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ligo based action group Revive Northwest are about to march on Dail Eireann to make their voices heard at the lack of a motorway from Sligo to Dublin and from the Northwest to the Southwest.

This will be a positive protest on the 8th Februay, 2017 at 3pm at Leinster House, highlighting some of the problems which are restricting growth in the region. Although based in Sligo, the group are aware that the Northwest and Western region, as a whole, is being forgotten about by the Government, especially with regard to infrastructure.

Revive Northwest co-founder Anthony Gray said, “In recent years Sligo, like many areas in the region, has made massive ground as a wonderful tourism destination and tourism continues to grow with adventure activities, a vibrant night life, fantastic music and our love of poetry. We know we can hold massive events such as Fleadh Cheoíl na Éireann and we are also now recognised as the foodie and culinary destination of the Northwest.

“In addition, Sligo is now the volunteering capital for 2017 which is a massive achievement but unfortunately we are being held back by in central government by the fact that our infrastructure is not what it should be. The CSO figures also show we are declining as a county and we are not getting investment and job growth is stagnant.

Sadly, this situation is all too common for other areas in the region. This is an invitation to join us and other like minded people to push for continued growth in Sligo and the Northwest and Western region.

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T looks like Mayo’s University Hospital’s emergency department has so far escaped the major overcrowding crisis that has beset some of the country’s larger hospitals, including

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A number of hospitals around the country were swamped as they struggled to cope with the number of patients being admitted to the emergency

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departments. For two days in a row, more than 600 patients languished on trolleys in emergency departments throughout the country. The demand for beds has, of course, increased substantially since the onset of the recent flue epidemic.

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Association’s Trolley Watch monitors the number of patients on trolleys in emergency departments, while its Ward Watch monitors the number of patients on beds, trolleys or chairs in inpatient wards/units above the stated capacity of that ward/unit.

Last Thursday was MUH’s busiest day in the last week, with a total of eleven patients recorded on trolleys in the Emergency Department or using beds in inpatient wards. On Friday, that number had been reduced to five, while yesterday (Monday) it was down to one.

In contrast, UCHG was inundated, with one woman describing the conditions in the Emergency Department as ‘inhumane’.

One woman from Clifden brought her 94-year-old father to the ED with a septic foot on Tuesday last, January 3, when 40 patients were recorded on trolleys.

“On arrival at the A&E in Galway, I was stunned by the overcrowding,” she said. “When we did receive a trolley in A&E, as we were out in the public waiting room, we had to wait for seven hours on the corridor of the A&E. I had no problem with waiting, but it was truly inhumane. The trolleys were lined up on both walls of the corridor with very ill and many elderly patients,” she said.

The lady from Clifden said her father was left for 13 hours without anyone examining his foot, and in total they were in the hospital for 21 hours. “I feel so sad for both the patients and medical staff. As regards my Dad, I pray he has not picked up any infection from surrounding patients, as it would most certainly kill him,” she said.

We spoke to the relative of another patient who had been left for even longer without being examined, but his condition was not as serious.

Motorway needed to give our region a fair chance Continued from front page “We all have the same goals and believe that the region should certainly be moving at the same pace as other parts of the country. While we welcome some recent developments and long overdue works to be carried out along certain stretches of roads, we are also concerned of timelines and funding.

“As an action group our main focus is to ensure that Sligo gets a new motorway connecting Dublin to Sligo. This will open up our majestic adventure capital of the Northwest to one and all, and being a pivotal town on the Wild Atlantic Way, will make us a major tourism hotspot of

the Northwest. This will ensure more business opportunities for companies to invest in Sligo, and indeed the greater Northwest region, and an increase in local jobs.

“We want to see our region prosper for future generations. We believe we have so much to offer with breathtaking scenery, culture, food, poetry, and music.

“Finally we believe it’s time this region prospered like the rest of the country. It’s time to shout “STOP” in 2017, as we are fed up being left behind, which has gone on for far too many years. We are asking people from the region to come out on the day and support the future of the communities.”

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They look forward to people joining them on the 8th of February. Keep following for further developments.

For those interested, a group will travel on the 11am train from Sligo station and all are welcome.

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Bus Eireann has to reverse losses of over €8m and it commissioned a report by Grant Thornton which outlines cutting Expressway services as part of a potential solution.

Bus Eireann, who is now under the leadersip of a new CEO Mr. Ray Hernan, formerly of Ryanair, says it would like to

see the expressway services remain as part of its product. Siptu representative Willie Noone however, says it is now time for talks with their employees.

He says workers remain in the dark as to what is happening or the timeframe involved and he’s calling on politicians to step up to the mark: Meanwhile in a statement issued by Sligo Leitrim Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny has hit out at the National Transport Authority for allowing private operators to ‘cherry-pick’

more profitable routes.

He says as a result of such licences being allowed to flood the market, Bus Eireann has been left with less passengers on busy routes due to competition and it’s left to cover the less profitable routes alone which is costing the company dearly.

He’s urging the Minister for Transport Shane Ross to engage with stakeholders and to find alternatives to this rampant privatisation and cuts to public service as proposed.

County Roscommon is one of lowest for crime rates Residents throughout Roscommon will be happy to know that figures reveal serious crime is down or relatively stable in both Roscommon and Castlerea garda districts.

This was outlined by Chief Superintendent Padraig Rattigan at a December meeting of the joint policing committee. However, there has been an increase in public order incidents and criminal damage in the Roscommon district area.

In the Roscommon district eight assaults causing harm have been recorded this year, slightly up on last year. However, in the neighbouring district, ten such crimes were recorded, a drop of 41 per cent on 2015.

In terms of burglaries, 42 were recorded to date in the Roscommon district, and 77 in the Castlerea district. There were also 56 incidents of criminal damage in the Roscommon district and 80 in the Castlerea district.

Public order offences reached 103 in the Roscommon district, an increase of 49 per cent on last year, and 70 in Castlerea district a fall of 37 per cent. This is national trend, the meeting heard, and may be as a result of the improvement in the economy.

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However, he stressed that Roscommon remained one of the safest counties in the county to live and work in. “We haven’t seen any major increases in crime and we don’t have any serious unsolved crime, which is a very positive step,” he told the meeting.

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Breffni Gorman of Special Olympics says “The event is one of the most popular events in our fundraising calendar because of the fun nature of the

challenge involved. You will get to see views you wouldn’t normally experience and it’s with a great group of people who come together to raise money for a great cause. Participants of all fitness levels climb five mountains through spectacular scenery in Connaught while raising money for Special Olympics” People who are interested can register on the Special Olympics website https://community.specialolympi cs.ie/mcf/5-peaks-challenge-signup and once you register, you will receive your fundraising pack which will include a list of fundraising event suggestions along

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ourism Ireland in Amsterdam kicks off its busy programme of promotions for 2017 this week – at Vakantiebeurs in Utrecht, the largest holiday and travel fair in the Netherlands. Tourism Ireland is joined at Vakantiebeurs by B&B Ireland (based in Ballyshannon).

Leading Dutch tour operators, travel agents and travel writers make their way to this important travel expo each year, as well as many thousands of Dutch holidaymakers in search of ideas and suggestions for their next short break or holiday destination. In 2016, the-six day event attracted more than 120,000 visitors.

Karen van der Horst, Tourism Ireland’s Manager for the Netherlands, said: “Vakantiebeurs is our first major promotion of the year, providing an excellent opportunity to position Ireland as a ‘must see’ destination in 2017. This year, Tourism Ireland will continue to promote the distinctiveness of a holiday in Ireland, the good value available and the ease of access from the Netherlands.”

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Knock airport celebrates its busiest year ever

2016 has proven to be a record breaking year at Ireland West Airport with passenger numbers exceeding 730,000 for the first time in the airport’s 31 year history.

In 2016, the annual number of passengers using the airport increased by 7% to 734,031, an increase of 48,563 passengers compared to 2015. The Airport now serves 23 International destinations and is served by three of Europe’s major International airlines, Aer Lingus, Flybe and Ryanair.

The growth in passenger numbers in 2016 was fuelled by the commencement of four new services to Birmingham and

Edinburgh with Flybe, Costa Dorada with Falcon & Thomson Holidays and the arrival of the first ever charter service from Boston with Aer Lingus. Extra capacity on existing services from Barcelona, Bristol, Faro and Manchester also helped drive passenger numbers to record levels in 2016.

The UK Market saw the biggest increase in 2016 with an extra 55,000 passengers using UK services to and from the airport which represented a 10% increase on 2015 numbers. The Airport now serves 9 different airports across the UK which represents the biggest selection of UK

services to and from the West and North West of Ireland.

2016 also proved to be a very eventful year as the airport celebrated a number of milestones, including celebrating the 30th anniversary of the official opening of the airport, a special visit by US Vice President Joe Biden and the airport’s first ever runway run for charity which saw 1,500 participants take to the famous runway for a 5km run. In addition the airport welcomed its 10 millionth passenger through the airport in July 2016 and towards the end of the year the airport was the focus of a six-part UTV Ireland documentary which was watched by over 1.5 million viewers.

In addition in 2016 the airport welcomed an investment by 7 Local Authorities (including Leitrim) for an equity shareholding into the airport which has seen the formation of a unique and positive collaboration with local government in the areas of tourism, economic development and Diaspora engagement.

2017 plans to be another exciting year at the airport with the roll out of a number of major projects to enhance and develop the airport’s facilities to ensure the airport continues to offer an excellent and efficient product to passengers and airline customers as traffic increases. In May the airport, in partnership with Knock Shrine and Joe Walsh Tours, welcomes a historic charter departing for New York with Aer Lingus which will see the remains of John Curry, the youngest person to witness the Knock Apparition of 1879, re-interred from the current location at Pine Lawn Cemetery, Long Island to St. Patrick’s old Cathedral, New York.

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have no access to an out-ofhours psychiatric team.

Questions have also been raised over the availability of on-call services in Donegal.

All of this, against the background of patients on trolleys in so many major hospitals, raises further

James Browne - Fianna Fáil spokesman on mental health

questions about how fit for purpose our health service is.

The other counties with no on-call services are: Wexford, Cavan, Monaghan, Kerry, Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Meath, Longford, Westmeath, Laois, Offaly and Louth.

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The imbalance in the nature of the service throughout the country gives cause for major concern.

"This represents vast swathes of the country which are left without an effective out-of-hours service," said Mr. Browne.

"It's clear our mental health services have been struggling in recent years due to a lack of investment and increasing demand. Despite this, the Government has continued to under-fund our mental health services. This attitude needs to change.

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Marina is Mayo’s “Most Inspirational” woman

North West Counselling Mayo Rape Crisis Centre Director Loretta Hoban with this year’s nominees for Mayo’s Inspirational Woman award, from left: Noeline Haylett, Marina Tuffy, Maureen Healy, Loretta Hoban, Marian Navin, Jutta Kirrkamm, Lavinia Slater Gilmartin and Olive O’Donnell at MRCC’s Nollaig na mBan event at the Ballina Manor Hotel. Pic: Alison Laredo

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or ‘her enduring search to find ways to make it easier for those particularly the young who may be struggling with LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender) issues’. Ms Marina Tuffy was named Mayo’s “Most Inspirational” woman of 1916 at the annual Nollaig na mBan event, organised

by Mayo Rape Crisis Centres held in Ballina on Friday night, January 6.

Ms Tuffy, who was presented with her award by Marian Harkin, MEP, was chosen from a list of seven nominees which included Olive O’Donnell, Noeline Haylett, Jutta Kirrkamm, Marian Navin, Lavinia Slater Gilmartin and Maureen Healy. Event organiser Ruth McNeely said: “These are all a wonderful group of inspirational women who give time, energy and heart to a number of projects, groups, communities and families. The list of their activities,

kindnesses and their areas of expertise, skill and commitment is truly awesome.

The award recipient Marina was nominated for her enduring capacity to welcome ‘the other’ in so many ways but also her enduring search to find ways to make it easier for those, particularly the young, who may be struggling with LGBT issues,” She continued: “Marina has an understanding and expertise born from her own experiences that she uses to make it easier for others.”

Praising all the nominees, Ms McNeely explained the awards were ‘a way of recognising the incredible hidden courage of those who use the services of Mayo Rape Crisis Centre and who go back to their own families and communities and make changes that help make Mayo a safer place’.

“This year the issues that the women

have been nominated for range over several key current areas. From being nominated again for just being truly themselves, caring for and fighting for others is the major theme in all the nominations,” Ms McNeely said.

She congratulated Marina, all the other nominees, the organising commmittee, sponsors and donators.

Ms Tuffy’s wife, American-born Cynthia Silva, in a moving citation nominating Marina, revealed how she had welcomed her “as a blow-in to a small village” and as Marina’s husband had died from a heart attack when her four children were very young she “knew about not fitting in, from childhood pain, heartache, loss and fear”. She also praised her for so many other things, including her work as a psychotherapist and a co-founder of three LGBT groups.

Mayo judgement proves that obstruction of Fisheries Officers “will not be tolerated” “The regulation of angling on the River Moy is imperative if we are to effectively conserve and protect this valuable resource”, according to Dr Ciaran Byrne, CEO of Inland Fisheries Ireland. Dr. Byrne was speaking after a judgement by Judge Mary Devins in Castlebar District Court on the 3rd January.

The Judge had convicted Mr David Egan, Balla, Claremorris Co. Mayo for obstruction of a Fisheries Officer and for failure to produce a salmon angling licence when requested. Judge Devins imposed fines totalling €600 which included €500 for the obstruction charge and €100 for not being in possession of a valid salmon angling licence.

According to Dr.Byrne: “Incidents of obstruction of Fisheries Officers have become quite common and this court case sends a clear message that this

will not be tolerated.”

Inland Fisheries Ireland brought the case against Mr. Egan when he was found fishing a section of the Cloongee Fishery on the River Moy in the Pollagh area and was not in possession of a valid permit or salmon angling licence.

Solicitor Dermot Hewson, acting on behalf of Inland Fisheries Ireland, outlined the facts of the case against Mr Egan and his refusal to hand over his fishing gear. No defence was offered by Mr. Egan who pleaded guilty to both charges.

Inland Fisheries Ireland’s ownership of the fishing rights on the Pollagh section of the Cloongee Fishery near Foxford was disputed previously.

However, at a special sitting of Castlebar Circuit Court in 2012, Inland Fisheries Ireland’s exclusive ownership of the fishing rights to the entire Cloongee Fishery was confirmed. The

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Cloongee Fishery is well known as a very productive salmon fishery and Inland Fisheries Ireland has ensured that permits are available locally at a reasonable cost. The fisheries resource offers huge value from both a recreational and economic perspective to the local community. Inland Fisheries Ireland will continue to apprehend those who carry out illegal fishing activity.”

Inland Fisheries Ireland has a confidential hotline number to enable members of the public to report incidents 1890 34 74 24 or 1890 FISH 24. This phone line is designed to encourage the reporting of incidents of illegal fishing, water pollution and invasive species.

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herish the Ladies, the Irish traditional music and dance group, perform in the Coleman Music Centre (Gurteen) on Saturday, 21st January, at 9 p.m.

Under the leadership of the dynamic and irrepressible flute and whistle champion Joanie Madden, these ladies create an evening that includes a spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements, and stunning step dancing. Their continued success as one of the top Celtic groups in the world is due to the ensemble’s ability to take the best of Irish traditional music and dance and put it forth in an immensely entertaining package. The New York Times calls their music “passionate, tender, and rambunctious”, and the Washington Post praises their “astonishing array of virtuosity”, They’ve won recognition as the BBC’s Best Musical Group of the Year and named the Top North American Celtic Group by both the Irish Music Awards and NPR’s Thistle and Shamrock - not to mention having a street named after them on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx; Joanie Madden and Cherish the Ladies! Over the course of 30 years, the Ladies have performed thousands of concerts and have collaborated with such notable musicians as The Boston Pops, The Clancy Brothers, The Chieftains, Vince Gill, Nanci Griffith, Pete Seeger, Don Henley, Arlo Guthrie and Maura O’Connell as well as being the featured soloist with over 300 performances with symphony orchestras.

They are in constant demand worldwide as their reputation and admiration from both fans and critics alike continues to grow.

Their name may come from a traditional Irish jig but after thirty years, they have proven that the jig is still not up as these ladies blaze forward into another decade of music-making.

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The route for the Tractorcade saw the cavalcade of vehicles, after leaving from the Mart, go through the town and

through Manor’s new traffic lights for its first time and then after going around the Castle and down park Road proceed on its normal course down the N16 Enniskillen road as far as Kilmakerrill.

The Tractorcade then returned to Manorhamilton Mart via Lissinagroagh and the Blackpark junction. Family, friends and supporters of the Tractorcade turned out in large numbers to support the event at the

Mart prior to it.

IFA collection buckets were in operation at a checkpoint outside the Mart on the N16 for this year’s events chosen charity, Our Lady’s Day Hospital.

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All set for the 2017 Mayo International Choral Festival

‘Lyra’, from St Petersburg, Russia, will take part in the Mayo International Choral Festival, 24th to 28th May 2017.

All events open to a public audience – for more details www.mayochoral.com or Tel 094 90 2 30 40

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ith interest from countries as diverse as Russia, Bulgaria, England and Sweden, the organisers are delighted with the response to the May 2017 festival (24th to 28th May). The festival continues to grow in popularity and is now considered to be one of the top four choral events in Ireland.

The festival takes the form of visiting and local choirs participating in concerts, all over Mayo, as well as ‘popup’ choir performances on the streets and in public buildings, covering many genres, including Barbershop, Sacred Music, Pop, Gospel and Gaelic and Celtic language.

Many of the choirs take part in competitions, judged by a panel of renowned international adjudicators. All events, including the competitions, are

open to a public audience.

The Saturday night Gala concert has now become one of the most popular nights out in the West. If last year’s sold out event is anything to go by, this year will be no exception with special guests soon to be announced. The Gala night features the Premier Competition when all the winning choirs from the competitions perform.

The festival has now become the point of contact for International choirs touring Europe and this October will see a choir from the Netherlands visit Mayo for several nights, facilitated by the Mayo International Choral Festival committee and volunteers.

Choirs who have participated have cited as attractions the fantastic historic venues with great acoustics that are peppered all over Mayo, the

friendliness of the Mayo people, the stunning scenery, the efficient organisation and facilities of the festival and the relaxed atmosphere. Said festival director, Declan Durcan – “Any festival has to have several key ingredients for it to work, and the executive committee, the Choirs from Mayo, the hundreds of volunteers and main sponsors of Mayo County Council and Fáilte Ireland and local businesses, as well as the International and National visiting choirs and the loyal public audiences and local media, all mix together in a melting pot that serves up a wonderful spectacle of song and music, alongside attractions and scenery that are second to none. It’s a massive team effort and is testament to what can be achieved by the county acting as a whole”.

Declan went on to say that “We are looking forward to the future of the festival and a new five-year development plan in now underway, due to be launched later this year, with input from all stakeholders. Our new Chairman Frank Murray and Frank is really enjoying the role and we are delighted that Frank is on board”.

After five years the previous chairman and founder Edward Horkan stepped down from the role and has been appointed Honorary President.

While entry for International choirs to the 2017 festival is now closed, the entry deadline for choirs from Ireland has been extended to 31st January, by request from several choirs.

Entry forms available from www.mayochoral.com or info@mayochoral.com or by phoning 094 90 2 30 40.

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St. Mary’s College, Ballysadare

Every year we welcome students and parents at our enrolment evening. They ask us many questions. The following is a brief summary of the key information they are keen to have.

• Our school is a coeducational school with equal opportunities for girls and boys.

• Students are divided alphabetically and by their choice subjects into classes.

• The subjects at Junior Cycle are: Irish, English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Religion, SPHE, PE, Computers, CSPE. • Optional subjects at Junior Cycle are Art, Business, French, German, Home Economics, Material Technology (Wood), Spanish, Technical Graphics.

• All students try all subject options and at the end of October in first year, they choose three subjects from the list of subject options.

• At Senior Cycle, Transition Year is optional.

• For the Leaving Cert Examination, subjects offered are Irish, English, Maths, History, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Accounting, Business Studies, French, German, Spanish, Art, Construction Studies, Design and Communications Graphics.

• We offer the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme.

• We cater for a wide range of sports and we compete in local and national leagues.

Basketball, Gaelic Games, Football and Athletics are the main sports that we play.

• After school study is available for two hours from Monday to Thursday.

• Our extracurricular activities include the school musical, An Gaisce, library, trips, choir, music club, debating and public speaking.

• We operate a book rental scheme and an active student mentor programme.

• We are a health promotion school and have an active anti bullying programme.

• We have a dedicated and professional team of teachers and a caring support staff.

• We get examination results that are above the national averages every year.

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TOOTH DECAY AND HOW TO PREVENT IT In this month’s article I turn attention to the most basic of dental problems; tooth decay.

To dentists tooth decay is known as caries and it forms a large part of our daily work. Both adult and child dental health surveys have consistently shown higher levels of tooth decay in Northern Ireland than in any other area of the UK. Fermanagh has consistently rated amongst one of the highest areas in Northern Ireland. Like many aspects of dental disease however, decay is largely preventable.

Decay requires 4 things in order to develop; a susceptible tooth surface, plaque bacteria, sugar and time. I will discuss each of these in turn and then suggest how decay may be prevented.

Dental decay can only occur on a natural tooth surface. Fillings, crowns, dentures etc cannot decay, although the natural tooth they are attached to can. Back teeth have more complex shapes with more grooves and fissures where plaque bacteria and sugars can accumulate. They are thus more prone to decay than front teeth which have generally smoother surfaces.

The plaque which is present in all of our mouths contains dozens of different types of bacteria. When we eat, some of these bacteria will take up some of the sugars in our food. They then convert these sugars to acid. This acid attacks the tooth structure causing it to lose calcium. As the enamel and dentine lose calcium they soften and break

down. This is what dental decay or dental caries is. Time is also an important factor in the development of decay. When something sugary is eaten the acid produce by the plaque bacteria will remain on the teeth for approximately 20-30 minutes afterwards.

The teeth remain under attack and continue to lose calcium during this time. The calcium which is present in saliva can replace that which has been lost, thereby repairing the damage. However, this natural repair mechanism takes much longer than the acid damage. The teeth need approximately 2 hours free from any further attack in order to repair. Armed with this understanding of how the decay process occurs we can take steps to prevent it. The importance of good toothbrushing is obvious. Reducing the presence of plaque by thorough brushing leaves fewer bacteria available to produce acid.

The beneficial effect of brushing is reinforced by using fluoride toothpastes and mouthwashes. The fluoride is absorbed by the enamel and actually makes it more resistant to the effects of plaque acid.

However, there is only so much which can be achieved by brushing. The key factor in decay prevention is control of sugar intake.

Even with good brushing someone who consumes a lot of sugary foods or drinks will develop decay. Consuming a lot of sugary things, or consuming a smaller amount frequently, i.e. snacking, keeps acid in the mouth for longer than can be repaired, thus allowing decay to progress.

The big message then is; cut down on the sweet things! Your teeth will thank you for it.

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

Mollan Bros Furniture

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

Luxor corner group was £1199 now £895

(In Stock & Available in 2 colours )

Swivel Chair Was £499 Now £300

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

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Shopping in Fermanagh ROBERT DICKIE ENNISKILLEN

FLYNN FLOORING & TILES

- Hardware Merchants, Builders’ Suppliers and Marine Agents -

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

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

KEENEST PRICES FOR YOUR BUILDING NEEDS!

“TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE STRONG EURO” ONLY 10% CHARGE ON YOUR EURO SLIGO RD, ENNISKILLEN. TEL 048-66329333

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

Mon-Fri 10am-5.30pm , Sat 10am-2pm www.flynnflooringandtiles.co.uk

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

V.P.G

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

One of Ireland’s Leading Nursery Stores

REMOVALS & STORAGE Nationwide Service • Weekly Service

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

Ireland - England -Europe Full and Part Loads

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

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

Egg Regal Navy 3-in-1 Package

Sales Starts 1st December

20% OFF EVERYTHING Open 6 Days - Mon to Sat

Joie Stages 012 Car Seat

MASSIVE AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE

Notes From The Dentists Chair

With John McCann BDS BSc - Principal Dentist Maguire McCann Dental Surgeons GDC Reg No. 68239

TOOTH DECAY AND HOW TO PREVENT IT In this month’s article I turn attention to the most basic of dental problems; tooth decay.

To dentists tooth decay is known as caries and it forms a large part of our daily work. Both adult and child dental health surveys have consistently shown higher levels of tooth decay in Northern Ireland than in any other area of the UK. Fermanagh has consistently rated amongst one of the highest areas in Northern Ireland. Like many aspects of dental disease however, decay is largely preventable.

Decay requires 4 things in order to develop; a susceptible tooth surface, plaque bacteria, sugar and time. I will discuss each of these in turn and then suggest how decay may be prevented.

Dental decay can only occur on a natural tooth surface. Fillings, crowns, dentures etc cannot decay, although the natural tooth they are attached to can. Back teeth have more complex shapes with more grooves and fissures where plaque bacteria and sugars can accumulate. They are thus more prone to decay than front teeth which have generally smoother surfaces.

The plaque which is present in all of our mouths contains dozens of different types of bacteria. When we eat, some of these bacteria will take up some of the sugars in our food. They then convert these sugars to acid. This acid attacks the tooth structure causing it to lose calcium. As the enamel and dentine lose calcium they soften and break

down. This is what dental decay or dental caries is. Time is also an important factor in the development of decay. When something sugary is eaten the acid produce by the plaque bacteria will remain on the teeth for approximately 20-30 minutes afterwards.

The teeth remain under attack and continue to lose calcium during this time. The calcium which is present in saliva can replace that which has been lost, thereby repairing the damage. However, this natural repair mechanism takes much longer than the acid damage. The teeth need approximately 2 hours free from any further attack in order to repair. Armed with this understanding of how the decay process occurs we can take steps to prevent it. The importance of good toothbrushing is obvious. Reducing the presence of plaque by thorough brushing leaves fewer bacteria available to produce acid.

The beneficial effect of brushing is reinforced by using fluoride toothpastes and mouthwashes. The fluoride is absorbed by the enamel and actually makes it more resistant to the effects of plaque acid.

However, there is only so much which can be achieved by brushing. The key factor in decay prevention is control of sugar intake.

Even with good brushing someone who consumes a lot of sugary foods or drinks will develop decay. Consuming a lot of sugary things, or consuming a smaller amount frequently, i.e. snacking, keeps acid in the mouth for longer than can be repaired, thus allowing decay to progress.

The big message then is; cut down on the sweet things! Your teeth will thank you for it.

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

EXCELLENCE IN CARE

STARTS WEDNESDAY 28TH DECEMBER

Dr Dr Dr Dr

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

J P McCann BDS BSc T F Maguire LDS MFGDP L G Hyland BDS S H Johnston BDS MFGDP

Visit our website on maguiremccann.co.uk Tel: 048-67742796 • Mob: 086-2288387 • Email: woodfernestoves@gmail.com.

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

Visit our website www.woodferne.com

Rocking Horse

Silver Cross Way Farer 3-in-1

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

THE FABRIC LIBRARY

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

FREE LINING ON ALL CURTAIN ORDERS

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

TILES & FLOORING

APPLIANCES

LIGHTING

BATHROOMS

18 Darling Street, ENNISKILLEN, Co. Fermanagh TEL ROI: 048 66322983 • 048 66322301 TEL NI: 028 66322983 • 028 66322301

FIREPLACES & STOVES

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

Mollan Bros Furniture

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

Luxor corner group was £1199 now £895

(In Stock & Available in 2 colours )

Swivel Chair Was £499 Now £300

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

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Home Energy Tips That Save You Money efficient and "G" being the worst guzzler for energy.

Tumble Driers Tumble driers are energy guzzlers so try to use washing lines or airers.

Don't put very wet clothing into the dryer, make sure you wring clothing out or spin dry again to help use less energy.

Fridges/Freezers These are the most hardworking appliances in the home.

Avoid putting Warm or Hot Foods in the fridge, let them cool down first. Don't leave the Fridge or Freezer door open, this means the fridge uses more energy to cool itself back down due to the cool air lost opening the door.

Switching Energy Supplier In the current rising trend of energy prices it could well be worth shopping around to save money on your energy bills, further discounts are available if you switch both gas & electricity to the same supplier. It is a simple process and there is no disruption to your existing energy supply.

E

nergy is vital to nearly all aspects of our daily lives - but we rarely stop to think about how or why we use it.

As the price of energy continues to rise, now is the ideal time to consider what you can do to be more energy efficient. The good news is that there are many simple ways to use energy more efficiently that will save money and benefit the environment.

Hot Water Of course it should be hot, but it doesn't need to be scalding. For most people, setting the cylinder thermostat at 60°C/140°F is fine for bathing and washing. This can save up to €15 per year.

Light bulbs If you use a particular light for an average of four hours or more a day, then replace it with an energy-saving equivalent - which will use around a quarter of the electricity and last up to 12 times longer.

Each energy efficient bulb fitted could give you an estimated saving of €10.50 off your energy bill per year.

Kettles Heat the amount of water you really need and if you're using an electric kettle, make

sure you cover the elements. More modern kettles have no visible element so you use less water, you could also try to fill a cup and use it as a guide to fill the kettle, so that you boil the right amount of water.

Curtains At night, pull the curtains to stop heat being lost through the windows.

Take care not to drape curtains over radiators as this will funnel heat straight out of the windows.

Heating Turning the thermostat down by just 1°C can cut as much as 10% off your heating bills.

You can also save on running costs by heating your home for an hour less each day.

Television, Hi-Fi and Computers Switch off your TV, video and Hi-Fi at the set.

Standby can use as much as 10%-60%of the electricity that would be used by the device if it was switched on. Also don't forget to turn your Computer monitor off, as it too wastes electricity if left on.

Appliances When purchasing kitchen appliances such as fridges, freezers, dishwashers and washing

INSULATION SPECIALISTS

• EXTERNAL • INTERIOR • CAVITY WALL • ATTIC INSULATION

€100 WITH OFF TH AD IS

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N5 Business Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Tel: 094-9038681 / Walter 087-6297979

machines, opt for a more energy efficient appliance.

An EU Energy Label should be displayed (A to G Scale) on appliances for sale in order to help you make a choice, "A" being the most

Insulation Upgrading loft and, where possible, cavity insulation, will save energy in your home by reducing energy losses through the building fabric.

JAMES MCGRATH GAS & OIL SERVICES LTD

5% OFF WITH THIS AD!

• Domestic and Industrial Service • Gas and Oil Burner Upgrades • Supplier & Installer of Gas/Oil Boilers • Heating Control Upgrades • Covering Mayo and Sligo

James (Snr) Tel: 086-816-9023 • James (Jnr) Tel: 086-1591390 Tel: 098-35266 • westportgas@eircom.net

If we can’t fix it, we don’t charge!

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TERMON ROAD, BOYLE PH: 071-9662236

Ridgepool Fuels

Come visit our newly refurbished showrooms, amazing offers throughout all departments, Expert electrical, Doors, floors, stoves, fireplaces, tiles and bathrooms

AMAZING OFFERS ON ALL SOLID FUELS AND GAS! Buy in bulk for these great offers!

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Full Valet Service and Hot Foam Wash available: Open Mon to Fri 10.30am-6pm •Sat 10am to 4pm

GIVE US A CALL! 087-0522101 Proprietor: Raymond Carden. Ridgepool Road, Ballina

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For your old Fireplace against the cost of a new fireplace or stove

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

HEATING, PLUMBING & BATHROOM SUPPLIES

• Radiators • Boilers • Cylinders • Pumps • Stoves Carrick Road, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim • Telephone: 071­964­0593 Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm, Sat 9am to 1pm

Tel: 096-22277 Fax (096) 22655 Jerome and Eugene Hughes for all your Home Heating Oil, Tractor Diesel, Kerosene, Road Diesel, Unleaded Petrol. Tanks and Lubrication products also in stock.

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J. HAMILTON

Motor Body Repairs

crash repair centre

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

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

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

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

CRIBBIN CAR SALES

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

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

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

COYNE TYRES, BATTERIES & ACCESSORIES

Unit 2, Ardnaree, Ballina, Co. Mayo

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

5%

WWW.COYNETYRES.IE

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

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

We also sell high quality used cars at affordable prices.

(See www.bundoranmotors.com or call us for details.)

GET WINTERIZED! Free Safety Check CALL IN TODAY - NO NEED FOR AN APPOINTMENT FREE Tyre Tread depth check FREE tyre pressure check FREE lightbulb check FREE wiper check FREE windsceen wash check FREE battery check FREE brake check “As the evening draws in take note of all the vehicles you meet on the road with one or more lights no working... that could be you!”

VEHICLE SERVICING FROM JUST €99

CALL IN NOW FOR A FREE CHECK

Ariel Dym 096-70993 • 086-8978395

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

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Rotate wheels front to back, wheel balance & tracking

REPAIRS & RECOVERY

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

All Engines Reconditioned Call us today for a competitive quote!

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

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Castlerea Vehicle Recycling Call us today for all your tyre needs

We do budget to brand named tyres at affordable prices.

We offer a quality service. All prices include fitting and balancing.

Also: Puncture repairs, alloy wheel repairs & batteries 24hour recovery also available.

Far Finisklin Rd, Sligo

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

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

4x4’s BREAKING FOR SALE

FULL RANGE OF 4x4 PARTS FOR SALE

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

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

WANTED

TOP PRICES PAID!

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

TELEPHONE: 087-9140602

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

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

www.dempseydismantlers.com • info@dempseydismantlers.com

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

GANNONS GARAGE

Mark Scott Auto Repairs

Peugeot Aftersales, Service and Genuine Peugeot Parts.

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

Breaking & Export

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

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

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

Call: 087-974 3349 Anytime

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

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

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

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

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

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

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farmingServices

TULSK-MACHINERY

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

Solving the problem of Mas!!s and High Soma!c Cell Count – Consistently Dose now for BVD, Lepto, Salmonella and IBR – 12 months protec!on Free Back­up Service and Product Our customers are commercial farmers who use our Programmes year a#er year with con!nued results for mas!!s, reduced SCC, scour, BVD, Lepto, IBR, Salmonella, in­ creased fer!lity, and general condi!on.

• No withdrawal of milk during treatments • lower SCC ­ from penalty to bonus prices for milk, • Reduce vets bills • No an!bio!c resistance • Easy to administer • 12 months back­up product & service included with every programme

From €10 a­head a full year’s treatment

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

Donie Aherne, Kilteely, Co Limerick, 80 sucklers, 86 0­1yr & 601­2yr olds.

Licensed by: • DAFM • Irish Medicines Board • Approved by IOFGA

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

8/14/18 ! grass harrows in stock 6 and 8 bale -trailers with light reflectors , brakes Vicon fer"lizer spreader €800.

10 ! slurry injector, fully galvanized €1900 8 ! wroufler , new "nes wide wheels €1550 5 ! PZ wroufler Horse arena levelers PZ 135 drum mower

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

K&C MULVANEY Ltd.

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

Nephin Tractors & Machinery Ltd

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

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

Tel: 087-680-6540

PERMIT NO.CP00-09-03267-03

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY 086-8381227 / 086-1997815

Are you ready for lambing?

TULLY FORGE LTD

COMPACT CALVING GATE

DESIGNED WITH TRUE FARM LOGIC

Lambing season is upon us again “are you ready?”

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

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

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

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

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

www.tullyforge.ie • thomas@tullyforge.ie

Jason De Ward

CascoAgri

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

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

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

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

Tel: 087-279-7553

APPROVED AEOS, TAMS & REPS CONTRACTOR

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

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farmingServices

WANTED

Mollahan Engineering & Maintenance

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

• Industrial & Residential Gates • Roller Doors • Gate Automation & Repairs • General Engineering Railings - Gates & Ornate Items designed & made to order.

Call Micheál on 086-8248402 e: michealmollohan@eircom.net

QUALITY SECOND!HAND HEAVY PLANT AND MACHINERY • BALLINA, CO. MAYO FOR SALE • FIAT 880 4X4 4 CYLINDER ENGINE. • FIAT 1180H 4X2 OFF FARM COND • STEYR 8140 4X4 • FRITZ CAB TO SUIT FORD 4600/6600 • BOOM TO SUIT FH130 AND EX 120 • DIPPER TO SUIT 100!1 • DISMANTLED FOR PARTS UHO 71 • CHAINS TO SUIT FH130.

• BUCKETS TO SUIT 580G • BUCKET AND BUCKET RAM TO SUIT O&K RH20 • FORD 6610 AP CAB 4X2, VGC • ZETOR 8011, OFF FARM CONDITION • PICK UP HITCH TO SUIT MF165/265 ETC • PICK UP HITCH TO SUIT FORD 5000/6610

WANTED • HITACHI EX60!1 AND EX60!2/EX100!

1/EX120!1 FH130!1/FH130!2/ FH130!3 • FORD 5000/7000/5600/6600/7600 2 AND 4X4 • FORD 5610/6610/7610/6410/6810 2 AND 4X4 WITH FLOOR CHANGE • FORD 5640/6640/7740/7840 2 AND 4X4 WITH STANDARD GEARBOX • NEW HOLLAND 5640/6640/7740/7840 2 AND WITH 12X12 AND DUAL POWER. • NEW HOLLAND TS 90/100/110/115 2 AND 4X4 WITH STANDARD GEARBOX & DUAL POWER.

ACURATE WEIGHING OF Castlerea Co-opertive YOUR STOCK IN YOUR Livestock Mart Ltd. OWN YARD PROPERTY SERVICES PROVIDERS LICENCE NO: 002249 Weighing Scales are nowadays regarded as an essential piece of farm equipment, since they play such an important role in the on-farm decision-making process. By recording the weight of animals, the information can.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cavallo C503 Stainless Steel Spinner Fertilizer Spreader: • 8 cwt capacity • Suitable for fertilizer or salt spreading • 9 metres spreading width • Available in painted versions at lower Price inc. VAT this model €750.00

Farm Sheds Fabricated & Erected Telephone: 0044-77-46117236 Would you like to know your tax liability before the end of the tax year?

Are you tired of looking for lost expenses and invocies?

IFAC has a unique and easy solution to help you!

Call Claire on 071-9167848

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

Hydraulic Control Price inc. VAT €2800.00

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Most people overlook key to weight loss comfort. That’s not a bad thing necessarily, as long as we acknowledge it and deal with it appropriately,” Dr Robinson said.

She pointed out that when the brain experiences any type of pleasure, whether from food or something else, it reacts in the same way - the brain releases the neurotransmitter, dopamine, which is sometimes referred to as a ‘feel good chemical’.

“We feel good whenever that process is activated, but when we start to put food into that equation and it becomes our reward, it can have negative consequences,” she said.

Studies have found a link between emotional issues, such as depression and stress, and a higher body mass index (BMI). For example, some people turn to food when they are feeling low.

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he key to weight loss is not what you put into your mouth, but why, US researchers have

said.

With 2016 just weeks away, a lot of people will make a New Year resolution to lose weight, however many will not achieve this and among those who do, the majority will regain the weight they lose.

In fact, studies suggest that twothirds of people who lose 5% of their total weight, gain it back, and the more weight a person loses, the lower their chances of keeping it off.

However, according to Dr Diane Robinson, a neuropsychologist at Orlando Health, these figures are not surprising as most people focus

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“There is an emotional component to food that the vast majority of people simply overlook and it can quickly sabotage their efforts. In order to lose weight and keep it off long-term, we need to do more than just think about what we eat, we also need to understand why we’re eating,” she noted.

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tips to help people recognise the emotional connection they may have to food: -Keep a diary every day, writing down the food you eat and your mood at the time of eating. Look for unhealthy patterns -Identify foods that make you feel good and write down why you eat them. For example, are you eating them because you feel stressed or do they evoke a certain memory Before you eat anything, ask yourself whether you are eating it because you are hungry. If you are not actually hungry, look for the root of your motive.

Dr Robinson said that the main aim is to view eating as providing nourishment, not as a reward or coping mechanism.

“If getting your body in shape hasn’t work out yet, maybe this time start with your mind,” she added.

healthy lifestyle, while 12% said they did not have enough time.

Just one in 10 people felt that psychological wellbeing had a key role to play in weight loss.

“This may explain why so many of us struggle,” Dr Robinson said.

She pointed out that from a very young age, people are emotionally attached to food. For example, as children, we may be given treats to console us when we are sad or reward us when we behave well.

Furthermore, many annual celebrations, such as Halloween, Christmas and birthdays, are focused on food.

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Kris Drever, Julie Fowlis, Aoife NI Bhriain & Padraig Rynne

Wed 18 Jan, 8pm €18/15conc./9 u18s The Hawkswell Theatre Four incredibly talented and creative musicians join forces for a new collaboration. Much loved traditional Scottish folk singer, Kris Drever will be joined by Julie Fowlis, a singer whose voice, ‘as pure and elemental as a Hebridean seashore’(The Observer), has seen her become one of the best loved traditional singers of her generation. Completing the lineup will be two supremely talented Irish musicians, Aoife Ní Bhriain on

fiddle and Padraig Rynne on concertina.

“Kris Drever is a serious talent”– MOJO “A sublime voice” – The Observer (on Fowlis) “An incredibly forward looking and musically supple outfit that makes music which plays at the boundaries of style and genre.” – The Irish Echo, New York (on Rynne’s Notify) “Each tune celebrated in glorious technicolour thanks to the jagged-edged beauty of the musicianship” – The Irish Times (on Ní Bhriain’s Tunes from the Goodman Manuscripts) Embark on an odyssey of love, loss

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and wonder as four incredibly talented and creative folk musicians shape songs from ages past into something fresh, dynamic – and irresistible. When it comes to moulding traditional sounds into contemporary songs, few match the inventiveness and heart-rending emotion of Orkneyborn singer Kris Drever.

Freewheeling guitarist with awardwinning avant-folk trio Lau, Drever has been described by Q magazine as ‘the standard bearer’ of the folk music revival.

Drever’s no-holds barred approach is shared by Julie Fowlis, a silver-toned singer whose voice – ‘pure and elemental as a Hebridean seashore’ – has seen her become Gaelic music’s most celebrated global ambassador.

Completing this outstanding lineup are multi-award winning fiddler Aoife Ní Bhriain, renowned for her technical virtuosity across both traditional and classical music and concertina player Padraig Rynne whose ensembles Guidewires, Dán and Triad have re-defined the boundaries of the traditional music world.

David Munnelly Trio at Arts Centre

The Field at Arts Centre Dooega Drama Group is delighted to make their Ballina Arts Centre debut with a production of John B Keane’s masterpiece, The Field, on 10th February, 2017.

One of the most iconic Irish plays, The Field tells the story of the formidable ‘Bull’ McCabe and his obsession for the land he rents. Matters come to a head when Margaret Butler, the widow who owns the field, decides to sell it, via public auction.

‘The Bull’ and his like-minded son Tadhg, feel they have first claim on the field after years of cultivating it and no local dares to bid against him. When an outsider, William Dee, arrives to bid for the field everything changes.Tickets: € 14 / €12. Early booking advised, www.ballinaartscentre.com. 096-73593.

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Ballina Arts Centre welcome back the popular trio started by David Munnelly, on Wednesday 8th February, at 8pm.

David Munnelly (accordion) from Mayo is widely regarded as one of the most influential Irish accordion players of his generation: he has played with legendary Irish bands such as De Dannan and The Chieftains!

Shane McGowan (Guitar) comes from an area in South Sligo known as Lavagh and joined Dave and the band in June 2010 after touring with a plethora of fine bands.

Joseph McNulty (Fiddle) is an accomplished musician on both fiddle and bodhran. He credits a lot of his success to having spent years in the company of Peter Horan RIP who was regarded as one of Sligo’s finest musicians.

Tickets: €16 / €14. 096-73593.

Sun 5 Feb 2017, 8pm €20 The Hawkswell Theatre Jason Byrne’s brand new show has everything you’ve come to expect from ‘The Outright King of Live Comedy’ (The Times), plus ducks, false chins, portable igloos, bewildered owls and much, much more. The star of ‘Wild Things’ (Sky 1) and ‘The Snaptastic Show’ (TV3) has gone back to his comedy roots, probably so he can pull them up and use them as a prop as well!

‘Watching a new Jason Byrne Show is like witnessing lightning in a bottle’ - Edinburgh Evening News.

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Please note there is no support act.

Jason Byrne will be on stage at 8pm sharp. Strictly over 16’s.

ATLANTIC (FILM) This film is narrated by Emmy-award winning actor Brendan Gleeson, and will be screened at Ballina Arts Centre at 8pm on 31st January. Atlantic follows the struggles of three fishing communities in Ireland, Norway and Newfoundland, as they battle with the oil explorers and international fishing companies for control of the resources in their waters.

After a massive response to its screening on RTE 1 before Christmas we are delighted to bring this amazing documentary to our screen! ‘MADE MY BLOOD BOIL” – The Sunday Business Post ***** “VITAL VIEWING” – The Sunday Independent ***** ‘EXPLOSIVE ” – The Globe & Mail Early booking for this screening is highly recommended. Tickets: € 5.00.

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TERRYS STOVES www.terrysstoves.com

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

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

LG GLASS & GLAZING • Rapid Repair Service • Decorative Mirrors • Glass Shower Units • Coloured Glass • Internal Doors • Glass Stairs & Balustrade Westport Road, Castlebar • Tel: 094-9022000 • www.lg-glass.ie

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