ﬁve-bedroomed bungalow for sale

2 NUMBER QUALITY DETACHED RESIDENCES

Prices from €95,000 1 number quality new 4 B/R detached bungalow of approx. 1,605 sq.ft and 1 number dormer style residence of approx. 1,600 sq.ft located in this exclusive development overlooking Ballinlough village. The said residences offer spacious living accommodation together with excellent value for money. Properties which must be viewed to be fully appreciated. BER: D1.

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

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Stunning ﬁve-bedroomed residence for sale at Carrowmore This week, Oates Auctioneers (Roscommon) have a magnificent fivebedroomed (all ensuite) residence for sale, located in a prime residential area just off the Roscommon/ Athlone road (N61). The residence is situated on a circa 0.8 acre mature site, only five minutes from Roscommon town, and twenty minutes from Athlone town centre. This is without doubt one of the finest residences to come on the market in this area in recent years, with a host of extras including hollowcore flooring, geothermal heating, central vac hoover system, underfloor heating, water softener, pressurised hot water system, porcelain tiles throughout, etc. This house

PSRA Licence No: 003201

NEW TO THE MARKET 11 Oldwood, Golf Links Road, Roscommon F42 KD70

Carrowmore, just off the Roscommon/Athlone road (N61).

has previously traded successfully as a B&B with all bedrooms ensuite and with fitted wardrobes. Outside is a large detached garage

and generous mature gardens. Price on application. Contact Oates Auctioneers (Roscommon) Ltd., Church Street, Roscom-

mon town, Co. Roscommon on 090-6627878, email info@oates.ie , or visit our website, www. oates.ie.

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Three-bedroomed residence for sale This week, Pat Hughes & Company have a large threebedroomed, semi-detached residence for sale at Pound Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. The property is located convenient to the town centre and has the benefit of a private garden to the rear. Pat will accept offers in excess of €70,000 for this residence. For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com

NEW TO THE MARKET Impressive Residence on Large Site Area

Toberpatrick, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon F45 E895 Ballina, Dysart, Co. Roscommon

Attractive two-bedroomed bungalow in Dysart This week, Pat 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 a mile from Ballyforan village and Dysart, and conveniently located to Roscommon, Athlone and Ballinasloe. The residence is finished to a high standard throughout, with accommodation consisting of a sitting room, kitchen/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 details or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com Kieran Leavy & Associates

SALMONS LANE, BALLYLEAGUE, LANESBORO, CO ROSCOMMON 19 ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION

Most impressive residence located in a highly desirable setting adjacent to Roscommon Golf Course, overlooking Mote Park woodland and within walking distance of Roscommon Town Centre. Finished to the highest standards with no expense spared, this superb family home boasts a host of extras including attractive cut stone façade, geothermal heating system incorporating Hollowcore flooring with underfloor heating, solid oak stairways with oak doors and high oak skirting boards throughout, together with porcelain tiles, water softener and monitored alarm system. Accommodation comprises entrance hallway, sitting room, open plan living room with solid fuel Stanley stove, large bright dining room with feature kitchen and attractive oak island, utility room and ground floor W.C. First floor comprises 4 large bedrooms including a master bedroom with a modern ensuite and wall to wall Slide-robe wardrobes. The first floor also comprises an elegant family bathroom and shelved hot press. An additional feature to this property is an oak stairway to the 3rd floor which comprises a landing overlooking the first floor and ground floors and 2 large storage rooms with 3 Velux windows. Overall this is an exceptional property in a most sought after residential location for which the auctioneers invite viewings. Serious enquiries only.

ELPHIN STREET, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON Phone: 071 96 34737 / 087 6025597 Web: www.kleavyauctioneer.com Email: property@ kleavyauctioneer.com

FRIDAY 16th AUGUST 2019 at 6.30pm At “ROSIES BAR”, BALLYLEAGUE

Impressive residence situated on a hillside site with stunning views over the surrounding countryside. Spacious residence with large site area incorporating c1.63 acres in total with paddock to side offering separate entrance. There is potential for further development subject to planning permission. This fine residence is located circa 3 miles from the scenic town of Strokestown and 10 miles from Carrick-on-Shannon, it offers spacious accommodation including entrance hallway, sitting room, open-plan kitchen-dining room, utility, 4 large Bedrooms (Master ensuite) and family bathroom. The first floor is accessed via a Stira stairs and is floored out with Oak flooring. Outside mature lawns, cut stone walling and detached garage..

REF: D01453/31

Price Region: €249,000

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NEW TO THE MARKET Spacious 4 bedroom residence

Cathedral View, Elphin Town, Co. Roscommon F45 RW13 Spacious 4 bedroom semi-detached residence situated on a large site just off the main street within walking distance of all town amenities The property comprises entrance Hallway, Sitting room, Kitchen/Dinning Room, 4 large Bedrooms and family Bathroom. Outside large site area with double entrance holding obvious redevelopment potential or site for commercial enterprise subject to planning permission. Viewing advised.

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NEW TO THE MARKET Quality 4 Bedroom Bungalow

Lakeview House, Curraghboy Athlone Co. Roscommon N37 RW82

AMV: €80,000 Good agricultural land located within walking distance of Ballyleague village. The lands adjoin the River Shannon and have extensive road frontage, with potential for 2 building sites (subject to Planning Permission). Highly recommended by the Auctioneer:VINCENT EGAN, Auctioneer & Valuer, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Contact: 086 8174565/071-9662464 Legal: M/S Byrne, Carolan and Cunningham, Solicitors, Athlone. 090 6478433

NEW TO THE MARKET Circa 15 Acres of prime dual purpose agricultural land renowned for its fattening qualities. Close to Tulsk village, due to prime location the said lands should have future development potential subject to the necessary planning.

Price Guide €145,000 We now invite immediate viewings.

Immaculate 4-bedroom bungalow situated 15 minutes from the towns of Athlone, Roscommon and Ballinasloe in the heart of the countryside with excellent views of the surrounding countryside. Finished to a very high standard by its present owners; incorporating entrance porch, reception hallway, sitting room, open plan kitchen/dining area with utility off, 4 large bedrooms (Master ensuite) and family bathroom. There is a large attic area which is floored and accessed via Stira stairs. Outside large double garage to rear together with well maintained grounds with a vast array of plants and flowers. Viewing of this attractive property highly recommended by the Auctioneer.

Price Region: €275,000.

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

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

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Three Bedroom Residence at

33 CLONTUSKERT BALLYLEAGUE CO. ROSCOMMON N39 E197

CORRAREE & BALLYGATTA, CASTLESAMPSON, ATHLONE, CO. ROSCOMMON

NEW TO THE MARKET Four Bedroom Bungalow at

“MACDARA”, GORTGALLON, BALLYLEAGUE CO. ROSCOMMON N39 X603

BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST AT 4PM IN GULLANE’S HOTEL, BALLINASLOE

• Deceivingly large four bedroom residence in pristine condition • Located in much sought after area • Fully re-built in 2006, the residence stands on a large corner site • Boasting spacious living accommodation throughout with a large range of outbuildings to rear • Viewing comes highly recommended To arrange a viewing contact the office on 090-6663700 Viewings at evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays also accommodated

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Prime farm of lands to come on the open market with extensive range of modern farm buildings Lot 1: c. 77.77 Acres with Farm Buildings Lot 2: c. 52.43 Acres Lot 3: c. 13.20 Acres Lot 4: Entire Property (c. 143.40 Acres with Farm Buildings)

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• Very attractive four bedroom bungalow residence in excellent condition • Standing on c 0.85 acres and located c. 1 kilometer from Ballyleague, on the Strokestown road • Boasting spacious living accommodation throughout • Viewing comes highly recommended To arrange a viewing contact the office on 090-6663700

Enquiries to Sole Selling Agents Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700

Viewings at evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays also accommodated

Solicitor for the carriage of sale: Hayden & Co. Solicitors, Athlone Tel: 090-6470622

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Four Bedroom Two-Storey Residence at

Six Bedroom Dormer Residence at

Four Bedroom Bungalow Residence at

Five Bedroom Residence at

19 HYDE COURT GOLF LINKS ROAD ROSCOMMON TOWN F42 NY52

CARROWNABRICKNA GALLOWSTOWN ROSCOMMON TOWN F42 VW82

3 GRECIAN VIEW THE WALK ROSCOMMON TOWN F42 F599

CARROWMORE ROSCOMMON F42 EY71

• Luxury four bedroom two-storey residence in excellent condition throughout • Located in much sought after area of Roscommon Town • Within walking distance of Roscommon Golf Course and all amenities • Stands on a large site with detached garage to rear • Viewing highly recommended

• Very spacious six bedroom dormer residence finished to the highest of standards and excellently maintained by its present owners • Standing on a c. 0.5 acre mature private site • Located just off the Boyle Road in a much sought after location and close to all amenities • Viewing comes highly recommended To arrange a viewing contact the office on 090-6663700

• Very spacious four-bedroom bungalow residence • In excellent condition located in much sought-after area of Roscommon town • Within walking distance of all amenities • With large enclosed garden to the rear, tarmacadamed driveway and a host of additional features • Viewing comes highly recommended

Contact the sole selling agents Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700

Viewings at evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays also accommodated

To arrange a viewing contact the office on 090-6663700

Luxury five bedroom residence boasting spacious living accommodation throughout With detached garage to side altogether standing on c 0.8 acres Located just off the Roscommon/ Athlone Road, c. 2.5 miles from Roscommon Town High level finish including Geo Thermal underground heating Viewing comes highly recommended with high level finish including Geo Thermal underground heating and all bedrooms ensuite. Viewing strictly by appointment with the auctioneer and can be arranged by contacting the office on 090-6663700

Viewings at evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays also accommodated

Price Region: €220,000

Viewings at evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays also accommodated

Joint Agent: Sean Naughton Auctioneer, The Square, Roscommon Town. Tel: 090-6625080

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Meadhbh Ni Chasaide, Aoibheann and Saoirse Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Driscoll pictured at the recent Family Fun Day at Donamon Castle. Pic: Mick McCormack

Ann Marie Beirne, Jake Carter, John Tobin and Mary Kelly pictured at the recent Family Fun Day at Donamon Castle. Pic: Mick McCormack

Family Fun Day at Donamon Castle

Aisling and Megan King and Nicole Underwood pictured at the recent Family Fun Day at Donamon Castle. Pic: Mick McCormack

Mary Creighton and Anne Igoe pictured at the recent Family Fun Day at Donamon Castle. Pic: Mick McCormack

Connie and Bernie Farrelly, Breege and Eoin Queenan and Leon Perry pictured at the recent Family Fun Day at Donamon Castle. Pic: Mick McCormack

Members of the Kelly family from Fuerty at the recent Family Fun Day at Donamon Castle. Pic: Mick McCormack

Sean Beirne and Seamus Ward present a signed Kerry jersey to Fr. Pat Hogan at the recent Family Fun Day at Donamon Castle. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Pictured at the recent Family Fun Day at Donamon Castle. Pic: Mick McCormack

Seven years of live music at PJ’s of Castlecoote PJ’s of Castlecoote is tuning up for a busy month of live music as the popular bar marks its seven-year anniversary. To scratch that seven-year itch, the renowned live music venue, located in the beautiful surrounds of one of Ireland’s tidiest villages, has a whole host of top class live performances lined up for the month of August. Kicking the exciting programme off this Saturday (3rd) is Lady Betty from 9.30 pm. The following Sunday (11th) popular

local group Wood Rush will take to the stage from 6 pm. Wild Rover will settle in to the welcoming surrounds of PJ’s on Saturday, August 17th from 9.30 pm, and local entertainer Joachim will return on Saturday, August 24th. Country music stars Eamonn Jackson and Shaun Loughrey will also be paying a visit to this leading live music venue in the coming weeks and more information will be available in future editions. Set in the heart of the

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We are looking forward to many more years being part of such a wonderful community Tidy Towns award-winning village of Castlecoote, PJ’s has gone from strength to strength as a live music venue over the last seven years. The pub played a vital role in hosting successive Fleadh Cheol in 2017 and 2018. Bernie Naughton, who runs the pub alongside her husband PJ, says bands are coming from all over to perform. “It’s at the stage now where bands are contacting us to see if they can

play here. We’ve even had international groups here including Rapid Grass from Colorado and Nu Blu from North Carolina. The pub will even be showcased in Colorado and North Carolina as part of those groups’ European tours,” she said. Bernie says the success of PJ’s wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the local community. “As well as our very supportive family, we

wish to say thank you to our loyal customers who create a wonderful atmosphere at PJ’s for our regular music sessions and indeed throughout the week. While PJ and I work very hard, we couldn’t do it without our bar staff who treat the business as if it was their own. “When we started in Castlecoote, Fuerty had won the junior championship and were on their way to the All-Ireland final so we saw that as a good omen! Of course we’re very proud of all our local clubs including Oran, Creggs, Athleague and St. Ciaran’s too. The players and members of these clubs are a credit to their parents and management whenever they visit PJ’s. “We are looking forward to many more years being part of such a wonderful community and would also like to take this opportunity to welcome the Dolan family to the community and wish them the very best as they take over at Dalton’s in Fuerty. Best

wishes also to Creggs and Athleague in the Pride of Place awards,” she said. PJ’s is the home of regular music sessions each

PJ’s

Tuesday during the summer as well as monthly Sunday sessions. Keep an eye on PJ’s Facebook page for updates.

CASTLECOOTE, CO. ROSCOMMON TEL: (090) 66 63066

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LADY BETTY Roscommon Ballad/Folk Group Sunday 11th August - music by

WOOD RUSH (After the Duck Race)

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Forget work…I’m applying to join Love Island! It’s another Monday morning and even though I don’t watch it and have no interest in it, I am well aware that tonight is the last night of Love Island, and that Ballymahon girl, Maura Higgins, is still there and in line for the first prize of £50,000. The amazing thing is that some people are predicting that the prize-money would only have been the tip of the iceberg for Maura, and that she has untold riches waiting around the corner as a result

of her Love Island adventure. In fairness to her, I really hope all the good things that we are told are coming her way do so. It seems, however, that reality TV is the key to unlocking doors, with many former reality stars now multimillionaires and celebrities in their own right. Love Island has made me realise how fortunes can even be made without having to actually work at all! In all the papers this week we can read about Maura and

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her romantic interest, dancer Curtis Pritchard, but there is also a fair bit of coverage for a 15-year-old lad called Jaden Ashman, a teenager from Essex in England, who scooped €1,000,000 by finishing second in an online ‘Fortnite’ gaming competition, where the first prize, a mindboggling €3,000,000, was won by 16-year-old American Kyle Giersdorf. Sadly, I don’t have a clue how to play this game as Super Mario is the only game I

ever saw close up, but apparently 40 million people worldwide took part in the 10 weeks while the competition was on, and in total there was a prize fund of $30,000,000! At one time, young Jaden’s mother threw out his Xbox and even broke his headset, because she was so anxious that the young lad would do some homework. However, earlier this week she admitted that even though she thought he was “wasting his life”, she now realised there was some

point to spending so much time glued to his computer! Anyhow, as someone who has worked all my life but never figured out how to make money, maybe there’s hope for me yet – I don’t think I’ll ever figure out how to play online games, so I’d better get the application form for Love Island! I’m told all the men have six packs so I’m off to the off-license and I’ll post off my form in the next few days. If my application is successful I’ll keep you posted!

Finally for this week, I made it to the 25th Annual Open Day in Donamon Castle last Sunday, and even though I couldn’t stay for the full day, I was there long enough to enjoy some great music and a lovely bun and cup of tea. I met lots of happy people who were thoroughly enjoying themselves and managed to see plenty of the attractions on offer including having my picture taken with the most beautiful bird – the fact that it was an owl was only incidental – and she, or he, was really a sight to behold! It was later that evening when I heard that Fr. Pat Hogan is taking leave of Donamon, as his nine-year appointment is up, and I can only say I was very sorry to hear the news. Fr. Pat is a true gentleman, a lovely priest, and a great supporter of this area, and, while I wish him well in all he does in the future, we will miss him greatly, and hope that some day he may find himself back amongst us. We wait in hope!

Summer Cabaret Show next Wednesday

My good friend Annette Griffin tells me that the renowned Summer Cabaret Show, in association with Western Care, returns for one night only to the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, on Wednesday, August 7th, with doors opening at 8 pm and the wonderful show starting at 9 pm sharp. This year’s unmissable show is produced by Annette and John Staunton, and features some of Ireland’s top talent including Gerry Guthrie, Brendan Shine, comedian Shaun Connors, fiddler Billy Condon, the Turley Duggan dancers, the beautiful voice of Annette Griffin herself, along with the McWilliam Park House Band. Tickets are only €25, and they are available from the hotel itself, from Western Care, and from Crann Mór Centre Ballinrobe. I highly recommend it. Sticking with entertainment and Julie Healy tells me she is organising a Big Tom tribute night in The Oaklands Hotel, Glenamaddy, on Friday, September 27th, featuring a huge line-up of Irish musical talent, topped off with special guest, John Rex Reeves, nephew of the late great American singer, Jim. I will tell you more as the time approaches but now you have two great nights to look forward to, so keep both dates free!

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Ann Marie Beirne, Fiona Devaney and Master of Ceromonies Danny Burke pictured at the recent Family Fun Day at Donamon Castle. Pic: Mick McCormack

Tag fundraiser scores with the locals!

Now that I have finally figured out how to secure my financial future, I can reflect on the weekend just past, which saw two unbelievable senior hurling All-Ireland semi-finals, but which also saw a very enjoyable tag rugby event, which took place in Creggs Rugby Club on Friday evening. The proceeds of the event (€1,500) went to the Sunshine Room in Creggs National School. Sometimes it is easy to take for granted the amazing developments that have taken place at our local school which have turned it into one of the most talked about schools in the west of Ireland. Creggs now has something we are all so proud of complete with a hydro pool, an AstroTurf pitch, and the Sunshine Room, which caters for students with special needs from as far away as Ballaghaderreen and Athlone. It was great to see so many enthusiasts turn up on Friday evening, helped in no small way by the beautiful weather. After a terrific tournament the winning team was Brian Diffley’s

‘Pink Ladies’, who collected fabulous trophies, sponsored by our new Club President, Aidan Farrell. My lad, Paul, had cobbled a team together and they acquitted themselves well considering most of them had little experience of tag or indeed any rugby, weren’t too fit, and one or two of them were coming to the end of whatever you come to if you hadn’t had a rugby career! But whatever they may have lacked in skill, they more than made up for in commitment and effort. I have to say it was terrific fun and everyone really enjoyed it, so well done to Ger Dowd and his organising committee. The overwhelming reaction was that everyone would love to see it repeated, and maybe even become a regular feature during the summer. Like my probable appearance on Love Island, k, if there are any developments I will you wee xtkeep Till ne informed, but for now it was great craic andw no a ! for worthy very worthwhile fundraiserBy forea very cause.

SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Readings: Ecclesiastes (1:2, 2:21-23), Pslam (90:2-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17), Colossians (3:1-5, 9-11), and Luke (12:13-21). Trust in God – as the rock of our salvation, as the Lord who made us His chosen people, and as our shepherd and guide. This should be the mark of our following of Jesus. Like the Israelites, we recall in this week’s Psalm that we have made an exodus, passing through the waters of Baptism, freeing us from our bondage to sin. We too are on a pilgrimage to a promised homeland, the Lord in our midst, feeding us heavenly bread, giving us living waters to drink (see 1 Corinthians 10:1-4). We must take care to guard against the folly that befell the Israelites, that led them to quarrel, and test God’s goodness at Meribah and Massah. We can harden our hearts in ways more subtle but no less ruinous. We can put our trust in possessions, squabble over earthly inheritances, kid ourselves that what we have we deserve, store up treasures and think they’ll afford us security and rest. All this is “vanity of vanities,” a false and deadly way of living, as this week’s First Reading tells us. This is the greed that Jesus warns against in this week’s Gospel. The rich man’s anxiety and toil expose his lack of faith in God’s care and provision. That’s why Paul calls greed “idolatry” in the Epistle this week. Mistaking having for being, possession for existence, we forget that God is the giver of all that we have. We exalt the things we can make or buy over our Maker (see Romans 1:25). Jesus calls the rich man a “fool” – a word used in the Old Testament for someone who rebels against God or has forgotten Him (see Pslam 14:1). We should treasure most the new life we have been given in Christ and seek what is above, the promised inheritance of heaven. We have to see all things in the light of eternity, mindful that He who gives us the breath of life could at any moment – this night even – demand it back from us. – Scott Hahn PhD, www. salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church).

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Why Boris’ battle to Brexit may prove to be his downfall

Slimming World Consultant Tracy King

Boarding Slimming World’s Golden Bus Excited residents turned out in force on Sunday, 14th of July, when Slimming World’s golden 50th birthday bus paid a visit to Sligo. The golden double decker, which is touring the UK and Ireland to celebrate and share Slimming World’s 50th anniversary year, is set to visit 59 areas between July and September. As part of the events, guests were invited to watch live cookery demonstrations and sample some of Slimming World’s famous recipes. On-board chefs served healthy dishes cooked from scratch, including Easy Chicken Curry, Veggie Paella and Sunshine Salad, all in their specially created kitchen. Anyone who stopped by could also pick up a goodie bag and a selection of recipe cards so they could try out dishes for themselves at home. Also on board the bus were some of the inspirational local ‘slimmers’ whose lives have changed thanks to losing weight. Slimming World Consultant Tracy King supports 400 people in Roscommon and Boyle to lose weight each week, and was part of the special team meeting members of the public. She says: “It was great to get out into the community and show the people what Slimming World is all about. I absolutely love what I do and it’s amazing to welcome people into my group and see them transform their whole lives before my very eyes. “When my members lose weight – together they’ve lost 613st since January – I see more than just a physical transformation. Above all, I see their confidence bloom. Many go from nervous and shy new members who are very uncomfortable with the way they look, to confident, healthy and happy individuals with a new lease of life and a twinkle in their eye. They learn to remove feelings of guilt around food, and instead feel empowered by all the Free Food they can enjoy on Slimming World’s healthy eating plan called Food Optimising. Through Food Optimising, they learn to change the way they think about food by making small changes to the way they shop, cook and eat, and the weight soon falls off without them ever feeling like they are on a ‘diet’. Lots of people who tried the tasters on the bus said they couldn’t believe they could eat food so tasty and lose weight – we know they can! “Members also make friends in group, they celebrate success together and they are there for one another through the more challenging times too. Many of them have so much energy thanks to losing weight they get more active – walking, swimming, dancing – the list goes on! “The Roscommon and Boyle group has really put healthy weight loss on the map, and I hope our golden visit will encourage even more people to change their lives for the better too. It’s never been more important for people who struggle with their weight to get the support they need to make and lead healthier lives – both for themselves and their children, too”. Tracy runs her Slimming World Groups in Gleeson’s, Roscommon every Tuesday at 9.30 am, 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm, every Wednesday at 7.30 am and 9.30 am and in The Spool Factory every Thursday at 3.30 pm, 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm.

Well, if ever we had even a smidgen of a doubt that he was a contentious, conceited, bumptious, and, extremely divisive so-and-so, Boris’ choice of newly-appointed foot-soldiers can lay those uncertainties to rest. Yes readers, by putting together what could be considered as the most right-wing Eurosceptic cabinet in, well, possibly living history, it’s clear that Britain’s new ‘do or die’ PM’s approach to Brexit will not only prove to be erratic, it’ll also prove to be a highly toxic and damaging one. Why? Because Boris is acting like a spoiled brat who’s making unreasonable demands…that’s why! Because he’s a leader who seems to care nothing for his entire country as a whole, rather he intends only focusing on those who voted for his pathetic little pie-in-the-sky Brexit dream, meaning he’ll be a PM for a minority and everyone else can go to hell.

Yes folks, as the power of the pound is plummeting, as the October deadline approaches, the Brexit Bulldog, who, bless him, sees himself as another Winston Churchill, is making it clear he plans to leave the EU cold turkey and anyone who doesn’t agree with him can go and stew! For those who think I’m being overly dramatic, let me tell you why I’m concerned. Last week, Boris’ message to the world was crystal clear; the gist being that he and his cabinet don’t care if his strategy means instability, massive job losses and food shortages, not just for us, but for everyone. Indeed, it’s probably fair to say that some observers on this side of the water could probably even worry that his bombastic rhetoric was clearly designed to instigate a direct threat to us. Well, if that’s the case, all I can say is this… be careful what you wish for Boris love. You see, if you crash out of the union without

a deal, you’ll not only be damaging our economy, you’ll also be damaging your own nation’s and, for the record, we here on the island of Ireland are well prepared for your buffoonery…(we are…aren’t we Leo? Simon?). We won’t be rolling over for you, that’s for sure. Yeah, mess with us sunshine, and that romantic rollercoaster you’ve been riding to showcase your despotic personality traits is highly likely to become dramatically derailed. You might be box office gold now Boris, and you might want to take a flying jump off that cliff, but, be warned, you won’t be taking us with you. Remember this mate… you were not elected by the people of Britain, you were only elected by the Tories, and that, you vainglorious snob, will be your ultimate downfall. That explicit fact will make you the hilarious punchline to your own pathetic joke. Boris,

your use of uncompromising language when discussing the UK’s exit from the EU, (which was, I assume, clearly designed to largely invite confrontation both from Ireland and the rest of Europe), will not only lead to dissension and discord among your fellow countrymen and women who voted to remain; it’ll also place your status as being the Prime Minister in a highly precarious position come election time. Now, I’m sorry, but that’s gotta stick in your craw love! That has to cause you sleepless nights. So, given the situation, let me put to you, that very same question you put to your minions last week…“Do you feel daunted?” Well, do you, Boris? And furthermore pal, here’s the sting in the tail for you…you’ll be run out of Downing Street quicker than that pair Kim and Aggie can remove that red wine stain from your girlfriend’s designer sofa!

Is controversy in our childcare sector tip of the iceberg? Many years ago, around 2002, when I was an investigative reporter for the Evening Herald, I wrote an explosive exposé concerning a crèche whose childcare procedures had come to my attention. Each morning, as I drove by this service’s building and observed their ‘practices’ and, from chatting to some of its clients, I concluded I had enough cause for my suspicions to become aroused, and, ahem, set up a surveillance of sorts. What I discovered shocked me to the core. The crèche, (located on Dublin’s Northside), while on a group day trip to Bray, County Wicklow, accidentally ‘forgot’ one of their little charges, leaving him stranded alone and petrified on the beach! The little lad, who was 5 years old at the time, was lucky he came to the attention of a nearby grandmother who observed his distress and called local Gardaí. I also discovered the same crèche had, three weeks previously, managed to, ‘misplace,’ two siblings, (who were part of triplet brothers), when the pair got up from their ‘designated nap time’ and, unnoticed, exited through an open window, hazardously crossing a busy main road, before trotting off into their front garden. The toddlers were discovered sitting on their doorstep weeping hysterically many hours later by their horrified parents. The crèche was local to where I lived, and the owners were a husband and wife team.

Sound familiar? Now, no names, no scandals, just relaying my story, and you may draw your own conclusions. My explosive piece brought in the HSE, (this was before Tusla), and the Gardaí, because I reported it to both organisations; and the impact was such, the crèche was forced to close down, with the owners allegedly moving to new premises, setting up again under a different name. I became the focus of intimidation, not just from the crèche I’d exposed, but strangely, from some of the parents who accused me of closing down the only childcare facility they had in the area. Imagine? Of course I’m not easily intimidated. Many parents did knock on my door to thank me profusely for my exposé, including the dad of the little boy abandoned on Bray seafront. Look, my point is this; RTE’s documentary is not the first time we’ve heard about such horrors…and it won’t be the last. And I want to know…how is it that the Food Safety Authority of Ireland can hand out closure notices to establishments for poor food hygiene practices, yet Tusla, with all its power, allegedly can’t close down a crèche for sub-standard and, what I’d perceive to be, abusive childcare practices? Nope…makes no sense to me either. May I conclude that there are wonderfully caring and responsible crèche facilities across this county who’re both

run and staffed by amazing, trustworthy professionals.

And another thing… What kind of nonsense was going through Leo Varadkar’s head that made him think we’d swallow the whole slapon-the-wrist demotion penalty dished out to Maria Bailey for her ludicrous ‘swing-gate’ claim was fair and just? And, does Leo seriously believe we endorse his conclusion that Josepha Madigan, whose legal advice was given to Bailey in her capacity as a mere TD, has absolutely nothing to answer for? Furthermore, does last week’s statement by Leo now mean he’s adding the title of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to his CV, and that he, and not the courts, will be enforcing criminal law on behalf of the people of Ireland? And oh, does it strike anyone as strange that, you and me, whose taxes likely paid for internal ‘enquiry’ will have to be satisfied with a cr***y statement from Leo as opposed to actually seeing evidence of any documentation pertaining to its outcome?

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Pictured at the Roscommon Harriers 10 Mile Road Race recently were Olympian Mick Clohisey and Loretta Dowd. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

75 annual Ballygar Carnival promises great family fun EVENT BEGINS TODAY (THURSDAY 1ST)! One of Ireland’s longest running carnivals, Ballygar Carnival, will begin today (Thursday, August 1st) and run until Tuesday, August 6th in Ballygar, Co. Galway. Each year, people travel from far and wide to experience the great entertainment provided at carnival time in the northeast Galway town. From top entertainers like Mike Denver, Hot Fuss, Smash Hits, Louise Morrissey, Brendan Shine, Ray Lynam, Brave Giant, The Swarbriggs, Linda Martin,

Keith and Lorraine and the Original Showband Show to the street entertainment of the Fair Day, Truckin’, walks and talks, and the Carnival Parade, there is something for everyone. This year, as part of the 75th Carnival lecture series, the organisers are delighted to welcome the great storyteller, Eddie Lenihan, along with local historians and authors. There will be plenty of family fun this weekend with drama

workshops, sports tournaments, story-telling, a fairy trail and much more taking place across Saturday and Sunday (3rd and 4th). Monday (5th) is Annual Fair Day in Ballygar and will feature the Ballygar Carnival Dog Show from 1 pm as well as entertainment throughout the day. Murray’s Amusements will also be in Ballygar nightly from 7.30 pm and from 2 pm on Sunday and Monday. Ballygar Carnival promises to be

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Pictured at the Roscommon Harriers 10 Mile Road Race recently were Hugh Armstrong who finished 3rd (51.09), Olympian Mick Clohisey who won the race (48.56) and David Flynn who finished in second place (49.32). Mick Clohisey fell just short of breaking the record he set last year and as a result missed out on a new Kia car. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh.

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Celebrating 75 years of Ballygar Carnival  TOMÁS KENNY

In the year 1944, a new parish priest was appointed to Ballygar. His name was Canon John Feeley. Canon Feeley’s talents as an administrator and organiser soon became apparent as he got straight to work on the heating system in the local church. The radiators and piping were purchased from Mount Talbot House – along with the pipe organ, which to this day still showcases the Talbot family crest of arms. The organ is located in the choir gallery and is still in good working order. In those days, Mass attendance was at an alltime high, and parishioners had to stand outside to worship on a Sunday. It was agreed that an extension to the parish church was necessary, and now Canon Feeley had to determine how this was going to be financed. He had heard of the idea of a carnival and how successful such events were in trying to raise funds in other parishes. Given that this was a time of austerity, any diversion would be most welcome – and the local people would savour such festivities! A parish committee was established, with Tommy Martin as the chairperson, Pakie Hughes as the secretary, Maurice Meagher as treasurer, and other committee members being John Hanley, Gerard Cleary, Patrick Egan, Larry Martin, John Martin, Bartley Hannigan, Tommy Joe Kenny and Willie Meagher. There was also a separate women’s catering committee consisting of over forty locals. The success of the event – not unlike today – depended upon dedication and commitment from all in the community. The first carnival was held in July/August 1945. One of the central events of the carnival, from its inception, was the dancing in the large poled marquee. The excitement of seeing the marquee erected by the market square was unforgettable. Local historian Brian Scanlon reported that the marquee used in the early days was an ex-US Army surplus marquee and had been used during the war. It needed some DIY repairs to bring it up to scratch but this work was carried out with care. Brian also reported that church candle wax was used on the floorboards. Before the days of Murray’s Amusements, the waltzers and the bumping cars, home-

made entertainment had to suffice, not unlike the Downton Abbey style fair that came to the village every summer. There was a shooting gallery, a roulette table, throwing of rings, and Pongo – which was like Bingo. It was not until the 1950s that Murray’s Amusements from Portadown in Co. Armagh came to town. There are many fond memories of the huge steam engine pulling into Ballygar towing many wagons and trailers of very colourfully painted amusements and attractions. To celebrate our 75th carnival we are delighted to have Jim Murray of Murray’s Amusements perform the duties of the Grand Marshall for the carnival parade. In the early days, Ballygar’s pubs were granted an extension to their normal trading hours. People travelled to Ballygar on pony and trap and on bicycles. The sight of hundreds of bicycles stretching from the church to the Town Hall was one to behold. Bert Flynn’s Band was a big attraction in the early days. As the years passed, some of the country’s best performing artists performed at Ballygar Carnival, bands like Brose Walsh, Stephen Garvey, Des Fretwell, Johnny Butler, The Melody Aces and the great Larry Cunningham, to mention a few. In the early days, dancing took place from 10 pm until 4 am, but on Tuesdays and Thursdays the dancing halted at 2 pm. We thought finishing at 2.30 am these days was late! As the years passed through the 1950s, into the swinging ‘60s, the ‘70s and then the rock and pop era of the ‘80s, the carnival adapted to the times and continued to attract large crowds to the East Galway town. Artists who graced the carnival in more recent times include Daniel O’Donnell, Declan Nerney, Bagatelle, Aslan, Joe Dolan, Joanna & Tequila Sunrise, Big Tom, Boyzone, The Conquerors, Brush Shiels, Mike Denver and Nathan Carter, again, to mention but a few! Another local historian, Séan Naughton, referred to ‘C-Day’ as opposed to ‘D-Day’ when referring to the first day of the carnival as Ballygar people, and indeed, people far and wide, held the carnival as the high point of the calendar year. All hay-making implements, turfing tools and the like were dropped, as all roads led to Ballygar! The day-time activities of the carnival are

also noteworthy. The annual fair day, a recent enough addition to the carnival, is always very popular. The streets would be lined with craft stalls, clothes stalls, leather goods, food stalls and much more. Farmers would also buy and sell cattle and other livestock. Street entertainment like Tug O’ War, Barman’s/Woman’s Race, Pig Racing, the carnival parade, Marching Band Competition are all worth noting as they contribute greatly to the excitement and celebration of the event. The Fancy Dress is also an ‘institution’ and holds many happy memories for young and not so young! The Kilmore/Ballygar/Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore Memorial Band was also a great addition at carnival time. The late Joe Sweeney, a former carnival chairperson and secretary, and former principal of Ballygar National School, founded the band in the 1950s. The band provided the entertainment for the opening parade and fancy dress parade from the 1950s up until the late 1980s. This legacy continued with Kilmore music teacher and musician Clare Connelly and the Colemans of Ballaghlea. In the mid-90s the band was renamed the Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore Memorial band, after the great Ballygar native Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore, who went on to become one of the biggest names in orchestral band music in the United States, hailed by musicians like Strauss. He was also a famous composer who composed the well-known ‘When Johnny Comes Marching Home’. His band performed at the dedication of the Statue of Liberty in New York City. The local P.S. Gilmore Memorial band, renamed in memory of this great superstar, played a very important part in the carnival’s history. There are indeed far too many names and memories to recall but the carnival still holds an important place in the hearts of Ballygar people. Many romances were forged and memories formed. The people of Ballygar now celebrate 75 years of this great event. We look forward to the next 25 years and greatly anticipate the 100th centenary celebration! Looking forward to seeing you all in Ballygar from August 1st to August 6th. * Tomás Kenny is Ballygar Carnival Secretary, 2019.

Pictured at the Roscommon Harriers 10 Mile Road Race recently were Mark and Anne Gilleran. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Rian, Patrick, Lochlainn, Riona and Saoirse Towey pictured at the Castlerea Rose Festival parade last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Sunday were Fiona and Alice Duignan, Nuala Hardiman, Maeve Doorley and Kaitlin Hardiman. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Sunday were Breege and Katie Reynolds. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Sunday were Aoibhean, Bernie and Caireann O’Neill. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Sunday were Nuala McGowan and Agnes Feeney. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Sunday were Ed Boyle and Sarah Jermyn. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Sunday were Rebecca Quigley and Claire Buckley. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Sunday were Eleanor, Saoirse and Darren Kerins. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Sunday were Jenny, Padraic, Katelyn and Leo Doherty. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Sunday were Farah and Brody Devlin, Matthew McCormack, Mairead Cox and Michelle McCormack. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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NewsPeople Miriam for ‘International Miss Macra’ Miriam Hastings of South Roscommon Macra na Feirme will represent Roscommon in this year’s International Miss Macra Festival. The festival will take place in Thurles over the August Bank Holiday weekend from Friday, August 2nd to Monday, August 5th. Miriam is a native of Muckloon, Ballyforan, Co. Galway. She is currently working as a primary school teacher in Scoil Bhríde Primary School, Edenderry, Co. Offaly. She has been Club Secretary, County Competitions Officer and North West Queen 2016. She also represented Roscommon in Queen of the Land in 2017.

The family of the late Robert Brady presents a cheque in the sum of €7,128.70 to members of Lough Ree Sub Aqua after a recent charity auction held in Scott’s Bar, Carrowreagh.

Advice to reduce suckler herd is ‘nonsense’ – Murphy Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has slammed the advice that suckler herd numbers be reduced to mitigate climate change as “over-simplistic nonsense” and warned that farmers in the west of Ireland are already on their knees and will be driven out of the industry if the Government does not act immediately. “The reduction of the suckler numbers as suggested by the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) report is simply a non-runner. The carbon produced by Irish farmers is very small when compared to a global output. Suckler famers are the backbone of the beef industry in Ireland and they should not be made the scapegoats to take all the responsibility for meeting our national climate change objectives. Why punish small Irish farmers while at the same time condoning cutting down rainforests in South America to produce beef in a much more inefficient manner – it is utter madness. “The farmers of Ireland and particularly the farmers of the west of Ireland in Roscommon and Galway are already on their knees”.

The family of the late Robert Brady presents a cheque in the sum of €7,128.70 to members of Roscommon Sub Aqua after a recent charity auction held in Scott’s Bar, Carrowreagh.

The family of the late Robert Brady presents a cheque in the sum of €7,128.70 to members of Roscommon Civil Defence after a recent charity auction held in Scott’s Bar, Carrowreagh.

Family of the late Robert Brady present proceeds of charity auction Family, friends and neighbours of the late Robert Brady gathered in Scott’s pub, Carrowreagh recently for the presentation of cheques to Roscommon Sub Aqua, Lough Ree Sub Aqua and Roscommon Civil Defence in light of the tremendously successful Charity Auction held earlier in the year. Robert’s wife, Ethel and children Bobby, Michelle, Liam, Amanda, and Paul wish to once again express their gratitude to everyone as the generosity of all who donated items for auction, as well as those who bought on the night and donated money, helped to raise the enormous sum of €21,386.10. Robert’s family acknowledges the combined efforts of everyone in raising such a huge sum. Robert would be very proud. It means the world to Ethel and family that the money raised will go a long way to helping others in their time of need.

Truck parade in aid of Roscommon Cancer Support On Sunday, October 6th, 2019, Roscommon Cancer Support will host its very first truck parade fundraiser at Hannon’s Hotel, Athlone Road, Roscommon. Entertainment will begin in Han-

non’s from the Saturday night, with fun for all the family on Sunday. All trucks are welcome, so get yourself registered to be in with a chance to win a trophy.

Pictured at the truck parade launch are Colin Farrell, Vincent Collins and Karen Hanley.

There are plenty of ways to get involved – check it out on our Facebook page or come along on the day to see an array of amazing trucks and show your support.

Pictured at the truck parade launch are Laura Mullooly, Pat Hoey and Gary Smyth.

Roscommon Cancer Support Centre is located at Vita House Family Centre, Abbey Street, Roscommon. It is affiliated to the Irish Cancer Society and is part of a network of support centres throughout the country. The service was founded in 2013 and serves Co. Roscommon and surrounding areas. The group is funded entirely by donations from the general public and local fundraising, along with a modest contribution from the Irish Cancer Society. Through the generosity of the people of Roscommon and its environs, Roscommon Cancer Support Centre is able to provide a range of support services to individuals with a cancer diagnosis, family members, and carers. Last year, for instance, saw nearly eighty individuals attend and avail of the services. These essential services can prove vital for the general wellbeing and recovery of cancer patients. The service can be accessed at any point of a person’s cancer journey. The services we provide are growing every year. We intend to continue this development as the benefits and the demand for this vital support service grow within our community. Individuals can self refer by dropping into or calling the centre, and medical and other professionals can also refer. To find out more, contact 090-6625898, email info@vitahouse.org, or visit our website, www. roscommoncancersupport.ie. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/roscancersupportservice/

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Pictured in Lisnamult for the visit of John Caulfield to the Community Sports Park development were Fr. Kevin Fallon, Una and Anthony Doolin, John Caulfield, John Horan, Liam Stephens, Jacqui McCormack, Patricia and Michael Morris. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Caulﬁeld impressed with Sports Park progress  DAN DOONER

Former Cork City manager John Caulfield was suitably impressed with ongoing development work at Roscommon Sports Park in Lisnamult when he visited the site recently at the invitation of the sports park committee and Lisanamult Residents’Association. Phase Two of the project is currently in progress which involves the construction of dressing rooms, meeting rooms and toilets at the site. Caulfield, who lived in Lecarrow in his youth and played soccer with Southern Wanderers in Roscommon town, said such facilities were vital. “It’s what is needed nowadays. I’m going to sound old but in our day everyone was out on the street playing and nowadays computers and laptops have taken over and getting young people out to play and keep-

ing them active is much more difficult. You need facilities like these to encourage young people, and (it’s great) to see the all-weather, the grass pitches and all the developments in Lisnamult. “When I was a young fella in Roscommon 45 years ago there were none of these facilities and it’s brilliant for all the kids coming through. We need to keep encouraging kids to play sport because it keeps everyone healthy and buzzing and anyone who has been involved in sport knows what you get out of it,” he said. He added while Gaelic games are dominant in Roscommon, athletes in other sports should also be supported. “With my upbringing – I was raised in Celtic Avenue and moved out to Lecarrow – did I think I’d end up being a professional player in the League of Ireland for sixteen years and then a manager? Absolutely not.

If you look around at players who’ve played for Ireland – Kevin Doyle is from Wexford, Shay Given and Seamus Coleman are from Donegal – players can come from anywhere. “Any young player that follows or plays soccer looks at being a professional and unfortunately they haven’t always been given the opportunity in terms of facilities or culture-wise, but all that’s changing. You need to give opportunities to people who want to get into a professional sport or play at a higher standard. “And while the GAA will always be number one – and rightly so because it’s our national sport – at the same time it’s great to have good soccer facilities and great to give an opportunity to kids. Everyone has a dream and when I was that age I played Gaelic football and soccer but then soccer turned out to be the game for me,” he said.

Pictured in Lisnamult for the visit of John Caulfield to the Community Sports Park development were Una Doolin, Liam Stephens, John Horan, John Caulfield, Anthony Doolin and Jacqui McCormack. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured in Lisnamult for the visit of John Caulfield to the Community Sports Park development were Tommy Naughton, Daryl Kearney, Jack Raftery, John Caulfield, Junjie Lin, John Horan, Zawyal Khan, Olimpia Mihakea, Aaron Dionanbi, Arthur Pereira, John McGuinness and Conor Grogan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured in Lisnamult for the visit of John Caulfield to the Community Sports Park development were Liam Stephens, Roscommon People reporter Dan Dooner, John Caulfield and John Horan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Roscommon Credit Union’s Exclusive Members Draw took place on July 4th, with a total prize fund of €19,000, and twelve lucky people going home as winners. Two draws are held per year, and the next one is set to take place in December 2019. Sandra Barry was the most recent big winner of the Credit Union’s Members’ Draw and she collected her prize of €10,000. Congratulations to all the lucky winners!

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Happy 80th birthday, Kelly’s Londis, Boyle! Kelly’s Londis, Boyle, Co. Roscommon celebrated their 80th in style by hosting a Family Fun Day on the 20th of July. The family first opened their doors for business on Bridge Street back in 1939 when Dan and Olive Kennedy operated the family business. Today, it is a thriving enterprise being run by their sons, Neil and Richard Kennedy – who cut their teeth in the family business from twelve years old – and is very much part of the local community. To celebrate this great achievement, Kelly’s Londis Boyle hosted a Family Fun Day on the 20th of July.

The highlight of the day was the ‘Crack the safe’ final. The lucky winners were David and Dorothy Connolly who walked away with the €1000 shopping voucher. Congratulating Kelly’s Londis Boyle on their 80th Anniversary, Londis Sales Director Conor Hayes said: “This is a remarkable milestone in the rich history that Kelly’s Londis has built up over its 80 years in Boyle and we are delighted that they had such a fantastic day of celebrations. I would also like to wish them continued success for the next 80 years”.

Pictured is the Kelly family and Tommy Devlin, outside Kelly’s Londis, Boyle.

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Ofﬁcial opening of Aurivo’s dryer facility investment Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD recently presided over the official opening of Aurivo’s spray dryer facility in Ballaghaderreen. The new dryer is a significant element of Aurivo’s €48m capital investment programme announced in 2018 and will boost Aurivo’s Dairy Ingredients’ capacity by some 55%, producing over 60,000 tonnes of milk powders for international markets and 15,000 tonnes of butter annually. Commenting, Minister Creed said: “I’m delighted to be here to mark the official opening of Aurivo’s spray dryer facility in Ballaghaderreen. At a time of uncertainty with issues such as Brexit looming in the background, this and other capital investment initiatives under Aurivo’s ambitious five-year strategy programme is a vote of confidence for growth potential within the Irish dairy sector. I’d like to congratulate Aurivo for its continued commitment to supporting the growth ambitions of its members and its role in helping to ensure that Ireland remains at the forefront within the global dairy marketplace”. Constructed between October 2018 and April of this year, 150 construction workers worked solidly around the clock, seven days a week to complete the project on time and in line with budget. Highly energy efficient, the new facility uses bulk renewable natural gas as its heat energy source and is the first manufacturing facility in the country to use this energy source. The investment will enable Aurivo to drive its innovation for customers and thereby continue to return a leading milk price to its 1000 dairy farmers across 14 counties including Northern Ireland.

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Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “Numbers on offer were similar to the previous week with the trade holding steady resulting in a good clearance of lots. Bullocks made up to €665 over their weight with heifers making up to €570 over. Dry cows made up to €1,405. “This Friday (August 2nd) at 11 am sees our usual sale for bullocks, heifers, weanlings, dry cows and suckler cows. On Friday, August 9th, there will be special autumn sales for bullocks and heifers as well as dry cows from 11 am. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday, August 1st). “There was a bigger entry of sheep on offer at this week’s sale. There was a similar trade for lambs from the previous week with prices fetching €103 for 52.3kgs. There was a good trade for cast ewes with prices ranging from €54 up to €102. 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 Dry cows

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “There were 500 cattle on offer this week. Trade and prices for the forward cattle were reflective of the current beef prices while the younger store cattle proved to be a better trade. Breeding stock and the calf ring reported good clearances, while the cow trade was similar to last week. “The weanling numbers have started to increase also with good demand for the quality lots on offer. Cows with calves at foot made from €1,050 to €1,770 for a Ch heifer and her Simmental bull calf at foot. Springers made from €880 to €1,130 per head. Young calves made from €20 to €180 while the runner type lots made from €265 to €650 for continental types. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (August 1st) with our usual sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings on offer. All sales commence at 11 am with three rings in operation”.

Ch 750kgs €1520, LM 720kgs €1480, Lmx 795kgs €1450, Lm 755kgs €1415, Lm 800kgs €1450.

Weanling bulls Lm 390kgs €1090, BBx 275kgs €800, Lm 430kgs €1055, Ch 455kgs €1050.

Bullocks Ch 430kgs €1040, Ch 395kgs €970, Ch 515kgs €1140, AA

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500kgs €1050, Lm 570kgs €1300, Lm 580kgs €1290, Ch 685kgs €1445, Lm 670kgs €1375.

Heifers Ch 360kg €955, Lm 380kgs €900, Lm 460kgs €1120, AA 490kgs €1105, Ch 690kgs €1455, Lm 670kgs €1390, Ch 610kgs €1265.

Weanling heifers Ch 340kgs €850, AA 350kgs €840, Lm 370kgs €900, Ch 390kgs €990, Lm 350kgs €965.

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Bullocks, Heifers, Dry Cows, Weanlings & Suckler Cows Each Friday – 11 a.m. ------------------------------------

Tuesday, August 6th

Members of the Beef Plan Movement staged a protest at Aurivo in Ballaghaderreen during the visit of Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed last Friday. Pics: Mick McCormack

Beef Plan protest during Creed visit

Show at 3.30 p.m. Sale at 5 p.m.

Best Weanling Bull Born 1st July to 31st December 2018 in exhibitors own herd

Best Weanling Heifer Born 1st July to 31st December 2018 in exhibitors own herd Also Suckler Cow/Springer Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on this Thursday, August 1st ------------------------------------

Friday, August 9th at 11 a.m.

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Over 100 members of the Beef Plan Movement staged a protest to coincide with the visit of Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed to Aurivo in Ballaghadereen last Friday. There were some angry exchanges as Minister Creed arrived at the Aurivo Dairy Ingredients plant where he opened a new dryer facility. Beef Plan Movement members were believed to have been joined by Bord na Móna workers and members of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA). Protestors asked Minister Creed whether he would recognise the Beef Plan Movement and how he planned on addressing the share of the price of beef. According to the Beef Plan Movement, Minister Creed refused to engage with protestors ahead of the opening of Aurivo’s new dryer facility. A further farmers’ protest was staged at Kepak in Athleague on Monday and was supported by local public representatives including Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice and Cllr. Tony Waldron.

Lughnasa Show & Sale of Weanlings

Autumn Special Sales Heifers & Bullocks Also Dry Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on this Thursday, August 1st ------------------------------------

Lambs & Cast Ewes Each Wednesday at 11 a.m. Please note that as and from Wednesday, August 14th Ewe Lambs will be sold separately All sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID Tag set ------------------------------------

This Saturday. August 3rd

Breeding Ewes & Hoggets Members of the Beef Plan Movement staged a protest at Aurivo in Ballaghaderreen during the visit of Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed last Friday. Pics: Mick McCormack

Sale at 11 a.m. Gates open at 8 a.m. ------------------------------------

Expansion a major boost – Hopkins Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has said that the investment of €26 million in the Aurivo Dairy Ingredients plant in Ballaghaderreen is a major boost for the town and wider region. The expansion is part of a €48 million investment plan announced by Aurivo in July 2018 which will take place over the next five years. It includes the dairy ingredients plant, new Homeland retail store openings in the northwest and safety and efficiency measures across its Livestock Marts business. Senator Hopkins said: “It was important to have Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed visit the site last Friday (July 26th) to view the world

class facilities which have been constructed. “This investment has increased production capacity at the facility by 50% and allows for improved efficiencies. “Aurivo has a very important impact on Ballaghaderreen and the wider region. It is an important employer in the town. It also has a positive economic knock-on effect on other businesses and services in the area”. Senator Hopkins concluded: “I compliment everyone involved in this development. A huge amount of planning, hard work and effort has clearly been invested in achieving this very successful outcome”.

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

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FOR SALE  FOR SALE: Pine table and 4 chairs, solid pine, as new, in perfect condition. 5ft - 4ins long, 3f - 6ins wide, Kilteevan area. Tel: 087 1869187 or 090 6630821  FOR SALE: VW Golf 1.6 petrol, 2005, NCT 20/20. Recently serviced, leather seats, good condition. Tel: 087 320433  TOPSOIL FOR SALE: Lorry/trailer loads of good quality top soil for sale. Tel: 086 3776948  FOR SALE: Excellent quality square bales of hay. Sold in lots to suit, €2.50 a bale and delivered. Tel: 086 2628439

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INDOOR MARKET  LISNAMULT INDOOR MARKET: Our next indoor market is on Sunday, 4th August in Greenfields Childcare Centre, Lisnamult Community Centre from 12-5pm. Tables supplied also parking. Looking forward to seeing you there.

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LIFT REQUIRED  ARE YOU TRAVELLING TO ATHLONE IT FROM STROKESTOWN, September to December, mornings around 8.00 am? I would appreciate a lift. Money negotiable for lift. Good company provided. Non-smoker. Tel. 083 0339715

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  HOUSE TO LET: With adjoining lock up secure shed that also houses oil tank and provides additional space. 1.5km from Ballygar town. Two storied, 4 bedroomed, 2 bathrooms, large lounge, utility room, all recently refurbished to high standard including use of new concept insulation. O.F.C.H., solid fuel stove. Very confortable. Many extras. Spacious and secure garden to back of house. Phone: 087 2344178 after 6pm.

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Con Ward and Kathleen Meenan are applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct dwelling house, garage, wastewater treatment system and all ancillary site works at Scregg, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Con Ward and Kathleen Meenan 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 €20.00 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.

facebook.com/moleskinarch ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Cheryl Best intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for retention permission for 2 number domestic storage sheds at Lissaneaville, Fuerty, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Andrew Morris, B.Eng(Hons) M.Sc C.Eng MIEI, Chartered Engineer, 22 Castle View Terrace, Castle Street, Co. Roscommon. Post Code: F42RF90 Mob: 086 3646210 Ph: 090 6627950 E: amorris@morrislohan.ie 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 €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Application is being made to Roscommon County Council for permission as follows: Demolish existing rear two storey outbuilding/stores, in order to provide space to construct 3 no x 2 bedroom town houses and 1 no x 1 bedroom apartment and modify area to rear of Liquor Store at ground floor level to include a stairs and lobby area to form access to roof garden and the first and second floor apartments. Convert first and second floor levels overlooking Main Street from a previous private dwelling, to 2 no x 2 bedroom apartments, over existing Restaurant and Liquor Store and construct new entrance halls with stairs providing separate private access to both units from first floor level. Convert part of existing adjoining stores to refuse bin and bulk storage areas to serve the proposed dwelling units. Create Roof Garden at first floor level, to provide communal open space for the proposed development and also carry out all ancillary site works and services, including the relevant connections to the public facilities at Main Street, Roscommon town.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Michael Farrell intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for an extension to existing house at Granaghan (Dillon), Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: David Molloy

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 open hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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.

Signed: Michael Farrell The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Triona Concannon, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for the construction of an extension to the rear of my dwelling in the townland of Srabagan, Arigna, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Triona Concannon

PUBLIC NOTICE REGISTRATION OF CLUBS ACTS, 1904 TO 1999 APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION District Court Area of Roscommon District No. 4 CATHAL McCONN Applicant I, CATHAL McCONN of Circular Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon Secretary of Roscommon Golf Club whose premises are situate at Mote Park, Roscommon, County Roscommon in Court area and District aforesaid, hereby apply for a renewal of the Certificate of Registration of the above mentioned Club at the District Court to be held at Roscommon in the County of Roscommon on the 17th day of September 2019. The object of the said Club is “Golf Club”. I enclose the following documents:(a) A Certificate signed by two peace Commissioners (b) Two copies of the Club Rules (c) A List of the NAMES IN FULL (not initials) and addresses of the Officials and Committee of Management or Governing Body of the Club (d) A list of the names of the members of the Club (e) The prescribed Court Fee. Dated the 30th day of July 2019 Signed: CATHAL McCONN., Secretary of the above Club Signed: Mahon Sweeney Club Solicitors, Roscommon To: The Registrar of Clubs, District Court Office, Roscommon AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

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 HOME TUTOR REQUIRED: Qualified and experienced Home Tutor required for female first year secondary school student in Roscommon town, with complex physical and educational needs. Experience of the full range of hEDS symptoms essential along with use of assistive technologies for education. Up to 10 hours per week envisaged (mornings only). Junior Cycle Maths and English and homework assistance in other selected subjects (excluding Irish/languages). Garda clearance and references required. Apply to Box No: 2058 c/o RoscommonPeople, Abbey Street, Roscommon

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 CHILDMINDER REQUIRED: To mind two babies in own home. Flexible days required from September, Roscommon town area. Tel: 087 3204333  PERSON WANTED: To manage running of ice cream parlor in Roscommon town. Apply to Ray Gannon, The Farm Shop, The Square Roscommon. Tel: 087 2526195

TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD

 TURF FOR SALE: In tonne bags, delivery to Roscommon town and surrounding areas. Price €50. Tel: 086 8534011

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

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

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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

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  CARPENTER AVAILABLE: For work on first and second fix, roofing and slating, all maintenance. Tel: 087 6467322

DOMESTIC PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES & REPAIRS Also available at evening and weekends.

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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

FAMILYNOTICES .... SCALLY Raymond

SCALLY Raymond

St. Ciaran’s Park & Lisnamult Roscommon Town (4th Anniversary)

No. 6 St. Ciaran’s Park and Lisnmult, Roscommon. (4th Anniversary)

In loving memory of our darling Ray Now I am contented That my life it was worthwhile Knowing as I passed along the way I made someone smile When you are walking down the street And you’ve got me on your mind I’m walking in your footsteps Only half a step behind And when you feel the gentle breeze Or the wind upon your face That’s me giving you a great big hug Or just a soft embrace So please don’t be unhappy Just because I’m out of sight Remember that I’m with you Every morning, noon and night

Forever in our hearts Love Aileen, Hayley, Sonya, mom and dad, Padraig, Reza and Samantha and extended family Anniversary Mass in Sacred Heart Hospital Church, on Sunday, 4th August at 11am.

Interior & Exterior

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED

Repaired or Replaced All small & big jos catered for Call L. Coen (087) 1948286

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COYLE Vincent

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Carrowcrin, Roscommon (34th Anniversary)

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815 CRASH REPAIRS

In loving memory of Vincent Coyle, who died August 5th 1985. Rest in Peace. Always remembered by his loving mother, brothers, sisters and friends. Vincent’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan on Friday, 2nd August at 8pm.

In loving memory of our lovely son-in-law Ray God saw you getting tired A cure was not to be He put His arm around you And whispered: “come to me” With tearful eyes we let you go Although our hearts were breaking We could not make you stay A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands at Rest God knows why He took you He only takes the best

We will never forget you Ray. Loving remembered by Ann and Seamie Farrell.

THOMPSON Bridie Willsgrove ,Ballintubber (8th Anniversary)

Precious memories of our lovely mother, Bridie Thompson, who died on 6th August, 2011. Also remembering our dad, Jim, who died on 9th February, 1989. Just close your eyes and you will see, All the memories that you have of me, Just sit and relax and you will find, I’m really still there inside your mind. I’m in that place that’s filled with love, Known to you all as ‘up above’ Just remember me as if I were still alive, Enjoying my game of twenty-five. Fondly and lovingly remembered by her family and friends.

Anniversary Mass in St. Bride’s Church, Ballintubber on Sunday, 4th August at 11.30am.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES BEIRNE MARY

FENTON Anthony

Farragher, Four-Mile-House, Roscommon Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon Who died on 28th May, 2019

Lisbrock, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. (1st Anniversary) Who died 2nd August 2018

Paddy and the family of the much loved Mary Beirne (née Keegan) wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to everyone who sympathised and supported us following her sudden and unexpected death. We will be forever grateful to the many people who paid their respects and offered their condolences on our recent sad loss. Thank you to everyone who called to visit, those who attended her Wake, Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial. To those who sent Mass Cards, letters of sympathy, enrolments certificates, phone calls, text messages, floral tributes and who donated to Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation in memory of Mary, we are truly grateful. A special thanks to those who travelled long distances to be with us. Thanks to our wonderful neighbours, friends and extended family who gave so generously of their time providing refreshments and looking after visitors over the many days. We offer our sincere thanks to those special people who attended to Mary on the evening she died. Thanks to the paramedics and the Gardaí for their professionalism and compassion. Thank you to Fr. Donal Morris for his prayers and consolation on the evening and to both Fr. Donal Morris and Fr. Irek Kuzmicki for their prayers on the nights Mary was Reposed at home. Thank you to Fr. Donal Morris for celebrating the beautiful and heartfelt Homily at Mary’s Funeral Mass and to Fr. Irek Kuzmicki, Fr. Raymond Browne, Fr. Francis Beirne and Fr. Joseph Delaney who con-celebrated the Funeral Mass. Many thanks to the Eucharistic Ministers for assisting with the service and to the local Ballinaheglish Choir for their beautiful vocals and music. A special word of thanks to the Roscommon Ploughing Association who organised the Guard Of Honour on the day of the Funeral. Our grateful appreciation to Tom and Pat Smyth, Funeral Directors for their professionalism and kindness during those difficult days and for the dignified way the Funeral was conducted. Sincere thanks to the gravediggers for their care and attention to detail while preparing Mary’s final resting place and to the car parking attendants, traffic attendants and Gardaí who directed traffic and kept everything running smoothly at the Church and Oran graveyard. Our gratitude also to the staff in Donamon Castle who provided a beautiful meal for our family and friends after the Funeral. To all of you 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 a gesture of our sincere gratitude and heartfelt appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. ‘Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear’

Mary’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinaheglish on Sunday, 4th August at 11am.

The family of the late Anthony Fenton wish to express our sincere gratitude to all those who offered sympathy and gestures of support following our sad loss. We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many relatives, friends and neighbours who visited, attended the Wake, the Removal, the Funeral Mass and the Burial. A special word of thanks also to the Doctors and Nurses, and excellent Palliative Care Team that helped care for Anthony during his final days. Thanks very much also to Fr. Michael McManus and Deacon Gacquin, both of whom were very sensitive and supportive during this sad time. Thanks to the Coyle Music group who were excellent and made the Funeral Service very memorable. Thanks very much to the local Gravediggers who always do the job with minimum fuss. To Hamrock’s Funeral Services who were so professional, cooperative and helpful in fulfilling all our wishes, thank you very much. The Holy Sacrament of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. Anniversary Mass will take place in St. Brigid’s Church, Curraghboy this Sunday, 4th August at 10am.

GARVEY Mary “Babs” Caltraduff, Ballyforan. Who passed away on 2nd August 2003 (16th Anniversay)

THANKSGIVINGS 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. A.M.K.

Ros Memorials Headstone, Memorial & Gravestone Specialists

KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON

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

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

You are as near as a heartbeat as close as a prayer. Whenever we need you, we feel you are there. You are not just a memory of a lifetime that’s past. You are ours to remember as long as life lasts.

Loved and missed by your sons and daughters and families. Anniversary Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyforan on Monday, 5th August at 7.30pm.

FLAHERTY (nee Conroy) Julie Clooneyourish, Athleague, Co. Roscommon Who died on 2nd August 2013 (6th Anniversary)

MURRAY Michael (Mike) Castlemine, Fourmilehouse Co. Roscommon. (6th Anniversary)

Who died on 26th July 2013 I still see your face before me, Your voice I long to hear, I miss and love you dearly, God knows I wish you were here.

Sadly missed always and forever, husband John B, daughter Lorraine, sons John, Anthony and Damien, daughter-in-law Clare, sonin-law Kenny, grandchildren Lauryn, Aaron, Russ, Robyn and Reece, brothers and sisters. Anniversary Mass in Athleague Church on Sunday, 4th August at 10am.

MULRYAN (nee Quinn) Maureen Brookvale Avenue, Roscommon (6th Anniversary) In loving memory of Maureen who died 6th August 2013

KEEGAN John and Mary

As each day dawns We think of you As each night falls We pray for you And throughout our lives No matter where In our hearts, you are always there.

Loved and remembered by your wife Phil, daughter Caitriona; sons Ciaran, Michael, Joe, Aidan, Tom; son-in-law, daughters-inlaw and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass in St. Bridgid’s Church, Fourmilehouse on Saturday, 3rd of August at 8.15pm.

MULRY John Tibarney, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon 2nd August 2015 (4th Anniversary)

Rathmore, Fourmilehouse, Roscommon

(3rd Anniversary) (26th Anniversary) In loving memory of our parents John who passed away on 20th of June 1993 (26th Anniversary) and Mary who passed away on 17th of August 2016 (3rd anniversary). A tribute of love to parents so dear, So close to our hearts each day of the year, We will always have memories to cherish and hold, Of wonderful parents more precious than gold.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by their daughters Marian, Evelyn and Caroline, sons John, Michael, Peter, Padraic and David and extended family. Anniversary Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Fourmilehouse on Sunday, 4th August at 11am.

HYNES Eugene Birchgrove, Creagh, Ballinasloe (10th Anniversary) Died on the 4th of August 2009.

Gone are the days we used to share. But in our hearts you are always there. The gates of memory will never close, We miss you more than anyone knows. With tender love and deep regret, We who loved you will never forget.

From your loving husband Michael (Haul), children Edel, Adrian, Elaine and Deirdre. Grnadchildren Caio, Anna and Luan, son-in-law Rajael Anniversary Mass in The Sacred Heart Church Roscommon on Monday, 5th August at 10am.

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

In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather Who died on the 2nd of August, 2015 R.I.P. We never fail to think of you, We never cease to care, We only wish we could go home, And find you waiting there.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your wife Bridie and family.

Loved and missed always by your wife Mary and family.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Creagh, Ballinasloe on Saturday, 3rd August at 7pm.

Anniversary Mass in Tisrara Church on Friday, 2nd August at 7.30pm.

Late of Grange, Curraghboy, Athlone

Tenderly we treasure the past, with memories that will always last.

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In loving memory of our dear parents Eddie who died on 27th of July 2007 and Peggie who died on 3rd of September 2008 Deep are the memories Precious they stay No passing of time Can take them away

Loved and remembered by your family. Anniversary Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Curraghboy on Sunday, 4th August at 10am.

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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 INSTALLATION

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Dead & Worn-Out Animals Contact JOHN GREENE BALLINASLOE TEL: (090) 96 88606 Lowest price guaranteed Daily collection

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

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Appointments

Career Opportunity Available Garvey’s Roscommon are currently seeking applications for the position of

Sam Hire Supervisor As Hire Supervisor, you will manage all aspects of the Hire operation in the branch. Key to the role is driving sales of hire products, developing new business and servicing our existing customer base while also ensuring the smooth running of daily operations. The ideal candidate will have sales experience with an interest in the Hire industry and machinery. People management experience is desirable. If you are interested in applying for the role please email your CV to marion.cunningham@garveys.ie

Applications are invited from suitably qualiﬁed candidates for inclusion on a panel for the following positions:

RETAINED FIRE-FIGHTER (PART-TIME) – ELPHIN FIRE BRIGADE Applicants must ordinarily reside and work within a 2 mile radius of the Fire Station to which they are applying. Application forms and full particulars may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon, F42 VR98. E-mail: humanresources@roscommoncoco.ie

ATHLEAGUE Are now Hiring for the following position

Dispatch General Operatives To work in our warehouse area, ensuring that our end product is packaged and distributed to our customers. ● Knowledge of computers is a requirement for this role. ● The shift is rotating, involving days and nights. ● Forklift license is an advantage but not essential. ● Immediate start is required. If you are interested in the above position please send your CV to Claire Finneran, HR Manager, Kepak Athleague, Athleague, Co. Roscommon or email fernanda.lewtak@kepak.com

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Telephone: (090) 6637329 Web: www.roscommoncoco.ie Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of information supplied on application form. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5pm on Tuesday, 20th August 2019 Canvassing will disqualify. Roscommon County Council is an equal opportunities employer. Is fostóir comhionannais deiseanna í Comhairle Contae Ros Comáin

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CROGHAN FAIRY BUSH LIMITED Invites applications for

BUSINESS MANAGER (PART-TIME 25 hours per week) The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day management of the childcare facility which is run by a Voluntary Management Committee Essential • Diploma in Business Management, Community Development or equivalent/relevant qualification. • Management Skills to include Finance, Budgeting, Marketing, IT and Payroll • Minimum of 1 year Management experience • Experience working with and reporting to a Voluntary Management Committee • Experience in Human Resources including supporting and supervising staff and volunteers • Good report writing and interpersonal skills • Organising fundraising events Desirable • Knowledge of the National Childcare Schemes Childcare Regulations (www.dcya.gov.ie/www.tusla.ie) • Child protection and Fire and Safety training • Experience in networking with local/national agencies such as Roscommon County Childcare Committee and other relevant agencies • Work in partnership with parents and the local community • Childcare Qualification A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled. Please forward Curriculum Vitae to The Chairperson, Croghan Fairy Bush Limited Croghan, Boyle, Co Roscommon or by email to croghanfairybush@yahoo.ie. Closing Date for receipt of applications is: 23rd August 2019

Croghan Fairy Bush Ltd are currently recruiting and forming a relief panel of suitable candidates for the following position:

Early Years Educators The successful Early Years Educator candidate will have: • Minimum Childcare FETAC Level 5 or equivalent. • At least one year experience of working with children in a quality childcare environment. • Child Protection Training & -First Aid Certification • Good Communication Skills • Knowledge of Child Care Regulations (the Child Care Act 1991 Pre-School Services Regulations 2016). *All applicants must supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form. Please forward your curriculum Vitae to: The Manager, Croghan Fairy Bush Ltd, Croghan, Boyle, Co. Roscommon or by email to croghanfairybush@yahoo.ie Closing date 5pm on 23rd August, 2019.

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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Athlone Laboratories Limited trading as Athlone Laboratories, intend to apply for retention permission and permission for the following; (A)Retention is sought for; I. Changes to the elevations of the 2-storey factory extension completed under planning reference PD10/381 consisting of; the addition of an external escape staircase, plant, plant protrusions/ louvres/associated pipes and ducts and re-arrangement of external doors, windows and roof ridges, overall height increased by approximately 1 metre, II. The boiler house addition, 31 sq m to the rear (north elevation) of said 2 storey extension, III. 2 No. Boiler and Compressors rooms to rear (north elevation) of original factory block, 11.5 sq m each approximately, combined 23 sq m approximately, IV. The addition of 2 lab spaces to original factory block, combined floor space of 90 sq m approximately, V. The addition of ancillary storage and boiler housing units within the open void area of original factory block, 27 sq m approximately, VI. 4 no shipping containers and 2 no prefabs, acting as temporary site storage, combined area 158 sq m, VII. Gravelled parking area to southern section of site, VIII. Gravelled service route running along western boundary of site serving rear service area. (B)Permission is sought for; I. and as previously granted as a part of PD10/381, the demolition of the existing entrance foyer and associated offices to the southern elevation of the building (original factory block), the removal of the existing roof over the entire single storey area of the existing building (original factory block) and the addition of a new roof structure to accommodate storage, office and high ceiling production areas, along with additional ground floor and first floor office and storage space to the building and to the existing open space (open void area) central to the existing building, (original factory block) II The provision of additional car-parking spaces to south of site, together with connections to services and all other associated site works at The Athlone Laboratories Facility, Ballymurray Td, Co. Roscommon, F42 EW02 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 â&#x201A;¬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.

Signed: Collins Boyd Engineering Ltd. Engineers & Architects Galway Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Ph (090)6634421 Fax: (090)663423 Email: info@collinsboydeng.com

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Aras An Chontae, Roscommon PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SUBMIT NIS (NATURA IMPACT STATEMENT) Name of Applicant: Ben & Becky Duffy Location: Cloonmore Td, Portrunny, Co Roscommon Planning Ref Number of the Application: 18/612 Nature & Extent of the Development: Permission to construct an extension to an existing dwelling house with all associated site development works. following the requirement of the planning authority, an NIS will be submitted to the Planning Authority in connection with the application, and the NIS will be available for inspection or purchase, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during office hours at the offices of the Planning Authority and that subject to the payment of any relevant fee, a submission or observation in relation to the NIS may be made in writing to the planning authority within 5 weeks of the date of receipt by the planning authority of the NIS.

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Four Roads beat champions in Athleague

Four Roads’ Jack Donnelly in action during Tuesday’s Roscommon SHC clash between Four Roads and Athleague in Athleague. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Horses for Courses This weekend’s action Today Galway continues, featuring the Galway Hurdle, 4.55 pm, first starting at 2 pm. Tomorrow the Guinness Handicap, over a mile and a half, is the feature at 6.50 pm with racing away at 5.10 pm. On Saturday, the feature race is the Galway Shopping Centre Handicap Hurdle, the 6th race at 4.45 pm with 44 entries, the first is off at 2 pm. The festival finishes on Sunday starting at 2.15 pm and features the 39-entry EBF Stallion Farms Ahonoora Handicap over 7f at 3.55 pm. There is national hunt racing at 2.05 pm in Cork on Bank Holiday Monday with a flat card on Tuesday, stalls opening for the first open at 5.55 pm. On Monday there is also racing on the level at Naas off at 2.05 pm. Tuesday sees the start of

a week’s racing in the west and midlands starting here in Roscommon at Lenebane, a 5.35 pm start, with a national hunt card, followed by two days racing at Cleveragh in Sligo starting at 5.30 pm on Wednesday with an all flat card.

General News Michael Stoute’s Crystal Ocean, under James Doyle, had to play second fiddle for the second year running, in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot last Saturday in a tremendous battle to the line with John Gosden’s super filly Enable. They hit the furlong marker together and fought all the way to the line where Gosden’s filly prevailed by a neck under Frankie Detorri. Enable may go directly to the Prix de l’Arc. Andre Fabre’s Waldgeist was 1¾l back in 3rd.

Tuesday at Lenebane A national hunt card at Lenebane on Monday opens with three hurdle races the first of which is the 3-Y-O maiden hurdle over 2m sponsored by the Railway Bar. Paul Byron Shoes sponsor the 2nd, an open 2m 4f maiden hurdle for 4-Y-O’s+. The 3m handicap hurdle carries the name of Class Grass, all three are local sponsors. The first of the three chases is the Irish Stallion Farms EBF sponsored 2m 5f mares beginners chase with John F. Hanley sponsored 2m beginners chase the 2nd race over the major obstacles. Chasing ends with the 3m Michael Holland Tyres Handicap and racing comes to a close with the Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands 2m bumper for amateur riders only. Best turned out is sponsored by P & G Cards, Athleague. There will be music as usual in the main

by Tom Red

bar after the second last race with Billy Garvan. Going as of Wednesday is good, good to firm in places.

Racing News Sunday’s meeting at Uttoxeter was called off, believe it or not, due to waterlogging. The Midlands track had 35mm of rain with more rain forecasted the officials cancelled the National Hunt card.

Competition Corner Bernie Heavey, Athleague, Mary Kelly, Creggs and Ale Pena, Courtown are off to Roscommon next Tuesday, August 6th compliments of the Secretary/Manager Michael Finneran. I hope you all enjoy your evening out. Last chance to win tickets for Kilbeggan on August 10th. We want to know which horse won the Mid-

Enable, pink cap, beats Crystal Ocean in the King George Queen Elizabeth at Ascot on Saturday.

lands National at the track last Friday week? Answers for the competition please on a postcard to the Roscommon People, Abbey Street Roscommon or by e-mail to tomred17@ gmail.com by 12 pm next Wednesday (7th) and don’t forget to include your name, address and a contact phone number with all

competition entries. Racing returns quickly to Roscommon, on Monday, August 19th and we have three pairs of tickets for the meeting. To win Roscommon tickets we want to know how many meetings are there in Lenebane in August? Answers please on a postcard to Roscommon

People, Abbey Street Roscommon or by e-mail to tomred17@gmail.com by 12 pm next Wednesday the (7th August) for Kilbeggan and 12 pm Wednesday, August 14th for Roscommon. Please don’t forget to include your name, address and a contact phone number with all competition entries.

Crowds ﬂock to the Galway Races Ballybrit Review On the first day of Galway the crowd, slightly up on last year, saw Gordon Elliott and Davy Russell start the week with a winner as Lethal Steps battled up the hill to hold the JP McManus pair of Morosini and Winner Takes Itall. The Easyfix Handicap Hurdle went to the favourite, Linger, trained by Joseph O’Brien who beat Roachdale House and Volatile Lady held on by 6l and ½l. Punters were again correct in the first flat race of the meeting as Inishfree, who was headed in the final furlong by Shekhem, fought back under Donnacha O’Brien to win by a neck. The winner is trained by Aidan O’Brien and Dermot Weld trained the runner up. Cap D’antibes finished 3rd for JJ Walsh 6 ½ l further back.

The Claytonhotelgalway. com Handicap was won by the outsider Galtee Mist at 20/1 by a head from Syrena with Cruella Dovil 1½l back in 3rd. The winner had finished 6th in Roscommon in July beaten about 6½l by Calling Time. Jodi Townend won the 2017 Connaught Hotel Qualified Riders Handicap on Great White Shark trained by Willie Mullins from Dermot Weld’s Dalton Highway and the English raider Litterale ridden by Aine O’Connor for Harry Fry by 1¾l and ¾l. The Mullins trained favourite, Mr Adjudicator finished 4th, and the trainer was completing a hattrick of wins in the race. The penultimate Eventus Handicap was won by the Jim Bolger trained Halami who battled well for Kevin Manning to hold Millswyn and Donnacha O’Brien by ½ l with Red Gerry third.

The bumper provided local Galway jockey Derek O’Connor with victory on the Emmet Mullins trained Russian Diamond from the favourite Risk Factor and Soldiers Hill. On Tuesday the crowd was slightly down on last year but things got off to a great start for punters as Fast Buck, trained by WP Mullins, won the novice hurdle by 1¼l and 3¼l from Turnpike Trip and Road To Dubai under Paul Townend, following his sister into the winner’s enclosure. The favourite in the Latin Quarter Beginners Chase, the second race, Zero Ten at odds on at 1/2, made it two winning favourites in a row coming home by 3l and 3¾l from outsiders Stormey, trained locally by Steve Mahon, and Charlie Stout. The winner was repeating Emmet Mullins and his cousin David’s victory of 12 months

Great White Shark and Jody Townend win the Connacht Hotel Q.R Handicap.

ago and doubling up on Emmet’s score this year. Flat racing opened with a win for the favourite Petite Mustique ridden by Donnacha O’Brien for his father Aidan. The favourite beat Chasing The Dawn and Mythic by 2¾l and ½l. In the Caulfield Industrial EBF Maiden the Ger Lyons trained Rita Levi won by a neck and 5l from Mudlahhim and Dedillon to give some relief to the layers. The feature race of the day the Colm Quinn BMW Mile was won by Saltonstall who finished ½l and a head in front of Innamorare and Quizical in the hands of champion jockey Colin Keane In the Caulfield Industrial Athlone Handicap was won by One Cool Poet trained by Matthew Smith and ridden by Billy Lee who beat Emphatic and Sharp Focus by a neck and 1½l. More misery for the punters in the final race as 10/1 Make A Challenge held off the challenge of the well backed favourite Beckwith Place, 6’s to 2’s, by a nose. Moxy Mares was another 1¼l back in 3rd. On Wednesday, racing opened with The Tote Supporting Irish Racing Maiden Hurdle and another winner for Mullins and Townend as Diamond Hill beat Days Without End and Sky Marshall 1¼l and ½l. The second was won by Gavin Cromwell’s well backed favourite, Ilikedwayurthinkin at 2/1 from outsider Sweet Home Chicago

and Whatsyourstatus. Three more of the Mullins family were in the winners enclosure after the Mares Handicap Hurdle as Bercassa, owned by Helen, trained by Tom and ridden by there son David beat Imastartoo and Like An Open Book by 3½l and 1¼l Relief for punters in the amateur flat handicap as father and son, Willie and Patrick Mullins, produced Diamond Hill to beat National Wealth by a head with Rising 9l back in 3rd. The big one the Galway Plate went to Gordon Elliott for the third year running as Borice and Luke Dempsey came with a run on the outer rail to catch Byrony Frost on the English raider, Black Corton, with Snugsborough Benny 3rd and Peregrine Run 4th. The winning distances were 3¼l, a neck and ½l.

Ballybrit Preview Day 4 of the festival, the card sponsored by Guinness, opens with a beginners chase which looks an open 8-runner race with Joseph O’Brien’s Early Doors fancied. A flat bred he may not take to fences and the experienced Rathnure Rebel is preferred. Again, only eight go to post in the novice chase with Zero Ten looking for a second win this week but Wicklow Brave and Moon Over Germany have solid claims. Philip Reynolds likes to win in the west and Moon Over Germany, making the long journey from Waterford is

selected. There are two flat handicap races, an 18-runner and 13-runner, on the card both of which are wide open and are best watched. Only six go to post in the novice hurdle before the big one with Charles Byrnes’ Doctor Duffy the one to beat on his form 2nd to Peregrine Run. JP McManus supplies three of the 22 runners in the Guinness Galway Hurdle including Band Of Outlaws trained by Joseph O’Brien. Willie Mullins has Riven Light and Shanning among his four runners but the one that catches my eye is Sole Pretender trained outside Gort by Norman Lee seeking four in a row. Norman’s father, Christy, was associated with the 1973 winner Lesabelle. Head says Band Of Outlaws, heart says Sole Pretender and I think I’ll let my heart win. In the Open Gate Pure Brew Handicap, Gavin Cromwell’s Green Panda has been running well and could win at a nice price and is an e/w bet. The closing bumper, which is timed for 5.59 pm (1759 the year Guinness started in St James’s Gate), sees ten horses go to post. The booking of Jamie Codd for Ballylig by John McConnell and the fact that he has had a run will do me but he will get it all to do from Derek O’Connor on All Those Years and Tom Hamilton on Tudors Glory. Today is Ladies Day and the prize an €10,000 for the winner of the g Hotel & Spa Best Dressed Lady competi-

tion and €2,000 prize for the Best Hat competition. The competition will be judged by Sile Seogie, Rosanna Davidson and Gillian Fitzpatrick of the sponsors HER throughout the day, there will be live music on-course. If you do not collect today’s Best Dressed Lady competition fear not as Athlone Town Centre sponsor The Fair Lady at Galway Races with €1,500 shopping voucher and a lot of other prizes tomorrow. Judging will be television presenter James Patrice, Marietta Doran and Manager of Athlone Towncentre Shirley Delahunt. This year sees the biggest Prize Fund on offer for the competition yet, in excess of €3000. The lucky winner will leave Galway Racecourse with a €1500 Athlone Towncentre shopping spree, a two-night luxury hotel & spa break at Sheraton Athlone Hotel, an Emporio Armani Watch courtesy of Fields The Jeweller and bespoke head piece created by Milliner Suzie Mahony plus racing hat hire for the year. Sunday is Family Day and children are free in. There is also the Mad Hatters Competition very popular among younger, and some older, punters with loads holiday vouchers including flights on offer to the winners. On the racing scene Saturday features the Grade B Galway Shopping Centre Handicap Hurdle and Sunday the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Ahonoora Handicap over 7f.

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Hurling is the gift that keeps giving! I remember saying in this column one year ago this week that the hurling championship could not get any better after we had witnessed two breath-taking semi-finals in 2018. Twelve months on and we have just witnessed two more classics. The hurling championship is the gift that keeps on giving every year. Saturday evening’s game was drama filled and full of non-stop incident as Kilkenny revelled in the status of underdogs to knock out the

hot favourites Limerick. And just when you thought that it couldn’t get any more exciting, along come Tipperay and Wexford on Sunday. I don’t think I have ever seen a more incident-packed and dramatic game. I felt sorry for the referee on Sunday. There were so many major incidents in the match it seemed he was running from one to another. He got most of the big calls right but it is unfair to expect one person to be able to control a game played by

30 super-fit athletes and a ball that is whizzing up and down the field at almost a hundred miles an hour. I’m not sure that two referees would be a solution but the GAA must do everything they can to assist referees on the day. If that means using the technology available then so be it. These people (referees) are only human and it is inevitable that they are going to make mistakes sometimes. On the field it is quite incredible

that we have ended up with probably the most traditional hurling pairing of all in the final; Kilkenny and Tipperary. The Tipp men must be the favourites but write off Kilkenny at your peril. Cody is a genius and he probably had his finest hour as a coach last Saturday night with that win against Limerick. His team were so motivated, so intense and so focussed. It is a credit to him. He is some operator after 22 years in charge.

Brian Cody has once again guided Kilkenny to an AllIreland Senior Hurling Final.

Championship Watch

Cross channel action this weekend

All-Ireland SFC Super 8s (Round 3)

The soccer season across the water starts again this weekend with a full round of games in the Championship and lower leagues. Will this be the season Leeds United finally get back into the Premier League? It’s a very hard slog in the championship with 46 games, and in the past few seasons they have been going great guns only to fade in the last couple of months of the season. It will be another intense battle this season. The Charity Shield between Manchester City and Liverpool is at Wembley on Sunday while the Premier League starts again the following weekend.

Saturday, August 3rd Mayo v Donegal at Elvery’s MacHale Park (6pm) This is what the Super 8s was set up for, a ‘do-or-die’ game to decide who goes to the All-Ireland semi-final. MacHale Park will be packed to capacity and this should be a humdinger. That Mayo have got as far as this stage is a credit to them and while you can never write off this bunch of players this could be the end of the line. Donegal have a few injuries but they still have Michael Murphy, Ryan McHugh and Paddy McBrearty and Mayo have no player of that standard. Home advantage will be huge for Mayo but I fancy Donegal to win it by three or four points. Prediction: Donegal Meath v Kerry in Navan (6 pm) Kerry are through and Meath are out but Kerry will be training away and they would like to finish top of the group in the hope of avoiding Dublin in the semi-finals. Meath will have pride to play for but Kerry look far too strong. Prediction: Kerry

Sunday, August 4th Dublin v Tyrone in Omagh (4 pm) Both are through, but there is huge pride and first place in the group at stake. I presume that Dublin will not want to get turned over here while the home side would love to beat the champions. I am of the firm opinion that Dublin are far stronger than they have been and despite home advantage, Jim Gavin’s men will prevail by five or six points. Prediction: Dublin

Has Dublin’s football dominance had a negative impact on attendances over the last couple of years?

GAA must address attendance decline I listened with interest to Kevin McStay on RTÉ Radio One on Saturday. He was proposing a number of ideas that would make Gaelic football a better game to watch. The facts of the matter at the moment are that there is a huge fall in attendances at the major games. In fact, crowds are down 30% this year which must be a huge worry to the GAA. The dominance of Dublin is certainly a factor in the fall in attendances. The

game itself is becoming less and less attractive to watch with several of the lower ranked teams not really interested in the championship. By far the best inter-county competition is the National Football League. The response of the GAA at national level is to establish a second tier championship. However, if you read the column by Niall McNamee at the weekend, he reckons that the vast majority of players from the lower ranked

Cork v Roscommon in Cork (4 pm) The match is previewed elsewhere in the sports section this week. How many will be there…just about 2,000 perhaps? Prediction: Draw

Brooks is the best!

Eirgrid All-Ireland U-20 Final Dublin v Cork on Saturday in Portlaoise at 4 pm This promises to be an absolute cracker between two outstanding teams. I have seen both play on TV in recent weeks and there is little to choose between them. Ciaran Archer is a name to note for the future. The 6’ 4” Dubs full-forward scored 2-6 in the semi-final and 3-8 in the Leinster final. Cork have many fine players too. They tore Kerry apart in the Munster final and came from seven points down to beat Tyrone last Sunday. Maybe the upturn in the fortunes of Cork football is going to continue. Prediction: Cork

counties would boycott a second tier championship. The GAA at national level would be well advised to think very carefully before they make their decision on this one. The Tommy Murphy Cup was a disaster when it was tried many years ago. Unless any possible secondary competition is treated with the same respect as the main competition with the final the same day as the main football final then it is doomed to fail.

Brooks Koepka strolled to victory to take the WGC title last weekend.

Brooks Koepka is by far the best golfer in the world at the moment. In fact, the only man who has stopped him winning almost everything this season is Shane Lowry (and Gary Woodland). The way Koepka strolled to victory in the WGC event at the weekend in Memphis was stunning. Rory McIlroy led into the final round but he fell away again. Lowry is not playing this week but he will be back on course next week in the FedEx Cup play-offs.

Cork’s football fortunes on the rise? Is the revival in the fortunes of Cork football going to continue this weekend? Their U-20s look a really good team and their senior team are definitely the most improved team in the country this year. Just looking last weekend at all the minor and U-20 matches that were going on, and there no fixtures for Dr Hyde Park again, which is very disappointing.

Big weekend for Ladies’ football! It’s a big weekend for Ladies’ football in the county and there should be a big crowd in Ballinasloe on Saturday for the All-Ireland Minor ladies ‘B’ final against Longford. This is a very talented team and last year they were defeated in the final and this year they will be determined to go one better. The ladies’ intermediate team will face Kildare in an All-Ireland quarterfinal and should be able to advance to the last four. We wish both sides the very best of luck!

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER

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Sky Sports sources: Pre-season hasn’t gone well THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner

It’s fair to say I have never really thrived on the first day of pre-season. Even as a young fella playing soccer in Dublin I struggled to keep pace with teammates who, unlike me, were blessed with at least some natural fitness. Since hitting my thirties it’s become even more difficult however as injuries…and weight began to pile up! I’m delighted to say my struggles didn’t go unnoticed on my return to ‘action’ this

summer with local Division One new boys Roscommon United… Anon: ‘Hi Dan, are you coming back this season? Be good to have you!’ DD: ‘Yeah, I’m really looking forward to it’. Anon: ‘Sound! We reckon you could play a very important role at the club this year!’ DD: ‘Really? Yeah, hopefully I’ll be able to get over this knee injury and get back to some sort of fitness’. Anon: ‘What? Oh yeah, the season starts back soon al-

right’. DD: ‘Division One will be tough but I reckon we’ll be Ok’.

a new treasurer to join the committee and your name was mentioned’. DD: ‘…’

Anon: ‘Sure! Anyway, about that role I was talking about…’ DD: ‘Yeah, what had you got in mind? I don’t mind playing anywhere really…spent most time at midfield and then as a ‘Number 10’….’

Anon: ‘Dan?’ DD: ‘Oh. Eh, Ok…’.

Anon: (Laughs) ‘Yeah numbers are important…’ DD: (Also laughs, albeit not as much) ‘I suppose so…’ Anon: ‘So we’re looking for

Anon: ‘Great! Oh and we’re also thinking about entering a ‘B’ team this season if you thought you wanted to continue playing…’ DD: ‘Ah sure look I’ll see. The oul knee is still giving me trou…’ Anon: ‘No problem, sure let me know anyway. Good luck!’

According to some accounts, Eden Hazard is a man who enjoys the off-season. The Belgian international arrived at new club Real Madrid seven kilograms overweight.

The sporting brief Golf

Shaw’s prize Lewis Shaw emerged as the winner of Seamus Gallagher’s Captain’s Prize in Boyle last weekend. The Committee Cup winner had a 58 nett and held his nerve in a play-off to edge out Lochlainn Conboy. Other winners included: Charlie O’Donnell (gross), Vincent Egan (third place), Frank Flanagan (18 nett), Michael Rush (Past Captain’s), Michael

McHale (seniors’), Adrian King (Cat. 0-13), Shane Loftus (Cat. 14-20), Cillian Conboy (Cat. 21-28), Lionel Lynn (1st nine), Mark O’Donohoe (2nd nine), Lorcan Egan (3rd nine), Cillian Doyle (Student’s), Mark Kennedy (Visitor’s). The Captain’s Prize to the Ladies went to Kathleen Candon while Regina McLoughlin was second and Joey Mullaney was third. Mary O’Hara won the gross prize. The first day of Captain Paul Cuttle’s prize took place in Roscommon recently with 129

GIRL POWER! Pictured is the Skyvalley Rovers U-8s girls’ team, which took part in the Mid Western Girls League recently in Dysart. Back row (L-r): Alesha Mulryan, Ciara Hogan, and Ava Hogan. Front row (L-r): Ruby Kelly, Robyn Brooks, and Nicole Johnston.

In the sporting diary .... Carrick Golf Club Classic The Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club Classic will run over the weekend of 24th and 25th of August. It promises to be a great weekend with €3,000 worth of prizes. To sponsor a tee please contact David on 086-8514151.

Bealnamulla LFC registration night The Bealnamulla Ladies FC registration night for the 2019/2020 season will take place this evening (Thursday 1st) from 7 to 9 pm in the clubhouse. All new players are welcome to attend. For more details please contact Darragh on 089-4333458, email pro.blfc@ gmail.com check out the club’s Facebook page.

Boys’ Summer Golf Club A Boys’ Summer Golf Camp will run in Roscommon Golf Club from Tuesday, August 6th, to Thursday 8th. Contact Michael on 086-2544671 or Paul on 086-2986765 for further information.

Pictured is June Halliday, the winner of the Past Captain’s Prize, being presented with her trophy by Lady Captain Nuala Costello at Roscommon Golf Club recently.

taking part. The current leaders are Willie Doyle, Thomas Farrell and Francie Grehan and the second day takes place this Sunday. The Roscommon Ladies Junior team lost out to Athlone last Sunday while the Jack O’Sullivan team is in action today against Ballinasloe. There is an Open 18-hole three-person scramble this Bank Holiday Monday to support the Junior Golf section in the club. Cost €15 per team. There is also a Ladies’ 4 Ball Better Ball (play in pink) this Saturday (4th). The recent ladies’ 18-hole competition was won by June Halliday with 33 points while Mary Naughton won the 9-hole with 20 points. Last Friday’s Open Day competition was won by William O’Doherty with 40 points. Thursday’s Ladies’ Senior competition was won by Bernie Maher and Michael Waldron won the men’s competition. The ladies’ Past Captain’s prize winner was June Halliday. In Carrick, Marie Leydon added the Captain’s Prize to the Ladies with a super nett score of 65. Marie had previously won Jim King’s President’s Prize to the Ladies. She was followed by Christine Farry and Hilary Collins, who both had 68. The recent Club Voucher competition was by Thomas Lyster with 63 nett while Kevin McDermott finished second with 67 nett. John Coffey took the gross prize with 76 and Garry

Hartigan finished third with 68. Kevin Ward just edged out Kevin McDermott in the 50/50 competition while Gerry Emmett won the Ging’s Riverside Bar competition last weekend. Athlone hosted the Boys’ Interprovincial Championships last weekend, where Ulster prevailed as the U-14 champions, and Leinster completed the U-16 and U-18 double. An Open Festival of Golf is currently ongoing in Athlone this week and will finish on the Bank Holiday Monday (5th). The recent Lough Ree Festival was won by Shane Connaughton and Finbar Jordan won the Plumbers’ competition. The Ladies’ Junior team beat Roscommon to reach the Connacht final.

Darts

Thomas wins again! Thomas Concannon’s excellent form continued last Friday in The Hollywood Bar Superleague. Concannon enjoyed an unbeaten run to the final where he met McDermott’s teammate David Concannon. Thomas had beaten Mark Finneran (3-1), Martin Fleming (3-1) and Paul Carton (3-2) in the knockout stages before he overcame David Concannon 3-2 in the final. Pat Egan had the highest finish on the night with a 126.

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Ciaran Murray is the meat in a Four Roads sandwich during Tuesday evening’s Roscommon SHC match. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Four Roads draw ﬁrst blood to reach semis Kepak Roscommon SHC (Round 4)

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With ten minutes gone in the second half of this county senior final repeat between these two great rivals, Four Roads had eased into a 13-point lead (3-14 to 0-10) and it looked like the Tisrara men were about to lay down a serious marker ahead of the forthcoming knock-out matches. But full credit to Athleague, inspired by Eamon Flanagan - who only came on as a sub in the 26th minute - they chipped away at the Four Roads lead until they had it down to four late on, but they ran out of time. However, their second half performance will give them plenty of hope going forward. Four Roads were the deserving winners on the balance of play, but they were probably guilty of taking their foot off the pedal in the final 20 minutes. They also hit 16 wides on the night

(to Athleague’s 6) which is something that they will be certain to address in the coming weeks. This win means they go through to the semi-finals alongside Tremane. The quarter-final pairings will be decided following this weekend’s action. It was a perfect evening for hurling at Waldron Park, Athleague and the first twelve minutes saw the sides share eight points. Then Four Roads struck three points without reply from Cathal Dolan (2) and Niall Hynes. Robbie Fallon’s 17th minute free interrupted the Four Roads run of scores but in the next eight minutes they struck to deadly effect to open up a major gap. Shane Curley struck two long-range points (one a ’65) and Cathal Dolan chipped in with another fine effort. Then in the 21st minute Conor Mulry blasted to the Athleague net following a super pass from Noel Fallon. Two

minutes later Micheal Kelly goaled from a penalty awarded after Conor Mulry was fouled in the large square. Suddenly it was 2-10 to 0-5 in favour of Four Roads and by half-time they led by 2-13 to 0-7. But Eamon Flanagen had been introduced as a sub for Athleague just before half-time and he was to go on to score an amazing tally of eleven points before the game was over as he led the Athleague revival. Padraig Kelly struck for a third Four Roads goal in the 37th minute and by the 40th minute the visitors were 13 points to the good. But Athleague and Flanagan stuck to their guns. The sub scored eight out of the next nine points in the game as the ball flew over the Four Roads crossbar from all angles from play and the placed ball. It was an almost flawless display from Flanagan on the night. But Four Roads had already done the damage. Cian Murray pulled first time to the Four Roads net in the first minute of injury-time but in truth Athleague needed that to come much earlier if they

were to have a chance. However, despite this being an enjoyable contest, there was a certain amount of shadow boxing going on, and with several regulars to return on both sides the exchanges will be a lot more intense if they meet later in the championship. For the moment however the advantage lies with Four Roads as they seek to regain the Mickey Cun-

niffe Cup. Four Roads: David Dowd; Oisin Campbell, Mark McLoughlin, Martin McLoughlin; Jack Donnelly, Micheal Kelly (11, 1-0 pen), Noel Fallon; Shane Curley (0-3, 1 free, 1 ’65), Conor Coyle (01); Cathal Dolan (0-7, 4 frees), Padraig Kelly (1-1), Andrew Lawlor; James Fitzmaurice, Conor Mulry (1-1), Niall Hynes (0-2).

Subs: Diarmuid Treacy for Fitzmaurice (47), Thomas Treacy for Donnelly (50), Shane Byrne for Lawlor (52), Donnacha Gately for Hynes (57). Athleague: David Connell; Aaron Donnelly, David Delaney, Pat Nolan; Alan Moore, Gary Fallon, Niall Connolly (0-1); Darragh Heavey (0-1), David Fleherty (0-1); Cian Murray (1-0), Stephen

Kilcommins, Enda Naughton; Thomas Connaughton, Robbie Fallon (0-3, all frees), Paul Flaherty. Subs: Eamon Flanagan (0-11, 2 ‘65’s, 6 frees) for Connaughton (27) , ET Murray for C Murray (44), Conor Lavin for Naughton (47), Thomas Connaughton for Heavey (50), C Murray for P Flaherty (57). Referee: Johnny Cahill

Jack Donnelly goes past Paul Flaherty during Tuesday’s Roscommon SHC clash between Four Roads and Athleague in Athleague. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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BREAKING BALL

Dominant Rossies seal semi-ﬁnal spot Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship

ROSCOMMON

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ARMAGH

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Roscommon were the very impressive winners against Armagh at Rockfield on Saturday evening last. Following a good win against Clare and a walk-over against Tyrone, Roscommon are now on full points and into the semi-finals after a very solid display against the Orchard. It was a closely fought en-

counter early on with Niamh Farrells’ early injury not helping Roscommon’s play. But points from Rachel Fitzmaurice, Alisha Lenehan and Shauna Fallon kept the scoreboard ticking over and when Fiona Connell and Kathy Jones added further points Roscommon led at halftime by seven points to six.

Roscommon were totally on top on the re-start and a string of fine points saw the home side pull away. Goals followed from Niamh Watson and Alisha Lenehan to copper-fasten an excellent all-round display. Roscommon: M Fallon; M Tiernan, N Farrell, A McDermott; A O’Meara, E McNally, J Beattie; R Fitzmaurice (0-1), S Spillane (0-1); A Lenihan (1-3), N Watson (1-5), S Fallon (05); F Connell (0-1), K Jones (0-2), C Whyte-Lennon. Subs: L Kenny for Farrell, L Dolan for Connell, C Kelly for Lenihan.

Athleague’s Stephen Kilcommins breaks through the Four Roads’ ranks during Tuesday’s Roscommon SHC match in Athleague. Four Roads ran out 3-16 to 1-17 winners. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

St Dominic’s reach quarter-ﬁnals - Kepak Roscommon SHC Round-up Gaels suffer again

Winner of the Roscommon U-14 Hurling Skills competition, Adam Connelly, been presented with a Roscommon jersey by Roger Hogan, manager of Abbey Health and Fitness. Coiste Iomána would like to thank Abbey Health and Fitness for their continued sponsorship.

St. Dominic’s 1-23 Roscommon Gaels 0-3 Another heavy defeat for the Gaels as Dominic’s qualified for the quarter-finals. It was one-way traffic all through as Dominic’s were far too strong for the town side. It was 1-10 to 0-1 at half-time with Mickey Joe Egan the goalscorer. Dominic’s added another 13 points to their tally in the second half with Naos Connaughton deadly accurate from the placed ball. Scorers - St. Dominic’s: N Connaughton (0-10), MJ Egan (1-5), T

Doyle (0-3), J Murray (0-2), J Martin, J Lohan and A O’Riordan (0-1) each. Roscommon Gaels: K Doolan, T Mullen and D Mulry (0-1) each.

Tremane on a roll! Tremane 2-12 Oran 1-14 Tremane’s good form continued with a hard-fought win against Oran. It was Oran who started best and at half-time they led by 1-8 to 0-9. It was Jerry Fallon who was the Oran goalscorer and his accuracy from frees was crucial.

But Tremane were sharper in the second period. Cian O’Brien scored a well-taken goal and almost immediately Sean Mahony scored a second to establish control for them. Oran did draw level coming toward the end of the game but two pointed frees from Michael Kellehan won the day for Tremane. Scorers - Tremane: S Mahony (1-0), C O’Brien (1-1), M Kellehan (0-4), P Kellehan and J Brennan (0-3) each, Joe Brennan (0-1). Oran: J Fallon (19), G Keenan (0-4), E Kenny (0-1).

GAA Results

Saturday, August 3rd

Monday, August 5th

Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division One Boyle 1-15 Pádraig Pearses 0-10 Fuerty 3-14 St. Croan’s 3-12 St. Faithleach’s 2-13 Michael Glavey’s 1-10 Clann na nGael 1-18 Western Gaels 1-15 Connaughton Fuels AFL Division Two Clann na nGael 1-12 Kilbride 0-11 Oran 1-15 Strokestown 1-8 St. Aidan’s 3-9 Kilmore 2-8 Elphin 2-19 Éire Óg 1-12 Leydon Brothers AFL Division Three St. Brigid’s 6-24 Western Gaels 0-2 Creggs 8-18 Elphin 1-6 Ballinameen 1-10 Shannon Gaels 1-10 St. Dominic’s 0-17 St. Barry’s 2-9 AFL Division Five Mid South Pádraig Pearses W/O St. Brigid’s AFL Division Five North Michael Glavey’s 3-17 Shannon Gaels 0-7 Kepak Senior Hurling Championship Tremane 2-13 Oran 1-14 St. Dominic’s 1-23 Roscommon Gaels 0-3 Four Roads 3-16 Athleague 1-17

Leydon Brothers AFL Division Three (7 pm) At Orchard Park: Elphin v Western Gaels At Croghan: Shannon Gaels v Kilglass Gaels At Creggs: Creggs v St. Dominic’s At Davonna Park: Ballinameen v Pádraig Pearses At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v St. Barry’s AFL Division Four Relegation (7 pm) At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Boyle Kepak Senior Hurling Championship At Athleague: Athleague v Tremane. 2.30 pm At Athleague: Oran v Pádraig Pearses. 4 pm

Halligan Insurances U-14 Hurling League (Group 1) (7.30 pm) At Four Roads: Four Roads v Longford Slashers At Tremane: Athleague-Tremane-Oran v St. Dominic’s Halligan Insurances U-14 Hurling League (Group 2) (7.30 pm) At Tooreen: Tooreen v Carrick Hurling Club (St. Mary’s) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Pádraig Pearses

Fixtures Friday, August 2nd AFL Division Five Mid South (8 pm) At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v St. Brigid’s At Rockfield: Oran v Kilbride AFL Division Five North (8 pm) At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Ballinameen At Peadar Earley Memorial Park: Michael Glavey’s v Kilmore At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v Shannon Gaels

Underage update

Ladies update Friday, August 2nd Keenan’s Bar and Restaurant LGFA Junior C FC Roscommon Gaels v Oran. 8 pm

Thursday, August 1st

Saturday, August 3rd

Campion Insurance U-14 Division Two FC At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Kilbride. 7 pm Halligan Insurances U-14 Hurling League (Group Two) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Tooreen. 7.30 pm U-16 Division One Football Championship At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Kilmore/Shannon Gaels/St. Ronan’s. 8 pm U-16 Division Two Football Championship (7 pm) At Ballinlough: Éire Óg-Michael Glavey’s v Strokestown At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Oran-St. Croan’s At Kilbride: Kilbride v Kilglass Gaels-St. Barry’s Door Motion U-16 Division Three Football Championship (7 pm) At Western Gaels: Western Gaels v Tulsk Lord Edwards At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Castlerea St. Kevin’s

All-Ireland Ladies Minor ‘B’ Final At Ballinasloe: Roscommon v Longford. 1 pm

Sunday, August 4th TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship Quarter-Final At Kinnegad: Roscommon v Kildare. 1.30 pm

Monday, August 5th Keenan’s Bar and Restaurant LGFA Junior C FC (12 pm) St. Michael’s-St. Ronan’s v Kilbride II

Friday, August 2nd

Result

U-16 Division Four Football Championship At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v St. Brigid’s. 7 pm

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Rossies have pride to play for in Cork All-Ireland SFC Super 8s (Round 3) Cork v Roscommon on Sunday at Pairc Ui Rinn at 4 pm  SEAMUS DUKE

On a national scale it’s a game that means nothing and there will be minimal media coverage, however the Roscommon camp have decided that they would like to end their season on a positive note and they will be travelling south aiming to win their final Super 8s game. It would have been very understandable for Roscommon to have thrown in the towel after the Dublin match and just fulfilled the fixture but the players and management have decided to take this game seriously which is to their credit. Roscommon manager An-

thony Cunningham told People Sport on Tuesday that the players have adopted a very positive attitude in the run-up to the game. “We trained as usual last week and last weekend. A few lads went back and played club matches but there was a very good buzz at training and the team want to finish the year on a high. “I know that Dublin are a very good side but there were passages of play against them in the first half that we would not have been happy with and hopefully we will learn from that going forward. “We will be going with the

Roscommon travel to face Cork at Pairc Uí Rinn this Sunday in their final All-Ireland SFC Super 8s Group Two match.

group of players we have had all along but there are a couple of lads that have been very close to starting or getting game time and we will be looking at those lads on Sunday too. There will be one or two changes but not too many. Tadgh O’Rourke is recovered from injury so he will be available for Sunday as well. “This should be a good match. Cork are certainly the most improved team this summer and they have done some excellent work under Ronan McCarthy and remember that Cork have won more U-20 and U-21 titles in the past ten years than Kerry have so they have plenty of good footballers. “We are looking forward to the challenge and we want to finish the year on a high. It will be a difficult game against a very good team but we are ready,” he concluded. It is a pity that there is nothing to play for except pride in this final game as the two sides look well matched. Cork have very poor support for their county football team and it will be interesting to see what the attendance is. There are a number of Roscommon people travelling south but it will be far less than the numbers we have seen all summer. It’s refreshing that Roscommon are travelling looking for the win and if Cork adopt the same attitude then it could be a cracking game. However, players are human and in the backs of their minds the result will not matter at the end of the day. I’ll sit on the fence. Prediction: Draw

A young Roscommon supporter pictured at Croke Park during the All-Ireland SFC Super 8s match between Roscommon and Dublin recently. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Let’s be honest, this year’s Super 8s fixtures have not been kind to Roscommon supporters! Our campaign began of course with a very tough assignment at home to last year’s All-Ireland runners-up Tyrone, before we made our way to Croke Park in Dublin for a ‘neutral game’ against five-in-a-row chasing…Dublin. We acquitted ourselves admirably against a very streetwise Tyrone outfit before being blown away by the Dublin juggernaut. Now, as we sit bottom of Group Two on zero points and feeling rather sorry for ourselves, we are forced to travel all the way to Pairc Uí Rinn in Cork for a dead-rubber game with nothing but pride at stake. As if all that wasn’t bad enough, the game

is fixed for a Sunday, it’s the August Bank Holiday and we’re promised rain…there has never been a damper squib in the history of Gaelic football! Ok, so we’re being slightly dramatic here. The Super 8s campaign was always going to be tough, and while the fixtures could have been slightly kinder and created more excitement (Tyrone v Dublin and Cork v Roscommon in the first round anyone?), it has been another steep learning curve for a promising Roscommon team which has given us plenty to shout about this summer. And anyway, we could be in worse places than watching two exciting teams in lovely Cork on an August Bank Holiday weekend…

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Ladies’ football is on a high in Roscommon at the moment. The underage scene is stronger than ever and the flagship ladies’ team, under manager Michael Finneran, have just retained their Connacht Intermediate title and on Sunday are facing Kildare in the All-Ireland quarter-final. The minor team under manager Ollie Colgan face Longford in the All-Ireland ‘B’ final this Saturday and it’s a very talented bunch of players who will be determined to put last year’s defeat (to Kildare in Moate) behind them. It’s been over a decade since Roscommon won an All-Ireland at this level and a victory on Saturday would be a huge boost to the game in the county and it is well within the capability of this team to take this title. Roscommon will be hoping that the thrilling semi-final win against Clare after extra-time will stand to them as they came through a searching test to qualify for the de-

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cider. Longford, on the other hand, did not play a semi-final as their opponents Tyrone were ejected from the competition for technical reasons before that game could be played. Roscommon have talented players throughout the field and the experience of the likes of Kelley Colgan, Emma Kildea, Sarah McVeigh, Aimee O’Connor and Ellen Irwin will be invaluable on Saturday. All were involved in the 2018 campaign. Roscommon’s attack looks sharp this year with Aimee O’Connor, Kayleigh Shine and Megan McKeon in top form. Longford will come into this final under the radar and while they may be an unknown quantity, the county won an All-Ireland U-16 ‘B’ title in recent weeks, defeating Waterford in the final, so their confidence will be high. But this is a very talented a well managed Roscommon team and if they can play to their potential there is no reason why they cannot win this All-Ireland title. Prediction: Roscommon

Roscommon Ladies minor football manager Ollie Colgan was in a determined mood when People Sport caught up with him on Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s All-Ireland ‘B’ Final against Longford. “Preparations have gone really well in the past few weeks in particular and the girls have trained hard. We have had a lot of trouble with injuries this year

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Roscommon were expecting to be facing Sligo in the All-Ireland quarterfinals this weekend but an unlikely set of results has meant that Roscommon now face Kildare and Sligo will play Offaly. Last weekend Kildare were surprisingly beaten by Down and now it’s Roscommon versus the Lilywhites on Sunday in Kinnegad. Roscommon manager Michael Finneran is looking forward to the game and says that the teams are very

well matched. “There is not much between us to be honest. We played them in the league in Newbridge and won by a point. I was surprised that they slipped up against Down last weekend but they must have been looking ahead to the quarterfinals,” he said before providing some positive news on the injury, front from a Roscommon point of view. “I have to say that I am very happy with our preparations. We have trained very hard and the girls are going very well. I’m very hopeful that Jenny Hig-

gins will be able to tog out, which would be a great boost for us…everyone else is fine. “Both ourselves and Kildare will have designs on getting to a semi-final so this will be a very tight game and a good fixture to be at. We have prepared very well and the training has been going great to be honest. We just have to go out and do the business on Sunday now,” he concluded. I have been very impressed with Roscommon this summer. The attack in particular has been in red-hot form,

with Rebecca Finan, Siobhan Tully, Natalie McHugh and Rachel Fitzmaurice all playing well. Sinead Kenny and Laura Fleming will be the most likely midfield partnership and their role will be crucial. If there was any criticism of the Roscommon team this year so far it has been their defensive lapses that has allowed the opposition to get in for soft goals. Hopefully that won’t happen on Sunday. Helena Cummins is a top-class goalkeeper and the likes of Amanda

Pictured is the Roscommon Intermediate Ladies football team prior to the LGFA Connacht Final against Sligo at Elvery’s MacHale Park in June. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

McLoone, Joanne Cregg and Alice Kelly will be hoping to keep the back door closed on Sunday. That’s vital and would give the attack a great platform to go on and get the scores that they will need. The winners of this match will face either Clare or Tipperary in the semifinals. Forwards win games and I have been very impressed with Roscommon’s attacking unit in this championship so far. They can spur the side on to victory and a place in the last four. Prediction: Roscommon

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