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ootball fans heading to the Connacht final in Hyde Park in Roscommon next Sunday face traffic delays and disruption as roadworks are carried out on the Boyle side of the crossroads at Tulsk. Essential works are being carried out to the bridge at Castleland which is less than 1/2 mile from the crossroads in Tulsk. These works were due for completition on June 22nd but because of bad weather they were extended till July 5th. With weather not improving a spokesman for Roscommon County Council couldn’t say for certain whether the road will be reopened in time for the Connacht Final. “ We are working around the clock to get the road re-opened but due to circumstances beyond our control we cannot say for definite if the road will be opened in time for supporters travelling to the game. With the likelihood of a detour being in place motorists are advised to give themselves plenty of time to reach the match in good time” he went on to say. With over 20,000 fans expected to travel to the Sligo - Mayo game nearly half of them would be driving along the N61. The majority of these would be Sligo supporters. The detour is expected to add at least forty minutes to the journey and that is in normal conditions. Most Sligo supporters will not want a repeat of 2010 when there were massive delays trying to get to McHale park. That day there were delays from Charlestown all the way into Castlebar.The Connacht Council met with Gardai earlier this week and an alternative route will be released early next week. For further updates on this story check out our website www.theexpress.ie

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Ballina Arts Centre – an outlet for creativity

Nor!h West Ex"ress has teamed up with “The Legend of Grainne Mhaol” to offer t$o lucky readers a pair of tickets each for an oppor!%nit& to see the fabulous show, which r%ns ever& Monday and Wednesday nights throughout Summer at Hotel West"or!. To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the following question: Taoiseach Enda Kenny, TD., pictured after officially opening Ballina's new Art Centre with seated from left Anne McCarthy, Mayo Arts Officer, Arts Centre Director Sean Walsh, Michelle Mulherin TD., Board Chairman and Town Mayor Collr., Peter Clarke. Standing members of Arts Centre Redevelopment Fundraising committee and board from left, Edel Gallagher, Joan Corrie, Des Padden, Collr Frances McAndrew, Patricia Fox, Siobhan Leonard, Gareth Michael, Carmel Hughes, Collr Annie May Reape, Caroline Casey and Sara English. Picture Henry Wills.

PEAKING at the official opening of Ballina’s new arts centre and theatre last week An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, highlighted the opportunities the new “legacy building” provided for youth and the creative instincts of the people of the area. Mr. Kenny also said those who staff, use and frequent the fine facility were now charged with the responsibility of bringing in to life and achieving its full potential. The €4m investment would

prove its worth over the next ten years. Mayor of Ballina, Cllr. Peter Clarke, said the arts centre was achieved following a 20-year campaign and he paid tribute to all those involved, including former FF Minister of State Deputy Dara Calleary, town architect Mr. Kevin Keegan and local authority officials. Deputy Michelle Mulherin, T.D., and a member of the board of the Arts Centre, said the new building was “our

place, for us to enjoy, engage with and get the best out of it”. She praised the “steps of faith” taken by all those involved in realising the arts centre for Ballina. Arts Centre director Sean Walsh paid tribute to all involved in supporting, securing and delivering the project for Ballina, while Co. Manager Mr Peter Hynes described it as “a very significant investment in the future of our county”.

Bridal Party to kickstart Galway Races

IT may be a big day for the jockeys, trainers and owners, but the opening day of the festival is going to be a ‘big day’ in more ways than one. A bridal party will launch the festival on Monday, July 30. That’s right. Lots of fine fillies will strut their stuff along one furlong of the country’s most popular track. The novel fundraiser in aid of Special Olympics will see ladies donning their wedding dresses once more to parade 200 metres before the first race on the opening day of the festival. TV3’s ‘The Apprentice’ star, Susanne Short-Kerins is just one lady endorsing the unique fundraiser. “It sounds like a fabulous event in support of a fantastic organisation and I am delighted to support it and get involved with it”. Following her time on The

Apprentice, Susanne - a keen horsewoman herself- married Sligo based, Showjumper Richard Kerins last November, and was only too delighted to wear her wedding dress again “the photoshoot was such great fun with just five ladies, I can only imagine the excitement and atmosphere at Galway Races with many groups of ladies in wedding attire!”. It seems off the bridle action will be as much fun as the on course racing on day one, so for anyone wanting another chance to wear a wedding dress, here’s the perfect opportunity. Participants will enjoy an electric bridal party atmosphere. Ladies will get admission to the race meeting, enjoy a champagne reception, be treated to a four-course meal, be presented with a racecard and have

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access to a racing tipster, allthewhile enjoying the racing action from a reserved table in the Killanin stand. And there’s more! An exclusive pamper package from Spirit One Spa at the Radisson Blu hotel, Galway, will be presented to the lady who raises the most funds for Special Olympics and first past the post in the bridal style stakes will earn a pair of tickets to Galway Races Ladies Day on the Thursday of the festival.Though, you needn’t have said ‘I do’ to participate. “Marriage certificates aren’t compulsory, so even if you haven’t been up the aisle, you can join in the fun!” stressed regional fundraising coordinator of Special Olympics Connaught, Lydia Rogers. “Whether it’s white, cream, ivory, champagne or oyster, a bridal-type dress is required, but we won’t be too strict!” Be warned however, as places are strictly limited and ladies are encouraged to secure their spot immediately. Register online at www.specialolympics.ie/galwayraces. Participants are required to pay €25 upon registration and raise at least €125 sponsorship for Special Olympics. Once you’ve registered it’s time to make alterations, add panels, arrange dry cleaning or even beg or borrow that special dress! For further information contact Lydia 085-8031445 or www.specialolympics.ie/galwayraces

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Attending the Made in the West - Craft in the Digital Age" seminar in Ballina Arts Centre were partners on the CISNET Atlantic Areas Project. Standing from left: John Magee, Diogo Henriques, Anne McCarthy, Dimas Pestana, Seamus McCormack and Elisa Harrocks. Seated from left: Carol James, Rosario Zozaya and Neil Sheridan. Picture Henry Wills.

hugely successful craft event was held on Tuesday 12th June in Ballina Arts Centre, provided by Mayo County Council,

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A fantastic pop-up craft exhibition was installed on the day by 20 craft artists from Craftworks Mayo, a brand new network established to

support Mayo Craft workers. High quality crafts on display included ceramics, photography, furniture, wood crafts, jewellery, rugs, stitch work, knitwear, sculpture, stonework, felt work etc. The exceptional quality, range of design and innovation of the Mayo craft artists was very impressive. It was an excellent first event for Craftworks Mayo which promises to be a formidable network for local craft artists. A well-attended, thought-provoking seminar offered attendees practical inputs on local networks, marketing, e-commerce, creating and exploring new markets and innovation in challenging times. Speakers included Orla Casey (Momentum Consulting), Alan Ardiff (Craft Artist) and Siobhan Riordan (Business partner), Emer Ferran (Crafts Council of Ireland), James Burke (Marketing consultant) and Tina Byrne (Craft Artist). The afternoon provided an opportunity for Craft artists to meet funding and support agencies including; The Crafts Council of Ireland, Mayo County Enterprise Board, Mayo Ideas Lab, WESTBIC, CISNET, Moy Valley Resources, South West Mayo Development Company, The Creative State North West, 4CNW Programme and North East Mayo Leader Partnership. This was an informal and lively session. If you wish to find out about

Civic Reception for N.Y. Times columnist

Mayo County Council and N.U.I.Galway hosted an evening of conversation at Museum of Country Life, Turlough with Ms Maureen Dowd Pullitze, Prize winner columnist of the New York Times and Niall O'Dowd, founder of the Irish Centrat. L-R.Dr James Browne, N.U.I Galway,Peter Hynes,Mayo Co Manager,Tony Candon,National Museum Ireland, Maureen Dowd, Niall O'Dowd,Sean O'Rourke RTE. Photo Tom Campbell.

efore she received an honorary degree at NUIG New York Times journalist Maureen Dowd was honored with a civic reception by Mayo County Council on Monday week last following a public discussion with fellow journalist

and Irish Voice editor Niall O’Dowd. Maureen’s mother hails from Ballinrobe, and her father is a Co. Clare native. Jokingly she claims she was conceived in a fit of rage as her mother favoured Michael Collins while her father

was a strong supporter of Eamon De Valera. The one-time Washington bureau correspondent with the Times was particularly noted for exposing some of the hypocracies during the ClintonLewinsky affair. In response to Niall O’Dowd she said “Bill Clinton is like a warm bath, while Barack Obama is like a cold shower”. As for presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and failed candidate Al Gore, both are “so wooden that they are like guys made in a factory”, while Hillary Clinton could still run for the White House next time round. President Obama’s inability to use his skill as a storyteller, so skillfully applied in his memoir, was a key factor in his drop in support, she said. “He’s a bit like Luke Skywalker? with the force – he’s got it but he doesn’t seem to know how to use it.” He is now trying hard to win back the support of so many groups who were besotted with him at one time, she said. She paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II of Britain for “overcoming” the death of her relative Lord Mountbatten to meet Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness. She also praised Taoiseach Enda Kenny for speaking out against the Vatican on the child abuse scandals. Maureen Dowd was given a civic reception by newly elected Mayo County Council cathaoirleach, Cllr Cyril Burke.

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Sligo Stages Rally 2012

he Quinn Body Repairs – Sligo Park hotel Rally 2012 takes place this Saturday, 7th July. The official launch was on Thursday evening of last week amidst a large gathering including the organising committee, the rally sponsors, local public representatives and members of the media, on the grounds of Sligo Park Hotel. Paul Kiely, Clerk of the course, commended the efforts of the support team which have put a lot of time and effort into the planning of Sligo Stages Rally. He also paid tribute to the title sponsors for their loyalty, Sligo Park, who has been supporting the event nearing thirty years, and Quinn Body Repairs in

their fourth year of Sligo Stages. Paul, on behalf of the rally committee paid recognition to the stage sponsors, Gulf, Gusclad and Sasta for their vital support also. The chairman of Connacht Motor Club, Joe Gilgan, complimented the efforts of his fellow club members who have tirelessly dedicated a lot of personal time in the planning stage of the event. Joe also acknowledged the support the Motor club receives from local businesses and bodies who assist in advance and on the day of the event. He particularly conveyed a special thanks to the residents on the route of the stages for their acceptance and understanding on road closing and the

allowing of spectators to enter their lands to facilitate safe viewing. Representatives of both title sponsors were present on the night. Monica Tighe was there to represent Quinn Body Repairs & Recovery and Auther O Dea represented Sligo Park Hotel. Stage Sponsors were also represented, Ian Gunning for Gusclad, Aisling Lowe for Sasta Fitness, and apologies were received from Dermot Fallon of Gulf Oils. Mayor Roseleen O Grady, in one of her last official duties in her term as Mayor, spoke of her admiration for the voluntary commitment from a small number of people who work to bring an event like Sligo Stages Rally to fruition. She wished every competitor a safe and enjoyable event as she recalled the euphoria surrounding the WRC back in 2009. Cars on display on the evening were that of Ian Gunning, a stage sponsor, who recently introduced his newly built Escort at an event in Portlaoise in preparation for his home event, Sligo Stages Rally. John F Golden brought along his Peugeot 206 which he will drive in Sligo in the important role as 00 Safety cars throughout the rally. Also present at the launch was local business man, Andrew Mullen who through his business, Sligo Pallets, sponsors the Border Rally Championship, wished Sligo Stages the best , an event he will also compete in , carrying the No 21 on the door to honour the Championship’s 21st year. In the previous round , the Newry & Mourne rally, he finished a credible 2nd overall , having set fastest stage time on the majority of stages .

Ballina Salmon Festival launched officially linked with Ballina. Ald. Arnold Hatch, Deputy Mayor of Craigavon Borough Council and Eamon Fleming, Joint Chairperson of Portadown’s Come to Town Festival, spoke of the many benefits accruing from the twinning process. Deputy Michelle Mulherin said it was great to be able to celebrate Ballina’s status as Salmon Capital of Europe with such a wonderful festival. Fianna Fail’s Deputy Dara Calleary encouraged people to believe in their town a lot more and felt the pride and community spirit displayed during festival week should be maintained throughout the year. Ballina Chamber President Paddy O’Hora said everyone should work together to develop a solid tourism industry for the town. Many other speakers made contributions and tributes were paid to festival chairperson Liz Culkin and her committee and all at the festival office, and she, in turn, thanked all involved especially the many sponsors.

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INTERNATIONAL singing star Tommy Fleming was on hand to officially launch the 2012 Ballina Salmon Festival on Friday night last (This year’s event runs from 8th to 15th July and the Festival programme is now on sale). The Sligo-based entertainer readily admits that it was a performance at Ballina’s festival 18 years previous which helped to launch his career.

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reparations have already begun for the “10th Anniversary Harvey’s Point Bluestack Challenge” for 2012, which takes place on Saturday September 15th. This year the organisers plan to celebrate the great achievement of all those who have supported this wonderful event over the years. It is hoped that both old friends and new will gather again to make this year’s challenge the best yet! Since the first event in 2002, over €950,000 has been raised, €450,000 of that money has been distributed directly back into the many fantastic community organizations supporting Special Needs throughout County Donegal. The remaining funds are being used to fund Speech

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Westport celebrates “Best Place to Live” accolade HOT on the heels of a very successful weekend festival of music Westport was in celebratory mood last week with the announcement that the town was adjudged the best place to live in Ireland! The Mayo town competed against more than 500 other entrants in the Irish Times “Best Place to Live in Ireland” competition to be crowned the best in the country. Irish Times features editor, Conor Goodman, who chaired the judging panel hailed the town’s many assets. He said: ““Westport is a beautiful place, well-kept and pleasant to visit, but those aren’t the reasons it won. The judges chose Westport because it is a community of people working together to make the best of the town’s many advantages.” Needless to say, every member of the town’s population of 5,500 is delighted with the win. Chairman of Destination Westport, Darren Madden said: “Having a title like this bestowed on our town is absolutely fantastic. The whole community takes real pride in our area and is committed to making it a wonderful place to live. To have that recognised is a true honour and we’re delighted! It’s the start to a great summer ahead full of festivals, live music, fabulous food and plenty of family activities so hopefully people from other parts of the country will be inspired to come and visit us and see why we won.”

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Live Music on the Field all Day Sheila Moffit School of Irish dancing €30,000 in Prize Money • Two Show jumping arenas ‐ commencing at 9.00am • Horses, ponies, sheep and goat classes • Horse and pony lunging • Championship in all breeds of cattle and overall champion • Champion horse and pony of the show • I.S.A. qualifiers • Large dog show: Champion large Dog and Champion Small dog • Poultry, Horticulture, Farm Produce • Potato picking ‐ Ladies and Gents • Farm tasks, crafts and youth baking • Eggs, home industry, cookery and Jams • Arts Photographic section • Special needs section • Special prize for appropriate dressed lady for show day • Glamorous Granny, Bonnie baby, Novelty Sports • Rose of the show For more details view our website www.crossmolinashow.ie

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Manchester's 'Mayo' village welcomes Olympic Torch

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evenshulme village in South Manchester, which is home to the biggest Mayo Irish community outside of London, was packed with thousands of people on Sunday 24th June to welcome the Olympic Torch relay. The crowds lined the pavements along

the busy A6 - Stockport Road for the two mile relay through the area. The local Police force estimated a crowd of over 2,000 people had turned out for the event which took place at 8am. Lawrence Hennigan, whose Mayo roots stem from Attymass in County

Mayo, is the chairperson of the Levenshulme traders who helped stage the event. He said "We staged a whole weekend of celebrations to mark the historic event. It looked like the whole of the village had turned out to join in the celebrations. The event was a

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great family occasion with three and four generations of the local community getting up early to join in. I must thank all the traders who had given up their time to provide a free breakfast for everyone that turned up. That's what a real community spirit is all about." Local traders provided a free outdoor breakfast for the huge crowd on the village green. One of the star attractions on the day was local Levenshulme resident Brenda Harkin, a coach from St Mary's GAA club in Levenshulme. She had taken part in a relay on the Saturday evening and brought her torch along so that local residents could get a picture with the famous symbol. 19 year old Victoria Kingsley from Oldham carried the torch through Levenshulme on the day itself. The community had held a massive celebration party in St Mary's Parish centre on Saturday night to celebrate her participation. She said about the event "It's been a great turnout, I really enjoyed my day yesterday and meeting everyone again today. I have been going now for 23 hours so I feel like I have run the Olympics myself." The village had started off its Olympic Torch celebrations on Friday 22 June with a giant outdoor film show and a search light was installed on to beam out a light all over the North West. Then on Saturday 23 June it held an Olympic themed Street Market, plus an Olympic Art Competition for the children and a sponsored Olympic Bike ride.

NIB to close Sligo branch IT'S reported National Irish Bank will close its branch in Sligo as it struggles to deal with the collapse of the banking sector and a move towards internet banking. The Danish-owned bank, which has already done away with cash and cheques in all branches, said it will close all 27 branches sometime in mid-November. A report in the Irish Independent says the bank will then re-open seven branches for customers who need to speak to bank officials about complex products such as mortgages and pensions. Sligo will not be one of these branches. The move will see two thirds of its branches close for good and 100 staff will lose their jobs. The bank's customers will be able to continue lodging cheques and cash at post offices.

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Clonmany Super Family Music Festival CLONMANY'S Super Family Music Festival hits the street for the 45th year on August 4th with a really superb lineup of entertainment for its ever increasing discerning fanbase. Clonmany have excelled themselves this year with headline act on the first Sunday none other than Mr. Donegal Ambassador of the year - our own Daniel O Donnell. This is quite a coup for Donegals longest running family festival as Daniel is only playing two dates in Ireland this year with Clonmany leading his line up and the other gig taking place in Killarney later in the season. Take note that the Festival gets underway a day earlier this year on Saturday August 4th with the opening parade, fancy dress and music on the street with the sounds of David Craig. This will replace the normal Sunday programme of events with all the usual razmatazz taking place the previous day. This will incorporate the usual floats, bonny baby, festival queen final, free amusements for an hour from 5 until 6, Disney characters handing out free goodies and much much more. On the Sunday the festival really gets into top gear with a fantastic line up of music starting off at

3.00 with Patrick Feeney and his band taking to the stage. This is followed in short order with the ever popular Mick Flavin and in the eventime takng the stage Ireland's most popular entertainer Daniel O Donnell. and his band. The fun and the music continues unabated all week with Monday evening's linup featuring Natan Carter and his band. Tuesday sees Ireland's hearthrob and fomer boyband singer Derek Ryan. On Wednesday singer and impresssario Jimmy Buckley treads the boards followed on the Thursday night with Ireland's King of Country Mike Denver and band. In another new musical diversion for Clonmany the highly acclaimed High Kings feature on the Friday

night with their uuique blend of folk and ballads. On the penultimate night the second Saturday will see the classic Wolftones entertaining the crowds and the grand finale on the Sunday will see music from Lisa Mc Hugh and her band with as has been the norm for the past number of years Robert Mizzell will see out Clonmany's 45th extravanza. As always there will also be a full bumper progamme of other events such as sporting activities, treasure hunts, BBQ, hill walks, fun days, market stalls, trad music sessions, golf competitions, childrens sports, raft races and much much more. So folks from August 4th until Monday 13th. Clonmany is definitely the place to be.

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he Maestro Restaurant is situated in Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim on the main Sligo to Enniskillen road. Easy to find it is only 20 minutes from Sligo and the same distance from both Carrick on Shannon and Bundoran. Only open for the past month it is already gaining a reputation for offering great food at reasonable prices in a relaxed, romantic, vibrant setting. Serving Mediterranean style cuisine made from locally sourced produce, the menu is constantly evolving, keeping the offer interesting and fresh for both regulars and chefs alike.

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With a varied menu catering for Irish and International taste buds they are renowned for their warm and friendly atmosphere serving the best of Irish steaks, Fresh Fish from Donegal Coast, and authentic Italian Pastas. Owned and managed by Giorgio (formerly of the renowned Courthouse Restaurant), along with his great team of dedicated staff who will welcome you and ensure that your experience at The Maestro will be an enjoyable one! Using only the finest healthy ingredients Giorgio can ensure that there will be something on the menu to suit everyone's taste.

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he nationally acclaimed music group, Elation Ministries, with strong Sligo connections, are settling back to their normal routine after having spent all last week leading thousands of young people in celebrating their faith in music and song at the 50th International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin. It was the first ever Eucharistic Congress to have an exciting programme and space designated solely for young people. Elation Ministries were honoured to act as House Band in the “Youth Space” and also to contribute in the main arena before thousands of pilgrims.They led lively prayer and praise sessions, Christian music concerts, a moving reconciliation service and much more.

Speaking afterwards the Group Leader Sean Feeney reflecting on the experience said :”We are so hopeful and excited about the future of the Catholic Church in Ireland and hope to continue to make ourselves available to assist in this ongoing process of renewal’’ Youth Officer for the Youth Space, Ms Anna Keegan, stated that ‘’Elation Ministries captured the mood of all the pilgrims at every moment, they knew when to play a lively song or a more reflective tune. Elation really stood out to me most of all though because of their willingness to serve, not just in music ministry but in all forms of service. Elation were true witnesses to the Gospel during IEC 2012 and a pure joy to

work with’’. The group started with 7 friends coming together to pray and explore their faith. Currently the group has 25 members from various parts of the country however they still hold strong to their Mayo connections as founding members, Paul Keogh and Seán Feeney hail from Sligo town and Carraroe. The group recently travelled to Medjugorje on pilgrimage with a group of young people from the Elphin Diocese including students from Sligo town. They have just released their second album “Still I Know” and have relished being involved with this international gathering. For more information on Elation Ministries check out www.elationministries.com or Phone 0879404299.

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KEEP it under your hats but ace internationally acclaimed comedian Tommy Tiernan is appearing in the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Friday 10th August at 8.00pm. Tommy returns to his Mayo roots as part of his World Tour of Mayo 2012, with his inimitable brand of hilarious storytelling and high energy, unapologetic delivery. To see Tommy live is a rare treat, too see him in a small and intimate venue like the Linenhall is doubly so. Booking definitely advised. Tel: 094 9023733 “Brilliant & life-affirming.” - The Irish Independent “Spectacularly funny…” - Time Out London “Pure genius.” - The List The Linenhall Arts Centre acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council in making this performance possible.

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E are now well into the summer season and it is high time we started thinking about sunscreen. Ireland may not be blessed with a tropical climate, but that does not mean that the sun cannot do damage to our skin. More often then not, the only time Irish people buy sun lotion is when they are going abroad. What people do not realise, is that even in Ireland, the sun can do damage to the skin, causing all signs of premature aging such as; wrinkles, pigment spots and sagging skin. Deeper in the skin, it can cause changes that increase the risk of skin cancers. This damage can be permanent and irreversible. The answer however is not simply to become a hermit for the summer. After all, sunshine is needed to stimulate the formation of D-vitamin, strengthen our bones and other structural tissues in our bodies including skin. Dermatologists recommend that you protect yourself from exaggerated sun exposure by wearing sunglasses, hats and using sun cream. A sun protector factor (SPF) of at least 15

is needed to give you the protection needed from the Irish sun. You should apply 20 minutes before going outside, we often fail to remember this and as a result only apply when we have already basked in the sun. Not all SPF's are suitable for your skin, so

be diligent when purchasing sun lotion. If your skin tends to be on the sensitive side opt for a natural chemical-free sunscreen. Ask in your local pharmacy for the most suitable product for your skin. You should apply a lotion with a SPF of 30 or higher if you are getting above-average daily sun exposure on the face and body. By using higher-rated products, sunbathers and outdoor enthusiasts can safely remain longer in the sun. Make sure that you give protection to the parts of your body that get the most exposure (Nose, ears, neck, shoulders, face, hands, forearms and top of head). Pay particular attention to skin near the edges of clothing such as straps and necklines, which are easily missed. If you are outdoors for long periods, do not forget to reapply. Try to avoid exposure around midday. A general rule of thumb is if your shadow is shorter than you are, you’re more likely to sunburn. After sun exposure, you should always moisturize your skin. Look for sun products that contain moisturizers, such as vitamin E and aloe to replenish the lost moisture after sun exposure. Dermatologists maintain that Irish people should be wearing a form of sunscreen all year round. They recommend that even on a cloudy or overcast days you should have a form of sunscreen on since 80 percent of the sun’s rays can penetrate light clouds, mist and fog. Also, incidental exposure, the kind received unintentionally such as while gardening or walking the dog, accounts for 80 percent of lifetime exposure. Everyone loves a hot summer, but it is important to remember that babies and young children are at risk of becoming ill during

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Dealing with Stress case they're seen as unable to cope. Many situations can lead to stress at work. These include: • Poor relationships with colleagues • an unsupportive boss • Lack of consultation and communication • Too much interference with your private, social or family life • Too much or too little to do • Too much pressure, with unrealistic deadlines • Work that's too difficult or not demanding enough • Lack of control • Poor working conditions • Being in the wrong job • Feeling undervalued • Insecurity and threat of unemployment

TRESS in itself isn't necessarily harmful. Everyone needs goals and challenges. But too much can be damaging. We explain how to spot when stress is becoming unmanageable and suggest ways to deal with it. Stress is a well-known trigger for depression and it can also affect your physical health. So it's important to identify the causes of stress in your life and try to minimise them. Any sort of loss, from bereavement, divorce and separation to a child leaving home, causes stress, as do long-term illness and disability. But things such as marriage, moving house, a new job and holidays have quite high stress ratings too. In work, worrying about deadlines or about not being up to the challenges of a particular task can cause stress. Symptoms of stress • Increased irritability • Sensitivity to criticism • Signs of tension • Difficulty getting to sleep • Early morning waking • Drinking and smoking more • Indigestion • Loss of concentration Dealing with stress The secret of managing stress is to look after yourself and, where possible, to remove

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When people feel under impossible pressure at work, they tend to work harder and harder to try to close the gap between what they're achieving and what they think they should be achieving. They stop taking breaks and lose touch with their own needs. Tackling work stress There are general things you can do: • Talk to someone you trust - at work or outside - about the things that are upsetting you • Use whatever counselling or support is available • Work regular hours and take all the breaks and holidays you're entitled to. • If things get too much, book a day off or a long weekend • Use flexitime, if available, to avoid rushhour travel or to fit in with childcare needs • Look after yourself through exercise and healthy eating • Tackle addictions to alcohol, smoking or other drugs Specific things to do • Make your work environment comfortable. • Discuss problems with your supervisor or manager, and if difficulties can't be resolved, talk to your personnel department, trade union representative or other relevant members of staff • Treat colleagues with the respect and consideration you'd like from them • Be aware of company policies on harassment, bullying or racism, so you know how to challenge unacceptable behaviour and what back-up there is

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A team of robots designed in Scotland have outperformed the national team by reaching the quarter-finals of the robot football world cup. Scientists developed the small, humanoid robots to use computer vision to find the ball and to estimate positions around the pitch by using visual cues. The team of robots, known as Edinferno, were programmed at the University of Edinburgh and took part in the 25-team RoboCup tournament in Mexico City earlier this month. Dr Subramanian Ramamoorthy, assistant professor at the university's school of informatics, said: "The ultimate aim of our work is to develop robots that can interact with people and carry out work in dangerous environments such as subsea or space exploration. "Football is a good experimental stage as it allows us and other scientists to test how quickly the robots can respond to a changing environment. It gives us a test tube study on interaction in a small area. "Once the game begins we have no control over the robots so it really tests our development and programming. Basically, whoever has developed their robots to respond quickest will win." The team, led by Professor Ramamoorthy and three PhD students, take part in the Standard Platform League and regularly compete with other humanoid teams. Scientists behind the league believe the robot team that wins the world cup in 2050 will be able to take on their human equivalents in a full game. The RoboCup 2012 website says: "By mid21st century, a team of fully autonomous humanoid robot soccer players shall win the soccer game, comply with the official rule of the Fifa, against the winner of the most recent World Cup." The annual tournament, viewed as the world's biggest robotics and artificial intelligence event, was founded in 1997 and draws scientists and students from around the world. Robocup 2012 was won by Austin Villa, a team of robots from the University of Texas in the US.

ix people have been arrested in Britain as part of an FBIled sting targeting online financial fraudsters involved in the illegal trade of stolen bank and credit card information, according to the American authorities. A total of 24 suspects were held across four continents on Tuesday following a two-year undercover operation described as the biggest of its kind to be launched against financial cybercriminals. Officials from the FBI and the US Attorney's Office said the elaborate sting, which foiled suspected criminals operating "carding" schemes in America, Europe, Asia and Australia, protected more than 400,000 potential victims and prevented losses of 205 million US dollars (ÂŁ131 million) from debit and credit cards. A total of 11 people were arrested in the US, while suspects were held in 12 other countries including the UK, Norway, Italy and Japan.

All are accused of buying and selling hacking programs and stolen personal information online. The arrests came after undercover FBI investigators set up a bogus website where fraudsters involved in carding schemes

could buy and sell stolen information and programmes. Manhattan US Attorney Preet Bharara said: "The coordinated law enforcement actions taken by an unprecedented number of countries around the world demonstrate that hackers and

fraudsters cannot count on being able to prowl the internet in anonymity and with impunity, even across national boundaries. "Clever computer criminals operating behind the supposed veil of the Internet are still subject to the long arm of the law."

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VIEWERS using interactive devices including mobile phones and tablets in front of the television watch for longer, according to new research. The rise of multi-screen viewing - watching TV while at the same time using smartphones,

laptops or hand-held gaming devices - is particularly popular among the young. Around eight out of 10 people (86%) with access to TV and the internet have multiscreened, with just under a third (31%) saying they have commented about TV on a second

screen. This figure rises to more than half (56%) for 16-to-24-year-olds. Researchers found almost two-thirds of multi-screen viewing (64%) sessions were longer than 15 minutes, compared to less than half (47%) when watching with no accompanying activity. The research by Thinkbox, the marketing body for commercial TV, found multi-screening viewers were more likely to watch advertising breaks as well. The report, Screen Life: The View from the Sofa, was based on online research among 2,000 people with TV and online access. Researchers also set up cameras in the rooms of 23 households for a week collecting more than 700 hours of film. Thinkbox's research and planning director Neil Mortensen said: "Multi-screening is a huge benefit and opportunity for TV advertisers. Not just because it encourages people to watch more TV and more ad breaks - and does not adversely affect ad recognition - but because viewers now have the ability to act on what they see immediately. "We've always multi-tasked in front of the TV but two screening is an incredibly complementary accompaniment."

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he small town farmers can be seen bucking hay, feeding cattle and operating heavy machinery in the video, while lip-syncing to the party track, which they have reworked to focus less on champagne and sex and more on straw and crops. 'This is how I roll; I feed the cattle till their stomachs are full. Treat ‘em right, that's my belief. What's for dinner? I say beef!' the Peterson brothers sing, before launching into the chorus: 'I'm farming and I know it.' The clip has already clocked up hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube, considerably more than their other videos, which include Baling Straw and Picking up the Bales and the scintillating Peterson Farm Wheat Harvest 2012. The viral is the latest in a new trend of pro-agriculture videos, as small town farms finally plough their own furrow on the web. The Peterson Farm Bros, who also have their own Facebook page, could be set for more fame as they are thought to have submitted I'm Farming and I Grow It to popular chat programme The Ellen Show.

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Thousands of US schoolchildren are to be taught that the Loch Ness monster is real - in a Bible Belt bid to disprove Darwin's theory of evolution. PUPILS attending privately-run Christian schools in Louisiana will next year learn from textbooks claiming the mythological beast is a living creature. The Accelerated Christian Education programme teaches controversial religious beliefs, aimed at disproving evolution and proving creationism. Youngsters will be told that if it can be proved that dinosaurs walked the earth at the same time as man, then Darwinism is fatally flawed, reports The Scotsman. One ACE textbook called Biology 1099, Accelerated Christian Education Inc reads: "Are dinosaurs alive today? Scientists are becoming more convinced of their existence. "Have you heard of the Loch Ness Monster in Scotland? Nessie has been recorded on sonar from a small submarine, described by eyewitnesses, and photographed by others. Nessie appears to be a plesiosaur." Former pupil, Jonny Scaramanga, 27, who went through the ACE programme, said the Nessie claim was presented as "evidence" that evolution could not have happened. He added: "The reason for that is they're saying if Noah's flood only happened 4,000 years ago, which they believe literally happened, then possibly a sea monster survived. "If it was millions of years ago then that would be ridiculous. That's their logic. It's a common thing among creationists to believe in sea monsters."

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Joyce for the entire game. Sligo had no fears about playing into the wind as the type of game they play is tailored for it. But far too many chances were squandered in a nervous third quarter when they failed to make sufficient headway. Free-taking was a worrying Achilles heel. By the time substitute Adrian Marren stepped up they were on to their fourth marksman. Marren miscued just as Breheny, John McPartland and Sean Davey had done before him and Sligo must have sensed exposure to a cruel late blow. Galway were just as hesitant at the other end and when Nicky Joyce missed a free on 55 minutes Sligo felt reassured. Their moment was arriving, albeit tortuously. McNamara's 70th minute point was crucial, pushing Sligo two clear again after a Joyce free had narrowed it. Joyce then pointed another free to set up a dramatic finish. It should never have come to that and when Ja Fallon manoeuvred space for himself to shoot at the death a great injustice looked like it would be done. But Fallon's shot leaked wide and Sligo's relief quickly turned to joy. SCORERS - Sligo: M Breheny 0-4 (3f), E O'Hara 1-0, J McPartland 0-2, M McNamara, J Davey (45), K Quinn, K Sweeney all 0-1 each. Galway: P Joyce 0-5 (5f), N Joyce (1f), J Fallon 0-2 each, M Meehan, D Savage, C Bane all 0-1 each. SLIGO - P Greene 7; C Harrison 8, N McGuire 7, R Donovan 9; P McGovern 7, M McNamara 8, J Davey 8; E O'Hara 8, K Quinn 8; B Curran 6, B Egan 6, S Davey 6; D Kelly 7, M Breheny 6, J McPartland 7. Subs: K Sweeney 7 for Egan (49), P Doohan 6 for O'Hara (50), A Marren for Kelly (64), B Phillips for McNamara (72). GALWAY - P Doherty 7; K Fitzgerald 7, F Hanley 7, D Burke 6; M Comer 6, D Blake 7, D Meehan 6; J Bergin 8, N Coleman 6; J Fallon 7, M Meehan 5, N Joyce 7; D Savage 6, P Joyce 5, C Bane 5. Subs: B Cullinane 7 for M Meehan (44), N Coyne for Blake (58), M Clancy for Coleman (64), P Geraghty for Savage (70). REF - B Crowe (Cavan).

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OOTBALL IN CONNACHT is generally thought about in terms of the Galway-Mayo rivalry. That’s undervaluing the championship. The battles for the JJ Nestor Cup over the years have been much more than just about two counties. Last year neither of them even made the final and the point most people miss is – in Connacht, the rivalries are massive. And each county has had some memorable encounters against each other – here are some of the best from the last half century. 1. Mayo v Galway Castlebar, 1966 That particular year might have been a good one for English football; World Cup, Eric Cantona was born and Pickles. But it was also possibly the greatest Connacht championship ever; a semi final replay between Mayo v Sligo and a memorable Galway performance versus Roscommonin the other. To cap it all off though, one of the most contentious finals of any province ever, and it’s still talked about. The winners went on to win the All-Ireland – and that was Galway. Man of Achill Michael J Ruddy scored what has been described as one of the greatest goals ever

from a Mayo man, however Galway clinched the game with a disputed injury time point from John Keenan, winning 0-12 to 1-8. Galway went on to beat Cork in the semis and Meath in the final with this well taken goal from Mattie McDonagh. 2. Galway v Roscommon Tuam and Dr Hyde Park, 1998 Hot summer, hot final. Galway were under the tutelage of Mayo man and current TD, John O’Mahony. Roscommon, under Gay Sheerin, were coming in on the back of a fine semi-final display, where they toppled Sligo by a point in a replay. The final was played in Tuam and ended up 11 points a-piece. But a lot of Rossies thought they had blown their chance against a much-fancied Galway side. It didn’t turn out quite that way. The replay in Dr Hyde Park was a cracker,with Galway eventually winning by a goal, 1-17 to 017. However Roscommon again had their chances in what was the game of the season. Perhaps to the annoyance of many of the Roscommon folk, Galway, after that battle, went on to win the All-Ireland final defeating Kildare.

3. Leitrim v Mayo Dr Hyde Park, 1994 Concede a goal in the first 20 secs, well it looks like history is about to repeat itself. Leitrim had not been in a Connacht decider since 1967 and hadn’t won one since their sole victory in 1927. When Mayo goaled straight from the throw-in, the omens looked, well pretty awful. Leitrim had the hardest path to the final, beating Roscommon and then Galway after a replay in the semi-final, so they had shown resilience and confidence up to that point and this all showed up again on that July Sunday, as they eventually ran out two-point winners, 0-12 to 204.

4. Sligo v Galway Dr Hyde Park, 2007 Another one for the sentimental. Sligo, oft seen as a soft touch in Connacht, had for a number of years been knocking on the door without any success. In the previous 10 years, they had lost two finals narrowly and many thought their time had passed. However the players stayed together looking for that first title since 1975, and even-

tually it came good for them against Galway four years ago. Sligo were winning by a point, with 74 minutes on the clock. Galway’s star forward Ja Fallon found some space for himself and let rip – the ball drifted outside the near post and wide. The ref blew up from the kick-off sparking frantic scenes of utter relief at centrefield.

5. Mayo v Roscommon, Castlebar and Dr Hyde Park, 1989 Best look away again if you’re from Roscommon. In 1989, the Rossies were in a cycle that would see them contest eight out of nine finals. They only won two however – but if ever a loss was remembered it was a topsy- turvey ending to the 1989 provincial final replay. The last minute of normal time sort of sums up this thrilling game. Roscommon two points down, get a penalty and score a goal. Cue celebrations – Roscommon manager Marty McDermott frantically tries to get his players back in position. Mayo move the ball down field and score a goal within 30 seconds – cue celebrations. Amid all the madness the Mayo men realise the goal has been disallowed and a free given in-

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stead. The ball is pointed, whistle blows – extra time. In extra time the teams were inseparable until Mayo’s Jimmy Burke somehow scrambled the ball into the net, off his knee / inner shin/ shoelace – as he fell over the ball! Mayo just scraped through 3-14 to 2-13. And we got that Jimmy Burke gem – well kind of!

6. Roscommon v Sligo, Castlebar, 2010 But for the rest out there, historically they lost the tight ones, but Roscommon overcame a heavily favoured Sligo team two years ago. It may have just been by a point, 0-13 to 0-12, but a point is all you need at the final whistle.

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ligo dominated the second half of a scrappy clash at Markievicz Park to secure their first Connacht Championship success over Mayo since 2000. Trailing by two points at the break, Kevin Walsh’s men impressively rose to the occasion as they outscored the visitors by 0-10 to 0-04 and set up a semi-final showdown with Galway on Sunday, 27 June. In warm conditions, O’Mahony’s charges had a billowing wind behind them and Freeman settled any early nerves with a point after just 24 seconds. Gardiner took up his regular role at wing back, and Donal Vaughan shifted to right corner back. Sligo pushed the returning Eamonn O’Hara in to full-forward but he was brought back into defence as the first half went on, in an attempt to curb Freeman’s threat at full-forward. The Yeats men fell further behind when a lovely, inviting ball from Andy Moran was taken down by Freeman and he was subsequently brought to ground by his marker Noel McGuire, leaving referee Jimmy White to signal for a penalty. Freeman, who studies at Sligo IT, stepped up to fire the ball into the top left corner and give Sligo goalkeeper Philip Greene little chance. The opening half was not of a particularly high standard and as Mayo missed a couple of chances – Ronan McGarrity and Conor Mortimer both failed to convert – Sligo began to settle. O’Hara won a free off McGarrity which Colm McGee, one of two Championship debutants in the home side, dispatched through the posts and he also cancelled out a Mortimer score soon after. Both sides had four wides by the midpoint of the half and Sligo, with their tactic of crowding midfield paying off, hit the next two points through free-taker Mark Breheny and defender Davey. The evasive Kelly was coming to the fore, making some intelligent runs. Mayo were struggling and the path through to Freeman and the Mortimer brothers, Conor and Trevor, was being

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when he rode a challenge and thumped over a textbook score. There was a nasty edge creeping into the game, with every ball being fought for in a pressure cooker atmosphere, and Mayo showed they were still in the hunt when Andy Moran cut inside Davey and fired over for 0-12 to 1-07. Sligo’s response was immediate as Kelly was first once again to a long ball and his quick-fire point was followed by another superb left-footed effort from Costello. Freeman, easily Mayo’s most effective player, took his tally to 1-04 with a close range free, but it was fitting that nippy corner forward Kelly finished off the scoring by pointing from a narrow angle, with the advancing Harrison involved in the build-up. It will be a nightmare second half for Mayo to reflect on, and there was no late consolation for them to take into the All-Ireland qualifiers. Mortimer hit a shocking wide and Andy Moran’s close range free, driven towards goal, was blocked by net minder Greene whose side will travel to Pearse Stadium in three weeks’ time with renewed confidence. Scorers: Sligo: C McGee 0-04 (0-03f), M Breheny (0-03f), D Kelly 0-03 each, A Costello 0-02, J Davey, T Taylor, S Gilmartin 0-01 each Mayo: A Freeman 1-04 (1-00 pen, 002f), C Mortimer 0-03 (0-01f), A Moran 0-01 SLIGO: P Greene; C Harrison (capt), N McGuire, R Donovan; K Cawley, B Phillips, J Davey; T Taylor, S Gilmartin; M Breheny, A Costello, E O'Hara; C McGee, K Sweeney, D Kelly. Subs used: N Ewing for Harrison (6062 mins, blood sub), S Coen for McGee (69). MAYO: D Clarke; D Vaughan, G Cafferkey, K Higgins; P Gardiner, T Cunniffe, K McLoughlin; T Parsons, R McGarrity; A Moran, S O'Shea, T Mortimer (capt); C Mortimer, A Freeman, E Varley. Subs used: BJ Padden for O’Shea (46 mins), A O’Shea for Varley (55), M Ronaldson for T Mortimer (61), B Moran for Parsons (64), K Conroy for McGarrity (67). Referee: Jimmy White (Donegal)

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