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‘Some self-help books stink! But not mine! You’re going to love it!’ It’s crazy! IT’S NOT! But, but, but… No buts! Definitely not three of them, especially so early into our column! BUT… NO BUTS! A query then? CYCLING ACCIDENT Huh? Can I ask you a simple question? Any question me generally is simIf you were involvedyou in a ask cycling ple!accident Go on… contact WHAT ByrneMAKES CarolanYOU THINK PEOPLE WOULD WANT TO READ YOUR Cunningham Solicitors LIFE STORY?

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(They pause to let off steam, before resuming their conversation) No offence, but… NO BUTS! This notion of yours… It’s not a notion! It’s a carefully crafted plan! I’m writing a book on my life… an autobiography! What’s it about? ME! It’s an AUTOBIOGRAPHY! I know what an autobiography is! But, with respect, are you, er, marketable? You’re not exactly an A-lister, are you? The cheek! Whatever lister I am, you’re the same! Fair enough, if your political career works out – if it ever gets off the ground – maybe there’s justification for a book in about ten years’ time! Huh! (They pause to stare at the ground in

silence, with ‘Zombie’ on repeat in their respective heads) So… I’m not letting you talk me out of this! I’ve already written 25,000 words! Is that on your very interesting life up to this point? No, that’s just on my primary school years! They were… frenzied! Oh dear! Look, this book isn’t just about my actual life journey, I’m also giving life lessons. There will be tips on how to succeed!

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It’s a wonder you don’t have a chapter on us! Actually… Huh? The last chapter will focus on male friendship. It’s called ‘Being a Boyo: Bonding, banter and beer’… Wonderful! It will be! All joking aside, I wish you well with this venture… Thank you! And I guess you ARE a local celebrity! Indeed! Another query: Is it for charity? The proceeds? Ahem, not quite… Well, good luck anyway! I hope you can come up with sufficient content! Oh I will! Half the book will be made up of some of our words of wisdom, as previously published in the Roscommon People! HOLD ON! That’s half MY work! MY copyright too! The proceeds! They must be shared! I have to go… But, but… NO BUTS!

Newly-crowned Roscommon LGFA senior champions Boyle, who won the title for the very first time, defeating Clann na nGael by 3-8 to 2-4

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G400D, Obsidian Black, Beige Lth, 20” Alloys, Sunroof, Smartphone ..... €2340 €234,950 EQS 450+, Graphite Grey, Beige Lth, 20” Alloys, Pan Roof, 3K .............. €1490 €127,950 EQE300, Alpine Grey, Black Lth, AMG Exterior, Ambient, Rev Cam, 5K.. €997 €85,950 GLC 220D 4Matic AMG +, Obsidian Black, Grey Lth, Smartphone, 9K ... €965 €82,950 CLA250 E Progressive, Mountain Grey, Beige Lth, Night Pack, 0K ......... €709 €60,950 CLA250 E AMG, Denim Blue, Black Alcantara, Night Pack, 0K ............... €732 €62,950 GLC300 E 4Matic AMG +, Obsidian Black, Sienna Brown, S/Phone, 9K. €988 €84,950 CLA250 E AMG, Mountain Grey, Black Alcantara, Night Pk, RevCam,8k €720 €61,950 GLA200D AMG, Denim Blue, Black Alcantara, Night Pk, Rev Cam, 12K €627 €53,950 EQB250 Progressive 7 Seater, Night Black, Beige Lth, S/Phone, 2K ...... €732 €62,950 EQA250 +, Night Back, Beige Lth, Smartphone, Rev Cam, Ambient, 2K. €685 €58,950 C200D AMG, High Tech Silver, Black Lth, Night Pack, S/Phone, 6K ....... €756 €64,950 E220D Sport, Iridium Silver, Black Lth, Rev Cam, Parking Pk, 44K ......... €756 €64,950 GLB200D Progressive 7 Seater, Mountain Grey, Beige Lth, 30K ............ €627 €53,950 CLA250 E Progressive Night Pack, Patagonia Red, Beige Lth, 8K ......... €580 €49,950 E220D Sport, Selenite Grey, Black Lth, Night Pack, 20” Alloys, 20K ....... €697 €59,950 E220D Sport, Cavansite Blue, Black Lth, Rev Cam, Ambient, 18K ......... €685 €58,950 A200D AMG Saloon, Night Black, Black Alcantara, Rev Cam, 32K ......... €534 €45,950 E220D AMG, Obsidian Black, Black Lth, Rev Cam, Ambient, 28K .......... €744 €63,950 E220D AMG Exterior, Hyacinth Red, Beige Lth, Walnut, Rev Cam, 35K.. €674 €57,950 A180D Progressive, Night Black, Beige Lth, Rev Cam, S/Phone, 26K..... €429 €36,950 C200D Avantgarde, Selenite Grey, Beige Lth, Walnut, Rev Cam, 47K..... €538 €38,950 GLC220D 4Matic AMG, Mojave Silver, Black Lth, Rev Cam, 41K ........... €718 €51,950 C200D Avantgarde A/T, Selenite Grey, Beige Lth, Rev Cam, 29K ........... €551 €39,950 CLA180 Progressive A/T, Night Black, Biege Lth, Pan Roof, 45K ............ €524 €37,950 GLA180D, Mountain Grey, Black Lth, Rev Cam, H/Seats, 30K ............... €441 €31,950 CLA180D Progressive, Jupiter Red, Black Lth, Rev Cam, S/Phone, 73K €357 €25,950 S350D AMG Premium, Irdium Silver, Black Lth, Pan Roof, 20”Alys, 40K €967 €69,950 Volkswagen Golf Monthly GLC220D, Hyacinth Red, Black Lth, S/Phone, Rev Cam, 50K ................ €579 €41,950 232 R-Line 1.5 TSI MHEV 130BHP - Reflex Silver, Smartphone, 0K ............ €399 €40,950 CLA 180 Urban, Jupiter Red, Beige Lth, Rev Cam, S/Phone, 53K .......... €441 €31,950 232 R-Line 1.5 TSI MHEV 130BHP Moonstone Grey, Pan Roof, 0K .......... €448 €43,950 CLA180D Shooting Brake AMG, Polar White, Black Half Lth, 64K .......... €383 €25,950 211 GTD 2.0 TDI DSG 200BHP - Black Pearl, 19” Alloys, S/Phone, 20K ..... €444 €43,950 CLA 200D AMG, Jupiter Red, Black Half Lth, Pan Roof, Rev Cam, 45K.. €452 €30,950 202 Style 1.6 TDI - Pure White, Parking Sensors, Bluetooth, 37K ................ €292 €27,950 C160 Avantgarde, Selenite Grey, Beige Lth, Rev Cam, Only 18K ......... €437 €29,950 E220D Coupe AMG, Irdium Silver, Beige Lth, Rev Cam, 20” Alloys, 53K €608 €41,950 201 Highline 1.6 TDI 110BHP - Atlantic Blue, Tech Pack, H/Seats, 37K ....... €297 €26,950 C200D Avantgarde, Irdium Silver, Beige Lth, Rev Cam, H/Seats, 22K .... €437 €29,950 201 Highline 1.6 TDI 110BHP, Tungsten Silver, Tech Pack, H/Seats, 71K .... €300 €25,950 C220D SE, Irdium Silver, Black Lth, Rev Cam, H/Seats, Sat Nav, 68K ... €437 €29,950 192 Highline 1.6 TDI 110BHP, Indium Grey, Tech Pack, H/Seats, 62K .......... €290 €24,950 CLA 200D AMG, Mountain Grey, Black Half Lth, Rev Cam, 104K ........... €354 €23,950 192 R-Line 1.6 TDI DSG 110BHP, Pure White, Black Lth, H/Seats, 45K ...... €381 €27,950 192 R-Line 1.6 TDI, Tornado Red, Black Lth, 18” Alloys, H/Seats, 63K ......... €290 €24,950 Quality Used Volkswagen 191 E-Golf Exclusive 136BHP, Black Pearl, Beige Lth, Rev Cam, 25K ......... €196 €21,950 Volkswagen Toureg 191 Highline 1.6 TDI 110BHP, Indium Grey, Black Lth, Tech Pack, 80K ........ €322 €23,950 Monthly 201 Design 3.0 TDI 286BHP, Black, Black Lth, Rev Cam, 20” Alloys, 86K....... €756 €55,950 191 Trendline 1.0 TFSI 85BHP, Indium Grey, Bluetooth, Alloys, 33K............. €232 €19,950 182 Highline 1.0 TSI, Indium Grey, Tech Pack, H/Seats, P/Sensors, 40K ..... €227 €19,950 Volkswagen Arteon/ Shooting Brake Monthly 171 Allstar 1.6 TDI 115BHP, Deep Black, Sunroof, Rev Cam, 70K ............... €308 €18,950 232 R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP Shooting Brake DSG, Lapiz Blue, 20” Alloys, 0K €585 €56,950 161 Trendline 1.6 TDI 105BHP, Tornado Red, Bluetooth, 105K .................... €312 €14,950 232 R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Mangan Grey, Pan Roof, 19” Alloys, 0K .... €553 €54,950 Monthly 232 R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP Manual, Mangan Grey, Pan Roof, 19” Alloys, 0K €537 €53,950 Volkswagen Polo 221 R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP Shooting Brake DSG, Silver, 20” Alloys, 69K ...... €463 €44,950 232 Life 1.0 TSI 95BHP, Choice Reef Blue/ Smoke Grey/ Deep Black, 0K ... €244 €25,950 201 R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP Manual, Deep Black, Black Lth, H/Seats, 60K .... €408 €37,950 212 United 1.0 TSI 95BHP DSG, United Blue, Air Con, Privacy Glass, 9K ... €234 €22,950 211 R-Line 1.0 TSI 80BHP, Red/ Black Roof, Parking Sensors, Air Con,11K, €195 €19,950 Volkswagen Passat Monthly 201 Trendline 1.0 TSI 85BHP, Reflex Silver, Parking Sensors, Air Con, 37K €204 €17,950 211 Elegance 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Reflex Silver, Black Lth, Rev Cam, 65K ......... €410 €34,950 182 Comfortline 1.0 TSI 75BHP, Limestone Grey, Tech Pack, 40K ............... €186 €15,950 202 Elegance 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Mangan Grey, Black Half Lth, Rev Cam, 45K. €362 €30,950 Monthly 201 R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Reflex Silver, Black Lth, Rev Cam, 52K .............. €392 €32,950 Volkswagen E-Up 191 Highline 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Reflex Silver, Black Lth, Sports Pk, 37K ........... €333 €26,950 231 Style 32KWH 82BHP, Silicon Grey/Black Roof, H/Seats, Rev Cam, 0K. €305 €28,950 181 Highline 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Pure White, Sports Pk, Sunroof, 74K....... €327 €23,950 Quality Used Skoda 181 Highline 1.6 TDI, Mangan Grey, Black Alcantara, Rev Cam, 40K .............. €285 €20,950 232 232 232 232 231 231 231 231 231 231 231 231 222 222 222 221 221 221 221 221 211 202 201 201 201 192 192 191 191 191 182 181 181 181 181 181 171

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Skoda Kamiq 232 231 211 202

Monthly

Ambition 1.0TSI 110BHP, Brilliant Silver, S/Phone, 6K... €226 Style 1.0TSI 110BHP DSG, Graphite Grey, S/Phone,6K €322 Style 1.0TSI 110BHP, Race Blue, S/Phone, 27K............ €232 Ambition 1.6TDI 115BHP DSG, Black, S/Phone, 52k..... €236

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Other Makes & Models BMW

221 330E SE Pro, Black Lth, Rev Cam, Smartphone Inter, 16K ....... €44,950 201 530E M-Sport, White, Lth, 20” Alloys, Rev Cam, Pro Dash, 25k. €44,950 191 520D SE, Grey, Beige Lth, Sat Nav, Alloys, Bluetooth, 57K ...... €32,950 191 218D SE, Alpine White, Brown Lth, 17” Alloys, Bluetooth, 50K... €27,950 182 520D X-Drive M-Sport, Carbon Black, Black Lth, B/Tooth, 60K.. €33,950

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Volkswagen Tiguan

Monthly

212 R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Black, Pan Roof, Black Pack, 20” Alloys, 42K .... €432 211 R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Dolphin Grey, 20” Alloys, Black Pack, 33K ......... €428 211 R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Pure White, 20” Alloys, Rev Cam, H/Seats, 32k.. €428 211 R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Dolphin Grey, Black Pack, 20” Alloys, 31K ......... €428 211 R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Pure White, 20” Alloys, Rev Cam, 28K ...... €447 202 R-Line 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Tungsten Silver, Black Lth, Pan Roof, 37K ......... €411 201 Comfortline 2.0 TDI 115BHP, Deep Black, Rev Cam, Sensors, 47K ......... €400 181 Comfortline 2.0 TDI 115 BHP, Tungsten Silver, Pan Roof, 80K ................. €376

Skoda Fabia

€41,950 €41,950 €41,950 €41,950 €44,950 €38,950 €34,950 €24,950

Monthly

232 Ambition 1.0MPI 65BHP, Graphite Grey, Air Con, LEDs, Bluetooth, 6K.. €219 €23,950 202 Style 1.0MPI 95BHP, Graphite Grey, Air Con, LEDs, Bluetooth, 30K ..... €174 €17,950

211 Focus 1.5 TDCI ST Edition, Blue, Alloys, Rev Cam, 17K .......... €26,950 211 Puma Titanium 1.0 125BHP MHEV, Grey, Alloys, Rev Cam,11k €22,950 191 Focus 1.5 TDCI ST Line, Silver, Sat Nav, Alloys, Rev Cam, 57k €23,950 191 Focus 1.0 Eco Boost Vignale, Black, Lth, Alloys, Rev Cam,45K €23,950 191 Fiesta 1.0 Petrol Titanium, Grey, Alloys, Rev Cam, LEDs, 36K.. €16,950 191 Kuga 1.5 TDCI Titanium, Blue, Alloys, Rev Cam, LEDs, 65K .... €23,950

Hyundai

221 Tucson 1.6D Executive Plus, Wine, Lth, Rev Cam, P/Roof,20k €37,950 201 Kona Executive 1.6CRDI, Grey, Alloys, Rev Cam, 73K ............ €19,950 191 Tucson 1.6D Comfort Plus, Red, Alloys, Bluetooth, 67K .......... €25,950 191 i20 Active 1.0 Petrol, White, Alloys, Bluetooth, 44K .................. €14,950 181 Tucson Comfort 1.7D Plus, Gold, LED’s, Alloys, Privacy, 75K... €20,950

Kia

202 Ceed 1.5 CRDI 114BHP, White, Sat Nav, Rev Cam, 57K ......... €19,950 181 Optima Sport Wagen 1.7 CDTI, Red, Sat Nav, Rev Cam, 64K.. €19,950

Mazda

212 CX30 2.0 122BHP, Black, Sat Nav, Rev Cam, S/phone, 5K ..... €24,950 211 CX-5 GS 2.2D, Grey, S/Phone, LED’s, 18” Alloys, 35K ............. €32,950

Nissan

211 Micra 1.0 Petrol SV Premium, Wine, M/F Steering Wheel, 9K... €17,950 202 Qashqai 1.5 DCI SE 110 BHP, Black, Pan Roof, Privacy, 61K... €22,950 181 Qashqai1.5 DCI N-Connecta, Black, Pan Roof, Rev Cam, 64K €19,950 181 Qashqai 1.5 DCI SV, Black, Alloys, Bluetooth, 70K ................... €17,950

Opel

211 Grandland X 1.6SRI 225Bhp A/T Plug-In, Grey, Rev Cam, 30K. €29,950

Renault

201 Kadjar 1.5DCI 115BHP Iconic, Red, Rev Cam, Bluetooth, 65K.. €24,950 182 Scenic Dynamique 1.5D, Orange, Half Lth, Pan Roof, 37K ...... €17,950

SEAT

181 Ateca FR Sport 2.0TDI 150BHP 4Motion, Black, Alloys, 75K..... €23,950

Toyota

202 C-HR Hybrid 1.8 Sol A/T, Grey, Lth, H/Seats, Rev Cam, 11K.... €28,950 191 C-HR Hybrid Sport A/T, Grey, Lth, H/Seats, Rev Cam, 55K...... €25,950 €42,950 €44,950 Volvo €34,950 211 XC40 1.5 R-Design A/T Hybrid, Black Met, 19” Alloys, 18K ...... €42,950 €33,950 €31,950 Commercial Vehicles €34,950 €28,950 Volkswagen Golf Van Monthly Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace €29,950 202 Golf Match Edition 1.6 TDI 115BHP, Black Pearl, 60K ....... €19,950 +Vat 211 R-Line 2.0TDI 150BHP DSG, Pyrite Silver, Black Lth, Pan Roof, 27K ....... €523 €52,950 €26,950 Volkswagen Crafter €29,950 Volkswagen T-Cross Monthly 231 MWB High Roof 35 2.0 TDI 140BHP, Candy White, 8K ..... €32,950 +Vat €27,950 231 Style 1.0 TSI 110BHP - Pure White, Rev Cam, H/Seats, 6K ...................... €231 €27,950 211 LWB High Roof 35 2.0 TDI 140BHP, Candy White, 111K ... €28,950 +Vat €21,950 192 Life 1.0 TSI 110BHP, Black Pearl, Parking Sensors, Folding Mirrors, 28K €216 €20,950 191 LWB High Roof 35 2.0 TDI 177BHP, Deep Blue, 93K ........ €26,950 +Vat Skoda Octavia 191 LWB High Roof 35 2.0 TDI 177BHP, Deep Blue, 93K ........ €26,950 +Vat Monthly Volkswagen T-Roc Monthly 231 E 30 2.0 TDI 115BHP, Graphite Grey, Half Leather, Smartphone, 2K .... €353 €36,950 191 MWB Standard Roof 30 2.0TDI 177BHP, Reflex Silver,50k €24,950 +Vat 232 Style 2.0 TDI 116BHP - Petroleum Blue/ Black, Winter Pack, Rev Cam,0k €326 €36,950 211 Style 2.0TDI, Lava Blue, Smartphone, Rev Cam, LED’s, 23K ............... €314 €31,950 232 Style 2.0 TDI 116BHP - Ascot Grey/ Black, Winter Pack, Rev Cam, 0K .... €326 €36,950 211 Style 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Lava Blue, Rev Cam, LED’s, 34K ............. €336 €33,950 Volkswagen Transporter 232 Style 1.0 TSI 110BHP - Deep Black, Winter Pack, Rev Cam, 0K .............. €305 €34,950 202 Sol 1.0 TSI, Reflex Silver, Half Leather, Smartphone, LED’s, 46K ......... €255 €22,950 221 T6.1 Trendline 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Candy White, 43K ........... €32,950 +Vat 232 Life 2.0 TDI 116BHP - Pure White, Rev Cam, 17” Alloys, F/Mirrors, 0k ..... €309 €34,950 201 Sol 1.6 TDI 110BHP, Moon White, Half Leather, Smartphone, LED, 37k €244 €23,950 211 T6.1 Trendline 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Candy White, 111K €27950 + Vat 232 Life 2.0TDI 116BHP - Pyrite Silver, Rev Cam, 17” Mirrors, F/Mirrors, 0K .. €309 €34,950 201 Combi Sol 1.6 TDI, Quartz Grey, Half Leather, Smartphone, LEDs, 61K €196 €20,950 201 T6.1 Highline 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Candy White, 90K ............ €28950 + Vat 211 Design 1.0 TFSI - Indium Grey, F/Mirrors, Privacy Glass, 18K .................. €313 €29,950 191 Style 1.6 TDI 110BHP, Quartz Grey, Smartphone, LED’s, Rev Cam,62k €199 €19,950 201 T6.1 Highline 2.0 TDI 150BHP DSG, Indium Grey, 114K.... €27950 + Vat 202 Design 1.6 TDI 115BHP - Atlanic Blue, F/Mirrors, Bluetooth, 64K ............. €289 €25,950 181 Ambition 1.6 TDI 115BHP, Reflex Silver, Smartphone, Rev Cam, 85K... €228 €17,950 202 Design 1.6 TDI 115BHP - Reef Blue with Black Roof, Design Pk, 55K ...... €287 €25,950

Volkswagen Taigo

Monthly

Volkswagen ID.5

Monthly

232 R-Line 1.0 TSI 110BHP, Choice Ascot Grey/ Kings Red, Rev Cam, 0K ..... €315 €34,950 232 Style 1.0 TSI 110BHP, Kings Red/ Black Roof, Rev Cam, F/Mirrors, 0K ... €292 €32,950 231 R-Line 1.0 TSI 110BHP, Reflex Silver, Rev Cam, 17” Alloys, 0K ............... €282 €32,950 231 GTX 77 KWH 299 BHP - Scale Silver/ Black Roof, Matrix LED’s, 0K ....... €540 €59,950 231 Business 77KWH 174 BHP, Kings Red/ Black Roof, Matrix LED’s, 2K ..... €419 €49,950 222 Tech 204 BHP, Blue Dusk/ Black Roof, Pan Roof, Matrix Light, Rev, 2K... €370 €45,950

Volkswagen ID.3

Monthly

232 Pro 58KWH 204BHP - Moonstone Grey/ Black Roof, Launch Edition, 0K.. €467 €45,950 212 1st Edition 58KWH - White/ Black Roof, Rev Cam, Parking Sensors, 23K. €253 €29,950 211 Life 58 KWH - Moonstone Grey, Parking Sensors, Bluetooth, 32K ............ €198 €25,950

Volkswagen ID.4

Monthly

232 Style 77Kwh 174 BHP Pro, Mythos Black, Pan Roof, Matrix LED’s, 0K .... €465 €52,950 232 Life 77Kwh 174 BHP Pro, Blue Dusk, Parking Sensors, F/Mirrors, 0K ...... €425 €47,950 231 Life 52Kwh 148 BHP Pure, Blue Dusk, Parking Sensors, F/Mirrors, 0K .... €364 €41,950 221 GTX Business 77KWH, Kings Red, Rev Cam, Matrix LED’s,19K ............. €395 €46,950 221 GTX Business 77KWH, Kings Red, Rev Cam, Matrix LED’s, 25K ............ €395 €46,950 221 Business 77KWH 204BHP, Kings Red, Rev Cam, Matrix LED’s, 23K ....... €330 €42,950

Skoda Karoq

Monthly

Skoda Superb

Monthly

232 Style 1.5 TSI 150BHP, Graphite Grey, Rev Cam, Smartphone, 1K......... €362 231 Sportline 2.0 TDI 115BHP DSG, Magic Black, Sports Seats, LED’s, 7K. €368 212 Style 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Quartz Grey, Lth, Rev Cam, Smartphone, 40K... €313 212 Style 2.0 TDI 115BHP, Lava Blue, Rev Cam, Smartphone, 35K ............. €297 212 Style 1.0 TSI 110BHP, Business Grey, Rev Cam, Smartphone, 6K ........ €270 211 Sportline 2.0 TDI 115BHP, Race Blue, Sports Seats, Rev Cam, 35K ..... €302 211 Ambition 1.6 TDI 110BHP, Magic Black, Smartphone, Climate, 42K ...... €270 202 Style 1.6 TDI 115BHP, Lava Blue, Rev Cam, Smartphone, 25K ............. €294 202 Ambition 1.6 TDI 110BHP, Quartz Grey, Smartphone, Climate, 42K ...... €260 201 Style 1.6 TDI 116BHP, Velvet Red, Beige Lth, Smartphone, 45K ........... €300 201 Style 1.6 TDI 116BHP, Quartz Grey, Beige Lth, Smartphone, 54K ......... €270 182 Style 1.6 TDI 110BHP, Moon White, Pan Roof, Smartphone, 90K ......... €237

232 Combi Sportline 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Steel Grey, Pan Roof, S/phone, 1K €450 232 Style 2.0TDI 150BHP, Lava Blue, Black Lth, LED’s, S/phone, 1K .......... €428 231 Style 2.0 TDI DSG 150BHP, Graphite Grey, Black Lth, S/phone, 6K ..... €449 231 Style 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Magic Black, Black Lth, S/phone, LED’s, 6K ..... €383 201 Style 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Quartz Grey, Black Lth, S/phone, LED’s, 52K .... €297 201 Style 1.6 TDI DSG 120BHP, Quartz Grey, Black Lth, S/phone, 53K....... €322 191 Style 2.0 TDI 150BHP, Reflex Silver, Black Lth, S/Phone, LED’s, 60K... €249 171 Style 1.6 TDI 120BHP, Business Grey, Black Lth, S/Phone, LEDs, 63K. €312

Skoda Kodiaq 7 Seater 232 212 211 211 201 172

Monthly

Sport 2.0 TDI DSG 150BHP, Magic Black, Side Steps, Black Pk, 6K.... €525 Style 2.0 TDI DSG 150BHP, Quartz Grey, Black Lth, Pan Roof, 38K.... €404 Style 2.0 TDI DSG 150BHP, Magic Black, Beige Lth, S/Phone, 50K..... €410 Style 2.0 TDI DSG 150BHP, Business Grey, Black Lth, S/Phone, 50K. €410 Style 2.0 TDI DSG 150BHP, Lava Blue, Black Lth, Pan Roof, 67K €455 Style 2.0 TDI DSG 150BHP, Velvet Red, Half Beige Lth, S/Phone, 67k €534

Skoda Enyaq

Monthly

Volkswagen Caddy

€50,950 €45,950 €48,950 €42,950 €29,950 €29,950 €24,950 €19,950 €59,950 €44,950 €44,950 €44,950 €42,950 €33,950

232 IV 60, Black Magic, S/Phone, Rev Cam, S/Phone, Sensors, 4K ......... €311 €42,950 231 IV 80 Coupe, Graphite Grey, Pan Roof, S/phone, H/Seats, 4K ............ €423 €55,950

212 Edition 2.0 TDI 122BHP, Tornado Red, Tow Bar, 60K ....... €19,950 + Vat 211 Business 2.0 TDI 102BHP, Candy White, C/Control, 74K.. €18,950 + Vat 211 Startline 2.0 TDI 75BHP, Candy White, Ply Line, 18K ....... €17,950 + Vat

Volkswagen Toureg

232 3.0 TDI 231BHP Commercial, Black, Black Lth, 0K ........... €57,950 + Vat

Land Rover

201 Discovery HSE 3.0TDI 2 Seater, Black, Rev Cam, 59K ... €39,950 + Vat

Nissan

182 NV 200 E6 1.6 Diesel - White, E/Windows, 31K .............. €13,950

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Roscommon People Friday 20 October 2023

NewsPeople

PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor

paul@roscommonpeople.ie

FRIDAY Greece lightning Stephen Kenny’s fate as manager of the Republic of Ireland was surely sealed tonight as his team lost 2-0 at home to a slick Greece. I felt some sympathy for Kenny, who is seeing his management death warrant being slowly typed out in full public glare. Kenny’s revolution hasn’t worked, and it is time for those less than inspirational ‘suits’ in the FAI to start afresh. Watching this poor Irish performance, one was struck again by how limited our current crop of players is. However, there are examples of other international squads of similar ability performing better. Kenny, for all his sincerity and good intent, has been what Napoleon dreaded most: an unlucky general. It hasn’t just been bad luck, I hasten to add; Kenny has come up short. Our fortunes are not going to radically change under his stewardship, not least because his own confidence and that of his players must be greatly tested by now. Kenny is a decent man, who came to this role with a noble football philosophy, but a confluence of sobering realities has brought us to the end of the road. Good guy, failed project. It’s time for The Call. It remains to be seen if his successor can mould more from the ‘raw material’ currently available.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY ‘Hand of Jordie’ Ireland are out of the Rugby World Cup, but they died with their boots on. Andy Farrell’s team weren’t at their very best in Saturday’s quarter-final against New Zealand, but still contributed magnificently to an all-time classic. Every time the All Blacks threatened to pull away, Ireland patiently dragged them back. Tiny margins dictated our sporting destiny; Jordie Barrett’s try-saving intervention near the end may have cost Ireland not just this match,

but the World Cup itself. Ireland’s 38-phase barrage of the New Zealand defence in a gripping finale was mesmerising – and evidence of our quality – but it also highlighted why the All Blacks won. The ball retention during those waves of Irish attacks was world class, but the composed New Zealand defence ultimately prevailed in that epic climax. As close as Ireland came to winning, the All Blacks fully deserved their victory. They were magnificent. Dealt two yellow cards, they played with fourteen men for 20 minutes, but still kept Ireland at bay. This was a heartbreaking defeat for an Irish team that has graced the summit of world rugby over the past couple of years. For Johnny Sexton, it was a sad and emotional end to a great career. I felt particularly sorry for Bundee Aki, Ireland’s player of the tournament. What a joy it was to watch him these past few weeks, dancing past dazed opponents as he devoured ground for our cause, a leader in his prime. The odyssey ends with heartbreak, but I did feel in the build-up to the game that there was too much hype (and over-confidence) about our chances. Ireland v New Zealand was always

going to be a 50-50 game. Talk about Diego Maradona and the Hand of God. For Ireland, Rugby World Cup 2023 will be remembered for the Hand of Jordie. Sunday’s quarter-final between France and South Africa was one of the best rugby games of all time, the first half hour the most exciting I’ve ever seen (I was going to tweet that, but Piers Morgan beat me to it).

see Stephen Kenny celebrating each goal as I fast-forwarded, but it is the ‘rewind’ of recent outings that will seal his fate. Afterwards, this rare easy win meant peace broke out between RTE’s Tony O’Donoghue and Stephen, who were like an old married couple who hadn’t the heart to argue over silly stuff, instead almost poignantly gazing on the flickering embers where a proud flame once soared.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Who’s Ed?

On keeping lists!

On Newstalk today, the presenter said: “Now let’s talk about sex, Ed”. I waited to hear studio guest Ed say something – anything – but it turned out the presenter was switching topics to sex education, as in “Now let’s talk about sex ed”. Commas matter.

A meeting of the recently formed County Roscommon branch of the LISTS (Lists in Society Totally Satisfying) Club was held at a secret venue (near Tulsk) last night. The chairperson welcomed all present. “As you all know, this club is for people who obsessively keep lists, in order to get things done. Fed up with procrastinating, they realise that keeping ‘To do’ lists can bring order and happiness to their lives”. He drew breath. “However, it has become clear that some people are finding that the actual discipline of drawing up lists

MONDAY EVENING The fire flickers… Working late on a busy issue of the Roscommon People, I checked in on my recording of the Republic of Ireland v Gibraltar when I got home (we won 4-0). It was genuinely nice to

can be counter-productive, and risks the opposite outcome… i.e. nothing getting done”. There were some nervous coughs from audience members. The chairperson then asked the secretary to do a roll call, which she read, from a long list. Next, the meeting was thrown open to the floor. As people raised their hands, the secretary wrote their names (on a list), and eventually opinions were voiced. One man said he writes a ‘20 things to do this week’ list every Monday morning. He uses different coloured markers in order to prioritise the tasks listed. ‘Buy new markers’ has now entered at No. 7. A neighbour with a very untidy garden claimed the system is working very well for him. “I keep an indoors list and an outdoors list” he said, smugly. “On my outdoors list, I write stuff like ‘cut the grass’, ‘service lawnmower’, ‘weed garden’ and ‘spray paths’. I don’t always act on the list, but it’s comforting”. His wife rolled her eyes. A lady in the third row spoke up. “My husband insists on sitting up in bed every night and writing out a long list of tasks to complete the next day… it drives me mad”. The chairperson uttered an awkward chuckle. It was his wife. “It seems” the chairperson later, “that when it comes to lists, there is for and against”. On hearing that, the secretary had a lightbulb moment. “Can everyone take a sheet of paper… on one side, write the pros of keeping lists, on the other side, write the cons. It will be a useful exercise”. The meeting finally ended after midnight, with everyone exhausted. As people filed out, the chairperson opened the master (priority) list in his notebook. “Organise another meeting of the LISTS Club soon” he scribbled – in between ‘Get the dog groomed’ and ‘Clear out the attic’.

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Information Briefing Community Climate Action Programme Roscommon County Council will host an information briefing with Q&A session on the Community Climate Action Programme an upcoming grant scheme being made Roscommon County Council will host an information briefing with Q&A session on the available from the Department of Environment, Climate Communications. Community Climate Action Programme an upcoming grantand scheme being made available from the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications.

The Programme, which is being administered by Roscommon County Council, will fund community climate for by community not Council, for profit The Programme, whichaction is beingmeasures administered Roscommonand County willgroups. fund community actionavailable measuresfor for groups community and not for profit groups. There is to a There is a fund ofclimate €402,000 in Roscommon and is expected fund of €402,000 available for groups in Roscommon and is expected to open for open for applications in the coming weeks. applications in the coming weeks.

The information briefing will outline the types of projects eligible under the The information briefing will outline the types of projects eligible under the programme programme and advise Community Groups on how to prepare an Expression of and advise Community Groups on how to prepare an Expression of Interest form. The Interest form. th briefing will take place via MS Teams on Tuesday 24 October at 7pm.

The briefing willatake place MS Teams on Tuesday 24th October at 7pm. To request link or if youvia require further information please email climatefund@roscommoncoco.ie or phone 090 6637235. To request a link or if you require further information please email climatefund@roscommoncoco.ie or phone 090 6637235.

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 Roscommon County Council intends to close the road set out in the schedule hereunder for the period and the reason specified. Road to be closed:

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Traffic from Castlerea to Ballaghaderreen divert via the R361 and N5. Traffic from Ballaghaderreen to Castlerea travel via N5 and R361. Traffic from Ballinlough to Ballaghaderreen divert via Cloonbunny. Local traffic divert via the Convent Rd Loughglynn (not suitable for HGV’s).

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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: L5582 Aghacurreen, Barnahalla, Co. Roscommon Period of Closure: 31st October to 3rd November 2023 Alternative Routes: L1231/L5582 Reason for Closures: Trench excavation by National Broadband Ireland 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 23rd October 2023. Greg O’Donnell A/Director of Services

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Coffey opting out of 2024 local elections

Bernie Kearney, Chairperson of Scoil Bhride Board of Management, pictured officially opening the new sensory garden and biodiversity area at Scoil Bhride in Fourmilehouse last Friday alongside School Principal Shane O’Donnell and other members of staff. Pic: Kieran Croghan

Motorcyclist dies in road traffic collision

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the R357 Ballinasloe to Shannonbridge Road, at Cloneish, Co. Roscommon on Saturday, 14th of October. The collision occurred at approximately 5.15 pm and involved a car and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a man aged in

his 30s, was taken to Portiuncula Hospital where he was pronounced deceased later that evening. A technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators was conducted and Gardaí in Roscommon are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. Any road users who were travelling

on this road between the hours of 4.45 pm and 5.30 pm and has camera footage (including dash-cam), are asked to make this available to Gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Roscommon Garda Station on 090 663 8300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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Gerry Coffey, who ran for Fine Gael in 2019, has announced that he will not be contesting next year’s local election, saying it has been a “difficult decision” that he has made with a “heavy heart”. The well-known auctioneer says business commitments are taking up a lot of his time and accordingly he won’t be letting his name go forward to the upcoming Fine Gael Selection Convention for the Roscommon Municipal District. In a press statement, he said he wishes to thank his supporters – “both FG and non-party” – who have been encouraging him to run again. Coffey wasn’t elected in 2019 but amassed 1074 votes before being eliminated. Mr. Coffey added that the size of the municipal area is very large – from Cloonfad to Ballyleague – and in 2024 the number of sitting councillors has been reduced, meaning there will be more pressure on elected representatives. He paid tribute to former

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FG councillors in west Roscommon Michael McGreal and Michael Creighton, who he said “served the region with distinction over many years”. Mr Coffey also thanked his “wonderful team” of supporters and canvassers who put their shoulder to the wheel at the last election. He thanked the Fine Gael organisation for supporting him. Gerry stated he has made many good

friends over the years because of his involvement in politics. The Granlahan-based auctioneer and farmer stated he owes a depth of gratitude to his family for their support in the last campaign. Stating that he will always have a big interest in politics – both local and national – he wished all candidates well in the forthcoming elections.

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On Saturday, October 14th, County Roscommon student Daniel Hughes was awarded a Naughton Foundation Scholarship worth €24,000 at a ceremony in the Trinity Business School in Dublin. The award was presented by founding patrons of the Naughton Foundation, Dr Martin Naughton and his wife Carmel, who were joined by former Taoiseach Enda Kenny to present winning students with their awards and cheques. Supporting academic and innovative excellence in Irish students, the Naughton Foundation Scholarship Awards are an investment in the future of Ireland’s reputation as a country with outstanding

graduates promoting the study of engineering, science, and technology at third level. The Roscommon winner, Daniel Hughes, a former student of CBS Roscommon Secondary School, has accepted a place studying Computer Science at Maynooth University. Daniel joins 37 exceptional Irish students who were awarded third level scholarships towards their studies in the areas of engineering, science, technology, and maths. CBS Roscommon Secondary School was awarded a prize of €1,000 towards their school’s science facilities, for their support of their winning student.

Martin and Carmel Naughton, CBS Roscommon Principal Kevin Scollan, County Roscommon scholar Daniel Hughes from CBS Roscommon Secondary School, and former Taoiseach Enda Kenny pictured at the 2023 Naughton Foundation Scholarship awards at Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin recently. Pic: Kieran Harnett

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Is organic farming profitable?

Organic farming information meeting to take place in the Abbey Hotel next week

< ENDA O’HART (ORGANIC ADVISOR, TEAGASC CASTLEREA)

With the reopening of the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS), many farmers are wondering is organic farming profitable? Based on 2022 figures comparing organic and conventional beef farms, we at Teagasc find that organic farming is

more profitable, that organic farmers are less intensity stocked, have lower costs, and have a greatly reduced whole farm carbon footprint. To assess the profitability of each system, I have taken data from two sources, namely the 2022 National Farm Survey and the Teagasc 2022 E-Profit Monitor Programme. There is a caveat with the 2022 organic farmers E-Profit Monitor figures in that the sample size is small at 20. There are a number of key messages coming from these figures and they are the following. Organic beef farms tend to be less intensively stocked than conventional beef farms. As a result of this, output

from the organic farms is also smaller when compared to conventional beef farms. Total costs though, on organic farms are much reduced when compared to conventional beef farms – €624 vs €1135 vs €1546/ ha. This results in a net margin excluding Direct payments of €18/ha on organic farms and -€150 and €24/ha on the conventional farms. When Direct payments are factored into the net margin/ha figure then the organic system comes out best at €741/ha vs €300 and €506/ha for the conventional farms. This difference is mainly down to the Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) payment, which organic farmers avail of. The expectation

is that this difference will widen as OFS payments increased in 2023 by about 50%. When all these figures are assessed, we can say that organic beef farmers are financially better off than their conventional colleagues and that this profitability gap will widen due to increased OFS payments from 2023. Organic farms have lower stock numbers, which results in a better quality of life due to lower labour requirements. Total costs are lower on organic farms, which results in less cash flow pressures and a lower risk business model. Dramatically reduced feed and fertiliser inputs combined with lower stocking rates lead to a greatly reduced whole farm carbon footprint which really adds to the sustainability credentials of organic farming systems. A Teagasc Organic Farming information meeting will take place in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Tuesday, October 24th, at 11 am. The meeting is for farmers who are thinking of joining organics.

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Pictured at the Roscommon LGFA Senior Football Championship final in Ballyforan on Saturday were Laura Harrison and Fiona Gavin. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Judging Famine Follies

Come and enjoy a free performance by Newpoint Players! Judging Famine Follies National Famine Museum, Strokestown Park Sunday, October 22nd, 3:30pm Supported by the Shared Island Civic Society Fund

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Table quiz in aid of building for children

A table quiz will be held in Fallon’s Lounge, Ballygar on Friday, the 20th of October, at 8.30 pm. Entry for teams of four costs €40, or €10 per person. All proceeds will go in aid of a ‘Building for Children’ project in Sebeta School for the Blind in Ethiopia next January. A group of volunteers from the area will travel there to refurbish two dormitories, which are home to 80 children. These dormitories are at present in terrible condition with no working sanitation or proper beds. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

MS Ireland Church gate collections

This weekend, October 21st and 22nd, the Co. Roscommon voluntary branch of Multiple Sclerosis Ireland is holding its annual collection at Kilbegnet and Whitehall churches. All donations will be gratefully received; the branch is indebted to the collectors who give freely of their time to carry out this collection.

Pictured at the Roscommon LGFA Senior Football Championship final in Ballyforan on Saturday were Zoe and Teresa Kearney. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Fundraising raffle in aid of the Missions

Athleague Apostolic Workers are having a fundraising raffle in aid of the Missions on Sunday, October 22nd 2023, after the 10 am Mass. This event will take place in the Church Grounds. Apostolic Work is now in existence for 100 years and we would be grateful for your support. The first prize is a hamper sponsored by Martin and Bridie Conneally. This beautiful hamper is in Keane’s supermarket in Athleague. The second prize is €100 cash and there are a number of other prizes. Lines cost €2 each or €5 for three. All monies raised will go to Missionaries working in Third World countries which, on top of war and famine, are now having to cope with the difficulties relating to Covid-19. If anyone cannot purchase lines but would like to contribute to Apostolic, you may do so by contacting 090 6623455. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

THE BRIDGE CLUB The following are recent results from local Bridge Clubs following the resumption of play recently. Roscommon Bridge Club – 1st: Tresina & Tommie Murphy; 2nd: Ann Flynn & Marie McSharry; Gross: Mary & Vincent Brennan. Happy ‘71 Bridge Club (Coleman Shield) – 1st: Mary & Vincent Brennan; 2nd: Mary & Terry O’Keeffe; Gross: Tresina Murphy & Larry Shine. St. Coman’s Bridge Club – 1st: Ann Flynn & Peggie Kelly; 2nd: Chris McGrath & Nuala Costello; Gross: Maria Hickey & Gertie Spillane. Ballymurray Bridge Club – 1st: Annette Gaffney & Jane Hunt; 2nd: Bernadette Maher & Ann Igoe; Gross: Honor Lynn & Geraldine Relihan.

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7th IN CONNACHT A schoolRANKED with a great sporting pedigree… 1929-2022

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Celebrating All-Ireland titles in camogie, football LEADERS IN TECHNOLOGY and golf The Convent of Mercy, Roscommon are holding an All-Ireland medal presentation night and dinner on Friday, October 27th, in the Abbey Hotel. The event is being held in celebration ENTERPRISE NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS 2022 ofSTUDENT the All-Ireland successes of the school’s 2023 Gaelic football, camogie and golf teams. Special guest on the night will be leading Gaelic footballer and Aussie Rules star, Cora Staunton. Doors open at 7.30 pm. Tickets are available for €30 and can CADET be bought by BASKETBALL LEINSTER CUP WINNERS 2022 contacting the school office on 090 6626321.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19th 2022 from 10.00am to 1.00pm with Principal’s Address at 12.30pm

The Convent of Mercy Roscommon (Méan Scoil Muire gan Smál) is long established as one of the leading secondary schools in the region, one which is synonymous with caring and excellence. While the school is renowned for its proud record of academic prowess and its great commitment to extracurricular activities – including in the production of musicals – this special four-page feature is highlighting the fantastic sporting pedigree of the Convent. The school is to the forefront of sporting activity and achievement. Students attending the Convent of Mercy are encouraged to participate in a wide range of sports. The Convent of Mercy recognises physical education and sport as integral to the holistic development of all its students. Its school facilities are among the best and most varied in the a largeWINNER sports hall, playing fields, an EXCELLENCE INregion, STEM:with SCIFEST 2021/2022 all-weather pitch and tennis courts on the school grounds. Many Convent of Mercy Roscommon students have received recognition for their participation in sport, including at provincial and international level, and many have been recipients of local and national sports awards. School teams have also won numerous county, provincial and national titles, with All-Ireland success this year in camogie, football and golf, as featured on these pages. However, sport is far from just about winning medals or cups, it is primarily about participation and enjoyment. Physical education and sport encourage physical activity for life, provide an outlet for creativity and self-expression, develop cooperation and teamwork skills, and contribute to positive mental health. Amongst the sports that students can take part in at the Convent of Mercy areCOUNCIL Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, STUDENT Camogie, Cross-country, Football, Golf, Rugby (including Tag Rugby and Sevens’), Swimming, and Volleyball.

All prospective students and their parents are cordially invited to attend Email expression of interest to:

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Convent of Mercy, Roscommon who won the Lidl All-Ireland Post Primary School Senior ‘B’ Championship Final in April. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

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The senior Gaelic football team were placed in a group of five along with St. Attracta’s Tubbercurry, Glenamaddy Community School, St. Nathy’s Ballaghaderreen and Colaiste Iognaid of Galway City. It was a round robin format, with the top two progressing to the Connacht Final. Four wins out of four for the Convent set up a rematch with St. Attracta’s in the Connacht Final, played in the Connacht Centre of Excellence in January, four months after a narrow three-point win for the Convent of Mercy in their opening game of the campaign, played in Lisnamult. While fixed for Bekan, inclement weather conditions led to the game being moved to the University of Galway Air Dome on the morning of the game. LEADERS IN TECHNOLOGY AWARD WINNINGencounter, CHOIR goals from Siofra After an enthralling Hession and team captain Aisling Hanly helped the Roscommon Convent side to a 2-11 to 1-12 victory. Lisnaskea in Co. Fermanagh was the next stop on the journey to success in mid-March, with a strong St. Mary’s Magherafelt standing in the way of a place in the All-Ireland final. Again, weather conditions were Lisa Slattery of Mercy Mounthawk, Kerry unkind and it was debatable whether the game should tries to get past Erin McDermott of Convent Síofra Hession from the Convent of Mercy even have been played. Convent of Mercy, Roscommon supporter Lisa Kennedy of Mercy, Roscommon during the Lidl Roscommon receives the player of the With just a point separating the sides at half-time in pictured during the Lidl All-Ireland Post Primary School Senior ‘B’ All-Ireland Post Primary School Senior ‘B’ match award from Liam Shinnick after the Championship Final between Convent of Mercy, Roscommon and this All-Ireland semi-final, a performance for the ages Championship Final at MacDonagh Park Lidl All-Ireland Post Primary School Senior ‘B’ Mercy Mounthawk, Kerry, at MacDonagh Park in Nenagh, Tipperary in the second half powered the Convent girls to an inin Nenagh, Tipperary in April. Pic: David Championship Final back in April. Pic: David in April. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Fitzgerald/Sportsfile credible 16-point win on a scoreline of 5-9 to 0-8. Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Scenes of jubilation ensued in the rain as the Convent team booked their place in the All-Ireland final against Tralee’s Mercy Mounthawk, managed by Kerry legSTUDENT ENTERPRISE NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS 2022 MACALLA MAGAZINE end Louise Ni Mhuircheartaigh. The All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior B Championship final was held on March 30th, the Convent team and management bound for MacDonagh Park in Nenagh, a journey undertaken following a fantastic send-off from the staff and students of the school, many of whom were to soon follow down the road in support of the team! A nervy start saw the Convent girls concede an early goal to the well organised Kerry outfit. However, after a spirited fightback by Roscommon, the sides went in level at half-time at 1-3 to 0-6. Once again, it was a strong second-half showing that propelled Convent of Mercy Roscommon to victory. Exceptional defending from the likes of Erin McDermott and Lilly Murray with goals2022 from the CUP WINNERS ALL IRELAND WINNING SENIOR CAMOGIE TEAM 2022 CONNACHT SCHOOLS SENIOR GOLFalong CHAMPIONS AislingCADET Hanly ofBASKETBALL the Convent of LEINSTER Mercy Roscommon in action 2022 aforementioned Hession and Hanly paved the way for Convent of Mercy Roscommon captain Aisling Hanly, centre, and teammates celebrate with the against Róise O’Donnell from Mercy Mounthawk Kerry trophy after their Lidl All-Ireland Post Primary School Senior ‘B’ Championship Final win over Mercy a 2-11 to 2-6 victory to bring home the school’s first during the Lidl All-Ireland Post Primary School Senior ‘B’ Mounthawk, Kerry, at MacDonagh Park in Nenagh back in April. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile senior All-Ireland football title since 2009. Championship Final. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

All prospective students and their parents are cordially invited to attend

Email expression of interest to:

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A sensational ENROLMENT All-Ireland 2023/2024 IS NOW OPEN golf win OPEN DAY 1929-2022

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The senior golf team consisting of Anna Higgins, Leah Lennon and Olivia Costello won the All-Ireland Senior Golf Championship in Milltown Golf Club last April. The playing handicaps of the girls is 8, 8 and +3 respectively. The school has reached the finals in the past many times but without winning it outright, as for many years we were competing against the Maguire twins from Cavan. Recently we have seen Leona Maguire represent Ireland in the Solheim Cup. In fact we have to go back 32 years since we won this prestigious cup with Nessa Mahon and Anne Marie Mulry being the last students of the school to winUNIVERSITY the All-Ireland Senior SCHOLARSHIPS Schools Golf Championship. Previously, in 1985, Deirdre Mahon and Ruth

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This puts into perspective how difficult it is to win and how it takes something very special and a very good team effort to do so. Also, congratulations to Olivia who won the Mary McKenna trophy for the best overall score on the day. Congratulations also to Leah Lennon who won her second All-Ireland title this year for Roscommon Golf Club in the Senior Foursomes. The latest victory for the girls was on Tuesday, the 3rd of October when we successfully defended our Connacht title in Tuam Golf Club, beating our nearest rivals Westport SHS by four shots. This qualifies the girls to represent Connacht in the All-Ireland finals again later into next year.

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President-elect of Golf Ireland Rosemary Tully pictured presenting the All-Ireland Schoolgirls Senior Golf Cup to Ms Mary Seymour and students Leah Lennon, Anna Higgins and Olivia Costello in April.

Connacht Rugby Senior Girls Schools Email expression of interest to: champions enrolment@rosconvent.ie All prospective students and their parents are cordially invited to attend

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The Convent of Mercy, Roscommon Junior Camogie panel of 2022/23 had an exceptional year as they were crowned All-Ireland champions. The panel of 30 players can be very proud of their achievement. In the Connacht campaign, they were ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: MAXIMUM 625 POINTS EXCELLENCE IN STEM: SCIFEST WINNER 2021/2022 in a group of four, alongSTUDENTS with HRCRECEIVING Mountbellew, Headford Commmunity School and Presentation College Tuam. Convent of Mercy, Roscommon had comprehensive victories in the group games, putting up big scores along the way. They were drawn to play Ballyhaunis in the semifinal and a win over the Mayo side saw the girls into the C final, where they would meet Westport. That final was played in Lisnamult, the Convent running out comprehensive winners on the day, to advance to the All-Ireland semi-final. The All-Ireland semi-final saw the girls draw a home game versus the Ulster champions, Loreto Coleraine. After a delayed start due to a refereeing mix-up, the ConventUNIVERSITY won the game well in very wet SCHOLARSHIPS STUDENT COUNCIL conditions in the Hyde. This victory saw them into The Convent of Mercy Junior Camogie team celebrate after winning the All-Ireland Junior ‘D’ Post-Primary Schools Camogie Final replay in March. They defeated St Augustine’s of Dungarvan. the final for the first time since they won that competition in 2014. The All-Ireland final was an epic battle against Munster champions St Augustine’s of Dungarvan. The first game was a titanic struggle which ended in a draw, meaning a second trip to Rathdowney the following Saturday for a replay. This was equally as tough and hard-fought and the narrowest of margins – one point – separated the teams at the final whistle, with the Convent claiming the title. These two finals were of the highest quality and credit must be given to both sets of players for two brilliant games of camogie. Alannah Sutton and Maria Bolger accepted the cup on behalf of the school. Maria Tiernan in goal and LEADERS IN TECHNOLOGY AWARD WINNING CHOIR the six backs Iona Hanly, Mia White, Maria Bolger, Grace Geraghty, Eve Connaughton and Ciara Killeen led a formidable defensive unit throughout the campaign. Lilly Murray and Emma Hough formed a strong midfield partnership. The six forwards – Síofra Hession, Hazel Kelly, Alannah Sutton, Katie Kenny, Tara O’Brien and Anna Kiernan – were a formidable forward unit. Laura McSharry, a 2nd year at the time, also provided crucial scores when Pictured is the Convent of Mercy Junior Camogie team who defeated St Augustine’s of Dungarvan in the All-Ireland Junior ‘D’ Post-Primary Schools Camogie Final replay called upon. in March.

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19th 2022 from 10.00am to 1.00pm with Principal’s Address at 12.30pm All prospective students and their parents are cordially invited to attend

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The U-14 Convent of Mercy, Roscommon Gaelic football panel (pictured with management) who were crowned Connacht champions after defeating Ballyhaunis Community School on a scoreline of 3-9 to 3-3 back in March.

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Ballygar Truckin’ Weekend 2023

Ballygar Truckin’ ALL REVVED UP for its 10th year! Ballygar Truckin’ is all revved up to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year with a full weekend of entertainment from Friday, October 27th to Sunday, 29th of October inclusive. The annual event returns by popular demand this October bank holiday weekend equipped with a jam-packed weekend of entertainment to celebrate its 10th Anniversary. Up until this year, Ballygar Truckin’ hosted an annual one-day event comprising of a Truck and Tractor Run and a monster auction in aid of a local charity. This year, the organising committee are hosting an entire weekend of events in celebration of its milestone anniversary. Ballygar Truckin’ is hosting a Truck & Tractor Run, Monster Auction, Vintage Display, with Bingo Loco, and live music from Declan Nerney and Paul Kelly in the Mattie McDonagh Centre along with many more family fun activities taking place throughout the bank holiday weekend. Ballygar Truckin’ has raised over €160,000 for various charities since its inception back in 2013. This year’s event will raise funds for Ballygar Newbridge Toghergar Le Chéile and Roscommon Hospice. It promises to be a great weekend for all the family so come along and support this wonderful event!

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Sunflower Montessori offer full-time, sessional, part-time and afterschool care with pick-up and drop-off from Ballygar N.S. and bus service from Ballaghlea Schemes available: ECCE, NCS, Places available for children aged 1 year onwards. WE HAVE LIMITED PLACES FOR FREE PRESCHOOL Open daily from 8.00am to 6.00pm

Please contact Fiona Lally 0906624689 sunflowermontessori@outlook.ie

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10 years truckin’ for charity! Pictured are members of the Ballygar Truckin’ committee donating €15,000 to the Friends of Oncology Fund in Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, earlier this year. The funds were raised at last year’s Ballygar Truckin’ event. Pic: Peter Daly

Ballygar Truckin’ has raised over €160,000 for various charities since the event’s inception in 2013. Charities such as Croí, Cancer Care West, Galway Hospice, Western Alzheimers Association, Irish Wheelchair Association, Galway & Midlands Cancer Support Ballinasloe, Friends of Oncology Ballinasloe and BNT Le Chéile have all previously benefitted from the

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nity of Ballygar, Newbridge and Toghergar. Its core value is to provide support to the members of these communities who are suffering financial hardship due to a crisis such as illness, house fire, etc.

BNT Le Chéile is a voluntarily-ran Benevolent Fund Charity which was set up to support the commu-

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annual Ballygar Truckin’ event. This year’s event will raise funds for the BNT Le Chéile Benevolent Fund and the Roscommon Hospice Foundation.

Roscommon Hospice

dation affirms life, respecting the uniqueness of each individual, by caring, supporting and meeting the physical and emotional needs of patients and their families living with life-threatening illnesses. The service enables patients to live out the remainder of their lives in comfort and dignity. The Palliative Care Service is provided free of charge to all.

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Ballygar Truckin’ Weekend promises fun for all the family Countdown underway to special 10th anniversary event! This year, Ballygar Truckin’ is changing from its annual oneday event, comprising of a Truck and Tractor Run and a monster auction in aid of a local charity, to an entire weekend of fun-filled events to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Running from Friday, 27th of October to Sunday, 29th of October, it promises to be a great weekend for the whole family to enjoy.

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SATURDAY

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On day two of the Ballygar Truckin’ weekend there’s an invitation for all vintage enthusiasts to take to the streets of Ballygar from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday, 28th of October, where surrounding vintage clubs will showcase their vintage cars, tractors and trucks around Market Square and along the Main Street. This will be a great family day to be enjoyed by all. The second day of the event will conclude with music from Declan Nerney and his band in the Mattie McDonagh Centre, with doors opening at 11 pm.

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SUNDAY

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The Ballygar Truckin’ weekend will kick off on Friday, 27th of October with the internationally renowned BINGO LOCO event in the Mattie McDonagh Centre, starting at 9 pm. This event has taken the world by storm with sold-out shows in over 200 locations around the globe. Bingo Loco flips the traditional game of bingo on its head and turns it into a 3-hour long interactive stage show for all ages. Prizes ranging from international holidays to air-fryers, inflatables and so much more will be won on the night. This will be a sell-out event so get your tickets now! There will also be an adult late disco after the Bingo Loco event with the Loco crew and all are welcome. Doors for late Disco will be 11.30 pm.

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Sunday, 29th of October will feature the main event; the Ballygar Truckin’ Truck & Tractor Run at 3 pm. Having attracted over 200 trucks and tractors from all parts of Ireland last year, this event is one not to be missed. All children with rolley tractors and trucks are invited to gather outside St Mary’s Church at 2 pm to help kick off the day with a junior Rolley Truck & Tractor Run down the Main Street at 2.30 pm. Kids activities and food stalls will be available to be enjoyed by all throughout the day. Once the young people have warmed up the road for the main run, trucks and tractors from surrounding areas and beyond will take to the road, going through Mount Talbot, Four Roads, Ballyforan, Ballinamore Bridge and Newbridge, before returning to Ballygar.

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There will be music provided by Shaun Donoghue outside Fallon’s Bar which will welcome back our drivers before kicking off our Monster Auction in the Lounge of Fallon’s Bar at 7 pm. The main event is then wrapped up with music from the very talented Paul Kelly in the Mattie McDonagh Centre, with doors opening 11 pm.

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Throughout the weekend, the committee will be running a Lucky Dip competition with tickets on sale in all businesses. The winner of the Lucky Dip will win the amazing prize of two tickets to Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Dublin (VIP Experience & accommodation included) OR €1500 in cash. Local taxi services will also be on duty throughout the weekend to get you all home safe.

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Ballygar Truckin’ Weekend 2023

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Ballygar Truckin’ Weekend 2023

A thank you from committee chairperson Michael John Slyman The Ballygar Truckin’ organising committee wish to express their profound gratitude to all who are supporting this year’s event. Michael John Slyman, Chairperson of the Ballygar Truckin’ committee said: “Every

year, we are overwhelmed with support for this event, and it is wonderful to see so many families on the streets of Ballygar enjoying it. “This year’s event is going to be a lot

bigger than previous years and we are delighted to be able to support the amazing work going on in Roscommon Hospice and BNT Le Chéile this year”.

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Some of the impressive trucks that took part in last year’s Ballygar Truckin’ event. Pics: Leah O’Carroll Photography

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The price of fame: Netflix documentary on ‘Beckham’ is quite an eye-opener Our man Frank on that Beckham docuseries (plus his own near-brush with football fame!); Ireland’s World Cup exit; More turf tales; A Mini Rugby Festival in Creggs… Many years ago, when I was working in Dundalk, I was asked to go to Liverpool for a trial for their football team! I didn’t bother to go, as I was

enjoying life too much in the very vibrant border town, and I couldn’t spare the time away from my hectic social life. Occasionally, in my more delusional moments, I used to wonder what might have happened if I had actually gone. The truth, of course, is that I would have got nowhere, but the odd time I would think to myself ‘What if I had been the new Kenny Dalglish?’. All my life I have assumed that being a top professional footballer, earning huge money, living in a multimillion pound mansion and owning

several rare and very expensive cars, would be the ultimate dream existence, but having seen the Netflix documentary series (‘Beckham’) on David and Victoria Beckham, I am almost glad that I didn’t take the boat to Liverpool. I won’t spoil the story for you, but one of the most glamorous couples in the world had to endure stuff that ordinary folk like me and (maybe) you would never have to put up with. I have to say that the series gave an extremely revealing picture of what it can mean to be in the public eye, and

it’s certainly not all we would think it is! If you can, have a look and you will see exactly what I mean. Staying with sport, and as I am writing this on Sunday evening, I have to admit that I am suffering from a major hangover. The funny thing is, my hangover has nothing to do with drink, but it’s as a result of the hugely disappointing loss our rugby lads had on Saturday evening when the All Blacks knocked us out of the World Cup. Lots will be made of the fact that it was yet another failure at quarter-final

The Creggs U-10s boys teams that took part in the Aviva Mini Rugby Festival at Creggs RFC last Saturday. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Mini Rugby Festival fun in Creggs It’s Saturday morning, and, as a member of the Creggs Rugby Club pitch committee, I am heading up to the village for a bit of point duty to help with parking and stewarding as upwards of 500 children and their parents/guardians are expected in Creggs for the Aviva Mini Rugby Provincial Festival. They are coming from all over Connacht, from places like Sligo, Westport, Galway, Oughterard and Portumna – to name just a few – and, apart from two bus-loads, all the rest are travelling by car. We have loads of stewards on duty, but myself and Jack the Lower (Jack Hegarty) find ourselves out on the main road, guiding children safely across from Gannon’s car park, and trying to organise parking for the many cars that are arriving. The news had broken this week that the age limit for entrance to the Guards has gone up to 50 (which used to be the retirement age) but, after our four and a half hours on duty at the very busy corner, myself and Jack decided we aren’t going to apply to join the force. You would need eyes in the back of your head to keep track of all the children and vehi-

cles, and being a traffic cop isn’t all that easy. The other factor in our decision not to apply was the fact that we are both a bit along with 20 years past the new entry age, so that might also disqualify us. Anyway, I am delighted to say that the event went off without a hitch, and so many people complimented the club on organising it so well that myself and Jack and all the other helpers felt good about a job well done. However, next time we will make sandwiches or serve teas, but keep us away from a very busy road. *Talking of roads, we are always being warned about the dangers out there on every road, from the humblest by-road to the busy motorways, and if ever the truth of those words was proven it certainly was around here in the last week or so. At least six car crashes have taken place in this area during that period, but thankfully, apart from a bit of material damage – and some bruised pride – there were no injuries reported. Please slow down, stay vigilant, and keep yourself and other road users safe.

level, but this doesn’t feel that way at all. If ever a team gave us reason to be proud of them, and to be grateful for all they have done to raise the spirits of a dejected country, this team did. Eamonn Sweeney said it all in today’s Independent. He said he is not disappointed in this Irish team, but he is disappointed for them, and I couldn’t have said it better myself (if I could, I would have). Anyway, the dream is over for another four years, but I can truly say our Irish team gave everything for the cause, and should have our everlasting gratitude.

More turf tales…

It’s now Monday evening as I write, and if you didn’t know it was the 16th of October, you would be forgiven for thinking that it was a midsummer’s day – such was the beautiful, sunny day we have had. If you had happened to see me, you would have had another reason for thinking it was summertime, as I spent most of the day in the bog. Everyone knows that for those of us who had our turf cut a bit late, it was a very challenging year, and you could count the number of dry, fine days on the fingers of one hand. Some of our turf was footed four times, and even though we got part of it home a few weeks ago, there was still a fair bit left in the bog. Tonight it’s almost all home, with the remaining wet sods up on a pallet, where they will stay until God knows when! October may be a bit late for working in the bog, but some years ago two of my brothers were putting their very wet turf up on pallets in the month of November. So intrigued by this unusual sight was a bus-load of passing Welsh tourists, that they stopped to ask our lads if they could take their pictures! Needless to say the lads obliged, but exactly where the pictures appeared no one knows. It is possible the two boys could be pin-ups over in Wales, although I doubt it! Anyway, 90% of our turf is in the shed, so it does prove it’s never too late – and that one should never give up hope of saving it.

And finally…

Action from the Aviva Mini Rugby Festival which was held at Creggs RFC on Saturday, 14th of October, which involved Girls U-12s and Boys U-10s. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Finally for this week, the countdown is on for the Creggs Harvest Festival. As usual, there is an abundance of events to look forward to. Look out for the details elsewhere in the paper, and you will definitely find something that you want to go to!

for now ’Til next week, bye

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Happy 10th anniversary to Roscommon Solstice Choir

IN HARMONY One Choir… ten memorable years …

A 12-page commemorative supplement celebrating the 10th anniversary of Roscommon Solstice Choir

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Members of the Roscommon Solstice Choir Committee pictured in Fourmilehouse recently. Back row, left to right: PJ Davis, Bernie Condron, Mary Egan, Patricia Rogers, Liam Byrne, Kristen Kelly, Catherine Murray, Jeanette Foley, James Hoban. Front row, left to right: Carol Kelly, Siobhan Menton, Eimear Reynolds, Andrew Reynolds, Marie Lough, Margaret Treacy. Photo: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Roscommon Solstice Choir, the voluntary, community-based choir that was formed in 2013, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The choir, which currently has about 100 volunteer members, is run under the musical directorship of Rooskey siblings Eimear and Andrew Reynolds, both of whom are well-known names on the music circuit. The Solstice Choir aims to provide an outlet for people to come together in harmony to sing, to socialise and to raise money for chari-

table causes. Another of the choir’s primary aims over the years has been to provide free concerts of hope and inspiration, available to everyone, and to offer people who could do so an opportunity to donate to charity. This much-appreciated theme has continued in the choir’s concerts over the course of their first decade in existence. Membership is open to everyone, irrespective of class, creed, ability, or gender, with no auditions required and no musical expectation set. All that is needed is a passion for music and a good sense of humour!

In addition to the singers, there are many volunteers who work in various ways to ensure that concerts run smoothly and that much-needed funds are raised. The choir is a true community undertaking. Fundraising and providing charities with an opportunity to raise money at the choir’s events has always been a huge focus for Roscommon Solstice Choir. Over the last ten years, the choir has made a significant impact in and on the local community – and beyond – through its fundraising efforts. The choir has raised an enormous amount of money for various charitable causes and local initiatives

since its inception, and continues to keep fundraising a priority focus to this day. Each year, Roscommon Solstice Choir performs two charity programmes – Spring/Summer and Christmas – with several concerts taking place over the course of both programmes. This year, in celebration of the Choir’s 10th anniversary, a very busy schedule is planned, with four eagerly-anticipated concerts set to be performed on December 3rd, 8th, 10th, and 17th. For more information on these upcoming concerts, or to learn more about Roscommon Solstice Choir, visit the choir’s Facebook page.

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Members of Roscommon Solstice Choir pictured earlier this month hard at practice for the upcoming season! Photo: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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Happy 10th anniversary to Roscommon Solstice Choir

Special 10th anniversary Concert next month Roscommon Solstice Choir will commemorate this year’s milestone with a 10th Anniversary Concert on Friday, November

3rd, in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon. Tickets (priced at €10) are available from gr8events. ie/roscommonsolstic-

echoir. Be sure to come out and support the voluntary, community based-choir and enjoy a wonderful night’s entertainment!

Committee members 2023 John F. Hanley (Chairperson) Marie Lough (Vice Chairperson) Jeanette Foley (Secretary) Kirsten Kelly (Asst. Secretary) Nathalie Wolde (Treasurer) Jimmy Hoban (PRO) Liam Byrne (Asst. PRO, social media) Catherine Murray (Client Liaison Officer) Siobhan Menton (Finance sub-committee) Marna Regan (Finance sub-committee) Mary Egan (Front of house manager) Margaret Treacy Carol Kelly Patricia Rogers Ger Glennon John F Hanley, Chairperson of Roscommon PJ Davis Solstice Choir. *While this is the current (2023) list of elected committee members, we also wish to acknowledge all those who have served the choir over the past decade as elected officers and to gratefully commend their enormous contribution to everything that we have achieved.

Members of Roscommon Solstice Choir pictured earlier this month hard at practice for the upcoming season! Photo: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Get your tickets now for Solstice Choir’s Christmas concerts! As part of this year’s Christmas Programme, Roscommon Solstice Choir are holding a series of concerts this December, in aid of a variety of worthy causes. The first Christmas concert will be held on December 3rd in St Patrick’s

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raised an enormous amount of money for various causes, with charitable giving being one of the choir’s main focuses. The group has also produced several CDs to raise money for different causes, including one in 2014 for suicide prevention, a Christmas CD in 2016, and a Hospice charity CD with Johnny Carroll in 2020. Over the years, the choir has gone from strength to strength, and this success has extended far beyond Roscommon. Not only have the group performed all around Ireland, but they’ve also had the opportunity to perform overseas, travelling to London in 2016 for a charity concert and to New York in

awards and nominations in the past decade. These include recognition for the Pride of Place Awards, being a shortlisted finalist in the 2017 Roscommon Volunteer Awards, winning silver in the All-Ireland Community and Council Awards, being runners-up in the Cathaoirleach’s Creative Citizenship Awards, and being honoured in the Roscommon Volunteer Awards. The group has also made several TV appearances. Following their success in the Epic Awards in 2017, members of the group made an appearance on the BBC 1 Breakfast Show, and additionally, a number of the group’s performances have been broadcast on Irish TV.

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“We are all so proud of you. What ambassadors for all that is good in the human spirit. You are an exceptional group of people and I hope we can meet again on home soil”

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-Monsignor Kevin Flanagan, New Jersey-based priest, speaking on the occasion of the choir’s visit there in March 2018

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Carrowcrin, Roscommon I joined at the very beginning. I’d describe myself as a ‘middle of the road’ singer, but I went along because it was happening in Fourmilehouse and two or three friends were going. All I can say is it has been a fascinating experience! The camaraderie is something else… everyone looks out for everyone. We have the banter, but when you have to be serious, you’re serious! What I find is that so many members of the choir say it’s a social outlet… some people might be leaving issues behind, some people live alone. So if someone is in need of a lift, there is always someone there to help. We have great fun, but when we have a concert to

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I joined the choir nine years ago and from the very beginning I had a great feeling! We rehearse in Fourmilehouse on Sunday nights, and while a love of singing brought us together, it’s also very much about making friends and having good times. I’ve made a lot of good friends. Members of the choir are always there for one another. Really, being in the choir is great from a social point of view! When I look back, two concerts stand out for me over the years. When we performed for the homeless in Acton in London, that was a very rewarding experience, and a lot of money was raised for that cause. The feedback was so positive on that occasion. Then, when we performed in Blacksod, in memory of the four people who lost their lives in the Rescue 116 mission, that was very rewarding and emotional. I was asked to make a wreath on that occasion, and I laid it on the lighthouse helipad. We all got so much out of that occasion, as I know the families of those who died did. I’m so glad I joined the choir. I remember, I was having coffee with a few ladies, and they asked if I’d be interested. So I went along! Everyone in the choir is lovely, and it’s great company for people, especially for anyone who lives alone, as I do. We’ve travelled a good part of the world, and had great times. I look forward to us meeting up every Sunday night.

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I’ve been a member from the beginning. I’m a choir director myself, and I teach and play guitar, so obviously the interest is there! But I must say that for me personally, a huge benefit of being in the choir has been the support of people. We’ve gone through a lot of family loss, with the loss of my daughter, sister and brother. A lot of people in the choir have (experienced loss)… so the support is great. We’re not bosom buddies, we don’t go for coffee and so on, but we’re together once a week, so we’re like a family. The fact that the concerts are for charity is also so satisfying, in that what we do benefits so many people. It also benefits ourselves. Everyone gets something from being involved. Being involved at Blacksod (in memory of the four members of the Irish Coast Guard who died in a rescue mission) was huge for us. It was emotional. We gave a lot to that event, and we received a lot in return. Eimear and Andrew (musical directors) are just fantastic. They keep a hold of all of us! It’s hard work… they put us through our paces! When you get to practice in Fourmilehouse, you forget your worries, and put everything behind you. Being in the choir means a huge amount.

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The choir started in February 2013. I joined in September of that year, after I retired, so I have been with the choir for the ten years. At the time I had just retired as a health care assistant, and in the course of that work I had been doing activities with the patients, including singing with them, which they enjoyed! I was also a member of the Clooneycolgan Choir, so I had a strong interest in singing. I also got involved with the Songbirds initiative (with Cathy Jordan) at Roscommon Arts Centre, and a few of ATHLONE ROAD, ROSCOMMON us also formed ‘The Nightingales’ (another singing group), so one thing led to another! www.hannonshotel.com hannonshotel@gmail.com; Members of Roscommon Solstice Choir pictured earlier this month hard at practice for the I absolutely love the Solstice Choir. We went to upcoming season! Photo: Michelle Hughes Walsh London, we went to New York too. It’s very, very enjoyable. I have made lots of friends. The feedback from audiences has also been an inspiration. Now we have a busy schedule ahead, with the 10th anniversary concert on the 3rd of November, followed by the Christmas Programme of concerts. Looking back, it’s been a great ten years. Honestly, I can’t tell you how much I’ve got from being a member of the Roscommon Solstice Choir.

James McDermott Scramogue I find being a member of the Roscommon Solstice Choir very enjoyable. Socially, it’s been a great experience, but it’s also nice to be singing! The fact that we are raising money for charities and supporting good causes is great too. I’ve had the honour of singing solo on a few occasions over the years too, which was nice. Meeting new people and making new friends is such a rewarding part of it all. Our trips to London and America were highlights of the decade, I found America especially memorable. As it was a short enough visit it was very tiring, but very enjoyable too. There is a lot of work involved in hosting the concerts, so everyone who helps in any way deserves to be acknowledged. All I can say in conclusion is that it’s so nice to be involved, from the social side, from the singing point of view, and because so many charities benefit. It’s been a great ten years, and if anything, it’s going from strength to strength!

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Some milestones over the years… 2013 Roscommon Solstice Choir was founded in February 2013, the brainchild of Marie Gillooly, with assistance from Ita Kelly, manager of Kilbride Community Centre.

2013 The very first concerts performed by the Roscommon Solstice Choir – on its formation in 2013 – were in Ballaghaderreen, Boyle and Roscommon. They performed on June 16th in St Joseph’s Hall, Boyle; on June 21st, 2013 in St Nathy’s Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen; and on June 23rd in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon. An immediate rapport with audiences was evident.

2016 In February 2016, the choir performed in London for Acton Homeless Concern (a drop-in day centre for homeless people). That concert raised over £5000stg (€6250).

2016 In 2016, Roscommon Solstice Choir took part in a joint venture with Roscommon Drama Group as part of centenary events. ‘A Nation Once Again’ was performed to sold-out audiences in May of that year.

2017 In April 2017, members of the choir attended a wreath-laying ceremony and concert in Blacksod, Co. Mayo in memory of the four members of the Irish Coast Guard (call sign Rescue 116) who died while supporting a rescue operation on March 14th that year.

2017 In 2017, Roscommon Solstice Choir was honoured with the People’s Choice Award in the Voluntary Arts sponsored by Epic Awards. The presentation took place in Gateshead on the 19th of March.

2017 The Roscommon Solstice Choir members were honoured (for commitment to their community) in a Civic Reception which was hosted by Roscommon County Council.

2018 The choir made a memorable trip to New York in March of 2018. They performed two concerts, and also took part in two St Patrick’s Day parades, namely in Newark, New Jersey (on the 16th of March) and the main New York parade on St Patrick’s Day itself, with choir members singing as they marched along Fifth Avenue.

2019 In July 2019, the choir travelled to Maastricht in The Netherlands to attend a concert by the renowned violinist and conductor, André Rieu.

2022 In 2022, Roscommon Solstice Choir performed at a concert in Galway Cathedral, alongside renowned Roscommon-born musician Johnny Carroll. ‘A Night of Music for Galway Hospice’ raised almost €29,000 on the night. The choir also recorded ‘Whispering Hope’ with Johnny.

A thank you from the Roscommon Solstice Choir The continuing success of a choir like ours depends on a number of factors, but first and foremost among them is the support given to us by our local press and media. For this reason we want to say ‘Mile Buiochas’ to all who have taken every opportunity to publicise our activities over the years. We also wish to acknowledge all the musicians and

singers, organisations and charities, members of our technical crew (Nugent

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PAUL HEALY spoke to Roscommon Solstice Choir founding member MARIE GILLOOLY about how it all began… The year was 2013, and a certain mood was prevailing. The Government of the day, through the local authority system, was promoting ‘The

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Left to right: Eimear Reynolds, Musical Director; Marie Gillooly, founder of Roscommon Solstice Choir; Andrew Reynolds, Musical Director. Photo: Michelle Hughes Walsh

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ran her idea by some friends, and soon a plan was being hatched. Both Ita Kelly (manager of Fourmilehouse Community Centre) and Mary Egan were enthusiastically supportive from the beginning. Initially, the extent of Marie’s ambition was to assemble a Roscommon Summer Solstice Choir, which would perform three free concerts in that ‘Gathering’ year. Any donations received would go to local charities. The intention was that the choir would be inclusive of all members of the community, and the concerts would be aimed at locals and tourists alike, mindful of the influx of visitors to County Roscommon that year. Marie Gillooly: “We put notices in the newspapers inviting people to come to a meeting in Fourmilehouse on the 24th of February 2013. We also spread the word amongst local choirs. Over 50 people attended that first

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meeting, and we were up and running!” Conscious of the need for a Musical Director, Marie met with Andrew and Eimear Reynolds, both of whom agreed to become involved, in what was a huge boost to the project. Eugene Murphy agreed to perform as Master of Ceremonies. Marie pays tribute to the great dedication of Andrew, Eimear and Eugene in the years since. There was much work to be done. Rehearsals began within days of that first meeting, as did a fundraising drive, the latter to address the costs involved in setting up and delivering the planned concerts. Those three Solstice concerts were held in Boyle (16th of June), Ballaghaderreen (21st of June) and Roscommon (23rd of June). It was meant to be three concerts only, a one-summer musical journey prompted by the Gathering initiative. Looking back on those memorable early concerts, Marie Gillooly explains how a temporary “good news story” evolved into a decade-long journey of joy. “We were overwhelmed by the public response to those three concerts in 2013. After the concert in the Sacred Heart Church in Roscommon, we all met in Vita House (that night). I remember Andrew (Reynolds) saying ‘what if we do this permanently?’ We knew that the only way we could do that

was by setting up a committee, which we did”. Moving the choir to a permanent footing was a big undertaking, but the enjoyment experienced by the choir members – and the positive feedback from the public – meant this could be no one-summer wonder. Soon, the (now renamed) Roscommon Solstice Choir was performing up to 15 concerts a year. At a minimum, the choir tends to perform four to six concerts in the summer, and a further six or so around Christmas. Concerts are held for a variety of causes in and around County Roscommon, but the choir also performs throughout Ireland, and abroad too. The voluntary members are of all ages, and from different parts of the county, this community choir often consisting of up to 100 members. All involved agree that it is a great social outlet for members, as well as an opportunity to indulge their collective love of music. Marie says: “When we’re preparing for the summer concerts, and later for the Christmas ones, we practice on Sunday nights in Fourmilehouse, and twice a week as we get closer to a concert. We have great craic. It’s a social outlet, and a support for people. The camaraderie is brilliant. We’ve been to London, to America, all over Ireland”. Marie pays warm tribute to the

role of their Musical Directors. “I must acknowledge Eimear and Andrew Reynolds for their continued and unwavering commitment and dedication over the years. Their hard work, imagination, creativity, and innovation have seen the choir reach new heights of success, both at home and abroad. Every performance is original and fresh, driving community and audience engagement”. I asked Marie, who served as the first chairperson of the committee, how she feels about the impact of the choir, ten years on. She pauses. “That’s an interesting question. It’s been an emotional experience. The choir has achieved an awful lot. The amount of funding raised for charities has been huge, so you do feel you are making a difference. We always try to celebrate Roscommon too. The people partaking in the choir are giving a lot, and also getting a huge amount out of it. There is a great sense of achievement. We feel we have represented our county with pride and honour. “For choir members, it’s about a love of singing and music, but it’s also a great social outlet for us, and strong friendships have been formed. It has been such a positive and uplifting part of our lives, and the fact that Roscommon people have been so supportive of us is an important contributor to that”.

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the years, stating: “Eugene has endeared himself to our members and audiences with his banter and ready wit, which have played no small part in the overall success of our concerts”.

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Fun-filled weekend (October 27-30) in store at Creggs Harvest Festival Creggs Harvest Festival, running from October 27th to 30th, promises to be a fun-filled weekend for all the family, with a variety of events, including style night, craft show, dog show, the Bard of Connacht event, and a concert featuring Eleanor Shanley and Mike Hanrahan. Friday The annual Festival gets underway on the Friday evening with a quiz for National School children in the Heritage Centre at 6 pm. This is always a fun-filled event for local children, with question master Seamus Ward on hand to deliver rounds of questions. Later that evening there is a quiz at 8 pm in O’Roarke’s Bar. The cost for a team of four is €40. The event will be finished by 10.30 pm, as then, The Boogiemen take to the stage! A highlight of Friday night

is the Style Night, with style advice and tips from Maria Carton. The event is taking place in Creggs NS and begins with a reception at 7.30 pm. Caroline Canny (Manager of Carraig Donn, Westport) has kindly agreed to provide goodie bags to all present, and the ladies of the region are already looking forward to a wonderful night out. Tickets for this event are €20 and are available from O’Rourke’s Spar. Saturday Saturday begins with a GAA Skills competition at the GAA pitch at 2 pm, which is being organised by Eugene Hanley. Children from Creggs and further afield are already looking forward to this event and testing their GAA skills. This will be followed by the Mountain v the Valley football match at 3.30 pm, which is always the subject of great rivalry and anticipation. We are look-

ing forward to some stars of yesteryear making their appearance on the field on Saturday afternoon. Creggs is synonymous with rugby in the region, and will be a great place to watch the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday night, with watch parties in local pubs. Both Roarke’s and Gannon’s promise to be memorable places to watch the final. Sunday Sunday gets underway with a Children’s Fancy Dress Parade from Gannon’s Car Park to the Wildlife Park, where there will be some Halloween fun and games. Make sure to have you Fancy Dress ready for Sunday at 12.15 pm for this parade. Crafters from all over the midlands and west will gather in Creggs NS on Sunday for the annual craft fair. It’s important to support local crafters by

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and this timed 5k Run will be an enjoyable event for all the family, starting and ending at the Heritage Centre in Creggs. The Bard of Connacht event takes place throughout the afternoon in Creggs NS. A newly-organised competition for Transition Year students from the region will take place at 2.30 pm and the Senior Bard competition takes place at 5 pm. The Festival comes to a close with the annual Children’s Halloween Disco in Kilbegnet Hall from 6 pm to 8 pm, where children from the region can enjoy a fun disco in the spooky spirit of Halloween.

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21 classes on offer at Dog Show With 21 classes to choose from, there’s no excuse not to pamper your pooch and present them looking their best at Creggs Dog Show, which takes place on Bank Holiday Sunday, October 29th, at Creggs NS. Organised annually as part of Creggs Harvest Festival, this show has grown in popularity in recent years and now has entries from all

over the west and midlands and many visitors who have the Creggs Show pencilled into their annual diary. Entries are taken from 12 noon and classes start at 1 pm. There are classes for puppies, pointers, setters, sheepdogs, hounds, retrievers, Labradors and spaniels. Working dogs, utility dogs, terriers and Jack Russells also have their very own

classes. Toy dogs, Pomeranians and dogs of mixed ancestry also feature in this show. Handling is an important element of dog ownership and there are prizes for the dog handled by a child under ten, and dog handled by a lady and a gent. The concluding classes are ‘Dog I’d like to Take Home’, ‘Dog in Fancy Dress’ and the Champion

and Reserve Champion of the Show. There are prizes for each class and the Show Champions receive the Dan Callaghan Cup and the Marie Mullen Memorial Trophy. Entry is €5 per class and there is a craft fair and bake sale in the adjacent school hall, so there’s lots to see and do in Creggs on Sunday afternoon, October 29th.

Stepping out in style! The ladies of Creggs and surrounding areas will be stepping out in style for the remainder of 2023 and beyond, having benefitted from style advice from professional stylist Maria Carton, right, at an event in Creggs on Friday, October 27th. The event is organised as part of Creggs Harvest Festival and has really caught the imagination of the local style aficionados, who are getting their Bank Holiday Weekend off to a stylish start! It gets underway with a reception at 7.30 pm in Creggs NS while the style event will begin at 8 pm sharp. Castlecoote native Maria has 30 years’ experience in fashion retail management. She has worked with high-end fashion retailers such as Brown Thomas, Armani, Jaeger, and Selfridges. Maria changed career in 2019 to become a fashion advisor

and relishes her new role helping women find their own style. The Creggs event was due to take part in the local heritage centre but had to be moved to a larger venue due to the interest from local ladies – and no doubt some stylish gents also! The event is made even more enticing by the availability of goodie bags (a musthave at any style event worth going to these days) courtesy of Carraig Donn, Westport. Thanks to local woman Caroline Canny, Manager of Carraig Donn, Westport, for coming on board and supporting this local style event. Tickets, priced €20, are on sale in O’Roarke’s shop. Why not get the girls together for a stylish start to your Bank Holiday Weekend – and we’ll see you in Creggs on the 27th!

Music and fun during annual Harvest Festival

O’Roarke’s Bar has a full schedule of events planned for the Creggs Harvest Festival weekend, with music Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. On Friday night, The Boogiemen will take to the floor in Roarke’s, and they are always a very popular attraction with young and old. No doubt a few stylish ladies from the fashion night in the school hall may make an appearance, and of course, a quiz is also being held at 8 pm. Saturday sees local man Shaun Donoghue play in his local, which promises to be a fun and lively night. Shaun will have a hard act to follow as the Rugby World Cup final takes place at 8 pm on Saturday evening, and of course the footballers from either the Mountain or the Valley will be celebrating a

famous win as that match takes place at 3.30 pm on Saturday. On Sunday night, David McCormack will play in Roarke’s, and a bit earlier, at 8 pm, Eleanor McEvoy and Mike Hanrahan will play a concert in the Heritage Centre, so no doubt a few concert-goers will opt to continue their musical evening in the village with a trip to Roarke’s.

Exciting times at Gannon’s Bar Gannon’s Bar will be a hive of activity in Creggs during the Creggs Harvest Festival, which runs from Friday, October 27th, to Monday, October 30th. These are exciting times at Gannon’s, with daily breakfast launched from Friday, October 27th. There will also be midweek lunch

specials, so watch out for those. Gannon’s has established a very successful pool team and will have a home game on Friday night, October 27th. The following night, Saturday, Strings ‘n’ Things will play from 10.30 pm until close. They have proved hugely popular during recent appearances in Gannon’s. There will also be drinks promotions and bar food on the night. Gannon’s will also be a fun place to watch the Rugby World Cup final at 8 pm and there will be celebrations following the earlier playing of the Mountain v the Valley game at the Creggs GAA pitch. On Sunday evening, Jason Travers will play from 7.30 to 10 pm and no doubt that will be a lively and fun event.

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Eleanor Shanley and Mike Hanrahan in Creggs Concert Eleanor Shanley and Mike Hanrahan will play a concert in Creggs on Sunday, October 29th, as part of Creggs Harvest Festival. The Sunday night concert takes place in the intimate surroundings of Creggs Historical Centre. With a career spanning over 30 years, Eleanor Shanley is one of the most-loved singers in folk music. Whether as a soloist, or collaborating with De Danann, or her time collaborating with the late Ronnie Drew, her distinctive voice is full of natural lyrical emotion. Eleanor has been at the top of her profession since her first appear-

ance with De Danann in 1990. She has worked with many great musicians, including Christy Moore, and also recorded with The Dubliners, Sharon Shannon, Donal Lunny, U2 and Ronnie Drew, with whom she recorded two albums, A Couple More Years and El Amor De Mi Vida. On October 29th she will perform with Clare native Mike Hanrahan, whose professional career began in 1977 when he started performing with Maura O’Connell in a duo called Tumbleweed. In 1979 he worked with Stockton’s Wing on their ‘Take a Chance’

album, the title of which was taken from one of Mike’s songs. The 1980s saw him perform throughout Europe and beyond with Stockton’s Wing. He left the group in 1994 and pursued a solo tour, including in the UK with Finbar Furey. His first solo album ‘Someone Like You’ was released in 1995, and in 1997 he began to perform with Ronnie Drew on his one-man show ‘Ronnie I hardly knew ya’. He spent a number of years as the Musical Director for Ronnie Drew and Eleanor Shanley as they collaborated and toured Ireland and Europe.

In the years following the death of Ronnie Drew in 2008, Mike found a new flair in the culinary world and became head chef at a restaurant in Cork. He was drawn back to music through a number of Stockton’s Wing reunions and started touring again in 2016. Tickets priced €20 are on sale in Roarke’s Spar in Creggs. Doors open at 8 pm. The show starts at 8.30 pm. The event is organised as part of Creggs Harvest Festival with thanks to the support of Kilbegnet Historical Society and Galway County Council.

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The best of local craftwork will be on display in Creggs during the annual Harvest Festival. The annual Craft Fair in Creggs takes place on Sunday afternoon, October 29th, from noon to 5 pm, and you are invited to come along and see what our local crafters are producing and support them in their work. It’s an ideal time to start your Christmas shopping while also supporting these local businesses. Michele Lambert of Flutterby Crafts, based in Creggs, is organising the Craft Fair and has enlisted the help of crafters from all across the west and Midlands to make sure that the event has an array of craft offerings. The Irish Crochet Pixie will be on hand with some high quality crochet work, and those who enjoy wood turning will love the work of Paul the Wood Turner, which will be on display in the school hall in Creggs NS. Caroline and Michael produce aprons, soft toys and wooden toys and their stall will be well worth a visit. Helen Feeney produces soy candles in tea cups and these candles would make a lovely present for someone in your life. Sarah will be selling jewellery, acrylic and fragrances, while Izzy offers antique jewellery and plants. Local pupil Elva from Creggs NS will

have a sweet stand and this stand is well worth a visit and some local support for her great work. Elva is a very artistic pupil and her stand is always a sea of colour and fun. Ray the Mindful Crafter will display gems, crafts and scents while Sliabh Bawn Creations will offer art and macrame. Goose fat from Barlow’s Organic Farm in Glinsk will be on sale and Arlene will display for sale a range of aloe vera products. Robbie from Wood Gecko always has an interesting display and if you love wood products, this stand is well worth a visit. There will also be wreaths, toy show boxes and much more on sale on the afternoon and it’s a perfect time to get stocked up on these essentials. Don’t forget to also pay a visit to Michele in her Flutterby Crafts stall. Michele is responsible for the success of the fair over many years. Her stand will feature plaques, Christmas decorations, Fairy Doors and accessories. Now is a good time to think about getting a wall plaque made for a child’s bedroom door or bedroom, and Michele is the person to talk to if you want something bespoke that reflects the individuality of the child or adult in your life.

Bake Sale If you’re feeling peckish on Sunday, don’t fret – because Creggs Tidy Towns will have a bake sale on Sunday morning from 12 to 2 pm. If you wish to support Creggs Tidy Towns you can always get busy baking on Sunday morning and drop some bakery goods into the school in advance of 12 noon. There is always a wide variety of tempting freshly-baked foods and what better way to start off you bank holiday Sunday! Entry to the Craft Fair is free and many visitors to the Craft Fair also take the opportunity to enjoy the annual Creggs Dog Show, which takes place to the rear of the school on Sunday afternoon – and also to enjoy the accessible Creggs Wildlife Garden which is adjacent to the school. Please come along to the Craft Fair and make sure to buy something while you’re there and support our local craft workers. Each and every purchase made is important to these fledgling local businesses and is more appreciated than all the purchases you’ll every make in a multinational store. So come along to the Creggs Craft Fair in Creggs NS School Hall on the Bank Holiday Sunday afternoon from 12-5 pm. Entry is free and you’re sure to be delighted by the quality and range of craftwork on offer.

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River Habitat Assessments to take place on Galway/Roscommon border Those of you who attended the public meeting in Ballymoe last year will know that the Waters of LIFE is an EU-funded project which aims to contribute towards the protection and restoration of Ireland’s healthiest rivers. As part of the project, a comprehensive assessment of the river is being carried out as a first step in the Islands Demonstration Catchment (Galway/ Roscommon border), to inform the measures and results which will be funded under the scheme. Part of this will involve assessing the existing river habitat at a number of locations in the catchment.

Over a two-week period, extending from October 23rd to November 3rd, a scientist from CBEC plans to walk stretches of river in the DEDs listed below to assess the river habitat. This work will just involve a visual inspection of a range of river features. If you are a landowner in one of these areas, we would be grateful if you could facilitate this work. For further information, please contact the project team on 085 8549035 or email info@watersoflife.ie. The DEDs where river surveys are planned are Ballinastack, Ballymoe, Island, Kilcroan, Toberroe, Ballinlough, and Loughanboy.

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Friday, 20th October at 11 a.m.

Special Sale of Bullocks 140 pens of Bullocks on offer Also Dry Cows and Heifers -------------------------Friday, 27th October at 11 a.m.

Special Sale of Heifers

Including Special Breeding Heifer Sale Also Dry Cows and Bullocks Bookings accepted until Monday, 23rd October at 5 p.m. -------------------------Tuesday, 24th October at 4 p.m.

Sale of Weanlings Bookings accepted until Thursday, 19th October at 5 p.m. *********** Also Special Entry of 45 Excellent Quality In-Calf Heifers Lim X & Sim X All Heifers calving down 30 to 36 months old In-calf to Pedigree Limousin Bull Calving from 1st Nov onwards -with some calving in Springtime All Heifers vaccinated for Lepto and IBR Some Heifers with 4 & 5 stars Scanning dates available at the sale --------------------------

Lambs & Cast Ewes Each Wednesday at 11 a.m.

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Vendeen In-Lamb Sale Sale at 11 a.m. --------------------Saturday, 28th October

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Maeve Dineen joining Darragh McCullough and Ella McSweeney presenting RTE’s ‘Ear to the Ground’ series.

Ear to the Ground returns – for 31st season! RTÉ’s popular farming and rural affairs programme, Ear to the Ground, is back for its groundbreaking 31st season on Thursday, 2nd of November at 7 pm on RTÉ One (repeated on Sundays at 1.10 pm). In a press statement, the programme makers outline how they will continue to explore the issues, challenges and opportunities facing Irish farmers and rural dwellers. Presenter Helen Carroll is taking a temporary break from the series but it’s a case of back to the future with former presenter Maeve Dineen joining Darragh

McCullough and Ella McSweeney to navigate the ever-changing landscape of rural Ireland. “Amongst content to look forward to this season, we ask if Ireland’s farmers are ready to establish a new political party? “Ear to The Ground conducts a moth survey to gauge the health of our moth population. We meet a dairy farmer struggling to come to terms with a positive TB test in his herd and – from Monterey to Dunmanway – we visit a Mexican farmer living in West Cork!”

There were over 800 lots presented for sale on Thursday last, October 12th. The store heifer ring noticed the biggest increase in numbers but trade remained strong with excellent demand for the quality stores on offer. Top store heifers made up to €3.81 a kilo with heavier lots topping out at €1880. The weanling trade also reported strong demand with bulls making up to €4.15 a kilo while the heifers peaked at €4.12 a kilo. Breeding stock and runners reported good clearances while the dry cow trade remained unchanged with more store cows being presented for sale. Heifers, sample prices: Lm 420kgs €1340, Ch 415kgs €1380, Sim 405kgs €1230, Lm 490kgs €1870, Ch 455kgs €1580, Lm 490kgs €1510, Lm 605kgs €1880, Lm 640kgs €1850, and Ch 610kgs €1760. Dry cows, sample prices: Her 845kgs €1960, Lm 745kgs €1900, Lm 800kgs €1880, Lm 700kgs €1830, Lm 785kgs €1790, Fr485kgs €900, Fr 430kgs €770, and AA 745kgs €1630. Cows with calves at foot made from €1330 to €2230, springers made from €1210 to €1900, and calves/runners made from €250 to €950 for continental lots. Weanling bulls, sample prices: Ch 195kgs €700, Ch 160kgs €500, Ch 290kgs €1100, Ch 295kgs €1070, Lm 280kgs €1030, Ch 415kgs €1590, Ch 380kgs €1580, Lm 405kgs €1560, BBx 385kgs €1480, and Lm 405kgs €1470. Weanling heifers, sample prices: Chx 275kgs €1090, Ch 240kgs €990, Ch 290kgs €930, Sim 274kgs €920, Ch 350kgs €1260, Ch 320kgs €1250, Ch 305kgs €1110, and Ch 420kgs €1450. Over 300 bullocks presented for sale on Monday, October 9th, with quality stores making up to €3.47 a kilo while heavier lots made up to €2390 and an excellent clearance took place. Sample prices: Ch 475kgs €1650 Lm 475kgs €1610 Ch 470kgs €1550 Ch 530kgs €1650 Ch 510kgs €1600 AA 540kgs €1560 Ch 550kgs €1820 Ch 640kgs €2030 Ch 605kgs €2000 Ch 925kgs €2390 Ch 680kgs €2030. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart on Thursday, October 19th, when we hold our sale of heifers, cows, calves, runners and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am.

Roscommon MART WATCH There was a very large entry of stock at last Friday’s Special Heifer Sale with over 500 on offer. Heifers fetched an average of €2.80 per kilo up to €3.74 per kilo. Dry cows made an average of €2.06 per kilo up to €2.78 per kilo. There was a large entry of top quality weanlings on offer at the sale held on Tuesday evening last with a very strong trade for both bulls and heifers. Bull weanlings fetched from an average of €3.07 per kilo up to €4.13 per kilo, while heifer weanlings made from an average of €2.90 per kilo up to €4.32. There were also 40 in-calf heifers and these were met with

a very brisk trade and a top price of €2500 on the night. There was a very good attendance of customers ringside during both sales, with online buyers also active. Finally, there was a similar number of sheep on offer at the weekly Sale of Lambs and Cast Ewes. Prices for finished lambs made up to €147. The tops for stag ewes fetched €145. Please note all sheep must be tagged with a full yellow EID tag set. Next Sale of Lambs and cast ewes is next Wednesday, October 25th at 11 am. Yard opens at 8 am. All stock must be penned by 10 am. Sale can be viewed live on www. livestock-live.com.

Sample prices for dry cows: BBX 740 kg €2,060, SIX 595 kg €1,570, Lim X 750 kg €1,780, Lim X 700 kg €1,640, Lim X 630 kg €1,600, Char X 645 kg €1,600, Char X 825 kg €1,980, BBX 800 kg €1,940, Char X 780 kg €1,880. Heifers: BBX 605 kg €2,260, Char X 510 kg €1,900, Lim X 500 kg €1,750, BBX 550 kg €2,000, Lim X 590 kg €1,960, Lim X 605 kg €1,970, Char X 590 kg €1,930, Char X 575 kg €1,870, Char X 560 kg €1,860, Lim X 555 kg €1,790, Lim X 525 kg €1,780, Char X 490 kg €1,680. Heifer weanlings: Lim X 375 kg €1,620, Char X 245 kg €980, Lim X 385 kg €1,340, Char X 310 kg €1,080, Char X 300 kg €1,000, Char X 280 kg €980.

Bull weanlings: Char X 305 kg €1,260, Char X 425 kg €1,600, Char X 405 kg €1,440, Char X 390 kg €1,440, Char X 395 kg €1,380, Char X 370 kg €1,360, Char X 365 kg €1,320, Lim X 335 kg €1,280. Finished lambs: 53kgs €147, 54.2kgs €146, 51.8kgs €146, 47.3kgs €143, 48.5kgs €140, 49.8kgs €140, 52kgs €138, 49kgs €136, 46.6.kgs €134, 46.6kgs €130, Store lambs: 39.6kgs €116, 37.8kgs €112, 38.4kgs €105, 39kgs €101, 37.4kgs €100, 39kgs €97, 36.3kgs €91, 33.4kgs €80, 34.1kgs €170. Cast ewes: €54 to €145 per lot.

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Pictured are Stuart McNamara (Wexbury Spirits), Aisling Tuck (Naked Bakes), Rachel Byrne (Zingibeer), Giselle Makinde (Cream of the Crop), Kwanghi Chan (EAST by Kwanghi), and Dee Schroeder (Good Brew), who are currently taking part in the Food Works programme. Pic: Chris Bellew, Fennell Photography

Roscommon companies encouraged to apply for Food Works 2024 Are you an early-stage food or drink company interested in scaling your business? Food and drink companies from Roscommon are being encouraged to apply for Food Works 2024, Ireland’s leading accelerator programme for high-potential food, drink, ingredients, food science and technology companies.

Combining the resources of Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland and Teagasc, Food Works has been a fundamental driver of innovation in the food sector in the last decade. Food Works helps to drive scale and enables participants to become investor-ready in order to achieve success in domestic and international mar-

kets. The ten-month programme also provides access to grant funding, buyers, mentors and investors. Successful applicants are supported to get investor-ready by developing a comprehensive business plan focussed on scaling internationally. They also receive customised support from

business advisors, facilitated peer-to-peer learning and may have the opportunity to receive feasibility grant funding of up to €35,000. The closing date for applications for the 2024 programme is 1st of December 2023. Full details and an application form are available at FoodWorksIreland.ie.

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Eoin Kenny, Compliance Team; Lynn Donnelly, Ballinasloe Enterprise Centre; Pat Reidy, XYEA and Joe Glennon, Kickstart Web Design pictured at the WOW Roscommon Business Summit at The Athlone Springs Hotel recently.

Thomas O’Donoghue, Dr. Geraldine McDermott, Dr. Teresa O’Hara, Dr. Alison Sheridan, CIPD; and Bernard Tao Cui pictured at the CIPD Midlands Region event ‘How is AI transforming today’s businesses?’ at TUS Athlone recently. Pic: Padraig Devaney

Val Baynes, ICE Group; Aidan Higgins, Adeo Consulting and Mike McKnight, Intuity Technologies pictured at the WOW Roscommon Business Summit at The Athlone Springs Hotel recently.

Noreen Conway from Platform94 pictured with Annmarie Egan of the GRETB at the WOW Roscommon Business Summit held in the Athlone Springs Hotel recently.

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Elphin won the Nuachleas category in the Roscommon GAA Scór Sinsir Final last Saturday.

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St Dominic’s won the Rince Foirne agus Seit category at last Saturday’s Roscommon GAA Scór Sinsir Final.

Roscommon GAA Scór Sinsir Final 2023

St John’s Community Centre, Lecarrow hosted a wonderful display of local GAA talent on Saturday last, as clubs from all over the county contested the Roscommon Scór Sinsir Final. The first category for decision was the everpopular Tráth na gCeisteanna. At the initial table quiz round, teams from Elphin, Kilglass Gaels, Clann na Gael and Padraig Pearses took part. Kilglass, Elphin and Clann progressed to the stage final round and after a tough battle a young Kilglass Gaels took their first title at senior level for many years. In the Figure Dancing, St Dominic’s gave a graceful display of the 8 Hand Reel to bring the title back to the host club for the first time since 2019. The Amhránaíocht Aonair was a hotly contested affair with nine singers battling it out to be crowned county champion. Paul Munnelly (St Dominic’s), Peadar McCaffrey (Elphin), Oisín Seale (Padraig Pearses), Olivia Bliss (St Dominic’s), and Geraldine Sheeran (Padraig Pearses) all gave strong performances, but it was Sarah Keane who won the title for Elphin with her beautiful rendition of ‘Bríd Óg Ní Mháille’.

Recitation/Storytelling saw Patrick Mullooly entertain the crowd with his delivery of ‘The Wake’, taking a first senior title in many years at this level for St Dominic’s. In doing so, he beat excellent opposition from Tom Costello from Padraig Pearses and Sarah Seery from Clann na nGael. Padraig Pearses were the sole entrants in the Ballad Group competition and their rousing renditions went down a treat with the crowd. In the Novelty Act discipline, Elphin and Padraig Pearses gave fantastic entertainment with two hilarious sketches. In a close contest, Elphin took county honours with their hilarious performance. Padraig Pearses, Clann na nGael and Elphin gave lively renditions of their tunes in the Ceol Uirlise competition. Last year St Ronan’s took this title and went on to represent us at AllIreland level but this year Elphin reigned supreme and carry our hopes onto Connacht. The Set Dancing was another closely contested affair between two clubs synonymous with dancing in Roscommon. Elphin and St Dominic’s rose the energy levels with two

Kilglass Gaels were this year’s Tráth na gCeist winners in the Roscommon GAA Scór Sinsir Final last Saturday.

spirited displays but it was the Knockcroghery club who took the spoils. Thank you to our fantastic MC Thomas Murray, Vice Chairperson of Roscommon GAA County Board and Cathaoirleach, Coiste Náisiúnta Scór. Cian Diffley, Runaí, Coiste Scór Ros Comáin, praised the work being done to promote Scór in Roscommon and commended all the clubs for their efforts. Coiste Scór Ros Comáin wishes to thank St John’s Community Centre and St Dominic’s for their excellent hosting of the event, Ronan Nugent for the amplification, and of course the adjudicators, who travelled from Westmeath. Our County Champions now go forward to represent Roscommon in the Connacht Scór Sinsir Final, which will be held in St Brigid’s Hall, Tubbercurry, on Saturday, October 28th. The Tráth na gCeisteanna will begin at 6 pm and stage events start at 7 o’clock. Well done and thank you to all of our clubs for their wonderful efforts to promote Scór and the best of luck to those who progress to provincial level. Ros Comáin abú!

Elphin were the winners of this year’s Ceol Uirlise competition at last Saturday’s Roscommon GAA Scór Sinsir Final.

Pictured is Sarah Keane (Elphin) who was the Amhránaíocht Aonair winner in the Roscommon GAA Scór Sinsir Final last Saturday.

Padraig Pearses were the Bailéad Ghrúpa winners at last Saturday’s Roscommon GAA Scór Sinsir Final.

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Breathing new life into old worlds at Strokestown Park and Gardens Monster Tractor Run to take place Mid-Roscommon Vintage Club are organising a monster tractor and vintage car run to take place on Bank Holiday weekend, Sunday, 29th of October. Participation in the run is open to vintage cars, vintage tractors and modern tractors. The route for the tractors is as follows: Strokestown to the R368 and through the districts of Carnaska, Ballybeg, Clooncagh, Kilrooskey, Doughill, Curraghroe and Scramogue. The run then returns to Strokestown via the N5. The vintage car route is Strokestown to Longford, then through Newtownforbes to Rooskey and returning to Strokestown via the R371 and N5. The vintage tractor route is a 9km circuit taking in Carnaska, Lismehy, Castlenode, Newtown and Farnbeg. Maps and details will be on display on the morning of the run. More details next week.

Kerrane raises Shannon Callows flooding with Tánaiste in the Dáil Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon/Galway Claire Kerrane has asked the Tánaiste to ensure that Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue provides supports for farmers affected by summer flooding in the Shannon Callows. Raising the issue with the Tánaiste in the Dáil, Deputy Kerrane said, “Once again, farmers and their lands have been absolutely devastated by flooding over the summer months. “Farmers are under huge financial pressure. They face absolute wipe-out. They have no silage, hay or fodder for the winter months. They urgently need support from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The Save our Shannon Organisation has written to the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, three times and still awaits a comprehensive response. I am asking that these farmers be supported by the Department urgently in the short-term. “In the longer term, I am asking for a single agency for the River Shannon to manage it once and for all and that one agency would be responsible for it and accountable. “I, along with colleagues, brought forward legislation nearly three years ago. When our legislation was debated in November 2020, Minister O’Donovan said he wanted to bring forward his own legislation and asked us to give him nine months to do that. “We are nearly three years down the line and there is still no legislation for the management of the River Shannon. This is not good enough. We cannot keep allowing flooding to devastate farmers, homes, and lands over and over again”.

Irish Heritage Trust volunteers at Strokestown Park, County Roscommon, are marking the completion of some exciting heritage projects in the Palladian house and historic walled gardens. These include the garden poetry trail, collection care, academic research, while other projects continue apace, including the grain-growing project and the former pineapple pit. The Irish Heritage Trust’s volunteering programme at Strokestown Park/The National Famine Museum was relaunched in October 2022, following the reopening of the new stateof-the art National Famine Museum and contemporary visitors centre. This redevelopment project was overseen by the Irish Heritage Trust, which cares for the property since 2015. An independent non-profit organisation, the Trust works on the nation’s behalf to conserve, manage, sustainably develop, and interpret built and natural heritage in Ireland. “During the past year, we’re fortunate to have welcomed and worked with over 30 dedicated volunteers of all ages and backgrounds,” said Ciara McCormac (Irish Heritage Trust volunteer co-ordinator at Strokestown Park and The National Famine Museum). “Their fascinating experience and specialist skills, mean that our volunteers are at the heart of these important heritage projects. Alongside staff and conservation specialists,

A Creggs man recently received an award for his research in the area of oral cancer treatment. Brian Maloney was chosen for the award – ‘The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Irish Division Undergraduate Research Prize’ – for his project, titled ‘Nicotinamide N-Methyltransferase (NNMT) is an Anti-Cancer Target in Human Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma’. The presentation to Brian was made by Cristiane de Mata, treasurer of the IADR, at The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Irish Division Annual Meeting, held in Cork.

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Gloria Houlihan from Tulsk, County Roscommon, pictured in the historic glasshouses while donning her volunteer jacket, which carries the Irish Heritage Trust’s intricate heritage heart, the symbol of the non-profit’s new brand identity. Pic: Brian Farrell

they have taken on crucial roles and responsibilities. Thanks to their passion and commitment, some of these projects are now completed,” she continued, adding that others are ongoing. John O’Driscoll (general manager of Strokestown Park and The National Famine Museum) said, “The Irish Heritage Trust provides a sustainable future for Ireland’s past, empowering local communities to conserve, cherish and share our nation’s stories, spaces and special places. “Today we see how the Irish Heritage Trust’s new

visual identity expresses the passion, commitment and vitality that underpins the Trust’s purpose and ambition. “Our vital volunteers are the beating heart of Strokestown Park and we are delighted that their participation embodies the Trust’s values in a meaningful and inclusive way,” continued Mr. O’Driscoll. “On a daily basis, these volunteers are integral to the Irish Heritage Trust’s mission of bringing Ireland’s historic properties to life and sharing the stories of the properties and the people who once lived in them”.

Roscommon Branch Library and the National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI) are teaming up to promote the wide range of accessible options on offer for people who find reading difficult due to sight issues. Roscommon and Castlerea libraries have recently acquired the Rehan i-See CCTV machine, a very useful magnifying tool that can be of benefit to many people. An open morning will take place in Roscommon Library (F42 RP49) on Friday, October 20th from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Library staff and an NCBI Technology Trainer and Community Resource worker will be available on the morning to discuss accessible options and answer questions. Booking is not required. For further information, phone Roscommon Library on 090 6637277.

Hawthorn Drive Residents’ Association meeting

A Residents’ Association meeting for Hawthorn Drive residents will take place at 8 pm on Friday, October 27th in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon. The annual fee of €50 for the maintenance of Hawthorn Drive is now due.

Proposed Strokestown Development Plans available to view

Roscommon County Council has published Part 8 of their planning regulations in relation to the Strokestown Public Realm Enhancement Scheme. Plans and particulars of the proposed development are available for inspection online, at the offices of Roscommon County Council and also in Strokestown Library during library opening hours. Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made in writing to Roscommon County Council on or before 5 pm on the 3rd of November 2023.

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Ten new houses for Athleague Senator Eugene Murphy has been informed by Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien that he is giving approval in principle for ten turnkey houses at The Paddock, Athleague. Senator Murphy welcomed the news, stating that despite some political comments to the contrary, “the Government’s Housing strategy is working a little slowly – but very, very surely”. He added: “We need such developments in our towns and villages so that everyone has a roof over their heads. There are several small housing developments within the county proceeding presently and hopefully more will be announced”.

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‘Tulsk Music’ featuring Sean Regan, Declan Askin and Peter Molloy with special guest Pauline Scanlon will be presented at Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea on Saturday, 21st of October from 6 pm-8 pm. This event is a new initiative supported by Roscommon County Council and Creative Ireland to encourage the general public to engage in arts and culture. Note early opening time of 6 pm, with affordable entry fee (€5) – a chance to experience the fabulous music and songs of one the finest group of musicians/singers in trad/folk scene in Ireland.

Narcotics Anonymous Gerry Hynes pictured in the potting sheds of Strokestown Park Gardens, donning his volunteer jacket, which carries the Irish Heritage Trust’s intricate heritage heart, the symbol of the nonprofit’s new brand identity. Pic: Brian Farrell

Roscommon Town Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meetings are taking place on Tuesday and Saturday nights at St Coman’s Club, Abbey Street, Roscommon from 8-9 pm in Room 18 (upstairs). All welcome.

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Portiuncula University Hospital Pilots new Midwifery Service to Enhance Postnatal Care A new pilot service, which will further enhance midwifery care, has been launched by the Maternity Department at Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH). The pilot will offer postnatal clinic appointments to all women on day five and day ten after their baby is born. This is in addition to the service currently being provided by GPs and Public Health Nursing. Women will be invited to attend a clinic in Athlone, Loughrea or Ballinasloe depending on where they live. Each appointment will consist of a 45-minute consultation with a midwife who will carry out a full mother and baby check. Referrals and follow-up care will be provided as clinically required. In addition, a midwife is available two hours a day, seven days a week, to provide postnatal support over the phone to the women. “The aim of the service is to provide enhanced postnatal care, early signposting for additional ser-

vices, breastfeeding support and reduce postnatal admission,” said Rebecca Colohan, Clinical Midwife Manager 2, Portiuncula University Hospital. “The idea for this service was developed following a patient engagement survey where feedback revealed the need for improved postnatal midwifery care. We were delighted to be selected as a pilot site by the HSE’s National Women and Infants Health Programme and secured funding for two additional midwives and part-time administrative support to roll out this pilot”. Deirdre Naughton, Director of Midwifery at the hospital added: “This service is a core component of the National Maternity Strategy’s Model of Care of establishing a community midwifery service, as an outreach service from the hospital. “Working alongside our Public Health Nursing colleagues and GPs, it will assist us in providing women with integrated care as close to home as possible”.

A new pilot service has been launched by the Maternity Department at Portiuncula University Hospital to further enhance midwifery care in the postnatal period. At the launch in PUH, were, from left: Mairead Hannon, Staff Midwife; Vanessa Joyce, Staff Midwife; Deirdre Naughton, Director of Midwifery; Diane Fitzgerald, Staff Midwife and Rebecca Colohan, Clinical Midwife Manager.

Civil Defence Officer Claire Keane pictured at the National Services Day held recently at Strokestown Park House, organised for the western region by the local emergency services (supported by the ambulance, Gardaí, and Civil Defence). Pic: Andrew Fox

The Castlerea Brass & Reed Band pictured at the National Services Day held recently at Strokestown Park House, organised for the western region by the local emergency services (supported by the ambulance, Gardaí, and Civil Defence). Pic: Andrew Fox

Garda Inspector David Cryan pictured at the National Services Day held recently at Strokestown Park House, organised for the western region by the local emergency services (supported by the ambulance, Gardaí, and Civil Defence). Pic: Andrew Fox

Chief Executive of Roscommon County Council Shane Tiernan pictured at the National Services Day held recently at Strokestown Park House, organised for the western region by the local emergency services (supported by the ambulance, Gardaí, and Civil Defence). Pic: Andrew Fox

A National Services Day was held at Strokestown Park House on Saturday, September 2nd, organised for the western region by the local emergency services (supported by the ambulance, Gardai and Civil Defence). Pic: Andrew Fox

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Meticulously renovated ROSCOMMON & GALWAY three-bedroomed home on the market with Bradley Homes Built on Experience & Trust

PSRA Licence No: 004430

FOR SALE THREE BED, TWO BATH FARMHOUSE ON C. 0.62 ACRES

CORGARVE, GLINSK, CO. GALWAY (Roscommon Border)

OPEN VIEWING THIS SAT 21ST OCT 12pm to 1pm. • Completely renovated and refurbished internally & externally • OFCH, solid fuel stove, group water, septic tank For further details and to arrange a viewing contact Deirdre at Bradley Homes on

086 171 3417 or E: sales@bradleyhomes.ie www.bradleyhomes.ie

On the market with Bradley Homes is this meticulously renovated three-bedroomed home, sitting on circa 0.62 acres in the picturesque Creggs/ Glinsk locale. With a BER rating of C2, this exceptional property marries modern comforts with classic charm. This residence has been thoughtfully reimagined, benefitting from a complete revamp including brand new plumbing and wiring, making it a haven of convenience for its future occupants. The layout is designed for modern living. Stepping inside, you are greeted by a spacious sitting room to your left, with the stairs discreetly positioned at the rear. The first bedroom, a double, is to the right and offers views of the lawned garden. Moving further, the kitchen/dining room, located at the rear of the property, awaits the new owners to infuse their personality and preferences. The canvas is set with a fully fitted kitchen, offering a solid foundation and the opportunity to put your unique stamp on this central hub of the home. A utility room offers practicality, while the beautifully tiled wet room downstairs bathroom is a luxurious retreat, boasting a rejuvenating waterfall pump shower. Venturing upstairs, you’ll find two well-appointed bedrooms. One bedroom is enhanced by a walk-in wardrobe, perfect for keeping your living space organised and stylish, and the first-floor bathroom ensures convenience and privacy for the upper level. Situated on an expansive site of approximately 0.62 acres, this property allows you to embrace the outdoors. The lawned gardens provide ample space for outdoor activities and potential landscaping ventures. The addition of post and rail fencing

grants both privacy and a touch of elegance. The property is equipped with oil-fired central heating with the addition of a new condenser energy-efficient boiler. The solid fuel stove in the living room provides warmth and efficiency all year round. The stoned and kerbed driveway wraps around the property, offering ample parking space and adding to the overall aesthetic appeal. Don’t miss this chance to make this meticulously renovated property your forever home. Your dream lifestyle in a scenic countryside setting awaits. For further information, contact Deirdre Bradley of Bradley Homes on 086 171 3417 or email sales@bradleyhomes.ie There will also be an open viewing this Saturday, October 21st, from 12 pm to 1 pm.

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PSRA Licence No. 004420

NEW TO THE MARKET

GRANGE, FOUR MILE HOUSE, CO. ROSCOMMON F42 PT02

4 B/R BUNGALOW STYLE RESIDENCE

AMV: €175,000

Cormac 086 3519492

Cathal 086 1409158

Keith 086 0848590

NEW TO THE MARKET

TOBERPATRICK, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON F42 EE79

AN EXQUISITE 4 BEDROOMED BUNGALOW RESIDENCE

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Remax Team Earley close sale on bungalow residence in Fourmilehouse This week, Keith McLoughlin of Remax Team Earley is pleased to advise that he closed the sale of a four-bedroomed bungalow in excellent condition, standing on approximately 0.66 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in a highly sought after residential area at Carrowndangan, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon (F42 WF58). Remax Team Earley are currently looking for similar-type properties, especially detached bungalow residences for disappointed underbidders who are cash clients or mortgage-approved. For further details or to arrange a free consultation, please contact Remax Team Earley, Stonecourt Roscommon on 090 66 26579, email teamearley@remax. ie, or log onto teamearley.ie, or contact the auctioneers directly by phoning Cormac on 086 3519492, Cathal on 086 1409158, or Keith on 086 0848590.

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Classifieds PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Declan and Fiona Moran intend to apply to the above named authority for planning permission to construct a single storey dwelling house, the proposed works will consist of construction of a single storey dwelling house associated site works and installation of waste water treatment unit and percolation area at Leabeg, Ballintubber, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Signed: Declan Moran and Fiona Moran. 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 it public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such 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. ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Doreen Murray, hereby give notice that I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission to construct a new dwelling, domestic garage, wastewater treatment unit with percolation area, new site entrance and all associated external site works at Creggane, Cornafulla, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Hubert Gordon, R.I.A.I. Arch. Tech., Architecture, Design + Planning, Killimor, Co. Galway.

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Aneta and Marek Stasiuk intend to apply for permission for retention / permission for 1. A single storey garden shed [16m2] located to the side of an existing semidetached dwelling; 2. Alterations to the existing front and rear elevations of the garden shed; 3. Associated works. at 2 Millcross Crescent, Bellanamullia, Co. Roscommon N37 Y242. 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, €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: Aneta and Marek Stasiuk

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Peter Kirwan, am applying for permission for construction of wastewater treatment system and all associated site works at Mullymucks Co. Roscommon. F42 YP97. The primary alterations to the site as constructed consist of: 1. Site Works to allow access for install of foul wastewater system. 2. Installation of foul wastewater system. 3. Groundworks to landscape site post installation. This planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Signed: Brandon O’Brien Ltd. (Agent) Consulting Engineers Church Street, Roscommon Tel: 090 6625005

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Colin Glynn wish to apply to Roscommon County Council for permission to construct 01 no. Dwelling, garage, waste water treatment system and polishing filter and new entrance onto public road and all associated site works at Garrynagawna, Athlone, Co. Roscommon Planning Ref: PD/23/20 Dated: 27/01/2023 A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and submitted in respect of the application. The planning application and the Natura Impact Statement (NIS) may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: David Marshall I MRIAI Architect John Madden & Associates, Blackhall St., Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. T: 044 9344347 F: 044 9347868 E: info@johnmadden.ie W: www.johnmadden.ie

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Conlon Consulting Engineering Ltd, on behalf of Sinead Gleeson, intend to apply for permission for development for the site located at Racecourse Road, Roscommon, F42 TX06. The development will consist of: a) The demolition of an existing, detached, singlestorey dwelling house (and) b) The construction of a new, replacement, detached, two-storey dwelling house, and all ancillary 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, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission. Signed:

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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Radar Investments Limited, intend to apply for permission for development at this site: Main Street & Church Street, Ardnanagh Townland, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of: erection of 2no. two-storey oriel windows to front façade of existing building, alterations to existing plans and elevations and all ancillary site works. The building is a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. no. 03900490).

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Full planning permission sought to retain the following 1. The alterations to the facades of the existing dwelling house and the extension to the side of the dwelling house from the previous granted planning permission reference number 01/1158. 2. Retain the conversion of the attic space to storage space and the installation of the Velux roof lights. 3. Retain the existing domestic garage/fuel store and its rear and side extensions and all ancillary site works at Benmore Townland, Cloonfad, Co. Roscommon on behalf of Marcella Clarke and Conor Coleman. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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, €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: Radar Investments Limited c/o Michael Fitzpatrick Architects MRIAI, Main Street, Butlersbridge, Co. Cavan Tel: 049 4365800.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Rathcroghan Designs intend applying for Planning Permission on behalf of Sinead Conry to retain as constructed renovations to existing vacant dwelling including extension to the rear and to upgrade existing wastewater treatment system together with all associated site works at Steill T.d., Tulsk, Co Roscommon. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within a period of five 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: Martin Dowd Rathcroghan Design, Ballyconboy,Ballinagare, Co. Roscommon T: 086 2328484

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FAMILYNOTICES ....ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES TULLY (née Cryan) Annette Gallowstown, Roscommon Who passed away on the 26th October 2021

COLLINS Peggy Glenvale, Castleplunkett, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (3rd Anniversary)

FITZMAURICE Alan Ardsallagh Beg, Roscommon Who died 21st October 2007 (16th Anniversary)

MYERS Bridget Dundonnell, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon

DERVIN Brian (8th Anniversary - 25th October 2015)

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A smile for all, a heart of gold, the very best this world could hold. Never selfish, always kind, those are the memories you left behind. A beautiful nature, a heart of gold, your loss to us can never be told. No verse, no flowers, no tears can say how much you are loved and missed every day. Always remembered by her husband Christy, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. Annette’s Anniversary Mass will take place in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Thursday, 26th October at 8am. “Forever in our hearts.”

If memories keep us closer, then we are never far apart. You are always on our minds and forever in our hearts. May the winds of Heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear, how much we love and miss you and wish that you were here. In laughter and in sorrow, in sunshine and in rain We know you’re watching over us until we meet again. Today, tomorrow, our whole lives through We will always love and remember you, Mum. Sadly missed, always loved and remembered by her daughters Mary, Kathleen, and Margaret, sons Mal and Liam, son-in-laws, daughter-in-laws, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren Mass offered.

THANKSGIVINGS 3 DAY NOVENA TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN O, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succour me in my necessity (your request). There are none that can withstand your power. O, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands, after each prayer, say 9 Hail Marys. You must publish and it will be granted to you. M.S. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one. (mention it). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. S.B. + P.H. + T.H. THANKGIVING Grateful thanks to the Sacred Heart, Mary and St. Joseph and also St. Martin De Porres, United Hearts of Jesus and Mary, St. Jude for the great gifts I received in 2023 after all my deep prayers to above. Serious Cancer operation for family members very successful also, successful operation for two other family members, I will be forever grateful to all. “Grateful Mother”.

You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him, or you can be full of the love that you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he is gone, or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back, or you can do what he would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

Forever in our hearts, Dawn, Emma, Brigeen, Gerry, family and friends.

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Who died on the 19th of October 2011. R.l.P. MOTHER A smile for all, a heart of gold the very best this world could hold. Never selfish, always kind, these are the lovely memories you left behind. Always remembered and sadly missed by your sons and daughters, grandchildren and son-in-law.

MYERS Liam Turloughmore, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon (13th Anniversary)

Thomas (21st Anniversary)

Mary (4th Anniversary)

His smiling way and pleasant face, are a pleasure to recall. He had a kindly word for each, and died beloved by all. Some day we hope to meet him. Some day, we know not when. To clasp his hand in the better land, never to part again.

Remembering our parents Thomas and Mary and our brother Michael on their anniversary.

Always in our hearts Gerry, Maura and family.

Words and times we can no longer share, but in our hearts you are always there.

~~~~~~~~~~ No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God can tell us why. Your presence we miss, your memory we treasure, Loving you always, forgetting you never.

Michael (33rd Anniversary)

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The midnight stars are shining, on a grave not far away. Where we laid to rest a loving husband, dad and grandad 3 years ago today. It’s there we often wander, it’s there we keep in touch with Frank who we loved so dearly and miss so very much. They say that hearts don’t really break but dear God that’s not true, the day that Frank was laid to rest, it broke our hearts in two. Think of him as living, In the hearts of those he touched. For nothing loved is ever lost and He was loved so much Always in our thoughts and prayers Rest In Peace Frank Sadly, missed by his wife Elizabeth, daughters Eilis and Michelle, sons John and Francis, sons-in-law Alan and Adrian, grandchildren Jack, Sofia, Harry, Frida and Elena Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 22nd October at 11.30am in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Rooskey.

You gave us years of happiness, then sorrow came with tears, You left us lovely memories, we will treasure through the years. Always remembered by your husband Bernie.

LAVIN (née Lenehan) Eithne Lavins Shop and Post Office, Lissalway. (1st Anniversary)

We miss you from your fireside chair, your loving smile and gentle air. Your vacant place no one can fill, we miss you mother and always will. Loved and missed by your daughter Bernadette.

She was a mother so very rare, content in her home and always there God bless you mother you were one of the best Loved and remembered by your daughter Jacqueline, son-in-law Derry, grandchildren Eleanor and Emer. Mass has been offered.

In loving memory of a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Will those who think of Eithne today, a little prayer to Jesus say. Deeply loved and sadly missed by daughters Mary and Sarah, sons Gearóid, Kenneth, Alan and Rónán, grandchildren, daughtersin-law, son-in-law and extended family members. Eithne’s First Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday, 21st October in St. Paul’s Church, Kilmurry at 12 noon. ‘Our Lady Of Knock Pray for her’

THANKSGIVINGS UNFAILING NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, you who make me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and you who are in all instances of my life with me. I want to thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great the material desire may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your Perpetual Glory. Amen. Mention your request. While making the request, promise to either publish this prayer to circulate the favour. Say prayer for three days. After the third day, the request will be granted. S.B. + P.H. + T.H. NOVENA TO ST. MARTHA Oh Saint Martha, I resort to thee and to thy petition and faith. I offer up to thee this light which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays. Comfort me in all my difficulties through the great favour thou didst enjoy when our Saviour lodged in thy house. I beseech thee to have definite pity in regards to the favour I ask. Interceed for my family that we may always be provided for in all our necessities. I ask thee St. Martha to overcome the dragon, which thou didst cast at thy feet. Say one Our Father and Three Hail Mary’s. Light a candle every Tuesday and the above prayer made know with the intention of spreading devotion to St. Martha. This Miraculous Saint grants everything before the five days are ended, no matter how difficult. H.

Attendees pictured at the recent Castlecoote Tidy Towns Annual Duck Race.

Castlecoote Tidy Towns’ Duck Race a big success The Castlecoote Tidy Towns Annual Duck Race took place on Sunday, September 10th, in glorious sunshine, and was a great success. The committee wishes to thank everyone who bought a duck, as without the community’s support, this event would not go ahead. Thanks also to all who came on board on the day to help with sorting and transporting ducks, and delivering furniture to the river for the event. Thanks also to Joachim Dunne for supplying the microphone, and to Castlecoote Stores for sponsoring all the food, plus tea/coffee and ice cream. Thanks as well to Oscar Neilan, Anne and staff; Oscar also supplied a van for the convenience of the committee and this was very much appreciated. Thanks to Orla and Amy for doing the face-painting and keeping all the children happy. The Sub Aqua team was

also a great help on the day, and they enjoyed being in the river catching all the ducks as they floated by, so a big thank you to the crew. Thanks also to all involved in the Tidy Towns crew for overseeing the event and keeping the children safe from the river, and also all the parents who looked out for all. After the duck race, music was provided by the very talented Kenneth McCormack in PJ’s Bar & Lounge, sponsored by PJ and Bernie. The winners of the duck race were as follows: first prize (€100) went to Kathleen McMahon, second prize (€50) went to Linda Kelly, third prize (€25) went to Darragh Mullen, and the prize for ‘Last duck home’ went to Allen Hanlon. Prizes were sponsored by Castlecoote Stores.

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Scenes from this year’s Castlecoote Tidy Towns Annual Duck Race, which took place recently.

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Boyle’s winning manager, Vincent Flanagan, was engulfed by supporters and wellwishers after the final whistle following Saturday’s superb victory in the Ladies Senior Football Final (see match report on page 58). He summed up his feelings after Boyle’s brilliant display landed the club their first ever senior title. “Ah yeah, it’s an unbelievable achievement. At the start of the year we decided to give this championship a go. We thought we were a senior team for the past few years, but we finally got up to senior this year, and with the players we have we knew we had a good team. The players have been brilliant and have put in a massive effort and they got their reward today. “We were up against a great Clann team today, but we showed great character. When Clann scored that goal in the middle

Not all World Cup exits are the same… Analysing Ireland’s exit from the 2023 Rugby World Cup in the context of our historic failure to advance past the quarterfinals is unfair. Our current team and management have nothing to do with decades of underachievement by Irish teams at the World Cup, so it strikes me as lazy and unfair to harp on about our undoubtedly dismal record when we reflect on how the team of 2023 fared. Far from being ‘bottlers’ – as an ill-informed minority (mainly on social media) are suggesting – Ireland had a very good World Cup. It was just unfortunate that they met a world superpower at the relatively early quarter-final stage. Nonlazy analysis of the World Cup would surely note that the top four teams in the world – Ireland, France, South Africa and New Zealand – were grouped together in the same pool, meaning two of that quartet couldn’t possibly make it into the semi-finals. Any game between any two of Ireland, France, South Africa and New Zealand at the moment would constitute a ’5050’ fixture – as evidenced by the two sensational weekend quarter-finals (Ireland v New Zealand and France v South Africa).

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of the second half to go ahead, I thought we could be in bother. We had a few chances that we missed but thankfully we took some great scores to win it”. Vincent paid tribute to his players and especially to Roisin Wynne who turned in an outstanding display at centre half-back. “She was absolutely unbelievable, she was the same in the semi-final. For a small player in stature she is an unbelievable talent. What a leader she is too”. The manager concluded by saying that while the talent was always there in Boyle, it was probably only this year that all involved fully believed they could win the senior title. “We had a very young team, but they have stuck together over the past three or four years. They have worked very hard and the commitment has paid off now. “They are a treat to work with. There are no egos there. They have their day in the sun today and they deserve every bit of it”.

The reality is, Ireland had a very good World Cup. They topped their pool, beat world champions South Africa, hammered Scotland, and ran the All Blacks to four points in a classic encounter. I’m not for a moment saying Ireland didn’t underperform on Saturday. They contributed to a superb game, but will have big regrets about their lack of intensity in the first quarter, and about key moments in the game. Critical analysis of where our World Cup dream went wrong is essential. What Ireland don’t deserve is any lazy narrative about the pattern of Irish World Cup quarter-final defeats. What happened on Saturday bears no resemblance to some of the embarrassing exits of the past.

King & Moffatt U-20 Division 3 Final St Ciaran’s 1-13 Western Gaels 0-15 RosGal Loss Assessors Ltd JBFC (Group C) Castlerea St Kevin’s 0-18 St Ronan’s 0-3 RosGal Loss Assessors Ltd JBFC QuarterFinals Boyle 2-6 St Michael’s 0-6 Oran w/o v Padraig Pearses

GAA fixtures Saturday, October 21st RosGal Loss Assessors Ltd JBFC Quarter-Final At Fuerty: St Brigid’s v Castlerea St Kevin’s. 3.45 pm

Sunday, October 22nd

Pictured at the Roscommon LGFA Senior Football Championship final in Ballyforan on Saturday were Alanna Cooney and Rachel Sheerin. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Kerry native will be free to line out in the final at Dr Hyde Park on Sunday, 29th of October (2 pm).

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Kilcoo out of order!

Paul Healy mediate football final against Castlerea St Kevin’s on Sunday week with confirmation that their appeal against the red card shown to star attacker Conor

Cox in the semi-final against Elphin has been successful. Their case was heard at a meeting of the Roscommon CCCC on Monday night. It means the

So Kilcoo objected to referee Paul Faloon officiating in their county final against Burren last Sunday. Cue mayhem. Kilcoo’s appeal apparently had to be considered (before wisely being rejected). It’s unclear whether Faloon then withdrew his services (presumably because he was

Hodson Bay SFC Final At Dr Hyde Park: St Brigid’s v Boyle. 2.30 pm RosGal Loss Assessors Ltd JBFC Quarter-Final At Knockcroghery: Elphin v Fuerty. 12 pm

affronted) or if Down County Board stepped in with some behind the scenes, er, diplomacy. Would-be sub referee David Gough declined to tog out, but a colleague did. I think Kilcoo’s conduct was beyond arrogant, appalling in fact. On objecting to Faloon, they should have been told ‘nothing doing, get ready for the game’. If they were still intent on rebelling, the game should have been awarded to their opponents (naturally, Kilcoo went on to win). Clubs should not get to (effectively) dictate who does or doesn’t referee a game.

Brilliant Boyle

Congratulations to Boyle on winning their first ever Roscommon Ladies Senior Football title last Saturday afternoon. On a memorable occasion in Ballyforan, a large crowd saw Boyle – active at intermediate level up to recently – take senior honours by coming out on top in a thrilling encounter with three-in-a-row chasing Clann na nGael.

Green light for Conor

There is good news for Éire Óg this week ahead of their inter-

The Castlerea St. Kevin’s minor team celebrate after defeating Elphin/Ballinameen in last Saturday’s Minor Division Two county final. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell

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Boyle’s panel and management celebrating their historic win over Clann na nGael in the Roscommon LGFA Senior Football Championship final last Saturday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Brilliant Boyle rise to summit Roscommon LGFA Senior Championship Final Boyle 3-8 Clann na nGael 2-4 < SEAMUS DUKE

A superb performance from Boyle saw them make history in Ballyforan last Saturday when they swept the red-hot favourites and defending champions Clann na nGael aside to claim their first ever senior title in what was their first year in the grade. It’s a sensational rise for Boyle, who only a year ago claimed the intermediate title, and they were full value for their seven-point win in front of a huge crowd (with a very big Boyle contin-

gent present). It was a thrilling final too, with the outcome in doubt until the final few minutes. There were brilliant performances all over the field for Boyle, including from Shannon Kerins, Saoirse Wynne, Ruth Cox, Sinead Glennon and Aisling Feely. One player however merits special acclaim. Roisin Wynne stood out above all others. She was simply phenomenal. She covered every inch of ground on the field from the first whistle, driving her team on time after time with lung-bursting runs, superb passing, brilliant defending and inspirational leadership. It was one of the best individual performances that this writer has seen on the GAA club scene in many years.

Pictured is Roscommon LGFA Chairperson Patricia Beirne presenting the cup to Boyle’s captain Natasha Regan after the Roscommon LGFA Senior Football Championship final in Ballyforan on Saturday last. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

On a cold, breezy evening, Boyle were the better team during the early exchanges. By the 6th minute they led by 1-3 to 0-1, Saoirse Wynne scoring the goal after a clever one-two with Ruth Cox. Clann were back in the game when Sinead Farrell scored a well-taken goal in the 10th minute. The scoring rate diminished in the second quarter, and when the sides went in at halftime Clann looked to be in a good position as they were just a point behind (1-4 to 1-3) with the wind advantage to come in the second half. The second half was a pulsating affair. Aisling Feely kept Boyle ahead with a couple of pointed frees, but in the 46th minute Clann went in front for the first time (2-4 to 1-6) when sub Kara Earle bundled the ball into the Boyle net. As the tension mounted, both sides missed goal chances. As the game went on, it was clear that Boyle were not there to make up the numbers. Heather Kerins pointed to level the scores in the 51st minute and two minutes later Boyle struck for a crucial goal. Saoirse Wynne made the incisive run and Aisling Feely fisted to the net. Sinead Glennon could actually have wrapped it up in the 55th minute, but her shot struck the post. Then in injury-time Aisling Feely pointed a 20-metre free before Caoimhe Cregg wrapped it up in the 4th minute of time added on with a super goal after a great pass from Feely. The final whistle brought some incredible scenes as the Boyle supporters flooded on to the field to acclaim their players. Those Boyle players really believed in themselves on the day and thoroughly deserved to win the title. By any standards, this is a sensational win for Boyle, who only 12 months ago were playing intermediate football. This title triumph will be a huge

Boyle’s Heather Kerins in action against Clann na nGael’s Megan Kelly during the Roscommon LGFA Senior Football Championship final in Ballyforan on Saturday last. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

boost for their men’s senior team who take on St Brigid’s this Sunday, looking for their first title in 96 years. It was a disappointing day for

Clann, who have graced the game in recent years. They were looking for a third title in a row, but were outplayed on this occasion. Aine Connaughton, Orla

O’Neill, Michelle Harney-Nolan, Sinead Farrell and Caoimhe Lennon were their best performers.

Teams & scorers Boyle: Ruth Johnson; Suzie Keenahan, Isabelle King, Shannon Kerins; Saoirse Wynne (1-0), Roisin Wynne, Megan McKeon; Ruth Cox, Grace Flanagan; Natasha Regan, Aisling Feely (1-5, 4 frees), Heather Kerins (0-2); Saffron Cull, Caoimhe Cregg (1-0), Sinead Glennon (0-1). Clann na nGael: Emily Duff; Aine Connaughton, Aisling Curley, Megan Kelly; Mia Macken, Orla O’Neill, Ruth Finlass; Ciara Quinn, Catherine Watson; Saoirse McManus (0-1), Shauna Bannon, Sinead Farrell (1-0); Therese Lennon, Fiona Scally, Caoimhe Lennon (0-3, 2 frees). Subs: Michelle Harney-Nolan for Curley (21), Kara Earle (1-0) for Scally (36), Hope Glynn for Bannon (38), Kimberly Finlass for Harney Nolan (45), Ide Crehan for Quinn (51). Referee: Shane Noonan. Player of the Match: Roisin Wynne (Boyle)

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Ladies’ finals… IN NUMBERS 1

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THE GAIN LINE

The number of senior titles Boyle have won (last Saturday’s triumph being a historic first)

4 12

The deficit Éire Óg faced going into the closing minutes of last weekend’s intermediate final, before a late miniscoring spree saw them claim the title at the expense of St Ciaran’s The personal tally scored by Sheila Brady (1-9) as she inspired Michael Glavey’s to victory over Northern Harps in a Junior A final that featured seven goals

Late Madden magic decisive for Éire Óg While Boyle won a stunning first ever Roscommon Ladies senior title last Saturday, the intermediate honours went to Éire Óg, who won the final in dramatic style. A last-minute goal from Rebecca Madden gave Éire Óg a sensational win at Enfield, at the expense of a St. Ciaran’s side which had looked likely winners for most of the game. This was another example of sport’s capacity to deliver joy and heartbreak in equal measure in the blink of an

eye. To the champions, the glory. Éire Óg won by 2-7 to 0-11. Three junior finals also took place last weekend. In the Junior A decider, Michael Glavey’s defeated Northern Harps by 4-11 to 3-6, with Sheila Brady playing a starring role, contributing 1-9 of the winners’ tally. In the Junior B final meanwhile, Oran defeated Padraig Pearses by 1-15 to 2-3. Roscommon Gaels won the Junior C final replay, defeating St. Dominic’s.

Sisters Saoirse and Roisín Wynne pictured celebrating Boyle’s LGFA Roscommon Senior Football Championship final win over Clann na nGael at Ballyforan last Saturday. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Creggs off to a winning start in the league

Jack Tucker in action for Creggs in the J1A league against Dunmore last weekend

Creggs got their Junior 1A league campaign off to a positive start with an impressive 27 points to 16 win over local rivals Dunmore last Saturday evening at Dunmore Community Park. The home team dominated the early exchanges and led 6-0 at half-time but a Shane Purcell penalty finally got Creggs on the scoreboard after 48 minutes and they pushed on from there. Some impressive attacking moves in the second half put Creggs in the lead but Dunmore kept going to the end, until another Mark Purcell penalty put Creggs out of sight before the referee blew for full-time. This was a very important opening league win for Creggs as this Dunmore side is likely to be in the hunt for honours this season. Creggs’ next league outing is away to Ballinrobe on Sunday, October 22nd.

U-14 Girls: Creggs U-14 girls had their first game of the season away to Buccaneers last Sunday. In the end Buccs came away with the win 53-22, but it was a great experience for everyone involved. U-15 Boys: Creggs travelled to Ballina last Saturday for round four of the league. A tight game throughout but in the end Creggs lost out 24 points to 36. Next league match is in three weeks against Westport. Training continues every Wednesday at 7 pm. U-16 Boys: Creggs U-16s Division Two team got their season off to a winning start by defeating Ballyhaunis RFC in Creggs on last Wednesday week on a scoreline of 31-20. U-13 Boys: On Saturday the Creggs U-13s played their first home match of the season against Sligo RFC, winning by 29 points to 12. A superb display from this young team. Fixtures: Saturday 21st: Boys U-14s v Gal-

Creggs RFC U-12s girls pictured at the Aviva Mini Rugby Festival which was held at Creggs RFC on Saturday last. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell

way Bay in Dangan at 1 pm. Div. 1 Girls U16s v Claremorris in Creggs at 12 pm. Div. 2 Boys U-16s v Westport in Westport at 11.30 am. Junior 1C v Tuam in Tuam at 5 pm. Sunday 22nd: Girls U-14s v Sligo in Sligo, time TBC. Girls U-18s v Sligo in Sligo at 2 pm. Div. 1 Boys U-17s v Sligo in Sligo at 11 am. Div. 1 Boys U-16s v Carrick-on-Shannon in Creggs at 12 pm. Junior 1A v Ballinrobe in Ballinrobe at 2.30 pm. Aviva Connacht Mini Rugby Festival: Creggs RFC was the venue for the Aviva Connacht Mini Rugby Festival last Saturday morning. Over 300 children from 20 clubs attended along with coaches, parents and families. The club want to thank all those that took part and to all the club volunteers that helped on the day. Mini Rugby: Mini Rugby training returns to normal this Saturday with training in Creggs at 10 am. New members welcome.

Action from the Creggs RFC U-12s girls against Portumna during Saturday’s Aviva Mini Rugby Festival which was held at Creggs RFC. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell

Buccs’ lose first home league game

Boyle’s Ruth Cox and Caoimhe Cregg celebrate after their team’s win over Clann na nGael in the Roscommon LGFA Senior Football Championship final in Ballyforan on Saturday last. Pic: Michelle Hughes Walsh

Buccaneers’ first home fixture of this season’s Energia All-Ireland League proved a disappointing one for the Pirates as they went down to a 36-20 defeat to University College, Cork, at Dubarry Park on Saturday. A strong first-half performance by UCC meant that Buccs trailed 23-5 at halftime, but the Athlone men

came out fighting in the second half and brought the margin back to 23-17 midway through with two tries. After that, UCC regained their grip, capitalising on some home errors, leaving the final score 36-21 in favour of the Cork men. The loss means that Buccs remain pointless after two matches.

Buccaneers travel south to Cork on Saturday to face high-flying Highfield in the third round of the Energia All-Ireland League. The match takes place at Woodleigh Park with kickoff at 2.30 pm. Other fixtures: There are two enticing fixtures at Dubarry Park on Sunday. The Pirates U-20s take on St. Mary’s College in the

JP Fanagan Leinster Premier League Two with a 3 pm kick-off and Buccs Seconds have a derby clash against Ballinasloe in the Connacht Junior 1B League at 2.30 pm. Meanwhile, the Buccs Thirds commence the defence of their Connacht Junior 1C League title away to Our Lady’s Boys Club on Sunday at 2.30 pm

at Galway Sportsground. Table Quiz: Athlone Hockey Club and Buccaneers Youths are getting together to hold a table quiz for 3rd years, transition year and 5th year students in The Bounty on Thursday, October 26th. Entry is just €10 per person and the quiz commences at 7.30 pm. All support will be greatly appreciated on the night!

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More changes to Aintree Grand National Horses for Courses More changes to the Aintree Grand National were announced this week, reducing the runners by 6 to 34, a standing start and a shortened run to the first. Over the years the race has changed from a race for seasoned national huntbred, hard-boned horses reared by farmers for point-to-point racing, into a competitive handicap suitable for faster, partially flat bred, light-boned horses that are now required for the speed to win the race. This race, over 4m 2½f, was never intended for this type of well-bred horse and I remember when Irish point to point Open winners were the most sought after to specifically to run in the race. Their main qualities were proven stamina and strong-boned conformation suitable for jumping and falling. The Czech Republic cross-country race, the Velka Pardubika, with its hard natural fences, will replace the national as the most iconic chase if British

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Horseracing continues to make the Grand National a valuable handicap race aimed at flat-bred rejects, only accessible to wealthy owners. Are the authorities destroying a great race or have they, as some would say, already accomplished the task? Owner Andrew Gough wrote, in his view, the National “should have been abolished years ago” and that, as an owner, he would never run one of his horses in it. That, as an owner, was and is his choice, but what about the choice of other owners? Let me know your reactions at tomred17@gmail.com. On the point-to-point scene, the South Westmeath’s race this Sunday at Umma House outside Moate on the Ballymore Road, with first race off at 2 pm.

Dettori’s U-turn Frankie Dettori announced this week that he will not retire this year but will

ATHLONE Congratulations to Alice Maher (45) who won the Irish Life Sciences Christmas Hamper 18-hole stableford competition with a score of 40 pts with Anne Egan-Farrell (22) coming second with 39 pts. In the 9-hole Club Christmas Hamper competition Sandra Feary (16) won with 20 pts. Kathleen McDonnell won the ‘97 Club competition on Thursday, 12th of October, on a score of 23 pts, with Cathryn Mannion coming second with 21 pts. On Saturday, 8th of October, 38 Athlone Club women played Glasson for captain Kathleen McDonnell’s away day. The winning team was Maeve Holmes, Nuala Hamilton, Terrie Watson and Mary McHale.

BOYLE The Men’s Club AGM will take place on the 5th of November, the Ladies AGM on the 12th and the overall Club Management AGM on the 5th of December. All the AGMs will be held at 5 pm in the clubhouse on the appointed date. Well done to the Ladies section who successfully hosted this year’s Roscommon Cup despite the challenging playing conditions. Liam Whyte has organised the annual Captain’s Outing for the men for the weekend of the 11th and 12th of November, with Saturday’s golf taking place in Esker Hills Golf Club and Sunday’s golf in Mount Temple Golf Club.

City Of Troy easily wins Newmarket’s Dewhurst.

extend his career in California. The 52-year-old was set to hang up his saddle at the end of 2023 but the Italian jockey will now carry on, primarily in the United States and the Middle East.

Racing this week Racing this weekend begins this afternoon (Thursday) over the jumps at Thurles, tapes away for the first at 1.40 pm.

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CARRICK-ON-SHANNON The ladies held their first ‘Nine and Dine’ competition on the 8th of October which was a great success. Phil McWeeney was the winner on the day with Geraldine Farry coming second. The winner of the senior men’s outing to Athlone on Monday, 9th of October was John O’Mahony, Johnny Martin, Paddy Duffy and Francie Foley with 88 pts. Last Thursday’s outing took place at Carrick-onShannon Golf Club and was hosted by club captain Seán Martin. It was a most successful day with 37 members taking part in a singles stableford competition. John O’Mahony was the overall winner with 39 pts.

CASTLEREA Congratulations to Darly Kelly who won the McSharry’s Pharmacy-sponsored club competition recently, with a score of 37 pts. Juliet Kenny was the winner of the ladies competition, sponsored by Market Fresh, with a score of 20 pts.

Tomorrow evening there is racing on the all-weather at Dundalk at 4.40 pm. On Saturday and Sunday afternoon there is flat racing in Leopardstown. Saturday starts at 1.20 pm and features 2 Group 3 races, the Killavullan Stakes and the Eyrefield Stakes. On Sunday afternoon, racing is off at 1.35 pm and features the listed Trigo Stakes. There is also a 2-day national hunt meeting at Greenmount Park, Patrickswell in Limerick with a 2.05 pm start

ROSCOMMON Congratulations to P Harrison on winning the recent men’s Christmas Hamper competition kindly sponsored by P&G Cards, with 40 pts. L Maxwell won the ladies 18-hole competition with a score of 35 pts, while the ladies 9-hole competition was won by J Moran on 16 pts. The Ladies Winter League started on the 1st of October. Teams of three can play 9-hole stableford any time during the months of October, November, December or January, with the best two scores from each team to count each month. The top four teams at the end of January will then progress to matchplay. The Parent & Child/Adult & Child competition is now rescheduled to Saturday, 21st of October from 12 noon to 2.30 pm. With only a few competitions left to play, Marina Cribbon is leading the Golfer of the Year Order of Merit for 2023. The last counting competition for Golfer of the Year will be the Ladies 18-hole Christmas Hamper Competition due to be held on Saturday, 28th of October. Finally, there will be an evening of celebration at the clubhouse on Saturday, 21st of October at 7.30 pm to honour the ladies senior foursomes team who won the AIG Golf All-Ireland Senior Foursomes title for 2023.

C’mon The Town

On target for busy darts action Following the recent Roscommon Darts AGM, some exciting activity lies ahead. The highlight will no doubt be the West Coast Challenge, which will be held in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon over the weekend of 19th21st January 2024. The West Coast Challenge, which is second only to the All-Ireland competition, will see hundreds of people descend on Roscommon Town for a great weekend of darts. In the short-term, the County League will commence this Friday night. Special thanks to Hannon’s Hotel for their continued support of the league, as well as their sponsorship of the men’s county team. This year, ten teams will compete across the county, namely An Bothar Rua (Elphin), Cosy Bar (Castlerea), Dalton’s (Fuerty), Flanagan’s (Castlerea), Holly Tree, Hollywood (both Roscommon Town), McDermott’s (Ballinaheglish), Spell’s (Ballaghaderreen), Sportsman’s (Strokestown) and The Village Inn (Loughglynn). The first set of fixtures this year is as follows – Round 1: McDermott’s v Spell’s, Sportsman’s v Village Inn, Hollywood v Flanagan’s, An Bothar Rua v Dalton’s and The Cosy Bar v Holly Tree. Keep an eye on the Roscommon County Darts Facebook page and our website rosdarts.com for up to date information and results.

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On the pitch On Sunday, five Town teams were in U-11s finals in Shiven. The girls CL team lost their final, while in the boys section, Town 3 CL overcame Town 1 CL, Town 2 CL won their final against Ballaghaderreen and Town 2 EL comfortably beat Cloonfad. Well done to the players and thanks to our U-11s coaches who have given their time for others, managing eight teams this season. Well done to our Town 1 U-16s boys team who beat Castlerea away from home to book a place in the Premier Division Cup Final. Our U-16s girls team narrowly

lost their semi-final first leg last Sunday evening at home to Glen Celtic. The second leg takes place this Sunday. This evening (Thursday), our boys U-12s Town 1 team play in the League Grounds, Lecarrow with kick-off at 6.30 pm. On Friday, our U-18s boys team are also in Lecarrow where they face Moylough with kick-off at 8 pm. This weekend, Our U-13s boys team welcome Real Tubber while our U-15s side travel to Coolaney in the SFAI Cup.

Stand Up A new spectator shelter has been

RDFL soccer fixtures Friday, October 20th Norio’s RDFL Premier Division Castlerea Celtic v CP Ajax. 8 pm RDFL Women’s League Shiven Rovers v St Cuan’s/ Ahascragh Utd. 8 pm

erected beside the main grass pitch in Roscommon Community Sports Park. It is a welcome addition to the sports complex in Lisnamult.

Sunday, October 22nd

Dads & Lads Soccer A new six-week soccer programme will commence on Friday, November 10th on the astro pitch in Lisnamult from 7-8 pm. It’s fun and free and is open to those aged 18+. Register on Eventbrite.

Wise Words If everyone does a little, a lot will get done.

on Saturday and on Sunday racing begins at 1.55 pm featuring the Grade C chase, the JT McNamara Munster National. Terrestrial television coverage this week features all six races from Ascot’s Champion’s Day on Saturday, including 4 Group 1 races. A word of warning, heavy rain is forecast in England and the going, which may be heavy, could have a bearing on what runs on the day. Aidan O’Brien trained two of the eight horses in Newmarket’s Dewhurst Stakes last Saturday including odds-on favourite City Of Troy, under Ryan Moore, who won by 3½l and 4½l from Alyanaabi and Eben Shaddad respectively. O’Brien’s second-string Henry Adams was 4th under Frankie Dettori. In the Cesarewitch there was also an Irish winner as the Emmet Mullins-trained Cheltenham winner, The Shunter, won at 14/1 under Jack Doyle beating the Gordon Elliotttrained Pied Piper.

Pictured at the recent Roscommon Town U-14s Appreciation Evening were (l-r) Conor Keaveney, Player of the Year; Ben Dolan, Captain, and Aaron Miley, top scorer.

Norio’s RDFL Premier Division Boyle Celtic v Moore Utd. 2 pm St John’s Athletic v Ballinasloe Town. 11 am RDFL Women’s League Boyle Celtic v Cam Celtic. 11 am Ballaghaderreen v Kilkerrin Utd. 2 pm Ballinasloe Town v Castlerea Celtic. 2 pm

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‘Whatever way St Brigid’s play we have to be ready to counteract that’ Donie relishing another title tilt < SEAMUS DUKE

With Seanie Purcell out injured, arguably the most experienced player on the Boyle team is Donie Smith. The county star has been a pivotal presence again this year in the run to the final, and he captains the team this Sunday. Donie says that despite the firstround blip against Roscommon Gaels, he is very happy with Boyle’s form as they prepare for another title tilt. “We are in a good place with our form. After the first game, against Roscommon Gaels, we treated every match as a knockout game. We don’t really care about what people think of the way we play. We have been winning – and that was the aim. “The semi-final (against Pearses) will not live long in the memory but we are setting up the way teams have set up against us in

the past. I think the way we have played this year has shown a new side to our team. The narrative was always that Boyle have a weak defence. Look at our last four matches. There is no weak defence there. Our form is good going into the final. It’s a 50-50 contest and our aim at the start of the year was to get back into the final”. Smith agrees that it took Boyle a while to hit form in this year’s championship. “After losing to the Gaels we had a tough game against St Faithleach’s, but we always seem to get it hard to beat Faithleach’s! It was the same last year. We never beat them by any more than two or three points… we just wanted to go to Ballyleague, get the win and stay in the championship. It was a knockout game for us and we just wanted to win”. Defeat in last year’s final by a point against Strokestown still rankles when the Boyle captain reflects on it all. “It was terribly disappointing. I can still see Cian (McKeon) having to go off after 10 minutes… and we were going well.

Mark, get set, go… Daly wants to be first past post!

Boyle captain Donie Smith, pictured in action during the semi-final against Padraig Pearses, will be hoping to lead his team to victory in this year’s SFC final against St Brigid’s. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell

It was obvious that both teams had not been in a final in a long time because there were a lot of mistakes. A county final is a

huge event and to lose it is hard to put into words. It was one that got away but there is nothing we can do about it now”.

McGrath wary of Boyle firepower

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For most clubs, not being in a final for two years would not constitute any sort of concern. But not in St Brigid’s. When I spoke to joint captain Mark Daly, it was the first thing he brought up. “We missed out on the final the past two years and we are very hungry to get back to having a chance of winning a county title. This team won one title – in 2020 – but that was a final played during Covid, so this is the first proper final for many of the lads”. Mark says that St Brigid’s have prepared hard for Sunday’s game. “When we have A versus B matches, those games are hell for leather. All the players are pushing each other hard in training. “A lot of work has gone in this year. Cian O’Dea has done a great job with strength and conditioning and the way we are playing is the culmination of all that hard work since January”. Mark believes that Boyle will provide a very tough test to St Brigid’s on Sunday. “Boyle are a serious side and they have some fantastic players. We know what they will bring to the table but we just have to get our own performance right on the day. “The last two years have hurt us a lot and especially last year. We have put in the work so we are hopeful that the final will go our way on Sunday”.

He believes this year’s Boyle team has strength in depth – and not just the usual four or five marquee players like himself

and Enda Smith, Cian McKeon, Daire Cregg and Tadhg McKenna. “Cian (Smith) has worked hard on that aspect this year and to make sure that everyone steps up to the plate. Some of the younger lads in defence have done really well and in fairness the likes of Daniel (Casey) and Luke (Glennon) have big futures in the game and Killian (Cox) has a lot of experience and has been around a long time. So we are very comfortable with the defence and the way it is playing”. Donie is expecting a tactical battle on Sunday. “If we went out next Sunday and played with 15 forwards ye (the media) would be the first to tell us we are naïve. Whatever way St Brigid’s play we have to be ready to counteract that. Having said that, we have to put the ball over the bar as well. “We will show them respect because they are a phenomenal team and they are heavy favourites – I am sure Cian and the lads will have a plan ready for them” he concluded.

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St. Brigid’s joint captain Paul McGrath has been a crucial player for his team this year and is hoping to bring some silverware back to the club this weekend. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell

Paul McGrath, current joint captain of St Brigid’s with Mark Daly, says that the players were determined to get to this year’s county senior final. “We felt we owed it to ourselves to get to the final this time around. The final three years ago (which they won) was behind closed doors (with Covid) so we haven’t had the full county final experience so we are all seriously looking forward to it”. Paul says that the team have started well in all their games so far this season. “The key with our run to the final is that we have started every game well. We have got early goals and that makes a huge difference. The exception was the game against Glavey’s which was tight early on, but we had the wind in the second half and we won it in the end”. McGrath insists that defeating Boyle represents a huge task. “Boyle are a serious outfit. They showed us in the semi-final last year what they

are capable of, especially with their firepower, and they have some very good defenders too, so they will not be easily beaten. They can play both ways. They can shut up shop and they can attack very well too, so it’s a huge task in front of us. But I think we can play both ways too and that’s something that we have been working on”. Paul McGrath has starred in both the half-back line and the half-forward line in recent years. Does he have a preferred position? “Both positions are quite similar. I feel in both you are playing between the two 20 metre lines but I suppose I prefer the half-forward line because you get a chance to be involved in more scores. However, in a tight game you have to work back a lot too so there isn’t much between the two. It’s just great to be playing”. And the big game? “There won’t be much between us on Sunday. It will be a tough and hard and well contested match”.

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Boyle’s Niall O’Donnell in action during the recent Roscommon SFC semi-final between Boyle and Padraig Pearses in Dr Hyde Park. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell

The St Brigid’s team is sprinkled with superb players in every line. Cormac Sheehy is now the goalkeeper for the Kiltoom club, having switched from his outfield role. He hasn’t put a foot wrong so far in this championship. It is so impressive to note that Brigid’s have not conceded a goal in the run-up to this final. It’s a testament to a defence marshalled by the brilliant Brian Stack at full-back. Outside him, his older brother Ronan is playing as well as ever. Luke Griselain and Pearse Frost have taken to senior club football like ducks to water. Ruaidhri Fallon and Paul McGrath, two young players with plenty of championship experience, are also playing well. The Brigid’s defence looks strong, although they will be tested on Sunday by a very talented Boyle attack. Eddie Nolan and Shane Cunnane have been improving at midfield and their clash with Roch Hanmore and Enda Smith (or Cathal Feely) will have a huge bearing on the outcome. Up front, Brigid’s’ talisman is Ben O’Carroll. He has been having a superb championship, but it is certainly not a one-man attack. Robbie Dolan, Conor Hand, Bobby Nugent and Ciaran Sugrue have all been prominent and there are several other talented players to join the action if any players underperform. The Brigid’s attack has played some fantastic football in this championship and the Boyle defence will have to perform to their maximum to keep them at bay.

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Boyle now have a very settled team. Robert Kearney is a very reliable goalkeeper, while outside him I have been very impressed by the Boyle full-back line of youngsters Daniel Casey and Luke Glennon, flanked by the very experienced Killian Cox. Marc O’Connor has stepped in to replace the injured Seanie Purcell and has done very well in the half-back line alongside Tadhg McKenna and Oisin Cregg. Everyone knows the quality that Boyle have up front, with Enda and Donie Smith, Cian McKeon, Daire Cregg and Cathal Feely all key men. They have been racking up big scores. There was a time when Boyle depended on their attack to get them through big championship games, but they have become far more streetwise, especially this year. When they needed to shut up shop against Padraig Pearses in the semi-final they did it very effectively – and they may have to do that again on Sunday.

Verdict St Brigid’s have answered every question asked of them this year so far. They are a young and very talented team that has played some fantastic football. They feel they left the title behind them the past two years and are determined to get their hands on the Fahey Cup again. Most neutrals would love to see Boyle win their first title in 96 years. They have a number of magnificent players who deserve to win a county senior club medal. On form, and based what we have seen in the campaign so far, it is impossible to ignore the claims of this Brigid’s team. It may well be another frustrating day for Boyle on Sunday. Prediction: St Brigid’s.

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Jerome Stack, a native of Listowel, Co. Kerry, took the reins at St Brigid’s in 2022, having previously had club management experience in both Kerry and Clare. St Brigid’s’ championship run last year ended with a three-point defeat to Boyle – this Sunday’s opponents – in the semi-final, so there is plenty of incentive for Stack to try and ensure that result is reversed this weekend. The manager says that the perception that St Brigid’s have come through the easier side of the draw does not really bother him. “The scorelines of our games might suggest that alright, but we didn’t have any choice of our route to the final. What I would say is that we approached each game the same way, and particularly the knockout games. We wanted to make progress each day we went out. We treated every side we played this year with respect. “We were knocked out in the semi-final last year and we wanted to go a step further this year. We have achieved that now and we want to take the final step now”. Jerome says that the defeat to Boyle in the semifinal last year is still fresh in the minds of everyone

involved with the Kiltoom club. “There is no member of the team management and especially our players who have forgotten last year’s semi-final. We went into that match having played well in our group and Boyle came out on top in that match. Look, irrespective of anything that has gone on before, now we know what to expect from Boyle. Boyle were the last team to beat us in the championship and they deserved their win on that day too. It left us with questions to answer and we will see where that will take us on Sunday”. The Brigid’s manager says that they will be concentrating on their own game but will have to account for the strengths of the opposition. “We have to be prepared to play whatever style of game that we feel is required on the day. There may be a perception out there that a tough arm wrestle might not suit us, but I don’t feel that way. I do think that the panel of players that we have at the moment are capable of playing several different ways. We have earned our right to be in the final, and so have Boyle. So let’s see what happens”. St Brigid’s have scored a very handsome total of 13 goals in the championship this year, a strike rate which has proven a major asset in their run to the final. Jerome Stack: “From my point of view it’s bril-

liant that we have been scoring goals, but I would also point out that we have not conceded a goal in the championship so far. So there is a balance to be struck. If you want to have a chance of winning you have to be able to change during the course of a game. How you play may be dictated by the opposition. But to me we have gone about our business in a very balanced way so far. We haven’t got everything right but we have got a lot of things right”. The St Brigid’s manager says that having a strong panel is very important at this level. “Any team who want to be successful now must accept that it’s no longer a 15-man game. You need five good subs, but you need even more than that. Only five can come on but you need subs pushing each other for places. To be fair to our panel they have set the standard in terms of preparation”. St Brigid’s are a big club, one that’s used to winning titles, so how important is it that they bring the Fahey Cup back to Kiltoom on Sunday? “The next county championship that a player is in – whether it’s their first or their 31st in any county or for any club – the next match is the most important one. You won’t a get a chance to replay the game. All I’m concerned about is this county final. When it’s over we can talk about other games but now this is the only game that counts” he concluded.

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Having waited for 95 years to get to a county senior final last year, Boyle are there again this October – and the man who has led them to both finals is Cian Smith, older brother to star players Enda and Donie. When the Boyle manager

spoke to the local media last weekend he was very calm and quietly confident despite the huge task ahead of his side this Sunday. Cian says the team is more laid-back this year compared to last season. “One thing I noticed this year is that the lads are more relaxed. There was a

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exact same way. We have never changed our style. Even against Roscommon Gaels (when they conceded six goals) we treated that as sixteen and a half minutes of a freak episode. We outscored them comfortably after that, but look, sometimes you have to play the way the game is going on the day. Sometimes you leave three up front and sometimes you leave two up front. It’s not sexy football to watch but it works for us”. Last year Boyle defeated Sunday’s opponents (St Brigid’s) in the county semi-final. Will that have any bearing on this weekend’s final? Smith doesn’t think so. “The two teams are basically the same in terms of personnel. We were five points down after 15 minutes in that game and we dug ourselves out of a hole to win it. We hadn’t been in a final before and I told the lads just go for it and they performed well and we got over the line”. Boyle are without a few players since last year’s exploits and their manager has highlighted the loss of Seanie Purcell (through injury) as a particularly big blow to the team. “Sean is a massive loss to

Boyle manager Cian Smith will be hoping to lead his team to victory over St Brigid’s in this Sunday’s Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon Senior Football Final. Pic: Bernie O’Farrell

us. He is 38 years old and is our leader, to be honest. I grew up with him and played with him. He played underage soccer for Ireland and played with Sligo Rovers. He played for Roscommon seniors and won a Connacht title in 2010. “Sean has produced for us in every game and his attitude is unreal. He is like a manager on the pitch. But when he got injured it was an opportunity for Marc O’Connor to come in and he hasn’t put a foot wrong. He hasn’t let us down and that’s what we want”. With several top class players in their ranks these

days, this could be classed as a golden era of Boyle football, making the desire to win a county senior title all the stronger. “Like a lot of things in life these things go in cycles. We won the intermediate championship ten years ago and Enda and Donie (Smith) came off a good minor team, and now we have Niall O’Donnell, Daniel Casey, Eden Kearns and David Flanagan who have come from a good minor team. We have to strike while the iron is hot. We hadn’t been in a final for so many years so we have to try to take our opportunity while we have it now”.

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