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Accident on Holidays I recently returned from my summer holidays in Spain. Due to circumstances outside of my control I spent a few days of my holidays at the local hospital. To cut a long story short my foot went through the wooden decking attached to our accommodation. The decking was old and some of it simply gave way when I walked on it. My leg was badly cut from my ankle to above my knee. I booked my package holiday through a tour operator but their representative did not offer me any advice regarding compensation for my expenses. Do I have to hire a Spanish lawyer to advise me of my rights it can I initiate legal proceedings from Ireland? If you booked your holiday as a “package holiday” through a tour operator you may be able to make an injury compensation claim against the tour operator for your injuries and any related financial losses. A package holiday is defined under the Package Holidays and Travel Trade Act 1995 (the “Act”) as a combination of two or more of the following, when sold or offered for sale at an inclusive price:- (i) transport; (ii) accommodation; (iii) other significant elements of a tourist service nature. Under the Act a tour operator may be held responsible for all of the services provided as part of a package holiday including holiday accommodation. Consequently, the tour operator may be liable if the accommodation fails to comply with the standards of health and safety in that country. Legal proceedings may be brought before the Courts in the country where the injured party resides or where the incident occurred. Obviously, it is preferable to bring proceedings in your own country. It is important to engage a Solicitor as soon as possible to advise you on the best course of action to take. Please feel free to contact Byrne Carolan Cunningham dedicated Litigation Department in confidence for expert advice. This column is prepared by Dolores Gacquin, Solicitor. Byrne Carolan Cunningham have offices in Athlone, Moate, Lanesborough and Galway. A person should always contact their solicitor to obtain legal advice specific to their own situation. The above column contains general information and cannot be relied upon as legal advice. * In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement

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World Cup call for Roscommon’s Jack Carty  PAUL HEALY

Capping a historic week for Roscommon sports stars, Roscommon rugby sensation Jack Carty has been included in the Ireland squad for the forthcoming Rugby World Cup in Japan. Carty’s selection for the eagerly-awaited tournament is a massive personal achievement for the Kiltoom man – and a huge honour for his native county. Indeed, it is arguably one of greatest achievements ever by a Roscommon-born sports person. Carty’s selection for the World Cup follows hot on the heels of Castlerea native Aoife O’Rourke’s sensational European Boxing Championship gold medal win at the weekend. Carty broke into the senior international set-up earlier this year, making his Six Nations’ debut in February when he came on as a replacement in Ireland’s win against Italy in Rome. He did his selection prospects no harm with a man of the match display against Wales in Cardiff last weekend. Carty plays his club rugby with Buccaneers and his club colleague, Athlone native Robbie Henshaw, has also been included in Joe Schmidt’s 31-man squad, announced on Monday. In a statement, Buccaneers Rugby Football Club expressed delight at the inclusion of Henshaw and Carty. “It is a fantastic achievement that two players from a relatively modest rural club based in Athlone have been selected. Both are young unassuming guys who have worked hard at their sport and will now be involved at rugby’s pinnacle tournament. They are wonderful role models especially for all the younger players at Buccaneers and beyond”. Jack Carty, born in Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon, was a prolific young sportsman who had a brilliant underage GAA career (with St. Brigid’s and Roscommon). He also excelled in soccer before establishing himself as a rugby player of great note, starring with Buccaneers, and now Ireland. Carty features in a major interview (aptly headlined ‘The world in his hands’) in the current edition of Roscommon People PLUS, available in shop and other outlets locally.

Government must prioritise ﬂood defence works - Murphy Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Public Works and Flood Relief, Eugene Murphy, has said the Government must prioritise flood defence works. His calls come as a European-wide study showed that Ireland and other parts of northwestern Europe will bear the brunt of increasingly severe flooding caused by climate change. Deputy Murphy said: “Lest there be any doubt about it Ireland is in the path of a storm. We know from this very substantive study that floods are increasing in Ireland and

north-western Europe because global warming is increasing moisture in the atmosphere, making storms wetter, and shifting the track of incoming storms northward, bringing more rainfall to the region. “It is only going to get worse as global warming escalates and we have to be prepared. Flood defence works still have not been completed in various counties, including Roscommon town and Carrick-on-Shannon – areas which have been devastated by flooding before. “We need to see in-

creased funding over the next number of years to address the ongoing and continuous flood risks. In this instance failing to prepare is most certainly preparing to fail. “Met Éireann have issued a status yellow warning for today citing flood risk. The summer is at an end now and we are going to see a lot more weather warnings over the coming months. The Government must prioritise flood defence works and demonstrate that they understand the magnitude of what’s ahead of us”, concluded Deputy Murphy.

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Beef farmer must have secure share of supermarket price – Naughten Addressing the Agriculture Committee on Wednesday afternoon, Independent TD Denis Naughten said beef farmers must have a fixed share of the price paid by supermarket customers for their product. “A lot of the anger expressed by farmers is around cattle specifications and supermarkets need to provide a justification for the specifications that are being laid down by beef processors,” he said. “Not only do we need transparency on these specifications - and the price margins operated right

across the beef supply chain but we also need to put a robust mechanism in place to ensure that farmers get a fare share of the final retail price for their animal. “The fact is the further the animal goes from the farm gate, the less information is made available on price. That is why beef price transparency right across the supply chain, and the associated specifications, must be addressed in the context of securing a fixed but fair proportion of the final price for beef farmers. “While there is a large volume of information available on what

the beef farmer sells his cattle for at either the mart or meat plant, there is a lack of information on margins in the processing sector or the farmers’ share of the carcass price received on EU markets by processors, including the volumes & value of specific cuts. “There must be a justification for these specifications and we need to know what the beef carcass is ultimately selling for, including its specific cuts. This must then be used to determine a fair share for beef farmers. “While many are legitimately arguing that price cannot be dis-

cussed there is no legitimate argument not to look at a secure margin for farmers who are producing a premium product not just for the Irish market but for the EU Beef market. “From my own survey, I have clearly shown that the share of the price of beef going to Irish farmers has dropped by one quarter over the last 15 years, or on average 1.7% each year, and unless we have a fixed share of the final price going to the farmers then suckler farmers will not survive until Christmas,” Deputy Naughten concluded.

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Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has stepped up the pressure on those involved in the beef dispute this week, calling on meat processors to withdraw legal action and for protests by farmers to be halted. The Minister’s call comes following the decision by protesting farmers at the Kepak plant in Athleague to withdraw their picket following a day-long discussion with management at the plant on Tuesday. It is un-

derstood that part of the agreement to withdraw the picket was that all meat would be sourced from local farmers. The decision to withdraw the picket was taken to allow a delegation from China to conduct an on-site audit at the plant. The audit was part of Ireland’s application for China to accept sheep meat. This represented a temporary thaw in the dispute, as farmers returned to the plant on Wednesday afternoon. They have vowed to remain in place until talks are complete.

Farmers who were present at the picket on Tuesday ahead of the decision to allow the visiting Chinese delegation to enter Kepak, said they were determined to continue with protests until meaningful talks about prices could take place. One farmer at Tuesday’s picket said Meat Industry Ireland had said they were “willing to discuss everything except price” at recent talks but farmers present said that there will be no meaningful progress until prices are discussed.

€25 million conﬁrmed for energy efﬁciency upgrades Local projects across Roscommon and Galway are to benefit from €25 million in funding to make homes and businesses more energy efficient under the SEAI Community Grants Scheme. The announcement was welcomed by local public representatives including Independent TD Denis Naughten and Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins this week.

Deputy Naughten said: “A total of 18 local families will have their fuelpoor homes upgraded through improved insulation, heating, lighting, window and floor upgrades which will reduce energy bills and make these homes more comfortable and healthier. “Not only does this investment reduce electricity and oil bills but it makes local businesses

more viable, helps community groups keep their doors open and ensures the homes of families in fuel poverty are more comfortable and healthier to live in. There are also significant supports available for individuals”. The community and public buildings in County Roscommon to be upgraded include: Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle; Athleague Com-

munity Centre; Athleague National School; and Boyle GAA Club. Harmac Medical, Castlerea, will have their premises upgraded under the programme. Senator Maura Hopkins also welcomed the news: “This funding which is being made available by Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton will have a huge

impact on the ground for communities locally. “This funding under the climate action plan will support innovative community groups who are leading these projects. I continue to work closely with Minister Bruton to ensure that we deliver increased funding for retrofitting initiatives for homes and businesses across Roscommon and Galway,” she concluded.

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NewsPeople Roscommon Local Forum next Monday The next Roscommon Local Forum is being held on Monday, September 9th from 6 pm to 8 pm at Regari Recovery College (former Lodge building), adjacent to the Roscommon University Hospital on the Athlone Road. A forum is a regular monthly meeting. The purpose of a local forum is to gather the views and experiences of people using mental health services, their family members and carers to bring about positive change within the mental health service. All are welcome. If interested, please contact Colette Tuohy on 087-4148743 or email colette.tuohy1@hse.ie.

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Moylough Heritage Society to walk Rinn Dúin

Open auditions for Cór Comáin Cór Comáin Roscommon Choir will hold open auditions for children’s voices on Thursday, September 19th and for female voices on Friday, September 20th. To apply, contact Artistic Director Derek Mahady on 086-3052204 or email corcomain@gmail.com. Rehearsals take place every Thursday during term time from 6 pm to 7 pm for the children’s choir and from 8 pm to 9.30 pm for the female choir.

Messages from the Scriptures at Hannon’s Messages from the Scriptures are being shared at Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon every Sunday from 7 to 8 pm. All are welcome. Contact 0868468566 for more information.

Team Hope Information Night in Hannon’s Team Hope, an Irish charity, which works to help children in Eastern Europe and Africa who are affected by poverty, will hold its annual Christmas Shoebox Appeal information night

in the Education Room, Sacred Heart Hospital. Meetings are held on a weekly basis and the group enjoys a wide range of activities including exercises, quizzes, guest speakers, day trips, bowling, theatre outings, and short holidays. New members, both men and women, retired or semi-retired, are always welcome to join. For further information, phone Angela on 0868417873.

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this evening (Thursday 5th) from 7.30 pm in Hannon’s Hotel. The Christmas Shoebox Appeal enables people in Ireland to send gift-filled shoeboxes to thousands of children each year. There will be information on this year’s appeal on Thursday, September 5th and tea and coffee will be served. All are welcome.

the summer break and, as has become custom, it’s ‘Country Night’. All Country, Blues and old time singers will have an opportunity do their thing this evening in Murray’s Bar in Knockcroghery. It all kicks off at around 9 pm at Murray’s and will be hosted by Jane Tobin. All welcome!

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Moylough Heritage Society will visit Rinn Dúin, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon on Sunday, September 15th as part of a monthly series of local walks. Rinn Dúin is a national cultural tourism treasure. The deserted medieval walled town, castle, hospital, church, and mill date from the 13th century. The guided walk has breathtaking views of Lough Ree and the loop is approximately 4.5km in length. The society will be leaving Moylough Community Centre at 9 am (carpooling) with the walk starting in Rinn Dúin at 10.15 am. The walk is expected to last two hours and the registration fee is €5. To register please phone Moylough Resource Centre on 087-3480583 or email mrc@moylough.com. All welcome.

Kilcroan Cemetery clean up this Sunday The Kilcroan Cemetery clean up will take place this Sunday (8th) and the rota is as follows: Patricia Morgan, Mary Edwards, Lorraine Conneely, Teresa Spellman, Patricia Glancy, Anna Connaughton, Carmel Goggins, Kathlen Hegarthy (Gurteen), Michael Murphy, Michael T Tiernan, Padraic Finnegan, P.J. Finnegan, Lal Finnegan, Gerry Tiernan, Padraic Morgan, Patrick Spellman, Frank Connaughton, Shane Keegan, John Hegarty and Jack Burke.

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Team Hope to hold free information evening for 2019 Christmas Shoebox Appeal in Roscommon Team Hope is an Irish, Christian, International Development Charity working to help children affected by poverty in Eastern Europe and Africa. We are best known for our Christmas Shoebox Appeal where we help people in Ireland send gift-filled shoeboxes to thousands of children every year. To find out more, we are excited to announce a free information event for our upcoming 2019 Christmas Shoebox Appeal, which will be held in Roscommon. The free information event will be held at Hannon’s Hotel, Ardsallagh More, Roscommon, (F42 PH33), on Thursday September 5th 2019, from 7:30 to 8:30pm. Tea/ coffee/biscuits provided. For more information please contact: Jonathan Douglas, Christmas Shoebox Appeal Senior Officer, TEAM HOPE, Tel + 353 1 294 0222, www.teamhope.ie

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The theme for 2019 is: ‘Back to Basics’ FREE Activities on the day include: • Science experiments • Design your own T-shirt/bag sessions • Free entry to the adventure kingdom • Lego Block building • Face-painting throughout the day • Castlerea inflatables • Roscommon County Library Bus with storytelling sessions For more information please contact: Roscommon County Childcare Committee CLG on 094 96 22540. Fun for All the Family! Please note: Children must be supervised at all times by Parents/Guardian The aim of National Play Day is to help increase awareness of the importance of play. Pictured are Carmel Dunne, Childcare Development Officer, Roscommon County Childcare Committee CLG; Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice and Áine Mannion, Childcare Development Officer, Roscommon County Childcare Committee CLG at the launch of the Roscommon Play Day which takes place this Saturday, September 7th.

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Roscommon Public Participation Network (PPN) In line with the five-year term of Roscommon County Council the process of registering PPN membership is now commencing. Groups and organisations need to register this year, regardless of whether they were previously members. What is the PPN? The PPN is the national framework for public engagement and participation that is currently established within the Roscommon Local Authority area. The establishment of Public Participation Networks is part of a national reform process which is changing the way local government and citizens engage with each other. Public Participation Networks (PPNs) were introduced following the enactment of the Local Government Act 2014. The PPN is the main link through which the local authority connects with the community and voluntary, social inclusion and environmental sectors. How does it work? The PPN is made up of Community and Voluntary, Social Inclusion and Environmental organisations that are registered to the PPN. These are the three electoral colleges of the PPN and groups who register with the PPN will be required to select the Electoral College that is most relevant to their aims and activities. The PPN acts as the hub around which information is distributed and received. It facilitates networking, identify issues of common con-

cern, and elect representatives onto decision making bodies such as the Joint Policing Committee, Strategic Policy Committees and the Local Community Development Committees. What is its aim? The aim of the PPN is to facilitate and enable as many groups and organisations as possible, operating within the wider community, to articulate and give a strong voice to, the diverse range of views, issues and interests within the local government system. It results in the creation of a register of all groups in the county participating in the electoral colleges creating a stronger voice for the whole sector with more possibilities for increased citizen engagement. There is a two-week period for groups to register ending on Thursday 12th September at 5.00pm. (Please note that groups must have at least five (5) members, be open to new members and be in existence for at least six (6) months). If you require any further information in relation to this matter, please contact Breata Coyle at 090 6637235 or email info@roscommonppn.ie

A Roscommon student has beaten off stiff competition to create Cadbury’s new chocolate bar, the ‘Choca-latte’. Callum Clogher (17) from Dysart won a competition hosted by Cadbury’s as the multinational company called on chocolate lovers from Ireland and the UK to design a new bar. After the judges went through over 2,000 entries Callum was shortlisted among the top three and he was the only Irish person to reach the final stages. “I was over in Canada and I received an email to say the competition was closed. They rang me a short while later to say that I had won. My family were thrilled when I told them the news,” he said. Callum, who is the son of Kevin and Ann Clogher, believes that the support from his local community including his school Coláiste Mhuire in Ballygar helped him win the coveted prize. “My school put out a post on social media about my involvement in the competition and it spread like wildfire. The local businesses, people and organisations got behind me. So many places went to the bother of putting up a poster telling their customers or promoting the competition on social media”. The Choca-latte which contains chocolate, vanilla and biscuit picked up the most sales and online votes after being on the shelves for several months.

The student came up with the idea for the bar during his lunch break when he saw the competition advertised on social media. The coffee he was contained vanilla flavouring while a plate of biscuits sat in front of him. Callum entered the competition combining those three ingredients and from there the rest is history. In January, he was invited over to the south of England to visit a Cadbury factory where they showed him the design for the wrapper. “The factory was like something out of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. It was really cool to see how everything works. They had a prototype of my best drawing of a wrapper and it was fantastic to see it developed,” he said. His Choca-latte bar will now be on sale for the next year. As he prepares to enter his final year of secondary school, he is hopeful this experience will help him in the future when making a decision on what to study after the Leaving Cert.

Invitation to Register with

ROSCOMMON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NETWORK Roscommon PPN is the main link through which the Local Authority connects with the Community & Voluntary, Social Inclusion and Environmental organisations in Roscommon. The participation of citizens in public life and their right to influence the decisions that affect their lives and communities are at the centre of our democracy. In line with the five-year term of Roscommon County Council the process of registering groups to Roscommon PPN is now commencing. Existing group contacts will receive an email requesting the following: 1. To complete an up to date registration at the link provided in the email. New groups wishing to register can do so at http://roscommonppn.ie/register/ There is a two-week period for groups to register, ending on Thursday 12th September at 5.00pm. On completion of the registration process the election of an entirely new secretariat to administer the operations of the PPN will be held. Further contact will be made with registered groups in relation to secretariat elections following the registration process. If you require any further information in relation to this matter, please contact Breata Coyle at 090 6637235 or email info@roscommonppn.ie

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Roscommon Hospital Action Committee Church Gate Collection Roscommon Hospital Action Committee will hold its annual Church Gate Collection for hospital equipment in the Roscommon district area at the following churches on Saturday 7th Septmber and Sunday September 8th:- Roscommon town, Kilteevan, Ballyleague, Ballagh, Curraghroe, Four Mile House, Derrane, Clooneycolgan, Cloverhill, Athleague, Fuerty, Kilbegnet, Knockcroghery, St. John’s, Rahara; Four Roads, Ballyforan, Dysart, Kiltoom, Curraghboy, Strokestown, Kiltrustan, Carniska and Scramogue. Please support.

GUITAR LESSONS: AGES 8-16 from 10th September at 6.30pm in RosBowl, Roscommon €8 per class or €25 month ALSO PRIVATE TUITION IN: Violin, Piano, Bass, Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo, Drums, Singing Junior/Leaving Cert theory & practical prep

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Church gate collection in Kilkerrin/Clonberne A church gate collection in aid of Epilepsy Ireland will take place this weekend (September 7th and 8th) in Kilkerrin/Clonberne. Your support and generosity will be greatly appreciated, thank you.

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One-day retreat to Lough Derg in September A one-day retreat to Lough Derg will take place on Saturday, September 14th, departing from the Sacred Heart Church car park at 6.30 am sharp and stopping in Tulsk and Boyle. For more information, contact Teresa on 090-6661188 or Noreen on 086-3529916/090-6625209.

Honest politics…

Bus for Pro-Life March in Belfast There will be a bus leaving Roscommon via Athlone at 8 am this Saturday (September 7th) for the ‘March for their Lives’ anti-abortion rally in Belfast. The march takes place at 2 pm on Saturday. Those interested, contact 087-9935055.

Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy pictured at the novel ‘Honesty Box’ at the Auchmuty farm on the Galway Road, Roscommon. “This is a really novel idea where the owners trust you to pay for your purchases by placing money in the Honesty

Box and collecting your change. There is a full list of prices left there and all items are left there for purchase,” said Deputy Murphy who picked up (and paid for) some jam and eggs from the Honesty Box recently.

Starting in Curraghroe, Cloontuskert, Lanesboro, Ballyleague and surrounding areas.

For further information please contact Pat Naughton on 087-4105449 or 090 66 61058 or Martin 087 9144445

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Sean Doyle & Sons to feature on RTE’s ‘Room to Improve’ Roscommon town business Sean Doyle & Sons Ltd is set to feature on RTE’s ‘Room to Improve’ when the popular show returns to our screens this Sunday (September 8th). As one of Ireland’s leading manufacturers of quality windows and doors, Sean Doyle & Sons Ltd was best placed to helped transform a County Kildare home under the watchful eye of architect Dermot Bannon. Sales Manager with Sean Doyle & Sons Ltd, Johnathon Doyle explained: “We have worked with Dermot Bannon on previous shows for ‘Room to Improve’ so they were aware of the quality of our workmanship and ability to deliver in a timely fashion at competitive prices. We were delighted to be approached to feature on the first episode of ‘Room to Improve’ when it returns this season. “We were delighted to help transform a County Kildare home with a beautiful new extension featuring aluminium double-glazed windows and lift and slide doors. Make sure to tune in to RTÉ One on Sunday at 9.30 pm to see the results for yourself,” said Johnathon. With over 40 years of quality and success, Sean Doyle & Sons Ltd is Ireland’s leading specialist manufacturer of the finest traditional and contemporary casement windows and doors. Established in 1979 to produce high quality glass and glazing products, the company uses the most up to date technology with an emphasis on attention to detail. The new C70 energy efficient system from Sean Doyle & Sons is an innovative product which meets all the criteria in passive house building. “Energy efficiency is major concern for customers and we are delighted that products have the highest possible energy rating thereby allowing us to pass on savings to customers “Make sure to tune in next Sunday to ‘Room to Improve’ to see how our exclusive range of windows and doors helped to transform a County Kildare home. We have also recently completed a major revamp of our showroom in Roscommon while we have a beautiful new showroom in Dublin where you can see all of our products for yourself,” explained Johnathon Doyle. Contact Sean Doyle & Sons Ltd on 090 6626753 or 01-4626671.

Pictured is the beautiful new extension featuring aluminium double-glazed windows and lift and slide doors from Sean Doyle & Sons Ltd which will feature on the first episode of RTE’s ‘Room to Improve’ on Sunday, September 8th.

Architect Dermot Bannon pictured with Sean Doyle Jnr. of Sean Doyle & Sons Ltd.

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Family Fun Day to mark 100 years of Castlerea Demesne To celebrate 100 years of Castlerea Demesne there will be a Family Fun Day sponsored by Castlerea Town Trust on Sunday, September 15th from 2 pm to 5 pm. This free event will feature live music,

magicians, face painting, Punch & Judy, storytelling, birds of prey, nature walks, historical tour, fisheries demonstration, and food and refreshments. More details next week.

Free and fun youth programme for North Roscommon! Would you like the opportunity to get your Provisional Driving Test and Licence for free and a large financial contribution towards your driving lessons? Would you like to learn new skills and take the next steps in your career? Well now you can thanks to the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board. The GRETB will run a three-day course over 12 weeks from 10 am to 2 pm from September 17th to December 5th in Cootehall, Co. Roscommon. Participants will be offered the chance to obtain their provisional driving test and licence, â&#x201A;Ź250 towards lessons for a full licence, a QQI award and certificates in Manual Handling, First Aid and Food Safety. The GRETB also offers a film/animation and multimedia programme, health & nutrition, mindfulness practice, job-hunting skills, a team building experience, one to one career guidance and a clear progression plan for your next steps in life. Participants can also enjoy fun days out in Boda Borg at Lough Key Forest Park and race car driving in Ballinrobe. Places are limited to 15 people per course. Please contact: foundations@gretb.ie or John Mullins on 086-6094269 for more information.

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We are holding a fundraising Monster Auction on Sunday 8th September 2019 and would appreciate any help you can give us. Re-Development Works to

Viewing from 11 am and auction at 12 pm A Monster Auction will take place this Sunday (8th) in Athleague Community Centre at 12 pm sharp and it is still not too late to donate any items you no longer need! Acceptable donations include: antiques/collectables, paintings/art, furniture, new electrical items, bric-a-brac, services and labour, fuel, sports equipment, machinery, livestock/farm machinery, cash donations/vouchers, house clearances etc. Unacceptable donations: used beds, used sofas, and used electrical items including TVs. The organiser request that all donated goods be in saleable condition. Items can be dropped off at the Community Centre on Thursday and Friday from 7 pm to 9 pm or Saturday from 12 pm to 6 pm. The organisers can collect any items you wish to donate from your home/business, just give them a call. Please contact the following for further information: Paddy on 087-2601443, Stephanie on 087-6109651 or email athleaguecommunitycentre@gmail.com. Pre-viewing takes place on the morning of the auction from 11 am. All lots must sell on

Athleague Community Centre CLG will begin in the coming weeks. The overall cost of the project will be â&#x201A;Ź365,000. We have funds in place with grants for â&#x201A;Ź240,000.

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dday and d will ill bbe without i h reserve. Food d and d refreshments will be available at the centre on the day. It is advised to arrive early for previewing, as a large number of lots are expected. Athleague Community Centre Committee are calling for strong support both locally and in our neighbouring areas. Upon completion, the Community Centre will be available to all with many facilities for sport, recreation, business and entertainment. To date, many commitments of financial support have been received from both at home and abroad. All support will be acknowledged. Come along to the auction this Sunday (8th) for a great day out and grab a bargain! See Athleague Tidy Towns Facebook page where pictures of auction lots will be posted from Friday.

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Local FG Senators welcome Capital Plan announcement Fine Gael Senators Maura Hopkins and Frank Feighan welcomed the HSE Capital Plan, which was launched on Monday with news that local services look set to benefit. Following Monday’s announcement, Portiuncula Hospital is set to undergo ward block and fire safety works and will benefit from a lift replacement programme under the €2 billion 2019-2021 HSE Capital Plan. There are also plans to construct two new houses for those with intellectual disabilities in Ballinasloe and the new Specialist Rehabilitation Unit will be progressed at Roscommon University Hospital. The Sacred Heart Community Nursing Unit will also be upgraded with 50 additional beds. Senator Maura Hopkins said: “I am delighted that the 50-bed replacement unit at Portiuncula Hospital has been included under the new HSE Capital Plan 2019 - 2021. This is a project, which I have been working on for a number of

years along with former Senator Michael Mullins, Dr. John Barton and hospital management. “These works will include the replacement 50-bed ward block, fire safety works and lift replacement programme. “We know that the current ward block is simply not fit for purpose and this project is extremely important to improve conditions for patients and staff at the hospital,” she said. Senator Hopkins also welcomed the construction of two new houses for patients with intellectual disabilities in Ballinasloe. Senator Hopkins added: “It is also positive that the 50-bed upgrade unit at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon Town along with the 20-bed specialist rehabilitation unit at Roscommon Hospital will continue to progress under this new HSE Capital Plan. It is essential that both of these projects are delivered in order to cater for our older population and those who need

access to timely and specialist rehabilitation”. Fellow Fine Gael Senator Frank Feighan also welcomed the announcement that the €7.8 million Specialist Rehabilitation Unite planned for Roscommon University Hospital would be progressed under the plan. “It is also important to say that once the Rehab Unit becomes fully operational, it will create 25 jobs initially and up to 50 jobs when all phases are complete. I am also pleased to see the inclusion in the 2019-2021 Capital Plan of the planned 50-bed unit at the Sacred Heart Hospital. “It will enable treatment of patients from the West of Ireland in Roscommon University Hospital who would have previously been treated in the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) in Dun Laoghaire. It will also assist in reducing waiting times for patients who require access to the NRH,” Senator Feighan said.

Local campaigners want change to disability symbol

‘Save Your Hospice’ campaign kicks off with coffee morning The South Westmeath Hospice Committee has announced details of their first ‘Save Your Hospice’ campaign event. The committee along with their supporters will host South Westmeath’s biggest ever coffee morning on Saturday, September 21st in Athlone GAA Clubhouse from 10 am to 2 pm. Speaking about their first event, Clare Lennon, Chairperson of the South Westmeath Hospice said: “The theme of the coffee morning on September 21st is ‘celebration’. We want the public to join us to celebrate the people who have been supported in their death and were provided dignity, comfort and care. We want to celebrate supporting families as they go through one of the most difficult experiences in their lives and to celebrate the local community whose generosity and support makes all of the hospice work possible”. Claire Lennon added: “The committee needs to raise money to fight this campaign for everything from legal advice to materials for our public rally. This fundraising is separate to funds raised for the South Westmeath Hospice and our services”. There will be plenty of family activities on the day. For more information or to assist in anyway, please email southwestmeathhospice@gmail. com or text 086-7721065.

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Local campaigners are calling for a change to the current, internationally recognised disability symbol, which they say doesn’t fairly represent those with ‘hidden disabilities’. Athlone woman Maeve Kelly, who was left with debilitating injuries following a road traffic accident on the Athlone Road just outside Roscommon town in 2016, says that not all disabilities are visible. “In 2016 I was in a headon collision which claimed the life of one person. I was left with severe injuries; I shattered my right leg, fractured my left knee, fractured my back, broke my neck and several ribs and had a traumatic brain injury,” she said. Since her accident Maeve has been using a disabled parking permit. She has a metal plate in her right leg and still suffers severe pain. Maeve says that due to the nature of her disability, members of the public can make incorrect assumptions and this has caused her further distress. “People don’t look at the window for the permit. They look at me and make assumptions. Not all disabilities require a wheelchair however and that is why I would like to see a change to the recognised disability symbol”. Maeve argues that the current symbol doesn’t represent those with ‘hidden disabilities’ and that a

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Suicide or Survive (SOS) in partnership with the HSE, will present a Wellness Workshop from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm in Roscommon town on Monday, October 7th. To find out more, visit www.wellnessworkshop.ie.

Afterlife discussion group at Gleeson’s An Afterlife discussion group meets in Gleeson’s Townhouse at 7 pm on the first Thursday of every month with the aim of supporting members in body, mind, and spirit. For more information, contact Mick on 0863688604 (after 6 pm) or Malcolm on 0874565988 (daytime/evening).

Annual Grandparents’ Pilgrimage to Knock Campaigners and Athlone Access Awareness members including David Ryan, Maeve Kelly, John Tynan, Bogdan Negomirenu and Razven Pirvulescu pictured in Athlone recently.

new, more inclusive symbol would make life a little bit easier. Maeve’s campaign has hit home with members of Athlone Access Awareness, a local charity which aims to raise awareness of the need for accessibility for people with disabilities. John Tynan, a coordinator with the group, says the group is fully behind Maeve’s efforts and says that there needs to be more awareness when it comes to difficulties faced by those with disabilities. “A simple change to the symbol would include all people with disabilities, including hidden disabilities,” he said.

He added that while much has been done locally in terms of facilities for those with disabilities, issues with parking permits and toilet facilities still need to be addressed. “We appreciate what the local authorities have done in this area but when it comes to disability badges it needs someone in the area with a genuine interest to enforce it,” he said. John added that more is needed to be done in terms of street furniture such as signs for pubs and restaurants to make everyday life easier on those with disabilities. Kiltoom resident Bogdan Negomirnenu is also fully

behind the campaign to amend the disability logo. Bogdan (42), who is a European Commercial Law graduate, contracted polio when he was given an overdose of the polio vaccine at the age of just four months in his native Romania and has been confined to a wheelchair ever since. He said that more needs to be done to prevent the disability badge being abused and that adding to the current universal disability symbol would mean that people with hidden disabilities could also be represented. “Since I moved to Athlone six years ago things

have improved and there have been huge changes in the town. Unfortunately we are educated to accept these things (issues for those with disabilities) as normal. It’s time to change the stereotypes around disabilities,” he said. The campaign to alter the current disability symbol is ongoing and while Maeve and those at Athlone Access Awareness admit that there is a long and difficult road ahead, they believe it’s time to change the conversation and eliminate stereotypes in order to make everyday life more manageable for those with disabilities.

The annual Grandparents’ Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place this Sunday (September 8th) at the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock. The pilgrimage begins with the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick at 2.30 pm. The Pilgrimage Mass follows at 3 pm with Chief Celebrant Bishop Kevin Doran, Bishop of Elphin. For further information contact Connie at catholicgrandparents@gmail.com or call 0858704722.

Franciscan Pilgrimage to Lourdes The Franciscan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Thursday, September 19th to Tuesday, September 24th with flights from Shannon and Dublin. Application forms are available from Pilgrimages Abroad on 01-6359300 and sick/assisted pilgrims can contact Fr. Michael Nicholas on 01-6742506. Further information is available from Anthony Geraghty (Kiltoom) on 086-2733684.

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HSE’s Capital Plan is just a glitzy bandaid! On Monday of this week An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Health Minister Simon Harris launched the HSE Capital Plan and on the face of it, it was all sweetness and light and everything is going ‘full steam ahead’ which is great to see and hear. However, it does not take a genius in investigative journalism to see what the real story is when you drill down a little into the reality of what is happening. I am certainly not going to do a hatchet job on our health service in general as there are many positive things happening and the majority of the staff who work in the service are top-class, but there are so many problems that a glitzy announcement in Dublin will not paper over the cracks. The reality is that the massive overspend at the Children’s Hospital will definitely impact on other HSE projects despite what Government politicians are saying. On Monday, Simon Harris announced 250 new HSE projects. It would be an interesting exercise to come back in three or five years’ time to see how many of those projects have been completed. The two new A&E Departments in Galway and Limerick are so badly needed. The planned 30 new Primary Care Centres are also badly needed but the big question is who will staff these centres?

The reality of the Irish health service in 2019 is that there are almost 600,000 people on waiting lists. The INMO have just reported that overcrowding in our hospitals in August was the worst on record for the month. There are over 1,000 nursing vacancies in Ireland at the moment. There are 487 consultant vacancies as of the start of September and there is a chronic shortage of GPs prepared to work in rural areas. If the

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This is not just a Fine Gael problem, however. Successive Health Ministers including Mary Harney and Micheál Martin have tried and failed to ﬁx the problems in our health service which seems to be getting worse as the years go by.

newsbriefs ‘Self Care to Wellness’ at Primary Care Centre A ‘Self Care to Wellness’ Programme for people living with an ongoing or long-term health condition is starting on Monday, September 16th in Roscommon Primary Care Centre. The course is for 2.5 hours each day and runs for six weeks. The programme costs €20. For further information contact Jackie Lynott on 087-7185615/094-9034980 or email selfcaretowellness@mayocil.ie.

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health service is to keep up with the rising elderly population, thousands of extra hospital beds will be needed over the next ten to fifteen years just to stand still. This is not just a Fine Gael problem, however. Successive Health Ministers including Mary Harney and Micheál Martin have tried and failed to fix the problems in our health service which seems to be getting worse as the years go by. The demographics are going to dictate that the service will have to expand as the number of people living longer increases so these problems are not going to go away either. In fact they are set to increase. Have I a solution? If I did, I would be a wealthy man, and I realise there are no easy or quick fixes but for the Taoiseach and his Ministers to gloss over the massive problems that exist with glitzy announcements from time to time is not going to provide one more bed for someone who needs it nor will not bring forward badly needed surgery for patients. The winter is on the way and it’s all fine and dandy if you don’t have to use the health service especially if you are a public patient. But away from Brexit it is by far the most pressing problem that the Government have to deal with on an ongoing basis.

A ‘House-Fire Benefit Social’ will be held in Frank’s of Ballybeg, Strokestown on Friday, September 20th. There will be a draw for three €100 vouchers on the night as well as raffle prizes. Music will be provided by the Frank Nelson Band. Tickets cost €10 and ticket sellers will be calling on houses in the next few weeks. Please support this worthy cause.

Charity Tractor/Motorcycle/ Vintage run on Sunday Ballaghaderreen Men’s Shed Group are hosting a charity Tractor/Motorcycle/Vintage Run at 12 pm this Sunday (September 8th) to raise funds for IMNDA (Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association) in conjunction with the upcoming London to Ballaghaderreen Cycle event. Meeting in the Midnight Club car park, Station Road, Ballaghaderreen at 12 pm. A raffle will take place afterwards and refreshments will be served in the Midnight Club by the Men’s Shed Group. Please support this great cause, donations most welcome. Any queries please contact Martin Tynan on 087-8143441.

Strokestown to host St. Padre Pio Mass The Mass of St. Padre Pio will be celebrated in Strokestown Parish Church, on Tuesday, September 10th at 8 pm. The celebrant will be Rev. Fr. Bryan Shortall, O.F.M. Capuchian Friary, Dublin. Fr. Bryan will be available to hear confession from 6.30 pm. After mass, Fr. Bryan will give a blessing, to each individual, with the Saint Padre Pio mitten.

Hospice coffee morning on Thursday, September 19th Mayo Roscommon Hospice is appealing for individuals, companies, groups, schools, coffee shops etc. to host a coffee morning/evening on their behalf on ‘National Coffee morning for Hospice’ on Thursday, September 19th or any date that suits. Coffee and promotional material provided, kindly sponsored by Bewley’s. With your support the foundation will continue to ensure that patients with life limiting illnesses from Mayo and Roscommon have the best possible facilities available when they need it. All donations are welcome or you can pledge your donation by calling 094-9388666, logging onto www.hospice.ie or emailing info@hospice.ie. Please support.

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5K Walk/Run in aid of DARA Tarmonbarry/Scramogue Deﬁbrillator A 5K Walk/Fun Run in aid of DARA Tarmonbarry/ Scramogue Defibrillator Group will take place on Sunday, September 15th at 4 pm on Sliabh Bawn Mountain (Curraghroe entrance). Refreshments will be provided and a raffle will take place afterwards in Leavy’s Pub, Scramogue. Registration will take place on the day from 2 pm, and entry is €10 per adult and €5 for students/children. This event is a fundraiser for the purchase of new boxes, insurance and general maintenance of equipment. The committee is kindly asking the local community to come out and support this worthy cause. For further information, please contact Linda on 087-2612834.

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Elphin Agricultural Show 2019

Ava and Chloe Connellan pictured at the Elphin Agricultural Show last Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Pictured at the Elphin Agricultural Show last Saturday was the Carroll family from Elphin. Pic: Mick McCormack

Katie Hunt, Ava and Chloe Connellan pictured at the Elphin Agricultural Show last Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Gerry Jago, Bernie Kearney and Paul Egan of Ros FM pictured at the Elphin Agricultural Show last Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

‘Bonny Baby’ Rhiane Frain pictured with mum Vivianne at the Elphin Agricultural Show last Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Ronan Mulligan and Kathleen Regan with ‘Bonny Baby’ Ava Marie Mulligan at the Elphin Agricultural Show last Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

The Best Dressed Gent at Elphin Agricultural Show, Jim Banahan pictured with his wife Mary last Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

The Cregg family from Elphin pictured at the Elphin Agricultural Show last Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Niall and Joshua Frain pictured at the Elphin Agricultural Show last Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Top of the range service at Fred Kilmartin Ltd! At Fred Kilmartin Ltd we appreciate our highly valued customers, both those who have been with us for many years as well as our newly acquainted friends. We pride ourselves on the fact that the customer comes first and with every customer we try our very best to help them in one of their more important purchases decisions. Our motto is: “Where you will do a good deal better”, and we do our utmost to live up to it! Fred Kilmartin Ltd was established in 1962 by the late Fred Kilmartin and his wife Rose. The business remains true today to his high standards of sales and service to its valued customers. Much of the success over the years was, no doubt, due to Fred’s combination of business acumen and a genuine concern for people. Many Changes having taken place since the 60’s but commitment to provid-

ing first class service was continued by his late son Noel and still remains. A family-owned company, under the stewardship of Managing Director, Teresa Kilmartin, it now offers its customers a relaxed setting in which to do business. Fred Kilmartin Ltd has recently upgraded its service department, adding a pre-NCT test lane so that we can continue to offer a wide range of services to most marques. Our parts department carries a large range of genuine Ford parts and we have added the award-winning Ford Boutique. The tyre bay at Fred Kilmartin boasts many ranges of tyres to suit most vehicles at competitive prices. We also have a used car centre at the rear of our showrooms with a large selection of quality approved pre-owned cars which carry both manufacturers’ warranties as well as our

own. Our unique Drive Away Finance can be arranged within fifteen minutes subject to terms and conditions. Currently, Fred Kilmartin Ltd has great offers on Kuga commercial vans and 4-seater utilities, allowing new owners to

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Business Casey’s CircleK shortlisted for retail award Casey’s CircleK has been shortlisted in the Forecourt and Convenience Retailer Awards, which takes place on Wednesday, September 18th in Dublin’s Clayton Hotel following this year’s Convenience Retailer Summit. All awards finalists will be complimentary VIP guests at the gala

awards dinner as well as at the summit, which also includes a major trade exhibition showcasing new technologies, innovations and support services. Any non-finalists wishing to attend either event can purchase tickets directly from the Awards organisers.

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Bill Penton, Managing Director of Penton Exhibitions, which organises the Awards and Summit, said: “The awards have become an established focal point of the industry calendar and are widely recognised as a benchmark of retail success. We work in an extremely fast-paced,

competitive environment and there are many great examples of retailers who are driving innovation in the sector and going the extra mile to provide excellent customer service. “The awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise this great work. Many of our finalists form an

integral part of their local community, providing an excellent range of products and services to customers around the clock and providing vital local employment. I would like to congratulate all the finalists and wish them the best of luck at the awards on September 18th”.

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Roscommon represented by Carmel Gavin Local Enterprise Office Galway is taking the lead this year to present a dynamic and engaging event on behalf of Local Enterprise Offices Galway, Roscommon and Mayo to celebrate National Women’s Enterprise Day. To mark the occasion, a special event will be held in Galway City’s Hotel Meyrick on Thursday, October, 17th at 12.30 pm. With MC Loretta MacGabhainn (Lorg Media), together with a fantastic lineup of excellent speakers sharing their experiences, challenges and solutions for the world of business today, this dynamic event is guaranteed to engage, empower and inspire businesswomen and aspiring entrepreneurs. Keynote speaker on the day will be ‘Tweeting Goddess’ Samantha Kelly whose emotive back-story and subsequent business success is sure to inspire. Award-winning Twitter expert, social media strategist, speaker, author and founder of the Women’s Inspire Network Sam Kelly’s motto is: “There’s a lot of noise out there. It’s all about standing out from the rest”. Having built a loyal following of

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over 43,000 people by engaging and interacting on Twitter as her own campaign manager, Sam has a deep knowledge and understanding of how to harness the power of social media and make it happen for your business. She’ll be joined on the day by ambassadors for each of the Local Enterprise Offices in Roscommon, Galway and Mayo who will participate in a lively panel discussion on how they are Making It Happen for their businesses. The panel discussion will take place after a two-course lunch. LEO Roscommon’s ambassador is Carmel Gavin, owner of the Curtain Centre in Roscommon town. Carmel opened The Curtain Centre in Roscommon town in September 1998 and since then the business has grown from strength to strength. A large showroom hosts a wide range of fabrics which are carefully selected from the very best suppliers in Ireland and Europe. The aim is to provide customers with a fully coordinated range of curtains, tie-backs, poles, bed linen, cushions and throws. Representing LEO Galway is Tympany Medical’s co-founder Elizabeth

McGloughlin, who will be fresh from the national finals of the Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur competition. Elizabeth’s company is designing and developing a novel combined access and visualisation device which will enable ear surgeons to ‘see around the corners’ of the ear canal. This will allow surgeons to perform transcanal ear surgery with a wide endoscopic view of the surgical site, thereby, avoiding unnecessary invasive surgery. Representing LEO Mayo is Tracy Sweeney, Creative Director at Nigel O’Reilly Goldsmiths in Castlebar. Nigel O’Reilly Goldsmiths manufacture high-end jewellery for Irish and UK jewellery houses, based on Bond St. and Hatton Garden, London, including Fabergé, Stephen Webster & Boodles. Celebrities such as Saoirse Ronan have graced the red carpet of the Oscars, wearing pieces they have made for these UK jewellery houses. Following the panel discussion, attendees will be invited to network and will also have an opportunity to avail of one-to-one sessions with our expert men-

Carmel Gavin, owner of The Curtain Centre, is Roscommon’s Ambassador for this year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day.

tors in areas such as marketing/PR, Brexit strategy, and business planning. Coordinator of Galway’s National Women’s Enterprise Day celebrations is LEO Galway’s Valerie Kelly. She says: “LEO Galway is excited to host this energetic, exciting and unmissable afternoon for female entrepreneurs across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. Our theme for the event is ‘Making It Happen,’ and the programme features uplifting

and informative talks from some of the West’s brightest business minds. The mentoring and networking after lunch also provides a great opportunity for businesswomen in the region to get together and share their personal stories”. Registration is at 12.30 pm on October 17th at the Hotel Meyrick, Eyre Square. Pre-booking is essential, and tickets are strictly limited, so book yours now at localenterprise.ie/Galway.

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Patricia is 2019 Strokestown Don’t forget! Strokestown Woman of the Year! Patricia Manning has been named Strokestown’s Slimming World ‘Woman of the Year’ 2019 thanks to her incredible five stone weight loss. Patricia, from Strokestown, has slimmed from 15st 3lb to 11 stone in one year. Now she will represent the Strokestown Slimming World group in the nationwide Slimming World Woman of the Year 2019 competition. Slimming World’s Woman of the Year competition celebrates the achievements of thousands of women up and down the country who have made long-term healthy lifestyle changes. Patricia, who down-sized from a dress size 22 to a 12, says: “When I first joined group I never dreamt that I would be in the position I am now. Losing weight has made such a big difference to my life. My health has improved, I have more energy, I’m happier and I feel more comfortable in my own skin”. The Strokestown native joined Slimming World in June 2018 after feeling unhappy about her size. “I tried a number of different ways to lose weight but they usually left me feeling hungry or miserable. With Slimming World it’s completely different. “I feel like a different woman to the one who walked into Slimming World 13 months ago and winning Woman of the Year is a real honour because there are so many amazing women in our group. I remember feeling like I would never be happy in my own skin again, but I’ve realised that when people believe in you, you can do anything you set your mind

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to. “I really hope my weight loss can inspire other people to get started on their own journey and know that there’s a whole group of people waiting to support them every step of the way”. Sandra Forde who runs the Strokestown group, says: “I’m so proud of Patricia. She’s a fantastic ambassador for Slimming World and what she’s achieved is nothing short of incredible. She’s a huge inspiration to everyone in our group and I hope she inspires

other women – and men – in Strokestown and surrounding areas to change their lives in the same way”. The Strokestown Slimming World group takes place every Tuesday at 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm at The Strokestown Community & Sports Centre. To join or find out more call Sandra Forde on 087-4552729. She also runs an award-winning group in Carrick-on-Shannon on Mondays at 9.30 am, 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm at the Irish Wheelchair Association.

The 153rd Strokestown Agricultural and Industrial Show will take place this Saturday and Sunday, September 7th and 8th in the grounds of Strokestown Park House and will feature now fewer than 23 All-Ireland finals. The Cattle section will include the All-Ireland Irish Angus Finals; All-Ireland Finals in Shorthorn and Simmental and the Limousin will have points awarded towards National Male and Female of 2019. The Commercial Cattle section will feature the AllIreland Beef Bullock Championship and the All-Ireland Beef Heifer Championship. This year’s Sheep section will take place on Saturday while the Horse and Pony Show will be the main feature on Sunday and will include the Registered Irish Draught Section, the Strokestown Park Irish Draught Broodmore All-Ireland Championship and Pony classes in Connemara, Welsh, Hunter, and many more. There promises to be plenty of family fun right across the weekend with prizes for Glamorous Granny, Little Miss and Master and Bonny Baby. There will be live music in the show grounds throughout the weekend with the annual food and drinks fair ‘Flavours from the Heart of Ireland’ taking place across both Saturday and Sunday with special guest appearances from Neven Maguire as well as top local chefs. The show grounds at Strokestown Park House will open at 8 am this Saturday (7th) and exhibits must be in place by 10 am prior to judging at 10.30 am.

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Minister must not renege on ANC Budget increase – Naughten Denis Naughten has warned Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed that he must not renege on the Budget increase of €23m for the Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC) payment which was agreed as part of the Budget 2019. Deputy Naughten said: “As someone who was party to

the Budget 2019 talks, it was fully understood that the €23m increase agreed for the ANC payment would be made in September and there was never any indication that there would be any postponement until the end of 2019. “The decision by Minister Creed to withhold not just the

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€23m Budget increase but a further €12m (half of the increase that we secured in Budget 2018) until December at a time when farmers, particularly beef farmers, are facing serious financial pressure is completely unacceptable. “Many farmers are facing

bank repayments this month and had relied on the ANC payment to keep banks at bay particularly with the collapse of the price of beef. “On average we have seen a 10% reduction in beef prices since this time last year and now Minister Creed seems to be adding to the financial

pressures facing framers by holding back 15% of the he ANC payment. “This decision has to be reeversed and instead of holdding back money we need to be exploring ways of getting ng more cash into the hands of farmers on the run up to the he Brexit date of 31st October”. ”.

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Lorcan McCabe, Deputy President of ICMSA, has called on the Department of Agriculture to be proactive when it comes to BPS and ANC payments this autumn.

Following the announcement by Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine regarding payment dates for the BPS and ANC this coming autumn, the Deputy President of ICMSA has said it is now vital that farmers receive payments on time. Lorcan McCabe said: “ICMSA acknowledges the progress made over the last number of years in terms of getting payments out on time. But this year of all years it’s more important than ever that every farmer needs to get his or her payment on time and for this to be achieved, any problems with applications must be notified immediately in order to give the farmer time to resolve the issue. “In light of the cash flow pressures on the beef side in particular, but also other sectors - and with Brexit

pending - there are serious pressures on farmers and it is essential that the ANC payment is made as early as possible in September, the BPS payment on the 16th October and all other payments, including GLAS, to be paid as agreed under the Farmers Charter”. He called on the Department of Agriculture to be proactive when it comes to offering farmers assurance. “We think that the Department should be proactive on this and actually text farmers an assurance that everything is in order and they can expect to be paid on time. “Farmers have financial commitments to meet and the payment of various scheme payments on time is absolutely critical”, concluded Mr. McCabe.

Roscommon People MART WATCH Roscommon Mart sample prices Weanling heifers BAX 340kgs €1000 - €2.94 per kilo, LMX 410kgs €950 - €2.31 per kilo, BBX 420kgs €890 €2.11 per kilo, CHX 405kgs €870 - €2.14 per kilo, CHX 360kgs €840 - €2.33 per kilo, Lim X 370kgs €750 - €2.02 per kilo, CHX 305kgs €725 - €2.37 per kilo, LM X 265kgs €615 €2.32 per kilo.

Weanling bulls SI 595kgs €1245 - €2.09 per kilo, CHX 460kgs €1100 - €2.39 per kilo, Char X 365kgs €985 €2.69 per kilo, Simm X 485kgs €1000 - €2.06 per kilo, 2 LMX 375kgs €945 - €2.52 per kilo, Char X 380kgs €955 - €2.51 per kilo, Lim X 350kgs €930 - €2.65 per kilo, Lim X 355kgs €855

- €2.40 per kilo, CHX 300kgs €830 - €2.76 per kilo, SIX 370kgs €810 - €2.18 per kilo, LM X 390kgs €800 - €2.05 per kilo, Char X 235kgs €725 €3.08 per kilo.

Spring lamb 50.5kgs €100, 44.6kgs €97.50, 51.6kgs €96.50, 52.7kgs €95, 48.4kgs €94, 49kgs €93.50, 47.2kgs €90, 44.9kgs €90.

Ewe lambs 53.9kgs €155, 51.7kgs €142, 51.2kgs €140, 48.6kgs €137, 51.4kgs €136, 50.8kgs €136, 53.3kgs €135, 49.3kgs €130, 48.2kgs €129, 49.6kgs €128, 48.8kgs €124, 46.3kgs €115, 45.1kgs €110, 43.8kgs €108.

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “Larger numbers of stock presented for sale this week as a result of the recent wet spell. Trade and prices varied depending on the categories of stock. The lighter quality stores witnessed good demand while the forward plainer type lots were a tougher trade. “The cow trade has remained strong and runners and breeding stock reported good clearances while the weanling trade was helped by strong export demand this week. “Cows with claves at foot made from €920 to €1,400 per head. Springers made from €700 to €1,100 per head. There were bigger numbers of calves/runners coming on offer with prices ranging from €170 to €700 for continental lots. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday) with our usual sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am with three rings in operation”.

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There was a good show of weanlings on offer at Tuesday’s sale with a steady trade for both bulls and heifers resulting in the majority of lots getting sold. Weanling bulls averaged from €2.29 per kilo up to €3.08 per kilo while weanling heifers ranged from an average of €2.04 per kilo up to €2.94 per kilo. “The main customers this week were exporters and agents with some farmers also active. The mart will host a show and sale of weanlings next Tuesday (10th) at 5 pm. Bookings accepted up until 5 pm this Thursday (5th). “There was a large entry of sheep at our annual show and sale of lambs this week. There was a steady trade for finished lambs with prices fetching €100 for 50.5kgs. There was plenty of excellent quality ewe lambs on offer with a top price of €155 for 53.9kgs There was a good trade for cast ewes with prices ranging from €72 up to €100. “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. “Numbers on offer at the breeding ewes sale were similar to last week. There was a brisk trade for both ewes and hoggets with an improved price resulting in an excellent clearance of lots. Hoggets made up to €218 with 2-year-old ewes fetching up to €190 and 3-year-old ewes making up to €160. “Sales continue on Saturday (7th) with the West of Ireland Registered Suffolk Sheep Breeder Club. Gates open at 8 am with 30 top-quality rams on offer. Show at 11 am and sale at 12 noon. There will also be a Pedigree Lleyn Sheep Show and Sale at 1 pm”.

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Ch 485kg €1315, AAX 475kgs €1110, Chx 500kgs €1200, Lm 500kgs €1070, Lm 560kgs €1230, Ch 590kgs €1155, Lm 635kgs €1295, Ch 635kgs €1200.

Ch 780kgs €1550, Lm 835kgs €1530, Lm 710kgs €1405, Lm 785kgs €1370, Lm 470kgs €955.

Heifers AA 410kgs €970, Lm 405kgs €885, Ch 480kgs €1050, Ch 605kgs €1290, Ch 580kgs €1225, Lm 550kgs €1175, Ch 480kgs €1000.

Weanling bulls Ch 295kgs €800, Ch 255kgs €750, Lmx 355kgs €930, Ch 415kgs €935, Ch 440kgs €960.

Weanling heifers Lm 345kgs €865, Lm 370kgs €845, Lm 390kgs €850, Lm 355kgs €750, AA 290kgs €500.

Autumn sales at Castlerea Mart Monday, September 16th: Bullock Sale will resume on Mondays. Thursday, September 19th: Show and Sale of weanlings. Monday September 23rd: Continental Bullock Show and Sale. Thursday, September 26th: Continental Heifer Show and Sale. Monday, September 30th: AA Bullock Show and Sale. Thursday, October 3rd: AA Heifer Show and Sale. Saturday sales will run for the month of October.

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FarmingPeople Meat Industry Ireland: Blockades putting jobs, exports at risk Meat Industry Ireland (MII), the association which represents the meat processing sector in Ireland, says the “continued illegal blockading of beef processing plants across the country has already forced companies into staff layoffs and, if this coordinated illegal disruption continues, further significant staff lay-offs in the coming days are inevitable”.

A statement released on behalf of MII claimed that it was extremely damaging for the entire beef sector that hard won customers of Irish beef are being left without deliveries. The statement read: ‘These loyal and valued customers are again forced to seek alternative fresh beef supplies. This damages the position of Irish beef in the mar-

ketplace. With political chaos in the UK ahead of a potential no deal Brexit, the last thing our sector needs at this crucial time is a series of industry blockades that prevent us supplying our customers in the UK and elsewhere. ‘Operations have now been brought to a halt in twelve plants, giving rise to staff lay-offs and significant losses. It is the illegal

blockading of processing sites that is forcing companies into staff lay-offs. There are also increasing calls from farmer suppliers to deal with a growing backlog of marketready cattle. ‘MII calls on protestors, even at this late stage, to act responsibly for the good of the sector and stop the blockades immediately’.

INHFA outline compromise proposals to resolve beef crisis The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) have outlined the compromise proposals they have made to Minister Creed to help resolve the beef crisis. The proposal centres on the payment of 12c bonus for in-spec animals. Currently in order for a farmer to receive the bonus they have to comply with four key conditions, those being: Membership of the Bord Bia Quality Assurance Scheme; All animals slaughtered must have been on the farm for the previous 60 days which was reduced from 70 days last week; they must not exceed four farm movements; they are required to be under 30 months. National President Colm O’Donnell says the requirement to comply with all four conditions is “onerous on farmers but it does also provide for an obvious solution that we would hope MII (Meat Industry Ireland) would accept”. He added: “This solution involves making a bonus payment of 3c/kg on each condition complied with so a 31 month old animal would still receive a 9c bonus if the other three conditions are met. “This proposal can deliver a fair compromise and we are now asking Minister Creed to immediately reconvene talks with a view to getting this agreed”. The INHFA President concluded by pointing to a precedent that already exists in the organic sector where organic beef animals remain in spec up to 36 months, which he said “totally undermines MII’s argument in relation to the 30 month rule”.

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It was with immense sadness that I learned of Dan Moran’s passing in his 102nd year on Thursday, August 29th. I had the great honour and pleasure of visiting Dan in the welcoming surrounds of Tearmainn Bhride Nursing Home in Brideswell the day after his 100th birthday last year. That day he welcomed a number of his friends from the Athleague Comhaltas branch as well as members of the CastlecooteFuerty Fleadh Cheoil committee and distinguished guests Dr. Labhras Ó Murchú and his wife Una. Dr. Ó Murchú is the Director General of CCE and was in town to officially launch this year’s Fleadh Cheoil in Castlecoote later that night. He kindly stopped by to make a presentation to Dan to mark his 100th birthday. Dan told me about his famed walking sticks as well as his life as a sheep farmer. He was a renowned sheepdog breeder for the best part of 50 years and while he told me he never won any “big titles” he assured me he had the best of working sheepdogs. Sheep farming was his occupation but his beloved hobby was singing and music. He was modest when discussing

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SIPTU: Workers’ earnings must be protected SIPTU representatives have written to Meat Industry Ireland, the body which represents processors in the industry, calling on it to ensure that union members do not suffer a financial loss because of ongoing protests at processing plants around the country. SIPTU Organiser, Jason Palmer, said: “The ongoing protests are causing severe difficulties for SIPTU members working at these plants. Members are facing ongoing lay-offs and loss of earnings since the commencement of these protests concerning beef production. “We are calling on Meat Industry Ireland, to meet with SIPTU representatives to agree compensation for our members who continue to suffer a financial loss because of this dispute. Our members are incurring losses to income that are not sustainable through no fault of their own”. SIPTU Organiser, Terry Bryan, said: “Our members have had to endure financial hardship as a result of the dispute between beef farmers and processors. This results in our members facing an uncertain future. The situation cannot continue. SIPTU has today written to Meat Industry Ireland seeking an urgent meeting on this matter”.

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his ability on the piano accordion and told me that even at the age of 100 he was learning to play the clarinet. Dr. Ó Murchú and his wife Una were even invited back to Brideswell to listen to Dan singing ‘The Felons of Our Land’, which Dan was in the process of learning at the time. What I’ll most remember however is Dan’s impromptu performance that day. He sang ‘The Isle of Innisfree’ beautifully before telling me he still got tremendous enjoyment from singing and playing music with other people. A day after becoming a centurion, Dan brought laughter and song to those fortunate enough to be present in Brideswell that day. He will be sorely missed but fondly remembered by many and I count myself lucky that I was able to spend that very enjoyable afternoon with him. Dan, who was the beloved husband of the late Josephine and much-loved father to Sean, Bernie Condron, Ollie, Mary Finan, and Anthony was laid to rest in Tisrara Cemetery last Sunday following Mass in Christ the Good Shepherd, Four Roads. I extend my deepest sympathies to his family and many friends. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

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Lambs & Cast Ewes Each Wednesday at 11 a.m. Ewe Lambs will be sold separately All sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID Tag set ------------------------------------

Breeding Ewes & Hoggets Each Saturday Sale at 11 a.m. Gates open at 8 a.m. ------------------------------------

Dispersal Sale of 250 Ewes On Saturdays August 31st, Sept. 7th & Sept 14th 2, 3 & 4-year-old Ewes All 2-year-old Ewes are vaccinated with Trovax and Enzovax for prevention of abortion This vaccination should last the breeding life cycle of the ewes, All well-conditioned ewes fit for breeding. ------------------------------------

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Emma and Rachel Corcoran and Monica Murphy at a function in Kilglass GAA Club to commemorate Rev. Msgr. Kevin Flanagan’s Diamond Jubilee in the priesthood. The function followed a celebration Mass in Kilglass Church recently.

Breege Madden Fahy, Vera Kelly, Sandra Madden Flanagan, Rev. Msgr. Kevin Flanagan and Mary Madden following a celebration Mass in Kilglass Church recently to commemorate Rev. Msgr. Kevin Flanagan’s Diamond Jubilee in the priesthood.

Faces & Places REV. MSGR. KEVIN FLANAGAN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE Helena Fletcher and Rev. Msgr. Kevin Flanagan following a celebration Mass in Kilglass Church recently to commemorate Rev. Msgr. Kevin Flanagan’s Diamond Jubilee in the priesthood.

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Chloe, Rebecca and Laura Coyle pictured following a celebration Mass in Kilglass Church recently to commemorate Rev. Msgr. Kevin Flanagan’s Diamond Jubilee in the priesthood.

Rachel Kavanagh, Josephine Tighe and Susan Tighe with Rev. Msgr. Kevin Flanagan following a celebration Mass in Kilglass Church recently to commemorate Rev. Msgr. Kevin Flanagan’s Diamond Jubilee in the priesthood.

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Evonne and Daniel McLoughlin with Rev. Msgr. Kevin Flanagan following a celebration Mass in Kilglass Church recently to commemorate Rev. Msgr. Kevin Flanagan’s Diamond Jubilee in the priesthood.

Liam and Anna Coyle with Rev. Msgr. Kevin Flanagan following a celebration mass in Kilglass Church recently to commemorate Rev. Msgr. Kevin Flanagan’s Diamond Jubilee in the priesthood.

Fr. Martin Mulvaney makes a presentation to Rev. Msgr. Kevin Flanagan on the behalf of the parish following a celebration Mass in Kilglass Church recently to commemorate Rev. Msgr. Kevin Flanagan’s Diamond Jubilee in the priesthood.

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Tuesday (10 ) is World Suicide Prevention Day  TIFFANY WALSH

Step 4. Supports in your area

According to The National Office for Suicide Prevention’s statistics, In Ireland 342 people lost their lives to suicide in 2018. For each death by suicide, at least 135 people will be impacted by that death, and a third of those touched by the death will also suffer consequences such as depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and, possibly, suicide attempts. The far reaching effects of suicide make it a community problem not one person’s failure. The theme for this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day is ‘Working Together to Prevent Suicide’. There are five steps that you can follow to help lower the risk of suicide within your community.

reckless driving etc.; Sudden sense of calm.

Remember where there is life there is hope. If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide do not wait, instead act quickly to get that person the help and support they need. The National office for Suicide prevention has launched a national strategy called connecting for life. The goal of this strategy is to lower suicide rates by empowering individuals and communities to improve their mental health and wellbeing, thus lowering suicide rates in Ireland. This strategy ensures that all communities have access to free or low cost supports within their area.

Step 3. Speak up

Step 5. Self-Care

1. Understand suicide Over the years suicide has been a stigmatized topic that many are fearful to discuss, this is largely due to a lack of knowledge on the topic. Understanding suicide can help remove that stigma and encourage people to seek the help and support they need. Suicide is a behaviour that is seen across all societies, demographics, personalities, occupations and socioeconomic statuses. The cause of suicide can be very difficult to pinpoint, the reason for this is the complexity of the behaviour, genetics, trauma and environmental factors often play a role. The choice for someone to take their own life can never

be attributed to one specific cause but, instead a complex chain of events and circumstances. What we know for certain from survivors of suicide, that they often feel hopeless and fear being rejected if they seek help. Suicide is not a cowardly act or a moral failure on the part of the person but, instead seen as a way to escape the pain they have been feeling.

Step 2. Know the signs Most people who plan suicide will display some warning signs. This is why understanding warning signs can go a long way to preventing suicide. Some signs people may present with are: Talking about suicide, dying, or selfharm; Having no hope for the future, feeling helpless and hopeless; Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, shame, and self-hatred; Feeling like a burden; Getting affairs in order; Withdrawing from others; Self-destructive behaviour including increased alcohol or drug use,

One myth surrounding suicide is that by asking a vulnerable individual about suicide, you may give them the idea. This is not true, in fact by showing compassion, concern and empathy you will instead allow that individual to release and feelings they are holding in. Here are some suggestions on how to have that conversation. Ways to start a conversation about suicide: “I have been feeling concerned about you lately.” “I wanted to check in with you because you haven’t seemed yourself lately.” Questions to ask: “When did you begin feeling like this?” “Have you thought about getting help?” What you can say: “You are not alone in this. I’m here for you.” “You may not believe it now, but the way you’re feeling will change.”

Supporting someone who is suicidal can be a very daunting task; this is why you need to mind the minder. When on an airplane one of the safety talks they give you, is to ensure you have your own oxygen mask on before assisting others with theirs. This is not for selfish reasons; if you are not well then you cannot support others in their time of need. When you show self-love for your own well-being you have more compassion to give others. You can find tips on how to maintain positive mental health and well-being at yourmentalhealth.ie. *Tiffany Walsh MSc in Psychology is the Suicide Bereavement Liaison Officer for Roscommon

‘I Salute Magpies’ at the Roscommon Arts Centre The Fregoli Theatre Company was founded in 2007 and has consistently produced critically acclaimed sell-out shows. After receiving a warm welcome at the centre during its recent residency, the company set to work and have developed a work in progress called ‘I Salute Magpies’. It is a short showing of snippets inspired by Fregoli’s time in Roscommon and will be

presented this Saturday (September 7th) at 4 pm in The Workshop Space at Roscommon Arts Centre. ‘I Salute Magpies’ explores themes of family, responsibility, land, rural Ireland, escapism, mental health and love. It is a series of shorter pieces created, written and performed by the Fregoli Theatre Company ensemble: Maria Tivnan,

Kate Murray, Eimear Finan, Jarlath Tivnan, Oisin Robbins, Tara Finn and Peter Shine. The running time of this production will be approximately 45 minutes and while admission is free, booking via the Roscommon Arts Centre box office on 0906625824 is essential. This production is part of the 8 Degrees West Programme.

Local support services Some supports available for County Roscommon are listed below with a brief description of their services… Suicide Bereavement Liaison Officer - MB 085-7407856/Roscommon 090-6625898/Boyle 071-96 63000, email: sbls@vitahouse.org sbls@vitahouse.org.. Vita House, Abbey Street, Roscommon Office 090-66 25898 or email: info@ vitahouse.org.. vitahouse.org Vita House offers a wide range of therapy and counselling services to individuals, couples, children and families, on a sliding payment scale. Boyle Family Resource Centre, Military Road, Boyle: Office 071-96 63000/email info@boylefrc.ie info@boylefrc.ie.. BFRC offers a wide range of therapy and counselling services to individuals, couples, children and families, on a sliding payment scale. Both Vita House and Boyle Resource Centre offer a wide range of support groups and training classes available. The HSE also offers free training to the community one how to recognise signs of suicide and provide an individual with the resources to help preserve life. There are two programs available, SafeTalk is one-day training and ASIST is a two day interactive training course. You can book one of these free programs, with your local Suicide Resource Officer at: www. bookwhen.com/srotraininggmr Samaritans is a free nationwide helpline: 116 123 or email jo@ email jo@ samaritans.ie.. samaritans.ie

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Monday Morning Blues? Just watch the news! I never suffer from the ‘Monday Morning Blues’, but last Monday I definitely got out of the wrong side of the bed and probably should have actually stayed between the sheets and ignored the alarm when it went off just after 7.30 am! I woke up with a sore throat, a slightly fuzzy head, and a rattling cough. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the shower was cold, the oil boiler wasn’t working and the lad who told me two months ago that he would come and fix both the shower and the boiler won’t answer my calls and seems to have vanished off the face of the earth! However, one thing my late mother always taught me was that there is someone, somewhere, always worse off than you and when I went downstairs and turned on the TV last Monday I realised straight away she was right…

Hurricane Dorian was ripping the Northern Bahamas asunder, with record winds tearing down power lines, whipping roofs off homes and other buildings, turning cars upside down, and generally wreaking unimaginable havoc on the local population. Hundreds of people were left homeless, and were forced to relocate to schools, churches, and other shelters. Closer to home and we there was a huge fire in a multi-storey carpark in Cork which destroyed at least sixty cars, and which left hundreds more abandoned in the gutted remains of the building. Many of the cars have to be removed individually by special crane, but obviously nothing can happen until the building is examined and declared safe. On top of all that we had news of yet another mass shooting in America, when for the second

time in four weeks, the state of Texas was rocked by the brutal murder of seven people with another twenty-two injured, including a toddler who was shot in the face. It all started after police pulled the shooter over for not using his car’s indicator. Whatever was going on, his response was to open fire on the policemen, hijack a postal van, and shoot indiscriminately at passers-by, until he himself was shot dead outside a cinema complex in the town of Odessa. Suddenly my sore throat seemed less annoying, my cough and my fuzzy head were much better and even the boiler and cold shower weren’t as big a problem as before. Mind you, I am still trying to contact my plumber who’s still ignoring my calls, so there’s no guarantee that tomorrow I won’t be back to square one.

The ‘ups and downs’ of being Pope!

Castlerea’s golden girl returns from Madrid What about the performance of Castlerea’s Aoife O’Rourke, who became the first Irish female boxer since world champion Katie Taylor to win an Elite European Championship gold medal when she overcame Poland’s Elzebieta Wojcik in the middleweight final in Madrid last Saturday evening. It is a monumental achievement for the Castlerea Boxing Club member, and please God she will get to the Olympics in Tokyo in 2020, continue in Katie’s steps and bring home another gold medal! The Basilica, Knock

Minor mishap and major omission!

Church acknowledges Marion’s healing

Speaking of bad Mondays, I would think that the Galway minor footballers, who lost Sunday’s All-Ireland final in extra-time after going a goal ahead with only a couple of seconds left in normal time, endured a pretty bad one! On the other hand, the Galway part of me was wondering if the senior final could go to a replay then why not the minor one? Devin Toner, whose omission from the Rugby World Cup squad is bewildering, and Kieran Marmion, whose omission, while not as bewildering but still unexpected, must also have experienced the Monday Morning Blues and rightly so! When all things are considered, I, and most of my readers (I hope) really have very little to feel ‘blue’ about!

Changing subjects, I have often told you that one of my favourite places anywhere in the world is Knock Shrine, and in truth, it has nothing to do with religion as such, but more to do with the peace, tranquility and serenity that just seems surround the place. However, some years ago, on a visit to the shrine, I bought a book entitled ‘I was cured at Knock’ by Athlone’s Marion Carroll. In her book, Ms. Carroll told of a visit she made to Knock, in September 1989, at a time when she was wheelchair bound, incontinent, blind in one eye, and partially blind in the other, and with her muscles wasted and her speech and throat badly affected. Against medical advice, she attended the Anointing of the Sick in the Basilica, and, after receiving a blessing, walked pain-free from her stretcher! Well, yesterday for the first time, the

Church acknowledged that the seriously ill woman had been healed in Knock, and while falling short of declaring it a miracle, did say that it ‘defied medical explanation’. As with most church matters it took a while - 30 years to acknowledge that the healing took place – but I think it’s a very welcome development. The Anointing of the Sick takes place each day during the pilgrimage season at 12 pm and 3 pm Mass, and many people go there to pray for themselves and sick friends and relations. There is obviously no guarantee that anyone will ever again be cured, but the very fact that the Church has acknowledged that Ms. Carroll was will give hope to many more sick people, encouraging them to travel to Knock, and that can only be a good thing.

Sticking with Church matters, and over in Rome on Sunday the Pope was late for his regular Sunday morning audience after he was trapped in a lift. The Pontiff was left there for 25 minutes before firefighters rescued him, allowing him to keep his Sunday appointment. One of many people’s biggest fears is getting stuck in a lift, but the 82-year-old Pontiff didn’t let it get him too down, and he asked for a round of applause for the firefighters before carrying on with his duties, albeit a little late.

Finally for this week… It’s almost time for our annual fundraising dance for the Lourdes Invalid Fund and Cancer Care West. We will be hitting the road very soon and calling door to door with our tickets, looking for your support for the sixteenth year in a row. The dance, with music by the very popular Lancers is on in Dowd’s, Glinsk, on Saturday, October 12th and as usual, we look forward to your ever-generous support.

Till next week, Bye for now!

American delegation to visit local mass graves A pair of American professionals headed by Doctor Nelson Borelli of Northwestern University in Chicago, USA, will visit and pay their respects to the memory of those in local mass graves which contain the remains of some of those lost in the famine locally. The mass graves are marked with stone monuments and have been consecrated by local priests. This Sunday (8th) at 1 pm they will pay their respects at the mass grave in Kilkeevin Cemetery, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. At 2 pm they will pay their respects at the site of Lisnabinnia Village, and will do the same at 3 pm at Lisnabinnia’s mass grave. Both Lisnabinnia monuments are in Ballyglass, Ballymoe, Co. Galway. The site of Lisnabinnia Village is on the Ballymoe/Glenamaddy roadside while the mass grave is located just a few fields away. The pilgrimage will end after the 4 pm payment of respects at the mass grave in Kilbegnet Cemetery’s later addition, which is located near Creggs, County Galway. Members of the public are very welcome to join this American delegation to honor these Irish souls. For further information, please email Nelson Borelli at: n-borelli@northwestern.edu.

SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Like a king making ready for battle or a contractor about to build a tower, we have to count the cost as we set out to follow Jesus. Our Lord today is telling us up front the sacrifice it will take. His words aren’t addressed to His chosen few, the Twelve, but rather to the “great crowds” - to whoever wishes to be His disciple. That only makes His call all the more stark and uncompromising. We are to “hate” our old lives, to renounce all the earthly things we rely upon, to choose Him above every person and possession. Again He tells us that the things we have - even our family ties and obligations can become an excuse, an obstacle that keeps us from giving ourselves completely to Him (see Luke 9:23–26, 57–62). Jesus brings us the saving wisdom we are promised in today’s First Reading. He is that saving Wisdom. Weighed down by many earthly concerns, the burdens of our body and its needs, we could never see beyond the things of this world; we could never detect God’s heavenly design and intention. So in His mercy He sent us His Spirit, His Wisdom from on high, to make straight our path to Him. Jesus Himself paid the price to free us from the sentence imposed on Adam, which we recall in today’s Psalm (see Genesis 2:7; 2:19). No more will the work of our hands be an affliction; no more are we destined to turn back to dust. Like Onesimus in today’s Epistle, we have been redeemed. We have been given a new family and a new inheritance, made children of the Father, brothers and sisters in the Lord. We are free now to come after Him, to serve Him - no longer slaves to the ties of our past lives. In Christ, all our yesterdays have passed. We live in what the Psalm today beautifully describes as the daybreak, ready to be filled with His kindness. For He has given us wisdom of heart and taught us to number our days aright. - by Scott Hahn Ph.D., www. salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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Miriam’s WORLD ALZHEIMER MONTH: A Roscommon People series World Alzheimer Month takes place this September and over each of the next four weeks, the Roscommon People will be focusing on a different aspect of dementia.

DEMENTIA: Reducing your risk

The number of people living with dementia in Ireland is expected to more than double over the next 20 years – from 55,000 today to 113,000 by 2036. It is estimated that there are over 1,000 people living with dementia in Roscommon, while more than 4,000 people newly develop the condition across Ireland each year. Although a dementia diagnosis can be frightening, there are many treatments, including medications, and cognitive exercises and rehabilitation, which can slow the decline in symptoms. There is also a range of community supports for the person and their family. What is dementia? Dementia is caused by a number of diseases that damage the nerve cells in the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause. What is the difference between forgetfulness and dementia? Our bodies and brains slow down as we age. Having mild forgetfulness from time to time, however, does not necessarily mean a person is developing dementia. In dementia, memory loss isn’t just occasional and it tends to get worse over time. Other brain functions, for example, language skills and understanding numbers, are often also affected. Many people presume that dementia is a normal part of getting older. However, this is not true – dementia is a disease, and most older people do not have dementia. Dementia can also affect younger people – one in 10 people diagnosed with dementia in Ireland are under 65 at the time. Signs and symptoms Memory problems are the most common symptom in dementia. But some people may not have memory problems and may instead find that they are having difficulty with everyday tasks or with problem-solving or finding the right words. Here are some signs and symptoms to look out for, which can emerge gradually, and change over time: * Memory loss, particularly of recent events or people’s names * Problems with language, or difficulty finding the right word * Changes in mood and behaviour * Becoming confused in familiar surroundings or situations * Finding it hard to start or follow conversations or TV programmes * Problems managing money * Difficulty solving problems or doing puzzles * Loss of interest in hobbies * Repeating a question or story several times without realising Reducing your risk Although we can’t prevent all types of dementia, evidence suggests that by making small changes we can reduce our chances of developing it: * Get physically active – every adult should aim to include 150 minutes of physical activity in their week. * Keep your brain active – stay mentally stimulated by engaging in everyday activities. * Quit smoking – double your chances of quitting by calling the HSE QUIT team on Freephone 1800 201 203 or text QUIT to 50100 for free and receive a call back. * Know your blood pressure – have your blood pressure checked at least once every six months. * Healthy eating – a balanced diet. * Consume alcohol in moderation – heavy drinking can cause, or worsen, dementia. This article series has been developed by Dementia: Understand Together, which is a public support, awareness and information campaign led by the HSE in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland and Genio. For more information, including details of dementia supports and services in Roscommon, visit understandtogether.ie or Freephone 1800 341 341.

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Roscommon school embracing and creating all-inclusive education! I’ve always been a supporter of creating an inclusive learning environment in our education system. Therefore, I was delighted to hear that a local primary school, formerly named St. John’s National School in Lecarrow, is now open under the patronage of the Galway and Roscommon Education Training Board (GRETB) and operating under a new multidenominational ethos! So this week, I’d like to say a big well done to all involved in the creation of Lecarrow Community National School for being forward-thinking, progressive individuals who have at last recognised that, in order to keep our beautiful rural schools viable, a move of this nature was necessary. I consider it to be a positive move…a wonderful opportunity for kids to become involved in an allinclusive practice delivered by teachers whose skills, knowledge, understandings, attitudes and resources will be employed in an education strategy that’s now gaining popularity right across the country. Indeed, (and I say this with a sense of pride to those who slag off rural Ireland as being ‘backward’), isn’t it great that our forward-thinking county

of Roscommon is not playing catch-up, rather we’re leading the way! Yep, Roscommon schools, and namely Lecarrow Community National School, its principal, its teachers and its students and parents are setting the standard of learning through change and transformation. Now I do know that part of this change of attitude is down to the fact this school is very small and a major drive was needed in order to attract new students to keep it open and ensure its continued survival; but that’s not the point! It’s all good. And what’s important here is that nobody’s kid is in any danger of having their personal religious beliefs (whatever they are), hijacked or negatively affected; so calm down. As it happens, if your child is being raised in the Catholic faith, preparation for sacraments such as First Holy Communion and Confirmation will still be implemented, but these will occur outside of the normal school hours; meaning nobody misses out. Look readers, we’ve known for a long time that Ireland has been bearing witness to a change in its education landscape. However, did any of us realise the roots of this reform would begin right here in our

trailblazing county where liberal-minded parents and educators no longer wish for their children to be under the control of the Catholic Church? Now I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I was convent-educated and I’m Catholic, although non-practising in that I don’t feel the need to go to Mass. And, due to lack of choice in our schools, I raised my kids in the Catholic faith, and they received the relevant sacraments, so please don’t think I’m disrespecting the Church; I’m not! And please, no letters to our editor, he’s a busy man. It’s just that I believe an education structure that sees over ninety per cent of our primary schools being under (what has been) the controlling thumb of the Catholic Church has got to be at odds with today’s societal shifts and trends. In addition, I feel cheated that, as a parent, this non-denominational education choice was not available to my family when my girls were of school-going age. To that end, I’m really pleased and proud that a small local rural school in this county is embracing and creating a safe and supportive, all-inclusive environment by planning to deliver what I believe will be

Naos Connaughton, captain of the Roscommon senior hurling team, has been appointed as Principal of Lecarrow Community National School.

an equitable learning policy for all of its students! To the rest of the country I say…if you want to witness modern Ireland in action and experience opportunity and choice…come along to Roscommon, sure haven’t we got it all! Comhghairdeas to all involved in Lecarrow Community National School; by embracing change, your strong vision and commitment to forward thinking will ensure every student who passes through your doors will receive the excellent standard of education they deserve.

Childminders to face new legal requirements I’ve always had a healthy respect for anyone who minds kids for a living for the simple reason it’s a tough job, riddled with all sorts of challenges and responsibilities. It’s also a job that, up until now, did not require the care provider to be registered with Tusla or undergo Garda vetting. However, in order to bring childminders in line with the National Childcare Scheme, due to come into effect next month, the new legislation proposes to address those childminders who’re self-employed and working from their own homes. Indeed, as I understand, (I could be wrong), but apparently these new regulations will not extend to childminders who work in the child’s own home because they’re regarded as being employees. Neither do these regulations apply to childminders who’re related to the kids they’re minding, i.e. grandparents, etc.

Now, as it’s estimated there are up to nineteen thousand childminders operating across Ireland, this new approach will require them to become garda vetted, be proficient in first aid and undergo training in order to be in receipt of a ‘bespoke’ qualification, the finer points of which have not yet been determined. They’ll also be obliged to have their homes (the premises where they mind the child) inspected in order to make certain they comply with basic standards. Those who do not comply with these new regulations could face prosecution! Now I’ve never been a childminder, nor do I plan to be, it’s just not a job I’m cut out to do. Look, I’ll happily mind your pets, but not your kids. Now don’t get me wrong, I view those who mind young kids as being hardwork-

ing angels; but me, I just don’t have the patience needed for such a demanding job. However, I do believe in light of the recent crèche improprieties involving some childcare facilities, (not all; I’ll remind readers that there are many fantastic childcare providers in this county), this move is vital in that it offers parents a level of reassurance and children a better and necessary level of protection. Also, in view of the fact that currently out of the nineteen thousand childminders operating across Ireland, worryingly, it appears only eighty one of them are registered with Tusla. Therefore, as an incentive for parents in the market to engage the services of a childminder, the government will roll out an allowance of up to €900 a month for those who use a registered, trained and vetted one.

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Hamrock’s ‘Three Hail Marys’ at Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Tel.: (090) 6663325 Saturday, 7th September:

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Trinity Arts Centre The Crokey Hill Club are coming back to the Trinity Arts Centre with ‘The Three Hail Marys’ on Friday and Saturday, September 20th and 21st. Tickets

are now on sale in Cahill’s SuperValu, Castlerea and Towey’s Ballaghaderreen. This smash hit production from Tommy Marren deals with the sensi-

tive subject of dementia through comedy. Booking line is now open on 087-4027175. Doors open at 7 pm on both nights.

Live Sunday music sessions at Dalton’s Starting this Sunday (8th) and continuing each and every Sunday, Dalton’s of Fuerty will play host to live music from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Each Sunday will also see the introduction of a brand new game at Dalton’s called ‘Take your pick’ with customers vying for a starting jackpot of €1,000 this weekend, increasing each week until won. Music this Sunday is from Danny Arnold and all are invited along for the first of many live music sessions in Dalton’s!

JJ Harlow’s Telephone: 090 6626225 Saturday 7th September: 10PM

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Pictured at The Brewery Bar on Monday night were David James, Donal Cuffe, Michael Hynes and John Kilcullen.

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Pictured at The Brewery Bar on Monday night were Katelyn Fitzpatrick, Mary Grehan, Melanie Morris and Mary Mullen.

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Aoife O’Rourke – European Elite Women’s Middleweight Champion!

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European Elite Women’s Middleweight champion Aoife O’Rourke pictured with Castlerea Boxing Club coach Paddy Sharkey at last Sunday’s homecoming in Castlerea. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Castlerea Boxing Club coach Paddy Sharkey paid an emotional to tribute to new European Elite Women’s Middleweight Champion Aoife O’Rourke on Wednesday afternoon. “She’s just a star. She has always represented Castlerea Boxing Club so well at events and I can’t praise her enough,” she said. Paddy was in Madrid in an unofficial capacity last week to witness his protégé following in the footsteps of world champion Katie Taylor. “Look, I’ve never been on a plane by myself. I go over to UK each year but that’s it. It just so happened that the wife and daughter

bought me a ticket and told me I was going. We got there and we got back and most importantly we got what we went for. It was brilliant!” he said. While Aoife brought home the gold last week, Paddy believes there’s more to come from the young Castlerea boxer. “Without a shadow of a doubt there’s more to come from her. She’s very, very focussed on what she does, whether it be training or competing. Her training regime is second to none and she trains at the High Performance Unit in Dublin and down here with me. She never misses an opportunity to learn. She’s learning something new all the time.

“We’ll talk about this (European win) and go over it again and again. Every battle is never the same and she’ll fight some of those girls again and they won’t be the same fighters so we’ll keep working,” he said. The Castlerea coach also paid tribute to Aoife’s family who will continue to support their daughter as she bids to qualify for the 2020 Olympics. “She trains with her sister Lisa and the two of them bounce off each other. Her family, including her sisters, father and mother, are a great help for her too. Aoife never gets too excited, she’s a steady girl and the end goal is to see how good she can be,” he said.

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Cathaoirleach hails Aoife’s success  IVAN SMYTH

Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Paschal Fitzmaurice, has described Aoife O’Rourke’s victory in the European Championships as “one of the best sporting achievements the county has ever seen”. The Fianna Fáil Councillor performed the role as MC when the new European Elite Women’s Middleweight champion returned home to a jubilant crowd in Castlerea. “There was a phenomenal atmosphere at the homecoming. I was delighted to see a huge crowd welcoming her home. That was a special night and one of those golden nights that will be remembered for

a long time,” Cllr. Fitzmaurice said. Cllr. Fitzmaurice believes that Aoife’s hard work has paid off and the middleweight will now set her focus towards qualifying for the Olympic Games in Tokyo next year. “She puts a huge amount of time in to training. She must be commended for how hard she works and the time she dedicates to boxing”. Aoife is a member of the Castlerea Boxing Club and it is there where she honed the skills which enabled her to compete with and beat the best fighters in Europe last week. Her coach Paddy Sharkey has played a huge role in Aoife’s success, according

to Cllr. Fitzmaurice. “Paddy has done phenomenal work with Aoife and the club as a whole. He invests a lot of time in to the people he trains”. Cllr. Fitzmaurice was also keen to highlight the sporting talent in the O’Rourke family with Aoife’s sister Lisa currently competing in the European Youth Championships in Bulgaria. “Her great granddad was Dan O’Rourke who served as president of the GAA while her granddad, Donie O’Rourke was well respected within Roscommon GAA circles. Her sister Lisa is competing this week and she is coming fast down the tracks too,” he concluded.

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Supporters pictured in Castlerea last Sunday for Aoife O’Rourke’s homecoming from the European Elite Women’s Boxing Championships in Madrid where she won a gold medal. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Road to Gold!  DAN DOONER

Aoife O’Rourke’s road to gold was fraught with danger in Madrid but the Castlerea boxer navigated a course through some of the toughest female boxers Europe has to offer to become only the second Irish female fighter after world champion Katie Taylor to claim gold at the European Elite Women’s Boxing Championships.

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Aoife O’Rourke pictured with coaches Zaur Antia and Damien Kennedy at the European Elite Women’s Boxing Championships in Madrid.

mous decision win over Ukrainian Tetiana Petrovich, who had previously won bronze at welterweight in 2016. The final score cards read 30-25, Quarter-Finals 30-25, 30-25, 30-24, 30Aoife began with a unani- 24 in favour of the Castle-

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rea fighter.

Semi-Finals Aoife gained revenge over Russian Olympic Youth and World Youth champion Anastasia Shamonova in the semi-finals. O’Rourke won the bout

on a 4-1 split decision to banish the memories of last summer’s European U-22 defeat in Minsk last summer.

Final Aoife followed in the footsteps of world champion

Katie Taylor last Saturday in Madrid when she battled to a unanimous points win over Polish southpaw Elziebta Wojcik to become the Elite Women’s Middleweight champion of Europe.

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The new European Elite Women’s Middleweight champion, Aoife O’Rourke, returned home to Castlerea to a hero’s welcome last Sunday. The Castlerea Boxing Club fighter was the name on everyone’s lips following her impressive gold medal win in Madrid on Saturday night which saw her become only the second Irish female fighter, after Katie Taylor, to take the title at the championships. “I didn’t even know that until I had won my semifinal,” she responds when the scale of her achievement is put to her. Strangely, the 21-yearold didn’t suffer from prefight nerves ahead of her semi-final against Russian Olympic Youth and World Youth champion Anastasia Shamonova, an opponent who had beaten her before. “Normally I’d be very, very nervous but that was the most relaxed I’d ever been. I wasn’t worried about winning or losing. I just wanted to see that I had improved,” she said. Her improvement was noted by the judges who awarded her a 4-1 split decision and the right to fight for gold against Poland’s Elziebta Wojcik. She gave a mature and composed performance in the gold medal fight against the Polish southpaw but claims she was still uncertain about the

result right up until her arm was raised. “I wasn’t sure. My coaches looked very happy and they were celebrating even before my hand went up. I’m useless at knowing or calling a fight and because it was a final I knew it could go either way. I gave it my all though and I could see her getting tired. I emptied the tank in that fight”. Aoife praised both her Team Ireland coaches, Zaur Antia and Damien Kennedy, and her Castlerea Boxing Club coach Paddy Sharkey. “The coaches had the tactics spot on. Zaur is a genius in how he sees things. They gave me the confidence to go out and fight because they weren’t asking me to do things I hadn’t done before. “It was Paddy’s first time to come out for a tournament with Ireland and it was great to have him there,” she said. As for last Sunday’s homecoming and the reaction to her win, Aoife says it’s still sinking in.

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Congratulations to Aoife O’Rourke from The new European Elite Women’s Middleweight champions Aoife O’Rourke meets supporters during her homecoming last Sunday in Castlerea. Pic: Mick McCormack

“I didn’t want any fuss really. Now that I’m home there are loads of notifications on Facebook. I’m not really one for social media but I was being tagged in so many posts during the competition. It’s nice to see I was being mentioned

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and there are people who I wouldn’t have thought were following me wishing me well. “The homecoming was unbelievable and it was incredible the amount of people who came out,” she said.

There’s no suggestion of resting on her laurels for the Castlerea middleweight, however, and Aoife was back working hard in the gym on Tuesday as she sets her sights on qualification for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

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Tributes pour in for Castlerea’s champion! President Michael D. Higgins and World Champion Katie Taylor were among those to pay tribute to new European Women’s Elite Middleweight champion Aoife O’Rourke following her success in Madrid last week… Katie Taylor, the only other Irish female boxer to win gold at the Europeans tweeted: “Incredible stuff Aoife, huge congratulations”. President Michael D. Higgins was also impressed with Aoife’s win as he: took to Twitter to congratulate

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both Aoife and teammate Amy Broadhurst: “My heartfelt congratulations to Aoife O’Rourke on winning gold, and to Amy Broadhurst on winning the bronze medal, at the European Elite Women’s Boxing Championships in Madrid”.

While Ireland’s renowned head coach, Georgian national Zaur Antia said: “Aoife was phenomenal. Brilliant performance and she’s made history for such a young woman. She has a great future ahead of her — the future is green!”

The Irish Amateur Boxing Association’s team manager JP Kinsella meanwhile said: “A brilliant performance from Aoife and a brilliant result. To say we are thrilled would be an understatement”.

Former World Bantamweight Champion Bernard Dunne added: “And the new champion of Europe is Aoife O’Rourke. Superb achievement”. Eric Donovan, who was a Euro-

pean Amateur Boxing Championships bronze medallist in 2010 and is currently unbeaten in the professional ranks said: “Congratulations to Aoife O’Rourke on becoming Ireland’s newest European boxing champion”. There was also plenty of love for the new European Women’s Elite Middleweight champion from local social media accounts as supporters across the county followed the fight on YouTube. Congratulations Aoife from all of us here in the Roscommon People!

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Prime residential farm available at Earley’s

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John Earley FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market, a prime residential farm of lands containing approximately 36.8 acres in total, located at Carrowduff Upper, Ballinturley, Ballymacurley, Co. Roscommon (which can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate). John describes the property as “a select coun- The Sportsman’s Inn public house located at Elphin Street, Stokestown, Co. Roscommon tryside farm located in a good farming district”. The lands are set out on the opposite sides of the public road and are offered for sale as follows: Lot 1: The entire property comprised in Folio 31690. Approximately 36.90 acres for €225,000; Lot 2: Residence comprising two bedrooms. Approximately 850 sq. ft. with storage shed at side and ap- John Earley FIPAV of Property Partners Earley “Standing to the side is a two-storey residential/ proximately one acre. Price €20,000; Lot 3: Lands Roscommon is this week offering, new to the investment property of approximately 2,130 sq. of approximately 14 acres to the rear and side of market, the renowned The Sportsman’s Inn public ft. of which part of the ground floor is presently the residence. Price €85,000; Lot 4: Lands of ap- house and adjacent investment property (tenant let on favorable terms to a beauty salon. proximately 21.9 acres on opposite side of public not affected) located at Elphin Street, Stokestown, “This is a must-view property and the auctionroad. Price €120,000. Co. Roscommon. eers now invite immediate enquiries and all offers The auctioneers now invite immediate viewing John said: “This is a rare opportunity to ac- to sell. For further details and trading figures, apand all offers to sell. quire one of the region’s most established and ply the to office. All offers after €300,000 to sell. To arrange maps or for further details, contact renowned seven-day licensed premises located in BER: C1”. John Earley FIPAV, Property Partners Earley, the heart of Strokestown and all local amenities. For further details or to arrange a viewing, conStone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090- The property offers character commercial accom- tact John Earley FIPAV of Property Partners Ear6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or modation throughout with six bedrooms (three ley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on log onto www.propertypartners.ie. Find us on Fa- ensuite) over two upper floors and carries out a 090-6626579 or email jearley@propertypartners. cebook. substantial turnover. ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

REA Seamus Carthy brings to the market a quality, four-bedroomed, semi-detached, family home to rent within walking distance from all amenities in Knockcroghery village. Accommodation comprises of an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/ dining room, utility, WC at ground floor, and four bedrooms (one ensuite) and family bathroom at first floor. References required. Contact our office today on 090-6630001 or email info@reacarthy.ie

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A highly attractive investment opportunity, in which the said units can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate. The said units occupy a high profile trading position on the square in Roscommon’s most historic building with the benefit of a high level of passing traffic and pedestrian footfall due location. The established “Stonecourt Centre” is serviced by extensive car parking facilities to the rear, together with all other free town centre parking facilities and has a quality mix of long term tenants in situ.

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All offers after €100,000 to sell. A most attractive residence located in a select residential location. The said property offers spacious living accommodation throughout together with an unrivaled location and within walking distance of the town centre. BER: D1. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers after €100,000 to sell.

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Legal: Marie Connellan, Messrs. PA Connellan & Co., Bawn Street, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.

REA Seamus Carthy is delighted to bring to the market a most impressive four-bedroomed, detached, two-storey family home presented in showhouse condition and situated at 25 Tarmon Manor, Castlerea town. The property is set on an elevated site offering beautiful views back over Castlerea town. Internally, the property is finished to a high standard. Externally, the property has a tarmac driveway, landscaped lawns to the front and rear, attractive timber patio decking, and a metal deck storage outbuilding all set within and bounded by mature hedgerow. Overall this is quality family home in an exceptional and sought after residential estate. Seamus now invites immediate enquiries and viewings. Contact our office in Roscommon town for more information on 090-6630001 or info@reacarthy.ie.

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A QUALITY 3 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE OF APPROX. 1,100 SQ.FT LOCATED AT FALLON AVENUE, ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON A quality 3 B/R bungalow residence of approx. 1,100 sq.ft standing on a spacious site area and located in a select and peaceful residential district. Offering spacious living accommodation throughout, the said property is situated within walking distance of Roscommon town centre and all amenities. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and final offers after €150,000 to sell. BER: D2.

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MACHINERY AUCTION SATURDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER AT 12 NOON

SALE OF FARM MACHINERY ON OUR SITE AT EMOE, LANESBORO ROAD, ROSCOMMON Items included in sale:- Fiat Tractor with Loader, Massey Ferguson 165 with loader, Massey Ferguson 65, Massey Ferguson 290, Fiat 90-90, Chain Harrow, Tipping Trailer 10 x 6, 2 Furrow Plough, Lely Lotus Hay Turner, Ivor Williams 12 x 6 Cattle Trailer, Fransgard Rotary Mower in need of repair, Bale Spike, Fleming Land Roller, Troughs, 8 x 4 Ivor Williams trailer with Crates, Vicon Fertilizer Spreader, Shear Grab, 87 Same Laser, Pottinger Hay Turner, Hay Bobs, Tooth Harrow, Hardy Sprayer, Flayl Hedge Cutter, Gas Bottles and Cutting Equipment, Lamb Scales, Concrete Mixer, Steel Tipping Trailer 14 x 7 and many other items too numerous to mention. Clearance sale of farm machinery. For further details contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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BALLINAGARD ROAD, ROSCOMMON

A Large 5 Bedroomed Detached Residence at Ballinagard Road, Roscommon being sold under construction. The Residence is situated in a much sought after location. Offers in excess of €230,000 are being considered. For further information or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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Final offers on Athleague residence by 12 pm Friday! Due to the large amount of inquires, viewings and offers, Connaughton Auctioneers are inviting final offers on this residence by 12 pm this Friday (September 6th). Located on the fringe of Athleague Village, this two-storey residence comes to the market in excellent condition and is within walking distance of Athleague National School and all local amenities. Accommodation includes: an entrance porch, large bright sitting room to the front with two large windows and the addition of an open fire. The kitchen has a formal dining room off which also has an open fireplace. The garage area has been converted into a fifth bedroom on the ground floor with the addition of a wet room bathroom and utility

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room to the rear. This space has potential for many uses including conversion to an independent ‘granny flat’. It features a door off to rear garden. On the first floor there are four double bed-

rooms each with walk-in wardrobe and large main bathroom. Access to attic via folding attic stairs. There are a host of features which make this property attractive and extremely good value for

money such as, mains water and sewerage, detached garage adjacent (17’8” x 12’4) with roller door and electricity supply, there is another shed nestled to the rear (16’6” x 12’6”). Driveway is

kerbed with tarmacadam and there are an array of mature trees and shubbery on site. For further details contact the office on 090-6663700 or email info@connaughtonauctioneers.ie.

Attractive bungalow with Castle views! Hughes & Company have confirmed that they have for sale at Gallowstown, Roscommon an attractive five-bedroomed dormer bungalow on a large landscaped site with excellent views of Roscommon Castle. The residence is situated just a few minutes’ walk from the town centre in a nice quiet cul-de-sac and consists of a kitchen,

utility, dining room, sitting room, two large bedrooms, downstairs toilet with shower and wash hand basin and a single bedroom. Upstairs has two large bedrooms and a bathroom. For further details contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com. Viewing by appointment on 090-6627003.

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Lanesboro Road, Roscommon

Former HSE building to let at Hughes & Co Hughes & Company are offering, to let, the former HSE building at Lanesboro Road, Roscommon. The building comprises of approximately 30,000 sq. ft. of office space and can be let in small units to suit perspective tenants. For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com.

Five-bedroomed dormer at Hawthorn Drive

Investment opportunity on Racecourse Road

Hughes & Company have for sale at Hawthorn Drive, Roscommon town an attractive five-bedroomed dormer bungalow on a large private site. Accommodation consists of a sitting room, kitchen cum dining room, three downstairs bedrooms, a bathroom and one en-suite. Upstairs consists of a large office area/play area and a bathroom with en-suite. The residence has the benefit of a large garage to the rear and is situated in one of Roscommon’s most sought-after areas and a short distance off the main Athlone to Roscommon road and convenient to all local amenities. For further information or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 090-6627003 or e-mail info@ pathughesauctioneers.com.

Racecourse Road, Roscommon town

Hawthorn Drive, Roscommon town

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Circa 18 acres of agricultural land with excellent road frontage. The lands are of good quality and located a short distance off the main Ballinamore Bridge to Ballygar road. For further details contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

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Meadow and Winterage available to let

Hughes and Company are offering an investment opportunity on the Race-

course Road, comprising of a block of four onebedroomed apartments

One acre with warehouse planning permission Hughes and Company are offering for sale on the Lanesboro Road, Roscommon, a one-acre site with the benefit of planning permission for a 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse. There is an option of more land if the purchaser should wish to avail of same. For further information contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

generating an annual rental income of €14,000. The apartments are fully let at present. The building was purpose built with hollow core flooring. Viewing is highly recommended. The company are accepting every offer in excess of €200,000. For further details or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers. com.

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Athlone farm sells at auction for €1.4 million! A 143-acre farm at Castlesampson, Athlone was sold by public auction by agents Connaughton Auctioneers last Friday (August 30th) in Gullane’s Hotel, Ballinasloe. Connaughton Auctioneers reported a large attendance at the auction with the farm offered for sale in three separate lots and one overall lot. Auctioneer Ivan Connaughton, who conducted the auction, firstly offered the three individual lots for sale with highest bids of €115,000 on 13.2 acres (Lot 2), €600,000 on 77.53 acres with farm buildings (Lot 3) and €340,000 on 52.43 acres (Lot 4). The overall farm (Lot 1) was then offered and bidding opened at €1,000,000 and reached €1,200,000. After deliberation, the auctioneer sought offers for the individual lots and after brisk bidding, increased offers of €125,000 (Lot

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2), €680,000 (Lot 3) and €390,000 (Lot 4) amounting to €1,195,000, €5,000 short of the offer for the overall lot. One last opportunity was given for interested parties for the individual lots and the offers increased to €1,230,000. Before consultation with the vendors for decision to sell as one lot or in individual lots, the auctioneer sought offers for the overall farm in one lot and offers increased to €1,300,000. After a break for consultation, the decision was made to sell the farm in one lot. The auctioneer informed the attendees of the decision and outlined the offer of €1,300,000 was short of expectation and sought increased offers. Offers increased to €1,400,000 and following a short break, the auctioneer returned to the podium and declared the property to be on the open

market and selling. No additional offers were received and the hammer fell at €1,400,000 to a local farmer. Auctioneer Ivan Connaughton commented to the Roscommon People after the auction: “We were delighted with the result. It is an exceptional farm with an extensive range of farm buildings. Its location close to Athlone and Ballinasloe was a major benefit in the sale. We had interest from all over Ireland. There was interest in all lots with many disappointed under bidders for the individual lots. I wish the purchasers the best of luck with their new farm. We now need similar farms and parcels of lands for interested parties on our database”. Solicitor for the carriage of sale was Dara Hayden from Hayden & Co. Solicitors, Athlone.

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A quality semi-detached residence with the benefit of a high quality finish throughout and adjacent to the village of Ballinagare and all amenities. Enquiries now invited

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0.67 Acres/0.27 Hectares of land with outline planning permission for detached dwelling within close proximity to Strokestown. Offers now invited for this select residential site.

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

Quality three-bed property at Abbeytown, Roscommon New to the market with REA Seamus Carthy is a quality three-bedroomed, detached, two-storey residence situated in the highly sought after residential suburb of Abbeytown in Roscommon town. The property is located within walking distance to all amenities in Roscommon town. Internally, the property is presented in good condition and comprises of: a spacious living room; open plan kitchen/dining room with double doors leading to private rear garden; WC at ground floor and three bedrooms (one ensuite) and a family bathroom at first floor. Externally, the property benefits from private garden space, attractive brick paving and red brick façade. A rare opportunity to acquire a quality, detached, three-bedroomed residence in a highly sought after and convenient location is now available to the market and Seamus Carthy now invites enquiries and viewings for immediate sale. Contact our office for more information or to arrange a viewing on 090-6630001 or info@reacarthy.ie.

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LISSAVRUGGY, NEWBRIDGE, CO. GALWAY

For further details, contact the office on 090 66 63700

FOR WINTER LEASE • Prime parcel of lands comprising c. 7.65 Acres set out in two lots • Both with potential for a site (subject to planning permission) • Lot 1: c. 4.45 Acres • Lot 2: c. 3.20 Acres • Located convenient to Ballygar and Newbridge • The auctioneer invites offers for immediate sale For further details, brochure and map, contact the office on 090-6663700

in CASTLECOOTE 8 Bay Slatted Shed with water, Indoor and Outdoor lighting 276 Round Bales on Concrete Base For further details, contact the office on 090 66 63700

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Our top ﬁve innovative wedding  MIRIAM KERINS

ach season we do our absolute utmost to bring you, our beautiful Roscommon brides-to-be the most up-to-date wedding trends, and, whether that’s gowns, suits, flowers, venues or favours, as we care about our readers, we strive to try and cover it all.Therefore, if you’re about to tie the knot this autumn/winter or spring 2020, and are on the lookout for a statement ‘wow factor’ outfit, the news on the catwalks this season is ruffles, 3D florals, tiered skirts, collars, edgy nineties’ silhouettes, long sleeves a la Ellie Goulding, duster style robes, and…wait for it…jumpsuits! So readers, if you want to rock a modern take on vintage tailoring without losing the uniqueness of your own signature style, why not take a look at what we hope are our top five innovative edits; we’re sure they’ll provide you with lots of inspiration. 3D Florals: If you’re looking for something different and daring, we suggest you might like to glide down that aisle in either an embroidered or an appliqued style 3D floral design showcasing layers and layers of wispy fabric. Now, while tulle is the preferred choice, do have a chat with your

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dress designer/provider and have fun trying on samples of what we’re sure will be the wonderfully fresh and frivolous spring/ summer 2020 alternative to the traditional wedding gown. Tiered skirts: A tiered skirt is an enchanting throwback to the 70s incorporating a fun nod to today’s boho chic trends. Think of this style as a slightly deconstructed take on your own mother’s willowy wedding gown. In addition, if you wanted to add an extra bit of nostalgic whimsy to this highly structured look, why not consider a cinched in waist and a sweetheart neckline. Duster robes: Yes, we know, it sounds like a dressing gown but think Downton Abbey with luxurious long sleeved, wrap around styles incorporating a set of cleverly concealed pockets enabling you, the on-trend bride, to have and to hold, (see what we did there), your lippy, a tissue and your mobile phone! The halter: Meghan Markle set the trend with her sleek Stella McCartney wedding reception number and, this year, long after the honeymoon has ended, the Duchess of Sussex’s style is still proving to be a real showstopper with fashion forward brides!

Capture your big day with Castle Studios! OVER 30 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE IN WEDDING VIDEO BUSINESS Capturing your special day on video provides you with a family heirloom to keep for generations and Castlerea based Castle Studios boasts over 30 years’ experience, and owner/videographer Seán Browne is renowned for his emphasis on quality productions at affordable prices. Seán is a well-known figure in Castlerea and County Roscommon generally and has been involved in the wedding video business for over 30 years, operating primarily within the counties of Roscommon, Leitrim, Galway, Mayo and Sligo. In that time, he has built up a very strong reputation, based on his relaxed manner and professional services. Sean’s style of capturing your big day is based upon one important thing – your own personal wishes. “It is totally up to the bride and groom on how the videographer interacts with both the happy couple and their guests during their wedding day,” said Seán. “If the couple prefers a discreet documentary-style recording, that is how we will approach the shoot. However, if they would prefer more interaction and for the videographer to capture the fun and craic on their big day with some set-up ‘funny shots’, then once again this is no problem”. Regardless of what style the bride and groom select, they can rest assured that their wedding day video will be produced by an experienced artisan who aims to deliver a wonderful family heirloom. Seán uses Panasonic broadcast quality cameras for all of his wedding videos to ensure that his customers get the very best in picture quality. Good sound quality is the mark of a professional videographer and Castle Studios use the latest wireless sound technology to ensure that the ceremony and speeches are recorded to the highest standard. Seán has also carried out extensive work for a number of corporate clients over the years and regularly captures all the main sporting action for the GAA. He is available for all types of functions and family gatherings. Contact Seán on 087-2308152/094-9620610 or email seanbrowne055@gmail.com for more information.

Seán Browne of Castle Studio has over 30 years experience in wedding video business. He listens to the bride and groom to determine which style of video they would prefer.

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style edits ... However, if you want to amp up your own personal style, and add a touch of sophisticated drama to your gown; why not pop on an oversized, detachable statement bow. Quirky jumpsuits: If you’re a bride who doesn’t do delicate lace or diaphanous layers, why not forget the gown and instead consider an elegant jumpsuit? A jumpsuit is comfortable, it’s stylish, it’s warm in the

winter, and it’s easy to dance in; just ask Game of Thrones actor Sophie Turner who wore one for her wedding to Joe Jonas! And, if your poor mother is worried about what the posh neighbours might say, you can always customise your look by making a grand entrance showcasing an elaborate yet removable matching train and a fit-fora-princess tiara. G’wan, be brave and do something different, we dare you!

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Enjoy a fairytale wedding at the Abbey!

Pictured is Rachael Groves, London & her Longford Groom Derek Higgins who celebrated their wedding recently at the Abbey.

Enjoy your fairytale wedding day at the Midland’s Premier Wedding Venue, the 4 Star Abbey Hotel, Roscommon where our management team will work closely with you to ensure your fairytale day is realised. Catering for traditional and civil ceremonies and with our new secret garden, the Abbey is the ideal wedding destination for couples seeking a wow on their wedding day. Hosting weddings since 1963, and with an excellent unrivalled reputation, the Abbey is the chosen venue for generations of couples. With our magnificent newly refurbished ballroom and award-winning chefs we provide an extensive list of chosen recommended suppliers when you book your wedding with us. The hotel will provide our stunning new Chevari Chairs, 3 ft. decorative Cherry Blossom Trees, vintage lanterns, Candleabras, vintage guest mirror display, complimentary room hire for civil and humanist ceremonies and a complimentary bespoke display wedding cake when you book. Let us make your day spectacular and memorable! If you are just engaged and looking for the perfect setting for your dream wedding day why not avail of our Fairytale Mid-Week Wedding Packages from only

€45? We also offer a 10% discount on select 2020 dates for a limited time only. T&C apply. Enquiries to Julie or Sarah on 090-6626240 or email weddings@ abbeyhotel.ie.

Another good reason to book the Abbey… Book your wedding with the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon and we will include a free DJ when you book the White Diamond wedding band who will also offer you a further 10% discount.

‘We cannot recommend the Abbey enough’ “To the Grealy family and all the staff at the Abbey Hotel. Your hotel was our first choice when we were in the process of planning our wedding. We cannot recommend this venue enough, the service was outstanding from beginning to end. On the day all the staff were so attentive to our guests and to us. We could not fault any part of our day. We go so many compliments about the amazing food and service during the day. Thank you so much to everyone who made our day one we will remember forever. Best wishes, Mr. & Mrs. Casey”.

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For the bridesmaid group ... embrace contrasting shades, and introduce flattering necklines and shapes that they’ll enjoy wearing on the big day and will be happy to wear again.

We are gathered here today to talk about wedding trends…  MIRIAM KERINS

If you’re going to the chapel and you’re gonna get married in 2020, we’re reliably informed that you’re ahem, just a tad out of touch. Ouch! Yes, apparently, despite the fact church ceremonies, complete with their age old customs are still quite popular, a survey carried out by www.confetti.ie has revealed that over half of Irish couples about to tie the knot are opting to exchange their vows at their reception venue, or at another destination. Therefore, if you’re looking for a different way to exchange your vows, and want a few ideas regarding how to create your own individual adventure, then read on because we, at the Roscommon People are gathered here today to help you, our lovely readers, plan your very own bespoke nontraditional nuptials. You’re welcome! Bridesmaids: While this is one tradition that’ll never grow old, the trend of dressing them as cringy clone-like Little Bo Peeps has thankfully gone. Therefore, rather than placing your poor friends in conforming uniforms, the trend for 2020 is to mix and match in order to showcase your bridesmaids’ individual personalities. This means embracing contrasting shades, and introducing flattering necklines and shapes they’ll enjoy wearing and will, you hope, be happy to wear again. Environmentally friendly weddings: They’re all the rage and they’re not as complicated as you’d imagine. Think plastic free sustainable items like invitations and napkins made from recyclable paper. Engage the services of a local caterer/hotel/restaurant that’s happy to provide ethically sourced, locally grown organic produce

and, instead of making a wedding gift list, ask your guests to give a donation to a local charity. Oh, and, as Roscommon town has been declared a plastic straw free zone, (in fact it’s one of the first towns in Ireland to embrace this initiative), ask your venue to provide your guests with paper straws! When it comes to your flowers, choose a local florist who opts to grow their own seasonal blooms. Wedding cakes: Now, while venues and styles might be changing, wedding cakes are here to stay! However, they’ve evolved from the traditional fruit, icing and marzipan creations, which are so passé, into towering artful sculptures, showcasing edible flowers and decorations. Indeed, if you want to go over to the dark side, we’re reliably informed that black, grey and navy icing is de rigueur for 2020 darling. However, if you’re feeling really adventurous, (and brave), you could ask your local confectioner to create a floating cake… yep, apparently a cake that levitates mid-air is now a thing! Themed weddings: No…just no! You’re an adult, so forget about having a Game of Thrones, a Disney or a Harry Potter themed day and, er, grow up; you don’t need a theme and neither do your guests. However, if you’re a dedicated follower of trends and want to follow this year’s fun craze and inject a bit of craic into your big day, make sure you’ve got a choreographed first dance ready. We’ll bet your local dance school will be thrilled to provide lessons. Indeed, they’ll also organise a surprise flash mob for you. Yes, we know it’s so five years ago, but believe it or not, it’s still hugely popular and besides, it’s bound to go viral!

Visit the Raddison Hotel, Athlone’s Autumn Wedding Showcase on Sunday 8th September, 2-5pm.

Autumn Wedding Showcase at Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone Set in the heart of the midlands on the banks of the River Shannon, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone is the perfect location for your special day. At our Autumn Wedding Showcase, on Sunday 8th September, 2-5pm, you will have the opportunity to meet our experienced wedding team and

a host of the very best local wedding suppliers, while enjoying a stunning view of our magnificent ballroom overlooking the River Shannon. For any questions or inquiries, please contact us by calling 090-6442600 emailing info.athlone@ radissonblu.com.

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Glasson Country House Hotel – A wedding venue with a difference! I

f you are looking for a wedding hotel with a difference, with stunning panoramic lake views and superb food, then you have to pay a visit to Glasson Country House Hotel. Situated just outside the quaint village of Glasson, the hotel could be your ideal wedding venue. Your wedding party and guests start off with magnificent views over the inner lakes of Lough Ree and the golf course as you drive down the avenue, with its ancient beech trees The arrivals reception room, offering privacy for your guests, has a unique feeling of spaciousness and light created by the floor-toceiling glass and the feature spiral staircase. It is the perfect entrance to the purpose-built banqueting suite upstairs. In addition to the floor-to-ceiling glass, there is a spacious balcony on which you can relax after your delicious meal, designed to make the most of the superb panoramic views. Let the wedding experts at Glasson help you arrange your special day – they are more than happy to tailor their sample packages to suit your own particular requirements. Your wedding guests can

enjoy four-star luxury with the added bonus of being able to choose from a private cruise, a game of golf, or an on-site massage for the day after! Glasson Country House Hotel has been receiving consistently excellent feedback, and you are invited to carry out your own research on websites such as www.tripadvisor.ie or www.weddingsonline. ie. Glasson who won the prestigious ‘Travellers’ Choice Winner’ Award. The whole team at Glasson is committed to looking after each and every wedding couple as well as their families and guests! The Glasson Country House Hotel philosophy is shaped by the fact that the venue remains a family owned and managed property. Confirm your booking at Glasson and you can relax knowing they will take care of your every need on your special day. For more information call the hotel on 0906485120, email info@ glassoncountryhouse. ie to arrange a private viewing, or log on towww. glassoncountryhouse. ie to register your wedding enquiry details. Do get in contact with us, and we would be delighted to have the

opportunity to show you around the premises and to discuss your own specific preferences in more detail – we’re here to help you enjoy this very special time in your lives!

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

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REFLEXOLOGY MARINA FUREY (MNRRI) Reflexology may bring relief from conditions such as: • Allergies • Colic • Eczema • Constipation • Migraine • Back Problems • Stress • Infertility • Insomnia • Respiratory Disorders • Blood Pressure • Pain • Bowel Disorders • Joint/Muscle Problems • Thyroid Imbalance • Emotional Disorders - Fertility Reflexology - Ante Natal Reflexology - Baby Reflexology - Cancer Care Reflexology - Special Needs Reflexology Mobile Service Available Marina Furey B. Sc. (Hons)

Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Carroll Consultancy, are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Nicholas Melia for planning permission for development of for construction of a 3 bay enclosed loose house and a walled silage pit together with all associated site works at Cloonfad West, Cloonfad, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Carroll Consultancy, Bridge Street, Swinford, Co. Mayo. Telephone: 094 9253742 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant the application.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I Tom Doyle am applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct dwelling house with proprietary treatment system and percolation and associated site development works at Barry Beg, Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Tom Doyle 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 a fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Srabragan, Arigna I, Triona Concannon, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for the demolition of an existing detached shed and the construction of a detached garage and utility room/store to the rear of my dwelling in the townland of Srabragan, Arigna, Co Roscommon. Signed: Triona Concannon 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.

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying for retention permission for revisions to site layout details to include for minor revisions to house location and to site boundary details for two dwelling houses erected under PD 99/1311 at Glentaun, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Frank Grehan The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying for planning permission for revisions to plans approved under Planning Ref No PD 16/388 for erection of extension to rear of Takeaway Restaurant premises at Castle Street Roscommon. The proposed revisions involve the erection of the extension in pre fabricated unit, to provide staff toilet and storage accommodation, in lieu of the form of construction for which planning permission was granted Signed: Fergal O’Gara The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Eddie and Olga McLoughlin intend to apply for permission for development at this site - Cam, Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of a bungalow dwelling, septic tank, percolation area and new entrance. Signed: Olga McLoughlin The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Classifieds SITUATIONS VACANT  MATURE CARER REQUIRED: Part-time (afternoons/evenings) to help woman in own home. Ballygar area. Meal preparation, housekeeping and errands. Vehicle required. Tel: 087 2562009  CHILDMINDER/HOUSEKEEPER STROKESTOWN AREA NEEDED: 2/3 hours, Monday to Thursday/Friday. Clean driving license with own car, light housekeeping. Pickup from primary school at 3pm (5 minutes from home). Start 2nd September. Apply to Box No: 2066 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

Part-time Fixed Term ADMINISTRATOR REQUIRED Roscommon town Must be proficient in computer skills (Word, Excel etc.) Position includes working closely with PM + Daily assisting HR on site. Condidate must be able to work on own initiative email admin@ross-es.com  PERSON REQUIRED: We are a professional couple looking for a kind, caring, punctual and trustworthy person to help out in the mornings. Two days per week (School term only). Duties would include preparing children’s breakfast and lunch and bringing them to local school. Return to house to attend to light housework eg. ironing and meal preparing. We would need recent references and someone with their own transport. We are happy to pay well. Tel: 087 3550660  STOCKPERSON REQUIRED: Laragan Farms/ Milling Ltd., Elphin Co. Roscommon require Stockperson for permanent employment. In-house training, good wages and working conditions. Tel: 086 8524894

SITUATIONS WANTED  MAN WITH D1 BUS LICENCE: Experience in school runs and HSE work. Clean licence, full-time and part-time positions considered. Apply to Box No: 2065 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

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JOHN BEATTIE Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

086 2670670 BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Pete’s Cabs

TUITION

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also Peat Bedding Available

Contact by phone/text:

(All areas)

Lorraine Beirne 086 3688302 EMAIL: roscommonmathsgrinds @gmail.com

TOM KILDUFF CABS Tel: (086) 2544662 086 3821515

KELLY’S EYE Taxi and Minibus hire.

PHONE:

087 2727888

TOMMY GILLIGAN

CABS

TELEPHONE: 086 8099 503

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

(086) 2714879

 TUITION: Irish, French, German tuition. Oral, written and exam paper technique for Higher Level and Ordinary Level, Junior Cert and Leaving Cert, Castlerea town. Tel: 087 3515985  TUITION: Bonjour! Leaving and Junior Cert French grinds available in the Roscommon town area. Tel: 089 9470991 or facebooktuteurtricolore  TUITION: Castlerea/Tulsk area, Leaving and Junior Cert. Maths, French, Irish. Private tuition in your own home. Tel: 086 3282437  TUITION: Maths grinds available. Junior and Leaving Cert. Very experienced teacher. Dept exams corrector. Excellent results record. Exam technique and notes provided. Tel: 086 4067270 or 090 6662234 after 6pm  IRISH GRINDS: Expert exam focused. Concise notes provided. Everything broken down in a clear manner and explained thoroughly. Lots of practice orals. Call Catherine 087 3983399

Tel: Donal

086 2721812  THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL OFFERS: • Bags of seasoned firewood only €2 per bag • Bags of turf only €2.50 per bag, buy 20 get 2 free • Tonne bags firewood/turf €35 per bay, or buy tonne firewood + tonne turf + 2 bags coal 20kg all for €80 delivered. • Stove coal 40kg bags only €14, buy 10 bags get 1 20kg bag coal free. • 8x4 trailer load firewood only €90. All includes free delivery. Contact Tom: 086 2628439

SOULMATES

 TURF FOR SALE: In tonne bags, delivery to Roscommon town and surrounding areas. Price €50. Tel: 086 8534011  HIGH QUALITY SEASONED HARDWOOD TIMBER: Split and suitable for stoves and open-fire. Available in bulk bags and 25kg bag. Very competitively priced and delivery can be discussed. Call 086 3312411 after 6pm.  FOR SALE: Loads of shed-stored dry black turf. Also Ash, Oak and Beech firewood. Tel: 087 4350736  FOR SALE: Large lorry loads of turf. Screened and delivered. Orders for this year’s turf taken now. Tel: 086 7236301

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

Telephone: 087 9216302 087 7720250

Yoga Classes CLASSES COMMENCE

TUESDAY 10th SEPTEMBER in The Quad Centre, Roscommon Beginners - 6.45pm • Intermediates - 8pm Course Duration: 7 weeks TO BOOK YOUR PLACE, CALL 086 1598295

 IRISH GRINDS: Leaving Cert, Junior Cert from experienced teacher. Tel: 087 2190748

ANNA MARIA CARROLL - Yoga Teacher - Holistic Therapist www.oldschoolholistictherapies.ie

ENGLISH GRINDS

ROBERT FLYNN

Junior and Leaving Certificate Students Higher Level Open to 2nd/3rd years and 5th/6th Years • Roscommon/Athlone • Highly experienced tutor/ examiner • Excellent notes • Excellent results

Contact Aidan O’Connor on 086 6078154 asconnor@icloud.com

USEFUL SERVICES

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS:

2018 SEASONED TURF

Now enrolling for September 2019 Roscommon Town Experienced Higher Level Teacher Excellent notes provided Outstanding results record

 MUSIC, EMPOWERMENT: Individual tuition, Piano Forte/Electronic Keyboard/Classical/Folk Guitar available. Exams optional. Tel: May 087 0937669

Peter Lynch 086 8400002

TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD

ROSCOMMON

Roscommon

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THE SQUARE, CASTLEREA, ROSCOMMON - Tel: (094) 9620028 If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?  JUST ARRIVED! Large selection of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, snowdrops, 1.5kg daffodils only €4.99. New season honey now available. September is the best month to sow your lawn- we have lawn seed, fertiliser etc. Some unwelcome visitors this year? For cats and mice, we have a large selection of poisons, traps and bait boxes. Duck season is now well underway. We stock a large variety of cartridges, bullets, duck callers etc. No longer want to licence your firearm? We can store it or destroy it for a small fee. Large selection of fishing tackle availablerods, reels, nets, permits and most of all, advice! Watch battery and strap repair. Service while you wait. Key cutting service. Cylinder and mortice. Car and lock keys. Replacement cylinders for PVC doors. Padlocks, key rings, key tags. Colour photocopying, emailing and fax service. Jam, honey and beetroot jars with lids available. ALL AT ROBERT FLYNN’S.

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

Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

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

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

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

LEAKING TAPS Interior & Exterior

Repaired or Replaced All small & big jos catered for Call L. Coen (087) 1948286 USEFUL SERVICES  HANDYMAN SERVICES: Do you need odd jobs doing around your home/yard? Do you have no time to do them yourself? Don’t want to contact a specialised tradesman to carry out these tasks? ● Gardening ● Stonework ● Clean up/Tidying ● Concrete repairs ● Fence repairs ● Pointing/Repointing ● Cutting/Chopping firewood. Honest Service Provided at a Reasonable Rate. Phone: 087 2176205

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LUKE COEN 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  ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Rewires, first and second fix new houses, fuse board upgrade. All farm buildings and sheds, security lighting and garden lights. Tel: Tom on 086 0815802

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

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

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815 WANTED: Fallen trees for firewood. Ash, Beech, Birch and Whitethorn. We are safety certified and insured. Phone:

086 2437376

CRASH REPAIRS

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

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AtYourService CHIMNEY REPAIRS

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Chris’s Locksmith Service

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS SHOWROOM:

Racecourse Road, Roscommon

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

CATHAL DOOLEY 087 6579064

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

BLINDS

BRENDAN DOOLIN

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

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LIFE COACH

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WINDOWS/DOORS

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

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Te l : 0 8 5 2 1 9 1 2 3 4 email: chrislocksmith.162@gmail.com

WIDE RANGE OF COMPOSITE DOORS 08383

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

Telephone: 090 66 33026 www.roscommonwindows.ie

GLASS

Boyle Glass Ballinameen, Boyle,

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

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

BLOCKED DRAINS

TARMACADAM

Blocked Drains DOWNPIPES AND GUTTERING repaired, cleaned etc. Call L. Coen (087) 1948286

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

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

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

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

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Gerry Maguire DRY LINING Specialising in Air-tightness Slabbing Cosy Board ● Suspended Ceilings ● Metal Stud Partitions ● ●

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

Over 30 years experience

Tel 085 8057722

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FARMING

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

OR email your enquiry to carolinebburke@gmail.com

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

M: 086 3912396 PH: 090 66 62892 VETERINARY

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Lanesboro Street, Roscomon Tel: 090 662 6898 NEW SMALL ANIMAL CLINIC TIMES

Mon / Tues / Thurs 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. Wed / Fri 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Sat 10 am to 1:00 pm. To avoid delay please call for an appointment

Full in house diagnostics and Extensive range of top quality dog and cat food in stock

091 768 768

(090) 96 88830 or (090) 96 87651

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CARPENTRY

roscarpentry@gmail.com

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

For appointment call me on 086 8229606

CLEANING SERVICES • ROSCOMMON

ROOFING, CARPENTRY AND BUILDING SERVICE

CContact: GGerry M Monaghan h

EDUCATION COACHING: CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU!

STEPHEN HOARE

Ros Carpentry

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HELPING YOU TO LIVE A MORE BALANCED LIFE/DEALING WITH CHANGES IN PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES, E.G. RETIREMENT, NEW JOB, SEPARATION, STUCK IN A RUT ETC ...

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Contact David Martin on 087 9959417 INSTALLATION

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

HELPING YOU TO MAKE BETTER MORE INFORMED COURSE CHOICES

Phone: 087 6660409 - Chimney Repairs - Soot & Smoke Problems - Demolish, Re Build & Re Flue Line - Chimney Fires - Flexible Stainless Steel Liner - Insurance Claims processed

CAROLINE BURKE COACHING

Lisagallon, Cloverhill, Roscommon Eircode: F42 K243 Tel: 0906665555 Fax: 0906627653 • Digital X-Ray Facility • In house Blood Analysis • Small Animal Ultra-Sound • Gas Anaesthetic • Veterinary Kennel’s facility •24hrs Emergency Vet on call Clinic Hours: 2pm – 7pm Mon – Friday • Saturday Clinic 10am - 3pm Office Hours: 9am – 7pm Mon - Friday PLEASE CALL TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT

AFTER HOURS

24 HOUR EMERGENCY

087 2596055

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

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Appointments FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

SENIOR BOOKKEEPER REQUIRED Tom Crean and Son Painting Contractors Ltd., wish to recruit experienced painters and painting foremen to work across industrial, commercial, heritage and domestic projects. Requirements of the Role are as follows; PAINTERS ● Minimum of 5/7 years painting experience ● Spray painting experience ● Wallpaper Hanging a bonus but not essential ● The ability to work in a team or in a supervisory role ● Clean driving licence ● Willing to travel PAINTING FOREMEN ● Experience in a supervisory role ● Knowledge of Health & Safety and Quality Control ● Experience of managing projects to tight timelines ● Experience of industrial painting a bonus but not essential ● The ability to motivate staff ● Willing to travel To apply, please contact John on 087 7675842 or email: info@tomcreanandson.ie Closing date: Friday, 20th September 2019 www.tomcreanandson.ie Office: 090 6661047 Mobile: John 087 7675842 Tom 086 8164583

We are seeking a Senior Bookkeeper/ Junior Accountant who will contribute to the management, control and reporting of the company’s finances to the company accountant and to management. Job Responsibilities include: • Payroll processing • Monthly book-keeping • Bank reconciliation • Complete revenue returns • General office duties Requirements: • Minimum 2-3 years’ experience • Knowledge of Sage Accounts, Collsoft Payroll, Tas Books and ROS Online Processing • Ability to prioritize and multi-task, good time management and organizational skills

LONGFORD FIRE SERVICES RETAINED FIREFIGHTER POSITIONS

EDGEWORTHSTOWN GRANARD LANESBORO Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for inclusion on panels for Retained Firefighters from which vacancies arising during the life of the panel may be filled. Candidates should possess the required qualifications and necessary experience for the position. Remuneration: Inclusive Annual Retaining Allowance:

Please forward your CV to

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LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB?

Rate per hour €20.83

CONSTRUCTION PLANT FITTER

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Be a key member of our Kobelco team providing after sales support for the Kobelco excavator range. We are the exclusive dealer for Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. RESPONSIBILITIES: This role is a front-line position moving between our head office in Four Mile House and customer locations throughout the country. It involves all aspects of supporting the product range (mini – heavy line excavators) from pre-delivery to after sales support.

Day 1st hour €41.66

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

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

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

Application forms and further particulars may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, or electronically from the Council’s Website. Completed application forms must be returned to be received not later than 4pm on Friday 27th September 2019. The Council reserves the right to shortlist candidates. Canvassing on behalf of candidates will lead to their disqualification. Human Resources Department, Aras an Chontae, Great Water Street, Longford.

Phone: 043 334 3304 Email: humanresources@longfordcoco.ie Website: www.longfordcoco.ie

Longford County Council is committed to providing equality of opportunity in all our employment practices.

SUPPORT: You will be provided with a service van, phone and diagnostic tools. You will receive ongoing training and support. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: We are looking for a qualified fitter with considerable experience of working with excavators. This person should have a proven track record demonstrating their ability to meet the varying demands of this role.

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Corrib Oil Roscommon are now recruiting for the following position:

SEND CV / CONTACT: Niall McSharry, McSharry TRACK, Four Mile House, Co. Roscommon Tel: + 353 90 6629500 Email: niall@mcsharrybros.com

Fresh Food Operative

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES GAVIGAN Kathleen

CARROLL Willie

O’CONNOR Mary

GACQUIN Ellen (Nellie)

Cloonageera, Kilrooskey, Roscommon. (14th Anniversary)

Clare, Strokestown (3rd Anniversary)

Tullaghan, Ballymurry, Co. Roscommon (5th Anniversary)

Kilderney, Curraghboy

Special memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year. Out of our lives, you may be gone. But in our hearts, you still live on.

Always remembered and sadly missed by Noel and your family. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballagh on Saturday, 7th September at 8 pm.

HEALY AUSTIN (Jnr.) Oaklawn Drive, Roscommon (22nd Anniversary) September 5th

In loving memory of Willie Carroll late of Clare, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon who died on September 7th, 2016 R.I.P. Your memories are so precious Your presence missed so much You will always be remembered And missed by all of us Our thoughts are always with you, in a very special way Not just on your anniversary, but every single day You always had a smile to share A laugh, a joke and time to care A kindly nature, warm and true Many lovely memories we have of you

Lovingly remembered by your wife Ethel, sons Pat, Donal, Sean, daughters Anne, Mary, Kate, Lorna, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law. What we’d give if we could say “Hello Grandad” in the same old way To hear your voice and see your smile To sit with you and chat a while So if you have a Grandad cherish him with care For you’ll never know the heartache Until you see his empty chair.

Forever in our hearts, Mam, Assumpta, Elizabeth, Siobhan, David, Elma, Megan, Mikayla and Zoe. x Anniversary Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Thursday, 5th September at 8 am.

Lovingly remembered by all your grandchildren and great-grandson Anniversary Mass in St. Bridget’s Church, Four-Mile-House, Co. Roscommon on Sunday, 8th September at 11am.

FAMILY NOTICES • Anniversary Remembrance • Acknowledgements • Birthday Rembrance Call into our office: Abbey Street, Roscommon

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

Ballyglass, Dysart, Co. Roscommon (2nd Anniversary) Who passed away on 12th September 2017. In loving memory of Ellen (Nellie) Gacquin, Kilderney, Curraghboy whose 2nd anniversary occurs on 5th September 2019.

In loving memory of Mary who passed away on 2nd September 2014 Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure You are loved beyond words And missed beyond measure

Sadly missed by her husband Tommy, son David, daughters Stephanie, Pauline, Patricia and Eithne, brothers Sean and Michael, her grandchildren and extended family. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery on Saturday, September 7th at 7.00pm.

O’CONNOR (nee Mulryan)

Ann (Nancy) (6th Anniversary)

We’re missing you a little more Each time we hear your name, We’ve cried so many tears Yet our heart’s broken just the same We miss our times together Things in common we could share, But nothing fills the emptiness Now you’re no longer there. We’ve so many precious memories To last our whole life through Each one of them reminders Of how much we’re missing you

Deeply loved, sadly missed and always remembered by her son William, daughter Maureen, daughters-inlaw Carmel and Rosaleen, grandchildren Colm, Suzanna and Raymond.

MONTH’S MIND Quietly today your memory is kept. No need for words, we will never forget. When thoughts go back, as they always do, we treasure the memories we have of you.

Treasured memories of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Ann (Nancy) O’Connor (nee Mulryan), late of Ballinamore Bridge, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, who died on September 7th 2013 Beautiful memories are wonderful things, They last ‘til the longest day, They never wear out, They never get lost, And can never be given away. To some you may be forgotten, To others a part of the past. But to us who loved and lost you, Your memory will always last.

Sadly missed by husband Padraic, daughters Marie, Karen and Barbara, sons Joe and Seamus, daughters-inlaw Valerie and Lorraine, sons-in-law Mike, Ciaran and Manus, granddaughters Ciara, Aoife, Naoise and Suin and grandsons Joshua, Aodhan, Odhran and Fionnan. Anniversary Mass in St. Brendan’s Church, Toghergar on Sunday, 8th September at 9.30am.

McDONNELL Michael Radharc na Coille, Kilmovee, Co. Mayo (7th Anniversary) Who died on 11th September, 2012

KEANE Seamus Woodview, Merlin Park and Kilcolumb, Glinsk Who died on 1st August 2019

Sadly missed by your wife Mary, sons, daughters-inlaw and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Dysart on Friday, 6th September at 7.30pm.

DOYLE Angela Late of Ballina & Roscommon Town (10th Anniversary)

Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Brigid’s Church, Curraghboy on Sunday, 8th September at 10am.

GRANDAD You’ll come across reminders and once again they’re there. Something’s in a pocket, or that’s slipped right down a chair. You’ll break down and you’ll cry again, Clutching this treasure you have found, But maybe your loved one’s telling you, Don’t worry I’m around.

CUNNIFFE Thomas (Tommy)

The family of the late Seamus Keane wish to express our sincere gratitude to all those who offered sympathy and gestures of support following our sad loss, for those who came to the Funeral, sent messages, offered Mass Cards. A special thanks to Dr. Spelman and the staff of Woodview for caring for Seamus for so long, especially in those last few days along with the support of Galway Hospice (Sarah in particular). Many thanks to Fr. Morris for a beautiful Funeral and Burial prayers, to the gravediggers, to Dowd’s for supplying refreshments after the Burial and Tommy Dowd Funeral Director for his professionalism and kindness during the difficult few days. The Holy Sacrament of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. Seamus’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in Glinsk Church on Sunday, 8th September at 10am. /RYH·V *UHDWHVW *LIW 5HPHPEUDQFH

In loving memory of the late Angela Doyle. Taken too soon on the 10th of September 2009.

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HUSSEY Bill

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

Forever loved and remembered by his wife Caitriona, daughters Lucia and Eloise. Anniversary Mass in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilmovee on Sunday, 8th September at 10am.

Late of Bumlin Strokestown Four mile House and Glenamaddy (2nd Anniversary)

No longer in our lives to share, but in our hearts you will always be remembered Bill. For those of you who think of Bill today a prayer to the Holy Family please say.

Missed and remembered by your family. Anniversary Mass in Four Mile House Church, on Sunday, 8th September at 11am.

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FAMILYNOTICES .... McMANUS (nee Wall) Maura J. Castle Street, Roscommon (17th Anniversary)

CONBOY Peggy 15 St. Theresa’s Road, Roscommon Who passed away on the 9th September 2014 (5th Anniversary)

THANKSGIVINGS

MONTH’S MIND BEATTIE Frank Ballagh, Rahara, Co. Roscommon Who died on 12th August 2019

In loving memory of Maura, who died on 7th September 2002 Forever in our thoughts.

Sadly missed by Vincent, Vincent Jnr., Conor, Anthony and Mark. Masses offered. We also remember Con and Bridie Wall, Ardsallagh, whose anniversaries occur around this time.

CONNAUGHTON Kathleen Coolatubber, Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon (24th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Kathleen who died on September 2nd 1995. Will those who think of her today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

Always remembered by her husband Tommy Joe, daughter Mary and family.

LYNCH Mary Killeglan, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon Who died on the 11th of September 2005 (14th Anniversary)

Your life was one of kindly deeds A helping hand for others’ needs. Sincere and true in heart and mind. Beautiful memories left behind.

Always remembered by her loving husband Frank. Anniversary Mass in St. Ronan’s Church, Taughmaconnell on Sunday, 8th September at 11am.

No birthday card to send you For there is no address, Only a beautiful garden Where you have gone to rest. A day that’s filled with sadness, Returns to us today To mark the day you closed your eyes and quietly passed away. Nothing can dim the face we loved, Or the memory of your smile, The countless things you did for us, To make our lives worthwhile. Our hearts still ache with sadness, Our secret tears still flow, For what it meant to lose you No one will ever know.

Loved and sadly missed by her son Seamus, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Masses offered.

McDERMOTT Niall Ard Coman, Roscommon (2nd Anniversary) Who died on 8th September 2017.

May you always walk in sunshine, And God’s love around you flow. We pray that God, has given you, The Crown you’ve truly won.

Loved and remembered by his mother Mary, sisters Clodagh and Síle’s and husband Niall and family. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Monday, 9th September 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. G.D. Sligo.

Frank’s wife Mary and family would like to express our thanks to our relatives, friends and neighbours, especially the ladies who worked so hard to see all received refreshments. Thanks to all who called to the house and brought food, Mass Cards and floral tributes. To Dr. Wawrzynek and Fiona Sweeney, nurses Chris and Niamh and all the staff at St. Coman’s Medical Centre and Rosmed Pharmacy for all Frank’s medication, we thank ye all. A special word of thanks to all the staff at Oakwood Nursing Home, Roscommon. Also to the doctors and nurses and staff at St. John’s Ward, Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe thank you. A special word of thanks to Fr. Milton for the lovely Mass he celebrated assisted by Fr. Michael Donnelly. Thank you to Fr. Morris who called to our home. Our gratitude also to Deacon Gacquin. Thanks to Margaret and Sean for the singing during the Mass. Thanks also to our neighbours who prepared Frank’s final resting place with great care and attention. Thanks to Pat and Tom Smyth for their professionalism in handling of the Funeral arrangements. As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Frank’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in Rahara Church on Sunday, 8th September at 10am.

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NOVENA TO ST. JUDE O Holy St. Jude! Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor for all who invoke your special patronage in time of need: to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. (Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Mary’s & 3 Gloria’s.) Publication must be promised. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted. Publication promised. M.C.

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. M.S. NOVENA TO ST. JUDE O Holy St. Jude! Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor for all who invoke your special patronage in time of need: to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. (Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Mary’s & 3 Gloria’s.) Publication must be promised. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted. Publication promised. N.T.

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. S.F. NOVENA TO ST. EXPEDITE St. Expedite you lay in rest, I come to you and ask that this wish be granted (mention your request). St. Expedite now what I ask of you St. Expedite now what I want of you this very second, don’t waste another day, grant me what I ask for, I know your power, I know you because of your work. I know you can help me do this for me and I will spread yur name with love and honour so that it will be invoked again and again. St. Expedite grant this wish with speed, love, honour and goodness, glory to you St. Expedite. Amen. A thanksgiving for favours received through this Saint. J.C. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. M.C. NOVENA TO ST. JUDE O Holy St. Jude! Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor for all who invoke your special patronage in time of need: to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. (Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Mary’s & 3 Gloria’s.) Publication must be promised. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted. Publication promised. M.C. UNFAILING NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY Oh Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the ‘Saint of Miracles’. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Publication promised for a great favour received. M.C.

NewsPeople The Foot Clinic: Put your best foot forward this autumn! Autumn is here and it’s time to put those sandals away and take out your shoes and boots. Very often problems such as corns, callus, bunion inflammation and fallen arches arise from a lack of sufficient support in sandals. So now it’s time to give some tender loving care to your feet as we approach the autumn and winter months. The Foot Clinic treats the full range of foot problems including ingrown toenail conditions, verrucae, corns, callus, athletes foot and tendonitis in addition to leg, lower back, ankle, knee and hip strain and diabetic foot care management. As well as a full chiropody service, a biomechanical assessment service is also provided. This assessment analyses walking patterns and in turn orthotic supports may be recommended, together with an exercise programme which can greatly assist with general foot, knee, hip and back pain. The clinic also stocks a range of competitively priced products to assist with other foot problems that may occur i.e. fallen arches, ankle pain, hammer toes, calloused feet, painful bunions and ingrown toenails. Many of these orthotics can help realign the foot and in turn can reduce ankle, foot, knee, hip and back pain. Treatment for a range of sports related injuries including tendonitis, plantar fasciitis and heel spurs is also provided by combining exercise plans together with corrective orthotic supportive insoles. Both adults and children are catered for. The Foot Clinic also offers a chiropody service in Roscommon from Monday to Saturday and Athlone and Boyle on alternate Thursdays. Contact Catriona Byrne, MsPract, DipChfp for an appointment on 087-2982214.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday evening were Oliver and Catherine Comer. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday evening were Elsie and Geoff Hockley. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Sports People Champions in ﬁnal showdown with Four Roads See pages 52 & 53

Title charge! Cormac Kelly of Athleague is pursued by Aidan Casey of Tremane during last Saturday’s Kepak Roscommon SHC Semi-Final in Athleague. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Horses for Courses This weekend’s action Racing this evening is in Powerstown Park in Clonmel with an all national hunt card starting at 4.25 pm. A full national hunt card again tomorrow at Kilbeggan off at 4.15 pm. On Saturday there is flat racing at Proudstown Park outside Navan at 1.45 pm, with racing over the sticks at Wexford, away at 2 pm. Sunday is the start of the last big summer racing festivals in Listowel in County Kerry for seven days, first race on Sunday is at 2 pm. Harry Rogers had his first winner in nearly a year when Clifftop won at Bellewstown yesterday week. Ridden by young Charlie O’Dwyer, son of trainer Conor, the 3-Y-O gelding beat the favourite Solomon’s Seal and Tribal Path by 3¼l and 2¼l. Running in the colours carried to victory in Aintree by Numbersixvalverde the horse is owned by Bernard Carroll, Ralph Kelly and well-known Strokestown Auctioneer Tom Cox.

Lenebane Review On Monday at Roscommon the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF 2-Y-O race was won by the Noel Meade trained Helvic Dream, repeating last month’s win on the course, ridden by claimer Gavin Ryan by 4¾l and the same staying on well

from Champers Elysees and Agent Zero. The second, again for 2-Y-Os, went to Thiswaycadeaux trained by Willie McCreery and ridden by Billy Lee, who won by 3l and 2 ½ l from Stormy Belle and Spanish Tenor. Father and son team Ger and Colin Keane combined to win the third race with the appropriately named Mean Fomhair, September in English, from Tribal Path and Voyageofdiscovery by 4½l and ½l. The winner is a full sister to the 2016 Curragh 1000 Guineas winner Jet Setting. The EBF sponsored filly’s maiden was won by Askerana from Lighthouse Lady and the favourite Eria. The winner was trained by Dermot Weld and ridden by Chris Hayes. Johnny Murtagh and jockey Niall McCullagh combined to win the featured Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap with Winiata from CJ Cregg and Latoyah Of North by 5½l and ½l. The penultimate Roscommon Apprentice Maiden saw the second favourite of the day returned as Ben Coen won on the tony Mullins trained Takarengo at 9/4 from Formal Order and Marwan. The favourite was returned in the final race to send punters home happy when Liar’s Corner finished 3 ¼ l and ½ l to the good over Firlinfeu and Franklin giving Colin Keane, rid-

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday evening were Desmond and Dean O’Reilly. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

by Tom Red

Kilbeggan Beginners Chase again has 17 runners. The penultimate race is the 11-runner Kilasaran Handicap Chase over 3m 1f and racing ends with 16 contesting the 2m 2f bumper open to both claiming professionals and amateur riders.

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Askerana Chris Hayes, on the rail wins from Lighthouse Lady and Billy Lee.

ing for John McConnell, a double.

Kilbeggan Friday Racing opens on Friday evening at Kilbeggan with the 2m Pat Doyle Memorial maiden hurdle with 18 entered and is followed by the Sean Hughes Memorial Opportunity Maiden Hurdle over 2m 3f with 15

potential runners. The Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle, the feature race on the card with 17, is over 2m 3f. The last race over the minor obstacles is the Devitts And Doheny & Nesbitt Handicap Hurdle also has 17 entries over 3m. The fifth and first chase is the 2m 3f Midland Breeders Supporting

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday evening were Paul and Caoimhe Hennessy and Hughie and Tracey Carty. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday evening were Oliver Smith, Billy Comer and Kevin Keaveney. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Jockey Jonathan Moore has joined Gavin Cromwell’s stable as number one rider. The Champion Hurdle-winning trainer has used Moore’s services regularly in 2019 with the pair enjoying 18 winners so far. Well known veterinary surgeon Stan Cosgrove has passed away at the age of 91. Stan was former manager of Moyglare Stud and is best known for looking after the illfated Shergar and held shares in the syndicate that owned him. A great character of Irish racing, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. RIP.

Competition Corner Domnic Tobin, Creggs, Joe Rooney, Roscommon and Marie Keans, Roscommon are off to Kilbeggan on Friday to enjoy the racing, compliments of Paddy Dunican manager of the track and don’t forget to collect your tickets in the Roscommon People office on Abbey Street.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday evening were Rita Farrell and Breda Colleran. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday evening were Owen Cahill, Bernard Morahan and John Duffy. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Seamus Duke ON SPORT Dubs and Kerry must do it all again! @SeamusDuke

When I was walking down Jones’s Road after the All-Ireland final in 2017 I was firmly of the opinion that it was the best final that I had ever seen in terms of quality, tension, incidents and atmosphere. I didn’t think I’d ever see the likes of it again. Little did I know it would take just two years for an arguably better decider to come along. Last Sunday’s game was simply sensational. It crackled and fizzed from the time the ball was thrown in until the final whistle blew after eight minutes and twenty seconds of injury-time at the end of the game. The final fifteen minutes were the most tension filled that I have ever experienced at any sporting event as the title was in the balance. I’m glad both sides have a chance at a replay. It would have been cruel if either team had lost such an epic. Yes, I did predict that Dublin would win last week, and I wasn’t on my own either. Kerry were much better than I expected they would be on the day and

fair play to Peter Keane and his management team as they produced their young side in perfect order for the match. Of course the sending off was crucial. By the way, I reckon that David Gough got that call right but was very lenient on Tom O’Sullivan in the second half. Overall though, the referee did well. However, if you had told me on Sunday morning that Jonny Cooper would be sent off before half-time and that Brian Fenton, Ciaran Kilkenny, Paul Mannion, Con O’Callaghan and Michael Darragh MacAuley would play well below par then I would have feared for the Dubs, but that’s what happened. But as with all great teams, others stepped up to the plate: Stephen Cluxton, Jack McCaffrey, Brian Howard and Dean Rock were outstanding and kept their side in the game. McCaffrey’s performance was one of the greatest individual displays ever seen in an All-Ireland final. He was poor in the semi-final

Kerry and Dublin will meet in the All-Ireland SFC Final replay on Saturday, 14th.

against Mayo but he more than made up for it on Sunday. On the other side of the coin, Kerry were excellent and will now believe that they have a measure of this Dublin

team. They had many stars on the day but I thought Sean O’Shea was sensational. He scored ten points, which included kicking three ’45s into The Hill in the second half.

Aoife brings European title to Castlerea I wouldn’t be the biggest boxing fan in the world but what Aoife O’Rourke achieved at the European Championships in Madrid last week was as fine a sporting performance as we have ever seen from any athlete from our county. To put her gold medal winning performance in perspective, Katie Taylor is the only other woman to win a gold in the Europeans which is some achievement. I know my colleague Dan Dooner has spo-

ken to Aoife on many occasions and she is down to earth and very grounded. I know her family are fantastic sporting people. I was thrilled to see so many people out to welcome her home to Castlerea on Sunday night. Every Roscommon person is so proud of what she has achieved so far and it would be fantastic if she qualifies for the Olympics in Tokyo next year. Well done Aoife!

Carty makes the cut for Japan!

Four Roads overcame Pádraig Pearses in last Saturday’s Kepak Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final in Athleague. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Club championships reach boiling point

These are interesting times in the football and hurling championships locally. The play-off situation will be sorted out after this weekend’s fixtures in football and anyone (including yours truly) trying to predict results after what happened in round two will have their work cut out. The formbook was literally tossed out the window after round one so it will be fascinating if the unpredictability continues this weekend. The two hurling semi-finals were very disappointing last Saturday night. In fact, the U-21 final on Monday night was a far better match. However, both Athleague and Four Roads won well so hopefully we will have a good final and I think we will too.

The day after Aoife O’Rourke arrived back in Castlerea there was another massive honour for a Roscommon sportsperson as Jack Carty was chosen on the 31-man Irish squad to travel to the Rugby World Cup in Japan later this month. I have spoken to Jack a couple of times this year (there is an interview in the Roscommon People Plus magazine) and he is a lovely guy. Over the past 18 months he has improved steadily and his progression to the Irish team was well deserved. Joe Schmidt gave him his first start last Saturday against Wales in Cardiff and he took his chance with both hands earning the ‘Man of the Match’ award. I was very surprised that Devin Toner was left out. Surely he would have been a better option in the line-out and his experience would have been an asset. The pressure will be on Jean Kleyn and Tadgh Beirne to deliver. It will re-open the debate as to whether the ‘residency rule’ should be used to recruit at the expense of Irish born players. I presume that Ireland will field their strongest side against Wales at the Aviva this Saturday. If so we will see Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw for the first time in the warm-up games. The way things are going I am fearful about our opening World Cup game against Scotland at this stage.

Talk about nerves of steel! The much-maligned Kerry defence did a good job of keeping the likes of O’Callaghan, Mannion and Kilkenny quiet. It was also a huge surprise that Kerry had a much bigger impact off the bench with Killian Spillane scoring a sensational goal and Tommy Walsh making a huge contribution as well. So who will be best prepared for the replay? In my humble opinion, Dublin have far more room for improvement. It’s been a long time since the likes of Fenton, Kilkenny, James McCarthy, O’Callaghan and Paul Mannion have been as quiet in a game and the subs that came on didn’t add too much to the party either. I fancy Dublin to win the replay but I am expecting another gripping encounter. There is no doubt about it, when Gaelic football is played in the right spirit as we saw last Sunday it’s a fantastic game. Roll on Saturday week!

‘Boys in Green’ back in action tonight Maybe it’s just me, but I am finding it very hard to work up any excitement about Ireland’s match against Switzerland in the Euro 2020 qualifiers tonight (Thursday). Mick McCarthy has certainly steadied the ship since he returned as manager but the facts are that the quality of player available to Ireland is not good at the moment. I read the other day where none of the strikers in the squad for the match on Thursday night have ever scored a goal for Ireland. It doesn’t really inspire all that much confidence!

Biggest day of the year for camogie It’s the biggest day of the year on Sunday in camogie and hopefully there will be plenty of talking points out of the day. There will be lots of interest here in the county in the Premier Junior final between Limerick and Kerry as Roscommon ran Limerick very close in the recent All-Ireland semi-final.

Common sense prevails ahead of replay Thankfully sense has prevailed in the GAA at the top level with the decision to reduce the ticket prices for the All-Ireland final replay to €60. Indeed, they could have come down a bit more but any reduction is welcome. With regard to the starting time, I’d hate to be travelling from Waterville or Cahersiveen to Croker for a six o’clock start. What time would that Kiltoom native, Jack Carty, has been selected for mean that they would get home? Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Jack spoke with Seamus Duke They won’t care if they win it of recently for the Roscommon People Plus magazine. course!

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THE GAIN LINE

Creggs beat Tuam in Cawley Cup thriller Cawley Cup Quarter-Final: Creggs 13 Tuam 11 (after extra-time). Holders Creggs advanced to the semi-finals of the Cawley Cup (away v Dunmore RFC this Sunday) after a titanic opener to the season. The Creggs first team edged past Tuam whose last-gasp penalty attempt in the second period of extra-time fell agonisingly short as the final whistle sounded. This was a game of ferocious intensity, with defences very much on top and scoring chances at a premium. A big physical Tuam side gave no quarter throughout and although Creggs monopolised possession in the opening exchanges there was no way through. Creggs finally made a breakthrough after 25 minutes when Danny Arnold, making an impressive senior debut, burrowed over from a rolling maul for an unconverted try. This was quickly cancelled out when Tuam replied in kind leaving the teams tied at 5-5 at the interval. Elliot Jennings made a big statement immediately after entering the fray with a long searing run which almost delivered a try but the only scores in an attritional second half were an exchange of penalties leaving the sides tied 8-8 at full-time. And so to extra-time, and after just two minutes Jennings again split the Tuam defence, this time going all the way. However, the try was unconverted and when Tuam landed a long-range penalty at the

start of the second period, the game hung in the balance with Tuam in the ascendancy but running out of time. It all came down to their failure to land the last kick of the game and Creggs narrowly progressed to the semi-finals. In addition to the aforementioned Danny Arnold, Matthew Curley and Robert Clark also made their senior debuts and Ian Whittington played his first game since joining the club this season. Brian Diffley has also been selected as the new captain of the first team for this season while Aidan Leech is the new vice-captain. Following the win over Tuam RFC in the Quarter-Finals of the Cawley Cup last Sunday, Creggs will continue their defence of the cup away to Dunmore RFC on Sunday (8th) at 2.30 pm. Please come along and support the team, for what will hopefully be another very good season. Meanwhile, the Creggs Development team start their competitive season this Saturday night at 8 pm with a home game against Carrick RFC in the Curley Cup. This week, the Creggs senior teams (U20s, Firsts and Development squads) are training at 8.15pm on Friday night. New and returning players always welcome in Creggs with no previous rugby experience necessary, as full coaching available for all levels. Creggs lead the Connacht U-20s ‘10s Competition’ with 20 points, four ahead

of NUIG on 16 points. The last round is scheduled for this Saturday - time and venue to be confirmed.

Youth Rugby Creggs U-18.5 Boys will play a friendly against Monivea RFC on Friday night at 6.45 pm in Creggs. The U-17 Boys start their Connacht League campaign at home to Tuam RFC on Friday evening in Creggs at 7 pm. The U-17s train on Tuesday nights at 7 pm in Creggs. Creggs U-16 Boys train on Thursday nights at 7 pm in Creggs, and the U-15 Boys train every Sunday at 7 pm at the club. A pre-season trip to Sligo is currently being organised by the U-15 coaches to include rugby games against Sligo RFC as well as some surfing lessons! It will take place on Saturday week, September 14th. The U-13 and U-14 Boys train every Wednesday night at 7 pm in Creggs. Meanwhile, Creggs Girls Rugby training takes place on Monday nights at 7 pm for U-14s and 7.30 pm for U-16s and U-18s. All new players are always very welcome.

Mini Rugby Creggs Mini Rugby returns on Saturday, September 21st. Full details will be available next week on registration and the first day back for the new season.

Lifted by Ian Whittington and Aidan Leech, Brian Donahue soars to win line-out possession for Creggs against Tuam. Pic: Ben Finnerty

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

Dooner’s weekend predictions St. Peter’s take on Kilkerrin United while Ballymoe entertain Boyle Celtic in the pick of the action in the Premier Division this weekend. It’s still early days of course but we’ve seen how difficult it is to make up ground in this division in recent seasons so there’s very little margin for error…

Friday, September 8th Umbro Masters Cup Final At Lecarrow: Colemanstown v Castlerea. 8 pm Friday Night Football sees the Masters Final at Lecarrow. Castlerea get a slight nod. Prediction: Castlerea RDFL Premier Division (8 pm) Moore United v St. John’s Athletic FC Both sides looking for their first win but this could end in stalemate. Prediction: Draw Skyvalley Rovers v Moylough ‘79 The hosts got off to a decent start with a draw against Moore last weekend. This will be an interesting test for

the visitors. Prediction: Moylough ‘79 RDFL Second Division Ballymoe FC B v Ballinasloe Town B. 8 pm The hosts didn’t play last weekend while the visitors will be hoping to bounce back. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town B

Saturday, September 7th RDFL Second Division Boyle Celtic B v Skyvalley Rovers B. 8 pm Both sides got off to winning starts last time out but Boyle get the nod to maintain their 100% record this weekend. Prediction: Boyle Celtic B

off the mark in Ballymoe. Prediction: Boyle Celtic RDFL First Division (11 am) Cam Celtic v Ballaghaderreen FC The hosts showed plenty of resilience last weekend and will need more of the same against Ballaghaderreen. Prediction: Draw Roscommon United v Dunmore Town United will be hoping to get off the mark at home this weekend. Prediction: Roscommon United

CP Ajax v Dysart FC This could go either way but I’m leaning towards the hosts. Prediction: CP Ajax Rahara Rovers v Cloonfad United The visitors were on fire last weekend. Prediction: Cloonfad United RDFL Second Division Moore United B v Roscommon United B. 11 am This will be the visitors’ first taste of competitive action. Prediction: Moore United B Ballaghaderreen FC B v

Manor United. 11 am Not an easy trip for Manor but they are tipped to maintain their unbeaten start. Prediction: Manor United Cloonfad United B v Glen Celtic. 11 am Away win. Prediction: Glen Celtic St. John’s Athletic FC B v St. Cuan’s United. 2 pm United will see this as opportunity to earn their first points this season. Prediction: St. Cuan’s United

Sunday, September 8th RDFL Premier Division (2 pm) St. Peter’s FC v Kilkerrin United The Athlone side will be the favourites here. Prediction: St. Peter’s FC Ballymoe FC v Boyle Celtic The visitors suffered defeat to Ballinasloe Town last weekend and will be hoping to get

Pictured are the incoming officers at Skyvalley Rovers AFC (from left to right): Eoin Kelly, Treasurer; Keith Clogher, Chairman and Rose Phelan, Secretary. Best of luck for the new season!

Soccer results RDFL Premier Division Ballinasloe Town 3 Boyle Celtic 1 Skyvalley Rovers 1 Moore United 1 Shiven Rovers 3 St. John’s Athletic 2 RDFL First Division Cam Celtic 2 Castlerea Celtic B 2 Ahascragh United 2 Cloonfad United 8 Dysart FC 2 Roscommon United 1 Rahara Rovers 2 CP Ajax 3 RDFL Second Division Manor United 3 Moore United B 1 St. Cuan’s United 2 Ballaghaderreen FC B 4 Glen Celtic 4 St. John’s Athletic B 0 Ballinasloe Town B 1 Boyle Celtic B 2 Skyvalley Rovers B 3 Cloonfad United B 2 Roscommon United v Ballymoe FC B postponed.

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER @dan_dooner

Local stars make global headlines! THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner

What a week for Roscommon sport! First, Castlerea Boxing Club member, Aoife O’Rourke, became only the second Irish female fighter after Katie Taylor to win gold at the European Elite Women’s Boxing Championships when she stormed to victory over Polish opponent lziebta Wojcik in Saturday’s 75kg final. O’Rourke was greeted by thousands of supporters in Castlerea last Sunday as she returned home with the belt.

Aoife fights under Paddy Sharkey in Castlerea and her sister Lisa is also an accomplished fighter. What made her European victory even sweeter was the fact that she enjoyed a measure of revenge over Russian Youth Olympic and World Youth champion Anastasia Shamonova in a hard-fought semi-final. Shamonova had beaten Aoife in the European U-22 Championships earlier in the year. Elsewhere, Kiltoom native Jack Carty seized his Rugby World Cup opportunity with both hands during Ireland’s recent warm-up game against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Jack celebrated

his 27th birthday by donning the fabled Irish number 10 jersey for the first time. A confident display from the Connacht fly-half earned him not only the ‘Man of the Match’ award but also a seat on Team Ireland’s flight to Japan! Japan is a country that certainly resonates with our two sporting heroes this week. Jack is already on his way there to wear the green while Aoife will be hoping to seal her passage to the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ for next year’s Olympics. Maybe it’s time Roscommon County Council reached out the Tokyo Twinning Committee…

Castlerea Boxing Club member, Aoife O’Rourke and Kiltoom native Jack Carty make global headlines during the past week.

In the sporting diary .... St. Dominic’s Clubhouse Live event St. Dominic’s GAA Club will host a Balls.ie Clubhouse Live event at Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone this Friday, September 6th at 8 pm. The event will feature special guests including Anthony Daly, Brendan Cummins, Marc Ó Sé, Liam McHale with football and hurling chat from the heart of the club. This event is free but attendees must register for tickets on eventbrite. ie or through St. Dominic’s GAA Facebook page.

Golf Classic in aid of Haitian Orphanage A Golf Classic in aid of ‘Our Little Brothers and Sisters’ Orphanage, Haiti will be held in Mountbellew Golf Club Friday and Saturda, September 13th 14th. Your support for this worthy cause would be greatly appreciated. All welcome, call 090-96 79259 for more information.

FAI course for coaches and parents The FAI, Roscommon & District Football League, and Roscommon County Council are hosting an FAI PDP1 Course for coaches and parents. All coaches must be 16-years-old to take part. The course is for one day and will go ahead on Saturday, September 14th from 9.30 am until 5.30 pm in the Roscommon & District League Grounds, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon. Places are limited and must be pre-booked by clicking on the link below. For further queries please contact Adrian 086-0455957 or email: adrian.carberry@fai.ie. Roscommon Golf Club’s Ladies’ Senior Foursomes team which was crowned Connacht Champions in the AIG Senior Foursomes Finals played at Gort GC on Saturday last.

The sporting brief Golf Connacht Champions! The Roscommon Ladies’ Senior Foursomes were crowned AIG Ladies Senior Connacht Champions last Saturday in Gort. The All-Ireland finals take place in Knightsbrook on September 25th-27th. The recent Gent’s All-Ireland Sunday competition at the club was won by Shane McConn with 41 points, while Joan O’Gara took the ladies’ prize and Michael Corcoran won the Junior Prize. The recent Michael Craven Memorial Cup was won by Aiden Mulvihill with 38 points. Matt Farrell won the Sean Hanly Memorial Cup with 38 points. The men’s Connacht Shield team narrowly lost out to Portumna last Saturday. Athlone’s Mixed Foursomes team heads to Castleretroy in

Limerick this weekend for the All-Ireland Finals. The ladies’ junior and intermediate teams lost out in the Connacht Finals of the AIG Cup and Shield competitions last Saturday. The Scotch Foursomes final will be contested between Shane Mannion and Gavin Delaney and Aidan O’Driscoll and Conor Quilty. The Tom McCormack Fourball was won by Vincent Connaire and Declan Corcoran recently. At the GUI All-Ireland Gold Medal regional qualifier last Friday, Sean Doyle and Peadar Kane both qualified for the finals at the K Club on October 8th. The King Cup in Boyle was postponed last Sunday. New date TBC. The men’s 12-hole Stableford was won by Liam Whyte while the 2s Club was won by Lorcan Egan. Fr. Joe Poole’s Captain’s Prize was won by Billy Molloy in

Kathy Burke Memorial Cup was won by Caitriona Newman and Laura Griffith. Laura Griffith and Greg Bruen impressed in the style stakes!

Darts Up for the Cup!

The Hollywood Bar Darts Superleague Cup winner, Mick Kilroe, pictured with runner-up Thomas Concannon last Friday.

Castlerea. Billy had two very impressive rounds and held his nerve during a play-off to win. Second prize went to Keith McDermott, Dara Bruen took the gross prize and Daryl Kelly came third on the day. Valerie Rabbitt was best of the ladies, closely followed by sisters

Dympna McGarry and Irene Burke. Dympna just pipped her sister on the count back! John Collins won the recent men’s competition with 40 points while Valerie Rabbitt enjoyed yet another win in the ladies’ competition with 70 nett. The recent ‘Play in Pink Day’

Mick Kilroe emerged victorious in last Friday’s Darts Superleague Cup Final at The Hollywood Bar. Kilroe beat Ciaran Hickey 4-1 in the quarter-finals before defeating Paul Carton 5-1 in the semi-finals. Another in-form darter, Thomas Concannon faced Kilroe in the final and the pair produced a truly epic battle. Kilroe took the initiative early on and stormed into a seemingly unassailable 4-0 lead before Concannon fired back with three straight legs to bring it back to 4-3. Kilroe steadied the shop in the eighth leg to make it 5-3 but Concannon refused to bend the

knee and levelled matters up at 5-5. The final leg saw some great darts with Concannon applying some early pressure. Kilroe wasn’t to be denied though and clinical finishing helped him to a 6-5 win and Cup glory.

Handball Doubles defeat! St. Coman’s’ Damien Martin and Rikki O’Gara are out of the 60x30 Open Doubles after losing to experienced Wexford pair Tommy Hynes and Barry Goff last Saturday at Na Fianna in Dublin on a scoreline of 12-21, 14-21. Elsewhere, St. Coman’s’ Sean Rafferty and Brian Mannion had a good 21-13, 21-14, 21-19 win in the 60x30 Junior ‘C’ Doubles Connacht final held in Collooney, Co. Sligo last Sunday against Sligo pair Clive Slevin and Josian Oskoz.

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Kepak Roscommon SHC Semi-Finals

Athleague and Four  SEAMUS DUKE

It will be a repeat of last year’s final as Athleague and Four Roads emerged from the semi-finals last Saturday evening with a good bit to spare in each case. Both games were disappointing, but the final promises to be a closely fought

battle as Athleague bid to retain the Mickey Cunniffe Cup against their fierce rivals who have not won the title since 2015, which certainly constitutes a drought in Four Roads! In the opening game, Tremane just didn’t turn up on the day and they played very poorly. Even with Niall Kilroy back in their ranks they never raised a gallop against an

Athleague side that are improving with every outing. Robbie Fallon was on fire for the champions as they stamped their authority on the game early. Fallon fired home an exocet missile in the 20th minute for Atheague’s first goal, and when Cormac Kelly got their second goal in the opening minute of the second half it was curtains for Tremane.

Champions power through! ATHLEAGUE

4-12

TREMANE

0-10

On a bright and breezy summer’s evening, Athleague were in control from the start as Tremane never got to grips with the champions and were well beaten long before the finish. It was a low-key start as Athleague led by 0-4 to 0-2 at the end of the first quarter with Robbie Fallon (2), Eamon Flanagan, and Aengus Lyons on target for Athleague while Joe Brennan pointed two frees for Tremane. But once Fallon blasted home a great goal in the 20th minute after a super pass from Stephen Kilcommins, there was daylight between the sides and that’s the way it stayed. Tremane missed a litany of chances particularly from the placed ball, while down the other end Fallon and company were far more accurate and by half-time there were five points between them: Athleague 1-6 Tremane 0-4. Immediately on the re-start Cormac Kelly grabbed Athleague’s second goal on the rebound after Ben McGahon’s shot was blocked and it was damage limitation for Tremane after that despite the heroic efforts of the returning Niall Kilroy. In the 42nd minute Eamon Flanagan grabbed Athleague’s third goal, and when the same player fired home another goal five minutes later, Tremane’s dreams of a famous win against the ‘half-parish’ went up in smoke. Indeed their cause wasn’t helped when sub Conor Melia was shown a straight red card less than two minutes after coming on for Sean Mahony. Best for an impressive Athleague side on the day were Alan Moore, Niall Connolly, Gary Fallon, Aengus Lyons, Cormac Kelly and Robbie Fallon, while for a very disappointing Tremane, Peter Kellehan, Niall Kilroy and Niall Keenan never gave up the ghost. Athleague: David Connell; David

Stat Attack Wides: Athleague 12 (4 first half) Tremane 17 (9 first half) Red cards: Athleague 0 Tremane 1 (Conor Melia) Yellow cards: Athleague 4 (Alan Moore, Niall Connolly, Gary Fallon, Pat Nolan) Tremane 1 (Peter Kellehan) Man of the Match: Robbie Fallon (Athleague)

Athleague’s Robbie Fallon and Tremane’s Warren Boyle in action during last Saturday’s Kepak SHC Semi Final in Athleague. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Delaney, Alan Moore, Aaron Donnelly; Niall Connolly (0-1), Gary Fallon, Pat Nolan; Darragh Heavey, Aengus Lyons (0-3); Ben McGahon, Cormac Kelly (1-1), Stephen Kilcommns (0-1); Eoghan Coyle, Eamon Flanagan (2-1, 1 free), R Fallon (1-4). Subs: David Flaherty for Donnelly (37), Cian Murray (0-1) for Kilcommins (43), Paul Flaherty for Coyle and Thomas Clayton for Flanagan (56), Enda Naughton for Delany (58).

Tremane: Liam Óg Murray; Kevin Brennan, Peter Kellehan, Michael Kellehan (0-2 frees); Sean Melia, Joe Brennan (0-4, 3 frees). Michael Keaveney; Niall Kilroy (0-3, 1 free), John Brennan; Warren Boyle, Sean Mahony, Seamus Lynch, Aidan Casey, Niall Keenan (0-1). Subs: Brian Keenan for C Mahony (48), Cian O’Brien for John Brennan (50), Conor Melia for S Mahony (53). Referee: Johnny Cahill

Post-match reaction… Athleague manager Seamus Qualter was under no illusions following his side’s semi-final win over neighbours Tremane last Saturday. “We have a lot of work to do. It was a good enough performance but Tremane had a lot of wides but having said that we took our changes well and especially the two goals- and goals win matches. “Semi-finals are all about winning and

we have a nice break now (to the final) and a lot of the lads are busy with the football too playing with Fuerty but we just let them get on with it. We are delighted to be back in the final. “We had to take it game by game and we have players coming back like Aengus Lyons, Eamon Flanagan and Eoghan Coyle and there is competition for places now which is great. It’s good to have the time to prepare now and we will work hard ahead of the final”.

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Kepak Roscommon SHC Semi-Finals

Roads in ﬁnal showdown Athleague were by far the better team on the day but Tremane will rue missing so many chances, particularly from frees. Indeed, they shot a total of 17 wides and tried four different free takers throughout the match without much success. Athleague shot eleven wides themselves but Seamus Qualter and his management team will be very happy

going into the final as there is plenty of room for improvement for an Athleague side well capable of defending their title. It was a similar story in the second game as Four Roads got a grip of the game early on and had Pearses in trouble from the first quarter. Indeed, at one stage Four Roads led by ten points (1-8 to 0-1) with James

Cunniffe poking home a rebound in the 24th minute for the goal. Four Roads led by nine points at the break and never looked in any trouble at all and with Cathal Dolan superb form from frees and play, a 14-point win did not flatter them on the day against a very disappointing Pearses side.

Pearses’ Evan Kelly trying to get past Four Roads’ Conor Coyle during last Saturday’s Kepak Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final in Athleague. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Four Roads on a mission FOUR ROADS

2-18

PÁDRAIG PEARSES 0-10 Four Roads are determined to get their hands back on the Mickey Cunniffe Cup and they continued their good form against a disappointing Pearses side in the second semi-final. The ‘Black and Amber’ led by 1-8 to 0-1 after 25 minutes and Pearses had no answer to the power play of the likes of Shane Curley, Micheal Kelly, Noel Fallon and Cathal Dolan in particular. With Dolan unerring from frees and play, Four Roads quickly ran up an impressive scoring tally and when James Cunniffe pulled first-time to the net in the 25th minute after Conor Mulry’s shot was blocked, there were ten points between the teams. Pearses never managed a point from play in the opening half and had to rely on Cathal Kelly’s frees for scores. At half-time Four Roads led by 1-9 to 0-4. Pearses enjoyed their best spell in the third quarter when they hit four points without reply to reduce the margin to six by the 45th minute. But Four Roads flexed their muscles once again and sped off into the distance in the final quarter. Cathal Dolan scored their second goal in the 58th minute and they were also on

target with some very well taken points as they swept aside the challenge of their near neighbours. Make no mistake, Four Roads are on a mission this year and Athleague will have to play very well to deny them a return to the summit of Roscommon hurling. Jamie Lawlor, Michael Kelly, Cormac Coyle Shane Curley, Noel Fallon, Conor Mulry and the outstanding Cathal Dolan were the stars for Four Roads on the day while for a very disappointing Pearses outfit, Aaron Fehily, Cathal Kelly and Shane Naughton had their moments. Four Roads: David Dowd; Oisin Campbell, Jamie Lawlor, Martin McLoughlin; Cormac Coyle, Micheal Kelly, Jack Donnelly (0-1); Shane Curley (0-1, s/l), Conor Coyle; Cathal Dolan (1-10, 6 frees), Noel Fallon (0-3), Padraig Kelly (0-1); James Fitzmaurice, Conor Mulry (0-1), James Cunniffe (1-0). Subs: Niall Hynes for Fitzmaurice (38), Donal Kelly for Donnelly (43), Brendan Mulry (0-1) for Cunniffe (50), Niall Hynes for Fallon (56). Pádraig Pearses: Thomas Sweeney; Matthew Comerford, Eoghan Cogavan, Luke Corbett; Evan Kelly, Aaron Fehily, Paul Dolan; Mike Donoghue, Cathal Kelly (0-8, 6 frees, s/l); Shane Naughton (0-1), Eoghan Costello, Leon Fehily; Oisin Kelly (0-1), David Loughnane, Keelan Daly. Subs: Karl Fehily for Kelly and Jamie Donoghue for Daly (h/t),

Mikey Kelly for L Fehily and Jamie Curley for Costello (63). Referee: Vincent Burke

Stat Attack Wides: Four Roads 11 (5 first half) Pearses 9 (4 first half) Red cards: None Yellow cards: Four Roads 1 (Noel Fallon) Pearses 3 (Eoghan Costello, Keelan Daly, Karl Fehily) Man of the Match: Cathal Dolan (Four Roads)

Post-match reaction… Four Roads talisman Micheal Kelly said it was a case of ‘mission accomplished’ following last Saturday’s semi-final win over Pádraig Pearses. He said: “Our aim from the beginning of the year was to get back into the final and we are there now. We had come up short the last three years but we have put in a huge effort this year. It’s going to be a massive test against Athleague but we are looking forward to it now. “We played well on the day and we pulled away in the last fifteen minutes but it was a tough game. It’s never easy playing against Pádraig Pearses. We are where we want to be now and Athleague and Four Roads always bring out the best in each other so it will be a great final”.

Four Roads goalkeeper David Dowd in action during last Saturday’s Kepak Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final between Four Roads and Pádraig Pearses in Athleague. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Final round of group matches in IFC Mulryan Construction IFC (Round Three) Ahead of this weekend’s action in the Mulryan Construction Intermediate Football Championship, Seamus Duke looks ahead to what promises to be a thrilling climax…

Group A The situation: What we know for definite in Group A is that Tulsk and Creggs have both qualified for the quarter-finals. Kilbride v Kilglass on Saturday in Strokestown at 4.30 pm Kilbride have struggled without talisman Conor Devaney and they will have their work cut out here against a Kilglass side which has played well despite losing both their fixtures so far. There may not be much between the teams but Kilglass look the better bet to escape from the relegation playoffs.

Prediction: Kilglass Gaels Tulsk v Creggs on Saturday in Dr. Hyde Park at 4.30 pm This will decide who tops the group as both sides are already through. Tulsk have been impressive in their two wins so far and look to have too much for a Creggs side who have done well so far but this may be a step up for them. Prediction: Tulsk

Group B The situation: This is one of the tightest of all the groups because the only thing we know for definite is that Castlerea St. Kevin’s won’t be involved in a relegation play-off. Éire Óg v St. Barry’s on Sunday in Loughglynn at 4.30 pm

BREAKING BALL

Shannon Gaels v Castlerea St. Kevin’s on Sunday in Croghan at 4.30 pm Castlerea have been motoring nicely with two good wins under their belts but they will be tested here. If they want to entertain serious notions about winning the title then they would need to be victorious here. Prediction: Castlerea St. Kevin’s

Group C The situation: This is another very tight group as the only certain thing is that St. Dominic’s will not be involved in a relegation play-off.

Kilmore v St. Dominic’s on Sunday in Kilmore at 2 pm A fascinating match in prospect here which could be the game of the day in the Intermediate championship. Kilmore on their own patch are very hard to beat and although Dominic’s had a great win against Oran in the last round they could come up short. Prediction: Kilmore St. Aidan’s v Oran on Sunday in Ballyforan at 2 pm Oran were shocked by St. Dominic’s in the last round and they missed a litany of chances to win but couldn’t manage it. Aidan’s will point to a very good draw with St. Dominic’s on their first outing but they were well beaten by Kilmore in round two. If Oran can get their act together they can win it. Prediction: Oran

Tisrara youngsters clinch title in extra-time Roscommon U-21 Hurling Championship Final

Roscommon Masters edged by Donegal All-Ireland Masters Football Semi-Final

DONEGAL

1-11

ROSCOMMON

1-10

Donegal edged out Roscommon by a single point in Sligo last Saturday in a match that Roscommon could easily have won but several missed chances throughout were to prove costly. Roscommon were much the better team early on and led by four points at one stage. But Donegal took over at midfield after that and a goal from Peter Devlin helped them into a five-point lead against the breeze. However, a fisted

Home advantage should count here as Éire Óg have a win against Shannon Gaels in the bank already and Shannon Gaels went on to put up a huge score against St. Barry’s in the last round. Prediction: Éire Óg

goal from Donal Carroll and a Gary Cox point meant there was only a point between the teams at half-time. Roscommon edged ahead in the third quarter with points from Donal Carroll and David Scahill and the sides were level as the final whistle approached. But Donegal kicked on with two late points and despite a Darragh Shine pointed free Roscommon could not get the equaliser.

GAA Results King and Moffatt Building Service JAFC (Group A) St. Brigid’s 2-12 Elphin 0-5 Pádraig Pearses 2-6 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 0-11 King and Moffatt Building Services JBFC (Group A) Michael Glavey’s 3-8 Shannon Gaels 1-6 King and Moffatt Building Services JBFC (Group B) Kilbride 3-9 St. Croan’s 1-9 King and Moffatt Building Services JBFC (Group C) Boyle 2-10 Strokestown 0-15 Kepak Senior Hurling Championship SemiFinals Athleague 4-12 Tremane 0-10 Four Roads 2-18 Pádraig Pearses 0-10

Fixtures Friday, September 6th King and Moffatt Building Service JAFC (Group A) (8.15 pm) At Kilbride: Elphin v Pádraig Pearses At Ballyforan: Roscommon Gaels v St. Brigid’s King and Moffatt Building Services JBFC (Group B) (8 pm) At Kilbride: Kilbride v St. Aidan’s

FOUR ROADS

3-20

ATHLEAGUE-TREMANE

1-16

(After extra-time)  SEAMUS DUKE

On the face of it a ten-point beating would suggest a very one-sided encounter but that was far from the truth as it was only in extra-time that Four Roads pulled away to win easily. In normal time this was a cracking game and was way better fare than the two senior semi-finals at the same venue two days earlier. In fact, Athleague-Tremane could have won it late on as they were denied two frees deep in injury-time by referee Johnny Cahill which looked blatant fouls. A point at that stage would have given them a sensational victory but at the end of the day Four Roads deserved to win it as they brought on a number of subs like Jack Donnelly and Sean Trundle who turned the game in their favour after they looked to be in deep trouble. Athleague-Tremane were

in control in the opening half with the aid of the breeze. With Liam Óg Murray, Oisin Lyons, Ben McGahon, Cian Murray and Eoghan Coyle outstanding, they led by 0-10 to 0-3 by the 20th minute with McGahon on target with five frees. But Niall Hynes, who was Four Roads’ key man on the day, fired home a great goal in the 26th minute which kept his side in the game. Two minutes later Aaron Lyons blasted home a goal for AthleagueTremane and by half-time they led by 1-13 to 1-5. Four Roads were much better after the break with Donnelly and Trundle on board. They slowly chipped away at the AthleagueTremane lead with Hynes majestic from frees. However, Athleague-Tremane were holding out and it was not until the third minute of injury-time that James Cunniffe finally tied up the

At Athleague: Fuerty v St. Croan’s

Saturday, September 7th Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC (Group A) (6.15 pm) At Dr. Hyde Park: St. Croan’s v St. Brigid’s At Strokestown: Elphin v Fuerty Mulryan Construction IFC (Group A) (4.30 pm) At Strokestown: Kilbride v Kilglass Gaels At Dr. Hyde Park: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Creggs King and Moffatt Building Service JAFC (Group B) (5.30 pm) At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v St. Joseph’s At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Ballinameen King and Moffatt Building Services JAFC (Group C) (5.30 pm) At Western Gaels: Western Gaels v St. Ronan’s At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v St. Michael’s King and Moffatt Building Services JBFC (Group B) At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Oran. 6 pm

Sunday, September 8th Hodson Bay Hotels SFC (Group B) At Strokestown: Strokestown v St. Faithleach’s. 12 pm At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Michael Glavey’s. 2 pm Hodson Bay Hotels SFC (Group C) At Western Gaels: Western Gaels v Boyle. 3 pm

Pictured is the Four Roads U-21 team which won the county title at the expense of Athleague-Tremane in Athleague on Monday night.

scores at 1-15 apiece. There was only one team in the contest in extra-time as Athleague-Tremane managed just one more point. Brendan Mulry blasted home a brilliant goal in the 69th minute and three pointed frees from Hynes saw the Tisrara men ahead by 2-18 to 1-15 at half-time in extratime. Cian Murray pointed for Athleague-Tremane but two more points from Hynes and another welltaken goal from Brendan Mulry saw Four Roads sweep to the title.

Four Roads: Adam Donnelly; Paddy Kenny, Patrick Lynch, John Why; Cormac Coyle, Johnny Mulry, John Donoghue; Diarmuid Treacy, Darragh McCarthy; Aidan Clogher, Niall Hynes (112, 8 frees), Paddy Gannon; Brendan Mulry (2-2), James Cunniffe (0-3, 1 s/l), Sean Clogher. Subs: Sean Trundle (0-1) for S Clogher (23), Jack Donnelly (0-1) for Gannon (h/t), Dara Finneran for Donoghue (h/t), Trevor Fallon (0-1) for McCarthy (45), Cathal Dowd for Why (45) Oisin Campbell for A Clogher (75).

At Woodmount: Pádraig Pearses v Clann na nGael. 4.30 pm Mulryan Construction IFC (Group B) (4.30 pm) At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v St. Barry’s At Croghan: Shannon Gaels v Castlerea St. Kevin’s Mulryan Construction IFC (Group C) (2 pm) At Kilmore: Kilmore v St. Dominic’s At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Oran

Underage update Friday, September 6th Earley Consulting MFC Division One At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v St. Dominic’s. 8 pm Percy French Hotel U-14 FC Division Three At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Tulsk Lord Edwards. 7 pm

Saturday, September 7th Casey’s Supermacs U-12 Summer Football League Division Four At James Timothy Park, Éire Óg v Oran. 6.30 pm Biesty Construction U-12 Summer Football League Division Five (11 am) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Boyle At Kilronan Park: St. Ronan’s v St. Michael’s At Parc Naomh Bearra: St. Barry’s v Western Gaels Integrated Risk Solutions U-12 Summer Football League Division Six (11 am) At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Clann na nGael

Athleague-Tremane: Joey Killian; Adam Farrell, Seamus Lynch, Conor Lavin; Naoise Coyle, Liam Óg Murray (0-1), Oisin Lyons; Ben McGahon (0-7, 6 frees), Kevin Brennan; Jack Naughton, Cian Murray (0-6), Danny Arnold; Cian O’Brien (0-1), Eoghan Coyle, Jack McGahon. Subs: Aaron Lyons (1-1) for Arnold (27), Emmet Quinn for Naughton (47), Ethan Glennon for J McGahon (63), Michel Brennan for Lavin (63). Referee: Johnny Cahill

At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Roscommon Gaels At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Aidan’s

Sunday, September 8th RBK Chartered Accountants U-14 FC Division One (11 am) At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg/MIchael Glavey’s v Western Gaels At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Roscommon Gaels At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Boyle Campion Insurance U-14 FC Division Two (11 am) At: Kilbride: Kilbride v Strokestown At Woodmount: Kilglass Gaels-St. Barry’s v Pádraig Pearses At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Kilmore/Shannon Gaels/ St. Ronan’s The Percy French Hotel U-14 FC Division Three (11 am) At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v St. Ciaran’s. At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Faithleach’s. ‘Support Hospice’ U-14 FC Division Four (11 am) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Clann na nGael At Nash Park: Western Gaels v Pádraig Pearses At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Kilmore/Shannon Gaels/St. Ronan’s FRS Fencing U-16 FC Division One At Woodmount: Pádraig Pearses v Clann na nGael. 3 pm

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SportsPeople Hodson Bay Hotel Group Roscommon SFC (Round Three)

Make or break weekend in senior championship! This weekend sees the Roscommon Senior Football Championship group stages draw to a conclusion, and with many questions still to be answered ahead of knockout stages, Seamus Duke takes a look at the possible permutations.

Group A The situation: The only thing definite in this group is that Fuerty cannot end up in a relegation play-off and St. Brigid’s cannot top the group. The top three teams in each group will remain in the championship with the bottom team playing off for relegation. Group positions will be decided on head-tohead if only two teams are involved, scoring difference will be used if there are three or more requiring separation. Elphin v Fuerty on Saturday in Strokestown at 6.15 pm The formbook was thrown out the window so many times in round two that one has to be very cautious this week with so much at stake. When I saw Elphin easily deal with the threat of St. Brigid’s on day one I presumed that they would have no difficulty with St. Croan’s, but how wrong I was! Fuerty have given a fantastic account of themselves in their inaugural senior campaign and were unlucky not to have taken two points against St. Brigid’s. If Fintan Cregg is back it will be a boost to Elphin. On the basis that he will be available, Peter Carney’s men can get something out of this match. Prediction: Draw St. Croan’s v St. Brigid’s on Saturday at Dr. Hyde Park at 6.15 pm Who would have predicted that this game could decide who will play in the relegation battle? Croan’s were very poor against Fuerty on day one but were a completely different outfit against Elphin in the last round. On their best form they are well capable of troubling a Brigid’s side who are certainly in transition. However, with Niall McInerney, Brian Stack, Ian Kilbride, Pádraig Kelly and Ronan Stack on board I am expecting Brigid’s to edge home and avoid a relegation play-off. This is definitely our ‘Game of the Weekend’ with so much at stake. Prediction: St. Brigid’s

Group B The situation: In this group two things are certain, Roscommon Gaels

Group A: St. Brigid’s will face St. Croan’s this weekend and both sides will be hoping to avoid being dragged into a relegation play-off.

have qualified for the quarter-finals and Michael Glavey’s definitely can’t end up in a relegation play-off. The match between St. Faithleach’s and Strokestown is the big one here. Roscommon Gaels v Michael Glavey’s on Sunday at Lisnamult at 2 pm Unbeaten Roscommon Gaels were impressive against St. Faithleach’s and will want to preserve their record against Glavey’s on home turf. Scott Oates and Cian Connolly won’t be available this time around but Mark Healy and Mark Nally could return for the town team. Glavey’s were not as impressive in round two as they had been in the opening round. However, they have plenty of good players and this could be a very entertaining game. The Gaels should have enough to edge it but it could be close. Prediction: Roscommon Gaels Strokestown v St. Faithleach’s on Sunday in Strokestown at 12 noon Another contender for ‘Game of the Weekend’ as Faithleach’s face a ‘must win’ encounter against their neighbours who will need at least a draw to keep them away from a relegation scenario. If Ciaráin Murtagh is back for the Ballyleague side it would be a huge boost for them. Despite the excellent result against Michael Glavey’s in round two, Strokestown are without several prominent players for a variety of reasons which could cost them dearly. With Ciaráin Murtagh back, a hesitant vote goes to Faithleach’s. Prediction: St. Faithleach’s

Group C The situation: In this group two things are certain, Pádraig Pearses have qualified for the quarter-finals and Clann na nGael are out of the senior championship and will be involved in the relegation battle. Pádraig Pearses v Clann na nGael on Sunday at Woodmount at 4.30 pm No one could have predicted that this match would fall into the category of ‘dead rubber’ when the fixtures were announced! The shocking capitulation of Clann against Boyle has seen them ruled out of contention and Pearses will be hoping to preserve their unbeaten run to top the group. Pat Flanagan’s men have been winning but have not been hugely impressive so far. They should continue winning here though. Prediction: Pádraig Pearses Western Gaels v Boyle on Sunday in Frenchpark at 3 pm Both sides are through and come into this match hoping for a moraleboosting win ahead of bigger games to come. Boyle were superb as they dismantled Clann in the last round and Evan McGrath, Tadgh McKenna, Cillian Cox, Seanie Purcell, Enda and Donie Smith and Cian McKeon were all very prominent. Western Gaels have been playing well and will test Boyle on Sunday with the Cregg brothers, Seanie McDermott, Kevin Higgins and the returning Ciaran Cafferky all playing well. There won’t be much in it. If Boyle can put two good displays back-to-back, they can win narrowly. Prediction: Boyle

Group B: Diarmuid Murtagh and St. Faithleach’s face a ‘must win’ game against neighbours Strokestown this Sunday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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