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Malaga added to Knock Airport destinations

he launch of Ryanair’s new weekly service to Malaga is welcome news for holidaymakers in the West, North West and Midlands regions of Ireland and brings to six the number of sun destinations now available from Ireland West Airport Knock with the new service generating an additional 13,000 passengers through the airport in 2013. Weekly flights to popular hotspots such as Alicante, Faro, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Tenerife are already

proving hugely popular with holidaymakers from the region and the addition of a new weekly service to Malaga in the Costa Del Sol provides even more choice for those looking for some badly needed sunshine. Malaga is a fantastic destination for people of all ages offering year round sunshine, glorious beaches and picturesque villages. The Costa Del Sol, one of Europes most popular resorts, is within easy reach of a wide range of historic tourist attractions

from the impressive Ronda, the spectacular cities of Malaga and Seville and quaint villages with white washed houses. When the sun goes down there is a wide variety of shops, bars and restaurants to choose from. Ryanair will operate the Malaga service with weekly flights every Thursday, adding a second weekly flight on a Sunday for the months of June, July & August. Welcoming the latest expansion by Ryanair, Joe Gilmore, Managing Director, Ireland West Airport Knock, said “We are delighted to welcome a new service to Malaga with Ryanair as we expand our range of scheduled services to now include the popular Costa Del Sol. “Last year over 100,000 passengers flew on Ryanairs services to Spain and Portugal, further strengthening our position as the airport of choice for holidaymakers in the West, North West and Midlands regions and we have no doubt the new Malaga service will prove hugely popular. The Airport continues to attract new destinations and provide more choice and value for money for the people in the region and this latest expansion from Ryanair underlines the airline’s continued confidence in our airport and the regions we serve.” Fares are currently on sale on ryanair.com to Malaga from just €19.99 one way excluding taxes and charges.

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Mayo student shortlisted in national student film competition

Co. Mayo student has been shortlisted in a prestigious national student film competition. Claire Cunningham, from Westport Co. Mayo, has been shortlisted for prizes in the DARE2BDRINKAWARE.ie film competition, which is organised by the alcohol social responsibility organisation drinkaware.ie. DARE2BDRINKAWARE.ie – now in its sixth year –challenges third-level stu-

dents to creatively explore Irish people’s relationship to drinking through producing short films. The theme for the 2013 competition is ‘pacing our drinking’. Ten films – produced by students from throughout Ireland – have been shortlisted for the 2013 competition, including ‘Pace and Control’ produced by Wolfpack Productions. Claire Cunningham from the team

Wolfpack Productions, along with fellow team-members, attended a special media event at the Temple Bar Gallery and Studios in Dublin city centre last week when the shortlist was officially announced. Their film depicts the consequences of not pacing one’s drink has on both a team and the individual involved. Claire is currently a student at Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT). Speaking at the shortlisting event, Fionnuala Sheehan, Chief Executive of drinkaware.ie, congratulated Claire on her success, and spoke about how the shortlisted DARE2BDRINKAWARE.ie entries were required to promote the message of ‘pacing our drinking’. A prize fund of €5,000 will be awarded to winning entries. One prize will be awarded for a special ‘public vote’. All shortlisted entries are now available to view online, and members of the public can vote for their favourite until 5pm on Tuesday, 23rd April. An awards ceremony will take place later this month to announce the winners of DARE2BDRINKAWARE.ie 2013. For further information – and to cast your vote for your favourite shortlisted entry – log on to: www.DARE2BDRINKAWARE.ie.

Civic reception for Hochstdadt visitors

The Mayor of Castlebar, Brendan Henaghan and the Town Councillors accorded a Civic Reception to Visitors from Hochstdadt, Castlebar’s Twin Town at Loughlannagh Village Dagmar Wennmacher presented cheque to Cllr Brendan Henaghan, Town Mayor, Also in Photo Seamus Granaghan, Town manager and Marie Crowley Town Clerk. Photo Tom Campbell

RTE award for 60-second film

IT was celebration time last week for students of Action School of Film from Leitrim and Roscommon who travelled to the national finals of Ireland’s most prestigious youth film event in Limerick. The filmmakers were awarded the RTÉ award for their short film ‘Repulsive’. The award is given annually to a group or individual filmmaker who impresses RTÉ programmers with a film lasting just 60 seconds. ‘Repulsive’ was made by students on the Action School of Film summer course which took place in Carrick-onShannon last July. The students learned about visual storytelling and practical filmmaking techniques from course tutors John O’Dowd and Stephen O’Gorman. Students then devised, produced and edited the film as a training exercise. The training clearly paid off when the winners were announced to a national audience in Limerick and star of the film, Hannah Banks from Ballinamore, was whisked off to the RTÉ studios to be interviewed for Two Tube and the film was televised. The film was one of 450 youth produced films submitted to the festival. Action School of Film, based in Carrick-on-Shannon, were delighted with the win. It was one of three awards received for the film school during the festival. Students of Drumcong National School also travelled to Limerick for the finals of the junior section of the festival, where their film ‘Thinking Outside the Box’ was selected as a national finalist. Film School director, Ruth Earley, was thrilled about the award as it is the first major award for the school to have been won by the Carrick group. “It’s always exciting to win awards, but of course it’s extra special to bring one home to Leitrim. We’ve had such a good run over the past few years. The group in Carrick have always made consistently high quality films but have narrowly missed out on so many occasions. I’m delighted for the students who really deserve the recognition for all their efforts,” she said. ‘Repulsive’ and further information about Action School of Film can be found on www.actionfilm.ie

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armers must plan their work to reduce risks, that’s the message from the Health and Safety Authority and the Irish Farmers’ Association who have today (Monday 8th April) launched ‘Farm Safety Fortnight’. Over the next two weeks the HSA will be carrying out an increasing number of farm safety visits while working with the IFA and other bodies to promote safety with a particular emphasis on older farmers in the 60+ age group. Over the last 10 years there have been 182 people killed, and many more seriously injured, as the result of farm accidents. More than half of these accidents involve farmers over the age of 60. In fact, accidents involving farmers over 55 years of age often account for 70% of farm deaths. In an effort to reverse this trend, and focus attention on age as a risk factor, the HSA and the IFA have jointly produced a DVD entitled ‘Older, Wiser, Safer – A Practical Guide to Safety for Older Farmers.’ In the DVD, farming Journalist and Broadcaster Darragh McCullough talks to Alan

Gillis and Gerry Maguire, two older farmers, about their experiences and how farming has changed over the years with more machinery, longer hours and more time pressure. Speaking about the initiative, IFA President, John Bryan said that the advice given by Alan Gillis and Gerry Maguire is very practical and he encouraged farmers to take the time to watch the DVD. “Older farmers can continue to be safe and productive on their farms, the key is to recognise age-related risks such as reduced strength and flexibility, and to modify expectations as well as work practices so that operations are completed safely”. Martin O’Halloran CEO of the Health and Safety Authority said that ‘Older, Wiser, Safer’ is part of an on-going approach to get farmers to tell their own stories and influence each other on this issue, “I believe that this DVD will resonate, not just with older farmers, but with the wider farming community. Listening to Alan and Gerry speak re-enforces the message that planning work and reducing risks means that you can farm safely, regardless of age.” Speaking about Farm Safety Fortnight Martin O’Halloran said, “We would encourage Farmers to give some time each day to farm safety and if one of our Inspectors visit, engage with them and act on any advice given. The main causes of death and injury on farms are; tractors and machinery (47%), livestock (13%) and falls from height (12%). To date, this year, there have been 2 deaths reported due to work activity on farms. Older Wiser Safer is available online at http://www.youtube.com/user/HSAOlderWis erSafer?feature=mhee

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ayo Fine Gael TD Michelle Mulherin has told the Dail that the poor electricity transmission network in Mayo is jeopardising a number major alternative energy projects in the county which are at an advanced stage of planning. The advanced renewable projects alone for North Mayo discommoded by the grid situation would represent an approximate capital investment of €408,000,000 in that area of Mayo alone. And Deputy Mulherin has called for EirGrid to be directed to implement smart grid technology, starting with a pilot project in north Mayo, to stretch capacity on the existing electricity grid lines in order to facilitate the projects. Speaking in the Dail, Deputy Mulherin said: "I very much welcome the plans to develop the grid into the west, which will represent a 240 million investment in the area by EirGrid. A 400 kV line will go into County Mayo, which is much needed.” The Deputy said she was concerned with the slow pace of progress. The existing lines are nearing saturation and there is not enough capacity to accommodate the projects including plans for wind, wave and biomass energy businesses. Deputy Mulherin continued: "Unless we take this innovative approach and try to upgrade it and get more out of it, which the technology allows, we will not realise our wind or wave or any other capacity potential because the final infrastructure is many years down the line. Deputy Mulherin asked that a firm commitment be given by next summer because investors in projects are being asked to spend a lot of money on signing

up connection agreements by that date and they need to know where they stand in respect of the implementation of smart grid technology that will help system operators use grid infrastructure more efficiently. "My understanding is that the cost of some of the smart grid technologies would be borne to a great extent by the generators. I am not saying that there are not cases where there may be some socialisation of the cost. "These projects are very far advanced and need this type of assurance from EirGrid”. "At this stage, I am asking the Minister to set up a pilot project in north Mayo. In 2012 EirGrid made a contentious decision to increase the total amount of wind energy connected to the existing 110 kV network under Gate 3 in this area from 170 MW to 340 MW, but the line does not have that capacity. Some wind farm developers were made offers prior to that decision and proceeded to invest in their projects on the understanding was that there would be no more than 180 MW accommodated on that line. "The decision by Eirgrid means the scale of the offers actually exceeds the capacity on the line and the line is saturated. The constraints and curtailments that EirGrid's decision will impose on the developers pose a challenge for the financial viability and realisation of projects that have come a long way through the planning process and are due to sign connection agreements under Gate 3 this summer. They will not be as bankable and their efforts and financial outlay more

Staycations popular Easter choice as Ballina tops the list

SEARCHES for Irish destinations soared in March according to the latest Hotels.com hot list. The monthly list, which compares destinations experiencing the largest percentage increase in searches compared to the same period last year, shows an unprecedented 17 out of 20 on the list for Irish destinations. Although this rise can largely be attributed to Irish travellers looking for a good value Easter break, the results suggest that local sporting events could have also played an important role in boosting visitor numbers. Co. Mayo topped the poll with an increase of 280%, where the Mayo Mud Run and the Currane Coastal 10k run took place and search increases for Co. Clare may have been impacted by the Stephen Roche Atlantic Challenge. Other home-grown destinations which saw a rise in searches in March include Castlemartyr in Co. Cork, which was second on the list with an increase of 175%. This was followed closely by Co. Clare (143%), Ballincollig (138%) and Rosscarbery (114%). Kate Hopcraft from Hotels.com commented: “It’s interesting to note that despite the mixed weather we experienced in March, 85% of the searches were for Irish destinations, indicating people’s preference to stay at home this Easter holiday. It is great to see a number of local sporting events encouraging Irish travellers to holiday on home soil to participate in events nationwide.” The top 20 most searched for destinations in Ireland in March 2013 compared to March 2012 are listed in the chart (right)

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It’s looking good for Connacht Gold Co-op Proposes New Name and New Brands

urnover at Connacht Gold Coop reached a record €407m in 2012, an increase of €62m or 18% on 2011. The increased turnover was due primarily to the acquisition of the milk and retail stores businesses from Donegal Creameries plc which became effective in January 2012. This resulted in a substantial increase in sales in the Connacht Gold agribusiness, dairy ingredients and consumer foods businesses. The co-op, headquartered in Co Sligo, has also announced proposals to change its name to Aurivo Co-operative Society Limited and to rebrand its retail stores and animal feed businesses. Operating profit for the dairy, consumer foods and agribusiness cooperative was €1.75m in 2012, compared to €3.29m in 2011. The 2012 profit reflected Connacht Gold’s decision to support the milk price paid to milk suppliers during the peak production months. Furthermore, increased raw material costs for animal feed were not fully passed on in order to assist farmer customers through a difficult year for farming. The integration of the acquired nine retail stores in Donegal and two stores in Northern Ireland into the Connacht Gold business led to

an increase of 29% in agribusiness sales, to €114m. The co-op is now operating 39 stores across the five counties of Connacht, Longford, Westmeath, Donegal, Tyrone and Fermanagh. The 120m litres milk pool acquired from Donegal Creameries contributed to a significant increase in sales of consumer foods and dairy ingredients. Consumer food sales rose by 52% to almost €70m in 2012 in what was a very difficult marketplace. In spite of continuing poor consumer confidence, Connacht Gold and Donegal milk brands are performing strongly in terms of holding market share. Price increases are required in order to sustain the supply chain as the returns to processors and farmers for liquid milk are inadequate at present. Connacht Gold butter brands enjoyed another successful year and continued to outpace most competitors in growth. The dairy ingredients business saw an increase of €10m in sales, to €93m in 2012. However, a global increase in milk production led to a fall in market returns of over 9% per litre. Connacht Gold chief executive Aaron Forde said this price volatility can be expected to increase during the coming years as

we move to the end of the milk quota system. “Adding more value to milk in existing and new markets to help minimise fluctuations in commodity prices continues to be a top priority. In this regard, we are making excellent progress in sales of nutritional and beverage solutions, particularly in the fast-growing continent of Africa,” he said. Sales in Connacht Gold’s four livestock marts held steady at €90m in 2012, the record level achieved in 2011. While throughput of cattle declined, in common with regional trends, average prices increased by 11% or almost €100 per animal. Throughput of sheep increased by 5%, on top of a 17% increase in 2011. Branding Investment Chairman Padraig Gibbons announced that Connacht Gold is proposing a new name for the co-operative combined with a rebranding of its retail stores and animal feed business. Following in-depth discussions and market research over the past two years, the board is recommending to shareholders that the name of the co-operative be changed to Aurivo Co-operative Society Limited.

Eligible shareholders will be asked to vote on the recommendation at a special general meeting which will be held in conjunction with the annual general meeting on 10 May. The co-op’s network of retail stores will be rebranded as Homeland with variants of Homeland Plus and Homeland Agri to reflect the range of products and services available in each outlet. The range of Connacht Gold animal feed products will be marketed under a new brand, Nutrias. The re-branding will not impact on the high profile Connacht Gold consumer brands, which will be retained as will the Donegal Creameries brand and the recently acquired Organic For Us brand. Urging shareholders to support the co-op’s name change, Padraig Gibbons said with the growth in both depth and breadth of the business in recent years the time is now right to introduce a range of new brands and update existing brands. “In taking this decision, we are continuing our tradition of securing our future through innovation. Our investment in new brand architecture will also help us focus on exciting new opportunities to support the communities we serve,” Padraig Gibbons said.

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Mayo Fleadh Cheoil Launched Cancer Care West Calling All

Cyclists in Mayo, Galway Sligo and Donegal to join 240K Epic Journey

THE Fleadh Cheoil season is upon us again and it is time to take to the road. This year’s Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo will take place in Swinford on the weekend of 10th, 11th and 12th May and full details of the event were announced at a Press Launch in O’Connor’s in Main Street in the town on Wednesday night 10th April. The launch was performed by the Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr. Cyril Burke, emphasising the growing links between Mayo Comhaltas and Mayo County Council. Swinford is no stranger to Fleadhanna Cheoil having hosted a number of County Fleadhs and Provincial Fleadhs over the years. Indeed Swinford hosted Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 1961, an event that was remembered at celebrations just two years ago. The Mayo Fleadh Cheoil has taken on added significance these past few years and is now a major cultural event on the county calendar. Such cultural events have an ever increasing role to play in these times of economic recession. Never had the Fleadh Cheoil such an important role to play as it has this year, the year of The Gathering. Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo 2013 takes place on the 11th and 12th May and will be

preceeded by a week of various cultural events. The east Mayo town is an ideal venue for Fleadh Cheoil Mhaigh Eo. East Mayo always had, and still has, a rich tradition of traditional music, song and dance. We can expect the echoes of music, song and dance to roll over the plains of east Mayo and across the border into south Sligo. Then back south again to airport country and west to to the homeplace of Michael Davitt. Indeed the local branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is named after Michael Davitt. An extremely hard working local committee, under the watchful eyes of local Chairperson Barbara Fogarty and local Secretary, Maureen Noone have put in long hours this past few months to ensure that Fleadh Mhaigh Eo 2013 will be successful and that there will be something for everybody. Tá súil ag Coiste Mhaigh Eo de Chomhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann go mbeidh na sluaite ag druidim ar Bhéal Átha na Muice don deireadh seachtaine and do na hócáidí éagsúla. Tá rud éigin ann do chuile duine and tugtar cuireadh do chách bheith i láthair agus taitneamh a bhaint as imeachtaí na seachtaine.

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Dr Ronan Kavanagh gets in some practice in the parking lot of the Westwood Hotel at the launch of the" Road to Inis Aoibhinn" a 240 km cycle from Donegal to Galway in aid of Cancer Care West. Photo : REG GORDON

n the June Bank Holiday weekend, Cancer Care West is looking for cyclists to make the epic journey from Donegal town to Inis Aoibhinn, Cancer Care West’s residential facility in Galway. This event is being organised in a bid to raise funds for Inis Aoibhinn. This intense route was chosen because over 70% of those using the treatment and services provided at Inis Aoibhinn come from the Mayo, Donegal and Sligo area. Speaking at the launch Gerry Gallagher said “we are looking not just for professional cyclists, but also recreational cyclists and asking them to commit to 6 weeks of training in preparation for the 240K. It is a great opportunity for people to get fit and raise some much needed funds for Cancer Care West also. To get involved all people have to do is log onto www.cancercarewest.ie and register their interest Inis Aoibhinn provides a ‘home away from home’ environment for patients who are travelling to Galway for radiotherapy treatment at University Hospital Galway. It comprises 33 en suite bedrooms and has facilities for a patient’s family member or guest to share. This allows patients to have family support during their treatment without the burden of the cost of this facility. Patients are booked into Inis Aoibhinn by a referral made through

the Radiotherapy Department at UHG and all patients and family members are also welcome to avail of the many services provided at the charity’s Cancer Support Centre in Seamus Quirke Road. The Sam Maguire cup will also be on hand to lend its support to the event! This new fundraising initiative is being organised to raise awareness of the innovative nature of Inis Aoibhinn and the uniquely holistic approach Cancer Care West takes to cancer patient care in the West of Ireland. Cancer Care West are delighted that so far the Galway Business Association, Medtronic, Goodbody’s, Smyth’s Toys, Bon Secours Hospital, Westwood House Hotel, Burkes Buses, Centra and Cantec, have come on board to help the event to get off the ground. Like many other charitable organisations Cancer Care West relies heavily on local support and according to Richie Flaherty CEO of CCW “the response to this event has been terrific, it is really easy for people to get involved by logging onto www.cancercarewest.ie or by giving us a call at 091 545000. You don’t have to be a cyclist to get involved in supporting this event, we are looking for people from all over the West of Ireland to help us organise activities in their own community and help us raise funds.

Pictured in the Westwood Hotel at the launch of the" Road to Inis Aoibhinn" a 240 km cycle from Donegal to Galway in aid of Cancer Care West were CCW's Yvonne Gibbs, Joe Bergin, Inis Aoibhinn CEO Richard Flaherty and CCWs Deirdre Burke. Photo: REG GORDON

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Making Peace Public What PEACE III Programme (Phase 2) is all about The PEACE III Programme, phase 2, is challenging sectarianism and racism and helping to resolve conflict, by building up trust, tolerance and good relations among communities in Sligo and across the border. Sligo has no physical border with Northern Ireland, so many people think that it has not been affected by the Northern Ireland conflict. However, there are differing perspectives on what community and identity means among people in Sligo. Issues of silence and fear of engagement can create barriers to peace-building. Sligo’s population is becoming more diverse and this raises challenges of including and welcoming all its minority communities. The PEACE III Programme, phase 2, in County Sligo is working to reconcile communities and build positive relations at local level. It aims to bring the whole agenda of peacemaking into the mainstream of Sligo life, right down to every person and community organization. This gives every person an opportunity to recognize their own responsibility to work for peace within their community in Sligo and across the border with Northern Ireland. In Sligo the PEACE III Programme, phase 2, is being rolled out by Sligo County Council and the Sligo Peace and Reconciliation Partnership Committee. An Action Plan was developed in consultation with local organizations to deliver this latest phase of the PEACE III programme. The Action Plan for Phase 2 extends from 2011 to 2013. It is funded by the PEACE III programme through the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. The Action Plan builds on earlier peace work by including new participants and initiating new cross-border partnerships. It also uses shared interests like sport, history and arts to provide a basis for meaningful peace-building. Young people are actively encouraged to get involved. There are 15 projects funded under PEACE III, phase 2. These projects will work on the following themes: • Political/historical Perspectives of Sligo • Commemoration and Remembrance

• Rural Peace • Culture, Arts, Heritage • New Communities and Peace – Challenging Racism • Urban Peace • Research into a Racist Incident Reporting System in Sligo • Travellers Peace Project • Youth Education – Active Citizenship • Developing Meaningful Cross-Border Linkages • Engaging Young People from Protestant Communities • Capacity Building • Making Peace Public by showing people the peace work that projects are doing • Good Relations Training and Mainstreaming • Mainstreaming the Learning from the Peace Programme • Understanding and Managing Conflict and Diversity Training for Urban and Rural Peace Projects The Action Plan has five priorities: 1. Address sectarianism, the legacy of partition, the legacy of the conflict in Northern Ireland and promote reconciliation and peace building 2. Challenge racism and promote positive attitudes to cultural diversity 3. Develop integrated cross-border contact and directly address southern dis-engagement from the northern counties 4. Support active participation in civic life by all groups in the community particularly those that have been excluded in the past. 5. Ensure that the peace agenda is mainstreamed into public and civic society. The overall objective of the PEACE III programme is to reinforce progress towards a peaceful and stable society and promote reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland. It emphasises reconciling communities and contributing towards a shared society. It builds on the success and lessons of the earlier PEACE programmes, PEACE 1 (1995-99) and PEACE II (2000-06). To reach the PEACE III programme, phase 2, in County Sligo, contact: Deirdre Rooney (co-ordinator) (Tel) 071-911 1821

Harpers Adams University looks to North West Harper Adams University in England is looking for people from Co Sligo and the north-west generally to help publicise courses and recruit future students. The university is looking to expand its team of in-country representatives, mainly former Harper Adams students, from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The roles, which report to the Marketing and Communications Department, involve working within local communities through schools and careers events. Marketing Officer for Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, Tammy Quinn, said: "During the past year we have established a team of reps based in both the North and South of Ireland that work to recruit students at events in their local area. "It is an exciting and innovative approach to the way in which Harper Adams recruits students. "The reps work on a freelance basis attending and undertaking specified events and using their initiative to develop new opportunities." Student recruitment activities in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are of

strategic importance to Harper Adams, but face significant challenges in the current economic climate. These roles would suit people who are currently employed but have time to give, or those that would like to take on an additional role in a different field. Miss Quinn added: "Our reps are required to attend events, work with young people and be aware of the schools and recruitment processes within their local area. "Although we are hoping to secure mostly former Harper Adams students, applications will be considered from individuals who have other relevant skills or experience." Work will be undertaken on a per-hour contract basis. Hours worked will be flexible and agreed in advance, ranging from one talk every couple of months to four-five hours a week, usually linked to the school calendar. Duties comprise of liaising with local schools and attending careers fairs and conventions, building relationships with schools to promote Harper Adams, and remaining in contact with the team at the university. For more information, contact Miss Quinn: tquinn@harper-adams.ac.uk

Scouting Ireland Launches Community Celebration Week in Sligo

L-R Young scouts Sean Barnes (18), Ian Davy (Chief Commissioner Youth Programme), Jack Gill and Sinead Halton.

COUTING Ireland has launched ‘Community Celebration Week’, an initiative to help communities in Sligo, to benefit from the positive activities of Sligo’s 400 scouting members. Between April 12th and 21st scout groups all over Ireland will select, in consultation with their community, a local community project that will benefit from the assistance of the scouts. “Sligo scout groups will select a local project to work on between the months of May and August,” explained Ian Davy, Chief Commissioner (Youth Programme). “We have seven Scouting Ireland groups in Sligo therefore this initiative will make a huge difference throughout Sligo and demonstrate Scouting Ireland’s value among Ireland’s local communities and its active citizenship.” Projects that will be undertaken will range from building play areas to tidying areas of the community, the possibilities are endless. All Projects will be chosen, planned and undertaken by the young scouts themselves after consultation has taken place with various community leaders. Scout Groups will be given the opportunity to register their Projects with Scouting Ire-

land National Office and to upload their progress using the iPhone app, Directr App, which will allow Scouts to make short movies. The projects will be entered into the Scouting Ireland Community Celebration Awards which will be judged and presented in September 2013 at a prestigious awards ceremony. Scouting Ireland is the country’s largest volunteer led youth organisation with more than 46,000 members across the island of Ireland. Scouting Ireland offers children and youths aged 6-26 educational programmes and activities in a fun, safe and adventurous environment. In so doing, Scouting Ireland helps children and young adults to develop socially, physically, intellectually, character, emotionally and spiritually so that they can develop the life skills to become active citizens. This is only possible through the efforts of 10,000 adult volunteers who also enjoy the fun and friendship of Scouting. Scouting Ireland is a registered charity in Ireland and part of a worldwide movement of 31 million Scouts working for peace and global friendship. To submit project suggestions for Sligo Scouts contact Noel Leahy nleahy@scouts.ie

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STARCAMP Summer camp Children to release Charity Single!

as your little one ever dreamed of being heard on the radio? Well this could be their big chance, as one child will be selected from each summer camp nationwide to record what is sure to be a big hit! STARCAMP is coming west this Summer, so look out for it at a venue close to you. Most of you will be familiar with STARCAMP, not only because it has been running awardwinning Summer camps nationwide for the past seven years, but because owner Aideen O’Grady was successful in luring the attention of a number of Dragons in the current series of DRAGON’S DEN. She has since been invited to be a regular panellist on TV3’s Midday Show. STARCAMP will be running their awardwinning performing Summer camps in almost one hundred locations across Ireland this Summer including one on your door-step, with locations in Sligo (Sligo Mercy College – 8th – 12th July), Tubbercurry (St Attracta’s Community School 1st – 5th July), Enniscrone Secondary School (29 July – 2nd August) , Ballymote (Colaiste Muire Sec School 6th –

10th Aug), Roscommon Arts Centre (6th – 10 July, 10am – 3pm), Castlebar (The Royal Theatre & Hotel 1st – 5th July) and Claremorris (St Colman’s College 15th – 19th July). The camps are aimed at ALL boys and girls aged 4 – 13 years and will run for one week ( 9:30 – 2:30pm daily) with the children putting on a little show at the end of the week for proud families to come and enjoy. The core ethos is about building self-esteem and confidence in children in a non-competitive environment, and is open to children with all levels of ability. “Along with our energetic, carefully selected songs, dances, games and acting scenes, we have a very exciting opportunity open to all Starcampers this year. Every child who attends the renowned and affordable Starcamp this summer will be in with a great chance to perform on a single that will be recorded. This song will then be issued for release shortly afterwards. There will be one lucky child selected from each of our summer camps nationwide. These children will be given a unique and exciting opportunity of

recording this 'Song for Charity' in a recording studio. We are confident this will be a huge hit. The children will not be chosen solely on their vocal ability, but on their efforts and overall contribution to the camp.” Aideen explained. “Being on Dragon’s Den was an absolutely fantastic business decision and wonderful opportunity” explains Aideen, who did something that was never achieved in the Irish Den previously. She went in offering to give away 10% of her company and expected to have to give away more, but due to the dragon’s haggling for part of her business – she only had to part with 5%. STARCAMP has been running awardwinning summer camps for all boys and girls aged 4 – 13 throughout Ireland since 2007. Earlier this year STARCAMP PARTIES were launched. The demand is so strong we keep having to hire new party hosts! Starcamp parties are a brand new concept in children’s parties for kids of all ages. These eagerly anticipated parties offer vibrant, new and very exciting themes like The Starcamp Red Carpet Event, Pyjama Drama, Rockstar Party, The Wild West and The Royal Ball. The brand new website is also home to a new shop and a very interesting franchise section. We come along to your house and simply transform it into something magical, taking on board the theme selected. Once we arrive, parents can simply 'switch off' and leave it to us. Until this year, Starcamp was like a one man band but with lots of contributors and free help. Now there are 5 full time staff in their new office, 10 party hosts and approximately 60 part timers and contributors. If you feel that you have something to offer Starcamp, get in touch with them. In addition to everything that you’ve already read, STARCAMP are also offering an early booking incentive. If you book before May 8th, you will automatically be entered into a draw to win 4 tickets to ' Jessie J' live at the Marquee, so don’t delay, get booking! You can book your child’s summer camp or party now at www.starcamp.ie or by calling 021-4377900

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500 households awaiting homes in Roscommon Almost 500 households are waiting to be housed in County Roscommon, according to new figures released by a voluntary housing association. Figures furnished by housing association, Clúid, indicated that there were currently 483 households waiting for a home in the county. As one of the largest housing associations in the country, Clúid is currently delivering 3,664 homes to low-income families and single people, older people, people with a disability and Traveller families all over Ireland. To meet this growing demand, Cluid said that innovative solutions, such as long term leasing schemes, were needed to meet the current housing need. “There is a significant amount of new, unoccupied housing left over from the previously buoyant property market around the country. This provides an opportunity for housing associations to get involved in long term leasing, in turn providing housing to those in need,” Clúid Housing Association’s Head of Policy, Simon Brooke explained.

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Sea Sessions promises Festival of Fun Would you enjoy music, surf, sea and sessions for FREE this summer?

ea Sessions in one of Ireland’s best and upcoming surf and music festival held in Bundoran, Co. Donegal. It will be held this year on June 21st, 22nd and 23rd. It has been running consecutively for four years and has grown rapidly in a short space of time. The festival promotes new and upcoming artists as well as having played host to some of the biggest and best music names out there including Kaiser Chiefs and Bell X1 (2012). Sea Sessions 2013 has teamed up with IT Sligo in order to make this year’s festival bigger and better than ever. A group of third year PR and Event Management students are applying their skills to recruit and manage this year’s

volunteer programme. This is the first time the students have worked on an event of this calibre. It’s an exciting opportunity for Sea Session organisers, the students and IT Sligo. The students have been given the task of recruiting new volunteers for the festival and will be doing this in a number of ways, look out for our Facebook and Twitter pages. Volunteers will be required to work over the course of the three day festival in three, four hour slots. Volunteers will be assigned different tasks throughout the course of the festival including pre festival preparation, stewards, tickets scanners, beach stewards, campsite stewards and even backstage crew!

This year the organisers have managed to get well known bands ‘Bastille’ and ‘The Original Rude boys’ to headline the festival, so obviously volunteers will get a chance to see both of these bands preform live. Sea Sessions has a genre for everyone ranging from indie, to dance to rock music. As it’s also a surf festival it makes it unique to every other festival in Ireland. It’s a great opportunity to meet other surf enthusiasts, dip your feet in the world of surfing and to catch some waves. Why wouldn’t you want to go to a beach party like this all for only 12 hours’ work? So why become a Sea Sessions volunteer you ask? Well you get to experience going to one of the best festivals in Ireland and you get to see a huge variety of different bands and artists, you only work a total of 12 hours the entire weekend and best off all? It’s completely free to volunteer for Sea Sessions! 60/70 volunteer will be required to work at this year’s festival so if you are interested or know someone who may be interested check out www.seasessions.ie and sign up to volunteer! Keep an eye on both Facebook and Twitter pages also. The students will also be having an information day in the main concourse of IT Sligo on Wednesday the 17th of April between 1 and 3 pm, so head on down to find out more and to get involved!

Irish Theatre presents Cooley Women by John Dunne on Thursday 25th April, 8pm, at Ballina Arts Centre

Increase in underage drinking in Roscommon THERE could be a serious problem with underage drinking in Co. Roscommon, according to the startling findings of a new survey of over 2,500 secondary school students in the county. The survey carried out by the Western Region Drugs Task Force has raised concern over the extent of underage drinking, having found that a high percentage of students at second level were drinking alcohol on a regular basis. The survey asked over 2,500 students attending nine secondary schools throughout the county, from first year up to sixth year, about their exposure to and use of alcohol and drugs. While the survey found that drugs, such as cannabis, did not appear to be widely used or available it did yield some startling results where alcohol was concerned. It found that 89 percent of 16-17 year olds in Transition Year (TY) and Fifth Year in the county had previously tried alcohol, while 50 per cent admitted having being “really” drunk on a previous occasion. Over one third of the TY and Fifth Year students surveyed (36 percent) also admitted to being drunk in the previous month. The survey found that alcohol use was also prevalent among younger students, from First Year upwards. Half of all First Years admitted to having tried alcohol and over 11 percent admitted having had a drink in the previous month. A lower percentage of First, Second and Third Year students, however, admitted to being “really” drunk or drinking in the previous month compared to their older counterparts. The figures suggested that alcohol consumption may be triggered from Transition Year onwards, when a much higher percentage of students admit to being “really” drunk and drinking in the previous month. When asked about peer pressure students also indicated that there was greater pressure to drink than to take drugs. Transition Year students recorded the greatest amount of peer pressure to drink at 17 percent. The survey also found that 40 percent of the students surveyed had their first alcoholic drink at home with their parents – this was the most common way that students had tried alcohol. The second most popular way that students had their first drink was outdoors with friends, while in third place was at a friend’s house. There is also a perception among young people that drugs were “more risky” than alcohol, according to the survey, which found that between 79 and 89 percent of students believed this to be the case. The survey findings were presented at the launch of a countywide campaign to tackle underage drinking on Monday. Community Liaison Worker for Roscommon Emmet Major and Chief Superintendent Padraig Rattigan were in attendance at the campaign launch at Vita House. The ‘Expect to be asked’ campaign is highlighting the requirement for young people to carry the Garda national age card and will also encourage parents to take greater responsibility and speak to their children about alcohol.

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Taken from the Ulster Cycle of Irish myths and legends Cooley Women consist of two one-act plays, each exploring key figures familiar to Irish audiences. The first is an account of Queen Maeve's desire to capture the Brown Bull of Cooley. The second features two of the Morrigan sisters, Morrigan herself and Macha (famous for her curse on all Ulstermen). Both plays offer an insight into Irish mythology and both contain Celtic rituals of the time. Do not miss this outstanding performance of Cooley Women for one night only on Thursday 25th April, 8pm, at Ballina Arts Centre. Tickets: €12 / €10. Booking advised. Tel: 096 73593 For more info: e-mail: ballinaartscentre@eircom.net www.ballinaartscentre.com

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Chinese State Circus ‘Yin Yang’visits The Hawk's Well Theatre 22nd April €25/€20 conc. Family Ticket €75 Watch 2000 years of tradition explode in the world's greatest acrobatic circus. The highly awaited return of China’s greatest circus featuring the first UK appearance of the formidable Shaolin Master known only as “The One" sourced specifically by Director Phillip Gandey. This unique extravaganza showcases only the best in entertainment; witness acrobats defying gravity as the ancient discipline ‘Icarian Games’ returns to centre stage. An act rarely seen in circus arts, steeped in tradition, this remarkable display of human juggling where the human body becomes catapult and catcher in an elaborate, explosive and highly choreographed

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presentation of power, poise and agility. The show features traditional Chinese acts with the amazing legendary ‘Bicycle Act’ which will keep the audience on the edge of their seats as 12 artistes manoeuvre onto a single bicycle. Witness the unpredictable and exhilarating twists of foot juggling with drums, the famous swinging poles, the sensational contortionist and the dynamic hoop divers with their amazing somersaults, leaps and jumps which all go towards completing this action packed programme. Every sensational act flows into sensational act without narrative and accompanied by a captivating and atmospheric all girl group of live musicians.

arkree Castle on Sun 12 May, 7pm & 7:30pm. Decadent Victorian London: The socialite Lord Henry seduces the beautifully boyish Dorian Gray, into a double life of pleasure, murder and excess. Unlike Lord Henry, Dorian never ages - only Basil Hallward's picture portrays his decline into sin and ultimate self-destruction. Indulge in a delicious dinner and Wildean wit, when the text of this Gothic masterpiece is narrated and staged for you by Basil, Lord Henry and Dorian - actors Michael James Ford, Simon Coury and Michael Winder - and directed and adapted by Alice Coghlan. The performance takes place in Markree Castle, the Cooper family home for 370 years, which has been lovingly restored by the

current owner Charles Cooper and his wife Mary to become one of the finest country house hotels in Ireland. Set in a secluded 500 acre estate in County Sligo, peace and relaxation combined with good food, fine wine and old-world charm make a stay at Markree a step back in time. The only castle hotel in Sligo, Markree is a truely unique hidden gem in the heart of Sligo. Tickets With a two course dinner: 7.30pm. Price: €42 / With a three course dinner: 7pm. Price: €47.50 Optional: B&B €59 per person sharing, €65 single. Contact Markree Castle directly to avail of this special accomodation offer. Phone 071-9167800 or Email info@markreecastle.ie

Pat Shortt: I Am The Band New One-Man Show by Pat Shortt: Pat Shortt’s new one-man comedy show charts the life of Dixie Walsh (Jumbo Breakfast Roll, Where Did My Money Go) a solo lounge musician. The show is a tribute night to Dixie where all his peers and friends (the audience) come to celebrate his career. During the night Dixie reminisces about the path his career has taken and the struggles he has had to

endure to get to the top of his game. Pat Shortt is one of Ireland’s bestloved comedians. As the character Dixie Walsh, he has had one of the biggest selling number one singles with ‘The Jumbo Breakfast Roll’. I Am The Band is a hilarious look at life on the back roads between Ireland’s dance halls, and a tribute to one of this country’s true music legends - Dixie Walsh.

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entertainment Vauney Strahan Exhibition Handel’s Opera “Giulio Cesare” live from the Met comes to Castlebar at the Linenhall “Substratum”, a new body of work by Irish artist Vauney Strahan, continues at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar for the month of April. “Substratum”, meaning ‘an underlying layer’, is an exhibition of paintings, in oil on board, that captures the artist’s interpretation of the relationship between the spaces that surround us and our own inner world. “As human beings we are continuously weaving our way in and around the physical spaces we occupy,” she explains. “What interests me however is the simultaneous navigation of a world less tangible than this physical realm… the inner landscape, the perceptual architecture of the mind and memory, the emotional and the spiritual realms. My chief artistic interest concerns the place where these two landscapes converge, where the subconscious meets the conscious; where mind meets matter.” With degrees in History of Art and Fine Art, since 2006 Strahan

irect from the Met in HD for your delight: as the final presentation in the Linenhall’s highly successful Spring Opera series, the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar presents Handel’s superb “Giulio Cesare” on Saturday 27th April at 5.00pm (please note earlier start time). The opera that conquered London in Handel’s own time comes to the Met in David McVicar’s lively production. Leading countertenor David Daniels is Julius Ceasar opposite the remarkable French soprano Natalie Dessay as an irresistibly exotic Cleopatra. Baroque specialist Harry Bicket conducts. And with this glittering presentation, the Linenhall and its

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enthusiastic opera audience bids farewell to the Metropolitan in New York for the summer, but fear not, there’s a brand new programme of opera greats lined up for the autumn. Watch this space! “Giulio Cesare” takes place at the Linenhall Arts Centre on Saturday 27th April at 5.00pm. Standard ticket: 24 euro Student/child: 12 euro; Family of 4: 60 euro. Contact the Linenhall for details. Booking advised. Tel: 094 9023733 The Linenhall Arts Centre acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council in making these events possible.

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has exhibited widely in Ireland and has also participated in group shows in Spain and Germany. She recently moved back to Ireland to take up a Fellowship awarded by Ballinglen Arts Foundation, Co. Mayo. This year is a very exciting one for the Dublin-based artist as it sees her exhibit her new work in three galleries, starting with the Linenhall show, followed by another solo exhibition at the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Co. Laois and culminating at the RHA Annual Exhibition later this year. “Substratum” runs until 27th April. The Linenhall Gallery is open to the general public Monday-Friday from 10.00am - 5.00pm; Saturday from 11.00am-5.30pm. Admission to exhibitions is free. Further details from the Linenhall. Tel: 094 9023733 Website: www.thelinenhall.com The Linenhall Arts Centre acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council in making this exhibition possible.

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Internet tops worker stress poll

Long-distance 3D laser camera unveiled by Edinburgh team

said. It will primarily be used to scan objects such as vehicles - but is unable to detect human skin. The reason is that skin does not reflect the laser in the same way as most other objects - meaning for those wishing to evade the camera's gaze, stripping naked is an option. Beyond capturing images of objects, the technology could also be used to keep track of the movement of rocks, or foliage growth.

WORKERS are more concerned about losing their internet connection at home than having no heating or water, a study suggests. Nearly 40% of people believe their stress levels would be higher if they were unable to surf the web than if basic utilities were cut off or their televisions stopped working. Only 4% of London-based commuters said they did not need the internet at all. The report's findings suggest Britons have become more reliant on online services than ever. Last year 17% of those questioned claimed they could not live without an internet connection. The figure now stands at 27%, the study found. Meanwhile, a quarter of those surveyed said they could only last 24 hours without a home connection. The poll - of 1,000 London commuters revealed that 38% would prefer to lose other utilities than see their internet go down. Around 32% said they would be most worried if they had no water while some 18% claimed a lack of heating would cause them greatest stress. Claire Sellick, of information security trade show Infosecurity Europe, said: "Having internet connection is part and parcel of our everyday lives, becoming more important than even heat and water at home, which does seem phenomenal but shows just how dependent we are on the internet. "Considering that so much information now passes over the internet, both in our private and corporate lives, now more than ever it's important to consider how you access this information and how you go about protecting your most sensitive data." The study, commissioned by Infosecurity Europe, was carried out in London last month. This year's Infosecurity Europe event begins in London on April 23 and will showcase new products and services.

The camera can detect the mannequin (top set of images), but not real skin (bottom set)

camera able to create 3D images up to one kilometre (0.62 miles) away has been developed by a team in Edinburgh. Physicists at Heriot-Watt University

developed a technique which uses lasers to scan almost any object. With extra research, the camera's range could extend to 10km (6.2 miles), the team

Highly accurate The camera works, the team explained, by bouncing lasers off distant objects, and measuring the time it takes for the light to travel back to the detector. The camera is able to record its subject to an accuracy of one millimetre. With further modifications to the system's image-processing software, the team said it believed the same technology could be used to measure an object's speed and direction. "Our approach gives a low-power route to the depth imaging of ordinary, small targets at very long range," said Aongus McCarthy, a research fellow at Heriot-Watt. Mr McCarthy added: "It is clear that the system would have to be miniaturised and made more rugged, but we believe that a lightweight, fully portable scanning depth imager is possible and could be a product in less than five years."

Billionth music single downloaded ACTS such as Adele and Maroon 5 have helped push the UK record industry to a new milestone with the one billionth download of a digital single. The volume of sales for downloads has exploded in recent years to the extent that barely any physical singles are sold except in the run-up to Christmas. The billionth download was bought on Monday night, according to data tracking by the Official Charts Company. The company's figures also show that Adele's Someone Like You is the most downloaded track ever in the UK, with Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera at number two with Moves Like Jagger. Downloading took off in a major way in 2004, the same year that a separate sales chart was launched, and figures went on to be included in the main singles chart the following year. Download sales for singles now run to more than three million each week, and last year they hit new heights with 188.6 million tracks sold. The one billion figure does not include sales of whole albums, but does include

album tracks which are bought individually. Chief executive of the BPI Geoff Taylor said: "The digital music revolution has made it easy to buy any song you like, instantly, for half the price of a coffee. "As fans increasingly download music on the move, tablets, smartphones and connected

cars will drive another phase in digital music's expansion." Official Charts Company managing director Martin Talbot said: "The explosion in download sales over the past nine years means we are genuinely now living in the digital music age - with Adele as our queen."

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Homeless man wins lottery jackpot but wants to stay in his tent thousand dollars,’ he told News25. ‘She said “nope”, I said “oh I messed up didn’t I”. She says “no it’s fifty thousand”. And I almost fell over.’ Mr Mahurin says living on the streets is ‘in his nature’ and insists he is as ‘happy as can be’, but is considering upgrading to a new tent. He also plans to get some much needed dental work done, visit his son and put the majority of it into savings. ‘With all the other homeless people around here, I’ve made up my mind,’ he added. ‘I’m gonna give them each $100 (£65).’ He also joked that he would leave some additional funds aside for his ‘new friends’ once news spreads of his lottery win.

Lottery winner: Homeless Dennis Mahurin

homeless man who won $50,000 on a lottery scratchcard has revealed he plans to continue living in a tent in the woods. Dennis Mahurin has been living rough in Bloomington, Illinois, since 1978, and says he has no intention of moving into a more traditional home despite his big win. The bearded 58-year-old couldn’t believe

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his luck after scooping the jackpot from a $3 scratch ticket he bought from a petrol station last week. After scratching off the card in his tent, he took it back to the store thinking he had won $1,000 (£650) before the cashier told him he had won the top prize. ‘I scratched it off right here in my tent. I took it to the gas station. I thought it was a

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50cm tall horse born at Miniature Pony Centre ONE of the smallest horse foals in the country has taken her first steps at the Miniature Pony Centre on Dartmoor. Sorrel is only 50 centimetres tall but managed to trek around her enclosure in Devon, accompanied by her mother Bottriel Swift. Stud manager at the centre, Suzanne Dufty, who helped deliver the newborn, added: : ‘The birth was all very easy – and the mother gave birth herself. I helped so I was satisfied everything was fine. ‘Once the waters have broken it is all over very quickly. Before that you have her walking in circles and having contractions which can take a long time. ‘By the time I got there she was in the final stages and the actual birth was over in around a minute.’ Sorrel is the second foal to be born to five-year-old Bottriel and after spending some time with mum she will be introduced to the rest of the horses. Kevin Ginsberg, who runs the centre, added: ‘Sorrel will be based at the centre. She will be bonding with her mother for a few months now.’

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Carrick-on-Shannon The place to be in 2013 I

n 1613 Carrick-on-Shannon was granted its town charter by King James I. In 2013 the county town of Leitrim, Carrick on Shannon will celebrate 400 years as a town. This unique celebration is designed to celebrate, attract and highlight Carrick on Shannon as a place to live, a place to relax in and a place to be attracted to when visiting Ireland. As part of this celebration the town of Carrick-on-Shannon will host a number of festivals and events and everyone is invited! There will be something for everyone, from musical events such as Sessions on the Shannon and the Leitrim Equation Concert, heritage and cultural events such as the Leitrim Roots Festival and Heritage Week. There will be fun for all the family too with the St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Parades both on land and on the river and the Carrick on Shannon Fun Day. This award winning town is steeped in history and in 2013, with its extensive programme of events it will be a year to remember. Carrick-on-Shannon Heritage Group launch new history book Carrick on Shannon Heritage group to launch the commemorative booklet of Carrick on Shannon 400, Twin Traditions Gael and Planter: A compilation of local documented history studies focusing upon Carrick-on-Shannon and Enniskillen and surrounding areas. will be marked by a concert of music of the 1600's by Nuada. An evening of popular music and song from 1613 to mark ye 400th anniversary of King James grant of Charter to Carrigdrumruske 26th April 2013 - 6:45pm St. George's Chapel Doors open 6:30pm

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Carrick-on-Shannon The place to be in 2013 Nathan Carter concert

The famine attic experience

he Famine Attic Experience will be a unique living history event scheduled for the 3rd- 5th May 2013. 30 selfsponsored participants will stay overnight in one of the few remaining Workhouses in Ireland. The occasion will be commemorated with a ‘Survivors Cairn’ and a Society of Friends (Quaker) themed supper. Venue: Famine Attic, St. Patrick's Hospital, Carrick on Shannon

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athan Carter is the brightest young singing star to hit Ireland for many years. Nathan was born in the City of Liverpool. At the age of four he found his love for music and was given a piano accordion, which he quickly mastered. At seven, Nathan started to enter Fleadh Ceoil Competitions in Accordion and Singing. At 15, he won the All Ireland Title for Traditional Singing. Nathan was determined to seek a career in the Music Industry, and at the tender age of 16 years, decided to leave school and follow his dream. Venue: The Landmark Hotel

he man in the womans shoes at the Dock on 01 May 2013. Written and starring Mikel Murfi, The Man in The Woman’s Shoes follows Pat Farnon as he walks the 5 miles from his wee white cottage to town and back again and the marvels that he meets along the way.

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John McGahern summer school

013 will see the seventh International Seminar on John McGahern, commemorating the work of our very own renowned Irish writer. The international seminar on John McGahern is organised by NUI Galway and Leitrim County Council. Last year’s event attracted more than 150 participants from Ireland and overseas. This was a very successful event. Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th May Venue: The Dock

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The place to be in 2013 Connacht Fleadh

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t is that time again, when musicians, dancers, singers and lovers of our Irish culture come together to celebrate the Connaught Fleadh. In 2013 all roads will lead to Carrick on Shannon. The festivities organised by Comhaltas Ceoltoiri will consist of enthralling traditional music sessions and competitions with musicians of all ages and instruments of all sizes. The event celebrates traditional music, song and dance from around the province. The music and fun will be non stop! This will be our first time to host and we are delighted to have been chosen. The Fleadh will be part of the official Carrick-on-Shannon celebrations and it will be the county towns first time to host it. Festivities will kick off with The Hup Festival which will take place during the week which leads into weekend of the Fleadh. Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th July

Carrick on Shannon Regatta

arrick on Shannon Rowing Club hosts one of the oldest sporting events in the county - the Carrick on Shannon Sprints. The Carrick Regatta sees the official end to the racing season for the Club. Held just after the National Championships and run over a 450m distance this very popular event is always well attended with clubs entering from all over the country. The sprints are raced south of the Bridge in Carrick with excellent viewing areas for spectators and supporters along the boardwalk and quay wall. Racing begins early morning, continues late into the evening and is an excellent days racing for all involved. Venue: Rowing Club, Boathouse Bay 4th August

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his is an excellent opportunity for anyone, young or old, to come down to the Club and get a feel for the sport of rowing. The Club always welcomes new members and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to get fit, experience the fantastic amenity that is the River Shannon and make some lifelong friends along the way.

unday 30th June to Friday 5th July. The Hup! Festival is an exciting new, weeklong celebration of all that is good about traditional Irish music, song, dance and drama which leads up to the Connacht Fleadh Weekend 2013. Enjoy a week of events including a re-enactment of the 1952 historical pageant, try an instrument session, youth concert, Leitrim Night, Comhra Gaeilge hour, a premiere of a new play in the Dock, specially written for Fleadh by John McDwyer, farmers market, children's storytelling, masquerade ball, world record attempt at Brush Dance, a session trail, CD launches street entertainment and much, much more.

9th annual water music festival

he festival is a treat of all ages and all musical tastes - classical, opera, sacred, fold, contemporary, Irish Trad & jazz with drama, masterclasses and workshops, puppet shows sing a longs, street activities, farmers market, European market and amusements all on offer for a great buzz anround Ireland's prettiest town. Tuesday 25th June - 30th June Venue: St. George's Heritage Centre, The Dock Arts Centre. There is alos a water music festival in `leitrim village on the 23rd of June

Sligo gearing up for the Exhibition of the year “The Mature Living Show is a dynamic event for people who want to make the most out of life”

ature Living Magazine is pleased to announce that the Mature Living Ultimate Lifestyle Show will be held on Friday 10th & Saturday 11th May at The Clarion Hotel in Sligo. Doors will open from 11am. Having fun, sharing time with people you enjoy, surrounding yourself with things you like, are just some of the fundamentals of living a happy and fulfilling life. As a visitor to the Mature Living Exhibition, it will encompass all of these highlights and feature many more. Visitors will be treated to a full array of shopping opportunities, interactive exhibits, main stage entertainment, informative presentations and a fun inexpensive day out with family and friends. This show promotes

the richness of celebrating life as a mature person and is a combination of Lifestyle Shows, Health & Wellness Expos, Seniors Fairs, Better Living and more...all under one roof! There will be exhibitors of all kinds on the days offering the older generation the perfect chance to discover all the latest products and services targeted directly to their age group. Unsurprisingly, the event is aimed at those over the age of 50 and offers a huge range of entertainment, including a fashion show starring “real” women, a garden showcase with experts answering questions, cookery demonstrations and craft sessions. For the active visitor there are also classes such as yoga and tai chi to partake in. Such a large event is of course sure to attract a host of exhibitors with more than 60 display stands and various seminars. Baby Boomers & Seniors will discover this event has a great deal to offer! Helping them plan for tomorrow while enjoying today. See a wide variety of fun, exciting, interesting and informative displays, representing all facets of today's 50 Plus lifestyles.

For the first time in history, you, the Baby Boomer and Senior are changing the definition of retirement. Seeking ways to renew, revitalize, reinvent and rediscover. Like anyone else who wants to keep ahead of their time and with the times, Boomers & Seniors need and want answers to numerous questions regarding health and wellness, travel, finance, real estate, anti-aging, gardening, recreational activity, technology, transportation, aesthetics, second careers, adult lifestyle living and more... The Mature Living Ultimate Lifestyle Show gives Boomers & Seniors the opportunity to get their questions answered, to connect with companies, demonstrate and

experience new products and services, come face-to-face with exhibitors who will inform, seminars that will educate and entertainment that will be fun and exciting. The Mature Living Exhibition is designed to encourage personal growth and enrichment for those in the third age. Past perceptions about aging are rapidly falling by the wayside. Growing older is a cause for CELEBRATION...live life to the fullest. Each show differs from the others from year to year, but they all have some things in common - plenty of opportunities to take part in activities (for example dancing, yoga, t'ai chi, bowls, pilates etc); shows and demonstrations including live cookery, ballroom dancing, make-overs and beauty tips and the spectacular fashion shows; seminars (including financial information, tales of reallife adventure, relationship advice and our popular 'gardening question time'; and lots of exhibitors from travel companies, holidays and hotel getaways, health care providers, financial advice, energy-saving companies, insurance companies etc. As you can probably tell, every show is a fun-filled day out.

Who Should Attend: • • • • • • •

Baby Boomers Seniors Empty Nesters Children of Senior Parents Retirees or Semi-Retirees Caregivers Grandchildren who want to spend a quality day with their grandparent(s) • Those interested in a fun day out

If you have not previously visited The Mature Living Exhibi!on you are in for a pleasant surprise!

The exhibi!on is all about making the most of your life and leisure, and visi!ng the show will give you plenty of ideas and experiences. The shows take place in The Clarion Hotel in Sligo on the 10th and 11th of May Visit www.maturelivingexpo.ie for the latest details

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at the

The

Exhibition

Clarion Hotel Sligo

2013

Fri May 10th 11-6 Sat May 11th 10-6

W O H S E L Y T S E F I L E T A M I THE ULT

What will be there... Health testing and monitoring Including blood pressure testing, spinal screening, visual screening tests and hearing tests.

Fashion Show The latest in both Men’s and Women’s fashion from leading stores

Computing and Internet tuition

Visitors will be given tuition on using the Internet and sending emails.

Antique valuations

A leading auctioneer will value small collectibles and jewellery.

Pampering Sessions

Indulge in a free manicure, pedicure or Indian head massage.

Wooden floors, conservatories, solar heating, hot tubs etc

Motoring

Test drive the latest car or maybe you want to look inside a motorhome.

Retirement villages

Many people are being attracted to the many new retirement villages, because of their security and medical facilities. A number of companies will be featuring their latest projects.

Personal finance

Investment advisors, equity release providers, income and inheritance tax consultants, mortgage and insurance providers and other specialists will be available to explain their products.

...Plus Much, Much More!

Home Improvement

Holidays

Professionals from the tourism sector will be on hand giving all the latest information on holidaying at home or abroad.

Gardening

Experts from Connacht Gold will answer visitors questions on all aspects of gardening.

Cosmetic procedures

Specialists will explain the various procedures & recent developments.

Over 60 exhibitors Exhibitors from all types of businesses displaying their products and services

The Mature Living Exhibition will supplement these features with a number of new attractions such as cosmetic and fashion make-overs, pets advice, wine tasting and much much more.

OVER 60 EXHIBITORS

A wide variety of talks & seminars

Entry €5

Free admission if you register online prior to April 25th

www.maturelivingexpo.ie

To Book a stand call Seamus on 085-2498067 or 071-9154538

Sligo gearing up for the Exhibition of the year “The Mature Living Show is a dynamic event for people who want to make the most out of life”

Who Should Attend: • • • • • • •

If you have not previously visited The Mature Living Exhibi!on you are in for a pleasant surprise!

Northwest Express April 18th, 2013

at the

The

Exhibition

Clarion Hotel Sligo

2013

Fri May 10th 11-6 Sat May 11th 10-6

W O H S E L Y T S E F I L E T A M I THE ULT

What will be there... Health testing and monitoring Including blood pressure testing, spinal screening, visual screening tests and hearing tests.

Fashion Show The latest in both Men’s and Women’s fashion from leading stores

Computing and Internet tuition

Visitors will be given tuition on using the Internet and sending emails.

Antique valuations

A leading auctioneer will value small collectibles and jewellery.

Pampering Sessions

Indulge in a free manicure, pedicure or Indian head massage.

Wooden floors, conservatories, solar heating, hot tubs etc

Motoring

Test drive the latest car or maybe you want to look inside a motorhome.

Retirement villages

Many people are being attracted to the many new retirement villages, because of their security and medical facilities. A number of companies will be featuring their latest projects.

Personal finance

Investment advisors, equity release providers, income and inheritance tax consultants, mortgage and insurance providers and other specialists will be available to explain their products.

...Plus Much, Much More!

Home Improvement

Holidays

Professionals from the tourism sector will be on hand giving all the latest information on holidaying at home or abroad.

Gardening

Experts from Connacht Gold will answer visitors questions on all aspects of gardening.

Cosmetic procedures

Specialists will explain the various procedures & recent developments.

Over 60 exhibitors Exhibitors from all types of businesses displaying their products and services

The Mature Living Exhibition will supplement these features with a number of new attractions such as cosmetic and fashion make-overs, pets advice, wine tasting and much much more.

OVER 60 EXHIBITORS

A wide variety of talks & seminars

Entry €5

Free admission if you register online prior to April 25th

www.maturelivingexpo.ie

To Book a stand call Seamus on 085-2498067 or 071-9154538

Northwest Express April 18th, 2013

Travelling Light Jewellery and accessories Finally, keep your packing even lighter by paring your make up and wash bag down to the bare minimum.

ou might stay here in the west and spend a few days in one of our fabulous towns like westport, sligo, ballins, carrick on shannon or donegal. Or maybe you’re jetting off to Prague, Paris, Rome, or even further afield. The packing basics for a mini break remain the same. You want to pack light. You want comfortable clothes and shoes for trekking round the sites during the day but you don’t want to scream TOURIST! Y ou want elegant evening wear, but you don’t want to take stuff that needs hanging, ironing or will crease to hell after 2 hours in a suitcase. If you have 2 nights and 2 days, plus some hellish travelling you want clothes that do double duty and stay looking good. Top Tips for your wardrobe: Pick a colour palette for the weekend - If your skirt, trousers and tops all go together you will have much more choice when you get dressed in the morning.

Choose fabrics from your wardrobe that you know don’t crease. Stick to what you know – If you take what you think are great new outfits, but when you try them on you hate them then you’re kind of stuck. Accessorise - Belts, earrings and necklaces take up no room at all in your luggage and mean you get a bit more flexibility in your outfits. Clip on earrings change the look of shoes, brooches work on T Shirts, bags and jackets. Here a bold red belt and cuff, teamed with smoky eye make up give a bold, dramatic evening look, while the same dress, bag and shoes teamed with delicate silver accessories and red lipstick gives an altogether more elegant evening look. If you take a scarf that doubles as a shawl you can take that out with you in the evening too. Whilst for daytime sightseeing and travelling 3 t shirts, a skirt and a pair of trousers actually gives you

6 different outfits before you’ve even accessorised and considering you’ll be wearing one of these outfits when you arrive and another when you leave you should have no problem fitting it all in a small weekend bag

Top tips for your makeup and wash bag: Keep the samples you find in magazines, or even ask for them at beauty counters. They’re great if you’re only going for a few nights Don’t waste money buying tiny travel sizes. Decant your larger products into smaller bottles (you can buy these at Boots) or if you’ve bought travel sizes in the

Your essential 2 day capsule wardrobe: Little Black Dress 2 different belts in different colours evening bag Large day time tote bag Pair of lightweight, comfortable trousers A skirt 3 x T Shirts/Tops A scarf A lightweight jacket Ballet Pumps or flats Black heels

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past, keep those bottles to decant into. Keep your look simple. Hairdryers in hotels are never right in front of the mirror and they mostly wheeze like an asthmatic tortoise. Take a hair brush and a few elastic bands and save the up dos for home. Take double duty make up. Lipstick works as blusher, eyeshadow as liner. Don’t paint your nails blood red just before you leave. Travel manages to chip nail polish without you even touching anything.

Northwest Express April 18th, 2013

Don Racine - An exclusive ladies boutique in Castlebar

on Racine is an exclusive ladies boutique opened in 1981 at Castle Street, Castlebar, Co Mayo by Michael and Margaret Parsons. The brainchild of Margaret Parsons, a fash-

ion icon herself, Don Racine has a very wide customer base of patrons travelling from many counties to sample this luxurious boutique’s superb personal service.We are a Ladies Boutique who offer a personal service

with exclusive labels, we cater for mother of the bride,going away outfits and high fashion for the younger customer. Don Racine has been recently refurbished to the highest international standards and

Castle Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo T: 0949022115 094 9022438 W: www.donracine.ie

now boasts two floors of the best international fashion “For that special occasion, a day at the races or a special wedding – Don Racine is well worth checking out”

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The Home For Great Holidays Is Enniscrone

Enniscrone is renowned for its breathtaking coastal beaut" and offers a wealth of amenities for a multit$de of interests. Whether a walk along the scenic shores of Killala Bay or you seek a challenging round of golf, or replenish yourself with a soak in its famous seaweed baths, Enniscrone must be sampled to be appreciated. editorial cour!esy of www.enniscroneonline.com

nniscrone is a small seaside village and is situated along the Atlantic Ocean in county Sligo on the Northwest coast of Ireland only 7km from Ballina , Co Mayo and 64 km from Sligo town it is ideally located for touring the north west scenic routes. It is one of Ireland's most beautiful and inspiring seaside towns, and is one of the best-known holiday centres in the Northwest. Áit Eile Restaurant at Gilroys Bar in Enniscrone, known for its friendly service, very good tasty food, and a great pint. Gilroy's bar is an ideal Irish pub situated in the heart of this seaside

village. Situated in the heart of Enniscrone the Pilot Bar is a cosy bar where you are always sure of a nice and warm welcome. the menu at the Pilot Bar is full of heartwarming home cooking inspired dishes, A visit to the pilot bar is a must for refuelling after a big session in the surf. Occasions Jewellers & Gift Shop, is Enniscrone’s first ever jewellery shop and is a store front for Classic Jewellery. The shop caters for all the needs of locals and visitors alike for gifts, jewellery, and Watch and jewellery repairs etc. Please visit our shop. . . you will go away happy!

Tel: 09636999 • www.waterpoint.ie • info@waterpoint.ie

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Enniscrone is now well known for surfing the breakers on the beach. During the summer season there two surf schools working from the beach which are both ISA approved. There is no feeling so exhilarating as catching your first wave, Enniscrone is the perfect place to introduce yourself to the wonderful world of surfing. .whether you are trying surfing for the first time or wishing to improve two surf schools are available in a safe and enjoyable environment with surfboards and wet suits provided. North West Surf School offer a variety of surf programs for all ages and skills

levels. Our programs feature youth surf camps, we also offer surfing lessons such as private and group surf lessons for adults and kid's most of the year round. 7th Wave surf school is run by Linda Byrne, Manager of the Irish Junior Surf Team, Irish Junior surfing Champion Ione Byrne, and Gerard Byrne, one time Irish Surf Team Member. Gerard has 35 years surfing experience. Gerard also shapes custom surfboards, and offers a surfboard repair service. The school offers Weekend Surfing Lessons, One to One Lessons, Corporate Groups and Kids Summer Surf Camps.

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Every 3rd Visit FREE Minimun 1 Adult and 1 Childn& Maximun 2 Adults and 2 Children Per Card Not Valid from 1st July to 31st August

For More Details Contact Us On 096 36999

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

Tel: 096-37085 • 087-6165411

Northwest Express April 18th, 2013

Cheats ripping off car buyers as 'clocking' scams on rise

ORE cars than ever have had their mileage altered as cheats cash in on demand for secondhand vehicles, Independent Motors can reveal. The shady figures behind the practice are putting the lives of unsuspecting buyers at risk by falsifying mileage ('clocking') to the tune of up to 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometres) on some cars, new Cartell.ie figures show. The implications are sinister for the safety of drivers, passengers and the road

users they meet because of potentially excessive wear and tear on vital parts. As well as that, buyers risk losing thousands when the true history of their purchase is discovered and the trade-in value of their car plummets. According to the car-history and vehiclecheck experts at Cartell.ie, more than 11pc of cars now on our roads have been 'clocked'. That is a frightening proportion. It means more than one in 10 cars being driven today

is likely to be dodgy in some respect. The 11pc figure is based on details of more than 50,000 cars and as such is likely to be an accurate reflection of what is going on. Responding to queries from Independent Motors, the legal manager of Cartell.ie, John Byrne, says the rate of clocking has steadily increased since the start of the recession. He adds: "Worryingly, the clocking rate has crept up steadily since we started

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tracking these figures. "The figure of 11pc is almost twice as high as the comparable figure in the UK which currently stands at 6pc." The lack of cash for new vehicles is helping to drive demand for used cars. And that is where the 'clockers' are exploiting the market. There is no doubt the number of older cars is increasing. The 2011 Bulletin of Vehicle and Driver Statistics showed that 79pc of private cars were four years or older (71pc in 2009) while 60pc were six years and older (53pc in 2009). "Lower mileage vehicles, particularly for certain registration years such as 2009, can be sold at a premium due to the considerable demand for them," Mr Byrne says. He and his colleagues are aware of several severe cases of clocked vehicles this year. They tell a story of one customer who checked with their organisation this week. It had a recorded mileage from a reputable source that was 100,000 miles more than the stated current total. "Worse still, that mileage had been recorded three years ago," Mr Byrne revealed. That means it could have travelled as many as 200,000 miles more than was claimed. Whoever buys a vehicle like that could face huge repair bills. They would also get a lot less when they trade it in, leaving them thousands of euro out of pocket. Buying privately is fraught with danger but according to recent analysis, buyers appear to be increasingly bypassing established dealers when it comes to purchasing secondhand vehicles. Consumer legislation is quite weak in the area of private-to-private sale deals.

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Sunny side up for new Citroen Cabriolet

t has sold in trailer-loads in the UK and now claims a 24pc market share in its segment there. In contrast, the DS3 has captured only a modest 5pc of the cake here. However, Citroen believes that's because of its concentration in recent times on re-structuring its Irish operations rather than devoting resources to intensive local promotion of the car. Now, though, it feels the time has come to capitalise on its proven potential by lifting the lid on its new, petite but sturdy convertible. Admittedly, in Cabrio guise, it slots into "a niche within a niche" but, on the evidence of a brief first drive in Valencia last week, it's likely to provide stern competition for established rivals, like the Fiat 500C and Mini Convertible. Interestingly, Citroen revealed that, it plans to launch at least three new models, two saloons and, for the first time, an SUV. Ardnaree, Ballina. 096-70523 Morgan

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The cabrio gets here in March when we can aspire to some sunshine. The car's motorised, three-stage canvascovered roof takes just 16 seconds to fully retract even at speeds of up to 75mph. The test car, with a refined and punchy six-speed THP 155 turbocharged engine, will be on sale here along with another petrol and a diesel variant. Pricing, like exact specification, has not yet been confirmed but expect the DS3 DSign VTI 82 (4.9l/100km; 112 Co2g/km) to cost around €21,195; the DStyle e-HDi 90 Airdream EGS6 (3.8, 99) €25,045; and the DS3 DSport THP 155 (5.9, 137), €25,545, excluding related charges. With five or six-speed manual gearboxes, economy of up to 57.6mpg is claimed. This impressed with assured handling and zesty acceleration and seems destined, at the least, to tempt buyers.

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Springtime Car Care

Because we feel the effects of winter more harshly than summer, we go to extra lengths to protect ourselves with coats and hats and gloves.

ost of us make sure that our cars are ready for the onslaught of frigid winter weather too. We make sure we have snow tires, an ice scraper and deicer. However, in these milder months we can shed our heavy and restrictive coats and hats and take life easy. We also tend to be more lax with our car care too. Remember, your car needs protection and routine maintenance year-round, no matter what the temperature. Your engine is effected by extremes of temperature. Don't think that it isn't hard on the engine when you sit idling in a traffic jam with the air conditioner blasting away inside. The first reason to keep up a maintenance schedule is to save yourself money in the long run. If you have a newer car in order to keep the warranty in effect you need to have it serviced according to your manufacturers recommended schedule. If your car is older and out of warranty you need to be more vigilant. It's up to you to make a service schedule for your car. Make a checklist and keep track of the following items; Oil: This should be changed every 3,000 miles. If your car is "using" oil as the saying goes, check it every other time you fill up. Carry an extra quart

of oil in the trunk. Along with an oil change most "speedy" oil change businesses check belts, hoses, fluid levels, tires, etc. Antifreeze: Have your cars heating and cooling system checked at least yearly. You want to make sure you have adequate temperature protection, summer and winter. Air filter: This should be checked at the same time you have your oil changed. A clogged air cleaner can really slow down your engines performance. Brakes: If you notice any squealing of your breaks have them checked as soon as possible. It's much cheaper to replace worn pads than it is to have to replace expensive rotors if they become worn. Tyres: The air pressure is usually checked at the same time you have your oil changed. You should also have the tires rotated on a regular basis, this can really prolong their life. Battery: Batteries are sealed units now. Have the battery checked at least once a year. Following these tips all year round will help you keep you car in top running order.

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Commercial safety camera system. Suitable for tractors, machinery, diggers, combine harvesters etc. Required by law €250 All new Calving Camera Kits, wireless, distance no object (phone for details) TheTrulyOne Universal Bluetooth Display Car Kit. Dual handset compatible. Prices from €100

Crossmolina Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Pre Booking: 096-22555

JOHN McHALE LTD.

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

Save money and time on Council Levies, Traffic lights and digging up the road

Specialists in two-way programming, repairs, parts supplied for radios, aerial masts etc.Trade enquries welcome.

email: ballina@auctionmarts.com web: www.mayosligomart.com

• Tractor And Trailer For Hire • Mini Digger With Driver For Hire

Underground Bore Holes upto 75mm

Furbo, Co. Galway. Tel: 086-2592345

Hazelwood, Sligo. Phone 071-9143552 / 9145842 Fax 071-9140355

Sawmill & Timber Merchant

Reversing cameras supplied and fitted nationwide Call for details

Damien McKelvey

TRAILERS Ballinacor, Killygordon

074-9149896

www.damienmckelveytrailers.com

Manufacturers of: - Builders trailers - Flat trailers 10ft, 12ft, 14ft, 16ft - Beaver tail trailers - Quad Trailers - Plant trailers - Car transporters - Advertising trailers - Dog trailers - Tippers (elec and manual) - Mesh sides & canopies - EU Breaking system available

6x4 Hydraulic Tipping Quad trailer

Underground Road Crossing

Call David For Details: 087-2347424

FARM FENCING

Domonic Frizzell for all your farm and reps fencing.

Suppliers of Tanalised Timber • Post & Rail Fencing • Round and Square Posts • Decking Timber SPECIALISTS IN KILN DRIED ROOFING TIMBER Manufacturers of Wooden Pallets and Crates

Digging and Hedging Services available

087-6806781 / 071-9186927

Plant & Agri Machinery Sales Castlebar Road, Westport, Co. Mayo Telephone: (098) 29122 / (087) 2411120

Irish Shamrock Trees

Whitethorn & Beech Hedging Trees and more

• Aeos & REPS Specialists • All trees and tree plants • Refridgerated trees • Trees from €2.00 • All year round planting • Best Value Trees in Ireland.

Tel: 087-2743914 24 HR www.irishshamrocktrees.com

Trailers made to Customer Specification Delivery can be arranged

WANTED Ford, Massey

Fergusons, Fiats, New Hollands & Valmets 2WD & 4WD

Barbed sheep and electric wire

16 Years Experience

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Anything Considered Running or Not Also Wanted All Rubber Wheeled & Track Diggers Any Condition Cash on Collection

Call Fermanagh on 0044-7818-452267

Your

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Introducing new Kubota RTV accessories. The RTV canopy, mesh sides extensions and yard scraper/grader. Full range of Kubota lawncare, tractors and utility vehicles in stock. Kubota tractors from 14-130hp.M7040, M8540, M9540, M108S & LA1403 loader and M130X and LA2253 in stock. Range of Kubota RTVs in different variations available including the road legal version with fully enclosed cab. Range of used Kubota mini excavators including KX008-3, KX36-3, KX71-3, KX91-3 and KX161-3 New Kubota GR1600 lawnmower New Kubota G23 high tip mower in stock with 48” shaft driven deck SH Kubota B1750 20hp compact tractor, VGC, resprayed SH Kubota B2150 Hst, 24hp compact tractor, original SH Kubota STV 32 with 60” deck. Very clean machine

10 Kubota M130X 07 Kubota M125X 03 Renault Temis 610 & Stoll loader 03 Reanult Temis 630 99 Landini Legend 105 95 Ford/NH 6640 93 Deutz DX6.06 92 MF390 with MF80 loader 88 Case 248 Selection of 35s, 135s

FEENEY TRAILERS 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

WANTED ALL TYPES OF TRACTORS & TRACK MACHINES

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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Ballina Heating & Plumbing Supplies Ltd

Foxford Road, Ballina - Tel: 096-22833

RIGHT PRICE

FIREPLACES

(Proprietors: Andrew & Joanne Clarke) The Suir by Henley Stoves Small stove that delivers 6kW of heat to the room. Beautifully crafted to fit most decor styles.

€350 The Carraig Mor 30kW SOne of the most powerful stoves on the market HEATS 16 / 18 RADIATORS

€1675

The Aran by Henley Stoves Small stove that delivers 6kW and an effciency of up to 79% “it certainly punches well above its weight”

Effrinagh Village, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim Tel: 071-9623345 / 086-6073181 / Fax: 071-9620174

€350 The Carraig Mor 20kW It heats upto 14 radiators and gives and impressive 4kW to the room. HEATS 12 /14 RADIATORS

€1350

STOCKISTS OF Warrior, Boru, Mazona, Firewarm, Saey, Olymberyl, Efel Oil, Horse Flame, Stovax, Emerald, Mulberry, Villager, Stratford Stoves & Hercules

Let us quote you for all your Heating and Plumbing Materials, Bathroom Suites and Showers

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

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naturalhealth

33 The information provided to you on this page is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical advice and it is important that you do not make medical decisions without first consulting your doctor or other healthcare professional.

Improve Your Hearing

ARE YOU OVER WEIGHT?

Sound Source Location Exercise Here is the first drill for sharpening your hearing. This helps your ear's directional sense and requires a partner. Get some small noisemaker like a horn or even a small radio speaker. Go to a large room with very little acoustic bounce off and furniture. If you can do this in an open-air environment so much the better, but you'll look a bit funny to any passer-by so you might want to find a private spot. Now, the drill is simple. Starting at a regular distance get your partner to sound off small two or three-second bursts around you. Then just point where the noise came from. Limit your choices initially to the eight compass points (including northeast etc). Later on, vary the drill by having your partner alter the distance at which he sounds off. You should not only name directions, but the approximate distance away from where the noise was made.

EARING is the ability to perceive sound by detecting vibrations through an organ such as the ear. It is one of the traditional five senses. The inability to hear is called deafness. Most people are prone to loss-of-hearing or getting bad hearing as they get older. Hearing cannot be restored with medicines. In such case, you will need hearing aids to compensate for your lack of hearing. This article will talk about the things you can do to improve your hearing now, while it's still fully functional. Here are five assorted tips and drills you can do to make sure you maintain your hearing ability. Maintenance is Important Avoid loud noises, as these can damage your eardrums. Listening to loud music or with plug-in headphones as opposed to the foam or rubber types that just nestle on your ears is a quick way to lose hearing. Being subjected to incredibly loud, shrill, and irritating noises every day such as power tools in your workplace or road-works are detrimental to

your hearing. Avoid them at all cost. Regular EENT (eyes, ears, nose & throat) Check-ups Add visiting an EENT doctor to your list of bi-annual check-ups alongside your usual ones, like visits to the dentist and general medical check-ups. This helps maintain all your senses, not just hearing. EENTs can give you preventive medications to treat any mild problems you may have with hearing before these worsen. Vitamins and Medication There are four vitamins and medications that have been tested and proven to help in the maintenance of hearing. These haven't been noted to significantly enhance a person's hearing acuity, but they have been known to prevent the deterioration of hearing ability. These four vitamins, with corresponding dosages, are the following: Acetyl-Carnitine (150mg a day), Alpa-Lipoic acid (150 mg a day), Glutathione (50 mg a day), and Coenzyme Q10 (60 mg a day).

Noise Filtering Exercise This drill is for filtering sound and it's simple to do also. Tune in to a station that plays a moderately fast music. It shouldn’t be too loud. Then, talk to a friend. Do not raise your voice and carry on a conversation without leaning in to hear-better. Then after a few minutes, add a second radio playing a different music. Then later throw in a third... you get the picture. This helps you filter out any extraneous noise and improves your ear's ability to pick out only the sounds you want to hear. Keeping Your Ears Clean Bacteria, (known as “wax”) builds up in ears very fast. Although this is the case, a small amount of bacteria is actually good for your ears. It protects the skin of the human ear canal, assists in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some protection from other bacteria, fungi, insects and water. But excess wax can press against the eardrum and/or occlude the external auditory canal and impair hearing. That is why it is essential to use ear-buds or sprays to clean your ears twice or three times a month. Avoid cleaning your ears everyday as this will irritate your ears.

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Westport Foot Clinic

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Loss Assessors YOUR DEFINITIVE GUIDE

Your Loss Assessor will handle all aspects of the claims process

A Loss Assessor represents policyholders when they need to submit an Insurance claim, and our members have experience in dealing with all types of claim, for both private individuals and businesses. Your Assessor will handle all aspects of the claims process, meeting with the Insurers' representatives, the Loss Adjuster or any other professional appointed by them, preparing your claim and negotiating the best possible settlement for you.They will also handle cases where liability for your claim has been refused by insurers, or where problems have arisen regarding policy liability or delays.

A Loss Assessor will:

• Attend on you immediately • Prepare the claim • Negotiate best terms for settlement on your behalf

Insurance Company will deal with it in a sympathetic manner and in such a way that does not leave you financially disadvantaged.

White & Associates

Sadly, the reality is often very different. In dealing with a claim of any size, the Insurance Company will appoint a LOSS ADJUSTER or representative. He is ENGAGED and PAID by the Insurance Company.

• Public Loss Assessors • Independent Claim Estimators • Property Damage Insurance Consultants

There are always grey areas Claims assessing is not an exact science and there are many instances where there is no absolute answer to the way a claim for a particular item should be settled. Human nature being what it is, the Loss Adjuster is likely to lean towards his principals, the Insurance Company. LOSS ASSESSORS charge a fee agreed with you in advance, for the work undertaken ON YOUR BEHALF

When should I appoint my Loss Assessor?

For what type of claim is a Loss Assessor needed?

The services of a Loss Assessor should be sought for all claims following loss by: •Fire • Theft • Flood • Storm • Business Interruption • Oil & Chemical Pollution • Subsidence • Computer Loss • Transit • Natural Disaster • Motor • Third Party Property Claims

Why should I need a Loss Assessor? The only reason why anyone effects insurance is against the possibility of a claim. So when a claim does arise you have the right to expect that your

We represent you! We offer a fast professional service so don’t leave your claim to chance! Our first consultation is free, so don't hesitate to contact us. Leitrim: Tel: 071 983 3780 Mob: 086 600 7800 Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim

Donegal: Tel: 071 983 3865 Unit 3, Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal

info@expertassessors.ie • www.expertassessors.ie White & Associates is regulated by the Cental Bank of Ireland (formely the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority)

The way a claim is prepared and presented if every bit as important as the way in which it is negotiated and settled. You therefore need to appoint a LOSS ASSESSOR as soon as you realise that you have a claim. DON’T WAIT until things start to go wrong – when the Insurance Company’s LOSS ADJUSTER tells you that you are not entitled to claim for something which you were convinced forms part of your claim – or when the LOSS ADJUSTER tries to reduce the amount you are claiming. Often quoting “small print” in the policy

Loss Assessors and Claims Managers

Tel: 096-60070 / 087-7995510 • • Members of the Insurance Institute • of Ireland • and offer a • Nationwide Service • •

Burst Pipes/Water Ingress Flood Damage Fire and Smoke Damage Storm and Lightning Damage Subsidence • Oil Leaks Business Interruption • Theft Malicious Damage/Vandalism

Contact our office for a free, no obligation, review of your insurance policy documentation.

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Have you been Burgled, items stolen or damaged? Has your home been damaged by Burst Pipes or Leaks? Have you had Storm Damage Or has your chimney been damaged by high winds?

Breaffy, Ballina, Co. Mayo e:info@sbassociates.ie • www.sbassociates.ie

Contact us Today for a no obligation consultation! Clare Flanagan - Clare Office Doolin, Co. Clare Tel: 087 679 7009 Office: 065 7074 906 F: 065 7074 173 clare@auray.ie

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No Fees unless your claim is successful

Ballinteane, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo Tel / Fax: 096-36214 Mobile: 087-6956143 declan@aaawestlossassessors.net www.aaawestlossassessors.net

Insurance Loss Assessors • Fire Damage • Oil Leaks • Flood Damage • Accidental Damage • Water Leaks • Quantity Surveying • Impact Damage

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 interferences? We look after the paperwork in negotiating your insurance claim. We act on your behalf to get the best possible outcome. Regulated by the Financial AuthorityNationwide Service

Holborn St., Sligo

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COMMERCIALS

FARM LIVESTOCK

2005 TRANSIT SWB, 2 Litre Diesel, Good COndition, DOE 12/13,Average milage, €2400 Tel: 087-1922872

RED/WHITE HEREFORD HEIFER suck calf, 4 weeks old, very good quality make nice suckler replacement. Tel: 087-7127052

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 03’ FORD 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 VW CADDY DIESEL 02, DOE test 12 Months, 4 new tyres and timing belt and water pump done. €2,300. Tel: 086-8943676 FARM EQUIPMENT

9FT WIDE HARROW with leveling board in front, packer at the back. Boyle area. No Private numbers please. Tel: 071-9664831 MUCK SPREADER Flemming muck spreader, 2 years old. Little work done. As new. Mayo area. €1, 300 Tel: 087-7904418 PZ HAYBOB In good condition, new tyres and springs , good gates, crop divider and drive shaft - grab yourself a bargain! €940 No Provate numbers please. Tel: 087-2042396

SUCK CALVE SHORTHORN Heifer, 3 weeks old, nice quality, suit bucket rearing or suckling, make an excellent suckler replacement. Tel: 087-7127052 NABIAN X ALPINE and Nabian x Saneen male 1 gear old goats, of good quality and from a good farm, also Rhode Island red cockerals hacthed June 2012 Tel: 096-45929 HAZELWOOD LAND FOR SALE 6.5 acres, good quality grazing, with road frontage. Tel: 071-9141458 SHORTHORN HEIFER WEANLINGS Born spring 2012. Very good quality, weaned, make excellent breeding replacements, out wintered stock. Mayo area. Call for price. Tel: 087-2853594 20 CHAROLAIS HEIFERS 20 super quality golden/white Charolais heifers. Have to be seen to be appreciated.Weighing on average 430-440 kgs. Price on inspection. Sligo area. Call for prices. Tel: 087-2216103 RED/ WHITE HEREFORD HEIFER Suck calves suitable to bucket feed or for suckling, make excellent suckler replacements. 087-2853594 4 YOUNG HENS Rhode island red & light Sussex cross. Over stocked. Price: €50 Tel: 087-2706123

SUFFOLK RAM 2 year old Suffolk ram. Excellent quality, great length & height. Ready for breeding now, & in future years. Mayo area. Price: €250 Tel: 087-9485286 GOOD SUFFOLK SHEEP 7 Suffolk Ewes, all with full mouth of teeth. All suitable for breeding. All have previously raised twin lambs. All from good breeding flock. Ages 3 to 5 years. All in good condition. Regular dosing. Easy to handle.West Mayo area. Price: €75 each. Tel: 087-6184154

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CREATIVE, FUN AND INTERACTIVE LEARNING Qualified and registered music teacher with 10 years ecperience available for 1:1 Piano tuition in SLigo ton (Beginners - Advanced, RIAM Exams) Call Clodagh: 087-7537093 NOKIA 6610I Unlocked to all networks

6 TON OF HORSE MANURE Suitablke for gardening purposes or as required (Free of charge) Crossmolina area. Tel: 096-31197 2 GO CART SEATS Suit 10 yr old plus, used only a few times. Price: €100. Plus BMX bike never used. Price: €70 Tel: 086-8730124 BUSINESS INVESTMENT Invest in a small business starting up with a guaranteed return. It's a recession beating contact. Tel: Padraig 087-9982216 REAL AUTHENTIC JEWELLERY 2 x Women's Rings. 1 x 25carrot. Also Diamond embraced Broach available. Sligo Town area. Please call 087-7128857 If there is no answer, please txt details, & I will call back. PRICE NEGOTIABLE VARIOUS Suit in good condition €250. Computer table €100. 2 coffee tables €50 €60. Cabinet with glass €350. Sligo area. Tel:086-8357127 / 071-9167664 HEDGING FOR SALE Strong 2 year old plants. Escallonia, Olearia (sea holly), Laurel, Fuchsia, Senecio. All in 2L pots. Ballina area. Price: €1.95 Also Beech bareroot 4-5ft only €2.95 Tel: 096-45353 HOLIDAY HOME

in excellent condition looks like new. Easy for anyone to use. can post. Roscommon area. Price: €75.00 No private number or texts calls only Tel: 085-7572125

FREE PRIVATE CLASSIFIED

2 BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT On 5 star golf resort, near Murcia airport, & 55 minutes from Alicante, airport pick up - organised, apart-

HOUSEHOLD

VARIOUS ANTIQUES old solid wood church door 35" x 83" Price: €450. Teak door, glass & panel 32" x 78" Price: €50. Internal door panel white 30" x 78" Price: €25. 16" steel frame fireplace €150 Tel: 0868505794

HOUSE CONTENTS Fridge freezer vgc €159, Couch 3 Seater €95, 2 seater €95, Carved Mahogany coffee table, 2 single beds €45 each. Tel: 085-8293211

VARIOUS FURNITURE ITEMS Suite of furniture, cabinet with glass, 2 coffee tables, small wooden filing cabinet, & old type mirror. Sligo area. Call me for prices. Tel: 071-9167664 / 086-8357127

ment is fully furnished, large swimming pool, just off our extended pation, 24 hour security. €40 per night Tel: 086-8591954 gallagherrentals@ hotmail.com

ELECTRIC COOKER In perfect condition, not even one year old, double oven, and ceramic top colour white, genuine reason for sale. €300 ono. North Sligo area. Tel: 087-24940044

FRIDGE FREEZER FOR SALE 17 inches wide, 18 inches high, 19 inches long. Powerpoint. Never used €120. Te;” 071-9664831

2 ARMCHAIRS Comes from a 3 piece suite. Brown / gold fabric - draylon. With wood insert @ sides. Good condition. Mayo area. Price: €50 each. Tel: 087-8109485

MOTORS

BEKO ELECTRIC COOKER white, with double oven and ceramic hob in perfect condition, can be seen working, less than 1 year old, genuine reason for selling. North Sligo area.€300 Call after 2pm 0872940044 STANLEY OIL STOVE In excellent working condition. €400 ono. Tel: 085-1000998 SALE OF VARIOUS ITEMS Modern leather couch, 3 seater chair vgc, solid brass long fine irons €25 vgc, Spider leg occasional table, lawn mower, electric briggs and stratton vgc €65 4 carved oak chairs (dining) need upholstery €165 also new adult trampoline. Tel: 085-8293211

2003 TOYOTA AVENSIS 1.6 PETROL Needs NCT, reason for sale is lack of use. Tel: 0868985594 92 MITSUBISHI JEEP in mint condition, passed MOT, genuine reason for selling. Price €2000. First to see will buy. Also 2 Mitsubihi Jeeps good engines and bodies, for use as spares. Tel: 096-31197 VINTAGE CAR PARTS FOR SALE Windscreens, Ford Austins etc, Carburettors, radiators, dynamos, starter motors, windscreen wipers, Call before 12 noon. Tel: 071-9183546 OPEL ASTRA PETROL 1997, 4 Door, 120,000 miles only 8000 from last NCT, no rust, good tyres. Contact Martin on 0863547238

FIAT FOR SALE PETS

Air Con, Power Steering, Metallic Paint, Immobiliser, Manual, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag In reasonably good condition, moving out of Ireland so will not need anymore. Will consider any offers whatsoever. NCT till May 27th, Open to consider ANY offers. Call me on 0871201044 for more info. If I do not answer I am probably in college, but if you leave a message I will get back to you ASAP. CAR WANTED Nissan Note, Ford Fusion, Prius os similar. Sligo area preferable. Call: 085-8293211

PUPS FOR SALE 5 Pure bred cavalier king charles. 8 weeks old, wormed and microchipped, 3 black and tanned females, 1ruby female and 1 ruby male. €300. Tel Simon: 0851024275 JACK RUSSELL PUPS FOR SALE €50. Tel: 071-9167116 or 086-2406299 SPORTS

NEW GENTS 18 SPEED BIKE Still in box, wunwanted present, call for price . No private numbers. Tel: 087-7858303

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CASTLEGARDEN LAWNMOWER Self drive as new 5.5HP €450ono Call: 087-1541210 Anytime LARGE QUANTITY OF FIRST CLASS TURF AND WOOD For Sale. Shed Stored, delivered. Tel: 087-7462440

SUCK CALVES Red / White Hereford heifers 3/6 weeks old, very good quality, make excellent suckler replacements. Suitable for bucket rearing or suckling. Tel: 087-7120752

NOKIA 6230I Condition New, No marks or scratches, one the most popular phones, ever made. Easy for anyone to use .Can post Calls only no texts or private number Tel: (085) 7572125 €65

BEAUTIFUL SOFA / COUCH Folds out into a bed, selling as it is too big for the room. Contatc me and I can send on pictures if required. Call: 085-1000998

ELECTROLUX INSIGNT ELECTRIC COOKER Double oven, ceramic hob / grill / electronic timer, 12 months guarantee, brand new, unwanted gift, wrapper still on it. Cost €699 will sell for €500. Also 6 new heavy kitchen chairs in mid oak. Cost €450 sell for €300. Tel: 086-3968253

Pay €500 Less for Cavity & Attic Insulation Pay up to €3850 less for External Insulation

Just pay for the cost of the insulation job less the SEAI grant amount!

www.superiorinsulations.ie

Superior Insulations, Charlestown, Co. Mayo

Lo Call: 1890 253 221

FOR SALE! WOMANS JEWELLERY AND FASHION HIGH HEELS Prices negotiable. Also Any Murray replica tennis racket. €65.00 Tel: 087-7128857

ONE SMALL TRAILER fully covered, suitable for dogs, needs some repair, wheels etc. €400 Also trailer 6x5 foot, suitable for sheep or any househol use €450 Tel: 085-7653336 6310I UNLOCKED to all network except 3 Nokia's most popular model. Great work phone easy to use. in new condition no marks or scratches. No private number or texts calls only €65 Tel: (085) 7572125 6230I UNLOCKED TO ALL NETWORKS Condition like new no mark or scratches. one of the best phone Nokia ever made easy to use great work phone calls only no private numbers. €55 Tel: (085) 7572125 2003 FORD FOCUS 1 Lady owner, silver 1.6l, NCT March 14. €2500 Tel: 086-3123124

Septic Tank Emptying & Desludging We also fit Tanks, Percolation Areas, Polishing filters, Pumps etc

Waste Permit Holder Frank Gallagher Construction

COSTA DEL SOL -LA CALA. FOR RENT 2 bedroom ground floor apt. sleeps 5 with pool and parking.. 5 mins walk to beach, restaurants ,shops and bus stop. 25 mins to Malaga Airport. Flights from Knock,Shannon, Dublin. € 300 per week. Phone 0866629815.

WANTED Unused / not working fridge freezers, dish washers, tumble dryers, washing machines, for collection by us. Contact 087-998-2216 for further details SUMMER / WEEKEND STAFF WANTED for on street selling, we require people for the Western / Donegal region to sell our cards for leading charities. Good commission paid. Contact: 087-9982216 COSTA DEL SOL BENALMADENA. MINERVA JUPITER APARTMENTS. Studios from €100 to €250 pw. 1bedrooms from €150 to €350 pw. 5 minutes walk from the beach. 15 minutes by train/taxi from airport. www.costadelsoldiyholidays.com Tel: 091762454 evenings 0876549183 2 X PURE BRED CHARLAIOS BULLS 15 months old. Tel: 086-3383391 JACK FOAL 15 MONTH OLD DONKEY For Sale €100 Tel: 086-8791690 DONKEY CART ON RUBBER WHEELS Boxes and cribs, sidecart on Honda wheels and donkey harness. Full set all in excellent condition, genuine reason for selling €550 the lot No Offers. Tel: 087-4128513

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MAHOGANY COLOUR FIREPLACE suround with 2 shelves and detailed decoration, 54 in wide, 50 ins high. Cost €850 Sell for €500 as new Tel: 086-3968253 FERGUSON 2 FUSION PLOUGH Also drill plough and harrows. Twin wheels suitable for Ferguson 35 and 135 tractors. Also old fire crane €60, selection of oil lamps and tiley lamps and various other antiques. Tel: 085-7402518 SELECTION OF HORSE DRAWN MACHINERY also a selection of antiques, skillet pots, creamery can, oil and tilly lamps Tel: 085-7402518 HP PHOTOSMART PRINTER A526 `Compact Photo printer and premium paper

high gloss 10x15 cm 85 Sheets never used sell for €80 Tel: 086-3968253 POWER DISHWASHER Just over 12 months old (white) €100 Also 3ft 6” Bed in good condition. €50 Tel: 071-9630582 PARTS FOR MASSEY FERGUSON 35 120 Diesel, Ford 3000 Tractor perfect engine. €1500. Tel: 085-7402518 LORRY LOADS OF TURF High standard, shed stored, seasonal hopper turf/ hardwood for sale. Deilvery throughout the Northwest. Tel: 087-7462440 BURBERYY HANDBAG and Purse was €400 will sell for €200 Tel: 089-4330884

SOLID WALNUT TABLE WITH 6 DINING CHAIRS Brand new, never used, still in protective covering, Worh €2100 selling for €1000. Sligo Area. Call: 087-1338418 4 MATCHING CHINA PLATES Reasonably new, also 2 vases - prices negotiable, please text - dont call Tel: 087-7128857 FIRE GUARD WITH T LIGHTS €35 Rug 69” x 47” €70, three leg antique chair €100, round drop leaf table €80 large serving bowls and plate ship design €50, Beautiful console, good condition €250 47”x20” BW BLower vase €15

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McKelvey Asbestos Removal Ltd

Specialists in Asbestos Removal,Surveys and Reinstatement

Tom Vesey Precast Concrete IRISH AGRÉMENT BOARD

Works approved by Education Boards, Health Trusts, Commercial and Private Clients

Free Estimates Provided Tel: (028) 81670586. 0910

Fully licensed, insured and trained operatives

B FLOOD LTD

Tom Browne 0044 7748 638997

Drumlish Phone: 043-3329409 Area Sales Rep. Ollie Scally Phone: 087-2519848 olliescallybdf@gmail.com

NOW OPEN IN DRUMLISH, CO. LONGFORD Serving Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon with Readymix Concrete, Blocks & Stone.

BUILDING PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATE No. 96/0072 SR6 1991

• Twin Chamber Septic Tanks • 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

Visit www.dg-upvcwindows.com

TO WINDOWS, DOORS & PATIO DOORS

GLASS PARTS ETC REPLACED

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

Brendan Gormley 071-9183860 087-2562669

• Made to measure Including cut-outs for sockets • Heat Resistant Tempered glass • Hygenic & Easy to clean • Painted Colour of your choice RAL or british standard paint charts • Easily fitted over existing tiles • Free quotation service

CONCRETING All types of concreting

Floors, Footpaths, Streets, Kerbs, Brick Paving, Tarmacadam, etc Call Seamus: 086-8617606

Far Finisklin Road, Co. Sligo

Lynns Dock, Sligo • Tel: 071-9157830 www.sligowoodflooring.com

Tel: 071-91 61924 Email: sales@sligoglass.com

Huge Range of Semi-Solids, Solids and Laminates

www.sligoglass.com

"pride in our work"

MAKERS, SUPPLIERS & FITTERS

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

Glenview Decorative Stone TM

Chris Mc Glynn Painter ! Decorater

No job to small

Internal, External, Commercial, Domestic

chrismcglynnpainting@gmail.com Tel: 086 382 7383

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

Mob: 086 355 3029 Tel \ Fax: 074 938 5649

Email: inishowenupvc@hotmail.com

SILICA SAND FOR SAND POLISHING FILTERS Manufacturers and Suppliers of:

Decorative Stone: Suitable for Driveways, Maintenance free Gardens, Memorials, Pathways, Pot topping, Mulching. Silica Sands: Suitable for Football Pitches, Golf courses, Horse Arenas, Horse Gallops, Dog Tracks Glassmaking Paving Sands: Suitable for Paving and Brick Laying Building and Plastering Sands Horticultural Sands & Grits: Suitable for Lawn Top Dressing, Football Pitch top dressing, Golf Course Top Dressing.

Filtration Silica Sands:

To EPA Specification for Sand Polishing Filters SEWAGE TREATMENT AND WATER FILERTATION CE Accredited Children's Playsand Dried Silica Sands • Flood Defence & De-icing Salt All grades of lime free crushed stone available including lime free drainage chippings, 804, crusher run, etc., Available at all Hardware, DIY Garden Centres and Paving outlets. For further information on your nearest stockists please contact us: 071 – 9646017 or by e-mail at enquiries@glenviewworld.com Glenview TM is a product of Hillstreet Quarries Ltd.

TELEPHONE: 094-9388208 / MOBILE: 087-2503184

For a professional service in planning applications for: Private houses, extensions (any size), small scale commercial, also cottage renovations etc. Timber frame and low energy dwellings a special interest. Contact Martin McGloin Bunduff, Cliffoney, Co. Sligo casarcser@hotmail.com

Tel/Fax: 071-9166277 Mob: 087-2817620

Painter & Decorator Available

Contact Mark on 087-1174709 or 086-8849050 • 20% Discount on all work • Any Colour • Any brand of your choice • Quality Work Guaranteed • C2 Registered & Fully Insured • Covering all areas

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Gilroy Glass Ltd

EST. 1980

• PVCu Windows and Doors • Sliding Sash Windows • Commercial & Aluminium Windows & Doors • Curtain Walling • Full 10 Year Guarantee • Free Estimates & Advice Extensive Showroom in Toberbride Business Park, Collooney, Co. Sligo @ Galway Roundabout

TEL: 071-9130004 Contact Nigel: 087-2251337 www.mcmullanodonnell.com info@mcmullanodonnell.com

Prop. Kevin Burns Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh

• Manufacturers of double glazed units to trade and retail

Suppliers & Installers of uPVC Windows & Doors

• Replace your existing double glazed units with energy efficient units

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

•Complete glazing service • Stockists of all types of glass • Glass cut while you wait

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

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Hazelwood Rd, Sligo

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LG GLASS

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- the ultimate flat roofing system exclusivley available throughout Fermanagh, Monaghan & Cavan.

Westport Road, Castlebar

Philips Building

Stone

Beltra, Co.Sligo

Telephone: 087-2496005 • Sandstone & Limestone for house walls and fireplaces • Gravel & Sand • Colour Chips in Ton Bags for Flowerbeds or Driveways • Natural Stone & Paving Slabs

To advertise here contact our friendly sales team on 085-2498063 \ 8 CHIMNEYS

Tel: 094-9022000

Tempo, Enniskillen. Tel: 048-8954 1493 Mob: 0044 (0) 7904 019484

www.lg-glass.ie

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

Stonemason Loftus Guttering All types of Stonework carried out to a high standard Services

Fireplaces & Feature Walls External Walls & Pillars

T MASON FOR ALL YOUR BRICK, BLOCK AND STONEWORK NEEDS

Throughout the Northwest area. We specialise in Foundations, Extensions and Boundary Walls. Keenest Rates and quality work guaranteed. C2 Reg and Fully Insured. Build your House with T Mason and choose a brick or stone fireplace Call for a FREE QUOTE. Telephone now on 086-2149496 Blocks from 60c each, Stone from €50 per sq.m

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All Work Is Fully Guarnteed Call on 086 341 4213

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A weatherproof system that outperforms asphalt, bitumen, felt and rubber in strength, durability and length of service. -

Extreme Weather Resistance Fire Resistant Seamless Safe & Simple Installation No Heat Sources Required Odd Shapes moulded on-site Ready to walk on in 20 mins 20 Year warranty Eco-friendly No maintenance Easiest, quickest, toughest roofing material available on the market

Call today for more information on this remarkable new product, suitable for all types of roofing structures and walk on balconies. professionally fitted by Clarke Roofing licensed installation contractors.

Clarke Roofing & Suspended Ceilings 33 Ferney View, Ballinamallard, Co. Fermamagh T: 048-66388663 - Mob: 0044 7714232794 www.clarkeroofing.co.uk

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

Thermal Imaging Smoke Testing Draught Testing Problem Solving CCTV Chimney Inspections

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

Covering County Mayo, Sligo & Roscommon

Tel: 087-2387338 sales@dgroofing.ie

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• Box Profile & Corrugated Cut To Lenght • Polyester And PVC Coated • Curved Sheets, Vented Sheets Tel: 094 964 3444 • Ridge Capping, Barge Flashings Fax: 094 964 3375 • Flashings Made To Order WILLAMSTOWN, • Gutters, Tech Screws & Accessories CO. GALWAY • Maxol Lubricants • Hydraulic Hose Repair Service

Cashel Chimney Repairs Ltd Reline & Rebuild - Years of Experience Free Quotes and Surveys No height restrictions - Nationwide - Suppliers and fitters of Stoves - Attic Insulation Tel: 091-770775 / Pat 087-2458126

E-mail: cashelchimneyrepairsltd@gmail.com

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FOR A FREE QUOTATION TELEPHONE

Donegal: 0719851722 Galway: 091596808 Mob: 086-8436945

info@timoneywindows.net www.timoneywindowsandconservatories.com

Patrick Coyle Furniture Spraying

We have sprayed over 1200 kitchens and bedrooms. We can spray / respray: The Best in Kitchens • Bedrooms • Staircases the North All types of Furniture • Bar Counters West If you would like a quote please contact us on 086 238 6883

Aluminium Soffit & Fascia Covering Mayo & West Sligo

Tel 096-45423 or 087-2858333

Tom Cawley Plastering & Building Contractor

• Extensions • Renovations • Dry Lining • C2 Reg & Insured

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

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BUILDING

JAMES COYLE Carpentry

• Give your stairs a makeover with new banisters supplied and fitted • New Skirting boards, Door frames and doors fitted to a high standard • Fitted Wardrobes and Kitchen Units Updated

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

www.chimneyrepairs.ie

Complete Chimney Care and Repair

Modern Chimney Cleaning Stoves, Ranges, Open Fires Chimney Fire Repair, Rebuild, Reline Camera Inspection

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Tel: 071-9662569 or 086-8098957

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3 Ton Dumper / Digger & Roller For Hire

JOHN HASTINGS: 0872416533 CHIMNEYS

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS FREEFONE: 1800 200 510

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

Oil Kits Supplied and Fitted, Stoves and Ranges Fitted

Declan 087-9974893

National Guild Of Master Craftsmen

Tel : Office 1800 283067 or mobile 0877997671

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

• Drainage • Footpaths • Brick Paving & Kerbing • Ra# Founda$ons • Plant Hire

RELINE • REBUILD • REPAIR

087-2218487

Rathedmond Road, Finisklin, Sligo 071-919 2011

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CHIMNEY FIRE

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

Fully Insured 25 Year Guarantee All Counties Covered North and South Contact John: 087-6257243

CALL PAT: 087 250 0636 091 789 836 CALL GABRIEL: 087 226 6236 093 287 75 info.damchimney@gmail.com

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

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CHIMNEY CLEANING

Services second to none

• Competitive rates • Group discounts • Brush and Vac • Pensioner discounts •Oil Burners cleaned and serviced • Fireplaces and stoves fitted So call the one and only number for your home

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INSULATION PRODUCTS

GARDENING AND SHEDS

Molloy Timber Products www.mollytimberproducts.com

W 10 i th % t O ve his FF r t ad -

Garden Sheds & Dog Kennels Timber Fences Supplied & Erected Throughout The North-West

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

Doon Boyle, Co. Roscommon Tel: 071-9662710 www.eastbrothersmachinery.ie Chainsaws, Tillers, Outboard Motors, Power Washers, Generators, Electric Fences, Farm Machinery Spares

Irish Made NSAI Agrement Certified Biofoam FUSION The No 1 Spray Foam Insulation Contractors

Gurteen, Co. Sigo - Phone: 086 877 9038 Email: neilmolloytimberproducts@gmail.com

GOLDEN GARAGES & SHEDS

Free Delivery and assembly on a pre-prepared site throughout Connaught

PHONE: 087-2536679 or 087-9280765

www.goldensheds.com • info@goldensheds.com

Sheds Workshops Farm Buildings

WHEELIE BIN SERVICE SKIP HIRE (All Sizes)

096-32500 www.loftusrecycling.com

NATIONWIDE GARDEN SHEDS & GARAGES

POWER WASHING • Red Fungus Treated & Cleaned

• Moss Removed From: Roofs and Tarmac Driveways

IT’S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE BUT IT IS FUSION INSULATION A TYPICAL ATTIC CAN BE FULLY FOAMED AND SUPER INSULATED IN JUST ONE DAY WE GUARANTEE NO DISRUPTION TO YOUR HOME LIFE

• Soffits & Windows Cleaned • Spray Painting • Garden Maintenance

Lo-call:1890 818 838 Call Now 24 Hours Tel: 087-2416181

C2 Registered & Fully Insured Contact: 071-9171576 087-2224844 Email: mckenna30@eircom.net www.pjcleaningservices.net

We offer the best quality steel buildings at unbeatable prices

5mx3m €3,300 / 6m x 4m €3,500 / 6mx5m €3,750 7mx5m €3,950 / 9mx5m €4,900 Contact Adrian for a FREE QUOTATION 087-4158927

Doherty Insulation Services Buncrana Tel: 074-9320031 / 9320032 Derrry Tel: 048-71341785

•Cavity Wall Insulation • • Bonded Bead • Glass Fibre • • Damp Proofing •Dry Rot • • Timber Preservation Specialist •

Mob: 086-3329628 / 086-8033776

We produce our buildings with high tensile, extremely durable steel. Frame work fully galvanised. We don’t do cheap box section! • No maintenace required ever • Non drip lining applied to the roof • GDS Roller Door • Supply and Installation throughout Ireland

• Loft Insulation • Roof Insulation • Ceiling Insulation • Attic Insulation • Wall Insulation • Cavity Insulation • Basement Insulation • External wall Insulation • Underfloor Insulation • Floor Insulation • Basement Floor Insulation • Concrete Floor Insulation • Building Insulation • Home Insulation • Pipe Insulation • Boat Insulation

ULTIMATE Insulation Services

Our Sheds & Garages are made from a High quality PVC Coated Galvanised Cladding Cloverhill, Roscommon Tel: 087-1558815 / 090 6634001

Termon Road, Boyle, Co. Roscommon Alan: 086-8037462 Kevin: 086-3108703 Email: alansimon1@hotmail.com

MULTIPURPOSE GARDEN SHEDS & GARAGES

All the main supports of our garages are constructed of heavy duty box section steel for strength and durability and are hot dipped galvanised for longer Life. Our Units are built to withstand the harshest weather conditions.The sheeting is hot dipped galvanised and pvc coated to the colour of your choice. “You tell us the size you want and we will price on that exact size” Sheds delivered & Erected Nationwide For no extra cost

SPECIAL OFFERS

3M X 3M (10’ X 10’)...............................................€850 2M X 2M (7’ X 7’)...................................................€750 2.5M X 1.8M (8’ X 6’)...................................€450 6M X 9M (20’ X 30’).............................................€3900 CALL US TODAY FOR MORE SPECIALS!

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

• Approved Installers of Korefill injected bonded bead cavity wall insulation, suitable for New Buildings and exisitng homes. • We can save you up to 60% on your heating costs a year. • Specialists in cavity wall, attic and dormer insulations & stud partions

Bonded Bead Cavity Wall Insulation Cellulose, Sheepswool, Fibreglass, SIGA Airtightness

New Buildings and Retrofit Call in or contact us for free advice and quotes Unit 2, Ballybrit Industrial Estate, Galway. Tel: 091 768 768

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PETS AND ACCESSORIES

Brick RADIO FENCE Fireplace

The Biggest & Best Value Fireplace Showrooms in Ireland

Construction

• Takes the worry out of owning a dog • Keep your dog SAFE and HAPPY • Money back Guarantee • Simple to install

Drumany Beirne, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim

The most effective way to fence your dog We also stock Bark Controls and Sport Dog Trainers

Specialising in Brick Fireplaces and Decorative Brickwork.

Save €€€s by calling to us Fireplaces • Stoves • Gas • Oil• Solid Fuel • Electric • Granite Worktop Specialists Sligo Road, Enniskillen. Phone: 048 66 326 327

We Can Build all types of Arches, Bullseyes, Herringbones, etc For a FREE BROCHURE Ring Mon - Sat 1850 70 60 50 Email: info@petsafe.ie • www.petsafe.ie

DOG SAFE

086 731 2801

Visit our website @ www.brickfireplaces.ie Email: info@brickfireplaces.ie Phone: 087-9390504 0510

New shop opening in Liosban Estate, Tuam Road, Galway City.

• Granite hearths • Room Heaters, Insert Stoves • Boiler Stoves, Fitting Service • Solid Fuel, Timber Logs • New Age Stone Surrounds • We have added Hunter, Charnwood Nestor Martin, Invictia, Stovax Full Call Out Service Full Plumbing & Heating Service

(Stove Body)

Tel: 091 771 716 • 087 7833 545 www.stovemangalwayltd.com stoveman@ymail.com • look us up on facebook

THE MOST UP TO DATE FENCE ON THE MARKET • Simple to Install • No batteries • Fully Guaranteed • Next day delivery

Tel 096-22223

RIGHT PRICE

FIREPLACES

C OAL D ELIVERIES

40kg Polish Coal..............€13.50 40kg Doubles..................€11.50 40kg Singles....................€10.50 40kg Rough Slack...................€8 40kg Smokeless Fuel.............€14 Briquettes...€3.50 each Paper Briquettes...60c

Call 087-2972586

Tel: 071-9143183

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.

SCRAP METAL

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Phone: 0872066910 or 0719197925 Effrinagh Village, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim Tel: 071-9623345 / 086-6073181 / Fax: 071-9620174

Kiltimagh, Co.Mayo

Metal Processors & Exporters

Deepwater Quay, Finisklin, Sligo Harbour, Sligo 071-9153360 • 071-9153362 Email: info@erin-recyclers.com

NEED CASH NOW! Why Not Tidy Up All The Scrap Metal Around Your Home Today BRING IT TO US AND WE WILL PAY YOU FOR IT, IT’S AS EASY AS THAT!

Forget The Rest!

We Are The Only Fully Licensed facility With Collection Permits For All Areas

SKIPS AVAILABLE Now Open Saturdays 8am -2pm

www.scrapmetalireland.com

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

Full Plumbing & Heating Services Available National Guild Of Master Craftsmen

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

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

SECURITY

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M.D.S

WATER TREATMENT AND SEWAGE SYSTEMS

24 Hr Emergency Service 365 Days

Maintenance & Drainage

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

• Septic Tank Cleaning

email: wimsey@eircom.net

Contact Damien: 087 297 4842 or 071 916 8086

WESTERN PUMP SOLUTIONS • • • • • •

• 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

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

• 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 For fast efficient service call your local engineer on:

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

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INTERIOR AND UPHOLSTERY

Rain water harvesting, tanks with and without filters Water pumps Water softners and filters Septic tank repairs Sewage treatment units Sewage pumps DOMESTIC AND INDUSTRIAL, SALES AND SERVICE ON ALL OF THE ABOVE

Call: 086-7751111

email: westernpumpsolutions@gmail.com INTERIOR AND UPHOLSTERY

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.

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

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

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Dating Classifieds 60 YEAR OLD GENT Hoping to meet lady for friendship and possibly leading to a relationship. Replies to Box number 945 at the usual address. SEXY GORGEOUS and handsome gentleman seeks nice loving loving discreet lady for discrete fun. Replies to Box number 701 at the usual address. KIND SINCERE GENT 50 yrs, good looking, N.S. S.D. Enjoys the quiet things in life, cosy nights in by the fire. Would like to hear from kind loving Lady for discreet fun. Replies to box number 966 at the usual address.

GENTLEMAN FROM MAYO Would like to meet a lady age from 40 -70, for a nice time & a laugh, & discreet fun. Tel: 087-7109928 SINCERE GENTLEMAN 60’s 5’10’ likes C/W music, dancing. N/S S/D Would like to hear from a Lady 50’s, with the same interest & likes to drive for a long term relationship, must be sincere. Mayo, Roscommon, Leitrim area. Replies to box number 978 at the usual address.

SHY SLIGO LADY lakes cinema, concerts and DVDS, Music etc. Would like to hear from a Gent 60+ with similar interests for a friendship maybe leading to a relationship Replies with a box number 998 at the usual address. MUNSTER MALE 42m Would likwe to meet lady 40/50, willing to ravel, likes eating out, cinema, quiet nights in, weekends away, good sense of humour and general interests. Replies to Box number 990 at the usual address. ROSCOMMON LADY Early 60's, W.T.M. Widower 60 -65. N.S. for friendship, leading to a relationship. Replies to box number

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2008 Ford Fiesta 1.25...................................................€6,500 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 DSL Van........................................€8,500 2007 Ford Focus 1.4 5DR .............................................€6,500 2006 Ford Fusion 1.4 5DR.............................................€6,500 2006 Ford Mondeo 1.8 Petrol........................................€3,500 2005 Ford Galaxy 7 Seater...........................................€8,500 2005 Ford Mondeo Dsl.................................................€5,000 2005 Ford Focus 1.4......................................................€5,000 2005 Ford Focus DSL.....................................................€5,500 2004 Ford Fiesta ..........................................................€3,500 2004 Ford Focus 1.4......................................................€3,500 2004 Ford Focus 1.8 DSL...............................................€4,500 2003 Ford Mondeo 1.8 Petrol........................................€3,500

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OPEL RANGE 2009 Opel Corsa 1.3 DSL..............................................€8,500 2007 Opel Vectra 1.9DSl...............................................€8,500 2006 Opel Astra 1.4 5Dr...............................................€6,500 2006 Opel Vectra 1.6....................................................€6,000 2006 Opel Zafira 1.6 7 Seater.......................................€7,500 2006 Opel Vivaro 1.9 Dsl Van.......................................€6,500 2006 Opel Astra 1.7 Dsl Van.........................................€6,000 2005 Opel Zafari 7 Seater............................................€5,000

4 X 4 PASSENGER RANGE 2013VW Tiguan 2.0TDI Passenger...............................€29,500 2012 VW Tiguan Passenger Extras................................€27,500 2011 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI Sport......................................€28,500 2010 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI 2 Wheel Drive Passenger.......€22,500 2008 VW Tiguan 2.0DSL 4 Wheel DrivePassenger........€19,500 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitaro 2.0DSL 4x4 Passenger.........€14,000 2008 Kia Carnival 7 Seater..........................................€10,500 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Intense Model 5 Seater...............€14,950 2007 Landrover Freelander 2 TD4 Passenger................€13,500 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL 5 Seater..................€11,000 ESTATE CARS 2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI Trendline.................................€27,500 2011 VW Passat 1.6TDI Estate Comfortline ...................€22,500 2009VW Passat TDI Estate Highline..............................€18,500 2009 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP Estate Highline...........€13,500 2006 Audi A4 2.0 140BHP Estate Extras.....................€10,950 7 SEATER RANGE 2012 VW Touran TDI 7 Seater....................................€25,500 2012 Vw Caddy Life Passenger 7 Seater.......................€23,500 2010 VW Sharan 1.9TDI..............................................€24,500 2008 Ford Galaxy TDI 7 Seater Zetec..........................€16,500 2007 VW Touran 1.9TDI 7 Seater.................................€11,500 2006 VW Sharan 130 BHP............................................€9,500 2005 VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater..................................€6,500 2003 Citroen Berlingo Multispace 5Seater Passenger .....€3,000 2003 Ford Galaxy TDI 7 Seater.....................................€4,500 AUDI RANGE 2009 A6 2.0TDI A/T Extras..........................................€18,500 2009 A4 2.0TDI .........................................................€19,950 2008 A3 1.9TDI Sport.................................................€13,500 2007 A4 1.9TDI...........................................................€11,500 2006 A4 TDI.................................................................€8,500 2006 A6 2.0TDI .........................................................€12,500 2006 A3 1.9TDI............................................................€9,500 2005 A3 1.6 Sports Model.............................................€7,500 2004 A4 2.0 Petrol........................................................€5,000 2003 A6 TDI A/T..........................................................€5,000 2003 Audi 4 TDI............................................................€3,500 VOLVO RANGE 2007 Volvo S40 1.6 DSL................................................€9,500 2006 Volvo S40 1.6DSL................................................€8,500 2004 Volvo S40 DSl......................................................€3,000 2002 Volvo S40 1.9DSl.................................................€3,000 1999 Volvo V70 2.0 Estate............................................€1,500

GOLF RANGE 2013 VW Golf 1.6TDI Van Choice................................€21,500 2013 VW Golf 1.6TDI Sports Model.............................€24,500 2013 VW Golf 1.6 TDI Plus Model................................€24,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI “R” Model A/T..........................€23,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI Sports Model.............................€21,000 2012 VW Golf TDI 5DR ...............................................€21,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI Plus Model.................................€21,500 2011 VW Golf GTD DSL Extras 170BHP A/T.................€32,500 2011 VW Golf Petrol Highline.......................................€16,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI Highline A/T...............................€22,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI BM Cabriolet.............................€24,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR Comfortline.........................€19,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR White.................................€18,500 2010 VW Golf 1.6TDI Plus Comfortline.........................€16,500 2010 VW Golf 1.4 5 Dr Comfortline.............................€15,500 2010 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR...........................................€16,500 2009 VW Golf 2.0TDI.................................................€15,000 2009 VW Golf 1.9TDI Plus (32K)..................................€15,500 2009 VW Golf 1.4 5Dr................................................€11,500 2009 VW Golf TDI Comfortline...................................€13,500 2008 VW Golf 1.4GT Sport ( Black).............................€10,500 2008 VW Golf 1.4 Comfortline....................................€10,500 2008 VW Golf 1.9TDI..................................................€12,500 2007 VW Golf 1.9TDI.................................................€10,500 2007 VW Golf 1.4 Petrol...............................................€8,500

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POLO RANGE 2013 VW Polo DSL Cross Model...................................€21,500 2012 VW Polo 1.2TDI Extras........................................€16,500 2012 VW Polo 1.2 5DR................................................€13,500 2012 VW Polo 1.2TDI 5DR...........................................€15,500 2011 VW Polo 1.2TDI Comfortline................................€14,500

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CDTI............................................€5,000 2006 Oplel Zafari 1.6 7Seater.......................................€6,000 2006 Peugeot 307 1.6DSL.............................................€6,000 2006 Ford Mondeo 1.8Petrol.........................................€4,500 2005 VW Touran 1.6 Extras...........................................€6,000 2005 Mercedes C200 DSL.............................................€7,500 2005 Peugeot 407 1.6HDI.............................................€5,500 2005 Ssangyong Rexton DSL 5Seater.............................€5,000 2005 Toyota Avensis 1.6 ( Tested)..................................€4,000 2005 Hyundai Getz ......................................................€4,000 2004 Renault Laguna DSL..............................................€2,500 2004 Renault Scenic 1.5DSL..........................................€3,500 2004 Volvo S40 DSL.....................................................€4,000 2003 Saab 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