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DECEMBER 2016 Issue 12 - Volume 17

WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OUR LOYAL READERS & ADVERTISERS A VERY PEACEFUL

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CHRISTMAS – TIME FOR GIVING AND TAKING CARE! Moy Singers' Carols by Candlelight

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HRISTMAS – a time for giving. It has become a cliché, but this year, more than ever there would seem to be no shortage of deserving causes – from the homeless and marginalised in Ireland to the displaced millions impacted by conflict in Syria and elsewhere around the globe. It has been a difficult period for some of the major charities, also, as people who would have given generously heretofore, have begun to ask more questions about the destination of their donations. They are justified in this, of course, but it would be a pity if the Irish tradition of selfless generosity was lost in the process. At any rate there are dozens of local charities to donate to – and we know our offerings will go directly to where they are needed. Local branches of St. Vincent de Paul, an organisation which offers help for almost everything, someone to talk to, money worries, abuse, homelessness, and have been helping people in Ireland for years, should never be overlooked. The annual Lions Collection, apparent in major shopping centres and supermarkets throughout the North-west, is one to look out for. Particular attention should be given to charities that help homelessness, which is everywhere, but predominately in the larger cities: Focus Ireland help the homeless across the country by offering support, education and temporary accommodation. They also help those who are at risk of losing their homes. There are various ways you can help the charity, but mainly through volunteering and donations. You can find out more by visiting their website. The Simon Community also operates nationwide helping the homeless. Continued on Page 2

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Christmas – time for giving and taking care! They have centres in most of the main cities and help homeless people and those who are trying to rebuild their lives after homelessness. Their website will direct you. Finding out the local base for many charities is a useful exercise. There are the charities which help children: The ISPCC (Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) is one of the oldest charities in Ireland. They provide support through their Childline service and volunteers who help children who are suffering from abuse, anxiety, stress, grief and risk of drug and alcohol abuse. The charity depends entirely on donations. Then there is Barnarnos, who work with vulnerable children and their families and focus, in particular on children whose well-being may be affected in some way. Barnardos have centres around the country and also offer support for various causes. Their Change a Life, Foster a Child programme is a good example. In both cases their websites will direct you. Some Community Charities, like Friends of

the Elderly and Macra na Feirme (at the other end) are deserving of support. The first is a charity which basically looks after the elderly in our society, organise events, friends to call in for a chat, even Christmas dinner! There are some people in Ireland who are terribly isolated. This is, perhaps, something we should all aspire to this Christmas – to visit somebody who is alone or lonely. The human touch is even more important than a donation. Some local Lions clubs are good at this, but something more systematic is, perhaps, needed. In general, society has changed so much; people don’t call on neighbours any more. Though not necessary in the same vein as other charities, the young people in Macra do exceptional work, particularly in rural areas, to bring a sense of community. They organise local events, sports, travel, drama festivals and the like, and deserve support. When it comes to caring for the sick, The Jack and Jill Foundation, Crumlin Children’s Hospital, Lauralynn House and Make-a-Wish are just some of the organisations trying to make a difference.

We shouldn’t forget our animals either and the work of the ISPCA, DSPCA and Dog’s Trust should be supported – organisations which deal with cruelty and abuse and educate us about the re-homing of dogs and pet care.

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TAKING CARE At the other end of the coin, however, we have to take care of ourselves. Apart from the need for precaution with Christmas lights, candles near Christmas trees, toy safety, drink driving checks, etc., Gardai are urging people to transport Christmas trees safely. Meanwhile, people are being urged to be careful while doing Christmas shopping and to hide any presents that are stored in their cars. In addition to drink driving Gardai are reported to be coming down heavily on mobile phone use while driving this Chrismas. On the bright side, Met Eireann report that there is no sign of any really cold wintry weather on the charts. So, the stage is set; all the ingredients are there for a wonderful Christmas. We hope you have a joyous one . . . and a happy New Year, too!

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RTE to air Carrick-On-Stag over Christmas A Reality Bites programme titled “CarrickOn-Stag” forms part of RTÉ’s Christmas line up. According to RTÉ, in the one off programme “Carrick-On-Stag,” they join brides and grooms to be for “one last raucous weekend before they get married.” The promo states: “Every weekend Carrick-on-Shannon is besieged with an influx of likely lads and good time gals, determined to show their brides and grooms a good time. The Leitrim town has quickly become the unofficial stag & hen

capital of the country. “Over the course of one hectic weekend we join the mayhem as we follow three groups of hens and stags; from the Conor McGregor of the stripping world to catching cocks on a local farm to a Brazilian model who is happy to let it all hang out; we get down and dirty on this weekend to remember.” The show is one of a number of new episodes in the Reality Bites series. The Carrick-on-Shannon programme airs on RTÉ2 on Wednesday December 21 at 9.30pm.

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innovation amongst small businesses in all sectors and parts of the country. The companies that have been announced as finalists this year represent all that is good about small business” said Callan.

WO Mayo companies, Kelly’s of Newport (Artisan Butchers) and Red Bard (Event Management/Entertainment and Event Hire specialists) have been shortlisted for the SFA National Small Business Awards 2017. The finalists have been officially announced by Patricia Callan, Small Firms Association Director. The aim of the awards is to celebrate the achievements of small business in Ireland, and to recognise the vital contribution of the small business sector to Irish industry. Kelly’s of Newport Artisan Butchers manufacture superior black and white puddings and speciality sausages and their business consists of a retail high street butchers shop, a manufacturing unit and a café, are a finalist in the Manufacturing category sponsored by Energia, the Food and Drink category sponsored by Bord Bia and the Sustainable Energy category sponsored by SEAI. The Newport company has produced some unique offering in recent weeks including the innovative Kelly’s Sirloin in Suet – 56 days old. This is the holy grail for lovers of quality sirloin steak is mature beef which retains all its juices while developing incomparable richness of flavour. Kelly’s Butchers have delved into food history for inspiration and are proud to present Kelly’s Suet Steak, the ultimate beef steak.

also specialize in event structure that come complete with Bar, Stage, Flooring, Furniture, and Lighting and other accessories required for any event. 35 companies have been selected as finalists, from 13 different counties, across 8 categories. “The response to the awards programme serves as a reminder that Irish small companies are resilient, putting their best foot forward and seeking recognition for their efforts” commented Ms. Callan. “As well as our seven award categories we also feature five of the best Emerging New Businesses (less than two years established) and I must say that given the quality of the businesses represented this year, entrepreneurship is alive and well in Ireland”, she said. “The SFA National Small Business Awards are now entering their thirteenth year and are a celebration of the achievements of the 238,000 small firms in Ireland, who collectively employ over 850,000 people, half the private sector workforce, and aim to promote excellence, achievement and

Big Red Barn, who provide full event management and event hire services is also nominated in the Outstanding Small Business category. The Big Red Barn Company designs and manufactures modular structures that are 100% Irish.From smoking shelters and temporary storage units to office units. The Company

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, TD, who is Patron of the Awards, stated that: “Small Firms have been central to Ireland’s recovery. I am delighted to support the SFA Awards again this year. Across Ireland there are thousands of people who go to work every day in small firms and they play an important role in our economy. It is fantastic to have these Awards to highlight the success of many Irish businesses and their constant drive to improve and seek new markets. The government will continue to support small firms and have made them a key part of our Regional Action Plan to spread the recovery to every region of Ireland.” The Awards prize package for ALL finalists includes an exhibition stand at the SFA National Small Business Showcase in the RDS in February 2017, a strategic management masterclass weekend, as well as broad-ranging national and local media coverage, valued at €50,000. Finalists also receive five complementary tickets to the gala prize giving ceremony which will take place in the RDS in March 2017 when the category winners and overall winner will be announced. The category winners will be presented with a trophy and free membership of the Small Firms Association. The overall winner will also receive a bursary of €5,000 to present to a charity of their choice (funded by the 2013 Overall Winner, Megazyme International Ireland) and a responsible business practices check-up and action plan from Business in the Community Ireland.

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Mayo families given the chance to make history D o you have ancestors who suffered through the Great Famine, which saw 100,000 people die in Mayo alone, or family who fought for their right to a home during the land war in the 1880s. Or maybe a relative who witnessed an apparition at Knock. You may be surprised at the times in which our families have lived, according to a new company which aims to make the past a present for future generations with a revolutionary new way of compiling family histories, which will prove a boon for those planning upcoming celebrations. A unique new service, Histories In The Making, presents people’s family research in a readable and informative way, putting that information into a wider historical context and delivering it in a way that is readable for all the family. They also deliver that research in more tech-friendly way by offering their clients updatable, interactive web pages that can be sent to family members all around the globe. Most families have an amateur historian – the one person who provides information on the family tree if a milestone celebration or gathering is planned. However, with the oral tradition dying, and many families now connected digitally around the world, there is a fear that this information will become stagnant or lost. “We want to package the past for families. Very often, people will either have scraps of information about an ancestor or they might have a vast tome of genealogical research that is difficult to read,” said David Lawlor of Histories In The Making. “We knit their stories together and

package what people have discovered, putting it into a broader historical context. “We produce printed posters and brochures and also offer clients a secure digital file, which is easily updated to the entire family network in real time, allowing the family history to grow organically as time moves on. “Once you have sent the file to family members, any subsequent additions to it will automatically update on the original file received by relatives.” David Lawlor, a journalist and history blogger who has written six novels, likes nothing more than to tell a story. “I want families’ ancestral stories to be personal and not dry pieces of information that people struggle to relate to,” said David. “Histories In The Making brings family histories to life and gives people more of a sense of both who their ancestors were and times they lived in. “As the country starts to wind down its centenary celebrations for 1916, one thing is for sure – the past has never felt so present in all our lives. “Over the course of the year, families here and abroad have looked back at 1916 and at broader events in World War I to see what their ancestors did during that seismic time in history. “An industry has grown up around people’s search to understand who they are and where their ancestors came from. “With more and more families migrating to far-flung lands, the bonds that tie relatives together are being stretched to breaking point. “The oral history that was once passed down from generation to generation about our ancestors is being lost.

“Thankfully, there are family members who will step forward and try to retrieve their pasts through genealogical research. “The downside to that lies in the dry, uninspiring report that is usually the product of such work – which is where we come in.” For further information, go to www.historiesinthemaking.ie or historiesinthemaking@gmail.com

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crease on last year. In a November 2015 AA poll of over 5,500 people 7.3% stated they were planning a trip to Northern Ireland. “It is very likely that the currency is the key factor but it’s probably not the only one.” said Director of Consumer Affairs Conor Faughnan. “There is also a bit more confidence around this year. Traffic volumes are up, employment is up and people are spending more generally. In AA Roadwatch we are expecting cities and city car parks to be very busy in December.”

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Mulroy’s Londis Moneen Roundabout and Mulroy’s Londis Breaffy Road Castlebar were proud recipients of a Londis Retailing Standard Award 2016. Pictured is Londis Retail Development Manager Shane Hopkins with Valerie and Colm Mulroy of Mulroy’s Londis Moneen Roundabout and Mulroy’s Londis Breaffy Road at the recent Londis Retailing Excellence Awards ceremony held in Powerscourt Hotel, Co Wicklow on Thursday 17th November.

ondis retailers from every corner of the country, including Mayo, descended on Powerscourt Hotel in Co. Wicklow recently for the 2016 Londis Retailing Awards. The Londis Retailing Awards recognise stores that excel across all areas of store performance. This year 82 Londis Retailers received Londis Retailing Awards including the following five stores from Mayo: Mulroy’s Londis, Moneen Roundabout, Castlebar; Retailing Standard Award and Deli and Hot Food Store of the Year 2016 Cunningham’s Londis PLUS; Retailing

Excellence Award Hiney’s Londis Crossmolina; Retailing Excellence Award Londis PLUS Station Road, Castlebar; Retailing Standard Award Mulroy’s Londis Breaffy Road, Castlebar; Retailing Standard award Congratulating retailers at the awards ceremony, Conor Hayes, Londis Sales Director said: “In the past year, the standards across the Londis retail estate have greatly improved. The winners of this year’s awards are among the top retailers in the country. This award is recognition of the commitment and

Hiney’s Londis Crossmolina were proud recipients of a Londis Retailing Excellence Award 2016. Pictured is Londis Retail Development Manager Shane Hopkins with Carmel and Enda Hiney from Hineys Londis Crossmolina at the recent Londis Retailing Excellence Awards ceremony held in Powerscourt Hotel

ambition demonstrated by these retailers to keep providing the highest level of service to their customers. Their focus on continually exceeding customer expectations is a testament to the hard work of their staff, for which they should be very proud. I commend them all on this wonderful achievement.” Congratulating the award winners Willie O’Byrne, Managing Director, BWG Foods, owners and operators of the Londis brand in Ireland said: “Londis retailers are at the heart of their communities around the country. It’s fantastic to see the wealth of outstanding expertise demonstrated by Londis retailers and in particular the very worthy winners of the 2016 Awards.” Accepting the Deli and Hot Food Store of the Year Award, Alan Mulroy from Mulroy’s Londis said: “We are thrilled to receive this prestigious award which is testament to the extremely hard working team that we have in store. This accolade is not only a mark of pride for our store and staff, but importantly it shows our customers’ that we are passionate about delivering a top quality service. This is a very important point of differentiation in what is a very competitive marketplace and we’re honoured to have received this award.” In winning these awards, the stores were independently examined across a range of criteria including customer service, the quality of their fresh food offering, product range, and the store’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of hygiene and food safety. These exemplary Londis retailers received their awards in recognition of their commitment to implementing exceptionally high standards throughout their store, thereby providing an excellent customer experience to their local community

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Irish Water reverses historic trend of under investment in wastewater infrastructure Mayo Irish Water is investing over €12 million for benefit of local community

he EPA Urban Wastewater report is a timely reminder of the decades of under investment in wastewater infrastructure in Ireland and the impact that this has had on communities all around the country including Co Galway. This report reflects the status of over 1,000 schemes across Ireland, the lack of historic investment in wastewater treatment plants and the lack of standardised operation and maintenance provided by the industry, which was fragmented and underfunded up to 2014 when Irish Water was established. Using the EPA figures, published today, it is clear that between 2000 and 2010 €270m annually was invested in wastewater infrastructure in Ireland. From 2011 to 2013, there was a 50% drop in investment in wastewater infrastructure to €136m. When Irish Water took over responsibility in 2014, the national utility set about reversing that trend. Between 2014 and 2015, Irish Water increased the investment in wastewater to €166m, an increase of 22%. From 2016 – 2021, the remaining period of the Irish Water Business Plan, the utility is ramping up investment to spend an average of €326m per year on wastewater infrastructure. In addition to this investment, since Irish Water took over responsibility for water and wastewater in 2014, the national utility has prioritised the health of our customers by focusing on improving drinking water. This has taken substantial investment and work at every stage of a very complex treatment, monitoring and testing process.

As with drinking water, Irish Water as a single utility can for the first time have an over-arching strategy on wastewater. The utility has a planned approach which will in time deliver sustained benefits in terms of improved compliance in wastewater treatment. Given the need to prioritise, the immediate investment focus has been on those wastewater projects which will deliver the maximum environmental returns and will be delivered to site quickly. This helps to facilitate future growth and economic investment and ensures that untreated water does not enter our rivers and seas, boosting tourism and protecting the local environment. In Co Mayo Irish Water is addressing wastewater challenges by investing €9 million in a brand new wastewater treatment plant in Belmullet which is one of the 43 towns nationally where untreated effluent is being discharged to rivers and the sea. There is a €2.8 million upgrade currently taking place to wastewater infrastructure in Breaffy, Castlebar. In Ballindine operational improvements were made at the treatment plant while a CCTV survey of the network was also undertaken. The Kilkelly Wastewater Treatment Plant has been removed from the EPA’s Wastewater Action List (WWAL) following confirmation that it is not affecting the river. The Westport Wastewater Treatment Plant was also removed from the WWAL following the installation of ultraviolet treatment by Irish Water which represented an investment of €230,000. Irish Water has carried out monitoring

at the Knock WwTP and found that it is not having a major impact on the stream into which it discharges, while minor works to improve plant performance are being progressed in Balla. New wastewater treatment plants are also being planned for Killala, Foxford and Charlestown with contracts expected to be awarded in 2017. Speaking about the EPA report, Irish Water’s Head of Asset Management Seán Laffey said, “Irish Water collects wastewater from over 1,000 separate communities connected to the wastewater network and treats around 1,600 million litres of wastewater daily before discharging it back into our rivers, harbours and coastal areas. By 2021, as outlined in the Irish Water Business Plan, we plan to have all discharges to our rivers and seas treated before being released. Our programme of work will include, not only improving capacity to ensure Irish Water can facilitate the growth of the new homes and industry but also protecting our coasts, which has a huge impact on tourism and local businesses.” Irish Water has a plan to address all of the issues and concerns, including those in Co Mayo raised by the EPA and is already making progress. For example between 2016 and 2017 482 of our wastewater treatment plants will have upgraded flow monitoring and sampling equipment. This is one of a range of programmes currently under way. Given the size and scale of the challenge addressing all of the issues will take substantial investment and considerable time.

Sligo loses out as 32 Government jobs move to Dublin There has been understandable anger in Sligo with the news that Government Minister Leo Varadkar is about to reverse aspects of the decentralisation programme his department first started back in 1998. It now looks like the Department Of Social Protection Information Service, currently based in Sligo, is to be almost entirely recentralised back to Dublin in what is regarded as an effort to boost Varadkar’s formidable PR machine as the FG leadership contest looms larger on the horizon. Sligo Fianna Fail TD Marc Mac Sharry has launched a scathing attack on the Government following his discovery that Minister Leo Varadkar, the would be successor to Enda Kenny as Fine Gael leader and possible Taoiseach, is set to reverse aspects of the successful decentralisation programme of his department first started in 1988. Located in Sligo for more than a decade this section of the department is responsible for a variety of communications related tasks including

customer complaints, responsibility for welfare.ie the departments much used web site, advertising, translation services and the DSP advertising budget. The Department has confirmed that 32 positions will be moved to Dublin as part of a reallocation of roles, jobs which have been located in Sligo for more than a decade. Deputy Mark Sharry, in a major attack on the decision, said: "This is an outrage. It represents a major policy shift and retrograde step following 30 years of consecutive Government focus on decentralising departments throughout the regions initially to cut costs but more particularly to spread the business of Government throughout the nation and take advantage of the talent pool available throughout the country. "Fianna Fail in Government through Ray Mac Sharry in the 1980s and Charlie Mc Creevy in 2004 made the decision to introduce a policy of decentralisation of Government Departments which has been hugely successful especially in

Sligo and the North West. Staff have been informed that 32 posts will be recentralised back to Dublin. This will create 32 new vacancies in Dublin with increased promotional prospects for staff based there while those in Sligo will face uncertain redeployment to current and future vacancies in the broader DSP infrastructure in the North West” The Sligo based TD continued, “This is an appalling step by Government and particularly Minister Varadkar who has a growing reputation as someone who sees regional Ireland as little more than the weekend retreat for city dwellers. A fact that may well be significant when his party sit down to consider when choosing their next leader. "Leadership of his party is no concern of mine however should he become Taoiseach his clear and blatant discrimination of the regions and the partial reversal of the successful decentralisation programme of the past 30 years is a matter of grave concern to all.”

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buried - Drumcliffe - will be a unique and wonderful event.” Anúna have built up a substantial international profile since their formation back in 1987. They sing unaccompanied and without conductor, with between twelve and fourteen singers in any performance. They are widely remembered for creating the vocal ambience of Riverdance (1994-1996), but their international CV over the years also includes major performances at the BBC Proms, The Royal Albert Hall and the Celtic Connections music festival. While the group is based in Dublin, its membership is drawn from all over the world. A number of Anúna singers have gone on to carve very successful careers as solo artists including singer-songwriter Hozier [2007 - 2012] and five of the lead soloists in the phe-

nomenally successful Celtic Woman. Their unique style resonates very well with the heritage of the Cos Cos festival and the history of the area, according to festival director Brenda O’Callaghan. “In recent years, the Cos Cos Festival has sought to explore and celebrate the local community’s historical connections with St Columba’s monastic site and Yeats through music, song and traditional dance.” “Anúna’s music will be a lovely 21st century reflection reflect on site of that ancient monastic sound.” Anúna in concert will take place on Friday, May 5th, 2017 at St Columba’s Drumcliffe Church at 8pm. Tickets, priced at €25 each are available via coscos.ie, or the festival Facebook page. For more information, contact Brenda O’Callaghan on 0861925988.

Call for Mayo and Sligo Schools to participate in Talent ID Programme Bank of Ireland and Athletics Ireland have joined forces to launch a nationwide search amongst secondary schools to identify and foster talented students. The programme, which aims to encourage greater participation amongst secondary school students in athletics, will culminate in an athletics Mater Class with 200 top students with advice and tips from Ireland’s top sports psychologists, nutritionists and athletes including former European Indoor Championship gold medallist David Gillick. Irish Schools Director Anthony White said: “Increasing participation in sport is a key driver behind the Bank of Ireland Talent ID Programme. We have focused on first years as it is a major transition in their lives and we are trying to make it easier for them to continue to be active. We are excited to be working with Bank of Ireland on this programme and we see it as a great way to introduce the students to the joy of athletics and hopefully unearth the next Irish star.” Participation in the programme will

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is underway at the moment. However, additional funding is required. The current service for children under the age of six, for instance, has the same level of staffing now for up to 80 children as it did four years ago for 35-40 children.” Mr O’Regan said service providers like Western Care ‘work closely’ with the HSE to ‘try to respond to the needs for support and services’. “But there is a serious need that remains unmet and which can only be addressed through a combination of service providers continually reviewing how services are organised and provided so that existing monies are used to best effect, and through the provision of additional funding by Government to the HSE,” he said. “Some funding has been provided by the HSE to address some urgent needs for residential services in recent years. There remains a significant need for further development of such services. However. eight people in Mayo supported by Western Care would avail of a residential service immediately if funding was available,” he stated. Therapy services With 400 adult service users, it is hard to believe that Western Care only has

Sligo – Designated European Capital of Volunteering Last Monday, December 5th was a great day for Sligo as London handed over the title of ‘European Capital of Volunteering’ to Sligo. This was stated by Independent MEP Marian Harkin when she attended the handing over from London of the title in London City Hall together with representatives of Sligo County Council and Sligo Volunteer Centre. She said:- “Personally, today represents the culmination of my initiative which in 2011 saw the creation of the European Year of Volunteering which has led to the designation of a European Capital of Volunteering. Sligo follows in a proud tradition of Barcelona, Lisbon and London and it is gratifying that Sligo is placed on the same platform as those great cities. “This Award is for the people of Sligo who engage in volunteering activities. It recognises their contribution to building an inclusive civil society where people are valued. Volunteering is the lifeblood of so many communities in Sligo town and county. I am so proud today to be a Sligo woman and to see Sligo people recognised for their hugely significant contribution to volunteering”, Independent MEP Marian Harkin concluded.

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New Head of Bank of Ireland for Sligo, Roscommon and Leitrim Joann Hosey has been appointed Head of Bank of Ireland, Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon. Leading an experienced team across Bank of Ireland’s 13 branches for both business and

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n Thursday, 1st December, Connacht Gold hosted their glamourous Have It All Food and Fashion with Pippa O’Connor. On arrival at the immaculately decorated ballroom in Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa, guests were treated to a vast selection of delicious Connacht Gold canapes along with a bubbling glass of prosecco to kick off the evening. Brand ambassador, Pippa O’ Connor took to the stage in front of 500 fashion conscious followers, to introduce the evening. The author of

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the worthy cause with a range of fantastic prizes including a luxurious hamper with some of Pippa’s favourite products, a getaway for two at the Salthill Hotel Galway and a perfect pamper package at the spa in Kilronan Castle as well as

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Human Skeleton Analysis Unlocks Secrets To Teenager’s Life In 16th Century Ireland

nalysis of a human skeleton discovered in a Co Clare cave sheds light on life and death of a teenage boy from postmedieval Ireland Rescue Excavation funded by National Monuments Service Findings are charted in new book by cave archaeologist Dr Marion Dowd Forensic-level investigations of a skeleton discovered in a cave in Co. Clare have shed fascinating new light on the life and death of a teenage boy who died in the 16th or 17th century. A human skull discovered by cavers in a cave outside Ballyvaughan village in the Burren in 2011 prompted a rescue archaeological excavation funded by the National Monuments Service of the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. The full scientific investigations of the skeleton have just been published revealing incredible details about the boy’s life. At the time of excavation, the small size of the skeleton led the team to think it was of a child. However, subsequent analysis of the teeth in particular revealed the remains belonged to someone who had died aged 14 to 16 years old. There was evidence of stunted growth, almost certainly a result of malnutrition and hunger. The adolescent measured 4 ft. 1 inch in height – the equivalent of an average 8 year old child by modern standards, or an 11-12 year old by post-medieval standards. The

stunted growth also meant that the sex of the individual could not be determined by normal archaeological methods. Tooth samples were sent to two different laboratories for ancient DNA analysis and both confirmed the individual was a teenage boy. The DNA laboratories were at the University of Surrey in England and the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History in Germany. The director of the excavation, Dr. Marion Dowd of IT Sligo, commented: “This was a highly unusual situation: to find the remains of a malnourished boy in a small mountain cave in what was clearly not a Christian burial, yet he had died only a few hundred years ago. I was eager to get as many specialists as possible involved to try and extract more information about who he was and how he had died.” Osteoarchaeologist Dr Catriona McKenzie at the University of Exeter discovered evidence on the skeleton of chronic infections and vitamin deficiencies. He had sinusitis, which would have been caused by a respiratory infection. The bones also revealed evidence of a poor diet with little meat but high in carbohydrates – probably indicating the boy ate mostly bread and gruels. He had very poor dental hygiene. Radiologist Dr Fran O’Keeffe examined x-rays of the leg bones and was able to determine that approximately once a year, every year, the boy suffered stresses that were so severe as to stop the

skeleton from growing. When growth resumed, thin lines formed on the bones that could only be seen by x-ray. The type of stress he suffered is unclear, but it was probably a combination of starvation, nutritional deficiencies and poor health. “All the evidence from the various specialists told us the same thing: this boy suffered periods of extreme hunger and malnourishment every year, probably for the entire duration of his short life” said Dr Dowd. “We do not know who he was, but there are a few details we can be pretty certain about. Isotopic analysis by Dr Thomas Kador at University College London indicated the boy was local to the Burren. We can imagine he was born and reared close to Ballyvaughan village. He would have been a Gaelic Irish speaker and probably did not speak English. He would have been Catholic, and almost certainly came from an impoverished family.” How the teenager came to be in the cave is a mystery. Neither the archaeological excavations nor the subsequent scientific studies could determine the cause of death. This was not a Christian burial, however. “We found the remains within a small rectangular niche in the wall of the cave. It was a small space, just about big enough for a teenager to crawl into. The position of the bones suggests the boy curled up in this small space and died there, alone in the cold.

There is no evidence that this was a murder victim or a corpse that had been hastily disposed of in the cave. It seems likely, based on the present evidence, that the boy was sheltering in the cave. He may have been crossing Moneen mountain; he may have been fleeing a battle or attack; or he may have been herding sheep in the uplands. Whatever the case, it seems he dropped through the narrow opening in the cave roof, crawled into the niche in the cave wall, and died there unbeknownst to his family or community. All in

all, the excavation provided a very poignant insight into a life that was harsh and ended tragically for this boy in the not too distant past” said Dowd. Her new book detailing the excavations and analyses has just been published by Archaeopress, Oxford: Archaeological excavations in Moneen Cave, the Burren, Co. Clare: insights into Bronze Age and post-medieval life in the west of Ireland. The book will was launched in Hylands Hotel, Ballyvaughan on Friday 9th December.

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We do budget to brand named tyres at affordable prices.

We offer a quality service. All prices include fitting and balancing. Also: Puncture repairs, alloy wheel repairs & batteries 24hour recovery also available.

Far Finisklin Rd, Sligo

• All NCT Failures • Destruction Certs Issued • Sale of second hand parts • Contracted to all major Car Companies • Farm Machiner, Old gates • Metals, Iron Baths • Old Cooking Ranges • Weighbridge on site • Farm Machinery Collected CASTLEREA ELV Recycling Ltd., Cloonkeen, Castlerea • Kevin & Martina Keenan Tel: 094-9621250 • Mob: 086-2522231

• Services & NCT Repairs • Tyres for all makes & models • Specialising in Diagnostics Tel: 086-3029740- Over 20 years experience Email: markscottautorepairs@gmail.com Castle Street, Manorhamilton, Co. Letrim

4x4’s BREAKING FOR SALE

FULL RANGE OF 4x4 PARTS FOR SALE

• New and Used Cars and Vans • Service, Repair & Recovery • Tyres & 4-Wheel Alignment • Suppliers of Genuine Parts 20033 -- Fax: Fax: 071 20036 Tel:Tel: 071071 9191 20033 0719191 20036

email: info@smsmotors.ie •• www.smsmotors.ie email: info@smsmotors.ie www.smsmotors.ie

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TELEPHONE: 087-9140602

24 HR RECOVERY WANTED WANTED WANTED SERVICE All Trucks Wanted for Specialist in Truck & Coach Recovery “From a Moped to an artic we’ll recover it”

James Foy Auto Service • Servicing all makes & models • Excellent selection of Tyres • Puncture Repair • NCT Preperation • Wheel Balancing & Alignment Dromore West, Sligo Tel: 096-47052. Mob: 087-2541243 www.recoverysligo.com

www.dempseydismantlers.com • info@dempseydismantlers.com

Fully Licensed for the disposal of end of life vehicles Free Delivery Service to your area Open Monday to Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9.30am-1.30pm Free Delivery Service All Over Connacht

GANNONS GARAGE

Mark Scott Auto Repairs

Peugeot Aftersales, Service and Genuine Peugeot Parts.

Bonniconlon, Ballina, Co. Mayo Phone: 096-45412/45488

Breaking & Export

14 VW Polo Cross 1.2 Petrol 28,000km.............€15,500 12 Opel Corsa 1.3D, 45,000km........................€10,750 11 Opel Astra 1.3D.........................................€10,995 11 Opel Corsa 1.3D..........................................€9,500 11 Opel Corsa 1.7D 85k..................................€10,800 10 Opel Astra 3Dr GTC Petrol 1.4......................€9,500 10 Opel Corsa 1.2 Petrol.................................€8,000 10 Opel Astra 1.4 Petrol..................................€8,950 10 Citroen C5 1.6D.........................................€9,000 09 Opel Astra 1.4 Petrol /1.6 Auto.......................€POA 08 Opel Corsa 1.2 Petrol.................................€4,500 08 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 Petrol............................€5,500 Belclare, Westport • 098-25239 or 087-2737944 www.gannonsgarage.ie

Kiltimagh Road, Knock, Co. Mayo • Email: info@kieranwheltonmotors.ie

• Tippers • Mixers • Crane Trucks • Units GOOD PRICES PAID FOR SUITABLE VEHICLES ALL SECONDHAND PARTS AVAILABLE

Call: 087-974 3349 Anytime

2012 Citroen C4, 91,0000 miles..................................€12,950

2013 Ford C-Max, 61,256 miles ......................................................€15,950

2013 Ford Focus, 46,604 ............................................€15,950

2009 Ford S-Max, 75,000 miles ......................................................€14,950

2013 Ford Focus, 39,000 miles ............................................€15,950

2009 Ford S-Max, 75,000 miles ......................................................€14,950

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TULSK-MACHINERY

Ardkeenagh, Tulsk, Co.Roscommon • Tel: 086-7919095

Solving the problem of Mas!!s and High Soma!c Cell Count – Consistently Dose now for BVD, Lepto, Salmonella and IBR – 12 months protec!on Free Backup Service and Product Our customers are commercial farmers who use our Programmes year a#er year with con!nued results for mas!!s, reduced SCC, scour, BVD, Lepto, IBR, Salmonella, in creased fer!lity, and general condi!on. • No withdrawal of milk during treatments • lower SCC from penalty to bonus prices for milk, • Reduce vets bills • No an!bio!c resistance • Easy to administer • 12 months backup product & service included with every programme

From €10 ahead a full year’s treatment

“The 3in1 BVD Programme has kept me in business”

Donie Aherne, Kilteely, Co Limerick, 80 sucklers, 86 01yr & 6012yr olds. Licensed by: • DAFM • Irish Medicines Board • Approved by IOFGA

GH Agri Galway Homeopathics, The Mall, Tuam, Co Galway Telephone: Sales: 093-25495 • 087-2602549 (any!me) Email: marke!ng@galwayhomoeopathics.com www.galwayhomoeopathics.com

8/14/18 ! grass harrows in stock 6 and 8 bale -trailers with light reflectors , brakes Vicon fer"lizer spreader €800. 10 ! slurry injector, fully galvanized €1900 8 ! wroufler , new "nes wide wheels €1550 5 ! PZ wroufler Horse arena levelers PZ 135 drum mower

PZ 165 drum mower PZ 186 drum mower ZTR 165 drum mower Krone 6 roter tedder Krone 243 ( 8!) mower condi"oner Kuhn 4 rotor tedder 4 ton back muck spreader Bale stacker Tip trailer 4 and 10 ton

K&C MULVANEY Ltd.

Dead & Worn out Animals Collection Service Daily Collection in all Areas Telephone: MULVANEYS at: Tel: 049-4338331 or 086-8551932 / 086-3827008

Nephin Tractors & Machinery Ltd

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED TRACTORS WANTED DRAINS AND SEWERS CLEANED ALL TYPES OF TRACTORS & TRACK MACHINES WANTED

TRACTORS: Massey Ferguson, Ford, Fiat, Zetor, John Deere, Ursus etc in any condition, running or not Track Machines: Hitachi, Komatsu, CAT, Sumitomo, etc

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TULLY FORGE LTD

COMPACT CALVING GATE North West Forest Services Ltd situated at Knock, Ballybofey, Co Donegal (five minutes’ drive from Ballybofey) is now a Centre of Education for City and Guilds and QQI FETAC and Go4Skills. We offer a wide range of Introductory and Accredited Courses • Pesticide Courses, Both QQI (FETAC) & NPTC City and Guilds These pesticide courses will cover anyone wishing to purchase or use pesticides on their land in accordance with EU Law. It is suitable for farmers, self-employed, employed and the general public. • Includes, Safe Use of Hand Held Applicators, Safe Use of Boom Sprayers and All Over 14 year olds only Terrain Vehicle Operations. • Chainsaw Operations • Horticultural Machinery • Forestry Machinery • Forestry Skills to include Climbing, Chipper, MEWP, All Utility Arb Courses. • Manual Handling • First Aid/Occupational First Aid

We also supply feed barriers, dividing gates 3in1 gates & sliding doors

Other Services offered include; • Tree Felling/Surgery • Chipping • Path Laying • Tree Surveys & Inspections • Planting of Trees and Shrubs • Forest Planning • Advice and consultancy • Forest Management & Maintenance • Grant Applications • Spraying & Pest Control

Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Call Thomas 086-806-2760

No job too big or too small. For further information or to apply for a course contact us on 074 9132033 or email info@nwfs.ie.

www.tullyforge.ie • thomas@tullyforge.ie

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TRACTORS WANTED ALL TYPES OF FORD TRACTORS WANTED 4600 • 5600 • 6600 • 7600 • 4610 • 5610 • 6610

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Farm Fencing, Stock Proofing, Post & Rail, Existing Farm Building Repair Livestock Handling Facilities, Concrete Yards & Slabs, Slatted Tanks Retaining Walls/Block Walls Land Drainage and Reclamation Qualty Work Guaranteed Tel: 087-6484244 • Email: cascoj@eircom.net

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farmingServices Castlerea Co-opertive Livestock Mart Ltd. PROPERTY SERVICES PROVIDERS LICENCE NO: 002249

THURSDAY WEEKLY: BULLOCKS, HEIFERS, COWS, CALVES AND WEANLINGS. 3 RINGS IN OPERATION. ALL SALES COMMENCE AT 11 A.M. ALL STOCK PRE-BOOKED.YARD OPENS AT 8 A.M. FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT MART OFFICE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.

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Mollahan Engineering & Maintenance Farmers - Remove the headache of the Year End Tax Return!

• 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

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.

ACURATE WEIGHING OF YOUR STOCK IN YOUR OWN YARD Weighing Scales are nowadays regarded as an essential piece of farm equipment, since they play such an important role in the on-farm decision-making process. By recording the weight of animals, the information can.

IFAC has a unique and easy solution to help you! Call Claire on 071-9167848 IFAC Branch, Collooney, Co. Sligo

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performance • Understand cost per Kg weight gain • Measure feedstuff performance • Prevent wasteful over dosing and under dosing • Know your 0kg% kill out • Meet the weight specification of your buyers

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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

• 24 cwt capacity wagtail spreader c/w Stainless Steel Hopper inc. Hydraulic Control Price inc. VAT €2800.00

Available for all your pit silage harvesting requirements for 2016 season, covering Co. Mayo and Co. Sligo. Check out our youtube videos. Contact Pat on 0872439242

Farm Sheds Fabricated & Erected

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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

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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

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naturalhealth

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he pressures of modern life mean people are more stressed than ever before; juggling careers, health, family, finance and everything in between can take its toll if we don’t find ways to manage our stress and prioritise our wellbeing. Whether you’re navigating through a difficult time or simply trying to keep daily stresses from clouding your outlook on life, we’ve got the simple tips and tricks you need to increase your feeling of wellbeing and stay positive whatever life throws at you. Wellbeing vs happiness Mental wellbeing is about more than just happiness. Overall wellbeing involves both the mind and body,

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THE FUREYS

Thurs 29 Dec / €25 - Legends of Irish music & song The Fureys, renowned for their hit songs ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet sixteen’, ‘The Green fields of France’, ‘The Old Man’, ‘Red Rose Café’, ‘From Clare to Here’, ‘Her Father didn’t like me Anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’, ‘Steal Away’ etc, return to the Hawkswell Theatre on Thursday, 29th December. The band was

formed in 1978, literally by accident. George, Paul and Davey were playing in Denmark with their own band called The Buskers and Eddie and Finbar, while touring in Germany were involved in a road accident. When George and Paul got news of the accident they immediately travelled to Germany to be with their brothers. They then decided that they should all be playing

Made in a Day exhibition at Ballina Arts Centre The official opening of this exhibition by locally talented artists which took place on Thursday, 8th December, 8pm, runs until Thursday 22nd December. Making Day was on Saturday, 26th November when many artists gathered in the Arts Centre to perform their arts. Admission free all welcome.

Morrison School of Dance present Cinderella Morrison School of Dance are back in Ballina Arts Centre and this production of Cinderella promises to be a magical night of ballet for Ballina. With music by Prokofiev, as well of some modern surprises, the whole family will enjoy this wonderful show. It takes place on Saturday 17th December at 5pm. Tickets cost €10 and €8. Early booking advised.

Christmas Cabaret at Breaffy House Resort Breaffy House Resort and Western Care Association are holding a Christmas Cabaret Evening on this Wednesday, 14th December. It will be presented by singer/harpist/TV star Annette Griffin and John Staunton, singer/guitarist with Daniel O’Donnell Band. Other performers on the night will be Gerry Guthrie, Frank Forde and Sean Costello. Dinner and show will cost €50 (Show only €25.00). Tickets available from Western Care (094) 9029136 or Breaffy House (094) 9022033.

The Core: Live Music Showcase together and this was the start of The Fureys. Inevitably, changes have occurred over thirty-eight years. Their brother, Paul, died suddenly in June 2002 and Finbar left the band in December 1996. However, George and Eddie have continued to delight audiences on their tours and have just released a new CD ‘The times they are a changing’ The oldest of the brothers, Eddie Furey left home in 1966 and travelled to Scotland at the time of the great folk revival where he met and shared accommodation in Edinburgh with then unknown folk singers Billy Connolly, Gerry Rafferty and Alex Campbell, now all famous in their own right. In 1969 he was the special guest for the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem throughout the USA and Canada. Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics has credited Eddie with teaching him his first chords on guitar when they met up in the North East of England while Dave was still a teenager. Their emotive songs stir many emotions….tears and laughter, sadness and joy.

Paper Trails exhibition Looking for a Christmas present for someone special? You may find it at Paper Trails, an exhibition of drawings, prints and paintings, by Foxford based artist Mary Patterson which runs at Ballina Arts Centre throughout December. Admission free, all welcome.

Music Generation Mayo: Mayo is certainly full of budding young musical talent across a range of genres, as Core co-ordinator Philip Cassidy discovered over the past few weeks. The Core is a place where likeminded musicians can meet, work on musical projects, avail of advice, mentoring, professional support and take part in a range of exciting performance and industry workshops. This is a chance for you to come out and support this core talent as they take to the stage at Ballina Arts Centre on 16th December, 8 p.m. Contact philipcassidy@msletb.ie for full information.

Ballina, Co. Mayo Tel: 086 8773635

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Local Memories: WhistleBlast Quartet Concert This eagerly-awaited concert takes place in Ballina Arts Centre on Tuesday, 20th December, at 7 p.m. As part of their Autumn/Winter Secondary Schools Residency programme in Ballina the WhistleBlast Quartet (Conor Linehan: piano; Ken Edge: saxophones and clarinets; Mary Curran: French Horn, and Oonagh Keogh: violin) will perform a brand new composition entitled Local Memories, composed and created with 75 students from St. Mary’s Secondary school (Ballina) and Jesus and Mary Secondary School, Gortnor Abbey (Crossmolina). The event is funded by Mayo County Council, Ballina Beverages, Blackshell Farm Ltd., Ballina Arts Centre and contributions from schools involved. Admission is free but booking essential.

Christmas with Anything Goes @ THE HAWKSWELL

Sun 18 Dec, 8pm / €15/7.50 u18s Sligo band Anything Goes who will be joined by many special guests on the night. Bring your friends and loved ones and get Christmas off to a rocking start with a wonderful selection of festive favourites!

ALL UPHOLSTERY WORK UNDERTAKEN Bars, Hotels & Private Houses Fabric Books Available Cashel, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Roscommon Tel: 071-9622700 Mob: 086-3486267 Email: txupholstery@yahoo.ie Web: www.txupholsteryservices.town.ie

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Diesel, navy in colour, taxed and tested. good condition and driving well. 1600 euro. phone no. 0892388423 SET OF CHROME BATH TAPS with shower hose attached. Can deliver €30. Call: 086-3214869 (no texts) ALMOST BRAND NEW POLAROID 15” TV Remote control, aerial, box set. Sligo town. was €180 new - bargain at only €90. Call Cathal at 087-4013617

FOR SALE WHITE BEDROOM FURNITURE In Good condition, Wardrobe, Dressing Table with Mirror and Chest of Drawers - All to match. €150 ono for all. Contact: 087-9757303 Ballina area VOLKSWAGON GOLF 2002 TDI SE, great condition inside and bodywork, Blue, diesel, manual, new tyres brakes altenator, serviced, NCT, valetted, touch screen double din CD/DVD player with bluetooth, never crashed, reliable economical car. Tel 0860583282 or 0863578827

HOUSE CONTENTS: BOYLE AREA, red 3 piece suite - couch and 2 armchairs, bar seating, tables chairs, beds, pine dresser,pine coffee table, wardrobes, lockers,electric heaters, toaster ,gas cooker telephones, fax machine, photocopier/scanner etc all excellent condition and reasonable. Tel 0892146666

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We are based in County Sligo and service surrounding areas including Leitrim, Roscommon North Mayo and South Donegal. • Timber Fencing • Boundary and Retaining Walls • Kerbing • Lawn Cutting • Flowerbeds • Hedge Trimming • Weed Control • Power Washing • All property maintenance

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• 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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• Quality Staircases • Bespoke Joinery •Doors • Frames • Windows

Suppliers & Installers of uPVC Windows & Doors

ASSURANCE CLAIMS ASSESSOR EXTENSIONS, RENNOVATIONS, ROOFING ATTIC CONVERSIONS

Wide range of colours

All Insurance Claims catered for FREE ESTIMATES

Tel: 087-2443903 After 6pm Tel: 048-66386525

Remodels Extensions Maintenance

Building Contractors MAKERS, SUPPLIERS & FITTERS

MACE MIDDLE, CLAREMORRIS.

www.mcganns.com A full listing of products and rates are available on request

Aluminium Soffit & Fascia Covering Mayo & West Sligo

Tel 096-45423 or 087-2858333

BUILDING

Tel: 087-6644868 Domestic & Commercial Roofing

Call Tom: 087-6786275 •C2 Reg • Insured • 30 years experience

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

FIRE, WATER & STORM All Kinds of Damage

• Angles • Beading • Centre Pieces • Corbels • Corner Pieces • Cornices • Dado Rails • Niches • Plaques

TELEPHONE: 094-9388208 MOBILE: 087-2503184

• 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

H.A.H. SERVICES • Bailing • Ploughing & Re-seeding • Slurry Spreading • Digger Hire • Forest Site Clearance • Land Draining • 8 Wheel Tipper • Supplying & Fitting of Septic Tanks

TOP SOIL FOR SALE Contact Eddie on 087-8565815

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Aluminium & PVC Repairs

www.fuchsialandscapes.com

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Garden Design Remodelling & Landscaping Maintenance Contracts Domestic & Commercial Tree Surgery & more

To windows, doors and patio doors

Expert patio door repairs!

Fetac & NPTC Certified Fully Insured

Tel: 087-7590677 • Mayo: 094-9014053 Galway 091-423740 • Meath 045-810096

• 1st and 2nd Fix • Kitchens • Flooring • Roofing • Decking • Wardrobes • A!c Conversions For all your carpentry needs at keen rates

Mini Digger / JCB For Hire With Driver

• All Ground work • Lawn Preperation • Shed Cleaning • 7 1/2 Tonne Lorry • House & Garden Clearance

•Complete glazing service

Tel: 087-2443903 After 6pm • Tel: 048-66386525

Brendan Gormley: 071-9183860 / 087-2562669

• Manufacturers of double glazed units to trade and retail

North West Windows White, Wood Grain and Light Oak Finish All Windows Internally Glazed

GLASS PARTS ETC REPLACED

Hazelwood Rd, Sligo

• Replace your existing double glazed units with energy efficient units

Suppliers & Installers of uPVC Windows & Doors

Over 20 years experience servicing Irish windows and doors. Fully insured

Gilroy Glass Ltd

KEEN RATES OFFERED MAYO • ROSCOMMON • SLIGO Tel: 087-3239307

Prop. Kevin Burns • Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh

• Rollers • Tracks • Hinges • Door Realignment • Locks • Multilocking systems etc

• Stockists of all types of glass

Thermal Imaging Smoke Testing Draught Testing Problem Solving CCTV Chimney Inspections

• Glass cut while you wait

Tel: 071-9145400 Fax: 071-9140132 Mobile: 087-2341 985

Re-lining Re-building Stove Installation Twin wall flue specialists insurance claims processed

Tel: 087-6196013 / 085-1248560 Email: info@ballinachimneys.ie Fully Insured and Free Quotes

CLEW BAY LOG HOUSES 4 Bed House from €70,000

• Traditional Tin Smiths • Copper • Aluminium • Zinc • Stainless Steel • Lead • Titanium • Natural Slate • Ornamentation

Suitable for: • People with limited mobility • People who have had hip surgery • People with back aches

For details of your local stockist Phone Noel: 087-9896948

2 Bed House from €14,000

3 Bed House from €35,000

• Prices include double glazed windows and doors • Wall thickness 68mm, 44mm and 34mm

Contact Brian on 098-42501 or 086-8478376 or email clewbayloghouses@gmail.com

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

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TERRYS STOVES www.terrysstoves.com

GERARD DEVANEY The complete plumbing & heating Service. Tel: 071 9168046 Mob: 087 2903690

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

MULTIPURPOSE GARDEN SHEDS & GARAGES TEL: 086 731 2801

COMPOST FOR SALE Pure Organic Compost Ideal Soil Enricher

• Medium Grade €3.00 each or 4 Bags for €10 • Cubic Metre Sacks Compost / Veggie Mix • Fine Grade Compost €5 per Bag Union Wood Road, Ballisodare • Can Deliver Bulk Loads Call us on 0879756455 or 0872495739

T: 096-30101 F: 096-30738 FOR ALL YOUR KITCHEN AND BEDROOM FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS Custom Made kitchens Bedrooms Offices Fitted & free Standing Furniture Sitting Room Units 3d Designs PVC Kitchens Solid Painted Kitchens No Job too big or small

NOW OPEN

AT BALLINA ROAD, CROSSMOLINA

Telephone John: 086-8324111 for a Free Quotation

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.

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

S&S TREE SERVICES Covering all aspects of Tree Services & Surgery including:

Dangerous Tree Removal Site Clearance Overgrown Hedging Wood Chipping Fully Insured & NPTC Certified Years of Experience Call today for a FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE

Tel: 087-6319-313 or 087-9640-902 094-938-0143

• 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: 087‐2066910 or 071‐9197925

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No.1in the No.2 Business... • Domestic Drain Cleaning • Emergency Service Call Out • Commercial Drain Cleaning • Man Hole Covers Replaced • Odours Investigated • High Velocity Water Jetting • Annual Maintenance Contracts • CCTV Drain Inspection

• Septic Tank Cleaning

email: wimsey@eircom.net

Contact Damien: 087 297 4842 or 071 916 8086

CHRISTY CONNOLLY RECOVERY CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON • E: connollychristy@eircom.net TEL: 094-9620793 • MOB: 086-2505325 / 087-2505325 APPROVED RECYCLERS OF END OF LIFE VEHICLES DESTRUCTION CERTS ISSUED • 24/7 RECOVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE • CAR SALES & SERVICE

SELF DRIVE CARE HIRE AVAILABLE

Wastewater Treatment Systems

• Pre Cast Sep!c Tanks / Supplied & Fi"ed • Sep!c Tank Upgrading • Pump Sta!ons for Domes!c & Commercial use • Over 20 Years Experience • Service and Repairs to most models of Treatment System • All Groundwork Services / Machine Hire / Dumper Hire • Covering the North West

• Water Analysis • Water Filtration • Water Softening • Well Drilling • Pump Supplied and Fitted • Rain Water Collection & Purification • Sewage Treatment Systems IN THE BUSINESS FOR OVER 25 YEARS

Michael 087-276-7003 / Aidan: 087-6694186 Email: Michaelegan1@eircom.net

Email: waterteck@eircom.net Website: www.waterteck.com Phone: 086-8072249 071-9658976

K&M Engineering

DECEMBER SPECIALS

Special Offers on Shed Stored New Screened Loose Turf and Firewood. Sold in various size loads Delivered throughout Call: 087-3831953 for delivery

M.D.S

Bonniconlon Road, Ballina

24 Hr Emergency Service 365 Days

Maintenance & Drainage • Sewer Pipe, Drain & Gully Cleaning • Septic Tanks & Grease Traps Cleaned • Toilets, Baths, Sinks - Odours Investigated • CCTV Pipe Surveying - Pipe Laying & Repair • Manhole Covers Replaced FREE ESTIMATES - C2 REG - FULLY INSURED For fast efficient service call your local engineer on:

SLIGO / LEITRIM 086-8106029 MAYO / GALWAY 086-8177634 ROSCOMMON / ATHLONE 086-3946395 Office: 096-29986 / Fax: 096-45223

NEW SHOWROOM • NEW STOCK SAME GREAT VALUE

• Engine Reconditioner • Large Stock of Pistons and Liners • Gasket, Bearings • Oil Pumps, water pumps • Crank Grinding, Reboring • Head Ovehaul • Pump & Injectors Repaired • Commonrail injector Service • Heads & Block Machined • Fly Wheel machining • V-Belts, Ball and Taper Rollerbarings • Motorcycle Cylinders Bored & Honed • Perkins Short engines

• Honda 50 Spare Parts • Agent for Perkins Engines & Co cumrnins Parts • Tractor Parts & Panels • Spark Plugs & Heater Plugs • Spare Parts For Lister and Pettey Engines • Veteran & Classic engine parts incl. car & tractor. • New starter motors, alternators & dynamos

Ballina Road, Tubbercurry • PJ: 087-4113008

MJ Healy FENCING & AGRI SERVICES LTD

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

OPEN MON-SAT 9.30-6 and SUNDAYS & BANK HOLS 2-6

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

Contact Numbers: 086 252 9314 • 091 799 116

3 Piece Suites • Beds & Mattresses • Rugs & Pictures • Tables & Chairs • Flooring

Fencing Specialising in: • Agricultural Fencing • Residential Fencing (Electric) • Palisade / Welded Mesh All AEOS and Sheep Grant Approved Hedgecutting First class hedgecutting service available with Flail hedgecutter for contract hedgecutting, roadways and field hedges.

No Job too big or small • Free Quotation Tel: 086-6010889 • Email: michaelhealy14@yahoo.ie

LG GLASS & GLAZING • 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

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