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So, how did the big party go? Eh…which party? Oh don’t play games! You said you’d be going to a Garden Party in Áras An Uachtaráin last Saturday. It pains me to ask about it, but I must! Oh, THAT! Yes, THAT! Oh, let me guess…you were spoofing? NO! It went ahead alright. I told you last week that I got on great with President Higgins, that he invited me up… Yeah, you never stopped telling me… Indeed! So? Did you go? How did it go? Yes, and it was great!

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(They pause to watch two synchronised swimmers struggle to synchronise their swimming) WELL? Well, the weather was glorious, the actual garden was amazing, and all the beautiful people were there! But YOU were there! Or were you? Yes! And how was the star of the show, the host, the person with all of the allure? Oh Sabina was lovely! Charming lady! I meant Michael D! Eh…it’s President Higgins to you, Michael D to me! Aagh! (They pause to reflect on the fact that heavy rain has led to the rowing being deferred at the Olympics) Not sure I believe any of this! Huh? …that Michael D…I mean President Higgins, actually invited you to a Garden Party at the Áras… Oh he did, I have the photos to prove it!

Go on… I tell you, he really took to me on the phone that day. He loved that I’m into the arts, poetry, Galway United… Yeah, you said…by the way, I’ve never known you to be into the arts, or poetry… Well, I like martial arts… Oh dear… And I may have taken some poetic licence when I was speaking to him… Oh dear… Anyway, he was great company. It was a lovely afternoon. What? Fancy food on the lawn, a quick hello and then goodbye? Oh NO! We ended up watching sport and chatting for ages! So, a great success? Eh…yeah. Well, until… UNTIL?

(They pause to briefly try and replicate a backward somersault they’ve seen in the gymnastics at the Olympics; they quickly abandon this) UNTIL? Oh it’s nothing… It was great…until? Well, HE wanted to see the hurling. Galway v Waterford…so a few of us popped into their private cinema to watch THAT… Yeah… Then I suggested we watch the second half of the Lions v South Africa… Was Michael D…I mean President Higgins, okay with that? Yeah, sort of… SO? Then I might have overstayed my welcome… Oh dear… I told him I hardly ever miss the Connacht Football Final…and still had hopes of going this year… REALLY? How daft! Michael D was slightly tired by now, he seemed to want to wrap up the conversation… EH…YEAH! Looking back, he was probably being diplomatic when he said ‘Sure any time you’re in Galway for the Connacht Football Final, you can stay in my residence…’ AND? Well, that’s when I said ‘Actually, this year’s Connacht Final is in Dublin on Sunday, and I’m in your Dublin residence NOW! AND you probably have tickets!’ NO! I was sort of joking… AND? That’s when Sabina winked at Michael D and told him the Taoiseach was on the phone… for some reason, I didn’t see any more of him…I expect he’ll call soon…

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NewsPeople Castlerea boxer, Aoife O’Rourke, performed heroically in her round of 16 bout on Wednesday morning before falling to a unanimous points decision against Li Qian of China. Pics Credit: INPHO/James Crombie

What the pundits said… “Twenty-four-year-old O’Rourke, who only took up the sport six years ago, has already delivered a gold medal success at European level. This Olympic experience will stand to her, with the Paris Games only three years away”. – RTÉ Sport. “I thought she did enough in the second round to be honest, and then couldn’t quite do enough in the third. But I thought it was a great performance from her, she’s very young at 24 years of age and there’s definitely another Olympics in her in three years’ time”. – Kenny Egan “O’Rourke’s qualification for these games caps what has been a meteoric rise for the Roscommon middleweight. A relative newcomer to the sport in her late teens, she remains firmly in the frame for an Olympic rerun at Paris 2024”. – Ronan Mullen, Irish Examiner.

Beaten but unbowed…Aoife performs heroically in Tokyo! < DAN DOONER

Castlerea boxer, Aoife O’Rourke, lost out on an unanimous points decision to Chinese fighter Li Qian in yesterday morning’s (Wednesday) Women’s Middleweight round of 16 bout at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. O’Rourke was aggressive from the start, stepping forward to confront Li Qian, who had a height and reach advantage over the

Roscommon girl. Qian’s precision helped her to take the first round on the judges’ scorecards (3-2) despite an impressive start from O’Rourke as she took control of the centre of the ring. The momentum seemed to shift in O’Rourke’s favour in the second round as her tireless workrate forced her more experienced opponent to slow matters down. Qian was warned a number of times

for holding by Algerian referee Sidali Mokretari, as O’Rourke gamely took the fight to the number two seed. While O’Rourke dictated the tempo, all five judges, somewhat surprisingly, awarded the second round to the streetwise Chinese fighter as her precise shots found their target. O’Rourke, heroic in her endeavour, was forced to up the tempo even further in the third and clipped

Qian with a couple of cracking right hooks. A bronze medal winner in Rio, Qian survived to claim the unanimous decision, but O’Rourke can hold her head high with her focus now firmly on Paris 2024. Speaking afterwards, O’Rourke was magnanimous in defeat: “It’s not the result I wanted today. I was beaten by the better girl and everything is a steep learning curve. I’m here in

Tokyo. Six years ago, my goal probably would have been for Paris 2024 and I’m lucky enough that I got into this Olympic cycle. I’ll go back to the gym now and work for Paris 2024. “I’ve been working really hard in training and working with the coaches. We had a good plan going in, I put the pressure on her, hoping that she’d back down a bit, but again, she just picked me off. She was the better girl on the

day. You learn every day. I’ll take this on the chin, go back to the gym and keep working,” she said. Commenting on her overall Olympics experience, O’Rourke said: “Tokyo has been brilliant. We’ve had an amazing atmosphere. “Everyone’s been great. I’m going to go back and cheer on everyone now the way they cheered me on today. There’s been a great buzz about the place”.

“Well done, Aoife O’Rourke. A fantastic effort against one of the Olympic favourites! Roscommon will be rightly proud of you”. – Des Cahill (via Twitter, @ sportdes). “Aoife was amazing, she did everything and got out of that ring without an ounce of energy left… She was targeted for Paris 2024 and she has just evolved very, very quickly. Just the fact that she’s here (in Tokyo) is golden, a phenomenal opportunity in terms of experience”. – John Conlon (Coach). “On her Olympic debut, O’Rourke was faced with a tough draw against the 2018 world champion and bronze medal winner from Rio 2016, but she held her own…The Roscommon 24-year-old exits but, with youth on her side, she will have her eye on Paris 2024 and beyond”. – Ian O’Riordan, Irish Times.

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Local Property Tax rate to be maintained < DAN DOONER

Members of Roscommon County Council agreed to maintain the current Local Property Tax rate at 15% at Monday’s monthly meeting of the local authority. The decision will see over 90 percent of households paying an annual rate of €90, the same rate most householders paid last year. The outgoing Director of Services, Martin Lydon, had stressed the importance of maintaining the maximum rate, and said current services could not remain at the same level if there was a

reduction in the LPT. The new re-evaluation year will become effective on November 1st of this year. Mr. Lydon told members that the current financial projections would see the Council break even by the end of the year with a similar projection for 2022. He added that the baseline tax figure since 2016 was €10.2 million which had increased to €10.8 million in the past two years. Mr. Lydon highlighted that income generated by LPT remained within County Roscommon and was crucial in order to maintain essential services.

Council pays tribute to ‘gentleman’ Martin Finan < DAN DOONER

Members of Roscommon County Council came together to pay tribute to former employee, Martin Finan, who recently passed away following illness. Mr. Finan of Lantern Way, Cloverhill and formerly of Southpark, Castlerea was previously employed in the IT Department of Roscommon County Council. He was laid to rest yesterday (Wednesday) in Oran Cemetery following funeral mass at St. Patrick’s Church, Cloverhill. Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Joe Murphy, led the tributes at Monday’s monthly meeting of the local authority, offering his condolences to the Finan family. Cllr. Marty McDermott also expressed his condolences to the Finan family: “Martin Finan was an absolute gentleman and his wife, Eileen and family, Louise, Marty and Roisin are salt of the earth. “It was a pleasure to know Martin. He taught us underage football for Oran. He was an absolute gentleman in every way and he was always very positive no matter how bad the result was. Martin would always see the positive side of it and he’d say ‘We’ll have a better day next time!’ I’m so sorry for the family; he’s a tremendous loss to the parish of Oran”. Cllr. Tom Crosby described Mr. Finan as a “real gentleman” while Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice said Mr. Finan was a “very nice man and very approachable” during his

time at the Council. “He was from Southpark just outside Castlerea and went to school in Tarmon. I’d like to offer my sympathies to his family,” he said. Cllr. Liam Callaghan offered his deepest sympathies to Mr. Finan’s wife Eileen, daughters Louise and Roisín and son Marty, also to his sisters, Marie and Bernadette, Anne and Geraldine. Offering his condolences, Cllr. Tony Ward said he had got to know him on the football field. Mr. Finan had played football for Castlerea St. Kevin’s, later becoming an official with Oran GAA Club. Cllr. Laurence Fallon said Mr. Finan was a family man and was “always The late Mr. Finan of Lantern Way, Cloverhill and formerly of a pleasure to meet in the Southpark, Castlerea. corridor” during his time at the local authority. ported the ‘Save Cuisle’ help out his local commu“I remember when the is- campaign, which attempt- nity”. sue of ‘head shops’ (shops ed to prevent the closure of Roscommon County which sell products related the Irish Wheelchair Asso- Council CEO, Eugene to cannabis and tobacco ciation’s holiday centre in Cummins, concluded: “On consumption) became an Donamon. behalf of all the staff, the issue in this town. Myself, “He was passionate about management team and myMartin and many others trying to keep Cuisle open. self, I’d like to extend our spent many chilly nights His daughter Roisín is a sympathy to Martin’s wife protesting against (the good friend of my daugh- Eileen, and to his children shops) and thankfully they ter Caoimhe and Caoimhe Louise, Marty and Roisín. disappeared, largely due to would often say what a “He was the gentleman the efforts of Martin and quiet, lovely gentleman that everyone has referred Eileen. To the Finan and he was and a great father to. When Martin had reEarley families, I want to to his family. He will be tired he was a great support extend my sympathy on sorely missed,” she said. to us during the counts for his untimely death,” he Cllrs. John Naughten and the local elections includsaid. Anthony Waldron also ing the last one. We would Cllr. Valerie Byrne said: paid their respects with have been in difficulty “When I went to put in my Cllr. Waldron saying: “A without him really”. condolences on the page, I nicer or more genuine man A minute’s silence was looked back at some of the you couldn’t meet. I have observed at Monday’s others and nearly everyone huge respect for him and meeting in memory of had said what a gentleman used to always love the Martin Finan and former he was. He was a very chats about Southpark and Roscommon Association friendly man”. Castlerea St. Kevin’s. Mar- Dublin Chairperson, MiCllr. Kathleen Shanagher tin will be truly missed and chael Fitzmaurice, who said Mr. Finan had sup- was always a great man to also passed away recently.

Council bids farewell to Director of Services < DAN DOONER

Councillors and members of the executive paid tribute to outgoing Director of Services, Martin Lydon, at Monday’s meeting, as he prepares to take over as Chief Executive of Sligo County Council at the end of next month. Mr. Lydon’s departure signals a number of changes in the local authority executive from August 30th with Caitlin Conneely taking over as Acting Director of Services in order to fill the role left by Pat Murtagh, who has returned to Westmeath County Council. Meanwhile, the responsibilities of current director Majella Hunt will expand to include housing, and the manager’s role for Roscommon Municipal Area. Fellow director, Shane Tiernan’s responsibilities have also expanded to include the area of planning, while Sean Mullarkey has been appointed the new Acting Director

of Finance, including the role of digital transformation and IT. CEO of Roscommon County Council, Eugene Cummins, led the tributes to Martin Lydon at Monday’s meeting. “It was obvious to me and anyone with any contact with him that Martin Lydon has been a Chief Executive in waiting. “He is a man of great ability, humility and a great communicator. He has a great way with everyone,” Mr. Cummins said. The Chief Executive said Mr. Lydon had an “uncanny ability to make the most complex things seem simple” and that he leaves Roscommon County Council with the executive’s best wishes and the respect and good will of everyone in the Chamber. Both Councillors and fellow directors, Majella Hunt and Shane Tiernan, also paid warm tributes to Mr. Lydon, who will take up his new role in Sligo County Council on August 30th.

Roscommon Disability Support Group extends sympathies to the Finan family

The management and staff of Roscommon Disability Support CLG are very saddened to learn of the untimely death of Martin Finan. Martin was a very active director and company secretary of the organisation for the last number of years. He freely gave a lot of his time voluntarily to the organisation and will be greatly missed by all. He contribution made a difference to so many people’s lives. He was a great family man, true gentleman, and a friend to many. We extend our sincere sympathy to his wife Eileen, his children Marty, Louise, and Roisin, and his extended family. May he rest in peace.

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Warm tributes to ‘great Roscommon Ambassador’ Paul Healy remembers Michael Fitzmaurice: Page 19 < DAN DOONER

Members of Roscommon County Council paid tribute to the late Michael Fitzmaurice, the former Chairperson of the Roscommon Association in Dublin, at Monday’s monthly meeting. A native of Ballinlough, Mr. Fitzmaurice was a founding member of the Roscommon Association Dublin in 1952 and served as its Chairperson from 1955 to 2004 when he became its Life President. He lived in Dublin with his wife of 58 years, Attracta, and the couple had four children and five grandchildren. Offering his condolences to Mr. Fitzmaurice’s family, Cathaoirleach Cllr. Joe Murphy described him as a very active member of the association. “In Dublin he was referred to as ‘Mr. Roscommon’. He was Treasurer until 1955 and then took over as Chairperson, a position he held until 2004.

Since then, he had been a very active Life President. As Chairperson he was responsible for editing 21 annual issues of the Roscommon Association Dublin yearbook,” Cllr. Murphy said. Cllr. Tom Crosby described Mr. Fitzmaurice as a “great diplomat for County Roscommon” and also extended his sincere sympathies to the Fitzmaurice family. Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice said: “I’d also like to express my deepest sympathy to the Fitzmaurice family. Michael Fitzmaurice was a great ambassador for Roscommon, and was always down for the reunion years”. Cllr. Fitzmaurice noted how Mr. Fitzmaurice had ensured that Association members made regular visits to different parts of the county and were supportive of a range of projects here. Cllr. Tony Ward said Mr. Fitzmaurice “flew the flag” for Roscommon in Dublin.

“I would like to offer my condolences to Michael Fitzmaurice’s wife and family. Michael was flying the flag for the Roscommon Association in Dublin for a long number of years,” he said. Cllr. Laurence Fallon also offered his condolences: “Michael was the main driver of the Roscommon Association in Dublin right throughout its lifetime as an organisation. Despite the fact that he was at a fairly advanced age, he was still actively promoting the aims and objectives of the Roscommon Association right up until the last number of months. To his family, I would also like to extend my deepest sympathy”. Cllr. Valerie Byrne also sympathised with the Fitzmaurice family, paying tribute to Michael’s service to the Roscommon Association in Dublin. Cllr. Tony Waldron added: “Speaking recently to Michael Lennon, the Chairperson of the Ro-

The late Michael Fitzmaurice (pictured in 2008). Photo courtesy of Mike Lennon

scommon Association in Dublin, he spoke about the gentleman that Michael Fitzmaurice was and the great work he was doing for Roscommon. My deepest sympathies to the Fitzmaurice family”. Michael Fitzmaurice, who was in his mid-90s, was laid to rest at Glasnevin Cemetery on Wednesday morning following

funeral mass at St. Peter’s Church in Phibsboro. He is sadly missed by his devoted wife Attracta, his children Ronan, Declan, Deirdre and Aidan, his sons and daughters-in-law Gregory, Leoné, Shay and Natasha, and his grandchildren Dáire, John, Sophie, Rachel and Sarah as well as extended family and wide circle of friends.

Covid Certificate Helpline ‘an absolute shambles’ Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane has called for greater resources for the Covid Certificate Helpline, having experienced the service this week on behalf of a constituent. Deputy Kerrane said: “I have spent over twelve hours over three days on hold to the Covid Cer-

tificate Helpline. On a number of occasions after waiting hours on the phone, the call has been disconnected. I have been contacted by many people who’ve had the same experience. “Not everyone seeks a Covid Certificate to go on their holidays – some peo-

ple are traveling in tragic circumstances and this is what they are having to put up with. “There is no excuse for this shambolic service. We were told in May that the Department had been piloting the Covid Cert since January. The Government weren’t ready in time to

begin using the Cert on July 1st, and then after all of that, a helpline with fifty-five people was set up. “The Department of Health have confirmed that since July 19th, over 126,000 calls were received with just 10,500 handled. That is 8% of calls.

“I have contacted the Taoiseach’s office, Minister Ossian Smyth and Minister Stephen Donnelly in relation to this helpline. It needs to be ramped up and properly resourced if it’s going to provide any kind of service,” concluded Kerrane.

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Feighan receives update on N4-Cootehall junction works Minister of State at the Department of Health and local Fine Gael TD, Frank Feighan, says he was recently briefed on progress towards the development of a road designed turn-off junction for Cootehall of the main N4 road between Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon by Roscommon County Council. In an email from the local authority to Minister Feighan, he was informed that the Departure Application has been approved by Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Tenders have now been issued by Roscommon County Council and are due for return in the next three weeks. It is expected that a contractor will be appointed by midAugust with work on the N4 junction turn-off to begin in late September if all goes well. “I have been keeping a keen eye on progress and while many may consider it slow, that is the nature of these procurement proceedings. However, slowly but surely, this important piece of safety infrastructure is moving steadily,” Deputy Feighan said. “I wish to thank Roscommon County Council for their on-going commitment to these vital safety works, and I am glad that progress is evident, which I am sure will be welcomed by the area’s residents”.

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PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor Thursday night Killarney is buzzing with staycationers and sunworshippers alike. The apartment in the grounds of the massive Gleneagle Hotel/INEC arena is lovely, very family-friendly. In record-breaking sunshine, the attractive main thoroughfare of the tourist capital of Ireland is heaving with people. Normally, there would be thousands of foreign holidaymakers milling around, but this year it’s almost entirely staycationers. The absence of American accents is particularly noticeable. The outdoor dining/drinking is a massive success in this glorious weather. An available outdoor table is the new gold dust.

Friday The drive to Valentia Island is a delight, the spectacular scenery world class, sizzling sunshine showcasing The Kingdom’s majestic beauty. But one of the consequences of Covid is that people are interacting much less than in the past. All is not yet normal again. The weekend was notable for the lack of those informal chats with locals which are always such an enjoyable aspect of a visit to Kerry. Spontaneity is a Covid victim. The locals are extremely nice, it’s just that the lingering restrictions mitigate against the traditional ‘Where are you from?’-type banter.

Saturday We enjoy the hotel facilities (including a game of pitch & putt in extreme heat), more sightseeing, and generally savour the atmosphere in the town. There’s a great buzz in the High Street, an intoxicating holiday atmosphere…glimpses of the life we knew. A grizzled busker who’s in his 60s belts out ‘Alleluia’, but where’s the violin backing coming from? It’s another (younger) busker perched outside a café on the opposite side of the street. This unique approach – two buskers playing ‘together’, at locations which are many metres apart – intrigues the growing audience. A novelty, it still doesn’t overshadow the actual performance(s). People linger, applause rings out. It’s lovely to see buskers freed. A very tall, strong and firm-jawed

Garda – straight from ‘Traditional Kerry Garda Central Casting’ if I can so generalise – has the street/town in the palm of his hands. He has a word for everyone. He compliments the young lady running an ice cream store on the fact that she has watered the hanging baskets. The Garda places his Garda cap on the head of a boy passing with his parents. This Garda would quite possibly successfully wrestle an alligator, but his charm, streetwise approach, engaging personality and sheer friendliness suggest no such showdown would be necessary. He is John Wayne without the surliness; Garda gold. On Saturday evening, with the temperature touching 30 degrees, we went for an outdoor drink at the Gleneagle. As I queued to order, a group of Cork people cheered as their hurlers began to master Clare on the giant screen. Five points up, time ticking. Meanwhile, the ‘pint’ was served in one of those ‘not quite a full pint’ plastic containers. It cost a slightly startling six euro. Still, it went down well. By the time I was served, Clare had rattled in a penalty, and were bearing down on goal in the last minute of injury-time. The Cork party in front of me froze, but their ‘keeper saved them.

Sunday Killarney is preparing to host the Munster Football Final. 2,500 supporters will be in attendance. A chirpy sports guy on the radio says it’s 26 years since Kerry lost in the championship in Killarney. Suddenly it dawns on me that I was there that day…at the 1995 Munster Final (writing a book for Mercier Press ‘The Search for Sam’). The weather was beautiful that summer (1995) too, as Fiona and I scrambled around looking for accommodation on the Saturday night before the big game. There were no rooms in any inn, until we finally met a landlady who cheerily invoked the ‘Irish B&B solution to being full on a manic weekend’. After ‘phoning Mary on the hill to see if she had any vacancy, our no-nonsense landlady offered us the family sitting room. We gratefully accepted. Later, after a great night with Kerry and Cork fans in town, we retired to that sit-

paul@roscommonpeople.ie acknowledgement, no empathy with hospital attendees. Patient but puzzled (and annoyed), I began a loud beeping campaign, supported by fellow motorists. A security man approached and asked him to drive on, but The Man Who Only Stares Ahead refused. The driver next to me wound down his window and asked ‘What’s wrong with that fella? As if there isn’t enough pressure here already…’ I wondered about tapping his window and giving him an earful, but I also thought ‘Don’t get involved with a jerk’. While I was deliberating, he finally took the parking space he was obsessed with (as a car pulled out). Cue several head-shakes from bemused viewers. If Bad Manners was an Olympic sport, The Man Who Only Stares Ahead might just take gold.

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ting room, surrounded by framed family photos, Community Games medals and slightly underwhelming pictures of mountains and wildlife. Today, 26 years on, we’re leaving Killarney just as the fans are gathering. Although it will make our journey back to Roscommon longer, we take the road to Dingle. Stopping for coffee in Farranfore, we chat to an old lady who has her ‘And where are you from?’ radar on. She’s a local, of course. “Oh, Roscommon’s a long way” she muses. “I’ve a son in Kildare and I used to love going there. But IT was a long way. So then I began to fly there instead of driving!” (Farranfore has its own airport). “Enjoy the match” I said to her as we left. “I will,” she replied, “back in my house with a fag”. It’s a struggle for us to get to see any of the football. We missed Mayo’s impressive win against Galway, but saw the first half of Kerry v Cork in a beer garden. As for Dingle, with its pretty necklace of quaint shops and cafes, it was buzzing. There was a great atmosphere, people glad to be back out and about, the weather still sensational. *We had arrived in Killarney just as our columnist Frank Brandon was heading out of town; see Frank’s review on page 12.

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Coming soon: Prince Harry’s new book on privacy, media intrusion and keeping a low profile. This fascinating publication will…eh…see Prince Harry write about his private life, from growing up as a member of the Royal family to his marriage to Meghan and their subsequent break for the border. It will also deal with media intrusion (details of book launches/promotional tour/exclusive interviews/lucrative serialisation to follow). All enquiries/‘royalties’ to be marked Harry & Meghan’s ‘We just want a quiet life’ project, c/o California.

Tuesday In the car park at Sligo Hospital, The Man Who Only Stares Ahead was defiant. Probably in his late 30s, he was double-parked, but the bizarre thing was, there were vacant parking spaces behind his very plush vehicle. In front of and behind him, frustrated drivers patiently waited for our hero to move, to do something. I tried to catch his eye, but it was becoming evident that The Man Who Only Stares Ahead is stubborn in the extreme. No eye contact, no

All eyes on Aoife (O’Rourke) at the Olympics this morning...and the pride of Castlerea was superb. Aoife was unfortunate to draw such a quality opponent; with a bit more luck, she would have been amongst the medals. We have report and exclusive photos on pages 1 & 3. Well done Aoife, and here’s to Paris 2024!

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‘Zappone approached Coveney and offered herself for top job’ – (various media): Encouraged by this new (or newly revealed?) way of doing things, I’m exploring freelance career options with immediate effect. I’ve spent all day ringing Government Ministers to inform them that I’m recommending myself for a variety of leading roles. I have advised the ministers that it will not be necessary to advertise any of the said roles, and that no interview process will be required. Naturally I expect a positive response (particularly from Minister Coveney’s office). As a courtesy, I have informed the Taoiseach’s office that I will be joining the team.

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St. Brigid’s sod-turning on new development project marks red-letter day for the club St. Brigid’s GAA club recently turned the sod on their development project, marking a red-letter day in the history of the club. The sod-turning ceremony was performed at a sun-kissed Kiltoom by Club Chairperson Michael McDonnell and Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Councillor Joe Murphy. The event marked a very historic day for the South Roscommon club, which now looks forward to the construction of its new development, the club’s

largest since the clubhouse complex was built in 1988. The project consists of two elements. The first involves the construction of a new building extension comprising a new gymnasium and a community meeting room, and the second element involves essential upgrades to dressing rooms, showers, kitchen, toilets, roof and car park. Work on the development will commence in the coming weeks. St. Brigid’s was successful in its application

Club Chairperson Michael McDonnell and Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Joe Murphy pictured turning the sod on the club’s new development project at Kiltoom.

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for LEADER funding for in reaching this important 2060795 these development works milestone. History and and the club undertook a the generations that folvery successful fundraiser low will look kindly on to fulfil its financing club’s achievement, he Start proDate:the27/04/2021 vision requirement of the said. End Date: 27/04/2021 project. In her address, CEO of In opening the event, Roscommon LEADER No. of Inserts: 1 Martina Earley Club chairperson Michael Partnership McDonnell thanked the paid tribute to the club and many people who had its members for progressworked so hard on ensur- ing this significant develing the progress of the pro- opment. Cllr. Laurence ject. Acknowledging the Fallon, Chairperson of Edition: wonderful response from Athlone Municipal Disclub members,Roscommon the local trict, Roscommon County Herald community, and support- Council, said that as a local ers of the club’s fundraiser, councillor and member of Mr. McDonnell went on to the LCDC, he had worked acknowledge the courage, closely with the manageforesight and perseverance ment team as the funding of the current executive application was steered

through the LEADER application process. “The size, achievements and standards set by this club means it will always lead the way in the personal development of its members and the infrastructure development of its club grounds,” said Cllr. Fallon. Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Cllr. Joe Murphy Class:said that everyone was aware of St. Brigid’s achievements Finance on the pitch but a lot of work continues to go on behind the scenes, including major fundraising, to ensure the club keeps moving forward.

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Construction begins on Boyle Pleasure Grounds Enhancement Scheme Roscommon County Council have announced that enhancement works to the Boyle Pleasure Grounds will commence next week (August 2nd). This project is funded by Fáilte Ireland under the Emerging Destination Towns Capital Investment Programme, with match funding from Roscommon County Council. The enhancement works to Boyle Pleasure Grounds includes widening and resurfacing of existing footpaths, the

construction of paved areas, provision of increased landscaping (as well as upgrade of existing landscaped features), enhancement of existing foot bridges and railings, construction of terraced seating and the provision of street furniture. The project was developed by the Regeneration Team and Tourism Officer in consultation with Fáilte Ireland and Boyle Town Team, and was designed by Landmark Designs Ltd. The construction

works will be carried out by RJ McKelvey Ltd. The Pleasure Grounds will be closed to the public from August 2nd, for approximately eight weeks. Please note that access to the playground will be maintained during this time. These enhancement works are part of a larger project, which also includes work on the King House entrance to Boyle River and along the northern side of the Boyle River.

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NewsPeople newsbriefs Leyden calls for noticeboard at St. Coman’s Cemetery Fianna Fáil Cllr. Orla Leyden called on Roscommon County Council to support the provision of a large information board at St. Coman’s Cemetery in Roscommon town with a map to illustrate the location of graves for visiting family members and descendants. Responding to Cllr. Leyden’s request, the local authority’s executive said that while such a project was desirable, the council was dependent on both financial and human resources. The most likely way the project could be completed, it said, was for a voluntary group to train and complete training projects funding by the Heritage Council and Roscommon County Council. Cllr. Leyden’s proposal was supported by a number of councillors, including Tom Crosby, Kathleen Shanagher, Laurence Fallon, Tony Waldron, Donal Kilduff, Valerie Byrne, and Marty McDermott, who paid tribute to the voluntary work carried out at Ardkeerin and Oran Cemeteries.

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New housing development to get green light in Ballinasloe Town The Department of Housing is set to approve the construction of seven twobedroomed houses and four one-bedroomed apartments as well the renovation of nine existing derelict units in Ballinasloe town. Fianna Fáil Senator Eugene Murphy confirmed that he had met with Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien some months ago to address concern about housing issues in Ballinasloe. Speaking this week, Senator Murphy said: “Minister Darragh O’Brien and this Government are determined to solve the housing issue, and maintain they will. “This means the development of twenty new housing units, and is in addition to the thirty-two turnkey houses given the go ahead by Minister O’Brien some weeks ago. The development will be undertaken by Galway County Council”.

The L-6166-23 at Ballinderry & Derrycanan will be closed for 1200 metres East of its junction with Ballinderry Cross. The L-61661-0 will be closed for 500 metres from its junction with the L-6166-23. Alternative Routes: Traffic will be facilitated as much as possible for the duration of the works. Any diversions found to be necessary will be communicated to the residents directly. Period of Closure: The 23rd August 2021 until the 15th October 2021. Reason for Road Closure: Laying of water mains along the public road in the Townlands of Ballinderry & Derrycanan as part of the Mid Roscommon Water Scheme pipe laying Contract. All necessary approach signage and diversion signage will be used at the required locations as per Traffic Management Plan. Residents will be contacted and notified directly by the Contractor in advance of the closure. Closures will be phased to ensure minimum disruption to locals. Maps showing proposed closure/diversions are available on www. roscommoncoco.ie

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Roscommon County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to close the road referred to hereunder for the period and the reason specified. Road to be closed: The L-6171-0 at Ballinderry will operate on Stop/Go for 400 metres between its junction with the L-6166-23 at Ballinderry Cross and the L-60974-0 at Dooherty.

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Roscommon Olympian Aoife O’Rourke’s strength and conditioning coach, Richie Feeney, pictured with an eyecatching sign outside his premises on the Racecourse Road recently. Castlerea boxer Aoife did the entire county proud yesterday morning in Tokyo with a very impressive display against number two seed Li Qian of China. Making her debut at the Olympics, Aoife left everything in the ring but unfortunately lost by unanimous decision. Here’s to Paris 2024!

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Roscommon County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to close the road referred to hereunder for the period and the reason specified. Road to be closed: L-1812 Golf Links Road will be closed for 300 metres from its junction with L-7052 Antogher Road to the Sacred Heart Home entrance. Alternative Routes: Traffic will be diverted via L-7052 Antogher Road on to the N63 Galway Road and right onto Circular Road and vice versa. Traffic will also be diverted via L-7055 at the Golf Club onto N61 Athlone Road and left onto Circular Road and vice versa.

ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 Roscommon County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to close the road referred to hereunder for the period and the reason specified. Road to be closed: The L-7144-0 at Carrowbaun/Ballinaboy will be closed for 400 metres North from its junction with the N63. Alternative Routes: Traffic will be diverted via the N63 on to the L-1829-14 and on to the L-7143-0 and vice versa. Period of Closure: The 23rd August 2021 until the 10th September 2021.

Period of Closure: From 30th August 2021 to 15th October 2021.

Reason for Road Closure: Laying of water mains along the public road in the Townlands of Carrowbaun & Ballinaboy as part of the Mid Roscommon Water Scheme pipe laying Contract.

Reason for Road Closure: Laying of sewers along the public road as part of the Roscommon Town Main Drainage Scheme.

All necessary approach signage and diversion signage will be used at the required locations as per Traffic Management Plan.

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Residents will be contacted and notified directly by the Contractor in advance of the closure. Maps showing proposed closure/diversions are available on www.roscommoncoco.ie

Objections may be made in writing to the undersigned in respect of the proposed temporary road closure to arrive not later than 4.00 p.m. on Wednesday 4th August 2021.

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Independent Cllr. Tom Crosby has called for a tax incentive scheme to be introduced to bring the county’s derelict residential and commercial properties back into full use. Addressing Monday’s monthly meeting of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Crosby proposed that the local authority call on the Government to create an incentive similar to the Section 23 Tax Incentive Scheme to address the current housing crisis in the country.

Naughten: ‘Verge trimming needs to be scaled up!’ Fine Gael Cllr. John Naughten has said that verge trimming throughout the county needs to be “scaled up significantly” in the coming weeks as overgrown grass and noxious weeds are becoming increasingly hazardous to road users. Speaking at Monday’s monthly meeting of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Naughten raised a motion calling for adequate funds to be provided for works. The motion was supported by Fianna Fáil Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice, who said overgrown hedges and verges were a “huge problem” throughout the county. In response, Director of Services, Shane Tiernan, said that extra contractors had been hired during the summer period to complement the existing council fleet.

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TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 Roscommon County Council intends to close the road set out in the schedule hereunder for the period and the reason specified. Road to be closed: L2026 at Ardkeenan, Drum, Athlone Period of Closure: Monday 16th to Friday 27th August 2021 Alternative Routes: R362 (through Bellanamullia) & R446 (through Cornafulla) Reason for Closures: Bridge Replacement Works on the L2026 Objections in respect of the proposed closure may be made in writing to the Roads and Transportation Department or e-mailed to roads@roscommoncoco.ie to arrive not later than Wednesday 4th August 2021. Shane Tiernan Director of Services

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‘A Hurl for every Girl’ campaign is launched in Athleague! ‘A Hurl for every Girl’, a campaign to encourage young people to remain in sport, was launched by Athleague Camogie Club in conjunction with main sponsor Ward and Burke Construction recently. Ward and Burke Construction are strong believers in gender equality, and the company actively recruits, promotes, and encourages women to see past old stereotypes and realise their true potential in a predominantly male employment sector of construction. Michael Ward, a former sportsman himself, believes in how invaluable playing a team sport is for young people, and for young girls in particular. Along with building character and resilience,

it gives focus and direction at times in life when it is needed most, lifelong friendships are forged, and opportunities are opened up. The campaign has also received welcome support from global leaders Aurivo and Kepak as well as local dairy farmers. All three companies offer graduate programmes, and this is where Athleague Camogie Club comes in. The club wants to encourage girls to look to these companies as career options, to promote rural Ireland and the local community. Girls are encouraged to see the bigger picture; these jobs are not just for males, and the potential of young women within these organisations is limitless.

Local dairy farmers have also joined the initiative to help promote rural jobs, and to encourage girls to see farming as a viable option for them and to encourage growth and sustainability of the family farm. Athleague Camogie Club is part of a rural community and members believe it is vital for the community’s survival and prosperity that young women can stay in their local area if they choose to. Keeping the community vibrant helps everyone not just its local sports clubs. The new initiative will see each primary school girl (116 students) in the club’s catchment area receive a hurl and sliothar to encourage them to take up the noble sport of camogie

and develop skills such as teamwork, resilience and courage. Senior Athleague club members, supported by the hard-working executive including Treasurer Miriam Killian, will hand deliver the hurls and sliothars to younger players at the end of this month with further information on how to join the club. Athleague Camogie has always received wonderful support from the local community, including farmers and businesses and the club has gone from strength to strength in recent years with a number of underage and senior titles. The support of main sponsor Ward and Burke Construction since 2018 has helped to progress the

Pictured at the launch of ‘A Hurl for every Girl’ campaign in Athleague recently were, back row (left to right): Chloe Connaughton, Ava Lynch, Alannah McCormack, and Claire Maloney. Middle row (left to right): Teagan Healy, Mya McCormack, and Mia Kelly. Front row: Ali Farrell and Mia Lynch.

promotion of the game in the club’s catchment area, which includes Creggs, Fuerty, Athleague and Ballymurray National

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ing Athleague Hurling Club, Tremane, Fuerty and Creggs Rugby, who have offered the use of pitches and facilities.

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Art is a powerful form of expression that can not only bring people together in a language that is beyond words, but can also affect our fundamental sense of self. It is always a sign of a functioning society. The main exhibition is always one of the highlights of Boyle Arts Festival and this year is no exception. Entitled ’Crossings’, the magnificent setting of King House will yet again showcase more than 130 leading artists, both established and emerging, from across the Island of Ireland. Curated by Paul McKenna, it will continue the strong North-South flavour that has characterised the exhibition annually over the past thirty-two years. Work by established artists like John Behan, John Shinnors, Elizabeth Cope, Colin Davidson and Donald Teskey will share space with art from emerging artists such as Linda McCann, Mantas Ponderys, Stephen Doyle and Sian Costello. The exhibition features works

in all media, with sculpture being particularly well represented. 2021 will also see the presentation of the second Annual Fergus Ahern Award. Fergus worked tirelessly to place the Boyle Arts Festival on a national platform, earning it a place as one of Ireland’s most anticipated and prestigious summer celebrations of the arts. All works are for sale, with prices ranging from €200 to €23,000. The exhibition runs from August 5th to 31st, and admission is free during King House opening hours. Numbers will be limited at any one time and Covid safety measures are in place. If you are unable to attend, the exhibition will be available to view virtually in 3D via our website boylearts.com Due to ongoing Covid regulations and guidelines, it was with great regret that the Committee decided not to hold the annual Open Art Exhibition. This year we invited artists to exhibit their work in businesses and vacant premises and we have assembled an Art Trail, details of which can

County Roscommon is set to feature in a new travel and music programme ‘Heartlands’, which is presented by renowned musician, Sharon Shannon and her niece Caoilinn Ní Dhonnabháin, for TG4.

Pictured is an oil-on-canvas work by Malachy Costello, entitled, ‘Long by the River’ (2021).

be found in our programme and on boylearts.com Keep an eye out for ‘popup galleries’ and small exhibitions in various premises and shop windows around town during the course of the Festival. Several local artists including Tony Murphy, Eddie Lee, Susan Mannion, Malachy Costello, Róisín McNamara and Declan Wynne will be exhibiting their work throughout the town, along with Boyle Camera Club who will hold an online exhibition. Please note that entrance to all exhibitions is free, and tickets for all other events will soon be available to purchase online, exclusively at boylearts.com.

Please note that there will be no ticket office this year and there will be no tickets available at events. In recognition of the difficult eighteen months experienced by a great number of our loyal sponsors, we will not be seeking sponsorship this year. However, we will gladly accept any donation that is offered to us, as costs will significantly outweigh income this year, due to ongoing restrictions. For more information on Boyle Arts Festival 2021 please visit boylearts.com, email info@boylearts.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Boyle Arts Festival is supported by The Arts Council.

Roscommon to feature in Sharon Shannon’s ‘Heartlands’ Fáilte Ireland and TG4 have joined forces with renowned Irish musician Sharon Shannon on a new travel and music programme, entitled ‘Heartlands’. The four-week series, commencing on Wednesday, August 11th, at 8.30 pm, features Sharon Shannon and her niece Caoilinn Ní Dhonnabháin, and showcases the Shannon River region across Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, including County Roscommon. The first episode (August 11th) will showcase the regions of Cavan, Roscommon and Leitrim, the second episode (August 18th) will showcase the regions of Leitrim, Roscommon, Longford and Westmeath, the third episode (August 25th) will showcase the regions of Westmeath, Offaly and Galway, and the fourth episode (September 1st) will showcase the regions of Clare and Tipperary. Sharon and her niece Caoilinn Ní Dhonnabháin will slowly cruise the River Shannon discovering Ireland’s

hidden gems while catching up with a host of musical friends, such as Liam O’Maonlaoi (Hothouse Flowers), Steve Wickham (The Waterboys), Eleanor Shanley, Nathan Carter, The Henshaws, Seamus Begley, Mundy, Gerry ‘Banjo’ O’Connor and Susan O’Neill. The series was supported by TG4, Fáilte Ireland, Waterways Ireland and all nine Local Authorities along the Shannon from the Shannon Pot to Lough Derg (Cavan, Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Galway, Clare and Tipperary). Commenting on her involvement in the ‘Heartlands’ programme, Sharon Shannon said: “It’s been such a joy to be involved with this wonderful programme ‘Heartlands’, combining my great love of Ireland and music with Fáilte Ireland and TG4 and I truly encourage everyone to go and explore for yourself the host of things to see and do along our very own River Shannon!”

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Just catching up now with the fairly bizarre disclosure from Leo Varadkar that Katherine Zappone’s new envoy position was the brainchild of… Katherine Zappone

We Can Dublin Again makes literally no sense and as someone who used to be a copywriter, annoys me so much. Like would you say We Can Cork Again?

-We’ve been in touch with several ministers offering our services for key roles; we expect to hear back soon...

-Totally agree. Some whizzkid thought it was a clever marketing move. We’re not so sure

Marian Keyes is on D E A D L I N E @MarianKeyes I am DEVASTATED be Liam’s capers. DEVASTATED -We have no idea what capers Liam has been up to in/on Love Island. We’re not watching, but superauthor and all-round national treasure Marian clearly is… Sheila Reilly @sheilareilly123 I’ll be thrown out of Cavan for saying this but 100 people is more than enough at any wedding. After that you’re like a county councillor at a wake trying to shake hands with everybody in as short a time as possible.

Fuerty Cemetery Mass this Friday

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Mona McSharry being an Olympic finalist is an achievement that blows my mind. In a sport that is so globally competitive & at the age of 20 in her Olympic debut. She is an incredible athlete. -Respect for Mona from Derval Jim Sheridan @Jim_Sheridan Whoever decided that #TeamIreland should bow when they entered the stadium deserves a shout out. It was a lovely gesture and I think they’re the only Country who did it.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT SCHEMES EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The Department of Transport has invited local authorities to apply for funding for the years 2022 and 2023. Roscommon County Council invites Expressions of Interest from householders and land owners on local and regional roads who wish to participate in the Community Involvement Scheme. The Scheme, which is funded by the Department of Transport, will be based on a minimum community contribution of either 10% or 20% for eligible works, including general maintenance, drainage works, pavement works and footpaths, based on the criteria below: • Where the local community contribution is monetary a minimum contribution rate of 10% will apply; • Where the local community contribution comprises works the minimum contribution rate will be 20%; Application forms are available at www.roscommoncoco.ie or by email to roads@roscommoncoco.ie The closing date for receipt of applications is close of business on Thursday 19th August 2021. Shane Tiernan Director of Services Date of Notice: 30th July 2021.

The annual Fuerty Cemetery Mass will take place this Friday (July 30th). Families are invited to tidy their graves and remove all weeds, old flowers and wreaths from the graveyard. Those in attendance are asked to adhere to Covid-19 social distancing guidelines. The Mass will take place at 7 pm.

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Derval O’Rourke @DervalORourke

-Agreed!

Roscommon Mobile Library county visits Roscommon Mobile Library will be in the Cathedral car park in Ballaghaderreen on Thursday, Aug 5th and Thursday, Aug 19th from 11 am to 3.30 pm for browsing and returns. The library will also be in Strokestown, in the cark park opposite Strokestown Library, on Tuesday, August 3rd and Tuesday, August 17th from 11 am to 3.30 pm for browsing and returns. It will also be in Elphin, on Main Street opposite Elphin Library, on Thursday, August 12th from 11 am to 3.30 pm.

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-Agreed...and Aoife will be back!

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Boyle Family Resource Centre is here to support you. Doors are open between 10 am-12 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays until further notice. The centre is available on weekdays from 9 am-1 pm, and 2 pm-5 pm. Due to Covid-19, Boyle FRC adheres to the HSE guidelines that pertain to the safety and care of all of our service users. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please contact the centre. For more information, visit boylefrc.ie, email info@boylefrc. ie, or phone 071-9663000. Follow us on Twitter (@FRCBoyle) and Instagram (@boylefamilyresourcecentre). Contact the BFRC counselling service by emailing boylecpc@boylefrc.ie, or phoning 071-9663841. Charity No: 20153519. Please note that the centre will be closed from Monday, August 2nd until Friday, August 6th inclusive for summer holidays.

Notice of Passing of Resolution to Vary Basic Rate of Local Property Tax The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended), makes specific provision that Elected Members of a local authority may pass a formal resolution to vary the basic rate of the Local Property Tax for their administrative area by a percentage known as the Local Adjustment Factor. Article 10 of the Local Property Tax (Local Adjustment Factor) Regulations 2014 requires a local authority that has decided to vary the basic rate of the local property tax within its administrative area to give public notice of that decision. Notice is hereby given that at the meeting of Roscommon County Council held on 26th of July 2021 a formal resolution was passed to the effect that the basic rate of local property tax should stand varied upwards by 15 per cent for the year 2022 with regard to relevant residential properties situated in the administrative area of Roscommon County Council. The variation in the Local Property Tax rate applies for a period of one year from the next local property tax liability date. 27th July 2021 Eugene Cummins Chief Executive Roscommon County Council Aras an Chontae, Roscommon, F42 VR98

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Creggs is the place to be… just ask Gordon D’Arcy! Our man Frank on famous visitors to Creggs, a romantic trip to the Lakes of Killarney, local footballing success, and bringing the turf home after forty years… On September 27th, 1891, Charles Stewart Parnell arrived in Creggs

and addressed a large crowd in the pouring rain. Subjecting himself to a severe soaking - along with his already deteriorating health and severe kidney disease - led to his early death a little over a week later at just fortyfive years of age. Now despite the fact that I am a born and bred Creggs man, I would acknowledge the fact that we are not exactly on the beaten track to anywhere. It would be unusual for many travellers to land in our village – they would be more likely to end up in Roscommon or Ballygar or some of the other villages on the main

national roads. However, all of a sudden we seem to be the place to call to! Last week, I told you of a young Cork girl, Ruth Ni Riada, whom I met as she walked through our little village while retracing the steps of the famous O’Sullivan Beare march, which was undertaken way back in 1603. Well this week, it was the turn of former Irish rugby international, two-time Lions tourist, and Grand Slam winner, Gordon D’Arcy, to arrive in Creggs. On Thursday afternoon he visited the village as part of a very demanding, four-day, 850kms solo cycle,

which took him through the four provinces of Ireland. He undertook the cycle to raise funds for Barretstown, a specially designed camp in County Kildare that provides Therapeutic Recreation programmes for children with serious and often life-threatening illnesses. He has been a long time ambassador for the charity, and his cycle enabled him to raise much-needed funds, and help them continue their very valuable and necessary work. The good news is that a large crowd turned out in Creggs to meet him, and he spent an hour or more meeting and greeting the people – in

The Gap of Dunloe

A magical break in The Kingdom Under normal circumstances, as a fully retired person, I would’ve definitely made it my business to have been in Creggs to meet the rugby legend Gordon D’Arcy. However on Tuesday of last week, Carol and I took off to Killarney for a little break to revisit some of the places we went to on our honeymoon, just under 41 years ago. We headed off early enough in the sweltering sunshine, called to see the Rasher in Ennis, stopped for a bit of lunch in Adare (although not in the famous Manor), and landed in Killarney in the middle of the afternoon. Now a few weeks ago, I found myself up near the top of Sliabh Báin, and the truth is that I couldn’t get over the amazing views that opened up before me. Looking down on the town of Lanesboro, the beautiful River Shannon, the bogland, and the lush green trees and farmlands that stretched as far as the eye could see, I said to myself that there is so

much beauty to be seen, even in areas that may not be as celebrated as the renowned tourist areas like Connemara, the Burren, or Killarney. However, after a couple of days visiting the lakes and all the other famous attractions like Lady’s View, The Gap of Dunloe, Torc Waterfall, the fabulous Muckross House, and the Black Valley (a new one to me), I have to admit that Killarney really does have a lot to offer. It’s little wonder that foreign and local tourists still flock to the Kerry town in such large numbers – or at least they did pre-Covid. This time round, the ‘jarveys’ (jaunting cars) seemed to be very busy – particularly those working at the Gap of Dunloe and around Muckross House. However, it was when we ventured into town on Tuesday evening that we realised that in Killarney there was little sign of any Covid impact. The main street was absolutely choc-a-bloc, outdoor eating and drinking areas were full to capacity and there was

no chance whatsoever that we could get in anywhere. There were people milling around everywhere and buskers performing on the street, and as we made a hurried exit back to the peace and comfort of our hotel, we reflected on the ridiculous situation that so many people could be gathered together in the centre of the town, while little country pubs that might only ever have a handful of customers have been closed for more than 500 days. Anyway, I have to say that we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Killarney, and after such a long time, it was heartening to see that all the natural attractions remain as beautiful as ever. Hopefully, it won’t be as long before we get back again! However, if you do get the chance to go to the top of Sliabh Báin, go up and look down on the areas below. You will see scenery that is a match to anything you could see elsewhere in the country. It is right here on our doorstep, so do pay it a visit.

particular, the many young children who were delighted to talk to him. He was hoping to meet my brother, the Rasher, who had worked with Gordon’s father back in the day, but of course the Rasher is down in Ennis. The rugby star (D’Arcy, not the Rasher) was more than happy to have pictures taken with everybody, and the word is that he couldn’t get over the Creggs Rugby Club set-up. That’s the update on our visitors for the last two weeks. Whoever might come our way next week, God only knows, but whoever it is, you can rely on the Roscommon People to keep you up to speed!

Congratulations to Roscommon U-20s! Out here in Creggs, as you know by now, we sort of straddle the Galway Roscommon border. Some of us support the Rossies and some of us follow the Tribesmen, but on Wednesday evening, we were all united as the young Roscommon Under-20 footballers put Mayo to the sword in the Connacht final, played down in MacHale Park, Castlebar. The reason for our united front was the fact that our own clubman, Thomas Crean, was a hugely important member of the team, lining out at centre half-back and putting in his usual highly effective and impressive display. The overall performance of the Roscommon team bodes well for the future, and while their opponents in the All-Ireland semi-final are not yet known, they will definitely fancy their chances. Who knows – they may bring All-Ireland glory back to their loyal and faithful followers. As for us who follow the wearers of the ‘maroon and white’, last weekend was a weekend to forget as quickly as possible as both Galway teams suffered dispiriting defeats. The hurlers were well beaten by Waterford, and the footballers followed suit the next day against Mayo. For some reason, I only put out my Galway flags on Saturday, and sadly they were back in storage again by Sunday evening. Unless some miracle takes place,

I can’t see them flying for too long next year either. And so, all I can do now is follow the Roscommon Under20s and wish them well. Win or lose from here on in, we congratulate Thomas Crean and his teammates on their Connacht final victory. Out here in Creggs we are proud to have him in our club, and as we all know, a Connacht medal is very hard to come by.

Finally for this week … I told you a few short weeks ago about my return to the bog after nearly forty years. The good news is that on Monday, the last of the lovely, dry, black sods landed into the sanctuary of my turf shed (well, it’s some sort of a shed), and as a result of my labours (also of some others who probably don’t want to be associated with the project so they will be nameless), all is home safe and well. Please God, we will be warm as wool when the winter comes. I suppose this was a particularly easy year to raise and save the turf, but either way, I enjoyed my bog return and look forward to the same again next year.

‘Till next week, bye for now

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Gordon D’Arcy pictured in Creggs with Aidan Farrell and Jack Hegarty during his 850km solo cycle through the four provinces in aid of Barretstown. Pic: Mick McCormack

Gordon D’Arcy pictured in Creggs with Ronan and Callum Kilcommons during his 850km solo cycle through the four provinces in aid of Barretstown. Pic: Mick McCormack

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Former Irish Rugby star, Gordon D’Arcy, received a warm welcome at Creggs Rugby Club on Thursday last when he stopped by en route to completing an 850km four-day cycle in aid of Barretstown.

The former Leinster centre from Wexford was only too happy to pose for pictures with local rugby fans as he regrouped ahead of his next leg, which took him to Belmullet in Co. Sligo. Gordon told the Roscommon People that Barretstown was a cause close to

Gordon D’Arcy pictured in Creggs with Sean Richardson and Patrick Murray during his 850km solo cycle through the four provinces in aid of Barretstown. Pic: Mick McCormack

his heart and he wanted to raise much-needed funds and awareness for the children’s charity. “I’ve been an ambassador and patron of Barretstown for twenty years now and like everyone during lockdown, I was getting into fitness and I got a stationary bike. I’ve had a few shoulder issues since I finished playing but the body’s been fairly good. We had our daughter Meadow in November so I’ve landed my wife with a seven-month-old at home! “I hadn’t really pushed myself physically or mentally since I finished playing rugby so I said I really wanted to do something. I decided to set myself a fundraiser and try and raise a little bit of money for Barretstown and more importantly, raise some awareness for them,” he said. “Every year Barretstown has to raise €5.5 million to keep the gates open and this year they had to raise an extra €1.2 million on top of that so this cycle is all about raising a little bit of awareness. “I also wanted to tie in the rugby clubs too so I

picked a route and found rugby clubs around it and off we went. The response from the clubs has just been amazing. The turnout here at Creggs has been fantastic and we’ve just come from Galwegians, where they made an U-14 player, a young guy called Jack, President of the club for the day. That was a beautiful touch. I’m from a rural club, Wexford Wanderers, and I know how important community is to clubs”. Gordon, who completed two tours with the British and Irish Lions during his career, was suitably impressed with the facilities at Creggs Rugby. “It’s incredible but look how many kids there are around here so I think it’s probably just about meeting the need. It’s brilliant. I was coming in with Aidan (Farrell) on the bike and he was explaining to me that they are building female-friendly changing rooms and how they’re trying to keep players playing at those drop-off points of ages 12, 16 and 18. It’s so important to keep both girls and boys involved in sport. “I’m just tickled pink

Gordon D’Arcy pictured in Creggs with Conor Reid and Adam Keegan during his 850km solo cycle through the four provinces in aid of Barretstown. Pic: Mick McCormack

now that I chose to come to Creggs and that I’m seeing something I’ve been talking about for so long – encouraging kids to play and enjoy sports so that there’s a chance they’ll play for longer,” he said. Gordon concluded with some words of wisdom

Boyle Arts Festival tickets go on sale Following ongoing communication with the Department of Health, the Boyle Arts Festival organising committee took the decision to delay the sale of tickets for the event. Tickets will now go on sale online this morning (Thursday 29th) at 10 am. Tickets can only be purchased at www.boylearts.com, where there is a full list of events available including full artist information, dates and times.

Organisers remind patrons that tickets are non-transferable, can only be purchased on the website, and will be released over a five-day period. A statement from the organising committee read: “Please note that because we are still restricted by current health guidelines, a very limited amount of tickets will be available for each event and we understand that many may be disappointed if they are

unable to attend. “Masks will be mandatory at all our events, social distancing will be in place, and hand sanitisers will be at the entrance to all venues. Any additional requirements for entry that may be introduced by the Government in the coming days will be published later. “This information is correct at the time of going to press, but any changes to it will be pub-

lished on our website, social media channels (Facebook and Instagram), on realboyle.com and boyletoday.com”. For more information on Boyle Arts Festival 2021, please look out for programmes, visit boylearts.com, or email info@ boylearts.com. Follow the festival on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more. Boyle Arts Festival is supported by The Arts Council.

for the young rugby stars of Creggs. “Enjoy it! If you don’t play with a smile on your face then what’s the point? “One of the things I would have lived by growing up and even into my professional career is that you can always get faster, fitter and stronger

but you can’t get more skilful. Young kids should practice skills because that will make the difference when you’re older. It’s almost impossible to learn new skills when you’re an adult because you have the form in place so practice your skills because that’s the way forward!”

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Roscommon breathes a sigh of relief as indoor drinking and dining resumes At last, following 497 days of imposed restrictions (mainly on so-called ‘wet pubs’ who haven’t been able to do business since March 2020), bars and restaurants can finally reopen for indoor services as of Monday last. Now, given there was nearly a rebellion when the Government used to enforce a closure of pubs on Good Friday, I have to ask – how on earth did we all survive the entire lockdown without

enjoying the privilege of going to ‘the local’ when we felt like it? Mind you, these facilities are only open to vaccinated people or to those who’ve recovered from Covid-19 in the past six months - and of course to any accompanying minors. I don’t wish to sound preachy, but in the interest of safety and keeping these businesses open, I would like to remind readers to please support and embrace

this opportunity and to enjoy it for what it is – a step towards normality! However, while you’re doing this, do have respect and consideration for the poor management and staff who’ve been placed under additional pressure in a bid to wade through a shed load of guidelines so that everyone can enjoy a safe drinking/dining experience. Bear in mind that while it has been

reported that 25,000 workers will sign off the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP), one in four restaurants will not be opening for indoor dining for the simple reason that they cannot get enough staff. For the ones who do manage to get up and running again, while I wish them luck, I also don’t envy them having to painstakingly verify customers’ proof of vaccination or their recovery

Please support Roscommon SPCA’s car boot sale this weekend

Comhghairdeas Team Ireland! A big shout-out goes out to Team Ireland for the positive way in which they represented us at the ‘Parade of Nations’ as part of the Olympics Opening Ceremony in Tokyo last week. In case you didn’t see it, boxers Kellie Harrington and Brendan Irvine were our country’s representatives, and they led a small delegation of Irish athletes into the purpose-built Olympic Stadium for a ceremony that, due to Covid concerns, only allowed up to 1,000 spectators. However, refusing to allow these unusual circumstances dampen their spirits, our lads in the timehonoured, good-humoured spirit of the Irish, showed respect and appreciation to their host country by bowing, in line with the Japanese tradition, as the home team entered. Pure class, lads. I am so proud of you all. C’mon Ireland!

Minister for Education, Deputy Norma Foley

Happy new school year! Following a school year filled with uncertainty and anxiety for many, the Government is adamant that our education system will reopen in September. So relax parents; happy days are here again! While this news comes as a huge relief to many, there is still understandably some concern regarding the current wave of Covid infections (mainly Delta), which are on the rise right across the county and country. As our health service continues to grapple with this more ‘transmissible’ strain of the

from Covid. However, I have no doubt the fantastic hospitality sector reopening right across Roscommon this week will have the full support and the best wishes of our readers, who’ll all bear in mind that this whole new regime - farcical though it may appear - is a necessary step in our bid for normality. Go forth and conquer Roscommon – we’re all rooting for you!

virus, my thoughts are with families who’ve been managing (with great skill let me say) to keep their little darlings safe during these challenging times. However, if you’re feeling elated, yet a bit concerned regarding this autumn’s school reopening, (and Education Minister Norma Foley says it’s happening), let me say that as someone who could win an Olympic gold medal for worrying, my advice is to seek reassurance now. Do this by speaking to your child’s principal, their teacher(s) and

to anyone else involved in their education regime and find out what intervention strategies have been put in place. In addition, get reassurance from your family healthcare provider regarding your child’s specific situation and requirements. Arming yourself with all of the relevant information pertinent to your child and your family places you in the best possible position to keep everyone safe. I wish you all a happy and enjoyable new school year.

Regular readers will know that I never miss an opportunity to support and champion animal welfare charities, especially our local ones. So this weekend, if you’re planning to spend the Bank Holiday in Roscommon (and I hope you are, because our businesses need your custom), why not drop into Casey’s car park in Roscommon town and buy yourself something nice at the Roscommon SPCA’s car boot sale? The boot sale runs from 9 am to 3 pm, at a cost of €15 per car. There’s no need to book, and there’s also no need to worry about handling cash because the lovely, organised people at the Roscommon SPCA tell me they’ve got a ‘tap and go’ payment facility, so it’s all sorted. Enjoy the day, and remember to spend, spend, spend, because all proceeds go towards helping abandoned and cruelly treated animals across Roscommon whose charities are run by a team of dedicated volunteers.

My Digital Covid Cert has arrived In the spirit of fair play and balance, and following my little rant last week regarding the disappearance of my Digital Covid Certificate, I am happy to inform readers that it has arrived safely in the post and is now in my possession. And no, I’m not planning on taking a trip abroad this year, I just wanted my official documentation as is my right, as is all of our rights.

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It’s been a GOOD week for… The British & Irish Lions, with Warren Gatland’s men winning the first test against South Africa Couples who are planning to get married, with confirmation that the number of people permitted to attend weddings will rise to 100 from August 5th Fans of Peter Kay, with news that the much-loved UK comedian who hasn’t performed live in over three years, will return to the stage next month to raise funds for charity

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Cork footballers, who lost Sunday’s Munster Football Final to Kerry by a massive 22 points Hurling, with the news that the great Joe Canning of Galway is retiring from the inter-county game The Government, with controversy over the manner of the appointment of former minister Katherine Zappone as UN Special Envoy for Freedom of Expression

Here in pandemic-weary media land, we may be about to enter what will be a so-called ‘silly season’ with a difference – the silly season being that time of year (basically August) when everything goes quiet and obscure stories get undue prominence. It’s when unusually shaped vegetables are more likely to get photographed in the papers, when stories about gifted pets get prominence, maybe reports too of the odd ‘sighting’ of a UFO. This year, with few festivals and shows happening, less GAA than normal etc., we’ll be challenged more than ever. Thankfully, as we prepare for the pending copy dearth in newsrooms, it appears that some eh…archbishops, may be about to come to the rescue. Yes, in the archbishop fraternity, they’ve been busy producing content/ issuing newsworthy copy. Archbishop of Tuam Michael Neary is helping to fill the traditional column inches, but there’s a sting in the tale: he’s having a go at the media.

Adjudication underway in Texaco Children’s Art Competition Judging of entries in the 67th Texaco Children’s Art Competition is now reaching its final stages, with winners expected to be announced shortly.

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Speaking at the commencement of final judging, Chairman of the judging panel and final adjudicator, Professor Declan McGonagle

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spoke of his ‘admiration’ for the levels of creativity and imagination revealed in the thousands of entries received this year. In addition, he congratulated the children, their parents and teachers for keeping alive the spirit of the Texaco Children’s Art Competition throughout Covid-19, despite the interruption to normal school activity. “Through their enthusiasm, dedication and commitment, those who have

submitted entries continue to demonstrate the importance that art has in the lives of our young people,” he said. First held in 1955, the Texaco Children’s Art Competition is widely acknowledged as the longest running art sponsorship in Ireland. It is hosted annually by Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited – the company that markets fuel in Ireland under the Texaco brand.

Chairman of the judging panel and final adjudicator, Professor Declan McGonagle

“In a competitive world, the media will tend to focus on the dramatic or even sensational as extreme positions vie with each other. Consensus and collaboration are frequently overlooked. This has an impact on the way in which religion is presented”. The full text of the archbishop’s interesting Homily (delivered at a Vigil Mass in Westport) is available online. In somewhat lighter mode at the weekend was Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly, who issued a statement congratulating the Limerick senior hurling team and management on “their fantastic achievement of winning three Munster titles in a row”. He added: “Being a Cork native, and a former Bishop of Killaloe, I have, as they say, a lot of ‘skin’ in the forthcoming All-Ireland series. May the best team win!” That’s the serious and the sporting covered; as of yet no archbishop has ventured a view on Love Island. Anyways, as the silly season starts, it seems there is hope, perhaps Divine intervention even…

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Arnold Schwarzenegger (Actor, producer, retired bodybuilder, former politician, 74 on Friday)

Lisa Kudrow (American actress and comedian, most famous for her role as Phoebe in Friends, 58 on Friday)

JK Rowling (Famous British author, 56 on Saturday)

Sam Mendes (British actor and producer, 56 on Sunday)

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Castlerea MART WATCH There were 450 animals presented at the sale on July 22nd, with trade holding very well, especially for the quality lots on offer. The bullock trade witnessed no change in demand or prices, with the top-quality light stores exceeding €3 a kilo, while the heavier lots made up to €1,710 with less heavier stock on offer this week. The heifer ring saw light stores peak at €2.88 a kilo and the heavier heifers made up to €1,760. The dry cow trade saw prices peak at €2.36 a kilo while €2,120 was paid for a Limousin cow and her Charolais heifer calf at foot.

Demand for calves and runners is very good at the moment as farmers are out in force replacing sold stock while the weanling ring with better quality lots on offer this week saw heifers make up to €1,110 and a ten-month-old Charolais bull made €1,410. Cows with calves at foot made from €1,100 to €2,120, springer cows made up to €1,250 with breeding bulls making up to €1,800, young calves made from €100 up to €620 for a continental heifer calf, and runners made from €240 to €750. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday, July 29th), with

our usual sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am, and sellers are advised to be present to sell their livestock. Sample prices for bullocks: Ch 490kgs €1500, Lm 445kgs €1220, Lm 455kgs €1210, Ch 510kgs €1470, AAx 540kgs €1330, AA 580kgs €1530, Ch 645kgs €1650, AA 642kgs €1600, Her 765kgs €1710, Ch 660kgs €1630. Heifers: Chx 395kgs €1140, Ch 420kgs €1110, Lm 330kgs €1000, Lim 465kgs €1270, Lm 440kgs €1220, Ch 610kgs €1540, Ch 750kgs €1760, Lm 600kgs

€1610, Lm 495kgs €1170. Dry cows: Lmx 740kgs €1750, Lm 720kgs €1650, BBx 715kgs €1600, Ch 715kgs €1570, AA 830kgs €1720, Six 640kgs €1440, Fr 720kgs €1140, Sh 540kgs €890. Weanling bulls: Lm 295kgs €770, Sa 285kgs €750, Lm 485kgs €1430, Ch 475kgs €1410, Ch 465kgs €1200, Ch 395kgs €1170. Weanling heifers, sample prices: Ch 250kgs €860, Ch 280kgs €740, Ch 235kgs €690, Ch 395kgs €1110, Her 340kgs €840, Ch 320kgs €760, Ch 405kgs €1100.

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Linking recent heatwave to climate change is ‘sickening propaganda’, says Fitzmaurice Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has described linking the recent heatwave to climate change as “sickening propaganda”, following an apology from the Managing Director of RTÉ News for not making a clear connection between the recent high temperatures and climate. Jon Williams took to Twitter this week to apologise for the State broadcaster’s recent coverage of Ireland’s heatwave, but the rural TD was left far from impressed. “The fact is that the climate is constantly changing. If

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you were monitoring radio and television in recent days, some outlets were nearly disappointed that we didn’t break the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in Ireland – which stands at 33.3 degrees Celsius, recorded in Kilkenny all the way back in 1887,” Deputy Fitzmaurice said. “We have had heatwaves recorded in 1976, 1983, 1989, 1995, 2003, 2006, 2013, 2017 and 2018 – is RTE going to now apologise for not linking those heatwaves with climate change when reporting on

Ifac urges Roscommon farmers to consider LEADER funding Ifac is urging Roscommon farmers to avail of LEADER Transitional programme funding in order to grow and diversify. Patrick Black, Food and AgriBusiness Executive, believes the programme, which was launched in April of this year, can bridge the gap between the 2014-2020 LEADER Programme and the commencement of the next EU Programme in 2023. “LEADER sets out to support rural businesses seeking to reach new markets, expand, innovate and diversify in response to macro trends such as Covid-19 and Brexit. Alongside the wider fund, a specialised stream for food businesses is available under the LEADER Food Initiative,” he said. The application process itself can be lengthy but the benefits for a rural business are significant.  “For example, we re-

cently worked with an ifac food business client, who was diversifying their product offering, to secure €120,000 in LEADER funding. While it was a detailed procedure, the funding has made a monumental difference to the business’ growth, helping to drive the business forward”. The level of LEADER funding on offer varies depending on the project and the county in which a business is based, but according to Mr. Black, funding up to 75 percent, to a maximum of €200,000, is generally available for capital works, consultancy or machinery upgrades. “In ifac, we are working closely with a number of businesses utilising LEADER funding to grow their rural businesses. The types of businesses vary from established food businesses looking to expand, to start-up farm di-

versification projects. Eligible businesses are those with an annual turnover of up to €10 million and employing fewer than 50 people,” he added. “In most counties LEADER funding is administered by a Local Community Development Committee (LCDC). Some LCDCs operate open calls, which means they will accept applications at any point throughout the duration of the programme. “Others operate targeted calls, which means they will only accept applications during particular periods.  “Having worked through the LEADER application process from initial engagement through to funding drawdown with several businesses, we have identified some key learnings to help with a successful application,” he said. For more information, see www.ifac.ie.

bullocks and general sale of heifers and dry cows. We had larger numbers on offer at this week’s sheep sale on Wednesday, July 28th. Prices for lambs were slightly better on the previous week, with finished lambs making up to €136 for 48.2kgs. Ewe lambs made up to €142 for 46.1kgs, store lambs made up to €116, and stag ewes made up €174. Cast ewes made from €60 to €174 per lot. Our next sheep sale takes place on Wednesday, August 4th at 11 am. The yard opens at 8 am and all stock must be penned by 10 am. Please note all sheep must be

corded in the 21st century. “Meanwhile, May of this year was one of the wettest in recent memory; but that’s life,” he said. “There is a sickening propaganda being driven by RTÉ that climate change is at the heart of all weather events. But the fact is, the climate is constantly changing. “We had less than two weeks of lovely weather for everyone to enjoy, we are not yet able to begin growing bananas or other tropical plants,” Fitzmaurice concluded.

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tagged with a full yellow EID tag set. The sale can be viewed live on livestock-live.com. Sample prices for dry cows: Char 980kgs €2150, Lim X 865kgs €2020, Lim X 775kgs €1710, Char X 800kgs €1690, Lim 750kgs €1680, Lim X 665kgs €1575, AAX 705kgs €1550, SAX 660kgs €1510, Lim X 705kgs €1650. Heifers: BBX 695kgs €1830, Lim X 655kgs €1690, Char X 665kgs €1680, Char X 650kgs €1660, 2 Char X 575kgs €1550, AAX 625kgs €1490, Simm X 580kgs €1450, Char X 505kgs €1530, Char X 520kgs €1390,

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Roscommon MART WATCH There were increased numbers on offer at our sale on Friday, July 23rd, with a strong trade for all classes. Heifers ranged from an average of €2.54 per kilo up to €3.22 per kilo, and bullock numbers were small due to next week’s special sale, with lots making from an average of €2.31 per kilo up to €2.66 per kilo. Dry cows ranged from an average of €2 per kilo up to €2.36 per kilo. Buyers continue to be anxious for stock, with customers active both online and at the ringside. Tomorrow (Friday, July 30th), we will have a special sale of

them at the time? In 1976, heatwave conditions were recorded in Birr, Co. Offaly, for a full fourteen consecutive days. “We enjoyed a week and a bit of fine weather and water conservation notices were issued in some areas, which doesn’t say a lot for our infrastructure. How do countries like Spain cope with extended periods of fine weather?” The Independent TD went on to cite Met Éireann figures, which he said showed that just two record high temperatures have been re-

Char X 360kgs €1160, Char X 420kgs €1210, Char X 405kgs €1200, Lim X 405kgs €1150. Bullocks: Lim X 545kgs €1450, AA 595kgs €1410, AAX 580kgs €1330, Simm X 550kgs €1180, Lim X 455kgs €1050, BBX 445kgs €920. Finished lambs: 48.2kgs €136, 53.4kgs €136, 48.6kgs €135, 46.60kgs €133, 48.3kgs €132, 45.2kgs €130, 45.5kgs €128. Ewe lambs: 46.1kgs €142, 41.8kgs €140, 45kgs €139, 46.5kgs €137. Store lambs: 40.80kgs €116, 40kgs €115, 39.5kgs €112, 35.5kgs €112, 37.5kgs €110.

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Tánaiste visits Ballinasloe Enterprise Hub An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar visited Ballinasloe Enterprise Hub on Friday last (23rd). As part of the Ballinasloe Area Community Development (BACD), the group the facility recently received €63,000 in funding under the Connected Hubs Scheme. Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan welcomed the Tánaiste to Ballinasloe and said the visit afforded him the opportunity to meet team behind BACD as well as some of the 30 start-ups, entrepreneurs, and 180 employees based in the Enterprise Centre. “BACD offers enterprise space, hotdesk and remote working facilities for start-ups in East Galway and South Roscommon combined with key initiatives to support retailers and businesses in town,” Senator Dolan said. “As the catalyst for many projects including the new ‘Shop Local’ signage and Shop Ballinasloe banners for restaurants as well as new Christmas lights last year, BACD also act as a liaison point with Galway County Council and funding agencies. “BACD is a fantastic example of the impact of government funding of development associations guided by the expertise of the BACD boardmembers. Chairperson Seamus Duffy and Manager Lyn Donnelly gave the Tánaiste a tour of the premises along with meeting some of the companies”.

An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan during the Tánaiste’s recent visit to Ballinasloe.

The Tánaiste commented on the diverse nature of businesses based in the centre and said what

‘Apprenticeship system in crisis’ – Kerrane Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane has accused the Government of hiding the full extent of what she says is a “crisis in the apprenticeship system”, as 735 apprentices remain on a waiting list for off-site training in the Roscommon and Galway area. “67 percent of apprentices (13,440) are now on a waiting list to access off-site training,” she said this week. “Of those apprentices unable to gain access, 735 are on waiting lists from the Roscommon and Galway Education and Training Board area. The majority of these are in electrical and plumbing”. The Roscommon TD said the number of those on the waiting list has steadily increased since March. “In March of this year, there were 6,928 apprentices on a waiting list to access the off-the-job training. By May, that had increased to 9,071 apprentices. When this was raised again in the Dáil on the 8th of July, I was shocked to hear that there were ‘over 10,000’ on waiting lists according to the Minister. “Figures released to Sinn Féin by the Department show that the Minister

has been done in Ballinasloe through Connected Hubs is a “great example for other towns

knew then that the figure was in fact 13,440 and 735 are from the Roscommon/Galway ETB area. I can only surmise that it was a clear attempt to hide the truly alarming rate of increase in the waiting lists after months of claiming the government were taking steps to address the problem,” Deputy Kerrane added. The Sinn Féin TD said she has been contacted by a number of apprentices who are “in despair” with the current situation. “One has been rescheduled multiple times and has just been informed he won’t be able to access training until January 2022. This means his four-year apprenticeship will take over five years to complete. Despite repeated assurances that action would be taken, waiting lists continue to spiral out of control. This has serious implications for not only their education, but also their income. Despite the amazing efforts of administrators and teaching staff across the country, apprentices are being badly let down when it comes to getting the education and training they need”.

around the country to follow”. Senator Dolan said: “The sense of business community spirit is very strong amongst the group highlighted through the webinars with the Pulse Club during lockdown and also how some of these award-winning initiatives such as ShopBallinasloe.ie really came to the fore giving retailers in the town an opportunity to engage with customers online. “The current Connected Hubs Scheme funding for energy upgrades to the existing building is the result of a Ballinasloe Town Team partnership with SEAI as the town is a Sustainable Energy Community. A priority goal is achieving low-carbon status as part of a strategic tenyear plan for the area”. During his visit, the Tánaiste also focused on the benefits of remote working and said the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment was driving new remote working policies such as ‘Making Remote Work’. CEO of the Western Development Commission, Tomás Ó Suíocháin, has led the roll-out of the Connected Hubs project working with the Tánaiste’s office and the Department of Rural & Community Development. As Ballinasloe Enterprise Hub is one of 380 mapped on ConnectedHubs.ie, now employees and companies can check out excellent facilities to allow people work in a flexible way in the west.

Funding boost for Connected Hubs Scheme

Projects in Co. Roscommon have received close to €330,000 in funding under the Connected Hubs Scheme, the Department of Rural of Community Development has announced. Arbutus Innovation Centre in Daneswell Business Park, Monksland is set to receive €75,000, with The Spool Factory in Boyle also receiving €75,000. Roscommon County Council has also received €150,000 to develop Broadband Connection Points in rural areas. A total of €8.8 million has been available for 117 projects nationwide as confirmed by Minister Heather Humphreys this week. Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan welcomed the news this week. “I’m delighted to see the Arbutus Innovation Centre, based in Daneswell Business Park in Monksland, Athlone, win €75,000 to increase the number of companies and entrepreneurs supported in the hub by at least 60 percent. The Arbutus Innovation Centre is a purposebuilt work hub, incubator, and research centre,” she said. “They will also support local community groups by giving access to meeting rooms. As well as making the facilities more energy efficient and significantly more comfortable to work in, it is ensured that facilities are safe and in line with Covid-19 regulations. Its facilities are upgraded and there is added wheelchair access and signage. The Spool Factory in Boyle also won €75,000 to adapt the ground floor space for companies, in addition to the existing top two floors. “Roscommon County Council has received close to €180,000 to develop Broadband Connection Points (BCPs). It is great to see Athlone, Kiltoom, Drumboylan, Boyle, Dangan, Elphin, Tulsk, Castlerea, Castleplunket win funding to upgrade facilities. This investment in BCPs will install access control and security systems, energy efficient and heating upgrades, and disability access upgrades,” Senator Dolan concluded.

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines available in seven Roscommon pharmacies

The Pfizer- BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is now available in seven pharmacies in Roscommon, the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has confirmed. The IPU is now calling for this to be extended, so that all pharmacies registered to administer Covid-19 vaccines have access to the Pfizer vaccine. Participating pharmacies in Roscommon include: Boyle Total Health Pharmacy; Conlon’s Chemist, Athleague; Kearney’s Chemist, Castlerea; McDonnell’s Pharmacy, Strokestown; McSharry’s Pharmacy, Knock Road, Castlerea, Murphy’s Total Health Pharmacy, Ballaghaderreen; Tully’s Total Health Pharmacy, Castlerea. Pharmacies started vaccinating in mid-June and to date have administered over 123,000 vaccines nationwide. This has predominantly been the Janssen vaccine, available to people aged 18 to 34 and to peo-

ple 50 years and older in over 950 pharmacies nationwide. A smaller number of pharmacies, chosen because of their distance to the nearest vaccine centre, are also offering the Pfizer vaccine to patients aged 18 and over, in line with the HSE Vaccination Centres. Darragh O’Loughlin, Secretary General of the IPU said: “Pharmacists are trained, experienced vaccinators and, after long campaigning to be able to vaccinate their local communities, are delighted to finally have the opportunity to support the vaccination campaign. Now the people of Roscommon can receive a vaccine in the convenience and comfort of their local pharmacy. People can book an appointment directly with their local pharmacy and, when called, attend at a set time and be on their way home all within 30 minutes.

“Since pharmacists began administering Covid-19 vaccines there has been universally positive feedback and a huge level of demand from all age groups. Pharmacists are delighted to be supporting this national campaign. “The ongoing level of demand will need to be matched by supply or pharmacies will be forced to suspend vaccinations. We know that supplies of the Janssen vaccine may be limited for a time, therefore we are calling for all participating pharmacies to be provided supplies of the Pfizer- BioNTech vaccine as well”. Darragh O’Loughlin, Secretary General of the IPU, concluded: “The full reopening of our society depends on the pace of the vaccine roll-out. By utilising the proven capacity of pharmacies in full that pace can significantly increase”.

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A proud night for Michael Fitzmaurice (second from right, back row) as he receives a County Roscommon Person of the Year Award.

The late Michael Fitzmaurice (second from left) pictured at a Roscommon social event in Maye’s Tavern in Dublin, with politicians Michael Finneran and Brian Mullooly, and Michael’s long-time Roscommon Association colleague, the late Rita Dorr.

A great Roscommon man The late Michael Fitzmaurice was the heart and soul of the Roscommon Association in Dublin... < PAUL HEALY

While an impressive shortlist could be drawn up, I’m pretty sure I’ve never met a person who was as passionate and proud of County Roscommon as Michael Fitzmaurice was. Countless thousands of us are rightly proud of Roscommon, its people, history and heritage; many have displayed that in selfless ways. Michael was certainly unique in his extraordinary devotion to his native county. And he backed that devotion up with action. What remarkable service he gave to this county, all in a voluntary capacity, all done with the courtesy, modesty and generosity of spirit that so characterised this gentlest of men.

The late Michael Fitzmaurice (pictured in 2008). Photo courtesy of Mike Lennon

While I knew Michael very well for over 30 years, he had almost reached retirement age by the time we first met. In the late 1980s, as I was finding my feet in the Roscommon Champion, I began to have dealings with the Ballinlough native, then – and always – the unassuming driving force behind a variety of Roscommon-related activities in the Capital.

The enormous good that he did in Dublin over several decades has been well documented. Michael was instrumental in forming what became known as the Roscommon Association in Dublin in 1952. They were different times. The new organisation made a very positive contribution. Roscommon people based in Dublin now had a social outlet. Roscommon people coming to Dublin were able to call on the association for help and advice, to do with employment, accommodation, etc. The Roscommon Association was extremely proactive in supporting Roscommon GAA teams, Roscommon-based charities too. The group didn’t confine its activities to Dublin either; members regularly travelled to Roscommon to support causes here, in person. In latter years, Michael was very involved in the successful Roscommon International Reunions. Over several decades, with great support from loyal committee members and supporters, Michael Fitzmaurice was the heart and soul of the Roscommon Association. He was innovative, passionate, generous and tireless. He was greatly supported by his wife Attracta, a wonderful lady. An exceptional couple who tirelessly supported Roscommon initiatives, it was always an uplifting experience to meet them. In 1980, having already done our county some considerable service from the Capital, Michael Fitzmaurice launched the Roscommon Association Yearbook. This annual publication became a ‘mustread’ for Roscommon people at home and abroad. Michael worked extremely hard – a labour of love, no question – gathering content and editing the book. The Yearbook was particularly well received by Roscommon folks abroad. The various Roscommon Associations worldwide – all of them thriving at the time – submitted reports and photographs. Michael meanwhile ensured there was a great mix of historical articles, sports’ summaries, opinion pieces, social photos, etc. During Michael’s 21 years editing the yearbook, I was happy to contribute regular articles. He was always a pleasure to deal with. He was very proud of the yearbook, but extremely humble about his own role. In truth, the yearbook would never have been published were

In 1980, having already done our county some considerable service from the Capital, Michael Fitzmaurice launched the Roscommon Association Yearbook. This annual publication became a ‘must-read’ for Roscommon people at home and abroad.

it not for Michael’s unstinting commitment to it. Later, his great friend Mike Lennon took over as Editor, and later still I stepped into the hot seat for a few years (we renamed the Roscommon Yearbook ‘Roscommon Life’). Michael Fitzmaurice was a most deserving and popular recipient of a Co. Roscommon Person of the Year Award when the Roscommon Champion ran that annual event. How fitting that such a great Roscommon man would be so honoured. Fiona and I had many happy social engagements with Michael and Attracta, ranging from events in Roscommon to gatherings in Maye’s in North Frederick

Street, and Roscommon Association Dances in the city. His death last Sunday leaves a huge void, for his family, his friends, his county. A proud Ballinlough man, he wore his love for his home county with the most tremendous pride. A long-time employee of Arnotts in Dublin, he was only on loan to the Capital, for while he happily settled in Dublin many decades ago, he never really left Roscommon. Michael’s legacy to his beloved county is enormous. The work he did, with such joy, enthusiasm and positivity, lives on in print and in our memory. The good that he and many of his colleagues did impacted very positively for so many people, men and women who

were grateful for the doors which were opened by the Roscommon Association, grateful too for its social dimension, and for its charity work. Most of all, when I think of him now at this sad time, I think of a man with a gentle disposition...always friendly, courteous, modest and good-humoured. Sincere sympathy on Michael’s passing is extended to his wife Attracta, to their sons Ronan, Declan and Aidan, their daughter Deirdre, their grandchildren and extended family members. May he rest in peace. Michael Fitzmaurice made an enormous positive contribution to the county he so passionately loved. He was a great Roscommon man.

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Pictured are Shane, Michael and Martin Glennon (Ballydangan) with Martina Jennings (CEO, MayoRoscommon Hospice) and Joe Brolly (Hospice Ambassador), who called to say a huge thank you to the boys after their amazing fundraiser. The Glennons organised the Drive for Cathy in memory of their wife and mother Cathy in December 2020, a short time after she passed away.

Mayo/Roscommon Hospice volunteers Karen O’Hara, Bernadette Crawley and Margaret Reynolds on duty in the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice shop in Castlerea. Picture: Mick McCormack

Calling all cars: It’s ‘PARK ‘N’ PARTY’ time people! < MIRIAM KERINS

The pandemic and all it entails has quite literally wiped out a year and a half of our social activities. Therefore, it should be no surprise that the current question on everyone’s lips is: “What’s the first thing you’re going to do when the country fully opens back up?” Some people can’t wait to dine indoors, some can’t wait to go abroad on holidays, and some are keen to go to a live gig. If the latter is you, then read on, because we’ve got some great news. This week, I caught up with Fair City heartthrob Ryan Andrews who has, over the past thirteen years, become a household name playing familyfavourite Sean Cassidy. Arriving in the soap’s fictional village of Carrigstown as a fresh-faced teenager, regular viewers will know that Ryan has been at the centre of some of the programme’s biggest storylines. Spoiler alert – I’m told that things are set to ‘get really heated over the next two weeks’ for Mr. Cassidy, but you didn’t read that here! However, what you did read here is all about Ryan’s new venture where he’s calling all cars to ‘PARK N PARTY’ at his new venture, a safe, outdoor family experience, guaranteed to satisfy the appetite of Ireland’s entertainment-starved masses

in a socially-distanced, yet fun-filled way. In fact, when it comes to entertaining us, Ryan’s got some pretty stellar credentials. From the age of ten, this multi-talented Dubliner has worked constantly in theatre, stage and TV (he got his big break in RTÉ’s The Clinic), he was a finalist and a firm favourite with viewers in Dancing with the Stars, and he has performed in numerous stage and theatre productions. In addition, Ryan has won a Best Actor Award for his role in the short film ‘Prodigal Son’ in New York’s Buffalo Screams Film Festival. So you get it, this twenty-eight year old trouper has more strings to his bow than the RTÉ concert orchestra. Teaming up with old pal and fellow Panto star James Patrice, this Prince Charming tells us he cannot wait to get back performing live and “have the craic” with James: “It’s the first time in a year and a half that we can perform in front of a live audience, and I cannot wait for this. PARK N PARTY is a safe, Covid-compliant, drive-in show for all the family to enjoy”. Think along the lines of Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, only this time it’s ‘Irish style,’ and you’ve got the gist readers: “There’s a really nice concept to it. We are taking a chance and trying some-

Pictured are Ryan Andrews and James Patrice.

thing fresh. There’ll be ‘Dancing with the Cars’, ‘Beep ‘n’ Bingo’ and audiences can sing and shout along with our live band for ‘Car-a-oke’” reveals an excited Ryan. In addition, families ranging from ages nine to ninety can enjoy a game of Play your Cars Right in an effort to take home “a prize at the Wheelie Big Quiz,” laughs the show’s family favourite host. The entire concept of

‘PARK N PARTY’ was made possible courtesy of a support scheme by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. Ryan explains: “Due to us receiving this grant, this new show will employ up to seventy entertainment professionals. So apart from the performers, there will be employment for designers and technicians etc. too”. While I was chatting with

Ryan, he was keen to let readers know that he has “fond memories” regarding a trip to Roscommon. “I work in the Spar on Fair City and I was a brand ambassador for Spar. One of my jobs was to cut the ribbon on the Spar in Castlerea. It was a good few years ago now but we had a lovely day visiting Roscommon. My dad came with me and he went into the local bookies to place a bet on a football match

and when we drove home to Donaghmede (Dublin), he found out his team had won and he was delighted. He went to the local bookies to cash in his winnings but was told there was an issue with it or something like that. We just hopped back into the car and drove back to Roscommon where he had no problem at all cashing in his winnings. The girl in the bookies was lovely. There was no issue whatsoever,”

laughed Ryan, before joking, “Mind you, by the time we’d spent money on petrol and stopped for a bit of lunch, he’d almost used up his winnings!” If you want to go ‘parking mad’ and have a great time ‘to boot’, then tickets for ‘The Live Drive-in PARK N PARTY’ are on sale at The Black Box, Galway (August 27th to 29th) from thelivedrivein. ie. Tickets are €47.50 per car!

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NO 4 LISROYNE OAKS STROKESTOWN CO. ROSCOMMON F42 RR68 AMV €150,000

The property is presented in very good condition having undergone renovations including new fitted kitchen units, new tiling and a new boiler and oil tank. Living accommodation is comprised of an entrance hall, living room, kitchen/dining room, utility, W.C. and garage. Proceeding to the first floor is a landing, main bathroom and 3 bedrooms – master of which features an en-suite Certified with a D1 BER Certificate, the property is heated via oil fired central heating and a solid fuel feature fireplace in the living room. Double glazed windows feature throughout. To the rear of the property is a West facing garden which is fully landscaped. A tarmac driveway to the front offers off street parking. Legal: David Murphy, Patrick Noonan & Company 046 943 2107 The auctioneer now invites all immediate viewings and all offers to sell

Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon Email: jearley@propertypartners.ie www.propertypartners.ie Tel: (090) 6626579 / 6626796 Fax: (090) 6625405

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53-acre farm in Athleague with Pat Hughes

Circa 110-acre Farm for the Estate of Maura Murray, Deceased, in Curraghboy Village. All of the Lands are of top quality and have been well maintained over the years. The lands are located in a renowned farming area with the benefit of lake frontage onto Lough Funshinagh. For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com Legal:- Ms. Tina Dolan Solicitor, Mellotte O’Carroll Solicitors, 11 Pearse Street, Athlone, Co. ROSCOMMON. Westmeath. Ph. 090 64 92014

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FOR SALE

Circa 110-acre Farm for the Estate of Maura Murray, Deceased, in

CURRAGHBOY VILLAGE

All of the lands are of top quality and have been well maintained over the years. The lands are located in a renowned farming area with the benefit of lake frontage onto Lough Funshinagh. For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com Legal: Ms. Tina Dolan Solicitor, Mellotte O’Carroll Solicitors, 11 Pearse Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Ph. 090 64 92014

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On the market this week with Pat Hughes Auctioneers at Morganstown in Athleague, approximately 53 acres of top-quality land, with a range of out offices including horse stables and a sand arena. The lands are located approximately two miles from Athleague Village on the main Four Roads to Athleague Road. Pat is encouraging anybody looking for a nice, compact farm to contact him. For further details, or to make an appointment to view, contact Pat Hughes Auctioneers on 090-6627003, email info@pathughesauctioneers.com, or log onto pathughesauctioneers.com.

Pat Hughes: Sale agreed on twobedroomed Castlepark residence

Circa 110 Acres – Curraghboy Village

FOR SALE At Abbey Street, Roscommon Town a large 4 bedroom 2 Storey Detached Residence in need of The property has then benefit of a large garden to the rear. Accommodation consists ST. ANNE’S, ABBEY STREET, ROSCOMMON TOWNModernization. of – Ground Floor: Sitting Room with bay window, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom & WC with a A large 4 bedroom 2 storey detached residence in need First Floor: 2 large Bedrooms, walk-in wardrobe/office and a Bathroom. Second Floor: 2 of modernization. The property has the benefit of a large Shower. Bedrooms and a small Study. Viewing is highly recommended. For further details or to make an garden to the rear. Accommodation consists of – Ground appointment to view contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com floor: sitting room with bay window, dining room, kitchen, bedroom and WC with a shower. First floor: 2 large bedrooms, walk-in wardrobe/office and a bathroom. Second floor: 2 bedrooms and a small study. Viewing is highly recommended. For further details or to make an No.: appointment PSRA 003821 to view contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com Legal: Mr. Charles Daly, Solicitor, Charles C Daly & Company, 2 Westbourne Pl, Kilgarvan, Cobh, Co. Cork. Ph. (021) 481 4440 --------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------

FINAL OFFERS

Are now being accepted for a 4 bedroom detached bungalow located at

“CASTLEVIEW” BALLYBRIDE, ROSCOMMON The property is located approximately quarter of a mile from Roscommon Town centre with excellent views of Roscommon Castle and Loughnaneane Park. The residence is finished to a high standard and viewing is a must. Accommodation consists of: Entrance hallway, kitchen cum dining room with oil fired range, utility, large sitting room with open fireplace, four bedrooms with 2 ensuite, main family bathroom, large garage and carport. The residence has the option of 2 further rooms upstairs subject to planning permission. For further details or to make an appointment to view contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com Legal: Con Harlowe & Co., Solicitor, The Square, Roscommon. Ph. 090 6625939

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NEW TO THE MARKET – For Sale at RATHBRENNAN, ROSCOMMON

An attractive four-bedroom bungalow with selfcontained flat on an elevated, private site with large garage to rear. The residence is situated approximately 3 miles from Roscommon town in a nice, rural setting with picturesque views of surrounding countryside. Less than 1 mile from Cloverhill School on the main Castlerea to Roscommon Road and within 1.5 miles of Castlecoote National School. The property has been maintained in excellent condition and is located in a very sought-after area. Local amenities including Donamon Castle, Black’s Lake which is renowned for pike-fishing, the River Suck and only 5 miles from the River Shannon. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to acquire a home in a quiet, rural location with the advantage of being adjacent to local towns and villages. Viewing is highly recommended. Guide Price €249,500. For further details contact the office on 0906627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com Legal: Sinead Neilan, Solicitor, Liddy Neilan Solicitors, Abbey Street, Roscommon. Ph: 090 6627498 --------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------

FINAL OFFERS

Are now being accepted at

ROXBORO, ROSCOMMON

for circa 10 acres of prime agricultural land with extensive road frontage. The lands are located a short distance from Roscommon Town. All of the lands are of good quality and well fenced with mains water. This is an ideal opportunity for somebody looking to increase their holding or an investment property with huge potential due to its location. For further details contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com

NEW TO THE MARKET – FOR SALE Circa 30 acres of prime agricultural land at

LISNAMULT, ROSCOMMON

For further details contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneer.com

Bales for Sale 42 Bales of Hay saved without rain. €15 per bale.

Pat Hughes Auctioneers have confirmed that they have reached sale agreed on an attractive, two-bedroomed, endof-terrace residence, located at Castlepark, Castle Street, Roscommon Town. Accommodation consists of a kitchen/dining room, sitting room, conservatory, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The residence is situated a short distance from Roscommon town centre in a nice, quiet cul-de-sac, and has the advantage of a rear entrance. With this property generating a lot of interest, similar type properties are urgently required for disappointed underbidders.

Pat Hughes confirms sale of Curraghroe National School This week, Pat Hughes Auctioneers wish to confirm that they have successfully sold Curraghroe National School. The building consists of two large classrooms, boys and girl’s toilets, cloakrooms, a small staff room, large veranda and a water tower. The

property was sold on approximately one acre and is situated only two miles from Lanesboro on the main Rooskey to Lanesboro road. This property generated a lot of interest and similar types of properties are required for disappointed underbidders.

Six-bedroomed Fuerty bungalow generating plenty of interest This week, Pat Hughes Auctioneers are confirming that there has been a lot of interest in a large, six-bedroomed bungalow for sale at Lisnaville,

Fuerty, Roscommon. Located just three miles from Roscommon town, the residence stands on a one-acre elevated site and is finished to a high standard. Accommodation consists of a porch, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, a large utility with toilet off, an office/study, large hot press, a bathroom, and two bedrooms (one en-suite). Upstairs accommodation consists of four bedrooms (two en-suite). The property has the benefit of a large garden to the front and rear of the property. For further details, or to make an appointment to view, contact Pat Hughes Auctioneers on 0906627003, email info@pathughesauctioneers.com, or log onto pathughesauctioneers.com.

Earley’s close sale of quarry lands at Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo This week, John Earley of Property Partners Earley is pleased to advise that he has closed the sale of quarry lands and a yard containing approximately 19 acres, at Drombaun, Costello, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo. John described the property as containing “prime, used, sand quarry lands and yard. The quarry holds potential for other uses in the commercial market; there is some sand deposit remaining on the said lands and holds further quarrying potential”. John added: “We have experienced a very busy selling period with quality properties attracting strong interest in all areas. Due to demand, we are now seeking properties in all areas for disappointed under bidders and cash buyers. We welcome all submissions and offer a free appraisal service”. For further details or to arrange a free consultation, please contact John Earley (FIPAV) at Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log onto propertypartners.ie.

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NEW TO THE MARKET

Old Circular Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon F42 FV56 Imposing 5 bedroom 2 storey residence located in this highly sought after mature residential area on the doorstep of Roscommon Town. Positioned on a large corner site with impressive gardens, this residence comprises entrance hallway, sitting room, large living room, kitchen, dining room, utility with w.c. off and large attached garage. First floor consists of 5 bedrooms, 2 with built in wardrobes together with two bathrooms. This is a select property in a highly desirable location for which the Auctioneers invite viewing and offers.

New to the market: lakeside property on 30 acres in Strokestown NEW TO THE MARKET

Old Circular Road Roscommon New to the market with Oates Auc- Co. andRoscommon the overall site area is 30 acres, tioneers is this spectacular property, containing numerous workshops and F42 FV56 comprising of a five-bedroomed garages, four horse stables, a sand

ning Irish nature including abundant biodiversity as well as incredible sunsets, starry night skies and local property with private mooring onto arena, an orchard and attractive pri- wildlife. NEW TOstorey THEgardens. MARKET bedroom residence located in this highly GrangeImposing Lough and 5 separate direct2 vate Viewing for this property comes access ontosought Kilglassafter Lake. The This is a once-in-a-lifetime opporstrictly mature residential area on the doorstep of by prior appointment with the property is located at Muckanagh, tunity to Road acquire a unique property auctioneers. Price region: €499,000. Old Circular Strokestown, Co. Roscommon (F42 situated just ten miles from Carrick- BER rating: D1. Roscommon Town. Roscommon H500). on-Shannon. Offering a life-changFor more information, contact Oates Positioned on a large corner site access with leads impressive gardens, this residence comprises Co. Roscommon All lake directly onto ing setting for countryside living, entrance Auctioneers on 090-6627878, email the main River Shannon waterways, theroom, propertyutility is surrounded by stuninfo@oates.ie, hallway, sitting room, large living room, kitchen, dining with w.c. off and large or log on to oates.ie. F42 FV56

attached garage. First floor consists of 5 bedrooms, 2 with built in wardrobes together with Imposing 5 bedroom 2 storey residence located in this highly two bathrooms. Price Region: € 390,000 BER Rating: D1 after maturelocation residential area on doorstep of This is a select property insought a highly desirable for which thethe Auctioneers invite --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Roscommon Town. viewing and offers. NEW TO THE MARKET

Positioned on a large corner site with impressive gardens, this residence comprises entrance Barnacullen, Knockcroghery Pricesitting Region: € 390,000 BER D1 hallway, room, large living room, kitchen, dining room, utility with w.c. offRating: and large Roscommon, Co. Roscommon Y430 attached garage.F42First floor consists of 5 bedrooms, 2 with built in wardrobes together with two bathrooms. NEW TO THE MARKET This is a select property in a highly desirable location forBarnacullen which the Auctioneers invite viewing and offers. Knockcroghery

Charming residence on a large c. 1 acre site situated in a quite countryside setting located between the villages of Knockcroghery and Lecarrow being only 15 minutes to Athlone Town centre and 10 minutes to Roscommon Town. The residence has been substantially renovated with some works to be completed and boasts old world charm with many unique features including natural stone and featured brick interiors. Accommodation includes entrance hallway, sitting room, living room, kitchen, dining room, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. Outside numerous outbuildings and sheds together with large site area and fruit trees.

Roscommon Co. RoscommonBER Rating: D1 Price Region: € 390,000 F42 Y430 Charming residence on a large c. 1 acre site situated in a Price Region: € 115,000 quite countryside setting located between the villages of THE Knockcroghery NEW TO MARKET and Lecarrow being --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------minutes to Roscommon Town. Barnacullen NEW TO THE MARKET only 15 minutes to Athlone Town centre and 10 ThePROPERTY residence has been substantially renovated with some works to be completed and boasts BEING SOLD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CONNACHT AUCTION. Knockcroghery old world charm with many unique features including natural stone and featured brick Roscommon Donamon, Roscommon interiors. Accommodation includes entrance hallway, sitting room, living room, kitchen, Co. Roscommon Co. Roscommon F42 WY49 dining room, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. F42 Y430 Exceptional 2 storey residence built on Outside numerous outbuildings and sheds together large fruit trees. Charming residence on awith large c. 1site acrearea siteand situated in a

New to the market at Earley’s: Prime residential farm at Ballinafad quite countryside setting located between the villages of Knockcroghery and Lecarrow being

an elevated hill side site with spectacular views over the surrounding countryside. Situated just off the N60, 15 minutes Price Region: € 115,000 from Roscommon Town centre, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a property of this calibre which was built to the highest standard with no expense spared. Accommodation consists :- entrance hallway, sitting room, living room, large kitchen with arch to dining area. Utility with w.c. off and office/playroom. First floor:- 4 large bedrooms all with built in wardrobes and master ensuite together with family bathroom. Outside:- spacious landscaped grounds with wrought iron railings, stud rail fencing shrub area and large detached fully serviced garage. Viewing is highly recommended by the Auctioneers.

This week, John Earley of

only 15 minutes to Athlone Town centre 10 minutes to Roscommon Town. Property Partners Earley and is offering, new to the market, The residence has been substantially renovated with some works to be completed and boasts a prime residential farm at Ballinafad, Strokestown, old world charm with many unique features including natural stone and featured brick Roscommon (F42 NC80). interiors. Accommodation includes entrance sitting room, living room, kitchen, The property amounts hallway, to approximately 31 acres, dining room, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. and includes a threebedroomed bungalow Outside numerous outbuildings and sheds together with large site area and fruit trees.

Starting Bids: €260,000. BER Rating: C3

Price Region: € 115,000

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NEW TO THE MARKET

Ballymartin More, Golf Links Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon F42 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

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

residence of approximately 887 square feet, as well as a comprehensive farmyard with the benefit of twelve entitlements, passing with a value of approximately €3,850 per annum. This select, residential holding of lands (comprised in Folio RN 7359F) is located approximately 6.5km from Strokestown

in a good farming district and represents an excellent opportunity for any would-be purchaser to increase their existing holding in this renowned farming district.

Standing on the lands is a quality, three-bedroomed bungalow, as well as a range of farm buildings including a back-to-back cattle (approximately 3,600 square feet) a machinery shed (approximately 1,350 square feet), a storage shed (approximately 390 square feet), a twenty-one-cubicle holding yard, a cattle crush and pen, and six calving pens. There are also separate independent entrances to the farm and the residence, and both the farm and residence have the benefit of public and pumped well water supply. Services in-

clude a dual central heating system, solid fuel and oil, septic tank on site, and broadband available. The lands and residence can be sold independently should market interest dictate. The auctioneer now invites all immediate viewings and all offers to sell. Legal: Joan Harrington Strokestown: 0719634608. For further details or to arrange a map, please contact John Earley (FIPAV) of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 0906626579, or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Sean and Tanya McGarry are applying to Roscommon County Council for the following: 1. To demolish existing dwelling house and to construct replacement dwelling house 2. To decommission existing septic tank and percolation area and to install proprietary treatment system and tertiary unit and carry out all ancillary site development works at Kilnamanagh, Frenchpark, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.

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PLANNINGS 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.

Signed: Seamus Dowd & Associates Ltd, Registered Building Surveyors & Chartered Construction Managers. Tel: (090) 6623417 Mob: 086-8546035 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Gary McKeown of Nexus Heavy Plant Group am applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for the construction of a commercial / industrial unit on Site No.15 Ballyboughan Industrial Park, Ballyboughan Td, Racecourse Road Roscommon, along with associated signage and all ancillary site development works and connections to all services at Site No. 15 at Ballyboughan Industrial Park, Ballyboughan Td, Racecourse Road Roscommon.

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Kieran and Sharon Murray are applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to retain revised site entrance which differs to that granted under PD/09/671 and all ancillary site development works at Ballinderry Townland, Four-Mile-House, Co. Roscommon.

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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Kevin McNamara am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission for the following: 1) Change site boundaries, location of dwelling, treatment system and percolation area within boundary and location of site entrance all of which planning has been granted for under planning ref: PD/17/368 2) Planning permission to revise house design and locations of house granted under REF: PD/17/368 3) Planning Permission to revise garage and location of garage granted under REF: PD/17/368 and carryout all ancillary site works at Clooneenbaun Td, Roscommon.

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Áras an Chontae, Roscommon, County Roscommon I, Oliver Grenham, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct a 6-bay cubicle shed and robotic dairy parlour, outdoor milk tank, a walled silage slab and ancillary concrete apron, together with all associated site works at Moore South, Ballydangan, Athlone, Co. Roscommon.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed on behalf of Oliver Grenham, by Eoghan Finneran – Agent. Onagh Consulting Ltd. T: 090 96 11911 E: finneranagri@gmail.com

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES WARD Annie Scregg, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon (5th Anniversary)

SCALLY Raymond

St. Ciaran’s Park & Lisnamult Roscommon Town (6th Anniversary)

BRIAN MURRAY MEMORIALS

FINNERAN Gerry & Mae Ballinagare, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (7th Anniversary) Mae, whom God called home on 1st May, 2014 Gerry, whom God called home on 26th July, 2014

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Scrine, Athleague, www.brianmuraystone.com Co. Roscommon E: brianmurraystone@gmail.com In loving memory of Annie who died on the 30th July 2016 R.I.P. We lost a mother with a heart of gold how much we miss her can never be told She shared our troubles and helped us along if we follow her footsteps, we will never go wrong It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone for part of us went with you the day God called you home As we look upon your pictures sweet memories we recall of faces full of sunshine a smile for one and all You are always close behind us in everything we do you were a special mother God’s gift to us was you Sweet Jesus take this message to our dear mother up above tell her how we miss her and give her all our love We hold her close within our hearts and there she shall remain to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again So, rest in peace dear loved one and thanks for all you’ve done we pray that God has given you the crown you’ve truly won Deep are the memories Precious they stay No passing of time Can take them away

Always loved and sadly missed by her sons Con and Aidan and daughter-in-law Kathleen. ~~~~~~~~~~~ To hear your voice, to see you smile, to sit and talk with you awhile. To be together in the same old way, would be our dearest wish today.

Lovingly remembered by her sisters Ellie and Sheila, their husbands Tommie and Sean. Her brother-in-law Sean, nieces, nephews and their families.

GILLOOLY Martin & Mary

In loving memory of our darling Ray who passed away on 2nd August, 2015 Now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile Knowing as I passed along the way I made someone smile When you are walking down the street and you’ve got me on your mind, I’m walking in your footsteps only half a step behind. And when you feel the gentle breeze or the wind upon your face that’s me giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace So please don’t be unhappy just because I’m out of sight remember that I’m with you every morning, noon and night

Forever in our hearts Love Aileen, Hayley, Sonya, dad, Padraig, Reza and Samantha and extended family.

Dear Mum & Dad Ye will never be gone, as we will always remember the times that you both cared for us, protected us, cheered us on, picked us up, kissed and hugged and believed in us; the moments you both made us laugh, made us think, and held us. We will always remember your laughter, the love in your eyes, We remember when ye were both young and beautiful and full of life. We remember as you both got older, the way ye dealt with pain and suffering. You both had great faith in God, which we are so thankful to have now. The way you both lived your lives to the full, softens the pain of losing you. But we have so many beautiful memories that will always live in our hearts and can never be taken from us. We embrace you both in death as lovingly as you both embraced us in life.

Remembered fondly and loved by their son, Micheál, their daughter Martina, their son-in-law Daniel and their daughterin-law Rose. Also our Uncle Thomas, our Aunts – Elizabeth, Patricia and Jeanette, our cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. Masses offered.

MONTH’S MIND SCALLY Raymond No. 6 St. Ciaran’s Park and Lisnmult, Roscommon. (6th Anniversary)

FINNERAN Joe

Lisgobbin, Roscommon Who passed away on 15th June 2021

Cartron, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon

(who died 03/07/1998)

(who died 13/01/2011)

When those we love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

Remembered and sadly missed by all the family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 7th August at 7pm in Derrane Church.

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In loving memory of Ray who passed away on 2nd August, 2015 God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be He put His arm around you and whispered: “come to me” With tearful eyes we let you go and watched you fade away. Although our hearts were breaking, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God knows why he took you, He only takes the best

Our wonderful son-in-law Ray, we will never forget you. Lovingly remembered by Ann and Seamie Farrell.

The family of the late Joe Finneran of Lisgobbin, Roscommon would like to thank everyone who has supported them at this sad time. To our neighbours and friends who paid their respects and whose generosity and kindness was greatly appreciated. To Deacon Seamus Talbot, Fr. Eamonn Conaty, Pat Smith and the grave diggers for their professionalism in handling the funeral arrangements and their support at this time. Thank you to everyone who lined the route for Joe and to Roscommon Mart Management and staff for their Guard of Honour. To the Musicians who played at the Chruch and graveside we are truly grateful - it was a lovely send off for Joe. Thank you to everyone who had masses offered, sent sympathy cards and letters, sent messages of condolence and for your prayers. It would not be possible to thank you all individually so please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Month’s Mind Mass for Joe will take place on Saturday, 31st July at 7pm in Derrane Church.

MONTH’S MIND QUINE Michael (Mickey)

Oran, Donamon, Co. Roscommon

We, the Quine family would like to sincerely thank all who sympathised with us since Mickey’s passing on July 1st. We offer our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful family, neighbours and friends who have been a constant support to us. To all those who attended Mickey’s funeral, sent cards, letters, messages, phone calls, flowers, those who sympathised with us online, to the Guard of Honour and all the people who lined the routes for Mickey’s final journeys, thank you. A sincere thank you to the grave diggers for the immaculate and respectful work done on Mickey’s final resting place, it is truly a tribute to him. We would like to thank Fr. Pravin and Fr. Glennon for a beautiful Funeral Mass and to Anne for the singing in the church. Thanks to Pat Smyth, Smyths Funeral Directors for the compassion, support and professionalism shown to us during those difficult days and for live streaming Mickey’s Mass. A special thank you to the EMS who tended to Mickey in Oran and facilitated his journey to UHG, where he was cared for by wonderful teams of doctors, nurses and staff in CCU, ICU and St. Mary’s Ward. The kindness and excellent care given to Mickey will be forever remembered. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude. Mickey’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Cloverhill on Saturday, 31st July at 7pm.

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES MULRY John

Tibarney, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon 2nd August 2015 (6th Anniversary)

MURRAY Michael (Mike) Castlemine, Four Mile House, Co. Roscommon (8th Anniversary) In loving memory of Mike, who passed away on 26th July, 2013.

CASHIN (nee Lohan) Evelyn Manchester and formerly Caggle, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon (3rd Anniversary)

Rogers Funeral Directors

DALY Mary

Shanballybawn, Cootehall, Co. Roscommon. Who passed away on the 31st July 2020.

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In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather Who died on the 2nd of August, 2015 R.I.P. We never fail to think of you, we never cease to care, We only wish we could go home, and find you waiting there. Loved and missed always by your wife Mary and family.

Anniversary Mass in Church of Good Sheperd, Four Roads on Friday, 30th July at 7.30pm.

KENNY John Lisnaville, Fuerty, Co. Roscommon Who died on 27th of July 2011 (10th Anniversary)

There is no death only a change of worlds, Let us not grieve beyond letting go, for in the Tree of Life, his roots and ours are forever entwined.

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Loved and remembered by your wife Phil, daughter Caitriona, sons Ciaran, Michael, Joe, Aidan, Tom and son-in-law, daughters-inlaw and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Four Mile House at 8pm on Friday, 30th July.

THANKSGIVINGS UNFAILING NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY Oh Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the ‘Saint of Miracles’. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Publication promised for a great favour received. M.K. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. M.K.

Cherished memories of our darling sister, who passed away on 30th July, 2018 We thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and the days before that too. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. All we have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part. God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her sisters Ita, Teresa, Mary, Bernadette and Imelda, brother Sean and extended family members. Anniversary Mass for Evelyn in Four Mile House Church, on Sunday, 1st August at 11am.

KEANE Seamus Kilcolumb, Glinsk and Merlin Park, Galway. (2nd Anniversary) In loving memory of Seamus who passed away on August 1st 2019 R.I.P.

On this, the occasion of the first anniversary of our Mother’s passing, her family wish to express our gratitude to all who sympathised with us on our sad loss. Thanks to all who sent Mass Cards, enrolment letters, messages, sympathy cards, letters, online condolences, telephoned, called to the house and stood outside their homes, Church and cemetery for her final journey. Thanks to our neighbours and friends who dropped off refreshments to the house, helped and supported us in so many ways during that time. Thank you for your generous donations to Mayo Roscommon Hospice and to those who gave flowers. A special thanks to the wonderful Home Care Helpers who, for many years, looked after Mother in her own home with such kind and professional care and understanding. A word of thanks also to the District Nurses who looked after Mother over the years and to the Hospice Nurses in her final days. A word of thanks to Fr. Brian Conlon and Fr. Brendan McDonagh who called over the years to her home to look after all her spiritual needs. Thank you Canon Gerry Hanly who celebrated her Funeral Mass, to Myriam Daly and Martina Rynn who provided the beautiful singing at the Mass Our appreciation to Tom and Theresa Shivnan for their care and professionalism on the funeral arrangements and the grave diggers who did a perfect job on Mother’s resting place. As it is not possible to thank everyone individually, we trust that you will accept this acknowledgment as a token of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Mary’s First Anniversary Mass will be offered on Sunday, 15th August 2021 in St. Michael’s Church, Cootehall at 11.30am. Always remembered by your sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

MALONEY Dolores (5th Anniversary) Who died on August 1st 2016

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Always remembered and loved by his family. Anniversary Mass in Glinsk Church on Sunday, August 1st at 10am.

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Hopes high as minors travel to Galway Electric Ireland Connacht U-17 Football Championship Semi-Final: Galway v Roscommon at Tuam Stadium this Friday at 7 pm < SEAMUS DUKE

After their excellent win against Mayo on Friday last, Roscommon’s minor footballers have another mountain to climb when they face Galway in Tuam this Friday night. With no colleges action or Connacht Minor League to look back on, it is hard to know what standard of opposition Galway will provide but we do know that Roscommon have been very well prepared and will have the momentum of that very good victory against Mayo in the locker as they take the field. What will give Roscommon followers great cause for optimism is that every sector of the Roscommon team which took the field last week against Mayo was tested. The attack produced the goods in the opening half, scoring four goals, while in the second half the middle third and the defence came to the fore as they dealt with a Mayo

team looking for match-saving scores. A number of Roscommon players impressed last weekend including Ethan O’Reilly, DJ Hession, Shane Walsh, Colm Neary, Bobby Nugent and Shane McGinley, who were all outstanding but it was a real team effort and Roscommon have top-class performers on every line. Roscommon manager Enda Nugent told People Sport on Tuesday that although he was very happy with the performance against Mayo, there were plenty of things to work on for the Galway match. “It was a good performance against Mayo but we know that travelling to play Galway will be difficult and they will be very strong. If we can show the same kind of spirit that we had against Mayo we will be in with a good chance,” he said. “We have to cut down on our errors and we have to take more of our scoring chances but we are really

The Roscommon minor team will be hoping for a repeat of their heroics against Mayo in last Friday’s Connacht quarter-final when they face Galway this Friday evening in Tuam. Pic: Mick McCormack

looking forward to the challenge. There is a target on our backs now after the win against Mayo, and Galway will have been warned so we are expecting a really tough challenge but it’s great to be in this position,” he concluded.

If Roscommon can re-discover the type of form that we saw against Mayo there is no reason to think that they cannot qualify for the Connacht final which would be a serious achievement. Playing Galway in their own back

Seamus Duke’s Championship Watch

GAA Results

Saturday, July 31st Ulster SFC Final: Tyrone v Monaghan in Croke Park at 4 pm The Ulster championship has been by far the most competitive of the provinces this summer. Tyrone have been impressive with their new attacking style while Monaghan are scoring plenty of goals. If Cathal McShane and Darren McCurry can get going, Tyrone can prevail by a few points. Prediction: Tyrone All-Ireland SHC Quarter-Final: Tipperary v Waterford in Pairc Uí Caoimh at 1.30 pm Waterford upset Galway last weekend while Tipp were well beaten by Limerick in the Munster final. Tipp will be the favourites to win but Waterford could have the momentum after that big win last week. Prediction: Waterford Eirgrid U-20 All-Ireland Semi-Final: Cork v Offaly in O’Moore Park at 5.15 pm There will be big interest in this game as Roscommon are await the result of the Ulster final on Friday night between Down and Monaghan. Offaly upset the Dubs in the Leinster final last week while Cork scored 3-20 in the Munster final against Tipperary. Prediction: Cork All Ireland SHC Quarter-Final: Dublin v Cork in Thurles at 7 pm The Dublin win against Galway will have Cork on edge but the Leesiders were excellent against Clare and should advance to a semi-final. Patrick Horgan is a class act and could well be the difference between the sides. Prediction: Cork

yard at underage level is never easy but there is a buoyant mood in Roscommon underage football at the moment and hopes will be high for another big win on Friday night.

Under pressure? Dessie Farrell’s Dublin team takes on Kildare in the Leinster SFC final this Sunday at Croke Park.

Sunday, August 1st Leinster SFC Final: Dublin v Kildare in Croke Park at 4 pm Theories that Dublin may be slipping have yet to be proven although they have been less than impressive so far this summer. Kildare have some outstanding forwards but it is hard to see their defence being able to hold the likes of Con O’Callaghan, Ciaran Kilkenny, Dean Rock and Brian Fenton. Dublin to win another Leinster title. Prediction: Dublin

O’Rourke Cup Division One (Section A) Elphin 1-16 St. Faithleach’s 3-9 St. Brigid’s 1-15 Michael Glavey’s 0-11 O’Rourke Cup Division One (Section B) Pádraig Pearses 1-9 Roscommon Gaels 0-9 Clann na nGael 4-11 Western Gaels 2-9 O’Gara Cup Division Two (Section A) Clann na nGael 0-16 Fuerty 0-13 O’Gara Cup Division Two (Section B) Tulsk Lord Edwards 8-18 Kilbride 2-7 Tansey Cup Division Three (Section A) Shannon Gaels 1-13 Pádraig Pearses 1-5 Oran 3-17 Strokestown 1-6 Tansey Cup Division Three (Section B) St. Aidan’s 2-13 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 0-12 Creggs 5-23 Ballinameen 2-6 Senior Hurling League (Group A) Roscommon Gaels W/O Pádraig Pearses Senior Hurling League Knockout St. Dominic’s 1-17 Tremane 2-7

Prediction: Roscommon AFL Division Five (Section A) (8 pm) At Woodmount: Pádraig Pearses v Fuerty At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Oran At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v St. Aidan’s AFL Division Five (Section B) (8 pm) At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v Shannon Gaels At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Kilmore At Davonna Park: Ballinameen v St. Barry’s AFL Division Five (Section C) (8 pm) At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v Michael Glavey’s At Kilbride: Kilbride v Creggs

GAA Fixtures

Saturday, July 31st O’Gara Cup Division Two (Section A) (7 pm) At Kilmore: Kilmore v Castlerea St. Kevin’s AFL Division Four (Section A) (7 pm) At Kilronan Park: St. Ronan’s v St. Joseph’s AFL Division Four (Section A) (7 pm) At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Oran AFL Division Four (Section B) (7 pm) At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Roscommon Gaels At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v St. Michael’s AFL Division Four (Section B) (7 pm) At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Elphin AFL Division Five (Section C) (7 pm) At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v St. Brigid’s

Friday, July 30th AFL Division Four (Section A) At Abbey Park: Boyle v Western Gaels. 8 pm

Saturday, August 1st Senior Hurling League Knockout At Athleague: Oran v St. Dominic’s. 1.30 pm

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Horses for Courses This weekend’s action There are four days of Ballybrit left, starting this afternoon. Today and Friday are both national hunt meetings sponsored by Guinness. The main race today the Guinness Galway Hurdle meeting starting at 4 pm, and tomorrow is another afternoon start with the Grade B Guinness Handicap Hurdle featuring and again off at 4 pm. The action switches to the flat on Saturday at 1.50 pm with the top race the Galway Shopping Centre Handicap worth €100,000 and again on Sunday the festival finishes on the level with the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Handicap the centre of a card starting at 2.15 pm. Bank Holiday racing on Monday is at Cork 1.40 pm and Naas at 1.15 pm. On Tuesday at Lenebane races with a national hunt card. There is plenty of television coverage this week starting this evening with four races from Galway on RTÉ 2, tomorrow there are six races from Ballybrit on TG4. Cross channel there are four races from Goodwood today, five tomorrow and five races on Saturday, and two races from Newmarket on ITV on Saturday and carried on Virgin Media 1. Aidan O’Brien saddled two of the five runners in the King George Queen Elizabeth in Ascot on Saturday, which was won by one of the two juveniles in the field, Adayar trained by Charlie Appleby, who beat the Gosden’s Midriff and O’Brien’s Love by 1¾l and the same. The winner was driven clear by William Buick over a furlong out and stayed on well to beat the runner-up under David Egan with Ryan Moore on the third.

Galway Review The festival opened last Monday with a flat card and the 2-Y-O Maiden was won by the Michael O’Callaghan owned and trained I Am Magic who made all under Leigh Roche, from outside Abbeyknockmoy, to beat Ballydoyle’s Ancorage and Dermot Weld’s Duke De Sessa. Roche was seen at his very best holding on by a neck and a head. The second saw Ciaran Murphy, who trains outside Mullingar, win with Black Cat Bobby ridden by Gavin Ryan by similar margins from Gavin Cromwell’s Li Mu Bia and Weld’s Zumoradda in a blanket finish that saw Rock Etoile and Cisco Dancer a neck and head further behind. Jessica Harrington’s Maud Gonne Spirit with Shane Foley aboard won the 7f handicap by ½l

and a neck from Turbine and High Altitude. Joseph O’Brien opened his account with Merrior in the 1½m handicap ridden by leading apprentice Donegal man Dylan Brown McMonagle beating Nibiru and No Thanks 2 ½ l and 2l. The feature The Amateur Handicap saw Dermot Weld once again in the winner’s enclosure as Finian Maguire rode Coltor to a ¾l win over Aubrey McMahon on the Willie Mullins trained Foveros with Aine O’Connor third on Harry Fry’s English raider Litterale Ci third. It was Weld’s first winner in the race since Jane Mangan won it in 2012 on Midnight Music. Weld has now trained eight winners and ridden four winners of the race. He first won it as a 15-year-old jockey on Ticonderoga 57 years ago. In the penultimate handicap Jessica Harrington and Shane Foley completed a double as Citronnade beat Port Sunlight and Razdan by ¾l and 2¾l. In the finale race Patrick Mullins, still awaiting a win in the feature, won on his cousin’s, Emmet, trained horse Zero Ten from Ciel D’afrique and Anner Castle by 3¼l and 2¾l. The runner-up Ciel D’afrique was seeking a double for Weld and Maguire. The second day of the festival was marred with a disqualification of a 3-Y-O who won a 2-Y-O race. The 2-Y-O fillies maiden was won by “Alizarine” trained by Jessica Harrington from Twinkle trained by Aidan O’Brien with Radiyka third. However, after racing and before the winner all right was announced the winner was microchipped and turned out to be a 3-Y-O Aurora Princess, and both were bay fillies with similar markings and human error had occurred. Are the stewards or Harrington wrong? This incident was flagged in England last tear when 2 of Aidan O’Brien’s horses were mistaken and should all runners be microchipped and identified before or as they enter the parade ring? Elsewhere on the card, that man Dermot Weld was on the mark again as Emily Gray beat Prince Hector and Knights Of Malta in the opener. The winner won by 8½l and ¾l and was ridden by Colin Keane. The fillies and mares listed race was won by 11/1 shot Galtee Mist ridden by Gary Carroll for Joe Murphy beating Lustown Baba and Royal Canford by 3½l and ½l. The feature BMW Mile Handicap was won for the third year running an Ado McGuinness whose outsider in the race Sirjack Thomas finished 3l and ½l in front of Quizical and Mosala. McGuinness had won the race the previous two years with Saltonstall who

finished sixth. Chris Hayes combined with Shelia Lavery’s Moddle Poddle to win the fifth beating Baseman and Disco Boots by ¾l and 3½l. Gary Carroll completed a riding double on Tom Gibney’s Imposing Supreme beating Emphatic and Petticoat Rule by 2¼l and 1¾l. Perfect Plum proved just that for Izzy Clifton as she booted him home to win by 2 ¾ l and a neck from Khafaaq and Dance Emperor. Trained by Denis Hogan it was her first festival winner. In the final race No Thanks carried Declan McDonagh to victory over Crowns Major and Landa Beach by ½ l and a neck. Day three opened with a first festival win for trainer Shane Crowley with Nodoubtaboutthat ridden by claimer T Joseph Kelly in the EBF handicap hurdle. He won from Dysart Diamond and Butterflyvespiere by 2¾l and 1¾l. The Dysart is not the one in south Roscommon but outside Mullingar where the owner Eleanor Manning comes from. There were seven runners in the second, a Listed Novice Hurdle, which was won by Annie G trained in Waterford by Henry de Bromhead and ridden by Darragh O’Keeffe who finished 8l and 2½l clear of Surprise Package and Dark Voyager. The 19-runner 2m 5f maiden hurdle was won by Gigginstown’s Desire Du Large trained by Patrick O’Brien who despite wandering won from the Sean Mulryan owned Martin Brassil trained Lonesome Boatman who hit the second last and David Christie trained Cream Sparkle. The winning distances were 2¾l and 2½l. The Galway Plate, for a lot of people the highlight of the festival, saw 22 go to post Royal Rendezvous, the favourite, in the van from early on took it up from five out and just held on by 1l and 1¼l from Easy Game and Modus to go one better than last year. Willie Mullins’ trained the first two home, and it was his second win it the race.

Racing News The decision has been made and former point to point winner Honeysuckle will stay over hurdles next season. The super mare is unbeaten in 13 starts 12 of them over hurdles. She has won eight Grade 1 wins, her four wins last season were The Hatton Grace, The Irish Champion Hurdle, The Champion Hurdle, and the Punchestown Champion hurdle. She will not be stepping to fences in the near future. Roger Teal’s stable star, Oxted who won Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot in

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Twinkle, left, was awarded race after the disqualification of Alizarine, white cap, Radiyka, green was 2nd and Past Time, right, 3rd.

June, is gelded, and will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to remove a chip in his knee. Connections are taking a long-term view with the sprinter to extend his racing career.

Goodwood Report Aidan O’Brien saddled three of the eight runners in Tuesday’s Goodwood Cup and son Donnacha 1 but all had to play second fiddle to Alan King’s Trushan with Hollie Doyle onboard. Trushan beat compatriots Away He Goes and Sir Ron Priestly. The best of the Irish quartet was Ballydoyle’s Santiago with Wayne Lordan in the plate. In Wednesday’s Group 1 Sussex Stakes champion jockey Oisin Murphy won on Andrew Balding’s Alcohol Free beating Jim Bolger’s Poetic Flare who was favourite under son-in-law Kevin Manning with Richard Hannon’s Snow Lantern taking the minor placing. The winning distances were 1¾l and the same. Aidan O’Brien’s Order Of Australia was 5th and Lope Y Fernandez, 7th.

Galway Racing Festival Preview Tomorrow 12 go to post in the opening Novice 4-Y-O Hurdle and Emmet Mullins’ Carrarea looks the part. Second on his hurdle debut in Cork the dual bumper winner, including a Roscommon win, makes more appeal than and could beat Uncle Willie’s Tax For Max. In the second, 15 runners, Not So Simple could give local trainer Norman Lee a winner at his local track, one of the

few with chasing experience in the Beginners Chase. One to watch for here is Speak Easy who is stepping down in class. Only eight go in the Novice Chase and unbeaten in two runs over fences Bold Enough should make the journey from Waterford pay off for Henry de Bromhead. They go 7/1 in the featured race, the 20-runner Galway Hurdle, and as usual it is a wide-open race. It looks like JP McManus’s Winner Takes Itall will be favourite but there is a horse in my notebook that is just coming into form and that is the Henry de Bromhead trained Annexation ridden by Hugh Morgan. A small e/w bet could be risked even against the Rossie’s local hope Skyace. There is a full field of 20 and three reserves in the Handicap Hurdle and it is hard to look beyond recent Roscommon winner Punters Poet. Royal Ascot 2nd M C Muldoon from the Closutton yard is hard to oppose in the Novice Hurdle but Banbridge, a winner in Roscommon, could give him a big race. Another full field of 20 and

three reserves in the penultimate where Blackstair Rocco has probably been caught by the handicapper, 32lbs for his last two runs and looking elsewhere It Could Be You could strike for Tony Mullins. In the bumper the booking of Jamie Codd for Ultima Thule could be significant, and he is taken to beat the Mullins father and son teams Dad’s Lad, nearly a year off the track. On Saturday, flat racing returns with the featured €100,000 Galway Shopping Centre Handicap over 1m 3f. There are 40 entered with only 18 guaranteed a run. Monday’s winner Citronadde could be joined by Coltor, second in the ballot and Foveros ninth. There are a number of other horses looking for a festival double up on the card including Black Cat Bobby, Maud Gonne Spirit, Moddy Poddle, Imposing Supreme, Sirjack Thomas and No Thanks. On Sunday the Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Ahonoora’ Handicap of €100,000.00 is the centrepiece of the card with 43 entries. Galtee Mist and Sirjack Thomas will be trying to double up.

Soccer Results

50th Anniversary Pre-Se aso Cloonfad United 4 Ballag n Plate Final haderreen FC 1 50th Anniversary Pre-Se ason Shield Final Dunmore Town 3 Rosco mmon United 2

Fixtures

Saturday, July 31st

RDFL Masters League (7.30 Moore United v Castlerea pm) Celtic Colemanstown United v Moore United Sunday, August 1st

50th Anniversary Pre-Se ason Cup Final At Lecarrow: Ballymoe FC v Boyle Celtic. 2 pm

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Ladies face the drop after Laois defeat TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Intermediate Football Championship Laois 3-8 Roscommon 1-7 < SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon’s interest in the knockout stages of this year’s Ladies Intermediate Football Championship came to a shuddering halt at a balmy Kinnegad last Sunday when Diane O’Hora’s side were outclassed by a slicker Laois outfit, who were clinical in the finishing department especially in the opening half. Now Roscommon face a relegation play-off against Longford in a few weeks’ time as the nightmare scenario of demotion to the junior ranks comes into view. Roscommon did tighten up considerably in defence in the second half and they never stopped trying, but the damage was already done in that opening 35 minutes. In the first half an hour, Laois repeatedly drove down the centre of the Roscommon defence and it paid rich dividends with Mo Nerney, Fiona Dooley, Laura Nerney and Erone Fitzpatrick giving the Roscommon rearguard a torrid time. At the other end of the field, Roscommon did have a fair amount of possession but more often than not there was a pass too many when a shot was on, and Laois were generally able to clear their lines. In sweltering heat, the sides exchanged points in the opening five minutes through Alannah Havill and Aisling Hanly. Then after Havill had edged Lao-

is ahead, there were three goals in three minutes. In the 8th minute, Fiona Dooley cut through the Roscommon defence to crash home but just 90 seconds later Rachel Fitzmaurice scored a splendid goal for Roscommon to bring them back into the game. But it was only briefly, as in the 10th minute Laura Nerney ran 50 metres down the centre to blast the ball past Helena Cummins. Roscommon were in trouble in defence and especially when trying to keep tabs on Mo Nerney, who was superb in possession, but they were still in touch at half-time, trailing by 2-5 to 1-4. Roscommon moved their best player, Roisin Wynne, on to the Laois dangerwoman Nerney and it worked really well as the Boyle woman totally blotted out her threat. But further up the field Roscommon simply could not engineer the goal chances they needed. Indeed, the game could have been out of sight in the 35th minute when Sarah Ann Fitzgerald palmed the ball over the head of Helena Cummins, but, incredibly, Roisin Wynne swept the ball off the line for a ’45. Three minutes later, Erone Fitzpatrick was fouled but Mo Nerney’s penalty was well saved by Helena Cummins. But the goal that Laois were threatening to score came in the 45th minute when Jane Moore, who had just returned to the field of play after a yellow card, blasted the ball to the Roscommon net and that was game, set and match. Roscommon added three points late on from subs Aoife Gavin and Sarah Scally (2) but it was too little, too late. A very disappointed Roscommon team manager Diane O’Hora said afterwards that her team had put in a huge effort on the day. “The three Laois goals were lucky re-

Roscommon’s Sarah McVeigh chases down Laois player Alannah Havill during the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship match between Roscommon and Laois at Kinnegad on Sunday last. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

ally and that was the difference. We rallied well and I was so proud of our girls. We suffered down the centre of our defence in the opening half and the injury to Megan Kelly was crucial. Roisin (Wynne) did well when she went back but we lost out on her attacking qualities then. It was a tough day for the girls. Now we wait to see who we will play in the relegation play-off,” she said. Roscommon’s best performers on the day were Roisin Wynne, Rachel Fitzmaurice, Aisling Hanly and sub Sarah Scally, but this was another below-par display from Roscommon, who have had a very disappointing season and now face a relegation play-off to ensure that they remain in the Intermediate grade.

Teams & scorers Laois: Emer Brady; Anna Healy, Amy Potts, Aimee Kelly; Rachel Williams, Ellen Healy, Laura Nerney (1-0); Fiona Dooley (1-0), Jane Moore (1-0); Joyce Dunne (0-1), Alannah Havill (0-2), Erone Fitzpatrick; Mo Nerney (0-3, 1 free), Sarah Ann Fitzgerald (0-1, free), Orla Hennessey (0-1). Subs: Sarah Larkin for Hennessey (47), Andrea Nolan for Fitzgerald (51), Roisin Larkin for Havill (53), Emily Mulhall for Dooley (58). Roscommon: Helena Cummins; Rachel Brady, Sinead Kenny, Megan Kelly; Roisin Wynne, Aisling McDermott, Sarah McVeigh; Caroline Conway, Laura Fleming; Ellen Irwin, Kate Nolan (0-1, free), Rachel Fitzmaurice (1-0); Rebecca Finan, Aisling Hanly (0-3), Sinead Glennon. Subs: Joanne Cregg for M Kelly (18), Jenny Higgins for McDermott (24), Sarah Scally (0-2) for Nolan (40), Aoife Gavin (0-1) for Conway (47).

Roscommon’s Rachel Fitzmaurice takes aim during the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship match between Roscommon and Laois at Kinnegad on Sunday last. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Referee: Brendan Rice (Down)

Roscommon’s Caroline Conway in action during the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship match between Roscommon and Laois at Kinnegad on Sunday last. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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SportsPeople Short passes… Hand in ‘Team of the Year’ Roscommon’s Conor Hand has been named on the Electric Ireland Minor Football Team of the Year for 2020. There are six players from the All-Ireland champions Derry and four from the finalists Kerry, Meath have two, and there is one each from Offaly and Monaghan.

Oran and Brigid’s in SFC opener The Hodson Bay Roscommon Senior Football Championship will begin on Friday, August 20th with Oran playing the champions St. Brigid’s. Other first round games that weekend will see Strokestown face Clann na nGael, Pádraig Pearses against Western Gaels, Elphin playing Michael Glavey’s, and Roscommon Gaels against Boyle.

U-20s await Ulster champions The Ulster U-20 football final will take place this Friday night between Down and Monaghan. The winners will play Roscommon in the All-Ireland semi-final the following weekend. Cork play Offaly in the first U-20 semi-final this weekend

St. Barry’s win U-12 Division 1A title!

- GAA Roundup

Camógs swat Lilywhites aside! All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship

Roscommon 2-26 Kildare 0-4

Congratulations to St. Barry’s U-12s ladies footballers, who overcame an impressive Clann na nGael team to secure U-12 Division 1A honours in Tarmonbarry on Sunday last. Pictured is the victorious St. Barry’s panel and captain Aoife Creevy collecting the trophy from Johnny Cox of Roscommon LGFA.

Shor t putts Roscommon This week’s Men’s competition was won by Kevin Glynn with 44 points while the Captain’s Prize to the Seniors saw Peter Brady taking top spot. The recent Ladies’ competition was won by Olivia Costello, who shot a 69, while the Ladies’ 9-hole competition was won by Linda Maxwell with 18 points and Mary O’Gara topped the leaderboard in the Ladies Seniors’. The Men’s Senior Cup team narrowly lost out to Co. Sligo on Sunday. Elsewhere, there were some notable performances from the Junior ranks. Olivia Costello was unfortunate to be beaten on the 18th in the Leinster Ladies Championships semi-final but became 2021 Connacht Girls’ U-16 and U-14 champion at Castlerea. Well done Olivia! Anna Higgins put in a remarkable performance in the Duggan Cup but was narrowly beaten on the 19th. Niamh and Leah Lennon also performed well in that competition. Simon Walker, meanwhile, put in a terrific performance at the South of Ireland Amateur Open in Lahinch but was beaten on the 19th in the match play stages. Back at the clubhouse, Orla Quinn hosted a successful ‘Beauty with a Purpose Challenge’ on Saturday last, raising muchneeded funds for Crumlin

Children’s Hospital in the process. Eugene Murphy’s team (109 points) took top spot ahead of Michael Forde and co. (104) while Paula Quinn hit the longest drive and Noreen O’Grady was nearest the pin.

Athlone

T. Campion’s 34 points was enough to win the recent AWGS competition at Athlone. Hard luck to Tom O’Connor in the South of Ireland Amateur Open. His superb score of 63 on the opening day will long be remembered. His round consisted of eight birdies, an eagle and a bogie. The McSharry’s Pharmacy Ladies’ competition was won by Maeve Holmes recently. Maeve’s 39 points was enough to see off Sylvia McInerney (37) in second place. Meanwhile, the ’97 Club 12-hole results were as follows: Class A: Anne Egan Farrell (25) 29 points; Class B: Angela Veldon (27) 26 points; Class C: Chris Fuery 39) 27 points; Class D: Mary Jo O’Farrell (47) 28 points; Class E: Marion O’Shea (54) 28 points. Finally, congratulations to the Ladies’ Junior Foursome on beating Mountbellew on July 20th.

Carrick Last weekend’s GOY Voucher was won by Mark McDermott with 63 nett.

Jim King (64) was second and Lorcan Harrison (65) was third. David McDermott took the Gross prize. The ‘Golfer of the Year’ leaderboard is as follows: 1st: Daniel Egan (33); 2nd: Shamzuri Hanifa (32); 3rd: Sean Martin (30). The ‘Rookie Golfer of the Year’ sees Cian Harmon and Emmett Herbert joint-first on 59 points. Huge congratulations to the Jimmy Bruen team who reached the Connacht final with victory over Athenry recently. Best of luck to Captain Fiachra Neary and the team in the in the final. Good luck also to the Junior golfers, who are through to the Connacht finals in Tuam on August 5th. The Carrick Club Classic will take place this Bank Holiday weekend (Friday, 30th to Monday, August 2nd). This is a team of four event with some great prizes on offer including a top prize of an overnight stay, breakfast, dinner and a round of golf at the K Club for four people. Entry is €200 per team (€30 reentry per person). Online booking is available or you can book through the office on 0719667015.

Boyle

Congratulations to Lee McKillen, who won this year’s Committee Cup after a 9-hole play-off, which he completed in a superb 2 over par gross. Mark Whelan was runner-

(News from local golf clubs)

Roscommon handed Kildare a 28-point beating in this mismatch at Hawkfield last Saturday as Frank Browne’s team got back to competitive action after their disappointing league campaign. Roscommon were in control right from the throw in. Leah Rowe scored Roscommon’s opening goal and with Niamh Coyle, Shauna Fallon, Rachel Fitzmaurice and Rowe herself in top form, the result was never in doubt. Roscommon led by 1-8 to 0-3 at half-time. Browne’s charges increased their lead in the third quarter and Shauna Fallon scored Roscommon’s second goal in the fourth quarter from a ’45. Roscommon next face Clare on Saturday at Dr. Hyde Park but this was a good win to get their championship campaign underway. Roscommon scorers: Shauna Fallon (1-5), Leah Rowe (12), Rebecca Brennan (0-5), Niamh Coyle (0-3), Rachel Fitzmaurice, Niamh Watson, Tara Naughton, Kelley Hopkins and Sinéad O’Brien (0-2 each), Niamh Conway (0-1).

U-17 hurlers rise to the ‘Challenge’

Committee Cup winner, Lee McKillen, receiving his prize from Men’s Captain, Jonathan Egan, at Boyle Golf Club recently.

up while Michael Bannon was third. Michelle Quinn was best of the Ladies while Susan O’Mahony finished second and Tish Perry took Ladies’ 27 Gross. The recent Men’s 12-hole was won by Mark Feehan with 29 points. Brian Furey was second with 28, and Conor Hamill was third with 27. The Bart Moran Cup was won by Gabriel Lavin with a fantastic 48 points, Jim Suffin was second with 47, third was Mark Feehan with 44. Brendan Gaffney had the best Gross score. Finally, congratulations to Sean Heslin’s Jack O’Sullivan team who had a resounding victory over Rosses Point. They take on the winners Carrick-onShannon v Strokestown in

the next round.

Castlerea

Kay O’Loughlin won the Ladies’ Hession Cup with 64 nett in Castlerea while Ruth Sullivan won last Thursday’s 9-hole competition with 42 points. Myles Hawkshaw was the winner of the Men’s competition with 41. Castlerea hosted the Connacht U-16 Girls’ Open this week. Roscommon’s Olivia Costello was crowned the 2021 Connacht U-14 and U-16 Girls’ Open champion. A fantastic achievement for the rising star! Olivia complimented the fantastic condition of the course with a special shout-out to greens keeper, Ignatius. Congratulations Olivia!

Roscommon hurling received a timely boost at the weekend when the U-17 team won the ‘John Scott’ final of the 2021 Celtic Challenge, beating Tyrone in the final by 6-20 to 3-7. It was a very impressive display by Michael Fallon’s team but it must be said that the game was very one-sided and Roscommon used almost two completely different teams in each half. This success follows the Celtic Challenge win in 2019 so there is optimism that Roscommon can have a decent U-20 panel when 2022 comes around. It was a pity that this talented group was not competing at a higher level as they would have been well capable of competing honours. Roscommon scorers: D Hough (2-4), P Fallon (1-7), S Canning (2-0), O Donoghue (1-0), L Óg Coyle (0-3), C Morris (0-2), DJ Hession, B Mannion, C Martin, and C McLoughlin (0-1 each).

Connacht 1,500m title for Hazel Congratulations to Hazel Kelly of Roscommon Athletics Club, who became the Connacht U-16 1,500m champion at AIT last weekend. Hazel won an exciting and closely-contested race in high temperatures, running a personal best of 2:24:05 to win by seven hundredths of a second. Hazel’s commitment to training during lockdown was justly rewarded at the finish line. Congratulations also to her family, especially dad Colm for guiding her through her many training sessions. Roscommon AC wish Hazel the best of luck in the All-Ireland finals in August.

Roscommon People Friday 30 July 2021

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Minors blitz Mayo to seal semi-final spot Electric Ireland Connacht U-17 Football Championship QuarterFinal Roscommon 4-13 Mayo 2-12 < SEAMUS DUKE

For the second time in three days, a Roscommon side beat Mayo at underage level by seven points in the championship, and this time it was a superb team performance at Dr. Hyde Park on Friday night to advance to face Galway in the Connacht minor semi-final tomorrow night (Friday) in Tuam. In sweltering conditions, the Roscommon attack was lethal in the opening half, converting no less than four goal chances. However, in the second half, it was the Roscommon defence which came to the fore as Mayo came looking for the scores

they needed to rescue their situation, and the hosts’ rearguard stood firm with some outstanding play. In the early stages, Mayo were slightly the better team and led by 0-4 to 0-2 after ten minutes, but in the 13th minute Ryan Conlon converted a penalty and Roscommon never looked back after that. Roscommon’s second goal came from Shane McGinley in the 20th minute after a very slick attacking move and almost immediately Colm Neary crashed home Roscommon’s third goal. There was some respite for Mayo in the 27th minute when Fiachra Cruise netted on the rebound after his penalty was well saved by Roscommon goalkeeper Sean Kelly. But the Rossies were rampant, and just a minute later Shane McGinley put Robert Heneghan through and he made no mistake to leave the half-time score Roscommon 4-6 Mayo 1-8. Mayo improved in the second half but the Roscommon defence and midfield were magnificent and they got some vital

Ethan O’Reilly pictured in action during Roscommon’s Electric Ireland Connacht U-17 (Minor) Football Championship Quarter-Final win over Mayo at Dr. Hyde Park on Friday last. Pic: Mick McCormack

scores to stay ahead on the scoreboard. DJ Hession had a great game at midfield and he kicked two super points in the early stages of the second half. Mayo scored their second goal in the 45th minute through Brian McHale but

Roscommon always had their opponents at arm’s length and with Conor Hanley and Ethan O’Reilly marshalling the defence superbly, were certainly not flattered by their seven-point winning margin.

Roscommon scorers: Bobby Nugent (0-4, 2 frees), Shane McGinley, Colm Neary and Robert Heneghan (1-1) each, Ryan Conlon (1-0, pen), DJ Hession (0-3), Shane Walsh (0-2), James McGreal (0-1)

Shane McGinley pictured on the move, nabbing a fourth goal for Roscommon minors during the Electric Ireland Connacht U-17 (Minor) Football Championship QuarterFinal win over Mayo at Dr. Hyde Park on Friday last. Pic: Mick McCormack

Roscommon U-17 panel: Luke McGrath, Joseph Coyle, Niall O’Donnell, Eden Kerins, Daniel Casey, David Flanagan, Gavin O’Connor, Oisin O’Flaherty, Rory Colgan, Sean Kelly, James McGreal, Aenghus McDonagh, Daniel Hagney, Robert Heneghan, Cormac Heneghan, Evan Gunn, Matthew Shally, Aodhan Looby, Shane Walsh, Adam McGreal, Conor Harley, Ryan Conlon, Rory Carty, Senan Lambe, DJ Hession, Ethan O’Reilly, Aaron Taylor, Jack Lannon, Patrick Charles, Bobby Nugent, Paddy Higgins, Ronan McDermott, Sean Moran, Shane McGionley, Colm Neary, Adam Tighe, James Brady, Rory Hester, Anthony Durr.

Action from the Electric Ireland Connacht U-17 Football Championship Quarter-Final between Roscommon and Mayo at Dr. Hyde Park on Friday last. Pic: Mick McCormack

Colm Neary pictured in action during Roscommon’s Electric Ireland Connacht U-17 (Minor) Football Championship Quarter-Final win over Mayo at Dr. Hyde Park on Friday last. Pic: Mick McCormack

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