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he Mayo Association annual gala banquet was held on Saturday 8th February at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel. On the night St. Attracta's National School and the Charlestown Community were awarded the Dublin Mayo Association Meitheal Award. Over 120 Charlestown people were there to witness the fantastic event which had over 600 people in attendance. The people of Charlestown certainly had the loudest cheer as the Schools Board of Management representatives and Mayoral Candidates accepted the beautiful Crystal award. An Taoiseach Enda Kenny is pictured here presenting the main award to Ballina’s John Walkin. Photograph by Henry Wills.

HE threat of the imposition of pylons throughout Mayo and Roscommon is further impacting on the struggling property market in the region, according to auctioneers. The major problem is that potential homebuyers have no idea exactly where the pylons will be located and the government’s decision to prolong the issue further to examine the feasibility of putting the grid underground is only prolonging the uncertainty. Naturally, the homebuyers are trying to avoid purchasing houses near the likely locations for the hotly-contested infrastructure. All the publicity surrounding the issue, and the vigorous campaigns of the action groups across the region has resulted in what one auctioneer from Mayo called “a major standoff” in the market at present. There are also fears that the pylons are just the thin end of the wedge and there will be a spiderweb of windfarms across areas of rural Ireland. Minister Rabbitte admitted recently there was a communications deficit in this regard. The pylons are a separate project from the windfarms, the former designed to meet domestic needs, while the latter is part of a wind export project. Mr Rabbitte, though, was also critical of the failure of EirGrid to win over the consent of communities affected by the company's proposals. "EirGrid is a very highly regarded, technically competent, professionally insightful delivery agency. The quality of the engagement by EirGrid has attracted criticism from all sides of the House and I can't ignore that fact," he said. Continued on Page 2

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Louise McGee, B&B Ireland, based in Ballyshannon (right); with Amanda Burns, Tourism Ireland, at Tourism Ireland’s India seminar, which took place in Dublin’s Westbury Hotel.

ourism Ireland’s first-ever India seminar took place in Dublin, for the increasing number of Irish tourism enterprises interested in welcoming Indian tourists in 2014 and beyond. The event was attended by Tourism Minister Leo Varadkar and HE Mrs Radhika Lal Lokesh, Indian ambassador to Ireland, as well as 100 tourism companies from all around

Ireland – including B&B Ireland. Tourism Ireland aims to capitalise on the fact that India is now one of the fastest-growing tourist-generating countries in the world and grow the number of Indian tourists to the island of Ireland from the current estimated 21,000 per year. India is expected to reach 50 million outbound travellers by 2020. Factors in our favour include

increased access to Ireland, particularly the increased services for 2014 by Etihad and Emirates via the Middle East; as well as the Visa Waiver Scheme, which makes it easier for tourists from emerging tourism markets like India who are visiting Britain to also visit Ireland, without the cost or hassle of applying for a separate visa. Attendees at the India seminar heard expert advice from business leaders from the Indian travel industry; as well as the latest update on Indian travel trends and lots of practical advice and tips about how to promote effectively and ultimately to grow business from the Indian market. Niall Gibbons, Tourism Ireland’s CEO, said: “I am delighted that so many of our tourism industry partners from right around the island of Ireland signed up to attend our India seminar today; it is really encouraging to have such commitment and interest in the market. The seminar provides our partners with a greater understanding of the Indian market as they plan for the future.” India is one of the fastest-growing tourist-generating countries in the world. The United Nation World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) forecasts that the number of international Indian travellers will reach 50 million by 2020. The spend on outbound travel has doubled in the space of just six years and is expected to surpass US$28 billion by 2020.

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Pylons impacting on property market - continued from front page A Roscommon-based auctioneer told this newspaper that the biggest issue now being raised by rural homebuyers is the location of the pylons and whether the property being targeted is within or near the corridor. There is the visual impact as well as the health concerns involved.Across the country the pylons issue is now becoming as big an issue in house purchase as schools, transport, churches and other facilities. The recent decision by the government will, it seems, kick the problem further down the road and further property market concerns can be anticipated in the coming months.

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fter a demanding two days when the drivers had to deal with some appalling conditions, Donegal cousins Declan & Brian Boyle took their first ever International rally win on the Colm Quinn BMW Galway International Rally in their Subaru Impreza WRC. After completing the 13 stages of the opening round of the Clonakilty Blackpudding Irish Tarmac Championship they had 25.5 seconds to spare over the reigning Tarmac Champion Garry Jennings with Rory Kennedy in the co-driver seat in their Impreza WRC. On a shortened pair of stages completed

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Enterprise group plans to address Mayo’s jobs crisis

ndigenous business, foreign direct investment and infrastructure investment: These are the key areas of focus by a group aiming to address the jobs crisis in Mayo. The aim is to create sustainable employment in the county. The Mayo Enterprise and Innovation Advocacy Group has been working over the last two years, and has held regular meetings with An Taoiseach Enda Kenny to discuss the way forward. The group consists of four well-known industry figures – Tom Canavan, John Caulfield, Peter Glynn and Dom Molloy – and they engaged in broad consultation with enterprise groups, state agencies, private companies and individual entrepreneurs at county and national level. The group believes that the first priority area it identified – indigenous business – will be greatly influenced by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) due to open under the auspices of

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electricity and broadband must be fully explained and justified so that a county like Mayo can be prioritised for such developments’. He stated that Government funding for regional airports, such as Knock, was now confirmed for the next ten years and added that there are plans to deliver high-speed broadband to Castlebar and Westport. He reiterated his stance that where foreign direct investment companies locate is ‘very much up to themselves’, but added that a big ‘selling point’ would be to have such a facility ‘up and ready for immediate occupation by a company’, and he urged Mayo County Council and the IDA to have two or three ‘enterprise ready’ buildings in the county that could be marketed overseas. The Taoiseach agreed with the group that the LEO ‘must be staffed with high-calibre and capable staff who are experts in the sectors ’, adding

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n Taoiseach will perform a special ceremony in London on Tuesday, March 11th. A newly-developed grave and headstone officially marking the final resting place of Louis Brennan, inventor extraordinaire, is to be unveiled in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Harrow Road. Mr. Kenny will be accompanied by the Mayor of Castlebar, Councillor Noreen Heston, A plaque commemorating the work of Louis Brennan will be unveiled in the adjoining oratory and a memorial service conducted by Monsignor Canon Thomas Egan, chief administrator, St. Mary’s Cemetery, will be held. Louis Philip Brennan was

born on Main Street, Castlebar, on January 28, 1852, the 10th child of Thomas Brennan, a hardware merchant in the town. Following the death of at least five of his older siblings as small children during the Irish Famine years (1842 to 1847), the Brennan family emigrated to start a new life in the gold rush boomtown of Melbourne, Australia. Louis Brennan started his working life as a watchmaker there and went on to become an Irish-Australian mechanical engineer and inventor of Brennan’s torpedo, the world’s first practical guided missile, and the gyroscopic monorail. Sir Winston Churchill once remarked: “Sir, your invention promises to revolutionise the railway systems of the world.” Over the next three years, Churchill would do his very best to ensure that Brennan’s gyroscopic monorail would become the must-have transport system of the 20th century. He did not succeed but nonetheless, with a torpedo and a helicopter also under his belt, Brennan must surely be the most remarkable inventor ever born in Ireland.

At the tender age of 22, Brennan invented for coastal defence a torpedo which was propelled by counter-rotating screws driven by the unwinding of two fine steel wires from internal drums and steered by the differential action of the two wires, which were wound on to drums on shore or on shipboard by a 28horsepower steam engine. Louis Brennan was manager of the Government Torpedo Manufacturing Plant at Gillingham, Kent, which manufactured his own torpedo, from 1880 to 1896. He took up employment with the Ministry of Munitions from 1910 until 1918, when he moved to the Royal Aircraft factory at Farnborough, where he invented a type of helicopter. However, the withdrawal of funds prevented the invention being made a commercial proposition. Louis Brennan had at least 38 items patented in London by the time of his death. While on holiday in Montreux, Switzerland, Louis was knocked down by a car on December 26, 1931, and died as a result of the injuries received on January 17, 1932.

He was buried in an unmarked grave in plot number s Cemetery, Harrow Road, London, N.W. 10, on January 26, 1932. Following a public meeting held in the Royal Hotel to arrange for the erection of a memorial to Louis Brennan two years ago, a local committee to arrange for the erection of a suitable memorial to this famous inventor was established. This small and dedicated group, consisting of local historians Brian Hoban and Ernie Sweeney, Michael Baynes, Michael Feeney, M.B.E., and Mayo Person of the Year, and Councillor Ger Deere, have worked tirelessly behind the scenes this past two years to ensure this project would reach completion. Now, thanks to the sponsorship among members of the Irish Diaspora in England, and the support of Castlebar Town Council, Louis Brennan will be given the recognition he richly deserves. Descendants of Louis Brennan from the US will join with members of the organising committee from Castlebar and members of Mayo Associations in the UK for this historic event.

Minister launches Sligo as European Town of Sport, 2014

inister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring has officially launched Sligo European Town of Sport 2014. Sligo obtained the prestigious award following an adjudication process which concluded at the end of last year. This should be a major boost for the town. Speaking at the event Minister Ring said the award will

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in supporting increased participation in sport and active recreation throughout the county. Minister Ring also unveiled the Sionnach Relay Series. This will be Ireland’s First Overnight Team Relay Event, which takes place on July 26-27. This is an outdoor music festival centered around a tented village and combines it with the fun of a 24hour charity event.

Kilmovee and other parts of Mayo, made their presence felt last week when Eirgrid opened a new information office in the town for the Grid West project. The campaigners staged a sit-in protest on Wednesday evening last and also returned on Thursday to continue their protest over the plans for a 400kv power line through counties Roscommon and

Mayo. “Yet again we left with the same ‘spin’ with Eirgrid saying it’s not possible to go underground citing reliability, lack of expansion options and cost,” Rupert Davis from the Roscommon and Mayo Against Pylons (RAMP) group said. Campaigners have signalled that they will continue to register their protest to the plans by returning to the offices this week and beyond. Meanwhile

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Protests at Eirgrid’s Ballaghaderreen office Similar to what happened elsewhere in Mayo and across the region, around 100 campaigners descended on the new Eirgrid information office in Ballaghaderreen last week to voice their concern over plans to build an overhead power line in the region. Landowners and concerned residents from Ballaghaderreen, Tibohine, Ballinameen, and Frenchpark, joined by others from Foxford,

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Experts had hoped to give a timeframe for the reopening of the pool and gym to the Board of Leisureland today (Friday), but the new concerns have further delayed hopes of returning to business as usual at the complex. Sea water was only drained from the pool on Wednesday of last week and experts are now awaiting the outcome of tests on the impact which the salt water had on the tiles and grouting in the area. If it is found that the tiles

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Galway charging a mere €2.50 for all pints. However, the rate in the number of pub closures across the county has slowed down in recent months and the industry reported an encouraging Christmas trade – which had a lot to do with the thousands of emigrants who returned home for the festive period. But the fact that more than 200 pubs in County Galway are no longer trading is an indication of a change of lifestyle and the fact that home drinking has increased dramatically. County Galway Vintners PRO Timmy Broderick from Kilconnell said that below cost selling of alcohol in supermarkets and off-licences had effectively resulted in these closures and had led to

a home drinking culture. Mr. Broderick, a publican and member of Galway County Council, said that the rate of closures had eased significantly over the latter half of 2013 as members of the trade were trying new ventures to bring customers in. He said that many of the pubs, particularly those based in towns, had opted to try and target the lunchtime trade while more rural publicans were providing music or other forms of entertainment for their customers. But many drinkers feel that the price of the pint is simply too dear. Late last year the price of a pint of stout or beer tipped the €4 mark while many publicans are charging €4.50 for a pint of lager.

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start of 2013 masked serious underfunding in 2012. In Sligo's case it was left short by more than ten million euro that year. There may well be a deficit at the end of 2014 as well. Last year hospital managers were not permitted, in theory anyway, to budget for a deficit. The deficit happened in 2013. It remains to be seen if the diktat from the Department re deficits survive or become nothing more than lip service. Overall, two hundred million euro has been cut from the budget for 38 hospitals in the coming year. HSE boss Tony O'Brien had already warned that 2014 would be a challenging year for the

Irish health service. Statistics in the most recent Performance Report released online, ie up to the end of November 2013, show bulges in spending on agency staff and overtime costs for Sligo Regional. It rose nearly 57% in Sligo while there was a marked decline by 7.5% for agency staff costs and overtime in Letterkenny, looking at the first 11 months of 2012 and then 2013. It is not specified that those bulges are due to the influx of patients into Sligo Regional last August after the new hospital in Letterkenny flooded and it had to be taken out of commission for a period.

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Dog bites chunks out of owner’s £80,000 Aston Martin, given away to new owners

bone wasn’t good enough for this border collie spaniel cross, who decided instead to chew at the wheel arch of her owner’s £80,000 Aston Martin. Infuriated Royston Grimstead came home to find that the usually-docile four-year-old Luce had munched her way through the fibreglass, and responded by finding her new owners. As reported by Yahoo!, the 42year-old from Chedzoy in Somerset said: ‘I came home and saw her covered in white stuff and I thought she had got a bird and it was feathers – but it was the fibreglass from the car. ‘I’m not a crier and she knew she had done something wrong because she had this guilty look on her face.’ Man gives dog away after it chews on his sports car A bone wasn’t good enough for this border collie spaniel cross, who decided instead to chew at the wheel arch of her owner’s £80,000 Aston Martin. Infuriated Royston Grimstead came home to find that the usually-docile four-year-old Luce had munched her way through the fibreglass, and responded by finding her new owners. As reported by Yahoo!, the 42-

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Missing cat returns fattened up after 3 years in pie factory

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ou’re getting married! It’s set to be the best day of your life. You’ve sorted the venue, the caterers, even the dress. But what about the allimportant guest list? Once you’ve jumped the ‘his guests vs yours’ ratio hurdle, the reality of the situation hits home. Your nearest, dearest and frankly, weirdest will all be together in one room and, whoa, what a potent mix that is. But rest assured, without this motley crew of hangers-on, drunkards and odd bods, your big day wouldn’t be nearly as special, or indeed, as memorable…

room: he’s either holding court with jokes about STDs, or doing tequila slammers with your teetotal uncle. Or worst of all, he’s miming a crude anecdote from the stag do. But come on: isn’t that what the Best Man’s speech is for?

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THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY The perennial wedding mystery: why so many brides and grooms invite a former squeeze. True, you might still be ‘good friends’. And nothing else quite proves the sanctity of your vows than having a guest at the ceremony who has also seen you naked (parents notwithstanding, obviously). But come on: you know the real reason. There’s no better way of saying to that ex: ‘Hey – look at what you could have had, and now never will!’ THE RELLY YOU DON’T KNOW The fact that even your mum’s face has gone blank says it all. With his scruﬀy beard and rumpled suit he seems friendly – and he certainly appears to know everyone’s name. But who exactly is this man sipping champagne, demolishing the hors d’oeuvres and wishing you well? Who cares? One more guest equals one more gift, right? THE DRUNK The cast-iron rule of weddings since prehistoric times: there’s always one. One perennially single girl who ruins all chance of romance by downing five glasses of bubbly on an empty stomach and sliding oﬀ the bar before being put to bed by 8pm. Or one perennially single man who quietly drinks himself into a stupor during the speeches, then clumsily tries to dirty-dance with an auntie before falling asleep next to the speaker. Indeed, it’s a shame you never get both at the same time; they’d probably make a lovely couple. THE BAFFLED GRANNY Snatched from her one-bed bungalow and wheeled out for the reception, it’s the family matriarch. Ancient, shrivelled, smelling faintly of mothballs – and visibly confused, as she peers at the procession of ever-younger relatives she’s only dimly aware of ever meeting before. Or stares blankly at a dance floor filled with people cavorting to Lordknows-what racket while someone spoon-feeds her trifle. Until 7pm, that is, when she’s deemed to be ‘tired’ and wheeled back to the care home, where… Hang on. What do you mean we ‘took the wrong grandma’?

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For an informal chat contact us now on 071-9590199 or 089-4814854 www.carverphotography.com • email : info@carverphotography.com Carver Photography, Croghan, Co. Roscommon

Vintage-inspired bridal headpieces

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The finishing touch - Choose retro hair accessories for a cool alternative to a traditional veil

Handmade Stationery, Candles, Favours and more....

Congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding!

Your wedding invitations are the first glimpse your guests get of the preparation and time you've spent planning your wedding day. Make a statement with unique, handmade invitations, personalised to your theme or bridesmaids colours. I also provide matching ceremony booklets, beautiful handmade unity candles, personalised favours, instant pew bows and ribbons, seasonal products and so much more!

Handmade Invitations : Unique Invitations available to match your theme/colour. Bespoke service also available. Full suite of matching stationery available: Ceremony booklets, personalised unity candles, reception favours, RSVP cards, thank-you cards, save-the-date cards etc

Phone: 087-6167588 â&#x20AC;˘ www.ribbonsandbowsmayo.com

E-mail: Leila@ribbonsandbowsmayo.com â&#x20AC;˘ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ribbonsandbowsmayo

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Marquee Solutions Ballina, providing premium quality wedding marquees tailored to suit your specific requirements this is our primary concern, we provide everything for your special marquee based event. We are a one stop shop for your Marquee Based Event. Find out more at www.marqueesolutions.ie or call us today on 086 8509595 Complete Packages - One point of contact. We take the stress out of your event!

Wedding Flowers

Our wedding flowers are natural and charming. They include cottage garden flowers such as Cosmos, Lilac, Sweet Pea and Anemone. The bouquets and floral arrangements are personalised, created especially for the occasion, following a personal consultation with the bride. We also use trees and foliage for the occasion. These can be used to create a very special effect - outside a church door for example, where they bring a wonderful touch of romance. We also decorate venues - whether with dramatic arrangements in the reception room or with little vases of flowers on the dining tables. One way or another, Leitrim Flowers adds a special and charming feel to the occasion. We can also supply edible flowers for the wedding cake or to be strewn on the cake table.

Leitrim Flowers Anamadu Fields, Kilnagross, Co. Leitrim Phone: 071 9659970 • Mob: 086 3881535 info@leitrimflowers.ie • www.leitrimflowers.ie

arquee Solutions based in Ballina and covering the entire North West provide premium quality wedding marquees tailored to suit your specific requirements. Our luxury marquees will help you to create a unique and special atmosphere for any occasion. Planning a wedding is a serious undertaking and that's why we strive to take the worry out of arranging your marquee. We can do as much or as little as you like from the planning phrase right through to the execution of the finer details including interiors, electrical, furnishings, lighting and toilets. Over the last 10 years we’ve made many couples very happy by providing them with an exquisite marquee for their wedding. Speak with us today to find out more about how we can help make your big day a special one. Not just Marquee...and not just weddings! We do not just supply Marquees, although

Nationwide Marquee Hire Complete Marquee designed around your requirements

• Consultation & Site Meeting • Planning & Design • Schedule Outlay • Size and Style Recommendations • Themed Weddings • One Point of Contact

Temperature Controlled Marquees • Solid Glass Fronts • Solid Sides • Complete control of internal environment • Air Conditioned or Heated

You can call us at 086-850-9595 or 086-877-8635 Email: enquiries@marqueecolutions.ie • www.marqueesolutions.ie

Ancillary services & products include; • Caterers • Full Bar service • Tables and chairs • Toilets (Luxury and Standard) • Glassware • Dance Floors & Stages • Audio Visual Equipment • Air Conditioning • Heaters • Carpets • Luxury Toilet Units • Event Managment

How to Save Money on Your Wedding Ceremony & Reception

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ou are getting married and want a beautiful event, yet you need to stick to a tight budget. This is a problem that faces many brides. Don't worry; there are ways to have your dream wedding without breaking the bank

Prioritize! Make a list of the most important things you want for

your wedding and have your fiancĂŠ do the same. Are you most committed to having gorgeous flowers, inviting 400 people, hosting the wedding at a particular location, or serving filet mignon and lobster? Knowing your priorities before the planning starts will help you decide what to spend money on, and what you don't mind doing

cheaply or doing without.

Trim the guest list. This is difficult but sometimes necessary if the cost per guest is going to break your budget. Cross off names on the list of guests who might feel obligated to come to the wedding if they are invited, but would not have their feelings hurt if they are not

asked to attend. Think of inviting only relatives with whom you have a close relationship instead of everyone related to you. Invite only the people who are important to you and your parents, rather than everyone you know.

Reduce the number of people in your bridal party.

You have to buy nice gifts for every member of your bridal party, and that adds up. Plus, traditionally, the entire bridal party plus their dates are invited to the rehearsal dinner. Seven bridesmaids and seven groomsmen, all their dates, ring bearer and flower girls, and their families, plus both sets of parents and all the readers in the ceremony, plus officiant could add up to 40+ people to feed!

Have your wedding ceremony and reception held at a hotel, and ask for discounts when family and friends are staying at same hotel. Reserve a block of rooms for your guests several months before the wedding for the best rates. Speak with the appropriate manager when asking for discounts and reserving rooms.

Stick to the schedule for your ceremony and reception. Musicians will charge more if asked to perform beyond the time stated in their contract. You will also incur additional limo charges if your event runs longer than planned.

Ask friends to lend their talents by helping out with such things as invitations, flowers, and programs. Ask a friend with pretty penmanship to address your invitations instead of hiring a calligrapher. If you simplify your flowers and arrangements, perhaps a friend can assemble fresh or silk flowers which will save you hundreds of euros. Some of the most attractive wedding programs are printed from a home computer and then creatively assembled with coloured cardboard, tissue paper, ribbon, etc.

Consider having your wedding any day but Saturday. Fridays are also popular wedding days but may cost a lot less than a Saturday event. For even greater savings, choose a weekday evening for your wedding. Schedule the wedding to allow guests time to arrive at the ceremony after the work day has ended. Many guests enjoy weekday weddings as this frees up their weekends for other

activities. Choose a date between November and April (between May and October if you live in the southern hemisphere) to avoid higher peak season rates in many areas.

Professionally posed and properly lighted photographs are one of the few beautiful keepsakes you'll have from your special day, but getting them doesn't have to break the bank. Choose an EXPERIENCED photographer who will include ALL OF THE IMAGES ON A CD for one low price. Then you can make as many inexpensive copies as you need rather than pay a huge reprint fee to the photographer. Also, consider a private pre-wedding encounter for the bride and groom followed by all of the posed photography. Completing everything before your wedding means you can spend the entire remainder of your day enjoying yourself and the company of your guests. (Guests can't stand to be kept waiting between the wedding and the reception.)

After looking at the final plan of your wedding, but before paying any deposits, decide where you can simplify the whole process. Consider whether you really need choral singers and a string quartet at the ceremony and a wedding singer and a DJ at the reception. Releasing doves or butterflies or having a candle-lighting ceremony are all wonderful, but may end up costing a lot of money. Simplicity saves money and if done well, your wedding may seem more serene and awe-inspiring.

Remember that the wedding is one day at the start of a life-long commitment. Look beyond the wedding day to the goals you will have as newlyweds. If you want to purchase a house in the next few years, keeping that as a priority throughout the wedding planning process will help you to be prudent about how much you spend on that one day.

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A unique setting for your special day Main St!eet, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo

Specialising in Wedding & Engagement Rings

ith over Forty Years of Experience, the management team will make every effort to shape your ideas into the wedding reception you have always dreamed of. The Sligo Park Suite has been designed with you in mind, with its floor to ceiling windows allowing natural light to flood into the airy, spacious room. The suite is designed to cater for up to 340 guests and together with the skills of our experienced chefs, creates the perfect setting for your Sligo Wedding day. For a smaller, more intimate wedding reception, the Mespil suite caters comfortably for up to 80 guests. Our Team of dedicated event organisers will make sure that your

special day is one to cherish at our luxurious wedding venue in Sligo. The Sligo Park Hotel has designed four unique wedding packages, namely, Garavogue, Rathanna, Hazelwood and Lough Gill. Our ‘all in’ prices include items such as chair covers, a range of table centres, arrival and evening reception. The Sligo Park appreciate that each wedding is unique. If a couple would like a bespoke package for their wedding, the hotel would be delighted to assist. Whatever a couple chooses, the experienced banqueting team is committed to providing a professional and personalised service, leaving couples to enjoy their special day in comfort.

Owner, David Walker, is a Goldsmith by t!ade, a business that has been in his family for generations - We produce beautif"l jeweller#, in gold, silver and platinum. We specialise in ethnic jeweller#, including Celtic and Claddagh desig$s

Tel: 096-37085 • 087-6165411

A Unique Setting for Your Special Day HOTEL & LEISURE CLUB

The Sligo Park Hotel appreciates that each weddings is unique, so whether you opted for one of our special all inclusive packages or would like a bespoke package, we would be delighted to assist.

Special Oﬀer 2014/2015 Summer Package 2014/15

Only €4,500 for 100 Guests

All inclusive Package From only €43 per person

For more information or to arrange a show round with a member of our team, please feel free to contact us on 071 9190400 or call into us on Pearse Road, Sligo

Pearse Road, Sligo • Tel: 071 919 0400 • Web: www.sligoparkhotel.com • Email: Sligo@leehotels.com

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en & Stag parties are now more likely to stay in Ireland rather than travel to UK or other European destinations, saving money on flights and greatly reducing travelling time and time needed off work! And with fantastic offers now available for accommodation, there has never been a better time to stay in Ireland!

The Adventure Capital of The West! Westport is a great town to go for your hen or stag party. Every year countless amounts of hen and stag parties set upon this town and have an unforgettable time. The locals welcome the hen and stag parties unlike any other location in Ireland. There are lively bars scattered all around this beautiful

town which has won the tidy towns competition many times in Ireland. Famous for Croagh Patrick, one of Europe’s best known places of Pilgrimage, presents a striking backdrop to the town. There is plenty to do in Westport with one of Irelands Finest Golf courses. Fishing is a major attraction and brings in anglers from all parts of the country. Your party will have plenty to keep you occupied in Westport. Sligo The capital of County Sligo is an attractive town with good bars and restaurants, theatres, art galleries and delicatessens. The leading club in the town The Velvet Room offers great packages for parties of all sizes. More and more stags and hens are making there way towards Sligo because of all the lively craic that comes with this closely knitted town. The pubs and clubs welcome the stag’s realizing they are a good

earner for Sligo town. With plenty of places to visit and activity’s to partake you’re guaranteed a good stag or hen weekend. Numerous hen and stag parties have went back to Sligo after being so please with their first. Leitrim Carrick on Shannon has been regarded as one of the best spots in

Ireland for both hen and stag parties. Most people will tell you they were at a stag or hen at some stage in carrick on Shannon. Each year it keeps realing back parties for the simple reason they provide everything a stag or hen party needs. Food, drink, women, men, crack, activities and accommodation. What more can you ask for, a cure for the hangover perhaps.

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Lough Allen Hotel & Spa • Drumshanbo • Co Leitrim • www.loughallenhotel.com

To Celebrate your Hen Party... Come to the Lough Allen Hotel & Oshadi Spa • Bed and Full Irish Breakfast for 2 Nights • Dinner on the first night, with pre-dinner sparkling cocktail • On Saturday Enjoy an Hour Long Scenic HorseRiding Trek or Lesson with Karen and her Team at Moorlands Equestrian Centre Then Relax and Enjoy Full use of our Leisure Centre and Gym Avail of 20% Off All Treatments Booked in our Award Winning Oshadi Spa • Transport can be provided to bring you into Carrick on Shannon to enjoy the many pubs & clubs • Late check out (2.00pm)

The fun-filled, outdoor quad bike trekking adventure set in Carrick on Shannon Individuals, groups, tours and corporate parties all welcome Carrick Quads offers off-road cross-country quad bike treks on our Yamaha Grizzly 350 Quad bikes. If you are looking for that unique and action-packed activity for your time in Carrick on Shannon, or for the perfect Stag or Hen activity then you have come to the right place! With over 40 quad bikes, we can cater for large groups and parties as well as families, individuals and couples. This off-road motor-powered trekking adventure is amazing fun all year round regardless of the weather! As we say at Carrick Quads... The Wetter the Better!

All for Just €125 Per Person Sharing Other Packages arranged to suit your group and your budget

To Book Call 0719640100 or email: Reservations@loughallenhotel.com

An experience not to be missed, and never forgotten. www.carrickquads.com • Tel: 086 790 8777 • info@carrickquads.com

Carrick Quads - The fun-filled, outdoor quad bike trekking adventure www.lovedance.ie

Telephone: 087-6565843 • lovedanceie@gmail.com

arrick Quads is set on over 100 acres of fantastic Irish countryside. The terrain consists of hills, ditches, dykes, open countryside, trails, streams and passes by some scenic forest. Our trek consistently raises the level of challenge as you progress and as your skill increases. After a basic instructional tutorial (including a video and practical) our two guides will bring you across a series of offroad biking challenges. The levels of difficultly increase as you progress and we can tailor this to your levels of ability (so if you have younger members in the group they won't be pushed beyond their limits). If you are looking for that unique and action-packed activity for your time in Carrick on Shannon, or for a team building exercise then you have come to the right place! With over 40 quad bikes, we can cater for large groups and parties as well as families, individuals and couples. This off-road motor-powered trekking adven-

ture is amazing fun all year round – regardless of the weather! Once you have booked, paid the deposit, arrived on the day and paid the balance; the adventure begins! We start off by getting you into some of our protective all-weather overalls (they do as much as they can to stop your clothes getting dirty - but wear clothes that you don't mind if it they do). After that you get kitted out with safety equipment (helmet, body armour, shin protectors and some vital wellington boots!). Then you are shown a short basic instructional video which is followed by some practical training on an Orientation Track. Now you are ready to roll out! 2 guides – one front one rear (per group) – lead you out into the countryside where the challenges, adventure and fun await! Visit the website, http://www.carrickquads.com or call 086 790 8777 for more details or to book!

For a fun filled hen party choose a theme and learn to dance to either your favourite song or learn a particular dance style. No previous dance experience is required and dance is for all ages, so get your leg warmers on and experience two hours of the dance world. It’s a great way to sweat out the toxins from the night before or to get your hips shaking ready for a night out.

Current Locations are Dublin, Sligo and Carrick on Shannon but we can also travel to you…..

NOT JUST FOR GIRLS

Lots of Stag Classes to Choose including: Think Timberlake and shake a leg, Micheal Jackson moonwalking all the way to the classics, Go Grease lightning, Thriller learn the moves, Hip to the Hop and more

New Packages for 2014 to suit all budgets

The longest zorbing track in Ireland which is a staggering 200 metres in length is now open in Battlebridge,

The Perfect Stag & Hen Venue • Group Discounts Available • Also taking bookings for birthday parties (from 12 years old)

Battlebridge, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Roscommon For all enquiries contact 086 166 49 59 • www.battlebridgepaintball.ie

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Lough Allen Hotel & Spa • Drumshanbo • Co Leitrim • www.loughallenhotel.com

All for Just €125 Per Person Sharing Other Packages arranged to suit your group and your budget

To Book Call 0719640100 or email: Reservations@loughallenhotel.com

An experience not to be missed, and never forgotten. www.carrickquads.com • Tel: 086 790 8777 • info@carrickquads.com

Carrick Quads - The fun-filled, outdoor quad bike trekking adventure www.lovedance.ie

Telephone: 087-6565843 • lovedanceie@gmail.com

Current Locations are Dublin, Sligo and Carrick on Shannon but we can also travel to you…..

NOT JUST FOR GIRLS

New Packages for 2014 to suit all budgets

The longest zorbing track in Ireland which is a staggering 200 metres in length is now open in Battlebridge,

The Perfect Stag & Hen Venue • Group Discounts Available • Also taking bookings for birthday parties (from 12 years old)

Battlebridge, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Roscommon For all enquiries contact 086 166 49 59 • www.battlebridgepaintball.ie

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Fun For Everyone

We Travel to you! Funballs is a new concept on the way we play football and is great fun for adults and kids. Bubble Soccer is a completely safe and fun alternative to regular soccer played within the Funballs. Funballs are excellent for use on grass or astro-turf. The ball surrounds the body like a bubble resulting in plenty of bumps, falls and laughs for users. Each ball comes with a fitted safety belt. They are completely safe and the impact is not felt inside the ball. ‘Bubble football’ – a game that involves footballers wearing huge plastic bubbles and trying to collide with each other as much as possible.

Who wouldn't want to play this game?

Call: 087 9046490 or 086 1970670 Carrick On Shannon, County Leitrim

email: funballs@outlook.com

THE ULTIMATE STAG & HEN ACTIVITY!

Funballs.ie

LURGY, LETTERKENNY, CO. DONEGAL TEL: 074-9128086 • MOB: 086-3831188 Electric Bike Trails Tel: 071 9623609 / 087 7386439

xplore Irelands North West on an Electric Bike. Take the time to experience the unique culture, hospitality and beautiful countryside of County Leitrim and North Roscommon. Explore the many tourist attractions such as Carrick on Shannon, Lough Key Forest and Amenity Park, Arigna Mining Experience and many more hidden gems using our environmentally friendly electric bikes.

Unspoiled countryside, clean waterways, abundance of natural heritage and culture awaits the visitor. A variety of short and long trails have been mapped on the quietest country roads including all the best attractions. Enjoy being up close with nature and awaken your senses to all the sights, sounds and smells of the countryside. You will experience things that other tourists miss out on as they travel by car. Electric bikes are battery operated allowing you to cycle uphill with ease. We also hire conventional bikes, children’s bikes and all the accessories you will need for a fun day out. If you find yourself caught up enjoying the local

hospitality, don’t worry we have back up transport to get you back to base. Arrangements can also be made to bring the bicycles to your accommodation. Hire a bike for the day or choose from 5 different packages, including guided tours, see www.electricbiketrails.com for details. More family fun can be had at our Indoor Airsoft Shooting and Archery Range at our base in Leitrim Village, see www.carrickindoorshooting. com.

Carrick Indoor Shooting Tel: 071 9623609 / 086-8288747

LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT STAG OR HEN SEND OFF?

Look no further! Letterkenny Paintball specialise in Stag/Hen Events, supplying wild game scenarios to make your day with us a day to remember!

Before you know it your entire group will be ducking, dodging and diving to win! As an unusual twist, why not have your Stag Party versus your Hen Party? Bring along a change of clothes and hit the ground running by heading straight to the bustling entertainment town of Letterkenny for a welldeserved quenching drink (or two)! Get your blood pumping, adrenaline rushing and banter flowing, book your event by calling Letterkenny Paintball, for what is guaranteed to be a well organized, fun-filled, unforgettable day.

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THE NORTHWEST’S NO.1 STAG & HEN VENUE Free Bubby and reserved seating areas for all Hen & Stag Parties Live Music Every Thursday & Sunday and DJ Every Friday and Saturday All sports events shown on 13 HD LCD Screens. Well known for its award winning beer garden which is fully heated all year round and hosts a brand new stylish bar. Be it a quiet drink with family and friends or a night away with your Stag or Hen Dunnes Bar caters for all.

Dunne's Bar, Main St, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim T: 071 962 2339 • www.dunnesbar.ie

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Come back 1,200 years and join the Viking Ship & Cruise upriver into Majestic Lough Ree

The Viking Ships have been sailing around our coasts since 795. The Lough Ree Cruise normally goes upstream to the Hodson Bay and returns. Why don't you board the Viking Ship which departs from the Quay at Athlone Castle daily to Lough Ree the 'Lake of the Kings'. Season normally runs from Easter to October

• Bar & Snack Shop on board • Complimentary Tea & Coffee • Free WiFi • Hens, Stags, Parties & Other Groups welcome with BYO and FREE Bottle of Bubby for all Party Groups • Group Rates on Request (30 Pax Minimum) • Bring your own Smartphone and play your own music on the ship's PA system. Apart from Athlone Town the Viking Ship can pick up or drop off at the Hodson Bay Hotel; Glasson Golf & Country Club; Wineport Lodge & Restaurant; Lough Ree Inn, Coosan Point; Killinure Chalets (BBQ & Restaurant) and Lough Ree Yacht Club (BBQ)

7 St.Mary's Place, Athlone, Co.Westmeath • Tel: 086-2621136 Email: vikingmike@vikingtoursireland.ie • www.vikingtoursireland.ie

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THE MENSWEAR SUPERSTORE Mulvey Centre, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon

Fantastic range of Wedding Suits, Waistcoats & Neckwear are available to rent for your upcoming wedding. 7 Reasons to Shop at Gerard Anthony Menswear

Service, Selection, Quality, Cut, Fitting, Price & Free Parking

t: 071 9621093 â&#x20AC;˘ w: www.gerardanthony.com

Choosing the Wedding Cake Northwest Express February, 2014

hen it comes to planning a wedding, few decisions are as delightful as choosing your wedding cake. After all, what could be better than sampling slice after slice of delicious cake. The cake is one of the most prevalent symbols of your wedding. It will feature prominently in your wedding pictures and it will be a focal point for your guests when they arrive at the reception hall. Your cake can pull together your colours and wedding theme in one beautiful and delicious package. When it comes to choosing a wedding cake, you must first consider what it is you are looking for? Do you want a traditional ivory tiered cake? a modern chocolate and vanilla cake or fruit flavoured art piece? Whether you are utterly clueless to what you want or have a good idea of the style of cake you want, next you must visit bakers to see what they can offer you. This task must be done in good time (approximately 4 months before the big day itself). You should visit two or three bakers and ask to see their portfolio. This will help you determine if you like the bakers style. In order to ascertain what size cake you will need, consider how many guests you will have in attendance. Remember, the bigger the cake, the more

expensive it will be. One way of saving money is to order a smaller cake for display at the reception and two sheet cakes that can be cut and placed on plates in the kitchen and served to the guests. The sheet cake can be considerably plainer than the cake on display. This saves a huge cost and still means you get to show off a cake! When considering the shape and size of the cake. Traditional round and square cakes are still very popular and easy to cut. Look through wedding magazines and bakers samples to find a wedding cake design that dazzles you! The cake's design should match the aesthetic of the day. A formal wedding generally calls for a structured, multi-layer cake. For a less formal wedding, you can embrace the unconventional cake. Multiple tiers allows you to offer several kinds of cake each level can be different, offering something for everyone. So if the bride is a fan of cheesecake, but the groom is a big fan of fruit cake, you can now have both in one cake. A common combination includes one tier - mouse filled cake, one tier fruit, one tier chocolate and vanilla cake, frosted with butter cream frosting or rolled fondant. Icing traditionally comes in either a

simple sugar recipe or rich cream cheese variety and usually is white or ivory, but more contemporary approaches involve other colours. If you wearing ivory or champagne, let the baker know and they can tint the icing accordingly. Remember, anything goes from dark chocolate to pale pastels, with modern wedding cakes. They tend to be decorated to match the bride's lace pattern on her gown or even the bouquet. Some couples design the cake around the decor or theme of the wedding. Brides often go for lace, embroidery applique or elegant drapes. Common features include; ruffles, bows, swirls and ribbons formed from pastiage and blown sugar. Cakes can also be garnished with real ivy leaves, non-toxic flowers and chocolate towers and truffles. When it comes to wedding cake, your imagination is the only limit to the appearance of your special confection. While it is essential that the wedding cake appeals to your visual senses, it is even more important that it taste's moist and delicious. Tasting is not only a fun task, but an essential one also. Do not just settle on a cake, because you cannot see anything like what you wanted. Shop around for the best offers and do not be afraid to ask the baker if they can work with your design and style, you

Photograph by Cathal Devlin might just be very surprised at how accommodating they can be. It is always wise to bring along cuttings of cakes you like and sketches of the style of cake you are looking for. Take samples of your dress, bouquet and bridesmaids colours to leave with the pastry chef. Ask the baker about additional costs, such as cake tops, pillars, columns and whether or not these items need to be returned to the

store. Also ask about the delivery process. Will the cake be set up at the reception by the baker or will the caterer have to do this? Once you have decided on a cake and a baker, get a contract in writing. There is no point agreeing aspects orally, make sure you have a written record of what you have ordered and are fully aware that the baker knows what you are looking for, this will avoid any nasty surprises on the day.

Tracys Florist Mayo SARAH JANES CAKES

Tempo Road Business Park, Enniskillen, BT74 6HR Telephone: 048足66327071 Email: sjsdiner@btconnect.com | www.sarahjanescakes.com

THE WEDDING CAKE SPECIALISTS

Telephone: 098 42758

Mobile 0876472461

Email: tracysfloristwestport@gmail.com

You have chosen your partner now chose your florist. Rosemantic, Vintage, Natural, Classic, Simplistic wedding bouquets & arrangements.

Stunning Wedding cakes made to order in a variety of shapes and colours to complement your bridal party. Our cakes are home baked using only the finest ingredients and liqueurs to suite your design and taste. Winner of Ge"ng Married In Northern Ireland Reader Awards 足 3 Years Running

www.sarahjanescakes.co.uk

Lantern & red carpet service available. Professional Florist with over 25 years experience. Your dream our vision. Give us the date and we will make a floral extravaganza at no extravagant cost. Our work has featured in Grand Designs & V.I.P. magazine.

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Wedding Stationer! at Printfix, your local supplier... S

ince the launch of its wedding stationery range, Printfix has seen a steady growth in this market. Owen Carton, managing director of Printfix explains “Our aim was to build a reputation for providing excellent quality products with a specific focus on ‘personal’ customer service. We work hard to ensure that every couple has a positive experience with Printfix. Thankfully in the past twelve months we have seen many happy and satisfied customers pass through our doors and I have to say it makes my day when a new customer comes into the office saying a friend or family member got their wedding stationery from us and they loved it so much they too want to get their wedding stationery designed and printed by Printfix - It’s by positive feedback and word of mouth that this type of business really grows.”

Unique designs…. Printfix wedding stationery is designed to suit all themes. It boasts a wide variety of designs featured in the Printfix wedding stationery brochure and Owen assures his customers that they continue to add to this collection in response to demand and recommendations “There are a huge array of samples and designs in-house so customers can literally get a feel for the products Printfix has to offer and if you don’t find what you’re looking for there’s our highly motivated and experienced design team to help you along the way”. Owen tells us that this is one of huge advantages of dealing with a local design and print company. “When a customer comes in with their own ideas in mind we are delighted to introduce them to our design team so they can talk it out and work together to develop their very own, bespoke wedding stationery design”. Passion in what we do…. Caroline Litster, centre manager at Printfix exudes enthusiasm for the wedding stationery business. She tells us “I love meeting people

during one of the most exciting times in their lives. They want to create a great first impression with their wedding invitations and it’s up to me to take the stress out of choosing their stationery. Caroline continues, “It’s great to see it all come together and the couple’s delight with the end product which not only has functional value but serves as a wonderful memento of their special day.”

Value for Money…. “Offering Value for money is very important to us”, Owen explains. “During this tough economic climate we strive to ensure our stationery is affordable whilst not compromising on quality and service. Our customers can choose from our wide range in accordance with what suits their taste and budget. We offer a premium range using a textured card in white, cream or ivory with matching textured envelopes or our standard range is less expensive printed on the more traditional white or cream card giving a crisp elegant finish. All Printfix designs are available on whichever range a bride and groom decide on”. Special Offer…. Printfix is delighted to offer all NorthWest Express readers personalised wine or champaing labels to match your wedding stationery suite when you order your wedding stationery between now and Thursday 28st February 2014! So take the stress out of wedding stationery shopping and contact Printfix today. You can check them out at www.printfix.ie or follow Printfix on Facebook for all our up-to-date offers. To get the real benefit of your local, personal wedding stationery provider why not phone Printfix on 071-9140050 and make an appointment with Caroline or simply call into its impressive, modern print and design centre on High Street, Sligo any time between 9am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Flowers for the Big Day Northwest Express February, 2014

hen choosing wedding flowers, it is best to make appointments with more than one florist to view the arrangements they can offer you and compare them in terms of price, value and styles. Many churches will have a contract with a florist, so you need to be clear on this before you start booking. The wedding bouquet is an extremely important piece of the wedding ceremony, as its a focal point. There are many types of bouquet shapes you can choose

from, but the common three are; Cascade, Round and hand-tied bouquets. Cascading bouquets are great for slimming a bride's appearance, especially if a bride is worried about her hips. However, a round bouquet emphasize the body shape, so if the bride has a good figure, why not show if off! Smaller framed individuals generally opt for round bouquets as it will give the appearance of elevated height. Slender brides often go for a hand tied bouquet,

as it balances body shape. With style out of the way, next you will have to decide on the flowers themselves. While this is very exciting, for some brides, it can also be troublesome. 1 in 5 Irish people suffer from an allergy to pollen. Hay fever sufferers can find summer weddings a difficult experience, as there is so many flowers pollinating during the summer season. If a member of the wedding party suffer from hay fever, it is best to opt for either artificial flowers or for pollen free flowers such as Orchids, Calla Lilly or Roses. .Orchids petals appear to be very delicate but a re surprisingly robust and can withstand a lot of handling. Orchids are the picture of elegance and are great anytime of year. Tulips have long been another common option as they are pretty and elegant. Roses are the classic flowers for a bouquet and emanate radiance and grace. Calla Lilies are the latest trend and are a sophisticated choice. It has become a modern trend to mix white calla lilies with one black 'schwarzwalder' calla, as a striking vocal point. However, if hay fever is not a concern, your choice of flowers is endless. Why not opt for red Chrysantemum's which symbolise love or amaranths which are symbolic of fidelity. White and pink Lily flowers are a popular choice for summer weddings, while lilacs are often picked for spring weddings to bring a touch of violet to the bouquet. Brides often go for forget-me-not flowers as they are symbolic of true love and add a lovely touch of indigo to the bouquet, which in spring can look fantastic, mixed with white chrysanthums. If you are not a big lover of flowers, tulips are the best choice as they can be kept simple, without too much frills or foliage.

In terms of cost, the prices can vary from florist to florist, but a standard bouquet will set you back in the region of â&#x201A;Ź100. Bridesmaids bouquets can tally up to a similar cost, so its best to go into the florists with a budget in mind. A word of warning, in season flowers will dramatically reduce your flower bill, compared to ordering flowers that are out of season. A trend that is emerging in modern weddings is to use silk flowers. The idea behind using silk flowers is that many brides like the idea of being able to keep the bouquet as a keepsake. Silk wedding flowers are available from floristry shops or online and are a novel way of having lasting memories from your wedding day. Now that the bouquet is out of the way, you need to start thinking about other members of your wedding party. Corsages and buttonholes are great for groomsmen, while Boutonniere's are ideal for parents of the bride and groom and other members of

the family. They are a great way of including members of the family, that may not have a role in the ceremony also. Once you have all the people accounted for, you need to start thinking about the venue flowers. Since the altar will be the focal point of your ceremony, consider using the most elaborate and beautiful decorations on it. Many weddings now include flowers at the reception, as they bring the scents, the colour and the style of the marriage to the evening section of the wedding day. The mood you want to create for your guests can be your guide in helping you decide on appropriate floral arrangements for a wedding reception. Consider your dinner plan, will you need a flower centre piece for guest tables? for the cake stand? for the gift table? or for the dance floor edge? All of these will push up the overall costs, so choose wisely and cut out where flowers may not be needed, to help keep the cost down.

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iam Clancy, in talking about the importance of singer Delia Murphy, said that she was a pivotal figure who took up the Irish ballad and turned it into something of her own. She was the single most important person in preserving this form of music and enabling it to have the life and popularity it has today. Today Delia Murphy lives on through her songs, still played on Irish radio today and reissued on CDs. She continues to be cherished by all those who loved her singing and remember her from the innumerable occasions she graced the airwaves of Radio Éireann with her popular songs. She is not forgotten for her many recordings heard on gramophone and in dancehalls throughout Ireland and the wonderful concerts she sang in, both at home and abroad. Born in 1903 in Mount Jennings, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Delia was the child of a wealthy family. Her father, born poor, made his fortunes in the Klondyke and Leadville mines and bought the big house when he came home. She was educated in Tuam Convent and later at University College Galway. She met and married Thomas Kiernan who began his diplomatic career when he was appointed Secretary to the Irish High Commissioner in London. From then on he was Director General of Radio Éireann and Ambassador in many countries, including the Vatican and the United States. Delia had her own indomitable personality and despite her husband’s postings, continued to make her songs popular through concerts, impromptu appearances and recordings. Well known songs of Delia include, If I were a Blackbird, The Spinning Wheel and Three Lovely Lassies but she is known and loved for many more and had a repertoire of hundreds. At Ballina Arts Centre, on Friday 21st February, at 8pm, Hello Delia Murphy will celebrate the life of this iconic singer in talk, story and song. The show is based around recollections of the life and times of Delia by her niece Carmen Cullen, and commentary on the pivotal role she played in the history of Irish

n Saturday 22nd February, 8pm Ballina Arts Centre present Signs of Diva, by the internationallyacclaimed UK-based Graeae Theatre Company. Signs of a Diva follows the adventures of mousey old Sue the undertaker from Bingley Bridge. No one knows she’s a Diva fanatic, until one day she is offered a cabaret spot at Harry’s Place. Overnight, Tammy Frascati is born and Sue finds herself hurtling to stardom and Las Vegas, signing the songs of her favourite Divas, Billie Holiday, Dusty Springfield, Ella Fitzgerald & Gloria Gaynor. But, as success beckons a handsome stranger pierces Sue’s heart. What does she do? Can she have both? The show is a one woman tour-de-force with Caroline Parker, known as ‘Britain’s favourite deaf diva’ at the helm. All performances include signed songs, captioned text and audio description. The

show is full of classic songs by all the divas, given a fresh twist for those who can’t hear who may be discovering the songs for the first time, and also for those who can hear, but who will see them in a new light. A most see for all you Diva fans! Pádraig Naughton of Arts & Disability Ireland says, “I’ve always dreamed of seeing internationally acclaimed work by artists with disabilities in theatres and arts centres throughout Ireland. This tour of ‘Signs of a Diva’ is the start of Arts & Disability Ireland’s regular presentation of high quality innovative performing arts to audiences nationally Signs of a Diva is presented in partnership with Arts & Disability Ireland, with support from the British Council and Xilinx. Tickets €15/€12 check www.ballinaartscentre.com for more information or call 096 73593 to reserve your tickets.

Neil Delamere: Smartbomb @ The Hawkswell music and song. The show includes a comedy interlude and a dramatised reading by Carmen from her published novel Two Sisters Singing, inspired by a larger than life Delia. The show also features music by Gerry Anderson – playing Delia’s airs and looking at the people she inspired afterwards, as Ireland’s first lady of song – and songs sung by actress and singer Maureen O'Donovan, including some of Delia’s favourites such as The Spinning Wheel and If I were a Blackbird, with a chance for the audience to join in! More information: Ballina Arts Centre, tel: 096 783593 www.ballinaartscentre.com

Calamity Jane @ The Hawkswell The Deadwood Stage is a-rollin on in to Sligo, complete with gun- totin cowboys, saloon gals and formidable frontierswoman Calamity Jane, the well-meaning but disaster prone heroine, who stands up for what seems right at the time and gets into trouble for shooting first and asking questions later. Don’t miss this

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he Ford Focus continues to be the best-selling vehicle nameplate in the world, based on Ford's analysis of the latest Polk global vehicle registration data through the third quarter of 2013. Led by strong growth in China, Focus global registrations from January through September 2013 grew to 856,587, a 16.1% yearover-year increase. China was the biggest contributor to the success with 303,481 registrations, representing an 85% year-overyear increase, according to Polk.

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emphasize the importance of balancing calorie intake and physical activity in order to maintain a healthy weight, not specific calorie amounts. This emphasis on calorie balance points to a key limitation of the new study: Although Geda and his colleagues took into account extenuating factors such as body mass index, genetic susceptibility to Alzheimer’s disease, and medical history (including heart disease, strokes, and diabetes), they had no data on exercise and physical activity. Future studies will need to examine both sides of the calorie equation, Geda says. The study participants, all of whom hailed from Olmsted County, Minn., filled out a detailed questionnaire about their typical diet over the previous year. They also underwent a series of memory and cognitive tests. None had

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dementia, but the researchers determined from the test results that 163 had MCI. MCI is “the gray zone between normal aging and dementia,” Geda says. “People with MCI are not demented [but] they are forgetful a little more than expected for their age.” This forgetfulness goes beyond senior moments (such as misplacing car keys), and might include forgetting airplane flights and other important appointments, he adds. Although it remains to be proven, there is a plausible scientific explanation for how overeating might erode mental function. Consuming a high-calorie diet may spur production of harmful, oxygen-containing molecules, and these so-called oxidative radicals may accumulate in cells and cause neurons to break down, Geda says.

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PLUMBING AND HEATING

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51 WATER TREATMENT AND SEWAGE SYSTEMS

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

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

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

Dating Classifieds 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 interestes. Replies to Box 998 the usual address along with a Stamped Envelope MALE EARLY 40’S Seeking female for friendship, Call or text 087-2781436 ROSCOMMON MAN Seeks curvy femlae, medium height aged 24-45 for friendship and fun. Anytime, can travel. Call or text: 086-3968335

LONELY SINGLE MAN Kind hearted, loving, honest 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 MAYO MAN, 53 Single, attractive, sincere, seeks kind lady same age for relationship. Tel: 0870555374 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 WIDOWER OVER 60 Would like to meet lady in similar position for friend-

ship and maybe a little romance. Enjoys nights out, cinema and all sports. Replies to Box 1024 at the usual address. MALE 40 SEEKS Female. I am single, fit outdoors guy. Call or text 0876467174 MALE EARLY 40’S Seeking female for friendship . Call or text: 0872781436 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. EAST MAYO MALE Wants to meet others males for friendship. Own Place. Call: 086-2550981

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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 friendship maybe leading to a relationship. Replies to box number 1016 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 at the usual adress. MAYO MAN Would like to meet a nice lady any age, so I can put a lovely smile on your face, discreet and nice time. Would you like? Tel: 087-6372540

FIRST CLASS DATING All applicants individually matched by me. Irish owned and operated. Call Jane 087-3345116 TALL, DARK AND HANDSOME MALE Seeks Female for discrete fun, discretion assured. Can Travel. Call: 085-1924230

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PRE REG 141 Cars 141 G VW Passat 2.0TDI140BHP H/L 6 Sp Black Met ..................................................................€36,500 141 G VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline Estate Grey ...................................................................€31,000 141 G VW Beetle 1.6TDI Black....................€24,500 141 G VW Up 5DR Automatic......................€15,500 141 G VW Tiguan 2.0TDI Life /Leisure White ..................................................................€30,000 141 G VW Golf 1.6TDI Sports Model Black..€25,500 141 G VW Polo 1.2TDI Comfortline Black Met ...................................................................€19,500 141 G VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline...........€28,500 141 G VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline..............€26,500 141 G VW Touran 1.6 TDI 7 Seater..............€29,500 141 G VW Polo 1.2 5DR..............................€16,500 PRE REG COMMERCIALS 141 G VW Transporter 2.0TDI 140BHP 6Sp..€27,500 141 G VW Transporter 2.0TDI 84BHP...........€22,500 141 G VW Crafter 136BHP Trendline Pack....€31,500 141 G VW Amarok Highline 180BHP............€42,000 141 G VW Caddy TDI..................................€15,200 141 G VW Golf TDI Van..............................€23,950 BEETLE RANGE 141 G VW Beetle TDI...................................€24,500 131 G VW Beetle TDI...................................€22,500 2007 VW Beetle 1.4 Cabriolet (12K)............€10,500 2007 VW Beetle 1.4......................................€8,500 2004 VW Beetle 1.9TDI..................................€7,500 TIGUAN RANGE 132 G VW Tiguan 2.0TDI 140BHP................€32,500 132 G VW Tiguan 2.0TDI Sports 4x4 140BP.€34,500 131 G VW Tiguan 2.0TDI Sports...................€29,500 2012 VW Tiguan TDI....................................€24,500 2011 VW Tiguan TDI....................................€22,500 2010 VW Tiguan TDI 140BHP.......................€19,500 2008 VW Tiguan TDI 140BHP 4x4................€13,500 PASSAT RANGE 2013 VW Passat 1.6TDI BM.........................€22,500 2013 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BP Comfortline...€28,500 2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline.............€24,000 2012 VW Passat 1.4 TSI C/L A/T.................€22,500 2011 VW Passat 1.4 TSI C/L A/T..................€21,000 2011 VW Passat 1.4 TSI Highline Alcantara Leather ..................................................................€22,000 2011 VW Passat 1.6TDI................................€19,500 2010 VW Passat 1.6TDI................................€14,500 2009 VW Passat TDI....................................€13,500 2007 VW Passat TDI Comfortline....................€8,500 2008 VW Passat 1.4TSI Comfortline.............€10,500 2008 VW Passat 1.9 TDI...............................€11,500 2008 VW Passat 1.4TSI Highline Full Leather.€10,500 2006 VW Passat 1.9TDI Estate........................€7,950 2006 VW Passat 1.9TDI Comfortline...............€6,500 2006 VW Passat 1.9TDI Comfortline...............€5,000 2006 VW Passat 1.9TDI Comfortline...............€4,000 PASSAT CC RANGE 132 G VW Passat CC 140BHP Grey..............€34,500 131 G VW Passat CC 140BHP Choice...........€32,500 2012 VW Passat CC 140BHP White..............€29,500 2011 VW Passat CC 140BHP Beige...............€25,000 2010 VW Passat CC 140BHP Gold................€21,000 2009 VW Passat CC 140BHP Black...............€18,500 JETTA RANGE 131 G VW Jetta 1.6 Highline........................€25,500 2013 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline...............€22,500

2012 VW Jetta 1.4TSI Comfortline A/T.........€22,500 2012 VW Jetta 1.6TDI..................................€19,500 2011 VW Jetta TDI........................................€17,500 2011 VW Jetta 1.6TDI A/T............................€19,500 2010 VW Jetta TDI Comfortline.....................€14,950 2010 VW Jetta TDI T/L.................................€13,500 2009 VW Jetta 1.6 C/L................................€11,500 2008 VW jetta 1.9 TD..................................€10,500 2008 VW Jetta 1.9TDI Comfortline A/T.........€12,500 2007 VW Jetta 1.9TDI...................................€8,500 2006 VW Jetta TDI........................................€6,500 GOLF RANGE 2013 VW Golf TDI Sports Model .................€22,500 2012 VW Golf “ R” Line...............................€21,500 2012 VW Golf TDI Sports Model..................€19,500 2011 VW Golf TDI........................................€16,950 2011 VW Golf TDI ”R”Line...........................€19,500 2010 VW Golf TDI Highline Extras................€16,500 2010 VW Golf 1.4 5 Dr ...............................€13,500 2010 VW Golf 1.4TDI Trendline....................€13,500 2010 VW Golf 1.6TDI A/T............................€15,500 2009 VW Golf 1.9TDI .................................€12,500 2009 VW Golf 1.4 5Dr................................€11,500 2009 VW Golf 2.0TDI 5DR..........................€13,500 2009 VW Golf 1.9TDI Comfortline A/T..........12,500 2009 VW Golf 1.9TDI 5DR GT Sport.............€11,000 2008 VW Golf 1.4 5DR.................................€9,500 2007 VW Golf 1.9TDI 5DR.............................€7,500 2006 VW Golf 1.4 5DR Sports Model ...........€6,000 2006 VW Golf 1.9TDI....................................€6,500 2005 VW Golf 1.9 TDI...................................€5,500 2004 VW Golf TDI Comfortline......................€4,500 POLO RANGE 132 G VW Polo 1.2 5DR ............................€15,000 131 G VW Polo Cross 1.2TDI 5DR................€18,500 131 G VW Polo Cross 1.2TSI........................€16,500 131 G VW Polo 1.2TDI ................................€16,500 132 G VW Polo 1.2 5DR..............................€14,500 2012 VW Polo 1.2TDI ..................................€13,950 2011 VW Polo TDI........................................€12,500 2011 VW Polo 1.2 5DR.................................€11,500 2010 VW Polo 1.2 5DR................................€10,500 2010 VW Polo 1.6TDI Highline Model 90BHP ...................................................................€12,500 2009 VW Polo 1.4 TDI Sports Model..............€9,500 2008 VW Polo 1.2 5Dr Comfortline................€8,000 2007 VW Polo 1.2 TDI...................................€7,500 2005 VW Polo 1.2 5DR.................................€4,500 2004 VW Polo 5DR.......................................€3,500 2003 VW Polo 1.2 5DR.................................€2,500 AUDI RANGE 2011 Audi A4 2.0TDI...................................€22,500 2009 Audi A4 2.0TDI..................................€15,000 2006 Audi A6 2.0TDI 140BHp.....................€10,500 2006 Audi A6 2.0TDI A/T Full Leather..........€16,500 2006 Audi A4 2.0TDI A/T..............................€8,500 2008 Audi A3 2.0TDI 5DR...........................€13,500 2004 Audi A3 1.6.........................................€4,500 MERCEDES RANGE 2008 Mercedes C180 Kombi A/t..................€13,500 2006 Mercedes ML 270CDI Comm Estate.......€8,500 2005 Mercedes C200 DSL.............................€7,500 2002 Mercedes C270 DSl A/T.......................€3,500 2001 Mercedes C200....................................€3,000 2000 Mercedes C220 DSL..............................€3000 NISSAN RANGE 2011 Nissan Micra 1.05DR...........................€10,500

2011 Nissan Juke 1.5 DSL ( 19K)...................€16,500 2011 Nissan Qashqui 1.5 DSL.......................€19,500 2007 Nissan Micra 1.0 5DR...........................€5,000 2007 Nissan Almera......................................€6,500 2006 Nissan Almera......................................€5,000 2005 Nissan Almera......................................€3,500 2004 Nissan Xtrail 5 Seater............................€5,500 ESTATE CARS 141 G VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline Estate..€31,000 131 G VW Passat 1.6TDI Estate....................€26,500 2012 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP Highline Estate Leather .......................................................€27,500 2009 VW Passat TDI Estate Highline Leather..€14,500 2008 VW Passat 1.9TDI Estate......................€11,500 2006 VW Passat 1.9TDI Comfortline Estate......€7,950 2005 VW Passat 1.9TDI Estate.......................€6,500 2002 VW Passat 1.9TDI Estate.......................€3,500 7 SEATER RANGE 141 G VW Touran TDI................................€29,500 2013 VW Sharan TDI...................................€29,500 2013 VW Caddy Maxi Life 7 Seater DSl........€27,500 2013 VW Touran 1.6TDI 5 Seater.................€26,500 2011 VW Caddy Maxi Life 7 Seater DSl........€21,500 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4X 4 DSL...............€13,500 2008 VW Touran TDI ..................................€10,500 2008 VW Shuttle 9 Seater............................€18,500 2007 Renault Scenic 1.9DSL Luxury Model......€7,500 2006 Opel Zafari 1.6....................................€6,500 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 DSL A/T 7 Seater..€7,500 SHARAN RANGE 2011 VW Sharan 2.0TDI 140BHP 7Seater.....€29,500 2007 VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater.................€12,500 2006 VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater...................€7,500 2004 VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater..................€6,000 HYUNDAI RANGE 2009 Hyundai Getz 1.1 5Dr...........................€6,950 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2DSL 7 Seater......€13,500 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2DSL Commercial...€9,000 2006 Hyundai Tucson 2.0DSL Passenger.........€6,500 2005 Hyundai Accent 1.3 5Dr........................€3,000 2004 Hyndai Elantra 1.6................................€2,500 AUTOMATIC RANGE 141 G VW Polo 1.4 5DR Comfortline............€20,500 141 G VW Up 5DR .....................................€15,500 131 G VW Golf 1.6 TDI Plus Comfortline.......€24,500 131 G VW Golf TDI 5DR..............................€22,500 131 G VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR Match...............€24,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR sports ...............€21,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR...........................€19,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI Plus Comfortline..........€21,500 2010 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR Comfortline.........€16,500 2009 VW Golf 1.9TDI 5DR Comfortline........€13,500 131 G VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline..............€23,950 2012 VW Jetta 1.6TDI ................................€21,000 2011 VW Jetta 1.6TDI..................................€19,500 2010 VW Jetta 1.9TDI Comfortline................€16,500 2009 VW Jetta 2.0TDI Comfortline...............€13,500 2008 VW Jetta 1.9TDI Comfortline................€11,500

FIAT RANGE 2012 Fiat Panda 1.2 5DR (13K)......................€9,500 2003 Fiat Punto 1.2 5DR................................€1,500 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 5DR................................€1,000 OPEL RANGE 2012 Opel Astra DSl (SRI) 5DR.....................€15,500 2010 Opel Astra CTI DS...............................€11,500 2010 Opel Insignia 2.0DSL...........................€16,000 2008 Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI............................€8,500 2008 Opel Corsa 1.2 5DR Club.....................€6,500 2007 Opel Corsa 1.2 5DR.............................€5,000 2007 Opel Vectra 1.6....................................€6,000 2006 Opel Astra 1.4 5DR..............................€5,500 2006 Opel Astra Van.....................................€5,000 2004 Opel Corsa..........................................€3,000 2003 Opel Astra 1.7 DSL...............................€2,500 TOYOTA RANGE 2012 Toyota Corolla D4D Luna DSL..............€18,500 2012 Toyota Auris Hybrid A/T......................€18,000 2011 Toyota RAV 4 DSL (10K)......................€22,950 2011 Toyota Corolla D4D.............................€15,000 2011 Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL.........................€18,500 2009 Toyota Yaris Luna..................................€8,500 2009 Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL........................€12,500 2008 Toyota Auris 1.4 5DR............................€8,000 2008 Toyota Yaris D4D..................................€8,500 2008 Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL..........................€9,500 2007 Toyota RAV4 2.0..................................€8,500 2007 Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL..........................€7,500 2006 Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL..........................€4,950 2006 Toyota Yaris 1.0 5DR.............................€6,000 THIS WEEKS BARGAINS 2010 Daihatsu Terious 1.5............................€10,500 2009 Opel Astra 1.7 DSL...............................€7,500 2008 VW Fox................................................€3,500 2008 Opel Corsa 1.2 5Dr..............................€6,500 2007 Ford Focus 1.6 DSL 5DR........................€7,500 2007 Peugeot 406 DSL..................................€4,500 2006 Ford Focus 1.4 5DR...............................€5,950 2006 Ford Fiesta 5Dr.....................................€5,000 2006 VW Passat 1.9TDI.................................€5,500 2005 Mercedes C200 DSL.............................€6,000 2005 Renault Laguna 1.8...............................€3,000 2005 Toyota Avensis 1.6................................€4,500 2004 Renault Megane 1.5DSL........................€2,500 2004 Mazda 1.6DSL.....................................€2,500 2004 Opel Corsa 1.0 5DR.............................€2,500 2004 Citroen Xsara 1.4..................................€2,500 2004 Opel Zafari 1.6 7Seater........................€2,500 2004 VW Passat 1.6Petrol..............................€4,000 2003 Renault Megane 1.4 H/B......................€2,000 2003 Ford Fusion 1.4DSL...............................€2,850 2002 Skoda 1.4.............................................€1,500 2002 VW Passat 1.9TDI Estate.......................€3,500 2002 Opel Corsa 5Dr ..................................€1,500 2002 Hyundai Getz 1.05DR...........................€1,500 1996 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3.................................€1,500

FORD RANGE 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4DSL...............................€13,500 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 DSL Extras....................€14,500 2010 Ford Focus 1.6 DSL Extras....................€10,500 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0DSL..........................€12,500 2008 Ford Mondeo DSL................................€9,500 2008 Ford Focus 1.4 5DR...............................€8,500 2003 Ford fusion 1.4 5DR A/T.......................€3,500

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GALWAY RD., PORTUMNA, CO. GALWAY Tel: 090 9741390, 090 9742200 Tuam: 093 26411

www.alhayesmotors.com

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COMMERCIAL RANGE PRE REG COMMERCIALS 141 G VW Transporter 2.0TDI 140BHP 6Sp.....€27,500 141 G VW Transporter 2.0TDI 84BHP.............€22,500 141 G VW Crafter 136BHP Trendline Pack.......€31,500 141 G VW Amarok Highline 180BHP..............€42,000 141 G VW Caddy TDI....................................€15,200 141 G VW Golf TDI Van.....................€23,950 inc VAT 2010 VW Golf Van Comfortline..........€13,500 Inc VAT

FORD RANGE 2013 Ford Transit T260 Custom Van................€16,500 2012 Ford Transit T260..................................€14,500 2010 Ford Transit T260..................................€12,500 2009 Ford Transit T260....................................€9,500 2007 Ford Transit T280 ...................................€6,500 2006 Ford Transit T280....................................€4,500 2004 Ford Transit 350......................................€3,000

2013 MODELS 131 VW Amarok 2.0 TDI 180BHP Highline......€35,000 2013 VW Crafter 2.0TDI MWB.......................€27,500 2013 VW Transporter 2.0TDI LWB..................€22,500 2013 VW Caddy TDI......................................€15,000 2013 VW Caddy TDI 7 Seater Maxi Pass.........€27,800 2013 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI Sports Model...........€28,500

ISUZU RANGE 2005 Isuzu Trooper Dsl...........................€5,000 + VAT 2003 Isuzu Trooper Dsl...................................€3,500 1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.0 DSL..............................€1,500 1997 Isuzu Trooper (Tested)..............................€2,500

TRANSPORTER RANGE 2012 VW Transporter 2.0SWB........................€18,500 2012 VW Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 140BHP ............................................................€17,886 + VAT 2011 VW Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 140BHP ...........................................................€16,260 + VAT 2011 VW Transporter 2.0 DSL SWB................€17,500 2010 VW Transporter 2.5TDI 6Sp Extras.........€16,500 2010 VW Transporter 2.5TDI LWB 6 Speed.....€18,500 2009 VW Transporter 2.5TDI..........................€13,500 CADDY RANGE 2013 VW Caddy Maxi Life 7 Seater DSL.........€26,950 2013 VW Caddy Maxi Life 7 Seater A/T.........€29,500 2013 VW Caddy TDI......................................€15,000 2012 VW Caddy Van TDI Choice...................€13,500 2012 VW Caddy TDI 102BHP A/T...................€16,500 2011 VW Caddy Maxi Life 7 Seater DSL.........€22,500 2011 VW Caddy TDI.......................................€11,500 2010 VW Caddy TDI......................................€10,500 2009 VW Caddy TDI Maxi...............................€9,500 CRAFTER RANGE 2013 VW Crafter 3 tonne 2.0TDI €22,350 + VAT 2010 VW Crafter 3.5 LWB New Model €15,040 +VAT TOUAREG RANGE 2008 VW Touareg 2.5TDI Comm €12,500 2005 VW Touareg 2.5TDI DSG A/T €7,500 2004 VW Touareg 2.5TDI Passenger €6,000 MITSUBISHI RANGE 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 DID LWB A/T Exect Model 5 Seater €43,000 + VAT 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Comm SWB €32,115 + VAT 2014 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Comm LWB €34.500 + VAT 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2 Comm €25,500 + VAT 2014 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 DSL Comm €22,250 + VAT 2014 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 DSL Passenger €26,500 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 Dsl €21,500 2014Mistubishi Space Star 1.0 5Dr €13,000 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2 DSL Comm Auto CITROEN RANGE 2010 Citroen Berlingo....................................€10,500 2008 Citroen Dispatch HDI 90BHP 3Seater.......€8,500 2007 Citroen Berlingo DSL...............................€5,000 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso DSL.......................€7,000 2006 Citroen Berlingo......................................€4,000 2005 Citroen Berlingo DSL...............................€3,500 2005 Citroen Dispatch.....................................€4,500 2004 Citroen Berlingo DSL...............................€3,000 MERCEDES RANGE 2007 Mercedes 315 DSl...................................€8,500 2004 Mercedes Vito T/D..................................€4,500 2008 Mercedes Vito LWB A/T.................€4,500 + VAT TOYOTA RANGE 2011 Toyota Rav4 D4D 4x4 Passenger............€23,500 2008 Toyota Landcruiser 3.0TDI LWB..............€16,500 2004 Toyota Landcruiser LWB...........................€7,500 2002 Toyota Landcruiser LWB..........................€5,000

PEUGEOT RANGE 2008 Peugeot 1.9 HDI Expert...........................€7,500 2007 Peugeot Partner Dsl Van..........................€5,500 2005 Peugeot Partner DSL................................€3,500 2005 Peugeot Expert DSL.................................€4,500 2004 Peugeot Partner DSL................................€2,950 KIA RANGE 2009 Kia Soul 1.6TDI.....................................€11,500 2008 Kia Carnival DSL 7 Seater.......................€9,500 2007 Kia Sportage 2.0 DSL Comm -- Black........€5,000 2006 Kia Sorento DSL Com..............................€6,500 2005 Kia Sedona DSL 7 Seater.........................€7,500 OPEL RANGE 2008 Opel Vivaro DSL Com LWB......................€9,000 2008 Opel 1.3 DSL Van Extras..........................€7,500 2007 Opel Zafari 7 Seater Petrol......................€8,500 2006 Opel Vivaro Dsl Com..............................€6,500 2006 Opel Zafari 7 Seater Petrol......................€7,500 2006 Opel Astra Dsl Van..................................€4,500 2005 Opel Zafari 7 Seater DSL........................€6,500 SUZUKI RANGE 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Dsl Pass 4x4..........€13,000 2008 Suzuki SX4 1.6DSL 5DR..........................€8,500 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara DSL Passenger........€11,500 2005 Suzuki Jimmy .........................................€3,500 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara Passenger................€5,500 NISSAN RANGE 2011 Nissan Primaster 1.9 DSL LWB Extras......€12,500 2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.5DSL Passenger..........€19,500 2010 Nissan Juke 1.5DSL Extras......................€17,500 2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.5DSL.........................€16,500 2008 Nissan Navara SE Canapy......................€9,500 2006 Nissan Interstar 2.5 ................................€4,500 2006 Nissan Primaster 1.9DSL..........................€5,500 RENAULT RANGE 2011 Renault Master 35LWB H/R....................€13,500 2011 Renault Kangoo 1.5DSL...........................€8,500 2011 Renault Traffic 2.0 DSL...........................€12,500 2007 Renault Master 2.7 Pick up 5 Seater ........€4,500 2006 Renault Master........................................€5,500 2005 Renault Master DSL.................................€4,500 LANDROVER RANGE 2007 Landrover Discovery Comm.....................€9,500 2003 Landrover Discovery 3 Passenger.............€6,000 BUSES RANGE 2013 VW Shuttle 9 Seater Bus........................€39,500 2013 VW Touran TDI......................................€27,500 2013 VW Sharan 2.0DSL................................€37,500 2011 VW Sharan 2.0TDI................................€29,500 2011VW Caravelle 7 Seater Comfortline.........€38,500 2011 VW Shuttle 8 Seater...............................€29,500 2009 VW LT 2.5TDI 15 Seater.........................€27,500 2008 VW Touran 1.9TDI 7 Seater...................€10,500

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