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I was SO disappointed on Monday night… I know, I know. Can I get you anything? SO disappointed! They weren’t great, I’ll grant you that, but they’re good honest people, and sure it’s something to watch… Something to watch! Something to watch! It’s more important than that! The nation is invested in it! Well, I wouldn’t go that far… SO disappointed! I can see you’re still upset from Monday night…can I get you anything?

What an anti-climax. D-listers running around a jungle, starving with the hunger, boring me…not entertaining me… Oh! I thought you meant Ireland v Denmark on Monday night. You idiot!

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SCAR INJURY I was injured in a road traffic accident last year. My friend was driving too fast and he crashed the car when he failed to take a sharp bend on the road. I was not seriously injured but I have been left with a noticeable scar on my leg. My friend recently remarked that I may be entitled to compensation to cover some extra plastic surgery that I hope to undergo to improve the appearance of my leg. Is this true? Please advise me. It is not uncommon for a person who suffers an injury in a road traffic accident or otherwise to be left with scar tissue which forms after the injury heals. If the scar is the result of an injury received due to the negligence of another, you should be entitled to compensation.

SO disappointed! Look, it’s not over yet… It’s not going to get any better! Did you not see it on Monday…not over yet! That’s the problem! It’s going to drag on and on and on…. Look, these are honest to goodness people, trying their best, trying to give us some entertainment, some escapism from our busy lives on a Monday night…and, fair enough, you were underwhelmed…but they tried… Running around aimlessly across a vast area of ground…tongues hanging out! Hey, a bit harsh! Dunno why I’m surprised that they disappoint me so much. I hardly know any of them! It’s not like they’re big stars! Not true! They’re elite league, some of them! And they weren’t THAT aimless. And what do you mean tongues hanging out…

don’t we want them to give everything for the cause? Could YOU do any better? Elite league! They’re D-listers! There’s a few of them in the Premier League! Look, Mick can turn it around. We’re still in with a shout. The play-offs! Don’t be too hard on the boys in green… The boys in green? I’ve been talking about I’m A Celebrity! Wha’? Monday night. I’m A Celebrity started!

What we liked… The Government has signed the contract for the National Broadband Plan, saying it’s a green light for the rollout of high-speed broadband to about 540,000 premises around the country. It’s been a long time coming; hopefully, this project will now proceed at pace and without any more controversy.

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I know who’s to blame…those clowns! Ant and Dec? No! the FAI! Oh. Well, you may have a point there. Still, we’re in the play-offs… Ah yeah, I guess there’s still hope. So, who are we playing? Slovakia! Okay, so we win that and we’re in Euro 2020! Come on you boys in green! I’m cheering up already! Eh…not quite…win THAT and we’re in a play-off final. Oh dear… Against Bosnia…or Northern Ireland. Oh dear. My nerves won’t be able for that… Ah you’ll be grand. No, my nerves! I’ll ask again…can I get you anything? Yeah, I’m a celebrity…get me out of here! Seriously…you’re leaving? Well, maybe one pint…and look what’s on the telly! Ask the barman to turn up Ant & Dec…we all need a smile. Why would he turn up Ant & Dec…sure he has his own Statler & Waldorf from the Muppet Show here!

What we didn’t like… PIC OF THE WEEK… Together(ness)! Helen and Mick Donnelly were pictured at a Ros Go Run presentation social in The Village Inn, Loughglynn recently. Pic: Mick McCormack

The Republic of Ireland failed in their bid to secure automatic qualification for Euro 2020, drawing against Denmark when a win was required. Oh well, on now to the play-offs…

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On a lighter note…I see where I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is back. I haven’t watched it yet, although I am aware of Irish interest in the form of Nadine Coyle and Andrew Maxwell. Knock it you may, but it gets a huge audience… it’s escapism at this time of year every year…and that’s especially welcome in this Brexit-weary era! Anyone for bug soup?

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PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor

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The decision to close the Cuisle Centre is highly questionable. The manner in which it is being done is appalling. There is a major rally in Roscommon Town this Saturday (starting at 1 pm). We need to attend, in huge numbers. Time is ticking here. I am totally unconvinced by the utterly conflicting reasons put forward by the IWA for the closure. As for Minister Finian McGrath, his has been an utterly hapless contribution, in keeping with much of his Inspector Clouseau-esque period as minister! Far from offering any hope for the service-users and staff, he has hidden behind a wall of waffle. Let’s make our views known this Saturday – and then intensify the fight over the coming days.

Another legend is gone. The word is shamefully overused these days… but not when it is used to describe Brendan Grace, Gay Byrne and now…Niall Toibin. Niall Toibin was a supremely talented man…a great comedian and a very versatile actor with a fantastic body of work to his name. I saw him live in stand-up in Cavan maybe thirty years ago…and he was brilliant. If Brendan Grace, Gaybo and Niall are together in Heaven now, it’s some fun…

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facilities which have been developed at Creggs Rugby Club. I was in Creggs last week (chatting to Joe Dolan about his new pub venture in the village) and the superb sporting facility truly stands out as a monument to vision, hard work and community support. Current President Aidan Farrell, his predecessor Padraic Deane – and everyone involved at committee level, behind the scenes and elsewhere – all deserve great credit. They also deserve to enjoy this weekend’s celebrations. There are a number of matches in Creggs on Saturday (see our sports section) and the official opening of the new facilities at 4.30 pm (before the firsts’ play Buccaneers). That night, guests will gather in the Abbey Hotel for the club’s Dinner Dance. Well done to all concerned.

Denis steps in… “Who’s been sitting in MY chair?” Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice might well have asked – on two occasions recently – when the Tonight Show with Ivan and Matt came on. It was Denis Naughten (both times)…a surge by the former minister! We thought Michael Fitz was the undisputed King of the Virgin Media studio. What’s going on? (And when will Eugene Murphy get the call? To be continued).

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If you are retired and have lots of spare time, here’s a hobby which I would like to recommend: you could spend half a day every day trying to contact your local bank. It’s fun, it’s relatively cheap…and you might hear some so-so music along the way. When I tried to call a local bank earlier this week, the ‘computer’ asked me to press more buttons than Deputy Niall Collins does on an average Thursday. Finally, as is the norm these days, a fairly disinterested person in Dublin answered…and, after poking about in

my business, eventually connected me with the bank, which is of course only a minute or two up the street from where I was ringing. Yeah, I know, should have walked…

Free advice… This week’s ‘Free advice to TDs’ corner: If you’re the TD sitting beside an opposition leader during one of those very important (and not at all superficial) Dáil exchanges, there is one thing – above all else – that you must remember. Always maintain a serious (furrowed brow) expression when your leader is speaking. He/she is invariably incredulous at the Government’s latest action or inaction…and is making a sober point. So if you’re the TD silently sitting next to your leader, always maintain that straight face. This is (a) to give extra gravitas to your leader’s contribution; (b) to ensure no complacency on the other side; (c) because of the TV cameras. If your leader cracks a dry joke, you are free to laugh, but not to the extent that it lightens the mood too much, or undermines the seriousness and solemnity of what he/she is saying. If your leader cracks a hilarious and original one-liner, please report this extraordinary development immediately!

Lightbulb moment (Part 2) My item last week on the broken street light in Abbey Street proved to be a ‘guiding light’ for another reader. This reader writes: “Regarding your ‘Lightbulb moment?’ piece in your column last week, it’s great to see you highlighting such issues, issues which the Council seems to ignore!” The reader continues: “I wish residents, business people or someone from the local schools would follow the lead of the reader who contacted you and highlight the lack of lights at the pedestrian (Zebra) crossing at the junction of Convent Road and roundabout leading onto Abbey Street, Galway Road & Circular Road. “At night – and in poor weather conditions any time of day – I have

seen drivers simply drive past this dangerous place when people are waiting to cross – and in some case even when pedestrians are crossing. “All these lights have been out since at least the summer. This is not the first time this situation has prevailed. I hope the Council will address it”.

Pothole poser Hot on the heels of the ‘lights brigade’ comes the ‘pothole protestors’…a reader has been in touch to highlight a section of a much-used road in the county town, the condition of which is driving him ‘potty’. This ‘concerned Roscommon citizen’ is referring to the road into the Centre Point Retail Park in Roscommon Town, which (as our photograph shows) is sporting a very large pothole. “This hole has been there for over a year now” the reader says. “When will the Council sort it out? The town would like an answer!” To paraphrase the old joke, we hope the Council will ‘look into’ it…

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Roscommon properties searched in CAB raids Properties in County Roscommon were searched last Thursday morning (14th) as part of a major Criminal Assets Bureau operation in which Rolex watches, designer handbags, cars, cash, and drugs paraphernalia were seized. CAB, assisted by the Garda Emergency Response Unit, Garda Regional Armed Support and local officers, carried out a total of twenty-one searches across counties Longford, Offaly, Laois, Westmeath, Tipperary, Cavan, Roscommon and Dublin. The searches were part of an operation targeting an organised criminal group involved in the sale and supply of controlled drugs in the Longford area. A man in his 20s was arrested by local Gardaí under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud) Offences Act, 2001. The following items were seized in the raids: a 191 Ford Focus; two 181 Ford Focus’; a 181 Ford Ranger; two 161 Ford Focus’; a TuffMac car trailer; a car towing dolly; three Rolex watches; designer handbags; €18,600 in cash; counterfeit €20 notes; financial documents; computers and mobile phones; drugs paraphernalia.

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Information morning at Roscommon Cancer Support A lymphoedema and prostate cancer information morning will take place at Roscommon Cancer Support Services in Vita House, Roscommon town this Saturday (23rd). At 10 am, Norah Kyne, chartered physiotherapist and specialist in lymphedema, will be giving advice and offering support on living with and reducing the risks of lymphoedema. This will be followed at 12 pm by a talk by Dr. Eamonn Rodgers, who will be discussing prostate cancer and what men need to know about the disease. For more information please call 090-6625898.

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“incessant coverage and abuse” allegedly levelled at her former party colleague, and asked if “she (Bailey) was a man, if she would have got it,” (the ‘it’ I assume being either the ‘abuse,’ or the ‘coverage’ or both); so I had to comment. Indeed I had to ask if perhaps Senator Mulherin is actually genuinely concerned for her ‘friend’ or if she’s using the whole mess as an excuse to garner a few column inches for herself…given her own er, discord with the meeja! It’s possible Ms. Mulherin, (she of the 130 phone calls allegedly made from her Leinster House phone to an individual in Kenya, which, according to her weren’t ‘personal,’ controversy…yeah… insert raised eyebrow emoji here), is trying to place a more sinister spin on the Bailey outcome. And if that’s the case, then in my opinion that’s as shameful as it is ludicrous! But, for the sake of balance here, I must mention

that Ms. Mulherin did pay back those phone charges in full, however, it’s clear from her hostile utterances that the Senator’s still miffed at the meeja attention surrounding the whole affair. But I digress…back to Ms. Bailey…and let me say that if you were to pay any attention to Senator Mulherin’s ‘if she was a man’ reference, (and for the record, I don’t), you’d be forgiven for thinking there was some kind of ‘sexist’ motive behind Maria’s removal, when in fact, there isn’t. Let me try to put things in perspective here for you, Michelle. I believe Maria Bailey was deselected because she made a number of very bad decisions and ill-advised choices. She waited way too long before she dropped her case against the hotel, and by doing this, it was she, and she alone, who allowed the saga to drag on as long as it did. Then, by creating what I can

Why I believe KBC bank chief Johan Thijs would make a great panto villain! We’re well into silly panto season readers, (oh no we’re not), and, as we all know, in order to be a roaring success, every panto production needs a realistic baddie…enter stage left Johan Thijs! Yep, in my opinion, given his disgracefully impudent, disrespectful and callous ‘move on’ remarks regarding the tracker mortgage scandal, rendering this offensive man to find the whole episode “annoying,” I believe that KBC Group’s chief executive would make a perfectly wicked ‘boo, hiss’ villain! Am I right? Yes folks, last week, in what I’d describe as being a typically classic strutting and scheming panto moment, Mr. Thijs insulted everyone who has either been overcharged on their mortgage or who has lost their homes as a result of the controversy with his comments. And you know what? He didn’t even have the decency to place them into a

fake feelgood PR-induced coma first! Now, while Fianna Fáil’s finance spokesperson Michael McGrath has reportedly described Mr. Thijs’ comments as being “ill-judged, illinformed and deeply hurtful,” I’d like to go one step further and say the latter’s choice of words were a classic case of intrinsic indifference towards his fellow human beings. Okay, Thijs has since apologised, but it’s too little too late, and this insensitive individual should understand that the banks took money belonging to innocent people – and they broke the rules while they did it. Therefore, instead of expecting that we all/the country should have ‘dispensed with the issue by now’ my suggestion to Mr. Thijs would be that he might take his own advice and, ‘move on’…to another profession. Specifically something that doesn’t involve him dealing with people.

only describe as being a publicist’s nightmare, Maria took part in that now infamous interview with Sean O’Rourke, without what appears to be any preparation whatsoever. In doing this Michelle, your BFF placed her foot firmly in her own mouth… but she didn’t stop there…oh no. Instead of holding her hands up, immediately declaring how terribly sorry she was, and how stupid she felt, before promptly shutting up, Maria poured petrol onto the fire, setting in motion the string of events that perpetuated her own downfall. Simples! Yes Michelle, what happened to Maria Bailey had nothing got to do with the fact that she’s a female, nay, it had everything to do with the fact she acted foolishly and she was naïve...or vacuous. (You decide, readers). However, as Maria now takes time out to reflect on her future, I’d like to wish both herself and her family the very best!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It’s showtime folks! Yes, if you want to feel truly Christmassy, I suggest you pay a visit to our beautiful county town. Why? Because it’s cosy, it’s friendly, and it’s got everything you could ever want by way of a plethora of shops, restaurants, hotels, jewellers, hair and beauty salons, supermarkets and the farmers’ market…oh and free parking; all topped off with a fabulous, fun, festive atmosphere that I for one can’t get enough of. As a ‘Christmas junkie,’ (my granddaughter’s words), each year, I tend to get over-enthusiastic when, upon entering the roundabout into Roscommon town, I notice the Christmas lights height notice (apparently aimed at drivers of large vehicles) and that for me hails the onset of the festive season. It also gives me permission to start acting like a Magpie, and buy up every sparkly, glittery, twinkly and flashy bauble I can get my hands on; much to the amusement of he-who-thinks-he’s-the-boss! Yep, I’m pathetic. In addition, as Roscommon town plays host to some of the loveliest of shop fronts around the country, all displaying an impressive array of creativity and dedication aimed at keeping shoppers closer to home, I’d like to remind readers to remain loyal, shop local and keep the money, as well as the jobs, in Roscommon. This of course applies countywide. Remember, our local stores’ survival may depend on the benefits of the additional revenue they receive in the run-up to the festive season; so do give them a chance!

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It has been confirmed that Rosemary Keogh, the CEO of the Irish Wheelchair Association, and fellow executive members will appear in front of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health later today (Thursday) regarding the closure of Cuisle Holiday Centre. Speaking ahead of the meeting, Committee chairman, Dr. Michael Harty TD said the proposed closure had “sparked protests and is causing serious and understandable concern”. He said: “We want to hear from the Irish Wheelchair Association on this issue and question the reasons behind the proposed closure, the repercussions of this decision on staff and guests and plans for alternative services”. The meeting comes ahead of a planned march and rally by Save Cuisle campaigners in Ros-

common town this Saturday. Cllr. Tony Waldron welcomed news of the IWA’s appearance in front of the Health Committee earlier this week. “I want to sincerely thank all my colleagues at Roscommon County Council for their unanimous support of my notice of motion in this regard. I further want to thank all Oireachtas members in our constituency and nationwide who have been in contact with me. “I’d also like to thank Senator Dr. Keith Swanick for the excellent support in highlighting this shocking and unfair dilemma which is affecting our community. “Up to €2 million in State funding has gone into the development of the centre and it is unacceptable and downright criminal to consider closing it in such a callous, cynical and cold manner,” he said. Cllr. Orla Leyden said she looked forward to “a full questioning of the CEO of the IWA, Rose-

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TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 Roscommon County Council has decided to close the road set out in the schedule hereunder for the periods and the reason speciﬁed. Road to be closed: L1625 at Runnabrackan & Creeve Townlands, Oran, Co. Roscommon. Alternative Routes: Via the L1622/N60 and vice versa. Period of Closure: From Monday 25th November 2019 at 8.00am to Friday 20th December 2019 at 5.00pm. Reason for Road Closure: To facilitate the Construction of Side Road No. 3 on the N60 Oran Road Project. Shane Tiernan, Director of Services

mary Keogh” by local Oireachtas members. Looking ahead to today’s meeting, Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins says the IWA had a number of questions to answer regarding funding approved by the HSE in 2017. “Minister Finian McGrath stated to me that he met with the Irish Wheelchair Association in July 2017. He stated the IWA had been approved €65,000 by the Board of the IWA to commence immediate fire safety issues at the Cuisle Holiday Centre. However, the organisation required the balance of funding of €423,862 by the end of September 2017. “Minister McGrath also advised me that he had been informed that the HSE Head of Operations for Disability Services approved this necessary funding at that time”. Senator Hopkins said the information provided by Minister McGrath raised a number of questions.

The ‘Save Cuisle’ campaign continues apace this Saturday afternoon with a march and rally set taking place in Roscommon town. Those attending the event are asked to meet at Áras an Chontae (Roscommon County Council offices) at 1 pm with the march proceeding via the Galway Road roundabout, through Abbey Street and Church Street and onto Main Street ahead of a rally in The Square. Speakers will include Oireachtas members, service users, a staff spokesperson and Council Cathaoirleach Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice. Danny Burke will MC the event. Campaigner and Cuisle Holiday Centre employee, Noel Brennan said the Irish Wheelchair Association had so far given “very mixed messages” and that Cuisle’s closure would impact both guests and the wider community. The Save Cuisle Support Group is calling on the IWA to postpone the closure and explore alternative solutions to keep the holiday resort open. Noel added: “It is crucial that IWA members, staff and the local community are consulted as to the future of Cuisle. “Together we can find a workable solution and ensure that this important facility remains at the heart of our community. We are calling on everyone who cherishes vibrant local communities to come out and join our rally on Saturday. Vital services in rural Ireland such as Cuisle must be protected”. The organisers have asked those attending the march to park their vehicles at other locations in the town and walk to the meeting point in order to reserve parking in the Roscommon County Council offices for wheelchair users.

Ladies get ‘inked’ to promote campaign  DAN DOONER

‘Save Cuisle’ campaigners Sarah Brennan and Margo Hannon display their #savecuisle tattoos with Inksane tattoo artist Chris.

Two members of the Save Cuisle campaign have taken their commitment to the cause to a whole new level after they were tattooed with the slogan #savecuisle recently. Sarah Brennan and Margo Hannon braved the needle at Inksane in Athlone to promote the hard work of their fellow campaigners and the ongoing fight to keep the accessible holiday centre in Donamon open. Sarah said it was the least she could do to promote the cause. “One of the things is that there is this campaign team that is working really hard behind the scenes. Nobody will know just how hard this team is working. The tattoo is a visual representation of the lengths the team is willing to go to in order to show our support and oppose closure of Cuisle,” she said.

Members demand IWA EGM  PAUL HEALY

A number of Irish Wheelchair Association members have signed a registered letter requesting an EGM of the IWA to be held. The letter was sent to Rosemary Keogh, CEO, IWA on Tuesday, with signatures from 71 IWA members from around the country. The letter calls on the Directors of the Board of the Irish Wheelchair Association to call an Extraordinary General Meeting to discuss the IWA Board decision to close Cuisle Holiday

Resort “without consultation with stakeholders and IWA members”; To reverse the decision to close Cuisle and “take necessary actions/public announcement to repair the obvious damage to members, staff and IWA itself”; To interrogate the recently announced ‘Hotel model’ referred to in the press which “never came before an IWA AGM or EGM and which is not contained in the IWA current Strategic Plan”. Cllr. Orla Leyden says she was happy to be in a position to support IWA members who had

asked her to assist them in the calling of this EGM. She said: “The members, and indeed other stakeholders, should have been consulted before this on the IWA’s plan to close Cuisle and on the introduction of a ‘hotel model’ which is being proposed by IWA CEO and Board without a policy being adopted by IWA members. The IWA CEO and Board are acting without a mandate”. Cllr. Leyden added that she was disappointed that the IWA CEO and Board did not themselves convene an EGM.

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The big Christmas Lights switch-on is this Sunday! Roscommon town’s Christmas lights will shine brightly from Sunday, November the 24th with the ‘switch-on’ set for 5 pm in the Town Square. Santa has agreed to travel to Roscommon once again to perform the formal duties! Roscommon Christmas Light Committee have been busy over the past number of weeks, checking lights, doing repairs and putting up the lights on Sunday mornings.

The committee endeavours to add a few new features every year and Dermot Hughes (Chairperson) of the Light Committee said that a few new features will be on show this year. Dermot urges the public to turn out again in big numbers this year to show their support for the volunteers who make Roscommon the envy of many other towns. Members of Roscommon Chamber will again

provide hot chocolate on Main Street, Roscommon Town before the ‘switch-on’. Molloy’s Artisan Bakery, Gleeson’s Townhouse, Rogue & Co., The Good Place, Comfy Café, Regan’s Restaurant, Jackson’s Restaurant and Peppermill Restaurant have come together to provide a little treat for young and old. Don’t forget your coat and festive hat on the night…

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HAC concern over Rehab Unit delay Roscommon Hospital Action Committee (HAC) has sought clarity from the HSE on the status of the Rehabilitation Unit planned at Roscommon University Hospital. Cllr. Valerie Byrne stated: “Its obvious lack of pace is not just frustrating, but also downright intolerable. “Concerns in relation to the slow progress of this project have already been highlighted and yet the HSE and estates continue to prolong the process and frustrate all stakeholders”. In May 2015, €7.5m was sanctioned by the Department of Health for the rehabilitation unit. In October 2016, a design team was put in place to deliver the design for Stage One of the process. The Stage One design is not yet complete, the HAC says. Cllr. Byrne said: “We are at a loss as to understand how three years later the design for Stage One is not

yet complete”. She also requested clarity in relation to the budget for the project as €1m was sanctioned for design stage one and further funding thereafter. “The people of Roscommon are frustrated at the lack of pace and urgency shown by the HSE and estates in progressing this project and have demand-

ed in their recent letter to the Estates Department at the HSE, to outline as a matter of urgency the proposed timetable for the design and build schedule for the Rehabilitation Unit. “The Roscommon Hospital Action Committee (HAC) will also meet Health Minister Simon Harris shortly to discuss this and other issues”.

Creggs Charity Walk meeting tonight A meeting will take place in O’Roarke’s Bar, Creggs on Thursday night, November the 21st at 9 pm to organise this year’s Creggs Charity Walk, which takes place on St. Stephen’s Day. A total of €7,305.50 raised from the 2018 event was recently distributed. Danny’s First Steps received €5,161.60, Creggs Senior Citizens received €658 and both Galway Hospice and Mayo/Roscommon Hospice received €743 each. So get your walking boots on this St. Stephen’s Day and help some local good causes!

newsbriefs Table quiz in aid of Knockcroghery NS A fun table quiz in aid of Knockcroghery NS will take place in Murray’s Bar at 9 pm this Saturday (23rd). There will be a raffle with super spot prizes on the night. Teams of four cost €40 and can be made up on the night. All support very welcome. Anne Keane, Mags Rattigan and Mary Hanley pictured at the Convent of Mercy Class of ’79 Reunion in the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon. Pic: Mick McCormack

Lough Croan – The lake of the swarthy cow To the passer-by, Lough Croan, which is situated in south Roscommon, is a noticeable site for a multitude of bird-life especially during the winter months when the land that makes up this site floods and forms as a turlough. Not as noticeable to the passer-by is the rich folklore this landscape holds that is well-known to the people who live here. Indeed, when one throws into the picture the history and archaeology of this fertile landscape that has been farmed for countless generations it becomes apparent how unique this place really is. On Tuesday, November the 26th, at 1.30 pm in Dysart Community Centre, the Dysart Rural Men’s Group have organised a talk about an archaeological survey that occurred at Lough Croan last year at

a previously unrecorded monument. This talk will be delivered by Daniel Curley, a native of Taughmaconnell who is a 3th Year PhD candidate in the Department of Archaeology, NUI Galway and manager of Rathcroghan Visitor Centre in Tulsk. Daniel visited Lough Croan as part of his research and this work may now shed light on understanding this site further and the importance of it for the O’Kelly family whose name is synonymous over a long period of time here. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear Daniel talk about his recent findings and will allow people to meet the Dysart Rural Men’s Group who have completed numerous projects within the local community. This is a free event and everyone is welcome.

N61 BALLYMURRAY TO KNOCKCROGHERY ROAD PROJECT

Roscommon County Council, with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland is progressing the Planning & Design of the N61 Ballymurray to Knockcroghery Road Project. Roscommon County Council have appointed Roughan & O’ Donovan – Aecom Alliance to advance the project through the planning and design phases in conjunction with Roscommon National Roads Regional Office who undertook the initial development of the project.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION NO. 2 – STAGE 1 OPTION SELECTION will take place in

Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th of November 2019, between the hours of 1pm and 8pm. For additional project information, or to complete the comment form online, please visit the project webpage at http://www.roscommoncoco.ie/en/Services/ Roads/Publications-and-Information/ Roscommon National Roads Regional Office, Racecourse Road, Roscommon, F42 WY23 P: 090 6627004 E: N61BK@roscommonnrdo.ie

Consulting Engineer: Roughan & O’Donovan – Aecom Alliance Arena House, Arena Road, Sandyford, Dublin, D18 V8P6

Remembrance Mass for County Council staff A Mass for deceased Roscommon County Council staff and members has been arranged for this Friday (22nd) at 6 pm in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon town. Refreshments will be served at the Roscommon County Council Offices, Áras an Chontae following Mass. All welcome.

Donations of clothing, footwear, toys, ornaments, etc. for the Simon Community are invited each Friday from 2 pm to 5 pm at Kilkerrin Pastoral Centre or Clonberne Parochial House (no electrical items please). Collection of heavy furniture or larger items can be arranged. Call 093-45989 for more information.

The Option Selection Phase has commenced and Route Corridor Options have been developed within the study area. Please note that the current study area for the project is larger than what was presented at the First Public Consultation in March 2018. This second non-statutory public consultation is seeking feedback on the Route Corridor Options presented to assist the design team in their decision making process, when further reﬁning the corridor options and selecting the emerging preferred route.

Ballintubber Ladies Club is holding its annual Christmas Cake Sale in Kenny’s Lounge, Ballintubber after Masses this Saturday and Sunday (23rd and 24th) and, as usual, all proceeds raised will go toward the club’s annual Christmas Party. The Ballintubber Ladies Club’s annual Christmas Party will be held in Kenny’s Lounge, Ballintubber on Friday, December 6th after 7 pm Mass and all are welcome.

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‘Let Love Shine a Light’ for Hospice Mayo/Roscommon Hospice invites you to sponsor a light for a friend or family member – living or deceased – to shine on the Tree of Light in Knock over the Christmas period. Cards representing the lights are available from local pharmacies, Hospice shops, Knock Shrine, Hospice support groups and by contacting 094-9388666. The official tree-lighting ceremony will take place in Knock on Sunday, December 1st at 6 pm following the annual Memorial Walk.

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Castlerea Community & Family Resource Centre’s family drop-in clinic takes place in Riverside House from 9.30 am to 12 pm 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 0864615537.

Council’s Budget for 2020 approved Roscommon County Council’s Budget for 2020, which was approved on Monday and includes no increase in rates, was welcomed by all eighteen councillors and described as “balanced, fair and transparent” by CEO Eugene Cummins. A number of risks including

the impact of rates valuation tribunal appeals, and the end of the service level agreement with Irish Water in 2022, were identified at Monday’s Budget meeting. Director of Services Martin Lydon said Roscommon County Council was expected to be ahead of its housing

unit targets for Rebuilding Ireland. Director of Services for Transport, Shane Tiernan, provided an update on the N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue road project which he said could cost up to €190 million over the three years.

Breastfeeding peer support in Castlerea Castlerea Community & Family Resource Centre presents a breastfeeding peer support group on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month from 10.30 am to 12 pm in the Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea. For more information, contact Martina on 086-1711394.

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Denis Naughten TD has confirmed that a new back-up air ambulance service is to be based beside Roscommon University Hospital (RUH) from this week. The service, which is to act as a back-up service to the Air Corps to facilitate training of its staff, will see ‘Irish Community Rapid Response’ base an air ambulance

helicopter beside RUH for four days per month for an initial four-month period. “As we are all aware, there have been concerns expressed in the past by Defence Force personnel regarding the staffing of the Air Corps service at Custume Barracks in Athlone. As a result of those concerns I have been engaging with

Government to secure an emergency air ambulance service for our region”. The Roscommon-Galway TD states that the core objective is not just to maintain the existing level of emergency air ambulance service but to see it expanded to cater for more patients and over a longer period of time, specifically at night.

Christmas Coffee Morning in aid of Western Alzheimers A Christmas Coffee Morning will be held in aid of Western Alzheimers in Roscommon Golf Club on this Saturday. Roscommon senior football team manager Anthony Cunningham will be special guest on the day. We invite you to join us in Roscommon Golf

Club from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm on Saturday, November the 23rd. Come along, meet up with friends and enjoy a cuppa. Christmas Cards will be on sale and our St. Stephen’s Day Charity Walk will be launched. We will have a Foxford Woollen Mills lambs-

wool scarf available for sale, designed in a solid grey Herringbone, which was made in Foxford. All proceeds in support of Western Alzheimers services locally. Also, social tea dancing continues in Hannon’s Hotel on Wednesdays from 2-4 pm.

Festive events in Elphin Elphin Special Events Committee would like to announce a special addition this year to our already wonderful Christmas lights display; our locally made and painted crib. We now have to purchase the figurines for the crib and they are very costly, so we are running a number of events to raise much needed funds. Our annual Table Quiz will be held next Saturday night, November the 23rd at 10 pm sharp in ‘An Bothar Rua’. We have doubled our first prize which now stands at €200. Raffle and spot prizes on the night. We are holding a car wash at Elphin Fire Station on Saturday, December the 7th starting at 10 am and running until 2 pm. The committee would love you to join us for the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus on Friday, the 29th of November at 7 pm. Our local choir will sing carols to put us in the Christmas mood and Santa himself will switch on the lights.

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Perils of the Internet: Onus is on parents to wise up A recent high profile trial in this State brought to the surface many talking points, not least the free availability of extreme violence and pornography which is a couple of clicks away on every smartphone in the country. I have a feeling that many parents are not aware of the stuff that is flying around on the Internet every day of the week. Some of the stuff that is appearing on Whatsapp and other facilities that are available on any smartphone is truly frightening and disturbing. For example, this week images of the injuries suffered by a 13-year-old girl who was attacked in Fermanagh were widely available and being passed on by hundreds of thousands of people. Last year a video of a person who was killed in an accident on the M50 was widely circulated. Every day, violent rows and every kind of extreme sexual and violent behaviour is shared – and it goes around like wildfire. It’s only the tip of the iceberg as hundreds of these messages and videos are shared every single day, without any censorship at all. That’s quite apart from all the porn and violent sites that are just a click away as well. Most mature adults would be able to deal with this carry-on without too much bother, but God only knows what effect it is having on young people. I hear

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politicians appealing for restrictions on these major companies – which is an honourable stance to take – but that ship has sailed a long time ago. Restricting them here would be impossible unless the same restrictions were to apply in every other country as well. The responsibility for this stuff being seen by young people has to be with

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parents. Buying a smartphone for a 10 to 12 year old is not a good idea if it is not monitored strictly. They are powerful mini-laptops in your pocket. That’s not even to mention the whole vexed question of bullying. A report this week reveals that most of the online bullying that goes on among school going kids happens at night. So when your little darlings go up the stairs at night with their smartphone in their hand, anything could be happening. I know that it’s scary, but it’s a reality. Social media has been a phenomenon of the modern age. Applications like Twitter, Whatsapp, Facebook and all the others have some great advantages and have been a very positive addition to many people’s lives in this era of instant news. There is a very dark side to it too – that’s the reality. Parents just have to take responsibility for what their kids are looking at. Expecting the politicians to do it isn’t the answer. In the next month there will be many requests from young people for their parents to buy them a smartphone for Christmas. It would be wise to stop and think about the responsibility having that phone brings. Most kids are okay and well adjusted and unlikely to do anything very serious, but there are those who would be adversely affected by looking at this material.

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RTÉ climate coverage unfair on rural Ireland – Fitzmaurice

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice says RTÉ’s climate change coverage is unfairly singling out rural Ireland for criticism as well as highlighting “unrealistic measures” to combat climate change. “People have to live and work in rural Ireland. It cannot be totally sacrificed for people who live within the boundary of the M50 or other large cities. “There is plenty of talk about planting, planting and more planting but a lot of plantings are being held up at the moment because of European court rulings and objections by so-called environmentalists. “Are we going to see rural towns and villages decimated because nobody wants to live in the shadows of countless forests of Sitka Spruce?”

He added: “In the past week, we already have seen how this Government is content to wipe out the midlands by backing the closure of two peat-powered plants at the end of 2020 – in an effort to get a gold star from Europe for their efforts. “This is despite the fact that Germany has just put a plan in place to phase out over 80 power plants which use black coal over the next 18 years or so. “If this Government is allowed to continue on its current course, it will transform rural Ireland into a wilderness to act as a carbon sink for the rest of the country. “People in rural Ireland are fed up of this Government’s lack of action when it comes to losing key employers and services, with

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Denis Naughten TD will push for changes to the Finance Bill this week, seeking the introduction of enhanced tax incentives for those who invest in business and job creation at the Bord na Mona workshops and the sites of the power stations at Lough Ree and West Offaly. The Roscommon Galway TD said: “While the appointment of Mr. Kieran Mulvey as the Just Transition Commissioner and the work of the government is welcome, we must also encourage private sector investment in our region to create long-term sustainable jobs by supporting existing companies to expand as well as new start-up companies.

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little or no effort being made to replace them. “And then, to top it all off, they are faced with the national broadcaster continuously pointing the finger at rural Ireland when it comes to climate change. “It is high time that a stop is put to the vilification of rural Ireland and agriculture in this manner,” Fitzmaurice concluded.

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Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There were good numbers on offer at Roscommon Mart in the past week with a steady trade in last Friday’s cattle sale as well as the weanling sale on Tuesday. Wednesday’s sheep sale saw a strong demand for both lambs and cast ewes. “There will be a special sale of heifers this Friday (22nd) at 11 am with 64 pens on offer as well as bullocks and dry cows. Friday, November 29th will see an end of month special sale of bullocks, heifers and dry cows with bookings accepted until 5 pm today (Thursday). “There will also be an end of month special sale of weanlings on Tuesday next (26th) at 5 pm and bookings are also accepted until 5 pm today. “Sheep sales, meanwhile, continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs and cast ewes. Please note that all sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID Tag set”.

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“There were 800 cattle on offer last Thursday with a sharper trade prevailing for all classes of stock on offer. The heifer ring reported a good clearance with breeding heifers in strong demand, while the weanling rings reported good demand this week with northern customers, feedlots and agents along with a good attendance of farmers driving the trade. Breeding stock runners and the dry cow rings reported good clearances also. “Cows with calves at foot made from €1,080 to €1,680 per head. Springers made from €780 to €1,490 per head. There were good numbers of runners on offer again this week with Hereford and Angus crosses making from €250 to €550 and Continental lots making up to €825. “There were 250 bullocks on offer at Monday’s sale and the younger cattle were an improved trade this week with a good attendance of customers present. “Sales continue at Castlerea Mart on today (21st) with our weekly sale of heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am”.

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NBP ‘to transform rural Ireland’ – Denis Independent TD Denis Naughten, who was centrally involved in the National Broadband project up to his resignation as Communications Minister last year, has said that this week’s approval of the Plan will “transform rural Ireland”. It will provide an opportunity to bring new families and new investment into our local communities, Deputy Naughten said. On Tuesday, the Government signed the contract for the National Broadband Plan with National Broadband Ireland, the company that will deliver the project. The initiative will see the rolling out of high-speed broadband to the 1.1 million people living and working in the nearly 540,000 premises nationally, including 100,000 businesses and farms, and over 600 schools, where commercial operators

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Fine Gael Senators Frank Feighan and Maura Hopkins were delighted that the National Broadband Plan contract has finally been signed. Senator Hopkins said that the approval of the National Broadband Plan by Government is a major step forward in delivering high-speed broadband to rural communities. She stated: “Each and every week, people across Roscommon and Galway are in contact with me about the lack of good quality broadband in their area. Today is a big step in broadband roll-out for all of these communities. “I am particularly pleased that the west is the first area in which works will begin. This is very positive news for people across Roscommon and Galway. “This roll-out will deliver infrastructure which will transform rural Ireland in the same way that rural electrification did in the past”. Senator Frank Feighan said: “This is a landmark day for rural Ireland. The Government has signed a

contract for the National Broadband Plan, which will see investment of €76m to bring high-speed broadband to more than 19,000 homes across County Roscommon. “The work will start immediately, with roll-out of broadband within eight weeks of Tuesday’s contract signing. Over 90% of premises in the State will have access to high-speed broadband within four years”.

Opposition TDs Opposition TDs in Roscommon/Galway perhaps predictably struck a note of caution. Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy claimed that rural areas of Galway and Roscommon may not benefit from the National Broadband Plan (NBP) until 2027 – and warned commercial operators are already queuing up to challenge the government’s National Broadband Plan. On Tuesday, Deputy Murphy said: “Already we are hearing of challenges to the plan. The entire broadband process has been hampered with con-

troversy, while the government remain steadfast and unwilling to adjust their plans. “I understand broadband operators intend to challenge the intervention area for the plan, despite commission approval. That could lead to further delay or cost for this plan. Minister Bruton needs to urgently clarify what he will do if these challenges are successful. “I have little hope we will have broadband services as a consequence of this plan in RoscommonGalway any time soon – it could be 2027” concluded Deputy Murphy. Meanwhile, Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice welcomed the fact that the contract for the National Broadband Plan (NBP) is being signed but also indicated that concerns still remain. He raised concerns around cost, timelines, pricing and the potential for legal challenges. “People deserve the right to have access to highspeed broadband. This service has the potential to offer a new lease of life to rural parts of the country, by attracting employers and allowing people to work remotely”.

newsbriefs Youth Mass in Roscommon this Saturday The usual 7 pm parish Mass at the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon this Saturday (23rd) has been specially designed for young people by young people, in conjunction with the three secondary schools in the town, and the Parish clergy. The theme of this month’s Mass is ‘Acceptance’.

See ‘Santa by the Suck’ in Winter Wonderland Visitor Centre in Athleague All are welcome to come see ‘Santa by the Suck’ in the Winter Wonderland Visitor Centre in Athleague on Saturday, December the 7th or Sunday, December the 8th from 3 to 6 pm each day! Tickets are available on Eventbrite. This will be an environmentally conscious, warm and inviting experience for all families! There will also be carol singing by candlelight in the People’s Park in support of Pieta House at 6.30 pm on Sunday the 8th. We will also have a village Elf Hunt and a Festive Window competition running throughout December! #WeAreAthleague.

Garden Club to host annual Christmas Gala Roscommon Garden Club’s Annual Christmas Gala Night will be held at 8 pm on Thursday, December 5th at the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon. The event will begin with a floral demonstration followed by a finger food buffet with wine, tea and coffee. Tickets for the event are €20 and all arrangements will be raffled along with a host of other wonderful prizes. Tickets should be purchased in advance so that the club can cater for everyone on the night. Tickets can be purchased from the reception desk at the Abbey Hotel and from Pat O’Rourke on 090-6625694/086-0774017 and from Helen Dempsey (Irish Wheelchair Association) on 090-6626987. Proceeds from the night will go to the Irish Wheelchair Association in Roscommon. The club always supports a local charity so that money donated by local people is put back into the local community. The Irish Wheelchair Association was founded by a small group of wheelchair users in 1960 and is committed to improving the lives of people with physical disabilities in Ireland. It has become an important provider of quality services to people with physical disabilities and limited mobility. Guest demonstrator on the night will be Nell Stritch from Co. Limerick, who is a young up and coming floral designer. She is the fifth generation of a family of Limerick florists and in the past has taken home a silver medal at Bloom. Roscommon Garden Club owes a great debt of gratitude to all the staff and management from the Abbey Hotel for all their help and support. The Abbey Hotel has once again donated a wonderful raffle prize for which the club is very grateful. The Roscommon Garden Club is also delighted to have Anne Harlow from Signature Flowers and she will have floral arrangements and Christmas gifts for sale and Keith Geelan will have his unique and fresh Christmas wreaths. Lynn Naughton from ‘Seams Sew Simple’ will have a large range of Christmas crafts and gifts for sale too. Roscommon Garden Club is looking forward to another very successful night and to seeing you all on Thursday, December 5th at the Abbey Hotel.

Special Family Tree Healing Mass in Curraghboy A Special Family Tree Healing Mass will take place at Our Lady Star of the Sea Prayer Centre, Curraghboy, Athlone this Friday (22nd) commencing at 8 pm. The celebrant will be Fr. George Augustine. Confessions will be available from 7 pm prior to the commencement of Holy Mass. Individual Blessings for Healing and Adoration will take place after Mass. All are most welcome. Contact 086-4054489.

Join Roscommon’s Spiritual Friends Roscommon Spiritual Friends meet on the first Thursday of every month in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon town at 7 pm. New members interested in the afterlife, angels, body, mind and spirit will be warmly welcomed. For more information, contact Mick on 086-3688604 or Malcolm on 087-4565988.

‘Understanding Dementia’ course REGARI Recovery College will host an ‘Understanding Dementia’ course at Roscommon Library from 2 pm to 5 pm on Tuesday, November 26th. The registration fee is €5. For further information, contact REGARI Recovery College on regarirecoverycollege@gmail.com.

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Located just off Main Street in Roscommon (between SuperValu and Montella’s Takeaway), Ros Clay Pottery Studio is a business with a difference. Owned and run by Anne-Marie Walsh, it offers a delightfully relaxed environment where clients can get lost in a world of creativity and colour as they paint pottery, hand-build items with clay or use the pottery wheel to create. There are also plenty of pottery designs to choose from including characters, moneyboxes and even Christmas decorations. As soon as you’ve finished your masterpiece, Anne-Marie will glaze it before placing it in the kiln after which it will be ready for collection within a week. Anne-Marie explains: “About two years ago I was at a pottery studio in Skibbereen and as I was sitting there with my daughter, Seoirse, I thought this is what I wanted to do. I’ve always had an interest in crafts and I thought we didn’t have anything like this in Roscommon. The closest places I’ve found were Clane and Monaghan and I thought Roscommon and surrounding areas needed one of these studios! “Basically my idea for this place is that it is an escape; somewhere for people to come and just concentrate on painting pottery and (where they) get lost in it for a while. The brain is the one part of our body we tend to neglect. If there’s anything wrong with any other part we go to a doctor, but if our heads are too busy we never seem to take time out,” she said. Anne-Marie says there are numerous health benefits associated with painting and pottery. “Online they’re calling it ‘the new yoga’, ‘the new pilates’, or ‘the new mindfulness’. People are saying how therapeutic it is and how it helps with depression, anxiety and stress. Using clay is also said to help with arthritis”. Ann-Marie believes her new business venture is the perfect activity for birthday parties, hen parties and other social gatherings. It is already proving popular with other local groups too. “There’s something for everyone, from the age of three to 103. I’ve already had a really successful birthday party and it was great to see the positive feedback on our Facebook page. The Brothers of Charity were

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in with me earlier this week and they absolutely loved it too, and as a result, they are coming back again. Other local groups have also expressed an interest in coming in,” she says. The old saying: ‘Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life’ certainly rings true for Anne-Marie. “I worked at McNulty’s Furniture before this, where it was nice to help people decorating their homes. Before that I had worked at The Priory Hospital in Roehampton, London where there was a great feelgood factor at the end of each day. “That’s something I get here at the studio. You can’t beat that feeling. When the Brothers of Charity

came in during the week we had great craic. You can’t put a price on that feeling and time flies in here because I enjoy it so much”. Anne-Marie is quite the creative type and as well as enjoying art in school, she has travelled around the country taking part in pottery classes. She is also a big exponent of upcycling and says her own home is testament to this. Speaking of home, Ros Clay Pottery Studio is very much a family affair and she was quick to pay tribute to her biggest supporters. “I wouldn’t be here without the support of my brother Barry, who has been a great help. My daughter Seoirse (12) has also been fantastic and so has Reece Higgins,

our very helpful Transition Year student, who’s on work experience with us at the moment”. Ros Clay Pottery Studio is open throughout the week but AnneMarie advises it’s by booking only on Mondays, Wednesday evenings and Sundays. “I do open on Wednesday evenings for bookings, and it’s more so for adults who can come along and paint at their leisure in a relaxing environment. “I’d really encourage everyone to come down and check it out. It’s perfect for mindfulness and as a stress-free escape. What I want to create is a place where people want to come in to spend some quality time with friends and family,” she said.

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had been set up between Roscommon and Longford local authorities. Cllr. Tony Ward said that no plan had been put in place to support the closure and therefore the plants should remain open until 2026. Cllr. John Cummins said the loss of one job locally is the equivalent of 50 such losses in Dublin while Cllr. Tom Crosby was among a number of councillors to describe the closures as “devastating for the county”.

Top Oil fueling Creggs Rugby! Top Oil recently announced their sponsorship of Creggs Rugby Football Club. Commenting at the launch of the new partnership, Clíona Ní Mhurchú, Regional Sales Manager, Top Oil said: “This is a very proud day for us in Top Oil Roscommon. This sponsorship is very much in line with our ethos of giving back to our local communities and aligns with our sponsorship of Connacht Rugby and the Connacht Schools Cup. “Creggs Rugby has a long tradition and presence in Roscommon with a very devoted fan base which is what makes the partnership such an excellent fit for Top Oil. We look forward to supporting the continued success

of Creggs Rugby in the seasons ahead”. Creggs Rugby are a growing club with over 400 members and the same jersey will be proudly worn by all players from six years up to the first team. This provides continuity of the brand and sponsors throughout the club. Aidan Farrell, President of Creggs Rugby, commented: “We are delighted to see Top Oil coming on board to help our club with our ambitious plans for growth. “We are now the only club in Connacht with a World Rugby-accredited 3G pitch. This allows us to provide a quality playing and training facility for all levels.

The Roscommon Top Oil team Keith Martin, Clíona Ní Mhurchú, Gemma Mulligan and Michael Fallon with Creggs Rugby players Noah Fallon and Rachel McDonald at the recent launch of Top Oil’s sponsorship of Creggs Rugby.

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success in our girls’ rugby, which was reintroduced last year. We could not

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Babies take centre stage at Arts Centre!

Alan’s Athlone exhibition Well-known local artist Alan Tarpey was recently commissioned by Professor Mary McCarron, Trinity College Dublin, to provide a picture for her offices in Dublin. Professor McCarron is the Director of the Trinity Centre for Ageing and Intellectual Disability, meaning that Alan’s work in the offices there will have a national platform. The Roscommon artist is staging his next exhibition soon in Athlone. This collection of new work will be launched on Friday, November the 29th at Coosan Cottage EcoGuesthouse, Athlone.

ABOVE: Prof McCarron, Trinity College Dublin pictured with local artist Alan Tarpey and below with her Alan and her team at Trinity College Dublin.

As the festive season approaches, Roscommon Arts Centre has three delightful events aimed at the very youngest of audiences. Our final ‘Baby Bugs’ event with Jessica O’Rourke takes place on Tuesday, the 3rd of December – this delightful event provides an opportunity for parents and babies aged from three to 16 months to explore the space around them and engage with natural materials and sounds as each session focuses on a different theme in nature. On the same day we are delighted to host ‘Baby’s First Xmas’ brought to us by ‘The Civic Theatre’. Our third and final babies event for 2019 is one of our favourites – ‘Santa Babies’. Sinead Conway and Dave Flynn will be performing festive songs and tunes in a relaxed and intimate concert for you and your little ones. There are two such concerts on Saturday, the 7th of December. The first one at 12 pm is aimed at babies and waddlers aged 0-18 months and the second concert at 2 pm is aimed at waddlers and toddlers aged from 18 months to three years. Enquiries to 090-6625824.

Roscommon Drama Group present their new play The cast of ‘Forbidden Fruit’ by Tom Costello are excited and ready to present for the first time ever this new play in Roscommon Arts Centre on Thursday 28th, Friday, 29th and Saturday, November the 30th. ‘Forbidden Fruit’ is based on the evidence reviewed by the House of Lords in the notorious Talbot divorce case that brought attention to the rural area of Mount Talbot in the mid-1850s. Marie Conroy plays the role of Marianne Talbot and Joe Fahy performs the part of John Talbot. The coachman or groom who is at the centre of the divorce case is played by Aidan Flanagan. The strong supporting cast includes Emma Fitzmaurice, Fr. George Agar, Margaret Madden, Anita O’Keeffe, Jim Conlon, Richie Ford, Martina Mulligan, Carol Murray, Michael Oates, Steve Gregory, Kieran Madden and Mairead Nally. This is a play that will have a wide appeal and booking is already brisk. To ensure a seat immediate booking is advised on 090-6625824.

‘Tis season to support TNR South Roscommon’s fundraiser The countdown is on to Sunday, December the 1st when local animal welfare charity TNR South Roscommon will host its annual Christmas sale at the Angling Centre, Athleague from 11 am to 4 pm. This much-anticipated event will not only provide shoppers with the perfect opportunity to give something back to their community, it will also help them to enable and support this local charity in their efforts to raise much-needed funds which they use to humanely trap, spay/neuter and feed feral cats in County Roscommon. The fair, which will feature handbags, fancy goods, costume jewellery and accessories, toys, beauty

items and household goods, etc., will be guaranteed to deliver plenty of bargain buys for discerning shoppers. In addition, the event will give families the opportunity to soak up the feelgood festive atmosphere with complimentary refreshments and a Christmas raffle being held on the day! The charity’s stall will be staffed by a team of dedicated volunteers who TNR South Roscommon’s founder Orla Hanley describes as being of “an invaluable help”. “Our work would not be possible without the tender and faithful support of our volunteers and those who assist us to save and alleviate a

whole lot of heartache in Roscommon’s feral cat population’s lives”. Along with the opportunity to purchase that unique gift on December 1st and help a struggling local charity, TNR South Roscommon’s Christmas fundraiser will also serve to provide a family-friendly atmosphere with those dedicated volunteers on hand to offer shoppers advice regarding the care and welfare of the feral kitties they work so hard to help and protect. Indeed, they can also provide information on how animal lovers who may be stuck for a unique gift idea can support them throughout the year by perhaps considering making a donation to the charity

in someone’s name. Now wouldn’t that make a puuurrrfectly unique and sustainable gift for either a friend or a loved one? As 2019 closes and the New Year hails the onset of the 2020 kitten season, the charity would like to thank all of those Roscommon People readers who continue to support them. The TNR South Roscommon founder said: “On behalf of myself and all of our volunteers (and the innocent little lives we’ve saved), I would like to wrap a giant present of gratitude for everyone who has supported us and wish you all a happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year”.

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Opening of attractive new public house – Dolan’s of Creggs! New chapter opens for renowned pub A landmark public house in Creggs, which had been closed for almost four years, has opened an exciting new chapter in its history. Most recently trading as ‘Gannon’s’, this impressive premises has been given a beautiful ‘makeover’ and is now open to the public again. The new proprietor is Joe Dolan, who says he has taken over the pub because of his confidence in Creggs as a “progressive village” which is centrally located. For many decades the pub was run by the Featherstone family and was known as ‘The Feather Inn’. It was a popular establishment with generations of local families. In more recent times it was run by the Gannon family, up to its closure almost four years ago. Mr. Dolan is also the proprietor of Dalton’s public house in Fuerty, which the Dolan family acquired during the summer. A businessman with strong Roscommon roots, Joe Dolan recently moved back to Ireland after spending a number of years in the pub trade in London. Born in Drumshanbo in Co. Leitrim, Joe grew up in Knockvicar, Co. Roscommon and later lived in Roscommon Town, before moving to London. The doors of this landmark pub – now ‘Dolan’s Bar’ – were recently reo-

Joe Dolan pictured beside the cosy fire at Dolan’s of Creggs. Pictures: Mick McCormack.

pened, unveiling a beautiful new décor. Dolan’s will feature live music, cater for parties, and will also be serving food. Joe Dolan explained the rationale for making a business move which has given the village a great new impetus. “After opening Dalton’s in Fuerty, I became aware of the fact that there was just one pub in Creggs… this is despite the fact that Creggs is a very progressive village. Creggs Rugby Club is a fantastic, progressive club which caters for a huge catchment area. “The reaction of the public (since opening) has

been very positive. We’re open just over three weeks now and it’s been very busy”. Mr. Dolan, who is employing five local people in the pub, says there will be a special emphasis on hosting parties and social events. “I think young people want more than a nightclub these days…they like the bar atmosphere, and there’s a huge ongoing revival of interest in country music at the moment. That younger generation is very much into country music so we will certainly be catering for them”. Indeed Joe will be cater-

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ing for all age groups, with Dolan’s being ideal for parties, big and small! Joe also has plans to serve food from morning ‘til late and will be introducing teas/ coffees, soup and sandwiches, etc., beginning on Monday, November 25th. Having now opened two landmark pubs in rural areas, Joe Dolan is to some extent bucking an industry trend. He insists that the traditional rural pub can remain at the heart of local communities. “I absolutely believe that these pubs can be social hubs in this area…I have been overwhelmed by the response and support of

people. I believe in these areas…if you take Creggs, there’s a great rugby club, likewise GAA, and also great community spirit”.

Gannon family thanked Joe Dolan extends a big thank you to the Gannon family for all their assistance over recent weeks. “I really want to thank Alan, Sharon and the Gannon family for their courtesy and cooperation during the transition period. They really bought into the vision we had for this premises and could not have been more supportive”.

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A homely ﬁre, and a warm atmosphere! A roaring open fire in a striking stone/brick fireplace is an unmissable central feature of Dolan’s Pub in Creggs. The bar – which traded as Gannon’s up to a few years ago – recently reopened under the management of Joe Dolan. The interior is cosy and spacious and has been beautifully decorated. The spectacular open fire creates a lovely atmosphere, and is

surrounded by modern seating and a number of attractive features, including beer and whiskey barrels which have been embedded into a wall! An impressive mirror is emblazoned with the words: ‘Creggs Whiskey (Co.) Genuine Blenders & Bottlers. Galway. Ireland’. A framed photograph of a moody Clint Eastwood also catches the eye! Adjoining the main

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WeekendPeople BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club North/South – 1st: L. Shine & L. Curley, 2nd: L. Brennan & V. Brennan, Gross: M. Kearns & B. Ferguson. East/West – 1st: O. Fahy & M. Egan, 2nd: T. Murphy & T. Smyth, Gross: T. & M. O’Keeffe. Happy ‘71 Bridge Club Margaret Hession Memorial – 1st: M. & P. Mellett, 2nd: C. Ansboro & E. Kelly, Gross: N. Murtagh & M. Shannon, 3rd: M. Coyle & M. Dermody. Session 1: M. & T. O’Keeffe, Session 2: V. & M. Brennan. St. Coman’s Bridge Club Ada O’Donnell Memorial – 1st: M. Dolan & A. Carney, 2nd: G. Kenny & M. Fallon, Gross: K. Dowd & C. Ansboro. Session 1: H. Lynn & G. Relihan, Session 2: V. Clarke & K. Jones. November 13th North/South – 1st: M. Egan & M. Moran, 2nd: A. Flynn & N. Hynes, Gross: K. Hanley & J. Walsh. East/West – 1st: A. Shine & M. Naughton, 2nd: N. Costello & C. McGrath, Gross: G. Kenny & M. Fallon. Ballymurry Bridge Club Harvest Competition – 1st: J. Devaney & G. Spillane, 2nd: V. & P. Finneran, Gross: A. Shine & K. Corcoran, 3rd: F. Kelly Henry & M. Clarke. Kilbride Bridge Club North/South – 1st: L. Hussey & A. Gaffney, 2nd: M. Mullen & M. Hussey, 3rd: G. McDermott & E. Dowling. East/West – 1st: A. Igoe & P. Clogher, 2nd: M. Kelly & F. Keane, 3rd: M. Fallon & B. Moran.

SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Week by week the Liturgy has been preparing us for the revelation to be made on this, the last Sunday of the Church year. Jesus, we have been shown, is truly the Chosen One, the Messiah of God, the King of the Jews. Ironically, in today’s Gospel we hear these names on the lips of those who don’t believe in Him – Israel’s rulers, the soldiers, and a criminal dying alongside Him. They can only see the scandal of a bloodied figure nailed to a cross. They scorn Him in words and gestures foretold in Israel’s Scriptures (see Psalm 22:7–9; 69:21–22; Wisdom 2:18–20). If He is truly King, God will rescue Him, they taunt. But He did not come to save Himself, but to save them – and us. The good thief shows us how we are to accept the salvation. He offers us. He confesses his sins and acknowledges he deserves to die for them. He calls on the name of Jesus, seeking His mercy and forgiveness. By his faith he is saved. Jesus “remembers” him – as God has always remembered His people, visiting them with His saving deeds, numbering them among His chosen heirs (see Psalm 106:4-5). By the blood of His cross, Jesus reveals His Kingship – not by saving His life, but by offering it as a ransom for ours. He transfers us to “the Kingdom of His beloved Son,” as today’s Epistle tells us. His Kingdom is the Church, the new Jerusalem and House of David that we sing of in today’s Psalm. By their covenant with David in today’s First Reading, Israel’s tribes are made one “bone and flesh” with their king. By the new covenant made in His blood, Christ becomes one flesh with the people of His Kingdom – the head of His body, the Church (see Ephesians 5:23-32). We celebrate and renew this covenant in every Eucharist, giving thanks for our redemption, hoping for the day when we too will be with Him in Paradise. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory. com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church).

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Let’s all RALLY to the Cuisle cause this Saturday As we all know, a few weeks ago the Irish Wheelchair Association dropped the bombshell that Cuisle in Donamon was going to close by the 29th of November, with just over 40 jobs to go. Along with many others, I wondered if the community was going to take the news lying down – and I am delighted to say that they are not. Last Thursday night a meeting was held at which it was resolved to try to get the decision reversed. This Saturday, 23rd of November, a major rally will take place in Roscommon town at 1 pm. Everyone is asked to come along and support the organisers and those affected by the heartless announcement. As Martin Finan, one of the driving forces behind the rally, pointed out to me, Cuisle is not just a wheelchair holiday resort, it is also a major community hub where all kinds of social events take place. Sports clubs, individuals and local organisations have all held functions there over the years. Saturday’s rally will convene at the new County Council offices and pro-

ceed by the back of the Church, up Abbey Street, on to Church Street, and into Main Street, where the rally will be addressed by a number of speakers. That great Castlerea man, Danny Burke, will be the MC. Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon Co. Council, Keith Swanick, a Belmullet-based Doctor and Senator, as well as a number of our local TDs and Senators will (hopefully) all be in attendance. I’m sure they will all be only too glad to address the huge crowd that I expect to be there and throw their support behind the vitally important rescue effort. Of course, what’s needed is a positive outcome, but without a show of strength by the people nothing will happen, so please get to Roscommon in your thousands, show the Government that you will not put up with this outrageous closure, and you – the people – will ensure that Cuisle stays open and continues to look after its holiday makers and the local community for many years to come.

Saturday will be a historic day for Creggs RFC 45 years ago a few lads met for a few pints in Dowd’s in Glinsk and decided the time was right to start a rugby club in Creggs. It turned out to be a rocky road before the young club was up and running, but today it is one of the foremost clubs in Connacht. It has probably the best playing facilities in the province, a huge number of playing and non-playing members, two very successful adult teams, along with

loads of underage teams, both boys and girls, and in truth it is almost impossible to believe that the slightly mad dream of all those years ago has turned out so well. This Saturday, 23rd of November, the club is holding the official opening of the new pitches at 4.30 pm, with games taking place at every age group all day long from 10 am, including a firsts’ league game at 5 pm against our neighbours from Athlone, Buccaneers. It will all fin-

ish up with a Dinner Dance in the Abbey Hotel (at 8 pm) on Saturday night. Tickets for the dance are available from any committee member. It promises to be a wonderful celebration of an amazing local success story, so if you are free, put on the gladrags, get out the dancing shoes, and hit for the Abbey where you are guaranteed wonderful food, great music and even better craic – and please God I’ll see you there.

Prevalance of drugs a major concern A few weeks ago, the Health Research Board (in its annual newsletter) informed us that use of cocaine has now returned to the levels it reached in Celtic Tiger Ireland. The board said that while back in those days the problem was pretty much confined to the bigger cities and urban areas, it is now rampant in rural Ireland and is being used in even the smallest country villages. In Co. Donegal, a garda in Letterkenny described the problem in the town as rampant, in Mayo the warning is that cocaine use is threatening to spiral out of control, and nearly all regional towns are seeing an increase in recorded drug crime. Once upon a time

the common theory was that coke was the recreational drug for the wealthy yuppies of Dublin 4, but now the Gardai say there is no specific group that uses the drug. As my colleague Seamus Duke noted in his column in this newspaper recently, it is now so universally used that the farmer or the nurse or anyone at all can be a user. Back in my day, when I was a young fellow dipping my toes in the recreational ways of the world, there was really only alcohol, and while nobody should underestimate the danger of alcohol addiction, there wasn’t quite the same threat involved. For a start, there was no such thing as shots. It’s a different scenario now.

All of this came into my head when I read this week that a huge drug seizure (heroin) occurred in the village of Kilmallock in Co. Limerick, and looking back over the last short while I see where there have been seizures in Lanesborough, Longford, Ennis, Enniscorthy, Navan, Drogheda, Mallow, Leixlip, Killaloe, and umpteen ones in Dublin and its environs. Obviously these seizures are just the tip of the iceberg, as a lot more makes it to the streets than doesn’t, so I suppose the message is that no matter where you are, don’t be surprised if someone near you is using coke or some other dangerous drug. A worrying thought.

Fundraising success

Last night (Wednesday) in Dowd’s of Glinsk, we presented the proceeds of our recent fundraising dance (€5,430) to be divided equally between the Lourdes Invalid Fund and Cancer Care West. Once again the people of the parish surpassed themselves with both their welcome and generosity. On behalf of everyone, a thousand thanks for all your support. Year in, year out you continue to amaze with your kindness, and we cannot thank you enough.

And finally… Finally for this week, I would like to welcome our new parish priest, Fr. Donal Morris, to our parish and wish him well in his new role. The reaction so far is very positive, and I have no doubt he will prove to be a great addition to the area.

Till next week, Bye for now!

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Pictured at the Roscommon Gaels 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance in the Abbey Hotel on Friday night were Laura Crean and Colleen Kelly. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Roscommon Gaels 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance in the Abbey Hotel on Friday night were Jason Connaughton and Declan Hussey. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh Pictured at the Roscommon Gaels 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance in the Abbey Hotel on Friday night were Gary and Eileen Stephens and Bridie and Tom Fitzmaurice. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Roscommon Gaels 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance in the Abbey Hotel on Friday night were Isobelle Cullen and Mia Fallon. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh Pictured at the Roscommon Gaels 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance at the Abbey Hotel on Friday night were Geraldine Hoare and Kevin Keegan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh Pictured at the Roscommon Gaels 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance in the Abbey Hotel on Friday night were Alanna Hanly, Sinead Hynes, Ann Hanly and Laura Hynes. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Roscommon Gaels 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance in the Abbey Hotel on Friday night were Leo and Riona McGuinness. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Roscommon Gaels 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance in the Abbey Hotel on Friday night were James O’Gara, Paul Gleeson and David O’Gara. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Roscommon Gaels 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance in the Abbey Hotel on Friday night were Joe and Jackie O’Malley. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Pictured at the Roscommon Gaels 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance in the Abbey Hotel on Friday night were Rachel Nally, Ruth McNeill and Emma Ferrick. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the Roscommon Gaels 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance in the Abbey Hotel on Friday night were Yvonne Donohue, Finbar O’Reilly, Orla Fleming and Cathal Mahon. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Almost 300 people attended the Roscommon Gaels annual dinner dance and 60th anniversary celebrations in the Abbey Hotel on Friday night last. In addition to the usual awards, there were presentations of

county medals to the successful Junior Camogie team. The senior football winning team of 1994 were also honoured on the night. Amongst those addressing guests were the chairpersons of the football, hurling and camogie boards, Seamus Sweeney, Christy McDermott and Marie

O’Brien respectively. (Apologies were received from the chairperson of the ladies football board, Brendan Cregg). Various guests recalled the six decades of club activity in football, hurling, ladies football and camogie, with many winning teams from the past in attendance for the celebrations.

There were presentations made to club founding member Barry Molloy, and to Anthony Doolan, who was instrumental in the purchase of the land for the Gaels’ present home at Lisnamult. Teresa Hession, the chairperson of Roscommon Gaels, gave details of a fundraising draw

which will be held for the Subaru Impreza car which the club won for their All-Stars initiative over the past couple of months (in association with TG4). The club awards went to – Senior Footballer: James Fetherstone; Junior Footballer: Kevin Kilcline; Young Footballer: Joey O’Malley; Junior La-

dies Footballer: Laura Hynes; Young Ladies Footballer: Nessa Madden; Junior Camogie Player: Niamh Madden; Young Camogie Player: Isobelle Cullen, Senior Hurler: Paul Lennon; Young Hurler: Dean Conlon; Club Person of the Year: Seamus Carthy; Hall of Fame: Noel Rowe.

Pictured at the Roscommon Gaels 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance in the Abbey Hotel on Friday night was the Roscommon Gaels side which won the county junior camogie championship this year. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Ballaghaderreen man James Towey (centre) who is Melbourne-bound, pictured at a farewell party in Solan’s Bar, Ballaghaderreen with Towey family members and friends. Left to right: Alan Towey, Colin Towey, Cormac Doohan, Alessia Coppe, James Towey, Jimmy Towey, Mick Towey and Martina Towey.

Roscommon People Friday 22 November 2019

PropertyPeople

Charming bungalow in sought-after area Sherry FitzGerald P. Burke are offering to the market a charming threebedroomed detached bungalow located in the much sought after area of Donamon, Co. Roscommon. Situated on a c. 0.5 acre site and surrounded by rolling countryside and manicured gardens, the house is only 9 km from Roscommon Town Centre and all the amenities it has to offer such as shops, restaurants, schools, train station, etc. The property has been well cared for inside and out by its current owners and is presented in excellent condition throughout. Accommodation extends to approximately 101sq. m. and consists of a hallway, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility with WC, three large double bedrooms (two of which have fitted wardrobes) and family bathroom. Outside there is a tarmacadam driveway and a large detached shed to the rear. The back garden has spectacular views of the peaceful Roscommon countryside. This is a most attractive residence and would make a wonderful family home. Viewing comes highly recommended. This property comes to the market with an asking price of €165,000. BER D2. To arrange a viewing contact P. Burke at Sherry FitzGerald Roscommon on 090-6627200 or email info@pburkeassociates.com.

CORBALLY, DONAMON, CO. ROSCOMMON

Call 090 662 7200

GOFF STREET, ROSCOMMON Find out more at mysherryfitz.ie

€180,000

CO. ROSCOMMON ERITT, LOUGHGLYNN, CO. ROSCOMMON

• Immaculate 3 bed bungalow situated on 0.5 acre site • Fantastic views of the countryside • Manicured gardens surrounding the property • Large detached shed to the rear. • Idyllic peaceful location only 15 mins from Roscommon Town. BER D2 CALL PADRAIG BURKE: 090 6662 7200

CO. ROSCOMMON

€115,000

5 THE OLD MILL, MAIN STREET, CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON

• Stunning 3 bed townhouse • Ideally located to Castlerea Town centre • Tastefully decorated • Designated underground car parking • Fabulous 4 bedroom bungalow with fantastic country views • Located beside a lake with beautiful scenic walks on the doorstep • Manicured gardens, large garden and shed to the rear • 10 min drive from Ireland West Airport, Knock • Four large double bedrooms BER C3

CALL PADRAIG BURKE: 090 6662 7200

• Private rear garden and balcony area. BER D1

CALL PADRAIG BURKE: 090 6662 7200

It’s not just about property. It’s about people. PSRA No. 001316

Residential development site of approx. 21 acres for sale with guide price of €1.6m

A Different Outlook Global Property Advisors Savills Dublin +353 (0) 1 618 1300

For Sale by Private Treaty Westpoint Business Park

Athlone

R362

River Village

Exciting Residential Development Opportunity (SPP) Monksland, Athlone, Co. Roscommon •

Development site extending to approx. 8.52 ha (21.05 acres)

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Zoned: New Residential, Strategic Residential Reserve and Recreation & Amenity

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Expired planning permission for 163 residential units and a creche

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Located approx. 7.5 km west of Athlone Town Centre

Johnny Hanrahan

Anneliese Charlesworth

johnny.hanrahan@savills.ie

anneliese.charlesworth@savills.ie

+353 (0) 1 618 1433

+353 (0) 1 618 1375

PSRA Licence 002233

€165,000

CO. ROSCOMMON

savills.ie

A residential development site in Athlone with expired planning permission for 163 residential units is being offered for sale by Savills Ireland. Situated on the outskirts of Athlone town centre, the subject site offers the opportunity to acquire lands that have development potential for a variety of uses, including residential, having been allocated three zoning objectives under the Monksland/Bellanamullia (Athlone West) Local Area Plan. These include, New Residential (approx. 5.7 acres), Strategic Residential Reserve (approx. 5.9 acres) and Recreation and Amenity (approx. 9.5 acres). Extending to approx. 8.52 ha (21.05 acres), the site is roughly rectangular in shape with good access off the R362 road. The site was previously occupied by two dwellings, which have since been demolished and cleared. The site previously had the benefit of planning permission for 163 residential units (predominantly houses)

and a crèche, which has now expired. Athlone town centre, which is located within a 10-minute drive of the site, offers an array of amenities including Penney’s, Dunnes Stores and Zara, as well as several cafes, restaurants and bars. The area also has the benefit of several schools and sports clubs, making it a desirable residential location. The subject site has good accessibility with Athlone train station and the M6 motorway a key road linking Athlone to Dublin and Galway located within a few minutes’ drive. Bus routes,

A1 and A2, are also located nearby, providing access to Athlone Town Centre within approx. 20 minutes. Johnny Hanrahan of Savills Ireland comments: “The site offers developers and investors the opportunity to create a relatively large housing scheme, one that is much-needed in the current climate where there is a shortage of housing. We therefore expect to see a good level of interest in the site”. For further information, please contact Johnny Hanrahan, Savills Ireland on 01-6181433.

Roscommon People Friday 22 November 2019

PropertyPeople

FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION 10TH OF DECEMBER 2019

Landmark commercial/residential property oozing potential REA Seamus Carthy are offering new to the market, ‘Abbey House,’ which is a landmark commercial/residential property centrally set within the soughtafter location of Abbey Street, Roscommon Town. The subject property is set on a 0.13-acre site benefiting from a private garden/yard to the rear and an outbuilding. Market interest will dictate the next chapter in this property’s history with obvious investment

GURTEEN, WILLIAMSTOWN, CO. GALWAY, F45 XD80 Newly refurbished 3 Bed Detached bungalow on c. 16.3 acres of Agricultural land and associated farm outbuildings situated thereon. The said house is newly renovated, modernized, fully dry lined and heavily insulated. The land itself is considered good agricultural land and immediate enquiries advised. AMV: €150,000

TO LET ROXBOROUGH, ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON 16.5 acres of roadside agricultural land now available to lease with the benefit of entitlements. Contained within folio RN17167 the said lands have the benefit of farm outbuildings. Situated within close proximity to Roscommon Town, enquiries now invited. POA

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

Final offers invited for Elphin cottage Connaughton Auctioneers (Athleague) are inviting final offers for Beehive Cottage, a two-bedroomed residence sitting on a large site of circa 1.06 acres on the outskirts of Elphin, Co. Roscommon. This property is in need of renovation and is priced accordingly. There is mains water on site, with septic tank and electricity still connected. This property is an ideal renovation project with existing accommodation deceptively spacious and situated close to many lakes and the River Shannon.

THE AVENUE, BALLINLOUGH, CO. ROSCOMMON, F45 V259

Elphin, Co. Roscommon 2/3 Bedroom Bungalow with outbuildings set on a large 0.4 acre site. Set within walking distance to all amenities in Ballinlough Village. The said property offers enormous potential given its site size of 0.4 acres. Seamus now invites all offers for immediate sale of this select property. AMV: €65,000

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY ARM, CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON, F45 V825

A Quality 3 Bedroom Bungalow with a range of traditional outbuildings set on a large 0.4 acre site overlooking Castlerea Golf Club. The said property is considered to be in good condition and offering excellent potential. Set within walking distance to all amenities in Castlerea Town. Seamus now invites all offers for immediate sale of this select property. Viewing is highly recommended. AMV: €150,000

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

potential given its commercial/ residential mix whilst also benefiting from full planning permission granted to return the property to its former residential glory as a family home. We now invite all offers for this select property. For more information on the subject property or to arrange a suitable time for you to view, please contact our office on 090-6630001 or email info@ reacarthy.ie.

The town of Elphin is located approximately 10 km away from the site, while Strokestown is only 8 km and Carrick-onShannon 18 km away. Beehive Cottage is an excellent location to purchase. Accommodation includes reception hallway, sitting room, living room/kitchen, bedrooms two in all. Final offers must be in by 12 pm on Friday, November the 29th. For additional information contact the office on 0906663700 or email info@connaughtonauctioneers.ie.

Attention house owners – properties required in Roscommon Town Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are this week seeking houses in Essex Grove, Castle Park, Cherry Drive and Celtic Avenue for cash clients and disappointed underbidders. John Earley (FIPAV) 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 sale agreed. We are now seeking 2/3 bedroomed 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.

Offers invited for renowned property Connaughton Auctioneers (Athleague) are offering for sale the renowned property ‘Patsy Jack’s’ on the main Dysart/Ballinasloe Road in Taughmaconnell, Co. Roscommon. This property was previously a public house and there is an extensive range of adjoining outbuildings including an old Mill on site with extensive road frontage standing on a large site of circa 1.67 acres which fronts onto the Killeglan River. Patsy Jack’s is located in an excellent area as it is a mere 15 minutes’ drive from Ballinasloe Town, while the property is situated 20 minutes away from Athlone Town and 25 minutes from Roscommon Town. The potential for this landmark property is unlimited with a range of uses and re-developments possible due to size and location. Final offers must be in by Friday, November the 29th. For additional information contact the office on 090-66 63700 or email info@ connaughtonauctioneers.ie.

‘Patsy Jack’s’ on the main Dysart/Ballinasloe Road in Taughmaconnell, Co. Roscommon.

Roscommon People Friday 22 November 2019

PropertyPeople PROPERTY PARTNERS

Auctioneers & Valuers PSRA no. 001090

Accommodation consists of entrance hall into Kitchen cum Living area, 1 Bedroom and a bathroom. The apartment is finished to a high standard and is located in one of Roscommon’s most sought after areas. For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@ pathughesauctioneers.com

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NEW TO THE MARKET - FOR SALE: An attractive 3 bedroomed bungalow located at

WOODVIEW COURT, HAWTHORN DRIVE, ATHLONE ROAD, ROSCOMMON

An attractive 3 bedroomed bungalow on an elevated site. Accommodation consists of a Sitting Room, Living Room, Kitchen Cum Dining Room, Utility, Bathroom, 3 Bedrooms with one en-suite. The property has the benefit of a large garage to the rear and comes with solar panels on the roof. The residence is situated a short distance off the main Athlone to Roscommon Road conveniently located near a Hotel and all local amenities.

Two primely located Applegreen operated filling stations for sale in Tulsk Village, Roscommon, left, and Foxford, Mayo (tenants not affected in both locations).

John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering two primely located Applegreen operated filling stations for sale in Tulsk Village, Roscommon and Foxford, Mayo (tenants not affected in both locations). The first located at Tulsk Village offers approx. 1,800 sq.ft. of trading space and stands on a site area of approx. 0.84 of an acre. Passing rent is €60,000 per annum. Price guide: €320,000. BER: C2. The second property located at the Balli-

na Road, Foxford offers approx. 3,450 sq.ft. of accommodation and stands on a site area of approx. 0.56 of an acre. Passing rent is €80,000 per annum. BER: C2. Legal: Robert Emmett Bourke & Co., Dublin 2. 01-5677320. To arrange maps or for further details contact John Earley (FIPAV), Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 0906626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log on to www.propertypartners.ie. Find us on facebook at www. facebook.com.

Dormer-style residence is Earley’s Property of the Week John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering a primely located three-bedroomed detached property of approx. 2,275 sq.ft. standing on approx. 3 acres. The former Parochial House located at Whitehall, Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon is John’s Property of the Week. Price guide: €250,000 the entire. John describes the property as a “most attractive and character three-bedroomed dormer-style residence standing on approx. 3 acres of lands”. This fine property offers many original and character features throughout and is located in a peaceful countryside setting with mature surroundings. The said property can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate and is set out as follows: Lot 1: The En-

tire. Lot 2: Residence standing on approx. 1 acre. Lot 3: Approx. two acres of lands on which stands a derelict residence. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. Legal: Michelle Dolan, Messers FG Gearty & Co., Longford. 043 33 46452. BER: E1. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

FOR SALE:

Hughes & Company confirm they are offering for sale at Church Street, Roscommon, a large four-bedroomed townhouse which is in need of modernisation. Accommodation consists of a downstairs bedroom, sitting room, living room, dining room and a kitchen. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, a living room and a bathroom. While the property needs work done on it, it is located in one of Roscommon’s most sought after areas. Pat will accept offers in excess of €100,000 for this property. This would make an ideal investment opportunity. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com.

A most attractive parcel of quality agricultural lands set out in one lot on the crossroads containing approx. 4.96 acres and located in a select agricultural district close to Knockcroghery Village & Portrunny Bay. Standing on the said lands is a 2 bay hay shed with lean tos off. Prime lands which the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. PRIME LANDS CONTAINING APPROX. 1.65 ACRES LOCATED AT

PORTRUNNY BAY, BALLYMURRAY, CO. ROSCOMMON. (selling as they stand).

Price Guide: €25,000 ono to sell.

A select parcel of lands overlooking Portrunny Bay holding potential due location (subject to the relevant planning permission). The said lands are set out in one elevated parcel and are comprised in folios RN5554F & RN33799. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell.

A PRIME RESIDENTIAL FARM OF CONTAINING APPROX. 31.6 ACRES SET OUT IN ONE LOT LOCATED AT

BALLYFINNEGAN, BALLINTUBBER, CO. ROSCOMMON

Looking for a commercial premises?

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Townhouse at Church Street, Roscommon

NE W M TO AR T KE HE T

Two prime Applegreen ﬁlling stations new to the market at Earley’s

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

40 Round Bales of June 3rd Crop Hay to be sold in one lot. Convenient to Roscommon Town.

Price Guide: €30,000 ono to sell.

NE W M TO AR T KE HE T

GARDEN HOUSE APARTMENTS, ABBEY STREET, ROSCOMMON

CLOONSELLAN, BALLYMURRAY, CO. ROSCOMMON

Ballina, Dysart, Co. Roscommon.

Viewing is a must!

This week Hughes & Company are offering for sale a two-bedroomed bungalow located at Ballina, Dysart, Co. Roscommon. The residence is finished to a high standard and stands on a circa one-acre site on the main Ballyforan to Dysart Road, convenient to all amenities. Accommodation consists of a kitchen cum dining room, sitting room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Viewing is a must. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

Hughes & Company are confirming that they have a number of commercial premises’ to let in and around Roscommon town, including a commercial unit at Lanesboro Road. The building comprises of approximately 30,000 sq.ft. of office space and can be let in small units to suit prospective tenants. For further information or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

Free advice from Pat! If you are thinking of buying or selling, contact Pat Hughes of Hughes & Company, Abbey Street, Roscommon and let him advise you – his advice is free. For details on all properties on offer with Pat Hughes & Company, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

Lanesboro Road

NE W M TO AR T KE HE T

An attractive 1 bedroomed apartment located at

EARLEY

PRIME LANDS CONTAINING APPROX. 4.96 ACRES LOCATED AT

NO. 1 ABBEY ST., ROSCOMMON. TEL 090 66 27003. FAX 090 66 26296 EMAIL info@pathughesauctioneers.com Web: www.pathughesauctioneers.com

NEW TO THE MARKET – FOR SALE AT:

PRSA No. 001481

Prime lands set out in one attractive holding and situated in a renowned farming district adjacent to Ballintubber village just off the R367 Ballymoe route. Standing on the said lands is a one storey derelict residence (holding potential for redevelopment), two number storage sheds and a cattle crush and holding pen set to side. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. Legal: Brid Miller, Solicitor, Athlone Road, Roscommon. 090 66 27777.

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

Roscommon People Friday 22 November 2019

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS ROOM 14, 1ST FLOOR ST. COMAN’S CLUB, ABBEY STREET, ROSCOMMON EIR CODE: F42YT51 Tuesday 1pm; Tuesday 9pm; Wednesday 1pm; Thursday 1pm; Thursday 9pm; Saturday 8.30pm; Sunday 12 noon

Tel: 01 4538988 or 091 767777

Are you, your family or any of your friends effected by Alcohol?

A PUBLIC INFORMATION NIGHT Will be held on Wednesday, 27th November at 7.30pm in Vita House, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

COUNSELLING

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Specialising in:

WE HAVE MOVED TO BALLINTUBBER Open Fridays or by appointment PHONE HELEN:

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EDT Lessons Available

094 96 20099

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086 8936012

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Patrick Lynch Clinical Dental Technician

Unit 1, Ballypheason House, Athlone Road (off Goff St.) Roscommon town. TELEPHONE:

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email: downeyglynis@yahoo.co.uk

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FOR SALE FOR SALE  FOR SALE: Stylish cream double bedstead with mattress and matching side locker. Excellent condition. Sold together only. €220 or nearest offer. Tel: 086 3688715

 FOR SALE: Rustic wooden kitchen table + 8 chairs. Table measurements: 200cm long x 100cm wide. Red cushions included for chairs. Excellent condition. Sold as set only. Bargain at €400 or nearest offer. Tel: 086 3688715

Roscommon People Friday 22 November 2019

Classifieds FARMING  A B AT TO I R S E R V I C E AVA I L A B L E : Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. Tel: Webb’s Butcher’s, 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715  FOR SALE: Two Hoggett rams for sale, 1 Charolais ram and 1 Texel ram. Contact Pat: 094 9655343 or 087 3179362

FENCING/GATES

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 TULLY GATES & RAILINGS: Highest quality wrought iron gates and railings. Also wooden gates. All budgets catered for. Made to spec, also selection in stock. Ring 086 0602173 for brochure.

Contact Walter on 087 9519873

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 TO LET: 2 bed apartment to let, Roscommon town centre. €600 per month. Contact: 086 8045777  FOR RENT: 2 bedroomed flat available for rent at Lower Main Street, Castlerea. Phone: 086 2505325  TO LET: Hairdressing Salon/Barber Shop to let in busy town in North Galway. Good business income. Reply to Box No: 2078 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

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PLANNINGS

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, Aidan Larkin intend to apply for planning permission to Roscommon County Council for the following development: To construct a new 3 Bay Cattle Shed, to include both Slatted and Solid Floored Lying areas, together with all associated site works at Lurgan Td, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without condition, or may refuse to grant permission.

Signed: P Durkan & Associates Telephone: 071-9630037 Mobile: 086-1600385 Email: padraic.durkan1@ gmail.com

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Tomas Sweeney intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage/fuel store, proprietary treatment system, percolation area and associated works at Lowtown, Kilcashel, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the planning authority during its opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application by the planning authority.

Signed: Stephen Blake, M.R.I.A.I., Registered Architect Trihill, Ballinmore Bridge, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 090 6624681 / 087 635 8949 / sblake2006@gmail.com

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, TP and Ellen Keane, intend applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for (a) Demolition of existing single storey side and rear extensions, remodelling of existing house and construction of extensions to front and rear of existing dwelling house with car port to side, (b) to alter and extend existing garage and (c) carry out upgrade works to point of access onto the public road with associated site development works at Mullaghmore Td, Elphin Road, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Roscommon. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing, on payment of the prescribed fee within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by the planning authority.

Signed: Michael Hennessy Advanced Planning & Design Services Dorrary, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Roscommon Tel: 086 1701549

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Enterprise Kiltullagh Company Limited, intend to apply for planning permission for development at this site, Falledeen, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of the change of use of existing former licensed premises to Enterprise Hub with office and meeting room facilities, signage, including all other associated ancillary site works and services. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant the application.

Signed; Waldron & Associates, The Square, Claremorris. Tel.: 094 9372120 Web: www.waldrons.ie

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I Frank McAnena am applying for planning permission to construct a new two storey dwelling house with connection to the public Sewer and all associated site development works at Market Street, Ballaghaderreen Td, Co. Roscommon.

CURLEY Molly Thomastown, Fuerty, Co. Roscommon Who passed away on 24th November 2018

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

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Openplan Architectural Design wishes to apply to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Sonja and Thomas Connolly for planning permission to A) Construct a development access road incorporating entrance/exit onto the public road, ancillary landscaping and footpaths along with connection to public services and sewers including all associated site development works and B) Construct of 5 no. detached dwelling houses and garages and ancillary works, external stores and services together with associated site works at Barrymore townland, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Openplan Architectural Design 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 relevant planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Andrew Naughton and Melissa Carroll intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for the demolition of existing derelict dwelling house, derelict shed and roadside boundary wall/fence, construction of a replacement dwelling house, domestic garage/fuel store, proprietary treatment system, percolation area, relocated boundary wall/ fence, vehicular entrance and associated works at Keenagh (Clanrickard), Athleague, Co. Roscommon This planning application may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the planning authority during its opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application by the planning authority.

Signed: Stephen Blake, M.R.I.A.I., Registered Architect Trihill, Ballinmore Bridge, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 090 6624681 / 087 635 8949 / sblake2006@gmail.com

On this the First Anniversary of Molly’s death, her daughter Mary, the Curley and Connaughton families would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all who sympathised with us during the days of her Funeral. A special word of thanks to our wonderful neighbours, relatives and friends. To all who telephoned, sent Mass Cards, letters of sympathy and floral tributes and to those who travelled long distances, thank you. A special thanks to Dr. Elizaabeth Sweeney McSharry and to Dr. John Keenan who gave Molly great care over the years. Thanks to Dr. O’Meara and all the staff of Roscommon Hospital. Special thanks to the staff of St. Coman’s Ward. Thank you to Fr. Eugene McLoughlin for the beautiful Funeral Mass and also to Fr. Sean Connaughton. To Margaret and Sean Kiernan for the choir and Kevin for his Eulogy. To the Athleague Hurling Club and Fuerty Football Club for having the Guard of Honour on the night of her Removal. Many thanks to Garda Owen Crehan for escorting Molly on her final journey on the night of the Removal to the Church of the Assumption, Fuerty. I would like to thank Tom and Rene, Pat and Gillian Smyth Undertakers for their kindness and professionalism during those days. Sincere thank you to the gravediggers who prepared Molly’s final resting place. Thank you to Mike and Sharon in the Bridge House for the beautiful meal. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a sincere toke of appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Molly’s First Anniversary Mass and Peter’s 11th Anniverary Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Assumption, Fuerty on Friday, 29th November at 7pm. Loved with a love beyond all telling.

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. E.L. 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. B.F. 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. B.F. SAINT EXPEDITE (This prayer is to be said daily until your request is granted. Be sure to publish thanking Saint Expedite, so that his name and glory will grow. Please do not past entire prayer in comments section. Thanksgiving, Intentions & Testimonies only) Saint Expedite, you lay in rest. I come to you and ask that this wish be granted. (Mention your urgent request). Saint Expedite now what I ask of you. Saint Expedite now what I want of you, this very second. Don’t waste another day. Grant me what I ask for. I know your power, I know you because of your work. I know you can help me. Do this for me and I will spread your name with love and honor so that it will be invoked again and again. Expedite this wish with speed, love, honor and goodness. Glory to you, Saint Expedite! L.S.

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FAMILYNOTICES O’MALLEY (Mamie) Mary Kilmacnanny, Strokestown (1st Anniversary)

DONOHUE Mary Kate Feevagh, Dysart (14th Anniversary)

SCANLON (nee Owens) Sharon (1st Anniversary)

In loving memory of Mary Kate, who died on the 19th November 2005 Remembering Mary who died on 23rd November 2018 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 Mother and thanks for all you’ve done. We pray that God has given you the crown you’ve truly won.

Love Kate, Martin and Aisling x ~~~~~~~~

Happy thoughts of times together leave memories that last forever.

Always remembered by your loving family. Anniversary Mass in Ballyforan Church on Saturday, 23rd November at 7pm.

KELLY Patrick (Paddy) Mullymux, Co. Roscommon (17th Anniversary)

You left us quickly Your thoughts unknown You left us a memory We are proud to own.

Loved and sadly missed by your daughter Bridget. ~~~~~~~~ GRANNY Your life was full of loving deeds, Forever thoughtful of our needs. Today and tomorrow our whole life through we will always love and cherish you.

Shane, Caroline, Cailean and Lorcan. ~~~~~~~~ Today recalls the memory of a loved one gone to rest. And those who think of her today are those who loved her best. The flowers we lay upon her grave, may wither and decay. But the love for her who lies beneath will never fade away.

Remembered and sadly missed by Jim and Breda. ~~~~~~~~

In loving memory of Paddy, late of Mullymux, who died on 21st November 2002, his wife Anna Marie, who died on 16th June 1985 and their son Martin, who died on 11th December 1985 Time passes, Memories stay, Quietly remembered everyday. Will those who think of them today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you And whispered “Come to Me” With tearful eyes we watched you And saw you pass away, And although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

Missed and remembered every day by all her family. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Sunday, 24th November at 10.30am

McHUGH (nee Lennon) Lena Elphin Street, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon (2nd Anniversary)

Sadly missed and always remembered by your daughter Bernie, Pat, Rachel, Orla and Louise. Quietly today your memory is kept No need for words, we will never forget.

Lovingly remembered by all her family. Anniversary Mass in Strokestown Church on Sunday, 15th December at 11.30am.

CURLEY Molly

11 St. Ciaran’s Park, Roscommon town.

Feevagh, Dysart (1st Anniversary)

In loving memory of my dear Mother who died on the 22nd November 1965 R.I.P.

Remembering Molly who died on 24th November 2018

You can only have one Mother, Patient, kind and true. No other friend in all the world Will be the same to you. As I look upon her picture, Sweet memories I recall, Of a face so full of sunshine and a smile for one and all. To my dear Mother, tell her how much I miss her and give her all my love.

Always remembered by your loving daughter Bridie.

Corry, Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary)

Lovingly remembered by his wife Mary, daughters, Jackie, Marina and Lisa, sons Robert and Aidan, daughters-in-law, sons-inlaw and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Hospital Chapel, Roscommon on Sunday, 24th November at 11am.

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HANLEY Padraic 6 Shannon Heights Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Co. Roscommon

For a very much loved son and brother. Still loved still missed and very dear, to us all.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE In loving memory of Mary who passed away on 19th November 2018.

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 Bob And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you. The crown you’ve truly won.

Sadly missed by her sister Phil.

Sadly missed by his father Patsy, mother Kathleen, sister Marie, brother Alan.

Abbey Street, Roscommon (2nd Anniversary)

In loving memory of Robert who passed away on the 25th November 2017

Time may pass and fade away. But memories of you, will always stay.

CREAVIN (nee Joyce) Mary

HILL Robert (Bob)

Loved and remembered by all the family. Masses offered.

Deep are the memories, Precious they stay No passing of time, Can take them away.

Anniversary Mass in St. Cecelia’s Church, Curraghroe on Sunday, 1st December at 10am.

In loving memory of Sharon who died on 15th November 2018

DOYLE Clare

You left us a bouquet of beautiful memories to share. We thank you for everything, your love and all your care. Along the road to yesterday, That leads us straight to you. Are memories of happy days, Toghether we once knew. It does not take a special day. For us to think of you. Each Mass we hear, each prayer we say. Is offered up for you. May she Rest in Peace dear Jesus, In Thy Heavenly Home above, With the Sacred Heart of Jesus, In His Own Eternal Love.

Lovingly remembered by all of her family. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballagh on Saturday, 30th November at 8pm.

DOLAN Caitriona 22 Beechgrove, Roscommon town

BIrthday remembrance for Caitriona Dolan whose birthday occurs on the 22nd November, 2019 There’s a special place beyond the skies above somewhere thats very special that’s full of light and love and though you’re in our thoughts every single day, on a special day like your birthday we all wish you could be here.

Love Mam, Pat, Marie,Enda and Roseanne . xx ~~~~~~~~ Today is your birthday in Heaven above, our blessings we send on the wings of a dove.

Love Martin and Leah xx

In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother

SHIEL Eileen Carniska, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon 1st Anniversary 28th November 2019

We the family of the late Eileen Shiel, her husband Pete, sons and daughters, sisters, in-laws, grandchildren and extended family wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised and supported us in our loss. We are sincerely grateful to our family, friends and neighbours who called to the family home, brought food and refreshments and helped out. We will always remember the goodness of those that called, text, sent cards and traveled long distances to Eileen’s Removal and Funeral. Thanks to those who made a charitable donation to Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice in Eileen’s name. A special thank you to Dr. Regan, PHN Olivia Allen and the staff of McDonnell’s Pharmacy for their care and attention to Eileen, especially in her last few weeks. Sincere appreciation is extended to Fr. O’Flynn, Fr. O’Connor, Fr. Whitney and Fr. McGuaran for celebrating the Funeral Mass. A special thank you to the Mass servers and the choir who enhanced the Liturgy. And our thanks also to those who participated in the Guard of Honour. Heartfelt thanks to Pat McHugh, Funeral Director for the courteous and dignified manner in which he carried out the Funeral arrangements. Thank you to the grave diggers who prepared Eileen’s final place of rest. Our gratitude goes to the Percy French Hotel who provided a lovely meal after the Funeral. Finally, a very special thank you to all those who have supported Eileen’s husband Pete since her passing. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept our kind acknowledgement as an expression of our gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Always remembered and loved by her husband Pete, children and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass will take place at Carniska Church on Sunday, 24th November at 10am.

THE FACE WE LOVE The face we love is missing, the voice we love is still. The hands who did so much for us, are resting at God’s will. We think of you in silence, and often speak your name. All we have are memories, and your photo in a frame. We can’t take back the old days, when we were all together, but our special memories, will stay with us forever.

BEIRNE Irene Corbooley, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon Who passed away on 5th October 2019 We the heartbroken family of the late Irene Beirne wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for the support we received over the last year, throughout Irene’s illness, the time of her passing and over the last few weeks. To all those who travelled long distances to be with us, telephoned, called to our home, donated to the Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice, attended the Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial, brought food, sent Mass Cards, letters of sympathy and supported us in any way, we are forever grateful. To our extended family, our caring neighbours and very good friends, we are forever indebted to you all. Thanks to the gravediggers who prepared Irene’s final resting place with such care and attention and to Tom and Pat Smyth, Undertakers for their kindness and professionalism throughout. A special word of thanks to all who cared for Irene, her G.P. Dr. Fiona Sweeney and all in the Medical Centre, Roscommon, Charlie O’Brien and all in RosMed Pharmacy, Dr. Small and Dr. Blaskova and all the staff at University Hospital Galway, Dr. O’Meara and Geraldine Keane and all the staff in St. Theresa’s Ward in Roscommon University Hospital and Marie and Ursula from Roscommon Palliative Care team. Our heartfelt thanks to Fr. Ray Milton for visiting Irene both at home and in Hospital and concelebrating a beautiful Mass, assisted by Canon Peadar Lavin. A special thanks to all those who took part in the Mass, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, readers, musicians and all who took part in the Guard of Honour. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please acccept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude to you all. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Irene’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery on Saturday, 23rd November at 11am.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES FLYNN Francie (Frank) Craughwell, Kilmore, Ballygar, Co. Galway (4th Anniversary) Who died 31st October 2015

If love alone could have saved you You never would have died. In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still In our hearts you hold a place No one else can ever fill.

Sadly missed and remembered by his mother Mary, wife Martina and sons, his brothers and sisters. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Saturday, 23rd November at 7.30pm.

GARVEY Joan Ballinaheglish, Four Mile House, Co. Roscommon (2nd Anniversary)

In loving memory of Joan much loved wife, mother and granny who passed away on December 3rd 2017. Our lives go on without you, but nothing is the same. We have to hide our heartache when someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you silent are the tears that fall. Living without you is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us your heart was so kind and true, and when we needed someone we could always count on you. The special years will not return when we are all together but with the love in our hearts you walk with us forever.

Loved and remembered every day by husband John, daughters Deirdre and Emer, sons John and Niall, son-inlaw Brian and grandchildren Senan, Ruan and Emilia. Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinaheglish on Friday, 22nd November at 7.30pm.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

DONLON Theresa

GRIFFIN Tommie Carrowduff, Ballymacurley, Co. Roscommon (8th Anniversary)

Moher, Lanesboro P.O., Co. Roscommon (7th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Theresa, beloved Wife, Mother and Nana, who passed away on 24th November 2012 R.I.P. When tomorrow starts without me Please try to understand, That an Angel came and called my name and took me by the hand. The Angel said my place was ready In Heaven up above, And that I’d have to leave behind All those I dearly love. So when tomorrow starts without me Don’t think we’re far apart, For every time you think of me I’m right there in your heart.

Fondly remembered every day by your loving husband Tom, beloved children Carol, James, Susan and Pamela, dear grandchildren, extended family and friends. Anniversary Mass in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague on Saturday, 23rd November at 7pm. On this the occasion of her birthday, we ask the Lord to give Theresa a beautiful bouquet of flowers and please tell her, we love her for all eternity.

DEEHAN Tony Scramogue, Co. Roscommon Died 24th October 1992 (27th Anniversary)

No matter how life changes or what we do A special place within our hearts is always kept for you.

Fondly remembered by his family. Anniversary Mass in St. Anne’s Church, Scramogue on Sunday, 24th November at 10.30am.

In loving memory of Tommie Griffin, late of Carrowduff, Ballymacurley, Co. Roscommon who went to his Eternal Reward on the 18th of December 2011 R.I.P. Silent memories keep us close, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Until we meet again in Heaven, Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Always remembered by his loving sister Bridie (Sr. Bosco), brother Bernie, sister-in-law Ita, his niece, relatives, neighbours and friends. Anniversary Mass in Ballinaheglish Church on Sunday, 1st December at 11am.

O’LEARY Bridie (nee Nolan) Cloonlyon, Ballygar, Co. Galway. (1st Anniversary)

MONTH’S MIND McGANN Bernard Frenchlawn, Ballintober, Co. Roscommon Who died on 18th October 2019

MONTH’S MIND We, the family of the late Bernard McGann of Frenchlawn, Ballintober, who passed away on October 18th 2019 would sincerely like to thank all those who sympathised and supported us on our sad loss. We would like to thank all those who attended the Removal and Funeral Mass. To all those who sent Mass Card, Enrolments, letters of sympathy, text/telephone messages, flowers and to all those who travelled long distances, thank you. We would like to thank all Bernie’s good neighbours and friends who visited him at his home through the years and especially in the last few months during his illness and who visited him in Hospital. We would especially like to thank the nurses, doctors, carers and all the staff at Roscommon Hospital who cared so well for Bernie. We would like to thank the undertakers Jim Kenny and Niall Flanagan for their professionalism, advice and sensitivity shown to us. A special thanks to Fr. Joe Poole; Fr. Pat O’Toole; Fr. Fitzgerald and Sr. Gabriel for their many visits to Bernie while he was in Hospital. To Fr. Vincent; Fr. Irek Kuzmicki and Fr. Thomas Keogan who participated during the Funeral. We would especially like to thank Fr. Pat O’Toole for his beautiful Homily which was of great comfort to us. We would sincerely like to thank Joe Healy for his beautiful music on both days which meant so much to us and which enhanced the ceremony, to Roberta and Georgette for their beautiful version of ‘Amazing Grace’, thank you. We would like to thank Patricia for her lovely refreshments and to Kenny’s and Garvey’s. Finally a special word of thanks to the gravediggers for their care and attention to detail while preparing Bernie’s final resting place, it meant so much to us. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Month’s Mind Mass for Bernie will be in St. Bride’s Church, Ballintober on Saturday, 23rd November at 8pm.

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In loving memory of of our beloved Bridie who passed away peacefully on 22nd of November 2018. Always a smile, never a frown, Always a hand, when one is down, Always true, thoughtful and kind, Wonderful memories she left behind.

Always cherished and sorely missed by her daughters Aisling and Niamh, sister Helen, brothers Tom and Michael, sisters-in-law Bernie and Carmel, nieces Audrey, Orla and Sinead, nephew Peter, cousins, friends and neighbours. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Friday, 22nd of November at 7.30pm.

FLANAGAN Philomena Creevy, Roscommon and formerly Four Mile House, Leitrim. Who died on 11th October 2019 13th September 1929 - 11th October 2019

We, the family of Philomena, who passed away peacefully on the 11th October 2019 wish to thank most sincerely all our friends and neighbours who supported us during our recent loss. Thank you to all those who travelled long distances, telephoned, sent floral tributes, Mass Cards, Enrolment cards and to those who attended the Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial. A special word of thanks to Fr. Sean Beirne who attended to Mam in her final hours. Your presence and prayers were a real comfort to us. To Fr. R. Brown, Fr E. Conaty and Deacon Seamus Talbot for the beautiful Funeral Mass. Thank you to Carmel McLoughlin for her wonderful singing. A very special word of thanks to Tom, Pat and Gillian Smyth, Funeral Directors for their professional handling of all the arrangements and for your kindness and help during this time. Thanks to Peter Gormely who attended the grave. To Dr. O’Mara and Dr. A. Robinson who took such good care of Mam during the years and especially during her final weeks. To the staff at Our Lady’s Ward, Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon who took very good care of Mam in her final months. A special word of thanks to the nurses, doctors and staff at St. Teresa’s Ward, Roscommon University Hospital who took special care of Mam in her final days. To Gleeson’s for providing such wonderful refreshments to us after the Funeral. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. Month’s Mind Mass will take place at St. Bridget’s Church, Four Mile House on Sunday, 24th November at 11am.

THANKSGIVINGS In loving memory of whose anniversary occurs on December 2nd. Our hearts still ache with sadness, and secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you. No one can ever know

Deeply loved, sadly missed and always remembered by his wife Máire, daughters Méabh, Ella, Eabha and his parents, Frank and Lily, his sisters Maria and Anne and extended family. Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Patrick’s Church, Dysart on Saturday, 30th November at 10.30am.

In loving memory of Noel who died on 23rd November, 2015. R.I.P. Deep are the memories, precious they stay No passing of time, Can take them away. A silent thought A quiet prayer For a special person in God’s care.

Loved and remembered always Margaret and family. Anniversary Mass in the Church of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven, Fuerty on Sunday, 1st December at 11.30am.

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AIB Connacht Club SFC Final: Coroﬁn v Pádraig Pearses at Tuam Stadium on Sunday at 2 pm Best wishes to Padraig Pearses GAA Club from all at

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If the good people at Paddy Power and Boylesports are to be believed then Pádraig Pearses are wasting their time travelling to Tuam for the Connacht club final on Sunday. However, the reason why we follow and love sport is the possibility that anything can happen. While all the information we have would point to a comfortable Corofin win, a lot of shrewd GAA people feel that Pearses are coming into this final with a great chance and I agree with that. We know what Corofin have done and there is a

very good argument to be made that they are one of the greatest club teams that we have ever seen. However, they have been on the road at the top level for almost three years non-stop and it has to be taking its toll on their players. They are not robots and sooner or later fatigue has got to kick in, whether that happens this coming Sunday or not is the big question. The All-Ireland champions squeezed past Tuam in a replayed Galway final before edging out Ballintubber of Mayo in the semi-final. It can be argued that they won those crucial games

and they know how to win better than anyone else, but it wasn’t with the swagger that we have become accustomed to. Pearses come into this match in bonus territory and with nothing to lose. Winning the Roscommon title has released a major pressure valve and the team can now concentrate of playing football after the release of finally getting their hands on the Fahey Cup. The new Roscommon champions were too good for Tourlestrane and Tir Chonaill Gaels in this provincial championship and were impressive winners in

both games, but they know that this is a massive step up and Corofin are a standard of opposition that they have not met this year. But having met and spoken with Pearses players in recent weeks, they are really enjoying this journey that they are on and there is an inner belief that they can cause Corofin problems on Sunday. The usual Pearses players will expect to be the fore with Niall Daly leading the way. But Ronan, Conor and Lorcan Daly, Shane and Niall Carty, Mark Richardson, Paul Carey, Hubert Darcy and Conor Payne have all

contributed handsomely to Pearses’ successes so far and they will all have to be at their very best on Sunday if they are to win this title. Pearses have been scoring goals in all their games since the Roscommon quarter-finals and they will need at least one on Sunday next if they wish to prosper. This game will be won and lost on Pearses ability or otherwise to keep out a lethal Corofin attack. There is so much quality in the Corofin forwards that it is hard to know where to start. Gary Sice is so experienced. Mike Lundy and Ian Burke are lethal in front of goals.

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David Murray (seen here tussling with Boyle’s Cian McKeon) has been in good form this year. He and the rest of the Pádraig Pearses defence will face their toughest test this Sunday in the form of Corofin.

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Pádraig Pearses manager Pat Flanagan has been around the block in terms of county and club management, and the experienced Offaly man is taking a very methodical approach to preparations ahead of Sunday’s final. “We have been taking it one game at a time and that’s going back to

the quarter-final of the Roscommon championship and this is no different. At that stage (in Roscommon) we had three hours of football to play to win the title and this is the same, three hours, two are gone so one to go. So it’s up to us to go out now and compete the best we can for that hour that’s left. “We have no injuries or any knocks and to have played Tourlestrane and Tir Chonaill Gaels and to come out injury free is fantastic”. He believes that winning the title in Roscommon has made a huge difference to his team. “There is far more confi-

dence and self-belief since we won the county final. We have been trying to keep things nice and calm and we tell the lads to just go out and play football. “Since the start of the year I wanted to take the ‘one hour’ final out of our thinking. I wanted the lads to believe that it would be a long campaign. We wanted to take the fear factor out of the equation and when that happened we played good football”. Pat says that there are many players in his squad that have that all-important ‘winning mentality’. “It wasn’t a hard job to get guys to readjust after winning the county final

because we have a lot of winners in our dressing room. We have lads that have a couple of Connacht senior medals but I’ve always said that what we achieved in Roscommon is history and it’s in the past. I think that there is an awful lot more in this team and that’s the approach we are taking”. With regard to the allconquering Corofin side, Pat says that they are a magnificent team but that anything is possible in a one-off match. “Corofin are a serious football team. We all know what they did last year to Clann na nGael and what they did when they got to

Croke Park. They beat really good teams by ten and twelve points. “If you go through the stats they have won eleven or twelve out of fourteen Galway senior finals, which is remarkable. They have a winning mentality and that’s invaluable in any team. They’ll always feel they have the winning of any game. So can we cope with that? It’s going to be a massive task but it’s a oneoff football match. They have everything to lose”. But the Pearses boss won’t entertain any suggestion that Corofin are in decline. “I’m not sure that you can read anything into

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AIB Connacht Club SFC Final: Coroﬁn v Pádraig Pearses at Tuam Stadium on Sunday at 2 pm

have a ﬁghting chance The Farraghers, Michael and Martin are also topquality players. It will take a huge effort for Pearses to keep tabs on this attack. The impressive Kieran Molloy now plays at midfield alongside Daithi Burke and they form a formidable duo. Liam Silke and the evergreen Kieran Fitzgerald will marshall the Corofin defence. They look such a strong side all the time. We have seen them play some sparking football over the past few years, and they have put some top-class teams to the sword too. But the winning run of all great teams has to come to a halt some time and why not this Sunday? Pearses will have to play their best football for sixty minutes if they want to have a chance to win this final. We have

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seen them play some great stuff this year but it has only lasted for fifteen or twenty minutes at a time. That won’t be good enough on Sunday. I am giving Pearses a chance, but it looks a very tall order for them to upset this magnificent Corofin team. Tuam Stadium has been a happy hunting ground for Roscommon teams over the years and hopefully this can work in Pearses’ favour too. I have to say that I am really looking forward to this match and hope that Pearses can do themselves justice on the day. It will be closer than a lot of people think. I hope I’m wrong but Corofin look to have the team to edge out winners by a few points. Prediction: Corofin

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another title’ Corofin’s form. I gather that the conditions in the county final (against Tuam) were dire. I saw the game they played against Ballintubber and while they were not flying I wonder if they are timing it to be ready for the All-Ireland semi-finals and finals. But Ballintubber are a very good, experienced team who conceded a very soft goal and if they hadn’t let in that goal it could have been a different result”. Rather than being overawed by the All-Ireland champions Pat knows that if his side play to their best they have a real chance. “Personally I am delighted that we are playing

Corofin. They are the best and it is always great to be competing against the best. We have played away in our last two championship games and that will help us going on Sunday. “This is an exceptional Corofin team but as I said to our lads in London, we have an exceptional team too and we have great scope to develop even further. “This Sunday we are going out to play a one hour game of football and if we apply ourselves properly and do the right things to be still in the game with fifteen or twenty minutes to go then I think we have a good chance,” he concluded.

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AIB Connacht Club SFC Final: Coroﬁn v Pádraig Pearses at Tuam Stadium on Sunday at 2 pm

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Club chairperson Aaron Clogher has been one of the driving forces in the backround as Pearses have advanced into the provincial final. He says that it’s all new territory for the club. “This is unprecedented for our club. We set out at the start of the year, as we have almost every year in recent times, (with the aim) of winning the Fahey Cup. It was a long time coming and a lot of us are all our lives dreaming it might happen. Now to go on and get to a Connacht final in our first year in the competition…it’s an opportunity that we intend to enjoy and make the most of it”. He says that the big crowd that travelled to London has galvanised the support for the club even further.

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‘Underdogs’ tag suits us’ Shane Carty is one of the more experienced players on the Pearses team. Like many of his colleagues he is really enjoying their crusade through the club championship. “This is a great opportunity for the lads on the team and obviously we have never been here before and it’s fantastic for the fans and supporters and everyone in the club and the management. We are in bonus territory now and no matter what happens it’s been a great year. But we are going out to win this game. Corofin are one of the best teams in Ireland but we are just going to go for it. “We have a good team but it has taken us so long to get to this stage but now that we have got over the line in Roscommon we are feeling confident and we feel we have a great chance of winning”. Shane says that playing the semi-final in London was a super experience. “The huge crowd (in London) was surreal to be honest. On the Saturday night we were looking at the videos and instagrams of the crowd and they had a great time but we were

“The fact that we played in London recently and that such a big crowd travelled over has brought the club even closer together. The members and friends and supporters and everyone that travelled was remarkable and anyone who has seen the photos and videos since will agree. The chairman of the London County Board said that it was the biggest crowd he had ever seen over to follow a club team. “The support we got financially and with so many travelling over was fantastic because remember we had only a week to prepare. While there was a bit of preparation involved it was a huge operation to get 45 people over to London. Club treasurer Kieran McGreal put in a huge shift and Kelleher’s Travel in Ballinasloe were a huge help to us as well. But it was all

worth it in the end and it was a memorable weekend”. Aaron says that this Connacht final is such an exciting prospect for the club. “With regard to the Connacht final we don’t know when this opportunity will come around again for all of these lads. Winning their first county title was a massive weight off their shoulders and it has given us a release now and they are playing with more freedom and a nothing-to-lose mentality. “It’s a fantastic journey to be on to be playing probably the greatest club football team of all time, the ‘Dublin’ of club football and they are going for three All-Ireland titles in a row. It’s a massive task but we will give it our best shot and see how it goes,” he concluded.

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concentrating on our job. There was a great determination in the dressing-room but it was fantastic that so many people travelled for the match in London”. The Pearses defender agrees that the pressure is off the players since winning the Roscommon

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County title. “Since winning the county final everyone has been in great form. Training hasn’t been too hard because the games in Connacht came up thick and fast. One more game now and we will be going in full of confidence knowing that we capable of doing the job”. Shane says that that they will show no fear of Corofin on Sunday. “Being underdogs will suit us but we know what Corofin will bring to the table. They are unbeaten for a long while. We will have to be cautious on the day we have to go out and show that we are not afraid

of them. We know that we will not be going in as the favourites to win but there have been many cases in the past where teams have gone in as underdogs and have come out on top and we can take inspiration from that”. Shane is looking forward to the big day now. “I am really relishing this as a player. To play Corofin who have such a great record is fantastic. We have never got an opportunity like this before so we are just going to relish it and it would be unbelievable if we could go out and beat them. I am really looking forward to it,” he concluded.

Young defender Mark Richardson exudes confidence as he talks about facing Corofin in Sunday’s final. “We were glad to get out of London with a win. There were a lot of distractions with lots of fans travelling over and stuff like that but we had a job to do and it was no holiday for us (the players). But it was comfortable in the end I suppose. But we will have to brush up on a lot of things when we play Corofin because we know what they are like. We will do our homework and we won’t fear them”. The corner-back says that Pearses’ championship journey so far has meant that they have grown as a team. “The Roscommon championship is tough and we came through that well and as champions we are not going to fear anyone. We know we have a good team and we know the calibre of players that we have and we will be hard to beat no matter who we face. “The younger players didn’t have the weight of history on their shoulders (in Roscommon) as much but maybe it was a factor for some of the older players. But for the likes of myself, Conor Payne, Hubert Darcy and Lorcan Daly we

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have won plenty of underage championships and we want to win more now”. Mark says that it’s a big honour to represent Roscommon on the big stage. “Maybe there was pressure on some of the players but I didn’t feel it personally. We are now representing Roscommon in the Connacht championship and we deserve to be there. Roscommon look to win Connacht titles every year and we are going to do the exact same thing”. Mark says that although they realise what they will have to face against Corofin, they won’t be overawed. “Playing Corofin is a definite step up. They have consistently shown what a great team they are but we have seen that they have struggled to win games in their own county championship against Tuam. We will have

huge respect for them and what they have done, but our mindset in Roscommon was to break records and that’s what we want to do in this Connacht final too. “In my position in defence we will look at the Corofin attack and we will work out who is best equipped to mark who. We will do our homework but I will be concentrating on my own performance and my own preparation. I will prepare the same as I have done for any other game”. However, Mark will be doing his utmost to help extend Pearses’ season by winning on Sunday. “I’m not ready to finish up the year yet so I am looking forward to getting through this game and moving on to the next one. It’s the biggest game that I have ever played in and I am really looking forward to it,” he concluded.

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Point to Point Corner Racing returns to the north at Kirkstown in County Down on Saturday. On Sunday there three meetings in the south, at Lingstown in Wexford, at Rathcannon in Limerick and at Boulta in West Waterford. All meetings bar Boulta have a 12.30 pm starting time with Boulta starting half an hour earlier at 12 pm.

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Dooner’s weekend predictions Champions St. Peter’s really set down a marker last weekend in their 9-1 demolition of St. John’s Athletic in Lecarrow. This Saturday Castlerea Celtic will be hoping to keep pace with the league leaders when they entertain Skyvalley Rovers. In Division One, Cloonfad United will be hoping to stay top following their impressive win away to Dysart last time out.

Friday, November 22nd RDFL Premier Division (8.15 pm) Kilkerrin Utd v Moore United The hosts were held last weekend but should pick up all three points this Friday. Prediction: Kilkerrin United Ballymoe FC v Ballinasloe Town The Town have hit a rich vein of form. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town

Saturday, November 23rd RDFL Premier Division (8 pm) Castlerea Celtic v Skyvalley Rovers

Home win. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic Boyle Celtic v St. John’s Athletic Both sides are in need of a win but the hosts are slight favourites. Prediction: Boyle Celtic Hanley Quarries Division Two Ballymoe FC B v Cloonfad United B. 8 pm Away win. Prediction: Cloonfad United B

Sunday, November 24th RDFL Premier Division Moylough ’79 v Shiven Rovers. 2 pm Home win. Prediction: Moylough ‘79 Norio’s Takeaway Division One (2 pm unless stated) Ballaghaderreen FC v CP Ajax. 11 am The hosts are serious title contenders. Prediction: Ballaghaderreen FC Dysart FC v Castlerea Celtic B The hosts will expect to bounce back from

last weekend’s defeat to Cloonfad. Prediction: Dysart FC Dunmore Town v Ahascragh United Home win. Prediction: Dunmore Town Cam Celtic v Cloonfad United Cloonfad leap-frogged Dysart last weekend and will be hoping to stay top. Prediction: Cloonfad United Hanley Quarries Division Two (2 pm) St. John’s Athletic B v Boyle Celtic B Away win. Prediction: Boyle Celtic B Manor United v St. Cuan’s United The hosts will be hoping to go fourth. Prediction: Manor United Roscommon Town B v Glen Celtic Glen Celtic look set for promotion even at this early stage. Prediction: Glen Celtic Ballaghaderreen FC B v Ballinasloe Town B The visitors are right in the promotion mix. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town B

Soccer Results RDFL Premier Division Shiven Rovers 1 Ballymoe FC 0 Ballinasloe Town 2 Moore United 0 Kilkerrin United 3 Skyvalley Rovers 3 St. John’s Athletic 1 St. Peter’s FC 9 Castlerea Celtic 4 Boyle Celtic 1 Norio’s Takeaway Division One Ahascragh United 1 Ballaghaderreen FC 12 Dysart FC 0 Cloonfad United 2 Cam Celtic 2 Dunmore Town 3 CP Ajax 3 Roscommon United 3 Hanley Quarries Division Two Glen Celtic 3 Manor United 1 Moore United B 1 Skyvalley Rovers B 0 Boyle Celtic B 1 Ballaghaderreen FC B 0 Cloonfad United B 2 Ballinasloe Town B 1 St. Cuan’s United 4 Ballymoe FC B 8

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THE GAIN LINE

Creggs Development team wins again Connacht J1C League: Creggs 13 OLBC 10. Creggs Development team recorded a third consecutive league win in a hard-fought game against OLBC last Saturday evening in Creggs. Creggs conceded a penalty in the 23rd minute after sustained pressure by OLBC, but remarkably the kick sailed wide from a very kickable position. Buoyed by this let-off, Creggs attacked from deep to win a penalty which out-half Mark Brandon slotted to give the home team a 3-0 lead, before Brandon added a second penalty on the stroke of half-

time to leave Creggs 6-0 up at the break. As expected, OLBC began the second half in determined fashion and crossed for a fine try in the 58th minute. Creggs then had two players sin-binned but the 13 men defended with great determination to limit OLBC to just one try during this critical period. Restored to fifteen, Creggs upped the tempo to regain control and a super charge out of defence by Sean Óg Higgins led to Enda Naughton receiving the ball on his own 10-metre line and he demonstrated great power and pace to

45th Anniversary Dinner in the Abbey Creggs Rugby Club’s 45th Anniversary Dinner will take place at 8 pm in the Abbey Hotel this Saturday following a very busy day of activities and the opening of the new facilities in Creggs. Some tickets (€45 and €35 for students) are still available from committee members. They’re selling fast so order yours as soon as possible. It promises to be a great day and night!

Buckley stars for Connacht Roscommon native and former Creggs player, Denis Buckley, played a starring role for Connacht in their 23-20 win over Montpellier in the European Champions Cup last weekend. Buckley played the full match, and was immense throughout, putting in 18 tackles including a vital turnover late on to deny the visitors. Connacht are back in Champions Cup action this weekend against Toulouse. Connacht’s Paul Boyle and Ultan Dillane congratulate Denis Buckley following his vital turnover late in last weekend’s Champions Cup match against Montpellier.

The Creggs U-17s team which beat Sligo last weekend.

scorch past four defenders before touching down under the posts for a brilliant try. Mark Brandon’s conversion put Creggs 13-5 ahead, but OLBC hit back almost immediately with a well-worked try in the right corner to reduce the deficit to three points. Creggs finished strongly to close out the game camped in the opposition 22” with the addition of fresh legs from the bench a vital factor in this victory. The Cawley Cup Final between Creggs and Castlebar will be played on Saturday, December 21st at 1.30 pm in Crow-

ley Park, Galway.

Youth Rugby Connacht U-17 League: Sligo 0 Creggs 12. Two magnificent tries from David Gacquin and a conversion from Mark Dowd meant Creggs came away from Sligo with an impressive win. Creggs were superb in defence and managed to hold Sligo scoreless for the entire game. Shane Connaughton, Tyrese Etete and Mark Kilcommons led the tackle count while Lee Kilcoyne was also impressive. Darren Gately’s impressive kicking from hand put Sligo under severe pressure

and provided Creggs with excellent field position throughout. Creggs play Buccaneers in a challenge at The Green on Saturday as part of the official opening of the new development. They play Monivea in Creggs in their next league fixture the weekend after. Connacht U-15 League: Creggs 40 Oughterard 7. Creggs came away with a big win last Saturday, with tries from Andriu Oates, Jack Donnelly, Shane Maloney, and Cormac Petri. Andy Quinn kicked five conversions. This was a fine team performance with Adam Flynn, Sean Kelly, and

Cormac Petri all tackling very well throughout the game. Daniel Brown had his best game of the season from scrum-half while the backline defended very well to keep Oughterard scoreless until the closing stages. All very positive ahead of this squad’s next outing against Galweigans in Creggs this Saturday. The team management are also delighted to have Archie Naughton on board, helping the team with tactics and with the warm-up and cool down sessions. Archie is training to be an accredited IRFU coach, and he brings fantastic energy to this group.

Mini Rugby Creggs Mini Rugby Girls and Boys host teams in Creggs this Saturday morning in a major Blitz, and all players are to be there for 10 am. New players are always welcome with boys’ and girls’ teams from U-7 to U-12s. Registration is available online and the new season that will run through to April 2020. Parents are also very welcome to help with coaching (full training provided) or helping to support the great efforts at Creggs Mini Rugby.

Big day in Creggs this Saturday! This Saturday (23rd) promises to be the biggest day in the history of Creggs Rugby Club with the official opening of new pitches and activities taking place right throughout the day. The official opening of the three new pitches (including the 4G pitch), new stand and terrace, new electronic scoreboard and new amenity walkway will take place as part of a full programme events from 10.30 am to 7 pm on the day. The day will begin with a Mini Blitz showcase for boys and girls at 10.30 am. Teams from Tuam and Claremorris will also be in attendance. At 12 Noon, several youth rugby games will take place on the four pitches and this will continue until 4 pm. The Creggs Development team will take on Loughrea Seconds for the annual PJ Forde Memorial Trophy at 2.30 pm. Also at 2.30 pm, there will be a third adult rugby match taking place on The Green involving Creggs’ extended Development squad and an Invitational XV. The official opening of Creggs Rugby Club’s new facilities will take place at 4.15 pm before the day concludes with the Connacht J1 League match between Creggs and Buccaneers at 5 pm.

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Lanesboro Triathlon Club opens new facilities THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner There was a good turnout as Lanesboro Triathlon Club held the official opening of its new club rooms in Lanesboro last Friday (15th). The CEO of Triathlon Ireland, Chris Kitchen, was in attendance and he spoke eloquently about the fantastic efforts and achievements of the club, including its annual Two Provinces Triathlon, since it was first established in 2010. In addition to enjoying the fantastic food which was supplied by club member Daire Stephens of the Comfy Café in Roscommon town, those present were also given a brief history of the club by founding member and former chairperson, Brendan O’Sullivan. Current assistant treasurer, Carmel Hayes, a Zero2Tri graduate in 2019, also discussed her experience at the club over the past year as well as the challenge of completing her first triathlon at the Two Provinces event in July. The official opening of the club rooms was carried out by longtime member and main sponsor of the Two Provinces Triathlon 2019, Brendan Cooney, who cut the blue and yellow ribbon held by two former chairpersons, Fi-

delma Brennan and James Gallagher. Club secretary, Niall Mulvihill, also made a formal presentation of two cheques for €2,400 each to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (Longford) and the Western Alzheimer Foundation (Roscommon), all monies raised by the club at its annual charity swim back in August. It was a proud day for the club, which, according to the committee, becomes the first of its kind in Ireland to open a designated training facility for its members. The official opening coincides with the club being shortlisted for ‘Triathlon Ireland Club of the Year’ recently. The winner will be announced this Saturday in Dublin. Club chairperson, Cian Crosbie, said: “The future of the club is very bright indeed with everyone looking forward to a fantastic year in 2020 and with new members of all levels always welcome to start or continue their triathlon journey in a welcoming, positive and supportive environment”. Lanesboro Triathlon Club will commence its 2020 Zero2Tri Programme in January of next year.

Long-time Lanesboro Triathlon Club member, Brendan Cooney, officially opens the new club rooms in Lanesboro last Friday with help from Triathlon Ireland CEO Chris Kitchen, and former Lanesboro Triathlon Chairpersons, James Gallagher and Fidelma Brennan.

The sporting brief Golf

Harmon King! We begin our round-up in Boyle where Padraig O’Connell continued his recent good form to capture the King Harmon Perpetual Cup, beating Sean Heslin in the final. The ladies AGM took place recently and Therese Daly was elected as captain for 2020, while Mandy Toolan was elected president. Other elected officers: Regina McLoughlin (secretary); Fiona Keenan (treasurer); Susan O’Mahoney (handicap secretary); Mary O’Hara (competition secretary); Geraldine McDermottroe, Eithne Gaffney, Críona O’Donnell and Liz Dwyer (committee). The overall club AGM will take place at the clubhouse on December 1st at 5 pm. The third series of the Winter League took place on Sunday and the top spots went to in-form Padraig O’Connell, Owen Garvin and Liam Mullaney respectively. Lorcan Egan took the Gross prize. In Roscommon, Sandra Crean won the 9-hole competition on November 11th with 22 points, three ahead of June Halliday in second place.

Meanwhile, there was a tight finish to last Saturday’s Christmas Hamper competition. Serena O’Farrell took first place with 28 points while Margaret Brennan was second on the same total. Linda Maxwell was just one behind in third. The men’s Sunday competition was won by Eamonn Collins with 34 points. Alan Creaven was second on 33 while Liam Casey took Gross. The men’s senior competition was won by Eddie Miley with Jim Finn second, and the ladies’ was won by Geraldine Relihan with Detta Cox runner-up. Castlerea Men’s AGM will take place on Monday (25th) and the Ladies’ will take place on Thursday, 28th. The club AGM will be held on December 12th. Lady Captain Elizabeth Devine wishes to extend a very warm welcome to all lady members to her final function; a Christmas Dinner in the Stone House Restaurant, Ballinlough on December 6th. Elsewhere, Athlone Golf Club’s AGM will take place at 8 pm in the club this Friday night. The U-16 Connacht Coaching panel for 2020 will include Charlie Kelly and Diarmuid O’Brien (U-16).

Recent winners in Athlone: John Duggan (Club Mini Hamper, 34 points); Des Rushe (Club Mini Hamper, November 16th and 17th, 35 points). All members send best wishes to long-time member Kevin Sheehy and wish him a speedy recovery after his recent illness. We finish in Carrick where the overall winner of the recent Nine and Dine competition was Siobhan Talbot. Teresa Duignan won the Lady Improvers’ 9-hole competition.

Darts

An Bóthar top Round four of the Hannon’s Hotel Roscommon Darts League took place last weekend and the results were as follows: Dalton’s 0 Molly’s 9 (Tomás Rushe hit three 180s while Sean Fleming had a 13-dart leg); Sideline Bar 3 Cosy Bar 6 (Danny Fleming had a 106 check-out while Wayne Harries hit a 17-dart leg); An Bóthar Rua 4 Flanagans 5 (Aidan Fleming hit two 180s and Jimmy Owens had a 126 check-out and an 18-dart leg); McDermott’s v The Holly Tree was cancelled.

An Bóthar Rua top the league on 23 points, followed closely by Flanagan’s on 21 and Molly’s on 19. The next round of fixtures, played this coming Friday, are as follows: McDermott’s v Sideline Bar; The Holly Tree v Molly’s; Flanagan’s v The Hollywood; Cosy Bar v Dalton’s. An Bóthar Rua have a bye.

Gymnastics

Christmas Camp Athlone Gymnastics Club will run two two-day Christmas Camps. The club is also looking to recruit an experienced level 2 coach. See the website/Facebook for more information.

Basketball

Kings welcome Athlone Castlerea Kings will take on Athlone Town at The Hub in Castlerea this Saturday night at 8 pm. The Kings are currently on a three-game winning streak and easily overcame Ballinamore Blazers last Saturday night on a scoreline of 92-40.

In the sporting diary .... Kearney Cup details The John Kearney Memorial Cup will be held this year on Sunday, December 1st with the draw at 3.30 pm and first games at 4 pm. Games will be best of 5x501. Entry, confined to Roscommon players only, will be €10 for men and half-price for ladies and youths. There will be prizes for the top four and highest check-out, with the usual raffle on the day, and proceeds going to Croí. For more information contact Padraig on 086-3880083.

Christmas Singles Darts The annual Christmas Singles Darts competition takes place in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon on Sunday, December 15th. This competition is open to Roscommon League and Youth players only, with a €10 entry fee for adults and €5 entry for youths. Names are to be in by 3.15 pm sharp, with the draw at 3.30 pm and games at 4 pm. Prize money will be Money In/Money Out plus €200. There will be an open draw after every round and the format is Best of 9x501 up to the board finals. All welcome to one of the most enjoyable darts events of the year!

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PEARSES’ DATE WITH DESTINY If you told any Pádraig Pearses GAA club member or follower on January 1st of this year that on the last Sunday in November their club would be preparing to play All-Ireland champions Corofin in the Connacht club senior football final I think that most would have gleefully settled for that. However, there is a feeling amongst a lot of GAA people that Pat Flanagan’s men have a chance of causing an upset on Sunday. But let’s call a spade a spade here, for Pearses to win this game they will have to play football for 60 minutes that they have only been able to play in patches this summer. They will have to take the game to Corofin and they will have to be patient and disciplined. There is a feeling, however, that Corofin may not be as good as they were and it is true they have been on the road constantly for the past three years. But

Missed opportunity for ‘weaker’ counties The so-called ‘Super 11’s’ hurling tournament was held in New York at the weekend and while it was good to see Wexford, Limerick, Kilkenny and Tipperary in action it would have been far more beneficial for the GAA in general if they had thought about the teams further down the food chain. It was an ideal opportunity to reward the likes of the Joe McDonagh Cup winners and runners-up and those teams who compete in the Ring, Rackard and Meagher Cups too. The elite players get lots of trips and recognition and TV coverage too and this was an ideal opportunity to give players from some of the weaker counties a chance to travel and play in the USA. Every county in Ireland has a huge diaspora in the USA so the attendance at these games is unlikely to be adversely affected. Maybe it’s something that the authorities will think about next year.

they are one of the best club teams that we have ever seen and on their day they are simply unbeatable at this level. The people who work at the major bookmakers are not fools and the odds of 1/6 for Corofin win and Pearses at 9/2 are there for a reason. It’s fair to say that Pearses are the rank outsiders. But as we all know, sport is littered with famous wins from teams that were not given a chance. Pearses go into the match with nothing to lose and everything to gain. The pressure is all on Corofin. There will be a huge crowd there to support Pearses and the players won’t mind playing the game in Tuam, in fact it might suit them better than having to play at Dr. Hyde Park which would definitely suit the Galway side. Stranger things have happened you know!

Pádraig Pearses manager Pat Flanagan and his backroom team have a chat during the recent Connacht Final press night in Woodmount. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Great weekend for Irish sides! After the Rugby World Cup hangover it was a great weekend for Irish sides in the opening weekend of the Champions Cup and pride of place has to go to Connacht who were not given a chance against a very strong Montpellier team in Galway last weekend. Not alone had Connacht eight players out injured, they lost two more during the warm-up and then lost another through injury after only ten minutes. To add to that they conceded a try after 70 seconds. To have come back from all that and win was some performance. It was also great to see the two ‘Rossies’ playing

well. Jack Carty was back at out-half and Dennis Buckley was a contender for man of the match. He had a tremendous match in the front row. This weekend it doesn’t get any easier as Connact travel to Toulouse. But to have a win at home under their belts is vital for the rest of the tournament. Munster and Leinster were impressive in their wins while Ulster’s win against Bath was really dramatic. It sets up another great weekend of action this coming weekend. I have to say I enjoyed watching the club action after the World Cup.

Lowry on course to be number one

Shane Lowry can cap a memorable year this weekend in Dubai.

This weekend will see the final event take place on the European Tour with the action in Dubai and there is a very exciting race at the top to see who will be the number one golfer in Europe for 2019. Shane Lowry has slipped down to fourth but he is within touching distance as the three players ahead of him, Bernt Weisberger, Tommy Fleetwood and John Rahm are only just ahead of the Offaly man. Remember that Lowry won earlier in the year in Dubai and he loves this course. If he wins then he can’t be caught, but it will be interesting to see who finishes where and the calculators will be out on Sunday evening. It would cap a fantastic year for the Clara man if he could be the number one player in Europe and it would give him a huge boost going into the majors and the Ryder Cup in 2020.

Creggs set for grand opening This weekend Creggs Rugby Club officially open their magnificent new facilities and this is a continuing story of a club who have always been ahead of the curve despite being from a small rural village. Over 30 years ago I have fond memories of attending big games at The Green as Creggs were able to match the best in Connacht at Junior level. But what they have achieved in the past five years or so in terms of facilities has been nothing short of phenomenal. Anyone who has not been to see what they have done should take the time to take a drive out there and witness it first-hand. There are many rugby clubs in big urban areas that would be put to shame by what Creggs have done with regard to dressing rooms, their state-of-the-art 4G pitch and additional pitches, training areas and spectator facilities. There is a very hard-working and extremely capable committee who work tirelessly on behalf of the club and who receive little or no publicity for their work. They will all be there this Saturday to see their hard work come to fruition. Congratulations to all involved. It just shows what can be achieved in a small rural community.

Ireland will struggle in the play-offs On Monday night the Republic of Ireland soccer team put in the best display we have seen from them in many years, however it was still not good enough for them to beat Denmark in the Euro 2020 qualifiers. The huge effort the players put in is without question but we suffer from a serious lack of quality in attack. We are not able to score goals and that will be a big problem for the team going forward. I thought that Denmark were a poor enough side and a team who have ideas

above their station. They have a couple of good players and that’s about it. Our problem up front will come to the fore in the play-off games in March. We will have to go out and score goals in two one-off games if we want to get through to the finals. We haven’t been able to do that since Robbie Keane retired. I will be surprised if we qualify for the finals with the players we have. It was a really hardworking display on Monday night and there was a great atmosphere but we are still a very limited outfit.

Denmark once again thwarted the Republic of Ireland, who now face two one-off play-off games to qualify for Euro 2020.

Roscommon People Friday 22 November 2019

Boyle take junior honours King and Moffatt Roscommon Junior ‘B’ Final Replay

BOYLE

0-10

FUERTY

0-9 (After extra-time)

Boyle finally edged out Fuerty after two periods of extra-time in a replay at Strokestown on Friday night last. It was another hard-fought encounter all through. Boyle started the better side but Fuerty hit back before half-time and at the break it was 0-4 each.

Points from Niall Connolly and Cathal Crehan edged Fuerty ahead but frees from Tiernan Henry (who got three) and Mark O’Connor put Boyle in the box seat. But two frees from Cathal Crehan saw the sides level at 0-8 apiece at the end of normal time.

A Boyle point from Louis Garvin gave them the edge but Fuerty were soon level through Mark Ward and when Tiernan Henry pointed a free in the sixth minute of extra-time it proved the winner. Boyle: K Sweeney; A O’Connor, C Boylan, J

Regan; A Sharkey (0-1), C Beirne, A Simon; S Tonry, M O’Connor (0-1); K Sweeney, C Brennan (0-2), T Regan; T Henry (0-5), R Hannon, K Morris. Subs: L Conboy, A O’Connor, C Beirne, M Tormey, J Regan. Fuerty: L Byrne; E Naugh-

ton, J Blighe, C Kelly; M Ward (0-1); S Melia, D Warde: F Hanlon, T Clayton; D Flaherty (0-1), N Connolly (0-1) C Lavin (01); C Crehan (0-5), J McGahon, P Flaherty. Subs: J Neilan, M Connaughton, J Naughton, K Brennan. Referee: Turlough Bruen

BREAKING BALL GAA Results AFL Division Five Final Oran 3-9 St. Croan’s 0-12 King and Moffatt Building Services JBFC Final Boyle 0-10 Fuerty 0-9 U-20 Football Championship Division 1A St. Brigid’s 2-11 Clann na nGael 0-5 U-20 Football Championship Division 1B Tulsk Lord Edwards 2-12 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 2-8 U-20 Football Championship Division 2A Roscommon Gaels 3-10 Elphin-Ballinameen 2-7 Kilmore-Shannon Gaels 4-10 Éire Óg/Michael Glavey’s 2-13 U-20 Football Championship Division 3A Boyle 6-14 St. Faithleach’s 0-10 Kilglass Gaels-St. Barry’s 5-15 St. Croan’s 2-4 U-20 Football Championship Division 3B St. Ciaran’s 5-11 Western Gaels 3-11 Kilbride 3-9 St. Michael’s 1-13

Fixtures Thursday, November 21st DG Oil U-18 Hurling League (Group 2) At Athleague\Tremane: Athleague\Tremane v St. Dominic’s. 8 pm

Friday, November 22nd U-20 Football Championship Division 3B At Kilbride: Kilbride v St. Ciaran’s. 8.30 pm

Red and White Army set for Tuam! Having followed their heroes around the county and province and even as far as London, Pádraig Pearses supporters will head to Tuam in large numbers this Sunday for the AIB Connacht Club SFC Final against Corofin. Pics: Mick McCormack

Saturday, November 23rd U-20 Football Championship Division 1A At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Strokestown. 7 pm U-20 Football Championship Division 2A At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Kilmore-Shannon Gaels. 7.30 pm

Sunday, November 24th DG Oil U-18 Hurling League (Group 1) (11.30 am) At Four Roads: Four Roads v Carrick Hurling Club (St. Mary’s) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Tooreen DG Oil U-18 Hurling League (Group 2) (11.30 am) At Athleague\Tremane, Athleague\Tremane v Longford Slashers At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Pádraig Pearses U-20 Football Championship Division 1B At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Oran. 1 pm U-20 Football Championship Division 2A At Orchard Park: Elphin-Ballinameen v Éire Óg-Michael Glavey’s. 1 pm U-20 Football Championship Division 3A (1 pm) At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels-St. Barry’s v St. Faithleach’s At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Boyle U-20 Football Championship Division 3B At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Western Gaels. 1 pm

Rossies advance to Manning Shield ﬁnal Fr. Manning Shield Roscommon 4-8 Westmeath 1-8 Three second-half goals from John Shine, Conor Reilly and Declan Kenny was enough to see Roscommon defeat Westmeath at St. Loman’s last Saturday. Darren Gately had scored an early goal for the Rossies but Westmeath replied with a goal just before half-time to leave Roscommon just two ahead at the break: 1-6 to 1-4. The real drama arrived in the second half as Roscommon outgunned their neighbours. Roscommon: C McPherson; M Sugrue, A McManus, C Keogh; S Joyce, R Doyle, E Ward; C Hand, M Watson (0-1); A Shannon, I Harney (0-1), D Meeley; D Gately

(1-0), E Colleran (0-4), D Shine (1-1). Subs: D Kenny (1-1), C Reilly (1-0), A Shannon, D Coleman, D Farrell.

Fr. Manning Shield Roscommon 2-5 Clare 1-5 Goals from Darren Gately and a John Shine penalty saw Roscommon edge past Clare and into the Fr. Manning Shield final on Saturday last at St. Loman’s Park. They will now face Armagh in the final at Pearses Park this coming Saturday. Roscommon: C McPherson; M Sugrue, A McManus, C Keogh; S Joyce, R Doyle, E Ward; C Hand; M Watson; D Kenny, I Harney (0-2), D Meeley; C Reilly, E Colleran (0-2), D Gately (1-0). Subs: J Shine (1-0), E Hoban.

Short Passes… Kearns takes Clann reins Clann na nGael are set to announce former Tipperary boss and Roscommon selector Liam Kearns as their new senior football manager. Clann won the title in 2018 under Fergal Shine but had a disappointing year in 2019 having to beat St. Croan’s in a replay to avoid relegation.

U-14 ﬁnal walkover Kilmore-Shannon Gaels-St. Ronan’s have been awarded the U-14 Football Championship Division Two title after Pádraig Pearses failed to turn up for the final which was fixed for Kilmore last weekend. Pearses objected to the final being played at the home ground of their opponents. The final was first fixed for Lisnamult on Saturday, November 9th but Pearses requested a postponement as a number of their players were travelling with their parents to London for the Connacht club championship game the following day.

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