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Relatively unknown a few years ago, Liz Truss has completed a remarkable journey and ear lier this week succeeded Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister Michael Flatley
Antony Brazilian winger Antony signed for Manches ter United (in a £86m deal) last week and then marked his debut by scoring the first goal in the Old Trafford club’s 3-1 win over Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday Serena Williams Tennis legend Serena gave a strong indication that her defeat in the US Open was her last ever professional match, signalling the end of an extraordinary career in which the now 40-yearold won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and wide spread recognition as the greatest female player of all time
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I work for a large company, I don’t want to say where. I was recently injured in an accident at work when equipment fell off a forklift my work colleague was driving. I thought that my work colleague was “messing” and driving too fast. I was injured and I spent a week in hospital. My wife wants me to get legal advice. Please advise me. Every employer is obliged to provide a safe place of work for his employees. Furthermore, employees are expected to take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and of other people in the workplace. However, if an employee, whilst acting in the course of his employment negligently causes an accident which injures another then the employer may be considered vicariously liable for that incident. In such circumstances an employer, or in his insurers, may be liable to compensate the injuredEmployersemployee.must have a Safety Statement in place setting out policies and procedures regarding ac cident prevention. All accidents must be reported to the employer who should in turn investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Witnesses to the incident should also be interviewed. Under the Statute of Limitations, one has two years from the date of accident to bring a compensation claim for personal injuries.
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Hey, did you see that egomaniac on the Late Late Show? YES! He gets on my nerves sometimes… Yeah… All that prancing around, waving his legs and arms…smiling, preening even! Well, he IS a world class dancer… Huh? Michael Flatley? Oh I meant Ryan Tubridy… (They pause as the Editor issues a stern warning to ease up on Late Late Show criticism and give the new series a chance) Anyway… Well, anyway, Michael Flatley was on the Late Late to promote his big movie! Yeah, I know! He’s the star! Yep! And the writer… Yeah! And the director… That’s our Michael, alright! What an all-rounder! Yeah, pity for Michael that he didn’t get to write the reviews too! (They pause to coordinate their near-hourly removal of butterflies from their respective living rooms) What a weekend in the Premier League! Yeah, some great players in action… Nah, I’m not talking about players, I’m talking about all the VAR controversy! Sure! There was lots of drama alright. Manchester United’s new star scored a nice goal… Antony? That’s him! He even managed to get a smile out of Ronaldo! Ah, our old friend Ronaldo… THE G.O.A.T.! That means THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME! Yeah, I know what ‘GOAT’ stands for these days, but I can’t agree! (They pause briefly, before arguing about the merits of Pele, Maradona, Messi, Best, Tony Currie*, Eddie Gray*…) The result is in! Huh? It’s Liz! Liz is off to meet Queen Liz! Oh yeah, well spotted… Liz Truss is the new UK Prime Minister! Eh… woo hoo? Woo WHO is more like it! We hadn’t heard of her until relatively recently! I know… Isn’t she hardline on the Northern Ireland protocol? ‘fraid so… Didn’t Liz ‘go viral’ once when she made a very cheerful speech about British cheese and pork? Yep, that’s her! And apples, and black pudding! Do you think any photographer will be cheeky enough to say ‘Say cheese, Liz’? Love it! So, where does all this leave Boris? Well, he’s toast now. If Boris was a cheese, what type would he be? I dunno, that’s a very silly question! Sorry! Anyways, let’s at least wish Liz well…and hope for the best! Indeed! Hey, I think I know what cheese Boris would compare himself to, if you asked HIM! Well? GOAT cheese… ‘cos when it comes to Prime Ministers, he reckons he’s THE G.O.A.T.!
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< DAN DOONER Make Way Day 2022, which occurs on Friday, September 30th this year, was officially launched in Gleeson’s, Roscommon yester day afternoon (Wednesday) in a bid to raise awareness around the needs of people with disabilities in public spaces. The campaign is led by the Dis ability Federation of Ireland and run in County Roscommon by the Roscommon Access Group which was established by Ro scommon LEADER Partnership. Campaigners have highlighted a ‘Terrible Top Three’ of obstacles which can impede those with disabilities on footpaths and in public areas. Cars parked on foot paths, illegally parked bicycles and bins left on footpaths are just some of the hazards faced by those with disabilities on a daily basis.Addressing yesterday’s launch, Ciaran Mullooly of Ro scommon LEADER Partner ship SICAP, encouraged those present to share photographs and videos on September 30th to highlight some of the obsta cles they face. Mr. Mullooly said the campaign would help to focus minds and raise awareness as to the difficul ties those with disabilities face in public areas. Alice Naughton highlighted the need to keep pavements clear for those with prams and buggies and said some families were forced out onto the road due to careless parking.Addressing the issue of delivery vehicles parking on footpaths, Tommy Beirne said delivery men in Roscommon town were hindered by a lack of loading bays and that on-street parking spaces should be kept for those with dis abilities or mobility issues. Mary Gleeson, meanwhile, told the meeting that parking spaces in the new-look town Square were not clearly marked and this had led to some cars encroaching on footpaths.Cllr.Tony Waldron said that he had raised the issue of loading bays in Roscommon town with the local authority.
Committee members and members of the public pictured during the Make Way Day launch in Roscommon on Wednesday. Make Way Day takes place across the country on September 30th.
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Independent TD Michael Fitz maurice has criticised the Govern ment and the Minister for Educa tion particularly for their handling of the ongoing school transport crisis.Deputy Fitzmaurice said: “The school bus chaos continues, and this Government doesn’t seem to be concerned whatsoever. “On Friday evening last at 4.30pm, Bus Éireann sent out emails to children that were to start school the following Monday and Tuesday saying that there was no ticket available to them. “This is totally chaotic and the Minister for Education (Norma Foley) is not addressing the situ ation, leaving working families, especially, in serious trouble”. Deputy Fitzmaurice said that children were being left “high and dry” in many areas. “It’s a despicable situation after all the promises that were made last summer by Minister Foley and the Government,” he said. “If Minister Foley is not capable of sorting out this mess then the Taoiseach needs to intervene”. The Independent TD added: “Parents are at their wit’s end. There is no point in offering school transport free and then not having the buses available to cater for“Childrenit. are being left on the side of the road with bus tickets being issued and then cancelled”.
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A public meeting on Monday night heard how students in the Ballyforan area have been left with no way of get ting to school due to a lack of capacity on the school bus service. The growing school transport crisis follows July’s announcement by Minis ter for Education Norma Foley that stu dents availing of the School Transport Scheme would not be charged fees for the current academic year. Local public representatives includ ing Independent TDs Denis Naughten and Michael Fitzmaurice and Senator Aisling Dolan met with concerned par ents in Ballyforan on Monday night to discuss how the school transport crisis was affecting local students attending schools in Athlone and Ballygar. Independent councillor Emer Kelly, who chaired Monday night’s meet ing, said: “There are children who are eligible and who are in the catchment area for schools who have not received bus tickets and it’s a major issue. We’ve children now who don’t know how they’re going to get to school. Their parents are working in different areas which aren’t in the catchment areas for schools and they just don’t know how they’re going to get their kids to school. “Coming out of this meeting this even ing, all of us – local TDs and council lors and the parents – have agreed to come together, write a letter and get the support of everyone in the community. Regardless of politics or otherwise, we
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Aaron Hannon, Conor Dolan, James Connelly and Eoin Ward pictured at Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar as students received their Leaving Certificate results on Friday last.
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All we can say is that the Shannon and Gately families are in our thoughts and prayers. Our sympathies to Jessica’s parents Patricia and Ross, sister Laura, grandparents, extended family and her little friends at St Coman’s Wood Primary School. May Jessica rest in peace.
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‘Playing against the Wind’ is now on sale in selected out lets locally, including ETL, Roscommon; Newsround, Roscommon, Castlecoote Stores, and the Roscommon People office. Copies can also be ordered via buythebook.ie. All proceeds go towards cancer care.
Sunday It was a weekend of VARrelated controversy in the Pre mier League. West Ham were certainly denied a good goal against Chelsea (the difference between drawing and los ing). There were other very dubious/contentious deci sions. A number of manag ers were beside themselves with frustration/anger. Even Alan Shearer (on Match of the Day) almost became ani mated. As for Twitter, it al most exploded, but last time I checked it was still there.
06 Roscommon People Friday 09 September 2022 on Sky News shortly after 12 noon. The results of the ‘I want to be next UK Prime Minister’ contest were due. “We’re in for an unsettled week ahead” the lady on Sky News said. It turns out she was giving a quick weather update, and not in fact casting com ment on the beginning of the Liz Truss Meanwhilepremiership.onTuesday, out going PM Boris Johnson made his farewell speech, during which he compared himself to a “booster rocket” – before adding that he will now be “gently re-entering the atmo sphere and splashing down invisibly in some remote and obscure corner of the Pacific”. He proceeded to reference both the family dog and Larry, the famous Downing Street cat, and then compare himself to Cincinnatus (no, me either), a Roman statesman and military leader. There are unconfirmed reports that people queuing at food banks, elderly folk on hospital waiting lists, and hard-pressed citizens blankly staring at their energy bills, all spontaneously formed standing ovations as they wiped tears away and sa voured the sensitivity and time less wit of their lost leader.
Saturday It was good to see Castlerea’s Lisa O’Rourke featuring promi nently in today’s Irish Times. Our world boxing champion was the subject of a feature interview with well-known journalist Johnny Watterson, in which Lisa talks with trade mark humility about her boxing career to date, playing Gaelic football with Roscommon, and her ambition to compete in the 2024 Olympics. Meanwhile, another Roscom mon woman features in the Times’ business section, with Michelle Daly (nee Naughton) of P&G Cards profiled as one of four finalists in the EY En trepreneur of the Year. Michelle is Managing Director of the company, which is based just outside Athleague. We wish Michelle every success in the Entrepreneur of the Year final.
It happened in Ballyforan –casting a very bright spotlight on our county – but it could have happened anywhere. It is the storm that has been brewing.News of the plight of ref eree Kevin Naughton spread quickly, as is the norm these days. By early Thursday, stark but incomplete footage of the ‘incident’ was circulating on social media. The ‘story’ went viral, and quickly be came a national talking point. Would it be just another story – fuelled by media comment – that got ‘traction’ for a few days, or would the assault on a referee on a late summer’s evening in Ballyforan actu ally be a watershed moment in the belated bid to properly protect match officials? Only time will tell. It was certainly shocking. There is something chilling about the image of a referee motionless on a pitch, stunned players looking on. The pre cise circumstances of what happened are under investiga tion (by the GAA). St. Aid an’s GAA Club – who were in action against St. Dominic’s on the night – immediately issued a statement, pledging fullAbusecooperation.ofreferees is unac ceptable and should be met with zero tolerance. The GAA could take a leaf from rugby’s book on this front. In an ideal world, no referee should be abused – verbally or physi cally. Creating such an envi ronment is the challenge. As I stated on Shannonside Radio on Friday morning, for too long the GAA has indulged violence, turned a blind eye. Obviously not in all cases, ob viously to different degrees… but that has been the culture. The odd brawl is often cat egorised as our old friend ‘handbags’ – while nasty, sly assaults by players are fre quently played down. The perpetrator is ‘not that type of player’. ‘This is completely out of character’. ‘He would never wish to hurt anybody’. I fully support condemnation of the incident in Ballyforan. Clearly, steps have to be taken to ensure that referees feel safe, and are safe. And clearly firm action has to be taken against anyone guilty of abuse of officials. I don’t mind going out on a limb and stating that some of the commentary in the exten sive media coverage verged on pontificating/attention seeking. Certainly there was some (inevitable) misinfor mation and toxic-type com ment on social media. But nothing changes the fact that this was a storm that has been brewing. GAA officials need to be protected and abuse needs to be stamped out. It’s our game, and it’s our children who are playing it, who will drive its future course. That future cannot include images of referees lying motionless on the ground, threats to their welfare, ambulance trips to hospital. The local referees who withdrew their services last weekend deserve the empathy and support of the public.
Friday There was a great turnout in Down The Hatch tonight for the launch of Gerry Flana gan’s book ‘Playing against thePresentWind’. were a number of Gerry’s former playing col leagues and school friends, as well as family members and otherGerry,guests.anative of Ballybride, Roscommon, was an accom plished dual GAA player who won nine county titles with Roscommon Gaels (six in hurling, three in football). He was also a member of the Roscommon team that won the All-Ireland junior hurling title in 1965. When he moved to County Meath (where he still lives) Gerry continued his playing career and also went on to serve as an administrator and coach.Aretired member of An Garda Siochana, Gerry’s motivation in writing the book was to raise funds for the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre. Therefore, if you buy the book you are sup porting a great cause; you are also getting your hands on a fine publication which brings read ers on a journey into the past, Gerry’s reflections being sup ported by some excellent photo graphs of GAA teams. The book has some great con tent on St. Coman’s GAA Club, Roscommon Gaels, Roscom mon and Meath GAA, as well as chapters on Gerry’s school days in Fuerty NS and Roscom mon CBS, farming practices of the past, growing up in Roscom mon, etc. It is, in effect, a social history of the era.
The launch was performed by GAA historian Tony Conboy, with Gerry Flanagan and Can on Liam Devine also making speeches. I had the pleasure of being master of ceremonies.
Monday/Tuesday While doing some work at home on Monday, I turned A community mourns Our community in Kilteevan/Roscommon – and beyond – is devastated following the death of a beautiful little local girl, Jessica Holly Shannon (8), which occurred on Saturday after a period of illness.Words can be powerful, but they really do feel inadequate just now. At this time of heartbreak and immeasurable loss, the community came together to offer what support it could to the grieving family.
The death occurred on Au gust 15th of Nancy O’Brien (nee Coyle), Boston, Mas sachusetts, and formerly of Curlea, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon following a lengthyEducatedillness.at Lismoyle NS, Nancy, who turned 81 on February 16th last, emigrated to Boston in 1959. In the 1960s, the then 23-year-old Nancy Coyle was given the Presidential Bravery Medal by President Lyndon Johnson after she rescued twin boys – John and Tom Boxer from New York – from drowning. The two boys had been in a boat on Cape Cod when a storm broke and they were both thrown into the sea. Their fa ther attempted to save them but was sadly drowned. Part of Tom Boxer’s account at the time read: “A pretty Irish girl was walking along the beach and heard us call for help. She dived, fully clothed, into the ten-feet high waves and first saved my brother, John, and then saved me”. At the time of the rescue, Nancy was Cape Cod’s Water Ski Champion for 1964 and had also finished runner-up in a talent show there.
A1 newspaper clipping (circa late 1960s) from The Westmeath Independent detailing how Nancy Coyle rescued two boys from drowning on Cape Cod.
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This year’s Strokestown Show will also have amusements for children as well as live music. Entry is just €10 again this year. Chil dren will be admitted free on the day. The show grounds will open at 8 am on Saturday, September 10th and all exhibits must be in by 10 am be fore judging commences at 10.30 am. Further details about this year’s event are available on 086-4066616 or 0861079495 (Secretary).
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Kelly, Maureen Flanagan and Mary Owens pictured in the Percy French Hotel for the launch of Strokestown Show. Pic: Mick McCormack
A team from S3 Solutions who have been con tracted by Roscommon County Council to sup port the development of a Town Centres First Plan will be present in Strokestown at the Agricultural Show on this Saturday, 10th of September and will be eager to speak to residents and visitors about the key issues, challenges, priorities and as pirations for Strokestown. This will be your chance to have your voice heard and to explore the main issues and challenges that impact on quality of life in Strokestown, as well as generating ideas and aspirations for public realm, facilities & infrastructure, green spaces, tourism, retail and Strokestownmore.Town Team is committed to the full involvement of the local community in the devel opment of the Town Centres First Plan. The Town Team said: “This initiative is a key part of Our Rural Future and is important for Strokestown”.
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Strokestown Town Team has this week issued the Roscommon People with an update on the excit ing inclusion of Strokestown in the Government’s ‘Town Centres First Plan’. Last December Strokestown was one of 26 towns across the country included in the first ever ‘Town Centres First Plan’. Minister for Rural and Community Devel opment, Heather Humphreys TD announced €100,000 in funding for Strokestown to deliver the first ever Town Centres First Plan. This will be key to tackling dereliction and revitalising town centres and making our towns better places to live, work and run a business.
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154th Agricultural Show takes place on Saturday Final preparations are being made for the return (after the Covid-19 ‘break’) of the famous Strokestown Agricul tural Show. The 154th running of the family-friendly event will take place this Saturday, 10th of September in the grounds of Strokestown Park House. There will be a wide range of animal classes including the All-Ireland Beef Bullock Final, which is sponsored by the Sweeney family and boasts €6,000 in prize money. The €2,000 Greenvale Animal Feeds All-Ireland Beef Heifer Final and the €2,000 Sweeney family Breeding Heifer class are also among theAthighlights.therecent show launch, committee chairperson John O’Beirne highlighted the breeders’ associations involved in the show, and in particular the €12,000 Angus finals. The Irish Simmental AllIreland finals, and the Irish Shorthorn Premium Beef Bull Championship (sponsored by the Shorthorn Market ing Company) will also be popular at tractions on the day. There are an abun dance of cattle classes. The show will also feature a Horse Show with 17 classes, highlight of which will be the Strokestown Park Irish Draught Broodmore All-Ireland Championship with Foal at Foot with a first prize of €5,000. There are also 20 Pony classes, a Dog Show, sheep sec tion and much more besides. Saturday’s show will also feature the welcome return of the hugely success ful food fair ‘Flavours from the Heart ofAmongIreland’.the headliners this year is ce lebrity chef Shane Smith of TV3 andRTÉ fame. Daniel Willmont of Kil ronan Castle and Ciaran Moran and Adrian Gill will also be showcasing their skills and there will be a number of food stands from all across Ireland present. There will be marquees for farm and garden produce, flowers, turf, adult and junior cookery, honey, eggs, jam, adult and junior hand crafts, amateur photography and adult and junior art. Also present this year will be the MidRoscommon Vintage Club, who will exhibit cars and machinery. Their high light will be a threshing machine which will be threshing corn throughout the day.
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• Showing Classes for horses, cattle, sheep dogs, crafts, cookery, farm & garden produce
Roscommon man, Prof. Eugene O’Brien, has been awarded the 2022 Civil Engineering Re search in Ireland (CERI) Lifetime Achievement Award following a two-day conference in Dub lin. Professor O’Brien is a native of Castlecoote. Running in conjunction with the Irish Trans portation Research Network (ITRN) Confer ence, the event was jointly chaired by Dr. Niall Holmes of TU Dublin and Dr. Roger West of Trinity College Dublin, with over 120 experts attending from Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The highlight of the event was the presentation of two CERAI awards. As a person with national and global impact at the highest level and a world renowned expert in the area of weigh-in-motion of bridges, the 2022 Civil Engineering Research Association of Ire land’s Lifetime Achievement Award was award ed to Eugene O’Brien, a Professor at University College Dublin, who hails from Roscommon.
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• 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.
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A fundraising Golf Classic which will take place at Roscommon Golf Club on Saturday, September 17th will benefit Western Alzheimers (Roscommon branch) and Cancer Support Roscommon. Entry fee for teams of four is €200 (meal included). The format is 18-hole Stableford and the event will feature both men’s and ladies’ teams of any combination. There will be a host of super prizes on the day with tee times available from 8.30 am to 3.30 or from Roscommon Golf Club, and/or contact Seamus Hayden on 087-2942746, Christy Grogan on 086-4085580, Des Mahon on 0872561986 or Eamon Smith on 087-9053862.
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CERI/ITRN 2022 Co-Chair Dr. Roger West presented the award and said: “Prof. O’Brien has been a leader in civil engineer ing research for nearly 40 years, with three books, over 150 journal publications and edi torship of multiple journals. His research has been impactful throughout Europe, reflected in his being granted very considerable funding for pan-European projects and culminating in receiving the highly prestigious European Champions of Research award. “He was also a founder and leader in a very suc cessful Irish consultancy practice specialising in applying research to practical problems. He has supervised over 35 PhD students to completion, with many becoming leading academics. He has also become well-known for the excellence of his mentorship of junior researchers and has inspired those who work within and without his discipline”.
Notice is hereby given that the 63rd Annual General Meeting of the above-named Society will be held at the Society’s Registered Offices, Circular Road, Roscommon on Thursday, September 29th 2022 at 8pm.
Outgoing and incoming Presidents of CERAI, Kieran Ruane (left) and Prof. Roger West (right), respectively, presenting the 2022 Civil Engineering Research in Ireland (CERAI) Lifetime Achievement Award to Roscommon man, Prof. Eugene O’Brien.
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A candlelight vigil will be held to mark World Suicide Prevention Day in The Garden of Remembrance, Market Street, Ballaghaderreen this Friday (9th) at 6.30 pm followed by refreshments in the Community Resource Centre. All are welcome.
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The launch of the 2022 Glenamaddy District Ploughing & Agricultural Show will take place on Friday, 16th of September in Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre at 8 pm. All are welcome. The show itself will take place on Sunday, 2nd of October.
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The financial survival of the show depends on our gate receipts. Please help us by contributing your share. All except children must pay on the gate. 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. Anyone wishing to make a subscription to the show may do so by sending same to Show Office, Strokestown Music on the Showgrounds
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Four local businesses, The Old Stone House Restaurant in Ballinlough, Coffey’s Bar in Lecarrow, and Bas tion K2tchen and Hesters Golden Ea gle Bar & Restaurant from Castlerea, have all come away with top awards from Tuesday night’s ‘Connacht Re gional Best Restaurant Awards’ in The Landmark Hotel in Carrick-onShannon.BastionK2tchen won the ‘Best Café’ award, Hesters Golden Eagle Bar & Restaurant were named as ‘Best Gas tro Pub’, The Old Stone House Res taurant in Ballinlough was named ‘Best Restaurant’, while Coffey’s Bar in Lecarrow took home the ‘Pub of the Year’ award. There was also success for other local businesses: Local Food Hero: Molloy’s Bakery (Declan and Mary T Molloy); Best Sustainable Practices: Rogue & Co, Roscommon town; Best Free From: Fusion Roscommon; Best Emerging Irish Cuisine: Regan’s Gas tro Pub and Restaurant; Best World Cuisine: Zaiqa Restaurant, Roscom mon town; Best Casual Dining: Re gan’s Gastro Pub and Restaurant; Best Chef: Daniel Willimont of Kilronan Castle in Ballyforan; Best Customer Service: Lovage At The Gate Lodge in Boyle; Best Hotel and Guesthouse Restaurant: Keenan’s Hotel Bar and Restaurant, Tarmonbarry; Best New comer: Lovage at The Gate Lodge; Best Wine Experience: The Purple Onion, Tarmonbarry; Best Restaurant Manager: David Keenan, Keenan’s Tarmonbarry.
Roscommon artist is in Vogue!
Congratulations to the Castlerea St. Kevin’s U-16 girls team who defeated St. Mary’s of Tulsk on Tuesday night to win the Division 3A county final.
“I tell my own story of my life but the subject matter of the paintings is accessible and relatable to the spectator, giving them the ability to contrive their own story from the paintings. I am not the strong est when it comes to expressing my emotions, but that’s what I use my canvas for. “As a final word I would like to thank my friends who have been sup porting me since day one; thank you for taking time out from your busy schedule to attend the exhibition. Many of you travelled, sent flowers and well wishes and for that I am trulyAvrilgrateful”.attended school in Curragh boy and St. Joseph’s College, Sum merhill before earning a degree in Arts focused in English, Gaeilge and Performing Arts at NUIG. She estab lished Egan Art a number of years ago and has since sold commissions to people all over the world including her own line of cards and calendars.
Coffey’s Bar in Lecarrow celebrate after winning Roscommon’s ‘Pub of the Year’ at the Connacht Regional Restaurant Awards, which took place on Tuesday night in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon. Pic: Paul Sherwood
A Roscommon artist is featured in ‘The Gallery’ section of the Septem ber edition of renowned magazine, BritishCurraghboyVogue. woman, Avril Egan, said she was delighted that her paint ing ‘Hun with the Hooped Earring’ appeared at number four on Vogue’s Gallery this month. Speaking to the Roscommon People this week, she said: “I am delighted to share with you all that me art is featured in the September edition of British Vogue. “At first I thought it was a scam as I couldn’t believe British Vogue would even stumble across my art…so I got my good friend Joyce Croke to do a little bit of detective work and much to our surprise, it was all legit! “If you wish to see this painting in all its glory pop down to The Village at Burgess as I will be exhibiting it and more of my paintings this month”. Avril thanked those who attended the opening of her exhibition in Ath lone including her parents, Michael and Eileen, brother Eddie and boy friend Josh Carney. “I am blown away by your support. I wish to express my gratitude to Rosie and Allister Boles of Burgess’ Ath lone for hosting this event. I also wish to express my thanks to Niamh Dalby from Athlone Picture Framing for your guidance and wisdom through out curating my exhibition. “My works on display depict sce narios such as feeling lost, decision making, feeling overwhelmed, feel ing vulnerable, strained relationships, loss of faith, the power struggle be tween science and faith and ultimate ly the strength in being an individual.
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The team from the Old Stone House Restaurant in Ballinlough pictured at the Connacht Regional Restaurant Awards, which took place on Tuesday night in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, after they were announced as winners of the ‘Best Restaurant’ in Roscommon.
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Artist Avril Egan pictured at the opening of her ongoing exhibition at The Village in Burgess’ Athlone. The exhibition runs until the end of September. Avril’s work was recently featured in British Vogue.
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The team from Castlerea’s Bastion K2tchen pictured at the Connacht Regional Restaurant Awards, which took place on Tuesday night in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, after they were announced as winners of the ‘Best Café’ in Roscommon.
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Ollie and Brid Hester from Hester’s Golden Eagle Bar & Restaurant pictured receiving the ‘Best Gastro Pub’ award at the Connacht Regional Restaurant Awards, which took place in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon on Tuesday night. Pic: Paul Sherwood
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Our great Creggs rugby man, the late Jim O’Rourke, told me that one Saturday morning back in the day, he was in the Palace Bar on Fleet Street in Dublin on the morning of an international against England when the legend that was (and still is) the late Moss Keane arrived in. The bould Moss was packing down in the second row later that day in Lansdowne Road, and The Gunner (Jim’s nick name) was slightly bemused when, despite being on his own, he ordered four pints of Guinness, which he duly downed immediately! When Moss left, The Gunner, who was fairly surprised to see him drink the four pints, com mented on what he had witnessed. However, the barman said he probably had four somewhere else earlier, and that it was a regular occurrence
Why I won’t be giving out to referees in the future…
Our man Frank on the ‘abuse of referees’ issue; visitingmatchgreattoConnachtWelcomingrugbystarsCreggs…andhowtheMossKeane’spre-‘routine’involvedapubortwo!
on match days! It goes without saying that Moss put in a huge performance later that day in the game
One of the contributors said that nowadays referees are regularly subjected to being jostled and pushed by supporters. I can hon estly say that I have never ever gone on a pitch to have any physi cal interaction with a referee. And yet, I have stood on sidelines and shouted at refs when they made de cisions that I disagreed with. As long as I have been involved with GAA games, abuse from the sidelines has been accepted as part of the games. Passion for the club is given as the reason for this type of behaviour, but maybe that’s where we should start in an effort to make referees’ lives easier. Can you imagine a game where the only shouts were shouts of encourage ment, and the referee’s decisions were accepted without query? In my experience, parents at un derage games are the worst offend ers of all, and as Seamus Hayden said, if children see such behaviour from their parents, it’s almost cer tain that they too will carry on the same behaviour when their turn comes.Theother fact that we now must face up to is that without referees, there would be no games. So we all have a vested interest in ensuring that all types of abuse are stamped out immediately. As for me, I am going to keep my mouth shut at all games in future, and if I give out to anyone, it will be to our Creggs players if they are not playing to their potential. The referee will never again have to listen to me giving out. If we all did even that little thing, it’s likely we would have less hassle, and occasionally aggression, on the sidelines, and it would make the official’s life a good deal easier. It was a pity that the local GAA matches fell by the wayside last weekend, but the action by the referees definitely brought the problem into the public domain. Hopefully things will now start to change.
Anotheritself.ofthe all-time greats from that era was Wil lie Duggan. He may have been the best ever Number 8 for Ireland. He would always smoke a fag or two at half-time in a match. However, from what I saw in Creggs on Friday morning, I doubt if any of the Connacht lads model themselves on those two great Irish warriors.
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Even the smaller ones had bulging muscles every where, and the big lads looked as if they came out of the WWE (that’s the wrestling). Of course, big as they were, none of them were overweight; all of them looked like superbly trained athletes and there wasn’t a ‘pot belly’ to be seen any where. It all brought me back to the old days when all players were amateurs, and when even our top inter nationals were allowed a bit of leeway.
A reader contacted me with a story about their car insurance renewal premium from Aviva, a company that had declared profits of €43 million last year. Her premium was €440, but – like a lot of us – she is struggling with the huge rise in the cost of liv ing, and decided it would be less painful if she spread the cost over the year, and paid by monthly direct debit. I would’ve always thought that the spread payments option was there to help those who mightn’t have the annual premium in full, but it doesn’t seem so with Aviva. As is stand ard practice for such trans actions, paying by direct debit means a 7% charge is imposed by the bank, but for some unknown reason her premium now rose to €623 – increasing the profit for the insurance company!Wherethe extra cost came from isn’t clear, but it is yet another example of the greed of insurance companies, which – after all – are meant to be there to help, rather than hinder, their customers.
It’s Friday morning, and out here in our little village there is a palpable air of excitement because recent rumours, claiming that the Connacht rugby team are coming to Creggs to train, have proven to be true. From about 9.30 am, the likes of Bundee Aki, Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham, and of course our own Denis Buckley, were going through their paces on our beautiful 4G pitch. My son Mark and I arrived at the grounds at about 10 am, and already things were in full swing.
Anyway, after a couple of hours’ hard work, all 70 or so in the group headed down to the hall in the school, where they were fed. I’m told they also took time out to talk to the school children, play football with them, get loads of pictures taken, and sign everything pre sented to them.
Connacht Rugby stars descend on Creggs!
Arriving home on Sunday even ing after watching our local team (Creggs) play a Cawley Cup match against Dunmore, I realised that I never once shouted any type of abuse at the referee. Now I am old enough to know that I should never abuse any ref eree at all, but truth to tell I have often shouted at referees in local, and even county, GAA games. And in a week where the abuse of refer ees became national news, maybe I, and people like me, are part of the problem. As I drove home from Dunmore, I listened to a very interesting in terview on RTE Radio with three prominent local men – former Roscommon footballing great Seamus Hayden, referee Haulie Beirne, and Roscommon Herald journalist Ian Cooney – and they discussed what could be done about the abuse that referees are being subjected to in every county in Ireland nearly every week of the year. Obviously they all agreed that the problem is widespread, and that Croke Park needs to crack down hard on abusers, but as I lis tened I began to think that I too am part of the problem.
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Some players were carrying injuries but were still togged out. Meanwhile, a couple of others who had come back a little late for training (such as Finlay Bealham, who had just returned from his honey moon) were training on their own, but even though there were only two of them, they still had their own coach to look after their training programme.
The other big thing that was very noticeable was the sheer size and physical presence of all the players.
A few years ago, when Connacht first visited Creggs, I’m told they came down across the mountain, and wondered where in the name of God they were going to. By now they know it well, but even they must still be surprised by the magnificent facilities that the vil lage club has to offer. Anyway, it was great to have them visit us. Hope fully it won’t be the last time. A lot of young boys and girls will always remember the day Mack, Bundee and others came to Creggs National School!
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As I looked on, I began to realise just how big an op eration Connacht Rugby is. There were at least fifty players togged out (with some notable absentees like Roscommon’s Jack Carty and Niall Murray), along with a number of coaching and administrative staff. On the assumption that nearly all of those are highlypaid professionals, the salary bill each year must be very substantial!
Lots to enjoy this September at The Dock
After a busy summer, The Dock in Carrick-on-Shannon is set to have its performance space and galleries host a full programme of events through out September.
If September is busy, then October is even more so, packed with great events. As a flavour, The Knock – an independent record and music label based in Leitrim – will show case label artists Watched Kettle, Bedlam Suitcase, Those Nervous Animals, and Suzette Ruane in a concert on October 1st The Iron Mountain Lit erature Festival 2022 – a wide-ranging literary event combining panels, talks, readings, and field trips – will take place from October 7th to 9th, and the brilliant Deirdre O’Kane will bring her hit comedy show Demented to The Dock on Sunday, October 9th. The comedy show is a box-fresh hour of sidesplitting laughs with funny woman Deirdre, and tick ets are already selling fast – so don’t delay! Full details on all events are available on thedock. ie or by calling the Box Office eon 0719650828. You can also call in to visit the galleries and the Jury Room coffee shop.
On the 15th of September, from 6 pm to 8 pm, The Dock will host an evening of music with singer Fionnuala Max well and a discussion on Leitrim’s ancient sweathouses with archaeologist Aidan Harte. The Leitrim theme con tinues at 7.30 pm on Friday, September 16th, with a re hearsed reading of new writing by Rhona Trench, Wayne Denniston, and Mary Blake. ‘From Their Eyes: New Writing from Leitrim about women’ will showcase three new theatre pieces all of which place women at the centre of their narrative.
October highlights
The seven-piece Pilgrim Street bring their infectious Bluegrass, old-time coun try melodies, harmonies and songs to The Dock on the 24th of September. Strongly influenced by Bluegrass, old-time coun try and folk music, fused with traditional folk songs from this side of the Atlan tic, Pilgrim Street brings a warm and lively atmo sphere to their music and have garnered a glowing word of mouth endorse ment from venues around the country. Drawing from fellow luminaries such as Hank Williams, Woody Guthrie, The Pogues and Bruce Springsteen’s Seeger Sessions outfit, and with a setlist made up of covers and their own origi nal songs, they are accom plished performers, having graced the stages of Elec tric Picnic and Vicar Street, and having toured all over the country.
Pictured is the seven-piece band ‘Pilgrim Street’, who will perform at the Dock, Carrick-onShannon, at 8 pm on September 24th
Fionnuala Maxwell on stage
Return of Culture Night
It kicks off on Friday, September 9th, when the Murphy brothers make a welcome return to The Dock following a major UK and Irish tour with Fairport Convention, and as special guests of Robert Plant’s latest band, Saving Grace. The superb Dirty Jazz Club are in for a concert as part of a national tour on Saturday, September 10th, at 8 pm. Their gigs move freely through the music of John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis and others. Earlier on Saturday, between 2 pm and 4 pm, a new exhibition by the artist Celina Muldoon will be opened. Presented under the title ‘Kurnugia Now’, this solo exhibition by Celina is the first iteration of a major research project and collaboration with TCD, comprising of installation, sculpture, live performance, film and public events.
‘Will We Give it a Go?’. To finish off the month in style, The Robson-Levy/ Quartet will perform on Saturday, September 30th This exceptional jazz group is led by Phil Robson, who has played with – amongst others – Barbra Streisand, and US composer/performer Jed Levy.
On Friday, September 23rd, Culture Night returns to The Dock, with an exciting, vibrant and eclectic programme of events for all ages and families to enjoy. All events are free and will run from 5 pm until midnight. There will be performances, workshops and a special screening of a classic Irish 1980s’ movie, chosen by popular vote.
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Calling traditional music fans Deirdre O’Kane will bring her hit comedy show Demented to The Dock on Sunday, October 9th On Wednesday, September 28th, all lovers of traditional music are invited to join four of the finest virtuoso performers in Irish traditional music, namely Andy Martyn, John Carty, Gino Lupari and Matt Griffin as they come together to celebrate the 2022 release of Andy Martyn’s debut album
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CBS Roscommon Principal Kevin Scollan (centre) was delighted with this year’s Leaving Cert
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There were scenes of joy as the ‘Class of 2022’ re ceived their Leaving Certificate results at schools across Roscommon and further afield last Friday. Local school principals offered generally favour able reports following another Covid-19 impacted school year with scores across the board up on previousMiriamyears.Hunt, Principal at the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon expressed her delight with the results which saw a whopping 50 per cent of her 88 students achieving in excess of 500Fivepoints.ofthe Convent of Mercy students also achieved the maximum 625 points this year, namely Emily Feeley of Lisadurn; Laoise Mahon of Mountplunkett; Muireann O’Brien of Ball intubber; and Saoirse Gillooly and Rosie Farrell of Roscommon town. Mrs. Hunt wished each student the very best for their future career pathway. The Convent princi pal also paid tribute to Deputy Principal Sinead Tiernan, the teachers, school staff and parents who each played a “crucial role”. There were similar scenes at Roscommon Com munity College where the highest marks were in mathematics with a high number of students achieving a H1.
Student Eamon Lynch said that after attaining over 600 points he hopes to realise his dream of attending the University of Limerick to study the Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical and Bio chemicalFellowEngineering.classmate Norbert Papuga said he couldn’t believe he attained 600 points and was looking forward to attending Trinity Col lege Dublin where he hoped to study Com puterTwinScience.sistersSiobhan and Aisling Treacy were overjoyed at their results and hope to secure ca reers in Primary School Teaching and Nursing re spectively while Cormac Mee, delighted with his results, explained how he commenced his elec trical apprenticeship with DE Power Solutions, Dublin in July. CBS Roscommon Principal Kevin Scollan said he was delighted with the school’s Leaving Cert results, especially considering many of the stu dents did not sit their Junior Certificate exams and lost out on class time due to Covid-19. According to Mr. Scollan, over 50 per cent of the student body scored over 400 points with one in five attaining over 500. Results day was particularly special for Luke Stephens, Ruairi Tiernan, Jack Donnellan and Michael Devine, who scored in excess of 600 points each. “The staff of CBS Roscommon are so proud of you all and we wish you every success in your future,” he commented. “Many students are going on to study subjects such as law, computer science courses, biomedi cal science, pharmacy, medicine, and accounting, with a sizeable number of students opting to pur sue the apprenticeship route”. Principal of Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar, Emma O’Malley said there was relief and delight among students last Friday. “They are delighted and we are delighted for them – particularly after the difficult two years they’ve had with Covid-19,” she said. “Our students earned excellent results with 30 per cent attaining over 500 points and 10 percent getting over 550 points. Overall, they can be very happy with their outstanding achievements. They have persevered and should be very proud of themselves”.LanesboroCommunity College Principal Hazel Hannon said the school was very proud of the Leaving Cert class of 2022. She went on to say their hard work and dedica tion has been rewarded with a superb set of re sults, with a high number of students achieving maximum grades. She also congratulated all the teachers who did such Trojan work in supporting each student in their care. She also thanked the Board of Management, which always offers such great support to the school. Other schools in the locality also reported very positive results.
Picturedresults.after receiving their Leaving Certificate results at Convent of Mercy, Roscommon on Friday last were (back row, left to right): Mary Regan, Eabha Killeen, Etain Kelly and Janet Sunil.
Principal Georgina Keena said students per formed well in all subjects but particularly phys ics and chemistry, where results were above the national trend. “As a staff we are delighted with the success of the Leaving Certificate students of 2022,” Ms. Keena said. “I would like to personally congratulate and commend the students on their hard work and commitment, whilst facing the exceptionally dif ficult circumstance of the pandemic. After today, all eyes will naturally turn to the first round of CAO offers, and I hope that all their hard work will be rewarded. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff of RCC for their continuous dedication and commitment to their students”.
School’s out! Positive reaction to Class of ‘22 Leaving Cert results
Pictured are CBS Roscommon students after receiving their Leaving Certificate results on Friday last.
Front (l-r): Niamh Cuttle, Saoirse Murray, Taylor Kelly and Ellen Cafferkey. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin A group of students pictured after receiving their Leaving Certificate results at Convent of Mercy, Roscommon on Friday last. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin
Roscommon Community College students Norbert Papuga (602 points), Leah Nestor Kane (590 points), and Eamon Lynch (601 points) celebrating their outstanding results with Deputy Principal Jude Lohan on Friday last.
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Cillian Nolan, Patrick Keane and Ben Kelly pictured at Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar as students received their Leaving Certificate results on Friday last. Thelma Cunniffe, Emily Gannon, Fiona McGuinness, Amy Dowling, Rachel McConn, Hannah Corrigan, and Sinead Flanagan pictured at Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar as students received their Leaving Certificate results on Friday last.
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Changed life
The great thing about ‘Going Back’ is that for ‘Pure Mule’ fans like me, this is actually the On The Back Benches
The man who wrote the screenplay for ‘Pure
updated version of what happened to ‘Scobie’ and some of the other great characters from the TV series in the last 15 years or so. The blurb that came with the book really whetted the ap petite too and captured every single memory I had from that moment in time – telling us that “Scobie Donoghue was once the king of Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, famous for the craic and the drink. His twenties were spent working on building sites during the Celtic Tiger, making good money and spending it on wild weekends. A lovable rogue, the lads wanted to be him and the girls wanted to be with him. But now, returning from Australia after the breakdown of his relationship, Scobie is back in the single bed of his childhood home. About to turn forty, burnt out and depressed, he quickly discovers that life in the small midlands town he thought he had left behind has moved on – but has Scobie?”
The return of Scobie: Going back to ‘Pure Mule’ has been a summer treat
The update
I won’t spoil it for you here by describing the ending, but ‘Going Back’ has a superb climax – with a conclusion that is perhaps a bit predictable but is at least a contented one and one that will certainly please most of Scobie’s biggest fans.
With a preview teaser like that, this was one reader who couldn’t wait to get stuck into O’Brien’s new book. You know the feeling yourself with a good new novel. You try out the first couple of chapters to see if it’s really going to be the style of writing that made you like the TV drama, and if it’s really the content you had expected. Then, when it delivers, you’re hooked, reading every page at a frantic pace and turning them over in a bit of a panic to see what really happened next.
I have to say I loved ‘Going Back’ with Scobie – the prodigal son of the midlands – returning from Oz after probably the first really serious relationship of his life, the trauma of a miscar riage there for his partner, and then the reality of coming home to a very changed landscape in the midlands. I also loved the way the Covid pandemic was written into the book and the man ner in which the writer summed up the desperate choices and scenarios that faced people in remote and rural Ireland during the lockdown and the rather shocking experience of mental health issues, gambling and drug addiction that was por trayed in the book in several chapters and which actually, truth be told, scared the living daylights out of me – such was its ferocity in some parts. I also loved the way ‘Pure Mule’ scenes were practically updated and modernised in some of the chapters and I loved the same coarse and rural dialect evident there – portraying the reality of a less than glamorous new life for ‘Scobie’ as time moved on. Also admirable is the way O’Brien twisted the plot with new villains and heroes. It all made for a thoroughly thought-provoking read, desperately sad and funny in parts and one that I can wholeheartedly recommend to our readers.Iwon’t spoil it for you here by describing the ending, but ‘Going Back’ has a superb climax –with a conclusion that is perhaps a bit predictable but is at least a contented one and one that will certainly please most of Scobie’s biggest fans. ‘Going Back’ will be published by Gill Books on Thursday, September 29th, 2022, priced at €16.99. *Footnote: I’m sure some people will want to know the origin of the ‘Pure Mule’ title from the TV series. They tell me that in ‘Offaly dialect’ it’s a phrase either to be used to describe what has been a really good experience – or just a really lousy one! Either interpretation works!
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It was supposed to be just a six-part drama mini-series aimed at portraying rural Ireland to a youngish audience and broadcast on RTE Two as part of the autumn schedule in 2005. Of course the truth is that ‘Pure Mule’ became something much more symbolic than that after it was first shown, striking a chord with so many people in Irish life that it soon found its way into modernday TV folklore – not just down Offaly way where it was first filmed in the shadow of power stations and peat wagons on the bog, but all over the country. It might be a bit of an exaggeration to say he had a cult following, but ‘Scobie’, the sweettalking, romancing man about town (and brother of Shamie) was a hugely popular character even from the very first episode of the drama. The role very much set up actor Garrett Lombard for further success in his career. Some said it was mostly down to the on-screen smirking and ‘country boy’ chat-up lines from his wonderful performances as ‘Scobie’ as he wandered from one pub to another in search of alcohol, romance and more in the towns of Banagher, Shannon bridge and Birr. For many others viewers, there was a very definite sign in the series of what was once described to me by a writer as the ‘mirror, mirror on the wall’ effect – a sense in the feed back from the TV and stage audiences that those who loved it had actually recognised somebody or some very familiar thing in the part and the role played by the actor that they actually person ally witnessed previously in their own family life or small “There’scommunity.aScobiein every town” the same writer said to me, “and that’s why we all can identify with the role and the very complicated plots it can lead on to. That’s why we love it!” Moment in time Garrett Lombard was not the only star of the TV show. Charlene McKenna played the part of the troubled young woman called Jen who also returned to her home town in ‘Pure Mule’ and proceeded into a series of questionable life choices. Her portrayal of mental health issues and other internal struggles also struck a chord with the audience and won her many fans.
Mule’ was Eugene O’Brien – a midlands-based writer who previously brought part of the same backdrop and plots to the stage in his successful play ‘Eden’ (based in Edenderry). I am delighted to say that over the summer holidays I had the pleasure of reading O’Brien’s latest written work – a new novel (his very first) entitled ‘Going Back’. It will be published by Gill Books at the end of this month.
Garrett Lombard as ‘Scobie’ and Charlene McKenna as ‘Jennifer’ in RTE’s drama – Pure Mule.
The TV series went off our screens back in 2006 but has re-emerged in the form of many repeats over the course of the last 16 years –most recently during the Covid-19 pandemic when it got another run in front of a new and young audience which perhaps knew very little about the Celtic Tiger period in which it was set, the behind the scenes action of small town Ireland at that time, or the mix of emotions that it brought on. The word ‘zeitgeist’ has been used to describe the effects of the series – a moment in time captured so well in a screen production for ever more. It is true that ‘Pure Mule’ did just that – capturing an amazing time of boom and blow-out in Irish life during that swelling Irish construction sector expansion.
Trish Keegan, who runs Slim ming World groups in Glee son’s Restaurant in Roscom mon town and also in Castlerea, adds: “The members who join us and go to group every week do really well. It’s terrific to see them encourage each other and share fabulous recipe ideas for the week ahead”. Janice Kelly was also previ ously very unhappy with her weight. She was 4ft 11 and size 16. She also suffered with ill health and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2021. She had arthritis in her left hip, and sometimes the pain was so bad she had to use crutches to get around – with her weight mak ing things worse. Janice read a story about a couple who lost a lot of weight in Slimming World Roscom mon. So she plucked up the courage and joined Slimming World with a few friends. Janice says: “The Slimming World consultant, Pauline Bliss, gave me such a warm welcome and made me feel at ease. She is down to earth and good fun!” Janice couldn’t believe the variety of foods she could eat – like pasta, rice and potatoes, lean meat, pulses and fish. She was never hungry and never felt like she was on a ‘diet’. As the weeks went on, Janice
Pauline Bliss says: “It has been so lovely to see Janice grow in confidence as her weight has dropped off. She is an absolute inspiration to the whole group, she looks fantas tic and we are so proud of her!” Janice went on to lose four stone. She said: “This weight loss has helped me regain my health. I have gone from a size 16 to a size 6! I feel amazing. Slimming World has literally changed my life”. A few weeks ago the members of the group voted for Janice to be their Slimming World Woman of The Year 2022 in recognition of her wonderful achievement.
Pauline Bliss will be opening a new Slimming World group in Roscommon on Thursday, the 8th of September in Hannon’s Hotel at 5.30 pm and 7 pm. Everyone is welcome to come along on the night, or call Pauline on 087 1878701 for more information.
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Tobie James pictured before and after her weight loss experience with Slimming World.
Janice Kelly (before and after her weight loss experience with Slimming World) and receiving her ‘Woman of the Year’ award from Pauline Bliss. was delighted when her weight began dropping off. She loved the weekly support. She says: “They are all so friendly”.
Tobie James is absolutely thrilled with losing almost six stone in just seven months with Slimming World! Tobie says her journey began in January 2022.“Over the years, before joining Slimming World, the pounds crept on slowly, mainly due to comfort eating and drinking. Then, with Covid lockdown on top of everything, I felt big, heavy and something“Realisinguncomfortable.Ineededtodotochangethings, I joined Slimming World. Ini tially, I took a little convincing, but with Aisling Anderson’s help and guidance, she put me on the right track. “Before I knew it, the pounds were falling off! Going to group every week definitely benefited me, as we shared tips and ideas and supported each other, and I knew I wasn’t alone. “I would like to lose another stone to get to my target weight, but one thing is for sure: with out Aisling and my Slimming World group in Ballaghader reen, I certainly would not be where I am now – feeling lighter, fitter and healthier!” Aisling congratulated Tobie on the achievement, saying: “We are all absolutely thrilled with Tobie’s success… I am so proud of her”.
Carol Doran Joyce, who runs the Slimming World groups in Ballybay Hall, said: “I’ve had lots of members achieve their target weight in group. To see them change every week and grow in confidence and happi ness is fantastic”.
Ever since I first interviewed actor Pierce Brosnan for the Irish premiere of his third outing as fictional spy James Bond in ‘Die Another Day’, I’ve been a huge fan of his. I have to admit I quite literally made a show of myself by not just fan-girling and drooling all over the poor man, but, when he introduced himself and shook my hand, I actually forgot my name and the publi cation I was representing, and instead, shamelessly grinned like an idiot.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a fan of the Bond franchise per se. I mean, yes, while I do like to indulge in the exotic, the extravagant and the deca dent aspects of these movies, I tend to find the scripts to be mind-numbingly tedious, with the tongue-in-cheek hu mour ridiculously cheesy. Mind you, none of these shortfalls were down to Bros nan himself, rather they’re the fault of the production com pany; nevertheless, given the way in which he recently hit back at trolls who mocked his wife’s weight, Pierce is not just one of my favourite inter viewees, he’s also one of my favourite humans.
Words of wit and wisdom with MIRIAM KERINS
Tallaght: A nation grieves
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Dr commentsCervicalCheckRussell’swere callous fact, our supposed ‘ornamental worth’ not just become a phe nomenon, but also evolve into a weapon of choice, used to psy chologically batter us by those who clearly believe they’re paragons of perfection? And, why did Pierce Brosnan have to defend his wife’s physical attributes by posting the com ment “Friends offered her sur gery to reduce her weight. But I strongly love every curve of her body”.Unfortunately folks, we’re now living in a body-conscious culture where sadly our physi cal appearances appear to over ride our personalities! Truth be known, by taking heed of indi viduals like those thickos who criticised Keely Shay-Smith, we’re allowing ignoramuses to force us to live up to their ulti mate body-shape standards. Not just that, we’re also empower ing them to generate within our own heads a series of harmfully negative emotions regarding our self-worth. This is some thing which can, if allowed to fester, turn into feelings that could potentially lead those who’re vulnerable to experi ence some seriously negative healthBody-shamingissues. comes in many forms, and whether the terminology used is ‘fat’, ‘skin ny’, ‘chunky’, ‘anorexic’, or ‘obese’, etc., the fact remains so long as weight and body shape biases remain within Irish soci ety, the crass comments and the derisory insults will continue.
Pierce, like any loving part ner, became naturally pro tective when he witnessed the woman he loves becom ing the target of vicious and hateful individuals, and fair play to him. He was, as we say in north Dublin, ‘havin’ none of it’ when she was criticised for being conven tional as opposed to trying to turn herself into a surgi cally enhanced size zero BarbieWhiledoll.none of us, what ever our gender, should ever feel the need to have external validation in order to provide us with confi dence and self-belief, nor should our partners ever feel forced into dignifying a hater’s comment with a re sponse; I admire Pierce all the more for stepping up. By doing so, he has shown his unyielding devotion and passion and, more impor tantly, he’s put his wife, his queen, on a pedestal. Those who’ve been on the receiving end of my tongue can confirm my ability to stand up for myself; how ever, if someone tries to body-shame me, I know that dervery-ground-I’m-going-unhe-who-worships-the-willleaptomydefence.
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shay-Smith.
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The true horror of what occurred last Saturday night at the house on the Rossfield Estate, Tallaght in Dublin will no doubt unfold over the coming weeks. It was while driving back to Roscommon from Dublin in the early hours of Sunday morning that I first became aware of the news-breaking incident, as it was reported across all radio stations. Described by attending Gardaí as being ‘violent, challeng ing and traumatic’, the triple killings of Lisa Cash, 18, and her eight-year-old twin siblings Christy and Chelsea Caw ley, have sent shockwaves not just through the capital, but right across the entire country. I’m sure readers will join me in sending sincere condolences to the bereaved family, friends and the community, which, I can tell you, is a closeknit one who will likely never be able to come to terms with this traumatic and tragic event. I know this community quite well. For many years, myself and himself, as volunteers, ran the Dublin SPCA mobile veterinary clinic in the area, providing the good people with affordable veterinary attention, routine pet health checks, vaccinations and microchipping services, etc. I would also have delivered numerous training courses for the teachers and students of St Aidan’s Senior National School on the estate, and liaised and worked closely with members of the local Gardaí. In my line of work, I have also dealt quite a bit with their local Sinn Féin councillor Dermot Richardson; a lovely, proud community-spirited gentleman. I can tell you it was not just a pleasure to work closely with these locals, it was also a joy; even if, (I won’t lie), on occasion, it also proved to be pretty demanding. However, knowing these people and the area as I do, I would imagine the pain they’re feeling will be insur mountable. It is going to take a very, very long time before any of them can process – never mind come to terms with – what happened to these three beautiful and much-adored siblings.Thesense of grief, loss, numbness, emptiness and pain the children’s mother will be experiencing must surely be present in every single beat of her poor tortured heart. I imagine it’s the type of anguish that can never be described by words alone. However, perhaps this poignant quote from writer Ernest Hemingway might come close to gen tly touching upon it: ‘I didn’t want to kiss you goodbye – that was the trouble – I wanted to kiss you good night – and there’s a lot of difference’. May the gentle and beautiful souls of Lisa, Christy and Chelsea rest in peace.
According to the Irish Times, the head of CervicalCheck, Dr Nóirín Russell has ‘apologised’ for the ‘inconsiderate and hurtful’ remarks she made two years ago about women making ‘claims against the service’.According to excerpts from a tran script of a conversation she had with Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, (published by The Sunday Times), Dr Russell, callously, (in my opin ion) claimed that some women affected by the screening scandal ‘know in their heart and soul that they haven’t been wronged’. In addition, (according to the report), she also insinuated that some women were hoping ‘they might get some money’ by using the tri bunal’s process which was set up in 2020 to provide an alternative to court proceedings. How callous! I mean what was this woman imply ing? Was she saying these unfortu nate women – traumatised by the CervicalCheck scandal and now re-traumatised by her comments –were effectively holding the State by the ankles, and shaking it for looseGivenchange?these alleged remarks, it’s my opinion Doctor Russell is most definitely not an advocate for women’s healthcare; therefore, she should suffer the consequences of her disgusting remarks and imme diately resign her position.
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A public meeting of the County Roscommon Joint Policing Committee (JPC) is scheduled to take place on Monday, Sep tember 12th, at 7.30 pm in the Fortfield Suite of the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon town. Members of the public are in vited to attend the meeting to make their views known on the future of policing in Roscom mon, as well as hearing from Garda personnel on plans and strategies informing the direc tion of local policing. The Joint Policing Committee was established under the Garda Síochana Act 2005. Its member ship comprises members and officials of Roscommon County Council, local Oireachtas repre sentatives, Garda representa tives as well as community and voluntary sector personnel. The function of the JPC is to serve as a forum for consultations, dis cussions and recommendations on matters affecting the polic ing of Roscommon County Council’s administrative area. The committee meets on a bimonthly basis and is chaired by the Cathaoirleach of Roscom mon County Council, Cllr. Tom Crosby.Members of the public are in vited to attend Monday’s meet ing to have their views heard and to put questions to the com mittee. However, the JPC can not consider matters relating to a specific criminal investigation, prosecution, or matters relating to the security of the State. Monday’s public meeting will focus particularly on the issues of domestic abuse and road safety.Apresentation on the night will be delivered by Linda Walsh of Roscommon Safelink, a nonprofit charitable organisation based in Boyle. Her contribu tion will focus on understand ing the signs of domestic abuse, supports that are available and an update on current domestic violenceSergeantstatistics.Rena Sheeran of Roscommon Garda Station will also be present on the night where she will speak on the is sue of domestic abuse from a reporting and support point of view for victims and their af fected families. A representative from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) will also give a presentation on general road safety, outlining best practice for road users and highlighting road safety trends in Roscommon and the country as a Therewhole.will also be a number of stands at the meeting where the public will be able to gain information from agencies such as the Public Participation Net work (PPN), the local Family Resource Centre network and Roscommon Age Friendly Pro gramme & Roscommon Older People’s Network.
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However, while this is wel comed, more could be done be fore/during the festival. Online, people highlighted the need for increased waste facilities dur ing the actual event, with many reporting that there was a sig nificant lack of toilets and bins, and that the facilities that were there were poorly maintained. Attendees who did take the time to tidy their rubbish into bags allegedly reported hav ing to walk 30 minutes to find a bin, which they said were overflowing and hadn’t been emptied.Thefestival’s attendance shot from 55,000 to 70,000 this year, and there is a sentiment going around that while the enter tainment on offer scaled up in response, the facilities did not. Electric Picnic is such a major event on the calendar in Ireland and it’s a pity to see this lack of organisation undermine its reputation. I think festival or ganisers would benefit hugely from addressing this facilities issue head on, and also by in troducing creative incentives to prevent the rubbish left behind, as is done at other international festivals –e.g. exchanging bags of rubbish for drink tokens or introducing a tent deposit. We cannot stop the Irish weather from bringing down tents or stop certain people from opting for the lazy route, but there is certainly a lot more that can be done.Electric Picnic is a mammoth event, one which has grown hugely in the past few years, and one which will no doubt continue to do so into the fu ture. Now is the time to finetune how it’s run, so that postfestival waste doesn’t routinely become the biggest news story to come out of an otherwise much-loved event.
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Pictured at the Roscommon Races recently were Dessie Scahill (the voice of Roscommon Races), Ivan Connaughton and Robbie McConn.
After a summer of heatwaves and fairly consistent dry spells, September has promptly re turned us back to our regularly scheduled programme of rainy weather.Ireland’s weather is notori ously fickle – sunny one min ute, torrential rain (potentially) the next. Once the summer season is over, this unpredict ability returns in full force, leaving us with an ‘Is there a need for an umbrella?’ guess ing game each time we leave the house; a game I’ve already done badly at so far – appar ently a clear morning is no indicator that later in the day you won’t be caught between choosing to hang outside the library for twenty minutes un til the rain abides, or making a desperate dash home without getting drenched (I chose the former and yet somehow still got caught in a downpour on the way home… oh well). However, be it rain or sun shine, at least the weather always serves us by giving us something to chat about. The weather being the Irish person’s go-to topic for small talk is a stereotype, sure, but it’s not unfounded. Opening a conversation with a fellow Irish person is essentially akin to setting off a time challenge for who can resist the urge to comment on the weather the longest.Onegroup of Irish people who had particular cause to fret over the weather recently were those planning to attend this year’s Electric Picnic fes tival. The highly-anticipated music and arts festival took place last weekend, draw ing a record 70,000 people to the Stradbally estate, with headline performances from big names like Tame Impala, Megan Thee Stallion, and Ar tic Monkeys filling out an im pressive line-up over the threeday event. It was the festival’s first staging in three years due to Covid, and although many festival-goers have cited it as having been a huge success, they also commented on how the on-and-off weather damp ened things a bit. Now no one, in good faith, would expect a festival that takes place in Ireland well into the autumn season to include the same scorching weather as other international festivals. After all, Ireland’s festival fashion is always incomplete without a waterproof poncho. Luckily however, the Irish are well enough acquainted with wet weather to not let it (for give the pun) rain on their pa rade too much. And so, despite the occasional downpours
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captured in videos online, Electric Picnic’s comeback has been heralded as a major suc cess.However, the poor weather did bring about some conse quences. Heavy wind and rain did a number on people’s tents even at the early stages of the weekend, and by the time the crowds dispersed from the Laois site on Monday, a host of broken camping equipment re mained, discarded by festivalgoers along with a lot of gen eral rubbish and debris. It’s expected that any festival event this large is going to leave a significant amount of litter in its wake, and Electric Picnic is no different. After all, in 2018, so many tents were abandoned that a bulldozer was required to remove them. And it’s not a big stretch to assume all the weath er damage done over the course of the weekend only served to worsen the situation. The waste-laden festival grounds left behind sparked a lot of outrage from the public, who blamed young attendees for the mountains of debris. And no doubt a significant amount of the post-festival waste can be attributed to peo ple who were simply disinter ested in taking the time to clean up after themselves. However, it’s also clear that Electric Pic nic’s organisation in this area leaves a lot to be desired. In response to the huge amount of waste discarded yearly at the event, Festival Republic (who run Electric Picnic) said that while they be lieve the key is for campers to reuse their belongings, when it comes to whatever waste that is inevitably left behind, they “collect it responsibly, separate it and recycle everything that can be recycled”.
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Liz Truss, who was elected as new lead er of the British Conservative Party on Monday, which led to her taking over as UK Prime Minister on Tuesday, formally bringing to an end the controversial reign of Boris Johnson Dancer turned movie star Michael Flatley, who finally launched his longawaited movie, Blackbird A resurgent Manchester United, who won Sunday’s big clash with Premier League leaders Arsenal, making it four wins on the trot for the previously out of sorts Old Trafford club
It’s been a BAD week for… Roscommon GAA (or certainly a difficult one), with the unacceptable assault on a referee at an underage game leading to a withdrawal of services by referees, a re sponse which received considerable public support Irish consumers, with massive new gas and electricity price rises announced Pictured after receiving their Leaving Certificate results at Convent of Mercy, Roscommon on Friday last were (left to right): Saoirse Gillooly, Rosie Farrell, Muireann O’Brien, Emily Feeley and Laoise Mahon, who all achieved the maximum 625 points in the Leaving Cert. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin
Orla Cox pictured with mum Joanne as she collected her Leaving Certificate results at the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon on Friday last. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin Pictured are CBS Roscommon students after receiving their Leaving Certificate results on Friday last.
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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, Bord Bia Interim CEO Michael Murphy and members of the Bord Bia Asia team in Tokyo last week.
Dr. Trevor Prendergast, head of the Department of Accounting and Business Computing, and lecturers Thomas O’ Donoghue and Luke Fannon accept the ‘Excellence in Education and Training’ award on behalf of TUS at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2022 in Dublin. Lecturers at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) took home a top award at the Irish Accountancy Awards 2022 in Dublin on Friday, winning in the ‘Excellence in Education and Train ing’ category. TUS was nominated for its Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting, which is a three-year honours degree with an optional work placement year. The programme is accredited by all four of Ireland’s main professional account ancy bodies – ACCA, ACA, CPA, CIMA – and offers near maximum exemptions upon successful completion.
Students of the BA (Hons) in Accounting also have the opportunity to gain profes sional accreditation in cloud accounting software through SAGE, a leader in ac counting, financial, HR and payroll tech nology in Ireland with whom TUS has a partnership.
Three students from County Roscommon will travel to the RDS, Dublin on 13th to 15th September, to participate in the pres tigious Worldskills Ireland competition, competing against over 180 other young people from across the country in a range of skills-based trades includ ing automation, robotics, constructions skills and culinary arts. The three Roscommon students are Frank Con vey from Strokestown competing in Butchery; Stephen Towey from Bal laghaderreen competing in Construction Plant Fitting and Aidan Murray from Elphin competing in Re frigeration.
Bord Bia officially launched the Asian leg of two EU co-funded cam paigns promoting Euro pean beef, lamb, and dairy from Ireland across seven Asian markets last week, as part of its ministerial-led trade mission to Southeast Asia and Japan. The Japan phase of the ‘European Beef and Lamb – Ireland, Working with Nature’ and the ‘European Dairy – Ireland, Working with Nature’ campaigns were launched last week at a special technical seminar in Tokyo.Over80 local buyers, stakeholders, and media attended both events, to learn more about Ireland’s capability as a supplier of high-quality, sustainably produced beef, lamb and dairy.Speaking of the EU cam paign roll out event, Min ister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue said he was thrilled to see Ireland at the forefront of industry campaigns aimed at build ing the profile of European beef, lamb and dairy in Japan, a priority market for Irish food and drink exports according to Bord Bia’s Prioritising Markets - Opportunities for Growth study.“As part of these cam paigns, almost €2 million will be invested in pro motional activities in the Japanese market. This is expected to result in €11.6 million growth in Irish beef and lamb exports and €18.9 million growth in Irish dairy exports to the market - a significant feat for the Irish meat and dairy sectors,” said Minister Mc TheConalogue.dairy campaign will target nearly 10,000 Asian dairy buyers, grant Irish dairy processors access to an additional six Asian trade fairs and see 84 buy ers and journalists, from the five countries, visit Irish farms and processors over three years. As part of the beef and lamb campaign, Bord Bia will host Irish beef and lamb exporters at an ad ditional three trade shows, host 12 trade seminars, three Chef Masters events and welcome 27 Japanese trade and media repre sentatives to Ireland. In addition to these physical activities, the campaign will undertake a suite of digital promotional activi ties, such as website and social media, advertising and recipe video develop ment.Bord Bia’s Senior EU Promotions Manager, De clan Fennell, who was also in attendance at the launch event in Tokyo, added: “EU co-funded campaigns are a vital means of put ting Ireland on the global map as a food producer. Of particular focus will be the building new relationships between Irish exporters and local importers and distributors in the relevant market. Combined, they
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represent the largest ever investment in third country markets for the promotion of Irish meat and dairy and will build upon the invest ment started back in 2017 via the €3.75 million Eu ropean Beef and Lamb –Excellence in Food Safety and Quality Assurance that ran between 2017 and 2020”.
Frank Convey (Strokestown) will compete in Butchery in the Worldskills Finals at the RDS this month. Stephen (Ballaghaderreen)Towey will take part at the Worldskills Finals at the RDS from September 13th to 15th at the RDS.
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Ray English, WorldSkills Ireland Chair/Technical Delegate said: Skills drive the future and Worldskills Ireland 2022 will be a true showcase of the ‘best in class across many differ ent disciplines, offering young people a wealth of options as they move from secondary education and look to their future in the world of employment.
The comprehensive and interactive SAGE training, facilitated by TUS lectur ers, uses real-life scenarios and data that allows for richer decision-making, insight ful learning and a deeper understanding of the critical role accountants plays for small and mid-sized businesses. Welcoming the award, Dr Trevor Pren dergast, head of the Department of Ac counting and Business Computing at TUS, said: “We are delighted to receive this accolade which is recognition of the professionalism, dedication and hard work of the BA (Hons) in Accounting lecturing team and recognises that the programme is now judged as being among the best in the country. We believe that graduates of the programme, already highly regarded by industry, will now be even more in demand after their studies at TUS in Ath lone”.
Dear Editor, Recently, an ancient and very beautiful tree was cut down in Abbeytown. I’d love to know if any of your readers are as outraged as I am about this wilful act? Does anyone know what, if any, legislation exists to protect old trees? And are there any penalties for removing them?
church gate collections Roscommon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is holding its annual church gate collections in the following areas this Saturday and Sunday (September 10th and 11th): Knockcroghery, St. John’s Lecarrow, Kiltoom, and Currraghboy. Collections will also take place at Corrigeenroe, Cloverhill, and Scramogue this Sunday (11th). Your support as always is greatly appreciated. Contributions sought for Aidan’s podcast on St Coman’s Park Aidan Raftery, sports presenter on RosFM Community Radio, is looking to get in contact with local people as part of a podcast he is doing on the history and memories of the St Coman’s Park pitch in Roscommon. “I am looking to talk to people to get more knowledge of the St Coman’s Park pitch and people’s memories of it”, said Aidan. “I want to talk to former players who would have trained and played matches on it, from U-12s up to and including senior football and hurling, at club and county level. “I would also like to talk to coaches, supporters, local people in general, to chat about their memories of what the pitch was like on the occasion of big matches”. If you would like to take part, text ‘History and memories’ to 089 4304496 along with your name and number, and Aidan will contact you. You can also email gaaviewonrosfm@outlook.com and put ‘History and memories’ in the subject box. Inspector Brian Boland and Superintendent Chris Grogan, both from Roscommon Town, pictured at the Garda National Centenary celebrations in Dublin on Saturday, August 27th
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The shortlist for Ireland’s Favourite Roast has been announced and Hester’s Golden Eagle Bar & Restaurant, Castlerea, Ath lone Springs Hotel, Athlone and Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone have been nominated along with two other venues in the Con naught/Ulster region. In total, there are 15 venues across the county, which will be mystery dined over the coming weeks. The competition, run in association with KNORR, will see these three and all other venues scored on the quality and taste of their carvery offering as well as value for money. The carvery is an Irish culinary in stitution with venues cooking and serving the finest locally sourced meat and veg accompanied, of course, by the tastiest gravy. Following the mystery dining phase, provincial winners will be announced in late September. Each of three provincial winners will then be visited by a special guest judge, who will help decide who the overall winner of Ireland’s Favourite Roast competition is. Jim Reeves, Customer Director at Unilever Food Solutions said: “We were delighted to see the level of en try to this year’s competition from right across the country and especially pleased to see a large number of firsttime entrants. The commitment and pride that goes into preparing, cooking and serving excellent food to custom ers every day should be applauded and this competition goes some way to ac knowledge those efforts”.
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There will be a Special Mass for the deceased in Ardkieran Cemetery at 7 pm on Saturday, September 17th. There will be no Vigil Mass in Cloverhill Church on that evening. A collection will be held for the upkeep of the graveyard.
Local Fianna Fáil councillor Marty McDermott has this week welcomed the commencement of land drainage works aimed at preventing future flooding close to the Golf Links Road. Cllr. McDermott said: “I’m delighted works have commenced on land drainage and the cleaning out of the local river from the Galway Road to the Golf Links Road. The works that are being carried out are to prevent future flooding occurring in this area and surrounding areas in Roscommon town. “This issue has been raised with me before and after the local elections in 2019. I would like to thank the Roscommon County Council for their support on this very important issue”.
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The episode in today’s First Reading has been called “Israel’s original sin”. Freed from bondage, born as a people of God in the covenant at Sinai, Israel turned aside from His ways and fell to worshipping a golden calf. Moses implores God’s mercy, just as Jesus will later intercede for the whole human race. Just as He still pleads for sinners at God’s right hand and through the ministry of the Church. Israel’s sin is the sin of the world. It is your sin and mine. Ransomed from death and made His children in Baptism, we fall prey to the idols of this world. We remain a “stiffnecked people,” resisting His will for us like an ox refuses the ploughman’s yoke (see Jeremiah 7:26). Like Israel, in our sin we push God away and reject our divine son ship. Once He called us “my people” (see Exodus 3:10; 6:7). But our sin makes us “no people,” people He should, in justice, disown (see Deuteronomy 32:21; 1 Peter 2:10). Yet in His mercy, He is faithful to the covenant He swore by His own self in Jesus. In Jesus, God comes to Israel and to each of us – as a shepherd to seek the lost (see Ezekiel 34:11–16), to carry us back to the heavenly feast, the perpetual heritage promised long ago to Abraham’s children. “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners,” Paul cries in today’s Epistle. These are the happiest words the world has ever known. Because of Jesus, as Paul himself can testify, even the blasphemer and persecutor can seek His mercy. As the sinners do in today’s Gospel, we draw near to listen to Him. In this Eucharist, we bring Him the acceptable sacrifice we sing of in today’s Psalm – our hearts, humbled and contrite.Inthecompany of His angels and saints, we rejoice that He has wiped out our offense. We celebrate with Him that we have turned from the evil way that we might live (see Ezekiel 18:23).
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Principal of Convent of Mercy, Roscom mon, Miriam Hunt, has welcomed the ap proval of over €6 million in funding for the construction of a new building at the secondary school. Mrs. Hunt said she was thrilled that the project could now go ahead. The works will include two new science labs, a home economics room, art room, textiles room, new classrooms, a dining hall/canteen as well as the re furbishment of the existing building. “Work is almost complete on the pro vision of a new suite of rooms and our new ASD class,” Mrs. Hunt said as the school welcomed over 100 First Year students for the year ahead. The Convent of Mercy is now busy pre paring for the staging of the popular musi cal Sister Act in November and rehearsals have been taking place over the summer break.
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A number of local musicians will feature on TG4’s Cúltír (‘Hinterland’) this Sunday (September 11th) at 9.30 pm as the programme places a focus on County Roscommon. Rooted in live performance, Cúltír (‘Hin terland’) sees Pauline Scanlon and Aoife Ní Bhriain – both rising stars of the Irish music scene – guide viewers through the musical and cultural heartbeat of six Irish counties. Focusing primarily on traditional and folk music, Cúltír takes viewers to Kilkenny, Fingal, Tipperary, Roscommon, Cork and Westmeath.Paulineand Aoife take to the stage with the cream of each county’s musical talent, from John Spillane in Co. Cork to Mick Hanly in Co. Kilkenny and across the Shannon to Roscommon where we hear from the legend ary Matt Molloy and John Carty to Leslie Dowdall and rapper JyellowL in Fingal to Westmeath legends Foster & Allen. Presenters and guests perform in front of a live audience for one night only, at a diverse range of local venues, from the intimate Tots Pub in Ballygurteen in West Cork to the Manor House at Mount Juliet, Co. Kilkenny, King House in Boyle, Co. Roscommon to The Barn, RoscommonTyrellspass.willbethe focus on Septem ber 11th at 9.30 pm on TG4 as Pauline joins a number of superb performers for a night of live music from King House in Boyle. Among the musical royalty on the bill are Matt Molloy and John Carty, while Pauline performs an emo tional version of Gorta na Móna Other musical highlights include a unique ensemble of seven female flute payers and Aoife performing with a wealth of local fiddlers calling themselves the Roscommon Rascals for one night only! Aoife’s excursions take her in search of Turlough O’Carolan, the godfather of harpists, as well as digging through centuries of history at Rathcroghan, and decades of coal-mining at Arigna. CentreintoO’ConnorDonalBoyle’sperformColeman
Local musicians to feature on TG4
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Songs and stories ‘from the hearth’ at Strokestown Park
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Location presenter Aoife Ní Bhriain with former coal miner Gerry Cullen at Arigna, Co. Roscommon. Roscommon musicians will feature on TG4’s Cúltír on September 11th Roscommon female flute players led by Catherine McEvoy, TG4 Gradam Ceoil recipient. Roscommon musicians will feature on TG4’s Cúltír on September 11th
Boyle singer-songwriter Donal O’Connor has returned to gig ging and will perform at Coleman Music Centre Theatre in Gurteen at 8.30 pm on Saturday, September 24thDonal is a Boyle native and a talented singer-songwriter who has built up an impressive reputation for himself over the years by writ ing wonderful original songs and performing superb live shows. Coleman Music Centre The atre are thrilled to have him join the centre again for another gig. Donal’s concerts are always inti mate and prove extremely popular with his audience. Tickets are available online at colemanirishmusic.com or by call ing the ticketline on 071 9182599. All are welcome; looking forward to seeing you there!
Lisa Lambe and company to Strokestown Park House and bring life back to the re nowned gallery NightVisitingkitchen”.willtake place from 8 pm until 10 pm on Sunday, September 18th, at The National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park, in the renowned gallery kitchen, with refreshments included on the night.Tickets must be pre-booked on StrokestownPark.ie, and cost €27.50 plus booking link. For more details on this event and others, including guided House tours, The National Famine Museum, and the gardens and woodland walk, visit StrokestownPark.ie.
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Pictured is the gallery kitchen in Strokestown Park House.
The National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park, is proud to present a specially commissioned event with Lisa Lambe, one of Ireland’s best-known per formers. Described by the Irish Times as “the finest singer and actor of her genera tion”, Lisa is an extremely talented musi cianLisatoo.has been commissioned by the National Famine Museum to share her work on the tradition of ‘NightVisiting’ or The Rambling House, to create a spe cial gathering of song and local lore for Strokestown House. Reconnecting us to the role that night-time social house vis its played in our oral traditions and in the preservation of our songs and stories, this project will culminate in a magical and intimate evening of songs, storytelling, music, around the hearth of the famous gallery kitchen in Strokestown House. In this version of NightVisiting, Lisa will be joined by collaborators, and renowned musicians such Roscommon-based fiddle player Sean Regan and guitarist John McLoughlin, alongside contributions from other guests on the night. John O’Driscoll (manager of Strokestown Park) said: “We are so excited to welcome
Pictured at Ballygar Carnival recently were Stephen Murray, Grainne Egan, Ryan Murray and Fiacra Temple. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh Pictured at Ballygar Carnival recently were Rosaleen Cunniffe, Niamh Langan and Zoe McGarran. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured at Ballygar Carnival recently were Stephanie and Peter Moran and Alan McGrath. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured at Ballygar Carnival recently were John O’Leary, John Looby, James Flynn, Pat Langan, Liam O’Malley and John Joe Kennedy. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured at Ballygar Carnival recently were Karen and Amy Ridge. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh Pictured at Ballygar Carnival recently were Hanna and Alison Corrigan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
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Pictured at Ballygar Carnival recently were Ciara Hannon and Kaylem Holian. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh Pictured at Ballygar Carnival recently were Seamie O’Kelly, Maggie Kinsella and Ben Coyle. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured at Ballygar Carnival recently were Nicola Naughton, Ellen Muldoon, Aoife Martin, Sinead Kelly, Laura and Eimear Shaughnessy. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
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‘Environmental Innovators’, the brand new Agri Aware Transition Year Programme, aims to gener ate an awareness of the many challenges facing our global food system.Thestudents who take part in the programme are tasked with propos ing sustainable food solutions for theAgrifuture.Aware is launching Envi ronmental Innovators nationwide, supported by BiOrbic Bioeconomy SFI Research EnvironmentalCentre.Innovators will introduce students to the various challenges that our environment faces due to the food system and also the challenges the food system creates for the environment. The programme consists of the four main chapters of Waste, Climate, Biodiversity and Land Use with interactive video, mapping and debate tasks offered throughout. The end-of-programme project ask is for students to propose their own ideas for the world’s future food system. Five group finalists will be invited to BiOrbic Bioeconomy SFI Research Centre at University College Dublin to tour the facilities and to present their idea to agri-food stakeholders. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to meet like-minded peers and demonstrate theirThelearning.Environmental Innovators finalists will present their proposi tions in January. The National Champions will receive a grand prize of €250 each. Alan Jagoe, Agri Aware Chairman, said: “Ireland is a world leader is sustainably farmed food. Through this programme, Transition year students will have the opportunity to seek out further sustainable food solutions as the world changes. “Environment Innovators is a programme we are very proud of given the pressures on global food supply.“Finally, all of us at Agri Aware would like to thank UCD and BiOrbic for their help in getting this programme to schools”. Derek O’Brien, Executive Direc tor of BiOrbic Bioeconomy SFI Research Centre said: “Now more than ever we need innovative think ing to address our most pressing environmental challenges”.
Cy O’Hara and Cleo Devito enjoying a cup of tea during the recent Woodland Festival at the Clonalis Estate in Castlerea.
Agri Aware challenge TY students to create sustainable food solutions
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Roscommon natives Sinead Flanagan and Alan Gibbons were recently recognised as the winners of the Class 13 category and the Irish Angus YDP Young Stock Person of the Year respectively, at the Irish Angus All-Ireland Championship, which took place at the Iverk Show on Saturday, August 27th, in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. The Class 13 category recognises Angus heifers born between 1st November 2021 and 30th April 2022. The Iverk Show features the largest cattle championship of the showing season, with the prize funds for the different categories totalling €36,500.
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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue this week concluded an agri-food trade mission to Japan and Singapore as part of his Department’s mission to South East Asia.
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Michael Flanagan (Irish Angus All-Ireland Championship Coordinator), Sam Comber (Competition Judge), Rob Farrell (Group Buying Director with Aldi), Roscommon native Alan Gibbons, Paul Matthews (ABP Food Group Livestock Manager), Lisa Dowd, and Sean Kilkenny (President of the Irish Angus Cattle Society) pictured at the Iverk Show in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue this week concluded an agri-food trade mission to Japan and Singapore as part of his Department’s mission to South East Asia.The Minister met with his counterparts in Japan as well as the CEO of the Singapore Food Agency in Singapore.Commenting on the trade mission, Minister Mc Conalogue said: “Japan, Singapore and the wider South East Asia are really important markets with educated and informed consumers. The markets are focused on securing high quality and safe food, a demand which matches the quality food produced on Irish family farmers. “Ireland’s relationships in the region are going from strength to strength. This trade mission has confirmed that the Irish agri-food sector is very well placed to meet the sophisticated needs of con sumers in these markets. The quality and safety of our world class food products are in high de mand. Irish exporters have
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McConalogue in trade mission to Japan and Singapore made significant gains in recent years in both these markets, developing rela tionships and reputations with key stakeholders –and there continue to be significant opportunities for Irish business in these high value markets”. The Minister said both his Department and Bord Bia were fully committed to continuing to build on the success of this most recent trade mission. In Singapore, the minister launched Irish participation in the Food Hotel Asia trade fair, the largest food and hospitali ty trade event in Asia. The minister had a number of high-level engagements with key trade customers of Irish food and drink in theFollowingregion. on from the launch of Irish beef in retail in Singapore, Mus grave Group has signed a new partnership deal to supply over 400 products from its SuperValu Own Brand range to Singa pore’s premium grocery platform, RedMart. Mus grave’s partners, Bord Bia and Enterprise Ireland, were key facilitators in finalising the agreement.
Pictured are Roscommon natives Katie Flanagan and her sister Sinead Flanagan, who was the winner of the Irish Angus YDP Young Stock Person of the Year.
Fitzmaurice: Banning oil and gas boilers would be ‘lunacy’
28 Roscommon People Friday 09 September 2022 FARMING & RURAL LIVING 1 Fry Place, Athlone, Co. Westmeath Telephone: 090 64 94311 Chartered Accountants & Statutory Audit Firm Our reputation has been built on client satisfaction Email: info@mcuddy.com Web: www.mcuddy.com MICHAEL CUDDY & CO Crean & Co Accountants & Tax Consultants Lanesboro Street, Roscommon. Tel. (090) 6626680 Email: info@creanaccountants.ie ‘Please shop local. When shopping online, support local businesses’ Cllr. Laurence FALLON Shop local, support local, stay local, stay safe! Ballagh, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon. Tel. 090 6488232 M: 086 8575512 E: cllrlfallon@roscommoncoco.ie Cllr.KEOGHJohn Rose Cloongowna,Cottage,Bealnamullia,Athlone,Co.RoscommonTel:0876440534cllrjkeogh@roscommoncoco.ie Gannon aGri ContraCtors Creggs, Co. Galway Telephone: 086 2538169 The Bank House, St. Patrick’s St., Castlerea Email: ggreene@gats.ie Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has criticised mooted Government plans to ban the installation of gas and oil boilers in new and existing homes as ‘lunacy’.Abanon boilers is understood to be one of a number of measures being finalised by the Government as it seeks to tackle the energy crisis. It would apply to newly-built homes from next year and to replacement installations in existing homes possibly as soon as 2025. “The
Senator encourages open dialogue on family farm transfer
Teagasc to host clinics
Cousins Brian, Roisin, Billy and Rebecca Dolan enjoying the 50th Roscommon Agricultural Show recently. Photo: Mick McCormack
Thecrisisariceheating,”theirspendingwithsqueezedMiddlenotproposalGovernment’sliterallycouldcomeataworsetime.Irelandisbeingfromeveryside30percentofhomes10percentofincomeonhomeDeputyFitzmausaid.“Spinningthismoveasresponsetotheenergyisdisingenuous.factssurrounding alternative air-to-water home heating systems are simple. If you don’t retrofit your entire home the airto-water systems currently available on the market will rob you on electricity.
“I honestly don’t know what departmentisMinister(Environment)(Eamon)Ryanthinking.Hisownadministers a Warmer Homes Scheme which currently supports retrofitting projects, 95 per cent of which install oil and gas heating systems. At present, the Department of Education will not give schools a grant to upgrade their heating systems unless they install a gas boiler”.TheIndependent TD said if the proposal were to be implemented it would “cripple ordinary people who are already struggling to“Honestly,survive”. If I thought for one second that this proposal made an ounce of sense I would have no hesitation in supporting it. But it simply doesn’t. Governments must govern with the consent of the people.“Thisproposal is an ex ample of the Government trying to rule with an iron fist. I’m sick and tired of the Green Party, with the support of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, imposing their nonsensical agenda on the people of this country in the name of progress”.
Senator Victor Boyhan, a member of the Oireachtas Committee on Agri culture, has urged farm families to plan ahead for the eventual transfer of the family“Familyfarm.farm disputes about inheritance and wills by their nature can be divisive”, he said. “When land has been held in the same family for generations, there is potential for arguments to become very unpleasant. “Deciding on succession is best done in an open, honest and transparent way – the earlier this is spoken about the better,” heSenatorsays. Boyhan said that what has surprised him is that many couples do not necessarily consult with each other when making a will in relation to the family farm. It also sometimes happens that even when the will is made and known, the surviving person then changes the will in favour of a different child or ben efactor, unbeknownst to the family. That outcome can be devastating for all involved.SenatorBoyhan is en couraging farm owners to engage with Teagasc who are organising a series of Family Farm Clinics fo cusing on the transferring of the family farm. Teagasc are hosting six clinics across the country which are designed to help farm families through the process and all aspects that need to be considered when transferring the fam ilyClinicsfarm. will run on Tues day, October 4th at the Radisson Blu Hotel (Let terkenny, Co. Donegal), Wednesday, October 5th at the McWilliam Park Hotel (Claremorris, Co. Mayo), Thursday, October 6th at The Mullingar Park Hotel (Mullingar, Co. Westmeath), Tuesday, Oc tober 11th at The Abbey Court Hotel (Nenagh, Co. Tipperary), Wednesday, October 12th at Char leville Park Hotel (Char leville, Co. Cork), and Thursday, October 13th at the Amber Springs Hotel (Gorey, Co. Wexford). Clinics will begin at 10 am. Attendance is free but pre-booking is essential. To register your place, visit teagasc.ie/farmtrans fer.
Roscommon People Chartered Accountants Finbar O’Reilly & Co. Ltd. Tel: 090 6630760 Abbey Street, Roscommon Reilly& Co. Chartered Certified Accountants l Book Keeping l Accountancy l Taxation l Auditing T: 094 9620920 – E: reillyacca@gmail.com Barrack St., Castlerea, Co. Roscommon FARMING & RURAL LIVING The Square, Roscommon, Your Proud Representative For Roscommon-Galway Tom CrosbyStrokestown/BoyleElectoralAreaMOBILE0866005530www.tomcrosby.iefacebook.com/tomcrosbytwitter.com/cllrtomcrosbyCathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Triplets Sam, Evie and Harry Walsh pictured with parents Deirdre and Damien at Elphin Show recently. Pic: Mick McCormack Ellie Quinn, Marie Murray, Blanca Martinez and Monica Gonzalez pictured at Elphin Show recently. Pic: Mick McCormack Smiling faces at Elphin Show Ella Scott, Liadh McLoughlin and Moya Kelly pictured enjoying Elphin Show recently. Helen Foy, Patricia Butler, Saoirse and Kevin McGlynn pictured at Elphin Show recently Pic: Mick McCormack Amanda, Grace, Naomi and Chloe Scanlon pictured at Elphin Show recently. Pic: Mick McCormack Donkeys Dinky and Mamie pictured at the recent Elphin Show. Pic: Mick McCormack Ann Marie Dolan and Andrew Healy pictured at Elphin Show recently. Pic: Mick McCormack A horse and carriage (and driver) pictured at Elphin Show recently. Pic: Mick McCormack Dogs and ducks pictured at Elphin Show recently. Pic: Mick McCormack
Taking a break at Elphin Show recently. Pic: Mick McCormack
Numbers of stock pre sented for sale continue to grow as we enter the month of September. Bullocks, heifers and weanling rings saw in creased lots on offer and overall the trade and pric es are holding well. The bullock ring saw prices reach €2,120 while the heifers topped out at €2,000. Dry cows made up to €2,500 and €3,100 was paid for a Charolais cow and her limousin heifer calf at foot. Spring ers made from €1,120 to €1,950 and calves/run ners made from €200 up to Sales€720. continue at Cas tlerea Mart today (Thurs day, 8th) with our weekly sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales
commence at 11 am with three rings in operation. The Monday Bullock Sale resumes next week (12th) while there are Monday and Thursday Show and Sales through out the month of Septem ber. Saturday Weanling Sales commence on Oc toberSample1st. prices for bull ocks: Lm 475kgs €1630, Ch 450kgs €1530, Lm 480kgs €1390, Ch 405kgs €1390, Lm 530kgs €1720, Lm 515kgs €1660, Ch 560kgs €1850, BBx 555kgs €1660, Lm 610kgs €1780, AA 780kgs €2120, Hex 705kgs €1850, AAX 655kgsHeifers:€1800.Chx 410kgs €1240, Ch 390kgs €1210, Lm 385kgs €1170, Lm 495kgs €1410, Sim 490kgs €1400, AA 790kgs €2000, Ch 695kgs €1870, AAX 625kgs €1650, Lm 485kgs €1350.
ICSA Animal Health and Welfare Chairman Hugh Farrell has said there is currently no agreement on who will pay for any additional mandatory TB test ing“Despiteintroduced.media reports stating the opposite, I wish to stress that no agreement on this issue has been reached,” he said. “I and other farm representatives attended at meeting of the Financial Working Group, a subcommittee of the TB Forum, on Tuesday (August 30th) where this issue was discussed. At no point was it agreed that farmers would be responsible for paying for any additional compulsory TB testing requirements”.Continuing,Mr. Farrell added: “ICSA has been consistent in its stance that farmers pay for one an nual herd test – and one test only. As far as we are concerned this is a fundamental principle of the TB Eradication Programme, and it must be maintained. Discussions are ongoing and ICSA will continue to insist that the cost of any additional mandatory TB testing must be covered by the Department. “We are also in a battle to get better rates for farm ers under the Income Supplement, Depopulation and Hardship Grant schemes as well as fighting to tackle the unfair caps on compensation payments. We are insisting that all these issues must be tackled together” he concluded.
30 Roscommon People Friday 09 September 2022 DRIVINGROSCOMMONSCHOOL0872295551 Learn to drive with Castlerea MART WATCH DRUMSHANBOMARTPLC License No. 003868 Tel: 071-9641116 or 071-9641117 Mobile: 086 8392568 Fax: 071 9641118 Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim Friday (Evening) 9th September at 7.00pm RING 1: SALE OF DRY COWS FOLLOWED BY SUCKLERS AND INCALF COWS RING 2: SPECIAL SALE OF FACTORY & STORE HEIFERS RING 3: SPECIAL SALE OF WEANLING BULLS FOLLOWED BY BULLOCKS SHEEP SALES EVERY THURSDAY AT 12 NOON SHOW AND SALE OF BREEDING EWES THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8th UPCOMING SALE DATES TUESDAY, 27TH OF SEPT AT 12 O’CLOCK SHOW AND SALE OF BULLOCKS TUESDAY, 4TH OF OCTOBER SHOW AND SALE OF WEANLING BULLS FARMING & RURAL LIVING DEAD & WORN-OUT ANIMALSWORN-OUT Contact TOM ROGERS Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Tel. (071) 96 34783 and (071) 96 33344 Your LOCAL Collector –– Guaranteed lowest price TELEPHONE: 094 9620300 Email: info@castlerealivestockmart.com Web: www.castlerealivestockmart.com Property Services Providers Licence No. 002249 For Enquiries Please Contact Mart Office Or Visit Our Website For Details. SATURDAY WEANLING SALES WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY 1ST OCTOBER. FORTHCOMING SHOW AND SALES: THURSDAY, 22ND OF SEPTEMBER: CONTINENTAL WEANLING SHOW AND SALE MONDAY, 26TH OF SEPTEMBER: CONTINENTAL BULLOCK SHOW AND SALE THURSDAY, 29TH OF SEPTEMBER: CONTINENTAL HEIFER SHOW AND SALE AND BELGIAN BLUE WEANLING SHOW AND SALE MONDAY, 3RD OF OCTOBER: ABERDEEN ANGUS BULLOCK SHOW AND SALE THURSDAY, 6TH OF OCTOBER: ABERDEEN ANGUS HEIFER SHOW AND SALE THURSDAY, 8TH SEPTEMBER: SALE OF BULLOCKS, HEIFERS, COWS, CALVES, RUNNERS AND WEANLINGS MONDAY, 12TH SEPTEMBER: BULLOCK SALE RESUMES ON MONDAYS
Submissions invited for Great Western Lakes consultation
With the deadline less than two weeks away, Inland Fisheries Ire land is urging interested parties to make submissions as part of a public consultation on the longterm management of the Great Western Lakes. The consultation began last Coveringmonth.Lough Arrow (in Sligo and Roscommon), Lough Sheelin (in Cavan, Meath and Westmeath), Lough Corrib and Lough Mask (in Galway and Mayo) and Lough Carra, Lough Conn and Lough Cullin (in Mayo), the draft plan aims to address some of the many factors that impact on the ecological wellbeing and status of native fish stocks. Speaking at the start of the public consultation process, Francis O’Donnell, CEO with Inland Fisheries Ireland, urged the public to participate by read ing the draft plan and making a submission.“It’sclearto see that all seven lakes share a series of pressures which are impacting on their ecosystem stability and na tive fish stocks. These include declining water quality, fisheries habitat loss, invasive species and the detrimental effects of climate change. These issues will be tackled through the various measures proposed in this draft plan.“We are urging anyone in Ro scommon with an interest in the Great Western Lakes, especially anglers, other users of the lakes or those that live nearby to have their say by making a written submission online before the September 20th deadline. Only written submissions, submitted to the consultation via the form, email or to the consultation ad dress will be considered”. The draft plan is available from the Inland Fisheries Ireland website at www.fisheriesireland. ie/westernlakesplan or by visiting Inland Fisheries Ireland’s offices in Galway, Ballina, Sheelin or Limerick. The deadline for making a submission is 5 pm on Tuesday, September 20th.
Dry cows: AAx 935kgs €2500, Ch 865kgs €2350, Ch 800kgs €2230, AA 800kgs €2180, AA 780kgs €2140, Fr 660kgs €1580, Hex 590kgs €1360, AA 600kgs €1320.Weanling bulls: Lmx 270kgs €930, Ch 245kgs €870, Ch 240kgs €860, Ch 245kgs €820, Ch 360kgs €1300, Lm 395kgs €1200, Ch 430kgs €1200, Lm 420kgsWeanling€1230.heifers: Ch 240kgs €780, Ch 250kgs €780, Lm 310kgs €1150, Ch 325kgs €960, Lm 350kgs €960, Ch 370kgs €920, AA 285kgs €680.
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Special Sale of Weanlings Also Suckler Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 8th
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West of Ireland Reg Pedigree Suffolk Sheep Breeders Club Est 1971 Sale of Pedigree Suffolks 4 Females & 32 Males Also Sale of Knockcrogery Ram Lambs Breeding includes prize winning Milford genetics- males and females. Superb lambs with excellent markings, weighing up to 75kgs. Sale at approximately 2.30pm after the Suffolk Ram sale There were increased numbers on offer again this week with a firm trade for all stock. Bullocks ranged from an average of €2.80 per kilo up to €3.57 per kilo. Heifers fetched from an average of €2.43 per kilo up to €2.60 per kilo. Dry cows averaged from €2.40 per kilo up to €2.96 per kilo. There was a good mix of customers in attendance and ac tiveThisonline.Friday (9th) sees a Special Sale of Heifers as well as bull ocks and dry cows. There were good numbers on offer at our Show and Sale of Spring Weanlings with a steady trade for both heifers and bulls. Heifer weanlings averaged from an average of €2.87 per kilo up to €4.84 for a Char X weighing 355kgs and fetching €1,720. Weanling bulls made from an average of €2.91 per kilo up to €4.26 per kilo.
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Special Sale of Heifers 81 Pens of Heifers on offer Also Bullocks & Dry Cows - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Friday, September 16th at 11 a.m.
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The Deputy President of ICMSA has called for the Eircode system of locationfixing to be extended beyond homes and busi nesses and into a national identification system for all landDenisholdings.Drennan said that it was becoming more and more obvious that farmers needed access to a digital area-identification system that would direct either the police or emergency medical services to the exact location they might beMr.required.Drennan, who also chairs the association’s Farm & Rural Affairs Committee, said that farms were now overwhelmingly ‘one-person’ operations and there were no longer colleagues or fellow work ers around who might be able to appreciate the gravity of a situation and render help to guide the emergency services. It in those circumstances, said Mr. Drennan, what was needed was an exact location identifier of ex actly the type that Eircode provided.“Wejust think it would be so much more convenient, say, in terms of delivery to a farmyard or location not adjacent to the farmer’s house. If we could change and extend the system to specific parcels of land then it would make the logistics of farming that much easier,” he said. “Irish farming is noted for its fragmented structure with many farmers having multiple parcels of land, in many cases quite small parcels of land. “With thetime,facilitaterequestingservicesemergencynowroutinelyEircodestoquickerresponseit’stimetoconsiderpossibilityofserious farm accidents becoming even more serious and fraught because the field or yard doesn’t have the code that can get the response there as fast as possible. “The same applies for the Gardaí and even com mercial concerns who ICMSA want Eircodes to be extended for land holdings increasingly look for this identifier. We think that this is a straightforward option. If it saves five min utes’ emergency response and somebody’s arm or leg – or even someone’s life –then wasn’t it worth it?”
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Gates open at 8 a.m. Saturday, September 10th at 12.30 p.m. Irish SuffolkSocietySheep
Also Heifers & Dry Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Monday, September 12th Tuesday, September 13th at 4 p.m.
There will be a Special Sale of Weanlings next Tuesday (13th) at 4 pm. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday). We had a large number of sheep on offer at this week’s sale of lambs and cast ewes. Prices for finished lambs peaked at €143 for 59kgs. Store lambs fetched up to €114. There were excellent quali ty ewe lambs on offer. Ewe lambs made up to €150 for 51kgs. The tops for stag ewes fetched €180. Please note all sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID Tag set. Next sale of lambs and cast ewes is Wednesday (14th) 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.Wehadsimilarnumbers on of fer at our weekly sale of breed ing sheep on Saturday last. Trade was a bit easier for breeding ewes with a steady trade for breeding Hoggetshoggets. ranged from €125 up to 2-year-olds€260 made from €145 up to €200 and 3-year-olds made from €135 up to €180. Sales con tinue for breeding this Saturday (10th) at 11 am. The mart will also host the West of Ireland Pedigree Suffolk Sheep Breeders Club’s sale of pedigree Suffolks at 12.30 pm this Saturday. The sale in cludes four females and 32 males and Knockcroghery ram lambs. Also the prize-winning Milford genetics with both males and females. Superb lambs with ex cellent markings, weighing up to 75kgs. Sale at approximately 2.30 pm following the Suffolk RamSamplesaleprices for dry cows: Char X 860kgs €2440, Lim X 810kgs €2400, AAX 870kgs €2280, Lim X 795kgs €2200, AAX 780kgs €2190, Char X 770kgs €2120, Lim X 730kgs €2060, AA 745kgs €2000, BBX 780kgs €1880, Char X 585kgs €1600, PT 705kgs €1970, Lim X 550kgs €1600. Bullocks: Char X 810kgs €2600, Lim X 770kgs €2440, Char X 800kgs €2420, Char X 675kgs €2400, Char X 835kgs €2270, Lim 715kgs €2120, Char X 630kgs €2100, Lim X 620kgs €1930, 3 Char X 591kgs €2000, 2 Char X 545kgs €1950, AAX 645kgs €1790, 4 Char X 567kgs €1840, Char X 495kgs €1680, Lim X 595kgs €1720, Lim X 495kgs €1490, Lim X 480kgs €1360. Heifers: Char X 680kgs €1750, Char X 615kgs €1600, AAX 580kgs €1470, AAX 600kgs €1460, AAX 520kgs €1170, AAX 355kgs €860, AAX 355kgs €880, AAX 345kgs €810. Weanling heifers: Char X 355kgs €1720 - €4.84 per kilo, Lim X 425 kgs €1620 - €3.81 per kilo, BBX 365kgs €1570 - €4.30 per kilo, Char X 455kgs €1500 – €3.29 per kilo, BBX 415kgs €1400 - €3.37 per kilo, Char X 400kgs €1360 - €3.40 per kilo, Simm 310kgs €1200 - €3.87 per kilo, Simm 345kgs €1200 - €3.47 per kilo, Lim X 350kgs €1000€3.17 per kilo, Char X 305kgs €900 - €3.24 per kilo. Weanling bulls: Lim X 525kgs €1740 - €3.31 per kilo, BBX 470kgs €1720 - €3.65 per kilo, Lim X 395kgs €1600 - €4.05 per kilo, Lim X 425kgs €1600 - €3.76 per kilo, Char X 400kgs €1520€3.80 per kilo, Char X 385kgs €1440 - €3.74 per kilo, 2 Lim X 397kgs €1280 - €3.22 per kilo, Char X 280kgs €1080 - €3.85 per Charkilo, X 265kgs €1130 - €4.26 per kilo.Ewe lambs: 51kgs €150, 50kgs €150, 45.6kgs €140, 49kgs €140, 47kgs €136, 48kgs €135, 42.7kgs €133, 43.2kgs €133, 41kgs €132, 44.7kgs €130, 41.5kgs €130, 38.7kgsFinished€121.lambs: 59kgs €143, 56kgs €142, 54.5kgs €140, 48.2kgs €138, 48.1kgs €136, 48.7kgs €135, 49.6kgs €134, 46.4kgsStore€133.lambs: 38.7kgs €114, 41.5kgs €112, 40kgs €110, 35.5kgs €107, 37.6kgs €107, 35.3kgs €104, 34.6kgs €104, 35.6kgs €102.
Friday, September 9th at 11 a.m.
The Deputy President of ICMSA Denis Drennan
Sgt. Maura McGarry, Ms. Louise Fitzpatrick, Ms. Chloe Slattery and Garda Tanya Duffy pictured at Lough Key Forest Park ahead of the Castlerea District Open Day on September 17th. To mark the Centenary Year of An Garda Síochá na, Castlerea District is hosting an open day at Lough Key Forest Park on Saturday, September 17th from 2 to 4 pm. This event will showcase the National Services in cluding the Air Support Unit, Water Unit, Mount ed Unit, Dog Unit, the Garda Band and Choir, Roads Policing Unit along with local Gardaí from the Castlerea District. Crime Prevention and Road Safety advice will be dis seminated on the day. The RSA will be in at tendance with their ‘Inter active Shuttle’, which is an educational road safety ex perience. This is a superb learning tool to get across important and life-saving road safety messages in a highly memorable way. There will also be a stand from the ‘John McGah ern Barracks’, Cootehall, Boyle where writer John McGahern lived with his family while his father was the serving Sergeant there, which is now a museum operated by a lo cal voluntary community group. All are welcome on the day.
Ellie Jane Carthy, Ciara Carr and Jessica Doran pictured receiving their Leaving Certificate results at the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon on Friday last. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin
This week, Cathal Meares of RE/MAX Team Ear ley is delighted to present a prime farm of approxi mately 52.28 acres to the market, for sale by private treaty. Comprised in Fo lio RN34960, this farm is located just off the R368 Fourmilehouse to Strokes town route, offering quality lands in one holding. Standing on the farm are two stone barns, along with a two-bay hayshed, cattle crush and pen. There are also an additional four acres (approximately) of bog lands set out in four differ ent locations, at Coggalbeg and Ballinderry. Services for these lands include mains water and ESB. The purchase of these lands would offer all farm ers a great opportunity to acquire lands in the highlyregarded farming area of Fourmilehouse. The loca tion and potential of these lands makes this a very attractive property to come on the Offersmarket.and viewings for this prime property are now being invited. Legal: Peter Jones Goff Street Roscom monFor(090-6626925).furtherdetails or to arrange an appointment to view, please contact RE/ MAX Team Earley, Stone court Roscommon on 0906626579, email teamear ley@remax.ie, or log onto teamearley.ie. Contact auc tioneer Cormac directly on 086-3519492.
Right: Cousins Anna Campbell and Aoibheann Whelehan pictured at the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon as they collected their Leaving Certificate results on Friday last. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin
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Cormac Sheehy of RE/MAX Team Ear ley is delighted to present to the market, for sale by private treaty or auction later, one of the region’s most iconic residential seven-day licenced premises, Garvey’s Pub,ThisBallintubber.pristinegoing concern property is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout with the benefit of a sevenbedroomed living accommodation of approximately 2,000 sq. ft. and approxi mately 8,000 sq. ft. of character commer cialFamilyspace. owned for approximately 80 years and one of only two pubs in the vil lage, Garvey’s is sold with the good will of established trade and potential. This truly is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a turnkey, established and famous property and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell.
A renowned worldwide character en tertainment venue, set in the midst of an award winning village, steeped with his tory and bursting with community spirit, and incorporating the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, success on the GAA field and numerous tidy village awards etc., Ball intubber enjoys archaeological groups vis iting from the USA and other countries on research projects of medieval settlements for approximately four or five weeks each year.Viewings strictly by appointment only with the sole selling agents. AMV: €350,000.Forfurther details or to arrange an ap pointment to view, please contact RE/ MAX Team Earley, Stonecourt, Roscom mon on 090-6626579 or Cormac on 0863519492, email teamearley@remax.ie or log onto www.teamearley.ie.
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32 Roscommon People Friday 09 September 2022 News/PropertyPeople
Iconic Ballintubber pub for sale with RE/MAX Team Earley Prime farm new to the market in Fourmilehouse
33Roscommon People Friday 09 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 086Cathal1409158086Cormac3519492NEWTO 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:€100.00PERWEEK
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 The Auctioneers now invite all offers to sell
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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.
RE/MAX Team are delighted to present to the market a selection of new homes in the Lios Na hAbhainn development at Rooskey, Co. Roscommon. The development combins 3 & 4 bed roomed semi detached homes set in an exclusive enclosure, just minutes from the mesmerising River Shannon. These stun ning homes create the perfect harmony between modern luxury and the traditional pleasures of a waterside town. Each home at Lios Na hAbhainn has been created with modern family life in mind. Fluid living spaces and fitted kitchens are bright and inviting, ideal for family gettogethers of all sizes. In contrast, bedrooms and bathrooms feel private and restful, your very own sanctuary after a busy day. The show home interior at No.13 reflects todays modern lifestyles in a new era when people are spending more of their valuable time at home. These homes are particularly bright and spacious, which allows great flexibility to live and work from home in perfect comfort. No.13 at Lios na hAbhainn comes to the market in show house condition, with a private rear garden, open plan living space, neutral colour scheme throughout, three bedrooms, two bath rooms, living room, kitchen/dining area over 934 sq.ft approx. This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase from a selection of six quality new homes in the Lios na hAbhainn development at Rooskey Co. Roscommon. The Auctioneer now invite viewings, contact the office
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
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.
3 & 4 B/R 2 STOREY SEMI DETACHED RESIDENCES LOCATED AT LIOS NA HABHAINN, ROOSKEY, CO. AMV:ROSCOMMONFROM€180,000
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I, Niall Martin, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for development at this site at, Athlone Driving Range, Carrowmurragh, Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon, N37FN53. The development consists of works to extend the existing golf driving range facility to provide additional associated services to include: (a) Provision of indoor practice facility (b) Golf Swing Video Analysis facility and Equipment storage accommodation (c) Video Analysis Room and Office (d) All ancillary and associated site improvement and development works
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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. 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. Signed: Niall Martin
We, Ciara Donnellan and Martin Murray are applying to Roscommon County Council for permission to retain as constructed storage/ domestic sheds at Ashdale, Roxborough, Co. Roscommon. F42FP21 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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A submission or observation in relation to the further information may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 not later than 2 weeks after the receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice by the planning authority. There will be no fee payable on a further submission if it is accompanied by a copy of the acknowledgment of a previous submission/observation.
UnitSigned:5,Ballypheason House, Circular Roscommon,RoadF42 C982. Ph: 090 6634365 Mob: 087 8228529 E: james@jlce.ie & aaron@jlce.ie ArchitecturalWeb:www.jlce.ieDesigns – Consulting Engineers
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We, Eugene Boland and Zoe Shine intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct single storey dwelling, domestic garage, effluent waste water treatment system and percolation area, associated site development works and services at Garrynagawna, Cloonown, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural + Design Services Ltd. FallonArchitectsAvenue, Roscommon. Phone: 090 6626974 Mobile: 086 8115449 E: gaynorarchitects@gmail.com The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.
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I, Therese Kenny, hereby give notice that I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission to retain existing garage/store/turf shed and all associated site works at Cloonlee, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon, Lo-HomesSigned: Mobile:Co.Tonamaddy,LimitedCreggs,Roscommon.0868551835
I, Olvan McDermott am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission to construct dwelling house along with domestic garage, new treatment system and percolation area and all ancillary site development works at Drishaghaun Townland Frenchpark 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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The development will consist of the demolition of elements of the existing dwelling and outbuildings, the construction of a new single storey extension, new private water well and new wastewater treatment system with tertiary treatment system together with all associated site development works.
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Development consisting of change of use of existing garage premises to HCV & NCT Test Centre, retention of store and paint shop and demolition of same to facilitate the change of use of existing premises, associated services and site development works. Significant further information, details and revised plans have been submitted to the Planning Authority, Roscommon County Council 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.
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I, Enda Stephens, hereby give notice that I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission to construct extension to rear elevation and renovate existing dwelling house, raising and replacing existing roof and install a septic tank system and percolation area and all associated site works at Creevyquin, Co. Roscommon. Lo-HomesSigned: Mobile:Co.Tonamaddy,LimitedCreggs,Roscommon.0868551835
We, CUBIS Systems Limited, intend to apply for Permission for (i) The removal of the existing roof over the main factory, area 2,300sqm and (ii) The Installation of a new roof and roof lights. The insulated roof panel will include an integrated Solar Panel System. This will consist of approximately 687 no. Solar Panels and associated equipment. Panels to be mounted on roof space and to cover a roof area of 2,300sqm, along with all other associated site works at Carrownabrickna and Lisnacroghy or Gallowstown Townland, IDA Roscommon Business and Technology Park, Racecourse Road, Roscommon, 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 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. CollinsSigned:Boyd Engineering Ltd. Engineers & Architects Galway Email:Fax:Ph:Co.Roscommon,Road,Roscommon.(090)6634421(090)6634423info@collinsboydeng.com
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FallonArchitectsAvenue, 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.
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 in writing to the authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such 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.
I Charlie O’Neill intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to convert attic of my dwelling house to living accommodation, and construct veranda at gable of dwelling house and all associated works at Corry Td., Carrick-on-Shannon, 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 a 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 subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
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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 in writing to the authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such 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.
TRACINGANCESTORSIRISH I am trying to locate the Irish Ancestors of Mary Fannon, the daughter of John Fannon and Jane Fallon, baptised 24th April 1837, (sponsors: Patrick Mally and Mary Cunnan). Found in Roscommon RC Baptisms, vol. 1, p272. If anybody has information on my ancestors, can you please contact me at the below email or postal address. I would be very grateful for any information, anyone may have.
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I, Helen Cosgrove T/A Hollyhocks Playschool & Creche am applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission and retention permission for the following: 1) Permission to amend site boundaries and site layout along with change of use of adjoining domestic house to Playschool –Afterschool facility and carry out all ancillary site works to include alterations to existing site entrance along with creation of additional hard surface and carparking areas to rear. 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.
We, Regina and Stephen Farrell, intend to apply for permission for development at this site at Rinnagan, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon.
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North West Parents and Friends Association is a Voluntary Organisation providing person centred services for children and adults with special needs and their families.
• Kind, friendly and responsive to the needs of children
WESTWARD SCANIA Scania Importer - Ireland Parts Department Adviser / Warehouse Operative
• Manage and process Spare Parts returns & Service Exchange Parts.
We are currently inviting applications for the below positions.
• Sick Leave Benefit (based on length of service).
Charity Number: CHY 7369 NORTH WEST PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION SLIGO & LEITRIM.
• Ordering stock.
• Must have a strong command of the English language (both verbally and written).
Essential Criteria: • Minimum QQI/ FETAC Level 5 in Childcare • Minimum 1 Year experience in a busy childcare environment • Garda Vetting Required Person Specifications: • Ability to work as part of a team • Ability to ensure the health & safety of children at all times
• Person Centred Planning.
• Eligible to work in Ireland.
Interested Applicants should apply with letter of application and CV to: Cathy Maye, HR Officer, N.W.P.F Association, R.S.W., Cleveragh Industrial Estate, Sligo or e-mail: cathy.maye@nwpf.ie Closing Date for receipt of applications is Friday, 30th September 2022.
NWPF are an equal opportunities employer.
positions must supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda Vetting Form. For more information on our Services please visit www.nwpf.ie.
• Person Centred Planning.
NORTH WEST PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION SLIGO & LEITRIM.
• Full Clean Driving Licence and willing to drive the company vehicle. • Eligible to work in Ireland.
Role: AIM Support Worker, working alongside our experienced ECCE Team. Responsible for assisting in developing and coordinating support to children participating in ECCE setting.
Interested applicants should send in completed Garda Clearance Form with letter of expression of interest and CV to: The Manager, Roscommon Community Preschool, 18 Henry Street, Roscommon F42 X292 or roscommonpreschool@gmail.com Closing Date for applications is Friday, 23rd September Roscommon Community Preschool is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
1pm-4pm Monday – Friday Term Time Only For the preschool year 202 2-2023
• Identifying & Organising Parts for Workshop and Retail Customers.
• Ordering stock.
• Goods inwards & Stock Control including binning of parts and inventory control
The candidate will work as part of a team in the parts sales operation with particular emphasis on meeting customer and dealer requirements in a timely and efficient manner. Applicants must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate must demonstrate that they have the skills and enthusiasm to fulfil this role as detailed below.
• All mandatory training provided.
• Knowledge/experience of Menu Planning and household budgeting.
• Driving & Forklift Licence an advantage. Salary commensurate with experience and comprehensive training will be given to successful candidate. candidate Please email C.V to PJ.Kelly@westwardscania.com Closing date for applications is the 23rd September, 2022.
• Paternity Leave Benefit.
• Good attention to detail.
• Experience of working with Adults and/or Children with Intellectual Disability /Autism.
• All mandatory training provided.
• Salary ApplicantsProtection.forallN.W.P.F
Westward Scania is based in Strokestown since 1959 and is the distributor of Scania products in the Republic of Ireland since 1976. Scania is a leading manufacturer of heavy trucks, bus & coaches and Scania Power Solutions engines. In addition Scania offers and sells a broad range of service related products and financial services.
• Picking, Packing & Invoicing of Scania Dealer orders.
Essential Criteria Desirable Criteria
• Must have a strong command of the English language (both verbally and written).
Applicants for all N.W.P.F positions must supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda Vetting Form. For more information on our Services please visit www.nwpf.ie Interested Applicants should apply with letter of application and CV to: Cathy Maye, HR Officer, N.W.P.F Association, R.S.W., Cleveragh Industrial Estate, Sligo or e mail cathy.maye@nwpf.ie Closing Date for receipt of applications is Friday, 30th September 2022. NWPF are an equal opportunities employer. Charity Number: CHY 7369
• Full Clean Driving Licence and willing to drive the company vehicle.
Support Worker, working alongside our experienced ECCE Team. Responsible for assisting in developing and coordinating support to children participating in ECCE setting.
• Picking, Packing & Invoicing of Scania Dealer orders.
• Dealing with phone enquiries from Retail Customers.
Job Title: Care Assistants Location: St. Ciaran’s Services (NWPF), Carrick On Shannon & NWPF Services, Sligo Town Contract: Permanent & Locum
• Experience of working with people with a range of support needs to include behaviours of concern.
• General warehouse duties. Requirements.
The candidate will work as part of a team in the parts sales operation with particular emphasis on meeting customer and dealer requirements in a timely and efficient manner. Applicants must be able to multi task in a fast paced environment. The successful candidate must demonstrate that they have the skills and enthusiasm to fulfil this role as detailed below.
• Team player. • Able to work on own initiative.
Roscommon Community Playgroup CLG, RCN 20029777 18 Henry Street, Roscommon, F42 X292
• Excellent communication skills and telephone manner
• Good attention to detail.
• Currently hold or in the process of completing a FETAC/QQI Level 5 (Major Award) in a relevant Healthcare course.
• Maternity Leave Benefit.
• Knowledge of HIQA regulations & New Directions.
• Salary Protection.
• Team player. • Able to work on own initiative.
• Manage and process Spare Parts returns & Service Exchange Parts.
WESTWARD SCANIA
Essential Criteria
Westward Scania is based in Strokestown since 1959 and is the distributor of Scania products in the Republic of Ireland since 1976. Scania is a leading manufacturer of heavy trucks, bus & coaches and Scania Power Solutions engines. In addition Scania offers and sells a broad range of service related products and financial services.
• Dealing with phone enquiries from Retail Customers.
North West Parents and Friends Association is a Voluntary Organisation providing person centred services for children and adults with special needs and their families.
We are currently inviting applications for the below positions.
• Good communication skills, fun loving and active • Ability to work on own initiative Desirable: • First Aid Responder Training (Level 5) • Tusla Always Children First Foundation Training Subject to Garda Clearance, please email for a blank Garda Clearance form. Job description available upon request.
• Goods inwards & Stock Control including binning of parts and inventory control
Roscommon Community Playgroup CLG, RCN 20029777 18 Henry Street, Roscommon, F42 X292 Phone: (083) 305 6686/ (090) 6627208 Email: roscommonpreschool@gmail.com PART TIME AIM SUPPORT WORKER POSITION (Full time position may become available) 1pm-4pm Monday – Friday Term Time Only For the preschool year 2022-2023
Dealing with Truck and Bus/Coach customers, duties will include:
Staff Benefits
PART TIME AIM SUPPORT WORKER POSITION (Full time position may become available)
EssentialMinimumCriteria:
Requirements: • PC literate.
• Ability to work using own initiative.
• Computer Skills (Proficient in Microsoft Office).
• Experience of working with people with a range of support needs to include behaviours of concern.
Desirable Criteria
• Currently hold or in the process of completing a FETAC/QQI Level 5 (Major Award) in a relevant Healthcare course.
• Company Pension Scheme.
Phone: (083) 305 6686/ (090) 6627208 Email: roscommonpreschool@gmail.com
Dealing with Truck and Bus/Coach customers, duties will include;
• PC literate.
• Excellent communication skills and telephone manner.
• Driving & Forklift Licence an advantage. Salary commensurate with experience and comprehensive training will be given to successful candidate. Please email C.V to: PJ.Kelly@westwardscania.com Closing date for receipt of applications is the 23rd of September, 2022.
Location: St. Ciaran’s Services (NWPF), Carrick On Shannon & NWPF Services, Sligo Town Contract: Permanent & Locum
• Employee Assistance Programme • Maternity Leave Benefit. • Paternity Leave Benefit. • Sick Leave Benefit (based on length of service).
• Safeguarding of Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse training, First Aid/FAR training, Moving and Handling training, Food Hygiene training, Children First training.
• General warehouse duties.
Staff Benefits • Company Pension Scheme.
To work with Adults and Children with varying degrees of Intellectual Disability/ Autism in Day/Residential/Respite Services. Successful candidates will be expected to work hours which may include day time hours, evenings, night duty and/or sleepover duty to include weekends. Hours of work will vary.
• Knowledge/experience of Menu Planning and household budgeting.
• Knowledge of HIQA regulations & New Directions. • Ability to work using own initiative. • Computer Skills (Proficient in Microsoft Office).
• Identifying & Organising Parts for Workshop and Retail Customers.
• Self-motivated.
• Experience of working with Adults and/or Children with Intellectual Disability /Autism.
QQI/ FETAC Level 5 in PartsChildcareDepartment Adviser / Warehouse Operative
Job Title: Care Assistants
• Self motivated.
To work with Adults and Children with varying degrees of Intellectual Disability/Autism in Day/Residential/Respite Services. Successful candidates will be expected to work hours which may include day time hours, evenings, night duty and/or sleepover duty to include weekends. Hours of work will vary.
• Assessment and Management of Risk.
• Safeguarding of Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse training, First Aid/FAR training, Moving and Handling training, Food Hygiene training, Children First training.
• Employee Assistance Programme
38 Roscommon People Friday 09 September 2022 Classifieds To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie Appointments
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The Roscommon People is Roscommon’s most popular newspaper Thanks to our loyal readership, we have by far the largest circulation in the area… and a growing digital audience We are Roscommon’s only locally-owned newspaper As we are now providing multimedia services, we’re interested in expanding our team across our traditional and digital media platforms While journalistic experience and/or knowledge of digital media are desirable, we are also open to giving people their first step into the media industry Enthusiasm and a good work ethic are qualities we particularly value!
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l Ensuring damaged products are dealt with appropriately
Warehouse Operatives
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Closing date for applications is Wednesday 21st September
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On the First Anniversary of our beloved son Cormac, Padraic and Siobhán and the extended Brehon and Cattigan families, wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation of the love and support shown to us on our heartbreaking loss. We will be forever thankful to our extended families, neighbours and many friends. We thank our wonderful neighbours and friends who called with food and offers of help during the long wait to have our darling son home to us. To all the people who called to our home and offered words of sympathy and support and all those who sent Mass cards and enrolments, sympathy cards, phone calls, letters, floral tributes, lit candles and left condolences on RIP.ie We would like to thank Ceara, Cormac’s soul mate and all of Cormac’s wonderful friends who travelled to be with us and offered their support and are still helping to keep Cormac’s memory alive through their contact. Bus Eireann Athlone and the HSE West Merlin Park, we thank you for your understanding and accommodation of our circumstances and our sincere thanks also to the drivers who kept the show on the road for us. We thank Fr. Dan Udofia, Fr. Larry Behan, Fr. Michael Donnelly and Fr. Eamon O’Connor for all their support and for the beautiful Funeral Mass making it so meaningful and personal to Cormac and for officiating at the graveside. Thank you Sean and Aileen Toolan for all your help with preparing the Church for Cormac’s Mass. Thank you to Eimear and Andrew Reynolds for such beautiful music and song in the church. It really lifted our spirits on such a painful day. Thank you to Dr. Brendan Crosbie, Dr. Cyril Crosbie whom Cormac attended during his short life and who have been great friends to our family since Cormac’s passing, we are eternally grateful. We also extend our thanks to all the staff at Castle Street Surgery for all your help to Cormac during his time attending the surgery. Thank you to Anne Harlow florist for the beautiful floral arrangements which were made exactly to our wishes. Thank you to all our neighbours who took care of traffic management at our home as Cormac lay in rest and also on the morning of the funeral as we took Cormac to Curraghroe Church. Thank you to our wonderful neighbours and family for their hard work in preparing Cormac’s final resting place in Cloontuskert Cemetery. It meant so much to us to have neighbours and family look after that for us. To all the people who stood on the roadside as Cormac left his home on the way to Curraghroe Church and also stood on the roadside as Cormac was taken to Cloontuskert we thank you for being there for Cormac’s final journey. A special thank you to St. Faithleach’s GAA club for your support. Thank you to Mike and Angelina Fahey for providing a beautiful meal after the funeral and Month’s Mind Shepherd’sMass.
Nicola Tully for the beautiful way the live streaming was portrayed, thank you.
When it rains look for rainbows When it’s dark look to the stars.
The family of the late Josephine (Josie) Lohan, Victoria Square, Ballygar, Co. Galway would like to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us following the recent sad loss of our dear mother. We offer our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, neighbours, and well wishers who visited our home, telephoned, sent Mass Cards and messages of condolences and attended Josie’s Removal/Funeral.
BREHONCormac Doughill, Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon Who passed away on the September 10th 2021
Enormous thanks and gratitude to our lifelong family friend and GP – Dr. Martin Daly, whose very presence cured most of Josie’s ailments, words will never thank you enough for the exceptional care, professionalism, and kindness shown to Josie and indeed to all of us.
Month’s Mind Mass will be held in Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 10th of September at 7pm. Footprints In The Sand One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life, for each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord.
Please accept this acknowledgement as a gesture of our profound appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions.
Anniversary Mass will be held in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Friday, 9th September at 11am.
CARROLLK.D.SharonLisheen,Co.Williamstown,Galway (5th Anniversary)
To our medical team, in Ballygar, to the nurses, Ada, and her team in the Medical Hall thank you.
Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s 10thGlenamaddyChurch,onSaturday,Septemberat7pm.
The Department of Foreign Affairs, Spanish Authorities, Aer Lingus and anyone who was involved with the repatriation of Cormac we say a big thank you for making his journey home as easy and as quick as Wepossible.willbe forever indebted to everyone who came to our aid at such a heartbreaking time and you all know who you are . The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions.
To the gravediggers, our friends and neighbours who prepared Josie’s final resting place and adorned it with beautiful flowers – thank you all. Thanks to David Moran for his help, professionalism and sensitive handling of all the arrangements. Thanks also to the Mattie McDonagh Centre Group, who prepared the Centre beautifully, also with a lovely floral display, to Delicious Catering, and all the volunteers who helped serve the meals, thank you.
THANKSGIVINGS M cDERMOTTNiall Ard Coman, Roscommon (5th Anniversary) Who died on 8th September 2017. We think of you in silence we often speak your name but all we have are memories and your photo in a frame. Your resting place we visit and place flowers there with care but no-one knows the heartache as we turn and leave your there. Loved always by his mother Mary and sisters Clodagh and Sile, brother-in-law Niall and family.
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This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it, “Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why when I needed you most you would leave me”.
JosephineLOHAN(Josie) Victoria Square, Ballygar, Co. Galway Who passed away on the 10th August, 2022
THANKSGIVING PRAYER Sincere gratitude to the Sa cred Heart, Blessed Virgin, St. Padre Pio, St. Anthony, St. Martin and all the Saints for favours granted.
Funeral Home, we thank you for the use of your Aidanpremises.TullyFuneral Director - words cannot express our sincere gratitude for all the help and support that you gave to us during our heartbreak and the personal care and attention to detail that made everything so perfect for Cormac’s funeral.
Who sadly died on the 13th of August 2022. The family of the late Paddy Walsh wishes to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who sympathised and supported us during the recent passing of Paddy. We would like to thank all who called to our home, attended the wake, funeral and burial. Thanks to our friends, neighbours, all who travelled long distances, sent Mass cards, sympathy cards, telephoned, and left messages of condolences on RIP.ie. Thanks also to Yvonne Donoghue, Liam McNeill and the Casey family. A special word of appreciation to Fr. Kevin Fallon for the beautiful Funeral Mass and Homily and to everyone who participated in the Mass. Thank you to the vocalist and organist for such beautiful singing and music. Thank you to Bill Haugh for playing at the Thankscemetery.to Smyth’s Funeral Directors for their professional handling of the funeral arrangements and kind support during this difficult time. Finally as a family, we would like to take the opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the staff and care team in RSG, RHS, Family Care Ireland, Doctors and Nurses at Roscommon University Hospital, Dr. David Harrison and the Public Health Nurses, for their ongoing incredible care throughout our Dad’s illness.
Cormac’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 10th in St. Cecilia’s Church, Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon at 12.30pm
In loving memory of Sharon who passed away on 15th September 2017. We can’t have old days back, when we were all together, but secret tears and loving thoughts, will be with us forever. Sadly missed by her Mam, Dad, sisters, brother-inlaws, nieces and extended family and friends.
Thank you to all who brought food and refreshments to the house. Thank you to Fr. Breslin for attending our home for blessings and prayers, and for a lovely Funeral Mass. and to Fr. Louis who also visited Josie. Thanks to Bernie Moran, Tomas Kenny, Ursula McDonnell and Sinead Cruise for the beautiful singing and music in the church and graveyard.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.
Josie’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Saturday the 10th of September at 12 o’clock – midday. Ar dheis De go Raibh a hAnam
The Lord replied, “My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footrpints. it was then that I carried you.”
FINNEGANM.J. Knockroe, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Who died on 24th September 2009. Rest in Peace (13th Anniversary)
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the souls of Kitty Nerney Elphin who died on September 11th 2011 and her husband Jack, who died on September 19th 1970 Sadly missed and fondly remembered by their family Masses offered FIORENTINI (nee Curley) Bridie Tobberconnor, Rahara and Cheltenham, England (11th Anniversary) 24th September 2011 CURLEYBridget Tobberconnor, Rahara (14th Anniversary) 11th September 2008
Thank you to the gravediggers who prepared John’s final resting place with such care and attention.
Month’s Mind Mass will be held at Kilmurry Church, Co. Roscommon on Sunday, 18th September at 10 am.NERNEYKitty&Jack Elphin, Co. Roscommon (11th and 52nd Anniversaries)
NERNEY (8th and 49th Anniversaries)
Kathy’s son Eoghan, sister Mary, brothers Michael and Tom, sisters-in-law Bernie and Susan, nephews and nieces and extended family would like to thank all those who sympathised with us on our recent bereavement. Thank you for all the cards/Mass cards, letters, texts, and flowers. Thank you to all those involved in Kathy’s medical Ourcare.thanks to Gaynor’s Funeral Directors for their kindness, support, and professionalism. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Lovingly remembered by Mary and family. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea on Saturday, 10th September at 8pm.
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As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deep appreciation and thanks.
THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of 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 favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publi cation and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. M.B. THANKSGIVINGS
Thank you to Adrian, Dermot and staff of Cox’s Steakhouse for providing a beautiful meal and a place to come together.
In loving memory of our dear Eilish, who God called home on 1st September 1996 Her life a beautiful memory, her absence a silent grief. Forever missed by her sister Aine, brother John , Auntie May extended family and many friends.
Anniversary Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Derrane on Saturday, 10th September at 7pm.
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KILLIANEilish Hollywell, Roscommon (26th Anniversary)
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Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am in a thousand winds that blow, I am the softly falling snow. I am the gentle showers of rain, I am the fields of ripening grain. I am in the morning hush, I am in the graceful rush. Of beautiful birds in circling flight, I am the starshine of the night. I am in the flowers that bloom, I am in a quiet room. I am in the birds that sing, I am in each lovely thing. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there. I do not die. Mam, our love is with you too. Anne, Mike, Eugene and Joe.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the souls of Kitty Nerney, Elphin, who died on September 11th, 2011 and her husband Jack, who died on September 19th, 1970 Sadly missed and fondly remembered by their family. Masses offered.
Remembering you is easy, we do it most days. It is the heartache of losing you that will never go away.
On the First Anniversary of John’s passing, we his family wish to express our gratitude to all who supported us at the time and since our loss, especially our extended family, neighbours and friends. We remember with gratitude everyone who visited our home, provided food and refreshments and who stood on the route of John’s final journey and outside the church for his Funeral Mass and burial. Your presence was very much appreciated. Thanks to all who sent Mass cards, phoned, sent messages, expressed condolences online, travelled long distances and to all who could not attend but watched the Funeral Mass online.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis First Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Anne’s Church, Slatta on Saturday, 10th September at 7.30pm.
A little whisper on a September morning, you heard a gentle call. You took the hand of Jesus, and quietly left us all. Our memories are our Godfromkeepsake,whichweneverpart.hasyouinHiskeeping,wehaveyouinourhearts.
Special thanks to Dr. Rogers and Dr. Hardiman for their care over the years and a particular acknowledgment to Brigid Farrell and John Muldowney, we really appreciated your support.
The Holy Sacrifice of Mass has been offered for your intention.
Loved and remembered by daughters: Mary, Ann, Veronica and sons-in-law. Loved and remembered always by your daughter Francesca, sisters Mary, Ann Veronica and brothers-inlaw. May you Rest In Peace In loving memory of our dearest mother and sister. Mc
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MONTH’S MIND MASS DUNNE (née Keane) Catherine (Kathy) Naomh Ide, The Walk, Roscommon
LOUGHLINJohn Knockhall, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon and formerly Shanmullagh, Ballinamuck, Co. Longford Who died on 8th September 2021
A special word of thanks to Fr. Evaristus for celebrating the Funeral Mass, Lorna for the lovely music and singing during the Mass, Patrick for having everything so well organised in the church and Nicola for live streaming the Funeral Mass. Thank you to Aidan and family from Tully Funeral Directors for their support, guidance, professionalism and attention to detail throughout.
Cherished memories of a dear husband, father and brother. Loved and remembered by his wife Bridie, son Mark and daughter sisters.in-lawdaughter-in-lawJacqueline,Lisa,son-David,brothersand
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Clooneen, Athleague, Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary) Who passed away on the 10th September 2021
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Anniversary Mass for Joan will be held in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Tuesday, 13th September at 11am. Also remembering Aaron, Seamus Comiskey on his First Anniversary on the 11th September.
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In memory of Brian who passed away on 11th September 2007 If love could have saved you Brian, you would have lived forever.
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UNFAILING 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. A.M.K.
In loving memory of Kieran, who died 10th2012September Just a prayer from the family who loved you just a memory fond and true in our hearts you will live forever because we thought the world of you. Loved and sadly missed by Peggy and family.
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MichaelHigginsandKathleen Ballybeg, Tulsk, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
Sadly missed and always remembered by their family.
Sadly missed by Gerry, Helena, Ellie-Ann and Katie. Anniversary Mass in Kilglass Church on Sunday, 11th September at 10.30am.
Love from grandchildren.ConorKevin,Brendan,grandchildrenyourJillian,Paul,Nicola,Thomasandandallyourgreat
BrianKING Ballyfeeney, Kilglass, Co. Roscommon (15th Anniversary)
CARROLLThomas Kiltoom and AthloneMonksland (3rd Anniversary)
We sat beside your bedside, our hearts were crushed and sore, we did our duty to the end till we could do no more. In tears we watched you sinking, we watched you fade away and though our hearts were breaking, we knew you could not stay. You left behind some aching hearts, that loved you most sincere, we never shall and never will, forget you, Father dear. Sadly missed by your loving daughter Sharon and Brendan.
Third Anniversary Mass at St. Mary’s Castlerahan,Church,Co.Cavan on Saturday, September 10th at 6.30pm.
LOHANPaddy Racecourse Road, Roscommon (14th Anniversary)
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God saw you getting tired, “Come to Me”. With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away, although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
COMISKEYJoan Who passed away on 13th September 2019 (3rd Anniversary)
Anniversary Mass in Cloverhill Church on Saturday, 1st October at 7pm.
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THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of 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. N.G.
A heart too gentle, a mind too deep, a beautiful soul, forever asleep. Eyes full of sparkle, a heart full of love, now shining brightly from Heaven above. Will those who think of Joan today, a little prayer to Jesus say. Dearly loved and missed everyday by her husband Seamus, daughters Natasha and Jackie, son James, sonsin-law Noel and familyEoghanShea,Emily,grandchildrendaughter-in-lawFrancie,Aishling,Rebecca,Evan,Laura,Aoife,great-grandchildandextendedandfriends.
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Anniversary Mass in St. Catherine’s Church, Killina on Saturday, September 10th at 8pm.
FALLONKieran Clooneenbane, Roscommon (10th Anniversary)
JP’s Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday, 10th of September at 7pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague, Co. Roscommon.
In loving memory of Michael Higgins who died on December 1st, 1988 and his wife Kathleen (nee Brady) who died on July 15th 1994. Will those who think of them today, a little prayer to Jesus say.
Lovingly remembered by Bríd, Shane , Kelly, Ryan, Ciara, Alan, Linda and extended family.
As ye were, ye will always be. Treasured forever in our memories.
The rolling stream of life rolls on, but still the vacant chair recalls the love, the voice, the smile of the one who once sat there. In loving memory of our dearest Grandtom.
THE MIRACULOUSPRAYER 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. A.C.
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Dad silent thoughts of time together leave memories that will last forever. Your loving son Rory.
THANKSGIVINGSFLYNN Jack and Maureen Late of Grange, Four Mile House, Co. Roscommon In memory of Jack, who died on 2nd July 2004 and his wife Maureen, who died on 3rd September 2010
NOVENA TO ST. JUDE O Blessed St. Jude, Glorious Apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus. The name of the traitor has caused you to be forgotten by many, but the Church honours and invokes you as the Pa tron of Hopeless Causes, of matters despaired of. Pray for me, who is so miserable. I implore of thy particular privilege to bring visible and speedy help where help is most despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need, that I may receive the consultations and suc cour of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and suffering, particularly (re quest). That I may bless God with thee and all blessed throughout eternity. I prom ise thee, O Blessed Judge, to be ever mindful of this great favour and I will never cease to honour thee as my special and powerful Patron and do all in my power to encour age devotion to thee. Amen. Thank you, St. Jude. Say for nine days and publish. N.G. 66 090 6634633 or by along with your name and contact details, to Roscommon People, Abbey RoscommonStreet, Don’t worry if you do not have a credit card. We value your business over the years and will make arrangements at a later stage.
May he Rest in Peace Anniversary Mass in St. Brigid’s Four-Mile-HouseChurch,on Friday, 21st October at 8pm.
Dad still loved, still missed, gone yet not forgotten. From your loving son Declan, Carole, Ray and Shannon.
Anniversary Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Four Mile House on Sunday, 11th September at 11am. Our Lady of Knock pray for them.
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Cycling Lecarrow man wins A4 Charleville event
43Roscommon People Friday 09 September 2022 Sports PEOPLE GAA Fixtures Friday, September 9th U-20 FC Division One Semi-Final At Ballyforan: St. Brigid’s v Gaels.Roscommon8pm U-20 FC Division Three At Strokestown: Kilbride v St. Michael’s. 8 pm At Tarmonbarry: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Western Gaels. 8.15 pm U-20SeptemberSaturday,10thFCDivisionOneSemi-Final At Kilbride: Pádraig Pearses v Boyle. 7 pm U-20 FC Division Two (4 pm) At O’Rourke Park: Michael Glavey’s/Éire Óg v Oran/St. Croan’s At Abbey Park: Elphin-Ballinameen v Kilmore/ Shannon Gaels.
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Congratulations to Lecarrow man, Ronan McSweeney (Blarney CC), who won the A4 Charleville TwoDay cycling event in County Cork last weekend. Ronan won following a break away on the second day when he went clear by a minute, pulling back a 20-second gap to the Stage 2 leader.
Congratulations to St. Coman’s’ Carragh Kennedy, who is the new 60x30 Ladies Minor AllIreland champion. She overcame the gallant challenge of Clare’s Leah Minogue in an excellent en counter in Carragh’s home court last Saturday. Carragh is pic tured with Dessie Keegan, Presi dent of Irish Handball.
job Roscommon GAA are yet to appoint a successor to former senior football manager, Anthony Cunningham.
The third secret of Fatima was hardly as guarded as the possible identity of the new Roscommon senior football manager as speculation continues into who might replace Anthony Cun ningham.Despite reports that he is not inter ested in the job former Kilmore and Roscommon player Don Connellan remains at the centre of speculation. He is highly regarded in Galway due to his work with Moycullen over the past five years, during which he steered them to a historic first ever success in the Galway Senior Foot ball Championship in 2020. Also in the frame is Pádraig Pearses manager Pat Flanagan, who has been nominated by the south Roscommon club. His experience managing Of faly Westmeath and Sligo makes him a very experienced campaigner. There has also been some specula tion that former Roscommon man ager Fergal O’Donnell might be approached to return but that seems unlikely at this stage. Other names such as defeated Mayo candidate Mike Solan and former Gal way manager Kevin Walsh have also been floated. But it would appear that there are no other obvious candidates in the frame at the time of writing. The third round of games in the senior and intermediate championship will be held next weekend (17 and 18th) and one would presume that the pow ers that be would be anxious to make an appointment as soon as possible.
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There is cross channel racing on ITV3 today from Doncaster, five races, and one from Epsom in the afternoon with all seven races, on the allweather, at Southwell in the evening, all are racing league handicap races. Tomorrow there are five races from Doncas ter again on ITV3. On Saturday, seven races will be covered by ITV and Virgin Media 1, four from Doncaster including the St Leger, two from Ches ter and the Irish Champion Stakes from Leopard stown. On Sunday, there are five races from The Cur ragh and three from Musselburgh on ITV. RTÉ are covering races from both Leopardstown and the Curragh this weekend.
The winners of the Seniors’ Cap tain’s Prize (Sean Martin) held on Thursday last were as follows: Over all: Barry Donnellan 42 points; 2nd: Gerry Emmett 41 points; 3rd: Mi chael Gallagher 40 points; 4th: Tom my Kenoy, 39 points; Category 1: Albert Hogg 37 points; Category 2: Dermot McNamara 38 points; Cat egory 3: John Burke KV 37 points; Front 9: Gerry Fitzgerald 22 points; Back 9: Sean Gilmartin 21 points; Nearest the Pin (8th): Ken Moran; Nearest the Pin (13th): Johnny Mar tin. Castlerea Breege Cullen won the Josephine’s Fashions sponsored competitions with 39 points followed by Elizabeth Devine on 38. The Hesters’ Golden Eagle competi tion was won by Deirdre Hawkshaw with 23 points, and Teresa Meaney (41 points) followed by Mary Finan (38) were the winners of the Kelly Henry Medical competition. Pauline Glynn (23) and Teresa Meaney (22) took the honours in the Cunnane Insurance competition and The Cosy Bar Comp was won by Margaret Waters (22) followed by Elizabeth Devine (21) and Catherine Collins (21). Margaret Waters was again victorious in the Triest Press. Well done to the winners and our gratitude to the sponsors.
Last Friday, racing at Kilbeggan opened with a win trainer Emmet Mullins and jockey Donagh Myler as So Scottish won the Sean Hughes Memo rial Maiden Hurdle at 6/4f from 5/2 giving punters a flying start. The second, the Adare Manor Opportunity Hurdle provided local trainer Ciaran Murphy’s Innisfree Beauty with a win in the hands of Jack Foley at 18/5 and backed from 13/2. The third, the Pat Doyle Memorial Maiden Hurdle was won by Country Queen ridden by Davy Russell for Gordon Elliott who got up in the last strides to beat the fa vourite Carrera and Danny Mullins. Liam Cusack’s Ballyglass Beauty gave young claimer Adam Ellis his first win on the track in the Celebrating The Life Of Sean Daly Memorial Handicap Hurdle. The Mullingar Beginners’ Chase provided an other local trainer with a win as Adrian Murray’s Sargent Lightfoot opened his career over fences with a win for jockey Denis O’Regan, having won over hurdles here in July. In the penultimate, the Kilsaran Handicap Chase, Cormac Farrell’s Il Courra, fourth last month behind Arrycan here last month, reversed the form winning by 3l under Paddy O’Hanlon. A Pro/Am bumper brought the Kilbeggan sea son for 2022 to a close, with Moonovercloon win ning for Matthew Smith under his son James who beat 50/1 shot Court Cian. Hard to believe that the Kilbeggan season is over…roll-on next year! Also last Friday the Ulster Cesarewitch Handi cap was won by the favourite Sheishybrid trained by Noel Meade and ridden by champion jockey Colin Keane. Racing News Tragedy struck Irish racing again on Sunday at pony racing on Rossbeigh Beach in Co. Kerry when the mount of Jack de Bromhead fell, the 13-year-old receiving fatal injuries. The young rider came from a family steeped in horse-racing, his father, Henry, is Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National-winning trainer. Jack was riding at the Glenbeigh Festival and died following his mount’s fall in the fifth race. Our sincere sympa thies to his father Henry, his mother Heather and his siblings, twin Mia and Georgina and extended family. Wesley Joyce, the apprentice that was injured in a fall at the Galway Festival, is making signif icant progress and will, hopefully, be discharged from hospital this week. The 19-year-old 7lb claimer will then have to go through a rehabili tation programme. Joyce’s mount, Red Heel, had been in front when unseating Joyce into heavy traffic at a road crossing where he suffered a num ber of serious injuries to his chest, to his larynx and lungs, ribs, and collarbone. Wishing him a full and speedy recovery. The inaugural Barney Curley Charity Cup to raise funds for Direct Aid for Africa, which Curley set up in 1996, will take place at Bellew stown’s next meeting on September 28th. The teams will be captained by Willie Mullins and Frankie Dettori. Two teams of seven riders will take part in two races, sponsored by Gannon City Recovery & Recycling Services Limited and The Gallagher Group. Points will be awarded to the first eight-placed horses on a result-based scale, with the team accruing the most points across the two races winning the Charity Cup.
Competition Time Tickets for Roscommon on Monday 26th September are still up for grabs this week and we want to know what the name of Roscommon Racecourse is? Answers as usual please on a postcard to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon or by email to tomred17@gmail.com by 5 pm, Wednesday, September 21st, and as always do not forget to include your name, address, and a con tact phone number with all competition entries. As usual all tickets will have to be collected in the office in Abbey Street.
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Our Silver Medal winner for 2022 is Teresa Meaney and our Bronze Medal winner is Kathy Burke. We wish them well as they represent the club in Claremorris on September 13th.
Roscommon Well done to both teams who com peted in the AIG All-Ireland finals in Tramore last week. The Men’s Bar ton Shield team lost to Castleknock in the All-Ireland quarter-finals on Thursday. Simon Walker, Enda Daly, David and Allan Hill gave their all for Phelim Henry’s team but it just wasn’t to be.
Boyle At the time of going to press, Pat Conroy (88 points) was the lead ing contender for Boyle’s Golfer of the Year prize. He leads Charlie O’Donnell by just seven points. Jim Callery is third on 78 while Vin cent Egan (73), Ciarán Beirne (71) and Mark O’Donoghue (71) follow closely.Ciarán Beirne won the Men’s 18hole competition on the weekend of the 28th, just beating Tadhg Lowe on countback. Charlie O’Donnell wasMeanwhile,third.
The Ladies’ Senior Cup team en joyed a great win over Laytown & Bettystown in Friday’s quarter-final but lost out to Douglas in the last four with the match finishing on the 19th.A great performance by Olivia Costello, Sinead Benedetti, Ruth Lennon, Blaithin O’Brien and Paula Quinn and everyone on the panel. Thanks to manager Annie Timothy and her team for all your time over the last few months. Everyone in the club is very proud of both teams. Next up for our Ladies’ Senior Foursomes team are the All-Ireland Finals in Slieve Russell next week end. On Saturday, September 10th, our Ladies play Royal Tara. Wish ing our Senior Foursomes panel and management the best of luck. Back at the clubhouse, Enda Daly (70) was the winner of the Senior Scratch Cup. Simon Walker was runner-up (74) and Francie Grehan was third (73 nett). The Junior Scratch Cup was won by Mark Cunniffe with 74 while John McHale was second (74) and Matt Farrell was third (67 nett). Clement McCormack was the Intermediate winner with 80 followed by Kevin Glynn (82) and Gerry Finn (70 nett). The Minor competition went to Liam McNeill (86) followed by George Bannon (86) and Tommy Murphy on 70 nett. Meanwhile, Antoinette O’Donnell (45) won the Ladies’ 18-hole com petition on August 30th while Sarah Burke won the 9-hole (22). The Sen ior Ladies’ on Thursday was won by R. JonathanMcGarry-Lynch.Hehir won the Men’s competition on Wednesday last with 42 points and F. Nally (41) won the Senior Men’s the following day.
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congratulations to Ni all Kennedy’s Connacht Shield team who chalked up another win, this time against Swinford Golf Club. Boyle lost one of their three home games but Shane O’Dowd and Cil lian Doyle hit good form in Swin ford to cancel out that loss before Boyle won two more games at home to progress to the next round.
At the presentation, principal of Roscom mon CBS Kevin Scollan and vice principal Francis Ferguson spoke, as did members of the Mahon family and the outgoing Presi dent John F Hanley and Captain Seamus O Donghaile. The MC for the night was Al bert Looby. The incoming Captain for next year is John Carr while Liam McNeill will be next year’s President. The results were: 1st nett (Gerry Mahon Cup): Liam McNeill 43 points; 2nd nett (Union Cup): John McHale 42 points; Cap tain’s Prize: Seamus Byrne 40 points; Presi dent’s Prize: Michael McHale 40 points; 1st gross (Tony Kearney Cup): Mark Cunniffe 34 points;, Category 50-60 years (Gerry Dolan Cup): Seamus O Donghaile 37 points; Over 60s (Bill Hourican Shield): Tommy Murphy 39 points; Category 18 to 30: Mark Kearney 37 points; Front nine: Mike Connaughton 20 points; Back nine: Eddie Connaughton 21 points; Visitor’s prize: Deirdre Walsh 37 points.
by Tom Red Racing this weekend starts this afternoon on the beach with the annual visit to Laytown with a flat card starting at 4.50 pm. There is national hunting racing tomorrow evening in Ballinrobe at 3.50 pm. Saturday and Sunday sees the Irish Champi ons Weekend with the very best of Irish flat racing at Leopardstown on Saturday and the Curragh on Sunday. On Saturday, there are two group 1 races, the Irish Champion Stakes and the Matron Stakes con fined to fillies with two Group 2 and one Group 3 contest away at 1.30 pm. On Sunday, there are four Group 1 races at The Curragh, the Flying Five Stakes, the Moyglare Stud Stakes, the National Stakes, and the final classic of the year the Irish St Leger, first race at 1.15 pm. Punchestown race on the level on Tuesday and racing to the west at the Cleveragh in Sligo on Wednesday with an all-chase card. The ante-post favourite for the Doncaster St Leger, New London at 5/6, tops 11 confirmed for Saturday’s race. Both Ralph Beckett’s Haskoy, Detorri booked, and Kevin Philippart de Foy’s El Habeeb have been supplemented for the Classic.
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David Egan rides the second favourite for Roger Varian, Eldar Eldarov, at 4/1 but all will find the odds-on favourite Charlie Appleby’s New London hard to beat. There are three Irish contenders, Aid an O’Brien’s Bluegrass and Emily Dickinson, and Paddy Twomey’s Irish Derby third French Claim. New London to win from Eldar Eldarov and Ryan Moore’s O’Brien selected.
The first Roscommon CBS Past Pupils Un ion Golf outing in three years was held at Roscommon Golf Club on Saturday last (September 3rd) and it was a huge success with 56 players taking part. A new trophy in honour of the late Gerry Mahon, who was secretary of the society for a number of decades, was donated by the Mahon family for the overall winner and the top prize went to Liam McNeill who had an excellent score of 43 points.
Wednesday’s Ladies’ prize went to Sheila Richardson with 39 points. Brendan Connolly topped the lead erboard in the AWGS last week with 36 points and Margaret Geoghegan won the Ladies’ 18-hole Stableford last Tuesday with 45 points. Paula McClean was runner-up just one point behind. The 9-hole competi tion was won by Mary McHale with 21 points and Anne Marie Hynes took Saturday’s competition with 18. Finally, Nora St. John (31 points) was the winner of the ’97 Club com petition on Thursday last with Deir dre Connolly second (30) and Anna Walsh third (29).
Il Courra, blue, takes the lead over the last under Paddy O’Hanlon from Arrycan.
Athlone PJ Lenehan won the Plumbers’ Competition on August 29th with 29 points while Denis O’Sullivan won the Wednesday Open with 43.
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The Hollywood Bar Superleague con cluded this past weekend, with the Cup and Shield finals down for decision. Kieran McCormack came out on top 6-4 in the Shield competition following a thrilling final against Ken Turkington. McCormack had beaten Krzysztof Wesolowski 4-1 in the quarter-final be fore dispatching Mark Finneran on a scoreline of 5-3 in the semi-final. For his part, Turkington narrowly de feated Jimmy Owens 4-3 in their quar ter-final before displaying his class in a 5-0 victory over Eoin Byrne in the semifinals.
Well done to Jonathan Greene (aged 10) from Roscommon town, who won our recent poster competition. Jonathan has received a prize for his artistic endeavour. On the field… The Boys’ U-16 team cruised to the three points at home to Skyvalley Rovers. The Girls’ U-16 team were on the road and lost out to the same opposition.Inthedivisional cup, two of the three Boys’ U-14 teams were in ac tion. Town I were away to Ballinagare while Town III entertained Shiven Rovers in their quarter-final first legs. At U-12 level, Town I were at home to Ballinagare while Town II were away to Cloonfad United - also in the divisional cup competition. The Boys’ U-11 EL1 side won on penalties against Glen Celtic while the EL2 side lost out to Strokestown United. The two CL sides have match es on Friday evening. The games also continue for our teams at U-7 and U-9 levels as we enter the final phase of the domestic underage season. Credit to the players, coaches and other volunteers for their time, dedi cation and energy on and off the pitch and to the support of parents as our teams take to the field every day of the week to represent their local com munity - C’mon the Town! Shop Around…
Kilcoyne lines out for Connacht Connacht U-18s and U19s trained in Creggs RFC last week in preparation for their final round Inter pro game against Munster in UL last Sunday. Creggs RFC’s Lee Kilcoyne lined out for the Connacht U19s. Although leading 17-10 at half-time, Con nacht failed to score in the second half and Munster pushed ahead eventually winning 26-17.
Last week, we gave you these clues to guess the person…I was born in 1985. I made my debut for my third club against Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium. Answer: Cristiano Ronaldo.
Pictured is Hollywood Bar Superleague winner Kieran McCormack with runner-up Ken Turkington.
The Roscommon & District Football League kicks off this weekend with a number of mouth-watering games down for decision on opening day. Champions Boyle Celtic get their season underway against Moylough ’79 on Friday night and they will be hoping to lay down an early marker before their main rivals take to the pitch on Sunday afternoon. On Sunday, Castlerea Celtic host Moore United while Ballinasloe Town face a tricky opening against the vis iting Skyvalley Rovers. CP Ajax and Ballaghaderreen FC play host to Kilkerrin United and St. John’s Athletic respectively.InDivision One, Ballymoe FC open their campaign against Dunmore Town in Ballymoe. Elsewhere, there is speculation that former Roscom mon United star Vando will come up against his old club when he lines out for Ballinagare Manor United.
commencesTraining for new season Mini Rugby is expected to start back on Saturday, September 24th at 10 am while the U-13s and U-14s are training on Saturdays at 11 am and 10 am respec tively. The U-15s train on Wednesdays at 7 pm, while the U-16s are back next Tuesday (13th) at 8 pm. The U-17s and U-18.5s are back this evening (Thurs day) at 7 pm. All new play ers and coaches welcome.
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Ballinasloe Town B and Cam Celtic are also in ac tion as they look to make home advantage count against Dysart FC and Cloonfad United.
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Connacht squad trains in Creggs Connacht held a private Bundee Aki pictured at Connacht training in Creggs last Friday. Roscommon Town’s Poster Competition winner was Jonathan Greene, aged 10. Soccer season kicks off this weekend
Congratulations to Roscommon United who captured the RDFL Masters Cup following a thrilling final replay win over Glen Celtic at Lecarrow recently. The decider finished 2-2 after extra-time with both sides playing their part in an entertaining encounter. United’s goals came from Markim and Romario. Goalkeerper Colm Noone was the United hero in the pen alty shootout as he saved the decisive spot kick to clinch the club’s first ever piece of silverware.
Turkington started brightly in the decid er but it was McCormack who raced into a 3-1 lead thanks to his consistent darts.
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Creggs Firsts enjoyed a Cawley Cup second round win over Dunmore last weekend. training session at Creggs RFC last Friday as prepara tions continued for the start of the new rugby season. The session allowed the Connacht stars to sample Creggs’ 4G pitch as the Sportsground is currently installing a similar surface. The full coaching team of Andy Friend, Peter Wilkins, Mossy Lawler and Colm Tucker were present to put the players through their paces. Creggs National School were invited along and the children were de lighted to see Irish inter nationals such as Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen as well as Creggs’ own Denis Buckley. Both management and players were impressed by the 4G surface and are now looking forward to the new season.
Turkington never gave up and tied the game up at 3-3 to leave it in the melting pot heading into the seventh leg. The pair exchanged legs in the eighth and ninth but McCormack held his nerve to clinch the Shield with scores of 140 and 100 and some steady scoring in the 10th and final leg. Roscommon Darts expressed sincere gratitude to players as well as The Holly wood Bar and its staff for their continued support and sponsorship of the event.
Friday,FixturesSeptember 9th Norio’s Premier Division Boyle Celtic v Moylough ’79. 8 pm RDFL First Division Ballymoe v Dunmore Town. 8 pm Sunday, September 11th Norio’s Premier Division (2 pm) Castlerea Celtic v Moore United Ballinasloe Town v Skyvalley Rovers Ballaghaderreen FC v St. John’s Athletic CP Ajax v Kilkerrin United RDFL First Division (11 am) Ballinasloe Town B v Dysart FC Cam Celtic v Cloonfad United Ballinagare Manor United v Roscommon United Masters Cup winners!
Roscommon United Masters managers Richie Evans and Darren Mainwaring pictured with Gearoid, Odhran and Eanna Daly following the Masters Cup final at Lecarrow recently.
Creggs off the mark in Cawley Cup Cawley Cup (Round Two): Dunmore RFC 10 Creggs RFC 20. Creggs Firsts got off the mark in Cawley Cup last Sunday when they de feated Dunmore RFC 20-10 in TheDunmore.game changed pace early on when the Dunmore winger received a straight red card. After swapping penalties, Brian Diffley played a captain’s role in Creggs player Lee Kilcoyne lined out for Connacht U-19s last week against Munster.
scoring a try before halftime. The second half start ed better with Ronan Cahill getting Creggs’ second try, which was converted by Mark Purcell. Now leading 15-3, a neat chip by outhalf Brian Cleary sent Eo ghan Coyle in for Creggs’ third try in the corner. Creggs took their foot off the gas in the latter stages and the hosts scored seven points to put a gloss on the scoreboard by the final whistle. U-15s travel to Galway Creggs’ U-15s travelled to Galway to take on Cor inthians last weekend as preparations continue for the new season. 28 players took part in three 20-min ute challenge games.
‘B’ champion when she was beaten by Wex ford’s strong Cliodhna O’Connell. Siobhan’s preparation wasn’t as thorough as normal, but it certainly didn’t show in the first game as she went toe to toe with the powerful Slaneysider and showed her now famous coolness under pressure to come from behind and take a tight first game 21-19.
Roscommon GAA issued a state ment condemning the incident while host club St. Aidan’s vowed to coop erate fully with any investigation. Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers also released a statement calling on the GAA to investigate the matter swiftly and fully. “Any individual found responsible for deliberately harming a match of ficial needs to be held to account,” he“Mysaid.thoughts are with the referee who was hurt in the incident and I wish him a speedy recovery. “Referees are central to sports and participation in our games simply cannot happen without them. “A strong message must go out that abuse of match officials is complete ly unacceptable and will not be toler ated by anyone in our game. “Referees must be respected and protected in all our sports”. Meanwhile, in his weekly column in the Sunday Independent, formerDerry footballer and ex-RTÉ pundit Joe Brolly called for the “toxic cul ture” to change. Tweeting on Sunday, Brolly called on Roscommon referees to “strike until the end of the season”. “Without games to play or watch, we will soon realise our volunteer referees are priceless, deserving of our respect and protections. We should all be ashamed of ourselves,” heRoscommonwrote. referee Brendan Healy also took to Twitter in support of the Referee’s Committee decision to withdraw services from last week end’s“Thegames.message is getting lost on peo ple who think this is solely about last Wednesday’s incident,” he wrote.
“It’s about the culture that exists nationwide that allows for referee abuse and intimidation to be the norm.“Ifit saves one referee from being physically or verbally abused, then it’s a success. If not, then I don’t know where the GAA are going”.
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Unfortunately, that was as good as it got for Siobhan, as Cliodhna increased the tempo and power and even Siobhan’s excellent court cov erage couldn’t deal with her opponent’s precise ball placement.
The next few minutes were evenly fought before Carragh’s constant power finally began to wear down the brave challenge of Minogue. Some su perb volleying and round the wall shots punctuated with a few classy kills finished the game off 21-13 for a great win and a fitting reward for a player who has worked very hard on improving her skills and composure over the last few years. How other Roscommon players fared Earlier on the same bill, Siobhan Treacy lost out in her bid to become 60x30 Ladies Junior
Lisacul’s Denis Creaton faced very strong opposition in his 60x30 Masters ‘A’ final in the shape of Offaly’s David Hope. Hope is a very fit, experienced player and his left-handed style gave Denis problems from the off. It must be said that Denis had chances to make it slightly closer but on the day nothing he tried seemed to come off. As is his nature, Denis kept trying to the bitter end, but Hope won quite comfortably, 21-2, 21-9.
“The Referee’s Committee feel that this action is necessary to strongly con demn any form of violence, aggression or abuse towards match officials in the GAA.“Roscommon GAA strongly con demns any behaviour that puts any of our match officials at risk”. All matches due to be played last weekend have now been rescheduled.
Following on from the Referee’s Committee meeting, Roscommon Camogie took the decision to post pone all championship fixtures last weekend and released a statement condemning “any behaviour that puts any of our match officials at risk”. Meanwhile, St. Aidan’s GAA Club said it would cooperate fully with the Roscommon GAA investigation into the“St.incident.Aidan’s GAA Club is currently investigating an incident that occurred during an U-17 championship game on our club grounds on Wednesday even ing,” the statement began.
Thankfully Carragh pulled a game that could have gone either way out of the bag and nicked it 21-20. Carragh started the second superbly and went 9-0 up, but a change of tactics from Minogue, where she served straight and low down the left, reaped instant dividends. Though Carragh was returning the serve the returns weren’t as effective as before and Minogue was able to take advantage and got back level at 11-11.
O’Connell played with a lovely Wexford big alley style and the longer the game went on the more dominant she became. The Wexford girl won the second 21-7 and was a decisive 11-4 winner in the tie-breaker. St. Coman’s’ Glen Walsh was the unlucky loser in the tightest match of the weekend when he was agonisingly beaten by Tipperary’s Paddy Delaney in the 60x30 Masters ‘B’ singles final. Played in the famous old court in Crinkle, Co. Offaly this match was as close as it gets and on another day Glen could have emerged victorious. The two players were very well matched and right throughout there was never more than a few aces between them, but when the dust settled, the Tipp man emerged victorious, 21-19, 19-21, 11-6.
DAN DOONER All Roscommon men’s and ladies’ senior, intermediate and junior football championship matches were postponed last weekend as the county’s referees withdrew their services following the incident in Ballyforan which saw one of their colleagues hospitalised. The U-17 championship match be tween St. Aidan’s and St. Dominic’s, played on Wednesday, 31st of August, was abandoned after referee Kevin Naughton was injured. Video footage circulated on social media showed a man (not a player) encroaching on to the pitch shortly after the throw-in for the second half. The footage then shows the referee slumped on the pitch, appar ently unconscious. Mr. Naughton was taken by ambulance to hospital before being released on Thursday. Referees met with County Board of ficials following the incident and con firmed they would not be officiating at last weekend’s matches. Roscommon GAA confirmed they were conducting investigations into the incident. A statement from the County Board, released last Friday, read: “Ro scommon GAA have been informed by the Roscommon Referee’s Committee that they are withdrawing their services for all matches scheduled in the county for today, tomorrow and Sunday.
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“First and foremost, our thoughts are with the referee, and we wish him a speedy recovery. We would also like to thank the medical personnel who as sisted him following the incident. “The club will cooperate fully with the Roscommon CCC (Competitions Control Committee) and Roscommon GAA in their investigation into the matter.“We will not be making any further comment at this time”. While Roscommon Gardaí confirmed they were making enquiries into the in cident, it is understood that there will be no formal investigation unless the injured party makes a complaint.
Concerned officials gather around referee Kevin Naughton as he receives treatment after an alleged assault during a minor match in the county last week.
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St. Coman’s’ Carragh Kennedy is the new 60x30 Ladies Minor All-Ireland champion. She overcame the gallant challenge of Clare’s Leah Minogue in an excellent encounter in Carragh’s home court last TheseSaturday.two met previously in an U-16 All-Ireland semi-final in Leah’s home court of Tuamgreaney with Carragh prevailing in a three-game thriller, so another tough match was expected – and it certainly lived up to expectations. Carragh was a little sluggish at the start and went 0-8 down, but once she started volleying the Ban ner girl’s serve she started making inroads. Carragh also began to make more use of her excellent power and soon the scores were level at 9-9. However, true to form, the athletic Minogue never let Carragh pull away and there was never more than two points in it for the remainder of the game.
Roscommon referees withdraw services after colleague assaulted
There has been widespread condem nation of last week’s incident at a Roscommon U-17 Football Cham pionship match in Ballyforan which led to a referee being hospitalised and the subsequent postponement of matches in men’s and ladies’ football and camogie last weekend.
Trials and tribulations of a young grassroots referee
As a young player of both Gaelic football and soccer, I was highly critical of referees. Nothing irritated me more than a referee who didn’t know the rules, or how they were applied. It was a sure bet that after a divisive game you could find me in the dressing room, ranting to anyone who would listen about technicalities, ‘what if’ scenarios, or a decision I thought the referee had got wrong. While some people were receptive to my analysis, most were not. And the most common response once I had stopped to take a breath? “Why don’t you just start referee ingNaturallyyourself?”Ithought this was a fantastic idea. I still do, in fact. But I won’t be the first to tell you: it’s a difficult job. While there are dual players, I consider myself a dual referee –being match official for both soccer and Gaelic football. As a result, in the few short years that I’ve been refereeing, I have a fairly good un derstanding of the trials and tribula tions of a grassroots referee.
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A weekend of football was lost last week. If young referees are discour aged from picking up a whistle, a weekend of postponements might just be the tip of the iceberg.
*Shane Murphy (19) is a GAA and soccer referee in County Roscom mon
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“I had a parent walk into the middle of the pitch and shout abuse into my face. During the game. I would tell you what she said, but this is a family newspaper”
There are several phrases that you are guaranteed to hear when you tell people you’re a referee. “It’s a thankless job”. “Sure you’re on a hiding to nothing there”. Another one, “You’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t”. I could go on.Sadly, there seems to be a culture, in both Gaelic football and soccer, where a ‘certain level’ of referee abuse is tolerated. Mild verbal abuse? That’s alright. Severe verbal abuse? Slap on the wrist. Physical abuse? Well, we’ll have to take a look at that. Referees are thick-skinned. We have to be. My mother hates being at games where I’m refereeing. She’ll often tell me of so-and-so who called me this, that, and the other. I never hear it – you learn to tune it out as background noise, so you can pay attention to the game. I had a parent walk into the middle of the pitch and shout abuse into my face. During the game. I would tell you what she said, but this is a family newspaper. That is what we’re dealing with. And the best part? It was an U-12s game! Referees are getting sick of it. This is not exclusive to Roscom mon. Maurice Deegan gave an interview the week prior to last outlining the effects of social media on refereeing. The FAI are rolling out a national campaign, No Ref, No Game. If people want grassroots Gaelic games, and soccer, to continue in this country, we need to get our act together very, very quickly.
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As much of a pain as it is, referees must be the position of authority on the pitch. Otherwise, we cannot do our job. I’d rather just make a deci sion and have nobody question it, but this is Planet Earth, not utopia. Being a young referee, this be comes a problem. While the vast majority of those you encounter on the pitch are upstanding people, there are those who see a young ref eree coming and use their ‘senior ity’ to intimidate them. Please don’t do this. Sometimes decisions just don’t go your way, and all this behaviour accomplishes is driving some new referees out of the sport: No Ref, No Game. And there is anything but a surplus of referees at the moment. Another point. I’m still playing the game. Young referees, despite getting more stick than others, are typically fit, tuned into the game, and have a good understanding of how the game needs to flow. And while we do need experience to become authoritative referees, that won’t be possible if we are driven out of the game. So cut us some slack!
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