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Yeah, all three of us went for a pint…Shrek, Bugs Bunny and me! Gas who you meet… Huh? Ah, just thinking back to last weekend. It’s really healthy and positive to get opinions, you know…to talk, listen, engage… Go on… That chat’s kind of stayed with me… WHAT CHAT? CYCLING ACCIDENT I was just off Main Street, when all of a sudden we got chatting. I was in full flow, If you were involved in a cycling giving my opinion on banning the sale accident contact of turf, rising prices, you name it…and Byrne Carolan there was this giant rabbit, nodding away, Cunningham agreeing withSolicitors everything I said… Hold it! HOLD IT RIGHT THERE! Huh? You feeling alright? Look, these are huge issues, they affect us all… I’m not referring to what you were talking about…it’s WHO you were talking to! Huh? You said there was a giant rabbit…agreeing with everything you said! Well, not everything… A GIANT RABBIT? Yeah, quite tall… A RABBIT??? Yeah, it was Bugs Bunny himself. And Shrek joined in, but he didn’t speak, whereas Bugs had lots to say, he was actually fuming about the state of the country… My friend, either you’re still celebrating Easter, or you’ve had a VERY strange dream! Huh? YOU SAY YOU WERE TALKING TO BUGS BUNNY AND SHREK!
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Yes, I get it, Shrek was there too! And he didn’t really get involved! Exactly! In fact he just wanted to go for a pint… Of course he did! ‘I’ll have my usual, and whatever Shrek’s having!’ I’m just glad we were away for the weekend and I didn’t run into you and your cartoon character friends! (They pause to bashfully list off favourite cartoon characters of their respective childhoods) Anyways, it was a good weekend, with parades in Roscommon and Strokestown, the County Fleadh in Ballaghaderreen… Great! Well done to all the volunteers involved, even those who took time out to chat to cartoon characters taking part in the parades! Thank you! Now I need to know…did you and Shrek go for a pint? Well, actually, all three of us went for a pint…Shrek, Bugs Bunny and me. In fact, it was 8 o’clock before Shrek and I finished up! Unbelievable! And what about Bugs? Well, he had a date, his lady friend collected him shortly after 6 o’clock… She came in from out of town? No, she was already in town. She was also dressed as a rabbit. As Barry Manilow sang, her name was Lola! WHAT??? Yeah, Lola Bunny, she’s an item with Bugs, they entered the parade as a couple! (Hums ‘Her name was Lola’…)
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What we liked… Successful Easter parades in Roscommon and Strokestown, which, along with the County Fleadh in Ballaghaderreen, provided welcome joy for people…and some overdue positivity for the business sector.
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Tributes paid at funerals of men murdered in Sligo The two men murdered in Sligo last week were laid to rest following funeral services on Easter Monday. The bodies of Aidan Moffitt (42) and Michael Snee (58) were found with “significant physical injuries” at their homes in Sligo last week. A man in his 20s was remanded in custody at Sligo District Court on Thursday last after being charged with their murders. Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar were represented by their aidede-camp at the funerals in Roscommon and Sligo. The funeral of Mr. Snee took place at St. Joseph’s Church in Ballytivnan, Co. Sligo, where he was remembered as a “beautiful, kind and gentle person” with a “witty and typical dry Sligo sense of humour”. Fr. Noel Rooney said Mr. Snee’s family was central to his life and said that as a former care worker he had a “beautiful way with residents”. Fr. Rooney had earlier read
Michael Snee, R.I.P.
a letter from Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran. The funeral of Mr. Moffitt, a well-known Roscommon businessman and Fine Gael activist took place at the same time at
Aidan Moffitt, R.I.P.
the Church of Christ the King, Lisacul, Co. Roscommon. Chief celebrant Fr Michael McManus said there were no words “to describe the grief his death had caused his family and
friends”. Mr. Moffitt was described as someone who “made the world a better place” and as “caring, respectful, intelligent, and funny but above all kind”. Mourners heard of Mr. Moffitt’s pride in Roscommon GAA and his love of horses as well as his admiration for Republican leader, Michael Collins. Fr. McManus also highlighted Mr. Moffitt’s “exemplary” care of his mother Kathleen. Canon Liam Devine had read a letter from Bishop Kevin Doran at the start of the Mass. Martin McMahon gave a moving eulogy, highlighting Mr. Moffitt’s kindness as well as his love of family, friends, and sport. “Our hearts are broken,” he said. “The indescribable pain and suffering that has been visited on the Moffitt family cannot be defined or put into words”. Mr. Moffitt was laid to rest in Lisacul Cemetery and Mr. Snee was laid to rest at Sligo Cemetery on Monday following the services.
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A 22-year-old man charged with murdering two men and assaulting a third will appear before Sligo District Court via video link today (Thursday 21st) after he was remanded in custody at a special sitting of the court last Thursday. Yousef Palani of 10 Markievicz Heights, Sligo appeared in court charged with the murder of Roscommon native Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee in the town last week. His solicitor, Gerard McGovern, had asked that the accused be psychiatrically assessed. The accused also faces a charge of assault causing serious harm to Anthony Burke. Palani was detained in the early hours of Wednesday morning (13th) following the discovery of Michael Snee’s body. Mr. Snee had been subjected to a “serious physical assault and had suffered significant injuries” according to Garda Supt. Aidan Glacken. Mr. Moffitt’s body had been discovered at his home in Cartron Heights at around 8.30 pm on Monday evening, 11th of April. He had also sustained “significant injuries”, according to Gardaí.
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Kerrane’s proposal for Child Maintenance Service Sinn Féin spokesperson on Social Protection, Claire Kerrane TD, has launched her proposals for the establishment of a Child Maintenance Service (CMS) in the State. The launch comes ahead of the Government’s response to the Child Maintenance Review Group report, which was due to be presented to Minister Humphreys last week. Speaking at the launch, Deputy Kerrane said: “From our discussions with parents and representative organisations, we know that the current situation as regards seeking child maintenance in the State is costly, complex and time-consuming for
lone parents. The system is currently so ineffective that it actually deters lone parents from seeking child maintenance. “The report of the Child Maintenance Review group was due to be presented to the Minister by Easter, and she will be expected to make an announcement on this issue over the coming weeks. It is clear that our child maintenance system is urgently in need of reform. “Our proposal echoes calls from leading lone parent organisations, such as SPARK and One Family Ireland. We want to take child maintenance out of the courts and instead,
see a statutory agency step in when it comes to the arrangement, calculation and payment of child maintenance rather than leaving it up to the lone parent alone. We know that child maintenance, where paid, can play a key role in reducing child poverty. This is one reason why having a robust system in place is so important. “I am now calling on Minister Humphreys to consider these proposals, in light of the report from the Child Maintenance Review Group, which I am confident will recommend such a service which I believe is long overdue,” Deputy Kerrane concluded.
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newsbriefs Arm/Williamstown Road Residents’ meeting A meeting of the Arm/Williamstown Road Residents’ Association will take place this evening (Thursday, April 21st) at 9 pm in Castlerea St. Kevin’s GAA Club, Castlerea. All are invited to attend and members look forward to meeting everyone to discuss the local areas. Come along and bring a friend!
Roscommon Garden Club meeting on Monday, April 25th The next meeting of the Roscommon Garden Club will take place on Monday, April 25th at 8 pm at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town. As the group is planning a visit to Hillsborough Castle in June, guest speaker on the night will be Claire Woods, Gardens Manager of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. Claire has a lifelong passion for horticulture and over 30 years of professional experience. She leads a team of experts, caring for and growing in Hillsborough Castle’s gardens which cover 100 acres of ornamental grounds, peaceful woodland, meandering waterways and picturesque glens. Claire’s role includes managing the ongoing maintenance of the gardens and implementing the planting schemes and coordinating all horticultural training on site. She also oversees the continued work at the castle’s four-acre Walled Garden as well as the development of a Lost Garden. She is a very interesting and knowledgeable lady and this talk is one not to be missed as it will give members an insight into Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
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Who’s saying what on Tweet Street ... PAUL HEALY’S TAKE ON TOP TWEETS! Mollie Goodfellow @hansmollman I am begging any company to sell tortilla wraps in packets of less than 8 for single people -Life’s busy; we genuinely weren’t aware of this crisis/scandal mayo chicken @Mayo_chicken We live in a small village in Clare. We have a Ukrainian lady and her 12 year old son staying with us over 2 weeks now. The other day she asked me if everyone around here knows that they are Ukrainian, because everyone smiles and says hello like they’ve known her for years. -A nice tweet, in a grim week Dara Ó Briain @daraobriain If I had endless money, sure, I’d buy Twitter and shut it down, just for the craic. -Dara (kind of) channels his inner Elon Musk
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Roscommon People Friday 22 April 2022
PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor
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Thursday I adore Sligo. Growing up, we spent many happy times in the county’s resorts, such as Enniscrone, Rosses Point and Strandhill. In more recent times, there have been day trips and occasional weekends in the embrace of this friendly, intimate, welcoming town. The ‘High Street’ buzzes with atmosphere, and it’s always a pleasure to enjoy a coffee, pint, stroll, or browse in a book shop. It seems particularly sad that a slightly hidden gem such as Sligo should be in ‘the news’ for the most horrific of reasons, but that’s the devastatingly unfair fate that befell the town and its community last week. I try to keep this column upbeat, humorous…but sometimes you can’t ignore the evils in this world. There’s nothing I can write that will ease the anguish of the families of murder victims Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee, but on behalf of our thousands of readers, I’d like to express to their families and friends our condolences and solidarity. Today, a man appeared in Sligo District Court, charged with murdering both men (and with assaulting a third man, Anthony Burke). The legal process will now take its course. The country has been stunned by what happened in Sligo. I have spoken to people who knew Aidan Moffitt well, and they speak of a very popular, sociable man who was a good and loyal friend, a successful businessman, a sports’ enthusiast who lived life to the full. Aidan was a native of Lisacul, Co. Roscommon, a member of a very well respected family. Warm tributes have also been paid to Michael Snee, described as a quiet man who was friendly and loyal. The people of Roscommon stand in solidarity with both families. They are all in our thoughts and prayers. As for Sligo, it will always be beautiful, and it remains a special, friendly town. Evil chooses its own rules. May Aidan and Michael rest in peace.
Friday The Late Late Show is either running out of guests, making poor choices, or delusional about what viewers like (or some combination of all three). There has to be some explanation for the tedious repeat appearances of Dermot Bannon, Francis Brennan, Jason Byrne, and – of
and the County Fleadh, the latter hosted in Ballaghaderreen over a number of days. Well done to all involved. (We have photographic coverage throughout this week’s issue, and online too).
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Pictured at the Roscommon Easter Parade on Sunday were Freya, Lily and Ella O’Connor and Mia Connaughton. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
late – former president, Mary McAleese. She may be an adopted Rossie, but we do not need to hear Mary On Everything. Meanwhile, Ryan’s habit – developed during the peak of the pandemic – of opening the show with a monologue/address to the nation, has become tiresome, the words of wisdom often patronising. Is it time to call it a day? Ryan has lots of broadcasting talent that can be utilised in different roles. This famous show is tired, the format jaded, the host trying too hard, the output too often straight from Cringe Central. Of course RTE can point to large viewing figures, and I guess that’s what counts! ‘Mrs Merton’ (Caroline Aherne) memorably asked Debbie McGee what first attracted her to the millionaire Paul Daniels…one might take a leaf from her book and ask why RTE persists with the big (advertising) revenue earner that is the Late Late Show?
Saturday/Sunday It was a great weekend for sports fans, with top action in GAA, rugby, soccer, golf, snooker and other sports too. On Saturday, Liverpool and Manchester City went at it again, this time in an FA Cup semi-final. Liverpool were excellent and well worth their win. (I can imagine John Giles and a few more ‘old-timers’ rolling their eyes at City boss Pep Guardiola’s decision to make widespread changes before the match, rather
than playing something closer to his strongest team). In the hurling on Sunday, Limerick’s win over Cork was sobering for all pretenders to the former’s crown, while Galway somehow let victory slip against Wexford (it ended in a draw). On Sunday evening, Shane Lowry was well placed to win an exciting RBC Heritage event, but the in-form Offaly man couldn’t close it out, short game wizard Jordan Spieth back in the winner’s enclosure. I’ve hardly seen any of the World Snooker Championship yet, but I hear Ronnie O’Sullivan is incurring the wrath of the officials, so no change there. We’ll miss him when he’s gone!
All weekend We attended the Roscommon Easter Parade, highlight of a very successful two-day festival in the county town. The music in the new-look Square attracted good crowds, while there was a great turnout for Sunday’s eagerly-awaited parade. It was just wonderful to see so many people out and about again after all the hardship of the last two years. Heartiest congratulations to the organising committee on their tremendous work leading up to and during the festival. Meanwhile, there were very positive reports too about both the Strokestown Easter Parade
In light of the worldwide furore about Ryan Tubridy asking actress Jamie-Lee O’Donnell what age she is, the powers that be in Political Correctness HQ have issued preliminary guidelines on the latest words/terms/questions that cannot be used (effective soon)… ‘Any craic?’: This will be outlawed due to any implication that the person being spoken to may have an interest in matters drug-related. ‘You’re a horse of a man’: Animal welfare groups have signalled that some horses may resent the mixed messages here (banned with immediate effect). ‘Are ye going to Garth Brooks/ Yeehaw/Sure I have friends in low places’: These are still being worked on, but are likely to be banned in the New Year, if only to save our collective sanity. ‘Now you’re sucking diesel’: Banned immediately, as such a trivial comment may cause offence to beleaguered consumers for whom all references to diesel/petrol etc are currently very sensitive. ‘The dogs in the street knew it’: Will be banned as it unfairly implicates dogs in everything to a potentially prejudicial degree. ‘Hello, how’s it going?’: While it is acknowledged that this is a longstanding traditional greeting, it will now be banned because it arguably places an unfair burden on the person or persons being spoken to, leading them to feel it necessary to respond, with the ‘how’s it going’ element of the sentence particularly objectionable as some people might feel it is passive-aggressive. ‘Sure we’ll go for one/two pints’: Banned, because it’s just silly. ‘Will Galway beat Mayo?’: Banned effective this morning, due to offences against originality. ‘Ah no, I’m grand’: If uttered in response to being offered tea/coffee/a pint, this phrase is herewith banned on basis that it is almost certainly dishonest. ‘Hey, would you like to buy a bit of turf?’: Banned, person uttering the phrase completely shunned from society/ forced to watch endless repeats of Gordon Ramsay cookery shows.
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Minister for Justice opens ‘Horses of Hope’ Equine Centre Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD, officially opened the new ‘Horses of Hope’ Equine Centre at Castlerea Prison yesterday (Wednesday). The centre has been developed on grounds adjacent to the prison and has seen the introduction of a new innovative programme where prisoners learn practical skills that will assist in securing employment in the equine industry after their release. The development is a result of a partnership project, spearheaded by Jonathan Irwin, between the horse racing industry and the Irish Prison Service. Mr. Irwin had witnessed a similar programme in the USA. Speaking about the new equine facility Minster McEntee said it was an “innovative and progressive addition”. “I am delighted to be here today to officially open this new equine facility, ‘Horses of Hope’ on the grounds of Castlerea Prison. This is a truly innovative and progressive addition to the prison estate, which will enhance the rehabilitative and employment options for all those who work and train here in the years to come,” she said. The Minister acknowledged the contribution of the equine industry to the project and said they had an important part to play in the rehabilitation of the prisoners involved, noting that
the work to prevent reoffending does not stop at a prison gate on release. “Finding and securing meaningful and purposeful work and activity after release from prison is absolutely essential to give people real hope. It gives people the opportunity to have a different, better life for themselves and their families upon release,” she said. “As Minister for Justice, I am committed to preventing and reducing reoffending in our communities, but also helping to divert offenders away from a life of crime. Rehabilitation, training and education for those who are in prison is key to that”. Speaking on behalf of the equestrian industry, Robert Hall said the project would help Castlerea to become a global role model. “I’m so proud that as global leaders on the racecourse and within all equine activities, Ireland should embrace this hugely exciting project,” he said. “This will help broaden our prowess across the full spectrum. With a syllabus that includes every aspect of responsible horse ownership we can help to reduce reoffending, while also educating a potential workforce. It also offers a valuable additional purpose for suitable horses and ponies. Indeed, Castlerea can become a worldwide role model”.
(Above) Pictured at the Cuisle centre which was reopened recently to provide accommodation for Ukrainian refugees were Senator Aisling Dolan, Linda Sice, Roscommon LEADER Partnership, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee, Adrian Leddy (Roscommon Lions Club), John Earley (Roscommon Lions Club), Shannette Budhai (Roscommon Volunteer Centre) and Ciaran Mullooly (Roscommon Lions Club). (Right) During yesterday’s (Wednesday) visit to Co. Roscommon, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee officially launched the ‘Horses of Hope’ Equine Centre at Castlerea Prison. Pictured are Senator Aisling Dolan, Cllr. Liam Callaghan, Paul Kelly, and Minister for Justice Helen McEntee.
Community Monuments INSTANT COLOUR For Pots funding of over €130,000 Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan this week announced €131,758 in Community Monuments funding for County Roscommon. As part of the funding for 2022, Ballintubber Castle will receive €85,000, Ardkieran Cemetery in Oran will receive €17,416, while €29,341 will go towards Elphin Windmill. The Community Monuments Fund is aimed at supporting the conservation, maintenance, protection, and promotion of local monuments and historic sites.
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Strokestown Darkness Into Light Strokestown Darkness Into Light will take place on Saturday, May 7th at 4.15 am. The 5km walk will start and finish at the community centre in Strokestown. Pre-register only at: www. darknessintolight.ie. If you would like to help out on the morning please email: dilstrokestown@gmail.com.
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Rahara community clean-up on May 2nd The community of Rahara will carry a major clean-up of the village on Bank Holiday Monday, May 2nd, meeting at Rahara Church at 2 pm. Rahara Tidy Towns and Development Committee are
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Roscommon County Council | Tel. 090 6637100 | Email: info@roscommoncoco.ie | www.roscommoncoco.ie All offices of Roscommon County Council are now open to the public by prior appointment 9.30am to 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL COMHAIRLE CHONTAE ROSCOMAIN
TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 Roscommon County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to close the road referred to hereunder for the period and the reason specified. Road to be closed: The L-658330 at Laughil, Ballinlough County Roscommon will be closed for 600 metres between its junction with the N-60-669 and the L-6548-0. Alternative Routes:
Traffic will be diverted to the East and West of closured section back onto the N-60-669 and the L-6548-0.
Period of Closure: 16th of May to 20th June 2022 inclusive. Works will take place from 8:00am to 16:30pm. Reason for Road Closure: Replace a section of Critical Watermain. All necessary approach signage and diversion signage will be used at the required locations as per Traffic Management Plan. Residents will be contacted and notified directly by the Contractor in advance of the closure. Closures will be phased to ensure minimum disruption to locals. Maps showing proposed closure/diversions are available on www.roscommoncoco.ie Objections may be made in writing to the undersigned in respect of the proposed temporary road closure to arrive not later than 4.00pm on Wednesday 27th April 2022. Water Services Section Roscommon County Council Aras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98 Signed: Caitlin Conneely, Acting Director of Services. Environment, Water Services, Governance & Corporate Affairs, Human Resources, Energy Management & Climate Change. Athlone MD Area Manager.
Roscommon Arts Office, through the Creative Ireland Programme, is delighted to support the Tapestry and Fibre Arts Festival Roscommon. Please see details attached inviting you to the upcoming launch of Interconnections 4 at Roscommon Arts Centre.
The exhibition will continue until 14th May
Recipient of the 2021 Roscommon Arts Office Chapbook Bursary is launching her work on the 30th April at Creighton’s Bar in Boyle. See further details in the attached image. Congratulations Anne Byrne Writer on a beautiful collection. For more on how you can apply for the 2022 Chapbook bursary see https://www. roscommoncoco.ie/.../ arts-office/literature.html
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The next generation of farmers pictured recently at the Strokestown Easter Parade. Pic: Mick McCormack
Countdown to Suck Valley Way conference The inaugural Suck Valley Way conference, taking place in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon, on the 27th and 28th of April, has confirmed experts from the areas of industry, enterprise, business, manufacturing, production, tourism, recreation and sport will discuss the opportunities present throughout the Suck Valley Way region. The two-day showcase, organised by the Suck Valley Way Development CoOp, is aiming to highlight the exciting enterprise, tourism, and social possi-
bilities available throughout the Suck Valley Way region, anchored by local communities. Ronan Bilbow (Rural Recreation Officer for Roscommon/Longford) said: “This is a brilliant region to live and work in. My wife and I moved here after teaching for a number of years in the UAE, and we couldn’t be happier”. Councillor Anthony Waldron stated: “This event will raise some very important questions, and I hope that we can get a
newsbriefs Fundraising concert for Ozanam Day Centre A fundraising concert in aid of the Ozanam Day Centre in Ballaghaderreen will take place in St. Nathy’s Cathedral on Friday, April 29th at 7.30 pm. Tickets are €10 (Family: €20). Please support.
Roscommon Active Retirement trip
Roscommon Active Retirement Association invites you to join them for a five-day trip to the Talbot Hotel, Wexford town from Monday, May 9th to Friday, May 13th. The cost is €380 per person sharing and includes half-board, three daily excursions and coach transport from Roscommon town. To book, contact 086-1925411.
SPCA church gate collections and Car Boot Sale
The Roscommon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Roscommon SPCA) is holding their annual Church Gate Collection on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th of April in Ballintubber and Ballinaheglish Churches. The SPCA will also host a Car Boot Sale this Saturday (23rd) in Casey’s car park in Roscommon from 9 am to 3 pm. Cost is €15 per car. Your support is greatly appreciated and all money raised goes to animal welfare in County Roscommon.
supportive response to helping us using those answers as a roadmap for unlocking the potential of this region. “The Suck Valley Way region includes not only Roscommon, but Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, and Offaly – as well as the rest of Ireland. We can all play a role in the progress of this region”. Items on the agenda will include the regeneration of the west of Ireland, unlocking our tourism potential, ‘come
west along the road’ (employment and enterprise opportunities), and the building blocks of rural sustainability. Speakers will include Colm O’Rourke (sports broadcaster and columnist), Paddy Matthew (Fáilte Ireland/Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands), Jarlath O’Dwyer (Clare EcoTourism), Pyers O’Conor Nash (Clonalis House), Michael Tobin (AIT), Joe Fenwick (NUIG), and representatives of Harmac Medical Products, and Athlone Laboratories Ltd.
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Convent of Mercy crowned county ‘Climate Brains’ Transition year students from the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon were recently crowned ‘Climate Brains’ of Roscommon, defeating both CBS Roscommon and Roscommon Community College in a multimedia Climate quiz on April 8th. The event was held in CBS and run in conjunction with Cracking-Carbon, a group which organises events aimed at reigniting climate awareness and action. The Convent of Mercy team was represented by Olivia Bliss, Alison McNamara, Eva Rogers, Emma Farrell, Jennifer Morris and Eabha Dowd. Students answered questions on the science and geography of climate change; including questions on the many famous people who have engaged in the climate debate; politicians, personalities and celebrities for example. Cracking-Carbon founder, Simon Ruddy,
said: “Our goal is to move climate awareness beyond simply imparting facts and figures on climate change, which people are fully aware of at this stage. “Cracking-Carbon focuses instead on delivering climate awareness initiatives and events that are more engaging, immersive and even fun, creating a more memorable experience that will stick-in-the-minds of students long after the event, thereby lending itself more to cultivating that sense of personal responsibility we will each need to adopt if we are to reverse or even slow down the devastating impacts of climate change. “We make the event fun by including lots of hilarious and even bizarre video clips of celebrities and personalities making some ‘unusual’ statements on climate change, and then asking participants a related question. “We then ask the stu-
The Convent of Mercy team recently crowned ‘Climate Brains of Roscommon (L-r): Olivia Bliss, Alison McNamara, Eva Rogers, Simon Ruddy (CrackingCarbon), Emma Farrell, Jennifer Morris, Eabha Dowd and Ms. Mulleague (teacher).
dents to guess the name of the celebrity, or some other related question. Although these bizarre statements would appear to go against conven-
tional thinking on climate change, they do nonetheless present the students with a broader perspective in terms of the array of viewpoints out there
– including the whackier ones! “More importantly, it keeps students laughing and engaged while they answer the serious cli-
mate questions”. The Convent of Mercy will now take-up their deserved placing on Cracking-Carbon’s national league table, which, over
the coming 18 months will identify the Smartest Climate students in Ireland, with Kildare and Wicklow schools next on the list of regional events.
Seamus Duke pictured presenting Mayo-Roscommon Hospice CEO Martina Jennings with a cheque for €3,915, proceeds from the recent Video Disco held at Nancy’s, Roscommon town.
Roscommon Mass to be televised on RTÉ Ben Cummins, Roxboro, Roscommon pictured with Professor Mary McAleese, Chancellor of Trinity College Dublin, following his graduation with an Honours Degree in Economics and Politics.
Representatives of the youth of Roscommon Parish, the Sacred Heart Church, and Fr.
Kevin Fallon will take the lead in celebrating this Sunday’s (24th) televised Mass on
RTÉ One. The live broadcast begins at 11 am on RTÉ 1 and RTÉ Radio 1 Extra/LW252.
Hooked: Dubliner Cathal Casey enjoyed a day out at Boyle & District Angling Club’s Easter Pike Angling Festival on Doon Shore, Lough Key, last weekend. 120 anglers took part in the event.
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Glenamaddy Players on stage in All-Ireland Drama Finals
Glenamaddy Players have qualified for the All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, which will take place from April 22nd until April 30th. They will perform ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’ by Martin McDonagh on Sunday, April 24th. This date was drawn at the All-Ireland draw on Easter Sunday in Ballyshannon with members of all nine finalists in attendance. To reach the finals is a huge achievement for any drama group, and it gets more difficult each year. Throughout the festival circuit, the group, cast, and crew have been worthily awarded for all aspects of its presentation. The cast have received awards along with many nominations. The cast is as follows: Johnnnypateenmike (John Donlon) ‘Cripple’ Billy (Cian Boyle), Helen (Anna Flaherty), Bartley (Eanna Boyle), Eileen (Marie Coneran), Kate (Valerie Callaghan), Babbybobby (Declan Keane), Mammy (Mary Scahill-Flynn) and Doctor (Colin Callanan). The play is directed by Coman Keaveny and they are ably supported by an excellent backstage crew. The Cripple of Inishmaan is a strange comic tale in the great tradition of Irish storytelling. As word arrives on Inishmaan that Hollywood director Robert O’Flaherty is coming to the neighbouring Island of Inishmore to film Man of Aran, the one person who wants to be in the film more than anybody is young cripple Billy – if only to break away from the bitter tedium of his daily life. If you have not already seen this production, it will be performed at Glenamaddy Town Hall Theatre this evening (Thursday, April 21st) at 8 pm. To book, phone 086-2045896. Please follow Glenamaddy Players on Facebook/Instagram for up to date information on further performances. This is a fantastic play – not to be missed!
Pictured are (back row) Cian Boyle, Marie Coneran, Valerie Callaghan and Declan Keane with (front row) Anna Flaherty, Eanna Boyle, Mary Scahill-Flynn, John Donlon and Colin Callanan.
Cllr Naughten welcomes four new bus shelters The installation of four new bus shelters serving the Monksland area has been welcomed by Cllr. John Naughten. Cllr. Naughten had previously raised the need for bus shelters in the Monksland and Bealnamulla areas with Roscommon County Council, pointing
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out they are “particularly important when people may be waiting for a bus in wet weather”. Two new shelters have now been installed at bus stops on the Old Tuam Road, with a further two shelters on the New Tuam Road. “This was an issue I raised over 12 months ago following contact from passengers using the bus service in the Monksland and Bealnamulla area who were standing in the rain, including elderly people and children,” stated Cllr. Naughten. “I would like to compliment Area Engineer, Paul Browne, for pursuing this matter with the National Transport Authority and successfully securing the new bus shelters. There are more shelters needed in the area and I will continue to pursue the installation of new shelters where feasible at other bus stops in the area”.
THIS WEEK...On The Political Beat Hate crimes are an attack on freedom, compassion, and love. Such actions will not be tolerated,” he said. “My sincere condolences go to the families, friends and neighbours of Aidan and Michael at this time. I cannot imagine how devastating this news is for people close to the victims. “This is a needless loss of life and the people of Sligo are in shock. The violent nature of these deaths is very worrying and it’s very hard for anyone to make any sense of what has happened”. MacManus concluded: “We must trust and support the investigative process and any subsequent judicial procedures. These events must not lead to hate of any other minority community. Hate brought us here. Only understanding and compassion can bring us to a better place as a community”.
This week, local public representatives discuss the ‘turf ban’ again, slam hate crimes, and welcome funding for regional airports…
Turf ban ‘unfair and unworkable’ Sinn Féin spokesperson on Rural Development Claire Kerrane TD has added her voice to the chorus of public representatives who have criticised Government proposals to ban the commercial sale of turf later this year. Deputy Kerrane described the plan as “unfair and unworkable” and said it would punish many rural communities which rely on the fuel source. “The Government’s plan punishes communities who rely on turf, instead of introducing measures to support communities in transitioning away from this form of heating in a way that is fair and sustainable,” she said. “Like the unfair carbon tax, their policy on turf hits those on lowest incomes and in rural areas hardest while failing to go after the major polluters”. The Sinn Féin TD said it communities must be supported in efforts around climate action and accused the Government of failing to support a transition to cleaner fuel. “This proposed ban on the sale of turf is unfair, unworkable and must not go ahead. The Government must stand up for rural communities now and ensure that they are not hit with this unfair policy,” she concluded.
Midlands Northwest MEP Chris MacManus
MacManus: ‘Hate crimes an attack on freedom, compassion and love’ Midlands Northwest MEP Chris MacManus has described the recent callous murders of two men in Sligo as a “callous attack” on freedom, compassion and love. Speaking this week in the wake of the murders, the Sinn Féin MEP said hate crimes would not be tolerated. “The murders of Aidan (Moffitt) and Michael (Snee) are an example of humanity at its worst.
Feighan welcomes regional airport funding Local Minister of State Frank Feighan has welcomed funding for regional airports which was announced by Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton this week under the Regional Airports Programme. As part of the funding, Ireland West Airport in Knock will receive €4,760,485 and Donegal Airport will receive €722,169. Meanwhile, Shannon Airport will receive €4,347,000, Cork Airport is set to benefit from over €5.4 million, and Kerry Airport will receive €1,084,000. “This investment is vital to continuing to upgrade our regional airports to improving access into this region for UK and continental visitors –
alongside the terrific service it gives the people who live in my constituency and the surrounding counties,” he said. “Issues like long security queues, and car parking shortage does not impact on a regional airport like Knock, so I encourage people who intend to travel abroad to look at the Ireland West option”.
‘Funding for airports just a start’ – Fitzmaurice Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice said that while funding for regional airports amounting to a combined total of €16.4 million was welcome, it was just a start in terms of investment in infrastructure. Describing it as a “good move”, the Independent TD said it was past time the Government began recognising the west of Ireland. “Without much-needed investment such as this, the sustainability of not just our airports, but our domestic industries and local communities in rural areas will be in danger,” he said. “We need the Government to continue to invest in all counties around the country or we risk a situation where we rely upon Dublin even more disproportionately than we do already, and leave the rest of the country behind. “Businesses and communities across the country have been battling through a couple of gruelling years, with Brexit and Covid, and I hope Government will make available the required resources and investment to ensure rural regions can remain resilient into the future,” he concluded.
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Bekan and Balamory…my first experience of two success stories! Our man Frank on his first visit to the Connacht GAA flagship venue, the Air Dome…discovering the delights of ‘Balamory’…rugby musings…and the plight of junior doctors It’s a fine Easter Saturday evening, and the footballers and supporters of St Michael’s (Cootehall) and my own Creggs are heading off into the unknown. At 5 pm, they are due to play their Tansey Cup match in the new flagship venue of Connacht GAA – the remarkable Air Dome, situated in the townland of Bekan, more or less halfway between the Mayo towns of Ballyhaunis and Knock. It was my very first visit to the Dome, and to say that it is a spectacular and amazing spectacle is a huge understatement. When you walk in, it’s almost as if you are inside a massive space ship; the size, height, and scale of the development is literally mind-boggling, with a
beautiful all-weather playing pitch that seems an absolute pleasure to play on. For us older folk, there were plenty of seats from which we could watch the action in comfort. To be fair, the two teams served up an excellent contest with some top quality fare, highlighted by some really good point-scoring. Our lads took the spoils, but I have to say that as an experience, it was certainly very worthwhile. I don’t deny that when first I heard about the Dome – its location, and the enormous amount of money that it was costing – I had my doubts about it, but having experienced it first-hand on Saturday, I must admit that I was very impressed. I imagine it will have a huge part to play in the development of Connacht football. There was also an impressive amount of parking around the Dome, so overall it was a pleasant and welcome surprise. I didn’t really get to investigate the other playing pitches outside of the Dome, but there are at least two others, and they too were in use on a very busy Saturday evening in Mayo. Whose idea it was to bring Creggs and St Michael’s to Bekan for the Tansey Cup league game I don’t know, but it was a once in a lifetime opportunity for a lot of the players, so well done for coming up with the idea. The players certainly en-
In belated praise of ... Balamory!
What’s the story in Balamory?
Saturday was a busy day on the road, because earlier in the day I found myself coming down from Dublin and was very surprised by the high volume of traffic heading west along the motorway. Now, I know it was the Easter weekend, but I thought most people would’ve either travelled on Thursday evening or Friday. Maybe a lot of them did, but it was very busy on Saturday. At least the weather was nice – there’s no doubt that it’s much easier to travel when the day is nice and dry as opposed to when it’s wet, wild and windy. Our daughter Lisa and granddaughter Riley were down for the weekend, and with our youngest now being 30 years of age, it’s fair to say that we were a bit rusty when it came to figuring out the mind and mindset of a one-
joyed it. I would prefer to be out in the fresh air, but other than that, no complaints. It was an experience not to be missed!
Air Dome, situated in the townland of Bekan
year-old toddler! But one thing I learnt is that for Riley, an old children’s programme called Balamory is worth more than its weight in gold. Way back in the dim and dusky past, the Blues Brothers was the ‘go to’ programme (I know, it was a film) to buy us a bit of peace from the trials and tribulations of child rearing. Thankfully Balamory seems to do the same for Riley. The fact that I’d never heard of it and that it has been off the air since 2004 made no difference whatsoever. So on this Bank Holiday Monday morning, my advice to any parents of one-year-old toddlers is to look up Balamory on your television. You will thank me for helping you have an easier life!
Now that Connacht are out, it’s over to Munster! As you know by now, I am a rugby supporter. Over the weekend, the fare served up in the Champions Cup was pretty fantastic – although for poor old Connacht, the trip on Friday last to the Aviva Stadium to take on the Irish international side (in the guise of Leinster) was a pretty chastening experience. Leinster, who featured twelve of the best Irish team available (with a number more amongst the subs), were simply too powerful, strong, and skilled. They outclassed the Connacht side, and it showed how good of a performance the western lads had given a week earlier in The Sportsground (between the same sides).
However, two-legged games usually take away any chance of an overall surprise result, and there was no way that Leinster were going to allow Connacht to ruffle their feathers again last Friday. The following day, Munster made it through to the quarter-finals with a wonderful, hard-fought victory over 2019 champions Exeter. Their reward is a home game against the reigning champions, Toulouse… and therein lies the rub. Thomond Park, the spiritual home of Munster rugby, is booked for an Ed Sheeran concert, of all things. As a result, the Munster lads will have to forfeit the huge advantage that playing in Thomond gives
them, instead playing the French and European champions in the Aviva Stadium. Whoever made the decision to hire out the ground for a concert must have had no eye on possible rugby fixtures…maybe that is indicative of the state of rugby in the southern province. It is no secret that the province seems to have lost its rugby soul over the last few years, with huge numbers of sub-standard imported players being brought in. The famed Munster support has definitely receded since the great days of their two Heineken Cup wins. In truth, I couldn’t get over the lack of atmosphere at their game against Exeter on Satur-
day. I often heard more noise at a match at home in The Green in Creggs. Maybe the manner of the win, and the appointment of former Leicester player Graham Rowntree as their new head coach, will revive their fortunes. I really hope so, as when Munster are on song and their grassroot supporters are with them, they can be a powerful force. Maybe they could put one over the amazing Leinster machine. I have to admit that both teams face big challenges in the quarterfinals, but if both were to win, what a game we would have in the semi! Now that Connacht are gone, come on Munster!
And finally… Finally for this week, as truckers protest against the rising cost of diesel, the possibility of junior doctors going on strike seems to have almost passed under the radar. The fact is that everyone has known for a long time now that the conditions that hospital doctors work in (and not just junior doctors ) are completely abnormal and almost inhuman. They themselves say they are routinely required to work single shifts of 24 hours or more, and more than 48 hours a week. They say they do not get paid for all the hours they put in, and often find themselves unable to take their full proper annual leave. Rising mental health issues and increasing emigration are major concerns among junior doctors – and of course there is the added worry of patient care. Expecting any doctor to operate at full capacity while sleep-deprived is completely unrealistic, and there is no doubt that the safety of their patients is being compromised – not through the fault of any individual, but through the fault of a totally inadequate health system. For years now this problem has been highlighted by doctors. In 2013, they went on strike over similar issues (to the above). Someday the penny will drop that many of our best medical people are leaving our shores and going to places where they get paid better, work less hours, and have infinitely better conditions. Until then, the ones that are left behind will continue to do their best in horrific circumstances and be thrown to the wolves when something goes wrong with a patient. Meanwhile, government after government will say they haven’t got the resources to sort the massive problem out. Maybe this time if the doctors actually do go on strike, something might be done. I, for one, won’t hold my breath.
‘Till next week, bye for now
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Roscommon People Friday 22 April 2022
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Locals provide aid to Ukrainian animal welfare campaign Local pet suppliers have joined forces with Project Red Shed as part of a campaign to ship much-needed aid and supplies to animals affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. PetMania and Wag ‘N’ Tails in Roscommon town are playing their part in efforts to support Red Shed, an animal welfare organisation currently on the ground at the Ukrainian/Hungarian border. Founder of Red Shed and Roscommon town resident, Sandy Sheerin, says all donations are welcome as the group continues to work with an influx of animals from war-torn Ukraine. “We are running a huge campaign in partnership with PetMania and Wag ‘N’ Tails in Roscommon town and encouraging people to drop donations or supplies to these businesses, which are then being shipped out to Ukraine directly. Everything we raise is going directly to these animal shelters in Ukraine, Romania, Hungary and Poland. Our current goal is to send up to seven pallets full of supplies,” she said. Sandy, whose family originally hailed from Tremane and Athleague, highlighted the current difficulties faced by those
working in the animal shelters. “We are focussed on the welfare of animals at shelters along the border and trying to clear pets for adoption so that we can take more animals in. We are dealing with everything from abandoned pets to strays,” she said. Sandy said animals are dying of starvation at some shelters due to the effects of the war and the rationing of foodstuffs. She praised local volunteers at the Ukrainian border for their “incredible” efforts and thanked all those who have donated to the cause so far. “A massive thank you for your genuine care for the welfare of all of the displaced animals during this horrific crisis,” she said, before praising the efforts of local donors and those helping to transport goods to the Polish border, including local businessman Joe Fallon. Red Shed is currently raising funds on behalf of multiple charities, rescue centres and sanctuaries, allowing them to provide food, shelter, and medical care for animals affected by the war. The organisation hopes to rebuild animal shelters in Ukraine when it is safe to do so. Donations can be dropped to Petmania and Wag ‘N’ Tails in Roscommon town.
Services at Castlerea Community and Family Resource Centre The following are upcoming events, services and classes taking place at Castlerea Community and Family Resource Centre. Adult Ukulele classes for beginners start at the Castlerea Community and Family Resource Centre on Tuesday, April 26th from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm. A six-week cake decorating course also begins on Tuesday 26th from 7 pm to 9 pm. Parents’ First Aid workshop takes places on Wednesday, April 27th from 10 am to 12 pm. The new term of Music Generation begins on Tuesday, April 26th at 4 pm for 7 to 10-year-olds. The Family Drop-In Clinic continues every Tuesday morning from 9.30 am to 12 pm. This is a space for parents who want advice or support on an issue relating to their family. Community Drop-In is open for all community members who need support with printing, photocopying, help filling out forms, etc. The clothes bank has now been emptied and is available again for donations. Donations go towards the running costs of the project, including various programmes and supports. Contact Martina on 0861711394 or Aisling on 086-4615537 for any of the above services.
Darkness Into Light Ballaghaderreen
Darkness Into Light will take place in Ballaghaderreen on Saturday, May 7th this year. After two years without this gathering, the committee is hoping the walk will be a huge success. Online registration is now open. Sign up today to ensure you get your iconic t-shirt in time for the event. You will also be in with a chance of winning one year’s free electricity for you and a friend from sponsors Electric Ireland. Entry fees: Adult €26; Children aged 6-17 years €5; Family (2 adults and 5 children) €62; OAP, Students and Jobseekers €21. Pre-registration days on 22nd/23rd in Duffy’s SuperValu. Full details on www.darknessintolight.ie.
Social dancing at An Bóthar Rua Red Shed founder, Sandy Sheerin, is currently working to help animals misplaced by the Ukrainian conflict and has called on the people of Roscommon to support local efforts to raise donations.
Social dancing will take place at An Bóthar Rua, Elphin every Friday night from this Friday (22nd) with Olivia Douglas from 9.30 pm until late. A dance class will also take place from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm each week. For more information, contact Frank on 087-9809432.
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Roscommon People Friday 22 April 2022
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Words of wit and wisdom with MIRIAM KERINS
Has homophobia become the scourge of modern Ireland? As a close relative and friend of openly proud and beautiful gay people who I love and respect with all of my heart and soul, I have to say the recent gruesome murders of two gentlemen in Sligo, and the high profile attacks on two other people (one in Sligo, one in Dublin) has left me sickened to my very core. So troubled am I regarding the distinct possibility that an attack so vicious could be levelled upon my loved ones by another human being, I’m now, more than ever, very concerned for their physical and emotional welfare. A man has been remanded in custody charged in connection with the murders of much-loved and respected Roscommon native Aidan Moffitt (RIP) and Sligo native Michael Snee (RIP). While I am not referring specifically to a case now due to come before court, recent tragic events in our country suggest that homophobia and deep-rooted prejudice and discrimination may be at their peak in Ireland. I don’t know about you folks, but I personally find such types of behaviours to be deeply disquieting. It’s been seven years since we historically became the first coun-
try to legalise same-sex marriage – by an overwhelmingly popular vote. It’s also been seven years since the Gender Recognition Act 2015 made it possible for trans people to have their preferred gender legally recognised by the State; yet hate crime legislation appears to remain stubbornly beyond our reach. Therefore, until our government stops faffing about and actually enacts this legislation, hatemotivated offences against innocent members of society will continue to be carried out (again, I am not referring to any specific case when I say that). This is such a difficult time for members of the LGBTQI+ community. Today, rather than feeling confident living their lives, rather than feeling proud in the knowledge they’re part of a community that truly loves and cherishes them, they’re instead probably more likely to hide who they are; and that’s so wrong. Discrimination has no place whatsoever in our society. Sexual orientation and gender identity are fundamental aspects of ourselves and therefore should never, ever lead to bias, intolerance, abuse, violence or murder.
Vogue dear… do try to keep something to yourself!
Being in the public eye can prove to be a fickle business. For that reason it’s understandable (kind of) that some Z listers (I’m talking about you Vogue Williams), embarrassingly push the boundaries when it comes to what is, and what isn’t, interesting when sharing every aspect of their lives on social media. I imagine that fame – and remaining relevant – can prove to be addictive for some. I also imagine it’s difficult to constantly refresh one’s image in a bid to keep one’s followers interested; but perhaps by posting about her sex life or rather the ‘ban’ imposed on it, ‘personality’ Vogue Williams has gone a step too far? Dubliner Vogue – who once modelled for me for a photoshoot when I was editor of a wedding magazine – is truly as lovely as she is stunning. However, in an apparent effort to prevent her brand from declining, Vogue, (currently expecting her third child with reality TV show participant husband Spencer Matthews), recently revealed how her doctor ‘tried’ to place a ‘sex ban’ on the couple, quickly adding, ‘it didn’t work’. Seriously hon, there must be better ways for a clever
This country has (finally), constitutionally recognised that each and every single one of its citizens is worthy and deserving of respect, love and equality. However, sadly, as humanity (or certain aspects of it) insist on devaluing, discriminating and violating the dignities and the rights of all, it’s clear that homophobia has not just become a problem within Irish society, it has actually become a scourge, a curse, and a plague. I’ve got no doubt the horrific, tragic deaths of Mr Moffitt and Mr Snee have shattered the hearts of all who loved them into a million pieces. I know they’ve deeply affected me and mine. I cannot imagine the pain and suffering the Moffitts, the Snees, the friends and the communities who adored and cherished these two beautiful men will face in the coming weeks, months and years as they come to grips with their loss. However, while it may be of little comfort, I hope that, as they pass through their various stages of grief, they’ll take some small solace in knowing that the thoughts, prayers, support and sympathies of Roscommon People readers are with them. May both Aidan and Michael rest in peace.
Michael Snee, R.I.P.
Aidan Moffitt, R.I.P.
‘Misogynistic undertones’? Would you ever get over yourself Jamie!
Vogue Williams pictured with husband Spencer Matthews.
woman like yourself to garner extra ‘likes’, ‘followers’ and podcast ‘subscribers’, and keep your career from petering out than launching your sex life as a platform to thrust upon us the intimate ins and outs of your marriage! My apologies for the pun. What’s next? In a bid to top Vogue, will we now see other has-beens, complete with ‘glam squads’ and not a hair out of place, sitting atop some gynae’s table discussing the trials, traumas and tribulations around their personal birthing stories? While I wish Vogue a safe delivery and a happy life with her family, I must confess I have absolutely no desire to hear or read any more nuggets of info relating to either her ‘doctor-imposed’ ‘sex ban’ or, come to that, her possible postpartum activities.
In a world where Russia has invaded Ukraine, where innocent people are being murdered, and where families cannot afford to pay their energy bills, the topic on everyone’s lips is Ryan Tubridy’s ‘inappropriate’ age question, which – according to Derry Girls’ actor Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, the lady it was aimed at – contained ‘misogynistic undertones’. Would ya ever get a grip girl! It was an innocent question, and, when asked in the context of you, a reported 30-year-old playing a teenager, it was a relevant one; so everyone needs to get over themselves! It was also meant as a compliment to be a lady of a certain age who can very convincingly portray a sassy teenager; so I really don’t know why you, and half of Ireland, were having conniptions when Tubs had the ‘audacity’ to broach the subject. Sure from the hills of County Roscommon you could practically see the politically correct, outraged, over-sensitive
Jamie-Lee O’Donnell
irate mob of torch-bearing, pitchfork-waving villagers marching on RTE! Oh, if anyone’s wondering how I know Jamie’s age, as in am I communicating confidential information to the prejudice of the safety of the State which breaches the Official Secrets Act, er no, I simply Googled her, as in, the information is freely available.
Roscommon People Friday 22 April 2022
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Eva Callaghan, Regina Cornwall and Ethan Kelly in The Cosy Bar, Castlerea recently. Photo: Mick McCormack
Gerry Peyton celebrating his 40th birthday with Amy Gibbons and Amy Horan in Mannion’s Bar, Ballaghaderreen recently.
Ethan Kelly, Kevin Shaughnessy and Josh Jones in The Cosy Bar, Castlerea recently. Photo: Mick McCormack
Sinead, Philomena, Gerry and Sean Barrett in Mannion’s Bar, Ballaghaderreen recently.
Gerry Peyton celebrating his 40th birthday with Derek Rogers and Paddy Fleming in Mannion’s Bar, Ballaghaderreen recently.
Sean Barrett, Margaret Sharkey and Helen Lavin in Mannion’s Bar, Ballaghaderreen recently.
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Roscommon People Friday 22 April 2022
CIARAN MULLOOLY
On The Back Benches Turf wars: It’s unfair to pick small bank owners out and start this ridiculous cull The controversy surrounding the proposal by the Green Party to make it illegal to sell turf reared on the local bog onwards to neighbours and friends in years to come is something this writer finds not only bewildering, but, frankly, unbelievable too. As most readers of my columns and observers of my work with RTE News down the years will know by now, my roots are firmly placed in the bog. I was born into a Bord na Móna community where my father and grandfather before him cut their own turf with the traditional slane (slean) in the local bog. We spent much of our youth near the ‘high bank’ in a place called Derrygeel in the process of helping to load the turf into the transport box of a blue Fordson Super Dexta tractor the day it was cut, returning later to spread it out after a few weeks on the spread-bank nearby, then making it up in various stages with half the family, cousins and helpers present – when and if the weather allowed us (and there were a few years when it wasn’t really keen to do that either!). Then we’d bring it home with tractors and trailers from all corners in a once-a-year ritual that was akin to what we call a ‘meitheal’ in rural Ireland – where everyone in the townland, half-parish or the family pulls together to get something done in a hurry on the land. We didn’t actually sell any of our turf on to anyone. From my memory, it was mainly due to the fact we didn’t have a big bank of turf to cut in the first place, and, apart from the odd bag that went to a sister or brother away from home in digs at college from time to time, all of the brown and black sods we cut came home to the family homestead in Killinure every year.
Regimental approach My father had a regimental approach when it came to cutting turf. It was an ‘all or nothing’ attitude to the attendance of every member of the family on the day of the event. You were usually summonsed with clear advance notice of at least a week and advised that you were supposed to be ‘fit and on the team’ and in the bog. If you were not there, you had better have a good excuse for it or else prepare yourself for a tongue-lashing the next time you met him in the living room at home. “Ah yes – you’re back. You will sit in front of it here in the kitchen alright but you won’t help us rear it, will ya!” would be a more polite version of part of the speech that often went somebody’s way in these circumstances. Few excuses worked, in my experience.
Emma’s perspective Emma Burns is a researcher and activist from County Tipperary who has written a much more articulate version than me on what the events of the last two weeks have meant to those of us who were reared near the bog and find this controversy all a bit bewildering. Emma has worked for over ten years in various teaching and learning support roles in schools and colleges in both Ireland and Germany. Last week she took to her Twitter account to expand a bit
more on the context for what Eamon Ryan and friends are trying to do and how it refers back to us – in reality. Here is her view: “My family cuts turf along the edge of the industrial wasteland created by Bord na Móna over the decades. My grandad did some deal with Bord na Móna back in the 50s, the details lost to time, but he planned to restore the cutaway for grazing and the banks were a bonus. The reclaimed bits never
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“The current focus on small-scale turf-cutters will be felt as an injustice while there are no plans to just as abruptly ban sheep grazing on upland bogs or to ban ploughing of soil or ban dairy methane emissions, or while green schemes remain unaffordable to so many
really flourished. There are a few acres of poor grazing used by my uncle for his hobby cattle. It has no schemes attached to it, no agricultural payments. We’ve planted native trees and hedgerow along the edges, let corners go wild. The remaining turf banks are made of highly acidic peat underlaid with marl (impermeable gravelly clay) and the whole has been deemed unsuitable for forestry by Coillte and other agents. The terrain makes it unsuitable for rewetting, according to local rewilders.
“What would help shift culture? Some of us already see ourselves as caretakers of the bog, even if we take our turf from it. Create rewilding schemes aimed at individual turf bank owners. Fund tree planting, rewetting. Start with small pockets of bog, scale up from there. Compensate those who stop turf-cutting. Give them access to grants for retrofitting their houses, for getting ecofriendly heating systems & double glazing. Cover the costs. I guarantee that no one who relies on turf for heating can afford the current schemes.
Money for Feile
Ryan’s plan
“I’m not sure if anyone still cuts turf by hand with the slane and barrow. Usually a machine comes in, digs out the bank and spreads the turf on the spreading ground in front of the bank. There’s room for turf for around 3 to 5 families. Most save it for themselves and extended family. My sister and I used to work the bog every summer. £30 for footing a plot (family rates). It paid for Féile tickets and guitar lessons and doc boots. The bog would be buzzing in summer, a race to get the turf saved in the dry, rain so bad the turf got stacked on pallets, memorable rescues of sunken tractors and foolish drivers of low profile cars. And the fecking midgies, my God. “It’s very hard to describe to non-boggers the magic of a place like this. Two months of turfsaving, ten months of quiet, only larks and curlew and grouse and the mad hares. Most people who own banks and cut turf for personal (use) used to love the bog. Many tend to it. It’s worthless ground to others. Yes there are people who rip it up for profit. It’s hard to change attitudes that were created by the state through Bord na Móna. I agree with the cessation of commercial cutting but banning personal use can’t happen in isolation.
“The current focus on small-scale turf-cutters will be felt as an injustice while there are no plans to just as abruptly ban sheep grazing on upland bogs or to ban ploughing of soil or ban dairy methane emissions, or while green schemes remain unaffordable to so many. To end, I haven’t personally saved turf for a while now, wouldn’t benefit from any of this beyond the improvement to the environment generally and the knowledge that family members who currently save turf would be warm in winter. Eamon Ryan’s plans leave us all cold”.
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Just transition? Emma’s opinion piece (edited above) is a brilliant portrayal of what happened on all those small turf banks over the years and why it is unfair to pick these small bank owners out now and start this ridiculous cull. I have said it a hundred times that we all knew full well that the days of turf-cutting and peat harvesting were numbered, but, like fools, we honestly believed in something they called ‘Just transition’. If this is it, they can stick it where the sun don’t shine.
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Roscommon People Friday 22 April 2022
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Roscommon IRA host commemoration in Loughglynn On Easter Sunday last, the Roscommon IRA Commemoration Committee held their annual ceremony at the graves of four IRA volunteers in Cuiltyboe Cemetery, Loughglynn. A Colour Party and the Raheen Pipe Band marched the short distance from the village to Cuiltyboe cemetery. Stephen French chaired proceedings. The 1916 Proclamation was read by Thomas Flynn, the Roscommon Roll of Honour was called by Frank Dowd, and a decade of the Rosary was recited as Gaeilge by Micheál Hanily. Wreaths were laid on the graves of the four volunteers. A piper played a lament. Henry
Owens gave a short talk regarding how the men were killed. Mr. Sean Scott, Ballyforan, delivered the oration and recounted the situation in the country at the time of the Black and Tans/Civil War. He described how the four volunteers – Michael Carty, Eugene Kelly and the Mulrennan brothers – met their deaths. Michael Carty, who was from Aghadrestan, Loughglynn, Castlerea, County Roscommon, was the last victim to be shot dead by the dreaded Castlerea Black and Tan murder gang before the end of hostilities in the War for Independence in June 1921. Carty was a member of the flying column
attached to the local Castlerea battalion. In the early summer of 1921, Carty and his comrade, Peter Shannon, became victims of the notorious RIC Sergeant James King and his murder gang from Castlerea. He and Shannon were on the run and staying in Frank O’Connor’s house in Aghadrestan when it was targeted for a lightning raid on June 2, 1921. The Tans and police stormed into the house as the two volunteers were asleep and shot them both as they lay in bed. Michael Carty died at the scene, but Peter Shannon survived the shooting. Michael Carty was 35 years old. Also honoured was Eugene
Kelly from Corracoggil, Lisacul. He was a member of the 1st Battalion (Castlerea), South Roscommon Brigade. He had been chief engineer with the battalion during the Black and Tan period and later was appointed divisional engineer with the 3rd Western Division. Kelly was part of the IRA garrison in occupation of Boyle barracks after the British vacated it in 1922. He was accidentally shot by a comrade in the barracks on June 3, 1922. When a handgun was discharged, he died instantly. He was 27 years old. The first Republican victims of the civil war in Roscommon, brothers Seamus and Patrick
Mulrennan, natives of Kiltymaine, Lisacul, Castlerea, were remembered at the ceremony. Seamus died in action against Free State forces in Derranacartha, Co. Mayo on October 14, 1922. He was 33 years old. Seamus’s brother, Patrick, was arrested and incarcerated in Athlone military barracks. He was looking out of his cell window when a shot was fired by a Free State officer. He died on November 3rd, 1922, just three weeks after the death of his brother. Patrick was aged 29 years. This year marks the centenary of their deaths. The ceremony ended with the Raheen Pipe Band playing the national anthem.
Michael Carty, shot by Black and Tans.
The Truce period 100 years ago…
The shooting of Brigadier Adamson in April 1922 George Adamson was a native of Moate, Co. Westmeath, and had served as a machine gunner in the British army during World War I. When the war ended, he returned to Moate and joined the IRA in 1919. Adamson was attached to the Athlone brigade and was involved in all actions against crown forces on both sides of the Shannon around Athlone. He was wounded during an encounter with Black and Tans, but recovered to resume his active service duties and was promoted to vice commanding officer of the Athlone brigade in 1921. Adamson was with his friend and compatriot, James Tormey, when Tormey was killed in the Cornafulla ambush in February 1921. A year later, a monument was erected at the site of where Tormey fell in Cornafulla, and George Adamson delivered the oration at the unveiling ceremony. After the Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed, Adamson joined the Free State army and held the rank of Brigadier General. When the British army withdrew from Athlone Claire Kerrane TD and Cllr. Michael Mulligan pictured at the commemoration on Easter Sunday barracks, the building became octo remember Thomas McDonagh. cupied by IRA forces. When the split came in the IRA and Sean McKeon sided with the treaty, those opposed to the treaty left the barracks and took up residence in the Royal Hotel in the town. There were tensions between the two sides in the months following the signing of the treaty, but hostilities had not broken out. On April 25th 1922, two months before the outbreak of the civil war, a shooting incident occurred in Athlone town. George Adamson was shot and wounded in this affray and Roscommon Sinn Féin held a well attend- (on behalf of the people of Tibohine), Jim died later from his injuries. After the ed Commemoration on Easter Saturday Gaffney (on behalf of the Republican shooting, an official version of how last to remember Thomas McDonagh. Movement), Verone Donohue (on behalf he was killed was released to the Aged 20, he was killed by Crown Forces of Ballaghaderreen Sinn Féin), Jo Heavey press by the Free State authorities. at Teevnacreeva in Tibohine in September (on behalf of Roscommon Comhairle The report claimed that Adamson 1920. Ceantair) and Pádraig Lane (on behalf of was shot as a result of an encounLocal TD Claire Kerrane chaired the Sinn Féin). Seamus O’Brien read the Ro- ter with Anti-Treaty forces on April event, Cllr. Michael Mulligan told the scommon Roll of Honour. 25th 1922 in Irishtown, Athlone, but story of the ambush, Brenda Flanagan The stone came from Cloonloo and was from the evidence of both Free State read the proclamation, and wreaths were beautifully engraved by Michael Carney. and Republican witnesses who gave laid by Maura McCormack (on behalf It is a fitting tribute to Thomas McDon- evidence at his inquest and later, at an of the people of Cloonloo), Liam Mahon agh.
Stone unveiled in memory of Thomas McDonagh
Eugene Kelly, accidentally shot during the truce.
George Adamson’s grave in Mount Temple.
inquiry into the shooting, the official report of his death does not bear credibility. On the night in question, pro-treaty troops confiscated a motorcar from outside the Republican HQ and took it away to the barracks. Later, when the soldiers who drove the car away noticed two of their men had not returned to barracks they went out to find them. George Adamson was in charge of the three-man group that went in search of the missing men. While on patrol, they happened upon a man standing in a doorway. The man was challenged and held up at gunpoint. Suddenly another rival group appeared and held up the Free State soldiers and disarmed them. According to the report, the two soldiers that accompanied Adamson claimed that the man in the doorway drew a revolver and shot Adamson in the left ear and then they all ran off. This evidence was contradicted later when the inquest heard that the entry wound on Adamson had entered high up at the back of his head and exited through his ear. There were other in-
consistencies regarding the amount of shots that were fired and from what direction they came. There was also the case of an unidentified figure seen crouching in the dark who didn’t seem to belong to any of the opposing groups. Witnesses from both groups recalled seeing this person firing his handgun from behind where Adamson was standing during the altercation. George Adamson was well known to the Republicans around Athlone and was held in high regard by them. In the aftermath of his death, rumour and innuendo circulated around the town that suggested that Adamson was shot by a member of the ProTreaty forces. There were even reports that a very high profile member of the Free State Army in Athlone had orchestrated the killing. It appears there was an ulterior motive for Adamson’s shooting and removal from the scene. It has been highly suspected and believed that George Adamson was a Republican mole within the Free State garrison in the town. It had been claimed that arms were disappearing from the barracks and ending up in the hands of the Republicans and it was suspected that this was happening through the machinations of George Adamson. It has been strongly suggested that the encounter with the Republicans that night in Irishtown was used as a cover to conceal the plot for his assassination. After two inquiries into the fatal shooting of the brigadier, the verdict given was that he was shot by a person or persons unknown. George Adamson is buried in a communal plot with the two Tormey brothers and James Sloan in Mount Temple Cemetery, Moate, Co. Westmeath. The end of the headstone inscription reads…“all of Athlone Brigade who gave their lives for the thirty-two county Republic in 1921 and 1922”. These words give a clear indication of where Adamson’s true loyalty lay. His name is inscribed on the Republican monument in Athlone and his name is also listed in the book The Last Post which documents all the Republicans who died in the Independence struggle. More articles later, An Staraí Áitiúil
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Roscommon People Friday 22 April 2022
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SPCA church gate collections and Car Boot Sale
TAKE A BREAK
The Roscommon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Roscommon SPCA) is holding their annual Church Gate Collection on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th of April in Ballintubber and Ballinaheglish Churches. The SPCA will also host a Car Boot Sale this Saturday (23rd) in Casey’s car park in Roscommon from 9 am to 3 pm. Cost is €15 per car. Your support is greatly appreciated and all money raised goes to animal welfare in County Roscommon.
For updates, check our social channels Spring time! Miss Griffith and second class pupil Lauren pictured at St. Anne’s NS, Castlerea recently. Pic: Mick McCormack
It’s been a GOOD week for… Roscommon golfers Thomas Higgins and Alan Hill, who both reached the semi-finals of the West of Ireland Golf Championship, their excellent progress halted by their respective ‘last four’ defeats on Tuesday Roscommon and Strokestown, where large crowds turned out to enjoy the revived Easter parades, the success of which was a tribute to the dedication, voluntary spirit and enthusiasm of the respective committees, supported by local businesses and community organisations
Thomas Higgins and Alan Hill
Fleadh fans, with Ballaghaderreen excelling in hosting a successful County Roscommon festival of traditional music, such a welcome return after two years’ absence due to the pandemic
People who like chocolate (is that everyone?), with Easter giving children and adults like the perfect excuse/reason to indulge, as Easter eggs of all sizes and flavours were savoured Bubble-blowing West Ham United, with David Moyes’ men stunning Lyon, the ‘Hammers’ winning 3-0 in France to advance to the semi-finals of a major European tournament (the Europa League) for the first time in 46 years The nation’s GAA fans, with the race for All-Ireland football and hurling glory beginning last weekend Fans of hit comedy Derry Girls (Ryan Tubridy still included), the latest series of which has returned to our screens
Ballaghaderreen resident, Kevin O’Sullivan, captured this beautiful image of a swan with her cygnets recently.
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It’s been a BAD week for…
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Gruff, likeable but now out of work Sean Dyche, the highly respected long-serving manager of Premier League club Burnley, who was sacked on Thursday after ten years in charge, this step taken by the board due to poor results and the threat of looming relegation from the top flight
Johnson (again) and Home Secretary Priti Patel (though they may disagree with their selection), after quite a furore over their plan to ‘outsource’ immigration…by sending some asylum seekers to Rwanda, where they would remain while their applications were being processed
Relations between Fine Gael and the Green Party, with their respective leaders – Leo Varadkar and Eamon Ryan – at odds over whether or not the ban on selling turf will proceed on September 1st (as announced by Ryan), or instead be ‘paused’ in response to opposition to the proposal (as suggested by Varadkar)
Manchester United fans, with the struggling team losing heavily to a superb Liverpool on Tuesday night, this latest lacklustre performance emphasising the sense of crisis at Old Trafford, with former star turned pundit Roy Keane perhaps capturing the mood of fans by saying he’s more sad than angry at the current decline of the famous club
UK Prime Minister Boris
James McAvoy (Scottish actor, turns 43 on Thursday)
Dev Patel (British actor, will be 31 on Saturday)
Barbra Streisand (American singer, celebrates 80th on Sunday)
Kelly Clarkson (America singersongwriter, turns 40 on Sunday)
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‘But who is your neighbour?’ < PAUL HEALY
Wishy-washy stuff from Minister of State Robert Troy on ‘Saturday with Katie Hannon’ on RTE Radio 1, with the LongfordWestmeath TD scrambling to buy time as the rest of us wonder about restrictions on buying turf. Put in to bat after the outcry over Minister Eamon Ryan’s plans to ban the sale or distribution of turf from September 1st, Robert initially tried to muddy the (bog) waters by claiming there’s “inaccurate information” in circulation to the effect that people wouldn’t be able to cut their own turf from September. He was happy to assure listeners that people who have turbary rights wouldn’t be affected! Host Katie quickly pounced to remind the minister that nobody has really suggested otherwise! The minister went on to say that he had it first-hand from Minister Ryan that it is not the latter’s intention to stop people “helping out neighbours” by selling or giving them turf. When Deputy Troy suggested people will be able to distribute turf within their com-
Katie Hannon.
munity, Katie wanted clarity…will people be allowed to sell turf within their own parish, but not in “the second parish over”? Stating that the emphasis will be on banning large-scale/commercial sale of turf, Minister of State Troy tried gamely to tiptoe inside Eamon Ryan’s head. Struggling to provide a cohesive response, in the end he somewhat lamely reached again for the rather convenient ‘There will be a consultation process after Easter’ defence. Katie showed the patience of a saint as she tried to extract some clarity from the Government representative. Their exchange ended thus: Deputy Troy: “You will be able to supply your neighbours…” Katie Hannon: “But who is your neighbour?” Deputy Troy: “Well, we’ll see the regulations after Easter…” Meanwhile, our own Michael Fitzmaurice and the ever-earnest Peadar Tóibín were tripping over one another trying to impress listeners with their intricate knowledge of wet timber and wet turf. (You can listen back, via the RTE website).
IN BRIEF You wait ages for one bus shelter, then… Communities in Monksland and Bealnamulla have been patiently lobbying for new bus shelters at bus stops at the Old Tuam Road and the New Tuam Road. Now, the Roscommon People reports that four are being installed, with good work done on this project by Cllr. John Naughten. It really is typical…you wait ages for one bus shelter, then four come along at the same time…
A distinguished and popular politician Michael O’Kennedy, who died last week, was a politi-
cian of some stature who appeared to be uniquely lacking in ego and had a commendable record of loyalty to the various FF leaders he served under. I recall him being particularly loyal to Charles Haughey (perhaps at the expense of O’Kennedy’s own credibility) in numerous media outings in which he spoke on the former’s behalf. O’Kennedy, a Senior Counsel, made a very successful move into politics, serving as TD in Tipperary North, holding a number of ministerial portfolios, and later being appointed European Commissioner. He always struck me as a convivial man who was a politician of considerable intellect and distinction. May he rest in peace.
Kelly calls for additional paediatric services Council will write to Minister Independent councillor Emer Kelly has called for immediate Government intervention to alleviate waiting lists for children’s occupational therapy and speech and language services in the county. Speaking at a recent meeting of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Kelly said there were 217 children currently awaiting occupational therapy and 379 waiting for speech and language services. “The research shows that these services are crucial in early childhood to improve physical function, emotional regulation, speech, understanding of language, and countless other things. It is unacceptable that children are forced to wait over eighteen months to even have their first assessment or consultation in these services. Just think of the damage it is doing to both the children and their families,” she said. The Independent councillor said the current situation was adding stress to families and claimed the Covid-19 pandemic had been used as an excuse for delays. “Parents of children who require these services are faced with hours of phone calls or are waiting and waiting for a letter or some contact to even acknowledge that they are still in the system. And when they eventually get this contact, they are waiting weeks or even months before they get the next contact. It’s not fair,” she said. Cllr. Kelly called on the local authority to write to Minister of Health Stephen Donnelly requesting additional paediatric occupational therapy and speech and language services in Roscommon. Her proposal received widespread support across the Chamber.
Kilduff slams ‘dysfunctional’ system < DAN DOONER
Pictured during her visit to Co. Roscommon on Wednesday is Minister for Justice Helen McEntee with Cllr. Liam Callaghan and Leas-Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Orla Leyden.
Pictured at a Tourism Trade Fair in King House are Eimear Dowd (Roscommon Tourism), Louise Fitzpatrick (Lough Key Forest Park), Tony Aspel (Strokestown Park House) and Patricia Golden (King House). Pic: Brian Farrell
Cllr. Donal Kilduff says he was left “dismayed and disappointed” following a recent meeting between members of Roscommon County Council and Minister of State for the OPW Patrick O’Donovan on the Lough Funshinagh saga. Cllr. Kilduff questioned the reasons behind the Minister’s visit, and claimed no solutions were offered regarding the ongoing flood risk to homeowners living near the turlough. “Nothing in terms of a solution was offered. Was it all just a ball of smoke, nothing at all to give hope to the people of the area?” Cllr. Kilduff said it was the Government’s “political and moral duty” to find solutions to issues such as the Lough Funshinagh one. Expressing frustration over his experience on the Council, he said: “I have stated that our system of Government is dysfunctional when a local issue like Lough Funshinagh requires Dáil time during a pandemic,” he said. “Our rules-based system of government has evolved through the years and it is now a ‘mashup’ of Irish laws and European directives which have been put in place to try to govern society effectively and fairly and prevent absurd things from happening. “Often it gets this right but the reality is that no matter how many laws and rules you have you cannot account for every situation and our rulesbased system of government sometimes produces odd and seemingly counterintuitive decisions and outcomes in particular cases. “I don’t think it’s good enough to just accept this reality and allow absurd outcomes to stand. The State has to be able to solve difficult cases and serve its citizens effectively and efficiently”. Cllr. Kilduff said that the system has failed the State, the taxpayer, the community, the county, the local environment and the “vast majority of citizens who believe in common decency and common sense”.
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Arts in briefs Culture Night Decade of Centenaries The Culture Night Decade of Centenaries 1922-2022 Commission marks the third in a series of artistic commissions inviting artists to reflect on Roscommon’s role in the struggle for independence. The 2022 commission, to the value of €15,000, is supported by the community strand of the Decade of Centenaries Programme as part of Roscommon Arts Office/ Arts Council of Ireland Culture Night Programme. The 2022 commission seeks proposals from artists across all art forms responding to the theme: The role of local newspapers in a time of conflict and change – how were local events reported? Deadline for submissions is 4 pm, Monday May 16th. Applicants must have been born in County Roscommon or currently live there.
Artists wanted for Boyle Sculpture Trail Roscommon County Council is inviting submissions from artists for one sculptural artwork as part of Boyle Destination Town’ Sculpture Trail project. This programme of Public Art Commissions is funded under Fáilte Ireland’s Developed and Emerging Destination Towns Capital Investment Programme. The scheme will provide a platform for artists to respond creatively to public space, to the history, story and community of Boyle, in particular the Cultural Quarter of Boyle, the location of King House and the Pleasure Grounds. The commissions are also intended to provide opportunities for dialogue and participation with the local community. Representatives of various groups in the town will be involved in selecting the artworks. Deadline for submissions is 4 pm on Tuesday, May 31st.
Roscommon Drama Group present ‘Bookworms’ Roscommon Drama Group are delighted to present their brand new production of the hilarious social farce ‘Bookworms’ by Bernard Farrell, running from Thursday, April 28th, to Saturday, April 30th, at Roscommon Arts Centre. This fast-paced and witty comedy of manners shines a spotlight on the upwardly mobile post-recession as they desperately try to cling to the veneer of Celtic tiger ‘notions’. Set amidst the backdrop of a suburban book club, the audience is transported into the world of this formerly well-heeled group, where the characters’ lives spill over into their opinions of the books.
When host Anne (Bernie Maher) opens up the all-female book club to include other halves, the mood shifts; suspicions are roused and secrets must be kept at all costs. Events unfold and bubble under, with the ever-present sense that at some point, all hell might just break loose – which, of course, it does! School teacher Jennifer (Bernadette Stapleton) is determined to maintain her position as book club top dog. Anne’s bankrupt builder husband Larry (Aidan Flanagan) is more interested in sorting out unfinished business with Jennifer’s banker husband Robert (Steve Gregory) than in Virginia Woolfe or Harper
Lee. Larry’s unstable jailbird brother Vincent (John Mitchell) and daughter Aisling (Molly Mee) add further fuel to the fire. And final book club member Dorothy (Maggie Larkin) brings a layer of death-obsessed quirkiness. It all adds up to an evening of hilarious and frothy mayhem! Directed by Con Connolly, with additional backstage support from group members, this is one Roscommon Drama Group production you won’t want to miss! To book, contact Roscommon Arts Centre on 090-6625824 or visit roscommonartscentre.ie. Tickets cost €14/€12.
‘Slow Time with a Butterfly’ at King House, Boyle Contemporary Tapestry Artists Ireland will present ‘Slow Time with a Butterfly’, an exhibition of fine art tapestries at King House, Boyle, Co. Roscommon from Thursday, April 28th to Saturday, May 14th as part of Roscommon’s Tapestry and Fibre Arts Festival. Contemporary Tapestry Artists Ireland (CTA) is a group of
professional tapestry weavers working in studios all over the country who come together to collaborate and exhibit their work to raise the profile of this textile medium. Slow Time with a Butterfly refers to the slow, detailed practice of tapestry weaving. The technique uses ‘butterflies’ or bobbins of coloured yarns woven through a cotton or
linen warp to create the image of the artist’s design. The word tapestry for most people is synonymous with wool embroidery or needlepoint. For further information contact Angela Forte (086-3861949), email angela@angelaforte. com or Muriel Beckett (08601604047), email muriel@ murielbeckett.ie.
Workshops and symposium
Joan Baxter’s ‘Still After Sunset’.
Launch of Interconnections 4 on April 29th Interconnections 4, the fourth event in an ongoing biennial collaboration between contemporary tapestry artists from Scotland and Ireland, will run at Roscommon Arts Centre from April 29th to May 14th as part of the Tapestry and Fibre Arts Festival in Roscommon. The exhibition, which features artists such as Frances Crowe, Joan Baxter, Mary Cuthbert,
Terry Dunne, Angela Forte, John Brennan, Clare Coyle, and Elizabeth Radcliffe, will also feature at The Granary Gallery in Shropshire this summer. The first and second Interconnections exhibitions were shown in Roscommon and Boyle in 2016 and 2018, while the 2020 exhibition was online due to Covid restrictions.
The exhibition will consist of a number of one-off hand-woven tapestries of all sizes from miniature to massive, on a large range of themes. The tapestries have been made over the past four years by the eight participating professional tapestry artists, four from Ireland and four from Scotland. Visitors to the exhibition can expect to be blown away by the beauty, col-
our and sheer technical virtuosity of the work. The exhibition has been cocurated by Frances Crowe (Ireland) and Joan Baxter (Scotland), both well respected tapestry artists in their own countries. The Tapestry and Fibre Arts Festival weekend kicks off on Thursday, April 28th with the launch of ‘Slow Time with a
Butterfly’, an exhibition by the members of Contemporary tapestry artists Ireland CTA in King House, Boyle, Roscommon. Interconnections is funded by Roscommon County Council Creative Ireland Programme 2022 and Roscommon Local Enterprise Office, supported by Roscommon Arts Centre and King House.
As part of the Tapestry and Fibre Arts Festival from Friday, April 29th to Sunday, May 1st, workshops on ‘Weaving with upcycled materials’ and ‘The Weaving Blue’ will take place at Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday, April 30th. Contact Roscommon Arts Centre (090-6625824) for more information. A symposium titled ‘Exploring Fine Art Textiles’, which will feature guest speakers including Alastair Duncan, Niki Collier, Joan Baxter and Uisce Jakubczyk, will also take place on Sunday, May 1st. Booking is essential through the Arts Centre box office: www. roscommonartscentre. ie.
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Launch of Anne’s first short story collection < DAN DOONER
Upcoming author Anne Byrne will launch her new book ‘The Bottom of the Hourglass’ on Saturday, April 30th in Creighton’s Bar, Boyle. Anne, who lives in Co. Sligo, has close ties to Roscommon, having attended school and worked in the town of Boyle. Anne was the winner of the Roscommon Chapbook Bursary Award 2021, resulting in the forthcoming publication of her first collection of short stories, ‘The Bottom of the Hourglass’. ‘The Bottom of the Hourglass’ explores the vagaries and frailties of the human condition through the themes of love, loss, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Spanning the 16th to 20th centuries, this collection of historical short fiction depicts some of the struggles, challenges and motivations common to us all, regardless of time or place. Taking us from the dark halls of Dublin Castle to the blood-soaked heather of the Curlew Mountains; from a lonely cell in Roscommon Gaol to the wild sweep of the Atlantic, and beyond, to the horror that was Auschwitz, we meet characters that we ultimately recognise in the struggles, sufferings, hopes and triumphs that characterise the human experience. This collection of short stories was chosen for the award by Geraldine Mills, writer and Roscommon Chapbook Bursary Award judge 2021, who commented: “Anne creates a range of believable worlds that carry an equipoise of pace and poetry. She has the ability to paint a scene deftly, capturing at-
mosphere with a minimum of words. Each story is replete with emotional insight. Her characters come alive on the page and live on in the reader’s mind long after the final word. It was a great pleasure to read”. One of Anne’s first stories, ‘The Brown Leather Case’, set in the early 20th century, brought her initial success, being chosen as first runner-up in the New Roscommon Writing Award 2018, and subsequently published in the anthology, New Roscommon Writing 2014-18. Buoyed by this success she continued writing and has since been short and long listed in various competitions, including the Kanturk Flash Fiction Competition 2019, The New Roscommon Writing Award 2020, the Fish Flash Fiction Competition 2021, and the Anthology Short Story Competition 2021. Anne was the winner of the New Roscommon Writing Award 2020, with her story, ‘Life’, a historical piece which recounts the life of Lady Betty, the infamous 17th-18th century Hangwoman of Roscommon Gaol. Retailing at €7, ‘The Bottom of the Hourglass’ will be available to purchase at the launch and afterwards from Una Bhán Craft Shop, King House, Boyle; Creighton’s Bar, and also directly from the author’s Facebook page (Anne Byrne Writer). The book will be launched by Gerry Boland, author and poet, on Saturday, 30th April at 7 pm in Creighton’s Bar, Bridge Street, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. All are welcome to attend. The author would like to extend her thanks to Roscommon County Council for the Chapbook Bursary Award 2021 without which the publication of this book would not have been possible.
Strokestown launch for Eoghan’s latest book in trilogy Author Anne Byrne will launch her new book ‘The Bottom of the Hourglass’ on Saturday, April 30th in Creighton’s Bar, Boyle.
A new book, entitled, ‘The Other Side of Fear’, written by County Roscommon native Eoghan Egan, is set to be launched at 8 pm in The Percy French Hotel, Strokestown, on Thursday, April 28th. A native of Co. Roscommon, Eoghan wrote his first story at the age of nine. At college he studied computer programming, working now in sales management and marketing, but his passion for reading and writing remains. Eoghan’s stories have been shortlisted for the 2018 Bridport Short Story Prize and Listowel’s 2019 Bryan McMahon Short Story Award Competition, as well as having been published in various anthologies. This new book, ‘The Other Side of Fear’, is the second instalment in the Ganestown Trilogy, a crime fiction series set in the Irish Midlands following the life of a woman named Sharona Waters. Eoghan released the first book in the series, ‘Hiding in Plain Sight’, in 2020, and has started work on the trilogy’s third and final instalment. ‘The Other Side of Fear’ launches at 8 pm in The Percy French Hotel on Thursday, April 28th, where Eoghan Egan will be in conversation with Paul Healy (author, editor, managing director of Roscommon People) and Senator Eugene Murphy. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. See eoghanegan.com for more.
New book on inspirational people of faith Section on Roscommon priest < ALANNAH ITA HEALY
A new book, entitled ‘The Courage of Their Convictions – Stories of Inspirational Men and Women of Faith’, written by Belfast native Gemma Grant, details the stories of religious laity from all over the world, including Roscommon native Fr. Flanagan. Mother Angelica is one of the figures to feature. From humble beginnings in a troubled Italian American home, Mother Angelica went on to establish EWTN – a global network that began life in the garage of her convent. Her continued battles with bishops and cardinals for control of the network led her to inform one bishop in true Sicilian fashion: “I’ll blow the darn thing up before you get your hands on it!” Pope Pius XII – erroneously referred to as ‘Hitler’s Pope’ – is
depicted here in a very different light. While criticised for not speaking out more against Nazi atrocities during the Second World War, behind the scenes he was working with the allies and helping to save the lives of countless Jews. Hollywood actress Dolores Hart, who gave Elvis Presley his first onscreen kiss, is also featured in the book. While still in her 20s, and with a promising acting career ahead of her, Dolores turned her back on Hollywood to become a Benedictine nun. Closer to home, there was Fr. Hugh O’Flaherty. Known as The Scarlet Pimpernel of the Vatican, he founded the Rome Escape Line. His organisation saved countless Jews and Allies from Nazi oppression. He even managed to convert his one-time nemesis, Herbert Kappler – head
of Rome’s notorious Gestapo. Meanwhile, another figure, Sister Blandina, earned the title, ‘The Fastest Nun in the West’. While attempting to set up schools and hospitals in the American Wild West of the 1800s, she struck up an unlikely friendship with a notorious outlaw. One of the people featured in the book is County Roscommon (Ballymoe) native Fr. Edward Flanagan, who founded Boys Town in Nebraska in the 1920s, a facility set up to essentially save underprivileged/troubled boys. The town within a town, it taught homeless boys the value of honesty, hard work and character building. “When you help a child today, you write the history of tomorrow,” said Fr. Flanagan. During World War 2, Fr. Flanagan was named as ‘America’s No. 1 War
Dad’ by the War Office, due to the numbers of servicemen who named him as their next of kin. His life was brought to the ‘big screen’ by Hollywood in the 1938 movie, ‘Boys Town’, starring Spencer Tracy in an Academy Award-winning role for his depiction of this truly remarkable priest. His army of homeless children never forgot him. The alumni of Boys Town, who initiated The Father Flanagan League, seek to spread worldwide devotion of his example as a protector of youth. Their endeavours have proven Fr. Flanagan correct when he said of them: “There’s no such thing as a bad boy”. *Published by Veritas, ‘The Courage of Their Convictions – Stories of Inspirational Men and Women of Faith’ by Gemma Grant is on sale for €14.99.
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All smiles as Roscommon Easter Parade returns!
Pictured at the Roscommon Easter Parade on Sunday were Derek Campbell, Susan Keane and John Brandon. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured at the Roscommon Easter Parade on Sunday were Darragh Naughton and Alan Gilligan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured at the Roscommon Easter Parade on Sunday were Anne Brennan and Ivan Purcell. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured at the Roscommon Easter Parade on Sunday were Peter Foxen and Deckie Walsh. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured at the Roscommon Easter Parade on Sunday were Gerry Keogh, Niamh Malone and Linda Keogh. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured at the Roscommon Easter Parade on Sunday were Caitlin McConn and JJ Cattigan. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured at the Roscommon Easter Parade on Sunday were Sam, Mosque, Katie and Eva Coyle. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured at the Roscommon Easter Parade on Sunday were Caoimhe Walsh, Megan Donohue, Sarah Purcell and Eadaoin Walsh. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
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All smiles as Roscommon Easter Parade returns!
TOP: Pictured at the Roscommon Easter Parade on Sunday were Superintendent Fran Nicholson and Garda Yvonne Donohue. Photo: Michelle Hughes Walsh RIGHT: Some of the retired members of Roscommon Gardai who took part in Sunday’s Easter Parade, pictured in Jackson’s Restaurant, Roscommon with Superintendent Fran Nicholson and Garda Yvonne Donohue. Photo: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured at the Roscommon Easter Parade on Sunday were Daire and Gordon O’Connor. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured at the Roscommon Easter Parade on Sunday were Sam, Mosque, Katie and Eva Coyle. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured at the Roscommon Easter Parade on Sunday were Anthony McDermott, Trish Lane and Brendan Emmet. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured at the Roscommon Easter Parade on Sunday were Shane Kelly and Amy Holian. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
Pictured at the Roscommon Easter Parade on Sunday were Jack, Des, Ciara and Conor Dowd. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh
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All smiles as Strokestown Easter Parade returns!
The Midfield Pipe Band pictured taking part in the Strokestown Easter Parade. Pic: Mick McCormack
Members of Slaibh Ban AC pictured taking part in the Strokestown Easter Parade. Pic: Mick McCormack
A 1929 car, courtesy of the Roscommon Sports and Classic Car Club, pictured in the Strokestown Easter Parade. Pic: Mick McCormack
‘Strokestown Women’s Shed’ pictured taking part in the Strokestown Easter Parade. Pic: Mick McCormack
MC Senator Eugene Murphy pictured interviewing ‘Walk at parkrun’ members during the Strokestown Easter Parade. Pic: Mick McCormack
Spectators pictured enjoying the Easter Parade in Strokestown last weekend. Pic: Mick McCormack
Spectators pictured enjoying the Easter Parade in Strokestown last weekend. Pic: Mick McCormack
‘Strokestown GAA Club’ pictured taking part in the Strokestown Easter Parade. Pic: Mick McCormack
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Sean Smith and Conor McGreevy pictured at last weekend’s County Roscommon Fleadh in Ballaghaderreen. Pic: Mick McCormack
Eanna Donoghue and Joe Donoghue pictured enjoying a pint at last weekend’s County Roscommon Fleadh in Ballaghaderreen. Pic: Mick McCormack
Successful County Roscommon Fleadh…
Paddy Mahon, Karen Callaghan and Bronagh Lee pictured at last weekend’s County Roscommon Fleadh in Ballaghaderreen. Pic: Mick McCormack
Patsy Hanly and Dessie McCallion pictured at The Donoghue brothers from Tulsk pictured at last weekend’s County Roscommon Fleadh in Ballaghaderreen. last weekend’s County Roscommon Fleadh in Ballaghaderreen. Pic: Mick McCormack Pic: Mick McCormack
Jason, Emma, Donnacha and Iarlaith Horan pictured at last weekend’s County Roscommon Fleadh in Ballaghaderreen. Pic: Mick McCormack
Patricia Morris, Brendan McDermott, Rosaleen and Jim Larkin pictured at a ceili as part of last weekend’s County Roscommon Fleadh in Ballaghaderreen. Pic: Mick McCormack
Gillian Doyle and Gintaras Beliauskas pictured at last weekend’s County Roscommon Fleadh in Ballaghaderreen. Pic: Mick McCormack
Ann Marie and Joe Lavin pictured at last weekend’s County Roscommon Fleadh in Ballaghaderreen. Pic: Mick McCormack
Michael and Gene Towey pictured at last weekend’s County Roscommon Fleadh in Ballaghaderreen. Pic: Mick McCormack
Lisa Bolton, Sarah Tyrrell and Lorraine Bolton pictured at last weekend’s County Roscommon Fleadh in Ballaghaderreen. Pic: Mick McCormack
Ambrose McLoughlin and Jarleth Donlon pictured at last weekend’s County Roscommon Fleadh in Ballaghaderreen. Pic: Mick McCormack
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Menopause mission First in-person Menopause Success Summit is next month Menopause is slowly becoming less of a taboo, but is still surrounded by confusing and conflicting information. Menopause Success Summit helps bust persistent myths and gives women practical tools to support their health and happiness – so they can succeed through the menopause. After going virtual last year due to Covid, this year the first in-person summit is being held in the Radisson Blue Hotel in Cork on the 21st of May. It’s a one-day event featuring 13 expert speakers bringing all the latest information on hormone replacement therapy, brain health, weight management, holistic therapies, and other vital menopause topics. Speakers include: Dr. Mary Ryan, Consultant Endocrinologist; Diane Danzebrink, founder, Menopause Support CIC; Dr. Suzanne O’Sullivan, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist; Gerry Duffy, Motivational Speaker, and Dr. Sabina Brennan, Neuroscientist. The summit is organised by leading men-
opause coach, Catherine O’Keeffe, who is dedicated to changing the narrative around menopause, breaking the taboo that surrounds it, and ensuring that women feel supported throughout their menopause journey. “The medical and scientific understanding around menopause is improving all the time, so my mission is to provide women with practical, down to earth information that is right up to the minute. One attendee last year said the summit was ‘the best concise guide to menopause’, and really that’s the perfect description”. Ms. O’Keeffe also said she’s excited about returning to in-person events. “Last year we had wonderful feedback from women who no longer felt alone on the journey, and that was online – imagine the power of being in the same room”. Tickets for Menopause Success Summit 2022 are now on sale at www.menopausesuccesssummit.com with early bird tickets now available at €145.
Pictured at the launch of the Summit are, from left, Catherine O’Keeffe, Ireland’s first Menopause Coach and founder of the Menopause Success Summit, Dr. Sabina Brennan, Psychologist and Neuroscientist, and Kathleen Hurley-Mullins, Operation Transformation Leader 2022. PHOTO: Mark Stedman
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The national launch of Organ Donor Awareness Week, which is organised by the Irish Kidney Association (IKA) in association with Organ Donation Transplant Ireland (ODTI), was held at the Mansion House, Dublin 2, on Tuesday. The key message to the public for the campaign, which will take place from Saturday, April 23rd, until Saturday, April 30th, from the IKA, the ODTI and the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly, is to ‘Share Your Wishes’ as organ donation saves and transforms lives. #ShareYourWishes At the launch, Ms Carol Moore (Chief Executive of the Irish Kidney Association) described how “the ripple effect of active citizenship in your decision to say yes to organ donation is an amazing legacy to gift to the recipients, their families, your own family, and society at large. “This was evident at the launch when we listened to presentations by the daughter of a deceased donor whose family gain comfort in their grief that their mother gave the gift of life to others. We heard from four grateful transplant recipients whose lives were saved by the donation of a heart, lung, liver
and combined kidney pancreas respectively. We also listened to a young man who is currently on kidney dialysis and hoping for a transplant which will vastly improve his quality of life”. In his speech (delivered via video) to officially launch the 2022 campaign, the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced that additional funding of over €1 million has been allocated to transplant services this year, which he said would further develop infrastructure and equipment needed to meet demands following the introduction of the opt out system
for organ donation as part of the Human Tissue Bill. Individuals who wish to support organ donation are encouraged to keep the reminders of their decision available by carrying the organ donor card, permitting Code 115 to be included on their driver’s licence, or having the ‘digital organ donor card’ app on their smartphone. Organ Donor Cards can be requested by visiting the IKA website ika.ie/get-a-donor-card or to your phone, phoning the Irish Kidney Association on 01 6205306 or by free-texting the word DONOR to 50050.
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(Above) Pictured at a Daffodil Day Coffee Morning in JJ Harlow’s Bar, Roscommon were Angela Fallon, Mary Rose Young and Eileen Harrington. Pic: Mick McCormack
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(Right) Pictured at a Daffodil Day Coffee Morning in JJ Harlow’s Bar, Roscommon were Mary Lennon, Angela Naughton and Maura Moran. Pic: Mick McCormack
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‘Addiction 2 Recovery Walk’ to start at Roscommon Racecourse A fundraising 120km walk will take place from May 5th to 8th in aid of Sr. Consilio’s Cuan Mhuire Centre, which is located at Coolarne, Co. Galway. Former residents and staff were eager to give something back to the centre and so came up with the 120km ‘Addiction 2 Recovery Walk’ which will begin at Roscommon
Healthy Ireland, Alzheimer’s Association, COPE Galway and many more present to provide information on the services and supports they offer. This is an open public event, where the local community can avail of the opportunity to access information on a broad spec-
Racecourse on Thursday, May 5th. The walk will cover approximately 30km per day passing through Athlone, Ballinasloe, Loughrea, Craughwell and Athenry before finishing at Cluan Mhuire on the afternoon of Sunday, May 8th. Cuan Mhuire is Ireland’s largest voluntary provider of rehabilitaton treatment
for individuals suffering from addiction and related issues. Since its foundation in 1966 by Sr. Consilio, the centre has treated over 75,000 people. Its main objective is the rehabilitation of those suffering from alcohol/drug/gambling addictions. At any one time Cuan Mhuire has 600 peo-
ple in treatment through their nationwide centres in Bruree, Co. Limerick; Farnanes, Co. Cork; Athy, Co. Kildare; Coolarne, Co. Galway and Newry, Co. Down. Your support would be greatly appreciated. You can donate through the idonate page: www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/addiction2recovery.
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FarmingPeople ICMSA welcomes Glanbia milk price increase Commenting recently on the Glanbia Ireland milk base price increase of five cents per litre for March, the Chairperson of ICMSA’s Dairy Committee, Noel Murphy welcomed the news but said he expected similar increases next month. “We want to welcome this increase by Glanbia Ireland – it’s what the market is indicating - but God knows it’s needed on the inputs side, so there is an equilibrium of sorts there,” he said. “I can’t stress this enough: the days of any Co-op hiding behind unknowable market movements or obscure calculations are well and truly gone. We are able to calculate to any decimal point what farmers supplying any Co-op should be getting paid. And so can those farmers when they use our Interactive Milk Price Tracker”. Mr. Murphy said that the 5cpl increase was a historic rise in any one month, but he said that ICMSA expected the prices for dairy to increase again this month and similar levels of rises to be announced by Irish Co-ops next month for milk supplied this month.
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IFA welcomes Nitrates Derogation extension
IFA Environment Chairperson Paul O’Brien has welcomed the extension to the 2022 Nitrates Derogation application deadline until midnight Friday, April 22nd. “The extra week will provide much needed time for farmers wishing to apply for a derogation to gather and prepare the information required to submit the online application,” he said. Mr. O’Brien said that farmers should take the time to familiarise themselves with the detailed conditions set out in the 2022 Nitrates Derogation terms and conditions with regard to nutrient management; soil testing
and management; manure management; training requirements; grassland management; and biodiversity enhancement. “There are nearly 40 measures that farmers need to comply with. There is a strong focus on nutrient management planning and nutrient use efficiency which has been shown to be critically important in improving water quality from agricultural pressures,” he said. He also noted that farmers who applied for a Nitrates Derogation in 2021 must submit fertiliser accounts by the revised closing date.
IFA Environment Chairperson Paul O’Brien.
Macra reiterates need for beef supports Following the publication of Teagasc’s revised outlook for farm incomes for 2022 as a result of the conflict in Ukraine, Macra na Feirme has once again called for supports for the beef sector. The Teagasc report highlights that costs associated with food production will increase substantially over the course of 2022. Output prices are also rising but not at the same rate as the costs of inputs. Fertiliser prices are in
excess of 200 per cent higher than the same time in 2021 while there has been an increase in green diesel costs of over 60 per cent in the past number of months. The major finding of the report, however, is the likely negative impact on farm incomes. The report outlines that beef farmers, in particular, are at risk of income drop, while forecasting that cattle rearing farms can expect a drop
of 25 per cent in income with other cattle enterprises potential facing a drop of 16 per cent. “It is clear that action is needed to ensure that beef farmers can continue to farm. Macra na Feirme has been clear, that a substantial beef finisher scheme is needed providing €200 per head,” said John Keane, Macra na Feirme National President. “A silage conservation support is also needed to address
the costs of fertiliser and fuel. Farmers across all enterprises are deciding on areas that are to be closed for first cut silage this week and what application rates of fertiliser they will apply. “In order to ensure a strong trade for cattle in marts across the country in the late summer and early autumn certainty needs to be created now for beef farmers, in particular, who are most at risk of reduced income”.
Move on TAMS costings doesn’t go far enough - IFA IFA Rural Development Chairman Michael Biggins has acknowledged the move by the Department of Agriculture to revise the costings for TAMS, but said it doesn’t go far enough. “We are seeing an unprecedented rise in inflation, meaning the price of building materials such as steel and timber has soared. The old costings, which were updated as far back as March 2021, were completely out of line with the price of materials today, making it impossible for farmers to begin their projects,” he said. Mr. Biggins said the current system of revising costs is not working and is not able to cope with the pace of changes in the price of materials. He called on the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to establish a system to review costings before the opening of each tranche while this high level of inflation continues. “The war in Ukraine has stretched supply chains to breaking point. Farmers are being forced to work with reference costs which are not keeping pace with events impacting on their costs. It means they won’t receive a rate of grant that is reflective of the actual cost of investment incurred,” Michael Biggins concluded.
Wednesday, 27th April at 7pm Shane Keaveney Ballybane, Ballinlough, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. F45 W599 Topics to be discussed at the farm walk:
Preparing for the breeding season Benefits of AI synchronisation l Sexed semen Speakers to include: AI companies, ICBF, Teagasc Specialists & Local Teagasc Advisors. l l
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According to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland/ Teagasc Agricultural Land Market Review and Outlook Report 2022, average prices for land in Co. Roscommon ranged from €4,130 to €9,170 last year. The price of good land saw an average increase of 17 per cent nationally from €9,381 to €10,962 per acre with an increase of 5 per cent in the Connacht/Ulster regions. The average price for an acre of good quality land under 50 acres in Roscommon was €9,170, up from the 2020 figure of €8,200. The price for poor quality, non-residential land under 50 acres in the region ranged from an average of €5,250 per acre in Cavan and Monaghan to €2,760 in Leitrim. The average price of an acre of poor-quality land on a small holding in Roscommon was €3,900, down on the €4,500 figure of 2020. The report found the demand for rented ground remains strong with rents this year expected to rise by 10 per cent nationally. Looking at the provincial picture agents expect rents to rise by 9 per cent in Connacht/Ulster and Munster and 12 per cent in Leinster. The survey of 95 auctioneers and valuers from all over the country was conducted in February and March 2022.
ANNUAL SCSI/TEAGASC AGRICULTURAL LAND REVIEW & OUTLOOK 2022
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Friday, April 22nd at 11 a.m.
Late Spring Special Sale of Heifers 55 pens of Heifers on offer Also Bullocks & Dry Cows ----------------------
Tuesday, April 26th at 4 p.m.
Special Sale of Weanlings Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 21st
Also Suckler Cows Donegal
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€3,625
Friday, April 29th at 11 a.m.
€13,375
End of the Month Special Sale of Bullocks
Leitrim
Sligo
€5,025
€10,000
Monaghan
€2,760
Cavan
€5,250*
€8,500*
Mayo
€8,585*
Roscommon
€3,588
€9,167* €4,127
€5,250*
€13,667*
€4,967* Westmeath
€12,571
€4,478
Offaly
Meath
€8,432
€15,350 Laois
€8,775
€12,833
€9,800 €3,500
Bookings now being accepted.
€6,833*
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Lambs & Cast Ewes
Carlow
Tipperary
Limerick
€12,500
Kilkenny
€14,000
€13,667
€5,275
€8,000
€4,750
€13,429 €7,214
Wexford
Each Wednesday at 11 a.m.
€8,375
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€13,875
Waterford
Sheep Scanning Service
€13,600
Kerry
Cork
€5,800
€15,071 €7,688
Average price per acre NON-RESIDENTIAL LAND less than 50 acres
County
€ Good quality € Poor quality
*Lower than average response rate to the SCSI Land Market Survey
MacManus raises Irish fertiliser crisis with European Commission Addressing a debate in the European Parliament’s Agricultural Committee, Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus outlined what he described as the “desperate situation” facing Irish family farmers regarding fertiliser prices. “Irish farmers have been watching the fertiliser markets for the last twelve months, waiting for a time to buy. Many assumed the Covid-linked price inflation would subside in 2022, and therefore held off purchasing. The outbreak of the war in Ukraine has unfortunately punished those farmers severely for waiting, and they need immediate support,” he said. “The farmers I have spoken to said that early last year they were paying around €350 a tonne, which has now risen to over €900 and rising week on week”. The Midlands Northwest
MEP said the most obvious scenario would see farmers using fertiliser more sparingly this year, therefore producing less food. “We need to mobilise all tools available to alleviate the crises. The Commission should be working on securing supply from around the world. It must also finalise the removal of anti-dumping duties,” he said. “The Irish Government must ensure that the €15 million earmarked for Ireland from the crisis reserve will be sufficiently targeted to assist those farmers who are in the most difficult position. Ireland must also make full use of the state aid flexibilities allowed to boost the level of relief provided to Irish farmers. “In the medium to long term, we need to investigate ways to reduce our dependence on nitrogen fertilisers,
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Saturday, April 30th at 12 Noon
Wicklow
€12,167*
€7,542
Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Monday, April 25th
Organic Sale – Cattle & Sheep
€14,227
Kildare
€11,600
Clare
€5,875
€9,125
€6,143
€6,750
€13,167*
Louth
€14,500
Longford
Galway
€9,283
Also Heifers & Dry Cows
€8,500*
€3,900
Castlerea MART WATCH 750 animals presented for sale on Thursday last. The heifer ring witnessed good demand for the quality lots on offer with prices topping out at €2,190 and a good clearance taking place. The dry cow trade remained strong this week with cows making up to €2,290 with extra customers in attendance trying to source feeding lots. The weanling rings witnessed increased lots of weanling heifers on offer with prices peaking at €4.76 a kilo, while the bulls peaked at €3.44 a kilo. The number of suck calves on offer remained big with lots making up to €490 for continentals with an average prices of €178 paid. Cows with calves at foot made up to €1,790 and springers made up to €1,820. There were 200 bullocks on offer last Monday and prices and trade held firm with forward lots making up to €1,890 while the quality stores witnessed prices exceed €3 a kilo. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday) with our weekly sale of heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am Sample prices for heifers: Lm 380kgs €1240, Ch 390kgs €1210, Ch 320kgs €1090, BB 415kgs €1110, Lm 460kgs €1470, Au 485kgs €1640, Ch 600kgs €1650, PTX 640kgs €1800, BBx 715kgs €2190. Dry cows: Lm 785kgs €2290, BBx 820kgs €2270, AA 835kgs €2200, Her 810kgs €2110, Lm 785kgs €2000, Fr 475kgs €700, Lm 475kgs €700, Lm 475kgs €1150, Fr485kgs €700. Weanling bulls: Ch 295kgs €1000, Lm 290kgs €930, AA 285kgs €910, Ch 325kgs €1230, Lm 370kgs €1240, BBX 395kgs €1300, BBx 325kgs €1120, Lm 395kgs €1080, Lm 315kgs €1000, Lm 325kgs €1070. Weanling heifers: Lm 260kgs €1240, Lm 270kgs €1200, Ch 250kgs €820, Lm 305kgs €1230, Ch 320kgs €1090, Ch 310kgs €950, AA 320kgs €800. Bullocks: Lm 490kgs €1510, AA 485kgs €1400, AA 400kgs €1280, Lm 535kgs €1630, Ch 540kgs €1560, AA 360kgs €1170, AA 370kgs €1200, AA 730kgs €1890, Lm 710kgs €1860.
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Roscommon MART WATCH There was no cattle sale at Roscommon Mart on Good Friday. The next sale will take place this Friday (22nd). Numbers on offer at Wednesday’s sheep sale were smaller to the previous week with a slight dip in trade for all classes. Hoggets made up to €170, spring lambs made as high as €165 and stag ewes fetched up to €210. Ewes and lambs made up to €260 for one ewe with two lambs at foot. Please note all sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID Tag set. The next sheep sale for lambs and cast ewes takes place on Wednesday, April 27th at 11 am. Sheep scanning service continues on Wednesdays from 9 am to 10 am. Yard opens at 8 am and all stock must be penned by 10 am. The sale can be viewed live on www. livestock-live.com. Sample prices for finished hoggets: 57.3 kgs €170, 66 kgs €170, 49.5 kgs €157, 45kgs €151, 52kgs €148, 46.8 kgs €135. Spring lambs: 50.8kgs €165, 48.7kgs €164, 47kgs €162, 45kgs €161, 44.3kgs €158.
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Kilronan Castle named as leading vegan and vegetarian wedding venue Kilronan castle in Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon has been named as one of Ireland’s leading vegan and vegetarian wedding venues by wedding website SaveMyDay.ie. The website described the venue as “one of Ireland’s most luxurious wedding venues”: “From intimate to extravagant, traditional to bespoke, this magnificent 200-year-old castle serves up both vegan and vegetarian menus. “Menu highlights include pear, walnut and pickled celery salad; avocado and apple tian;
rainbow beetroot and barley risotto; woodland mushroom and spring onion ragu; black curried falafel; and palate pleasing desserts like strawberry and bourbon vanilla Eton mess, and dark chocolate and raspberry plate chocolate crumble”. SaveMyDay.ie says there has been a rise in requests for meatfree or plant-based menus. Shell Holden, co-owner of the website, said: “Many couples are choosing delicious, versatile, and flavourful vegan and veggie fare for their wedding
celebrations, be it fully plantbased menus or more meat-free options across their courses. “From swapping the roast for risotto, lamb for lentils and chicken for chickpeas, SaveMyDay.ie’s wedding venue partners and their vegan and vegetarian menus wow with their creative cruelty-free canapes to delectable dairy-free desserts. At SaveMyDay.ie, we are delighted to showcase the best of Ireland’s vegan and vegetarian friendly wedding venues and help veggie-lovers plan their special day”.
Gleeson’s Restaurant takes part in ‘Dining Week’
Pictured on the occasion of the recent visit of Minister of State Damien English to Roscommon LEO were Senator Aisling Dolan; Cllr. Orla Leyden, Leas-Cathaoirleach, Roscommon County Council; Mark Lohan, Mark Lohan Kitchens; Minister of State Damien English; Enda Cannon and Louise Ward, Local Enterprise Office Roscommon; Ronan Campbell and Darren Beatty, Mark Lohan Kitchens. Pic: Daniel O’Loughlin
Pictured on the occasion of the recent visit of Minister of State Damien English to Roscommon LEO were Noleen Hussey, Enterprise Ireland; Enda Cannon, Local Enterprise Office Roscommon; Minister of State Damien English; Louise Ward, Local Enterprise Office Roscommon; Senator Eugene Murphy, and Senator Aisling Dolan. Pic: Daniel O’Loughlin
Gleeson’s Restaurant in Roscommon town is taking part in ‘Dining Week’ a ten-day nationwide celebration of return to normality following two years of Covid-19 lockdowns. Customers who book through www.diningweek.ie can enjoy a 25 per cent discount at participating restaurants with their €1 booking fee donated to St. Vincent de Paul. Dining Week is supported by the Restaurants Association of Ireland and Fáilte Ireland, and sponsored by WorldPay from FIS, with hundreds of restaurants expected to take part. EarlyTable, the platform hosting
Dining Week, expects to reach up to one million customers through its upcoming media campaign and this should result in thousands of people seizing the opportunity to socialise and save. James Lenehan, the entrepreneur behind the new EarlyTable dining platform added: “It’s been a long and difficult two years for our hospitality industry, and we hope that Dining Week is the kickstart that’s needed now. A small booking fee is required on the EarlyTable platform, but for Dining Week, we decided to donate the fee to St. Vincent de Paul given the great work they are doing to support the host-
ing of Ukrainian refugees”. Garrett Clifford of Worldpay, sponsors of Dining Week, said: “Worldpay are thrilled to support Early Table with our sponsorship of Dining Week, a fantastic initiative to help and support our Restaurant sector in Ireland”. Adrian Cummins of the Restaurants Association of Ireland said: “We are delighted to introduce Dining Week and see it as an ongoing initiative that will help support the restaurant industry. Dining Week will encourage patrons to re-engage with local eateries and celebrate quality food and hospitality across Ireland”.
eir expands 4G and 5G networks across Roscommon Telecommunications provider eir has this week shared details of its mobile network transformation programme currently taking place across County Roscommon. The company says it’s investing €150 million in the transformation of its mobile network and claims the programme has seen mobile coverage surpass 99 per cent of the geography of County Roscommon.
A statement from the company read: “In Roscommon the ongoing transformation programme has seen mobile coverage surpassing 99 per cent of the geography of the county. Towns and villages including Ballaghaderreen, Ballinlough, Boyle, Cornafulla, Cortober, Curraghboy, Lugboy, Monksland, Rooskey and Roscommon can now benefit”. The company also re-
vealed that mobile date usage in the county had increased by 45 per cent in the last year. Susan Brady, eir’s Managing Director of Consumer and Small Business: “We are rapidly transforming our mobile network across Roscommon with 15 new network sites developed over the last 12 months, to ensure wherever our customers travel, whatever their connectiv-
ity needs, they always remain connected. “Independent testing of eir’s mobile network has resulted in eir being certified as having the best available 4G and 5G networks in the country, and we are extremely proud that our network is powered by 100 per cent green energy; meaning we can stay connected while knowing that we are not impacting our environment”.
Roscommon motorists driving over €4 million worth of ‘zombie’ cars According to Motorcheck.ie, a company which specialises in car history checks, Roscommon motorists are currently driving over €4 million worth of so-called ‘zombie’ cars. The figures come following MotorCheck’s first major cross border analysis of salvaged and written off vehicles imported into the Republic of Ireland from the UK. The company claims it found over
39,336 affected vehicles that had been imported into the State which at today’s values would amount to €4,119,834. The research conducted by Motorcheck, as seen on this week’s RTÉ Primetime, represents a potentially serious safety concern and financial liability. Motorists are warned about this issue and the risks associated with buying a used car in the Repub-
lic of Ireland. Despite the introduction of new Brexit linked import charges, the number of vehicles imported from the UK to the Republic of Ireland remains high. In 2021 over 83,000 vehicles have been imported with a total of 457,000 coming across the water over the past four years. Shane Teskey, co-founder of MotorCheck said: “As of today, we know
that almost 40,000 zombie cars have been imported into the Republic of Ireland – those brought back to life but not necessarily identified as insurance write offs or ex-salvage. “This equates to €318 million leaving traders or their owners to foot the bill when the car’s true history is discovered. With used car prices rising in Ireland as much as 50 per cent, it’s more important than ever that car
dealers and private buyers are made aware of a vehicles hidden history before they pay well over the fair market value for a potentially dangerous ex-write off. “For a limited time, Irish motorists can check for free if their car is one of the identified vehicles by visiting www.motorcheck.ie and clicking the red banner at the top of the site to check any registration”.
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NEW TO MARKET
Luxurious Five Bedroom Residence with a Gross Internal Area of c.3,014 Sq Ft| Double Garage & Games Room/ Bar adjacent c.1.313 Sq. Ft Workshop/ Store c.3,713 Sq. Ft | Farm Building set out into Six Horse Stables & Tack Room c.1,862 Sq. Ft.
'Bridgetown', Fuerty, Co. Roscommon. F42 ED86
Res. On c. 21.57 Acres
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PSRA Licence No. 004420
Cathal 086 1409158
Cormac 086 3519492
NEW TO THE MARKET
NEW TO THE MARKET
3 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE
4 B/R DORMER BUNGALOW RESIDENCE (NEWLY BUILT)
CORBO, KILROOSKEY, CO. ROSCOMMON F42 P866
‘’CLUAIN LODGE’’, ARDSALLAGHMORE ROSCOMMON TOWN F42 VH32
AMV: €195,000
A beautiful 3-bedroom bungalow residence of approx. 1,022 sq ft ready for immediate occupation standing on a site area of approx. 0.35 of an acre .This property comes to market in perfect condition throughout , beautifully maintained by the owner occupier. Set just approx. 7km from Roscommon Town. Comprising briefly of entrance hallway, kitchen, dining room, living room family bathroom and 3 bedrooms. this property is set on a large mature site which has a turf shed and garage. The auctioneer now invites immediate viewings and all offers to sell.
AMV: €395,000
A newly-built A2 Energy-rated detached 4-bedroom residence off the Athlone Road, a fantastic opportunity to purchase a newly built property in Roscommon Town. Cluain Lodge is a detached dormer bungalow presented in immaculate condition, with a modern contemporary design throughout. of approx. 2186 sq. ft., the property offers an abundance of living space and the property is excellently insulated and heated via an Air to Water heating system with zoned heating controls in each room. Comprising briefly of entrance hallway, sitting room, open plan kitchen / living room, with utility off, 2 no bedrooms. first floor: 2 no bedrooms with 2 no. ensuites and two walk in wardrobes and family bathroom. Externally there is an excellently maintained garden to the rear with manicured lawn and large garage VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
JOINT SELLING AGENTS WITH LORETTA DOWD PROPERTIES. TEL. 087 2233223
NEW TO THE MARKET
NEW TO THE MARKET
3 B/R SEMI DETACHED 2 STOREY RESIDENCE
2 B/R BUNGALOW RESIDENCE STANDING ON APPROX 7 ACRES
14 ST KEVINS TERRACE, CHURCH ROAD, CASTLEREA F45XA33
DRINAGH, LOUGHGLYNN, CO. ROSCOMMON F45 YH59
AMV: €120,000
BER EXEMPT
AMV: €140,000
No.14 Saint Kevins Terrace, located in the heart of Castlerea town, benefiting from its close proximity to Schools, Shops, Train Station, Church, etc. Comprising briefly of kitchen/dining room, living room, utility , bathroom & 3 bedrooms in of approx. 968.75 sq ft. The property benefits from off- street parking along with sheds located to the rear. There is a large garden area to the rear which has been beautifully maintained by its current owner.
A fantastic 2 bedroomed bungalow residence in need of further restoration of approx. 1420.84 sq ft. Comprising briefly of Hallway, open plan kitchen cum living room, 2 bedrooms in all with ensuite and bathroom. Situated in the rural setting of Loughlynn set on 7 acres of ground this property offers huge potential and a fantastic opportunity to put your own stamp on this remarkable property. A long lane from the road ensures that the new owners will be able to set themselves in the midst of peace and tranquility.
The Auctioneer invites viewing and offers to sell.
The Auctioneer invites viewing and offers to sell
LAND TO LET: 72 acres approx. at Knockarush, Boyle, Co. Roscommmon from now until 1st January 2023. The Auctioneer invites viewings and all offers to let 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
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Cathal 086 1409158
Cormac 086 3519492
PSRA Licence No. 004420
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY OR AUCTION LATER PRIME ROSCOMMON LANDS OF APPROX. 134 ACRES TOGETHER WITH 2 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES AND FARMYARD at
ELPHIN, CO. ROSCOMMON
Per instructions of the personal representatives for the Estate of Mary Beirne deceased. Fantastic opportunity to purchase approx. 134 acres. A dual residential holding with entitlements of prime Roscommon lands. (51.8 entitlements, Value €14,400 approx.) This property contains some of the very best agricultural land in the area and is suitable for all types of farming. It is laid out in convenient divisions/lots and is easily managed with excellent frontage onto the public road Legal: Dara Callaghan, O’Dowd Solicitors Bridge St. Boyle Roscommon 071 966 2861
Guide Price: €1,400,000.00 Location – Approx. 93.5 acres together with the benefit of two residential properties and farmyard. Located just 5 minutes drive from Elphin Village on the N61 Road. (Boyle/Roscommon Route) The remaining Approx. 40.7 acres are located in the townlands of Portobello and Attiaghygranna which is located just off the Rosccomon to Boyle Road on the N61
LOT 3 Quality 4 B/R Stone Facade Bungalow Residence on Approx. 0.75 acre with pitch
LOT 1 - Approx. 23.27 acres in the townland of Ballyroddy. A mixture of average and good quality lands. Services include mains water. Folio No. RN28F. Note located on the opposite side of the public road to Lot 2.
LOT 2 - Approx. 49.250 acres in the Townlands of Kilmacumsy. Good quality lands in one block. Services include mains water. Comprised in Folio No. RN744, RN17144F & RN25741.
slated roof and rear extension. The ground floor comprises entrance hall, living room, kitchen, utility, dining room, conservatory, family bathroom and 2 bedrooms – master with ensuite. Proceeding to the first floor is a landing area with 2 bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom. Also large garage and store set to rear. Services, Water, ESB and Septic tank. Boglands at Eden and Kinclare Approx. 1acre
Guide Price: €160,000
Guide Price: €450,000
Guide Price: €295,000
coach house to the side. The farmhouse sits on a site area of approx. 3.6 acres which features 3 cattle holding pens, 2 bay hay shed and storage sheds. Services connected include water and ESB.
LOT 5 - Approx. 16.67 acres in the
Townland of Teermore. Land set out on opposite sides of the public roadway (N61) Services include mains water. Comprised in Folio No. RN6655.
LOT 6 - Approx. 27.4 acres in the Townland of Portobello. Quality lands with extensive road frontage. Cattle holding pen, cattle crush and an old stone derelict residence standing there on. Services include mains water. Comprised in Folio No. RN31466. Access via the L1400 road off the N61 then take first left. Note signs to land.
Guide Price: €75,000
Guide Price: €110,000
Guide Price: €220,000
LOT 4 - A 3 bedroom detached farmhouse residence with adjoining
LOT 7 - Approx. 13.2 acres Townland of Attiaghygranna. Lands also benefit from good road frontage. Services include mains water. Comprised in Folio No. RN6392. Access via the L1400 road off the N61 then take first left then take the second right. Note signs on land.
Guide Price: €90,000
NOTE: The sale of this PRIME ESTATE which must offer all farmers an excellent opportunity to acquire quality lands which can be sold in one or separate lots as listed, should market interest dictate.
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
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The Paddocks, Athleague
Newtown Farragher, Fourmilehouse
Golf Links Road, Roscommon Town
Essex Grove, Roscommon Town
REA Seamus Carthy are delighted to confirm their continued exceptionally busy period. Through their office in Roscommon town, they have successfully negotiated the conclusion of the sales of the following properties
this week: An exceptional 4/5-bedroomed, detached two-storey family home at Golf Links Road in Roscommon town; an impressive five-bedroomed family home at The Paddocks, Athleague; An attractive two-bed-
roomed semi-detached bungalow at 10 Essex Grove, Roscommon town, and an attractive three-bedroomed detached bungalow at Newtown Farragher, Fourmilehouse. We urgently require all types of properties
Exceptional appetite for quality family homes in Roscommon – REA Seamus Carthy throughout the county for a substantial list of underbidders. If you are thinking of selling contact our office today, REA Seamus Carthy 090-66 30001, Goff Street, Roscommon town.
No. 38 Riverside in Castlerea Town
Durrow, Ballymoe
Lisacul Village
Upcoming online auction with REA Seamus Carthy REA Seamus Carthy are delighted to present to the marketplace a detached three-bedroomed bungalow at Durrow, Ballymoe for sale by online auction on the 19th of May. The property is an attractive refurbishment opportunity located in the centre of Ballymoe village.
Offering excellent value for money and comprising of front porch, living room, kitchen/dining room, shower/bathroom, WC, and utility. Seamus Carthy strongly recommends all interested parties to register on his online auction platform, Bidnow.ie. Simply log
on between 12.30 pm and 1 pm on Thursday afternoon at https:// reaseamuscarthy.bidnow.ie/lot/ details/64491 to follow. Contact REA Seamus Carthy for further details on 090-6630001 or info@reacarthy.ie. Should you wish to sell your property via auction Seamus
Owner Occupiers/ Investors take note
REA Seamus Carthy are delighted to present to the market this most attractive first floor 2-bedroom (2 ensuite) Town Centre Apartment. No. 38 Riverside is located in the heart of all amenities in Castlerea Town. The said property is presented in excellent condition and being sold fully furnished. Comprising of 2 Bedrooms ( 2 ensuite), Living Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Large Hotpress/Storage Cupboard and Balcony. Excellent value on offer. Immediate enquiries and viewings are now invited. For more information, contact REA Seamus Carthy today 090 66 30001 or info@reacarthy.ie.
confirms they have successfully sold a house on nine acres at Lisacul village, a three-bedroomed townhouse in Castlerea town and a two-bedroomed bungalow at 1 Ballyglass, Lanesboro over the last two weeks, generating in excess of €300,000 and more importantly very happy customers. Doon Upper, Ahascragh
All offers above €135,000 now being considered
1 Ballyglass, Lanesboro
Patrick’s Street, Castlerea
On the market with REA Seamus Carthy is this traditional 3 Bedroom Detached Bungalow with traditional outbuildings on 1.1 acres at Doon Upper, Ahascragh. Picturesquely set 1 km from the Galway village of Fohenagh. Its location is considered highly accessible to the larger Towns of Ahascragh (5km) and Mountbellew (10km). The said house is presented in good condition and comprises of a Living Room, Dining/Sitting Room, Kitchen, Bathroom and 3 Bedrooms. Considered a quality residence with outbuildings on 1.1 acres of land. Excellent value now on offer and immediate enquiries advised. For more information, contact REA Seamus Carthy today 090 66 30001 or info@reacarthy.ie.
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6 Quarry View, Roscommon Town, F42 F384
Rare opportunity to purchase exceptional 6/7 bedroom family home in sought after location. Comprising 250 sq.m floor area with detached garage, this most impressive home offers a flexible layout with 2 no. bedrooms presently utilised as home office and playroom. This most select property is presented in excellent and immediate enquiries advised. ADDRESS LOCALITY, STREET NAME,condition throughout ADDRESS LOCALITY, STREETare NAME, TOWN, COUNTY, POSTCODE COUNTY, POSTCODE Guide Price:TOWN, €400,000 Property 5 key feature 1 Property 6 key feature 1 Property 5 key feature 2 Property 6 key feature 2 Property 5 key feature 3 Property 6 key feature 3
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090 66 30001
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Cloonshanville, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon, SALE TYPE TAGLINE
Cloverhill, Roscommon
Guide Price: €100,000
Quality 4 bedroom detached bungalow with large detached garage/ workshop presented in excellent condition internally and externally and set conveniently at Boyle Road, Frenchpark. Detached Bungalow 141 sq.m with 83 sq.m of first floor storage accommodation offering obvious potential. Detached Workshop 77 sq.m. Excellent family home and immediate enquiries are now advised.
AMV: ¤000,000
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Calveagh Lower, Carracastle, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, F45 Y466
Derelict cottage and outbuildings together with ruins of old cottage on 10.41 Hectares/25.7 acres of mixed lands, laid out over 7 lots.
Guide Price: €150,000
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SEAMUS CARTHY
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Exceptional rural location 3km from Roscommon Town, a quality redevelopment opportunity to purchase attractive style 3 bed residence with adjoining garage set on large c.0.7 acre site. A most prime rural setting opposite Cloverhill National School. Immediate enquiries advised with offers invited.
PSRA Licence No: 002782
NEW TO THE MARKET ADDRESS LOCALITY, STREET NAME,
ADDRESS LOCALITY, STREET NAME, TOWN, COUNTY, POSTCODE Property 2 key feature 1 Property 2 key feature 2 Property 2 key feature 3
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16 Lakeview, Glenamaddy, Co. Roscommon, 1 Chestnut Grove, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon, F45 TR70 Apartment 2, Arch Court, St Ciarans Road, F45 F380. Impressive 4 bedroom detached family home with adjoining garage/ ADDRESS LOCALITY, STREET NAME, STREET NAME, ADDRESS LOCALITY, STREET NAME, Quality 4 bed detached ADDRESS LOCALITY, STREET NAME, in excellent two storey residence presented offering attractive gardens to front and rear and substantially Roscommon Town, F42 EP28 ADDRESS LOCALITY,gym TOWN, COUNTY, POSTCODE TOWN, COUNTY, POSTCODE TOWN, COUNTY, POSTCODE benefiting from its village location, within walking distance to all Owner occupiers/investors take note. Spacious 2 bedroom ground Propertyfloor 5 keytown feature 1 Property 6 key feature 1 in Tulsk. Considered a highly Property location 7 key feature amenities accessible with1 direct centre apartment convenient to all amenities Property Property 5 key feature 2 Offering exceptional value for Property 6 key feature 7 key feature 2 access 2onto the N5. This most select property is presented in excellent in Roscommon Town. money, Property 5 key feature Property 6 key feature Property 3 3 7 key 3 condition throughout and immediate enquiries arefeature advised. immediate enquiries are advised.
AMV: ¤000,000 Guide Price: €80,000
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COUNTY,Located POSTCODE condition internallyTOWN, and externally. within walking distance 8 key Village. feature 1Excellent family home. to local amenities in Property Glenamaddy offering Property28no. keystorage feature 2 Attic area converted rooms accessed via solid Property 8enquiries key feature staircase. Immediate are3 now advised.
AMV: ¤000,000 ¤000,000 All offers above €250,000 now beingAMV: considered.
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New Strokestown bungalow for sale with RE/MAX Team Earley New to the market with RE/ MAX Team Earley is a primely-located, three-bedroomed, three-bath bungalow residence, located at Corskeagh, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon (F42 WR04, BER D1). Located just outside Strokestown, the residence is situated on approximately 0.4 of an acre. Complete with significant outbuildings, this property is
sure to impress first-time buyers and downsizers alike. Accommodation briefly comprises of open plan living room/ kitchen with adjoining utility room, and three large bedrooms – one of which is ensuite (approximately 1,130 square feet). The site benefits from having unobstructed views of the rolling green countryside to the rear, and has a BER rating of
D1. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings for immediate sale. For further details or to arrange an appointment to view , please contact RE/MAX Team Earley, Stonecourt, Roscommon, on 090-6626579, email teamearley@remax.ie, or log onto teamearley.ie. Contact auctioneer Cormac directly on 086-3519492.
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Boyle man wins annual Pike Angling Festival
Boyle man, Jim Clarke, was the overall winner of the annual Boyle & District Angling Club Pike Festival which took place last weekend on Lough Key. Jim received a cheque for €1,500 and the Moonstone Jewellers Perpetual Trophy and winner’s jacket following catches of 18lbs 14oz and 19lbs 11oz respectively on Saturday and Sunday. The overall winner was selected on the combined catch weight over both days. 120 anglers took part in the popular festival with the Pool Prize of €200
won by Paddy Sharkey with a fish weighing 21lbs 3oz. Marek Sekula took first place on Saturday with a catch of 18lbs 7oz while Martin Palmer (18lbs 6oz) and Patrick Moran (16lbs 4oz) were second and third respectively. The five winners of €100 each on Saturday were: Sean Kelly (14lbs 4 oz); Emmett Galvin (15lbs); Keith Gleeson (15lbs 8oz); Stephen Turner (15lbs 8oz); Terry Brennan (16lbs 4 oz). The action continued on Sunday with Paddy Sharkey (21lbs 3oz) taking first place and
15-year-old Paddy Sharkey from Boyle claimed the Pool Prize at last weekend’s Boyle & District Angling Club Pike Festival with this catch of 21lbs 3oz.
Krzystof Sibiga (19lbs 12oz) and Jarek Sekula (14lbs 10oz) second and third respectively. The winners of the €100 prizes on Sunday were Brendan Sharkey (11lbs 2oz); Kevin Conway (11lbs 10oz); Rafael Pelc (13lbs 4 oz); Joe McDermott (14lbs); Patrick Grant (14lbs 7oz). The event, which had been cancelled in the previous two years due to Covid-19, was organised in conjunction with Roscommon County Council’s Tourism, Festival and Event Scheme 2022.
Boyle man, Jim Clarke, was the overall winner of the annual Boyle & District Angling Club Pike Festival which took place last weekend on Lough Key.
TOP: Pictured is a five-day-old curlew chick. RIGHT: A curlew pictured in flight. Pic: Janice Mulligan
Curlew Action Team on alert in North Roscommon! The Curlew is an iconic Irish bird with an unmistakeable ascending ‘cur...lee cur...lee’ call that was once commonly heard all across the Irish countryside. Sadly, they have suffered a drastic decline in recent years. 96 per cent of the Irish breeding population has been lost since the 1970s, and a national survey carried out between 2015 and 2017 found that only 138 pairs remain in the Republic of Ireland, with an estimated 250 additional pairs in Northern Ireland. Inappropriate forestry planting, peat extraction and intensification of farming have all led to the demise of the curlew. Results from a new national survey that took place last year shows further decline – with just 104 breeding pairs left in the Republic of Ireland. The Curlew Conservation Programme, established in 2017 by the
National Parks and Wildlife Service, is working to reverse this decline. Nine core breeding areas have been identified in the country, where they work with landowners and communities across the country to try and save the last remaining curlews. One of the areas included in the programme is East Mayo and North Roscommon, where the Curlew Action Team are currently working to identify where breeding pairs occur within the region. The aim is to locate nest sites and employ nest protection measures to give the bird the best chance of breeding success. After spending the winter at their feeding grounds, curlews are now heading back to their nesting grounds, laying their eggs between mid-April and mid-May. Usually four eggs are laid and incubated for 27-30 days, and all chicks hatch by May/June and are fledged by mid-
July. They breed on upland and lowland bogs and on wet and unimproved grassland. In general, they avoid areas close to trees and scrub which can provide cover for predators. To help the local Curlew Action Team identify nest sites we are asking the public to report any sightings/ curlew calls they come across over the next few weeks in counties Mayo and Roscommon. Please contact James Owens (083-1747213) or Brian Hughes (089-2280381) from the Curlew Conservation team in East Mayo and North Roscommon. You may also email our national project manager Hubert at curlewccp2021@ gmail.com. Visit our Facebook page (East Mayo/North Roscommon Curlew Conservation Programme) to follow our work and report any sightings.
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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to erect dwelling house and construct all ancillary site works to facilitate same at Tonalig, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon.
The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Laura Greene
ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Permission is sought to retain two minor extension areas to rear as follows; single storey extension 13.97 SqM to the west rear of existing part single part two storey supermarket, single storey extension 8.19 SqM to the east of existing two storey store, and all associated ancillary site development works at Timothy’s Londis Plus, Abbeytown, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon F42 R997 for Glowford Limited.
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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Keven Mulligan am applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct. 1. An extension to existing domestic dwelling. 2. A new window to side elevation of existing domestic dwelling, and all ancillary site development works at Cruby Hill, Co. Roscommon. F42 C580.
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. Signed:
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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES KILCLINE Michael (Mike)
Bracknagh, Ballymurray, Roscommon. Who passed away on April 29th 2021. Forever Loved. Forever Missed.
MARTIN Paul
(2nd Anniversary) In loving memory of Paul Martin, late of Blenavoher, Lanesboro, Co. Longford, who passed away on 26th April, 2020.
COYNE John James Milltown, Dysart, Co. Roscommon
In loving memory of John James who passed away on the 24th April 2014 (8th Anniversary)
BRENNAN (nee Egan) Anne Corskeagh, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon In loving memory of Anne who passed away on the 26th April 2018 (4th Anniversary)
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Scrine, Athleague, www.brianmuraystone.com Co. Roscommon E: brianmurraystone@gmail.com On Mike’s first anniversary, his wife Evelyn, son Michael and extended family would like to lovingly remember him and kindly acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us since our beloved Mike’s sudden passing. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all those who offered their condolences, consoled and supported us on our very sad loss. We were very touched by the outpouring of support shown to us by those leaving messages on RIP.ie and Shannonside.ie. Thank you most sincerely for your numerous letters, texts, mass cards, enrolments, sympathy cards, emails, flowers, donations to charity, phone calls and visits to our home. We will be forever grateful to extended family, relatives, neighbours and many friends who called with food, refreshments and supported us in so many ways. Our deepest appreciation to all those who assisted with such kindness and sensitivity following Mike’s passing, Fr. Kevin Fallon, Fr. Donal Morris, Fr. Seán Beirne, the Gardaí, Ambulance crew, Dr. Cyril Crosbie, neighbours and friends. We thank everyone who called to our home to pay their final respects to Mike and all those who attended Mike’s Funeral Mass and burial, especially those who travelled long distances. A very special word of thanks to Fr. Ray Milton for his beautiful and compassionate Funeral Mass celebrating Mike’s life. A sincere thank you to Annette Griffin and John Staunton for enhancing the Liturgy so beautifully with their music and singing at the mass. To those who lined the roadside at our home and also to all those who formed Guards of Honour at the church and on Mike’s final journey to Gailey Cemetery we are eternally grateful. The dignity shown to us and support you gave us will never be forgotten. Sincere thanks to Pat Smyth Undertakers for their professionalism, guidance and support during those very difficult days. Also their recording of Mike’s final journey and the live streaming of his Funeral Mass was very much appreciated especially by those who could not attend, enabling them to follow Mike’s final journey and say our goodbyes together. A special thank you to our neighbours and friends who prepared Mike’s final resting place so beautifully with shrubs, fresh flowers and symbols of his life. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deepest appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Dearest Mike, May the winds of Heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear. How much we all love and miss you and wish that you were here. Mike’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery on Saturday, April 30th at 7pm.
THANKSGIVINGS NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask for this special one (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart where Your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Many thanks. P.E. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. M.T.C.
We cannot bring the old days back, when we were all together. The family chain is broken now but memories last forever. Your life was love and labour, your love for the family true, you did your best for all of us, we will always remember you.
Deeply loved, sadly missed, never forgotten by Johann, Clodagh and Malachy. Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 23rd April at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Church, Lanesboro, Co. Longford.
Cuddy (née Haddigan) Anne Oran, Donamon. Who passed away on 21 April, 2018. (4th Anniversary) Rest in Peace.
HANNON Teresa and Paddy This heartfelt message is for you we miss you more each day. We lost someone very special the day you went away. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name, but all we have are memories and your picture in a frame. Nothing can ever take away the love a heart holds dear, loving memories linger on, remembrance keeps you near. Your resting place we visit and put flowers there with care, but no one knows the heartache as we turn and leave you there.
Sadly missed, loved and remembered by your sister Margaret, family and friends. Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 23rd April in St. Patrick’s Church, Dysart at 7.30pm.
McGOWAN Michael John
Bornacurra, Ballygar, Co.Galway (7th Anniversary) We hold you close within our hearts, and there you shall remain. To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again. So Rest In Peace dear loved one, and thanks for all you’ve done, we pray that God has given you the crown you’ve truly won.
Always remembered and loved by her husband Eugene, family and friends. Anniversary Mass will be held for the repose of her soul in Strokestown Parish Church at 11.30am on Sunday, 24th April.
BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE CARTHY Joey Ballydooley, Donamon, Roscommon Remembering you with love Joey on this special day 24th April
Lack, Whitehall, Roscommon (7th Anniversary) Who passed away on 23rd of April 2015 Love Lives On Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, for as long as there is memory, they’ll live on in the heart.
Remembered with love forever by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family.
Treasured memories of Teresa and Paddy beloved parents and grandparents, Teresa who passed away on 29th January 2015 and Paddy who passed away on 23rd April 2015. MUM & DAD As we look back in fondness every day, at the joyful times we had, no one could wish for such a perfect pair, as our special Mum and Dad. We are grateful for what you taught us, and we are grateful for your love, and we know that you watch over us, from the heavens up above. Although you’re missed so dearly, and so many tears we’ve cried, it is so sweet and fitting, that you sleep softly side by side. You shared your love, you shared your life, many precious times together, now you will spend eternity, hand in hand forever. Loved and remembered by your sons John, Joseph and Kevin, your daughters Ann and Mary, son-in-law John and daughter-inlaw Anne.
Nanny and Grandad You were so very special and had the nicest ways. You did so much for us in life, and never asked for praise. Our thoughts are always with you in a very special way. Not just on your anniversary, but every single day. Love from your grandchildren Lisamarie, Shauna, Rachel and Ciara xx
Will those who think of Michael John today. A little prayer to Jesus say.
Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife, son and daughters. Anniversary Mass in Sacred Heart Church Whitehall on Saturday, 23rd April at 7pm.
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Paddy and Teresa’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Brendan’s Church, Toghergar on Sunday, 24th April at 9.30am. May their gentle souls Rest In Peace.
THANKSGIVINGS PRAYER TO ST. EXPEDITE For urgent need... Our dear martyr and protector, Saint Expedite, you who know what is necessary and what is urgently needed. I beg you to intercede before the Holy Trinity, that by your grace my request will be granted. (Clearly express what you want and ask him to find a way to get it to you.) May I receive your blessings and favours. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. If Saint Expedite grants your request, place fresh flowers beside his statue in your home or in the church. Also place an ad in the newspaper thanking Saint Expedite, so that his name and fame will grow. G.K.
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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES HENNIGAN Maeve
BRENNAN Mel
Carrowclogher, Strokestown, Co Roscommon Who passed away 27th April 2021
The wife and family of the late Mel Brennan wish to express our deepest gratitude to all those who sent mass cards, letters of sympathy, telephoned, messaged, sent online condolences, made a charitable donation to MS Ireland, those who came to our home, stood along the roadside and outside the church as Mel made his final journey, watched the Funeral via livestream and attended the burial. We would like to thank the doctors and staff in Castle Street Surgery for the care and support given to Mel over the years, to the doctors, nurses and staff of Roscommon University Hospital and a special word of deep appreciation to the incredible staff in the ICU in Portiuncula Hospital who provided Mel with such comfort and care and for showing great compassion to us as a family. A special word of thanks to Fr. Eamonn O’Connor, Fr. Ciaran O’Flynn and Fr. Ciaran Whitney for their pastoral support and for celebrating the Funeral Mass, also to Fr. John Deignan for officiating at the burial. A sincere thank you to Aidan Tully and family Funeral Directors for their support, guidance and compassion in carrying out the Funeral arrangements. Heartfelt thanks to Carmel McLoughlinn and John Dwyer for their beautiful music which really enhanced the Mass. Please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deep appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Mel’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 23rd April in Strokestown Parish Church at 12 noon.
MANNION Eileen
JUDGE Tom
Castlestrange, Castlecoote, Roscommon Who passed away on the 26th of April 2014 (8th Anniversary)
Antogher Road, Roscommon Town (2nd Anniversary) In loving memory of Tom who passed away on 21st April 2020.
KELLY (nee Cullinan) Teresa
Clooneyquinn, Fuerty, Co. Roscommon (7th Anniversary) 22nd April 2015
Ravigue, Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon Who passed on the 20th of April 2021 (1st Anniversary)
Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought away. For as long as there is memory they’ll live on, in our hearts.
As we lovingly remember our Mam, Teresa, on the First Anniversary of her death, the Kelly family of John, Jacinta, Michael, Gabriel and Carmel with our extended family would like to sincerely thank all who supported us in our bereavement. Thank you to those who attended Mam’s funeral in person and virtually on Facebook. Your kindness helped us through a very difficult time. Sincere thanks to Fr. Pat O’Toole for his many visits and for celebrating a very memorable Liturgy, greatly enhanced with music by Joe Healy. Sincere thanks to the Undertakers, James Kenny and Niall Flanagan, for their sensitive, professional handling of arrangements and the grave diggers for preparing Mam’s final resting place so beautifully. Thank you to those who travelled to be with us, sent Mass cards, messages of sympathy, floral tributes and made donations to IMNDA in Mam’s memory. We are so grateful. All donations will go to those who continue to suffer with Motor Neurone Disease in Ireland today. A very special thank you to those who cared for Mam at home. Your care allowed her to stay in her own home for as long as was possible and we are forever in your debt. To our neighbour, John Gill, thank you for all your help throughout the years. Throughout her time in Oakwood Nursing Home in Roscommon, Galway Hospice, Portiuncula and Roscommon University Hospitals, Mam was tended to by dedicated staff, who worked in difficult circumstances throughout the pandemic. Thank you for all you did during Mam’s time with you. Very special thanks to Dr. Claire Keaveney who supported our family always and went above and beyond in her commitment to Mam’s care. To the staff of the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon, who lovingly cared for Mam in her final days, no words can truly convey our appreciation. As it is impossible to thank all concerned individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation and gratitude.
Lovingly remembered by her husband Joe, daughters Marie, Ann, Irene, Edel and Olivia, her son Joe and extended family. FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. Anniversary Mass in the Church of the Assumption, Fuerty on Sunday, 24th April at 11.30am.
NEILAN Kathleen Muff, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon Who passed away on the 29th April 2015 (7th Anniversary)
CONWAY Margaret (Peggy) and James Racecourse Road, Roscommon (4th and 17th Anniversaries) In loving memory of our parents Margaret (Peggy) who passed away on April 4th 2018 and James who passed away on April 15th 2005, late of Racecourse Road, Roscommon.
Those we love must some day pass beyond our present sight must leave us and the world we know without their radiant light. But we know that like a candle their lovely light will surely shine to brighten up another place more perfect, more divine. And in the realm of Heaven where they shine so warm and bright. Our loved ones live forever more in God’s eternal light. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your daughters, Maureen and Sinéad; sons, Gerard, Carl, James, Cormac and John; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 23rd April in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon at 11am.
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Teresa’s First Anniversary Mass will be offered in St. Bride’s Church, Ballintubber on Sunday, 24th April at 11.30am.
McDONNELL Patrick (Sonny) & Mary Coolegarry, Curraghboy, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. You went away so suddenly no time to say goodbye. Eileen, your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
Deeply loved and never forgotten by Martin and family. Eileen’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Athleague Church at 7pm on Saturday, April 30th.
In our hearts lie memories of a beloved husband and father we loved so much and will never forget.
Always loved and sadly missed by his wife Mary, daughters Siobhán and Deirdre. Anniversary Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Saturday, 23rd April at 11am.
You were always there with a willing hand to listen, advise and understand. Your pleasures were small, and wants were few, if your family were happy, so were you.
Sadly missed by husband Christy and family. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague on Friday, 22nd April at 5pm.
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Sadly missed by their daughter Marie, her partner Mark, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and extended family. Anniversary Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Curraghboy on Sunday, 24th April at 10am.
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Sligo date confirmed for Rossies < SEAMUS DUKE
Roscommon supporters now know they will be travelling to Markievicz Park on Sunday week after Sligo overcame a dogged New York in the Connacht SFC last weekend. Sligo overcame the stiff challenge of New York at Gaelic Park. Sean Carabine (1-3) and Niall Murphy (0-5) were the Yeats County heroes as
they emerged victorious by 1-16 to 0-15. They were joined in the Connacht SFC semi-finals by Leitrim, following the latter’s 3-13 to 2-12 win over London at Ruislip. A goal from Ryan O’Rourke in injury-time ensured that Leitrim will face either Galway or Mayo in two weeks’ time. This Sunday will see the biggest game of the 2022 football championship so far when Mayo meet Galway at Elvery’s MacHale Park in Castlebar.
There is huge interest in the game and a crowd of over 25,000 people is expected to attend. Mayo will start slight favourites although they have injury concerns over many players including Paddy Durcan, Oisin Mullen, Diarmuid O’Connor, Cillian O’Connor and Eoghan McLoughlin and they will have to recover their best form after a heavy defeat at the hands of Kerry in the recent National Football League final.
It is expected that Shane Walsh will be fit to start for Galway who went down by a point to Roscommon in the recent Division Two final. There won’t be much between the sides but it would be a surprise if Mayo were defeated on their home turf. In the other big game in the football championship on Sunday, Donegal host Armagh in Ballyfofey in the Ulster quarter-final at 2 pm.
On the road again: Well-known Roscommon supporter Paddy Joe Burke pictured at Markievicz Park for the Connacht U-20 Football Championship Semi-Final last Wednesday night. Roscommon supporters will be returning to the venue for the Connacht SFC Semi-Final on Sunday week. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell
Minors open Connacht campaign in Tuam Electric Ireland Connacht Minor Football Championship (Round One) Galway v Roscommon at Tuam Stadium on Friday at 7 pm < SEAMUS DUKE
Roscommon’s minor footballers begin their championship journey in Tuam on Friday evening when they
face Galway. This year’s competition is a round robin format with every team playing each other and the top team going straight to the final and the second and third teams meeting in a semi-final. Roscommon manager this year is James Duignan and he says that with so many games coming up in such a short period, a strong panel is vital if the team hopes to progress. “We have prepared well over the past few weeks but it has been a busy period with schools matches
and we also allowed the lads to play three rounds of games with their clubs. We have 34 players on the panel and we will need a big panel because we have four games in five weeks and we will need players to be able to come in and do a job,” he said. James says that to have to play Galway away in the first game will be a baptism of fire for his team. “We will be up against it in Tuam because Galway are always good in the championship regardless of what
year it is but we are ready for the challenge,” he added. James is joined on the Roscommon management team by Garry Sammon, Stephen Bohan, Fintan Cregg, Pat Regan and Robbie Glennon. “We have been together for the past 12 weeks or so. It’s a pity there wasn’t a Connacht Minor League so we have had to concentrate on training sessions and challenges. We have a good squad put together but we won’t really know how we
are progressing until the action gets underway,” he concluded. The competition will be intense over the next five weeks and the format will give all counties a chance to play a minimum of four championship games. Roscommon will be expecting to at least make it into the top three by the time the round robin section is over. Next week Roscommon face Mayo in Dr. Hyde Park, then it’s Leitrim away followed by Sligo at home in their final game.
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The first Major of the year for Ladies takes place on Tuesday, April 26th with the Committee Prize up for grabs. The recent Ladies’ competition was won by Helena Lennon with 41 points. Patricia Cleary (38) and Anne Egan Farrell (37) were second and third respectively. The 9-hole competition was won by Kay Vaughan with 19 points. Nora St. John won the 97 Club with 27 points. Anne O’Sullivan (24) and Maura O’Faolain (22) finished second and third. Congratulations to Eddie Egan (41 points) who won the Open Stableford on April 15th. Noel Kilcommins (40) was second while Robert Lennon (39) finished third. The Visitor’s Prize was won by Tony Bergin (37). Last weekend’s competition was won by Paul Costello (41) with Kenneth Noonan (39) and Michael Heavin (38) second and third respectively. Cathal Keane (36) took the Visitor’s Prize. P. Ryan (31 points) won the AWGS competition on Thursday last. Other results: Class 1: T. Campion (31); Class 2: M. Rock (30); Class 3: R. Tierney (29); Veterans: E. Fayne (23). Deepest sympathies are extended to Kathleen Shaw and her children Sandra, Carol and Robert on the unexpected passing of Kathleen’s husband Tom. Tom was also a member of the club for many years and was noted for his quiet wit and charm. Always willing to give of his time, he will be sadly missed particularly by his fellow golfing buddies in the Wednesday Golfers. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.
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Results of the Men’s 18-hole Stableford will be published in a future edition and so too will results of the Easter weekend fundraiser. Results from last Thursday’s Men’s competition: 1st: Michael O’Dowd (20 points); 2nd: Gerry Carty (19); 3rd: Owen Garvin (19). The club’s Voucher competition takes place this Sunday (24th) with a year’s free membership up for grabs. Membership must be paid up to date in order to be eligible to win.
Carrick
Best of luck to all players in the first round of the Club Four Ball this year. Matches must be played before by May 15th. Full list of fixtures available on the club’s website (www.carrickgolfclub.ie). The Masters competition was won by Anthony Noone who had all top five players on the leaderboard for a fantastic score of -28. Paul Reid was second (-26) and Margaret Killoran was third (-25). Club Captains Deirdre and Owne have announced the Interclub Captains for the year ahead: Ladies’ Junior Foursomes: Phil McWeeney; Challenge Cup: Patricia O’Hara; Minor Cup: Gabrielle Madsen; Revive Active: Deirdre McGettrick; Mixed Foursome: Dolores Mulvey and Gordon Kavanagh; J. B. Carr: Albert Hogg; Fred Perry Seniors: Chris Lowe; Connacht Shield: Kevin Ward; Junior Cup: Daniel Egan; Senior Cup: David McDermott; Jack
(News from local golf clubs)
O’Sullivan: Colm Loftus; Jimmy Bruen: Dylan Beirne; Pierce Purcell: Paul O’Brien; National Fourball: Fiachra Neary. The club has also appointed Fiachra Neary as co-coordinator for all Club Captains
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The Senior Men’s competition was won by M. Lennon (35 points) on Thursday last. Other results: Cat 1: J. Somers (32); Cat 2: F. Nally (32); Cat 3: D. Bruen (35); Over 80s: J Cooney (35). Deuces: J. Earley and J. Somers. Meanwhile, Linda Maxwell won the recent Ladies’ 18-hole competition with 29 points while H. Earley won the Senior Ladies’ competition. Louise Cribben (Barna GC) was the Ladies winner of Easter Monday Open with 38 points. Pat Finneran won the Men’s section with 43 points. Michael Waldron (39) and Tony Grehan (39) were second and third respectively. Tommy Grehan took gross with 33 points. Olivia Costello got her golfing season off to a great start as part of the Golf Ireland U-16 Boys and Girls team which won the Quadrangular Tournament at Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club in Wales. The Irish team was under pressure in the boys singles but the four girls were outstanding and won all their matches to give Ireland an 8.5 to 6.5 win to secure victory. Well done also to Thomas Higgins and Allan Hill who reached the last four of the West of Ireland Championship in Sligo over the last few days (full report elsewhere in People Sport).
Hole in one! Athlone Lady Captain, Frances McGettigan, pictured after her hole in one at the 6th during last year’s Committee Prize. This year’s event, which is the first major for Ladies in Athlone, takes place on Tuesday, April 26th.
Horses for Courses This weekend’s racing begins with the first meeting of the year at Kilbeggan, today (Thursday), featuring five hurdle and two bumper races, starting at 4.15 pm and again tomorrow at 4.25 pm with four hurdle and three chase races. There is also a flat card at Tipperary today starting at 3.55 pm. On Saturday, there are two flat meetings, one at Limerick off at 2.15 pm and at Navan at 2.35 pm featuring three listed races, the Committed Stakes, the Salsabil Stakes, and the Vintage Crop Stakes. There is a blank day on Sunday and on Monday there is racing at Naas away at 5.15 pm. On Saturday, ITV racing features four national hunt races from Sandown including the Grade 1 Celebration Chase in which Henry de Bromhead’s Envoi Allen and the Grade 3 Gold Cup Handicap Chase with one each, on the flat, from Haydock and Leicester. The Sandown meeting is the close of the British national season. There is also coverage of racing on Friday with five on the flat from Sandown and two national hunt races from Perth. If you are going racing to Kilbeggan this evening Jessica Harrington’s Sizing Mauritius finished third over 2m 3f at Limerick having been backed from 20s to 7s and should appreciate the shorter distance this evening. The danger is the fivetime placed Showbusiness from Gor-
Paddy O’Hanlon on Lord Lariat wins The Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.
don Elliott who might like more give in the ground. Mullins may win the Mares’ bumper with the well-related newcomer Walk On The Moone but in the concluding bumper tonight, Bella Bliss, on her two bumper runs, makes more appeal than Mullins’ first-timer Old Bill Barley and Elliott’s Caldwell Diamond.
dler Honeysuckle who will defend her Grade 1 Paddy Power Champion Hurdle crown on Friday week. Unfortunately, the English trained Constitution Hill will not travel and is going out to grass for the summer according trainer Nicky Henderson. We will have to wait for next year for the clash of the champion and the pretender to the crown.
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ice Handicap Hurdle final on Saturday was won by the Noel Meadetrained Bugs Moran when powering home under Jack Kennedy to beat Eric Bloodaxe - who made a mistake at the last - and Hemlock by 1¾l and 1¼l at Fairyhouse. The featured RYBO Handicap Hurdle was won by the Elliott trained 7-Y-O Glan ridden by Mark Walsh for JP McManus by ½l and a shorthead from La Prima Donna and Heia The featured Gold Cup on Sunday went to the odds-on favourite Galopin Des Champs, 2/11, trained by WP Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend who won like an odds-on chance should, easily by 18l from Master McShee with Riviere D’etel another 2¼l back in third. The winner was completing a Grade 1 double for connections who earlier won the EBF Novice Hurdle with Brandy Love. In all, Mullins had four winners on the day with Mount Leinster and Icare Desbois also winning. Last year’s winning Grand National trainer, local Dermot McLoughlin had an opening double with Imperial Ruler and Digby both ridden by Keith Donoghue. There was a 40/1 shock in the Grand National on Sunday when last year’s winning trainer Dermot McLoughlin, who trains ten minutes from the course, supplied Lord Lariat to beat Frontal Assault and the favourite Guilard Du Mensil by 4¾l and 2¼l. When Freewheelin Dylan won at 150/1 12 months ago, the McLoughlin family
by Tom Red were absent, but this year all were present to cheer home their winner ridden by Paddy O’Hanlon. In the Grade 2 Devenish Chase Mullins had mixed luck winning with Easy Game who beat stablemate Cilaos Emery by 7½l with Castlegrace Paddy 3¾l back in third. His other two runners Jandil and Blackbow fell with Blackbow’s fall proving fatal. On the flat in Cork on Friday the featured EBF Noblesse Stakes was won by the Ger Lyons trained favourite, Thunder Kiss, ridden by Colin Keane, beating Annerville and Pineapple Express by 4½l and 1¼l. On Saturday, the Grade B BarOneRacing.com Handicap hurdle went to the Liz Doyle-trained Bois De Clamart ridden by Richie Deegan, who beat Happy Jack and Bread And Butter 5½l and 4l. On Sunday, the Mogul Handicap Chase was won by Ted Walsh’s Kildorrey and Shane O’Callaghan.
Point-to-Point Corner
There is no meeting scheduled for decision on Saturday, and with the cancellation of Ballysteeen there are three meetings on Sunday. At Monksgrange in Co. Wexford with 145 entries, Dromahane in Co. Cork with 167 entries and inside the course at Fairyhouse with 155 horses entered, the first two start at 2 pm and Fairyhouse at 2.30 pm.
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C’mon The Town (Roscommon Town Youth Soccer) In association with the
On the Field...
The girls’ U-14 and U-16 teams lost out to Skyvalley Rovers in the first round of the cup. The boys’ U-16 team overcame the challenge of St. John’s Athletic in Lecarrow. Goals from Tommy Naughton and Jack Raftery eased the lads to the three points. The three U-14 teams and two U-12 teams were beaten in their opening league fixtures. At U-11 level, both Town teams had home games. Town I beat St. John’s Athletic in the EL. Jayden Treacy chipped in with a brace of goals. St. John’s won the CL game. Town II scored three without reply in the EL against Shiven Rovers while the CL team lost out to the same opposition. Just one of the U-9 teams was in action during the Easter weekend with the Town II team in action at home to Shiven Rovers. The efforts and commitment of coaches and players at training and on match days is fantastic to see. Keep it going!
Hospice will feature on the jerseys. It would be great if the kindness of our private sponsor was replicated by the public in supporting the kind work of the Hospice.
Wise Words...
Change the things you can change. Accept the things you cannot change. Have the wisdom to know the difference.
Referees Required...
Without referees, there would be no games. It’s easy to criticise from the sidelines. Here is the opportunity to participate in the game. The Roscommon League is asking those of you with an interest in soccer to contribute to the game at a local level by becoming a referee. For more details, feel free to contact the League: rdyslge@ gmail.com
Helping the Hospice...
One of our sponsors has forgone the opportunity to have their logo on one of the new team kits this season. Instead, the Mayo Roscommon
Creggs RFC Report
Soccer results
Connacht Cup Semi-Final Castlebar Celtic v Ballinasloe, abandoned due to waterlogged pitch. Connacht Shield Semi-Final Shiven Rovers 0 Knocknacarra FC 1 Norio’s Premier Division Moore United 1 Castlerea Celtic 3 RDFL Division One Dunmore Town 2 CP Ajax 1 Dysart FC 0 Roscommon United 2 Glen Celtic 1 Roscommon United 4 RDFL Division Two Boyle Celtic 1 Ballymoe FC 4 David Kelly Shield Quarter-Finals St. Cuan’s Ahascragh United 2 Boyle Celtic B 0 Ballinagare Manor United W/O Skyvalley Rovers B Ballaghaderreen FC B W/O Dysart FC
Soccer Fixtures
Friday, April 22nd Joe’s Bar Challenge Cup Quarter-Finals (8 pm) Shiven Rovers v St. John’s Athletic Kilkerrin United v Boyle Celtic RDFL Division One (7 pm) Ballinasloe Town B v Ballinagare Manor Sunday, April 24th Connacht Cup Semi-Final Castlebar Celtic v Ballinasloe Town. 2 pm David Kelly Challenge Shield Quarter-Finals Dunmore Town v Rahara Rovers. 11 am RDFL Division One CP Ajax v Roscommon United. 2 pm RDFL Division Two Ballaghaderreen FC B v Cam Celtic. 11 am
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Thomas Higgins and Allan Hill reached the last four of the West of Ireland Championship at Rosses Point Golf Club, Sligo this week.
Roscommon golfers bow out in West of Ireland semi-finals < SEAMUS DUKE
There was no luck for Roscommon players Thomas Higgins and Allan Hill in the semi-finals of the West of Ireland Golf Championship at Rosses Point Golf Club on Tuesday as they were defeated by Alan Fahy (Bray) and Liam Nolan (Galway) respectively. Both Roscommon players had come through the qualifying process which started on Good Friday with 156 players competing for the final 16 play-off places. In the quarter-finals Allan Hill defeated Hugh Foley from Royal Dublin by a margin of 4 and 2 while Thomas Higgins beat Ryan Griffin of Ballybofey 5 and 3. In the semi-finals, Hill went down narrowly 2 and 1 to Irish International Liam Nolan while Thomas Higgins lost out to Alan Fahy by a margin of 5 and 3. Despite these defeates, to have two young golfers in the semi-finals of a national competition is a fantastic achievement for Roscommon Golf Club.
THE GAIN LINE
Girls come up short in Connacht Cup final Creggs RFC 17 Sligo RFC 20 (Connacht Girls U-18 Cup Final): Creggs came up just short in their bid to seal a Connacht League and Cup double last Monday at the Sportsground in Galway as they lost out by three points to Sligo. This was the Creggs U-18s Girls’ first cup final and with all but one of the players remaining underage again next year, this has proven to be a very successful campaign for the Connacht League champions. Sligo started the stronger and found themselves 12-0 up before Jemima Adams Verling got in for the first of her two tries. Eabha Dowd added the conversion to leave Creggs trailing by 12-7 at half-time Sligo again took the initiative at the start of the second half and stretched their lead to 17-7. Adams Verling then went over again to bring Creggs back into contention before a Sligo penalty all but sealed victory with nine minutes remaining. There was still time for a late
Megan Donohoe try but it was of consolation value only as Sligo held on for an impressive win.
Youth Rugby Next Sunday sees the conclusion of the Youth Rugby calendar with two Creggs sides involved in Connacht finals at Dubarry Park in Athlone. First up is the U-18.5s side who take on local rivals Buccaneers in the Connacht Plate Final at 11 am. The U-14s are also in Plate Final action against Loughrea RFC at 1 pm. Best of luck to both teams.
Girls represent Connacht Good luck to the Creggs girls in Connacht U-18 7s squads over the next two weekends. Eabha Dowd will feature at U-18 level while Jemima Adams Verling, Sarah Purcell, Siofra Hession will feature for the U-16s. Shauna McDermott was also selected for the U-16s but she unfortunately misses out through injury.
Creggs RFC U-18 Girls.
Congratulations to €50k winner! Creggs RFC would like to wish a huge congratulations to Catherine Kelly, Dunmore, Co. Galway, who won the top prize of €50,000 in the Creggs Development Draw which took place on Monday night. The club wishes Catherine and family the very best. A massive thank you to all who supported the draw and helped make it such a success. Funds raised will go towards the finishing of the club’s development of
four new dressing rooms, referee changing rooms, specialist changing facilities for those with disabilities, a sensory room, gym facility, and clubroom. None of this could have been possible without the public’s support and the club thanks you sincerely. A very big thank you to all the club members who worked tirelessly to help achieve and exceed our ticket sales target. Thank you for selling tickets, for promoting the
draw, for processing all manual ticket sales, and for all the help and goodwill shown by everyone towards the draw and our club. Finally, we also want to thank all our many sponsors for their loyal and generous support. Also to our thousands of loyal Club Lotto members, to whom we are most thankful. It would not be possible to field 18 teams, run the club, and develop first-class facilities without your support.
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OFFICIAL OPENING OF BALLAGHADERREEN PITCH After a very successful fundraising campaign, a few lockdowns and an unusual couple of years, Ballghaderreen GAA are delighted announce the official opening of the Frank Kelly Memorial Train-
ing Pitch. John Murphy, President of Connacht GAA will be in attendance on Sunday, May 1st at 7.30 pm to cut the ribbon. The opening will be followed by a blessing by Most
Rev. Paul Dempsey, Bishop of Achonry. There will be a couple of exhibition matches featuring a few familiar faces trying out the new pitch after a small gap in their playing careers!
Refreshments will be served at the clubhouse and a social will follow in Durkin’s Bar & Restaurant. Everyone is welcome to join us for what we hope will be a very enjoyable evening.
O’Halloran wants big improvement against ‘disciplined’ Donegal Nicky Rackard Cup (Round Three): Donegal v Roscommon on Saturday in Letterkenny at 2 pm < SEAMUS DUKE
Roscommon hurling manager, Francis O’Halloran, says that a repeat of his team’s first-half display against Warwickshire in Dr. Hyde Park last Sunday will not be good enough to see them beat Donegal in Letterkenny on Saturday. The Clare man was speaking to People Sport this week ahead of the crucial clash in the Nicky Rackard Cup. “We were very poor in the first half last Sunday. We were so flat and lifeless and if we replicate that on Saturday then we will be in trouble. However, I have to say that we were much better in the second half and we played well. But we will need to play well for the full game against Donegal”. O’Halloran believes Donegal will provide
a much tougher test for his side. “They are a very disciplined team and they don’t give away too many silly frees and they have a good record in Letterkenny as well. But this is another game that we will be targeting to win. Remember that only the top two teams go to the final, and with Tyrone coming up we have to go for another victory on Saturday,” he said. “Unfortunately our injury list is getting longer and we now have 11 players affected on the panel but we just have to get on with it. At least Cathal (Dolan) is on the way back and Peter (Kellehan) is improving so it’s not all negative. If we could win on Saturday we have a twoweek break before we play Tyrone and that could give us a chance to get a few lads back for that game,” he conRoscommon hurling manager Francis O’Halloran wants a big improvement from his team cluded.
Handball
when they face Donegal this Saturday. Photo: Bernie O’Farrell
Rossies book All-Ireland final spot Roscommon’s Siobhan Treacy and Laura Mannion are through to the All-Ireland final of the 40x20 Ladies Junior ‘B’ doubles after a good victory in Tyrone Friday last. The girls travelled to the famous Loughmacrory club in rural Tyrone to face local girls Claire Conway and Erin Connolly and despite the unfamiliar surroundings played a nearflawless first game taking it 21-7. After the break it was a much
different affair with the Tyrone girls fighting for every ace. The Roscommon pair held their nerve in a tight finish to take the second 21-19. The final will be played this weekend in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan as part of the doubles finals weekend and the opposition will be the Brophy sisters from Co. Laois. While there were a lot of postponements for various reasons, Lisacul still had a number of competitors in the 40x20 Juve-
nile ‘B’ Connacht Championships played in Galway venues last weekend and they added to their recent run of success with two more titles. In the U-11 grade, Senan Johnson was an impressive winner, beating Galway’s Diarmuid Greally in the semi-final before defeating Mayo’s Evan McNulty in the final. The U-11 doubles pair of James Boyle and Fionn Connolly also were successful beating Galway’s Sam O’Donnell
and Timothy Kyne in a fine match. Grace Corrigan was surprisinbly beaten in the Girls’ U-12 singles by Galway’s Niamh Ó Ghionnain. Having won the Connacht Cumann na mBunscoil U-13 event, Grace would have been expected to win this event, but had to settle for silver on the day. Patrick Corrigan lost his U-13 singles final to Mayo’s Finian Brady who just happens to be a nephew of a certain Paul Brady.
U-20 hurlers seal All-Ireland final spot Roscommon’s U-20 hurlers confirmed their place in the All-Ireland U-20 ‘B’ final with a 3-26 to 1-8 thumping of Mayo at Athleague on Friday evening last. Mike Fallon’s side qualified for the Richie McElligott Cup decider thanks to goals from Adam Donnelly (1-4) and substitute Cormac Mulry (2-0) and a total of 0-10 from Paddy Fallon. In what will be their first All-Ireland ‘B’ final appearance since 2014, Roscommon will play either Down or Derry in the decider on Friday, April 30th.
Strong Leitrim finish grounds Ladies Fresh from their heroics in the National Football League, Roscommon’s Ladies footballers were brought back to earth with a bang last Friday as Leitrim ran out 2-12 to 1-10 winners in the Connacht Intermediate Football Championship opener.
Played at Enfield in sunny conditions, Roscommon trailed by a point going into the closing stages but Laura O’Dowd’s goal and points from Michelle Guckian (2) and Megan McGovern sealed victory for Leitrim.
GAA Results GE Warehousing New York Division One (O’Rourke Cup) Section A St. Brigid’s 3-13 Pádraig Pearses 0-7 Western Gaels 3-28 St. Faithleach’s 1-9 St. Dominic’s 2-11 Boyle 0-16 Leydon Bros London Division Two (O’Gara Cup) Fuerty 4-13 Clann na nGael 0-13 Oran 0-14 St. Croan’s 1-7 Kilmore 0-8 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 0-6 Éire Óg 4-16 St. Brigid’s 2-11 Kilbride 0-13 Shannon Gaels 0-7 Atlantis IPS Division Three (Tansey Cup) St. Barry’s 0-13 St. Aidan’s 1-9 Ballinameen 1-8 Kilglass Gaels 0-8 Creggs 7-21 St. Michael’s 2-12 Strokestown 2-8 St. Dominic’s 0-11 Pádraig Pearses W/O Castlerea St. Kevin’s
Fixtures Friday, April 22nd AFL Division Four (Section A) At Athleague: Fuerty v Western Gaels. 8.15 pm AFL Division Five (Section B) At Strokestown: Strokestown v Kilglass Gaels. 8.15 pm AFL Division Five (Section C) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v St. Barry’s. 8.15 pm At Kilbride: Kilbride v Creggs. 8.15 pm
Saturday, April 23rd AFL Division Four (Section A) (6 pm) At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Boyle At Orchard Park: Elphin v Tulsk Lord Edwards AFL Division Four (Section B) (6 pm) At Rockfield: Oran v St. Joseph’s At Kilmore: Kilmore v St. Croan’s AFL Division Five (Section A) (6 pm) At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Pádraig Pearses At Davonna Park: Ballinameen v Shannon Gaels AFL Division Five (Section B) (6 pm) At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Fuerty At Peadar Earley Memorial Park: Michael Glavey’s v Clann na nGael AFL Division Five (Section C) (6 pm) At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v Roscommon Gaels
Sunday, April 24th AFL Division Four (Section B) At Kilronan Park: St. Ronan’s v Roscommon Gaels. 12 pm AFL Division Five (Section A) At Rockfield: Oran v St. Dominic’s. 12 pm
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Late goals deliver delayed Easter joy for hurlers
Daniel Glynn…scored an impressive 0-9 for Roscommon against Warwickshire last Sunday. File photo: Bernie O’Farrell
Nicky Rackard Cup (Round Two) Roscommon 3-26 Warwickshire 1-14 < ELLIOT GREALY
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Padraig Kelly…was in action for Roscommon against Warwickshire at Dr Hyde Park last Sunday. File photo: Bernie O’Farrell
s the crowds gathered around Roscommon Town for the Easter celebrations last Sunday, Roscommon hurlers were looking for their own reasons to celebrate and duly delivered with another victory, defeating Warwickshire in Round Two of the Nicky Rackard Cup. Three relatively late goals put a gloss on a less than inspiring Roscommon display. It was a dull and desolate day in Dr. Hyde Park with the wind swirling across the pitch. Warwickshire made a bright start, Kelvin McGee starting the scoring for the visitors before their captain, John Collins, opened his eventually impressive account from placed balls with a fine effort after five minutes. Roscommon got on the scoreboard courtesy of a free converted by Padraig Pearses clubman Daniel Glynn. Collins added two more frees to his tally, before Eoin Kiernan and Mickey Joe Egan pointed to reduce the gap to one midway through the first half (0-4 to 0-3 in favour of the underdogs). Daniel Glynn continued to raise the white flag with frees before one of the three late changes, Cormac Coyle, fired over an excellent point from midfield. Francis O’Halloran’s men were beginning to get a foothold in the game as we entered the final ten minutes of the opening half, the home side going three in front. However, Galway native Luke Hands was ‘on hand’ to punish the Roscommon defence by firing the ball into the back of the Roscommon net after the home side failed to clear their lines. This goal gave Warwickshire a huge lift and they briefly led. Roscommon held their nerve, finishing the half strongest to go in two points in front (0-12 to 1-7) after what was a lacklustre first-half display. Warwickshire were still well in the
game and despite trailing were by far the happier side at half-time. Roscommon introduced Cathal Dolan from the off in the second half and what a good substitution it turned out to be. Roscommon came out of the blocks with some good scores and were now on a roll. Daniel Glynn landed another fantastic score to add to his already impressive tally. At the other end, John Collins, who was deadly accurate with his frees throughout the encounter, fired over one from play. Kelvin McGee claimed his second point of the game for Warwickshire but Roscommon were now taking points with some aplomb. On 51 minutes, the referee brandished four yellow cards after an incident on the sideline. When play resumed, John Collins, who finished on an impressive 0-9, scored his eighth free of the game. After a quick puck-out by Enda Lawless, Daniel Glynn scored superbly off his stronger left side for his seventh point of the game. Roscommon finally goaled on 55 minutes when substitute Cathal Dolan found the net from long-range after some misfortune for the Warwickshire goalkeeper. Roscommon rapidly piled the pressure on the opposition as an inchperfect pass from captain Padraig Kelly found the eager hands of centreforward Mickey Joe Egan who rattled the net to register Roscommon’s second goal in as many minutes. This put the game out of sight for the visitors who couldn’t deal with Roscommon’s attack for long periods of the second half. It got better for the Rossies as Brendan Mulry rounded off the scoring with a third home goal in the second minute of injury-time. Sub Naos Connaughton chipped in with two points during those one-sided closing stages. Overall, after that poor first-half performance, a comprehensive secondhalf display by the Rossies was more than enough to overcome Warwickshire, who it must be said put up good resistance for much of the game. Next up for Roscommon is a trip to Donegal where they will try to build on their positive start to the Nicky Rackard Cup.
Teams & scorers Roscommon: E. Lawless; R. Kilcline, P. Kellehan, Conor Coyle; P. Kelly (0-1), C. Cosgrove, H. Rooney; B. McGahon (0-2), Cormac Coyle (0-1); D. Glynn (0-9, 6 frees, 0-3 from play), MJ Egan (1-4), E. Kiernan (0-1); B. Mulry (1-1), C. Kennelly (0-1), E. Fitzgerald (0-3). Subs: C. Dolan (1-1) for Kiernan (HT), M. Lohan for Cormac Coyle (51), J. Martin for H. Rooney (55), N. Connaughton (0-2) for E. Fitzgerald (60), M. Ward for R. Kilcline (64). Warwickshire: P. Hands; M. Keane, O. Coffey, A. Hands; R. Murray, N. Eames, M. Holland; J. Collins (0-9, 8 frees, 0-1 from play), A. Hanley; D. King, C. Monahan (0-1), P. Creehan; K. McGee (0-2), L. Hands (1-0), A. Hayes (0-2). Subs: B. Muldoon for McGee (60), C. Shalvey for N. Eames (62), P. Sullivan for A. Hayes (66), N. Shalvey for C. Monahan (66). Referee: A McAleer (Donegal).
Stat Attack Man of the Match: Mickey Joe Egan (Roscommon) Mickey Joe Egan just edges it over his partner in the half-forward line, Daniel Glynn. Defensively, Conor Cosgrove and Peter Kellehan were rock solid and substitute Cathal Dolan didn’t put a foot wrong during his cameo Yellow cards: Roscommon 2 (P. Kelly & C. Dolan, both 51 mins); Warwickshire 3 (R. Murray 51 mins, A. Hands 51 mins, M. Keane 75 mins) Black cards: 0; Red cards: 0 Wides: Roscommon 8; Warwickshire 11
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