Oliver Brett was in the driving seat at Strokestown Show on Saturday.
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Mmnn…
Wow!
So, all in all, quite a week… Indeed. As we said the other night, whatever your views on the monarchy, Queen Eliza beth was an amazing lady, and probably the most famous person in the world!
You don’t understand!
So…
My employer has kindly agreed to allow me to work from home on a part-time basis. I will now work from home 3 days a week and travel to Dublin twice a week. Do I qualify for some tax relief because I work from home 3 days a week or does this apply to full-time work from home only?
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We’d be stars! It could go global! A viewer’s dream!
Then when the RTE News went to its ‘meanwhile’ slot, you turned the volume down and flicked back to the sport…
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The Editor…he wants to livestream us!
Insist? I didn’t actually say anything… No, you just grabbed the remote and asked everyone to ‘hush!’… Well this has been a historic few days… After a few pints, you started playing ‘God Save The Queen’ on your phone… Did I? I wondered why a few of the locals left…
(They pause to check when the Premier League is resuming)
So, if it goes ahead, what will we call it? Huh?
‘Live from the Local’… it has a nice ring to it!
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I was thinking, we could take inspiration from Garth Brooks…and call it… Both: Friends in Low Places!
Well I dunno if he was serious or not, but he mentioned livestreaming our column on the Internet every week. We just turn up in the pub at an appointed time, and start talking!
King Charles
(They pause to discuss what perks they should insist on if their column goes live on the Internet…beginning with a fashion bud get, moving on to whether they need one make-up artist or two)
Wow what?
If we’re being livestreamed, it may need its own title…it will be a bit like Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Will it?
Offaly-born superstar Shane won the BMW PGA Championship in thrilling fashion on Sunday, hold ing off a late charge from Rory Mcllroy
PIC OF THE WEEK: A very relaxed Walter Gibbons and Joe Bosquette pictured at Strokestown Show on Saturday. Photo: Mick McCormack
It’s stetson-mania on Dublin streets as around 400,000 fans welcome country superstar Garth back to Ireland, the star currently three concerts into his five-gig Croke Park extravaganza
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Huh?
Let me remind you! We arrive in the pub, and they’re watching whatever bit of live sport had survived… Yeah…
Then you insist on switching channels to coverage of the Queen’s passing…
I suppose if it was anything like last Fri day night… Huh?
The former Prince Charles became King Charles III following the death of his mother, Queen Eliza beth II
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Yeah, ‘cos I couldn’t cope with that footage of Garth Brooks crying at Croker!
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God forbid!
And they record it?
A solicitor’s dream, with some of the stuff you come out with!
Agreed. She was remarkable Both: Our thoughts are with our friends in the UK. Sympathy to the Royal family and the British people…
What exactly was he proposing?
Huh?
This column…LIVE from the local! It has a nice ring to it…
NO! LIVESTREAM! Live! We start chat ting, they broadcast it there and then on the Internet!
Last Friday in the local…would have made a decent livestream of our ram blings. Really?
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Queen Elizabeth
PEOPLE writing headlines…
‘Live from the Local’… it could take off, na tionwide!
My big concern is the quality factor. At least when our column is appearing solely in print, we have a week to reflect on. One single live segment would run the risk of our output being too dull…
A remarkable era ended in Britain last Thursday when the death of Queen Elizabeth was announced. Tributes from all over the world have been paid to the popular 96-year-old monarch, who reigned for 70 years
Oh yeah…
(They pause to give out about Garth Brooks, before then finalising arrangements for their trip to see him in concert this weekend)
Shane Lowry
Boring even?
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Morning, which is now in its 30th year and continues to be a hugely important fundraiser for our services here.
“It was an opportunity also to launch this year’s event in the new Hospice in Roscommon town and to allow people to take
CEO hopes to have Hospice open by year-end
“Fundraising to support our services continues and anyone who would like to host a coffee morning in aid of Hospice is welcome and can contact our office on 094-9388666 for more information.
Mayo-Roscommon Hos pice CEO, Martina Jen nings, has said work is on going in order to have the new Roscommon Hospice open to patients by the end of this year. While the fa cility was officially opened ten months ago, there are still no patients there and it is not yet Speakingoperational.following the official launch of Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning for Hospice at the facility last Friday, Ms. Jennings said recruitment was now at an advanced stage.
“We are really at an ad vanced stage in terms of recruitment, in fact that’s almost finished. We are now waiting on legal documents from the HSE in terms of the building’s lease and we are hopeful of opening the new Hospice building in Roscommon to patients by the end of this year. Everyone is working hard towards that now,” she“Lastsaid.Friday was a won derful opportunity to launch Bewley’s Coffee
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The €6.3 million eightbed inpatient unit, which was developed entirely by
a tour of this new stateof-the-art building. It’s a beautiful facility and will be like a home from home for the people who use it. It certainly won’t feel like a typical clinical setting”.
to everyone who made this possible,” Martina said.
“It’s amazing to think that this facility is here because of the generosity of the people of Roscommon and Mayo. We are so grateful
Mary Garvey, Manager, Roscommon University Hospital and Martina Jennings, CEO, Mayo-Roscommon Hospice pictured with Mike Smith, Chairperson, Mayo-Roscommon Hospice and Paul Foxe, Director, at the launch of Bewley’s Big Coffee
Morning Social at Roscommon Hospice on Friday last. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin
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Glenamaddy Show launch this Friday
ing that every eligible child can meaningfully participate in the ECCE programme and reap the benefits of quality early years care and edu cation.There is also the National Childcare Scheme (NCS), which will replace all previous targeted childcare programmes with a single, stream lined and user-friendly scheme to help parents meet the cost of quality childcare. The National Childcare Scheme supports families with chil dren aged between 24 weeks and fifteen years who are attending any participating Tusla reg istered childcare service, including any Tusla registered childminder and Tusla registered school age childcare services. (A full list of contracted providers is available
Roscommon County Childcare Committee CLG (Roscommon CCC) wish all children returning to pre-school or starting for the first time, every success in the upcoming year.
Details from desmahon09@gmail.com or from Roscommon Golf Club, and/or contact Seamus Hayden on 087-2942746, Christy Grogan on 086-4085580, Des Mahon on 087-2561986 or Eamon Smith on 087-9053862.
Any parents/guardians who need support with accessing a childcare place or who have a query in relation to the pre-school their child/ children are attending are encouraged to con tact Roscommon CCC.
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For more information on the above schemes and where your local childcare service is, you can contact the Roscommon CCC team on 094 9622540 or email info@roscommonchildcare. ie. More information can also be found on Roscommon CCC’s Facebook page, or their website, roscommonchildcare.ie.
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The launch of this year’s Glenamaddy District Ploughing & Agricultural Show will take place this Friday, September 16th at 8 pm in Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre.
Tisrara Active Age coffee evening for Hospice
All are welcome on the night. A reminder that the show will take place on Sunday, October 2nd.
Roscommon County Childcare Committee update for all children, services and parent/guardians
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.
In addition, there is the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM). AIM is a model of supports de signed to ensure that children with additional needs can access the ECCE programme. Its goal is to empower pre-school providers to de liver an inclusive pre-school experience, ensur
on ncs.gov.ie or you can contact Roscommon CCC. There are two types of supports avail able under the scheme, Universal subsidy and Income Assessed subsidy).
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The programme is provided for three hours per day, five days per week over 38 weeks per year, and the programme year runs from Sep tember to June, with one entry point this year on September 1st. To see if your child is eligible for the ECCE scheme, please contact Roscom mon CCC.
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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 pm.
The Roscommon CCC team would like to inform parents of schemes that may be avail able to them. For example, there is the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Pro gramme. The ECCE programme is a universal programme available to all children within the eligible age range. It provides children with their first formal experience of early learning prior to commencing primary school.
Fundraising Golf Classic to benefit two worthy causes
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.
Tisrara Active Age Group will hold a coffee evening from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm on Thursday, September 22nd in aid of Mayo-Roscommon Hospice. All are welcome.
County Childcare Committee Co-ordinator, Irene Cafferky, would like to take this oppor tunity to acknowledge all the Early Learning and Care and School Aged Childcare Services, Childminders, and Parent and Toddler Groups throughout Roscommon and remind them that Roscommon CCC are at the end of the phone to answer any queries.
On Fridays, precooked re-heatable meals are delivered, for consumption on Saturday/Sunday. These include, Roast Beef, Bacon & Cabbage, Roast Pork, Fish Pies, Fresh Fish, Lasagne, Homemade Burgers, Stews a choice of Chicken dishes, fresh homemade Soups, and a selection of delicious Desserts. All meals include Potatoes and Vegetables.
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Separately, Mo Chairde also offers a wide range of vital com munity services to Elderly and Vulnerable persons, enabling them to remain independent whilst providing the Centre as a focus for a variety of social, health and edu cational activities.
Because of Covid-19, we missed out on many opportunities to fundraise, and this has caused a degree of financial strain. As a result, we are now actively seeking donations from commercial enterprises and the general public. We deliver a vital community service and truly feel we deserve your support. A big thank you to all our loyal clients and supporters, and I invite you to visit our new website at www. mochairde.ie
Julie Dockery beside one of Mo Chairde’s two meal delivery vans.
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DAY CENTRE ACTIVITIES
Mo Chairde, the charity organi sation formerly known as Kea due Social Services, has appointed Gerry Bruen as its new Executive Chef.Centre Manager Julie Dockery feels that they have made ‘quite the catch’ in securing Gerry’s ser vices. She claims “Gerry has vast catering experience, having previ ously worked as Chef and Man ager in some of Ireland’s and the UK’s better known hotels, restau rants and bars. Add to that, spells in Nursing Homes and Industrial Catering, and you can see why we are delighted to have him as our new Executive Chef.
MEALS ON WHEELS
Try out our meals for yourself, or get one delivered to an elderly friend or relative! If you order 7 consecutive MEALS, we will only charge you for 6. That’s just €36 – a great gift for someone elderly, who is close to you. But you must ORDER BEFORE FRIDAY SEPT 23RD (strictly ONE offer per person).
The Centre also operates a very successful and reasonably priced meal service, delivering a tasty range of freshly prepared, hot nutritious meals, daily to your door, catering for every special dietary requirement.
Mo Chairde also offers a tasty choice of baked products, made freshly to order, such as scones, soda bread, potato cakes and more. And importantly, they cater for client’s special dietary requirements.
FRESHLY COOKED MEAL DELIVERY SERVICE
Keadue Social Services becomes Mo Chairde
And whilst we do receive modest, limited funding, it is never enough.
Executive Chef Gerry Bruen.
Hot nutritious gourmet quality Meals & Snacks are available from Mo Cairdre for daily delivery Monday - Friday. On Fridays, precooked re-heatable meals are delivered, for consumption on Saturday/Sunday. Mo Cairdre also offers a wide range of activities and vital supports to older people, as well as adults living with a disability. For more information please visit the new website at www.mochairde.ie
However, we are not pre pared to compromise on the quality of service we offer our clients – they deserve no less! We know there are many demands on your generosity, but we believe Mo Chairde is particularly worthy of your support! Could you perhaps, mount your very own fund raiser for us?
Mo Chairde’s wide ranging activities include tutored painting classes, pottery and clay workshops, 25 card drives, Bingo sessions, computer skills training, simple tips for Healthy Eating and Nutrition, and much more. The Centre runs regular exercise and wellbeing programs, organises helpful Citizen Information days, and provides regular day excursions to places of natural beauty and historic interest. Recently, they have introduced unique InterGenerational Events designed to create a better understanding and visible bonding, between older and younger generations.
To make a direct donation or discuss a potential fundraiser, please call Julie, our Manager, on 071 964 7777. Or visit our website at www.mochairde.ie.
As a small but deeply dedi cated Community Services Programme team, our goal is to support and enhance the lives of older people in our Community, as well as adults living with a disability.
Any financial support you can offer us will be hugely appreciated!
Our operating expenses just keep growing and growing!
Mo Chairde is a Community Services Pro gramme provider located at St. Ronan’s Hall, Keadue, Co Roscommon F52 N928. Tel 071 964 7777. It offers a wide range of activities and vital supports to older people, as well as adults living with a disability. Funding is received from Pobal, the HSE and other fundraising sources. The Active Age group gets together every Monday and Wednesday. The Centre hosts a Local Men’s Group (similar to the Men’s Shed concept) every Thursday from October to May. Individual transport from clients’ homes to the Centre is available, in a fully wheelchair accessible mini bus. Also available is a professional, and very affordable Laundry and Ironing Service with free collection & delivery.
Hot, nutritious gourmet quality meals and snacks are available for daily delivery Monday - Friday to clients’ homes...and indeed anyone wishing to avail of this excellent service!
After six successful years under Roscommon Leader Partership serving and caring for the community, Keadue Social Services have changed their name to Mo Chairde (My Friends, in Irish). The renaming also marks a big effort by the charitable organisation to expand its meal delivery services to the general public. According to Manager Julie Dockery, “The new name more aptly describes the very special relationship we have with our clients, and hopefully reflects this. We currently cook and deliver up to 300 meals per week, and have greatly expanded our community services over the last few years.
Call us NOW on 071 964 7777 to avail of this generous offer!
Despite spiralling costs over the last six months, they remain at just €6 each, are remarkable value, and are now available on a regular delivery basis to the general public!
Or simply make a modest personal donation?
Meals on Wheels Service gets new executive chef
“Indeed, he has already added a number of new culinary treats for our Clients, including an Ital ian Lasagne, Guinness Irish Stew and an innovative Seafood Pie”. Julie hopes that further ‘chef specials’ will shortly be added to Mo Chairde’s already extensive Menu.Inhis spare time, Gerry runs a small family organic farm with the ultimate aim of being selfsufficient and growing his own fruit and vegetables, whilst raising his own cattle, poultry, goats and bees. The Mo Chairde Meals on Wheels service is also available to the general public at the same cost, just €6 including free delivery.
WHAT MO CHAIRDE DOES…
Maybe even organise a spon sored event for our benefit?
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looks (I know, the group needs a new name).
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I wouldn’t for a moment turn the proverbial blind eye to the wider debate about the monar chy. God knows, there’s a lot to discuss…how royals have benefited from colonialism and imperialism, their obscene wealth, the extrav agance, elitism and entitlement, and so on and so on. But that is a debate for another week.
All weekend
A column by Roscommon People editor paul@roscommonpeople.ie
I know now what I didn’t know previously: the Cannonball Ireland Run involves hun dreds of ‘supercars’ of all shapes, sizes and colours travelling around Ireland, while rais ing funds for charity.
I’m not really a car enthusiast, but I popped into town on Sunday with our son, to have a look for ourselves. The Cannonball Run had stopped off for lunch at the magnificent Kil ronan Castle earlier in the day; now the group was at Casey’s, Roscommon for a fuel stop.
When Charles and Diana married in 1981, we watched. When our TVs showed the Queen and Prince Philip on their foreign trips, we couldn’t resist having a look. When various scandals broke, we scanned the tab loid newspapers. The tell-all books topped the bestseller lists. And every year when the Queen delivered her Christmas Day speech, oddly enough, many Irish households dis creetly tuned in!
Monday
King Charles – who visited Northern Ireland today – has certainly hit the ground running. Meanwhile, one would hope that Sinn Féin’s generosity of spirit in terms of that party’s re sponse to the Queen’s passing (and to the new King) will further advance progress in North ern Ireland.
After the first few days of torture, they became or ganised, and began holding meetings (in private). There are unconfirmed reports that these meet ings began with the group watching recordings of TG4’s GAA Beo. After half an hour or so, this was followed by a symbolic serving of refreshments (ham sandwiches and tea from the boot of the car, just for nostalgic purposes). Apparently each ses sion would finish with a recording of a Premier League match from many months ago, the mood still mostly sombre.
The individuals involved could understand it that first weekend, when all Roscommon GAA club fixtures were called off, for well publicised rea sons. They were bereft then, but philosophical. And for many of them, there was still the conso lation that weekend of watching Premier League football, with its cast of fabulous players, fuming managers and largely faceless VAR villains.
It was actually hard enough to get a closeup view of some of the vehicles, such was the size of the crowd. But the drivers and crew members – many of them dressed up as car toon or superhero characters – were all very friendly and happy to facilitate wide-eyed children (and adults!).
Britain’s Royal Family and Ireland…where does one Actually,begin?inthis momentous week, I’m hap py to begin by saying that I had great admira tion for Queen Elizabeth II, whose death was announced today. But then a lot of Irish people feel the same way (as evidenced in a recent Sunday Independent poll). A lot of Irish peo ple had considerable affection for this remark able monarch, who was admired all over the world for the manner in which she conducted her historic 70-year reign. A fascination with the royals on the part of Irish people – well, a curiosity at least – was probably always there. The contradictions were never subtle, never denied. Historically, many of us may have been critical of, or outwardly indifferent to the royals, perhaps even disdainful; and yet, and yet, at some level we were always interested to a degree, always looking in.
Whatever one’s view of the monarchy, Queen Elizabeth served her people magnificently, her 70year reign spanning periods of enormous historic change. The fact that most people living in the UK had never known another monarch (until today) emphasises the unique longevity of that reign.
Taken on her own merits – as opposed to what critics might argue she partly represented – Queen Elizabeth was an extraordinary stateswoman. All her life was lived in the public eye. She became Queen at the age of 25, following the sudden death of her father, King George VI. For 70 years, she led her people with dignity and a peerless sense of duty. She was a calming presence in good times and bad, gaining the respect of the British people and millions of others worldwide.
Thursday
ics in the golf, the Offaly man winning the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. But a weekend without GAA followed by a weekend without Premier League football in evitably took its toll. By midweek, the group members were beginning to get testy with one another. The guy who reported that England had beaten South Africa by nine wickets in the cricket was actually shown the door. When someone suggested putting the 1980 All-Ire land final on, he got a few dirty looks.
I read online that former Kilkenny hurling manager Brian Cody, a guest speaker at the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party think-in in Mullingar today, advised that politicians (of all parties) should not have egos. If Brian can have any input into achieving that utopia then it will rank higher than any of his recordbreaking coaching achievements with the Cats.
But when the second weekend of torture kicked in, it took a lot out of them. All football off in the UK, on account of the Queen dying. They were distraught. When they heard that the cricket was going ahead, it only made it worse. That’s when the WhatsApps began to ping. That’s when the sport-starved Rossies had the idea of setting up a support group, of meeting and watching old foot age.You may know some of these people. You may even be one of these people. We feel your pain. Some respite came with Shane Lowry’s hero
Her stoicism when family members became em broiled in scandals was another admirable trait, the Queen remaining impressively steadfast and calm as matriarch of a family that, it’s probably fair to say, has dysfunctional elements.
Tuesday
PAUL HEALY’S WEEK
The people of the UK are grieving for their Queen, but also – you suspect – for the loss of something they have always known, something within themselves. It truly is the end of an era.
By midweek the agony had thankfully end ed, with the resumption of Champions League football. The GAA returns in full this week end (please respect all referees).
Pictured at Strokestown Show on Saturday were Joe, Ruby and Charlie Kelleher, Ballyleague. Photo: Mick McCormack
Initially, it was understood to be confined to pri vate houses, with the odd inevitable outbreak at bar counters. They became known as the people with long faces, sullen moods and lost
But while many of us were drawn to the soap opera-like appeal of the royals, in real (and important) terms Ireland’s relationship with the British monarchy has – for well estab lished historical reasons – been complex and strained. And yet so much has changed over the past decade or so. There is a new maturity in the relationship between Britain and Ireland (Brexit implications notwithstanding). Most people see the new King as a friend of Ireland. The late Queen might reasonably be given a lot of the credit for this transformation. Dur ing her historic State visit to the Republic in 2011 (with her husband, the late Prince Phil ip), Queen Elizabeth endeared herself greatly to the Irish people, and made meaningful gestures that significantly enhanced relations between our country and Britain. It is true that the peace process was fairly well bedded in by then – and that a new understanding between the neighbouring islands was already being forged – but that 2011 State visit was a water shed moment for Anglo-Irish relations.
Given that it was a grim day weather-wise, I had expected the turnout to be small. In fact, the sight that greeted us at Casey’s Circle K was remarkable. There must have been close to 2,000 people there!
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“We knew the cost of energy was going up and we did all the right things like emptying fridges every night and putting things into the back-up cold rooms. But there is no way a business like ours can sustain this”.
Annie Timothy, of Timothy’s Londis, Abbeytown, Roscommon pictured this week with her electricity bill for almost €21,000.
LOCAL RETAILER HIT WITH €21K ENERGY BILL
Mr. Brennan said that unless immediate steps were taken by the Government, both business and domestic bill payers would suffer.
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“At the moment, for many small businesses and particularly the likes of pubs in rural areas or small towns, it’s just not viable to heat and light premises during the week”.
“It’s hard to see any improvement until the middle of next year at least. The Government will have to come up with drastic supports for businesses in this year’s Budget and help for domestic users too or businesses will close and households will really suffer.
‘Good businesses will go to wall’
“I know of a number of local businesses where bills are three of four times higher than they were less than 12 months ago. This is a crisis and it is not sustainable for small businesses. Businesses will be forced to close this winter, there’s no two ways about it,” he said.
own furrow but at this stage we need help,” she said.“At least when things were bad during the last recession we had hope that it would come to an end…but with this we don’t really know what’s driving it and I just hope the Government real ises the seriousness of it. This is a national crisis and we’re all affected by it. Good businesses will go to the wall because of it”.
Annie says last month’s profits were all but wiped out by this latest expense.
“Every month you generate profit and that profit goes towards paying your bills and wag es, and you’re always hoping there’s a bit left on the bottom line. What’s left goes back into the business for new equipment and things like that. The last bill alone sucked €14,000 out of the business for nothing extra. Instead of having that kind of money to reinvest it just feels like we worked for nothing. It’s like being a hamster on a wheel,” she said.
“If you take my winter bill for January this year that was €6,600 roughly. What has hap pened is that we were on an infinity deal but that ended at the beginning of the summer. Over the summer we got four bills. We got one for €9,000, one for €11,000, then €15,000 and now this one.
“I’ve never looked for anything and I’ve never asked for anything. We’ve always ploughed our
The latest electricity bill for Timothy’s Londis in Abbeytown, Roscommon arrived on Thurs day last, its content shocking owners Annie and Vincent.“Itarrived on Thursday last and I literally cried when I saw it. It was for €20,882.59 for one month and it’s now due on September 17th by direct debit,” Annie explained.
Local publican Larry Brennan, who is chair person of the Town Team and an executive member of Roscommon Chamber of Com merce, echoed concerns that many small busi nesses will be forced to close due to the rising energy costs.
“At the bottom of the bill there was a whole series of charges and you’d want to be a Min ister of Energy to understand what the charges were”.Going forward, Annie says support will be needed from government as increased costs hit business people and domestic users alike.
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kidneys and liver and we want to get things working together again we alert the three brains. It roughly takes an hour for a first treatment”.
“In BodyTalk we have three brains; we have the main brain, the
Fiona explains: “BodyTalk is basically guiding the person’s body back to health. I tell people that I’m like the driver and I’m picking up on their own innate wisdom. We’re working with the mind and the body so we’re looking at the whole picture. It’s not just looking at the affected area; the issue could be going back to when you were much younger and suddenly as the years go on, pain develops.
The healing system involves encouraging the body’s main organs
“I also work with MindScape which involves working with the subcon scious mind so I incorporate the two techniques here”.
“I also offer a distance service where someone could call me and tell me their daughter’s very tired or suffered some sort of pain or discomfort,” she added.
“With BodyTalk there’s a technique called Active Memory so we release that memory from the body. We also have Body Chemistry and if that comes up we are looking at a virus, bacteria, parasite or funghi. With that technique we can take out the virus or whatever’s causing the pain”.
Fiona says the treatment is effective for all ages, from newborns to older adults, and she has also seen success with teenagers and adults with stress and anxiety symptoms.
heart brain, and the enteric brain or the ‘gut brain’ as we call it,” Fiona says.“When we get issues around the
‘BodyTalk’ healing available at Vita House
to communicate properly in order to solve ongoing issues.
Carlow native, Fiona, who has been living in Roscommon for the past 15 years, and runs ‘Healing with Fiona’ in the Abbey Street facility, also offers private clinics on Fridays and Saturdays.BodyTalk is a system of healing developed in 1990s by Dr. John Veltheim, an Australian chiropractor, acupuncturist, and teacher.
The BodyTalk healing system is available each Wednesday from Roscommon Cancer Support Services at Vita House with practitioner, Fiona Murphy, who also specialises in MindScape, a method which teaches the participant to tap into faculties of the creative and intuitive mind.
The techniques are highly intuitive, as Fiona further explains: “Clients come into Vita House, and they get up on the treatment table. They just relax. Sometimes I’d move their hand while other times I’d move nothing at all and just lay my hand on their stomach. This allows me to pick up on everything that’s going on.
*Vita House now offers outreach services in Athlone with Cancer Support counselling and complimentary treatments available. Contact Vita House for information.more
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“Somebody could come in with a back problem and it could be com ing from the liver or the kidneys but we’re actually getting the pain in the lower back. It could also be an active memory, which could be going back to childhood. The memory stays in the body and the body stores it and that causes the problem.“If,forexample, the liver and stomach come up we are linking these areas. We want to then get the com munication working better throughout the different systems in the body.
“I basically work with the name and date of birth and it’s like she’s here with me. I’ve treated people as far away as Australia with MindScape and BodyTalk and they would know that the session has been done, and within three or four days they’d see an improvement”.Formoreinformation about Body Talk treatments at Vita House in Roscommon town, contact Vita House on 090-6625898 or Fiona on 0852450898.
Fiona Murphy, Vita House, Roscommon.
Like many couples, Garda Shane Hunter (31) from Athlone, Co West meath whose parents live in Dysart, Co. Roscommon, and his art teacher bride, Briona Reynolds (30) from Tubber, Co Offaly, postponed their nuptials, which were to take place last summer due to Covid-19.
Both couples are sharing their up lifting stories in support of the Irish Kidney Association in highlighting European Day for Organ Donation & Transplantation which will be held next month on October 10th.
€8,750 raised for Hospice
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now back working at Tul lamore Garda Station and just a week before the transplant operation took place, Briona, completed her thesis for a Master’s in education, fulfill ing her dream to become a secondary school art teacher. Briona secured a teaching post at Mullingar Commu nity College and has just returned to work there after the summer holidays.
Roscommon Rose Bernie Ryan, who completed a fun run and raised €8,750, pictured here presenting a cheque in memory of her aunt Helen O’Keeffe, at the Hospice coffee morning in Roscommon recently. Also in picture, from left: Alan O’Keeffe, Martina Jennings, CEO MayoRoscommon Hospice; Yvonne Donohue, Chairperson, Roscommon Rose Committee; Mike Smith, Chairperson, Mayo Roscommon Hospice; Paul Foxe, Director, and Mary O’Keeffe. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin
Pictured at a presentation of a cheque for €12,236.25 from Ballaghaderreen Darkness Into Light Committee to Pieta House, held in Durkin’s of Ballaghaderreen recently, were committee members and supporters (Left to right): Tony Gilligan (Chairperson), Lynn Sampey, Bríd Duffy, Gerard Tiernan (Pieta House), Emma Kilkenny (Treasurer), Anne Carmody, Ann Gilligan, and Olivia Moffat. Members not present for the presentation were Mary Carmody (Secretary), Dympna McDonnell, Eileen Jordan, Paul Griffin, Frans Ribbink, and Elizabeth Foley.
It was a case of ‘third time lucky’ for the couple when their living donor kidney transplant went ahead in June 2020. Beaumont Hospital had sus pended transplant operations before the country went into lockdown on March 27th, 2020 including Briona and Shane’s operations, which were initially scheduled to take place on March 23rd.
This was their second disappoint ment as a previous date for transplant, February 3rd, had also been cancelled due to safety concerns as Shane’s blood results showed irregularities at theBytime.February 2020, Briona’s kidney function had almost fully declined and she then had no option but to commence haemodialysis treatment to keep her alive.
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A local couple exchanged wedding vows over the August Bank Holiday weekend, grateful for their shared good health, made possible by the groom donating a kidney to his bride two years ago.
“While I’ll be forever grateful to Shane for the ‘gift of life’ he has given me, I’d also like to thank his parents, Norman and Sharon Hunter, who now live in Dysart, Co. Roscommon, as well as my mam and dad, Gina and Frank Reynolds for their loving sup port,” Briona added.
“Sometimes we forget the struggles we experienced. We still talk about how things were back then but it’s always followed by how grateful we are for how much better things are now.“When I think about then and now it’s like two different lives, things now are so much more relaxed. We’re cur
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They wanted to ensure that all their family and friends could be invited to share in the celebration of their happy event, grateful that Briona’s health struggles, and three times weekly hospital dialysis, were behind her.
Briona said: “We had a wonderful wedding weekend and it was great to be surrounded by all the people we love. Everything has been going so well for us over the last two years, since Shane donated a kidney to me on June 22nd, 2020.
John and Traci Brennan’s wedding was held on June 5th. The happy couple exchanged vows in St. Mary’s Church, Athlone and their reception was held at Glasson Lakehouse.
Briona’s mother Gina Reynolds was also found to be a suitable living kid ney donor match but Shane was de termined that he should be the one to proceed.Shane said: “We had a great wed ding. It is so rewarding and gives me great joy to see Briona so well and that we are both happy and healthy and can look forward to what the fu ture will bring”.
Pass and Moo-ve! Judging by this photograph, season tickets have already sold out as the talented St. John’s Athletic U-9 squads took to the field in Lecarrow recently. Pic courtesy of St. John’s Athletic Facebook page and Deirdre O’Shaughnessy
By coincidence, Shane has known another living donor kidney trans plant recipient, John Egan from Ath lone, since they attended secondary school in FollowingAthlone.John’s transplant last year which was thanks to his future father-in-law, the former Westmeath footballer also got married this past summer to his beautiful bride Traci.
The couple were married in Mount Druid in Castletown Geoghegan and honeymooned in the south of Ireland.
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There was a big panic, but thank fully we didn’t hold up the proceed ings.As the ceremony was being held on an open-air rooftop overlooking the beach, it was extremely hot. The ceremony itself, thank God, was very pleasant, and before too long we were brought indoors to the airconditioned function room. From that point on, everything went smoothly. The food and music were both superb, and the large crowd thoroughly enjoyed the whole event.
As I said, there were loads of places to eat, but as a man who is totally reliant on the pint of plain, I was disappointed at the quality of the two Irish (or so-
It’s a two and a half hour journey during which I can sit back, pay no tolls, have no breakdown worries, no huge diesel bills, and endure no heavy traffic stress. Of course the free travel comes in handy as well, so it’s definitely a win-win situation. An hour or so later on this evening, we should be back in the old home stead and – enjoyable and all as the week away was – it will be nice to be
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It’s now 6 am on the Tuesday after the wedding and I have been up since 4.30 am, waiting for our taxi to bring us to the airport. Remarkably, it was early. As a result, we were in Alicante Airport more than three hours before our flight was due to depart, leaving plenty of time for me to have easily the worst breakfast I have ever tasted!
As I reflect on the trip, I would say that Calpe hasn’t seen many days or nights like it. The younger crew partied like there was no tomorrow – and, mind you, the older people had their moments as well!
Last Tuesday morning, at the very early hour of 6 am, we flew out of Dublin Airport to Alicante for the wedding of our son Mark to his part ner Aoife. Since we’ve been here, every day has seen temperatures in the low to Gettingmid-30s.toCalpe from Alicante was a pretty hair-raising experience, as we travelled along dual carriageways at high speed, but it was when we got close to our destination that we were introduced to roads so narrow that if you met a tractor with a load of turf (thank God we didn’t) you’d expect everything to grind to a halt. Eventu ally we did reach the villa safely, and were delighted to find it had six really spacious rooms, and most importantly, the aforementioned pool, situated right outside the front door. With the very high temperatures that we experienced all week, it was the most valuable fa cility of all, even for someone like me who still has to learn to swim.
This surprised me, as Calpe is obvi ously a popular place for Irish wed dings (there was a Ballyhaunis one there on Friday) and the Sol Y Mar seems to be a favoured venue. So it’s a wonder that an Irish bar just across from it, such as the Tavern, wouldn’t cash in on the Irish visitors (and be prepared). The hotel itself was abso lutely fabulous, but sadly they had no Guinness at all, so I had to travel over and back across the road to keep my self topped up!
A Spanish sojourn: Sun, sea and wedding bells
Galway to Dublin
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That great champion of the poor children of troubled Haiti, Mi chael Nolan, tells me that he is running a Golf Classic in Mount bellew Golf Club from Monday, 19th of September all through until Saturday the 24th in aid of the ‘Our Little Brothers and Sis ters Orphanage’ in Haiti. It’s €80 to enter a team of four, so I would urge you to grab a club, head off to the fabulous course that is Mountbellew, and support this great cause. I expect that I will be there and will once again rip up the course, probably literally!
Over the years I have had breakfast in lots of places, including at a pub in the airport with a statue of a boxer at the front door (which is sadly gone now). We assumed that the place on site now would be just as good, but as it turned out we were never so wrong. The food was simply awful, and the service was worse. There was no saving grace about it at all, except maybe the orange juice. As I write this I am waiting to board the flight back to Dublin, while watching my 18-month-old grand daughter having a ball crawling around the floor and flying in and out between travel bags.
Asback.for Dublin Airport, it was un believable! We were on the bus out side the terminal 25 minutes after touching down – we got through so quickly you would swear we were in Knock. As to why it worked out so well, I have no idea, but it certainly surprised us. The truth is that I had given up all hope of connecting with Citylink, as the plane was more than 40 minutes late – and with all the talk of the huge queues of recent times, we thought we would definitely miss theAnyway,bus.
we are now well on the Galway side of Athlone. As I pre pare to return to a life of normal socialising, I will say that this trip to Calpe had a lot of moments that I will remember all my life. It is a lovely spot. But old habits die hard, and I would still favour Cabo Roig – where the Cabo Roig Inn and O’Riordans are miles ahead of the less authentic Irish pubs of Calpe. All in all, a very happy family occa sion in the company of good friends.
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Calpe, Spain.
Aoife is from Kilchreest, with a lot of family roots in Clare, and there was an enormous turnout from the people on ‘her side’. As for Creggs, there could not have been very many of our younger folk left at home; there is no doubt that if the football lads had a game over the weekend we would have been very depleted – as would the rugby team.
Our man Frank reports from a family wedding in sunny Spain, complete with a large Creggs and Kilchreest contingent…
On Saturday, the ceremony was due to start at 3 pm. Carol and I, plus a couple of others, ordered a taxi to bring us to the hotel, but of course that was the first one of the week to be really late! It didn’t arrive until after 3 pm and we didn’t get into the venue until almost twenty past.
We are now on the second last leg of the journey, getting the direct Cit ylink Galway to Dublin bus, and I have to say it is amazing.
And finally…
called Irish) pubs that we found in the vicinity of the wedding venue, the superb hotel Sol Y Mar. Both bars –The Irish Sea Tavern and Connolly’s – served Guinness, and the qual ity was reasonable, but that was it as regards the ‘Irishness’ on display. Neither bar had a single Irish person on the staff (at least while we were there), and in the Tavern in particular it was almost impossible to have your order understood.
‘Till next week, bye for now
As usual it’s Monday morning as I am writing my column, but this particular Monday morning is very different to the normal ones. This time, I am sit ting at a table outside the terrace of a villa in Calpe, Spain, overlooking a beautiful swimming pool that I have just emerged from. It’s 9 am, and it’s already 27 degrees.
So to sum it all up, Calpe itself was amazing. The venue and the openair beach-side bar, where the fol low-up celebrations on the second day took place, were top class. The ceremony was beautiful, and the
Needless to say it wasn’t too long be fore we decided to head for the town. It was then that we found that the 1.5 kilometres which the brochure stated was the distance from town, was in fact a slight understatement. Every journey to and from Calpe had to be made by taxi. However, the town itself was well worth it: there’s an amazing beach, loads of restaurants and bars, and a very vibrant atmosphere, with tourists from all over.
craic was even better. The only thing missing, even though we eventually did get used to the very hot weather, was a drop of rain and a good fresh breeze. All in all, I would say it was a rip-roaring success!
Ready to return
The wedding
Even so, by the time Wednesday came around (the wedding was on Saturday), you could pick out differ ent groups that were over for the fes tivities. By Friday night you would be forgiven for thinking that everyone you met was actually an invited guest.
A golf fundraising Am-Am will be held at Mountbellew Golf Club from Monday, September 19th to Saturday 24th in aid of ‘Our Little Brothers and Sisters Orphanage’ in Haiti. Entry fee for a team of four is €80 and booking is available at 087-9695924 or 090-9679259.
All Hospice money raised stays locally for Roscommon services.Thisisour first year back since our last wonderful fundraiser in 2019. Last year, the Knockcroghery Hospice Support group walked 1,000 miles for Hospice and were thrilled to raise a total of €4,145.99.
At approximately 12.30 pm on that Wednesday afternoon, Gardaí conducted a search of a property in the town. During the course of this search, cannabis plants, with a value of €465,000, were discovered at the property. The drugs were seized and sent for further analysis.
Gardaí seized cannabis plants worth an estimated €465,000 following a search operation as part of Operation Tara in Ballygar on Wednesday, 7th of September.
Presentation on Rookwood Estate
In the orphanage, care, safety, nutrition, and education are provided – thanks to people’s generosity. Sadly, in recent times, riots, violence, kidnappings and such gang activity have been on the increase.
Golf Am-Am for Haitian Orphanage
Two men, one aged in his 40s and the other in his 30s, were arrested following the seizure and both were detained under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996. Both men appeared before Ballinasloe District Court on Thursday morning last.
Senator Eugene Murphy and Geraldine Grealy pictured at the Roscommon Races recently. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Please support. Bring friends and family, mingle and enjoy the fabulous atmosphere with locals and lovely guests.Looking forward to seeing you all in Culleen Hall on September 24th
The Annual Knockcroghery Hospice Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday, September 24th in Culleen Hall between 10 am and 1 pm.
A visual presentation by Nuala Farrell-Griffin (MA), entitled ‘The Rookwood Estate: It’s all about the land’, will take place in Athleague Community Centre at 8 pm this evening, Thursday, September 15th, ahead of Nuala’s forthcoming book.
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We will have the usual delicious home bakes, a cake sale and the much-anticipated raffle for a quality hamper and many other treats and prizes on the day.
Rooskey branch’s Hospice Cycle returns on Sunday
Gardaí seize cannabis worth €465k in Ballygar
The event is free to attend and all are welcome, so be sure to come along on the day.
Gardaí seized cannabis plants worth an estimated €465,000 following a search operation as part of Operation Tara in Bal lygar on Wednesday, 7th of September.
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Nuala’s book tells the story of the elusive ‘Mrs Walcott’, the former Lettice Caulfield of Dunamon, and her Land Agent/Attorney John Thewles. Lettice’s visible legacy was the Roscommon Infirmary, now the Library headquarters, built in 1783, but her charity and influence was much more extensive.
You can help ‘Our Little Brothers and Sisters Orphanage’ to continue to help those children in need by supporting this fundraiser. Your support is greatly appreciated.
We are looking forward to seeing you all again. Thank you for your ongoing support.
This is an 18th century story that encompasses the lives of small tenant farmers, ambitious middlemen, landlords, and their interactions, which resulted from land dealings.
This event is sponsored by Diversity Family History. Special thanks to the Athleague and Fuerty Heritage Group for their assistance.
Haiti, with a population of over 11 million people, has seldom been at ease. In this country, which is not much bigger than Munster, unemployment is rampant and many children are left parentless at a young age, neglected and sometimes abandoned. The orphanage can come to their rescue.
The Rooskey branch of Mayo-Roscommon Hospice are delighted to announce that their Hospice Cycle is back, running this Sunday (18th) at Rooskey Community Centre. There are three distances to choose from – 92km, 58km and 20km – with the first kicking off at 9.30 am. The entry cost is €20, with a discount for families. Registration takes place from 7.30 am on Sunday, September 18th. There will be refreshments before and after the event.
Energy price hikes are unsustainable as families forced to exist on breadline
Surely the deaths of little Michael (2) and little Thelma (5) deserve to be given priority billing on an Irish news bulletin. It’s only my opinion, but without doubt, the impact this unspeakable tragedy has had on the family, the community and on the nation should have been properly positioned at the top of every Irish news media’s running order – as opposed to playing second fiddle to the death of our neighbour’s monarch. I mean no offence or disrespect, but this is my opinion.
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I mean no disrespect to any of my lovely British readers, my British friends or to my darling husband – also British – but, truthfully, it annoys me that every time I turn on the radio, the TV or read a news paper, I’m bombarded with the coverage. Oh, and not just occasional coverage… headline-making, blanket coverage; even down to everyone and their granny, (or lo cal fishmonger), lining up for their fifteen minutes of fame to relive their ‘the day I met the Queen’ story.
Difficult position
May the innocent little souls of Michael and Thelma rest in peace and may their poor family, friends, neighbours and com munity find the strength and the courage to see them through the days, weeks and months ahead.
are raking it in, panic because, like the majority of readers, as my bills have doubled, I’m one of those who’re not just strug gling; I’m also losing sleep. That’s because I’m concerned about what’s going to happen when winter arrives – because price hikes of this magnitude are literally unsustainable!
However, when it comes to cooking, there is no negotia tion, I’m firmly in charge. This is for three reasons: one, I’m very fussy, two, hubby’s idea of food is to load up on as much bread, cheese, bags of crisps and mint chocolate as he can, and three…did I mention I’m very fussy?
Rather than floating around at his party’s ‘think-in’, ‘toy ing’ with the idea of slapping a windfall tax on energy com panies, Environment Minis ter Eamon Ryan should stop morphing into Mystic Meg, ‘predicting’ we could receive ‘billions when the EU reaches agreement on redistributing excess profits from energy providers’, and instead, re duce the VAT the Government makes on energy. Okay, they did pay some of it back in the form of the energy credit.
As someone who worked on the pro duction of a live TV show at RTE during the deaths of former Taoiseach Charles Haughey and Pope John Paul 11, I’m fa miliar with the protocols surrounding the breaking of bad news to the public, as in, been there, done that. You suspend the programme, you assume the sombre face, and, in pitch-perfect tone, you deliver the announcement and you read out the fam ily’s first statement, etc.
the Queen’s passing and the accession of Charles to the throne, relegating the heart breaking deaths of two innocent children in Multyfarnham to second or third place on their running order.
Because, quite honestly, I’m a proud Irish woman, and Queen Elizabeth, although revered and loved by many, had nothing whatsoever to do with me, and her passing, sad though it is, has no impact whatsoever on my life.
these profit-guzzling energy generators, they may punish us by refusing to invest in our renewable energy initiative in theAsfuture.someone who isn’t on a pre-pay energy system, as in I don’t do a top up, I pay my bills through the old-fashioned standard system, I find every time I hear these announce ments, feelings of anger and panic begin to set in. Anger, because the energy companies
As I understand it, we don’t produce much of the energy we use here in Ireland, rather what we have are mainly sup pliers. Therefore, as it’s the producers/generators who’re making these sickeningly high profits, i.e. foreign businesses,
However, while I fully sympathise with the British public and offer my sincere condolences on the passing of their ‘be loved’ Queen, at this stage, (and please
I do understand Minister Ry an’s in a difficult position, but, when he says ‘it’s impossible to predict what might happen’, he’s being very naive. My Jack Russell terrier could’ve told him this situation would occur the second he closed our turf-burning power stations! The problem is, if we effec tively burn (pardon the pun)
A nation mourns the loss of two more precious little lives
Nobody does drama, pomp and ceremony like the British. Fair play to them. I’m re ferring to the exactness of the wording, the bowed heads, the grave expressions, the black attire, and the library footage repeat ed on a loop which are all part and parcel of the well rehearsed broadcast procedure surrounding Queen Elizabeth’s death.
Sorry, I’m on a bit of a rant…but what particularly annoys me is the way in which Virgin Media’s Ireland AM news bul letins began with broadcasts relating to
As our earnings aren’t grow ing at a similar rate to infla tion, which at 9.1 percent is the highest it has been in 38 years, it’s my opinion that the Government’s ‘proposal’ to provide every household with three discounts of €200 on our electricity bills (totalling €600), is not going to solve any issues for those of us al readyWhy?struggling.Wellfolks, to give you a brief snapshot of the sheer scale of the crisis we’re fac ing into; for families, senior citizens and small business owners I’ve spoken with, the choice between heating and eating is not going to be come a dilemma, it’s already a fact of life. This is before these extremely worrying an nouncements were made that households may now face paying out six thousand euro on their annual energy bills. To that end the Government’s, (i.e. the majority shareholder of Electric Ireland, owning 95 percent if I’m correct), paltry
this windfall tax Eamon’s con sidering imposing is merely a way of deflecting from the real issue; which is, the Gov ernment is minted, making big money as a result of our crisis. As the aforementioned energy generators are largely not on Irish soil, slapping on this tax, even Eamon’s proposed tokenistic one, will prove to be tough to enforce, hence, we’ll have to go cap in hand to mammy Ursula von der
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forgive me readers), I’m so over it! Why?
Yep, follow me for advice!relationship
And, as it seems there’s no end in sight, because it’s not only en ergy bills that’re soaring, but also the weekly food bill, and the on going price hikes on petrol and diesel, etc., families are telling me they’re being forced to ex ist, day to day, on the breadline. I believe them because I too am feeling the pinch, and, given the extensive cost of living, I can un derstand how many people are being forced to raid their savings in a bid to try and cover their day to day living expenses. But what about those people who’re living from pay packet to pay packet, without the ability to tap into a savings safety net – for the sim ple reason they don’t have one? How will they/we cope?
According to the Central Statistics Office, ‘almost two in three Irish women’ say they’re ‘mostly responsible’ for do ing the housework. It’s for that reason I think ‘legal luvvie’ Judge Rinder’s ‘clean-up, pre-nup’ initiative is a great idea!
When himself and myself were manacled together, I made it clear if hubby wanted a fairytale marriage – one that wasn’t scripted by the brothers Grimm… ‘Grimm’ being the operative word – then it wasn’t going to be a case of me pledging to love, hoover and obey, rather the cleaning duties would be shared equally. He agreed!
Sadly, as pre-nups have no basis in Irish law, it’s unlikely couples here will be signing one.
bid to quell taxpayers’ anxi ety by throwing money at the problem is insulting at best, neglectful at worst, when what they really should be doing is fixing this catastrophe for good.
Leyen for the EU’s approval!
Miriam’s MUSINGS
You can join in by recording hedge hogs wherever you see them or by conducting a hedgehog survey in your garden or local area. There are no special skills required to take part and any interested individuals and groups are welcome to volunteer.
Local man Francie Hoare will be taking part in a ‘shave or dye’ fundraiser in aid of Roscommon Down Syndrome Association this Saturday (17th) at The Hyde Centre from 11 am to 3 pm.
Further information about the survey can be found on the website www.
The Irish Hedgehog Survey 2022, a citizen science project designed to gather information about the hedgehog population, is running until the end of September and the public are being asked to take part.
Pictured at Strokestown Show on Saturday was Marie Jennings with her prize-winning sheep. Photo: Mick McCormack
Later that evening, a table quiz will take place in The Hollytree Bar, Roscommon town, at 9 pm with all proceeds going to Down Syndrome Roscommon. The main sponsor of these events are Castle Street Tyres, Roscommon town. All support would be greatly appreciated.
Local coffee morning in aid of Hospice
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Hotel in Strokestown from 10 am to 12 pm this Saturday (17th). You will be given all the information you need to take part and you can make your own hedgehog footprint tun nel to survey for hedgehogs in the garden at home or school. You can also learn some tips for making your garden more hedgehog-friendly.
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Irishhedgehogsurvey.comTheStrokestownworkshop is sup ported by Green Hub Gardening Club & Strokestown Tidy Towns in associa tion with the Heritage Office of Ro scommon County Council. If you have
any queries you can contact Nollaig Feeney, Heritage Officer Roscommon County Council on 087-90788600 or atThenfeeney@roscomoncoco.ie.surveyissupportedand cofunded by the Heritage and Biodiver sity Officers in the County Councils of Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Kilkenny, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown and Dublin City, the National Biodi versity Data Centre, National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Local Biodiversity Action Fund from the Department of Housing, Local Gov ernment & Heritage. Ulster Wildlife are facilitating the survey in Northern Ireland.
‘Shave or Dye’ in aid of Down Syndrome
If you are interested in taking part in the Garden or Local Area Survey, you are invited to participate in a free workshop in The Percy French
Take part in the Irish Hedgehog Survey!
Caroline and James Feeley, Mantua, are hosting a coffee morning in aid of Mayo-Roscommon Hospice at their home on Thursday, September 22nd from 11 am to 4 pm. All are welcome.
Marie Salomea Skłodowska-Curie, to give her her full and correct name, was a Polish and naturalised-French physicist and chem ist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity and will be remembered for her groundbreaking discovery of radium and polonium, and for her huge contribution to finding treatments for cancer – undoubtedly saving the lives of millions of people – far ahead of her time. She’s well up the list too.
Nancy at 107
Nancy always spoke candidly when we did our interviews. She once said to me that the secret to her long life and success had been her abstinence from alcohol and cigarettes, but principally her good humour.
The great thing about meeting Nancy was that she was always so seriously conscien tious with her message. At the 106th birthday celebration we chatted about so many things that had happened in Irish history down through all her days. Here she was in a frail but healthy state and still saving her pension money to try to support those suffering from poverty in Ireland and abroad. I recorded an interview with her that day for RTE TV and radio and it got one of the largest responses I ever received over a career in broadcasting lasting well beyond 25 years. Looking into the camera, with a wicked sense of urgency in her voice, Nancy said the Minis ter for Housing needed to provide homes at an affordable rate for the many people around the country who have no home of their own and were staying in hotels and other such accom modation.Haleand hearty at the age of 106, Nancy talked with great gusto about the true feeling of safety and security that only comes to any family with the peace and comfort of knowing there’s a roof over your head for you and your family at the end of every day – especially in the Irish winter. She sat there doing the interview in the house where she had lived for more than 80 years as if to emphasise this point and spoke with great determination and enthusiasm about her mission – making very
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It’s been a week when the world has looked back in great detail at the lifetime achieve ments of some of the greatest and the most outstanding ladies in our society. I hold no ill will against Queen Elizabeth II who left this world amid a tumultuous series of tributes and colourful archival exhibitions on Thurs day, but I have to be honest. I have had my ownFlorencefavourites.Nightingale would be up there near the top of the list, no doubt about it. Coming to Britain in 1856, she championed sanitary health in the community – and confirmed her status as a hero over the next 50 years of her life, establishing the career of nursing as a deeply respected profession for the first time. Florence with the lamp is still a childhood memory from my early reading days.
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Nancy Stewart was born on 16 October 1913 and had experienced both the Spanish Flu (1918-1920) and the coronavirus pandemic when I met her at her home on the Meath/ Westmeath border a while back. It was the occasion of her 107th birthday. Nancy’s
family had gathered in big numbers and in great spirits to celebrate her birthday and hear her positive message of hope, which she recorded with the assistance of her grand daughter,“ImagineLouise.turning 107 in a world pandemic,” Nancy said to me that day, “this definitely is something very unusual, even for me and all I have been through. I live in Clonard in County Meath and have lived in my home for over 83 years. I write to you today to send you my love and to offer you my prayers. We are in a very difficult time at the moment in our country, in our lives and in our world. But I reach out to you in this letter to offer you hope, faith and belief that everything will be okay in the end”.
Right until the very end, Nancy held onto her great dignity and her pride. She was a wonderful lady – a great person and a tremen dous mother and grandmother. She will be fondly missed.
I was fortunate enough to once meet Malala Yousafzai, a brave young Pakistani activ ist for female education and the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The world’s young est Nobel Prize laureate, she campaigned passionately for human rights advocacy, especially the education of women and children in her native Swat, Khyber Pakh tunkhwa, where the Pakistani Taliban have at times banned girls from attending school and used violence to rule over that gender. I met Malala at the presentation of the Inter national Peace Awards in County Tipperary and her charismatic effect on her audience has stayed with me ever since. All of which brings me to the number one woman on my list, the Irish lady who holds that honour –not for her international achievements or her groundbreaking discoveries – but for her wonderful sense of duty and civic responsi bility, and all revealed to the world only after she hit the ripe old age of 100!
Malala’s charisma
been in equally buoyant mood in the midst of her family, as the then 106-year-old called on the Government of the day to get the finger out and provide proper homes for the home less, as well as the poor and needy in society.
Amazing women of the 20th century who made their mark
Nancy lived with her husband and her family at their modest little home in Clonard for over 70 years. Up to a very short time before her death (a year ago this month) she still lived in the house with her niece Louise Coughlan, who always described her as the greatest granny in the world.
Louise adored her granny and, in fact, I of ten slagged her that she had become Nancy’s media agent – welcoming the TV and radio stations of the world into the house alongside the print and electronic media for endless interviews and chats. The best part of all that was the fact that Nancy clearly enjoyed every moment of it.
little of the fact that day that she herself had just broken her hip the previous December. She had since made a full recovery at 106 years of age and was able to stand up and blow out the candles at the celebration.
“Not fighting with anybody is good for your health,” she told me, adding that she has little time for telephones and gadgets and walked and cycled most of her life. Nancy also spoke with great clarity about the arrival of the ‘black and tans’ at her home when she was a young child. She described to me how her mother had sent herself and her siblings well down into the garden at the back of the house for safety and shelter when the unwanted guests came into sight. They had all hidden there and watched with a sense of great fear and anxiety as the man from the unit came through the garden gate and asked for a drink in the home. A few moments later, he was given a jug of milk and bade her farewell but you could tell it had been an uneasy few minutes for the children, locked away down the garden, as they waited to see their own mother’s fate at the hands of these notoriously violentNancyvisitors.hadno great wealth or riches – no palace, no staff and certainly no grandeur about her – just like many of the other great ladies of the last 100 years. She said she suf fered like everybody else from corporal pun ishment at school, but the parents of a fellow school pupil had put that to an end by threat ening the teacher who was doing it. There was a sense of great pride and courage in her voice as she recalled how they dealt with that challenge from a bully – and survived the ordeal by reacting in the only way one ought to do when dealing with a bully – and that’s to confront that person head on.
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Hale and hearty at the age of 106, Nancy talked with great gusto about the true feeling of safety and security that only comes to any family with the peace and comfort of knowing there’s a roof over your head for you and your family at the end of every day –especially in the Irish winter.
A year earlier I had been in the same house just off the old Kinnegad to Enfield road at Clonard. On that memorable day Nancy had
Nancy Stewart.
Minister for Education
Minister: More school transport tickets when ‘extra buses and drivers are sourced’
Deputy Naughten ex pressed disappointment that Minister Foley is not guaranteeing that children
support the principle be hind the Government move to ease the burden on all families, the lack of proper planning has caused chaos and left chil dren who had a bus service up to this year on the side of the Deputyroad”.Naughten said that in many cases a school bus could be sourced – but the problem was finding drivers.“This I believe can be resolved by Bus Éireann lifting its internal ban on drivers over the age of 70,” he said.
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Norma Foley has said that more free school transport tickets will be issued as extra buses and drivers be comeTheavailable.Minister was re sponding to local TD Den is Naughten after a public meeting was held in Bal lyforan to discuss the lack of capacity for students on the Athlone and Ballygar routes (see Roscommon People issue dated 2nd of September).DeputyNaughten said he
and their siblings who had a bus service last year will get a service this year.
Deputy Naughten said that while the scheme was intended to bring children from rural areas to school, in some instances the only ones to benefit were chil dren in “Whiletowns.Iwelcome and
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The Independent TD said that there were a number of instances where parents who had been availing of the bus service for years, were now forced to drive up to 100km a day to trans port children to school.
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“It is crazy to think that drivers over 70 can drive private buses from one city to another all day butBus Éireann will not allow them to use the same bus to bring children to and from
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“Alongschool.with my inde pendent colleagues across the country, we have tableda motion in Dáil Éireann calling for specific steps to be taken by Government to ensure that all school children have access to a bus service as they did in every year up to now,” he concluded.
had received an unprece dented level of complaints from parents and had sought clarification from the“SheMinister.hasnow responded by stating that Bus Éireann will continue to process applications and issue tick ets as soon as extra buses and drivers are sourced and become available to provide transport for the higher numbers qualifying for the service,” he said.
The steward in today’s Gospel confronts the reality that he can’t go on living the way he has been. He is under judgment. He must give account for what he has done. The exploiters of the poor in today’s First Reading are also about to be pulled down, to be thrust from their stations (see Isaiah 22:19). Servants of mammon, or money, they’re so in love with wealth that they reduce the poor to objects; they despise the new moons and Sabbaths – the observances and holy days of God (see Leviticus 23:24; Exodus 20:8).
Kathleen Quinn, Lola, Casey and Lily Dorris pictured at the Roscommon Races recently. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Their only hope is to follow the steward’s path. He is no model of repentance. But he makes a prudent calculation – to use his last hours in charge of his master’s property to show mercy to others, to relieve their debts. He is a child of this world, driven by a purely selfish motive – to make friends and be welcomed into the homes of his master’s debtors. Yet his prudence is commended as an example to us, the children of light (see 1 Thessalonians 5:5; Ephesians 5:8). We too must realise, as the steward does, that what we have is not honestly ours, but in truth belongs to another, our Master.Allthe mammon in the world could not have paid the debt we owe our Master. So He paid it for us. He gave His life as a ransom for all, as we hear in today’s Epistle. God wants everyone to be saved, even kings and princes, even the lovers of money (see Luke 16:14). But we cannot serve two Masters. By His grace, we should choose to be, as we sing in today’s Psalm, “servants of the Lord”. We serve Him by using what He has entrusted us with to give alms, to lift the lowly from the dust and dunghills of this world. By this we will gain what is ours and be welcomed into eternal dwellings, the many mansions of the Father’s house (see John 14:2).
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Pictured at Strokestown Show on Saturday were Kaitlyn Caslin, Sarah Dixon, Sarah Hannon, Isobel Dowd and Abbie Gibbons. Photo: Mick McCormack
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“It was a huge undertaking for our
“There was clearly a lack of joined up thinking with regard to the care of older people across County Roscommon, which may now force older people to have to go to towns far away from their family to secure a nursing home bed, which is not acceptable”.
After a few weeks of preparation by the club, their labours were rewarded as the day for the event finally arrived. It turned out to be dry, warm, and sunny, which added to the splendour of the occasion. Shortly after midday, under a clear, blue sky, the threshing of the corn commenced. When the thresher was started up, its hum ming sound would have evoked memo ries in the older generation of a time when
A demonstration of old-style threshing took place at the Strokestown Agricultural Show last Saturday. Pic: Mary Regan
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The Independent TD said the news comes ahead of a challenging winter for our health services.
Murphy in appeal over ‘dangerous’ N5 bend
the world seemed to move more slowly and life was simpler.
and spectators came to Strokestown from all across the country.
The disclosure that the two HSE-run long-stay hospitals for older people in Castlerea and Roscommon cannot take in new residents follows the recent clo sures of Costello’s Nursing Home, Bal lyleague, Stella Maris Nursing Home, Baylough and Tearmainn Bhride Nursing Home, Bridewell.
“Considerable public monies have been spent trying to make this area of road safer but still we have the ongoing threat. I am urging Transport Infrastructure Ire land to make this area as safe as possible as many people fear passing the area now because of the possibility of an accident”.
On Saturday last the Mid-Roscommon Vintage Club held a corn-threshing event at Strokestown Agricultural & Industrial Show. The threshing was preceded by a parade of vintage machinery including the threshing mill, a reaper and binder and a square baler. An array of ancient ma chines and tractors were on display at the vintage site.
Suspension of nursing people’vulnerable‘willadmissionshomeimpact
Independent TD Denis Naughten has said the recent suspension of admissions to the Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon town and Aras Mathair Phoil in Castlerea, which comes after the closure of a num ber of local nursing homes, will directly impact vulnerable older people.
The chairperson of Strokestown Agricultural Show has said the event last Saturday went “100 per cent to plan” and that it was one of the most successful shows in recent memory with large crowds attend ing from all parts of Ireland.
“The people on the gate couldn’t get over the amount of people com ing from all over Ireland. We had people from as far away as Kerry paying at the gate that Saturday,” he said.
“Our one big issue was fitting eve rything in on the grounds but make no mistake, this was a full agricultur al show with everything from hors es, sheep and dogs to amusements for kids, farm and garden produce and music and entertainment.
Cousins Helena and Samuel Cregg, Elphin and Finian Cregg, Croghan pictured at Strokestown Show on Saturday. Photo: Mick McCormack
Pictured at Strokestown Show on Saturday were Fiona Nolan, Stephen Hayden, baby Sean Hayden and Sean Nolan. Photo: Mick McCormack
“As a result, the Government must pro vide alternative local beds for older peo ple who require long-term care pending the reopening of both the Sacred Heart and Aras Mathair Phoil to new admis sions and I will be taking this up with theHealth Minister in Dáil Éireann”.
Strokestown Show ‘one of most successful in recent memory’
The Strokestown Agricultural Society chairperson concluded by thanking sponsors, all those who came out to support the show, and those who played any role in the success of the event.
“It was one of the most success ful shows that I have ever seen here and it was a credit to all those in volved,” he concluded.
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“The area commonly known as turn of Farn on the N5 near Strokestown on the Dublin side of the town has been the scene of many minor accidents and some more serious accidents over the years and continues to be a worry for motorists, pe destrians and cyclists,” he said.
John O’Beirne said the decision to host a one-day event on a trial basis was taken due to uncertainty around Covid-19, but he wouldn’t rule out a repeat for shows in the future.“Saturday, September 10th was a
Fianna Fáil Senator Eugene Murphy has urged Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to address ongoing safety concerns on a dangerous section of the N5 near Strokestown.Speakingthis week, Senator Murphy said the ongoing occurrence of minor ac cidents at this location needs to be dealt with “once and for all”.
“Running the event on one day worked out really well. It was something that we as a committee had discussed in previous years and this year we decided to go ahead with it due to Covid-19. It’s up to the committee as to whether we de cide to run it over one day in the future but we were really pleased with how it worked out this year”.
Senator Murphy said that he understands that a report into the cause of the problem has been prepared. He pledged to work with Roscommon County Council and TII to try and resolve the issue.
Mr. O’Beirne said participants
Brothers Ronnie, Michael, Joe and James O’Grady, Fourmilehouse were at Strokestown Show on Saturday. Photo: Mick McCormack
brilliant day weather-wise and from our point of view as a committee. Everything ran like clockwork and we had an unbelievable crowd in at tendance,” he said this week.
“This gives rise to a number of serious questions for the Department of Health and the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA),” Deputy Naughten said.“The fact is that HIQA was given ample notice of the decision to close the three nursing homes. Government and HIQA were fully aware of the fact that the nurs ing homes were planning to close due to the failure to provide the funds needed to cover the actual cost of care, and not only did they fail to address this, but they were also aware of threat to the suspension of admissions to the local HSE facilities.
stewards and the many volunteers, some of whom were with us for the first time from various differ ent groups. Without them we would have struggled to stage such a suc cessful show”.
The owner of the threshing mill, JJ Don lon from Rathcline, Co. Longford, was aided in the operation by his trusty threeman crew of John Fallon, Noel Kearney and Timmy Nolan. Noel Kearney’s Ford son ‘High Nelly’ tractor powered the mill, while Timmy Nolan ‘fed the drum’, and JJ and John Fallon ‘looked after the bags’. As the straw emerged from the front of the thresher, it was baled by Donal Pow er’s square baler, which was powered by a Fordson Major Tractor belonging to Padraig Lennon from Tulsk. The tractor was owned by his late father, Mick, who reaped and threshed corn for over forty years before the custom ended in the mid1970s.
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Noel Connolly from the Gaels’ Culture, Community and PR Committee, highlights that this is only a first step in trying to communicate to vari ous nationalities the fun and enjoyment Gaelic games can bring, how the games can help them connect to their wider community, and the power of sport in integration.
Roscommon Gaels GAA Club is embarking on a multicultur al project in conjunction with
als resident in Ireland in April 2021, one-eighth of the total population.Roscommon Gaels success fully applied to Roscommon County Council for Creative Ireland Programme Funding (2017-2022) for the production of a multicultural video, intro ducing various nationalities to Gaelic games. The project will also involve ‘Have a Try’ sessions in the schools where children and young people are introduced to the games and can have a go at them. It is envisaged that this could be a model of best practice for other clubs in the region.
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played for County Antrim), Lee Chin (born in Ireland to a Malaysian father and Irish mother, and has starred as a hurler for Wexford), and ‘Zak’ Moradi (a Kurdish refugee from Iraq who played senior hurling for County Leitrim). Shairoze Akram points out that his involvement helped not just Asians, but other minori ties get into Gaelic games, and helped them to see that the GAA is for everyone.
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“I want to compliment the principals, teachers and coaches in local schools – both primary and secondary – who cater for up to 28 different nationalities and have whole
Pictured is footballer Shairoze Akram.
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Abood Al Jumaili aka Bonnar Ó Loinsigh, Ballaghaderreen GAA Club
heartedly come behind this initiative, seeing it as timely and badly needed”, he said.
“We have some local role models in Gaelic games from different ethnic communities, but just not enough to reflect the changed demographics. The GAA should encourage the appointment of Integration Officers in clubs who could take into consideration the changed demographics and progress similar projects like this“Recentlynationwide.Imet and was very impressed with an Iraqi refugee, Abood Al Jumailiaka Bonnar Ó Loinsigh, in Ballaghaderreen GAA Club, where he delivered football and hurling coaching sessions to Syrian and Afghan refugees. An Iraqi coaching Syrians and Afghans in Gaelic games was very different to see and it was inspiring!”Filmingfor the project will commence shortly, with Mike Hourigan from Mimar Media as the producer.
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Notable national role models from a mix of ethnic back grounds in Gaelic gamesinclude Sean Og Ó hAilpin (the Fijian-Irish hurler who distinguished himself playing for Cork), Shairoze Akram (the Pakistani footballer who won an All-Ireland U-21 title playing for Mayo), Lara Da hunsi (an Irish-born footballer with a Nigerian father who
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those focail that we do know.
influence of Gaelige, since technically speaking, in Ireland we speak Hiberno-English. Hi berno-English is a dialect na tive to the island, which differs from standard English due to the fact that when we changed our primary language, we kept some Irish grammar, phrases, and pronunciation. It’s why we have words like ‘yous’/‘yiz’ to parallel Irish’s ‘sibh’. It’s why we might say “there is a lot of cars” instead of “there are” – because in Irish, you would use ‘tá’ in place of both. Nevertheless, there is a per ceivable tug and pull in conver sations around language in Ire land, people swinging between
For example, our Gaeltacht areas are regarded as Gaeilge’s safe havens. But in recent years, these places have begun to fall victim to the impacts of tourism. Tourist accommoda tion has come to dominate the rental market in these areas, to the point where local peo
There is an enormous amount of cultural significance to our language and the practice of it. However, it’s also true that a shift towards Irish as a more primary language would be regarded as largely impracti cal. As such, discourse around instilling Irish back into our culture is often shut down instantly and cynically. But there is undoubtedly space to appreciate our native tongue more without overhauling eve rything.Tosome degree, we are a bi lingual country. But as we veer further away from the practice of Irish in our everyday lives, as we continue to let our Gael tacht areas deplete, and all the while continue to expose ourselves to solely English media, it’s inevitable that the Irish language will fade. We ought to do more to protect Irish-speaking areas, promote Irish-language media (such as the new ‘Róise & Frank’ film, which is meant to be quite good I hear), and come up with creative ways to weave Irish back into our everyday lives. We owe it to ourselves to take back our native tongue, and embrace all the culture that comes along with it. We’re very conscious of how much England’s occupation and im pact eroded so much of our culture, and safeguarding Irish is one way to go about righting that wrong. After all… “tír gan teanga is tír gan anam”.
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Amid this crisis, local man Aidan, who drove buses packed full of aid from Ireland, and on his return, helped to bring Ukrainian citizens to destinations across Europe, will share his story. Aidan worked closely with a woman called Grace Ken nedy, a law tutor at the University of Galway who will also feature in the documentary. Grace left her job at the beginning of the war and has since brought over 5,000 Ukrainians to Ireland safely and into homes.
ple are being pushed out. And with this increased migration of native Irish speakers, and the increase in tourists leading to more English being spoken, the Irish language is becoming less and less part of the fabric of these areas.
‘The War at Home’ will air on Monday, September 19th, at 9.35 pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Aidan Geraghty
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Beyond the ‘cúpla focail’ – Irish language’s place in modern Ireland
the pragmatism of prioritising English or the romanticism of reinvigorating Irish. And of tentimes, the conversation is relegated to a discussion about curriculum – whether or not to keep Irish as a mandatory sub ject, how the language is taught in general – but the issue isn’t confined to how much we do or don’t teach in schools.
The whole exchange be tween these two girls remind ed me of a short film we used to watch back in secondary, ‘Yu Ming Is Ainm Dom’, which tells the story of a young Chinese man who trav els to Ireland. In preparation for his visit, he takes it upon himself to learn how to speak Irish, only to quickly find out that no one in Ireland seems to understand him when he speaks ‘as Gaeilge’. He too, like the American visitor I’d overheard, assumed Ireland retained some use of our na tiveThetongue.movie culminates when he strikes up a conversation ‘as Gaeilge’ with an older Irishman, who tells him that the reason he’s been having such communication trou bles is because Irish isn’t our primary language, English is. The older man tells him the language is only really spoken in a few rural regions. And so Yu Ming gets a job in Conne mara, and the film ends hap pily.After all, it is places like Connemara and other Gael tacht areas that provide refuge for the preservation of the Irish language. We do our best to protect and promote Irish by teaching it in schools, and
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Other interviewees include Anatoliy Prymakov, a Ukrainian-Irish man who describes putting his life on hold to run the Ukrainian Crisis Centre in Dublin, and Kildare-based volunteer Rose Marie Hayden, who gave up her job as a solicitor to volunteer with the Irish Red Cross in Maynooth University where Ukrainian refugees are being Meanwhile,housed.David Dunne from Dublin, who is married to a Ukrain ian woman named Oksana, shares their challenge to bring his heav ily pregnant stepdaughter, Krystina, safely back to Ireland.
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“How do you say ‘sorry’ in Irish?”, I overheard an Ameri can girl ask her friend in a shopHerrecently.friend tells her it’s “tá brón orm”, adding that its literal translation means ‘sad ness is upon me’. This inter ests the American girl, who jokes that it’s a dramatic but oddly poetic way to say it. They go back and forth like this for a while, the Irish friend giving her American visitor some more titbits about Irish vocab; “The word for hello means ‘God be with you’”, “’Please’ is translated as ‘with your will’” Eventually,etc.the Irish friend asks the American why she wanted to know how to say sorry in the first place. She responds that she thought it’d be good to have a few phrases, that it might come in handy while she’s over. Her friend nods, before resignedly telling her most Irish people wouldn’t use ‘tá brón orm’ in any case; they’d just say ‘sorry’.
She wasn’t wrong of course. For the large majority of us, Gaeilge doesn’t feature much in our daily lives or conversations. We all have the ‘cúpla focail’ as it were, but not much beyond that, and even still, we aren’t very likely to make frequent use of
Castlerea bus driver, Aidan Geraghty, is set to feature in a brand new TV documentary called ‘The War at Home’, which aims to capture the Irish response to the crisis in Ukraine. The documentary offers a human in sight into the first-hand experiences of those who have been displaced, the continuing generosity of the Irish people, and the challenges that lie ahead. It also follows the experi ences of Ukrainians forced to travel to Ireland, as they and the already established Ukrainian community here watch the destruction of their motherland unfold from a distance of 3000km.Thedocumentary charts this period of turmoil from the Russian invasion
back in February to the continuing crisis, which has seen over 40,000 refugees enter the country, and fol lows nine Ukrainian and Irish indi viduals who each share their remark able stories and experiences.
plastering it on our road signs, but where Irish truly thrives is in these areas where it is spo ken as the primary language. Indeed, beyond these areas, there is often a sense of pes simism apparent when people discuss the longevity (or lack thereof) of the tradition of speaking Irish. Some will say that there is no use in trying to retain the Irish language, that its era has come and gone. But the linguistic significance of the Irish language did not go away once we started speaking English.EvenIrish people who speak English exclusively aren’t to tally unsubscribed from the
are the band ‘The Scratch’, a fourpiece acoustic group from Dublin whose music is inspired by the likes of ‘Green Day’.
Meanwhile, Belfast-born singer Winnie Ama will be showcas
This event will showcase some of the Defence Forces equipment and capabilities, and is a unique opportunity for the general public to gain an insight into life behind the walls of Custume Barracks. The open day is being conducted as part of the Centenary Commemoration which marks the 100-year anniversary of the handover of Custume Barracks from the British Forces.
Fans of Garth Brooks, with the American country music superstar arriving in Ireland to perform five concerts at Croke Park (you may have heard)
Organisers, participants and all who at tended Strokestown Show, with the popu lar annual event making a successful return last Saturday
TOP: Pictured in the school garden of Kilteevan NS on their first day of junior infants were (left to right): Augustin, Ruhan, Rachael, David and LEFT:Pedro. Pictured on her first day in Kilteevan NS was new pupil, Sarah.
Recently, two Units were deployed overseas from Cus tume Barracks (60 Inf Gp to Syria in 2019 and 118 Inf Bn to Lebanon in 2021), adding to the number of troops the barrack gates has borne witness to that have departed on successful operations at home and overseas, from the Congo to Syria, and Chad to Lebanon.
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The Irish rugby 7s team, who won bronze in the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022, de feating hosts South Africa and also Australia along the way, this after only narrowly losing to New Zealand in the semi-final
‘Ireland In Music’ is proudly supported by Roscommon Coun ty Council in association with Tourism Ireland. The programme is produced by the Temple Bar Company, based in Dublin. This is the third episode of the programme which not only pro motes established and emerg ing Irish musical talent but also showcases the diverse natural amenities of the country as a tour ism destination for domestic and international visitors.
Filming for the latest show will take place at the natural amphi theatre that is Loughnaneane Park in Roscommon town and also at Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle. Performing in Roscommon town
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ing her Ghanaian roots with her combination of soulful alternative R’n’B vocals with dance, house and pop rhythms when she per forms on the picturesque shores of Lough Key.
The open day will consist of weapon, aircraft and equip ment displays, along with guided tours of the barracks to include the barrack museum, prison and other locations of interest. There will be activities for children, including bouncy castles and mini-obstacle courses. The Band 2 Brigade will also be performing throughout the day.
‘Ireland in Music’ comes to Roscommon
Sean and Brenda Maguire pictured at the Roscommon Races recently. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
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On this Sunday, September 18th, between 2 pm and 5 pm, the Officer Commanding 6 Inf Bn and Custume Bar racks, together with the serving members of Custume Barracks, will host an open day, which both the general public and the families of all members of Custume Bar racks are welcome to attend.
The popular music series ‘Ireland in Music’ arrived in County Roscommon yesterday (Wednesday) for recordings of a new episode of the popular programme, which will be broadcast on RTÉ television and US TV network, PBS, later this year.
Footage for the new programme was recorded in Roscommon yesterday (Wednesday) by TV production company Arama, which is managed by Donal Scannell, who has worked on The Late Late Show as well as on musical productions such as U2’s concert tours.
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The popular music series ‘Ireland in Music’ arrived in County Ro scommon yesterday (Wednes day) for recordings of a new epi sode of the popular programme,which will be broadcast on RTÉ television and US TV network, PBS, later this year.
As the oldest continuously occupied barracks in Europe, Custume Barracks has played a vital role within the com munity since its construction began in 1691.
All members of the public are invited to attend and learn more about the Defence Forces and their roles within the community. For those wishing to attend the event, they should be aware that parking inside the barracks will be limited on the day, so visitors are requested to enter the barrack on foot where possible.
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the question: What’s Your Impact?Speaking at the event Martina Earley, CEO of Roscommon Leader Part nership said: “We’re co ordinating this campaign with all the local develop ment companies in Mayo, Roscommon, the islands, and Galway City and county. We’re delighted to be showcasing all the social enterprises in these counties and to really tell the story of the vital ser vices, the fabulous people, and the communities that keep social enterprises alive and that, especially in the West of Ireland, keep villages and towns open and are the unsung heroes of Ireland”.
While the rates have declined, all regions still have rates at least double that of pre-pandemic rates and the rate in Dublin is just below 40 per cent.
‘Arise West’ launched by Roscommon Leader
cohesive voice that cel ebrates the unique land scape of the West of Ire land.
“This year’s ‘Root for Nature’ theme calls on children to get involved in help ing the environment while also teaching them about the complex root system under the tree,” commented Eanna Ní Lamhna, President of the Tree Council of“IntertwinedIreland. with the roots of the tree is a fascinating microscopic network of fungus known as ‘The Woodwide Web’
tor, Ohio will talk about the practicalities of doing busi ness in Ohio. The event will also hear from com panies who have recently participated a visit to Men tor Ohio, led by GTC CEO
“The appointment of the new CEO means that the new Gam bling Regulator will be able to begin regulating the industry as soon as it is established in law,” he said.
“Progress in regulating gambling was held up for far too long in this country and I’m delighted to see this moving forward”.
Technology businesses in County Roscommon who are interested in seeking access to the US market are being offered an op portunity to take part in a new free advice series run
Patricia Kelly, GRD, Sabina Trench, South West Mayo, Joe Curran, Comhar Na nOilean, Martina Earley, CEO Roscommon Leader, Fiona Blaney, Galway City Partnership, Claire Carty, Roscommon Leader, and Olivia Ketterick, South Mayo, at the launch of the ‘What’s Your Impact?’ campaign for Arise West. Arise West is a programme to support social enterprise in the West of Ireland and will communicate to the general public about what social enterprises are, how they make a difference and the impact they have on local communities.
OllieAnyoneDaniels.who wishes to participate in the first event can do so by registering on https://gtc.clr.events/ event/132795:registrationform.
‘Doing Business in the US’ se-ries will be held on September 20th in per son in GTC when Kevin Malecek, Director of Eco nomic Development and International Trade, Men
that allows trees to communicate and connect to other trees, plants and ani mals”.Commenting on the initiative, Spar Sales Director, Colin Donnelly said: “Spar is very proud to support this initi ative and encourage everyone to let their green fingers come to the fore. We have a natural connection through our iconic fir tree and tagline, ‘Under the tree at Spar’ and are delighted to be associated with this terrific campaign”.
In the west (counties Mayo, Galway and Roscommon) and border regions 22 per cent were usually working from home in early 2022, while the midlands had the lowest rate of 20.9 per cent.
Appointment of first Gambling Regulatory Authority CEO welcomed
The Western Development Commission has released a new report highlighting new insights into Remote Working across Ireland based on the most recent CSO data.
Tomás Ó Síocháin, Chief Executive of the Western Development Commission, said: “The research is shows that there is regional employment growth across the board, but that it is particularly strong in sectors with greater work from home potential. Sustaining both trends should be a key focus through Government ini tiatives such as the National Hub Network/connected hubs.ie to allow those living in rural and regional areas, not only to get a job but build a career as well”.
Ireland, Local Enterprise Office (LEO) and other stakeholders – as well as industry leaders who have in depth knowledge of the USThemarket.first event in the
Fianna Fáil’s Eugene Murphy said the appointment was an important step for the gambling industry.
The appointment of Anne Marie Caulfield as the first Chief Executive Officer of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland has been welcomed by a local Senator.
As part of their work to support social enterprises, Arise West will be de veloping an official digi tal magazine, a six-part event series, infographics, a video interview series and bimonthly blogs that showcase the diversity of
The report finds that regions with the lowest rates prepandemic have shown the greatest increases over the period. All regions experienced a decline in the rates of usually working from home between 2021 and 2022, following the lifting of Government guidelines. The levels of change varied by region; those with the largest urban centres experiencing the greatest declines.
“Fianna Fáil has been clear in its commitment to regulating the gambling industry and this is an important milestone in Minister James Browne’s work in the area.
“We have long been committed to regulating the gambling industry and this was a key commitment for the party in the Programme for Government.
Roscommon Leader Partnership this week launched Arise West, a new initiative that will promote the work of so cial enterprises in Roscommon, Galway and Mayo.Arise West is a pro gramme to support social enterprise in the West of Ireland and will com municate to the general public about what social enterprises are, how they make a difference and the impact they have on local communities.Atitslaunch at Knock Airport on Tuesday, Arise West unveiled the new ‘What’s Your Impact?’ campaign, which is aimed at reframing thinking around social enterprise. The campaign focuses the minds of those in the Roscommon, Mayo and Gal way regions on what their impact is on their com munities, on their county, on their region and on so ciety as a whole and asks
Local tech companies invited to free advice series
Local schools invited to take part in Spar’s National Tree Day
Pic: James Connolly
Nationally, in 2022, 28 per cent of workers said they were usually working from home, down from 37 per cent a year earlier.
As part of this year’s campaign, Spar and the Tree Council have teamed up with award winning children’s illus trator Fatti Burke to cre-ate the Spar National Tree Day Colouring Compe tition. Children can pick up the colouring sheets in Spar stores nationwide from September. Colouring resources for schools are also available on www. treeday.ie.
mon business which wish es to Theparticipate.serieswill involve contributions from a range of expert speakers associated with bodies like WestBIC, Enterprise
The Tree Council of Ireland, supported by retailer Spar, is encouraging primary school children across Roscommon to take the pledge and plant a tree on Spar National Tree Day on Thursday, October 6th.
social enterprises in the West of Ireland. By focus ing on the positive effects of social enterprise in the
The Tree Council of Ireland, supported by retailer Spar, is encouraging primary school children across Roscommon to take the pledge and plant a tree on Spar National Tree Day on Thursday, Octo berThis6th.year’s campaign theme ‘Root for Nature’ encourages children, parents and teachers to connect directly with nature by planting one of the 2,000 free native Irish holly tree saplings (avail able on www.treeday.ie).
“We have also hired 16 new counsel lors to keep up with demand for online and offline appointments, and have hired a full-time Services Delivery Manager to
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With support from the National De mentia Office, Portiuncula Universi ty Hospital (PUH) recently launched an initiative called ‘Seo Is Mise –This is Me’.
booklet containing information for service users and their families on the availability of support services in Ballinasloe and surrounding ar eas”.James Keane (General Manager at Portiuncula University Hospital) wel comed the initiative, saying: “Staff from Occupational Therapy and Medical Social Work have worked closely together to introduce this fan tastic new initiative focusing on driv ing innovation and further education to benefit our patients. It is important that we have greater supports in place to ease the journey through our hos pital for our patients”.
Portiuncula project to enhance dementia care
This is a quality improvement initia tive developed by the Occupational Therapy and Medical Social Work Departments in PUH. It includes a Dementia Resource Pack that has been designed to empower patients and families to make effective deci sions and choices regarding their fu ture care. The four medical and sur gical wards at the hospital will also have access to a Dementia Activity Box suited to individuals requiring
To help raise awareness of heart valve disease, Croí will host a free webinar, ‘Listen to Your Heart – Heart Valve Disease’, on Thursday, September 15th (today), from 7 pm to 8 pm. For more in formation and to register for the webinar, visit croi.ie/valveweek.
As part of Heart Valve Disease Aware ness Week, which runs annually from September 12th to 18th, Croí provided over 300 free stethoscope checks at an event held in Eyre Square Shopping Centre in Galway City on Monday, September 12th
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‘Coldtober’ fundraiser returns for a second year
Coldtober takes place throughout the month of October and you can register at www.helplink.ie.
Last year, 490 participants from 21 coun ties took part in a month-long sea swim ming fundraiser called ‘Coldtober’ in aid of Helplink’s mental health services. Now this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than Roscommonever.native and Helplink’s Mar keting and Fundraising Manager, Ruth McCourt told the Roscommon People this week: “We are thrilled to be launch ing Coldtober for a second year in a row. Coldtober 2021 was a huge success and totally exceeded our expectations. We saw 490 participants register for the sea swim ming fundraiser across Ireland, and the money raised from this fundraiser helped Helpink’s counselling services to expand immensely!“During2021, at our Galway location, we provided just over 1,200 counselling appointments to children, young people and adults. In the first six months of 2022 we had the same amount of appointments as we did in the whole year of 2021 – a 100 per cent growth in demand!
Pictured in Galway on Monday were Ronan Kelly (Cardiothoracic Surgeon, University Hospital Galway) and Marguerite Naughton, accompanied by her daughter, Minister Hildegarde Naughton.
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CEO Lochlann Scott added: “Coldtober allowed us to hire a new play therapist to meet the demand for play ther apy appointments, and this has resulted in a whopping 42 per cent increase in the service in the four months following Cold tober, compared to the previous year
Pictured at the launch of Coldtober 2022 were (left to right): Sam O’Neill, Board Member at Helplink Mental Health, Ruth McCourt, Marketing and Fundraising Manager, Helplink Mental Health, Alyssa Manley, Portwest Ireland, and Lochlann Scott, CEO at Helplink Mental Health.
monitor and streamline all of our counsel ling services and provide support to our counsellors.“I’mdelighted to be managing and exe cuting the Coldtober 2022 campaign. I am so passionate about mental health services and hope with the continued expansion of Helplink we will continue to support and make a difference in people’s lives. I’m a sea swimmer myself so I will be taking part again this year at Blackrock. Also a huge thank you to our sponsor Portwest Ireland who have come on board again thisHelplinkyear”.
stimulation with therapeutic inter vention.Siobhan Coen (Occupational Thera pist at Portiuncula University Hos pital) said: “Approximately one in three patients aged seventy and older admitted to Irish hospitals have de mentia and this figure will increase annually as the population ages. Peo ple living with dementia are among the most vulnerable patients in hos pital. They are often older, frail, and very prone to delirium, falls, pressure ulcers, and malnutrition which are key safety issues in hospitals.
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“Play therapy supports children aged 3-12 in Galway and Castlebar and allows children the time and space to work out what may be troubling them, supporting each child to fulfill their full potential”.
Pictured at the recent launch of the ‘Seo Is Mise – This is Me’ initiative in PUH were Ciara Mulkerns (Medical Social Worker), Rosaleen Leonard (Clinical Nurse Specialist, Older Persons), Caroline McInerney Layng (Principal Medical Social Worker), James Keane (General Manager), Siobhan Coen (Occupational Therapist), Bryan Dixon (Medical Social Worker), Roisin McHugh (Medical Social Worker), and Mary Mahon (Director of Nursing).
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23rdBoyle’s iconic King House will be opening its doors, free of charge, for tours of the house and its civic art collection from 4 pm to 8 pm that evening. The venue will also host a Children’s Art Workshop from 4 pm to 5 pm, hosted by artist Naomi Draper. Later that evening, there will be a much-anticipated performance by the Roscommon County Youth Orchestra from 6 pm. The acclaimed Dotts O’Connor and guests will later give a musical performance from 8 pm, also in King House.
Chultúir 2022 has become a staple of local and national cultural expression.
Paschal Fitzmaurice, Rhona McGrath (Roscommon County Council Arts Officer) and Mary Smyth (Public Art and Engagement Officer, Roscommon Arts Office).
A major commemorative souvenir publication will appear as a supplement in The Roscommon Herald on September 20th as part of Roscommon’s Decade of Centenaries Programme.
Culture Night Facebook page. All events are proudly supported by Roscommon County Council and the Arts Council.
Satirical Sketches of the Roscommon Herald 19201923’.Theaforementioned Richie Farrell is also instrumental in the staging of the inau gural Roderic O’Conor Conference, which will be launched at Clonalis House on Culture Night, with a full day programme of events at Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday September 24th, as part of Roscommon’s Crea tive Ireland Programme.
event for young bands and DJs at The Quad in Roscom mon town. Events commemo rating major historical figures are also a strong feature of Culture Night celebrations in Roscommon this year.
The much-lauded John McGa hern Museum, once the Garda Station in Cootehall where the aforementioned author’s father served as a local Sergeant, is the venue for an exhibition of the work of artist Malachy Costello, taking place from 4 pm to 9 pm, while the Keadue branch of Com haltas Ceoltóirí Éireann perform from their rich and exciting range of music from the local Heritage Park from 8 pm.
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Culture Night Roscommon was launched recently in Somers Park, Castlerea. An unprecedented 23 events, fittingly being staged on September 23rd, will form the programme of this year’s event.Theschedule represents the most ambitious and extensive array of events to take place in the county, in what is tradi tionally one of the highlights of the local artistic calendar.
The large-size commemo rative publication is edited by former Roscommon County Librarian Richie Farrell in collaboration with sketch artist Lea Farrell and Public Art and Engagement Co-ordinator with Roscom mon County Council, Mary Smyth. The publication is entitled ‘War & Peace – The
For more information on Culture Night check theorculturenight.ie/roscommon/outjointheconversationondedicatedRoscommon
Culture Night Roscommon was launched recently in Somers Park, Castlerea. An unprecedented 23 events, fittingly being staged on September 23rd, will form the programme of this year’s event.
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will also host an evening of ancient music to coincide with this year’s Culture Night.
Culture Night invites everyone, everywhere, to discover and celebrate all that our culture is today on one joyful night of artistic expres sion. With a rich and diverse programme of events span ning circus to dance, film to literature, museums to music, heritage to funerals, history to art, Culture Night/Oíche
The nearby Pleasure Grounds in Boyle is the location for a Boyle Sculpture Arts Trail, where performing artists will be showcasing their talent, while Studio Eleven on the Boyle River Walkway will host a number of short film screenings.
In nearby Arigna, Batty O’Brien will be giving a unique musi cal performance in the Arigna Mining Museum from 4 pm to 8 pm. Meanwhile, acclaimed artist Leonora Neary will be showcas ing her work at the same venue, also from 4 pm to 8 pm, entitled ‘Night Pools and Dark Places’.
The past twelve months has seen a considerable cultural outpour ing in Boyle, with a number of cultural events taking place in the town’s ‘cultural quarter’ as part of Roscommon County Council’s ‘Local and Live’ initiative.The town and surrounding areas will be the location for a number of exciting events marking Cul ture Night on Friday, September
Culture Night will also see a lecture in The Douglas Hyde Centre, Portahard, Frenchpark by Dr Máire Nic An Bhaird on the theme of ‘The Impact of County Roscommon on Ireland’s First President’, with music by local Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. Two further lectures in this strand will follow on Friday, September 30th, and October 7th, both at 7 pm.
The launch of this year’s Culture Night saw impromptu performances by the inimita ble Batty O’Brien. The launch was also attended by Cllr.
Culture Night Roscommon is supported by Roscommon County Council in partnership with the Arts Council, artists and cultural organisations throughout the county. Events in Roscommon kick off at 3.30 pm and run until midnight. Audiences can experience culture for as long, as little, as early, or as late as they like! It’s about experiencing a range of arts and culture in the county’s eclectic cultural venues in the likes of Arigna, Ballydangan, Boyle, Castlerea, Cootehall, Frenchpark, Keadue, Knock croghery, Roscommon town andMusicStrokestown.Generation Roscom mon will host a late-night
This year’s event was launched by the Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Coun cil, Cllr Tom Crosby. The site of the launch was an ap propriate location, as Somers Park is set to become one of the premier outdoor perform ing spaces in the county, with an adaptable capacity for up to 500 people. The venue
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Kieran and May O’Connor pictured at the Roscommon Races recently. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
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Political anoraks will also enjoy live political debates among high profile Irish politicians, policymakers and political experts.
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The Zutons are one of the headline acts at the upcoming Night & Day Festival in Castlerea.
At the recent launch, organisers Cruachan Pro ductions told local stake
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Junior Brother, and Soda Blonde as well as comedy from Danny Ryan, Ashlee Bentley, Steve Bennett, Eman Idama and many
The first ever Night & Day Festival will take place on the grounds of Clonalis House in Castlerea on Saturday and Sunday next, September 24th and 25th.
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‘World class’ festival
House Plants…will perform at the upcoming Night & Day Festival in Castlerea.
Clonalis House & grounds…venue for the inaugural Night & Day Festival in Castlerea.
will be held across three tented stages and will feature a full programme of family-friendly events. The festival is a strictly over-20s event, but U-12s can enter for free when accompanied by a parent or guardian. A great range of family-focused activi ties will take place inside the spectacular walled garden of Clonalis House. The jam-packed itinerary
more.Ballymore Properties are the main sponsors of the event, which is also supported by Ireland West Airport, Knock, while Harmac Medical will sponsor one of the stages.
The two-day camping festival, which takes its in spiration from the autumn equinox, a time of equal periods of night and day,
holders how the grounds of the historic County Ro scommon home would be transformed into a musical oasis for the event and that festival-goers would be treated to a packed sched ule of music, comedy and political debate.
includes immersive circus performances, ancient instrument workshops, mythical storytelling, natural craft making, and live bog oak sculpting.
The star-studded line-up will feature acts such as Villagers, John Grant, The Mary Wallopers, The Zutons, Cathy Davey,
Clonalis House, the home of Richard and Carol-Anne
Night & Day Festival organisers, Brendan Hurley and Craig Hughes, pictured at Clonalis House, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon recently for the official launch of the inaugural festival.
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There are strong local connectionsto the Night & Day Festival whichtakes place on the grounds of Clonalis House, Castlerea on Saturday andSunday, September 24th and 25th.The organisers of the two-dayevent, Cruachain Productions, areled by uncle and nephew, BrendanHurley and Craig Hughes. They are
comes to Clonalis House
supported by a team of nine including six other family members.Night & Day Festival will feature aseries of debates with local politicians as well as four local musicalacts from Roscommon and eastMayo including Arlene from Ballintubber and FeeF from Roscommon town.
Strong local links to festival
O’Conor Nash, will host theMrsfestival.O’Conor-Nash said the family was delighted to welcome the festival to Castlerea.“Webelieve Clonalis with its 700 acres of woodland and pasture and surround ed by nature is the perfect setting for a festival and perfect setting to celebrate the autumn equinox,” she said.“We’re delighted to welcome people to Ro scommon and to showcase Ireland’s Hidden Heart lands, and bring people to an unspoiled part of the country.“Itwill give people a further opportunity to discover the soft bogs and roving lakes, and appreciate what’s on our doorstep”.EarlyBird tickets have now sold out but some tickets remain for both days of the festival as well as weekend camping pass es costing €165. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.night andday.ie or email info@ nightandday.ie.
Brendan Hurley, the Festi val’s Director, said: “We’re aiming to bring a world class festival to Castlerea, that will have a blend of music, comedy, storytell ing and “We’redebate.reallythankful for the support we’ve received so far from our sponsors and to the O’Conor Nash family for putting their trust in us, because without them this wouldn’t be possible”.Cruachan Productions is run by Mr. Hurley and his nephew, Head of Commu nications, Craig Hughes.
John Grant…will perform at the upcoming Night & Day Festival in Castlerea.
Mr. Hughes said: “It’s exciting to launch a music festival, but even more so to do it in a part of the country where we grew up and that has been under served and underutilised in terms of live music for too“Ourlong.aim is to bring some of the biggest acts in the country to Night & Day, but we’ll also be giving emerging artists from the region a platform to show case their talents”.
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The Mary Wallopers will be amongst the acts performing at the upcoming Night & Day Festival in Castlerea.
Soda Blonde…will perform at the upcoming Night & Day Festival in Castlerea.
Villagers…will perform at the upcoming Night & Day Festival in Castlerea.
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The inaugural festival, which takes place on September 24th and 25th, will ensure emerging artists are part of the star-studded line-up and have a chance of winning video production and
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee will dis cuss the issue of genderbased violence alongside a representative from Roscommon Safe Link, a domestic abuse charity, and Louise Burne, politi cal reporter with the Irish Daily Mail.
The Song Contest shortlist of 20 artists features Tricia Collins from Castlerea and Death Milk shake from Ballaghaderreen and has been evaluated by a panel of expert judges including singersongwriter Emma Langford,Today FM’s Ed Smith, and RTÉ presenter Brian Lalley. Four finalists will be selected to perform at the festival with the overall winner announced on
the remaining studio recording time.Creative Director of Night & Day, Declan Hurley, said the song contest was a platform to promote emerging artists.
(Right) Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD, will take part in a political discussion during the eagerly awaited Night & Day Festival in Castlerea.
Five Cabinet members amongst line-up for political debates
Organisers have confirmed that two Roscommon artists have been shortlisted for the inaugu ral Night & Day Festival Song Contest.
Meanwhile, Minister for Higher and Further Edu cation Simon Harris will reflect on the politics of the pandemic with DMG Media Ireland Executive Editor John Lee.
Minister for Integration Roderic O’Gorman and Orwell prize-winning author Sally Hayden will discuss the challenges around migration and integration with Craig Hughes.Alsoon Sunday, Minis ter for Arts and Culture Catherine Martin will debate ‘The Future of the Night Time Economy’ with DJ, producer and member of the Give Us The Night campaign R. Kitt.Commenting on the announcement, festival organiser and political correspondent Craig Hughes said: “It’s great to be able to mix my two passions, music and politics. I’m really look ing forward to some great agenda-setting debate with political heavy weights”.
the final day. The competition is sponsored by Lensmen Photog raphy and Video Production. The overall winner will receive a choice of three recording stu dios to record their winning song in, plus two days of filming and two days’ editing for a music video by Lensmen Photogra phy and Video Production. The runners-up will have second pick of their preferred recording studio with third place getting
On Saturday 24th, Minister of State at the Department of Agricul ture Pippa Hackett will discuss ‘The Future of Rural Ireland’ with local TDs Claire Kerrane (Sinn Féin), Michael Fitzmaurice (Independ ent) and Denis Naughten (Independent).
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The festival takes place on September 24th and 25th on the grounds of Clonalis House in Castlerea, Co. Roscom mon. As the last largescale music festival of the season, Night & Day boasts a range of cul tural acts as well as a fun, family-friendly itinerary that will entertain and engage children, parents, and friends in a relaxed environment.
(Below) Minister of State Pippa Hackett will discuss the future of rural Ireland with the three RoscommonGalway TDs at the upcoming Night & Day Festival in Castlerea.
Sunday’s line-up will include Sinn Féin TD for Dublin West and Hous ing spokesman Eoin Ó Broin, who will discuss two of his passions, hous ing and music, with Craig Hughes.
“The aim of the contest is to support up and coming artists by providing the resources needed to produce a song and video of a professional standard and to enable them to get their music heard,” he said.
Taking part in the political debating dimension to the upcoming Night & Day Festival in Castlerea will be Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee.
Rounding up the debates on day one, Fi anna Fáil TD for Dublin South-West and party Justice spokesperson, Jim O’Callaghan, will debate Ireland’s drug laws with Independent MEP Midlands-North-Westfor Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan, and Irish Daily Mail Po litical Correspondent and festival organiser, Craig Hughes.
(Above) Minister Simon Harris will participate in a political debate during the Night & Day Festival in Castlerea.
Organisers of the Night & Day Festival have announced its political line-up, which includes five Cabinet members, for a series of debates at the inaugural event on September 24th and 25th.
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“We will be highlighting the issue of domestic and gender-based violence during our political discus sions as part of the festival programme”.Youcandonate to Roscommon Safe Link at www.idonate.ie/rsl.
3.45 pm: Ancient Music Ireland
As part of the inaugural Night & Day Festival, there will be a series of family-friendly acts pre sent throughout Saturday and Sunday…
Bog Oak Sculpting with master local sculptor Stephen Costello, who will display his impressive works.
4.45 pm: Candlelit Tales
Bemusement Games is a collection of mes merising games, made exclusively from wood from Irish trees, ranging from snakes and ladders, pinball, draughts and more.
ple based just outside Castlerea and they will demonstrate traditional basketThereweaving.willalso be natural craft making using native Irish elder trees. Children will be shown how to turn branches into beads to create unique bracelets for themselves.
Dál Cais, a dedicated group of history enthu siasts, will bring history alive at the festival with interactive displays of ancient daily life. They will pitch their authentic tents within the walled garden area of the estate and from here will display armour, weapons, fighting techniques, clothes, cook ing methods and more.
delighted to be involved with Night & Day Festi val, which we hope will further increase our profile and raise awareness of our service among members of the public.
Natural craft with Willowbrook Glamping
Ceol Connected will give an interactive bigband musical performance with mesmerising melo dies on whistles, guitar, fiddle and percussion.
Ancient Music Ireland will provide a musical ex hibition and presentation of musical instruments from the Irish Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Early Medieval times. There will also be Ancient Storytelling
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9 Irons forging: Visi tors can watch a master blacksmith hand-forge the traditional Irish amulet, 9 Irons. They include a cross, plough coulter, horse shoe nail, hatchet, etc.
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Stephen Costello – Bog Oak Sculpture
Pat Tricks the magician will also perform a stage show on each day of the festival.
from Rathcroghan, the Ancient Capital of Con nacht, which is located just 15km from the festi val site.
(All acts preforming on both days)
Safe Link is a non-profit organisation which offers information, support, and counselling to women and men who have experience domestic violence.TheRoscommon Safe Link dragonfly symbol
Night & Day partners with Roscommon Safe Link
Living History with Dal Cais
Clonalis House & grounds…venue for the inaugural Night & Day Festival in Castlerea.
West Country Weavers
Franziska – Felt fabric
Throughout each day…
The organisers of Night & Day Festival say the event is partnering with Roscommon Safe Link as part of its inaugural event thisRoscommonyear.
features on the festival’s website and redirects to the charity’s own site.
Fancy Dan and The Renegade Rascals, a high-energy circus group, will perform a multi-prop illuminated and interac tive dance show.
Acts with a family focus…
2.30 pm: Pat Tricks
5.30 pm: Mike McCarthy with Queen Medb‘Tain Bó Cuailnge’
Representatives from Roscommon Safe Link will be on site during Night & Day Festival and festival-goers will be able to donate to the organisa tion and learn more about theirCommentingwork. on the partnership, Roscommon Safe Link coordinator Anne Carey said: “We are
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vice to people who have endured very traumatic experiences and we hope we can play our part in making more people aware of their services.
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“We also hope that festival-goers will support our fundraising appeal on the weekend of September 24th and 25th. Members of Roscommon Safe Link will be in attendance at this year’s festival to pro
Stage times
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3.30 pm: Fancy Dan and The Renegade Rascals
Ancient Music Ireland Display
Minister of State Martin Heydon pictured centre with (from left) Giovanni Pilato of FAO, Ireland’s Ambassador to Vietnam H.E John McCullagh, Remí Nono Womdim of FAO, David Butler of SFSI and Nguyen Song Ha of FAO.
Dry cows: Ch 930kgs €2490, BA 875kgs €2450, Ch 810kgs €2290, BBx 845kgs €2280, AA 710kgs €1780, Lm 765kgs €2170, AA 665kgs €1570, Hex 760kgs
ness. It is time for meat proces sors to show some solidarity with their suppliers. It is also time for the retailers, consum ers, and the government to get to grips with the reality that food cannot be produced out of thin air”.
Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday 15th) with our weekly sale of heifers, cows, calves, runners, and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am.
Minister announces agrifood collaboration with Vietnam
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“Atreports.atime when the num bers of active young farm ers are in the region of 6 per cent, it makes abso lutely no sense for an exit or reduction measure to be introduced,” he said.
Heifers: Lm 415kgs €1220, Lm 425kgs €1180, Lm 495kgs €1420, Lm 480kgs €1320, Ch 460kgs €1260, Ch 660kgs €1850, Lmx 610kgs €1770, Lm 520kgs €1700, Ch 630kgs €1660.
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Continuing Mr. Graham said: “Right now, our primary pro ducers - particularly those in the in the low-income sheep, suckler, and beef sectors - are facing a perfect storm with costs continuing to rise while
He accused the Depart ment of attempting to pass off their own proposals as coming from the Food Vi sion“IFA’sGroup.focus on the Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group is on supporting a viable beef and suckler sector which is economi cally, environmentally and socially sustainable,” he said.“The focus of this report must be to build a sustain able suckler and beef herd
No exit or reduction scheme agreed by Food Vision Group
tion that are completely out of control,” he Accordingsaid.tothe CSO, feed prices have gone up by 34.2 per cent, energy costs have risen by 51.3 per cent, and the price of fertiliser is up by a staggering 133.8 per cent when
compared to summer 2021.
Meat processors slammed for cutting prices as costs rise
Weanling€1060.heifers: Ch 275kgs €860, Ch 290kgs €850, Sim 355kgs €1140, Ch 345kgs €1100, Ch 315kgs €890, Ch 300kgs €820, Lm 385kgs €1080.
counterparts to help Viet nam realise its own goals around economic, environ mental and social sustaina bility in agri-food. This cooperation programme will feature knowledge sharing, innovation, education, and joint research activities. It is an important part of Ire land’s political, trade and economic relationships with this dynamic and fastgrowing nation”.
The co-operation pro gramme, funded by the Department of Foreign Af fairs, will involve a series of relationships between Irish and Vietnamese partners, including State agencies, universities, and private sector over a five-
“No agreements were reached, and no recom mendations were made. Media reports suggesting otherwise are misleading and“Thedamaging.recordneeds to be corrected; the work of the group is ongoing, and all proposals put forward by the department are set to be debated further. The Food Vision Group is scheduled to meet again today (Thursday) and I am calling on Minister McCo nalogue to clarify this issue as a matter of urgency”.
meeting of the Food Vi sion“PriorGroup.to the meeting ICSA, as well as others involved in the meeting, were presented with a dis cussion document – cre ated by the Department of Agriculture - contain ing a variety of discussion points to be debated at the meeting. Several of these discussion points resulted in heated exchanges as to whether they were practi cal, affordable, and how markets would be affect ed,” he said.
Brendan Golden said the document referred to in the media was from the Department of Agriculture and had not been discussed or agreed by the group.
Statistics Office (CSO) this week show just how much our costs have increased over the past year. It is profoundly disturbing to see meat proces sors doing their utmost to push down prices when farmers are grappling with costs of produc
Sample prices for bullocks: BBx 490kgs €1330, Ch 395kgs €1240, AA 470kgs €1240, Ch 545kgs €1720, Lm 505kgs €1520, Ch 510kgs €1480, Ch 580kgs €1870, AA 570kgs €1500, Ch 645kgs €1940, Ch 620kgs €1710, Ch 810kgs €2180, Ch 700kgs €1940, Lm 660kgs €1830.
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The bullock ring saw forward lots make up to €2,180 with heifers topping out at €1,850 while the dry cows peaked at €2,490. Stores remain in strong demand with the top quality lots making some fancy prices. The weanling rings with increased numbers on offer saw the bulls peak at €3.81 a kilo and the heifers €3.21 a kilo. Cows with calves at foot made from €1,425 to €2,500 for a Limousin cow and her bull calf at foot. Springers made from €1,380 to €1,900 while calves/ runners made up to €300 with runners making from €60 to €790 for continental lots.
Good numbers of stock presented again this week with a good attendance of buyers present with a similar trade to last week.
The programme will be managed by Sustain able Food Systems Ireland (SFSI), the technical cooperation provider estab lished by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and four other government agencies ac tive in agri-food – Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and Teagasc.
“It is a mistake to believe that farmers can shoulder these ad ditional costs and stay in busi
Weanling€1740.bulls: Lm 270kgs €1030, Chx 285kgs €870, Lm 295kgs €980, Lm 250kgs €800, Ch 420kgs €1250, Ch 300kgs €1100, Ch 385kgs €1120, Lm 370kgs
“We have been consistent on this message regarding exit or reduction and Mac ra na Feirme’s statements, submissions and contribu tions regarding these Food Vision Groups reflect this. What is needed is a de tailed plan for the future of all sectors in farming and how they can best be sup ported to adopt practices, we need a higher number of young people in farm ing to ensure food security into the ICSAfuture”.BeefChair, Ed mund Graham, categori cally denied such propos als were made at a recent
in the country and reverse the decline we have wit nessed, due to the lack of meaningful Government support”.Macrana Feirme Nation al President John Keane also denied recent media
ICSA Beef Chairman, Ed mund Graham, has slammed meat factories for daring to slash prices while input costs are hammering primary pro ducers.“The Agricultural Price In dices released by the Central
Irish and Vietnamese agrifood authorities will em bark on a new phase of co-operation in agri-food from 2023, Minister of State Martin Heydon has confirmed. Ireland will work with Vietnamese and international counter parts to support Vietnam’s journey in transforming its foodAnnouncingsystem. the coop eration in Hanoi recently, Minister Heydon said: “Ireland is committed to becoming a global leader in sustainable food sys tems, as outlined in the Food Vision strategy. This underpins our relationship with“WeVietnam.willwork with our
year period. The objective is to support the country’s food system transforma tion journey through joint research, capability-build ing, training and educa tional linkages. It will in volve participation by Irish State agencies, universi ties, and private sector.
factories appear ever more de termined pay producers as little as possible. It is quite simple, we need to be getting more for our produce, not less.
The Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group, comprised of representatives from farming groups, proces sors, and other stakehold ers, has reacted angrily to recent media reports which suggest it proposed a suckler cow exit or re duction scheme to be in troduced.IFALivestock
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Special Sale of Heifers
Tuesday, September 27th at 4 p.m.
Show and Sale of Weanlings
€1970.Bullocks: Char 895kgs €1950, Char X 595kgs €1510, SHX 405kgs
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“You are paid separately under the fencing off of watercourses in the GLAS Scheme whereas this is in cluded in the €2,000 on the new low input permanent pasture.“Forthe smaller farmers that are trying to grow or get extra money, you are not allowed to plant any trees around that 10 hec tares to try and bring up your money,” he said.
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Weanling bulls: Char X 300kgs €1320 - €4.40 per kilo - Char 485kgs €1550 - €3.19 per kilo, Lim X 450kgs €1510 - €3.35 per kilo, Char X 350kgs €1100 - €3.14 per kilo, Char X 290kgs €1110 - €3.82 per kilo, BBX 460kgs €1450 - €3.15 per kilo, Char X 370kgs €1460 - €3.94 per kilo, Lim X 330kgs €960 - €2.90 per kilo, Char X 275kgs €900€3.27 per kilo.
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“There are great people in the Department of Agricul ture bringing out schemes that are very workable like BPS, but when it comes to environmental schemes, the Government seems to be continuing to put obsta cles in front of farmers,” he concluded.
“If you dig into the scheme and the terms and conditions you will see that a farmer on 40 to 50 acres has no chance of gaining any type of proper compensation for the work that they will be doing,” he said this week.
com.Sample prices for dry cows: Simm X 785kgs €2360, Lim X 855kgs €2330, Char X 820kgs €2270, Simm X 855kgs €2200, Lim X 815kgs €2160, Char X 760kgs €2060, Lim X 725kgs
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The local TD questioned why an environmental scheme once again ap peared to be anti-small farmer.“This Government needs to relook at what they are doing here and make sure that it is accessible and workable for small farm ers and fund it properly.
Store lambs: 41.2kgs €115, 41.4kgs €114, 38.4kgs €110, 38.8kgs €110, 39.8kgs €110, 36.1kgs €108, 36.3kgs €105, 35kgs €104.
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day next, September 20th. Our next show and sale of weanlings takes place on Tuesday, Septem ber 27th, at 4 pm. Bookings will be accepted until 5 pm on Thurs day, September 22nd.
“Minister McConalogue needs to pause this scheme immediately and change it around or he will be con tributing to the demise of the farming commu nity, especially the small farmers that a lot of these
Friday, September 23rd at 11 a.m.
Fitzmaurice says new ACRE scheme is ‘anti-small farmer’
We had a large number of sheep on offer at this week’s sale of lambs and cast ewes, held on Wednesday, September 14th. Prices for finished lambs peaked at €146 for 52.8kgs. Store lambs fetched up to €115. There were excellent quality ewe lambs on offer, with prices of up to €154 for 47.3kgs. The tops for stag ewes fetched €200.
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Heifers ranged from an aver age of €2.67 per kilo up to €3.85 per kilo. Bullock numbers were small due to next week’s special sale, with prices ranging from an average of €2.28 per kilo up to €2.53 per kilo. Dry cows aver aged from €2.30 per kilo up to €3 perThiskilo.Friday (16th), we will have our special sale of bullocks, and general sale of heifers and dry cows.There was a good entry of topquality weanlings on offer at our sale held on Tuesday, Septem ber 13th, with a steady trade for both bulls and heifers. There was good activity both at the ringside andBullonline.weanlings fetched from an average of €2.99 per kilo up to €4.40 per kilo, while heifer weanlings made from an average of €2.83 per kilo up to €4.13 per kilo.There will be no sale on Tues
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Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has criticised the new ACRE Scheme, claiming it is anti-rural Ire land and anti-small farmer.
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of land, or maybe 50, the most you will be able to get out of this is €2,500 to €3,000 and that will be be tween €1,300 and €1,800 less than what farmers re ceived from GLAS. Is that not proof in itself of where we are now going in the agricultural sector?
Friday, September 16th at 11 a.m.
Sale for Breeding
Because the reality of it is that if you have 40 acres
Visit our website: www.roscommonmart.ie
Our next sale of lambs and cast ewes is Wednesday September 21st at 11 am. The yard opens at 8 am and all stock must be penned by 10 am. Please note all sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID tag set. The sale can be viewed live on livestock-live.
Uptake of the new scheme is also an issue with plan ners while the Independent TD says crop failures will result in no payment.
€2010, Simm X 730kgs €1800, AAX 730kgs €1700, Lim 605kgs €1690, Char X 740kgs
Also Bullocks & Dry Cows
Weanling heifers made from an average of €2.83 up to €4.13 per kilo. Sample prices: Char X 345 kgs €1110- €3.21 per kilo, Char X 340 kgs €1100 - €3.23 per kilo, Char X 310 kgs €1060 - €3.41 per kilo, Char X 275 kgs €1050 - €3.81 per kilo, Char X 235 kgs €850 - €3.61 per kilo, 2 Lim X 325 kgs €990 - €3.04 per
schemes should be aimed at supporting,” Fitzmau rice“Itadded.isregrettable that a Minister coming from the northwest of this country cannot see the holes in the scheme that his de partment has drawn up. But it is no surprise to me that this scheme has been drawn up by the same peo ple that are looking over the forestry, as well”.
Show & Sale of Pedigree Charollais Rams Show at 12 Noon – Sale at 1 p.m. 32 Rams on offer
Saturday, September 17th at 11 a.m.
“Under the low input per manent pasture scheme, you have to sow extra varieties and if you don’t have extra flowers in the ten hectares then you will be back to payment of €2,000 as against €3,140 inDeputyGLAS”.Fitzmaurice said small farmers would be left with little to no extra income.
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Special Sale of Bullocks
Heifers:€870.Char X 765kgs €2200, Lim X 585kgs €1990, Char X 700kgs €1980, Char X 705kgs €1970, Char X 665kgs €1950, Char X 700kgs €1930, Cha X 720kgs €1900, Char X 630kgs €1720, 2 Char X €1670, Lim X 595kgs €1650, Char X 535kgs €1670, Char X 555kgs €1700, 2 Char X 535kgs €1500, BBX 570kgs €1500, Lim X 475kgs €1500, Char X 465kgs €1400, 2 Char X 465kgs €1440, SAX 580kgs €1500, 3 Char X 448kgs €1350, and Lim X 425kgs €1340.
Each Wednesday at 11 a.m.
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Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice.
Lambs & Cast Ewes
There were good numbers on offer again at our sale this week with a firm trade for all stock. Customers were both active at the ringside and online.
Saturday, September 17th
New to the market with Pat Hughes Auctioneers is a wellmaintained four-bedroomed family home, situated in one of Roscommon’s most soughtafter areas on a mature site sur rounded by Accommodationtrees. consists of a sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, four bed rooms and a bathroom. The house is situated on a quiet road,
newfamilyFour-bedroomedhometomarket
June brought the six months figure to 6.36 per cent.
32 Roscommon People Friday 16 September 2022 PropertyPeople NEW TO THE MARKET BUMLIN, STROKESTOWN F42YT57 VALUABLE C. 17.4 Acre Parcel of Land • Excellent location less than c. 2 kms from Strokestown, Tarmonbarry c. 11 kms, Rooskey c. 15 kms & Longford c. 20 kms • The lands are set out in one plot, presently in grass with main road frontage onto the Strokestown/ Longford route (N5) • The lands border and run parallel to Strokestown Golf Club. • Included on the lands is a single storey dwellinghouse in need of total renovation/refurbishment. • The dwellinghouse enjoys a most private setting set back from the road with twin gated entrance and accessed via private gravelled drive. • Mains water, electric & septic tank • Bog plots c. 2.24 acres at Drinagh • Offers will be considered for the entire or in lots Viewing: Immediate viewing recommended & by prior appointment with the Sole Agents Legal: Peter Jones Esq, Peter H. Jones & Co., Goff Street, Roscommon. Further particulars, brochures and maps from the Auctioneers Callaghan auCtioneering l Auctioneers l Estate Agents l Valuers l THE SQUARE, CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON TELEPHONE: 094 96 20102 Web: www.callaghanauctioneering.com Email: info@callaghanauctioneering.com Licence001222Number
IPAV’s Barometer records prices actually achieved by auctioneers, rather than asking prices.PatDavitt (IPAV Chief Ex ecutive) said that there was a noticeable change in the level of increases in the latter two months.
He said in the period ahead, the level of price increases is likely to slow further: “In the next six months, we would ex pect prices to taper to about the 2 per cent mark, with some of the more expensive areas expe riencing no increases at all”.
offering the owner peace and privacy, while still benefiting from the many local amenities. This property is located within walking distance of all Ro scommon has to offer. It is only a five minute walk from the local Church, school, railway station, shops, supermarket, the Abbey Hotel and the County Library, and only ten minutes from Roscommon town centre.
Coming to the market with ap proximately four acres of land, this property also offers huge potential for further develop ment in what is a renowned residential area (subject to plan ning permission being granted).
“In the latter two months, the practice of increasing reserves – where the price expectations of neighbourhood sellers tend to escalate when a property achieves a particular level –had almost disappeared”.
New to the market with Pat Hughes Auction eers is a 1.5 acre site, located at Fearagh, Bal lymurray, Co. Roscommon. The lands are situ ated within walking distance of Portrun Bay.
Ballymurray site new to market with Hughes & Co
For further details or to make an appointment to view contact Pat Hughes Auctioneers on 090-6627003, or email info@pathughesauc tioneers.com.
The latest survey covers the first half of 2022 and shows an overall price increase of 6.36 per cent on the previous six months.
“In the first four months, the overall increase would have been of the order of 10 per cent, but changes during May and
For further details or to arrange an appointment to view, con tact Pat Hughes Auctioneers on 090-6627003, or email pathughesauctioneer.com.info@
10% increase in cost four-bedof homes
The latest Residential Property Price Barometer from the Insti tute of Professional Auction eers and Valuers (IPAV) shows that there has been a 10.42 per cent increase in the cost of a four-bedroomed homes in CountyRoscommonRoscommon.leads the way in terms of price increases for four-bedroomed homes with Wicklow, Clare and Limerick following close behind.
Two-bedroomed apartments in Roscommon have increased by 8.57 per cent while threebedroomed homes have seen a rise of 9.84 per cent.
l Substantial private rear garden area.
This property boasts front line panoramic views across the vast waters of the River Shannon.
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Situated on a 2 acre site approx., this five bedroomed cottage style residence measures 116sq.m (1,248 sq.ft), this site extends onto the banks of the River Shannon al lowing potential for a jetty S.P.P. This is a unique property to come the market.
NEW TO THE MARKET
A primely located 3 bed room semi-detached resi dence extending to approx. 1,007 sq. ft., the property is presented in excellent condition throughout. Living accommodation is comprised of an entrance hall, living room, kitchen/ dining room and W.C on the ground floor level. Proceeding to the first floor is a landing, main bath room and 3 bedrooms with master being en-suite. The property features oil fired central heating with a solid fuel feature fireplace in the living room.
l Modern fit-out to incorporate low maintenance timber flooring and tiled bathroom.
l OFCH throughout with fitted open fireplace to assist.
stone built storage shed
A quality property which would suit the owner occupier or investor alike due size and location
This spacious property has been carefully renovated in recent years and now offers spacious living accommodation throughout with the benefit of an enclosed and large spacious rear garden area with garage and independent side access.
33Roscommon People Friday 16 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 NEW TO THE MARKET FOR SALE BY ON LINE AUCTION 30TH SEPTEMBER 2022 - 5 BEDROOMED COTTAGE STYLE RESIDENCE LOCATED AT PORTNAHINCH, LANESBORO, CO. ROSCOMMON F42 P028 AMV: €120,000 DUE TO CANCELLATION FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY - 4 BEDROOM BUNGALOW RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 19 LANESBORO STREET, ROSCOMMON F42 AK22 AMV: OFFERS AFTER €200,000 This is a character 3 bedroomed two storey Residence of approx.1,030 sq ft standing on a wonderfully mature site area of approx.0.54 of an acre located in a select residential district close to Roscommon town. The said residence is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout. Solid fuel stove in the sitting/living room to assist the OFCH heating system. All mains services connected.
The Auctioneer now invites viewing and all offers to sell
N39 VP78
Property is sold with the benefit of vacant possession. To register your interest get in contact with the sole selling auctioneers.
Features: All mains services connected.
Cluain Dara is a quiet, cul-de-sac with a wonderful family friendly atmosphere and within walking distance of the town.
Lanesboro is situated at the top of Lough Ree between the towns of Longford and Roscommon, divided by the River Shannon. Longford and Roscommon towns are both within 15 minutes drive of this said
A most attractive 4 bedroomed detached bungalow residence conveniently located adjacent to Roscommon Town centre and all local amenities.
l uPVC windows and doors throughout.
The auctioneers now invite immediate enquiries and all offers after €185,000 to sell.
on site.
Septic tank sewerage system
3 BEDROOMED SEMI DETACHED RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 7 CLUAIN DARA, BALLYLEAGUE, LANESBORO, CO. ROSCOMMON AMV : €195,000
Character of approx. sq.ft.
property with the Centre Parks Longford Forest Holiday Centre in Ballymahon only 30 minutes away. The town is well renowned for attracting a large number of visitors to the area with Angling as a top tourist attraction
The Auctioneer now invites viewing and all offers to sell
Double glazed windows are fitted throughout. To the rear is a well-maintained garden. The garden features a raised patio area, spacious lawn and side access. Off street parking is available on the tarmac driveway to the front with lawn to side.
The Auctioneer now invites viewings.
Unique property comprising 3 bedroom cottage in need of refurbishment standing on c. 10.5 acres with direct access onto Hollygrove Lake with jetty. Located on the “Suck Valley Way” Trail, Hollygrove Lake is a 40 acre lake between Ballygar and Athleague with excellent stocks of Tench and Pike. The cottage comprises 3 bedrooms, kitchen, sitting room and bathroom. There is no water connection, large utility and family bathroom There is a large attic/ storage area with carpet flooring and Velux window. Outside, attractive cut stone walling with traditional stone outbuildings.
The unit covers approximately 9,700 square feet and stands on a large site with an extensive hard top forecourt area. The property is located approx imately 4km from Roscommon town and would suit various commercial pursuits due its size and location.
New to the market with Oat es Auctioneers is ‘The Old School House’, a charming three-bedroomed residence situated in the picturesque village of Kilteevan, adjacent to local school, church, pub, GAA fields etc.
Roscommon,
34 Roscommon People Friday 16 September 2022 PropertyPeople
The Manse, Northgate Street, Athlone, CO. WESTMEATH
Langara, Barrybeg, Hill of Berries Athlone, Co. Roscommon
Price Region: €395,000
Servicing the property are three electric roller doors with two bays on the front elevation. There
PSRA Licence No: 003201
Old School House in Kilteevan new to market with Oates Auctioneers
rian-style residence that has been tastefully renovated and modernised by its present owners. The property lies on approximately 0.5 acres of manicured grounds, with large fully serviced work sheds to the rear. Roscommon town is three miles away and Athlone town is a twenty-minute drive away.
VIEWING IS A MUST.
Clooncoundra,
Price Region: € 215,000 BER Rating: C2
properties in this area all have private wells. The land and house can be sold independently should market interest dictate. Price Region: € 150,000. Exceptional B rated property presented for sale in immaculate condition by its present owners with no expense spared. Most desirable location just off the main Roscommon/Athlone route, 3 miles from Roscommon town and convenient to Portrunny Bay and the River Shannon. The property lies on a large site with views over Mote Park and comprises reception hallway, open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room. 2 large bedrooms (both en-suite),
is also an ample supply of good quality water available from an onsite source. The BER rating for this property is E.
NEW TO THE MARKET
Church Street, Roscommon Town, CO. ROSCOMMON
TEL: 090 6477500 FAX: 090 6477546 Website:athlone@oates.iewww.oates.ie
N37 CV61
Roscommon F42 NC83 NEW
For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact Oates Auctioneers on 0906627878, email info@oates. ie, or visit oates.ie.
Roscommon F42 H634
Quality 4 bedroom semi-detached never occupied and finished to a builders finish inside. Spacious layout with 4 large bedrooms, (master en-suite); open plan kitchen/dining room, large sitting room to front with bay window, utility with guest toilet off and family bathroom. Secure back garden fully lawned. Ideal location between the towns of Athlone and Roscommon within walking distance to all local amenities i.e. church, school, shops, pubs etc. High speed broadband available.
Quality 4-bedroom bungalow situated on the prestigious residential area of the Hill of Berries, Barrybeg just 3 km from Athlone town centre and all town amenities. Located on a private landscaped site with an excellent array of shrubs and plants, this exceptional bungalow has been recently fully renovated by its present owners with no expense spared. Accessed via wrought iron gates, accommodation includes entrance hallway, sitting room with feature granite fireplace, open plan kitchen/dining area, utility room, 4 bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom. There is a spacious fully serviced garage together with a large fuel shed in a private secure rear garden. Ballygar, Roscommon Co. Roscommon TO THE Ashwood, Knockcroghery Co. TO THE MARKET Ballymurray Roscommon, Co.
F42 D393 NEW
TEL: 090 6627878 FAX: 090 6627877 E-mail Website:info@oates.iewww.oates.ie
This week, RE/MAX Team Earley are pleased to advise that they have closed the sale of a primely located commercial/industrial unit, located at Roxboro beside Roscommon town (F42 XF54).
Price Region: € 220,000. BER Rating: B3
RE/MAX Team Earley close sale on commercial/industrialprime unit
Offering a real sense of old world charm, viewing is a must for this impressive prop erty. The price region for this property is €260,000 and the BER rating is E1.
Hollygrove,
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RE/MAX Team Earley are currently looking for similar commercial/industrial units in all areas for cash buyers. For further details or to arrange a free consultation, please contact RE/MAX Team Ear ley, Stonecourt, Roscommon, on 090-6626579, email teamearley@remax.ie, or log onto teamear ley.ie. Contact our auctioneers directly by phon ing Cormac on 086-3519492 or Cathal on 0861409158.
Located in Cloontogher, Kilteevan (F42FE42), The Old School House is a Victo
bungalowSix-bedroomedforsale in
On the market with Pat Hughes Auctioneers is a large, sixbedroomed dormer bungalow, located at Lisnaville, Fuerty, Roscommon, only three miles from Roscommon town and convenient to all amenities.
For
sists of a kitchen-cum-dining room, sitting room, living room, five bedrooms and a bathroom. The property is surrounded by mature trees.
The property is well located, situated approximately two miles off the main Castlerea to Roscommon road. It is approxi
The residence stands on a (ap proximately) one-acre elevated site and is finished to a high
Lisnaville,
modernisationresidenceFive-bedroomedFuertyinneedof
35Roscommon People Friday 16 September 2022 PropertyPeople #### URGENTLY REQUIRED #### Due to continued success Hughes & Company are urgently looking for all types of property in and around Roscommon for a number of disappointed underbidders. If you are thinking of buying or selling talk to Pat, let him advise you, his advice is free. Phone: 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com NO. 1 ABBEY ST., ROSCOMMON. TEL 090 66 27003. FAX 090 66 26296 EMAIL info@pathughesauctioneers.com Web: www.pathughesauctioneers.com Licence No. 001090 GRAZING TO LET UNCUT MEADOW, SUITABLE FOR GRAZING, TO LET UNTIL 1ST DECEMBER. For further information or to make an appointment to view any of the above contact the office on 090 66 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -NEW TO THE MARKET: FOR SALE AN ATTRACTIVE FOUR BEDROOMED BUNGALOW STANDING ON CIRCA 4-ACRES, LOCATED AT ABBEYTOWN, ROSCOMMON (F42 VW68) The property comprises a well-maintained residence and outbuildings, standing on a mature site which is predominantly zoned “new residential” under the current Roscommon Town Local Area Plan. The property is located in one of Roscommon’s most sought-after areas, in close proximity to Roscommon town centre and various local services. For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail be info@pathughesauctioneers.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Accommodation consists of: Sitting Room, Kitchen Cum Dining Room with Oil Fired Range, Utility and a Bathroom. There are a range of out-offices, cattle pen & crush. The residence is located approximately 2 miles from Lanesboro on the main Ballymahon to Lanesboro Road. The residence is in need of some modernization. further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail be info@pathughesauctioneers.com
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mately 45 minutes from Knock Airport, and located conveni ent to Williamstown, Castlerea, Ballymoe, and Roscommon.
standard. Downstairs accom modation consists of a porch, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, large utility with toilet off, office/study, large hotpress, bathroom, and two bedrooms (one ensuite). Upstairs there are four bedrooms (two en suite).The property has the benefit
of a large garden to the front and rear of the property. Offers in excess of €320,000 will be considered for this residence.
AN ATTRACTIVE 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW ON CIRCA 2.5-ACRE SITE WITH A RANGE OF OUT-OFFICES INCLUDING AN OLD DISUSED FARMHOUSE LOCATED AT DERRYGEEL, CO. LONGFORD
Legal: Martina Dolan, Solicitor, Groarke & Partners Solicitors, 33 Deanscurragh, Longford, Co. Longford
New to the market with Pat Hughes Auctioneers is a large, five-bedroomed, two-storey dwelling, situated on a 0.5 acre site in Castlerea, Co. Roscom mon.The residence is in need of total modernisation and recon struction. Accommodation con
For further details or to make an appointment to view, con tact Pat Hughes Auctioneers on 090-6627003 or email pathughesauctioneers.com.info@
FOR SALE
For further information or to make an appointment to view contact Pat Hughes Auction eers on 090-6627003, or com.info@pathughesauctioneers.email
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House, Circular Roscommon,RoadF42 C982.
We, Paschal and Colm Finnerty, intend to apply for permission for development at Main Street, Elphin, Co. Roscommon (An Architectural Conservation Area). The development will consist of; (a) Permission sought for change of approved floor plans to Pl. Ref: 21/135, which sought to provide a Café, signage and first floor accommodation.
also Planning Applications and Ancillary Certifier for larger projects.
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.
Niall and Chantelle McGinley are applying for Retention and permission for the following development: Retention permission for: 1. The indefinite retention of the use of land for the siting of a mobile home for their permanent occupation. 2. The temporary siting of a mobile home for a period of 10 years as their permanent residence for that period and temporary permission, and 3. The temporary Tigín type accommodation within the existing agricultural shed constructed on site pending the development of the permanent Tigín accommodation adjacent to the mobile home and Planning permission for: 1. The construction of a permanent Tigín accommodation comprising a kitchen, living room and bathroom. 2. The installation of a waste water treatment system. 3. Upgrading and alterations to existing entrance arrangement, and 4. All associated site works at Creggan Townland, Cornafulla, County 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. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.
We, Deeney Engineering and Planning Services, are applying to Roscommon County Council, on behalf of Seamus Sharkey, for Planning Permission for change of use of existing storage building to use as a vehicle maintenance workshop and store at Circular Road, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon.
This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of a prescribed fee within a period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
Signed: Lo-Homes Limited Tonamaddy, Creggs, Co. Mobile:Roscommon.0868551835
1) Demolish existing dwelling house and partial outbuilding.
2) Permission to construct new replacement house.
Email: jacquelinenaughton@outlook.com
We, Padraig and Sharon Rogers, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission for the construction of a detached dwelling house and detached garage, together with new effluent treatment system, percolation area and all ancillary site development works at Clydagh Lower, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon.
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I, John Kiernan, intend applying for planning permission to Roscommon County Council for permission to demolish and dispose of existing structures on site consisting of 21 no. Mushroom Houses and an office building and store rooms and full planning permission is sought to construct 26 no. houses, (consisting of 10 no. semi-detached 3 bed houses, 16 no. terraced units made up of 10 no. 2 bed houses and 6 no. 3 bed houses) construct service road and connect water and sewage (the sewage will be connected to a pumping unit) to existing mains supply and ancillary site works at Ballyleague Td., Lanesboro, 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 office 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 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.
PadraigSigned: and Sharon Rogers.
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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).
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4) Relocation of site entrance along with boundary treatments and all associated ancillary site development works at Leitrim, Frenchpark, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.
UnitSigned:5,Ballypheason
DeeneySigned: Engineering and Planning Tel:Services0862503109
ArchitecturalWeb:www.jlce.ieDesigns – Consulting Engineers
I, Catherine Feeney, hereby give notice that I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission to retain existing garage and all associated site works at Feevagh Beg, Dysart, Co. Roscommon.
I, Mary Kelly Barron, intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for construction of a dwelling house and domestic garage, installation of tertiary treatment system and infiltration/treatment area, plus all ancillary works. The planning application includes an Natura Impact Statement (NIS) and is located in a SAC at Lackan Td., Portrunny, Co. Roscommon. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of a prescribed fee within a period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
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.
Qualified registered architect with experience in domestic new build and commercial,extensions,agriculturalandbuildingreports.
The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.
RyehillSigned:Planning & Design
087 403 7803
The planning application including the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and screening for an Appropriate Assessment 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.
The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.
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.
Found in Roscommon RC Baptisms, vol. 1, p272.
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37Roscommon People Friday 16 September 2022 Classifieds To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie To have your advert seen by over 70,000 people every week advertise with us! THE MOST READ NEWSPAPER IN COUNTY ROSCOMMON! Thelocalpaper! OUR DEADLINE IS STRICTLY 2PM ON TUESDAY We cannot guarantee publication after this time TEL: 090 66 34633 EMAIL: advertising@roscommonpeople.ie Submit your Classified online Send your Classified advertisement to roscommonpeople.ieadvertising@ or alternatively call 090 66 34633 facebook.com/moleskinarch DesignNewApplicationsPlanningConsultationBuild,Extend,RenovateBespokeDesignDomestic,Commercial&Agricultural 086 info@moleskinarchitecture.com3482387
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I am applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Gerard Dervin for (a) permission for a change of use of an office previously granted permission under planning permission, Ref- PD/07/1599 to two residential units and associated siteworks and (b) removal of two existing chimneys at Lisnamult, Cruby Hill, Galway Road, Roscommon.
Revised layouts to consist of the following; (b) Reconfigured ground and first floor plans to reflect up to date building survey, (c) Demolition of dilapidated single storey structure to rear of building and reconstruction of same, (d) Construction of extension to ground floor Café to provide Café service areas, (e) Construction of extension to first floor accommodation including roof deck to rear, (f) Provision of external seating area to rear of side alley with retractable canopy over, (g) Provision of retractable canopy to front elevation.
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MichaelSigned: Hetherton Arch & Eng. Services Ltd, Cogan Street, Oldcastle, Co. Meath. Tel: 049 8542911
3) Permission to upgrade existing treatment system with new proprietary treatment system and percolation area.
Mob: 087 8228529
Signed: Collins Boyd Engineering Ltd. Engineers & Architects Galway Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Ph Email:(090)6634421info@collinsboydeng.com
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We, Christina and Noel Higgins are applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for the following:
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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 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 planning authority of the application and such submission or observations will considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant the application.
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I, Eamon Harney, intend to apply for Permission for development at this site (site area 6.938 Hectares) for extraction of Sand, Stone and Gravel. The development will involve the extraction of sand, stone and gravel over an extraction area of 4.90 hectares (volume to be extracted = 466,766m³ approximately) over a 10 year planningplanningandthisbeenAppropriateandAssessmentAnRoscommon.(Bealnamulla),Rooskaghstoneoflandsbeancillaryforwastewaterscreening,fencing,pad,truckdownwheel2,020settlementfacilitiesofficesplant,fromstone,screening/processingperiod,ofsandandgravelthesiteusingmobileconstructionof(33m²),welfare(9m²),well,waterpond(aream²),weighbridge,wash,entrance,setarea,carparking,parking,refuellingpetroloilinterceptor,landscaping/signage,lighting,storagetanksiteoffices,andallotherworks.Thelandwillrestoredtoagriculturalonthecompletiontheextractionofsand,andgravel,onlandsatTd.,BellanamulliaAthlone,Co.EnvironmentalImpactReport(EIAR)screeningforanAssessmenthaspreparedinrespectofplanningapplicationwillbesubmittedtotheauthoritywiththeapplication.
E: james@jlce.ie & elaine@jlce.ie
SeamusSigned: Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Phone:Surveyors.(087) 2222874
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Bert’s First Anniversary Mass will take place in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague, on Sunday, 18th September at 10 a.m.
O St. Joseph whose protec tion is so great, so strong, so prompt before the Throne of God. I place in you all my interests and desires. O St. Joseph do assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual bless ings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord, so that having engaged here below your Heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and Hom age to the most Loving of Fathers. O St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your heart. Press him in my name and kiss his fine head for me, and ask him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls, pray for us. Amem (Say this for nine consecutive mornings for anything you may desire. It has seldom been known to fail)
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On the First Anniversary of Michael’s passing, we his family would like to sincerely thank all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. Thank you to all those who attended the Removal and Funeral Mass.
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To the GAA, and to Bert’s former colleagues in Kiltoghert Co-Op who provided Guards of Honour. Your presence meant so much to us.
Those who sent lovely messages, those who sent Mass cards/sympathy cards and floral tributes and to those who telephoned with condolences, some from far afield, with lovely memories to share of Mother, we were very humbled by all of you.
Thanks to the management and staff of Sonas Nursing Home, Cloverhill, Roscommon for their professional and dedicated caring for Eileen in her latter years especially during the extremely challenging duration of the Covid Pandemic.
We want to also thank the management and staff of Brooklodge who were so dedicated to her and treated her with lots of love and kindness, they were amazing. We want to thank Pat and Nicola McDonagh for all the care they took over the four days of Mother’s departure from us, words cannot mean enough. They took care of the gravediggers, floral arrangements, booklets and everything associated with her funeral, thank you to all Aconcerned.veryspecial thank you to Fr. Feeney for his lovely Mass and to Annette Griffin who gave a stunning performance of song accompanied by John Staunton on guitar, they were fantastic and so kind.
We, the family of late Mary Kelly would like to thank everybody most sincerely for your attendance at her Removal, Mass and Burial, and to all those who could not attend due to other commitments or Covid concerns, but thought about her.
First Anniversary Mass for Eileen will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan on Sunday, 25th September at 10am.
Thanks to the staff of the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon for their exemplary care of Bert. Also, to Dr. Valerie Morris and the staff of Roscommon University Hospital for all they did. To Bert’s carers Teresa and Claire for their unwavering kindness.
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.
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Thank you to Gleeson’s Roscommon and Hamrock’s Athleague, who provided refreshments after the funeral and the Month’s Mind Mass.
Michael’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 17th September at 7pm in the Sacred Heart Church,
A sincere thank you to all those who sent Mass cards, messages of condolences, letters and cards of sympathy, flowers and food throughout this difficult Thankstime. to our neighbours and friends for their support at the time, and their continued kindness and support in the intervening period. Thank you to all those who attended the funeral, many of whom travelled long distances. Your presence was greatly appreciated. Your expressions of sympathy, your kind words and gestures, and your stories and fond memories of Bert meant a great deal to the family.
As it would be impossible to reply to everyone, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.
We want to profoundly thank all the staff of the Coronary Care Unit and St. Mary’s Ward for the way they treated her with such kindness and care.
Margaret Pat Patrick
On the First Anniversary of Bert’s death, his wife Mary, his sons, Noel and Adrian, his daughters-inlaw, Martina and Sabrina, his sisters Mary, Nancy, and Monica, and his beloved grandchildren, would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who shared their sympathies and support with the family on their great loss.
THANKSGIVINGS
To the grave diggers, who prepared Bert’s final resting place in Athleague Cemetery, to Henry Hamrock for his professionalism and guidance with the funeral arrangements, and to Margaret Larkin for her beautiful singing in the Church at the Funeral Mass.
PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH
Thank you to Pat Smyth for his professionalism and support in the repatriation of Michael from London.
I leave you now with this prayer: that the Lord Jesus will reveal Himself to each one of you, that He will give you the strength to go out and profess that you are Christian, that He will show you that He alone can fill your hearts. Accept His freedom and embrace His truth, and be messengers of the certainty that you have been truly liberated through the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus. This will be the new experience, the powerful experience, that will generate, through you, a more just society and a better world. God bless you and may the joy of Jesus be always with you! H.B.
THE MIRACLE PRAYER
(nee Cunningham) Mary
MargaretSHERLOCKand Pat also remembering Patrick (Brother)
- Always in our thoughts.
Rath, Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon Who passed away on the 15th August 2022
MONTH’S MIND MASS
To John Walsh and Fr. John Cullen for their gift of loyal Tofriendship.allwho assisted in preparing Michael’s final resting place in Kilteevan Graveyard, thank you.
Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deep gratitude.
Mount Cashel, Convent Court, Roscommon and Ealing, London Who passed away on the 11th September 2021 (1st Anniversary)
TO ST. THERESE
Month’s Mind Mass will take place on Sunday, September 18th at 11am in the Church of the Imaculate Conception,
Thanks to everyone who devoted their time in paying their last respects by either calling at Home, attending the Funeral Undertakers, Funeral Mass and Burial in St. Coman’s Cemetery.
MEMORARE
KILCLINE (nee McGawley)
Late of Lisnasillagh, Athleague. Who passed away on 20th September 2021. (1st Anniversary)
Remembered by their son Martin, daughters Mary, Philomena, Patricia and all the family. Masses offered.
AlbertFALLON(Bert)
Thank you for your ongoing words of support and Also,prayers.to all the Church Stewards who assisted at the funeral and ensured that all Government guidelines were adhered to.
Coolusty, Athleague.
To Fr. Christopher, Fr. Eugene and Kevin McGeeney for making Bert’s Requiem Mass and funeral so personal.
Mother took ill in June and was hospitalised for two weeks in Galway University Hospital.
O Sacred Heart of Jesus in whom we trust and pray, grant the souls of Pat, Margaret and Patrick eternal rest today.
KELLYBallinlough.
“Forever in our Hearts”
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.
www.brianmuraystone.com
Jesus said… “Abide in Me, and I in you… for apart from Me you can do nothing.”
Thank you to Dooley’s Flowers for their beautiful floral tributes and their assistance and kindness.
Thanks to Father Sean, Fr. Eamon and Fr. Douglas for concelebrating Eileen’s Funeral Mass and those who prepared and participated in the Sacred Liturgy.
Margaret Sherlock, The Walk, Roscommon who died in December 1979 and Pat Sherlock, The Walk, Roscommon who died on 1st September 1987 and our dear brother Patrick who died 6th March 2018
condolences, Mass Cards and floral tributes in addition to your practical kindness will always be remembered with great affection and Thanksgratitude.to Pat Smyth for his professional and dignified manner in fulfilling our requirements for Eileen’s funeral arrangements.
We also gratefully acknowledge those who would have liked to attend Bert’s funeral, but due to government restrictions could not join us in person. Thanks to all who lined the road as Bert made his journey back to Athleague from the Sacred Heart Home, especially to his neighbours, friends and colleagues, who stood at Lisnasillagh and Coolusty, and other places along the route. The family was deeply touched by this kindness and solidarity. Also, to the members of An Garda Síochána, for their assistance on traffic management both for Bert’s journey home, and at the removal and on the day of the funeral.
To the residents of Convent Court who stood outside their homes in tribute. To those who sent Mass Cards and messages of condolence, thank you.
THANKSGIVINGS
Thanks to the Gravedigger for his preparation of Eileen’s final resting place.
O glorious Saint Therese, whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and coun sel mankind, I implore your Miraculous Intercession. So powerful are you in obtain ing every need of body and soul our Holy Mother Church proclaims you a “Prodigy of Miracles...the Greatest Saint of Modern Times.” Now I fervently beseech you to an swer my petition (mention specifics here) and to carry out your promises of spend ing Heaven doing good upon the earth...of letting fall from Heaven a Shower of Roses. Henceforth, dear Little Flower, I will fulfill your plea “to be made known everywhere” and I will never cease to lead others to Jesus through you. Amen. Say for 9 days and you will receive a flower during or after 9 days to indicate that your request will be granted. H.B.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. In spired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me, Amen. H.B.
Eileen Cloonsellan, Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon Who passed away on 19th September 2021 (1st Anniversary)
On the First Anniversary of the passing of Eileen, her sons and extended family wish to thank you most sincerely for your support in celebrating the long life and death of a dear, devoted and much loved Mother and YourGrandmother.messagesofsincere
Heartfelt appreciation to those who frequently visited Eileen during her term in the Nursing Home.
Thank you also to Fr. Fitzgerald and Fr. Pravin who concelebrated Michael’s Funeral Mass and to Derek Mahedy for the beautiful music and singing.
E: brianmurraystone@gmail.com
Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this you for this special favour. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own bro ken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Say for three days and promise publication and favour will be granted no matter how impossible. H.B.
PRAYERH.B.
In loving memory of our dear parents Patrick and Margaret Sherlock late of the Walk Road, Roscommon.
Pope St. John Paul II
To Michael’s large circle of friends who attended the Mass in Ealing Abbey prior to his return home to Roscommon, thank you.
Jim’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague on Sunday, 18th September at 11am.
AntogherRoscommon.Road,
Always loved and sadly missed by their children Declan, Stephanie, Robert and Caroline, sister Eileen, brother-in-law friends.extendedgrandchildren,-law,daughters-in-law,Andy,son-innieces,nephews,allherfamilyandmany
DUFFY (nee Lohan)
You always had a smile to share time to give, time to care. Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Who sadly passed away on the 13th of August 2022.
PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN
Today recalls the memories of our loved one gone to rest, and those who think of her today, are those who loved her best.
Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Monday, the 19th of September at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.
M cRoseHUGH
Your life was one of thoughtful deeds, a helping hand to others
Ballyleague, Lanesborough, Co Roscommon Who passed away on September 17th, 2021.
God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so he put His arms around you, and whispered “come to me”. With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.
JamesVESEY(Jim)
Gussie’s 4th Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 17th of September at 11am.
THANKSGIVINGS
Forever missed and loved by her sisters, Ita, Teresa, Mary, Bernadette, Imelda and brother Sean.
THANKSGIVINGS
A million times we’ve needed you, a million times we’ve cried, if love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, no one else can ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, part of us went with you, the day God took you home.
Rahara, Roscommon (3rd Anniversary)
When those we love become a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
R.I.P.
THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER
On Jim’s First Anniversary, his wife Margaret, daughter Marie, sons Lawrence, John, Patrick, James and Thomas, wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who offered their sympathy and gestures of kindness and prayers which have helped to keep alive cherished memories of a wonderful loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle, during this first year of our Webereavement.weregreatly touched by the letters, Mass cards, online condolences, and phone calls we received. We extend our deep appreciation to the many neighbours, relatives and friends who lined the route of the funeral cortege on the day of the burial, which was a great comfort to us.
Sadly missed by her husband Jimmy, son Daniel, daughter-in-law Marie and grandson Jason (Boston), son Joseph and daughterin-law Katrina and her grandchildren Hazel and Darragh. (U.K.)
Anniversary Mass for Rose will be held in Scramogue Church, on Sunday, 18th September at 10am.
Caggle and Manchester
Anniversary Mass in Rahara Church on Sunday, 18th September at 10am.
Who passed away on the 15th September 2018 (4th Anniversary)
We love and miss you every day, our kind and thoughtful Dad. Forever loved, sadly missed and always remembered by his wife Bernie, son Bernard, daughters Sinéad and Áilish, son-in-law Padraig, his grandchildren Páidí, Molly and Gussie and his extended family and friends.
Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your fa ther sees it. Then in his mer ciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and fa vour will be granted. Never known to fail. M.C.
41Roscommon People Friday 16 September 2022 Classifieds To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES Scrine, Athleague, Co. Roscommon Third generation Monumental Sculptors specialising in: • New Headstones • New Inscriptions • Restoration and Cleaning of Monuments • Wall Plaques and Name Plates • Grave Maintenance Service Contact James on 087 3549574 or David on 087 6086723 E-mail: www.anthonymurrayandsons.cominfo@anthonymurrayandsons.com Individually Designed and Printed Love’s Greatest Gift - Remembrance MEMORIAL CARDS Email or call for Sample Pack
In loving memory of Liam who passed away on the 15th September 2019
Anniversary Mass for Pauline is on Friday, 16th September in Strokestown Parish Church at 10.30am.
In loving memory of our dear sister Pauline whom God called home on 12th September 2012 (10th Anniversary)
(2nd Anniversary)
A special word of thanks to Dr. Colm Farrell, the Public Health Nurse Jean, also the people who cared for him, Martina, Una, Tadgh and Conor, for their sensitive professional service and also the staff of Roscommon University Hospital.
R.I.P.
Cherished memories of Marie who passed away on the 17th September 2015.
DIFFLEYGussie
Sadly missed by his nephews, nieces, sistersin-law, brother-in-law and extended family.
Scramogue, Strokestown (6th Anniversary)
Anniversary Mass on Sunday, the 18th September in Clooneycolgan Church at 9.30am.
Rath, Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon.
Sadly missed by your wife Eileen and extended family.
(neeMULLENGrady)Marie
DONNELLYLiam
GeorgeSELBY
Pauline
The flowers we lay upon your grave, may wither and decay, but the love for you who lies beneath will never fade away.
A particular thank you to Fr. Daniel Utofia who attended so promptly on Jim’s final moments and for celebrating the Funeral Mass. To Gerard Farrell, Farrell’s Funeral Directors, for his sensitive and professional handling of arrangements. Also to the caretakers of Cloontuskert Cemetery for organising the grave.
Sadly missed by your husband Michael, family andMayfriends.sheRest In Peace.
O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Vir gin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. C.
rememberingAlso Paddy
In loving memory of Rita who sadly passed away on the 19th of September 2020.
WALSHRita
To those who helped in any way, your contribution made our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude.
Island View, Canine Creche, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon (7th Anniversary)
Quarry Springs, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon
Your life was one of kindly deeds, a helping hand for others needs. Sincere and true, in heart and mind, beautiful memories you left behind.
Sincereneeds.and true in heart and mind, wonderful memories you left behind.
PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Vir gin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. M.S.
THANKSGIVINGS
A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
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Who passed away on 17th September, 2020.
PRAYER FOR A SPECIAL REQUEST Pray for 3 days. Publish on the 3rd day. See what will happen on the 4th day. Oh! Dear Mother of God, Our Lady of Con ception Aparecida! Oh! Saint Rita of Cassia and Saint Jude worker of miracles and helper of impossible causes pray for me. Saint Expedite, Saint of urgent causes. Saint Edwiges the Saint of the needy, you know how desperate I feel, please ask Jesus to help me. (Here mention your request). May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored and glorified for ever. Pray 1 Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be... Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. M.G.
LOCALLY OWNED ... IN THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY Do you think you could contribute to the Roscommon People as a journalist in traditional and/or digital media? Would you like to contribute on news or sports reporting, the arts, politics, social media – or some or all of the above? If so, the Roscommon People wants to hear from YOU! 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! INTERESTED IN WORKING IN THE LOCAL MEDIA? To tell us why you’d like to join an exciting and rapidly changing media landscape, write to The Managing Editor, Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon Or email paul@roscommonpeople.ie Please include CV and reference(s)
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Goods inwards & Stock Control including binning of parts and inventory control
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Scania Importer - Ireland
• Excellent communication skills and telephone manner
• Dealing with phone enquiries from Retail Customers.
Closing date for applications is the 23rd September, 2022.
• Ordering stock.
Closing Date is Friday, 23rd Community Preschool is
for applications
providing personal care, night care ser vices, light house work, meal prepara tions, shopping etc. Phone Maggie: 089 2377157
an Equal Opportunities Employer.
• Team player.
Requirements:
• Team player.
• Manage and process Spare Parts returns & Service Exchange Parts.
Closing date for receipt of applications is the 23rd of September, 2022.
• Good attention to detail.
Dealing with Truck and Bus/Coach customers, duties will include:
Email: roscommonpreschool@gmail.com
Roscommon Community Playgroup CLG, RCN 20029777 Henry Street, Roscommon, F42 X292
• Goods inwards & Stock Control including binning of parts and inventory control
• Able to work on own initiative.
Adviser / Warehouse Operative
• PC literate.
• Ordering stock.
(Full time position may become available) 1pm-4pm Monday – Friday Term Time Only For the preschool year 202 2-2023 AIMRole:Support Worker, working alongside our
• Picking, Packing & Invoicing of Scania Dealer orders.
• Picking, Packing & Invoicing of Scania Dealer orders.
Please email C.V to: PJ.Kelly@westwardscania.com
September Roscommon
• PC literate.
General Henry
• General warehouse duties.
REGISTERED NURSE: Available
• Self-motivated.
• 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
• Identifying & Organising Parts for Workshop and Retail Customers.
• Good attention to detail.
Responsible for assisting in
• Manage and process Spare Parts returns & Service Exchange Parts.
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.
42 Roscommon People Friday 16 September 2022 Classifieds To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie Appointments
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Loughwood Contracting Ltd. are seeking: Carpenters & Apprentice Carpenters Experience preferable Own transport & tools an advantage Safety training provided Location: Galway/Roscommon Phone 0876261080 or email info@loughwoodcontracting.com with your CV to apply < BAR STAFF: Part-time bar staff required with experience or parttime Bar Manager for Roscommon Town pub. Please apply to: PO Box No 3046 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon
WESTWARD SCANIA
SITUATIONS WANTED
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.
Street, Roscommon F42 X292 or roscommonpreschool@gmail.com
Operative To operate on Factory Floor in Kepak Meat Abattoir in Athleague. €11.50/hr. 40hours/week. Contact Marc on 086 0838058 Kepak are an Irish family owned food company, with 4,500 employees across 12 sites in Ireland and UK. At Kepak, we offer more than a job, we offer an opportunity to progress in your career with our Keep Learning training programme. ATHLEAGUE ARE HIRING HEAD CANTEEN CHEF Hours: Mon to Fri (6am – 2pm) Qualification: HACCP Level 1. Desirable Experience: Workplace catering (approx. 300 staff). € LEARNING DEVELOPMENT& WHAT WE OFFER... COMPETITIVERATESOFPAY PERFORMANCEBONUSPROGRESSIONCAREER BENEFITS INVESTIMMEDIATEPACKAGESTART!INYOURFUTUREANDBEPARTOFOURSLEARNMORE More information at www.kepak.com/careers Kepak are an Irish family owned food company, with 4,500 employees across 12 sites in Ireland and UK. At Kepak, we offer more than a job, we offer an opportunity to progress in your career with our Keep Learning training programme. ATHLEAGUE ARE HIRING HEAD CANTEEN CHEF Hours: Mon to Fri (6am – 2pm) Qualification: HACCP Level 1. Desirable Experience: Workplace catering (approx. 300 staff). € LEARNING DEVELOPMENT& WHAT WE OFFER... COMPETITIVERATESOFPAY PERFORMANCEBONUSPROGRESSIONCAREER BENEFITS INVESTIMMEDIATEPACKAGESTART!INYOURFUTUREANDBEPARTOFOURSLEARNMORE More information at www.kepak.com/careers < AFTERSCHOOL ASSISTANT: Afterschool in South Roscommon are now seeking an afterschool assistant from 3pm to 5pm daily. References and Garda vetting required. For further in formation telephone: 087 6818870 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 Role: AIM Support Worker, working alongside our experienced ECCE Team. Responsible for assisting in developing and coordinating support to children participating in ECCE setting. 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 • Kind, friendly and responsive to the needs of children • 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. Interested applicants should send in completed Garda Clearance Form with letter of expression of interest and CV to: The Manager, Roscommon Community Preschool, 18
• Driving & Forklift Licence an advantage.
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Phone: (083) 305 6686/ (090) 6627208
• Identifying & Organising Parts for Workshop and Retail Customers.
Requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and telephone manner.
• Dealing with phone enquiries from Retail Customers.
TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT: Wishes to recruit a Community Employment Supervisor, for more information. Call: 087 6482070 or email: dan2001@eircom.net
Parts Department Adviser / Warehouse Operative
Dealing with Truck and Bus/Coach customers, duties will include;
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.
• Self motivated.
• General warehouse duties.
PART TIME AIM SUPPORT WORKER POSITION experienced ECCE Team. developing and coordinating support to children participating in ECCE setting.
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.
Salary commensurate with experience and comprehensive training will be given to successful candidate. candidate
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Essential Criteria: • Minimum QQI/ FETAC Level 5 in PartsChildcareDepartment
Planning permission is being sought for alterations to exist ing dwelling-house and change of use of part of existing ground floor to shop unit at Bawn Street, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.
I, Ciarán Murray, am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission to: 1) Demolish existing outbuild ing.
43Roscommon People Friday 16 September 2022
FallonArchitectsAvenue, Roscommon.
The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reason able cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in rela tion to the application may be made to the au thority 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 ap plication.
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I am applying for planning per mission for erection of extension to existing dwelling house on site at Ballinagard Td., Galway Road, Roscommon.
Signed: Jonathan Larkin
ROSCOMMONCOUNCILCOUNTY
The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reason able 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 author ity 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 appli cation, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The plan ning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission
The planning application may be inspect ed or purchased at a fee, not ex-ceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority dur ing its public opening hours and submis sions or observa-tions in relation to the application can be made to the planning authority in writing, on payment of the prescribed fee within a period of 5 weeks be-ginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.
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Signed: Gaynor Architectural + Design Services Ltd.
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We, Ganly’s of Athlone Ltd., wish to apply for planning permission. The development will consist of up to 250kWp (c.1180m2) of roof mounted Solar PV Panels and all associated works at Roscommon Rd, Bogganfin, Athlone, Co. Ro scommon. N37 RH61.
The planning application may be inspect ed 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 with in 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 author ity may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.
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Hanly’sFrankSigned:Hanly,Spar Supermarket Ltd.
2) Construct domestic dwell ing house along with domestic garage, new Treatment system and percolation area and all an cillary site development works at Rathmore, Four Mile House, Co. Roscommon.
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House, Circular Roscommon,RoadF42 C982.
We, Kevin and Marie Silke intend to make application to Roscom mon County Council for planning permission for retention of attic development including bedroom, games room and store and re tention of conservatory to side of dwelling, associated work and services at Lavagh, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon.
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Ph: 090 6634365
ConorSigned:J.F. iPlan-iDesignWalsh.(Acting Agent) 151 Lakelands, Naas, Co. Kildare. W91 N5XT
The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reason able cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submis sion or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning au-thority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.
Works to include alterations to internal layout, front and rear fenestration and, in addition, the removal, setting back and rebuild ing of the existing eastern gable wall.
(All games on Saturday unless stated)
‘Game of the Weekend’ in the Intermedi ate championships is at Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday at 2 pm as Kilbride and Clann na nGael clash in a ‘winner takes all’ encoun ter. Kilbride have been very poor so far but Gerry Lohan and Seamie O’Neill will be hoping there is one big performance in their team. They might just edge it.Castlerea and Éire Óg will get a chance to see what their form is like in Ballinlough as both are through. Castlerea get the nod to maintain their unbeaten record.
Faithleach’s have been unlucky in their two games to date. Two bad defensive mistakes cost them against Clann na nGael
Prediction: St. Faithleach’s.
Park. Both are through to the quarter-fi nals but neither will want to lose this one. Creggs might just edge it but it should be a cracking game. St. Croan’s must win or draw against Kilmore to go through while Kilmore are staring at a relegation battle. St. Croan’s to win.
Stage set for U-20 finals
Group B
Group C
Section A
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Goalmouth scramble: Daire Cregg battles for possession with Jack Downey and James Costello during the Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division One Football Championship semi-final between Boyle and Pádraig Pearses at Kilbride on Saturday last. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
Section B
St. Dominic’s are through and they should continue their winning streak against St. Aidan’s while in the other game Shannon Gaels have one last chance to avoid the relegation play-offs but St. Brigid’s look to be too strong and they should win in Croghan.
The big game of the day between St. Faith leach’s and Western Gaels is previewed above, but the other game at Dr. Hyde Park should be a good match as the top two teams in the group, Boyle and Clann na nGael, meet. The winners will top the group and go into the quarter-finals as
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On Friday night last, St. Brigid’s proved too strong for a Roscommon Gaels team who were competitive in the early stages but who ran out of steam against an impres sive Brigid’s attack for whom Bobby Nugent and Ben O’Carroll were prominent.
The U-20 Division One foot ball final will south Roscom mon rivals, Pádraig Pearses and St. Brigid’s do battle after both teams safely progressed from last weekend’s semifinals.
Pearses defeated Boyle in a high-scoring semi-final in Kilbride with Eoin Colleran amassing a very impressive 11Inpoints.Division Two, Michael Glavey’s/Éire Óg will play Elphin/Ballinameen in the decider after wins last week end against Oran/St. Croan’s and Kilmore/Shannon Gaels respectively while Kilbride will play Western Gaels in the Division Three final.
The options here are very simple: The winners will go on to the play-offs while the losers will enter a relegation battle. The extra week will have given both sides a chance to put extra preparation in, and this clash promises to be a tight and tense game. Western Gaels were involved in the relegation play-offs last year and they won’t want to go back there again. They are still dependent of many of the stalwarts who have given so much great service to the club over the years like Cathal and Fin bar Cregg, Kevin Higgins, Ciaran Caffer ky and Seanie McDermott.
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Western Gaels v St. Faithleach’s on Saturday in Strokestown at 5.30 pm
Group A
The clash of Strokestown and Pádraig Pearses will be interesting as Pearses must draw or win to be absolutely certain of a place in the quarter-finals. They will surely want to put that horror show against St. Brigid’s behind them and anything other than a win for the champions would be a major surprise. Strokestown will give Pat Flanagan’s men plenty to think about but they should prevail.
Section C
Tulsk did very well to draw with Strokes town in round two and they have one more chance to avoid a relegation play-off with this clash against St. Brigid’s. The men from Kiltoom have been the best team in the championship so far and they look odds on to continue their unbeaten run.
Club championships resume this weekend
seeds. If the Lennons are back for Clann they will be much stronger but Boyle look very good going forward and they should edge this one.
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The highlight here will be the clash of neighbours Fuerty and Creggs in Dr. Hyde
The only issue to be settled here is who will finish second and third in the group and in the match in Creggs, Roscommon Gaels will meet Michael Glavey’s. The Gaels have a number of players returning from injury and from abroad and they will be much stronger now. On the other hand, Glavey’s have a number of injury worries and that could be crucial. The Gaels should win.The other game on Friday night is a ‘dead rubber’ with Oran already in the quarterfinals and Elphin getting ready for a rel egation battle.
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while they were unlucky not to have got at least a draw against Boyle. The two Murtaghs are key but Faithleach’s have a good solid base and if they replicate the form they showed in the first two matches and against Boyle in particular they could win this by a couple of points.
Rahara Rovers v St. Cuan’s Ahascragh United St. John’s Athletic B v Glen Celtic
Pictured representing Roscommon at the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Golf Classic at Black Bush Golf Club, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath were Joe Brophy, with his wife Clare Brophy, Kiltoom, Declan Farrell, Church Street, and Oliver Harrington,
Cam Celtic and Cloonfad United played out a 2-2 draw in Brideswell while Division One champions Ballinasloe Town B lost out in a nine-goal thriller at home to Dysart FC, falling to a 5-4 defeat.
Soccer
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Norio’s RDFL Premier Division (8 pm)
Our club supports the FAI’s ‘No Ref No Game’ campaign. We remind all club members including parents, coaches, and players to respect the match officials.
Town I joined Roscommon Town II in the Boys’ U-14 divisional cup semi-finals. Town III exited the cup after a fierce fight back from Shiven Rovers, which saw them progress.
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However, there was no luck for the Roscommon Ladies’ senior team, who bowed out at the 19th hole in the All-Ire land Senior Foursomes semifinal on Saturday at Slieve Russell. With the match level at one win each, the final game went down to the 19th and Roscommon were just pipped by Malone Golf Club (Belfast). However it has been a very successful year for the club once again.
Roscommon Town U-14s Teams I and II.
RDFL Second Division (11 am)
Colemanstown United v Kilkerrin United. 5.30 pm
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Castlerea Celtic suffered a surprising opening day defeat when they went down 7-3 at home to a good Moore United side. Charles Nevin grabbed four while Andy Hussey, Ian Harney and Andy Nevin chipped in with one each.InDivision
Champions Celtic off to a flier!
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Meanwhile, St. John’s Athletic are up and running follow ing a 2-1 away win over Ballaghaderreen FC. Eamon Har ney and Caimin Boland were target for the visitors before Patrick Callaghan pulled one back for Ballaghaderreen.
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Cam Celtic v Dysart FC
CP Ajax made a winning return to the top flight when the ran out 5-1 winners over Kilkerrin United in Tarmon. A Damien Boyle hattrick and two from brother Darren en suredMeanwhile,victory.
RDFL First Division (11 am)
Boyle Celtic v Ballaghaderreen FC
Norio’s Premier Division champions, Boyle Celtic, got their defence of the title off to the best possible start as they ran out easy winners over an injury hit Moylough ’79 in Boyle last weekend. Michael Corrigan and Louis Garvin both scored hat-tricks in an 11-0 opening day win.
Connacht Cup…
RDFL Women’s League (2 pm unless stated)
There was more good news for Roscommon Golf Club on Sunday when it was an nounced that young ladies star Olivia Costello has received an invite to play at the Irish Women’s Open at Dromoland Castle at the end of Septem ber. The 14-year-old has been progressing through the ranks impressively again this year and now gets a chance to play alongside stars such as Leona Maguire and others.
Soccer fixtures
Ballaghaderreen FC v Moylough ’79. 2 pm
The 21-year-old Roscom mon town man birdied the 15th, 17th and 18th in his sec ond round to seal the title. He posted rounds of 67 and 69 to defeat Cork’s Morgan Cain who finished in second place. The Maynooth University stu dent put in the foundations for his win in round one when he went around in a very impres sive five under 67.
Cloonfad United v Dunmore Town
Michael Corrigan bagged a hat-trick as Boyle Celtic overcame Moylough ’79 in their opening Norio’s Premier Division fixture last weekend. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
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Ballinagare Manor were convincing 6-1 winners over a young Roscommon United side in Ballinagare.
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One, Ballymoe FC got their campaign off to the best possible start with a 3-1 win over Dunmore at home.
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Shiven Rovers v Ballinasloe Town B. 8pm
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On the field…
On Friday evening, the Boys’ U-11 EL and CL teams will play. Three of the four teams are at home. Training and matches also continue for our U-7 and U-9 teams.
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Last season’s Premier Division runners-up, Ballinasloe Town, enjoyed a comfortable 7-0 win at home over Skyval ley Rovers. David Ward and Josh McCarthy scored a brace each while Mark Duffy, Jordan Carr and Kealon Cawley were also on the scoresheet.
representing Roscommon in the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre Golf Classic at the Black Bush Golf Club Dunshaughlin Co. Meath recently were (Left to right): Kieran McCormack, Ballinagare, John Healy, Ballyleague, Joe Hogan, and Tony Kenny, former Clann na nGael and Roscommon footballer. The event was organised by former Roscommon G.A.A. player Gerry Flanagan.
It was a big weekend for golf in Roscommon, and congratu lations to Simon Walker, who won the prestigious Castletroy Scratch Cup on Saturday beat ing a very strong field by four shots.
Roscommon United v Ballymoe FC
The Boys’ U-16 team are away to Cloonfad United this evening (Thursday) in the quarter-finals. On Tuesday evening last, our two Boys’ U-12 teams played their quarter-fi nal and semi-final second legs.
Friday, September 16th
Moore United v Ballinasloe Town RDFL First Division
Best wishes to all our teams in Con nacht Cup action this weekend!
Success is not final, failure is not fa tal. It is the courage to continue that counts - Winston Churchill
O’Brien and Moore completed a double on the card having won the KMPG Champions Juve nile Stakes earlier.
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There is cross channel racing on ITV4 this even ing from Newcastle, all are racing league handicap races.
3 race and four from New bury including one Group 2 race, the Mill Reef Stakes, and two Group 3 races.
Congratulations to Aaron Gibney who won the recent Gents’ competition with an excellent score of 45 points. John Coffey was the Cat 1 winner, Cat 2 went to Jimmy Egan (43 points) and Darragh Boyle (43) took Cat 3.
The second Group 1 on the card, The Matron Stakes, gave Paddy Twom ey’s Pearl Galore her first race win in the top grade with Billy Lee in the sad dle. She beat Jane ChappleHyam’s English challenger Saffron Beach and Hollie Doyle by 3l with Aidan
Golfer of the Year standings - Ladies: 1st Dolores Mul vey (146); 2nd: Mary King (118); 3rd: Carmel (88). Gents: 1st: Jim King (34); 2nd: Patrick Martin (30); 3rd: Charlie Boyle (28).
David Egan celebrates his first classic win aboard Elgar Elgarov in Doncaster.
Racing this weekend starts this afternoon (Thursday) on the flat at the ‘punter’s grave yard’, Naas, featuring the €100,000 Goffs Sports man’s Challenge for 2-YO’s starting at 2 pm.
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Both Ladies’ and Gents’ 18-hole competitions were post poned last weekend due to the weather.
The Wednesday Open, meanwhile, was won by Paddy Egan with 41 points while the Women’s 18-hole Stabl eford last week was won by Ann Geoghegan with 41.
In the third, the Nation al Stakes, Al Riffa with Dylan Browne McMona gle aboard gave Joseph O’Brien a double on the day.
Italian plans to appear at the Festival next year.
The winner of the Captains Prize to the Ladies was Valerie Callaghan (66) with Teresa Meaney (66) in sec ond place and Mamie Creaton (70) in third place.
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The penultimate, the Su per Auction Race, again went for export to the Eve Johnson Haughton trained Streets Of Gold ridden by Charles Bishop. The clos ing Premier Handicap over 1m 2f was won by Johnny Murtagh trained Kekiyra, ridden by Jamie Powell.
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Two meetings are sched uled for Saturday, on the flat at Gowran Park at 1.35 pm featuring the Group 3 Denny Cordell Lavarack & Lanwades Stakes, and over the jumps at Navan featuring six hurdle races and a Pro/Am bumper, tapes away for the first at 2.35 pm.
The Curragh on Sunday saw four Group 1 races down for decision and rac ing opened with a shock 50/1 winner, Dexter Belle, trained by Eddie Lyman and ridden by Andy Slat tery in the Premier Sprint Handicap.
The planned visit of Frankie Dettori to Lis towel on September 20th has been cancelled due to a 14-day suspension picked up by the rider at BadenBaden in Germany last Sunday week. The popular
tight at the top of the Plumbers Golfer of the Year leaderboard, with John Fagan leading the way on 232 points followed by Brendan Fagan (229) and Frank Sheeran and Seamus Brennan (both 228).
On Saturday, the Group 1 Champion Stakes was won by Luxembourg trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden by Ryan Moore.
Earlier this week, news broke that Baaeed will not run in Europe’s great est race after connections decided to miss the Arc and head for Ascot and the British Champion Stakes instead.
Following a review of the Golfer of the Year competi tion, it was discovered that points had been erroneously awarded on both the Saturday and Sunday competi tions instead of aggregated overall places. Therefore, as of September 10th, Jim Callery is in first place with 69 points, Pat Conroy is second on 66, Charlie O’Donnell is third with 64 and Vincent Egan is fourth with 56.
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On Saturday, nine races will be covered by ITV4 and Virgin Media 1, five from Ayr with one Group
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O’Brien’s Tenebrism third, a length further back.
In the Group 2 Moyglare Blandford Stakes, Ryan Moore rode Above The Curve to victory for Joseph O’Brien.
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Hewick and Jordan Gainford on the way to victory in the Sandown Gold Cup Handicap last April.
Mary Ward (22) was again victorious in the Hayden’s Shoes competition, and the winner of Mulvihill’s com petition was Teresa Meaney (21) with Mamie Creaton (20) in second place.
Tully’s Hotel kindly sponsored our competition on 6th September and Ruth Sullivan (37) took the honours, fol lowed by Celia Mulligan (37).
Never say never, Gig ginstown House Stud and Willie Mullins are team ing up again after six years since they parted ways. O’Leary will have a small team of horses including very impressive winner of a Clonmel bumper, Shan bally Kid, in the Closutton yard this season. The horse was bought by Mullins and Harold Kirk after his win for €190,000 in Tattersalls Cheltenham Sales.
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All English racing last weekend was cancelled on both Friday and Satur day following the death of Queen Elizabeth II with the English St. Leger added to Sunday’s card at Doncas ter. The only horse racing that took place in Ireland, was at Ballinrobe on Fri day and Leopardstown on Saturday. There will be no racing in Britain again on Monday, the day of the Queen’s funeral.
The Plumbers competition on Monday last (5th) was won by PJ Martin with 27 points while the AWGS (Pres ident Michael Tallon’s Prize) went to Terence Carmody on 34 points. The Veteran’s prize was won by Eugene Fayne.Itremains
The Group 2 Clipper Logistics Boomerang Mile gave Christophe Soumillion compensa tion for defeat on Vadeni, which he won on Jadoomi, trained by Simon and Ed Chris in Newmarket. I’m A Gambler won the Pre mier Handicap for Charlie and Mark Johnston with Tom Marquand in the sad dle, a double for Englishtrained runners. The Group 3 Paddy Power Stakes went to Dermot Weld and Chris Hayes with Duke De Sessa.
Dexter Belle finishes strongly from third to pip No More Porter, on the outside, and Mr Wagyu orange cap at the Curragh.
On Monday, Listowel again stages a national hunt card at 2.35 pm and there is also a flat card down for decision at Fairy house at 3.50 pm.
The Men’s 18-hole Stableford, held on September 3rd and 4th, saw Tadhg Lowe beating Adam Daly on count back with both having had 43 points. Ciaran Beirne won the gross prize and Dessie Murphy finished in third with 41.Good luck to Niall Kearney’s Connacht Shield team who take on Tubbercurry in the third round this Saturday. The Men’s AGM will take place on Sunday, November 13th while the Ladies will announce their date shortly. The Club AGM takes place on November 27th. Both meetings will be at 5 pm on the respective dates in the clubhouse.
Hard luck to the Ladies’ Senior Foursomes, who bowed out at the All-Ireland semi-finals stage last weekend (see report elsewhere in the paper).
Lily O’Sullivan’s 18 points was enough to give her vic tory in the 9-hole competition on Tuesday 6th, while Kay Delaney was victorious in the ’97 Club competition on Thursday with 26 points.
Tickets for Roscommon on Monday, 26th Septem ber are still up for grabs this week and we want to know what is the name of Roscommon Racecourse? Answers as usual please on a postcard to The Ro scommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon or by email to tomred17@gmail. com by 5 pm, Wednesday the 21st of September, and as always do not forget to include your name, ad dress, and a contact phone number with all competi tion entries. As usual all tickets will have to be col lected in the office in Ab bey Street.
National, Freewheelin Dylan in 2021, and Lord Lariat this year.
Tomorrow (Friday) rac ing is at Downpatrick with a jumps card starting at 1.50 pm. There is also an evening meeting under lights on the all-weather at Dundalk, first race at 5.25 pm.
The 3-Y-O beat two French challengers, Onesto trained by Fabrice Chappet, ridden by Stephane Pasquier with the unlucky favourite, Vad eni, trained by Jean-Claude Rouget and Christophe Soumillion in the saddle by ½l and 1¼l. The winner may be aimed at the Arc, but Vadeni will not run in the race according to his trainer.
The Ladies’ 9-hole competition was won by Antoinette O’Donnell with 21 points while the Senior Men’s com petition went to C Doherty with 38, and the Senior La dies’ was won by Nuala Costello.
The last Group 1, the final classic of the season, the St. Leger, was won by the well fancied favourite, 8/11 shot, Kyprios, trained by Aiden O’Brien and completed a riding double for Ryan Moore.
Other results: The most recent Thursday competitions were won by Lee McKillen 21 points (September 1st), and Martin Sweeney 21 points (8th) respectively.
The second, the Moyglare Stud Stakes, went to Tahiyra ridden by Chris Hayes for DK Weld at 100/30.
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Sunday sees the start of the seven-day Listowel Festival with a national hunt card off at 2.10 pm.
Also, congratulations to Olivia Costello, who received an invite to play at the KPMG Women’s Irish Open tour nament due to be held at Dromoland Castle from Sep tember 22nd.
The recent Glamourize competition was won by Mary Ward (25 points) while the Margaret Waters (70) won the Keith Revins Tyres competition. Meanwhile, the McGuire Cup was won by a delighted Maura Tully (66). Evelyn Curley (68) and Dympna McDonnell (69) were in second and third respectively.
Across the channel at Doncaster, David Egan rode his first classic win ner as Eldar Eldarov won the postponed English St. Leger on Sunday for Roger Varian. The win was com pensation for Egan who lost the ride on Mishriff earlier in the year. The Irish runners, Aidan O’Brien’s Emily Dickinson finished 5th and Paddy Twomey’s French Claim 7th.
Congratulations to Simon Walker, who won the Castletroy Senior Scratch Cup last Saturday (see report).
The first of the Group 1 races, the Flying Five, went for export when John Quinn’s Highfield Prin cess, 5/4 favourite, who carried Jason Hart to vic tory.
Listowel features the Kerry National next Wednesday with 36 en tries. It has a top-class field headed by Galway Plate and Sandown Gold Cup winner, John ‘Shark’ Hanlon’s Hewick, with top weight of 11-12. Jordan Gainford, who was aboard in Sandown and Galway, will ride the horse again having been released by Gordan Elliott. Included in the entries are Gordan Elliott’s Hurricane Geor gie, winner of the Mid land National, and Dermot McLoughlin has two, both winners of the Irish Grand
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Next up for Alanna is the All-Ire land semi-final against Munster op position this Sunday in St. Coman’s, where she will be joined by Eoghan Carthy who is a very strong contend er in the Boys’ U-16 grade.
The team was made up of 30 girls from seven different clubs across Roscommon and was led by joint managers Colm Kelly and Sean O’Brien. Selectors Kevin Rogers, Bernie Mulry and Teresa Hes sion were joined by Andy Hession and Joe Glennon on statistics and Rebecca Naughton, who provided first aid.
Comprehensive victories over Down and Wicklow followed in Ballyforan while Roscommon also beat a strong Kerry team in Lixnaw during this period too.
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Fixtures
Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Group C)
Pearses v Roscommon Gaels
At Strokestown: St. Croan’s v Kilmore Callington Ltd IFC (Group B) (4 pm)
At Strokestown: St. Ronan’s v St. Dominic’s. 7.45 pm
Sunday, September 18th
The Roscommon camogie team that won the Tesco All-Ireland ‘C’ Camogie Championship in Kinnegad last August. Pic: INPHO/Evan Treacy
At Kiltoom: Oran v Elphin. 8 pm King and Moffatt JAFC Championship (Group C)
At Strokestown: Strokestown v Pádraig Pearses. 3.30 pm
At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v St. Aidan’s
Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division One
Kilglass’ Alanna Coggeran became the 60x30 Girls’ U-17 Connacht champion last weekend when she defeated Galway’s Cliona Ni Chong haile in two decisive games.
the morning concluded with Kil bride v Western Gaels and Tulsk v ThereCastlerea.was some great football played throughout in a very sport ing and competitive manner. All the boys enjoyed the experience on the 4G pitch and the rainy day outside never affected players or spectators inside this this wonder fulThanksfacility.to all the clubs, mentors, and especially the players for par ticipating. The future of Roscom mon GAA is bright!
At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v St. Brigid’s. 3.30 pm
At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v St. Joseph’s
St. Brigid’s 0-16 Roscommon Gaels 1-8
King and Moffatt JAFC (Group A) (4.30 pm)
At Dr. Hyde Park: Clann na nGael v Boyle. 5.30 pm
Roscommon players celebrate after winning the Tesco All-Ireland ‘C’ Camogie Championship in Kinnegad last August. Pic: INPHO/Evan Treacy
Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division Three Kilbride 0-17 St. Michael’s 1-6 Western Gaels 2-15 Tulsk Lord Edwards 4-8
Roscommon Camogie Board, manage ment, and players wish to thank all those who supported the team this year, and in particular, Liam and all at McNeill’s Foodstore and Lidan Designs for their sponsorship throughout the season.
At Woodmount: Pádraig
Played in Collooney, Co. Sligo, the Galway girl started fast and went
A year that ended with the Roscommon U-16 camogie team claiming the AllIreland ‘B’ title in Kinnegad began back in February with a series of trials for pro spectiveTrainingplayers.commenced immediately after followed by a series of tough challenge games against teams from higher divi sions in order to prepare the girls for the journey ahead.
Pádraig Pearses 1-18 Boyle 3-7 Dermot Hughes Cars U-20 Division Two Michael Glavey’s/Éire Óg 2-11 Oran/St. Croan’s Kilmore/ShannonElphin-Ballinameen1-112-11Gaels0-12
King and Moffatt JAFC Championship (Group C)
At Strokestown: Western Gaels v St. Faithleach’s. 5.30 pm
Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Group A)
of the court or killing the closer-up shots.Although, the Galway youngster is a decent 40x20 player, she was blown away by the fine big alley tactics of the Kilglass native. Alanna never relented and won comfortably on a
3-0 up. However, once Alanna got a foothold, the whole match turned her way, as Ni Chonghaile simply had no reply to Alanna’s superb serving. Even when the ball was returned, Alanna played a simple game of ei ther powering the ball out to the back
scoreline of 21-4, 21-0.
Four Mid-Roscommon GAA clubs came together last Sunday (11th) to give the U-11 age group a taste of the fabulous facility that is the Dome at Connacht Centre of Excellence. A great morning of football was had with six matches being played.
First up for this talented bunch of girls was a trip to Armagh, and following a tough game in dreadful weather condi tions, the Rossies came away with a very impressive five-point win.
Callington Ltd IFC (Group A) (1 pm)
Armagh weren’t able to live with Ro scommon on the day and the All-Ireland title was secured with another impressive performance.Theirefforts throughout the year culmi nated in a memorable homecoming for Roscommon’s young camógs as bonfires blazed in both Knockcroghery and Oran, the home clubs of joint captains, Han nah Murray and Anna Hussey, before the team arrived to a large welcoming party at The Hyde Centre.
At Creggs: Michael Glavey’s v Roscommon Gaels. 3.30 pm Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Group B)
Hodson Bay Hotel SFC (Group A)
King and Moffatt JAFC (Group B) (12 pm)
At Ballinlough: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Éire Óg. 2 pm
GAA Results
At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Michael’s
At Davonna Park: Ballinameen v Strokestown
In the first set of games, Cas tlerea took on Western Gaels whilst Tulsk played Kilbride. The boys had a quick break before the meetings of Castlerea and Kilbride and Tulsk and Western Gaels. After another quick break
The Kingdom were to be Roscommon’s opponents in the All-Ireland semi-final in Ennis and despite enduring a much tougher game this time around, Roscom mon came away with another victory.
Blitz at the MemorableDome!year for young camógs
Saturday, September 17th
Friday, September 16th
At Croghan: Shannon Gaels v St. Brigid’s Callington Ltd IFC (Group C)
At Dr. Hyde Park: Fuerty v Creggs
The All-Ireland final in Kinnegad on August 6th was a momentous day for Ro scommon camogie and the girls travelled with strong support while the game was also streamed live to those back home.
At Kilbride: St. Barry’s v Western Gaels-Frenchpark. 7.45 pm
Coggeran is Connacht champion!
At Dr. Hyde Park: Clann na nGael v Kilbride. 3 pm
Action from Tulsk v Castlerea during last Saturday’s U-11 Football Blitz at Connacht Centre of Excellence Dome in Bekan, Ballyhaunis. Six Roscommon clubs took part with some great football on display.
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