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Ballygar man outlines ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Kabul < DAN DOONER

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A Ballygar man, currently working on the ground as part of the UN mission in Afghanistan, has told the Roscommon People that the war-torn country faces a “humanitarian crisis” following the USA’s recent military withdrawal from the region.

Stationed in the Afghan capital of Kabul since 2015, retired army officer with 36 years’ experience with the Defence Forces, Sean Ridge, is currently the Head of CASU (Civil Military Coordination, Humanitarian Access and Security) with the UN. As the Irish Army’s Ranger Wing embarks on an evacuation mission to Afghanistan this week, the

Ballygar man told the Roscommon People that the country was already facing a “humanitarian catastrophe” prior to the arrival of the Taliban in the capital almost two weeks ago.

“This past week has been about total fire-fighting including the evacuation of non-critical UN and NGO staff as well as providing safe haven for others. Also, (we are) working so we can provide basic, health, food and water to the 20 million or so affected population, deciding who stays or goes on the international front, and working with donor countries to keep the money flowing as well as opening lines of communication with all parties,” he said. See full story on page 7.

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Best days of our lives...but was it a school you went to, or an animal farm?

Three words…that always stop me in my tracks!

Huh? Three very, very stark words!

OUT OF COFFEE? Is it when you run out of coffee?

NO! ‘Bernard and Marty’? Is it Bernard and Marty? You’re not still going on about their TV adventures, are you?

NO! ‘Over to George Lee’?

NO! You like him now?

No, that was four words!

Oh! So what are these three words that stop you in your tracks?

BACK TO SCHOOL! Oh, THAT! (They pause to calculate at what time they will need to leave home in the mornings with their children, taking into account ongoing roadworks and general realignment-related stuff in Roscommon Town)

Artist Elizabeth Kinsella uses a range of materials, included knitted panels, in her work.

Solas Art Gallery exhibition: ‘Stack’ by Elizabeth Kinsella

‘Stack’ is a solo exhibition by Elizabeth Kinsella at Solas Art Gallery in Ballinamore, Leitrim. The exhibition will be opening this Friday (August 27th) at 7.30 pm and running until Saturday, September 18th. The exhibition will be opened by Gabrielle Flynn, emerging artist and Solas Gallery committee member.

Elizabeth Kinsella is a visual artist based in Sligo. Educated at the Belfast School of Art, University of Ulster, she holds a BFA hons and MFA in Fine Art. Kinsella is a lecturer and Programme Chair for the Fine Art Degree Programmes at the Institute of Technology, Sligo. Her practice centres around drawing, painting, and bookmaking through a diverse range of mediums. Her work has been exhibited widely, both in Ireland and internationally, and she is a member of ‘NINE Artists Collective’.

This exhibition takes the form of a series of large-scale paintings, some on canvas, others on painted paper bags and some using knitted coloured panels, sewn into roughedged compositions. Patches of bold patterns from favourite artworks – wallpaper, a dress, a tablecloth from domestic scenes – in paintings such as a Bonnard and Vuillard become a starting point for making works, sparking thoughts of lost times, fragments of domestic moments, playing games, knitting, sewing, cleaning, chords of conversation, peals of laughter.

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Yeah, back to school...

But they were the best days of our lives!

Yeah, I suppose…it’s just the build-up can be stressful…

What, did you have to go and buy some school gear in the middle of a Premier League game? Poor you!

Were you talking to my wife?

YEP! (They pause to sketch out three possible routes to school next week, taking into account the ongoing roadworks in Roscommon Town; these will be reviewed on a daily basis) Ah they WERE great days…

Yeah…are your memories happy ones?

Oh yeah, there was a great bunch in my class…there was Rasher Reilly…

Endangered Species The barstool boyos

Okay…

And Sausage Joe… Right…

And Rabbit Tony…

Okay…

And Horse Higgins…

One question…

Yeah?

Was it a school you went to, or an animal farm?

Ah now, there’s no need for sarcasm!

Everyone had a nickname in those days.

There was no harm in it. Different times and all that…

Sure!

The main thing is, we had good fun!

Sure we made our own fun!

Exactly!

Mind you, they were tough times. We walked five miles to school every day!

Oh sure we were barefoot in the summer!

You weren’t!

Okay, well that was my parents, I just took a little bit of licence there!

Next thing you’ll be telling me you had to bring turf with you…for the school fire!

Well, my father did!

Yeah, mine too!

What’s more, my father’s father had to wear his sister’s dress to school!

In those days, toddlers took what they got! It was the golden era of hand-me-downs!

No Penneys…

Pennies? They hadn’t a farthing to spare some days!

(They pause to wonder how they would have fared if Continuous Assessment applied in their day) Changed times!

Unreal!

Our parents had to go up to the school fireplace and put a log on…now our kids just sit in front of a laptop and log on!

Love it!

Our parents walked barefoot to school… now some children drive to secondary school!

Love it!

Our parents got the cane, in fact WE got the cane, now our children discuss Citizen Kane!

Brilliant, keep them coming!

Our parents…

Hold it! I’m not sure Citizen Kane has been on the school curriculum….

Oh Wells, I took licence again…

You mean oh well…

No…as in oh Orson Welles…

Oh dear.

Anyways, my advice is, do a checklist: Books, bag, uniform…

Yeah…and calculator…

Calculator?

Yeah, to work out precisely how long it will take to navigate those Roscommon Town streets and actually get to the school!

What we liked…

The commencement of the Roscommon GAA championships, with some high quality games and the welcome return of spectators.

What we didn’t like…

The world of comedy lost a much-loved figure with the untimely passing of English comedian Sean Lock.

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FIE succeeds in High Court action to halt Lough Funshinagh works < DAN DOONER

An environmental protection group yesterday (Wednesday) succeeded in its High Court action which sought a cessation of pipelaying works to relieve flooding at Lough Funshinagh in south Roscommon.

Friends of the Irish Environment launched proceedings earlier this month in a bid to halt ongoing works at the turlough and yesterday the court was told that the matter had been resolved with Roscommon County Council consenting to the order to

cease works. Responding to the news on Wednesday afternoon, local Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice described the decision as a “sad day for Ireland” and a “damning indictment” of the Habitats Directive.

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pointing that the imperative works at Lough Funshinagh to protect peoples’ homes and livelihoods have now been halted; without even the opportunity for the case to be heard.

“If the project at Lough Funshinagh has to now go jump through hoop after hoop with all of the red tape and environmental assessments, the project won’t be completed for three years. How many more homes will be flooded in the meantime?”

Deputy Fitzmaurice also criticised EU directives: “Have we to start questioning our membership of the European Union? As legislators, are we wasting our time developing laws in this country if European directives overshadow them at every turn?

“Europe seems to have become a dictatorship, deciding how people will live their lives in this country.

And I for one will not accept that Europe will be dictating to me how I live my life”.

Fellow Independent TD Denis Naughten has sought a meeting with Ministers Patrick O’Donovan and Darragh O’Brien to explore all possible options.

“The current situation could leave the community in a position where they

Flooding at Lough Funshinagh near Rahara in south Roscommon.

could be forced to relocate from their homes due to the annually increasing threat of flooding, which in itself is doing serious environmental damage to the turlough, and its flora and fauna,” he said.

“As a result, I’m now seeking urgent meetings with the Minister for the Office of Public Works Patrick O’Donovan and the Minister for Housing and Local Government Darragh O’Brien. I have already been in contact with both Ministers who are fully aware of the fact that the measures that have been undertaken to date are solely to protect

the homes and families and will have no impact whatsoever on the environmental management of the turlough.

“These climate mitigation works will only bring about what has traditionally been the natural removal of water from the turlough, and we now need to explore with both Ministers how we can bring legal clarity to these mitigation measures, provide the local community with reassurance regarding its survival and also provide certainty for other communities facing similar threats in future,” he concluded.

Meanwhile, Fianna Fáil

Senator Eugene Murphy said he was disappointed for flood-affected residents.

“The court decision means that the misery now goes on longer for the people of the area. I have spent considerable time recently with members of Friends of the Irish Environment in an attempt to get an agreement that this essential work would continue.

“As far as I’m concerned, not all is lost – it’s back to the drawing board. But we don’t have much time to stand at the drawing board if we are to save the residents from total ruin,” he said.

149,000 workers still on PUP – Kerrane Sinn Féin spokesperson on Social Protection, Claire Kerrane TD, has warned that new figures published recently reveal large numbers of people are still receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment and will see their incomes plummet due to upcoming cuts planned by the government.

“New figures published this week by the Department of Social Protection reveal that 149,000 people are still receiving the PUP, which Minister Heather Humphreys plans to cut on September 7th,” she said this week.

“The cuts to the PUP and the plan to transition people from the PUP to Jobseekers on September 7th must be scrapped.

These cuts are punishing

people who cannot return to work and will hit young workers hardest. For many workers, their PUP will be slashed by €50 per week.

For others, their income will plummet even further if they are transitioned to the Jobseeker’s rate.

“This will particularly affect workers aged 1824, as the maximum Jobseekers they can receive is capped at €112.70 per week. As Jobseeker’s Allowance is means-tested based on entire household income, young people living at home will receive even less. The government’s planned cuts are a slap in the face for those who are employed in sectors that have not yet been given a date for re-opening. This is about the core principle that while work-

ers are prevented from going to work due to public health restrictions, they should continue to receive the financial supports they need”.

The Sinn Féin TD also accused the Government of failing the live entertainment sector, by refusing to engage with the industry.

“Minister Humphreys continues to be silent on this issue and is refusing to be upfront with workers about why she is insisting on continuing with these ill-timed cuts. She owes it to the thousands of workers affected to be upfront about what she is doing and why.

“I am again demanding that Minister Heather Humphreys urgently cancel the cuts to the PUP

that she is planning to implement from September 7th,” concluded Kerrane.

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Social Protection, Claire Kerrane TD

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A group of Syrian men who are now living in Ballaghaderreen pictured on the occasion of their recent visit to Ballaghaderreen Men’s Shed. See Ciaran Mullooly’s ‘On The Back Benches’ column on page 16 this week.

27 August 2021

CIARAN MULLOOLY On The Back Benches

Time to take our fate in our own hands or of Ballaghaderreen on threeof a I have walked the streets It’s becoming a bit I four occasions in recent weeks. some amazing memories. the habit. It’s also bringing back through the same streets of walked I’ve believe don’t the famous day the cabinet town on any great scale since there and decided to hold arrived ment Govern Irish the of back in the days when Bertie a full meeting of State – way farmers from all over the reAhern was Taoiseach – and the building that proudly gion came out to protest outside Dillon. carries the name of one Jamesin the year 2000. I was there It was the 19th of January It was all a bit chaotic. There here. with my RTE News hat on. barriers and guards everyw were crowd control crash move to highlight a new phase It was billed as an historic Ireland – the first day on which of spending in the west of ever sat around a table in such an Irish cabinet had actually to be announcements on new a rural location. There were of money for the west. jobs and assurances of loads Chief Executive of the WestaniLiam Scollan was the then ission. He was more than ern Development Comm pounds investment plan for the mated about a 13.6 billion on the day. He was optimistic region. I interviewed him a relatively short time to get have “We the – but cautious too. had it so good in terms of things right. We have neverment investment, the buoyancy amount of EU and Govern ss of investors to come to of the economy and the readine with some caution, “howadding before said, he last the west” that such good times will ever, there is no guarantee is crucial that targets and timforever, and that is why it y of the main economic and escales are set for the deliver region”. the in mes program ever social I doubt if Liam could When he uttered those words, fall from grace that was comhave known the calamitous y, and indeed for some of its ing for the same Irish econom is truly unbelievable that within European counterparts. It the European central bank was six or seven short years, – a painful episode in Irish in here running the countrya tailspin for nearly a decade history that sent us all into back into focus again with the and was brought so sharplythe Years’ on TV. latest series of ‘Reeling in ies of the big cars of the cabiI have very clear memor on that day in 2000. I also g net ministers arriving in ‘Bal’ presence, including watchin remember the huge media political correspondent, in full Una Claffey – the then RTE reason, it was all a bit of flow. After that, for some strange out. The farmers petered less or more , a blur. The day itself and their industry’s decline was made their point about prices the last thing I remember we all did our reports, and the home of one Michael Mca very late-night sojourn in answer to Lord Lichfield) en’s haderre at a Cormack (Ballag Liam Scollan re-emerged where the aforementioned in us with his musical skills rather unearthly hour to enterta end to an historic day. on the box. It was a fitting stances of 2000, the reason circum unique those be Given Ballaghaderreen couldn’t for my recent walks around indicative of a very different more contrasting or so starkly to meet Pat Towey and memera. This time, I was thereful Ballaghaderreen Men’s Shed bers of the hugely success to bring some of Bal’s newest group – and I had decided inhabitants along for a visit.

other professions before joiners, plasterers and many their fate. conflict and war changed , the conversation levels were Even with broken English iately struck by the empathy immed was engaging too. I Ballaghaderreen for the plight of the men from the shed in so keen to hear of the circumof their visitors. They were men had come here, how they stances by which the Syrian families, and to find out too their from ed separat of had been try and get back to some sort how they could help them normality. their huge desire to get back The Syrian men spoke ofthey were qualified and expeto work in the professions wanting to bring normality and rienced in. They talked about own homes, earn a living, to their family, live in their native land some day. perhaps even return to their on, the greater my appreciation and The longer the visit went plaques were so many adgrew of the reason why there of the men’s shed in Ballagh awards adorning the walls of middle-aged men (and older) erreen. Here was a group e for their foreign visitors, but not only showing a welcom quietly investigating where embracing their own life stories, they had left behind, and then for they had come from and who hip to their visitors. “We go offering the hand of friends– you will have to join us” one a regular walk every weekleft, adding that the visitors “will of the men said before we here again soon”. us see have to come back to back on another day on my To test that promise, I called hip was still extended – and own to see if that hand of friends and goodwill, for which I was found nothing but friendship l. very gratefu n Men’s Shed has been a recIn recent years Ballaghaderree of Place national award, in worthy recipient of a Pride decency and camaraderie. I ognition of this sort of basic tough times since the days through been has town the have know the early noughties. Jobs in g meetin cabinet that who of – and factories too – but there’s of the Syrian community My guests were members in the old Abbeyfield Hotel been lost, shops have closed nity to the place, and there’s an this now live at the EROC centre still a great sense of communew developments, new facilibeen working closely withmon on the Sligo road. I have optimism about proposed it takes to position with Roscom ges. These people have what challen new and mogroup since I took up a new ties the recent months. From doubt they will.

LEADER Partnership in ry and the possibility of a visit bounce back and I have no to finish without a word about It would be remiss of me unity Park. After another walk ment I mentioned carpent hands in the air and much to the local shed, there were the Ballaghaderreen Comm weeks, I was with the Syrian enthusiasm was evident. the hotel was swift and enjoythrough the town in recent locals for a game of soccer at The walk into town from men when they mixed with The place was in immaculate us at the shed was outable. The welcome that awaited this beautiful sports facility. really top class and, with the rolling ounds backgr and ages standing – local men of all of visitors who have been condition. The surfaces areplace, it is clear that it’s not just out the red carpet for a group ble journey over the last fantastic buildings also in who pull together and work tothrough their own quite incredi the men’s shed committee in Ballaghaderreen. few years. wards a better community and whinge about a lack of infrom both men with tea g drinkin Sitting upstairs and While others sit around ts, communities like this one for me. There air fresh of breath groups was a real vestment and poor suppor backsides and take their own locals of the the from iation apprec was an immediate obviously get up from their the money, doing the papers had been through visitor the of many sort of ordeal fate in their hands – raisingtown. What they have done is cus and elsewhere.

Damas of and homel in their own work and building a better at a time of such cynicism in admiration from the Syrian In return, there was a real ic scale of the facility that a total credit to them – and,should take a bow. Well done community of the fantast some corners, they really Most of the visiting shed. the in place in put d has been Ballaghaderreen! visit that they soon resorte the on keen so were men a little of their own backshow to WRITE TO CIARAN! phones their to minutes we were hearat ciaranmullooly@gmail.com Email People Columnist Ciaran ground at home, and within tilers, home as carpenters, ing tales of their lives at

in the tiny streets behind what The Men’s Shed is located is a sight to behold. All over was Durkin’s Hotel. It really are meeting on a weekly basis the country, men’s groups of tea and a sociable chat, but in centres like this for a cup the grand scale of facilities I doubt if any of them enjoy have now put together. It’s that the Ballaghaderreen men an absolute credit to them.on not one, but two floors. On For starters, the shed is enough to view the finest arthe ground, we were lucky workshop machinery that ray of wood cutting and other in a shed in the country. Local is to be found anywhere ton gave a 5-star demonstrawood sculptor Willie Creigh sive computer suite area, impres an is there s, r tion. Upstair a kitchenette and a numbe a pool table, a very large TV,members can get support and of smaller 1:1 rooms where need. assistance for whatever they

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PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor Thursday What sad news about Sean Lock, the much-loved English comedian who died today, aged just 58. I was stunned to read of his death online.

He has been such a familiar face on our screens, through his stand-up shows and appearances on QI and other TV programmes, most notably as a team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

Not only had he brilliant wit, he was also blessed with fabulous timing and a great laidback style of delivery. Some of his contributions on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown were amongst the show’s best ever highlights. He seemed to be able to produce great one-liners effortlessly, and was just naturally funny.

Sean Lock always came across as a very likeable man whose brilliant, often surreal humour was delivered with great self-deprecation. Watching re-runs of those shows will now be very poignant. It’s a terrible shame that such a bright comedic light has been prematurely dimmed.

He will be greatly missed.

Friday There’s nothing quite like a sporting shock to stir the emotions, not that our friends in Kiltoom will be too happy about this evening’s opening act in the club championship drama.

Thank God the games are back, with a Friday night bonus and all!

And what a start to the campaign, with Oran, newly promoted from the intermediate ranks, recording a remarkable win over the defending senior champions, St. Brigid’s.

Meanwhile in Boyle, the home side defeated Roscommon Gaels in a high-scoring encounter.

Certainly that Oran victory over Brigid’s has kick-started the championship in some style. It was a fabulous win for last year’s intermediate champions. As for St. Brigid’s, I’ve no doubt that they will bounce back.

Saturday There’s a tiny frog in our bathroom, or, more accurately, an average-sized baby frog (froglet). This is not ideal for us or the frog, but it does help (a

little) if you’re trying to write a lighthearted weekly column.

My first instinct is to capture the trespasser by whatever ruthless means are necessary (a sweeping brush and shovel come to mind).

Luckily, our daughter insists a jar and piece of cardboard is the humane resolution to frog-gate.

As our son has also reacted to the commotion, there are now three of us in the bathroom (four if you count the frog). The dog warily joins us.

He who barks every single morning at our friendly postman (our dog seemingly surprised by the postvan every morning) now merely silently stares at the hopping visitor. Jar/ cardboard plan works a treat, and the frog is briefly incarcerated (for its own good). Now there are exclamations sounding out: “Oh, he’s so cute!” (This is not me, it’s my daughter). (Son: “I’m not particularly keen on frogs”).

Outside the front door (which had been open, hence frog-inbathroom) we subject the visitor to a few more seconds in captivity so that a mobile phone can take some video footage. It’s the modern way!

From the baby frog’s perspective, it’s not David Attenborough, but it’s a moment in the spotlight.

Then we release the creature, who impressively bounds away, surfing pebbles as tall as itself.

To another chorus of ‘So cute’ and ‘I love frogs’ – even slight regret that we hadn’t kept it as a pet – the frog skips across the stones until it reaches the grass, freedom, and the calm and comfort of its former lowkey life.

Sunday It’s a hard watch for Cork supporters, and neutrals too, but it’s quite a privilege to see this magnificent Limerick team gracing Croke Park with a performance of ‘Total hurling’.

This afternoon’s All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final has descended into a non-contest. I suspect this has as much to do with Limerick’s brilliance as with any sense that Cork are unworthy finalists. The simple truth is that a good Cork side are being bossed by a team at the peak

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Young supporters pictured at the SFC match between Clann na nGael and Strokestown on Saturday. Pic: Mick McCormack

of their powers. Three superb first-half goals are the eye-catching finishing touches to this masterpiece, but the rest of the portrait has also been painted with precision and beauty. On Twitter, the keyboard warriors and worriers alike reach for wit, wisdom and wonder.

12 minutes to go as I write, and Limerick are coasting. Now there’s the odd flare-up, as Cork tempers fray. But it’s as pointless as a dazed and defeated boxer knocking on his conqueror’s dressing room door long after the bout is over and the lights are down. The game is up. Limerick win by 16. And, on this compelling evidence, they could reign for a few more years yet.

They are a joy to watch, and giants among men.

Every day Over 18 months on, with every step we take, we’re still shadowed, stalked even.

The return to normality is desperately slow. The pandemic relentlessly makes its presence felt in all aspects of our lives.

Like war-weary soldiers who’ve been in a dark bunker, we are tentatively emerging back into the light…but it is to a scene of some carnage. And we don’t really know how much silence and calm we can rely on. We aren’t sure of the new landscape.

The masks, while they’re being dropped in some other countries, are now routine for the vast majority of us.

They have become an accepted norm.

But they are contributing to a form of social isolation. In shops, and on the street, people rarely engage as they did before the pandemic. The masks are masks in more ways than one. People seem to shop more quickly now, with little chat between customers. It’s a pity, but understandable. Perhaps it will change again in time.

There is no sense that the (finally) freed hospitality industry is off to a particularly encouraging start.

Some restaurants are busy enough, but in general, hotels, pubs and restaurants, while grateful to be open, are really up against it. The ‘red tape’ requirements are demanding, there is a shortage of staff, and not everybody is comfortable yet about returning to indoor venues. Again, one hopes this will improve in the coming weeks and months.

There is, thankfully, no longer an obsession with the daily infection figures. This League Table of Gloom was and is a negative force in our lives. Far too many people were obsessed with the daily figures, became distressed by them too. While case numbers are extremely high again, the dogs in the street know that hospital admissions are massively reduced, the vaccination roll-out is a great success, and that vaccinated people who contract the virus are much less likely than before to become seriously ill.

An obvious positive development in recent months has been the return of live sport, and the fact that spectators (with limits) can attend.

This has put a smile on the face of the nation, from time to time at least. It can only be helping our collecting mental health. The return of Church services is obviously very welcome too.

Every now and again, I see a couple of old people stopping to talk on the street, maybe keeping their distance, a dog or two on a lead, and lots to chat about. I think of the almost two years they’ve lost. But it’s heartening to see it.

The journey from the bunker to the light is not without its obstacles and delays, but it is well underway, and the more we emerge from the dark, the brighter the light will shine.

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Ballygar resident playing vital role for UN in Kabul < DAN DOONER

A Ballygar resident is currently playing a vital role as part of the United Nations’ humanitarian and security response following the return to power of the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Stationed in the Afghan capital of Kabul since 2015, retired army officer with 36 years’ experience with the Defence Forces, Sean Ridge, is currently the Head of CASU (Civil Military Coordination, Humanitarian Access and Security) with the UN. As the Irish Army’s Ranger Wing embarks on an evacuation mission to Afghanistan this week, the Ballygar man told the Roscommon People that the country was already facing a “humanitarian catastrophe” prior to the arrival of the Taliban in the capital almost two weeks ago.

“This past week has been about total fire-fighting including the evacuation of

non-critical UN and NGO staff as well as providing safe haven for others. Also, (we are) working so we can provide basic, health, food and water to the 20 million or so affected population, deciding who stays or goes on the international front, and working with donor countries to keep the money flowing as well as opening lines of communication with all parties,” he said.

Sean, who hails from Portumna but has lived in Ballygar for the last forty years, says that since 2018, his role has morphed into lead focal point with the Taliban on behalf of humanitarian agencies.

He adds that since coming to power following the withdrawal of US forces and a transition of power after the departure of President Ashraf Ghani, the Taliban have offered assurances regarding the safety of UN and NGO personnel.

“The Taliban have issued

Ballygar resident, Sean Ridge, is currently stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan, where he is the Head of CASU (Civil Military Coordination, Humanitarian Access and Security) with the UN.

statements assuring the safety and security of UN and NGO personnel. Most organisations

including the UN have evacuated their non-critical staff and those deemed critical are

here to stay and deliver,” he said.

“As we speak, we are witnessing hyper-inflation – before the current crisis, more than 20 million people were living on less than a dollar a day. The key issues are the formation of a Government to stabilise security and the economy…if not then the country is heading for catastrophe”.

Sean wished to assure loved ones that he is safe in the war-torn country and that he is grateful for the support he has received, both from back home and from former military colleagues.

“I would like to wish my family: Helen, Donna, Declan, Ella, Robyn, Peter, Emma, Karen and Amy, and my family in Portumna the very best and thank them for the unstinting support and good wishes they send constantly.

“I would also like to thank my former and serving military colleagues who have been in regular contact and of course my many friends

and neigbours in Ballygar and Portumna. I would like to reassure everyone that we are safe and sound and coping well and will see them all when things stabilise a bit,” he concluded.

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“The Taliban have issued statements assuring the safety and security of UN and NGO personnel.

Most organisations including the UN have evacuated their non-critical staff and those deemed critical are here to stay and deliver.”

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RosFM unveils new plans

Looking forward to a bright future for RosFM < BERNIE KEARNEY CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

RosFM Community Radio has been in operation since 2004, having been established by Roscommon Partnership. The station was set up with a disability ethos and a buddy system and its aim was to give people a chance to get familiar with community radio and also help to train them for broadcasting.

From 2004 to May 2016 we had different schemes which enabled us to engage staff, but over the years the service was almost totally dependent on volunteers. Many different people were involved in fundraising for the station and I would sincerely like to thank all of the staff and volunteers who helped us over the years.

Without them it would

not have been possible to run the station.

Since 2016 we have been totally dependent on volunteers broadcasting 20 hours weekly. I couldn’t overstate the contribution made by our wonderful volunteers over the years and we will be depending them to secure the future of the station.

In August 2020 we had a meeting with Minister Heather Humphreys, which was organised by Senator Eugene Murphy. At the time we were making an application to Pobal for a manager and two part-time staff. Noel Connolly and myself attended this meeting.

From August 2020 to June 2021 we received a lot of help and guidance for our application for staff and sound and vision funding. We also had a lot of cooperation since 2016 from Philip

RosFM fundraiser – Walk on the Wireless!

RosFM is run by volunteers and relies on the sponsorship of shows and advertising in order to meet its running costs. However, there is an annual financial shortfall – and with a view to addressing this, the local radio station runs an annual fundraising event.

This year there will be a special sponsored walk – ‘WALK FOR THE WIRELESS’ – on Saturday, October 2nd at 11 am.

The walk will start at Casey’s Garage and will continue around the town of Roscommon, totalling 6km.

There is a special ‘GoFundMe’ page on Facebook/social media with a QR code for ease of payment. We will also have sponsorship cards available. Everyone is welcome to take part on the day.

This is a chance to support RosFM at the start of an exciting new era for the station. If you can’t take part on the day the link to donate is: www.rosfm. ie/walk

OB Unit The newly-refurbished RosFM outside broadcast unit is now available to businesses, community groups, clubs and societies in the area for live broadcasts. Contact the station at info@rosfm.ie or call 090-6626181.

Cooper in the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and especially from Mary Lennon of the Community Radio organisation, CRAOL. During the Covid-19 crisis Roscommon LEADER Partnership has provided a lot of support to community groups and we want to thank everyone that was involved on this front. Thanks also to James Donlon, Damien Lohan (consultants), Orla Leyden and Orla Casey who provided expert help, and on the legal front our solicitor Peter Jones who has been very helpful over the years.

In 2020 we were on the lookout for an OB unit and with the help of Cyril Cunningham we secured a vehicle from the Brothers of Charity. Joe Cunniffe, our sound engineer, fitted out the unit. We secured a grant for 3,200E

from Roscommon LEADER Partnership to carry out the work.

We also received a grant from Roscommon County Council for computers.

These are the grants that helped to modernise our station.

In March 2020 Seamus Duke came on board with us as a volunteer, presenting ‘The Rossie Way’ programme. He has since been appointed as station manager. Seamus has a lot of radio and general media experience and of course is a local (from Roscommon town) and we are confident that he will lead the station to a new standard. There is an exciting new schedule of programmes and we are looking to the future with confidence.

Thanks to all our sponsors over the years for their support and a big thank you to Jim Mc-

Joe Bambrick, Martina Dockery and Bernie Kearney pictured at the RosFM studio in Roscommon. Pic: Mick McCormack

Causland, Manager at Casey’s, who are our main sponsors.

Even though Pobal provides funding for our manager and two part-time

staff, we have to generate income to meet Pobal requirements. Therefore we are appealing for extra sponsors. We also have a fundraiser coming up soon

which we hope will be well supported. I want to finish by thanking everyone for their help in the past and I look forward to a secure future for the station.

Danny Kiernan, Louis Fargo and Joe Bambrick are also additions to the schedule with exciting new programmes, and when you add this to our well established presenters like Martina Dockery, Robbie Dwyer, Aidan Raftery, Joe Rynne, Padraig Devaney, Tony Fallon, Susan Smyth, Niamh Loftus, Mike Nolan, Flin Kane, Jim McCausland, Daniela Stocia, Shane Browne and many more it all adds up to an exciting mix of styles and interests for the listeners.

Since taking over as station manager I have received great help from Bernie Kearney and his colleagues on the board and also from Shane Browne and Martina Dockery and all associated with the station. I thank all concerned for making the transition much easier for me.

We have many exciting plans for the future including getting out and about in

the community. We intend to establish a link with the local second-level schools to revive a transition year initiative whereby students can produce and present their own programmes.

While the new schedule is a work in progress we now have a wide range of interesting programmes that includes current affairs, history, sport, the arts, culture, interviews with local people and community groups

and people who have come into our community from abroad, and of course people with disabilities and the groups who represent them.

Indeed we want to reach out to every local group in the area and we will welcome suggestions and ideas from the wider public and community groups alike. Feel free to contact me at the station from Monday to Friday.

Unveiling new schedule, engaging with community < SEAMUS DUKE, STATION MANAGER

I want to pay tribute to the volunteers and the board who have kept RosFM on air over the years, and particularly over the past 18 months. It was a very difficult task given the Covid-19 situation and the restrictions on everyone.

My task as new Station Manager is to attract more volunteers to RosFM and to produce a schedule of programmes that is exciting for the local community and which complies with the community and disability ethos in place.

I began at RosFM as a volunteer last year – presenting ‘The Rossie Way’ programme with Dan Dooner – and I will continue that programme every Monday and Friday.

We also have a new show every Wednesday, which is called ‘Good Morning Ro-

scommon’. It’s on between 9 am and 11 am. On ‘Good Morning Roscommon’ we will look at all the current news stories in the local area and also feature a profile interview with a well-known local person each week.

There are a number of new shows on the schedule including a traditional Irish music programme on Wednesdays at 6 pm (presented by Therese Hanly), and a book review programme on Thursdays at 11.30 am. There’s a unique programme on Mondays between 9 am and 10 am when we interview people who are living with dementia and alzheimers.

Margaret McHugh will be concentrating on community groups and events on Tuesday mornings between 9 am and 11 am and Ballygar man Damien Finneran keeps the community ethos going on Thursdays between 9 am and 10 am.

RosFM in appeal for sponsors

RosFM have a number of opportunities for local businesses and groups to advertise with the station and to sponsor shows – at very competitive rates. The number to call is 0906626181. You can email info@rosfm.ie or call to our studios on the Athlone Road in Roscommon town any day (Monday to Friday) and talk to Bernie Kearney, Seamus Duke, Martina Dockery of any member of staff.

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RosFM - OUR NEW SCHEDULE M O N D A Y

• 9am – 10am: ‘Reminiscence on the Radio’ - Karen Meenan talks to people living with dementia and other guests about their memories of years gone by. In this series, the years 1950 to 1969 are featured.

Produced by Near FM. • 10am -11am: Raidió na Life Irish Show. Irish language programme featuring the best of Irish stories and interviews from the past week.

Produced by Raidió na Life.

• 11am -11.35am: Morning Mass from Sacred Heart Church Roscommon.

• 11.35am- 11.45am: Talking Newspapers- a look at this week’s local newspapers. A Lions Club initiative supported by Roscommon County Council.

• 12 noon: Local News, Sport and Weather.

• 12.06 – 1pm: The All Irish Show. Irish country and traditional music with requests and dedications with Padraig Devaney.

• 1pm- 2pm: The Lunchtime Shift. The latest pop and dance hits with lots of news and up to date gossip with Niamh Loftus.

• 2pm: Local News Weather and Sport followed by Death Notices.

• 2.10 pm – 3pm: Feeling Good with Mary. Mary Larkin presents a programme full of positive thoughts, mindfulness and a time to relax and forget the cares of the day.

• 3pm – 4pm: The Rossie Way presented by Seamus Duke. A run through of the local news and sports stories with local journalist Dan Dooner, a general knowledge quiz, a comedy piece, the latest community news and TV viewing choices and some great music too.

• 4pm: Local News Sport and Weather followed by Death Notices • 4.10pm to 5pm: De 2 Willies. Liam Sheringham and John Crean with a humorous look at life with lots of laughs and some great music too.

• 5pm- 6pm: Shuffling Through The Years. A mix of Irish and international music with Declan O’Callaghan.

• 6pm - 7pm: Mixed Bag with Martina & Robbie - An hour of great music chat and news presented by our most experienced presenters Martina Dockery pictured recently in the RosFM studio Martina Dockery and Robbie Dwyer. in Roscommon. Pic: Mick McCormack

T U E S D A Y Louis Fargo pictured in the RosFM studio in Roscommon. Pic: Mick McCormack

W E D N E S D A Y

F R I D A Y

• 9am to 11am: Good Morning Roscommon with Seamus Duke. News, current affairs, politics, community news, sport, an in-depth profile interview with a well known local personality every week and much more.

• 11am: Mass from the Sacred Heart Church Roscommon followed by Talking Newspapers • 11.45am to 12 noon: Reflections with Mike. Religious reflections with Mike Nolan with some well known Gospel music as well.

• 12 noon: Local News Sports and Weather • 12 noon to 1pm: Cracklin’ Country. A look at the American Country scene with Mick Roche with some classic country hits.

• 1pm to 2pm: Arts Parts. Our experienced presenter Flin Keane with all the latest happenings in the world of the Arts with

• 9am to 11am: Good Morning Roscommon presented

by Margaret McHugh. A community group based programme as Margaret talks to local groups and delves into the work that they are doing with live and recorded interviews.

• 11am to 11.35am: Mass from Sacred Heart Church Roscommon followed by Talking Newspapers • 11.45pm to 12 noon: Reflections with Mike. Mike Nolan reflects on the readings with a thought for the day with a religious theme.

• 12 noon: Local News Sport and Weather • 12.06 to 1pm: It’s My Country: Now and Then.

Classic and modern country music presented by Pete Matthewman. Produced by It’s My Country.

• 1pm-2pm: The 80’s Hour with Susan Smyth. The greatest hits from the 1980’s with chat, competitions and more.

news interviews, history and music and a diary of local events and interviews.

• 2pm: Local News Sports and Weather followed by Death Notices • 2pm to 3pm Scríobhnóirí na nAmhráin.

The latest in music news and current affairs through Irish. Produced by Raidió na Life.

• 3pm to 4pm: The Rossie Way with Mike Nolan. Poetry, reflections and community news from the area. Includes World News with Martina Dockery music and requests.

• 4pm to 6pm: Midweek Madness. Exciting new programme with Danny Kiernan.

Great music and plenty of fun too in this fast moving programme.

• 6pm to 7pm: Trad Wednesday. Therese Hanly presents an hour of traditional music and song with news of events locally and in the community.

• 9am to 10am: Going Coastal. Each week a local artist from the western region presents a programme about their musical influences and preferences.

Produced by Not Bad Media.

• 10am to 11am: Note to Self. Reflections on life and social justice issues presented by Adam O’Dwyer especially for RosFM • 11am: Mass from Sacred Heart Church Roscommon followed by Talking Papers • 12 noon: Local News Sport and Weather • 12.06 to 1pm: McCaul’s Country. New Country music programme with well known local musician Patsy McCaul.

• 1pm to 2pm: The Lunchtime Shift. Niamh Loftus with the latest pop dance and RnB tunes in a fast moving show with requests and dedications.

T H U R S D A Y

• 2pm: Local News Sport and Weather followed by Death Notices • 2.10pm to 3pm: 60 Minutes Around The World presented

by Louis Fargo- a programme dedicated to immigrant communities in the area and the latest developments in terms of news and initiatives. Includes World News.

• 3pm to 4pm: The Rossie Way presented by Mike Nolan.

Poetry, reflections and community news from the area.

• 4pm: Local News Sports and Weather followed by Death Notices.

• 4.10pm to 5pm: RosFM Farming Show. The latest on the farming scene with news and all the latest developments • 5pm to 7pm: The Irish Show. A show that comes from WGXC Community Radio in New York presented by Roscommon native Tony Fallon. It features the best of Irish music, sports stories, requests and interviews.

• 9am to 10am: Good Morning Roscommon with Damien Finneran. The Ballygar man with a look at what’s happening in his local community with plenty of interesting interviews with local community groups and personalities. A different topic tackled each week.

• 10am to 11am: Roscommon GAA Memories.

Former Roscommon footballer Ray Lannon with memories of great matches from the past in the company of Aidan Raftery.

• 11am to 11.35am: Mass from the Sacred Heart Church in Roscommon followed by Talking Newspapers.

• 11.35am to 12 noon: Bookline presented by Teresa Quinn. A look at the latest in the world of fiction and non-fiction.

• 12 noon: Local News Sports and Weather • 12 noon to 2pm: The All Irish Show. Country and Irish music and requests with Padraig Devaney.

• 2pm: Local News Sports and Weather followed by Death Notices • 2.10pm to 3pm: The Rossie Way with Louis Fargo. News and sports stories with Seamus Duke, The Paper Review local community information and some great music too.

• 3pm to 5pm: Rockin’ Blues. A unique eclectic music journey though Rock, Soul and Blues with Joe Rynne.

• 5pm to 6pm: The Business Hour. Local presenter Jim McCausland with all the latest local business news stories with profile interviews with local business people and the latest innovations.

• 6pm to 7pm: WOW: Women to Women.

Daniel Stoica presents interviews with women from various backgrounds as well as female community leaders who discuss various topics including environment, business, inclusion etc.

• 2pm: Local News Sports and Weather followed by Death Notices • 2.10pm to 3pm: The Mac Show. A unique take on the hits of yesterday with loads of information such as where the songs came from and news from the artists and song writers. Music from the 1920’s to the 1980’s with Mac McComish.

• 3pm to 4pm: The Rossie Way with Seamus Duke. Same format as Monday • 4pm: Local News Sport Weather followed by Death Notices.

• 4.10pm to 5pm: Feel Good Friday with Joe Bambrick.

• 5pm to 7pm: Friday Sport. Two hours of the latest local sports news with interviews and comment from a number of local guests and contributors with Aidan Raftery.

Joe Bambrick, Flin Kane, Seamus Duke, Bernie Kearney, Martina Dockery and Mike Nolan pictured at the RosFM studio in Roscommon. Pic: Mick McCormack

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The ‘Art of Caring’ at South Roscommon FRC < DAN DOONER

The South Roscommon Family Resource Centre, located at Castle View in Roscommon town, is home to the Roscommon Young Carers Project, led by youth worker Faye Hayden and funded by Tusla and Healthy Ireland.

Using grants from the Irish Youth Foundation, the National Lottery and the Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB), the project has been running its ‘Art of Caring’ programme for the past year.

The project supports over 50 young people in the region, ranging in ages from 8 to 18, who fulfil a caring role at home for someone who has an illness, disability, or other health condition including mental health challenges. This is often a parent, grandparent or sibling but can be anyone in the family or extended family.

While many of the project’s activities have taken place via Zoom, the young carers

Young carers pictured with Aisling Corcoran (Bloom Art Project) and Faye Hayden (youth worker) at South Roscommon FRC as part of the ‘Art of Caring’ programme.

have managed to hold inperson sessions with groups such as Roscommon Music Generation, Skywatcher Technology, and crafting with local business, Hullabaloo.

In the past week, many of the young carers came together to take part in an art camp, which led to the

Very best wishes to Roscommon native, Michael Connolly, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a party in London! Pic courtesy of Michael’s daughter Tara.

Roscommon writer, Seamus Dockery, pictured with copies of his new book ‘Smile A While’, which is available at local Hospice shops and stores across the county priced at €10. All proceeds from the sale of the publication, which contains 40 poems and two short stories, will go to Mayo Roscommon Hospice.

creation of colourful murals on the walls of St. Coman’s Primary School in Roscommon town.

The theme of the murals was the importance of caring for each other and for ourselves and the project was delivered

by Fiona Brady and Aisling Corcoran from Bloom Art Project, who have been focus-

ing on art for mental health with the young carers through in-person and online classes.

The young carers have now participated in a number of classes including Creative Writing, Virtual Reality, Music Production, Song Writing, Textiles, Animation, Manga, and Photography. The programme is aimed at giving young carers locally some respite and fun, free from the additional responsibilities at home. It is also aimed at building practical skills in the arts and developing ways to identify self-care tools in order to boost mental health and wellbeing.

To find out more about the Roscommon Young Carers Project, join the project as a young carer, or to volunteer or donate to the group’s activities, you can get in touch through the group’s Facebook page: ‘Roscommon Young Carers Project’, via email youngcarersproject.frc@ vitahouse.org or call Faye Hayden on 089-2388297.

Art of Caring’ mural at St. Coman’s Primary School in Roscommon town.

Art of Caring’ mural at St. Coman’s Primary School in Roscommon town.

Musical start to Arts Centre’s autumn programme Live performances are back at Roscommon Arts Centre from September with a select programme of music, literary events and theatre in the pipeline to see you through the dark evenings.

While the gallery space at the centre has been open since May with exhibitions happening therein, the performance programme is only now getting back underway as the centre looks forward to re-opening and welcoming audiences back to the venue.

September 1st sees the launch of the autumn/ winter programme with a much anticipated new Music Network collaboration featuring vocalist Iarla Ó Lionáird, harpist and sound artist Úna Monaghan, and cellist Kevin Murphy.

Renowned vocalist and member of supergroup The Gloaming, Iarla Ó Lionáird is one of Ireland’s most distinctive voices.

A master of the Sean Nós singing tradition, his will-

ingness to embrace and develop new ideas while guiding songs along gorgeous musical pathways distinguishes him as a true pioneer. Úna Monaghan is a highly respected harper and sound artist, who mines her degree in astrophysics for musical inspiration and constantly challenges the boundaries of her instrument using electronic technologies.

Slow Moving Clouds’ cellist Kevin Murphy is a skilled collaborator who has been the inspiration behind many imaginative projects, including Teac Damhsa’s ‘Swan Lake’ which wowed audience at the arts centre in 2018, will join Monaghan and Ó Lionáird in what promises to be a truly memorable series of performances.

Music Network has commissioned the trio to write a new work collectively which will be premiered as part of the concert programme.

Under current restrictions,

September 1st sees the launch of the autumn/winter programme with a much anticipated new Music Network collaboration featuring vocalist Iarla Ó Lionáird, harpist and sound artist Úna Monaghan, and cellist Kevin Murphy

capacity is very limited and so early/advance booking is highly recommended.

Last summer, the arts centre introduced a num-

ber of new protocols to ensure the safety of patrons attending live events which were well received by the public and these will continue

to be utilised for the foreseeable future at the centre. Booking: www. roscommonartscentre.ie or via telephone at: 0906625824.

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New Meals on Wheels service available in your area from The Melting Pot Roscommon

Mark McGinley (Project Manager with MVS Construction) pictured with Mayo Roscommon Hospice CEO Martina Jennings at Roscommon Hospice recently.

Finishing touches underway at Roscommon Hospice ahead of October launch date Tours of the Hospice open to the public < DAN DOONER

Following an uncertain start to the year for the construction industry, MVS Construction are in the process of putting the finishing touches to the new Roscommon Hospice building, which is due to launch this October.

The construction of the new Hospice has taken fifteen months to complete and a total of 400 tradespeople have worked on the project.

The eight-bedroomed facility, described by architect John O’Neill of O’Neill O’Malley Architecture as a ‘cousin’ of Mayo Hospice, sits on a three-acre fully landscaped site on Hannon’s field in Roscommon town.

Mayo Roscommon Hospice CEO Martina Jennings expressed her delight this week.

“With the stop-start year we’ve had, I’m delighted that our new Hospice has been delivered on time. I’m thrilled to be able to finally give the people of Roscommon this much needed facility, which has created significant employment throughout the course of the build, and will provide further jobs when it is opened,” he said.

Architect John O’Neill said the new Hospice would be centred around patient care.

“Patients always come first, so it’s important that the Hospice is seen as a home-from-home. To achieve this, the building is designed to have a more domestic feel rather than clinical or institutional. Families will be made to feel at home when they come here,” he said.

MVS Construction, who also built Mayo Hospice, overcame various obstacles during the build, including the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit and Project Manager, Mark McGinley said the finishing touches are now being applied.

“We operated a strict Covid policy where all operatives signed in at the site office on arrival every day for contact tracing purposes. With Covid restrictions in place, we had to manage bodies on site very carefully.

“Brexit also brought its own challenges. Ahead of the 31st of December, we placed a large order for a number of UK-based products such as floor finishes, wall tiling, wall cladding, furniture materials and clinical sanitary-ware and stored them off site until we needed them.

“The finishing touches are now being made to the Hospice and we’re delighted with how the team pulled together to deliver this state-of-the-art Hospice on time,” he said.

The new facility will be open for public tours from September 14th to 17th with full Covid-19 guidelines in place. To arrange a tour, members of the public can contact Sinead O’Malley on 094-9388666 or sinead@hospice.ie by next Wednesday (September 1st).

The team from The Melting Pot Roscommon are delighted to be able to offer their new ‘Dinner4U’ meal delivery service, delivering hot, nutritious dinners to people in areas of Roscommon where an existing service is not available.

Our meals are prepared each morning by our chef Philip Gordon with locally sourced, fresh ingredients, and each dinner costs only €7 (including delivery). Menus are prepared a week in advance. We offer one meal option Monday to Thursday, and on Fridays we offer two options, one of which is fish. You can order dinner once a week, twice a week or even five days a week – whichever suits you best.

We are currently delivering to Athleague, Ballaghaderreen, Balliinlough, Ballinagare, Ballyforan, Ballyleague, Castlerea, Creggs , Curraghboy, Fourmilehouse, Kilbride, Kilrooskey, Kilteevan, Knockcroghery, Mount Talbot, Lanesboro, Lecarrow, Rahara, Roscommon town and Tulsk. Our drivers – Kevin, Mattie and Edmond – carry ID and our delivery van/minibus has our Dinner4U logo displayed.

If you would like more information or would like to check if we can deliver to you or someone you know who would benefit from this service, please call Monica on 083-8072959 or email meltingpotmanager@outlook.com. Eircodes are required for all clients.

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FRANK BRANDON Last weekend was an emotional rollercoaster!

FRANK BRANDON’S

Our man Frank on finally getting to see granddaughter Riley for the first time, the relocation of the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival, and the loss of the GAA discount for OAPs…

It’s Monday afternoon, and after a busy morning mowing the lawn and doing a few bits around the garden, I find myself writing this piece while reflecting on a weekend that taxed my emotions in every possible way.

Friday morning saw Carol and I hit for Dublin to visit our daughter Lisa and granddaughter Riley. It was our first time seeing her since she had fairly major surgery a few weeks ago, and it is with great delight and a great sense of happiness that we can tell you she is progressing very well. Hopefully in time, she will be a perfectly healthy young girl. All the prayers said for her by so many people are certainly working, but don’t forget her yet as there is still a long road ahead. However it’s a road that looks as if it may reach a positive destination.

Bright and early Saturday morning, Lisa, Carol and I headed for the RDS, where our other daughter Tara was jumping in the National Amateurs finals. As it was my first ever time there, I have to say I was hugely impressed with the sheer size of the place, and the size and quality of the jumping arena. While Carol

had jumped and won there some years ago as a very young pony rider, the only time I’d ever seen the main arena was when I watched the Aga Khan trophy, and it is some place.

It was so exciting to have our daughter jumping there, and even better when she had a superb clear round to qualify for the jump-off. She eventually finished ninth out of thirty finalists, and to put her achievement into perspective, there were six qualifiers held around the country to try to get to the RDS with up to a hundred horses in each, and only five places from each one. This meant that there were between five and six hundred horses vying to get there, so to finish ninth overall was fantastic.

Anyway, it was now time to turn the ‘08 Passat around and head back west, because at 5 pm on Saturday evening, Creggs were playing their opening Intermediate Football Championship match, against Shannon Gaels in Fuerty. And so, off I set back along the M6 Motorway in plenty of time to make sure I would be there for the throw in.

Now, all my family think I am descended from the snail family when it comes to my driving, and practically everything with an engine passes me out on the motorway. But on Saturday, I could not get over the number of English registered cars that passed me on the way home. The pandemic had pretty much put paid to all of the overseas traffic, but on the evidence of that journey, the English visitors are back. That has to be a welcome boost to our Irish economy.

Anyway, the Passat brought us safely to our destination and after what

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The RDS

can only be described as a doughty battle, our lads triumphed by a fivepoint margin and I headed home, looking forward to a few pints and a chat about the match. However, it was then our day took a big downer.

When we got home, we found a large amount of criminal damage had taken place at the yard, with the horse walker demolished and other bits and pieces missing.

It’s hard to figure out the mentality of the person(s) who did so much damage to the walker, which was only of any use if in exactly the place it was situated. The lock and chain on the gate had to be cut to gain access, but of course no trace of it has been found.

Anyway, the Gardaí are investigating,

Cabo Roig matchmaking: You heard it here first!

If you know me, you’d have to admit I’m not one to blow my own trumpet – mainly because I don’t have much reason to – but this week, I am proud to remind you all of a major scoop I brought to you a few weeks ago, which you first read about in the pages of the Roscommon People.

I told you that one of my very (un)reliable sources had news that the international Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking festival was taking place this year in the Spanish

seaside resort of Cabo Roig, and the man himself, Willie Daly, was heading over there for the duration of the festival. This week, at least three weeks after my revelations, all the national papers are carrying the story as if it is hot off the press, but if you followed my advice about booking your flights and accommodation and going to Cabo Roig to find a bit of romance, you should’ve stolen a march on all the readers of the so-called big papers. Remember

you read about it first, right here, in the Roscommon People!

Talking of the People, one of the paper’s regular readers is Martin Walsh from Gortaganny, and it was my pleasure and privilege to meet and have a chat with him last week about Dermot Earley, football, country music, Michael Commins, and many other topics. I just want to say hello to him before I go. I mean, I’m not actually going anywhere, but hello Martin, it was great to meet you!

and all I can say is that I hope the lowlife responsible for such wanton destruction is proud.

Saturday night came and went, and I managed to have a couple of quiet pints, talk about the match and give my verdict on what was a mixed enough performance. On Sunday morning, we got the news we’d been awaiting for more than a week.

The previous Thursday, our son Mark and his wife Aoife had been blessed with the arrival of their first baby girl, Poppy. However, because nothing ever seems to be simple in our family (except maybe me), they too had complications. Aoife got hit by an infection and Poppy had to spend ten days in the Special

Care Unit. Both of them had shown good progress over the weekend, but nonetheless, it was a huge, although very welcome surprise, to hear they were getting home.

So, once again, the ‘08 Passat was polished and shone, and off we went to Galway. Thankfully, all worked out perfectly. They both got home, all the grandparents were there to meet them, and hopefully life will be smoother for them from here on in. As for us, the period of the pandemic saw me retire from work, reach the big 70, have two of our own children get married and also saw the arrival of two new grandchildren into our lives. So, despite all the upheaval and stress, it wasn’t that bad at all.

Finally for this week ....

One of the great benefits of growing old was, amongst other things, the 50 percent discount we were entitled to when paying into GAA matches. Sadly, the pandemic seems to have done away with that practice, as when I bought my tickets online for the Creggs v Shannon Gaels match, there was no place that I could see where the poor old pensioners’ discount was mentioned.

Now I know it was only a deficit of a fiver, but when you rely on the Old Age Pension, a fiver is a fair bit. I, for one, feel the GAA could have left it there for the benefit of the few of us that are left who are still able to go to the games.

Willie Daly is off to Cabo Roig.

‘Till next week, bye for now

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NewsPeople newsbriefs Tours of new Roscommon Hospice building

Mayo Roscommon Hospice invite you to a tour of the new Roscommon Hospice building on one of the following dates: 14th, 15th 16th or 17th September. Tours from 12 pm-5 pm.

It is important to let us know by September 7th what date and time suits you and/or your group so that we can ensure adherence to Covid-19 restrictions while on site.

Contact 094-9388666: email Sinead@hospice.ie or text 087-7384310.

Roscommon Mobile Library

Roscommon Mobile Library will be in Strokestown for browsing and returns on Thursday, September 9th, and Thursday, September 23rd, from 11 am-3.30 pm on the main street opposite the library.

The library will be in Ballaghaderreen for browsing and returns on Wednesday weekly for September and October, starting Wednesday, September 1st, from 11 am-3.30 pm in the car park at the Cathedral.

Roscommon Mobile Library will be in Elphin for browsing and returns on Thursday, September 2nd, and Thursday, September 30th, from 11 am-3.30 pm on the main street opposite the library.

Property-marking event in Kilbride

A property-marking event took place recently in Kilbride Community Centre car park. The event was in association with Kilbride Community Alert and the Crime Prevention Unit of An Garda Siochána.

In attendance was local Community Garda John O’Connor, Sgt. Ronan O’Meara and Inspector David Cryan.

There were all kinds of items brought to be marked, including farm trailers, lawn mowers, bicycles, and streamers, all marked with the owners unique identification code. The Gardaí advised the owners to photograph their items and keep them in a safe file.

All vehicles were lined up with social distancing observed. This event is available to all areas by contacting the Crime Prevention Unit at Roscommon Garda Station on 090-6638300. If your property is stolen, it can be identified by you unique code. People are encouraged to use this free service in the fight against crime.

Sunday Gospel Reflection Sunday, August 29th Today’s Gospel casts Jesus in a prophetic light as one having authority to interpret God’s law.

Jesus’ quotation from Isaiah today is ironic (see Isaiah 29:13). In observing the law, the Pharisees honour God by ensuring that nothing unclean passes their lips. In this, however, they’ve turned the law inside out, making it a matter of simply performing certain external actions.

The gift of the law, which we hear God giving to Israel in today’s First Reading, is fulfilled in Jesus’ Gospel, which shows us the law’s true meaning and purpose (see Matthew 5:17).

The law, fulfilled in the Gospel, is meant to form our hearts, to make us pure, able to live in the Lord’s presence. The law was given that we might live and enter into the inheritance promised to us – the kingdom of God, eternal life.

Israel, by its observance of the law, was meant to be an example to surrounding nations. As James tells us in today’s Epistle, the Gospel was given to us that we might have new birth by the Word of truth. By living the Word we’ve received, we’re to be examples of God’s wisdom to those around us, the “first fruits” of a new humanity. This means we must be “doers” of the Word, not merely hearers of it. As we sing in today’s Psalm and hear again in today’s Epistle, we must work for justice, taking care of our brothers and sisters and living by the truth God has placed in our hearts.

The Word given to us is a perfect gift. We should not add to it through vain and needless devotions. Nor should we subtract from it by picking and choosing which of His laws to honour.

“Hear me,” Jesus says in today’s Gospel. Today, we’re called to examine our relationship to God’s law. Is the practice of our religion a pure listening to Jesus, a humble welcoming of the Word planted in us and able to save our souls? Or are we only paying lip service?

- Scott Hahn PhD, salvationhistory.com (courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

Who’s saying what on Tweet Street ...

Paul Healy’s take on top tweets!

Richard Chambers @newschambers That is an astonishing team of hurlers.

The bar has been raised again.

Untouchable in the modern era.

Comhgairdeas! #Limerick -Richard pretty much sums it up for the nation as Limerick hurlers romp to backto-back All-Ireland senior titles Claire Kerrane TD @ClaireKerrane

Jim Mc Carthy @ChartHouseJim So tonight a guest complained, she was not happy there was too much laughter in the restaurant, I’m lost for words -When this (happy, laughing guests) was noted in Fawlty Towers, Basil commented: “Happy customers? My word…we should have them stuffed!”

Alison Spittle @AlisonSpittle Some children were vaping on the top deck of the bus, the bus driver came upstairs and said “were you smoking?”

The head child said “yeah, now bounce, bossman”. The bus is now parked and

waiting for the police. The child remains unbothered vaping. I need to harness this energy -We are (almost) speechless over this tweet by the Westmeath comedian. Brats!

Daithi @daithigor Just thinking about how so many “working from home articles” were about people who converted their attic/ box room/extension into a home office.

Never much about the five people in an apt trying to share the broken kitchen table.

-A tweet which many people will identify with

What are we all supposed to do now? #LoveIsland -Claire is already missing Love Island... oh well, at least the Late Late Show’s coming back(!)

Shane Beatty @ShaneBeattyNews The Heart of Saturday Night has great music, but the interviews are so, so bad. The questions and editing in particular are awful. Maybe I’m wrong but I’d just stick to the music. #THOSN -The Newstalk journo casts a rather critical eye over some typical saccharine RTE summer output George Hook @ghook Would Trump have done better than Biden on Kabul? This will come to haunt the Democratic party.

-He hasn’t gone away, you know! A rare mention of the controversial old geezer (Hook that is) Louise McSharry @louisemcsharry Face masks are the new hair bobbins. I either have four or none, there is no in between.

-And after the break, the latest from Afghanistan…

Local TD Claire Kerrane is already missing...Love Island!

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MUSINGS

Words of wit and wisdom with MIRIAM KERINS

‘Tis the season to give local businesses an early bonus!

The kids aren’t back behind their desks yet; neither has a uniform been washed, aired nor ironed, but hey – the hard working folks at every Brown Thomas’ store (including neighbouring Galway) are already counting down the days until Santa arrives by opening their iconic Christmas shop last week…and sure why not?

You see, given the restrictions, the lockdowns and all of the other pandemic imposed rules and regulations that led to Covid not just seriously hampering our lives, but also hampering the high street, last Christmas was a complete write-off! A real downer!

I mean, did anyone really buy into that whole ‘we’re having a meaningful Christmas’ stunt that Leo and Micheál tried to pull? No? Me either. I’m someone whose childhood memories of Christmas are, to put it mildly, not good. Therefore, the very second my first child was born, I pledged to go all out and do a fun-filled, festive family affair with all of the trimmings, and I’ve been doing that ever since…except for last year!

To that end (and I know it’s only August), I believe we’re all due a fabulous, frivolous, festive pick-me-up. So, when I heard about BT’s opening,

Karzan Sabah, his wife Shahen Qasm and their eight month old baby Lena who died in tragic car crash last week.

My heartfelt sadness and sincere condolences to those bereaved by recent M6 tragedy My deepest sympathy and condolences go to the family, friends, loved ones and the entire community of all those who tragically lost their lives in last week’s crash on the M6 motorway near Ballinasloe.

I believe Gardaí are, at the time of writing, trying to ascertain exactly what caused the driver of one of the cars to enter the motorway on the wrong side. It has been reported that investigators are hoping those who knew this person can shed some light on his state of mind in a bid to help them establish what may have influenced the reason for his actions.

However, the sad fact remains that four young lives were snuffed out in that one single, tragic and devastating action. Three of the deceased were a beautiful young couple and their infant child, all members of the IrishKurdish community, who’d made a life for themselves in our neighbouring county.

While it may be of little comfort, I know that every single one of our readers will join with me today in expressing my heartfelt sadness and condolences to those bereaved by this incident. As someone whose grandparent was killed in a tragic road traffic incident, I know that nothing will ever fill the void made by such an unspeakable act. However, I do hope and pray that somehow their loved-ones may take a small measure of solace from the fact that the whole of Roscommon is thinking of them, praying for them and mourning them, at this extremely sorrowful time.

May their gentle souls rest in peace.

instead of moaning, I decided to embrace it and go full-on Christmas cliché – even purchasing my first bauble of the year!

Before we go on, let me stress that I don’t shop in BTs for two reasons. One, I can’t afford it, and two, I believe in supporting local-run businesses. That’s why, when I noticed a lovely little Roscommon shop was selling a bone China tree decoration of a Jack Russell dog wearing a Santa hat and scarf, I just couldn’t resist. In fact, I combed the store’s shelves searching for ornaments that represented my other fur-babies’ breeds, but

sadly there weren’t any. This, the shop owner and ‘artisan ornament creator’ told me, was a ‘one off’ design, modelled on her own little Jacker!

But I didn’t stop there. Oh no, armed with my ‘it’s way too feckin’ early’ Christmas purchase beautifully wrapped in tissue paper, I headed home and pulled every seasonal spice I could locate at the back of my kitchen press (even those close to their ‘best before’ date) and decided to make festive flapjacks!

I know that many of our lovely readers may be tuttutting at my early Christmas purchase (sure we’ve to get

Halloween out of the way yet!) However, if, like me, you happen to notice a local store selling a few decorations, or a newsagent stocking festive cards or wrapping paper, please do pop in and support them. If you see a small family-run pharmacy stocking designer perfume/aftershave at a discounted price, why not grab some and pop it into a drawer as a pressie for someone?

You see folks, all during the lockdown and the restrictions, these local family-run businesses were the very ones who either remained open, operated ‘click and collect’ or

did ‘dial and deliver’ for us, their customers. And now that we can finally taste and smell a smidgen of festive freedom on the horizon, it’s my belief that we should pay them back!

It’s time to lend our support and give local Roscommon businesses an early bonus – even if that means making just one tiny, very early pre-Christmas purchase – or in my case, a giddy extravagance (my Jacker ornament).

Remember readers – during the lockdown, these retailers had our backs, and now, with ‘normal’ on the horizon, let’s show them that we’ve got theirs.

Roll up, roll up, for the Jolie-Pitt cringe fest!

Another week, and another grizzly batch of celebrity break-ups. However, if you thought the ending to TV’s Line of Duty was bad, you clearly haven’t been keeping up with the closing scenes of the Brad PittAngelina Jolie circus, sorry split.

Here’s the latest! While it’s been five years since they parted, this embattled, yet stinking rich pair are still hashing out the finer details of their divorce, which was made official in 2019, but without finalising who gets custody of their five kids! You see readers, they have six, but only five are minors, and according to reports this week, Jolie claims that three of them ‘had hopes to testify against him (their father) in the ongoing custody battle’.

Now, those of you with enquiring minds (me) would have to ask why this once socalled ‘power couple’ (who seemed to have acquired the Midas touch) didn’t last. You may also wonder what Brad allegedly did to make three of his kids want to ‘testify against him?’

However, having gone through a bitter divorce myself some years ago, I have to say that all of their riches aside, I do feel a certain amount of compassion for the woman who hangs out with bees and the man who once dressed in a chicken costume for fastfood chain El Pollo Loco.

You see, when you’re a complete unknown, you can rant about your ex to your pals. You can even chop the legs off their designer suits and donate their expensive golf clubs to the local charity shop (guilty, but in my defense Judge Judy, it was my credit card that purchased said suits and clubs!). However, when you’re an A-list

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

celeb, your ex has a very public forum on which to try and discredit you. In short, you become like a pair of spoiled brats trying to out-brat each other.

While I do hope Pitt and Jolie bear in mind that they are parents first, prima-donnas last,

and keep the welfare of their children in mind, something tells me their final scenes as a couple will have all the ingredients of a dodgy soap-opera. Roll up, roll up, and secure your front row seat to the cringe-fest folks!

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‘ELLA’S JOURNEY’:

Seriously ill Roscommon girl requires pioneering treatment in the UK

Ella Donlon says a big ‘thank you’ from her hospital bed in Crumlin Children’s Hospital for all the support she has received from everyone near and far.

< DAN DOONER

Over €72,000 has been raised for a seriously ill Roscommon town girl in the hope of sending her to the UK for vital treatment.

15-year-old Ella Donlon, from The Walk, has been in Crumlin Children’s Hospital for over four months now, having been diagnosed with Gastroparesis and related dysmotility and digestive issues.

Ella’s father, James, says Ella can’t eat or drink anything orally and is now reliant on intravenous fluids to give her the nutrition she needs.

Her family have engaged with a leading consultant in the UK in order to get her the treatment she so badly needs.

“The Gastrointestinal consultant in the UK agreed just last Saturday that he would take Ella’s Roscommon town girl Ella (15), pictured with her parents, James Donlon and Martina case on. Our aim now is McGrath. to get her to the UK as sue throughout the body. until recently, Crumlin James says Ella’s quickly as possible,” he Ella has had many difChildren’s Hospital does family are extremely said. ficulties arising from the not have the range of asgrateful for the show of Ella’s illness stems condition, particularly sessments and treatments support from both near from an underlying around hypermobility required in order to and far. health condition called issues, and uses special address her most severe “Ella and the whole Ehlers Danlos Syncrutches, walking sticks, symptoms, which have family have overdrome, a rare disease and a wheelchair to get life-changing implicawhelmed by the support caused by a collagen around. tions. and we want to thank deficiency that results in While her medical Pioneering treatment everyone for their kinddefective connective tis- needs had been met up in the UK has proven ness. People have been successful in a number so good and the response of such cases and Ella’s to this has just been family hope that she too amazing. The good thing will experience a similar is that there is hope for outcome.

Ella and this pioneering A GoFundMe page treatment in the UK has which was created just worked in other cases. last week has already We are just hoping to get received €72,597 in her over there as soon as donations. It is hoped possible,” James said. to reach the target of Donations to help Ella €100,000 in the coming make this life-changing days, and a number of journey to the UK can fundraising events have be made at https:// been planned by local uk.gofundme.com/f/ groups. c49sh-ellas-journey.

Ella Donlon pictured received support from former Dublin manager, Jim Gavin, on a previous visit to Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

Ella and the whole family have overwhelmed by the support and we want to thank everyone for their kindness

REGISTER OF ELECTORS 2022/2023 PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL VOTERS LIST AND POSTAL VOTERS LIST Special Voters List

An elector may apply for entry on the special voters list if they are living in a hospital, nursing home or similar institution and they are unable to go in person to vote at their polling station due to a physical illness or a physical disability which is likely to continue for the duration of the register of electors now being prepared for the period 15th February 2022 to 14th February 2023. For a first time application Part B of the form must be completed by a doctor.

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An elector is normally required to vote in person at a polling station but an elector may apply for entry in the postal voters list if they are likely to be unable to go in person to vote at their polling station at an election or referendum which may be held for the duration of the register of electors now being prepared for the period 15th February 2022 to 14th February 2023. You may be eligible for a postal vote if you are: - An Irish Diplomat serving abroad and his/her spouse or civil partner - A member of An Garda Síochána - A whole-time member of the Defence Forces - Unable to vote at a polling station because of your occupation, service or employment - Participating on a full time basis on an educational course of study at an educational institution in the State - You are in prison as a result of an Order of a Court If you are registered as a postal voter, you may vote by post only. You may not vote at a polling station.

Application forms for the categories listed above may be obtained from and should be returned to the Corporate Services Section, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon F42 VR98, on or before 25th November 2021.

Application forms are also available to download at www.roscommoncoco.ie.

For further information please telephone (090) 6637390 or email regelectors@roscommoncoco.ie.

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CIARAN MULLOOLY On The Back Benches

Time to take our fate in our own hands I have walked the streets of Ballaghaderreen on three or four occasions in recent weeks. It’s becoming a bit of a habit. It’s also bringing back some amazing memories. I don’t believe I’ve walked through the same streets of the town on any great scale since the famous day the cabinet of the Irish Government arrived there and decided to hold a full meeting of State – way back in the days when Bertie Ahern was Taoiseach – and farmers from all over the region came out to protest outside the building that proudly carries the name of one James Dillon.

It was the 19th of January in the year 2000. I was there with my RTE News hat on. It was all a bit chaotic. There were crowd control crash barriers and guards everywhere.

It was billed as an historic move to highlight a new phase of spending in the west of Ireland – the first day on which an Irish cabinet had actually ever sat around a table in such a rural location. There were to be announcements on new jobs and assurances of loads of money for the west.

Liam Scollan was the then Chief Executive of the Western Development Commission. He was more than animated about a 13.6 billion pounds investment plan for the region. I interviewed him on the day. He was optimistic – but cautious too. “We have a relatively short time to get things right. We have never had it so good in terms of the amount of EU and Government investment, the buoyancy of the economy and the readiness of investors to come to the west” he said, before adding with some caution, “however, there is no guarantee that such good times will last forever, and that is why it is crucial that targets and timescales are set for the delivery of the main economic and social programmes in the region”.

When he uttered those words, I doubt if Liam could ever have known the calamitous fall from grace that was coming for the same Irish economy, and indeed for some of its European counterparts. It is truly unbelievable that within six or seven short years, the European central bank was in here running the country – a painful episode in Irish history that sent us all into a tailspin for nearly a decade and was brought so sharply back into focus again with the latest series of ‘Reeling in the Years’ on TV. I have very clear memories of the big cars of the cabinet ministers arriving in ‘Bal’ on that day in 2000. I also remember the huge media presence, including watching Una Claffey – the then RTE political correspondent, in full flow. After that, for some strange reason, it was all a bit of a blur. The day itself more or less petered out. The farmers made their point about prices and their industry’s decline, we all did our reports, and the last thing I remember was a very late-night sojourn in the home of one Michael McCormack (Ballaghaderreen’s answer to Lord Lichfield) where the aforementioned Liam Scollan re-emerged at a rather unearthly hour to entertain us with his musical skills on the box. It was a fitting end to an historic day.

Given those unique circumstances of 2000, the reason for my recent walks around Ballaghaderreen couldn’t be more contrasting or so starkly indicative of a very different era. This time, I was there to meet Pat Towey and members of the hugely successful Ballaghaderreen Men’s Shed group – and I had decided to bring some of Bal’s newest inhabitants along for a visit.

The Men’s Shed is located in the tiny streets behind what was Durkin’s Hotel. It really is a sight to behold. All over the country, men’s groups are meeting on a weekly basis in centres like this for a cup of tea and a sociable chat, but I doubt if any of them enjoy the grand scale of facilities that the Ballaghaderreen men have now put together. It’s an absolute credit to them.

For starters, the shed is on not one, but two floors. On the ground, we were lucky enough to view the finest array of wood cutting and other workshop machinery that is to be found anywhere in a shed in the country. Local wood sculptor Willie Creighton gave a 5-star demonstration. Upstairs, there is an impressive computer suite area, a pool table, a very large TV, a kitchenette and a number of smaller 1:1 rooms where members can get support and assistance for whatever they need.

Some of the Syrian men Ciaran is working with as part of his new community development role are pictured here watching a wood-turning demonstration with master craftsman Willie Creighton at Ballaghaderreen Men’s Shed.

My guests were members of the Syrian community who now live at the EROC centre in the old Abbeyfield Hotel on the Sligo road. I have been working closely with this group since I took up a new position with Roscommon LEADER Partnership in recent months. From the moment I mentioned carpentry and the possibility of a visit to the local shed, there were hands in the air and much enthusiasm was evident.

The walk into town from the hotel was swift and enjoyable. The welcome that awaited us at the shed was outstanding – local men of all ages and backgrounds rolling out the red carpet for a group of visitors who have been through their own quite incredible journey over the last few years.

Sitting upstairs and drinking tea with men from both groups was a real breath of fresh air for me. There was an immediate appreciation from the locals of the sort of ordeal many of the visitors had been through in their own homeland of Damascus and elsewhere.

In return, there was a real admiration from the Syrian community of the fantastic scale of the facility that has been put in place in the shed. Most of the visiting men were so keen on the visit that they soon resorted to their phones to show a little of their own background at home, and within minutes we were hearing tales of their lives at home as carpenters, tilers,

joiners, plasterers and many other professions before conflict and war changed their fate.

Even with broken English, the conversation levels were engaging too. I was immediately struck by the empathy of the men from the shed in Ballaghaderreen for the plight of their visitors. They were so keen to hear of the circumstances by which the Syrian men had come here, how they had been separated from their families, and to find out too how they could help them try and get back to some sort of normality.

The Syrian men spoke of their huge desire to get back to work in the professions they were qualified and experienced in. They talked about wanting to bring normality to their family, live in their own homes, earn a living, and perhaps even return to their native land some day.

The longer the visit went on, the greater my appreciation grew of the reason why there were so many plaques and awards adorning the walls of the men’s shed in Ballaghaderreen. Here was a group of middle-aged men (and older) not only showing a welcome for their foreign visitors, but embracing their own life stories, quietly investigating where they had come from and who they had left behind, and then offering the hand of friendship to their visitors. “We go for a regular walk every week – you will have to join us” one of the men said before we left, adding that the visitors “will have to come back to see us here again soon”.

To test that promise, I called back on another day on my own to see if that hand of friendship was still extended – and found nothing but friendship and goodwill, for which I was very grateful.

In recent years Ballaghaderreen Men’s Shed has been a worthy recipient of a Pride of Place national award, in recognition of this sort of basic decency and camaraderie. I know the town has been through tough times since the days of that cabinet meeting in the early noughties. Jobs have been lost, shops have closed – and factories too – but there’s still a great sense of community to the place, and there’s an optimism about proposed new developments, new facilities and new challenges. These people have what it takes to bounce back and I have no doubt they will.

It would be remiss of me to finish without a word about the Ballaghaderreen Community Park. After another walk through the town in recent weeks, I was with the Syrian men when they mixed with locals for a game of soccer at this beautiful sports facility. The place was in immaculate condition. The surfaces are really top class and, with the fantastic buildings also in place, it is clear that it’s not just the men’s shed committee who pull together and work towards a better community in Ballaghaderreen.

While others sit around and whinge about a lack of investment and poor supports, communities like this one obviously get up from their backsides and take their own fate in their hands – raising the money, doing the paperwork and building a better town. What they have done is a total credit to them – and, at a time of such cynicism in some corners, they really should take a bow. Well done Ballaghaderreen!

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€100,000 raised for Kurdish family who died in Ballinasloe crash < DAN DOONER

As of yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon, over €97,000 had been raised to repatriate the Kurdish family of three who lost their lives in a crash on the M6 near Pooleboy, Ballinasloe on Thursday last.

Karzan Ahmed, his wife Shahen Qasm and their 9-month-old daughter Lina were tragically killed when the car in which they were travelling collided head-on with a vehicle travelling on the wrong side of the motorway shortly after 7.30 pm on Thursday, August 19th.

The driver of the other vehicle, who was named as Polish national Jonasz Adam Lach, was also killed in the collision while a female driver from Galway narrowly avoided serious injury when her car was struck by debris.

It has been reported that Mr. Lach, who was living in Portumna, had suffered with mental health issues and had been before the courts due to

dangerous driving.

A friend of Karzan Ahmed, John Carey, established a GoFundMe page on Monday night with a target of €40,000 aimed at repatriating the family back to Erbil in the Kurdish region of Iraq where they can be near loved ones. The fundraiser had raised €97, 652 by Wednesday afternoon.

Mr. Carey posted: “On Thursday, the 19th of August, a light was extinguished from so many lives. Our friend and colleague Karzan, along with his wife Shahen and their 9-month-old baby Lina were cruelly taken from the world. We were all left devastated, heartbroken and confused by such a senseless loss.

“Their lives were only just beginning, with Karzan having just submitted his PhD thesis, secured a new job, and of course the unbridled joy of Lina being born. They were so happy. They only small comfort we have is knowing that they are

Karzan Ahmed, his wife Shahen Qasm and their 9-month-old daughter Lina were tragically killed in a road traffic collision on the M6 near Pooleboy, Ballinasloe on Thursday, August 19th.

still together”.

Meanwhile, Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information on the fatal

road traffic collision. They are appealing to any road users who may have camera footage and were trav-

elling on the M6 at Pooleboy, Ballinasloe, between 7.20 pm and 7.50 pm on August 19th to make this

footage available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda Sta-

tion on 090-9631890, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666111 or any Garda Station.

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President Joe Biden

It’s been a GOOD week for…

Lucky lotto players, with two separate one million euro Euromillions wins, one in Dublin and one in Waterford Oran footballers, who began life in the senior club championship with a remarkable nine-point win over defending champions, St. Brigid’s Limerick hurlers, who confirmed their status as one of the finest teams of recent decades when they won the All-Ireland senior hurling title in spectacular style on Sunday

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Cork hurlers, who were completely overrun by a rampant Limerick in Sunday’s All-Ireland Senior Hurling final President Joe Biden, as criticism of his approach to the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan continued

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A Belgian woman, who has been banned from visiting a chimpanzee at a zoo in Belgium after striking up a relationship which she said had developed into ‘an affair’

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Claudia Maria Schiffer (German model, actress, and fashion designer, 51 on Wednesday)

Macaulay Culkin, an American actor, famous for his role in the Home Alone movies (41 on Thursday)

Timothy Walter Burton (American film director, producer, writer, and artist known for his gothic fantasy and horror films such as Beetlejuice, 63 on Wednesday)

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Frenchpark man and young family stranded in Vietnam < DAN DOONER

A Frenchpark man and his young family are unable to leave Vietnam as his recently born daughter does not have the correct documents.

James Burke (25)

has appealed to the Department of Affairs to provide emergency, temporary documentation.

Speaking to the Roscommon People this week, James, who had been working as

James Burke, Meghan Bartok, and their baby daughter Claire pictured in Ho Chi Minh City.

an English teacher in Ho Chi Minh City, says the Vietnamese Government have introduced a strict Covid lockdown in response to a recent increase in cases.

“It’s called Directive 16 and people were only supposed to leave their homes once a week for shopping.

Starting this week, nobody will be allowed to leave their homes at all for a period of 14 days,” he said.

James lives with his fiancé Meghan, who hails from the United States and their young daughter, Claire, who was born in Vietnam last March.

“I have only left the house once since June for the AstraZeneca vaccine while Meghan has only to get her passport renewed.

Both of those trips were quite close to our house.

“My biggest fear is that we will run out of water and that we will be down to boiling the kettle,” he said.

The mental and physical toll has been exhausting, James says, and the young family now faces an anxious wait over the next few weeks for restrictions to be lifted in Vietnam.

Friends of the couple have recently set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds in order to help with relocation costs for the young family.

So far, over €2,000 have been raised in order to help the family relocate to Ireland.

Donations can be made at https://ie.gofundme. com/f/help-sweet-babyclaire-and-her-parents.

James Burke, Meghan Bartok, and their baby daughter Claire pictured in Ho Chi Minh City.

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Returning to school: Help them deal with Covid imposed challenges < MIRIAM KERINS

According to research carried out by psychologists at Perspectives Ireland, it was found that transition year students, particularly those who’ve had only two terms of ‘in-school exposure’ over the past 18 months, may be experiencing a ‘signifi-

cant loss of connection’.

However, it’s probably safe to assume that this feeling is not just being experienced by TY teens, rather it’s also likely that many other secondary school students are also feeling the effects of the pandemic and its imposed restrictions. Remember parents, while the past 18 months have seriously affected your child’s support systems, it’s also likely that they - if they’re feeling vulnerable may also believe some of them have been eroded altogether.

With that in mind, for what it’s worth as a doting grandmother to a 14-year-old who is about to enter third year, here are my thoughts on the situation.

The pandemic, the lockdown and the resulting restrictions make for an unprecedented situation that has affected everyone’s lives. However, as restrictions are being slowly lifted, and while everyone’s experiences will be different, the fact is your child may still have to face many challenges as a result. While the majority of

kids have been remarkable and navigated the changes in their circumstances beautifully, it’s likely that some may be dealing with things differently.

Please remember that some kids may have had to deal with situations at home, ranging from parents losing their incomes or perhaps a loved one passing away during the restrictions. Some may be worrying about sick relatives or friends and some may have experienced insecurities regarding their home life. All of the above could lead to some students’ relationships with pals and teachers becoming strained, or worse, deteriorating altogether.

With that in mind, please reassure them that they are not alone and understand that they are grieving as opposed to acting out. Speak to your family doctor about getting them some help to deal with their loss, which is not just emotional – it’s also likely to affect them both physically and socially.

Remember parents: it is likely that teenagers who once felt

very safe and secure in their home life and in their school life may now be feeling very uncertain or experiencing a loss of confidence. This may be especially evident in those who could have witnessed you, their once happy, united parents, arguing as you struggled to manage what has been a national crisis for the country, but a very personal one for you.

In addition, many children may also be feeling concerned about the way in which their school and their teachers are both dealing with, and are implementing safety measures around the virus. This could serve to compound their distress.

If it’s the former, chat with them and reassure them that all is well within their family unit, and seek the help of a medical professional if necessary. If it’s the latter, contact the school today and ask the principal or your child’s favourite teacher to do a Zoom call with them to answer any questions they may have.

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Teaching your kids some ‘stay safe’ tips! < MIRIAM KERINS

Every Roscommon parent and guardian knows that sending their little one off to school for the first time can ignite all manner of emotions. Personally, I remember morphing into an Irish mammy who suddenly displayed multiple personalities ranging from being heartbroken that my babies were growing up, to being delighted to have a few hours to call my own.

However, there was always one single emotion that plagued me on a daily basis when both my girls were out of my sight and that was fear. I was worried sick about their personal safety and decided to teach them ways in which they could protect themselves. Here are my top tips: On a daily basis, tell your child how important it is that they should never, ever go off with anyone, or be picked up from school by anyone (even someone they know) unless you’ve told them beforehand that it is Ok. Reassure your child that while the majority of people/strangers are good and safe to talk to, unfortunately some have problems and issues and are not trustworthy, and because you love them, it’s your job to keep them safe.

Let your child know that they too are also in charge of their personal safety.

Tell them that they, and they alone, are the boss of their own body, and if they feel unsafe or uncomfortable around someone (even someone they know), assure them that they can come to you to talk about it.

Talk to them about uncomfortable feelings, but make sure you don’t frighten or over-burden them. Every parent knows their own child, and if your little darling is the anxious sort, then consider asking them what type of things make them feel uncomfortable and perhaps move on

from there by asking them how they feel now, gently moving back to what makes them feel ill at ease.

Give them steps to safety: Tell them to loudly shout “No”! To run away! To find a trusted adult, and, while I’m not demonising men/dads, my example to my girls was always to run to a mammy who has kids with her.

Make your kids aware that Gardaí have been warning all parents and their children about the dangers associated with eating ‘cannabis’ sweets. Packaged in brightly coloured, cartoon-like wrappings designed to look attractive to kids, these ‘sweets’ usually contain around a 500mg dose of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Tell your kids that this is a psychoactive compound, something that could change the way they think, or make them see and feel things that aren’t there, and if they eat these sweets, they could potentially become very ill. In short, while not frightening them, gently tell them about the six children, all under the age of ten years who mistakenly ate these ‘jellies’, got very sick and were rushed to the children’s Hospital in Temple Street, Dublin.

By all means put your child’s name inside their jumpers and jackets, their lunch boxes and their books, but keeping ‘stranger danger’ in mind, please think twice about personalising the outside of your child’s schoolbag. While this may seem cute and make life a lot easier when their bag is hidden in a sea of look-a-like designs, the sad fact is that a stranger or predator could use your child’s name to pretend they know them. As we all know, young children and teens tend to respond when they hear their names being called out, and as such there is a potential for bad things to happen.

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Roscommon native wins €20,000 Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Award Roscommon native Mark Kirwan and partner Aisling Kirwan, co-founders of Positive Carbon, have won a place on Social Entrepreneurs Ireland’s Impact Awards programme and secured €20,000 in unrestricted funding for their organisation. Positive Carbon provides commercial kitchens with food waste monitoring technology to allow them to reduce their food waste, save thousands on food bills, and reach their sustainability goals.

The SEI Impact Programme is a nine-month accelerator programme that identifies high-potential social entrepreneurs and supports them through significant funding and mentoring, as well as providing access to a network of support. Impact awardees receive training in areas such as fundraising, governance, leadership, and storytelling. The 2021 programme attracted more than 110 applications from all corners of Ireland, with Positive Carbon being one of

the five organisations to successfully pitch for a place and secure an equal share of the €100,000 funding available.

In Ireland, an estimated one million tonnes of food goes to waste each year. The food service sector is responsible for approximately 250,000 tonnes of food waste, costing €300 million to the industry per annum and resulting in 875,000 tonnes of CO2. Positive Carbon’s product is a fully-automated waste monitoring system that tracks and logs all of a business’s food waste using AI and specialised tech to give staff full understanding of what, and how much, they are throwing away.

Speaking about the SEI Impact Award win, Mr. Kirwan said: “Positive Carbon is excited to be part of an ever-growing community of social entrepreneurs working towards fighting social problems in Ireland and abroad”.

Commenting, CEO of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Tim Grif-

fiths said: “As we continue to live through these extraordinary and challenging times, it is truly heartening to see so many people stepping up and sharing their ideas to tackle social problems. I’d like to thank everyone who applied to the SEI this year and extend my congratulations to Positive Carbon and all our incredible Impact Awardees who are already making such a difference across Ireland”.

Since its foundation in 2004, Social Entrepreneurs Ireland has supported more than 400 social entrepreneurs across the country to move from idea to action and develop solutions that are transforming Ireland’s approach social problems. Alumni of SEI include AsIAm, FoodCloud, Grow Remote, JumpAgrade, Ó Cualann Cohousing Alliance and The Shona Project.

For more information on this year’s Impact Awardees and the work of SEI, visit socialentrepreneurs.ie.

Pictured with Tim Griffiths, CEO of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, are Mark Kirwan and Aisling Kirwan, cofounders of Positive Carbon.

Mee’s Daybreak donates €1,000 to St. Mary’s National School Inver Mee’s Daybreak in Knockcroghery has donated €1,000 towards St. Mary’s National School in Knockcroghery as part of Inver’s ‘Leading Lights’ initiative! The donation will provide funding for the ‘Sunflower Room’, which cares for and teaches children with special needs.

Mee’s Daybreak in Knockcroghery are one of Inver’s newest forecourt partners, and what better way to start their partnership than giving back to the local community.

The donation was truly appreciated by staff and pupils at Knockcroghery National School, and will contribute to the success of the ‘Sunflower Room’, which is a wonderful initiative that will benefit many children.

Pat and Luke of Inver Mee’s Daybreak in Knockcroghery, pictured with staff and pupils of St. Mary’s National School, Knockcroghery.

Triest Press to open new premises in Castlerea Roscommon town based social enterprise, Triest Press, is set to open its doors in Castlerea next month, creating six new jobs in the town.

Triest Press has been in operation for over 30 years in the county town, supporting more than 50 people with intellectual disabilities in gaining meaningful work experience and skills training in the last five years alone.

The award-winning print and design studio, through the support of Pobal’s Dormant Accounts Fund, will now increase its footprint in the county with the launch of its new premises in Castlerea on September 17th at 12 pm. Its mission is to promote the social and economic wellbeing of the town while providing a first-class design and print service.

Manager Noel Strange said: “Social enterprise is an integral part of the fabric of communities across Ireland. By using business skills and strategic thinking to drive our mission to support both people and planet, we can create real employ-

ment roles for people that don’t always have the same opportunities as the rest of us. Throughout the pandemic, we have all been reminded of the value of a strong community and Castlerea has one of the strongest community spirits, I’ve ever seen. We’re excited to be able to offer our service to the people of Castlerea and to add to a growing economy there”.

With the opening of Triest Press Castlerea also comes the provision of six new jobs to the area, four of which will be reserved for people with intellectual disabilities.

Triest Press also offer a wide range of printed products such as, business, memorial and wedding stationary, large prints, t-shirts, mugs, and other promotional goods as well as a bespoke design service.

One such project was the recent publication of children’s book ‘Orla and the Gofaster Stick’

by Orla Keating.

Orla got the idea for the book during the first lockdown, when she walked along the Royal

Canal at Ballinea near Mullingar.

The book tells the story of Orla meeting her friends and family as she walks along the Royal Canal. Orla, described as a reluctant walker by her dad, had to get some exercise every day during lockdown. On the first day she was walking slower than everyone else when her dad found a stick and said: “This stick will help you walk faster”. Orla held the stick over her head and declared: “This is my Gofaster Stick!” This was the moment the Gofaster stick, stuck!

Orla has always had a keen interest in writing and has previously won competitions for her poems and stories. So, when Waterways Ireland announced a writing competition, Orla was ready to go with tales of her ‘gofaster stick’.

After winning the Waterways Ireland competition, Orla had her book designed and published on Amazon and because of its social mission, Orla chose Triest Press to carry out the printing.

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PEOPLE PLATFORM Your say, our say….in everyone’s favourite local newspaper!

Denise Broderick Memorial Run/ Walk this Saturday County Roscommon Hunt comes to an end On behalf of the County Roscommon Hunt committee, I regret to advise that we will not be hunting in the coming season, and have made the decision to wind up County Roscommon Hunt. I wish to sincerely thank all our members, supporters, and particularly the landowners who facilitated our activities by allowing us to cross their lands for over 21 years.

The Hunt was started in the 1998/1999 season and went on to become very successful and pro-

vided many days of enjoyment over the years.

Thanks to Chris Francis who took on the huntsman role following Oliver Walsh’s retirement from County Roscommon Hunt after the 2019 season.

Finally, thanks to the committee and all who helped make the Hunt a success for all involved.

Yours sincerely, Michéal Curley County Roscommon Hunt Chairman

The daughters and family of Denise Broderick, a young Lecarrow mother-of-two who sadly passed away last year following a brief illness, will host a fundraising event in her memory this Saturday, August 28th at 2 pm in the south Roscommon village.

The Denise Broderick Memorial Walk/Run will be a 7/10km fun run/walk in memory of Denise, with proceeds going towards Cancer Care West.

This promises to be a great day out for the entire community and a fitting way in which to remember Denise as the first anniversary of her passing approaches, while also raising much-needed funds for a worthy cause. Those participating are encouraged to wear something purple, Denise’s favourite colour.

Cancer Care West believes no one should have to go through a cancer experience alone and everything the charity does has this vision in mind.

So, skip that cup of coffee next Saturday and join the Denise Broderick Memorial Run/ Walk to help Cancer Care West help those who need it most. Donations are welcome at www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11410068_denisebroderick-memorial-walk.

The late Denise Broderick (RIP), formerly of Kilnamanagh, Dublin, and Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon.

The late Michael Fitzmaurice: A personal tribute < TOM CURLEY

The Fitzmaurice household front door in Dublin 7 was always partly open.

To visit for the first time you might handle the knocker gently – if you were a Roscommon man or woman you would walk freely into the welcoming hallway.

A Roscommon man through and through, Michael Fitzmaurice embodied all creeds and classes – Roscommon people were his nearest and dearest. Michael saw first light in Ballinlough in 1926. Kerry beat Kildare in the All-Ireland football final that year, Cork overcame Kilkenny in the hurling, the Linden Hop and the Charleston were the rage of the dance floor, Gracie Fields was climbing the charts, Brylcreem was selling well.

Having gone to Carrick (fourteacher) national school – his principal teacher bore the famous name of John McCormack – Michael didn’t seek any further drawn out education.

Home-grown, he stepped out to test the vagaries of the world, a world of new learning, a different place. Business being part of the young Ballinlough man’s genes – the family ran a grocery and public house – he left home for Ballina to serve his time in a town drapery.

Following his apprenticeship, after seven years with the firm, he set his sights on Dublin and departed the pleasant Moy-side town to take up employment with well-known drapery company, Todd Burns of Mary Street, where he worked for the next

fourteen years. During part of his time there his manager was Edward Daly, a native of Castlerea. Moving to Arnotts’ of Henry Street, he climbed to the top shelf in sales – retiring after close on thirty years’ dedicated service. A master of his craft, Michael did not engage in any refresher courses.

Early years in the capital did not dim the sight of home for Michael, nor did the grip ever loosen. Soon after his arrival, imbued with a sense of pride and belonging for homeland, he set about locating the whereabouts of Roscommon people domiciled in the city and surrounds – with a particular heed in ‘new arrivals’ who, like himself, had made the change. He had a particular interest in Roscommon people who had set up business in the city. His concern for their affairs and welfare endeared Michael to all.

It was easy to entice him into the blue and yellow fold.

In the early 1940s a group of Roscommon people in the city commenced meetings in the White House Bar in Dublin’s North Quays. Called the ‘Reception Committee’, the group’s function was to welcome successful Roscommon teams to Dublin in those early years. Arriving on the scene, an observant Michael Fitzmaurice quickly saw the advantages such an organisation, on a permanent basis, would offer Roscommon people scattered throughout the city. Fuelled with this ambition, Michael got together what he called ‘early pioneers’ and set up a meeting in the Ormond Hotel in September, 1952. This was the date the Roscommon Men’s Association

was formed. Later it was renamed the Roscommon Association. Its first chairman was Peter Farrell, a native of Ballinaheglish, first honorary secretary J.J. Loftus from Roscommon town, first treasurer, Michael Fitzmaurice, a seat he held until his election as Association chairman in 1965.

Michael was pivotal in the multitude of the association’s activities throughout the years – his personal trademark has left the indelible reminder. His most notable acclaim in the early years was aiding a number of charities, including Shannon Relief Fund, Mayo-Roscommon Hospice, support for sending invalids to Lourdes Shrine, planning historical ceremonial events and presenting the County Coat of Arms. On the social side he was the bedrock of the many enjoyable events such as an annual Christmas social, monthly dancing in city halls, Question Time and debating sessions, a 7-a-side football tournament, and organisation of an annual Mass for deceased members.

The honouring of the then Taoiseach, Albert Reynolds, as Roscommon Person of the Year in 1992, was one of his major endorsements. His own nomination as one of the Roscommon Champion’s People of the Year in 1999 was yet another defining moment. Michael kept a close eye on Roscommon Associations throughout the world which he visited regularly on invitation, particularly our neighbouring associations in the UK. The revival of the association’s Talent Team’s participation in the Inter-

Counties Competition was a further clarion call of Michael’s. With the ‘recruitment’ of Margaret Curley – a member of Blanchardstown Drama Group – as producer, the Association acquired a number of All-Ireland inter-county titles, winning the memorable three-in-a-row in the 1990s.

Michael’s participation at all performances with words of encouragement was an important factor in the success. The group could boast of such talented names as Comhaltas great, comedian Paddy Fallon, storyteller and singer Tom Mannion, sean-nos singer Paul Lindsay, champion dancer Martina Durr, youthful singers Ingrid Fallon and Deirdre Curley, and musicians the O’Neill family – all recipients of individual awards in their respective categories.

The initiation of the Association Yearbook in 1980 is seen as Michael’s finest triumph. Of sharp literary and historical accomplishment, he had already compiled two books entitled An Album of Roscommon Verse which became the forerunner to his vision for a regular Association publication.

He saw the undertaking as the conduit that would link Roscommon people and their associations across the world offering exposure to the county’s endeavours and past history. The first yearbook launched by Pyers O’Conor Nash in the Ormond Hotel on March 20th, 1980, was an auspicious occasion for the Association and first editor, Michael Fitzmaurice. As editor for twenty-one years Michael adjudicated fairly on in excess of a thousand contributions. As a profile writer his

yearly editorials were both educating and inspiring. During his long stewardship, backed by a dedicated committee and his wife, Attracta, anchored to his side, Michael ruled with a steady hand, evoking a deep sense of community and enlightenment.

An advertisement in the Roscommon papers in the early 1980s seeking new members for the Association in Dublin, drew my attention to a meeting in the Ormond Hotel, where I met Michael Fitzmaurice for the first time.

He welcomed me, invited me to join and handed details of the association’s many activities – it was a meeting that engendered a lasting friendship. In recent weeks I rang the Fitzmaurice household – we exchanged periodical phone calls – to enquire for Michael.

His daughter, Deirdre, handed him the phone. On asking how he was, he responded he ‘was all right’ and quickly asked ‘And how are ye?’ – his last words to me. The following Sunday we received the phone message from Paul Lindsay to say that Michael had passed away. Rather than shock, silence and sadness prevailed in our kitchen on that Sunday. A great Roscommon man had left us.

I was glad I went to that meeting in the Ormond Hotel all those decades ago. So glad too that I phoned the household in those recent weeks and spoke to Michael for the last time. His final words will stay always. * Our correspondent, Tom Curley, was a long-time member of the Roscommon Association in Dublin and a close friend of the late Michael Fitzmaurice.

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Farm Business Chair, Rose Mary McDonagh, and IFA President Tim Cullinan launch IFA’s pre-Budget submission ahead of Budget 2022 in October. Photo credit: Finbarr O’Rourke

Budget 2022: Roscommon IFA lobby for fair and sustainable agri-food sector Discussing the launch of Irish Farmers Association’s pre-Budget submission, County Chair, Jim O’Connor, said Roscommon IFA would be lobbying TDs and Senators from the county in the coming weeks to ensure they understand the scale of the challenges farmers face and the supports needed from Government.

“Now is the time for Government to step up and put action and money behind the rhetoric. IFA is

seeking co-financing to ensure that Pillar II schemes such as Areas of Natural Constraint (ANCs); Green Low-Carbon Agri-Environmental Scheme (GLAS); Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS); Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP – suckler cows); the Sheep Welfare Scheme and Organic Farming Scheme; are properly funded. We are seeking €300 per suckler cow, €30 per ewe and €300 million for ANCs.

“In addition, we need a new scheme for tillage farmers to stop the exodus from this sector,” Mr. O’Connor said.

“The Government gave a clear commitment that it would ringfence €1.5 billion of carbon tax receipts for an agri-environment scheme, referred to in the Programme for Government as ‘REPS-2’. We are still waiting for this commitment to be honoured”.

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Chair Rose Mary McDonagh added: “In June, IFA held a nationwide Day of Action to highlight farming’s contribution to the rural economy. Our message to Government has not changed.

The sustainable growth of our sector needs policies that encourage investment at farm level, and recognise the role of agriculture in achieving balanced regional development and viable farm incomes”.

Roscommon MART WATCH There were good numbers of excellent quality cattle on offer at our sale on Friday, August 20th, with a solid trade for all classes.

Bullocks averaged form €2.12 per kilo up to €2.58 per kilo, heifers made from an average of €2.40 per kilo up to €3.65 per kilo, and dry cows fetched from an average of €1.98 per kilo up to €2.47 per kilo.

Once again this week, there were plenty of customers actively sourcing stock, both online and at the ringside.

This Friday, we will have our special sale of bullocks, and general sale of heifers and dry cows.

Larger numbers on offer at Wednesday’s sheep sale. There was a similar trade for lambs, with finished lambs making up to €136 for 50kgs. There was some excellent ewe lambs on offer with ewe lambs making up to

€158 for 47kgs and store lambs made up to €118. Stag ewes made up €176.

Our next sheep sale for lambs and cast ewes takes place at 11 am on Wednesday, September 1st. The yard opens at 8 am, and all stock must be penned by 10 am. The sale can be viewed live on livestock-live.com. Please note that all sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID tag set.

There were over 1,500 breeding sheep on offer at our third sale of the season on Saturday, August 21st, with a good demand resulting in a high percentage of lots sold. Hoggets ranged from €150 up to €260, two-year-old ewes made from €160 up to €248, and three-year-olds made from €140 up to €180.

Sales continue for breeding sheep this Saturday, August 28th.

Also taking place on August

28th is the West Region Texel Club Sheep Society’s Premier Show and Sale, with 50 lots on offer. The show takes place at 11.30 am and the sale takes place at 1 pm.

Sample prices for dry cows: Lim X 905kgs €2240, Simm X 860kgs €1850, Lim X 810kgs €1850, SHX 810kgs €1800, AAX 825kgs €1780, SAX 745kgs €1680, Char 735kgs €1630, PT 540kgs €1100, PT 635kgs €1300, Lim X 670kgs €1490, Char X 685kgs €1510, Lim X 655kgs €1480.

Heifers: Char X 665kgs €1660, Char X 645kgs €1650, Char X 635kgs €1640, Char X 630kgs €1570, Char X 550kgs €1520, BBX 550kgs €1400, Lim 545kgs €1410, 2 Char X 490kgs €1340, 4 Char X 498kgs €1300, Lim X 475kgs €1290, Lim x 475kgs €1240, Char X 345kgs €1260,

Lim X 400kgs €1200, 2 Lim X 375kgs €1140.

Bullocks: AAX 710kgs €1440, AAX 630kgs €1340, AAX 610kgs €1320, Char X 510kgs €1320, AAX 565kgs €1240, AAX 575kgs €1240, SAX 360kgs €800, Char X 375kgs €940, Char X 420kgs €1050.

Finished lambs: 50kgs €136, 54kgs €135, 53.1kgs €135, 48.1kgs €135, 47.8kgs €134, 49kgs €132, 47.9 €130, 45.6kgs €126.

Ewe lambs: 47kgs €158, 48.4kgs €152, 51kgs €152, 47.7kgs €150, 53.6kgs €145, 48.4kgs €140, 50.7kgs €139, 51.6kgs €135, 44.4kgs €135, 42.2kgs €131.

Store lambs: 42.2kgs €118, 36.3kgs €111, 40.4kgs €112, 36.8kgs €110, 37.5kgs €108, 36kgs €107, 33.9kgs €106, 32.4kgs €102, 35.1kgs €97.

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Code of Good Practice for use of poultry antimicrobials launched Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State Martin Heydon have this week launched the Code of Good Practice regarding the use of antimicrobials on poultry farms.

The code has been developed collaboratively by farming and veterinary stakeholders of the iNAP animal health committee under the chairmanship of the Animal and Plant Health Association.

Launching the code, Minister McConalogue said: “The practical strategies Code of Good Practice for use of poultry antimicrobials launched: Pictured from left: Andrew Boylan, IFA, Ivan Deane, outlined in this code of Shannonvale, Fergal Morris, general manager at MSD, Diarmaid Kirby, Western Brand and Tom Horan, Manor Farm. practice will serve as a policies including Ireland’s many infections worldwide Minister Heydon said: The Ministers acknowluseful reference point for National Biosecurity Stratbecoming increasingly “These guidelines will edged the sustained poultry farmers as they difficult to treat. support Irish poultry farmcollaboration and leaderwork with their veterinary egy, Ireland’s Animal Wel“The potential devastating ers to achieve the highest ship shown by industry practitioner to reduce their fare Strategy and Ireland’s National Farmed Animal impact of AMR continues international standards of stakeholders, in particular overall use of antibiotics Health Strategy, with one to receive attention at the flock health and welfare, the work and time given to and to improve their flock of it’s key enabling princihighest international levels and in doing so improve complete these guidelines health. ples being ‘Prevention is including the recent G7 the productivity, profitby the poultry farming and “Actions taken by the Better than Cure’”. summit. Implementing dis- ability as well as the veterinary representatives, poultry sector to improve Minister McConalogue ease prevention and farm economic, environmental and the Animal and Plant animal health, and prevent added: “Antimicrobial management practices as and social sustainability Health Association. disease, are key to reducresistance (AMR) is one outlined in this document of Irish poultry farming.

Work is currently undering the use of antibiotics, of the most serious global will support the poultry The Irish poultry industry way to finalise the next and effectively tackling public health challenges industry as they work to is important economically iteration of Ireland’s NaAMR. The principles and which threatens to undo reduce the need for these and supports 6,000 jobs, tional Action Plan on AMR actions contained in this a century of progress in medicines, and effectively with many of these in rural (2021-2025) which will be Code align well with a human medicine, with tackle AMR”. areas”. launched later this year. number of government

Second annual Mule Lanark Group sale at Tuam Mart on September 10th After last year’s successful sale and many buyers coming home happy, the Mule Lanark Group are holding their second annual sale in Tuam Mart on Friday, September 10th, at 5 pm.

The sale will consist of over 900 mule lambs and 250 mule hoggets. All sheep at the sale will be genuine farmer’s stock and will all be on the various vaccination programs. The ewe lambs are coming from flocks that have been vaccinated against enzoabortion for the last number of years.

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Castlerea MART WATCH Large entry of stock presented for sale again this week and once again trade has held extremely well for both the heifers and bullocks on offer.

In the bullock ring, the top quality stores peaked at €3.21 a kilo while the heavier lots made up to €1,040 over their weight. In the heifer ring a top price of €1,760 was recorded for a 530kgs Charolais heifer.

Cows with calves at foot reached €1,740 while the dry cows peaked at €2,030. Calves, runners are in strong demand at the moment while the weanling rings are noticing very strong demand also as numbers on offer start to increase.

Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday 26th) with our weekly sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, rrunners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am with three rings in operation.

Sample prices for bullocks: BBx 465kgs €1480, Ch 435kgs €1400, AA 465kgs €1200, Ch 545kgs €1570, Lm 505kgs €1360, Ch 520kgs €1310, Ch 575kgs €1490, Lm 558kgs €1410, Lm 630kgs €1520, Lm 600kgs €1440, Ch 740kgs €1780, AA 775kgs €1540.

Heifers: Ch 423kgs €1160, Ch 420kgs €1150, AA 415kgs €910, BA 470kgs €1320, Ch 490kgs €1240, AA 480kgs €1050, Ch 530kgs €1760, Lm 580kgs €1470, Ch 548kgs €1330.

Dry cows: Ch 915kgs €2030, Lm 745kgs €1700, Ch 745kgs €1690, AA 660kgs €1350, Fr 800kgs €1270, BBx 610kgs €1250, Ch 735kgs €1580.

Weanling heifers: Ch 285kgs €870, Ch 270kgs €850, Lm 260kgs €750, Lm 235kgs €640, BBx 380kgs €1080, Ch 365kgs €1070, Lm 330kgs €970.

Weanling bulls: Lm 295kgs €840, Lm 285kgs €730, Ch 350kgs €990, Ch 355kgs €920, Lm 430kgs €960.

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Independent TD Denis Naughten.

Independent TD Denis Naughten has said that the agricultural sector is facing the climate change equivalent of the 2008 Lehman Brothers collapse which led to a global financial crash.

Addressing the expansion of the Brazilian national herd, Deputy Naughten said: “The idea that we would cull our national herd at a time

IFA: Extension to CAP consultation important to allow proper debate IFA President Tim Cullinan has welcomed the decision by the Department of Agriculture to extend the consultation period for submissions to the Common Agriculture Policy consultation process by one week.

“There are many aspects of the proposals which are unacceptable and IFA will be making a comprehensive submission in consultation with our committees,” he said.

“However, we need time to debate the issues around this CAP reform, which will have significant ramifications for the incomes of farmers.

“The Department has made the correct decision to extend the deadline to give more time for proper consideration. We want to have extensive dialogue with our membership before we make our submission”.

when Brazil is massively expanding its herd exposes the nonsense of trying to calculate biogenic methane at national rather than international level.

“As a result we are facing the climate equivalent of Lehman Brothers because all we are doing is offshoring emissions to another part of the world where it will cause far greater harm to our planet.

“This is just a mathematical exercise and we all recall a very similar mathematical exercise two decades ago with the US sub-prime mortgage market which led to the collapse of Lehman Brothers and had global financial repercussions.

On this occasion the longterm repercussions could be far greater”.

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‘Green Dog Walkers’ to tackle dog fouling < DAN DOONER

With judging for the National Tidy Towns Awards ongoing, local dog owners have been urged to play their part by cleaning up after their pets.

Dog fouling has become increasingly problematic in towns, villages and public amenities across the county and owners are reminded that this is a health hazard and may be subject to a €150 fine under the Litter Pollution Act. With this in mind, Roscommon County Council Litter Warden, Annette Donlon, and Education Officer, Theresa McCabe are promoting the ‘Green Dog Walkers’ project in Roscommon town in a bid to increase awareness and encourage people to take responsibility in relation to incidents of dog fouling.

Chairperson of Roscommon Tidy Towns, Cllr.

Kathleen Shanagher has said dog fouling “has a negative and potentially harmful impact on members of the public out walking as well as wheelchair users on public footpaths”.

There are currently ten groups signed up to the project throughout the county and it is hoped that more Tidy Towns associations will also come on board.

Roscommon Tidy Towns member and dog owner, Mary Mulvhill, has signed up as a ‘Green Dog Walker’ and will be using environmentally friendly chalk spray provided

by Roscommon County Council to mark incidents of fouling in local area.

Mary will use different colour sprays each day to highlight fouling. Signage and dog mitts will also be located around the town to remind dog owners of their responsibility.

The ‘Green Dog Walkers’ project has proved to be very successful in Ballintubber and Ballyleague with incidents reduced due to increased awareness and the highly evident road and path ‘pick up or pay’ markings.

For more information on the ‘Green Dog Walkers’ project, contact the Environment Section of Roscommon County Council on 090-6637260.

Kerrane said: “The current service runs twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The bus serves Frenchpark, Ballinagare and Tulsk on a Tuesday and Loughglynn and Castlerea on a Thursday.

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Kerrane seeks extension to Local Link Service from Ballaghaderreen to Roscommon Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon/Galway Claire Kerrane has asked the National Transport Authority (NTA) to extend the Local Link service from Ballaghaderreen to Roscommon from two days per week to four.

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“The current two day a week service needs to be extended. This will provide a better service for users, giving them more choice when it comes to traveling. This service is particularly important for people with appointments in Roscommon University Hospital who rely on the bus service to get them there.

“I have been in touch with the NTA and intend to seek additional funding for Local Link ahead of the Budget to ensure that people in rural areas can access a transport service through Local Link.

“At a time when we are being told to use public transport, we need to ensure we invest in it outside of urban areas if

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Tuesday, August 31st at 4 p.m.

Streetscape Enhancement funding for Roscommon towns and villages Fine Gael Senator, Aisling Dolan, has welcomed funding under the new Streetscape and Shop Enhancement Fund for Roscommon town, Athleague, Ballaghaderreen, Boyle and Knockcroghery.

“This fund for streetscapes and shopfront enhancement will be such a boost for towns and villages in Roscommon. It will encourage people to shop and

dine local and make our towns more attractive places to visit,” the Fine Gael Senator said.

“Businesses will be able to apply to Roscommon County Council for funding to improve the facades of their buildings, carry out artwork and install features such as canopies and street furniture.

“This is significant support for businesses in selected towns to

upgrade vacant units. It is also an incentive for enterprising people with ideas for shops or cafes to consider starting a retail business in our local areas. Working together with neighbouring shops will also strengthen applications and I look forward to working with businesses to apply to this fund.

“This is a part of a €7 million

fund announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys for 124 towns and villages across the country. The Streetscape Enhancement Initiative is a key part of the Government’s ‘Our Rural Future’ plan and is designed to make our rural towns and villages more attractive places to live, work and visit,” she concluded.

Sale of Weanlings and Suckler Cows Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 26th ----------------------

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Children who availed of school transport in the past cannot be abandoned – Fitzmaurice According to Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice, children who have availed of school transport for secondary school on a concessionary basis in the past cannot be abandoned this year by Minister for Education Norma Foley.

Speaking on the matter, he said: “My office has been inundated with calls from parents in the past few days who have been left in the lurch, with time

running out to find alternative arrangements. Many of these parents had applications submitted and the full payments made within the deadlines, but all they are being offered at the moment is a refund.

“It all stems from changes to the school transport system that prioritise those attending their nearest or second nearest post primary school. Those attending a school further away who may

have received tickets on a concessionary basis in recent years are now being frozen out it seems. In some instances, the difference could be down to just a couple of hundred meters between their second and third nearest options.

“While I do feel that children should attend their nearest or second nearest school if they are starting their journey in post primary education, children who have completed a year in a school

having availed of school transport should be accommodated until they finish their leaving certificate exams.

Moving the goalposts so close to the school year leaves parents with very little time to sort out alternative travel arrangements and would also be very distressing if a student had to move schools, particularly if they were in an exam year”.

Deputy Fitzmaurice accused Minister

Norma Foley and members of the current Government who voted in favour of the Climate Bill, of hypocrisy.

“It is beggars’ belief that Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party is voting in the climate bill one minute and then their next decision leads to even more cars on the road. With buses still only able to run at 50 percent capacity, there is now a rush to arrange an adequate number of buses for all routes,” he said.

Feighan welcomes funding for Roscommon defibrillator app

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD visited Roscommon’s vaccination clinic at Kilbride Community Centre on Tuesday afternoon.

Pictured from left: Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan; Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly; Breda Crehan Roche, Chief Officer Community Healthcare West; Marie Corbett, Assistant Director of Nursing Saolta University Health Care Group, and Mary Loughnane, Operational Site

Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys TD recently announced €1.2 million in funding for twenty projects under the ‘Our Rural Future’ Digital Innovation Programme, which funds local authority-led innovation projects that provide a public benefit and support regional digital development.

As part of the competitive application process, a wide range of innovative proposals were received from local authorities. One of the selected projects is an app designed to locate nearby defibrillators in Roscommon.

Roscommon County Council will develop a Defibrillator Location App that will enable members of the public in Roscommon to immediately locate the nearest defibrillator to them, saving precious time in the event of a cardiac arrest. This App has the potential to be scaled nationally.

Welcoming the funding allocated under the programme, Minister of State Frank Feighan said: “This small scheme is all about giving rural communities the opportunity to trial new technologies that will solve local problems. If it works for one community, it can work for others and we can then look at replicating these models in other areas.

“I am glad that Minister Humphreys and this Government is acknowledging this fact and funding worthwhile projects under this scheme”.

Man injured during incident at St. Coman’s Graveyard

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly met with members of Kilbride Community Centre during on Tuesday during a visit to Roscommon’s Covid-19 vaccination centre.

A man was hospitalised following an incident at St. Coman’s Graveyard on the Athlone Road in Roscommon town on Thursday afternoon last.

Gardai confirmed that a number of units attended the scene and ‘brought the incident under control’. It is believed at least one vehicle was damaged during the incident and a number of searches of the cemetery were carried out in the aftermath.

One man was removed from the scene with minor injuries and Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

60% reduction in buses serving Portiuncula Hospital – Naughten

Independent TD Denis Naughten.

Local TD Denis Naughten has revealed there has been a 60 percent reduction in the number of buses facilitating patients and visitors attending Portiuncula Hospital. This comes as a result of the decision by the National Transport Authority not to replace the lost Bus Éireann services, he claimed.

Analysis by Denis Naughten of the current Citylink service and the service provided in the past

by Bus Éireann at the Portiun-

cula Bus Stop shows there has been a drop in services between 7.30 am and 9.30 pm, from 226 buses a week, to just 84 buses a week. This analysis is based on the current Citylink commercial Route 763 Galway-BallinasloeAthlone-Dublin service, which takes the free travel pass, and services the towns and villages along the old N6 Dublin-Galway road. This is compared to the former Bus Éireann Route 20 service before it started to

be wound down by the public transport company.

Following direct representations by Denis Naughten TD and local Councillors Evelyn Parsons, Tim Broderick, Laurence Fallon and John Naughten to the National Transport Authority, it has stated that it believes the Citylink commercial Route 763 is adequate to cover the loss of the Bus Éireann service.

“However, it seems that the

National Transport Authority is only looking at this based on the Covid-19 timetable operated by Bus Éireann and not the service that had previously been available at this vital bus stop,” stated Denis Naughten.

Denis Naughten also pointed out that the HSE has plans to provide further outpatient clinics in Ballinasloe but those who are reliant on the free travel scheme, or those who had used Bus Éireann services to Athlone

to connect with the service to Portiuncula, have now been effectively left on the side of the road.

“As someone who used the 20/20X service, I believe this decision totally undermines the Government policy on climate change, which is focused on encouraging people to move from cars to public transport. How can we get people to move when those with a right to free transport can’t actually avail of it?”

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Pictured is the scene at Roscommon Sports and Classic Car Club’s ‘A Day Of Automotive History’ at Strokestown Park House on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Hughie Kedian, Paul Kilmartin and Anthony Dolan pictured at Roscommon Sports and Classic Car Club’s ‘A Day Of Automotive History’ at Strokestown Park House on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Joe O’Malley, Harry McKenna and Joe Heaney pictured at Roscommon Sports and Classic Car Club’s ‘A Day Of Automotive History’ at Strokestown Park House on Sunday.

Pic: Mick McCormack

Patrick McDonagh, and John and Ann Harrington (Boyle) pictured at Roscommon Sports and Classic Car Club’s ‘A Day Of Automotive History’ at Strokestown Park House on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Roxanne, Romona and Ruby Jane Moylan (Tulsk) pictured at Roscommon Sports and Classic Car Club’s ‘A Day Of Automotive History’ at Strokestown Park House on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Katelyn Loftus and Eoin Dempsey pictured at Roscommon Sports and Classic Car Club’s ‘A Day Of Automotive History’ at Strokestown Park House on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Stephen Ingrim and Andrew Yelverton pictured at Roscommon Sports and Classic Car Club’s ‘A Day Of Automotive History’ at Strokestown Park House on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Gerard Cogan, Padraig Keadin and John Spallin pictured at Roscommon Sports and Classic Car Club’s ‘A Day Of Automotive History’ at Strokestown Park House on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Bernadette Mee, Declan Mee, Rebecca Mee and Eoin Devaney pictured at Roscommon Sports and Classic Car Club’s ‘A Day Of Automotive History’ at Strokestown Park House on Sunday. Pic: Mick McCormack

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PropertyPeople PROPERTY PARTNERS EARLEY

PRSA No. 001481

NEW TO THE MARKET

Approx. 29.38 acres of good quality farm land with 4 Bedroomed residence standing thereon LOCATED AT

LISMURTAGH, TULSK, CO. ROSCOMMON

‘Cairn House’, Curry, Strokestown, Co. Roscommo

Substantial eight-bedroomed, dormer-style residence for sale in Strokestown This week, John Earley of property Partners Earley, is offering for sale a substantial eight-bedroomed, dormer-style residence of approximately 3,121 square feet, located at ‘Cairn House’, Curry, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon (F42RW97). With a BER rating of B3, this property is selling to all offers after €295,000.

This is a stunning and substantial eight-bedroomed (all en-suite), detached, dormer-style residence,

finished to the highest of standard throughout. This imposing property stands on a beautifully mature and elevated site area of approximately 2.37 acres, with unobstructed views of the rolling green countryside to the front.

Offering approximately 3,121 square feet of spacious living accommodation throughout, this fine property is ideally positioned to operate as a guesthouse or

indeed as a substantial family residence.

The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings, which are strictly by appointment, and all offers to sell.

For further details, please contact John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@ propertypartners.ie. Phone John out-of-office on 086-2551380.

A select residential holding of lands Comprised in Folio RN19032 This said residence property extends to approx 1,100 sq. ft. and in need of renovation. The property comes with approx 29.38 acres of good quality agricultural land.

Comprised in Folio RN19032 Lot 1- The Entire Lot 2 – Residence on 14.16 acres approx with Sheds - Price Guide: €150,000 Lot 3 –Lands approx 15.22 acres - Price Guide: €110,000 Can be sold in 1 or more Lots (should market interest dictate) Externally the property sits on a spacious site with large, manicured lawns, mature trees and shrubs to the front, side access and storage sheds located at the rear. Standing on the said lands are Sheds, 2 bay hay shed, lean tos off, storage shed,yard,Cattle crush etc Services: Water, ESB, Septic tank The Auctioneer now invites immediate viewings and all offers to sell

F45 XC64

NEW TO THE MARKET

4 Bedroomed Detached Residence with 1 Bedroomed Apartment located on a large site approx. 1.6 acres with further development opportunity (Subject to Planning) LOCATED AT

CARROWROE, ATHLONE ROAD, ROSCOMMON F42 XK58 AMV; €250,000 The property is presented in good condition and is being sold as is. And The property benefits from a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom granny flat.

House: compising briefly of an entrance hall, living room, kitchen, dining room, bathroom W.C and 5 bedrooms in all. Heated via oil fired central heating and a solid fuel stove with back boiler.

Total area: Approx. 1,600 sqft Externally the property sits on approx 1.65 acre site with 2 storage sheds and tarmac driveway.

Carrowroe is situated 2 minutes drive from Roscommon Town. BER D2 Legal: Padraig Kelly,Stroketown Tel 071 96 33666 The Auctioneer now invites immediate viewings and all offers to sell

NEW TO THE MARKET

A quality 3 Bedroomed Semi-detached residence of approx 1,027 SQ LOCATED AT

9 CLUAIN DARA , BALLYLEAGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON N39 XK06 AMV €150,00

‘Cairn House’, Curry, Strokestown, Co. Roscommo

Houses wanted urgently in all areas This week, Property Partners Earley is urgently seeking houses in all areas due to a large volume of residential sales over the past number of weeks.

Properties in all areas are now

required for mortgage approved, cash clients. All properties will be considered and there is a free appraisal service.

For further details or to arrange a free consultation, please contact

John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 090-6626579 or 086-2551380, email jearley@ propertypartners.ie or log onto propertypartners.ie.

Extending to c. 1,027 sq. ft., the property is presented in excellent condition throughout. Living accommodation is comprised of an entrance hall, living room, kitchen/dining room and W.C on the ground floor level. Proceeding to the first floor is a landing, main bathroom and 3 bedrooms with master being en-suite.

The property features oil fired central heating with a solid fuel feature fireplace in the living room. Double glazed windows are fitted throughout.

To the rear is a well-maintained garden with a sunny South facing aspect. The garden features a raised patio area, spacious lawn and side access. Off street parking is available on the tarmac driveway to the front with lawn to side.

Legal: Stephen Reel, Brian Berrills Solicitors, Dundalk Tel 042 9334219 Cluain Dara is a quiet, cul-de-sac with a wonderful family friendly atmosphere and within walking distance of the town. BER D1 The Auctioneer now invites immediate viewings and all offers to sell

Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon Email: jearley@propertypartners.ie www.propertypartners.ie of Professional ipav Institute Tel: (090) 6626579 / 6626796 Auctioneer & Valuers Out of office contact John on 086 2551380 PSRA Licence No. 001481

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PSRA Licence No: 003201

NEW TO THE MARKET

Form throu /comm Former public house presented for sale in Situated on a large site area with priv excellent condition throughout and suitable for a variety of uses including pub/restaurant/ strictly by prior appointmen commercial/office or residential etc subjectViewing to

The Widow Pat’s, Knockcroghery Village, Co. Roscommon F42 T220

planning permission.

Situated on a large site area with private garden to rear and ample parking space to the side.

Viewing strictly by prior appointment with the Sole Selling Agent.

Price Region: €175,000

Former Form through throu /comme Price Region: €175,000 BER: D1 Situated on a large site area with /comm privat --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Viewing strictly by prior appointment Situated on a large site area with priv

NEW TO THE MARKET

Viewing strictly by prior appointmen

New to the market: six-bedroomed residence in Knockvicar, Keadue New to the market with Oates Auctionners is this stunning, sixbedroomed residence at Cartron, Knockvicar, Keadue, Boyle, Co. Roscommon (F52 YY51). The property is located close to Lough Key Forest Park, Kilronan Castle Hotel and Keadue Village, which is famed for its numerous National Tidy Town awards.

Situated on a large, elevated, one-acre site, the residence in question boasts a most expensive fit out, including Italian marble flooring, and a solid, handmade oak kitchen with a granite worktop and breakfast bar. The property also features a solid oak stairway, together with solid oak doors, skirting and architrave throughout, with tastefully decorated plaster coving. The sitting room looks out over scenic countryside through a large bay window, and also boasts a marble fireplace and solid Canadian mahogany flooring.

The property has a BER rating of C1 and price region of €375,000. For more information, contact Oates Auctioneers on 090-6627878, email info@oates.ie or log onto oates.ie.

Price Region: €175,000 Curraghmore, Kiltoom, Athlone, Price Region: €175,000 Co. Roscommon N37 FW42

Full pop tow living and comprises entrance hallwa family bathroom.

Fully popula The attic is accessed via stira stairs a Price Region: € 240,000 BER Rating: C3 town Fullc detached garage to side.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------living and comprises entrance hallway, pop Viewing is advised by the Auctionee NEW TO THE MARKET

Fully renovated bungalow situated on c 0.44 acre site in this very popular residential location being only 15 minutes from Athlone town centre. This attractive residence offers quaint countryside living and comprises entrance hallway, 3 large bedrooms, sitting room/dining room, kitchen and family bathroom.

The attic is accessed via stira stairs and is fully floored offering excellent storage together with large detached garage to side.

Viewing is advised by the Auctioneers

family bathroom. tow The attic is accessed via stira stairs and living and comprises entrance hallwa Price Region: € 240,000 detached garage to side. family bathroom.

Viewing is advised by the Auctioneers

c. 32 Acres of Agricultural Lands

Newtown Farragher, Four Mile House, Co. Roscommon The attic is accessed via stira stairs a Quality holding of land set out in one block, c. 32.5 acres in total fully serviced with mains water etc.

Comprising folios RN13266 and RN34762F and offering excellent quality lands with road frontage located in a renowned farming district, 15 minutes from Roscommon Town.

There is generous frontage onto the public road offering site potential subject to planning.

detached garage to side.

Price Region: € 240,000 Viewing is advised by the Auctionee Price Region: € 240,000

Price Region: POA

Quality holding of land set out in NEW TO THE MARKET Quality holding of land set out in o folios RN13266 and Ballymartin More,Comprising Golf Links Road, Comprising folios RN13266 and R frontage located a renowne Roscommon, Co. Roscommon F42 in E065 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

3 bedroom bungalow located in a most sought after residential area just 2 miles from Roscommon Town on the prestigious Golf Links Road.

Situated on a mature site adjacent to the River Hind and within walking distance of Mote Park, this residence is in need of modernisation.

Comprises entrance hallway, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, 3 bedrooms and family bathroom.

Outside, large garage/store to the rear.

Viewing of this attractive property is highly recommended by the Auctioneer.

Price Region: € 140,000 BER Rating: G

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

frontage located in a renowned

Quality holding of land set out i

There is generous ontoth There is generousfrontage frontage onto

Comprising folios RN13266 an frontage located in a renowne

Price Region:POA POA Price Region: There is generous frontage onto

Price Region: POA The Manse, Northgate Street, Athlone, CO. WESTMEATH TEL: 090 6477500 FAX: 090 6477546 E-mail athlone@oates.ie Website: www.oates.ie

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Louise Monaghan intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage/fuel store, proprietary treatment system, percolation area and associated works at Carnagh West, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon.

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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Permission sought to construct dwelling house, domestic garage, wastewater treatment system and percolation area along with associated site works at Kildalloge, Strokestown on behalf of Paddy Finn.

The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application 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.

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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Stephen Reilly Construction Ltd. are applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission to construct 7 no. detached bungalow style dwelling houses with connection to existing services and associated site development works at Woodberry Court, Ardsallagh Beg Td, Roscommon.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee, €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying for planning permission for erection of two no semi detached single storey dwelling houses with connection to services and all ancillary development works at Ballypheasan Td., Roscommon.

Signed: John Igoe The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered.

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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying for planning permission for retention of dwelling unit and for construction of septic tank and percolation area on site at Carrick, Curraghboy.

Signed: Fiona Dolan The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Donal Hamrock for planning permission for (1) the sub division of existing retail unit previously granted under PD 98/953 to accommodate an additional unit space at ground floor level (2) for minor alterations to existing front elevations to include one additional door opening and (3) for two advertising shop fronts and all necessary ancillary siteworks at Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES MANNION Tom Culleenervin, Dysart, Co. Roscommon (4th Anniversary) In loving memory of Tom who died August 26th 2017

CONNAUGHTON Teresa

Shrah, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon Teresa Connaughton Who passed away on the 31st August 2020 Shrah, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon Acknowledgement and First Anniversary

COMPTON Patrick (Pat) Newtown, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Who passed away on August 31st 2019 (2nd Anniversary)

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BROPHY Fidelma Ardeevin, Castleplunkett, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (2nd Anniversary) Who passed away on 6th September 2019 R.I.P.

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Never more than a thought away, loved and remembered every day.

As we lovingly remember Teresa on her First st Anniversary, we heraway familyon wish express our deep Who passed theto31 August 2020 As life goes on without gratitude to all who supported and sympathised with you and weeks turn into usACKNOWLEDGEMENT on our sad loss. We thankand youFIRST all whoANNIVERSARY attended Will those who think years, they hold a million the funeral, sent mass cards, for your phone calls and of Pat today, memories and hide a tributes. To those who helped in many ways, a little prayer to Jesus say million tears. rememberonline As we lovingly Teresa on her First Anniversary, we her family wish to express our deep dropping off food etc., we are so very grateful.

We think about you gratitude allyou who supported and our and sad loss. We thank you allbywho We extend oursympathised deep gratitudewith to Fr.us Rayon Milton always, talk to about Lovingly remembered his staffcards, in the Sacred Heart Hospital too, we have of family. attended thelots funeral, sentthe mass for your phone callsRoscommon and online tributes.wife ToPauline thoseand who helped and Ballinasloe Community Nursing Unit who took lovely memories, but we Anniversary Mass on in many ways, dropping off food etc., weTeresa are so veryher grateful. excellent care of during illness. Thank you, wish we still had you.

Sunday, August 29th at Fr. Eugene McLoughlin, for your prayers. We are truly in Strokestown Parish grateful who cared and for her.

We extend our deep gratitude toto FrallRay Milton the staff in the Sacred Heart9am Hospital Roscommon Always remembered Church. and sadly missed by his Our deep gratitude to Tom, Pat and John in Smyth’s and Ballinasloe Community Nursing Unit who took excellent care of Teresa during her illness. Thank

brother Martin Joe, sister Funeral Home for their professionalism and kindness.

May gentle soul you,nieces, Fr Eugene for your We are grateful to all who cared forhisher.

Thanks to theprayers. gravediggers whotruly prepared Teresa’s Bridie, nephewsMcLoughlin, Rest In Peace final resting place. and extended family and

friends.

Our deep gratitude to Tom, & John Smyths Funeral Home for their professionalism and kindness.

WePat thank all of in you who stood out to pay your

Although I smile and seem carefree there’s no one who misses you more than me.

respects to Teresa on her final journey and everyone

Thank you to Seamus Qualter we are forever grateful.

Anniversary Mass will be held on 3rd September at 10am in Sts Eithne and Fidelma Church, Tulsk.

Our heartfelt thanks to Teresa’s many friends and neighbours for your kindness you showed to Teresa, Thank you to Horan’s Restaurant for the lovely food we are forever grateful. they prepared.

KILLIAN

As it would be impossible to mention and ThankEilish you to Seamus Qualter are forever grateful. thankwe everyone individually, we trust that this

acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token Hollywell, Roscommon (25th Anniversary) The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all loving of our dear In Asloving it memory wouldof Eilish, be impossible to mention and thank everyone individually,InBrendan, we memory trust that this your intentions. whom God called who died on 1st acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation.

The Holy Sacrifice of home on 30th August 2013 Teresa’s Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at September 1996

Thank you to Horan’s restaurant for the lovely food they prepared. of our sincere appreciation.

7pm 28th August 2021 in St. Patrick’s the Mass has been offered foron allSaturday, your intentions.

It broke our hearts Church, Knockcroghery. to lose you you didn’t alone, Ar celebrated dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Teresa’s Anniversary Mass will be at 7pm on Saturday 28th Augustbut2021 in StgoPatrick’s for part of us Church, Knockcroghery. went with you the day God KELLY O’DONNELL called you Home.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Mary and Paddy Ada Those we love must someday pass Ballinleg, Ballymurray, Edel Vale, Circular Road, beyond our present sight, Roscommon Co. Roscommon. must leave us and (10th Anniversary) (19th and 28th Anniversaries) the world we know without their radiant light.

KILLIAN But we know that like a candle Anna their lovely light Hollywell, Roscommon will surely shine to brighten up (Month’s Mind) another place, In loving memory of my more perfect, parents. more divine.

Mary who died on 26th August And in the realm of 2002.

Heaven where they shine so warm and bright, Paddy who died on 9th In loving memory of Ada, who our loved ones live October 1993. died on 27th August 2011 forever in God’s Eternal Time passes Lovingly remembered and Light. memories stay. sadly missed by Derry and Forever missed and loved Always in our thoughts family. by his wife Mary, sons John and prayers.

Month’s Mind Mass and Anniversary Mass for Eilish and Anna will be held in Derrane Church on Saturday, 28th August at 7pm.

I hide my tears when I say your name, but the pain in my heart is still the same.

Lovingly remembered by her husband Tony.

Thanks to theMass gravediggers who prepared Teresa’s final resting place.

FLANAGAN Tom’s Anniversary who formed the Guard of Honour. will be offered in St. Brendan Our heartfelt to Teresa’s manytofriends and We thank of you out tothanks pay your respects Teresa on her final journey and everyone Patrick’s Church,allDysart on who stood neighbours for the kindness you showed to Teresa, Cornashinagh, Fourmilehouse Saturday, 28th August who formed the atguard of we honour. are forever grateful.

7.30pm.

(8th Anniversary)

Lovingly remembered by all their family.

FINAN Martin

Anniversary Mass in The Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Friday, 27th August at 11am.

Sadly missed by your son Paddy and daughter-in-law Marian.

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and Martin, daughters Jacqueline, Tracy, Elaine, Leonie and Ashling, sonin-law Ian, brother Patsy, sisters Ita, Madeline, Anne and Jean and extended family and friends.

Anniversary Mass will be held in Four Mile House Church on Sunday, 29th August at 11am.

DOORLY Heather Ashbrook, Scramogue, Co. Roscommon.

(12th Anniversary) Treasured memories of a dear wife and mother, who passed away on August 28th 2009.

R.I.P.

A heart too gentle, a mind too deep, a beautiful soul, forever asleep.

Eyes full of sparkle, a heart full of love, now shining brightly from Heaven above.

Will those who think of Heather today, a little prayer to Jesus say.

Dearly loved and missed everyday by husband Michéal, daughters Rachel and Rhona, sisters Sharon and Lorna, family and friends.

Anniversary Mass in St. Anne’s Church, Scramogue on Sunday, 29th August at 10am.

Roscommon Who passed away on July 24th, 2021

Eileen, Louise, Marty and Roisin Finan would like to sincerely thank all those who sympathised with us since Martin’s passing on July 24th. We offer our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful family, neighbours and friends who have carried and supported us in our sad loss in so many ways.

To all those who have supported and cared for Martin and our family in every way since his illness commenced and to all who attended his funeral, sent cards, letters, messages, phone calls, flowers, those who sympathised with us on line, provided Guards of Honour and all the people who lined the routes for Martin’s final journey, thank you.

Sincere thanks to the gravediggers for the immaculate and respectful work done on Martin’s final resting place. We would like to thank most sincerely Rev. Fr. Pravin and Rev. Fr. Cadam for the beautiful and comforting Mass and for their support throughout. Thanks also to the Church Stewarts and Altar Society. We would also like to thank Enya for the beautiful singing in the Church and to Sean and Barry for their moving musical tributes at the grave.

Sincere thanks to Danny Burke for his kind words remembering Martin.

We wish to express our thanks to Pat and Gillian Smyth, Funeral Directors for the compassionate support and professionalism afforded to us during those difficult days, and for live streaming Martin’s Mass. A special word of thanks to the Cathaoirleach and members of Roscommon County Council, CEO Staff and retired colleagues for their tributes to Martin and the kindness shown to him throughout his illness. Thanks also to Oran GAA Club, to the management and staff of Roscommon Disability Support Group and to Martin’s wide circle of friends and former colleagues who impacted his life so richly.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude.

Martin’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in Cloverhill Church on Saturday, 28th August 2021 at 7pm.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES GANNON John and Evelyn

MURPHY Patrick (Pa)

Renefarna, Ruskey, Co. Roscommon Who passed away on 27th August 2020

Mount Dillon, Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon (7th Anniversary) (3rd Anniversary)

On his First Anniversary we fondly remember Pa and his beloved wife Una who pre-deceased him. We his family Ann, Michael, Pauric, Vinny, David, Teresa, Colette, and his cherished grandchildren, together with our extended family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all who offered us support and expressed their sympathy on the loss of a wonderful Dad and Grandad.

We are truly grateful to all those who sent Mass Cards, left online messages of condolences, telephoned and sent floral tributes. To all those who stood along the route from Pa’s home to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Ruskey and from there to Kilglass Cemetery a special word of thanks.

Sincere thanks to our wonderful neighbours and friends who provided help and support and who formed a Guard of Honour outside his home.

Your kindness will never be forgotten. Thanks to the men and ladies of Kilglass Gaels and St. Barry/Kilglass Gaels Amalgamation who formed a Guard of Honour at the pitch and to all of you who formed a Guard of Honour at the church.

We would like to offer our sincere thanks to the Ambulance Service for their wonderful kindness, consideration and professionalism and to the doctors, nurses and staff of Mullingar University Hospital for their wonderful care and kindness to Pa during his short illness. We would also like to express our appreciation to Monsignor Kevin Flanagan for his support and prayers during this difficult time.

We want to thank Tommy Cox and Micheal McGowan, undertakers, for their care and respect in handling all the arrangements. To Angela, Barry and all at Tighe’s Centra for their kindness, generosity and support during this time. To Adrian, Dermot and the staff of Cox’s of Dromod, thank you for your kind thoughts and for providing a meal on the day of Pa’s funeral.

A special word of thanks to Fr. Evaristus Nkede our Parish Priest, for celebrating Pa’s beautiful Funeral Mass. Thanks also to Hugh our Sacristan.

We are so thankful to the wonderful choir who made the Funeral Mass so special.

And lastly, to our wonderful friends from Renefarna, Drumminmore and beyond who prepared Pa’s resting place. Thank you so much, we will be forever grateful.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deepest gratitude.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intensions.

Your needs in life were simple, your love for us was true, as long as we were happy, you were happy too.

You gave us all you had to give, gifts both great and small, but most of all you gave us love, the greatest gift of all.

Lovingly remembered by all your family.

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(1st Anniversary) In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather who died on 27th August 2020.

I thought of you today but that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday and days before that too.

For in my heart there is a place that only you can hold filled with loving memories far more priceless than gold.

I know that you still hear me Dad so please know this is true that everything I am today is all because of you.

Your memory is a keepsake from which I’ll never part God has you in his arms I have you in my heart

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by David and Geraldine.

Lovingly remembered and missed by Ann and Liam and your beloved grandchildren Laura, Rachel, Rebecca and Chloe. xx

Those special memories of you Dad will always bring a smile if only I could have you back for just a little while.

Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do you always meant so very much and always will do too.

The fact that you’re no longer here will always bring me pain you’re forever in my heart until we meet again.

Sadly missed and always remembered by Michael.

Gone is the face we loved so dear, silent is the voice we loved to hear.

Too far away for sight or speech, but not too far for thought to reach.

Sweet to remember him who once was here and who, though absent, is just as dear.

Always lovingly remembered and missed by Vinny, Monica and your much loved grandchildren, Eoghan, Aaron and Kilian.

You held my hand when I was small you caught me when I fell.

You are the hero of my childhood and my later years as well and every time I think of you my heart still fills with pride.

Though I will always miss you Dad I know you’re by my side in laughter and in sorrow in sunshine and in rain I know you’re watching over me until we meet again

He never looked for praises he was never one to boast he just went on quietly working for the ones he loved the most.

His dreams were seldom spoken his wants were very few. and most of the time his worries went unspoken too.

He was there…a firm foundation through all our storms of life a sturdy hand to hold onto. in times of stress and strife.

A true friend we could turn to when times were good or bad, one of our greatest blessings the man that we call Dad.

Lovingly remembered forever by Pauric No matter how life changes, no matter what we do, a special place within our hearts is always kept for you

Always loved and remembered by Colette, Maura and Noel.

I think of things you used to say and all that you would do at some point every single day my thoughts will turn to you To lose you was a bitter wrench. the pain cut to the core I cried until my tears ran out and then I cried some more That wouldn’t be your wish for me that I’d be forever sad. so I try to remind myself of the happy times we had I know that I can’t be with you now and you can’t be with me but safe inside my heart you’ll stay that’s where you’ll always be.

Love and miss you Daddy xxx Teresa, Ollie and your little woman Mia. The love we have for Grandad will never fade away, we’ll think of him, our special friend throughout each passing day.

We’ll walk into the room and see his empty chair, although we know he’s resting we’ll feel his presence there.

The memories of his laughter his warm and loving smile, his eyes so full of happiness his heart that of a child Memories we will treasure through all the coming years.

Rest easy Pa, lots of love from Laura, Rachel, Rebecca, Chloe, Eoghan, Aaron, Kilian and Mia. xx Anniversary Mass to be celebrated on Sunday, 19th September at 11.30am in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Ruskey.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES D’ALTON Seamus (Jim) & Mary (nee Maguire)

DOLAN Evan

Late of Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon and Esker P,O., Co, Longford respectively.

(5th Anniversary) In loving memory of Evan Who fell asleep on 31st August 2016

GILLERAN Patrick, Teresa and Gerry Late of Clooncraff, Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon

NAUGHTON Geraldine Tully East, Ballygar, Co.Galway (9th Anniversary) In loving memory of Geraldine Naughton who passed away on 25th August 2012.

KELLEHER Frank High Street, Ballygar (2nd Anniversary) In loving Memory of Frank, who passed away on 30th August 2019

(26th Anniversary)

Seamus (Jim) (21st Anniversary)

Mary (10th Anniversary)

When the stars shine up in the sky, we miss you When the sun rises and sets everyday, we miss you.

When the rain falls and everything looks bright and beautiful, we miss you.

Every day, every hour in every way, in everything we do, we miss you.

(11th Anniversary)

Your loving parents, Robbie and Marian your brother Cian and sister Aoife.

DOLAN Evan (5th Anniversary) 31st August In loving memory of Evan Lovingly remembered by their 5 children, 7 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and extended family both here in Roscommon, Longford, UK and America. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

WHYTE Johnny Rosmoylan, Creggs (10th Anniversary)

A beautiful memory, dearer than gold, of a grandson whose worth can never be told.

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard , but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear.

Loved and missed Granny and Grandad ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In loving memory of Johnny, who died on August 24th 2011 Deep in our hearts your memory is kept someone too special to ever forget.

Sadly missed by his family and friends.

Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Kilbegnet on Wednesday, 1st September at 9.30am.

In loving memory of Michael, who died on 28th August 2005 May he Rest In Peace Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, still very dear.

Loved and sadly missed by your sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughtersin-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

THANKSGIVINGS 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. Never known to fail. E.M.

Just a prayer from the family, just a memory fond and true.

In our hearts you will live forver, because we think the world of you.

Lovingly remembered by their family and friends.

Mass will be held at a later date.

QUIGLEY Michael Creevy, Roscommon (16th Anniversary)

(8th Anniversary)

There’s a bridge of golden memories, from here to Heaven above, It brings you very close to us, it’s called the Bridge of Love.

No-one knows the heartache, of which your parting cost, so God in all His glory, has gained what we have lost.

From Barbara, David and family ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The years may pass, but still you stay, as near and dear, as yesterday

Always loved Brenda xx ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To us you were someone special, what more is there to say. wishing with all our hearts that you were here today.

Always remembered Ailish and Aidan ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If I had one wish today, I know what it would be, just to see your face again, would mean the world to me.

I look up to the sky, when it’s a starry night, and know that you’ll be there, the biggest star shining bright.

Loved and always remembered, Noelle x

COSTELLO Patrick 16 Circular Road, Roscommon.

Who died 31st August 2001 (20th Anniversary)

In loving memory of my dear dad Patrick To us you were someone special, someone set apart, your memory will live forever, engraved within our hearts.

Quietly today your memory is kept, no need for words we will never forget.

When thoughts go back as they always do, we treasure the memories we have of you.

Sadly missed by her mother Mary, brother Michael, family and friends.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday, August 28th at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar.

A whisper on an August day, you heard a gentle call.

You took the hand of Jesus and quietly left us all.

It’s now your anniversary, you wouldn’t want a fuss.

Just to be remembered and prayed for by all of us.

Sadly missed by his beloved wife Nora and daughter Jacqueline.

Anniversary Mass on Friday, 3rd September 2021 at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar.

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COSTELLO Patrick Time goes by and life goes on but from our thoughts you are never gone.

Loved and remembered by your son Noel, Kathey and family.

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PUBLIC NOTICES THE DISTRICT COURT (AN CHUIRT DUICHE)

THE DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT COURT AREA OF ROSCOMMON DISTRICT NO. 4

PUBLIC DANCE HALLS ACT 1935 SECTION 2 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC DANCING LICENCE District Court Area of ROSCOMMON District No. 4

PUBLIC DANCE HALLS ACT, 1935 – SECTION 2 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC DANCE LICENCE MH HOSPITALITY LIMITED Applicant

BRYAN O’GARA Applicant TAKE NOTICE that Bryan O’Gara of Old Circular Road, Roscommon in the County of Roscommon as nominee on behalf of KBPM Limited, intends to apply to the Court sitting at Roscommon Annual Licensing District Court in the County of Roscommon in the Court Area and District aforesaid, on the 21st day of September, 2021 at 10.30am or an adjourned date thereafter, for a Dance Licence for Public Dancing pursuant to the provisions of the Public Dance Halls Act, 1935 in respect of premises known as “Rockfords Nightclub and Jack’s Live Venue” situate at Castle Street, Roscommon in the County of Roscommon in the Court Area and District aforesaid.

Dated the 20th day of August, 2021.

Signed: Peter H Jones,

Solicitor for the Applicant,

Goff Street, Roscommon,

Co. Roscommon.

To: The Superintendant,

An Garda Siochana,

The Garda Station Roscommon,

Co. Roscommon And To: The District Court Clerk.

Courts Services,

Government Buildings,

Golf Links Road, Roscommon,

Co. Roscommon And To:

The Chief Fire Officer, The Fire Service Station, Aras an Chontae, Roscommon.

Being the Fire Authority for the purposes of the Fire Services Act, 1981

And To: The Secretary,

Roscommon County Council,

Aras An Chontae, Roscommon.

Being the Local Authority for the purpose of

the Public Dance Halls Act, 1935

TAKE NOTICE that MH Hospitality Limited having its registered office at Ardsallagh Beg, Roscommon in the County of Roscommon intends to apply to the Judge sitting at Roscommon Annual Licensing District Court on the 21st day of September, 2021 at 10.30 a.m. or an adjourned date thereafter, for a Dance Licence for Public Dancing pursuant to the provisions of the Public Dance Halls Act, 1935 in respect of premises known as “Hannon’s Hotel” situate at Ardsallagh Beg, Roscommon in the County of Roscommon in the Court Area and District aforesaid.

Dated this 23rd day of August 2021 Signed:

Patrick J. Neilan LLP Solicitors for the Applicant, Church Street, Roscommon

To:

The Superintendent, Garda Siochana, Garda Station, Roscommon

And:

The Secretary, Roscommon County Council, Aras an Chontae Roscommon Being the Local Authority for the purposes of the Public Dance Halls Act, 1935

And:

The Chief Fire Officer, Roscommon County Council, Aras an Chontae Roscommon Being the Fire Authority for the purposes of the Fire Services Act, 1981

And:

The District Court Clerk, Court Services Government Buildings, Golf Links Road, Roscommon

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Personal best for Richael as she misses out on final place < DAN DOONER

Ballymoe para-cyclist, Richael Timothy, made an impressive debut at the Tokyo Paralympic Games on Wednesday morning (yesterday) as she recorded a personal best time at Izu Velodrome while narrowly missing out on a place in the C1-3 3,000m Individual Pursuit Final.

Richael knocked 14 seconds off her previous best in clocking 4:11.69 and finished in ninth place, just outside the top eight qualification spots.

She returns to the velodrome tomorrow (Friday) for the C1-3 500m Time Trial and she will also be competing in the Women’s Time Trial on Tuesday next (31st) as well as the Road Race on Friday, September 3rd.

Speaking after the event, Richael reiterated her aim in Tokyo was to set personal bests.

“I’m delighted. I came here to go as fast as I can and I’ve gone faster than ever gone before and that’s really all I can do. I’m delighted to get the first race over and it’s an unbelievable experience.

“I was just my goal to try get a personal best in the first event and then push on for everything else. I know I can do better than what I’ve done before,” she said.

Commenting on the support she has received back home, Richael said: “It’s been unbelievable. It’s just crazy. I’m hearing from back home about all the good luck wishes. I’m just happy to represent them and to get here after the last four or five years is just brilliant so I’m delighted”.

Ballymoe para-cyclist, Richael Timothy, made an impressive start to the Tokyo Paralympic Games on Wednesday morning, recording a new personal best time in the C1-3 3,000km Time Trial while narrowly missing out on place in the final.

Pic: Sam Barnes/ Sportsfile

Action from the Senior Football Championship clash between Strokestown and Clann na nGael in Strokestown last Saturday. See Championship coverage on pages 45 -47. Picture: Mick McCormack

Seamus Duke’s Weekend Previews

Glavey’s should prove too strong for Elphin Hodson Bay Roscommon SFC Group B (Round 1): Michael Glavey’s v Elphin on Saturday in Ballinlough at 6.30 pm.

This match was called off last week due to a waterlogged pitch, and with Boyle victorious over Roscommon Gaels in the other game in the group, it’s a chance for both of these teams to get that vital first win.

Elphin will battle hard, but Glavey’s look to have more quality throughout their team and should by good enough to prevail on their home turf.

Prediction: Michael Glavey’s

Four Roads’ favourites for play-off place

Four Roads should secure their play-off place with a win against Tremane on Saturday evening. The Tisrara men have looked impressive so

far and should have enough firepower to defeat Seamus Qualter’s, (right), side.

Pádraig Pearses should also be good enough to beat Oran on Sunday at 1.30 pm. The champions have won their only game so far and will be intent on getting into the play-off stages again at least.

In the third game at the weekend, Athleague should be too strong for Roscommon Gaels.

Note: In the game played on Monday night, Tremane defeated Roscommon Gaels by 6-24 to 2-17.

Seamus Duke’s Championship Watch All-Ireland SFC semi-final Kerry v Tyrone on Saturday in Croke Park at 3.30 pm

There are plenty of theories about this re-fixture and most centre around whether Tyrone have manipulated a situation whereby they will have a fully fit squad ready for this big game. Either way, the Covid-19 situation prompted a twoweek delay and it will be an interesting clash.

Most observers are predicting an easy win for Kerry but as this game gets closer I am not so sure. Tyrone are much improved this year and their attack has been impressive.

However, the outcome of this semi-final will depend on whether the Tyrone defence will be able to cope with David Clifford and company.

I have a feeling that this could be much closer than a lot of people think but I cannot reject the Kerry case.

Prediction: Kerry Note: The All-Ireland minor football final will take place at 1 pm between Tyrone and Meath.

Meath were the impressive winners against Sligo last weekend but they will be taking a step up in class against a Tyrone team who hammered Cork in the second semi-final.

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Horses for Courses ragh Cycle In Memory Of Pat Smullen Handicap with 27 entered and the fourth is the 27-entry Class Grass Handicap, both for 3-Y-Os+. The distance for the final three races changes to 1m 3f with an apprentice maiden with 31, and finishes with two handicaps, all for 3-Y-Os+, with 36 in the penultimate race and 20 in the finale.

Racing this evening, Thursday, is on at Tipperary on the level starting at 4.14 pm.

Tomorrow the racing is again on the flat at headquarters, the Curragh away at 4.15 pm and over the jumps at Down Royal at 3.55 pm. On Saturday, first race is at 1.00 pm in Proudstown Park near Navan.

Sunday is a blank day on the calendar. Racing is in the west on Monday at Lenebane, flat racing away at 4.10 pm and in the north there is national hunt racing at Downpatrick, tapes for the first away at 1.10 pm.

On Saturday, ITV4 cover four races from Goodwood, two from Beverly and one from Newmarket.

Roscommon on Monday

On Monday, there are seven races advertised for Lenabane. The first four races are over 7f, starting with a maiden race for 2-Y-Os sponsored by Irish EBF with 24 entries. The second is a fillies maiden race of 23 entries also sponsored by the Irish EBF, for 2-Y-Os. The third, with 77 entries, is the Donate To The Coast To Cur-

hoops of owner JP McManus.

In the penultimate handicap chase, John Ryan and Bryan Cooper completed a double with Fairyhill Run winning by 6l and 1 ¾ l from Not Available and Filon D’oudairies, who was seeking a treble for McManus and Walsh. Paul Townend’s sister Jody won the bumper for trainer Bill Farrell on Acleanpairofhooves in a ding dong battle with Ben Harvey on John McConnell’s Bella Bliss by a head with Batting Bay back in third 7l further back.

Review

In the Darley Yorkshire Oaks at York last Thursday, Ballydoyle’s Snowfall under Ryan Moore skated away from the field to record her fourth win of the season, which includes the English and Irish Oaks. Stablemates La Joconde and Divinely made the running. Snowfall, going easy, cruised into the lead three out and quickly put the race to bed.

Albaflora finished well to finish second place 4l back, with La Joconde staying on again in third 2¾l further back. The winner now heads the Arc market but could have another run before then.

Also on Thursday, English lady jockey Hollie Doyle combined with Jessica Harrington’s Forbearance to edge out Domino Darling by a nose, Glenartney was 2l back in third, making it an all-female win in the Listed Galtres Stakes for fillies and mares.

On Friday the Gosden partnership produced Stradavarius to win the Group 2 Lonsdale Cup Stakes under Frankie Detorri and the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes was claimed by Winter Power trained by Tim Easterby under Silvestre de Sousa.

Racing News Snowfall wins the Yorkshire Oaks from Albaflora and La Jaconde.

On Saturday, Johnny Murtagh and Ben Coen made a very successful raid when Sonnyboyliston won the feature Ebor Handicap worth £300,000 to the winner.

Kilbeggan Review

On Friday, the opening Hurley Family Maiden Hurdle was won by Dark Spark trained by Mick Winters in Cork and ridden by 7lb claimer Gavin Brouder.

Brouder made all and won easily from Malbas who ran out Estapona Sun out of second by a neck.

The winner had won a bumper here for Gordon Elliott and Jamie Codd last year.

The seven-runner Novice Hurdle was won by the favourite

Apple Crumble trained in Co Carlow by Barry Fitzgerald and ridden by another 7lbs claimer Jack Foley by 7½l and 9½l from The Dara Man and Rose Milan.

The race was not without incident as Foley lost an iron and did well to stay on board, but The Dara Man made a mistake at the last and handed the race back to the winner.

After the second, the official going officially changed from good to yielding to yielding.

In the Bloomfield House Hotel Handicap Hurdle, Presenting Bonnie and Turbo pulled away from the field after crossing road with Presenting Bonnie winning by 5½l and Daicheadacuig and the field 21l and more behind.

The winner is trained in Co. Tipperary by John Ryan and was ridden by Bryan Cooper.

Thirteen went to post for the final hurdle on the card and in the closest finish of the evening, My Immortal owned and trained by Barry O’Connell, held on under point-to-point champion Barry O’Neill to record a victory over Lanziano, a 250/1 shot, and Wasdale Park by a short head and the same.

There were two divisions of the Greville Arms Hotel Handicap chase and they provided jockey Mark Walsh with a double. Division One was won by the Tom Mullins trained Arctic Light, 9/2 joint favourite, from Light Bulb and Fr Gilligansvoyage by 2¾l and ½l and Division 2 by Glenquin Castle, 5/2 favourite, trained

by Martin Brassil finishing 1½l and a nose in front of Ballinasilla and Mosstown Millar. Both horses ran in the green and gold

s tt u p t r o Sh (News from local golf clubs)

Roscommon It was a special week for Lady Captain Mary O’Connor as she hosted her Prize during the week.

The turnout of over 90 players was testament to the esteem in which Mary is held at the club.

Marina Dolan came out on top with a score of 147 while Paula Quinn and Noreen O’Grady (also on 147) were second and third respectively. Joan O’Gara (155) took the gross prize while the Seniors’ went to Antoinette O’Donnell. The 9-hole prize to the Men was won by Peter Brady.

Open Week is currently ongoing and Roscommon Golf Club is grateful to sponsors for their continued support. Tee times can be booked at www.roscommongolfclub.ie.

There was disappointment for our Ladies’ Senior Cup team recently as they fell to defeat against Douglas Golf Club in the All-Ireland semi-finals.

There was better news for Kieran Madden and the Connacht Shield team however, as they won their first round match against Shannon on Sunday last.

Congratulations also to John McGrath for his holein-one on the 6th during last Thursday’s competition.

Castlerea Irene Burke maintained her excellent form last week in winning the McGuire Cup with 68 nett. Nicola Devine took the Hester’s Golden Eagle competition with 38 points while Gregory Bruen was best of the men. Gerry Ryan, meanwhile, was triumphant in the Scahill’s Stores competition with 39.

This Sunday, the Men take to the fairways for day one of Captain Michael Creaton’s 36-hole stroke competition. Day two takes place on September 4th. Ladies

by Tom Red

play for Michael’s prize on Tuesday next.

Finally, everyone at Castlerea is very proud to see honorary member Leona Maguire making history in becoming the first Irish player to feature at the Solheim Cup. Boyle Jonathan Egan’s Captain’s Prize to the Men was held on Sunday, August 15th with a very strong field on show. This year’s winner was Jason Beirne, who was joint leader with five other golfers with a nett 65 going into the 9-hole play-off. In what was an extremely tight finish, Jason held off Lorcan Egan by half a shot to claim his prize. The Captain’s Prize to the Ladies was won by Moira Egan.

The club has since donated €200 to ‘Cycle for Sandra’, a Hospice fundraiser which commemorates much missed former Lady Captain, the late Sandra McCrann.

Elsewhere, Liam Whyte (30 points) won the Men’s 12-hole on Thursday 12th, and Niall Kearney (43) topped the leaderboard in the 18-hole Stableford on August 9th.

Sean Heslin’s Jack O’Sullivan Cup team are now in the zone final against Tubbercurry having beaten Rosses Point and Carrick-on-Shannon in the previous rounds. That match takes place on Monday next (30th) at 3.30 pm.

Athlone Cillian Lynn (84.7 nett) was the recent winner of President Anne Evans’ Prize to the Men. James Casey (86) was second, Jarlath Durkan (87.4) third and Tomas O’Connor (70) won the gross prize.

Anne’s Prize to the Ladies was won by Margaret

Egan with 68 nett. Kathleen McDonnell (70) was second, Niamh O’Regan (70) was third and Ann Geoghegan (76) took gross.

Meanwhile, P. McNamara won the AWGS last week with 33 points; Marie O’Donoghue won the 9-hole competition on Tuesday last with 16 and Carol McGetrick was victorious in the 97 Club with 27.

Carrick The Golfer of the Year leaderboard is as follows: 1st: Shamzuri Hanifa (38); 2nd: Daniel Egan (33); 3rd: Sean Martin (30). Rookies: 1st: Cian Harmon (79); 2nd: Emmett Herbert (68); 3rd: David Clarke (49).

Club President Phil McWeeney’s Prize to the Ladies was won by Margaret Killoran. Hilary Collins was runner-up, Renae Dolan third and Geraldine Farry won the gross prize. Kevin McDermott was best of the Men with 43 points while Keith Duignan (41) and Barry Donnellan were second and third respectively.

Finan Farrell won the gross prize with 39 points (one over par). Finan also won the Junior competition with 40 points. The Ladies’ Scramble was won by Helen Lavin, Helen O’Malley, Ann McGourty and Patricia Molloy. Carrick will host a fundraiser for the Connacht title-winning Jimmy Bruen, who will be in action in the All-Ireland series in Belfast next month.

An Open competition (two person scramble) will take place this weekend (Friday to Sunday). There will be prize for best Men’s, Ladies’ and Mixed teams. Entry fee is €20 per person and €10 per person for re-entry.

Open to all members.

Finally, commiserations to the Connacht Shield team which was narrowly beaten by Roscommon on Sunday last.

On Thursday, September 30th, Bellewstown Racecourse, scene of Barney Curley’s Yellow Sam gamble, are hosting a special race in memory of Curley who passed away in May this year.

Top Irish and English jockeys will take part in an unique flat race on day two of Bellewstown’s September meeting. The fundraising drive is for Direct Aid For Africa a charity set up by Curley for Zambia with various types of sponsorship, including €5,000 for a saddlecloth, and will continue in the enclosure with several fundraising activities and events.

The meeting scheduled for Laytown on September 2nd has now been transferred to Monday, November 1st.

Horse Racing Ireland has added an additional meeting to Dundalk on Thursday, September 2nd.

RDFL Soccer Results RDFL Premier Division Cloonfad United 0 Boyle Celtic 4 Moore United 4 Ballinasloe Town 2 St. John’s Athletic 6 Castlerea Celtic 0 Moylough ’79 2 Ballaghaderreen FC 2 Kilkerrin United 2 Ballymoe FC 1 RDFL Division One Shiven Rovers 2 Ballinagare Manor United 2 Dysart FC 1 CP Ajax 2 Roscommon United 1 Ballinasloe Town B 4 RDFL Division Two Cam Celtic 4 Moore United B 2 Boyle Celtic B 2 Rahara Rovers 2 St. Cuan’s Ahascragh United 0 St. John’s Athletic B 2 Ballymoe FC B 2 Roscommon United B 1 RDFL Masters League Castlerea Celtic 2 Glen Celtic 0. Castlerea Celtic are 2021 Masters champions.

Soccer Fixtures Friday, August 27th RDFL Premier Division (8 pm) Moore United v Moylough ‘79 Castlerea Celtic v Ballymoe FC Saturday, August 28th RDFL Masters Cup Strokestown United v Castlerea Celtic. 7.30 pm Sunday, August 22nd RDFL Premier Division (2 pm) Cloonfad United v Ballinasloe Town Kilkerrin United v Ballaghaderreen FC RDFL Division One Ballinagare Manor United v Roscommon United. 11 am CP Ajax v Dunmore Town B. 11 am Ballinasloe Town B v Glen Celtic. 2 pm RDFL Division Two St. John’s Athletic B v Dunmore Town B. 11 am Rahara Rovers v Cam Celtic. 11 am St. Cuan’s Ahascragh United v Ballaghaderreen FC B. 2 pm Roscommon United B v Boyle Celtic B. 2 pm Moore United B v Cloonfad United B. 2 pm Wednesday, September 1st RDFL Masters Cup Skyvalley Rovers v Colemanstown United. 7.30 pm

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Pictured is the Roscommon Gaels team, who were Shield winners at Féile na nGael in Athleague on Saturday last.

Four Roads lift Féile na nGael Cup! Féile na nGael was ran very successfully last Saturday at Athleague GAA grounds. Credit is due to all players, management and supporters who made it a great event in very enjoyable weather conditions. There were some excellent displays of hurling from all teams.

The Féile Cup winners were Four Roads, who beat Pádraig Pearses in the final. Roscommon Gaels won the Shield final, beating Athleague/Tremane.

Two players really stood out on the day: Conor Morris from Four Roads and Liam Naughten from Roscommon Gaels. Liam Naughten was selected as Player of the Tournament, so it was fitting that Conor Morris collected the Féile Cup as captain of the outright winners Four Roads from Coiste Iomána Chairperson Kieran Farrell.

The Athleague GAA grounds were in immaculate condition and great credit is due to Kevin McGeeney and Wesley Beckett for accommodating Coiste Iomána and making the day such an enjoyable memory for everyone who was there.

Pictured is the Pádraig Pearses team, who were runners-up at Féile na nGael in Athleague on Saturday last.

Pictured in Athleague GAA grounds on Saturday is the Four Roads team, winners of Féile na nGaeil 2021.

Pictured is the Athleague/Tremane team, who were runners-up at Féile na nGael in Athleague on Saturday last.

Pictured is Roscommon Gaels’ Liam Naughten, who won Player of the Tournament at Féile na nGael in Athleague GAA grounds on Saturday.

LEFT: Four Roads’ Conor Morris pictured accepting the cup at Féile na nGael in Athleague GAA grounds on Saturday.

GAA Results

AFL Division Five (Section A) Fuerty 5-8 St. Aidan’s 2-10 Senior Football Championship (Group A) Pádraig Pearses 1-11 Western Gaels 0-11 Clann na nGael 1-15 Strokestown 1-13 Junior Football Championship (Group A) St. Ronan’s 0-12 Boyle 0-12 St. Brigid’s 2-14 St. Michael’s 1-11 Junior Football Championship (Group B) Kilglass Gaels 1-13 Western Gaels 1-10 Roscommon Gaels 2-7 St. Barry’s 2-6 Junior Football Championship (Group C) Pádraig Pearses 1-14 St. Joseph’s 1-12 St. Dominic’s 2-11 Elphin 0-12 See SFC and IFC results on page 47

GAA Fixtures

Saturday, August 28th AFL Division Five (Section C) At Mulhern Park: Creggs v Éire Óg. 6.30 pm Senior Hurling Championship (Group A) At Athleague: Tremane v Four Roads. 7 pm

Pictured is the St. Dominic’s team at Féile na nGael in Athleague on Saturday last.

Sunday, August 29th Senior Hurling Championship (Group B) At Athleague: Pádraig Pearses v Oran. 1.30 pm Senior Hurling Championship (Group A) At Athleague: Roscommon Gaels v Athleague. 4.30 pm

Camógs book semi-final spot!

All-Ireland Junior Camogie Quarter-Final Roscommon 2-11 Cavan 1-8 Roscommon’s camogie team produced an excellent display to defeat Cavan and qualify for the last four at Kingspan Breffni Park last Sunday. It was a remarkable turnaround for Frank Browne’s team, who were defeated by the same opposition in the Division Four League final by eighteen points only a few months ago.

Roscommon’s intent was clear from early in the match as the sides traded scores in the opening half, but the key score arrived close to half-time when Leah Rowe fired home a great goal to help her side into a 1-6 to 0-5 lead.

Roscommon were always on the front foot in the second period, and when Nicola Crean scored a second for Roscommon victory was assured. Cavan scored a consolation goal late in the game but Roscommon had done enough.

Shauna Fallon was the player of the match with a fine scoring return of 0-8, and others to do well were Kelley Hopkins, Rachel Fitzmaurice, Áine O’Meara and Niamh Coyle.

Roscommon will now face Wexford in the All-Ireland semi-final in Clane on Sunday at 3 pm. Roscommon: Caroline Connaughton; Chloe Whyte-Lennon, Niamh Farrell, Eimear McNally; Áine O’Meara, Joanne Beattie, Rachel Dolan; Niamh Coyle, Shauna Fallon (0-8); Rebecca Brennan, Niamh Watson (0-1), Rachel Fitzmaurice; Kelley Hopkins (0-2), Nicola Crean (1-0), Leah Rowe (1-0). Subs: Niamh Conway for Watson, S O’Brien for Crean.

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Harney the hero LATE GOAL WINS THRILLER FOR CLANN < SEAMUS DUKE

Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC (Section A) Clann na nGael 1-15 Strokestown 1-13 A goal from Ultan Harney two minutes into stoppage time was the score that settled this thrilling match played in the

sunshine in Strokestown on Saturday evening.

Strokestown dominated the first quarter and with Cathal Compton and Diarmuid McGann winning plenty of possession in the fullforward line they led by 1-4 to 0-1 after 14 minutes. The goal came after nine minutes when Ciaran Regan blasted home after a super pass from Paddy Brogan who had another fine game for the black and amber.

Clann improved before the half-time break and the arrival of county U-20 star Paddy Gavin plus the growing influence of Ultan

Ultan Harney scoring a late goal for Clann na nGael against Strokestown last Saturday. Picture: Mick McCormack

THE PEOPLE’S FEATURED MATCH Harney and Ciaran Lennon saw them claw their way back into the game. By halftime it was Strokestown 1-7 Clann 0-6.

Two minutes before the interval Sean Mullooly was black-carded for a pull on an opponent and in the ten minutes he was off the field Clann scored six points without reply (four from Ciaran Lennon). By the time Mullooly returned to the fray

Clann led by 0-11 to 1-7.

The final quarter was a great phase of the game as fortunes swayed first one way and then the other.

Ciaran Lennon was now the dominant force in the game as he scored a string of superb points. As it went into injury-time McGann levelled for ‘The Town’ before Cathal Duignan put them ahead.

Then in the 33rd minute the ball broke to Stephen

Strokestown’s Sean Mullooly and Clann na nGael’s Emmet Kenny pictured in action during the SFC clash in Strokestown on Saturday.

Picture: Mick McCormack

Flynn in the middle of the field and he released Ultan Harney who goaled. The sides swopped points from Ruaidhri Molloy and Ciaran Lennon but Clann had done enough to squeeze through.

Clann na nGael: Ronan O’Reilly; Dara Pettit, Stephen Flynn, Shane Pettit; Oisin Lennon, Fearghal Lennon, Cian McManus; Graham Pettit, Dylan Sumner; Emmet Kenny, Ultan Harney (1-2), David McManus; Cathal Duignan (0-1), Ciaran Lennon (0-11, 4 frees), Cathal Callinan.

Subs: Patrick Gavin (0-1) for O Lennon (18), Fearghus

Lennon for D McManus (44), Damien Duff for D Pettit (51), Neil Harney for Kenny (51), Paul McManus for U Harney (64).

Strokestown: John McHugh; David Neary, Keelan Beirne, Cathal Brogan; Michael Fallon (0-1, ’45), Paddy Brogan, Ciaran Regan (1-0); Keith Murphy, Sean Mullooly; Fionn Cusack, Ruadhri Molloy (0-1), Kevin Finn (0-3, 1 free); Cathal Lavin, Cathal Compton (0-2, 1 mark), Diarmuid McGann (0-6, 4 frees). Subs: Mikey Kavanagh for Lavin (47), Conor Kelly for Regan (51).

Referee: Pat McTiernan.

Clann na nGael goalkeeper Ronan O’Reilly blocks Strokestown’s Cathal Compton’s goal attempt in Strokestown last Saturday. Picture: Mick McCormack

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Boyle’s Conor Flanagan and Roscommon Gaels’ Richard Hughes pictured in action during the SFC clash at Abbey Park last Friday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Brilliant Boyle too good for Gaels < SEAMUS DUKE

Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC (Section B) Boyle 2-16 Roscommon Gaels 0-13 Greater composure up front allied to superior firepower proved decisive as Boyle opened their 2021 senior championship campaign with a comfortable win against a bat-

Boyle’s Jack Moran and Roscommon Gaels’ Cathal Dineen pictured in action during the SFC clash at Abbey Park last Friday. Pic: Mick McCormack

tling Roscommon Gaels side.

On a damp evening in Boyle, the sides shared four points in the opening ten minutes.

Boyle then upped the ante and hit the Gaels with 1-4 without reply in the next six minutes, establishing a firm foothold in the match.

In the 11th minute a super pass from Colin O’Sullivan was finished to the net by Cathal Feeley, and there were points from Cian McKeon, Donie Smith (free), Jack Moran and Enda Smith to open up a seven-point gap.

The Gaels had plenty of possession, and Kieran Kilcline, Cathal Dineen, John McManus and Mark Healy were doing well for Decie Hoare’s men.

However, they missed a

THE PEOPLE’S MATCH CHOICE gilt-edged goal chance in the 14th minute when Brian Kelly rounded Robert Kearney in the Boyle goal, but with the empty net gaping, his effort hit the butt of the post. It was one of four good goal chances spurned by the Gaels on the night. A more clinical Boyle went in at half-time leading by 1-8 to 0-5.

The Gaels were better in the third quarter and they kicked three of the first four points of the half, but Boyle were simply more economical and accu-

rate in attack. With Enda Smith a powerhouse at midfield, Daire Cregg, Cian McKeon and Donie Smith were able to get the scores needed to keep the county town team at arm’s length.

The Gaels’ best player, Kieran Kilcline, missed two further goal chances in the second half, and with goalkeeper James Fetherstone up the field in injury-time, the ball broke to Daire Cregg and the U-20 star coolly produced an opportunist goal, kicking the ball to the

Boyle goalkeeper Robert Kearney makes a great save from Roscommon Gaels’ Kieran Kilcline during their SFC clash last Friday. Pic: Mick McCormack

Action from the SFC clash between Boyle and Roscommon Gaels in Abbey Park last Friday. Pic: Mick McCormack

empty net from 30 metres.

The biggest cheer of the night came right on the final whistle when veteran Seanie Purcell (a sub) galloped forward to kick over the final point of the game.

Boyle look very strong up front, but there would still be question marks over their defence. As for Roscommon Gaels, if they’re to progress they will need to be more productive in attack, and the return of Peter Gillooly in the coming weeks will be vital for them in that regard.

Boyle: Robert Kearney; Killian Cox (0-1), Ryan Finneran, Conor Flanagan; Evan McGrath, Tadhg Lowe, Luke Glennon; Enda Smith (0-1), Kieran Cox; Cathal Feely

(1-1), Cian McKeon (0-3, 2 frees), Daire Cregg (1-3); Jack Moran (0-2, 1 mark), Donie Smith (0-3, 1 free), Colin O’Sullivan. Subs: Sean Purcell (0-1) for Glennon (40), Colin Goldrick (0-1) for O’Sullivan (40), Mark O’Connor for Feely (54).

Roscommon Gaels: James Fetherstone; Danny Mahon, Tim Lambe, Ronan Gleeson; Cathal Dineen, John McManus, Kieran Kilcline (0-5, 3 frees); David O’Gara, Richard Hughes (0-2); Richard Walsh, Brian Kelly (0-2, 1 ’45), Aodha Hession; Orin Walsh, Mark Healy (0-2), Mark Purcell (0-2, frees). Subs: Brian O’Malley for R Walsh (25), Oliver Hannon for R Gleeson (50).

Referee: Aaron Clogher.

Boyle’s Daire Cregg scores a point against Roscommon Gaels last Friday. Pic: Mick McCormack

<< Weekend Rewind

HOW IT STARTED...

SFC (Group A) Pádraig Pearses 1-11 Western Gaels 0-11 Clann na nGael 1-15 Strokestown 1-13 SFC (Group B) Boyle 2-16 Roscommon Gaels 0-13 SFC (Group C) Oran 2-10 St Brigid’s 0-7 Tulsk Lord Edwards 2-11 St Croan’s 0-8 IFC (Group A) Creggs 3-13 Shannon Gaels 2-11 Fuerty 3-14 Castlerea St Kevin’s 4-9 IFC (Group B) St Aidan’s 2-8 Ballinameen 1-4 Clann na nGael 1-15 Kilbride 0-13 IFC (Group C) St Dominic’s 3-15 Kilmore 1-7 St Faithleach’s 0-15 Éire Óg 0-13

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Oran onslaught stuns defending champions < PAUL HEALY After last weekend’s opening round thrills and spills, there’s just one major Gaelic football game locally this weekend, Michael Glavey’s versus Elphin on Saturday (see page 42).

Oran’s shock win over defending senior football club champions St. Brigid’s certainly electrified the championships on weekend one.

Now two of the obvious questions already posed are: Can Oran actually challenge, and are St. Brigid’s in trouble, or – as is much more likely – will they recover?

What a start this was to the championship last Friday. When have defending county champions last trailed by ten points at half-time…to a newly-promoted team?

That was the extraordinary situation at the interval in the Oran-St. Brigid’s

game when last season’s intermediate champions sensationally outplayed the mighty Brigid’s men.

Oran led 2-6 to 0-2 at half-time, the goals coming from Darragh Walsh and Ciaran Lawless (2-11 to 0-8 at the final whistle).

We suspect that St. Brigid’s will get this one off their chests at the expense of one of their upcoming opponents.

Our selected games last weekend were Boyle v Roscommon Gaels and Clann na nGael v Strokestown (see reports by Seamus Duke). Boyle’s impressive win underlines their title credentials, while Clann were grateful to county star Ultan Harney, who struck with a decisive late goal.

Clann’s win was in Group A, where Padraig Pearses also got off to a winning start, points in injurytime from Emmett Kelly, Conor Daly and Davy Murray seeing

them edge past Western Gaels. In Oran’s group (Group C), Tulsk also made a statement of intent, defeat-

ing St. Croan’s comfortably, aided by goals from Tadhg O’Rourke and John Carleton.

3 STARS...OF WEEKEND H Oran senior team ... stunned St. Brigid’s H Ultan Harney, scored late winning goal for Clann H Daire Cregg ... he oiled Boyle wheels!

Rampant Oran! Led by Colin Walsh (pictured in action in last Friday’s match) Oran stunned defending senior champions St. Brigid’s. Picture: Michelle Hughes Walsh

THE KNOW-ALL PUNDIT! Jack Lohan of St. Dominic’s pictured in action against Kilmore at Dr. Hyde Park last Saturday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

IFC for thrills!

Wow! Nobody saw that Oran win coming...

Well, they have a lot of very good young players, a nice batch of experienced guys too. And they have been knocking on the door the last few seasons.

Actually, I was chatting to my sources in Oran last week and

I had a fair idea there was a big performance coming...

Yeah, right! So anyone else impress?

Oh yeah, Boyle were lethal against Roscommon Gaels.

They have lots of attacking options and could be a real threat this season.

Did we learn anything else?

Well, Roscommon Gaels and Western Gaels both need to sharpen their attacking threat if they are to progress.

You’re so clever...tell us how Kerry v Tyrone will go...

Kerry to win...by eight!

If you want entertainment – including lots of goals – keep your eyes on the Roscommon IFC! That’s the message from last weekend’s opening action, with six games yielding 20 goals in total!

There were impressive high-scoring wins for Creggs (v Shannon Gaels) and neighbours Fuerty (v Castlerea). Creggs scored 3-13 and Fuerty added one more point (3-14) in their thriller with Castlerea, who scored 4-9 themselves.

Wins too last weekend for St. Aidan’s, Clann, St. Dominic’s and St. Faithleach’s, with the Knockcroghery men impressive when amassing 3-15 against Kilmore.

Flooding 1 Football 0

In this week’s ‘Typical Irish Summer’ section…last weekend’s Michael Glavey’s v Elphin game was called off due to a flooded pitch. Meanwhile, there’s a heatwave Ronan and Darragh O’Donnell pictured at the SFC clash between Boyle and Roscommon Gaels on Friday. Pic: Mick McCormack. now!

SOCIAL shorts...

Joe & Sean: Joe Brolly may divide opinion, but it has to be said that he adds to the gaiety of the nation.

Joe’s heart is certainly in the right place and he’s a fantastic supporter of the Roscommon Hospice project (the new-build just outside Roscommon Town, due to open this October).

On site last Thursday, Joe tweeted a photo with this caption: ‘Picture of the Hyde taking pride of place at reception in the new Roscommon hospice’. It led to an amusing exchange with Sean Moylan.

Sean: “Good man Joe. Going to be a super building and a worthy cause and a serious benefit to people far and wide”.

Joe: “It will be Sean hope all well with you I hope you’re not still throwing boys in the Tulsk River”. (This was a Brollyesque reference to Christy Moore’s infamous experience in Tulsk over 40 years ago; long story).

Sean (quick as a flash): “Only tight gits that dodge their round...”

Billy & Arteta: Oran manager Billy Donnellan, right, a Twitter regular, reacted to Friday’s remarkable win over St. Brigid’s with a nice humourous touch.

After tweeting an intriguing ‘More Weetabix’ with his team 2-9 to 0-4 ahead – we think he was referring to the water break – Billy added (with some understatement) at full-time: “That’ll do”.

A number of the Twitter family sent congratulations to Billy and Oran. Tom Seery even foresaw Oran’s man of the moment taking the Arsenal manager’s job, tweeting: Billy Donnellan - 4/6 to replace Arteta in November....

Billy replied: “I’ve enough stress already!”

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