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I REALLY don’t get it… Look, it’s not THAT complicated. When I was young, we just bought loved ones presents…or we didn’t! Yeah, but things change…well, the principle remains the same…in fact this has been a positive development…and it’s been in fashion for years by now! Mmnn…not like me to be out of touch. It’s designed to make sure everyone in your circle gets a present…and to ensure that your costs are kept under control! It’s a good thing! But why is it called after HER? Is it because she’s some sort of ambassador for families? Is it because she’s a symbol of the consumer society? Is it because we live in a celebrity age? Is it because they’re all so glamourous? Is it because greed is the new… Is it possible to get a word in here? Wha’? Wha’ indeed! What are you talking about, or more to the point, WHO are you talking about? Kris Jenner! Why is it called the Kris Jenner? Everywhere I go I hear people saying ‘Oh, we’re in a Kris Jenner this Christmas…it’s not so bad!’ No, you DON’T hear that! It’s because of her and the Kardashians, isn’t it? I’m actually quite in touch with popular culture, you know! I watch I’m A Celebrity, I keep an eye on the Kardashians… Ah, the Kardashians…they’re never off the telly! Yeah, them and Francis Brennan! But the point is, it’s not the Kris Jenner,

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it’s the Kris Kringle… Oh, alright! And how does it work again… Very simple. You’re in a circle…family or friends, or both…you want to buy presents for them all. But that takes time, and money, and it can wreck your head. So you ‘do a Kris Kringle’…all involved sign up, then randomly choose names without telling the other people who they’ve got. Then they buy a present for whoever they’ve picked; and whoever picked their name, buys for them! The gifts are usu-

ally presented at the one gathering, when people find out who their ‘Kris Kringle’ was all along! Just one question… Like Columbo? Yeah, like Columbo…who’s Kris Kringle? Oh, I think it’s a German name for Santa! Your knowledge amazes me! Me too! And who’s the Secret Santa? I keep hearing about the Secret Santa too! It’s the same thing! You do a Kris Kringle OR a Secret Santa! Same thing, just two different names for the same thing! Got it! So…what are you getting me? How do you mean? For Christmas…what are you buying me? Well, first of all, I didn’t realise you’d expect me to buy you a present, and second of all, I’m not in a Kris Kringle with you…not yet anyway! Oh, very clever! You’re not letting on… you’re keeping it a secret! That’s the Secret Santa bit? Oh, forget it! No, I do get it, I think! We should do it! Our families should do it! I wonder will THEY do it? Who? I wonder what could they possibly buy for one another… WHO?? Oh no, they can’t do it, the Kardashians… Why can’t the Kardashians do a Kris Jenner…oh now you have me at it…why can’t the Kardashians do a Kris Kringle? Because they wouldn’t be able to keep it a secret, not with all those cameras around!

What we liked… Congratulations to the members of the Roscommon Christmas Lights Committee on another superb job. Santa turned on the lights in the county town on Sunday evening, in front of a huge crowd. And what a great spectacle we have!

What we didn’t like…

PIC OF THE WEEK: Supporters pictured at last Sunday’s AIB Connacht SFC Final between Pádraig Pearses and Corofin in Tuam. Pics: Michelle Hughes Walsh

The ‘Take a deep breath before you read this’ Award According to the Irish Times (well done to Craig Hughes, who acquired the information under the Freedom of Information Act) the Houses of Oireachtas paid €808,000 for a state-of-the-art printer…then an extra €230,000 on works to get it into a building after it emerged that the

Our Alternative Awards original measurements taken were wrong. Finally, in a report of Monty Pythonesque bizarreness, the revelation that staff are refusing to be trained on how to use the ‘super-printer’… until they get a pay rise. (See also Paul Healy’s column, page 4).

There are many reckless drivers on our roads who are a threat to themselves… and to others. Just the other day we witnessed another example of an impatient, irresponsible motorist overtaking on a bend on the Athlone Road. Such stupid drivers are a scourge.

The ‘Best public show of solidarity’ Award There was a tremendous turnout for last Saturday’s protest rally against the shock decision of the IWA to close the Cuisle facility in Donamon. Around 2,000 people attended the protest march/rally as the service users, staff and the wider community sent a clear message to the IWA. Whether or not it will be listened to, remains to be seen…

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newsbriefs Christmas Party at Innis Ree Lodge The residents’ Christmas Party at Innis Ree Lodge (in Ballyleague/Lanesboro) will be held on Tuesday, December the 3rd. There will be Mass and a traditional Christmas Dinner while music will be provided by Seamus Farrell. There will also be a special guest appearance by Michaela Hogg.

Kilteevan Tidy Towns Coffee Morning Kilteevan Tidy Towns is hosting a Coffee Morning on Sunday, December the 1st at 10.45 am in Kilteevan Community Centre. All welcome. If you are new to our community, you are especially welcome. We would be most grateful if you can help us to sustain further developments in Kilteevan by supporting our raffle or by making a donation on the day.

Kilteevan Tidy Towns AGM Kilteevan Tidy Towns AGM will be held on Wednesday, December the 4th at 8 pm in Kilteevan Community Centre. All welcome.

‘An Evening of Christmas Carols’ St. Coman’s Church of Ireland present ‘An Evening of Christmas Carols’ with the Athlone Choral Society on Sunday, December the 1st at 5 pm. Donations if desired to the Church Restoration Fund. All are welcome to attend.

Craft and Bake Sale ‘Busy Needles Knitting Group’ are hosting a Craft & Bake Sale on Friday, November the 29th at ‘The Melting Pot Community Space’ from 10.30 am to 2 pm. Proceeds go to The Melting Pot Society Ltd.

Your chance to help children in need – volunteers needed The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) will be holding Church Gate Collections in Roscommon on Saturday, November the 30th and Sunday, December the 1st. Voluntary collectors needed. If you are available for even 20 minutes please call David on 087-6546512.

PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor

Rallying to the Cuise cause We joined the ‘Save Cuisle’ Rally as it wound its way into Abbey Street. Although the context is sad, it was a sight that made you proud. This was a terrific turnout, a great show of support for service users and staff. The Cuisle Holiday Centre at Donamon has been at the heart of the community in Roscommon for over 20 years. The shock announcement by the IWA of its decision to close the facility was announced on Friday, 1st of November – and is scheduled to take effect this Friday. There are over 40 jobs at stake. Service users are devastated. It is a serious blow to the local economy. And there is deep – and legitimate – anger at the manner in which this is being done. Saturday’s rally was a peaceful show of solidarity with the people most affected. It was very heartening to see the huge turnout; yet there was an inevitable sadness in the air. The politicians raised their voices (well, some of them did), calling on all their oratorical skills to maximise the impact of what they were saying. The enemy was the IWA board. The crowd cheered the soundbytes, the words of defiance. But the clock kept ticking. Danny Burke, by any measure a truly great Roscommon man, was an apt rallying MC for a momentous rally. His heart would bleed primrose and blue. Naturally, Danny had to evaluate the turnout in the context of past GAA-related gatherings in the county town. And the Castlerea man reckoned this crowd was more than a match for the numbers that assembled for feted Roscommon teams in 1979, ’80 and 2006! Two men with tambourines stood in front of me. Others held placards and signs aloft. There were perhaps 2,000 or so people present. The county town had come to a standstill. On the back of a lorry supplied by Glancy’s

Fruit & Veg (from which two Roscommon flags fluttered), our local reps threw all they had at the IWA. Danny spoke of service users who had tears in their eyes when they heard of the shock closure. Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice called for the board of the IWA to stand down. Others spoke in a similar vein. All wanted a stay of execution. It has come to this; we are effectively begging an arrogant IWA hierarchy to defer closure. But it’s the right approach. We are where we are. What we need now is more time. Senator Ronan Mullen made a good point. Tell the IWA we can find the elusive €1.1m or so – or the bulk of it – and essentially call their bluff. The IWA has said electrical works are required, to the tune of €1.1m or so. Mind you, they have given mixed messages, also talking of the need to move to a new model of care, before playing an ‘asbestos card’ at last week’s Oireachtas Health Committee meeting. Three reasons to close a facility they proclaim to love. The speakers, some of them at least, also made it clear that Minister Finian McGrath is in their firing line. He ought not to expect the Freedom of Roscommon any time soon. When the speeches had ended, and the cheers had died down, it was left to Danny Burke to make some sense of it all. He thanked everyone who had made the rally such a success, and repeated the message to the IWA: this closure ought not to go ahead, and the people of Roscommon – supported by service users and politicians from around the country – are fiercely opposed to it. The problem, we all agreed, was that the IWA doesn’t appear to be listening, Minister McGrath doesn’t appear to be listening, and there’s no proactive intervention by Government or the HSE. We appear to be whistling in the

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Sophie Keogh and Saoirse McNamara pictured at the turning on of the Christmas lights in Roscommon town on Sunday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

wind, no fault of ours. And we’re not paranoid in rural Ireland; this devastating closure almost certainly would not happen in an urban constituency with a senior Government Minister. By 2.35 pm on Saturday, it was all over. A fantastic turnout. A strong message sent. But still a sense of foreboding. We dispersed, with our signs, our tambourines and our sense of injustice. We were defiant, but there was also an air of resignation, a sense, on this beautiful day, that dark clouds were not far away.

Danny Burke, by any measure a truly great Roscommon man, was an apt rallying MC for a momentous rally. His heart would bleed primrose and blue

Printer-gate: A heartwarming tale From the people who brought you the €54m electronic voting fiasco, the culture which saw Irish Water spend €70m on consultants, and the ‘€500 a week on Bertie Ahern’s make-up’ classic, comes a new heartwarming tale. The Houses of Oireachtas needed a new printer. They got one, at a cost of €808,000. When it emerged that it would not fit where it was meant to go – because the wrong measurements had been taken – they paid an extra €230,000 plus to resolve the issue. Finally, staff are refusing to be trained on how to use it until they receive a pay rise. It is understood that the printer, when operational, will be able to print off the the latest homeless figures and details of the numbers of patients on hospital trolleys (in colour)…

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Free â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;military medalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; talk at Athlone Castle The Athlone Castle Visitor Centre will host a free talk entitled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Military medals of the 1914-1923 periodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Dr. Harman Murtagh this Thursday evening (28th) at 6.30 pm. The talk will explore the different medals won during the First World War and the Irish War of Independence. Dr. Harman Murtagh is a native of Athlone and currently a visiting fellow at Athlone Institute of Technology. He is the president of the Military History Society of Ireland and a former president of the Old Athlone Society. As a historian he has written more than sixty books and journal articles. The talk will compliment Athlone Castleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s temporary exhibition â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Medals of Honourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; which will run until Sunday, December 8th. The talk is free, but places are limited, so prebooking is advised by calling 090-6442130 or emailing: info@athlonecastle.ie

Christmas Experience in Castlerea The annual Christmas Experience will return to the Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea on Sunday, December 8th. Santa Claus will be in residence with his lovely wife Mrs. Claus. There are lots of Christmas activities to enjoy, including cupcake decorating, face-painting, a Christmas Wishing Tree, and story telling. This promises to be a memorable Christmas experience for all the family and visitors can even get their picture taken with Santa Claus. Please book early on 087-4027175 to reserve your visit. No queues and an enjoyable and relaxed family fun day guaranteed!

CĂłr ComĂĄin Christmas Concert in Strokestown CĂłr ComĂĄin (Roscommon Choir) Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and Youth Choirs present their annual Christmas Concert at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Strokestown on Sunday, December 15th at 7 pm. Tickets for the concert are â&#x201A;Ź10 with proceeds going towards the Strokestown Church Restoration Fund and HeartSafe Project in Kiltrustan. The concert will be conducted by artistic director Derek Mahady and will feature soloist Maria Matthews, accompanist Celine Kelly, and percussionist Stephanie Pawula. All support would be greatly appreciated.

Pictured at the turning on of the Christmas lights in Roscommon on Sunday were Mattia, Quona, Jake, Lana, Kyle and Raymond Cox.Â Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Race Night in aid of Cootehall Barracks A Race Night in aid of Cootehall Barracks will take place this Saturday (30th) in Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar, Cootehall. There will be nine races on the night and the first is off at 9.45 pm with betting open from 9.15 pm. A special auction race will conclude the evening and there will be complimentary food on the night. Those who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bought a horse or a jockey can still support the Cootehall Barracks Fund by lay-

Solstice Choirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Concert in Ballygar ing bets on the night. The aim of the committee is to transform Cootehall Barracks into a three-fold celebration of writer John McGahernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s works, rural policing in the 1940s/50s, and Cootehallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage. The facility will have distinct areas that will engage visitors through a combination of visual displays, storyboards, period artefacts, and digital exhibits. Most of the rooms in the facility will be dual purpose, thus maintaining the facility for community use. For further information, contact Peter Griffin on 086-1539699.

Roscommon Solstice Choir with guests, Choir of ColĂĄiste Mhuire, Ballygar, will perform at a Christmas Concert event in St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Ballygar on Friday, December 6th, beginning at 8 pm. (Doors open at 7.30 pm). This promises to be a beautiful eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment for two very worthy causes: A Food Aid Programme for victims of famine in Zambia, where drought has destroyed the main food crop in the past two years, and the ColĂĄiste Mhuire Transition Year Fund. Tickets cost â&#x201A;Ź10 and are available at Ballygar Post Office, ColĂĄiste Mhuire and Centra. There will also be a raffle on the night. Please support.

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According to Women’s Aid, the charity received nearly 20,000 calls to its helpline last year, meaning an unacceptable and worrying amount of women and children are still experiencing domestic violence and abuse in this country. Many of those unfortunate people are living among us in Roscommon. Therefore, with the launch of the 16 Days of Action campaign, which began last Monday, running to December 10th, I’d like to acknowledge those brave survivors who managed to break free from their abusers. Importantly, I’d like to show solidarity with those courageous women who, for whatever reason, are unable to escape and are still suffering at the hands of a coward. My heart goes out to you and your children. Now, as someone who was raised in an extremely violent environment, I can tell you that for a child, waking up each day in an unpredictable, tensionfilled house, (I refuse to call it a home because it’s not), dominated by terror and fear, can lead to psychological trauma that can remain for decades. In fact the abusive environment was the reason I ran off and got married at 17! It’s also the reason I’m the ultimate worrier, always apprehensive

about the future, always trying to predict what may happen. However, let me make it abundantly clear, and this is important…it was not my darling, gentle, hard-working, teetotal and loving dad who was the abusive one; rather it was my street-angel, housedevil mother who made both his and my life a living hell. Indeed, throw alcohol and Christmas into the mix, and we became hostages in the hands of a neurotic bully. Now it’s my belief that domestic violence can often occur as a result of learned behaviours. However, I know it’s also a configuration of a deep-rooted coercive controlling desire living inside the contorted mind of a bitter and warped tyrant, whose goal it is to intimidate and humiliate their victims. I’d even suggest that abusers who hide behind the pathetic drink and drugs defence, (choosing to use them as a convenient excuse), are cowardly, unhinged losers ridding themselves of taking responsibility for their own actions. Indeed, most abusers don’t need alcohol to mistreat people; they’re perfectly nasty pieces of work when stone-cold sober. But hey, if they can place the blame on something else, then they can mask their disgust-

ing oppressive nature, thus minimising the damage they’ve caused in their own minds. I adore my dad, he is, and always will remain my first love, and I count myself extremely fortunate to have a fantastic relationship with him and my step-mother. In addition, I’m now married to a man who’s not only extremely protective of me; he’s respectful, and importantly, he understands my need, (he’d say compulsion), to rescue and help those who’re vulnerable. Regular readers know this includes animals. My reason for sharing my own experience of domestic violence as a child is to show that (while statistically it’s women who’re more likely to become victims), some men do experience abuse. In the run-up to Christmas, please readers, be aware of what is happening to many Irish women/men/children in their own homes. Due to the close relationship between the abuser and their victim, domestic violent situations can be complex issues. Therefore, if anyone believes that a family member/friend/ neighbour is suffering at the hands of a controlling despot, (and if there are kiddies in the mix; they’re also traumatised), then please, this week, do what

you can to help. Perhaps begin by inviting them for a coffee and calmly and non-judgementally, voice your concerns. Be supportive and never force the conversation. Remember your pal is finding it extremely difficult to talk about their situation. It’s important you don’t actually tell them they’re in an abusive relationship, rather you might gently mention specific incidents you’ve noticed yourself, and ask how those situations make them feel? Take your cues from their response. Your objective is to help your pal to understand that things aren’t quite right, so please acknowledge their circumstances and reassure them that there’s support available. My mother passed away in September, and, while her death opened a massive Pandora’s Box regarding her violent behaviour towards me and my dad, I’ve managed to reconcile with the fact I cannot grieve for her. But that’s fine; how can I be expected to feel the loss of a mother I never had? Indeed, if I am shedding tears readers, they’re for the loss of the childhood she denied me. For local support regarding domestic violence/abuse contact Roscommon Safe Link on 071-9664200. There’s also a 24-hour national helpline on Freephone 1800-341900.

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On 21st November 1920, British forces rolled into Croke Park, (during a match between my native Dublin and Tipperary), opened fire, and murdered 14 innocent people, injuring many others. Last Thursday, on what was the 99th anniversary of this atrocity, the final three unmarked graves of the victims were embellished with headstones. As a proud Irish woman I’m glad that finally, for those entirely blameless souls, common sense has prevailed. Instead of their memories being submerged under petty politics, they’ve now been rightfully honoured as human beings, as family members and as innocents who went to a match and never came home. Indeed, it has always been my opinion that

while it suited certain bodies to mythologise and utilise this act of savagery when promoting themselves as being significant players in our fight for independence and Irish nationalism, they never saw fit to rightfully acknowledge any of these victims. With next year’s centenary on the horizon, I’d like to specifically mention little 10-yearold Jerome O’Leary, (the youngest victim of this act of brutality). That poor kid who was mercilessly shot dead as he sat on top of a wall came from Blessington Street, where I was born and raised. And, as apparently no family members could be found to remember him at the ceremony, the GAA stood in (not before time!). And, as Jerome lived where I once lived, this

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There is speculation this week that former Independent MEP Marian Harkin may be planning to form an alliance among Independent candidates in rural parts of the west of Ireland ahead of an expected General Election in the spring. Ms. Harkin, who turned down overtures from Fine Gael in recent weeks, is thought to be considering contesting the election in Sligo/Leitrim as an Independent candidate. It is believed that Ms. Harkin met with local TD Denis Naughten in Roscommon town on Monday night, while Junior Ministers Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran and Seán Canney, and Dáil Health Committee chair, Michael Harty TD, are also on her radar. When approached for comment, Deputy Naughten refused to be drawn on speculation around a possible alliance, saying: “I meet with Independent colleagues from across the region on a regular basis to discuss cooperation on issues of concern to the people of Roscommon-Galway and across the midlands and the west of Ireland”.

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Development works at Dr. Hyde Park, Roscommon are unlikely to take place prior to next year’s potential Connacht SFC Semi-Final at the venue after the County Board was unsuccessful in its application to obtain funds through the Rural Regeneration Development Fund (RRDF) in October. Roscommon GAA PRO Hugh Lynn is adamant however that the County Board is “100% committed” to getting the works done. “Roscommon GAA is fully committed to getting the works done but should Roscommon footballers win their Connacht SFC Quarter-Final against London, we do not want to put at risk a possible semi-final fixture at Dr. Hyde Park due to the timescale of works involved. “The County Board is 100% committed to the development of Dr. Hyde Park and has almost completed negotiations to purchase land from the HSE in order to widen the exit/entrance onto the Golf Links

Road, which was highlighted as a potential ‘pinch-point’ in the Slattery Report,” he said. The news that Roscommon GAA had been unsuccessful in its RRDF application was delivered by infrastructure chairman Padraig Naughton during his report to the County Board at its monthly meeting on Tuesday night. It is believed the required works at Dr. Hyde Park will cost in the region of €2.2 million. The County Board has €600,000 put aside for the works with the rest of the funding expected to come from grants. The board feels that future match funding would be at risk if current County Board funds were used to commence projects currently. It was decided therefore at Tuesday’s meeting that due to insufficient funds and in order not to jeopardise a potential Connacht SFC Semi-Final at Dr. Hyde Park, that works would now not take place until after next year’s potential Connacht SFC Semi-Final at the ground.

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Fundraiser for Irish Wheelchair charity shop Due to the phenomenal success of last year’s ‘Snug as a Bug in a Rug’ fundraiser for the Irish Wheelchair Charity Shop in Roscommon town (located beside Norio’s Takeaway at Casey’s roundabout), volunteers are calling on the general public to support this year’s appeal. The shop is appealing for donations of warm throws and blankets for wheelchair users and elderly pensioners. Donations will be gift-wrapped with a kind message – ‘snug as a bug in a rug’ – and distributed free of charge to those who need them. This fundraiser is only possible due to the generosity of the general public. All donations of good quality throws and blankets can be left into the IWA charity shop. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Clothes collection fundraiser in Clooneycolgan Lisaniskey NS Parents Association has organised a clothes collection at Clooneycolgan Community Centre. Bags of clothes will be collected on Sunday (December 1st) from 10.30 am to 11.30 am, and on Tuesday, December 3rd and Wednesday, December 4th from 9 am to 10 am. All support is greatly appreciated

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Drama Group’s ‘Wagons’ roll on All-Ireland ﬁnals Members of Roscommon Drama Group will be making their way to Clonakilty in Co. Cork in early December after their play ’27 Wagons Full of Cotton’ impressed the adjudicators in the latest legs of their One-Act Drama Festival tour. The drama group’s version of the Tennessee Williams play impressed the Kiltimagh adjudicator, Iggy Bowens, on Sunday, November 10th whose Confined Section award catapulted them into fifth place in the league table with five plays set to qualify for Clonakilty. He also awarded Mary Cox the Best Producer Award and Bernie Maher Best Actress. From the drama group’s point of view, this was the perfect response to what had been a very disappoining result at the Cavan Festival the previous weekend. In Doonbeg, Co. Clare on Monday, November 11th, the drama group registered their third win on the road with another cleen sweep. Adjudicator Tom Byrne presented the group with the Best Play award, Mary Cox with Best Director, Bernie Maher with Best Actress to Bernie Maher, and Tom Holian with Best Actor. In Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo on November 15th, the play finished second, sealing the group’s place in the All-Ireland finals. On the production side the play also received the Adjudicator’s Award for sound and lighting. In the the final performance on the circuit in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim last Sunday, Bernie Maher won another Best Actress Award and unusually the Best Director to Mary Cox but the play, somehow, was unplaced. Ahead of the All-Ireland finals in Clonakilty on the weekend of December 6th to 8th, the group will give a performance in the Roscommon Arts Centre at 8 pm next Tuesday (December 3rd),

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Kathleen Leonard, Peggy Kearney, Nonie Lannon and Aisling Cunnane pictured at last year’s lighting of Ballintubber’s ‘Let Love Shine A Light’ tree in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice.

member, or in memory of a loved one. You will receive a special card that you can send them to let them know that you’re thinking of them. The card can be used as an alternative to a Christmas card or as a memento of your thoughts at Christmas. The special lights can be sponsored for the living and the deceased and will shine on the tree

in the church grounds at Ballintubber throughout the Christmas period. The cards are available from Joan Healy on 0863175801 and Marie Finan on 087-9402036 and Eileen Kenny on 0872308895. Lights can be purchased right up until Christmas Eve. There will be a special Mass in St. Bride’s Church on Monday, January 6th at

8 pm to remember all those named on our tree locally. In the past two years the ‘Let Love Shine a Light’ committee in Ballintubber has raised a sum of €3,585 and with your support can help the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice with their new unit, plans of which were unveiled recently. Your support would be gratefully appreciated once again this Christmas.

The ‘Let Love Shine a Light’ tree in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice will illuminate the village of Knockcroghery this Sunday (December 1st) at 6.15 pm. It promises to be a wonderful evening for the entire community with carol singing in Knockcroghery Community Centre at 5 pm and a visit from Santa Claus to follow the switching on of the ‘Tree of Light’ at 6.30 pm. The ‘Let Love Shine a Light’ committee has called on the people of Knockcroghery and surrounding areas to give the gift of love this Christmas while supporting Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice. A special Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery on December 28th. Committee member Jackie Doyle said: “Once again, we are asking for your support for the Palliative Care services in our area. You can purchase a light for €5 for your family, friends, or in memory of a loved one. The light will shine over the Christmas period and it can be for people who are living or deceased. It’s just a special gesture to let someone know you are thinking about them during the festive season”. Sponsorship cards are currently available from Jackie on 086-8756797 and Patricia on 0871252304. A number of Christmas cards are also available and all proceeds go towards Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice. Names of loved ones will be included in the annual ecumenical service at Knock the third Sunday in January.

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Three men charged over robbery of sex workers Three men with Dublin addresses were remanded in custody at a sitting of Harristown District Court in Castlerea last Friday in relation to the robbery of two sex workers in Roscommon town last month. The men were arrested in the West Dublin area on November 19th following searches of three properties as part of ‘Operation Quest’, an investigation involving Gardaí, Interpol and Europol into recent robberies and assaults on sex workers.

The three men arrested were Ioan Galben (37) with an address at 2, Warrenstown Park, Blanchardstown, Andre Tiganasu (33) of 24, Garryknock, Carpenterstown, Castleknock and Samuel Pop (25) of 10, Charnwood Court, Clonsilla. A Romanian interpreter was engaged in the cases concerning Mr. Galben and Mr. Tiganasu. Each of the accused is charged with theft under Section 14 of the Criminal Justice Theft and Fraud

Offences Act 2001 and with the possession of an offensive weapon contrary to Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990, at Stonecourt, Roscommon town on October 28th. At Friday’s sitting, both Mr. Galben and Mr. Tiganasu were remanded in custody to appear before Harristown District Court on Friday, December 6th while Mr. Pop was remanded in custody to appear before the next sitting of Roscommon District Court.

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#Save Cuisle RALLY

Fight must go on, says Murphy Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy welcomed the fact that Dr. Michael Harty, Chairman of the Oireachtas Health Committee has requested that the Board of the Irish Wheelchair Association defer the decision to close Cuisle until a full review involving all stakeholders has taken place on how best to make provision for people with disabilities. Deputy Murphy added: “The cross-party political will is there to save Cuisle and the people power is certainly also there as the strength of the recent rally in Roscommon Town indicated. “We must continue to strive and fight for the future of the Cuisle Centre and help secure ongoing choice for people with disabilities as well as helping to safeguard over 40 jobs,” concluded Deputy Murphy.

Board told rescue package is available An Independent county councillor in Roscommon says he has received assurances that a viable financial rescue package is available to ensure that the Cuisle Centre remains open. Cllr. Tony Waldron has been involved in extensive behind-the-scenes talks since the Cuisle crisis broke. Cllr. Waldron says he is now satisfied that a viable financial rescue package is achievable. He has asked Rosemary Keogh, CEO of the Irish Wheelchair Association, to facilitate a meeting with the board as a matter of urgency. He has also asked Minister Finian McGrath to “withdraw his ministerial support for the decision to close Cuisle” in light of the support within the wider Roscommon community for efforts to salvage the situation. Cllr. Waldron wrote to Minister McGrath: “According to the statements by Ms. Keogh (CEO) and Mr. Cunningham of the IWA to the Oireachtas Committee, it would appear that lack of funding is the critical issue pushing the closure of Cuisle. “I have received assurances that a viable financial rescue package will be made available, and I have requested a meeting with the Board of Directors of the IWA to discuss a solution to this crisis. “Such a rescue package will take more than five working days to effect, and I request that as Minister you withdraw your ministerial support for this decision to close Cuisle to allow for these measures to continue the vital services provided there”. Cllr. Waldron also wrote to IWA CEO Rosemary Keogh to advise her that he has received assurances that a viable financial rescue package can be made available, “with the assistance of IWA”. Suggesting that a meeting be held, he added: “Rather than playing politics, I would like to meet with you to discuss a sensible and constructive solution to this serious national issue”.

Happier times: Pictured at the 20th anniversary celebrations of Cuisle Holiday Centre in Donamon, Co. Roscommon in June 2017 were, back row (l-r) Senator Terry Leyden, Eugene Cummins, CEO, Roscommon County Council, Rosemary Keogh, IWA CEO, Tony Cunningham, Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice, Jean Coleman, Manager, Cuisle Holiday Centre and Cllr. Laurence Fallon. Front row (l-r) Cllr. Tony Ward, the then Chairman of Roscommon County Council and Ursula Nugent, guest speaker (Co. Tyrone). Picture: Andrew Fox

Cuisle closure: A timeline of events  DAN DOONER

1995: The Irish Wheelchair Association begins to explore the possibility of opening an accessible holiday centre at Donamon Castle, Co. Roscommon. June, 1997: Cuisle Holiday Centre is opened in Donamon, Co. Roscommon by then President of Ireland Mary Robinson. June 1st, 2001: The Irish Wheelchair Association agree a 25-year lease with the Divine Word Missionaries. All rent (£125,000) is paid in advance. June, 2007: Cuisle celebrates ten years in operation with a gala ball which raises around €80,000 for the centre. November, 2016: Cuisle receives a €63,982 grant from the National Lottery towards ceiling tracking hoists. It is among a number of grants and donations received by the centre from 2007 to 2019. Early 2017: A periodic inspection of electrical installations reveals a complete electrical upgrading of the centre is needed. The IWA says the estimated cost is €1.15 million. June, 2017: Cuisle celebrates its 20th anniversary with a party attended by guests including local public representatives and members of the IWA board.

Protestors pictured at the #SaveCuisle Rally last Saturday in Roscommon town. Photo: Ben Finnerty.

June and July 2017: Members of the IWA board approach Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice at Cuisle’s 20th anniversary celebrations in June, and later, Deputy Denis Naughten in July and inform them that funding is needed for upgrades at the centre. The TDs say they informed Junior Minister Finian McGrath of the issue.

2017 to 2019: IWA says it wrote to Minister Regina Doherty and Health Minister Simon Harris in relation to funding as well as meeting with Deputies Michael Fitzmaurice, Denis Naugthen, and Brendan Durkin, Junior Minister Finian McGrath and various HSE officials in a bid to secure funding. April 2nd, 2019: IWA meet with HSE officials to highlight the difficulties at Cuisle and the need for Capital funding/ support for transitioning of service to alternative location in the absence of funding. The HSE invites the IWA to submit a proposal for an alternative model of service. April 24th, 2019: IWA receives an email from HSE stating that it sought to ‘prioritise decongregation allocations in light of all other competing demands and competing budget’. The IWA claims it was also informed that no capital funding would be available. May/June, 2019: IWA seeks update on funding and informs HSE that in the absence of funding a decision would have to be made on Cuisle. August 21st, 2019: IWA meet with HSE to propose moving to hotel-based model of service in the absence of funding. October 30th, 2019: Some staff members receive a text message summoning them to a meeting regarding the future of Cuisle. October 31st, 2019: Remaining staff members receive text message regarding Cuisle meeting. November 3rd, 2019: The Irish Wheelchair Association confirms that it will close Cuisle at the end of the month.

November 11th, 2019: Tony Cunningham (National Director of Services) appears at a special sitting of Roscommon County Council where it is revealed that local TDs except Fianna Fáil’s Eugene Murphy had been approached over funding concerns as far back as June 2017. November 11/12th, 2019: Deputies Naughten and Fitzmaurice say there was no suggestion that Cuisle faced closure when they were approached in 2017. Deputy Eugene Murphy expresses shock that he had not been approached. November 21st, 2019: IWA CEO Rosemary Keogh and IWA National Director of Services Tony Cunningham appear in front of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health. In what are, at times, heated exchanges with local public representatives, Rosemary Keogh says that Cuisle would not have closed if funding for fire and electrical upgrades had been made available. November 22nd, 2019: Staff members discover a delivery of packing materials at Cuisle Holiday Centre in Donamon. November 23rd, 2019: Between 2,000 and 3,000 people take part in a ‘Save Cuisle’ march and rally in Roscommon town. November 27th, 2019: Minister of State for Disability Issues, Finian McGrath, tells the Seanad that the Irish Wheelchair Association had not asked for funding when they met earlier this month. November 27th, 2019: Cuisle employees receive their final pay cheques from the Irish Wheelchair Association. November 29th, 2019: The date of Cuisle’s proposed closure by the Irish Wheelchair Association.

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#Save Cuisle RALLY

A sinister and cold-blooded decision An Open Letter to the Board of the IWA  SEAMUS THOMPSON, FORMER CEO OF IWA BOARD

You will no doubt have heard of the considerable anger and disappointment caused by your decision to close the IWA Holiday and Respite Centre at Cuisle, Donamon. You may not be fully aware of the history of this great service. We secured these brilliant premises in 1995 as a potential method of discontinuing the annual holidays for IWA members in schools and community halls, something which had been the norm for many years. At the time, we felt that the ‘school setting’ was completely inappropriate, unsafe and lacked dignity for people with significant disabilities. However, for many years, these school holidays were enjoyed, were sought after, and were a brilliant method of giving the much-stressed carer an annual break in the knowledge that their loved ones were looked after and socially involved. Albeit in a setting far from acceptable in a modern world. One of the great benefits of this scheme was the extent to which the community became involved. This was achieved through the school community and the voluntary assistance available in the area. All sorts of goods were donated, including food, blankets, bedding. Everything was free of charge to the IWA. During the transition, we worried that we would lose all this goodwill, but we were careful to have an extended ‘lead in’ period where the holidays continued in the communities, but gently moved across to the new service – which was Cuisle. I would say that this transition was seamless mainly because we considered the old system too good to discard entirely, despite the fact that we had reservations about safety, etc. However,

A protestor pictured at the #SaveCuisle Rally last Saturday in Roscommon town. Photo: Ben Finnerty.

this transition was managed properly and very carefully! Moving on over 20 years, and we wonder what has happened? A decision which has been given no ‘lead in’ time, no decent transition, and no respect for the successes of the past 20 years’ efforts. Of course time moves on, and general expectations of persons with disabilities who use the service have changed. Just like in 1995, the members are angered and upset that decisions which affect their lives are being taken in a cold and non-communicative manner; but this time something is different. This time there’s a lack of any real communication. There’s a sinister and cold-blooded decision being made that negatively affects members, family carers, staff, and a voluntary community in Cuisle that’s much

wider than the IWA. These people are now being disregarded. Things need not have happened this way. Managers are put in places of authority for a particular reason. They are expected to consider changes that may be required for modernisation of services which can have an impact on various groups. These managers are expected to make decisions to neutralise pain and suffering on those affected. It would appear to me that none of this has taken place around this decision. Decisions are often the wrong ones because of the arrogance and utter stupidity of those making them. I think it seems reasonable to say that this is a typical case of ‘shooting oneself in the foot’. While the overall thrust of the reasoning behind the decision may have been justified, the methods and behaviour of the decision-makers brought so much angst and upset, it was clear they lost the plot! So, having upset so many people and the general community, what happens now? Well, clearly you, as board members, must withdraw, because persisting at this time will lose a lot more than you realise. For an organisation founded by great people back in 1960, your whole modus operandi will be discredited, and, as you know, Ireland is a small place and word gets around very quickly. It would seem that you have lost the ability to represent the ‘ordinary’ voice. Your biggest effort is now engaged in gaining more State funding, and doing the work of the HSE. This is fine as services need to be provided; but not at the expense of being free to speak openly about your members’ needs. You are now in the pocket of the HSE and the minister, and are unable to separate yourselves adequately when a crisis like this arises. You are no longer a free agent! No matter what decisions need to be taken, they must take into account the people affected. If you just railroad your decision-making, then you are no different from the cold reality of government departments; for example the Department of Jus-

Cuisle to close tomorrow as IWA ignores appeals for ‘stay of execution’  PAUL HEALY

Barring an unexpected twist today (Thursday), the Cuisle Holiday Centre in Donamon will be officially closed by the Irish Wheelchair Association on Friday. Appeals for a ‘stay of execution’ for six or twelve months have so far fallen on ‘deaf ears’. Instead of time being ‘bought’ with a view to resolving the crisis, there are now only hours remaining in the 22-year existence of this facility. The closure will result in the loss of about 45 jobs, and will be a major blow to the local economy. Furthermore, and most pertinently, there is dismay and sadness amongst services users from all over the country. About 2,000 people attended a rally in Roscommon Town on Saturday, held in protest at the shock closure announcement. The rally heard calls for the

IWA board to step down and for the closure to be deferred. The campaign against the closure appeared to be given significant impetus on Thursday when the Joint Oireachtas Health Committee decided to write to the IWA board requesting a deferral of the closure. IWA CEO Rosemary Keogh said that she would bring any such request to the attention of the board. Last-gasp efforts to avert the closure have revolved around calls for a ‘stay of execution’ so that the possibility of putting together a financial rescue package and/or exploring alternative options could be discussed with the IWA and other stakeholders. However, as we go to press on Wednesday night, the silence from the IWA is deafening. The IWA has declined to answer questions put to it by the Roscommon People on Wednesday morning. The die appears to be cast.

Paula Naughton pictured with sons George and Isaac at the #SaveCuisle Rally last Saturday in Roscommon town. Photo: Ben Finnerty.

tice and the direct provision centres, etc., where decisions are taken with absolutely no consideration of their public impact on communities. This will never work in Ireland; it shouldn’t be accepted, and is inappropriate for decent people who give their lives and energy to helping others who just happen to be more vulnerable than most. Disability is a strange phenomenon. It has many different strands and different impacts on the person. It must have many different interactions in order to be able to respond to the needs. Some people with a disability have received large tranches of compensation from government, or other bodies; however the majority have nothing and are surviving on a pittance. I fear that what the IWA has done, (in a very uncaring and inappropriate manner), is to try to package this into a ‘one size fits all’. This is not a good idea, and not a good decision, and with the continuation of an added arrogance in their attitude – not evident at board level – this situation will never be solved amicably. The current situation is of the IWA’s making. It can only be undone by IWA. If you, as board members, can muster up enough respect to offer some dignity or ‘wriggle room’ to this damaged community, then you may win the battle. However, you have now set yourself back much further than is comfortable, and your ‘management’ of this terrible dictatorship and nonsense must move in a different direction. Furthermore, like most boards, only a few are the real drivers and sometimes they have strange and unmanageable agendas. However this decision is a majority one and, despite the fact many board members may be just nodding their support, all are implicated. ‘Sorry’ is no longer acceptable; everyone is implicated and tarred with the same brush of destroying Cuisle for all time! Yours sincerely, Seamus Thompson, Former CEO of IWA (who proudly developed Cuisle)

Joint Committee’s last-gasp appeal Members of the Dáil’s Joint Committee on Health have written to the Irish Wheelchair Association asking the board to defer the closure of the Cuisle Holiday Respite Centre. At last Thursday’s meeting, Roscommon/Galway politicians were involved in tense exchanges with Rosemary Keogh, CEO of the IWA. Ms. Keogh was accompanied by Tony Cunningham, Director of Services. After the meeting, the Chairman of the Joint Committee, Dr. Michael Harty TD confirmed that, at the behest of the committee members, he had written to the IWA asking that it defer the closure. Dr. Harty also wrote to the Minister for Health Simon Harris, urging public bodies to engage in a full review of services for people with disabilities “as this will ultimately decide the fate of the Cuisle facility”. Dr. Harty stated: “The centre would normally wind down operations there for the winter months anyway, and this provides a window of opportunity to review its future and therefore the need to make all workers redundant this week should be revisited”. Dr. Harty continued: “We need the IWA and the HSE in particular to work closely together over the coming weeks and months in order to establish the service requirements of people with disabilities and the extent to which these should continue to be provided at the Cuisle Centre”.

Roscommon People Friday 29 November 2019

#Save Cuisle RALLY

Large crowds attended the Cuisle rally in Roscommon town last Saturday. Photo: Ben Finnerty

Rossies take to streets in solidarity with Cuisle  SEAMUS DUKE

About 2,000 people took to the streets last Saturday to protest against plans to close the Cuisle Respite Centre in Donamon. Deemed ‘no longer fit for purpose’ by the Irish Wheelchair Association, (IWA), the closure will result in the loss of in excess of 40 jobs. In a strong show of solidarity, local TDs, Senators, councillors and community leaders joined staff and service-users as they marched in unison in a rally led by the Castlerea Brass & Reed Band. Local man Danny Burke, (a former councillor), remarked how service-users had “tears in their eyes at this news. I can say here today that we are not going to let this happen. Cuisle is not just for the wheelchair users, it’s

a community-based centre as well, and is used by many local groups for various functions. It’s a great amenity for County Roscommon and we cannot let it close”. Heartened by the turnout, Roscommon County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice said the IWA, “don’t seem to be listening to the people in Roscommon”. He continued: “They are not listening to the service-users and they are not listening to the taxpayers of this country who are giving them €40 million per year to run their affairs. The bottom line is that they want to close Cuisle. I am calling on them to have an extraordinary general meeting and seek the views of the people on the ground”. Appealing to the IWA to source funding, Cllr. Fitzmaurice assured supporters that

“every councillor in Roscommon is behind this cause”. Service-user Ita Fitzmaurice appealed: “Please, please, please keep Cuisle open. We go down there once a year for a holiday and we love the place. We love the staff, and it’s the only break we get. It’s a home from home for us, and I’m pleading with whoever is in charge not to close it”. Michael Nolan of Roscommon IWA said: “Nothing is too much trouble for the staff in Cuisle, and today’s rally shows that it cannot be closed, nor should it ever be replaced”. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice said: “Over the coming days the pressure has to be ramped up and the people need to be involved in that. I believe there’s a way forward here and it can be resolved. The people in Roscommon and

Large crowds attended the Cuisle rally in Roscommon town last Saturday. Photos: Emma Healy

East Galway will ensure that the wheelchair users will have a future in Donamon”. Deputy Eugene Murphy said: “The Irish Wheelchair Association are making up excuses as to why the centre should close. Instead of closing the facility down, let us campaign for even better facilities”. Addressing the board of the IWA, he asked them to “put this decision on hold for at least 12 months”. Calling Cuisle a home-awayfrom-home, Deputy Denis Naughten said: “We can go the way of the IWA and board up Cuisle; and no-one wants that. Or we can put an alternative in place. They have said no to that. For all of the people who’ve been connected with Cuisle over the years and the service-users in particular, they deserve a chance here. I’m asking the IWA to pause

this decision for six months so we can put that alternative in place and keep the doors of Cuisle open”. Commenting on the proud historical links associated with the facility, Senator Terry Leyden said: “They developed a top class centre in Cuisle, and we are not going to let that go. Never, never, never”. Reassuring the campaigners, Senator Leyden declared: “We will continue with this fight, and we will be successful”. Local community advocate, Catherine Hoare was heartened to see the great turnout, saying: “There’s plenty of passion here today, and it’s great to see so many people supporting the cause. We’re here because it’s the right thing to do. Cuisle is unique because it’s the only holiday and respite centre in the country. But what makes Cuisle

really unique is the staff and the community around it”. Reading out a statement on behalf of service-user Erica Boucher, Noel Brennan of Cuisle conveyed: “I have been coming to Cuisle for 15 years, and was only there for a week recently. I’m devastated that it’s closing down. In my 27 years of going to respite centres, I haven’t been looked after anywhere else better than by the staff at Cuisle. They are like my family. We feel that nobody understands how we feel and no-one is listening to us. All we want now is for the Government to reverse this decision”. Adding his voice, Senator Rónán Mullen said: “I am full-square behind this cause; and I will fight alongside the people to have this decision reversed”.

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WITH SEAMUS DUKE

Only Leo or Simon can save Cuisle now I was very proud of the people of Roscommon last Saturday when they turned out in huge numbers to support the efforts to save the Cuisle holiday centre in Donamon. Apart from the 45 or so people who will lose their jobs (a huge blow for the area), this amenity is loved by the people who use it and over the past week or so we have heard of their experiences in Donamon over the years. However, while it was really uplifting to see such a big crowd there on Saturday, and it was equally satisfying to hear the passion in the speeches of everyone who spoke, I am very pessimistic about the chances of this campaign being a success. We have had several major public protests in the past here in Roscommon and the powers that be have not passed the slightest bit of heed on them. As far as I can see, the only thing that will change the minds of the Irish Wheelchair Association on this issue is if Simon Harris or Leo Varadkar step in and tells them to stall or reverse their decision. Minister Finian McGrath seems to have no say at all and the board of the IWA are oblivious to the strength of public opinion here in Roscommon. In fact, they couldn’t care less about the views of people here. Minister McGrath has actually endorsed the decision taken by the IWA (to close Cuisle), so, given those

circumstances, it will be very difficult to prevent this closure proceeding this Friday. It is desperately frustrating to hear stories like that of the printer in the Houses of the Oireachtas which will have cost over €1m by the time it is in operation. That is pretty close to the sum that is needed to carry out the necessary refurbishments at Cuisle.

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As far as I can see, the only thing that will change the minds of the Irish Wheelchair Association on this issue is if Simon Harris or Leo Varadkar step in and tells them to stall or reverse their decision

I am full of admiration for the people in the community in Donamon and surrounding areas for their passion and commitment to the ‘Save Cuisle’ cause, but it won’t be enough. At the end of the day, there’s a political dimension to all of this and unless a political decision is made to ensure the closure is averted, it’s curtains for Cuisle. What our politicians have to do now is to lobby the Minister for Health and the Taoiseach to get involved – or else this cause will be lost. The minimum requirement would be for the decision to be put on hold for at least 12 months to give breathing space for the refurbishment work to be carried out and/or for an alternative plan to be agreed for the full use of what is a magnificent facility. Cuisle is not only a respite and holiday centre for the service-users, it is also a huge asset to the local community. So many events have been held there over the years. The setting is fantastic and it would be a crying shame if the doors of this facility were to close this weekend. This decision was announced only three weeks ago and I know that it’s late in the day but the doors of Cuisle must not be allowed to close this Friday. If that happens, it will be impossible to open them again (in an IWA context). We cannot afford to lose another vital piece of community infrastructure from our county. Over to you Simon and Leo – tell the IWA that Cuisle must not close.

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Black Friday 2019

Black Friday shopping bonanza in Roscommon! County Roscommon is set for yet another ‘Black Friday’ on November 29th with shops and businesses throughout the county offering massive discounts on stock and services as part of the annual pre-Christmas sales bonanza. Until just a few years ago, Black Friday was a tradition reserved for the United States of America and scenes of wild hysteria were commonplace as shoppers braved the crowds to grab themselves a festive bargain. Thankfully, Black Friday shopping in Roscommon is a much more peaceful affair and shoppers can take full advantage of the major discounts on offer at local businesses without the near-riot atmosphere associated with the event in the States! A number of shops in Roscommon have been advertising Black Friday deals for the last few weeks. Local boutiques and clothing stores as well as pharmacies and car dealerships are among those ready to give their customers early Christmas presents. Meanwhile, electronic stores, both in Roscommon and further afield, have been synonymous with the event ever since its inception and there are usually exceptional deals to be had on flatscreen TVs, laptops, household appliances and other electrical goods. So, don’t miss out this Black Friday and shop local in order to take advantage of the great preChristmas deals on offer in businesses across the county!

Pictured at the turning on of the Christmas lights in Roscommon on Sunday were Lexi, Jill and Cian Cunningham. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Black Friday 2019

People of Roscommon provide hope for children in need  IVAN SMYTH

Over 4,000 Christmas shoeboxes, which contained items sent to children affected by poverty, left from Roscommon bound for Southeast Europe last Friday (November 22nd), as part of the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal. ‘Team Hope’ is an Irish, Christian development organisation which works to help children affected by poverty in Africa and Eastern Europe. The charity runs the Christmas shoebox appeal annually with people across Ireland placing items in a shoebox and donating them to those in need. In Roscommon, 4,059 shoeboxes were sent to Kosovo, a country that is among the poorest in Europe. Knockcroghery resident, Junior De Larina, was the main co-ordinator involved in organising the distribution of the shoeboxes from Roscommon. He was delighted with the large number of donations and praised the 38 people who helped organise the shoeboxes in order to ensure that they could be shipped out to Kosovo on time. “I came in late to the role of co-ordinator. In spite of this we had quite a good response. I had helped organise the shoeboxes in Donegal in the past

Colm O’Brocklián pictured with volunteers Derek Featherstone, Emory Fleming, Junior Delarina, Roscommon CoOrdinator, who were loading the truck last Friday evening with over 4,000 shoe boxes filled with Christmas presents for children in Eastern Europe as part of the annual Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

but it is a tough challenge. It is a big operation as we have to make sure the shoeboxes can pass through customs and there is the paperwork to look after also,” he said. Junior, who has lived in Knockcroghery for eight years and has also resided in Donegal after

emigrating from Brazil in 2003, believes ‘Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal’ is an initiative worth supporting. “Nobody gets paid to do this. We do it because we believe in giving hope to children in need. The children in Kosovo and in other poorer countries

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Offaly native, Josephine Somers, opened a ladies’ fashion boutique called ‘Wide Variety’ on November 4th 1994 in the Stonecourt Centre in Roscommon town. The business moved a number of times in the intervening period before finding its current home in the Harrison Centre around 15 years ago, and rebranding as Satara in 2012. Josephine explained the inspiration behind setting up her business in Roscommon town. “The main reason I got started is that I developed a thyroid problem, which is a medical problem, and a couple of other things, which resulted in me gaining quite a lot of weight. I was a bit embarrassed going into shops to look for largersized clothes because I had always been used to being very slim. It occurred to me that there were very few shops that catered for bigger sizes and I thought it would be an idea to open one”. Josephine didn’t come from a fashion background and instead had worked primarily in IT after leaving school. “I started off very small, where John Earley’s front office is now (Stonecourt). I was there for a year and a half before I moved further down the town (Goff Street) and then back up to the Stonecourt before finally settling here about fifteen years ago,” she said. Josephine counts herself very lucky that she received such a warm welcome in Roscommon

town from both fellow business people and local customers, who took her boutique to their hearts. “I am so lucky that our customers have remained so loyal throughout the years. Even back when I first started people were so supportive of me. They were brilliant,” she said. Josephine and her family once ran a grocery shop in Kiltoom but as Wide Variety grew they left that business and relocated to Ballymurray. The name Wide Variety was suggested by Josephine’s brother, John, while she was visiting him at his home during a buying trip to London. But following an appearance on Feargal Quinn’s Retail Therapy on RTÉ in 2012, it was decided to change the name to Satara. “We got a call asking us would we like to go on the Feargal Quinn’s

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Retail Therapy programme and we said that we would. We had six months of filming and then we decided to relaunch the shop as ‘Satara’ after a major revamp. It was a great experience. Feargal was such a lovely man, he’d really put you at ease. He was excellent,” she said. Satara is now a bright and welcoming boutique which wouldn’t be out of place on the high street of a big city. Josephine prides herself on the store’s welcoming atmosphere. There are four other members of staff, all from the locality: her daughter Siobhán Gannon, as well as Siobhan Martin, Sandy Gately and Frances Fallon. “I’m absolutely blessed with my staff, they’re all so lovely and everyone gets on really well together. It’s like a family and everyone is willing to help each other out. “They’re great at keeping every-

“I’m absolutely blessed with my staff, they’re all so lovely and everyone gets on really well together. It’s like a family and everyone is willing to help each other out” – Josephine Somers

thing running smoothly and creating a lovely atmosphere in the shop. I wouldn’t have many things I’d be fussy on, but one of them is tidiness. I absolutely hate to see the shop a mess. Everybody – customers included – wants to see it tidy! If you’ve hangers all over the place or clothes hanging off a rail, it affects the whole atmosphere”. Satara has certainly found a home in the Harrison Centre and Josephine really appreciates the togetherness that exists among businesses there. “It’s lovely here; it’s like a little family and we all get on really well and support each other,” she said, before highlighting the variety of shops, eateries and services the centre has to offer. As Satara celebrates 25 years in business this Friday night it will offer Josephine and her staff an opportunity to say thank you to the boutique’s many loyal customers. Josephine said: “I know I wouldn’t be still here if my customers weren’t loyal to me and if they didn’t keep coming back again and again. A lot of people tell me that they like the great service here and that’s something that we do try very hard to provide. There’s always somebody to help them…or leave them alone, whichever they prefer! “The loyalty of our customers is so important and very much appreciated. Hopefully they’ll keep coming to us and we’ll still be here in another 25 years!”

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Night of celebration this Friday! Ten €50 vouchers to be won As a thank you to their many loyal customers down through the years, Satara Ladies Boutique at the Harrison Centre will host a party this Friday (29th) to mark 25 years in business in Roscommon town.

There will be a draw for ten €50 vouchers on the night as well as loads of spot prizes including a fabulous Joseph Ribkoff jacket, CRO Jeans and much more! There will also be tea, coffee and wine as well as finger food on the night as Josephine, Siobhan and staff say thank you for your continued support. To enter Friday’s draw, just make a purchase of any size in Satara up until Friday (29th) and you will be in with a chance to win!

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Customer service made to measure! Siobhán Gannon is the eldest of Josephine Somers’ three daughters and says she started working in her mother’s boutique (then called Wide Variety) at weekends and during holidays from school. She was just 10-years-old when Josephine first opened in 1994, but along with her younger sisters, Claire and Fiona, Siobhán has been very supportive of her mother and extremely proud of her success. “We don’t do stress in Satara! It’s the best place in the world to work. Mam’s just the best in the world too, and that’s why she’s survived in business for 25 years. She’s the most genuine, generous and wonderful person you could come across and she genuinely cares about people. When a customer comes into Satara she just wants to send them out happy…with a bag (of purchases) or not,” Siobhán said. Siobhán says that Josephine and the staff at Satara will do everything they can to accommodate their customers. “We want to make sure everyone feels welcome here. We’ll do everything we can to make shopping more convenient. We take deposits, we do a great range of sizes, and customers can even pay a product off in instalments in the weeks leading up to Christmas, for example. Whatever we can do for the customer, we’ll do it”. To borrow Satara’s previous name, the ladies’ boutique certainly offers a ‘wide variety’ of leading brands, including: Joseph Ribkoff and Frank Lyman for wedding and party dresses as well as Irish labels such as Personal Choice and Kate Cooper. “We try to stock as many homegrown brands as we can. We also stock Avalon, Watercolours, and Christina Felix wool jackets from Portugal, which are really great quality.

“We’ve also just got a new label in called Tiffosi, which is another Portuguese label and again, the prices and quality are amazing,” Siobhán says. Satara stocks a wonderful selection of both designer dresses from a range of fashion houses and party wear, as well as warmer coats and jackets so that customers can look fashionable whatever the weather or time of year. Satara also stocks a range of accessories including bags, costume jewellery, hats, scarves and gloves, to name just a few. It’s a one-stop shop for ladies’ fashion.

Customer service Siobhán says customer service is at the forefront of everything Satara does. “We’ll always welcome customers to the store and be in a position the offer assistance. Some customers prefer to be left to browse but if they need advice or help with anything we’re never far away. There’s no pressure, if you want to come in and spend hours browsing then that’s absolutely fine, but we’re also here to help! “We see people trying things on every day so we know what shapes are nice on certain people and what dresses or colours will work. We might even be in a position to tell customers if a particular dress has already been bought by another guest at a wedding they’re attending! “Staff members are all local to Roscommon so we get to know our customers really well. They get the personal touch here rather than going to the likes of the bigger cities where nobody knows your name. Whether we know you or not at Satara, you’ll always be guaranteed to get a friendly greeting,” she said.

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What’s in a name? Josephine Somers first ventured into the world of ladies’ fashion when she opened Wide Variety on November 4th 1994. The name was the brainchild of her brother John, who had suggested ‘Wide Variety’ while Josephine was on a business trip to England in order to source stock for her new store. The idea for the name came from the fact that the new business was aimed at catering for larger sizes and could offer a far more extensive range than what had previously been available in Roscommon. In 2012, Josephine was approached by

producers at RTÉ and asked to take part in popular TV show, ‘Feargal Quinn’s Retail Therapy’. As part of the show, the late Superquinn founder visited businesses around Ireland to offer advice. Josephine described Mr. Quinn as a lovely man who made everyone on set very comfortable. He also advised her to change the name of the boutique to something more modern and inclusive. Step forward daughter Siobhán, who, after hours of racking her brain, came up with the name ‘Satara’, which is derived from the name of a woolen fabric. Now you know!

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WeekendPeople BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club McManus Cup (Session 1) – 1st: E. Kelly & M. Dermody, 2nd: A. Rafferty & V. McManus, 3rd: C. Ansboro & C. McGrath. Happy ‘71 Bridge Club 1st: M. Coyle & M. Dermody, 2nd: M. & V. Brennan, Gross: M. & P. Mellett. St. Coman’s Bridge Club North/South – 1st: S. Hickey & E. Mulry, 2nd: K. Hanley & M. Fallon, Gross: M. & P. Lalor. East/West – 1st: A. Kilduff & M. McDermott, 2nd: J. O’Gara & E. Curley, Gross: K. Dowd & C. Ansboro. Ballymurry Bridge Club Section A North/South – 1st: K. Walshe & P. Finneran, 2nd: K. Gordon & J. Adamson, Gross: H. Lynn & J. Walsh. East/West – 1st: A. Igoe & N. Rogers, 2nd: J. Callaghan & C. Browne, Gross: V. Finneran & P. Callaghan. Section B North/South – 1st: J. McGrath & M. Dowling, 2nd: B. Keenan & E. Mulry, Gross: S. Kelly & M. Hickey. East/West – 1st: M. Naughton & F. Kelly-Henry, 2nd: M. Doyle & K. Blighe, Gross: M. Dolan & M. McDermott. Kilbride Bridge Club North/South – 1st: A. Igoe & G. McDermott, 2nd: F. Keane & B. Gillooly, 3rd: T. & B. Moran. East/ West – 1st: P. Murray-O’Brien & B. Fallon, 2nd: A. Gaffney & J. Hunt, 3rd: L. Hussey & M. Hussey.

SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Jesus exaggerates in today’s Gospel when He claims not to know the day or the hour when He will come again. He occasionally makes such overstatements to drive home a point we might otherwise miss (see Matthew 5:34; 23:9; Luke 14:26). His point here is that the exact “hour” is not important. What is crucial is that we not postpone our repentance, that we be ready for Him – spiritually and morally – when He comes. For He will surely come, He tells us – like a thief in the night, like the flood in the time of Noah. In today’s Epistle, Paul too compares the present age to a time of advancing darkness and night. Though we sit in the darkness, overshadowed by death, we have seen arise the great light of our Lord who has come into our midst (see Matthew 4:16; John 1:9; 8:12). He is the true light, the life of the world. And His light continues to shine in His Church, the new Jerusalem promised by Isaiah in today’s First Reading. In the Church, all nations stream to the God of Jacob, to worship and seek wisdom in the House of David. From the Church goes forth His word of instruction, the light of the Lord – that all might walk in His paths toward that eternal day when night will be no more (see Revelation 22:5). By our baptism we have been made children of the light and day (see Ephesians 5:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:5–7). It is time we start living like it – throwing off the fruitless works of darkness, the desires of the flesh, and walking by the light of His grace. The hour is late as we begin a new Advent. Let us begin again in this Eucharist. As we sing in today’s Psalm, let us go rejoicing to the House of the Lord. Let us give thanks to His name, keeping watch for His coming, knowing that our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www.salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church).

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A day to remember at The Green! It’s Monday afternoon and out here in Creggs we are recovering from one of the most amazing weekends that our little village has ever seen, with Saturday’s official opening of three new Creggs Rugby pitches, the unveiling of a fantastic new stand, and new electronic scoreboard. Throw in a host of rugby matches involving players of every age, shape and size, which went on all day and which featured more than 400 underage players. My good friend, Jack the Lower, told me he had never seen as many people in the village before. Now Jack’s memory goes back to the great days (or nights) of the Creggs Carnivals, and he told every parking place in the area was taken up from early morning right though the whole day! I’ve told you before that work is a huge inconvenience in my life, and so, even though I now only have to go in on Fridays and Saturdays, Saturday was a problem, and so I didn’t get to any of the

earlier festivities. I did, however, arrive in time for the big local derby, when our first team took on Buccaneers from Athlone. The crowd was absolutely huge, and what made it even better was the fact that the game lived up to the sense of occasion, and Creggs kept up their end by winning on a scoreline of 38-21. The funny thing was that at half-time you would nearly think it was all over, with our lads leading 31-7, and, in fact, my brother, the Rasher, was going to head back to Ennis at the interval. However, wise old heads like Billy and me (maybe not that wise) told him to hold fire, as we just knew Buccs would come roaring back into it, and sure enough after only 15 minutes of the second half they had scored two converted tries, and the lead was down to ten. The Rasher stayed, and it was nip and tuck until the finish, but towards the end prop forward Tom Fleming careered through the visitors’ defence,

produced a mesmeric sidestep (or was it a speed wobble?) to wrong-foot the last defender, and score a wonderful winning try. Now there has been many a good try scored in Creggs over the last 45 years, but the five they scored on Saturday were all just incredible and they would have brightened up any game at even the highest level. For the record, they were all scored by mountain men, so in case it never happens again the scorers were Shane Dowd (2), his brother Ronan, Kevin Gavin and the aforementioned twinkle-toes Tom Fleming. Any one of them would be a candidate for the try of any season but, partly because he sometimes plays golf with me and Duff, but more so because of Shane Purcell’s exquisite chip and the speed with which it was gathered and finished, I think Ronan Dowd’s score ranks with the best I’ve ever been fortunate enough to see. It will live long in the memory of all of us lucky enough to witness it.

Celebrating 45 years of Creggs RFC After the rugby action last Saturday it was a rush home to put on our finery, paint and powder the face (Carol, not me), and head to the Abbey Hotel, where upwards of 250 people attended Creggs’ 45th anniversary. I think it was one of the most enjoyable functions I have ever been at. There was the usual number of speeches, including one by one of the most influential figures in women’s world rugby, Trien native Su Carthy, who is Ireland’s representative on the World Women’s Council. I have to admit that her list of achievements is mindboggling, and I, for one, was unaware of the enormity of the position that she holds in World Rugby. Since 2009, when she was appointed as the first World Rugby Women’s Development Manager, she has been instrumental in promoting women’s rugby, and over the ten years under her watch women went from comprising 4% of the world’s playing population to now making up a quarter of the total. It was wonderful to have a person of such stature address us. Su was followed by another extraordinary speaker, Fergus Farrell, a former Monivea rugby player, who suffered an extremely serious injury less than a year ago when he was lifting heavy machinery in his yard in Athenry. I won’t go into the details, but Fergus was told his chances of ever walking again were extremely low, so to see him walk into the ballroom in the Abbey Hotel was remarkably inspiring and he too proved a wonderful speaker. When our own club great, Adrian Leddy, had his retirement

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do in Hannon’s Hotel a few weeks ago, he organised a collection to go to a fund Fergus set up to buy new equipment for the NRH (National Rehabilitation Centre) and the proceeds of that collection (€1,500) was presented to Fergus on the night as well. The last of the outside speakers was Johnny Carr from Tuam, representing the Connacht Branch and from Creggs we had Michael Ward, on behalf of sponsors Ward & Burke, Ger Dowd, coach of the 1994 All-Ireland winning women’s team (who were honoured on the night), Club President Aidan Farrell, and yours truly, who represented the 1989 double winning team, who were also honoured on the night. Anyway, after a superb dinner, it was time for the festivities and

despite my exceptional dancing skills, I stayed away from the dance floor, met up with loads of past and present club stalwarts, marvelled at the journey our little club has gone on, revelled in the fact that I was one of the five (Jack the Higher and Lower, the Rasher, my brother Dec, and the Gunner, Jim O’Roarke the others) that came up with the idea of forming a rugby club 45 years ago, and thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful night. What the future holds for Creggs RFC no-one knows, but right now it’s in a really good place, and we can only hope it continues onwards and upwards for many years to come. Certainly it looks good, and with the two Brians, Diffley and Coady, captaining the two adult teams, it’s safe to say we are in safe hands.

Finally for this week … Finally for this week, it’s that time of year again, and Mary Kelly tells me the best social occasion of the year, the Senior Citizens’ Party, is coming up on Sunday, December 8th in St. Mary’s Hall, Kilbegnet, and everyone is welcome! It all kicks off at 2 pm and there will be loads of music, food, drink and craic, and she wants to see you all there. I have yet to get to it, but I am definitely qualified age-wise, so maybe I might make it this time. I will remind you again next week, but put the date in your diary and you can look forward to an outing to remember!

Till next week, Bye for now!

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New era for Paddy Finn’s Ofﬁcial opening this weekend The renowned Paddy Finn’s Bar in Kilteevan is under new management and will host an official opening this weekend! The new proprietor of Paddy Finn’s, a beautiful bar and lounge which is located two miles from Roscommon Town, is Derrane native Claudia Gormley. Claudia had been working in the premises in recent years, when it was run by Eoghan and Karol Brennan. She has now decided to lease the state-of-the-art public house and is very much looking forward to her new venture. This weekend, official opening celebrations will be held in Paddy Finn’s, starting on Friday evening and run-

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away earlier this year (RIP). Claudia has also worked in a number of bars in Roscommon Town. Claudia is a member of a very well known and respected local family. Native of Derrane (in the parish of Kilbride), she is a daughter of Seamus and Bernie Gormley. Well-known as an activist in agricultural show circles, Claudia was recently elected to the Board of the ISA (Irish Shows Association) for the Western Region, becoming the first Roscommon person to hold that position since the late Joe Murphy did. Claudia is a long-time and valued member of Roscommon Agricultural Show Committee.

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as Claudia takes reins! Claudia has been delighted with the support she has received since taking over Paddy Finn’s. “This is a really nice area. Kilteevan has so much going for it. There are excellent facilities here and a great community spirit. I would like to see Paddy Finn’s continue to play a central role in the commu-

nity. St. Joseph’s GAA Club is a very important presence in the area. We also have the very popular Cloonlarge Loop Walk. Kilteevan is a place with a great heritage”. As for Paddy Finn’s itself, Claudia has been working there for a few years, and is now enjoying her new role as landlady!

“I love it…the locals are very nice! There’s always a great atmosphere in the bar, and the banter is always good!” Claudia would like to thank the people of Kilteevan for their great support. Everyone is invited to the official opening celebrations. It promises to be a great weekend!

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A popular community hub Paddy Finn’s has become a popular hub in Kilteevan and the wider community in recent years. A stand-out character building, its beautiful furnishings creates a warm and intimate atmosphere, while retaining its old world charm. Paddy Finn’s is striking,

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Cinderella takes the stage in Longford When you think of Christmas you think of family, festive fun, Santa Claus and of course the Panto! It’s been a Christmas tradition in Ireland for years to make an annual trip to a Dublin Panto in The Olympia, Gaiety, Tivoli, Helix and other venues. But this year you can add Longford to your Panto options as Cinderella takes to the stage in St. Mel’s College ‪from December 23rd to January 5th.‬ Starring X Factor’s Mary Byrne as The Fairy Godmother, this promises to be a spectacularly fun Panto for all the family! Cinderella is produced by Stray Cat Productions, which includes Paul Hennessy and Tracey Carty from Evolution Stage School. Gerry McCann brings his 14 years’ experience as stage manager of The Tivoli (Cheerios) Panto to the table with Pat McElwain directing. The script is written by the very talented Los Angeles based, Leixlip native Karl Harpur. He also writes for The Helix and UCH Limerick Pantos. Tracey will be choreographer

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The Panto will also have a knock-on effect for the local economy with large numbers of visitors to Longford town and surrounding areas over the Christmas holiday period. This will be great for local restaurants, shops and accommodation. An A4 programme will be on sale during the Panto run and some ad space is available. €100 for a full page or €60 for a half page. Email longfordstraditionpanto@ gmail.com if interested. Longford’s Traditional Panto ‘Cinderella’ is proudly supported by Longford Tourism and The Longford Arms Hotel. Cinderella tickets are already selling fast with some shows almost sold out. Tickets available from www. stagestubs.com with group rates available by emailing: longfordstraditionalpanto@ gmail.com. Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages ‘Longford’s Traditional Panto’ for updates and remember to shop local!

Following on from Castlerea’s very successful Craft and Food Fair last year, this year’s event is taking place in The Hub, Castlerea, on Sunday, December 1st from 10 am to 4 pm, with over 70 stands. There promises to be an amazing array of hand-crafted gifts on offer including woodcraft, knitting and crochet, Tombola, jewellery, candles, toiletries, selections of hampers and flower arrangements and much, much more – everything you would like and expect to see will be there! The Irish Girl Guides and Scouts will have stands on the day, as will Castlerea Men’s Shed. There will also be a varie-

ty of food outlets with local bakery, Benny’s Deli, launching its Chrismas range of festive food. Fierce Fun Faces, a popular and talented face-painting outfit, will be on hand to brighten up children’s faces. They will also have their ever-popular glitter tattoos for older children. There will be exhibitors from the locality and surrounding environs on the day so come along and support local crafters and food producers! There will also be a cookery demonstration which is free of charge. Refreshments will be available. Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, will be MC on the day.

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Pictured at Creggs Rugby Club’s 45th Anniversary Dinner in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Saturday night were Caoimhe, Alex, Jacinta and Jean O’Boyle. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh Pictured at Creggs Rugby Club’s 45th Anniversary Dinner in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Saturday night were Ruth Hughes and Sonya Coyne. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Pictured at Creggs Rugby Club’s 45th Anniversary Dinner in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Saturday night were Ciaran Corcoran and Leah Hoey. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at Creggs Rugby Club’s 45th Anniversary Dinner in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Saturday night were Emma Mannion and Aaron Lyons. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at Creggs Rugby Club’s 45th Anniversary Dinner in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Saturday night were Aidan Farrell, Kieran Dowd, Fergus Farrell and Adrian Leddy. Fergus Farrell walked from Monivea to The National Rehabilitation Centre in Dun Laoghaire with all proceeds going to the National Rehab Hospital. Creggs Rugby Club kindly donated €1,500. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at Creggs Rugby Club’s 45th Anniversary Dinner in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Saturday night were Claire and Joe Finnegan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at Creggs Rugby Club’s 45th Anniversary Dinner in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Saturday night were Chris Duignan and Katie Gill. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at Creggs Rugby Club’s 45th Anniversary Dinner in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Saturday night were Padraic Deane, Adrian Leddy, Kieran Dowd and Aidan Farrell (Club President). Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Pictured at a Ladies Night in aid of Feileacain (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland) in Dalton’s of Fuerty were Lorraine Gately, Joanne Gallagher and Caroline McCormack. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Lim 445kgs €1065 - €2.39 per kilo, Char X 300kgs €1060 - €3.53 per kilo, Lim X 400kgs €1005 - €2.51 per kilo, Char X 310kgs €990 - €3.19 per kilo, Char X 325kgs €945 - €2.90 per kilo, Char X 260kgs €800 - €3.07 per kilo, Char X 280kgs €825 - €2.94 per kilo, BAX 330kgs €800 - €2.42 per kilo, BAX 310kgs €780 - €2.51 per kilo, Lim X 260kgs €765 - €2.94 per kilo, 3 Lim X 261kgs €720 - €2.75 per kilo, Simm X 275kgs €660 - €2.40 per kilo.

Char x 325kgs €935 - €2.87 per kilo, Char X 305kgs €920 - €3.01 per kilo, Char X 255kgs €860 - €3.37 per kilo, Char X 295kgs €860 - €2.91 per kilo, Lim X 270kgs €840 - €3.11 per kilo, Lim 305kgs €805 - €2.63 per kilo, Lim X 265kgs €830 - €3.13 per kilo, Lim X 275kgs €775 - €2.81 per kilo, Char X 290kgs €875 - €3.01 per kilo.

Finished lambs 49.7kgs €110, 55.2kgs €110, 54.7kgs €110, 49.6kgs €108, 52.3kgs €108, 49.4kgs €106, 47.3kgs €105.

Weanling bulls

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Char X 350kgs €1020 - €2.91 per kilo, Char X 365kgs €990 - €2.71 per kilo,

41.6kgs €90, 40.60kgs €90, 36.9kgs €86, 37.5kgs €70, 37kgs €68,

Manager’s report… Maura Quigley, Roscommon Mart “There were similar numbers on offer this week with prices holding firm for both bulls and heifers. Weanling heifer prices were improved with lots making from an average of €2.41 per kilo up to €3.53 per kilo. Weanling bulls fetched from an average of €2.38 per kilo up to €3.37 per kilo. There was a good attendance of customers anxious for stock. Springers made from €1,000 up to €1,400. “There will be a Christmas Bonanza special sale of Weanlings on Tuesday next (December 3rd) at 5 pm. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm this evening (28th). “There was a similar entry of sheep on offer at Wednesday’s sale with a strong demand for both lambs and cast ewes. Finished lambs made up to €110 for 49.7 kilo. Sheep sales continue on Wednesdays at 11 am for lambs and cast ewes. Please note all sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID Tag set”.

Castlerea Mart sample prices Manager’s report… Brendan Egan, Castlerea Mart “There were 750 cattle on offer at Thursday’s sale and prices are gradually rising for all classes of stock. The heifer ring reported a good clearance with breeding heifers in strong demand, while in the weanling rings prices were strong again with increased farmer activity evident as the trading year enters the final month. Breeding stock, runners and the dry cows reported good clearances also. “Springer cows made from €550 to €1,370 per head. There were similar numbers of calves/runners on offer and young calves made from €250 to €300 with runners making from €300 to €700 for the continental lots. “There were 220 bullocks on offer at Monday’s sale with a better trade reported, especially for the quality on offer. Prices were improved with quality lots well improved this week with a good attendance of customers present”.

Heifers Ch 400kgs €985, AA 420kgs €875, Ch 475kgs €1220, Ch 470kgs €1200, Ch 460kgs €1065, Ch 635kgs €1445, Lmx 550kgs €1430, Lm 530kgs €1385, Lmx 560kgs €1355, Si 605kgs €1355.

Dry cows Chx 860kgs €1580, Ch 885kgs €1535, Lm 875kgs €1480, Lm 780kgs €1350, Lm 485kgs €665, Lm 660kgs €970.

Weanling bulls Chx 255kgs €860, Chx 295kgs €860,

Lm 235kg €750, Lmx 375kgs €1010, Lm 365kgs €985, Ch 350kgs €980, Lm 285kgs €805, Ch 385kgs €960.

Weanling heifers Ch 255kgs €865, Ch 295kgs €820, Ch 315kgs €890, Ch 310kgs €885, Ch 320kgs €865, Ch 415kgs €1250, Ch 400kgs €880, Chx 225kgs €560.

Bullocks Lm 495kg €1170, Ch 450kgs €1095, Ch 530kgs €1250, Lm 500kgs €1225, Chx 590kgs €1325, AAx 575kgs €1270, Chx 640kgs €1380, Chx 700kgs €1475.

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ICMSA wants scheme payments by December 6th With the balancing payment for the BPS/ANC due this week (December 1st), the ICMSA Deputy President, Lorcan McCabe, has called on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to ensure that all necessary resources are deployed to guarantee payment of all remaining schemes by December 6th to all participants. “The €78 million set to be drawn down in eligible farmer applications from the €100 million Beef

Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM) should be made in the first week of December and while the first payments to applicants under the 2019 Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot (BEEP) have been made, it’s very important that those farmers cleared for payment are paid immediately. “There may be some farmers that have only recently submitted their data recently but even then – if all is in order – there should be no reason for

any delay in payment”, said Mr. McCabe. The ICMSA Deputy President said that 2019 has been tough year in terms of beef prices and that these payments are essential. “This is the traditional time of year when farmers pay the bulk of their bills and everyone should know how essential it is that outstanding problems are resolved without any further delay and payments issued as soon as possible”, he concluded.

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Bullocks, Heifers & Dry Cows End of Month Special Sale of Bullocks Friday, November 29th at 11 a.m. 40 pens on offer Also Heifers & Dry Cows

Christmas Cracker Special Sale of Bullocks & Heifers Friday, December 6th at 11 a.m. Also Dry Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on this Thursday, November 28th

Tuesday, December 3rd at 5 p.m. Also Suckler /Springer Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on this Thursday, November 28th ------------------------------------

Tuesday, December 10th at 5p.m.

Weanlings & Suckler Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 5th

IFA National Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed on the payment of the 2019 Sheep Welfare Scheme to 18,500 sheep farmers. “The sheep welfare scheme is worth €10

per ewe and this payment is an advance of 85%. The remaining 15% payment will be paid in 2020,” Mr. Dennehy said. Sean Dennehy said the scheme has one more year to run and IFA is lobbying for a new enhanced scheme from the Minister.

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.

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Christmas Bonanza Special Sale of Weanlings

IFA welcomes advance payment of Sheep Welfare Scheme

A breastfeeding peer support group meets 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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Pictured at Creggs Rugby Club’s 45th Anniversary Dinner in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Saturday night were John, Katie and Jacinta Hanley. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Breastfeeding support group in Castlerea

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

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. Your support would be most appreciated.

Tidy Towns celebration in Kilteevan The Cloonlarge Loop, Kilteevan won 2nd Prize for Sustainable Development in the 2019 Tidy Towns Competition. Kilteevan Tidy Towns would like to thank everyone who supported them in achieving this major success. The award was presented recently by Heather Humphreys, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, in Glaslough, Co Monaghan, Ireland’s Tidiest Town 2019. To celebrate this success, local boglands, and Kilteevan’s unique biodiversity, Kilteevan Tidy Towns are hosting a coffee morning this Sunday (December 1st) at 10.45 am in Kilteevan Community Centre. All welcome. The committee would be delighted to chat with the new community of walkers, cyclists and nature lovers who are enjoying local peatlands. If you are new to the neighbourhood, you are especially welcome. Kilteevan Tidy Towns would be most grateful if you can help to sustain further similar developments in Kilteevan by supporting the raffle or by making a donation on the day. Kilteevan Tidy Towns AGM will take place on Wednesday, December 4th at 8 pm in Kilteevan Community Centre.

Organic Cattle & Sheep This Saturday, November 30th at 12 Noon Bookings through the Mart office ------------------------------------

Friday, December 6th

Show & Sale of in Lamb Pedigree Texel Hoggets & Maiden Ewe Lambs Together with Reduction Sale from the Lisgobbin & Roscommon Flocks Show at 6 p.m. Sale at 7 p.m Sharp ------------------------------------

Friday, December 6th

Liscullane Charollais Sale of 25 Pedigree Registered in Lamb Ewe Hoggets A.I.’d to Ring Clare Dynamite, Tullyear Tornado & Hillside Trooper Due first week of January. All scanned in lamb & €uro star rated After Texel Sale – Approx 8 pm.

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Business RosFM ‘Grab a Grand’ competition

Pictured at a cheque presentation to the winners of the RosFM ‘Grab a Grand’ competition on Thursday evening last were Caroline Creighton (winner), Bernie Kearney, Chairperson, RosFM, Geraldine Relihan (winner) and Lindsay Costello, representing Roscommon Leisure Zone. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Pictured at a cheque presentation to the winners of the RosFM ‘Grab a Grand’ competition were (back row left to right): Gerry Jago, Joseph Wrynn, Martina Dockery, Lindsay Costello, Paul Egan and Aidan Raftery. Front row (l-r): Caroline Creighton (winner), Bernie Kearney (Chairperson, RosFM) and Geraldine Relihan (winner). Missing from photo is Alison Neary (winner). The correct number of balls (provided by Roscommon Leisure Zone) was 1,182. The balls had been placed in a red VW Beetle (provided by Lynch Flooring). Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Roscommon Hospital receives Irish Heart Foundation award Roscommon University Hospital received a gold Irish Heart Foundation’s Happy Heart Healthy Eating award at the Irish Heart Foundation Active@Work Awards in the Gibson Hotel, Dublin on Tuesday, November 19th. RUH was presented with the award for prioritising their employees’ heart health by offering

healthier eating options in the workplace. The Active@Work Award aims to get employees more active on a continuous basis, rather than just organising a once-off activity event, and promotes a culture of physical activity and long-term sustainable programmes. Presenting the awards alongside

Karl Henry, health and fitness expert, broadcaster and author, Tim Collins, CEO of the Irish Heart Foundation, said: “A great way to tackle heart disease and stroke is through workplace wellbeing initiatives such as healthier food promotion, provision in the workplace and sustainable physical activity programmes.

“The Irish Heart Foundation is delighted to recognise each of these companies for creating a culture of health and wellbeing and positively influencing people’s cardiovascular health by providing a long-term sustainable programme that demonstrates commitment to the organisation’s most important asset, its employees”.

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Pictured are Karl Henry, health and fitness expert, broadcaster and author; Mary Garvey and Patricia Rogers, Roscommon University Hospital, who achieved the Gold Healthy Eating Award; and Tim Collins, CEO, Irish Heart Foundation at the Irish Heart Foundation’s Happy Heart Healthy Eating and Active@Work Awards in the Gibson Hotel on Tuesday, November 19th.

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A RURAL RETREAT! Rural cottage in an ideal location Sherry Fitzgerald P. Burke are delighted to offer to the market this three/four-bedroomed country home situated in Castlefield Farm, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. The cottage is presented in excellent condition throughout and is located on a c.1.2 acre site. It comes with an asking price of €135,000. This beautiful home will certainly catch the eye of those who are on the hunt for a peaceful rural home. Entrance to the house is via a tiled porch that leads you directly into the hallway. To

the left there is a very spacious room, which could be used as a bedroom or lounge, and to the right you will find a bright living room with open fireplace. To the rear of the house you will find a fully fitted kitchen/dining room and a large fully tiled shower room. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, two of which have original wooden flooring. There is also a family bathroom. Outside, the driveway and yard have been newly surfaced and there is a three-bay shed to the side of the house. The gardens are

well manicured as mature trees and hedging offers plenty of privacy. Located just five minutes from Williamstown, Co. Galway and only 10 minutes from the bustling town of Castlerea, this charming home comes in excellent condition with its private setting and attractive asking price of €135,000 making it the perfect home for those looking for a rural hideaway. For more information call our Roscommon offices today on 090-6627200 or email info@ pburkeassociates.com.

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• Beautifully preserved 3-4 bed farmhouse • Located in a peaceful countryside location • Situated on c. 1.2 acres • Manicured gardens and 3 bay shed to the side • Only 10 minutes from Castlerea, 5 mins from Williamstown and 25 mins from Knock Airport. BER Exempt CALL PADRAIG BURKE: 090 666 27200

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€250,000

CLOONLOUGH, BALLINLOUGH, CO. ROSCOMMON

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• Excellently presented three bedroom bungalow in Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon • Spacious living accommodation • Manicured gardens to the front & rear • Views of Lake O’Flynn • Underground heating throughout. BER D2

• Newly renovated 3 bed country residence • Fabulous modern living accommodation • Located in the bustling town of Mountbellew • Manicured gardens to the front, side & rear

CALL PADRAIG BURKE: 090 666 27200

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Quality four-bedroomed bungalow on large site Oates Auctioneers are offering for sale a quality fourbedroomed bungalow sitting on a large site area located adjacent to the scenic ‘Mote Park’ woodland. The property in Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon, is situated only three miles from Roscommon Town and is twenty minutes away from Athlone Town Centre. This is a spacious property with two large detached workshops and office to the rear. For more information contact Oates Auctioneers on 090-6627878 or email info@oates. ie.

NEW TO THE MARKET Residential/Commercial Property With potential

Abbey Street, Roscommon Town

Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon

Auctioneers & Valuers PSRA no. 001090 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: An attractive 1 bedroomed apartment located at

GARDEN HOUSE APARTMENTS, ABBEY STREET, ROSCOMMON

Apartment at Abbey Street for sale This week Hughes & Company are confirming that they have received a lot of interest in a single-bedroomed apartment located in a complex comprising of nine apartments at Abbey Street, Roscommon. The apartment is currently rented but can be sold with vacant possession. For further details or to make an appointment to view, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com.

Business unit available in Roscommon town Hughes & Company are offering to let at Church Street, Roscommon, a circa 500 sq. ft. commercial unit which is suitable for various types of businesses. For further details contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

Second chance to purchase a quality bungalow 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, convenient to all local amenities. 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

This week Hughes & Company are offering for sale (due to cancellation) a twobedroomed 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. Pat is confirming that he will accept offers in excess of €90,000. For further details, contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

Bungalow with excellent views of Roscommon Castle 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. 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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Hughes & Company are offering for sale at Gallowstown, Roscommon an attractive five-bedroomed dormer bungalow on a large elevated landscaped site with an excellent view of Roscommon Castle. The residence is situated only a few minutes’ walk from the town centre in a nice quiet cul-de-sac. Accommodation consists of a kitchen, utility, dining room, sitting room, two large bedrooms downstairs, a toilet with shower and wash hand basin and a single bedroom. Upstairs has two large bedrooms and a bathroom. Viewing by appointment only. For further details contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.

Imposing Landmark building currently set out in 2 X Shop Units with residential accommodation to the rear and first floor. Planning permission was granted by Roscommon Co. Co. ref. 16/347 for change of use of ground floor retail use to residential use and the refurbishment and extension of the existing residential accommodation. The property benefits from excellent mature location with private garden to the rear. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET Prime Site with F.P.P.

Rahara, Co. Roscommon Prime c. 0.5 acre Elevated Building Site with clean Full Planning Permission for a 2450 sq. ft. Dormer Style Residence. Situated just 10 minutes’ drive from Athlone and Roscommon Town Centres on the new Curraghboy route, this ready to go site has full planning until August 2020 with no occupier restrictions. Price €35,000. To sell. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET Toberpatrick, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon F42 E895 Impressive residence situated on a hillside site with stunning views over the surrounding countryside. Accommodation consists - entrance hallway, sitting room, open-plan kitchen-dining room, utility , 4 large Bedrooms (Master ensuite) and family bathroom. The first floor is accessed via a stira stairs and is floored out with Oak flooring. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET Imposing 2 Storey Residence

Woodview House, Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Co. Longford N39 Y771 Imposing 2 storey residence located in the prestigious Rathcline Road, situated on an elevated landscaped site with commanding views of the surrounding countryside. This impressive residence comprises entrance hallway, sitting room, living room, open plan kitchen/dining room and large utility. Upstairs 5 bedrooms and family bathroom.

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

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Final offers invited for two prime parcel of Ballymurray lands John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week inviting final offers for two primely located plots of lands located at Cloonsellan, Ballymurray and Portrunny Bay, Roscommon. The first plot of lands in Cloonsellan, Ballymurray contains approx. 4.96 acres set out in one lot on the crossroads containing and located in a select agricultural district close to Knockcroghery village and Portrunny Bay. Standing on the said lands is a two-bay hay shed with lean-to off. These are prime lands, which the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell. Comprised in folios: RN20458F & RN8997. The second plot of lands are located at Portrunny Bay, Roscommon and contain approx. 1.9 acres, overlooking Portrunny Bay holding potential due tp its location (subject to the relevant planning permission). The said lands are set out in one elevated parcel and are comprised in folios

Bungalows required in Strokestown

Stonepark, Galway Road, Roscommon town

John Earley’s Property of the Week RN5554F and RN33799. Guide price: €25,000. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and final offers to sell for both plots of grounds. To arrange maps or for further details contact John

PRICE GUIDE: €320,000

Earley (FIPAV) Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log on to www.propertypartners.ie. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com.

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John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley is this week offering a primely located three-bedroomed split-level detached property of approx. 1,460 sq.ft. located at Stonepark, Galway Road, Roscommon town as his property of the week. Price guide: All offers after €200,000 to sell. John describes the property as a “most attractive three-bedroomed split-level property standing on a beautifully mature site area beside Roscommon town. The residence offers spacious living accommodation throughout with the benefit of a

ONO TO SELL

Passing Rent: €60,000 per annum + vat if applicable Rent at review in 2020: €63,000 + vat if applicable

most convenient location only approx. 2 km from Roscommon town. “This is a quality property in a highly sought after residential location and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers after €200,000 to sell. Legal: Terry O’Keeffe Solicitor, Abbey St., Roscommon Town, 090-6626239. BER: C3. 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.

PRICE GUIDE: €410,000

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Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are this week seeking bungalows in the general Strokestown area for cash clients and disappointed underbidders. John Earley (FIPAV) said: “We have experienced a very busy period of house sales over the past number of weeks with a large volume of residential properties being sold or sale agreed. We are now seeking 2-4 bedroomed bungalow residences in Strokestown 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.

ONO TO SELL

Passing Rent: €80,000 per annum + vat if applicable Rent at review in 2020: €84,000 + vat if applicable

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NewsPeople newsbriefs Table Quiz in aid of Community Park Ballaghaderreen Community Park are holding their annual table quiz in Spells Bar, Pound St., Ballaghaderreen on Thursday, December the 12th at 8.30 pm sharp. Team of 4 is €40. All proceeds going towards upkeep of Community Park. Enquiries to Brid on 085-8492213.

Ballinlough/Granlahan Deﬁbrillator Group

Supporters pictured at last Sunday’s AIB Connacht SFC Final between Pádraig Pearses and Coroﬁn in Tuam Pics: Michelle Hughes Walsh

A pilot project has been chosen for ‘Co. Roscommon Defibrillator Group’ to provide rapid response within all the communities in County Roscommon. This is a very valuable project for our area. So we are asking members of our community to please volunteer and be trained to facilitate this project. The training consists of CPR and how to use a defibrillator, which only takes three hours approximately. We have seven defibrillators in our area and we need local people to be able to use them for emergencies. For training and more information, please contact 087-5924515 or 086-8217589.

Christmas Recital in Thatch Cottage, Kilmovee Kilmovee Community Centre are holding their Christmas Recital on Thursday, December the 5th at 8 pm in the Thatch Cottage, Kilmovee. This is a fantastic night of singing and music in the lovely atmosphere of the Thatch Cottage. We are delighted to have ‘The Carra Singers’ from Castlebar, ‘The Ballaghaderreen Cathedral Choir’, ‘The Kilmovee Parish Choir’ and others to get us in the festive spirit. Mulled wine and mince pies served after the event. Tickets cost €10 and are available from Kilmovee Community Centre on 09496 49484, Kilkelly FRC on 094-9370653 and Imelda Towey’s shop in Ballaghaderreen on 0949860076. All proceeds go to local charities. See our Facebook page for more details –kilmoveeheritageandtourism.

Funding for local schools under Summer Works Scheme Eight schools across the Roscommon-Galway area are to receive funding under the Summer Works Scheme, Senator Maura Hopkins has confirmed. Senator Hopkins stated: “My colleague Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh TD has informed me that he is making these funds available for schools to fund works such as car parks, sports facilities, fire safety works, among others”. Schools to receive funding across the area are Kilglass NS, Ahascragh; Williamstown NS; Menlough NS Parents Association; Cloverhill National School; Kilteevan NS; St Bride’s NS, Ballintubber; Ballintleva NS, Curraghboy; Garrafrauns NS, Dunmore.

€132,000 for Keadue Hall refurbishment Senator Frank Feighan has warmly welcomed an allocation of €132,000 in LEADER funding for the refurbishment of St. Ronan’s Hall in Keadue. “I am delighted to confirm this funding which will go towards phase one refurbishment works involving works to the roof, windows and doors, and toilets. “This funding, approved by my colleague Michael Ring, Minister for Rural and Community Development, is very welcome news for Keadue”.

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Foot Care Practitioner

071 9637984 / 086 3562718

CHIROPRACTOR ROSCOMMON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Specialising in:

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Telephone: 086 8433433

Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon. David Connor BSC (Hon.) Chiro. MSc. Chiropractic Association of Ireland

VHI and Laya Covered

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PODIATRIST For all foot ailments Siobhan Murray BSc (Hons) Podiatry M.Ch.S.I.

COUNSELLING

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Excellent pass rates CAR - 12 EDT LESSONS CAR & TRAILER (B&E) TRUCKS - RIGID, ARTIC & CPC

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EDT Lessons Available

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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:

090 66 65917 087 228 8780

Mobile: This driving School conforms for the new RSA regulations & legislation

For appointment: (094) 96 21647 / (089) 4142233

FOOT CLINIC ROSCOMMON – MOLLOYS PHARMACY

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DENTAL

Department of Health Approved Every Monday Tully’s Total Health Pharmacy Main Street, Castlerea

• Home visits • Insoles and Orthotics prescribed

Providing IT services for Homes, Businesses & Schools. Home Callouts.

email: downeyglynis@yahoo.co.uk

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE www.aclearsteerdriving.com

DC Computer Services

085 2514394

DRIVING LESSONS

JOHN DOORLY School of Motoring

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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

FENCING/GATES

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GARDENING WALTER BEGLEY Gardening, Maintenance & Painting Roscommon Town • Indoor & Outdoor Painting • Winter Garden Clean-Up • Power Washing Driveways - Paths • Prepare Lawns for Spring • Hedge Trimming • Planting • Grass Cutting • General Maintenance

Contact Walter on 087 9519873

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Tel: 087 2172281

Des Kelly Fencing Over 20 years in business All types of fencing supplied and erected Including: • Cresoted Posts • Agricultural Fencing • Site Fencing • Security Fencing • Post & Rail Fencing • Concrete Fencing • Grant Approved Fencing No job too big or too small Just give us a call on

GATELY GARDENING Four Roads, Co. Roscommon • Landscaping • Timber Decking • Patios • General Maintenance Contact Liam on 086 8749550 or 090 66 27496

• Certified Arborists • Tree Surgery • Dangerous Tree Removal • Wood Chipping • Leylandii hedges reduced and shaped Comprehensive Insurance Cover. I.S.A. member.

GARDENING

Tel: 086 6077307 or 086 8125165

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Phone John on

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Phone:

• Sports Massage • Deep Tissue Massage • Reflexology • Indian head Massage • Reiki • Aromatherapy • Dry needling • Thai Massage Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon

Can we help you? Call us today to enquire 090 663 0009

 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.

Like us on Facebook www.rosptc.com 1 Castleview, Roscommon F42 C902

PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT/WANTED CHAZEY PROPERTIES: We require properties for waiting tenants, we advertise, conduct viewings, arrange references, read meters, set up tenancy agreements and arrange direct debit payments straight into your bank. We charge a one off fee only if we are successful in renting your property. If not no fees are payable. Tel: 086 8212732

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR For all your decorating needs

086 4679798 PAINTER & DECORATOR

 FOR RENT: 2 bedroomed flat available for rent at Lower Main Street, Castlerea. Phone: 086 2505325

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Phone Alan on:

090 6661635 or Mobile:

DRIVING LESSONS

090 6630879

087 2683079

ROSCOMMON

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Driving School

087 2835742 HEALTH & WELL-BEING

FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING

Phone JOHN

TREE CARE & LANDSCAPING ●

● Amatsu Therapy Neuromuscular therapy & orthopaedic sports massage

Appointments with Anne Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday.

Molloy’s Pharmacy, The Harrison Centre, Roscommon

087 2295551 Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor

083 8838022

Cab and Bus Hire Design Consultation Planning Applications New Build, Extend, Renovate Bespoke Design Domestic, Commercial & Agricultural

086 3482387

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PHONE:

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

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TOMMY GILLIGAN

CABS

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Would you like to do Accounting or Business as an extra subject? Higher or ordinary levels catered for

Contact: Nuala McGowan on 086 0352849

TURF/FUEL/ FIREWOOD

TURF & Tonne Bags also

PEAT BEDDING AVAILABLE Tel: Donal

086 2721812 (All areas)

TELEPHONE: 086 8099 503

Padraig Healy Car & Mini Bus Hire Wheelchair Accessible

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

TUITION

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 THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL OFFERS: • Bags of seasoned firewood only €2 per bag • Bags of turf only €2.50 per bag, buy 20 get 2 free • Tonne bags firewood/turf €35 per bay, or buy tonne firewood + tonne turf + 2 bags coal 20kg all for €80 delivered. • Stove coal 40kg bags only €14, buy 10 bags get 1 20kg bag coal free. • 8x4 trailer load firewood only €90. All includes free delivery. Contact Tom: 086 2628439  CHRISTMAS SALE: On Turf and Ash, 11ft x 7ft x 4ft (loads of turf €350 per load x2). Sale price, buy two loads for €600. Tel: 087 4350736  FOR SALE: Large lorry loads of turf. Screened and delivered. Orders for this year’s turf taken now. Tel: 086 7236301  FOR SALE: Loads of good black turf and bags of turf. Also Horse hay for sale. Tel: 086 2544294 or 086 3903120

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TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

Peter Lynch 086 8400002

TOM KILDUFF CABS

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Tel: 087 2721757 www.aobtherapies.com Vouchers available on-line

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TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

JOHN BEATTIE

www.morrislohan.ie  TO LET: 2 double rooms to let in house in Roscommon town. Gas heating, private parking, modern house, close to all ammenities. €80 per week. Phone: 087 1275039

CONTACT KEVIN:

CORBETT

087 6558597

Physical Therapy CranioSacral Therapy Medical Dry Needling Prescription Orthotics Pilates – Small Classes

GATES AND RAILINGS

087 2721193

General Maintenance ● Dangerous Tree Removal ● Garden Hedges & Trees reduced and shaped ● Wood Chipping ● Fully Insured Contact Alan on

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Gift vouchers now available

Tried & Trusted since 1993 Quotation without obligation

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Movement Matters

087 9201818

CONTACT JOHN

PLANNINGS

Roscommon Physical Therapy Clinic

or Mobile

Tree Services • Hedge Cutting • Dangerous Tree Removal • Wood Chipping • Fully Insured

JOAN MOORE Therapy Rooms

PAINTING & DECORATING

087 2346364

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

PHYSICAL THERAPY

HOLISTIC

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Tel: (086) 2544662 086 3821515

 MATHS GRINDS REQUIRED: For 6th year student on one-to-one basis. Tel: 086 8693154

 TURF FOR SALE: In tonne bags, delivery to Roscommon town and surrounding areas. Price €50. Bag and delivery also included in price. Tel: 086 8534011 WANTED: Fallen trees for firewood. Ash, Beech, Birch and Whitethorn. We are safety certified and insured. Phone:

086 2437376

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TURF/FUEL/FIREWOOD

Banity Fuels

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Delivering high quality solid fuel at very competitive prices throughout Roscommon, Longford and Leitrim WILDFIRE OFFER Buy 5 bags of Wildfire and get 1 bag free.

0871477013 0872028971 banityfuels@gmail.com

USEFUL SERVICES

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

USEFUL SERVICES  SHANE NAUGHTON ROOFING CONTRACTOR Roofing, slating, tiling, 1st and 2nd fixing and flooring. All aspects of carpentry and building undertaken. Tel: 086 3155329  ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Rewires, first and second fix new houses, fuse board upgrade. All farm buildings and sheds, security lighting and garden lights. Tel: Tom on 086 0815802

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED DRAINS/SEWERS CLEANED

Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

OIL BOILER SERVICE

ONLY €80 Includes new nozzle, Efficiency report, Printout, etc .... 094 96 31880 087 9100477  ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Safe Electric Registered. Domestic and Industrial, All work considered - No Job too small. Phone Paul 086 2553153 or 090 666 3053 or Email p0862553153@ gmail.com.

LUKE COEN Plumbing + Maintenance • Bathroom planning and design to suit you • All aspects of plumbing and maintenance • Boiler Servicing • Heating Installation • Call for FREE QUOTATION or visit Luke Coen Plumbing + Maintenance on facebook

Contact Luke on 087 1948286

PERMIT NO: NW CPO - 09 - 03267 - 03

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815 Do you have a house or shed that you want cleaned out and all unwanted items removed? If so ring: 087 9657933 or 090 6626752  HANDYMAN SERVICES: Do you need odd jobs doing around your home/yard? Do you have no time to do them yourself? Don’t want to contact a specialised tradesman to carry out these tasks? ● Gardening ● Stonework ● Clean up/Tidying ● Concrete repairs ● Fence repairs ● Pointing/Repointing ● Cutting/Chopping firewood. Honest Service Provided at a Reasonable Rate. Phone: 087 2176205

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We James Lohan Consulting Engineers Ltd are applying on behalf of Jeni Fitzgerald to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to retain as constructed dwelling house which differs to that granted under PD-05/614 and associated site development works at willsborough townland, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. F45 K159.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission on behalf of Cormac McDonnell to construct an extension to an existing dwellinghouse, to construct a garage, a replacement waste water treatment system & associated siteworks at Cloonkeen, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon.

Signed: James Lohan Consulting Engineer Ltd. 22 Castle View Terrace, Castle Street, Roscommon. M: 087 8228529 or 087 9595520 T: 090 6627950 Email: jlohan@morrislohan. ie or aaron@morrislohan.ie www.morrislohan.ie

Signed: Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Castle St, Roscommon. Phone: (087) 2222874

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.

Acceptance of an advertisement or payment therefore is not to be taken as implying guarantee that the advertisement will be published. The right is reserved to refuse to insert any advertisement, without giving any reason; also to discontinue the publication of any advertisement previously published, without compensation for any loss or damage claimed for non-publication. Publication of an advertisement cannot be guaranteed on a specific week or at all, whether or not a particular week has been stipulated by the advertiser, and the company will not be liable for any loss claimed by such omission, whether from all editions or any particular edition or editions of the paper. Right is reserved to alter any advertisement without liability for any compensation for such alteration. Further, the company does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of any advertisement.

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The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that 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 and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Ultan and Sheena Mulleady are applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct dwelling house and domestic garage with all ancillary site development works at Leggatinty, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon Signed: James Lohan Consulting Engineer Ltd. 22 Castle View Terrace, Castle Street, Roscommon. M: 087 8228529 or 087 9595520 T: 090 6627950 Email: jlohan@morrislohan. ie or aaron@morrislohan.ie www.morrislohan.ie The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

PUBLICNOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE

VETERINARY

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

VETERINARY

The Right Vet for your Pet GlenamaddyVeterinary Clinic F45 F430 Office: 094 9659428 Mobile: 087 2543722 24 Hour Service

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New clients welcome Established 1990

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Vaccinations Pet Passports Pain Management Neutering & Dentals Digital X-ray

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram APPLICATION TO ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL FOR A WASTE FACILITY PERMIT Notice is hereby given in accordance with Articles 7 and 8 of the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007, as amended, that McKeons Sand & Gravel Ltd. of Culliaghbeg, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon intend to apply for a waste permit at their sand and gravel pit located at Culliaghbeg, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon to import soils and stones and inert construction materials for recovery in order to progressively restore part of the worked out area of the sand and gravel pit. An application for a waste facility permit will be made to the above mentioned local authority within 10 working days of the date of the newspaper notice. The classes of activity, in accordance with the Fourth Schedule, Waste Recovery Activities, of the Waste Management Acts, 1996 as amended are: Principal Class Class R 10: Land treatment resulting in benefit to agriculture or ecological improvement Other Classes Class R 3: Recycling/reclamation of organic substances which are not used as solvents (including composting and other biological transformation processes), which includes gasification and pyrolisis using the components as chemicals Class R 5: Recycling/reclamation of other inorganic materials, which includes soil cleaning resulting in recovery of the soil and recycling of inorganic construction materials The classes of activity in accordance Part I of the Third Schedule of the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007 as amended are: Principal Class Class 5: Recovery of excavation or dredge spoil, comprising natural materials of clay, silt, sand, gravel or stone and which comes within the meaning of inert waste, through deposition for the purposes of the improvement or development of land, where the total quantity of waste recovered at the facility is less than 200,000 tonnes. Other Classes Class 6: Recovery of inert waste (other than excavations or dredgings comprising natural materials of clay, silt, sand, gravel or stone) through deposition for the purposes of the improvement or development of land, where the total quantity of waste recovered at the facility is less than 50,000 tonnes. A copy of the application for a waste facility permit will as soon as practicable after receipt by the local authority be available for inspection or purchase at the principal office of the local authority at Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon, County Roscommon, F42 VR98.

www.glenamaddyveterinaryclinic.ie

SELLING A USED CAR? Don’t let your advert get lost in the Web!

You have a better chance of selling a reasonably priced used car within your own county! An advert in the Roscommon People will be seen by over

80,000 LOCAL people every week!

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

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

AtYourService

Discharge of Effluent to Waters

Submit your Classified online Send your Classified advertisement to advertising@rosommonpeople.ie or alternatively call 090 66 34633

Notice is hereby given that Joe Simons intends to apply to Roscommon County Council for a licence to discharge domestic Sewage effluent from a housing development located at Aghacarra, Boyle, Co. Roscommon following treatment in an advanced treatment system, Ecoflo Coco Filters and a soil polishing filter with subsequent discharge to groundwaters at Aghacarra, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Signed:

Nevin Traynor Traynor Environmental Ltd Belturbet Business Park Creeny Belturbet Co. Cavan www.traynorenvironmental.com

Telephone: 090 66 34633 Email: advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

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To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

Chris’s Locksmith Service

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Springfield, Williamstown, Co. Galway ● Window restrictors ● Burglary repairs ● Window locks ● Cylinder replacement ● Hinge replacement ● Glass replacement ● Lock replacement ● Window and door seals ● Window and door handles supplied and fitted ● Aluminium and uPVC doors and windows repaired.

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

DOOLEY CHIMNEY REPAIRS • Lining

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

CATHAL DOOLEY 087 6579064

Telephone: 090 66 33026 www.roscommonwindows.ie

GLASS

Boyle Glass Ballinameen, Boyle,

BLINDS

Tel: 071 96 68368 - Stained Decorative

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

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

- CCTV Camera Inspection For Professional For Professional Advice Contact Advice Contact: John Hibbitt: Tel: 090 9673336 Mob: 086 2678350 Email:

RECYCLING

All NCT Failures Destruction Certs Issued ● Sale of Second Hand Parts ● Contracted to all Major Car Companies ● Farm Machinery, Old Gates ● Metals, Iron Baths ● Old Cooking Ranges ● Weighbridge on Site ●

Nationwide Service Stoves and Ranges Fitted All Work Guaranteed

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

08383

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Tel: 090 66 30521 Mobile: 086 8115928

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• Relining • Rebuilding • CCTV Camera Inspection

Also Wooden Venetians, Velux Window Blinds.

LIFE COACH

LOCKSMITH

WINDOWS/DOORS

WINDOW AND DOOR REPAIRS

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

Contact David Martin on 087 9959417

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RECYCLING OF END-OF-LIFE VEHICLES

CAROLINE BURKE COACHING PHONE: 086 8229606 CAREER COACHING: * CV WRITING AND UPDATING * INTERVIEW GUIDANCE & MASTERING * GET THAT PROMOTION! * MAKE A CAREER CHANGE OR RETURN TO WORK AFTER TIME OUT * ASSISTANCE WITH JOB SEARCH PERSONAL COACHING: * BECOME MORE ASSERTIVE & BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE! * COPE AND EMBRACE CHANGE IN LIFE, E.G. RETIREMENT, NEW JOB, SEPARATION ETC * STUCK IN A RUT? WANT HELP TO LIVE A MORE BALANCED AND HAPPIER LIFE? EDUCATION COACHING: * HELP YOU CHOOSE THE RIGHT COURSE FOR A BETTER MORE INFORMED COURSE CHOICE DECISION

For appointment call me on 086 8229606 OR email your enquiry to carolinebburke@gmail.com

CLEANING RECYCLING ALL TYPES OF METAL

C ASTLEREA ELV RECYCLING LTD., CLOONKEEN, CASTLEREA KEVIN & MARTINA KEENAN TEL: 094 96 21250 MOB: 086 2522231

DRILLING SERVICE

Chasing / Core Drilling Service Domestic & Commercial

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

Prompt Service | Keen Rates | Fully Insured

Call John 087 610 8499

M: 086 3912396 PH: 090 66 62892 STAIRLIFTS

INSTALLATION CARPENTRY

Ros Carpentry Eugene Quinn Carpentry

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• First and Second Fix • Roofing • Timber Flooring

Cellulose, Sheepswool, Fibreglass, SIGA Airtightness

• Dry Lining

New Buildings & Retroﬁt

Disability Bathroom Conversions Plumbing, Tiling, Electrical Regain your independence today!

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Tel 085 8057722

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

TREE SURGEON

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Western Mobility – one of the leading suppliers of stairlifts, straight and curved in the West of Ireland

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

Tel: 086 3686669

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Contact 087 7783633

or Lo Call 1890 25 30 38 www.westernmobility.ie

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SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED ALSO DRAIN JETTING SERVICE

Contact Maurice on 086 2538169 or Kenneth on 086 8044030 Gannon Environmental Services Ltd.

Tel: 090

6621220

MINI DIGGER FOR HIRE

www.ecowise.ie TREE SURGEON SPECIALISTS

DRIVING LESSONS

ROSCOMMON Driving School 087 2295551 Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor

● Overgrown Hedge Maintenance Domestic Cutting ● 24-hour Emergency Services ● Tree Removal ● Tree Reduction ● Pruning and Shaping ● Wood Chippings Services ● Site Clearance ● Fully insured ●

Call for free quotation on 086 2215570 or 071 9664086

MINI DIGGER FOR HIRE WITH DRIVER All residential & agricultural works

No job too small

Phone: one: 086 2740052 27400

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Appointments ROSCOMMON LEISURE COMPANY

Glinsk Creggs Group Water Scheme Co-operative Society Limited

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

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Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed, and very dear.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by their family. Anniversary Mass in Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church, Athlone on Friday, 29th November at 7.30pm May they Rest in Peace.

THANKSGIVINGS NOVENA PRAYER TO ST LUCY, PROTECTOR OF THE EYES THIS PRAYER IS SAID ON NINE CONSECUTIVE DAYS: O St Lucy, you preferred to let your eyes be torn out instead of denying the faith and defiling your soul; and God, through an extraordinary miracle, replaced them with another pair of sound and perfect eyes to reward your virtue and faith, appointing you as the protector against eye diseases. I come to you for you to protect my eyesight and to heal the illness in my eyes. O St Lucy, preserve the light of my eyes so that I may see the beauties of creation, the glow of the sun, the colour of the flowers and the smile of children. Preserve also the eyes of my soul, the faith, through which I can know my God, understand His teachings, recognise His love for me and never miss the road that leads me to where you, St Lucy, can be found in the company of the angels and saints. St Lucy, protect my eyes and preserve my faith. Amen. (Say: 3 “Our Father”, 3 “Hail Mary”, 3 “Glory be”.) O! Glorious St Lucy, Virgin and Martyr, you greatly glorified the Lord by preferring to sacrifice your life rather than be unfaithful. Come to our aid and, through the love of this same most loveable Lord, save us from all infirmities of the eyes and the danger of losing them. Through your powerful intercession, may we spend our life in the peace of the Lord and be able to see Him with our transfigured eyes in the eternal splendour of the Celestial Homeland. Amen. St Lucy, pray for us and for the most needy, to Christ our Lord. Amen. L.S.

KELLY Mary (Maidie) (nee Hannon) Caltraduff, Ballyforan, Ballinasloe

The family of the late Patrick would like to thank relatives, neighbours, friends and all those who supported us during the time of our sad loss. We would like to thank everyone who travelled long distances to be with us. Thank you for all the Mass Cards and for all who supported Hospice. We would also like to thank Cancer Care West, Palliative Care Services, all Nurses and Doctors who cared for Patrick and a special thank you to Patrick’s G.P., Dr. Marc McCaffrey. We would like to say a special thank you to Fr. Joe Poole and Canon Joe Fitzgerald for supporting Patrick during his illness. We would like to extend our appreciation to those who celebrated Patrick’s Funeral Mass, Fr. John McManus assisted by Fr. Joe Poole and Fr. Tensin Perara. 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 has been offered for your intentions. Patrick’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea on Sunday, 8th December, 2019 at 12 noon.

BEIRNE Willie, Catherine and Kitty Late of Fearmore, Derrane, Roscommon

In loving memory of Mary (Maidie), whose Third Anniversary occurs on the 1st December 2019. To us you were someone special, Someone set apart, Your memory will live forever, Engraved within our hearts.

Deeply loved, sadly missed and always remembered by her children, Denise, Fintan and Raymond, her sister Nellie, brother-inlaw Thomas, sister-in-law Carmel, grandchildren Donal, Conor and Cara, daughters-in-law Joanne and Sinéad, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyforan on Friday, 29th November 2019 at 7.30pm.

THANKSGIVINGS 9 DAYS PRAYER NOVENA May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, honoured, adored and glorified throughout the world today and forever. Amen. St. Jude, Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. (Say 6 times daily for 9 days). G.G.

At this time we remember our late mum Kitty, who died on 26th November, 29 years ago, our dad Willie who died on the 20th November, 18 years ago and our sister Catherine, who died on 21st November, 16 years ago. Will those who think of them today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

Always remembered by Willie, Mairead and families. Anniversary Mass will be held in Derrane Church on Saturday, 30th November at 7pm.

WARD Patrick (Paddy) Friaryland, Creggs, Co. Galway In loving memory of Paddy, who passed away on 1st December 2017

May Paddy Rest In Peace. As each day dawns, we think of you, As each night falls, we pray for you, And throughout our lives, no matter where, In our hearts you are always there.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES MONTH’S MIND McHUGH Gerry Keoghville, Brideswell Who died on 26th of October 2019

We the family of the late Gerry McHugh would like to thank relatives, neighbours and friends and all who supported us during the time of our sad loss. Thanks to all who travelled long distances, sent text messages, Mass Cards and phoned at this sad time. To all who attended the Wake, Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial we offer our sincere thanks. We would like to extend our gratitude to all those who cared for Gerry during his illness, his GP Dr. John Rice, Public Health Nurses, Doctors, nurses, carers and staff of University Hospital Galway, Roscommon Sacred Heart Home, Portiuncula University Hospital and more recently Roscommon University Hospital. Thanks to Fr. Sean Beirne and Sr. Gabrielle Mee for their regular visits to Gerry in Roscommon University Hospital. A very special word of thanks to Fr. Sean Neylon, our Parish Priest, for continuing support and comfort to Gerry and us all. Thank you for a beautiful and memorable Funeral Mass, your kind and thoughtful words throughout the Funeral Mass are much appreciated. Our gratitude also to concelebrants Fr. Michael McManus, Fr. Michael Donnelly and Deacon William Gacquin. We are grateful to those who took part in Gerry’s Funeral Mass. We would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to Enda McHugh, undertaker, for your kindness, help and professionalism and to the gravediggers, who prepared Gerry’s final resting place with such care and attention to detail. 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. Gerry’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place in St. Ronan’s Church, Taughmaconnell on Friday, 29th November 2019 at 7pm.

THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. (make request) O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (say 3 times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted (will never fail). This prayer must be published immediately. Many thanks in anticipation of favours received. P.B. PRAYER FOR A SPECIAL REQUEST Pray for 3 days, publish on 3rd day. See what will happen on the 4th day. Oh dear Mother of God, Our Lady of Conception Aparecida! Oh Saint Rita of Cassia and Saint Jude worker of miracles and helper of impossible causes, pray for me. Saint Expedite, Saint of urgent causes. Saint Edwiges the Saint of the needy, you know how desperate I feel. Please ask Jesus to help me. (Here mention your request). May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored and glorified for ever. Pray 1 Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be, Glory be to the Father and to the son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. P.B. NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask for this special one (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart where Your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Many thanks. M.K. THE MIRACLE PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this you for this special favour. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Say for three days and promise publication and favour will be granted no matter how impossible. L.M.

LYONS Frank Runnamoat, Roscommon 11th Anniversary on 26th November

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

Loved and remembered by Maisie and family. Anniversary Mass in Cloverhill Church, on Saturday, 30th November at 7pm.

LANNON Frank Racecourse Road, Roscommon Who died on 2nd December 2012 (7th Anniversary)

Two tired eyes are sleeping Two willing hands are still The one who worked so hard for us Is resting at God’s will.

Missed by his wife Francie and sons Michael and Frank and daughter Mary. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Monday, 2nd December at 10am.

MURRAY Kieran

MONTH’S MIND MARTIN Bridie Lanesboro Street, Roscommon town.

The family of the late Bridie Martin who passed away on the 16th October 2019 would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our wonderful relatives, neighbours, friends, colleagues and all who have supported us and expressed their condolences to us on our great loss. We deeply appreciate the large numbers who attended Bridie’s reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home and Mass of the Resurrection in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon. Thank you to those who travelled long distances to be with us, sent Mass Cards, flowers and messages of sympathy. We are particularly grateful to Fr. Pravin and Monsignor Charles Travers for celebrating Bridie’s memorable funeral Mass. A special thank you to Fr. Pravin for his lovely Homily on the day. Thanks also to Enya Reilly for her beautiful music. A special thank you to Dr. Claire Quinn, Dr. John Keenan and all the staff at the Medical Centre who were always so supportive, attentive and kind to Mam. Sincere thanks to Mam’s carers who looked after her and treated her with such care, great respect and dignity over the years, we are forever grateful. Thanks to the Public Health Nurses who visited Mam’s home and provided support over the years. Thanks also to the Palliative Care Team and the Daffodil Nurses for their kindness and compasson to Mam in her last few days. To Sr. Lena for her prayers and rosaries with Mam, thank you for your support. A special word of thanks to our Undertakers, Mam’s nephew Enda McHugh and Pat Smyth, for your thoughtful arrangements of the funeral, sensitivity, support and professionalism shown to us over the funeral days, we are sincerely grateful. Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Bridie’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Sunday, 1st December at 12.15pm.

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Athleague, Co. Roscommon (3rd Anniversary)

MURRAY Mary Lissavruggy, Newbridge, Co. Galway. (4th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Mary, much loved wife, mother and Nana, who passed away on 29th November 2015 You left us precious memories, your life is still our guide, Although we cannot see you, you are always by our side. You never asked for much in life, of riches you had few, But you gave us wealth beyond compare, to those you loved and knew. Your family meant the world to you, everyone was your friend. Concerned about each one of us, until the very end.

Always cherished and sorely missed by her husband Michael, sons Michael and Andrew, daughters Elaine and Amanda, sonin-law Donal. We had a wonderful Nana, one who never really grew old, Her smile was made of sunshine, and her heart was solid gold. Her eyes were as bright as shining stars and in her cheeks, fair roses you see, We had a wonderful Nana and that’s the way it will always be. But take heed because she’s still keeping an eye on all of us, So let’s make sure she likes what she sees. We love you Nana.

Sadly missed and forever remembered by grandsons, Daniel, Noah and Seán, granddaughters Leah, Lucy, Isabelle and Jane. Fourth Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Newbridge on Friday, 6th December at 7pm. Will all those who think of Mary today, a little prayer to Jesus say.

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Who passed away on the 2nd December 2016 In loving memory of Kieran Your life was love and labour Your love for your family true You did your best for all of us We will always remember you.

Sadly missed by his loving family and friends. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague on Sunday, 1st December at 10am.

We miss your smile, Your joking ways, We miss the things you used to say. Thinking of you is easy, We do it every day, But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.

Missing you always, from your loving wife Eileen and family Olivia, Declan, Darach, Kieran, Evelyn and Jason, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 7th December at 10.30am.

0(025,$/ &$5'6 ,QGLYLGXDOO\ 'HVLJQHG DQG 3ULQWHG Your life was one of kindly deeds. A helping hand for others’ needs Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories left behind.

Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving wife Ita, son Tomás and daughter Kate. Sadly missed by your sister Marian and brothers Donie and John. Second Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Thursday, 5th December at 7.30pm.

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Sports People Coroﬁn have the last laugh! Battling Pearses fall at ﬁnal hurdle

Funny old game! Pádraig Pearses’ Conor Daly and Corofin’s Daithi Burke get to know each other during last Sunday’s AIB Connacht Club SFC Final at St. Jarlath’s Park, Tuam. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Coroﬁn end Pearses’ historic year So Pádraig Pearses’ season has come to an end, but when they look back on 2019 they can reflect on a year that few associated with the club will ever forget. It was the year they finally brought the Fahey Cup back to Taughmaconnell, Creagh and Moore, and not only that, but they also reached a Connacht club final and went toe to toe with one of the greatest club teams of all time for 45 minutes. Corofin just had an edge in terms of big-time experience and they knew what to do when they were under pressure. But Pearses gave a good account of themselves and there is no disgrace losing to this Corofin team. It will be interesting to see now if Pearses will be eager to follow up their success in 2019 next year. It will certainly be competitive.

Provinces impress against French teams It was a super weekend of European rugby with Irish teams all playing French opposition. Connacht lost out to Toulouse but it was a good display from Andy Friend’s men, and they can look forward to two crucial Champions Cup games against Gloucester in December. I was ever so impressed by Ulster against Clermont-Auvergne. It was a great win and John Cooney was super at scrumhalf. He could put Conor Murray under pressure on the national team if he keeps up his form of late. The game of the weekend, however, was at Thomond Park between Munster and Racing ’92. The home side did well to get a share of the spoils against a very impressive Racing side. Leinster, meanwhile, did what they had to do against Lyon without being very impressive. The Champions Cup is shaping up very well for Irish teams and it would be fantastic if all four could make it into the quarter-finals. But there is a lot of water to flow under the bridge before we come to that.

Clann na n nGael G ell h Ga have ave appointed Liam Kearns for 2020 and they will surely be back challenging for honours. St. Brigid’s are also a very good side with loads of young talent on the way up. Roscommon Gaels will surely have another cut at the title too, while Boyle and Western Gaels will also have designs on winning in 2020. If Pearses are determined to show that they were not just a flash in the pan in 2019 they will surely be the team to beat again next summer. On the national scene, Corofin seem to blossom on the All-Ireland stage every year. I didn’t see Ballyboden St. Enda’s last weekend but by all accounts, they were very impressive also. There will be Roscommon interest in the Munster final on Sun-

day day, meanwhile meanwhile, as James McDermott lines out for Nemo Rangers against Clonmel Commercials. The club championships have come up trumps again this year with two Carlow sides into the Leinster senior finals in football and hurling. Every year there are new names coming to the fore and it’s great to see. Before I leave the club championships, what a great venue Tuam Stadium is to go to for a match. They have made several improvements there with new seating, and are all the time upgrading their facilities. Needless to say, I would have Tuam any day in preference to Pearse Stadium. I hope that they keep upgrading the stadium and maybe the powers that be will play some Connacht championship games there in the future.

Corofin’s Dylan Wall takes on Shane Carty during last Sunday’s AIB Connacht Club Senior Football Final at St. Jarlath’s Park, Tuam. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Battling Rahm is Europe’s number one Spaniard Jon Rahm is Europe’s number one golfer following his win at the DP Championship in Dubai last weekend.

The finish of the DP Championship in Dubai was great stuff to watch as the young Spaniard, Jon Rahm, battled his way to the title and to the number one spot in Europe. He needed a birdie at the par five 18th hole to win and he duly obliged – out of the sand too! He could become one of the all-time greats as he is only a young man yet. Shane Lowry finished fourth in the race to be Europe’s number one but he will not be too disappointed because he has had an unbelievable year. I’d say that if you offered Shane a win in Dubai, the British Open title, being in contention a number of times over the year, and a place in the world’s top 20 last January he would have snapped your hand off. He has set his sights on being on the Ryder Cup team next September and he has a great temperament for team golf and would be a big asset to Padraig Harrington.

Will Ole hang on at Old Trafford? Interesting times in the English Premier League with Mauricio Pochettino getting the sack at Tottenham Hotspur and Mourinho appointed almost before the ink was dry on his P45. People who read this column will know what I think of José Mourinho: it’s all about him. However, I will say that he is an intelligent man and he has had almost a year to sit back and look at the mistakes he made at Manchester United and he will be making sure he does not repeat them at Spurs. It looks like Unai Emery at Arsenal, Marco Silva at Everton and Manuel Pellegrini at West Ham are all on borrowed time, in fact there may even be one of those three out

of work by the time this is published! I didn’t add Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to that list because Manchester United’s three late goals against Sheffield United last Sunday has given him a temporary reprieve. But in the first 70 minutes United were absolutely terrible. They are making no progress whatsoever. The late surge has only papered over the cracks. Should they go for broke and sack Solskjaer and recruit Pochettino? I would say no at this stage. I would give Ole until the end of the season. In the meantime, Liverpool are marching towards the title. They have luck on their side for sure, but that’s all part of a title-winning season.

José Mourinho has returned to football management with Tottenham Hotspur following the recent dismissal of Mauricio Pochettino.

Choppy waters ahead for the GAA I fear that the GAA are heading for very choppy waters in 2020 and fixtures are going to be the biggest cause of the trouble. I have already pointed out the problems that talented young players aged 18, 19 and 20 are going to have in January, which for that cohort of players, is looking like the busiest month of the year. Last week the GPA pulled out of the Fixtures Task Force and they were right to do so. A radical overhaul is needed of the fixture list so that there can be a meaningful calendar of games for the vast majority who play club football and hurling. Elitism has completely taken over in the GAA and the likes of the GPA and the corporate big wigs in the GAA couldn’t care less about club players and club competitions. The GAA should get the GPA back on board because what has happened up to now simply will not work. It is also interesting to read with every passing week the views of players from some of the ‘weaker counties’ about the Tier 2 football championship. As far as I can see, there is a big majority who are against this new competition which is being seen as a vanity project for GAA President John Horan. The fact that he wants to have the introduction of this new competition on his CV is not a good enough reason to be playing it. There is a very, very interesting year ahead.

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SportPeople This weekend’s action Racing today is on in Thurles with a national hunt card, featuring the Boomrang.ie Conditions Chase, away at 12.30 pm start. Tomorrow there are two meetings in Limerick at 12.30 pm and on the allweather track at Dundalk, off at 5.45 pm. The Fairyhouse two-day winter festival is on at the weekend, Saturday starting at 11.50 pm featuring the Talbot Hotel Carlow Chase, a conditions race, and Sunday away at 12.30 pm with three Grade 1 races. On Sunday’s card there are 3 Grade 1 races, the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle, the Drinmore Novice Chase and the Hatton’s Grace Hurdle supported by a Grade A Chase, a Grade B Hurdle, a Grade 3 Juvenile Hurdle and ending with a bumper. There are nine declared for the Grade 1 Hatton’s Grace Hurdle including Apple’s Jade who is not only bidding for a historic fourth win in the race but is also on a recovery mission following her disappointing run at Navan recently. Gordon Elliott has also confirmed Coko Beach and Surin, while Willie Mullins has whittled his potential team down to four, the prolific mare Benie Des Dieux, Bacardys, Killultagh Vic and the 2018 Stayers’ Hurdle hero Penhill. Henry de Bromhead’s unbeaten mare Honeysuckle and John J Walsh’s high-class David’s Charm com-

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plete the field. Benie Des Dieux will be the probable favourite but take Elliott’s mare to make a return to form.

Racing News Champion flat jockey in Ireland for the last 2 seasons, Donnacha O’Brien, has retired due to weight problems and joins his father, Aidan, and brother, Joseph, in the training ranks, and sticking to the flat will take over David Wachman’s old yard at Longfield on the Curragh. Donnocha rode ten Group 1 winners including this year’s English 2,000 Guineas on Magna Grecia. Last season he also won the Guineas on Saxon Warrior and the Oaks on Forever Together and the Irish Derby for his brother Joseph on Latrobe is the highlight of a very short career. The Punchestown Gold Cup, centrepiece of The Punchestown Festival, will have a new sponsor this season as Ladbrokes consolidate their sponsorship of the meeting. Last season’s race was won by Kemboys.

Point to Point Corner There is no racing on Saturday but on Sunday there are two meetings down for decision. Racing starts at 12 pm at both, in Mainstown on the Tipperary Kilkenny near Carrick-on-Suir and at Ballindenisk in Co. Cork. The meeting at

Apple’s Jade

Corbeagh House in Longford has fallen to the weather. The Barbury International Point-toPoint Meeting, in which Irish horses and riders can take part, is on Sunday,

December 15th. The fixture is open to all licensed trainers and to Irish entries which close on the December 9th at 12.30 pm. Entry fees are £40 per horse and £50 per horse in the flat race.

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

Dooner’s weekend predictions The very best of luck to Premier Division side Ballinasloe Town who face a difficult trip to Waterford to take on Villa FC in the fifth round of the New Balance FAI Junior Cup this Sunday.

Friday, November 29th RDFL Premier Division Skyvalley Rovers v Boyle Celtic. 8.15 pm The visitors will be favourites to take all three points. Prediction: Boyle Celtic Norio’s Takeaway Division One Castlerea Celtic B v Dunmore Town. 8.15 pm The hosts should have enough to see off Dunmore. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic B RDFL Division Two Ballinasloe Town B v St. John’s Athletic B. 2 pm Home win. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town B

Saturday, November 30th RDFL Premier Division Ballymoe FC v Castlerea Celtic. 8 pm Ballymoe enjoyed a very good result last weekend against Ballinasloe Town. They’ll certainly have to produce a similar performance this Saturday to have any chance of getting another result. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic RDFL Division Two (8 pm)

Boyle Celtic B v Cloonfad United B Both sides have struggled for consistency this season. Prediction: Draw Glen Celtic v Moore United B The Glenamaddy outfit remains an unstoppable force in this division. Prediction: Glen Celtic Skyvalley Rovers B v Ballaghaderreen FC B Home win. Prediction: Skyvalley Rovers B

Sunday, December 1st New Balance FAI Junior Cup (Round 5) Villa FC v Ballinasloe Town. 2 pm The hosts have struggled at times this season but should provide a stern test for Ballinasloe Town.

Prediction: Ballinasloe Town RDFL Premier Division (2 pm) St. Peter’s FC v Moylough ‘79 The champions should maintain their unbeaten record. Prediction: St. Peter’s FC Kilkerrin United v Moore United Home win. Prediction: Kilkerrin United Norio’s Takeaway Division One (2 pm) Ballaghaderreen FC v Roscommon United If you’re in the area on Sunday this game could well be worth a watch. The hosts are flying while United always provide entertainment. Three players expected to be involved have a whopping 41 goals between them (Jamie Bracken 17; Danny Browne 14; Vando 10). This could be any

score but the hosts are favourites. Prediction: Ballaghaderreen FC CP Ajax v Cloonfad United The visitors can’t afford any slipups as Dysart and Ballaghaderreen ramp up the pressure. Prediction: Cloonfad United RDFL Division Two (2 pm) At Ballinagare: Manor United v Ballymoe FC B Tom Ward (13 goals) is on form for a Manor side looking to push up the table. Prediction: Manor United St. Cuan’s United v Roscommon United B A real basement battle and St. Cuan’s will be hoping to avoid switching places with the visitors (who are certainly improving) at the bottom of the table. Prediction: St. Cuan’s United

Soccer Results RDFL Premier Division Moylough ’79 2 Shiven Rovers 1 Castlerea Celtic 8 Skyvalley Rovers 1 Ballymoe FC 3 Ballinasloe Town 3 Norio’s Takeaway Division One Dysart FC 5 Castlerea Celtic B 0 Rahara Rovers 3 Roscommon United 3 Cam Celtic 0 Cloonfad United 1 Ballaghaderreen FC 4 CP Ajax 1 RDFL Division Two Manor United 5 St. Cuan’s United 1 Roscommon United B 1 Glen Celtic 4 Ballaghaderreen FC B 2 Ballinasloe Town B 3 St. John’s Athletic B 5 Boyle Celtic B 2 Ballymoe FC B 1 Cloonfad United B 1

Shiny Hoopy People! Pictured are Shamrock Rovers supporters with the Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup in Daly’s of Boyle recently. Left to right: John Murphy, Mick Egan, Martin Murphy, Stephanie Murphy, Maura Murphy, Nicole Murphy, and Stella Murphy (seated). The Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup sits proudly in the home of life-long fan Shamrock Rovers fan and Boyle native, John Murphy, recently.

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Hoop-loopy John lifts the FAI Cup! THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner

Pictured are Shamrock Rovers supporters and members of Roscommon Hoops Supporters Club Mick Egan, John Murphy, and John Connolly with the Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup in Boyle recently.

An old five-a-side sparring partner of mine, Mick Egan, was in contact earlier this week to inform me of a very special visitor to Boyle recently. The Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup arrived

at the home of life-long Shamrock Rovers supporter John Murphy on Saturday night last before popping in to Daly’s Pub for a tipple afterwards. Mick himself is a big Shamrock Rovers fan and

place last weekend. The following were the results: McDermott’s 7 The Sideline Bar 2 (Tony Thacker had a 180, Thomas Concannon a 17-darter); The Holly Tree 5 Molly’s 4; Flanagan’s 6 The Hollywood Bar 3 (Francis Hussey (2) and Noel Ryan had 17-dart legs); Cosy Bar 8 Dalton’s 1 (Vinny Hannelly and Seamus Naughton both had 180s, Matty Conneally had an 18-dart leg). Unbeaten Flanagan’s currently lead the league on 27 points, ahead of Cosy Bar on 25 and An Bóthar Rua and Molly’s who are both on 23. Outside the top four, The Sideline bar are currently on 17 points alongside McDermott’s while The Hol-

lywood (15), Dalton’s (13) and The Holly Tree (11) make up the bottom three. A number of teams have games in hand with the outstanding game between McDermott’s and The Holly Tree to be played this week. This week’s fixtures: The Hollywood v Cosy Bar; Molly’s v Flanagan’s; The Sideline Bar v The Holly Tree; An Bóthar Rua v McDermott’s. Dalton’s have a bye.

can Egan won the fourth round of Winter League recently with a very impressive 42 points. Gerry Carty and Sean Heslin were second and third with 38 and 37 respectively, Castlerea Kings’ long unbeaten run and Charlie O’Donnell had the best came to an end last Saturday night gross. why they lost 82-75 to Athlone The final week of Winter League Town. The Kings will be hoping to takes place this Sunday (December bounce back this Friday night when 1st) with a number of golfers still in they take on Carrick-on-Shannon at contention. 8 pm at The Hub. Boyle’s annual ‘Bonanza’ competition takes place on Sunday, Darts December 8th. This is an 18-hole Golf Stableford for ladies and gents with prizes for all who take part! Away from the course, the club’s We begin our weekly round-up in AGM takes place this Sunday at 5 Round five of the Hannon’s Hotel Boyle, where incoming captain Lor- pm in the clubhouse. Meanwhile, Carrick’s Men’s Club Roscommon Darts League took AGM was held on November 16th. Tributes were paid to outgoing captain David Dermot, before the following officers were elected for 2020: Captain: John Coffey; ViceCaptain: Owen Gibney; Men’s Secretary: Owen Gibney Competition Secretary: Oliver Curran; Handicap Secretary: David McDermott; Men’s Committee: Jamie Mulligan, Tommie Mulvey, Paul Kelleher, Paul Reid, and Albert Hogg. More AGM news from Athlone, where the following officers were elected last Friday at the clubhouse: Chairman: Tom Fitzgerald; President: Paddy Egan; Men’s Captain: Ray Fagan; Lady Captain: Assumpta Galvin; Honorary Secretary: Kathleen McDonnell; Honorary Treasurer: Tom Fitzgerald; Course Convenor: James Joyce; Committee: Sean Cleary, Declan Corcoran, Sam Delaney, Eamonn Kenny, and Pat McTiernan. Congratulations to Ladies’ Handicap Secretary, Catherine Fitzgerald, who was recently appointed District Advisor of the ILGU Connacht District’s Handicap System. Finally, the recent Turkey Competition winners were Paul Costello and Frank O’Regan, while Conor Quilty won the Mini Hamper ComWell done to all St. Coman’s Swimming Club members who recently competed at the Connacht Short Course petition. Championships.

Kings beaten

Flanagan’s unbeaten!

Needless to say, a Rovers fanatic and member of the Roscommon Hoops Supporters Club, John Murphy was over the moon when his friends in football from both Roscommon and Dublin arranged for the trophy to come to Boyle. A great night of celebration was enjoyed as the local soccer supporters paid tribute to Shamrock Rovers’ latest success.

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a driving force behind the Roscommon Hoops Supporters Club which follows the great League of Ireland club around the country. The Hoops won the cup for the 25th time in their history in dramatic circumstances against champions Dundalk at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin last month following a long 32-year wait since number 24.

Captain’s League

Stephen’s Day Soccer! The Roscommon Sports Park AstroTurf in Lisnamult will play host to a St. Stephen’s Day five-a-side competition. Entry is €10 per player and names can be sent to 086-8538519. Teams will get a minimum of two games and the action kicks off at 11 am!

Kearney Cup this weekend In darts, the John Kearney Memorial Cup takes place this Sunday (December 1st) with the draw taking place at 3.30 pm and first games at 4 pm. For more information, contact Padraig on 086-3880083.

Christmas Singles Darts The annual Christmas Singles Darts Competition will take place on Sunday, December 15th in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon. The competition is open to Roscommon League and Youth players only and names are to be by 3.15 pm.

Carrick Golf’s Christmas Party Carrick Golf Club will host its Christmas Party on Saturday, December 14th at 7 pm in the clubhouse. Tickets are available this Saturday. Contact John on 085-7726763 for more information.

Swimming Star! Congratulations to St. Coman’s Swimming Club star, Marie Keane, who blew the competition out of the water at the recent Irish Open Masters Short Course Championships at the National Aquatic Centre. Marie swam in seven events, winning gold in each of them while smashing two Irish records in both the 200 Individual Medley and 400 Individual Medley. Well done!

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THE GAIN LINE

Creggs earn bonus point win over Buccs Connacht Junior 1A League

Creggs Firsts enjoyed a bonus point win over Buccaneers in the Connacht J1 League at The Green last Saturday.

Creggs’ big opening day a huge success Last Saturday was one the greatest days in the history of Creggs Rugby Club as the club celebrated the opening of its fantastic new playing pitches and facilities in the village. Around 350 boys (from Creggs, Carrick-on-Shannon RFC, and Claremorris RFC) and 50 girls (from Creggs, Dunmore RFC and Claremorris RFC) took part in a Mini Rugby Blitz on the four playing pitches (including the fullsized World Rugby approved 4G artificial all-weather pitch). Later, several Creggs youth teams played Connacht League and friendly games, including a great performance from the Creggs U-16 team who defeated league leaders Ballinasloe by 36-19. The Development team and a large number of former players (Creggs Legends) then entertained the crowd on the 4G pitch as part of what was a great reunion. This was followed by the official opening of pitches, terrace, stand, electronic scoreboard, and amenity walkway. In typical fashion for a proud community club like Creggs, eleven club members, representing the various parts of the club, cut the tape in unison on the 4G pitch in front of the new stand. The day on the fields was then crowned by a bonus point win for Creggs Firsts over Buccaneers by 38-21. An historic day was rounded off as 250 people attended a great night at the Creggs RFC 45th Anniversary Dinner Dance in the Abbey Hotel on Saturday night.

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BUCCANEERS

This game, which followed on immediately from the official opening of the new facilities, proved more than worthy of the occasion. Buccaneers made it clear they meant business right from the kick-off and for the opening ten minutes Creggs were under pressure before Shane Purcell opened the scoring with a penalty goal. The next ten minutes followed a similar pattern with Buccaneers enjoying a significant advantage in terms of both territory and possession but Creggs pulled further away when Elliot Jennings broke a tackle before sending his fellow centre, Shane Dowd, on a searing

run which took him from left field at the half-way line to touch down at the right corner flag. A magnificent score was capped by a terrific touchline conversion. The game then reverted to Creggs soaking up further Buccaneers pressure before Dowd struck again, this time slicing through the cover from close range to score between the posts with Purcell adding the extras again. Buccaneers were seventeen points down but in no mood to surrender and their tight-head Ruairi Byrne scored a try few which was converted by out-half Michael Hanley.

Creggs pulled away again six minutes later when a beautifully measured kick from Purcell was gathered by his chasing full-back Ronan Dowd who scored between the posts, Purcell converting. On the stroke of fulltime Creggs secured their bonus point, Jennings again making the crucial break with Purcell prodding through a grubber kick which Kevin Gavin collected at the corner flag, Purcell adding the conversion from the left touchline to match his earlier one from the right. A half-time score of 31-7 was harsh on Buccaneers who had more than matched their opponents. To their credit, Buccaneers battled on and in many respects Creggs failed to repeat the intensity in the second half.

Byrne added a second try, again converted by Hanley and when Shane Dowd left the field on a questionable yellow after 21 minutes, Buccaneers capitalised with a third try from hooker Ronan Grenham, again converted by Hanley. At this stage, they looked set to secure at least one losing bonus point but Creggs prop Tom Fleming showed some deft footwork to cross between the posts on 37 minutes, Purcell adding the conversion to make it six from six and Buccaneers left with nothing. The teams will meet again in Dubarry Park on Saturday week at 7 pm. The win leaves Creggs in second place, five points behind Connemara who notched up another bonus point win over Sligo at the weekend.

Feast of rugby at The Green! The Creggs Development team played a selection of Creggs Legends to mark the official opening of the club’s superb new facilities on Saturday. This game proved to be a great success, with many of the Creggs stars of the past returning to participate in a highly entertaining contest against the current crop of up-and-coming players. The tries came thick and fast with the new digital scoreboard struggling to keep up with the scoring! Almost 50 players togged out to take part in this game, with referee Mattie Corcoran maintaining excellent control throughout to ensure that the game was played in a manner befitting the occasion.

Youth Rugby Connacht Girls U-14 Connacht League: Creggs 53 Claremorris Colts 19. Creggs U-14 Girls had a very good win over Claremorris Colts last week, on a scoreline of 53-19 at The Green. Also on Creggs’ big opening

day last Saturday, there were great performances from the U-13 Boys, U-15 Boys, and U-16 Girls, but pride of place must go to the Creggs U-16 Boys who defeated Connacht U-16 League leaders Ballinasloe by 36-19 in a very entertaining game, with two well coached sides. Upcoming fixtures: Creggs U-17s v Monivea at 12 pm on Sunday; Creggs U-18 Girls v Buccaneers at 10.30 am on Saturday in Athlone; Creggs U-16 Girls v Buccaneers at 12 pm on Saturday in Athlone.

Mini Rugby Creggs Mini Rugby’s boys and girls hosted teams from Carrick-on-Shannon, Claremorris, and Dunmore in Creggs last Saturday morning in a major Blitz to celebrate the official opening of the new facilities. In total, about 350 boys and 50 girls took part, in what was an event to remember. This Saturday, all Mini Rugby teams (U-7s to U-12s) will

The Creggs U-15s took on Galwegians in a what was a very competitive game at The Green last Saturday.

travel to a Blitz hosted by Claremorris RFC. Players to be in Claremorris for 9.45 am for 10 am kick-offs. Creggs Mini Rugby always welcomes new players. There are boys and girls teams from

U-7 (six-year-olds) through each year up to U-12s. Come along and try it out on Saturday mornings whenever there isn’t a Blitz taking place. Registration is available online and the new season will run through to

April 2020. Parents are also very welcome to help with coaching (full training provided) or to help support the great efforts of the Creggs Mini Rugby coaching team.

The Creggs Development team took on Creggs Legends at The Green last Saturday as part of the official opening of Creggs RFC’s new pitches and facilities.

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SportsPeople OPENING OF THREE NEW PITCHES AT CREGGS

Pictured at the official opening of three new pitches (including the 4G artificial/all-weather pitch), the new stand and the new amenity walkway at Creggs Rugby Club on Saturday were Barry Kilcommins, Mattie Corcoran, Aidan Farrell and Gerry Davis. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pictured at the official opening of three new pitches (including the 4G artificial/all-weather pitch), the new stand and the new amenity walkway at Creggs Rugby Club on Saturday were Gerry McNulty, Joe McEvoy and Michael Holland. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

BREAKING BALL GAA Results AIB Connacht Club SFC Final Corofin 1-10 Pádraig Pearses 0-7 Fr. Manning Shield Final Roscommon 1-12 Armagh 0-10 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Football Championship Division 1A St. Brigid’s 3-20 Strokestown 1-5 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Football Championship Division 1B Oran 0-18 Tulsk Lord Edwards 0-6 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Football Championship Division 2A Roscommon Gaels 2-20 KilmoreShannon Gaels 1-9 Éire Óg-Michael Glavey’s 1-9 ElphinBallinameen 0-6 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Football Championship Division 3A Kilglass Gaels-St. Barry’s W/O St. Faithleach’s Boyle W/O St. Croan’s Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Football Championship Division 3B St. Ciaran’s 3-13 Kilbride 1-9

Fixtures Saturday, November 30th Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Football Championship Division 1 Semi-Finals At Kiltoom: Clann na nGael v Oran. 6 pm At Ballyforan: St. Brigid’s v Tulsk Lord Edwards. 8 pm Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Football Championship Division 3 Semi-Finals At Kilbride: St. Ciaran’s v Boyle. 7.30 pm At Lisnamult: Kilglass Gaels-St. Barry’s v Kilbride. 8 pm

Sunday, December 1st Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Football Championship Division 2B At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Pádraig Pearses. 2.30 pm

Shield success for young Rossies Fr. Manning Shield Final

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Stephen Sheeran’s Roscommon side were the deserved winners of the Fr. Manning Shield final against Armagh in Glennon Brothers’ Pearse Park last Saturday. It was an impressive display

from the young Rossies who were the better side throughout. With Eoin Colleran, Conor Hand, Darren Gately and Mark Watson playing well, Roscommon took over proceedings in the second quarter and by half-time they led by 0-8 to 0-2. Armagh did improve somewhat in the third quarter but four points without reply from Ian Harney, Conor Reilly and two from Eoin Colleran put Roscommon back on track and when young Colleran scored a fine goal late on, it was

no more than Roscommon deserved on the balance of play. Roscommon: C McPherson; C Keogh, A McManus, M Sugrue; R Doyle, S Joyce, E Ward; C Hand (0-2), M Watson; D Meeley, I Harney (01), A Shannon (0-1); J Shine (0-1), E Colleran (15), D Gatey (0-1). Subs: C Reilly (0-1) for Meeley, D Kenny for Shannon, E Hoban for Watson, S Martin for Shine, T Lennon for Gately, D Farrell for Hand, F Hester for Sugrue, J Tumulty for Ward.

out of action in recent years, with Ciaráin opting out in 2019 in order to travel to the USA during the summer. Diarmuid, meanwhile, was out with a serious eye injury and only returned to action during the summer.

in the job and the appointment will be widely welcomed. Roscommon Ladies open their Lidl National Football League Division Three campaign with a home game against Sligo on January 26th before hosting Laois on February 2nd. They then travel to Fermanagh on February 9th, and Down on February 23rd before hosting Kildare on March 1st. They will finish with two away fixtures, against Wicklow on March 22nd and Longford on March 29th.

Short Passes… League ﬁxtures announced! Roscommon’s National Football and Hurling League fixtures were announced earlier this week. The footballers will compete in NFL Division 2 next year: Laois (H) at 2 pm on January 26th; Fermanagh (A) at 2 pm on February 2nd; Clare (H) at 2 pm on February 9th; Kildare (A) at 2.30 pm on February 23rd; Westmeath (H) at 2 pm on March 1st; Armagh (A) at 6.30 pm on March 14th; Cavan (A) at 2 pm on March 22nd. The hurlers will take part in NFL Division 2B: Warwickshire (H) at 1 pm on January 25th; Down (A) at 12.30 pm on February 2nd; London (H) at 1 pm on February 16th; Kildare (A) at 12.30 pm on February 23rd and Derry (H) at 2 pm on March 1st.

‘Keeper dilemma! The Roscommon senior footballers will start 2020 with a goalkeeping dilemma as Darren O’Malley and Colm Lavin have both gone abroad and James Fetherstone is unavailable. It means that Aaron Brady of Elphin will be the number one contender while Mark Miley, an All-Ireland minor winner in 2006, could also be included in Anthony Cunningham’s plans.

No Murtaghs? There is speculation that neither Ciaráin Murtagh nor his brother Diarmuid will be returning to training with the Roscommon senior footballers ahead of the new season. Both brothers were

Tulsk’s manager search Tulsk Lord Edwards will be on the lookout for a new manager as they prepare to play in the Hodson Bay Hotels Senior Football Championship in 2020 as Gerry Lohan, Seamie O’Neill and the selectors have stepped down from Intermediate champions after three years at the helm.

Fixtures Motion passed It was proposed at Tuesday’s monthly County Board meeting by Kilmore delegate Tommie Kenoy that the recommendations of the GAA Fixtures Review Task Force are issued to all County Boards by the Director General for consideration by the clubs in advance of being brought before Central Council for decision. The purpose of the motion, Mr. Kenoy said is to force the GAA to issue the recommendation to all clubs for consideration so that they can mandate their Central Council delegates. It was unanimously passed.

Finneran stays on Michael Finneran will be in charge of the Roscommon Ladies senior football team again in 2020. It will be the St. Dominic’s man’s fourth year

Camogie presentation night Roscommon Camogie will host an evening of celebration this Sunday (December 1st) as the successful U-16 team will be presented with their All-Ireland medals at a function in the Hodson Bay Hotel. This is the first Roscommon U-16 team to win an All-Ireland title and the team have already been recognised by Roscommon County Council, where they are invited to attend the civic reception in December. The U-14 county development squad will also receive their All-Ireland runners-up medals on the night. Galway All Star Niamh Kilkenny will be the guest of honour. Niamh was named as Player of the Match in this year’s final as Galway won the AllIreland title. She also won the Camogie Player of the Year for 2019.

Roscommon People Friday 29 November 2019

AIB Connacht Club SFC Final: Coroﬁn 1-10 Pádraig Pearses 0-7

Champions Coroﬁn show steel and ‘Silke’ Brave Pearses’ historic year ends The Verdict Seamus Duke Big games at this level are usually decided by big incidents and this Connacht club final in Tuam last Sunday was no different. When the game resumed after the half-time break Pádraig Pearses played their best football of the contest. Young Paul Carey had kicked two mighty points (one a long-rage free) to reduce

the margin to just one and the huge Pearses following were on their feet. Five minutes in, Conor Daly played a lovely pass over the top of the Corofin defence and younger brother Ronan was through on goal. But he blasted wide and a glorious chance had gone abegging. Seven minutes later (in

the 43rd minute) Corofin attacked with pace and power, Jason Leonard played a sumptuous pass to Ian Burke who in turn set up Liam Silke and the corner back blasted to the Pearses net for a brilliant goal. Less than a minute later another deadly raid from the champions saw Daithi Burke’s fisted effort come back off the crossbar but Martin Farragher was following up to score a point. In the blink of an eye they were four ahead and the writ-

Corofin’s Martin Farragher hangs on to possession despite Lorcan Daly’s attempts during the AIB Connacht Club SFC Final at St. Jarlath’s Park, Tuam on Sunday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Pádraig Pearses’ Mark Richardson in action during the AIB Connacht Club SFC Final at St. Jarlath’s Park, Tuam last Sunday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

ing was on the wall for Pat Flanagan’s men. That was the difference between these two sides. It was not a great game of football to be honest, and the first half in particular was fractious and niggly with scores at a premium and there was precious little good football to be seen by the huge crowd who were there at this splendid venue. The second half was far better, and Pearses played some great stuff in the third quarter and carried the game to the champions, which was great to see. But the word panic is not one that Corofin recognise and they knew that a couple of pieces of magic would get them out of the tight corner they were in, and that’s what happened. Pearses were hemmed into their own half for most of the first period and they only managed two points and both of those were from placed balls. It wasn’t that Corofin were shooting the lights out either, with just two of their five points coming from play. Pearses’ cause was not helped when Niall Carty had to go off for a black card he received after pulling down Ki-

eran Molloy in the 18th minute. Indeed, Corofin’s Conor Cunningham was also sidelined for a black card offence in the 26th minute. It was a stop-start half littered with frees and was poor quality entertainment. However, a football match did break out after half-time and Pearses were tremendous on the restart. Paul Carey was on target with two points from long range and when Niall Daly and Ronan Daly kicked two great points by the 40th minute it looked like we were in for a cracking finish. But Corofin struck for that vital Liam Silke goal and points from Farragher and another from Jason Leonard saw the gap at five with ten minutes to go and Corofin do not lose five point leads in big games, it’s as simple as that. Shane Carty, Anthony Butler, Niall Daly and Ronan Daly were excellent for a gallant Pearses on the day, but their best performer was young Paul Carey who was marked by no less a player than Kieran Molloy and he gave the Corofin star a torrid time, especially in the

second half. For Corofin, Kieran Fitzgerald, Liam Silke, Daithi Burke, Jason Leonard and sub Dylan McHugh were impressive and although it was not a vintage performance, they will still be the team to beat when the All-Ireland series comes around after Christmas. For Pearses, it has been a marvellous year. Their

first ever Roscommon SFC title and a Connacht final appearance against one of the greatest club teams of all time, and they went toe to toe with them and gave them plenty to think about for three quarters of the game. It may have ended in defeat but there was no disgrace losing to this magnificent Corofin outfit.

Teams and Scorers ... Corofin: Bernard Power; Cathal Silke, Kieran Fitzgerald, Liam Silke (1-0); Daithi Burke, Conor Cunningham, Dylan Wall (0-1); Kieran Molloy, Ronan Steede (0-1); Gary Sice (0-2, 2 frees), Michael Farragher (0-2), Jason Leonard (0-3, 1 free); Ian Burke, Martin Farragher, Michael Lundy. Subs: Dylan McHugh for Cunningham (28, b/c), Darragh Silke for Lundy (44), Colin Brady (0-1) for C Silke (44), Gavin Burke for Wall (56), Dylan Canney for Steede (59) (blood), Ciaran McGrath for Martin Farragher (60), Dean Hynes for Michael Farragher (64). Pádraig Pearses: Paul Whelan; Shane Carty, Anthony Butler, Mark Richardson; Gavin Downey, Davy Murray, Ronan Daly (0-1); Niall Carty, Conor Daly; Paul Carey (0-3, 2 frees), Lorcan Daly, Niall Daly (0-1); Emmet Kelly (0-1 ’45), Hubert Darcy (0-1, a free), Conor Payne. Subs: Tom Butler for N Carty (20, b/c), Seanie Fahy for Kelly (53), Alan Duffy for S Carty (54, b/c), Shane Mulvey for L Daly (63), James Kelly for Payne (63). Referee: Eamonn O’Grady (Leitrim)

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AIB Connacht Club SFC Final: Coroﬁn 1-10 Pádraig Pearses 0-7

The Pádraig Pearses players huddle prior to last Sunday’s AIB Connacht Club SFC Final against Corofin in Tuam. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Big match reaction… ‘What a tough game that was!’ Corofin full-back Kieran Fitzgerald admitted that Pádraig Pearses had given the All-Ireland champions a tough day at the office last Sunday. “What a tough game that was! We knew what Pearses would bring to the table. They are resilient and a hard team to play against. They gave it to us hard from the start and

Stat Attack Red cards:

Corofin 0 Daly 57) Pádraig Pearses 1 (Niall

(Conor Cunningham 26) Black cards: Corofin 1 Carty 19, Pádraig Pearses 2 (Niall 55) ty Shane Car (Dylan McGrath, Gary Yellow cards: Corofin 4 Martin Farragher) Pádraig Sice, Michael Farragher, Conor Daly, Niall Daly x 2) Pearses 4 (Davy Murray, Man of the Match: Liam Attendance: 5,000

Silke (Corofin)

when they levelled the scores at the start of the second half we were under pressure but we pushed on after that. “Our intention was to start fast in the second half but it was Pearses who started well with three points in a row. But our lads got moving up front after that and Liam Silke got a great goal. But look, all credit to Pearses it was their first time winning in Roscommon and to get to a Connacht final was a great achievement and they made us earn the title today that’s for sure,” he said.

Flanagan: This is a special bunch of players Pádraig Pearses manager Pat Flanagan paid tribute to his charges at the final whistle and said that but for a few refereeing decisions, the result might have been different on Sunday. “We played some very good football after half-time but we lost our concentration when we had the upper hand and we allowed them to get that goal which was absolutely crucial. With their experience it was always going to be very difficult to come back at them again “You have to give credit to Corofin, they really pressed us hard…they had their homework done on us. “But you have to admire our lads too. It was our first time to win a county championship and we were lacking a little in experience… “This is a really special bunch of players. We didn’t come down here today just to be part of the occasion. We genuinely felt that we could win it. “I think that some vital (refereeing) decisions went against us and we needed everything to go our way and I’m not sure that happened today,” he said.

Pádraig Pearses’ Paul Carey takes on Corofin’s Kieran Molloy during the AIB Connacht Club SFC Final at St. Jarlath’s Park, Tuam last Sunday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Key Moments First half Emmett Kelly converted a ’45 in the fifth minute to give Pearses the lead for the only time in the match. A minute later Dylan Wall equalised from play. Pearses would not score again until the 30th minute (a free from Hubert Darcy). Michael Farragher’s point in the 15th minute was the only other score in the first quarter In the 18th minute Niall Carty was given a black card by referee Eamonn O’Grady for a foul on Kieran Molloy, and two pointed frees from Gary Sice extended Corofin’s lead to three by the 24th minute. Corofin’s Conor Cuningham was shown black for a foul on Conor Daly and in injurytime the sides swapped points with that Darcy free for Pearses and another Gary Sice placed ball. Half-time score: Corofin 0-5 Pádraig Pearses 0-2

Second half Pearses burst from the blocks and Paul Carey kicked two great points in the opening four minutes. Firstly from 42 metres (a free) and then from 30 metres on the run and under pressure. In the 35th minute Ronan Daly missed a great goal chance when put through by Conor Daly and it was to prove a very costly miss later on.

Seamus Duke Ronan Steede lifted the siege for Corofin with a 37th minute point from 40 metres but Pearses were on a roll and Niall Daly and Ronan Daly kicked superb points from play to tie the scores up at 0-6 each after 40 minutes. In the 42nd minute Corofin struck for the only goal of the game and a brilliant effort it was too. Jason Leonard and Ian Burke were involved before setting up Liam Silke for a super finish. A minute later Corofin could have scored another goal but Daithi Burke’s fisted effort from Leonard’s cross came back off the crossbar and Michael Farragher pointed from the rebound. Then, when the impressive Leonard scored from play in the 48th minute, the champions were five ahead and looking good. In the 52nd minute, Shane Carty, who was having a great match, was shown black by referee O’Grady and things went from bad to worse for Pearses when Niall Daly picked up two yellow cards within five minutes and was shown the line in the 57th minute. But in fairness the game was petering out as a contest at that stage. In injury-time Leonard pointed again from play before Paul Carey completed the scoring with a late free from close range. Full-time score: Corofin 1-10 Pádraig Pearses 0-7.

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