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S Summer approaches the issue of farm safety comes into focus and some tragedies in recent days and weeks reminds us of the need to Think Safety when it comes to the modern farm. One third of all workplace fatalities occur in farming and almost 50% of farm accidents occur around tractors and machinery, while the largest proportion of people killed are either children or old. While the question is posed, Is it time the HSA began to penalise farmers over Farm Safety – face fines for not taking safety training or observing their Farm Safety Risk Assessment Documents - everybody in the vicinity of a farm should be conscious of the dangers, particularly for children. In terms of numbers, if the current level of farm deaths continue over 200 farmers will have died in this decade and, sadly 38 children have died in farm fatalities since 1996. Over 1,000 injuries occur on farms each year, some relatively serious in terms of the degree of disablement as a result. When it comes to children every farm should have a safe play area and other parts of the farm no-go areas. If this is not possible, particularly in very small farms, special consideration must be given to machinery, heights and water, the latter deserving very careful scrutiny when it comes to small children. Many farm ponds are out of view with reeds and grasses obscuring the edges, holes and drains are left exposed after building work; even water barrels can present drowning risks. Practically every farm has a slurry pit and some are not solid enough to stand in. The “Think Safety” strategy is paramount, particularly as so many farms are one-man operations ; children are naturally curious and with couples either busy working together or with different jobs young children may have too much scope to wander around farms on their own. For this reason, accurate assessment of potential dangers is necessary and adequate safeguards employed all over the farm to stem the current level of tragedies.

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Castlerea’s Su – promoting women’s rugby worldwide

Su receives the Allain Rolland award for Referee Performance of the Year at the Leinster Referees’ Dinner. Well-known rugby referee and Castlerea native Su Carty was recently presented with the Allain Rolland award for Referee Performance of the Year at the annual Leinster Referees Dinner. Now in its third year, the award, recognising former international rugby referee Allain Rolland, honours consistency in performance something that the West Roscommon native could identify with. This is a well-deserved accolade for the Roscommon woman who developed a passion for the game from watching the Six Nations games on TV and has certainly pushed the boat out in terms of her determination and commitment to promoting women’s rugby at a national

and international level. “I suppose the award recognises someone who is available, flexible and has progressed to the next stage — someone who has excelled over the season to the point where they’ve made a significant move or change in what they’re doing,” Su explained. Su’s enthusiasm really started five years ago when she took her first steps in refereeing. Progressing through the ranks, she currently officiates at J1 level, which is the standard just below the All-Ireland League. She has refereed men’s U-20 games, schools’ rugby, Women’s AIL matches and has been an assistant referee for women’s internationals.

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During her time as Development Manager for Women’s World Rugby, initially, the narrative had existed that it wasn’t easy to attract women to play the game, never mind being handed the responsibility of overseeing matches. “It’s very easy to say we can’t do something until we test it. So I tried it. My first match was an U-13 games in Terenure College. I don’t think I was as nervous since the day I sat my Leaving Cert. I thought that I would be crap at it. But at the end, something inside me kept telling me that I wanted to do it again,” she recalled. Su soon realised that she had the potential to progress, subsequently being selected as part of a focus group. She highlights coaching and feedback as the cornerstones to her improvement as a referee. “It’s a combination of quality coaching and assessing. You’re constantly being assessed. You take very clear lessons from games and learn from them. It’s like a game plan really. You’re always looking to see what you can bring to the table the next day,” she explained. Su admits that she “hadn’t a clue” that she was in line for the Allain Rolland award but she felt that things had been coming together nicely over the previous couple of months. “I did a junior schools’ cup quarter-final recently, and I really felt at the end of the match that I had nailed it. Everything I had learned and taken on board had come together. When you’re the fittest person on the field, it should make everything else much easier.”

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IT’S been over 50 years since Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo was last held in Foxford and the town noted for its love of traditional music can now look forward to early Summer,

1918 when they will hold the event they last hosted for two years – 1963 and 1964. The announcement was made last week and the Admiral Brown branch is

already making preparations for the event which will take place over two weekends early in May 2018. The County Fleadh is an annual event which takes in May each year, hosted by one of the 16 branches in the country and this year it returns to Ballinrobe for the second year, after a very successful Fleadh in the town last year. Over 1,000 visitors are expected in the town of Foxford over the two weekends, with hundreds taking part in lots of competitions in Irish music, song, dance and story-telling. The winners go on to represent Mayo at the Connacht Fleadh Cheoil and those successful in Connacht will go on participate in the All-Ireland which will be

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held in Drogheda in August 2018. The dancing competitions will take place on Bank Holiday Monday May 7th and other competitions on weekend of May 12th and 13th. Foxford’s Comhaltais is a very active branch that has achieved tremendous success over the years in the AllIreland finals. The town also hosts the Annual Foxford Traditional weekend which takes place from October 5th and 8th October. A highlight will be Sean Keane in concert on Friday, October 6th. The cultural weekend includes workshops, competitions and music sessions and the local committee in Foxford expect a busy year and they prepare for early May 2018.

Tubbercurry Garda Station not fit for purpose – Scanlon Fianna Fáil TD for SligoLeitrim Eamon Scanlon has called on the Government to commit funding to allow for the refurbishment of Tubbercurry Garda Station. The current building dates back to1960 and is now completely unfit for purpose. Deputy Scanlon says the Government committed to “new and refurbished Garda Stations throughout the country, which will be critical to delivering effective policing”, in the Programme for Government and he wants to see this promise fulfilled.

Raising the issue with the Taoiseach in the Dáil this week, Deputy Scanlon said, “The situation at Tubbercurry Garda Station is completely unacceptable and needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency. There are major health and safety issues the building is no longer meets the needs of a functioning Garda Station. “When it was built back in 1960 there was only one Garda Sergeant and three other Gardaí. Today there are two Sergeants and eleven Gardaí and I understand

there are plans to increase those numbers further. Tubbercurry is the third busiest station in the SligoLeitrim division and it is difficult to understand how officers are expected to carry out their day to day duties in these conditions. “The station has no interview room, office space, privacy or disabled access. It’s a ridiculous situation – the Garda Building Unit has visited the station and is well aware of the situation but Government funding is needed to carry out the

Mick Blake Oblivious Album Launch Residing in Leitrim, Mick Blake is a singer, song-writer and musician. Oblivious is an album of ten songs written over the past 5 years, and recorded and produced by Ray Duffy in the Glen’s Centre, Manorhamilton, County Leitrim. The songs are inspired by events in post-celtic tiger Ireland and have reached over seven million views on social media. It will be launched in the Glens Centre, Manorhamilton on 28th April. (€12/€15). Comments by other established artistes: “I have been looking forward to this album for the last 2 years - Mick Blake is a true modern day bard. This is an important collection of

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Calls for special Brexit case for counties like Leitrim

Leitrim County Councillor Enda Stenson with the European Commission Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier.

eitrim County Councillor, Enda Stenson, recently met with the European Commission Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier and put forward the case for special

treatment for the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. Cllr Stenson said “coming from a border county in Ireland I can tell you that

citizens on both sides are very worried on the impact that the UK leaving the EU will have on their daily lives. “For our farming community it will be

devastating and we need to find a solution which reflects what currently exists for the ‘island of Ireland’. “The EU has been good for its Member States and in particular for Ireland. And I would like to reiterate that I believe that Ireland must and will remain to in the EU. We need to work together not apart,” the Independent councillor stated. The Committee of the Regions in the European Parliament has adopted a resolution which calls for action to limit the impact on on-going programmes and projects. Among its requests, the Committee calls for a deal that addresses the “potentially significant” impact – in particular on the island of Ireland - on the EU’s farmers, rural areas and biodiversity, as well as “temporary arrangements so as to minimise disruption to the current long-standing R&D projects, and by extension to local economies.”

110 people in Mayo diagnosed with bowel cancer every year As it launches its annual bowel cancer awareness campaign at the beginning of April the Irish Cancer Society has said that information on bowel cancer continues to be the most sought after information by the public on its website. April is bowel cancer awareness month and the Society said that the symptoms and diagnosis of bowel cancer was one of the top four pages visited on the Irish Cancer Society’s website in 2016, and was lookedfor more than any other specific cancer type. Bowel cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Ireland with the latest figures saying that over 2,500 people are diagnosed every year, and approximately 111 of these cases are in Mayo. Around 1,000 people die from the disease annually, making it the second most common cause of cancer death in Ireland. While the numbers of new cases per year continue to rise, survival rates have increased gradually with 5 in 10 surviving five years post-diagnosis in 1994 compared with 6 in

10 in 2012. Joan Kelly, Cancer Support Manager with the Irish Cancer Society said “Bowel cancer usually occurs in people over 60 years of age and is often diagnosed in the later stages. However, if bowel cancer is caught early, it is extremely treatable. “During this month of April the Society will be campaigning to make everyone in Mayo aware of the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. This year we have also developed an easy to use online Bowel Health Checker (www.cancer.ie/bowelhealth) which is a short quiz designed to inform people about staying healthy, being aware of their bowel health and informing people about the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. Once completed, there is a handy printout to take to your doctor should it be needed.” Andrew Jones, 38, a bowel cancer survivor, said “I was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer in 2013 and I just couldn’t believe it when I got the news. I had been experiencing some abdominal pain but I really thought it was something minor. What fol-

lowed that diagnosis was a year of treatment and sickness and it was a huge challenge to beat the disease. “Thankfully I have come out the other side but it is absolutely essential that we do more to raise awareness of this cancer and encourage people to go to their doctor if they are experiencing any of the symptoms. “Bowel cancer is very treatable, I am living proof of that, but the earlier it is caught the better. If you get a letter calling you for your bowel screening – just go. Take it from someone who has actually been through bowel cancer.” To speak to a cancer nurse on any aspect of bowel cancer contact the Cancer Nurseline on Freephone 1800 200 700, email cancernurseline@irishcancer.ie or drop into one of 13 Daffodil Centres in hospitals nationwide. For information on Daffodil Centre locations and opening times email daffodilcentreinfo@irishcancer.ie. Visit www.cancer.ie/bowel for further information on bowel cancer and to take the Online Bowel Health Checker.

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Peacemaker George for Ballina this month

ormer US Senator George Mitchell will give the Mary Robinson Centre Fourth International Human Rights Lecture in Ballina on 27th April. Senator Mitchell said he was honoured to be asked to receive the invitation. “I will be delighted to visit the home town of Mary Robinson and to have the opportunity to address an audience in a vibrant West of Ireland community. I have admired Mary’s contribution to the world over many decades and it is a pleasure to be able to come to her home town, reflect on her work in so many fields and sense the well springs of her inspiration since she was a child. It is something very special to be able to come back to Ireland and address an audience outside of a major urban centre. I look forward to hearing the views of the people of Ballina and the West of Ireland on the issues challenging Ireland, Europe and the World.” Former US Senator Mitchell served as a

Special Advisor to President Clinton on Ireland and from 1996 to 2000 and served as the Independent Chairman of the Northern Ireland Peace Talks. Under his leadership, the Good Friday Agreement was completed by the Irish and UK Governments and the political parties of Northern Ireland. For his service in Northern Ireland, Senator Mitchell received numerous awards and honours including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honour given by the U.S. Government; the Philadelphia Liberty Medal; the Truman Institute Peace Prize; and the United Nations (UNESCO) Peace Prize. Senator Mitchell served as U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that he had a distinguished career in public service, serving in the United States Senate for 15 years, as Chairman of the International Fact-Finding Committee on Violence in the Middle East, as head of the investigation into the use of

performance enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball, as Chairman of the Special Commission Investigating Allegations of Impropriety in the Bidding Process for the Olympic Games; and was the Independent Overseer of the American Red Cross Liberty Fund which provided relief for September 11 attack victims and their families. Senator Mitchell is the author of five books including Making Peace, an account of his experience in Northern Ireland and most recently The Negotiator: Reflections on an American Life. In 2008 Time Magazine named Senator Mitchell one of the 100 most influential persons in the world. Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson said she was honoured George Mitchell had accepted her invitation to speak in Ballina. “George has been one of the world’s most outstanding peace makers and has been a great friend to me and to Ireland over many years. I look forward to his reflections on the importance of peace to the establishment and development of human rights in Ireland and all over the world. George has unique insights and I look forward to hearing those.” Senator Mitchell follows three previous distinguished speakers at the Mary Robinson Centre International Human Rights Lecture including Hina Jilani, Professor Muhammad Yunus and Graça Machel.

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Unsatisfactory answers to questions concerning Mayo GMIT Campus MANY Mayo people are getting frustrated about a lack of clarity when it comes to decisions relating to the future of Mayo GMIT, after recent reports of fears for some courses there and others matters. The latest has been the disappointing response from Education Minister

Richard Bruton to Fianna Fáil Deputy Lisa Chambers when she tabled a parliamentary question in relation to its future. Deputy Chambers asked if the GMIT plans to advertise and hold an open competition to fill the position of campus director for the Castlebar

facility, to which the minister replied: “The position with regard to the Campus Director for the Mayo Campus of GMIT is that since the introduction of the moratorium on public sector recruitment, an Employment Control Framework (ECF) has been in place for the higher education sector which provides institutions with considerable flexibility to fill vacancies, through recruitment or promotions on the basis of meeting an overall ceiling of posts. “Higher education institutions are autonomous bodies and are responsible for their own day to day affairs, including the allocation of all of its income (both public and private) and for the management of its staffing compliment.” As far as Deputy Chambers was concerned this response would not satisfy her or Mayo people in general. On the issue of appointments to the governing body of the GMIT, the minister stated: “The members to the Governing Body of the

Institutes of Technology are appointed under Section 4 of the Regional Technical Colleges (Amendment) Act 1994. “While the legislation provides for me in my capacity as minister to appoint members of the governing body. I, as Minister, have no power to nominate the members to be appointed. “That onus is on the relevant Education and Training Boards to ensure that requirements under the Act are met with regard to the nominations. The legal requirements with regard to the Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) board, as set out in the legislation.” The minister did not respond to a question regarding the appointment of an additional representative from Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) to the governing body. Shaun Purcell of MSLETB was appointed to the board on February 24 last and is the only board member with a Mayo education connection.

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“IF YOU WANT TO GET FIT CUT DOWN ON THE DRINK” O ne of Ireland’s leading fitness coaches, a Sligo native, is bringing his expertise to Co. Mayo this month, but he has warning for those trying to get fit - stop drinking on a regular basis. The weather is getting better and people are upping the ante in terms of exercise and getting outdoors - but for many their performance will be very disappointing despite all that sweat and hard work. Coach and nutrition expert Alan Williams believes he know why that’s the case for many – it’s drink. Paul says alcohol is something of an “elephant in the room” for Irish people – even those training for that 10k, marathon or triathlon event. “Those ‘few drinks’ are predictably catastrophic for your goals. Alcohol is empty calories and tends to have a high sugar content,” says Sligo-based Alan.

And the facts speak for themselves. While a pint of lager has 200 calories, one large glass of wine contains 225 calories. A bottle of wine has 675 and a pint of stout 205 calories. With the recommended daily intake for men being 2,500 calories and for women 2,000 calories those ‘few drinks’ could well make up most of that allowance for many. Alan explains: “If you’re eating and training to drop a few pounds in a healthy manner you’re probably working off a calorie deficit of 300-400 per day. Over five days you’ve got approx. 1500 calories in the bank. “However if your ‘few drinks’ is five pints that’s coming in at 1000 calories. And with alcohol in the system you’ll crave food. So you’ll probably eat a calorie-laden meal on the way home. And unfortunately this method of eating will continue into the next day too.” Alcohol consumption will lead to dehydration making training more difficult. Your blood sugar levels will be low too which means you won’t have the energy to get as much from your session. “Realistically you probably lose two days of top training,” says Alan. So what’s the solution? How can you stay in training but also enjoy those few pints or glasses of wine after a long week of work? “I’d never ask anybody to give up alcohol completely, I understand that relaxation and enjoyment are important too. However I would suggest the ‘few drinks’ should be closer to once-a-month, rather than every weekend,” says Alan. “The reality is you can’t have it all. By all means have the occasional drink….but if it’s going to be every weekend you’re fighting a losing battle.” Alan is hosting a ‘Change Your Own World’ seminar at the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar, Mayo on Friday, 21st of April at 8pm. The seminar will cover healthy eating, exercise, mindset and motivation. See: www.alanwilliamscoaching.com Alan Williams is a coach, trainer, motivator and expert in the areas of wellbeing and lifestyle, fitness and confidence building. He uses a decade’s experience and specialist knowledge to get clients fitter, eating better and feeling happier. Alan’s methods have attracted a large audience with clients and social media followers loving his focus on all aspects of health and cleaner living. From Thump Boxing classes and outdoor Operation Transformation sessions for larger groups, Alan is passionate in his belief that wellbeing can be achieved by everyone. Alan’s experience includes eight years working as a fitness coach for the Radisson Hotel Group. The Sligo-native began his own journey to fitness and wellbeing as a teenager growing up in the village of Bunninadden. “I was painfully shy,” he says. “I wanted to do something that would turnaround my confidence and give me energy.” Exercise and learning the other pillars of wellbeing such as health and nutrition, gave him the belief to realise his dreams.

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Mayo Stores are tops in MACE Excellence Awards

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WARD PAVING & GROUNDWORKS Pictured at the MACE Excellence Awards held in Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny were; Dermot Fallon, MACE Ballinrobe, Mayo; Yvonne Duffy, Maxol MACE Westport, Mayo; Lorraine Reape and Paidric Delaney, MACE Castlebar, Mayo.

T was celebration time last week for MACE stores from across the country and Delaney’s Maxol MACE, Westport, Delaney’s MACE, Castlebar, and Fallon’s MACE, Ballinrobe, were among a group of retailers from around the country who were awarded an Excellence Award for five consecutive years. They were among the MACE stores honoured for achieving exceptional standards in retailing at the MACE Excellence Awards, which was held in Lyrath Estate Hotel in Co. Kilkenny on 4th April. The MACE Excellence Awards are only awarded to MACE stores that pass gruelling year-long inspections, including unannounced store audits, legal compliance, financial and food hygiene audits and visits from mystery shop-

pers. Other Mayo MACE stores to take home an Excellence Award were; Hunt’s MACE Claremorris Meehan’s Maxol MACE Station Road, Castlebar Congratulating the winners, Alex Banahan, MACE Sales Director said: “All of this year’s winning retailers have worked tirelessly to achieve the high standards that these awards demand and celebrate. They showcase the quality of MACE stores across Ireland and continuously raise the bar for industry as a whole. Retailers who achieve the MACE Excellence Award must comply with a strict set of criteria, which involves stores being rigorously monitored throughout the year in areas such as shop presentation, food

safety and legal compliance. Their efforts have been truly outstanding and their recognition is very well-deserved.” The MACE Excellence Awards are now in their 14th year. The EIQA (Excellence Ireland Quality Association) are involved in the auditing process for MACE stores. The association has been at the forefront of the quality crusade in Irish retail for more than 45 years helping to drive the highest standards. MACE is the longest serving convenience brand in Ireland, serving local communities for more than 50 years. Operated by independent retailers, the network includes local community stores as well as forecourt shopping, with over 240 MACE stores located around the country.

Sligo Woman appointed to Lead Position at UN-based Organisation Founder of Sophia Housing and Sligo native Sr. Jean Quinn , Daughter of Wisdom, appointed as Executive Director of Unanima International Sr Jean Quinn Daughter of Wisdom has become the first Irish Woman to be appointed to the post of Executive

Director of Unanima International based at the United Nations in New York. Unanima International is a nongovernment organisation based at the United Nations, in New York and its’ work focuses on supporting women, children, migrants (especially those effected by poverty) and the environment. It has more than 20,000 constituent members representing 21 female Religious Congregations across 80 countries. Speaking on her appointment Sr. Jean said it is “an honour and a privilege to be asked to serve at this most challenging time when NGOs and Inter-Governmental Bodies are trying to co-ordinate efforts to tackle poverty and in particular the migrant crisis across the world”. Sr. Jean founded Sophia Housing in 1997 as a national organisation, which cares and supports people with complex mental health and addiction needs who are also homeless. Denis Doherty (chairperson of Sophia) in

congratulating Jean on her appointment stated that “20 years after Jean had the vision and leadership to establish an organisation that not only sought to respond to people’s housing needs but also sought to create an innovative model to care for those experiencing homelessness she now embarks on this new journey; for us in Sophia we are fortunate that she continues to serve and play a leadership role on our Board of Directors while at the same time using her considerable leadership skills at an international level”. While Sophia is a national organisation it also responds to the housing and homeless needs in Sligo, in particular Sligo Town and Tubbercurry in which Jean was instrumental in setting up. Sophia operates services in: Dublin (Cork Street, Tallaght, Churchtown, Donabate, Sean MacDermott Street), Limerick City and County and Cork City. At any one time Sophia is supporting over 500 people.

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St Angela’s College Sligo are now accepting applications for Postgraduate Certificate in Mediation and Conflict Management & M.A. in Conflict Management, which will commence September 2017.

onflict resolution skills are required in all settings where people interact, e.g. education, healthcare, social and community work, management, law and business. Both the Postgraduate Cert. and M.A. programmes will challenge traditional views of conflict, and encourage students to develop a reflective, theory-based approach to the application of mediation skills. The programme combines evening lectures and weekend workshops with online learning, self-directed study and practical exercises at St. Angela’s College. Subjects covered include Conflict Resolution – Theories and Strategies, Mediation Law and Policy, Mediation Models and Processes, Mediation in Practice. M.A. students will select a topic of interest and

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Attending the presentation were Scholarship Board Chairman Tony McGarry with Terminal Manager Bob Latchford, Shell Social Investment Advisor Elaine Phillips, Social Investment Co-ordinator Bridie Conway and award winning scholarship students including standing left to right, Darragh Murphy (Colaiste Chomain Rossport), David Hanley (Our Lady's Secondary School), Aoife Lally (Our Lady's Secondary School), Shannon Tighe (Colaiste Comain Rossport ), Chloe Dunleavy (St Brendan's College Belmullet) and Aodhan McHale (St Patrick's College Lacken Cross). Seated from left , Niamh Geraghty (St Brendan's College), Michaela Doran (Our Lady's Secondary School), Líor O'Donoghue, (Our Lady's Secondary School), Saoirse Cleary (St Brendan's College), Katie Keely (St Brendan's College and Rachel Munnelly (St Patrick's College Lacken Cross). Picture Henry Wills.

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ow in it’s eleventh year, Shell E&P Ireland’s Third Level Scholarship Programme has wonderfully benefitted and supported over 124 Erris students through it’s scholarship programme. Providing over €1.1m in scholarship grants, all outstanding Erris secondlevel schools and colleges’ pupils have benefitted from their scholarship programme. Shell Managing Director Ronan Deasy in the company of Shell’s Terminal Manager Bob Latchford, Social Investment Advisor Elaine Phillips and social co-ordinator Bridie Conway delightfully presented scholarship students from St Brendan’s College,

Belmullet’s Our Lady’s Secondary School, Colaiste Comain Rossport and St Patrick’s College Lacken Cross with their deserved scholarship awards. Shell Ireland’s 2017 Scholarship programme is now open with application forms available in the local Erris schools involved in the scholarship scheme including Colaiste Chomáin, Ros Dumhach, Belmullet’s Our Lady’s Secondary School and St Brendan’s College and St Patrick’s College, Lacken Cross. Further details from Elaine Philips 087 9143582 or email elaine.philips@ shell.ie

Enniscrone Golf Club features in new Tourism Ireland ad in US Golf promotion is ‘hole in one’ for tourism Enniscrone Golf Club in West Sligo featured on the hugely popular NBC Golf Channel last week before an estimated 6.5 million households in the U.S. In tandem with the start of the US Masters in Augusta last week, Tourism Ireland launched a new golf campaign in the United States. It included a brand new 30-second ad which featured Enniscrone Golf Club and encouraged American golfers to “challenge soaring dunes at Enniscrone”. And, a further 1.2 million people were treated to messages about golf in Ireland online, on golfchannel.com. Tourism Ireland aimed to build on its successful ‘Home of Champions’ campaign, reminding golfers across the US about our fantastic golf courses where our champions – including Rory McIlroy, Pádraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke – honed and perfected their skills. On the evening of 6th April Tourism Ireland hosted its annual ‘Meet the Irish’

media event at the US Masters – highlighting our world-class golf to influential golf journalists from right around the United States. Key messages included the fact that Portstewart is home to the 2017 Irish Open and that Royal Portrush will host The Open in 2019. The ad will also air in the US later this year, around other Major championships and around relevant TV shows. Promoting golf holidays on the island of Ireland is a major focus for Tourism Ireland in the United States. Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America, said: “Tourism Ireland has an extensive programme of promotions under way this year, to highlight our world-class golf and encourage more Americans to consider a golfing vacation on the island of Ireland. In particular, we are highlighting the 2017 Irish Open at Portstewart and the 148th Open which is set to take place at Royal

Portrush in 2019. Our message is that Ireland offers American golfers the complete package – with some of the very best golf in the world, stunning scenery and the warmest of welcomes. “Tourism Ireland has prioritised North America for 2017, as a market which offers a strong return on investment, in terms of holiday visitors and expenditure. A number of factors are working in our favour, including more airline seats than ever before, from 20 gateway cities across North America to the island of Ireland, with numerous new flights and expanded services in the pipeline for this year.” Tourism Ireland is also promoting our superb golf courses on Ireland.com and through social media. The organisation has invited influential American golf writers to visit the island of Ireland this year; and had a significant presence at the PGA Show, earlier this year in Orlando.

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oot Treatment, root canal, call it what you will, this is one area of dental treatment which seems to strike dread into the heart of very many of our patients. Yet it is normally a reasonably straightforward process, and it allows the dentist to save teeth which would otherwise have to be extracted. Root treatment entails removing dead and/or infected tissue from inside the tooth and filling the resultant space. In the centre of all teeth there is a hollow space, known as the root canal. In a healthy tooth this space contains the nerve and its attendant blood vessels. These can become damaged by trauma to the tooth, by decay, or even by extensive dental work, such as deep fillings. If the damage is severe enough, the nerve will die. Once it has died it can very easily become infected, leading to pain and sometimes swelling. This is what is commonly known as a dental abscess. When this has happened the dentist has only 2 alternatives; extract the tooth, or perform root treatment. In the latter case, the centre of the tooth is opened and any dead, dying or infected tissue is cleaned out. The cleaning is carried out with special files which also shape the root canal to make it easier to fill later on. The dentist will also irrigate the inside of the root canal to wash out any debris. Root treatment usually requires at least 2 appointments. In between visits, an antiseptic dressing and a temporary filling will be placed in the tooth. On subsequent visits, if the tooth is free of pain and

swelling, the root canal can be filled and the tooth restored. Unfortunately root treatment is not always successful. Irrespective of how careful the dentist is, success cannot be guaranteed. The failure rate is typically around 10-15%. Failure of root treatment usually results from recurrence of infection, or because the infection has not been cleared in the first place. Either way it frequently leads to extraction. A further complication of root treatment is that teeth will often darken after the procedure. This can be a significant cosmetic issue with front teeth. In addition, root filled teeth can become more brittle over time. This is due to the fact that the process removes the internal blood supply of the tooth, causing the dentine to dry out. As a consequence of this, root filled teeth are more susceptible to fracture in the longer term. Both the cosmetic and structural complications often lead to root treated teeth requiring further treatment. Not uncommonly, it is necessary to place a crown on the tooth after root treatment. However, because of the risk of failure of root treatment, it is prudent to wait before placing any crown. Opinion varies on how long one should wait to assess the success of root treatment, but 3-6 months is typical. Given all of the associated risks and complications one might well ask, why do root treatment in the first place? Well, quite simply, if a tooth requires root treatment the only other alternative is extraction. Ultimately, preserving the natural tooth is the best thing to do if at all possible. Not necessarily an easy path, but certainly the one any dentist would choose for their own tooth if they were in that position.

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Did you know your home's design can affect your bank account and love life? Try these feng shui tips based on the ancient art of balancing energy. Attracting Money: Don't Use Water Symbols "Drippy faucets are a sign of money going to waste," Karen says. "Whatever the state of your water, your finances mirror those." To increase your bank account, repair broken fountains and remove all stagnant water from your property. "Ever heard the expression, 'I just can't get my head above water'?" Karen asks. It's best not to display water-based artwork or mirrors higher than your nose, which carries the same significance in feng shui. For most of us, that means no mirrors or water scenes above the bed.

Attracting Money: Make Your Front Door Inviting If it's hard to find your front door or it's confusing as to how to get in, it'll be hard for opportunity to make its way into your life as well, explains Karen. Put in an archway or gate to denote the front door if you need to, and make sure the doorbell works. The welcome mat should be bright and fresh. Sweep the steps and sidewalk in front, and add a potted plant to the entryway. Karen's rule of thumb: "If a trick-ortreater can't tell where to go, your front door isn't clear enough.

Attracting Money: Lose Clutter, Add Plants and Water "To bring in more prosperity, it's important to create a vibrant, healthy, inspiring and clutter-free home," explains Laura. "Clutter jams up good energy and leads to procrastination. Bring in vibrant life forces such as plants and flowers, and don't forget to have fresh air circulating. Fountains are important wealth adjustments in feng shui because they stimulate prosperity and energy, and symbolize money."

Attracting Love: Create a Cozy Master Bedroom Oversized master bedrooms need to be cozier in order to have good relationship feng shui. Start by closing off any adjoining rooms, including a bathroom, office, patio or gym, suggests Karen. If there's no door, install curtains. If you have a sitting area, arrange the chairs toward each other, and downsize with a smaller bed — go from king to queen or queen to double. "When the space gets bigger and bigger, people tend to live further and further apart emotionally."

Attracting Money: Decorate in Red, Purple or Green "Color has a powerful impact on mood, and red is considered auspicious and powerful. Think of walking the red carpet or wearing a red power tie," explains Laura. Purple and green are also key colors for attracting prosperity but there's a hitch. "If you really can't stand the color green, it won't work for you. But if you do love purple, paint a wall lavender or add a violet throw to your couch. Then tune in to how your space feels. It's not just filling your home with stuff — it's about decorating with mindfulness and enhancing the vibration and power of your own home.

Attracting Money: Keep the Kitchen Clean "Your kitchen is directly related to your ability to attract money," says feng shui consultant Suzanne Metzger. Keep your pantry and refrigerator organized and full of fresh food you actually use. To attract more money, keep the stove clean — every burner must work and be used equally. Lastly, remove all clutter from the kitchen table.

Attracting Money: Bring In New Opportunities Sometimes it doesn't take money to make money — just a yard sale. "This is a zero-cost fix," explains Karen. "Take out clutter to increase prosperity; what you don't use, don't love, don't need. Space equals opportunity."

Attracting Love: Add a Splash of Pink Because it's the color of relationships in feng shui, pink is one of the best colors to decorate a bedroom with, says Ken. Pink represents love, joy, happiness and romance. It doesn't need to be a whole room, even a splash will do. Alternatively, light blue is a positive relationship color. Attracting Love: Focus On One Another When it comes to the master bedroom, it's not about the view or TV, explains Karen. "The bedroom is about passion and rejuvenation." To increase intimacy in your home, install heavy, cozy drapes over large windows, remove the TV and never sleep with a laptop, iPhone or other electronics buzzing near your bed. The bedroom should be low-tech and romantic. Avoid pictures and decor featuring anyone other than the people sleeping there — wedding pictures work, but family photos don't.

Attracting Love: Arrange Dining Table in a Circle When it comes to creating more love, the dining room is the second most important space in a home, the master bedroom being the most important. Arrange the dining table so everyone can see each other, and set out enough chairs for everyone even if the family doesn't eat together every night, says Karen. Symbolically, it's important to include the whole group.

Attracting Money: Add More Fun If your bedroom is too neat or stuck with a sterile feel, "add something whimsical that makes you smile," suggests Suzanne. It could also be artwork or a photo of a couple laughing together. This can bring positive energy into the room, and in turn, improve the relationship.

Attracting Love: Put Furniture Legs on Rugs "Never put all your furniture against the walls," says Karen Rauch Carter, feng shui consultant and author of Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life. "Furniture should be arranged to support communication, so forget where the walls are. Put at least the front legs of all furniture on the rug — not just around it — and people will sit there and talk."

Attracting Love: Add Doubles to Every Room "If you want to start a relationship, don't surround yourself with single imagery", says Laura Benko, feng shui and holistic design expert. "Avoid a single chair in the corner, solitary images in artwork and solo photographs. It's important to create the energy of partnership around you, otherwise you are continually enforcing singularity." Add a second chair to a sitting area, double up on nightstands and surround yourself with pairs of everything.

Attracting Love: Add Happy Family Photos To improve your marriage, display smiling photos of yourself as a couple and your family in the hallways, kitchen or other high-traffic areas, suggests feng shui consultant Ken Lauher. Avoid putting family photos in the master bedroom, which should only include photos of the couple. Attracting Love: Remove Negative Symbolism "To decrease stress and arguing in your home, check your surroundings," Laura suggests. "One couple that fought constantly had crisscross swords over their bed, and another couple had guns on their living room wall. Keep photos and artwork pleasing, inspiring and uplifting."

Attracting Love: Leave Room for Someone Else "Single people build rooms for single people," says Karen. "They have one chair, one nightstand and so on. Add another nightstand for your future someone." That goes for the closet too. "Don't fill it up with your stuff — honor the space and carve out a dresser drawer or a shelf that's not yours. You don't need to literally have enough room for two people to live there, just leave room for opportunity."

Attracting Love: Arrange Kids' Beds for Better Harmony "Feng shui applies to all the occupants in the house," explains Laura. "Children can be even more susceptible to their surrounding energies, so it's very important to make sure their beds are placed in the commanding position. They will feel easily startled and vulnerable if their backs are to the door." Laura also says electronics should never be stored or charged near a child's bed.

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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 • Phone: 087 2437259/094 9649296 Email: info@ggroofing.ie • www.ggroofing.ie

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Choosing the Right Kitchen for Your home

he kitchen is the work horse of the home and these days needs to be so much more than a place for cooking, chilling, freezing and laundry. Of all the rooms in the home it can be the most expensive to design, refit and decorate because it requires appliances as well as furniture - at the very least a cooker, fridge-freezer, oven and hob and washing machine. And because the kitchen is multifunctional, it is also the room that takes the most planning and leg work. To achieve a dream kitchen, one that is not only functional and practical, but beautiful too, requires research, budgeting and oodles of design inspiration... Decide on your kitchen layout and appliances Unless you are lucky enough to be building your own house or planning

a new kitchen extension, your kitchen layout will be decided for the most part by the dimensions of your room; the smaller the space, the fewer your choices of kitchen layout. Smaller houses and flats with kitchenette-style areas built off single living/dining rooms tend to house galley, L-shaped or U-shaped kitchens. But designing a dream kitchen can be easiest and least expensive in smaller spaces like this. There is no agonising over which appliances will go where as there tends to be little choice. And that is the joy of the small kitchen: it virtually designs itself. Another is that a small kitchen allows you to use quality materials that would be too expensive in a larger space. Once you have decided on the position of your fridge-freezer, sink, washing machine, cooker, hob, dishwasher and microwave you can

give the remaining space over to wall and base unit storage. You’ll also need to spend time researching appliances to find the models that work for you – freestanding or builtin oven; electric, gas, induction or domino hob; washing machine or washer-dryer/tumble dryer? In larger spaces you will have the luxury of thinking about a kitchen beyond the basic functions of cooking, chilling, freezing and washing. You may be able to design a fully open-plan space that opens out to the garden and across your ground floor, incorporating dining, lounging, TV watching and entertaining and homeworking or study – in short, a fully multifunctional family space. In larger homes it might even be possible to remove some basic kitchen functions to other rooms by creating a separate larder, laundry or utility room. Plan your kitchen storage There is, let’s face it, an awful lot of stuff to store in a kitchen: food, drink, tableware and cutlery, glassware, pots and pans, utensils, cookware, linens, small appliances such as food mixers and blenders, cleaning and laundry products, refuse and recycling bins - all manner of paraphernalia. If you are budgeting for a small space you are likely, therefore, to want to squeeze in as many units as possible. Remember that drawer units offer more storage capacity than cupboards, always fit the insides of doors with wire shelving for storing smaller items such as medicines or

herb and spices, and make use of carousel mechanisms in corner units. Free up cupboards by keeping oftenused items that won’t gather dust, such as plates and bowls, on open shelving and by using hooks to hang up pans from wall or ceiling racks. Make sure everything you are storing away is organised and easy to access. Regularly spend time sorting through cupboards and drawers – the better organised your bits and bobs are, the less space they will take up. A larger kitchen space allows you to consider additional features such as kitchen islands and peninsula units, butcher’s blocks, glazed wall units, more extensive open shelving, larder units or kitchen dressers. Or the ultimate luxury in kitchen designing – deciding to leave a space empty. As you plan your storage, factor in your lighting too, so you will always have directed, functional lighting over worktops as well as gentler mood lighting elsewhere.

Choose your kitchen style, materials and colours Our choice of kitchen style, colour and materials can be very personal, but, alongside budget, will be influenced by the type of home we live in (country cottage, Victorian or Georgian townhouse, modern flat, 1930s semi). Think about what would best suit your own home. This isn’t necessarily an interior design style that reflects the period of your house, but can be a conscious decision to do something very different – many owners of period properties choose no-holds-barred

modern kitchens. Most people will go for one of three broad styles: traditional, modern or country and most kitchen manufacturers design their ranges of kitchen cabinetry accordingly. Within each of these core styles there are, of course, all sorts of permutations to make decisions around – fitted, freestanding, Shaker, rustic, painted, hi-gloss, retro. However as kitchens are expensive rooms to fit, remember that whatever style you choose needs to last far longer than the looks you might choose for other rooms in the house. Go for a broader look, rather than something that might be considered a narrower, more passing interiors trend. For example, rather than the recent trends for monochrome, black or colourful designs, there may be more kitchen mileage in classic looks such as white, wood finish, and the traditional muted paint shades of blue, green or grey. Whatever style you choose, it will inform the materials you use throughout the kitchen. If you go for a country-style kitchen chances are you will have painted units, a ceramic butler sink, oak worktops, stone or brick flooring, a butcher’s block and range cooker. Essentials for a modern kitchen would probably include handle-less gloss units, stainlesssteel sink and appliances, composite worktops and marble flooring. So the style you choose will, to a large extent, determine the choices you make around the colours and materials that will constitute your dream kitchen.

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Eﬀrinagh Village, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim • Tel: 071-9623345 / 086-6073181

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PATRICK MAXWELL Painting & Decorating Contractor

• Domestic, Commercial & Industrial • Wallpaper hanging • Power Washing • Interior & exterior walls • Woodwork Achonry, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo • Tel: 071-9184296 • Mobile: 087-2360368

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Cortoon, Killala, Co. Mayo Tel: 087-9159479

• Custom Made Kitchens • Bedroom units • Sliding Door Wardrobes • Home Office Sitting Room Units Fitted & Free Standing Furniture

Quality work - 20 years experience • Free Advice and quotation

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Shopping in FLYNN FLOORING & TILES

ONE OF THE LARGEST SELECTIONS OF TILES & WOODEN FLOORS IN THE NORTHWEST

KEENEST PRICES FOR YOUR BUILDING NEEDS!

“TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE STRONG EURO” ONLY 10% CHARGE ON YOUR EURO SLIGO RD, ENNISKILLEN. TEL 048-66329333 Mon-Fri 10am-5.30pm , Sat 10am-2pm www.flynnflooringandtiles.co.uk

POWER TOOLS, TIMBER, IRON, SLATES, COAL,CEMENT, GOODS & PAINTS - DOORS & DOOR FURNITURE

Tel: 048-66320505 www.helenasnursery.co.uk

One of Ireland’s Leading Nursery Stores

Now stocking Agricultural Weedkillers • Stockists of Leyland & Johnstones Paint • Apache and Tuffstuff Workwear

Liverpool House, Lisbellew, Co. Fermanagh • BT94 5ER • Tel: 048-66387207 • Fax: 048-66387900

Woodferne Multi Fuel Stoves New Granite & Marble Fireplaces & Hearths Now in Stock NOW STOCKING TILES • STOVES & FIREPLACES

Egg Regal Navy 3-in-1 Package

Open 6 Days Mon to Sat

At Helena’s Nursery you will find value for money baby accessories and childcare products, from Moses baskets, to cots, from baby baths to high chairs, Prams & Walkers

Tel: 048-67742796 • Mob: 086-2288387 • Email: woodfernestoves@gmail.com.

Visit our showrooms for friendly advice on our stove and pellet boiler ranges - 154 Teermore Road, Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh

Visit our website www.woodferne.com

Joie Stages 012 Car Seat

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You really will be able to find all your baby essentials here

THE FABRIC LIBRARY

OVER 1000 NEW FABRICS AND MINI CURTAINS TO CHOOSE FROM. FULL MAKE UP AND FITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE. STOCKISTS OF FARROW AND BALL PAINTS.

FREE LINING ON ALL CURTAIN ORDERS

The Fabric Library (Eniskillen) ltd, 18 Derrychara Link, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, BT746GB TEL ROI: 04-866327893 / NI: 028-66327893 • EMAIL: thefabriclibraryenniskillen@gmail.com • www.thefabriclibraryenniskillenltd.com

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Belcoo Pharmacy, 15 Main Street, Belcoo, Main A4 Sligo to Enniskillen Road

Nationwide Service • Weekly Service

Ireland - England -Europe Full and Part Loads

Knockaraven Garrison, Fermanagh (048) 68658106 Mob: 0044-7734245359 • 00447831 629517 Email: vpg75@hotmail.com • info@vpgremovals.com TILES & FLOORING

APPLIANCES

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FIREPLACES & STOVES

Lackaboy Industrial Estate, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh • Telephone from ROI: 048 6632 5278 • Telephone from NI and UK: 028 6632 5278 • www.mullendomestic.com

ROBERT DICKIE ENNISKILLEN - Hardware Merchants, Builders’ Suppliers and Marine Agents -

Excellent Selection of Lawnmowers & Hedge Trimmers from Mountfield, Countax & Echo

7 Down Street, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh • BT74 7DL Email: robertdickie@btconnect.com Tel: 048-66322155 / 048-66326191 / 048-66322949

Mollan Bros Furniture

MASSIVE SALE NOW ON OVER 500 ITEMS OF FURNITURE REDUCED - HURRY WHILE STOCKS LAST

Luxor corner group was £1199 now £895

(In Stock & Available in 2 colours )

Swivel Chair Was £499 Now £300

Mollan Bros Furniture, 15 Mill Street, Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh • BT94 1GR TEL: 048 686 28700 • Visit www.mollanbros.com

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J. HAMILTON

Motor Body Repairs

crash repair centre

• Crash Repair • Full resprays • Restorations • Insurance Work • Spot Repairs • Airbrush Work

All Classes of Motor Body Repairs Undertaken All Types of Servicing and MOT Preperation

“No Sunday Phone Calls” P188 Blackhawk Pulling System in Operation

Telephone: 048-66388367 • Mobile: 0044 (0) 7802 701597 SALLOON, BALLINAMALLARD

CRIBBIN CAR SALES

Castleplunkett, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Telephone: 086-2665015 10 VW Polo 1.2...............................................€9500 10 VW Golf 1.6 Diesel.....................................€11,000 09 Toyota Avensis Diesel..................................€10,250 09 VW Golf Diesel.........................................€10,000 08 Peugeot 407 Diesel......................................€5,800 08 Opel Astra 1.4 SXi 3dr...................................€6,500 08 Toyota Corolla 1.4 Saloon..............................€7,000 All cars are services, Nct’d and we have 6 months parts and labour warranty.

Fast and it's efficient service We guarantee a response within 60 mins We repair approximately 90% of all vehicles attended at the roadside 24 hour call centre Phone: Letterkenny: 074-9139303 Donegal Town: 00353 074-97 40000 (Ballyshannon) Mobile: 086-2289494 Email:info@jdrecoveryservice.com Website: www.jdrecoveryservice.com

www.autotechbodyrepairs.com /autotechbodyrepairs Old Dublin Road, Carraroe, Co. Sligo Tel: 071-9170745

COYNE TRACTOR TYRES & ACCESSORIES

Unit 2, Ardnaree, Ballina, Co. Mayo

• Servicing • Panel Beating • Tracking • Parts • Light Setting • Echaust Repairs • Towbar Fitting Discoun with th t • NCT Preparation is Advert • Valeting • Recovery

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We offer a wide range of services including pre-nct testing, car repair, recovery and sales.

We also have a spray shop for all your bodywork needs. We fix all types of motoring problems ranging from mechanical problems to electrical problems.

We also sell high quality used cars at affordable prices. (See www.bundoranmotors.com or call us for details.)

HUGE SALE!

ON ALL FARM MACHINERY TYRES, TUBES & BATTERIES

VEHICLE SERVICING FROM JUST €99

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Depot at Water Lane, Ballina • Tel: 096-21935 Call out: 087-2686360 • Phone/Fax: 096-72660

Ariel Dym 096-70993 • 086-8978395

REPAIRS & RECOVERY

• Car Service • Car Repair • NCT Preperation • DOE Preperation • NCT Failure • DOE Failure • Diagnostics • Tractor Repair • Trailer Repair • Machinery Repair • 24 Hour Break Down & Recovery Norm's Auto Repairs,NW Business Park, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim • M: 0871725572 Open: Mon - Sat: 8.00am - Late • On Call Sundays Email: normsautorepairs@gmail.com

All Engines Reconditioned Call us today for a competitive quote!

IDA Industrial Estate, Cleveragh, Sligo Tel: 071-9162531

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Castlerea Vehicle Recycling Call us today for all your tyre needs

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

WANTED

TOP PRICES PAID!

4x4’s, FORKLIFTS, TRACK MACHINES, OLD TRACTORS, 10ftx7ft TRAILERS

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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farmingServices

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 !. galvanized grass-harrow. 6and8 bail trailers. 10!. and 20!. slurry injectors fully galvanized. 7!. wroufler new "nes wide wheels. 5!. PZ wroufler. Horse Arena Leveler. PZ 165 drum-mower. PZ 186 drum - mower.

ZTR 165 drum- mower. VICON 165 disc-mower. PZ 212 drum-mower. LELY 10!. power-harrow. PZ 360 Haybobs. PZ Haybob. KRONE 243 Mower condi"oner 8!. LELY SPLENDIMO 240 mower with condi"oner.

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

Tel: 087-680-6540

PERMIT NO.CP00-09-03267-03

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY 086-8381227 / 086-1997815

Are you ready for lambing?

TULLY FORGE LTD

COMPACT CALVING GATE

DESIGNED WITH TRUE FARM LOGIC

Lambing season is upon us again “are you ready?” If you get our Quadcrate Multi-Purpose Lambing package you will be. We promise our Lambing Package will be the best purchase you make all year or your money back within 2 months. These time saving attachments will help you gain a higher lambing percentage MAKE USE OF OUR LATEST OFFER • Free Body Warmer • Free Beanie Hat • Free Quadcrate Pen with Light With every package sold above €850 during the month of January

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

Feel Free to watch our DVD on our website. See which package suits you.

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

www.quadcrate.co.uk • Tel: 0044-7736177626 wallingham@quadcrate.co.uk

www.tullyforge.ie • thomas@tullyforge.ie

Jason De Ward

CascoAgri

Correct Shoeing for Balance and Performance Providing a Service that is dependable, caring, ethical and professional

Tel: 086-333-0058 • Email: deward.jason@gmail.com

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

ALSO NEW HOLLAND TRACTORS TS&TSA • SL/SLDP • TM 120 • TM125 • TM130 • 8160 • 8260 • 8360 ALSO MASSEY FERGUSON 130 • 165 • 185 • 188 • 168 • 240 • 265 • 250 • 275 • 290 •550 • 565 • 575 • 590 675 • 690 • 698 • 699 • 365 • 375 • 390 • 398 • 300 • 500 • 600 • 40 Series SL/SLDP Masy Ferguson Balers - 124 • 120/20 John Deere 342 / 550 Class Combines - Dominator & Lexion New Holland Combines - All Models John Deere Combines - 955 • 965 • 975 • 1075 • 1077 • 1178

Tel: 087-279-7553

APPROVED AEOS, TAMS & REPS CONTRACTOR

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

WANTED

Mollahan Engineering & Maintenance

We are purchasing All Ranges of Beef Cattle - Top Prices paid Dunleavy Meats, Cooneal, Ballina, Co. Mayo (096) 33930 Michael 087 2336184 John 087 9377735

• 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 Castlerea Co-opertive YOUR STOCK IN YOUR Livestock Mart Ltd. OWN YARD PROPERTY SERVICES PROVIDERS LICENCE NO: 002249 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.

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.

Telephone: 094-9620300 • e-mail: info@castlerealivestockmart.com web: www.castlerealivestockmart.com Property Services Providers Licence No: 002249

• Determine the optimum time to sell stock • Indicate the health status of animals • Determine purchase and sale prices • Establish cut-off mating weights for heifer • Measure each field/paddocks

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

Farmers - Remove the headache of the Year End Tax Return!

Bonniconlon, Co. Mayo • Tel: 086-3970001 email: info@dmdmanfacturingltd.com

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

Farm Sheds Fabricated & Erected Telephone: 0044-77-46117236 Would you like to know your tax liability before the end of the tax year? Are you tired of looking for lost expenses and invocies?

IFAC has a unique and easy solution to help you! Call Claire on 071-9167848

Painted versions: 5cwt model @ €475.00 6cwt model @ €515 • 8cwt model @ €550 Cavallo 890PXT: • 16 cwt capacity wagtail spreader c/w Stainless Steel Hopper inc. Hydraulic Control Price inc. VAT €2500.00 • 24 cwt capacity wagtail spreader c/w Stainless Steel Hopper inc. Hydraulic Control Price inc. VAT €2800.00

IFAC Branch, Collooney, Co. Sligo

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

MULCHRONE AGRI

We can make any size of shed to suit your needs just give me a call • All ridge and galvanised gutters supplied with screws • sheds repaired and resheeted • Sliding doors made and hung • Gutters repaired and fitted all power washing done • All ground work and concrete done • All types of block work and plastering done • All types of digger work done

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

Available for all your pit silage harvesting requirements for 2017 season, covering Co. Mayo and Co. Sligo. Extra Trailers available for long hauls Check out our youtube videos. Contact Pat on 0872439242

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naturalhealth Fresh Wheatgrass Juice

The information provided to you on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical advice and it is important that you do not make medical decisions without first consulting your doctor or other healthcare professional.

• Cleanses the Immune system and increases Alkalinity • Aids Digestion and Metabolism • Treat & Heal Skin Disorders incl. Eczema, Psoriasis & Sunburn Collect your fresh wheatgrass juice every week at: • Market Square, Castlebar every Friday 9am-4pm • IT Sligo Farmers Market every Saturday morning 9am-1pm • Livestock Exhibition Centre, Carrick on Shannon every Sunday 9am-1pm

www.juiceman.ie • info@juiceman.ie • M: 086-2596730

As this is a fresh product please call for your supplies

Juicing for Health By Deborah Sherlock

uicing is nothing new but this new craze of super juicing and raw foodies has recently become increasingly popular. So what is juicing? In essence, Juicing is simply removing the juice from whole fruits and vegetables. The fibre is broken down in the fruit and vegetables ensuring that a rich supply of nutrients, antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals are more easily absorbed by the body. Juicing can reduce your risk of cancer, boost your immune system, remove toxins from the body, aids digestion

and helps with weight loss. Virtually every health authority recommends that we get 6-8 servings of vegetables and fruits per day and very few of us actually get that. Juicing is an easy way to guarantee that you will reach your daily target. Juicing provides versatility in fruit and vegetables because it helps people enjoy fruits and vegetables they might not usually enjoy in their whole form. It can also balance the pH in our bodies, and in turn, help to protect us from conditions related to acidic imbalances, including heart and kidney disease and diabetes. When starting out with juicing I would recommend a mid ranged price juicer. Start by juicing vegetables and fruits you really enjoy. Juices should taste pleasant. Be

adventurous with flavour combinations. I do not recommend a juicing-only weight loss plan because the lack of fibre and protein in juices often leaves u feeling hungry. Add juices to your

Mon-Thu 9.00 - 6.00pm Fri 9.00 - 5pm Home and hospital visits catered for Garden/Tone St, Ballina Tel: 096-72189 087-6389500 email: begley.john2@gmail.com

normal daily food plan for maximum nutrient intake and health benefits. You’re getting a massive dose of essential vitamins (A, C, E) and minerals (zinc, potassium, iron, calcium) by

including a vibrant juice in your daily diet. It might just be enough to put that extra pep in your step!

Westport Foot Clinic Westport, Co. Mayo

Chiropodist: Martin Mc Nally Tel: 087 222 6260

Sweet Green goodness Ingredients Half a Pineapple, 2 handfuls of spinach 1 cucumber Juice your ingredients through your juicer and add ice to make a refreshing sweet juice packed with nutrients!

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A special event this year is the Choral Concert by AnUna in St. Columbus Church, Drumcliffe on Friday, May 5th at 8pm.

Anúna - founded in 1987 by Irish composer Michal McGlynn in an effort to create a physical voice for his compositions many of which are strongly influenced by the history and mythology of his homeland. Ireland has a long and sophisticated history of traditional singing or sean nós which McGlynn uses as the basis for many of his arrangements and compositions. The name Anúna is derived from the Gaelic term An Uaithne, a collective description for the three ancient forms of Irish music - Goltraí (song of lament), Geantraí (song of joy) and Suantraí (the lullaby). An

Pat Shortt – How’s Tings? IT promises to a night of music and mayhem at Ballina Arts Centre on Saturday night, May 6th. Ireland’s most popular comedian explores all sorts of 'tings'... Big tings and little tings... Personal tings and tings that are not so personal... Important international tings and tings that only affect the parish. In Shortt, it’s a funny show about tings!! Not to be missed! Time: 8.00 p.m. Tickets: €28.00. Early booking advised.

Sligo Academy of Music Gala Fri 21 Apr, 8pm / €15/7.50 u18s / The Hawks Well Theatre The Sligo Academy of Music Gala event takes place every year, raising and donating funds to their chosen charity. This year's funds raised will be kindly donated towards the Hawks Well Renovation Fund. A wonderful line up features the Sligo Academy of Music Sinfonietta, Jazz Orchestra,Junior Orchestras and Voice Squad; the Summerhill College Choir; the County Sligo Golf Club Male Voice Choir, Sligo Gospel Choir and Jonathan Carter, Eoin Troy, Joe Hunt, Niamh Crowley, Keith O'Donnell and Leonard Dorrian.There will also be a surprise guest soloist on the night! Founded in 2000 by its current Director of Music, Sligoborn musician Niamh Crowley, to create opportunities for instrumental tuition in the classical and jazz genres in the Northwest, SAM now boasts three orchestras, the Sinfonietta,the Junior and the Jazz Orchestras, who have played at various venues nationwide as well as the Czech Republic, Hungary, France and The Netherlands.This night promises to be a night of exceptional musicianship and a performance not to be missed.

PJ Gallagher A brief history of the Irish willy Fri 28 April, 8pm €20 At The Hawks Well Theatre, Sligo PJ Gallagher is one of Ireland’s bestloved comedians. He is most widely known for the huge success of many characters in the hilarious and sometimes outrageous hit TV show Naked Camera, alongside his DVD of the same name, which received triple platinum sales. In 2008 he took his alter ego Jake Stevens to the US to film a new series called Makin’ Jake. He rarely has time to be himself these days!

Uaithne and subsequently Anúna is a uniquely beautiful instrument. The purity and natural techniques that are employed by the singers explore the stories of ordinary people, poets, saints and scholars. Within these songs are universal truths told through the landscape, the philosophy and the mythology of Ireland and beyond. See www.anuna.ie Tickets on sale at the Fáilte Ireland Office, O'Connell Street, Sligo www.coscos.ie or phone Brenda at 0861925988.

WELCOMING GEORGE It’s yet another coup for Mary Robinson, who has been able to attract former US Senator George Mitchell, who played such a pivotal role in the NI peace process, to Ballina, to address the gathering at the forthcoming annual Mary Robinson Centre International Human Rights Lecture in Ballina on Thursday, April 27th. The evening will seek to address many important national and international issues post-Brexit and a large gathering is expected from local communities to welcome George, who did so much good work to achieve the Good Friday Agreement.

Down and Out in Paris and London This one-man performance comes to Ballina Arts Centre on 20th April, at 8 p.m. A man drifting through life, in early 1930s Paris, teaching English and generally soaking up the rich underbelly of Parisian life, finds himself falling helplessly short and discovering a very different view of life, looking up from below. With a keen understanding of social inequality and a wry sense of humour, he vividly recounts his experiences while down and out. Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell, adapted (and performed) by Phelim Drew is a show that tells the story of a man, living in Paris, and determined to make a living as a writer. All does not go well however and the adventures, he is forced by his circumstances to recount, are the beginnings of a life in poverty. At times funny and entertaining, it is also peppered with the poignant realities of being “At last, genuinely, down and out”. Based on when George Orwell in the late 1920’s went 'underground' and worked as a dishwasher in various restaurants in Paris and spent time on the road as a tramp in the London environs - culminating 15 years later in the publication of 1984. Tickets: €14 / €12. Early booking advised.

Ballina, Co. Mayo Tel: 086 8773635

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FREE CLASSIFIEDS OCR Waste Management Scrap Metal Collection WE PAY CASH

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FOR SALE: 3 seater brown fabric couch and matching armchairs complete with cream chairbacks all in good condition, reasonably priced. Also 4 large gold coloured cushions, never used. Coffee tables, bedside lockers with headboards and bedroom chairs to match. 2 fireside chairs,with curtains and cushions to match. 2 study desks and computer desk. 1 timber fireplace in perfect condition, also small household items never used eg. pictures, coal bucket, wicker turf box, electric heaters etc.. Call 0872026465 NEW TALL NORMENDE 9 BASKET FREEZER Too big for space left to intergrate it into new kitchen. Can deliver. Cost €600 sell for €200 Call: 086-3214869

RAMP FOR SALE STURDY STEEL - suitable for wheelchair or walking aid access to door of building. New with hand rails each side. contact 0863578827 BEKO CHEST FREEZER For Sale - Ballina area. €90 Tel: 086-3629736 COSTA DEL SOL _APT. TO LET LA CALA DE MIJAS. 2 bedroom ground floor in quiet complex, sleeps 5/6. 3 minutes walk to beach, restaurants, shop and bus stop.30 minutes from Malaga airport.€350 per week 0866629815 FOR SALE HANDMADE KNITS FOT BABYS Blankets, Hats, Cardigans, etc Tel: 087-1272463 3- PIECE SUITE - dutch red draylon three seater couch with 2 matching armchairs; large antique table and chairs, coffee tables, chest of drawers, heater, beds, Lshaped bar seat, firescreen, new steel ramp for wheelchair access to house, photocopier, phone, desk, nutribullet juicer, toaster, gas cooker, all excellent condition. tel: 0892146666

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

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• 14 tonne machine hire • 18 tonne tractor and dump trailer hire • All ground works • Land Reclamation

Manufacturers of Commercial & Industrial Roller Shutters and Doors

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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 • Footpaths

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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

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED & CLEANED ALSO DRAIN JETTING SERVICE Waste Collection permit no: NWCPO-12-11038-01

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

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Suppliers & Installers of uPVC Windows & Doors

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Tel: 087-6644868 Domestic & Commercial Roofing

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

Gilroy Glass Ltd Hazelwood Rd, Sligo

• Manufacturers of double glazed units to trade and retail • Replace your existing double glazed units with energy efficient units •Complete glazing service • Stockists of all types of glass

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• Glass cut while you wait

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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

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

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• 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.

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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

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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.

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

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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

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• 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

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

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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:

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MJ Healy FENCING & AGRI SERVICES LTD

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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

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