Michelle Kelly and Christine Mannion pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
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Practice areas include: • Conveyancing • Family Law • Probate, Wills & Estate Planning • Personal Injury Claims and Litigation* Liddy NeiLaN LLP Fears that more nursing homes could close < DAN DOONER More nursing homes in County Roscommon are at risk of closure unless there’s an immediate review of the Fair Deal Scheme, a local TD has claimed. Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane was reacting to an announcement by Tearmainn Bhríde Nursing Home in Brideswell confirming it is to close after almost 25 years in business. The news follows last month’s closure of Costel lo’s Nursing Home in Ballyleague, which manage ment have confirmed has since reopened to accom modate Ukrainian refugees, and comes just days after the closure of the Stella Maris Nursing Home inInBaylough.astatement issued to the Roscommon People on Monday, the Curley family, who run the Brideswell facility, said they felt they had no option. Although they had plans to extend to a new 60-bed modern nursing home, they had been unable to secure a fi nancial partner “mainly due to the low Fair Deal rate and current economic climate, therefore making it whollyDeputyunattractive”.Kerranesaid rising costs for owners is clearly a concern. With the rate being paid varying from nursing home to nursing home, she called for a review of the Fair Deal Scheme, including how rates are calculated. “If we don’t get this right, we are going to see more closures and more upheaval for older people –which is not fair”.
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Not only did McIlroy become the first player to win golf’s crazy-money FedEx Cup three times, he also did it in typical flamboyant Rory style, coming from six shots behind Scottie Scheffler to win by one (by the way, that winner’s cheque was for $18m)
The former Manchester United player (now with Juventus) claimed he is the target of an attempted extortion plot. He says his own brother, Mathias, is part of the “group-organ ised extortion attempt”
The then-Minister of State finally bowed to the inevitable and resigned following contro versy over his failure to properly declare his property interests
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Wow, what a week! Huh? Well, the Big R…for starters! The Big R just dominated everything! I know your game with these initials…you try to make me look silly! The Big R? It’s got to be… I’ll give you a clue. He was ALL over the papers…amid speculation that he’d be leaving! And his numbers…they’re as tonishing! Knew it! Ronaldo! The Big R! Yeah, the numbers are something else. 37 years of age. Over 800 career goals. Paid over half a million euro a week, apparently…and in the news ‘cos he wants to leave Manchester United! No, NOT RONALDO! The Big R is… Oh I get it! Rory! Of course…RORY! He won the big golf event at the weekend… and yes, his numbers are astonishing! He won 18 million dollars…but as for leaving, you’re wrong, he won’t be joining the big golf breakaway… NO! The guy I’m talking about is argu ably Westmeath’s third most famous person… That’s a pretty precise claim to fame! …after Joe Dolan and Niall Horan! I present…Robert Troy! Oh please! Well, he WAS the news story of the week… Maybe, but he’s not a political heavyweight! Fair enough….but he commanded a lot of airtime and column inches! And the numbers WERE remarkable! He owns 11 properties, has nine of them rented… and bought his first house at the age of 20! I know, I know! He had to resign! Fancy not declaring all his property interests properly…‘cos he “misinter preted the rules”. Basically he claims he couldn’t accurately follow or understand the regulations… Yeah… And he was Minister for…precisely what? For all things to do with trade…includ ing regulation! Oh dear! Quite a guy for omissions! (They pause to check who’s richest…Rory McIllroy or Niall Horan) You know, it’s an emotional time… For Rory? Robert? I was actually referring to kids starting out in school for the first time…and their parents! Oh yeah! Best days of your life! So they say! Do you remember it? Yes, I remember it well…(Editor rolls eyes) Me too! I remember crying when my mother explained that I’d have to go to school until I was 18… Okay… I thought I wouldn’t see her again for 14 years! Ha ha! What I remember is…being put at a desk with the pub bore! That’s odd… What? That a four-year-old would have a nick name like that… Well, he wasn’t the pub bore then…obvi ously! Was he friendly? Ah he was grand…but he started speculat ing about what the desk might be made of. That’s him alright! By the way, like Robert Troy, you’re guilty of an omission yourself… Huh? Famous Westmeath people? You left out another ‘R’… Huh? The new Rose of Tralee…Rachel Duffy!
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The UK Foreign Secretary and frontrun ner to be next Prime Minister was criticised when she cast doubt on whether or not France is a friend of the UK, Truss responding to a question by saying the jury was “still out” on French President Emmanuel Macron PEOPLE writing headlines… THE WEEK: Jacob Molloney admiring all the wonderful wood sculptures at the Woodland Festival held at the Clonalis Estate in Castlerea on Sunday. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
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Senator Eugene Murphy has welcomed the appointment of Mayo TD Dara Calleary to fill the Minister of State position left vacant following Robert Troy’s resignation last week. Former Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation at the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment Robert Troy stepped down following revelations that he failed to declare de tails of his property interests to the Dáil’s register of mem bers’Darainterests.Calleary, who has represented Mayo in Dail Éire ann since the 2007 General Election, was previously a Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment from 2009 to 2011, as well as Minister of State at the Department of Taoiseach. He also served as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, but resigned from the role after it emerged he attended the Oireachtas Golf Society event in August 2020. Welcoming the appointment, local Fianna Fáil Sena tor Murphy said: “Dara is a public representative of the highest integrity and is committed to advocating for the people of rural Ireland. Dara is a great colleague and I look forward to working with him in a constructive way to provide better options for community sustainability in rural areas”.
A public meeting, which was due to take place in Frenchpark Hall on Wednesday evening, was can celled following confirmation that the service would remain in opera tion for now. When news of the imminent clo sure originally broke, it caused shock and dismay in the area with many residents voicing their con cerns as to how the closure would impact local customers and other businesses in Frenchpark. A petition against the closure was made available to customers in Mitchell’s shop and currently has over 700 signatures. Reacting to the news this week, Fianna Fáil Senator Eugene Mur phy welcomed the development and complimented both An Post and the Mitchell family for finding a “Itsolution.wasimportant that we contin ue to support the post office so that it can continue to provide a service for the Frenchpark area,” he said.
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< DAN DOONER Frenchpark post office, which had been due to close later this month due to the retirement of the local postmistress, will now remain open after An Post confirmed a temporary solution had been found.Yvonne Mitchell has now with drawn her resignation and has decided to continue operating the service until early 2023.
Georgia Mansfield, Keelan Murray and Amy Jane Foley pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
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‘PLAYING AGAINST THE WIND’ is a very welcome addition to the range of publications relating to Roscom mon GAA and County Roscommon in general. It’s a great read and a book which has been born of generosity of spirit from a modest author who writes with love and passion of the various subjects covered. It is typical of the author that all proceeds are going to cancer care.
‘PLAYING AGAINST THE WIND’ will have its formal Roscommon launch in Down The Hatch, Church Street, Roscommon this Friday night, September 2nd (at 8.30 pm). The book is going on sale in selected local out lets and all proceeds will go to the Gary Kelly Cancer Centre. A Roscommon native, Gerry Flanagan attended Fuer ty NS and Roscommon CBS, and his book includes reflections on that era, memories which will no doubt resonate with his peers. His GAA career began with St Co man’s and he went on to enjoy success – and great times – in both football and hurling with Roscommon Gaels. Later, he won an All-Ireland junior hurling title with Roscommon (in 1965), play ing alongside his hero, the late Gerry O’Malley. He won a number of county medals at club level and the book fea tures lots of reminscences – and photo graphs – from that era. When he moved to County Meath, Gerry immediately became involved in the GAA there and went on to become a coach, and also an influential admin istrator. He is recognised as being one of the first Gaels to passionately and proactively argue in favour of the open ing up of Croke Park to other sports. As GAA historian Tony Conboy writes in the foreword to ‘PLAYING AGAINST THE WIND’: “He was not afraid to address controversial issues such as the opening up of Croke Park to other sports when it was taboo to advocate such a direction. Time proved his advo cacy as being correct and fruitful”.
Gerry writes with candour about his own experience of cancer, and that of his son, Adrian (happily, both have made recoveries). For many years Gerry has run a Golf Classic at Black Bush Golf Club in Meath in order to raise funds for the Gary Kelly Cancer SupportTowardsCentre.the end of this excellent book Gerry returns to his school days (this chapter will be of particular inter est to many local readers), and there’s some great ‘PR’ for our county too as the author highlights positive aspects of Roscommon. Included too is a chapter on memories of growing up in Roscommon in the 1950s, these pages very much a slice of social history. A chapter on farming in ‘the old days’ is also evocative, while there’s a section too on Fr Edward Flanagan of Boys town renown. A stand-out theme of the book is Gerry’s devotion to family, and there are loving tributes to his parents and siblings. His wife Josephine, daughter Michelle, son Adrian and grandchil dren Conor and Cara (who designed the beautiful cover of the book) are clearly the rocks in his life, as is evi dent throughout Gerry’s writing.
Gerry Flanagan, pictured with some of the honours that came his way during his sporting career.
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LAUNCH IS THIS FRIDAY NIGHT < PAUL HEALY Gerry Flanagan is a passionate sports man and a very proud Roscommon man. The GAA has been a huge part of his life – he was a player, admin istrator and coach – while his love of athletics has seen him run a number of marathons. Gerry has also had a distin guished career in An Garda Síochána. However, his decision to ‘put pen to paper’ and produce what is a most wel come book was not so much motivated by a desire to record his varied life and times, but more so for the purpose of raising more funds for a cause that’s close to his heart – cancer care.
Another great passion of Gerry’s is golf, and for many years now the Roscommon native has been hosting a Golf Classic in County Meath in order to raise funds for the Gary Kelly Cancer Centre (Kelly, the former Leeds United and Republic of Ireland star, set up the facility in memory of his late sister). Now Gerry Flanagan has written a book about his early life growing up in Roscommon, his involvement in the GAA and other sporting interests, life in Meath, his Garda career and his role with the Courts Service.
Anna Peter, Anna Rooney, Sienna Wise and Marta Chera pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Steven’s delight! Steven commented: “One thing I’ve always loved about the Food Optimising plan is just how flexible and gener ous it is. The freedom of the plan means I never have to miss out and nothing is off limits. I love that I don’t have to worry about weighing and measuring everything I eat or counting calories either. “Before I started, I wor ried eating healthily might limit me, but I try more new recipes now than I ever did before, and have found Food Optimising fits around my life, rather than the other way around”.Stevenhas always loved to cook, and soon got stuck into his favourite meals. He loves making curries and couldn’t believe how they were just as delicious in Slimming World; all he did was make some simpleStevenswaps.went on to lose four and a half stone, achieving his target weight in June of this year. He said: “Of course I was delighted to achieve my target weight, but I was especially pleased when I went back to my doctor and he told me my cholesterol
Steven commented: “Prior to my weight loss, I would have been worried about the impact on my knees if I ran, but now I really enjoy running. It’s great for my physical and mental wellbeing. As well as running in the Lough Key Park Run on Saturdays, I get out there and enjoy running 5K twice a week”.
Aisling Anderson, who runs the Ballaghaderreen group, noted: “We’d love for men to know that it’s not a strict diet. They can still have their ‘full Irish’ breakfast and lose weight, what’s not to love?”
New group Roscommonfor Pauline Bliss will be open ing a brand new Slimming World group in Roscommon Town on Thursday, the 8th of September, running at 5.30 pm and 7 pm. Anyone wishing to join is more than welcome. Just come along on the night or call Pauline on 087 1878701 for more information.
Steven Matthews, who was recently named Boyle’s Man of the Year, pictured before joining Slimming World.
Steve Matthews, who was named Boyle’s Man of the Year following a 4.5 stone weight loss, pictured with Pauline Bliss, who runs Slimming World in Boyle. ‘Incredibly proud’ Pauline Bliss, who runs the Slimming World Boyle group in St Joseph’s Resource Centre, says she’s incredibly proud of Steven: “He has done brilliantly and we’re all in awe of his transformation. He’s achieved what he set out to do – become healthier and happier. He’s a real inspiration to the whole group, I couldn’t be prouder of everything he’s achieved.“Itwasmy pleasure to rec ognise his fantastic achieve ments and award him with Slimming World’s Man of the Year award recently. Steven has proved that Slimming World is for everyone, young and old – for women and for men”.Meanwhile, Trish Keegan, who runs groups in Castlerea and Roscommon town, said: “The Man of the Year is a lovely celebration. The men in our groups have had great success and it’s great to be able to celebrate that”. Sheila McLoughlin, who runs the Strokestown group, commented: “Our groups are open to everyone, men and women. We’d love to get the word out there and encourage more men to join”.
Carol Doran Joyce, who runs the group in Kiltoom Parish Hall, said: “We’ve had lots of men recently joining our group and getting to their target weight. It’s fantastic to be a part of that”.
Steven Matthews has been named Boyle’s Man of the Year 2022 after losing an incredible 4.5 stone in the Slimming World Boyle group. Steven and his wife Jane have long had a love of Boyle and its surrounding areas of beauty, planning to retire there eventually. However, as luck would have it, they managed to move there permanently during the recent Covid lock down as they were able to workWhenremotely.Steven was coming up to his 50th birthday, he had a full health check-up. Although he was in fairly good health, he was told his cholesterol levels were too high and he would have to take cholesterol medication. He asked the doc tor to give him six months to try and control it himself, as he didn’t want to be on medi cation for the rest of his life. This was the push he needed to join Slimming World, while also wanting to support his wife Jane, who also was already a Slimming World member. They attended a few groups before they found the Slimming World group in Boyle. At once, they were blown away by how friendly everyone was in the Boyle group and the lovely welcome theyThegot.weekly support provided by the group was both practi cal and encouraging. He also found that Slimming World’s Food Optimising eating plan, based on the science of satiety and energy density, meant that he never felt hungry or like he was on a diet.
Weigh to go! Steven named ‘Man of the Year’ level was now perfect and I no longer needed to be on any medication”.Followinghis fantastic weight loss, he feels great and enjoys running the local Lough Key Park Run 5k, which he is now able to com plete in around 32 minutes.
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Tonight, an absorbing PGA Tour Championship tourna ment climaxed with McIllroy doing just that (overturning a six-shot lead) against world number one Scottie Scheffler, who finished joint runner-up with Im Sung-jae. McIllroy was inspired. It was great TV entertainment.Withamind-boggling cheque for $18m in his back pocket, and his status as poster boy for the PGA Tour’s power struggle with Liv Golf well es tablished, McIllroy is currently the most compelling figure in world golf. Monday Yet again I must take the ‘TV people’ to task. Tonight, as I was channel-hopping – bliss fully unaware of what was to come – it happened. At 10 pm, Virgin Media went straight to The Tonight Show, signalling the return of current affairs programming after the silly season. There was no prior warning to viewers, let alone a parental guide for any poor children who might still be up. For fear I might hear the word ‘Budget’ – or worse still see a panel discussion on Troygate – I switched to a recording of a reality show in which former England crick eter Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff takes a group of so-called underprivileged boys and tries to mould them into a cricket team.This three-part series (‘Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams’) has been enjoyable, with the likeable Flintoff and his “working class” kids bond ing well as they set out to chal lenge the stereotypical image of cricket as an elitist sport. Yes, it’s true…just now, I’m watching cricket-related reality TV instead of current affairs programmes. I expect that will change as September does its thing and coldly ushers linger ing thoughts of summer into the shadows in our memory banks.
Tuesday Of course I forgive David Dimbleby for turning into a grumpy semi-curmudgeon in the latter stages of his long ten ure in the BBC Question Time hot seat; I’m arguably working on a similar project myself.
Aoibhinn Belton, Sadie Kelly and Ella Mae Daly pictured with donkeys Dinky and Mamie at Elphin Show on Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack
ThursdayWednesday/ I have no wish to kick a man when he’s down (or up), but Robert Troy’s resignation statement was arrogant and ill-judged. Of course he had to go, a reality that reflects poorly on the judgement of both the Taoiseach and Tánaiste. As for that resigna tion statement, it wasn’t quite Borisesque – but it wasn’t far offTroyit. explained that he was resigning as Minister of State due to the number of errors he had made (relating to the failure to properly declare his property interests). Now if he’d left it at that, fine. He could have apologised, while throwing in the standard thank yous to people who have stood by him, refer enced his record, etc. But Robert couldn’t leave it at that. After telling us that his biggest offence was lack of due diligence (that’s not really his call), Robert went into barely subtle self-pity/ lashing out mode. Landlords, he argued, are being vilified. He won’t apologise for being a landlord (I’m not aware that anyone asked him to). He bought his first house when he was 20 (why is he telling us this?). He wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He has worked for all he has (to which one might say “snap”). Finally, there’s a dig at the media (and we are not above criticism) with Troy claim ing – without evidence – that factually inaccurate headlines and misleading articles have been published. Oh just literally get your house(s) in order, Robert.
Sunday Other golfers win big tourna ments, and some of them produce sizzling rounds in the process, but nobody does it quite like Rory McIllroy. McIllroy’s brilliance and charisma are the main reasons he’s box office, but he’s also compelling to watch because you are never quite sure what mightJudgedhappen.byridiculously high standards (the price he pays for his immense talent), Rory can sometimes ‘implode’ – or at the very least disappoint. But he is the only player in the world now about whom the commentators could credibly say ‘he might just turn that six-shot deficit around’.
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He is, after all, a legendary broadcaster – and probably deserving of ‘national treasure’ status in the UK. Tonight on BBC Two, I came across the 83-year-old’s latest venture. Days That Shook the BBC with David Dimbleby is a three-part series, which will reflect on some of the key moments in the history of the BBC over its centenary. Episode one concentrated on Margaret Thatcher’s testiness over any attempt by the BBC to cover the ‘Republican side’ during the Troubles, the calam itous (for him) Prince Andrew interview on Newsnight, and Martin Bashir’s now discred ited Panorama interview with Princess Diana. Well worth watching, the series continues next Tuesday.
Wednesday A walk down to Loughnane ane Park reveals that a large number of people are out and about enjoying this week’s very pleasant weather…com plete with a lot of pet dogs. The park is looking fabulous. If you haven’t been there in a while, you need to see it for yourself; new trails have been developed and there’s excellent signage and some lovely new features. There was no sign of any dog fouling at the park, but oddly enough on my return to the office there was quite an exhibition of it on the pavement outside the County Council HQ, which is a bit like a serial killer in a TV show taunting officers outside their police station (though obviously not as serious). All week Around the county the children have returned to school, while many more have experienced their very first day at school. Best wishes to all the pupils –and to their parents, guardians and teachers.
PAUL HEALY’S WEEK
A column by Roscommon People editor paul@roscommonpeople.ie
Friday As I’m walking into the church grounds, a suspected tourist emerges from the Sacred Heart Church, returns cheerily to his suspected partner (who is photograph ing the grotto) and remarks: “It’s even nicer inside!” Saturday It may have been a 6.50 am start for us in Roscommon, but we had a very enjoyable day at the Aldi Community Games Arts and Cultural National Finals, held in the magnificent grounds of St. Patrick’s College in Carlow. We were there because our son, Matthew, was taking part in the U-13 Chess event as a member of the RoscommonKilteevan team. They were unlucky to miss out on a place in the final, drawing 2.5 apiece with Dublin, who advanced due to rules which still slightly confuse me (while being perfectly fair). Our lads defeated Cavan in the subsequent play-off, thus finishing third to take bronze. A number of children from County Roscommon were in Carlow taking part in team and individual events, and while many of those involved won gold, silver or bronze, credit goes to everyone who made it this far, all of whom did our county proud. As for the event itself, it was superbly well organised, with lots of child-friendly outdoor activities, and a lovely atmo sphere (in fabulous weather) created by a variety of enter tainers, including musicians, stilt walkers, clowns, facepainters, etc. The friendly volunteers played their part. During a break, we left the college grounds and had a sunny stroll around Carlow. Spotting ‘Paddy The Turk’ barber shop, I wondered about getting a quick haircut, but the place was too busy. A twist then one street on, when I spotted an even bigger ‘Paddy The Turk’ premises. This one was also buzzing, but with the advantage of having six friendly barbers on the job. Myself and Matthew filled in a bit of time by avail ing of two speedy haircuts. I’m sure the other Paddy the Turk will understand.
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Coláiste Mhuire Ballygar to hold massive fundraising raffle
Coláiste Mhuire Ballygar is currently in its 75th year of providing excellence in education in northeast Galway and south Roscom mon. When the school was founded in 1948 by the local community, it was just a small four-roomed building, situated at the entrance gates to Castle Kelly. Since then, the school has expanded and grown into the impres sive educational campus it is today.Inthe last ten years, the Board of Management of the school has committed to renovating and upgrading the existing site and buildings. The Lenihan Building and the Assembly Hall area have been reroofed, and there is an additional new science lab, staff car park and tarmacked sports area. Under an initia tive with the SEAI (Sustain able Energy Authority of Ireland), a new energy saving heating system was installed. The home economics room, science labs and woodwork room have also been mod ernised, with new equipment purchased with the aid of Department of Education grants. The IT system has been completely overhauled and a new app, Compass, has been launched for staff, students, and parents. The last decade has also seen a huge increase in enrol ment, and the school continu ously strives to respond to the needs of all its students. The school community has decided to hold a fundrais ing raffle to further improve facilities and resources. The ambitious plan includes cre ating relaxation and amenity spaces, including a sensory room, a garden, and adding new seating to the school’s outdoor spaces. The school has been gifted with wonderful prizes, in cluding a trip for two to New York. The first prize includes Aer Lingus sponsored flights, a three-night stay in the four-star Fitzpatrick Hotel in Manhattan (sponsored by Fitzpatrick Hotels), $1000 spending money (sponsored by Budget Car Rental) and a €400 voucher for The Loop Duty Free in Dublin Airport (sponsored by Aer Rianta). Second prize is €1000 cash (sponsored by Ross Engi neering and Temple Nurser ies), third prize is €500 cash (sponsored by Gearoid Kelly Transport and Fallon’s Bal lygar) and the fourth prize is a €250 heating oil voucher (sponsored by Greaney Glass Products). Tickets cost just €10 each, or you can get six tickets for just €50. School principal Emma O’Malley is delighted with how the raffle is progress ing, commenting: “As a school, we are committed to the holistic development of all our students. After our experiences with Covid over the last two years, it became apparent how important it is to create more spaces within and around school where students can relax and socialise with each other, and how important it is to create a school environment where it is possible for them to do so. It is imperative that these spaces are inclusive of all our students. “We launched the raffle at the end of May and are thrilled with the response so far. People have been so generous, and the tickets are literally flying out the school door! Everybody wants a chance to win such a wonder ful prize and the tickets are such excellent value. “We are indebted to all our sponsors for their incredibly generous donations and to all who have sold or bought tickets. Special mention must go to former staff member, Ita Keane, for her trojan work in organising the raf fle”. Tickets are available in the school office, online idonate.ie/raffle/WinaTripat for2toNewYork, through the school website, Twitter and Facebook page, or by scanning the QR code on the raffle poster. The draw will take place on Saturday, September 17th, in Kenny’s Bar, Ballygar.
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• Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon Town • Boyle Municipal District Office, Cootehall St, Boyle
Casual Trading Officer Environment & Climate Unit
A submission or observation in relation to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made, in writing or via email before 4pm on 13th October 2022, marked “Road Safety Scheme adjacent to Cloonakille National School” and submitted to: Roads Department, Aras an Chontae, Roscommon Town F42 VR98 or roads@roscommoncoco.ie
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of Section 179 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and Article 81 of Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) that Roscommon County Council proposes to carry out the following works: Location Description Cloonakille, Bealnamulla, Proposed Road Safety Scheme adjacent to Athlone, County Roscommon Cloonak ille National School. Works include a pedestrian crossing on the R362 and a new roundabout at the junction of L2025 and R362
The bye-laws may also be viewed on the Council’s website www.roscommoncoco.ie
Plans and Particulars of the proposed development may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy for a period of four weeks from 1st September 2022 during public opening hours at the offices of Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon Town F42 VR98 and the Athlone Municipal District Office, Civic Centre, Monksland, Athlone, County Roscommon N37 W5P9. Plans and particulars may also be viewed online on the Roscommon County Council website at www.roscommoncoco.ie
Submissions must be received no later than 3:30 pm on Friday 14th October 2022. Submissions received will be taken into consideration by Roscommon County Council before the proposed Bye-Laws are put forward for adoption.
Signed: Shane Tiernan Director of Services
Caitlin Conneely Director of Services 26 August, 2022
Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) - Part 8
Submissions in relation to the proposed Casual Trading ByeLaws for County Roscommon may be made in writing to:
Proposed CASUAL TRADING BYE-LAWS FOR COUNTY ROSCOMMON
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the provisions of the current Casual Trading Bye-Laws for County Roscommon, Roscommon County Council have conducted a review of said Casual Trading Bye-Laws. The review entailed a review of the location of existing casual trading bays and other administrative corrections/clarifications deemed necessary by Roscommon County Council. To facilitate and encourage public consultation with regard to the proposed Bye-Laws, copies of the proposed Casual Trading Bye-Laws will be available for inspection from Thursday, 1 September, 2022 to Friday, 30 September, 2022 (inclusive of both days) during public opening hours 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the following Roscommon County Council offices (subject to Covid 19 restrictions):
NOTICE IN RELATION TO SPECIFIED DEVELOPMENT
Roscommon County Council Áras an RoscommonChontaeTown F42 VR98 or by email to casualtrading@roscommoncoco.ie
The project is the subject of appropriate assessment screening and environmental impact assessment screening reports. The reports concluded that a full EIAR is not required, and that the development does not need to proceed to Stage 2 appropriate assessment. Where any person considers that a development proposed to be carried out would be likely to have significant effects on the environment, he or she may, at any time before the expiration of four weeks beginning on the date of publication of the notice referred to in Article 81(2), apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have such effects.
• Athlone Municipal District Office, Civic Centre, Monksland
The County Roscommon town is among 26 towns nationwide selected for a share in a €2.6 million allo cation under the Streetscape Enhancement Fund. The funding will be used for upgrade works to build ing facades, artwork, murals, lighting, street furniture and canopies. The Streetscape Enhancement Initia tive provides retail and property owners with grants they can use to give their business a facelift. The pri mary aim is to make towns and villages more attrac tive places to live, work or visit. Welcoming the announcement, local councillor Pas chal Fitzmaurice said: “I was delighted to receive this news. The works will help make the town more col ourful and vibrant and will include façade improve ments and street furniture”.
Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan called on local businesses to avail of the funding.
“Our local authority will manage the initiative and will begin advertising for applications in the coming weeks and my office is happy to help. Now is the time to also engage with owners of vacant premises’ as businesses close together could put in a joint ap plication,” Senator Dolan concluded.
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€100k Streetscape funding boost for Ballinlough
Fianna Fáil Senator Eugene Murphy said the fund ing would be a “great boost” to Ballinlough and the overall allocation would help make rural towns across Ireland “more colourful and attractive”.
“This investment of €100,000 will also support local carpenters, painters, tradespeople – as well as suppli ers so do shop local,” she said.
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After a hiatus of three years the countdown is on for the much-anticipated RAI Connacht Regional Res taurant Awards night which will take place in Car rick-on-Shannon on Tuesday next (September 6th). The Abbey Hotel Roscommon are nominated in 10 categories including Best Hotel & Guesthouse, Best Casual Dining, Best Chef (Alison Crean), Best Restaurant Manager (Liam Coffey), Best Customer Service, Best Wine Experience, Bar of the Year, Best Cocktail Experience, and Best Digital Media (Geral dineTheGrealy).Abbey Hotel Roscommon would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who voted and wish all those participating on the night the very best of luck. Follow the Abbey Hotel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates from the awards night.
The official route for Cannonball 2022 has been announced and it has been confirmed that the supercar spectacle is coming to Ro scommon on Sunday, September 11th with a lunch stop at Kilronan Castle at 1 pm and an official fuel stop at Casey’s Circle K on the Athlone Road at 3.15 pm. There is lots of excitement for the event this year as it will be the largest ever event with 200 super cars. The event has already raised €1,298,779 for Irish charities and organisers are hoping to reach €250,000 for The HOPE Foundation by the end of September 2022. Spectators will be able get up close and per sonal with 200 of the finest cars on the planet and enjoy the unique free family festival at mosphere that Cannonball is renowned for.
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Tom Maloney presenting a cheque for €9,140 to Ivan Moran, Mayo Roscommon Hospice, proceeds from a fundraiser at the Village Inn Pub, Loughglynn in memory of Tom’s sister, Bernadette Reapy. Included in the photograph (Left to right): Tina O’Brien, Sadie Egan, Ivan Moran, Tom Maloney, Noel Reapy, Eamon Maloney and Jarlath Maloney.
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Cannonball, the action-packed supercar spectacle, is set to roll on September 9th11th with proceeds to The HOPE Founda tion. Cannonball, fuelled by milesPLUS from Circle K, is the largest organised road trip in Europe and this year the event will have the highest ever number of car entries including Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, Aston Martin Porsche, Rolls Royce Bentley and Maserati. Brazilian Dancers will bring all the glamour of carnival and live DJs, bands and festivals in host towns get the party started. The notorious NYPD, German Polizei, Cannonballers and celebrities in crazy costumes add to the melee. From Spiderman to Star Wars, Cat Woman to Wonder Woman, cheerleaders to Charlie’s Angels, Batman, the Joker and more, it is a to tally unique free family day out. This year, or ganisers are also calling on spectators to dress up in fancy dress with prizes for best dressed. Cannonball 2022 will take off from Mala hide, Dublin on Friday, September 9th, stop ping in Fermoy, Kinsale and Killarney before travelling through Ballysimon, Salthill and Sligo on Saturday (10th). The convoy of su percars will visit Roscommon on Sunday, 11th with lunch at Kilronan Castle and a fuel stop at Casey’s Circle K in Roscommon town before heading for the finish line in Trim, Co. Meath.Cannonball was founded by Meath native, Alan Bannon, and the benefit to the host towns for this event is estimated at €2,567,000 per year. Cannonball is fuelled by milesPLUS from Circle K as the main headline Sponsor for 2022. The Tour sponsor this year is Apache Pizza and Cannonball official partners include Galway Bay Brewery, Manhattan Popcorn, Bonavox, Karl Goodwin Motors, AB Signs, and BMW Ireland.
Annmarie Dolan from Athlone, Roscommon was a finalist in the Best Dressed Lady competition at Elphin Agricultural Show last Saturday.
Largest ever ‘Cannonball’ is coming to Roscommon!
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It was International Dog Day last Fri day and we at the Roscommon People asked our follow ers on social media to submit photos of their four-legged friends.We’re delighted to introduce Togo who was captured mid-smile by owner Laura Naughton; and two very good dog gos, Zack and Toby, who were happy to pose for owner Claire Woods.
Alan Bannon, founder of Cannonball, pictured with a Bugatti Chiron.
‘The Big Wedding Rehearsal’ is a new wedding event set to take place on Saturday, September 10th, which will allow couples the opportunity to experience all that Hodson Bay Hotel has to offer as a wedding venue.
the midlands’ newest wedding event at Hodson Bay Hotel
Tearmainn Bhríde Nursing Home
The Big Wedding Rehearsal is a must for any couple on the hunt for the perfect wedding venue as attendees will get to experience how a real wedding takes place at Hodson Bay Hotel. First, everyone will be welcomed to a drinks’ recep tion with bubbly and bites in the hotel’s dedicated wedding wing where people can mingle and meet some of the midlands’ top wedding suppliers. The hotel’s elegant Clonmacnoise Suite will be fully dressed for a wedding, where attendees will be treated to a delicious four-course wedding meal featuring a selection of dishes from their wedding menu. The amazing Cosmonauts wedding band will be providing live music throughout the eve ning so couples can take to the floor and practice their dance moves ahead of the big day!
Senator Murphy addressed criticism regarding the Fair Deal Scheme.“Iwas of the opinion that the Fair Deal – while not perfect –was working pretty well, but if nursing home owners are saying otherwise the Government will have to take another look at it.
It has been confirmed that Tearmainn Bh ríde Nursing Home in Brideswell will close its doors after almost 25 years in business, in what is yet another blow to residents and nursing staff in the Roscommon area. The news follows last month’s closure of Costello’s Nursing Home in Ballyleague, which management have confirmed has since reopened to accommodate Ukrainian refugees, and comes just days after the clo sure of the Stella Maris Nursing Home in Baylough.
“We will endeavour over the next number of weeks to compassionately work with all the families to find new homes for our wonderful residents.“Finally, we have forged fantastic relation ships and fabulous memories of everyone who passed through our doors. These are memories that will leave a special imprint in our lives forever,” the statement concluded.
Addressing issues raised by a number of nursing homes around the Fair Deal Scheme, Deputy Kerrane said: “There is clearly a wider issue here as regards the rate being paid under Fair Deal and how that varies nursing home to nursing home – and in some cases varies quite drastically, even where nursing homes are close to each other, very similar, and yet on two very differ ent“Inrates.2020, the average monthly payment made to private nurs ing homes in County Roscommon was well below the national average. The way in which rates under Fair Deal are calculated needs to be reviewed and the process of determining the rate needs to be more transparent for all concerned.
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“It is a pity that such a facility on which the owners had spent considerable money in drawing up plans for a major extension will now be closing its doors,” he concluded.
In a statement to the Roscommon People this week, the Curley family, who run the south Roscommon home, said it was a “sad day” for everyone at the home, which was established in 1997. “It was a very difficult decision to close but we really had no option as the nursing home is no longer viable to see us into the future,” the statement read. “Although we had received planning per mission recently after significant investment to extend to a new 60-bed modern nursing home, unfortunately we were unable to se cure a financial partner to carry us forward, mainly due to the low Fair Deal rate and cur rent economic climate, therefore making it wholly unattractive”. The Curley family paid tribute to staff and thanked the local community for its support.
Hodson Bay Hotel’s location along the shore of Lough Ree is enchanting and peaceful, setting the scene for couples and their guests to create mem ories that will last a lifetime. With breathtaking views overlooking the lake, a reputation for ex cellence and over twenty-five years of experience in the industry, Hodson Bay Hotel is the perfect destination for a dream wedding day. Beginning at 4 pm, Hodson Bay Hotel will host their newest wedding event, ‘The Big Wedding Rehearsal’. Those in attendance will have the op portunity to taste the cake, dine from the wedding menu, meet suppliers, hear the music and experi ence the atmosphere of a wedding all in one place.
Calls for review of Fair Deal Scheme Reacting to news of the closure of Tearmainn Bhríde Nursing Home in Brideswell, Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane said the clo sure is “devastating” for residents, families and those who have “provided excellent care there for so many years”. “I have no doubt this is an extremely difficult time for the Cur ley family also,” she said. “In recent years, costs have grown for nursing homes and we’ve now seen a number of closures announced where clearly rising costs is an element”.
HSE figures for 2020 showed that a total of 11 private nursing homes in Roscommon were in receipt of monthly payments un der the Fair Deal Scheme and that an average of €102,211 had been made to each. These were the latest figures made available to Deputy Kerrane in November of last year.
“If we don’t get this right, we are going to see more closures and more upheaval for older people – which is not fair”. Meanwhile, Fianna Fáil Senator Eugene Murphy said he was “shocked and surprised” following the latest nursing home clo sure.“If nursing homes continue to close in our region I am very much afraid that some of our older people may end up living a long way from their original homes,” he said.
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Hodson Bay Hotel’s dedicated wedding team will be on hand to give a full show-around on the day. Once a wedding is booked with Hodson Bay Hotel, the experienced team are on hand to help at every stage of the planning process, offering pri vate consultations and food and wine tastings in the run-up to your big day. Their team have a wealth of experience which, combined with the spectacular location, elegantly furnished banqueting suites, mouth-watering food and exceptional service, has given them a well earned reputation as one of the country’s leading wedding venues. To book your free tickets to The Big Wedding Rehearsal, or for more information, contact Erica on 090 6442000 or email weddings@hodsonbay hotel.com.
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Getting a kick from local sporting success story they had to eat there, but if my memory serves me right I doubt they bettered the wonderful fare Ma Kennedy always served up.
And finally…
Out and about, living life to the full!
As a footnote, only last week did I learn that Martin won an All-Ireland hurling medal with Tipperary way back. Some how he managed to keep it a secret. Farewell Biddy. I offer my sincere sym pathy to all your friends and family. I will miss our chats. May you rest in peace.
Our man Frank on time’s relentless march; Dining out in Mountbellew; A local sporting success; In praise of Rory; A tribute to Biddy…
Last week I attended the funeral of Biddy Quinn. Born Biddy Kennedy, she grew up in Creggs before marrying Sean Quinn and moving to Roscommon many years ago. She was a woman who never forgot her roots, and every time I ran into her in town, she would always ask about every one around Creggs. Remarkably, she was also a regular reader of this column. Her self and her brother Johnny (who inciden tally was a very good full-back on Creggs football teams for years, and is now re tired and living in Manorhamilton) were the children of local guard Martin Ken nedy and Ma Kennedy. Ma Kennedy was a Limerick lady, but we knew her best as the woman who fed all the showbands when they played at Creggs Carnival. Back in those days we had three guards in the village – Kennedy, Clifford and Bracken – along with Sergeant Long. As far as I know none of them could drive, so they all rode bicycles. If there was an emergency, Ann Long (the sergeant’s wife) would do the driving. Of course with the guards cycling round the parish they were always on top of everything that happened, and the crime rate was almost nil. What a difference it would make again now if there was a vis ible and vibrant police force out in rural Ireland. As we said farewell to Biddy, I thought back to the night when Sean Fagan, Son ny Knowles and the Pacific showband played in Creggs. The two singers felt eating in Ma’s was beneath them, so they headed to a hotel in Roscommon to have their evening meal. I don’t know what
Carol and I pulled up outside The Malt House and made our way into what we expected to be a quiet enough restaurant. When I rang to enquire about making a book ing, the very pleasant lady who answered the phone took the details but mentioned that as it was a Monday evening things would probably be quiet enough. However, nothing could have been further from the truth. As we made our way in, there were four other
Catherine and Aileen Hunt pictured with Tanya and Aoibhe McGarry at Elphin Show on Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack
I accidentally tuned in to the last two holes of the golf Fe dEx tournament and ended up watching as Rory McIlroy pulled off one of the great comeback wins of all time. At one stage in the first round he was ten shots behind Scottie Scheffler. However, he managed to turn it around, nabbing the world number one by one shot, and thereby pocketing a mouth-watering $18 million. It’s funny – you would think these guys are so rich that money would mean nothing to them, but when the pot of gold was within touching distance, each of them got a dose of the wobbles, making a mess of shots they would normally play perfectly. However, evidently Rory kept his nerve better than Scottie, in the process proving (yet again) what a wonderful golfer he is, and more importantly what a wonderful ambassador he is for the PGA Tour. He remains one of the most popular figures on the tour, and it was great to hear chants of “Rory, Rory” ring out on American soil, even though he was going head to head with one of their own. Well done Rory, what a win!
FRANK BRANDON’S unique take on life ... ‘Till next week, bye for now
Talking of All-Ireland win ners, out here in Creggs we have another one – albeit in the unusual (for us) sport of American Football. Last weekend, Andy Quinn, son of my neighbours Niall and Cathy, won a huge kicking competition up in the Aviva Stadium in front of thousands of spectators. In conjunction with the game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Nebraska Cornhuskers, there was a national competition held to unearth the best young placekicker in Ireland. From the huge number of contestants, Andy emerged the winner. A good kicker is very important in the American Football game, and Andy will now be brought to America to hold trials, with a view to taking part in the very lucrative college football scene. It is a tremendous achievement for the young placekicker. Who knows –he may yet become a famous American football player!Welldone Andy, here’s to a successful future in the US. people going in at the same time. Then, when we got inside, we couldn’t believe our eyes! The place was completely wedged, and we had a small wait before we could get a table. I have to admit that we don’t eat out very often, so it definitely came as a shock to see so many couples and entire families dining out. The atmosphere was lively and invigorating. There was a really amazing menu on offer, and when we ordered, the service was quick, the staff were really nice and friendly, and –most importantly – the food was delicious, warm, tasty and very plentiful. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. On our way out we had a quick chat with the people who had come in at the same time as us. We learned they were from Castleblak eney, and had known my aunt Geetie and her husband Matt (who was the school teacher there for years), as well as my cousin Leo. The man, also called Frank (I didn’t get his second name), was there to celebrate his 95th birthday – and I have to say he looked as hale and hearty as a young fellow. I hope he had as pleasant a time in The Malt House as we had. To sum it all up, everything about our visit was very positive. If we ever eat out again, we would have no hesitation in going back. The only slight negative is that their website says they serve food until 9 pm, but in real ity they take last orders at around 8 pm. As we left, the staff were having to turn away a couple who arrived late. Funnily enough, that could easily have been us, as I too had looked them up on the web. I have to say that would’ve been a very disappointing thing to happen. So I would suggest to whoever runs The Malt House that they update the website! But apart from that, if I was pub spy (how about it Paul?), I would be giving it top marks.
It’s a very warm Monday afternoon as I write, and after having gone on a mini-shopping trip this morning, I now find myself mowing the lawn. As I slowly follow the lawnmower around the garden (I don’t have a ride-on mower, I’ve the old-style push one), my mind drifts back to this very day 42 years ago. It was August 29th, 1980 when Carol and I took the long walk down the aisle – definitely the longest walk of my life, now that it has lasted all those 42 years. As I thought back to that occasion, I began to think of all the people who were there that day that are no longer with us. Carol and I dug out the wedding album and it was sobering – al though not unexpected, as 42 years is a long time – to look at all the familiar faces of people that have passed on. I suppose we all know how uncertain life is, and that there are no guarantees. However, one thing that is certain is that life is short, and we should make the most of it for as long as we are here. As I write this, I am getting ready to go to The Malt House in Mountbellew for a bite to eat. It’s a place I have heard a lot of good things about, although I’ve never been there myself, so I will tell you how we got on and whether or not it lived up to its reputation. It is now Tuesday morning (as I resume writ ing). Just after seven o’clock yesterday evening, Farewell to Biddy
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Cloonakilla NS road safety plans welcomed
Road safety plans have been pub lished for Cloonakilla National School in Bealnamulla following a lengthy campaign to have safe ty measures implemented at the south Roscommon school. Welcoming the news this week, Cllr John Naughten said the plans, which go on display today (Thurs day, September 1st), include a roundabout at the Taughmaconnell junction and a pedestrian crossing on the R362. “As Chairperson of the Athlone Municipal District, I would like to welcome publication of this plan,” Cllr Naughten said. “While there have been long de lays in progressing this issue, this is a significant step forward. “The works that are being pro posed have been sought for a long time and will improve the situation for both pedestrians and road users through the provision of a rounda bout, pedestrian crossing and asso ciated works as well as a reduction in the speed limit.
Roscommon SPCA church gate collections Roscommon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is holding its annual church gate collection this Saturday and Sunday (September 3rd and 4th) in Ballinlough, Granlahan, Gortaganny and Cloonfad. A street collection will also take place in Roscommon town this Friday (2nd) and Saturday (3rd). Your support as always is greatly appreciated. New presenters for RosFM Over the past number of weeks and months RosFM, Roscommon’s community radio station, has recruited a number of new presenters and volunteers. Lovers Pamire from Zimbabwe works as a nurse at Roscommon University Hospital and he will present a new programme ‘Lovers Paradise’ every Friday morning between 10 am and 11 am. It will feature African music and news stories. Sean Donlon will present ‘Echoes of Erin’ every Wednesday between 3 pm and 4 pm and that programme will feature Irish music and artists. Every Tuesday on the ‘60 minutes around the World’ programme two ladies from Ukraine, Anastasia Tretiak and Svetlana Pavelako, who are residents at Cuisle in Donamon, will present a weekly piece dealing with issues in Ukraine. It will also be broadcast in Ukrainian. That piece can be heard between 2 pm and 3 pm everyRosFMTuesday.isnowbroadcasting from its new studios at the Lanesboro Road in Roscommon town and is on 94.6 on the FM wavelength.
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Planning permission sought for new AstroTurf in Arigna Planning permission has been sought for a new AstroTurf pitch and changing rooms at Derreenaboggy, Arigna, Co. Roscommon by the Arigna Recreation and Enhancement Association. The development will also include the erection of floodlights and fencing and a new play area and walking track. The application was received late last month and a decision is expected on October 23rd of this year.
Athleague Cemetery Mass Many thanks to Fr Christopher, the choir, and all those who organised the Cemetery Mass in Athleague on Friday, August 26th last. Thank you to the large crowd who attended and gave generously to the cemetery upkeep fund. Special thanks to the anonymous donor who gave a substantial contribution. A total of €1820 has been collected to date. Thanks to the stewards who organised car parking and kept everyone safe. Thanks to Tommy Clayton for the use of his field for parking. A lovely evening was had by all, with people catching up after a few years’ absence. Bingo and fundraising walk in Ballinaheglish Bingo returns to the Ballinaheglish Community Centre on Friday, September 2nd at 8.30 pm. Additionally, later this weekend, on Sunday, September 4th, there will be a walk to raise funds for the centre and the upkeep of the village. The route will travel around Kiltultogue, covering approximately 7km. Your support for both of these community initiatives would be greatly appreciated.
“I would like to acknowledge the work of the staff of Roscommon County Council and the support of my council colleagues, in particu lar Cllr John Keogh,” added Cllr. Naughten.Theplans may be inspected from September 1st during pub lic opening hours for a fourweek period at the offices of Roscommon County Council,Áras an Chontae, Roscom mon Town (F42 VR98) and the Athlone Municipal District Of fice, Civic Centre, Monksland, Athlone, County Roscommon (N37 W5P9). Plans may also be viewed online at roscommon coco.ie.According to Roscommon County Council, submissions on the proposed development may be made in writing or via email before 4 pm on October 13th and submitted to Roads Department, Aras an Chontae, Roscommon Town (F42 VR98) or roads@ro scommoncoco.ie.
Fundraising dance in aid of Melting Pot A fundraising dance will be held in Culleen Hall, Knockcroghery on Friday, September 2nd. The dance will run from 9.30 pm to midnight, and will feature music by Roscommon’s Carmel McLoughlin. Everyone is welcome to attend. This dance is being held in aid of The Melting Pot, Roscommon.
Hospice Coffee Morning A Coffee Morning in aid of the local Hospice will be held from 11 am to 3 pm in Dalton Close, Dalton Terrace, Ballaghaderreen, on Wednesday, September 7th. All are welcome to attend.
Annual Consecration of Our Lady
The Annual Consecration of Our Lady takes place at 4 pm on Sunday, September 11th in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon. Everyone is welcome to attend.
I’m not paid the big bucks like Mi chéal, Leo or Eamon, yet even I can see what must be done, and it’s this… If we’re to cover the expected demand for electricity we’re facing into this winter, it’s imperative we put in place some form of fail-safe system capable of generating the supply needed; one which will not just cover us, but which provides a contingency plan should we need it! I don’t know about you readers, but it’s an absolute mystery to me that we’re being hailed as one of the richest countries in Eu rope, yet our Government doesn’t appear to be advanced enough to make an executive decision to reopen the power facilities at Lanesborough and Shannonbridge! Morti fying or what?
min control, having been ear-tipped by the vet – to show they’ve been altered – will need to be returned back to their community where, by their very presence, they will prevent ferals from neighbouring colonies moving into a vacant niche. Simples! Not only will these cats, (again, protected by law), stop an invasion of mice and rats; but, once ‘altered’ they’ll stop reproducing and they’ll stop other cats, especially ‘unaltered’ ones from entering the colony, i.e. your premises! Now I don’t know about you folks, but for me, this is a win-win method because it ensures there’s a static, stable population of cats in one area, (as in, the commu nity won’t expand), who’ll live out their natural, healthy lives entertain ing themselves by chasing away ver min!And, so long as a humane and com passionate individual is happy to provide them with small amounts of food to prevent them starving and searching the bins, everyone should be happy! Isn’t nature wonderful!
It seems our Government’s inherent inabil ity to plan ahead has forced our nation into facing what is now a series of much-dread ed energy blackouts this coming winter! I don’t wish to nitpick, but, given we’ve experienced two system alerts for the coun try’s electricity supply during August alone, I’d say the Government should get off its backside and, instead of ‘looking at plans to reduce demand during peak times’; start ‘doing’ something to prevent an energy crisis of a like not seen since the 1970s!!
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I’d like to issue a heartfelt thank you to all those across the county who have engaged with the local TNR pro grammes, most especially with TNR South Roscommon and the Roscom mon SPCA, to have the little feral kitties in their area spayed/neutered through their affordable programmes. May God bless each and every single one of you; you’re clearly an animal welfare-friendly bunch. By having these beauties spayed/ neutered, (who, by the way, are the product of what is, undoubtedly un controlled breeding by ‘unaltered’ domestic cats, i.e. cats who have owners), you, my dear readers, have not only saved precious lives, you’ve also earned yourselves a form of free vermin control! In the past, the ‘issue’ of feral cats would have been, let’s say, ‘ad dressed’ by certain individuals who believed that destroying these crea tures would have been the ‘solution’ to their ‘problem’. Not so! It’s against theLetlaw!me advise that, under the Animal Health and Welfare Act (2013), the penalty for causing harm to any ani mal – this includes both domestic and feral cats – is a fine of up to €5,000 and/or imprisonment for up to six months. In fact, a perpetrator could, under this Act – of which I was a con sultative body – even be charged up to €250,000 and serve up to five years behindHavingbars!someone ‘remove’ and ‘re locate’ the little ferals won’t work either! Let me explain why this is. Once spayed/neutered, your free ver
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It’s 2022, and taxpayers are saddled with a Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party coalition, each one scratching their heads in search of a solution to what I’d call a monumental fizz-up!
The much-respected Farrell family weren’t expecting ‘callers’ to their rural home and business prem ises in the early hours of Monday morning of last week. They cer tainly weren’t expecting a gang of thugs who would do them harm. Nonetheless, 93-year-old Una and her two sons – both in their 60s – were victims of what’s known in law as ‘an aggravated burglary’; something which is exception ally nasty and which, over the past year, has become increasingly widespread across rural Ireland. To put some context on the situa tion, figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) last month revealed that, when comparing the first three months of 2021 against the first three months of 2022, ‘there is a 35 per cent increase in reportedPerhapsburglaries’.thisriseis down to the lifting of Covid-imposed restric tions resulting in the removal of last year’s roadblocks and highly visible members of An Garda Sío chána from our roads? Then again, perhaps the surge in the cost of liv ing is sparking an increase in theft and burglaries – who knows – ei ther way, it’s my opinion that it takes a particular type of cowardly, contempt ible lowlife to hold an elderly lady hos tage, terrorising her in her own home. Given the unsettling nature of this in vasion, I’m wondering if the ruthless gang of suspects who targeted this fam ily – the latter all senior members of the close-knit Ballintubber community –were a highly organised mob, or, if they were opportunistic thugs living it large on the spoils of pensioners they’ve bru talised and robbed? I’ve got no doubt An Garda Síochána have thrown all available resources behind this investi gation and will get to the bottom of it as a matter of urgency. What we do know is, the residents of this village are bearing the brunt of what is a highly alarming increase in violence. Indeed, it’s fair to say that wherever you go in this county, there appears to be an almost palpable air of unease and despair spreading throughout small towns and villages, especially ones where Garda stations have been shut down. While the suspects fled, having al legedly stolen a sum of cash, along with other possessions, it’s clear to me the one thing they didn’t steal is the amazing, the resilient and the courageous 93-year-old Ms Farrell’s incredible spirit. I believe this lady celebrated her 94th birthday only days after the incident. Despite the brutal nature of this crime, where ‘nylons from the draw ers’ were used ‘to tie up’ the family, and ‘screwdrivers’ and ‘other imple ments’ were wielded in an effort to threaten and terrify them, thankfully neither Una nor her sons sustained seriousDefyinginjuries.what would normally be the expectation of panic and the stresses and strains that must surely come with the trauma of having your home, your sanctuary, invaded by thugs, rather than buckle under the pressure, Una was, the next day, stoi cally standing behind the counter of Farrell’s Mini Market! This mob had “ransacked the house”, for what was “the best part of three-quarters of an hour”, yet it was back to business for Una, who possesses more moxy in the finger she uses to operate her till than the thugs who tried to intimi dateWhather!a woman! This bravery is clearly a reflection of the physical, mental and emotional strength of this extraordinary lady’s ability to cope, nay rise from what would, for others, (me included) have been an over whelmingly crushing experience. The brutal nature of this incident has sent shockwaves right across rural Ireland, and most especially among vulnerable citizens, many of whom are pensioners living alone in rural areas who, due to this, no lon ger feel safe in their own homes; to that end, we must look out for them. They broke the mould when they made Una Farrell; indeed the terms legend and heroine spring to mind when describing her! I’d like to tell readers what disparaging terms spring to mind when I think of the brazen, cowardly bunch of lowlifes who tried to intimidate this family; sadly, common decency and our edi tor’s good taste and decorum forbids me!
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Current accounts What was left out of the deal at that point, how ever, were the 900,000 current and deposit ac counts which Ulster Bank had on its books for decades and for the weary Joe Soap in that cat egory the job of finding a new home for the debit card began. It was estimated that those current ac count holders, including 360,000 primary active personal accounts and 300,000 deposit accounts, would either have to move them to a new institu tion or close them altogether – and that’s where the real fun began. The PR offensive was very strong at the begin ning. Ulster Bank said that its branches would remain open during the process to assist custom ers who need in-branch support and, despite fears from the regulators and unions that the bank ing system was not fully prepared for the mass switching process by Ulster Bank and KBC Bank Ireland customers, we, the public, were told it was all systems go. The problem was of course the complicated nature of all of our current accounts nowadays and in particular the need for us customers to tell utility providers, employers and others who use weekly and monthly direct debits, standing orders and make salary payments into accounts of our new banking details – if and when we get them set up.
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Paperwork nightmare Anybody who has recently tried to set up a new account in a bank or a credit union will not need me to tell you just how complicated a process this has become. The anti-money-laundering legis lation has pushed us all to the pin of our collar at this stage. The need to gather a paper file of bills and ID documents and haul them into the bank is usually the first step for most setting up a new account. Even that process, which should be straightforward, is often fraught with difficulty and some stress. What happens for instance if you, the new ac count holder, just don’t have the electricity bill or the phone bill in your name anymore? It is of ten the case in lots of households that different The Back Benches
spouses take on these tasks at different times of the year and indeed change accounts regularly into their own name from year to year. The move to online accounts has also meant that some people don’t even possess a paper bill in the kitchen cabi net anymore and rely instead on the laptop view every week. But it’s been the request for even more personal information from new account holders that has also been deeply frustrating and time-consuming.Iamawareof cases this year where personal credit reports from the Central Bank have been asked for by some of the organisations open ing new accounts and trying to administer rela tively small loan projects. In some cases historic evidence of income from social welfare has been requested. I am not sure if you have applied for your own credit report from the Central Bank in recent times but it can also be a tortuous process. Patience is also certainly needed for anyone brave enough to take it on. Staff shortage
The problem with all of this is the scale of the task that Ulster Bank had to take on in a relatively short time. There were over a million people in Ireland who were with KBC or Ulster Bank and many of these have since then faced major delays in switching their accounts. There were also issues on the ground. By the end of April it was claimed that, due to a shortage of staff in some banks, those trying to schedule inperson 1:1 appointments to get their affairs in or der ahead of the big shutdown in a face to face fashion were having to wait weeks and weeks on end to be seen because of staff shortages.
The harsh reality in all of this is that in all corners of life some of us are better than others in dealing with paperwork.
According to the Irish Independent, some people who are trying to open with a new bank were re ally going through the mill after being temporarily blocked from a number of new services they need ed. These included the very basic one of opening a credit card account and getting an overdraft facil ity – two of the bare essentials that were at the top of the agenda for most. The harsh reality in all of this is that in all corners of life some of us are better than others in deal ing with paperwork. I know some members of my own family who have neither the interest nor the inclination to open a laptop to sign up for anything online, preferring instead to head to the post office with their trusty documents under their arm. This has been probably the most difficult part of the Ul ster Bank closure process for hundreds of people. The ordeal of having to even go into the bank scares many people and can bring them out in a ball of sweat at the best of times. To have to gather almost every important document of your life and head down the road of detailed administration to get the account closed or transferred has freaked out many people – of a certain age especially –and I know some are still putting it off as we enter September.TheUlster Bank staff around the country have been flat out trying to deal with all this paperwork, and I know they have tried their best to resolve issues. Still, the banking unions are adamant there was a better way of doing this – a more ‘human’ 1:1 approach from head office that could have taken the stress out of it all. A better role for the Banking Ombudsman’s office in the whole pro cess would also surely have been a better idea. Maybe it’s still not too late to try it?
It began last April with a beautifully worded me dia statement that tried to reassure us all in a very calm fashion that the closure would not be pain ful or indeed laborious. However, as we enter the month of September, I have to say I have yet to meet anybody who has not been dragging their hair out in fits and starts as they tried to transfer their business from Ulster Bank to another bank in the Republic of Ireland. The bank started the process of writing to its 900,000 current and deposit account cus tomers in what we were told was a very or derly and controlled fashion away back in the spring. The aim was to try and give the punters six months’ notice to move their accounts to another institution where required – or to close them altogether. When the first letter came through the letter box, I distinctly remember wondering (complete with a bit of a jaundiced eye) if this phased plan would really be so smooth.Ulster Bank had warned us at the end of last year that it was getting out of its operations here, adding that there was plenty to wind down. It immediately started selling €7.6 billion of assets, including performing nontracker mortgages, performing small and me dium business loans, its sizeable asset finance business, and no less than 25 branches to Per manent TSB at that point. Later they told us that AIB was also going to be one of the new owners by buying €4.2 billion in performing corporate and commercial loans from it. By general agreement, there was an awful lot of work to be done.
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The Convent of Mercy, Roscommon has been given the green light for a multi-million euro school extension and refitting project. The development will see the con struction of two science labs, a prep room, art room and project store, a home economics room, and one tex tileWorksroom.will also be carried out to re furbish the existing home economics room, science labs, and the school building in order to accommodate three new SEN rooms, a general pur pose dining area and a toilet block for staff and students as well as a univer sal access toilet. In welcoming the news, Fianna Fáil Senator Eugene Murphy com plimented school principal Miriam Hunt and her staff for the work they have done to date on the project.
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Pictured at the Abbey Hotel on the occasion of an Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) presentation to Ms. Anne Connaughton, who recently retired as principal of St Paul’s National School in Athlone. Anne was honoured for her dedication and commitment during her teaching career. Mr. Tommy Greally (Central Executive Committee Representative, INTO) and Ms. Deirdre Hannon (Roscommon Branch Secretary) made the presentation to Anne. Pictured in the front row are Ms. Annette Regan, who retired recently from Ballyleague NS, Roscommon, and Mr. Michael Cleary who retired from Roxboro NS, Roscommon. The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation Retirement Presentation Night was held recently in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. Both Principals were highly commended for many years of dedicated and professional service. Also in the photograph are (back row, left to right): Jacqui Hanley (Branch Chairperson), Tommy Greally (Central Executive Committee Rep), Deirdre Hannon (Branch Secretary), Patricia Morris and Úna Feeley (Organising Committee). Pictured at a recent Irish National Teachers’ Organisation presentation to Cathy Mulrooney, who recently retired from St. Comán’s Wood PS and formerly Abbey NS, Roscommon. Cathy was presented with a certificate, flowers and a gift from the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation. The presentation was made by Jacqui Hanley, Branch Chairperson, on behalf of the INTO, in acknowledgement of Cathy’s many years of dedicated service. Also in the photograph are Deirdre Hannon, Branch Secretary, Úna Feeley and Patricia Morris (Principal and Deputy Principal of St Comán’s Wood PS respectively).
“This is another major step for ward for education in Roscommon town. This initial approval now means the project can move for ward,” he said. “I was also glad to be able to as sist the school in moving the pro ject forward and I am delighted that my contacts with (Education) Minister Norma Foley were also beneficial”.
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Drinkaware encourages parents to open up the conversation about alcohol. Parents can find the tools and support they need via the Par ent Hub on Drinkawaredrinkaware.ie.isencouraging par ents to create a non-judgemental space. Remember that this is an in tense and emotional time for your teen. Listen to what they have to say. They will be more inclined to listen to what you have to say if they also feel heard. They also stress that it is impor tant to have an honest conversa tion about alcohol. Discuss that alcohol is a depressant and can create the opposite of desired ef fects such as a better mood or con fidence. You should also plan ahead by encouraging your teen to share their plans with you. Help them to create safe plans, such as get ting home safely and what to say if they are being pressured into drinking.Additionally, always make sure to discuss alternatives. Young people are the leaders in the mindful drinking and sober-cu rious movement. Do not assume that your child will inevitably drink alcohol to mark the occa sion. Have a chat about alcoholfree alternatives or build up their resilience against any peer pres sure they may face. Lastly, make sure to educate your teen. Inform them of the HSE low-risk weekly guidelines and what a standard drink is. Talk about what to do if someone has had too much to drink. Encourage them to contact you if they feel unsafe.Drinkaware Director of Com munications, Jennifer Flynn, commented: “At Drinkaware, we know parents want to speak to their teens about alcohol, but we often hear that they think they have little influence. However, the truth is actually the opposite: parents are key influencers for the young person in their life, and having an open, two-way conver sation with them about how they plan to celebrate, informing your self on the HSE low-risk weekly alcohol guidelines, and helping them plan a fun, safe and enjoy able evening to celebrate will give both the young person and the par ent peace of mind”.
4. When you are asked to pay cash, cryptocurrency or money via a non-bank transfer (such as wire transfer).Detective Superintendent Cryan has also given the following advice to stu dents and parents ahead of the new college term: You should only use rec ognised letting agencies or deal with people who are bona fide and trusted. Websites can be cloned –check the URL to ensure it’s a real website and take note of the privacy and re fund policy sections. Be very wary of social media advertisements or where a person letting the location will only com municate via messenger or WhatsApp. You should push for direct answers and if responses are vague disengage immediately. Watch out for unsolicited contacts or where the con tact appears to be based in other jurisdictions and es pecially if there is a sense of urgency like “a onetime offer”. If you have decided to take up the offer only use trusted money transfer sys tems, An Garda Síochána would recommend using a credit card. Never transfer money direct, pay cash, pay into cryptocurrency wallets. Most of the time, those methods are done to avoid scrutiny and ensure that a transaction can not beBelowreversed.is a checklist to keep in mind before rent ing: Never agree to rent a property without first hav ing the opportunity to view it. Do not hand over cash. Insist upon a proper re ceipt. Ensure that the keys work and you have proper contact details for the land lord/agent.
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Elphin Show organisers, with the show making a success ful return after the two-year enforced break It’s been a BAD week for… Current and future hospital patients, after the Irish Hos pital Consultants Association claimed that it could take 15 years to deal with the backlog of postponed medical care which was build up during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic Barcelona forward PierreEmerick Aubameyang, after it emerged that his home was broken into by armed robbers on Monday morning (Paul Pogba story, see page 2)
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Tara Mullan (Kiltoom-Cam) won Gold in the U-12 Solo Modern Dance event at the National Community Games finals in Carlow last weekend. Pic: Roscommon Community Games Facebook page
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The McGrath family (Ballinameen-Breedogue) who won Gold in the U-16 Irish Contemporary Dance event at the National Community Games finals in Carlow. Pic: Roscommon Community Games Facebook page
Local success at National Community Games
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There was plenty of local success at this year’s National Community Games event in Carlow as Roscommon participants impressed across a wide range of events in the Arts and Cultural finals. One of this year’s standout performances came from Ivan Suprenenko from Ballaghaderreen, who claimed Gold in the U-16 Solo Music event with his performance on piano. Ivan had only recently moved to Ballaghaderreen from Ukraine.Knockcroghery’s U-11 Mixed Chess team took home the Gold while the U-13 team from Roscommon-Kilteevan won Bronze and there was a very fourth-placedcrediblefinish for the U-11 team. The McGrath family from GoldBreedogueBallinameen-alsoclaimedwithasuperb performance in the U-16 Irish DanceContemporaryevent.There were Gold medals too for Faye Shivnan from Ardcarne, winner of the Girls’ U-12 Handwriting, Tara Mullan from Kiltoom-Cam in the U-12 Solo Dance event, Victoria Geraghty (Elphin) in U-16 Art, and the U-16 CroghanmedalDramaDrumlion-CortoberGroup.AmongtheSilverwinnerswere Sally McGowan AdrianBoys’(Knockcroghery)Making,inDrumlion-Cortober)(Croghan-Girls’U-12ModelEoinHeneghaninU-12ModelMaking,Liston(Ardcarne) in U-8 Boys’ Art, the Ballinameen-Breedogue U-14 Mixed Quiz team, the theteamU-10DramaCortoberCroghan-Drumlion-U-12Groupteam,andtheMixedDraughtsfromElphin.CongratulationsalsotoCroghan-DrumlionCortober U-12 Group Singers, the KiltoomCam U-12 Modern Dancers, U-14 artist Rubie Peaty (Elphin), and U-14 Model Maker James Bruen (Castlerea) who each claimed fourth place in their respective events.
Ivan Suprenenko (Ballaghaderreen) won Gold in U-16 Solo Music at the National Community Games finals in Carlow last weekend. Pic: Roscommon Community Games Facebook page Eoin Heneghan (Knockcroghery) was a Silver medal winner in U-12 Boys Model-making at the National Community Games finals in Carlow last weekend. Pic: Roscommon Community Games Facebook page
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The Croghan-Drumlion-Cortober U-12 Group Drama team who were Silver medal winners at last weekend’s National Community Games finals in Carlow. Pic: Roscommon Community Games Facebook page
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Faye Shivnan (Ardcarne) took home Gold in the U-12 Girls Handwriting event at the National Community Games finals in Carlow last weekend. Pic: Roscommon Community Games Facebook page
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The hurlers of Athleague and Oran, with those clubs qualify ing for the Roscommon senior hurling semi-finals with wins over Tremane and St Dominic’s respectively Organisers of the Woodland Festival in Castlerea, with Sunday’s event proving to be very enjoyable and informa tive (see report and photos in today’s issue)
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Gene Farrell pictured before having his head and beard shaved in aid of the Cancer Care charity at Farrell’s Pub, Frenchpark, last Friday. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
The academic year has re turned following our first (relatively) restriction-free summer since Covid hit, and with it has also come the rou tine sharing of a familiar sen timent: “Wow, that summer really flew, huh?” This year however, that sen timent feels a lot more true. After two years of restrictions, we’re all aware of just how much the hours stretch when you’re stuck in the house with nothing to do. But now that we’ve been able to fill the days with holidays, nights out, and day trips, time has picked up the pace again, and it feels like the summer came and went in the flash of an eye. This return to busy times is of course a good thing. It means we’re finally getting back to the sense of normality that we spent two years mourning; Covid, while by no means having disappeared, also no longer imposes the same in fringement on our lives as it used to. In the past few years, we of ten referred to post-pandemic life as a return to normality, an undesignated time in the un foreseeable future when we’d be able to get back to things as they were. We weren’t na ive enough to presume the pandemic wouldn’t leave its mark, but we also knew that given enough time, we’d be able to make some sort of re turn to a pre-Covid brand of living.Inthe past while, Galway has been a prime example of this return to pre-Covid activity. All summer, tourists flocked to the city, peaking with the return of the arts festival, Gal way Races, and Pride celebra tions. And it was invigorating to see that amount of activity on the streets again for the first time in years. Now, with the summer’s end, the tourists have begun to migrate home, but the buzz about the city persists as students arrive in droves to take up their place in the hustle and bustle. For university students, the upcoming academic year is the one which most closely re sembles pre-pandemic norms. Though last year, college re turned with significantly more
UNIVERSITY POST-PANDEMICLIFE(Astudent’sperspective) in-person components than the semesters previously, this year is when we are really seeing the return of a more traditional college experience. But how does the traditional college experience stack up in a postCovid landscape? On the surface, with restric tions now fading out of promi nence in our lives, returning to how things were seems like the natural move. Several things had to be sacrificed to protect public health, but surely now, such activities can be rein troduced. Lectures no longer have to be held online, students aren’t forced to live at home with their parents, and univer sity nightlife can return in full swing again… or at least you might presume so. However, the reality understood by stu dents facing into this academic year (in Galway at least) is that these aspects of university life won’t and can’t return to their pre-pandemic norms.
Barber Tomas McCann shaves Gene Farrell’s beard during the charity head shave event in aid of Cancer Care at Farrell’s Pub in Frenchpark last Friday. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell Tomas McCann shaves Gene Farrell’s hair during the charity head shave event in aid of Cancer Care at Farrell’s Pub in Frenchpark last Friday. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
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One particular point of con tention for students is universi ties’ disinclination to continue providing recorded lectures and other online learning ma terials. The benefits that such materials provided for people struggling mentally/physi cally, or even just as a study aid, cannot go understated, and although students have been very vocal about wishing to re tain online resources, it seems universities are keen to rein state a more traditional teach ing model. But this traditional model is not in sync with the post-Covid ethos of encourag ing blended learning/working, nor does it take into account how the pandemic has exacer bated the housing crisis, mak ing in-person lectures harder to attend.Finding reasonably priced accommodation in Galway within commutable distance of college feels like a fool’s er rand at the moment. You could almost chronicle the worsen ing state of the housing market through students’ social media stories – not just in the num ber of people asking peers for recommendations, but also in the dwindling accommoda tion requirements students are setting in the hopes of getting somewhere, anywhere, to live. Now, as the academic year closes in, a lot of students have resigned to commuting, pay ing exorbitant prices, or ‘kip ping’ on friends’ couches until something turns up. Even for students who do manage to find a place, the social aspect of university life will not be the same. The strain Covid put on businesses led to the closure of a lot of places that are popular on the student nightlife scene. Galway lost two of its three nightclubs in the past few years, and even the last remaining one was subject to rumours of possible closure earlier this year. However, despite the issues facing students post-Covid, and the lack of action taken to address such issues by Gov ernment and universities (I’m unsure whether NUIG’s re brand to UG was the best use of €500k…), no one would ar gue that a return to university life, in whatever form it takes, isn’tSowelcomed.bestofluck to anyone facing into the next academic year – even if the return to uni versity post-pandemic is far from perfect, it could always be worse (you could have to deal with Zoom breakout rooms again).
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Deputy Naughten said it was now imperative to bring replacement jobs to the“Itarea.isimperative not only that all possible steps are taken to bring replace ment jobs to Kilconnell, but we also need to see the Tánaiste and IDA bring new investment to the un derdeveloped IDA park at Creagh in Ballinasloe,” he said.“There is something fun damentally wrong when we have companies in Athlone and Galway talk ing of the need forRoscommonaddi female entre preneurs are urging others from the county to join the latest cycle of ACORNS - a highly successful develop ment initiative to support early-stage female entrepre neurs living in rural Ireland. The call for applications for the latest cycle of the pro gramme - ACORNS 8 - was launched earlier this month by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue. ACORNS is funded under the Depart ment’s Rural Innovation and Development Fund. Programme organisers are looking for female entrepre neurs living in rural Ireland, who wish to start and develop new businesses or who have recently started a venture. This is the eighth year of the ACORNS programme and over 350 female entrepre neurs have taken part to date and a significant proportion of these are still actively in volved.Pastparticipants from Ro scommon include Ellen Egan of Dimple Design. Dimple Design is graphic design and creative services company. Founder Ellen Egan delivers creative brand ing solutions as well as per sonal illustrations for print and digital use. Speaking about her experi ence, Ellen said: “It’s hard when you’re starting out in business. It can be very lonely and confusing. Hav ing a network of like-minded people to go through the ups and downs with really made such a difference. Although our businesses are different, our problems were similar and it was great to be able to support one another when we needed it most. A win for a member of your ACORNS group is a win for us all and I can’t wait to watch us all flourish. “Having a Lead Entrepre neur to look up to but also to ask you the difficult questions and guide you is invaluable. My confidence in myself and how I communicate my busi ness has developed so much in six months and I have this wonderful programme and network to thank for it”. There is no charge for those participating in ACORNS, thanks to the continuing sup port of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the voluntary contribution of time by the Lead Entrepreneurs.
Jobs blow as Arrabawn votes to close east Galway plant
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Roscommon businesses have been urged to begin preparing for new EU corporate sustainability report ing responsibilities which are due to come into effect from January 2024, according to leading corporate gov ernance expert, Dr. Diarmuid Tor ney.Dr. Torney, an Associate Professor in DCU’s School of Law and Gov ernment, was speaking ahead of a free online masterclass for business es, facilitated by the Climate Ready Academy, on the subject of corpo rate sustainability reporting and the role of business and government in achieving transformative change. The Climate Ready Academy Sustainability Reporting Master class, hosted by broadcaster Ella McSweeney, will take place on Wednesday, September 7th between 1 pm and 2 pm and is open to busi ness of all sizes and across all sec tors. The Climate Ready Academy is a Skillnet Ireland initiative deliv ered by Central Solutions. Businesses attending will gain insight into the evolving climate change policy landscape, under stand the implications for their business arising from national and EU policies and regulations and practical tips about how they as a business can respond to the climate challenge.TheClimate Ready Academy Sus tainability Reporting Masterclass will take place virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, 7th September between 1 pm and 2 pm. Those wishing to at tend the free event, can register ie/masterclasses/.https://www.climatereadyacademy.via:
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tional capacity while we have over 50 acres of State land lying idle just a short journey over the road in Ballinasloe”.FineGaelSenator Aisling Dolan said the future of Arrabawn staff must now be“Whatsecured.plans do Arrabawn have for the employees? They must be transparent and clear on this,” she said. “I will work with our em ployment agencies to en sure plans are put in place for skilled workers here and to meet employee rep resentative groups.
“I will also work to see if any other options are feasi ble for this plant which had seen expansion in 2018,” Senator Dolan concluded.
Fitzmaurice vowed to work with other elected representatives to support the people of Kil connell.“What has been decided is done, and when the dust settles from this shock an nouncement everybody’s focus needs to be on solu tions,” he said.
“Efforts need to be re doubled by Government and all agencies to realise the full potential of every single asset, both Stateowned and private, in the region. There is no magic wand when it comes to job creation in rural Ireland but with hard work and sincere commitment from Government, there are op portunities which can and must be seized,” he said. “The agri-business sector is a tough one, but it is the backbone of rural commu nities. By supporting the innovation and resilience of farmers, businesses and communities, government can not just replace the jobs that will be lost – but createDeputymore”.
Fellow Independent TD Denis Naughten said the closure was a “huge blow” to both employees and liq uid milk suppliers in the area.“Over recent years there has been significant invest ment in the plant which handles the liquid milk operations for Arrabawn Dairies who supply own brand milk to many retail ers throughout the country and the loss of this compet itor will also have a longerterm impact on consumer milk prices,” he said.
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The community of Kilcon nell near Ballinasloe was dealt a huge blow when the board of Arrabawn Dairies voted to cease op erations at its east Galway liquid milk plant from next summer, and to transfer its liquid milk sales to Aurivo Co-Op.Itisbelieved the move will see up to half of its current 110 employees moving with the business while Arrabawn has said redeployment opportuni ties will be made available toIndependentothers.
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TD Michael Fitzmaurice has described the move as a “catastroph ic blow” to Kilconnell and communities across east Galway, adding that the decision was particularly disturbing given the sub stantial investment in the plant in recent years. Deputy Fitzmaurice said that Arrabawn officials informed him that they were open to exploring al ternative opportunities for the site and that the focus of public representatives should now be on replac ing the jobs that will be lost over the next nine months.
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An invitation to tender was issued by Fáilte Ireland last month to identify a supplier that will undertake a review and audit of the current Táin Trail offering, and develop a plan to re-optimise and reimagine the route. This will include access, orientation, signage, interpretation, sus tainability and transportation elements, and will tie in with both the Ireland’s Ancient East and Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands brand propositions.
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A press statement continued: “Put your hands up for Oliver Cromwell: Daddy of Democracy, Puritan and total Taurus. Ollie’s Army is back for a night of pure carnage, legendary pop an thems, and bloody historical re-enactments. But listen, he’s really very sorry. Really. “In this new musical, award-winning cabaret artist, writer and producer Xnthony dives into the psyche of England’s ‘Daddy of Democracy’ Oliver Cromwell in a transgressive and riotous exploration of English colonialism of Ireland. This is a pop musical extravaganza jam-packed with soon to be iconic pop anthems like ‘Pu ritanism’, ‘Horror Scope’ and ‘800 years’ not to mention Xnthony’s electrifying comedic wit and historical rigour”. Join Xnthony and a cast of Irish and interna tional Drag, Cabaret and musical theatre per formers as they go on the hunt for Cromwell’s head – reportedly buried in a biscuit tin in Eng land.‘Oliver Cromwell is Really Very Sorry’ is writ ten by Xnthony, Sam Curtis Lindsay and Irish pop sensation ODU with set design by Emma Bailey (designer for Tony award-winning mu sical ‘Six: The Musical’). The production is produced by Hannah Turk. It is funded by Arts Council Ireland and Arts Council England. Xnthony says: “After three years I am thrilled to finally premier my new musical at Dublin Fringe Festival. Across numerous lockdowns and party-gates, we are finally ready to unveil our creation which will entertain and challenge Irish and English audiences alike. Historical re visionism has never been this fun”. Tickets for ‘Oliver Cromwell is Really Very Sorry’ are on sale now. All enquiries to jenny sharif@gmail.com weekly theatre workshops, masterclasses, etc.
Local artist Xnthony to star in ‘Oliver Cromwell is Really Very Sorry’!
Roscommon artist, Anthony Keigher AKA Xn thony, is set to produce and star in a “riotous new musical” ‘Oliver Cromwell is Really Very Sorry!’ which comes to the Dublin Fringe Fes tival on September 20th to 24th this year. Xnthony Ltd describes the production as “the story about a man the English don’t remember and the Irish will never forget”.
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Local Táin route to be ‘reimagined’ as tourismimportanttrail by Fáilte Ireland
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, Septem ber 14th at 12 pm. Further information is available at http:// www.etenders.gov.ie/.
Drama, comedy, music and spoken word – by all ages, for all ages – await audiences at Ro scommon Arts Centre this September and Oc tober. National and local performers will take to the stage including The Border Game by Prime Cut Productions and Dolly & Mick by Heartfelt Productions. There is going to be comedy with Deirdre O’Kane, Neil Delamere and Conal Gallen. Events for children by Julie Sharkey, Branar and Anna Newel and the musical Beauty & The Beast will be performed by Roscommon Community College. A varied programme of music sees Chris Ka vanagh in The Legend of Luke Kelly, Sean Keane, Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats and Sunday Sounds with Music Generation Ro scommon.October concludes on a local note with the documentary film capturing the remarkable life and legacy of Fr. Raymond Browne. September sees the return of many popular workshops including Catherine Donnelly’s El derberries & Cathy Jordan’s Songbirds, both gentle, enjoyable weekly experiences in dance & song for age 50+. Join poet Jane Clarke for an inspiring and engaging programme of writing workshops in Poetry Explained and enrol with Roscommon County Youth Theatre where Catherine Sheri dan, Director, will guide young members in
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Fáilte Ireland has initiated a review the Táin Trail Route (walking/hiking, cycling and driving) for Roscommon, Louth, Meath, Westmeath and Longford, to establish it as an important tourism trail within Ireland’s Ancient East and Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. The purpose of the review is to transform the Táin Trail, which stretches from the Cooley Peninsula in Louth to Rathcroghan in Roscommon, into an internationally iconic walking, hiking, cycling and driving route that pos sesses a variety of experiences and links existing attrac tions on the trail. According to Fáilte Ireland, the project “will focus on cre ating defined thematic experience routes that enhance the existing offering to provide comprehensive experiences telling the ancient Táin Trail story. This will be achieved by blending a range of experiences from food and activi ties to attractions and events, pinpointing brilliant visitor experiences that will disrupt typical visitor flow encourag ing increased dwell time along the route, and identifying new and supporting experiences along the route. All work will be aligned with the Ireland’s Hidden Heart lands and Ireland’s Ancient East experience brands and carried out in consultation with industry stakeholders”. Speaking about the project, Director of Regional Devel opment Paul Keeley said: “The development of the Táin Trail is an important part of the long-term tourism development in Roscommon, Louth, Meath, Westmeath and Longford. “Improving accessibility, orientation and signage along the route will boost its attractiveness to domestic and in ternational visitors, driving demand and increasing dwell time in the area”.
The Gallery becomes The Playroom as art ists Jane Fogarty, Maree Hensey and Celine Sheridan explore ‘play’ as a form of practice, a generative process and an experience for audi ences to view and engage with their artwork. One of the most renowned and recognised art ists of his era, Roderic O’Conor, is the subject of a conference to be held, for the first time, in his native County Roscommon. The confer ence will feature a range of presentations, deal ing with the many aspects of the life and career of O’Conor, by a list of expert international, national and local speakers, lecturers and art historians.Therewill be a full day of conference pro ceedings taking place at Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday, 24th of September. The conference is supported by Roscommon County Council Creative Ireland Programme and coincides with events for Culture Night on Friday, 23rd of September 2022. The confer ence brochure is available at the Box Office.
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Winnie and Bernard Stokes pictured in Farrell’s Pub, Frenchpark last Friday while supporting a Head Shave in aid of the Cancer Care charity. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell Noel Cunningham, Ian and John Kerrane, Kieran Helbert and John Harrington at Farrell’s Pub, Frenchpark for a charity head shave event in aid of Cancer Care. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
Astrid O’Mahoney and Nicole Horan at Farrell’s Pub in Frenchpark to support the Cancer Care Charity during the charity head shave event last Friday. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
Kieran and Margaret Farrell at Farrell’s Pub, Frenchpark to support the Cancer Care charity last Friday. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
Tim Bruen with Gene, John and Daisy Farrell at Farrell’s Pub, Frenchpark for a charity head shave event in aid of Cancer Care. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
Gene Farrell (back row, fifth from left) with some locals at Farrell’s Pub in Frenchpark last Friday to support his charity head shave event in aid of Cancer Care. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
Chloe Hanly, Danielle McGarry and Amy Cummins at Farrell’s Pub in Frenchpark to support the Cancer Care Charity. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
Ciara Lang and Aaron Casserly at Farrell’s Pub, Frenchpark for a charity head shave event in aid of Cancer Care. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
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“This year we have put all events held over two days in previous years into one day, so we have a very full programme for spectators for just €10 gate entry fee,” Mr. O’Beirne told those in attendance.Thechairperson pointed to the committee’s decision to retain the cost of admis sion at €10, a move aimed at providing value to those attending amid the current cost of living crisis. The return of the popu lar event has been widely welcomed by local public representatives and busi ness people in Strokestown as it is expected to provide an economic boost to the area following two years ofExhibitors,lockdowns.producers and those involved in local ag riculture and industry have been urged to support this year’s Strokestown Show ahead of the final deadline for entries this Friday (Sep tember 2nd).
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The Strokestown Agricul tural Show makes a very welcome return to the grounds of Strokestown Park House on Saturday, September 10th following a two-year break due to Covid-19.Thisisthe 154th annual show to be held in Strokes town and it has been con firmed that the traditional two-day show will take place over one day this year on a trial basis.
Speaking at the recent launch of the 2022 Strokestown Agricultural Show, committee chairperson John O’Beirne paid tribute to committee members who have passed away since the last show in 2019. They are all fondly remembered. May they rest in peace.
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Entries for this year’s Strokestown Show close on Friday, September 2nd. The show grounds will open at 8 am on Saturday, September 10th and all exhibits must be in by 10 am before judging commences at 10.30 am. The show office is now open and further details about this year’s event are available on 086-4066616 or 086-1079495 (Secretary).
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Speaking at the recent launch of the event at The Percy French Hotel in Strokestown, Chairperson John O’Beirne assured sponsors, participants and supporters that this year’s show would feature all the usual events and classes.
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27Roscommon People Friday 02 September 2022 Saturday, 10th September 2022 154th ANNUAL STROKESTOWN SHOW A SHOW FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Web: www.strokestownshow.com Emai: info@strokestownshow.com 154th Annual Show Saturday 10th September 2022Strokestown ShowA show for the entire family All Entries to: The Secretary, Show Office, Strokestown Secretary: 086 1079495 Show Office: Tel. 086 4066616 and 086 1079495 Web: www.strokestownshow.com • Email: info@strokestownshow.com What’s on at the Show? • The €5,000 All-Ireland Beef Bullock Championship By Direct Entry sponsored by The Sweeney Family, Corrigeen Judging will commence at 3.30p.m. approx. 1st €1500, 2nd €1000, 3rd €600, 4th €300, 5th €200, 6th to end of line €50 • The €2,500 Greenvale Animal Feeds All-Ireland Beef Heifer Championship By Direct Entry. 1st €1000, 2nd €600, 3rd €400, 5th €200 5th to end of line €50 • The €12,000 Irish Angus All-Ireland Finals By Direct Entry • All-Ireland Breeding Heifer By Direct Entry to Strokestown Show. Sponsored by Chasetown Engineering Ltd (Sweeney Family, Corrigeen) All commercial breeds eligible. 1st €700, 2nd €400, 3rd €300, 4th €200, 5th €100, 6th to end of line €50 • Irish Simmental All-Ireland Finals. All-Ireland Calf Classes • Hanly’s Hardware & Eurospar Supermarket All-Ireland Calf Classes with €1500 in prizemoney. • €9,000 Strokestown Park Irish Draught Broodmare All-ireland Championship. Prizes 1st €5000, 2nd €2000, 3rd €1000, 4th €500, 5th €300, 6th €200. Sponsored by the Callery Family • Registered Irish Draught Filly 1,2 & 3 year old classes. 1st €500, 2nd €300, 3rd €200. Sponsored by the Callery Family • Horse Showing 12.30p.m. • Pony Showing 12p.m. • Spectacular Dog Show (2 Rings) at 1.30p.m. • Showing Classes for horses, cattle, sheep dogs, crafts, cookery, farm & garden produce
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Admission: €10 The financial survival of the show depends on gate receipts. Please help us Showgrounds open at 8a.m. Exhibits must be in the showgrounds by 10 a.m. Judging commences 10.30a.m. sharp with Celebrity Chef Shane Smith of TV3/ RTE Ambassador for Gem Foods and commencingProducersArtisan11a.m. Office, Strokestown Music on Members of the Strokestown Show Committee pictured at the recent launch of the Strokestown Show in the Percy French Hotel Pic: Mary Regan. (Right) (L-r)
Chairperson)(Salesrepresentative),GormleyClaudia(ISAThomasFlanagan(StrokestownShow),CathalTivnanRepforCorbyRock)andJohnO’Beirne(ShowpicturedatthelaunchoftheStrokestownShowinthePercyFrenchHotel.
Pictured at the launch of the Strokestown Show in the Percy French Hotel were (l-r) Martin Shiel (Strokestown Show), Michael Conry (Irish Hereford Cattle Society), Sinead Conry, John O’Beirne (Strokestown Show Chairperson) and Claudia Gormley (representing Irish Show Association). Pic: Mary Regan five-star Breeding Heifer is a new class and that’s sponsored by the Depart ment of Agriculture and Minister Charlie McCona logue.“We also have four calf classes, two of which are All-Ireland finals spon sored by Hanly’s Hard ware and Spar Supermar ket with a €1,500 prize fund”.The Horse Show will take centre stage on the day and features 17 classes including Tom Rogers’ Irish Draught with a prize fund of €500. There are also classes for half-bred mare, yearlings, and two and three-year-olds which are all to be shown in hand.
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Details of this year’s Strokestown Show were revealed at a launch held recently in the Percy French Hotel.Speaking at the launch, committee chairperson John O’Beirne said: “This year we are running a oneday show on Saturday, Sep tember 10th on the grounds of Strokestown Park House and are grateful to the Call ery family for this is a beau tiful setting for a show”. The show chairperson detailed the wide range of classes on offer this year in cluding the All-Ireland Beef Bullock Final, which is sponsored by the Sweeney family and boasts €6,000 in prize money. The €2,000 Greenvale An imal Feeds All-Ireland Beef Heifer Final and the €2,000 Sweeney family Breeding Heifer class are also among theMr.highlights.O’Beirne highlighted the breeders’ associations involved in the show and in particular the €12,000 An gus finals. The Irish Sim mental All-Ireland finals, and the Irish Shorthorn Premium Beef Bull Cham pionship (sponsored by the Shorthorn Marketing Com pany) will also be popular attractions on the day. “We also have Pedigree Charolais, Limousin and Hereford and the Breeders’ Choice,” Mr. Beirne con tinued.“The traditional four- or Irish Angus Cattle Society members pictured at the launch of Strokestown Show in the Percy French Hotel. (L-r): Norman Little, Oliver Flanagan, Kevin Diffley, Padraig O’Connor, Dermot Kilcrann, Patsy Keenan, John O’Beirne (Strokestown Show Chairperson) and John Farrell. Pic: Mary Regan O’Beirne:
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“The highlight of the Horse Show is the Strokes town Park Irish Draught Broodmare All-Ireland Championship with Foal at Foot with a first prize of €5,000,” Mr. O’Beirne said.“This class and the one, two, and three-year-old Draught Fillies are spon sored by Jim Callery and family with a handsome €12,000”.Thereare also 20 Pony classes at this year’s show including the Registered Connemara Pony section, which is sponsored by Tony and Blaithin Steven son to the tune of €1,000. “We also have a spec tacular Dog Show once again this year with 23 classes and Champion and Reserve with a prize fund of over €1,000,” Mr. O’Beirne added. “Our Sheep section also looks to be as big as ever with Commercial, Suf folk, Texel and Charollais classes”.
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The All-Ireland Beef Bullock Final is spon sored by the Sweeney family and is one of the big highlights of this year’s Strokestown Show. With €6,000 in prize money on offer it’s not hard to see why!
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Strokestown’s widely renowned Horse Show returns following a two-year Covid-19 hiatus. This year’s event features 17 classes including Tom Rogers’ Irish Draught. The highlight is of course the Strokestown Park Irish Draught Broodmare All-Ireland Championship with a first prize of €5,000. Flavours from the Heart of Ireland Strokestown’s food fair has become a mainstay in the show’s programme and this year prom ises to be no different. Among the headliners this year is celebrity chef Shane Smith. Come along and get inspired! Dogs on show! The spectacular Dog Show returns once again with a total of 23 classes and Champion and Reserve honours up for grabs. This is always a hugely popular event among participants and spectators and this year’s prize fund is in excess of €1,000. Vintage cars and machinery
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Padraig O’Connor, Norman Little, Patsy Kiernan, Oliver Flanagan and Kevin Diffley (Irish Angus Cattle Society) pictured in the Percy French Hotel for the launch of Strokestown Show.
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Strokestown Show highlights…
The Mid-Roscommon Vintage Club will be at Strokestown Park this year showcasing a wide range of vintage cars and machinery. The highlight of this display will be the working threshing machine which will be threshing corn throughout the day. A must-see for both young and old!
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Daniel Willmont of Kilronan Castle and Ciaran Moran and Adrian Gill will also be showcas ing their skills and there will be a number of food stands from all across Ireland. It’s just another example of the range of events which make the Strokestown Show such a popular family-friendly occasion. For example, there will be marquees for farm and garden produce, flowers, turf, adult and junior cookery, honey, eggs, jam, adult and junior handcrafts, ama teur photography and adult and juniorThereart.will also be a number of commercial stands on the day with various pieces of machinery onAlsoshow.present this year will be the Mid-Roscommon Vintage Club, who will exhibit cars and ma chinery. Their highlight will be a threshing machine which will be threshing corn throughout the day.Show chairperson John O’Beirne says: “It will be lovely for our younger visitors to see how things were done 50 years ago while it will bring back memories for some of our older visitors”. This year’s Strokestown Show will also have amusements for children as well as live music and a dance floor.
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Pictured at the launch of the Strokestown Show in the Percy French Hotel were (l-r) Frank Hanly, Martin Shiel, John O’Beirne (Show Chairperson) and Thomas Flanagan. Pic: Mary Regan Cllr. Liam Callaghan, John O’Beirne (Show Chairperson) and Henry Owens pictured at the launch of the 2022 Strokestown Show in the Percy French Hotel. Pic: Mary Regan Pictured at the launch of the 2022 Strokestown Show in the Percy French Hotel were (l-r) Cllr. Joe Murphy, Pat Leonard (Chairperson, Co. Roscommon IFA), Tommy Gormley (Chairperson, Elphin Show), Cllr. Tom Crosby (Cathaoirleach, Roscommon County Council), Pauline Crosby and John O’Beirne (Chairperson, Strokestown Show). Pic: Mary Regan
Something for everyone in Strokestown!
The 2022 Strokestown Show will feature the welcome return of the hugely successful food fair ‘Fla vours from the Heart of Ireland’. Among the headliners this year is celebrity chef Shane Smith ofTV3 and RTÉ fame. Shane is also ambassador for Gem Foods and will carry out a number of dem onstrations throughout the day.
Greenvale Animal Feeds are main sponsors of the All-Ireland Beef Heifer class. Pictured at the launch of the Strokestown Show in the Percy French Hotel were (l-r): Martin Shiel (Strokestown Show), John O’Beirne (Show Chairperson), Carina Dolan (Area Sales, representing Greenvale) and Claudia Gormley (representing Irish Show Association).
remainsAdmissionat €10! Entry to the upcoming Strokestown Show is just €10 again this year. Children will be admitted free on the day. Speaking at the recent launch of the show, committee chairperson John O’Beirne said: “Many other shows have raised their admission and everything else is going up in price, but we decided we’d give value to people. Kids are also free on the day”.
A scene from times past: Pictured is the threshing mill.
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While this year’s Strokestown Show is a one-day event, committee chairperson John O’Beirne says it is effectively a full two-day show in one. “The only problem we have is trying to fit everything in,” he said. “If we get the weather then we’ll have a great day. “All we ask is that people go by the guidance of our stewards – we have a great team of stewards and the show will run smoothly”.
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The Mid-Roscommon Vintage Club are happy to announce that they will hold a vintage display and threshing event at Strokestown Show, which takes place at Strokestown Park House on September 10th.Club members have been busy put ting the finishing touches to what should be a novel vintage spectacle. On show day, all people who wish to present their vintage tractors, machinery, or tools are welcome to bring them along to our stand. People with vintage or classic cars are invited to display their vehicles too. The main event of the day will be the threshing of corn by a fully operational threshing mill owned by JJ Donlon from Rathcline, Co. Longford, who has kind ly offered the use of his machine for the day. Mr Donlon will also have his reaper and binder, which is fully functional as well, on display. The straw from the threshing will be baled by a square baler that will be powered by a vintage tractor. The threshing of corn, which was a fa miliar sight on farms during The Emer gency and right up to the 1970s, should prove to be an attraction that will remind the older folk of times gone by. It should also be an enlightening scene for the younger people who never experienced the magic or enthralment of watch ing the threshing machine in action. It is hoped that the threshing display will commence shortly after midday, and af ter a break for lunch it will resume work again.Exhibitors of vintage vehicles or equip ment are asked to assemble inside the Longford Road entrance to the show grounds between 11 am and 11.30 am. When all vehicles are in position, they will then enter the stand area as a unit. People exhibiting vintage equipment are being requested to attach a card to their item, briefly explaining its age or origin.
IFA Farm Family & So cial Affairs Chair Alice Doyle has urged female farmers to take the time to check what PRSI contributions they have made to date and ensure that they are making a contribution when car rying out tax returns this year.“As we approach the closing part of the year, consideration should be given to reviewing your PRSI record of contri butions to date,” Alice Doyle“Thissaid.is important in terms of planning for your future entitlement to the state pension and may provide the oppor tunity to enhance future benefits”. Alice Doyle added that many female farmers who are retiring discov er that they are not enti tled to the state contribu tory pension, as they have not made sufficient PRSI cluded.forissuetanttheirworked“Thiscontributions.isdespitehavingonthefarmalllives.Itisimportobeawareofthiswhenplanningthefuture,”shecon
–IFA President IFA President Tim Cullinan has said the current energy security concerns reflect a failure by the State to foster the develop ment of a fit-for-purpose farm renewable energy sector in Ireland. “Farmers across all sectors are grappling with massive increases in energy costs as they face into the coming winter.
“Unlike many of their European coun terparts, Irish farmers were not given the opportunity or assistance to generate onfarm renewable energy which would have helped reduce the electricity demand of Irish farms and also improve energy secu rity at national level. It represents a mas sive missed opportunity,” he said.
Analysis completed at European level in 2018 ranked Ireland 23rd out of 27 EU Member States in adoption of renewable energy technologies at farm level. This analysis also estimated that Ireland gener ated just 2.6 per cent of energy from agri culture compared with the EU-27 average of 12.1 per cent. “We now urgently need the State to step up with intervention and support that will allow farmers to generate energy on their farms both for own use and for onward supply into the National Grid,” he said.
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The ICSA Beef Chair man said that while some Government comments seemed supportive, there appears to be an effort to “leave the door open”. “This must be stopped straight away. Farmers will not accept any more obfus cation – we need absolute clarity from the govern ment that farmers will not have to look at Brazilian beef on EU shelves at a time when we are told that beef must be more sustain able,” he “Farmerssaid.are willing to do their bit in improving sustainability, but we will not accept our efforts being undermined by cheap beef imports just to placate the EU car sector”.
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“In order to make this happen we need, as part of Budget 2023, the establishment of a new ‘Roof-top Solar Scheme’ and ‘Anaerobic Digestion Support Scheme’, financed by the Department of Environ ment, Climate & Communications and independent of TAMS,” Mr. Cullinan added.IFAEnvironment Chair, Paul O’Brien also outlined the need for a change in cur rent policies on sale of surplus energy. “Existing policies on the level of sale able volumes of surplus energy into the National Grid must be reviewed. Other wise, potential surplus energy that could be generated on Irish farms may go to waste. That cannot be left happen, par ticularly given the current national energy demands,” he said. “To encourage farmers to consider pro ducing renewable energy, any emissions reductions as a result of farm renewables must contribute toward the 25 per cent cut in agri emissions required by 2030 at na tional level”.
Numbers of stock presented for sale continue to rise with over 700 lots presented for sale on Thursday last. Both the bullock and heifer rings noticed increases this week as trade and prices are holding with a similar trade to previous weeks reported. The heifer ring witnessed lots reaching €2,450 while the bullocks topped out at €2,070. The dry cow trade remains firm with lots making up to €2,250. The weanling numbers are starting to increase also with good demand on offer for both bulls and heifers. Cows with calves at foot made from €1,580 to €2,720 for a Limousin cow and her Chx heifer calf at foot. Calves made from €230 to €390 while runners made from €160 to €800 for the continental lots. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday, September 1st) with our weekly sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners, and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am with three rings in operation. Dates for your diary: Monday Bullock Sales resume September 12th; Thursday Show and Sale of Continental Weanlings on September 22nd; Continental Bullocks on Monday, September 26th; Continental Heifers and Belgian Blue Weanlings on Thursday, September 29th; Aberdeen Angus Bullocks on Monday, October 3rd; Aberdeen Angus Heifers on Thursday, October 6th; Saturday Weanling Sale resume on October 1st. Sample prices for bullocks: Lm 410kgs €1490, Lm 375kgs €1440, Ch 315kgs €1440, Lm 520kgs €1730, Ch 515kgs €1580, Ch 510kgs €1500, Lm 590kgs €1670, AA 570kgs €1660, Lm 640kgs €1870, Ch 645kgs €1770, Lm 705kgs €2070, AA 700kgs €2050, Lm 760kgs €2040. Heifers: Lm 400kgs €1210, Ch 405kgs €1160, Sim 403kgs €1150, Ch 475kgs €1500, Lm 440kgs €1380, Lm 475kgs €1350, Lm 585kgs €1690, Hex 690kgs €1830, Lmx 1005kgs €2450. Dry cows: Lmx 785kgs €2250, AA 780kgs €2220, Ch 840kgs €2210, Ch 760kgs €2110, Lm 720kgs €2050, Fr 655kgs €1350, Hex 500kgs €1170. Weanling bulls: Ch 375kgs €1250, Ch 415kgs €1240, Lm 430kgs €1200, Lm 275kgs €740, Ch 355kgs €1120. Weanling heifers: Lmx 275kgs €1000, Ch 255kgs €850, Lm 285kgs €930, Ch 265kgs €780, Ch 335kgs €1420, Ch 340kgs €1180, AA 260kgs €700.
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ICSA Beef chair Edmund Graham has called on the Taoiseach to clarify where the Government stands on the Mercosur deal which could provide favourable access to almost 100,000 tons of South American beef to the EU. “It is absolute hypocrisy to even attempt to find a way of making this deal acceptable at a time when farmers are extremely wor ried about what measures will be imposed on them in order to meet the climate action plan targets. ICSA has actively campaigned against the deal for many years and a key element we wanted was that beef should not be imported from regions that are re moving forest cover,” Mr. Graham said. “Now it appears there are discussions at EU level on protocols to allow the beef come in from South Amer ica, in return for assisting the car manufacturing sec tor to sell more products there. It just doesn’t make any sense when farmers have spent the last few months being told that the national herd would have to be cut. We do not ac cept that, but we can see no logic to importing beef from outside the EU”.
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Woodland Festival in Castlerea was big success
Lady Kilbracken, who last hosted the Woodland Festival at Killegar House in Co. Leitrim, pictured with Joseph Phelan at the 2022 Woodland Festival at the Clonalis Estate in Castlerea. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
Comiskey said the sheep fac tories are not without blame: “Their failure to provide strong and mean ingful prices to farmers as a signal to invest in the orderly finishing of lambs is also a critical factor, while continuing to import live lambs and carcase lamb”.
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Children dancing and having fun at the 2022 Woodland Festival held at the Clonalis Estate in Castlerea on Sunday. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
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Set on the grounds of Clonalis Estate in Castlerea, Co. Roscom mon, the 2022 Woodland Festi val featured a variety of activities including live demonstrations, a series of forest walks and talks, and a range of family entertain ment.
Weanlings must be born in 2022 in exhibitors’ own herd Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 1st Prizes: 1st : €100, 2nd: €65, 3rd: €40 Class 1: Best Weanling Bull Class 2: Best Two Weanling Bulls Class 3: Best Weanling Heifer Class 4: Best Two Weanling Heifers Champion Weanling of the Show - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Tuesday, September 13th at 4 p.m. Special Sale of Weanlings Also Suckler Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 8th - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Lambs & Cast Ewes Each Wednesday at 11 a.m. Stock must be penned by 9.30 a.m. – Gates closes at 10 a.m. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Saturday, September 3rd at 11 a.m. Sale for Breeding Ewes & Hoggets Gates open at 8 a.m. Also Lleyn Sheep Show & Sale 37 Ewes, 300 Shearling Ewes, 245 Ewe Lambs and 37 Rams on offer Show at 11 a.m. Sale at 1 p.m.
A demonstration of wood turning, the old fashioned way, at the 2022 Woodland Festival at the Clonalis Estate in Castlerea on Sunday. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
Ann Holman and Naoise and Aiobhean Gallagher enjoying the Woodland Festival at the Clonalis Estate in Castlerea on Sunday. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
The event, which took place last Sunday, 28th of August, was run by the Western Forestry Co-op with funding from the Depart ment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine through the Wood land Support Funding Scheme. This year’s theme was ‘Come See the Wood from the Trees’ and it gave a chance for the public and people who work in forestry to come together and celebrate our forests. The inaugural Woodland Festi val in 2019 attracted over 3,500 visitors. Its aim was to raise awareness of the benefits of trees and woodlands, to encourage people to engage with trees and to learn about the multifunction al benefits of forests. The Western Forestry Co-op were supported for the Wood land Festival through funding under theme 2 of the Woodland Support Funding Scheme ‘Sup porting and Highlighting the benefits of woodlands, focussing on farmers, and/or community engagement and/or general well ness’.
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People gather to listen to some music during the Woodland Festival at the Clonalis Estate in Castlerea on Sunday. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
SAX 750kgs €2100, HEX 860kgs €2120, AAX 695kgs €1700.Bullocks: Char X 590kgs €1400, Lim X 575kgs €1400, Lim X 575kgs €1400, Char X 545kgs €1400, HEX 485kgs €1100, Lim X 470kgs €1150, Char X 510kgs €1390, 3 Lim X 526kgs €1300, Lim X 470kgs €1300. Heifers: Char X 705kgs €2100, 7 Char 672kgs €1960, Char X 640kgs €1960, Char X 705kgs €1940, Char X 660kgs €1900, 2 Char X 585kgs €1870, 2 Char X 492kgs €1620, Char X 485kgs €1640, Char X 575kgs €1820, Lim X 535kgs €1580, Char X 450kgs €1500, AAX 550kgs €1460, Lim X 375kgs €1190, Simm X 475kgs €1310, Lim X 440kgs 1340, Lim X 395kgs €1170,
The IFA Sheep Chairman said pric es in the UK have started to rebound, and critically in the key French mar ket, prices continue at over €8/kg. This must be reflected in prices for lamb offered by factories. Mr. Comiskey has called on the Minister to come forward as a matter of urgency with targeted payments to sheep farmers to offset the increased production costs on farms and ensure confidence is restored to the sector to underpin the very important store trade for sheep farmers. He also called on factories to play their part: stand firm in the mar ket place; reflect the strength of the French market in prices offered to farmers; and give minimum price guarantees for the coming months.
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“Factories are paying to 22kgs to se cure these lambs; throughput is run ning 7 per cent above last year’s lev els; and earlier movement of lambs in the UK and throughout Europe should provide a solid basis for the lamb trade for the coming months. However, factories must reflect this in current and future prices for lambs. “Farmers should sell hard, while conscious of lower kill out weights and under fleshed lambs to take back control of the supply demand balance and maximise returns,” he concluded.
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Molloney family members Jacob, Noah, Caroline and Paul pictured at the 2022 Woodland Festival at the Clonalis Estate in Castlerea on Sunday. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
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IFA Sheep Chairman Kevin Comis key has called out the lack of mean ingful and direct support for sheep farmers from the Minister for Agri culture Charlie McConalogue and the sheep processing factories. He was reacting to the latest at tempts by factories to drop lamb prices at a critical time for the sector.
Also Bullocks & Dry Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Monday, September 5th - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Tuesday, September 6th at 4 p.m. Fall/Autumn Show & Sale of Weanlings
Friday, September 2nd at 11 a.m. Special Sale of Bullocks 100 Pens on offer Also Heifers & Dry Cows Gates open 7 a.m. Viewing from 10.15 a.m. to 10.45 a.m. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Friday, September 9th at 11 a.m. Special Sale of Heifers
IFA had highlighted to the Minis ter and the factories earlier this year the importance of direct supports for sheep farmers and strong lamb prices to maintain production systems and ensure the orderly marketing of lambs throughout the year given the production costs farmers are exposed to.“The Minister has not yet come forward with a targeted payment for sheep farmers to support the or derly feeding and finishing of lambs, which is certainly contributing to the increase in numbers of under fin ished lambs presented to factories,” heKevinsaid.
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There were good numbers on offer again this week with a brisk trade for all stock. Bullocks ranged from an average of €2.44 per kilo up to €2.76 per kilo. Heifers fetched from an average of €2.72 per kilo up to €3.39 per kilo. There were 89 dry cows on offer with only one lot unsold and averages of €2.49 per kilo up to €2.86 per kilo. Buyers were active both at the ringside and on line.This Friday (September 2nd), the mart will host a Special Sale of Bullocks as well as heifers and dry cows. We had a large number of sheep on offer at our annual Show and Sale of Lambs. Prices for finished lambs peaked at €140 for 57.1kgs. Store lambs fetched up to €122. There were excellent quality ewe lambs on offer. Ewe lambs made up to €170 for 56kgs. The tops for Stag ewes fetched €184. Please note all sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID Tag set. Next sale of lambs and cast ewes is next Wednesday (7th) at 11 am. Yard opens at 8 am. All stock must be penned by 10 am. Sale can be viewed live on www.livestock-live.com. We had good numbers of breeding sheep on offer at our weekly sale held on Saturday last with a steady trade for both breeding ewes and breeding hoggets. Hoggets ranged from €120 up to €270; 2-year-olds made from €160 up to €200; 3-year-olds made from €128 up to €170. Sales continue for breeding sheep this Saturday (September 3rd) at 11 am. There will also be a show and sale of pedigree Lleyn sheep featuring 37 ewes, 300 shearling ewes, 245 ewe lambs, and 37 ram lambs. Show at 11 am and sale at 1Samplepm. prices for dry cows: Lim X 920kgs €2590, Char 895kgs €2460, Char 905kgs €2450, Lim X 880kgs €2380, 840kgs €2280, 790kgs €2260, Char 825kgs €2200, Simm X 830kgs €2200, 780kgs €2060, 670kgs €1900, Char X 330kgs €1030, Char X 335kgs €1000. Ewe lambs: 56kgs €170, 49.3kgs €168, 51.6 kgs €166, 56.4 kgs €156, 53.1 kgs €154, 51.6 kgs €152, 47.4 kgs €150, 47.2 kgs €148, 50 kgs €145, 41.9 kgs €140, 44.8 kgs €138, 44kgs €14, 41.9kgs €134. Finished lambs: 57.1kgs €140, 56.3kgs €140, 54.8kgs €138, 56kgs €136, 52.2kgs €135, 52.8kgs €134, 52.2kgs €134, 55.6kgs €134.Store lambs: 39.6kgs €122, 39kgs €122, 38.70kgs €120, 38.6kgs €116, 36.6kgs €110, 39.1kgs €108, 38.7kgs €106, 33.5kgs 90, 31.8kgs €88.
The auctioneer now invites immediate viewings, which are strictly by appointment only. For further details or to arrange an appointment to view, please contact RE/MAX Team Earley, Stonecourt Ro scommon on 090-6626579, email teamearley@remax. ie, or log onto teamearley.ie. Contact auctioneer Cathal directly on 086-1409158.
Granaghan, Strokestown, Roscommon 42-acre farm new to the market with RE/MAX Team Earley
townapartmentTwo-bedroomedinRoscommonnewtothemarket New to the market with Loretta Dowd Properties is a spacious, two-bedroomed duplex apartment, presented for sale in good condition at 15 Stonecourt, The Square, Roscommon Town. This property holds excellent poten tial due its prime location in the heart of Roscommon town. Accommodation comprises briefly of an entrance hall way, two double bedrooms and bath room on lower level, with stairs leading to a bright and airy open-plan kitchen/ dining/living room. There is storage heating and a free car park to the rear of Stonecourt centre. The apartment is currently vacant and would make an ideal starter home or in vestment property. Auctioneer Loretta Dowd now invites all viewings for this fine apartment. For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact Loretta Dowd Properties on 087-2233223 or email ldowdproper ties@gmail.com.
The purchase of this property would offer any farmer a great opportunity to acquire lands in this highly regarded farming area between Strokestown and Lanesboro. The location and potential on offer here makes this a very at tractive property to come to market. Services on land include well and mains water, and ESB.
34 Roscommon People Friday 02 September 2022 PropertyPeople MICHAELJ. O’ROURKE AUCTIONEER &VALUER Phone0872242329 Creggs,Co.RoscommonF42C985 Email:Michaeljoroarke59@gmail.com Mobile087 2242329 Licencenumber003996 SITEFOR SALE: FARMFOR SALE: C24.32acresatLisduff,Creggs.Landdividedin 2plotssuitablefor localfarmertoaddtoexistingholding. ContainingC5.64acres ilesfromRoscommonand23miles 2bedroomcottageatGarraunNorth,Creggssuitatednearthevillage Circa30.6acresatKilmore,Ballygar ca3.84acresatAghrane, Ballygar.Goodland ellfencedincludingoutbuildingsof 3h boxes,largeshedandsmallhayshed. LargecornersiteinthevillageofMoyloughin awellmaintained smallestate. arsandcontains originalcounterand PROPERTY TUESDAY,AUGUST17,2021 ROSCOMMONHERALD54 Phone 087 2242329 Creggs, Co. Roscommon F42C985 Email: Michaeljoroarke59@gmail.com • Mobile: 087 2242329 Licence number 003996 MICHAELJ. O’ROURKE AUCTIONEER &VALUER HOUSE &OLDSHOPUNIT ON C.3 AtCorgar ve,Glinsk,Castlerea. LANDFOR SALE: LA TTAG SITEFOR LANDFOR SALE: C.11.6acresatGortnadeevC6acresatKilbegnetCreggs.Goodqualitylandonmain eEast,Creggs.SuitatedonmainCreggs/ Glenamaddyroad.Goodlandallinoneunit. C24.32acresatLisduff,Creggs.Landdividedin .3acresatBallymacfarrane,Oran.ContainingC5.64acres edroomcottageatGarraunNorth,Creggssuitatednearthevillage Circa30.6acresatKilmore,Ballygar Ballygar LargecornersiteinthevillageofMoyloughin smallestate. berof 54PROPERTY MICHAELJ. O’ROURKE AUCTIONEER &VALUER Creggs,Co.RoscommonF42C985 Email:Michaeljoroarke59@gmail.com HOUSE &OLDSHOPUNIT ON C.3 ACRESFOR SALE AtCorgar ve,Glinsk,Castlerea. LARGEDEVELOPMENTSITE LANDFOR SALE: LANDFOR FARMFOR FARMFOR C6acresatKilbegnetCreggs.Goodqualitylandonmain Creggs/Glinskroad. C.11.6acresatGortnadeeveEast,Creggs.SuitatedonmainCreggs/ Glenamaddyroad.Goodlandallinoneunit. C24.32acresatLisduff,Creggs.Landdividedin localfarmertoaddtoexistingholding. ContainingC5.64acres 9milesfromRoscommonand23miles .3acresatBallymacfarrane,Oran.fromAthlone. edroomcottageatGarraunNorth,Creggssuitatednearthevillage Circa30.6acresatKilmore,Ballygar &wellfencedincludingoutbuildingsof boxes,largeshedandsmallha ellmaintained Residencecontains3 bedrooms,sittingroom, livingroom,kitchen, rear &fronthall&toilet/ shower.Shopunithas beenclosedfor anumberof yearsandcontains originalcounterand shelving. 54PROPERTY LAND FOR SALE FARM: Circa 30.6 acres at KILMORE, BALLYGAR & C.3.84 acres of bog at AGHRANE, BALLYGAR The land is all in one unit except circa 2 acres which is across the road. The land is of average to good quality with good quality modern sheds, which are made up of 4 bay loose shed backing onto a 3 bay unit divided into 3 horse boxes and a tack room, there is also a single bay unit suitable for bales. NEW TO THE MARKET Ballymaglancy, Castleplunkett Prime C.42 Acre Holding of Land • Prime quality lands in one plot with no waste whatsoever • Excellent CastleplunkettandRoscommonbetweenapproximatelylocationmidwayCastlerea&townsconvenientto&Tulsk • Suitable for all types of farming enterprise and presently in grass • Extensive road frontage ensuring ease of management and accesses • Well fenced and mains water • Ideal for the construction of dwelling house and farm buildings (subject to the necessary consents) Viewing: Immediate viewing recommended & by prior appointment with the Sole Agents Legal: Kieran Madigan Esq., Kieran Madigan & Co., Main Street, Castlerea, Co Roscommon Further particulars from the Auctioneers Callaghan auCtioneering l Auctioneers l Estate Agents l Valuers l THE SQUARE, CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON TELEPHONE: 094 96 20102 Web: www.callaghanauctioneering.com Email: info@callaghanauctioneering.com Licence001222Number
This week, Cathal Meares of Remax Team Earley is delighted to present to the market a prime roadside resi dential farm of approximately 42 acres, located at Grana ghan, Strokestown, Roscommon. The land is comprised in folios RN8644, RN53, and RN15435. The AMV for this property is €325,000, and the BER rating is G. This is a prime roadside farm located just off the R371 Lanesboro to Strokestown route, offering a quality resi dential farm in one holding. Standing on farm is two stor age sheds, a concrete yard, a holding cattle pen, and cattle crush serving. Upon entering the lands, there is a fourbedroomed residence in need of modernisation.
A primely located 3 bed 3 bath bungalow residence located just outside Strokestown. Situated on approx. 0.4 of an acre and with significant outbuildings this property is sure to impress first time buyers and downsizers alike. Accommodation briefly comprises of open plan living room/kitchen with adjoining utility room with 3 large bedrooms one of which is en suite. The site benefits with unobstructed views of the rolling green countryside to the rear
A commercial building & yard to let within walking distance of Roscommon town. The property is situated on approx 0.5 acre and extends to over approx. 3,000 sq.ft of warehouse space. Situated on site is also an office & toilets. Services include: water, electricity (Three phase & Single phase) & septic tank. For appointment to view contact the office
A beautiful 3 bed bungalow residence of approx. 1,022 sq ft ready for immediate occupation standing on a site area of approx. 0.35 of an acre. This property comes to market in perfect condition throughout , beautifully maintained by the owner occupier. Set just approx. 7km from Roscommon town. Comprising briefly of entrance hallway, kitchen, dining room, living room family bathroom and 3 bedrooms. this property is set on a large mature site which has a turf shed and garage. The Auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell This is a character 3 bedroomed two storey Residence of approx.1,030 sq ft standing on a wonderfully mature site area of approx.0.54 of an acre located in a select residential district close to Roscommon town. The said residence is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout. Solid fuel stove in the sitting/living room to assist the OFCH heating system. All mains services connected. Septic tank sewerage system on site. Character stone built storage shed of approx. 345 sq.ft. The auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and all offers after €185,000 to sell.
The Auctioneers now invite all offers to sell
35Roscommon People Friday 02 September 2022 PropertyPeople Stone Court Centre, The Square, Roscommon. Tel: (090) 6626579 / 6626796. Mobile: Cormac 086 3519492 or Cathal 086 1409158 Email: teamearley@remax.ie • Web: www.teamearley.ie PSRA Licence No. 004420 086Cathal1409158086Cormac3519492 FOR SALE 3 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE LOCATED AT CORBO, KILROOSKEY, CO. ROSCOMMON F42 P866 AMV: €195,000 NEW TO THE MARKET 3 B/R 2 STOREY RESIDENCE KNOWN AS ‘BAILY’S LODGE’ LISACARROW, FUERTY, CO.AMV:ROSCOMMON€185,000 DUE TO CANCELLATION 3 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE LOCATED AT CORSKEAGH, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON F42WR04 AMV:TO€195,000LET INDUSTRIAL UNIT (APPROX 3,000 SQ FT) LOCATED AT LANESBORO ROSCOMMONROAD,F42XO54ALV:€200.00PERWEEK
New residential development at the Castlerea
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Final offers invited for four-bedroomed Abbeyville residence and a doorway into the garden area.Upstairs, the first floor landing features carpet and a hotpress off. Accommodation includes four bedrooms (master ensuite) with timber flooring and fitted wardrobes. All bedrooms are of generous proportions. Outside, there is hedging at the front boundary, and a cobble lock driveway with parking to suit two cars. Located to the rear of the property is a spa cious garden area. The auctioneer Loretta Dowd now invites immediate view ings and final offers for this fine property. The BER rating is C1 and the price guide is €245,000. For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact Lo retta Dowd Properties on 0872233223 or email ldowdprop erties@gmail.com.
A new residential development comprising the conversion of four single-storey one-bedroomed semi-detached units into two single-storey fivebedroomed detached units is near completion at Bri an Caoilinn traveller accommodation site, at Harristown, Castlerea. The cost of this exciting flagship project is esti mated at €400,000. The project has been funded by the Department of Housing, Local Govern ment and Heritage under the Traveller Accom modation programme. The works include alterations to internal layouts, demolition of existing chimneys, alterations to facades and the installation of a state-of-the-art air to water heating system. The new houses will provide suitable accommodation for larger family households. The first house at the Castlerea site was complet ed last week with the second house expected to be completed in September. The project forms part of the RCC traveller accommodation programme 2019-2024.Roscommon County Council stated: “The pro ject demonstrates Roscommon County Council’s commitment to the provision of high quality en ergy efficient housing for households on the so cial housing waiting list with further ambitious projects to be delivered in both the final quarter of this year and first quarter of next year.
33 Abbeyville, Galway Road, Roscommon town
33 Abbeyville, Galway Road, Roscommon Town 4
Price: €245,000
Loretta Dowd Properties is now inviting final offers on a fine four-bedroomed, de tached residence, situated in a very sought after location at 33 Abbeyville, Galway Road, Roscommon town. With easy access to Roscom mon town centre (including schools, shops etc.), the proper ty comes to the market in good condition throughout. On the ground floor, there is an entrance/hallway with porce lain floor tile and carpet, a WC with fitted toilet and basin as well as porcelain floor tile, and a storage area under the stairs. There is also a spacious sitting room with a bay window to the front, as well as solid wood flooring, a fireplace, and an in set solid fuel stove, which heats the room Leadingonly.on from the sitting room, there is a doorway into the dining room, which fea tures solid wood flooring and patio doors into the garden area. The kitchen/dining room is painted, boasts generous storage areas, and is fitted with hobs, an oven, an integrated fridge/freezer, porcelain floor tile, and back splash tile. There is also a utility room on the ground floor, which has ample storage, porcelain floor tiles,
36 Roscommon People Friday 02 September 2022 PropertyPeople e-mail: ldowdproperties@gmail.com Web: www.lorettadowdpropertylettings.com FINAL OFFERS INVITED! For Sale
“The local authority recently concluded receipt of submissions for their mid-term review of the Traveller Accommodation Programme 20192024, which sets progressive targets for the provi sion of traveller accommodation for the county”.
Traveller development in Castlerea nears completion
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I am applying for planning permission for erection of three no single storey dwelling houses, with connection to public services and associated site development works at Site No’s 28 – 30 inclusive, Ashbrook, Lisnamult, Roscommon. Signed: Liam Casey 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.
Signed: Liddy Neilan LLP Solicitor for Applicant Solicitors, Abbey Street, Roscommon, Roscommon
We, Ganley’s of Athlone Ltd., wish to apply for planning permission. The development will consist of up to 250kWp (c.1180m2) of roof mounted Solar PV Panels and all associated works at Roscommon Rd, Bogganfin, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. N37 RH61. 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 a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.
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THE MOST ROSCOMMON!NEWSPAPERREADINCOUNTY ROSCOMMONCOUNCILCOUNTY I, Caitriona O’Connor, intend to apply for permission for development at the house Skien View, Lisgobban, Roscommon, F42 XT71. The development will consist of; (i) The demolition of an existing single storey extension to the rear of the existing house (ii) general renovation and upgrade works to the existing house (90m2) (iii) the construction of a new single - storey extension to the front of the house (55m2) (iv) the construction of a stand - alone studio space to the front of the house (33m2) and (v) all associated drainage, landscaping and site works (Site Area 0.36Ha). The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
1) Permission to amend site boundaries and site layout along with change of use of adjoining domestic house to Playschool – Afterschool facility and carryout all ancillary site works to include alterations to existing site entrance along with creation of additional hard surface and carparking areas to rear.
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Dated: 24th August 2022 To: The Garda Superintendent, Castlerea Garda Station, Castlerea, Roscommon, F45 YX06 CourtPresenters.RosLong@garda.ie
To: The Fire Officer, Roscommon County Council, Roscommon, Roscommon, F42 VR98 fire@roscommoncoco.ie
Hollyhocks Playschool & Creche are applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission and retention permission for the following:
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TAKE NOTICE that the above-named Applicant Raymond O’Connor as nominee of O’Connor Restaurant Limited of Church Road, Ballinlough, Ballinlough, Roscommon intends to apply to the Annual Licensing Court to be held at the Court at Castlerea District Court on the 23rd September, 2022 at 10.30am for the TRANSFER to the Applicant of the Special Restaurant Licence attached to the premises at Ballinlough, Ballinlough, Roscommon in the court area and district aforesaid.
ROSCOMMONCOUNCILCOUNTY We, Kieran and Sinead Neilan, intend to apply for Retention Permission and Permission for the following; Retention Permission is sought to retain and complete elevational changes including additional roof lights and the introduction of a first floor from that previously granted under planning reference no. PD/17/460. Permission is sought for the installation of a sewerage treatment unit and percolation area along with connections to all site services and all other associated site works at Killoy Townland, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
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Name of applicant: Hubert Maxwell Ref. Number of Application:the PD/21/717 Development at: Drummin, Peak, Tullaghan and activities.yearaextractionlimestoneextractionforTheTownlands,GortnagoyneBellanagare,Co.Roscommon.developmentappliedconsistedof:Theandprocessingofaggregate(quarryareaof4.3Ha.),todepthof83mOD,fora10periodandallancillary
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We, Lisa and Patrick Hanley, intend to apply for Permission For Retention of (1) Single storey extension to side of dwelling, (2) septic tank and percolation area at this site; Roscommon,RacecourseCarrownabrickna,Road,F42AT86.
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ROSCOMMONCOUNCILCOUNTY I, Carina Brady am applying to the above authority for the following: Retention and Completion of partially constructed dormer dwelling house. Permission for a domestic garage. Changes to the house design including entrance to site of previous planning permission granted (Ref. no. PD 07/1103) and a proprietary treatment unit with associated services at Cuilliaghbeg. Ballinasloe. Co. Roscommon. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.
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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 a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.
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2) Permission to retain use of Prefab building class room previously granted under PD/17/150 for an additional five years . 3) Permission to retain prefab office building as constructed on site. 4) Permission to retain as constructed storage shed. At Cloonslanor Townland, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee, €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
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Significant Further Information has been furnished to the planning authority in respect of this proposed development and is available for inspection or purchase 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 Further Information may be made in writing to the planning authority not later than five weeks after the receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice by the planning authority. A submission or observation must be accompanied by the prescribed fee of €20, except in the case of a person or body who has already made a submission or observation.
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I, Caroline Nally, am applying to Roscommon County Council for permission to retain as constructed extension to existing dwelling house along with carport store and all ancillary site works, at Cloontrask, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon F45 A278 The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee, €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
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FALLON Pat and Kathleen Kilcash, Rahara. In loving memory of our dear parents, whose anniversaries occur at this time Today recalls the memories of two loved ones gone to rest, and those who think of them today are those who loved them best. The flowers we lay upon their grave may wither and decay but the love for them who lie beneath will never fade away. Lovingly remembered and always missed by your family.
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On the First Anniversary of our beloved Mum, her husband John, sons John and Dean, daughters Jacinta and Aoife, brother Marty, partners and grandchildren would like to thank most sincerely all those who supported us through this sad time. Our heartfelt thank you to the many medical professionals who cared for Mary. Thank you to all the wonderful staff at the Wellstone Dialysis Clinic, Galway for the fantastic care and the way they looked after our Mother over the years, it will never be forgotten, also to Unit 7 Dialysis, Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway and the Ambulance
COSTELLOPatrick 16 Circular Road, Roscommon. Who died 31st August 2001 (21st Anniversary) In loving memory of my dear dad Patrick The world changes from year to year, our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you shall never pass away. Loved and remembered by your daughter Martina, Jimmy, Jude and Sinéad.
To everyone who lined the route on the streets of Creggs for our Mum’s final journey home, to her beautiful village, it was a tribute that will never be Weforgotten.thankeveryone who attended Mum’s funeral and burial and to all who travelled long distances at a difficult time due to Covid 19. Our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all who sent Mass Cards, text messages, telephone calls, flowers and all who posted condolences online on RIP.ie.
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NOVENA TO ST. JUDE O Holy St. Jude! Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kins man of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor for all who in voke your special patronage in time of need: to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent peti tion. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. (Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Mary’s & 3 Gloria’s.) Publication must be promised. This Novena has never been known to fail. I have had my request granted. Publication prom ised.UNFAILINGM.C.
42 Roscommon People Friday 02 September 2022 Classifieds To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES Scrine, Athleague, Co. Roscommon BRIANMEMORIALSMURRAY • Superior Quality Headstones • Restoration work carried out • New Inscriptions added CONTACT HAZEL 087 6758874 www.brianmuraystone.com E: brianmurraystone@gmail.com To have your advert seen by over 80,000 people every week advertise with us!
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF DELANEYLiam Creemully, Castlecoote Co. Roscommon. Who passed away on the 11th September 2010 (12th Anniversary) Although you sleep in Heaven now, you’re not that far away. My heart is full of memories, and you’re with us everyday. You lived your life with meaning, and with a smile upon your face. A World that was full of happiness, is now an empty place. People say that only time, will heal a broken heart, but just like you and us, it has been torn apart. I know that you are at peace now, and in a place where you are free. Meet us at the pearly gates, when Heaven calls for us. Always fondly remembered by your family. Anniversary Mass in Fuerty Church on Sunday, 4th September at 11.30am.
Mary’s First Anniversary Mass will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Kilbegnet on Sunday, 4th of September at 11.30am.SMALL (nee Kiernan) Creggs,MaryCo.Galway Who passed away on the 30th August 2021 (1st Anniversary) alternatively call 090 66 34633
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Time may close the book of grief, like the smile that hides the tears. But memories turn back every leaf despite the passing years. His life is a beautiful memory. His absence a silent grief. Treasured memories always, Mam, Assumpta, Liz, Siobhan, David, Elma, Megan, Mikayla, Zoe and Harry. x Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Tuesday, September 6th at 8am.
NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY Oh Holy St. Anthony, gen tlest of saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may re quire a miracle, even so, you are the ‘Saint of Miracles’. O gentle and loving St. An thony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Je sus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the grati tude of my heart will ever be yours. Publication promised for a great favour received. M.C.
KELLYNellie Feevaghmore, Dysart, Co. Roscommon (15th Anniversary) Who passed away on 8th September 2007 No birthday card to send you, for there is no address, only a beautiful garden where you have gone to rest. A day that’s filled with sadness, returns to us today, to mark the day you closed your eyes and quietly passed away. Nothing can dim the face we loved, or the memory of your smile, the countless things you did for us, to make our lives worthwhile. Our hearts still ache with sadness, our secret tears still flow, for what it meant to lose you no one will ever know. Loved and remembered always. Anniversary Mass in Dysart Church on Friday, 2nd September at 7.30pm.
Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Je sus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will be come your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and fa vour will be granted. C.T.C.
ToService.Mary’s G.P., Dr. Martin Daly and all his colleagues for the care they provided to our Mother over the years, a heartfelt thank you. Thanks to Mum’s transport services, Paddy Purcell and Sean and Ann Keegan. Thanks to David Moran Funeral Undertaker for his support and guidance and for the dignified and professional way he carried out the funeral Thankarrangements.youtoall the gravediggers who prepared Mum’s final resting place with such care and Aattention.heartfelt thanks to Fr. Donal Morris for celebrating Mary’s life with a beautiful and comforting Funeral ThankMass. you to our local Garda, Brian Neilan for all his Tosupport.ourwonderful neighbours, family and friends who supported us at a very difficult time, we thank you most sincerely.
GERAGHTYMichael (Mickey) Mount Mary, Ballygar, Co. Galway (11th Anniversary – 1st September) Tired and weary you battled on until at last your strength was gone. Softly within the shadows there came a gentle call, with courage, strength and dignity, you quietly left us all. And God knew what was best, He granted you eternal rest. So rest in peace and thanks for all you’ve done. We pray that God has given you the crown you have truly won. Always remembered by Mary, Kelly Ann, Philip, Val, Danny, Emily, Ollie and Robbie. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Friday, 2nd September at 7.30pm.
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FLANAGANBrendan Cornashinagh, Fourmilehouse (9th Anniversary) It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you Home. Those we love must someday pass beyond our present sight, must leave us and the world we know without their radiant light. But we know that like a candle their lovely light will surely shine to brighten up another place, more perfect, more divine. And in the realm of Heaven where they shine so warm and bright, our loved ones live forever in God’s Eternal Light. Forever missed and loved by his wife Mary, sons John and Martin, daughters Jacqueline, Tracy, Elaine, Leonie and Ashling, sons-inlaw Ian and Oisin, brother Patsy, sisters Ita, Madeline, Anne and Jean and extended family and friends. Anniversary Mass will be held in Four Mile House Church on Friday, 2nd September at 8pm.
GACQUINEllen (Nellie) Kilderney, Curraghboy
In loving memory of Ellen (Nellie) Gacquin, Kilderney, Curraghboy whose 6th anniversary occurs on 5th September 2022. We’re missing you a little more each time we hear your name. We’ve cried so many tears yet our hearts are broken just the same. We miss our togethertimes things in common we could share, but nothing fills the ofpreciousnonowemptinessyou’relongerthere.We’vesomanymemoriestolastourwholelifethrough,eachoneofthemremindershowmuchwe’remissingyou
BEATTIEFrank Ballagh, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon (3rd Anniversary)
In loving memory of my dear husband, father and grandfather, Frank, who passed away on 12th August, 2019, (Age 83). R.I.P. Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us stillUnseen,everyday,unheard,butalwaysnear,loved,stillmissed,stillverydear.
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BROPHYFidelma Ardeevin, Castleplunkett, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (3rd Anniversary) Who passed away on 6th September 2019 R.I.P. I hide my tears when I say your name, but the pain in my heart is still the same. Although I smile and seem carefree there’s no one who misses you more than me. Lovingly remembered by her husband Tony. Anniversary Mass will be held in Kilmurray Church on Sunday, 4th September at 10am. THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my ne cessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived with out sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. M.C. IN LOVING MEMORY OF MURPHYGerry Ros-Ria, The Walk, Roscommon Who passed away on September 2nd 2013 (9th Anniversary) R.I.P. Although your smile is gone forever, and your hand we cannot touch. Still we have so many memories, of the one we loved so much. Your memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part, God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts. Loved and missed by all the family and many friends. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 3rd September 11am.
Cadbury have unveiled a brand-new initiative called ‘The Game is On’, which aims to help support Irish women’s grassroots football, with the help of Arsenal leg end Ian Wright and for mer Republic of Ireland Women’s national team captain Emma Byrne. As the grassroots season gets underway, Cadbury have teamed up with ten clubs nationwide, includ ing Ballaghaderreen FC, to help promote clubs on a local level with the crea tion of uniquely designed posters. An additional poster has also been cre ated for the Republic of Ireland Women’s team in advance of the Ireland v Finland game featur ing Courtney Brosnan, Niamh Fahey and Megan Connolly.Cadbury created the ‘The Game is On’ initia tive to ensure grassroots women’s teams get the visibility they deserve, with the aim of driv ing more interest in their clubs – whether that be more members, more sup porters watching matches or recruiting volunteers, all essential elements to ensure that the grassroots women’s game continues to develop. Cadbury hope that these posters spur all those considering getting involved in their local club.Speaking about Balla ghaderreen FC’s involve ment, Seamus O’Grady (Secretary of Ballaghad erreen FC) said: “We were delighted to have been se lected to take part in ‘The Game is On’ initiative. The players involved in our unique poster loved seeing themselves and the game illustrated in this way. We can’t wait to see the campaign come to life and drive further visibility for our club”. To ‘Become a Sup porter and a Half’ and help grassroots women’s football you can pop instore nationwide until Oc tober 16th, and purchase a Cadbury product. For more information on the money-can’t-buy prizes for your club, go to ensfootball.cadbury.ie.wom Pictured are Ballaghaderreen FC members Philomena Kilroy, Chloe Kilroy, Ava Hanley, Patsy Bouhouch, and Brid Moran.
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From your wife Mary, sons Cathal, Fergal, Padraig, daughter Sinéad and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass for Frank on Sunday, 4th September at 10am in Rahara Church.
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Deeply loved, sadly missed and always remembered by her son William, daughter Maureen, daughters-inlaw Carmel and Rosaleen, grandchildren Colm, Suzanna and Raymond. Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Brigid’s Church, Curraghboy on Sunday, 4th September at 10am.
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INDO ConcannonssuccessMastersfor Ballinaheglish darters David and Thomas Concan non enjoyed national success last weekend at the INDO (Irish National Darts Organisation) Masters inDavidEnnis.won the singles competition for the second time, beating Mike Flynn 4-3 in the decider. He then teamed up with his cousin Thomas, who reached the singles quarter-finals, as they were crowned doubles champions, defeating J. Boyce and A. Devine 6-5 in the final.
Group C County champions Pádraig Pearses are not 100 per cent certain to qualify for the knock-out stages, al though it would take a very unlikely set of results to knock them out after their big win against Tulsk in round one. However, they will be determined to get back on the winning trail after their capitulation against St. Brigid’s in round two. After playing well against St. Brigid’s in the opening round, Strokes town had to battle all the way against Tulsk in the last round to get a draw. There won’t be much in this one which is in Strokestown at 4 pm. Pearses should be good enough to edge it by a few points In the other game in Tulsk, the home side face a St. Brigid’s team who are already through after play ing some great football in their opening two rounds. Despite not having anything to play for, it would be a surprise if Brigid’s don’t win this. Callington Ltd IFC (Round 3)
Sports Results RosGal Loss Assessors Ltd JBFC (Group A) St. Aidan’s 3-5 St. Michael’s 0-10 RosGal Loss Assessors Ltd JBFC (Group B) Tulsk Lord Edwards 1-14 St. Brigid’s 3-8 Elphin 3-9 Kilmore 1-8 RosGal Loss Assessors Ltd JBFC (Group C) Shannon Gaels 5-7 Michael Glavey’s 0-16 Éire Óg W/O Kilglass Gaels RosGal Loss Assessors Ltd JBFC (Group D) Oran 4-13 Fuerty 1-4 Clann na nGael W/O Kilbride Fixtures
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Knockout places up for grabs in Championships < SEAMUS DUKE Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Round 3) Group A All games in the Senior Football Championship take place on Saturday, and in Group A almost every issue is settled. Oran are through as group winners and are the ‘seeded’ team after two wins, and they face Elphin at Dr. Hyde Park at 4 pm. Elphin know that they will be in the relegation battle after two losses so this is a ‘dead rubber’. In the other game, the only issue between Michael Glavey’s and Roscommon Gaels is who will fin ish second and third. The winners of this clash will avoid having to play-off for a quarter-final place. Roscommon Gaels have players returning from injury and from abroad too so they get the vote to come through.
Friday, September 2nd Junior ‘A’ Football Championship (Group C) (7.45 pm) At Strokestown: St. Ronan’s v St. Dominic’s At Kilbride: St. Barry’s v Western Gaels-Frenchpark Junior ‘A’ Football Championship (Group A) (6.45 pm) At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Michael’s At Davonna Park: Ballinameen v Strokestown Saturday, September 3rd Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Group A) (4 pm) At Creggs: Michael Glavey’s v Roscommon Gaels At Dr. Hyde Park: Oran v Elphin Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Group B) (6 pm) At Strokestown: Western Gaels v St. Faithleach’s Dr. Hyde Park: Clann na nGael v Boyle Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Group C) (4 pm) At Strokestown: Strokestown v Pádraig Pearses At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v St. Brigid’s Sunday, September 4th Callington Ltd IFC (Group A) (4 pm) At Dr. Hyde Park: Fuerty v Creggs At Strokestown: St. Croan’s v Kilmore Callington Ltd IFC (Group B) (4 pm) At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v St. Aidan’s At Croghan: Shannon Gaels v St. Brigid’s Callington Ltd IFC (Group C) (3 pm) At Dr. Hyde Park: Clann na nGael v Kilbride At Ballinlough: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Éire Óg Junior ‘A’ Football Championship (Group B) At Woodmount: Pádraig Pearses v Roscommon Gaels. 12 pm At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v St. Joseph’s. 1.30 pm
Group C ‘Game of the Weekend’ in the Intermediate champi onship is in this group as Clann na nGael and Kil bride clash in Dr. Hyde Park at 3 pm. Both sides have lost twice and don’t want to be involved in the relegation play-offs. It is very hard to pick a winner here. Clann will be favourites to prevail but Kilbride could spring a surprise.Castlerea and Éire Óg are both through and this match will be for pride only. Castlerea have been putting up good scores and they should continue their unbeaten run.
Group A All the games in the IFC are on Sunday, and the clash of Fuerty and Creggs promises to be a crack ing match. Both sides are through already, but there are local bragging rights up for grabs. Creggs might just edge it, but it will depend on the strength of the teams that the clubs can field on the day. It looks like Kilmore are heading for the relega tion battle, but they have one last chance against St. Croan’s, who need a win to guarantee their place in the play-offs. One thing is for certain, Kilmore will not go down without a fight, but Croan’s have to be the favourites. Group B St. Dominic’s are through as group winners af ter two wins and they also have players like Keith Doyle, Daire Keenan and Jack Lohan returning. They face St. Aidan’s in Knockcroghery (4 pm) and they should be good enough to make it three wins on the Shannontrot.Gaels have to win to hope to stay in con tention but St. Brigid’s have been playing well and they will fancy their chances of a win and a play-off place, and they should achieve that too.
David Concannon (left) and Thomas Concannon (right) after winning the INDO Masters doubles tournament in Ennis recently. Pic: INDO Facebook page Buccs on top! A young Creggs team fell to a 26-5 defeat to local rivals Buccaneers in the Cawley Cup on Saturday last in Creggs. Pictured is Tommy Curley tackling James Kelly. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
Group B This group has the ‘Game of the Weekend’ in the SFC this weekend between St. Faithleach’s and Western Gaels at Strokestown at 6 pm. This is a real ‘do or die’ clash as the winners will go through to the play-offs while the losers will enter the relegation dog-fight. Faithleach’s will go into the match in the knowledge that they were very unlucky not to have got at least a draw against Boyle in the last round. They were also unlucky against Clann in round one when two defensive lapses cost them dearly. They will be hoping for better luck this time around. Western Gaels were involved in last years’s relega tion final against St. Croan’s and they won’t want a repeat of that situation. This should be a close battle but Faithleach’s are fancied to win narrowly. In the other match, Clann na nGael and Boyle have a ‘free hit’ as both have won two games and the only issue is who will end up as the top dogs in the group. Boyle are probably a better bet at this stage of the championship.
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The Girls’ U-16 team recorded a good win at home to Glen Celtic. Hannah Kerr, Paige Caslin, Rafaella Silva and Holly King hit the net. The Boys’ U-16 team had their striker Tommy Naughton back for the trip to Ballinasloe Town and he came up with two goals but the third scored by captain and centre back Mike Gil looly will live long in the memory as he struck a thirty yard free kick to the net. It was a good team performance and, having lost the previous two games, it might be enough to get them into a Theplay-off.Boys’ U-14 teams concluded their league schedule on Monday evening last. Town I and Town III were away to the two Dunmore teams while Town II were at home to Ballinagare. Town I recorded a comfortable win with Cian Kiernan (2), Sam Hannon (2), Tom Sexton, and Cian Hayes scoring. Town II lost out to a strong Ballinagare side in Lisnamult. Aaron Miley scored from the penalty spot. Town III had a fine win against Dunmore II. Eoin Naughten, Daniel Hamrock, Andrej Anic, Conor Keaveney and Dara Kelleher scored in a 5-2 win. At U-12 level, the boys’ teams were on the road and lost out to Dunmore Town and CP Ajax. Town II scored three in a high scoring contest but CP took the points. While it was a quiet week for the U-11 teams, the Boys and Girls U-9 sides - CL and EL - played numerous games in Lisna mult, Castlerea and Ballaghaderreen on Sunday evening last. A real Super Sunday. Thanks to the coaches for their guidance and the parents for their supportive presence.
Best wishes… We wish all of our players well as they begin a new school year, particularly those starting sec ondary school and students entering exam years. Just like you do on the pitch, work hard and you will be rewarded. And be kind to yourself and to others. It costs nothing to be nice. Best wishes also to our players who are injured at present. Be patient and you will be back on the pitch soon.
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Creggs fell to a 26-5 defeat to local rivals Buccaneers in the Cawley Cup last weekend. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
The first round of the Girls’ U-18 Interpro series took place in Galway last Saturday as Connacht entertained Munster. Creggs RFC had five players on the panel, a great achievement for the club. Roisin Ma her, Gemima Adams Verling, and Sarah Pur cell all played while Nadine Fitzmaurice and Merisa Kiripati were among the reserves. The match itself was a high scoring affair with Connacht falling behind within minutes of the kickoff only to recover to lead 22-12 atThehalf-time.paceslowed in the second half as Con nacht maintained control of the game to fin ish winners on a 39-17 scoreline.
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The Roscommon U-15 hurlers who lost out to Sligo in the Peter O’Keeffe Shield Final last Saturday in Scarden.
This coming Saturday at noon, St. Coman’s will host the 60x30 Senior and Minor All-Ireland finals, both male and female. This is traditionally a huge occasion in Irish handball, so it is a big honour for the club to take on the last major All-Irelands to be held outside of Croke Park, which will host all finals in the new state-ofthe-art handball complex from next year. A late added bonus for Roscommon supporters is Siobhan Treacy’s Ladies Junior ‘B’ final against Wexford’s Cliodhna O’Connell which has now been added to the program at 10 am. St. Coman’s’ Carragh Kennedy will also be contesting the Ladies’ Minor final against Clare’s Leah Minogue in the second game on the programme. The other contests are as follows: Robbie McCarthy (Westmeath) v Gary McConnell (Meath) in the Men’s Senior, Catriona Casey (Cork) v Martina McMahon (Limerick) in the Ladies’ Senior, and Cormac Finn (Sligo) v Kyle Jordan (Kilkenny) in the Boys’ Minor. As one would expect at this stage all matches are expected to be very closely contested and an outstanding day’s handball looks to be in store. Tickets might still be available by contacting the Head Office in Croke Park at 01-8192385.Sundaysees two other Roscommon stalwarts also play in All-Ireland finals. St. Coman’s’ Glen Walshe will take on Tipperary’s Paddy Delaney in Crinkle, Co. Offaly in the Masters ‘B’ final, while in Abbeylara, Co. Longford, Lisacul’s Denis Creaton faces a tough one in Offaly’s David Hope in the Masters ‘A’ final. St. Coman’s’ Fiona Tully and Carragh Kennedy went down fighting in their 60x30 Ladies Senior Doubles quarter-final against Limerick’s Martina McMahon and Aisling Shanahan. Martina is the reigning big alley singles champion and one of the two outstanding players in the Ladies’ game, so an easy victory was expected against a very new, downchancesRoscommonaTheentiretheandreallysecondgamewonpairgame,partnership.untestedHowever,inthefirsttheRoscommonplayedsuperblyandaveryentertaining21-18.Inthethough,Martinauppedtheantecompletelytookoverplay,dominatingthesettowinit21-2.tie-breakerto11wasverytightaffairandhadtheirbeforegoing11-5. one point the visitors had clawed their way back to within three points. The Rossies once again failed to take advantage of their good play, however, and Sligo struck for a fourth goal with time running out to all but seal the victory. Goals win games and that was cer tainly true at Scarden on Sat urday as the Yeats County ran out 4-10 to 0-17 winners despite Roscommon hurling right up to the final whistle. This Roscommon team has been training since April and had 37 players togged out on Saturday. The players for whom this is their last year at U-15 will now progress to the U-17 Celtic Challenge team.Coiste Iomána would like to thank manager Seán Mul ry for all his efforts during the year as well as selectors Wesley Beckett, Proinsias Killion and Kieran Farrell. Coiste Iomana would also like to thank Games Man ager Willie Hegarty and Ro scommon County Board for the gear which the players received.
FAI Coach Education… A number of coaching courses are being run in Roscommon over the coming months. For those thinking about joining our club as a coach or for our coaches who may want to refresh their skills, these courses would be beneficial. There is also a free course for female coaches coming up. Email adrian.carberry@fai.ie or https://www.fai.ie/domestic/coach-education.
Boys’ U-17 Interpros Last Wednesday, Creggs RFC was the venue for the Boys’ U-17 Interpro challenge be tween Connacht and Munster with over 200 supporters in attendance. The low-scoring encounter was played on the 4G pitch and saw Munster lead by 7-0 at half-time before Connacht turned things around in the second half to run out 12-7 winners.
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switched goalkeeper Ciarán Mulry to full forward midway through the second half in the hope of rescuing the game. The teams continued to exchange scores and at Hurling U-15s suffer Shield final defeat
A young Creggs first team went down to a 26-5 defeat to local rivals Buccaneers in the Cawley Cup on Saturday last in Creggs. The hosts were behind early on and trailed 16-0 at half-time to an impressive Buccs side and while changes were made, Creggs just couldn’t get to the pace of the visitors in the second half. One of the positives to come out of the game was seeing the three Purcell brothers, Shane, Mark and Ciaran togging out for the first team. Shane and Mark have played with the Firsts and Connacht Junior teams while it was Ciaran’s first time to step up to this level.
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Roscommon’s U-15 hurl ers suffered defeat to Sligo in the final of the Peter O’Keeffe Shield on Satur day last at the Sligo Centre of Excellence in Scarden. Trailing by 2-7 to 0-9 at the half-time break, Roscom mon started the second half strongly and enjoyed plenty of possession. However, they failed to make their dominance pay and Sligo struck for a third goal fol lowing a Roscommonscramble.
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Training commences U-17 and U-18.5 training commences next Thursday, September 8th in Creggs RFC at 7 pm. New members are welcome to attend. Just make yourself known to coaches.
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Horses for Courses by Tom Red Racing this weekend starts this afternoon in Powerstown Park in Clonmel, with a flat card starting at 4.20 pm. There is flat racing tomorrow in Down Royal at 4.05 pm featuring the Ulster Cesarewitch Handicap and national hunt racing at Kilbeggan in Co. Westmeath first race off at 4.30 pm. Saturday racing on the level is at the Prouds town Park outside Navan and features the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Premier Nursery Handicap away at 1.55 pm. There is also a national hunt card in Wexford starting at 2.10 pm. No racing in Ireland on Sunday and racing returns to the west on Monday and Tuesday with a jumping card on Monday at 4.40 pm and a flat card on Tuesday at Ballybrit in Galway. There is cross channel racing on ITV today from Windsor, with ITV4 showing all seven races on the all-weather, all are racing league handicap races. On Saturday, nine races will be covered by ITV and Virgin Media 1, five from Haydock, two from both Kempton and Ascot.
The William Haggas trained Baaeed will not travel for the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopards town and will be aimed for either the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in Paris, for which he will have to be supplemented, or Champion Stakes at Ascot.
The Joseph O’Brien trained 4-Y-O State Of Rest has been retired following a scam. The mul tiple Group One winner landed the Grade One Saratoga Derby last August and the Cox Plate in Australia. He made a successful start to his 2022 European campaign by winning the Prix Ganay in France and won a fourth Group 1 making all to win the Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot. There was carnage at the first hurdle in the A J C Group Maiden Hurdle at Downpatrick on Monday where over half the field departed at the first with the fall of Mac’s Express bringing down seven other horses. The race was won by Colm Murphy’s King Kai. Competition Time The gremlins got caught up in the competition for Friday night’s tickets for Kilbeggan and all en tries will be included in competition for Roscom mon on the 26th September. Tickets for Roscommon on Monday, Septem ber 26th are up for grabs this week and we want to know what is the name of Roscommon Race course? Answers as usual please on a post card to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon or by e-mail to tomred17@gmail.com by 5 pm, by Wednesday, September 21st and as always do not forget to include your name, address, and a contact phone number with all competition en tries. As usual all tickets will have to be collected in the office in Abbey Street.
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Darts Hollywood Bar Superleague cup winner Mick Egan pictured with runner-up Sean Fleming. Mick Egan was certainly up for the cup as The Hollywood Bar Superleague concluded last weekend with Ken Turkington taking home the shield. Egan started the knockout section with a 4-1 quarter-final win over Wayne Harries before running out 5-0 winner of Paul Car ton in the semi-finals. On the other side of the draw, Sean Flem ing beat Martin Fleming 4-1 in the quarterfinals before winning a 5-3 thriller against Thomas Concannon in the semi-finals. Fleming started much the brighter in the best of eleven decider, taking an early lead. Egan responded well under pressure, how ever, and stormed back to a 3-1 lead thanks a superb 15-dart leg in the fourth. Not to be outdone, Fleming fought back to level matters at 3-3 but Egan wasn’t to be denied and he claimed the final three legs to ensure an impressive 6-3 victory to win the cup.
On Monday last at Lenebane, there were riding doubles completed by Gary Carroll and Ben Coen and a training double for Gavin Cromwell who sup plied Carroll with both his two winners. Racing opened with victory for Aidan O’Brien and Wayne Lordan with Greenland at 8/13 favourite in the Irish EBF Median Sires Series for 2-Y-Os.
Meanwhile, Mary Jo Farrell won the ’97 Club competition on Thurs day last with 31 points while Sandra Feary took the 9-hole competition on Saturday with 25. Boyle The leading contender for Boyle’s Golfer of the Year is Pat Conroy with 88 points, and he leads Jim Callery by 10. The final Ladies’ Wednesday Scramble of the summer was won by Marie Wynne, Pauline Feely and Pamela Nutley. The final Friday Scramble was won by Olive Filan, Carmel Beirne, Gabriel Lavin, and AdrianResultsKing.ofthe Men’s Thursday com petition: 1st: Gerry Nerney with 28 points; 2nd: Padraic O’Connell 27; 3rd: Owen Garvin 27. The Men’s Thursday competition continues this week and sponsors are still being sought for the remaining weeks. This Sunday (4th), there will also be an 18-hole Stableford for the Men.
Roscommon Congratulations to Liam Bagnell (45 points) and Ann Gately (43) who won the Senior Men’s and La dies’ Open Weekend competitions respectively. Luke Golden (45) won the Men’s competition last Friday while Aileen McConn won the La dies’ competition (42) on Tuesday. Pat Pierce won the Ladies’ 9-hole competition on Tuesday last while Francis Noone won the Men’s com petition on Sunday (42 points). A special word of thanks to every one who supported our fundraising Scramble last Saturday. These funds will go towards supporting our three teams who have qualified for the AIG All-Ireland finals. Ladies’ win ners: Therese Ray, Sarah Burke and Yvonne Creighton (37.7 nett); Men’s winners: Michael O’Connor, Jamie O’Connor and Nathan O’Connor (34.17 nett); Mixed winners: Jacqui McCormack, Bob McCormack and Clement McCormack (33.8 nett); Longest Ladies’ Drive: Paula Quinn; Longest Men’s Drive: David Farrell; Nearest the Pin: Kenneth Duggan. The Open Scratch Cups for Men take place this weekend (Saturday and Sunday). The handicap ranges are as follows: Senior: 0 - 3.5; Junior: 3.6 – 9.5; Intermediate: 9.6 – 16.5; Minor 16.6 or higher. All competi tions can be played on either Sat urday or Sunday. Please book your time on BRS system. Excitement is building as the Men’s Barton Shield and Ladies’ Senior Cup teams prepare to head to Tramore to compete in the AIG All-Ireland finals (Thursday, September 1st to Sun day, September 4th). The Men take on Castleknock in the quarter-finals today (Thursday) while the Ladies take on Laytown and Bettystown to morrow (Friday). Best of luck to all involved.
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Racing News
Kilbeggan Preview Kilbeggan brings its 2022 seaon to a close on Friday starting with the 12-runner Sean Hughes Memorial Maiden Hurdle over 2m. Racing con tinues with a seven-runner handicap hurdle, also over 2m, a leg of the Adare Manor Opportunity Series sponsored by J P McManus for claiming riders. The third is the Pat Doyle Memorial Maiden Hurdle over 2m 3f has 16 runners and three re serves. Next up is the Celebrating The Life Of Sean Daly Memorial Handicap Hurdle over 3½m also with 16 runners and three reserves and bring ing hurdle racing to a finish. The 2m 3f 11 runner Mullingar Beginners Chase is the first of two over the major obstacles and the penultimate is the Kilsaran Handicap chase with 14 runners and two reserves also over 2m 3f. Bringing the meeting and the Kilbeggan season for 2022 to a close is the KilbegganRaces.com bumper for amateur and claiming professionals with 16 run ners and one reserve.
Athlone Philip O’Farrell won the recent Plumbers competition with 31 points while Barney Kenna topped the AWGS leaderboard with 35. The Women’s 18-hole competition was won by Sylvia McInerney with 48 points and the 9-hole competition went to Helen King with 25.
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The Fuerty Handicap was won by Mullacash Buzz trained by Thomas Dowling in Co Wicklow and ridden by Jack Cleary at 9/2. The Roscommon Racecourse.ie Handicap also went to the market leader with Earls, who won here two weeks ago, just pipping Dragon Of Malta, to give Cromwell and Carroll the first leg of their dou ble at 9/4. The Sigmar Recruitment Consultants Ltd Maiden was won by the Johnny Murtagh trained Free To Party at 9/4f giving Coen the first leg of his double. The Lecarrow Race went to the Jim Bolger trained Dancila ridden by his son-in-law Kevin Manning. Disco Boots completed the double for Coen when winning the Oran Handicap for trainer Perter Fahey at 15/2. The closing Roscommon Racecourse Handi cap completed Cromwell and Carroll’s double as Theonewedreamof won at 7/2. Roscommon race again at Lenebane on 26th September with its fi nal meeting of 2022.
Egan wins cup thriller
A meeting of Roscommon Darts will take place in Hannon’s Hotel at 9 pm on Wednes day, September 7th. This meeting will be for people to put forward ideas on darts in Roscommon. There will be no election of committee or roles on the night. Some of the issues to be discussed on the night will be: Roscommon Darts League 2022/23, Ro scommon County Team 2022/23, Roscom mon Youths Darts 2022/23, West Coast Challenge 2023/24 (Roscommon to host), fundraising, and any other issues people may have. As the meeting will be purely for discus sion and ideas we would ask as many peo ple as possible to attend. The more ideas from as many people as possible, the bet ter. Please try to have at least one member from each league team present as what is discussed on the night will have a big bear ing on what’s done over the next year. As always, new teams and members more than welcome. Contact David on 086-0823180 for more details.
Roscommon Review
Short putts
Congratulations to Vice-Captain Brendan Boyle who was the over all winner of Owen Gibney’s Cap tain’s Prize following a wonderful weekend of golf. Darragh Booyle was runner-up, gross went to Dylan Beirne and third place went to Gerry Hartigan. Other results: First 9: Tom mie Ahern; Second 9: Mark McDer mott; Third 9: John McDermott; Top qualifier: Damien Cosgrave; Senior winner: Dermot Monaghan; Past Captain: John Coffey; Junior win ner: Charlie Boyle; Ladies winner: Marian Dolan; 2nd: Phil McWeeney; Gross: Siobhan Talbot; 3rd: Geral dine Conlon; Scramble: Lisa Casey, Molly Daly, Nova Fariss. A huge congratulations to Junior winner Charlie Boyle who had a hole in one on the last 9. Recent Senior results: August 18th: Winner Paddy Dillon 42 points; Category 1 Paddy Duffy 40 points; Category 2 Martin Talbot 40 points; Category 3 Seamus Sheeran 38 points; Front 9 Mick Gallagher 21 points; Back 9 Seamus Mulhern 22 points. Augsut 25th: Owen Gibney’s prize to the Seniors: Winner Dermot Monaghan 44 points; Category 1 Michael Delorey 41 points; Category 2 Mick Foley 43 points; Category 3 John Burke KV 43 points; Front 9 Deasun Lyons 23 points; Back 9 Gerry Fitzgerald 23 points.
Man of the Match: Ben McGahon (Athleague) Kepak Roscommon SHC quarter-final Oran 0-19 St Dominic’s 0-12
SEAMUS DUKE A last-quarter fade-out from St Dominic’s ensured that Oran went through to the county senior hurling championship semi-finals where they will face Padraig Pearses. Ciaran Farrell’s men were the deserved winners of this quar ter-final, played in Athleague on Sunday, but it was a poor qual ity affair with both sides making numerous mistakes throughout. Some questionable refereeing from Vincent Burke did not help. Although Oran looked the better side for most of the pro ceedings, there was never much between the teams until the final 15 minutes, at which point Oran took over. In the opening half both freetakers were prominent. Paddy Fallon for Oran and Naos Con naughton for Dominic’s scored four frees apiece and by halftime Oran led by just a point, 0-8 to 0-7. Fallon’s accurate free-taking kept Oran’s noses in front while Eamon Kenny was also promi nent for the winners, scoring four fine points from play. By the 46th minute Oran led by two points (0-13 to 0-11) but the St Dominic’s challenge faltered after that. Over the remainder of the game Oran outscored their opponents by 0-6 to 0-1, with Fallon accounting for four of those points. It was a deserved victory for the men of Oran, but there was nothing on display here to sug gest that the Padraig Pearses’ management will be losing a lot of sleep in the build-up to the semi-final between the clubs. There was an injury blow for Oran hurlers (and for their foot ball team) as Gearoid Keenan had to go off with a serious looking shoulder injury with just a couple of minutes to go. Oran: Jerry Fallon; Michael T McCormack, Jack Gunning, Shane Keane; Michael Hussey (0-1), Eoghan Grady, Denis O’Regan; Hugh Rooney (0-1), Declan Leonard; Adam Phelan (0-1), Eamon Kenny (0-4), Thomas Fallon; Paddy Fal lon (0-10, all frees), Gearoid Keenan (0-1), Cathal Kenny (0-1). Subs: Brian Diffley for Hussey (30), Padraig Crehan for T Fal lon (56), Oisin Keenan for G Keenan (58). St Dominic’s: Conor Grimes; Fergal Hoare, Ciaran Hunt, Ethan Connaughton; Anthony Beades (0-1), Jason Martin, De clan Dowling; Padraig Halpin (0-1), Micheal Byrne (0-1); Ro nan Kilcline (0-1), Naos Con naughton (0-5, all frees), Noel Watson; Cian Martin, Conall Kennelly (0-1), Mickey Joe Egan (0-2). Sub: John Murray for Watson (37). Referee: Vincent Burke. Man of the Match: Eamon Kenny (Oran)
Photo: Bernie O’Farrell
Tremane: Kevin Kellehan; Thomas Tiernan, Sean Me lia, John Brennan (0-1); Pauric Brennan, Warren Boyle, Kevin Brennan; Joe Brennan (0-1), Pe ter Kellehan (1-0); Cathal Bren nan, Jack Naughton (1-0), Sean Mahony (0-1); Michael Bren nan, Niall Kilroy (1-4, 1-0 pen, 2 frees, ’65), Noel Gately (0-2). Subs: David Mullen for M Bren nan (45).
Six-goal thriller, but Ben points way for Athleague in derby
Athleague: David Connell; Niall Connolly, Mark Ward, Darragh Mullen; David Delaney, Eoghan Coyle, Aengus Lyons (1-1); Dar ragh Heavey, Ben McGahon (011, 7 frees); Cormac Kelly, Cian Murray, Eoin Ward (1-0); Tadhg Lyons, Gary Fallon (1-0), Ste phen Kilcommins (0-1).
Cathal Kenny…scored a point in Oran’s ultimately comfortable win over St Dominic’s in Athleague last Sunday. Photo: Bernie O’Farrell
There may have been six goals in this hurling quarter-final, but it was arguably Ben McGahon’s eleven points that were decisive. Displaying a more potent array of attacking options, Athleague deservedly saw off Tremane in this county final repeat played in perfect weather conditions last Sunday in Athleague. This was a much better match than the first quarter-final and there was plenty of action (espe cially in the opening half) to keep the fans entertained. There were five goals and some excellent scores on both sides in the open ing 30 minutes alone. Athleague always looked the sharper side, but they shot a lot of bad wides (15 in all) and that kept Tremane in the match. Athleague led by 0-3 to 0-2 when Jack Naughton blasted a great shot past Athleague ‘keeper David Connell for the first goal of the game. But it wasn’t long before Athleague were back on terms when the excellent Eoin Ward set up Aengus Lyons to shoot home. The goals kept on coming too. In the 17th minute Niall Kilroy was fouled in the large square and the same player netted the resultant penalty. Then two min utes later Athleague were level at 2-3 apiece when Eoin Ward converted well after a long ball into the danger area from Ben McGahon. Next, McGahon and Kilroy frees were followed by Athleague’s third goal, very well finished by Gary Fallon. By halftime Athleague led narrowly, by 3-5 to Two2-6.points from placed balls from Niall Kilroy on the resump tion levelled the scores by the 36th minute, but Tremane were not to score again for 24 minutes as Athleague – and Ben McGa hon particularly – took over. The Athleague midfielder was out standing, scoring seven points on the bounce (four frees) to put his side in control at 3-12 to 2-8. Peter Kellehan drilled home a great goal from Tremane in the first minute of injury-time but it was of consolation value only for his side. Niall Connolly, Eoghan Coyle, Eoin Ward and Ben McGahon were the aces in the pack for Ath league on the day, but they will not need me to tell them that they will have to show a vast improve ment (especially up front) if they are to trouble Four Roads in the semi-final. For Tremane, Joe Brennan, Sean Melia and Noel Gately were prominent, but once again they were too reliant on Ni all Kilroy for their scores.
showdownOnwards for Oran!
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Kepak Roscommon SHC quarter-final Athleague 3-13 Tremane 3-9 < SEAMUS DUKE
Subs: David Flaherty for G Fal lon (44), Aaron Lyons for Kil commins (52), Thomas Clayton for Kelly (60), JP Murray for Delaney (62).
Referee: Aaron Clogher.
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Ben McGahon…man of the match for Athleague on Sunday, scoring 0-11 against Tremane.
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