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Roscommon has formally lost its status as a Divisional Garda HQ in a development which will be seen as a significant downgrading move. Roscommon has been the HQ for the Roscommon/Longford Divisional area for many years. However, on Wednesday, An Garda Síochána announced a restructuring of Garda Regions and Divisions. Roscommon will now be in a new division encompassing counties Mayo, Roscommon and Longford. The HQ for the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Division will be in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Deputy Denis Naughten said that he is deeply disappointed that the Garda Commissioner “ignored his call” for Roscommon to retain its divisional HQ status due to its geographic location. (See page 5).
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So, how was your week? Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful! I got in touch with my inner farmer! You wha’? I got in touch with my inner farmer! I don’t get it… Well, I don’t really have a farming background…I wouldn’t know one farm implement from another…to call a spade a spade. Go on… But I made contact with my inner farmer this week! Don’t tell me you joined the blockades…? No! I joined most of the farmers in Ireland…at the Ploughing Championships! Okay, very good. Nice folk? Oh, salt of the earth! I heard the crowds were huge… Yes, you’d be surprised at how many people in Ireland are involved in farming – and ploughing itself! I was amazed. And I was really surprised to discover that many of the most familiar faces in Ireland are actually farmers! Wha’? Well, I must have seen about 100 politicians, several TV personalities, lots of sports people, there was even a guy off Love Island! Who’d have thought they were all farmers in their spare time! I saw Joe Duffy! Where does he get the time? I guess he does his milking before and after Liveline… Eh, I don’t think you quite get it…I don’t think you fully realise why they all flock there. They’re not necessarily
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actually active in farming…some of them are looking for votes in the next election. You mean Greg from Love Island is running for election? No! Well, not that I know of. What I mean is…a lot of the politicians that you saw at the ploughing in Carlow were there to press the flesh, you know, to mingle…to be seen. NOT NECESSARILY ACTUAL FARMERS! Some of them wouldn’t know the difference between a horse and a bull…even if a lot of them are fairly familiar with ‘bull’.
What we liked… Ireland made an impressive start at the Rugby World Cup, defeating Scotland 27-3, with Roscommon’s Jack Carty very much playing his part. Just now, we’re big in Japan….
What we didn’t like… This week we report on another disgusting instance of illegal dumping (in south Roscommon this time). Meanwhile, on Tuesday morning, we encountered a ‘charming’ sight – the contents of a large plastic bag of rubbish strewn all over the MAIN Roscommon to Athlone road, about a mile from the county town. So irresponsible!
Our Alternative Awards The ‘Best Monty Python Impersonation’ Award Boris. Brexit. That Supreme Court call on the PM’s decision to shut down Parliament. The Speaker (our friend, Mr. Bercow) licking his lips. Jeremy Corbyn…a disaster, or a man of destiny? All quite bizarre. Meanwhile, we wait…
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Ah, that explains why Leo was so awkward…he was posing with a vintage plough. He did look outside his comfort zone, now that you mention it…had a quick word with him, very pleasant. I also saw Joe Duffy…and I met Marty Morrissey. What an atmosphere! Huge crowds! Great fun! So, you’re hooked on the farming now, are you? In touch with your inner farmer, you say? Well, I might just develop an interest, you never know. I might acquire a little plot of land, a few animals, grow my own produce, etc. You never know! Anything Joe and Marty and Leo can do, I can do! For the last time…THEY’RE NOT NECESSARILY INTO FARMING. Leo…networking. Joe…talking. Marty…being Marty, man of the people. It’s a social event! It’s a phenomenon! Well, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Were you there for long? Spent one day there, then back to work, then off for the weekend. Life’s good! Ah, the weekend…I take it you got up bright and early on Sunday morning to watch the rugby? Yes, what a performance! And didn’t our man, Roscommon’s Jack Carty, do well! Excellent! I expect the whole nation was watching the rugby! Come on Ireland! Do you think Leo was watching the rugby? Oh definitely. After all, doesn’t he sing the praises of people who ‘get up early in the morning’?
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The remaining blockades at meat factories were (thankfully) stood down in recent days. The protesting farmers made the right decision and are to be commended for doing so. Their calls for better prices should now be heeded. The deal which was recently struck between the various stakeholders in the beef industry must now be implemented with conviction and in good faith – and without delay.
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PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor
The glory game… The Roscommon Senior Football Championship is warming up nicely. Roscommon Gaels are very much a form team, powering into the semi-finals with another good win last weekend, this time against a gallant Elphin. The Gaels certainly won’t want any hype to threaten the hope…but suffice to say they are real live contenders this season. Padraig Pearses and Boyle have both been going along very nicely too. Pearses had a big win against perennial heavyweights St. Brigid’s at the weekend…the Woodmount club definitely putting down a firm marker as we move to the business end of the championship. Boyle maintained their free-scoring form, defeating Michael Glavey’s as the Ballinlough side struggled to contain the Boyle attack. There is so much to admire about Fuerty GAA Club and how they go about their business on and off the field. The club has made great strides in recent years and has enjoyed a terrific campaign at senior level. Their run came to a very dignified end on Sunday when they lost out by two points to Strokestown. It’s great to see a strong Strokestown team…the club/area has long produced teams of flair and quality to grace the game in Roscommon. Finally, a word of congratulations to a team from my own neck of the woods…Kilglass Gaels, who won the Ladies Intermediate Final last weekend.
Kevin’s book Staying with GAA matters, and former Roscommon manager and long-time RTE pundit Kevin McStay has been putting pen to paper. The launch of his memoir tonight (Thursday) in the Abbey Hotel
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promises to be a big social event. It will be very interesting to see McStay’s perspective on his recent tenure as Roscommon manager, firstly in the ill-fated ‘dream team’ arrangement with Fergal O’Donnell, and then in a more conventional solo capacity. ‘The Pressure Game: Walking the walk on the county sideline’ is a memoir written with Liam Hayes. It promises to be a fascinating and insightful read.
Missing Miriam Naturally – when I recovered from the shock – I rang the Editor of Life Magazine (Sunday Independent) to make my complaint. “I bought the Sunday Independent yesterday” I explained to the Editor, who listened with ill-disguised impatience. I told him that once I had released the Life Magazine from the various sections, I was of course stunned to discover the great omission. “What great omission?” he asked, with a sigh. “I’ll tell you what great omission!” I said, proceeding to tell him. “There was no cover photo of Miriam O’Callaghan, and no eight-page spread on her inside the magazine!” I said, with feeling. Stunned by the extraordinary revelation, the Editor apologised profusely and promised that normal service will resume soon. It was, he admitted, a horrendous oversight. Miriam, he assured me, would very soon return to her natural home. I don’t know who’s going to break it to Claire Byrne (or Marty Morrissey).
One studio, three big egos! I quite like Sky Sports’ unlikely new pundit, Jose Mourinho (Latest appearance: ‘The Main Event’ last
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The Souness/Mourinho/Keane combination worked well enough, but I honestly think they were tiptoeing around one another, none of the three quite ready to presume to assume the ‘top dog’ role just yet
Sunday…cue usual excessive hype). Pundit Mourinho is more likeable than tedious, dramatic, self-indulgent Manager Mourinho…in fact some of his tactical insights are fascinating, his knowledge of the game making him quite an interesting addition to the Sky panel. On Sunday, it was a heavyweight panel…Graeme Souness, Mourinho and Roy Keane…a lot of ego on show, each guest trying hard to come across as the coolest! (A nervous minute or two for any Sky Sports employee who met those three in the elevator!). The Souness/Mourinho/Keane combination worked well enough, but I honestly think they were tiptoe-
ing around one another, none of the three quite ready to presume to assume the ‘top dog’ role just yet. If anything, there seemed to be a bit of deference to Mourinho. Solid enough then, if not exactly brilliant, from a line-up that looks mouth-watering on paper. A lot more pedestrian than the often brilliant Brady/Dunphy/Giles dream team of times past (on RTE). Mourinho never reached great heights as a player, but this trio would have been a very interesting midfield combination…Souness and Keane intimidating anyone who came near them, Mourinho wearing opponents down by shrugging his shoulders, raising an eyebrow and
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Funny phone call I see Donald Trump’s in all sorts of trouble again, this time for allegedly bad-mouthing potential Presidential election rival Joe Biden in a phone call to the President of the Ukraine. But hey, isn’t the newly-elected President of the Ukraine a comedian? Yeah? So what’s the big deal? I mean, what’s wrong with two comedians comparing/discussing material in a phone call?
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Roscommon loses Garda HQ status PAUL HEALY
Roscommon has formally lost its status as a Divisional Garda HQ in a development which will be seen as a significant downgrading move. When An Garda Síochána announced the locations of new Regional and Divisional Headquarters on Wednesday, it emerged that Roscommon Town Garda Station was losing its longestablished status as a divisional HQ. Roscommon has been the HQ for the Roscommon/Longford Divisional area for many years. An Garda Síochána announced that, arising from a nationwide restructuring, the number of Garda Regions will reduce from six to four and the number of Garda Divisions from 28 to 19.
Roscommon will now be in a new division encompassing counties Mayo, Roscommon and Longford. The HQ for the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Division will be in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. The new Operating Model has already commenced with the amalgamation of Regions and will be introduced into Divisions on a phased basis. An Garda Síochána said that a wide range of operational factors have been considered when deciding where the new Regional and Divisional Headquarters should be based. These factors included: population, geography, projected growth, crime trends and workload across a range of work streams.
Deputy Denis Naughten has said that he is deeply disappointed that the Garda Commissioner “ignored his call” for Roscommon Town to retain its divisional HQ status due to its geographic location. Addressing Commissioner Drew Harris in Leinster House last week Denis Naughten
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pointed out that Roscommon Town was the most central location to base the Chief Superintendent for the new Mayo-Roscommon/ Longford Division. Deputy Naughten also sought assurances that Superintendents currently based in District Headquarters such as Roscommon, Castlerea, Ballinasloe and Athlone would not be moved to the Divisional Headquarters.
Responding, the Commissioner stated that he was determined that Superintendents would remain in the Districts and that they would not be accommodated in the reorganised Divisional Headquarters. He also assured Denis Naughten that the new divisional boundaries would not act as a barrier to Gardaí who wished to relocate back to rural counties like Roscommon and Galway.
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The first of two fundraising table quiz nights for the MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Roscommon branch will be held in The Grove Lounge, Ballymoe on Friday, September 27th. The quiz starts at approximately 8.30 pm. Teams of four. €10 per person. All are welcome. There will be a raffle and prizes on the night. For more information, contact Bridín M. Connelly on 086-7914580. The Glencastle Lounge in Glinsk will host the second quiz night on Friday, November 8th, starting at 8.30 pm.
A Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Thursday, October 10th, organised by the Legion of Mary. If you are interested in travelling, please contact 087-2445753.
Roscommon Ladybirds, Brownies, Girl Guides All Roscommon Ladybirds, Brownies, Girl Guides (and Senior Branch) units will return this week. Ladybirds on Monday from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Brownies on Wednesday from 6.15 pm to 7.30 pm. Girl Guides and Senior Branch on Wednesday from 7.45 pm to 9 pm. New members welcome in all units. New Leaders are always welcome. For more information, contact 0872854769.
Roscommon Town ICA Guild The monthly meeting of Roscommon Town ICA Guild takes place on Tuesday, October 1st 2019 at 8 pm in Hannon’s Hotel. Following the meeting, local historian Albert Siggins will give a presentation on the history of Roscommon Town. A good attendance by all members would be appreciated on the night. If anybody is interested in joining our group please contact 086-8230754 for more information.
The Johnny Cash Gospel Tribute Concert A Johnny Cash Gospel Tribute Concert presented by David Kelly will take place on Thursday, October 3rd at 8 pm at the Light for the People Church, 1-2, Brogan’s Lane, Roscommon Town. Admission is free. Bring your friends. All are welcome! For more information contact 086-0838362.
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Tenders for 50-bed unit at Portiuncula ready to issue Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins says Health Minister Simon Harris will visit Portiuncula Hospital in the coming weeks. She was speaking after it emerged that tenders are now ready to be issued in relation to a new 50-bed unit at Portiuncula Hospital. The news was announced by Minister Simon Harris at a special Oireachtas briefing organised by Galway County Council in Leinster House on Wednesday.
Senator Hopkins said the Minister pledged that the 50-bed replacement unit will open in 2022. “These works will include the construction of a replacement 50-bed ward block, fire safety works and a lift replacement programme”. Deputy Eugene Murphy said: “This is great news for Portiuncula Hospital”. Senator Hopkins concluded: “Minister Harris has committed to visiting the hospital in the coming weeks”.
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NewsPeople newsbriefs 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.
Roscommon Wellness Workshop on October 7th 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.
Cllr Naughten to seek update on new Tuam Road Cllr. John Naughten says he will be seeking an update on the upgrade works to take place on the new Tuam Road at the next meeting of the Athlone Municipal District. “I will be seeking an update on the moving of the Part 8 on the upgrade of the new Tuam Road which incorporates footpaths, lighting, surface works and a roundabout at the junction with the Taughmaconnell road. “I will be asking when this matter will be brought to a meeting of Roscommon County Council to allow these works to progress”. Cllr. Naughten states that he will also request a pedestrian crossing being built at Cloonakilla N.S. “In addition, I will be seeking a pedestrian crossing at Cloonakilla NS. The school is located in a very busy position on this road and a pedestrian crossing is needed to ensure the safety of those crossing to and from the school”.
Talk on gardening and trees is in aid of Haitian orphanage Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon are hosting a talk on the functions and values of trees and gardening in aid of an orphanage in Haiti. The talk will be given by John McCullen, former Superintendent of Phoenix Park and will be hosted by the Guild of Catholic Nurses (Roscommon branch) on Monday, September 30th at 8 pm. This talk is in aid of the Haiti orphanage ‘Our Little Brothers & Sisters’. Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world where many children are orphaned at a very young age. Young people with developmental difficulties are often abandoned with the orphanage coming to their rescue. Care, nutrition, safety and education are provided, thanks to the generosity of many. All support appreciated. There are spot prizes on the night with admission €5. For further information, contact Mary on 086-8136365.
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Miriam’s MUSINGS Is gender neutral parenting a novelty fad? Words of wit and wisdom with MIRIAM KERINS
As a parent, I have to say that while I’m extremely tolerant and understanding of the overall concept, I think insisting on raising a child gender neutral without giving that child a choice is a bit over the top. There, I’ve said it. Now I apologise if I’ve upset any of my lovely readers who may, (like UK parents Jake England-Johns and Hobbit Humphrey), have decided to keep their kids’ genders a secret in order to protect them from “the gender bias that society places on children”. Look, I salute these parents, and fully respect their right to raise their children in this way, but…have they taken society’s gender bias issues a bit too far? I only ask because I’m personally at odds with the whole coercive parenting trend, and I do wonder if this couple and those of their ilk are simply buying into some fashionable fad. If this is the case, isn’t it possible that this brand of parenting may create a heap of awkward predicaments and confusion for their child(ren) down the line? To be honest, when my girls were small, I suppose I took a pragmatic approach to parenting by eliminating the stereotypical gender-specific items. That’s to say, when it came to toys, I was just as happy buying them so-called male-associated train sets or trucks and dressing them in blue dungarees and shirts, as I was buying them Barbie dolls and prams and slipping them into pink princess dresses. Like most parents, I encouraged my girls to play football and enrolled them in the local GAA team just as quickly as I enrolled them in ballet and drama classes. And, had I given birth to two boys, I’d have done the same with them. Yes, if any son of mine wanted to play with a doll I’d have bought him one – and God help anyone who sneered or made a negative comment. However, unlike the England-Johns-Humphrey family, I would never have denied my kids the right to know or to embrace their specific genders, because to my way of thinking, a person’s gender is defined by the assignment of their sex organs. It is the state of being either a male or a female. But I also understand and fully accept that for many, gender is not a case of simple bi-
ology. Therefore, thankfully, due to changes in society’s shifts and mindsets, those who have been living in turmoil and are at odds with their gender and who wish to choose it for themselves can now do so without fear of isolation or exclusion. In fact, if my granddaughter came to me tomorrow and said I want to identify as gender neutral nana, I’d be delighted for her. I’d hug her, tell her how much I adore and love her and congratulate her on making her decision. I’d encourage and support her to explore her choices without fear of restrictions. And you know why, readers? Because it would be her decision, not her mother’s, and not anybody else’s…hers and hers alone. She’s 12 years’ old, she’s well into puberty, and because we’re an all-inclusive, compassionate family, she knows the full facts of life, (not the ‘babies are a gift from the stork’ Disney version). And I’d feel that we, as her supportive family, had done a good job of raising an independent child who can and who does, (because she’s allowed to), make her own choices. I’m enormously respectful and I fully em-
brace gender neutrality, and gender non-conforming. I see it as a person’s right to choose. What I don’t embrace, and what I will never support, is a parent(s) who believes it’s their right to coercively raise a child as if he/she were some form of experimental clone used to stick their own two fingers up to society. No parent, and I don’t care how fashionable they think they are, has a right to refer to their child, (who is a human being), by the pronouns ‘they’, ‘them’, or in some instances as an ‘it’, as is now trendy. In fact, I found it very difficult to roll my eyes back into the forward position and keep my big mouth shut when I overheard a woman in my daughter’s salon say she was expecting a ‘theybie’. Yes, apparently that’s a label some supercool parents are placing on their unborn/new-born, clearly forgetting that there’s an innocent little individual human at the centre of their pregnancy…a beautiful individual whose mental wellbeing, and whose physical and emotional needs must, whether they decide to identify as male, female or as gender neutral, be treated as a priority and not as some chic novelty fad.
On yer bike…and support Western Alzheimer’s Roscommon! When a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, their condition can have a major impact not just on the patient themselves but on their entire family, causing emotional and financial stress, as well as care issues, to name but a few. Indeed, as a dementia diagnosis can be both devastating and heartbreaking, having someone who can provide our families with sensitive
and social support as well as being able to offer assistance regarding the range of services available within our communities is vital. With that in mind readers, I’d like to ask any bikers among you if you’d be so kind as to support a local Motorcycle Run taking place on behalf on the Western Alzheimer’s Society’s Roscommon voluntary committee organised by the
lovely, caring Roscommon bikers. Now, despite the fact I’m considered a woman who never misses an opportunity to get her leg over, (my bike… calm down), I’m annoyed that on this occasion, due to being incapacitated in a surgical boot, I’m unable to take part! However, for those of you who are available, the charity run leaves Hannon’s Hotel on the Athlone Road this Sun-
day (29th) at 11 am sharp. Registration starts at 10 am; it’ll be €20 per bike, and your route will take you through the lovely counties of Roscommon, Mayo, Galway and back home to Roscommon. All funds raised are in aid of the wonderful angels who are part of the Western Alzheimer’s Roscommon Voluntary Committee, with organisers assuring me that “everyone will be fed!”
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Are you planning to record a historic graveyard this year? Roscommon County Council, with the support of the Heritage Council, is now inviting applications for the Historic Graveyards Recording Project 2019. A maximum of three graveyards may be selected for this project. What does the project involve? For each graveyard we need a volunteer team of at least 4 people. The team will be shown how to draw a sketch map of the graveyard, number all the memorials and photograph them. They will be shown how to read the inscriptions, including the very old and hard to read ones. They will be shown how to upload the information they gather on to www.historicgraves.com where they will have a webpage for their graveyard. No experience is necessary as full training will be given by the Historic Graves team. The training for each volunteer team will take place over two days, on a Thursday and Friday in October/November 2019. One of your team must be computer literate and willing to type up the recordings gathered and enter them on to www.historicgraves.com. No experience is necessary as full training will be given by the Historic Graves team. See http://historicgraves.com/graveyard/ moore-south/ro-moso for a sample of work done to date in Roscommon. How do I apply? An information sheet and application form may be downloaded from Roscommon County Council’s website www. roscommoncoco.ie or may be obtained from the Heritage Office, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon,
Historic Graveyards Recording Project 2019 Roscommon County Council is now inviting applications from interested individuals or community groups to record a historic graveyard. A maximum of three graveyards will be selected for the project. A project information sheet and application form may be downloaded from Roscommon County Council’s website www.roscommoncoco.ie or may be obtained from the Heritage Office, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon, telephone (090) 6637205 or e-mail: heritage@roscommoncoco.ie Please return your application form in an envelope marked “Historic Graveyards Recording Project 2019” to: Heritage Office, Roscommon County Council, Áras on Chontae, Roscommon or by email to heritage@roscommoncoco.ie with “Historic Graveyards Recording Project 2019” in the subject line. The closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00pm on Monday 30th September 2019.
telephone (090) 6637205 or e-mail: heritage@ roscommoncoco.ie . Please return your application form in an envelope marked “Historic Graveyards Recording Project 2019” to: Heritage Office, Roscommon County Council, Áras on Chontae, Roscommon, F42 VR98 or by email to heritage@roscommoncoco.ie with “Historic Graveyards Recording project 2019” in the subject line. Application deadline is 5.00pm on Monday 30th September 2019. Late applications will not be considered.
Late applications will not be considered. All enquiries to Claudette Collins, Heritage Office - Telephone (090) 6637205 or e-mail: heritage@roscommoncoco.ie This project is an action of the County Roscommon Heritage Plan 2017-2021, funded by the Heritage Council & Roscommon County Council. Majella Hunt Director of Services
LEADER hosts Education and Training Fair Roscommon LEADER Partnership will host the Roscommon Education and Training Fair on Wednesday, 9th of October 2019 from 11 am-2.30 pm in Kilbride Community Centre, Roscommon. The Education Fair, now in its sixth year, is funded under the SICAP programme. Approximately 40 national universities and colleges and local education providers will exhibit, with students from secondary schools from County Roscommon and bordering counties attending. The event is free to the public and
will offer those in search of education and training opportunities a range of information on national and local full-time and part-time education options. Exhibiting on the day will be stands from third level institutes and universities, including NUI Galway, GMIT, Sligo IT, UCD, Trinity College Dublin, SIMI, as well as Shannon College of Hotel Management, Moate Business College, Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board, MABS and Citizen Information Service.
The event will officially open at 11 am and will feature a number of workshops. Jigsaw will present a workshop for students entitled ‘It’s time to start talking’. The second workshop will showcase the creative disciplines at Sligo Institute of Technology and SIMI will present a workshop on apprenticeships and careers in the motor industry. For further information on this free event, please contact Roscommon LEADER Partnership on 0906630252.
John Hannan, PJ Craughwell and Ronan Kelly pictured at Ballyforan Fair on Sunday last.
Fundraising Cycle from London to Ballaghaderreen Preparations are continuing for next week’s cycle from London to Ballaghaderreen which the organisers and participants hope will raise up to €100,000 in aid of diseases that affect the brain. The group will cycle roughly 550 km to generate funds for treatment of Motor Neuron Disease (MND) and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). This cycle is in memory of Ballaghaderreen man Frank Kelly (RIP). Cyclists will leave the Claddagh Ring pub in London on Monday, September 30th and cycle to Liverpool over three days.
They will then get the ferry across the Irish Sea to Dublin. On Friday, October 4th an official reception at Croke Park will be held, where more cyclists will join the group. The team will set off for Athlone and on to Roscommon town. They will then cycle through Ballymoe and Castlerea, heading for their final destination, Ballaghaderreen. The finish line is Ballaghaderreen GAA clubhouse and pitch, which was Frank Kelly’s hallowed ground. There are ongoing fundraisers in many parishes between now and October 5th.
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‘Embracing Local’ event at Abbey Hotel, Roscommon The Abbey Hotel in Roscommon are offering our readers the opportunity to meet their award-winning chefs Mark and Alison at their ‘Embracing Local’ event on Sunday, October 20th. People will be able to sample some of the finest in local produce from artisan food and drink suppliers. There will be demonstrations on the day while a food and drink hamper will be given away to one lucky person. If an artisan food or drink supplier would like to showcase at the event they must pre-register. Stands can be booked by calling 086-3276584. There will be complimentary face-painting for children. The ‘Embracing Local’ event runs from 2 pm to 5 pm and admission to the public is free on the day. Follow the Abbey Hotel on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates about this event.
It’s back.... 6 dine for €199 at the Abbey Hotel Roscommon Enjoy a delightful four course meal with a FREE glass of wine in our award winning restaurant. Perfect for celebrating a special occasion or family get together. Booking essential, please call 090 6626240 or email restaurant@abbeyhotel.ie
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Strokestown business wins Enterprise Ireland award Strokestown business HerdEye claimed the ‘IFAC Best Newcomer’ prize at this year’s Enterprise Ireland Innovation Awards. The County Roscommon-based agri-tech company have developed a computer-based vision system for livestock health monitoring using machine learning. HerdEye was one of fifty exhibitors at Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Arena, showcasing the best of enterprise and innovation within the agricultural sector in Ireland. The most innovative Irish agri-tech and agriengineering products took home Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena Awards at the National Ploughing Championships in Carlow last week. IFAC’s Head of Food and Agribusiness, David
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L-R: HerdEye’s Mark McGann and Ciaran Feeney.
Pictured, L-R: IFAC’s Head of Food and Agribusiness, David Leydon; Enterprise Ireland’s Chief Executive, Julie Sinnamon; Mark McGann and Ciaran Feeney of HerdEye, and Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association, Anna May McHugh.
Fintan O’Reilly & Co. Solicitors announce new Partner Fintan O’Reilly & Co. Solicitors (Monksland, Athlone) are delighted to announce the appointment of its associate solicitor Lisa Marie Doyle, as Partner. A native of Rahara Village, Co. Roscommon, Lisa attended Rahara NS and completed her secondary education at Convent of Mercy, Roscommon. She is a graduate of NUI, Galway and the Law Society of Ireland, Dublin. Lisa joined the practice as a trainee solicitor in 2011 and qualified as a solicitor in 2013. Since then, she has worked as an Associate Solicitor in the areas of residential and commercial conveyancing, wills and probate, family law and District Court work. The practice was originally founded by the
Managing Partner Fintan O’Reilly (in 1996) and has since gone from strength to strength to become one of the leading law firms in the Midlands. With a broad client base and strong focus on client needs, the practice is dedicated to providing a trusted legal service and has extensive expertise in the areas of conveyancing, litigation, landlord and tenant law, probate and wills and family law. Speaking on behalf of the firm, managing partner Fintan O’Reilly said: “In the eight years Lisa has been part of our team, she has consistently excelled in service to our clients and the firm has seen significant growth as a result. We are looking forward to the firm’s future with a new partner on board”.
Fintan O’Reilly of Fintan O’Reilly & Co. Solicitors welcomes associate solicitor Lisa Marie Doyle, as Partner at the firm.
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STRAIGHT TALKING
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Due to ongoing social and lighting issues a meeting of the Lanesboro Street (Roscommon town) Residents and Traders will be held
A knee-jerk response on climate change will cause hardship in rural Ireland One has to be very careful when writing or saying anything about climate change these days. That serious action must be taken all over the world to try to halt the damage being done to the environment is not in any doubt. But, looking at the big demonstrations involving young people all over the world last weekend, you sense that our politicians are very likely to fall into the trap of reacting in a knee-jerk manner. That reaction, largely because they want to be seen to be on the ‘Green’ bandwagon, will adversely affect many ordinary people. The Budget is in two weeks’ time and the certainty is that there will be substantial increases in carbon taxes, which will affect rural people in particular. Big increases in the price of petrol and diesel, home heating oil, and coal and briquettes, will make Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister Paschal Donohoe popular with the climate change brigade, but it will be a further massive blow to rural Ireland and the hundreds of thousands of people who rely on their cars and vans to get to work every day. What happens if we have a severe winter and people cannot afford to heat their homes? It’s not an outlandish prospect. Leo Varadkar – and most of his ministers – are mighty for the bandwagon. They love to be seen supporting whatever is the latest fad, and the climate change movement is certainly that. What we need is leadership, not populism. If rural people are fleeced with carbon taxes, it will be the expensive price we will
have to pay to keep up with the Jones’. But remember, there will be an election next year and people may show that they have long memories if the Government go to town with carbon taxes. There are other things that the Government could do to raise taxes to pay for the fight against climate change. A levy on air travel is the first obvious one. Taxing the huge global corporations that make massive profits here, while paying hardly any taxes, is another way of raising finance. I’m sure there are other creative ways of getting people to reduce their carbon footprint too.
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Big increases in the price of petrol and diesel, home heating oil, and coal and briquettes, will make Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister Paschal Donohoe popular with the climate change brigade, but it will be a further massive blow to rural Ireland
I made enquiries about an electric car recently. The salesperson told me the car would have a range of about 320 km. However, that would be on a flat road with no heater on and if driving at 80 km per hour. I asked him what about driving on a day in mid-December – when it’s dark at half-past three – and when it might be snowing outside, requiring the heater, the lights and the wipers to be on. “That would reduce the range considerably” was the answer. Enough said. I admire Greta Thunberg and the young people who have taken up the baton on climate change. There is no doubt that we have to act fast to save our planet. We have to play our part here in Ireland too. But the reality is that if we here in this country didn’t light a fire or put on a heating system, drive a car or lorry, or use any kind of fuel at all from 12 midnight on January the 1st, by the time January the 3rd came, the emissions from China would have made up for the emissions that we’d have saved. That’s the scale of the problem we face. Pressure has got to be put on the likes of the USA, China and others, or our efforts will be a mere drop in the ocean. When Minister Paschal Donohoe puts 7 or 10 cent on a litre of diesel so that our Government can be seen to be ‘doing the right thing’, just think of Donald Trump sitting in the White House or the Chinese leaders sitting in Beijing, and know that they couldn’t care less. That is the blunt reality, and that’s our biggest problem in relation to this issue.
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5K Walk/Fun Run in aid of DARA Tarmonbarry/ Scramogue project A 5K Walk/Fun Run for DARA Tarmonbarry/Scramogue Defibrillator Group will take place on Sunday, September 29th at 4 pm on Sliabh Bawn Mountain (Scramogue entrance). Refreshments will be provided with a raffle and music in Leavy’s Pub, Scramogue after the event. This is a fundraiser for the purchase of new boxes, insurance, batteries and general maintenance
of equipment. In the past two years, six new defibrillators have been acquired. This year, the committee intends to invest in six new boxes. They would like to acknowledge and thank funding received from the Sliabh Bawn Community Benefit Fund in 2017 and 2018 and a donation from the Darren McGlynn Memorial Tractor Run in 2017. The group have created a
GoFundMe page to raise funds. Donations can also be given to any committee member. The committee are kindly asking the local community to come out and support this worthy cause. Registration will take place on the day from 3 pm. Entry is â‚Ź10 per adult and â‚Ź5 for students/children. For further information please contact Linda on 087-2612834 or Sean on 086-2492321.
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Mount Talbot Handball Club are celebrating their first decade in existence this week and have a large programme of events planned. Events start today (Thursday) with a schools competition which involves the five national schools in the parish. The games will be played at Mount Talbot Handball Alley with action commencing at 11 am. Tomorrow evening (Friday), games will take place in the club’s Open Championship with grades available for juveniles and adults alongside a mixed 60x30 doubles competition. On Saturday, there will be a club trip to Croke Park to see the All-Ireland 60x30 doubles finals. It is an historic day for the Croke Park Handball Complex as it will close its doors for the last time on Saturday after 50 years. The bus is planned to depart Mount Talbot at 9.30 am with an estimated return time of 8 pm. To book a ticket, contact Cathal Treacy on 087-1344922. A social night is planned upon return in the Bridge House, Athleague which will commence
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Successful Benefit Social The local ‘House Fire Benefit Social’ held in Franks’s, Ballybeg recently was a big success. The local committee wish to thank all who supported the event especially all the ticket buyers, voucher and spot prize
donators, also Frank Nelson who provided the music on the night. The committee also thank Lecarrow Benevolent Fund for their generous contribution. Winners of the main draw for three €100 vouchers were: Iarlaith
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Brusna NS wins school milk competition To celebrate winning the National Dairy Council’s World School Milk Day Competition, Brusna National School from Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon took part in a rugby training session with professional coaches, receiving a School Milk rugby training toolkit, healthy refreshments for all children and a special visit from Milly the Cow on the day. The aim of World School Milk Day is to highlight the importance of healthy eating choices at a young age, by having one of the recommended servings from the ‘milk, yogurt and cheese’ food group, while at school. Children registered for the School Milk Scheme by the end of September can also avail of two weeks’ free milk as part of an initiative to encourage more schools and children to register. The National Dairy Council is now taking registrations for the School Milk Scheme for the 2019/2020 school year. Only children registered in participating schools can avail of this fantastic service. If you would like your child’s school to avail of School Milk please contact the National Dairy Council on 01-2902451 or email schoolmilk@ndc.ie. Find out more www.moocrew.ie
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Ros Na nÓg Children’s Book Festival It’s that time of year again and Ros Na nÓg, Children’s Book Festival is back and we have an impressive line up scheduled for Roscommon County Library Service for the Month of October. Our six branches will be hosting events to suit all age groups, and we hope this will be one of our best years ever!! This festival has been running for several years now and it will continue to be a central focus for library services for children for years to come. In October 2019, children will again have the opportunity to meet some of their favourite authors and take part in fun events for the whole family. The annual Children’s Book Festival helps spread the enjoyment of books and reading among children and families, authors and illustrators, teachers and librarians all over Ireland. We have over 30 events organised throughout the County so please visit your local branch library or check our website at www.roscommoncoco.ie. See details listed below. Highlights of this year’s Festival include performances and workshops by the following writers, illustrators and storytellers: • Niall de Burca • Wayne O’Connor • Colm Keegan • Derek Mulveen • Graham Tugwell • E.R Murray and Alan Early • Gem Puppets with Carmel Balfe • Stories and Singing with Dee-Dee
Award winning Author and Performer Graham Tugwell will be performing in all of our Libraries with his interactive storytelling of magic and adventure where the kids become the heroes of their own tales in his show entitled “Greetings Heroes”. Noted authors in their own right Alan Early and ER Murray have teamed up together for their workshops called “The Unusual Suspects” as they put each other under the spotlight for some rigorous interrogation about their writing techniques and routines! Learn where ideas come from, see where authors write and learn about what writing novels entails on a day to day basis. They’ll also read from their novels and give you plenty of opportunity to ask your most burning questions about what
it’s like to write books for a living. Of particular interest this year are workshops for Teenagers. The first of which is: The ELMINOPY Poetry Workshop by Colm Keegan. Colm is a writer from Dublin who has been shortlisted four times for the Hennessy New Irish Writers Award for both Poetry and Fiction. Galway native Author and Illustrator Derek Mulveen will host workshops in every Library around the county for Teenagers which will focus on building confidence in reading and writing. Master Storyteller Niall de Búrca, who is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s finest traditional storytellers will be performing in both Boyle and Roscommon libraries. He is a particular favourite on both national and interna-
tional platforms due to the diversity of his tales and talent. Niall de Búrca will be back in action again at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on October 3rd for the Summer Stars Awards Ceremony. This event is for all the Children who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge and it is where they will be presented with their medals. Over 1000 Children throughout the County took part in this challenge and all of these children will receive their invitation prior to this event, stating at which time slot they have been asked to attend. There has never been a better time to check in with your local library, where thanks to the new all-Ireland access library membership card, you can access books, DVDs and audios
in any of the 330 branch libraries throughout the Country. Library membership is free of charge for everyone as are all our events. For a full overview of the services and facilities that we have available, call in to your local library where our dedicated staff are on hand to assist you. County Librarian Sandra Turner would like to thank the staff, teachers and parents for their continued support of the Ros Na nÓg Festival. Ros Na nÓg is supported by the Creative Ireland Programme, an all-of-Government Five-Year Initiative, from 2017 to 2022, which places creativity at the centre of public policy. Further information is available from www.creative.ireland. ie and www.ireland.ie
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Ros Na nÓg Children’s Book Festival ~ 2019 ~
Date
Event
Location
Time
Age Suitability
3rd October
Niall de Burca
Boyle Library
11.30 – 12.30
All Ages
Roscommon Library
14.30 – 15.30
Wayne O’Connor Storyteller/Illustrator
Ballaghaderreen Library
10.15 – 11.00
(Roald Dahl/David Walliams Stories)
Castlerea Library
12.00 – 12.45
Strokestown Library
15.00 – 15.00
Colm Keegan Spoken Word and Poetry Workshop
Roscommon Library
10.00 – 12.00
Workshops for Teenagers.
ELEMINOPY
Roscommon Library
15.00 – 16.00
Will accommodate a full class
Derek Mulveen
Ballaghaderreen Library
9.30 – 10.45
Teenagers.
Workshops for Teenagers
Elphin Library * (Secondary School)
12.00 – 13.15
Can accommodate 24 Teenagers.
Roscommon Library
9.30 – 10.30
8 to 12 Years
Ballaghaderreen Library
11.30 – 12.30
Boyle Library
14.00 – 15.00
Boyle Library
10.00 – 10.45
Elphin Library
11.45 – 12.30
Strokestown Library
14.00 – 14.45
Castlerea Library
10.15 – 11.00
Strokestown Library
15.00 – 15.45
Roscommon Library
9.15 – 10.30
Teenagers. Can accommodate
Boyle Library
11.30 – 12.45
24 Teenagers.
Roscommon Library
9.45 – 10.30
Up to Age 8
Boyle Library
11.30 – 12.15
Castlerea Library
9.15 - 10.45
Teenagers. Can accommodate
Strokestown Library
11.30 – 13.00
24 Teenagers.
Roscommon Library
10.00 – 10.45
Up to Age 9
Elphin Library* (Abbeycartron N.S.)
12.15 – 13.00
Roscommon Library
10.00 – 10.45
Castlerea Library
11.45 – 12.30
Ballaghaderreen Library
14.00 – 14.45
Castlerea Library
10.00 – 10.45
Ballaghaderreen Library
11.30 – 12.15
Ballaghaderreen Library
9.30 – 10.15
Boyle Library
12.00 – 13.00
4th October
9th October
9th October
10th October E.R. Murray & Alan Early The Usual Suspects
11th October Graham Tugwell Storytelling
16th October Puppet Show with Gem Puppets
16th October Derek Mulveen Workshops for Teenagers
16th October Stories and Singing with Dee-Dee
18th October Derek Mulveen Workshops for Teenagers
21st October
Puppet Show with Gem Puppets
23rd October Graham Tugwell Storytelling
23rd October Stories and Singing with Dee-Dee
25th October Puppet Show with Gem Puppets
Please contact contact your local branch for further information or email mmcintyre@roscommoncoco.ie
BALLAGHADERREEN – 094/ 9877044 BOYLE – 071/ 9662800 CASTLEREA – 094/ 9620745 ELPHIN – 071/ 9635775
ROSCOMMON – 090/ 6637277 STROKESTOWN – 071/ 9634027 MOBILE LIBRARY – 087/ 9943508
Varied Audience
8 to 12 Years
Up to Age 9
8 to 12 Years
Up to Age 8
Up to Age 9
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All four country roads lead to Glenamaddy District Ploughing & Agricultural Show * FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY * PLOUGHING ‘QUEEN’ ANNA MAY TO ATTEND There will be a host of new attractions at the much-anticipated Glenamaddy District Ploughing & Agricultural Show 2019. The show, which returns on Sunday, 29th September, has grown into one of the biggest and best social and farming events in the west of Ireland, attracting thousands of visitors, competitors and exhibitors. As usual, all of this will take place in the impressive setting of the 40,000 square foot arena at Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre and surrounding farmland. Now in its 6th year, the Show has grown considerably, adding many attractions to the main ploughing competition and cattle show, which is the largest indoor commercial cattle show in Ireland, along with a very highly regarded pedigree competition and dairy section added this year. The event’s main sponsor is The Comer Group, led by Glenamaddy brothers Luke and Brian Comer. Their generous support along with sponsorship from a large number of local, regional and large-scale businesses have set the show on a firm footing for success. Crowds of over 6,000 have attended in recent years, and even larger crowds are expected this year as the Show adds even more attractions for all the family. Ireland’s ploughing queen, Anna May McHugh, founder of the National Ploughing Championships, will attend this year’s event in Glenamaddy – the first official National Ploughing Asso-
ciation competition of the 2020 calendar. Anna May will be keeping a close eye on the hotly-contested tractor and horse ploughing classes. The music marquee and lively bar has always been one of the most popular parts of the Show, and this year, live country band Jason Travers and Jenna Sloane will get the place swinging for a Barn dance, with line dancing workshops and best dressed line dancers’ competition. Even the youngest barndancers can enter the bunny hop dance contest. The hugely talented young members of local Comhaltas group, Craobh Tom Morrison, and Irish and Sean nós dancers will also entertain the crowd on the day. This year’s event will, for the first time, feature the Ward & Burke sponsored Young Entrepreneur competition, for secondary school students with a flair for invention, innovation and business. A number of local secondary schools are entering teams, who are busily preparing their projects for judging on the day by some leading local names in business and third-level educators. Other attractions at the Show include a wonderful Horse and Carriage display and competition, Donkey and Horse Ploughing, a very impressive multiclass Dog Show, Sheep dog trials, an extensive Kids’ Zone, outdoor machinery and other trade stands, cookery and flower arranging demonstrations,
Pictured at the launch of the Glenamaddy District Ploughing & Agricultural Show at Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre were committee members and sponsors. Front row (l-r): Sean Beirne, Breege Brennan, Bernie Murray, John Murphy, Senan Glynn and Billy Comer. Back row (l-r): Des Joyce, Tommy Mannion, Carmel Hussey-Comer, Michael Egan, Gerry Fahy and Pat Conneely. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
top class catering, Arts, Crafts, Local Produce, Vintage Displays, a full bar, a monster raffle with excellent prizes, and much more besides. Kids will be well catered for with a fascinating birds of prey display, deer and goat display, a brilliant Punch &
Judy puppet show, bouncy castles and a host of other activities, including Macra na Feirme’s fun farming competitions for young and old, including traditional favourites like welly throwing, a potato picking race and bale-pushing. All four country roads lead to Glenamaddy on Sunday, 29th of September for what promises to be an excellent show for all the family. Gates open at 10.30 am, closing at 6.30 pm. Tickets on the gate €10; U-12s are free.
A thank you from Bernie mitteecommittee, and comd-w orking
Pictured at the launch of the Glenamaddy District Ploughing & Agricultural Show at Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre were, front row (l-r): Liz Connolly, Nora Fahy, Mary Fernie, Kathleen Ward, Daithí Burke, Tracey Comer-Burke, Carmel Hussey-Comer, and Bridie Marean. Back row (l-r): Maureen Beames, Mary Nolan, Bernie Murray, Aisling Kilgarriff, Brenda Egan, Breege Brennan, Triona Knight, Joan Mannion and Mary Joe Comer. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Leading a har rray, Show Chairperson, Bernie Mu thanked spoke at the recent launch and Bríd her fellow committee members Mannion, Brennan, Pat Connolly, TommySean Gerry Fahy, Michael Egan and mittee Ganley, and the cattle show com and Barry of Gerard Brennan, Des Joyce d work in har ir the Kilcommins for all of ns leading the many months of preparatio w. up to the Sho for their She also praised the volunteersg the kin ma in ort eff and ion dedicat d main event a success. She also thankeng with sponsors The Comer Group, alorship of the Ward & Burke for their sponso reneur Secondary Schools Young Entrep r sponsors, competition, and other partneSt. Jarlath’s on, Uni dit Cre y add i.e. Glenam Bakery in Credit Union (Tuam), Brogan’s for their rs nso spo er oth all and lin, Dub Geraghty, support. She also thanked the use of the for ilies Corr and Gilmore fam their superb facilities and land.
Pictured are Michelle Murray, Aishling Kilgarriff and Brenda Egan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured are Daithí Burke and Tracey Comer-Burke. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
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FarmingPeople Castlerea Co-operative ve Livestock Mart Ltd. TELEPHONE: 094 9620300
Teagasc Clinics on Transferring the Family Farm – Succession and Inheritance
email: info@castlerealivestockmart.com web: www.castlerealivestockmart.com PROPERTY SERVICES PROVIDERS LICENCE NO. 002249
THURSDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER:
Will be held on Monday 30th September 2019 in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Northgate Street, Athlone N37 A8X9 Clinic 10.30am – 1.00pm
CONTINENTAL HEIFER SHOW AND SALE AND BELGIAN BLUE WEANLING SHOW AND SALE
Pre booking essential
Professionals in attendance will include:
(SALE ALSO INCLUDES SELECTION OF CONTINENTAL COWS WITH CHAROLAIS CALVES AT FOOT AND CONTINENTAL SPRINGING COWS IN CALF TO PB CH BULL).
• Accountants/Tax advisers • Solicitors • Succession mediators • Social welfare advisers • Citizens information • Teagasc Education officers / Collaborative farming / financial specialists
MONDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER:
AA BULLOCK SHOW AND SALE THURSDAY 3RD OCTOBER:
AA HEIFER SHOW AND SALE SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER:
SATURDAY WEANLING SALES WILL COMMENCE AND RUN FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
This is a free event and is open to all family farms to attend. Ciara O’Neill and Sean Claffey pictured at Strokestown Agricultural Show. Pic: Mary Regan
Tom Kellegher, Regional Manager
MONDAY 7TH OCTOBER:
BULLOCK SALE THURSDAY 10TH OCTOBER:
SALE OF HEIFERS, COWS, CALVES, RUNNERS AND WEANLINGS ALL SALES COMMENCE AT 11 A.M. FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT MART OFFICE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS
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51.2 kgs €100, 50.3kgs €98, 54.9kgs €97, 51.7kgs €97, 50kgs €96.5, 50.3kgs €96, 49.3kgs €96, 49.1kgs €95.
per kilo, Char X 345 kgs €790 – €2.28 per kilo, Char X 265 kgs €705 – €2.66 per kilo, Lim X 275 kgs €650 – €2.36 per kilo, 2 Char X 227 kgs €635 €2.79 per kilo, Char X 250 kgs €645 €2.58 per kilo.
Ewe lambs
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Stephen Burke on behalf of Progressive Genetics presenting 3rd prize to Walter Burke, Caltragh, Sligo for the best Limousin Weanling bull Class 3 at the Annual Continental Weanling show and sale at Castlerea Mart. Also in photo is Michael Fox, judge on the day. Photograph: Glynn’s Photography
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Anne O’Rourke on behalf of Castlerea Veterinary Clinic presenting 3rd prize to Michael Cahill, Knockmurray, Castlerea for the best Charolais weanling bull Class 1 at the Annual Weanling show and sale at Castlerea Mart. Also in photo is Michael Fox judge on the day. Photograph: Glynn’s Photography
58.7kgs €135, 54kgs €115, 49.3kgs €111, 47.6kgs €110, 48.5kgs €110, 49.5kgs €108, 48kgs €105, 50kgs €104, 46.3kgs €102.5, 42.7kgs €102, 52.7kgs €101. Cast ewes made from €44 to €110 per lot.
Weanling heifers Char X 350kgs €865 – €2.47 per kilo, Char X 335 kgs €840 – €2.50 per kilo, Lim X 310 kgs €835 – €2.69 per kilo, Char 325 kgs €800 – €2.46
Lim X 460 kgs €1070 – €2.32 per kilo, Char 320 kgs €1040 – €3.25 per kilo, Char X 390kgs €990 – €2.53 per kilo, Char X 365 kgs €960 – €2.63 per kilo, Lim X 350kgs €900 – €2.57 per kilo, Char X 280 kgs €950 – €3.39 per kilo, Char X 265 kgs €790 kgs €2.98 per kilo, Char X 275 kgs €770 €2.80 per kilo,SAX 270 kgs €630 – €2.33 per kilo. Springing heifers made from €1300 up to €1700.
Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart
Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There was a good entry of top quality stock on offer at Tuesday’s weekly sale with a brisk trade for both bulls and heifers with the minimal of lots unsold. “Bull weanlings averaged from €2.33 per kilo up to €3.39 per kilo while heifer weanlings fetched from €2.28 per kilo up to €3.16 per kilo. A special entry of springer heifers made from €1300 up to €1700. Farmers were more active this week with exporters and agents also in attendance. “At our Sheep Sale on Wednesday (25th) there was a large entry. There was a steady trade for finished lambs, with prices fetching €100 for 51.2kgs. There was plenty of excellent quality ewe lambs on offer with a top price of €135 for 58.7kgs There was a similar trade for cast ewes with prices ranging from €44 up to €110. 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. “Our Harvest Show and Sale of Weanlings will be held on Tuesday, October 1st at 5 pm. Bookings accepted up until 5 o’clock on Thursday, 26th – also suckler/springer cows”.
Castlerea Mart sample prices Heifers
“Castlerea Mart held its Annual Show and Sale of Weanlings on Thursday last with an excellent entry of almost 500 weanling on offer. Strong demand from both exporters and farmers as well as feedlots resulted in a good clearance with the top quality bulls making as high as €4 a kilo and heifer calves topping out at €3.75 a kilo. “It was refreshing to see such good demand on offer and gives a welcome boost to the suckler sector. Other categories of stock reported a good trade also with a good clearance taking place. “On Thursday, the 26th of September (today) we hold our Annual Show and Sale of Heifers and Belgian Blue Weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am with three rings in operation”.
Lmx 425kgs €945 Lm 405kgs €925 Lm 480kgs €1100 Ch 475kgs €1020 Ch 645kgs €1440 Ch 610kgs €1430 Lmx 510kgs 41305 Si 650kgs €1365 Ch 580kgs €1280.
Dry cows Lm 735kgs €1445 Ch 715kgs 1375 BBx 770kgs €1370 Lm 790kgs €1360 Fr 470kgs €500. Cows with
calves at foot made from €1080 to €1770 per head. Springer cows made up to €1080.
Weanling bulls Ch 270kgs €1080 Ch 290kgs €900 Ch 245kgs €855 Lm 435kgs €1300 Ch 410kgs €1090 Ch 305kgs €1070 Ch 310kgs €1040 Ch 315kgs €900. Ch 290kgs €1090 Ch 265kgs €845 Ch 270kgs €765 Lmx 325kgs €975 Ch 315kgs €950 Lm 350kgs €930 Ch 310kgs €865.
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(Proudly serving farmers for over 60 years) Property Services Providers Licence No. 001373
Bullocks, Heifers & Dry Cows Each Friday at 11 a.m. ------------------------------------
Harvest Special Sale of Heifers Friday, September 27th at11 a.m. 73 pens on offer Also Bullocks & Dry Cows All stock must be penned by 10 a.m. Viewing time from 10.30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Waldron calls for movement on decentralisation ‘Only 80 of 230 jobs delivered’ At a collaborative group meeting held in Lanesboro/Ballyleague on Saturday, 21st of September – to discuss the recent job losses in the area – Cllr. Anthony Waldron in his speech to elected members from both the Longford and Roscommon areas as well as community
groups from both regions, addressed the issue of decentralisation. Cllr. Waldron called on the Government to complete the implementation of the decentralisation process previously agreed for Roscommon town. The number of staff destined for
Roscommon under the original plan was 230, however only 80 were relocated there. Cllr. Waldron said that a building was provided at a cost of €15 million and it is still, many years on, awaiting the remaining complement of staff.
‘Morally wrong’ that staff had to wait for payments
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Harvest Special Sale of Bullocks Friday, October 4th at 11 a.m Also Heifers & Dry Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on this Thursday, September 26th ------------------------------------
Harvest Special Sale of Heifers Friday, October 11th at 11 a.m. Also Bullocks & Dry Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 4th ------------------------------------
Show & Sale of Weanlings Tuesday, October 1st at 5 p.m. Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on this Thursday, September 26th
Full details of Classes on our Website/Facebook pages ------------------------------------
Fall Special Sale of Weanlings Tuesday, October 8th at 5 p.m. Also Springers/Sucklers Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 4th ------------------------------------
Organic Sale – Cattle & Sheep Saturday, October 5th at 12 Noon Bookings accepted through the Mart up to 5 p.m. on this Thursday September 26th ------------------------------------
Lambs & Cast Ewes Each Wednesday @ 11 a.m. Ewe Lambs will be sold separately All sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID Tag set ------------------------------------
Wednesday, 2nd October
Show & Sale of Pedigree Vendeen Rams AFTER THE SHEEP SALE ------------------------------------
Breeding Ewes & Hoggets Each Saturday Sale at 11 a.m. Gates open at 8 a.m. Included in sale Saturday next September 28th 60 X Bred 1st & 2nd Crop Breeding Ewes (for Christy Keane, Newtown, Roscommon) ------------------------------------
Saturday September 28th
Pedigree Belclare Sheep Show & Sale & Pedigree Suffolk Sheep Show & Sale Show at 12 Noon Sales after Breeding Ewes
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Relief as Lough Ree Power Station re-opens PAUL HEALY
Lough Ree Power Station in Lanesboro, which was temporarily closed almost three months ago, has reopened this week. The ESB had suspended operations in July because of a failure to meet requirements under its license. At the time, the ESB explained that is required under its license to return cooling water from Lough Ree Power back into the River Shannon in such a manner so as not to raise the downstream river temperature by more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above the upstream intake temperature.
While the station normally complies with this requirement, there are specific times of the year where low flow in the river can give rise to brief excursions above this limit. As a consequence of this particular licencing issue, ESB had made the decision in July to temporarily suspend operations at Lough Ree Power “until such matters are resolved”. In recent days, the ESB said that “based on current conditions on the River Shannon,” it is now in a position to return the Lough Ree Power plant to service. The ESB said that the plant will gradually re-commence generation
Dumping at bog ‘going on since 2015’ A dismayed reader has been in touch to claim that dumping of building material has been ongoing at Clooncoran Bog in the Athlone area for more than four years. The reader said that the latest dumping episode took place on
Monday last when “two trailerloads of mass concrete were brought into the bog and dumped”. The reader says that this been going on since 2015. “Roscommon County Council say that their investigations are ongoing” our correspondent said.
at prudent levels to ensure compliance with its environmental licence obligations. Local politicians have welcomed the development. Deputy Denis Naughten that the news will come as a relief to the 400 families in the vicinity of Lough Ree Power Station who are dependent on the operation of the plant. Deputy Eugene Murphy welcomed the news that the plant is re-opening. Senator Terry Leyden also welcomed the decision to reopen Lough Ree Power Station which he said comes as a great relief to all the staff involved.
Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy said it is “morally wrong” that seasonal workers at Bord na Móna in Lanesboro who were recently laid off have been left waiting over two months for Social Welfare payments. Deputy Murphy raised the issue in the Dáil chamber this week under Questions on Promised Legislation with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. “In the region of 78 seasonal workers with Bord na Móna who were laid off in the Mount Dillon area near Lanesboro, County Longford have been left without Social Welfare payments with some only receiving payments this week after over nine weeks. “In such a crisis, I would ask An Taoiseach to ensure that workers who have been laid off do not have to wait eight to ten weeks for Social Welfare payments. It is morally wrong,” said Deputy Murphy. An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar acknowledged that this situation should not have occurred. He said that he would raise the matter with the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection Regina Doherty.
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NOTICE OF PASSING OF RESOLUTION TO VARY BASIC RATE OF LOCAL PROPERTY TAX The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended), makes specific provision that Elected Members of a local authority may pass a formal resolution to vary the basic rate of the Local Property Tax for their administrative area by a percentage known as the Local Adjustment Factor. Article 10 of the Local Property Tax (Local Adjustment Factor) Regulations 2014 requires a local authority that has decided to vary the basic rate of the local property tax within its administrative area to give public notice of that decision. Notice is hereby given that at the meeting of Roscommon County Council held on 23rd of September 2019 a formal resolution was passed to the effect that the basic rate of local property tax should stand varied upwards by 15 per cent for the year 2020 with regard to relevant residential properties situated in the administrative area of Roscommon County Council. The variation in the Local Property Tax rate applies for a period of one year from the next local property tax liability date. 24th September 2019 Eugene Cummins, Chief Executive Roscommon County Council Aras an Chontae, Roscommon, F42 VR98
SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION The rich and powerful are visited with woe and exile in today’s Liturgy – not for their wealth but for their refusal to share it; not for their power but for their indifference to the suffering at their door. The complacent leaders in today’s First Reading feast on fine foods and wines, reveling while the house of Joseph, the kingdom of Israel (see Amos 5:6), collapses around them. The rich man in today’s Gospel also lives like a king – dressed in royal purple and fine linen (see 1 Maccabees 8:14). The rich man symbolises Israel’s failure to keep the Old Covenant, to heed the commandments of Moses and the prophets. This is the sin of the rulers in today’s First Reading. Born to the nation God favored first, they could claim Abraham as their father. But for their failure to give, their inheritance is taken away. The rulers are exiled from their homeland. The rich man is punished with an exile far greater – eternity with a “great chasm” fixed between himself and God. In this world, the rich and powerful make a name for themselves (see Genesis 11:4) and dine sumptuously, while the poor remain anonymous, refused an invitation to their feasts. But notice that the Lord today knows Lazarus by name, and Joseph in his sufferings – while the leaders and the rich man have no name. Today’s liturgy is a call to repentance – to heed the warning of One who was raised from the dead. To lay hold of the eternal life He promises, we must pursue righteousness, keep the commandment of love, as Paul exhorts in today’s Epistle. “The Lord loves the just,” we sing in today’s Psalm. And in this Eucharist we have a foretaste of the love that will be ours in the next life – when He will raise the lowly to the heavenly banquet with Abraham and the prophets (see Luke 13:28), where we too will rest our heads on the bosom of our Lord (see John 13:23). – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)
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Fond memories of Marcus and an era that has passed We live in an age of technology which has effectively done away with the need for human input in a lot of jobs. In such an era, it’s hard to believe that once upon a time if you wanted to talk to someone in a bank or an insurance company or any such big national or international company, all you had to do was pick up the phone – or even better, just walk in off the street – and talk to whoever you happened to come across. Nowadays if you ring your local bank, you get through (if you’re lucky) to some call centre in a completely different part of Ireland, and if you want to have a word with one of the ever-decreasing number of staff members, you definitely have to make an appointment. The personal touch that was once so important is now nearly no more. I was once a staff member with Bank of Ireland, an institution that I served for more than 12 years way back in my younger days, and all these thoughts came into my head last week when I heard of the death of a true legend, Marcus Keane. Years ago, I guested in Quarry House in Roscommon town for a number of weeks, when Dinny Egan, Mickey Kelly and Marcus Keane were the occupants. To this day the dinners that appeared are still
talked about. Dinny and Marcus were the cooks, while Mickey did the washing up. I wonder what I did? My good friend Jack the Lower recalled coming in to visit us one evening and wondering how four lads could possibly be thinking of eating all that was on the table. Marcus moved on. I became an official part of the Quarry House population, and the towns of Strokestown, Glenamaddy and Roscommon (again) were all to benefit hugely from having Marcus working in their midst. One of the things I was told when I first ventured into banking in rural Ireland way, way back, was that we, the bank staff, were to be active on the social scene, that we were to mix and mingle with our customers wherever and whenever we happened to meet them. Sometimes that might be in the pub, which I took to like a duck to water, but in truth it meant that the local people got to know the bank staff, and many a deal was thrashed out in the back room, or snug, in the local, and all that was left to do was dot the Is and cross the Ts when the arrangement was later formalised in the bank itself. Marcus Keane was the epitome of what it was to be a bank man back then. He
was always available to talk to, he was known all over, and he was treasured by all the people he dealt with. In the world we live in today, he would probably be regarded as old-style, but as I drove back from the removal on Thursday evening, I felt extremely sad. I was, of course, sad at his passing at quite a young age, but I was also sad that there is little room for the likes of Marcus in the banking world any more – his larger than life personality would be in danger of being swallowed up by the technology that our generation has largely been replaced by. Over the period I was in Ballintubber, Mayo (where he lived) on Thursday evening I saw people from Glenamaddy, Ballygar, Creggs, Ballaghaderreen, Glinsk and Roscommon, all of whom had been helped by Marcus at some time in their lives and all of whom just had to go along to say goodbye. Later, I got a message from a friend of mine, and I quote: “In fairness to Marcus, for once it can truly be said…we will not see his likes again”. That sums it all up pretty well, and all I can do is express my sincere sympathy to his wife Mary, and all his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
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Lorraine Killian, Claire Killian and Liam Fallon pictured at Ballyforan Fair on Sunday last.
Dancing and drama! A reminder now not to forget the huge Big Tom Tribute Night which is taking place on this Friday night, 27th of September at 8 pm in the Oaklands Hotel, Glenamaddy. Among a large number of top class musical acts that are booked to appear, there will be a special guest appearance by Rex Reeves, nephew of the late and legendary Jim. This is a real musical extravaganza, and a credit to Julie Healy for going to great lengths to organise it, so get to the Oakland on Friday night in huge numbers and make it a night to remember. If, however, by any small chance you aren’t into country music, don’t panic, because on the same night (27th of September) and the following night (Saturday 28th) the Kilbegnet Drama Group are putting on their produc-
tion of John B Keane’s ‘Sive’ in Kilbegnet Hall, with doors opening at 8 pm. They never disappoint so if you want a great night’s entertainment go along.
And finally… Finally for this week, our big dance on October 12th, in Dowd’s of Glinsk – for Cancer Care West, and Lourdes Invalid Fund – is getting ever closer, so put that date in your diary, and we look forward to seeing you all then (or even before) and hope you will dance the night away to the music of the wonderful Lancers.
Till next week, Bye for now!
It’s early on Sunday morning, and in common with thousands of Irish people all over the world, I am up and ready for the full Irish – and all set to watch our opening match in the Rugby World Cup over there in Japan, where we are about to take on a Scottish team that has been doing a great job of talking themselves up and is certainly not short of confidence. The truth is that I have been taken in by all the Scottish hype, and all week I had been predicting that we may well be beaten, so to see an Irish team go out and strangle the life out of our Celtic neighbours was very satisfying. It sets us up nicely for the rest of the tournament. Now I won’t go into the actual story of the game – in which we played very well – but the commentary of Hugh Cahill and Donal Lenihan, with their continual over-confidence regarding the result, really annoyed me, and even though we were ahead all through the game, having seen the Scots come back to draw against England in the Six Nations after being 30 points down I really felt the two lads were a little overinclined to write them off too early. As it happened, I needn’t have worried, and we were worthy winners in the end. Now the secret is to keep our own feet on the ground and treat the Japanese, our next opponents, with proper respect, but like it or not, we are back in the running and have as good a chance as anyone (except maybe one or two) of claiming the Webb Ellis trophy. The full Irish meanwhile was just beautiful, and fortified my belief that Kelly’s white pudding is an essential ingredient in any fryup. I can’t wait to next Saturday morning for the match with Japan…and another helping of Kelly’s white pudding.
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‘Halcyon Days’ brings Fair City duo to Roscommon
On October 4th, Roscommon Arts Centre welcomes two well-known faces to the stage when Brian Murray and Una Crawford, both familiar characters from RTE’s Fair City, join us for ‘Halycon Days’. A nursing-home conservatory. Sean sits alone, abandoned to his memories. In storms Patricia, a feisty woman with a zest for life and for handsome men in wheelchairs. A wary intimacy develops between the two, an unforeseen relationship, by turns charming and combative, tender and funny. This uplifting, bittersweet drama celebrates friendship and the human spirit. Infused with wry humour and humanity, Halcyon Days is a celebration of our quest for meaning in even the most
seemingly hopeless of circumstances. Written by well-known Irish playwright Deirdre Kinahan, whose work includes The Unmanageable Sisters, Rathmines Road, and the internationally renowned Moment, this humorous and touching play was first performed back in 2012, but it is only now touring nationally. The show has been applauded for its “high degree of humour” from an “elegant writer” and with actors Brian and Una in the driving seat, audiences can be assured of a charming evening of theatre – the perfect start to any weekend. Tickets are now on sale at box office on 090-6625824 and online at roscommonartscentre.ie.
South Roscommon Singers Festival 2019 presents…
Soapbox & Songs On Friday, October 25th at 3 pm at the Harrison Court, Market Square, Roscommon
Theme: Climate Change & Global Warming: The political and social response, or lack of, to same. Join the Strawberry Thieves & Ukephoric with guest speakers: environmentalists, campaigners, politicians, performance artists, poets & balladeers for this unique event.
Supported by Roscommon People newspaper “You can pray for the dead, but you must fight like hell for the living” Mother Jones
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FOOD & DRINK To feature in this section, call 090-6634632 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie
Jackson’s – quality guesthouse and restaurant in heart of Roscommon town Jackson’s Restaurant & Guesthouse is situated in the heart of Roscommon town (at The Square) and is an ideal location for visitors and locals alike. Management and staff at Jackson’s ensure that the highest quality local produce is served, freshly sourced from local suppliers. At Jackson’s Restaurant you will enjoy an excellent dining experience at an affordable price – and in a beautiful environment. Their food has received rave reviews from the people of Roscommon and further afield. In addition to European dishes, Jackson’s Restaurant & Guesthouse offers authentic Bangladeshi cuisine. They cater for parties/functions with the restaurant and/or spacious upstairs’ function room ideal for such occasions. With a highly motivated, friendly and professional staff, you are guaranteed a warm welcome at Jackson’s. Spacious bedrooms come with flatscreen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, etc. For more information call 0906665599, email jacksonguesthouse@ gmail.com or log onto their website jacksons.ie.
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The Square Square, Roscommon. Roscommon Tel. Tel 090 66 65599 jacksonguesthouse@gmail.com • www.jacksons.ie • facebook.com/JacksonsGuesthouse
Jackson’s Restaurant & Accommodation is situated in the heart of Roscommon town – the ‘Gateway to the West’ – and the county’s renowned and idyllic lakelands As featured in the national media, we aim to bring to all our guests a warmth, welcome and professionalism worthy of any top-tier establishment, combined with an informality and charm appropriate to one of the friendliest, liveliest market towns in Ireland
Special Roscommon boxty recipe made it to UK! IVAN SMYTH
The daughter of a County Roscommon native has described how a secret boxty recipe which originated here made its way to the UK eight decades ago – and is still ‘going strong’! Anna Clarke, who lives in Scotland, says that her family’s love of boxty dates back to her mother Peggy Clarke (nee O’Rourke, RIP). Peggy emigrated from Lecarrow, Croghan, Co. Roscommon to Scotland in the 1940s, where she married Harry Clarke – and she brought her boxty recipe with her to Glasgow. Anna says: “She kept it up over the years, making it for
Peggy Clarke (nee O’Rourke) pictured with her husband Harry on a visit from Glasgow to her home place of Lecarrow, Croghan, Roscommon some years ago.
her Glasgow grandchildren. I worked in a little Sisters of the Poor care home in Glasgow and she often made some for me to pass on to a few of the Sisters who were from Roscommon and Leitrim”. Anna’s son Sean lives in England and he has continued the family tradition of cooking boxty. “He carried his gran’s boxty recipe with him when he left Glasgow to settle with his wife and family in Whitehaven in England…he loves to make it. His children enjoy it so it looks like Peggy O’Rourke’s boxty recipe that came from Croghan in the 1940s to Glasgow and is now being made in England will be carried on with the next generation”. Boxty has traditionally been very popular in north Connacht and Leitrim will host its inaugural Boxty Festival on Saturday, October 19th. This event is part of Fáilte Ireland’s ‘Taste the Island’ programme and on the day the search will be on for Leitrim’s Best Boxty Maker 2019! If you are a lover of the ‘traditional Irish potato pancake’, this is a date for your diary. Join in the celebrations of the heritage dish through music, song, dance and some great fun potato art in The Dock, Carrickon-Shannon from 12 pm. For more information/to share your boxty memories visit their Facebook and Instagram pages www. facebook.com/TheLeitrimBoxtyFestival or www.instagram.com/LeitrimBoxtyFestival.
Declan and Mark Molloy of Honest Gluten Free Bakery, Roscommon pictured with Micheál Martin TD, Fianna Fáil Leader at the National Ploughing Championships, Fenagh, Co. Carlow. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography.
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FASHION & BEAUTY To feature in this section, call 090-6634632 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie
Roscommon’s premier beauty destination The Skincare & Hair Spa, located at Castle Street, Roscommon town, offers a wide range of excellent services to suit the needs of their clients. Senior hair stylist Jennifer Campbell is available on Wednesdays. Jennifer is highly trained in all aspects of cutting and holds a Degree as a certified L’Oreal Colour Specialist. Jennifer previously worked at Hugh Campbell Hair Group in Limerick where she trained under the award-winning colourist James O’Dwyer. She will be available on Wednesdays for appointments. Call the Skincare & Hair Spa for a free consultation or to reserve your booking in advance. For people in need of a break, a lymphatic massage is the perfect way to relax and unwind. This massage will help maintain health and allow one’s body to detoxify. It encourages the natural flow of lymph and helps return waste from tissues back
Castle St., Roscommon. Tel.: (090) 66 26041. Email: info@skincarehairspa.com • Web: www.skincarehairspa.com
Full Body VITA LIBERATA Spray Tan & Shellac Manicure
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Lymphatic Massage Lymphatic Massage is a form of massage that encourages natural flows of lymph, and aids the process of returning waste from tissues back toward the core. Using massage and specific movements to stimulate this flow, a thorough treatment encourages the body to detoxify and helps maintain health.
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towards the core. These massages are available for €60 on Saturdays. The Skincare & Hair Spa offers a full body Vita Liberata and Shellac Manicure for only €50. The Vita Liberata is the world’s first odourless and nontoxic tan brand. These products are completely non-toxic, organic while they are also free from parabens, alcohol and perfumes. Customers can also avail of €20 off a full head of high-
lights, with a haircut, throughout the month of October. For further information, contact 090-6626041 or email info@skincarehairspa.com.
Jennifer Campbell Jennifer is highly trained in all all aspects of cutting, with several years of training at Hugh Campbell Hair Group in Limerick.
She will be available on Wednesdays, so make an appointment for a free consultation or reserve your booking in advance with a call to The Hair Spa on 090 66 26041!
Corduroy and printed silks take centre stage for Autumn/ Winter at Littlewoods Ireland Littlewoods Ireland has unveiled a new collection of key trends for Autumn/Winter 2019 with looks comprised of Littlewoods Ireland’s own brand V by Very, as well as a selection of high-street favourites. The collection features warm, earthy tones and a palette of leafy hues, including the season’s favourite fabrics: corduroy and printed silk. Layers and texture in the form of feminine florals and flowy maxis are key to the collection. While cosy knits, animal print and knee-high boots give your wardrobe an instant injection of AW19. Party season is almost upon us, and a mix of luxurious velvets and sparkly sequin pieces will take centre stage. Extra shimmer is in the detail thanks to embellished midi dresses and metallic co-ords, contrasted with edgy, faux-leather shorts and skirts. Tap into the latest accessory trends where headbands are adorned with jewels, velvet and scarf prints. For handbags, the 70’s structured silhouette or go-to party clutches are sure to add style points to every look. It’s all about a capsule collection of staple pieces in menswear this season featuring mallard shades of navy, khaki and burgundy. With prices starting from €10 to €250 and sizes ranging from 8 through to 28, this edit has been created for every fashion lover to find a favourite addition to their basket. * The new AW19 collection is now available to shop on www.littlewoodsireland.ie
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YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING
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Mairead asks Roscommon to get their cups out for a good cause Star launches Cancer Society’s fundraiser for breast cancer patients
World Alzheimer Month takes place this September and over this month, the Roscommon People will be focusing on a different aspect of dementia each week
Every year an average of 49 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in Roscommon. This is why radio and TV presenter Mairead Ronan is asking Roscommon to brew up a storm to help fund vital services for people with breast cancer. Mairead, who lost her mum to breast cancer the night before her 21st birthday, is urging people of Roscommon to host a Cups Against Breast Cancer coffee morning this October to support those affected by the disease. She said: “Losing mum was very tough, and there are still days when I feel her loss so strongly. Cancer treatment is very difficult, both emotionally and physically. I witnessed first-hand what mum went through, what thousands of people face each day. “This October 11th you can take a simple action to support anyone facing breast cancer. Host a Cups Against Breast Cancer coffee morning and raise crucial funds to ensure the Irish Cancer Society can continue to fund lifesaving research and free supports for those in need”. Money raised will help fund Cancer Nurses in the Society’s 13 Daffodil Centres, and on the Freephone Cancer Nurseline, who provide information, advice and emotional support to anyone affected by cancer. Last year the Cancer Nurses handled 11 enquiries from breast cancer patients in Roscommon who were in need of support. Averil Power, Chief Executive of the Irish Cancer Society said: “Every day in Ireland eight people get a breast cancer diagnosis. We know that diagnosis can turn your world upside down. That’s why our Cancer Nurses are there to provide care and support to cancer patients when they need it most. “But without donations we simply can’t help everyone. We saw a growing number of breast cancer patients reach out to us for support last year. We are determined to keep up with this demand, but to do this we need to raise more money. That’s why we are asking the public to hold a Cups Against Breast Cancer Coffee morning on October 11th to ensure we can continue to be there for those in need”. For more information on hosting a coffee morning go to www. cancer.ie/cupsagainstbreastcancer.
Dementia and what you can do for your community For people with dementia and their families it is often the small things that make a big difference. Dementia: Understand Together is working to create a social movement where people all around the country, be it individuals, businesses, service providers or community groups, are inspired to take simple actions to tackle the stigma and isolation often experienced by people with dementia and their families. Today there are approximately 55,000 people living with dementia in Ireland. This number is set to more than double by 2036. Indeed, each year over 4,000 people in Ireland develop dementia – that’s over 11 people every day. As numbers increase, it is vital that we address the challenges dementia poses to the individual, families and our communities. Behind the numbers there are mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, husbands, wives, neighbours and friends.
Making a more dementia-inclusive community Dementia: Understand Together now has over 230 community champions and more than 40 national partners from the retail, transport, banking, health and the voluntary and community sectors, who are taking actions to make their communities dementiainclusive. For businesses, while becoming more dementiainclusive is a socially-responsible step in raising awareness and promoting understanding of dementia, it also improves the customer experience as a whole and brings economic benefits. Some of Ireland’s leading travel organisations have signed up as partners with the Dementia: Understand Together campaign and are taking steps to improve the travel experience for people with dementia and their families into the future.
RIGHT: Radio and TV presenter Mairead Ronan is pictured launching the Irish Cancer Society’s Cups Against Breast Cancer fundraiser. Mairead, who lost her mum to breast cancer, is urging people to host a coffee morning on October 11th to support those affected by the disease. See www.cancer.ie Photo by Andres
Ladies, kick-start your hormone health conversation
Pictured are contributors to the guide, ‘The Essential Guide to Female Hormones’, (l-r), Lorraine Keane, broadcaster and ambassador, Sarah Brereton, Cleanmarine Nutritional Therapist and Dr. Mary Ryan, Consultant Endocrinologist.
Women are being encouraged to start a conversation on the important topic of hormone health. Many women are not aware that their hormone health affects many aspects of their life and that good nutrition and exercise can help keep it in balance. Women in Ireland often avoid talking about hormone health with many suffering in silence and dealing with the symptoms on their own. To help educate and encourage women to join the conversation, Cleanmarine, a business which helps with heart well-being, hormone balance and menopause has developed a ‘Book Club Hormone Health Pack’ to help women kick start a discussion about hormone health. The pack includes a conversation starter question guide, bookmarks, herbal tea and eight copies of ‘The Essential Guide to Female Hormones’ written by nutritionist Susie Debice and a panel of experts. Cleanmarine ambassador and broadcaster Lorraine Keane said: “This year I am sharing conversations with my friends about their hormone
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health, to encourage all women across Ireland to talk about their hormone health too. Cleanmarine have developed the ‘Book Club Hormone Health Pack’ which offers the perfect kit for encouraging women of all ages to talk more openly about their hormone health”. To encourage the hormone health conversation and to coincide with World Menopause Day on October 18th, there will be four regional talks next month with Cleanmarine ambassador and broadcaster Lorraine Keane, consultant endocrinologist, Dr. Mary Ryan and Cleanmarine’s own nutritional therapist, which will focus on everything hormone health-related. Tickets are priced at €10 while a copy of ‘The Essential Guide to Female Hormones’ is also included in the price. To order your Book Club Hormone Health Pack, email bookclub@naturalife.ie. For more information on hormone health, to download your own copy of the hormone guide or for details of your nearest October hormone health talk, log onto www.cleanmarine.ie.
Will you be a Dementia Community Champion? Here are six simple actions that you can take to support people with dementia and their families: * See the person, not the dementia * Talk about dementia * Ask how you can help * Stay in touch * Support the person to keep up hobbies and interests * Make sure your service or space is easy to use With a little extra commitment, you could join this social movement and become a community champion. You can bring people in your community together, raise awareness and inspire others to take actions to positively support the lives of people with dementia and their families. 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 Society of Ireland and Genio. For more information about how you can take action and the supports available in Roscommon, visit understandtogether.ie/get-involved or Freephone 1800 341 341
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Commitment to ethics when sourcing food
Pictured at The Good Place were owners Suldery and Daragh Naughton. Photograph: Michelle Hughes Walsh
The Good Place is run by husband and wife team, Daragh and Suldery Naughton. Suldery, originally from Colombia, has been in Roscommon since 2009, and is passionate about the sourcing of the delicious coffee served in Roscommon’s newest café. “Whilst the coffee here is absolutely delicious, the most important part of our decision to choose Bell Lane as our coffee supplier is really about the ethics. Bell Lane’s ethos is to source coffee directly from the farmers, or from local co-ops in the regions where it is grown. “My father was a coffee farmer, so I know only too well how little the farmers receive when they are forced to sell to multinationals. As an example, Bell Lane have recently partnered with a coffee farmer’s co-op in Honduras, which is entirely owned and operated by women whose mission is to empower women in the community to achieve meaningful and sustainable lives. They focus on environmental conservation, using organic fertiliser which they are taught correctly to prepare and apply to the land. That speaks volumes to us and to our customers. The fact that it tastes great is a bonus! “We have worked closely with Celebrity Chef Jeeny Maltese from TheTaste.ie on creating a menu of delicious and wholesome food made with the best artisan Irish ingredients and produce. Food is about enjoyment – and that is at the heart of our philosophy”.
Proprietors Daragh and Suldery and staff would like to invite you to our
Official Opening Launch
The Square, Roscommon Town Telephone: 087-6069374
on this Friday, 27th of September at 5 pm Celebrity Chef Jeeny is our special guest • Sample the Good Place Menu!
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Best wishes to Daragh & Suldery and all in ‘The Good Place’ from
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Roscommon Business Park, Racecourse Road, Roscommon. Tel./Fax: 087 2439513 / 090 66 30313 Email: info@theupholsteryco.ie Web: www.theupholsteryco.ie Best wishes to Daragh & Suldery and all in ‘The Good Place’ from
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Official opening of
‘The Good Place’
Cafe in Roscommon The Good Place is Roscommon’s newly-opened healthy eating cafe, with an emphasis on healthy eating and fresh and delicious food… The Good Place, founded by husband and wife team, Daragh and Suldery Naughton, is Roscommon’s newly-opened healthy eating café, situated just off the Town Square in Roscommon town. With an emphasis on healthy eating and fresh, delicious food, The Good Place is not just targeted at ‘gym goers’ – instead, the aim is to provide high quality, fast and healthy alternatives to the cafe scene in Roscommon. “The concept for our food is very much related to health and wellbeing,” Daragh said. “We would like for people to be able to dine here daily, truly enjoy their meal, and be better for it, by providing them with the best possible options for the food they know and love. “Many people have recently moved back to Roscommon from not only Dublin, but from ‘far away’ places, and there is no reason why healthy, tasty food cannot be on the menu here in Roscommon” Daragh adds. “We have travelled far and wide, and every time we eat in a nice, quaint cafe, be it in Athlone or New York, we have asked ourselves why there cannot be something like this at home in Roscommon. In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, not everyone has an hour for lunch, and we offer fast and efficient takeaway lunches, so that you can grab-and-go, and know that you are eating well. “Our team are as dedicated and passionate about healthy food as we are. Each of our dishes has been thoughtfully made, with the right balance of ingredients, flavour and goodness in mind. Our focus is on freshly-made everyday
Pictured at The Good Place were Laura Molloy (Manager), Johnathan Gomes, Martina Betima Santos, Daragh Naughton, Suldery Naughton and Joanne Leonard (Kitchen Manager). Photograph: Michelle Hughes Walsh
food – locally sourced wherever possible – and to the highest standards. We also take into account any dietary requirements. We are not simply offering ‘free from’ options to existing dishes, we have designed many of the dishes to be, for example, vegan/gluten/dairy-free from
scratch and to be superbly tasty and healthy, with no lack of flavour”. Make sure to call into Roscommon’s newest café, the superbly located ‘The Good Place’. Daragh and Suldery and their staff look forward to meeting you!
Best wishes to Daragh & Suldery and all in ‘The Good Place’ from
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Best wishes to Daragh and Suldery and all at ‘The Good Place’ from
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The Good Place is Roscommon’s newly-opened healthy eating café, situated just off the Town Square in Roscommon town.
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The Good Place is Roscommonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newly-opened healthy eating cafĂŠ, situated just off the Town Square in Roscommon town. The official opening launch is on this Friday, 27th of September at 5 pm. Â Pictures: Michelle Hughes Walshe.
ABOUT OUR MENUâ&#x20AC;Ś Some of the highlights of The Good Place menu include breakfast such as poached eggs and pancakes with an assortment of side dishes to suit all diets, deliciously healthy crunchy granola, etc. Lunch items include gourmet sandwiches and homemade soups, with nutritious and filling salads, indulgent baked goods, loose teas and Bell Lane coffee. Daragh says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every day we make a selection of lovely treats such as fresh scones. The ladies make the protein balls, and super-food brownies in-house, and every day a new soup is crafted and prepared fresh for customersâ&#x20AC;?. Open 7 days a week â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from 8.30 am Monday-Saturday and from 11 am on Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Good Placeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; aims to add value to the local area by offering people a healthier alternative to regular Cafe food to make staying healthy and fit easier. Best wishes to Daragh and Suldery in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Good Placeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from
Best wishes to Daragh & Suldery and all in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Good Placeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from
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CarbonMonoxideAwarenessWeek
Damien Garvey
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week begins today
PLUMBING & HEATING CONTRACTOR
Phone:
086 2672674
John Feeley PLUMBING & HEATING CONTRACTOR Kilteevan, Roscommon
Tel: 090 6626819
Jason McGarry Heating & Plumbing Ballinagard Road, Roscommon
Tel: 086 8966113
JOHN
MULVIHILL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
FRENCHPARK, CO. ROSCOMMON
Tel.: 087 2502901
Padraig Kelly Plumbing &
Heating Glinsk, Co. Galway
Mobile: 087 2685269
Liam Tully
Carbon monoxide can, and does, kill. Follow these important safety measures… Ireland’s fifth annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week takes place in Ireland from Thursday, 26th of September (today) to the 2nd of October this year. Each year, the campaign aims to raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide and highlight the measures that can be taken to prevent it. Carbon monoxide can, and does, kill. On average, six people in Ireland die every year as a result of unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning, and many more are made ill. The gas is colourless, odourless, hard to detect and, at high levels, can kill in less than three minutes. Carbon monoxide can be produced by any fossil fuel when burned – coal, turf, oil, gas or even wood. There are a number of preventative measures
that can be put in place to reduce the risk of CO poisoning. They include having your fuel burning appliances serviced annually by a Registered Gas Installer, Registered OFTEC Technician or qualified service technician for your fuel type. For added protection, audible carbon monoxide alarms should be installed where fuel burning appliances are used. There are a number of important safety messages that designers and builders should be aware of to help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning:
erly installed, serviced and are operated safely, for example, in well ventilated areas.
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The Awareness Week is a public safety initiative supported by organisations across the energy sector and related industries as well as safety and public health bodies including the Commission for
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Ensure that fuel burning appliances used on site (e.g. generators, enginepowered equipment and even temporary heating equipment, etc.) are prop-
Use a competent installer to install heating/fuel burning appliances (e.g. A Registered Gas Installer for gas appliances, a registered OFTEC technician for oil appliances, etc.).
3) Remember, building regulations require carbon monoxide alarms to be installed in most cases.
If doing alteration works to a property, do not compromise existing flueing and ventilation arrangements.
Mobile: 087 2325699
Derek Harrington Plumbing, Heating & Renewables
Oran, Co. Roscommon
Tel.: 090 6662978 or 086 8274318
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LANESBORO ROAD, ROSCOMMON
PLUMBING & HEATING Derrane Road, Roscommon
If in doubt, seek expert advice from a competent installer.
Energy Regulation (CER); Gas Networks Ireland; Register of Gas Installers of Ireland (RGII); Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC); Solid Fuel Trade Group; National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI); Health Service Executive; Health and Safety Authority; Chief Fire Officers’ Association and major Irish energy retailers.
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How to pray the Rosary
At this point the intentions are given, and then five mysteries are prayed.
“Pray the Rosary every day to obtain peace for the world and the end of the war” Our Lady said to the three young shepherds of Fatima on 13th May 1917. In each of the six apparitions, She insisted on the necessity of the daily Rosary. The Rosary begins with the Sign of the Cross and the Apostles Creed, followed by an Our Father, three Hail Marys and a Glory Be.
Each Mystery is announced and then an Our Father, ten Hail Marys and a Glory Be are prayed, while meditating on the Mystery. This is followed by the prayer requested by Our Lady of Fatima: “O My Jesus…” When praying the Rosary it is important to remember to meditate
The Fifteen Promises of The Blessed Virgin Mary To Those Who Pray The Rosary 1. Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the Rosary shall receive signal graces. 2. I promise my special protection and the greatest graces to all those who shall recite the Rosary. 3. The Rosary shall be a powerful armour against hell; it will destroy vice, decrease sin and defeat heresy. 4. It will cause virtue and good works to flourish; it will obtain for souls the abundant mercy of God; it will withdraw the hearts of men from the love of the world and its vanities, and will lift them to the desire of eternal things. Oh, that souls would sanctify themselves by this means! 5. The soul that recommends
7. Whoever shall have a true devotion for the Rosary shall not die without the sacraments of the Church. 8. Those who are faithful to the recitation of the Rosary shall have during their life and at their death the light of God and the plenitude of His graces. At the moment of death they shall participate in the merits of the saints of paradise. 9. I shall deliver from purgatory those who have been devoted to the Rosary.
At Fatima Our Lady requested that we pray one Rosary of five decades every day. It is good and praiseworthy to pray more than one Rosary each day if and when possible.
Everyday World Rosary Forum Association
itself to me by the recitation of the Rosary shall not perish. 6. Whoever shall recite the Rosary devoutly, applying himself to the consideration of its sacred mysteries shall never be conquered by misfortune: if he be a sinner, he shall not perish by an unprovided death; if he be just, he shall remain in the grace of God. He shall become worthy of eternal life.
on the life of Our Lord. Each decade or mystery corresponds to an episode in the life of Our Lord Jesus Christ or of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Recite five decades of the Rosary every day Reference: • Saint Dominic Of Guzman 1214 • Blessed Alan De Roche 1464 • Pope John Paul II • Mysteries of Light 2002 (called The Luminous Mysteries)
Saint Dominic Of Guzman and Blessed Alan De Roche both received the 15 promises of the Rosary
The Rosary Format Recite Joyful Mysteries on Mondays and Saturdays Recite Luminous Mysteries on Thursdays Recite Sorrowful Mysteries on Tuesdays and Fridays Recite Glorious Mysteries on Sundays and Wednesdays To end all wars and potential wars To stop knife, gun and assault crime everywhere To ask the Virgin Mary for miracles for all who need miracles worldwide To pray for all in Nursing Homes and Hospitals To house the homeless and feed the hungry Thanksgiving for all her miracles through the centuries
10. The faithful children of the Rosary shall merit a high degree of glory in Heaven.
To pray for all who have passed away up to the present time For new inventions to create jobs everywhere
11. You shall obtain all you ask of me by the recitation of the Rosary. 12. All those who propagate the Holy Rosary shall be aided by me in their necessities. 13. I have obtained from my Divine Son that all the advocates of the Rosary shall have for intercessors the entire celestial court during their life and at the hour of their death. 14. All who recite the Rosary are my sons, and brothers of my son Jesus Christ. 15. Devotion to my Rosary is a great sign of predestination.
Preserve a copy of this for the family home
To join this Rosary Association, just send a list of the names (BLOCK LETTERS) to PO Box No. 3, The Courtyard, Athleague, Co. Roscommon, Ireland. No charge. The names are written into the Rosary Association book. The only obligation is to recite five decades of the Rosary every day.
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To feature in this section, call 090-6634632 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie
JJ Harlow’s Telephone: 090 6626225 Saturday 28th September: 10PM
DJ Liamo Sunday 29th September:
& The notorious
Ciaran, Conor & Gary
‘Come for the racing – stay for the craic’ The Roscommon Racecourse will stage its final meeting of the year on Monday next, September 30th, with the first race due off at 2.05 pm. The feature race is the €55,000 Grade 3 Ballymore Properties Irish EBF Novice Steeplechase. Bearing in mind that 10 inches of rain fell on the track during the month of August, the racecourse is in great shape. Now is the time that some of the winter horses start to reappear after a summer break and some very good horses are expected to line up next week. Apart from Ballymore Properties, sponsors on Monday include Service Matters, Roscommon On-Course Vets and the EBF. The best-turned out prize is kindly sponsored by Keen Print, Golf Links Road, Roscommon. Racecourse Manager, Michael Finneran, would like to thank all sponsors, many of whom have had a very long association with the racecourse. A number of new
sponsors have also come on board. Those involved with the racecourse say they have received terrific feedback regarding the redevelopment of the old weigh room and in due course they will look at upgrading more facilities at Roscommon Racecourse. It’s been a great season of racing at Roscommon. On Monday, there will be music in the main bar after the second last race with Henry & The Usual Suspects. There is a competition in the racecard for a free bet. Admission for adults is €15, with OAPs/students admitted for €10. The Ros Special for €35 consists of admission, a race card, a two-course meal and a €10 betting voucher. For further enquiries email contact@roscommonracecourse.ie or call 087-2203288. Log on to www.roscommonracecourse.ie for updates or follow on Facebook for more information.
Pictured at the Roscommon Races was Orla Murtagh, winning owner of the fifth race (the Irish Stallion Farms EBS Fillies Handicap) with Sandra Hughes, Roscommon Racecourse. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
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6PM IN THE MIDDLE BAR
JJ Harlows supporting Irish Micro Breweries i
ROSCOMMON Race Course CLG Roscommon Races FINAL MEETING OF 2019 Monday, 30th September, 2019 First Race: 2.05pm Feature Race: The Ballymore Properties/Irish EBF
Novice Steeplechase (Grade 3) with €55,000 in prize money Top Class National Hunt Racing Free Bets on Race Card Competition Music after 2nd last race with Henry & The Usual Suspects
Come for the Racing – Stay for the Craic! ALL ENQUIRIES: (087) 2203288 E-Mail: contact@roscommonracecourse.ie For updates log into www.roscommonracecourse.ie or follow us on
Pictured in Cattigan’s, Roscommon on Saturday night for Caroline Lucas’ 40th birthday were Stephanie Perril, Michael, Paige and Caroline Lucas and Trisha Glynn. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh
‘80s and ‘90s Video Disco in aid of charities A charity fundraiser with a difference will be held in Roscommon town during the October Bank Holiday Weekend. Nancy’s Nightclub on Castle Street will host a ‘Sensational Halloween ‘80s and ‘90s Video Disco’ on Friday, October 25th. Patrons will be able to relive that golden era – enjoying all the big hits from yesteryear and seeing the stars from the ‘80s and ‘90s on the big screens. This event is being held to raise funds for Roscommon Palliative Care and also for breast cancer research.
Doors open at 10 pm and there will be a late bar on the night. The ‘Video Jockeys’ (VJs) are Brendan Nugent and Seamus Duke. Tickets are €10 and are available in various outets throughout Roscommon town and/or at the door on the night. Come along and support a worthy cause – and have a great night out as well. It promises to be the event of the year! For further details, contact 0868335380.
New art exhibition to open in Ballinamore The opening of an art exhibition featuring ‘The Memory of Water’ by Maria Noonan-McDermott will take place on Friday, September 27th at 7.30 pm at the Solas Art Gallery, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim. Originally from Donegal, Irish artist Maria NoonanMcDermott now lives and works from her studio in Leitrim. Heavily influenced by the impressionist movement, her work focuses on the study of light and form in Irish landscapes.
Hamrock’s Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Tel.: (090) 6663325 Saturday, 28th September:
Henry + The Usual Suspects
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To feature in this section, call 090-6634632 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie (Left) Pictured in the Hollywood Bar on Saturday night were Danny Arnold, Michael Dunne and Lorcan Maher.
Pictured in the Hollywood Bar on Saturday night were Tara Hegarty, Amy Finnegan, Laura Leonard and Noilin Hennigan.
Faces & Places
Pictured in the Hollywood Bar on Saturday night were Darren Lennon and Paraic Croghan.
HOLLYWOOD BAR Roscommon Photographs: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured in the Hollywood Bar on Saturday night were Shannon McGann and Rachel Tarmey.
Caroline Lucas
40th birthday
Pictured in Cattigan’s, Roscommon on Saturday night for Caroline Lucas’ 40th birthday were Bernie and Lee Farrell. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Cattigan’s, Roscommon
Pictured in Cattigan’s, Roscommon on Saturday night for Caroline Lucas’ 40th birthday were Carmel Lucas, Stephanie and Brian Perril. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured in Cattigan’s, Roscommon on Saturday night for Caroline Lucas’ 40th birthday were Michael and Caroline Lucas. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh
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(Above) Pictured in JJ’s, on Saturday night last were Aoife Jones, Casia Lach and Ciara Browne.
Pictured in JJ’s, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Mella Marques, Clodagh White and Michelle Fallon.
Pictured in JJ’s, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Matthew Browne, Linda Kilheeney and Justine Saint-Gerard.
Faces & Places JJ’s Roscommon Pictures: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured in JJ’s, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Wesley Reilly, Daragh Naughton and Robbie Walsh.
Pictured in JJ’s, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Stephen Kilcommins and Charlotte Siggins.
Pictured in JJ’s, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Teresa and Philip Tierney.
Pictured in JJ’s, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Sophie Cuddy Cullen, Ryan Horan and Narule Stewarts.
Pictured in JJ’s, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Brian Kolbe, Jamie Grehan and Sarah Keenan.
Pictured in JJ’s, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Emma Thompson, Maunie Kerry, Michelle Ennis and Andrea Kearney.
Pictured in JJ’s, Roscommon on Saturday night last were Claire Shanagher, Shauna Murphy, Shona Tiley and Lorna Murphy.
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Harrison Café for lease Sherry FitzGerald P. Burke, Goff St., Roscommon town, is currently offering to the market an excellent opportunity to lease a fully fitted restaurant/café located in the heart of Roscommon town. The Harrison Café occupies a pivotal corner position in the busy Harrison Centre, just off Main Street, and has been successfully running as a café/restaurant for a number of years. It benefits from a heavy footfall and a strong existing client base. This business is surrounded by an excit-
ing mix of established retail, fashion and beauty stores, while there is a large free carparking facility nearby. The café is bright, spacious and welcoming, and has a loyal customer base. The ground floor, which is tastefully decorated throughout, has a large, comfortable seating area, counter space and kitchen. To book an appointment call our office today on 090-6627200 or email info@ pburkeassociates.com for more information. TO LET. POA
ROSCOMMON
Auctioneers & Chartered Surveyors
THE HARRISON CAFÉ, HARRISON CENTRE, ROSCOMMON.
Main Street, Ballygar. Tel 090 6624531 087 2786664 Email: moranandco.ie PSRA no. 001472
7 Forest View, Ballygar 3 Bed Bungalow
Trihill, Ballygar 4 Bed. Two Storey on 1 acre
Call 090 662 7200 GOFF STREET, ROSCOMMON
Attractive bungalow in a sought after area convenient to all amenities in Ballygar. Ideal for retirement or family home. Price Region €135,000
The residence has a floor area of c.120 sq.mts. and is presented in lovely condition. There is a double garage, turf shed,large mature garden with pond. Viewing recommended. Full details from the auctioneers.
Gurteen, Ballygar
2 Castlelawn, Glinsk
Partly built house c. 4700 sq.ft.
Amazing opportunity to complete this exclusive house with a good location convenient to Ballaghlea Primary School and commuting distance from Roscommon, Athlone, Ballinasloe and Galway. Full details from David Moran.
Find out more at mysherryfitz.ie
• Fully fitted restaurant/café in Roscommon Town • Excellent location in a busy business area • Accommodation includes café, kitchen, office and upstairs dining area. • Large seating area • Access from Main Street and Tesco carpark.
CALL PADRAIG BURKE: 0906 627200
PRSA No: 001316
NEW TO THE MARKET
ROSCOMMON
ROSCOMMON
NO 10 HANLEY AVENUE, LOUGHGLYNN. €115,000
NO 11 LISNAREE, STROKESTOWN €100,000
• Excellent 4 bed semi detached residence • Situated in an exclusive private development • Large garden to the rear with beautiful views of the Lough Glynn • Within 15 minutes of Knock International Airport and 10 minutes from the town of Castlerea. • Excellent family home or an ideal investment. CALL PADRAIG BURKE: 0906 627200 PRSA No: 001316
• Quality 3 bed semi-detached house. • Located in a peaceful residential area. • Property is finished to a high standard throughout • Only 2 mins to Strokestown town centre. • Spacious garden to the rear with timber fencing.
New 4 Bed. Two Storey
Full details from David Moran
CALL PADRAIG BURKE: 0906 627200
It’s not just about property. It’s about people. PSRA No. 001316
PRSA No: 001316
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Online auctions with REA Seamus Carthy FINAL OFFERS NOW INVITED
For further details or to enquire about registering for the auctions, please contact REA Seamus Carthy on 090-6630001 or email info@reacarthy.ie.
CARROWPHADDEN, LECARROW, CO. ROSCOMMON, F42 Y722
A traditional style 4 bedroom Bungalow considered to be situated in a strong and sought after residential location midway between the towns of Roscommon and Athlone. Opportunity to acquire quality family home that allows discerning purchaser to finish to their preferred specification. Final offers on or before the 18th of October 2019. Offering exceptional value for money
NEW TO THE MARKET 16 LAKEVIEW, GLENAMADDY, CO. GALWAY, F45 F380
Quality 4 bed Detached Two Storey Residence located in this select residential estate within walking distance to local amenities in Glenamaddy. The subject property benefits from a high level of finish and is presented in excellent condition both internally and externally. The property boasts further potential with 2 no storage rooms in attic area.. Offering exceptional value for money
OFFERS NOW INVITED ABBEYTOWN, ROSCOMMON TOWN, F42 A093
Exceptional 3 Bedroom Detached Two Storey Residence situated in the highly sought after residential suburb within walking distance of all amenities in Roscommon Town. The subject property is presented in excellent condition both internally and externally. Offering exceptional value for money
NEW TO THE MARKET 16 SCRAMOGUE MANOR, SCRAMOGE, CO. ROSCOMMON, F42 KF88
Residence in Ballinameen REA Seamus Carthy are hosting online auctions in October with unbelievable value on offer. On Wednesday, October 9th, 16, Greenhills will be on the market. This property is situated within a quality residential estate in the village of Ballinameen. This is an opportunity to acquire a top quality family home that allows any discerning purchaser to finish to their preferred specification. Interested parties should register in advance of the auction. AMV: €60,000.
Castlerea apartment for sale
Quality residence in Ballintubber
REA Seamus Carthy have two properties for sale by online auction, with bidding commencing on Thursday, October 10th. 20, Riverwalk is a two-bedroomed apartment located on the second floor of the town centre residential development. The property is within walking distance to all amenities in Castlerea town. Interested parties should register in advance of the auction. AMV: €30,000.
REA Seamus Carthy are offering a quality detached threebedroomed accommodation for online auction, with bidding on Friday, October 11th. The residence Knockalaghta, Ballintubber is set on 1.21 acres. The property is located on a
Bungalows in Tarmonbarry REA Seamus Carthy are selling two detached bungalows as one lot in an online auction. Bidding opens on Thursday, October 10th for no. 2 & 3, Shannon Valley. These residences are situated in a small residential estate within close proximity to the picturesque
ROSCOMMON TOWN T: 090 66 30001 • W: www.reacarthy.ie PSRA Licence No. 002782
Sean Naughton MIPAV COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, ESTATE AGENTS THE SQUARE, ROSCOMMON TEL: (090) 6625080 (offi (office ce)) Mob: 087 2479486 — Fax: (090) 6627161 Email: seannaughton@eircom.net PRSA no. 001821
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY Two Old Residences on 1 Acre Site COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON
velopment are two sites with full planning permission for a four-bedroomed residence. Selling to offers in excess of €100,000.
For further details please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 0906625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net.
Good quality land for sale at Grange, Fourmilehouse Sean Naughton Auctioneers, Roscommon, are delighted to offer to the market 33 acres of land at Grange, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon. The land can be sold in lots and is for sale by private treaty. Lot one contains C.33 acres of good quality land.
A Quality 4 bed Detached Dormer Bungalow situated in a sought after residential estate in Scramogue within walking distance of local amenities such as Church, pub etc. The subject property benefits from a high level of finish internally and externally. Offering exceptional value for money
village of Tarmonbarry. No. 2, Shannon Valley is a completed detached four-bedroomed bungalow. No. 3, Shannon Valley is a detached four-bedroomed bungalow requiring some finishing works. Interested parties should register in advance of the auction. AMV: €230,000.
Bargain of the month with Sean Naughton Auctioneers Sean Naughton Auctioneers, Roscommon are delighted to offer for sale a commercial development with two sites that have full planning permission situated in a prime location in the heart of Ballymoe village. The ground floor of the commercial/residential premises includes a retail unit currently used as a butcher’s and coldstore. On the first floor there is a one-bedroomed apartment. Also included in the de-
picturesque site and is midway between the villages of Castleplunkett and Ballintubber with ease of access to the larger towns of Castlerea and Roscommon. Interested parties should register in advance of the auction. AMV: €70,000.
Lot two has C.23 acres of first-rate land and lot three contains 10 acres of good quality land. For further details please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 0906625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net.
Large residence for sale at Hawthorn Drive Sean Naughton Auctioneers, Roscommon, are delighted to offer a new to the market, a large detached residence with a garage located at Hawthorn Drive, Roscommon town. Accommodation consists of three bedrooms (one ensuite), a kitchen, dining
room, living room, utility and family bathroom. Viewing is highly recommended with sole auctioneer. Price on application. For further details please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 0906625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net.
Two old residences on a 1 acre site located in the centre of Knockcroghery Village. Excellent development potential Offers in the region of €120,000
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FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY Residence and 12 Acres of Good Quality Land GRANGE FOURMILEHOUSE, CO. ROSCOMMON
Can be sold in Lots . Offers in the Region of €165,000
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NEW TO THE MARKET – FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY 7 ACRES OF DEVELOPMENT LAND, KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON 7 Acres of prime development land on the outskirt of Knockcroghery Village suitable for housing or commercial filling station etc Can be sold subject to planning Price on Application
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Attention house owners – properties wanted in Roscommon town sale agreed status. We are now seeking two or three bedroomed bungalow residences in Essex Grove, Castle Park, Cherry Drive & Celtic Avenue and the general vicinity for cash clients. “We offer a comprehensive pre-market analysis, valuation service and one of the largest databases of potential purchasers in the region to our clients.
We advertise in all local and national media and include all our property on the websites www.daft.ie, www.propertypartners.ie and www.myhome.ie”. For further details or to arrange a consultation, please contact either John Earley (FIPAV) or David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.
Quality Fourmilehouse residence new to the market at Earley’s
Property Partners Earley’s Sale of the Week David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week pleased to advise that he sold a quality four-bedroomed semi-detached residence located at 8, Chestnut Grove, Tulsk Village, Co. Roscommon for a very satisfactory price.
David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley is this week offering new to the market a quality four-bedroomed bungalow residence of approx. 1,000 sq.ft. located at Rathmore, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon. David describes the property as a “primely located and recently renovated four-bedroomed bungalow residence standing on a generous site area. The said property is ideally situated only approx. 6.5 km from Roscommon town on the main N61 Roscommon/Boyle route”. This residence has been completely rewired, replumbed, insulated and replastered. The property is in need of internal finish to individual taste and the
auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. BER: D1. The asking price is €100,000 ono. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email ddiffley@propertypartners. ie.
PROPERTY PARTNERS PUBLIC AUCTION ON THURSDAY 3rd OCTOBER 2019 AT 4 PM IN HANNONS HOTEL, ROSCOMMON TOWN (unless previously sold) PRIME LANDS CONTAINING APPROX. 45.6 ACRES SET OUT IN 3 LOTS AND LOCATED AT
KILLAGHAN AND GORT, TOBERDAN AND KELLYBROOK, LECARROW, CO. ROSCOMMON (being the estate of the late Patsy Kilcline) Lands of Toberdan & Kellybrook, Lecarrow which can be sold in 1 one more lots should market interest dictate, set out as follows: Lot 1: The Entire approx. 21.3 acres Lot 2: approx. 10.4 acres Lot 3: approx. 10.9 acres
Lands of Killaghan & Gort of approx. 15.6 acres.
Hughes & Company are reoffering for sale due to cancellation a four-bedroomed residence on a circa oneacre site at Moneymore, Knockcroghery, Roscommon. Accommodation consists of a sitting room, kitchen cum dining room, four bedrooms with two ensuite, a large bathroom and a laundry room. The residence is being sold under construction/builder’s finish. The residence is situated approximately one
mile off the main Athlone to Roscommon Road in a nice rural setting with mature trees and a large garage to the side and rear. Offers in the region of
€150,000 are being sought.
For further information, contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers. com.
Pat Hughes hosts very successful Machinery Auction Hughes & Company are reporting that the machinery auction they held in Emoe on the Lanesboro Road last Saturday was a huge success with a 90% clearance of items.
Hitachi Digger sold for €11,000
ipav
While the crowd was smaller than usual, the bidding was fast and furious with all lots sold in less than two hours. There are a few items left with private negotiating currently ongoing
with prospective purchasers. People travelled from as far away as Wexford for the auction with members of the public already asking when another one will be held.
MF 165 sold for €3,000
Same Laser sold for €5,000
Institute of Professional Auctioneer & Valuers
PSRA Licence No. 001481
EARLEY
A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED 5 B/R DORMER STYLE RESIDENCE STANDING ON A WONDERFULLY MATURE SITE AREA OF APPROX. 1.08 ACRES LOCATED AT ASHGROVE, TOREEN, SCRAMOGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON, F42 YV97. All offers after €200,000 to sell A beautifully presented 5 B/R dormer style residence standing on approx. 1.08 acres with uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside. The said property has been carefully maintained and is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout by its present owners. Offering spacious living accommodation throughout and within only minutes drive of Strokestown and the main N5 Dublin/Western route, this is a must view property. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers after €200,000 to sell
NE W M TO AR T KE HE T
Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are this week seeking houses in Essex Grove, Castle Park, Cherry Drive and Celtic Avenue for cash clients and disappointed underbidders. John Earley (FIPAV) said: “We have experienced a very busy period of house sales over the past number of weeks with a large volume of residential properties being sold or reaching
Residence for sale at Moneymore, Knockcroghery
A QUALITY 2 B/R DETACHED BUNGALOW RESIDENCE OF APPROX. 880 SQ.FT LOCATED AT TWO ACRES, CREEVY ROAD, ROSCOMMON, CO. ROSCOMMON, F42 K65
Legal: Brid Miller, Solicitor, Athlone Rd, Roscommon. 090 66 27777.
Final offers after €100,000 to sell A primely located 2 B/R bungalow residence of approx. 880 sq.ft which stands on a site area of approx. 0.37 of an acre. Situated in a renowned residential location beside Roscommon town, the said property is presented for sale in solid condition but in need of modernisation throughout. A rare opportunity to acquire a prime property on the outskirts of Roscommon town offering huge potential. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and final offers after €100,000 to sell.
FIN A IN L OF VIT FE ED RS
Lands of Kellybrook of approx. 8.7 acres.
Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon Email: jearley@propertypartners.ie www.propertypartners.ie Tel: (090) 6626579 / 6626796 Fax: (090) 6625405
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Four-bedroomed house in Knockcroghery Conaughton Auctionners present to the market a delightful four-bedroomed semidetached home in showhouse condition which is located in the much sought-after area of Knockcroghery. Number 27, Dun Árd is being sold with all furnishings and is a turn-key property which ticks all the boxes for both the firsttime buyer and the investment market. There was no expense spared by the current owners when decorating this home. Connaughton Auctioneers are now taking bookings for viewings on this beautiful property.
Residence in Ballygar which stands on 0.4 hectares, has a floor area of c.120 sq.m
For additional information and to arrange your appointment, contact the office on 090-
6663700 or email info@connaughtonauctioneers.ie.
Ballydangan lands for auction Connaughton Auctioneers, Athleague, Co. Roscommon have a prime parcel of agricultural land containing c 20.95 acres for public auction on Friday, October 4th at 4 pm in the Birch Grove Bar, Ballinasloe. Located just off the old Athlone to Ballinasloe road and in a renowned farming district, these lands hold huge potential and have extensive road frontage. Auctioneer Ivan Connaughton stated: “These lands offer an opportunity for a local farmer to increase their existing holding as seldom do lands of this type come to market in this area. We have seen from recent auctions in the South Roscommon area that local interest is very strong. “As with all auctions we have, any person interested in selling or buying and who wants to witness how public auctions are conducted are invited to come along”. For further details on these lands, conSolicitor for the carriage of sale is Mr. John O’Carroll, O’Carroll & Hogan, Pearse Street, Athlone, Co. West- tact Connaughton Auctioneers on 0906663700. meath.
PSRA Licence No. 001350
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NEW TO THE MARKET
NEW TO THE MARKET
Four Bedroom Bungalow at
Four Bedroom Residence at
CARTRON, FOURMILEHOUSE CO. ROSCOMMON F42 WR28
CLOONEYCOLGAN, DONAMON CO. ROSCOMMON F42 HE63
• Attractive four-bedroom bungalow residence in pristine condition • Detached garage to side • Altogether standing on c.1.33 Acres • Unrivalled views of the surrounding countryside For further details and viewing, contact the office on 090-6663700 Viewings at evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays also accommodated
• Attractive four bedroom two storey residence • Located close to National School, Church and Community Centre and just off the Roscommon/Castlerea N60 road • Requiring minor modernisation works, this residence boasts spacious living accommodation throughout • Viewing comes highly recommended For further details and viewing, contact the office on 090-6663700 Viewings at evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays also accommodated
Delightful residence at Trihill, Ballygar David Moran, Moran & Co., Ballygar, Co. Galway are offering for sale a residence which stands on 0.4 hectares, has a floor area of c.120 sq.m. and is presented in lovely condition. There is a double garage c. 37 sq.m. and a turf shed c.17 sq.m. Other features include a large mature garden with a pond and a concrete driveway. There is an open fireplace with back boiler in the sitting room and inset stove in the living room, alongside
a fitted kitchen. The property has been well maintained by the present owners who have had it as their home for the last twenty years. This is a great purchase opportunity for anyone seeking a nice property with charm and character. Public viewing is highly recommended. For more details, contact David Moran, Moran & Co., Ballygar on 090-6624531 or 087-2786664.
Bealnamullia lands realise €270,000 Connaughton Auctioneers, Athleague, Co. Roscommon, recently sold a parcel of lands comprising of derelict residences on c.28 acres at Bealnamullia, Athlone. The lands were auctioned on Friday, September 20th in the Mill Bar Public House, Athlone. There was a large attendance at the auction with the lands offered for sale in four separate lots and one overall property. On the night, Ivan Connaughton auctioned the four individual lots and then the overall property. The overall lot atracted greater interest and after
two runs, the property was put on the open market at €250,000. Four further bids were received before the overall lot was sold for €270,000. Mr. Connaughton stated after the auction: “We were delighted with the result. The lands have huge potential in the future and are accessible by right of way at present. “I wish the purchasers the best of luck with their purchase. We now need similar lands in the Monksland/Bealnamullia area for disappointed underbidders”. Solicitor for the carriage of sale was Owen Carty.
Residence on a picturesque site Connaughton Auctioneers are this week offering new to the market, an attractive four-bedroomed house on a picturesque site. The residence is approximately 14 km from Roscommon town. The Clooneycolgan residence comes to the market requiring minor modernisation works internally. The residence boasts spacious living accommodation throughout and is a bargain for those who wish to purchase a premium property and put their own stamp on it. For additional information and to arrange a viewing, contact the office on 090-6663700 or email info@connaughtonauctioneers.ie. Clooneycolgan
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FOR SALE: 2003 Blue Peugeot 206, 132,000 km, N.C.T until September 2020. €700. Tel: 086 1530319
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• Removes up to 50% more than traditional methods • Firebacks replaced and flues repaired • Can be cleaned from the bottom up • Chimney cowels and crow guards fitted Power washing and gutter cleaning services. Telephone:
087 2798704 CAR FOR SALE: Ford Grand C Max Titanium X (top specification), 2.0 Lt. Diesel, Automatic. Beautiful car with up to 7 seats. Brown. 2013. Specifications include – Leather seats, Cruise control - Sat Nav - Lane sensing - Speed sign change alerts- self parking - front, side and rear parking assist - panoramic sun roof with electric blind and many other specifications expected of a top marque car. Only 75,200 Km (46,737 miles), Full service history, Taxed and N.C.T. to February 2020. €14,900 ono. Call or text Terry 087 161 4066
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Mark Kilgallon B.Sc Podiatry (Hons) M.Ch.S.I. Department of Health Approved
EVERY FRIDAY St. Joseph’s Resource Centre, Boyle For appointment
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• House Visits • Insoles and Orthotics Prescribed • Chiropody Services Clinics also in Ballaghaderreen and Castlebar
ACUPUNCTURE Traditional Chinese Medicine
Michael Lennon Lic. Ac.
Galway Road, Roscommon Telephone: 090 6626023
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For all foot ailments Siobhan Murray BSc (Hons) Podiatry M.Ch.S.I.
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Department of Health Approved Every Monday Tully’s Total Health Pharmacy Main Street, Castlerea
For appointment: (094) 96 21647 / (089) 4142233 • Home visits • Insoles and Orthotics prescribed
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CHIROPRACTOR ROSCOMMON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC • BACK PAIN • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN • LIMB PAIN
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Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon. David Connor BSC (Hon.) Chiro. MSc. Chiropractic Association of Ireland
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071 9637984 / 086 3562718
COMPUTERS DC Computer Services Providing IT services for Homes, Businesses & Schools. Home Callouts.
NO FIX NO FEE PC Maintenance – Upgrades, Repairs, Virus & Spyware removal. Network Solutions – Cabling, Hardware & Software Installation & Maintenance. Contact David Conboy Tel: 087 7496459 Email: info@dccomputerservices.ie Web: www.dccomputerservices.ie p
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COUNSELLING & HYPNOTHERAPY Are you affected by Anger Issues, Bullying, Bereavement, Confidence/self-esteem issues, OCD, Stress, Depression, Eating disorders Panic/Anxiety, Relationships, Exam pressure, Sexual Abuse Contact: Billy 094 96 59966 Mobile: 086 0675433 or visit www.billybrogan.com
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Excellent pass rates CAR - 12 EDT LESSONS CAR & TRAILER (B&E) TRUCKS - RIGID, ARTIC & CPC
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DSA/ADI (UK) RSA MIAM ROSPA Approved Driving Instructor Former BSM Driving Instructor and UK advanced Met. Police Driver. GIFT VOUCHER CARDS AVAILABLE Castlerea & Roscommon
EDT Lessons Available Telephone:
094 96 20099 Mobile:
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Tel. (094) 98 80281 Mob. (087) 2031909 Website: www.dockerydriving.ie RSA Approved Driving Instructor
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Classifieds DENTAL
Patrick Lynch Clinical Dental Technician
Henry Street Medical Centre Roscommon TELEPHONE:
090 66 65917 087 228 8780
FARMING A B AT TO I R S E R V I C E AVA I L A B L E : Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. Tel: Webb’s Butcher’s, 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715 FOR SALE: Excellent quality square bales of hay. Sold in lots to suit, €2.50 a bale and delivered. Tel: 086 2628439
BOOM SPRAYER TESTING SERVICE • Sprayers tested on owners premises • Test report & D.A.F.M. stickers provided. • Small stock parts fitted on site (if necessary) Currently in 2019, sprayers are required to be tested every 5 years according to Dept. of Agriculture regulations. From 2020 all sprayes are required to be tested every 3 years Contact: Thomas Neilan on 087 2395171 or 090 6663069 e-mail:
Belclare Ram Sale Roscommon Mart Saturday, 28th September Show 1pm Sale 1:30pm 20 + rams
Enquiries: 087 2777721 FENCING/GATES Over 20 years in business All types of fencing supplied and erected Including: • Cresoted Posts • Agricultural Fencing • Site Fencing • Security Fencing • Post & Rail Fencing • Concrete Fencing • Grant Approved Fencing No job too big or too small Just give us a call on
087 2346364 GARDENING WALTER BEGLEY Gardening, Maintenance & Painting Roscommon Town • Indoor & Outdoor Painting • Winter Garden Clean-Up • Power Washing Driveways - Paths • Prepare Lawns for Spring • Hedge Trimming • Planting • Grass Cutting • General Maintenance
Contact Walter on 087 9519873
JOE HEALY
Reg No: EL000083
Tree Services
WINTER GRAZING WANTED FOR SHEEP: October/November - Januany approx. Cattle farms big or small areas considered, Knockcroghery and surrounding areas. Tel: 087 7754745
• Hedge Cutting • Dangerous Tree Removal • Wood Chipping • Fully Insured
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Des Kelly Fencing
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For all your fencing needs. Glas Fencing Grant Fencing Post Rail
JOAN MOORE Therapy Rooms • Sports Massage • Deep Tissue Massage • Reflexology • Indian head Massage • Reiki • Aromatherapy • Dry needling • Thai Massage Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon
087 9201818 Gift vouchers now available
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FRANCIS REGAN FENCING LTD
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HOLIDAY ACCOMODATION • Certified Arborists • Tree Surgery • Dangerous Tree Removal • Wood Chipping • Leylandii hedges reduced and shaped Comprehensive Insurance Cover. I.S.A. member.
Tel: 086 6077307 or 086 8125165 www.parklawntreeservices.
GARDENING SERVICES Including: • Hedge Cutting • Hedge Planting • Grass Cutting • Spraying • Strimming • Weeding • Garden Tidy-ups • Planting • Gutter Cleaning, etc. Chainsaw work also available
Phone John on
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PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR For all your decorating needs CONTACT JOHN
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PAINTER & DECORATOR
• Roscommon Town • Grass and Hedge Cutting • General Maintenance • Strimming and Weeding
CONTACT KEVIN:
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Private & Commercial Power washing 25 years experience Free Estimates Given
Phone Alan on:
090 6661635 or Mobile:
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SINGLE GENTLEMAN RETURNED FROM EXILE: Would like to get in touch with friends, male or female for friendship and conversation, Roscommon area. Apply to Box No: 2072 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon
PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT/WANTED CHAZEY PROPERTIES: We require properties for waiting tenants, we advertise, conduct viewings, arrange references, read meters, set up tenancy agreements and arrange direct debit payments straight into your bank. We charge a one off fee only if we are successful in renting your property. If not no fees are payable. Tel: 086 8212732 TO LET: 4 bed bungalow to let in the Williamstown/ Ballymoe/Castlerea area. Tel: 087 9282033 DOUBLE ROOM: One double room available for rent, Kilteevan area, 5 mins drive from Roscommon town.€360 per month (excluding bills). Deposit and references required. It would suit a working female. Please call or text in the evening. Contact 086 2550977 TO RENT: 2 bed house to rent near Castlecoote, 3 miles from Roscommon town, ideal location. Tel: 086 3836415 TO LET: 2 bed apartment to rent, 10 mins drive from Roscommon town, Ballyleague area. Recently decorated. Parking. References essential. Rent reasonable. Tel: 087 9008817 TO LET: One bed apartment to let. Athlone Road, Roscommon town. Tel: 087 8048853
PROPERTY FOR SALE OR RENT FOR SALE OR RENT: Frenchpark 2 bed townhouse for sale or rent, mint condition, OFCH, close to local ammenities, bus stop etc. Telephone Sean: 087 2371716
Roscommon Physical Therapy Clinic
Sinead Kelly (formerly Jack Edwards) is now taking appointments in Regina’s Hair Studio, Lanesboro St., Fridays 5pm - 9pm, Saturdays 9am - 5pm. By appointment.
Phone 087 1707752
Physical Therapy CranioSacral Therapy Medical Dry Needling Prescription Orthotics Pilates – Small Classes
Can we help you? Call us today to enquire 090 663 0009 Like us on Facebook www.rosptc.com 1 Castleview, Roscommon F42 C902
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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HUGH KILDUFF CABS Tel: 086 2479829
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CABS Design Consultation Planning Applications New Build, Extend, Renovate Bespoke Design Domestic, Commercial & Agricultural
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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
Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon
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Mobile Service Available Marina Furey B. Sc. (Hons)
Movement Matters
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Four Roads, Co. Roscommon • Landscaping • Timber Decking • Patios • General Maintenance Contact Liam on 086 8749550 or 090 66 27496
Luxury 1 or 2 bed apartments for rent, SKY TV, shared pool, for long or short lets, special winter rates. Phone Sean
086 4679798
090 6630879
● General Maintenance Dangerous Tree Removal ● Garden Hedges & Trees reduced and shaped ● Wood Chipping ● Fully Insured Contact Alan on
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Classifieds TUITION 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
To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie
TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD
2018 SEASONED TURF
TUITION: Castlerea/Tulsk area, Leaving and Junior Cert. Maths, French, Irish. Private tuition in your own home. Tel: 086 3282437
also Peat Bedding Available
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
(All areas)
FRENCH GRINDS: From French native. Glenamaddy area. Leaving Certificate, Junior Certificate, or general help. Oral and written. Syllabus followed. Good results guaranteed. Call or email for further information. 086-3305827 ~ fanny.peters@hotmail.com
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
ENGLISH GRINDS Junior and Leaving Certificate Students Higher Level Open to 2nd/3rd years and 5th/6th Years TURF FOR SALE: In tonne bags, delivery to Roscommon town and surrounding areas. Price €50. Tel: 086 8534011
Contact Aidan O’Connor on 086 6078154 asconnor@icloud.com
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.
Roscommon Grinds & Study Hub
FOR SALE: Loads of good black turf and bags of turf. Tel: 086 2544294 or 086 3903120 WANTED: Fallen trees for firewood. Ash, Beech, Birch and Whitethorn. We are safety certified and insured. Phone:
086 2437376
Abbey St., Roscommon Supervised study every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening and all day Saturday. Grinds available in higher/ ordinary level Maths and French (with a native French speaker). Pay as you go options available. Contact Shane
083 3786623 Find us on FB/Inst RoscommonStudyHub
DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS: 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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• Roscommon/Athlone • Highly experienced tutor/ examiner • Excellent notes • Excellent results
ENGLISH GRINDS: For Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle, to Higher and Ordinary Level. Experienced teacher willing to take groups or individual students. Located in Frenchpark/Ballaghadereen area. Please contact 086 8780338 if interested.
USEFUL SERVICES
Submit your Classified online Send your Classified advertisement to advertising@rosommonpeople.ie or alternatively call 090 66 34633
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 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 CARPENTER AVAILABLE: For timber floors, competitive pricing and friendly advice. Call/Text anytime to arrange viewing and pricing 089 9872234
USEFUL SERVICES
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 WINDOW CLEANING WINDOW CLEANING: Competitive rates. All areas covered. Also gutters/ fascias. Contact John: 087 2291931
CRASH REPAIRS
| Insurance Repairs | Restoration Work | Paint Repairs | Colour Matching | Panel Replacement | Valeting | And much more Rathra, Tibohine, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon T: 094 98 72870 M: 087 6077277 E: wreck.amended@yahoo.ie
PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Conor Ward, wish to apply to Roscommon County Council for permission for development at Creemully and Aghagad Beg Townland, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of the demolition of an existing private dwelling; the construction of a new replacement dwelling and a detached garage; for the decommissioning of an existing septic tank and provision of a new proprietary tertiary effluent treatment system and polishing filter; revised vehicular entrance; and all associated site development works. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement. The Natura Impact Statement will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during office hours at the office of the relevant planning authority. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Rathcroghan Designs intend applying for Planning Permission on behalf of James Burke to construct new slatted shed and to retain existing 2 No. slatted sheds together with all associated site works at Grange Td., Garranlahan, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Martin Dowd Rathcroghan Design, Ballyconboy, Ballinagare, Co. Roscommon. Phone: 086 2328484 The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within a 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, Aishling and Mark Gallagher intend to apply for permission for change of housetype and amendments to garage previously granted under planning reg ref 18326 including all ancillary site works and services at Cloonown Td., Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Aishling and Mark Gallagher That the planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.
ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying on behalf of Laura Mullooly for planning permission to construct a bungalow type dwelling house and garage with wastewater treatment system and raised mound percolation area and all associated site development works at Mote Demesne Td, Co. Roscommon Signed: AOL Design Ltd. Consulting Engineers C/O Albert Looby, Killeenboy, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon. Tel: (090) 66 28184 Mobile: 086 8167365 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 I Leo Cunnane am applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct dwelling house and domestic garage with proprietary treatment system and all ancillary site works at Newtown Td, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Signed: James Lohan Consulting Engineer Ltd. 22 Castle View Terrace, Castle Street, Roscommon. M: 087 8228529 or 087 9595520 Tel: 090 6627950 Email: jlohan@morrislohan.ie or aaron@morrislohan.ie The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 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 are applying for planning permission for reconstruction and extension to existing dwelling house and for sewerage treatment plant and percolation area at Barrack Road, Tromaun, Athleague. Signed: Noel and Sinead Galvin. 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, Westward Holdings Ltd are applying to Roscommon County Council for Planning Permission for the following: 1) Retain part as constructed carpark and Car Wash / Car Vac. 2) Construct extension to carpark and carry out all ancillary site works at Ballytoohey, Termonbarry, Co. Roscommon, N39 N5D2. Signed: James Lohan Consulting Engineer Ltd. 22 Castle View Terrace, Castle Street, Roscommon. M: 087 8228529 087 9595520 T: 090 6627950 Email: jlohan@morrislohan. ie or aaron@morrislohan.ie The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 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 Tom Doyle am applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct dwelling house with proprietary treatment system and percolation and all ancillary site development works at Barry Beg, Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon. Signed: James Lohan Consulting Engineer Ltd. 22 Castle View Terrace, Castle Street, Roscommon. M:087 8228529 087 9595520 T: 090 6627950, Email: jlohan@morrislohan. ie or aaron@morrislohan.ie The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 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 change of use of premises from commercial (retail shop unit ) to residential accommodation at Creggan, Cornafulla. Signed: Vincent Harney 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.
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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES HOGAN Paul
MONTH’S MIND GILLARD Anthony Joseph (Joe)
Convent Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon (19th Anniversary)
Dooneen, Four Mile House, Co. Roscommon Who died on 29th August 2019
SHINE (nee Glennon) Bridie Moyvannion, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary)
CARR Kathleen and Jim Mount Talbot (19th and 23rd Anniversary)
Treasured memories of my parents, Kathleen who died on the 22nd September 2000 and Jim who died on the 2nd September 1996
His wife Catherine, sons Michael, Joseph, Liam and Padraic, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, Robert, Liam and sister Teresa, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins of the late Joe Gillard would like to thank all our kind friends and neighbours who called, sent Mass Cards and attended Joe’s Removal from Flanagan’s Funeral Home and attended the Funeral Mass and Burial. We would like to thank all who travelled long distances. A special word of thanks to Fr. Eric and Fr. Mannion for the prayers at the Funeral Home before the Removal and for the beautiful Mass and prayers at the graveside. A special word of thanks to Flanagan’s Undertakers for all their help and the dignified and attentive manner in which they conducted the Funeral arangements. We also wish to thank the grave diggers who prepared Joe’s final resting place. Many thanks for the lovely meal put on by the management and staff at Gleeson’s Restaurant. A special thank you to the Palliative Care team, Caroline Smyth and Martina McLoughlin for their loving care and support in Joe’s final months, it was invaluable. Thanks to all who gave donations to Hospice Palliative Care. It is much appreciated (€362.20). Also thanks to Home Care for all your help and the public health nurse Mary Connington. A very special thank you to the staff of Roscommon Hospital, especially St. Theresa’s Ward and St. Coman’s who looked after Joe in his final weeks with such love, respect and dignity. God bless you all. As it is impossible to thank everybody individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a sincere token of our family’s appreciation and gratitude. Joe’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in Ballinaheglish Church on Sunday, 6th October at 11am.
In loving memory of Paul whom God called Home on 2nd October 2000 Deep in our hearts is a picture more precious than silver or gold. The face of our loving son whose memory will never grow old.
Sadly missed by your Mam and Dad. xx ~~~~~ PAUL The midnight star is shining on a grave not so far away. Here sleeps a special brother I lost 19 years ago today.
Always remembered by your brother Damien and Carmel. ~~~~~ PAUL Today, I remember and feel so sad. A brother I miss and wish I still had. The sorrow I feel and can never explain But the ache in my heart will always remain.
Sadly missed by your loving sister Caroline, brother-inlaw Derek, nephew Jamie and niece Keeva. xx
MONTH’S MIND MOORE Bridget Creeher, Ballyforan, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon Who died on 22nd August 2019
In loving memory of our dear Mother Bridie Shine who passed away on 28th September 2018. We her family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all those who sympathised with us during our sad loss. Thank you to those who travelled from far and near. To those who called to the house, telephoned, sent Mass Cards, enrollments, messages of sympathy and floral tributes we are truly grateful. Thank you to those who attended and participated in the Mass. A special thanks to the Celebrant Fr. John Cullen assisted by Fr. Ray Milton, Fr. John McManus and Deacon Willie Gacquin and musicians Michael Collins, John O’Gorman and Billy Condon. A special thanks to Dr. Tony Lowry and staff Athlone, Dr. G O’Mara and Staff Roscommon University Hospital, Carers and Monksland Pharmacy Athlone. We are eternally grateful to our neighbours and friends who brought food to the house, the traffic stewards and grave diggers for all their hard work. A special thanks to Donnie Hamrock Undertaker for his decorum and professionalism. Thank you to all who donated to Western Alzheimers collection which amounted to €600. Thank you to Fr. Michael McManus for her Month’s Mind Mass. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept our grateful appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Mass in The Church of The Risen Christ, Ballybay, Kiltoom on Sunday, 29th September at 11.30am.
SNYPE Mike & Gretta (nee Madden) Hollywell, Derrane, Co. Roscommon
(17th Anniversary)
The family of the late Bridget Moore would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised and supported them on their recent bereavement. We express our gratitude to Fr. Francis Beirne for the beautiful Funeral Mass and also to the readers, altar servers and to Liam Gately for his beautiful singing. Thank you to Sacred Heart Home, Roscommon where Bridget resided for the past 16 years. Our sincere appreciation to Dempsey’s Undertakers for your professionalism, advice and support in arranging and conducting the Funeral. Thank you to the gravediggers who prepared Bridget’s final resting place. We would like to thank Maureen’s Foodstore and The Big Apple for their hospitality and for providing refreshments after the Funeral. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude to you. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Bridget’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyforan on Saturday, 5th October at 7pm.
In loving memory of Martin, late of Tonlagee, Four Mile House, Roscommon, who died 28th September, 2008. R.I.P. 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 Teresa and all the family. Anniversary Mass in St. Bridget’s Church, Four Mile House, Church on Sunday, 29th September at 11am.
(18th Anniversary) Cherished memories of our dear parents. You always had a smile to share. A laugh, a joke and time to care. A wonderful nature warm and true. Those are the memories we have of you.
Always remembered by your family, friends and neighbours. Anniversary Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Derrane on Saturday, 28th September at 7pm. May they Rest In Peace.
Who died on the 23rd January 2013 (6th Anniversary)
Looking back with memories, Upon the path you trod. We bless the hours we had with you, And leave the rest to God.
Lovingly remembered by Kathy, Raymond and family. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Saturday, 28th September at 7.30pm.
HANNON Christy “Uarán” , Cams, Cloverhill, Co. Roscommon and CBS Roscommon (4th Anniversary)
14th Anniversary of a dear Aunt.
MURRAY Noreen Lisphelim, Knockcroghery. Who passed away on September 30th 2005
TRAYERS John Ardagh, Glinsk, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (14th Anniversary)
SHANAGHER MARTIN Tonlagee, Roscommon. (11th Anniversary)
Also remembering my brother John
In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who died on the 25th September 2005. A beautiful nature, A heart of gold. To me a memory, That will never grow old. Deep are the memories, precious they stay. No passing of time, can take them away.
Always loved and sadly missed by your loving wife Catherine, daughter Colette, sons Seán, Gabriel and Enda, son-in-law Seán, daughters-in-law Pauline, Rosemaire and Yvonne and adored grandchildren.
In loving memory of Christy, who passed away on 4th of September 2015. Sadly missed by his family and friends. 4th Anniversary Mass in Cloverhill Church on Saturday, 28th September at 11am. Deceased members of Christy’s family will also be included in the Mass, parents: Patrick and Teresa Hannon, Christy’s sister Margaret O’Brien and brother Michael.
TUCKER (nee Martin) Mary Lehery, Lanesboro 23rd September 2005 (14th Anniversary)
The Aunt I love remains with us, For love itself lives on, And cherished memories never fade, Because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never Be more than a thought apart, For as long as there is memory, She’ll live on in the heart.
Fondly remembered always by Geraldine.
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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES COSTELLO Jimmy & Tess Late of Convent Road, Roscommon
MACKLIN Joseph & Mary Mote Park, Roscommon Joseph who died on the 7th of September 2003 (16th Anniversary)
McDONNELL Eamon Curry, Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon Who died on the 28th September, 2018
In loving memory of Jimmy and Tess 38th and 8th Anniversaries on 27th and 26th September. These two days are quietly kept, No words are needed as we never forget, Those we love don’t go away, As they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near, So loved, so missed and so very dear.
Mary who died on the 30th of July 2019
Lovingly remembered by your sons, Anthony and Seamus, daughters Olivia and Dee, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law Anne, your 10 grandchildren, your 3 great-grandchildren, Cian, Pia and Stanley and extended family. Anniversary Mass in Sacred Heart Home Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 28th September at 11am.
SHAUGHNESSY Sean
McDONNELL Kathleen
Clooneragh, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon (2nd Anniversary)
Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, Sean, Clooneragh, Strokestown who died on 30th September, 2017 A heart of gold, a life so true Loved and respected by all he knew Always willing, helpful and kind What beautiful memories Sean you left behind.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary and family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Carniska Church on Sunday, 29th September at 10am.
In loving memory of Kathleen who died on the 25th September 2017 May she Rest In Peace Those we love Don’t go away. They walk beside Us everyday. Unseen, unheard, But always near, Still loved, still missed, Still very dear.
Loved and sadly missed by your sons, daughters, sons-in-law, and extended family. Anniversary Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyforan on Sunday, 29th September at 10am.
THANKSGIVINGS
In our hearts and thoughts forever.
Always remembered by your loving family. Anniversary Mass for Joe and Month’s Mind Mass for Mary in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague on Sunday, 29th September at 10am.
SIGGINS Edward, Ann and Edwin Racecourse Rd., Roscommon
Cherished memories today and always. Loved and remembered by your family. Peace, Perfect, Peace.
BYRNE Padraig Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon Who passed away on 21st September 2017 (2nd Anniversary)
NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask for this special one (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart where Your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Many thanks. M.K. PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE My St. Expedite of urgent and just causes, please intercede for me with our Lord Jesus Christ, succour me in this hour of affliction and despair my St. Expedite, you who are a Holy warrior, you who are the Saint of the afflicted, you who is the Saint of the desperate, you who is the Saint of urgent causes, protect me, help me, give me strength, courage and serenity. Hear my plea. (Make request). Clearly express what you want and ask him to find a way to get it to you. My Saint Expedite, help me to prevail through these difficult hours, protect me from all those who want to harm me, respond to my plea with urgency, bring me back to that state of peace and tranquillity, my Saint Expedite, I will be grateful to you for the rest of my life and I will speak your name to all those who have faith. Now promise to give Saint Expedite a specific offering when your desire is granted. Amen. Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary and make the sign of the cross. Be sure to provide the offering you promised, if Saint Expedite grants your petition. Thank you so much for everything, for hearing and answering my prayer. Amen. J.C.
Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard but always near. So loved, so missed and so very dear.
Loved and sadly missed by your wife Ann, sons Alan and Shane and their partners Phillipa and Aoife. Anniversary Mass for Padraig will be celebrated in Dysart Church on Saturday evening, 28th September at 7.30pm.
On the first anniversary of Eamon’s death, his wife Eileen, sons Cormac and Lorcan, his mother Rose, brother Andy, sisters Marion, Kathleen and Dympna together with the extended McDonnell and Carty families would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all who sympathised with us during our sad loss. A special appreciation to everyone who helped out during the time of Eamon’s Funeral and to our wonderful neighbours and friends for their kindness and support. We would like to thank all those who called to the house, attended Eamon’s Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial. Thank you to those who sent Mass Cards, letters of sympathy, travelled long distances and made donations in Eamon’s memory to Cancer Care West. Thanks to everyone who brought food, catered for visitors and offered us words of comfort and kindness. We would like to thank Fr. Michael McManus, P.P., Kiltoom and Cam, for all his help and support. We thank him for celebrating the Mass and also Fr. Michael Molloy, P.P., Moore, assisted by Deacon William Gacquin, Curraghboy and Deacon Tony Larkin, Athlone. Thanks to Henry Hamrock for the beautiful singing at the Mass and to the staff in the Hodson Bay Hotel for the lovely meal. To Eamon’s friends and colleagues in the Revenue Commissioners, we thank you for your wonderful support to Eamon during his illness, for your many visits and phone calls, before, during and after his passing and for supporting us in our great sadness and loss in so many ways. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the gravediggers who carefully prepared Eamon’s final resting place. Thanks to Enda McHugh and Donnie Hamrock, Funeral Directors for their professionalism, advice and kindness at a very difficult time. Thanks to Dysart Soccer Club, Eamon’s work colleagues and Coláiste Chiaráin, Athlone for their Guards of Honour. Thanks to Dr. McCormick and the staff at Clonbrusk Medical Centre and to Kevin and the staff of Cunningham’s Pharmacy and the Public Health Nurses in Monksland. Thanks to Prof. Maccon Keane, Galway Clinic, the nurses and staff of the Oncology Unit, Portiuncula Hospital, University Hospital, Galway and Roscommon Hospital for all their help and support. We extend our profound appreciation to Marie Crehan, Aileen Mulvihill and all at Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Palliative Care services for their care and guidance. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our appreciation for everyone’s kindness and support. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Eamon’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St Brigid’s Church, Curraghboy on Friday, 27th September, at 7pm. Though your smile is gone forever, and your hand we cannot touch, still we have so many memories, of the one we loved so much. Your memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part, God has you in His keeping, and we have you in our hearts.
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GALLAGHER Hugh Celene 10th October 2016 (3rd Anniversary)
Ardsallagh, Roscommon. We miss you now, our hears are sore, As time goes by we miss you more, Your loving smiles, your gentle faces, No one can fill your vacant places.
Loved dearly and missed by all the family. Anniversary Mass in Sacred Heart Church Roscommon on Wednesday, 2nd October at 10am.
MONTH’S MIND KELLEHER Frank High Street, Ballygar, Co. Galway Who died on 30th August 2019
Frank’s wife Nora, daughter Jacqueline and son Michael would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised and supported them on their recent bereavement. We express our gratitude to all those who cared for Frank during his long battle with Alzheimers Disease and Vascular Dementia. Thank you to the home help, carers, doctors, nurses, neighbours, friends and extended family for the kindness and patience shown to Frank during his illness. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude to you all. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Frank’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Saturday, 5th October at 12 noon. /RYH·V *UHDWHVW *LIW 5HPHPEUDQFH
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LAYING IT ON THE LINE… Padraig Pearses laid down a strong marker in this year’s fascinating Roscommon Senior Football Championship race with an impressive win over St. Brigid’s last weekend. The race for the Fahey Cup is hotting up – full coverage in this week’s People Sport. Photograph: Michael McCormack
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SportPeople Racing today (Thursday) is at Gowran Park with last Saturday’s meeting lost to weather rescheduled for 1.40 pm. Tomorrow afternoon sees a national hunt card at Downpatrick off at 1.35 pm and on the allweather track at Dundalk off at 5.45 pm. Saturday there is racing on the level at The Curragh, first of a 2-day meet, starting at 1.35 pm, Sunday starts at 1.50 pm and features the Beresford Stakes for 2-Y-O’s. There is also racing over the sticks on Saturday at Proudstown Park outside Navan off at 1.45 pm. Roscommon host their last card of the season on Monday starting at 2.05 pm and it is an all jumping card featuring Ballymore Irish EBF Novice Chase (The Grade 3 Kilbegnet Novice Chase).
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Racing at Roscommon on Monday evening has eight national hunt races on the card is due off at 2.05 pm with a large entry of 208 horses. Racing opens with a 4-Y-O maiden hurdle over the minimum distance of 1m 7f with 36 entries. The second race is also a 1m 7f maiden hurdle for 4-Y-O+ mares with 28 possible runners. The last of the 1m 7f hurdles is a handicap sponsored by local firm Service Matters and has 32 horses entered, followed by a 32 runner 2m 4f maiden hurdle sponsored by Roscommon On-Course Vets who always do a great job so unobtrusively. Chasing starts with the featured 2m Kilbegnet Novice Chase a Grade 3 race sponsored by local man Sean Mulryan under the banner of his Ballymore Properties and the EBF with 10 entered, 2 of them by Henry de Bromhead for Gigginstown Jan Maat and Due Reward who will be
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taken on by Willie Mullins’ Cool Colonnade, Joseph O’Brien’s Grey Waters and John Queally’s Djingle. It’s difficult to slit the Gigginstown pair but all may have to give way to Movewiththetimes disappointing fav in the Kerry National after winning a beginner chase for Enda Bolger in Killarney, if he runs. Movewiththetimes and Mark Walsh The EBF are again involved in the sponsorship of the 22 runner Irish Stallion Farms EBF 2m 5f handicap chase. The penultimate race sees the last chase of this season a 2m 5f Beginners Chase with 24 and the meeting and season close with a 2m bumper confined to amateur riders, again with 24. The best turned out prize in each race is sponsored by Keen Print and music after racing is by Henry and The Usual Suspects. Don’t forget to enter the race card competition where you can win some free bets.
Racing news Paul Nicholls’ RSA Chase winner Topofthegame has suffered a leg injury and will miss the entire season. The 7-Y-O winner of the RSA Chase was being aimed at Newbury’s Ladbrokes Trophy Chase in November and was just 8/1 for the Gold Cup. The bookmakers Fitzdares are offering a £500,000 bonus to Huntingdon’s Peterborough Chase winner if they go on to complete the treble by adding Ascot’s King George VI Chase and the Cheltenham Gold Cup in the same season. Best Mate completed the treble in 2003. The Pat Smullen drive to raise funds for pancreatic
cancer trials on Irish Champions Weekend was very successful, raising more than €2.5m. Charity events, including a dinner and online auction, accompanied a weekend of top class action on the track, including the Pat Smullen Champions Race for Cancer Trials Ireland, was won by 20-time British champion jump jockey Anthony McCoy from 12 times Irish champion Ruby Walsh. Jockeys who competed in the Champions Race for Cancer Trials were at the back Johnny Murtagh, Joseph O’Brien, Tommy Carberry, Pat Smullen, Charlie Swan, Richard Hughes, Kieran Fallon, and front Ted Durcan, Ruby Walsh and Tony McCoy.
Competition Corner Kathleen Keegan, Beechwood, Anthony Donnelly, Strokestown and Paddy Connaughton, Roscommon availed of the last chance of the year to win race tickets and are off to Roscommon’s final meeting of the year on Monday compliments of Michael Finneran and don’t forget to collect your tickets in the office in Abbey Street.
Point to Point Edwulf has joined Enda Bolger’s yard from Joseph O’Brien’s recently and could be seen in the fields this year as a hunter’s certificate has been got for the 10-YO. Certificates have also been got for Movewiththetimes and dual Grade 1 winner Yanworth.
THE GAIN LINE off the scoring and an impressive win for Creggs. Creggs: Roisin Maher, Nadine Fitzmaurice, Jean O’Boyle, Grace Hanley, Fiona Duffy, Eadaoin Walsh, Rachel McDonald, Roisin O’Brien, Caoimhe Walsh, Eabha Dowd, Sarah Purcell, Jennifer Morris, Emily Murray, Gabrielle Kilcommons, Megan Donoghue, Gemina Adams Verling, Julie Ann Fahy, Stacey Cobally, Aishling Nally.
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Two bonus points for Development team Connacht J1C League: Creggs Development 28 Tuam RFC 2nd XV 30: A last-minute penalty goal by Tuam out-half Dave Lally deprived Creggs of victory in Saturday’s highly entertaining J1C League game on Creggs 4G pitch. However, their superb efforts were rewarded with two bonus points – one for scoring four tries and a second one for finishing within seven points at the end. Having played against a strong wind in the first half, Creggs staged a remarkable comeback from 20-0 down after 18 minutes to lead by a single point (28-27) with the game heading into injury-time. Driven on by a pack growing in confidence, half-backs Mark Brandon at 9 and the excellent Brian Cleary controlled the game well, with the experience of Tom Callaghan being very evident in the back-line. Tuam played some outstanding rugby in the opening quarter and ran in three tries through Dylan Reynolds (2) and Stephen Leo with Dave Lally adding a penalty and a conversion to leave Creggs shellshocked by that blistering start. In truth, Creggs had made some basic errors in defence during this period, but thereafter they tightened up considerably and began to string some fine movements together. A powerful run by centre Tommy Devine saw him crash over for a super try just before half-time and Mark Brandon followed up with a wellstruck penalty to reduce the deficit to 20-8. However, Tuam burst through for a fourth try before Creggs responded with a try by Martin Quinn, following good work by Brian Coady.
Creggs U-16 Girls got their Connacht League campaign off to the best possible start with a 22-7 victory over Ballinasloe RFC last Saturday in Creggs.
Another fine penalty by Mark Brandon was followed by a well-worked try by the impressive John McDonnell, which Brandon converted to leave Tuam ahead by 27-23 with ten minutes left on the clock. Creggs hit the front for the first time in the match when outstanding full-back Martin Quinn rounded off a superb handling move with a try in the left corner, but Tuam were not to be denied with Dave Lally’s penalty sealing victory with the last play of the match. A friendly game is being organised for this Saturday evening, to continue the squad’s development that will stand to them in their continuing Connacht League campaign. Creggs: Martin Quinn, Eugene Fleming, Tommy Devine, Tom Callaghan, Chris Collins, Brian Cleary, Mark Brandon, Tommy Curley, Enda Tully, Matthew Curley, Damien Miskell, Robert Clarke, Graham Curran, Eoghan Cahill, Brian Coady (captain),
Aaron Glennon, John McDonnell, Eoin Mc Donnell, Stephen Crehan, Jack Haugh, James McNally.
Senior fixtures The Creggs’ first team play a Connacht J1A League game v Castlebar RFC this Saturday at 2.30 pm in Castlebar. Please support. Senior training The Creggs senior teams (U-20s, firsts and Development squads) are training at 8.15 pm on Friday night. Youth rugby Connacht U-16 Girls League: Creggs RFC 22 Ballinasloe RFC 7: Creggs U-16 girls got their Connacht League campaign off to the best possible start with a 22-7 victory over Ballinasloe RFC last Saturday in Creggs. Ballinasloe RFC led 7-0 but Creggs then took control with Nadine Fit-
zmaurice, Rachel McDonald, Jean O’Boyle, Grace Hanley and Eadaoin Walsh outstanding up front and Caoimhe Walsh linking very well with the Creggs backs. After 12 minutes Walsh fed Jennifer Morris and that was carried on further by Sarah Purcell before Roisin O’Brien got in for a try in the corner which was superbly converted by Eabha Dowd. 7-7. After 17 minutes Creggs got in for their second try after good work from Emily Murray, Megan Donoghue and Fiona Duffy. It was Roisin Maher who got in for a try to give Creggs a 12-0 lead which they held until half-time. With both defences impressive it was to the great credit of the Creggs girls that they got in for two tries in the second half. The first came after good word from Nadine Fitzmaurice, Aisling Nally and Gabrielle Kilcommons, which allowed Sarah Purcell score in the corner. A second try for Roisin Maher five minutes from the end rounded
Youth fixtures Creggs U-18.5s will play Monivea RFC at 2 pm in Creggs this Sunday. Creggs U-17s play Corinthians RFC away this Saturday at 12.30 pm. Creggs U-16s play Buccaneers RFC in Creggs this weekend. Day and time TBC. Creggs U-14s play Ballinasloe RFC at 7 pm on this Friday in Creggs. Creggs’ Girls U-16 team play Ballina RFC away on Saturday. Kick-off time to be confirmed. Please support the girls. Youths’ training Creggs U-18.5s’ training on Wednesday nights at 7 pm. Creggs U-16 and U-17 Boys training on Tuesday nights at 7 pm. Creggs U-15 Boys’ training on Sunday and Wednesday nights at 7 pm. Creggs U-14 Boys’ training on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7.30 pm. Creggs U-13 Boys’ training every Wednesday night at 7 pm. (All in Creggs). Creggs’ Girls training every Monday night for U-14, U-16 and U-18 (at 7 pm). Mini Rugby Creggs Mini Rugby continues this Saturday morning, September 28th, at 10.30 am. All boys and girls from U-6s to U-12s are very welcome. Registration can be done online.
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Club Championships heading for exciting finale After four months during which there was little or no club football, it’s been a frantic, helter-skelter six weeks as the county championships continue week after week in an effort to get the competitions finished. A lot of people I’ve been speaking to over the past few days have expressed surprise that the senior, intermediate and junior semi-finals are on just a week after the quarter-finals. Most of the players involved will have played competitive matches five or six weeks in a row. I fully realise that all club players want to be playing football, but to have to play championship games every week – especially when it comes to the last eight and last four – is a bit much. Before any of the fixtures committee get on
to me about this situation, I know that the clubs voted for this system, so the fixtures’ personnel’s hands are tied, but the way the championships have been played it looks like we are in a massive rush to get the competitions finished. In a couple of weeks time, it will all be over. Having said all of the above, we will have a new name on the Fahey Cup for the first time since 2009. A number of teams have put their hands up to claim that they are the ones who can take the title this year. Padraig Pearses have stuttered a lot in this campaign but they came good against St. Brigid’s last Sunday and are now the bookies’ favourites to lay their hands on their first ever title. Boyle will have something to day
All-Star nominations for Rossies? The All-Star nominations will be released in the next few days and I am expecting that Roscommon will get two and maybe three nominations this year. Conor Cox and Niall Daly certainly deserve to be nominated and Enda Smith might get one too. I am not expecting any Roscommon player to get on to the actual team, but as ever, will be interesting to see who the selectors opt for.
about that. They have put up some incredible totals in this championship and I won’t be surprised to see them in the final. Good forwards win football matches and Boyle have three of four who stand out. Roscommon Gaels have been steady as a rock, although they had a bit of a wobble during the first half against Elphin last Saturday. Overall, they have a very strong panel. Strokestown have stolen into the last four almost unnoticed, and will relish their underdog’s tag against the Gaels. I’m really looking forward to these semi-finals. In the intermediate championship it looked written in the stars that Tulsk and Castlerea would battle it out for the title, but write off St. Dominic’s and Oran at your peril.
I am predicting two close semifinals. In the junior championship, Ballinameen will be playing in the Connacht Club Championship, but they would dearly love to be bringing the cup with them on their travels. Roscommon Gaels, St. Brigid’s and Clann na nGael will have something to say about that. With so many matches going on at the same time this year I haven’t been able to go to as many games as I would have liked to, but according to my sources, the Pearses/Brigid’s game in Ballyforan last Sunday was an absolute cracker and one of the best seen at senior level in the county for a number of years. Let’s hope we have more of the same this weekend.
Great start for Ireland at Rugby World Cup Head coach Joe Schmidt has said that he intends to make changes to his team to face Japan on Saturday and has hinted that he may rest captain Rory Best.
Lowry on course for more glory? The BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth was a super tournament and the switch from May to September seems to have paid off. The quality of the field was top class and there was some great play. Both Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry finished with two great rounds and it is great to see Lowry back in contention after all the excitement earlier in the summer. Last week the Clara man was made an honorary life member of the European Tour, arising from his Open win, and he currently leads The Race to Dubai standings. What a year it would be for Shane if he were to win that as well. The Irish Sports Personality of the Year in waiting.
Pat Smullen fundraiser The link between sport and good causes has always been strong and the recent ‘Pat Smullen Champions Race for Cancer’ at The Curragh has now raised in excess of €2.5 million for cancer research, which is a staggering amount. It’s also a testament to the status of the Co. Offaly man who is suffering from pancreatic cancer at the moment. During the course of my radio work I have had occasion to interview Pat many times. He is a thorough gentleman. He will be so proud that this venture has been such a success.
Prayers answered! Watching from the sideline last weekend as Padraig Pearses overcome St. Brigid’s in the Roscommon SFC. Picture: Michael McCormack.
Needless to say there are a number of pundits and journalists getting carried away after Ireland’s very impressive 27-3 win against Scotland in the Rugby World Cup last Sunday. It was a top class performance, but Scotland were very poor. But it does look as if Joe Schmidt has geared the training and preparations for the past 12 months for this World Cup and the aim now will be for the team to peak in time for a quarter-final on October 20th. Ireland should be good enough to beat Japan on Saturday and
to be able to deal with Russia and Samoa as well. The only dark cloud on the horizon (for other teams) is the form of both New Zealand and South Africa who played each other last weekend. It was a fantastic game and both sides look a cut above the rest. It’s early days yet though. It was great to see Jack Carty come on after only 58 minutes and play such a big part in Ireland’s win. He looked assured and confident. He has really matured as a player. Great to see a Rossie in the World Cup!
Top two untouchable, but Manchester Reds off colour With all that has been happening in GAA and elsewhere over the past couple of months, the soccer season has slipped down the list in terms of column inches, but I’ve been keeping an eye. In the Premier League, Manchester City and Liverpool are way out ahead of the field already and there are less than 10 games played. Liverpool may have been beaten last week in Europe but they won’t get too worried about that as they suffered a similar fate last season and still came back to win the Champions League. City blitzed Watford (8-0) last Satur-
day and one newspaper report claimed that Watford were lucky it wasn’t 15! As for Manchester United, their descent into mid-table mediocrity has continued this season. They were well beaten by West Ham last weekend and the comment that stood out for me after the game was when one pundit said “West Ham had better football players than United” – simple as that. United have a collection of very average players who cannot compete at the very top level. Remember that it has taken Liverpool almost 30 years to return
to the top after their period of dominance in the ‘70s and ‘80s. It could take United as long, which is a depressing prospect for those of us who follow the club. It’s six years and counting now. Closer to home it’s hats off to Dundalk on winning their fifth League of Ireland Premier Division title in six years on Monday night. The so-called experts claimed that when Stephen Kenny left the club they wouldn’t be such a force as they had been. Vinny Perth has taken over quietly and has delivered the goods again.
Jurgen Klopp the head coach/manager of Liverpool.
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Kilglass players and management…winners of the County Intermediate title. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Kilglass are crowned McNeill’s Foodstore & Catering Roscommon LGFA Intermediate Championship Final
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An entertaining and enjoyable intermediate decider saw Kilglass Gaels finally take this title last Saturday after they had lost out in the previous two finals. It was an end to end game with plenty of eye-catching scores and quality performances from both teams. Rachel Fitzmaurice opened the scoring with a fine point for St. Ciaran’s in the second minute of the game. Natalie McHugh, who would end up with five points, opened Kilglass’ account with an excellent solo score. The first goal of the game came on the 13th minute mark. Mikaela McHugh found herself in space close to goal. She hit
a shot that took a deflection off one of the St. Ciaran’s defender’s hands en route to the goal. A defiant St. Ciaran’s responded in some style, hitting six unanswered points from Jade McCormack, Rebecca Brennan and four from Laura Fleming, putting them back in the driving seat. Kilglass then had a purple patch of their own. Points from Natalie McHugh and Aisling McGuire followed before a mis-hit shot from Nicola Tully deceived Paula Daly and managed to creep under the crossbar to leave Kilglass ahead once more. Ciaran’s responded with a Laura Fleming free, however it was Kilglass who would finish the first-
half scoring with two frees from Nicola Tully leaving them two up at the break. St. Ciaran’s were soon level once more with two well-taken points from Laura Fleming and Sheena Kilroe. Kilglass came back with two points of their own but then St. Ciaran’s got the stroke of luck that Kilglass had in the first half. A free from Laura Fleming that seemed like it would be a routine point for her in fact ended up in the back of the net, having dropped below the crossbar to give Ciaran’s the goal they needed. The sides exchanged scores soon after through Sheena Kilroe for Ciaran’s and Natalie McHugh for Kilglass. It was Kilglass who at this
stage were the stronger of the two teams and a quickfire goal and a point from midfielder Louise Tully put them two points up heading into the home straight. To their credit, Ciaran’s never gave up and two points from Laura Fleming and Sheena Kilroe left the game on a knife-edge going into the closing stages. However, having been this close to glory before, Kilglass used their experience of previous finals and weren’t going to be denied this time. Two points from Natalie McHugh and a free from Nicola Tully sealed the win for Kilglass in what was a great advertisement for Roscommon Ladies Football.
Martina, Mikaela, Natalie and Michael McHugh (family) of Kilglass Gaels celebrating their Intermediate victory. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Teams and Scorers Kilglass Gaels: Majella Cox; Deirdre Kilgannon, Aisling Lennon, Claire McCormack; Sharon Duffy, Emma Compton (0-1), Ciara Summers; Louise Tully (1-1), Rebecca Coyle; Siobhan Nugent, Natalie McHugh (0-5), Mikaela McHugh (1-1); Clodagh Owens, Nicola Tully (1-4, 4 frees), Aisling McGuire (0-1). Subs used: Kate Lawe for Kilgannon (HT), Ciara Compton for McGuire. St. Ciaran’s: Paula Daly; Caitlin Connolly, Meabh Tiernan, Aoife Beades; Tara Naughton, Shauna Fitzmaurice, Rachel Murray; Honor Ennis, Eala Coyle; Rachel Fitzmaurice (0-1), Rebecca Brennan (0-1), Sheena Kilroe (0-3); Jade McCormack (01), Laura Fleming (1-9, 1-5 frees), Chloe Whyte Lennon. Subs used: Niamh Farrell (0-1) for Kilroe (17), Sheena Kilroe for McCormack (HT), Ciara Carr for Coyle (56). Referee: Lloyd Kelly. Wides: Kilglass Gaels 9; St Ciaran’s 4
Captains Emma Compton (Kilglass Gaels) and Aoife Beades (St Ciaran’s) with referee Lloyd Kelly. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Player of the Match: Laura Fleming (St Ciaran’s)
Kilglass celebrating their Intermediate win in Kiltoom on Saturday. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh
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Kilbride and Clann ladies back on title trail on Friday night Abbey Hotel Roscommon LGFA Senior Championship Final
KILBRIDE CLANN NA NGAEL DARRAGH O’CONNOR
Kilbride and Clann na nGael will have to do it all over again after a pulsating game left nothing between the sides by the final whistle last Saturday evening in Kiltoom. Both sides will take positives from the game, however both management teams will know
3-3 0-12 that there are plenty of areas they can improve on for the replay. Clann na nGael started the brighter of the two teams and a well-taken point from Ciara Quinn opened the scoring in the third minute. Kilbride will probably be disappointed with how they started the game, however Tara Taylor did get them off
Action from Saturday’s County Senior Final between Kilbride and Clann na nGael. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh
the mark after five minutes of action. Clann dominated possession in the opening quarter but it will be a real frustration for them that they didn’t make use of that dominance, with several wides and dropped shots into the arms of Kilbride ‘keeper Amanda Gavigan. At least Caoimhe Lennon got a point for Clann during this dominant spell of play. Kilbride were starting to get to the pitch of the game midway into the first half and after some good buildup play, the ball found its way to the unmarked Eilish Fannon and she made no mistake, hitting a powerful shot past Martina O’Brien. Points from Ruth Finlass and Róise Lennon brought the game back level after 20 minutes of action. However, Kilbride were coming more and more into the game at this stage. Fiona Tully put Kilbride back in front with a nicely-taken point before Kilbride hit Clann with another blow. Good play from Siobhan Tully saw her drive into the Clann penalty area and she managed to pick out Sinead Clabby who was left with the easy task of putting the ball into the Clann net from close range. Clann reduced the deficit by two before the end of the half with points from Caoimhe Quinn and Róise Lennon. The second half started like the first began – however Clann were able to maintain their dominance for a far greater period
in this half. Ruth Finlass opened their second-half account within 20 seconds, and that set the tone for what was to come for the rest of the half. Points from Róise Lennon and Kayleigh Dunning left Clann leading by a point after 35 minutes of play. But as in the first half Clann were wasteful at times and will be disappointed that they didn’t kick on and put the game out of Kilbride’s reach. There was a lengthy stoppage of play midway through the second half due to an injury to Clann defender Ellie Hewitt. It took the players a few minutes to get back up to the pace of the game. Two Róise Lennon points left Clann three points up with a couple of minutes of normal time remaining. However, Kilbride showed why they have been champions for the past three years, coming back when they were seemingly out of the game. A high ball was sent in towards Kilbride forward Niamh Shanagher and from a tight angle she manged to get her hand to the ball before Martina O’Brien in the Clann goal to send the ball into the net. There was a tense finish to the game but both sides were only able to add one more point to their tally. Saoirse McManus put Clann ahead but shortly after that a converted Tara Taylor free meant that the sides will have to go to battle again next Friday night in Ballyforan.
Action from Saturday’s County Senior Final between Kilbride and Clann na nGael. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Teams and Scorers ... Kilbride: Amanda Gavigan; Ciara Taylor, Yvonne Creighton, Maire Lohan; Aoife Feely, Rochelle Mullaney, Jennifer Fannon; Eilish Fannon (1-0), Alice Kelly; Siobhan Tully, Tara Taylor (0-2, 1 free), Corina Gormley; Sinead Clabby (1-0), Fiona Tully (0-1), Niamh Shanagher (1-0). Subs used: Blaithin O’Beirne for Lohan (50), Aisling Hanly for C Taylor (68). Clann na nGael: Martina O’Brien; Ellie Hewitt, Kelley Colgan, Kimberley Finlass; Megan Kelly, Aine
Connaughton, Shauna Bannon; Ruth Finlass (0-2), Orla O’Neill; Róise Lennon (0-5, 2 frees), Sinead Farrell, Caoimhe Lennon (0-1); Ciara Quinn (0-2), Danielle Greasley, Kayleigh Dunning (0-1). Subs used: Saoirse McManus (0-1) for Greasley (36), Emma Kildea for Hewitt (47). Referee: Paul Fahy. Wides: Kilbride 4 Clann na nGael 7 Player of the Match: Ruth Finlass (Clann na nGael)
Replay on Friday ….is it advantage Clann now? Abbey Hotel Roscommon LGFA Senior Championship Final
Replay: Kilbride v Clann na nGael on Friday in Ballyforan at 8.30 pm SEAMUS DUKE
Team captains Rochelle Mullaney (Kilbride) and Ruth Finlass (Clann na nGael) pictured with referee Paul Fahy. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Clann were probably the more frustrated of the two teams last weekend, but Kilbride battled the way great champions do and despite being below par they found a way to secure the draw. That said, the initiative may well have swung the way of Clann now. They know that they have the measure of Kilbride and they will be
determined to finish the job. Ruth Finlass, Megan Kelly, Kelley Colgan, Róise Lennon and Kayleigh Dunning will be hoping to match or better their performances from last Saturday. Kilbride showed that experience counts for so much in club football in the drawn game. Niamh Shanager, Rochelle Mullaney, Siobhan Tully, Tara Taylor, Sinead Clabby and Fiona Tully will be hoping to lead from
the front on Friday night. I went for Kilbride to win the match last weekend on the basis of their firepower and experience, but now I’m not so sure. Clann look a very hungry side and they desperately want to win this title. I’m going to flip and predict that the Johnstown girls will be a point or two ahead when the final whistle blows. Prediction: Clann na nGael.
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SportsPeople Soccer fixtures Friday, September 27th RDFL Premier Division Ballymoe FC v Moylough ’79. 8 pm RDFL Second Division Castlerea Celtic B v Ahascragh United. 8 pm
Saturday, September 28th FAI Junior New Balance Cup Round Two Skyvalley Rovers v Ballisodare United. 7 pm Boyle Celtic v Moore United. 8 pm
Sunday, September 29th
Members of the Kilbride senior panel pictured on Saturday. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh
FAI Junior New Balance Cup Round One Ballaghaderreen FC v Manorhamilton Rangers. 1 pm FAI Junior New Balance Cup Round Two (2 pm) Cloonfad United v Castlerea Celtic MCR FC v Kilkerrin United Merville United v Shiven Rovers Ballinasloe Town v St. Peter’s FC RDFL First Division (11 am) Rahara Rovers v Dunmore Town CP Ajax v Cam Celtic RDFL Second Division Manor United v St John’s Athletic B. 2 pm St Cuan’s United v Glen Celtic. 11 am * Dan Dooner’s soccer predictions will return next week (when Dan returns) Members of the Clann na nGael senior panel pictured on Saturday. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Castlerea win high-scoring thriller CASTLEREA ST. KEVIN’S
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MICHAEL GLAVEY’S
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Castlerea St. Kevin’s outscored their opponents by 4-6 to 1-5 in the second
half to seal victory in the Ladies Junior A Championship final.
It was Michael Glavey’s who led by 1-6 to 0-6 at half-time – after a Sheila Brady goal – but Castlerea found their shooting boots in the second half. Substitute Holly Hopkins found the net upon the resumption for Cas-
Castlerea St. Kevin’s begin the celebrations at the final whistle! Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh
tlerea St. Kevin’s before Brady responded with a goal for Michael Glavey’s. Reece Higgins replied with a goal for Castlerea St. Kevin’s. Abi Flanagan found the net for Castlerea side before Claire Raftery’s point at-
tempt found its way to the net to seal the win for Castlerea St. Kevin’s. Sheila Brady struck 2-9 for Michael Glavey’s in a heroic display. Meanwhile, Irish amateur boxer Lisa O’Rourke starred in the middle of the field
for the victors as she helped her side deliver the knockout blows in the second half. Scorers Castlerea St. Kevin’s: R Ryan (0-4, one free); A
Hanmore (0-4); C Raftery (1-0); A Flanagan (1-0), H Hopkins (1-0); R Higgins (1-0); K Hannelly (0-3); L O’Rourke (0-1). Michael Glavey’s: S Brady (2-9, 1-0 penalty, 5 frees); J Cregg (0-2).
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WEEKEND REVIEW
Roscommon People SFC Team of the Week
1 John McHugh (Strokestown)
King & Moffatt JFC QuarterFinals
Paddy Cummins pictured at the recent Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC match between Strokestown and St. Faithleach’s in Strokestown. Pic: Mick McCormack
Top Scorers
Cian McKeon (Boyle) 2-4 Brian Derwin (St. Brigid’s) 1-6 Donie Shine (Clann na nGael) 1-5 Paul Carey (Padraig Pearses) 1-5 Andy Glennon (Michael Glavey’s) 1-5
Most impres ners of the sive winwere St. Bri weekend put up a gid’s, who in their defebig score Joseph’s. C at of St. nGael had folann na to spare ag ur points ainst their rivals and ne Padraig Pear ighbours common Gaeses. Rosin a good se ls turned display to cond-half St. Michael’s overcome favourites Balwhile title were given th linameen their lives bye fight of Gaels before Western ing winners by emerga single point.
Sunday, 29th of September Hodson Bay Hotel SFC Semi-final At Dr Hyde Park: Strokestown v Roscommon Gaels (1 o’clock) At Dr Hyde Park: Pádraig Pearses v Boyle (2.45 pm) Mulryan Construction IFC quarter-final At Orchard Park: Castlerea St Kevin’s v Oran (3.45 pm) At Orchard Park: Tulsk Lord Edwards v St Dominic’s (5.30 pm) Hodson Bay Hotel SFC Relegation Play-off Venue TBC: St. Faithleach’s v St Croan’s (12 noon) King & Moffatt Building Services Junior B FC Group B At O’Rourke Park: St Croan’s v Oran (1 pm)
Ladies GAA fixtures Friday, 27th of September Abbey Hotel Senior Championship Final replay: At Ballyforan (8.30 pm): Clann na nGael v Kilbride
Saturday, 28th of September Hugh Loonam (Peugeot) Minor Championship
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Tim Lambe (Roscommon Gaels)
Sean Purcell (Boyle)
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13 Andy Glennon (Michael Glavey’s)
4 Dara Pettit (Clann na nGael)
7 David Murray (Padraig Pearses)
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Enda Smith (Boyle)
11 Cian McKeon (Boyle)
14 Colin Compton (Strokestown)
12 Scott Oates (Roscommon Gaels)
15 Ronan Carolan (Roscommon Gaels)
Club Championship at a glance * Clann na nGael eventually overcame St. Croan’s in the SFC relegation play-off last Sunday, winning by 4-15 to 1-11. It means that St. Croan’s will play St. Faith-
leach’s next Sunday to see who will go down to the intermediate ranks for 2020. * St. Barry’s pipped neighbours and rivals Kilglass Gaels by a single point (0-
Sunday, 29th of September
Hodson Bay Hotel SFC Relegation Final At Strokestown: St Croan’s v St Faithleach’s (5.30 pm)
Tom Bannon (Fuerty)
Paul Carey (Padraig Pearses)
Saturday, 28th of September
King & Moffatt Building Services Junior B FC Group B At Enfield: Kilbride v Fuerty (5.30 pm) At Strokestown: St Croan’s v Oran (3.45 pm)
Killian Cox (Boyle)
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Group D 4 pm: St Mary’s v Oran
King & Moffatt Building Services Junior B FC Group A At Lisnamult: Shannon Gaels v Clann na nGael (5.30 pm)
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Niall Daly (Padraig Pearses)
GAA fixtures
King & Moffatt Building Services Junior A Football Championship semi-final At O’Rourke Park: Roscommon Gaels v Ballinameen (5.30 pm) At Ballyforan: Clann na nGael v St Brigid’s (8 pm)
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Group A 12 noon: Castlerea v St Faithleach’s 9 am: Boyle v Shannon Gaels Group B 12 noon: Clann na nGael v St Brigid’s Group C 12 noon: St Michael’s/St Ronan’s v St Croan’s 12 noon: Michael Glavey’s v Western Gaels Group D 12 noon: St Barry’s v Eire Og
10 to 1-6) after a hard-fought match in Tarmonbarry. It means that Kilglass will return to junior ranks in 2020 and St. Barry’s survive in the IFC.
Saturday, 28th of Sepember Biesty Construction U-12 Summer Football League Division 5 (11 am) At Abbey Park: Boyle v St Michael’s At Tarmonbarry: St Barry’s v St Ronan’s Integrated Risk Solutions U-12 Summer Football League Division 6 (11 am) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v St Aidan’s At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Padraig Pearses At Knockcroghery: St Dominic’s v Castlerea St Kevin’s Cora Systems U-16 Division 2 Football Championship At St Dominic’s: St Dominic’s v Kilbride (6 pm)
Sunday, 29th of September
Underage GAA fixtures
Biesty Construction U-12 Summer Football League Division 5 At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Elphin-Ballinameen (11 am)
Thursday, 26th of September
Earley Consulting Minor Division 1 Football Championship (knock-out) At Kiltoom: St Brigid’s v Padraig Pearses (12.30)
AMOSS Solicitors U-12 Summer Football League Division One 1 (7 pm) At Enfield: St Croan’s v Clann na nGael At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Castlerea St Kevin’s At Orchard Park: Elphin-Ballinameen v Padraig Pearses Casey’s Supermac’s U-12 Summer Football League Division 4 (7 pm) At Rockfield: Oran v Kilglass Gaels At James Timothy Park: Eire Og v Tulsk Lord Edwards At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v St Barry’s Integrated Risk Solutions U-12 Summer Football League Division 6 (7 pm) At Kiltoom: St Brigid’s v St Dominic’s
Friday, 27th of September FRS Fencing U-16 Division 1 Football Championship At Kilmore: Kilmore/Shannon Gaels v Roscommon Gaels (6.30 pm) At Woodmount: Padraig Pearses v St. Ciaran’s (7 pm) At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Boyle (7 pm) Door Motion U-16 Division 3 Football Championship (6.30 pm) At Ardcarne Park: St Michael’s v Western Gaels At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St Kevin’s v St Faithleach’s At Ballyforan: St Aidan’s v Elphin-Ballinameen
Sidero Minor Division 2 Football Championship (knock-out) Venue TBC: Strokestown v Elphin-Ballinameen (2 pm) RBK Chartered Accountants U-14 Division 1 Football Championship (11 am) At Nash Park: Western Gaels v Roscommon Gaels At Ballyforan: St Aidan’s v Clann na nGael At Ballinlough: Eire Og/Michael Glavey’s v Boyle Campion Insurance U-14 Division 2 Football Championship (11 am) At Strokestown: Strokestown v Kilglass Gaels/St Barry’s At Kilmore: Kilmore/Shannon Gaels v Kilbride Percy French Hotel U-14 Division 3 Football Championship (11 am) At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v St Michael’s At Rockfield: Oran v St Ciaran’s At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St Kevin’s v St Croan’s
Monday, 30 of September Biesty Construction U-12 Summer Football League Division 5 (7 pm) At Frenchpark: Western Gaels v Elphin-Ballinameen FRS Fencing U-16 Division 1 Football Championship (7 pm) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v St Ciaran’s
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Gaels and Pearses can make final Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC Semi-Finals on Sunday at Dr Hyde Park SEAMUS DUKE PREVIEWS THIS WEEKEND’S ACTION
Roscommon Gaels v Strokestown at 1 pm Form line Roscommon Gaels are unbeaten so far and have gone about their business quietly and efficiently, without being spectacular. The Gaels’ corner-forwards Peter Gillooly and Ronan Carolan are capable of getting the matchwinning scores. Strokestown have stolen into the last four almost unnoticed and go into the match as underdogs, which will suit them fine. I’ve seen them play four times in this year’s championship and they have improved with every outing under wily manager Nigel Dineen. David Butler and Paddy Brogan are playing well in the middle of the field. Colin Compton has been outstanding up front, and if Strokestown are to win they will need Diarmuid McGann and Keith Murphy to step up to the plate as well. I assume that the Gaels will detail John McManus to mark Colin Compton.
The verdict Given their panel, the Gaels look the stronger. It remains to be seen whether or not Scott Oates and Cian Connolly will be able to return from the Middle East again this weekend. In any event, they have Richard Hughes back in action and Mark Nally has returned from abroad too. Strokestown will have to restrict the supply to cornerforwards Carolan and Gillooly if they are to keep the Gaels at
bay. If the Gaels maintain their solid form, it should be enough to get them through. Prediction: Roscommon Gaels.
Boyle v Padraig Pearses at 2.45 pm Form line Mouth-watering is the cliché that immediately comes to mind. Long before a ball was kicked in this championship Pearses were the choice of many people to go on this year and finally break their duck and win the Fahey Cup for the first time in their history. However, Pat Flanagan’s men stuttered over the first few hurdles, doing just enough to win, and in fact they lost by a point to Clann. Still, they finally showed what they can do in a confidence-boosting win against St. Brigid’s. Conor Daly will be back from suspension. Readers won’t need to be reminded about the ability of the Dalys, Davy Murray and Shane Carty in the Pearses’ defence. There was a question mark over their attack, but Hubert Darcy, Paul Carey and Conor Payne were all excellent against Brigid’s and are coming into form at just the right time. Boyle have been the most exciting team to watch in this year’s championship. Donie Smith stunned everyone with his 1-15 haul against Clann, but he has arguably been outshone by Cian McKeon in recent weeks. Enda Smith is in outstanding form too and very hard to stop when in full flight. Further back, Seanie Purcell is leading by example at centre half-back while Evan McGrath and Tadhg McKenna
are also doing very well. Boyle will be brimming with confidence.
The verdict Pearses are the only team to have been able to in any way restrict Boyle’s lethal attack in this championship (earlier in the campaign). Conor Daly’s return is a huge boost to Pearses. Niall Daly has been leading from the front for club and county all year. In attack, Paul Carey is a super young player, but are they overly reliant on him? Hubert Darcy, Ronan Daly and Conor Payne will have to deliver if Pearses are to win. Boyle will arguably need the performance of their lives to win. Seanie Purcell, Enda Smith, Donie Smith and Cian McKeon will have to match their recent form to give Boyle a chance. I am tempted to go for a Boyle win, but I expect that Pearses will be able to restrict the Boyle attacking threat sufficiently. They get a hesitant nod. Prediction: Padraig Pearses.
Mulryan Contruction IFC Semi-Finals on Sunday at Orchard Park, Elphin Castlerea St Kevin’s v Oran at 3.45 pm Castlerea stuttered badly against Kilbride last Sunday. If they had all their best players, particularly Thomas Fetherston and Gearoid Keenan, I would be tipping Billy Donnellan’s men here, but those two are huge losses and they have other injury problems as well. Neil Collins is back for
Action from the Fuerty/Strokestown game last weekend. Picture: Michael McCormack
Castlerea and that’s a big boost to David Casey’s men. Collins, Darren McDermott, Eoghan Collins and Ronan Raftery will be hoping to lead their young side into the final. Oran will be depending on the likes of Ciaran Lawless, Darragh Walsh, the Caseys and James Fitzpatrick, but Castlerea should have enough. Prediction: Castlerea St Kevin’s.
Tulsk v St Dominic’s at 5.30 pm Tulsk have been really impressive thus far and will be strongly fancied here. However, I will be very slow to write off Dominic’s again after last weekend’s excellent display against
Shannon Gaels. Dominic’s will look forward to facing Tulsk in a game in which Gerry Lohan’s men will start as hot favourites. St. Dominic’s have some mighty performers but Tulsk have been operating at a different level this year, producing some very good displays. I am expecting Dominic’s to make life uncomfortable for them, but Tulsk should make it to the final. Prediction: Tulsk.
King & Moffatt Roscommon Junior Football Semi-Finals Roscommon Gaels face Ballinameen in Castlerea on Sunday
at 5.30 pm. It promises to be a hard-fought encounter, with Ballinameen tipped to win narrowly after a scare against Western Gaels last weekend. Later on Sunday (at 8 pm) St. Brigid’s should have too much firepower against neighbours Clann na nGael at Ballyforan.
Hodson Bay Hotel SFC relegation play-off St. Faithleach’s face St. Croan’s in the SFC relegation play-off in Strokestown on Saturday at 5.30 pm. Faithleach’s have been hit by an injury to Ciaran Murtagh and Diarmuid Murtagh is suspended. It could be a very tight game – don’t rule out a draw.
St Dominic’s, Castlerea, Oran and Tulsk advance Mulryan Construction IFC Quarter-Final Round-up St Dominic’s 1-16 Shannon Gaels 1-6
Castlerea St Kevin’s 1-11 Kilbride 0-11
Tulsk 4-18 Eire Og 0-11
Oran 0-12 Creggs 1-8
You write St. Dominic’s off at your peril. Tomas Gilleran’s side swept aside the challenge of Shannon Gaels to power into the semi-finals, and although Tulsk will be the favourites to win that clash, they would do well to pay attention to a solid Dominic’s outfit who, on the basis of this fine display, will surely test them. The Knockcroghery men were in control from the start and with Conor Fallon, Darren Donnelly and Paddy Fallon superb, the scoreboard operator was kept busy. Darren Conlon’s opportunist goal kept the Gaels in the game early on, but at half-time Dominic’s led by 0-11 to 1-2. Conor Fallon’s goal early in the second half sealed the deal for his side and they coasted home with a good bit to spare. Scorers – St. Dominic’s: C Fallon (1-5), D Donnelly (0-4), D Keenan (0-3), T Hurley (0-2), P Fallon and N Connaughton (0-1 each). Shannon Gaels: D Conlon (1-1), M McDermott (0-2), J Filan, C Harmon and M Murtagh (0-1 each).
Castlerea were tested severely by Kilbride in this entertaining quarter-final in Elphin. David Casey’s men were boosted by the return of Neil Collins to the team and they looked in control early on. A goal from Darren McDermott helped them into a six-point lead but Kilbride hit back with excellent points from Darren Clabby and Sean Hanly and by the interval there was only a point in it, 1-6 to 0-8. Kilbride went toe to toe with Castlerea for most of the second half but in the final couple of minutes points from Darren McDermott and Colm McDermott saw Castlerea pull three clear after an almighty battle. Scorers – Castlerea St. Kevin’s: D McDermott (1-4), R Raftery (0-3), N Collins, S Stenson, N Bligh and C McDermott (0-1 each). Kilbride: D Clabby (0-5), H Walsh (0-3), S Hanly, D O’Neill and K Battles (0-1 each).
Championship favourites Tulsk turned on the style against Eire Og in Rockfield to power through to the last four. Gerry Lohan’s men were never in any danger and some of their attacking play was outstanding. Goals from Gerry Galvin and Jack Conlon in the opening half helped their side into a 2-9 to 0-6 lead at the interval. Robbie Kelly’s lucky goal on the resumption was another blow for Eire Og and when Padraig Scott scored Tulsk’s fourth goal in the 38th minute it was curtains for the men from Loughglynn. Scorers – Tulsk: J Conlon and P Scott (1-3 each), R Kelly (1-1), G Galvin (1-0), T O’Rourke and C O’Rourke (0-3 each), C Fahey (0-2), T O’Rourke, T Fitzmaurice, D Connolly (0-1 each). Eire Og: L Creaton (0-4), C Lavin, J Lavin, T Greene, B Nolan, F Nolan, E Walsh and R Cahill (0-1 each).
Oran performed a real smash and grab raid at Enfield as James Fitzpatrick’s point in the 4th minute of injury-time was the first time his side had led in the game. It was well contested all through and Noel Gately’s goal helped his side into a deserved 1-5 to 0-5 half-time lead. Oran were much better in the second half although they kicked some bad wides and Creggs were able to stay ahead. But with Ciaran Lawless, Fitzpatrick and Darragh Walsh scoring fine points it was Oran who finished the stronger. A draw would probably have been a fairer result but Fitzpatrick won it in injury-time. Scorers – Oran: C Lawless (0-4), J Fitzpatrick (0-3), D Walsh and C Carty (0-2 each), K Whyte (0-1). Creggs: N Gately (1-2), E O’Rourke and R Dowd (0-2 each), K Gavin and E Conneran (0-1 each).
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Strokestown’s first goal in their win over Fuerty. Picture: Michael McCormack
Strokestown quench Fuerty fire game of the weekend Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC quarter-final
1-10
STROKESTOWN
1-8
FUERTY SEAMUS DUKE
When Fuerty look back on their first SFC in many decades they can be justifiably proud of their efforts. However, they will rue the many chances that they missed – especially in the final quarter – in this very tight and tense quarter-final played at Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday. Full credit to Strokestown, however. They looked well off the pace at times in the opening half and at one stage they trailed by five points. But with Colin Compton. Paddy Brogan and David Butler to the fore, they reeled in Malachy Gately’s men in the final quarter and kicked five points without reply to sweep past a shell-shocked Fuerty. With Niall Kilroy flying, it was Fuerty who looked the stronger
side early on. They suffered a severe blow after just eight minutes when county senior panellist Aengus Lyons was forced off with a nasty-looking knee injury. Twelve minutes elapsed before the game’s first score, a point from Niall Kilroy. The same player pointed again soon after. A Cian Murray point and a Gearoid Ennis free helped Fuerty into a 0-4 to 0-2 lead after 24 minutes, with Colin Compton (free) and David Butler on target for Strokestown. The game then burst into life with two goals being scored inside a minute. In the 25th minute Fuerty struck. Gearoid Ennis was the provider and Niall Kilroy finished brilliantly, low and into the corner. Strokestown responded, sweeping downfield with great effect as Diarmuid McGann set up Colin Compton for another
Teams and Scorers ... Strokestown: John McHugh; Conor Kelly, Ruaidhri Molloy, Cathal Brogan; Dylan Owens, Michael Fallon, Kevin Sheil; Paddy Brogan, David Butler (0-2); Tony Lavin, Daniel Rogers (0-1), David Neary; Keith Murphy, Colin Compton (1-4, 3 frees), Diarmuid McGann (0-1,’45). Subs: Cian Corcoran (0-1) for C Kelly (45), Gerard Collins (0-1) for C Brogan (54), Luke Kelly for Lavin (59). Fuerty: Joe Fallon; Adam Whyte, Tom Bannon, Cian Murray (0-1); Ben McGahon, Peter Kellehan, Darragh Heavey; Philip Neilan, Brendan Mullen; Aengus Lyons, Eamon Bannon, Niall Kilroy (1-3); Oisin Lyons, Robbie Fallon (0-1), Gearoid Ennis (0-3, 2 frees, ’45). Subs: Niall Keenan for A Lyons (9), Christy Leahy for R Fallon (43), Joe Brennan for Keenan (b/c 62). Referee: Pat McTiernan.
very smart finish. Robbie Fallon and David Butler exchanged points from play before the break to send the teams into the dressing rooms with Fuerty ahead by two, 1-5 to 1-3. It looked likely that Fuerty would keep their noses in front as they were always able to match Stokestown score for score in the third quarter. By the 43rd minute, Fuerty led by 1-8 to 1-5. But Nigel Dineen’s ‘Town side stepped up a gear after that and it was a really tense contest in the final quarter. Fuerty didn’t score for the final 20 minutes and that cost them dearly in the end. Strokestown sub Cian Corcoran boomed over a point from 40 metres in the 48th minute and when Colin Compton converted two frees it left only a point between the teams as the clock ticked on towards the 60th minute. Fuerty were gaining plenty of possession but their scoring power had dried up. In the second minute of injury-time Niall Kilroy was fouled to the right of the posts about 25 metres out. It looked a simple free for a leftfooted kicker. Gearoid Ennis decided to assume the responsibility but he sent the ball agonisingly wide. It was a golden opportunity to at least send the game into extra-time. Strokestown swept downfield and sub Gerard Collins kicked a simple score to seal the victory with all the Fuerty defenders caught downfield. For Fuerty, this was a desperately disappointing loss. For Strokestown, it’s a great win and now they are in the last four after a campaign that had started poorly for them. They are improving all the time and going into the semi-final against Roscommon Gaels as underdogs will suit them fine. For Strokestown, John McHugh, Michael Fallon, Paddy Brogan, David Butler and Colin Compton were excellent. For Fuerty, Niall Kilroy was outstanding once again, while Tom Bannon, Peter Kellehan and Philip Neilan were also very prominent.
Stat Attack Action from the Fuerty/Strokestown game last weekend. Picture: Michael McCormack
Wides: Red cards: Black cards: Yellow cards:
Strokestown 6 (2, first half ); Fuerty 5 (2, first half ) 0 Strokestown 0; Fuerty 1 (Niall Keenan, 61) Strokestown 3 (Diarmuid McGann, Paddy Brogan, David Butler); Fuerty 2 (Brendan Mullen, Niall Keenan) Man of the Match: Colin Compton (Strokestown)
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Roscommon Gaels keep dream alive Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC quarter-final
ROSCOMMON GAELS
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Roscommon Gaels’ quest for a first senior title in 15 years is still on course after this enjoyable quarter-final
played in Strokestown on Saturday evening. Liam McNeill’s men faltered a bit during the first half when playing against the strong breeze, but once
Action from Roscommon Gaels v Elphin last weekend. Picture: Michael McCormack
they got going in the second period they pulled away to win with a bit to spare. The town team brought Cian Connolly and Scott Oates home from the Middle East for this match, a move which shows how serious they are about their championship ambitions. It paid off too, as Connolly blasted home their first goal, while Oates was excellent, particularly in the second half as he controlled possession and set up a number of scores. The Gaels were 1-2 to 0-1 in front after eight minutes. Mark Healy opened the scoring in the first minute with a point from play and four minutes later they scored their first goal. Tim Lambe (who had an outstanding game) burst forward. His attempt for a point came back off a post and first to react was Cian Connolly, who finished to the net with aplomb. A Fintan Cregg free for Elphin, and a similar effort from Brian Kelly (Gaels) saw the gap at four points after 11 minutes. However, that Kelly effort was to be the Gaels’ last score for al-
most 20 minutes as Elphin came roaring back into the match. Unsurprisingly, Fintan Cregg was at the heart of much of their fine play, Elphin firing over six points without reply. Fintan Cregg (2), Gerry Cregg (2), Austin Kielty and Frankie Cregg were all on the mark. Indeed, it could have been even better for Peter Carney’s men but Frankie Cregg’s goal attempt in the 23rd minute came back off a post. Brian Kelly’s injurytime free gave the Gaels some respite, leaving Elphin 0-7 to 1-3 in front at half-time. However it must be said that the Gaels went in feeling frustrated that a lot of the refereeing decisions went against them in that opening period. The town team set about their task impressively in the second half. With Scott Oates directing matters from centre-forward, the inside men Peter Gillooly and Ronan Carolan came alive, producing some superb scores. Early points from Oates and Carolan saw the town team go ahead and they assumed control after that. Outstanding points from
play from Gillooly (2) and Carolan (2) saw the margin grow to four by the 42nd minute and the Gaels never looked in trouble from then on. Aaron Brady converted a long-range free and Fintan Cregg kicked a couple of fine points, but it was a lost cause at that stage for Elphin. The Gaels capped a commanding second-half display with a great team move which finished with sub Richard Hughes fisting home a goal in injury-time. In the end, it was another comfortable win for the Gaels, but much bigger tests lie ahead for them as they bid to bridge a 15year wait for the Fahey Cup. Liam McNeill and his selectors will be worried about that flat 20 minutes in the first half, but the team’s strength in depth is proving crucial. Candidates for man of the match on their side were Paul Gleeson, Tim Lambe, Mark Healy, Peter Gillooly, Scott Oates and Ronan Carolan. For a gallant Elphin, Fintan Cregg was outstanding once again, with Niall Higgins, Gerry Cregg and Frankie Cregg also impressive.
Action from Roscommon Gaels v Elphin last weekend. Picture: Michael McCormack
Teams and Scorers ... Roscommon Gaels: James Fetherstone; Mike McNeill, John McManus, Ronan Gleeson; Kevin O’Gara, Paul Gleeson, Tim Lambe (0-1); Mark Healy (0-1), Kieran Kilcline; David O’Gara, Scott Oates (0-1), Brian Kelly (0-2, frees); Cian Connolly (1-0), Ronan Carolan (0-5, 3 frees), Peter Gillooly (0-2). Subs: Richard Hughes (1-0) for R Gleeson (h/t), Mark Nally for Connolly (53), Cathal Dineen for Oates (60), Richard Walsh (0-1) for Hughes (61), Bryan O’Gara for P Gleeson (63). Elphin: Aaron Brady (0-1, free); Jason Carney, Enda Killoran, Damien Cregg; Alex Gleeson, Niall Higgins, Shane Beirne; Shane Killoran (0-1), Luke Mollohan; Gavin Higgins, Gerry Cregg (0-2), Martin McCaffrey; Fintan Cregg (0-5, 3 frees), Frankie Cregg (0-1), Austin Kielty (0-1). Subs: Cillian Fox for Kielty (45), Michael Callery for McCaffrey (56), Kieran Beirne for G Higgins (59), Paddy O’Connor for C Fox (63). Referee: Ollie Kelly. Man of the match: Tim Lambe (Roscommon Gaels)
Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC Quarter-Finals
Pearses win thriller as Brigid’s fail to overcome Payne barrier PADRAIG PEARSES
4-12
ST. BRIGID’S
2-12
This was the game of the year so far in the senior championship as Pearses finally put down a marker to say that they are the front-runners to take the Fahey Cup back to Taughmaconnell and Moore for the first time in
the history of the club. But they were given a stern examination by a gallant Brigid’s side in this thriller in Ballyforan last Sunday. Pearses looked all over winners on a number of occasions in this match only for Brigid’s to reel
them in, and it was only in injurytime that Pearses finally knew they were bound for the last four. Paul Carey was excellent up front for Pearses, and with Niall Daly controlling matters at midfield, Pearses blitzed Brigid’s in the opening quarter. Carey goaled early on for Pearses and when Conor Payne added another goal, Pat Flanagan’s side looked in total control. But Brigid’s came roaring back into
the contest and Ian Kilbride was on target with a fisted goal and by half-time the gap was down to just two, 2-6 to 1-7. After the interval Payne was on target again with a fine goal for Pearses and they looked likely winners for most of the second half. But when Brian Derwin fisted home Brigid’s second goal in the final minute the game was back in the melting pot. Pearses finally sealed the deal when Hu-
bert Darcy grabbed a late goal and added a point to set up a mouth-watering clash with Boyle in the semi-finals on Sunday next. Teams and scorers Padraig Pearses: P Whelan; S Carty, A Butler, M Richardson; G Downey, L Daly, D Murray; A Fehily, N Daly (0-1); P Carey (15), N Carty, R Daly (0-2); E Kelly (0-1), H Darcy (1-2), C Payne (20). Subs: T Butler (0-1) for Fehily, S Ryan for Carty, A Duffy for N
Carty, E Donoghue for Kelly, J Kelly for Carey. St Brigid’s: S Smith; P Frost, N McInerney, P Domican; R Stack (0-2), A Daly, G Cunniffe; E Nolan, P Kelly (0-2); B Stack (0-1), P McGrath, E Sheehy; B Derwin (1-6), I Kilbride (1-0), C Sugrue (0-1). Subs: G Byrne for Frost, R Smith for Daly, S Kilbride for McGrath, D Cunniffe for Sugrue, M Daly for I Kilbride. Referee: Brendan Healy.
Boyle ‘Cian’ on title push
Action from Padraig Pearses v St. Brigid’s last weekend. Picture: Michael McCormack
BOYLE
4-14
MICHAEL GLAVEY’S
2-12
Boyle’s high-scoring romp through the Roscommon SFC in 2019 continued in Castlerea last Saturday evening when their awesome attacking power saw them though once again, this time against Michael Glavey’s. Now Basil Mannion’s men can look forward to a heavyweight clash against Padraig Pearses on Sunday next. Cian McKeon was the Boyle at-
tacker-in-chief and his early goal set the tone. But Glavey’s were always in the match, and Shane Fagan fisted home an Andrew Glennon pass in the 15th minute. Enda Smith answered that score with a quite brilliant goal after a lung-bursting run. Three Glavey’s points on the bounce kept them in the contest. Donie Smith’s penalty was brilliantly saved by Padraig Miskell in the 24th minute but
points from Tadhg McKenna, Donie Smith and Cian McKeon left Boyle seven ahead at the break Glavey’s were not done for yet. Andy Glennon scored 1-2 on the resumption and the game was in the balance for a period. But Boyle struck for another wellworked goal from McKeon and when Seanie Purcell galloped forward to score his side’s fourth goal close to the end of the game, Boyle were into the semi-finals for the third time in four years. Teams and scorers Boyle: R Kearney; K Cox, C Flanagan, G Gilmartin; E McGrath, S Purcell (1-0), T McK-
enna (0-2); E Smith (1-0), Kieran Cox; D East, C McKeon (2-4), J Suffin (0-2); D Smith (0-3), M O’Donohue (0-1), M O’Connor (0-2). Subs: S Keane for East, C Goldrick for O’Donohue, M Hanmore for Gilmartin, R Finneran for Suffin, J Moran for O’Connor. Michael Glavey’s: P Miskell; L Cregg, N Morris, D Frayne; J Brennan, C Hussey, G Patterson; E Stritch, C Fitzmaurice (0-1); C Ruane, D Ruane (0-1), S Burke; S Fagan (1-0), A Glennon (1-5), S Comer (0-5). Subs: T Murphy for Burke. Referee: Marty Parker.
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