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Cunningham Describe yourSolicitors childhood in three words… Happy, adventurous and carefree. I was always curious and loved adventure. If you were Taoiseach, what positive changes would you like to make? Housing and homelessness would be right at the top of the agenda. Everyone deserves a safe and secure home. I’d prioritise investment in healthcare and greater financial support for family carers. So many families struggle financially to afford nursing home care or the support they need when a loved one becomes seriously ill. I’d also like to see greater investment in tourism and industry across County Roscommon and the Midlands, and create more incentives, jobs and opportunities locally to minimise emigration for future generations. What makes you happy? Spending time with family and close friends, travelling to new places and having something nice to look forward to. Favourite social media app and why? Instagram. I love the visual side of it and keeping up with fashion, travel, beauty and celebrity culture. From a work perspective, it’s also a fantastic platform for promoting a business. What is your favourite sport? Living and working in Roscommon, I’d have to say Gaelic football. I don’t play myself, however! It’s hard to avoid Roscommon GAA, it’s part
of the DNA here. It has been a particularly exciting year for both Roscommon GAA and the LGFA, and it’s been wonderful to see the community get behind both teams. An alien arrives from space. Describe Roscommon to them in three words… Welcoming, friendly and a hidden gem. With free car parking, I’d tell him to park the spaceship, visit all the wonderful local tourism spots in County Roscommon and then we’ll see what can be done on a favourable B&B rate at the Abbey! Cost is no issue… where would you like to holiday for a fortnight? I’d love to return to Martha’s Vineyard. The beautiful beaches, restaurants, sightseeing and relaxed way of life on the island really appealed to me. I’d probably combine it with somewhere like The Maldives for guaranteed luxury and relaxation. Three people, living or historical, you’d invite to a dinner party… Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama and the late, great actress and fashion icon Audrey Hepburn would make for a very interesting dinner party. A song, film or book that you will never forget? The Mamma Mia! films. I absolutely love ABBA and never tire of their music. When an ABBA tune comes on the radio or on a night out it immediately puts me in a good mood every time. (My gal pals will testify to
this). I also really enjoyed ‘Becoming’, a memoir by Michelle Obama. Someone who has been a big influence on you? My mother. She taught me the importance of being kind, resilient and independent and, importantly, to have empathy, patience and to seize every opportunity life presents you. So many of those values have stayed with me throughout my life. You have to spend one week on a desert island with an Irish celebrity. Who is it? Definitely Graham Norton! I’d enjoy his company immensely, sip some of his famous GN wines and be guaranteed plenty of laughs. What skill or talent that you don’t feel you possess would you like to have? I’d love to play the piano. I also love singing, so one day I’d like to be able to sit at a piano and confidently sing and play. My mum bought me a Casio keyboard when I was about ten. Sadly, the lessons didn’t last! What is a special memory? As a recent empty nester, with my son having just headed off to university, I’ve realised how quickly the years have passed. As a very proud Mum, watching him grow up, witnessing all his milestones and sharing so many simple, everyday moments with him down through the years are memories I’ll treasure forever. Which famous person would you least like to be stuck in a lift with? Piers Morgan. I’m a great believer in lively conversation and healthy debate, but I think I’d be pressing the button for the second floor just to escape! I’m not sure I’d get much of a word in!
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Monthly 262 Business 2.0TDI DSG 150BHP, Diabese Grey, S/Phone, H/Seats, 0Km.. €521 €51,950 222 Elegance 2.0TDI, Deep Black, Smartphone, Heated Seats, 91km............ €270 €26,950
Volkswagen Tiguan 262 262 262 262 262 262 262 251 242 242 241 241 241 241 241 241 232 232 232 232 231 231 221 222 211 201
Edition 75 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Mythos Black, S/Phone, H/Seats, 0Km Edition 75 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Oyster Silver, S/Phone, H/Seats, 0Km. Edition 75 1.5EHYB 204BHP DSG, Dolphin Grey, S/Phone,H/Seats,0Km R-Line 75 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Oyster Silver, S/Phone, H/Seats, 0Km. R-Line 75 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Pure White, S/Phone, H/Seats, 0Km.... R-Line 75 1.5EYHB 204BHP DSG, Pure White, S/Phone, H/Seats, 0Km. R-Line 75 1.5EYHB 204BHP DSG, Cipressino Green, S/Phone, 0Km...... R-Line 75 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Pure White, S/Phone, H/Seats, 32Km.. Edition 75 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Deep Black Pearl, S/Phone, 76Km...... Elegance 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Nightshade Blue, S/Phone, 55Km......... Elegance 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Deep Black Pearl, S/Phone, H/Seats, 82Km.. LA Edition 2.0TDI 150BHP DSG, Deep Black, S/Phone, H/Seats, 58Km.. Elegance 2.0 TDI 150BHP, DSG, Pyrite Silver, S/Phone, H/Seats, 55Km. R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Indium Grey, S/Phone, H/Seats, 56Km............... R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP, DSG, Deep Black Pearl, S/Phone, 51Km........... R-Line 1.4TSI PHEV 245BHP DSG, Nightshade Blue, S/Phone, 33Km.... R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Dolphin Grey, S/Phone, H/Seats, 105Km........... R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Dolphin Grey, S/Phone, H/Seats, 97Km............. Elegance 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Deep Black Pearl, S/Phone, H/Seats, 71Km.. Elegance 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Dolphin Grey, S/Phone, H/Seats, 64Km......... Elegance 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Pyrite Silver, S/Phone, H/Seats, 61Km. Elegance 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Pyrite Silver, S/Phone, H/Seats, 46Km........... Elegance 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Deep Black Pearl, S/Phone, H/Seats, 87Km.. R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Pure White, S/Phone, H/Seats, 100Km.............. Elegance 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Pure White, S/Phone, H/Seats, 143Km.......... R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Deep Black, S/Phone,H/Seats,19”Allys, 139Km
Monthly €521 €51,950 €501 €49,950 €491 €48,950 €622 €61,950 €622 €61,950 €572 €56,950 €551 €54,950 €501 €49,950 €411 €40,950 €451 €44,950 €411 €40,950 €411 €40,950 €411 €40,950 €411 €40,950 €431 €42,950 €421 €41,950 €260 €25,950 €361 €35,950 €341 €33,950 €341 €33,950 €361 €35,950 €351 €34,950 €290 €28,950 €330 €32,950 €261 €24,950 €282 €26,950
241 232 232 232 202
R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Atlantic Blue, S/Phone, H/Seats, 62Km..... R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Pyrite Silver, Black Pack, S/Phone, 75Km R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Atlantic Blue, S/Phone, H/Seats, 65Km..... R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Pyrite Silver, Black Pack, S/Phone, 46Km R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Pyrite Silver, S/Phone,H/Seats,19” Allys,107Km
Monthly €481 €47,950 €441 €43,950 €411 €40,950 €441 €43,950 €310 €29,950
262 262 262 262 262 261 261
Edition 75 1.0 95BHP, Smoke Grey, Smartphone, 17” Alloys, 0Km........... Edition 75 1.0 95BHP, Deep Black Pearl, Smartphone, 17” Alloys, 0Km... Edition 75 1.0 95BHP, Smoke Grey, Smartphone, 17” Alloys, 0Km........... R-Line 1.0 TSI 116BHP, Deep Black Pearl, Smartphone,17” Alloys, 0Km. R-Line 1.0 TSI 116BHP, Ascot Grey, Smartphone, 17” Alloys, 0Km........... R-Line 1.0 TSI 116BHP, Deep Black Pearl, Smartphone, 17” Alloys, 3Km Edition 75 1.0 95BHP, Smoke Grey, Smartphone, 17”Alloys, 3Km............
Monthly €330 €32,950 €300 €29,950 €341 €33,950 €361 €35,950 €330 €32,950 €330 €32,950 €320 €31,950
261 R-Line 75 1.0 TSI 116BHP, Kings Red, Black Pack, Alloys, LED’s, 6km.. 261 R-Line 75 1.0 TSI 116BHP, Deep Black Pearl, Black Pack, LED’s, 8km..
Monthly €300 €29,950 €300 €29,950
261 4 Pro Plus 77KWH 286BHP, Grenadilla Black, S/Phone, H/Seats, 11Km 241 4 Life DX 77KWH 174BHP, Deep Pearl Black, S/Phone, H/Seats, 86Km
Monthly €461 €45,950 €320 €31,950
262 Pure Plus, Grenadilla Black, Smartphone, H/Seats, Rev Camera, 0Km... 261 Pro S Plus, Scale Silver, Smartphone, H/Seats, Rev Camera, 9Km.........
Monthly €491 €48,950 €501 €49,950
Edition 75 1.0TSI 95BHP, Deep Black, Smartphone, Rev Camera, 0Km... Edition 75 1.0TSI 95BHP, Smoke Grey, Smartphone, Rev Camera, 0Km. Edition 75 1.0TSI 95BHP, Smoke Grey, Smartphone, Rev Camera, 0Km. Edition 75 1.0TSI 95BHP, Deep Black, Smartphone, Rev Camera, 2Km... Edition 75 1.0TSI 95BHP, Reef Blue, Smartphone, Rev Camera, 3Km..... Life Plus 1.0 TSI 95BHP, Reef Blue, Smartphone, Rev Camera, 23Km.... Edition 75 2.0TSI 95BHP, Pure White, Smartphone, Rev Camera, 7Km... Style 1.0TSI 95BHP DSG, Urano Grey, Smartphone, 16” Alloys, 75Km....
Monthly €310 €30,950 €260 €25,950 €260 €25,950 €260 €25,950 €260 €25,950 €230 €22,950 €230 €22,950 €200 €19,950
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen Taigo Volkswagen ID.4 Volkswagen ID.7
Volkswagen Polo 262 262 262 261 261 251 251 231
Volkswagen Sharan
Monthly 191 Comfortline 2.0TDI 150BHP, Indium Grey, 7 Seats, 17” Alloys, 138Km...... €209 €19,950
Volkswagen Toureg
251 R 3.0 TFSI PHEV 462BHP,Deep Black Pearl,Lth,P/Roof, S/Phone,70km..
Monthly €783 €77,950
262 SE 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Magic Black, Choice, S/Phone, H/Seats, 0Km 262 SE 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Smokey Diamond,Choice,S/Phone,H/Sts,0km 261 SE 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Magic Black, Smartphone, H/Seats, 5Km ....... 261 Sport 2.0 TDI 190BHP DSG, Steel Grey, S/Phone, P/Roof, H/Seats,5Km 242 SEL + 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Magic Black, S/Phone, H/Seats, 41Km..... 242 SEL 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Magic Black, Brown Lth, S/Phone, 44Km...... 241 Sport 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Steel Grey, S/Phone, P/Roof, 75Km............ 241 Style 2.0TDI 150BHP, Lava Blue, Beige Lth, H/Seats, S/Phone, 46Km..... 241 Style 2.0TDI 150BHP DSG, Velvet Red, Lth, S/Phone, P/Roof, 94Km...... 232 Sport 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Graphite Grey, S/Phone, P/Roof, 109Km.... 232 Style 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Silver, H/Seats, S/Phone, H/Seats, 76Km.... 232 Ambition 2.0TDI 150BHP DSG, Magic Black, S/Phone, H/Seats, 108Km. 231 Style 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Graphite Grey, S/Phone, H/Seats, 90Km..... 222 Sport 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Deep Black, S/Phone, P/Roof, 105Km........ 221 Ambition 2.0TDI 150BHP DSG,Silver,H/Seats,18” Alloys,S/Phone,86km.. 211 Style 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Magic Black, Black Lth, S/Phone, 163Km.... 202 Sport 2.0TDI 150BHP DSG, Race Blue,S/Phone,P/Roof,H/Seat,148Km..
Monthly €493 €53,950 €493 €53,950 €493 €53,950 €630 €68,950 €447 €48,950 €411 €44,950 €429 €46,950 €429 €46,950 €411 €44,950 €365 €39,950 €356 €38,950 €328 €35,950 €347 €37,950 €338 €36,950 €301 €32,950 €264 €28,950 €314 €29,950
261 Sport 2.0TDI 150BHP DSG, Cobalt Blue, Smartphone, 19”Alloys, 3Km... 261 Sport 2.0TDI 150BHP DSG, Purity White, Smartphone, 19”Alloys, 3Km... 261 SE+ 2.0TDI 150BHP DSG, Ebony Black, Brown Lth, Smartphone, 3Km.. 252 Sport 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Graphite Grey, Black Lth, S/Phone, 28Km.. 251 SEL 2.0TDI 150BHP DSG, Cobalt Blue, S/Phone, H/Seats, 21Km .......... 232 Combi Sport 2.0TDI 150BHP, Steel Grey, S/Phone, 19”Alloys, 89Km...... 232 Sport 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Velvet Red, Pan Roof, S/Phone, 102Km..... 232 Sport 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Magic Black, S/Phone, 19” Alloys, 70Km..... 231 Sport 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Graphite Grey, S/Phone, 19” Alloys, 70Km........... 231 Sport 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Velvet Red, Pan Roof, S/Phone, 68Km....... 231 Combi Style 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Lava Blue, S/Phone, 90Km............... 231 Style 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Magic Black, S/Phone, 18” Alloys, 142Km............. 211 Style 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Lava Blue, Black Lth, S/Phone, H/Seats, 112Km..
Monthly €488 €51,950 €488 €51,950 €469 €49,950 €422 €44,950 €366 €38,950 €356 €37,950 €309 €32,950 €328 €34,950 €309 €32,950 €328 €34,950 €300 €31,950 €234 €24,950 €225 €23,950
262 Monte Carlo 1.0 TSI 115BHP DSG, Magic Black, Smartphone, 0Km........ 261 Monte Carlo 1.0 TSI 115BHP DSG, Steel Grey, Smartphone, 5Km........... 242 Monte Carlo 1.0 TSI,115BHP, Graphite Grey, Smartphone, 30Km............
Monthly €309 €32,950 €209 €32,950 €215 €22,950
Quality Used Skoda Skoda Kodiaq 7 Seater
Skoda Superb
Skoda Scala
Skoda Elroq/ Enyaq 261 262 251 262
Elroq 85 77Kwh 286BHP, Magic Black, S/Phone, 2Km... Elroq 85 77Kwh 286BHP, Moon White, S/Phone, 0Km.... Elroq 85 286BHP Sportline, Graphite Grey, 48Km........... Enyaq 85 286BHP, Graphite Grey, S/Phone, H/Sts,0km..
Monthly €422 €44,950 €413 €43,950 €441 €46,950 €460 €48,950
262 261 232 211
Selection 1.0TSI 115BHP, Brilliant Silver,S/Phone,0Km.. Monte Carlo 1.0TSI 115BHP,Brilliant Silver,P/Roof, 5km. Style 1.0 TSI 5 DR, Graphite Grey, S/Phone, 39Km ....... Ambition 1.0 Petrol, Brilliant Silver, S/Phone, 68Km........
Monthly €281 €29,950 €319 €33,950 €206 €21,950 €149 €15,950
Skoda Kamiq
Skoda Octavia 262 262 262 262 261 261 251 241 241 232 231 202
Monthly RS 2.0 TDI 200BHP DSG, Sprint Yellow, S/Phone, 0Km.. €516 €54,950 Sport 2.0 TDI 150HP DSG, Space Violet, S/Phne, 0Km... €450 €47,950 SE+ 2.0TDI 115BHP, Magic Black, S/Phone, 0Km........... €347 €36,950 SE+ 2.0TDI 150HP DSG, Steel Grey, S/Phone, 0Km....... €403 €42,950 Combi Sport 2.0TDI 115BHP, Race Blue, S/Phne,5Km.... €375 €39,950 Sport 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Moon White, S/Phne,5km... €431 €45,950 Selection 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Graphite Grey, 30Km.... €319 €33,950 RS 2.0 TDI 200BHP DSG, Mamba Green,S/Phe,47Km... €347 €36,950 Ambition 2.0 TDI 115BHP, Moon White, S/Phone,89Km... €281 €29,950 Ambition 2.0TDI DSG, Graphite Grey, S/Phne, 57Km...... €253 €26,950 Ambition 2.0TDI 115BHP, Brilliant Silver, S/Phne,66Km... €234 €24,950 Sport 1.0 TSI, Moon White, S/Phone, H/Seats, 60Km...... €188 €17,950
Skoda Karoq 261 251 242 241 241 241 232 232 212 211
Monthly Sport 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Race Blue, S/Phone, 2Km.. €422 €44,950 Sport 1.5TSI 150BHP DSG,Graphite Grey,S/Phone,8Km €375 €39,950 Selection 2.0 TDI 115BHP, Magic Black,S/Phone,66Km.. €262 €27,950 Style 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG 4X4, Graphite Grey,50Km.... €375 €39,950 Style 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Brilliant Silver,S/Phne,45Km €328 €34,950 Style 1.5 TSI 150BHP DSG, Brilliant Silver,S/Phne,25Km €290 €30,950 Style 2.0 TDI 115BHP, Graphite Grey, S/Phone,76Km... €262 €27,950 Style 2.0 TDI 115BHP, Magic Black, S/Phone,50Km....... €262 €27,950 Style 2.0 TDI 115BHP, Graphite Grey, SPhone, 132Km... €196 €20,950 Style 2.0 TDI 115BHP, Graphite Grey, S/Phone,90Km.... €225 €23,950
262 261 261
Monthly Selection 1.0TSI 95BHP, Magic Black, S/Phone, 0Km..... €253 €26,950 Selection 1.0TSI 115BHP DSG, Graphite Grey, 3Km ...... €262 €27,950 Monte Carlo 1.0 TSI 95BHP, Velvet Red, S/Phone, 0Km.. €243 €25,950
Skoda Fabia
Quality Used CUPRA CUPRA Born
Monthly €388 €33,950 Monthly CUPRA Formentor 262 V2 2.0 TDI 150HP DSG, Lord Blue, Pan Roof, 0km....... €571 €49,950 262 EHYBRID 204HP Tribe, Manganese Green,P-Roof,0km €571 €49,950 261 V2 2.0 TDI 150HP DSG, Glacier White, Pan Roof, 9km. €537 €46,950 261 V2 EHYBRID 204 DSG, Dark Void, Pan Roof, 0km........ €526 €45,950 261 V2 2.0 TDI 150HP DSG, Midnight Black, Pan Roof,9km €526 €45,950 261 V2 2.0 TDI 150HP DSG, Midnight Black, Pan Roof,9km €526 €45,950 261 2.0 TDI 150HP DSG, Graphene Grey, 19” Alloys, 0km... €480 €41,950 252 2.0 TDI 150HP DSG, Magnetic Tech, Pan Roof, 13km... €457 €39,950 252 2.0 TDI 150HP DSG, Magnetic Tech, Pan Roof, 21km... €445 €38,950 251 2.0 TDI 150HP DSG,Glacier White, Pan Roof, 30km...... €457 €39,950 Monthly CUPRA Leon 262 SP V2 2.0TDI 150HP DSG,Graphene Grey,P/Roof,0km. €514 €44,950 262 V2 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Nevada White, P/Roof, 4km.. €480 €41,950 262 V2 2.0TDI 150BHP DSG, Midnight Black, R/Cam, 0km.. €457 €39,950 262 V2 1.5 ETSI 150BHP DSG,Taiga Grey, P/Roof, Lth,1km €457 €39,950 261 SP 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Magnetic Tech, P/Roof,10km €491 €42,950 232 SP 2.0 TDI, Man, Magnetic Tech, Reverse Cam, 81km.. €297 €25,950 Monthly CUPRA Terramar 262 V2 EHybrid 272BHP DSG, Glacial White,P/Roof, 5km... €640 €55,950 262 V2 EHybrid 204BHP DSG, Cosmos Blue, P/Roof, 0km.. €594 €51,950 261 V2 EHybrid 204BHP DSG, Tim Grey, P/Roof, 0km......... €571 €49,950 261 V2 EHybrid 204BHP DSG, Dark Void, R/Cam,15km....... €560 €48,950 261 V2 EHybrid 204BHP DSG,Midnight Black, R/Cam, 1km. €560 €48,950 251 E-Boost 58KWH 231HP, Black, Pan Roof, 32km.............
CUPRA Tavascan
Monthly €606 €52,950 €537 €46,950 €537 €46,950 Monthly Other Makes & Models 241 BMW X1 18D M-Sport A/T, Grey,S/Phone,R/Cam 75Km €441 €43,950 231 BMW X5 45e M-Sport, Black, Beige Lth, S/Phone,64Km €622 €61,950 231 BMW 520D M-Sport, Grey, Biege Lth, R/Cam, 56Km..... €451 €44,950 231 BMW 520D M-Sport, Carbon Black, Beige Lth, 85Km.... €421 €41,950 231 BMW 420D G/Coupe M-Sport Pro Edition, Red, 74km... €421 €41,950 221 BMW 116D SE, Black, Smartphone,16”Alloys,124Km..... €200 €19,950 191 BMW 320D M-Sport A/T, Blue, Black Lth,R/Cam 119Km €272 €25,950 241 Ford Focus ST Line 1.0TSI, Red, Smartphone, 33Km.... €260 €25,950 241 Ford Focus ST LINE 1.5D A/T,Black, Smartphone,41Km €300 €29,950 231 Ford Kuga X ST Line 1.5TDCI,Grey, Smartphone,69Km €270 €26,950 231 Ford Fiesta Trendline 1.1TSI ,White, Alloys, 43Km......... €150 €14,950 211 Ford Mondeo Titanium 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Grey, 128Km... €190 €18,950 211 Ford Focus Titanium Plus 1.5 TDI, Grey, Alloys, 105Km. €160 €15,950 202 Ford Focus ST Line 1.5D A/T, Blue, 18” Alloys, 93Km.... €188 €17,950 221 Hyundai Tucson Executive 1.6 TDI, White, Alloys, 90Km €220 €21,950 191 Hyundai i10 Deluxe 1.0TSI, Blue, Alloys, 66Km.............. €104 €9,950 231 Kia Sportage 1.6D GT Line, Grey, Lth, P/Roof, 81Km..... €270 €26,950 221 Opel Mokka 1.2 Petrol, Grey, 17” Alloys, 28Km............... €170 €16,950 232 Peugeot 3008 Allure 1.5 HDI AT, Black, Alloys, 73Kms... €250 €24,950 242 Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid Sport, Silver, Half Leather, 57Km... €421 €41,950 262 END 286BHP (6), Atacama Desert, 21” Alloys, 0km....... 252 END 286BHP (6), Tavascan Blue, Pan Roof, 15km........ 252 END 286BHP (6), White Silver, Pan Roof, 21km............
Commercial Vehicles 261 242 241 232 252 241 262 261 261 242 241 262 262 262 262 262 261 252 242 231 211 251
I.D. Buzz Cargo Plus 282BHP, Candy White, 1Km......... VW Amarok PA V6 3.0TDI 237BHP, Bright Beige, 60Km VW Amarok Aventura V6 3.0TDI 237BHP, White,100Km VW Amarok PA 3.0TDI 237BHP, Midnight Black,129Km. VW Crafter 2.0TDI 140BHP HL MWB HR, White, 20Km. VW Crafter 2.0TDI 140BHP TL MWB, White, 150Km..... VW Transportor PA LWB 150BHP, Intensive Red, 0km... VW Transportor TL LWB 150BHP, Graphite Dust, 9km... VW Transportor TL LWB 110BHP, Deep Brown, Kit,0km VW Transportor TL LWB 150BHP, Pure White, 80km..... VW Transportor HL LWB 150BHP DSG, Grey, 48Km..... VW Caddy Cargo Business 102BHP, Pure Grey, 0Km.... VW Caddy Cargo ED TDI 102BHP, Indium Grey, 0Km... VW Caddy Cargo ED TDI 102BHP, Oyster Silver, 0Km.. VW Caddy Cargo ED TDI 102BHP, Light Ivory, 0Km...... VW Caddy Cargo ED TDI 122BHP DSG, Black, 0Km..... VW Caddy Cargo ED TDI 102BHP, Indium Grey, 7Km... VW Caddy Business 102BHP, Cherry Red, 14Km.......... VW Caddy Business 2.0 TDI DSG, Pure White, 80Km VW Caddy Cargo PV 2.0 TDI 102BHP, Pure Grey,71Km Ford Transit Connect 1.5D 120BHP, Grey, 140Km.......... Peugeot Partner Pro Plus 1.5 HDI, White, 1Km..............
€38,950 +VAT €46,950 +VAT €47,950 +VAT €40,950 +VAT €29,950 +VAT €22,950 +VAT €36,950 +VAT €34,950 +VAT €32,950 +VAT €26,950 +VAT €36,950 +VAT €23,950 +VAT €26,950 +VAT €24,950 +VAT €25,950 +VAT €31,950 +VAT €25,950 +VAT €22,950 +VAT €20,950 +VAT €17,950 €12,950 +VAT €21,950
Typical Hire Purchase example: 261 Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo 1.0TSI 95BHP @ €25,950.00. Deposit / Part Exchange of €12,975.00 (50%) and finance €12,975.00 over 60 months @ €243.93 per month. Total Interest of only €1,660.80. Total Hire Purchase Price €27,760.80 which includes a documentation fee of €75.00 and a completion fee of €75.00. Minimum Deposit / Part Exchange of 10% of the cost price of the Vehicle. This offer is made under a Hire Purchase Agreement through Volkswagen Financial Services who are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules and are regulated by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority in Germany. PCP is also available which will have a lower deposit and will give a lower monthly repayment with a final payment (GFV) due at the end of the agreement. Typical PCP example: 261 Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo 1.0TSI 95BHP @ €25,950.00. Deposit / Part Exchange of €8,044.50 (Maximum 31%) and finance €17,905.50 over 36 monthly payments @ €182.07 per month with a final payment (GFV) of €13,600.00 which is due in month 37. Total Interest of only €2,174.02. Total Hire Purchase Price €28,274.02 which includes a documentation fee of €75.00 and a completion fee of €75.00. Typical APR 4.90%.
Rates from 3.9 % APR
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Audi Athlone
at Michael Moore Car Sales Approved Plus Sales Event
Wednesday 23rd to Sunday 27th of September Wednesday to Friday - 9am to 6pm Saturday 9am to 4pm Sunday 11am - 3.30pm
Finance available from 6.9% APR
Tel: 090-6449250
Year
Model A6 Range
262 261 252 251 251 242 242 241 241 241 241 241 231 222 221 221
A6 2.0TDI 204BHP SE A/T, Mythos Black, Beige Full Lth, 18’’ Alloys, Adaptive Cruise Control, V/Cockpit, Heated Seats, 0Km................ A6 2.0TDI 204BHP S-Line A/T Black Edition, Grenadine Red, Full Black Lth, 20” Alloys, Tech Pack, Matrix LED’s, V/Cockpit, 15Km......... A6 2.0TDI 204BHP S-Line A/T, Brilliant Black, Half Black Leather, Comfort Pack, E/Seats, Reversing Camera, Virtual Cockpit, 30Km..... A6 2.0TDI 204BHP S-Line A/T Black Edition, Ascari Blue, Half Black Lth, 20” Alloys, Comfort Pack, E/Seats, Rev Camera, 42Km............ A6 2.0TDI 204BHP SE A/T, Floret Silver, Beige Lth, Comfort Pack, Electric/Heated Seats, Rev Camera, Ambient Lighting, 30Km........... A6 2.0TDI 204BHP S-Line A/T Black Edition, Florett Silver, Half Black Leather, Comfort Pack, 20” Alloys, Amb Light, E/Seats, 58Km..... A6 2.0TDI 204BHP S-Line A/T, Mythos Black, Half Black Leather, 19” Alloys, Virtual Cockpit, Reversing Camera, P/Sensors, 96Km........ A6 2.0TDI 204BHP S-Line A/T Black Edition, Chronos Grey, Half Leather, 20” Alloys, Privacy Glass, Matrix LED’s, Rev Cam, 56Km......... A6 2.0TDI 204BHP S-Line A/T, Ascari Blue, Half Leather, 20” Alloys, Privacy Glass, Matrix LED’s, Rev Camera, P/Sensors, 63Km........... A6 2.0TDI 204BHP S-Line A/T Black Edition, Mythos Black, Half Black Lth 20” Alloys,Priv Glass,Heated Seats, P/Sensors, 74Km........... A6 2.0TDI 204BHP S-Line A/T, Floret Silver, Half Black Leather, 19” Alloys, Reversing Camera, Virtual Cockpit, Matrix LED, 109Km...... A6 2.0TDI 204BHP SE A/T, Brilliant Black, 18” Alloys,Comfort Pack, Rev Cam, Memory/Eletric Seats, Ambient Lighting, 66Km............. A6 2.0TDI 204BHP SE A/T, Brilliant Black, Beige Lth, H/Seats, 18” Alloys,Priv Glass, Front/R Sensors,Rev Cam,Sat Nav, 108Km........... A6 2.0TDI 204BHP Avant SE A/T, Manhattan Grey, Leather, Front & Rear Sensors, Heated Seats, Sat Nav, Privacy Glass, 94Km............. A6 2.0TDI 204BHP SE A/T, Brilliant Black, 18” Alloys,Priv Glass,Heat Beige Lthr Seats,Front/Rear Sensors,Rev Cam,Sat Nav,114Km..... A6 2.0TDI 204BHP SE A/T, Floret Silver, 18” Alloys,Priv Glass,Heat Beige Lthr Seats,Front/Rear Sensors,Rev Cam,Sat Nav, 123Km.......
261 252 252 252 252 252 242 241
A5 2.0TDI 204BHP Edition One S-Line S-Tronic Black Edition, Arkonka White, 19” Alloys,Heat Blk Lthr Seats,Rear Spolier, 20Km.......... A5 Avant 2.0TFSIe 295BHP S-Line Quattro S-Tronic, Glacier White, Black Leather, 19” Alloys, Reversing Camera, 11km....................... A5 2.0TDI 204BHP Edition One S-Line S-Tronic Black Edition, Ascari Blue, Black Leather,Heated Seats,19” Alloys, Rev Camera, 9km..... A5 2.0TDI 204BHP S-Line Quattro Black Edition, Mythos Black, Black Lth, Heated Seats,19” Alloys, Front/Rear Sen,Rev Cam, 16Km..... A5 2.0TFSIe 295BHP Edition One S-Line Quattro S-Tronic, Ascari Blue, Silver Leather, H/Seats, Pan Roof, Electric Seats, 13Km............. A5 2.0TDI 204BHP S-Line S-Tronic, Daytona Grey, Silver Leather, Heated Seats, 19” Alloys, Reversing Camera, Sensors, 50Km............. A5 2.0TDI 163BHP SE S-Tronic, Mythos Black, Beige Lth, Heated Seats, Black Inlays, Cruise Control, Electric Tailgate, 30km................ A5 2.0TDI 163BHP S-Line S-Tronic, Daytona Grey, 20” Alloys,Blk Styling Pk,Priv Glass,Pan Roof,Heated Seats,Black Inlays, 49km.........
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A4 2.0TDI 163BHP SE S-Tronic, Brilliant Black, Beige Leather 18” Alloys, Heated Seats, Flat Bottom S/Wheel, Rev Camera, 68km........ A4 2.0TDI 136BHP SE S-Tronic, Brilliant Black, Beige Leather, Heated Seats, 18” Alloys, Flat Bottom S/Wheel, Rev Camera, 79km....... A4 2.0TDI 163BHP SE S-Tronic, Progressive Red, Beige Leather, 18” Alloys, Heated Seats, Front & Rear Sensors, Rev Cam, 102Km....... A4 2.0TDI 163BHP SE S-Tronic, Navarra Blue, Beige Leather, 18” Alloys, Heated Seats, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, 65km................ A4 2.0TDI 136BHP SE S-Tronic, Terra Grey, Beige Leather, 18” Alloys, Piano Inlays, Heated Seats, Front & Rear Sensors, 123Km..........
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A3 Saloon 2.0TDI 116BHP S-Line Manual, Navarra Blue, Black Leather, Heated Seats, Audi Drive Select, V/Cockpit, 18” Alloys, 5km ..... €467 A3 Saloon 2.0TDI 116BHP S-Line, White, 18” Alloys,Heat Blk Lther Seats,Pan Roof, Virtual Cockpit, Front/Rear Sensors, 20km............ €463 A3 Sportback 2.0TDI 116BHP SE, Mythos Black, 18” Alloys,Dual Climate Ctrl,Heated Seats,V/Cockpit,Front/Rear Sensor, 14km........... €390 A3 Saloon 1.5TFSI 116BHP SE, Brilliant Black, Black Leather, Heated Seats, 18” Alloys, Virtual Cockpit, Audi Drive Select, 18km.......... €379 A3 Saloon 2.0TDI 116BHP S-Line, Mythos Black, Heated Black Leather Seats,Audi Drive Select,Virt C/pit,Front/Rear Sen, 32Km .......... €410 RS3 2.5 TFSI 400BHP Quattro, Kemora Grey, 19” Alloys, Sports Exhaust, Sunroof, B&O Sound, Heat Blk Lthr Seats, Matrix, 50km........ A3 Saloon 2.0TDI 115BHP S-Line, Daytona Grey, 18” Alloys,Heat Blk Lthr Seats,Audi Drive Select,Virt C/pit,Front/Rear Sen, 74km....... €381 A3 Saloon 2.0TDI 116BHP SE, Brilliant Black, 17” Alloys,Dual Climate Ctrl,Heated Seats,Virtual Cockpit,Front/Rear Sensors, 73Km..... €354 A3 Saloon 2.0TDI 116BHP S-Line, Navarra Blue, 18” Alloys,Black Styling Pack,Privacy Glass,Heated Black Leather Seats, 83km............. €397 A3 Saloon 2.0TFSI 116BHP S-Line Black Edition, Mythos Black, 18” Alloys,Heated Black Lth Seats,Virtual Cockpit, P/Sensors, 40km..... €373 A3 Saloon 2.0TDI 116BHP SE, Manhattan Grey, 17” Alloys,Dual Climate Ctrl,Heat Seats,Virtual Cockpit,Front/Rear Sensors, 80km...... €322 A3 Saloon 2.0TDI 116BHP SE,Mythos Black, 17” Alloys, Heated Seats, Comoft Pack, Glass Sunroof, Parking Sensors, 73Km.................. €337
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E-Tron GT 469BHP, Florett Silver, Black Leather, Pan Roof, Fully Eletric/ Heated Front Seats, S/Phone, Reversing Camera, 59Km .......... €608 E-Tron GT 469BHP, Kemora Grey, Black Leather, Pan Roof, Fully Eletric/ Heated Front Seats, S/Phone, Reversing Camera, 37Km .......... €613 E Tron 55 402BHP quattro Sport, Typhoon Grey, Black Leather, Heated Seats, Privacy Glass, Reversing Camera, 153Km ....................... €403 E Tron 55 402BHP quattro Sport Black Edition, Catalunya Red, Black Lth, Heated Seats, Privacy Glass, Reversing Camera, 172Km......... €419 Q4 40 E-Tron S-Line, Grey, 19” Alloys, S/Phone, H/Seats, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Power Tailgate, Virtual Cockpit, 44Km ............ €423 Q4 35 E-Tron S-Line, Mythos Black, Half Black Leather, S/Phone, Virtual Cockpit, Tailgate, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, 33Km........... €407
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Q8 3.0TFSIe 490BHP quattro Competition Tip-Tronic Black Edition, Mythos Blk, 23” Alloys,Priv Glass,Electric/Heat Blk Lthe 82km........ €605 Q7 3.0TDI SE 231BHP quattro Tip-Tronic, Mythos Black, Black Leather, Pan Roof, Heated Seats, Matrix Lights, 360 Camera, 52Km........ €693 Q5 2.0TDI 204BHP quattro S-Tronic, Tambora Grey, Beige Lth, Heated Seats, Reversing Camera, Adaptive Cruise Control, 0Km............. €740 Q5 2.0TFSIe 295BHP quattro S-Line S-Tronic Black Edition, Ultra Blue, 19” Alloys,Ventilated Front Seats,Amb Light,R/Cam, 7km.......... €818 Q5 2.0TDI 163BHP SE, Floret Silver, 18” Alloys, Privacy Glass, Heated Seats, Cruise Control, Parking Sensors, Rev Camera, 50km.......... €264 Q5 2.0TDI 204BHP quattro S-Line S-Tronic Black Edition, Daytona Grey,18” Alloys,P/Glass,Virt C/pit, Sensors,Rev Cam, 55Km.............. €411 Q5 2.0TFSIe 299BHP S-Line S-Tronic Black Edition, Floret Silver, Black Lth, H/Seats, 18” Alloys, F & R Sensors,Rev Cam, 54km.............. €508 Q5 2.0TFSIe 299BHP SE S-Tronic, Brilliant Black, Beige Lth, H/Seats, 18” Alloys, Front/Rear Parking Sensors, Rev Cam, 78km............... €377 Q3 2.0TDI 150BHP Sportback SE (New Model), Choice Mythos Black/ Navarra Blue, Beige Leather, Adaptive Cruise Control, 0km........... €522 Q3 2.0TDI 150BHP SE S-Tronic (New Model), Sage Green, Black Leather, Heated Seats, Front/ Rear Sensors, Keyless Entry, 0Km........... €588 Q3 2.0TFSI 150BHP S-Line S-Tronic Black Edition, Arrow Grey, Half Black Lth,18” Alloys,Piano Inlays,Rev Cam,Parking Senors, 8km....... €431 Q3 2.0TDI 150BHP SE S-Tronic, Chronos Grey, Black Lth, Heated Seats, 19” Alloys, Dual Climate Control, Sensors,Rev Cam,58km......... €396 Q3 2.0TDI 150BHP S-Line S-Tronic, Daytona Grey, Black Leather, Heated Seats, Rev Camera, Front/Rear Parking Sensors, 65Km............ €338 Q3 2.0TDI 150BHP SE S-Tronic, Floret Silver, Black Lth, Heated Seats, 18” Alloys, Dual Climate Ctrl, Front/Rear Sensors, 83km............ €335 Q3 2.0TDI 150BHP SE S-Tronic, Brilliant Black, Black Lth, Heated Seats, 18” Alloys,Flat Bottom Steering Wheel, Sensors, 100km.......... €335 Q3 2.0TDI 150BHP SE S-Tronic, Navarra Blue, Black Lth, Heated Seats, 18” Alloys, Flat Bottom Steering Wheel, Sensors, 100Km.......... €296 Q3 2.0TFSIe 245BHP SE S-Tronic, Navarra Blue, Black Leather, 18” Alloys, Heated Seats, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, 67Km.............. €311 Q2 2.0TDI 116BHP SE, Brilliant Black, 18” Alloys, Privacy Glass, Cruise Control, Audi Drive Select, Parking Sensors, 75km..................... €291 Q2 2.0TDI 116BHP SE, Florett Silver, Comfort Pack, Black Lth, Heated Seats, Reversing Camera, Cruise Control, 74Km ......................... €209
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PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A (mostly) light-hearted look at the week that was…
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SATURDAY The late Michael Fahey Roscommon is mourning the untimely passing of a distinguished son. Michael (‘Mick’) Fahey achieved so much in his life. As a teacher, he made a lasting and positive impact on the lives of thousands of people. A giant of the GAA, he leaves a significant legacy arising from his lifelong commitment to Gaelic games. So much of his life was about service… and giving back. His contribution to the GAA encompassed playing, refereeing, coaching and administration. I knew him best through his various roles with Roscommon County Board. Of course, he also contributed hugely to Roscommon Gaels and to Roscommon CBS GAA teams. When I think of the scale of his contribution to the GAA, it is further evidence that the maxim that ‘Nice guys finish last’ is not to be taken seriously. Mick achieved a huge amount on the GAA front, and he did it with dignity and a smile. There have been numerous tributes over recent days to the influence Mick had as a teacher, including during his time as principal of Roscommon CBS. Over 20 years ago, Mick, Eileen and their family moved to Kilteevan, where they contributed so positively to the development of this beautiful part of the county. Running into Mick was always a pleasure, a friendly greeting invariably accompanied by his distinctive warm smile. He had a most courteous, humble and affable nature. Delivering a Reflection from the altar at a packed Sacred Heart Church today, his brother Ollie said: “Please leave here today with happy memories of a great man.” I thought that was a really apt sentiment, and I know that this is how people will remember Mick. May he rest in peace.
SATURDAY/SUNDAY GAA musings Nothing captures the rhythm of everyday life in rural Ireland quite
like the ebb and flow of the GAA club championship season. Locally, last weekend’s action did not disappoint. On the senior club front, two mouth-watering north-south semi-finals have emerged after intriguing quarterfinal battles in which all eight teams gave everything in the pursuit of glory for their parishes and communities. I’m wondering if Boyle could finally end their now-99-year famine? Last champions in 1927, they have come agonisingly close to returning to the summit in the current era. They suffered heartbreak in 2022, losing the final to Strokestown by a point. The following year, they returned to the final, only to endure more agony as St Brigid’s claimed the glory, again by the narrowest of margins. I have a soft spot for Boyle, who accounted for Oran on Sunday. My late father was from that neck of the woods. Also, it’s a beautiful part of County Roscommon. Then there’s the romance at play here. Imagine the emotional outpouring if Boyle were to realise their dream after almost a century. There is also the fact that one of Roscommon’s outstanding players of the last halfcentury, Enda Smith – Boyle’s Gaelic
Chieftain – is at the heart of their annual quest for the Fahey Cup. To see him collecting a county medal would be wonderful. But then I also have a soft spot for Strokestown, who defeated Castlerea last weekend. Strokestown are marvellous mavericks of Roscommon club football. Every now and again they will emerge from the pack and grace a given championship with their unique combination of heart and flair (they do both). A long time ago, I lived in the town. Ever since, I’ve been keeping an eye on the GAA club’s fortunes! Of course the other two semi-finalists will have much to say about what happens next. South Roscommon is the current powerhouse of Roscommon football. St Brigid’s, who overcame Roscommon Gaels on Sunday, will be favourites to retain the title. By now, defenders may well be having nightmares about the fleet-footed forays of Conor Hand and Ben O’Carroll. As for Pádraig Pearses, they had to work hard for their win over Michael Glaveys, but they are dripping with pedigree, and are very much in this race. The IFC and JFC championships, with their own plots and sub-plots, are no
less fascinating. This weekend, it’s over to the hurley and sliotar. A thrilling few weeks lie ahead.
MONDAY
Community events The success of both the Ballyforan Fair and Sliabh Bán Harvest Festival last weekend was truly heartwarming. People are feeling the pinch of the costof-living crisis, yet crowds still came out to enjoy these wonderful events. They did so because community gatherings bring people together – they are part of the fabric of our towns and villages. In our next issue, we’ll feature photographic spreads on both events. In the meantime, congratulations to the organisers on two great community occasions!
TUESDAY
Royal rumpus Charles Spencer’s new book on his sister, the late Princess Diana, is causing quite the stir across the water – and elsewhere around the world too. For what it’s worth, I’m not aware of the latest royal storm even being mentioned in the stands at matches in
Lisnamult, Woodmont, Ballyforan – or Boyle – last weekend. Of course it may have been the hot topic at the Sliabh Bán Harvest Festival in Strokestown. But I digress. In any event, the British media are having a field day. It’s Harry and Meghan I feel sorry for. The Sussexes are back living in the UK, but extracts from this new book have stolen their limelight. Spencer’s memoir casts King Charles, Diana’s former husband, in a very poor light. Of course it’s anyone’s guess if Spencer is accurately portraying what happened, or if, as Buckingham Palace has rather pointedly suggested, his memory is flawed. Maybe his allegations are founded. Maybe they’re not. Is he just out to settle old scores with the royal family? We simply cannot know. It seems to me that feverish debate about the book is pointless, which is not to say that it will stop. The claims are dramatic, and the royals still sell across the world. For now, I’ll be popping down to Roscommon Mart to check the public mood on the renewal of hostilities between the Miffed Monarch and the Enraged Earl.
WEDNESDAY
The things they say! Breaking news: ‘Reports of politicians losing their sense of self-importance have been greatly exaggerated’. In a radio interview just now, Deputy Alan Kelly was being asked about today’s Oireachtas Committee meeting, to which representatives of social media companies were invited, amid legitimate concerns about a lack of controls. Deputy Kelly is a fine operator, but he couldn’t help himself. “This is a watershed day” he solemnly declared. “I think it’s the most important committee meeting I’ve ever chaired.” He stated this as though the country is waiting for the Kelly Committee meeting-chairing era to be assessed by historians. X (formerly Twitter) didn’t turn up. I switched the dial.
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Roscommon People Friday 25 September 2026
€183,000 worth of cocaine seized in Tuam Two people have been arrested following the seizure of approximately €183,000 worth of cocaine in Tuam. The seizure was made as part of ongoing Garda operations targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the County Galway area. Gardaí searched two locations in Tuam on Monday, September 21st as part of Operation Tara. Cocaine with an estimated value of approximately €183,000 was seized during the operation. Two people were
arrested in connection with the investigation. The operation forms part of An Garda Síochána’s continuing efforts to target drug trafficking and the sale and supply of controlled drugs. Operation Tara is An Garda Síochána’s enhanced national anti-drugs strategy, with a particular focus on disrupting and dismantling drug-trafficking networks at international, national and local level. Investigations are continuing.
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Evelyn Feeley and Roisín Farrell were at last Saturday’s King & Moffatt Roscommon JFC quarter-final between Kilbride and Ballinameen in Tulsk. Photo: Bernie O’Farrell
Change of venue for ‘Active Retirement’
For a temporary period, Roscommon Town Active Retirement group, which meets every Tuesday, is switching its meetings to a new venue. This is due to construction work in the Hyde Centre. Meetings have been switched to Hannon’s Hotel (2.30 pm on Tuesdays). All are welcome.
Fundraising Coffee Evening in Tulsk
A Coffee Evening in aid of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice will be held in the Macra Hall, Tulsk on Friday, September 25th at 8 pm. All are welcome. Come along and enjoy a cuppa!
Cuan Bhríde Centre’s 20th is this Friday!
Cuan Bhríde Childcare Centre in Fourmilehouse is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its opening this Friday, September 25th. A get-together for all parents, past committee members and staff will be held from 6 pm-8 pm. All are invited to attend the celebrations.
Roscommon Drama Festival AGM
The Roscommon Drama Festival Committee will hold its annual general meeting at Gleeson’s Townhouse, Roscommon, on Thursday, October 1st, at 6 pm. The festival will return to Roscommon Arts Centre in March 2027, bringing leading Irish amateur drama productions to the stage. Further details will be published in the Roscommon People closer to the event.
Knock Pilgrimage
A pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Tuesday, October 6th, organised by the Legion of Mary. A bus will leave the Sacred Heart Church car park, Roscommon Town, at 9.15 am. If interested in travelling, please call 087 2445753 or 086 3861954. Thank you.
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Council plans to take North Roscommon estates in charge Roscommon County Council is proposing to declare roads in three housing estates in Ballaghaderreen and Frenchpark as public roads. The proposal covers Highfield Park and College Court in Ballaghaderreen and Cloonshanville Park in Frenchpark. Taking an estate in charge generally transfers responsibility for specified public infrastructure within the development to the local authority, in-
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cluding the maintenance of roads and associated infrastructure covered by the declaration. Maps showing the roads concerned are available for inspection through Roscommon County Council. Residents, property owners and other interested parties can make written representations or objections regarding the proposal. The deadline is 4 pm on Tuesday, October 20th.
Sign-up today to the National Broadband Ireland (NBI) Network if you are on a copper line connection. Why now? Over 7,000 Roscommon properties in the NBP area have already signed up and are now connected but there are over 12,000 homes, businesses and community facilities awaiting connection. If you are on a copper phone and or internet connection, 2030 is the target for completing the switch-off of legacy copper networks across EU member states.
Annette, Declan, Dillon and Ellie Ryan pictured at last Saturday’s Hodson Bay Group Roscommon SFC quarterfinal between Pádraig Pearses and Michael Glaveys at Lisnamult. Photo: Bernie O’Farrell
ROAD WORKS SPEED LIMIT ORDER No. 3 of 2026 ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 2004, SECTION 10 ROAD WORKS SPEED LIMIT ORDER No. 3 of 2026 ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 2004, SECTION 10
Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 10 of the Road Traffic Act, 2004 thatNotice Roscommon County Council with has Section made 10 a Road Speed Limitthat Order to is hereby given, in accordance of the Works Road Traffic Act, 2004 Roscommon County apply a Speed Limit as set outSpeed in the schedule below at the locations setschedule out in below at Council has made a Road Works Limit Order to apply a Speed Limit as set outas in the locationsbelow. as set out in the schedule below. the the schedule
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Reduction in speed limit from 100km/h to 60km/h at the specified location for the duration of the works. The reduced speed limit will apply only at locations where road works are in operation
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The Road Works Speed Limit Order is to facilitate road improvement works and applies from 30th September 2026 to 30th December 2026. The Chief Executive shallThe have to any representations that are made to him relation to this Roadregard Works Speed Limit Order is to facilitate road improvement worksinand applies from 30th September th 2026 to 30Speed December 2026. The Chief Executive shall have regard to any representations that are made to Road Works Limit Order. him in relation to this Road Works Speed Limit Order.
Mark Keaveney Director of Services Economic, Planning and Physical Development Mark Keaveney Director of Services Economic, Planning and Physical Development
Roscommon County Council has proudly supported the National Broadband Plan (NBP) rollout with National Broadband Ireland (NBI) throughout every corner of county Roscommon. The state has invested heavily in your future, so you don’t have to pay for poles or underground ducting or internet exchanges. Interested? Check today if your home or business premises is in the NBP state intervention zone on https://www.nbi.ie. If you have any issues or are outside the NBP intervention area in blue commercial areas, then email Broadband Officer at- broadband@roscommoncoco.ie for clear and impartial advice. Reasons to get a new connection • Connecting homes, schools, businesses & communities with reliable fibre broadband • Subsidised & prompt delivery • Supports remote working and students carrying out assignments at home • Supports online gaming and streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime & Apple TV. • Future-proof, fibre optic network of 500Mb upwards & faster upload speeds • Security & peace of mind • Providers are moving to fibre systems that will no longer support copper lines and exchanges Find out more! Roscommon County Council - proudly supporting the roll-out of the NBI network. For more visit www.roscommoncoco.ie/coco/en/services/digital-broadband/
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS
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The County Development Plan has been the subject of three environmental assessments.
More changes proposed to Roscommon County Development Plan Figure 1.5: Environmental Assessments
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
Appropriate Assessment (AA)
STRATEGIC FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT
STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
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Members of the public have been given another opportunity to have their say on proposed changes to the Roscommon County Development Plan. A series of material alterations to proposed Variation No. 1 of the Roscommon County Development Plan 20222028 have now gone on public display following consideration of the plan by elected members. The latest stage follows a special meeting of Roscommon County Council earlier this month at which councillors considered Variation No. 1 and the Chief Executive’s report on submissions received during the previous consultation process. The proposed material alterations, along with associated environmental documentation, went on public display on Friday, September 18th. They
A Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) for the County Development Plan was undertaken Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is with the purpose of setting out how flood risk a systematic process for evaluating the likely relates to the planning process. The assessment significant environmental effects of implementing considered and analysed the management of the County Development Plan. This is a mandatory flood risk and examined means of reducing its represent changes made material alterations. How- site. Hard copies are also process under the terms of the Planning and impacts on human health, the environment, to the proposed variation2004ever, Roscommon County available at the Planning Development (SEA) Regulations as amended culture and heritage and economic activity. The following the Plans earlier con- Council has stressed that Section at Áras an Chonand informs the preparation. including the incorporated Area Plans takes sultation and consideration submissions at Plan, this stage tae in Roscommon Town, cognisance of flood risk management in their process. proposed Council area offices in APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT must relate to the preparation in accordance with the DEHLG Flood The documentation material alterations them- Boyle and Monksland, and Risk Management Guidelines (2009) and EU Flood An Appropriate Assessment (AA) of the County includes an SEA Envi- selves rather than other libraries in Roscommon, Directive 2007/60/EC. Development Plan was undertaken in accordance
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with the requirements of Article 6(3) of the EU have cumulatively considered the Screening Determination velopment Plan.The assessmentsCastlerea and Strokestown. Habitats Directive (directive 92/43/EEC). The initial potential effects of the Plan on the environment, and Appropriate AssessAnyone making a subSubmissions can be made iteration of the Plan was found to have the potential habitats and species protected by EU designation. ment screening material mission is also required online or in writing to the to result in impacts to the integrity of the Natura examining the potential en- to quote the relevant pro- Forward Planning Section 2000 network if unmitigated. Accordingly, the vironmental implications Material Alteration of Roscommon County inclusion of mitigation measures inposed the Plan will of the proposed alterations. The Council. Email submisprioritise the avoidance of impacts reference and mitigate number. Members the cannot publicbe avoided, documents sions will not be accepted. impacts whereof these thuscan be inspectcan nowinmake submissions ed online through the dedi- The deadline for submisresulting this Plan excluding significant adverse or observations cated Roscommon County sions is 4 pm on Monday, effects on the integrityspecifiof Natura 2000 sites.
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With the winter jumps season starting to really get going, Roscommon Racecourse is looking forward to this year’s renewal on the Grade 3 Ballymore Novice Chase – the feature event for an all-jumps card on Monday, September 28th. First race is at 1.35 pm. There’s been some fine renewal of this race. It tends to establish a pecking order for the two-mile novice division. It attracts those that have been racing through the summer, as well as horses that are likely to be seen competing in some of the better novice chases later in the season. Jockey Sean Flanagan is a man
of many hats. Apart from being one of the best riders over a fence in the country, he and his wife Lauren have developed Flanagan & Co Jockey Services, which has become a one-stop shop for our busy riders. “It’s something that we have developed since we took over the valet business that we bought a few years ago”, remarked Sean. “It’s funny, as looking after the riding gear for the riders in the weigh room is something that I enjoy. When we bought it, some thought that I was pivoting out of the saddle, but nothing could be further from the truth. “If anything, I am enjoying
Shane Fleming of Roscommon SuperValu presents a hamper to Aaron Madden, representing the Gordon Elliot Racing Team, following the victory of Lizzie Twigg, ridden by Josh Williamson, in the SuperValu County Roscommon Ladies Day Novice Hurdle at Roscommon Racecourse earlier this year. Also pictured are Stephen and Nathan McGuinness of SuperValu Strokestown. Photo: Michelle Hughes Walsh
riding now more than I ever did. I enjoy being busy and driving into Roscommon is a real pleasure. The track is very well looked after, and you need a horse that jumps well. Riding one down the back straight that measures those fences at speed is something that you’d never tire of! “The Grade 3 at Roscommon is the first real clash for the good two-mile novice chasers this season. As I said, you’re jumping at speed around there, so the horses learn plenty. It’s always a very good test and Roscommon thoroughly deserves a race of this stature,” he added. Race sponsors include the Ballymore Group, EBF, Gary’s Gardening Services, Kelly’s Hearing Specialists, and The Railway Bar. The ‘Best turned out’ sponsor is Gerry Gill Motors, Fuerty, Co Roscommon. It’s the penultimate fixture of the season, so do come along if you can! The final meeting of the year takes place on October 12th. Information, which includes ticket information, can be found on roscommonracecourse.ie. Enquiries can be made via email to contact@ roscommonracecourse.ie or phone to 087 2203288. Roscommon racecourse: come for the racing, stay for the craic!
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Cheers all round! Our columnist Frank Brandon discusses a proud day for Creggs Rugby Club, voices concern over recent assaults on politicians, highlights upcoming local events, and more! As I write this on a beautiful Monday afternoon (I am a bit late today), there can be little doubt that there isn’t a lot of good news out there. What with the cost of living going through the roof, most of the world being involved in some war or other (none of which ever look like ending), climate change and its consequences, and the antics of Donald Trump (no explanation needed), things really are as bad as they could be. And so you will be glad to hear that for a change, I have not only one, but two good news stories to bring you this week! The first concerns Jemima Adams Verling, who as a young girl first picked up a rugby ball when in Creggs National School, and who became our first full international of the professional era when she lined out for Ireland against the USA on Sunday. From the very start it was obvious that there was something special about Jemima, and for the last year or so she has been in the Irish international panel. But until Sunday, she had never been capped.
A cuppa in aid of Hospice
As I write these words on Monday morning, for the first time in more than a year I have fished out my baking utensils and produced a dozen ‘choc chip’ buns! It’s all a practise for this Saturday morning’s coffee morning in the school in Creggs (from 10 am to 1pm) when my family and I invite you along to have a bit of a chat, enjoy a bun or two, and raise a few bob for the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice. Sometimes, something comes into your life that has a huge effect on you, and the Hospice certainly had such an impact on our lives. And so we look forward to meeting as many of you as can come along on Saturday morning. PS: Last week I wrote ‘Myself and my family’ invite you along, and a sharp-eyed reader pulled me up on my bad grammar, so this week it’s ‘My family and I’!
The game was shown on TG4 Player, and I don’t ever remember being as frustrated watching anything. The play was constantly interrupted by ads, and usually in the middle of important action. But from the limited coverage that I saw, I thought Jemima played very well and looked more than comfortable on the international stage. Sadly I had to go just before half-time to head for Enfield, Ballintubber, to support our footballers in their IFC quarterfinal against Tulsk, a game that proved a step too far for our lads. Anyway, when I left, the Irish women were leading by 17 points to 0, but the US rallied and won by 40 to 36. It seems Ireland took Jemima and three others off in the 50th minute when their lead was 19 points, and subsequently the wheels fell off the wagon and we fell into total disarray. Maybe I’m a bit biased, but I believe she was playing so well that those changes contributed a lot to our downfall! However, it doesn’t really matter. On Sunday, a young girl who came all the way through the Creggs underage structure represented her family, her coaches, and her club at international level – and did us all proud! Now that she has paved the way, there are a number of other Creggs girls who are knocking on the door at higher level rugby, and there is no doubt that Jemima will be the first of many Irish international players from this area! Anyway, well done Jemima! Congrats on your first cap – there are surely many more to come! Now to my second good news story, which, while not exactly on our doorstep, concerns a pub (O’Boyle’s of Laught) that I told you last year I had revisited after a lapse of half a century. I have returned a few times since my reincarnation, and I have always felt there is something special about the place. The welcome, the craic, the atmosphere, and indeed the Guinness, are all second to none. Well the good news is that the Vintners governing bodies have agreed with me (though they didn’t actually ask me) and given O’Boyle’s the award as Best Local Pub in Connacht! Sean, the proprietor, told me he had to ring the Vintners’ Association to find out if it was really true, but he needn’t have worried as it most certainly was – and well deserved! I am sure there will be a big ‘do’ over there in the near future to celebrate this wonderful achievement. If at all possible, I’ll call over and raise a glass (a pint glass) to toast their success. In the meantime, heartiest congratulations to Sean and the crew. Well done to ye all!
Aoibhinn Mullen and Ruby Banahan attended last Saturday’s King & Moffatt Roscommon JFC quarter-final between Kilbride and Ballinameen in Tulsk. Photo: Bernie O’Farrell
A worrying trend Michael Healy-Rae might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it is widely accepted that he is a tremendously hard-working politician, who, like his father before him, gets as much as he can for his local Kerry constituency. The Healy-Rae political dynasty in Kerry is founded on local, rather than national, politics, and there is little doubt that their popularity is a reflection on their ability to deliver for their own people. And so you would think that up in Dublin, Michael should be safe enough. But obviously, judging by the manner in which he was assaulted last week – an incident in which he suffered cracked teeth and after which he required seven stitches – that is not the case. More than a year ago I wrote here about the dangers that politicians are facing all around the country, with
Catwalk for a cause Back to local matters: the countdown is on to the big fashion event that is taking place in the national school hall on Friday, October 2nd. I’ve told you before, so no excuses! Be there at 7.15 pm for a drinks reception, and the show will start at 8 pm sharp. Celia Holman Lee and her agency will be there, and Fusion Moycullen, Marian’s Boyle, Canella Lane online boutique, Josephine’s Castlerea, Satara Roscommon, Next Athlone, and Aine’s Longford will all be exhibiting. Our own awardwinning milliner Majella Lennon will be there, as will Faizie Maizie, with jewellery and accessories. It’s all in aid of the local development group and the new Sunflower Children’s Hospice in Castlebar, so don’t forget! It promises to be an exceptional night in Creggs.
county councillors, senators like Galway’s Anne Rabbitte, and now a high-profile TD all being attacked. I posed the question as to why anyone would want to go into politics. Back in 2016, UK Labour Party MP Jo Cox was killed in the village of Birstall, where she was due to hold a constituency meeting. The guilty person was Thomas Mair, described as a far-right terrorist. As a result of that murder, there were all kinds of security measures brought in to protect MPs, but they didn’t stop Conservative MP David Amess from being stabbed to death at his constituency office in 2021. This time, the murderer was a British Islamic State terrorist, Ali Harbi Ali, who was arrested at the scene and sentenced to whole-life imprisonment. And so, while it may (and only may) be unlikely that anything like those terrible incidents will happen here, the fact is that politicians, especially while canvassing or being on constituency duty, are easy targets. Sadly, they always need to watch their backs. What the answer is, I don’t know. But without getting into the specifics of the assault on Healy-Rae, I do think that long sentences should be issued as a deterrent.
And finally…
Pictured at last Saturday’s Hodson Bay Group Roscommon SFC quarter-final between Pádraig Pearses and Michael Glaveys at Lisnamult were Cian Mulry and Decie Hoare. Photo: Bernie O’Farrell
I have just heard the news that we have a new published novelist in our midst, with Tom O’Brien’s novel ‘The Curlew’s Cry’ on sale now! It’s hard enough to write a couple of hundred words, but to write more than 300 pages takes some work, so well done Tom, and every success with your book! I hope we see it in the bestsellers list for Christmas! ‘Til next week, bye for now
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2.35km underground pipeline emerges as preferred Lough Funshinagh flood solution EMMA HEALY
A 2.35-kilometre underground pipeline carrying excess water from Lough Funshinagh to the Cross River has emerged as the preferred long-term solution to the area’s persistent flooding problems. Details of the emerging preferred option were presented to members of the public at the fourth consultation event for the Lough Funshinagh Climate Adaptation Project at the Hod-
son Bay Hotel on Monday. Under the proposal, the permanent scheme would effectively build upon the temporary flood-relief measures currently operating at the lake. The preferred corridor would see an underground pipeline installed between Lough Funshinagh and the Cross River. The pipeline would cross agricultural land and two local roads, with affected land reinstated following construction. The proposal
Jeremy Zanni and Tommy Connelly from Glenamaddy pictured enjoying the Ballyforan Fair on Saturday. Photo: Michael Finan
follows detailed assessment of nine potential options which were presented during the project’s previous public consultation in April. Roscommon County Council says those options were assessed against the project’s two main objectives: effectively managing flood risk while minimising the environmental impact within the highly sensitive area surrounding Lough Funshinagh. The turlough is designated
as a Special Area of Conservation and has experienced severe and recurring flooding, including major flooding events in 2010, 2016, 2021 and 2024. The flooding has threatened homes, farmland and infrastructure in the area and led to a long-running effort to identify a legally and environmentally viable permanent solution. An interim flood relief scheme received planning permission in January 2025. Overground pump-
Bronagh Kelly and Blaithin Moran pictured at the Ballyforan Fair on Saturday. Photo: Michael Finan
Sadie Kelly, Kieran Kelly, Laura Kelly, Yvonne Kennedy, Lorraine Carthy, Shay Carthy and Eoin Carthy pictured at Ballyforan Fair on Saturday. Photo: Michael Finan
Plans lodged for major 52-home development in Roscommon Town Plans have been lodged for a major new residential development comprising 52 homes on the outskirts of Roscommon Town. Wincove Land Limited is seeking planning permission for the development on a 1.79-hectare site at Ardsallagh Beg and Ballymartin More, off Golf Links Road. The proposed development would comprise a mixture of houses and duplex apartments. Plans provide for 43
semi-detached and detached houses, including a mixture of four and fivebedroom homes. A further eight twobedroom duplex apartments are proposed across two two-storey blocks. The development would also include 101 car parking spaces, bicycle parking, public and private open spaces and landscaping. Vehicular and pedestrian access would be provided from the existing Golf Links Road, while the applica-
tion also includes associated roads, footpaths, drainage infrastructure, boundary treatments and other site development works. The proposed development represents another potentially significant addition to Roscommon Town’s housing pipeline. The application is currently going through the planning process and no decision has yet been made by Roscommon County Council.
ing from Lough Funshinagh towards the Cross River subsequently began in April 2025 and has been used to help manage water levels while work on a permanent scheme continues. The emerging permanent proposal would replace that arrangement with underground infrastructure. Current project timelines envisage a planning application being submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála during the first quarter of 2027. Subject to the statutory planning process and the necessary approvals, enabling and construction works could then commence in 2028. However, the emerging preferred corridor is not yet the final approved scheme. The latest stage of public consultation will help inform the development of the preferred scheme before it progresses through the statutory planning process. Members of the public and other stakeholders can make submissions on the emerging preferred corridor up to 5 pm on Monday, October 19th. The consultation documentation is available through Roscommon County Council’s online consultation portal.
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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 periods and the reason specified. Road to be closed:
N63 at its junction with the L-2310 & N63 at Ballygar to its Junction with the R357 in Athleague
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19th October to 11th December 2026 (7am to 6pm)
Alternative Routes: Via junction of L-2310 & N63 at Ballygar, via L2312, L2316, R362 & R366 to its junction with N63 at Convent Road and vice versa. Reason for Closures: To facilitate road resurfacing works on the N63 between Mount Talbot and Athleague. 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 Friday 2nd October 2026.
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Preferred site identified for Ballaghaderreen Primary Care Centre A preferred site has been identified for the proposed new Primary Care Centre in Ballaghaderreen, with the HSE aiming to complete its acquisition before the end of this year. The HSE confirmed that the site evaluation and assessment process has concluded and that a recommendation has been submitted to its Property Review Group. Approval is now being sought to allow the HSE to enter into negotiations with the owner of the preferred site. The update was provided in response to questions submitted by Cllrs Seán Moylan and Valerie Duffy to the Regional Health Forum West and North West.
Cllr Moylan asked the HSE to provide a timeline for the development, including when a site
would be ready for acquisition and when preliminary plans could be presented.
Cllr Duffy also sought confirmation that a site had been identified and asked for an indicative timeline for delivery of the centre. In response, the HSE said it would be in a position to provide indicative timelines once the necessary approvals had been received. “The aim would be to have a site acquired before the end of 2026, subject to a positive outcome from the negotiations with the landowner,” Assistant National Director of Capital and Estates N Colleary stated. The response does not identify the preferred location or provide a projected opening date for the new centre.
Design team to be appointed for 20-bed rehabilitation unit at Roscommon Hospital A design team is set to be appointed by the end of October to progress the proposed 20-bed rehabilitation unit at Roscommon University Hospital. The HSE confirmed that preliminary design work on the project will begin following the appointment, with a spatial plan for the hospital campus already completed. The update was provided in response to a question submitted by Cllr Valerie Duffy to the Regional
Health Forum West and North West. Cllr Duffy sought an update on the proposed regional rehabilitation facility, for which funding had previously been allocated to advance the project through the design process. In its response, the HSE confirmed that the development would comprise a 20-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, together with associated outpatient services. The completed spatial plan for the Roscommon University
Free event to showcase supports for Roscommon children and families Families and professionals in County Roscommon will have an opportunity to learn more about services available to children and young people at a free information exhibition next month. Roscommon Children and Young People’s Services Committee (CYPSC) and Sligo Leitrim CYPSC are joining forces to host an information exhibition at the Landmark Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon on Thursday, October 1st. The event will bring together a wide range of organisations providing services and supports to children, young people and families across Roscommon, Sligo and Leitrim. Roscommon organisations and services involved include representatives from Ballaghaderreen Family Resource Centre, Boyle Family Resource Centre, Roscommon County Childcare Committee and Foróige. The Carrick-on-Shannon event follows a similar exhibition taking place at the Southern Hotel in Sligo on Tuesday, September 29th. CYPSCs bring together agencies working with children and young people at local level, with the aim of improving coordination between services. The October 1 exhibition at the Landmark Hotel is free to attend.
Hospital campus will now be used to inform the preliminary design stage. The project is included in the HSE’s capital plan for 2026 and is also expected to remain on the plan for 2027. “The HSE remains fully committed to the delivery of the rehab unit at RUH,” Assistant National Director of Capital and Estates N Colleary stated. No construction commencement or completion date was provided in the response.
Roscommon SPCA Church gate collections The Roscommon society for the prevention of cruelty to animals (Roscommon SPCA) will be holding a fundraising Church gate collection at St Asicus Church in Frenchpark this weekend, on Sunday, September 27th. The following weekend, Church gate collections will take place in Athleague, Fuerty, and Creggs. Collections will be held on Sunday, October 4th, at St Patrick’s Church in Athleague, the Church of Our Lady
Assumed into Heaven in Fuerty (Castlecoote), and St Mary’s Church in Creggs (Kilbegnet). Roscommon SPCA would be so grateful for any kind support, as every donation – big or small – helps the organisation in their mission to continue rescuing, caring for, and providing vital veterinary treatment for animals in need. All donations collected go directly to animal welfare in County Roscommon.
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World record attempt, All-Ireland tractor pulling finals, livestock competitions, helicopter rides and live music among attractions on Sunday, October 4 The countdown is officially on to one of the biggest days in Glenamaddy’s calendar, with an action-packed programme unveiled for the 2026 Glenamaddy & District Ploughing and Agricultural Show. Following a record-breaking attendance last year, when more than 15,000 people descended on the area, organisers are preparing for another major crowd when the show returns to the Equestrian Centre in Glenamaddy on Sunday, October 4th. From competitive ploughing, cattle and sheep classes and the return of the All-Ireland Tractor Pulling Finals to helicopter rides, vintage machinery, family entertainment and live music, this year’s programme promises something for practically every age and interest. And there will be one challenge in particular attracting attention well beyond Glenamaddy.
Pa McHugh will once again climb aboard his tractor and attempt to break the world record for the fastest time to plough one acre of land – after coming agonisingly close in front of a huge crowd last year. The current Guinness World Record stands at 9 minutes and 49.88 seconds, set by Joe Langcake at Hornby Hall in Cumbria using a Case IH 7140 Magnum tractor and Kverneland four-furrow plough. Last year, McHugh finished just 44 seconds outside that mark – while remarkably improving his time by approximately four minutes on his previous attempt. Now he is coming back for another shot. Show Committee Chairperson Padraig Collins believes this could be the year. “We’ve got a world record attempt again. I think we might pull it off this time,” he said.
“I think we’ll do it. I think there’s no better man. It’s going to be worth the watch and it’s going to bring people – and that’s what we want to see, people enjoying it and having a good day.” The extraordinary spectacle proved one of the defining moments of last year’s show, with spectators crowding around to see whether history could be made. Padraig said the response to both the world record challenge and the tractor pulling demonstrated the appetite for something a little different alongside the traditional agricultural show programme. Crowds were several people deep around the tractor pulling arena last year, he recalled, while McHugh’s record attempt similarly became one of the events that drew people through the gates.
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Glenamaddy & District Ploughing and Agricultural Show chairperson Padraig Collins pictured in conversation with John Mulligan (Media Liaison Officer) during the launch night at Raftery’s Oakland. Photo: Michael Finan
Aisling Lavelle (PRO) and John Mulligan (Media Liaison Officer) pictured at the launch of the 2026 Glenamaddy & District Ploughing and Agricultural Show at Raftery’s Oakland, Glenamaddy. Photo: Michael Finan
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Glenamaddy ‘is punching well above its weight’ Details of the 2026 programme were formally unveiled at a well attended launch at the Oakland Hotel in Glenamaddy. Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council Cllr Andrew Reddington officially launched this year’s show and paid tribute to the enormous voluntary effort required to stage an event on this scale. Having grown up in rural Ireland and served on a festival committee himself, Cllr Reddington said he understood the work taking place long before the public arrives through the gates. “I know how much work goes into it,” he told those gathered for the launch. Having looked through the programme planned for October, he said he was “absolutely gobsmacked” by how much the committee had managed to fit into a single event. The large turnout for the launch itself, he added, demonstrated that anticipation was already building. His assessment of what the committee has achieved was succinct: “Glenamaddy is punching well above its weight.” Cllr Reddington particularly welcomed the decision to keep admission at €15 despite the range of attractions being offered. With families continuing to face cost-of-living pressures, he said the committee had recognised the importance of keeping the day affordable. “I think it’s absolutely great value,” he said, highlighting the €15 admission price and free entry for children. Affordability was a recurring theme during the launch, with organisers keen that the show remains accessible to families while continuing to expand its programme. Local councillor Peter Keaveney also said the show would have something for everyone, while Deputy Pete Padraig Collins, chairperson of the Glenamaddy & District Ploughing and Agricultural Roche congratulated the committee on its preparations Show, pictured with Cllr Andrew Reddington, Cathaoirleach of County Galway, at the and wished organisers well ahead of October 4th. official launch of this year’s event. Photo: Michael Finan
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Niamh Morgan (left), treasurer of the Glenamaddy & District Ploughing and Agricultural Show, pictured at the recent launch with Bernie Diskin of West-Midlands Credit Union, one of this year’s sponsors. Photo: Michael Finan
For the committee, preparation for October 4th effectively began as soon as the gates closed on last year’s show. That event attracted more than 15,000 people, making it the most successful staging of the show to date and setting a considerable benchmark for 2026. Rather than repeating the same formula again, organisers have retained the attractions that proved particularly successful while introducing the speakers’ tent and Household and Garden sections and continuing to develop the overall programme. Word of mouth following last year’s event is also expected to play a role in attracting visitors back to Glenamaddy. Organisers have kept this year’s combination deliberately broad: serious agricultural competition alongside machinery and livestock; spectacular attractions such as helicopter rides and tractor pulling; children’s entertainment; practical talks; household and garden competitions; and a full afternoon and evening of music. But perhaps the biggest crowd will once again form beside one particular field. Last year they watched Pa McHugh come within 44 seconds of a world record. On October 4th, he gets another chance. And if chairperson Padraig Collins’ confidence proves justified, Glenamaddy could have a new world record to celebrate before the gates close on the 2026 show. The Glenamaddy & District Ploughing and Agricultural Show takes place at the Equestrian Centre, Glenamaddy, on Sunday, October 4th. Admission is €15, with children admitted free. Helicopter rides and other outdoor attractions are subject to weather conditions. Entries for the show’s various competitive classes can be made through Glenamaddyshow.com.
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Glenamaddy & District Ploughing & Agricultural Show 2026 From livestock to ploughing, agriculture remains at heart of show While the programme continues to expand, agriculture remains firmly at the heart of the Glenamaddy Show. The National Ploughing Association competitions return for 2026, alongside a substantial programme of cattle and sheep classes. There will also be a poultry competition, dog show and sheepdog trials, while vintage machinery will provide another link with generations of farming and rural life. Tug o’war competitions are also among the attractions planned for the day. At the recent launch, chairperson Padraig Collins summed up the programme simply: “Plenty there for everyone.” A new addition for 2026 will be a dedicated speakers’ tent, bringing together a range of speakers to offer practical advice and insights across farming, gardening, sustainability and rural life. Also joining the programme this year is a new Household and Garden section, providing an opportunity to showcase produce and skills from homes and gardens locally and further afield. Entries across the show’s various classes can be made online following the launch of the 2026 show website.
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Pictured at the 2025 Glenamaddy Ploughing & Agricultural Show. Photo: Michael Finan
Those who would like to see Glenamaddy from a completely different perspective will get their chance at the upcoming show. Helicopter rides are returning following enormous demand last year, when queues formed throughout the day. The rides will, of course, be dependent on suitable weather conditions. Lawnmower racing also returns after proving particularly popular, while the All-Ireland Tractor Pulling Finals are expected to once again attract large crowds. For families, a dedicated Kids Play Zone will include Ireland’s largest inflatable slide, while vintage cars, tractors and machinery will be on display throughout the grounds. And once the competitions begin winding down, the entertainment certainly won’t. The big tent will host live music throughout the afternoon and into the evening, with Gerry Guthrie, Stuart Moyles and Seamus Moore – the legendary ‘JCB Man’ – all confirmed. At the recent launch, committee chairperson Padraig Collins said the music had been another major success for the show.
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Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council Cllr Andrew Reddington says Glenamaddy’s success represents something bigger than one particularly busy Sunday in October. Agricultural shows across County Galway continue to demonstrate the strength of volunteerism and community life in rural areas, he said. “Without them, it can’t happen,” he said of the volunteers behind the events. And while concern is regularly expressed about the future of rural communities, Cllr Reddington said the agricultural show circuit presents a rather different picture.
“Sometimes people say that rural Ireland is dying. Rural Ireland is thriving, especially in County Galway,” he said. He pointed particularly to the involvement of younger generations in community events. Alongside the experienced volunteers who have kept shows going for years, younger people are increasingly becoming involved – something he believes bodes well for Glenamaddy’s future. “You have the experience, you have the middle of the road that are there for a few years, and now you have the youth coming along as well,” he said.
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Glenamaddy & District Ploughing & Agricultural Show 2026 Castlerea MART WATCH Castlerea Mart held its annual show and sale of continental weanlings on Thursday, September 17th, and the eagerly-awaited event did not disappoint, with a large entry of quality weanlings on offer. The suckler farmers are to be complimented on the quality and standard produced. Prize-winners emerged from three different counties, and some exceptional prices were obtained on the day. One Mayo farmer realised over €8 a kilo for his 315kgs Charolais bull, while one Galway farmer hit €4000 for his prize-winning weanling heifer (or €9.87 a kilo). Overall, an excellent clearance took place, with exporters, farmers, agents, feeders and northern customers competing for lots. Weanling bulls, sample prices: Ch 295kgs €2520, Ch 265kgs €1940, Lm 295kgs €1870, Ch 295kgs €2110, Ch 315kgs €2540, Ch 395kgs €2520, Ch 370kgs €2440, Ch 305kgs €2420, Ch 325kgs €2360, Lm 470kgs €2470, Lm 365kgs €2260, Lm 360kgs €2200, and Ch 335kgs €2350. Weanling heifers, sample prices: Ch 255kgs €2290, Lm 260kgs €1550, Ch 240kgs €1380, Lm 375kgs €2800, Ch 315kgs €2510, Ch 320kgs €2260, Ch 340kgs €2200, Lm 355kgs €2180, Lm 355kgs €2380, Lm 405kgs €4000, Lm 400kgs €2300, and Ch 485kgs €2610. Heifers, sample prices: Ch 420kgs €2070, Lm 395kgs €1920, BBX 3820kgs €1800, Lm 480kgs €2450, Lm 460kgs €2440, Lm 430kgs €2280, Lm 640kgs €2960, Ch 570kgs €269,0 Ch 520kgs €2590, Ch 545kgs €2520, Hex 455kgs €1700, and AA 585kgs €2290. Dry cows, sample prices: Lm 705kgs €2650, BBX 660kgs €2520, Lm 620kgs €2310, Lm 760kgs €2710, Sim 635kgs €2080, Lm 565kgs €2060, and Lm 475kgs €1710. The bullock sale resumed on Monday, September 14th, with 120 bullocks on offer. Stores made up to €5.41 a kilo, while heavier lots topped out at €2730. Bullocks, sample prices: Ch 480kgs €2600, Ch 400kgs €2050, AA 423kgs €1890, Ch 545kgs €2500, Ch 450kgs €2160, AA 535kgs €2430, Ch 555kgs €2560, Ch 615kgs €2560, Ch 705kgs €2730, and AA 600kgs €2240. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart on Monday, September 28th, with the annual show and sale of continental heifers and Belgian blue weanlings. Sales commence at 11 am.
Members of the Glenamaddy & District Ploughing and Agricultural Show committee pictured with Galway East TD Peter Roche, Cllr Peter Keaveney and Cllr Andrew Reddington, Cathaoirleach of County Galway, at the launch of this year’s event in Glenamaddy. Photo: Michael Finan
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Roscommon MART WATCH Cattle: There was a super entry of stock on offer the sale held on Friday, September 18th, with a strong trade for both bullocks and stripper cows. There was a large attendance of customers at the ringside, with online bidders also very active. Bullocks achieved an average of €4.27 per kilo up to €5.51 per kilo. There was a good entry of dry cows and they made an average of €3.00 per kilo up to €3.83 per kilo. Dry cows, sample prices: LMX – 645KG - €2470 - €3.83 per kg, CH - 800KG - €2650- €3.31 per kg, AAX – 785KG - €2540 - €3.24 per kg, CHX – 665KG - €2380 - €3.58 per kg, and SIX – 650KG - €2040 - €3.14 per kg. Bullocks, sample prices: two CHX - 515KG - €2840 - €5.51 per kg, four LMX –742.5KG - €3400 - €4.58 per kg, CH – 800KG - €3120 - €3.90 per kg, BBX - 675KG - €2910 - €4.31 per kg, SHX - 665KG - €2840 - €4.27 per kg, CHX -795KG - €3360 - €4.60 per kg, LMX - 765KG - €3200 - €4.18 per kg.
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Roscommon’s Laura Hanlon wins top style award at The Curragh Day two of the Irish Champions Festival delivered an unforgettable afternoon at The Curragh Racecourse on Sunday, September 13th, as racegoers enjoyed world class racing, vibrant family entertainment, and the final Classic of the season: the Comer Group In-
ternational Irish St Leger. The day also marked the last style competition of the year – Grace & Glory, supported by The Grace, Westport Estate, a celebration of fearless individuality inspired by the bold spirit of Grace O’Malley. The Curragh came alive
with considered tailoring, natural textiles, and statement jewels, as racegoers embraced confidence, creativity and authentic Irish style. Judged by Mayo content creator Sarah Butler of Sarah Butler at Home, and renowned stylist and broadcaster Mari-
Roscommon’s Laura Hanlon was the winner of the Grace & Glory style (Best Dressed) competition at The Curragh. Laura (left) is pictured with her mother Brid Hanlon (right) and children Zara and Alex Doolan. Pic: Lorraine O’Sullivan
New land-use zoning strategy proposed for Cortober A new Land-Use Zoning Strategy for Cortober forms part of proposed changes to the Roscommon County Development Plan. Cortober, located within County Roscommon, forms part of the wider Carrick-onShannon urban area, the majority of which lies across the county boundary in Leitrim. The proposed strategy is included in Variation No. 1 of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 and will set out an updated land-use and zoning framework for the Roscommon side of the town. Carrick-on-Shannon is designated as a Key Town under the regional planning strategy, with Cortober identified as playing a supporting role in the future development of the wider urban area. Planning for the area is complicated by
the fact that the settlement crosses the Roscommon-Leitrim boundary. Roscommon County Council has previously been working with Leitrim County Council on a coordinated planning approach for Carrick-on-Shannon and Cortober. Council planners told members earlier this year that the immediate County Development Plan variation and the wider cross-county planning process would have to proceed separately. The Cortober strategy is one of a number of significant planning changes contained in the proposed variation, alongside new Settlement Plans for Roscommon Town and Boyle and revised zoning provisions in other towns across the county.
Roscommon disability community urged to have say on reform of Disability Act Disabled people in County Roscommon, along with their families, carers and representative organisations, are being encouraged to contribute to a national review of the Disability Act. Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley and Minister of State Emer Higgins have launched the consultation
as work begins on reforming legislation which has seen no significant change in 20 years. According to Census 2022, 22% of people in Roscommon reported experiencing at least one long-lasting condition or difficulty. The review will consider areas including the definition of disability, assess-
ment of need, accessibility of public buildings, universal design, employment supports and the use of genetic data. Submissions can be made in written, audio or video form and participants do not need to address every aspect of the legislation. The consultation remains open until Friday, October 9th.
Plans unveiled for five new residential units in Castlerea Plans have been unveiled for the development of five residential units at Saint Patrick’s Street in Castlerea. Roscommon County Council is proposing to renovate and repurpose an existing dwelling/commercial building at F45 XY80 to provide two two-bedroomed residential units. The project would also see the construction of three new one-bedroomed residential units to the rear of the site, together
with associated site development works. The proposal is being progressed by Roscommon County Council under the Part 8 planning process.An Appropriate Assessment screening report and Environmental Impact Assessment screening report have also been prepared. The public consultation opened on September 15th and remains open until 4 pm on October 29th.
etta Doran, Grace & Glory invited participants to express their own unapologetic sense of style. Laura Hanlon from Roscommon was crowned ‘Best Dressed’ in the competition. The judges selected Laura for her red look that perfectly captured the bold, fearless spirit of Grace O’Malley. Laura wore a three-piece ensemble from Phoenix V in Cork, with shoes from Vinted. She made her state-
ment headpiece and bag especially for the day. Laura walked away with an unforgettable stay at The Grace, Westport Estate, including two nights’ bed and breakfast in the Grace Kelly Suite, à la carte dining with champagne at Black Sheep, two signature spa treatments, and a half-day Chauffeurdriven tour of Clew Bay and Achill Island. A prize as memorable as the style that earned it!
Roscommon’s Laura Hanlon was the winner of the Grace & Glory style (Best Dressed) competition at The Curragh. Pic: Lorraine O’Sullivan
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Next phase begins for major Ballaghaderreen town centre regeneration Plans to regenerate a substantial area of land in the heart of Ballaghaderreen have moved to their next stage, with Roscommon County Council seeking a multidisciplinary design team to progress the project. The Council has published a tender for consultancy services for the redevelopment and regeneration of Town Core lands in Ballaghaderreen, with an estimated contract value of €420,000. The successful team will be tasked with taking the project through preliminary design and the statutory planning and consent process before completing detailed design work. The contract also provides for the team to act as Employer’s Representative and oversee the project through to handover. A masterplan for the lands has already been completed and will form the basis for the next stage of the project. Known as the Ballaghaderreen Plots, the approximately 9.5-acre site comprises largely undeveloped backlands situated immediately behind Market Square, Main Street
and Pound Street. Despite its central location, the lands are currently poorly connected with the town’s principal streets. Previous work on the masterplan has examined how the area could be opened up and better integrated with the existing town centre, including opportunities for new connections and public spaces and a mixture of potential uses capable of supporting economic activity. The project is also intended to take account of Ballaghaderreen’s existing built heritage and environmental assets. The latest procurement represents a move from master planning towards detailed design and the statutory consent process. However, Roscommon County Council has stressed that no buildings are being proposed as part of the current design commission. The professional services contract has an estimated maximum value of €420,000, with the contract capable of running for up to four years. Interested design teams have until 4 pm on Tuesday, October 20th to submit tenders.
Chloe Delaney, Tadhg Connellan and Ava Delaney pictured supporting Roscommon during Saturday’s Masters All-Ireland Shield final against Meath in Drumlish.
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Pictured are Conor Feighan (Roscommon County Council), Johnny Malone (Cloontuskert Cemetery Committee), Tom Morris (Tom Morris Taxi Services), Sean Carty (Cloontuskert Cemetery Committee) and Jessica Martin (Roscommon County Council).
Cloontuskert Cemetery ungrading work completed Following the completion of upgrading work to Cloontuskert Cemetery, the organising committee are delighted to announce that the new cemetery is now “one hundred percent accessible”, with smooth surfaces and safe walkways throughout. The committee were delighted to be presented with two wheelchairs and a coffin trolley on Friday, September 11th. Both of these will be a great benefit on funeral days, allowing visitors with reduced mobility the comfort of knowing they can attend and avail of the wheelchairs. Further to this, families will have comfort knowing that
they can avail of the coffin trolley if they desire and walk their loved ones to their final resting place in comfort. The coffin trolley was sponsored by a Roscommon County Council Local Enhancement scheme grant. The Council was represented by Conor Feighan and Jessica Martin on the day. The two wheelchairs were sponsored by Tom Morris Taxi Services. The Cloontuskert Cemetery Committee wish to thank both Roscommon County Council and Tom Morris Taxi Services for helping to ensure that the project was successfully completed.
Senator Gareth Scahill has welcomed confirmation that St Michael’s School, Castlerea has been selected for the expansion of the Education Therapy Service, describing it as an important additional support for children and families from across Roscommon and the wider region. Senator Scahill, Leas-Cathaoirleach of the Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth, said: “When the initial schools were announced, Roscommon was one of the counties that was not included. I raised the importance of expanding the service further with Minister Hildegarde Naughton and through the Education and Youth Committee, so I very much welcome the recent announcement extending the service to counties right across the country. “Most importantly for us locally, St Michael’s School in Castlerea has been selected as the Roscommon school to benefit from this expansion. “I want to acknowledge my colleague Minister Hildegarde Naughton for progressing this further expansion. It
is a very positive development for St Michael’s and for the many children and families from across Roscommon and the wider region who rely on the school.” Once established within St Michael’s, the service will bring additional therapeutic supports into the school setting. These will include speech and language therapy, supporting children with communication, language and social interaction, and occupational therapy, which can support sensory needs, motor skills and participation in everyday school activities. Other therapies, including physiotherapy, may also be added over time. Senator Scahill said the wide catchment served by St Michael’s demonstrates the importance of continuing to invest in the school. “Principal Bernadette Finnerty and her team are doing wonderful work, following in the footsteps of her predecessor Geraldine Connolly. I have no doubt that Sr Jacinta Cullinane, the school’s original principal, would be extremely proud of how St Michael’s has developed and what is being achieved there today.”
Could Roscommon get its first officially designated bathing waters? Roscommon swimmers are being asked to nominate lakes, rivers and other popular swimming locations for possible designation as official bathing waters. Roscommon County Council has opened its annual consultation on the identification of bathing waters for the 2027 season, with submissions remaining open until 5 pm this Saturday, September 26th. The Council says there are currently no designated bathing waters in County Roscommon. Official designation allows bathing areas to be monitored for water quality and safety, while
designated locations can also become a focus for local authority facilities, including lifeguard services. The Council is asking swimmers to consider how frequently their preferred location is used, the number of swimmers and other visitors, existing facilities, accessibility and any safety issues. The EPA has suggested minimum usage levels for areas being considered for formal designation, including at least 10-15 bathers per day at peak periods for smaller or more remote locations and 20-30 for larger or more accessible areas.
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Seamus Keane pictured with members of his family Liam Butler and Jason Carney pictured with the Masters following Roscommon’s victory over Meath in the All-Ireland Shield following Roscommon’s victory over Meath in Saturday’s final in Drumlish. Photo: Michael Finan All-Ireland Masters Shield final. Photo: Michael Finan
Roscommon Masters captain Paul Kelly pictured with his family following Roscommon’s victory over Meath in the All-Ireland Shield final. Photo: Michael Finan
Niall Connolly and members of his family pictured with the All-Ireland Masters Shield following Roscommon’s victory over Meath in Saturday’s final in Drumlish. Photo: Michael Finan Ronan Beirne pictured with three of his children, Mollie, Grace and James, and his nephew Conor Kelly, following Saturday’s All-Ireland Masters Shield final. Photo: Michael Finan
David Delaney and members of his family pictured with the All-Ireland Masters Shield following Roscommon’s victory over Meath in Saturday’s final in Drumlish. Photo: Michael Finan
David Scahill and his family pictured with the Masters All-Ireland Shield following Roscommon’s victory over Meath in Saturday’s final in Drumlish. Photo: Michael Finan
Damien Tiernan pictured with family members following Roscommon’s victory over Meath in the All-Ireland Masters Shield final. Photo: Michael Finan
Ava, Eddie and Padraig Noone pictured following Roscommon’s victory over Meath in the All-Ireland Masters Shield final. Photo: Michael Finan
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Roscommon GAA leads tributes to the late Michael Fahey There was widespread sadness across the county last week following the death of Michael Fahey, former principal of Roscommon CBS and former Chairperson of the Roscommon GAA County Board. Michael, aged 74, of Kilteevan, Roscommon, died peacefully on Thursday last in the devoted care of the staff at Roscommon University Hospital. Born in Castlerea, he was one of five children of JJ and Mary Fahey. Following the family’s move to Roscommon Town, Michael attended Roscommon Convent before completing his secondary education at Roscommon CBS. After qualifying, he spent a year teaching in Ballinrobe before returning to Roscommon, where he took up a teaching post at Roscommon CBS in 1974. He was
appointed principal of the school in 2002. A much-admired and highly knowledgeable teacher, Michael also served as Guidance Counsellor at the school. His years as principal are remembered with great affection by generations of past pupils and by his former teaching colleagues. Michael was also one of the bestknown and most respected GAA administrators in the county over many decades. His involvement with the GAA began at an early age, playing both football and hurling with Roscommon Gaels before going on to coach numerous teams at underage and senior level. He also served the club in a variety of executive roles and was a highly regarded referee in both football and hurling. Having served as PRO of the
Roscommon GAA County Board for three years, Mick was elected Chairperson in 2011, a position he held until 2015. His contribution to the GAA at Roscommon CBS was equally significant. Over many years, he coached school teams in both football and hurling and was team manager when Roscommon CBS captured their first Connacht Colleges Senior ‘A’ title in 50 years in 1998, defeating St Jarlath’s College, Tuam, in Dr Hyde Park. Roscommon Gaels GAA Club paid tribute to Mick on its Facebook page, describing the immense legacy he leaves within the club as a player, coach, manager, officer, adviser and, above all, a devoted clubman. “His passing represents a loss to our club and to all who had the privilege of knowing him.”
The late Michael (‘Mick’) Fahey (fifth from left, front row), pictured at Roscommon CBS during a visit to the school by members of the management team that guided Roscommon to the 2006 All-Ireland Minor Football title.
A fitting indication of the esteem in which Michael was held was provided by the huge crowds who attended his removal, Funeral Mass and burial last weekend. A number of Guards of Honour were in attendance, while a minute’s silence was observed before every Roscommon GAA club game last weekend in his memory. The late Michael Fahey is deeply mourned by his wife Eileen, daughter Bríana and her partner Rossa, grandchildren Aurelia and Lonn, brothers Noel, Gerry and Ollie, sister Maura, brothersin-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, former teaching colleagues, past pupils and his many friends, particularly throughout the GAA community. May he rest in peace.
Eoin Browne lifts the cup aloft after Roscommon CBS won the Connacht Colleges A title in 1998. The team was managed by Michael Fahey.
Farewell to a great Roscommon man < SEAMUS DUKE
To say I knew Mick Fahey all my life would not be quite accurate. His late father, John Joe, and my late dad, Seamus, were close friends long before we came on the scene. But, like so many people in Roscommon Town, Mick Fahey was part of our lives for as long as we can remember. The GAA was, inevitably, a huge part of our friendship. Mick played both football and hurling for Roscommon Gaels. He would be the first to admit that he wasn’t an elite player, but that was never the point. He loved playing, he loved the club, and he loved wearing those Roscommon Gaels colours. When his playing days were over, Mick came into his own as a coach and an administrator. He excelled in many roles at club level, before moving on to County Board service, first as
PRO, subsequently as Chairman. He was a great GAA man, not simply because of the positions he held, but because of the genuine interest and enthusiasm he brought to all that he did. Above all, Mick was a supporter. He loved going to matches. Over the years, right up until recently, you would see him at club games, county challenge matches and, of course, the big championship occasions. When Roscommon Gaels or any Roscommon county team won, there was no happier person than Mick Fahey. But it was at Roscommon CBS where Mick perhaps left his biggest mark. Quite apart from his involvement in the GAA, he was an outstanding teacher and an excellent principal. The tributes from former pupils since his death have shown just how much he was respected and admired by those he taught.
His work with young GAA players at the CBS was phenomenal. He loved working with them and I suspect the triumphs he enjoyed with the CBS meant more to him than any other GAA success he experienced. I especially remember the day in 1998 when CBS defeated St Jarlath’s to win a first senior ‘A’ title in 50 years. As manager of that team, Mick was bursting with pride. He had many memorable days during his coaching career at Roscommon CBS, but that one was particularly special. Mick also had a sharp intellect and was a very well-read and highly intelligent man. He loved goodhumoured conversation. In recent years, you would often encounter him in John Corcoran’s shop in Church Street, Roscommon, Mick shooting the breeze with the many characters who gather there each week.
In recent years, Mick had health challenges, but they did not diminish his love of the GAA. He was still a regular presence, often with his brothers, at Dr Hyde Park for the big games. Indeed, he was there for the momentous Connacht final victory over Galway earlier this summer. I attended hundreds of meetings and games, and many social occasions, with Mick over the years. Like so many people, I am deeply saddened by his passing. He was a great Roscommon Gaels man, a great Roscommon CBS man, and a great Roscommon man. Most of all, Mick Fahey was a great man. To Eileen, Bríana and Rossa, to his grandchildren, and to his brothers Noel, Gerry and Ollie, and his sister Maura, I extend my deepest sympathy. ‘Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann’. May he rest in peace.
The late Michael (‘Mick’) Fahey
Michael Fahey gave ‘lifetime of extraordinary service to GAA’ Current Roscommon County Board Chairperson Thomas Murray has led tributes to the late Michael (‘Mick’) Fahey, describing him as “a man ahead of his time” who brought vision, leadership and a deep commitment to the development of Gaelic games at every level. “Mick was a forward-thinking administrator who was never afraid to challenge Roscommon GAA to look to the future. During his tenure as Chairperson, he drove the 2013 strategic review of GAA activities throughout the county – a root-and-branch examination encompassing areas such as infrastructure, finance, coaching and games and fixtures. “Many of the developments that have followed in the years since can trace their origins to that period of planning and ambition, including the establishment of the first infrastructure committee for Dr Hyde Park and the foundations upon which Club Rossie was subsequently built. “He wasn’t afraid to say Roscommon needed to go about its business differently. He put a steering group in place to look at everything from infrastructure to finance to fixtures. “At club level, Mick was synonymous with Roscommon Gaels. He played both football and hurling for the club and subsequently gave many years of service as a coach, manager and administrator, holding a variety of positions on the club executive. “His passion for Gaelic games was equally evident throughout his distinguished career in education. Mick joined the teaching staff of CBS Roscommon in 1974, teaching Economics and History and later serving as Guidance Counsellor. From 2002 until 2007, he served as principal of the school. “Across those decades he had an enormous influence on generations of young people, both in the classroom and on the football field. Among his many achievements was managing the CBS senior football team which, in 1998, captured the school’s first Connacht ‘A’ title in 50 years. “Service to Roscommon GAA was also part of Mick’s family heritage. His late father, John Joe Fahey, served as Secretary of Roscommon GAA, and the JJ Fahey Cup, presented to the winners of the Roscommon Senior Football Championship, is named in his honour. “Mick’s passing therefore marks the loss of someone whose life was woven deeply into the story of Roscommon GAA – as a player, coach, manager, administrator, educator and leader. “His influence can be seen not simply in the positions he held or the teams he coached, but in the structures he helped put in place, the people he encouraged and the generations of Roscommon players and pupils whose lives he influenced.” As he extended sympathies on behalf of Roscommon GAA to Mick’s family, Mr Murray said: “We also remember with gratitude a lifetime of extraordinary service to Gaelic games in County Roscommon.”
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A thank you from Community Athletics Track Committee as draw raises €125k The Roscommon Community Athletics Track (RCAT) committee wish to express their gratitude to everyone who supported their ‘Win a Garden Room/ Win a Kitchen’ fundraising draw which took place on Monday, May 4th. They are delighted to announce that a grand total of €125,000 was raised. The draw is the first step in the drive to raise vital funds for the development of Roscommon’s first dedicated athletics track – Roscommon Community Athletics Track – a 400 metre, eight-lane, all-weather track with a full-sized community playing field, located at Lisnamult Community Sport Park in Roscommon Town. This ambitious €1.5m project will serve local athletics clubs, sports clubs, schools, community groups and individuals. Paul McNamara, chairperson of the RCAT Committee, said, “The draw went fantastically well, with huge support from a lot of people. “A key objective for the committee and of the project generally is to bring the community on board, bring key stakeholders on board and to get people within the community to champion the project.” The prize of a stunning garden room, valued at €65,000 and sponsored by Lidan, was won by Vanessa Moules from County Wicklow. Moules has been working closely with Lidan to create a stunning sensory space for her sixyear-old son Luca. Lidan designs and manufactures high-performance timber buildings – schools, community centres and public amenities – precision-built in their Roscommon factory and assembled on site in days. The prize of a bespoke Mark Lohan kitchen, worth €25,000 and sponsored by Mark Lohan Kitchens, was won by Daisy Deady from County Cork. Deady recently visited MLK’s Galway showroom and met with her designer, Sean, for her first kitchen design consultation. The winning ticket was drawn by Mark Lohan, Managing Director of Mark Lohan Kitchens, alongside his son Patrick, who is a juvenile member of the local athletics club. Sponsors thanked The committee would like to acknowledge both main sponsors, Lidan, and in particular, Dan O’Brien, Liam Casey and Chris Ball, and Mark Lohan Kitchens’
Mark Lohan and Sinead Fannon, for their vision, generosity and support throughout this process. The RCAT committee are so appreciative of the involvement of these two local businesses who have helped move this community vision closer to becoming a reality. There was also enormous support from many local businesses, who sponsored bonus prizes and allowed the group to use their premises’ to sell tickets, as well as fantastic community support from everyone who bought and sold tickets. Update on project Donal Flynn, project leader of RCAT, spoke recently about where the project is at in terms of development: “The project contractor, Kesel Construction Ltd, has officially started work on site. The ducting for the new cable is 90% completed, and the bulldozers have started the groundworks. At that stage, the old access road to the Astro is closed off and the new road is now in use. A few more weeks will finish this phase of the groundworks.” Speaking about the timeline, Flynn estimated a year and a half to two years for completion of the track, but said a lot depends on finances and when funding comes through. Finances Jennifer Brennan, RCAT treasurer, spoke of the success of the draw. She said the focus of this fundraising campaign was to bring the project towards match-funding with the sports capital grant already secured. The overall target is €1.5m. The RCAT committee are preparing to apply to the Community Sport Facilities Fund for the vital funds that will get this project completed. They have welcomed the enormous support coming from the diaspora, in particular through the Ireland Funds in the US, and work continues in this regard.
How to donate! If anyone would like to get involved in any way, please get in touch. In the meantime, the RCAT iDonate page is in operation at idonate.ie/fundraiser/ RCAT, where any contribution (big or small) is very much welcomed.
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Lisa O’Neill, Frank Murphy, Paula Doolan, Paul McNamara, Goretti Dwyer, Jenny Brennan, Liam Stephens and Clair Hulston (committee members, Roscommon Community Athletics Track Development Committee) pictured at the launch earlier this year. Photo: Michael Finan
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Abbey View, Roscommon Sherry FitzGerald P. Burke launches new development on October 3rd, with a showhouse opening to the public Roscommon Town’s newest residential development, Abbey View, will officially launch on Saturday, October 3rd, with viewings running from 12 pm to 4 pm and a four-bed showhouse open to the public for the first time. Located off Abbey Street in Abbeytown, the 19-home scheme offers a mix of two, three and four-bedroom properties – including bungalows, semi-detached and terraced homes – all finished to an A energy rating. The development has been built by Roscommon Building Company, which has approximately four decades of housebuilding experience in the area, working alongside architects and designers MCROM of Tullamore, County Offaly, who drew up the scheme’s layout and house designs. ‘What you see is what you get’ Speaking ahead of the launch, auctioneer Padraig Burke of Sherry FitzGerald P. Burke said the finish and location would be the development’s greatest key features. “The whole estate is fully finished and ready to move into,” he said. “It’s not a case of a couple of houses built out of a site – the whole lot is done: the roads, the green areas, the lawns, everything. There’s no further work to be done. What you see is what you get, and that’s a huge advantage for anyone moving in.” Each home comes with a fully fitted kitchen – units and quartz worktops included, though appliances are not – along with fully-tiled bathrooms, air-to-water heating, floor-to-ceiling windows and a generous utility room, in addition to a private rear garden that includes a concrete base and electrical wiring already in place for a garden shed. A prime location Abbey View sits within easy walking distance of Roscommon Railway Station, local schools, the Abbey Hotel, Molloy’s Bakery, the Railway Bar, Brennan’s Cen-
planning close by, near the Abbey Hotel, suggesting further development in the area in the coming years. There is, he added, clear demand to support it: “There is definitely a shortage from the amount of enquiries we’ve had.” For buyers, Abbey View also offers the chance to make the house their own – with space to add the personal touches that turn a new build into a home.
At a glance Abbey View, Abbeytown, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon Homes: 19 in total – a mix of 2, 3 and 4-bedroom bungalows, semi-detached and terraced homes BER: A-rated throughout
tra and the town’s supermarkets – a factor Burke says is drawing strong early interest. “Location is the big thing,” he said. “It’s beside the train, beside the supermarket, beside the Abbey Hotel – walking distance to everything. That’s really attracting everyone, from first-time buyers to people downsizing.” Enquiries to date span a broad range of buyers: professionals working remotely with occasional commutes to Dublin, families drawn by nearby schools, older buyers looking to downsize into a lowmaintenance home, and a number of Roscommon natives who are looking to move back. Bringing people home Burke believes developments like Abbey View have a role to play beyond the individual sale, in helping retain young people in the county and drawing back those who left for the likes of Dublin. “Developments like this are a big advantage – not just to the people living in them, but to the town,” he said. “More people in, more people using the local facilities. It’s good to see the town stay vibrant.”
He pointed to a broader shift toward hybrid working as a factor: buyers who can work from home a few days a week and commute by train when needed are increasingly choosing to relocate to towns like Roscommon rather than stay in the city. That fits with a wider push, he noted, toward cutting commuting time and carbon emissions by living within walking distance of work, transport and amenities – something seen in grant schemes for town-centre living and in the county development plan’s focus on building close to existing services rather than further out. Burke also drew a contrast with much of Roscommon’s older housing stock. “Some of that housing is dated, and it’s often harder to sell, because of the cost of bringing it up to standard,” he said. Energy efficiency and mortgage appeal With air-to-water heating and full insulation throughout, Burke says the homes’ A rating is also proving attractive from a lending perspective. “Banks are very quick to lend on these because they’re rated properly,” he said.
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NEW LAUNCH & OPEN VIEWING Saturday, 3rd October 11am–3pm Sheehy Meares Team Earley invites prospective purchasers to attend the official launch and open viewing at Harbour Court. This is an opportunity to view the development, appreciate the spacious accommodation and quality of construction, and experience the attractive village location first-hand.
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Plans for a major new Aldi development in the heart of Boyle have received the final planning green light. An Coimisiún Pleanála has granted permission, subject to conditions, for the development at the former Candon’s site and lands to the rear of Patrick Street. The decision clears a major planning hurdle for the long-awaited project, which will include a new Aldi discount foodstore alongside the restoration and refurbishment of a terrace of buildings to provide five residential units. The development involves the demolition of approximately 1,043 square metres
of derelict buildings and structures to the rear of the existing two-storey terrace fronting Patrick Street. The existing terrace will be repaired and refurbished to provide five two-storey homes, comprising three one-bedroomed and two two-bedroomed residential units. A new single-storey Aldi store will then be developed on lands to the rear. The supermarket will have a gross floor area of approximately 1,839 square metres, including a net retail area of 1,315 square metres, and will include an off-licence. The wider development also provides for a standalone ESB substation and switch room, car and bicycle parking and associated site development
works. Aldi previously indicated that the proposed Boyle store could create up to 30 permanent jobs. Roscommon County Council initially granted permission for the development in January, subject to 36 conditions. The project was subsequently brought before An Coimisiún Pleanála following a third-party appeal and a separate first-party appeal by Aldi relating to a number of conditions attached to the Council’s granting of permission. The third-party appeal raised issues relating to town-centre zoning, archaeology and architectural heritage, and traffic management and access. The planning process was further prolonged
during the summer when An Coimisiún Pleanála sought submissions relating to the presence of a bat roost on the site and the requirement for a derogation licence. A decision had initially been anticipated during the summer but was subsequently delayed. Confirmation on Tuesday morning that permission has now been granted brings the lengthy planning process for the development a significant step closer to completion. The development is regarded as a significant investment in Patrick Street and includes the redevelopment of a prominent town-centre site which currently contains a number of derelict structures.
Roscommon broadband rollout enters final stages The rollout of high-speed broadband across County Roscommon is entering its final stages, with the vast majority of premises covered by the National Broadband Plan now either connected or able to connect. At the end of the first quarter of 2026, 18,161 of the 19,440 premises covered by the National Broadband Plan intervention in Roscommon – approximately 93 per cent – were either connected or had a connection available. At that stage, 13 of the county’s 17 deployment areas were ready for customers to pre-order or order broadband services. The remaining four deployment areas identified by Roscommon County Council were Cloonfad, Dowra, Knock and Riverstown. The Council said earlier this year that those areas were expected to be completed during 2026. Customer uptake stood at 6,642 premises, or approximately 37 per cent of those where the service was available, at the end of the first quarter. The National Broadband Plan is designed to provide high-speed fibre broadband to homes, businesses, farms and other premises in parts of the country where commercial operators had not committed to delivering the necessary infrastructure. The Department of Communications indicated earlier this month that County Roscommon was on course to reach full coverage this autumn. Roscommon County Council has also continued to work with Broadband Connection Points around the county while supporting the rollout of other high-speed broadband infrastructure. The latest progress represents a significant milestone in efforts to improve digital connectivity across rural parts of County Roscommon.
Ahead of their Roscommon SHC semi-final against St Dominic’s this Sunday, Gabriel and Ella Lynch from Lynch Flooring (Roscommon) were delighted to present new team gilets and a sponsorship cheque to Tremane Hurling Club. Gabriel and Ella are pictured making the presentation to club chairperson Liam Óg Murray and treasurer David Carr, alongside members of the team and management. Gabriel and all the team at Lynch Flooring are delighted to support Tremane Hurling Club on their journey this season and play their part in what has already been an exciting campaign. Wishing the players and management continued success for the remainder of the season!
VetPal wins Start-Up of the Year award at Ploughing Roscommon-based agri-tech company VetPal Technology has been named Start-Up of the Year in Enterprise Ireland’s 2026 Innovation Arena Awards at the National Ploughing Championships. The company received the award following a live final at the Innovation Arena in Screggan, Co Offaly, on Tuesday of last week. VetPal takes home a €10,000 prize along with mentoring and advisory supports from Enterprise Ireland. The Roscommon company has developed a digital platform for managing veterinary prescriptions across the animal health supply chain, connecting farmers, vets, co-ops, merchants and pharmacies through one compliant system. The platform is fully integrated with the Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Prescription System and was developed in response to new EU regulations requiring veterinary prescriptions for treatments which had previously been available over the counter. Enterprise Ireland said VetPal’s system is designed to reduce administration for veterinary practices and retailers while helping farmers retain access to treatments and supporting more efficient prescribing.
Pictured are Jim Woulfe, Chair of Enterprise Ireland; Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment; Alan Gormley, founder and CEO of VetPal; and Jenny Melia, CEO of Enterprise Ireland.
Since launching in December 2025, VetPal has been adopted by the majority of Ireland’s licensed animal remedy stores, with thousands of farmers now receiving prescriptions through the platform. The company has also introduced multi-branch support for store groups, e-commerce and ERP integrations, while newer AI-powered
tools are aimed at reducing administrative workloads and improving clinical efficiency. VetPal was one of three finalists in the Start-Up of the Year category, alongside Monaghan-based FURROW and RT Sales Limited from Kerry. A total of 12 finalists competed across four categories in this year’s Innovation Arena Awards.
Nine health service vacancies currently listed for Roscommon Nine health service vacancies associated with County Roscommon are currently listed on the HSE’s national recruitment portal. The positions span a range of areas across the local health sector, including hospital services, mental health, nursing, social care and disability services. Roles currently listed include positions connected with Roscommon University Hospital, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and local disability services. Among the hospital-based vacancies are roles in occupational therapy and radiology, while a nursing management position associated with CAMHS services across Galway, Roscommon and Mayo is also listed. A number of vacancies associated with disability services in County Roscommon are also included among the current recruitment campaigns. The latest listings point to ongoing recruitment activity across health and social care services in the county. The number of vacancies appearing on the national portal changes regularly as new positions are added and recruitment campaigns close. The HSE recruitment portal was displaying nine results associated with County Roscommon when checked this week. Some positions listed through the portal are with publicly funded healthcare organisations and do not necessarily constitute direct HSE employment.
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FAMILY NOTICES WALSH Mary
O’TOOLE Catherine Claire
DOORLEY Margaret
KELLY Patrick
In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother Mary Walsh, Moher, Lanesboro, Co Roscommon who died on the 25th September 2024
Keadue, Co. Roscommon / London / formerly Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh. (1st Anniversary)
Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon
Carrowdangan, Four-Mile-House, Co. Roscommon
On behalf of her beloved husband John, her children Linda, Oliver, Eileen, Sean and Eamonn;
In loving memory of Patrick (Pat) Kelly, a muchloved husband, dad, grandad, brother, uncle, friend, and neighbour. Pat loved his family, friends, farming, football, music, telling a good story and helping others in any way possible. As we mark one year without Pat, we would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the kindness, support and sympathy we received throughout Pat’s illness and since his passing. To our family, friends, neighbours and the wider community, thank you for your kindness, calls, messages, cards, flowers, food, visits and many acts of kindness. Our sincere thanks to the grave diggers who prepared Pat’s final resting place alongside his beloved son, Paul. We would also like to thank the staff and fellow patients in Unit 7, Merlin Park Hospital, Galway, who took such great care of Pat during his illness; the drivers who brought him to hospital weekly for dialysis and supported him through the difficult times; and his carers who tended to Pat with such compassion. To the staff at Roscommon Hospice, thank you for making it possible for Pat’s final days to be peaceful and serene, surrounded by those who loved him. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope you will accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our family’s sincere and heartfelt gratitude.
(2nd Anniversary)
If roses grow in Heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for us. Place them in our Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from us. Tell her we love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy, we do it everyday, but there is an ache within our hearts that will never go away Forever loved and missed more every day by your sons Micheal and Seamus; daughters Martina and Georgina, and Declan and Marian. A special smile, a special face, and in our hearts, a special place. No words we speak can ever say how much we miss you every day. To hear your voice and see you smile, to sit and talk with you awhile. To be together in the same old way, would be the dearest wish of ours today. Forever loved and missed more every day By your grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague on Sunday 27th September at 11.30am.
KELLEHAN Maureen Kilmore, Athleague, Co. Roscommon In loving memory of dear Maureen (4th Anniversary)
In loving memory of our beloved Catherine Claire O’Toole, whose First Anniversary occurs on 27th September 2026. Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Deeply loved, sadly missed and forever remembered by her loving husband, children, grandchildren and extended family. Her kindness, warmth and love will never be forgotten. She remains forever in our hearts and will be remembered with love today, tomorrow and always. An Anniversary Mass will be held in Keadue Parish Church on Sunday, 27th September 2026 at 11.30am.
FINNEGAN M.J. Knockroe, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Who died on 24th September 2009 Rest in Peace (17th Anniversary)
her grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother and extended family, we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for the kindness and support shown to us following Margaret’s passing on 4th August 2026. We would like to thank all those who called to Margaret’s home for her reposing, attended the Funeral, sent mass cards, sympathy cards, and messages of condolences. Sincere thanks to those who travelled long distances to be with us. A special thank you to those who formed a guard of honour at the Church. We are deeply grateful to our wonderful relatives and neighbours who offered help, brought food, served refreshments, and assisted with traffic management for Margaret’s reposing. Thank you to Keenan’s Bar & Restaurant for the beautiful meal they served after the Funeral Mass. A special word of thanks to the doctors and nurses of Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar for their care they gave to Margaret in her final days. We also thank Dr Katharine Ormond and staff in the College Medical Centre, Longford, Dr Petra Martin and her team in Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore and Dr Donal Maguire and his team in St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin for their care they gave to Margaret in recent years. Thank you to Tom Crosby Funeral Director for his professionalism, compassion, and guidance throughout. Our sincere gratitude to Parish Priest Fr. Jarek Maszkiewicz for his kindness, support, and spiritual guidance. We thank Fr Jarek for his prayers during Margaret’s reposing, celebrating Funeral Mass and Burial. We also thank Fr Simon Cadam PP, Granard & Abbeylara for his attendance and prayers at Margaret’s reposing. We thank Mary Bennett and Derek Mahady for their beautiful music and singing at the Funeral Mass. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.
Pat’s First Anniversary Mass will be held in Ballinaheglish Church on Sunday, 27th September at 11am.
KELLY Patrick & Paul Carrowdangan, Four-Mile-House,Co. Roscommon
We will remember Margaret not only with sadness, but with gratitude for the years we had, for the memories we shared, and for the strength and love she showed us. Margaret’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place in the Sacred Heart Church, Whitehall at 11.30am on Sunday 27th September.
Love’s Greatest Gift - Remembrance
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, “come to me”. With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away, although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Loved and sadly missed by Peter, sons John, Pete, Kevin, Michael and Tommie, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and extended family. Anniversary Mass for Maureen on Saturday 26th September in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague at 7 pm.
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A little whisper on a September morning, You heard a gentle call, you took the hand of Jesus and quietly left us all. Our memories are our keepsake, from which we will never part, God has you in His keeping, we have you in our hearts. Lovingly remembered by Mary and family. Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday 26th September at 8pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea.
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Patrick Who passed away on the 26th September 2025 (1st Anniversary)
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Time slips by and life goes on, but from our hearts you’re never gone. We think about you often, we talk about you too, we have so may memories we wish we still had you.
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FAMILY NOTICES NUGENT Padraig Cullaghmore, Kilglass, Co. Roscommon 14th February 1971 - 5th October 2025 (First Anniversary & Acknowledgement)
O’CONNOR Lucy In loving memory of Lucy, late of Tuam, Kilrooskey, who sadly passed away on the 24th September 2014. (12th Anniversary)
NOLAN (née Casey) Marie Tullyroe, Ballygar, Galway.
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www.brianmuraystone.com Scrine, Athleague, Co. Roscommon E: brianmurraystone@gmail.com As we approach the First Anniversary of our beloved Padraig, his mother Anne, his children Ryan and Megan, his sisters Geraldine, Patricia and Helen, his niece Hannah and his two nephews Tristan and Steven, and the extended Nugent family, wish to sincerely thank everyone who supported us following his sudden passing. Our heartfelt thanks to Strokestown Fire Brigade, the local Gardaí and ambulance services, and to Father Willie and the musicians for making Padraig’s Funeral Mass so special. We sincerely thank Aidan and Nicola Tully of Tully Funeral Directors and Kieran Leavy Funeral Home for their care, dignity and kindness shown to Padraig and our family. We are especially grateful to Kilglass GAA Club, Padraig’s friends and those who prepared his final resting place, and to his friends and colleagues at Hart Engineering for their tremendous support throughout the Funeral and afterwards. Our thanks also to Maguire’s of Rooskey, Grealy Stores, Maree, Oranmore, and Kevin Nugent of Ground & Co Galway, together with everyone who kindly provided food and refreshments to the house. A very special thank you to Dori Sullivan and Geraldine Flynn for the care, kindness and attention shown to Mum, Anne, during such a difficult time. To our neighbours, our good friends, and everyone near and far who attended the Funeral, sent Mass and sympathy cards, flowers and messages, or helped and supported us in any way, we are truly grateful. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our family’s sincere appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 3rd October 2026 at 7.30pm in St Anne’s Church, Slatta. Padraig is deeply loved, greatly missed and forever in our hearts.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
RUANE Ned, Colm and Mary Lisnamult, Roscommon
Ned Ruane
Colm Ruane
Mary Ruane
In loving memory of Ned and Colm Ruane, whose 7th Anniversaries take place on the 24th and 27th of September 2024 and Mary Ruane whose 21st Anniversary took place on the 8th June 2026. We often sit and think of ye, and think of how ye died. To think ye could not say goodbye, before ye closed your eyes. The blow was hard, the shock severe, to part with ones we loved so dear. Our loss is great, we’ll not complain, but trust in God we meet again. Sadly missed by your heartbroken family. Mass offered.
If roses grow in Heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for me, place them in my Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me. Tell her I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, but there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away. Sadly missed by your loving family. Lucy’s Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Mary’s Church, Ballagh on Saturday 26th September at 7.30 pm. ----------------We think of you in silence we often speak your name but all we have are memories and you picture in a frame. Your resting place we visit and put flowers there with care but no one knows the heartache as we turn and leave you there. Always remembered by Mary, Jim and Gemma.
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As we mark the first anniversary of our beloved Marie, Seán, John, Barry & Alan wish to express our sincere thanks to all who sympathised with us and supported us during our sad loss.
CARR Jim and Kathleen Mount Talbot
We are forever appreciative of our neighbours, friends and the entire community for the kindness, support and help shown to us at such a difficult time. We would like to acknowledge everyone who attended the Removal, the Requiem Mass and Burial. Your presence and support meant a great deal to us. We extend our sincere appreciation to Father Douglas Zaggi, Father Michael Breslin, Father Louis Lohan and Father Eugene McLoughlin for the beautiful, concelebrated Mass. We will always be grateful to the Roscommon Hospice and the Galway Clinic for the wonderful care and attention they gave Marie during her final weeks. We would also like to acknowledge her Doctor, Dr Miriam Daly, for her care. Our sincere thanks go to the undertakers, David and Bernie Moran, for their help, guidance, patience and professionalism throughout. We would like to recognise the Ballygar Choir for the beautiful music and hymns, and the altar servers for their assistance.
Treasured memories of my parents Jim who died on the 2nd September 1996 and Kathleen who died on the 22nd September 2000 Along the road of yesterday that’s leads us straight to you, are memories of happy times, together we once knew.
Also remembering my brother John Who died on the 8th January 2013
We also wish to acknowledge the gravediggers, who prepared Marie’s final resting place with such care and attention. Our appreciation goes to the Ballygar Hurling Club for the wonderful Guard of Honour. We would like to thank Maloney Catering for the beautiful meal and express our appreciation to the Matty McDonagh Centre for hosting the meal. We are also very appreciative of the Ballygar Tidy Towns Committee and Ballygar Social Services for providing refreshments on the evening of the Removal and after the Month’s Mind Mass. Finally, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who brought food and refreshments to our home. Your generosity and kindness were deeply appreciated. As it would not be possible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere appreciation.
Loved and always remembered by Kathy and grandchildren Fiona, Michelle, Niall, Cathriona, Niamh and Ciara. Mass offered.
DOHERTY Eileen (née Gillooly) & Gerald (7th & 13th Anniversaries)
A Mass will be offered for your intentions. Marie’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Ballygar, on Friday 2nd October at 7.30 p.m.
In loving memory of Eileen,who passed away on 26th September 2019, 7th anniversary. and also remembering her son, Gerald Doherty, who passed away on the 22nd July 2013, 13th anniversary. Your memory we treasure, loving you always, forgetting you never. Always loved and sadly missed by your loving family. Anniversary Mass for Eileen, together with her son Gerald, will take place in St. Aidan’s Church, Monasteraden on Saturday, 26th September at 7.30pm --------------------------------------
In loving memory of Eileen and a dear nephew and cousin, Gerald. No day starts or night ends without thinking of ye. Forever loved and missed by Anne, Michael, Darren and Emmett O’Brien.
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FAMILY NOTICES HYNES Danny (19th Anniversary)
TRAYERS John Ardagh, Glinsk, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (21st Anniversary)
In loving memory of Danny, late of Shrove, Strokestown, who died on the 25th September 2007 He always had a smile to share, a laugh, a joke, a time to care, A wonderful nature, warm and kind these are the memories he left behind. Forever in our hearts Mam, Dad, Séan, Aisling and Alan.
In loving memory of John who passed away on the 25th September 2005. R.I.P. Time and years slip gently by, but love and memories never die. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by your loving wife Catherine and all the family.
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PLANNING NOTICES ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Darren O’Toole, intend to apply for permission for development at Corraun, Termonbarry, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of: Partial demolition, renovation and refurbishment of the existing derelict and ruinous structure, including the construction of a new twostorey extension; provision of a new upgraded/ replacement septic tank and percolation area; construction of a new entrance driveway; partial removal of the existing hedgerow; provision of new entrance piers/walls; and all associated site works. The application also includes retention permission for the demolition of two existing derelict farm sheds.
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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Domnick Morrisroe, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to replace the existing onsite domestic wastewater treatment system with a new wastewater treatment unit and soil polishing filter, together with all ancillary site works, Cloonlumney Townland, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to this application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Domnick Morrisroe Acceptance of an advertisement or payment therefore is not to be taken as implying guarantee that the advertisement will be published. The right is reserved to refuse to insert any advertisement, without giving any reason; also to discontinue the publication of any advertisement previously published, without compensation for any loss or damage claimed for non-publication. Publication of an advertisement cannot be guaranteed on a specific week or at all, whether or not a particular week has been stipulated by the advertiser, and the company will not be liable for any loss claimed by such omission, whether from all editions or any particular edition or editions of the paper. Right is reserved to alter any advertisement without liability for any compensation for such alteration. Further, the company does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of any advertisement.
ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Michael Moylan & Sons Ltd intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for permission for development at Church Street, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of the demolition and removal of existing buildings, walls and ancillary structures and the construction of a residential development comprising 14 no. residential units, consisting of 8 no. 1-bedroom own-door maisonettes within 2 no. two-storey blocks and 6 no. 2-bedroom two-storey terraced dwelling houses, together with vehicular and pedestrian access arrangements, internal roads and footpaths, car parking, public and private open spaces, landscaping, boundary treatments, site development works, drainage, utility connections and all associated ancillary works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Roscommon County Council 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 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the application. Signed: James Lohan Planning & Design Consulting Engineers, Unit 6, Ballypheason House, Circular Road, Roscommon, F42 T384. Ph: 085 1756190 Mob: 085 1584081 E: INFO@JLCE.IE Web: www.jlce.ie
ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL ÁRAS AN CHONTAE, ROSCOMMON We, Wincove Land Limited, intend to apply for permission for development at this site Ardsallagh Beg, off Golf Links Road, Roscommon Town. The development will consist of 52 no. dwellings comprising of 22 no. 4-bed semi-detached 2 & 1/2-storey, 3 no. 4-bed detached 2 & 1/2-storey, 12 no. 4-bed semidetached 2-storey, 1 no. 4-bed terraced 2-storey, 1 no. 5-bed detached 2-storey, 4 no. 4-bed semi-detached, double aspect 2 & 1/2-storey, 1 no. 4-bed terraced, double aspect 2 & 1/2-storey, 8 no. 2-bed 2-storey duplex apartments, masonry piers entrance gate, together with all boundary treatments, 101 carpark spaces, including all ancillary site works necessary to service the development inclusion of traffic impact analysis. The area of the site relating to this development is c. 1.79 hectares. 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 €20.00 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, Ted Carty, intend to apply for Permission Consequent on the Grant of Outline Permission (Planning Register Reference Number: PD/23/60025) for development at this site: Barry More Townland, Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of: The construction of 3 No. 2 storey detached dwelling houses and domestic garages along with connection to services and all associated site works. 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 €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed:
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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, The Board Of Kilbride GAA are applying to Roscommon County Council for planning permission and retention permission for the following: 1. to retain extended car park area 2. to demolish existing stand and construct a replacement seated spectator stand 3. to install hard surfaced walking track and carryout all ancillary site development works at Kilbride GAA, Ballinderry, Four Mile House, Co. Roscommon, F42 VY04. 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 €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: James Lohan Planning & Design Consulting Engineers, Unit 6, Ballypheason House, Circular Road, Roscommon, F42 T384. Ph: 085 1756190 Mob: 085 1584081 E: INFO@JLCE.IE Web: www.jlce.ie
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THE GAIN LINE
Creggs into Cawley final after try-fest Creggs senior men qualified for the Cawley Cup final last Sunday with victory over Westport. A dry, sunny day was ideal for playing expansive rugby and that’s what the spectators were treated to. Creggs ran in a total of nine tries to Westport’s six. Final score was Creggs 62 Westport 32. The Cawley Plate final will be played soon, with the venue and opposition to be announced. U-14 BOYS: Creggs hosted Carrick-onShannon for a pre-season friendly. With new players coming in on both sides, a 3 x 20 minute game was agreed in order to trial players in different positions and rotate players in and out so that everyone could get the feel of the oval ball again. The first 20 minutes saw Carrick get off to a blistering start, running in three unanswered tries before Creggs started to find their feet and produced a try of their own. In the second 20-minute phase, Creggs scored multiple tries and there were some great breaks from Eli Crean, Tadhg Shea, Adam Mitchell and Donal Towey. On his debut for Creggs, John Kellehan caused significant problems for Carrick. The last third saw both teams show what they were made of. Carrick prevailed on a 4229 scoreline, but this was a fantastic start to the season for both sides. As always, it was a pleasure to host Carrick for what is now an annual event. Creggs: Ben Kelly, John Kellehan, Michael Scanlon, Cillian Greene, Joshua Buchan, Matthew Fox, Patrick Cullinan, Rian Fannon, Dominik Bertnatec, Adam Mitchell, Oisín Murphy-Egan, Reuben Cuddy, Ethan Coyne, Nathan O’Connor, Liam Harpur, Eli Crean,
Fionn Gilligan, Jack Egan, Conor Gaynor, Tadhg Shea, Finn Harrington, Rhys Payne Ward, Colm Dennigan, Seamie McPhillips, Coman Connaughton, Donal Towey, Paidi Duignan. Non-togged players present to support their team included Calum Keane, Luke Neilan and Matthew Quinn. Next up for the U-14s is a match v Monivea in Creggs on October 3rd at 1 pm. U-13 BOYS: Creggs U-13 Boys took to The Green on Saturday evening for their first game of youth rugby, a challenge match against neighbours Buccaneers RFC. The conditions were perfect for rugby. The visitors struck first with a well worked try. It took the home team a while to settle into the game and the new environment of a full-sized pitch, but they responded well with some hard carries from the forwards and quick hands from the backs. Creggs eventually crashed over for their first try to level the game at half-time. Creggs started the second half stronger and from some quick ruck ball and hard running they were rewarded with a second try. Buccaneers weren’t finished and they camped in the Creggs half for the final 15 minutes, trying to break the home team’s defence. This they nearly did with the last play of the game but for an excellent tackle in the corner by the Creggs full-back. The result was a 10-5 win for Creggs. It was an excellent display of rugby from both teams so early in the season and if that is the standard going forward then it’s going to be a very exciting season. Creggs U-13s train every Wednesday evening at 7 pm with new players always welcome.
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Buccaneers host Bruff in opener
Buccaneers kick off this season’s Energia AllIreland League with a home fixture against Bruff this Saturday, with the action getting underway in Dubarry Park at 2.30 pm. Buccs play in the new Division 2B South for this campaign. Buccaneers will field a primarily youthful crew with a growing number of players coming through from the club’s successful U-20 squad of recent years. Not much is known about Bruff at this stage apart from that they shipped a heavy Munster Cup defeat against a strong Highfield side. The Limerick club will surely be doughty battlers and likely to have a hardy pack so Buccaneers may need to maximise the space at Dubarry Park. There will be a pre-match function for this game at 12.30 pm as Buccaneers begin their 75th year. Meal in The Bounty with complimentary wine, 100-page matchday programme and admission to the game all for €35. Groups/individuals catered for. Contact Geraldine at 086 1732711 to book. JUNIORS: A late penalty edged a 15-12 victory for Galwegians Juniors over their Buccaneers counterparts in a Bank of Ireland Christy Reid Cup game played in balmy sunshine at Dubarry Park last Sunday.
WOMEN’S TEAM: Buccaneers women’s team commence their Bank of Ireland Connacht Junior 1B League campaign away to Ballinrobe on Sunday when the action kicks off at 1 pm. CONGRATS: Congratulations to Buccaneers teenagers Oisin O’Donoghue and Darragh Glennon who both played for Connacht Eagles against Munster on Friday. A try by Oisin helped the Greens to a comfortable victory. COFFEE MORNINGS: Buccaneers Administrator Geraldine Kenny hosted two Coffee Mornings last year in aid of the South-Westmeath Hospice. These raised over €4,500 and Geraldine is planning to do it all again on the weekend after next. She will welcome your continued generous support on Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th from 10 am to 12 midday on both days at The Bounty. The chosen charity will again be the SouthWestmeath Hospice. FASHION SHOW: Buccaneers RFC is holding an Autumn Fashion Show in association with Carraig Donn at Athlone’s Radisson Blu Hotel on Sunday, October 18th commencing at 3 pm. Tickets are now on sale at Carraig Donn (Golden Island) and from Geraldine in the club office at The Bounty. They can also be purchased online via Eventbrite.
Creggs U-13s, pictured last weekend.
Creggs U-14s, pictured last weekend.
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s t t u p t r o h S CASTLEREA
RESULTS: Kieran Kenny was the winner of the men’s 18-hole stableford competition, sponsored by Hester’s Golden Eagle Bar & Restaurant, played on September 5-6. Runner-up: Sean Naughton; Cat. 1: Rory Hawkshaw; Cat. 2: Sean Kilkenny. The Bernie Keane Memorial competitions were held over September 12-15. Paul Connaughton was the winner of the men’s 18-hole stroke competition. Runner-up: Patrick O’Connor; Cat. 1: Peter Hester; Cat. 2: Daire Silke. Deirdre Hawkshaw was winner of the ladies 18-hole stableford competition. Cat. 1: Juliet Kenny; Cat. 2: Mary MacDermot. Valerie Callaghan was winner of the ladies 9-hole competition, sponsored by Hell’s Kitchen and played on September 15th. Congratulations to the winners and sincere thanks to our competition sponsors.
LOTTO: The winning bonus ball number in the Castlerea Golf Club Lotto for September 16th 2026 was 31. Winners were Gareth Scahill, Colm Larkin, Shane McHugh and Declan Walsh. Each receive €100. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all who support our club lotto. ROSCOMMON
MEN: Open Friday, sponsored by GoTo Finance. Winner was Cathal Dinan (34 pts). 2nd: Francie Noone (33 pts). Sunday 18-hole event, sponsored by P&G Cards, was won by Brian Cleary (41 pts). Cat. 1: Alan Connaughton (38 pts); Cat. 2: Sean Ridley (37 pts); Cat. 3: Gerry Mulry (40 pts). LADIES: 9-hole competition sponsored by Bank of Ireland. Overall winner was Paula Whyte (25 pts). Cat. 1: Sinead Benedetti (20 pts); Cat. 2: Sarah Burke (17 pts); Cat. 3: Teresa Duke (19 pts).
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18-hole competition. Overall winner was Annie Timothy (35 pts). Cat. 1: Rosemary O’Brien (33 pts); Cat. 2: Anne Henry (35 pts). Ladies Open winner was Anna Higgins (39 pts). Sunday’s 18-hole event, sponsored by J&D Carpet & Flooring, was also won by Anna Higgins (41 pts). Cat. 1: Marie McManus (37 pts); Cat. 2: Aileen O’Gara (33 pts). 9-hole winner was Laarni Beattie (23 pts). Cat. 1: Sine Lennon (23 pts); Cat. 2: Una Clay (18 pts). SENIOR MEN: Winner was Tommy Gilleran (36 pts). Cat. 1: Willie Doyle (35 pts); Cat. 2: Jim Grogan (32 pts); Cat. 3: JT Finn (33 pts); Cat. 4: Anthony Mahony (34 pts). SENIOR WOMEN: Winner was Helen Kelly (23 pts). 2nd: Martina Brennan (21 pts); 3rd: Nuala McDonagh (20 pts); 4th: Bernie Browne (20 pts); 5th: Annie Timothy (20 pts).
Castlerea Golf Club recent presentation evening: Lawrence Mannion, representing the Mannion family, sponsors of the Noel Mannion Memorial Competitions, presents Michael Moran, winner of the men’s competition, with his prize.
Castlerea Golf Club presentation evening: Pictured with competition sponsor John Mulligan Castlerea Golf Club presentation evening: Pictured with competition sponsor Gary Cunnane (Mulligan’s Menswear, sponsor of the Men’s Matchplay Competition) are club officers and (Cunnane Insurance) are club officers and prizewinners. prizewinners.
Boyle maintain winning start with ‘Perfect 10’ SOCCER: In the Norio’s Premier Division of the Roscommon & District Football League, newly-promoted Ballinahown drew 1-1 at home to Ballymoe FC. Damien Goggins gave Ballymoe the lead halfway through the first half. Just when they thought they had done enough to secure all the points, Ballinahown equalised with five minutes left to play. Last season’s runners-up Boyle Celtic made it two wins out of two when they beat a young and inexperienced Skyvalley Rovers side 10-0 in their first game of the season at Onagh Park, Taughmaconnell. The very experienced visitors were quickly into their stride. Shane Carroll scored three and Aaron Calpin added two, Michael Corrigan and Danny Carroll also on the scoresheet before half-time. Division One In Division One, Ballaghaderreen had a great start to the season when they defeated Ballyboro 6-2 at Ballaghaderreen. Man of the match Aaron Dowd converted two penalties and added a
couple from play, with Gary Stokes scoring two more for the winners. Moylough had a convincing 5-1 win over Glen Celtic at Moylough. Dermot Hughes and Sean Slattery gave them a 2-0 lead inside the first half hour. Joseph Whyte added two and Sean Kelly a fifth for the winners. David O’Dowd replied for the losers. Dunmore Town beat Shiven Rovers 1-0 at Newbridge, Shane McGrath getting the allimportant goal. Division Two In Division Two, Cam Celtic/Dysart beat Boyle Celtic’s second side 3-0 at Dysart. Gareth Mulligan scored two and David Cummins one for the winners. Roscommon United and St Cuan’s drew 1-1 at Roscommon. Darragh Ward gave the visitors the lead with eight left to play, Jay Donlon equalising near the end. Carrick Town were beaten 4-1 at home by a very strong Castlerea Celtic second side. Kailin Barlow scored a hat-trick for the winners.
Lough Harps were beaten 5-2 at home by Ballaghaderreen ‘B’, John Higgins with four for the Ballinlough side. Cloonfad United’s second side beat Dunmore Town’s second side in a 9-goal thriller at Cloonfad, the home team winning 5-4 after going in at half-time 3-0 in front. Rahara opened their season with a hard-earned victory over Moore in an entertaining game at Clover Park. Oisín Kelly and Seán Fortune put Moore 2-0 ahead by half-time. Rahara’s new manager, Paul Flaherty clearly gave an inspiring team talk during the break as his team sprung into life in the second half. Carlos and Cristhyan brought the sides level on the hour mark. Carlos then scored another two for his hat-trick. Later, Cristhyan’s second goal sealed a 5-3 comeback win. *Some older supporters remember the great battles between Moore and Rahara when Bertie Fallon was the Rahara manager. Bertie died recently (RIP). The thoughts of all associated with Rahara Rovers FC are with Bertie’s family and we remember with fondness his great
contribution to football in the local parish. Bertie loved nothing better than entertaining football and he would have really appreciated the art of the ‘beautiful game’ which was displayed by both sides in a very sporting match. Women’s League In the Women’s League, Dunmore Town beat Kilkerrin United 2-0 at Kilkerrin, Aoife Smyth on target. Castlerea Celtic beat Glen Celtic 6-2 at Castlerea. Mary Ward scored four, while Eimear Keane and Beth O’Mahony replied for the Glenamaddy ladies. Ballaghaderreen had a comfortable 4-0 win over Roscommon United. Kayla O’Reilly opened the scoring with 25 minutes played, Alana McGreal adding a second. Nicole McGuinn and Grace McDermott scored two more before the end. Boyle Celtic beat Shiven Rovers 7-0 at Boyle. Emer Callaghan, Gemma Stenson and Blathnaid Kilroy scored two each, Emma Duggan with one.
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Roscommon Golf Club member Thomas Higgins, who turned professional earlier this month, pictured in action at the recent Amgen Irish Open in Doonbeg, where he had rounds of 74 and 71.
Thomas Higgins… has enjoyed a whirlwind few months, during which he won the European Amateur Championship with Ireland, landed the AIG Irish Men’s Amateur Close Championship at Portumna, and played in the Amgen Irish Open.
‘The Irish Open? I was happy with how comfortable I felt in that kind of company’ Roscommon’s emerging golf star Thomas Higgins talks exclusively to Seamus Duke about turning professional, playing with Shane Lowry, Padraig Harrington and Jon Rahm, his Irish Open experience, and what lies ahead next… SEAMUS DUKE
It’s been a whirlwind few months for Roscommon Town golfer, Thomas Higgins. In May, he completed a four-year term at Clemson University in the US. Having played with the Irish men’s team over the past year, he shared in their European Amateur Championship win in Estonia in July. Not only did Higgins play, he actually holed the winning putt on the final green to give Ireland a famous victory. Then in August, Thomas went on to claim the AIG Irish Men’s Amateur Close Championship at Portumna in the most dramatic of circumstances, winning a playoff against Dylan Holmes. It was his first individual win in an amateur ‘major’. Higgins has always been determined to turn professional. He has begun the fiercely competitive qualification process well, coming through the opening phase in Bristol in recent weeks. A further gruelling two phases now await in Spain in October. He recently received an invitation to play in the Amgen Irish Open in Doonbeg, an experience he describes as “the best I have had on a golf course.” During our chat last week, Thomas reflected on the exciting progress he has made over recent months and also outlined his future plans as he embarks on life in the pro ranks. You spent four years at Clemson University. How did you feel on leaving this year? It was a fantastic experience. I felt my game was improving all the time and I played some good golf towards the end. I finished second in West Virginia in one of the final competitions, and I was unlucky not to have won. I really enjoyed the last year in particular over there. We had a graduation ceremony after the final exams and the family were out for that so that was a great memory.
When you came home from America, you helped Ireland to win the European Championship, holing the winning putt. That must have been a big boost to your confidence? Oh definitely. It is very satisfying to know that when it came down to it I was able to cope with the pressure. It was a great win, my last appearance for Ireland as an amateur. The really big win for you was the Irish Close in Portumna. How important was that? It was huge. I had plenty of team titles with Clemson, Connacht, the club here (Roscommon), and with Ireland, but the men’s individual titles had eluded me for years so to get over the line in Portumna was a fantastic win for me personally, and very satisfying. It was in the back of my mind over the past couple of years to try and win a major title so to be able to do it was great, and especially before I turned pro. I felt that week that I kept calm and played the right shots at the right time and it turned out great in the end.
We went down on the Sunday night and on the Monday I played nine holes with Padraig Harrington and Shane Lowry, which was super… two great guys who were very approachable. I was just watching to see how they went about their business. It was a great experience, and we had a great chat going around. Then on the Tuesday I played with Jon Rahm and Tom McKibbin. I know McKibbin from junior golf over the years so that was great too.
‘This is something I wanted to do from the age of 11 or 12. It’s kind of mad that it’s here now, but I am really looking forward to it’
After that win in the Close, it was looking good for you in terms of being picked for the Walker Cup. But it didn’t happen. Were you very disappointed? I was very disappointed, but in the circumstances I couldn’t have done much more in terms of form. I was proud with the work I had done and the results I had. When Jack Whaley (from England) won the US Amateur Championship I knew that had lessened my chances of making the team.
Tell me about the actual competition itself… The first thing I would say is that it was different than what I was used to. It was a brilliant experience to test myself in that environment. Overall, over the two days I played a lot of good golf. I was happy with how comfortable I felt in that kind of company. I wasn’t scared or intimidated and I was happy with how I did. But a couple of small mistakes cost me. I would have loved to have made the cut, but it was (still) a fantastic experience.
You received an invite to the Amgen Irish Open, and subsequently played in the tournament. What was that experience like? It was brilliant, to be honest. It was one of the best experiences I have had on a golf course. It was a major learning experience for me. To get to test yourself against a field of that quality was incredible.
What is ahead of you in the short-term? I’m trying to play a few events before qualifying school stage two which is in Spain at the end of October. I have six weeks until that comes around so I’d like to play a few events to stay sharp. There are not many events at this time of the year because a lot of the tours are finished at this stage. I will be working with my coach Mike Kennelly and the aim is to stay sharp.
What is the current state of play in relation to qualifying? It’s not one hundred percent clear yet, but in stage two there are four courses in Spain and it will be something like the best 22 players and ties from each course to qualify for stage three. But that has yet to be finalised. There are four rounds in that competition. Stage three is six rounds, and the DP World Tour and Challenge Tour places are up for grabs. It’s a tough schedule, but it was never meant to be easy! Joining the professional ranks costs a lot of money. How are you doing with regard to sponsorship? I have a few generous sponsors, which is very welcome. Philip Martin from Cora Systems in Carrick-on-Shannon has come on board. A friend of mine in Chicago, Dean McCarron, has also helped out and I have another friend in the USA, Chuck Miller, who has also come in to help. But I am not anywhere near what I would need to cover the costs of the next couple of years so I would chat to anyone who might be interested in that regard! I am working hard on that side of things over the past few months. The reality is that you cannot play this game professionally without that financial help, initially at least. So hopefully that will happen. What will constitute success for you over the next few years? In golf, the mental side of the game is huge. If you have the right mentality, it goes a long way. You need to be strong mentally for professional golf… and we are working on that all the time. But you need a bit of luck too. There are so many talented players out there… so if you get a break or two along the way it’s important as well. This is something I wanted to do from the age of 11 or 12. It’s kind of mad that it’s here now, but I am really looking forward to it. I know it won’t be easy, but I intend to give it a really good go. I have huge support from my family – which is brilliant – and I am looking forward to the next few years.
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The Roscommon Masters team and management celebrate with the All-Ireland Shield following their victory over Meath in Saturday’s final in Drumlish. Photo: Michael Finan
Roscommon master Meath to claim All-Ireland Shield Winning is a habit – and it’s one that Roscommon Masters are getting fond of! 12 months on from landing the All-Ireland Masters Plate title, Roscommon achieved national glory for the second year in a row with victory over Meath at Fr Manning Gaels GAA grounds in Drumlish last Saturday. Led by man of the match Darragh Hussey (St Faithleach’s), Roscommon defeated the Royals to secure the All-Ireland Shield title, maintaining the strong momentum the county has built at Masters’ level in recent years. This season, Roscommon narrowly missed out on reaching the semi-finals of the ‘A’ section of Masters football, where the ultimate prize is the Mick Loftus Cup. They were runners-up in the ‘top tier’ final two years ago. Having now won the Plate and Shield finals in quick succession, the aim will be to challenge again at the very
highest level – something they are clearly well capable of doing. Managed by Anthony Carroll, Roscommon went into the game as favourites against a Meath team inexperienced at this level. Meath put it up to Roscommon, Neil Darby scoring an early goal. Roscommon responded with an Aidan Dooney goal, and the teams went in at half-time level at 1-4 apiece. Roscommon’s experience told in the end, as they ran out 1-13 to 2-7 winners, with Meath’s second goal coming as a late consolation score. After the game, the coveted shield was presented to Roscommon captain Paul Kelly, sparking celebrations among the squad of 40-plus players, team management and Roscommon’s large travelling support. It was the sweetest of finales to a great 2026 campaign, the Roscommon Masters tasting glory once more. Roll on next season!
Player of the Match Darragh Hussey and Roscommon Masters captain Paul Kelly pictured following Roscommon’s victory over Meath in the All-Ireland Shield final. Photo: Michael Finan
Action from All-Ireland Masters Football Shield final between Roscommon and Meath in Drumlish last Saturday. Man of the match Darragh Hussey on the ball. Photo: Michael Finan
Joe Leonard, President of Masters Gaelic Football, and John Pat Sheridan, Chairperson of Masters Gaelic Football, present the All-Ireland Shield to Roscommon Masters captain Paul Kelly (Pádraig Pearses) following Saturday’s final in Drumlish. Photo: Michael Finan
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Clann survive, St Faithleach’s sink Hodson Bay Hotel Group Roscommon SFC relegation final Clann na nGael 1-17 St Faithleach’s 1-12 Clann na nGael have survived the relegation dogfight, but they were made fight all the way by St Faithleach’s in this tense decider played in very difficult weather conditions in Kiltoom on Friday night. With nine minutes left to play the sides were locked together at 1-12 apiece, the game in the balance. Clann came good in those final minutes, kicking five unanswered points to preserve their senior status and send St Faithleach’s down to intermediate championship football for 2027. Clann were the better side in the opening half and with the help of the wind and rain they led by six points at the break, 1-8 to 0-5. They had the ideal start when Ultan Harney fisted home a goal in the 4th minute. Ciaráin Murtagh was outstanding for Faithleach’s and he kept his side in the game despite Clann being on top in general play. St Faithleach’s were excellent on the restart. Ciaráin Murtagh scored a spectacular goal in the 34th minute and five minutes later the Faithleach’s supporters were on their feet as the same player was on target with a two-pointer to level the scores. Points from Paul McManus and Emmett Kenny kept Clann ticking over, but when Dave Rooney pointed in the 49th minute, it pushed St Faithleach’s ahead.
When their backs were against the wall, Clann finished in a flourish, scoring six points without reply from sub Tom Sheehan, Paul McManus (2), David Connaughton and Ciarán Lennon (2) to see them over the line. Clann na nGael: Sean Kelly; Shane Galvin, Dara Pettit (0-1), Michael Harrington; Fergal Lennon, Paddy Gavin, David Connaughton (01); Ultan Harney (1-3, 1 x 2p), Alan McManus; Emmett Kenny (0-1), David McManus (0-1), Oisín O’Flaherty; Josh Lennon, Ciarán Lennon (0-4, 3 frees), Paul McManus (0-5, 1 x 2p). Subs: Tom Sheehan (0-1) for J Lennon (h/t), Tom Lennon for Harrington (45), Graham Pettit for P McManus (60). St Faithleach’s: Michael O’Donnell; Karl Nerney, Paddy Farrell, Kevin Farrell; Darren Nerney, Connell Kennelly (0-1), Daniel McDermott; Colm Mangan, Mikey Dunne; Adrian Murtagh, Jonathan Hussey, Jack Murray (0-1); Diarmuid Murtagh (0-3), Ciaráin Murtagh (1-6, 1 x 2p, 2 frees), Dave Rooney (0-1). Subs: Anthony Cox for McDermott (51), James Browne for Hussey (52), Martin Reynolds for A Murtagh (56). Referee: Dermot McDermott. In the McNulty’s Furniture IFC relegation playoff, St Croan’s defeated Pádraig Pearses by 5-16 to 0-9.
Action from last Friday night’s Hodson Bay Hotel Group Roscommon SFC relegation final in Kiltoom where Clann na nGael defeated St Faithleach’s by 1-17 to 1-12. Josh Lennon’s shot goes narrowly wide. Photo: Bernie O’Farrell
McNulty’s Furniture IFC semi-final line-up confirmed Éire Óg are back in the semi-finals of the IFC. While they had four points to spare against Shannon Gaels in Boyle (0-17 to 0-13), they were never really comfortable against opponents who were competitive all through. Éire Óg led by 0-7 to 0-6 at half-time with Conor Cox (who scored 0-11) yet again the key man for Brendan Greene’s side. With ten minutes to go there was just a point between the teams. Scores from Eoghan Walsh and Conor Cox eased Éire Óg ahead by three. The impressive Nikita Berzins scored a fine point for the Gaels to reduce the margin again, but Cox struck with a late two-pointer to seal victory for Éire Óg. St Michael’s edged into the last four when they had two points to spare against Kilmore in a local derby that went to extra-time in Strokestown on Friday night. Final score: St Michael’s 2-9 Kilmore 1-10. The Cootehall men were on top in the opening half, highlight of which was a well-taken goal from Sean Farrell after 12 minutes. Their first-half total of 1-4 included a fine two-pointer from Jeffrey Oates. Kilmore stayed in touch with points from Caelan Bracken (two frees), a two-point free from Jamie Connellan, and a point from Joe McKeon. At half-time it was St Michael’s 1-4 Kilmore 0-5. Kilmore started the second half the better team and were rewarded with a fine goal from Cathal Caslin. In the 42nd minute St Michael’s were awarded a penalty after a foul on Fiachra Henry and Niall Conlon duly converted the spot-kick. Late Kilmore points from Oisín Boland and a free from Caelan Bracken levelled the scores and then in injury-time the sides exchanged points from Jack Lane (St Michael’s) and Darragh Devaney (Kilmore) to send the game into extra-time. St Michael’s scored three early points in extra-time from Brian O’Dowd, Ruadhan Henry and Fiachra Henry. Jack Sharkey scored a late point for Kilmore but St Michael’s had done enough. Most impressive winners in the IFC last weekend were Tulsk who defeated Creggs by 2-17 to 1-8 at Enfield. Tulsk played some excellent football throughout and laid the foundations for their comprehensive win in the opening half as they led by 0-12 to 0-1 at the break. After Thomas O’Rourke had opened the scoring with two fine points Liam McNeill’s men added some excellent points in the second quarter with O’Rourke, James Egan, Daniel Connolly and Evan Flynn catching the eye. Creggs’ only first-half score came from a Shane Dowd free. Creggs began the second half with a goal from Mark Dowd and after 41 minutes there were only five points between the sides. However, Tulsk finished strongly and goals from Daniel Connolly and sub David McNamara sealed the victory for them. St Dominic’s were 1-12 to 0-13 winners against a very competitive
Action from last Saturday’s King & Moffatt Roscommon JFC quarter-final between Kilbride and Ballinameen in Tulsk. Featured are Thomas McGrath and Karl Cummins. Ballinameen won 5-17 to 1-15. Photo: Bernie O’Farrell Fuerty in Kiltoom. St Dominic’s looked the better side early on, a goal from Mike Feely after 12 minutes setting them on their way. However, Fuerty scored the final five points of the first half – one from Owen Rogers and four from Gearoid Ennis – to go 0-7 to 1-2 ahead at half-time. St Dominic’s were much better in the third quarter. A two-pointer from Keith Doyle and converted frees from Daire Keenan and Karol Feerick saw them back in control. Still, Fuerty were not finished. They scored five points without reply (again) with Gearoid Ennis on the mark with a brace of two-point frees. It was in vain, as St Dominic’s came good late on. Eoin McCormack scored a brilliant two-pointer and Daire Keenan kicked four points without reply to send his side through to the last four. The IFC semi-finals are as follows: Éire Óg v St Michael’s; St Dominic’s v Tulsk.
King & Moffatt JFC round-up In the Roscommon JFC ‘A’ last weekend, Ballinameen laid down a marker with a hugely impressive 5-17 to 1-15 win against Kilbride in Tulsk. Ballinameen’s attack was lethal on the night, Dean Casey, Dessie Carlos, Ronan Garvin and Adam Dwyer leading the charge as they put Kilbride to the sword. Early goals from Thomas McGrath for Ballinameen and Luke Shally for Kilbride suggested a championship humdinger, but once Ballinameen got going they pulled away. Further goals from Ronan Garvin and Dessie Carlos ensured they went in leading by 3-7 to 1-7 at halftime. Ballinameen were even more impressive after the break and further goals from Carlos and Adam Dwyer saw them home comfortably. Conor Devaney was outstanding for Kilbride but his side were outclassed on the night. Clann na nGael were impressive as they defeated Western Gaels 2-18 to 0-12 in Castlerea. Clann were comfortable throughout and led by 1-9 to 0-4 at half-time with Dylan Sumner getting the goal. Western Gaels came more into the game in the second half but Clann were in control and they completed their evening with a goal in the 57th minute from sub Cathal Shine. In Elphin, Kilglass Gaels withstood a late rally from Boyle to edge through to the semi-finals with just a point to spare. At half-time Kilglass had been coasting. They led 2-8 to 0-3 at that stage, but in the end Kilglass were relieved to get the win. First-half goals from Pierce Bolger and full-back Leo Cox helped Kilglass into that 11-point halftime lead. By the 34th minute it was Kilglass 2-9 Boyle 0-3, but the Rooskey-based club didn’t get any further scores. Goals from sub Shane Carroll and Darren O’Connor brought Boyle back into the game and they were unlucky not to have got at least a draw. Kilglass survived, the good work done in the first half, and they advance to the last four. St Aidan’s received a bye into the semi-finals after being granted a walkover against St Brigid’s. The semi-final draw is Ballinameen v Kilglass Gaels; Clann na nGael v St Aidan’s.
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Roscommon People Friday 25 September 2026
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Pearses had X Factor in extra-time
Glaveys will rue numerous misses
Hodson Bay Hotel Group Roscommon SFC quarter-final Pádraig Pearses 3-17 Michael Glaveys 1-13 (aet) Pádraig Pearses advanced to the Roscommon SFC semi-finals after being given quite a scare by underdogs Michael Glaveys at Lisnamult on Saturday afternoon. The Ballinlough club led by eight at one stage, were briefly in front by a point late on, and ultimately forced the game into extra-time. That was too close for comfort for Pearses, but the favourites rose to the challenge in that extra-time period and were convincing winners in the end. Ultimately, Glaveys exit the championship rueing their inaccuracy on this occasion. Their ‘wides’ tally was substantial, numerous missed opportunities which proved so costly in the end. This was quite an eventful outing for Glaveys. They got off to a dream start with an early goal, matched the favourites throughout normal time, but still managed to have a frustrating day in front of the posts (in contrast, Pearses were devastatingly economical with their shooting). That positive start for Glaveys came in the form of a Darragh Heneghan goal in the third minute. David Murray soon responded by palming home a goal for Pearses, and by the 11th minute the teams were level, 1-2 apiece. After that sparkling opening, the game went into a bit of a lull, the stakes high, the action never less than intensely competitive. By half-time, Glaveys led by four, 1-6 to 1-2, but they had missed a succession of chances, and Pearses had the support of the elements to look forward to after the break. Before that anticipated Pearses comeback was kick-started, Glaveys extended their lead, courtesy of two early second-half points from Robert Heneghan (free) and Dylan Connolly. Now Pearses finally hit their stride, as the growing predicament they were facing demanded. A succession of points brought them level by the 49th minute, an Eoin Colleran two-pointer the highlight and the score that brought parity on the scoreboard. Robert Heneghan restored the lead for a faltering but game Michael Glaveys, tension now very much in the air in Lisnamult. Pearses didn’t panic, responding with two points (Caelim Keogh and Eoin Colleran) to nudge them in front. Then came an equaliser for Glaveys,
Darragh Heneghan scores a goal for Michael Glaveys in the third minute of last Saturday’s Hodson Bay Hotel Group Roscommon SFC quarter-final against Pádraig Pearses in Lisnamult. Photo: Bernie O’Farrell Niall Heneghan earning his side extra-time. In extra-time, the more experienced Pearses assumed control. Colleran was on hand with a timely two-pointer, Paul Carey added a two-point free, the South Roscommon club making a decisive sprint for the winning line. Late goals from Jack Nevin and John Price, the latter on the big stage a week on from his wonderful display in the county minor final, sealed the deal. Glaveys had no answer to this surge, and Pearses won on a 3-17 to 1-13 scoreline. The margin was ten points, but it did not tell the true story of a game that had been on a knife-edge going into the closing stages of normal time. Pearses were fully deserved winners, but they had experienced some nervous moments en route to victory. This hard-fought win will stand to them. Pádraig Pearses: P Whelan; M Richardson, C Keogh (0-1), J
Downey; J Nevin (1-2), R Daly, D Murray (1-0); C Harley, D Kenny (0-1); J Cunningham, L Daly, K Kelly; E Colleran (0-7, two 0-2, one free), P Carey (0-4, two 0-2 frees), J Tumulty. Subs used: T Butler for Cunningham (half-time), C Lohan for Richardson (45 mins), H Darcy (0-1) for Harley (45 mins), A McGreal for Kelly (53 mins), J Price (1-1) for Tumulty (59 mins), J Tumulty for L Daly (66 mins), K Kelly for Keogh (67 mins), T Carey for Butler (75 mins). Michael Glaveys: Cormac Heneghan; Conor Ruane, L Ruane, C Donnellan; N Morris, C Hussey, D Connolly (0-1); C Fitzmaurice (0-2), N Heneghan (0-1); D Ruane (0-1), D Hagney, D Heneghan (10); C Heneghan (0-5, one 0-2, one 0-2 free), T Murphy, R Heneghan (0-3, three frees). Subs used: B Lynch for Hagney (47 mins), O Kelly for Murphy (59 mins), D Frayne for Hussey (70 mins), Cian Ruane for D Ruane (80 mins). Referee: D Lyons Junior.
Darragh Walsh free. At the half-time break, Boyle led by 1-6 to 0-7. The game was evenly contested in the third quarter as fortunes swayed one way and then the other. A long-range two-point free from Oran’s Darragh Walsh narrowed the gap to one (1-9 to 0-11) by the 36th minute. Cian McKeon was having a superb match for Boyle and he sent over two fine points to help his team into a four-point lead (1-13 to 0-12) by the 43rd minute. While Oran were very competitive at this point, crucially Boyle struck for goal number two in the 44th minute. Once again Enda Smith made the important run, Cian McKeon finishing the move to the Oran net at the second attempt after his first effort was blocked. It looked like that could be a fatal blow for Oran’s chances, but to their credit they came back into the game almost immediately. Thomas Featherston, Ciaran Lawless, Darragh Walsh and Cathal Kenny were to the fore as they drove forward. Darragh Walsh kicked a brace of two-pointers (one a free) within a minute, and the gap was now back down to three. Just as it looked like Oran might make their way into serious contention, Boyle closed the door again. First, Oisín Cregg (who had a super match) pointed in the 48th minute. Then, with ten minutes left, Boyle struck again to deadly effect. Niall O’Donnell and Donie Smith were involved in the move and Roch Hanmore was steaming in at the far post to fist his side’s third goal. In fairness to Oran, they never gave up the ghost. Points from Charlie Carthy (a free) and another monster two-point free from Darragh Walsh kept their now-faint hopes alive, but Boyle replied with late scores from Donie Smith, Cathal Feely and Niall O’Donnell. The seven-point margin at the end was a little harsh on Oran, those three timely goals proving the difference. So Boyle move on to the last four and their clash with Pádraig
Pearses is a mouth-watering prospect. Fergal O’Donnell has many very talented players to call on and he will know that most or all of them will need to perform to their very best if Boyle are to progress to the county final. All of that is for another day, and certainly it’s a semi-final to look forward to. Last Sunday, Tadhg McKenna, Oisín Cregg, Cathal Feely, Cian McKeon and Enda and Donie Smith were excellent for the winners. For Oran, it was a disappointing day, as despite all the progress they have made in recent years, it was another opportunity missed to progress beyond the quarter-final stage. Thomas Featherston, Darragh Walsh, Seamus Hussey, James Fitzpatrick and Cormac Regan were their standout performers.
Timely goals keep Boyle on course
Hodson Bay Hotel Group Roscommon SFC quarter-final Boyle 3-17 Oran 0-19 SEAMUS DUKE IN ELPHIN
Three timely goals, all of which were scored when Oran were enjoying some success in this match, proved decisive as Boyle eased into the last four of the Roscommon Senior Football Championship with a somewhat flattering seven-point win at Orchard Park in Elphin last Sunday. Oran were competitive all through, but Boyle had that extra bit of class up front when they needed it, and that was the difference between the sides. The return of Enda Smith to the starting line-up was also a major boost for Boyle, with the veteran star involved in two of their three goals. On a perfect day for football, and on a pristine surface, this was a very enjoyable contest, watched by a big crowd. The sides shared six points in the opening ten minutes with Cormac Regan on target for Pat Regan’s Oran with a superb two-pointer in the 8th minute. In the 15th minute Boyle struck for goal number one. Niall O’Donnell made the initial run before passing to Enda Smith and he in turn found Cathal Feely who made no mistake from closerange. Oran replied with points from Ciaran Lawless (a ’45) and James Fitzpatrick. Boyle were always dangerous going forward and Donie Smith (a free) and Niall O’Donnell were on target late in the half. Oran responded with a fine point by Eoghan Murray and a
Teams & scorers Boyle: Rob Kearney; Daniel Casey, Luke Glennon, Killian Cox; Oisín Cregg (0-1), David Flanagan, Tadhg McKenna (0-1); Niall O’Donnell (0-3, 2 frees), Roch Hanmore (1-0); Cathal Feely (1-2), Cian McKeon (1-3), Enda Smith; Daire Cregg (0-2), Donie Smith (0-5, 4 frees), Luke McGrath. Subs: Jack Moran for McGrath (52), Cathal McKeon for D Smith (56), David Duggan for D Cregg (56). Oran: Shane Regan; Micheál Hussey, Cathal Kenny (0-1), Jack Casey (0-1); Cormac Regan (0-3, 1 x 2p), Thomas Featherston, Colin Walsh; Michael Staunton, Ciaran Lawless (0-1, ’45); Evan McNeill, Charlie Carthy (0-2, frees), Seamus Hussey; Eoghan Murray (0-1), James Fitzpatrick (0-1), Darragh Walsh (0-9, 2 x 2pf, 2 x 2p). Subs: Paddy Fallon for McNeill (41), Ivan Bikoi for Casey (51), Connie Regan for S Hussey (55). Referee: Ian Monaghan. Man of the Match Cian McKeon (Boyle)
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Roscommon People Friday 25 September 2026
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Strokestown’s experience key to comfortable win over Castlerea Hodson Bay Hotel Group Roscommon SFC quarter-final Strokestown 1-15 Castlerea St Kevin’s 1-9 SEAMUS DUKE IN BALLYFORAN
Close encounters! Conor Ruane (Michael Glaveys) keeps the ball in play, with Paul Whelan (goalkeeper, Pádraig Pearses) also fully focussed! Action from Pádraig Pearses v Michael Glaveys at Lisnamult. Photo: Bernie O’Farrell
When it comes to knockout championship football at club level, experience and championship know-how are very important attributes. Strokestown had those in abundance as they defeated Castlerea St Kevin’s in the first of last weekend’s senior quarter-finals, a game that was played in Ballyforan last Friday night. While missing two of their talismen – Davy Neary (away travelling) and top scorer Shane McGinley (injured) – last year’s intermediate champions still had the likes of Colm Neary, Niall Curley, Diarmuid McGann, Colin Compton and Seanie McDonnell to call on. Those players, who have all been around the block a few times, provided the bedrock for Strokestown as they withstood the challenge of Castlerea on the night. It was a foul night weather-wise, with squally showers and a strong, swirly wind. Both sides did well to cope with the difficult conditions. With the elements at their backs, Strokestown led by 0-6 to 0-1 after 17 minutes, Diarmuid McGann and Cathal Lavin both scoring two-pointers. It wasn’t all one-way traffic. When they got forward, Castlerea looked lively. In the 15th minute, Kevin Hester was upended on his way towards the Strokestown goal. Referee Padraig Kelly had no hesitation in awarding a penalty. However, John Curran’s low shot was well saved by Niall Curley. If a team are going to cause a championship shock, they really need to take chances of this nature. Strokestown took full advantage of Castlerea’s penalty woe. As the first half drew to a close, a brilliant, incisive run from the superb Colm Neary saw him find Mikey Kavanagh who made no mistake from close-range, scoring the first goal of the match. It helped his side into a 1-8 to 0-5 half-time lead. While Castlerea were lively on the restart, they struggled to cause Strokestown significant problems. Adam McDermott, Dara Curran and Darren McDermott threatened, but Strokestown remained in control. Former underage star Sean McDonnell was impressive for Strokestown, kicking three fine points from play. By the 45th minute, the gap was still six (1-12 to 0-9). Points from Kevin Finn and Diarmuid McGann (frees)
extended the Strokestown lead to eight by the 52nd minute. With three minutes remaining, Castlerea sub Aaron McDermott pulled first-time through a forest of legs to score a goal that was of consolation value only, Strokestown easing into the last four. Can Strokestown actually win this senior championship? The odds are against them doing so, but they will take beating. Colm Neary was magnificent for the winners, and not far behind him in terms of influence on the night was Seanie McDonnell. Colin Compton, Niall Curley and Mikey Kavanagh also played well for Pearse McGinley’s side. If they can get Davy Neary and Shane McGinley back for the semifinal, they could give undoubted favourites St Brigid’s lots to think about. As for Castlerea, Dara Bruen’s team played well at stages of this quarter-final. This is a very young side, one that will develop and improve in time. Sean Joyce, Dara Curran, Kevin Hester, John Curran and Adam McDermott were their best players on this occasion. Teams & scorers Strokestown: Niall Curley (0-3, 1 x 2pf, one 45); Timmy Gibbons, Dylan Owens, David McDonnell; Cathal Lavin (0-2, 2p), Keelan Beirne, Colin Compton (0-1); Colm Neary (0-1), Thomas Corcoran; Mikey Kavanagh (1-1), Diarmuid McGann (0-3, 2p, free), Stephen Tighe; Kevin Finn (0-1, free), Keith Murphy, Evan Moran. Subs: Sean McDonnell (0-3) for D McDonnell (6), Cian Corcoran for Moran (54), Andrew Jordan for T Corcoran (57), Dylan Tynan for Finn (61). Castlerea St Kevin’s: David Farrell; Liam Finneran, Sean Joyce, Jack Keane (0-1); Cian Fitzmaurice, Peter Farrell, Dara Curran (0-1); David Quinn, Eoghan Soares; Jamie Dowd, Kevin Hester, Ciaran Lyons; John Curran (0-1), Darren McDermott (0-2, frees), Adam McDermott (0-3, 2 frees). Subs: Padraig Joyce for Fitzmaurice (h /t), Michael Conroy for Dowd (36), Aaron McDermott (1-0) for J Curran (53), Dylan Keane (0-1) for C Lyons (55), Sean Vaughan for K Hester (61). Referee: Padraig Kelly. Man of the Match Colm Neary (Strokestown)
Four-star champions too hot for gallant Gaels Hodson Bay Hotel Group Roscommon SFC quarter-final St Brigid’s 4-15 Roscommon Gaels 0-18 SEAMUS DUKE AT WOODMOUNT
With 4-14 of their 4-15 total coming from play, St Brigid’s showed they are still the team to beat in the senior championship as they proved too good for Roscommon Gaels in an entertaining quarter-final played in perfect conditions in Woodmount on Sunday last. St Brigid’s were deserved winners on the day, overrunning Roscommon Gaels in the first half. The underdogs came storming back into the match after the break, giving the champions plenty to think about. Once again goals were crucial, and St Brigid’s were clinical on that front. The champions played some brilliant football in the opening half. Conor Carroll’s kick-outs were finding their men every time, and in possession St Brigid’s were devastating, no one more so than Conor Hand, who was unmarkable on the day. His speed, link-
up play and passing was a joy to behold. This was his best display in a St Brigid’s jersey by a long way. The first of four St Brigid’s goals came in the 9th minute, at a stage when they were ahead by 0-3 to 0-1. Brian Stack and Ciarán Sugrue were involved in the move before Ben O’Carroll supplied a smart finish. The Gaels were struggling to deal with the pace and movement of St Brigid’s, but Rory Carthy’s accurate free-taking was keeping them in touch. By the 19th minute it was 1-5 to 0-5, Carthy on target with four frees. St Brigid’s were relentless, and with Ben O’Carroll on song, they led by 1-10 to 0-7 at the break, O’Carroll knocking over three points in the second quarter. Indeed it could have been worse for the Gaels as St Brigid’s missed an open goal in the 30th minute with first Senan Kilbride, and then Mark Daly, failing to convert when it looked easier to score than miss.
It was looking bad for the Gaels at that stage, but they came out a different team after the break and began to take the game to their illustrious opponents. Points from Rory Carthy, Peter Gillooly and Eoghan Carthy narrowed the gap to three by the 34th minute. Just when the Gaels were getting a foothold, St Brigid’s got a fortunate second goal. In the 36th minute Brian Stack’s low shot was going wide, but it struck Gaels defender Conor Grogan and flew into the net. It was a bitter blow for Roscommon Gaels, but they were playing much better now. Rory Carthy pointed a free, and then young Sam Hannon (on as a sub) kicked a mighty two-pointer in the 42nd minute. When John McGuinness scored a fine point in the 45th minute, the gap was down to just two (2-10 to 0-14). But once again when Brigid’s sensed danger, they had the answers. In the 46th minute Ben O’Carroll was in on goal. His initial effort was blocked, but Conor Hand arrived on the scene and fired the rebound to the net. It gave Brigid’s the cushion they needed. Although the Gaels kept plugging away, victory was by now all but assured for the champions. In the 54th
minute Ben O’Carroll sent his brother Charlie away, and the substitute made no mistake to secure his team’s place in the semi-finals with their fourth goal. St Brigid’s, who were very impressive on the day, may have to plan for the rest of the championship without their fullback, Seán Trundle. He sustained a leg injury at the start of the match and it is thought that he will be out for the rest of the season. On the other hand, the return of Shane Cunnane, who played very well after being introduced for the second half, is a big boost. Robbie Dolan, Brian Stack, Bobby Nugent and Ben O’Carroll were excellent for St Brigid’s, while the best player on the field by some distance was Conor Hand. He’s back to his very best form, which is good news for club and county. The Gaels will be disappointed, but they showed in the second half that they are well able to compete at this level. However, the cold facts are that when it comes to 2027 it will be 23 years since the Fahey Cup has been in the county town. Senan Lambe was superb for them, while Rory Carthy, John McGuinness, Peter Gillooly, John McManus (second half) and substitute Sam Hannon all caught the eye.
Teams & scorers St Brigid’s: Conor Carroll; Ruairí Smith, Seán Trundle, Michael Sugrue; Robbie Dolan (0-2), Brian Stack (10), Pearse Frost; Mark Daly, Ruaidhrí Fallon; Brian O’Hara-Duggan, Conor Hand (1-3), Bobby Nugent (0-3); Ben O’Carroll (1-5, 1 free), Ciarán Sugrue (0-1), Senan Kilbride. Subs: Ronan Stack (0-1) for Trundle (3), Shane Cunnane for Kilbride (h/t), Charlie O’Carroll (1-0) for Daly (48), Adam Lennon for Sugrue (58), Ciaran Quinn for Nugent (60). Roscommon Gaels: James Fetherstone; Ciaran O’Reilly, Michael Gillooly (0-1), Jack Donnelly; John McManus, Eoghan Carthy (0-1), Conor Grogan; Senan Lambe (0-1), Rory Carthy (0-6, 5 frees); Ryan Dowling, John McGuinness (0-2), Tim Lambe (01); Peter Gillooly (0-3), Richard Walsh (0-1, free), Cian Connolly. Subs: Sam Hannon (0-2, 2p) for Dowling (h/t), Joey O’Malley for O’Reilly (51), Scott Oates for P Gillooly (56), Rory Dunne for Donnelly (61). Referee: Aaron Clogher. Man of the Match Conor Hand (St Brigid’s)
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Sports PEOPLE Roscommon People Friday 25 September 2026
Can Oran block Four Roads’ Drive for Five? Kepak Roscommon SHC semi-final: Four Roads v Oran in Ballyforan on Sunday at 1.30 pm SEAMUS DUKE
Four Roads will start as favourites to reach another county hurling final when they face Oran in the first of the semi-finals this Sunday. Four Roads are on the trail of five county titles in a row and while they haven’t been scintillating in the championship so far this season, they have done enough to qualify automatically for the last four. The sides met earlier in the championship, Four Roads edging that encounter by 2-17 to 1-18. Oran will fancy their chances of creating a shock this weekend. While impressive at times in this campaign, they’re prone to fading out of games they’ve been dominating. If they can reverse that pattern, they are in with a big chance. The champions look strong in defence with Noel Fallon still a huge influence from between the posts. James Dillon, Rory Coyle, captain Tommy Morris and James Cunniffe have been performing well in that sector. Conor Kelly and Adam Kenny is the likely midfield partnership, while up front Four Roads will be looking to Conor Morris to lead from frees and play. Jack Donnelly, Conor Mulry, Liam Óg Coyle and Adam Donnelly are also accomplished attackers. Oran also have a very experienced net-minder in the form of Jerry Fallon. Micheál Hussey is the Oran defensive talisman where there is lots of support from the likes of Declan Leonard and Paul and Eamon Kenny. David McDermott and young Seamus Hussey have been impressive in midfield while up front Paddy Fallon is the main man from frees and play, where Cathal Kenny and Shane Keane have also been playing well. After losing to St Dominic’s, Four Roads went on to record wins against Oran, Roscommon Gaels and Athleague. Oran have played five matches, losing two. They were defeated by Four Roads and Tremane, and had wins against Pádraig Pearses, St Dominic’s and Pearses again in the quarter-finals. Oran are looking for a first title since 2016. On their best form they are capable of winning this match. However, it’s hard to look beyond the kingpins from Tisrara. I take them to make it to yet another final. Prediction: Four Roads.
Conor Kelly (in action against Roscommon Gaels last month) will be a key figure for Four Roads as they continue their Drive for Five! Photo: Bernie O’Farrell
St Dominic’s firepower Two Rossies receive to test Tremane All-Star Nominations Kepak Roscommon SHC semi-final: St Dominic’s v Tremane in Ballyforan on Sunday at 3.30 pm SEAMUS DUKE
This promises to be a cracking game with both teams entering battle with a legitimate belief that they can reach the final. Tremane come into the match unbeaten after three wins and a draw (the latter against St Dominic’s). In truth, they are the form team of the championship so far. In contrast, St Dominic’s have been inconsistent, losing twice and drawing once during the campaign to date, but they certainly impressed in their quarterfinal win against Athleague. Joe and Cathal Brennan and Cathal Mahony have been doing well in the Tremane backline. Niall Keenan and Sean Mahony are likely to start for them in the middle of the field, while up front Peter Kellehan is having a superb campaign. Tremane have put up some big scores in the championship so far, and the fact that they are
unbeaten must be giving them great confidence. St Dominic’s have some outstanding performers, including evergreen ‘keeper Mark Miley, Micheál Byrne, Ronan Kilcline, Pauric Halpin, Jack Lohan, Connell Connelly, Naos Connaughton, and Mickey Joe Egan. Tremane haven’t won a senior championship title since 1995, while St Dominic’s are trying to return to the summit this season for the first time since 1999. Tremane are resilient and, as stated earlier, in good form this season. For their part, if St Dominic’s can get enough ball into their full-forward line of Mickey Joe Egan, Naos Connaughton and Gavin Staunton, they have the firepower to edge this semi-final. When they met earlier in the 2026 championship, the sides drew. Don’t rule a similarly close game this weekend, with extra-time a distinct possibility. Prediction: St Dominic’s.
Two Roscommon players, Darragh Heneghan of Michael Glaveys and Diarmuid Murtagh of St Faithleach’s, have been included in the nominations for the 2026 PWC All-Star football team. This is Diarmuid Murtagh’s second nomination as he was also nominated in 2024. All-Ireland champions Mayo head the list with 11 players shortlisted, followed by Kerry (7), Dublin (5), Westmeath (4), Armagh, Monaghan and Louth (3 each), Roscommon, Cork and Galway (2 each), and Donegal with one. The Footballer of the Year award will go to one of Jack Carney (Mayo), Ryan O’Donoghue (Mayo) and David Clifford (Kerry), while the Young
Player of the Year is between Mayo duo Kobe McDonald and Darragh Beirne and Dara McDonnell of Louth. The team will be announced at the televised annual All-Stars banquet in the RDS on Friday, October 30th. Underage wins St Brigid’s defeated Clann na nGael by 1-12 to 0-7 in the Division One U-16 Roscommon FC final which was played at Woodmount recently. In the U-14 Division Two FC final, Western Gaels and Kilbride could not be separated, the game finishing Western Gaels 2-5 Kilbride 1-8. A replay will follow. In the U-14 Division Three FC final, Tulsk defeated Éire Óg/Michael Glaveys by 1-12 to 1-9.