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ELF-EMPLOYED people have for many years sought some level of support in the event of business closure which would leave most of them high and dry with no income.

If the recommendation of an expert group is accepted by the government they may get something in line with what they are seeking, but will face a large PRSI hike in the budget in return for enjoying the safety net of social welfare benefits.

Currently self-employed people pay social insurance contributions at 4 per cent in order to be eligible for their limited entitlements, while employers and employees together pay 14.75 per cent, enabling employees to obtain a greater range of benefits.

Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton will be advised to raise the PRSI contribution of selfemployed people by the advisory group on tax and social welfare, with an increase from 4 per cent to 17.3 per cent among the options expected to be presented.

Due to the recession, large numbers of previously self-employed people have attempted to access social welfare supports for the first time only to discover their entitlements are limited compared to those available to people who have been employed by others.

Self-employed people cannot access jobseeker’s benefit and illness cover, although they get the same State contributory pension provisions as employees.

The group’s remit is to establish if social insurance cover for self-employed people was “technically feasible and financially sustainable”.

So, undoubtedly, there will be a considerable cost involved in establishing this provision.

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“Almost Time” to go Digital through a Pay-TV i.e. Sky, UPC, cable, etc. No Action is Required.

2. If you get your TV through an aerial, you need to either get a SAORVIEW-approved set-top box, or a SAORVIEW approved new television, this will mean you can continue to get the Irish channels for free. A UHF Ariel is required to receive this service (most houses will already have this).

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3. If you wish to receive all the Irish Channels plus BBC/ITV, Channel 4 etc you will need a Saorview Approved Combi box, this is used with any TV under 20 years old. A UHF Ariel and a Satellite Dish is required to receive these services. Please note a Satellite Dish has to be installed to receive the English channels.

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AROLINE Wilson working with Knockmore-Rathduff Resource Centre, the Mayo Digital Outreach Champion, is urgently encouraging people to Switch Now to Digital TV. Anyone who currently relies on an aerial to watch TV will need to take action before Wednesday 24th October 2012. The deadline to change is fast approaching and it is important that people are fully informed and prepared for this adjustment.

The delivery of the Outreach Digital Switchover programme has been supported by a wide range of organisations throughout Mayo which guided the elderly and vulnerable people to make a successful switch to Digital TV. The programme is managed and coordinated at a national level by The Wheel in con-

junction with Irish Rural Link, with funding from the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.

While most people will make the switch themselves, some people may need a helping hand and we are encouraging people to spread the word to their older friends, neighbours and relatives, especially those who live in rural areas and who may be more isolated.

The Switchover requires viewers to make choices about how they want to receive the digital signal, and then take action to ensure they can continue watching TV after the Switch-off on 24th October.

Your Options to make a Successful Switchover 1. For people that get their TV service

“The Fog” a short comedy-drama about the Digital Switchover options written and directed by John Corless is currently on tour around Ireland.

Caroline Wilson continued: “Knockmore/Rathduff Resource Centre is delighted to be involved in the programme, television is an important part of people’s lives, particularly those who are living alone or in isolated locations. We’re all going to work hard right up to 24th October, relying on the deeply ingrained Irish tradition of caring for our neighbours. We need to make sure that nobody in Mayo gets left behind.”

If you need any further help or assistance contact Going Digital: 1890 940 980 (English language) and 1890 940 970 (Irish language) or Saorview: 1890 222 012 www.saorview.ie . Caroline can also be contacted at 086-2899296 or wcaroline79@gmail.com.

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Allsop prices top reserves by 36%

Apartments in Carrick-on-Shannon fetched €40k & €50k

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N a previous issue we posed the question whether the advertising of properties with such low reserves was, in fact, a race to the bottom in terms of property values. The latest Allsop Auction which took place last week, just a few days after the publishing of the New Property Price Register, clears the air to a large extent on the current state of the Irish market. It looks like prices have stabilised and there are hints of some slight increases in the larger towns and cities.

While many commentators will still keep their powders dry and wait for the impact of the next “austerity” budget on market confidence generally, the fact that the latest Allsop Results show, on average, a 36.3% premium increase on maximum reserves quoted, would seem to indicate that buyers feel they are getting value for money at these prices.

While two of the properties we

mentioned some weeks ago, namely those at The Fairways, Tubbercurry, and Ballypheasant House, Roscommon, were withdrawn from auction, all of the other west-based properties sold at prices well above the listed reserves.

Two vacant flats/apartments in Carrick-on Shannon, with reserves of €25,000 and €30,000, sold for €40,000 and €50,000 respectively.

A house in Tarmonbarry with a reserve of €55,000 was in high demand and sold for €141,000. A house in Laraghmore, Tuam, with a reserve of €40,000, went under the hammer at €87,000. A former Esso site in Galway, with a reserve of €400,000, sold for €560,000, while the Shannon Key West Hotel in Rooskey sold for €400,000, €100,000 above its reserve.

In all, 2,750 people attended the Allsop Sales. There were many overseas bidders, though reports indicate they were outbid in most cases by domestic buyers. 60% of

sales were cash transactions with the balance (40%) financed. One property, at Northumberland Road, Dublin, which was bought by private treaty a few months previously for €550,000, was sold at the auction for €685,000. This would seem to contradict the view of many estate agents that prices achieved “under the hammer” in this way are generally less than those negotiated by private treaty.

Until the publishing of the New Property Price Register last week the Allsop Sales were, perhaps, the only public barometer for property prices available to us.

Ironically, the two “registers” seem to go hand in hand. On examination of the Register for Sligo many second hand dwellinghouses sold for €50 - €60k this year. The cheapest property, according to the Register, was a secondhand dwelling at Cloonloo for €13,333, the most expensive being at Carrowkeel, Ballisodare,

at €385,000. A house at The Lungy, Sligo, sold for €20,000, while a number of other second hand houses around the county and in Sligo town fetched between €15,000 and €60,000.

Many of these were private treaty sales and not prices reached in an auction environment.

Of the 127 lots scheduled for the Allsop October Auction, just 8 were unsold, with 9 withdrawn.

Not a single lot sold realised less than its maximum reserve. The next Auction is scheduled for 7th December and the catalogue is expected to be published on the 6th November.

These Auctions, in conjunction with the information in the new Property Price Register, will, it is hoped, convince potential purchasers that the bottom has been reached and provide momentum for some movement in the property market. It will be up to our banks to play a part in the process, also.

Shannon Key West Hotel sold for €400k

Treasury wind-up not good news for Sligo

News that liquidators are due to be appointed this week to Treasury Holdings, one of the country’s biggest property developers, will be of interest to many people throughout the north-west.

Callside Developments - a subsidiary of Treasury Holdings was behind the planned 80 million euro Wine Street Car Park development in Sligo. Also, one of its directors, Richard Barrett, is a

Ballina native and linked to the Barrett family who have had longstanding business links with Ballina.

Treasury Holdings had confirmed only last year that 350 people would be employed during the construction of the centre, with Debenhams alone employing up to 120 people in its store on completion. It is now feared the development will turn out to be a legal mess.

At its height Treasury Holdings was a multi-billion euro property business with operations spanning as far as China.

Lawyers for the company told the High Court last week they would not be opposing an application by KBC Bank, which claims it is owed over €70m by

Treasury, to have it wound up.

It is understood that Treasury felt it had no option because it said NAMA - which is owed €1.7 billion by Treasury - was refusing to talk to two potential investors they had in line – the Australian bank Macquarie, and the international property group Hines. However, there are doubts if the plans envisioned would be good deals for the taxpayer in the long run.

Lawyers for KBC Bank said winding up the company would be ''quite a job of work'' as it has interests across the globe.

They also said they wanted the Court to hear an explanation by Treasury of an overnight transaction involving, what KBC said, was a transfer of assets to

the Channel Islands. This was in contravention of a court order. It is claimed that Barrett had moved in recent weeks to put some Chinese assets beyond Nama’s reach. Apparently, the Channel Island company owned by Barrett bought two Treasury subsidiaries that ran Treasury Chinese Trust, the Singapore-quoted company that houses their main Chinese ventures.

Lawyers for Treasury said the company had complied with court orders.

Treasury, controlled by Johnny Ronan and Barrett, had built up a multibillion-euro property empire that included golf course resorts in Sweden, a five-star hotel in Moscow and offices in Dublin and Paris.

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Sligo widow awarded €722,000 damages IN what is likely to be a landmark award, the widow of a Co. Sligo man who was gunned down in 1999 has been awarded nearly three quarters of a million euros in a long legal battle against the men responsible for his murder.

58 year old Margaret Madden, owner of a B&B at Lough Gara House in Monasteraden sued 4 men for the loss of her husband and her own nervous shock, and distress.

Margaret Madden suffered a heart attack when she heard a loud bang and ran downstairs to find her husband face down by the car outside their house covered in blood.

52 year old Terence Madden, bled to death having been shot in both legs at close range.

Mrs. Madden sued 4 men for damages including 3 who were convicted by the Special Criminal Court for the murder - Michael Doohan of Ashbury Lawns, Ballinode, Joseph Herron, formerly of Chapel Street, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal and Patrick McGrath, formerly of Gurteen, Co Sligo.

The fourth man pleaded guilty to possession of a sawn-off shotgun.

The court heard this was a contract shooting ordered by former member of the defence forces, neighbour Michael Doohan, in a grudge over the Maddens running a bed and breakfast business near his mother’s B&B. Ms Justice Mary Irvine noted Margaret Madden suffered flashbacks and still has trouble sleeping.

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Mayo Champions to take part in Manchester under age Gaelic Football Blitz

Bonniconlon GAA U14 2012 County Champions with team mentors Liam Henry, Michael Igoe and Donal Tuohy

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onniconlon GAA from County Mayo, whose U14 team have just been crowned as the County Champions will be taking part in a special Lancashire underage GAA Gaelic Football Blitz, in

Manchester, on Saturday 27 October at 2.30 pm. Tony Hennigan from the Manchester-Mayo Tourism group said “It is great to see a team from Mayo coming over to Manchester, they come from

my home parish which is just outside Ballina. The Manchester Irish Festival is organising a special Manchester-Mayo Gathering in and around Ballina from the 1-9 August. It would be

great to see Lancashire and other teams from Manchester taking part in a similar event in Mayo as part of that Gathering.” For further information visit manchesteririshfestival.co.uk

International Food-Tech Award for Mother and Son

A Donegal town – based company, on a mission to make it easier for one million families to enjoy healthy home-cooked meals, has been recognised as one of the world’s leading food-tech companies after winning a prestigious international award in France.

Siansplan.com which was founded by mother and son team Sian and Vincent Breslin from Donegal was crowned as the “Most Innovative Digital Solution for

Home Cooks”, and overall winner, at the 5th International Computer Cooking competition held recently at the Institut Paul Bocuse in Lyon France.

The competition was open to food technology companies from around the world.

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Funding Cuts placing Castlebar General at “Crisis Point”

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Mayo councillor believes it is now evident that people will die as a result of the severe cut-backs being imposed at Castlebar General Hospital.

Independent councillor Michael Kilcoyne claims the funding cuts means that the people were betrayed by the Enda Kenny-led Coalition Government and the same government was proving to be “bad for people’s health”.

The councillor went on to point out that he was particularly concerned about the future of the General Hospital which was in its most precarious position since its foundation.

“It cannot survive when it is expected to cater for higher numbers of patients with less staff and resources. It’s a crisis point.”

Councillor Kilcoyne, who has been to the forefront in highlighting ongoing cutbacks and their implications at the hospital, was speaking after members of the HSE West Forum were informed the centre had exceeded its financial targets by €5.2 million up to the end of July by spending €42.3 million of its €47.6 million budget.

The deficit reached almost €6 million by the end of August.

In effect, the hospital is spending €2.1 million per month over budget and it’s impossible to turn the situation around by the end of the year as the entire allocation for this year is expected to be used up within weeks.

The centre is owed €1.25 million from debtors and efforts are underway to collect the majority of

the money as swiftly as possible.

But the reality is that making the centre is forced into make significant savings during the months of October, November and December to ensure delivery of frontline services In fairness to management and staff of the hospital, they have a very good reputation within the Department for Health for their efficiency and ability to fulfill financial targets compared to other facilities.

Mayo’s Dáil deputies were invited to briefing on September 24 to outline the cost-saving measures that lie ahead. Only Fianna Fáil Deputy Dara Calleary attended from the outset, although Fine Gael Deputy John O’Mahony did arrive later as he was detained by other commitments They include the closure of one of its four operating theatres, the shutting down of 10 beds in the orthopaedics department and the conversion of a further 12 surgical beds to day procedures.

It has also been revealed that all elective admissions and surgery have been cancelled for the remaining 13 weeks of the year.

The financial problems at the hospital are compounded by the fact the number of patients presenting at the accident & emergency centre has more than doubled since the closure of a similar facility at Roscommon General

Hospital some time ago.

Deputy Calleary said an application had been lodged for special funding to help cope with the additional pressure, but it has not been forthcoming to date.

“People cannot even get an appointment to see a consultant to get on a waiting list. If people cannot get on a waiting list, it is no wonder the waiting lists are being reduced?”

The Ballina-based representative urged the government to reconsider the dangerous new cuts to local health services and address the escalating funding crisis at Mayo General Hospital.

“It is abundantly clear that Mayo General Hospital simply cannot take any more blunt cuts to frontline resources and that patients’ lives will be put at risk,” he added. Councillor Kilcoyne confirmed he is consulting with other elected representatives in the county about the prospect of staging a protest meeting to highlight growing concerns for the future of Mayo General Hospital.

He said: “It was very disappointing to learn that not one of Mayo’s five representatives on the HSE West Forum spoke out publicly about the situation at the September meeting. The argument that ‘all hospitals are in the same boat’ is not justification for not making an issue about the situation at Mayo General Hospital.

Shock for Mayo – Horan considering his position IN what came as a bolt from the blue over the weekend Mayo football followers were both shocked and surprised to learn that current team manager James Horan may be considering pulling out of the role after just completing two years of a three-year contract.

In just his second year in charge Horan guided Mayo to the AllIreland SFC final but his future is unclear after what has been termed as logistical issues with the county board came to light.

It is believed Horan is concerned about a number of matters which he feels hindered his side’s preparations through last season, including the availabil-

ity of Elverys McHale Park and hotel bases for matches in Dublin.

Mayo are reported to have used a different hotel each time they travelled to Dublin this season. Also, Horan is, apparently, unhappy with the provision of training pitches.

Horan wants these issues addressed before he commits to another year in charge of Mayo as he believes they are crucial to his squad taking the next step in their development.

Out the outset, then, fervent followers are hoping his stance might be in the realm of posturing at this stage.

“The team has made great

progress over the past two years and James is very happy with the players and the way they have developed,” a source close to Horan is quoted as saying in the national media.

“They have given huge loyalty to the county and he couldn’t ask for more from them, but there are a number of other issues to be sorted out if Mayo are going to make the next step.” After such a promising year, in which Mayo almost succeeded in achieving what they last achieved back in 1951, it is hoped this matter can be resolved quickly and the county can maintain the momentum of 2012.

Does Roscommon need new civic offices?

IT looks like Roscommon’s plans for new civic offices may be in doubt because a number of concerned people have grave reservations about the €18m development in the current economic climate. A group of concerned business people will meet with councillors ahead of a crucial vote later this month.

Independent TD Luke “Ming” Flanagan also make his views known during a recent radio interview.

The ‘Concerned Roscommon Businesses and Householders’ has already held meetings with local area councillors in Boyle, Castlerea, Strokestown and Roscommon and also with councillors from the Athlone area.

The group have major concerns about the expensive development at a time that services are facing cutbacks.

It is understood that to date at least six out of 26 councillors have spoken out strongly against

the plans, which have been broadly backed by Fine Gael members.

The plans, however, could be in doubt if concerns continue to grow, as councillors are poised, at the October meeting of the council, to decide on whether the plans should go ahead. A two thirds majority or the support of 19 councillors will be needed to see the plans proceed.

Cllr Michael Mulligan is among the councillors to speak out

against the proposed development.

“Roscommon County Council is a service provider and the people of Roscommon don’t care where the services are provided from, whether it’s a plush office or a shed, as long as they get the services they need,” he said.

“At the end of the day it is the taxpayer and ratepayer of County Roscommon that will have to pay back the loan for this development,” he added.

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Carrick bookshop shortlisted for national prize THE Reading Room, Carrick-on-Shannon, is in with a chance of being shortlisted in this year’s search for the Bord Gáis Energy Bookshop of the Year.

With only a short time left to vote the competition is ramping up for this prestigious title. Voting closes at midnight on Sunday 14th October, so now is the time to support the local bookshop that holds a special place in your heart by casting your vote at the Bord Gais Energy Book Club website The Bord Gáis Energy Bookshop of the Year award was introduced last year to recognise and support bookshops who contribute so much to local communities and the Irish book industry. Vote now and be in with the chance to win one of two prizes of €500 of electricity from Bord Gáis Energy, a €500 holiday voucher and many other prizes!

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An Taoiseach lauds “incredible” range of facilities at Mayo Sports Clinic

Pictured at the official opening of the new state-of-the-art Mayo Sports Clinic last Saturday were, from left: Cllr. Willie Nolan, Mayor, Ballina Town Council; Deputy Michelle Mulherin, T.D.; An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, T.D., who performed the official opening; Dr. Sean Moffatt, Clinic Director; Liam Moffatt, Chartered Physiotherapist/Clinic Director; and Dr. Tom Moffatt.

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n Taoiseach Enda Kenny urged members of the public to maintain a regime of exercise and good diet as part of a healthy lifestyle. Mr. Kenny was performing the official opening of the Mayo Sports Clinic in Ballina on Saturday last.

“Personally, when I go out and cycle 30 or 40 miles, come back with a good sweat, and have a good shower – you feel like a different person,” Mr Kenny told the large gather-

ing. “Or take a walk in the Nephin Range or Croagh Patrick, it actually puts things into perspective. The older you become the more you realise that you have only one life, you only have one body, and it’s an adventure to live it, and we should do so and treat it with the respect it deserves.”

Mr Kenny described the range of services on offer at the Mayo Sports Clinic as “incredible” and expressed the hope that the hous-

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He added: “When I look here at what Dr Sean Moffatt and Liam Moffatt (Clinic directors) are doing here, it’s incredible. All of the expertise available here is so important for the elite sportsperson and for everybody else.

“Facilities like this are so important because the world is changing before our very eyes. We are now moving to a point where it’s all being done for us – you sit in front of the big screen or the handheld communication system and you don’t have to exercise.

“The Lord gave us the bodies and the minds we have and we should be able to use those in so many different ways to keep us in shape while we are in this mortal world.”

Dr Sean Moffatt and Liam Moffatt both spoke of their desire to provide international standard care to patients at the Mayo Sports Clinic. “We are interested in the person who plays inter-county football or wins triathlons, and also the person who likes to walk for a mile a day. All of them will be given the same care and attention here,” said Liam.

Other speakers at the launch included Professor Niall Moyna; Mayor of Ballina, Cllr Willie Nolan; and Mayo senior football captain Andy Moran, who paid tribute to the Mayo medical team for their role in his recovery from a second injury in 12 months.

April 1st is his target date for full recovery.

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The attendance also included surgeon Mr Ray Moran; leading sports figures James Horan, Seamus and Aidan O’Shea, Peadar Gardiner, Alan Dillon, Ger Cafferkey, Kieran Shannon, Donie Buckley, Deora Marsh, Dermot Flanagan, Jimmy Browne, Dr Joanne Cuddihy, Ray Dempsey, Barry Solan, Kieran Considine, and public representatives Cllr Nolan, Mayor of Ballina; Michelle Mulhern, TD; Dara Calleary, TD; and Ger Deere, Castlebar Town Council.

Mayo Sports Clinic aspires to providing the highest standard of patient care, and provides the following services: Physiotherapy, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Occupational Injuries, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Bio-Mechanical Assessment, Strength & Conditioning, Pre-season Team Sport Medical & Physiotherapy Screening, Pre-Event Medicals High Performance Athlete Services, High-end Sports Rehabilitation, Injection Therapy and Back Pain Clinic.

Through linkages with some of the leading institutions in Ireland, Mayo Sports Clinic also offers an excellent referral service.

More details on Mayo Sports Clinic are available on www.mayosportsclinic.com.

Homeless numbers increasing among Galway youth YOUTH homelessness in Galway is on the increase, according to the Galway Simon Community, which is also dealing with more middle-aged people who are experiencing difficulties paying rents, mortgages and household utilities.

Bill Griffin, CEO of Galway Simon, says that the profile of Galway’s homeless is changing.

“The traditionally held view is the 50-odd years old man down the park drinking on a Sunday morning, but homelessness is changing. We’re finding that

there is a new group of young people, mostly aged 18 to 25, who are coming out of foster care or statutory care provision and there is no adequate provision made for them.

“We are also seeing an older group, people who would never have thought of being homeless . . . they are having budgetary difficulties, mortgage difficulties or have had their houses taken away,” said Mr Griffin.

He said that 45% of people have mental health issues, and 65% have physical health prob-

lems. In many instances, the homeless have issues with alcohol and drug addiction and Galway Simon has a multidisciplinary team to help their clients.

In its annual report for 2011, which was launched last week to coincide with Simon Week 2012, the charity outlined its services.

It provided homeless services to 120 men and women last year. It carried out 2,102 nursing consultations and supported 179 people to address their substance misuse and poor mental health.

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Leitrim’s 7th son healer Aidan Wrynne as popular as ever

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Aidan Wrynne, Seventh Son Faith Healer, has attended the Sligo and Roscommon areas for many years. Aidan’s gift has surely tested the tide of time as he first did his cures when he was a few

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Born in County Leitrim Aidan has practiced his healing gift since he was a child, with a very consistent success rate. Now in his forties, Aidan’s ability is as much in demand as it was when he was a child healer. Aidan emphasises that he is not an alternative to conventional medicine but a helping hand to the immune system in the recovery from everyday ailments. Aidan’s work does not involve physical manipulation. A contact healer attempts to alleviate pain or cure illnesses by simply “laying on” of hands on the affected person.

People are recommended to visit Aidan at least three times and he requires all conditions to be pre-diagnosed by a Medical Practitioner. Aidan’s gift has achieved extensive television and radio coverage nationally. He has appeared on numerous television shows such as Kenny Live, Davis, Open House and Ear to the Ground as well as many other newspaper articles which was written about his healing gift. Aidan is always available to discuss, in the strictest confidence, any problem that people may have. He can be contacted at 071 9631263 or 087 2423405 See Page 9 of this paper for Aidan’s adverts and details.

Increase in donations to House of Prayer

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HILE press reports are highlighting the fact that the controversial House of Prayer in Achill may face a tax bill of €125,000 many may be amazed to learn that even in these recessionary times donations to The House have increased by almost 50% in the past year.

Total income for the company, Our Lady Queen of Peace House of Prayer (Achill) Ltd, has risen by 22 per cent and the newly-filed accounts also reveal that donations have increased from €210,000 to €314,000.

The religious retreat was stripped of its charitable status by the Revenue Commissions in 2006, and has now to declare all its donations as income. It has been

plagued with allegations of financial irregularities and the subject of TV programmes.

While the numbers of pilgrims attending the controversial House of Prayer’s centre in Achill appear to have dwindled in recent years, it has not affected its donations. In addition to its donations the accounts also reveal that the company made over €100,000 from the sale of religious objects.

Some years ago the Archbishop of Tuam, Dr Michael Neary, distanced the church from the House of Prayer, stating that its work ‘is entirely of a private nature and carries no ecclesiastical approval whatever’.

The filed accounts state the company’s tax advisers are currently in negotiations with the Revenue and it could be facing a ‘potential liability in the region of €125,000 before interest and penalties’. It was reported in The Irish Independent that accounts show the company was sitting on accumulated profits of €1.64m at the end of December last year. However, directors of the company point out that the company made losses between 2004 and 2007 and no tax liability arises. They point out that no liability arises from 2011.

The House of Prayer has been attracting thousands of pilgrims from around the world to Achill Island from the early ‘90s.

Christina Gallagher, its founder, originally from Ballina, claims to have visions of the Virgin Mary and suffer from stigmata. Much controversy has surrounded her perceived lavish lifestyle after it was revealed she was living in a €4 million home in Dublin and has other properties around the world.

Only this year she is believed to have purchased another property close to Ballina.

O’Domhnaill criticised Perry on Malin Head Coastguard issue FIANNA Fáil Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill has criticised the Minister of State John Perry for his ‘appalling lack of commitment’ to the future of Malin Head Coastguard Station.

The Donegal Senator raised a special debate on the issue in the Seanad this week to discuss the findings of the Fisher report earlier this year. Upon questioning from Senator Ó Domhnaill, Minister Perry refused to make any commitment to keeping Malin Head Coastguard Station open.

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Senator Ó Domhnaill spoke at a public meeting on the future of the station at Malin Head Community Centre on Friday last.

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Pair face ÂŁ250k fine for spam texts

Two people who sent millions of spam text messages face being fined more than ÂŁ250,000, the information watchdog said.

The messages often claimed to offer payouts for accidents a person has never had or payment protection insurance (PPI) claims that they are not necessarily entitled to, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) said.

The pair are accused of illegally sending millions of unsolicited texts and have 28 days to prove they were complying with the law or face fines totalling more than ÂŁ250,000, the ICO added.

Simon Entwisle, the ICO's director of operations, said: "The public have told us that they are increasingly concerned about the illegal marketing texts and calls.

"These are often made by rogue companies claiming to offer payouts for accidents a person has never had or payment protection insurance (PPI) claims that they are not necessarily entitled to.

"While companies can phone people to sell them the latest product or service, the law states that individuals should not receive unsolicited texts or automated marketing calls unless they have given their permission.

"We know many companies are failing to do this and two individuals responsible for sending millions of illegal marketing messages are now facing six-figure penalties unless they can prove otherwise."

Mr Entwisle added: "We are already working to identify other individuals and companies involved in these unlawful practices."

The ICO has written to both individuals to confirm that it intends to issue the penalties for breaching the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), which regulate electronic marketing, a spokesman said.

Members of the public have reported almost 30,000 calls or texts received from an unknown sender in the last six months, Mr Entwisle said on the ICO's blog.

Factory riot closure 'could affect iPhone 5 supplies'

A car turned over after a brawl by employees at Foxconn's industrial zone

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pany declined to say if the suspension of work at the factory would lead to a delay in the manufacturing of the new smartphone.

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to four-week wait for the new handset, with the US technology giant having stepped up production recently to meet the massive demand.

The factory in Taiyuan in north-

ern China resumed production following a brawl involving 2,000 workers that is said to have stemmed from labour tensions.

Foxconn Technology Group and authorities are still investigating the unrest, which led to 5,000 police officers being called out and 40 people being injured.

News outlets and witnesses reported the violence was the result of a confrontation between an employee and a security guard, which spiralled out of control.

Another worker said employees were angry at the way they had been treated by guards and managers.

Foxconn has faced criticism in the past for the way it runs its factories in China, with workers complaining about conditions and low pay. The company recently raised the minimum wage and said it would put a limit to the number hours employees could work after an Apple auditor found people regularly worked over 60 hours per week. The manufacturer also produces products for Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard.

Apple has yet to comment on the possible effect on iPhone 5 supplies.

Facebook surpasses record breaking 1billion user mark A RECORD breaking 1billion people worldwide are now using Facebook every month, founder Mark Zuckerberg has announced.

The social network hailed the achievement as 'a significant milestone' for the website which was launched in 2004.

Zuckerberg announced the news on US television on Thursday, later describing it as the 'proudest moment of his life.'

'This morning, there are more than one billion people using Facebook actively each month,' he wrote on his Facebook profile page.

'If you're reading this: thank you for giving me and my little team the honour of

serving you.

He added: 'Helping a billion people connect is amazing, humbling and by far the thing I am most proud of in my life.

'I am committed to working every day to make Facebook better for you, and hopefully together one day we will be able to connect the rest of the world too.'

Alongside the announcement, Facebook said its users had produced a mindboggling 1.13trillion Likes, shared 219billion photos and 140.3billion friend connections.

The number of users on the site easily surpassed the entire population of Europe (731million) or the popula-

tion of the United Kingdom 15 times over.

Facebook has said it has also seen 17billion checkins, an estimated 210,000 years worth of music played and 300million photos uploaded daily.

Alex Dale of King.Com added: '1billion proves that Facebook has cemented itself as the most important communication channel online, transforming how companies communicate with their customers forever.'

More than 600million users are accessing the site through a mobile device, a development area seen as key to the company's continuing growth.

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Man jailed for attacking wife with sandwich

Joint 'fell out of lawyer's pocket' in court

American Larry Spurling has been jailed after admitting attacking his wife - with a sandwich.

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purling pleaded no contest to disturbing the peace following an incident at his home in Melbeta, Nebraska, on Sunday.

The 50-year-old was arrested after his wife called 911 following an argument in which Spurling pushed her down on a bed before rubbing the sandwich in her face, reports KETV. An officer who arrived at the property told a court on Monday that he found several pieces of meat on the carpet outside a bedroom and bits of bread just metres away.

The woman said her husband had grown angry with her for 'making him live in the country' before the disturbance.

She added that he was bored as 'there is no place for him to walk'.

The court heard how Spurling drank three large cans of eight per cent malt liquor Natty Daddy leading up to the incident.

His wife said she 'got tired' of an argument before making herself a sandwich and going to a bedroom, while Spruling followed her moments later.

He was sentenced to five days in jail.

However, it is not clear what was in the sandwich.

Porky pets shed the pounds at animal fit club slimming competition

A New Orleans city prosecutor has resigned after a marijuana joint reportedly fell out of his pocket in court - while he was talking to a police officer.

Assistant city attorney Jason Cantrell was chatting with an officer in Orleans Parish Magistrate's Court when it happened, according to the local Times-Picayune.

The newspaper quoted sources as saying "a pair of cops glanced at the joint on the ground, then at each other before making arguably the easiest collar in the annals of policework".

Cantrell, 43, who immediately resigned from his post, was reportedly cautioned and released under a city policy for minor marijuana offences.

His wife LaToya Cantrell, who is currently running for New Orleans City Council, said: "I absolutely do not condone his actions.

"I love my husband unconditionally and am very concerned for his health and wellbeing, and for that of our family. I hope that this incident will encourage Jason to seek the professional help."

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A collection of chubby cats and chunky canines are now fighting fit after shedding the pounds at an animal fit club THE group of 17 porky pets were forced to ditch their full fat meals and dinner plate leftovers in a bid to help them lose their love handles. Cats, canines and rabbits took part in the animal slimming competition, dubbed the PDSA Pet Fit Club, with phenomenal results.

Tough diets and strict exercise regimes helped the plump pets lose a whopping 86kg (13st 7lb) between them, roughly the equivalent of 28 Yorkshire terriers.

Dedicated Cavalier King Charles spaniel Jack was crowned the biggest loser in 2012 after shedding an impressive 6kg (14lb).

His owner Rose Welsh said the over fed seven-year-old's health had deteriorated dramatically before his recent health kick.

Jack, as he jumps every time he barks now,' Ms Welsh, from Stanmore, Middlesex, said.

'He is fit, healthy and happy, everything a pet should be, and we are absolutely thrilled.'

PDSA Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Sean Wensley, added: 'This is a great success story for all concerned.

'Having adopted a seriously overweight animal, Rose has done a wonderful job in managing Jack’s food intake and safely increasing his exercise. 'As for Jack, he undoubtedly feels much fitter and happier, and has a greater life expectancy than when he was overweight.'

The extravagantly named cat Fifi Bottomley was another success story, losing 2kg (4.4lb) in the slimming regime organised by veterinary charity PDSA. While another notable mention goes to rabbit slimmer Bobby who managed to shed 29 per cent of her body weight.

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An art exhibition showing Jesus as a transvestite surrounded by gay, lesbian and transsexual disciples has been put under armed police guard over fears it could provoke a riot. The image of the Last Supper by controversial Swedish artist Elisabeth Ohlson Wallin - depicts Jesus wearing a dress and high heels surrounded by apostles wearing S&M gear and lingerie.

The Ecce Homo exhibition opened in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, surrounded by 2,000 police amid threats of a massive protest. City officials have already cancelled a planned Gay Pride march - timed to coincide with the show - after threats of violent counter demos by ultra right wing group Movement Dveri.

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naturalhealth

By Megan Fennell

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.

10 Habits of Healthy Families

Team approach Every wonder how families stay healthy, fit and thin? We asked Dr. Oz for his tips on how to build a healthy fmily strategy. Dr. Oz says families (like the Carroll's, pictured) that make healthy lifestyle choices together, stay healthy together. Here's his game plan for your family.

Don't go hungry To stay at a healthy weight, you have to eat, not starve yourself. “If you don’t fuel up regularly, you’ll become insatiably hungry, causing the ‘hunger’ hormone, ghrelin, to spike,” Dr. Oz says. “The problem is, it takes a half-hour for that hormone to return to normal once you start to eat, but in that 30 minutes you’ll likely chow through many more calories than if you hadn’t eaten on an empty stomach.”

Dr. Oz keeps filling almonds on hand—don’t be surprised if you see him nibbling a few on his show.

short and convenient works, he explains, because none of us want to admit that our lives are so disorganized that we can’t carve out 20 quick minutes.

“What we find is that if we tell people to do 20 minutes, they enjoy it and end up doing more than 20 minutes,” which is even better for your heart, Dr. Oz stresses. Simple ideas that work: Skip rope in your driveway, and alternate with crunches and push-ups; do 20 minutes of a workout video; walk in your neighbourhood.

Be the food decider in your house “I know this can be tough for parents, but the big decisions about what to eat must be made by you at the supermarket,” Dr. Oz says. Here’s why: If you bring chips and cookies home, your kids (and you) will naturally want to eat them.

And if you try to restrict them, you’ll actually cause your child to crave them more.

But if you don’t buy the sweets to begin with, kids won’t even miss them, Dr. Oz promises. Keep good-news snacks on hand (like nuts and pretzels) and fruit and veggies washed and chopped in your fridge.

“Kids will eat healthy snacks when they get hungry enough,” Dr. Oz says.

Eat dinner together every night “I can talk about the importance of nutrients for good health all day. But studies show that if you want your kids to have an appreciation of how precious their bodies are, you can’t beat just sitting down together,” Dr. Oz says. This simple ritual improves not just kids’ eating habits but their grades and willingness to open up to you, too. “When families come together to eat, they create an emotional harmony that I think is pretty sacred for long-term health.”

If evenings don’t work, turn breakfast into your family sit-down instead.

Automate breakfast and lunch Without a healthy go-to option for each, you’re far more likely to make bad spur-ofthe-moment grabs. Plus, having a staple of one or two healthy usuals makes grocery shopping easier. “You don’t want to reinvent the wheel every day,” says Dr. Oz, who starts his day with a bowl of steel-cut oatmeal with flaxseed oil, a few walnuts, and some raisins or agave for sweetness—a morning meal that Randy and Kathleen have adopted and now love.

For lunch, Dr. Oz recommends a vegetablebased soup or a turkey or tuna sandwich on whole-grain bread. For the kids, you can improve upon the PBJ sandwich (it’s not horrible, but the jelly is all sugar) by using less jelly or turning it into a PB sandwich with a piece of fruit.

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HOLLYWOOD actress Mischa Barton (The Sixth Sense,The OC) makes her Irish stage debut as Shelby Eatenton, and Anne Charleston (Madge Bishop in Neighbours) plays Ouiser Boudreaux in this all-Ireland Stage Touring Premiere of STEEL MAGNOLIAS. Directed by Ben Barnes, the original play tells the heart-warming story we came to love on film. An enduring tale of love, loss and friendship, we follow the lives of six Southern women who come together in Truvy’s exclusive Beauty Parlour.

Full of wise-cracking repartée, the women are witty, intelligent and sometimes slightly crazy. Annelle, who’s not sure if she’s still married, is the eager new assistant to the outspoken romantic Truvy who dispenses shampoo and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon and dog-loving Ouiser, eccentric millionaire Miss Clairee and classic Southern mother M’Lynn, whose pretty daughter Shelby (a diabetic) is about to get married.

Opening on Shelby’s wedding day, the story moves towards tragedy when she risks pregnancy. The beauty and fragility of her life has a profound effect on all the women, and their underlying strengths of love and friendship make this play truly touching to behold.

Packed with 1980s nostalgia and memorable one-liners, Steel Magnolias is the funniest play ever to make you cry.

Directed by Ben Barnes and and the best night out at the theatre in a long time.

Tickets on sale from Ticketmaster outlets online & nationwide and from the Royal Theatre Box Office on 0818 300 000 or 094 90 23111. Tickets are priced at €25.65.

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Foxford Church of Ireland Benefit Horse Ride “Bringing the Community Together”

Enjoying themselves at the Foxford Church of Ireland Restoration Benefit Horse Ride were Danny and Ellie McNamee, Avagh Gaughand Ciara Maloney.

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orse riders from throughout Connaught gathered together to participate in the highlky successful 4th annual Foxford Church of Ireland Restoration Fund Benefit Horse Ride. Hosted by Barry Redmond, Cloongee House, the event drew a huge attendance from the entire community to pro-

The Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry, Rt.Rev. Patrick Rooke pictured at the Foxford Church of Ireland Restoration Benefit Horse Ride, hosted and organised by Barry Redmond, Cloongee House. Also attending the hugely-popular event, now in it's fourth year, were from left Church Warden Patrick Browne, Rev. Wendy Callan, Church Warden Charles Wills, Bishop Rooke, Barry Redmond, Rev.Andrea Wills, Jennifer Ryder, and Cathal O'Haire. Picture Henry Wills

mote the restoration of the town’s historic Church.

Attending the event, the Bishop of Tuam, Killala and Achonry, Rt Rev Patrick Rooke, paid special tribute to the local community for their outstanding ecumenical support for the Church of Ireland community in Foxford

over the years. He paid special tribute to event host and organiser Barry Redmond ,Cloongee House, in bringing together all the local community in their quest to restore one of the town’s iconic landmarks. “This is one of the outstanding local events that brings the entire ecumenical community to-

gether and I wish to thank all the Foxford community and beyond, and deeply appreciate all your wonderful support” he commented. Among the attendance were Rev Andrea Wills, Foxford Church Wardens Patrick Browne and Charles Wills and Rector Rev. Wendy Callan.

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UINNFIX Is a Sligo based company established for over 10 years specialising in all aspects of car repairs and car servicing, including; NCT and repair work, all makes and models serviced, full

diagnostic service, air conditioning vehicle serviced and recharged, accident repairs, tyres and exhausts and auto electrical. Their experience, expertise and efficient approach have ensured that they have become an

Best wishes to Dennis and all at QuinnFix from all at IBS Publishing, publishers of Northwest Express & Mature Living

Contact us to book your NCT and repair work in Sligo At Quinnfix, we work hard to ensure that our customers receive a quality of work that brings satisfaction and continues to build our reputation.

Whether commercial professional or personal we offer the most affordable rates on all our car and van servicing, providing full tests and checks to ensure they are running safely and smoothly. All repairs are carried out promptly and punctually for your convenience, allowing you to return to the road in your own vehicle as soon as possible. All mechanics are highly qualified, skilled and experienced engineers, capable of assisting you with your cars and vans, no mater what the problems are.

Ballina: 096-77743 Sligo: 071-9154538

If you would like your business featured in an upcoming edition and at NO COST TO YOU - THE BUSINESS OWNER you can contact us on 071-9154538 Wishing Dennis and all at Quinn Fix the very best for the future from all at

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established and trusted name throughout the whole of Sligo with a reputation for courteous, professional service.

Quinnfix undertake all makes and models serviced in Sligo as well as NCT preparation and a full diagnostic service in county Sligo

When booking in your vehicle, don't forget to ask about our Free pick up & drop off service.

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Wishing Dennis and all at Quinn Fix the very best for the future from all at RightIDPrice Alarms Contractor Number: 14911

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Quinn Fix pre-NCT preparation Our approach to NCT testing is de-

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