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Big weekly shop a thing of the past?

Retailers plan smaller sites as households ditch big weekly shop

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A sold out concert featuring the very best of Mayo and Manchester's Irish Musicians, Singers and Dancers launched the the Diaspora weekend in the Fr Peyton Centre on Saturday 2 August in Attymass, North Mayo. Pictured are All Performers, Atlantic Rhythm, Bofield Ceili Band, Joe Keegan, Horkan Family, Lawrence Hennigan from Keegan Academy of Irish Dancing.

or almost three decades it looked as if supermarket expansion plans had no end. Megastores and out of town retail spaces were blistering on to the landscape across the country as the big supermarkets competed to lure customers for their 'big weekly shop'. They transformed the way we shopped, changing from somewhere we went to buy a few groceries to a one-stop destination for everything from a washing machine, handbag or barbeque to a full set of garden furniture. But figures released this month suggest the age of the megastore may be waning, with plans for new premises shrinking back to levels not seen since the recession. Figures from global property consultants CBRE hint at a sea change in how we choose to shop – and the shape of things to come. Shoppers are rejecting the 'big weekly shop' model and choosing to buy less more often, in so-called 'top-up' shops. As cash-strapped households continue to suffer from stagnant wage growth combined with inflation that continues to erode disposable incomes, it appears many are rejecting the model whereby they can buy their groceries and throw a new television into the trolley as well. The transition has led to the rising popularity of smaller, convenience-style stores – and a decline in the popularity of out of town stores. On average the typical busy mum now makes 19 dashes to the supermarket every month, according to recent reports. Hectic schedules, unannounced guests and hungry kids mean it is impossible for mums to limit their shopping to one trip a week. Continued on Page 2

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Big Weekly Shop a thing of the past?

Mayo driver banned for not strapping in kids A

Continued from the front page The study found typically mums now carry out three “big” supermarket shops each month and make an additional nine dashes to the shops to replenish the food cupboards. A typical mum also visits a convenience store or corner shop a further seven times a month in order to top up and keep family life ticking along. Tesco already appears to be rethinking its expansion strategy in the UK, announcing last month that it will use land previously earmarked for supermarkets to build 4,000 new homes.

FATHER was disqualified from driving for one year after he failed to restrain two of his infant children, including a six-monthold baby, while driving his car. John Cleary of Lough Mask Road, Ballinrobe, was told by Judge Mary Devins that she was disqualifying him from driving because it was the only way to get the message across that children’s lives were precious. Garda Aidan Connaughton told Castlebar District Court that on March 13, 2014, he stopped Mr Cleary while he was driving at

the Cornmarket, Ballinrobe. In the rear of the car were his three children aged three, two and six months. Garda Connaughton said that only the two year old was restrained. He explained that the six-month-old baby was in a Moses basket but was not strapped in while the three year old was standing on the back seat. The court heard that Mr Cleary and his wife were in the front seat and that both were wearing their seat belts. “You took time to belt yourself in but you did not take time to

belt your three tiny children in. If you had braked suddenly, two would have their necks broken while you and your wife would have walked away safely,” Judge Devins told Mr Cleary. Mr Cleary told the court that he was moving house for the third time in a month and the court heard he was under pressure at the time. As well as disqualifying Mr Cleary from driving, Judge Devins also fined him €100. Mr Cleary pleaded with Judge Devins to reconsider the driving ban but said she would not.

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Sligo garda charged over Dublin ATM scam A Sligo garda and former GAA county star has been charged with deception following an investigation in Dublin into an bank ATM scam. Gurteen man Brendan Phillips appeared in

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ore than 2 million people living in Manchester and Birmingham are hearing

radio ads for Mayo and the Wild Atlantic Way right now. Tourism Ireland has teamed up with Flybe and Ireland West Airport Knock, to highlight great airfares to Knock from Manchester and Birmingham this summer. The campaign has run during July and continues through August – reminding potential holidaymakers living in and around both British cities why they should put this part of Ireland on their wishlist for a holiday or short break this summer. The ads are airing on popular radio stations like Capital FM, Heart West Midlands and Key 103, urging listeners to come and explore “Ireland’s most beautiful beaches, harbours and headlands”. The

campaign also includes online advertising on popular leisure, travel and outdoor websites. Britain is the largest single market for tourism to the island of Ireland; last year, we welcomed approximately 3.8 million British visitors, who contributed some €1.2 billion in revenue to the economies north and south. Vanessa Markey, Tourism Ireland’s head of Great Britain, said: “Great Britain is the largest single market for tourism to the island of Ireland and we are really pleased to see strong growth of +13% in British visitor numbers for the first five months of 2014. We are determined to ensure that growth continues. Tourism

Ireland is undertaking an extensive programme of promotions in Britain throughout 2014, which includes a major focus on the Wild Atlantic Way. Cooperative campaigns, like this one with Flybe and Ireland West Airport Knock, are an important element of our programme to boost travel to Ireland.” Tourism Ireland is rolling out an extensive marketing campaign this year, targeting millions of potential visitors across Britain. Activity includes advertising, digital marketing and social media, publicity, trade and consumer promotions; golf and business tourism are also a key focus, as is building on the very positive ‘Gathering’ legacy.

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T was revealed last week that the former Imperial Hotel is to become the new civic offices of the Castlebar Municipal District. The announcement was made by Mr. Paddy Mahon, director of services, at a meeting of the authority in Castlebar. He was responding to fresh complaints by elected members that unlike the three other municipal councils in the county, the Castlebar entity has been left without a permanent headquarters of its own. Despite being told that the council could hold their meetings in Aras an Chontae on a temporary basis, members were disappointed to find their July session transferred to a room

in the council’s IT section, a venue previously used by the former Castlebar electoral area committee. Councillor Al McDonnell, cathaoirleach, does not believe Aras an Chontae is suitable for district council meetings because it’s too large. And he is keen for a more suitable temporary chamber to be identified for council meetings. Despite the announcement concerning the former Imperial Hotel, Councillor Michael Kilcoyne argued it could be a number of years before it is fully refurbished. “I don’t believe funding is in place for the project, so there is no guarantee of it happening in the short to medium term,” he said.

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Fruit and vegetables are supplied to the tea room and to Enniscoe House, and are available in season for sale at the garden gate. There are also allotments for individuals or small groups which are run on strictly organic principles. Courses are run in organic gardening every year.

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The garden was restored under the Great Gardens of Ireland Programme and was opened to the public in 1999. It has been maintained by every generation of the family from the 18th century to the present day. It is open from April to the end of October.

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August at Ballina Arts Centre Her work often reexamines ‘the past in the now, questioning ordinaries and the familiar; often objects of loss’. Weighed runs until 27th September. Admission free. The Children of Lir The Sylvan Kelly School of Irish Dance will be performing their new dance show 'The Children of Lir' on Friday 22nd August, 8pm and Saturday 23rd August, 3pm and 8pm at Ballina Arts Centre. The school is based in Ballina and the cast is made up of dancers between 4-18 years of age. The troupe contains

many champion level dancers who hold Connaught, All-Ireland, British and European titles. 13 year old Ronan Kelly who is 4 times world champion will be performing in the show. The school has also won awards on TV shows like Glas Vegas and An Jig Gig and a group performed on the Late Late Toy Show in recent times. This show will be a lively, enjoyable night’s entertainment capturing the best of Irish traditional music and dance. Tickets €7.50 for Saturday matinee and €10 for evening shows. Booking essential.

Weighed - an exhibition by Mary Foudy O’Halloran: The Official Opening will be Friday 8th August, 8pm, all welcome to attend. In Mary Foudy O’Halloran’s paintings, traditional scenes of domesticity and the unremarkable are called into question on closer viewing by small, uneasy details: subdued colours unsettle and disturb; figures, endlessly repeated, are pushed to the extremes of space or smothered; invaded by paint and domestic pattern; trapped by environment or weighed down by dirt. Working with mixed media, she builds up layers, making marks, balancing tints and tones in the process.

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t has emerged that one of the people who helped the heroic American tourist who received much acclaim for rescuing a man from the river Liffey in Dublin, is from Leitrim. Cathal McEnaney from Lurganboy was one of three good samaritans who helped the brave American tourist after an horrific ordeal on the 19th July. US citizen Joe Sheehan was robbed of his wallet and smart phone while rescuing a man from the River Liffey. The 20 year old from Nebraska had just arrived in Dublin that evening and was walking around trying to find a hostel, when he saw the man get into trouble in the river. Joe, a trained lifeguard, took his valuables out of his pockets and jumped into the water. He helped the man to safety, only to be told his Samsung Galaxy as well as his wallet containing €100 and £40 sterling had been stolen. Joe explained he came out of the water after saving a man’s life and

had nothing left. Luckily he was helped out by three bystanders. Lurganboy’s Cathal McEnaney, his girlfriend Katie and another man called Hugh, who they did not know, gave the tourist money, helped him cancel his cards, organise travel and accommodation. Cathal who previously played football for Glencar Manor, is currently living and working in Dublin. Cathal, Katie and Hugh brought the American man to a cafe and calmed him down, they also took him to the Irish Tourist Assistance Service in Store Street Garda Station. They treated Joe to a night out to try and give the tourist a positive experience of Dublin and Ireland. The American hero-turned-victim stayed the night in Cathal and Katie’s house before he returned to London where he is studying. Gardai said the theft was reported at 8.45pm on Saturday, July 19 and is under investigation. No arrests have been made to date.

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For just €12 (adult) and €6 (child) spend the day at Lissadell and enjoy: • A guided tour of Lissadell House • Admission to the YEATS exhibition • Admission to the COUNTESS MARKIEVICZ exhibition • Admission to the WORLD WAR 1 CENTENARY exhibition • Admission to the 18th c. ALPINE Garden • Admission to the Victorian KITCHEN Garden (this walled garden is currently being restored) Classified by Foror’s Ireland as a star choice: “Lissadell is the biggest cultural tourism draw in the north west of the country” (Paul Clements interviewed by the Sligo Champion, April 2014). Visit our tea rooms in the Coach House for delicious home baking, served all day from 10.30am – 6pm. Visitors please note that there is no wheelchair access to the house, or to the upstairs galleries in the Coach House & Riding Arena. Lissadell is a country estate so be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

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New Nutrition Clinic Opens in Mayo

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aroline Brosnihan graduated as a Dietitian from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen with a BSc First Class Honours Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Caroline is a member of the Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute (INDI) which is the professional organisation for Dietitians in Ireland. Dietitians registered with the INDI are the only nutritional professionals approved by health insurers. Caroline also completed a Postgraduate in Applied Sports Nutrition from St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, London. She has now set up a private Dietetic Clinic; Connacht Nutrition & Dietetic Clinic based in the N5 Business Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Caroline has experience working in hospitals and the community. She has delivered many workplace health promotion programmes to businesses, developed and implemented successful weight loss programmes, delivered seminars for sports teams at club and county level as well as individual athletes, talks to ladies and men's groups, schools, cancer groups etc. Caroline is fully trained and competent in

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Team Radisson & Local Suppliers Launch Perfect Day Package

New Dog Grooming Service in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Full Groom Service, Trained in the UK Grooming from €20

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he Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Sligo really got into the swing of things by launching their new Perfect Day Package! At just €9999 for 135 guests the package includes arrival reception for all your guests, five course dinner with wine, late evening buffet, extensive Room Décor (including chair covers, sashes and personalised menus), two complimentary rooms as well as our newly refurbished bridal suite. It also includes the very best local suppliers including hair by Salon 2 including a bridal trial and hair on the day for the bride and two bridesmaids, suits by EJ’s including grooms suits, two groomsmen suits, two pageboys, father of the bride and father of the

groom outfits. Music is provided by the amazing Deja Groove and David Knight (Irish Wedding Photography) are offering their ultimate wedding package. Last but no means least your wedding flowers are provided by Feehilys Florists. To top it all when you book your Perfect Day Package you can also enjoy a complimentary Honeymoon with a choice of over 1000 Radisson Blu Hotels in over 105 countries right across the globe!! This really is a unique package and dates are limited. Wedding Co-ordinator Denise will be happy to talk to prospective couples about the Perfect Day Package and Honeymoon details by calling +71 914 0008 (terms and conditions apply to Perfect Day & Honeymoon Offer)

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Man ‘prank orders five pizzas to police station’ after arrest for theft A thief didn’t know when to stop causing mischief after reportedly prank-ordering five pizzas while being detained at a police station. Michael Harp, 29, from Kentucky, United States, had been arrested on Tuesday night after allegedly shoplifting £21 ($36) worth of beer from a convenience store. But rather than sit quietly while being processed, police said he used his phone call to order pizzas from Domino’s under the name of his arresting officer, Captain Coy Wilson. Despite seeming rather harmless, the apparent prank earned Harp further charges of theft by deception, identity theft and impersonating an officer. The suspect denied he had ordered the food while at the Corbin police station. ‘I mean, pizzas,’ Harp told Lexington station WKYT-TV. ‘Come on, this is what high

schoolers do.’

Pregnant woman arrested after ‘posing on Facebook in stolen dress’

pregnant woman has been arrested after posing for selfies on Facebook in a dress she’d allegedly stolen just a few hours earlier. Now, we’re no experts (honest guv), but we reckon if you’ve nicked a dress from your local boutique, it’s probably not advisable to then pose for selfies on social media showing-off your ill-gotten wares.

Especially when the dress is a particularly distinctive fluoro leopard print number. That, though, is exactly what expectant mother, 27-year-old Danielle Saxton of West Frankfort, Illinois, is claimed to have done earlier this month.Shop owners believe Danielle walked out of Mortie’s Boutique with a sizeable haul including a new dress, some

shirts and some jewellery, none of which were paid for, before heading home to post pics of her new wardrobe on Facebook a few hours later. The co-owner of the boutique, Kert Williams, also took to the social media site to help track down the stolen items, saying he’d spotted Danielle making her getaway as he returned to the store on the other side of the

street. ‘Her excuse was there was nobody in here,’ Williams said. ‘We were in the back working, and that she could just take it. You know, not really much of an excuse there.’ Williams took pictures from the security cameras and put them on the shop’s Facebook page, along with a request for people to get in touch if they had any information.

Boy, 9, marries 62year-old woman for second time to make it ‘official’ in bizarre South African nuptials

A nine-year-old boy who sensationally ‘married’ a 62-year-old woman last year has wed her again to make the union ‘official’. As he did first time round, young Saneie Masilela controversially kissed his bride Helen Shabangu at her home in Mpumalanga, South Africa, where the latest pretend wedding took place. The family of the boy, and Mrs Shabangu, who was already married, were widely criticised after last year’s union but both were still unapologetic. ‘I didn’t have a problem with it because I know it’s what the ancestors wanted and it would make them happy,’ Saneie’s mother Patience Masilela, 47, said. Mrs Shabangu, who said the wedding was just a ritual, played down the controversy and added the two of them were ‘just playing’. Saneie seemed more serious about the whole thing and said he married the motherof-five because he loved her. Despite this declaration he said he planned to marry a woman of his own age when he was older.

Workers cleaning home mistake hanging corpse for mannequin, take it to rubbish tip

Blocksom and jetsom: Lego still coming ashore after washing overboard 17 years ago

s Lego puzzles go, this is going to take some time to put together. About five million toy bricks that were swept off a cargo ship near Cornwall 17 years ago are still being washed up on British beaches – and are still being collected by diehard fans. Tracey Williams, who started the Lego Lost At Sea page on Facebook, has even had a report of a plastic flipper making landfall in Australia. Ms Williams, from Newquay, has collected up to 600 pieces. She said: ‘There’s stories of kids in the late 1990s having buckets of dragons on the beach, selling them. These days the holy grail is an octopus or a dragon.’ The toys, which also include plastic spear guns and cutlasses, were thrown overboard by a giant wave that hit the Tokio

Express in 1997. No-one knows how many pieces have been recovered, and how many more pieces are still to come ashore. But oceanographer Curtis Ebbesmeyer said: ‘Things that go to the bottom of the sea don’t always stay there.’

Two Florida men hired to clean out a vacant house mistook a hanging corpse for a Halloween-style hoax – and took it to the dump. Workers Israel Lopez, 50, and Adam Hines, 30, told authorities they were tidying the house in Spring Hill at the request of the landlord when they came upon the corpse in the garage. The pair cut it down, believing it to be a mannequin, before hauling it to the local rubbish tip where a landfill worker realised it was a body and called the police. ‘Both individuals as well as the property owners believed the lifelike mannequin was a distasteful Halloween-like hoax left by the former renters,’ Hernando County Sheriff’s office said in a statement. ‘They cut the mannequin down, placed it on top of a pile of garbage in the back of the pick-up truck and proceeded to the landfill.’ Hernando County Sheriff’s officials said on Thursday that 33-year-old former tenant Jeremy Witsoth apparently committed suicide several weeks ago in the property, and that the body was ‘in a state of decomposition similar to mummification’.

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Gallery No.6 Market Street Sligo Eyecare for your Family Best of Luck to Tom & Michael from all at McPartlan Opticians

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Best Wishes to Gallery No.6 We are currently recruiting for full-time roles in Sales, Customer Service & Marketing. Limited places are available, so send your CV in now to Sylvia@flawless-marketing.com or call 071 9146466 to fast tract your application.

A new collaborative venture between acclaimed local potters Michael Kennedy and Tom Callery sees an exciting new studio open in Sligo. They tell us about their experience of pottery in Sligo; past, present and future.

ichael Kennedy was born in Thurles and studied at Crawford School of Art and Sligo IT, He graduated in fine art, painting and sculpture before going to the National College of Art and Design to complete a teacher training year. It was while there that he started to study stained glass and pottery which he loved from the moment he started working with clay. When he first arrived in Sligo November 1974 it was a dark and wet winter and he found it a fairly bleak place having spent the previous 4 month in the USA sunshine. That all changed when April arrived and the light that came off the sea was like somebody turning on a very bright light. Since then he has always loved the special light that Sligo has. The landscape and mythology has been a great influence on his work over the years and Sligo has always been consider spiritual home. Michael has been involved in Sligo's craft development ever since and set up his first studio in 1979. Many of the people involved in

craft business have worked for me over the years. Tom Callery grew up in Kilkenny, but has always had a strong connection with Sligo as his parents are from the west of Ireland. He visited Sligo a lot throughout his childhood and was always amazed coming over the Curlews at the enormous presence of Benbulben, Knocknarea and the ocean. Tom moved to Sligo in 1991 for college. Studying fine Art and Ceramics. Back then the energy of the artistic community busy at work in Sligo town was very evident There was a real buzz about the place with the Arts Festival and numerous creative projects. In 1998 he finished working for Michael to set up his own business with his wife, Grainne McLoughlin. Breeogue Pottery/Callery Ceramics was founded with a view to creating contemporary products made according to traditional methods and techniques. Gallery No.6 came about out of many conversations Michael and Tom have had over the years, to do something different about selling pottery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to offer a great location in Sligo town to showcase our own work and the fine work of other local craft

T: 071-916 1305 F: 071-916 1356 email: info@winterwood.ie www.winterwood.ie Opening Times: 9am-6pm Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm Sat After hours by appointment Good Luck to Michael & Tom with Gallery No.6

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said. Sligo has already seen success with projects like ‘Made in Sligo’, which has helped develop a strong name for quality crafts and pottery with the promotion of the Sligo craft trail. The feedback and response of the public to their work will serve to inspire them ever further and the overall impact of the gallery will promote ceramics in the Northwest on an even grander scale. The first exhibition, Six @ 6, features six of the best local potters/ceramicists displaying their work proudly together under our roof. These are Breeogue Pottery, Ian Carty Ceramics, Lynda Gault Ceramics, O'Riain Pottery, Rachel Quinn Ceramics and Tom Callery Ceramics. It will be just the first of many impressive displays of Sligo craft to come at Gallery No.6.

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Best wishes to Tom & Michael with their new venture from potters too, as well as open the doors to the workshop within so visitors can see the work behind the scenes. We want to make Sligo a place where people come to see a lot of different types of ceramics, to make it a destination for people seeking excellent craft in the North West,” says Michael. Gallery Number 6 will bring a bigger variety of ceramics to the people of Sligo. “Now with this new venture of Gallery Number Six, I look forward to having a central location to build something completely new and unique; a studio / gallery/workshop which breaks down the barriers between maker and buyer and offers a truly personal experience. It will provide the customer with the opportunity to witness the creative process involved in the production of pottery and ceramics. We will feature demonstrations and classes, offering the chance to learn about the traditions, history and story of the maker's craft in an exceptionally cultural experience,” Tom

071 9142266 | High Street, Sligo | www.mariandineenhairstudio.com Marian Dineen Hair Salon is an award winning salon in the heart of Sligo town. Our team of talented and experienced stylists will advise you on colour, cut & condition and the home care for your hair Our doors are always open on West Gardens, High Street and we are happy for our clients, new and loyal to come in and get professional advice from our friendly and knowledgeable team. Join us on Saturday 16th August for " Craic agus Ceol" when we celebrate the 2014 Sligo Fleadh Cheoil with traditional music at the salon. To book your appointment with us call us on 071 9142266.

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One of Sligo's Oldest Pubs est 1840s The Fox's Den is a Family run Bar & Lounge with a Convenient Store located in the Village of Keash at the Foot of the Famous Keashcorran Hill.

reated by Twins for Twins Founded July 4th 2010 Twin Fest Ireland is the National Festival for Twin’s Triplets & all multiples in Ireland. It was created as a Festival to bring together identical, fraternal ,young and old, twins, triplets ,quads and their families in 1 Location for 1 Day from all Parts of Ireland while raising funds for chosen charities. Twin Fest originated from an idea on which to raise funds for what was known as the Meningitis Trust in memory of an Angel, Katie Garvey

who at aged 5 months succumbed to this deadly disease on Valentines Day 2007.Katie’s Parents Martha & George wished to make aware to other parents at how life treating Meningitis can be by sharing there story with others and providing funds to charities so that they to can carry out there great work. Patrick Ward Katie’s uncle who himself is a Twin pushed this idea, to which is now Ireland’s National Festival for Twin’s, approaching its 4th year in existence taking place on the 2nd last

weekend of August each year in the historic Location of Keash Co.Sligo. Twin Fest aims to provide a family fun day for all while raising funds for its chosen charities. To date Twin Fest has awarded funds to the following charities The Meningitis Trust, The Little Fighters Fund. Act for Meningitis and Keash Village Enchantment Ltd. Twin Fest Ireland 2014 are delighted to be supporting ACT for Meningitis. This is truly a day for twins to meet other Twins to share stories and make new friends.It is always double or triple the fun at Twin Fest Ireland. Calling all

counties Lets see if we can beet our record of Counties that attend Twin Fest last year. There are 26 Counties In Ireland and 6 in Northern Ireland.2013 we had Twins from 23 Counties Lets see if me can beet that no this year.

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Taking the Stress Out of College

iving away from home tends to be the toughest adjustment for first-year students. You've had a clear role within your family all of your life: the family comedian, the mediator, maybe the translator. These roles can help you feel like you belong somewhere. It can be hard adjusting to a new place and a new way of fitting in â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially if it seems like your family is doing fine without you. You may feel homesick in your first weeks and months. The first thing to know about homesickness is that it's very common. In fact, just about everyone experiences it at some point in his or her life. It might not feel like it when you're in it, but going through homesickness helps us all grow stronger and builds our coping skills. Homesickness can force you to challenge yourself into trying new ways of meeting

people. Try joining your campus gym and taking exercise classes or studying in public places like libraries and cafes. Try to identify your feelings and fears, and talk about what you're going through. The sooner you deal with these issues, the sooner you'll feel better. If you are homesick, it can help to call, write, or email your parents, other family members, and friends from home to let them know how you're doing and to tell them you miss them. Who else can you talk to? For starters, that person sharing the dorm room with you. Roommates can be great built-in buddies. As first-year students themselves, they're probably experiencing many of the same fears and worries that you're dealing with. But what if you don't get along with your roommate?

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We collect students on Fridays from their accommodation (Clarrion,Yeats, Mulberry,The Brewery, Garda Station etc. etc.) on Fridays at 1pm and again at 5pm and deliver to the areas below. Buses are equipped with Lights & DVD Players with all the latest tunes to make your journey more enjoyable.You must Prebook!

We collect students on Fridays from their accommodation (Glassan, Eyre Sq, Newcastle, Corrib, Westside, Salthill etc. etc.) on Fridays at 2pm and deliver to the areas below. Buses are equipped with Lights & DVD Players with all the latest tunes to make your journey more enjoyable.You must Prebook!

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Meeting Roommates & Making Friends In some cases, it can be a good thing if you and your roommate aren't much alike. A different perspective on things may be helpful. In fact, it's probably wise not to expect that you'll be best friends with your roommate to avoid disappointment. Katie came to college expecting to be best buddies with her roomies. But over time it felt like the two of them made her the third wheel. With a switch in roommates and a change in attitude about what to expect, she ended up having a blast. Not everyone can switch roommates, though. That's why it helps to start with the idea that you'll respect your differences no matter what. If you and your roomie don't get along, it can help to find someone you do feel understands you — which should be easy on a campus with plenty of people. Giving new students an opportunity to meet is one idea behind freshman orientation. And many schools have student organization nights where all of the campus clubs gather and promote their organizations, so you can meet people with the same interests as you. You'll also meet tons of people in class or in your dorm. If you're really having roommate or friendship troubles, make a stop at the school counseling centre. All colleges and universities have one, and first-year fears are something the counselors know well. The counselors will either talk to you one-on-one or if there is a peer group for students who are feeling like you, you can choose to join it. Talking to others who are in the same situation can be comforting. Some students turn to alcohol, heavy partying, excessive sleeping, smoking, or drugs to deal with their first-year problems. Unfortunately, students who resort to getting wasted all the time to cope with their new

situation often find that too much partying brings lots more problems, like interfering with their ability to keep up with assignments, papers, and exams. In the worst case, it may mean getting in trouble with the college judicial department.

Staying Healthy Away From Home Sore throats, sprained ankles, and wisdom teeth that act up are as common among college students as homesickness. It's very easy, especially in a dorm environment, to catch bugs like the flu. People come in and out of your room all the time, and some of those who are sick may pass it on. And who has time to go home to the doctor when they get sick? With this in mind, universities have created health centers staffed with doctors, nurses, dentists — even nutritionists and counselors — ready to tend to your needs. Check out your student orientation packet or your school's website to find out more information about the health

Prevention Tips It's great to be prepared if you get sick, but better yet, how can you prevent getting sick in the first place? The usual measures, like washing your hands frequently, also apply at college. But you'll also have to think about community bathrooms, shared computer terminals, and cramped living quarters, all of which make germs way too happy. If you spend time in the school computer labs, it's a good idea to carry some antibacterial hand lotion in your backpack. When your roommate gets sick, use a germfighting solvent to occasionally wipe down shared things like doorknobs, telephone receivers, and remote controls. And don't underestimate the power of eating well and getting a good night's sleep. As always, the best defense is a good offense.

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he CMD Group provide a wide range of services to the small and medium size businesses to help them grow and develop in good times and in challenging times. Our team of professionals have all walked the walk in the many challenges you face every day in your business. We have made the mistakes and learned the hard way. Now we can help you avoid the pain and hardship. One of the key services we offer is a Business Analysis – a health check-up for your business! Your Business analysis is an initial discussion where we will assess your current business, what you want to achieve, how best to achieve it and most importantly whether we can help. Unless a real commercial benefit can be delivered there would be little point in you spending any money. Assuming we can

help we will then provide a written report outlining the cost and the benefits to you and your business. Another important service we offer is our HR Assist service. A lot of businesses cannot afford to have a fulltime HR person so this is where we come in. Our service is on a Needs only basis so you are not paying monthly fees or signing into long term contracts. Our HR Assist services covers areas like compliance audits, contracts of employment, policies & procedures, advice on managing employee issues, mediation services and dispute resolution, performance appraisals, representation at 3rd party hearings and training. To find out about all our services book a free consultation with one of our senior partners. It might be the best business decision you made this year.

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COURSES NOW AVAILABLE Accounts Technician Cer!ficate & Diploma (ATI) Both these courses are designed to address the strong market need in all Irish sectors for qualified Accoun!ng Technician professionals and also to support the con!nuing development of those already in employment Commencing September – Limited places available Year 1 Cer!ficate - 2 evenings per week Year 2 Diploma – 2 evenings per week Professional Prac!ce Cer!ficate in Training & Development (Level 6 Special Purpose Award) In associa!on with the Irish Ins!tute of Training & Development The overall aim of the programme is to enable par!cipants to develop the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to undertake training ac!vi!es. The programme encompasses the development of competences that will enable students to iden!fy and assess training needs, and to develop, plan, organise, deliver and evaluate relevant training ac!vi!es. Cer!ficate in Training Needs Analysis & Design The Cer!ficate in Training Need Analysis & Design programme is specifically designed to enable par!cipants to develop the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to iden!fy and analyse training needs, and to plan, design and develop relevant training interven!ons. One to One Training We oﬀer one-to-one training in the following subject areas: Stress Management, Conflict Resolu!on, CV Prepara!on, Interview Techniques, Tender Wri!ng, Informa!on Technology, MS Oﬃce, Social Media and Using the Internet. If what you need is not here just call us. We are here to help! HR Assist Our HR service is personally managed by Brenda Crowley, Senior Partner, who provides all clients with a personal and hands on approach with any HR issue they encounter. Contracts of Employment, Policies and Procedures, Advice on Managing Employee Issues, Media!on Service, Performance Appraisals, Representa!on at 3rd Party Hearings, Training Media!on / Dispute Resolu!on For professional and confiden!al help in dealing with all business disputes talk to Brenda or Chris

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Subaru Launches New Impreza T

he new 1.6i Impreza RC has been announced at a recommended retail price of €24,995 for the fivespeed, dual-range manual model, and for the automatic, six-speed Lineartronic model. The Impreza is the only car in the C-segment to offer All-Wheel Drive (AWD) as standard on every model. Since its introduction to the global market in 1992, the Impreza has become the most famous of Subaru model names, with the brand's hi-tech Symmetrical AWD system and fourcylinder horizontally-opposed Boxer engines core to the car's road-going abilities and appeal. The new Impreza retains these attributes, featuring a new-generation, 1.6-litre Boxer petrol engine; the latest version of Subaru's hallmark All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment and an impressive range of safety and fuel efficiency aids.

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We offer a wide range of services including pre-nct testing, car repair, recovery and sales. Audi A4 2.0 2009 Diesel. 65,234miles/ 104,999km €15,950

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Golf Van launches in Ireland T

he Golf Van has just gone on sale in Ireland at €16,280 (exc VAT). The Golf Trendline Van is based on Ireland's best-selling car and is powered by a 90hp 1.6-litre TDI engine. Based on the three-door Golf, the Golf Van has a load capacity of 1,310 litres and is expected to be a popular choice for small business users. Golf Van offers excellent fuel economy of 3.8 l/100km on the combined cycle thanks to BlueMotion technology. Standard equipment includes leather steering wheel, front centre armrest, 5" touch-screen 'Composition Colour' radio system, climatic air conditioning and a multi-function display. Available as a €695 option is the Business Package, which comes with 5.8" 'Composition Media' radio system, Bluetooth, multi-function steering wheel, cruise control and a media input for iPod/iPhone. "It is great to be able to offer the Golf Van in the Irish market again, now in Mark 7 guise," said Paul Burke, Operations Director of Volkswagen Ireland. "There is a strong demand for this vehicle from small business users as it offers the best of both worlds, namely the comfort and quality of a Golf with the load-carrying capacity of a light commercial vehicle."

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olkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced its support of the annual Small Firms' Association lunch, which takes place on Friday October 10 in the RDS, Dublin. Guest of Honour, President Michael D Higgins, will make a special address at what promises to be the biggest networking lunch of the year for the small business community. Alan Bateson, Managing Director, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Ireland, said; "We understand that the strength of our business lies in our ability to support Irish business and we have achieved this by ensuring we offer the correct customer solutions and by providing credit at no cost to Irish businesses through our market-leading 0% APR. "As the Small Firms Association, is the 'Voice of Small Business' in Ireland, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles are the 'Van of Small Business' in Ireland, the partnership is a perfect fit."

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06 Chevrolette Lacetti 1.6 Petrol SE Elegance.........................€4,250

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12 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI Edge 95ps Diesel...................................€16,000

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07 Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI 90 SXI Diesel Hatchback...............€5,950

10 Peugeot 3008 1.6 HDI FAP 110 Active Diesel......................€13,000

07 Peugeot 307 1.7 HDI SX 9BHP Diesel....................................€7,250

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See Scout - A New Skoda T

he new Octavia Scout has lower emission and consumption levels (-20%) yet power and performance have increased across all engines."As an exceptionally versatile cross-over estate, the new Octavia Scout demonstrates the strengths of the Škoda brand," said Škoda CEO, Prof. Dr. h.c. Winfried Vahland. He continued: "A true Scout has to earn that name at Škoda. The Octavia Scout has a rugged character

with outstanding all-wheel and steep-slope performance, traction capacity and ground clearance. The car meets the highest technical, aesthetic and lifestyle standards. "More and more customers ask for cars with individual appeal and the new Škoda Octavia Scout is the answer." The new Octavia Scout is based on the Octavia estate variant. Its Irish market launch will be at the National Ploughing Championships

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on September 23, with prices starting from €33,795. The Octavia Scout has been a fixed feature in Škoda's model range since 2007. With its second-generation Scout, the Czech manufacturer intends to build further on the successes of its versatile 4x4vehicle range. Between 2007 and the end of 2013, Škoda sold approximately 53,600 Octavia Scouts worldwide. This represents almost 8% of all Octavia estates supplied during that period.

olvo Car says its all-new XC90, which will be revealed this month, will offer the most comprehensive and technologically sophisticated standard safety package available in the automotive industry. The new technologies will take the company a significant step closer to its vision that 'no one will be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car by 2020'. The standard safety package on the all-wheel drive, sevenseat premium SUV will include two world-first safety technologies: a run-off road protection package and auto-brake at intersection capability. These innovations will form part of a suite of safety features that will make the all-new XC90 one of the safest cars ever made. "Our starting point on safety is the same today as it was 87 years ago: real-life situations," said Dr Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research and Development of Volvo Car Group. "We study data. We crunch numbers. We innovate. The result is one of the safest cars ever made."

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2012 Audi A6 2.0 95,000 miles .........................................€28,000

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2009 Citroen C5 1.6 82,000 miles....................................€11,850

2012 Kia Sorento 2.2 36,040 miles.................................€29,500

2011 Ford Mondeo 2.0 55,470 miles....................................€14,950

2009 Ford Galaxy 1.8 85,000 miles....................................€15,500

2012 Ford Focus 1.6 41,660 2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 miles....................................€16,800 75,405 miles.....................€14,850

2009 Nissan X-Trail 2.0 129,075 2009 Citroen C5 1.6 137,282 miles......................................€9,950 miles ..................................€9,950

2008 Kia Sorento 2.5 120,402 2005 Audi A4 2.0 95,000 miles miles....................................€8,850 ...............................................€6,500

DIESEL 131 BMW 116D, 5 DR H/B, MET SILVER, ALLOYS…......................€22900 12 Audi A6, MET BLACK, SAT-NAV, FULL LEATHER……....…......€28,000 12 KIA SORENTO,MET SILVER,7 SEATER,6 SPD, 1 OWNER….......€29500 11 BMW 520D SE, MET BLACK, CREAM LEATHER, 1 OWNER....€28500 11 SKODA OCTAVIA EST TDI, MET GREY, EXCELLENT CONDITION, ALLOYS, AIRCON ETC …....................................................................€14850 09 CITROEN C5, 1.6, MET BLACK, ALLOYS, FOGS…….......……€11850 09 FORD GALAXY, 1.8, 7 SEATER, MET SILVER, EXCELLENT CONDITION……………………...............................................................…€15500 08 VW GOLF SE MODEL, MET BLACK, 5 DOOR H/BACK…........€8950 08 TOYOTA AVENSIS,D4D SALOON, MET GOLD.......……………€8950 08 SKODA OCTAVIA EST , 1.9TDI…………….............……………..€9500 08 OPEL ASTRA CDTI, 1.3, CLUB MODEL, MET SILVER, ALLOYS.€7250 PETROL 11 NISSAN PIXO, MET BLACK, 1 OWNER……………….....…….€58500 08 MERC C180 KOMPRESSOR COUPE, MET RED, 1 LADY OWNER, FSH………………………...........................................................…….€8850 08 MAZDA CX-7,LEATER INTERRIOR, 6 SPEED MANUAL,MET SILVER……...............................................................................................€8950 07 OPEL VECTRA, 1.6, EXCELLENT CONDITION……............……€4600 07 NISSAN ALMERA, 1.5, 1 OWNER, 120000KM, TAX 8/14 NEW NCT…..................................................................................................€3850 07 NISSAN MICRA, 5 DOOR H/BACK , MET BLUE………….…….€4250 07 NISSAN PRIMERA 1.6, CHMPAGNE GOLD……………........…€4250 06 AUTO PRIMERA, MET BLUE, EXCL. CONDITION…...............….€3850 COMMERCIAL 11 PEUGEOT PARTNER , 3 SEATER, MET WHITE……………….....€10300 10 CITROEN BERLINGO WITH SLIDING DOOR, 2 SEATER…….....€6950 09 PEUGEOT PARTNER, RED,SLIDING DOOR,3 SEATE...................€8500 07 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG, 2.5, MET BLACK, LEATHER....……€9950 07 NISSAN PRIMASTAR LWB, WHITE,…………………………….....€4750

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Shoot the Crows 15th Aug - 2PM – Trad session hosted by Sean Michaels & Liam Kelly 16th Aug - 2PM – Trad session hosted by Seamus Tansey 17th - 2PM - Trad session hosted by Seamus Tansey 18th - 2PM – trad session hosted by Martin McGinley

Sister Sledge to headline Sligo Summer Festival

The Harp Tavern Saturday 2nd Aug - Regan James Sunday 3rd Aug - The Quay Street Band Saturday 9th Aug - Francie and John Lenehan During the Fleadh Week We will be offering full irish breakfast 9-12 and a full Carvery 12-3 and barbecue from 5 - 9 Also join us for live traditional sessions all through the week Saturday 23rd Aug - The Out of Towners Saturday 30th Aug - The Duggan Brothers

Fiddlers Creek 4th & 5th Aug – Trad Session 6th Aug – White Gorillas 7th Aug – Fergal Harman 8th Aug – Pandama Live 9th Aug – Resident DJ 10th/11th & 12th Aug – Bula Bus – (Members of Wolfe Tones & Dublin City Ramblers) 13th Aug – White Gorllias Special Fleadh Session 14th/ 15th/16th/17th Aug – Open House for All Fleadh Musicians 20th Aug – White Gorillas 21st Aug – The Rocket Man 22nd Aug – Unstable Live 23rd Aug – Fiddlers Resident DJ 24th Aug – Fergal Harman 27th Aug – White Gorillas 28th Aug – Fergal Harman 29th Aug – Craig McMorrow (finalist in The Voice)

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Sat 2nd Aug - Showground Boys Sun 3rd Aug - Celtic Note Sat 9th Aug - Paddy Kelly Sun 10th Aug - 17th – Fleadh session musicians are WELCOME Sat 23rd Aug - Marion O’Dowd Sun 24th Aug - Celtic Note Sat 30th Aug - The Crossroads Sun 31st - Aug Celtic Note

The Mall – Fleadh week: Session Musicians Welcome

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ligo Summer Festival is delighted to announce that the Disco legends, Sister Sledge, will headline this years FREE festival. This promises to be Ireland's biggest outdoor Disco and it is also Sister Sledge’ only Irish Festival appearance of 2014! With hits like We are Family, Thinking of You, Lost in Music, Frankie and lots more, it promises to be a night of classic hits and dancing on the street. Sligo Summer Festival, now in its third year, has already successfully hosted two hugely attended festivals in 2012 and 2013. It has attracted thousands of people in the last two years and this promises to be the biggest of all as this is the first time an International act has appeared. Previous years has seen Ryan Sheridan, Bressie, The Saw Doctors, Sharon Shannon & Mundy headline with many other amazing Irish acts also grace the stage in what has become one of

Western Highway @ The Hawk's Well Theatre Sisters of string; Nollaig Casey, Maeve Donnelly and Brid Harper, are joined onstage by the legendary vocalist Maura O'Connell, Cherish the Ladies front-woman and whistle player extraordinaire; Joanie Madden, and superb piano player, Kathleen Boyle. Accompanying this group of formidable female artists are; guitar virtuoso Arty McGlynn and bodhran maestro John Joe Kelly. With some surprise guests thrown in for good measure, this gig has all the ingredients for a delectable evening of wonderful music and song from some of the most irrepressible characters on the Irish music scene today. With this gang, a great night is guaranteed. Sat 16 Aug, 8pm €25.

Ireland's biggest festivals. The festival runs for two nights on Friday August 8th and Saturday 9th 2014, and runs just before the World Fleadh hits Sligo on Sunday August 10th so the crowds are expected to be massive this year. The Soap Box race will also take place again on the Mall on the Saturday afternoon which always proves to be an entertaining spectacle. The Saturday night boasts an amazing line-up of both national and local acts taking to the stage. The Hot Sprockets and The Riptide Movement take the headline slots so it promises to be an energetic feast of music to finish out of the festival. Check out Sligo Summer Festival on Facebook for full details! Volunteers are needed for both nights to look after stewarding, set-up etc so if you can spare a few hours please get in touch via Facebook or sligosummerfestival@gmail.com

The Magical World of Musical Theatre @ The Hawkswell Theatre From London's West End to Broadway and then on to Hollywood! Among the shows included in this musical tour-de-force from Sligo Fun Company are Cabaret, CATS, Chicago, A Chorus Line, Jesus Christ Superstar, Les Misérables, Wicked, and many, many more. A tremendous night’s entertainment is on offer for Sligo audiences. There is literally something for everyone – dramatic love songs, hightempo swing numbers, rousing choral performances and high energy dance numbers. For a limited number of performances only, this All Star Show is directed and choreographed by the award winning Mary MacDonagh. - Fri 22 – Sun 24 Aug, 8pm €14/10conc.

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1st Aug - Tropicana Musica & DJ 2nd Aug- DJ Kenny 80's Disco 3rd Aug - Road Angel 7th Aug - Road Angel 8th Aug - Rackhouse 9th Aug - Oddsocks 10th Aug - Tucan 11th Aug - KILA Room and Mass 12th Aug - Craic Addicts Room and Fureys with Davey Arthur 13th Aug - Mass / Rackhouse / De Danann 14th Aug - The Quakers / Rackhouse / MASS 15th Aug - Moxie / Goitse / Mass / Craic Addicts 17th Aug - Rackhouse / The Quakers 18th Aug - Moxie / Craic Addicts 21st Aug - Road Angel 22nd Aug - Ukelele Comedy Show + DJ 23rd Aug - The Quakers 28th Aug - Road Angel 29th Aug - Glenn Cal 30th Aug - QueenBee

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During the Fleadh we will have 4 session rooms where everyone is welcome all day. There will be lots of free gigs with our resident house bands and there will be food available all day and night. We have a huge outdoor marquee also for the week. There also will be Teen Events during the fleadh .

21st Aug - MOO ( band ) 22nd Aug - Seamie O'dowd & Amina 23rd Aug - The Missisipi Sheiks (Rory G tribute 24th Aug - Mass band rewind 25th Aug - Phil Cosby ( band ) 26th Aug - Craic addicts 27th Aug - Groovology 28th Aug - Jive Turkey 29th Aug - Seamie O'dowd & Amina 30th Aug - Whiplash ( Metalicca Tribute ) 31st Aug Mass Band Rewind

Susan Hiller Exhibition @ The Model Gallery Free / This summer The Model presents Susan Hiller’s first comprehensive Irish solo exhibition. Hiller is a highly influential artist and has created an outstanding and diverse body of work over the last 40 years. Often inspired by postcards, place-names, automatic writing and newspaper articles, Hiller probes questions of memory, loss, the sub conscious, and the uncanny in a practice she describes as ‘paraconceptual’.

Norah McGuinness @ The Model Gallery

Free / The Model is delighted to present Norah McGuinness: Illustrations to the Stories of Red Hanrahan. This small exhibition of McGuinness’ illustrations to William Butler Yeats’ The Stories of Red Hanrahan and the Secret Rose (1905) will mark the first time that these works have been exhibited publicly in many years. The suite of drawings has recently undergone some moderate conservation work, a project which was made possible under the Heritage Council Grants Programme.

The Sligo Masters Film Documentary T he Sligo Masters, a film which focusses in particular on the three great fiddle players – Michael Coleman, James Morrison and Paddy Killoran – was filmed on location in Sligo, New York and Dublin, and casts an eye on a time when these musicians were to the forefront of traditional Irish music on the world stage. Born at the turn of the 20th century at a time when the music industry was entering a period of huge change with the invention of the gramophone, Michael Coleman and James Morrison became two of the most recognizable and admired musicians in New York in the early 1920s. Both men had been born in Sligo – Coleman in Killavil, Morrison in Drumfin, and both men had emigrated to the United States, Coleman in 1914, Morrison a year later. Upon their arrival, they quickly became well known for their fiddle playing, and when the recording industry took a seismic shift in the 1920s when gramophone records made music widely available, both musicians quickly became two of the most popular Irish recording artists of the time. “I think what makes Coleman so

unique was a combination of great technical virtuosity and great expressiveness and great emotional power,” is how Gregory Daly, historian and musician, describes the public’s reaction at the time to Coleman’s recordings. The film describes how the Sligo musicians had such an influence on the traditional music scene that for many, there was only one style of playing Irish music, that which Coleman and Morrison had inherited from their own teachers and peers when growing up in Sligo, people like Phillip O’Beirne, John Joe Gardiner and Johnny Gorman. Brian Conway is another who pays tribute to the Sligo Style of music in the film. New York born and bred, Conway learned the fiddle from Martin Wynne, a Sligo emigrant who had followed Coleman to New York, and to this day Conway and other New York musicians remain inextricably linked with a musical style which Coleman and Morrison brought with them to the United States. “For a long time, New York, and to a lesser extent Boston and Philadelphia, that’s where you heard pure traditional Sligo fiddle playing. A lot of it left Sligo, so it stands to sense that those who followed in their footsteps – Americans –

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Mairtin Enright at James Morrison grave would be very much influenced by that Sligo style,” is how Conway describes Coleman’s influence on generations of fiddle players in the city. The film was produced by Sligo-based production company Omedia, and the film is narrated by well known Sligo fiddle player Oisín Mac Diarmada. The Sligo Masters crew spent a week on location in New York, visiting iconic locations typical of the emigrant experience of the time such as Ellis Island and the Tenement Museum, as well as locations with personal links to Coleman, Killoran and Morrison. The crew also met with some of the people who form the last direct links with the great musicians. Veronica McNamara was a student of James Morrison’s and she speaks of Morrison’s teaching expertise and how he was renowned for his dedication to his craft. We also meet Chris Boles, a friend of Paddy Killoran’s, and who describes how Killoran, arriving

some time after Coleman and Morrison, became a central figure on the traditional music landscape, playing at gala nights in New York where up to 3,000 patrons were present. Killoran also formed The Pride of Erin Orchestra, which toured Ireland, and he was the only one of the three Sligo Masters to have made return trips back to Sligo. This made quite an impression of his young nephew John Killoran, who, many years later, clearly remembers his first encounter with Paddy in 1949. “This tall giant of a man, around six feet three and a half, arrived. Paddy set about playing us a few tunes. And I’ll never forget him playing and dancing simultaneously, it was just brilliant,” is how he described the showman Killoran . The Sligo Masters will be screened twice daily at the Gaiety Cinema in Sligo as part of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann programme between August 8th17th at 5pm and 8pm.

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Ease your pain at the pump this summer R

oad trip! It’s a time-honoured summer tradition, but fluctuating fuel prices have many travellers feeling the pain at the pump. But don’t lose heart. If you’re planning to hit the open road, taking a few small steps could add up to surprisingly big savings. Here are some practical ways to put the brakes on gas guzzling: Ease up on the gas pedal While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), fuel mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph (96 km). In fact, according to the reports every five mph that you drive in excess of 60 mph is about the same as paying an additional 24 cents for every gallon of fuel. And according to some experts, if you keep your vehicle speed at, or below 100 kilometres an hour on the road, you could lower your fuel costs by up to 20 per cent. Engaging your cruise control on the motorway will help you to maintain constant speed.

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abrupt, screeching stops can cut both motorway and town mileage. In fact, sensible drivers can lower fuel consumption by about 33 per cent at motorway speeds and by 5 per cent in the city. Such reckless driving is not only unsafe, but also puts unnecessary wear and tear on your tires. Be sure to buy the right grade of gasoline Consult your owner’s manual: if your vehicle is designed to run on regular, filling the tank with more expensive mid-grade or premium fuel will not make your car run any better. Buy on price and convenience Fuel is a commodity product and one brand is as good as another. Looking for a convenient way to comparison shop? Check out online tools or smart phone apps that provides a listing of the cheapest fuel prices by area. Keep in shape (your car, that is) It pays to keep up with your car’s maintenance. Change oil, engine coolant, filters and spark plugs at intervals recommended in the owner’s manual. Keeping your engine tuned will reduce fuel consumption by as much as 10 per cent. And fixing a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve your mileage by as much as 40 per cent. For greater fuel efficiency, tyres

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Roll down the window. Heavy use of your air conditioner can increase fuel consumption by as much as 10 – 20 per cent. Don’t let your tank get too low. It may be tempting to procrastinate when it comes to filling up, but letting your tank get too low can cost you in other ways, according to Consumer Reports. The reason? The fuel acts like a coolant for the electric fuelpump motor, so when you run very low, this allows the pump to suck in air. This in turn creates heat and can cause the fuel pump to wear prematurely and potentially fail. The repair could end up costing several hundred euros to fix. Besides, who wants to take a chance on a faulty fuel gauge or some other mishap and run out of diesel or petrol on the road?

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should be maintained and properly inflated. Lighten the load. For holiday driving, try to avoid the roof rack and pack as much luggage as possible in the car. A loaded roof rack can cut fuel economy by as much as 5 per cent. And an extra 100 pounds of ‘junk in the trunk’ can cost you up to 2 per cent in fuel usage. (Note: The reduction of fuel consumption is based on the percentage of extra weight relative to the vehicle’s weight. This usually affects smaller vehicles more than larger ones.)

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eagasc, as part of its celebration of the FAO International Year of Family Farming, have created a series of videos on individual family farms. The second farming family featured in the series are the Austin family from Louisburg, Co. Mayo. Richard and Lorena Austin and their two children, Dara, and Liliana, live and farm, on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the far side of Louisburg, Co. Mayo – next parish Boston! See their story on http://www.teagasc.ie/publications/year-of-family-farming/ Richard moved to Louisburg in County Mayo from County Meath to work on his uncle’s farm. He is now the fourth generation of his family to farm there, the farm was purchased by his great grandfather in 1883. Richard decided to gradu-

ally increase the dairy enterprise on the farm, up to an impressive 65 cow herd currently. In 2007 he decided to switch from Friesian to Montbelliard, with 18 animals being imported from France and 7 more purchased locally. “I like the production from these animals” says Richard and “they are quite robust, which is a big advantage living in this part of the World”. They produced 455 Kgs milk solids per cow last year Richard hopes they will beat that again this year. Some pedigree bulls are sold for breeding while more are fattened for bull beef. Replacement heifers are reared on the farm and hoggets are bought in for winter grazing.” It wasn’t all farming for Richard. Delphi Adventure Centre is a melting pot of nationalities and it was there that Richard met Lorena, a Spanish

girl working in Delphi for the summer. Lorena comes from Gijon in the north of Spain and herself and Richard tied the knot in 2009. They now have 2 children Dara and Liliana. Lorena works fulltime in Allergan but really likes living on the farm back in Louisburg. Further videos, featuring farm

families from around the country highlighting the importance of the family farm in Ireland and demonstrating the contribution of family members to farming tasks over the course of the year, will be published over the coming weeks and months. Teagasc is proud to support the Irish Family Farm.

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Tractors 2/4WD in any condition for resale-export & breaking Wanted Massey Ferguson's; MF165-168-175-178-185-188-565575-590-675-690-699-265-275-290. Fords-Fiats-John Deere-Zetor-Belarus-Universal Ect. All tractors considered in any condition, non runners also. Wanted all Plant Machinery; Hitachi-Komatsu-Jcb/ JS-Kobelco-Sumitomo-Cat-Mitsubishi Ect. Engines /gearboxs ,also wanted in any condition.

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e’ve all been there. Desperately wanting to lose those few extra pounds, or in some cases a lot of extra pounds, but no matter which diet we try we always seem to end up where we started from. It’s frustrating and demoralizing and it tastes like failure. But it doesn’t have to be this way, says Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, an American based obesity expert and the author of The Diet Fix: Why Diets Fail and How to Make Yours Work. “If there was a quick fix we’d all be skinny,” he points out. “The more permanent the weight loss needs to be the more permanent the lifestyle changes need to be.” So what’s preventing us from getting there?

1. We think dieting has to be painful

2.We under-eat

“The past 60 to 80 years of modern day dieting has been predicated upon the notion that dieting success is about suffering,” says Dr. Freedhoff. “It suggests that people struggling with their weight don’t deserve to eat like normal people or use food for comfort and celebration. Instead they’re only supposed to use food for fuel and shut off the other normal uses. This doesn’t work.”

Trying to starve yourself into thinness doesn’t work either. “Hunger is a very powerful physiological force,” says the diet doctor. “It’s second only to breathing for survival. To think we can fight 100 million years of evolution which has made our bodies really good at securing calories simply because we want to get into a particular clothing size is folly.”

4.We eat out too often and consume too much processed food

3. We over-exercise “People undertake exercise regimes that are truly ‘regimes’,” he says. “People see these shows on TV where they suggest that exercise to the point of throwing up is desirable. Again, that is not a lifestyle – it’s a life sentence.” People also tend to overestimate the number of calories they’re burning, which can lead to frustration. “As a consequence, exercised-based approaches to weight management tend to get disappointing quite quickly,” he says. “That’s why gyms are busy in January and empty in March.”

5. We don’t think about the calories we’re drinking “People are usually aware that sugar-sweetened beverages can be problematic but they don’t always think about the cream and sugar in their coffee,” he says. “And people really don’t like to think about alcohol because they enjoy it so much, but red wine has double the calories of Coca Cola and that’s something you can’t ignore if you’re trying to lose weight.”Best advice he can offer? “Weight management, in general, needs to be about people striving to live the healthiest lives they can enjoy — and not the healthiest lives they can tolerate. They need to make lifestyle changes, that are significant and enjoyable, but not severe. And that can be challenging when you’ve got a society telling you they need to be severe to work.”

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“We’ve been duped by the food industry and our own willingness to believe you can find health and weight loss in restaurants or boxes, but it doesn’t work that way,” he says. “We, as a society, seem to be using restaurants and processed foods like our grandparents used refrigerators and the produce drawers.” Dr. Freedhoff says he sees far more people who eat out three to four times a week than he does people who eat out three to four times a month. That equates to weight loss woes. “The calories we consume in restaurants are non-intuitive and astronomical in many cases. That salad you order might have more calories than a person burns in an entire day.”

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3 BED SEMI DETACHED HOLIDAY HOME TO RENT IN SLIGO TOWN. 2 Doubles and 1 Single room. Close to all amenities, in the centre of Sligo Town. Prices start from €200 per week including all bills. Available for Fleadh Cheoil Week, please enquire for prices. Call Caroline on 071-91-46113 or 086-312-3124 GRASS BOX, TOYOTA CARINA FOR SALE 1996, 1.8 litre petrol, 3 months tax, NCT until April 2015, EW, E/M, towbar, perfect condition, €700 ono Sligo Area. Tel: 087-2431204

Rathedmond Road, Finisklin, Sligo 071-919 2011

General Hardware, Sliding Door Gear, uPvc Door & Window Fittings, Kitchen & Bedroom accessories Fitting Service Available

LORRY LOADS OF NEW 2014 TURF Diesel Firewood, nationwide. Tel: 087-1413238 WANTED SECOND HAND TABLE SAW SUITABLE TO CUT WASTE wood around the house. 087 918 40 38.

FOR SALE ELECTRIC STAIR LIFT one and half year old perfect condition € 400 unwanted. 086 06 52 896.

BUY ONLINE @ www.silvershardware.com

SALE | FARM QUADS | SALE

FORD FOCUS SALOON 2001 Failed NCT, needs clutch and some work for test, sell as repairs or parts €300 ono. Sligo area Tel: 087-2431204

Annual Sale on through FEBRUARY REDUCTIONS on ALL STOCK We Deliver to every County, Every Week Parts and Tyres Also Available

PETER & ARON OF IRISH QUDS - Annual Farm Quad SALE We have the largest selection of clean, used Hondas in Ireland. 250cc to 800cc. We Specialise in low hours and miles quads. 2x4, 4x4 Pre Season Servicing - Nationwide Delivery / Collection. We sell more farm quads to more farmers than anyone. All Serviced and with a minimum 3 month guarantee.

00 ISUZU Tel.TROOPER PETER 087-6777569 - www.quads.ie - info@quads.ie DIESEL Officially Approved Honda Dealer in Connacht, Irish Quads, Mulranny, Westport Commercial, low millage, all

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Tom Vesey Precast Concrete Aluminium Soffit & Fascia Covering Mayo & West Sligo

Tel 096-45423 or 087-2858333

IRISH AGRÉMENT BOARD BUILDING PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATE No. 96/0072 SR6 1991

• Twin Chamber Septic Tanks • Water Harvesting Tanks • Bio Treatment Tanks • Chimney Caps & Kerbs • Paving slabs & Ballustrades • Readymix Concrete available for collection • Off standard items made to order

• • • • • • • •

Grinder Pumps Waste Water Pumps Flower Pots Georgian Columns Fencing & Gate Posts Lintens & Sills Flue Starters Cattle Grids

For Quality And Keenest Prices in Connaught, deliveries to all areas!

Graffymore, Newport Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo

Tel: 094-90 236 39 •FAX: 094-90 264 66 email: veseyconcrete@eircom.net www.tomveseyconcrete.com

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SEPTIC TANKS

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Loftus Guttering Services Facia Soffit Supplied and Fitted uPVC / Aluminium / Seamless Gutters Choice of Colours White, Cream, Black, Red, Blue, Brown and Green Woodgrain Boards in Light Oak, Mahogany, Cedar Wood and Black Ash C2 Reg. Killasser, Swinford, Co, Mayo

Covering County Mayo, Sligo & Roscommon

Tel: 087-2387338

PML WINDOWS & DOORS • Conservatories • Windows & Doors • Fasia, Soffit & Guttering • Full Replacement Work & New Work Carried Out • Maintenance Work Carried Out To A High Level

Mob: 086-605-8838

ALSO

Email: mike@pmlwindows.com

DRAIN JETTING SERVICE Waste Collection permit no: NWCPO-12-11038-01

Septic Tanks Bio-Cycles Emptied

Contact Maurice on 086-2538169

Connaught Drains - For all your environmental needs Other services include: • Drains Cleaned • CCTV Drain Surveys • Grease Trap Emptying • Drain Rehabilitation

Gannon Environmental Services Ltd., Creggs.

NOEL DALY

1890-904550 • 086-4113905 www.connaughtdrains.ie

TILING

Mobile: 086-3670879

• Limestone • Ceramic • Quarry • Mosaic • Granite • Porcelain • Terracotta Supplied and Fitted All Grant Work Undertaken

Specialising in Wetrooms, Detailed Tiling and Bathroom Construction From Start to Finish, including Plumbing and Electrical.

Tel: 087-287-9904

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Remodels Extensions Maintenance

• Safe Removal of red staining from dash walls without the need for powerwashing or other harsh treatments.

C2 Reg • Insured • 30 years experience

•Remove moss, lichen and algae from walls, patios, decking, concrete and driveways etc.

Building Contractors

• Professionally trained team. • Prices from €170 for a complete exterior treatment.

Call Eddie McDaid

TELEPHONE: 087-7589202 www.algoclearpro.ie • edwardmcdaid@gmail.com

MAINTENANCE MAN All new construction, extensions and renovations Covering: Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon and Mayo

Tom 0876786275

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

D.G. Blocklaying & Sub-Contractor

• No Job too Big or Small • Free Quotations Tel David: 087-1219658

Tel: 086-4078284

Domes!c & Commercial Fully Insured and Guaranteed. All work carried out eﬃciently and eﬀec!vely.

For all your electrical needs

Athlone Road, Longford Tel: 043-3345721 & Golf Links Road, Roscommon Tel: 090-6637620

CHIMNEY REPAIRS IRELAND • 20 year guarantee • 25 years experience • Relining and rebuilding • Smoke and soot problems solved • Free estimates • Free assistance with insurance claims

North West Windows Prop. Kevin Burns Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh

Suppliers & Installers of uPVC Windows & Doors

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10,000 Sq ft showrooms the bigest in the West of Ireland • Bathroom suites •Tiles •Shower Doors Timber flooring and much more under one roof

www.chimneyrepairs.ie

Call Gerry on 086-8547841 / 086-2343447

Registered Electrical Contractor

Bathroom wall and floor tiles from €6.99 sq yd Porcelian Floor tiles from €12.95 sq yd

Tel : Office 1800 283067 / 087-7997671

• Carpentry • Plumbing • Electrical • Painting • Decoration • Block Walls • All Household Maintenance

Electrical

Tile & Bathroom Centre

• 1st and 2nd Fix • Kitchens • Flooring • Roofing • Decking • Wardrobes • A!c Conversions

• Drainage • Footpaths • Brick Paving & Kerbing • Ra! Founda"ons • Plant Hire

3 Ton Dumper / Digger & Roller For Hire

JOHN HASTINGS: 087-2416533

MACE MIDDLE, CLAREMORRIS.

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

www.mcganns.com

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

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

For all your carpentry needs at keen rates

HOUSE SERVICES & SEPTIC TANKS

MAKERS, SUPPLIERS & FITTERS

Complete Chimney Care and Repair

A full listing of products and rates are available on request

TELEPHONE: 094-9388208 MOBILE: 087-2503184

Modern Chimney Cleaning Stoves, Ranges, Open Fires Chimney Fire Repair, Rebuild, Reline Camera Inspection Fully Insured 25 Year Guarantee All Counties Covered North and South Contact John: 087-6257243

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BUILDING

CHIMNEYS

SKIP HIRE Septic Tank Emptying

Cashel Chimney Repairs Ltd

We also fit Tanks, Percolation Areas, Polishing filters, Pumps etc

Reline & Rebuild - Years of Experience Free Quotes and Surveys No height restrictions - Nationwide - Suppliers and fitters of Stoves - Attic Insulation

Tel: 071-9197777 / 087-2311754

E-mail: cashelchimneyrepairsltd@gmail.com

Frank Gallagher, O’Connell Street, Ballymote, Co. Sligo

Tel: 091-770775 / Pat 087-2458126

Waste Permit No. wwcpo-12-11041

GLASS Gilroy Glass Ltd LG & GLAZING Hazelwood Rd, Sligo

• Manufacturers of double glazed units to trade and retail

www.lg-glass.ie

• Stockists of all types of glass • Glass cut while you wait

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

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

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

RELINE • REBUILD • REPAIR

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS

National Guild Of Master Craftsmen CALL PAT: 087 250 0636 091 789 836 CALL GABRIEL: 087 226 6236 093 287 75

FREEFONE: 1800 200 510

Relining, Repairing, Rebuilding Normally no opening of walls , Free Insurance Quotes, National Guild of Master Craftsman

info.damchimney@gmail.com

• Replace your existing double glazed units with energy efficient units •Complete glazing service

0911

CHIMNEY FIRE

Westport Road, Castlebar

Tel: 094-9022000

Thermal Imaging Smoke Testing Draught Testing Problem Solving CCTV Chimney Inspections

• All Work Certified • Minimum Disruption • 30 Years Experience • Nationwide Service

NATIONWIDE SERVICE

Oil Kits Supplied and Fitted, Stoves and Ranges Fitted

Damaged Chimney Repair Contractors

Rapid Repair Service Decorative Mirrors Glass Shower Units Coloured Glass Internal Doors Glass Stairs & Balustrade

Declan 087-9974893

TO WINDOWS, DOORS & PATIO DOORS

GLASS PARTS ETC REPLACED Brendan Gormley 071-9183860 087-2562669

email: doortec2@hotmail.com - Mobile: 087-2725297

GARDENING AND SHEDS

EAST BROTHERS GARDEN MACHINERY Doon Boyle, Co. Roscommon Tel: 071-9662710, www.eastmachinery.ie

Doon Boyle, Co. Roscommon Tel: 071-9662710 www.eastbrothersmachinery.ie

www.fuchsialandscapes.com

• Garden Design • Remodelling & Landscaping • Maintenance Contracts • Domestic & Commercial • Tree Surgery & more Fetac & NPTC Certified Fully Insured

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

WHEELIE BIN SERVICE SKIP HIRE (All Sizes)

096-32500 www.loftusrecycling.com

Chainsaws, Tillers, Outboard Motors, Power Washers, Generators, Electric Fences, Farm Machinery Spares

EMERGENCY STORM CALL OUT SERVICE Tel: 090-9684700 • 086-8076766 • 086-3543928

• Emergency Tree Removal • Woodchipping Service • Dangerous Tree Removal / Felling • Deadwooding • Crown Thinning and Reduction • Site Clearance • Hedge Cutting • Commercial and Domestic Email: connaught.tree.care@gmail.com • www.connaughttreecare.com

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INTERIOR AND UPHOLSTERY

MULTIPURPOSE GARDEN SHEDS & GARAGES

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

SPECIAL OFFERS

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

Contact: Ray Lynch Corlis, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Clare Oﬃce " Contact Eugene at the Indoor Market " 085"2188506 Phone: 086"8943034 or 094"9621938 AGENTS REQUIRED

PLUMBING AND HEATING

GERARD Eyelet Machine to fit a full range of colours and sizes We have the only pa!ern match machine to be found in Ireland

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

We have the only ver"cal cu!er in Ireland

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Sligo Road, Enniskillen. Phone: 048 66 326 327 Kiltimagh, Co.Mayo

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• Heating Control Upgrades • Boiler Service & Installation • Solar Panels

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Mobile: 086-2380126 Phone: 094 9382459 info@ecoheating.ie www.ecoheating.ie

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TERRYS STOVES www.terrysstoves.com

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people with energy

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

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Phone: 087‐2066910 or 071‐9197925

SCRAP METALS

WANTED Mohill Road, Carrigallen • WFPLM1000102

For all your scrap Metal Needs • Copper • Brass • Lead • Batteries • Alloys • Cars (ATF) • White Goods • Farm Machinery... etc Collection Service Available Top Prices Paid Contact Mark: 083-150-1833

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

• Septic Tank Cleaning

Bonniconlon Road, Ballina Sep!c Tank Upgrading

• 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

email: wimsey@eircom.net

Contact Damien: 087 297 4842 or 071 916 8086

M.D.S

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

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

For fast efficient service call your local engineer on:

Contact Michael 087-276-7003 / 096-70224 Email: Michaelegan1@eircom.net

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

Dating Classifieds MALE WOULD LIKE TO MEET LADY 50-65 for friendship and maybe a little romance, enjoys nature, cinema, food, swimming, walking, can travel.Text or call 0834508475 SLIGO MAN Wants to meey lady for a good time. NSA Fun. 18-45 years. Have own car and can accomodate. Call or text: 087-6773979 YOUNG GENTLEMAN looking for friendship with view to relationship with lady 50-70. In love with older ladies, likes swimming, walking and cinema. Tel/Text: 089-4771591 RETIRED LADY Likes TV, Cinema,Theatre, and social evenings.WLTM Gent 60+ of similar inter-

estes. Replies to Box 998 the usual address along with a Stamped Envelope LADY IN 60s, SINGLE likes pets, most music. For friendship, would like to meet gent from around Co. Leitrim/Sligo/ Roscommon location. Tel: 089 4139272 INTERESTED IN MEETING curvy lady age 22-45 for discreet fun. Discretion assured. Can travel.Text or ring 086 3968335 anytime. TALL MALE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM loving female anywhere for love, romance. 085 70 59 679. GALWAY MAN seeks lady age 25-45 with weight on, size 12 plus for

discreet fun anytime.Text 085 166 5262 anytime. MALE 56 WISHES TO MEET another male for friendship and maybe more. Sligo ans surrounding counties. Tel: 089-4426464 ROSCOMMON MAN Seeks curvy femlae, medium height aged 24-45 for friendship and fun. Anytime, can travel. Call or text: 086-3968335 GALWAY MAN, SPERATED No ties, smoker, social drinker, mid fifties, enjoys all outdoor life WLTM, genuine and honest lady for friendship and share my life with. Replies to box number 1045 at the usual address address along with a Stamped Envelope

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WIDOWER, 65 seeks lady for friendship, companionship and maybe romance, N/S, S/D. Enjoys nature, seaside, cinema, food, coversation, line dancing and travel. Replies to Box number 1025 at the usual address address along with a Stamped Envelope SINGLE SINCERE LADY LATE 40’S - Interested in meeting a kind and loving male for friendship / relationship. No seperated or divorced. Replies to Box number 1044 at the usual address. TALL DARK HANDSOME MALE, late 40’s from Mayo area looking to meet mature female for discrete adult fuck fun meets. Discretion assured. Can Travel. Foreign Ladies welcome.Replies with a

stamped envelope to Box number 1070 at the usual address.

friendship maybe leading to a relationship. Replies to box number 1016

WIDOWER OVER 60 Would like to meet lady in similar position for friendship and maybe a little romance. Enjoys nights out, cinema and all sports. Replies to Box 1024 at the usual address address along with a Stamped Envelope.

LONELY MAN Kind hearted, loving, hon-

GENT Enjoys swimming, keep fit, walks, conversation, eating in and out, loking for a honest and caring aldy 50-65 ish as a friend and companion. Replies to Box number 1028

est and caring would like to meet a single girl Filipina or other country in the world for loving relationship. Call or text Tel: 085-1481578

SOULMATES Don’t be alone Love is all there is.

OUTGOING SLIGO LADY (61) Likes dancing, swimming, hillwalking, travel, reading, S/D, N/S, interested in meeting honest caring male, similar age and interests for

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