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ith the startling revelation in recent news that as many as one in four Irish children are now classed as overweight or obese, 'supersize' school uniforms now widely available, and specially made larger classroom chairs and tables in demand, it seems the country is finally waking up to the fat epidemic threatening our youth. According to the most up to date statistics available, approximately one in four primary school children now classifies as overweight or obese. As a result, uniform suppliers have reported a steady increase in the demand for larger sizes of waistlines, shirt collars, and bust width, with some children as young as 11 wearing large, adult-sized clothing to accommodate the extra weight they are carrying. The most worrying thing about this trend is the tendency of parents to overlook the signs that their child is overweight. Weight loss specialist and well known TV expert on the topic, Dr Eva Orsmond calls it "Living in denial" and explains that "There is a saying that if a parent thinks their child is overweight or slightly plump, the probability is that the child is already obese. A kid really shouldn't have any tummy, and if they do, that's a serious warning sign.'' Nobody wants to inflict a strict diet on their child, but the truth is, as today's lifestyle moves into more and more sedentary and dangerous territory, frightening statistics are emerging about just how much junk and how little exercise the youth of Ireland are getting. Continued on Page 2

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HE STATE-of-the-art €17m thirdlevel science building, boasting some of the most advanced teaching facilities in the country will be opened on Tuesday next by the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, completing a five-year €35m redevelopment at the campus The growing popularity of science and technology was in evidence last week when the CAO first-round offers showed a significant jump in points for science and technology courses. IT Sligo was one of the third-level institutions with the largest amount of rises in CAO points in the country. It also has the only CSI-style forensic science and investigation course in the country accredited to the UK's Forensic Science Society. Points for the BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation and Analysis rose by 25 last week - with some of the interest in the course put down to television programmes such as CSI and The Big Bang

Theory. Around €60m has been spent on developing the IT Sligo campus and the School of Science itself has undergone massive expansion over the past 10 years. The new 4,300sqm building offers state-of-the-art facilities, including an 80-station first-year laboratory, seven other teaching laboratories and four research labs. The laboratories have been kitted out with industry standard technologies that are used by Irish-based multi-nationals working in analytical chemistry, pharma and biotechnology. Some of Sligo's biggest employers are in the science field - including Abbvie, Abbotts, BM Braun and Stiefel GSK. IT Sligo President Professor Terri Scott said: "This wonderful new facility will enable IT Sligo to increase undergraduate and research postgraduate places, to further develop bespoke industry training and to introduce new programmes where

Galway student wins Headline Award for journalism on suicide and mental health

UIG student David Nevin has been selected as winner of the 2014 Headline Award for Student Journalism Related to Mental Health and Suicide for his radio documentary “From darkness into light”. David, a Galway native who is an MA journalism student in NUIG, picked up the award for his radio documentary that discusses the issues relating to mental health care in Ireland. Judging the shortlisted entries, Carl O’Brien, Chief Reporter with the Irish Times commented on From darkness into light; “A finely crafted and comprehensive radio documentary which combines personal accounts of mental

health with analysis of deficits in the system and how it could be improved. A valuable and moving piece of journalism”. He further remarked; “The standard overall was of a very high quality, I felt, and would give the mainstream media a run for its money. It's very encouraging to see the level of "mental health literacy" among students these days, which I think bodes well for the future.” Headline, the national media monitoring programme for mental health and suicide created the award for student journalism to raise awareness among media students in recognition of the issues

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Parents advised to pack a healthy lunchbox Continued from page 2 For example, almost a quarter of the average Irish child's diet would fall under the category of 'junk food', while most kids are imbibing up to 24,000 calories a year in soft drinks alone. To put it in perspective, that's about two weeks worth of energy. Sugar is the worst culprit when it comes to the diet of children. Considering it's a substance with a similarly addictive nature to cigarettes or alcohol, it's no wonder there have been calls to impose high taxes on sugar-laden soft drinks and snacks. Former Junior Minister for health and Sligo TD, Dr Jimmy Devins fought this battle passionately for several years, offering many initiatives and options such as school weigh ins and more detailed and clear food labelling during several Dail debates and speeches on children's welfare. Devins went so far as to controversially declare Irish children "the fattest in Europe" in one memorable speech in 2010. Though there have been numerous initiatives launched in

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the ensuing years for healthier lunchboxes and child fitness campaigns, there are also several contradictory issues to consider. Just a few examples would include playground rules that ban running, limited physical education classes, the comparative cheapness of junk food for families on a budget, and most controversially, the presence of so many sweet and fizzy drink filled vending machines in secondary schools. Parents have been calling for action in this regard for several years now, but the fact remains that the nation's schools take in approximately €1.3m a year from vending machines, which they argue brings in vital The short and long term implications of childhood obesity include (but are not limited to) the following: hip,

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knee and back pain, breathlessness, higher risk of asthma, bullying and stigmatisation, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, poorer educational achievement, risk of heart disease and certain cancers as well as the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The best place to start a campaign against obesity is in the home, and the best way to do so is to ensure diet and exercise are priorities for Irish children. Fruit is the healthiest sugar source, and wholegrains are a notoriously better choice than white bread. Water and milk are the only truly healthy drink options, and snack foods don't have to be packed with salt and preservatives to hit the spot. There are lots of valuable resources which take the pain out of healthy eating available online, and lots of lovely countryside in the North West for kids to get plenty of exercise. Following some simple guidelines will ensure our children get to enjoy their growing years without growing too far too fast.

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Louise is best dressed lady

Maura Derrane judging the Littlewoods Ireland Ladies Day at Sligo Races with Winner Louise Gallagher

ouise Gallagher from Aughnasheelin was selected as the best dressed lady at the recent Sligo Races. Louise, a stylish lady who

teaches agricultural science, is a first-time Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Ladies Series entrant. Louise was awarded a €1,500 Littlewoods Ireland

voucher for her fabulous ensemble on the day. Her stunning blue dress, from Irish designer Caroline Kilkenny, was perfectly complemented by her

headpiece, which is from Carrick-on-Shannon based milliner, David Ballantine. The winning stylish look was completed with nude shoes from Aldo and clutchbag from New Look. Louise’s nails were even manicured with delicate flowers to match her handbag – making it a perfectly stylish look from her fingers to her toes! On her win, Louise who plays for Oughteragh Ladies Football team said, “I’m absolutely delighted with the win; I really never expected to win for a second as the other entrants were so stylish! “This was my first time in Sligo Racecourse and we had a few winning horses too so I am having a very lucky day. Thank you Littlewoods Ireland for the very generous prize, we just bought a new house, which I was still painting about two hours before I came to the races, so I will probably be spending the money on a few pieces from the homeware collection!” TV presenter Maura Derrane wasthe judge on the day.

Sligo and Mayo Retailers shortlisted as Ireland’s Top Shops Alanna Gallagher and Robert Doherty of AIB Merchant Services. Now it’s down to the judging panel, helped by a team of secret shoppers, to select the winners. The winners will be announced in The Irish Times Magazine on September 6th. The Irish Times Best Shops, now in its third year, recognises the important part shops play in the community– both rural and urban. The full list of short listed shops is available on www.irishtimes.com/bestshops

ongratulations to Liber, Sligo and Shells Café & Little Shop, Strandhill, who have made it to the much coveted shortlist of The Irish Times Best Shops in Ireland. Congratulations, also, to O’Reilly’s Turpin, Westport, who were also short-listed. This country-wide search sponsored by AIB Merchant Services, seeks to find Ireland’s favourite retailers as voted by their customers. These local shops have been selected from an incredible 28,000 nominations submitted

by the public. Orna Mulcahy, Editor of The Irish Times Saturday Magazine, commented about the competition: “Over the summer we put the question to our readers Tell us about your favourite shops. We were overwhelmed by the response from readers who nominated shops they love across 10 different categories including boutiques and salons, artisan food shops and cafes, bookstores and specialist shops. Whether it’s cupcakes or

hardware, flowers or fish, a designer suit or a cut of beef – our readers told us where to find the best, and why they go back to a shop time and time again.” The nomination process was overseen by our expert panel of judges, made up of six well known industry figures with decades of retail experience between them. MD of Avoca Simon Pratt, retail, fashion and homewares consultant Eddie Shanahan, fashion designers Sonya Lennon and Brendan Courtney, Irish Times journalist

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devastating blow for the employees and the community in general – that’s how local politicians, the business and community spokespersons have described the announcement by MBNA that they will be exiting Carrick-on-Shannon. At its peak the bank employed nearly 1,000 people in its Leitrim operation and it’s hard to believe that it is just over 13 years since the multi-million euro operation opened its doors in Carrickon-Shannon. Last Thursday Bank of America confirmed that the operation would be closing in November with the loss of 160 jobs. The bank said that the move followed “a comprehensive review of its customer contact centre operations in the UK and Ireland”. Ian O’Doherty, Chief Executive of MBNA, said: “Our business is now UKfocused and serves UK customers, so we are proposing to align our resources to the market in which we operate. Our comprehensive review looked at a number of potential options for our Carrick-onShannon operation, including its potential sale to a third party. “Regrettably, this was not achievable and so we are

proposing to close the operation. We are committed to doing everything we can to support our colleagues We will have a dedicated team available throughout the weeks ahead to offer them a range of practical advice and support”. Carrick Chamber described the closure as a “severe blow to the wider area. It is a very sad day for the staff concerned and their families. It will also be of concern to our members for its effects on trade in the town. The Chamber welcomes that upwards of 250 jobs are not affected in the part of the

business previously sold and now known as AvantCard.” The Chamber met Minister Richard Bruton and Barry O’Leary, CEO of the IDA three years ago on this issue and were assured that the Minister would ‘leave no stone unturned’ in his efforts to sell the business as a going concern. “The Chamber is extremely disappointed that all efforts to retain the business have failed. We understand there has been a decline of 65% in call centre traffic generally, with more online options being availed of, which hasn’t helped matters,” they noted

in a statement. Gerry Faughnan, Chamber President said “This is a very sad day for the staff concerned and for their families. The Chamber met with Leitrim County Council CEO, Frank Curran, in recent weeks on possibilities on new businesses being sourced. I understand the IDA are actively pursuing options for Carrick. “The Chamber calls on Minister Bruton and the relevant government agencies to do everything possible to assist the employees concerned and to source new replacement businesses.”

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just seven, said she was “gay and proud” and said that any questions about her sexuality never came up during the Rose of Tralee festival. She said: "To me, being gay is normal. I told my parents and they were supportive, as I knew they would be." "I'm confident in who I am as a person, and I’m not ashamed of my sexuality by any means”, she said.. "The Rose of Tralee is about celebrating women's intelligence, careers, their volunteer work. The question of sexuality never came up. To me, being gay is normal; it's natural." Stunning Maria joked after lifting the title that she was single and that any potential romantic suitors will need to first pass "the mother and father test" before being given a second look. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Maria moved to Co Mayo with her family 20 years ago but following her graduation in Journalism and

Visual Media at Griffith College, moved to New York and later to Philadelphia. Maria drew tears from family members during her interview at the Dome in Tralee on Tuesday night when she remembered her cousin Teresa Molloy (aged 19), one of four women killed in a crash on the N17 near Milltown, Co Galway in November 2009. "It's moments like this, like being in the Rose of Tralee, that make you really seize the day and appreciate life and take everything as it comes," said Maria. "She has given me a lot of good luck to date, so I know she's looking down on me and my family." She has since received a host of media attention, but not just because of her new title. A video of her brother's reaction to the win went viral earlier this week as, did footage of the new Rose taking the ice bucket challenge. She is also the first Rose to sport a tattoo.

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MacHale Park in Rugby World Cup venue bid

ayo’s GAA headquarters, McHale Park, Castlebar, has made a strong bid to be a match venue for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Indeed, both Mayo and Galway county GAA boards are locked in an intriguing battle to win this important accolade.

And monitoring the duel as it unfolds from the sidelines is Westport Dáil Deputy Michael Ring, the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, who is involved in spearheading the application to stage the prestigious tournament in Ireland in nine years’ time.

Both Elverys MacHale Park in Castlebar and Pearse Stadium in Galway, which are owned by the respective county boards, are in strong contention to be selected as match venues by the International Rugby Board when it makes its decision in 18 months’ time. But the likelihood of the two stadiums being chosen in the final shake-up is understood to be improbable due to other interests at stake throughout the four provinces, leaving the rival county boards in a straight contest to secure a selection that is expected to be worth €20 million to their local economies. Elverys MacHale Park has the edge on Pearse Stadium in terms of its additional seating capacity. The Castlebar venue can seat 38,000 spectators compared to 32,000 in the Salthill-based stadium. Minister Ring has confirmed that the committee appointed to study the feasibility of Ireland submitting an application for the RWC had lodged its report with him and his senior department officials. It has also been revealed that the International Rugby Federation carried out ground inspections at the two venues and they were both adjudged to have met the criteria to host world cup games.

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onegal GAA player Ryan McHugh is busy making his presence felt in All Ireland football thanks in part to a perk of being a Sports Scholar at IT Sligo –

free membership of the Knocknarea Arena gym. Recent performances have earned him warm praise by GAA commentators but with Donegal aiming to win their way

to the All-Ireland final he has just one target in mind. That is, keeping his strength and fitness up in the hope of retaining a place on the Donegal panel. And the Knocknarea Arena gym, with its top of the range facilities for developing athletes’ strength and conditioning, is proving a big asset for Ryan. “The money that comes with the Sports Scholarship is a big help with accommodation and fees costs,” he says. “And, of course, you get your free gym membership. At the minute I am concentrating on building up my strength levels. That’s one of the most important parts of my game, and the free membership has really helped me.” A “Man of the Match” performance against Monaghan in Clones, ahead of Donegal’s recent win over Armagh, earned Ryan the Ulster GAA Writers’ Association Monthly Merit Award for July. “It was a nice surprise when I was told about it,” Ryan said. The coveted award has also previously been won by Ryan’s father, Martin, who is one of Donegal’s legendary football stars, and Ryan’s brother, Mark. Ryan, who is about to start his third year of Bachelor of Business degree, is heavily involved in GAA at IT Sligo. He is a member of the Sigerson Cup team. Ryan has been spending the summer getting in experience as a sales representative in his father’s company, MCM Spirits. Just as the Writers’ award is very much becoming a family tradition, so too are Sports Scholarships. Brother, Mark, and cousin, Eoin McHugh, are in the ranks of the IT Sligo elite who have been awarded Sports Scholarships. Ryan has warm praise for the scholarship scheme, which offers financial and mentoring support to athletes of outstanding talent. “There are three different categories of scholarship and I would definitely encourage people to apply,” he said. Meantime, with the semifinal against Dublin beckoning, the modest Kilcar man is, naturally, hoping to be on the panel but knows that he has to earn his place. “Hopefully I’ll be able to carry on and make the team for the Dublin game -but you never know. This Donegal team is a good team, with a lot of good players. But ‘touch wood’, as they say.”

Special Olympian climbs country’s highest peaks

feat which would be daunting for most able-bodies people proved a challenge too much to evade for inspiring Special Olympian, Aoife Beston, from Claremorris. An initial climb of Croagh Patrick began an adventure that has brought her to 32 of the country’s highest peaks. The 24-year-old girl may have only got up one-third of the treacherous pathway of Mayo’s holy mountain on her maiden voyage when she was just seven years old but clearly it was the beginning of a challenge that has since brought her to the summits of Mweelrea and Errigal, Lugnaquilla and Galteemore. Indeed, last week she completed her personal goal of climbing the highest peaks in each of the country’s 32 counties. Aoife, who, when not climbing mountains, attends Rehab in Castlebar, also loves swimming, horseriding, disco-dancing and bowling. She has mild-learning and severe speech disability and mobility issues due to poor co-ordination. The Croagh Patrick climb was the real beginning of her bid which over the last two years brought her from

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Wild Atlantic Way charity cycle via Sligo on September 1st P ictured is Tony Quinn who will pass through Sligo during his cycle of the Wild Atlantic Way. Tony is undertaking the 11 day solo charity challenge in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation. He will begin his cycle in Cork and will pass through Kerry, Clare, Galway and Mayo before arriving in Sligo on September 01st. From here he will continue to Donegal before finishing in Co. Derry on 4th September. The cycle will highlight the significance of the Irish pub to the Wild Atlantic Way as not only will pubs be central to serving tourists along the route, but they will also cater for all of Tony’s requirements along the way, including food and accommodation in Gilroy’s Pub, Enniscrone in Sligo. Tony Quinn said; “There are many fantastic Irish pubs and hotels along the scenic route of Sligo which are major tourist attractions. I want to thank Gilroy’s Pub in Sligo who are supporting me along the route, it is an

intense 11 day cycle and to have their support is absolutely vital.” Padraig Cribben, Chief Executive of the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland said; “The importance of the Irish pub to the tourism industry in Ireland is there for everyone to see. We have played and continue to play a pivotal role in Irish tourism up and down the country. Recent research shows that over 80% of tourists use the pub for food and/or entertainment and it is the number one attraction. “This charity cycle being undertaken by Tony is a case in point as the Irish pub will provide all of the food, all of the accommodation and all of the entertainment during his journey. Not only will the pub do this for Tony’s cycle but it will continue to cater for domestic and international tourists all year around.” Tony will be accommodated at a number of pubs for the duration of the cycle and all proceeds will go the Irish Heart Foundation.

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n enthusiastic audience gathered at the Bee Park Resource Centre, Manorhamilton this month to hear a series of engaging and fascinating talks about the period between 1912 and 1922, and how the impact of political, social and historical events during this time resonates across County Leitrim. Supported by County Leitrim PEACE III Partnership and funded by the Peace III Programme through the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund managed for the Special EU Programmes Body by Leitrim County Council on behalf of County Leitrim Peace III Partnership, this conference was delivered by community

consultancy Green Hat. Such was the pull of the expert speakers that the glorious sunshine did not detract from the turnout, with interested attendees including members of local historical societies, gathering to listen to topics including ‘The changing nature of commemorations of the 1916 Easter Rising’ and ‘The rise of pacifism during the World War I period’. These presentations given by Dr Roisín Higgins (Senior Lecturer in History at Teeside University) and Dr Rosemary Cullen-Owens (Member of Irish Association of Professional Historians) respectively were very well received. Eunan O’Halpin (Professor of

Contemporary Irish History, Trinity College, Dublin) gave a fascinating account of ‘The Dead of the Irish Revolution, 1916-1921: The Case of Leitrim’ whilst outlining useful sources of information for personal research and David Scott, Somme Heritage Centre, showed an insightful film of World War I footage and interviews with veterans who talked about the human side of the contribution made by the 36th Ulster and 16th Irish Divisions in the Battle of the Somme. The conference was ably chaired by Earl Storey who led a lively Q&A session after each speaker with the Peter Walpole audience and Lorraine Mc Guinness knowledgeable engaging in informed debate and discussion.

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When you are living on a fixed income, large seasonal bills are much more of a worry. Help take the stress out of winter with our budgeting guide

Spreading the cost of winter fuel Speak to your utility providers now – many of them offer a budget scheme or payment plan where payment is made by regular fixed sum Direct Debits which even out payments over the year to save you finding extra funds in winter If your income varies, you may be able to put money towards your next bill when you can with a flexible payments scheme. Payments can usually be made at a bank or Post Office, or by post A pre-payment meter is charged up by tokens, cards or special keys. Paying as you go like this stops big surprise bills but can be more expensive. (Not all companies offer all options. Check with your supplier – you’ll find their phone number on the bill or in the local phone book.) Switching fuel suppliers It sometimes pays to switch suppliers as you could save money on your energy bills. What if you are struggling to pay? Tell the gas or electricity company at once. Never just ignore the bill. If you let the company know you are having problems, they should be able to help you. Claiming Winter Fuel Allowance The Winter Fuel Allowance

payments are worth €520 a year to any houshold that qualifies for it . It is paid at a rate of €20 a week for 26 weeks. (It used to be 32 weeks). The scheme operates for 26 weeks from the start of October 2013 to the first week in April 2014. About 410,000 people get this payment – so the total paid out is around €213 Million a year. This payment is on top of any payment from the “Household Benefit Package” – under which about 400,00 people get €35 a month towards electricty and €35 a month towards gas all year round. That works out at €840 a year for someone with both gas and electricty. Someone getting both the Winter fuel allowance and the household benefit package could be getting €156 a month towards fuel costs during Oct to April. The Fuel Allowance is a payment under the National Fuel Scheme to help with the cost of heating your home. It is paid to people who are dependant on long-term social welfare or Health Service Executive (HSE) payments and who are unable to provide for their own heating needs. You may qualify for the fuel allowance if you are in receipt of any of these : • Invalidity Pension * PreRetirement Pension * Disability

Allowance • Incapacity Supplement Widow’s or Widower’s (Contributory) Pension • Widow’s (Non-Contributory) Pension • Deserted Wife’s Benefit or Allowance • State Pension (Contributory or Non-Contributory) • State Pension (Transition) • Blind Pension • Prisoners Wife’s Allowance • One-Parent Family Payment

You will not qualify for a Fuel Allowance if: You live with someone who is not getting one of the qualifying payments for the Fuel Allowance. Or You are on a contributory payment and have weekly income above the means test limits (see below) The assessable income limit for a single person under 80 is €330.30 The assessable income limit for a

couple (where the qualified adult is under 66) is €483.80 The assessable income limit for a couple (where the qualified adult is 66 or over) is €536.60 Only one payment is paid to a household if there is more than one person that qualifies. For more details you can contact : National Fuel Scheme , Social Welfare Services ,College Road , Sligo. Tel:(071) 915 7100

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It may not be aliens, but an unlikely form of life has been found existing in space

Doctors remove baby skeleton from mother – after 38 years

ussian space officials confirmed traces of the plankton and other microorganisms living on the exterior of the International Space Station, and it appears they’ve been there fore quite some time. Cosmonauts Olek Artemyev and Alexander Skvortsov made the find during a routine spacewalk around the ISS, where they collected samples from the station’s surface, according to Russian news agency ITAR-TASS. Later examination with hightech equipment revealed the samples to contain the microscopic organisms, but the team say the plankton was not carried there at launch. Plankton in these stages of development could be found on the surface of the oceans,’ said Head of the ISS mission Vladimir Solovyev. ‘This is not typical for

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and settle on its surface.’ The organisms were able to survive in the vacuum of space, despite zero gravity, freezing

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This woman drinks 10 pints of milk a day – but her husband wouldn’t have a glass ‘for £100′

Merseyside woman loves milk so much that she gets through ten pints a day – but her husband won’t touch the stuff. Milk-mad Sandra Heap, 46, has such a love for the white stuff that she spends £25 a week on her favourite drink and confesses to preferring milk to alcohol on nights out. The foster carer, who lives with her husband, son and foster child, said she didn’t drink milk

as a child, but now can’t go a day without it. ‘During the day I have at least two or three, I usually top six pints between 9am and 10pm,’ Sandra told MailOnline. ‘It’s got so bad I don’t even like the taste of water and I think that’s because of all the milk I drink.’ However, while Sandra admits she may have an addiction to the stuff, husband Graham draws the line at milk in coffee – and won’t

even kiss her if she’s been drinking it. ‘Graham actually has a small phobia of milk. It’s God’s honest truth he actually can’t stand the stuff,’ she said. ‘If you offered him £100 to drink a glass he wouldn’t.’ Sandra admitted that when she worked at a primary school she would urge children to swap their milk for fruit juice so she would have more to herself, but

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Meet the newly-wed husband and wife who look like identical twins

hey appear to be two young women who are tying the knot in a samesex marriage – but when you delve deeper, the reality is considerably more complicated. This is because the brides, who appear near identical in their wedding photos, are actually a heterosexual couple living in Russia, where gay and lesbian unions are forbidden and frowned upon in public. On the right is Dmitry Kozhukhov, who prefers to be called Alina Davis. The 23-yearold, born male, labels herself as ‘androgyne’, which means she doesn’t fit neatly into one gender identity. That said, Alina feels more comfortable as a woman – and remains strongly attracted to other females. She has tied the knot with

Alison Brooks, 19 – and one of the main challenges they faced was being accepted into a registry office in Moscow if they both wore bridal dresses. Despite outrage from staff, the ceremony went ahead, because there are no rules on a couple wearing the same outfit. Alina believes that their wedding sends a powerful message to Russian couples who may be in nonconventional relationships. She added: ‘We are not alone in having such problems. I have written to couples who are planning similar marriages and are afraid of failures with registration. Be aware – you cannot be refused.’ “After all, girls are the fairer sex. They are beautiful. So if a guy looks like a girl – it’s wonderful.”

An Indian woman is believed to have had the world’s longest ectopic pregnancy after doctors removed the skeleton of a baby that had been inside her for 38 years. Jyoti Kumar, 62, first fell pregnant in 1978 when she was just 24 and fled out of a fear of surgery after doctors told her the child was growing outside of her womb and stood little chance of surviving. However after 38 years, Jyoti started to experience stomach pain and visited doctors in Nagpur, where they found the bones of her stillborn child. ‘She said the pain had been consistent over the last two months and we found a lump on the lower right side of her abdomen, and feared it was cancer,’ said Dr Mohammad Yunus Shah, from the NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences.

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There's a new 'Human Barbie' in town and she could be the best yet New ‘Human Barbie’ Lolita Richi, 16, from Kiev, Ukraine (Picture: News Dog Media) A new teenage ‘Human Barbie’ who has a 20-inch waist could be the most (un)realistic yet. Lolita Richi, 16, from Kiev, is almost indistinguishable from the doll due to her impossible body proportions and blank facial features. The Ukrainian teen made a sly dig at her rivals by swearing she’d achieved her looks without plastic surgery, dieting or Photoshop.‘I think I’ve achieved this image better than anyone else,’ she said. ‘I’m the ultimate vamp woman. I haven’t even heard of Valeria Lukyanov (another ‘Human Barbie’).’The high-school student, who lives in Turkmenistan, was not short of confidence after saying she had to turn down boys constantly. ‘People have openly told me that they’re jealous of me and how good I look,’ she added. ‘All of the boys at school fancy me as well but I don’t like any of them. They are not to my taste.’ Lolita said she started dressing up because she wanted to look perfect and all women should want to be the same. She added she was her ‘own inspiration’.

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7 ways to save electricity money on dairy farms

he electricity bill can often add up to a substantial amount on dairy farms. Research from Teagasc has shown that electricity usage contributes on average, 0.60c/L to milk production costs. In terms of electricity consumption per dairy cow milked, the figures vary from 4 kWh/cow/week to 7.3 kWh/cow/week. This is equivalent to €0.60/cow/week to €1.10/cow/week. Leaky taps A leak as small as 1L/hour can waste 8,500 litres of hot water and 3,800 Kwh per year. Identifying and elimination of leaks can be done with minimal effort, simply repaired at minimal costs and offer real energy savings. Repair any leaky taps promptly! Water heaters sacrificial anode While many not know

what the water heater sacrificial anode is, it’s the single most important factor in whether a water heater lives of dies! It’s life span depends on the quality of water, the amount of use it gets, water temperature and the condition of the tank. Examine the condition of the water heaters sacrificial anode and replace if necessary. Standby heat loss Reduce standby heat loss. Standby heat loss occurs in storage tanks and piping and can be reduced with additional insulation to storage tanks if appropriate and insulation of all hot water piping, and cold water piping within three to five feet of water heater. Natural light Maximise natural ventilation and light in your winter sheds wherever possible. This will help reduce the

need for artificial light and can help keep bugs and infections at bay. Cooling condenser Make sure that the milk cooling condenser operates at the lowest achievable temperature (e.g. that it is cooled by fresh air of the coolest possible temperature and that it is clean, so that an unobstructed air flow is established). Vacuum pump motor Make sure the vacuum pump motor is kept clean and well ventilated, it can save you a lot over the course of a year. Dust It may sound silly, but dusting around the milking parlour could save you money! Dust and dirt accumulation on lamps and luminary refractors will significantly reduce the effective light, which in turn increases the need for more lighting.

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Choosing one of the best farm sheds takes time H

ave you ever visited a farm? If you have, then you must have noticed the numerous building like structures all around the farm land. Some are used to house farm animals, whereas, some are used to store food items and tractors. These constructions

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ucts or any other product, you have to choose accordingly. Once you are clear about your needs, you will be in a better position to place an order for a good quality shed. Your budget Different dealers will quote you different rates for farm sheds for sale. When you decide to purchase a custom made shed for your farm, always plan out a budget. This is especially true if you are on a limited budget. Going ahead and buying a costly shed may not be the right thing to do every time.

The available area Another important factor to keep in mind is the actual size of the available space. Always measure the space, where you are planning to place the shed, before placing the order. If you fail to do so and order one of the farm sheds for sale based upon your rough estimate, it may prove to be a unfavorable bet for you, resulting in monetary loss. These are some of the factors to keep in mind when placing your order for one of the best custom made farm sheds. Always take your time and then go ahead with your search. .

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New Zealand dairy farmers facing life without inductions in 2015 F orced birth (inductions) has been used as a tool to address calving pattern issues on New Zealand dairy farms for many years, and as the industry has been working over recent years to phase out the practice, its routine use will no longer be permitted on dairy farms from spring 2015. Farmers facing life without inductions in 2015 for the first time need to start making some important decisions right now, says Joyce Voogt, a dairy farmer, veterinarian and reproduction solutions manager for LIC. “Success for living without inductions in 2015 and beyond will depend on the actions farmers take now, starting with their planning for mating this year,” she said. “The industry has made remarkable progress over the last few years in reducing the percentage of routine inductions in the national dairy herd but with the practice now being banned altogether, there has never been a more important time to address over-extended calving spreads in a sustainable way. “Late calving cows will hold a farm back in both production and reproduction, so having a robust

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Forestry and Farming a Winning Combination

Picture : Victor Barber Western Forestry Co-op congratulating Charlie Tinney on 1st place and Judge Pat Chambers.

orth Sligo Show enjoyed a very successful day on 2nd August with record numbers of livestock on show. Western Forestry Co-op are proud to be part of this and sponsor the Ewe Lamb Championships for mountain and lowland breeds which attracted entries from as far away as Longford and Letterkenny. Western Forestry Co-op believe that farming and forestry work well together adding another asset to the farm, while reducing labour input and adding extra financial income for the less pro-

ductive part of the farm. Farmers receive an average premium of €200/acre/annum from forestry while still retaining your single farm payment and allowing more time to concentrate on productive land. With beef and lamb prices under severe pressure at the moment maybe now is the time to think about making the less productive land on your farm pay by talking to your local forester Victor Barber (086 8289926) from Grange in Co. Sligo who is also a part time farmer and forest owner.

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he news of another farm fatality was the opening greeting of the Health and Safety Authority’s (HSA) National Conference on Farm Safety and Health. It brings to 20 the number of farm deaths this year, including three children. Uncovered PTO shafts are not tolerated anymore, according to IFA President Eddie Downey. “Yet we still are losing too many people.” Ten of the deaths this year involved machinery of some sort, while four people died when trapped or crushed on farms. Four were over 80 years of age. Examples of how people died on farms this year were given by the HSA. They included the following:

One farmer died when he fell from a trailer which was being towed by a tractor. He was crushed by the trailer as it went over him. Another farmer went into a shed to feed cattle and came into contact with the spikes of a bale lift. A Mayo farmer was killed when he was herding two cattle down a road into a pen. One of the animals turned on him and knocked him to the ground. He hit his head and died later. One farmer was found crushed between a silage bale on the front loader of his tractor and a feed gate. In Roscommon, a tractor turned over on a farmer when he was driving it with a bale on the front loader at height to give him a view. While he managed

to get out of the tractor, he was found dead in the mud outside, the next day. Another farmer died when he had reversed his tractor and trailer close to a shed. When he went around to open the trailer door, the tractor slipped and he was crushed between the trailer and a wall. One child was killed when they were struck by a tractor in the farmyard, while another was crushed when struck by the bucket of an excavator. A farmer in Wexford was found dead beside a bale wrapper with head injuries. The pin for the lifting arm had been removed which allowed the lift arm fall. In Donegal an 84-year-old man was killed by

a cow when he was helping move cattle from one field to another. The cow had went for their dog first, but when he tried intervene the cow trampled him. Another person was killed when they were overcome by slurry fumes and fell into the slurry pit, where they became entangled with the agitator. Awareness is high and the attitudes are positive, but it is not translating into safe behaviour, said Martin O’Halloran, CEO of the HSA. “The last time we saw this level of death in farming was 2010. The Minister for Labour became involved at that point and asked ‘what can we do, individually and collectively. These accidents and deaths are foreseeable and preventable.”

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UK police to use tractor to fight rural crime A

New Holland tractor has joined the ranks at Staffordshire Police to help tackle countryside crime. The four-ton T5.105 Electro Command has been donated until November by New Holland dealership Hallmark Tractors, based in Ashbourne, to the county’s police force as a way of boosting visibility in rural areas and connecting with farmers. According to the police, agricultural communities can be very isolated and they hope the tractor – decked out in police colours – will be a high profile and eye-catching way to engage more closely with busy residents and workers. Hallmark Tractors Managing Director Jim Nash said: “New Holland and ourselves are very pleased to have the chance to help out our local police force to promote the many local farming-related services that they have on hand, and also to engage the public with the valuable services that the police offer.” The tractor joins Staffordshire Police’s ongoing operation in which every officer, including special constables, is tasked with detecting and tackling rural and wildlife crime. Each has undergone special training and has the support of a lead officer in every local policing team. New Holland Sales Area Manager Rob Dee said: “Seeing the T5.105 in its police ‘uniform’ was a very proud moment. We’re delighted to be assisting officers to tackle crime, and reassure

the farming community. “Our dealer network is a real strength of New Holland. This example of partnership goes to show that it’s not only of huge benefit to our customer service, but also to supporting local communities and services.” As well as being used in active duty, the 107-horsepower New Holland tractor will appear at events across Staffordshire in the coming months. It was a star attraction at the force’s recent Open Day which drew nearly 7,500 people to its Stafford HQ. Inspector Geoff Knight, Commander of the South Staffordshire Local Policing Team, explained: “PC Pete Clarke, my Wildlife Officer, made the approach to Hallmark and they were more than receptive to the idea, given their close contacts in the farming community, awareness of the issues and its effects. “The tractor may seem like a gimmick but what it will achieve hopefully is new relationships with our farming communities; by working with them and giving clear advice and service to improve crime prevention we can plough ahead in the fight against rural crime. We once again extend our thanks to Hallmark Tractors for their kindness.” Rural crimes, including those against wildlife, are on a downward trend in the county, according to the police. At the start of 2011, it made up over 20% of reported crime compared to 13.7% by the end of 2013.

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Farmers’ children three times more likely to go to college than other professions A

new report from the Higher Education Authority launched today shows that farmers’ children are three times more likely to go to college than the average Leaving Certificate student. The report puts estimated participation rates of farmers’ children higher than that of even the children of professionals such as lawyers. The figures are contained in a consultation paper published today aimed at improving third-level access. Students outside of Dublin are also more likely to participate in Higher Education the report found. Leitrim, Galway and Mayo were found to have the highest progression rates, at 60%. However, Laois and Donegal have the lowest at 41%. In Dublin, the report puts a spotlight on a growing social divide when it comes to going on to third-level. In contrast to the 99% of 18-20 year-olds from affluent Dublin 6 at college, only 15% of school-leavers living in Dublin 17, which includes areas of significant social disadvantage, participate in higher education. HEA chief executive Tom Boland said: “an uncomfortable and sobering fact is that deep reservoirs of educational disadvantage, mirroring in large part economic disadvantage, are part of the education story”. He said the data calls for radical solutions.

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Half of pigmeat products in butchers not Irish O ver half of pig meat in butchers’ shops is not of Irish origin, according to the latest round of IFA pork DNA testing. IFA National Pigs and Pigmeat Committee Chairman Pat O’Flaherty said that he was very disappointed with the results of an initial round of DNA testing carried out in butchers’ shops across the country. Pat O’Flaherty said, ‘IFA introduced the DNAcertified pigmeat traceability programme to identify imported pigmeat and stop consumers being misled about the origin of pigmeat products. An initial survey of the butchers shows over half (51%) of the 120 pork and bacon products (back rashers, bacon joints and pork chops) sampled in 11 shops in nine different locations around the country were not assigned to the Irish boar database in IdentiGEN, which means the products are not Irish”. Over the last number of years, IFA have

been working with the Association of Craft Butchers (ACBI) and their members to improve transparency for consumers. It was agreed that in the absence of a Bord Bia Quality Assurance Programme for butchers shops, IFA would support the ‘Certified Craft Butchers Programme’. As part of this programme, certified butchers were to display the country of origin of their meat products in store. Mr. O’Flaherty said, “The level of imported product identified by the DNA testing is compounded by the fact that the country of origin was not displayed in any of the butchers stores audited. Over 80% of the locations are part of the Certified Craft Butchers Programme, yet none carried country-of-origin labelling”. When these findings were discussed with the ACBI, they claimed that some butchers might be supplied with imported meat, passed off as Irish. “We are calling on everyone that is

conscious of buying Irish to ensure that the supply chain is transparent. IFA will continue to test products and highlight anomalies that mislead consumers.” However it was not all bad news, two of the butchers audited demonstrated strong support for Irish meat and Irish farmers. These two ‘star performers’ were O’Crualaoi Butchers, who operate four stores in Cork and Quinns butchers in Shannon, Co, Clare. Mr. O’Flaherty said, “Both of these stores are members of the Association of Craft

Butchers and it should be pointed out that the ACBI members showed much greater support for Irish meat than the non-members”. Pat O’Flaherty said, “IFA wants to support local businesses and we appreciate that the local butcher is under pressure. However, that is not an excuse to mislead the consumer on the origin of their meat. We will continue to work with the ACBI to rectify these problems. A fresh round of testing in butchers shops will commence next month”.

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urope's largest Outdoor Exhibition and Agricultural Trade Show, the National Ploughing Championships attracts on average 1,350 exhibitors and over 200,000 visitors annually. The 2014 National Ploughing Championships will take place from 23rd to 25th September at Ratheniska, Stradbally, Co Laois

FORMATION & ORIGINS OF THE NATIONAL PLOUGHING ASSOCIATION 1931 – 2012 We can only guess at the number of centuries during which local ploughing competitions have been taking place, but records tell us of a match in Camolin Park, Wexford on 20th October, 1816. On that occasion, a special prize of £5 was put up for the carpenter or ploughmaker who produced the best and cheapest plough made by himself and who contracted to supply the public with similar ploughs at the same price. Between 1816 and 1930, ploughing competitions thrived between neighbouring parishes, the competition was good and people were enthusiastic but there was no goal to strive for. In 1931 the Republic of Ireland had suffered the impact of the War of Independence and the dreadful wounds of its own Civil War still festered. It was passing through a bruising economic depression, but the Irish way of life went on much as usual. What better antidote to widespread national anxiety than vigorous debate about the comparative skills of the men who tilled the land? Minister for Agriculture, Paddy Hogan, had pinpointed the challenge of the day with the clarion cry “one more sow, one more cow, and one more acre under the plough”. His challenge seemed to have been ignored. The wheat acreage for 1930 had declined to one of the lowest points at just over 20,000 statute acres, since records were kept. Two men who lived very close to the hard core of Irish politics, the late J.J. Bergin, from Athy, a progressive farmer and Civil Engineer, and farmer Denis Allen of Gorey, sought the relief of just such a safety valve. They debated which county had the best ploughmen, Kildare or Wexford. Interest was generated at once. Local ploughing matches and challenges were common and had probably existed in one form or another since the first horse, plough, or race in Ireland but the idea of an Inter County Ploughing Contest had never arisen. The debate resulted in the inevitable challenge. The pick of the ploughmen in Kildare would meet the pick of the ploughmen in Wexford in a field combat. The competition would take place at a time when it was widely believed that the plough was Ireland’s only redemption. The excitement of the prospect made the two men contact tillage farmers in other counties, and on the 16th February, 1931 nine counties met in competition on the “plains of Kildare”, Coursetown, Athy – the same venue of the 2011 National Ploughing Championships. And so it was, the National Ploughing Association was born. The cost of running this first event was £9.3.5. The competing counties formed a committee, drawing up rules and conditions with the main objective “to bring the message of good ploughing to all parts of the

country and to provide farmers with a pleasant, friendly and appropriate place to meet and do business.” It may interest you to know that Wexford won that first challenge, but if Denis Allen triumphed over his old friend it did not last long, for it was lost in the size of the enterprise they immediately put in train. With J.J. Bergin now firmly at the helm, the two men were set on an irreversible course forward. The competing counties formed a committee. Rules covering standards and regulations at parish, county and national level were agreed. The NPA was the first in the world to organise ploughing matches on a national level. MACHINERY EXHIBITION Agricultural Machinery forms the core part of the Trade Exhibition Arena at the Ploughing. The latest technology, the newest machinery models, the major brands. IF IT’S ON THE MARKET, IT’S AT THE PLOUGHING: Tractors Grain Harvesting equipment Feed implements Crop care Grassland management Soil equipment Plant protection Slurry Equipment Sowing Fertilizing Forage Irrigation Drainage Plant Throughout the three days, there will be numerous demonstrations of the equipment on display with experts on hand to provide advice and specialist information. LIVESTOCK Livestock at the ploughing is about showing the finest animals from each breed. This is quite a different angle and one that has worked very successfully at the Ploughing for the past number of years. Breeders and breed experts will be on hand and have the time to discuss the merits, genetics and specific features of different animals. All Livestock associated exhibitors are located in one general area making a very compact “one stop shop” for the Livestock enthusiast: Animal husbandry Dairy/beef Breeding andling equipment Genetics Farm inputs Nutrition Finishing Transport Co-ops Fattening Health Services Grasscare management TRAFFIC PLANS Traffic from the West Traffic travelling from the west on the N80 will proceed straight

through Mountmellick town onto the R422 as far as Kennels Cross, Emo, Co. Laois. At Kennels Cross traffic will turn right onto R419 and travel forward to the R445 (Old Dublin Rd), turning right and proceed towards Portlaoise. In Kilminchy, Portlaoise traffic will turn left for approx 200 meters and then turn right at Rathbrennan onto the R425 travelling forward to Bloomfield Cross. At Bloomfield Cross traffic will turn left onto N80 and proceed to Dysart where it will turn right onto a one way system along the L7720 as far as Ratheniska village. Traffic will proceed to parking beside the event grounds. PARKING: Patrons travelling this route will park in the designated GREEN car parks near the Church at Ratheniska Village beside the event grounds. EXHIBITOR PARKING Exhibitors displaying a field pass will be directed to the Exhibition Arena up to 8am. Blue Route: Exhibitors on this route will park on the left hand side of the R427 just before they reach the Blue Car Park. This exhibitor’s park is adjacent to the event site. Purple Route: Exhibitors on this route will park on the left hand side of the R427 after being directed past the entrance to the Purple car park. These grounds are adjacent to the event site. Brown Route: Exhibitors on this route will exit left off the R426 at Lamberton Cross and proceed towards Ratheniska Village where they will merge with the Green route and park along with exhibitors on this route at a section of the Green car park adjacent to the grounds. Green Route: Exhibitors on this route will continue to the end

entering into the Green Car Park. A section of the car park is set aside for exhibitors and is adjacent to the event site. Yellow Route: Exhibitors on this route will park on the Right hand side of the L7835 after being directed past the entrance to the Yellow Car Park. These grounds are adjacent to the event site. Grey Route: Exhibitors on this route will proceed along the Grey route as set out in 1.6(1) of the traffic route and parking. Exhibitors will merge with the Yellow route at Timogue Cross and park in the same way as exhibitors travelling the Yellow route. COMPETITORS PARKING The ploughing competitors’ assembly area is located on the right hand side of the roadway as you travel from Lamberton Cross to Ratheniska Village. This entrance will be clearly marked. The following will apply in relation to the Ploughing Competitors. Competitors travelling the Green route (West) will continue as normal and on arrival in Ratheniska will turn left and immediately right into the said grounds. HUNT CHASE/SHEEPDOG TRIALS PARKING: The grounds for the Hunt Chase / Sheepdog Trials are located on the left hand side of the roadway just past the G.A.A field in Ratheniska Village. The following will apply in relation to Hunt Chase/Sheepdog Competitors; Participants from the Green route (West) will continue forward at Bloomfield Cross instead of turning left and will proceed onto the Sheffield Cross and onto Lamberton Cross turning left into Ratheniska Village past the G.A.A pitch to the said grounds on the left (similar to “B” above).

DISABLED PARKING Disabled parking is located within the event grounds near Cahill’s Cross & adjacent to where the Hunt Chase is located and all such accredited vehicles will be guided to same in the following manner. All such traffic from the Purple and Yellow routes will be directed to parking at the entrance at Cahill’s Cross. All such traffic from the Browne and Green routes will be directed to parking adjacent to the entrance to The Hunt Chase, just past GAA centre in Ratheniska village. All other accredited vehicles from the Blue and Grey routes will be diverted to parking at the top of the Blue car park. BUS, TAXI & SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE BUS PARKING All buses travelling on the Blue route will continue past entrance of Blue car park and continue 100 meters and park across from the event site in the triangular field. All buses travelling on the Brown route will divert off at Lamberton Cross and also Ratheniska Village where they will park in the G.A.A grounds. All buses travelling on the Purple, Green and Yellow routes will converge to Abels Corner, Stradbally and proceed to a section of the purple car park where they will park all along a hard core roadway. SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE A shuttle bus service operated by Bus Eireann will be in operation from Portlaoise and Portarlington Train Station and the Purple car park. The times of this service will operate to suit the train times. The drop off and pick up point is located near the gates entering the Purple car park along the R427 and very close to the 3 main entrances along the front of the site.

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Tractor sales up 12% in 2014

atest figures from the CSO announced today show that over 1,551 new tractors have been licensed in the first seven months of the year a 12% increase on the same period in 2013. Its figures also show that, in July, 196 new tractors were licensed, which is a decrease on June and May figures this year. The CSO figures also show a massive rise in the number of used tractors imported since January up 55% at 1,567, The number of used tractors imported in July was down on the same month last year 207. Tractor sales are often used a gauge of the mood of the agricultural industry and have been on the rise this year, month on month, compared to last year. The CSO figures show the number of vehicles licensed in Ireland. It differs from registration in that a vehicle is licensed when a valid motor tax disc is issued for the first time. Registration occurs when a vehicle gets its licence plate (registration number) for the first time.

Teagasc seeks 20 new staff to meet demand for ag’ qualification T eagasc has received special dispensation to recruit 20 new staff to meet the demand from young people looking to qualify for the requirements for the new Young Farmer Scheme. Under this scheme, farmers of up to 40 years of age may be eligible for significant financial supports subject to meeting the scheme requirements and

depending on the amount of land farmed. Only those who apply for, and are accepted for, the Young Farmer Scheme in 2015 can be certain of payment for the full five years of the scheme. According to Teagasc, some 1,000 people have applied for its online/distance learning course. This course is designed for graduates who

already hold a non agricultural major award at FETAC Level 6 or higher. The distance education programme incorporates a Level 5 Certificate in Agriculture and a Level 6 ‘Green Cert’ course. As the course involves a substantial amount of skill and practical instruction, farm planning and discussion group activities; actual attendance is required for a significant number of contact days. The course normally takes 15 to 18 months to fully complete. Applications are now closed for the online course. Due to the exceptional demand Teagasc plans to to provide additional part-time and distance education programmes at a number of locations. Up to 20 new staff will be required to roll out this educational initiative over two years. The posts will be based in a variety of locations – Teagasc Agricultural Colleges, Private Agricultural Colleges and Teagasc Regional Education Centres. The starting salary is €31,729

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Genpro Forestry enters the Private Forestry Sector G

enpro Forestry Ltd based in County Roscommon has established itself to provide forest harvesting and round log timber marketing services to the private forestry sector. The management team behind the company has deep roots within the timber business and has tailored the company to cater for all sizes of private forestry plantations and in particular plantations which have difficult access for timber removal. Genpro Forestry through forest harvesting aims not only to provide short term revenue to the owner but more importantly increase entire value of the crop at clearfell stage or through woodland improvement schemes. The company will arrange to meet with the owner or the Forest Manager on site where Genpro Forestry will complete a detailed site assessment in which Genpro Forestry will outline a harvesting plan for either thinnings or clearfell, the expected volumes produced,

the product types from sawlog, pallet, stake and pulp wood. The company will identify the markets relative to the forest site for each of the products and offer the owner a price per tonne for standing timber. On agreement, Genpro Forestry will enter into a contract with the forest owner or Forest Manager, complete a harvesting plan, carry out a risk assessment and comply with all Health and Safety requirements. All staff on site employed by the company are qualified in each of their respective roles. Prior to timber removal a docket box is put in place and the owner will receive a text message each time a load is removed. On completion of the harvesting operations the owner or Forest Manager will receive a complete harvesting report. If your forest is ready for thinning or clearfell, please contact Cecil Tivnan at 087 3659441 or email ctivnan@genpro.ie

GenPro Forestry Limited Forest Thinning, Clearfell & Timber Marketing

Cournameeltha, Boyle, Co. Roscommon â&#x20AC;˘ Tel: 087-3659441 â&#x20AC;˘ ctivnan@genpro.ie

Is your forest ready for thinning or clearfell? Is access to your forest a problem? If so please contact GenPro Forestry Ltd for a free consultation. We provide a complete comprehensive service from site assessment, harvesting, extraction and timber marketing followed by a harvesting report for your forest.

farmingServices Mayo Sligo Contact Peter Eagle: 087-8162184

Largest selection of Quad / ATV Trailers in Ireland

CO-OP Mart

Weanling sales every Monday from Sept to end of Nov. All bullocks, heifers, cows , calves and sheep every Tuesday . PREBOOKING ESSENTIAL Registered by PSRA under licence number 002934.

More Trailers available to view on www.westerntrailers.ie

COGAN FEEDS

email: ballina@auctionmarts.com web: Mayosligomart.ie

Crossmolina Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Pre Booking: 096-22555

Top Quality Animal Feed for Sale at Keenest Prices (Delivered) Summer Savers now, on Weanling Ration Proven Results

MORANS

Dead Animal Collection

BALLISODARE Tel: 071-9133417 or 087-6530767

PROMPT CALL-OUT Your Local Collector For Sligo

Rams and Ewe’s Scrapie Tested

WANTED Ford, Massey

Fergusons, Fiats, New Hollands & Valmets 2WD & 4WD Anything Considered Running or Not Also Wanted All Rubber Wheeled & Track Diggers Any Condition Cash on Collection

Call Fermanagh on 0044-7818-452267

Michael O’ Connell Tractors Sales And Service Caraun, Claregalway, Co. Galway

SPECIALISING IN SPARE PARTS FOR ALL MAKES OF TRACTORS

Contact 087 3872305

McDaid Welding All types of work carried out

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Large Stock Of All Makes Of Tractors For Sale Specialising In Deutz, Same,Lamborghini And Hurlimann Tractor Parts And Repair

COYNE TRACTOR TYRES AND BATTERIES

Service And Repair To All Makes Of Tractors Carried Out. Collection And Delivery Service Available

Contact Numbers: 086 252 9314 • 091 799 116

WATER LANE, BALLINA, CO. MAYO

• 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.

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!

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

Tel: 046-9240558 • Peter McCawley: 086-1738534

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farmingServices K&C MULVANEY Ltd.

GERETY FARM MACHINERY

Dead & Worn out Animals

BALLYMAHON, CO. LONGFORD. TEL: 044 93 57 447 • MOBILE: 086-8873815 • 086-2514111

Collection Service Daily Collection in all Areas Telephone: MULVANEYS at: Tel: 049-4338331 or 086-8551932 / 086-3827008

Builders Trailer 8’4”

Tipper Trailer 13x7’6

Cattle Feeding Trailer

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Hudson 14x6 Livestock Trailer

Removes All Infection And Bacteria From Slatted Sheds

DRIVEWAYS • HOUSES • OUTHOUSES • Tractor And Trailer For Hire • Mini Digger With Driver For Hire For All Types Of Household Or Farm Work

• Upgrading Septic Tanks 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 FEENEY TRAILERS

Maloney & Matthews LTD

DEAD AND WORN OUT ANIMAL COLLECTION Contact: JIM MATTHEWS - Tubbercurry

TEL: 071-9121928 / 087-7988064

O’BRIEN TRACTORS

Bohola, Claremorris, Co. Mayo Tel 094-9384217 Mob: 087-9969455 www.obrientractors.com.

URSUS • LANDINI & McCORMICK SALES • SERVICE • SPARE PARTS

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Case JX 10904 Landini Vision CW Loader choice McCormick C 95 MAX URSUS 490 2WD Landini Powerfarm P.S. CW Loader Landini Powerfarm 95 CW Loader Landini Vision 105 Landini Vision 95 CW Loader Landini Vision 105 CW Loader New Holland T 6020 Landini Vision 105 Zetor Proxima 85 CW Loader Massey Ferguson 390 CW Loader Massey Ferguson 390 URSUS 490 4 WD URSUS 490 choice Landini Powermondial CW Loader

NEW TRACTORS ALWAYS IN STOCK Finance Arranged

MAIN IMPORTERS FOR HUDSON TRAILERS OVER 100 NEW & USED TRAILERS IN STOCK

MIDLANDS PAINTING CONTRACTORS Tullamore, Co. Offaly

All Farm sheds power washed, sprayed and painted with GALOXIDE or plastic coated paint. Primer treated if necessary. All houses, walls, etc painted with DULUX. Roofs, slates and tiles painted with INTEGAL paint. All work fully guaranteed and insured. Nationwide service

Phone Michael for FREE QUOTATION 086-0681509

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

12ft x 6ft 6” Dual Purpose Livestock Trailer With or without fold-up Sheep Deck

14ft x 5ft 10” x 6ft H Livestock Trailer with or without fold-up sheep deck

Delivery Available

10ft x 5ft 6” Tipping Trailer 3500kg Gross Capacity

Main Dealer for

Suppliers of top quality new and secondhand trailers Fully Serviced with Warranty Full Selection of Parts available Clonberne, Ballinaslow, Co. Galway 086-8685060 feeneytrailers@yahoo.ie 093-45529

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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QUALITY USED VOLKSWAGEN CARS 142G VW Golf 1.6 3DR Extras.....................€22,500 142G VW Beetle 1.6TDI Design ( white)........€25,500 142G VW Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater.................€31,000 142G VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP H/L...........€33,500 142G VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline Estate €31,000 142G VW Passat 1.6TDI BM (White).............€27,000 142G VW Polo 1.2TDI T/L............................€16,950 141 VW Passat Estate “R” Full Leather..........€32,500 132 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI................................€26,500 132 VW Beetle 1.6DSL Design......................€21,000 132 VW Golf 1.6TDI A/T..............................€21,500 132 VW Jetta C/L A/T.................................€25,500 132 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI Highline......................€21,000 132 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Trendline.....................€18,500 132 VW Golf 1.6TDI....................................€19,500 132 VW Polo Cross TDI Extras......................€16,500 132 VW Polo 1.2 5DR ................................€13,950 132 VW Passat 1.6TDI BM...........................€23,500 2013 VW Up 1.0..........................................€11,500 2013 VW Polo 1.2 TDI C/L...........................€15,500 2013 VW Touran 1.6TDI 5 Seater.................€24,500 2013 VW Tiguan 2.0 Sports.........................€28,500 2013 VW Caddy Maxi TDI 7 Seater Extras .....27,500 2011 VW Caddy Life TDI 5 Seater.................€21,500 2005 VW Caddy Life 5 Seater........................€6,500 PASSAT RANGE 131 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L...........................€25,500 132 VW Passat 1.6TDI “R” Line....................€25,500 2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L..........................€21,500 2011 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L..........................€19,500 2011 VW passat 2.0TDI 140BHP Sports C/L..€17,500 2010 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L.........................€15,500 2009 VW Passat 2.0TDI Highline ( Leather)...€14,500 2009 VW Passat 1.4TSI Highline...................€10,500 2008 VW Passat 1.4TSI Comfortline...............€8,500 2008 VW passat 1.9TDI.................................€9,500 2007 VW Passat 1.9TDI..................................€7,500 2006 VW Passat 1.9TDI.................................€6,500 2005 VW passat 1.9TDI.................................€5,000 2004 VW Passat 1.9TDI.................................€4,000 GOLF RANGE 141 VW Golf 1.6TDI Highline Sports Pack.....€25,500 132 VW Golf 1.6TDI Automatic....................€22,500 131 VW Gofl 2.0TDI 150BHP Highline..........€24,500 131 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR.............................€19,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR...........................€18,500 2012 VW Golf 2.0TDI 140BHP Highline........€22,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR Plus.....................€19,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5Dr............................€16,500 2010 VW Golf 1.6TDI .................................€13,500 2009 VW Golf 2.0TDI..................................€13,500 2009 VW Golf 1.9TDI ................................€12,500 2008 VW Golf 1.9TDI..................................€10,500 2008 VW Golf 1.4 5DR.................................€9,500 2007 VW Golf 1.9TDI 5DR.............................€7,500 2007 VW Golf 1.45DR sport..........................€6,500 2006 VW Golf 1.9TDI 5DR............................€6,000 2005 VW Golf 1.9TDI....................................€5,000 2003 VW Golf 1.6 Comfortline A/T................€3,500 JETTA RANGE 132 VW Jetta TDI Highline...........................€25,500 131 VW Jetta TDI Comfortline......................€22,500 131 VW Jetta Petrol.....................................€19,500 2012 VW Jetta 1.6TDI..................................€19,500 2011 VW Jetta 1.6TDI...................................€17,500 2010 VW Jetta 1.6TDI..................................€14,500 2009 VW Jetta 1.6TDI.................................€11,500 2009 VW Jetta Petrol C/L..............................€9,500 2008 VW Jetta TDI........................................€9,500 2008 VW Jetta Petrol.....................................€7,500 2007 VW Jetta TDI.........................................€7,500 2006 VW Jetta 2.0TDI...................................€6,500

AUTOMATIC RANGE 2013 VW Up 5DR........................................€13,500 2013 VW Golf 1.6TDI C/L............................€22,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI H/L............................€20,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI “R” Line.....................€19,500 2011 VW GolF Plus TDI C/L..........................€19,500 2010 VW Golf 1.6TDI C/L............................€14,500 2003 VW Golf 1.6 C/L .................................€3,500 132 VW Jetta 1.6TDI C/L.............................€25,500 2012 VW Jetta 1.6TDI..................................€19,500 2011 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Highline.....................€19,000 2010 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline................€14,500 2008 VW Jetta 1.6TDI C/L.............................€9,500 2007 VW Jetta 1.6TDI C/L.............................€8,000 2009 VW Polo 1.4 C/L.................................€10,500 2010 Volvo S40 DSL Extras..........................€15,000 2012 Opel Astra 2.0CDTI 5DR......................€18,500 2007 Mitsubishi Colt A/T................................€6,000 7 SEATER RANGE 141 VW Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater...................€29,500 132 Opel Zafari DSL 7Seater.......................€25,500 2013 VW Caddy TDI Maxi 7Seater Extras.....€27,500 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL 7Seater...€25,500 2011 VW Sharan 2.0TDI 7Seater..................€29,500 2010 VW Touran 1.6TDI 7seater...................€17,500 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis 2.0TDI 7Seater (Leather) ...................................................................€11,500 2008 Kia Carnival DSL 7Seater......................€8,500 2008 Ford Galaxy 1.9TDI Zetec 7 Seater......€14,500 2008 VW Touran TDI 7 Seater......................€10,500 2007 Ford Galaxy 1.9TDI Zetec 7 Seater........€9,500 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL 7Seater.....€9,500 2007 Opel Zafari DSL...................................€9,000 2006 Mazda 6 Estate 1.8 Petrol 7 Seater........€6,500 2006 Opel Zafari Petrol 7Seater....................€6,500 2006 Peugeot 307 DSL 7 Seater.....................€6,500 2005 VW Caddy Maxi Life DSL 7 Seater........€6,500 2005 Ford Galaxy 1.9TDI 7Seater..................€6,000 2005 Renault Scenic DSl 7Seater....................€5,500 2005 Ssangyong Rodieus DSL 7Seater............€5,000 2004 Renault Scenic Petrol 7Seater.................€4,000 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis 7 Seater Petrol A/T...€3,950 2003 Land Rover Discovery DSL 7Seater........€4,500 2006 VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater...................€7,500 2005 VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater..................€6,000 2004 VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater..................€5,000 OTHER MAKES 2010 Toyota Auris D4D................................€13,500 2007 Ford Focus 1.6 DSl................................€7,500 2006 Ford Focus 1.6DSL................................€6,500 2006 Ford Fusion 1.4 5DR.............................€5,000 2006 Ford Mondeo DSL................................€4,500 2005 Ford Fiesta 5DR Petrol..........................€4,500 2005 Ford Fiesta 1.4 DSL...............................€3,950 2001 Honda Civic 1.4....................................€1,500 2000 Honda Integra......................................€1,000 131 Hyundai Veloster Coupe 1.3 5DR...........€16,500 132 Hyundai IX35 Passenger.......................€29,500 2009 Hyundai Getz 1.1 5DR..........................€7,500 2008 Hyundai 1.6 Coupe LX...........................€7,500 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Passenger 7 Seater..€13,500 2006 Hyundai Touscan 2.0DSL passenger.......€6,000 2005 Hyundai Accent 1.3..............................€3,950 2005 Hyundai Trajet 7 Seater.........................€5,000 2004 Hyundai Lantra 1.6...............................€2,000 2011 Kia Ceed 1.6DSL.................................€13,500 2008 Kia Carnival 2.9DSL 7 Seater................€8,500 2003 Saab 93 2.2DSL...................................€3,000 2003Jaguar 2.1 Petrol..................................€3,000 2005 Mercedes C180....................................€4,950 2003 Mercedes C180....................................€3,500 2002 Mercedes C270 DSL A/T......................€4,000 2003 Landrover Discovery DSL Passenger.......€4,950 141 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 DSL Passenger..........€25,500 2013 Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater......................€27,500 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8DSL.....................€16,500

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Ballina Arts Centre – Week commencing 18th August Culture Night Friday 19th September Focusing on children entertaining and educational workshops, games, face painting and many other fun activities. At 6pm, Ballina Arts Centre will host a screening of Kings, written & directed by Tom Collins and based on Jimmy Murphy's play The Kings of the Kilburn High Road. The film stars Colm Meaney and Donal O’Kelly and is bilingiual (Irish and English). Culture Night will run from 4 – 8pm, and all activities at Ballina Arts Centre are free of charge and open to all.

Highlights include shows at National Concert Hall Dublin & Cork’s Everyman Palace Theatre.

Music Friday 26th September 8pm Dick Gaughan - one of the finest guitarists and singers on the planet. Ballina Art Centre 8pm €15/€12 096-73593 Dance Friday/Saturday22 & 23rd August 8pm & Saturday 23rd 3pm The Children of Lir: The Sylvan Kelly School of Irish Dance Capturing the best of Irish traditional music and dance, the troupe contains many champion level dancers who hold Connaught, All-Ireland, British and European titles. Ballina Art Centre 8pm €10 3pm €7.50 Tel: 096-73593 Thursday 25th September, 8pm Fabulous Beast present Rian UnPlugged Featuring Liam Ó Maonlaí Director (Lead singer with Hothouse Flowers)and Choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan Rian is directed and choreographed by Michael Keegan-Dolan with musical direction from Liam Ó Maonlaí, of Hothouse Flowers. Winner of a 2013 Bessie (New York Dance and Performance Award) for Outstanding Production, Rian premiered in the Dublin Theatre Festival in 2011. Not to be missed. Ballina Art Centre Tickets: €16/€14 Booking essential. Theatre Thursday 18th September 8pm An Ordinary Man – Beezneez Theatre Written and directed by John McDwyer, full of witty comment, trademark McDwyer humour and and heartbreaking in equal measure. Ballina Art Centre 8pm €15/€12 096-73593 Saturday 27th September, 8pm The Matchmaker by John B Keane One of Ireland’s greatest comedic talents Jon Kenny (formerly of D’Unbelievables) comes together with legendary Irish actor Mary McEvoy in a revival of Michael Scott’s iconic production of The Matchmaker. Ballina Arts Centre 096-73593 Tickets: €18 / €16. Booking essential. Exhibitions Mary Foudy O’Halloran: Weighed Working with mixed media, building up layers, making marks, balancing tints and tones in the process, Mary’s work often reexamines the past in the now, questioning ordinaries and the familiar; often objects of loss. Runs until the 27th September. Ballina Arts Centre 096-73593 www.ballinaartscentre.com Ballina Arts Centre is open from 10am – 5pm Monday to Friday, and 10am – 3pm on Saturdays. For further information, please contact Ballina Arts Centre, Barrett St., Ballina, Co. Mayo. Tel: 096 73593; e-mail: ballinaartscentre@eircom.net

Sunday 30th November Sligo, Hawk’s Well Theatre €30, Tel 071 9161518 / www.hawkswell.com Harlem Gospel Choir announce extensive Irish tour for November 2014 The world famous and still the best, Harlem Gospel Choir announce an extensive nationwide tour of Ireland starting November 12th 2014 with 14 dates. Highlight shows of the tour will be the National Concert Hall, Dublin on November 26th and Cork’s Everyman Palace Theatre on November 16th. The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir was formed in 1988 and made its highly successful debut at New York's Cotton Club the same year. The Choir draws its core singers from various black churches in the

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

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BALLISODARE Tel: 071-9133417 or 087-6530767

PROMPT CALL-OUT Your Local Collector For Sligo

Rams and Ewe’s Scrapie Tested

WANTED Ford, Massey

Fergusons, Fiats, New Hollands & Valmets 2WD & 4WD Anything Considered Running or Not Also Wanted All Rubber Wheeled & Track Diggers Any Condition Cash on Collection

Call Fermanagh on 0044-7818-452267

Michael O’ Connell Tractors Sales And Service Caraun, Claregalway, Co. Galway

SPECIALISING IN SPARE PARTS FOR ALL MAKES OF TRACTORS

Contact 087 3872305

McDaid Welding All types of work carried out

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Large Stock Of All Makes Of Tractors For Sale Specialising In Deutz, Same,Lamborghini And Hurlimann Tractor Parts And Repair

COYNE TRACTOR TYRES AND BATTERIES

Service And Repair To All Makes Of Tractors Carried Out. Collection And Delivery Service Available

Contact Numbers: 086 252 9314 • 091 799 116

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!

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

Tel: 046-9240558 • Peter McCawley: 086-1738534

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farmingServices K&C MULVANEY Ltd.

GERETY FARM MACHINERY

Dead & Worn out Animals

BALLYMAHON, CO. LONGFORD. TEL: 044 93 57 447 • MOBILE: 086-8873815 • 086-2514111

Collection Service Daily Collection in all Areas Telephone: MULVANEYS at: Tel: 049-4338331 or 086-8551932 / 086-3827008

Builders Trailer 8’4”

Tipper Trailer 13x7’6

Cattle Feeding Trailer

REP’S APPROVED QUALITY

Hudson 14x6 Livestock Trailer

Removes All Infection And Bacteria From Slatted Sheds

DRIVEWAYS • HOUSES • OUTHOUSES • Tractor And Trailer For Hire • Mini Digger With Driver For Hire For All Types Of Household Or Farm Work

• Upgrading Septic Tanks 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 FEENEY TRAILERS

Maloney & Matthews LTD

DEAD AND WORN OUT ANIMAL COLLECTION Contact: JIM MATTHEWS - Tubbercurry

TEL: 071-9121928 / 087-7988064

O’BRIEN TRACTORS

Bohola, Claremorris, Co. Mayo Tel 094-9384217 Mob: 087-9969455 www.obrientractors.com.

URSUS • LANDINI & McCORMICK SALES • SERVICE • SPARE PARTS

08 10 10 02 10 08 08 07 07 11 05 10 92 92 03 98 12

NEW TRACTORS ALWAYS IN STOCK Finance Arranged

MAIN IMPORTERS FOR HUDSON TRAILERS OVER 100 NEW & USED TRAILERS IN STOCK

MIDLANDS PAINTING CONTRACTORS Tullamore, Co. Offaly

Phone Michael for FREE QUOTATION 086-0681509

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

Tel: 087-279-7553

FARM DIRECT WANTED ALL TYPES OF TRACTORS & TRACK MACHINES

12ft x 6ft 6” Dual Purpose Livestock Trailer With or without fold-up Sheep Deck

14ft x 5ft 10” x 6ft H Livestock Trailer with or without fold-up sheep deck

Delivery Available

10ft x 5ft 6” Tipping Trailer 3500kg Gross Capacity

Main Dealer for

Suppliers of top quality new and secondhand trailers Fully Serviced with Warranty Full Selection of Parts available Clonberne, Ballinaslow, Co. Galway 086-8685060 feeneytrailers@yahoo.ie 093-45529

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

Tel: 087-680-6540 • e: buyplant10@gmail.com

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Five reasons most diets fail W

e’ve all been there. Desperately wanting to lose those few extra pounds, or in some cases a lot of extra pounds, but no matter which diet we try we always seem to end up where we started from. It’s frustrating and demoralizing and it tastes like failure. But it doesn’t have to be this way, says Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, an American based obesity expert and the author of The Diet Fix: Why Diets Fail and How to Make Yours Work. “If there was a quick fix we’d all be skinny,” he points out. “The more permanent the weight loss needs to be the more permanent the lifestyle changes need to be.” So what’s preventing us from getting there? boxes, but it doesn’t work that way,” he says. “We, as a society, seem to be using restaurants and processed foods like our grandparents used refrigerators and the produce drawers.” Dr. Freedhoff says he sees far more people who eat out three to four times a week than he does people who eat out three to four times a month. That equates to weight loss woes. “The calories we consume in restaurants are non-intuitive and astronomical in many cases. That salad you order might have more calories than a person burns in an entire day.”

1. We think dieting has to be painful “The past 60 to 80 years of modern day dieting has been predicated upon the notion that dieting success is about suffering,” says Dr. Freedhoff. “It suggests that people struggling with their weight don’t deserve to eat like normal people or use food for comfort and celebration. Instead they’re only supposed to use food for fuel and shut off the other normal uses. This doesn’t work.” 2.We under-eat Trying to starve yourself into thinness does-

n’t work either. “Hunger is a very powerful physiological force,” says the diet doctor. “It’s second only to breathing for survival. To think we can fight 100 million years of evolution which has made our bodies really good at securing calories simply because we want to get into a particular clothing size is folly.” 3. We over-exercise “People undertake exercise regimes that are truly ‘regimes’,” he says. “People see these shows on TV where they suggest that exercise to the point of throwing up is desirable. Again, that is not a lifestyle – it’s a life sentence.” People also tend to overestimate the number of calories they’re burning, which can lead to frustration. “As a consequence, exercised-based approaches to weight management tend to get disappointing quite quickly,” he says. “That’s why gyms are busy in January and empty in March.” 4.We eat out too often and consume too much processed food “We’ve been duped by the food industry and our own willingness to believe you can find health and weight loss in restaurants or

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

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

Vinnie Egan 087-3515941

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Westport Foot Clinic Westport, Co. Mayo

Chiropodist: Martin Mc Nally Tel: 087 222 6260

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FOR SALE PONY BRIDLE & 2 BITS (LARGER 15, SMALLER 10) 2 LARGE EGG CUPBOARDS 5 EACH Tel: 089-4139272 LIVESTOCK Lleyn hogget ewes €165. Pure bred ram 3 year old €300. Ram lambs selection €150. Ewe lambs selection €110. Quality home bred flock. West Sligo. Tel: 086 4513553 CARS Skoda Octavia Elegance for sale. 1.6TDi, Immaculate condition. 2012.Very economical. Approx 65mpg. Low tax. A.B.S. tration control. Cruise control. Radio/phone controls on steering wheel. Bluetooth. Dual air cond. Touch screen radio. Rev parking sensor. Contact 087 9843865 HIGH NELLY BICYCLE High Nelly bicycle. Good condition €200 o.n.o.. Pierce Finger bar mower €200 o.n.o. Cast iron bath, one radiator and shower screen €60 for the lot. Three corner bath with

mixer taps €60 o.n.o.. Tel: 06 0514617 BATHROOM FITTINGS Bathscreen 2 parts, sliding, fits over bath, full bath length 1475mm x 1835mm. Still in packing, Cost €279, will sell for €140 o.n.o.. Cast iron bath, handbasin and ped + cistern Primrose €100 o.n.o.. Tel: 087 6655206 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 Diesel, 2008 reg, NCT until 25 October 2014, Colour chocolate, mileage 181,000. Tel: 086-0886127 7.5 TONNE LORRY LOADS OF TURF Delivered. €6525 ono, also 3.5 Tonne loads, €325 ono. Seasonal firewood also available. Tel: 087-1413238 HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION Spain Torrevieja. 3-Bed house to let , 100 metres from sea. All mod cons. Air conditioning. On bus route to Torrevieja communal pool. Airport pickup. Long or short term rent from €200 per week. Tel: 085 2048434.

ROOMS TO RENT Only 2 Miles from Sligo Town • Double En-Suite Room • Double Room • Single Room

Reasonable Rates Enquiries Contact: 086-3090198

ELECTRIC STAIRLIFT CHAIR with control, 1 and 1//2 years old. Unwanted, Perfect condition. €400 Tel: 086-0652896

wheels, various parts for farm machinery. 089 418 6059

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 MUSIC TEACHER AVAILABLE WITH 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Beginner to Advanced. Tel: 086-3858775

GRASS BOX, TOYOTA CARINA FOR SALE 1996, 1.8 litre petrol, 3 months tax, NCT until April 2015, EW, E/M, towbar, perfect condition, €700 ono Sligo Area. Tel: 087-2431204

OLD WIDE TAIL WATER PUMP 5 foot high 400 Euro.Selection of small water pumps Also Garden ornaments 085 740 2518 FOR QUALITY TURF call 087 383 1953. Very good offers. COLLIE DOG Seven months old, working untrained, bred for cattle and sheep. readfy for training, price to sell. €350 cash. Tel: 086-4513553 OLD RALLY BICYCLES & Creamery Cans. Selection of cast iron wheels & Cart Wheels & Various other antiques PHONE: 085 740 2518 ANTIQUES AND OLD FARM MACHINERY FOR SALE: Old Till, Typewriter, Old clocks, skillet pots & pans, various other antiques. Old Fire Crane 60 Euro, parts for Ferguson 20 diesel tractor, Fergus 2 Furrow Plough + Grill Plough also furrow, donkey plough. New mud-guards to suit Ferguson 35 or 20 Diesel tractor, Axel for old type ivor wheel cattle trailer incl.

FREE PRIVATE CLASSIFIED

3 BED SEMI DETACHED HOLIDAY HOME TO RENT IN SLIGO TOWN. 2 Doubles and 1 Single room. Close to all amenities, in the centre of Sligo Town. Prices start from €200 per week including all bills. Available for Fleadh Cheoil Week, please enquire for prices. Call Caroline on 071-91-46113 or 086-312-3124

LORRY LOADS OF NEW 2014 TURF Diesel Firewood, nationwide. Tel: 087-1413238 WANTED SECOND HAND TABLE SAW SUITABLE TO CUT WASTE wood around the house. 087 918 40 38. FOR SALE ELECTRIC STAIR LIFT one and half year old perfect condition € 400 unwanted. 086 06 52 896. 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 2003 RENAULT LAGUNA 1.6 Litre petrol, NCT 04/15, Requires some attention. €650 ono Tel: 086-2102214

LANZAROTE 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT: Beautiful 2 bedroom apartment to let, all mod cons, large lounge, kitchen & large balcony. 12 minutes from Airport. Flights ex Knock 2x weekly, all year. € 230 per week. Beside main Playa but in quiet area. Responsible guests, phone 086 80 50 911. 2005 TRANSIT SWB, 2 Litre Diesel, Good COndition, DOE 12/13,Average milage, €2400 Tel: 087-1922872 BEDFORD DIESEL MOBILE LIBRARY 1990 import from UK. Fully serviced, automatic doors. All alloy body 18’ x 10’ high x 8’ width. Very small mileage, makes it ideal to camper or a site office. Price: €2,300 Tel: 085-7653336

Rathedmond Road, Finisklin, Sligo 071-919 2011

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

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SALE | FARM QUADS | SALE

TRANSIT White colour, 90'000 miles on the clock. Just had 1 owner from new. MOT, just expired, But will pass test. Van is ideal for a removals van, or conversion to camper van. Genuine reason for sale. Sligo area. Price: €1,300 ono. Tel: 086-0866592

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

PETER & ARON OF IRISH QUDS - Annual Farm Quad SALE We have the largest selection of clean, used Hondas in Ireland. 250cc to 800cc. We Specialise in low hours and miles quads. 2x4, 4x4 Pre Season Servicing - Nationwide Delivery / Collection. We sell more farm quads to more farmers than anyone. All Serviced and with a minimum 3 month guarantee. 1998 TRANSIT

TIPPER 52,000 miles. Tel. PETER 087-6777569 - www.quads.ie - info@quads.ie Tel: 087-6075089 Officially Approved Honda Dealer in Connacht, Irish Quads, Mulranny, Westport

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COMMERCIAL RANGE VOLKSWAGEN RANGE PRE REG COMMERCIALS 142 G VW Crafter LWB H /R 136BHP..............€25,500 + VAT 142 G VW Transporter 2.0TDI LWB....................€18,500+VAT 142 G VW Transporter 2.0TDI SWB....................€17,000+VAT 142 G VW Caddy TDI Maxi...............................€15,000+VAT 142 G VW Tiguan 2.0TDI ........................................€28,500 142 G VW Touran 1.6TDI 7 seater..............................€31,000 142 G VW Golf TDI Van ....................................€17,500+VAT 2013 MODELS 2013 VW Crafter 2.0DSL SWB “ 0” mileage.....€18,500 + VAT 2013 VW Transporter 2.0TDI LWB..............................€21,500 2013 VW Caddy TDI.................................................€13,950 2013 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI Sports Model.......................€28,500 2013 VW Shuttle 9 Seater Passenger..........................€37,500 TIGUAN RANGE 131 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI Sports....................................€28,500 2012 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI............................................€23,500 2011 VW Tiguan 20TDI .............................................€21,500 2010 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI ...........................................€18,500 TRANSPORTER RANGE 2012 VW Transporter 2.0SWB...................................€18,500 2011 VW Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 140BHP.........€16,260+VAT 2011 VW Transporter 2.0 DSL SWB...........................€17,500 2011 VW Transporter LWB 4X 4 Extras...............€18,500+VAT 2010 VW Transporter 2.0TDI 140BHP New Model......€16,500 2010 VW Transporter 2.5TDI 174BHP LWB.........€13,500+VAT 2009 VW Transporter 2.5 SWB Extras................€10,163+VAT 2008 VW Transporter 1.9 TDI LWB.............................€11,500 2008 VW Transporter 2.5 SWB.........................€10,000+VAT 2007 VW Transporter 2.5TDI 6Sp........................€7,724+VAT CADDY RANGE 2013 VW Caddy Life Maxi 7 Seater Drop Floor..€26,500+VAT 2013 VW Caddy TDI ................................................€13,950 2012 VW Caddy Maxi Extras....................................€14,500 2012 VW Caddy Van TDI Choice.............................€12,950 2012 VW Caddy TDI 102BHP Extras Automatic..........€15,500 2011 VW Caddy Life 5 Seater DSL.............................€21,500 CRAFTER RANGE 2014 VW Crafter 3.5 DSL LWB H/R..................€25,500 + VAT 2013 VW Crafter 3 tonne 2.0TDI........................€18,500+VAT TOUAREG RANGE 2010 VW Touareg 3.0TDI Commercial V6 A/T............€14,500 2008 VW Touareg 2.5TDI Comm...............................€12,500 2005 VW Touareg 2.5TDI Passenger DSG A/T.............€7,500 2004 VW Touareg 2.5TDI Passenger............................€6,000 MITSUBISHI RANGE 142 Mitsubisi Outlander 2.2 Comm.....................€32,100+Vat 142 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 DSL SWB....................€25,500+Vat 141 Mitsubishi ASX Comm..................................€22,000+Vat 131 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2 Comm Auto...........€24,500+Vat 131 Mitsubishi 200 Comm 5 Seater.............................€27,500 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero LWB 3.2..........................€20,000+Vat 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 Comm..................€15,500+Vat 2010 Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater...................................€18,500 2010 Mitsubishi Colt Cabrio.........................................€8,500 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 LWB................................€13,500 CITROEN RANGE 2012 Citroen Berlingo 3 Seater...................................€11,500 2006 Citroen Berlingo DSL..........................................€5,000 2006 Citroen Xsara Picasso DSL...................................€7,000 2005 Citroen Berlingo DSL..........................................€3,500 2005 Citroen Dispatch................................................€4,500 2004 Citroen Berlingo DSL..........................................€3,000 2003 Citroen Berlingo DSL..........................................€2,750

TOYOTA RANGE 2011 Toyota Rav4 D4D Passenger 2X2.......................€21,500 2011 Toyota Hiace Dsl..............................................€10,500 2010 Totota Hiace Dsl .................................................€9,500

Covering Sligo, Mayo, Leitrim, Roscommon and Donegal For all enquiries don't hesitate to call P.

087-7928131

FORD RANGE 2012 Ford Transit 350 125BHP...................................€15,500 2012 Ford Transit T260..............................................€13,500 2011 Ford Transit Connect DSL.....................................€9,500 2010 Ford Transit T260..............................................€11,500 ISUZU RANGE 2000 Isuzu Trooper DSL..............................................€2,000 1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.0 DSL.........................................€1,500 1997 Isuzu Trooper (Tested) 3.1 DSL............................€2,500 PEUGEOT RANGE 2012 Peugeot Partner DSL..........................................€11,000 2005 Peugeot Partner DSL...........................................€3,500 2005 Peugeot Expert DSL............................................€4,500 2004 Peugeot Partner DSL...........................................€3,200 2004 Peugeot 307 Van Dsl..........................................€3,500 OPEL RANGE 2011 Opel 1.3 DSL Van...............................................€9,500 2008 Opel 1.3 DSL Van Extras....................................€6,500 2007 Opel Zafari 7 Seater Petrol.................................€6,500 2006 Opel Vivaro Dsl Com..........................................€6,500 2006 Opel Zafari 7 Seater Petrol.................................€5,500 SUZUKI RANGE 2009 Suzuki Swift 5DR................................................€7,500 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara DSL Passenger.....................€8,500 2006 Suzuki 2.0 Petrol................................................€4,500 2005 Suzuki Jimmy ....................................................€3,500

096 77741 /087 6906726 or visit us at www.nephinheadstones.ie Car$aun, Castleconnor, Ballina, Co. Mayo

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 any%here in Ireland with our polished Granite headstones star&ing 'om €500.

NISSAN RANGE 2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6DSL 130BHP ( Extras)..........€18,500 2011 Nissan Primaster 1.9 DSL LWB Extras.................€12,500 2011 Nissan Juke 1.5DSL Extras (21K)........................€16,500 2008 Nissan Navara SE Canapy.................................€9,500 HYUNDAI RANGE 132 Hyundai 2.2 Exec Passenger 4x4........................€27,500 2009 Hyundai Getz 1.1 5Dr.........................................€7,500 2008 Hyundai 2.2 Dsl Passenger 7 Seater..................€14,500 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 DSL CRDI Passenger..........€7,500 RENAULT RANGE 2013 Renault Trafic 2.0 DSL LWB................................€16,500 2011 Renault Kangoo 1.5DSL.......................................€8,500 2011 Renault Trafic 2.0 DSL.......................................€12,500 2008 Renault Trafic Van 2.0 DSL..................................€6,500 2007 Renault Master 2.7 Pick up 5 Seater ...................€4,500

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*. Regulated by the Financial Authority Nationwide Service

LANDROVER RANGE 2007 Landrover Discovery Comm ..............................€9,500 2003 Landrover Discovery 3 Passenger .......................€5,000 FIAT RANGE 2007 Fiat Scudo 2.0DSL..............................................€4,500 BUSES RANGE 142G VW Touran TDI 7 Seater...................................€31,000 2013 VW Shuttle 9 Seater Bus ...................................€37,500 2013 VW Touran TDI ................................................€25,500 2012 VW Caravelle DSL 7 Seater .............................€42,500 2011 VW Sharan 2.0TDI............................................€29,500 2011 VW Caravelle 7 Seater Comfortline ..................€38,500 2010 Daihatsu Terious 1.5 Passenger (1 Owner).........€10,500 2009 VW LT 2.5TDI 15 Seater....................................€21,000 2008 VW Shuttle 1.9 TDI 9 Seater..............................€18,500 2008 VW Touran 1.9TDI 7 Seater.............................€10,500

MERCEDES RANGE 2007 Mercedes 315 DSl..............................................€7,500 2005 Mercedes Sprinter LWB Dsl Kombi 5 Seater.........€6,500

• AL: 086-2449645 • DAMIEN: 087-2368841 • DEREK: 086-8119141 • NIALL: 087-6385033 • ALAN: 087-4153872 • RONAN: 087-9031373

AL HAYES MOTORS LTD., www.alhayesmotors.com GALWAY RD., PORTUMNA, CO. GALWAY

With P's 30 years experience all jobs done to specification on: • Septic Tanks New & Old • Paths & Sewers • Brick & Slab Paving • and all Percolation Systems • Landscaping • Chimney cleaning

Tel: 090 9741390, 090 9742200

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

Tel 096-45423 or 087-2858333

IRISH AGRÉMENT BOARD BUILDING PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATE No. 96/0072 SR6 1991

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

• • • • • • • •

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

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

Graffymore, Newport Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo

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

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

Covering County Mayo, Sligo & Roscommon

Tel: 087-2387338

PML WINDOWS & DOORS

Visit www.dg-upvcwindows.com

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

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED & CLEANED

Mob: 086-605-8838

ALSO

Email: mike@pmlwindows.com

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

Contact Maurice on 086-2538169 Gannon Environmental Services Ltd., Creggs.

Telephone 048-6634-8671 info@presleyjoinery.com

Septic Tanks Bio-Cycles Emptied

GS CONTRACTS

GORDON SHERLOCK

Specialists in tarmac & asphalt driveways Telephone: 071-91-30070 • Mob: 087-2969872

www.sligotarmac.com

Bellanaleck Co. Fermanagh

Specialising in laying tarmacadam, asphalt and stone mastick asphalt.

Manufacturers of

• Quality Staircases • Bespoke Joinery •Doors • Frames • Windows

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

Tel: 087-287-9904

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.

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

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

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Remodels Extensions Maintenance

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

C2 Reg • Insured • 30 years experience

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

Building Contractors

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

Call Eddie McDaid

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

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

Tom 0876786275

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

D.G. Blocklaying & Sub-Contractor

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

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

Suppliers & Installers of uPVC Windows & Doors

Registered Electrical Contractor

Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim

Tel: 086-4078284

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

For all your electrical needs

Bathroom wall and floor tiles from €6.99 sq yd Porcelian Floor tiles from €12.95 sq yd 10,000 Sq ft showrooms the bigest in the West of Ireland • Bathroom suites •Tiles •Shower Doors Timber flooring and much more under one roof

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

GREEN REFLECTIONS IRELAND

Commercial, Domestic, Carpet & kitchen cleaning 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

North West Windows MAKERS, SUPPLIERS Prop. Kevin Burns & FITTERS Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh

Call Gerry on 086-8547841 / 086-2343447

Electrical

Tile & Bathroom Centre

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

White, Wood Grain and Light Oak Finish All Windows Internally Glazed Tel: 087-2443903 After 6pm Tel: 048-66386525

MACE MIDDLE, CLAREMORRIS.

www.mcganns.com A full listing of products and rates are available on request

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

TELEPHONE: 094-9388208 MOBILE: 087-2503184 C2 Registered & Fully Insured

For all your carpentry needs at keen rates

HOUSE SERVICES & SEPTIC TANKS

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

3 Ton Dumper / Digger & Roller For Hire

JOHN HASTINGS: 087-2416533

Complete Chimney Care and Repair

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

Roofing Contractors & Asbestos Specialists Cortoonmore, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon • Prop. Seamus Duffy Tel: 094-9880269 • Mob: 086-6095982

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BUILDING

CHIMNEYS

SKIP HIRE Septic Tank Emptying

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS FREEFONE: 1800 200 510

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

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

Oil Kits Supplied and Fitted, Stoves and Ranges Fitted

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

Declan 087-9974893

Tel: 071-9197777 / 087-2311754

ADVERTISE HERE CALL 071-9154538 for Details

Waste Permit No. wwcpo-12-11041

Gilroy Glass Ltd Hazelwood Rd, Sligo

• Manufacturers of double glazed units to trade and retail

LG GLASS

& GLAZING

Westport Road, Castlebar

Tel: 094-9022000 www.lg-glass.ie

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

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

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

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

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

Thermal Imaging Smoke Testing Draught Testing Problem Solving CCTV Chimney Inspections

BUILDING

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

TO WINDOWS, DOORS & PATIO DOORS

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

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

GARDENING AND SHEDS

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

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

www.fuchsialandscapes.com

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

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

WHEELIE BIN SERVICE SKIP HIRE (All Sizes)

096-32500 www.loftusrecycling.com

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

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

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

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54 GARDENING AND SHEDS

INTERIOR AND UPHOLSTERY

MULTIPURPOSE GARDEN SHEDS & GARAGES

Furniture recovering and restoration including covering of chairs, 3 piece suites, headboards, car seats and boat seats. Hotel and Bar seating, Office furniture and other Contract / Commercial furniture. Repair of sails, tents and other outdoor gear for sports and leisure. We provide a service of Colour consultancy and Interior advice. We retail upholstery fabrics and essentials. Collection and delivery can be arranged at a small fee, depending on distance.

Boradruma, Snugboro, Castlebar • Tel: 094 9023532 / 086 8350608 Open Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm • Visit us online at www.boradrumaupholstery.ie

SPECIAL OFFERS

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

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

PLUMBING AND HEATING

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

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

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

Call Today 048-66320088 www.curtainmilldirect.co.uk

Unit 21 Lackaghboy Ind Estate, Tempo Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. BT74 4RL

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Wide Range of fabrics, poles and wallpaper

Contact our Friendly Sales team on 071-9154538 for details of our excellent advertising deals

See the Video Link on our Facebook Page

The Biggest & Best Value Fireplace Showrooms in Ireland

Save €€€s by calling to us

086 731 2801

Fireplaces • Stoves • Gas • Oil• Solid Fuel • Electric • Granite Worktop Specialists

RIGHT PRICE FIREPLACES & STOVES

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

€200 SCRAPPAGE SCHEME

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

Full Plumbing & Heating Services Available

OUR PRICES WILL NOT BE BEATEN!

National Guild Of Master Craftsmen

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

TERRYS STOVES www.terrysstoves.com

• Free Survey available • Solid Fuel Stoves • Gas Fires

people with energy

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

Buy Once! Buy Right!

Phone: 087‐2066910 or 071‐9197925

SCRAP METAL

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

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55 WATER TREATMENT AND SEWAGE SYSTEMS

• Septic Tank Cleaning

Bonniconlon Road, Ballina Sep!c Tank Upgrading

• Pre Cast Sep!c Tanks / Supplied & Fi"ed • Wastewater Treatment Systems • Ter!ary Treatment for Enhanced Treatment Levels EN Cer!fied • Pump Sta!ons for Domes!c & Commercial use • Over 20 Years Experience • Service and Repairs to most models of Treatment System • All Groundwork Services / Machine Hire • Agent for Bord Na Móna / Anua Environmentals • Covering the North West

email: wimsey@eircom.net

Contact Damien: 087 297 4842 or 071 916 8086

M.D.S

24 Hr Emergency Service 365 Days

Maintenance & Drainage • Sewer Pipe, Drain & Gully Cleaning • Septic Tanks & Grease Traps Cleaned • Toilets, Baths, Sinks - Odours Investigated • CCTV Pipe Surveying - Pipe Laying & Repair • Manhole Covers Replaced FREE ESTIMATES - C2 REG - FULLY INSURED

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

For fast efficient service call your local engineer on:

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

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

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

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a relationship. Replies to box number 1016 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

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