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e l p o e WATCHING P With PAUL HEALY

So, you finally got here… Sorry! Fell asleep in front of the telly! Tired, were you? Late night? No! I was perfectly fine. Then the boring Conservative Party Conference came on. Next thing, I was asleep! Ah! Sleep for long? About an hour! But I woke up when I heard that familiar voice on the telly, ranting and raving, hilarious one moment, silly the next… So…Boris was speaking? No! One of the kids had switched the telly to The Simpsons. Homer! Homer was ranting. Oh! Anyways, signs of progress…on the old Brexit front. Wha’? Boris…at least he’s beginning to make proposals! Now I know what he’s suggested – two small borders instead of one big one – is pretty daft. But at least the Brits are putting ideas on paper! But hold on…according to the Channel 4 News, it’s a non-paper. A wha’? The UK…they presented the EU with a nonpaper. Surely you mean…a paper? No! A non-paper! How does that work? Well, it’s quite straightforward. Let’s recap: The UK Government initially proposed the backstop, had it included in the deal, then signed off on the deal with the EU. Yeah… But the UK Government then spent months’ opposing that deal… The one they had negotiated and agreed upon?

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Yep! Then everybody waited for them to come up with alternative proposals… An alternative to the backstop? Yes…they said they had…but Brussels – and Dublin – said there was nothing in writing from the Brits. So NOW they’ve put proposals in writing? Yes! In a formal paper? No, in a non-paper, I told you, it’s a nonpaper!

But that’s daft. I know! So did we reject Boris’s non-paper? Yeah, ‘cos it referred to border checks… But I thought even Boris was against a hard border… Yeah, but the border checks he was proposing would not be on the border. So they wouldn’t be border checks? Eh…I suppose. They would be border checks near the border. Is that not bordering on the ridiculous? It is. Anyways, not to worry… Why? He’s rejected it, out of hand. Who has? Who’s he? The top guy in the EU? Leo? Simon? Jeremy? The ranter and the raver! HE’S rejected it. HOMER SIMPSON? No! Boris! Boris dismissed the leaks, dismissed this idea of border checks either side of the border. But they were HIS proposals! His paper! His non-p… Sorry, his non-paper! Well, yeah…but that was a few weeks ago, so he claims. Now he’s due to make new proposals in his big speech at the Conservative Conference on Wednesday…as the Roscommon People prepares to go to press! He’s timing it for the Roscommon People? Well…whatever…the point is, Boris has a new plan. And he says we take it or leave it! Will we get it in writing? Of course! Sure we have to! Good. Eh…on a paper or a non-paper? Barman, two pints please!

What we liked… A number of local towns and villages received recognition and generally excelled in the 2019 National Tidy Towns Awards. Top plaudits go to Keadue, winners (yet again) of the overall title in Co. Roscommon. Well done to all the hard-working committees and local residents!

What we didn’t like… Legal considerations notwithstanding, that big ‘pay off’ for John Delaney – the FAI ‘Mr. Big’ who finally cut his ties with the organisation this week – surely has most soccer fans crying foul. Leaving the FAI after months of controversy about his role, Delaney was reportedly granted an exit package worth something between €350,000 and €500,000. He leaves with his bank account bulging, but his reputation significantly diminished.

Our Alternative Awards The ‘Worst start to a radio show of the Week’ Award Tuesday, 4.30 pm, and I switched on the car radio, looking forward to a Brexit/world news update. But it was Mark Cagney standing in for Ivan Yates…interviewing Dave Fanning on ‘Why we like music so much’. I switched that dial quicker than Dave chuckles at one of own jokes…

The ‘Sporting shock of the Week’ Award So, our frequently over-hyped rugby heroes were shocked by a heroic Japan team in the World Cup. We lost the game, and the momentum from our win over Scotland. Today (Thursday), we presumably get the show back on the road – sort of – against Russia. It is safe to look at our TV screens…isn’t it?

PIC OF THE WEEK… A young Boyle supporter takes to the pitch at half-time during the Hodson Bay Hotel SFC Semi-Final between Pádraig Pearses and Boyle at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh.

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County on weather alert as Storm Lorenzo arrives Businesses and homeowners in Roscommon and surrounding counties are braced for high winds and torrential rainfall after Met Éireann issued three weather warnings ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Lorenzo later today (Thursday). A status orange wind warning is currently in place for neighbouring Galway and Mayo as well as Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick while yellow wind warnings are in place for the rest of the country from 9 am today (Thursday) until 6 am on Friday. It’s expected that Hurricane Lorenzo will

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PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor

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Enjoyable book launch There was a large crowd at Kevin McStay’s book launch in the Abbey Hotel last Thursday night. His memoir, ‘The Pressure Game’, is largely about his three years in the hot seat as manager of the Roscommon senior football team, a position he stepped down from in September 2018. The Roscommon resident continues to have a high profile as a GAA pundit with RTE, and has been a regular newspaper columnist over the years, most recently with the Irish Times. ‘The Pressure Game’ was written with Liam Hayes, an All-Ireland winning player with Meath and an accomplished journalist and publisher. The book was launched by RTE sports broadcaster and commentator Darragh Maloney. During an at times emotional speech, McStay recalled the highs and lows of his time as Roscommon manager. The book, he said, was a “warts and all” memoir, “the only way to tell a story”. In the book, McStay gives some insight into the breakdown of his relationship with Fergal O’Donnell (the duo were joint managers in 2016). On Thursday night, McStay said there had never been a big row…“it was nobody’s fault, it just wasn’t working out. This is life”. He drew strong applause when condemning supporters who abuse players (and managers)…alluding to his contempt for the “sad haters…particularly the online gobshites”. The highlight of McStay’s management was a magnificent Connacht final win in 2017. There was also promotion to Division One, and qualification for the inaugural Super 8s. On the flip side, the team suffered a sobering All-Ireland quarter-final replay defeat to Mayo in 2017, S p 8s in and heavyy losses in the Super

Pictured at the launch of Kevin McStay’s book ‘The Pressure Game’ in the Abbey Hotel last Thursday evening were Liam Hayes (publisher, who collaborated on the book), Kevin McStay and Darragh Maloney, special guest. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

2018. A number of players would ultimately leave the squad, and McStay addresses this in the book. On Thursday night, in a measured reflection on the challenges involved in managing an intercounty team, McStay spoke of how honoured he had been to manage Roscommon, of his pride in all that had been achieved. “We won what we won, we lost what we lost…it was a magnificent experience…we had good times and bad times…for those three years, I had only the best of intentions for Roscommon football”. This was a proud night for the extended McStay family and a very enjoyable launch. The book will be of huge interest to GAA fans everywhere, particularly in Roscommon and Mayo!

Brilliant, Ballintubber!

I usually avoid RTE’s often cringeworthy reality television offerings. Show me Francis Brennan prancing

around India, and I immediately ring the Indian Embassy in Dublin to profusely apologise (on behalf of the nation) for the embarrassment caused. As for ‘Room to Improve,’ I have a love/hate relationship with the phenomenon. Just the other night, I caught sight of Dermot and his victims (sorry, clients) sitting in a bath, together. I only continued watching (from behind the curtains) out of curiosity: Would Diarmuid Gavin saunter in at any moment, strip off his bathrobe and join the bath party? Operation Transformation? Great for weight-loss. I immediately switch it off and go for a long walk. Of course all such misgivings about this reality tv craze were cast aside last Sunday night when I watched ‘Raised by the Village’ on RTE. It featured Ballintubber in Co. Roscommon. The show’s concept goes something like this: take two ‘unruly’ teenagers from Dublin, move them in with separate families in a rural village, and see if the change of environ-

ment can (and I quote the producers) “get their lives back on track”. I must say I enjoyed the programme. One thing that really struck me was how beautiful Ballintubber looked…stunning aerial shots showcasing the fabulous landscape, the pretty village. Viewers also got a sense of how close-knit the community in Ballintubber is. All of the locals who featured, including host families the Garveys and Carleys, came across brilliantly. It really was a sensational ‘advertisement’ for Ballintubber. I should add that the two children from Dublin – Jordan and Warren – also made a positive impression. Maybe I’ll get in on this reality TV craic. I might even pitch an idea to RTE…how about Daniel and Majella O’Donnell arrive in Ballintubber for a week…with Francis Brennan and Dermot Bannon in the back of the camper van – and viewers get to evict the celebrity of their choice?

Naughty, Patrick!

It was his big moment. We’ve seen the very youthful looking Patrick O’Donovan on Irish TV, but this was a step up. It was Tuesday night…and on the generally superb Newsnight (BBC2), presenter Emily Maitlis was trying to unravel the latest dramatic moves in the Brexit chess game. So, Newsnight cut to Limerick…and Patrick O’Donovan’s big moment. Emily got the introduction wrong…“We are now joined by a member of the Irish Government, Patrick O’Donovan, the Minister for Finance”. While she went on to introduce a studio guest, the camera remained on Patrick… and I swear you could see him mulling over what he’d just heard…that lovely, ego-caressing introduction in front of the watching millions in the UK. Patrick knew he would have to correct Emily…he would have to do

what guests always do in this situation…in this case, say ‘Actually, it’s Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Emily’. But he didn’t…instead, he rode it out. He stayed in Paschal Donohoe’s shoes. He lived his moment, he owned the stage. Naughty, Patrick!

The late Fonsy Nolan

When Fiona and I moved to Newtown, Roscommon many years ago, our new neighbours included Fonsy and Ann Nolan (and family). Indeed we would not have moved to Newtown at all were it not for the Nolan family, because it was from them that we purchased the site on which our house now stands. At the time, Fonsy was a keen farmer in the area. It was a pleasure dealing with him on that site purchase, a first insight for us into the gentleman in our midst. Whether in those days or in more recent years, after they moved to The Spinney in Roscommon Town, it has always been a pleasure to meet Fonsy and Ann, a very popular and highly regarded couple. Fonsy was of course very wellknown too through his association with Roscommon Races, where he served in many capacities, including as President. I was very sad to hear of Fonsy’s passing last Friday. It was always a pleasure to meet this wonderfully friendly, modest and unassuming man. Fittingly, his commitment to community over a long life was reflected at the weekend when Guards of Honour were provided by three distinguished groups: Roscommon Agricultural Show, Roscommon Races and the IFA. Fonsy was one of the community’s great gentlemen. Sincere sympathy to his wife Ann, daughters Mary and Clare, son James, and extended family. May he rest in peace. Racecourse tribute: Page 10.

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Roscommon Stroke Support Group bag packing day! Roscommon Stroke Support Group are having a bag packing day at Tesco, Roscommon on Friday, October 18th and Saturday, October 19th. We would be grateful if you could spare an hour or two. All proceeds go towards our Roscommon Stroke survivor support group. It provides weekly exercise and social therapy in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon every Tuesday from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm, along with information and outings throughout the year. Please contact Martina Greene on 0876057696 or email mgreene@irishheart.ie. All stroke survivors and carers are welcome to join the group. For more information on this log on to www.irishheart.ie.

Sunday, October 13th in Hamrock’s Lounge after 10 am Mass. Donations of cakes/tarts/ jams will be gratefully accepted at Hamrock’s before Mass. Lines cost €2 each or 3 for €5. 1st prize is a hamper sponsored by Martin Conneally, 2nd prize is €100 and 3rd prize is a bottle of brandy. There will also be other prizes on the day. All monies raised will go directly to The Missions and your support would be greatly appreciated.

Breastfeeding peer support at Trinity Arts Centre A breastfeeding peer support group meets every Wednesday morning from 10.30 am to 12 noon at the Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea. A Baby and Toddler Group also meets every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10 am to 12 noon in the Trinity Arts Centre. All welcome.

Historical Society lecture on Herdsmen A meeting of the Co. Roscommon Historical & Archaeological Society will take place at 8 pm on Tuesday, October 8th in The Percy French Hotel, Strokestown. Following this, at 8.30 pm, a lecture entitled ‘A Class Quite Distinct – West of Ireland Herdsmen in the 19th century’, will be given by John Cunningham, Belclare, Galway. John is Director of the MA History Programme at NUI Galway and a recent editor of Saothar: Journal of Irish Labour History. He is currently writing the biography of Tom Glynn (1881-1934), the son of a herdsman from Gurteen, Co. Galway who became a notable radical journalist and anti-war campaigner in Australia. All are welcome.

Family Drop-In Clinic at Riverside House Young farmers pictured at the Glenamaddy Ploughing & Agricultural Show last Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Blessing of the Animals this Sunday A Blessing of the Animals will take place this Sunday at The Friary in Athlone at 3 pm. There will be a cake sale and refreshments served in the garden afterwards. All animals are welcome. Owners are asked to keep cats in carriers and dogs on leads. Owners can bring a photograph/herd number

of the pet or animal to be blessed. This is a fundraiser in aid of the Athlone SPCA and the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. All support welcome.

Fundraiser for Athleague Apostolic Workers Athleague Apostolic Workers are holding their annual fundraiser/raffle in aid of the Missions on

A Family Drop-In Clinic in association with the Castlerea Community and Family Resource Centre, takes place at Riverside House, Castlerea from 9.30 am to 12 noon every Tuesday during the school term. This drop-in service is open and free of charge to all parents who may want to seek advice or guidance on any issue relating to home life. This initiative is run in partnership with Foróige and Tusla Family Support Service. For more information, contact Aisling on 086-4615537.

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NewsPeople newsbriefs Annual Harvest Thanksgiving Service There will be an Annual Harvest Thanksgiving Service in St. Coman’s Church, Henry St., Roscommon, on Sunday, October 6th at 4 pm. All welcome. ‘Come, ye thankful people come, raise the song of harvest-home’.

Free bulb events at Ardcarne Garden centres There will be a free bulb event at Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle and at Ardcarne Garden Centre, Roscommon town, on Saturday, October 5th from 11 am to 12 noon. Discover how to make the most of these versatile plants in your garden and containers. All are welcome.

Fitness classes for Over 50s in Clooneycolgan A series of fitness classes for Over 50s will commence in Clooneycolgan Community Centre on Friday, October 4th at 11 am. The classes will be supervised by Thelma Keenan. Fee is €5 per session. This is an ideal opportunity for all those in the area to get toned up in a relaxed atmosphere.

Common Sense Parenting Programme in Castlerea A 6-week Common Sense Parenting programme will run on Wednesday mornings in Riverside House, in association with Castlerea Community and Family Resource Centre. This is a practical and skills-based programme. Learn new techniques to establish boundaries, routines and an overall improved home life. This initiative is run in partnership with Foróige and Tusla Family Support Service. The programme costs €20 and this will include all course material and light refreshments. For more information, contact Aisling on 086-4615537 or Linda on 086-7814777.

Pilgrimage to Knock 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.

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.

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.

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Do you avoid unruly kids and clueless parents on planes? I used to think that unless my name was Miriam Aer Lingus, and my logo was spread across the carrier’s fleet of aircraft, I’d never be able to book an exclusive airline seat as far away from bold kids and their totally oblivious parents as was humanly possible! But, joy of joys, last week, Japan Airlines announced it had proudly launched a tool on their booking site showing a seat map pinpointing where all the babies/toddlers/ families were sitting – so other travellers can choose whether or not they wish to be near them! Yeeesss! Oh please, please let Aer Lingus, (the only carrier I’ll fly with, and if you don’t believe me, just ask the patient staff at East West Travel, who’ll confirm that), follow suit! Now before you get annoyed, let me assure you that I’m not entirely intolerant of kids on planes. Most kids are well behaved, and it’s often their parents who could benefit from being disciplined! The last time I went on holiday I had to endure a four-hour flight with, (and I’m being very diplomatic here), a disruptive four-year-old who thought kicking the back of my chair and pulling my hair was all part of the inflight entertainment package! And yes, I did ask the unruly little monster to stop! I did demand that his parents take control of him. However, popping

a sleeping pill, mammy made it clear she was relinquishing the care of her child to a plane-load of passengers, viewing us as her personal babysitters, leaving me with no option but to shoot dagger stares at the dad. Mind you, given the kid ignored daddy’s meek little pleas, unbuckled his seat belt, banged his food tray up and down and ran screaming through the plane while mammy snored blissfully, it was clear the flight wasn’t going to go well. And, when the kid’s response to daddy (whose attempt at parenting was to clear his throat, twitch nervously and beg his son to “be a good boy”) was to tell his father to “shut up, stupid,” I knew no amount of complimentary prosecco was going to cut it! Therefore, much to my own hubby’s mortification, I stood up, glared at the father and loudly informed him the jellyfish I once nearly stepped on at Dollymount Strand possessed a stronger spine than he did! Yep, poor hubby nearly choked on his coffee, but the rest of the flight applauded, and mammy snored like a chainsaw! Now I know that families are entitled to travel with their children – of course they are. And sure wasn’t I once a parent of small children myself? However, I never took them on a flight until they were over five years’ old

and could behave in an appropriate manner. And I’m not saying I want a library-silent, no-whinging flight, folks – nay, that’s totally unfair on little travellers, but I do expect to sit on a flight without being assaulted and battered by a four-year-old accompanied by a clueless mother and a cowardly father. Of course folks, I do realise there are some children who may misbehave due to no fault of their own, whether this is a physical or an emotional issue, and in this instance I’m actually the first to step up and offer the parents my assistance and my full support! Indeed, I understand that the interior and the confines of an aircraft can prove to be an unnatural and scary environment for many kids, especially when the change in air pressure can be painful on their ears. And to this end, crying and fidgeting are to be fully expected; however, bear in mind that a decent and caring parent will know what to do in order to comfort their child. They will not, as the kid on my flight’s parents did, consume alcohol and a sleeping pill and renounce all responsibility of the child to a cranky aul biddy like me, (mammy). Nor will they be terrified of their kids, allowing the little tearaways dictate the state of play, and assault a fellow passenger, pulling lumps out of their hair as a form of personal entertainment, (daddy).

Well done Ballintubber, you did Roscommon proud

Is your teenager boldly going nowhere? Not to worry; send them down the country to ‘Brat Camp’ – that’ll sort them out. Yep, I’m talking about RTE’s ‘Raised by the Village,’ the patronising TV programme that, in my opinion, permits producers to deceptively give viewers the impression that most Dublin teens are on the road to wreck and ruin! They’re not! Okay, I’ve said my piece. And, even though I’m unhappy with the overall hypothesis of placing a focus on ‘troubled Dublin’ teens, I’ll admit that the way in which Warren from Lucan and Jordan from Darndale were welcomed and mentored by the lovely Garvey and Carley families from Ballintubber gladdened my heart. I’m proud to be their neighbours! Both of these families were the real deal; nurturing, loving, honest, hard-working folk, and I can see why they were chosen as mentors. And weren’t their kiddies delightful! In fact, I cried when Warren, who I’m sure really is an engaging young man, (once he has been given some direction and responsibility), enjoyed his time with the Garveys so much, he

Jordan (16), from Darndale, pictured at the village shop in Ballintubber with Eileen Kenny and Warren (13) from Lucan, with the Garvey family, Ballintubber.

wanted to stay! Bless him. And by the way, how stunning is Mrs. Garvey; was that woman a supermodel in a former life? And, when it came to Jordan’s fabulous talons, addiction to fashion and severe allergy to getting out of the leaba, I was sure the Carleys would have their work cut out for them. I mean, given the attitude, it was safe to assume Jordan’s possibly a long-lost relative of the overindulged Kardashian clan! But no…John and Caitriona lovingly stage-managed madam’s ‘won’t do’ attitude beautifully.

And by the way, how friendly are the folk in Kenny’s shop? What a lovely place to work! Any jobs going? Mind you, I’d struggle with the till! Indeed readers, having allegedly been subjected to a diet of fast food, questionable designer clobber, acrylic nails, iPhones and er, bare-faced cheek, the teens were, under the guidance of the genuinely decent people of Ballintubber, fully deprogrammed. And, at the end of the show, viewers got a sense that, having tasted a slice of country life, the pair now have the po-

tential to turn into decent Dubliners. I admire everyone in the village of Ballintubber for playing their part in these teenagers’ lives, and I could visibly see the transformation taking place. Oh, I have to mention the delightful Roscommon Mart auctioneer Hugh Mulvihill, whose kind gesture of sharing his commission with Warren was, for me, the highlight of the entire episode – for the simple reason that one act served to give that kid a sense of worth and a sense of pride. Comhghairdeas Hugh; you’re a diamond!

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HSE conďŹ rms Rosalie Unit to become Day Centre ď&#x20AC;ź DAN DOONER

Racecourse tribute to the late Fonsy Nolan In a statement this week, the Board of Directors of Roscommon Racecourse paid tribute to the late Fonsy Nolan of The Spinney, Roscommon and formerly of Newtown, Roscommon and Ballygar, Co. Galway, who died at Roscommon University Hospital on Friday last. The late Mr. Nolan is mourned by his wife Ann, daughters Mary and Clare, son James, extended family, neighbours and friends. Paying tribute to a much-loved colleague, the Board statement read: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fonsy Nolan was one of the early members of Roscommon Race Committee and represented the racecourse in several roles, including President, over the years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fonsy also fulfilled the duty of Local Steward at the racetrack on race days. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fonsy was a loyal, committed member of Roscommon Racecourse over several decades and will be sadly missed by the members of the racecourse and the racing public. May he rest in peaceâ&#x20AC;?.

It was confirmed at a Committee meeting with Oireachtas members and the Minister for Health, Simon Harris and HSE officials yesterday morning (Wednesday) that the Rosalie Unit in Castlerea will become a Day Centre for psychiatry of later life patients and adolescents after the two remaining patients have been transferred. Responding to a question from Sinn FĂŠin Health spokesperson Louise Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly TD, HSE Chief Operations Officer, Anne Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;My understanding is that seven (residents) have been transferred, with two to go over the next two to three weeks. The facility is to be used as a mental health hub with two day hospitals for psychiatry of later life patients and adolescents. They are day services, not accommodationâ&#x20AC;?. Plans to transform the

Rosalie Unit into a mental health hub had been mooted in June of this year. Proposals include a seven-day children and adolescent service which would serve Roscommon, Mayo and parts of Sligo and Leitrim. It would provide care to young people who would otherwise attend A&E Departments. It was also proposed that a Psychiatry of Later Life Day Hospital would operate five days per week and serve people from Roscommon and north

Galway. Speaking on Wednesday following the Committee meeting, local Sinn FĂŠin spokesperson Claire Kerrane, who had raised the issue with Deputy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly, said the Government has broken a 2015 commitment to protect residents from the closure of the Rosalie Unit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the Health Committee, Sinn FĂŠin Health spokesperson Louise Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly TD, who had previously met with the families of the Rosalie

Home, asked the HSE to confirm their plans for the Home in Castlerea. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The HSE confirmed that the Rosalie Home would become a Day Centre for psychiatry of later life patients and adolescents once the two remaining residents were removed. There will be no accommodation provided. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deputy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly also put on the record that of the nine residents who have been forced to leave the Rosalie Home in recent weeks, three have

since sadly passed away. The HSE did not respond to or acknowledge this in their reply. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The consequences of the inaction of our elected representatives despite all of their talk of saving the Rosalie Home have been felt by the residents of the Rosalie Home who should have been protected and their wishes respected. That commitment made to them and their families by Government in 2015 was brokenâ&#x20AC;?.

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The team from SPAR Express Corrib Oil Castlerea celebrate with Soraid McEntee (second from left), EIQA Quality and Operations Manager. The firm was named joint winner of the Q Mark for Pursuit of Excellence (Forecourts) at the Clayton Hotel on Burlington Road in Dublin. Photo: Conor McCabe Photography.

Top award for SPAR Express at Corrib Oil Castlerea SPAR Express at Corrib Oil Castlerea won a national award last Friday evening. The Castlerea-based shop picked up a National Q Mark Award, which is the highest accolade a business in Ireland can achieve. These awards are given only to companies who reach peak standards of quality and excellence and they have previously been described as the Oscars for business excellence. At a gala ceremony in Dublin’s Clayton

Hotel, the outlet was announced as a joint winner of the Q Mark for Pursuit of Excellence (Forecourts). Corrib Oil, which is 100% Irish owned, has been in business for over 30 years. The company was founded in Claremorris, Mayo, in 1987. Irene Collins, Managing Director of Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA) said: “High operational standards

and customer satisfaction are among the top priorities for this team. Winning a muchcoveted Q Mark award in this hotly-contested category is a fantastic result. Congratulations to everyone involved”. The winners of this year’s awards were selected from a list of more than 110 nominees, which was carefully scrutinised by a team of 14 judges from the worlds of enterprise, food safety, academia and more.

Take the Walk of Life for the Credit Union Roscommon Credit Union is urging the local community to take the ‘walk of life’ for a national annual art competition. The ‘Walk of Life’ invites entrants to think about how society and communities change, grow and develop f2or the better. Irish communities have made many positive changes in recent years to ensure Ireland is a more inclusive and diverse place. Participants are encouraged to draw inspiration from the positive changes they might have witnessed in their own communities or in society. Alternatively, they may want to depict the positive changes they have gone through themselves as individuals. There is no age limit and entries are open to children aged seven years and under right through to 18 years and over. A category for those with physical or intellectual difficulties is also provided. Producing and creating art can have many benefits for adults, such as re-

ducing stress and help their problemsolving skills. Children can nurture their motor skills and neural development, while allowing them to express their emotions. Winners, runners-up and merit award-winners at local level will represent the credit union at regional level. From there, winning artworks will go forward to national level for an award ceremony to be held in February 2020. All national winners’ artworks will be included in the Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) calendar. Locally, entry forms are available from the credit union’s three branch offices: Roscommon, Elphin and Strokestown. The closing date to submit finished entries to Roscommon Credit Union Limited is Friday, October 11th. Participants can also request to receive an entry form by post – simply call our Roscommon office on 0906626657. To learn more, please visit www.roscommoncreditunion.ie

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STRAIGHT TALKING Boris and friends recklessly taking everyone to the edge of the cliff

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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When I heard on Monday that Boris Johnson’s latest idea aimed at trying to solve the Brexit crisis was to propose border checks 10 km or so either side of the border, I had to check if the reports were for real. Then on Wednesday he apparently changed tack to a ‘two-border’ solution, promising no customs checks on the island of Ireland. Monday’s idea was the most unworkable proposal that I have heard so far – and Wednesday’s is not much better – and will be rejected out of hand by the EU. In fact a poll in Northern Ireland in 2025 (part of the latest proposal) would most likely turn out to be a poll for a United Ireland and I think most people would know how that campaign might go. The most serious aspect of what Mr. Johnson is doing relates to the misery and chaos that a no deal situation will cause. It is not unreasonable to say that it could cause people to lose their lives in the long term. So here we have the British Prime Minister, an allegedly intelligent man, who is speaking on behalf of about 65 million people, and who must know that what he is proposing hasn’t got a snowball’s chance in hell of being accepted anywhere. It’s hard to understand how these proposals were seriously considered by someone in the first place. Just when you thought that things could not get any more farcical in the UK, they reach new depths with every passing day. From the outside, it sometimes looks as if this is a game to Boris Johnson, the erratic PM lurching from one bizarre

situation to another. He seems to be coming up with more unworkable proposals with every passing week, perhaps stalling for time so that he can get the UK out of Europe without a deal – like he has always promised he is prepared to do. The craziest thing of all is that every credible economic indicator is predicting that the UK economy will be plunged into recession in a ‘no deal’ scenario. The prediction is that hundreds of thousands of people will lose their jobs, there will be some shortages of medicines and foodstuffs, tariffs on almost all goods, and severe travel restrictions too. But these warnings don’t seem to bother

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As for Ireland, my contention all along has been that Johnson and Jacob Rees Mogg and the rest of the Tory ‘posh boys’ could not care less about this country

Boris in the slightest. As for Ireland, my contention all along has been that Johnson and Jacob Rees Mogg and the rest of the Tory ‘posh boys’ could not care less about this country, that any suffering we endure arising from a no deal outcome will simply be our hard luck. One might say the same for his attitude to the suffering which a no deal Brexit will visit on his own country. What is very worrying is the fact that there seems to be nobody in a position to sit these people down and make them see sense. Their arrogance and egos have seen to that. “How dare the Irish or anyone in the EU tell us what to do, after all we are the British Empire” seems to be their mantra. I was always of the hope that reasonable people in the UK Government would see sense and that there would be a last-minute deal to satisfy everyone (or most people). That now looks very unlikely. Since his tenure as PM began, Boris Johnson and his colleagues have not put one credible idea on the table in relation to the negotiations. It’s as if he is relishing the chaos that he is presiding over. There is a growing view in Europe and here in Ireland that people are now sick and tired of the mayhem in the UK and that, despite the fact that it will have very serious consequences, maybe they should leave on October 31st with or without a deal – and have done with it. The British people will soon get a chance to make a judgement on Johnson’s leadership, via a General Election. However, I reckon it will be too late. The damage will already be done.

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A public meeting will be held in Knockcroghery Community Centre on Tuesday 8th October at 9pm

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Keadue leads the way in Tidy Towns 2019  DAN DOONER

Keadue once again took top spot in County Roscommon in the annual Tidy Towns competition as Glaslough in Co. Monaghan was crowned the Overall winner. Keadue earned a mark of 342 out of a possible 470, up six marks on last year and just four off Overall Winner Glaslough. Keadue Tidy Towns members expressed their delight at the result and the town’s 10th Gold Medal. Keadue also received €1,000 as the county’s tidiest location as well as €900 as a Gold Medallist. A statement from the committee read: “Keadue Tidy Towns would like to thank all our volunteers, Scoil Chil Ronain, residents, businesses and various committees for their ongoing support. Thanks also to our RSS worker, Roscommon County Council, Roscommon Leader Partnership and our local SuperValu”. Meanwhile, there were further success stories in the county with Castlecoote and Roscommon winning Gold Medals and Ballintubber earning Bronze. Castlecoote was also named as ‘Highly Commended’ in the county category, winning €800. There was also success for Cloontuskert in the ‘A’ category and Tarmonbarry in the ‘C’ category. Cloontuskert volunteer James O’Neill also received a ‘highly commended’ award in the Community Heroes section. Kilteevan’s Cloonlarge Loop Walk was also second in the national sustainable development award and received €800 for the local community. Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins offered her congratulations to all local winners. “I want to congratulate all those across County Roscommon and East Galway on their achievements. It is great to see that our Tidy Towns committees, who work tirelessly throughout the year to improve their local surroundings, have been recognised for the work they do,” she said.

TOP: Ballintubber Tidy Towns and Roscommom Tidy Towns committees receiving their awards at the Helix in Dublin on Monday. Ballintubber won a Bronze medal while Roscommon won Gold, finishing third in the county in the higher population category. RIGHT: Cllr. Tom and Pauline Crosby receiving the Bronze medal award from Minister Michael Ring on behalf of Tarmonbarry Development and Tidy Towns Association Tidy Towns ceremony in the Helix on Monday afternoon. The Shannonside village increased its marks to 326 marks, just 20 marks behind the overall national winner Glaslough in County Monaghan.

Community Clothing, Toy and Book Swap How it works... On arrival, one token will be given for each toy, book and also per item of clothing. The tokens can then be used for something new-to-you. Please bring items at 1.30pm.

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Bring only things that you feel would be of value to somebody else. Clothing can be women’s, men’s and children’s. Please bring clothing on hangers.

Repair Café Can we fix it?? Bring something broken and we will try! Furniture and woodwork, clothing and textiles, old diesel engines, bicycles, toys...and maybe you have some of your own fixing or mending skills to offer? Small donations for repairs will be an option to cover material costs. If we can't fix it you must take it home with you for appropriate disposal.

Bring a maximum of 5 items of clothing and 5 toys and books per person.

2-5pm Sunday 6th October Gleesons Townhouse Roscommon Town *Skills Displays and Repair Café will begin from 2pm and swap will begin from 3pm.

The whole event is volunteer led. For more details and guidelines on what to expect and what to bring, and if you’d like to help out with the event please see the facebook event page, local papers, email hannah@earthcare.ie, or call 085 1969790.

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VOLKSWAGEN CADDY PASSENGER RANGE 191 171 161 151

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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER RANGE 192 192 191 191 181 172 162 161 161 161 161 151 141 131 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

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AUTOMATIC VEHICLE RANGE VW Arteon 2.0TDI “R” Line 150BHP DSG €41,000 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI C/L 150BHP DSG €34,500 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI Highline 150BHP DSG €36,500 VW Passat 2.0TDI Highline 150BHP DSG €32,500 VW Golf 1.6TDI H/L DSG €27,500 VW Touran 1.6TDI Highline 7 seater DSG €27,500 Opel Crosslands SE 1.2 Petrol A/T €15,500 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 A/T 262BHP €35,500 + VAT VW Shuttle Bus 9 Seater A/T LWB €29,500 VW Jetta 2.0TDI C/L A/T €17,500 VW Passat 1.6TDI H/L A/T €26,500 VW Golf TSI (Petrol) Highline (27KM) €18,500 VW Golf 1.2TSI H/L (32K) A/T €18,500 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI 150BHP DSG €25,500 VW Caddy Maxi Bus TDI 7 Seater A/T €16,500 VW Jetta 2.0TDI C/L A/T €15,000 VW Golf 1.6TDI H/L A/T €18,500 VW Golf 1.6TDI 3Dr H/L €18,000 VW Jetta 2.0TDI C/L A/T €13,500 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI C/L A/T 4X4 €23,500 VW Golf 1.6TDI C/L SV Model A/T €14,500 Skoda Yeti 2.0TDI 4X4 Leather A/T €18,500 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP C/L A/T €11,500 VW Golf 2.0TDI 140BHP H/L A/T €12,500 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI A/T €7,500 Skoda Superb 2.0TDI 170BHPA/T €6,500 VW Jetta 2.0TDI H/L A/T €9,500 VW Golf 1.6TDI C/L A/T €6,500 VW Jetta 2.0TDI €6,000

Year Make & Model Price VOLKSWAGEN RANGE 191 VW Arteon 2.0TDI 150BHP Extras €38,500 182 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI 150HP All Space 7 Seater €34,500 182 VW T-Roc 1.5TSI 150BHP Sports Navigation Sun Roof €27,500 182 VW T-Roc 1.0TSI T Pack Ravenna Blue €24,500 182 VW Sharan 2.0TDI 150BHP C/L 7 Seater €37,500 182 VW Passat TDI Highline Extras €29,500 182 VW Golf 1.0 5DR Highline Extras €24,500 182 VW Polo 1.6TDI T/L Extras €17,800 182 VW Polo 1.0 5DR T/L Extras €14,000 191 VW Golf TDI Van Extras €19,150 + VAT 181 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L €23,500 181 VW Passat 1.6TDI T/L €25,500 181 VW Golf 1.6TDI H/L leather €23,500 181 VW Golf 1.6TDI “R” Line €24,500 181 VW Jetta 2.0TDI C/L €22,500 2012 VW Jetta 1.0TSI Petrol €7,500 181 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI T/L Extras €27,500 181 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI C/L Extras €30,500 181 VW Polo 1.0 5DR LE Spec €15,500 181 VW Touran 1.6TDI C/L 7 Seater €28,500 172 VW Golf 1.6 TDI C/L €18,500 162 VW Golf 2.0TDI 150BHP 6Sp €18,500 161 VW Golf 1.6TDI SV €16,500 161 VW Golf 1.6TDI T/L Extras €15,000 142 VW Golf 1.6TDI T/L €13,500 131 VW Golf 1.6TDI T/L €11,500 131 VW Golf 1.2TSI €12,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI H/L €10,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI €8,500 2010 VW Golf 1.6TDI €6,000 2009 VW Golf 1.9TDI 5DR Silver €5,500 2012 VW Scirroco 2.0TDI 140BHP €11,500 141 VW Beetle 1.6TDI €12,500 131 VW Beetle 2.0TDI €11,500 2008 VW Beetle 1.4 Petrol €4,500 131 VW Passat 1.9TDI €8,500 182 VW Polo 1.0 5DR Extras €14,500 172 VW Polo 1.0 5DR (15KM) €12,500 171 VW Polo 1.4TDI Extras €15,500 162 VW Polo 1.0 5DR €11,500 152 VW Polo 1.4TDI Extras €11,500 142 VW Polo 1.4TDI Extras €10,500 132 VW Polo 1.2 5DR €9,500 131 VW Polo 1.2 5DR Cross €9,000

Year Make & Model OTHER MAKES RANGE 171 Hyundai Tuscon 1.7DSL C/L 152 Hyundai IX.35 DSL 161 Kia Sportage 1.7DSL GSE 151 Kia Sorento Dymanics 7 seater 171 Toyota RAV4 D4D 171 Toyota Corolla 1.4 D4D Saloon 161 Toyota RAV 4D4D Luna 2015 Toyota Avensis 2.0TDI Luna 142 Toyota Avensis 2.0TDI Luna 2012 Toyota Auris 1.4DSL Van 2008 Toyota Auris 1.4DSL Van 2009 Toyota Landcruiser LWB Comm 2005 Toyota Landcruiser LWB A/T Passenger 152 Lexus CT 200H 1.8 Hybrid Petrol H/B 2012 Lexus IS 200H DSL 2010 Lexus IS220 DSL 172 Mazda 6 2.2DSL Platinum 152 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2DSL 4X4 7 Seater 151 Mitsubishi Space Star 1.0 5DR T 141 Mistubishi ASX 1.8 DID Style 141 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8DSL 5 Door 161 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2DSL 4X4 7 Seater 141 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2DSL 4X4 Comm 141 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Executive Auto 5 Seater Comm 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2 DSL Comm 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL Comm 172 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 SV 7 Seater Premium 151 Nissan Xtrail DSL 7 Seater 171 Opel Astra S 1.6 C TDI H/B 151 Opel Insignia 2.0TDI 132 Opel Astra 1.3 DSL Saloon 131 Opel Insignia 2.0DSL White 142 Peugeot Partner DSL 131 Peugeot Partner DSL 2012 Peugeot 5008 1.6HDI 7 Seater 2007 Peugeot 407 DSL 172 Renault Koleos Dynamics 1.6DSL SUV 172 Skoda Octavia Ambition TDI New Model 131 Seat Toledo 1.6DSL 2000 Seat Ibiza 1.2 5Dr 2008 Audi A5 1.8 TFSI 170BHP Coupe 162 Audi A1 SB 1.4TDI SE 2012 Audi A4 2.0DSL SE 141 Audi A4 2.0TDI SE 141 Audi A3 1.6DSL SE Saloon 162 BMW 316 2.0DSL (48K) Sports Full Leather 2012 BMW 320 2.0DSL Saloon luxury 151 Ford Focus 1.6TDI 5DR Freedom 2010 Ford Galaxy Zetec 1.8TDI 2010 Ford Kugo 2.0DSL Zetec Comm 2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4TDI 5DR 2008 Ford Mondeo 1.8TDI 2012 Citroen Multispace 1.6HDI 5 Seater 2010 Volvo 460 DSL

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St. Angela’s College Open Day on Friday 19th October, 2019 As college of NUI Galway, St. Angela’s College, Sligo offers Undergraduate Programmes that are accredited by the University, providing the only University-level education in the region. On Friday 18th October, St. Angela’s College welcomes secondary school students, their parents/guardians and Guidance Counsellors to their annual Undergraduate Open Day. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit the College, meet with students and staff, sit in on a Programme Talk and take a Campus Tour. CAO Programmes on offer for 2020 include General Nursing; Intellectual Disability Nursing; Nutrition, Food and Business Management; Home Economics Teacher Education (including a second subject); and new this year, a BA in Home Economics. Our BNSc Degrees (Level 8 NFQ) offer rewarding careers in Nursing and allows our graduates to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) with a minimum of 81 week placement through the four year programme. With the Food and Beverage/Agri sector continuing to thrive, our Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition, Food and Business Management programme offers 100% employability to its graduates. Placement in Year 3 of this 4 year programme is proving instrumental to our graduate gaining fill-time employment. The Home Economics Teacher Education programme includes a second subject; Biology; Religious Education; Irish. Students undertake a Bachelor of Arts (Level 8 NFQ) in years 1-4

and then complete a fifth year Professional Masters in Education PME with Home Economics (Level 9 NFQ). On successful completion, graduates of the BAPME can register with the Teaching Council of Ireland and contribute to Home Economics education which continues to be in demand. In September 2019 the College saw it’s first intake of the BA in Home Economics. This four year programme (Level 8 NFQ) will focus on the three core disciples of the subject; Food Studies; Textiles Fashion and Design; Family Resource Management and will produce much sought after Home Economists to work in the food/beverage industry (food advisors, product development) as well as the community sector (consumer advocacy, health promotion). Graduates of the BA in Home Economics may also pursue a teaching career by completing a PME at NUI Galway. Many of these Undergraduate Programmes offers alternative entry routes including Access Programme; Mature Entry; HEAR; DARE; QQI/ FET all of which will be mentioned during the Open Day Programme Talks. Open Day is on Friday 19th October 2018 from 10am to 2pm. With no booking required, and a free shuttle bus service from Sligo Train Station, isn’t it time you visited your local University campus? For more information visit www.stangelas.nuigalway.ie/openday or contact Seán Kelly on 071 9195512 or schoolsinfo@stangelas.nuigalway.ie

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New cell block for Roscommon Garda Station? Independent TD Denis Naughten has confirmed that planning permission is being sought for the development of new modern cells at Roscommon Garda Station in Roscommon town. “The current cells do not meet modern standards and can pose

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Cllr. Naughten welcomes ‘taking in charge’ of River Village estate Cllr. John Naughten has welcomed the taking in charge of the River Village estate in Monksland by Roscommon County Council. “The decision was taken at a recent meeting of Athlone Municipal District and I welcome the fact that this estate has now been taken in charge. It is something that residents had been seeking for some time,” stated Cllr. Naughten. Cllr. Naughten added: “Irish Water will now be taking responsibility for the water supply and the sewerage while Roscommon County Council will be taking responsibility for the roads, footpaths and lighting in the estate. “I also expect that a number of other estates in the Monksland area will be taken in charge over the coming months”.

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Roscommon man receives Gradam an Chomhaltais Roscommon’s Liam Ó Cuinneagáin was the worthy recipient of the GRADAM AN CHOMHALTAIS 2019 recently. The award ceremony was held at Tionól Leo Rowsome in September in the home of Comhaltas, Cultúrlann na hÉireann, Belgrave Square, Dublin. When the GRADAM was first instituted it was intended as an opportunity to salute noted and dedicate cultural artists who by their service and vision played a significant role in Ireland’s cultural journey. In the intervening years many men and women, a sheas an fód and gave inspiring service, have been selected for the GRADAM. Liam Ó Cuinneagáin has now joined a very select group of people in winning this award. Liam, who never seeks the limelight, was celebrated on the night for his work throughout the years. Whether in Roscommon or as a national officer in Comhaltas, he has ‘beavered’ away without any ‘trumpet blast’, but now the fruits of his

newsbriefs ‘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 086-8335380. Advertisement

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endeavours have been generously and warmly acknowledged. His family and friends joined him to celebrate this deserved award. Liam Ó Cuinneagáin’s cultural journey was recounted. Liam has lived a colourul and eventful life with his wife Máire, family and close friends always his inspiration. The revered uilleann pip-

er and Comhaltas founder Leo Rowsome would undoubtedly have been so pleased with the event and the choice of Gradam recipient. At this lovely gathering, here was testimony of Liam’s lifelong mission to promote Irish culture at every available opportunity. Go raibh Rath Dé ar Liam agus a chúram i gcónaí.

Liam Ó Cuinneagáin receives Gradam an Chomhaltais from Vince Jordan (Uachtarán CCÉ) and Labhrás Ó Murchú (Ardstiúrtóir CCÉ).

Bulb Bonanza Every garden should have plenty of bulbs for a dependable splash of colour each spring and now is the time to plant them, say the experts at Ardcarne Garden Centre. Creating a garden that looks good in all seasons is surely the aim of every gardener. That’s why the arrival of the spring-flowering bulbs is so exciting here at Ardcarne Garden Centre, as they promise to bring a bright splash of colour just when it’s needed after a long winter. The first bulb to herald the start of the New Year is the snowdrop and is perfect for planting in the bare ground under tall shrubs or trees. Bluebells also grow well in these conditions where they will spread into gorgeous sweeps of colour. Daffodils still reign supreme for their dependable display every year which instantly puts a stamp of spring on the garden. Choose early flowering

dwarf varieties such as ‘Tête à Tête’ for containers or traditional ‘Carlton’ and ‘Dutch Master’ for naturalising in a lawn. The elegant satiny chalices of tulips make them an irresistible spring bulb. Try the wickedly dark purple ‘Queen of Night’ or the double-pink ‘Peach Blossom’, in large pots or in a border pushing through a sea of blue forgetme-nots. Hyacinths, are an essential bulb for their delicious and unforgettable fragrance. They can even flower in a jar of water on the windowsill and this is a fun way for children to get interested in plants and gardening. If you enjoy growing something a little different then you’ll also find bulbs of ornamental onions, dog’s tooth violets, snake’s head fritillaries, hardy cyclamen and many more at Ardcarne Garden Centre. Plant them now and prepare to be dazzled next year!

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SIMI calls on Government to avoid tax increases New car registrations are up for September – but down for year to date The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) this week released their official new vehicle registration statistics, which show that the total new car registrations for September were up 7.4% (3,428) when compared with September 2018 (3,192). New car registrations year to date are down 7.5% (113,958) on the same period last year (123,195). New Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) registrations are up 6.2% (1,346) on September 2018 (1,268), yet registrations year to

date are down 1.7% (23,258). New Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HGV) decreased 22.9% (145) in comparison to September 2018 (188) and year to date are up 0.9% (2,350). Imported used cars for September saw an increase of 20.3% (10,220) on the same month last year (8,494) and year to date imports are up 6.7% (82,432) ahead of 2018 (77,278). New electric vehicle registrations continue to grow month on month with a total of 2,976 EV cars regis-

tered so far this year. Commenting on the registration’s figures, Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General said: “With the announcement of Budget 2020 less than a week away, we in SIMI continue to underline to Government not to increase taxation on new cars. New car sales have fallen in each of the last three years, and with Brexit now only weeks away, business risk in our sector is at its highest level in almost a decade. “In this uncertain business and consumer environment, any taxa-

SIMI director general Brian Cooke said increased taxes in the Budget will only lead to a further reduction in new-car sales and potentially a further increase in used imports

tion increase would only further undermine an already fragile new car market. This in turn will endanger both Exchequer revenues and employment, while at the same time act as a barrier to the renewal of Ireland’s car fleet which is key to reducing emissions from transport. “Our industry can’t afford for the Government to get Budget 2020 wrong, as the impact would have far-reaching consequences that could extend for many years well beyond 2020”.

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Tips for driving in stormy conditions With poor weather conditions set to hit the west of Ireland this week, here are seven safety tips for driving during a storm…

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No matter how safely you drive, there is always a chance the car will end up hydroplaning or skidding. If this happens, don’t panic and slam on the brakes or spin the wheel. Slowly

If you approach a puddle, check to see if it approaches the bottom of the car doors. Don’t take any unnecessary chances with deep water and either drive around it or find an alter-

6. Steer clear of trafﬁc If there is considerable traffic on the road around you, allow for increased stopping distances. Try to stay away from buses

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WeekendPeople newsbriefs ‘Greatest Showman’ theme for musical theatre classes This season a host of classes are getting underway in Roscommon Arts Centre’s new workshop space. Pop-Up Theatre, Sligo are coming on board with a course in musical theatre for both adults and children, focusing on the popular movie ‘The Greatest Showman’. Working with Karen Gordon, you will learn a dance routine and songs from the film during a fiveweek course. No previous experience is necessary and with classes for both adults and children, it promises to be lots of fun! The course begins on Monday, October 7th with children’s classes running from 5 pm to 6 pm and adult classes taking place straight afterwards from 6 pm to 7.15 pm. This fiveweek course is priced at just €45 per child and €50 per adult. This is a great introduction to the world of musical theatre. Spaces are limited and can be booked via the box office on 090-6625824.

Would you like to join Roscommon Solstice Choir? Roscommon Solstice Choir are back preparing for their Christmas Concerts which they will be performing in Roscommon, Westmeath, Leitrim and Wicklow. With a whole new song repertoire for 2019, the Choir will welcome new members to practice on Sunday, October 6th at 7 pm in Kilbride Community Centre, Four Mile House (Eircode: F42 N277). There is no audition or requirement to read music, just come along and find your place in their big choral family! All you need is a love of singing for charity! More information can be found on www.facebook. com/roscommon.solstice. choir.

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The umbrella group members pictured with Minister Michael Ring for the launch of the Athleague 2020 Local Area Development Plan. Left to right, front row: Irene Roor, Anne McNeela, Teresa Murray, Marion Kilroy and Stephanie Murray. L-r, back row: Michael Hourigan, Bernard Haughey, Ronan Conneally, Henry Hamrock, Minister Michael Ring, Bernard Keane, Anthony Flaherty, Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, Sephine Smythe and Kevin McGeeney. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Ring launches Athleague Development Plan Michael Ring, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, visited Athleague recently to launch the Athleague 2020 Local Area Development Plan. The Plan, which sets out a shared vision for the area, was compiled by local voluntary groups, led by an umbrella group, Athleague 2020. It sets out a number of goals for Athleague, focussing on four main aspects of development: physical infrastructure improvements; developing business opportunities; capitalising on the tourism potential of the area; and community engagement. Minister Ring praised the plan and its ‘authors’. He stressed that the Government is committed to rural Ireland. While there was no commitment given on the day on future funding support for the project, in a press statement issued later to the Roscommon People, Senator Hopkins said: “A significant amount of work has been completed on improving the streetscape in Athleague. This was made possible through funding of €100,000 last year, approved by Minister Ring under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme along with assistance

from Roscommon County Council. “These future plans will require further funding and I will continue to work closely with the community, Roscommon County Council and Minister Ring to help secure these projects”. At the recent launch, held in Athleague Community Centre, Ann Conneally and Mike Hourigan gave a detailed presentation of the Athleague 2020 Local Area Development Plan, highlighting the great tourism potential of the area. The plan also focuses on supporting farmers and maintaining the agricultural tradition that exists in the area. Local politicians commended the plan and offered their full support.

(Right) Pictured at the Athleague 2020 Local Area Development Plan launch in Athleague Community Centre were Deputy Denis Naughten, Bernard Keane, Tom Leech, Martin Connaughton, Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, Orlaith Naughten and Cllr. John Naughten. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Athleague 2020 Local Area Development Plan launch in Athleague Community Centre were Deputy Eugene Murphy, Cllr. John Naughten, Martin Connaughton, Minister Michael Ring, Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, Senator Maura Hopkins, Cllr. Laurence Fallon and Deputy Denis Naughten. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Countdown to 2019 Fair of Fuerty Search is on for ‘Fuerty’s Fittest Family’ The annual Fair of Fuerty – featuring more attractions than ever before – returns on Sunday, October 13th. Organisers have excelled themselves this year with a wonderful line-up of family-friendly events. Notable too is the very significant prize-money on offer, with a whopping €600 worth of prizes for the gala ‘Queen of the Fair’ event. This glamorous competition will be judged by Laura Hanlon. This year’s fair, featuring such a great range of fun activities, looks set to attract large crowds and ensure a tremendous atmosphere in the picturesque Fuerty area.

It all happens on Sunday, 13th of October next, with events throughout the day. The traditional fair itself will be held in the field at Dalton’s Pub, with horses, livestock and fowl, etc. Staying local to the traditional appeal of Fuerty Fair – with its emphasis on livestock, old traditions and craftsmanship, not to mention bargains being struck and friendships renewed – will all be enhanced by a big emphasis on fun and entertainment for young and old. There will be a free Pet Farm, free pony rides, a Rodeo Bull, and lots more entertainment for kids. A major new innovation this

year is the introduction of ‘Fuerty’s Fittest Family’ which will see local families vie for that title when they take part in the tenstrong fun obstacle course. This competition is open to all the surrounding communities. 1st Prize: €200 & trophy; Runnersup Prize: €100 & trophy. Another big attraction will be the jiving competition which starts at 5 pm and which also features cash prizes. A large marquee will be on site to ensure that all visitors to Fuerty Fair can enjoy all that’s on offer in comfort. Music will be provided by Shane Moore from 5 pm to 9 pm. Admission to Fuerty Fair is FREE and entertainment for

Renowned Irish Pianist returns to Arts Centre One of Ireland’s most successful musicians will be performing in Roscommon Arts Centre on Friday, October 11th. Finghin Collins is celebrating the 20th anniversary of being awarded first prize in the prestigious Clara Haskil International Piano Competition in Switzerland. The pianist will perform sonatas by Mozart and Schubert along with extracts from the Ros Tapestry Suite. Born in Dublin, following initial lessons with his sister Mary, he studied piano at the Royal Irish Academy of Music with critically acclaimed pianist John O’Conor. Finghin also studied at the Geneva Conservatoire with Dominique Merlet. Winner of the RTÉ Musician of the Future Competition in 1994 and the Classical Category at the National Entertainment Awards in Ireland in 1998, he went on

to take first prize at the Clara Haskil International Piano Competition in Switzerland in 1999. Since then he has continued to enjoy a flourishing international career that takes him all over Europe and the United States, as well as to the Far East and Australia. In October 2017, the National University of Ireland conferred on him an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Music, and in the same year he celebrated his 40th birthday with a solo recital at the National Concert Hall in Dublin. Finghin always enjoys a warm reception in Roscommon, where he has a loyal following. This is a great opportunity to see one of Ireland’s finest pianists perform. Tickets are priced at just €15 and are now on sale at box office on 0906625824.

kids is FREE. Food will be served throughout the day. It promises to be a great day’s entertainment! * Enquiries to Sue on 0863841115 or Joe on 00447971645528. You can also visit their Facebook page @ Fair Fuerty to find further details about the fair.

Sponsors thanked The Fuerty Fair Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank all their sponsors for their great support. It is much appreciated.

Pictured at a recent Fuerty Fair were Laura and Olivia Donohoe. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Food Festival celebrates wonderful produce from ‘Lough Ree hinterland’

Pictured at the launch of the Taste of the Lakelands Food Festival were (left to right): Geraldine Grealy, Abbey Hotel; Dympna Reilly, Longford Tourism Officer; Stephen Dowd, Premier Lakeland Hub; Daniel Skukalek, The Nine Arches; Mike Sorohan, Lough Ree Distillery; Owen Atkinson, Viewmount House; David Porter, Kilronan Castle; Fiona Egan, Cloughan Farm & Cookery School; Jeremy Cullen, Local Enterprise Office Roscommon.

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The Taste of the Lakelands Festival Committee has confirmed that the Food Festival will take place this year in St. Mary’s Hall, Lanesborough, Co. Longford on Sunday, 13th of October (10 am to 5 pm). The festival, which was a tremendous success over the last three years, celebrates the wonderful food produce from the Lough Ree hinterland. The committee hope to have over 40 food producers offering samples of their produce and sharing food preparation and cookery tips! This year’s festival will also see several high quality local crafts people display their work. In addition, a key attraction will be cookery demonstrations from local chefs David Porter from Kilronan Castle, Fiona Egan from Coughlan Farm & Cookery School, Daniel Skukalek from The Nine Arches Restaurant, Alison Crean from the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon, Owen Atkinson from

Viewmount House in Longford, as well as well-renowned local chefs Stephen Dowd and Margaret Sexton. You are guaranteed to leave happy, well fed, and ready to experiment in the kitchen. There will be face-painting for the children on the day and Dolan Foods will provide free ice cream, so this will be a day for all the family to enjoy. This event is supported by Local Enterprise Office Roscommon, Roscommon County Council, Local Enterprise Office Longford, Longford County Council, Fáilte Ireland and Taste of the Islands. Please email tasteofthelakelands19@ gmail.com if you are interested in displaying and selling your food or craft products at this year’s festival. Visit: www.tasteofthelakelands.ie for details on this year’s festival and like our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/tasteofthelakelands2019/ to keep updated.

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Athlone IT to host cookery demonstration Renowned Irish chef Gary O’Hanlon has teamed up with Fáilte Ireland to call on chefs across the country to participate in the ‘Taste of Place’ training programme. The programme will give chefs insights into how

food motivates the tourist, providing the latest tourism trends and culinary concepts while underlining the business benefits of sourcing locally. Top chefs Gary O’Hanlon who is Executive Head Chef at Chateau du Cou-

Renowned Irish chef Gary O’Hanlon

dreceau, France, Jess Murphy, Head Chef at Kai Restaurant, Galway, and Luke Mathews, Airfield Estate, are leading two-day workshops across Ireland. On October 8th and 9th, Athlone Institute of Technology will host a cookery demonstration with Gary O’Hanlon while a week later, on October 15th and 16th, Jess Murphy will provide a cooking demonstration at Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology. Gary O’Hanlon will host a cooking demonstration on October 22nd and 23rd in Cork Institute of Technology. On November 5th and 6th in Airfield Estate, there will be a cookery demonstration with Luke Mathews. Fáilte Ireland is calling on chefs to sign up to take part in the two-day workshops this October and November by emailing tastetheisland@failteireland.ie.

Celebrity chef Jeeny Maltese who cuts the ribbon for the official opening of The Good Place café in Roscommon town. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the official opening of The Good Place café in Roscommon town recently were staff of The Good Place with celebrity chef Jeeny Maltese. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Positive Ageing Week Light physical activity can help older people in Roscommon live healthier for longer. That is the message from experts at the Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) with Positive Ageing Week running from Monday, September 30th to Sunday, October 6th. The aim of the week-long initiative is to highlight the positive aspects of ageing and celebrate the fact that we are living longer. Over 530,000 people aged 65 and over currently live in Ireland. By 2046, this will rise to 1.4 million people. However, research shows half of all people aged 65 and over in Ireland do not get enough physical activity. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that people aged 65 and over do at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity such as a brisk walk on a daily basis. Prof. Roger Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, right, from the IPH said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The latest evidence shows there are real health benefits of light physical activity, and this message is particularly important for those who are currently inactive. People who are physically active are at lower risk of having chronic conditions, some cancers, diabetes, and fewer mobility issues. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never too late to start!â&#x20AC;? TESTIMONIAL 1 I completed the 6 week challenge after having my third baby. The first thing I will say regarding this program is that you will get out of it what you put into it. The results for me were amazing and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s down to an easy to follow plan with challenging group workouts. No matter what your fitness level you will never feel out of place. The food plans provided were perfect for a busy mum and were suitable for all the family to enjoy. The WhatsApp group is fantastic for questions, encouragement, support and meal ideas... no question or advice were ever too much trouble. By the end of my 6 weeks I was back in my pre baby clothes, had loads more energy and felt better about myself, and to date have maintained this. I lost 12lbs, almost 6% body fat and 3 Â˝ inches from my waist. This is not a quick fix programme, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about changing habits and learning to make better food choices. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thinking about doing this program I would 100% recommend it, it was one of my best decisions in 2018! Orla TESTIMONIAL 2 I took on the 6wk challenge with Richie as I was wanted to lose some weight and try to improve my overall fitness levels. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe the difference I felt in terms of energy and fitness from training 3 sessions per week. I went from dreading my first training session (never been to a gym class before!!) to running out the door to them. From a nutritional side, I found the first few days tough but stuck with it and once the bad eating habits were broke I found it all quite easy to follow! I started to enjoy a much better variety of clean, healthy foods. I always felt full and satisfied throughout the programme with plenty of options & choice. I lost 15lbs, dropped 5 Â˝ % body fat and 3 Â˝ inches from my waist. Overall I gained a great knowledge of healthier food habits and broke many lifelong bad habits that I had gained over the years. The support and encouragement from this programme really is second to none and a great way to start for anyone looking to improve their overall health and fitness levels. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recommend this programme enough. Charlie

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WeekendPeople BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club 1st: L. Shine & K. Murray, 2nd: M. Egan & O. Fahy, Gross: J. Donnellan & J. Halliday. Happy ‘71 Bridge Club 1st: P. Cooney & L. Curley, 2nd: L. Shine & J. Halliday, Gross: N. Murtagh & M. Shannon. St. Coman’s Bridge Club North/South – 1st: S. Farrell & B. McCarthy, 2nd: A. Flynn & N. Hynes, Gross: B. Wrafter & M. Smyth. East/West – 1st: M. Moran & M. Egan, 2nd: G. Kenny & M. Fallon, Gross: M. Pullinger & M. Law. Bridge classes for beginners commence on Monday, October 7th at 8.15 pm in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. For further information contact 086-1607913.

SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Because of his faith, the just man shall live. We hear in today’s First Reading the original prophetic line made so central by St. Paul (see Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38). We are to live by faith in Christ who loved us and gave Himself on the Cross for us (see Galatians 2:20). The world, though, can seem to us as seventh-century Judah seemed to Habakkuk – in the control of God’s enemies. The strife and discord we face in our own lives can sometimes cause us to wonder, as the prophet does, why God doesn’t seem to hear or intervene when we cry for help. We can’t let our hearts be hardened by the trials we undergo. As today’s Psalm reminds us: Israel forgot His mighty works, lost faith in the sound words of His promise. They tested God in the desert, demanding a sign. But God didn’t redeem Israel from Egypt only to let them die in the desert. And He didn’t ransom us from futility only to abandon us in our trials. He is our God and we are the people He shepherds always – though at times His mercy and justice seem long delayed. If we call on the Lord, as the Apostles do in today’s Gospel, He will increase our faith, will stir to a flame the Holy Spirit who has dwelt within us since Baptism. As Paul tells us in today’s Epistle, the Lord will always give us the love and self-control we need to bear our share of hardship for the Gospel – with a strength that can come from God alone. Our task is to continue doing what He has commanded – to love and to build up His kingdom – trusting that His vision still presses on to its fulfillment. For His vision still has its time. One day, though we are but “unprofitable servants,” we will be invited to eat and drink at our Master’s table. It is that day we anticipate with each celebration of the Eucharist. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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These brave people should be able to live and work without fear It’s Tuesday of last week, and, unusually for me, I find myself watching Clare Byrne Live on RTE 1. In truth, it was an absolutely riveting programme, the highlight being an interview with Newtowngore businessman, John McCartin. The definition of a hero in the Collins Dictionary is “someone who gives of himself, often putting his own life at risk, for the greater good of others”, and in my opinion if I ever saw a hero, it was the Leitrim man, whose involvement with Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH) has led to every possible kind of intimidation, threat and personal vilification, and whose own safety must now be a matter of major concern to himself, his family, and the Gardai. The world and its mother knows of the unprecedented and barbaric assault a few weeks ago on Kevin Lunney, a director of QIH. Since their takeover of the Quinn Group,

all five directors have endured threats and intimidation from unidentified individuals who are apparently unhappy with their involvement in the running of part of the former Quinn empire. And yet, on the Clare Byrne show, Mr. McCartin reiterated his commitment to saving the hundreds of jobs that QIH currently provide in the Cavan/Monaghan area. He said he will not be bullied into giving up on their ‘project’, and despite wondering as he drove back from Dublin as to what or who might be waiting for him on his arrival home, he has no intention of being forced from his right to carry on in business in his own local area. Sometimes a seismic event occurs – such as the murder of Veronica Guerin in June 1996 – that changes the whole face of police work in the country, and we can only hope that the unbelievable level of violence that was perpetrated on the unfor-

tunate Mr. Lunney is another such moment, and that the full force of the law will be used to apprehend and punish the people who did the horrendous deed. All the indications so far are that there is indeed a similar policing

reaction. I hope, firstly, that it continues, and secondly, that Mr. McCartin and his family, and all the other directors, can finally live in peace – free from fear – and carry on with normal living. Surely, it’s not too much to ask?

Excellent work on Tidy Towns’ front Many times over the years I have touched upon the importance of the sense of community in local areas. This week the Tidy Towns awards have once again been given out, with Glaslough in Co. Monaghan taking the top honours, and our neighbours Castlecoote winning a Gold Medal in the Village category. To date (as I write) I don’t have the marks for our own village of Creggs, but one thing I know for sure is that the local tidy towns committee have done Trojan work all year to turn Creggs into a place we can all be proud of. It has been transformed by their efforts over the last few years. For more than 60 years the Tidy Towns competition has been in existence. It has grown bigger and better every year, and nowadays there are hundreds of entrants, with almost 1000 towns and villages from all over the country taking part. The awards are a welcome recognition for the winners, but in truth all the participating communities are winners in their own right.

And finally…

Glaslough in Co. Monaghan has claimed the title of Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2019.

Great drama in Kilbegnet! Last weekend, the Kilbegnet Drama Group staged a wonderful version of John B. Keane’s ‘Sive’, with full houses reported on both nights. Now I suppose I would be biased, but in my opinion the production was absolutely top class, and the packed audiences thoroughly enjoyed the performances. There were nine actors involved in

the play, and each and every one of them was superb. The truth is that they were all brilliant at what they did, and it would be wrong to pick anyone out as the star of the show. That said, if only for longevity of service, I have to give special mention to Seamus Keane, a man whose contribution, in every way – from sport to drama and even

politics – is legendary in our neck of the woods, and whose wonderful acting skills show no sign of diminishing. All I can say is, well done to all involved, and if by any chance you missed the weekend shows, don’t worry…it will be on again somewhere local before the Christmas. I’ll keep readers informed.

Finally for this week, the inclement weather has meant that our ticket selling for the fundraising dance has been slightly curtailed, with the last two Mondays both rained off. However, we are determined to get to as many houses as we possibly can before the 12th of October, so bear with us and we will try to visit you all. There will also be tickets at the door on the night. The good news again this year is that the Grealy family from the renowned Abbey Hotel have given us a door prize of a Dinner for Two in their fabulous hotel. To win this superb prize you must be present at the dance on the night – all we ask you to do is to write your name on the back of your ticket and give it to us on your arrival in Dowd’s. Jimmy Kearney and The Lancers are mad to get you dancing, so don’t forget… Saturday, 12th of October in Dowd’s, Glinsk…and the Lourdes Invalid Fund and Cancer Care West will benefit from your generosity.

Till next week, Bye for now!

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Pictured at the Roscommon Community College production of Grease were James Cafferky, Fergal and Eithne Fannon and Stephanie O’Connor Shaw. Pictured at the Roscommon Community College production of Grease were Jude, Maria and Damien Lohan and Michael Egan.

Standing ovations for Roscommon Community College staging of Grease Congratulations to all involved in Roscommon Community College’s energetic and entertaining production of the smash hit musical ‘Grease’. The outstanding show had six sold-out performances, standing ovations, and repeat viewings at Roscommon Arts Centre. Seán Egan as Danny and Orla Bishop as Sandy led a hugely-talented cast on stage. Their superb performance was emulated by

fellow students and teachers behind the scenes and front of house. There was such a fantastic atmosphere created by the enthusiasm and vitality of what can only be deemed a truly brilliant cast. Directors Mr. Devaney, Ms. Lavin, Ms. Nestor and Ms. Smyth are commended for doing such fantastic work with the cast and crew. Thanks also to Trisha McDermott of the McDermott School of Classical

Pictured at the Roscommon Community College production of Grease were Willemijn Van-Opstal, Colin and Mayka Dolan.

Ballet & Dance and her assistant Jessica Stratford for their dedication and commitment to the choreography of this production. * To the staff of Roscommon Community College, our sponsors, Parents Association and wider school community we thank you for supporting this invaluable experience whereby our students have been given the opportunity to showcase their exceptional Pictured at the Roscommon Community College production of Grease were Jude Lohan, Roscommon Community College, Kathleen Whelan, David Leahy, Chief Executive, GRETB and Geraldine Martin, Roscommon Community College. talents.

Pictured at the Roscommon Community College production of Grease were Gerry and Anne Daly and Paul and Catherine Egan.

Pictured at Grease at Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday evening were Peter Evans, Angela Bishop, Martin Bowe, Kevin and Amanda Bishop.

Pictured at the Roscommon Community College production of Grease were Laura Kelly, Fiona and Roisin Curley. Pics: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Hamrock’s Class of ’79 Reunion… Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Tel.: (090) 6663325 Saturday, 5th October:

The Lancers Best wishes to Athleague in the County Final

PJ’s

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

Sunday 6th October (night):

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BILLY GARVIN @ 9.30pm COME AND ENJOY

MUSIC SESSIONS CONTINUE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT

All musicians and singers welcome to come along!

JJ Harlow’s Telephone: 090 6626225 Saturday 5th October: 10PM

Conor Harkin Live Electronic set with support DJ Sol Sunday 6th October:

Pictured at the CBS ‘Class of ‘79’ Reunion in JJ Cattigan’s were David Kearney, JJ Cattigan, Padraic Connolly, Robbie McConn, John O’Connor and Barry Molloy. See photo spread in next week’s issue. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

South Roscommon Singers Festival launch tonight The official launch of the Programme of Events for the 2019 South Roscommon Singers Festival will take place upstairs at Mai’s Kitchen, Knockcroghery, on Thursday, October 3rd at 8 pm. The programme will be launched by special guest Mr. John Keenan. While John is well-

known as a very fine singer around his native Dunmore and further afield, he is best remembered as corner-forward on the great Galway football teams which claimed the Sam Maguire three years in a row from 1964-1966. Indeed, it is fitting that this famous Gael will be in Mai’s Kitchen. The late

Jimmy Murray trod the wooden floors of these renowned premises where he ran his bar, grocery and hardware store for many decades. All are welcome to attend the launch with a singing session taking place afterwards in Murray’s Lounge, starting at 9 pm.

Pictured at the Roscommon Community College production of Grease were Mary Hayden and Della Tiernan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Glenamaddy Players present ‘Wake in the West’

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Pictured in JJ’s, Roscommon were Claudine Tierney, Kelly McGann, Jade McGann and Debbie Tierney. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Glenamaddy Players’ latest production, ‘Wake in the West’ by Michael J. Ginnelly, is coming to Glenamaddy Town Hall Theatre this October. This play promises to entertain lovers of comedy. The story centres around Tom Healy, a man with his life devoted to drink, whose last wish is to be buried in the drink – at sea. Healy’s neighbours pour into his front room to ‘pay their respects’, though not all come to pray. This play will be performed on Friday 4th, Sunday 6th, Friday 11th and Saturday 12th of October at 8 pm. To book a ticket ring 086-2045896 from 11 am to 4 pm daily. This is a sidesplitting comedy not to be missed!

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To feature in this section, call 090-6634632 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie Ofﬁcial opening of The Good Place…

Pictured at the official opening of The Good Place café in Roscommon town recently were Caroline Naughton, Suldery Naughton and Sonia Butler.

Pictured at the official opening of The Good Place café in Roscommon town recently were Suldery Naughton, Aimee Costello and Anne Naughton.

Pictured at the official opening of The Good Place café in Roscommon town were Suldery Naughton, Joanna Wojnowska, Joanne Leonard (kitchen manager), Laura Molloy (manager), and Daragh Naughton.

Pictured at the official opening of The Good Place cafe in Roscommon town recently were Bernie and Jim Waldron.

Pictured at the official opening of The Good Place café in Roscommon town recently were Suldery Naughton, Sean Beirne, Ala Mikuze and Emma Mahon.

Pictured at the official opening of The Good Place café in Roscommon town recently were Michelle Dempsey and Enda Fallon. Pics: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Kevin McStay’s book launch

Pictured at the launch of Kevin McStay’s book ‘The Pressure Game’ in the Abbey Hotel last Thursday evening were Senan and Sean Kilbride, Cllr. Tony Waldron, Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, Fr. Patrick Devine, Martin Connaughton and Tony Brophy.

Pictured at the launch of Kevin McStay’s book ‘The Pressure Game’ in the Abbey Hotel last Thursday evening were Finbar Reilly, special guest Darragh Maloney and Ger Dowd.

Pictured at the launch of Kevin McStay’s book ‘The Pressure Game’ in the Abbey Hotel last Thursday evening were Kevin with his wife Verona and daughters Caoimhe, Megan and Emma McStay.

Pictured at the launch of Kevin McStay’s book ‘The Pressure Game’ in the Abbey Hotel last Thursday evening were Thomas Murray and Mary Grehan.

Pictured at the launch of Kevin McStay’s book ‘The Pressure Game’ in the Abbey Hotel last Thursday evening were Michael Cormican, Christy, Senan and Chris Grogan. Pics: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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FarmingPeople Castlerea Co-operative ve Livestock Mart Ltd. TELEPHONE: 094 9620300 email: info@castlerealivestockmart.com web: www.castlerealivestockmart.com PROPERTY SERVICES PROVIDERS LICENCE NO. 002249

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ABERDEEN ANGUS SHOW AND SALE OF HEIFERS IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR USUAL SALE OF

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SATURDAY WEANLING SALES WILL COMMENCE FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER MONDAY 7TH OCTOBER:

WEEKLY BULLOCK SALE THURSDAY 10TH OCTOBER:

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Roscommon farmers shortlisted for nature award Two Roscommon men are in the running for an award which celebrates farmers helping nature. Mervyn Auchmuty, of Carranure farm, Lecarrow, and Tommy Earley, of Mount Allen Farm, are among 10 ‘Farming for Nature’ Ambassadors who are in the running for the ‘Farming for Nature Award’. The prestigious award is part of an initiative that celebrates the stories of farmers across Ireland who promote nature on their land and in their community. A short video has been produced about each shortlisted farmer and the public

are asked to choose their favourite one, with voting closing on Thursday, October 24th. Mervyn runs a mixed farm of cattle, sheep and tillage adjoining Lough Ree, and is an IFA grain committee representative for Co. Roscommon. One of the volunteers with Farming for Nature, Dr. Brendan Dunford described the farmer’s stories as “inspirational”. “The stories told by these 10 ambassadors are so educational and inspirational. Their knowledge and passion shines through, providing powerful testimony as

to how farming and nature can, and must, work in harmony. “As a society we must also recognise that these farmers are deserving of our respect and support, they embody all that is great about rural Ireland”. The 10 ambassadors will feature at the annual Burren Winterage Weekend at the end of October when the winner of the public vote will be announced. For more information on the entrants and to see their video entries go to www. farmingfornature.ie or email info@farmingfornature.ie.

Tommy Earley.

Mervyn Auchmuty.

Roscommon People MART WATCH Roscommon Mart sample prices Dry cows Char 870kgs €1520, Char X 660kgs €1350, Lim X 820kgs €1315, Lim X 750kgs €1240, HEX 760kgs €1160, Simm X 725kgs €1150, Lim X 695kgs €1100, AAX 730kgs €1095, BBX 665kgs €1000.

Heifers Char X 730kgs €1485, Char X 645kgs €1400, Char X 550kgs €1375, Lim X 480kgs €1330, Char X 555kgs €1300, Lim X 500kgs €1260, Char X 495kgs €1290, BBX 505kgs €1260, 2 Char 497kgs €1250, Char X 445kgs €1155, Lim X 440kgs €1085, Char X 440kgs €1080, 2 Lim X 415kgs €1060.

Bullocks Lim X 605kgs €1110, SHX 660kgs €1100, BAX 645kgs €1100, Lim X 630kgs €1100, Lim X 670kgs €1100, Char X 525kgs €1060, Char X 500kgs €1000, SH 465kgs €900.

Weanling heifers Char X 400kgs €1090 - €2.72 per kilo,

Lim X 415kgs €1090 - €2.62 per kilo, BBX 350kgs €1045, €2.98 per kilo, Char X 330kgs €1005 - €3.04 per kilo, Lim X 375kgs €930 - €2.48 per kilo, Char X 315kgs €860 - €2.73 per kilo, 2 Lim X 357kgs €860 - €2.40 per kilo, Char X 390kgs €920 - €2.35 per kilo. Char X 305kgs €850 - €2.78 per kilo, BBX 275kgs €780 - €2.83 per kilo, BBX 335kgs €810 - €2.41 per kilo, BBX 260kgs €750 - €2.88 per kilo, AAX 240kgs €620 - €2.58 per kilo, AAX 240kgs €635 - €2.64 per kilo.

Bull weanlings Char X 535kgs €1340 - €2.50 per kilo, BBX 420kgs €1180 - €2.80 per kilo, Char X 460 kgs €1150 - €2.60 per kilo, Char X 345kgs €1140 - €3.30 per kilo, Lim 340kgs €1130 - €3.32 per kilo, Char X 415kgs €1070 - €2.57 per kilo, Char X 380kgs €1070 - €2.81 per kilo, BAX 355kgs €1100 - €3.09 per kilo, Char X 405kgs €1055 - €2.60 per kilo, Lim X 327kgs €1000 - €3.07 per kilo, 2 Char X 317kgs €985 - €3.10 per kilo, BAX 385kgs €960 - €2.49 per kilo, Simm X 370kgs €925 - €2.50 per kilo, 2 Simm X 385kgs €895 - €2.32 per kilo, Char X 285kgs €865 - €3.03 per kilo.

Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “Castlerea Mart held its Annual Show and Sale of Continental Heifers and Belgian Blue Weanling on Thursday last. “A large entry of top-quality stock was presented for sale and sellers went home satisfied with a good trade prevailing, helped in no small way by the quality on offer. “The heifer prices peaked at €965 over or €3.01 a kilo. In the Belgian Blue Weanling classes the top prize-winning bull fetched €1,700 or €3 a kilo and the prize-winning Belgian Blue heifer weanling made €1,320 or €3.14 a kilo. Other categories of stock recorded prices similar to previous weeks with a good clearance taking place overall. “Cows with calves at foot made from €1,160 to €1,340 per head. Springers made from €1,130 to €1,270 per head. “Numbers of calves presented for sale at Castlerea Mart have fallen while the runners have increased with prices ranging from €310 to €755 for the continental lots on offer. “There were 200 bullocks on offer at our Annual Show and Sale of Continental Bullocks. Some top-quality stores recorded very strong prices on the day with prices topping out at €815 over and the lighter quality stores were best sellers on the day. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday, October 3rd) when we hold our Annual Show and Sale of Aberdeen Angus Heifers. All sales commence at 11 am”.

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There were good numbers on offer again this week with an improved trade for heifers with prices up from the special sale held two weeks previous. Prices ranged from €2.11 per kilo up to €2.77 per kilo. “The number of bullocks were small this week owing to the large entry of 113 pens for next week’s sale. Prices ranged from €1.81 per kilo up to €2.01 per kilo. “There was a good entry of dry cows with prices averaging from €1.44 per kilo up to €2.04 per kilo. Once again this week there were plenty of customers actively sourcing stock. “This Friday (October 4th), at 11 am, the mart will host a special sale of bullocks (113 pens on offer) as well as heifers and dry cows. Friday, October 11th will see a special harvest sale of heifers taking place. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday 3rd), dry cows and bullocks will also be on offer. “There was a large turnout of excellent quality stock on offer at Tuesday’s show and sale of weanlings with a brisk trade for both bulls and heifers resulting in a very high percentage clearance of lots. “Exporters were very active again this week with Agents also very anxious for stock. Farmer buyers were more active this week and are expected to be much stronger in the coming weeks as they get their cattle slaughtered. Bull weanlings averaged from €2.42 per kilo up to €3.32 per kilo with a 92% clearance while heifer weanlings ranged from an average of €2.47 per kilo up to €3.27 with a clearance of 89%. “There will be a Fall Special sale of weanlings on Tuesday next (October 8th) at 5 pm. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday 3rd)”.

Castlerea Mart sample prices Heifers Lmx 425kgs €1020, Lmx 420kgs €995, Ch 415kgs €930, BBx 480kgs €1445, Ch 460kgs €1200, Chx 455kgs €1135, Ch 600kgs €1400, Ch 560kgs €1445, Lmx 510kgs €1380.

Dry cows Lmx 775kgs €1460, Ch 920kgs €1575, Lm 750kgs €1400, AA 495kgs €605, Ch 815kgs €1500.

Weanling bulls Ch 295kgs €945, Ch 285kgs €890, Ch 298kgs €845, Ch

265kgs €800, BB 565kgs €1700, BB 495kgs €1500, BB 425kgs €1200.

Weanling heifers Bbx 285kgs €850, Lm 260kgs €810, BB 385kgs €1175, Ch 360kgs €1040, Ch 315kgs €865, BBX 420kgs €1320.

Bullocks Ch 460kgs €1185, Ch 470kgs €1090, Ch 545kgs €1300, Lm 500kgs €1170, Ch 585kgs €1420, Ch 560kgs €1345, Ch 625kgs €1365, Lm 705kgs €1520, Ch 650kgs €1390.

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Bullocks, Heifers & Dry Cows Each Friday at 11 a.m. ------------------------------------

Harvest Special Sale of Bullocks Friday, October 4th at 11 a.m 113 pens of Bullocks on offer Also Heifers & Dry Cows. All stock must be penned by 10 a.m. Viewing time from 10.30 a.m. to 11 a.m ------------------------------------

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 3rd ------------------------------------

Harvest Special Sale of Bullocks Friday, October 18th at 11 a.m. Also Dry Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 10th ------------------------------------

Special Sale of Breeding Heifers Friday, October 18th at 11 a.m. Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 10th ------------------------------------

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 3rd ------------------------------------

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From Boyle to Lourdes: schoolgirls’ epic trip recalled  IVAN SMYTH

The extraordinary journey taken by two schoolgirls from Boyle in Co. Roscommon to Lourdes over 125 years ago is recalled in a new book by bestselling author Colm Keane and his wife, former RTÉ newsreader Una O’Hagan. ‘The Village of Bernadette: Lourdes, Stories, Miracles and Cures – The Irish Connection’ is a new book which includes many fascinating tales about the renowned place of worship. One of those stories relates to the visit to Lourdes by two young girls from Boyle, named Mary Anne and Bridget. The girls set off on their journey in 1893 having been chosen from a class of 38 to travel to Lourdes, where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared on multiple occasions in 1858. Stephen Bonsal, a 28-year-old American journalist who interviewed the Roscommon girls when they visited the shrine, reported that they had travelled over with the aim of bringing back jugs of holy water, along with “great bundles of rosaries, chaplets, and beads that had been blessed by the priest of the grotto”. In an article published in The Century Magazine in March 1894, Bonsal marvelled at how the girls had managed to – eventually – make it to Lourdes. According to his account, the girls got lost and zigzagged their way to south-west France. Instead of heading south from Paris, they took a train in the opposite direction, to Brussels. From there, they headed to Bordeaux, pointed themselves in the direction of the Pyrenees, and eventually, with much good fortune, arrived at Lourdes. “How these pilgrims from Boyle ever did reach Lourdes still remains a mystery to me,” wrote Bonsal. He said that the girls had experienced some “misadventures” in Paris, where they “nearly cried their eyes out” . Their worst misfortune came when they

took the express train from Paris to Brussels instead of the ‘rapide’ for Bordeaux. Eventually, they arrived at Lourdes with “a crowd of pilgrims”. Bonsal wrote: “Early in the morning and late in the evening I saw them drawing water from the miracle spring and carrying it up the hillside and into the city in earthenware jars. In their lodgings they had placed a score or more of mammoth milk cans in which they intended to transport the waters back to Boyle. It was weary, slow work”. One afternoon, Bonsal spotted in the newspaper La Croix that the Second Home Rule Bill had passed in the House of Commons. “We made merry as best we might in the shadow of the holy places,” he recalled. “But on the part of the colleens the gaiety was forced and far from real. Tears came into their eyes as they thought of what they were missing”. He recalled that Bridget said: “There will be many a bonfire around Boyle tonight”. The girls “disappeared from view following their meeting with Bonsal,” authors Colm Keane and Una O’Hagan write in their book, adding: “Hopefully, they had an easier, smoother, more direct journey home, via Paris and not via Brussels or some other city east of the Volga!” St. Bernadette’s impoverished childhood, her work as a shepherdess, visions of Our Lady, harsh treatment as a nun, and tragic death at the age of 35 are recalled in the book. Numerous Irish miracles and cures at Lourdes are recollected. Recoveries from cancer, epilepsy, lung problems, skin disease, pain, paralysis and physical disability are included. John F. Kennedy, Grace Kelly, Brendan Behan and Seamus Heaney are among the millions who have visited the shrine. You can read their stories, along with those of other Irish pilgrims in ‘The Village of Bernadette: Lourdes, Stories, Miracles and Cures – The Irish Connection’.

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Organic Sale – Cattle & Sheep Saturday, October 5th at 12 Noon All stock must be booked through the Mart ------------------------------------

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

Breeding Ewes & Hoggets Remaining Sales- Saturdays Oct 5th & 12th Sale at 11 a.m. Gates open at 8 a.m. ------------------------------------

Sale of Pedigree Suffolk Rams Saturday, Oct 12th at 12 Noon

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‘How these pilgrims from Boyle ever did reach Lourdes still remains a mystery to me,’ wrote Bonsal. He said that the girls had experienced some ‘misadventures’ in Paris, where they ‘nearly cried their eyes out’

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Roscommon People Friday 04 October 2019

Stunning Georgian-style family home REA Seamus Carthy are delighted to bring to the market a stunning newly-built fourbedroomed detached Georgianstyle family home set in a scenic location in Carrownalasson, Fourmilehouse. The residence is set on a large 1.25 acre site in a picturesque location convenient to Roscommon town. This property benefits from a high level of finish and is presented in excellent condition. Externally, the residence, in keeping with its style, has a stone chipped driveway with landscaped lawns to the front, side and rear. Internally, this newly-built family home is impressively finished and presented in showhouse condition throughout. This residence comprises of a spacious entrance hallway with a feature cut-stone central wall. There is a solid timber staircase with glass panels, a living room and an open plan kitchen/dining

room which contains a feature island. The double patio doors lead to a feature enclosed paved patio area with cut-stone side walls incorporating a fitted barbecue, a fully fitted utility, a WC, a bedroom/playroom, a family bathroom and four bedrooms, with one of those being an ensuite. There is also a walk-in wardrobe. This is a stunning family home and viewing is strongly recommended by Seamus. Contact REA Seamus Carthy today on 090-6630001 or email info@ reacarthy.ie.

Stunning newly-built four-bedroomed detached Georgian-style family home set in a scenic location in Carrownalasson, Fourmilehouse.

ROSCOMMON

PSRA Licence No. 001350

TO LET €700 PM. NEW TO THE

CAR SHOWROOM/GARAGE, CLUAIN FRAOIGH RETAIL PARK, LANESBORO ROAD

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

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DUE TO CANCELLATION

NEW TO THE MARKET

Two Bedroom Residence at

Four Bedroom Residence at

13 CIRCULAR ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN F42 F970

20 CLAREMONT, BALLYFORAN, CO. ROSCOMMON H53 K638

Call 090 662 7200

GOFF STREET, ROSCOMMON Find out more at mysherryfitz.ie

ROSCOMMON

NEW TO THE MARKET

5 THE OLD MILL, MAIN STREET, CASTLEREA.

• Spacious bright showroom/large workshop/ offices/reception area. • In turnkey condition throughout • Ample carparking facilities • Pivotal location on the fringe of Roscommon Town • Ideally suited for a number of commercial opportunities. BER Exempt

CALL PADRAIG BURKE: 0906 627200

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PRSA No: 001316

NEW TO THE MARKET

GLASTRASNA, CARACASTLE, BALLAGHADERREEN

€115,000

€95,000

• Stunning 3 bed townhouse • Ideally located to Castlerea Town centre

• Prime opportunity to acquire a twobedroom semi-detached residence • In need of minor renovation • Located just off Roscommon Town Centre, close to schools and all amenities • An ideal investment property or starter home • Viewing comes highly recommended To arrange a viewing contact the office on 090-6663700

Viewings at evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays also accommodated

• Tastefully decorated

• Very attractive four bedroom semi-detached residence in excellent condition • Located in much sought after area, adjacent all amenities •Located convenient to Athlone, Ballinasloe and Roscommon Town • Viewing comes highly recommended To arrange a viewing contact the office on 090-6663700

Viewings at evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays also accommodated

• Designated underground car parking

• Fantastic 6 bedroom detached house on c. 1.55 acre site. • Stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside •ConvenienttobothBallaghaderreen&Charlestown • Located 15 mins from Ireland West Airport, Knock

• Private rear garden and balcony area.

CALL PADRAIG BURKE: 0906 627200PRSA No: 001316

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PRSA No. 001481

EARLEY

A MOST ATTRACTIVE 3 B/R TWO STOREY RESIDENCE STANDING ON APPROX. 0.77 OF AN ACRE LOCATED AT

ROOAUN, KILGLASS, CO. ROSCOMMON

F SA OR LE

F42 WP65. (OVER LOOKING KILGLASS LAKE) All offers after €50,000 to sell

A most attractive 3 B/R two storey residence of approx. 1,000 sq.ft offering panoramic views over Kilglass lake. The said residence stands on a mature and elevated site of approx. 0.77 of an acre. This is a must view property due to location and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers after €50,000 to sell.

Legal: Maria McCahill & Co, Stone Ct, The Sq, Roscommon.

A PRIME HOLDING OF LANDS CONTAINING APPROX. 22.7 ACRES ON WHICH STANDS A 3 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE LOCATED AT

CLOONFREE, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON, F42 TY09. (Which Can Be Sold In One Or More Lots Should Market Interest Dictate)

NE W M TO AR T KE HE T

All offers after €200,000 to sell. (the entire)

A prime holding of lands containing approx. 22.4 acres located in a select agricultural district on which stands a 2 B/R bungalow residence, large workshop/storage shed, a substantial and quality 8 bay back to back part slatted shed and associated yard area. The said lands are located approx. 2.2 km from Strokestown on the main Tulsk route N5. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. Note: The said lands are selling with the benefit of entitlement and greening payments of approx. €2,100 per annum. The said property can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate set out as follows:

LOT

DESCRIPTION

ALL OFFERS AFTER

Lot 1 The Entire House & Lands on approx. 22.7 acres

€200,000

Lot 2 Residence and workshop on approx. 1.5 acres

€100,000

Lot 3 Lands with Slatted Shed on approx. 18.7 acres

€90,000

Lot 3 Lands of approx. 2.5 acres

€10,000

Legal: Messers Joan H Devine & Co, Bridge St, Strokestown. 071 96 34608.

A QUALITY GROUND FLOOR 2 B/R APARTMENT OF APPROX. 675 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

20 OAKWOOD RETIREMENT VILLAGE, ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON

Sherry FitzGerald P. Burke, Goff St., Roscommon town, bring to the market for lease the former Casey’s Motor Garage at Cluain Fraoigh Retail Park, Lanesboro Road, Roscommon. The site is located along the fringes of Roscommon town, on the Longford Road (N63) and is convenient to Roscommon town centre. This property comprises of a spacious bright showroom with conservatory-style façade and tiled flooring. There is a large workshop with concrete flooring and two large industrial roller doors to the side. A front reception, five large offices, a store room, a staff canteen and toilets, all in pristine condition, complete the internal accommodation. Externally, there is a large enclosed yard to the rear and ample parking to the front of the property. Overall this is a very versatile unit in turnkey condition. It would be ideal for numerous commercial opportunities and is now available to let at €700 per month. Viewing is strictly by appointment. Call Sherry FitzGerald P. Burke today on 090-6627200 or email info@ pburkeassociates. com.

John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week inviting final offers for an exclusive waterside two-storey residence standing on approx. 4.8 acres with water frontage on to Lough Key at Doon, Boyle, Roscommon. John describes the property as “offering a fine two-storey residence of approx. 1500 sq. ft. which is in need of modernisation standing on an elevated site. It contains a number of useful storage sheds at side incorporating five horse boxes approx. 1,480 sq. ft. and a garage”.

A most attractive 2 B/R ground floor apartment located in the exclusive Oakwood Retirement Village beside Roscommon town, Roscommon University Hospital and all local amenities. The said property is presented for sale in turn key condition throughout with the benefit of spacious living accommodation and a peaceful setting with ample parking facilities. We now invite enquiries, viewings and all offers for immediate sale

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

Cluain Fraoigh Retail Park, Lanesboro Road, Roscommon.

Final offers invited for prime waterside property

NE W M TO AR T KE HE T

Price Guide: €65,000 ono to sell.

Former Casey’s Garage for lease in Roscommon

On the opposite side of the public road there is approx. 3.5 acres which leads down to the shoreline of Lough Key. This is under the cover of an old woodland with a feature stream running of side. BER exempt. Legal: Donnach Anhold, Solicitor, 1 Wine St., Abbeyquarter North, Sligo, F91 X58H. For further details, please contact John Earley (FIPAV) on 090-6626579, log on to www.propertypartners.ie or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

Coggalkeenagh, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon

Sale of the Week with Earley’s… Quality holding in Strokestown area David Diffley (MIPAV, TRV) of Property Partners Earley is this week advising that he closed the sale of a quality residential holding of lands located Coggalkeenagh, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon for a very satisfactory price. This was a prime residential holding of lands containing approx. 16.35 acres, with an imposing four-bedroomed dormer style residence. Solicitors who handled the sale were Thoma Queally of Messers Michael F. Butler & Co., Longford. You can contact Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log on to www.propertypartners.ie.

Residence for sale at Clooneybane, Oran

Doon, Boyle, Roscommon.

Hughes & Company of Abbey Street, Roscommon are offering for sale at Clooneybane, Oran, Roscommon a four-roomed residence which is in need of total modernisation. This property is situated approximately four miles from Roscommon town on the main Castlerea to Roscommon road. This would be an ideal opportunity for someone looking for a site or a residence to do up. For further details or to make an appointment to view this residence, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

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FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION 9th of October:

16 GREENHILLS, BALLINAMEEN, ROSCOMMON F52 XN32 AMV: €60,000 10th of October:

20 RIVERWALK, CASTLEREA, ROSCOMMON F45 R925 AMV: €30,000 10th of October:

2 & 3 SHANNON VALLEY, BALLYTOOHEY, TARMONBARRY, ROSCOMMON N39 TF76 AMV: €230,000 10th of October:

LAND AT RATHMORE, FOUR MILE HOUSE, ROSCOMMON AMV: €80,000 11th of October:

KNOCKALAGHTA, BALLINTUBBER, ROSCOMMON F45 Y953 AMV: €70,000

NEW TO THE MARKET CREGGAMEEN, CASTLEREA, ROSCOMMON, F45 KH61

Quality 4 Bedroom Detached Bungalow set on a 0.8 Acre site with Detached Garage/ Fuel store to rear. Situated in a convenient location on the outskirts of Trien Village and located midway between Castlerea Town and Williamstown. The subject property benefits from recent refurbishment and is finished to a high standard. Offering exceptional value for money

ON THE MARKET 13 TARMON MANOR, CASTLEREA, ROSCOMMON F45 YR68

Impressive residence in showhouse condition REA Seamus Carthy is delighted to offer for sale an impressive four-bedroomed family home presented in showhouse condition. The two-storey detached residence is situated within the highly sought after residential estate of Tarmon Manor, Castlerea town and within walking distance from all amenities such as supermarkets, schools and the train station. No. 25, Tarmon Manor is set on an elevated site offering beautiful views back over Castlerea town. The said residence is presented in excellent condition throughout. Externally, the property has a tarmac driveway, landscaped lawns to the front and rear, attractive timber patio decking and a metal deck storage outbuilding which is all set within and bounded by mature hedgerow. This is a quality family home in an exceptional and sought after residential estate. The property is now available to purchase with viewing strongly recommended by Seamus. This residence is excellent value for money and offers are now invited for immediate sale with a guide price of €195,000. For viewings or more information, contact REA Seamus Carthy today on 090-6630001 or email info@reacarthy. ie.

Two-bedroomed residence at Henry Street, Roscommon Connaughton Auctioneers are offering number 13, Henry Street, Roscommon for sale due to cancellation. This two-bedroomed semi-detached residence is in need of some modernisation but represents fantastic value in today’s market. The residence is suitable as an investment property or indeed starter home for

Quality 4 Bedroom Semi Detached Home situated within walking distance to schools, shops etc which makes this select property an excellent opportunity to purchase a quality family home with 2 reception rooms at ground floor and presented in excellent condition throughout. Offering exceptional value for money

Ballybrogan, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon. Circa 39.4 acres(15.94Ha) Residential Farm. Auction: Tuesday 29th October @ 3pm in The Shamrock Lodge Hotel. Offered In the following Lots. • • • • • • • • •

1. Circa 33.5 acres. 2. Residence on 5.9 acres. 3. The Entire. Or combination of lots. Good Grass Farm, very little waste. Single Storey residence elevated site. Road frontage. Group water & river water. Lecarrow Village 1.5miles. 1.5 miles off the N61 Roscommon – Athlone Road.

Solicitors: Marie Conroy, Mahon Sweeney Solicitors, Market Sq, Roscommon. Tel: 090 662 7350 • For full details and maps contact Auctioneers.

O’ROARKE BROS. Auctioneers, Valuers & Livestock Salesmen. Main St, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Tel: 090 64 81237 | Mobile 087 8240829 e-mail: info@orbauctioneers.ie www.orbauctioneers.ie

Properties required in Roscommon

OFFERS INVITED

Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are this week seeking houses in Essex Grove, Castle Park, Cherry Drive and Celtic Avenue, Roscommon for cash clients and disappointed underbidders. John Earley (FIPAV) commented: “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 ‘sale agreed’ status. We are now seeking 2-3 bedroom bungalow residences in Essex Grove, Castle Park, Cherry Drive & Celtic Avenue and the general vicinity for cash clients”. 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.

MULLYMUX, ROSCOMMON

10.77 hectares/ 26.6 acres of roadside land set out in one lot and situated in the renowned farming district of Mullymux, within close proximity to Roscommon Town.

ROSCOMMON DRIVING SCHOOL

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

the first-time buyer. This property is in an excellent location and is within walking distance of all of Roscommon town’s amenities including schools, Church, shops and restaurants. For additional information and colour brochure contact the office on 0906663700 or email info@connaughtonauctioneers.ie.

O’ROARKE BROS.

13, Henry Street, Roscommon

087 2295551

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

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

FOR SALE AT

BALLINAGARD ROAD, ROSCOMMON

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

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FOR SALE AT

ABBEY STREET, ROSCOMMON

Roscommon house prices on the rise House prices in Roscommon county have risen by 5.5% overall this year to an average of €145,000 according to a new national survey. The price of an average threebedroomed semi-detached house in Roscommon town rose by 3.1% this quarter to €165,000, according to the REA Average House Price Survey. The average time to reach an agreed sale remains at seven weeks. This survey concentrates on the actual sale price of Ireland’s typical stock home, the three-bed semi-detached, giving an up to date picture of the second-hand property market in towns and cities countrywide to the close of last week. The price of the average three-bed semi-detached house in Roscommon county rose by 1.8% over the past three months according to the national survey carried out by the Real Estate Alliance. Seamus Carthy of REA Seamus Carthy in Roscommon town said: “What is driving the increase is the affordability factor. Semi-detached homes in Roscommon town offer great

value in a town that is overall performing very well”. Castlerea prices were static this quarter with three-bedroomed semi-detached houses currently on the market at an average of €125,000. The time taken to sell decreased by five weeks. The average semi-detached house nationally now costs €235,009, the Q3 REA Average House Price Survey has found – a drop of 0.43% on the

Q2 2019 figure of €236,028. After a year of rises to June, agents are citing an uncertainty surrounding Brexit hampering viewing numbers. REA spokesperson Barry McDonald stated: “The highest annual price increases (3.3%) were once again seen in the rest of the country’s towns which rose in selling price by an average of €5,000 in the past year and 0.36% in the past three months to €161,724”.

Dormer bungalow with great view of castle This week Hughes & Company of Abbey Street, Roscommon are confirming that there has been a lot of interest in an attractive five-bedroomed dormer bungalow which they have for sale in Roscommon. The residence is situated a few minutes’ walk from the town centre in a nice quiet cul-de-sac and offers an excellent view of Roscommon Castle. Accommodation consists of a kitchen, utility, dining room, sitting room, two large downstairs bedrooms, a single bedroom and a toilet with shower and wash hand basin. Upstairs, there are two large bedrooms and a bathroom. Viewing by appointment only. For further details contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com.

Attractive bungalow at Portrun This week Hughes & Company have for sale an attractive threebedroomed bungalow located convenient to Portrun Village with excellent views of the River Shannon. For further details on the residence or for free property advice, contact Pat on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com.

Attractive bungalow in Dysart area A newly refurbished 3 bedroomed town house. Accommodation consists of a Sitting Room, Kitchen Cum Living / Dining Room, Larder, Downstairs Toilet & WHB. Upstairs consists of 3 Bedrooms with one en-suite and a walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom. The property is prominently located in one of Roscommon’s most sought-after areas at Abbey Street, Roscommon close to Schools, Shops, Church and all local amenities. The Property has the benefit of a nice cobble lock yard to the rear. For further information or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 09066 27003

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FOR SALE AT

Circa 14 acres of land located at

FEARAGH, BALLYMURRAY The lands have direct access onto the Hind River and are situated in two blocks less than 1 mile from Portrun Bay. Every offer in excess of €15,000 for these lands. For further details contact the office on 09066 27003

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Pat Hughes & Company of Abbey Street, Roscommon are offering for sale at Ballina, Dysart, Co. Roscommon, an attractive two-bedroomed bungalow on a circa one-acre site. The property is located less than one mile from Ballyforan village and Dysart. The residence is conveniently located close to Roscommon, Athlone and Ballinasloe. This accommodation is finished to a high standard and consists of a sitting room, a kitchen cum dining room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The residence has the benefit of a garage to the rear. Viewing is highly recommended. For further details or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

For sale – delightful four-bedroomed house in Knockcroghery village

TO LET Hughes & Company are offering to let the former HSE Building at the

LANESBORO ROAD, ROSCOMMON

TO LET

The Building comprises of approximately 30,000 sq ft of Office Space and can be let in small units to suit perspective tenants. For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 09066 27003

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TO LET

Hughes & Company are offering to let circa 1,000 sq ft office space at

ABBEY STREET, ROSCOMMON For further details contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

Number 27, Dun Árd, Knockcroghery

Connaughton Auctioneers, Athleague, Co. Roscommon present to the market in showhouse condition a delightful four-bedroomed semi-detached home in the much soughtafter area of Knockcroghery. Number 27, Dun Árd is being sold with all furnishings and is a turn-key property which ticks all boxes for both the first-time buyer and the investment market. No expense was spared by the current owners when decorating this home. The accommodation, which is bright, modern and in excellent condition, includes a reception hallway, sitting room with feature brick fireplace and double doors which lead into the kitchen/dining room. There is a utility room with additional storage, guest WC, and rear door off. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, all with wooden flooring with one of those a master bedroom ensuite. All bathrooms are fully tiled to a high standard. Good energy rating with a BER cert of C1. Connaughton Auctioneers are now taking bookings for viewings on this beautiful property. For additional information and to arrange your appointment, contact the office on 090-6663700 or email infor@connaughtonauctioneers.ie.

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 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  WANTED: Wintering accondation for cattle, 4 bens or equivalant with or without silage, Four Roads area preferably. Tel: 086 8695688  FOR SALE: Excellent quality round bales of Haylage €25 per bale delivered. Tel: 086 2628439

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

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CAR FOR SALE  FOR SALE: 2003 Blue Peugeot 206, 132,000 km, N.C.T until September 2020. €700. Tel: 086 1530319

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Tel: 087 2172281 FOR SALE  FOR SALE: Galvinised Iron V shape roof, for sale, suitable for roofs. Good condition. Also a number of Ash trees for sale. Tel: 087 36662900

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

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

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PAINTER & DECORATOR

Sinead Kelly (formerly Jack Edwards) is now taking appointments in Regina’s Hair Studio, Lanesboro St., Fridays 5pm - 9pm, Saturdays 9am - 5pm. By appointment.

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PERSONAL  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  DOUBLE ROOM: Person sought for house sharing €90 per week, excluding bills, Kitchen, living room and 3 becrooms, 1 bathroom and plenty of parking, 1 other female occupant in the house, Kilteevan area, 5 mins drive from Roscommon town. Contact 086 2550977

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 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

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

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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

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2018 SEASONED TURF also Peat Bedding Available Tel: Donal

086 2721812 (All areas)

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

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USEFUL SERVICES

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

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ONLY €80 Includes new nozzle, Efficiency report, Printout, etc ....

 TURF FOR SALE: In tonne bags, delivery to Roscommon town and surrounding areas. Price €50. Tel: 086 8534011  HIGH QUALITY SEASONED HARDWOOD TIMBER: Split and suitable for stoves and open-fire. Available in bulk bags and 25kg bag. Very competitively priced and delivery can be discussed. Call 086 3312411 after 6pm.  FOR SALE: 2019 shed stored black hopper turf. Can be delivered in various size loads, discounts available to O.A.P. Tel: 087 4475230  FOR SALE: Large lorry loads of turf. Screened and delivered. Orders for this year’s turf taken now. Tel: 086 7236301 WANTED: Fallen trees for firewood. Ash, Beech, Birch and Whitethorn. We are safety certified and insured. Phone:

086 2437376

094 96 31880 087 9100477  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.  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  CARPENTER AVAILABLE: For work on first and second fix, roofing and slating, all maintenance. Tel: 087 6467322

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Pauric Hopkins intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for retention of the following: 1. Cottage, ground, first floor and ground floor extension. 2. Stores, toilet facilities to side of cottage. 3. Demountable shed/store in front yard area. 4. Septic tank and percolation area. 5. Derelict glass house. 6. Derelict polytunnel. 7. Open fronted stores/garage in rear open yard area associated site works and services at Cashelnagole, Bellanagare, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural + Design Services Ltd. Architects Fallon Avenue Roscommon Phone: 090 6626974 Mobile 086 8115449 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, Simon Hagan intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for retention of attic area converted to bedrooms, bathroom open plan landing and stairs in existing dwelling previously granted planning permission under P&D Ref 00/1389, retention of stables/stores and retention of domestic garage in revised location to that granted planning permission, associated site works and services at Ballinaboy, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural + Design Services Ltd. Architects Fallon Avenue Roscommon Phone: 090 6626974 Mobile 086 8115449 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE Sarah and Denis Deane, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon wish to apply for renewal of this Bookmakers Licence.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Seamus Duffy and Aoife Sharkey are applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permisson to construct dwelling house and domestic garage with proprietary treatment system and percolation area along with removal of old barns and associated site development works at Castlecolane, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Seamus Duffy and Aoife Sharkey The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of 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, Liam Fallon intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to erect an agricultural shed and all associated works at Lisnamuckla, Dysart, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Liam Fallon 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, Rory and Maria Dunne are applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct two storey extension to side of existing dwelling house and carry out all ancillary site works at Runnabackan, Donamon Co. Roscommon. Signed: James Lohan Consulting Engineer Ltd. 22 Castle View Terrace, Castle Street, Roscommon. M: 087 8228529 M: 087 9595520 T: 0906627950 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 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.

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Signed: James Lohan Consulting Engineer Ltd. 22 Castle View Terrace, Castle Street, Roscommon. M: 087 8228529 M: 087 9595520 T: 0906627950 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 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.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES HYNES John (Johnny) Meadow Lane, Athlone and formerly of Boginfin, Co. Roscommon Who died 6th of October 2018

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The family and friends of the late Johnny Hynes, Meadow Lane, Athlone and formerly of Boginfin, Co. Roscommon wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. A special word of thanks to the nurses and staff of Portiuncla Hospital and the palliative care team that cared for Johnny during his illness. We would also like to thank all of Johnny’s friends and neighbours who helped throughout his illness and Funeral service and we appreciate the help and support of Fr. John Deigan. First Anniversary Mass in Ss Peter and Paul’s Church, Athlone on Saturday, 5th October at 9.30am.

McDERMOTT Lena

WALSH Kevin

Golf Links Road, Roscommon (6th Anniversary)

Donamon, Roscommon (18th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Lena, who passed away on 7th October 2013

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BOOK-KEEPER To join our long established family business. Reporting to and working closely with the Managing Director it is estimated the role will require a commitment of 24 hours per week. Key duties and responsibilities: • Process and manage weekly payroll, holiday charts approximately 20 staff • Recording of Sales, purchases, credit notes, receipts and payments • Monthly Bank, Invoice discounting, Debtors and Creditors Reconciliations • Issue Monthly Debtor statement • Bi-monthly Vat Returns preparation and submission to Revenue • Weekly KPI reporting to the Director • Regular interaction with external accountants as part of overall financial control Key skills requirements: • Strong IT skills to include Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook • A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a book keeping position • Accounting Technician qualification or similar while not required would be an advantage. • Sage book-keeping and payroll software or similar experience • Good communication skills Salary and benefits: Negotiable

TRAINEE BUTCHER We now have an exciting position available for someone interested in learning the craft of butchery. The suitable person must have a passion for food. Have excellent communication skills and be willing to work with an established team. Full training will be provided in all aspects of this role, so past experience is an advantage but not necessary.

FARM WORKER Part-time position available to work on our beef farm. This role would involve the following: Helping in the day to day running of the farm. Feeding cattle on a daily basis. The suitable person must have excellent animal husbandry skills, be experienced operating tractors, be reliable, good communicator and hold a clean driving licence. Please reply with your CV to:

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Always remembered by your family and friends. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Home Chapel, Roscommon on Sunday, 6th October at 11am.

THANKSGIVINGS THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. I.W. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. M.C. THE MIRACLE PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this you for this special favour. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Say for three days and promise publication and favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Thanks to St. Martin, Sr. Anthony and Our Lady of Clonfert. M.

Teresa’s daughter Caroline, sons William and Eamonn, Partner, grandchildren and extended family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all those who attended Teresa’s Funeral in England and her Memorial Mass and Burial of ashes in Knockcroghery on 1st June. Sincere thanks to the Irish Community in Kentish Town who came to pay their respects. A special word of thanks to her friends and neighbours in Knockcroghery and also her friends who travelled from England especially her friend Kevin. To all those who sent floral tributes, Mass Cards, enrolements and messages of sympathy, we are grateful. Thank you to Fr. Ray Milton, Deacon Seamus Talbot, servers and choir for the lovely Memorial Mass. To Jimmy Garvey who looked after the grave, thank you. Thank you to John Murray for the refreshments while Teresa’s family and friends celebrated memories of her life.

NESTOR Stephen & Bridget

STEPHEN (21st ANNIVERSARY) & BRIDGET (9TH ANNIVERSARY) Lysterfield, Curraghboy, Athlone. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day. When someone you love, becomes a memory. The memory, becomes a treasure.

With loving thoughts of happy memories, sadly missed always by all your family.

The World may change from year to year And friends from day to day But never will the ones we loved, from memory pass away

Sadly missed by all the family. Anniversary Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Curraghboy on Tuesday, 15th October at 7 p.m.

KELLY Paul Carrowkeel, Dysart, Co Roscommon Died 16th August 2019

DELANEY William (Bill) Creemully, Castlecoote, Roscommon (17th Anniversary)

In loving memory of William (Bill) Delaney who died on 5th October 2002. R.I.P. Sadly missed along life’s way Quietly remembered everyday No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

Always remembered by your loving family. Anniversary Mass in Fuerty Church on Sunday, 6th October at 11.30am.

We, the brothers and sisters of the late Paul Kelly along with his partner Chris wish to extend our deep gratitude to all who sympathised with us following the sad death of our brother Paul. Thanks to our extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends who supported us in so many ways. Thanks to all who attended Paul’s wake, Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial. To all who sent Mass Cards and messages, shared stories and memories and especially all who travelled long distances to be with us, we will always remember your kindness. To all who brought food and all who helped out at our home over the Funeral, thank you. Our sincere thanks to Maureen’s Foodstore, Dysart Community Centre, GFG Catering and all who helped out with the catering after the Burial. A very special thank you to Fr. Francis Beirne for celebrating Paul’s Funeral Mass. To Paul’s cousins, Margaret, Denise, Fiona, Joanne and Maura for their beautiful singing and Darren for the lovely music our sincere thanks. To Dr. Daly and staff, Ballygar Health Centre, thank you. Our thanks to the staff at UHG and the wonderful caring staff in ICU Portiuncula Hospital. To Michael Dempsey, Funeral Director, we thank you for your professionalism and attention to detail. Thank you to our wonderful neighbours and friends who prepared Paul’s final resting place. Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Paul’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Dysart on Sunday, 13th October 2019 at 10am.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES FLYNN Theresa

CASEY Bernadine

CORCORAN Martina

LENNON Patrick

CORCORAN Marie

Miltown, Dysart, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon In loving memory of dear Teresa who died on 25th September 2010. Rest In Peace. (9th Anniversary)

Grange, Four Mile House, Roscommon Treasured memories of a dear wife and mother who passed away 6th October 2011 (8th Anniversary)

Ballygurry, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary)

Silvertone Cottage, Williamstown, Co. Galway (4th Anniversary)

(4thAnniversary)

We cannot bring the old days back. When we were all together But memories of happy times Will stay with us forever.

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FLYNN Mary Miltown, Dysart, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon (7th Anniversary) In loving memory of dear Mary who died on 20th September 2012. Rest In Peace.

Sometimes we smile, we know you are near, Its not enough that you are not here. You left with love when you flew away, And a piece of us went with you that day. The years roll by, we are not the same, But in our hearts, you will always remain.

Dearly missed by your husband Joe, sons Damien and Declan, daughter-in-law Helen and your extended family. Anniversary Mass in St. Bridget’s Church, Four Mile House on Saturday, 5th October at 8.15pm.

CASEY Patrick (Paddy) She always had a smile to share. A laugh, a joke, a time to care. A wonderful nature, warm and kind. These are the memories, she left behind.

Forever in our hearts Aidan, John and Lizzie. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Dysart, Co. Roscommon on Friday, 4th October at 7.30pm.

MALONE Jimmy Cloontuskert, Lanesboro, Co. Roscommon (13th Anniversary)

St. Teresa Tce, Lisnamult, Roscommon (31st Anniversary)

You can only have one Mother, patient, kind and true. No other frien in all the world, will be the same to you. When other friends forsake you, to Mother you will return, for all her loving kindness, she asks nothing in return. As we look upon her picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine and a smile for one and all. Sweet Jesus, take this message, to our dear Mother up above. Tell her how we miss her and give her all our love.

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. So rest in peace dear Pat, And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.

The moment that you died Our hearts were torn in two One side filled with heartache The other died with you.

Lovingly remembered by his wife Rita, daughter Loretta, son Stephen, son-in-law Sean, daughter-in-law Sarah, granddaughters, grandson, brother, sister, brothers-in-law and sistersin-law. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Glenamaddy on Sunday, 6th October at 10.30am.

Remembering you is easy, We do it everyday, But missing you is the heartache That never goes away.

Lovingly remembered by all her family. First Anniversary Mass will be offered in St. John’s Church, Lecarrow on Sunday, 6th October at 11.30am.

O’ CONNOR Jerry Ballyleague, Lanesborough, Co. Roscommon (16th Anniversary)

BANAHAN Gretta & John

Your names are often mentioned, Our thoughts are with you still, You have never been forgotten, And by us you never will.

Always remembered and sadly missed by Patsy, John, Deirdre and grandchildren.

In loving memory of Thomas who died on the 5th October 2018. May the road rise to meet you May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face May the rain fall softly upon your fields And until we meet again may God keep you in the hollow of His hand.

Sadly missed by his wife Joan, sons, daughters, sister, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Cuimhníonn do theaghlach grámhar i gcónaí ort. Anniversary Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 5th October at 7pm.

GERAGHTY Margaret & Sean Cloonara, Derrane, Roscommon (2nd Anniversary & 9th Anniversary)

We often lie awake at night, When the World is fast asleep and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon our cheeks.

We hold you tightly within our hearts and there you will remain Until the joyous day arrives That we will meet again.

Sadly missed by all the family. Anniversary Mass in St. John’s Church, Lecarrow on Sunday, 6th October at 11.30am.

In loving memory of Margaret who died on October 18th 2017 and her husband Sean who died 21st September 2010. Deep are the memories, precious they stay. No passing of time, can take them away.

Loved and remembered every day by your daughter Mary. Anniversary Mass for both Margaret and Sean in Derrane Church, on Saturday, 5th October at 7pm. Eternal peace we wish on you. .,

CUNNINGHAM Michael & Kathleen Fortfield, Four Mile House, Co. Roscommon (8th Anniversary & 3rd Anniversary)

KELLY Annie Four Mile House, Roscommon (4th Anniversary)

(1st Anniversary)

In loving memory of Jimmy, who died on 1st October 2006

Loved and remembered by wife Kathleen and family. Anniversary Mass in Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague on Sunday, 6th October at 11am.

In loving memory of Patrick, who passed away on the 8th October 2015

Late of Galway Road and Roxboro Roscommon

In loving memory of the late Gretta and John Banahan, Hollywell, whose anniversaries occur around this time Also remembering Peggy, who has also passed away. To us you were someone special, Someone set apart, Your memory will live forever, Engraved within our hearts.

In loving memory of Martina, who passed away on the 2nd October 2018

CROGHAN Thomas

In fond and loving memory of my father Paddy Casey, Lisnamult, who passed away on 4th October 1988 Aged 74 Fond memories, Patricia and John.

In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother, Ballygurry, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon Who died on October 3rd 2015

The hands of time keep turning, As the years have passed away, But in our hearts and memories, You are with us every day.

Remembered always by your wife May and family. Anniversary Mass will be held in Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague on Saturday evening, 5th October at 7pm.

In loving memory of our dear mother Annie, who died on 22nd August 2015 In Loving Memory of Michael who died on November 4th 2011 and Kathleen who died on the 18th of September 2016.

A whisper on an August day, you heard a gentle call. You took the hand of Jesus and quietly left us all. It’s now your anniversary, you wouldn’t want a fuss. Just to be remembered and prayed for by all of us.

Sadly missed by her loving daughter, sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.

You began life together with little in the eyes of the world “Five pounds and a few sheep” With faith, love, respect and appreciation you connected each day as one. Bringing each of us to birth to share in your life and values. These values which you have passed onto us, the world cannot give or no money can ever buy. For these we are eternally grateful to you.

Loved and remembered by your family and their families, your neighbours, relatives and many friends. Anniversary Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Four-Mile- House on Sunday, 6th October at 11am. /RYH·V *UHDWHVW *LIW 5HPHPEUDQFH

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Peter Gillooly of Roscommon Gaels comforts Mikey Kavanagh of Strokestown at the final whistle of the Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC Semi-Final at Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

No looking back! Gaels breeze into showdown with Pearses

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Kevin McStay launches Roscommon memoir I read the Kevin McStay book over a couple of nights last weekend and while I enjoyed it I was aware of most of what was in the book with regard to the Roscommon footballers over the three-year period he was in charge. I was at all the competitive games that the team played in that time so the highs and lows were familiar to me. I would, however, pick out a number of things from the book. The massive effort that the players put in to playing inter-county football is one. I have been harping on about that in this column and elsewhere for many years but it can never be repeated often enough.

The huge financial strain that the County Board was/is under to keep the show on the road is another. Since Kevin was in charge Club Rossie has run the hugely successful ‘Win a House In Dublin’ draw which I am sure has helped things out a bit in that regard. Nevertheless, it was quite incredible to read that Kevin had to pay a number of bills on his own credit card for the team during his term before being reimbursed eventually. The lack of a permanent training facility is also a big issue and that’s something that will have to change in Roscommon. The joy of winning the Connacht final

in 2017 in Salthill by nine points is also a highlight. The controversies with Fergal O’Donnell and Gay Sheerin are handled with sensitivity and thankfully no old wounds were opened in that regard. Online abuse is also covered. Unfortunately it’s a feature of society in general and not just the GAA. It’s not just GAA players and managers that suffer. For the die-hard Rossie it’s a good read and for an insight into what’s involved in managing an inter-county team it’s also worth a look. Not a mention about the local papers in it at all. Just as well. No news is good news I suppose!

Pictured at the launch of Kevin McStay’s book ‘The Pressure Game’ at The Abbey Hotel last Thursday evening were Kevin McStay and RTÉ presenter and special guest Darragh Maloney. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Final stages of club championships

On his way: John Delaney has resigned as Executive Vice-President of the Football Association of Ireland.

The semi-finals of the football competitions were very interesting over the weekend and now we are down to the finals in senior, intermediate and junior. In the senior competition I think that most people would agree that the two best teams have reached the final and both clubs will be anxious to win the title. Pearses have never won the Fahey Cup while it is 15 years since the Gaels won it and that’s

a long time for the town team to go without the title. It promises to be a great final. In the intermediate final I expected that Tulsk would be there but I should never have doubted Oran. The fact that they have had a lot of injuries put me off tipping them against Castlerea, but I should have known better. They have some superb young footballers and they will go into the final as underdogs which will

Old rivals meet again in hurling ﬁnal

suit them down to the ground. Tulsk will be the favourites, and deservedly so too, but Oran are capable of playing great football. Ballinameen are into the junior final and they will fancy their chances now. They will face Clann or Brigid’s with confidence. After a few false dawns in recent years maybe Ballinameen are about to taste glory this time around. All will be revealed in the next couple of weeks.

Delaney gone but FAI issues remain

Young golfers win Fred Daly Trophy

The FAI seems hell-bent on annoying everyone in this country and especially the grassroots in the game. They released a statement about John Delaney’s resignation at 11.15 pm on a Saturday night when they knew it was too late to be covered in the Sunday papers. He also resigned a week before one of three reports into the finances of the association are to be made public. It’s a pity that the old guard are still hanging on despite the public outcry. Even though it has not been confirmed, you can be certain that John Delaney got a big pay-off to sail away into the sunset. People are demanding that the figure he got should be made public. There is not a chance that’s going to happen!

Rossies nominated for All Stars Well done to Conor Cox and Niall Daly on their All-Star nominations. Both lads were outstanding this year and deserved to be recognised. The team will probably be dominated by Dublin and Kerry but it’s nice to be up there with them. The draws for next year’s championships will now be held on the radio from what I can hear. There won’t be any live TV programme but a series of draws on Morning Ireland and they are set for next week. Watch out for any further information. Roscommon are in London in 2020 and that game will be on the May Bank Holiday weekend here.

It’s the big day of the year in hurling with the Kepak SHC final on Sunday in Athleague. The game is previewed in detail elsewhere in the sports section but it’s the clash of the old rivals Athleague and Four Roads. It would be unthinkable for Four Roads to lose four finals in a row and that’s why I think they will return to the summit of Roscommon club hurling this weekend. There is a hunger about them this year but it promises to be a good match. Athleague have been playing well and under Seamus Qualter they won’t be far away. I hope it’s a fine day and a match to remember.

Oran’s Charlie Carthy clings to possession despite the attentions of Castlerea St. Kevin’s’ Jack Keane during last weekend’s Mulryan Construction IFC Semi-Final. Pic: Mick McCormack

The performance by the young men from Roscommon Golf Club who won the Fred Daly (U-18) Trophy at Castle Dargan last weekend is a candidate for the sporting performance of the year by any Roscommon team. This is an All-Ireland competition and is intensely fought. The vast majority of the strong clubs in this competition have ‘imports’ who are talented youngers not from their area, but players that they bring in to win competitions like these. Roscommon’s five players are all from around the town and have learned their golf at Roscommon Golf Club. Well done to everyone at the club and to the young players themselves who are all 16 to 18-years-old. What an achievement!

Japanese defeat no real surprise! By the time you read this Ireland should have a win against Russia under their belts at the Rugby World Cup. It is probably true to say that the team took Japan a little for granted although it didn’t take a genius to work out that the hosts were going to target one of the top teams in the group for a big performance. I didn’t have high hopes for Ireland in Japan anyway so I wasn’t that surprised that they

lost. I am expecting that we will bow out in the quarter-finals anyway whether it be to the Springboks or the All Blacks. It was disappointing to read some of the criticism of Jack Carty in the national media at the weekend. Like the rest of the team he started well but was under pressure after that. Many of the so-called experts were of the view that if Johnny Sexton was playing Ireland would have

won. Looking at the match I very much doubt that. Ireland have a reasonable team but they are limited too. I expect them to beat Russia and Samoa but that’s as far as it goes. I liked the cut of Wales against Australia and they could be a dark horse. But the title looks to be between England, New Zealand and South Africa.

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THE GAIN LINE

Creggs continue winning ways! Connacht J1A League: Castlebar 10 Creggs 17. Creggs travelled to Castlebar as the only undefeated side in Connacht this season, anticipating a very tough game. The home side started well, with scrum-half Barry Walsh landing an early penalty but this was cancelled out by a similar strike from Shane Purcell after 13 minutes. Defences were on top in the first half but Creggs lost James Brandon and then Andrew Callaghan to the sin bin. In an overlapping period just before half-time with Creggs reduced to 13 men, Castlebar laid siege to their line. Despite heroic defending, Creggs were forced to ultimately yield a converted try to Walsh leaving his side 10-3 ahead at the interval. Following a period of sustained pressure in the second half, Aidan Leech got the touchdown following good work by both Callaghan brothers Andrew and Tom with Purcell landing the conversion to leave the sides level coming into the final quarter. It was deadlocked at 10-10 with the clock ticking down when Creggs out-half Shane Purcell, spotting a gap in the opposition defence, put through a neat bouncing grubber, which he collected on the line to cross for the excellent decisive score. He also added the conversion. With ten minutes remaining, Castlebar attacked feverishly but the excellent Creggs

defence held out for a hardearned away victory. So after two rounds of the Connacht League and two wins against two of the top four ranked teams, a very good start to this season continues. The team has also qualified for the Cawley Cup Final, thus maintaining their unbeaten status. Creggs play at home this Saturday in the Connacht J1A League against Westport at 7 pm. The Creggs Development team are away this Saturday in the Connacht J1C League against Ballyhaunis.

Youth Rugby Connacht U-16 League Division 1: Creggs 24 Buccaneers 19. The first round of the Connacht U-16 Division 1 league produced a thriller in Creggs on Sunday morning last, when Creggs U-16s battled back to take the points 24-19 over their near neighbours from Athlone. After eight minutes Creggs took the lead when a long clearance downfield was gathered by Conor Betts and he went on a lovely jinking run to beat the defence for a fine individual effort which DJ Hession converted. Creggs extended the lead after twelve minutes when Ciaran Purcell intercepted a pass from the Buccaneers lineout to run 50 metres to score in the corner for a deserved 12-0 lead. Buccaneers then took control of the ball for the period com-

ing up to half-time and got in for two tries themselves, one of which was converted for a 1212 half-time scoreline. Buccaneers dominated the early exchanges in the second half and when they were awarded a penalty five metres out after five minutes, they again used their big forwards to score in the corner for a 1912 lead. However, Creggs recovered from that set-back and were deservingly rewarded when Lee Kilcoyne went over in the corner after some great work from Ben Johnson, Darragh Gilleran, Aindriu Oates, and Edimar Fimho. DJ Hession converted. In dying minutes Creggs were rewarded with a penalty under the posts and instead of taking Tom Oates secures a defensive line-out for Creggs against Castlebar last weekend. the points, some quick thinkMonivea then reduced the Then a poor lineout saw the two tries from quickly taken ing and a quickly taken penalty from Cormac Dolan fed Senan deficit to 12-7 with a try of Monivea back row run 50 me- penalties were just reward for Lambe and Edimar Fimho of- their own before Creggs again tres untouched to score under the home team. However, the second half befloaded to Ciaran Purcell who increased their lead after a try the posts before a blocked kick went in for his second try in the from Ciaran Corcoran made it. was hacked down field, and longed to the Creggs girls and But again Monivea refused to gathered by a Monivea player tries from Sarah Purcell and corner. Emma Mannion levelled the Connacht U-18.5 League Di- lie down and came back with a for a converted try. Creggs still had time from the scores mid-way through the vision 1: Creggs 31 Monivea try pull it back to 19-12. A fine individual try for Mark kick-off but again some indi- second half. 31. A classic game of two Creggs continued to attack halves in Creggs on Sunday Purcell which he converted vidual errors say them come afternoon. Played in beautiful and another for Aaron Ly- away empty handed and both and looked the more likely to conditions, both teams served ons just before half-time had teams had to be content with score but the Ballina defence sharing the points. held out and the draw was a up a ten try thriller but this Creggs leading 31-12. A combination of individual Connacht U-16 Girls League: fair result on the day. was a game that Creggs will certainly feel they should have errors and also a number of Ballina 10 Creggs 10. Creggs Mini Rugby changes saw Monivea get in U-16 girls travelled to Ballina won. Creggs Mini Rugby continues Ben Finnerty got in for for a try early on in the second last Saturday in their Connacht this Saturday morning at 10.30 half but still Creggs looked Under-16 League and came Creggs’ first try, followed am. All boys and girls between quickly by a try by Mark Pur- confortable with a 14-point away with a 10-10 draw. U-7s (six-year-olds) and U-12 lead and they held this right up It took the Creggs girls a cell which was converted for a are very welcome. to ten minutes from the end. while to get into this game and 12-0 lead.

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Dooner’s weekend predictions Back to league action this week with some interesting fixtures across the three divisions. In the Premier Division, Castlerea should be tested in Lecarrow while St. Peter’s face a difficult trip to Boyle…

Friday, October 4th RDFL Premier Division Skyvalley Rovers v Ballinasloe Town. 8 pm Difficult to see past the away side. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town Moore United v Shiven Rovers. 8.15 pm Shiven have proven stubborn so far and should notch their second win of the campaign. Prediction: Shiven Rovers RDFL First Division Cloonfad United v Dunmore Town. 8 pm

Home win. Prediction: Cloonfad United

Saturday, October 5th RDFL Premier Division Boyle Celtic v St. Peter’s FC. 8 pm The champions put their 100% record on the line in Boyle this Saturday and are slight favourites for the three points. Prediction: St. Peter’s FC RDFL First Division Castlerea Celtic B v CP Ajax. 8 pm Very little between these two. Prediction: Draw

Sunday, October 6th New Balance FAI Junior Cup (2 pm) Ballaghaderreen FC v Ballymoe FC Ballaghaderreen’s superb win over Manorhamilton Rangers will give them confidence but the Premier Division

Soccer Results side have to start as favourites. Prediction: Ballymoe FC RDFL Premier Division St. John’s Athletic v Castlerea Celtic. 11 am A difficult test for the visitors. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic Moylough ’79 v Kilkerrin United. 2 pm The visitors are a tough nut to crack and should take all three points. Prediction: Kilkerrin United RDFL First Division (11 am) Ahascragh United v Rahara Rovers Both sides have endured difficult starts but Rahara have looked slightly more resilient. Prediction: Rahara Rovers Dysart FC v Cam Celtic The visitors have conceded too many goals so far and that doesn’t look like it’s going to change this Sunday. Prediction: Dysart FC

RDFL Second Division Ballymoe FC B v Glen Celtic. 11 am Away win. Prediction: Glen Celtic Boyle Celtic B v Roscommon United B. 11 am Home win. Prediction: Boyle Celtic B Ballinasloe Town B v Manor United. 2 pm Home win. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town B Cloonfad United B v Moore United B. 2 pm Difficult one to call. Cloonfad are probably better than their league position suggests. Prediction: Cloonfad United B St. John’s Athletic B v Skyvalley Rovers B. 2 pm The visitors will be hoping to continue their fantastic start. Prediction: Skyvalley Rovers B

New Balance FAI Junior Cup Ballaghaderreen FC 4 Manorhamilton Rangers 3 Cloonfad United 0 Castlerea Celtic 5 MCR FC 2 Kilkerrin United 0 Boyle Celtic 2 Moore United 1 Ballinasloe Town 2 St. Peter’s FC 0 Skyvalley Rovers 3 Ballisodare United 1 Merville United 4 Shiven Rovers 3 RDFL Premier Division Ballymoe FC 0 Moylough ’79 2 RDFL First Division CP Ajax 2 Cam Celtic 2 Castlerea Celtic B 5 Ahascragh United 0 RDFL Second Division St. Cuan’s United 0 Glen Celtic 4 Manor United 0 St. John’s Athletic B 1

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SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER Winning Bellator debut for Danni Neilan @dan_dooner

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Roscommon fighter Danni Neilan (right) enjoyed a winning Bellator debut at the 3 Arena last Friday night. Neilan claimed a convincing points decision against Camila Rivarola at strawweight.

In the sporting diary ....

Roscommon MMA star Danni Neilan won on her Bellator debut last Friday night at Dublin’s 3 Arena. The Rathbrennan girl claimed a convincing points decision against Camila Rivarola at strawweight (115 pounds). Due to time constraints and TV scheduling, Danni’s bout ran late, which meant she walked out for her de-

but in front of a packed arena. Danni, who had signed a four-fight deal prior to her bout with the Stockholm based fighter, told People Sport she was pleased with her night’s work. She said: “It was mad like. I was meant to fight at five o’clock but they ran out of time on the night and I was told I’d be on at 6.30 pm so I knew it would be absolutely jammed by then. “I was given just five minutes notice ahead of my fight so I didn’t really have time to get nervous. It was just a rush!”

Danni, who trains at SBG Mullingar, says that confidence was high going into the fight and she felt she had “put her best foot forward” in the pro ranks. “I was confident all the way through camp. I knew she was a one-trick pony. I knew I would have to bring the fight to her because she likes to run away but I was a little bit disappointed I didn’t finish her,” she said. Danni looks set for a bright future and she certainly impressed those in attendance last Friday night. “They (Bellator) are excited about me. The head of

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Athlone Gymnastics Club events Athlone Gymnastics Club will host ‘Flag Days’ at SuperValu, Monksland this Friday and Saturday (4th and 5th). Volunteers are needed from 10 am to 6 pm on Friday and Saturday. All help greatly appreciated. The club will also take part in a bag pack in Dunnes Stores, Montree, Athlone on October 25th and 26th. All funds raised go directly into new equipment for the cub. Please text your name and preferred time slot to 083-8333171.

Roscommon Darts meeting Following on from the recent Roscommon Darts AGM the next meeting of the Roscommon Darts League committee will take place on Friday, October 11th at 9 pm in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon town. All teams are to be represented and all entry fees to be paid on the night.

Pictured is the Electric Ireland Special Merit Award Winner, Fergal O’Donnell at the 2019 Electric Ireland Minor Star Awards alongside, from left, Munster Council Chairman Liam Lenihan, Alan Kerins and Marquerite Sayers, Executive Director of ESB. The former Roscommon All-Ireland Minor Winning Manager was presented with the award for his significant contribution to Minor Football, having led the Rossies to a surprise victory over Kerry in the 2006 All-Ireland Minor Football Final. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

the corporation was there on Friday so I just need to keep winning now”. Former two weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor, was also in attendance at Friday’s event and he offered plenty of advice throughout Danni’s fight. “Conor was cornering me when I was on his side of the cage. It was surreal and I was thinking ‘I hope I do what he’s telling me to!’ “He said it was a great performance afterwards and gave me a hug and shook hands with Alan (McCormack, Danni’s coach and fiancé),” she said.

Fred Daly success for Roscommon Golf Club Roscommon Golf Club tasted All-Ireland victory in the Fred Daly Trophy last Saturday at Castle Dargan in Co. Sligo. The young, talented Roscommon golfers brought home the club’s first green pennant in 43 years following a nail-biting 3-2 win over Cork club Muskerry in the final. Roscommon had performed strongly in the semi-final against Slieve Russell in the morning with wins from Simon Walker, Thomas Higgins and Kevin Connaughton. With the final tied at two games apiece, Fionn Hoare’s battle with Stephen Riordan continued on to the 20th hole where a terrific chip and putt from Hoare sealed All-Ireland success for Roscommon. The team of Simon Walker, Thomas Higgins, Kevin Connaughton, Fionn Hoare, Michael Corcoran, Cian O’Connor, and Alan Connaughton were captained by Michael Connaughton, who paid special tribute to all those who have been involved with this panel since they started playing golf.

The sporting brief Golf

Fred Daly champions! The major golfing news this week is Roscommon Golf Club’s All-Ireland victory in the Fred Daly Trophy (See above). Meanwhile, despite a valiant effort in Knightsbrook last Wednesday, Roscommon’s ladies’ foursomes team lost to Limerick in the AIG Cups and Shields Finals. To Carrick next where the Noeleen Moffatt and Marian Mulvey won the Ladies’ Open Scramble on Thursday and Elizabeth Muldowney and Frances Molloy won Saturday’s competition. Anna Smith won Sunday’s Ladies’ Open with 32 points, and the Drumsna Garden Centre Scramble was won by Dolores Mulvey and Patricia O’Hara. Today (3rd) sees the Josie Murray Perpetual Trophy taking place at the club. There will also be an outing to

Strandhill next Monday at 11 am. Lily O’Sullivan won the Primrose Cotton competition in Athlone while the Summer Series competition was won by Adrian Hiney from Moate. Recently, Eoin Moloney was the AWGS competition with 23 points while the Hodson Bay Hotel competition was won by Thomas Gilhooly with 39. The results of last Sunday’s 18hole Stableford in Boyle are expected to decide the men’s ‘Golfer of the Year’ title for 2019…so watch this space next week! Looking ahead, the first three men’s Sunday competitions this month will be qualifiers for the latter rounds of the King Harmon trophy. Mark Whelan is the defending champion.

Handball

Carthy into ﬁnal! St. Coman’s’ Rory Carthy enjoyed

the biggest win of his career last Saturday when defeated hot favourite Gary McAleer in the 60x30 U-14 All-Ireland semi-final in Loughmacrory, Co. Tyrone. McAleer had previously beaten Rory comfortably in the 40x20 equivalent six months ago but the Coman’s man gained revenge in a 15-13, 15-8 victory to set up a final showdown with Wexford’s Conor Creane this Sunday in St. Coman’s. Meanwhile, Carragh Kennedy meets Laois girl Una Brophy in the Girls U-15 singles, also this Sunday at St. Coman’s. St. Coman’s also hosted the 60x30 Connacht 2nd Level Colleges finals last Saturday and Roscommon had two out of three winners. Roscommon CBS student and 60x30 U-14 hero, Rory Carthy, continued to impress when he took the Junior singles title by beating Padraig McNeela of Naomh Einde, Galway in the semi-final and Joseph Keane from St. Gerald’s, Castlebar in the final.

St. Coman’s’ ‘Prodigal Son’, Dylan Hanley, was a late entry in the Senior Singles but that didn’t stop from defeating St. Mary’s’ David Donoghue 15-7, 15-7. Eoghan Carthy (CBS) featured in the match of the day in his first year singles semi-final against Colaiste an Clairin’s Gavin Kelly. Kelly took the first game 15-13 before Eoghan recovered to take the second 15-1. Kelly wasn’t to be denied however, clinching a great match 15-11 in the third. Ger Walsh (RIP): The handball community in the West is in mourning after the recent passing of one of its most popular ever players, Curraghboy’s Ger Walsh. Ger always seemed happy with his lot and his great sense of humour will be sorely missed. Despite his jovial nature Ger was a teak-tough competitor in the court and his crowning achievement came back in 2003 when he became World Champion in the Masters ‘B’ singles grade. The

Winners of the Ardcarne Garden Centre Scramble Eithne Maguire and Siobhan Talbot presented with their prizes by Phil McWeeney on behalf of Lady Captain at Carrick-onShannon Golf Club. Missing from the picture are runners-up Berni Matthews and Helen Martin.

competition took place in Carlow and Kilkenny courts, but preferring to sleep in his own bed Ger travelled up and down

from Kiltoom each day to beat all-comers. Our deepest sympathies go to his beloved family. Rest in peace Ger.

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Old rivals ready for ﬁnal battle!  SEAMUS DUKE

Like the senior football club championship, the two form teams will line up against each other in the county senior hurling final on Sunday in Athleague. Four Roads are in an unusual position because they have lost the last three finals in a row and it would be unprecedented in the long and rich history of the club for them to lose four on the bounce. Since the start of the championship a final pairing of

Athleague and Four Roads looked likely. Both sides have been consistent all through and deserve to be tussling for the magnificent Mickey Cunniffe Cup. The loss of Darragh Heavey and Aengus Lyons for Athleague cannot be underestimated as both have been playing super hurling this year. It will mean that the burden of leadership will fall on men like Alan Moore, Niall Connolly, Gary Fallon, Pat Nolan, Cormac Kelly, Eamon Flan-

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agan and Robbie Fallon but they are all players who are well capable of stepping up to the mark. Alan Moore and Gary Fallon will operate in central positions in defence and they will be charged with shutting the door on the likes of Padraig Kelly and Cathal Dolan. Seamus Qualter will have to shake up his midfield partnership as both Heavey and Lyons are out of commission. Cormac Kelly and Eamon Flanagan could well be pressed into service in that area with the likes of Cian Murray and David Flaherty likely replacements. The burden of score-getting will fall to the likes of Eamon Flanagan and Robbie Fallon who, on their day are as good as are in the county. Flanagan is a marvellous free-taker while Robbie Fallon is a very skilful attacker capable of opening up the Four Roads defence. Joe Mannion’s men are likely to have Jamie Lawlor at full-back. I like the look of the Four Roads half-back line of Cormac Coyle, Micheal Kelly and Jack Donnelly which is the springboard for many an attack. Shane Curley will bring

David Dowd denies Eamon Flanagan in last year’s Kepak SHC Final. Could Flanagan be set to step into midfield this Sunday? Pic: Mick McCormack

all his experience to bear in the middle of the field while Conor Coyle is a very able deputy and Johnny Moran may also be fit to take some part on Sunday. Cathal Dolan is an outstanding free-taker and the return of Padraig Kelly has strengthened the Four

Roads attack this year for sure. With Conor Mulry missing, Niall Hynes or Brendan Mulry could be options in attack for the men from Tisrara. There won’t be a lot between the teams and I am expecting a hard-fought and close game between these

great rivals. But the arrival of Joe Mannion and a fresh management team have injected new life into Four Roads this year and they are very determined to stop their run of losses in finals. Seamus Qualter is an excellent manager and will have Athleague ready for

the challenge but I have been impressed with Four Roads every time I have seen them this year. They look like a side that want their title back and they should emerge victorious by three or four points after a battle. Prediction: Four Roads

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Athleague’s Robbie Fallon and Four Roads’ Cathal Dolan tussle for possession during last year’s Kepak SHC Final. Both men will be key to their sides’ chances this Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Qualter: ‘We’ll leave everything out there!’  SEAMUS DUKE

Former Roscommon county team manager, Seamus Qualter, will be leading Athleague into another final on Sunday and as reigning champions they will be looking to retain the trophy for a rare back-to-back success. However a couple of injuries to key players in recent weeks has hit their chances. “We have worked hard

since the semi-final and we had a lot of our lads playing football (with Fuerty) and unfortunately Aengus Lyons (knee) and Darragh Heavey (hamstring) are out after the injuries they sustained in recent weeks. Both are big losses but we just have to get on with it. Everyone else is Ok and in good form and ready for action on Sunday. “The five-week break since the semi-final is not

ideal and I would suggest that they should finish the hurling championship two weeks after the semi-finals and then they could play the football championship every week. It’s just a suggestion. But it is what it is, and we are ready for Sunday’s big game now,” he said. The Athleague manager is under no illusions as to the size of the task that awaits his charges this Sunday. “We are looking forward

to Sunday but we will be up against it. Four Roads are a fine side and we will have to play really well to beat them. Padraig Kelly is back with them this year and he is a huge addition. I just hope that it’s a dry day and that will give a chance for the players to play good hurling. We would naturally love to retain the title and we will be trying very hard to do that on Sunday. “It’s a 50/50 game as far

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Mannion pleased with Roads’ new ‘edge’  SEAMUS DUKE

The Four Roads management team this year is led by another club legend, Joe Mannion who, along with Cyril Crosbie and George Coyle, will be hoping to help get the Mickey Cunniffe cup back to Tisrara on Sunday evening. Joe has been very happy with the response that he has got from his players this year and is looking forward to renewing rivalries with their old foes Athleague on Sunday. “We have trained hard but the long gap (five weeks) between the semi-final and the final is not ideal but we have got on with it and the lads are determined to do well on Sunday. “With regard to injuries, Conor Mulry is our only long-term injury (injured playing with St Aidan’s) and everyone else is fine for Sunday. Finals are all about getting over the line at the end of the day and the players have put in a big effort,” he said. The Four Roads manager believes his side have upped their performance levels this season.

“There is an extra edge to our play this year and a lot of that is down to the fact that we have a lot of lads with the county all year and they have benefitted from training at a high level. The county team did well and it has filtered down to club level too. If the county team is doing well the clubs will benefit and that’s what has happened,” he said. As for Sunday, Mannion believes the county’s two best teams will contest this year’s decider. “Athleague are a very good team they have been in good form and the best two teams have ended up in the final which is great. If you look at the Athleague team, they also have had a lot of players involved with the county set-up which has also been good for them. “But the facts of the matter are that there is not a puck of a ball between the two teams and any time Four Roads meet Athleague there is never much between them. We just hope that we can get over the line on Sunday. It would be great to get the Mickey Cunniffe back, but it won’t be easy, that’s for sure,” he concluded.

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Horses for Courses by Tom Red

Racing this afternoon sees a national hunt card at Powerstown Park in Clonmel, off at 1.50 pm. Tomorrow’s action takes place on two fronts with jumping action at Gowran Park away at 2.05 pm and at Dundalk at 5.45 pm. Saturday there is racing at 2.05 pm at Gowran Park over the sticks. Sunday sees the first of a two-day meeting at Tipperary with a mixed card away at 1.30 pm and a national hunt card on Monday off at 2.05 pm. Tuesday sees a return to Ballybrit for a day of national hunt racing. There are twelve horses left in this weekend’s Prix D’Arc at Longchamp despite the withdrawal of Ballymore’s Epsom Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck. Jean-Claude Rouget trained Soft Light was supplemented at a cost of €120,000 to leave a field of twelve. Super mare Enable heads the dozen as she attempts to win the race for the third year in a row. Aidan O’Brien still has joint second favourite Japan and Magical in the field. Rouget’s Sottsass shares second favouritism with Japan trying to keep the race at home for the first time since 2014. Unbeaten in twelve races since 2017 Enable should justify the odds. If Storm Lorenzo permits racing on Friday at Gowran, My Uncas who caught the eye on Monday, finishing

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seventh as reserve, should go close in the first if he runs. If not stick him in your notebook.

Lenebane Review Racing at a very wet Roscommon on Monday evening last started a win for Tomeric trained in Limerick by Eric McNamara and ridden by his son Conor. The 4-Y-O beat Arthur Fonzarelli and Alfa Mix by 1l and 3l at odds of 10/1. The mares maiden hurdle went to the odds-on Mark Fahey trained favourite Well Set Up who had 2½l and 1¾l to spare over Lil Smith and Bay Ambition. The winner was ridden by 5lb claimer Ricky Doyle. The Service Matters Handicap Hurdle was won by a father and son team as Boots and Slippers Madden combined to win, at odds of 14/1, on JP McManus’s Aa Bee See by 9l and 6½l from Blackyellowred and Kansas Kid. The Roscommon On-Course Vets Maiden Hurdle over 2½m saw another Charles Byrnes gamble successful at Roscommon as The Big Galloper held off Paul Gilligan’s Shanwalla by a neck. The winner was backed from morning price 16/1 to 7/4 favourite having opened at 9/2 on the track. The first chase on the card was Lenebane’s top national hunt race, the Grade 3 Ballymore Irish EBF Novice Chase, and it provided favourite backers with another winner as Djingle

trained by John Queally beat Due Reward and Cliff House by 4l and 35l at odds of 4/5 from 7/4 morning price. The handicap chase sponsored by Irish Stallion Farms EBF was won by another market leader, Noel Meade’s Russian Bill with Sean Flanagan in the plate, had a head and 11l to spare over Court Tycoon and Bellgrove. The penultimate beginner’s chase was won by 6/1 shot Swordsman trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Jack Kennedy who finished 3¾l in front of stable-mate Flawless Escape with another 2¾l back to Templemore Dream in third. The bumper saw the fifth favourite of the day home as Wavelength under Barry O’Neill battled on well beat Pat Kelly’s Lou Trek and Gordon Elliott’s Part Time Affair by a neck and 9l. Not a bad day for punters to finish the season with 5 of the 8 market leaders coming in. That’s it for 2019 from Roscommon Races and we look forwarded to next year when Lenebane will run a programme of nine race meetings starting on May 11th. On a sad note Fonsy Nolan, a longtime committee and board member of Roscommon Races, was laid to rest on Monday morning. To his wife Ann, daughters Mary and Claire and son James, we extend our deepest sympathies. RIP.

Racing News Gordon Elliott is hoping to repeat last year’s US Grand National Hurdle victory at Far Hills and plans to send the 2018 winner Jury Duty along with The Storyteller back across the big pond next month, October 19th. Willie Mullins may also send Wicklow Brave to vie for the valuable prize. Sean and Bernadine Mulryan’s City Island, winner of the Ballymore sponsored Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham last March, will go over fences this season says trainer Martin Brassil. The 6-Y-O is only 16/1 for the 2020 Champion Hurdle, but Brassil thinks City Island will shine over fences and stay three miles. He will probably reappear in a beginner’s chase at the end of next month or early December. Connections of Presenting Percy are hoping December’s John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown will see the return of Pat Kelly’s charge who was favourite for last season’s Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Point to Point Action That time of year is on top of us again and the point to point season opens at Toomebridge on Saturday 5th. On Sunday 6th the action is much closer to home at Castletowngeoghan outside Mullingar. Both meetings are scheduled to start at 2 pm.

Croan’s rally to send Faithleach’s down Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC Relegation Play-Off

GAA Results Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC Relegation Play-Off St. Croan’s 1-16 St. Faithleach’s 1-14 Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC Semi-Finals Pádraig Pearses 3-10 Boyle 1-14 Roscommon Gaels 1-13 Strokestown 0-10 King and Moffatt Building Services JAFC Semi-Finals Ballinameen 1-18 Roscommon Gaels 1-11 Clann na nGael 0-10 St. Brigid’s 0-10 King and Moffatt Building Services JBFC (Group B) Oran 5-8 St. Aidan’s 0-6 Oran 2-14 St. Croan’s 1-3 Kilbride 0-13 Fuerty 1-7 Fixtures Saturday, October 5th Connaughton Fuels AFL Division Two (O’Gara Cup) Playoff At Strokestown: Strokestown v Tulsk Lord Edwards. 6 pm Connaughton Fuels AFL Division Two (O’Gara Cup) Relegation Play-off At Rockfield: Oran v Kilmore. 5 pm Leydon Brothers AFL Division Three Relegation Play-off At Woodmount: Pádraig Pearses v Western Gaels. 5 pm King and Moffatt Building Services JBFC (Group B) At Mulhern Park: St. Croan’s v St. Aidan’s. 5 pm Sunday, October 6th Kepak Senior Hurling Championship Final At Athleague: Four Roads v Athleague. 2.30 pm Ladies update Abbey Hotel Ladies SFC Final replay Kilbride 1-15 Clann na nGael 1-8 (AET) Fixtures Saturday, October 5th Connacht LGFA Junior Club Championship At TBC: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Claregalway Sunday, October 6th Connacht LGFA Intermediate Club Championship At Leitrim venue: Kilglass Gaels v St. Joseph’s

St. Croan’s 1-16 St. Faithleach’s 1-14 St. Faithleach’s’ season went from bad to worse in Strokestown last Saturday when they lost to St. Croan’s and as a result will play intermediate football in 2020. The Ballyleague men started well and Diarmuid Murtagh was on fire as they led 0-9 to 0-6 at half-time. Indeed when county star Murtagh blasted home a bril-

liant goal in the 43rd minute it looked like Faithleach’s would escape relegation, but Croan’s never gave up the battle. The Ballintubber men fought back and aided by Keith Muldoon’s opportunist goal they led by a point going into injurytime. Diarmuid Murtagh drew the sides level but Croan’s would not be denied and Cathal Connelly and Muldoon pointed to hand their side a priceless victory. St. Croan’s: V Egan; M Kilcommins, G Grogan, J Egan; M Connaughton (0-1), K Keenan, G Connaughton; R Thompson (0-

3), D Muldoon; C Connelly (0-3), A Brogan (0-6), M Holland; K Muldoon (1-2), D Malone (0-1), S Smyth. Sub: D Goggins for Thompson. St. Faithleach’s: M Tarmey; M Cox, S Ormsby, D Harrison; A Murtagh, D Nerney (0-1), J Hussey (0-2); C Keneally, C Gunn; D Rooney, K Farrell (0-1), J Browne; D Murtagh (1-8), D Carbery (0-1) D Hussey (0-1). Subs: M Dunne for Browne, A Dooney for Carbery, C Mangan for J Hussey, J Browne for Nerney. Referee: M Keena

Fantastic Four! Kilbride Ladies’ county title winning captains from the last four years: Siobhan Tully (2017), Tara Taylor (2018), Rochelle Mullaney (2019), and Aoife Feeley (2016).

King and Moffatt JFC ‘A’ Semi-Finals Round-Up Carlos points the way! Ballinameen 1-18 Roscommon Gaels 1-11 A Dessie Carlos inspired Ballinameen cruised through to the county junior final following an impressive performance against Roscommon Gaels at Elphin.

Ballinameen were the stronger side in the opening half and they opened up a 0-5 to 0-1 lead. The Gaels improved after that with Enda Lannon in fine form from frees. But Ballinameen got a crucial goal from Finbar McDermott on the stroke of halftime which gave them a 1-10 to 0-6 lead. Ballinameen extended the lead to nine before Lannon scored a tremendous goal for the Gaels to give them hope, but three quick points without reply settled Ballinameen and they coasted into the decider. Scorers - Ballinameen: D Carlos (0-9), J Tansey (04), F McDermott (1-0), O Keaveney, A Fallon, L

Kelly and M Ward (0-1) each. Roscommon Gaels: E Lannon (1-7), D O’Gara (0-2), P Allen and O Hoare (0-1) each.

Replay required! St. Brigid’s 0-10 Clann na nGael 0-10 Ballinamen will have to wait another week before they know who they will be playing in the county

junior final this year. This was a hard fought encounter in Kiltoom which saw the neighbours level at 0-6 apiece at half-time. There was never much between the sides and Rian McNamara kicked the leveller for Clann after Cian McDonnell’s point looked like it might hand Brigid’s victory. The replay will be this weekend in Kiltoom. Scorers – St. Brigid’s: J McDonnell (0-5), N Grehan, G O’Hara, B McDonnell, C Quinn and C McDonnell (0-1) each. Clann na nGael: R McNamara (0-5), P McManus (0-2), D Flynn, D Shine, K Bannon (0-1) each.

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Champions to the ‘Four’! Kilbride hold off gutsy Clann in replay Abbey Hotel Roscommon LGFA Senior Championship Final Replay

KILBRIDE

1-15

CLAN NA NGAEL

1-8

(after extra-time) The record books will show that Kilbride have notched up four county senior titles in a row which is a considerable achievement, but they were put to the pin of their respective collars by an excellent Clann na nGael side once again in this replay at Ballyforan. But in the manner of all good teams Kilbride figured out a way to win in the end and in extra-time they finally pulled away with a bit to spare. There were heroes all over the field on both sides but Kilbride will be thankful to young Aisling Hanly for her contribution. The 15-year-old was only a sub in the drawn game but manager Ollie Lennon started her at full-forward in this replay and it paid

dividends as she kicked a total of eight points, five from play. Clann were the more composed side early on in the poor conditions and when Kayleigh Dunning scored a fine goal mid-way through they led by six points. At the other end of the field Hanly was always a threat but at half-time Clann were ahead by 1-6 to 0-4. Four quick-fire points at the beginning of the second period from Fiona Tully, Tara Taylor and Hanly (2) saw Kilbride back to within one. Then a converted free from Aisling Hanly levelled the scores and despite a couple of half-chances for both sides after that it went to extra-time. Kilbride finally took

Kilbride players and supporters pictured celebrating their fourth ladies senior title in a row on Friday evening at Ballyforan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

control in extra-time. Four points on the bounce saw the champions storm into the lead, and when Niamh Shanagher scored a fine goal the cup was staying in mid-Roscommon for the winter once again. Best for Kilbride were young Hanly, Rochelle

Mullaney, Alice Kelly, Yvonne Creighton and Blaithin O’Beirne. For Clann, who will feel that they missed the bus the first day when they had the champions on the ropes, Shauna Bannon, Rosie Lennon and Orla O’Neill were most prominent.

Proud parents Padraig and Sandra Shanagher pictured with their daughter Niamh following Kilbride’s Ladies SFC success against Clann na nGael at Ballyforan on Friday last. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Teams and Scorers Kilbride: A Gavigan; J Fannon, Y Creighton, A Feely; S Tully, A Kelly (0-1), R Mullaney; C Gormley, N Shanagher (1-0); E Fannon (0-2), T Taylor (0-1), B O’Beirne; S Clabby, A Hanly (0-8), F Tully (0-3). Clann na nGael: M O’Brien; E Kildea, K Colgan, S Bannon; M Kelly, A Connaughton, K Finlaass; O O’Neill, R Finlass (0-2); S McManus, K Dunning (1-0), C Lennon; R Lennon (0-6), C Quinn, S Farrell. Subs: D Greasley for McManus, T Lennon for C Lennon. Referee: Aaron Clogher

Kilbride’s Siobhan Tully Kilbride wins possession during last Friday’s Abbey Hotel Roscommon LGFA Ladies Senior Football Championship Final replay in Ballyforan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Tulsk too strong for dogged Dom’s \

Mulryan Construction IFC Semi-Final

TULSK LORD EDWARDS 3-15 ST DOMINIC’S

3-8

 DARRAGH O’CONNOR

After years of promise and near misses Tulsk have finally got themselves into the intermediate championship final after a hard-fought but ultimately comfortable win over St. Dominic’s last Sunday evening in Elphin. Tulsk had to show serious resolve at certain stages to overcome a brave Dominic’s display but they will hope that this test will stand to them when they meet Oran later in the month. Nobody in Elphin on Sunday could’ve predicted what was about to happen in the opening few minutes of this contest. Dominic’s knew they would probably need a couple of goals to stand a chance of toppling the pre-match favourites and they stormed into this contest in the opening stages. In the first minute, a long ball was sent in towards full-forward Naos Connaughton and his shot found the net. Shortly after, Dominic’s landed another serious blow. Tommy Hurley received the ball in space, drove right at the Tulsk defence and hit a rasping shot past Tulsk goalkeeper Rea-

gan Fahey to leave his side ahead 2-0 to no score after just over two minutes of play. Tulsk struggled in the opening quarter but they will have to be very thankful to centre-forward Thomas O’Rourke who hit their first five points (two frees) of the game and this helped settle the rest of the team down after the early Dominic’s blitz. It was generally a tense first half with both sides making needless mistakes at certain stages. The sides exchanged points after the twentyminute mark through Cathal O’Rourke for Tulsk and a pointed free from the reliable Conor Fallon for St. Dominic’s. Tulsk would land a blow to the Dominic’s charge just before half-time. A strong run from Tulsk centre-back Gerry Galvin saw him hit a powerful shot from just outside the box and it flew past a helpless Mark Miley in the Dominic’s goal to leave Tulsk one up at the break. Whatever Tulsk manager Gerry Lohan said at half-time it worked brilliantly for his side because there was a completely new intensity to Tulsk’s play in the second half and this could be seen from the very start of the half. Incredibly they did what Dominic’s did to them at the beginning of the game except this was an even more blistering start. Two goals in under two minutes from Jack Conlon and Robbie Kelly suddenly had Tulsk seven points up. The two goals were also followed up by two great scores from key men Padraig Scott and Tadgh O’Rourke. To Dominic’s’ credit they didn’t throw in the towel and they gave themselves a lifeline ap-

Tadgh O’Rourke in action against Ciaran Hunt of St. Dominic’s during last Sunday’s Mulryan Construction IFC Semi-Final in Elphin.

proaching the end of the third quarter. Two frees from Conor Fallon and Darren Donnelly came before Tommy Doyle managed to get the ball over the line after a goalmouth scramble to leave

just four between the teams again. That was as good as it got for Dominic’s though as Tulsk reasserted their authority on the game. Five unanswered points from Thomas O’Rourke (2), Padraig Scott, Gerry Galvin and Timmy Fitzmaurice finished the game as a contest. Dominic’s did add three further points to their tally through Fallon, Donnelly and substitute Daire Keenan but it was too little too late for them. Tulsk substitute Liam Cribbin rounded off their evening with a great solo score to leave them one game away from playing senior football in 2020. Tulsk Lord Edwards: Reagan Fahey; Niall McNamara, Darragh O’Rourke, Stephen Lennon; Evan Flynn, Gerry Galvin (1-1), Ryan Galvin; Tadgh O’Rourke (0-1), David Coyne; Robbie Kelly (1-0), Thomas O’Rourke (0-7, 4 frees), Cathal O’Rourke (0-1); Jack Conlon (1-1, 1 free), Padraig Scott (0-2), Timmy Fitzmaurice (0-1). Subs: Callum Fahey for Conlon (39), Dara Jones for Coyne (48), Liam Cribbin (0-1) for Kelly (53), Daniel Connolly for Fitzmaurice (53), Fergal Moylan for Flynn (54), Richie Feeney for Thomas O’Rourke (57). St. Dominic’s: Mark Miley; Michael Byrne, Michael Feeley, Sean Kenny; Anthony Naughton, Eoin McCormack, Brendan O’Meara; Ciaran Hunt, Paddy Fallon; Tommy Doyle (1-0), Daire Byrne, Darren Donnelly (0-2, a free); Conor Fallon (0-5, 3 frees), Naos Connaughton (1-0), Tommy Hurley (1-0). Subs: Kyron Dockery for Hunt (18), Declan Dowling for Naughton (half-time), Ultan Kelly for D Byrne (36), Daire Keenan (0-1) for Doyle (54), Michael Galvin for Kenny (58)

Referee: Brendan Beirne

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Tulsk’s Timmy Fitzmaurice is closed down by St. Domnic’s’ Sean Kenny during last Sunday’s Mulryan Construction IFC Semi-Final at Elphin. Pic: Mick McCormack

Wides: Tulsk Lord Edwards 7 St. Dominic’s 7 Yellow cards: Tulsk Lord Edwards 1 (Tadgh O’Rourke) St. Dominic’s 1 (Michael Byrne) Black cards: None Red cards: None Man of the Match: Thomas O’Rourke (Tulsk Lord Edwards)

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Oran get another shot at glory Mulryan Construction IFC Semi-Final

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ORAN CASTLEREA ST. KEVIN’S  DARRAGH O’CONNOR

Oran will have another shot at intermediate glory after an impressive victory over Castlerea St. Kevin’s last Sunday afternoon. Castlerea were reduced to 14 men midway through the second half and that gave Oran the initiative and they always looked the likely victors from that point on. Darren McDermott opened his and Castlerea’s account with a free in the second minute whilst James Fitzpatrick got Oran off the mark shortly after with a well taken point. Ciaran Lawless put Oran ahead with a great point from distance before Castlerea had the game’s first big moment. A long ball into the Oran penalty area from Ronan Raftery found Colm McDermott who turned quickly and fired a shot into

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the bottom corner to leave Castlerea two points up after ten minutes. Castlerea will be disappointed that they couldn’t add a few more points and leave a bit of daylight between the sides after their goal. Oran did well to settle and two frees from Ciaran Lawless and Charlie Carthy left the sides level again after the first quarter. The sides then exchanged scores. A fine long-range point from Hugh Rooney for Castlerea was cancelled out by a free from Carthy shortly after. Castlerea did have a short purple patch just before half-time with three unanswered points in three minutes. A free from Ronan Raftery was followed up with great scores from Jack Keane and Seamus Stenson. Oran had a goal chance just before the break when Charlie Carthy

was bearing down on the Castlerea goal however his shot went over the crossbar to leave Castlerea two up at the interval. It took Oran just five minutes of the second period to level the game up with two frees from the reliable duo of Ciaran Lawless and Charlie Carthy. The game’s big turning point however came in the 42nd minute when referee Brendan Healy decided to show Ronan Raftery of Castlerea a straight red card for an off the ball incident. Castlerea really struggled for the remainder of the game and were only able to add three more points to their tally. While it was mostly oneway traffic in the closing stages, the sides did exchange scores shortly after the red card through Kieran Whyte for Oran and a free from Darren McDermott for Castlerea, however this would be the last time the sides would be level in the match. Points from Gearoid Keenan, Kieran Whyte, Ciaran Lawless and Darragh Walsh left daylight between the sides before Whyte blasted the ball into the roof of the

net to seal a place in the final for Oran. Jack Earley added a final point for Oran who will be looking forward to a second final in two years in less than three weeks’ time. Oran: M Monaghan; J Martin, C Walsh, K Concannon; J Casey, E Grady, M Dwyer; J Regan, K Whyte (1-2); R Farrell, C Lawless (0-4, 3 frees), E Kenny; C Carthy (0-4, 3 frees), C Casey, J Fitzpatrick (0-1). Subs: J Earley (0-1) for Kenny (half-time), G Keenan (01) for C Casey (half-time), D Walsh (0-1) for Farrell (52), S Casey for Concannon (56), E Kenny for Keenan (60). Castlerea St. Kevin’s: K Higgins; H Rooney (0-1), D Quinn, C McDermott (1-0); M Conroy, M Kelly, C Dineen; N Collins (0-1), E O’Connell; M Killelea, S Stenson (0-1), J Keane (0-1); N Bligh, R Raftery (0-1, 1 free), D McDermott (0-2, 1 free). Subs: A Lyons for Dineen (21), R Curran (0-1) for Bligh (46), A McDermott for Stenson (49), D Creaton for Killelea (54). Referee: Brendan Healy

Action from last Sunday’s Mulryan Construction IFC Semi-Final between Oran and Castlerea St. Kevin’s in Elphin. Pic: Mick McCormack

Oran’s Kieran White celebrates his brilliant goal during last Sunday’s Mulryan Construction IFC Semi-Final at Elphin. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Oran’s James Fitzpatrick challenges Castlerea St. Kevin’s’ David Quinn during last Sunday’s Mulryan Construction IFC Semi-Final at Elphin. Pic: Mick McCormack

Wides: Oran 3 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 10 Yellow cards: Oran 2 (Colin Walsh, Mike Dwyer) Castlerea St. Kevin’s 3 (Hugh Rooney, Neil Collins, Michael Kelly) Red cards: Oran 1 (Colin Walsh) Castlerea St. Kevins 1 (Ronan Raftery) Man of the Match: Kieran Whyte (Oran)

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Room for improvement as Gaels reach ﬁnal Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC Semi-Final

ROSCOMMON GAELS

1-13

STROKESTOWN

0-10

 SEAMUS DUKE

They say that semi-finals are all about winning, and in that regard Roscommon Gaels did what they had to do. They zoomed into a ten point lead by the 8th minute of the second half and cruised home after that. However the town team will not need me to tell them that that they will need an improved performance if they want to get the Fahey Cup back in the county town for the winter. Liam McNeill’s men never looked like losing this semifinal, but as Ted Walsh often says when a good horse wins, they ‘idled in front’ and let Strokestown in for a few scores in the second half. But when Richard Hughes scored one of the best goals seen in the club championship for many a long day mid-way through the second half, it set seal on a comprehensive win for the Purple and Gold. Now Pádraig Pearses stand between them and a first title since 2004. It wasn’t a vintage display from the Gaels, but they were in control from the first whistle. Richard Hughes and Mark Healy were on the scoresheet with points inside the opening seven minutes as the pre-match favourites took advantage of the stiff breeze at their backs. In the 9th minute Colin Compton kicked over a smart point from 30 metres out, but incredibly it was to be Strokestown’s last score for over 30 minutes of play. Hughes, Kilcline, and David O’Gara bossed possession while John McManus and Paul Gleeson were keeping the back door firmly shut. Cian Connolly, Ronan Carolan, Peter Gillooly, Brian Kelly, Hughes, David O’Gara and Kieran Kilcline were all on the mark before half-time and all those scores came from play with the exception of a Brian Kelly free in the 25th minute. At half-time the Gaels led by 0-9 to 0-1. Brian Kelly and Tim Lambe added points on the restart to open up a ten-point gap by the 38th minute and even at that early stage the contest looked over. Maybe the Gaels players thought that too, and they took their foot off the accelerator. The result was never in doubt, but Strokestown got a bit more ball, and a few scores to boot. Sub Cian Corcoran Colin Compton (2) and Keelan Beirne were all on the mark, and by the 45th minute it was 0-12 to 0-6. But in the 49th minute we saw one of the goals of the year and a score that was worth the entrance fee alone. The ball ran loose to Richard Hughes 45 metres from goal. Instead

of picking it up, he controlled it soccer-style, and dribbled into the heart of the Strokestown defence. He sold a dummy that Messi would be proud of before he blasted the ball high into the Strokestown net. It was a fantastic goal and deserving of winning any match. It was a matter of going through the motions after that. Colin Compton (2), Tony Lavin (a fisted effort) and Keelan Beirne all scored points for Nigel Dineen’s men, but the Gaels were already thinking about the final and they had the last word too when Mark Nally pointed a free in injury-time. For the Gaels, James Fetherstone, Paul Gleeson, Tim Lambe, John McManus, David O’Gara, Kieran Kilcline and the outstanding Richard Hughes were best on the day. For Strokestown, Paddy Brogan, David Neary, Colin Compton and sub Keelan Beirne were most prominent.

Teams and Scorers ... Roscommon Gaels: James Fetherstone; Paul Gleeson, John McManus, Mike McNeill; Tim Lambe (0-1), Richard Hughes (1-2), Kevin O’Gara; Kieran Kilcline (0-1), Mark Healy (0-1); Brian Kelly (0-2, 1 free), David O’Gara (0-1), Scott Oates; Peter Gillooly (0-1), Cian Connolly (0-2, 1 free), Ronan Carolan (0-1). Subs: Mark Nally (0-1, free) for Carolan (44), Orin Walsh for Oates (51), Cathal Dineen for Gilooly (59), Bryan O’Gara for Healy (61), James O’Gara for Connolly (62), Ronan Gleeson for Hughes (64). Strokestown: John McHugh; Conor Kelly, Ruaidhri Molloy, Cathal Brogan; Dylan Owens, Michael Fallon, Kevin Shiel; Paddy Brogan, David Butler; Tony Lavin (0-1), Daniel Rogers, David Neary; Keith Murphy, Colin Compton (0-5, 3 frees), Diarmuid McGann (0-1). Subs: Cian Corcoran (0-1) for Kelly and Keelan Beirne (0-2 frees) for Molloy (h/t), Mikey Kavanagh for Sheil (43), Gerard Collins for D Rogers (62), Luke Kelly for Murphy (61). Referee: Kevin Naughton (Clann na nGael)

Stat Attack ... Wides: Roscommon Gaels 8 (4 first half ) Strokestown 2 (1 first half ) Red cards: Roscommon Gaels 0 Strokestown 1 (Diarmuid McGann 57) Black cards: Roscommon Gaels 0 Strokestown 1 (Diarmuid McGann 57) Yellow cards: Roscommon Gaels 1 (Kevin O’Gara) Strokestown 2 (Diarmuid McGann, Cian Corcoran)

Roscommon Gaels’ forward Kieran Kilcline holds onto possession despite the attentions of David Butler during the Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC Semi-Final at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Pearses’ ‘12 apostles’ win chaotic encounter Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC Semi-Final

PÁDRAIG PEARSES

3-10

BOYLE

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It’s hard to know where to start when describing the second of the county SFC semi-finals in Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday last. It was entertaining at times but it was also chaotic, bizarre, infuriating and baffling. There were great scores, great saves, bad misses, defensive lapses and a dramatic finish, and at the centre of it all was referee Padraig Tiernan who sent off three Pearses players and booked at least eight more players on the day. Indeed there was a major controversy in the middle of the second half when the game was held up after a black card was shown to Lorcan Daly. Pearses put on a sub (Alan Duffy) but Boyle alleged that Daly was already booked (Pearses didn’t agree) and should have been shown a red after the black, and that no sub should have been allowed. Eventually referee Tiernan ushered Duffy off the field. I have never seen that happen in any match before and it added to the chaos and the tension. However, the bottom line is that Pearses held on to beat Boyle with twelve men, and they deserved to do so as well. They were the better team on the balance of play and now they are in with a great chance of winning their first ever title when they play Roscommon Gaels in the final. The exchanges were lively from the opening whistle, and while Boyle had plenty of possession, Pearses were more dangerous going forward. It was 0-3 to 0-1 for Pat Flanagan’s men after the first quarter with Paul Carey kicking the pick of the scores in the 14th minute. After both sides has missed goal chances (Hubert Darcy for Pearses and Dylan East for Boyle), Ronan Daly scored a fine goal in the 19th minute. After another fine point from Carey, Pearses cut through the Boyle defence in the 25th minute, Darcy, sub Tom Butler and Ronan Daly were all involved before Butler fisted home. It was a great move and a fine team goal. Pearses were the better team but they were accumulating yellow cards at an alarming rate, (some of the very soft variety) and it was bound to cause a problem later in the game, and so it transpired. Boyle were actually not playing that badly. Tadgh McKenna, Seanie Purcell, Donie Smith and Cian McKeon were all doing well but they were not getting on the scoresheet often enough. Then in injury-time at the end of the first half Davy Murray was deemed to have committed a second yellow card offence and was shown red. A Donie Smith point from the resultant free left the score Pearses 2-5 Boyle 0-5 at the break. The second half was frantic, fractious, and dramatic. In the 39th minute Tom Butler’s shot came back off a post, but

Ronan Daly was on hand to fist home Pearses’ third goal. However almost immediately Boyle were back in the contest when Tadgh McKenna did the hard work, and Mark O’Connor bundled the ball over the line. Sub Butler pointed from play in the 44th minute before Lorcan Daly saw black and it was from then on that there was non-stop controversy. When the game finally resumed following the black card rigmarole Pearses found themselves down to 13 men. Donie Smith pointed a free but Niall Daly (who was outstanding) answered that point with an excellent score from 30 metres. The sides were trading point for point, but Pearses remained six ahead. As the game entered injury-time Pearses led by 3-10 to 1-10, but Conor Daly was the latest Pearses player to be shown red for another second yellow offence. The final seven minutes saw the play restricted to a small area inside the Pearses 45-metre line as Boyle desperately tried to retrieve the situation against Pearses’ 12 ‘apostles’. In fairness to Done Smith, he did everything he could. He pointed two frees, and another from play and, added to a point from sub Gareth Gilmartin, they whittled the lead down to two. But Pearses were determined to hang on for dear life and after almost nine minutes of injury-time the siege was over. Despite all the controversy, Pearses were the best team on the day and deserved their win. However they will have to watch their discipline as they

Pearses’ Niall Daly’s efforts of going forward hampered by Seamus Kane of Boyle during the Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC Semi-Final at Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

will need all their best players on the field for the full match in the final. Niall Daly was once against outstanding and he was well supported on the day by Ronan Daly, Paul Carey, Hubert Darcy, Conor Payne and sub Tom Butler. For a gallant Boyle, Tadgh McKenna and Seanie Purcell gave it everything in defence while Donie Smith and Cian McKeon tried everything they could

in attack. It was not Enda Smith’s day. There were reports that he was ill and that may have affected his performance on the day. They needed him at full tilt but it was no to be. One more hurdle for Pearses to jump to re-write the history books. In their way are Roscommon Gaels. The best two teams in the championship are in the final now.

Teams and Scorers Pádraig Pearses: Paul Whelan; Shane Carty, Anthony Butler, Mark Richardson; Gavin Downey, David Murray, Ronan Daly (1-2); Niall Carty, Conor Daly (0-2); Paul Carey (0-2), Lorcan Daly, Niall Daly (0-1); Emmett Kelly (0-1), Hubert Darcy (1-1), Conor Payne. Subs: Tom Butler for Kelly (19), Shane Mulvey for Downey (61), Sean Ryan and Alan Duffy for Butler and Payne (67) Boyle: Robert Kearney; Killian Cox, Conor Flanagan, Michael Hanmore; Evan McGrath, Sean Purcell, Tadgh McKenna; Enda Smith, Kieran Cox (0-1); Dylan East, Cian McKeon (0-5, 2 frees), Jim Suffin; Donie Smith (0-7, 6 frees), Mark O’Connor (1-0), Mark O’Donoghue. Subs: Roch Hanmore for ODonoghue (21), Seamus Keane for Kieran Cox (43), Gareth Gilmartin for Suffin (54), Colin Goldrick for O’Connor (60). Referee: Padraig Tiernan

Stat Attack Wides: Pearses 5 (3 first half ) Boyle 4 (2 first half ) Red cards: Pearses 3 (David Murray 34, Lorcan Daly 46 (*), Conor Daly (62) Boyle 0 Black cards: Pearses 1 (Lorcan Daly) Boyle 0 Yellow cards: Pearses 9 (David Murray x 2, Conor Daly x 2, Paul Carey, Lorcan Daly (*), Hubert Darcy, Conor Payne, Tom Butler) Boyle 2 (Seanie Purcell, Mark O’Connor) (*) Denotes disputed by Pearses. Boyle’s Cian McKeon beats David Murray of Pearses to the ball during the Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC Semi-Final at Dr. Hyde Park. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Man of the Match: Niall Daly (Pádraig Pearses)

Roscommon People Friday 04 October 2019