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EWS that lead concentrations of nearly 15 times over the legal limit have been found in tests in north Dublin and unsafe levels found elsewhere in the country is bound to give cause for concern. In fact, since the start of 2017 unsafe levels of lead have been found in drinking water in more than 30 areas, according to figures from Irish Water obtained by the Irish Times under the Freedom of Information Act. Among the tests listed was a property in Rosses Point, Sligo, last year which found levels six times higher than the limit for safe consumption. A test in Kilkeedy, Co. Clare, found lead levels more than 10 times above safe drinking limits at 113 mg/l. The most serious result was from a test of drinking water near Sutton Dart station, north Co Dublin which found lead contamination nearly 15 times above the legal limit last year. Other parts of north Dublin, including Coolock, tested with concentration 12 times above the legal limit. HSE guidelines state that long-term exposure to lead can affect brain development in children, or babies in the womb. It can also cause harm to kidneys and cause high blood pressure, and is classed as a probable carcinogen. It is generally accepted the contamination is the result of older lead pipes still in use across the public water network. Irish Water say there are no lead water mains in Ireland. However, service connections within properties can contain traces of lead. The vast majority of lead pipes are contained within properties built up to and including the 1970s. Continued on Page 2

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Top of the Tree accolade for Brogan’s Eurospar

Pictured at the Top of the Tree and Customer First @ EUROSPAR awards ceremony at the recent EUROSPAR Guild 2018 were: Leo Crawford, Group Chief Executive, BWG Group, Aileen and Annette Howard, EUROSPAR Belmullet and Malachy Hanberry, Managing Director, EUROSPAR.

nnette Howard, proprietor of Brogan’s EUROSPAR Belmullet, Co Mayo, is among an elite group of retailers from around the country who have been honoured with the prestigious Top of the Tree accolade at the annual EUROSPAR Retailer Awards celebration, held in the Aviva Stadium

recently. The Top of the Tree awards is special recognition for outstanding retail practice across EUROSPAR’s six pillar Retail Strategy of Value, Freshness, Rewards, Choice, Service and Experience that has been unanimously endorsed by their retailers.

Retailers Annette and Aileen Howard said: “We are delighted to receive this accolade which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff. A Top of the Tree Award is not only a mark of pride for our store and staff, but more importantly, it lets our customers know that we are leaders in the field. This accolade is a point of differentiation in what is a very competitive marketplace and we’re honoured to receive the recognition.” Malachy Hanberry, EUROSPAR Managing Director, BWG Foods (owners and operators of the EUROSPAR brand in Ireland) said: “EUROSPAR retailers strive for excellence in every aspect of their service to their shoppers and the local communities in which they are embedded. In meeting the exacting standards of the Top of the Tree programme, our retailers illustrate their commitment to being industry leaders in the retail sector and their focus on exceeding customer expectations. I congratulate Brogans EUROSPAR Belmullet on this outstanding achievement.” Brogan’s EUROSPAR was also presented with a Customer First @ EUROSPAR award at the ceremony. Customer First @ EUROSPAR is the retail operations standards programme that has been implemented across the EUROSPAR Supermarket group. Brogan’s EUROSPAR Belmullet, Co Mayo has been serving the locality since 1998 and employs 45 staff locally. It is open Monday to Saturday, from 8am to 8pm and Sunday, from, 9 am to 7 pm.

Mayo golfer at Tourism Ireland event in Augusta CASTLEBAR’S Jim McGovern, president of the GUI (Golfing Union of Ireland) was joined by Tourism Ireland when it hosted its annual ‘Meet the Irish’ event on day one of the US Masters in Augusta– highlighting our world-class golf to influential golf journalists from right around the United States. A key message is the fact that Royal Portrush will host The Open this summer. Marking an historic return to Northern Ireland after 68 years, Tourism Ireland is taking every opportunity to leverage this prestigious event. Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America and Australia, said: “Tourism Ireland has an extensive marketing programme under way this year, to highlight our world-class golf and to encourage more Americans to consider a golfing vacation in Ireland. In particular, we are highlighting The 148th Open, which will take place at Royal Portrush this summer. Our message is that Ireland offers American golfers the complete package – with some of the very best links golf in the world, stunning scenery and the warmest of welcomes.” Pictured are:Jim McGovern, Castlebar Golf Club and president of the GUI (Golfing Union of Ireland); Mike Woodcock, The R&A; Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland; and Ron Green Jr, Charlotte Observer, at Tourism Ireland’s Meet the Irish media event at the US Masters.

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Dervish Release The Great Irish Songbook Track listing: 1) The Rambling Irishman (featuring Cathy Jordan) 2) There’s Whiskey in the Jar (featuring The SteelDrivers) 3) Molly Malone (featuring Imelda May) 4) The Galway Shawl (featuring Steve Earle) 5) She Moved Through The Fair (featuring Andrea Corr) 6) The Rocky Road to Dublin (featuring Brendan Gleeson) 7) Down by the Sally Gardens (featuring Kate Rusby) 8) On Raglan Road (featuring Vince Gill) 9) Dónal Óg (featuring Cathy Jordan Dervish) 10) The Fields of Athenry (featuring Jamey Johnson) 11) The May Morning Dew (featuring Rhiannon Giddens) 12) The West Coast of Clare (featuring David Gray) 13) The Parting Glass (featuring Abigail Washburn)

conic Irish (and Sligo) folk group Dervish released their new album, The Great Irish Songbook last featuring performances by a remarkable array of guest vocalists. One of those is Irish actor and director Brendan Gleeson - known for his portrayal of Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody in the Harry Potter films - who lends his lilting baritone to the band’s spirited rendition of DK Gavan’s muchloved classic “The Rocky Road To Dublin,” which chronicles the adventures of a man as he travels from his home in Tuam, County Galway to Liverpool. The Great Irish Songbook, Dervish’s first studio album in more than a decade, is an ambitious project that boasts guest appearances by an extraordinary assemblage of singers and musicians from both sides of the Atlantic. Dervish - Michael Holmes, Cathy Jordan, Liam Kelly, Brian McDonagh, Shane Mitchell, Tom Morrow, with Seamie O Dowd - is joined on The Great Irish Songbook by fellow Irish artists Andrea Corr, Brendan Gleeson, and Imelda May; English singer Kate Rusby; Welsh singer-songwriter David Gray; and from the United States, Steve Earle, Rhiannon Giddens, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, The SteelDrivers, and Abigail Washburn. The album has been highly recommended by Hot Press: “If you need an urgent injection of nourishment for your mind, body and spirit, treat yourself to this invigorating excavation of the The Great Irish Songbook,” while The Irish Edition’s Jamie O’Brien calls Dervish “one of the best bands in any genre to ever come out of Ireland” and proclaims the album their “best so far.”

On September 19th, Dervish will premiere The Great Irish Songbook at London’s famed Palladium. Special guests David Gray and Kate Rusby will perform on the show and more guests will be confirmed shortly. A full slate of tour dates for summer

and fall will be announced in the coming weeks. The band, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, was interviewed by Scott Simon on NPR’s Weekend Edition on April 13th.

Carrick author publishes book of poetry Carrick-on-Shannon author Joanna Scott has just published a fine mixture of poetry available in paperback and kindle. Joanna Scott paints a picture of a wide variety of life experiences. The reader taken through the emotions of love, longing and loneliness to anger and betrayal, and finally, forgiveness. We see the beauty of the world and gain an insight into the fight that nature has against man. The contents include children's antics, Facebook, food and fast cars! There are many moods and insights portrayed with something for every taste. According to Joanne: “Writing poetry, I could do at school. My nerves however, took over and

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20th Sligo International Chamber Music Festival Friday 3rd to Monday 6th May, 2019

reat yourself to a weekend of exquisite music this May bank holiday as the 20th Sligo International Chamber Music Festival brings some of the finest Irish and international musicians to perform with the internationally acclaimed ensemble-in-residence, the Vogler Quartet. Taking place from Friday 3rd to Monday 6th May in the intimate surrounds of St. Columba’s Church Drumcliffe, nestled below Benbulben Mountain, and The Model, a contemporary arts centre in Sligo town, the Sligo International Chamber Music Festival is a highlight in the annual calendar of music events. More details at www.sligochambermusicie. Commenting on the festival programme, Artistic Director Tim Vogler says, “For our 20th anniversary, we have put together an ambitious high-quality programme which sees the return of many festival favourites from the past 20 years – both musicians and music – we look forward to welcoming them back and performing with them. We are very excited to present a new commission by Nick Roth and we pay homage to our dear friend Seán McSweeney in a very special event called His Deep Gaze.” This year’s festival boasts an exciting line up of Irish and international guest artists including the Grieg Trio, Eugène Mursky (piano); David Orlowsky (clarinet); Michael McHale (piano); Dermot Dunne (accordion); Sharon Carty (mezzo-soprano); Vashti Hunter (cello); Malachy Robinson (double bass); Bruno Schneider (French horn); Henrik Rabien (bassoon) and Nick Roth (composer, saxophone, producer). These illustrious performers, along with the Vogler Quartet will perform music from all

periods and musical styles including quintets, quartets, trios, duos, solos and songs by composers Schumann, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Beethoven and many, many more, something for everyone from music lovers and enthusiasts to the novice and the curious. In celebration of the 20th anniversary year, two very special new

events take place funded by Sligo County Council’s Creative Ireland Programme 20182022. On Monday 6th May, the premiere of Nick Roth’s Second Quintet for Accordion and String Quartet commissioned by the Festival will be performed by Dermot Dunne (accordion) and the Vogler Quartet On Saturday 4th May a very special event featuring music, poetry and art curated by poet Gerard Smyth to honour the late artist Seán McSweeney takes place. His Deep Gaze coincides with the inclusion of a number of Seán’s pieces in The Keeper exhibition, the Model’s biggest showcase of The Niland Collection to date. The festival once again features the successful Tuned In! Youth programme cofunded by the Music Generation/Arts Council Partnership, in association with Music Generation Sligo. This unique and innovative programme is curated by Professor James Cavanagh from the Royal Irish Academy of Music. The Grammy-nominated Vogler Quartet together for over thirty years and, with all four of its original members, continues to build upon its reputation as one of the finest quartets of its generation. Founding members Tim Vogler, Frank Reinecke, Stefan Fehlandt, and Stephan Forck are widely recognized for their uncommon musical intelligence, homogeneous sound, insightful interpretations, and unconventional programming. They have created a vibrant ensemble spirit, as well as a unique string quartet sound which consistently offers new insights into the genre. Formed in East Berlin in 1985, the quartet continues to pursue an ambitious international schedule of concerts and master classes in prestigious venues around the world. Drumcliffe Church • The Model, Sligo www.sligochambermusic.ie info@sligochambermusic.ie

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Testing Times - Top tips for coping with exam pressure

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Making the Right Connections

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Irish emigrant’s career as an early telephone pioneer in America to be launched in Mayo County Library

Michael Larkin and 2019 Mayo Person of the Year and Chairman of Portwest, Cathal Hughes, holding a framed copy of Thomas Larkin's American passport. "That's an amazing invention Mr Bell…But who would ever want to use it?" (US President Rutherford B Hayes) Issued 10th April 2019 - A fascinating new book, aptly entitled Making the Right Connections, is due to be launched in the coming weeks. The book, published by Bookhub Publishing, written and compiled by local author Michael Larkin, vividly describes significant milestones in the evolution of telecommunications, predictions made regarding Alexander G Bell's new invention, Irish emigration, transatlantic connectivity and an outline of the journey undertaken by Thomas Larkin, one of the early telephone pioneers of America. Following the invention of the

telephone by Bell in 1876, most of the American people, including President Rutherford B Hayes remained sceptical as to the merits of Bell's new speaking telegraph. In today's world of instantaneous connectivity, it's interesting to note that it was as recent as 1983 before the cellular or mobile phone became commercially available for the first time. The first delivery of mail 'by air' between North America and Ireland occurred on June 15, 1919, when John Alcock and Arthur W Brown made the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic ocean, crashlanding in a bog near Clifden, County Galway. Making the Right Connections has

received endorsements from a number of respected Irish and Irish American academics, including author, historian and 2019 Meitheal Mhuigheo recipient Terry Reilly who stated: “Here is a terrific story about a young man from a rural village in County Mayo, who, like so many of his friends, emigrated to the USA, simply to find employment. As a distinguished member of the Bell Telephone Company in Pennsylvania, he made a significant contribution to the telephone industry in the early 1900s.” Thomas Larkin, the central character in the book, was a grand-uncle of the author Michael Larkin. He was born in the townland of Derrew, Ballyheane, on July 4, 1874. Similar to thousands of other young Irishmen and women, he made that perilous voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in the hope of securing a better future in the New World. His 'American Dream' became a reality when he secured employment with the Bell Telephone Company in Pennsylvania. Having had a distinguished career as one of the early telephone pioneers of America, he received many accolades for his role in the delivery of the telephone network into the American mid-west. Speaking in advance of the launch, author Michael Larkin said: “It's very fitting that Making the Right Connections will be launched in advance of Mayo Day, a spectacular occasion dedicated to celebrating our culture, heritage and connectedness with our diaspora throughout the world.” Award winning Midwest Radio presenter Tommy Marren will officially launch this eagerly anticipated book in Mayo County Library on Monday, April 29 at 7pm. All are welcome. Book signings and sales will take place from 6pm.

Connacht Battle for the Paddle this Easter weekend

tand Up Paddleboarding or SUPping is currently experiencing a huge surge in popularity with people of all ages and sizes discovering a wonderful new way to enjoy our waterways. Leading the way is Harbour SUP and Sail from Adventure Sligo who are responsible for introducing many to this relatively new sport. It’s not only a way to enjoy an afternoon however, SUPping also has a competitive side and on Easter weekend Harbour SUP and Sail are holding the wonderfully named Connacht Battle for the Paddle. Now there’s a different way to enjoy a day out with the family,

watching SUP experts showing their skills in the surf. “The Connacht Battle for the Paddle is Irelands premier all discipline SUP event”, explains Mikee Hamilton of Harbour SUP and Sail, “That means competitors have a choice of events to take part in. The event includes Distance Racing, Technical Sprinting (racing around a course in the surf) and a SUP Surfing contest”. This is the fourth year of the Connacht Battle for the Paddle and competitors are expected from all around the country. “We’re hoping to get some from

the UK and Europe as well”, says Mikee Hamilton, “The Irish SUP Surf Classic is taking place the weekend before at Aughris/Tra Bhuí so we are hoping that the majority of travelling competitors will compete in both events. We welcome entries for all categories and subject to ability we have equipment available to hire for competitors”. The SUP events take place on both Easter Saturday and Sunday. Saturday begins mid-afternoon in Enniscrone with the 3km Technical Sprint race which is three laps of a course running from Enniscrone Pier into the beach and surf. On Saturday evening it’s time for the Distance Races (2.5km and 5km) on the River Moy from the first bridge in town to The Quay with a finish loop in front of Crockets. On Sunday, Enniscrone Beach is the venue for SUP Surfing centred near the Old Bathhouse. The exact schedule will be announced about four days in advance; weather plays its part in making final decisions. Spectators are very welcome and will be well catered for with food and drink stalls. The event is kindly sponsored by Billabong Ireland and Typhoon International. For further details, contact Mikee Hamilton (086 0315737, mikeehamilton20@gmail.com or look for @harboursup on Facebook).

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ublin GAA footballer, yoga instructor and patron of the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association, Michael Darragh Macauley, is the face of a newlylaunched yoga exercise DVD for people with lung fibrosis. Yoga has been shown to provide benefits to people with lung fibrosis in helping their health and wellbeing through improved breathing, mobility, flexibility, as well as through the relief of tension and anxiety. In the video produced by the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association – which is available to view online or to order at www.ilfa.ie – Michael Darragh takes three patient volunteers through a series of breathing and meditation techniques, followed by physical exercises. There are two levels of exercises featured which are suitable for beginners and those who feel they can progress to a more advanced stage. Before undertaking the exercises, viewers are asked to adhere to the “BORG” scale – named after Gunnar Borg – which helps them assess how breathless they should be when exercising and gauge what is the right level of activity for them. Personal Loss For Michael Darragh Macauley, lung fibrosis is a cause especially close to his heart having sadly lost his father to the disease: “My father unfortunately had lung fibrosis and sadly passed away in 2012. It was a very tough time for all the family as you can imagine. Consequently, I was very happy to become involved in this DVD which I hope will make a real difference to the lives of people with lung fibrosis. I have a deep appreciation of yoga and the holistic benefits it offers across a whole range of areas. Even though it becomes increasingly difficult to exercise with this condition, it’s important that patients do try, and yoga is perfect because they can push themselves as hard as they see fit. “In the video we go through a series of exercises that can help people manage their health and cope with the

challenges of living with the condition. The great thing is that the exercises can be done whether seated or standing and can be adapted to suit each individual’s abilities. People can go at their own pace and no one gets left behind.” Matt Cullen, from Swords, is one of three people with lung fibrosis to volunteer to take part in the yoga exercise DVD under the expert guidance of Michael Darragh. Matt’s visions of becoming a body contortionist were slightly wide of the mark: “I had never tried yoga before and had the false notion that it would involve somewhat contortionist body movements! However, doing the yoga class with Michael Darragh was a very relaxing experience and there was no pressure whatsoever. The yoga exercises were safe, easy to follow and very doable, and I found them good for both mind and body. Not only did they help with my breathing and flexibility, but they were also really helpful in reducing the stress and anxiety that comes with living with lung fibrosis.” Home Comfort For Dr Kate O’Reilly, Consultant Respiratory Physician, and Irish Lung Fibrosis Association spokesperson, physical exercise is key to helping manage lung fibrosis: “One of the great things about yoga is that it is suitable for people with varying levels of lung fibrosis, including those who may have had a transplant or are oxygen dependent. For those on oxygen, we would urge them to speak to their medical team about turning up their oxygen levels to agreed levels so that they can cope with the activity and exercise comfortably. Everyone gets breathless when they exercise but what is important is that lung fibrosis patients know how to manage their level of breathlessness. Positive lifestyle changes and, in particular, physical exercise, is hugely important for people with lung fibrosis. This DVD now means that they can exercise in the comfort of their own sitting room.”

There are more than 200 types of lung fibrosis and IPF, or Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (meaning the cause is unknown), is the most common. IPF is a rare, chronic, progressive condition that causes irreversible scarring of the lungs. It is characterised by extreme breathlessness, low energy and fatigue, dry cough and, ultimately, respiratory failure requiring medical oxygen therapy 24 hours a day. Unfortunately, there is no cure. Approximately 400 patients are diagnosed with IPF each year and 1,000 are living with the condition. It is usually diagnosed in people over the age of 50, affects more men than women, and is more common in smokers or those who have smoked in the past. However, a substantial number of patients with lung fibrosis have never smoked, and it has been known to develop in different family members, suggesting a possible genetic link. Top Tips for Living with Lung Fibrosis If you smoke, stop. Ask your family and friends not to smoke around you. Eat healthily. This, along with exercise, will help you to maintain a healthy weight as being overweight can make it harder for you to breathe and cause you to become more tired. Stay active. Exercise will help you keep fit and strong, not to mention improve your mood and well-being. Attend pulmonary rehabilitation classes. These are supervised exercise programmes that take place in hospitals or in the community – just ask your doctor for details. Get out there! Continue to socialise, enjoy your hobbies and join a lung fibrosis support group. This yoga exercise DVD has been made possible thanks to the support of US philanthropic organisation, Three Lakes Partners. The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association also offers a number of other exercise tools for people with lung fibrosis, including its 2,000 Steps a Day Exercise Challenge Walking Pack and an exercise DVD. To order, simply visit www.ilfa.ie

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he taste of home-grown fruit and vegetables really is far superior to anything that you can buy. You know exactly what has been used, or more importantly what has not been used, to grow your own produce and of course knowing that you have grown them yourself adds to the flavour! Home-grown goodness This is a perfect time to make a start growing your own fruit and vegetables and it’s so easy. Do you fancy picking your own sun-warmed strawberries in summer or perhaps a bunch of fresh herbs or salad leaves from right outside your own back door? Well everyone can enjoy these delicious pleasures, even if you are completely new to gardening. Get a head start Sowing vegetable, salad and herb seeds is fun and rewarding, but you may want to save time and buy ready-to-go baby vegetable plants, offering convenience and fast results. You’ll find all your favourite vegetable plants here at Ardcarne Garden Centre, including cabbages, cauliflower, kale, broccoli, beetroot, spinach, peas, salads and a great selection for growing under cover such as tomatoes and cucumbers. New potatoes Having your own new potatoes is a real treat in summer and now is the time to get planting. You’ll find a fabulous range of early, second early and maincrop varieties at Ardcarne Garden Centre and some of the newer blight resistant varieties such as ‘Sarpo Mira’. It’s also a great time to put in onion sets, garlic and shallots.

Fruity flavours Every garden should include a couple of fruit trees and bushes as with the minimum of care, they provide healthy and delicious fruit for years, perhaps even generations. Children also love to grow their own fruit, especially strawberries, which crop easily and are so scrumptious with ice cream! They will happily grow in a pot on a sunny patio, where you can watch the fruit ripen and pick them at a moment’s notice. The taste of home-grown strawberries is simply sublime and a great treat in summer. Blueberries are very easy to grow as well and if you’ve never grown one before you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how well they crop. The fruit grows on a bushy plant which is very happy to live in a large pot of Ericaceous, or lime-free, compost (the same type that is used for rhododendrons). Give them plenty of water in dry weather and they will reward you with delicious blue-black fruits in summer. Blueberries are regarded as one of the new super foods, full of antioxidants, so they do you lots of good as well! Enjoy your own apples If you have a reasonable-sized garden, then why not try a few apple trees? They are very long-lived trees and will give years of pleasure and fruit for generations. Varieties such as ‘Katja’ and ‘Discovery’, are particularly suited for our climate in the west of Ireland and highly recommended. Plum and pear trees will also give good crops in most sheltered locations. It’s worth remembering that fruit trees will set more fruit if at least two differ-

FREE EVENT A Free Vegetable Growing Event will be taking place at Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle & Roscommon Town Saturday 27th April. Join expert organic grower Klaus Laitenberger at 11am (Ardcarne, Boyle) and 3pm (Ardcarne Garden Centre, Roscommon Town) and pick up some great tips on growing.

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How to decorate a cosy and compact sitting room, snug or lounge

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f you are looking for small living room ideas, take inspiration from our gallery of beautiful small space designs to unlock the potential of your compact living room. When you are redecorating, one of the easiest ways to make a small living room feel more spacious is to inject soft, pastel shades into your design scheme to keep the room warm and inviting.

SWAP YOUR SOFA FOR A SNUGGLER

A bulky sofa can gobble up living room space quickly, so if you have an especially tiny room, ask yourself if you could manage with an equally comfy but far less invasive ‘snuggles’. Otherwise known as a 1.5 seater, it can easily accommodate a parent and child – or a cuddly couple. This room also employs another neat trick that’s genius for small rooms that back onto gardens – a botanical decorating scheme. ‘Pretty florals are perfect for blurring the lines between indoors and outdoors,’ says our Senior Features Editor Stephanie Durrant. Creating this visual link will draw the eye outside and again make the rom feel bigger.

AVOID A CORRIDOR EFFECT WITH A CORNER SOFA

This reception room is quite long and thin, and previously the owners had a long dark sofa, which only added to the corridor effect. By swapping it for a pale L-shaped design, they’ve created a cosy corner and opened up the space. There’s now also room for more seating by way of large floor cushions.

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When it comes to small living rooms, hard-working, multi-functional pieces of furniture are your friends. Take this coffee table, which doubles as a storage bin, allowing you to clear away any clutter at a moment’s notice. You could also invest in lidded stools, or even a sofa with storage under the seat. Add wall mirrors and furniture with reflective surfaces into your design scheme to maximise the amount of natural light in your living room to make it feel bigger and brighter.

DRAW ATTENTION AWAY FROM THE DOOR USE STOOLS AS SEATS

The first thing you should never do if you have a small living room is cram in too much furniture. Instead, choose a sofa that’s proportional to the size of the space, and if you’re still in need of more seating, use stools. They’ll take up far less room than bulky armchairs, and can be easily manoeuvred. If you like your living room cute and cosy, try clustering colourco-ordinated objects together – from pictures to cushions – to create a coherent look. Make the most of natural light in the room by keeping window dressings simple. If you are lucky enough to have high ceilings, full-length curtains are a good choice as they’ll draw the eye upwards and create the illusion of space, even if the square footage in your living room is a bit meagre. Subtle stripe designs add to the feeling of extra depth. If you do choose curtains, make sure they can be swept away from the window for light or alternatively go for Roman or roller blinds.

Whether it’s a bijou country cottage or a studio flat, it can be tricky to create a relaxing bolt hole when your front door opens straight into your living room. Take the emphasis away from the entrance by creating a focal point with thoughtfully arranged seating. Here, a neat twoseater and comfy armchair have been placed at a 90-degree angle to a slim side table and lamp. A cool neutral palette works beautifully with the rustic plasterwork and the roller blind makes the most of a recessed window to add extra square inches to the room.

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Just because your living room is verging on the small side, it doesn’t mean that you should hide away all your favourite belongings in storage. If you have objects that are worthy of showing off then display them along an open shelf, above the sofa. This idea is great for when floor space is at a premium.

DISTRACT THE EYE WITH CHARACTERFUL FURNISHINGS

While banishing clutter might help a smaller living room feel more open, if you’re a fan of the cosy, lived-in look such a pared back scheme will do little for you. But small doesn’t have to mean bare and characterless. Try the classic combination of dark leather armchair and traditional fireplace – there’s nothing like it for creating a warm, cosy environment. Add much-loved items and accessories – in an interesting, character-filled scheme, no one will be thinking about how small the room is.

MAKE THE MOST OF THE SPACE UNDER THE STAIRS Make the most of the unused space under the stairs by incorporating everything from storage to quirky accessories. If you have space issues in your small abode and need to make the most of every nook and cranny then turn to that nimble spot under the stairs into a warm and cosy living space. Here, a built-in bookcase and sofa tucks in neatly in that often unloved and underused area.

WORK WITH ORIGINAL FEATURES

MAXIMISE STORAGE POTENTIAL

Small living rooms need to be kept fresh and uncluttered with well-chosen storage. A great way to make a small living room feel larger is to keep it meticulously tidy and in order to do that, everything in the room needs to have its proper place. Floating shelves are perfect for small rooms because they can hold a lot of things on a wall or in alcoves, or choose bespoke fitted, floor-to-ceiling shelves and cupboards that make use of every inch of spare space.

Give architectural features a modern update with a fresh coat of paint and light retouching. Here original features have been painted to give this living room a modern edge. The black fireplace remains the focal point, and adds a sense of cosiness along with the chunky sofa and rustic wooden coffee table. A wool rug brings texture to the scheme and enhances the inviting feel of the room.

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Latest BEDROOM HOMES designs to watch & GARDENS

o you know that revamping your house every once in a while is required for your mental health? That may sound a little odd, but it is true; the design of your house play part in changing your mood. Besides, your house is your comfort zone because it is the only place where you get the chance to leave your responsibilities and duties at the threshold of your door, and take some time to rest and relax, shutting the noises of the world out. However, some people are satisfied with just leaving their house just the way it is without changing anything. That may vary from one person to another, but no matter how people may perceive this matter differently, you usually can’t help but fall in love with all the newly launched designs. Even if you are not the type of the person who loves changing their houses’ decoration, your bedroom can be excluded from that equation, especially because it is where you can put your exhausted body at rest or enjoy reading your favorite book on your bed without being interrupted, so it has to be greatly taken care of in order to keep yourself away from falling victim for temporary depression due to your boring environment. That does not mean that you should ignore the rest of your house; above and beyond, your preferred decorations and the way you choose to design your place can reveal a lot about your personality, thoughts, and emotions. Also, getting your home to stay trendy and updated can make you receive a lot of compliments from whoever visits your place and that will definitely boost your mood and elevate your energy level. Everybody surely likes having a place that they dearly love, so they do not find themselves staying outdoors longer that they stay at their own place, so save yourself that trouble by taking care of your home and keeping it trendy. Check out these latest home design trends.

PECULIAR LIGHTING

Going bizarre is not surprising anymore; in fact, it has become one of the best techniques to get along with the trending stuff in all aspects and, gladly, interior design was not excluded. Installing peculiar lighting in one of your house’s rooms has become an embraced trend in. Moreover, it is deemed to be the quickest way to revamp your room without having to undergo drastic changes. Accordingly, feel free to go ahead and enjoy installing some few and far between lighting systems around your place to effortlessly make it look trendy.

THE POWER OF NAVY BLUE

Navy blue has successfully made its way to the top trendiest home designs recently. It has become popular in no time since it has been competing with the popularity of black and, gladly, it adds the same elegant and sophistication that the black color adds. Besides, it has been proven to be a great team member since it can greatly partner up with almost any color and still add intricacy to your room.

ROMANTIC VIBES

According to interior designers, there are colors that are deemed to be romantic; these ones have become the new trend in designing bedrooms exceptionally. These colors include raspberry pink, deep ruby red, and caramel; mostly, they are colors that create Valentine’s atmosphere in your room.

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Friday 26th April, 8pm This dark comedy, starring Jon Kenny (D’Unbelievables), written and directed by Katie Holly (Marion, Sharon), features one man’s loneliness – and his pathological hatred of crows. Dan is a man on a mission; to scatter, maim or kill every crow that has ever blighted his land and his life. However he gets distracted easily by flights of the imagination and memories of events from his past and a weekly schedule of funerals and masses he must attend, imagined conversations with his beloved sheepdog, and a stream of racing commentators, TV chefs and David Attenborough - all so that he can hear a voice that is not his own. Tickets: €18 / €16. Early booking advised.

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Written by Gail Louw and Jeffrey Holland, fulfilling a long held desire to pay tribute to his hero Stan Laurel, Jeffrey Holland tells this intriguing, funny and often poignant tale of friendship, love and dedication about one of Hollywood’s great film comedians. Jeffrey (Hi-de-Hi, You Rang M'Lord) stars in this one-man show about friendship, memories and a couple of remarkable lives. Set in the bedroom of a sick Oliver Hardy the show takes place during Laurel's visit to the dying man. Recounting their past success as the comedy double act Laurel and Hardy, this is a humorous and touching look at one of the great cinematic partnerships of the last century.

"I say to people, have you heard of John Cooper Clarke and if they say, yes, yeah he's an absolute genius and you just go, 'oh - ok, you've saved me a lot of time" Steve Coogan. John Cooper Clarke shot to prominence in the 1970s as the original ‘people’s poet’. Today, JCC is as relevant and vibrant as ever, and his influence just as visible on today’s pop culture. Aside from his trademark ‘look’ continuing to resonate with fashionistas young and old, and his poetry included on national curriculum syllabus, his effect on modern music is huge.

Feis Ceoil Mon 22 - Wed 24 Apr 2019 Since its inception in 1903, Sligo Feis Ceoil has welcomed and rewarded the finest musicians, artists and thespians to Sligo. Boasting a wide range of categories, Sligo Feis Ceoil is a renowned platform for budding artists and established talent to compete against like-minded and gifted individuals. We gratefully acknowledge the support of all our sponsors who make this possible. Catherine Heaney will join us on April 24th to present a special award (€1000) in commemorating the life and works of Ireland's Nobel laureate Seamus Heney. Further details: www.sligofeisceoil.ie, info@sligofeisceoil.ie, 087 9602866

Chicago 23rd April Jerry and Jeanette Brinson, a seemingly happily married couple, have recently moved to Montana with their teenage son Joe. Everything changes when Jerry loses his job. Frustrated and rudderless, he ignores his wife’s objections and takes a job fighting dangerous wildfires. With Jerry away, Jeanette chooses to re-examine her own lot in life, making some dramatic decisions to reclaim her independence. A bewildered Joe watches on as the life he knew falls apart. Paul Dano makes the transition from acting to the director’s chair with extraordinary confidence. Adapted from Richard Ford’s novel, Wildlife is a vivid study of the cracks that appear in one American family’s comfortable, normal life. Carey Mulligan and Jake Gyllenhaal both offer up remarkable performances in this devastating film. Tickets: €5. Presented in association with access>CINEMA.

Wed 17 - Sat 20 Apr 2019, 8pm, Matinee Sat 20 April, 2.30pm / €20 / €18conc For the first time ever in Sligo, the Broadway sensational smash hit musical Chicago storms into the Hawks Well for a razzle dazzlingly spectacular limited run. From the team who brought you The Full Monty in 2016, Pop Up Theatre Sligo locally premier one of the most famous musicals of all time with stunning choreography and boundless energy in a fast paced comedy that has to be seen to be believed! With classics songs such as “All That Jazz”, “Razzle Dazzle” and “We Both Reached for the Gun” Chicago promises to be a production not to be missed! Tickets on sale Nov 19th @ 10am. Early Booking Strongly Advised.

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Most people overlook key to weight loss higher body mass index (BMI). For example, some people turn to food when they are feeling low. Dr Robinson offers the following tips to help people recognise the emotional connection they may have to food: -Keep a diary every day, writing down the food you eat and your mood at the time of eating. Look for unhealthy patterns -Identify foods that make you feel good and write down why you eat them. For example, are you eating them because you feel stressed or do they evoke a certain memory Before you eat anything, ask yourself whether you are eating it because you are hungry. If you are not actually hungry, look for the root of your motive. Dr Robinson said that the main aim is to view eating as providing nourishment, not as a reward or coping mechanism. “If getting your body in shape hasn’t work out yet, maybe this time start with your mind,” she added.

he key to weight loss is not what you put into your mouth, but why, US researchers have said. With 2016 just weeks away, a lot of people will make a New Year resolution to lose weight, however many will not achieve this and among those who do, the majority will regain the weight they lose. In fact, studies suggest that two-thirds of people who lose 5% of their total weight, gain it back, and the more weight a person loses, the lower their chances of keeping it off. However, according to Dr Diane Robinson, a neuropsychologist at Orlando Health, these figures are not surprising as most people focus on the physical aspects of losing weight, such as diet and exercise, while ignoring the

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• Cow Cubicle Mats • Slat Mats • Horse Mats • Parlour Mats For further information contact Tom Duffy COW COMFORT LTD Tel: 097-82057 • Fax: 097-82376 Email: cowcomfort@eircom.net

MAYO/SLIGO MART Crossmolina Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo. Phone No.: (096) 22555/22558 Web: www.mayosligomart.ie Licence 002934 BULLOCKS, HEIFERS, COWS, WEANLINGS & ALL SHEEP EVERY TUESDAY STARTING AT 10.30AM. RING 1- BULLOCKS STARTING AT 10.30 FOLLOWED BY BULL WEANLINGS. RING 2- HEIFERS STARTING AT 11.30 FOLLOWED BY HEIFER WEANLINGS. RING 3 – SUCKS AT 10.30 FOLLOWED BY CULL COWS/SPRINGERS/COWS & CALVES. HEEP START AT 10.45 PLEASE SEE WWW.MAYOSLIGOMART.IE FOR ALL EVENTS ON THE CALANDER. ANNUAL PEDIGREE SALE SATURDAY 20TH APRIL 2019. WE ARE ALSO A LICENCED EXPORT CENTRE. ENQUIRIES TO THE OFFICE.

Booking for SALES via the Office numbers on 09622555 & 09622558. Visit our website www.mayosligomart.ie

K&C MULVANEY Ltd.

Dead & Worn out Animals

DEAD AND WORN-OUT ANIMALS Contact: Tom Rogers Strokestown, Co. Roscommon SAME DAY COLLECTION SERVICE

Collection Service Daily Collection in all Areas Telephone: MULVANEYS at:

SERVICING LEITRIM & SLIGO FARMERS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

Tel: 049-4338331 or 086-8551932 / 086-3827008

Only Licensed Knackers Yard & Service in NorthWest Lowest Prices and Daily Collection Guaranteed

071-9634783 / 9633344

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED TRACTORS WANTED DRAINS AND SEWERS CLEANED ALL TYPES OF FORD TRACTORS WANTED 4600 • 5600 • 6600 • 7600 • 4610 • 5610 • 6610

ALSO NEW HOLLAND TRACTORS TS&TSA • SL/SLDP • TM 120 • TM125 • TM130 • 8160 • 8260 • 8360

PERMIT NO.CP00-09-03267-03

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY 086-8381227 / 086-1997815

ALSO MASSEY FERGUSON 130 • 165 • 185 • 188 • 168 • 240 • 265 • 250 • 275 • 290 •550 • 565 • 575 • 590 675 • 690 • 698 • 699 • 365 • 375 • 390 • 398 • 300 • 500 • 600 • 40 Series SL/SLDP Masy Ferguson Balers - 124 • 120/20 John Deere 342 / 550 Class Combines - Dominator & Lexion New Holland Combines - All Models John Deere Combines - 955 • 965 • 975 • 1075 • 1077 • 1178

Tel: 087-279-7553

GLAS, GLAS, GLAS Order Now, Plant Now

Plant all year round! Whitethorn and Beech Hedging etc. All trees and tree plants 24 Hour, 7 Days a week Firendly Service Delivery nationwide Receipts will be given Department Registered

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farmingServices Mollahan Engineering & Maintenance

• Industrial & Residential Gates • Roller Doors • Gate Automation & Repairs • General Engineering Railings - Gates & Ornate Items designed & made to order.

Call Micheál on 086-8248402 e: michealmollohan@eircom.net

COYNE TYRES BALLINA - LIMITED

offers Valid until 30/4/18

DEDICATED TYRE & BATTERY SALES & SERVICE, BALLINA, CO. MAYO

OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY - BOHOLA, SWINFORD, CO. MAYO

Call Brendan on: 087-230 7914 Mulroy & Sons Farm Machinery based in Bohola Swinford, Co. Mayo, import new and used Farm Machinery from the United Kingdom.

TYRE FINANCE Made Simple For Agricultural Tyre finance details call Pat @087-2201819

Products we have in stock for hire and sale

QUALITY SECOND!HAND HEAVY PLANT AND MACHINERY • BALLINA, CO. MAYO FOR SALE • FIAT 880 4X4 4 CYLINDER ENGINE. • FIAT 1180H 4X2 OFF FARM COND • STEYR 8140 4X4 • FRITZ CAB TO SUIT FORD 4600/6600 • BOOM TO SUIT FH130 AND EX 120 • DIPPER TO SUIT 100!1 • DISMANTLED FOR PARTS UHO 71 • CHAINS TO SUIT FH130. • BUCKETS TO SUIT 580G • BUCKET AND BUCKET RAM TO SUIT O&K RH20 • FORD 6610 AP CAB 4X2, VGC • ZETOR 8011, OFF FARM CONDITION • PICK UP HITCH TO SUIT MF165/265 ETC • PICK UP HITCH TO SUIT FORD 5000/6610

WANTED • HITACHI EX60!1 AND EX60!2/EX100! 1/EX120!1 FH130!1/FH130!2/ FH130!3 • FORD 5000/7000/5600/6600/7600 2 AND 4X4 • FORD 5610/6610/7610/6410/6810 2 AND 4X4 WITH FLOOR CHANGE • FORD 5640/6640/7740/7840 2 AND 4X4 WITH STANDARD GEARBOX • NEW HOLLAND 5640/6640/7740/7840 2 AND WITH 12X12 AND DUAL POWER. • NEW HOLLAND TS 90/100/110/115 2 AND 4X4 WITH STANDARD GEARBOX & DUAL POWER.

• Weed Licker • Harrows (Power, Spring, Chain, Disc and Pin) • Sprayers • Haybobs (Choice of 10) • Rotovators • Toppers • Ploughs • Spreaders • Mowers • Subsoilers • Cent Mixers • Vicon fertilliser spreader (Choice of 20) • Buckrackes • Hedgecutters (McConnells) choice of 2 All our products are reasonably priced and fully serviced www.mulroyandsonsfarmmachinery.town.ie Email : brendanmulroy1@eircom.net

Farm Sheds Fabricated & Erected Telephone: 0044-77-46117236

Water Lane, Ballina, Co. Mayo • Tel: 096-21935 • After Hours : 087-2686360 • Pat Jnr: 087-2201819 Email: info@coynetyres.ie • Web: www.coynetyres.ie

CATTLE WANTED ALL TYPES

Cows, Bulls, Heifers & Bullocks, Beef or for further feeding. Horned, Thin or Lame Cattle, also Cattle from restricted herds considered.

Call: 086-3591357 New sheds for sales Box profile, non-drip roof. 4 full sky lights 6 foot side sheeting and all gable sheeting. 1 door opening in center of gable We can make any size of shed to suit your needs just give me a call • All ridge and galvanised gutters supplied with screws • sheds repaired and resheeted • Sliding doors made and hung • Gutters repaired and fitted all power washing done • All ground work and concrete done • All types of block work and plastering done • All types of digger work done

No job too big no job too small! • Keenest Rates

Peter McCawley (Dowra)

Dead & Worn Out ANIMAL COLLECTION SERVICE Cheapest in the North West

Cavallo C503 Stainless Steel Spinner Fertilizer Spreader: • 8 cwt capacity • Suitable for fertilizer or salt spreading • 9 metres spreading width • Available in painted versions at lower Price inc. VAT this model €750.00 Painted versions: 5cwt model @ €475.00 6cwt model @ €515 • 8cwt model @ €550 Cavallo 890PXT: • 16 cwt capacity wagtail spreader c/w Stainless Steel Hopper inc. Hydraulic Control Price inc. VAT €2500.00 • 24 cwt capacity wagtail spreader c/w Stainless Steel Hopper inc. Hydraulic Control Price inc. VAT €2800.00

Tel: 086-1738534 Michael O’ Connell Tractors Sales And Service Caraun, Claregalway, Co. Galway

SPECIALISING IN SPARE PARTS FOR ALL MAKES OF TRACTORS Large Stock Of All Makes Of Tractors For Sale Specialising In Deutz, Same,Lamborghini And Hurlimann Tractor Parts And Repair

We are early risers, we are tax advisors, we are tillers, planters, bankers, makers, we are financial planners, we are we weather scanners, we are accountants, farmers, foresters & forcasters. We are ifac

Service And Repair To All Makes Of Tractors Carried Out. Collection And Delivery Service Available

Find out how our team can help your business to plan for the future. Call us on 071 916 7848 or visit www.ifac.ie

Contact Numbers: 086 252 9314 • 091 799 116

ACCOUNTANCY | PLANNING | ADVICE

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KEEP YOUR HOME WARM & COSY!

10 tips to save on your heating bill

etting your attic and walls insulated can save you up to 30% on your heating bills, but not everyone can afford it. So we’ve come up with 10 simple, effective and cheap ways to save money on your bills. Here are a few tips that are free and it’s just a matter of being more energy conscious. 1. Adjust your thermostat By turning your thermostats down by just one degree, you can save up to 3% off your energy bill. 2. Use your central heating wisely Make sure your heating is switched off when you are out of the house. Also, most of us forget to turn the radiators off in rooms we don’t use. This can impact your energy bill. 3. Keep the radiators efficient We all know that ‘bleeding’ the radiators helps them run more efficiently by getting rid of the locked air. But who has the time to check? That’s why we love this ‘Deaerator’ gadget for only €10.99 - it automatically keeps the air out of the radiators, making sure they are as efficient (and warm) as possible. 4. Insulate your windows Plenty of heat is lost through the windows of your home so remember to draw the curtains at night. Also, insulate the drafts around windows and doors (top tip: you can find the drafts easily by holding a lit incense stick around the window to find out where the cold air is coming in). 5. Install a chimney balloon This simple gadget will keep the drafts out and the heat in your room. All you have to do is inflate it up the chimney and it keeps the heat in nicely (please note this is not suitable for gas fires). Cost: €31.99 6. Reflect the heat back from your radiators A radiator reflector works by sending the heat from the back of your radiator into the room, rather than against the wall, meaning you get the maximum impact from your heating system. Cost: €20.94 (you could just use this in your main living area) 7. Draft excluders Sometimes the old fashioned stuff is the best and we really like this draft excluder

from Amazon. It fits snugly around the door and it can be cut to shape. Cost: €6.99 8. Plastic coat your windows If you can’t afford double (or triple glazing) put plastic film on those windows (€6 covers three windows). This will curb drafts and keep windows from rattling. 9. Keep heating vents clear Vents blocked by rugs and furniture prevent heated air from circulating efficiently. 10. Use heaters wisely In just one hour, a good heater should have done enough to heat the room- turn it off when it has the job done.

GILROY GLASS

HAZELWOOD ROAD, SLIGO

• Manufacturers of double glazed units • Supplying Trade and retail • Complete glazing service • Stockists of all types of glass • Glass cut while you wait Replace your existing double glazed units with energy efficient units Tel: 071-9145400 Fax: 071-9140132 • Mobile: 087-2341 985

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KEEP YOUR HOME WARM & COSY! Tel: 096-22277 Fax (096) 22655 Jerome and Eugene Hughes for all your Home Heating Oil, Tractor Diesel, Kerosene, Road Diesel, Unleaded Petrol. Tanks and Lubrication products also in stock.

EXTERNAL • CAVITY WALL • SPRAY FOAM www.wmiinsulation.ie • info@wmiinsulation.ie

N5 Business Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo • Tel: 094-9038681 / Walter 087-6297979

RIGHT PRICE FIREPLACES & STOVES Check out our new website for the latest oﬀers www.rightpricefireplacesandstoves.com €200 SCRAPPAGE SCHEME ON YOUR OLD FIREPLACE AGAINST THE COST OF A NEW FIREPLACE OR STOVE

OUR PRICES WILL NOT BE BEATEN! Eﬀrinagh Village, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim Tel: 071-9623345 / 086-6073181

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FREE CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE 1978 245 VOLVO ESTATE, bought by present owner in the UK. in 1980. 96,000 genuine millage very good condition for the age. Registered off the road since July 2018. Garaged. red in colour. €1000 or very near offer. telephone 089224-3277. Westport area. HANDMADE BABY BLANKETS hats, scarfs, etc. also christening outfits. Contact: 089-4726501 FREE STANDING FULL SIZE NEW ELECTRIC COOKER Tel: 086-3591782 BRAND NEW WASHING MACHINE FULLY GUARANTEED Tel: 086-3591782 ITEMS FOR SALE 2 Rocking chairs €50 Farm yard manure, just come and collect. Limousin Bull Calf 9 months old, going cheap - North Sligo area, Call: 086-8591444 SINGLE BED, APPROX 4FT WIDE - FREE TO TAKE AWAY Boyle area, Country Roscommon. Tel: 089-4139272

CLEANER AVAILABLE. EXPERIENCED. FLEXIBLE RATES. RELIABLE AND FAST. CALL KENSI ON 0838634032. MIDLANDS separated lady, early 60s, working, would like to get in touch with other ladies for nights out and chats, etc., friendship only. Ring or text 0871279479. FOR SALE MAZDA 2 1.4 DIESEL NCT August 2019, tax just expired. 160,000k. New tyres and bushings. Alloy wheels, towbar, a/c and alarm. Clean inside and out. €999 Tel: 0876848365. CAR TRAILER, all steel, single axle €400 Call: 086-3216736 UNISEX MOUNTAIN BIKE In good condition. €50 Call: 086-3216736 LEATHER RECLINER, WINE RED, very comfortable €100. Call: 086-3216736 SCREEN BLACK HOPPER TURF Sold by the lorry load Tel: 087-3831953

To place your free private classified, please email info@theexpress.ie or you can post it into us: Free Classifieds, Northwest Express, NW Business Park, Collooney, Co. Sligo

MAN AVAILABLE FOR GARDENING

MICHAEL KEAVNEY

Tarcmacadam & Tarspraying Specialists

ALL TYPES OF PLANT HIRE

Contact Padraic on 087-9873623

Remodels Extensions Maintenance

• DUMPERS • DIGGERS • LORRIES • FORKLIFTS • ALSO OLD ENGINES,GEAR BOXES, ROLLERS, BATTERIES, ALLOYS AND STEEL FOR PARTS • DUMPERS • DIGGERS • FORKLIFTS

QUALITY GRAVEL STONE

Telephone: 087-190 3160

Pavior Machine Hire Tipper Lorry Hire 8 and 6 Wheel

JORDAN’S WELDING

ALL AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES!

Turlough, Castlebar, Co. Mayo • 094-902-3853 / 086-250-3230

GATES - MANUAL & AUTOMATIC , RAILINGS, MOBILE REPAIR AND GOAL POSTS Telephone: 087 94 50 777 jordanwelding@gmail.com • jordanswelding.com

SILVER’s DOOR STORE LTD

• DOORS • FLOORS • KITCHENS • GENERAL HARDWARE

Rathedmond Road, Finisklin, Sligo 071-919 2011 • Buy online @ www.silvershardware.com

LG GLASS & GLAZING SHS SCAFFOLDING Over 20 years in business supplying throughout Sligo & North West

Covering Castlebar, Ballina, Swinford and Galway Border Areas Maintenance of Lawns, Trees & Hedges Chainsaw Work Cleaning of Roofs & Gutters

WANTED FOR BREAKING

• Rapid Repair Service • Decorative Mirrors • Glass Shower Units • Coloured Glass • Internal Doors • Glass Stairs & Balustrade Westport Road, Castlebar • Tel: 094-9022000 • www.lg-glass.ie

FOR HIRE

Scaffolding and Acrows available to Buy or Hire from our yard Supply and Erect Service Available Tube and Fitting Scaffolding also available with plastic planks for clean room environments Our Fully Trained & Certified Professional Teams specialise in providing tailored scaffolding hire solutions, using the right equipment in the right place at the right time.

MAN WITH A VAN

Call Tom: 0876786275 •C2 Reg • Insured • 30 years experience

Building Contractors

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

ALL TYPES OF WORK CARRIED OUT

Call Now; 071-9143183 / 087-2972586

Joe Mongan

Aluminium Soffit & Fascia Covering Mayo & West Sligo

Tel 096-45423 or 087-2858333

Building Contractors Ltd

Phone: 086-8039502 Email: johngriffinshs@gmail.com www.scaffoldinghiresligo.ie

ALL GENERAL BUILDING WORKS

• New Houses • Extensions • Renovations • Groundworks and Civils Engineering • Full Property Maintenance

WHEELIE BIN SERVICE & SKIP HIRE

Frenchill, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Tel: 094-9032367 • Mob: 087-2601674

096-32500

(All Sizes)

www.loftusrecycling.com

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Aluminium & PVC Repairs

Sandy Wheelers

Painters & Decorators

Painting & Decorating Interior and Exterior Wallpaper Service

To windows, doors and patio doors

Offering a vast range of carpentry and building services from installation, design and structural elements with over 15 years experience.

Expert patio door repairs!

Calvath, Old Cartron Hill, Sligo Tel: 087-2506477 • sandywheeler0@gmail.com

• FIRST AND SECOND FIX • • RENOVATIONS • ROOFING • EXTENSIONS Call 086-3697929 • Website: www.durcancarpentry.com

• Rollers • Tracks • Hinges • Door Realignment • Locks • Multilocking systems etc Over 20 years experience servicing Irish windows and doors. Fully insured GLASS PARTS ETC REPLACED Brendan Gormley: 071-9183860 / 087-2562669

GARRACLOON, CLOGHANS, BALLINA, CO. MAYO

EN Certified septic tanks Certified and CE marked cattle slats, water harvesting tanks, Concrete pipes, Manhole rings, Water valve and fire hydrant chambers. Our concrete is EN206 certified to NSAI standard Concrete pipes size ranging from 9" up to 48" For a QUOTE call 087-9496476 or 096-73734 or visit our website: www.armstrongseptictanks.ie

MORRIS LOHAN For a professional service in planning applications for: Private houses, extensions (any size), small scale commercial, also cottage renovations etc. Timber frame and low energy dwellings a special interest. Contact Martin McGloin Bunduff, Cliffoney, Co. Sligo casarcser@hotmail.com

Tel/Fax: 071-9166277 • Mob: 087-2817620 APPLICATIONS FOR ALL AGRICULTURAL SHEDS CARRIED OUT

CONSULTING ENGINEERS

• HOUSE / EXTENSION DESIGN SERVICE • PLANNING APPLICATIONS • ASSIGNED DESIGN & CERTIFIER (NEW BUILDING REGS) • BER RATINGS (DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL) • STRUCTURAL & CONDITION SURVEYS • FIRE DESIGN CERTIFICATES

WWW.MORRISLOHAN.IE • TEL: 087-8228529

Domestic & Commercial Roofing • Traditional Tin Smiths • Copper • Aluminium • Zinc • Stainless Steel • Lead • Titanium • Natural Slate • Ornamentation

• New roofs • Re-roofing & re-lining • Gutters & valleys • Tile & slate effect sheeting • Asbestos removal & disposal We provide a reliable & professional service covering all counties of Ireland.

Call for a FREE QUOTE: 094-9860787 087-2565015 • www.waldronroofing.ie

All forms of cladding & roofing in tradition standing seam and batten roll in Copper, Zinc, Aluminium Stainless steel and Lead Sheet. Specialist flashing kits for chimneys,dormers, box gutter valleys and pitched valleys for slated roofs. Design, layout and detailing services for both commercial and private projects. Welding and fabricating of Stainless Steel and aluminium.

GG Roofing, The Grove, Kilmovee, Co. Mayo 087 2437259/094 Boyle,Phone: Co. Roscommon Telephone:9649296 071-9670010 Email: Email Us:info@ggroofing.ie info@pureflowers.ie••www.ggroofing.ie www.pureflowers.ie

Manufacturers of Commercial & Industrial Roller Shutters and Doors

• Domestic Garage Doors • PVC Coated Roller Garage Doors • Insulated Sectional Garage Doors • Fire Doors • Manual or Remote Automatic Gate Systems and Barriers Telephone: 090-6627907 Mob: 087-2725297 • doortec2@hotmail.com

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TERRYS STOVES www.terrysstoves.com

North West Windows Prop. Kevin Burns - Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh Email: kburns@btinernet.com

Suppliers & Installers of uPVC Windows & Doors Wide range of colours Tel: 087-2443903 After 6pm Tel: 048-66386525

TT’S QUARR BARRE Quality Stone Y LTD Products & Plant Hire

Furniture recovering and restoration including covering of chairs, 3 piece suites, headboards, car seats and boat seats. Hotel and Bar seating, Office furniture and other Contract / Commercial furniture. Repair of sails, tents and other outdoor gear for sports and leisure. We provide a service of Colour consultancy and Interior advice. We retail upholstery fabrics and essentials. Collection and delivery can be arranged at a small fee, depending on distance. Boradruma, Snugboro, Castlebar • Tel: 094 9023532 / 086 8350608 Open Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm • Visit us online at www.boradrumaupholstery.ie

• Free Survey available • Solid Fuel Stoves • Gas Fires

people with energy

When buying a stove you need good information on the wide range that is available I will help you get the product that best suits your needs.

Buy Once! Buy Right!

Phone: 0872066910 or 0719197925

MULTIPURPOSE Michael GARDEN SHEDS Langan Pipe & Petroleum Installations & GARAGES Ardagh, Ballina, Co. Mayo Mobile: 086-2647271 • Tel: 096-70528

info@pipeandpump.ie • www.pipeandpump.ie We are a family run quarrying & plant hire business, offering quality products and services to customers for more than 50 years. Our Quarrying Products Include: • All types of crushed stone • Chippings suitable for driveways, garden beds, sizes to suit individual requirements. Building Stone • Sand and Gravel • Readymix Services. We have an extensive range of fleet for hire including tippers, artic tippers, Flatbeds and low loaders

All the main supports of our garages are constructed of heavy duty box section steel for strength and durability and are hot dipped galvanised for longer Life. Our Units are built to withstand the harshest weather conditions. The sheeting is hot dipped galvanised and pvc coated to the colour of your choice.

We are National and International Hauliers • Phone: 097-83890 • Mobile: 087-2226243 • Fax: 097-83890 email: barrettsquarry@gmail.com • Bangor Erris, Co. Mayo

Contact: Ray Lynch Corlis, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Phone: 086-8943034 or 094-9621938 • AGENTS REQUIRED

DARRAGH TIMONEY

DG Windows & Doors Josko Partner

• Pipe & Pump Installations • Pump Maintenance • Pipe Work • Tanks and tank gauges • Control systems • New and Refurbished Pumps • Civil Works • Refurbish canopies • Fabricate & install bottom loaders

PARKLAWN TREE SERVICES

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL TREE CARE

We offer the highest quality tree services for private homes carried out by NPTC qualified tree surgeons/arborists and extensive experience in commercial services & utility arboriculture, including work semi-state bodies.

SPRAY FOAM INSULATION

Telephone - Garrett Murphy: 086 6077307, Office: 090 6626837 www.parklawntreeservices.com • info@parklawntreeservices.com

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR • WINDOWS • FRAMELESS, FULL HEIGHT ALL-GLASS SYSTEMS • LIFT-AND-SLIDE DOORS • FRONT & INTERIOR DOORS • SUN SHADING + NATURAL WOOD FLOORS Visit our new showroom Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm Sat By Appointment Sli MacNean, Blacklion, Co. Cavan Tel: 071-9853753 • Mob: 086-3896500 Email: dgwindows@btinternet.com www.josko.com

For all your decorating needs CONTACT JOHN 086-4679798

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL NATIONWIDE SERVICE E-MAIL:SALES@FOAMOX.IE TEL: 096 77735 • WWW.FOAMOX.IE

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OUT NOW! IN ALL GOOD SHOPS & NEWSAGENTS!

PROMOTING A HEALTHY & POSITIVE LIFESTYLE

SLIGO NOW & MAYO NOW MAGAZINES

Issue 4 Vol 9 • April 2019 €2.00

FOR THE OLDER, BOLDER INDIVIDUAL Empty Nesting: a Better Idea Than Reinventing

April 2019 • €2.00 Vol 9 • Issue 4

IF IT’S HAPPENING IN SLIGO

THEN WE HAVE IT COVERED! 100’s of out & about photos inside The Dress Clip Comeback

April 2019 • €2.00 • Vol 6 • Issue 4

Mayo man to lead Everest rugby challenge Sarah Crummy

The 80/20 Rule for Weight loss

The making of an artist

Paddy Meehan Photographer

Arthritis Ireland Mayo branch

Creative Spaces

Celebrates 25th anniversary

Tommy Tiernan

New angling facility in Foxford

@ Radisson Blu

Provides fishing access for all

FOOD FOR THOUGHT WITH NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST...

Connacht Battle for the Paddle

SIOBHAN O’FARRELL

Mayo boy with special singing gift

ND ONCE – FI “YOU LIVE Y PLACE” YOUR HAPP

TARA ISSN 2009-5422

RAFTER Welcomes talented stylist Elaina Murphy

HAIR BY SINEAD

DENISE K IMAGES

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Making a Splash in Sligo

CATHAL GAVIN

OLD HANNAH

BRID GRAHAM

Dramatic Society All set for famine-based production

Stephen Geddes

‘BOREALIS’ TO BE RELEASED THIS MONTH

DEBUT ALBUM LAUNCH

A boost for Ballina, Killala and Enniscrone

Everest Fitness Class World Record attempt

7 Foods to Nourish Your Eyes

Dáithí Ó Sé “We want everyone to have a chat and a cuppa on alzheimers tea day”

WIN! A TWO NIGHT MID-WEEK BREAK FOR 2 PEOPLE WITH DINNER*

MATURE LIVING MAGAZINE FOR THE OLDER, BOLDER INDIVIDUAL

ULTIMATE GOING OUT GUIDE INSIDE!

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FINANCE ARRANGED

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12,000 30,000 58,000 58,000 20,000 30,000 35,000 120,000 73,000 43,000 88,000 55,000 76,000 68,000 117,000 75,000 105,000 88,000 55,000 47,000 71,000 64,000 100,000 118,000 55,000 145,000 135,000 114,000 160,000 145,000 172,000 138,000 138,000 135,000 210,000 170,000 144,000 150,000

€28,500 €28,500 €24,000 €20,950 €24,000 €26,500 €17,000 €15,500 €17,950 €18,950 €17,500 €17,950 €17,000 €13,950 €12,500 €12,950 €11,950 €12,950 €13,500 €13,950 €12,500 €10,950 €10,500 €10,500 €10,950 €8,000 €8,500 €9,950 €7,450 €6,950 €6,500 €5,950 €5,950 €4,950 €2,950 €3,500 €2,800 €2,250

€30,500 €30,500 €26,000 €22,950 €26,000 €28,500 €19,000 €17,500 €19,950 €20,950 €19,500 €19,950 €19,000 €15,950 €14,500 €14,950 €13,950 €14,950 €15,500 €15,950 14,500 €12,950 €12,500 €12,500 €12,950 €10,000 €10,500 €11,950 €9,450 €8,950 NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN

VW GOLF RANGE 181 BLACK H.L RLINE KIT 1.6TDI 115BHP 181 WHITE H.L SUNROOF 1.6TDI 115BHP 1.0TSI 110BHP 182 BLACK H.L 1.6TDI 115BHP 181 SILVER T.L SPORTS 172 WHITE H.L SUNROOF 2.0TDI 150BHP 1.6TDI 110BHP 171 SILVER ALLSTAR 1.2TSI 171 GREY T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 110BHP 171 GREY T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 110BHP 161 WHITE H.L 1.6TDI 110BHP 161 BLACK COMF 1.6TDI 110BHP 161 WHITE H.L 1.6TDI 110BHP 162 BLACK T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 110BHP 151 GREY H.L 1.2TSI 152 GREY T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 151 SILVER T.L 2.0TDI 150BHP 151 BLACK H.L 1.6TDI 105BHP 141 SILVER H.L 1.6TDI 105BHP 141 SILVER H.L 1.6TDI 141 SILVER T.L 2.0TDI 150BHP 141 WHITE SE 1.6TDI 105BHP 141 BLACK COMF 1.6TDI 105BHP 131 SILVER H.L 250 SPORTS 1.6TDI 131 RED 1.6TDI 2012 GREY T.L SPORTS 1.6TDI 2012 BLACK T.L 1.6TDI 2011 SILVER T.L 1.2TSI 2011 BLACK T.L 1.6TDI 105BHP 2011 SILVER MATCH

DSL DSL PET DSL DSL DSL PET DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL PET DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL PET DSL

MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN AUTO AUTO MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN AUTO MAN MAN MAN AUTO MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN

H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B COMM H/B H/B H/B

17,000 16,000 8,000 9,000 3,000 36,000 23,000 70,000 80,000 100,000 22,000 80,000 55,000 40,000 87,000 95,000 47,000 60,000 62,000 120,000 75,000 90,000 45,000 75,000 140,000 129,000 74,000 138,000

€26,950 €26,500 €24,950 €21,500 €28,500 €20,950 €17,950 €16,000 €16,950 €15,450 €20,500 €17,500 €15,500 €15,500 €13,500 €16,500 €14,500 €14,000 €12,500 €12,500 €12,500 €12,500 €12,500 €10,500 €7,500 €7,500 €9,500 €7,950

€28,950 €28,500 €26,950 €23,500 €30,500 €22,950 €19,950 €18,000 €18,950 €17,450 €22,500 €19,500 €17,500 €17,500 €15,500 €18,500 €16,500 €16,000 €14,500 €14,500 €14,500 €14,500 €14,500 €12,500 NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN €11,500 €9,950

VW JETTA RANGE 2.0TDI 110BHP 171 BLACK H.L 2.0TDI 110BHP 171 GREY COMF 2.0TDI 110BHP 171 BLACK T.L H.L 2.0TDI 110BHP 162 RED 2.0TDI 110BHP 161 SILVER T.L 2.0TDI 110BHP 161 BLACK COMF 2.0TDI 110BHP 152 BLACK H.L 2.0TDI 110BHP 151 SILVER COMF 151 SILVER COMF EXTRA'S2.0TDI 110BHP T.L 2.0TDI 110BHP 151 BLUE 2.0TDI 110BHP 151 SILVER COMF

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MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN AUTO

SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL

40,000 25,000 36,000 50,000 75,000 43,000 33,000 37,000 55,000 34,000 71,000

€19,500 €17,950 €16,500 €16,500 €14,000 €15,450 €15,950 €14,500 €13,950 €13,500 €13,950

€21,500 €19,950 €18,500 €18,500 €16,000 €17,450 €17,950 €16,500 €15,950 €15,500 €15,950

141 141 131 132 2012 2012 2010

RATES AS LOW AS 3.9% COMF T.L H.L T.L COMF COMF T.L

1.6TDI 105BHP 1.6TDI 105BHP 1.6TDI 105BHP 1.6TDI 105BHP 1.6TDI 105BHP 1.6TDI 105BHP 1.6TDI

DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL

MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN AUTO MAN

SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL SAL

92,000 65,000 80,000 160,000 60,000 53,000 125,000

€10,950 €10,500 €10,450 €9,000 €9,950 €10,950 5,950

€12,950 €12,500 €12,450 €11,000 €11,950 €12,950 NO TRADE IN

VW TIGUAN RANGE 182 BLUE 171 GREY RED 171 171 GREY 162 BLACK 161 GREY 161 SILVER 161 GOLD 161 SILVER 161 BLACK 151 SILVER 151 BLACK 151 GOLD 141 BLUE 141 BLACK 141 GREY 131 BLACK 2012 SILVER 2010 RED

COMF COMF COMF T.L SPORTS H.L SPORTS E-R-LINE 4X4 L&L SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS L&L SPORT S/ROOF SPORTS SPORTS T.L SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS

2.0TDI 115BHP 2.0TDI 115BHP 2.0TDI 115BHP 2.0TDI 115BHP 2.0TDI 150BHP 2.0TDI 110BHP 2.0TDI 150BHP 2.0TDI 110BHP 2.0TDI 110BHP 2.0TDI 110BHP 2.0TDI 110BHP 2.0TDI 110BHP 2.0TDI 110BHP 2.0TDI 110BHP 2.0TDI 110BHP 2.0TDI 110BHP 2.0TDI 110BHP 2.0TDI 110BHP 2.0TDI 140BHP

DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL

MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN AUTO MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN

SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV

9,000 82,000 46,000 25,000 58,000 60,000 77,000 34,000 74,000 42,000 50,000 40,000 83,000 72,000 56,000 92,000 60,000 102,000 128,000

€34,000 €24,500 €25,950 €25,500 €25,500 €21,500 €24,500 €20,500 €19,950 €22,950 €18,950 €17,950 €17,500 €15,500 €16,950 €14,500 €14,500 €13,000 €9,000

€36,000 €26,500 €27,950 €27,500 €27,500 €23,500 €26,500 €22,500 €21,950 €24,950 €20,950 €19,950 €19,500 €17,500 €18,950 €16,500 €16,500 €15,000 €11,000

VW POLO RANGE 182 SILVER 171 GREY 161 WHITE 161 GREY 151 SILVER 142 SILVER 2012 RED 2010 SILVER

T.L SPORTS T.L SP T.L SP T.L SP COMF COMF COMF T.L

1.0 65BHP 1.0 65BHP 1.4TDI 75BHP 1.0 75BHP 1.4TDI 75BHP 1.4TDI 75BHP 1.2PET 60BHP 1.6TDI 75BHP

PET PET DSL PET DSL DSL PET DSL

MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN

H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B H/B

12,000 32,000 30,000 26,000 52,000 60,000 75,000 72,000

€15,950 €13,000 €13,500 €12,500 €12,950 €11,450 €8,500 6,850

€17,950 €15,000 €15,500 €14,500 €14,950 €13,450 €10,500 NO TRADE IN

VW GOLF SV RANGE 161 BLACK 151 RED 142 GREY

COMF H.L COMF H.L

1.6TDI 110BHP DSL 1.6TDI 110BHP DSL 1.6TDI 110BHP DSL

AUTO AUTO MAN

H/B H/B H/B

36,000 67,000 80,000

€23,000 €16,950 13,950

€25,000 €18,950 €15,950

VW TOURAN 7 Seater RANGE 181 GOLD COMF 171 WHITE T.L SPORTS 162 BLACK COMF

1.6TDI 115BHP DSL 1.6TDI 115BHP DSL 1.6TDI 115BHP DSL

MAN MAN MAN

VW CADDY MAXI LIFE RANGE 171 BROWN TRENDLINE 161 SILVER T.L

MPV MPV 15,000 MPV 48,000 82,000

€29,950 24,500 €20,950

€31,950 €26,500 €22,950

2.0TDI 102BHP DSL 2.0TDI 102BHP DSL

MAN AUTO

MPV 12,000 MPV 62,000

€26,500 €21,950

€28,500 €23,950

OTHER BRANDS RANGE 171 AUDI A3 S-LINE 151 AUDI A6 SE S-T 151 AUDI A1 SB S-T 141 AUDI A6 SE 2012 AUDI A4 SE 2010 AUDI A4 SE 2008 AUDI A3 ATTRACTION 171 BMW X1 SE 2011 BMW 1 SERIES ES 2010 BMW 3 SERIES E90 ES 2015 FOED FOCUS ZETEC 2016 FORD KUGA TITANIUM 2011 FORD GALAXY ZETEC 2010 FORD GALAXY ZETEC 2008 FORD GALAXY GHIA 2011 FORD FOCUS SPORTS 131 MADZA 5 VENTURE 2011 MADZA 3 SPORTS 141 QASHQAI +2 XE 131 NISSAN MICRA PEARL 2011 NISSAN MICRA XE 171 OPEL ASTRA S 141 OPEL ADAM JAM 3DR 132 OPEL ASTRA S 2011 OPEL ASTRA SC 2011 MEGANE DYNAM 2017 TOYOTA RAV4 LUNA 131 HYUNDIA I20 PERMIUM 2012 SEAT IBIZA SE 2012 SEAT IBIZA E 3DR

1.6TDI 110BHP 2.0TDI 150BHP 1.6TDI 2.0TDI 177BHP 2.0TDI 120BHP 2.0TDI 138BHP 1.6 102BHP 2.0TDI 2.0TDI 2.0TDI 1.5 120BHP 2.0TDI 120BHP 2.0TDI 140BHP 2.0TDI 138BHP 1.8DSL 125BHP 1.6DSL 108BHP 1.6DSL 1.6DSL 115BHP 1.5DSL 1.2 1.2 1.6 110BHP 1.4 100BHP 1.3 1.3 1.5 2.0 D4D 1.4 1.2 1.2

MAN AUTO AUTO MAN MAN MAN MAN AUTO MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN MAN AUTO MAN MAN

SAL SAL H/B SAL SAL SAL H/B SUV H/B SAL H/B SUV MPV MPV MPV H/B MPV SAL MPV H/B H/B H/B H/B SAL H/B EST SUV H/B H/B H/B

€24,950 €24,500 €14,500 €16,000 €10,500 €8,000 €5,800 €28,500 €9,950 €6,000 €11,950 €21,000 €10,950 €9,450 €7,500 €5,950 €11,500 €7,500 €13,950 €8,500 €5,950 €13,950 €7,500 €8,500 €6,500 €6,500 €24,500 €8,500 €7,950 6,000

€26,950 €26,500 €16,500 €18,000 €12,500 NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN €30,500 €11,950 NO TRADE IN €13,950 €23,000 €12,950 €11,450 NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN €13,500 NO TRADE IN €15,950 €10,500 NO TRADE IN €15,950 €9,500 €10,500 NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN €26,500 NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN NO TRADE IN

GOLD BLACK BLUE BROWN BLACK BROWN GOLD

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40,000 52,000 57,000 115,000 161,000 182,000 74,000 24,000 45,000 155,000 85,000 55,000 105,000 105,000 95,000 160,000 94,000 116,000 58,000 50,000 92,000 67,000 26,000 90,000 108,000 125,000 30,000 50,000 68,000 97,000