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140 people drown in Ireland every year Designer’s “Love letter to the west” wins critical acclaim at Bloom

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Sligo woman Leonie Cornelius was the star of the show at this year’s Bloom Garden Festival in Phoenix Park, Dublin. Scooping a silver gilt medal for her lush interpretation of the beautiful north west of Ireland, Leonie was visited in her showgarden by several famous faces, such as President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Enda Kenny, who were full of praise for the young designer’s work. Read the full story on page 5 (Photo: Colin Gillen - www.colingillen.com - Tel: 071-9173509)

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AST week say the launch of a joint campaign by drinkaware.ie and Irish Water Safety to raise awareness ahead of the summer of the dangers of mixing alcohol and water-based activities. With the weather getting warmer, the launch provides a timely reminder to everybody of the need for safety on the water. On average, 140 people drown in Ireland every year and Galway and Mayo have the unenviable record as being among the top counties in terms of death by drowning. Also, for people between the ages of 5 and 24, drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death. It doesn’t have to be that way though. Most water-related accidents can be avoided by knowing how to stay safe and following a few simple guidelines. Learning how to swim is essential if you plan on being on or near water. Toddlers and young children should always be supervised in or near water. Many deaths occur, as we know, in just a few inches of water. With children, also, who usually have tender skin, the regular application of sunscreen is essential. Sun reflecting off the water or off sand can intensify the burning rays. Kids may not feel sunburned when the water feels cool and refreshing, but the pain will catch up later. Even for “older children” some basic guidelines apply:: Swim in safe areas only: It is advisable to swim only in places that are supervised by a lifeguard. No one can anticipate changing ocean currents, rip currents, sudden storms or other hidden dangers. Continued on Page 2

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Buddy up: Always swim with a partner, every time – whether you’re swimming in a backyard pool or in a lake. Even experienced swimmers can become tired or get muscle cramps, which might make it difficult to get out of the water. Know your limits: You will probably want to stay in the water as long as possible. If you’re not a good swimmer, or a learner, don’t go in water that’s so deep you can’t touch the bottom . . and don’t try to keep up with skilled swimmers. Be careful about diving: Diving injuries can cause permanent spinal

cord damage, paralysis, and sometimes even death. Pay attention to “No Diving” signs as it means the water isn’t safe for a head-first entry. Feet first might be a better option, but even so make sure there are no hidden rocks or other hazards. Drink plenty of fluids: It’s easy to get dehydrated in the sun, particularly if you’re active and sweating. Keep up with fluids, particularly water, to prevent dehydration. Getting too cool: It’s also possible to get too cool. Your body temperature drops far more quickly in water than it does on land. If you feel your body

start to shiver or your muscles cramp up, get out of the water quickly; it doesn’t take too long for hypothermia to set in. Alcohol and water don’t mix: At the start we spoke about the dangers of alcohol and water-based activities. In fact alcohol is involved in up to half of all water-related deaths. Alarmingly, half of all adolescent male drowning are tied to alcohol use. Finally, the pool and the beach are great places to learn new skills, have fun and check out everyone’s new bathing suit. However, being prepared for the possible hazards will make you feel more comfortable.

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Tumbling Bones continue Irish tour

rom Maine on the coast of northeast USA, TUMBLING BONES play a mix of down-home, old-fashioned American traditional and folk music that belies the youth of its three band members. But their folk is no museum piece; it is living, breathing music infused with a little of the contemporary rock ‘n’ roll the fellas were reared on and reworked into their original arrangements and compositions. Tumbling Bones have a passion for the heritage of American music and a penchant for honest, no frills-attached acoustic music. Ireland is becoming a second home for Tumbling Bones due to the hospitality and appreciation the Irish have for American traditional & roots music. The band have made a trip from their home state of Maine to tour Ireland for the second time from May 17th to June 16th. They will appear at the Westport Bluegrass Festival

and Mannions, Balla, in mid-June. Founding members Pete and Jake will be joined by their newest band member, songwriter Kyle on guitar and vocals. The band last toured here in summer 2012 following the release of their second album Schemes. That tour was a smashing success packing in 19 dates over 22 days Taking influence from a broad range of styles including old country and bluegrass, jug band blues as well as classic songsmiths like the Beatles, Tumbling Bones original songs reflect a mix of traditional influences as well as contemporary. As Pete says “Really the only rule we have for picking material is that it sparks us. As a result, our music is pretty diverse: one song might be an old gospel song or mountain ballad, the next a rockabilly number, and the next might be a Motown song.”

Founders Pete and Jake met a decade ago when they were placed together at random as roommates at Vassar College. Sharing a love for bluegrass, blues and trad, these road warriors have toured all over the United States from busking on street corners to several nationwide tours through to an acclaimed performance on the National Public Radio (NPR) program A Prairie Home Companion. The formation of Tumbling Bones in Maine was the result of an impromptu allnight recording session with Pete and Jake, and fiddler Sam McDougle in the winter of 2011. The ensuing debut album Risk Not Your Soul reached the top ten on the Roots Music Report's folk radio chart a phenomenal achievement for a newly formed group. Just recently Tumbling Bones were invited to audition for the prestigious American Musicians Abroad program, a U.S. State Departmentfunded program that sends 10 American bands overseas every year to perform and lead music workshops for school-age children. The remaining western dates of their tour are as follows: SAT JUNE 8TH: THE HELIUM FESTIVAL, MAIN ST., BALLYMAHON, LONGFORD 5pm Tickets E40 www.heliumfestival.com SAT JUNE 8TH SKELLY'S PUB, MAIN ST., BALLYMAHON, LONGFORD Midnight Free. FRI JUN 14TH WESTPORT BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL @ ATLANTIC COAST HOTEL THE QUAY, WESTPORT, CO. MAYO Starts 21:30 Free http://westportfolkandbluegrass.com SAT JUN 15TH WESTPORT BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL @ THE CLEW BAY HOTEL JAMES ST., WESTPORT, CO. MAYO 1pm Free http://westportfolkandbluegrass.com SUN JUN 16TH - MANNIONS – MAIN ST., BALLA, CO. MAYO

22-camera CCTV system should make Ballina a safer place BALLINA will have a 22-camera CCTV system and local Sergent Amanda Gaynor believes that“People will feel Ballina is a safer town to live in.” That was the view of the sergeant as she made a presentation on the community based scheme to Ballina Town Council last week. Sergeant Gaynor said years of dedication and setbacks have been worth it and gave a detailed presentation about the 22 camera scheme to the Council. The Council heard that the system will be linked up to screens in the Garda Station which will allow Gardaí to review incidents, enlarge images and even pan, tilt and zoom some of the cameras around the town. Some benefits of the scheme outlined were an increasing confidence among business owners, a feeling of safety,

assisting community alert groups and developing a safer tourism environment. Sgt Gaynor explained the benefits the system will have in assisting Gardaí in Ballina with namely missing persons incidents, monitoring drug activity, identification of suspects and the ability to use footage as evidence in court. “The benefits to Gardaí are never ending,” said Sgt Gaynor. Currently 18 of the 22 cameras are up and running in the town with cameras located and entry and exit points of the town, on all major streets, along the Moy river, in a number of car parks and in two residential areas. Outgoing Ballina Superintendent Pat McHugh assured the meeting that as more resources become available, more cameras could be added to the system. Expressing her approval of the scheme, Councillor Mary Kelly said the system

‘exceeds what I expected’ and said she was ‘amazed at the quality of the cameras’. Cllr Barry McLoughlin praised fellow councillors, Cllr Johnny O’Malley and Mark Winters for ‘going beyond the call of duty’ for the CCTV scheme. Cllr Winters stated that the system would allow Gardaí to condense a month of investigations into two hours using the system, resulting in cases being brought before the courts quicker. “It’s a tool that will be used swiftly and the system has loads of room for expansion,” stated Cllr Winters. Town Manager Paul Benson concluded that although the project had gone on for many years, councillors aided in funding towards the €150,000 cost of the scheme. Mr Benson added that the maintenance of the scheme will cost €10,000 annually and would have to be found.

“Future We Need” group poses questions on Fracking

DEPUTY Joanna Tuffy last week answered some questions from the ‘Future We Need’ group on the issue of proposed Fracking in Counties Leitrim, Fermanagh, Donegal, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Limerick, Cork and Kerry. The Future We Need group are particularly alarmed about the issuing of a fracking exploration licence in Derrygonnelly, Enniskillen, close to the Irish border. The group asked Deputy Tuffy to enquire if crossborder agencies were involved in this important decision that has major implications for the Republic, and if the Irish Government raised any concerns. The Future We Need group also raised major issues about the proposed joint EPA/DCENR/NIEA Research Programme on Environmental Impacts of Fracking. The group believe the present Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Research Programme is flawed for several reasons. They have concerns over the programme’s narrow TOR ; the lack of a Health Impact Assessment in the terms; and the absence of assessment on further Issues, including impact on urban and rural life and the disposal of waste. The Future We Need group, which comprises Irish Religious congregations including the Sisters of Mercy and Presentation Sisters, raised their concerns with Deputy Tuffy about the exploration license and the EPA Research Programme, as many of their members live and work in these Counties and serious concerns have been raised in the local communities about the harmful effects Fracking could have on their areas and their lives. The group are also aware of the many problems that have arisen as a result of fracking in Canada and North America. Speaking after the meeting, Mary Purcell, Assistant Director at Mercy Global Action said the discussion was productive – “The issues that the Future We Need group have raised with Deputy Tuffy are extremely important, and we feel that they must be addressed by the EPA before any research can happen. Fracking will have an impact on the communities where it takes place, and we in the Future We Need group believe it is up to law-makers to ensure the best interests of the public are served with this report. We have every confidence that Deputy Tuffy will assist the Future We Need group to work with the Oireachtas committees that influence these decisions.”

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Local designer’s “Love Letter to the west” wins critical acclaim at Bloom S

ligo woman Leonie Cornelius was the star of the show at this year’s Bloom Garden Festival in Phoenix Park, Dublin. Scooping a silver gilt medal for her lush interpretation of the beautiful north west of Ireland, Leonie was visited in her showgarden by several famous faces, such as President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Enda Kenny, who were full of praise for the young designer’s work. This year’s festival was blessed over the June bank holiday weekend with some of the finest weather we have seen so far this summer, lending an atmosphere of warmth and pleasure to events. Sunshine abounded as Leonie welcomed thousands of garden enthusiasts with her characteristic, beaming smile. “A Love Letter To The West” is Leonie’s homage to her homeplace; Doonloch, on the Sligo/Leitrim border, where she lives with her six year old son, Armando. She describes what she set out to achieve thus: “It’s based on the lush, opulent planting of the west in the summer... The planning process has been ongoing since the end of last year’s festival. It actually began as I

arrived home, and felt the familiar joy of seeing my garden in full bloom – I just thought “Ohhh, it’s so nice to be back in the North West of Ireland – and I realised I already had my theme for Bloom 2013!” Incredibly, this is only Leonie’s second outing at Bloom, after making her debut last year as winner of RTE television show, “Supergarden”. Winning the coveted ‘Best in Category’ prize and a gold medal in 2012 as a relative beginner in the world of showgardens, brought Leonie instantly into the spotlight as a rising star to be watched. She insists that she will definitely be back next year to the popular festival, which attracts in excess of 90,000 visitors each summer. “Bloom is a great place for designers to come together – to meet as a community and to help each other and inspire each other. Sometimes as a designer, you can find yourself quite isolated, and events like Bloom really remind you that we are all in it together at the end of the day. Bloom is such a great showcase of what we can really do – and it’s also a wonderful inspiration for all the visitors, as to what they

can do at home, with their own gardens.” Leonie’s love for the Sligo/Leitrim area, and her decision to theme her showgarden around the same, won her much needed funding from the Leitrim Development Company, who explain: “Leonie’s garden design for Bloom 2013 takes inspiration from Leitrim’s sloping meadows, as well as the county’s unique heritage and style. This is a unique way of promoting Leitrim’s beautiful landscape to a wider audience.” Leonie is effusive in her thanks to LDC, as well as her contractor Paul Taylor from Gorteen, her building team and suppliers, Horkans Garden Centre. “It’s so vital to have support in this kind of project. It quite simply could not have been done without the funding I received from Leitrim Development Company and the hard work of Paul and his amazing team.” Well, do it she did, showing off to perfection the wild, natural beauty and heritage of our part of the world – well done, Leonie, you’ve done the North West proud with your award-winning love letter.

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All set for Drumshanbo Riverside Amenity project

he people of Drumshanbo have been waiting for it for years. Now, finally, after a long period of planning, the eyesore at the rear of the main car park in Drumshanbo is no more and work is now ready to start on the long-awaited Riverside Amenity project. The Pride in Drumshanbo Group (PID) and Drumshanbo Town Enhancements Ltd (DTEL), the company set up to manage the project, are delighted that the contracts have now been signed, the building has been removed, the site cleared, and now

signed off by our engineers allowing DTEL to move forward to the next phase of this unique project supported by Leitrim Development Co and Leitrim County Council. “We have already instructed our consulting engineers, CST Group, Sligo, to complete a full site survey which will allow our consulting engineers and landscape architects Murray & Associates, Dublin to understand the topography of the site in greater detail and map out the area based on the agreed design following a feasibility study report produced back in November

2011,” noted a Steve Stead, Chairperson of PID and DTEL. “The next step will be for our engineers to put together the necessary information for a Tendering process to appoint a suitable contractor to carry out the construction works for Phase 1.” Phase 1 of the project will include major landscaping and ground works including footpaths, retaining walls and fencing, staircases and ramps, pedestrian bridge, lighting, planting of trees, plants, flowers with a flat area space with seating. Once complete it will create a new and

different amenity in Drumshanbo, one that will enhance the quality of life for the community at large and improve the experience of visitors, tourists and festivalgoers. “It will be an accessible space, open to all and servicing a wide range of community groups and individual preferences, offering reflective and contemplative space, practical spaces and communal spaces for performances, markets or fairs will be encouraged as will wildlife, a place for exercise and for play and will allow people to enjoy the currently hidden millrace river whilst walking between the different areas of the town more safely, separated from traffic,” notes Mr Stead. “The journey hasn’t been easy, often very frustrating, due to one reason or another though the demolition of the major eyesore has given those involved great satisfaction in seeing it gone , this alone has made a huge difference, the fact that work will start soon to create The Riverside Amenity is very exciting knowing that our voluntary efforts will have a lasting impact on the town. “Although work has just began, if possible I’d like to thank those involved to date whom without their support wouldn’t be at the stage we are to, including PID & Association, DTEL Board Members, Joe Mooney Summer School Committee, Leitrim Development Company and Leitrim County Council.

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Senator Henry highlights Sligo crèche concerns in Seanad

HE fall-out from the recent RTE Prime Time programme on activities in crèches around the country continues with Sligo's Senator Imelda Henry joining in a Seanad debate on the implications of exposing the failures of some crèches in providing adequate care for young

children. She told the Upper House that it was worrying that having visited a Sligo creche last year she was told las week that no parents had ever requested a HSE inspection report on the premises. Senator Henry (FG) said she was a parent who used creche facilities

in the past. “It is important that the staff employed in creches have the necessary qualifications to work in them, but, most important, parents have an obligation, when they hand over their children, to ask questions and know what is going on,’’ Ms Henry added. She recalled taking the Minister to a fantastic creche in Sligo last year, but she had been told that no parent had ever asked for an inspection report. She found that worrying. Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald had told the Seanad that the breach of childcare standards was the legacy of providing direct cash payments instead of investing in services “That is the reality of the legacy,’’ she added. “We need to discuss the implications of that and where we go from here.’’ According to the national press, Ms Fitzgerald said the legacy meant Ireland lagged behind many other developed countries when it came to the early-years sector and had much ground to make up. There was a need to improve quality standards and workforce

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Knock Airport bracing itself for cessation of exchequer support

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future for the facility into the future from a financial perspective. The appointed consultants are expected to examine alternatives for the airport, including a realignment of operations based on the cessation of exchequer support after 2014. They will be asked to outline if the proposed realignment will result in the reduction of services or passenger numbers at IWAK and the actions that need to be taken over the medium term to maintain the current level of service when government funding stops. The plans should identify realistic growth options, both aviation and aviation related, for IWAK. In addition, the consultants will be asked to provide a separate quotation for coordinating the work and reports from the IWAK study group into a coherent draft report format with conclusions and recommendations. In response to a parliamentary question by Deputy John O’Mahony, chairman of the airport

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Mulherin says NRA is wasting money replacing road signs

ayo Fine Gael TD Michelle Mulherin has criticised the NRA's national policy of replacing road signs on national roads including in County Mayo at a time when there isn't

enough money to fill potholes is a waste of money and overkill. Deputy Mulherin is now calling for the signage funding to be made available to Mayo County Council to repair non-national roads. The cost of the re-signing of the N26 is 171,710 plus VAT, under a fixed price lump sum contract, which also includes the cost of the re-signage of the N66 (Gort to Loughrea), Deputy Mulherin has been informed by the NRA. The NRA disclosed the cost of the resignage work after Deputy Mulherin questioned the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Leo Varadkar TD, in the Dail on the need for, and cost of, replacement signage on the N26. Deputy Mulherin said: "It is unbelievable that this is a priority for funding by the NRA while there isn't enough money to fill potholes and repair and maintain non-national roads throughout our County leaving the County Council under severe pressure to attend to these roads without sufficient resources available to them. "While good signage is important for business and tourism it should be pointed out that there is already directional signage on the N26 and in fact this Carrentrila by-pass is only open a few years so its signage is relatively new. The signage on the N59 has only recently been replaced at a further

cost. "I believe that this policy of replacing signs at this point in time is a waste of money and overkill looking at the actual size of replacement signs and the NRA should instead be making that funding available to Local Authorities to address the terrible condition of some nonnational roads which are also the responsibility of the NRA. "I am taking the matter up with the Minister for Transport, Leo Varadkar at the earliest opportunity and will ask for some common sense to prevail so that we get proper value for money. Further the consultation with local authorities being undertaken by the NRA in relation to the placement of signs and the impact on visual amenity is very questionable. "The County Council and the Town Councils spend a lot of money clearing signage and trying to tidy up and improve our towns including bye-laws to control the use of signage by local business and then the NRA comes along and erects signs in all sorts of locations. "For example the Council has just spent €65,000 improving the Carrentrila junction and the NRA comes in without due regard for the amenity of the area and erects new signs. The same applies to the roundabout at Gurteens on the Crossmolina Road."

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Sligo Animal Rescue has a powerful online presence. Recognised as one of the most successful and well run resources of its kind in the region, SAR is where people turn if they come across an animal in need.

hat is less well-known is the fact that Sligo Animal Rescue is run solely on donations and fundraising, with no premises to call their own, and an overwhelming dependency on goodwill and assistance from vets, foster carers, volunteers and members of the public. The women at the helm of this completely voluntary service are Dorothy Kilgallon, who started SAR in 2009 when the Sligo SPCA shut down, and her right and left hands Tania Carron and Siobhan Watters, who runs the vitally important Facebook page that is the public face of the service. Quite aside from the work they put into SAR, all the women in question have full time jobs and families. When I ask how they find the time, Dorothy explains; “Early mornings and late nights! I myself would have always dipped in and out of rescue centres wherever I lived, it’s just something I’ve always done. I suppose it’s something that even if I tried to get out of it, I wouldn’t last. I would always be worrying about these animals – if we aren’t there to help them, who is? Perhaps life would be easier without trying to do all this, but I wouldn’t be able to sleep easy at night if I

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goats and terrapins pass through their hands, it tends to be overwhelmingly dogs that SAR find in need of their help. Each animal rescued by the service is placed in a foster home temporarily, where they receive food, shelter and love as they wait to find a new “forever home” as Dorothy calls permanent adoptive homes that take on rescue animals. Unfortunately, foster homes are in short supply and Dorothy finds that demand more often than not is far too high, when it comes to people looking to give up their dog or cat. In most cases, especially with dogs, this situation arises through no fault of the animal in question. “Sometimes if we aren’t in a position to help immediately, we can come across some bad will. If we don’t act instantly, a lot of the time people just can’t understand that. They can’t see that we don’t have a premises, that we literally have nowhere to put this dog or cat they want rid of at a moment’s notice – we have to wait for a foster home. I think the perception sometimes is that we are just sitting in an office somewhere waiting for the phone to ring, which we’re certainly not! It’s very frustrating sometimes.” There is plenty of information out there about the benefits of rescue dogs – generally, they have better temperament, health, character and life span, as well as costing less than full bred dogs and being ultimately more rewarding. However, people still continue to pay outlandish sums of money for ‘designer dogs’ – a particular breed they think suits their image, or whose coat doesn’t shed, or which looks a certain way. This, despite the fact that a frightening percentage of full bred puppies on the market (even from pet stores in some cases) come from the shockingly squalid backgrounds of puppy farming and black market breeding. “I think there’s a perception out there that if you pay money for a dog, what you’re going to get is a perfect dog. And that with rescue dogs, there’s something ‘wrong’ with them. In ninety nine percent of cases, this couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s often the puppies that are bought because they’re fluffy, cute little things that are going to be a problem once they are grown up. People don’t know anything about the breeds they are buying,

how much work goes into training them and keeping them stimulated, or what health issues they might have. They literally just like the look of them.” The darker side of the job undertaken by SAR is animal cruelty. Dorothy is passionate about helping these creatures, who suffer desperately at the hands of abusive owners, be rescued and re-homed with families who will give them the love and care they deserve. Several of the stories she related to me almost brought me to tears. The absolutely shocking levels of neglect and outright abuse that innocent animals go through, and the many, many happy endings that SAR have been a part of creating, would touch the hardest heart. Despite having to work incredibly hard just to keep SAR open, despite the sometimes thankless nature of this work, these happy endings are what make this job so rewarding for Dorothy. In her own words; “It’s just so nice to see these animals go to a good home – to see the joy the people who take them in get from them, as well as to see them safe and sound and happy out. Seeing the good in people too, seeing what the public are willing and able to do for us, that’s another real plus of the job.” To help Sligo Animal Rescue, you don’t need to take on a pet you are not ready or willing for. There are many, many ways to help this worthwhile cause to continue and flourish. Dorothy is always looking for new foster homes – a place for the animal or animals in question to find shelter and a little comfort while they wait to be adopted. Emergency foster is another area of assistance – even just taking in an animal in need over night, or transporting it to the vet can mean the difference between life and death. Donations of money, food, bedding and toys are always very appreciated, as would be any form of fundraising. On a very basic level, awareness is key, so if you can, take a moment to like and share the Sligo Animal Rescue facebook page. You might not be able or ready to adopt one of the many fantastic characters on display there – but someone you know could find a perfect companion. As the owner of two rescue animals myself, I can tell you there is very little more rewarding than rescuing a pet and seeing them flourish with your love and attention.

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entertainment Damien Dempsey & Mundy To Perform With Clew Bay Pipe Band at Westport Festival of Music & Food Saturday, 29th June Main Stage Christy Moore with Declan Sinnott, The Waterboys, Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club featuring Eliades Ochoa & Omara Portuondo, Blind Boys of Alabama, ABC, The High Kings & Red Bull Bedroom Jam Winner Marquee Stage The Grand Parade (Lisa Hannigan, Jerry Fish, Wallis Bird, Declan O’Rourke, Mundy & Gavin Glass), The Stunning, Alabama 3, Hayseed Dixie, Gavin James, Julie Feeney, New Sunset Hotel The Roisin Dubh Stage Le Galaxie, Daithi, Tieranniesaur, Funeral Suits, Sleep Thieves, Elaine Mai, In their Thousands, The Depravations, Stephen James Band The Comedy Tent Reginald D Hunter, Karl Spain, Bernard O’Shea, Barry Murphy, Danny Dowling and Joe Rooney. Chefs Kitchen - Derry Clarke, Seamus Commons, Kevin Dundon

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Man no longer thinks he is a zombie after help from top university S ome of us have woken up feeling like death before but for one man the sensation went further and he actually thought he had passed away. ‘Graham’ suffered from a severe mental condition known as Cotard’s Syndrome, which made him believe he was no longer with us. He had woken up with the disease, also known as Walking Corpse Syndrome, nine years ago after trying to commit suicide. Despite the doctors and everyone else around him insisting he was still breathing, the man was adamant he had moved on. Before he recovered, he would spend his days wondering around graveyards like a zombie because he wanted to be close to death. ‘Graham’ also decided to give up smoking and stopped eating and speaking during his delusion. But now the man, who is thought to be British, is better after receiving treatment from experts at the University of Exeter. ‘I don’t feel brain dead anymore,’ he said.

Burger King thieves have getaway car stolen by employee who hides it during robbery A pair of criminals were left without a getaway car after it was stolen by an employee of the fast food restaurant they were attempting to rob. The armed men had just raided a branch of Burger King in Stockton, California, when they found themselves in a bit of a pickle. They had fled the restaurant and were ready to make their getaway but couldn’t locate their vehicle. It turned out it had been taken by a quick-thinking employee who saw it unattended and decided to drive it away. The worker had initially gone out back to alert authorities to the robbery and was shocked to find the criminals had been stupid enough to leave their car running. He then proceeded to drive the vehicle around the corner, which obviously caused considerable confusion for the thieves once they had stepped out. Jeremy Lovitt, 23, and Gabriel Gonzalez, 19 were arrested by police at the scene.

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Vintage 1976 Apple computer sold One of Apple's first computers, a functioning 1976 model, has been sold for a record 516,000 euros (£441,000). German auction house Breker said an Asian client, who asked not to be named, bought the so-called Apple 1, which the tech company's founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built in a family garage. Breker said it was one of only six known remaining functioning models in the world. Breker sold one last year for 492,000 euros (£421,000). It said the computer bears Wozniak's signature. An old business transaction letter from the late Steve Jobs was also included. The Apple 1, which was sold for 666 US dollars (about £440) in 1976, consisted of only the circuit board. A case, a keyboard and a screen had to be bought separately.

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television, films and music. Don Mattrick, president of the interactive entertainment business at Microsoft, told the audience and millions of people on the internet: "Today we put you at the centre of a new generation in the living room - where your games look and feel like nothing else, where your TV becomes more intelligent, where all of your entertainment comes alive in one place. Team Xbox is on a new mission - design and build an all-in-one system to light up a new generation of games, TV and entertainment." The sleek black console, with a new Kinect camera sensor and game pad, is the successor to the hugely successful Xbox 360 which sold a reported 77 million consoles around the world. The new machine, which will be released later this year, sees Microsoft add a blu-ray drive to its console and the use of video calling service Skype. An upgraded Kinect camera allows the device to better analyse body movements and can even read a user's heartbeat when exercising, Microsoft said. Fifteen exclusive games, including eight new franchises, will be available on Xbox One within the first year of its release, the company added. Hollywood director Steven Spielberg appeared on video during the event to an-

nounce a live-action television series of the video game franchise Halo. A first look of the latest instalment in the Call of Duty series - Call of Duty: Ghosts - was also shown and will launch first on Xbox One. Microsoft's high-profile preview of the console follows the announcement of rival products from Sony and Nintendo. Sony held a press conference in February when it revealed details about its upcoming PlayStation 4, while Nintendo launched its next-generation console, the Wii U, last year. Both Microsoft and Sony plan followup "keynote" announcements at the E3 trade show in Los Angeles on June 10. Among the new features on Xbox One are "snap mode" which allows users to run two programmes at once, while "trending" allows users to see which games and television shows are popular with friends. The console has eight gigabytes of memory and a 1080p camera for HD Skype calls is built into the new Kinect sensor, Microsoft said. However the price of the new machine was not announced during the launch event. Fifa 14, Madden 25, NBA Live 14 and the fighting game UFC would all launch on Xbox One using a new games engine called Ignite which will "blur the line between real and virtual", EA Sports executive vice president Andrew Wilson told the audience.

Government to close DVDs loophole A loophole which allows violent, disturbing and sexual DVDs to be legally sold to children will be closed, the Government has announced. Extreme films - sold as either sport or music videos but containing strong violence Few have explored the remote volcanic isand nudity - have been available to buy withlands of the Galapagos archipelago, an othout an age rating but will soon have to be aserworldly landscape inhabited by the world's sessed by the British Board of Film largest tortoises and other fantastical creaClassification (BBFC). tures that inspired Charles Darwin's theory The changes, which will mean discs have to of evolution. carry a "12", "15" and "18" rating, are exSoon it will take only the click of a mouse or pected to come into force in April next year. finger swipe on a tablet to explore some of It comes after a long campaign for reform the Galapagos Islands' most remote areas, to laws that allow children to buy content on surrounding waters and unique creatures. the high street that many consider inapproGoogle sent hikers to the Galapagos with priate. Street View gear called "trekkers," 42-lbs DVDs that have quite legally been exempt computer backpacks with large, football-like from classification, but the BBFC has received cameras mounted on a tower. complaints about, include Lady Gaga's Born Crews from The Caitlin Seaview Survey This Way video, which features nudity and a worked with Google to capture 360-degree "demeaning portrayal of women", and the views of selected underwater areas too. Pussycat Dolls Workout Exercise video featurGoogle is processing the footage and is trying sexually provocative poses and moveing to stitch it together. It hopes to post it to ments. Street View later this year. Close-ups of female genitalia and the sight www.galapagos.org/ (Galapagos Conserof a baby being crushed underfoot in the vancy) Flaming Lips - Christmas on Mars video

caused upset, according to a consultation document. Complaints were also received about the strong language contained in the River Academy - Early Season Trout Fishing Angling documentary. Communications minister Ed Vaizey said: "Government realises that the world has moved on since these exemptions were written into the Video Recordings Act some 30 years ago. The changes we've announced today will help ensure children are better protected, and that parents are provided with the information necessary for them to make informed choices about what their children view." It comes as the Government announced it was pushing for other measures to protect children from unsuitable images on the internet. Work is under way with wireless internet providers to introduce blocks on some content, such as pornography websites, in family friendly places such as cafes and restaurants. Edward Timpson, children and families minister, said: "Parents need to be confident that their children are not exposed to adult content when out and about in public places. This progress is encouraging. "Through the UK Council for Child Internet

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Prepare yourself with lessons learned, expert advice and our best money-saving tips - before you pick up the sledgehammer! 1. Getting started Avoid: Starting the renovation before getting a feel for the house Solutions: Live in a house through as many seasons as possible before you start any major changes - unless the building is about to collapse! Rather than attempting to design your own blueprint, the priorities in the early stages should be a schedule of your needs and wishes, a master plan of how to achieve them and a budget,.A big-picture vision can prevent extra costs on electrical and structural work. Design and decorative elements are equally important. Slowly gather inspiration for your mood board - a batch of pages from magazines, fabric swatches, design postcards and furniture brochures

- to convey your visual passions. 2. Assembling a team Avoid: Hiring a team without comparing prices and personalities Solutions: Cheapest isn't always best when putting together the team - a person's workmanship, commitment, management experience, communication skills and availability should be the major priorities. You'll save in the long-term with someone who can take educated shortcuts, work faster and who will make less errors. A building designer or draftsperson can keep costs down for a simple house extension, but for a new build or an extensive reno, an architect is the ticket.They can advise you on everything from design, planning and managing the budget to designing the interior, landscaping and even checking the builder's invoices. An architect's fees are around 10-15 per cent of the project value. To find a local architect, visit the Institute of Architects' website at www.architec-

ture.ie. They're also experienced in dealing with local councils. Many architects will recommend their regular builders; talk to at least three to compare packages and check references. Rather than just relying on the builder's references, talk to the owners themselves. Prospective trades people need to show home warranty insurance and public liability insurance. Be sure that your trades people are covered for workers' compensation by their employer. 3. Controlling the budget Avoid: Being unprepared for an unexpected budget blow-out Solutions:While an architect can estimate upcoming costs, a quantity surveyor will supply a more detailed price expectation. The break down the building into elements, such as floors and walls, and amend the cost depending on the materials. Keep a log of all products and materials used and changes made - each decision to upgrade adds up and could blow your budget. To help minimise risks, a contingency plan of 10-15 per cent extra budget is imperative. All sorts of things can go wrong - latent conditions get discovered and they usually cost money.. During a major renovation, be prepared for a raft of specialists battering on your front door.These include engineers and building surveyors, and the ever-increasing list of consultants required by local councils, such as sustainability experts. Visit your local council for a full list. Consider the cost of rental fees if you move out during the renovation. Moving out could save you money - and sanity. When the owners move out, the house can be fully gutted and will run on minimal electricity and no hot water. Renting also saves time and money because tradesmen don't have to pack up each day.

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4. Getting the timing right Avoid: Thinking that the renovation will run on time and to schedule Solutions: Timing is crucial. "If you haven't ordered a kitchen before November, it probably won't be installed until February. You can be guaranteed that the factory will shut down over Christmas, making the kitchen at least a month late. Builders and architects take time off for holidays throughout the year.Ask them to confirm their vacation plans early on.Another slow down can be the winter season. Builders are entitled to extensions for winter weather during the early stages of the construction. Aim to complete construction before January:The team can keep working on the interiors throughout the bad weather 5. Starting the demolition Avoid: Failing to show the construction plans to your neighbours before lodging the development application Solutions: Consider showing site plans, elevations and shadow diagrams to directly affected neighbours before applying to the council. Loss of privacy and overshadowing are common complaints, so consider the impact your design may have early to speed up the planning approval process. After this hurdle, you, your architect or building designer can lodge the development application with the council before building commences. Patience is a virtue, since councils are notoriously slow, and if complaints are lodged, you may have to attend council meetings. Most councils require a construction certificate for building work to start. Once done, the blissful sounds of jackhammers can begin.

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6. Keeping costs down Avoid: Project managing a full renovation yourself - it can cost more Solutions: An architect can be commis-

sioned for different stages, starting with the plans (preliminary sketches, briefing a structural engineer and a quantity surveyor), the design development stage (preparation of the final design and documentation required for council submissions) and contract administration (tendering, signing of building contracts, site inspections and monitoring the builder's progress). For a reasonably simple renovation, it may be possible to project manage the final stage yourself. As a back-up, hire an architect on an hourly rate; they understand the specifications, can solve difficult issues with the builder and spot flaws a layperson would never notice. Source fittings, lighting and decorative elements yourself.Time and research is key to achieving a high-end look for a fraction of the cost. You can often save money by negotiating all the furniture from one place, or offering to pay cash in exchange for a discount.

7. Adopting an eco attitude Avoid: Assuming eco-sensitive options are more expensive Solutions: Incorporating green solutions into a design in the early stages may have an initial added cost, but they will more than pay for themselves in the long run. By installing solar panels, you can generate your own electricity, saving money in the long term as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Design your renovation to work with the seasons to regulate temperature, humidity and air flow. Site orientation is critical to take advantage of solar power and cross-ventilation. Insulate and use materials with good thermal mass (those which absorb and release heat slowly, cutting down the need for heating and airconditioning). Work with non-toxic products and avoid over-consumption. Use renewable resources where possible for energy, along with energy-efficient appliances. Collect and store rain water for daily use.

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Summer Soccer Courses Northwest Express June 6th, 2013

Jim Lowther’s

Courses for boys and girls aged 5-18 years old

Monday 15th – Friday 19th July - Ballina Town FC, Belleek Monday 22nd – Friday 26th July - Eamonn Burke Community Park, Skreen/Dromard

The courses offer:

Monday 15th – Friday 19th July Ballina Town FC, Belleek Course 1: FULL DAY COURSE Age Group: 8 – 12 years old Time: 10.00 am – 3.00 pm Cost: €70

• Coaching from FA and FAI qualified coaches • Kevin Dillon former first team coach at Reading FC will be coaching at both venues on the full day camps, advanced camps and strikers’ camps. • Francis Tardioli from Arsenal FC Academy will be coaching at both camps with players aged 68 years of age. • Educa#onal workshops to help prepare young players for training and games(*full day , advanced course and strikers course) • Soccer skills coaching and minigames • Fun games • Cer#ficate of A$endance • A gi% pack which will include a football Pictured right: Ernie Tippe$, • Visit from Richard Sadlier , former professional footballer(Millwall FC) and football pundit with RTÉ Sport Southampton FC scout and former Wimbledon FC first team coached For more informa#on telephone Jim Lowther on 096 22699 at last summer’s camps

Course 2: MINI KICKERS HALF DAY COURSE Time: 10.00 am – 12 noon Cost: €35

Course 4: STRIKERS COURSE Age Group: 12 18 years old Time: 12.30 – 3pm pm Cost: €40.

Booking Form & Procedure Please send the completed form and full payment to: Jim Lowther, Cloona, Bal lina, Co. Mayo. To reserve a place on a course please send a cheque /postal order made payable to Connaught soccer Coaching. No discounts will be provided to children who turn up on the day to book on ther course. Job seekers and job seekers benefit bookingsplease include a le$er from benefits office so you can obtain discount. Please send the completed form Child’s Name ______________________________________________ Boy Girl Age___________________ Date of Birth ___________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Email address _______________________________________________________________ Parents Tel. No. (home) ________________________________________________________ (work) __________________________________ (other) _____________________________ chosen course: Number______________ Number ______________ Number ____________ Has your child any disability? YES / NO (Please specify) _______________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Do you consent to any emergency treatment that may be necessary for your child? YES / NO I DO/NOT give permission for any photographs/video footage taken of my child during the course to be used in promo#on/marke#ng by Soccer Kicks Signature of Parent/Guardian ___________________________________________________ I enclose a cheque / postal orders made payable to "Connaught soccer Coaching" for _____________ euro Where did you hear about the Soccer Schools? Please #ck chosen source. Radio Newspaper Local Club Friends Email Other Where did you get this brochure? ______________________________________________

*Please be advised that Ballina Town FC, Eamonn Burke Community Park, Kenny Cunningham, or any professional clubs men#oned in this leaflet are not liable for any issues rela#ng to the courses. *All aspects of and issues rela#ng to the course (staffing, insurance issues etc.) are the sole responsibility of Jim Lowther. He can be contacted at the address above and by telephone on 09622699

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2005–06 Championship and then spent two season coaching the first team while they were in the Premier League. Kevin has worked with Republic of Ireland interna#onals Kevin Doyle, Stephen Hunt and Shane Long. He brings an amazing wealth of coaching and playing experience to the camps.

The coaching concept for Soccer Kicks has been developed by Jim Lowther and Niall Clark. Jim is an accredited sports psychologist who has over 20 years experience of football development programmes having managed Wimbledon Football Club’s mul#ple award winning Football and Community Programme. Niall, an A licence coach and fitness specialist, is a former PE teacher who has been Head of Sports Medicine at West Ham FC, Reading FC and Charlton FC. Our philosophy Soccer Kicks exists to help young players (boys and girls aged 518 years old) develop soccer skills and a healthy lifestyle. This is achieved by providing high quality age and ability appropriate coaching ac#vi#es based on best prac#ce in coaching, teaching and sports science.

"Jim Lowther has an excellent track record in football development at Premier League level. He organises high quality coaching ac#vi#es for young players. I have seen the quality of his work both at Wimbledon F.C. and more recently in Ireland. The Soccer Kicks summer camps will help every young player improve their game” Kenny Cunningham, former Rep. of Ireland captain. Jim Lowther has worked with Crystal Palace FC Academy for over four seasons as a player development advisor. In that #me he has provided excellent support to players, coaches, and parents in our Academy. Local players, parents and coaches in Mayo and Sligo will benefit from his range of knowledge and exper#se” Dave Muir Head of Coaching, Crystal Palace FC Academy Jim Lowther the course organiser He is from the Ballina area. He was project manager for the mul#ple award winning Football and Community scheme at Wimbledon FC. It was voted the best overall football development scheme in England by the Football Associa#on. He holds the FA Youth Coach’s Award for Academy coaches and has coached the U.12 and U.13 squads at Charlton Athle#c FC Academy. His U.12 and U.13 squads

Francis TardioliFA qualified coach Francis coached at Arsenal FC Academy since 2004 as a coach for the 68 year old age group. He has been involved in football in north London for over 20 years. In that #me at school and club level he has worked with current former Chelsea star Joe Cole, Arsenal stars Jack Wilshire and Kieran Gibbs. He is a very experienced coach who provided fun and challenging sessions for young players.

Dave Muir, Head of Coaching , Crystal Palace FC Academy included John Jo Shelvey (now Liverpool FC), Carl Jenkinson (now Arsenal FC) Josh Wright (now Millwall FC) and Sco$ Wagstaff and Chris Solley (both Charlton FC first team players). He is also an accredited sports psychologist. Jim now advises Crystal Palace FC Academy regarding psychological aspects of player development. He also works part #me as an educa#on advisor for the Football Associa#on and Irish Football Associa#on. Kevin Dillon –FA pro license coach Kevin Dillon is a former professional footballer. He played in the Football League for Birmingham City, Portsmouth, Newcastle United and Reading, and was capped once for England under21. Kevin has coached at Reading FC from 19962008 in a variety of roles from youth team manger to first team coach. Kevin played a key part in the club’s success as he was assistant manager to Alan Pardew and Steve Coppell during their #me as first team manager at the club. He was assistant manager to Steve Coppell when Reading FC won the

Age Group: 5 – 7 years old

Course 3: ADVANCED COURSE Age Group: 12 – 18 years old Time:10 am – 12 noon Cost: €40

Soccer Kickssome background informa#on

Gerry Spain – FA A license coach Gerry is a fully qualified football coach gaining all his badges during his fi%een years living in London. He is currently a P.E. Teacher and has worked as an Academy Coach at Charlton Athle#c FC, Fulham FC and at Queens Park Rangers FC. Gerry has worked with all the age groups from U9 to U16 and he has coached players who are now playing professionally in all four of the English Leagues and Sco'sh Premier. He has also coached some of the stars of the future including Dean Parre$ of To$enham Hotspur and Liverpool’s up and coming sensa#on Raheem Sterling. He will be visi#ng the Dromard soccer camp as well as developing coaching content for coaches to use on the various courses. Niall Clark fitness advisor and FA qualified football coach Niall has worked as a consultant fitness advisor with Manchester City FC first team. He has also worked as the Head of Sports Medicine at Reading FC, West Ham FC and Charlton FC. Niall is an FA qualified coach (A License holder) who has worked as a PE teacher and science teacher before joining Reading FC. He is ideally suited to develop the sports science content on the full day and advanced courses.

Monday 22nd – Friday 26th July Eamonn Burke Community Park, Skreen/Dromard Course 10: FULL DAY COURSE Age Group: 8 – 12 years old Time: 10.00 am – 3.00 pm Cost: €70 Course 11: MINI KICKERS HALF DAY COURSE old Time: 10.00 am – 12 noon Cost: €35

Age Group: 5 – 7 years

Course 12: ADVANCED COURSE Age Group: 12 – 18 years old Time:10 am – 12 noon Cost: €40 Course 13: STRIKERS COURSE Age Group: 12 18 years old Time: 12.30 3 pm Cost: €40. Course 9: GOALKEEPING COURSE Age Group: 10 16 years old Time: 12.30 am 3.00 pm Cost:

For more informa#on call Jim Lowther on 096 22699 Kevin Dillon

elcome to Soccer Kicks summer coaching courses. We have organised an exci#ng programme of skills and small side games. It will be my eighteenth year of running summer courses so the coaches and I are confident of providing a high quality educa#onal soccer experience for the young player. The last year has also provided me with some useful coaching content from my work at Crystal Palace FC and this will feature in sessions during the camps. The guest coaches on both camps include Kevin Dillon, former first team manager at Reading FC and Francis Tardioli who coaches at Arsenal FC Academy. Former Millwall FC player and RTE football pundit Richard Sadlier will be visi#ng on the final day of both camps. The camps are always improving! Jim LowtherCourse Organiser

THE COACHING STAFF: The coaching will be carried out by FA qualified coaches Jim Lowther, Kevin Dillon, Francis Tardioli and Gerry Spain .They have experience of working in Academies in professional football at Reading FC, Charlton FC, Arsenal FC, Fulham FC, Wimbledon FC & Crystal Palace FC. All coaches will have CRB clearance and emergency first aid qualifica#ons. The coaching staff will also include and FAI qualified coaches. FULL DAY COURSES (813 year olds) Boys and girls will receive a more indepth coaching and skills programme. There will lots of #me to work on key techniques, small sided games, speed and agility. *There will be a number of key sports science workshop sessions to help players prepare for training and compe##on. MINI KICKERS HALF DAY COURSES (57 year olds): These courses are for boys and girls over consecu#ve mornings and include fun games, coaching, and some small sided games. These are ideal for those new to the game. ADVANCED COURSE (1218 year olds) This is an advanced course for more experienced players. It is ideal for secondary school pupils who want to develop their technical skills and posi#onal play. It will be staffed by coaches who have worked at US College level or Academy/Centre of Excellence level in professional football in England. *There will be a number of key sports science workshop sessions to help players prepare for training and compe##on STRIKERS COURSE (1218 year olds) This course is ideal to help your refine your shoo#ng, heading and volleying skills. Posi#onal specific prac#ces will also help you develop a greater awareness of the skills and decision making associated with forward play. There will also be video analysis sessions to help develop players understanding GOALKEEPING COURSE (1016 year olds) The course is for boys and girls to develop their playing skills in this key posi#on. This course has proven to be a tremendous success over the last three years.

Niall Clark working with Charlton Athle#c and Manchester City FC

For a professional experience it has got to be Soccer Kicks summer camps the right place to learn the game. Exper#se from experienced coaches who understand grass roots football and the development of young players of all abili#es. Pictured le%: Former Rep of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham highly recommends the courses.

For families and those on job seekers allowance or benefit who send completed booking forms 7 days before the course starts. No discounts given on bookings taken on the first morning of the course. Half day, strikers, goalkeeping and advanced courses €25 per child for 2 or more children from the same family, €25 per child for those on job seekers allowance or benefit. • Full day course €55 per child for 2 or more children from the same family, €55 per child for those on job seekers allowance or benefit.

Summer Soccer Courses Northwest Express June 6th, 2013

Jim Lowther’s

Courses for boys and girls aged 5-18 years old

Monday 15th – Friday 19th July - Ballina Town FC, Belleek Monday 22nd – Friday 26th July - Eamonn Burke Community Park, Skreen/Dromard

The courses offer:

Monday 15th – Friday 19th July Ballina Town FC, Belleek Course 1: FULL DAY COURSE Age Group: 8 – 12 years old Time: 10.00 am – 3.00 pm Cost: €70

Course 2: MINI KICKERS HALF DAY COURSE Time: 10.00 am – 12 noon Cost: €35

Course 4: STRIKERS COURSE Age Group: 12 18 years old Time: 12.30 – 3pm pm Cost: €40.

DISCOUNTS:

Age Group: 5 – 7 years old

Course 3: ADVANCED COURSE Age Group: 12 – 18 years old Time:10 am – 12 noon Cost: €40

Soccer Kickssome background informa#on

Age Group: 5 – 7 years

For more informa#on call Jim Lowther on 096 22699 Kevin Dillon

Niall Clark working with Charlton Athle#c and Manchester City FC

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Five New Nissans

1. The Micra DIG-S comes fitted with a Direct Injection Gasoline Supercharged 1.2L engine. The Micra DIG-S boasts an extensive and unrivalled spec list for its class. The Micra DIG-S reduces emissions from 115 g/km to just 99 g/km making it one of the most environmentally friendly cars in its class while power increases to 98 PS, up from 80 PS, and all for a price of just €15,095. 2. The Nissan Juke N-Tec which offers the latest Nissan Connect navigation system - meaning getting lost is a thing of the past. The latest Nissan Connect system incorporates advanced features including up to date weather forecasts and flight information to keep you always in the know. The highly specified Juke N-Tec comes in three different engines -1.5L Diesel, 1.6L Petrol and 1.6L DIG-T engine at the top of the range. Prices start from €21,495. 3. Nissan have also upgraded the Qashqai range, further enhancing the considerable strength of the segment leading crossover. The Qashqai SV has been upgraded to the Qashqai SV+, which now boasts 18” alloys and silver

roof rails as standard. Prices start from €25,245, which is €800 less than the SV model it replaces. 4. At the top end of the Qashqai range is the brand new Qashqai 360 with Around View Monitor (AVM). AVM is an advanced camera system that gives the driver a 360° bird's eye view of their parking area. Using 4 separate wide angle cameras located at the front, rear and in the side mirrors, the integrated 5.8" Nissan Connect touchscreen monitor displays an image of the vehicle from above. Prices start from just €26,745. 5. The Juke Nismo with a 1.6 DIG-T engine developing 200hp. The Juke Nismo is available in manual 2WD and All Mode 4X4i CVT. The manual 2WD has a top speed of 215km/h while reaching 0-100km/h in 7.8 seconds. The All Mode 4X4i tops out at 200 km/h while reaching 0100km/h in 8.2 seconds. Juke Nismo delivers high performance without high fuel consumption owing to the advanced technology of its 1.6 DIG-T engine. Pricing for the 2WD is set at €29,675 and €33,375 for the All Mode 4x4i.

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Octavia launch date announced

Motoring News

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koda has confirmed the 15th June as the launch date of the new Octavia Combi.The Octavia Combi will be offered in three different specification variants, with manual and automatic transmission and five engines with prices from €19,995. The third generation of the Octavia Combi will see Škoda challenge not only direct competitors but also vehicles in the Ardnaree, Ballina. 096-70523 Morgan

larger Executive estate class. The new Octavia has grown significantly in length and width; the new model is 90mm longer and 45mm wider than the outgoing Octavia Combi. The wheelbase has grown by 108mm enabling an interior length (1,782mm), more knee room (73mm), more headroom at the back (995mm) as well as best in class boot volume of 610 litres. Commenting on the launch of the

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new Octavia Combi in Ireland, Raymond Leddy, Head of Marketing, Škoda Ireland says “We have increased specification levels for all versions of the new Octavia Combi. Additional airbags, Electronic Stability Control for increased safety and Stop Start Technology for reduced emissions and improved fuel economy are now standard features across the range".

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Mazda MX-5 record attempt 4x4’s BREAKING FOR SALE

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azda's MX-5, the best-selling roadster of all time, is shooting for another Guinness World RecordsT on June 15 in Lelystad, Netherlands. The event, organised by Mazda, is called IMAX-5 2013, and the goal is to shatter the existing record for the "largest parade of Mazda cars" - 459 Mazda MX-5s - set in Essen, Germany in 2010. IMAX-5 2013 hopes to attract as many as 800 MX5s to the RDW Test Centrum in Lelystad to join the procession, which starts at 4:30pm and will follow a 15km route through the fascinating Dutch polder landscape nearby. In addition, there will be a variety of activities offered at the event grounds after the gates open at noon, such as opportunities to test drive Mazda's new Skyactiv models and experience their cuttingedge i-Activsense safety technology. Participants can also test their skills on different race simulators, take in a special display of some of the finest MX-5s on hand and even receive a free

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inspection of their own roadsters. Further activities include track demonstrations of the Ribank Mazda MaX5 Cup racers as well as Van Herck Racing's three-rotor-engined Mazda3 20B. Finally, the evening will feature a film shown at Europe's largest drive-in cinema. With total sales approaching 1m cars, the Mazda MX-5 has put smiles on a lot of people's faces over its 24-year history. It has also given rise to many celebrations along the way, when the 500,000th, 700,000th and 900,000th unit rolled off the assembly line, for example, and on the MX-5's 20th birthday - and there's no end in sight. All interested MX-5 owners are invited to register for IMAX-5 2013 online at www.imax-5.nl. The €30 admission per car (and up to two people) includes a warm meal and two drinks per person.Space is limited to 800 cars - MX-5s only and tickets must be purchased in advance.

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E are now well into the summer season and it is high time we started thinking about sunscreen. Ireland may not be blessed with a tropical climate, but that does not mean that the sun cannot do damage to our skin. More often then not, the only time Irish people buy sun lotion is when they are going

abroad. What people do not realise, is that even in Ireland, the sun can do damage to the skin, causing all signs of premature aging such as; wrinkles, pigment spots and sagging skin. Deeper in the skin, it can cause changes that increase the risk of skin cancers. This damage can be permanent and irreversible. The answer however is not simply to become a hermit for the summer. After all, sunshine is needed to stimulate the formation of D-vitamin, strengthen our bones and other structural tissues in our bodies including skin. Dermatologists recommend that you protect yourself from exaggerated sun exposure by wearing sunglasses, hats and using sun cream. A sun protector factor (SPF) of at least 15 is needed to give you the protection needed from the Irish sun. You should apply 20 minutes before going outside, we often fail to remember this and as a result only apply when we have already basked in the sun. Not all SPF's are suitable for your skin, so be diligent when purchasing sun lotion. If your skin tends to be on the sensitive side opt for a natural chemical-free sunscreen. Ask in your local pharmacy for the most suitable product for your skin. You should apply a lotion with a SPF of 30 or higher if you are getting above-average daily sun exposure on the face and body. By using higher-rated products, sunbathers and outdoor enthusiasts can safely remain longer in the sun. Make sure that you give protection to the parts of your body that get the most exposure (Nose, ears, neck, shoulders, face, hands, forearms and top of head). Pay particular attention to skin near the edges of clothing such as straps and necklines, which are easily missed. If you are outdoors for long periods, do not forget to reapply. Try to avoid exposure around midday. A general rule of thumb is if your shadow is shorter than you are, you’re more likely to

sunburn. After sun exposure, you should always moisturize your skin. Look for sun products that contain moisturizers, such as vitamin E and aloe to replenish the lost moisture after sun exposure. Dermatologists maintain that Irish people should be wearing a form of sunscreen all year round. They recommend that even on a cloudy or overcast days you should have a form of sunscreen on since 80 percent of the sun’s rays can penetrate light clouds, mist and fog. Also, incidental exposure, the kind received unintentionally such as while gardening or walking the dog, accounts for 80 percent of lifetime exposure. Everyone loves a hot summer, but it is important to remember that babies and young children are at risk of becoming ill during very hot weather. Dehydration, heatstroke, and sunburn can all have serious effects on your health.

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BEDFORD DIESEL MOBILE LIBRARY 1990 import from UK. Fully serviced, automatic doors. All alloy body 18’ x 10’ high x 8’ width. Very small mileage, makes it ideal to camper or a site office. Price: €2,300 Tel: 085-7653336 03’ FORD TRANSIT White colour, 90'000 miles on the clock. Just had 1 owner from new. MOT, just expired, But will pass test. Van is ideal for a removals van, or conversion to camper van. Genuine reason for sale. Sligo area. Price: €1,300 ono. Tel: 086-0866592 VW CADDY DIESEL 02, DOE test 12 Months, 4 new tyres and timing belt and water pump done. €2,300. Tel: 086-8943676 FARM EQUIPMENT

9FT WIDE HARROW with leveling board in front, packer at the back. Boyle area. No Private numbers please. Tel: 071-9664831 MUCK SPREADER Flemming muck spreader, 2 years old. Little work done. As new. Mayo area. €1, 300 Tel: 087-7904418 PZ HAYBOB In good condition, new tyres and springs , good gates, crop divider and drive shaft - grab yourself a bargain! €940 No Provate numbers please. Tel: 087-2042396

SUCK CALVES HEIFERS MIXED BREEDexcellent quality, one month old, ideal to suck cows or bucket rearing eating crunch. Ballina area. Tel: 087-7127052 NABIAN X ALPINE and Nabian x Saneen male 1 gear old goats, of good quality and from a good farm, also Rhode Island red cockerals hacthed June 2012 Tel: 096-45929 HAZELWOOD LAND FOR SALE 6.5 acres, good quality grazing, with road frontage. Tel: 071-9141458 SHORTHORN HEIFER WEANLINGS Born spring 2012. Very good quality, weaned, make excellent breeding replacements, out wintered stock. Mayo area. Call for price. Tel: 087-2853594 20 CHAROLAIS HEIFERS 20 super quality golden/white Charolais heifers. Have to be seen to be appreciated.Weighing on average 430-440 kgs. Price on inspection. Sligo area. Call for prices. Tel: 087-2216103 RED/ WHITE HEREFORD HEIFER Suck calves suitable to bucket feed or for suckling, make excellent suckler replacements. 087-2853594

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HOUSE TO RENT / TO BUY 4 Bed, Semi detached, OFCH, Ballymote area, besides all schools. Call: 0866637681 CREATIVE, FUN AND INTERACTIVE LEARNING Qualified and registered music teacher with 10 years ecperience available for 1:1 Piano tuition in SLigo ton (Beginners - Advanced, RIAM Exams) Call Clodagh: 087-7537093 NOKIA 6610I Unlocked to all networks

6 TON OF HORSE MANURE Suitablke for gardening purposes or as required (Free of charge) Crossmolina area. Tel: 096-31197 BUTTON ACCORDIAN Repair and return Tel: 096-0572366 BUSINESS INVESTMENT Invest in a small business starting up with a guaranteed return. It's a recession beating contact. Tel: Padraig 087-9982216 REAL AUTHENTIC JEWELLERY 2 x Women's Rings. 1 x 25carrot. Also Diamond embraced Broach available. Sligo Town area. Please call 087-7128857 If there is no answer, please txt details, & I will call back. PRICE NEGOTIABLE VARIOUS Suit in good condition €250. Computer table €100. 2 coffee tables €50 €60. Cabinet with glass €350. Sligo area. Tel:086-8357127 / 071-9167664 CAR WANTED! Decent second hand car required, 1.5 litre max engine, 4 door, NCT, would trade 99 yaris in good condition. Castlebar area. Tel: 087-9817775

HOLIDAY HOME in excellent condition looks like new. Easy for anyone to use. can post. Roscommon area. Price: €75.00 No private number or texts calls only Tel: 085-7572125

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VARIOUS ANTIQUES old solid wood church door 35" x 83" Price: €450. Teak door, glass & panel 32" x 78" Price: €50. Internal door panel white 30" x 78" Price: €25. 16" steel frame fireplace €150 Tel: 0868505794

HOUSE CONTENTS Fridge freezer vgc €159, Couch 3 Seater €95, 2 seater €95, Carved Mahogany coffee table, 2 single beds €45 each. Tel: 085-8293211

VARIOUS FURNITURE ITEMS Suite of furniture, cabinet with glass, 2 coffee tables, small wooden filing cabinet, & old type mirror. Sligo area. Call me for prices. Tel: 071-9167664 / 086-8357127

ment is fully furnished, large swimming pool, just off our extended pation, 24 hour security. €40 per night Tel: 086-8591954 gallagherrentals@ hotmail.com

ELECTRIC COOKER In perfect condition, not even one year old, double oven, and ceramic top colour white, genuine reason for sale. €300 ono. North Sligo area. Tel: 087-24940044

FRIDGE FREEZER FOR SALE 17 inches wide, 18 inches high, 19 inches long. Powerpoint. Never used €120. Te;” 071-9664831

2 ARMCHAIRS Comes from a 3 piece suite. Brown / gold fabric - draylon. With wood insert @ sides. Good condition. Mayo area. Price: €50 each. Tel: 087-8109485

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BEKO ELECTRIC COOKER white, with double oven and ceramic hob in perfect condition, can be seen working, less than 1 year old, genuine reason for selling. North Sligo area.€300 Call after 2pm 0872940044 STANLEY OIL STOVE In excellent working condition. €400 ono. Tel: 085-1000998 SALE OF VARIOUS ITEMS Modern leather couch, 3 seater chair vgc, solid brass long fine irons €25 vgc, Spider leg occasional table, lawn mower, electric briggs and stratton vgc €65 4 carved oak chairs (dining) need upholstery €165 also new adult trampoline. Tel: 085-8293211

HONDA PRELUDE black, owned by old man, very well looked after, like new, new test, 97 reg, 2.2 litre.Bargain €1500 Tel: 087-4990774 FIAT SCIENCTO 2000 new test, lovely little car. 100%, no dents or rust. Great driver. €750. does 70 miles for €10. Tel: 089-4990774 OPEL ASTRA DIESEL Fantastic car, new test, 80 miles for €10, year 00, no rust or dents. Tel: 086-3225458 NISSAN ALMERA 2000, lots of money spent, new test, lovely car, no marks or dents, no rust. Bargain, very light on petrol, great driver. €990 ono Tel: 086-3225458 CAR WANTED Nissan Note, Ford Fusion, Prius os similar. Sligo area preferable. Call: 085-8293211

2005 HYUNDAI GETZ Blacl, 3 door, 23,000 miles, 1 lady owner, Petrol, in very good condition. Tel: 087-7098583 92 MITSUBISHI JEEP in mint condition, passed MOT, genuine reason for selling. Price €2000. First to see will buy. Also 2 Mitsubihi Jeeps good engines and bodies, for use as spares. Tel: 096-31197 VINTAGE CAR PARTS FOR SALE Windscreens, Ford Austins etc, Carburettors, radiators, dynamos, starter motors, windscreen wipers, Call before 12 noon. Tel: 071-9183546 FANTASTIC DIESEL ASTRA 2000 lots of money spent for test, new test, car does 70+ miles for €10. Car looks and drives 100%, very tight and comfortable, you wont find a fault. €1400 Tel: 089-4990774 PETS

PUPS FOR SALE 5 Pure bred cavalier king charles. 8 weeks old, wormed and microchipped, 3 black and tanned females, 1ruby female and 1 ruby male. €300. Tel Simon: 0851024275 DOG KENNELL WANTED Also fridge freezer for sale, Tel: 087-1386822

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NEW GENTS 18 SPEED BIKE Still in box, wunwanted present, call for price . No private numbers. Tel: 087-7858303

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CASTLEGARDEN LAWNMOWER Self drive as new 5.5HP €450ono Call: 087-1541210 Anytime LARGE QUANTITY OF FIRST CLASS TURF AND WOOD For Sale. Shed Stored, delivered. Tel: 087-7462440

SUCK CALVES Red / White Hereford heifers 3/6 weeks old, very good quality, make excellent suckler replacements. Suitable for bucket rearing or suckling. Tel: 087-7120752

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BEAUTIFUL SOFA / COUCH Folds out into a bed, selling as it is too big for the room. Contatc me and I can send on pictures if required. Call: 085-1000998

2 HORSECART WHEELS €100 each, 1 Donkey cart wheel €100, 2 crosscut saws €60, aluminium milk cans as new €60 each, parts for Ferguson 20 Diesel Tractor . Tel: 085-8371240

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COSTA DEL SOL -LA CALA. FOR RENT 2 bedroom ground floor apt. sleeps 5 with pool and parking.. 5 mins walk to beach, restaurants ,shops and bus stop. 25 mins to Malaga Airport. Flights from Knock,Shannon, Dublin. € 300 per week. Phone 0866629815. FOR SALE! WOMANS JEWELLERY AND FASHION HIGH HEELS Prices negotiable. Also Any Murray replica tennis racket. €65.00 Tel: 087-7128857

SELECTION OF HORSE DRAWN FARM MACHINERY Ferguson 2 furrow plough and drill plough, also harrows, Bales of silage €25 each, Mayo and Sligo area. Old Fire Crane €60, selection of old antique various pieces. Call: 089-4186059

2 BON JOVI TICKETS FOR SALE were €80 each, will sell for €60 each. Standing, Slane Castle. Saturday 15 June 2013 Tel: 086-8849503

6310I UNLOCKED to all network except 3 Nokia's most popular model. Great work phone easy to use. in new condition no marks or scratches. No private number or texts calls only €65 Tel: (085) 7572125

SUMMER / WEEKEND STAFF WANTED for on street selling, we require people for the Western / Donegal region to sell our cards for leading charities. Good commission paid. Contact: 087-9982216

6230I UNLOCKED TO ALL NETWORKS Condition like new no mark or scratches. one of the best phone Nokia ever made easy to use great work phone calls only no private numbers. €55 Tel: (085) 7572125

COSTA DEL SOL BENALMADENA. MINERVA JUPITER APARTMENTS. Studios from €100 to €250 pw. 1bedrooms from €150 to €350 pw. 5 minutes walk from the beach. 15 minutes by train/taxi from airport. www.costadelsoldiyholidays.com Tel: 091762454 evenings 0876549183

2003 FORD FOCUS 1 Lady owner, silver 1.6l, NCT March 14. €2500 Tel: 086-3123124

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ONE BEDROOM CHALET TO LET Overlooing Clewbay, newtling at the foot of Croagh Patrick, Berthra beach, 3 min drive old head beach nearby and several blue flag beaches close by. Tel: 098-64017 2 YEAR OLD JACK DONKEY DONKEY For Sale €100 Tel: 086-8791390 DONKEY CART ON RUBBER WHEELS Boxes and cribs, sidecart on Honda wheels and donkey harness. Full set all in excellent condition, genuine reason for selling €550 the lot No Offers. Tel: 087-4128513

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MAHOGANY COLOUR FIREPLACE suround with 2 shelves and detailed decoration, 54 in wide, 50 ins high. Cost €850 Sell for €500 as new Tel: 086-3968253 FERGUSON 2 FUSION PLOUGH Also drill plough and harrows. Twin wheels suitable for Ferguson 35 and 135 tractors. Also old fire crane €60, selection of oil lamps and tiley lamps and various other antiques. Tel: 085-7402518 SELECTION OF HORSE DRAWN MACHINERY also a selection of antiques, skillet pots, creamery can, oil and tilly lamps Tel: 085-7402518 HP PHOTOSMART PRINTER A526 `Compact Photo printer and premium paper

high gloss 10x15 cm 85 Sheets never used sell for €80 Tel: 086-3968253 2007 LINCOLN 90CC QUAD in good condition, Sligo area. €300 Tel: 087-7658275 TURF AND TIMBER Bags an trailer loads, kindling 25ks bags €5. Tel: 086-0670756 LORRY LOADS OF TURF High standard, shed stored, seasonal hopper turf/ hardwood for sale. Deilvery throughout the Northwest. Tel: 087-7462440 CAST IRON FIREPLACE Genuine reason for selling, perfect condition. Tel: 085-7107431

SOLID WALNUT TABLE WITH 6 DINING CHAIRS Brand new, never used, still in protective covering, Worh €2100 selling for €1000. Sligo Area. Call: 087-1338418 4 MATCHING CHINA PLATES Reasonably new, also 2 vases - prices negotiable, please text - dont call Tel: 087-7128857 FIRE GUARD WITH T LIGHTS €35 Rug 69” x 47” €70, three leg antique chair €100, round drop leaf table €80 large serving bowls and plate ship design €50, Beautiful console, good condition €250 47”x20” BW BLower vase €15 FOR TURF AND FIREWOOD Call: 087-1413238

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• Loft Insulation • Roof Insulation • Ceiling Insulation • Attic Insulation • Wall Insulation • Cavity Insulation • Basement Insulation • External wall Insulation • Underfloor Insulation • Floor Insulation • Basement Floor Insulation • Concrete Floor Insulation • Building Insulation • Home Insulation • Pipe Insulation • Boat Insulation

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Our Sheds & Garages are made from a High quality PVC Coated Galvanised Cladding Cloverhill, Roscommon Tel: 087-1558815 / 090 6634001

Termon Road, Boyle, Co. Roscommon Alan: 086-8037462 Kevin: 086-3108703 Email: alansimon1@hotmail.com

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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. “You tell us the size you want and we will price on that exact size” Sheds delivered & Erected Nationwide For no extra cost

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3M X 3M (10’ X 10’)...............................................€850 2M X 2M (7’ X 7’)...................................................€750 2.5M X 1.8M (8’ X 6’)...................................€450 6M X 9M (20’ X 30’).............................................€3900 CALL US TODAY FOR MORE SPECIALS!

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• Approved Installers of Korefill injected bonded bead cavity wall insulation, suitable for New Buildings and exisitng homes. • We can save you up to 60% on your heating costs a year. • Specialists in cavity wall, attic and dormer insulations & stud partions

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New Buildings and Retrofit Call in or contact us for free advice and quotes Unit 2, Ballybrit Industrial Estate, Galway. Tel: 091 768 768

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The most effective way to fence your dog We also stock Bark Controls and Sport Dog Trainers

Specialising in Brick Fireplaces and Decorative Brickwork.

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Why Not Tidy Up All The Scrap Metal Around Your Home Today BRING IT TO US AND WE WILL PAY YOU FOR IT, IT’S AS EASY AS THAT!

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We Are The Only Fully Licensed facility With Collection Permits For All Areas

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ELIVERIES

40kg Polish Coal..............€13.50 40kg Doubles..................€11.50 40kg Singles....................€10.50 40kg Rough Slack...................€8 40kg Smokeless Fuel.............€14 Briquettes...€3.50 each Paper Briquettes...60c

Call 087-2972586

Tel: 071-9143183

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Contact Damien: 087 297 4842 or 071 916 8086

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Bar, Hotels Private Houses All Upholstery undertaken Huge Selection of fabrics Contact: 086-8361070 or 071-9622700

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• Pre Cast Sep!c Tanks / Supplied & Fi"ed • Wastewater Treatment Systems • Ter!ary Treatment for Enhanced Treatment Levels EN Cer!fied • 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 • Agent for Bord Na Móna / Anua Environmentals • Covering the North West

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