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E-STRESS, not DISTRESS would be high on the wish-list for all students sitting their exams these weeks. However, this is easier said than done. As we go to press Leaving Cert students have put the English and Geography papers behind them and the light at the end of tunnel is getting that bit closer. But for 119,000 or so students (sitting Leaving Cert or Junior Cert) and their parents the “stress” will continue for at least another week. It is questionable whether 14-15 year-olds, in partiular should be exposed to so much pressure which can have an adverse effect on young teenagers’ mental well-being. Let’s face it, they’ve all done what they have done at this stage . . . and they can only perform to an equivalent level. In some cases, also, the expectations of parents can be excessive. It is important that students eat healthily during exams, stick to a balanced diet and drink less coffee. Simple exercise like walking or cycling with friends should help you relax. Even watching a TV programme or two can be a great stress-buster. It is most important, also, to get in a good night’s sleep, 6 – 8 hours perhaps, before any exam. For Leaving Cert students the exams and results may seem the most important thing in their lives . . . but it’s not true. For those who don’t achieve their first CAO choice there is always the second option. If you’re not happy with the results you have the option of a re-check, though you would need to consult with your teacher as you review your exam scripts as a re-check may bring you up or down. There are also post-Leaving Cert courses that may provide another route into your preferred course, not to mention the option of repeating. Continued on Page 2
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Leitrim’s Zara Healy will contest Rose of Tralee finals
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ompeting against 60 Roses from Ireland and around the world Carrick-on-Shannon’s Zara Healy was one of 23 roses to be selected to represent her county in the Rose of Tralee Festival in August. Zara shone on stage and impressed judges at the regional finals in Portaoise at the weekend. She was delighted and surprised with the outcome and is now looking forward to Tralee. She said it was a “brilliant weekend” and she loved meeting the other Roses and seeing places she had never visited before. She said the interview with Daithi O Se was “so relaxed and easy.” She said she spoke about her own work, the family business and Carrick-on-Shannon. A bus load of
supporters from Leitrim cheered her on last Friday night. Some of her family had provisionally booked accommodation in Tralee before the selection night - a great show of faith in Zara’s ability to shine though. She is hoping to recover from the hectic weekend before she begins her preparations for the Rose Tour which includes a two day stop in Leitrim before she heads for Tralee. This year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival will take place from 15 to 19 August and Haley O’Sullivan’s successor will be crowned with the Newbridge Silverware Tiara in the Festival Dome on Tuesday, 19th August. And who knows . . . this could be Leitrim’s year.
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Storm Damage reduces Mayo’s Blue Flag Count
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hile Sligo retained its two Blue Flags for beaches at Rosses Point and Enniscrone Mayo have lost two of its Flags due to the damage after the Spring storms. The beaches at Bertra
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year. These are at Dooega, Carrowmore (Louisburgh), Clare Island, Ross (Killala), Golden Strand, Mullaghroe, Silverstrand (Dugort), Keel, Elly Bay and Keem. The Awards were announced on Wednesday last by Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D., at an award ceremony held on Skerries South Beach in North County Dublin. Overall, 76 beaches and four marinas were awarded the prestigious Blue Flag award, representing an increase in six Blue Flag awards since 2013. According to Patricia Oliver, Director, Environmental Unit of An Taisce, highlighted that “In order to be eligible for the Blue Flag a beach or marina must comply
with strict criteria relating to water quality, safety, facilities for visitors, beach management, including letter control, environmental education and the provision of information.” Nine beaches in Mayo – Ballycastle, Carrowniskey, Cross (Belmullet), Cross (Louisburgh), Portacloy, Silver Strand, Srah, Termon and Whitestrand were awarded the Green Coast Award, an increase of two from last year, while Sligo retained its five Green Coast Awards for beaches at Dunmoran, Enniscrone, Mullaghmore, Rosses Point and Streedagh. Commenting on the Green Coast Award Ms. Oliver said: “The Green Coast Award recognises beaches for their clean environment, excellent water quality
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When it’s all over don’t engage in an exam post-mortem . . . dissecting every aspect of the paper; it will serve no purpose in improving your mark and may leave you asking “what if” when you should be preparing for your next exam. Relaxing or listening to a few musical tunes is a good way to destress after the ordeal. While it’s understandable that students will want to celebrate when it’s all over (and they deserve to, don’t they?) a balance is required here too. Maybe it’s because so many of them have been confined to “concentration camp living” for so many weeks that
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they feel compelled to over-indulge with drink and other substances? Sometimes, however, this activity can have tragic consequences and the potential benefit of years of study can be frittered away overnight. So, if some students opt for foreign holidays or engage in excessive partying to celebrate, parents should encourage restraint and moderation, while accepting the need for respite after all the stress and tension of the exams. The best advice, perhaps, to parents at this stage, while the thousands of students are in throes of the exams, is to support and encourage while placing less emphasis on expectations.
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Colaiste Iascaigh students Eabha McGowan, Leanne Taylor and Clodagh Mullen scooped the regional intermediate award at the Sligo Co Enterprise Board's Student Enterprise Awards pictured with delighted teacher Dayna Byrne. Picture Henry Wills.
Overall Student of the Year Orlagh Ferguson receives her prestigious award from principal Maeve Kelly and deputy principal Lorraine Sherlock at the school's presentation awards ceremony in Easkey's Community Centre. Included are individual class student of the year award winners seated from left, Amy Brady (1st Year Girls), Evan Keith (2nd Year Boys), Chloe Weir ( 3rd Year Girls) and Shane O'Brien ( 1st Year Boys). Standing from left, Bernard Fenney ( 5th Year Boys0, Eabha McGowan ( 2nd Year Girls), Hayden Gilroy (Leaving Cert Applied Class) Cathriona Cawley ( 4th Year Girls), Joe McHugh ( 3rd Year Boys), Ailbhe Dunne ( 5th Year Girls), and Ethan Mullarkey( 4th Year Boys).
Outstanding sporting athletes were acknowledged at the school's awards ceremony with Senior Footballer of the Year Dylan Sloyan accepting his award from teacher Matthew Brennan and Ladies Footballer of the Year Aisling Molloy receiving her award from teacher Sandra Carey. Rugby Manager Thomas Coggins, centre, presented the Junior and Senior Rugby Player of the Year Awards to Rory McHugh and Kieran Devaney with James Weir winning the Junior Footballer of the Year.
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AbbVie €85m expansion is good news for Sligo
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here was good news on the jobs front for Sligo this week when it was revealed that US multinational AbbVie has officially opened an €85m expanded facility in Sligo.
The healthcare company said the investment will generate more than 175 jobs. The biopharmaceutical company was originally part of the multinational Abbott corporation and its former Sligo plant has undergone a major expansion. The new manufacturing facility is developing products to address some of the world's most complex diseases. AbbVie has treatments in the pipeline across the areas of oncology, neuroscience, liver and kidney disease. The company employs 25,000 people worldwide and there are more than 400 people working in Ireland. It has filled 100 positions at the facility on the Manorhamilton Road and a further 75 jobs are due to be created shortly.
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here are fears that the buyout of Donegal Creameries by Connaught Gold in 2012 will now cost 30 jobs at the milk processing plant in Sligo. This prospect seems inevitable after Aurivo, formerly Connaght Gold, announced recently that it is intending to move the liquid milk processing and packing operation from its Sligo facility on the Strandhill Road to Donegal.The move will see the transfer of the milk processing to Aurivo Consumer Foods in Killygordon, Co Donegal, which the company says is part of a business consolidation process. The union involved has organized a 30-day consultation with workers affected by the move. The company states the adminis-
tration, sales and marketing functions of the consumer foods business will remain in Sligo and ten additional production positions will be available at the Donegal site. In the meantime other employment opportunities within the co-op will be explored for employees affected by the proposal. But this could also include redeployment to the Donegal plant. The acquisition had been approved by the Competitions Authority back in 2012. The authority said at the time that it had taken account of the views of customers of both entities as well as the views of the Irish Farmers Association about the competitive impact of the acquisition on farmers in the northwest.
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Swiss Journalists Explore Mayo And The Wild Atlantic Way Tourism Ireland invited a group of top Swiss travel writers to explore Mayo and the Wild Atlantic Way this week. They were here to experience some of what Ireland has to offer, including our newest visitor experience, the Wild Atlantic Way – and to then inspire their readers to come and discover it for themselves. Pictured right are Gian Gregori, Tourism Ireland (standing, left), in Westport, with Swiss journalists during their fact-finding visit to Mayo.
Gian Gregori, Tourism Ireland Switzerland, said: “Tourism Ireland was delighted to invite this group of influential journalists to Mayo and the West of Ireland. Seeing is believing – so factfinding visits like this are an extremely important element of our publicity and PR programme in Switzerland; they are a really effective way for us to get positive exposure for Ireland through the media, helping us to showcase Mayo and the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way to thousands of potential Swiss holidaymakers.”
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Behind the Father’s Day Joy Turmoil of Infertile Men as the Nation Celebrates Dads As Father’s Day looms, cue the annual bombardment of ‘The Perfect Father’s Day Gift’ messages. While for some, this may be a trusty tie or a new set of golf clubs, for others it’s something a lot simpler they long for this June 15th – just to be called Dad! As simple as it sounds, for many men it is one of the biggest struggles they will face in their lifetime – not being able to father a child. Male infertility can at times be overlooked in favour of the emotional and physical toll fertility treatment takes on women. Although they suffer in silence, suffer they do!
The National Infertility Support and Information Group (NISIG) estimates that infertility lies 40% with men and 40% with women. The remaining 10% is unexplained. So, if fertility issues lie evenly with women and men, why are men’s battles kept in the dark? NISIG are urging those men who are going through this difficult time to speak to someone they trust. Sharing their struggle with someone who understands how they are feeling can ease the pain of not being able to conceive naturally. According to NISIG, the majority of men experiencing fertil-
ity issues, struggle mostly with the feeling of failure they have at not being able to provide a child for their partner. Helen Browne, co-founder and chairperson of NISIG comments: ‘One of our primary functions as human beings is to reproduce. Many men feel that they are failing in their biological duties if they are unable to father a child.’ These feelings of failure are known to come between men and their partners. Browne continues: ‘Unfortunately many men bottle their feelings up and retract from their partners rather than speaking to them about what they are
going through. Speaking to other men who are either going through or who have overcome infertility can really help them see that there are so many options open to infertile men in Ireland. It can also help direct them to the right place to access the services they need.’ NISIG hold monthly support groups throughout the country offering advice, information and guidance for both men and women who are suffering from fertility issues. For more information, support group locations, advice and more, see www.nisig.com.
1 million Germans to see Mayo TV documentary
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treisen (meaning ‘World Travel’), which airs next month. A crew from ARD, a national German TV network, is
in Ireland this week – as guests of Tourism Ireland – filming for the documentary along the Wild Atlantic Way. The programme featuring Westport will air in July, reaching an estimated one million viewers across Germany. This year, Tourism Ireland is placing a major focus on the Wild Atlantic Way in its promotions around the world. The Wild Atlantic Way is being highlighted across a range of platforms including TV, print and online advertising; on Ireland.com and through social media channels; at major international consumer and trade fairs; through familiarisation visits for influential travel agents, tour operators, as well as international travel and lifestyle journalists and bloggers; and through Tourism Ireland’s promotional material – our market guides and brochures.
Zoë Redmond, Tourism Ireland’s manager for Central Europe, said: “We are delighted that the crew from ARD agreed to create this documentary featuring Westport and the Wild Atlantic Way. The programme will be seen by around one million potential holidaymakers for Ireland – encouraging them to come and sample Mayo and the Wild Atlantic Way for themselves. “2013 was a record year for German visitors to Ireland and Tourism Ireland has an extensive programme of promotional activity under way throughout 2014 – to keep the momentum going and build on that growth. We are placing a major focus on the Wild Atlantic Way, which we know has tremendous appeal for German holidaymakers. We are also promoting key events, including Limerick City of Culture 2014.”
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his inaugural Ecumenical Remembrance Service for the victims of farm accidents and their bereaved families, friends and neighbours will take place in the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois on Sunday June 29 at 2pm. An Ecumenical Service of
Readings, Prayer and Song will be celebrated by both Catholic and Church of Ireland clergy led by Bishops Denis Nulty (RC)* and supported by Michael Burrows (Church of Ireland). Keynote speakers from Agri organisations, Counsellors and families directly impacted by farming
accidents. Tea and efreshments kindly sponsored by IFA Four International Rugby players involved in farming will be Provincial Ambassadors for Embrace and will also take part in the Service. They are Rory Best of Ulster, Sean O’Brien of Leinster, John Hayes of Munster and John Muldoon of Connacht. Almost 300 adults and children have lost their lives in farming accidents on the island of Ireland over the past 10 years. The Rohan family was forcefully made aware of these facts on the 19th of June 2012 when their Dad, Liam Rohan was tragically involved in an accident on the family farm near Shanahoe in Co. Laois and sadly passed away three days later. Liam Rohan was well known in farming circles as he represented the Republic of Ireland four times in the World Ploughing Championship, 1982 in Australia, 1985 in Denmark, 1987 in Austria and 1988 in the USA. According to his son Brian “we quickly came to realise that there is little or no support available to families that have lost loved ones by way of emotional, practical, business, legal and financial advice.” Farming is the country’s most dangerous job so in honour of these people “my wife Norma and I are
organising a Remembrance Service on June 29. We will also remember all those who have survived serious accidents. Our aim is to create more awareness of farm safety especially as primary schools get their summer holidays around this time.” The aim is to develop this event into an annual remembrance at Provincial level and to develop various support structures to help families come to terms with the irreplaceable loss of their loved ones. According to Brian “we hope to do this by growing EMBRACE FARM (Farming Accidents — Remembered & Missed) as a support group for all those affected by farming accidents.” Brian, Norma (from Broadford, Co. Limerick) and the Rohan family have received tremendous support from Agribusiness, farm organisations, GAA, FTMTA, Health and Safety Authority, National Ploughing Association, Teagasc in their efforts to make the Embrace Remembrance Service a success. Families are encouraged to contact Embrace with names of their loved ones who have died from a farming accident so their names can to be read out on the day.
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Schools from the west and northwest presented with the Prestigious Green Flag at award ceremonies
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his May saw the number of Irish schools flying the internationally recognised Green Flag exceed 3,000 as 1,156 schools attend GreenSchools Award ceremonies across the country. Today, 20 schools from Sligo, 52 from Mayo and 14 from Leitrim were awarded Green Flags by An Taisce at a ceremony in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris Nationally, 205 schools will be awarded their first Green Flag in recognition of their hard work on the Litter & Waste theme while 949 schools have successfully renewed their Green Flag under the themes of Energy, Water, Travel, Biodiversity, Global Citizenship and Climate Change. The Green-Schools programme continues to grow at a remarkable rate with over 3,700 schools now registered with the programme, representing over 90 per cent of all schools in Ireland. The programme is celebrating its 20th anniversary internationally with schools from 58 countries from around the globe now taking part in the programme. Results from participating Irish schools have shown a waste reduction per capita of 7.65 kg per year; an electricity reduction per capita of 34 kWh per year; water use reduction of 1,005 litres per capita per year; and an approximate 1.27 million litres of fuel saved With combined overall financial savings in the region of €8 million for participating schools over the 2013-14 academic year. The programme is coordinated in Ireland by An Taisce, operated in partnership with Local Authorities and is supported by the Department
subsequent Green Flags: (19) Scoil Asicus Naofa, Sligo St. Joseph's N.S., Culleens Corran College, Ballymote Scoil Chríost Rí, Enniscrone St. Cecelia's, Cregg St. Edward's N.S., Sligo Killavil N.S., Ballymote Scoil Naomh Molaise, Grange St. Aiden's N.S., Monasteraden Learn Early Montessori, Ballymote Kilglass NS, Enniscrone Kilross N.S., Ballintogher Ardkeeran NS, Riverstown Curry National School, Curry Ursuline College, Sligo Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal, Ballymote Coolbock N.S, via Boyle Dromore West CNS, Dromore West Scoil Naomh Sheosaimh, Boyle of Environment, Community & Local Government, Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht, National Transport Authority and NPWS. Green-Schools Ireland is sponsored by Repak, Irish Water and the Wrigley Company Limited. Congratulating schools at the awards ceremony, Manager of the Green-Schools programme, Anthony Purcell said, “Congratulations to all schools receiving the Green Flag this year. An Taisce is delighted to award its 3000th Green Flag as it represents how far the programme has come since we awarded our first Green Flag in 1998. ” List of schools attending from Mayo (52): Schools receiving first flag for Litter & Waste (5) Cloonliffen National School, Ballinrobe St. Brendans College, Belmullet Scoil Íosa, Ballyhaunis Naionra beal an mhuirthead, Belmullet Roundfort N.S., Hollymount Schools receiving second and subsequent Green Flags: (47) Knock National School, Claremorris S.N. Chormaic Naofa, Ballina Carrakennedy N.S., Westport St. Feichin's N.S., Claremorris Cooneal National School, Ballina Scoil Naomh Padraig, Cathair an Mart St. Patrick's N.S., Crossmolina Realt na Mara, Newport Scoil Muire agus Treasa, Swinford Holy Family N.S., Newport Cloonlyon N.S., Charlestown Gaelscoil na Cruaiche, Cathair na Mart Holy Angels N.S., Claremorris
St. Joseph's Secondary School, Castlebar Kinaffe N.S., Swinford St. Peter's N.S., Castlebar Ballinrobe Community School, Ballinrobe Claremorris Boys' National School, Claremorris S.N. Gleann na Muaidhe, Ballina Ballyheane N.S., Castlebar Lisaniska N.S., Foxford Richmond N.S., Crossmolina Shraigh National School, Ballina St. Columbas N.S., Inishturk Island Mount St. Michael, Claremorris Corclough National School, Belmullet Crimlin N.S., Castlebar Scoil Naomh Bríd, Ballina Gortskehy N.S., Hollymount Fahy N.S., Westport St. Joseph's Secondary School, Foxford Knockanillo N.S, Ballina Scoil Naisiunta an Teaghlaigh Naofa, Louisburgh St. Joseph's N.S., Shrule Scoil Padraig, Westport S.N. Tighearnain Naofa, Ballina Barnacarroll NS, Claremorris St. John's N.S, Killasser Culmore National School, Swinford Derrywash NS, Castlebar St. Joseph's National School, Swinford Scoil Bhreandain, Beal Atha an Fheadha Scoil an Chroi Naofa, Foxford Inver N.S., Ballina St. John the Baptist N.S., Ballinrobe Manulla N.S., Castlebar St. Joseph's N.S. Midfield, Swinford List of schools attending from Sligo (20): Schools receiving first flag for Litter & Waste (1) Taunagh National School, Riverstown Schools receiving second and
List of schools attending from Leitrim (14): Schools receiving first flag for Litter & Waste (1) Carrick-on-Shannon Community School, Carrick-on-Shannon Schools receiving second and subsequent Green Flags: (13) Scoil Na Maighdine Muire, Carrick-on-Shannon St Joseph's National School, Carrigallen St. Brigid's N.S., Carrick on Shannon Mohill Community College, Leitrim S.N. Pádraig Tarmon, Drumkeerin Drumlease NS, Dromahair St. Caillin's, Carrick-on-Shannon Carrigallen N.S., Carrigallen S.N. Naomh Brighid, Carrick-onShannon St. Patrick's N.S., Drumshanbo St. Brigid's N.S., Drumkeerin St. Joseph's N.S., Carrick-onShannon Annaduff N.S., Carrick-onShannon
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Tubbercurry The Ox Bindery Piggelmeebooks & Blackboards Where craftsmanship meets creativity to bring you the delight of a unique handmade gift. Blackboards in various shapes and sizes
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ubbercurry is centrally located on the N17Sligo/Galway Road. It is 20 Miles from Sligo Town, 23 Miles from Castlebar and 20 Miles from Boyle. Tubbercurry as a settlement place is on the map for over 600 years. The earliest mention of Tubbercurry in the history annuals is 1397 when a battle took place there between two O’Connor families, the O’Connor Don from Roscommon and the O’Connors from Sligo town. Tubbercurry celebrated its 600th birthday throughout the year of 1997 and this culminated with a visit to town by then President of Ireland Mrs Mary Robinson. Mrs Robinson came to visit
the Old Fair Day Festival in August 1997 and planted a tree in Wolf Tone Square to mark the occasion. Over the last 600 years there has been a number of milestones in the history of Tubbercurry and events in the town reflected by and large events on a national scale. The Famine Years of 1845 – 1847 were severe in South Sligo like other parts of the country and but for the help of a local merchant family, the Mullarkeys of Teeling St., things could have been a lot worse. In the early 1840’s the Mullarkey family owned a racehorse, ‘Pride of Ballyara’ and in their own words he won a large fortune for them
racing in England over a number of years. They owned the land in Ballyara where St. Attractas Community School now stands. ‘Pride of Ballyara’ was retired back to Ballyara in 1845 after his racing career was over. Shortage of food was severe in Ireland over those years as the potato blight killed the staple crop of most of the native farmers. The Mullarkey family purchased large quantities of oats, maize and corn in England and had several ship loads transported to Ballina port for distribution to the needy throughout South Sligo. Horse and cart was the only means of transport in those days and a severe shortage of horses meant that the famous racehorse ‘Pride of Ballyara’ had to go into action pulling cart loads of grain over a 50 mile return journey. Such was the respect the Mullarkey family had for this great horse that when died he was buried in the family plot at Ballyara Graveyard. A large headstone was erected in his honour which read: The Pride of Ballyara Tread softly oe’r this spot If blood can give nobility A noble steed was he His sire was blood and blood his dam and all his pedigree
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Tubbercurry This slab is in remembrance of a famous thorough bred that netted a fortune for the Mullarkey Family. In Black 47 the famine yrs. Dr. J.P. Mullarkey purchesed 2 cargoe of oatmeal and 2 cargoe of potatoes and carted to Drumartin Aclare, Tubbercurry as a gift. We shall ne’er meet his like again. This headstone is still to be seen today in the old Ballyara graveyard and is well worth a visit. (entrance opposite St. Attractas Community School). After the Famine Years, political and agrarian reform followed the national trend. Charles Stewart Parnell spoke at a political rally in the 1880’s in Tubbercurry. Banada Convent was opened and developed at Banada from the 1860’s and the Marist Convent in Tubbercurry was established after the Marist Sisters came to town in 1904. The war of Independence and the Civil War was a turbulent time in Tubbercurry and the Black & Tans burned a large part of town in October 1st 1920 as a reprisal for the killing of an R.I.C. officer by the I.R.A. at Chaffpool. Throughout the early
decades of the 20th century as Ireland found the going tough as an independent country, Tubbercurry developed slowly but surely. Agriculture was the main industry of the region and most activities were based around farming. The creameries of Rathscanlon and Achonry developed their butter making procedures and those that could not find work locally had to emigrate. This was the case all too often during those decades. In 1955 Basta Industries was established by the Gallagher Brothers of Cashel and this breathed a whole breath of fresh air into employment opportunities locally. James, Matt and Bert Gallagher were the main drivers of this industrial revolution in Tubbercurry. They also had building interests in England as rebuilding works had commenced after World War II.Tool & Gauge was a sister company of Basta and both of these factories employed up to 400 people from the 1950’s to the 1980’s, people who otherwise would have had to emigrate. Since the 1980’s as a result of restructuring, employment has dropped but still over
200 top quality jobs are provided by both Basta & Tool & Gauge. Free education was introduced in the 1960’s and this was a huge help for young people who wanted to get 2nd level and 3rd level education. As the decades rolled towards the 21st century South Sligo now has a highly skilled and highly educated population. St. Attractas Community School opened in 2002 as a result of the amalgamation of Banada & Marist Convent Schools and is one of the finest second level schools in Ireland and possibly even in Europe. North Connacht College offer school leavers and mature students a host of options to futher their education with various Ftec courses.Today, in the 21st Century Tubbercurry looks back with pride at its achievements over the years. The local Chamber of Commerce & Community Association continue to develop contacts around the world to attract people and business to our community. Housing developments on an unprecedented scale in Tubbercurry has seen the population of the immediate town grow from 1000 people to closer to 2000 over the last few years.
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number of enterprising people in Tubbercurry decided that the tradition of the fair day, which has lasted for at least 220 years, could not be let die altogether and they decided to build a fair. The fair day was held on the second Wednesday of every month and the tradition has been continued with the Old Fair Day taking place on the second Wednesday in August. The first reference to an established fair day in Tubbercurry dates from a ‘patent’ granted to James Napier for the holding of two fairs, one on May 11th and the second on November 18th. This patent was granted in 1750. Over the years, the number of fairs increased, until in the year 1837, seven fairs were held between the months of February and November, together with a market on each Monday. By 1880 the number had increased to a fair being held each month of the year. It was normal for poultry and smaller animals such as bonhams (piglets) and calves to be sold and bought at the Monday market, which was a much more
modest trading occasion than the fair day. The fair days of the early years were occasions when only the gentry were in a position to buy and sell. The general population was there to serve the masters and gain for themselves whatever little advantage they could. They did however use the fair as a festive occasion, an opportunity to meet friends and relations, to arrange marriages ‘matchmaking’ (as the practice was termed), and to become acquainted with the latest gossip or political developments. The fairs also provided an opportunity for a substantial portion of the male population to indulge themselves, consuming on occasion more liquor than was good for them, and sometimes be coming involved in faction fighting, which was the curse of rural Ireland for much of the early and mid 19th century. Political movements used the fair day gatherings to whip up support for their policies, and this was particularly true of the ‘land leaguers’ during the struggle against landlordism. When the land question was
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at the fairs were walked by drovers as far as ports of Sligo and Ballina and occasionally as far as Westport. From that time until the advent of the cattle lorries, the instructions after the bargain and agreements on a sale was ‘ up to the station’ a more trustworthy method for each farmer to bet the true value of his animals, rather than be sweet talked by a glib jobber into parting with them for a pittance.
The necessity to control, or attempt to control animal disease, also gave the cattle marts an advantage over the fair. Over the centuries the fair had served as the focal point of commence for the businessmen and farmers of the town and area. 29th Tubbercurry Old Fair Day The Festival was brought back to life in 1985 and is now considered one of the leading Fair Days in the country which is now in it’s 29th year.We offer a wide variety of entertainment for both young and old and the Festival has grown in a five day event. Our Festival is a voluntary organisation ran by the proud people of Tubbercurry and its surrounding parishes.In 2013 Tubbercurry Old Fair Day Festival will run from the 10th to the 14th of August and our fair is unique in fact it is completely free of charge. In 2010 we gained notoriety from a programme centred around our fair with Michael Ryan and the Nationwide Team focusing on our Crafts and Heritage displays. Visit www.oldfairday.ie for more information on this festival
North Connaught College Tubbercurry Tel: 071-9185035 • www.northconnaughtcollege.net Email: nccollege@msletb.ie
North Connaught College (NCC) is offering courses cer"fied by FETAC, ITEC, CIBTAC, CIDESCO. Advanced Administra!on Beauty Therapy Business: Secretarial / Legal / Medical / Retail Early Childhood Care & Educa!on Level 5&6 Community Development Healthcare Support Nursing Studies Security Opera!ons Management Tourism Studies
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Tubbercurry South Sligo Summer School
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lans are well under way for the 28th Year of the South Sligo Summer School of traditional music, song and dance which takes place from 13th to 19th July in Tubbercurry. This year’s programme has been finalised with some exciting new additions and the brochure is now available in local shops and online while regular updates are being posted on the ‘South Sligo Summer School' Facebook page and on the school’s website www.sssschool.org This event always attracts a wide range of visitors of all ages to Tubbercurry from both near and far. All forms of accommodation are needed – selfcatering, rooms to let, bed and breakfast, houses to let etc. An accommodation list is being made available on the school’s website to people planning to stay in Tubbercurry during the summer school and if you’d like to be included in this list please email southsligosummerschool@eircom.net or ring 071-9120912/087-9556468. As part of the week & afternoons there will be afternoon workshops focussing on ‘Composing Traditional Tunes’.These will run from and will be facilitated by fiddle tutor Gavin Collis, while traditional composer, fiddler and piano accompanist Charlie Lennon will facilitate the third workshop, 18th Gavin, from Sligo, has composed a lot of traditional music himself and is a highly experienced tutor and traditional musician. Charlie is from Leitrim and has been living in Spiddal for many years where he has his own
recording studio.These workshops are a rare, exciting opportunity for keen traditional musicians to try their hand at composition under expert guidance. Traditional and sean nós singers are spoiled for choice at this year’s summer school, with workshops being offered in English by renowned singer Deirdre Scanlan. Deirdre, from Ballina, Co Tipperary, previously sang with the traditional group Solas. She has a lot of teaching experience at singing workshops and we are delighted to have her on board this year. Sean nós singing workshops will be taught by Connemara native Mairéad Ní Fhlatharta and Donegal singer Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde, giving participants a wonderful opportunity to learn from two different traditions. Dancers are, as always, so lucky to have the beautifully restored maple floor of St Brigid’s Hall to dance on for the week and they can look forward to eight céilís, six set dancing and five sean nós dancing workshops during the week.
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roviding a fully-licensed, fast, efficient and humane dead animal collection service across the mid-west, Maloney & Matthews Animal Collection Ltd. operates the most modern knackery in Ireland, at Tubbercurry, County Sligo (just 5km from the Mayo border). We visited this state-of-the-art facility and got an insight into the history and current well-being of the business from co-founder Vincent Maloney. Maloney & Matthews Animal Collections Ltd. is the premier collector of dead and worn-out animals in the Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim region. It is also the only licensed collectors of animals in this area (license number KN65).
Between them, Vincent Maloney and Jim Matthews boast over 45 years’ experience of collecting dead animals in the region. As the company is co-owned, with an owner from each Mayo and Sligo, they have an office in each county. With there being no other knackery in County Mayo, they are the recognised knackery for Mayo as well as Sligo and have been operating in this area for over thirty years. Operating a total of ten trucks, they guarantee a fast, efficient and professional service at all times. The fleet consists of one Scania articulated truck plus nine trucks for collecting animals (comprising one Volvo, one Iveco, four MANs and three Isuzus
- the newest addition being a 141 Isuzu). A brand new Manitou loadall has also been acquired this year. Trucks are based in Ballinrobe, Castlebar, Ballina, Claremorris, Tubbercurry, Sligo and Ballinamore and the fleet is maintained to the highest standards and can access all farm areas. Meanwhile, Maloney & Matthews’ staff members are trained in removing all fallen animals in a professional manner to ensure minimum fuss and disturbance to the farmer involved. One of the directors’ main aims is to provide farmers with a value-for-money, reliable service. If preferred, animals can also be dropped off at the stateof-the-art facility in Achonry, Tubbercurry, at a discounted rate - a cheaper alternative for farmers. The modern knackery facility in Achonry, Tubbercurry County Sligo benefits greatly from its central location. It is just six miles from Ballymote; nine from Charlestown; eleven from Ballaghadreen and Collooney roundabout; and 15 miles from Ballina, County Mayo and Boyle, County Roscommon. Here, Department of Agriculture vets carry out daily inspections on fallen animals and all paper work is completed to ensure that animals are taken off
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the farmer’s system. The facility – which also includes offices and wash areas – has the first air filtering system of its kind in Ireland to ensure that all odours and smells are removed from the air. A same-day service is provided and lowest prices guaranteed. “All our drivers are qualified and would have good experience of farms. We also pride ourselves on providing a very ‘local’ service. We would have a driver located in every big town in Mayo and Sligo and they would have great local knowledge of the farms and the people in their respective areas. “This means that the farmer is
dealing with somebody he knows, as opposed to a stranger, which we feel is important with something as sensitive as removing dead animals from his farm. As well as the office numbers in Sligo and Mayo, we give out the local drivers’ numbers and the farmer can talk directly to the driver who is going to be calling to his farm to collect the animal. We try to look after everybody as best as we can and we have the height of respect for farmers. “We are very busy at the moment and the phones are ringing all the time. The business is going well and we are confident that things will continue in a similar vein.”
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archaeological and historical heritage, St. Nathy's College, now a large very modern Secondary School, is built around a British Military Barracks dating back to 1798. Ballaghaderreen, situated in a river valley and surrounded by hills with captivating views, it has proved to be the inspiration for a large and vibrant colony of artists. As you approach Ballaghaderreen from the east, you pass the home of the First President of Ireland, Dr. Douglas Hyde. From the front of the Hyde Interpretive Centre one gets their first view of the scenery and the landscape
that has inspired generations of great Irish people.. With the friendliest of people, excellent food and accommodation together with an abundance of natural leisure facilities, Ballaghaderreen is a place to visit and linger. Things to see and do Neolithic Tomb:The most lasting legacy of the Neolithic people are their tombs, frequently located on high ground. Fairymount Hill is the highest point in Co. Roscommon. A mound covered with earth on the summit is very possibly a passage grave.
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Ballaghaderreen they made. They constructed circular monuments on 'henges' of stone and wood e.g. the world famous Stonehenge. A fine example of an E.B.A. Stone Circle can be seen at Aughurine. Situated near a hill top it consists of a large circle of 14 upright stones with a cave or pit in the centre. Nearby there is a second smaller stone circle. Various circular earthen formations and the remains of two trackways (possibly ceremonial) are clearly visible. The purpose of such stonehenges is unlcear. Perhaps they had a ritual or astrological significance. Cremated bone has been found at a similar site at Newgrange. Stone Circles are mostly located in the South-West and North of the country adding to the importance of the site in Roscommon. Kiltobranks Cave: A cave in the townland Hill-Forts:At 586 ft. Fairymount Hill commands a great view of the surrounding country and would have made a natural defence. Two large interlinked hill-forts enclose the top of the hill and possibly date from the Iron Age. Such sites were almost certainly tribal. The chief and his followers occupied the hill-fort as a palace in time of place. However, all the tribesmen and their cattle could be accommodated within its defences in time of danger. Roscommon Co. Council have built a water tower on part of it.
Loughglynn Lake:Loughglynn lake was constructed in the early 19th. century by Jerrard Strickland, land agent to Viscount Dillon. It is of ornithological interest and is especially important to wildfowl in dry periods in winter.
Cill i Hooley: St. Lallocc is said to be associated with the coming of Christianity to Fairymount (Ard Senlis). It seems there was an early ecclesiastical foundation at Cill I Hooley. There are no ruins of the church, but is known as sacred ground and was used as a burial place for unbaptised infants until approx. fifty years ago.
Aughurine Stone Circle:About 2000 years B.C. metal was first used in Ireland and a very gradual transition from stone to bronze working took place. We know very little about the new people who arrived in Ireland with the skill of metal working. They are given the name "Beaker Folk" because of the elaborate pottery vessels
Loughglynn Castle: The remains of a Normal Castle, said to have belonged to the Fitzgeralds can be seen on the south side of the lake. One tower still stands. This was later the location of the farmyard belonging to Loughglynn House
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Ballaghaderreen The Four Altars Monument:The Four Altars, a ruin of penal times is situated about 3 miles from Ballaghaderreen town centre on the main Sligo Road. It was built by the Costellos of Cregan-na-Grant. The priest who read Mass at the famous Mass rock Aiteentaggart also read mass when circumstances permitted at the four Altars as he resided with the Costellos of Cregan an Gran. While speaking on religious matters of much later times, it is well to note that up until 1873 there were 2 catholic churches which served the environs of Ballaghadereen. One was that of St. Mary's Hall and the other which was located just a few hundred yards from the Four Altars on the Monasteraden Road. No trace of this church remains today, but the Sisters of Charity held class in this church every Sunday after 12 noon mass. This church was replaced by St. Aidan's Church, Monasteraden. Cillin (situated directly behind Four Altars): These ancient burial grounds were used for burials of unbaptised children. This fine example is situated in the Rath and stones mark graves. Directly beside this Rath and Cillin are traces of the original village of Edmondstown. Tohers at Creggane and Callow: Two ancient bog trackways or "tohers" were discovered in the early 1960's. The trackway in Creggane was made of wood and stone and that of the Callow Bog was made of wooden planks only. These
trackways were built primarily to permit the movement of people across the boglands of Ireland. These trackways have been radio carbon dated to 1100 B.C. The Creggane trackway can be reached by taking the first turn left after the Float bridge. It is situated approximately 400 yards along this road. Coolavin: McDermotts House: The McDermott clan originally lived in Boyle (Lough Key) but when the planters came, their lands were acquired by the English and they then moved to the shores of Lough Gara, to the townland of Shroof. The remains of the fortress is still to be seen near one of the sites where the crannogs were discovered. The present day Demesne is built on the site of a former *smaller house. The Coolavin House was built in 1880 and in the grounds of this famous house is the ancient Caiseal. * That smaller house was owned by the Holmes Family. Cashel at Coolavin: This Caisheal is situated on the McDermott Estate in Coolavin. This round stone fort is about 2000 years old. It is about 10 feet high and 15 feet wide with an entrance at the South East. There are also two souterrains in the enclosure and it is believed by Madame McDermott
herself that the timber road at the Float (Creggane) is connected to the Caisheal. Circa 1900 a group of people repaired the Caiseal in an attempt to restore it to its original shape. Directly opposite the Caiseal at Coolavin is the house of a former Protestant Rector. This house was divided into two parts; one half belonged to the R.I.C. Barracks ( again situated below the gate to Coolavin Estate on left hand side of road) and the other was the Protestant Rector's House. The old road leading from the Ballaghaderreen side of the Rector's House was referred to as "The Green Road" which is said to be a further continuation of the timber road at the Coolavin Caiseal. On the left hand side of the Rector's house is the sit e of a Protestant Graveyard. St. Attracta's Well and Crucifixion Plaque: A few hundred yards beyond the impressive entrance to Coolavin House lies St. Attracta's well and Crucifixion Plaque. Enclosed on three sides by walls, the centre is comprised of a limestone flag. The figure of Christ as he hung on the cross is sculptured on this with the instruments of the Passion carved on either side of them. Tradition has it that the work was done in the 17th. century by a local artist. The inscription I.H.S. 1662. 21G is imprinted on the Plaque and it's
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maybe it represents the 12 apostles plus Jesus. At the foot of the wall there is a prominent hollow in one boulder. The water in this was believed to cure children who had rickets.
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Ballaghaderreen Dr. Douglas Hyde
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r. Douglas Hyde was born in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon on 17th January 1860. The family moved to Portahard when his father, Rev. Arthur Hyde, (1819 - 1905) was appointed rector here in 1867. Here, as a privileged Anglo-Irish youth, Douglas enjoyed the country life, fishing, hunting and helping out on the farm. Through these activities he became friends with locals such as Seamus Hart, Mrs. Connolly and John Lavin who taught him Irish and instilled in him a love of Irish culture. Dr. Douglas Hyde was born in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon on 17th January 1860. The family moved to Portahard when his father, Rev. Arthur Hyde, (1819 - 1905) was appointed rector here in 1867. Here, as a privileged Anglo-Irish youth, Douglas enjoyed the country life, fishing, hunting and helping out on the farm. Through these activities he became friends with locals such as Seamus Hart, Mrs. Connolly and John Lavin who taught him Irish and instilled in him a love of
Irish culture. From the age of seventeen he began to write prose, poetry and plays in Irish and English. Fearing the imminent demise of the Irish Language and loss of its wealth of oral folktales and songs began collecting this material which he later published in his popular bilingual anthologies such as "Beside the Fire" (1890) and "Love Songs of Connaught" (1893). These works were acknowledged by W.B. Yeats as major sources for the Irish Literary Renaissance. Dr. D. Hyde joined with Yeats, Lady A. Gregory (1852 - 1932), J.M. Synge (1871 - 1909) and others in creating an Irish theatre. He entered Trinity College, Dublin in 1880. An excellent student, he won many prizes for his academic prowess including the gold medal for Modern Literature in 1884. He graduated in 1888 with an LLD Degree. Dr. Hyde married Lucy Kurtz, in 1893 and they had two daughters, Nuala and Una. Also in 1893, he was one of the seven founders of the
Gaelic League (Conradh na Gaeilge) and was elected as it's first president, a post he held until 1915. Padraig H. Pearse (1879 1916), the 1916 revolutionary, wrote: "The Gaelic League will be recognised in history as the most revolutionary influence that has ever come into Ireland. The Irish Revolution really began when the seven proto-Gaelic Leaguers met in O'Connell Street. The germ of all future Irish history was in that back room" Dr. Douglas Hyde held the chair for Modern Irish in University College Dublin from 1909 to 1932. His work in reviving the Irish language and his contribution to the formation of the modern Irish identity was symbolically acknowledged by Dáil Éireann (Irish Parliament) when he was unanimously selected as first President of Ireland in 1938. He died on 12 July 1949 and was given a state funeral to Portahard. He is buried beside his wife Lucy, his daughter Nuala, his sister Annette, mother Elizabeth and father Arthur.
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Meet the world's strongest boys:
The Romanian siblings, aged nine and seven, who are put through gruelling two-hour sessions each day
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ifting 4kg dumb bells and heavy weights for two hours a day would be an impressive fitness regime for an adult. But the gruelling sessions are in actual fact exercises for a pair of Romanian brothers who part of a family dubbed 'The Hercules'. Giuliano Stroe, aged nine, and his seven-year-old brother Claudiu hit the headlines as they trained to be the world's strongest boys in a family of bodybuilders. Now the family could be on their way to Britain after falling on hard times in their homeland and struggling to
find the fame and fortune they hoped would await them while living in Florence, Italy. Iulian Stroe, 35, was determined to make his sons famous and put them through a gruelling two-hour regime each morning while the family lived in Florence. The tiny muscle 'men' have been performing acrobatic feats and lifting weights since they were toddlers. Giuliano has already broken two world records for 90-degree vertical pushups and another holding on to a pole like a human flag. Claudiu followed suit and he is already performing handstand push-ups on a bar and learning the same terrifying flag trick. Both boys routinely lift 4kg dumbbells and heavy weights to work on their biceps and build up their chest muscles. Claudiu started training at a younger age than Giuliano and was copying his older brother at just 18 months old. Now he can do the splits between metal rings and can turn backflips along the ground. The boys are undeniably capable of extraordinary feats -
but it has been suggested that it's cruel to expect children of this age to train so hard. Unable to forge a living for themselves in Italy, Mr Stroe and his sons were forced to return to Romania, where they now make a living from scrap metal trading in the village of Icoana. Mr Stroe now plans to travel to the UK in the hope of finding either work for himself, or a financial sponsor for his sons as he hopes to bring the family's novel weightlifting act to a new audience. Last week nine-year-old Giuliano posted on his Facebook page that his dad was planning a move to the UK so he could work - but he didn't want him to go. 'Who will take care of us? Alone here is sad and dangerous. Help him to get a job near to us. Thank you,' he said. While some people posted positive replies, others were critical of the family's actions.
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Mr Stroe says he has no choice but to travel to the UK, where he hopes to find other Romanians who will help him find work so he can continue to pay for his sons' training regime. Both Mr Stroe and his wife Ileana defend their training regimen for their boys. 'They have a natural ability for this, nothing is forced, it is what God intended for them,' Mrs Stroe said. 'My husband will go abroad to earn money, as a builder or labourer, and we will use it all for our sons,' she added.
Could this finally be the end of hiding valuables under a towel? Entrepreneur invents holiday beach locker that screws into the sand
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t's the age-old problem of deciding where to store your valuables at the beach while enjoying a day-time snooze or a dip in the sea. However, an entrepreneur has invented a unique locker that can screw into the sand and hold personal items such as purses, mobile phones, small tablets and money.
Marcal DaCunha's Beach Vault, which is expected to retail for £18, is closed by a special waterproof lid to stop any liquid seeping inside, and then covered by a towel and pillowcase. Whenever a sun-seeker is lying on the towel to relax, the 12ins-deep and 6ins-wide container is completely concealed.
Passing thieves would then have no opportunity to steal any of the valuables if a user fell asleep because they would be on top of the locker. Although the contraption could be picked up and stolen if it was left unattended, Marcal, 29, believes it is less likely to happen than by leaving belongings out in the open. The Beach Vault comes with a special towel that has a hole cut away for easy access, which is covered by an attached, inflatable pillow. DaCunha, a church pastor from New Jersey in the US, said: 'The whole thing started when my wife, Krystal, and I were travelling back from the beach. 'She said "What if we had a container you could put underneath your towel that could hide all of your stuff?" 'The idea was that if you were lying on the towel and you fell asleep you wouldn't have to worry about watching your stuff or trying to keep hold of it while closing your eyes. 'We spoke about it and spent a while making prototypes and coming up with ideas and we
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have now worked with engineers to come up with the Beach Vault. 'The Beach Vault screws into the sand and has a screw-top lid which has been built with a rubber O ring to make it waterproof. 'It is perfect for holding purses, wallets, phones, money, keys, and even has space for a book or an iPad Mini. 'The idea is you then place the towel over the top of it, which has a hole in it so you can access the container, but covered by a built-in pillow. 'This means that when you are lying down you are directly on top of your stuff and you don't have to worry about someone taking anything. 'If you were to leave your stuff unattended the Beach Vault would remain completely out of sight. 'There is nothing to stop a thief from picking the whole thing up and leaving if they knew where it was, but this is the same risk as using a handbag.' Marcal is raising money on a crowdfunding website to go towards the manufacturing of the Beach Vault.
A recently deceased 80-year-old Puerto Rican woman attended her own wake on Monday, just as she had stipulated while she was still alive. The body of Georgina Chervony Lloren took center stage at the ceremony at the Marin Funeral Home in San Juan. Georgina appeared propped up in her favorite red-cushioned rocking chair and she was dressed in the gown from her second marriage 32 years ago. She had also asked to be surrounded by plants and flowers. Her daughter, Miriam Chervony, said her mother specified that this was how she imagined her wake. The Marin Funeral Home is well-known for putting on unusual, thematic wakes. At one wake, a slain boxer was memorialized standing in a makeshift boxing ring. At another, the deceased was propped up on his motorcycle.
Super fireman!
The hi-tech exoskeleton that can give firefighters superhuman abilities
A radical new suit for the firefighter of the future has been revealed that could give them superhuman strength. The exoskeleton would allow firefighters to easily rescue and carry people out of fires, or take heavy equipment up flights of stairs inside a burning building. It can be fitted with a range of gadgets for different mission, including a high pressure water hose that simply clips onto the arm. 'Each year, an estimated 15,500 high-rise structure fires cause 60 civilian deaths, 930 injuries, and $252 million in property loss,' said Melbourne designer Ken Chen. 'High-rise buildings can hold thousands of people well above the reach of fire department aerial devices, once the fire is above the operational reach of aerial ladder or elevating platforms the chance of rescuing victims is near zero.' To help solve the problem, Chen designed a strap on exoskeleton to boost firefighter's strength and allow them to easily climb high buildings. 'The A.F.A exoskeleton suit aim to increases firefighters’ performance in walking ,running and carrying while high-rise fire fighting,' he explained. The suit can carry loads up to 91kg and is strapped over the firefighters’ clothing. The device transfers its weight and any carried loads load directly to the ground, so firefighters don’t bear the weight. The weight of exo-suit is about 23kg, and it measures 1.6meter.
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June at the Ballina Arts Centre
Allotments exhibition at Ballina Arts Centre! Throughout the months of June and July, Ballina Arts Centre’s visual arts programme continues to present the best in contemporary Irish art with an exhibition by Northern Irish photographic artist Liam Campbell. Hinterlands is an visual study of allotments and the people who love them. Liam Campbell was born in Northern Ireland, he studied Photography at IADT Dublin 2001-05, before going on to complete his Masters at NCAD Dublin, 2006-07 in Art in the Contemporary World. Liam is interested in alternative ways of living that revolve around ideas of food, he sees food as a social tool and a means and way of bringing people together. His work has featured in numerous solo and
group exhibitions and is part of various collections including Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology, Dublin. He lives and works in Northern Ireland. Official Opening: Wednesday 11th June, 8pm. Hinterlands runs until 2nd August. Admission free. No Crows launch their new album at Ballina Arts Centre! No Crows were formed in 2005, with musical styles ranging from Irish traditional to Latin bossa, and a lot more in between. Sligo bassist Eddie Lee, Mallorcan guitarist Felip Carbonell, Swiss cellist/mandolinist Anna Houston provide the backbone of the band, joined in recent years by renowned Russian gypsy violinist Oleg Ponomarev, who also plays in Yurodny and Koshka, and a multital-
ented guitarist/fiddler, singer/songwriter living in Sligo, Ray Coen. Founding member Steve Wickham still makes regular forays with NoCrows when he is not touring with his other band The Waterboys. Friday, 30th May, 8pm.Tickets: €18 / €15. Booking advised.
Sarah McQuaid Rising star Sarah McQuaid’s voice has been likened to malt whiskey, melted chocolate and “honey poured into wine” (Minor 7th). She performs at Ballina Arts Centre, Saturday, 7th June at 8pm. She seduces her audience with cheeky banter and stories from the road, as well as with stunning musicianship; in her hands, the guitar becomes much more than merely an accompanying instrument. Her musical output reflects her own eclectic background: Sarah was born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holds dual US and Irish citizenship, and now lives in rural England. Sarah’s third solo album The Plum Tree and the Rose has drawn critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic: “Impeccable,” wrote Roots (UK), while Midwest Record (USA) called it “low key but glorious and incendiary” and Hot Press (Ireland) said it “should feature on many end-of-year best-ofs.” Don Baker is back at Ballina! Ballina Arts Centre welcomes the return of Don Baker, or “The Don”, (the name given to him by his adoring fans), on Friday, 13th June, 8pm. The hugely popular multitalented Irish entertainer, whose expressive skills on the harmonica have drawn accolades from artists as varied as Bono and Christy Moore. This promises to be a special show so book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets: €15 / €12. The Man from Moogaga Aindrias de Staic, comedian, actor, musician and presenter of TG4’S Jig Gig presents his new show The Man from Moogaga, on Thursday 12th June, 8pm. Football, music and mayhem collide in this comic tale of jigs, reels, raggle-taggle and growing up in rural west of Ireland. The show focuses on the life and adventures of
The Man from Moogaga
Sarah McQuaid
a young Ceolán from the town of Moogaga. Despite having a natural talent for music the young man has only one goal, to play Gaelic football for his town, and he prioritises this over developing his musical skills. However having neither the skill nor the physique to make the team, and frustrated by life in Moogaga, he decides to travel across Europe and America in the hope that he will find a town like Moogaga that will accept him. He travels far and wide all the time acquiring new musical skills yet at all time driven by the goal to become stronger and play football. In a one-horse town he finds acceptance and love as he learns to play new rhythms but trouble and strife soon follow too… Eventually, The Man from Moogaga
returns home to find his hometown in the football final and desperately in need of something to help them win the match. Can The Man from Moogaga embrace his musical talents in time to inspire his team to win the cup? Tickets: €15/12. Booking essential Creative Writing for Children with Lizanne Gorman Continues until Friday 27th June, 4 – 5pm. 12 week workshop series for children, exploring creativity, poetry, plot, language and other aspects of creative writing. Under the guidance of writer Lizann Gorman, this course promises to be stimulating and fun, and is open to children up to the age of 12. Cost: €5 per workshop. Booking is essential.
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Ballina’s 50th Salmon Festival
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6th - 13th July 2014
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to Ridge Pool Rd. The bridge, which was designed to resemble a fishing rod, was opened in July 2009. While Ballina, like most western towns, is still reeling with the impact of the downturn, business closures, etc., there are strong signs that the town is fighting back with some new retail openings in recent months. It is hoped these and existing businesses will benefit from additional spend predicted during the festival week. The festival, which is family-centred, is funded by local contributions and some grant aid and worked on all year round by a group of dedicated volunteers.
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ALLINA town will be “where it’s at” from the 6th to 13th July this Summer when the town celebrates with a bumper 50th anniversary festival. The festival, which had humble beginnings
back in 1964, has blossomed into a major national (and even international) event. Most of us old enough to remember will recall the salmon and Guinness days of the ‘sixties and the traditional launch day at Cathedral Road. Coupled with Ballina’s recognition as the Salmon Capital of Europe the hardworking committee is planning the best festival ever and thousands of visitors are expected to pour into the town for the historic event. The famous Ridge Pool, the salmon anglers’ paradise, is located in the heart of the town. The town’s newest bridge, Salmon Weir Bridge, is a pedestrian bridge over the River Moy from Barrett St.
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The town is now the largest in County Mayo and the third largest in the province of Connaught, after Galway and Sligo. In the context of the West Region, Ballina forms a major centre in the regional settlement hierarchy and is a focal point for the North Mayo/West Sligo area with a catchment population of in excess of 40,000 people. Despite this apparent “strength” the people of the town have found on so many occasions that it is self-help and local community initiatives like the festival that has provided them with impetus to put the town on the tourist map. The town’s poor showing in the recent local elections will be a concern, with the fear that there will be fewer voices to represent Ballina where it really
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matters. However, this will only make the festival committee more determined to make this the best festival ever. It will be a major feature of what promises to be a bumper summer in the region with the commencement of the “Humbert’s Footsteps” event which should kick-off a memorable few weeks in the town. The festivities will commence on Thursday night, June 26th, when last year’s Lady of the Moy will hand over her crown to the new incumbent and winner for this special year. The event will take place in Hotel Ballina, commencing at 8 p.m .
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Ballina’s 50th Salmon Festival 6th - 13th July 2014
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Two two main features of the opening day (6th July) will be traditional Teddy Bear’s Picnic in the newly refurbished Tom Ruane Park (2-5 p.m.). Later in the evening, the town will experience “A Night in Rio”, which should be something to look forward to. As the week progresses the programme will include many of the standard events, including a 10k Road Race on Tuesday and a major Concert with Bagatelle later that night in Hotel Ballina. Wednesday, of course is Heritage Day and whether it rains or shines the crowds seem to flock to Ballina each year for this special event. Similarily, “It’s a Knock-out” in Scoil Padraig
grounds on Thursday evening is always a big attraction. The Krazy Kart race on O’Rahilly Street will be a bumper event again this year on Friday night and most enthusiasts will welcome the return of the Mardi Gras on Saturday night, to be followed by the renowned Fireworks Display. Though this essentially marks the finale to the festival a Duck Race in planned for the river on Sunday, 13th, and some further activities are planned for Ballina Hospital grounds. For visitors coming to the town for the first time it is worth mentioning that Ballina has a very lively entertainment scene with ample choice when it comes to eating out and hitting the town. A long-standing reputation for being a great place to eat out, Ballina has a wide variety of restaurants serving Irish, European and Asian cuisine. It also has a fine choice in late night bars and night clubs. Of course, the town can also boast of
having some of the finest hotels in the country, many of which have built up a distinctive reputation for fine dining and accommodation. The town is well serviced with its road, rail and bus network and is just approximately 50 miles from Knock International Airport. Ballina is the principle service centre in North Mayo. While there are a number of national multiple retailers within the town centre, including Tesco, Penneys, Easons, Shaws, Dunnes Stores, Lidl, Boots, Specsavers, Holland & Barrett, and others, which are all key anchors and attract customers to the town, the traditional businesses are still a major attraction, and continue to provide locals and visitors with an unrivalled range of products and services. Look out for further information on events and times closer to the festival week.
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Date
Event
Venue
Time
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Lady of the Moy
Hotel Ballina
8pm
Sunday 6th July
Teddy Bears Picnic
Tom Ruane Park
2pm - 5pm
A Night in Rio
Abbey Street
8pm
10k Road Race with Ballina Athletic Club
Route to be determined
7pm
Bagatelle
Hotel Ballina – €15 Entry
Wednesday 9th July
Heritage Day
Town Centre Ballina
All Day
Thursday 10th July
It’s a Knockout
Scoil Padraig
7.30pm
Friday 11th July
Krazy Kart
O’Rahilly Street
8pm
Saturday 12th July
Mardi Gras
Route to be confirmed
10pm
Monster Fireworks Display
Overlooking the Moy
11pm
Duck Race
River Moy
TBC
‘A Bit of a Do’
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International Night
Town Centre
Tuesday 8th July
Sunday 13th July
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laine McKeon’s interest in food began from a young age. Growing up in Ballincollig, Co.Cork, only six miles from Cork City, Elaine was exposed to the rich food culture and heritage that the city and county have to offer. After achieving her degree in Government and Public Policy in University College Cork, Elaine decided to follow her interest in cooking and to enrol in the Ballymaloe Cookery School and completed the three month cookery course in March 2010. Darina Allen’s passion for seasonal, local produce is contagious and Elaine entered her first chef job in Nash 19, Cork City full of enthusiasm. Luckily for Elaine, Claire Nash was from the same school of thought as Darina Allen, having worked for Mytle Allen in Ballymaloe House. The next two years were an amazing and tough learning experience. During this time, Elaine met Enda McKeon, from Aughacashel, Co. Leitrim. As well as falling in love and marrying Enda in September 2013, Elaine fell in love with Leitrim and although, leaving Cork behind is tough for all Cork people, Elaine embraced her new home fully. Elaine worked as a chef in Shells Café , Strandhill, County Sligo for a year and a half which was a wonderful experience. The support shown by Jane and Myles when Elaine decided to open her own café was outstanding. Their generosity with their knowledge acted as both a practical and emotional support when making the decision to go it alone. The creativity, openness and generosity of Leitrim people always stood out to Elaine, but never more so than when herself and Enda decided to take the leap and open the café Elaine had always dreamt of.
Carrick Road, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
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Sw Free Range Ba eet Geranium Full Leitrim co Br range fried eg n and Sausages, Jack McCart eakfast g, Roast tomat hys Black Pudd o, McNiffes bo & our own hom iled boxty, our ing, free emad own beans chutney. Includ e toast, served with our de licious apple ing tea or coffe e of your choi ce. €9.00 Eggs Benedict Two free rang e poached eggs with outdoo homemade to ast with holland r free range ham served on aise sauce.€6.9 5 Eg gs Florentine Two free rang e poached eggs with orga homemade to ast and holland nic spinach served on aise sauce €6.9 5 Br eakfast Bap Free Range Ba con and sausag es, black pudd organic leaves in with our own apple chutney g, fried egg, Croghan on our homem ade bap. €6.50 Gr Our own granol anola with Yogurt and berr y com a mad fruit served wi e with Organic Irish Oats, nu pot th greek style yoqurt and be ts, seeds and dried rry compot. €4 .95 Scone Sultana Wwith butter, or Plain cream and our own Rhubarb or Raspberry Ja m. €2.25
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At the heart of Sweet Geranium is the ethos of sustainably and locally produced food. Leitrim and the surrounding areas have so much to offer that it is a privilege to be in a position open a café here. Sweet Geranium only uses salad leaves grown organically in Croghan Organic Gardens, Mary McNutt of Mill Lane, Drumshanbo provides Sweet Geranium with honey and herbs, the coffee is roasted locally in Carrick-on-Shannon by Georgia and Gabor in Art of Coffee, Sweet Geranium only uses free range chicken and eggs, provided by Gannons in Carrick-on-Shannon. All pork used is outdoor reared in Castlemine Farm, County Roscommon and all beef is provided by Scollans Butchers,
35 Drumshanbo and reared on their own farm. Elaine is always excited to hear from local producers who are looking for somewhere to sell their produce. At Sweet Geranium Café, all bread and cakes are freshly baked in house every morning using only the best of ingredients. No preservatives or additives just simple old style cooking and baking. Located on the high street in Drumshanbo, the building itself has a lovely homely feel which is not surprising as it once was two houses. Sweet Geranium offers a full breakfast and lunch menu and is happy to provide outside catering and cakes for special occasions. There is a small shop element to Sweet Geranium stocked with the cafes own jams, breads, chutneys and baking as well as other local producers. Elaine would like to thank the people of Drumshanbo and the surrounding areas for their support. The other businesses in the area have
been exceptional in their well wishes and practical support. Elaine now has a staff of four, Daniel McGirl, Stephanie McTiernan, Orla Dolan and Vicky Brooks who she would like to thank most sincerely as for their hard work and dedication to the café. Sweet Geranium Café is open Monday-Saturday 9.30-5.30 and Sunday 10-2. Telephone 0719640781, facebook.com/sweetgeraniumcafe
Lunch at Sweet Geranium
SOUP: Our soup is made using a homemade chicken stock and is served with our healthy brown bread €4.50 SALAD: Cous Cous Salad with roasted aubergine, chickpeas, apricots and walnuts served with our brown bread €6.95 FRITTATA: Italian style omelette with roast butternut squash, ardsallagh goats cheese and spinach €6.50 PIE Creamy chicken pie topped with mash potato served with organic leaves €8.95 STEW Hearty beef stew with new potatoes and our homemade crusty bread €9.50 SANDWICHES: All sandwiches are served with fresh organic leaves. The white bread for our sandwiches is baked freshly in house every morning using fresh yeast. If you prefer brown bread, spelt bread or gluten free bread, just ask. We make all of these too! Roasted Free Range Chicken with herb mayonnaise, cherry tomato and rocket €5.50 Free Range Ham, Cheddar cheese, tomato and red onion with tomato relish €5.50 Cheddar Cheese and Homemade Tomato Relish Toastie (v) €4.95 B.L.T. Free range bacon, Organic leaves, Tomato and a herby mayo €6.50 Children Plain chicken Sandwich €3.00 Plain Ham Sandwich €3.00 Mini Soup €2.00 Baby Bowl €2.00 Children’s Stew €4.50
Croghan, Boyle, Co Roscommon
Best of luck to Elaine and Staff on your new venture from all at Croghan Organic Vegetables Our top quality produce is freshly picked and supplied on the same day to a number of local outlets, both shops and restaurants. It can also be purchased direct from the garden, just come and select it yourself with the helpful guidance of our friendly staff.
Telephone: 071-9668963
email: croghanorganicgarden@eircom.net www.croghanorganicgardens.com
Best of luck to Elaine and Staff on your venture from all at Art of Coffee Coffee Roastery Unit 9 Mercan"le Plaza, CarrickonShannon Email: info@artofcoffee.ie Web: artofcoffee.ie For wholesale and other enquiries contact Georgia 086 6616364
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Best of luck to Elaine and Staff on your new venture from all at Prior Brothers Fruit & Vegetables
Something Sweet Treat yourself to some of our baking! Our cakes are displayed at the counter. Drinks Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice €3.00, Homemade Lemonade €3.00, Ginger Beer €3.50 Coke, Fanta , Sparkling Ballygowan, Still Ballygowan, Lucozade, 7 up €2.00 . Full range of loose leaf teas and freshly roasted coffees available also
Best of luck to Elaine and Staff on your venture from all at
Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim T: 0861641340
www.beautyspotleitrim.ie
Best of luck to Elaine and Staff on your venture from all at Lia Haridressing Award winning Stylist & Salon Barrack Sq, Drumshanbo Phone: 071-964 0977 www.liahairdressing.ie
Prior Brothers, Uragh, Swanlinbar, Co. Cavan Tel: 049-9521261 or 049-9521257 Email: priorbrothers@eircom.net www.priorbrothers.com
Best of luck to Elaine and Staff on your new venture from all at
TIGHE TV Best of luck to Elaine and Staff on your new venture from all at Castlemine Farm Shop
Tel: 090 6629886
Circular Road, Roscommon Town www.castleminefarm.ie
High Street, Drumshanbo Telephone: 0719641228 Email: "ghetv@hotmail.com
Your Local SKY Agent TV’S AERIALS & SATELLITE DISHES Supplied, Fi$ed and Repaired Electrical & TV Sales Specialists
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Luxury Škoda comes to Ireland The flagship version of the Škoda Octavia is now on sale in Ireland, priced from €31,995.
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KEITH REVINS
TYRES LTD
Car • Agri • Commercial Tyres
• Wheel Alignment • Full Mechanical Servicing Main Agents for... BFGoodrich • New Batteries • Brake and Clutch Replacement •• Bridgestone
koda says the Octavia Laurin & Klement represents the highest levels of specification and comfort available in the Octavia range and builds on the alreadygenerous specification of the Elegance grade. Exterior equipment on the L&K version over and above the Elegance model includes new 18-inch Turbine alloy wheels and Bi-xenon headlights combined with LEDs. The interior receives brown Alcantara and leather upholstery with electrically
heated and adjustable driver's and front passenger seats. A 10-speaker Canton sound system is provided for superior sound quality, and the car also has extras such as Bluetooth with voice control, telescopic front headlight washers and cornering front fog lights as standard. "It is great to be able to offer another Laurin & Klement model in the Škoda range; this time in our biggest-selling car, the Octavia," said Raymond Leddy, Head of Marketing & Product, Škoda Ireland.
Keane’s MERCEDES Garage SERVICE
• Firestone
• Agri Tyre vulcanising service "have our experts examine your cut • Goodridge tyre and maybe we can save you hundreds of euro" • Michelin • Best prices, choices and people you can trust with your safety • Pirelli ...you make the choice.
Tel: 086-2569155 or 094-9621963
Clare Rd, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo • Knock Rd, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon • Mill Bus. Park, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon
"Hot on the heels of the Superb L&K, this version will offer the finest of luxury and comfort in what remains our most important model." The model will be offered in Ireland with a choice of two engines: the 1.8-litre TSI petrol engine, putting out 180bhp; or a 2.0-litre 150bhp TDI, with a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG in both engines. There is also the option of four-wheel drive. This is initially only for the Combi models, but a saloon 4x4 will follow in Q4 of 2014.
TEL: 086-0563130
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.
Urlaur, Killkelly, Co, Mayo Tel: 094-9649006 www.keanesgarage.com Get the same service as your main
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.)
dealer at a fraction of the price! • Full dealer service facilities • Full Mechanical Repairs • Star Diagnostic Service
5%
D is c o u n Unit 2, Ardnaree, Ballina, Co. Mayo
• Servicing • Panel Beating • Tracking • Parts • Light Setting • NCT Preperation • Valeting • Recovery
w it h t h t is Ad v e rt
www.ap-motors.eu
Ariel Dym 086-376-1953 • 086-8978395
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Mark Scott Auto Repairs Castle Street, Manorhamilton, Co. Letrim
• Services & NCT Repairs • Tyres for all makes & models • Specialising in Diagnostics
Tel: 086-3029740- Over 20 years experience Email: markscottautorepairs@gmail.com Ardnaree, Ballina. 096-70523 Morgan
MK Tyres
Station Road, Ballindine: 0949364388 Michael
FOR HIRE
MAN WITH A VAN
“Your tyre specialists” ALL BRANDS - NEW & PART WORN
Selection of trailer tyres
750x20, 825x20, 900x20, 1000x20, 1100x20, 10R 22.5, 11R22.5, 12R22.5, 285/80R22.5, Supersingles, 215/75R17.5, 225, 235, 245, 245/70R19.5, 285/65R19.5, 285/70R19.5, 825x15, 825x17, 600/60x22.5 and many more.
4 Wheel Alignment & Balancing
NOW IN STOCK WINTER TYRES
24 HR RECOVERY SERVICE Specialist in Truck & Coach Recovery “From a Moped to an artic we’ll recover it”
ALL TYPES OF WORK CARRIED OUT
Call Now; 071-9143183 / 087-2972586
4x4’s BREAKING FOR SALE
FULL RANGE OF 4x4 PARTS FOR SALE
WANTED
TOP PRICES PAID!
4x4’s, FORKLIFTS, TRACK MACHINES, OLD TRACTORS, 10ftx7ft TRAILERS
TELEPHONE: 087-9140602
MIDLAND
RECOVERY
& RECYCLING
Nedd, Doogarrey, Killashandra, Co. Cavan
BREAKING ALL MAKES AND MODELS
CARS - VANS - 4x4’s OVER 800 CARS IN STOCK! STOCK CHANGING DAILY! NATIONWIDE DELIVERY!
T: 049-4333098 / M: 087-6113222
James Foy Auto Service WANTED WANTED WANTED
• 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
All Trucks Wanted for Breaking & Export
• Tippers • Mixers • Crane Trucks • Units GOOD PRICES PAID FOR SUITABLE VEHICLES ALL SECONDHAND PARTS AVAILABLE
Call: 087-974 3349 Anytime
Peugeot Aftersales, Service and Genuine Peugeot Parts.
• • • •
New and Used Cars and Vans Service, Repair & Recovery Tyres & 4-Wheel Alignment Suppliers of Genuine Parts Tel: 071 91 20033 - Fax: 071 91 20036
email: info@smsmotors.ie • www.smsmotors.ie
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farmingServices
Average Farm Incomes Steady
P
reliminary estimates from the Teagasc National Farm Survey’s 2013 results show that the average income level on Irish farms increased slightly in 2013 (up 1%) to €25,639. The stability in the average level, however, masks dramatically contrasting fortunes across the different components of Irish farming. Average dairy farm incomes increased but average incomes
for all the other enterprises decreased. Poor weather in the first quarter of 2013 and the continuing impact of the 2012 fodder crisis led to dramatic increases in feed and fertiliser expenses for all grassland based farming systems. Farmers’ expenditure on purchased concentrate and bulky feed increased dramatically, while in the second half of 2013 expenditure on fertiliser increased as farmers
D.C WELDING Lifestock feeding equipment made to customer own needs Mobile welding service General farm repairs Clothes Lines Supplied & Fitted
worked to rebuild depleted stocks of conserved forage. On average direct costs of production increased by 11% when compared with 2012. Cattle rearing family farm incomes declined by 22% due to higher costs of production. Cattle Other and Sheep farm incomes declined by 13% and 39% respectively in 2013 due to lower levels of output combined with higher costs of production. On tillage farms, despite largely stable costs of production and higher yields, lower prices and lower areas harvested led to lower output and lower family farm incomes. On dairy farms despite large increases in costs of production (+11%) average incomes increased strongly due to both higher prices (+23%) and increased levels of milk output per hectare (+11%). In 2013, the average Irish farm received 8% less in direct payments as compared to 2012 due to reductions in single payment receipts, agri-environmental payments (REPS) and
WANTED Ford, Massey
Fergusons, Fiats, New Hollands & Valmets 2WD & 4WD
KEVIN SWEENEY A.I. Technician
Anything Considered Running or Not Also Wanted All Rubber Wheeled & Track Diggers Any Condition Cash on Collection
Call Fermanagh on 0044-7818-452267 the ending of the suckler cow welfare scheme. Dr Kevin Hanrahan, Teagasc Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys department said: “On average, the dependence of family farm income on subsidies declined in 2013 as compared to 2012. However, on Cattle Rearing, Cattle Other and Sheep farms direct payments still accounted for significantly more than family farm incomes.
Culleens, Co. Sligo - Tel: 086-8583550
Michael O’ Connell Tractors Sales And Service Caraun, Claregalway, Co. Galway
SPECIALISING IN SPARE PARTS FOR ALL MAKES OF TRACTORS Large Stock Of All Makes Of Tractors For Sale Specialising In Deutz, Same,Lamborghini And Hurlimann Tractor Parts And Repair
Service And Repair To All Makes Of Tractors Carried Out. Collection And Delivery Service Available
Contact Numbers: 086 252 9314 • 091 799 116
Maloney & Matthews LTD
Contact Declan: 086-2291268
McDaid Welding All types of work carried out
COYNE TRACTOR TYRES AND BATTERIES
• Agricultural Buildings • Welding Repairs • Gates • Portable Clothes Lines Tel: 085-1582056 AI TECHNICIAN ROSCOMMON Ai service available from BOVA AI services with an excellent range of beef bulls for this years breeding season also very easy calving limousin and angus bulls for heifers this spring ie. Dubai thz.Tadgh syt and Many more bulls.
WATER LANE, BALLINA, CO. MAYO
HUGE SALE! ON ALL FARM MACHINERY TYRES, TUBES & BATTERIES
ATTENTION FARMERS! FOR ALL YOUR AGRICULTURAL NEEDS WHEN IT COMES TO TYRES, COME TO COYNE FOR THE KEENEST PRICES!
DEAD AND WORN OUT ANIMAL COLLECTION Contact: JIM MATTHEWS - Tubbercurry
TEL: 071-9121928 / 087-7988064
1,000 LITRE TANKS
Tyre vulcanising we will collect your wheel for repair and returen it to your farm. Tractor tyre alignment service to stop uneven wear on tractor tyres carried out on your own farmyard • Two mobile fitting units available 24/7 call 087-2201819
LARGE SELECTION OF SECOND HAND TRACTOR TYRES ALSO IN STOCK: 900X20 • 750X20 • 825X16 • 825X17 TRAILER TYRES 4X4 TYRES • SLURRY TANKER TYRES Also other farm services carried out including: • Dehorning • Debudding • Castration • Tagging • Bvd tagging • Dosing
Colin McLoughlin: 086-2613884
CONTACT PAT OR ROBERT TODAY FOR BEST PRICES! Call Pat: 087 220 1819 or Robert: 087 268 6360 Phone: 096-219357 • Email: info@coynetyres.ie
Phone: 071-9143183 Mob: 087-2972586
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farmingServices K&C MULVANEY Ltd.
Dead & Worn out Animals
FOR SALE: • Ford 5000 4x2 Good • Ford 6600 4x2 Good • Ford 6610 4x2 Good • Ford 7810 4x2 Good • Ford TW15 off farm • MF 290 4x2 Good • Zetor 8011 4x2 Off farm • Fiat 1180H 4x2 off farm • Sumitomo SH300 Good • Cab to suit MF 265 etc. • Cab glass and parts • To suit MF and Ford • Buckets to suit case 580 • Wheels to suit MF&Ford • Pick up hitch to suit • MF and Ford • Quick hitch to suit
Collection Service Daily Collection in all Areas Telephone: MULVANEYS at: Tel: 049-4338331 or 086-8551932 / 086-3827008
REP’S APPROVED QUALITY
DRIVEWAYS • HOUSES • OUTHOUSES
MORANS
• Tractor And Trailer For Hire • Mini Digger With Driver For Hire For All Types Of Household Or Farm Work New Percolation Systems Installed
Phone Martin Now For A Quote 086-173 0135 • Covering The North West
DEAD AND WORN-OUT ANIMALS Contact: Tom Rogers Strokestown, Co. Roscommon SAME DAY COLLECTION SERVICE SERVICING LEITRIM & SLIGO FARMERS FOR OVER 20 YEARS
071-9634783 / 9633344
Only Licensed Knackers Yard & Service in NorthWest Lowest Prices and Daily Collection Guaranteed
FARM FENCING
Domonic Frizzell for all your farm and reps fencing.
Barbed sheep and electric wire Digging and Hedging Services available 16 Years Experience
087-6806781 / 071-9186927
Irish Shamrock Trees Whitethorn & Beech Hedging Trees and more
• Aeos & REPS Specialists • All trees and tree plants • Refridgerated trees • Trees from €2.00 • All year round planting • Best Value Trees in Ireland.
Tel: 087-2743914 24 HR www.irishshamrocktrees.com
WANTED: Tractors • Ford 4000 up to 8210 • 5640 up to 7840 2 and 4x4 • TM series (classics) • MF 165 up to 390 • All Belarus tractors •Fiat 4x4 tractors 90 series
Sumitomo and kobelco Trucks • Volvo FM12 and Fh12 from 1999 up • Scania 124 1998 up
Excavators Hitachi 60-1 up to 400-1 Zaxis /Zx 100 up to 450 Komatsu dash 6 and 7
Ballina, Co. Mayo • Tel: 087-413-9687
Removes All Infection And Bacteria From Slatted Sheds
• Upgrading Septic Tanks
Hitachi120 and 150. • Tipping gear to suit Volvo FH12
TULSK-MACHINERY
Dead Animal Collection Ardkeenagh, Tulsk, Co.Roscommon
BALLISODARE Tel: 071-9133417 or 087-6530767 PROMPT CALL-OUT Your Local Collector For Sligo Rams and Ewe’s Scrapie Tested
O’BRIEN TRACTORS
Bohola, Claremorris, Co. Mayo Tel 094-9384217 Mob: 087-9969455 www.obrientractors.com.
URSUS • LANDINI & McCORMICK SALES • SERVICE • SPARE PARTS
12 07 10 09 10 11 08 02 08 10 98 03 06 08 05 08 10
Landini Power Mondial 110 cw loader Power Farm 95 Choice Zetor Proma x85 cw loader New Holland T6010 cw loader Landini Power Mondial 110cw loader Landini 5H 110 cw loader Landini Poer Farm 100ps choice Ursus 490 2wd choice Landini Power Farm 95 with loader Landini Vision 105ps Ursus 490 4wd Landini Vision 100 Landini Vision 105 cw loader McCormick C95 Max Landini Vision 105 CW Loader McCormick c95 max New Holland 6020
NEW TRACTORS ALWAYS IN STOCK Finance Arranged
Tel: 086-7919095 • PZ 185 drum mower 6! cut • Galvanized grass harrows 8!/14! • Lely lotus 4 rotor tedder • Potatoes li!er • Pz haybob complete recon. • Cheap pz haybob • Slurry tanker comp galv 1600 gal • Slurry injectors • Galvanized yard scraper 8!
• Malone transport box 6 ! • New nugent transport box 5! • Spring teed harrows • Heavy grubbers • Mole plough • Clean kverneland 3 furrow plough • 6 ! topper • 8 ! fully of side topper • 7 ! disc harrow
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 IN ANY CONDITION RUNNERS / NON RUNNERS • FOR BREAKING / EXPORT OR RESALE • ALL TYPES OF DIGGERS AND TELEPORTERS WANTED • RUNNERS AND NON RUNNERS • ALL TYPES OF ZETOR AND JOHN DEERE TRACTORS
Tel: 087-279-7553
FARM DIRECT WANTED ALL TYPES OF TRACTORS & TRACK MACHINES
Drenches for Sheep and Cattle Sheep Dip Farm Sprays eg. Crop Sprays Dairy Hygiene Products High Quality Animal Licks for maximum performance Grass Seed Electric Fencing Equipment
Tractors 2/4WD in any condition for resale-export & breaking Wanted Massey Ferguson's; MF165-168-175-178-185-188-565575-590-675-690-699-265-275-290. Fords-Fiats-John Deere-Zetor-Belarus-Universal Ect. All tractors considered in any condition, non runners also. Wanted all Plant Machinery; Hitachi-Komatsu-Jcb/ JS-Kobelco-Sumitomo-Cat-Mitsubishi Ect. Engines /gearboxs ,also wanted in any condition.
Tel: 087-680-6540 • e: buyplant10@gmail.com
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naturalhealth
The information provided to you on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical advice and it is important that you do not make medical decisions without first consulting your doctor or other healthcare professional.
Detox your Liver T
he liver is one of the most important organs that help the natural detoxification process within the body. Human bodies need healthy livers to fight against the environmental toxins. The liver also helps in healing the immune system and is an important part of digestion. The liver prepares glycogen, which can be converted into glucose by the body in times of need. It can store quantities of glycogen enough for up to 24 hours. The liver is one of the natural detoxifying agents of the body. The human body is exposed to toxins every day. Hormones influencing physical and mental well-being are activated in the liver. The liver further breaks them down into water-soluble substances and they are passed out through stool and urine. Excessive storage of toxins in the body hampers the natural processes of the liver. Some of the most common symptoms are a chronic fatigue, headaches, and a diminished bile flow. Impaired liver functions can cause viral infections of the liver and alcohol induced fatty deposits. The best time for a liver detox is spring. The warm weather is the perfect time for a diet full of filtered water, raw fruits and vegetables. A liver flush is one of the most simple and popular types of cleansing techniques. It is used for the elimination of excess
fatty acids and other toxic substances from the liver. The liver flush can be described as a regimen of light exercise supported with an intake of herbal teas and the liver flush mixture. The liver flush mixture is a mixture of freshly squeezed citrus and lemon or lime juices, squeezed garlic and a small amount of ginger root juice, added with one tablespoon of olive oil. A natural food diet has to be consumed for the rest of the day. This regimen should be taken for at least ten days. The liver cleansing formula should be
taken for at least two weeks. Milk thistle is a natural herb that has been known to have strengthening and healing powers over the liver. It is an antioxidant and can protect the liver from radical damage. The herb is available in tablet form and in major natural foods stores. Milk thistle can be consumed after performing the liver flush. Detox provides detailed information on Detox, Detox Diet, Drug Detox, Alcohol Detox and more. Detox is affliated with Drug Detoxification.
Hen Party Dance Mobile: 0862692977 • www.henpartydance.ie Email: info@henpartydance.com There is no be"er way to get the party started than with a fun filled dance class. We offer a friendly and fun dance service. We guarantee to make your hen weekend a fun filled affair. Fun games (Musical statue and chairs, Knock everyone out but the bride) Gi!: A bo"le of bubbly for the bride to be. We come to you all over Ireland.
Sports Therapist to Special Olympics
Special Offer 20% discount on a Friday and Sunday
JB’s DENTURE CLINIC Homes, Hospital, Nursing Homes. Appointments by arrangement Mon-Thu 9.30 - 6pm Fri 9.30 - 5pm
Garden/Tone St, Ballina
Tel: 096-72189 / 087-6389500
• Shoulder and full back massage • Hamstring, Calf and Quad Muscle massage • Diagnosis and Treatment of Sports Injuries • Advice sessions on Injury Preven#on • Sports Injury Rehabilita#on Advice and Treatment • Sports Nutri#on (what and when to eat and drink) • Kinesiology Taping Service • Referrals for X-Rays and Scans etc
Tel: 089-4304496 • aidanra!erysportstherapy@gmail.com www.aidanra!erysportstherapy.weebly.com Facebook: ARsportstherapy • Twi"er: @ARsportstherapy
North West Counselling
Counselling for people with addictions eg. Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling • ALSO COVERS GENERAL COUNSELLING Counsellors are professionally trained • Relapse Programme and are fully accredited or working • One-to-one Counselling towards accreditation. • Referral system for private clients to White Oaks Rehabilitation Centre For appointments ring: 087-2879707 OR 074-9723822 • Addiction and General counselling available Afternoon, evening and weekend Email: tabourhouse2004@eircom.net Tabor House, Drimark, Donegal Town appointments available
Helping people to recover
ARE YOU OVER WEIGHT? Something special coming up - Safe Herbal Programme. Paddy and Mena MrDermott looking after your weight for over 14 years. Call: 04866327490 - Herbalife Distributors
Westport Foot Clinic Westport, Co. Mayo
Chiropodist: Martin Mc Nally Tel: 087 222 6260
ST
Eyelet Machine to fit a full range of colours and sizes
Electrical Registered Electrical Contractor
We have the only pa!ern match machine to be found in Ireland We have the only ver"cal cu!er in Ireland See the Video Link on our Facebook Page
Wide Range of fabrics, poles and wallpaper
Call Today 048-66320088 www.curtainmilldirect.co.uk
Unit 21 Lackaghboy Ind Estate, Tempo Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. BT74 4RL
SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED & CLEANED
Gannon Environmental Services Ltd., Creggs.
Collooney Boarding Kennels Sligo Caring for your dogs like we do our own
Domes"c & Commercial Fully Insured and Guaranteed. All work carried out efficiently and effec"vely.
For all your electrical needs
Newly Opened Ca!ery Deluxe, purpose-built ca!ery, Each Cat has 2 storey accommoda"on and lots of space to laze around.
Markree, Collooney, Co Sligo
Tel: 087 3548354 www.sligodogkennels.com brian@sligodogkennels.com
www.sligotarmac.com
Specialising in laying tarmacadam, asphalt and stone mastick asphalt. From small household driveways to tennis courts, large industrial areas, farm roads, estates, car parks and more
• 25 years of experience in the Tarmacadam business • Free Advice and quotations • Fully insured
We are confident that our workmanship wil impress anyone, we can count on our past customers to verify our professionalism and attention to the finest detail.
GREEN REFLECTIONS IRELAND
Commercial, Domestic, Carpet & kitchen cleaning
We specialise in the desig!ing,manufact"ring and erecting of uniquely craſted headstones in g$anite various colours at the most competitive prices.All our work is f"lly g"aranteed. Distance is no object.We can erect a headstone anywhere in Ireland with our polished Granite headstones star%ing &om €500.
Talk to our ex(erienced desig!er who will be happy to advise you on ever) aspect of your choice. A*ention to detail, value for money, qualit), g"aranteed work and customer satisfaction are our priorit).
We can be contacted on 096 77741 /087 6906726 or visit us at www.nephinheadstones.ie Car$aun, Castleconnor, Ballina, Co. Mayo “While you are on holiday your dog becomes part of the family at Collooney Dog Kennels, Sligo”
Telephone: 071-91-30070 • Mob: 087-2969872
Tel: 086-4078284
DRAIN JETTING SERVICE
Contact Maurice on 086-2538169
Specialists in tarmac & asphalt driveways
Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
ALSO
Waste Collection permit no: NWCPO-12-11038-01
GS CONTRACTS
GORDON SHERLOCK
DELIVERIES PICK UP AND DROP OFFS Man with own large van
Can deliver all OVER IRELAND Toys & Flat packs assembled House removals Deliveries Collections Nothing too small we can deliver 24/7 GALWAY everyday & Nationwide
TELEPHONE: 087-0617364
Deep cleaning of industrial kitchens including ducting and canopies. Deep cleaning of ball pits and indoor childrens play areas. Wood floor maintenance including resanding and varnishing. Carpet cleaning. Hard floor, tiles and lino steamed cleaned and polished. Specialist cleaning of rugs and suites of furniture ( fabric or leather).
Full House Cleaning
1100 Sq/Ft Home €325 1500Sq/Ft Home €475 1300 Sq/Ft Home €400 1800 Sq/Ft Home €550 Special Discount Of 10% On All Of The Above Prices
Call me Philip Kelly on 087 6070090 email:greenreflectionsireland@gmail.com www.greenreflectionsireland.com Regulated by the Financial Authority Nationwide Service
Edward Neary & Co Chartered Quantity Surveyors & Loss Assessors We take the hassle out of your insurance claim - simply we act on your behalf; commercial or residential. Have you suffered flood, storm or fire damage? Burst Pipes, water or oil leaks, vandalism, business interferance?
• Bills of Quantities • Estimating Tenders • Dispute Resolution • Project Management We look after the paperwork in negotiating your insurance claim. We act on your behalf to get the best possible outcome.
Holborn St., Sligo
Tel: 071-9145320 • 086-3838837 Email: info@nearysurveyors.ie
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CHAIRLIFT FOR SALE very easy to use has many safety features includes 90degree turn, remote control, battery back up, very easy to install Right hand mounting on stairs. in excellent working order. can be seen in use- Ballymote area Co Sligo contact 0876762097 OLD TILL & TYPEWRITER Old clocks Old Fire crane Skillet Pots & Pans 089 41 86 059 3 SEATER SOFA Two armchairs, velvet light purple, with flower design €150. Also 5’x3’ table with 6 chairs - dark green padded seats pine colour €150 Tel: 086-0654264 FRAN GUARD HAYBOB Needs a bit of tidying, €480 ono. in Mayo. Tel: 087-2141295
LOVELY ONE DOUBLE BEDROOM CHALET with seaview overlooking Clewbay, Westport, Co. Mayo. at the foot of Croagh Patrick. 12 Mins walk from Berthra Beach and only 10 mins drive from Old Head Beach. Contact 098-64017 or 089-4146331
bar, perfect condition, €700 ono Sligo Area. Tel: 087-2431204
YARDMAN 7/60 RIDE ON LAWN MOWER Hyrostatic transmission, 16hp, Briggs and Stratton engine, 42” twin cut, low hours, serviced, new belts, grass box emptied, with lever on mower, good condition through out. PMO €999 ono Tel: 087-4151430
ELECTRIC STAIRLIFT CHAIR with control, 1 and 1//2 years old. Unwanted, Perfect condition. €400 Tel: 086-0652896
RENAULT LAGUNA 1.6 Petrol, NCT April 2015. €970 in Claremorris. Tel: 086-2102214 GRASS BOX, TOYOTA CARINA FOR SALE 1996, 1.8 litre petrol, 3 months tax, NCT until April 2015, EW, E/M, tow-
Telephone 048-6634-8671
info@presleyjoinery.com
Bellanaleck Co. Fermanagh
FORD FOCUS SALOON 2001 Failed NCT, needs clutch and some work for test, sell as repairs or parts €300 ono. Sligo area Tel: 087-2431204
LORRY LOADS OF TURF & FIRE WOOD. Bogs depend on weather. 087 11 73 288. Stock up now WANTED SECOND HAND TABLE SAW SUITABLE TO CUT WASTE wood around the house. 087 918 40 38.
3 BED SEMI DETACHED HOLIDAY HOME TO RENT IN SLIGO TOWN. 2 Doubles and 1 Single room. Close to all amenities, in the centre of Sligo Town. Prices start from €350 per week including all bills. Available for Fleadh Cheoil Week, please enquire for prices. Call Caroline on 071-91-46113 or 086-312-3124 ITEMS FOR SALE: Old fire crane € 60 parts for Ferguson 20 diesel tractor selection of parts for farm machinery various other antiques 089 41 86 059 4 GEORGIAN DIAL DOORS fully glazed, perfect condition € 80. 089 41 96 597 FORD GRANADA COSWORTH 1995, 40 000 miles, € 5000 or nearest offer, no private numbers please. 086 08 66 592. It came from “store mount”
SHANE CANAVAN TV SATELLITE AND SERVICES
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Manufacturers of
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Tom Vesey Precast Concrete Aluminium Soffit & Fascia Covering Mayo & West Sligo
Tel 096-45423 or 087-2858333
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• • • • • • • •
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For Quality And Keenest Prices in Connaught, deliveries to all areas!
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CONCRETING
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Other services include: • Drains Cleaned • CCTV Drain Surveys • Grease Trap Emptying • Drain Rehabilitation
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• Limestone • Ceramic • Quarry • Mosaic • Granite • Porcelain • Terracotta Supplied and Fitted All Grant Work Undertaken
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Remodels Extensions Maintenance
• Safe Removal of red staining from dash walls without the need for powerwashing or other harsh treatments.
C2 Reg • Insured • 30 years experience
•Remove moss, lichen and algae from walls, patios, decking, concrete and driveways etc.
Building Contractors
• Professionally trained team. • Prices from €170 for a complete exterior treatment.
Call Eddie McDaid
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MAINTENANCE MAN All new construction, extensions and renovations Covering: Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon and Mayo
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• 1st and 2nd Fix • Kitchens • Flooring • Roofing • Decking • Wardrobes • A!c Conversions
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087-2562669
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For all your carpentry needs at keen rates
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• Carpentry • Plumbing • Electrical • Painting • Decoration • Block Walls • All Household Maintenance
• Extensions • Renovations • Dry Lining • C2 Reg & Insured
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Complete Chimney Care and Repair
A full listing of products and rates are available on request
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Modern Chimney Cleaning Stoves, Ranges, Open Fires Chimney Fire Repair, Rebuild, Reline Camera Inspection Fully Insured 25 Year Guarantee All Counties Covered North and South Contact John: 087-6257243
email: doortec2@hotmail.com - Mobile: 087-2725297
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BUILDING
CHIMNEYS
SKIP HIRE Septic Tank Emptying
Cashel Chimney Repairs Ltd Reline & Rebuild - Years of Experience Free Quotes and Surveys No height restrictions - Nationwide - Suppliers and fitters of Stoves - Attic Insulation
Frank Gallagher, O’Connell Street, Ballymote, Co. Sligo
We also fit Tanks, Percolation Areas, Polishing filters, Pumps etc
Tel: 071-9197777 / 087-2311754
Tel: 091-770775 / Pat 087-2458126
E-mail: cashelchimneyrepairsltd@gmail.com
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GLASS Gilroy Glass Ltd LG & GLAZING Hazelwood Rd, Sligo
• Manufacturers of double glazed units to trade and retail
www.lg-glass.ie
• Stockists of all types of glass • Glass cut while you wait
Tel: 071-9145400 Fax: 071-9140132 Mobile: 087-2341 985
CHIMNEY PROBLEMS
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FREEFONE: 1800 200 510
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Oil Kits Supplied and Fitted, Stoves and Ranges Fitted
Damaged Chimney Repair Contractors Rapid Repair Service Decorative Mirrors Glass Shower Units Coloured Glass Internal Doors Glass Stairs & Balustrade
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Westport Road, Castlebar
Tel: 094-9022000
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Declan 087-9974893
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EAST BROTHERS GARDEN MACHINERY Doon Boyle, Co. Roscommon Tel: 071-9662710, www.eastmachinery.ie
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• Garden Design • Remodelling & Landscaping • Maintenance Contracts • Domestic & Commercial • Tree Surgery & more Fetac & NPTC Certified Fully Insured
Tel: 087-7590677 • Mayo: 094-9014053 Galway 091-423740 • Meath 045-810096
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EMERGENCY STORM CALL OUT SERVICE Tel: 090-9684700 • 086-8076766 • 086-3543928
• Emergency Tree Removal • Woodchipping Service • Dangerous Tree Removal / Felling • Deadwooding • Crown Thinning and Reduction • Site Clearance • Hedge Cutting • Commercial and Domestic Email: connaught.tree.care@gmail.com • www.connaughttreecare.com
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INTERIOR AND UPHOLSTERY
MULTIPURPOSE GARDEN SHEDS & GARAGES
All the main supports of our garages are constructed of heavy duty box section steel for strength and durability and are hot dipped galvanised for longer Life. Our Units are built to withstand the harshest weather conditions.The sheeting is hot dipped galvanised and pvc coated to the colour of your choice. “You tell us the size you want and we will price on that exact size” Sheds delivered & Erected Nationwide For no extra cost
Furniture recovering and restoration including covering of chairs, 3 piece suites, headboards, car seats and boat seats. Hotel and Bar seating, Office furniture and other Contract / Commercial furniture. Repair of sails, tents and other outdoor gear for sports and leisure. We provide a service of Colour consultancy and Interior advice. We retail upholstery fabrics and essentials. Collection and delivery can be arranged at a small fee, depending on distance.
Boradruma, Snugboro, Castlebar • Tel: 094 9023532 / 086 8350608 Open Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm • Visit us online at www.boradrumaupholstery.ie
SPECIAL OFFERS
3M X 3M (10’ X 10’)...............................................€850 2M X 2M (7’ X 7’)...................................................€750 2.5M X 1.8M (8’ X 6’)...................................€450 6M X 9M (20’ X 30’).............................................€3900 CALL US TODAY FOR MORE SPECIALS!
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Contact: Ray Lynch Corlis, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Clare Office " Contact Eugene at the Indoor Market " 085"2188506 Phone: 086"8943034 or 094"9621938 AGENTS REQUIRED
PLUMBING AND HEATING
INSULATION PRODUCTS
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DEVANEY
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Superior Insulations, Charlestown, Co. Mayo
Lo Call: 1890 253 221
Contact our Friendly Sales team on 071-9154538 for details of our excellent advertising deals
Just pay for the cost of the insulation job less the SEAI grant amount!
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The complete plumbing & heating Service. Tel: 071 9168046 Mob: 087 2903690
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Sligo Road, Enniskillen. Phone: 048 66 326 327 Kiltimagh, Co.Mayo
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When buying a stove you need good information on the wide range that is available I will help you get the product that best suits your needs.
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Phone: 087‐2066910 or 071‐9197925
SCRAP METALS
WANTED Mohill Road, Carrigallen • WFPLM1000102
For all your scrap Metal Needs • Copper • Brass • Lead • Batteries • Alloys • Cars (ATF) • White Goods • Farm Machinery... etc Collection Service Available Top Prices Paid Contact Mark: 083-150-1833
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No.1in the No.2 Business... • Domestic Drain Cleaning • Emergency Service Call Out • Commercial Drain Cleaning • Man Hole Covers Replaced • Odours Investigated • High Velocity Water Jetting • Annual Maintenance Contracts • CCTV Drain Inspection
• Septic Tank Cleaning
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• Pre Cast Sep!c Tanks / Supplied & Fi"ed • Wastewater Treatment Systems • Ter!ary Treatment for Enhanced Treatment Levels EN Cer!fied • Pump Sta!ons for Domes!c & Commercial use • Over 20 Years Experience • Service and Repairs to most models of Treatment System • All Groundwork Services / Machine Hire • Agent for Bord Na Móna / Anua Environmentals • Covering the North West
email: wimsey@eircom.net
Contact Damien: 087 297 4842 or 071 916 8086
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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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Email: waterteck@eircom.net Website: www.waterteck.com Phone: 086-8072249 071-9658976
Dating Classifieds MALE WOULD LIKE TO MEET LADY 50-65 for friendship and maybe a little romance, enjoys nature, cinema, food, swimming, walking, can travel. Text or call 0834508475 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 ROSCOMMON MAN Seeks curvy femlae, medium height aged 24-45
for friendship and fun. Anytime, can travel. Call or text: 086-3968335
usual address address along with a Stamped Envelope
TALL MALE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM loving female anywhere for love, romance. 085 70 59 679.
WIDOWER, 65 seeks lady for friendship, companionship and maybe romance, N/S, S/D. Enjoys nature, seaside, cinema, food, coversation, line dancing and travel. Replies to Box number 1025 at the usual address address along with a Stamped Envelope
LONELY 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 GALWAY MAN, SPERATED No ties, smoker, social drinker, mid fifties, enjoys all outdoor life WLTM, genuine and honest lady for friendship and share my life with. Replies to box number 1045 at the
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
WIDOWER OVER 60 Would like to meet lady in similar position for friendship and maybe a little romance. Enjoys nights out, cinema and all sports. Replies to Box 1024 at the usual address address along with a Stamped Envelope. SINGLE SINCERE LADY LATE 40’S - Interested in meeting a kind
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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
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
GORGEOUS 51 YEAR OLD GENTLEMAN Kind, caring, loving and sincere seeks Eastern European lady for lasting
friendship. Replies to box number 991 at the usual address along with a stamped envelope
TALL, DARK AND HANDSOME MALE Seeks Female for discrete fun, discretion assured. Can Travel. Call: 085-1924230 ROSCOMMON GENT 4Would like to meet curvy lady aged 22-45 for discreet fun. Can travel. Call or text: 086-3968335 MALE WLTM CURVY LADY 23-48 For discreet fun and friendship, Text or call: 086-3968335
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Ballina Salmon Festival 2014 50th Anniversary 6th-13th July 2014
With the summer fast approaching, work is well underway for the Ballina Salmon Festival’s Golden Anniversary which boasts a programme full of events for young and old alike. The fun kicks off on Sunday afternoon July 6th with the Teddy Bears Picnic, followed in the evening by “A Night in Reo”. The festivities continue throughout the rest of the week with The Garth Brooks experience in Hotel Ballina on Monday and a 10k fun run on Tuesday. Heritage Day on Wednesday gives festival goers a glimpse into the past, featuring various crafts people display their skills of Tinsmith, Thatching, Buttermaking and Woodturning to name but a few, all enjoyed amidst the traditional music and dancing plus more that fills the streets. The ever popular Garda Band will also be heard throughout the town and as a special treat this year, ‘Sliabh na mBan’; the historical armoured car that carried the coffin of the iconic Michael Collins will also be on display. It’s a Knockout is back on Thursday and Krazy Kart makes a comeback on Friday. The Mardi Gras is back by popular demand on Saturday evening followed by a spectacular Fireworks Display over the River Moy. It all winds down on Sunday with the River Duck Race during the day and International Night on the streets in the evening followed by music and a Garth Brooks tickets raffle in the Broken Jug. If all of this is not enough there will also be a separate programme of events and workshops tailored especially for children running daily. Ballina is the place to be this July and under the leadership of our chairperson Benny Walkin we hope to make this year our best yet with a week full of entertainment, excitement and memories of festivals gone by. Other Events Saturday 5th - Liquid Motion Salmon Run Triathlon Historical Walks By Local Historian Carmel Hughes FOC @ 11am Monday Tuesday Thursday & Friday meeting point The Font. Tuesday 8th Bagatelle, Hotel Ballina, Supported by Flatout Saturday 13th Tag Rugby (16+ years), Rugby Pitch, Creggs Road Sunday 14th Ballina Agricultural Show, Showground's Sunday 14th ‘A Bit of a Do’, a fun day for the family in the grounds of St Joseph’s Hospital
Ballina, County Mayo, T: 096-79814 e: info@ballinasalmonfestical.ie www.ballinasalmonfestival.ie