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HE life of a young teacher is not what it used to be. Nearly one-third of all teachers are now employed on parttime arrangements which force many into “income poverty”, according to the TUI (Teachers Union of Ireland). The proportion of those not on full-time contracts rises to 50% for those in the under-30 age bracket. Even for those young teachers lucky enough to secure full-time employment those who entered the profession post-2011 are on a much-reduced salary scale, with less attractive pension benefits that their older counterparts. Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) president Gerry Quinn said there was a “common but utterly incorrect perception” that all Irish teachers were in secure, full-time jobs. “In the second-level system, this bears no resemblance to what has become an increasingly bleak reality and a similar situation exists in institutes of technology. For several years teachers had been applying for ‘fragments of jobs’ with no guarantees they would still have positions the next year. These teachers experience income poverty, often struggling to make even the most modest of financial commitments.” Speaking to North West Express a Sligobased part-time school teacher said she found herself working long hours (without commensurate remuneration) and dealing with a lot of paperwork, while established teachers usually finished at about three o’clock every day. Continued on Page 2

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ASTER SUNDAY NIGHT was celebrated in style by Knockmore GAA enthusiasts at Hotel Ballina when a packed audience of several hundred people

clapped and cheered as eight brave couples took to the floor for the cha cha and jive in a spectacular Strictly Come Dancing event. For the 16 stalwarts the evening marked a culmination of 7 weeks of intense practice

STRIDING TO SUCCESS – Helen Mulvihill and Hughie Langan, winners of Knockmore GAA’s Strictly Come Dancing at Hotel Ballina on Easter Sunday night. Pic: June Walsh Photography (Foxford).

and rehearsal and all concerned deserve plaudits for providing such enjoyment and generating funds for the local club as well. The participating couples, Helen Mulvihill and Hughie Langan, Aine Boland and Niall Gillespie, Ava Ruane and Seamus Melvin, Michelle Murphy and Keith Ruttledge, Laura Barrett and Martin Forde, Aine Gallagher and Colm Flynn, Pauline Gaughan and John Joe Kelly, and Donna Rice and Alan Moran, performed under the scrutiny of three competent judges – Fergal O Murchu (Ragus), Angelina McHugh (MWR) and Susan Rodgers (Mayo Ladies GAA and local girl). The audience were also treated to a special interval treat with a fine performance by “Octave”, eight local singers who won the Mayo Stage (singing) Category of Foroige’s Got Talent. They will now represent Mayo in the National Finals in Dublin. This was followed by a demonstration of dancing excellence by Connacht, National and World Champions for 2014, the Sylvan Kelly Dancers. A lot to take in for one night? There was even

more – an unexpected, but highly enjoyable performance by Sinatra impersonator, Colm O’Reilly. The 2014 Strictly winners, Fiona Hanahoe and Aiden Mulvihill relinquished their crown with a spectacular swansong performance. After much deliberation the judges’ vote favoured Helen Mulvihill and Hughie Langan, who were popular and deserving winners; some commentators argued it was either Helen’s (Cinderalla-like) loss of a shoe or Hughie’s twinkle-toed performance that worked the oracle. However, all the couples received worthy praise for their efforts on the night and their work over the weeks of preparation. MC for the evening was Ballina businessman Ollie Rouse. Knockmore GAA chairman Bernard Comiskey thanked Beatrice Timlin and her competent and energetic team for the success of the evening and dance teacher Tanya Ward for her expertise, guidance and patience. He also paid tribute to the Connolly Motor Group, all the other generous sponsors and everybody who gave the event so much support.

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Life getting difficult for young teachers Continued from front page She was experiencing very little respect from students in the classroom and she described her induction to teaching as a “baptism of fire” She explained that some of her teacher friends in a similar

situation were becoming increasingly depressed and unsure about their future. The TUI are also aware of a large number of teachers on limited hourly contracts. They want initial appointments to be made on a permanent basis and for extra hours to

automatically be given to part-time staff before new teachers are recruited to schools. Undoubtedly, these and other matters will be aired at teachers’ union conferences around the country this week, with each union seeking “pay

restoration” now that the economic situation in the country is improving. Even if some of their grievances are addressed the issue of pay disparity between the older and younger teachers is certain to rumble on into the future.

Inspirational Belmullet woman a finalist in the Unislimmer of the Year

nspirational Belmullet lady, Mary Murray has been made it through to the final of this year’s Unislimmer of the Year Awards having lost a whopping 5stone 6lbs. The greatly anticipated awards ceremony celebrates the fantastic achievements of Unislim’s most successful members. Taking place in Croke Park, Dublin on Saturday 18th April as part of the inaugural Unislim Health & Wellness Show, Mary will take to the main stage with nine other members, with a combined weight loss of over 70 stone! The Unislim Health & Wellness Show, hosted by Today FM’s Mairead Farrell, will be packed full of inspiration, fun, health, style, food and fitness and promises to give guests all the encouragement and motivation needed to live life to the full. Some of Ireland’s leading motivators, chefs and sports personalities will be

speaking including: Grit Doctor and Best Selling Author Ruth Field; Musician and Mental Health activist Bressie; TV Chef Clodagh McKenna and World Champion sprint hurdler Derval O’ Rourke. An illness scare led Mary to reclaim her health and drive her to lose 5stone 6lbs. She has now turned her life around and is delighted to be a finalist in the Unislimmer Of The Year Awards. Mary says that her turning point came in 2011 when she was diagnosed with high blood pressure. “That day I left the doctor’s surgery and made a decision – that was it – I wanted to lose weight and get better the healthy way.” She quickly joined her local Unislim class in Belmullet and hasn’t looked back. “Stepping on the scales for the first time shocked me, I couldn’t believe how overweight I had let myself become. I was expecting a

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ligo Arts Service is delighted to announce their artists and concert programme for Music in Drumcliffe which will take place from Friday 1st May to Monday 4th May 2015. As festival ensemble-in-residence the Vogler Quartet, will perform alongside renowned Tatjana Masurenko (Germany), Irish international pianist Finghin Collins Rachel Kelly mezzo-soprano, as well as

Aoife Nì Bhrìain, violin, and Dearbhla Collins, piano. This festival will also see the renowned Trio Imàge and Deep Strings perform for the first time in Ireland as part of Music in Drumcliffe. Repertoire will include works by Haydn, Beethoven, Debussy, Strauss, Schubert and Brahms. The festival will also present a concert to commemorate the life and work of one of Ireland’s best loved classical

music promoters, John Ruddock. This is a collaboration between Music in Drumcliffe Festival and Con Brio. Since its establishment in 2000, Music in Drumcliffe has become one of Ireland’s leading international chamber music festivals, offering audiences the opportunity to experience high standards of programming through a fresh choice of artists in one of the most beautiful locations in Ireland, at the foot of Benbulben mountain and in the heart of Yeats Country. Strings Attached: A Mentoring Programme for String Quartet with the Vogler Quartet, 2012 -2015. In a search, throughout 2012, for an existing quartet or separate players wishing to form a new quartet, 25 participants of the highest standard in the country participated in auditions at the RIAM in November 2012. Strings Attached offers young string quartets a unique opportunity to nurture potential and now in its third year we are delighted to have the Arioso Quartet and the Mesefe Quartet, perform as part of our festival programme. Music in Drumcliffe in association with Music Generation Sligo is also

delighted to announce, as part of this year festival, a Music Education Programme for Advanced Young String Quartets and Students of Music. Music lovers can look forward to yet another cultural packed bank holiday weekend of inspiring music in the friendly, intimate and evocative setting of Drumcliffe, Co Sligo. Booking information:Tickets for Music in Drumcliffe range from €10 to €25. Season tickets are €135. For information/credit card bookings, please contact Artscope + 353 (0)1 505 9582 or email info@musicindrumcliffe.ie .Bookings can be made by post, telephone or email. Tickets can also be purchased from Drumcliffe Tea House and Crafts Shop + 353 (0)71-914 4956. See www.musicindrumcliffe.ie for full programme and booking details. Music in Drumcliffe Festival 2015 is produced by Sligo Arts Service, Sligo County Council; Festival Director Caroline Wynne, Artscope; Artistic Director Tim Vogler; Festival Ensemble-inResidence, Vogler Quartet; Funded by Sligo County Council and The Arts Council.

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slashed by 41% over the next six years. Meanwhile, funding for Dublin is to be increased. Senator Mary Mac Sharry has described it as yet another attack on communities across the North West, at a time when they can least afford it. Most counties are being hit with significant cuts but Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have been

singled out for a particularly severe cutbacks. The Sligo-based senator said, “This is just the latest example of the slash and burn of services dedicated to rural communities. Across the North West there have already been savage cuts to resources and local services and we are now learning the extent of cuts to

vital rural development funding.” “The Government's efforts on rural Ireland are based entirely on spin and optics, while behind closed doors they are engaged in dismantling the very fabric of rural communities. The savage attack on LEADER companies is just the latest example. While the broader EU area attempt to replicate the Irish rural development distribution structure which they claim is the "best model for delivery", this Government is taking power away from these companies by transferring the funding process to local authorities. This is resulting in dramatic cuts to the level of funding available to local communities and may well cost jobs. “Worse still, it’s happening at a time when rural communities in this region can least afford it. Our towns and villages have benefited greatly from LEADER companies and the local jobs they have created. There is no doubt that the latest cuts to the programme will be seen on the ground and will have a major impact on job creation in rural parts of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.”

Tom Meagher speaks on “Men’s Violence Against Women” at GMIT

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Organisers, performers and guests pictured after a terrific show at Ballina Arts Centre. Further report and pictures in this months Mature Living

RIDAY NIGHT, 27th March, in Ballina Arts Centre, will live forever in the memory of music lovers in the Ballina region, particularly those over the age of 50. A packed audience relived the nostalgia of the showband era with a night of music, song and stories of a unique and phenomenal period which had an indelible impact on the social, economic and cultural life of the country. At the centre of it all was Ballina’s own Jack Ruane showband with former members Judd Ruane, Jack Ruane Jr., Eugene McCaffrey, Joe Sweeney and P. J. Duffy of the Michael O’Callaghan Showband, who recalled some incredible experiences and played to a delighted

audience who were literally off their feet for the entire evening. The evening was presented by the National Showband Archive, in association with Ballina Festival and hosted by Steve Travers, survivor of the Miami Showband disaster in 1975, who was also joined on stage by Des Lee, another survivor of the fatal night which changed the showband scene in Ireland forever. Judd Ruane and his sister, Phyllis, spoke about their earliest recollections with their father, Jack Senior, and how the band was revered at home and in England, some of the stars they encountered and some unforgettable events, including a night when a blind man (Joe Bollard) was

entrusted with driving the bus. Jack Ruane Jnr cast off the years and gave a performance which many current young rockers would envy, completing his contribution with the “customary” Neil Diamond medley. He was backed by Stephen Travers himself on some of the numbers. Some of the audience even took to the floor in the confines of the arts centre while others literally danced in their seats. Jack showed he still has the capacity to bring out the best in an audience which must be now wondering when the next performance will take place. Eugene McCaffrey, another established band member, delighted the audience with a lovely rendition of the classic

“The Nearness of You” while Des Lee proved he still retains his undoubted class, recapturing the magic of the Miami with his performance of “The Candy Store” and “Love Is”, a song which the late Fran O’Toole had made his own. Speaking to North West Express afterwards presenter Stephen Travers said he was positively “blown away” with the evening in Ballina and the experience has created the impetus for further development of the “showbands” programme. On the night he thanked Paul Burke, Ballina Salmon Festival chairman (which will receive the major share of the proceeds of the evening) and, in particular show producer Liam Brennan, who spearheaded the show concept and provided all his services – lighting, sound equipment and background audio-visuals – free of charge. Since this year marks the 40th anniversary of the Miami Showband massacre and Stephen Travers and Des Lee wish to recreate the nostalgia of the period, a special show is being created centred on the Miami hits, but including many memorable songs of yesteryear by performers like Joe Dolan, Brendan O’Brien and many others. The first of these is scheduled for Westport Woods Hotel on 30th April, with further shows in the Hollywood Hotel, Bundoran and centres in Mallow and Clonmel on later dates. These will be evenings of music and dancing and should relive fond memories for thousands throughout Ireland.

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Did you know your home's design can affect your bank account and love life? Try these feng shui tips based on the ancient art of balancing energy. Attracting Money: Don't Use Water Symbols "Drippy faucets are a sign of money going to waste," Karen says. "Whatever the state of your water, your finances mirror those." To increase your bank account, repair broken fountains and remove all stagnant water from your property. "Ever heard the expression, 'I just can't get my head above water'?" Karen asks. It's best not to display water-based artwork or mirrors higher than your nose, which carries the same significance in feng shui. For most of us, that means no mirrors or water scenes above the bed.

Attracting Money: Make Your Front Door Inviting If it's hard to find your front door or it's confusing as to how to get in, it'll be hard for opportunity to make its way into your life as well, explains Karen. Put in an archway or gate to denote the front door if you need to, and make sure the doorbell works. The welcome mat should be bright and fresh. Sweep the steps and sidewalk in front, and add a potted plant to the entryway. Karen's rule of thumb: "If a trick-ortreater can't tell where to go, your front door isn't clear enough.

Attracting Money: Lose Clutter, Add Plants and Water "To bring in more prosperity, it's important to create a vibrant, healthy, inspiring and clutter-free home," explains Laura. "Clutter jams up good energy and leads to procrastination. Bring in vibrant life forces such as plants and flowers, and don't forget to have fresh air circulating. Fountains are important wealth adjustments in feng shui because they stimulate prosperity and energy, and symbolize money."

Attracting Love: Create a Cozy Master Bedroom Oversized master bedrooms need to be cozier in order to have good relationship feng shui. Start by closing off any adjoining rooms, including a bathroom, office, patio or gym, suggests Karen. If there's no door, install curtains. If you have a sitting area, arrange the chairs toward each other, and downsize with a smaller bed — go from king to queen or queen to double. "When the space gets bigger and bigger, people tend to live further and further apart emotionally."

Attracting Money: Decorate in Red, Purple or Green "Color has a powerful impact on mood, and red is considered auspicious and powerful. Think of walking the red carpet or wearing a red power tie," explains Laura. Purple and green are also key colors for attracting prosperity but there's a hitch. "If you really can't stand the color green, it won't work for you. But if you do love purple, paint a wall lavender or add a violet throw to your couch. Then tune in to how your space feels. It's not just filling your home with stuff — it's about decorating with mindfulness and enhancing the vibration and power of your own home.

Attracting Money: Keep the Kitchen Clean "Your kitchen is directly related to your ability to attract money," says feng shui consultant Suzanne Metzger. Keep your pantry and refrigerator organized and full of fresh food you actually use. To attract more money, keep the stove clean — every burner must work and be used equally. Lastly, remove all clutter from the kitchen table.

Attracting Money: Bring In New Opportunities Sometimes it doesn't take money to make money — just a yard sale. "This is a zero-cost fix," explains Karen. "Take out clutter to increase prosperity; what you don't use, don't love, don't need. Space equals opportunity."

Attracting Love: Add a Splash of Pink Because it's the color of relationships in feng shui, pink is one of the best colors to decorate a bedroom with, says Ken. Pink represents love, joy, happiness and romance. It doesn't need to be a whole room, even a splash will do. Alternatively, light blue is a positive relationship color. Attracting Love: Focus On One Another When it comes to the master bedroom, it's not about the view or TV, explains Karen. "The bedroom is about passion and rejuvenation." To increase intimacy in your home, install heavy, cozy drapes over large windows, remove the TV and never sleep with a laptop, iPhone or other electronics buzzing near your bed. The bedroom should be low-tech and romantic. Avoid pictures and decor featuring anyone other than the people sleeping there — wedding pictures work, but family photos don't.

Attracting Love: Arrange Dining Table in a Circle When it comes to creating more love, the dining room is the second most important space in a home, the master bedroom being the most important. Arrange the dining table so everyone can see each other, and set out enough chairs for everyone even if the family doesn't eat together every night, says Karen. Symbolically, it's important to include the whole group.

Attracting Money: Add More Fun If your bedroom is too neat or stuck with a sterile feel, "add something whimsical that makes you smile," suggests Suzanne. It could also be artwork or a photo of a couple laughing together. This can bring positive energy into the room, and in turn, improve the relationship.

Attracting Love: Put Furniture Legs on Rugs "Never put all your furniture against the walls," says Karen Rauch Carter, feng shui consultant and author of Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life. "Furniture should be arranged to support communication, so forget where the walls are. Put at least the front legs of all furniture on the rug — not just around it — and people will sit there and talk."

Attracting Love: Add Doubles to Every Room "If you want to start a relationship, don't surround yourself with single imagery", says Laura Benko, feng shui and holistic design expert. "Avoid a single chair in the corner, solitary images in artwork and solo photographs. It's important to create the energy of partnership around you, otherwise you are continually enforcing singularity." Add a second chair to a sitting area, double up on nightstands and surround yourself with pairs of everything.

Attracting Love: Add Happy Family Photos To improve your marriage, display smiling photos of yourself as a couple and your family in the hallways, kitchen or other high-traffic areas, suggests feng shui consultant Ken Lauher. Avoid putting family photos in the master bedroom, which should only include photos of the couple. Attracting Love: Remove Negative Symbolism "To decrease stress and arguing in your home, check your surroundings," Laura suggests. "One couple that fought constantly had crisscross swords over their bed, and another couple had guns on their living room wall. Keep photos and artwork pleasing, inspiring and uplifting."

Attracting Love: Leave Room for Someone Else "Single people build rooms for single people," says Karen. "They have one chair, one nightstand and so on. Add another nightstand for your future someone." That goes for the closet too. "Don't fill it up with your stuff — honor the space and carve out a dresser drawer or a shelf that's not yours. You don't need to literally have enough room for two people to live there, just leave room for opportunity."

Attracting Love: Arrange Kids' Beds for Better Harmony "Feng shui applies to all the occupants in the house," explains Laura. "Children can be even more susceptible to their surrounding energies, so it's very important to make sure their beds are placed in the commanding position. They will feel easily startled and vulnerable if their backs are to the door." Laura also says electronics should never be stored or charged near a child's bed.

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A beautiful wildlife pond will attract a whole host of beneficial animals, birds and insects. Make one with sloping sides, to allow easy access for creatures to come and go, and leafy edges that offer habitat and cover.

Mark Out the Pond Using a hose, mark out the pond with sweeping curves for a natural effect. Calculate the area of liner you will need by adding twice the total depth (D), plus 18 inches extra, to the length (L). Then add twice the depth (D), plus 18 inches extra, to the width (W), and multiply the two answers (see also Step 2 below): (2xD + 18in + L) x (2xD + 18in. + W).

Level It's essential that the top edges of the pond are level all the way round, or water will drain out unevenly. Place a level on a straight plank of wood and test the level in six or seven different places, building up or removing soil as necessary.

Fill With Water Fold the liner in neat pleats over the shelf and top edges, and check that it's bedded into the bottom of the pond. Top up with more water, which will force the liner against the shelf and sides.

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Place the Stones When positioning the stones, make sure that they don't overhang the edge by more than 2 inches. This will prevent them from tipping up and both you and the stones falling into the water when you walk on the edge.

Finish Off Place rocks in the water but protect the liner from damage by placing them on cushions of folded plastic sacks or spare rolled-up liner. Ensure the rocks are stable, but don't mortar them in. The pond is now ready to plant. Use the shelves around the sides for marginal plants, and the deeper areas for submerged aquatics, such as water lilies.

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Trim to Fit As you fill the pond, move around so that the liner is pulled evenly into the hole. When the pond is full, trim the liner with a sharp knife, leaving up to 18 inches excess around the edges.

Line With Butyl Center the liner over the hole and push it down in the middle, allowing pleats to form against the sides and base. Fill the deepest part with water; the weight will pull the liner into place.

Edge With Turf or Stones You can lay sod up to the edges, leaving 10 inches of excess liner and butting the sod pieces up to it. Or add stones by mortaring them onto the liner, making sure no cement falls in the water in the process.

Tip: Choosing Pond Plants There are four main types of pond plants â&#x20AC;&#x201D; deep-water aquatics, oxygenators, marginals and bog plants. Water lilies are deep-water aquatics and sit on the bottom of the pond, although some will grow in shallow water. Check the depth required on the label (measured from the pot surface) and raise them up on bricks as required. Oxygenators are essential plants that help keep the water clear. Marginals, such as the marsh marigold, prefer the shallows around the edge of the pond, and will be happiest on the shelf. Site bog plants in the damp area around the pond â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not in the water.

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Ballina Arts Centre – Variety for April Leading Irish artist Dermot Seymour’s exhibition Dermot Seymour’s exhibition still continues to enthral visual arts lovers at Ballina Arts Centre. Seymour’s social realist approach towards Northern Irish politics frequently involves a combination of images within the Irish landscape, particularly livestock, and religious and military symbols. Dermot Seymour was born in Belfast in 1956 and received a BA in Art and Design from the University of Ulster in 1978. His work has been included in many exhibitions, including On the Balcony of the Nation which toured the USA during the early 1990s and The Fifth Province – Some New Art from Ireland which toured Canada from 1991 to 1993. He has had solo shows in Belfast, New York, Berlin and Dublin and his work hangs in public and private collections throughout the world. He is a member of Aosdána. Exhibition runs until Saturday 2nd May. Admission Free ‘All A Dream’ brings Beckett’s prose pieces to Ballina Arts Centre This piece of theatre will be hosted by Ballina Arts Centre on Thursday, 9th April at 8pm. It draws on the work of Samuel Beckett and this is a tailoring of excerpts from the trilogy of novels (Molloy, Malone

booking is advised. Tickets: €15 / €12

Dies, and The Unnameable), combined with the full text of the prose piece, From An Abandoned Work with some shorter excerpts from a couple of other sources including Endgame and Waiting for Godot. The piece presents the classical lugubrious Beckettian tramp in his ragged attire trapped in a seeming netherworld awaiting the end of his existence as he makes an attempt to relate the story of three days of his life. Tickets: €12/€10 Booking advised.

Ballina Dramatic Society - Caught in the Net Ballina Arts Centre welcomes Ballina Dramatic Society back to the Art Centre with their hilarious comedy on Wed 15th, Thurs 16th, Fri 17th, & Sat 18th, April, 8pm. It tells the story of John Smith, a taxi driver and a bigamist who is in danger of being found out. 18 years has passed and living between Wimbledon and Streatham is causing John angst as his son from one marriage has been in contact on the internet with his daughter from the other marriage. They are determined to meet and John is at pains to prevent this from happening. He engages his friend and lodger Stanley who has over the years covered for him to help him out. What ensues is a tangled web of lies, door slamming and frantic running and racing between the two homes. You’ll have to stay on your toes to keep up with the antics of these characters which will have you laughing out loud throughout the performance. Tickets: €12 Concession €10 Booking Essential.

Michael Longley to read Mayo Poems in Ballina Arts Centre On Friday 10th April at 8pm, Ballina Arts Centre will host Michael Longley, one of Ireland’s finest poets, in a reading of his celebrated series of ‘Mayo Poems’. The evening will be introduced by Fr. Enda McDonagh, retired professor of Moral Theology at St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth and former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson. Michael Longley was described by Seamus Heaney as ‘a keeper of the artistic estate, a custodian of griefs and wonders’. He is a central figure in the contemporary Irish poetic landscape and has created a body of work which ensures his importance in the continued evolution of that landscape. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and a recipient of the

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Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry and the Wilfred Owen Award. He has won the Whitbread Prize, the TS Eliot Prize, the Hawthornden Prize, the Irish Times Irish Literature Prize for Poetry and the Librex Montale Prize. Do not miss this wonderful opportunity to see one of Ireland’s greatest living poets reading poems which are special to him, and to this county. Tickets: €15 / €12. Booking is advised. The Modern Irish Quartet hits the right notes Ballina Arts Centre is delighted to welcome Tony Miceli, (vibes), John Daly, (drums), Dave Redmond, (bass) and Richie Buckley, one of

the greatest saxophone players ever to come out of this country who is internationally recognised as one of Ireland’s leading jazz performers. This group is made up of musicians handpicked by Tony Miceli whose playing is nothing short of phenomenal. The prgramme chosen this time round promises to be an exciting one exploring Irish music in all its styles and forms, and will include some original material written by Richie and Tony and interpreted by four of Ireland’s finest jazz musicians. This group is the recipient of nonstop critical acclaim and ever-increasing audiences. Do not be disappointed

Mayo man Aindrias de Staic at Ballina Arts Centre On Friday, 24th April at 8pm Aindrias de Stack, Irish actor, musician and one of a new generation of Irish storytellers stars in The Man from Moogaga, which won the Best Comedy Award Galway Fringe Festival in 2014. Football, music and mayhem collide in this comic tale of jigs, reels, raggle taggle and growing up in rural west of Ireland. The show focuses on the life and adventures of a young man from the town of Moogaga, a reclusive "ceólán" who eventually becomes a small-town hero! Despite having a natural talent for music the young man has only one goal, to play Gaelic football for his town, and he prioritises this over developing his musical skills. However, having neither the skill nor the physique to make the team, and frustrated by life in Moogaga, he decides to travel across Europe and America in the hope that he will find a town like Moogaga that will accept him. He travels far and wide all the time acquiring new musical skills yet at all time driven by the goal to become stronger and play football. In a one-horse town he finds acceptance and love as he learns to play new rhythms but trouble and strife soon follow too. Eventually, The Man from Moogaga returns home to find his hometown in the football final and desperately in need of something to help them win the match. Can The Man from Moogaga embrace his musical talents in time to inspire his team to win the cup? Tickets: €15 Concession €12 Booking Advised

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Robert Cullen and Spike Sligo’s Barry Cullen host an evening of lifeaffirming and humorous songs to make all the dark clouds go away. Musical maestro Kieran Quinn brings together an eclectic and electrifying group of local musicians and singers. The line-up to date includes; Sinead Conway, Dave Flynn, Eddie Lee, Aileen Concannon, Joe Hunt and there will be many more surprise guests.

Special guest on the night is Spike Milligan’s daughter and celebrated actress and singer, Jane Milligan. *Concession prices not shown above are available from our box office in person or at 071-9161518. Find out more about Spike Sligo's 4 day festival of comedy music and arts celebrating positive mental health from their website.

Sticks and stones didn't break Her bones, but words and pointing crushed Her. Is Beauty really only skin deep? Does Ugliness hide somewhere deeper? Following the runaway international success of Forgotten and Silent, Fishamble presents Pat Kinevane’s third solo play, Underneath, directed by Jim Culleton. This stunning new play is a blackly comic, rich and vivid tale of a life lived in secret, a testament to the people who live on the fringes, under the nose of everyday life. It explores the surface, and what lies underneath.

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

URSUS • LANDINI & McCORMICK SALES • SERVICE • SPARE PARTS

2011 2006 2007 2013 2009 1999 2010 2006 2006 1994 2006 2013 2003 2001 2012 2010 2008

Landini Power Mondial 110 cw Loader McCormick MC115 Landini Vision 105 cw Loader New Holland T5 105 McCormick CMax 105 Ursus 475 Landini Vision 105 Case JX495 Landini Powerfarm 100 P.S. M.F. 390 4WD Zetor cw loader Landini Powerfarm 90 Zetor 6340 Landini Gh1611 90 cw loader New Holland T6030 Case JX 105 cw loader Landini Land Power 135

DEAD AND WORN-OUT ANIMALS Contact: Tom Rogers Strokestown, Co. Roscommon SAME DAY COLLECTION SERVICE SERVICING LEITRIM & SLIGO FARMERS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

071-9634783 / 9633344

Only Licensed Knackers Yard & Service in NorthWest Lowest Prices and Daily Collection Guaranteed

Domonic Frizzell for all your farm and reps fencing.

Barbed sheep and electric wire Digging and Hedging Services available 16 Years Experience

087-6806781 / 071-9186927

Builders Trailer 8’4”

Tipper Trailer 13x7’6

Cattle Feeding Trailer

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

TRACTORS

NEW TRACTORS ALWAYS IN STOCK Finance Arranged

FARM FENCING

Hudson 14x6 Livestock Trailer

FARM DIRECT Drenches for Sheep and Cattle Sheep Dip Farm Sprays eg. Crop Sprays Dairy Hygiene Products High Quality Animal Licks for maximum performance Grass Seed Electric Fencing Equipment

We are approved for IS 436

John McHale Ltd Sawmill & Timber Merchant

Hazelwood, Sligo • Phone: 071-9143552 / 9145842 Fax: 071-9140355 • Suppliers of Tanalised Timber • Decking Timber • Post & Rail Fencing • Round & Square Posts SPECIALISTS IN KILN DRIED ROOFING TIMBER MANUFACTURERS OF WOODEN PALLETS AND CRATES

Mayo Sligo CO-OP Mart

All bullocks, heifers, cows , springers, sucks and all sheep every Tuesday. PREBOOKING ESSENTIAL Registered by PSRA under licence number 002934.

Please visit our website www.mayosligomart.ie for full calendar of events for Spring & further details of upcoming sales.

email: ballina@auctionmarts.com web: Mayosligomart.ie Crossmolina Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo Pre Booking: 096-22555

Nephin Tractors and Machinery

TRACTORS WANTED ALL TYPES OF TRACTORS & TRACK MACHINES WANTED

TRACTORS: Massey Ferguson, Ford, Fiat, Zetor, John Deere, Ursus etc in any condition, running or not Track Machines: Hitachi, Komatsu, CAT, Sumitomo, etc

Tel: 087-680-6540 BEST WISHES TO ALL INVOLVED WITH BALLINA SALMON FESTIVAL

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naturalhealth

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

Juicing for Health By Deborah Sherlock

uicing is nothing new but this new craze of super juicing and raw foodies has recently become increasingly popular. So what is juicing? In essence, Juicing is simply removing the juice from whole fruits and vegetables. The fibre is broken down in the fruit and vegetables ensuring that a rich supply of nutrients, anti-oxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals are more easily absorbed by the body. Juicing can reduce your risk of cancer, boost your

immune system, remove toxins from the body, aids digestion and helps with weight loss. Virtually every health authority recommends that we get 6-8 servings of vegetables and fruits per day and very few of us actually get that. Juicing is an easy way to guarantee that you will reach your daily target. Juicing provides versatility in fruit and vegetables because it helps people enjoy fruits and vegetables they might not usually enjoy in their whole form. It can also balance the pH in our bodies, and in turn, help to protect us from conditions related to acidic imbalances, including heart and kidney disease and diabetes. When starting out with juicing I would recommend a mid ranged

price juicer. Start by juicing vegetables and fruits you really enjoy. Juices should taste pleasant. Be adventurous with flavour combinations. I do not recommend a juicing-only weight loss plan because the lack of fibre and protein in juices often leaves u feeling hungry. Add juices to your normal daily food plan for maximum nutrient intake and health benefits. You’re getting a massive dose of essential vitamins (A, C, E) and minerals (zinc,

Sweet Green goodness Ingredients Half a Pineapple, 2 handfuls of spinach 1 cucumber Juice your ingredients through your juicer and add ice to make a refreshing sweet juice packed with nutrients!

potassium, iron, calcium) by including a vibrant juice in your daily diet. It might just be enough

Westport Foot Clinic

• Shoulder and full back massage • Hamstring, Calf and Quad Muscle massage • Diagnosis and Treatment of Sports Injuries • Advice sessions on Injury Preven#on • Sports Injury Rehabilita#on Advice and Treatment • Sports Nutri#on (what and when to eat and drink) • Kinesiology Taping Service • Referrals for X-Rays and Scans etc

Westport, Co. Mayo

We will call to you at your • Home • Hospital • Nursing Home

Appointments by arrangement Mon-Thu 9.30 - 6pm Fri 9.30 - 5pm

Garden/Tone St, Ballina

Tel: 096-72189 / 087-6389500 email: begley.john2@gmail.com

Chiropodist: Martin Mc Nally Tel: 087 222 6260

to put that extra pep in your step!

Sports Therapist to Special Olympics

Tel: 089-4304496 • aidanra!erysportstherapy@gmail.com www.aidanra!erysportstherapy.weebly.com Facebook: ARsportstherapy • Twi"er: @ARsportstherapy

North West Counselling

Counselling for people with addictions eg. Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling • ALSO COVERS GENERAL COUNSELLING Counsellors are professionally trained • Relapse Programme and are fully accredited or working • One-to-one Counselling towards accreditation. • Referral system for private clients to White Oaks Rehabilitation Centre For appointments ring: 087-2879707 OR 074-9723822 • Addiction and General counselling available Afternoon, evening and weekend Email: tabourhouse2004@eircom.net Tabor House, Drimark, Donegal Town appointments available

Helping people to recover

ARE YOU OVER WEIGHT? Something special coming up - Safe Herbal Programme. Paddy and Mena MrDermott looking after your weight for over 14 years. Call: 04866327490 - Herbalife Distributors

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Michael

Langan

Pipe & Petroleum Installations Ardagh, Ballina, Co. Mayo Mobile: 086-2647271 • Tel: 096-70528

info@pipeandpump.ie • www.pipeandpump.ie

• Pipe & Pump Installations • Pump Maintenance • Pipe Work • Tanks and tank gauges • Control systems • New and Refurbished Pumps • Civil Works • Refurbish canopies • Fabricate & install bottom loaders

CONLON

Forklift & Commercial

Old Dublin Road, Sligo • T: 087-9632589 • 071-9143586 E: conlonforklifts@gmail.com

SERVICE & REPAIR

24 HR BREAKDOWN SERVICE • Sales & Service Parts Hire • Commercial Vehicle Service & Repair • HGV & LGV • DOE Repairs • Fleet Maintenance

MAHOGANY STYLE DOUBLE WARDROBE + MATCHING 2DRAWER LOCKER. Central mirror, spacious interior, full width upper shelf. Wardrobe dimensions: H 182 cm, W 106 cm, D 53 cm. Locker dimensions: H 52 cm, W 41 cm, D 40 cm. Both in perfect condition. Tel 071 914 1203. MAHOGANY STYLE WARDROBE. Double mirrors and full width upper shelf. Dimensions: H 182 cm, W 81 cm, D 51 cm. Tel 071 914 1203. WARDROBE WITH LAMINATE FINISH. Three drawers. Full width upper shelf area. Wheeled base for easy movement. In very good condition. Dimensions: H 185 cm, W 76 cm, D 54 cm. Tel 071 914 1203. GREEN LEATHER TOP LONG COFFEE TABLE. Pedestal legs with removable castors. Dimensions: L 121 cm, H 54 cm, D 50 cm. Tel 071 914 1203. NISSAN QASHAQI 1.4 diesel, with hitch, 187.000km, brown in colour, €7000 Tel: 086-0886127

HOUSE FOR RENT Mulberry Pk, Ballinode ( Close to College and Hospital - Tel: 087-9079078 MF 35 TRACTOR 3 cylinders, completely restored engine, geatbox, lift 100% on the button. lights, brakes, steering perfect, tyres 75%. original condition. €2495 euro ono Tel: 087-4151430 FORK LIFT DIESEL Perkins engine, 3and 1/2 ton weight, double wheels on the button. Good condition all round, low hours. €2495 ono. Tel: 087-4151430 2003 RENAULT LAGUNA Good condiiton, very little needed for NCT €500. Call: 086-2102214 HOLIDAY APARTMENT Spain - Luxury two bedroom ground floor apartment with large communial pool, close to Murcia and Alicante airports. 24 Hours Security. Perfect for families. Contact: 086-8591954 SUCK CALVES Hereford Heifer calves red / shite. very good quality make super suckler replacements suit bucket feeding or suckling. Tel: 087-2853594 Crossmolina area

SUCK CALVES MIXED BREEDS 3/6 weeks old suitable for bucket feeding or suckling. Tel: 087-2853594 Crossmolina area CAR PARTS FROM 2008 TOYOTA AVENSIS Estate, damaged, 1.8 petrol, 30,000 miles,VVTi, gearbox, tailgate, lights, and all other parts. Call Simon 087-4513957 FINEST QUALITY TURF & SEASON FIRE WOOD. Various loads – 087 383 1953 LLEYN HOGGET EWES €165. Pure bred ram 3 year old €300. Ram lambs selection €150. Ewe lambs selection €110. Quality home bred flock. West Sligo. Tel: 086 4513553 ASSORTED SHOP FIXTURES FOR SALE From €10 each Tel: 086-2102214 HOLIDAY APARTMENT Fuerteventura, Corralejo. Sleeps up to size people, 10 min walk to main street, large sunny terrace with hot tub and BBQ. Large communial pool. Phone or text: 0879080878 after 6pm

Lighten the burden and let Aurray Assessors work on your behalf.

TRUCKS: Daf, Man, Merc, Mitsubishi, Volvo etc TRAILERS: 40ft-45ft Trailers, Curtainsiders, Flatbeds, Tippers & Box Trailers ALL END OF LIFE VEHICLES FOR EXPORT: Cars, Vans, Plant & machinery, Diggers, Forklifts, old Machinery, etc

LOW LOADER & FLAT TRAILER HIRE FULLY LICENSED & INSURED

Contact Charles on 087-9499431

www.silvershardware.com

CLEW BAY LOG HOUSES

3 Bed Log Houses from €25,000 2 Bed Log House €12,000

We will assist you in preparing and presenting a claim to your insurance company. INITIAL CONSULTATION FREE OF CHARGE

T ED N A W FOR EXPORT

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

BUY ONLINE @

(Established 1990)

Tel: 094- 9541561/ 087-6797009

Rathedmond Road, Finisklin, Sligo 071-919 2011

Including Fitting, double glazed windows and doors.

Tel: 098-42501 or 086-8478376

Tank & Percolation (P Flanagan) 087-7928131

We provide full ball stop solutions to a range of clubs schools, colleges, soccer , golf, rugby clubs, and all other areas where high netting is required, in retractable or stationary forms. Along with supporting new net structure we also repair nets to our highest standard where possible.

Telephone: 086-0224141| sales@connachtsportsnets.com www.connachtsportsnets.com

With P's 30 years experience all jobs done to specification on: • Septic Tanks New & Old • Paths & Sewers • Brick & Slab Paving • and all Percolation Systems • Landscaping • Chimney cleaning Covering Sligo, Mayo, Leitrim, Roscommon and Donegal For all enquiries don't hesitate to call P.

087-7928131

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GERRY DAVEY AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTOR BALLYGAWLEY, CO. SLIGO

• Slurry Spreading with Pipe System • Hedge Cutting • Lime Spreading • Also Digger with Saw Head and Digger Hire • All other Agri Needs

Phone: 086-2629984

Fun and Entertainment •FESTIVALS • CORPORATE EVENTS • FAMILY FUN Bouncy Castles, Inflatable Games, Rodeo Bull, Themed Events • Marquee & Party Hire • Wedding parties & Special Events We cover them all! Professional marquees all sizes including flooring, lighting, carpets, tables & chairs, heaters etc. tailored to your requirements.

Conlon Camping Marquee Hire

The leading Marquee hire company in Mayo delivering events throughout the west of Ireland

CALL US FOR A FREE QUOTATION! Phone: 353 (0)96 32042 Mobile: 086-2692630 CASTLEBAR • BALLINA • SLIGO www.toonsandballoons.com info@toonsandbaloons.com

ARE YOU SERIOUS ABOUT LOOKING FOR A JOB?

For a professional, friendly service and high quality equipment at competitive prices contact Conlon Camping today. We can take care of all your marquee hire and camping equipment needs.

Curragh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo • Phone: (094) 950 5016 conloncamping@iolfree.ie • www.conloncamping.com

l l a a G gher l i e N FITTED FURNITURE

Cortoon, Killala, Mayo • Tel: 087-9159479

..if so here is the perfect one for you! EARN UP TO €500 PER WEEK

Working Monday to Friday, 9-5.Selling advertising space in Sligo Now Magazine

No experience necessary but you will need good communication skills / telephone manner.

Call Seamus on 085-2498067 or email seamus@sligonow.ie

SEPTIC TANKS

info@presleyjoinery.com T: 096-30101 F: 096-30738

ALSO

FOR ALL YOUR KITCHEN AND BEDROOM FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS

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

Gannon Environmental Services Ltd., Creggs.

• Custom Made Kitchens • Bedroom units • Sliding Door Wardrobes • Home Office Sitting Room Units Fitted & Free Standing Furniture

Telephone 048-6634-8671

EMPTIED & CLEANED

Contact Maurice on 086-2538169

Quality work - 20 years experience Free Advice and quotation

Bellanaleck Co. Fermanagh

Custom Made kitchens Bedrooms Offices Fitted & free Standing Furniture Sitting Room Units 3d Designs PVC Kitchens Solid Painted Kitchens No Job too big or small

NOW OPEN

AT BALLINA ROAD, CROSSMOLINA

Telephone John: 086-8324111 for a Free Quotation

Manufacturers of

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

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Tom Vesey Precast Concrete IRISH AGRÉMENT BOARD

Aluminium Soffit & Fascia Covering Mayo & West Sligo

BUILDING PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATE No. 96/0072 SR6 1991

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

Tel 096-45423 or 087-2858333

• • • • • • • •

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

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

Graffymore, Newport Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo

Visit www.dg-upvcwindows.com

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

PML WINDOWS & DOORS

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

Covering County Mayo, Sligo & Roscommon

Tel: 087-2387338

April 2015 • €2.00 • Issue 30

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

Mob: 086-605-8838

Email: mike@pmlwindows.com

Septic Tanks Bio-Cycles Emptied Connaught Drains - For all your environmental needs

OUT NOW

Other services include: • Drains Cleaned • CCTV Drain Surveys • Grease Trap Emptying • Drain Rehabilitation

IN ALL GOOD NEWSAGENTS!

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

ISSN 2009-5422

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Remodels Extensions Maintenance

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

C2 Reg • Insured • 30 years experience

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

Building Contractors

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

Call Eddie McDaid

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

Tom 0876786275

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

Gilroy Glass Ltd D.G. Blocklaying & Hazelwood Rd, Sligo

• Manufacturers of double glazed units to trade and retail • Replace your existing double glazed units with energy efficient units

Sub-Contractor

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

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

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

GREEN REFLECTIONS IRELAND

Commercial, Domestic, Carpet & kitchen cleaning Deep cleaning of industrial kitchens including ducting and canopies. Deep cleaning of ball pits and indoor childrens play areas. Wood floor maintenance including resanding and varnishing. Carpet cleaning. Hard floor, tiles and lino steamed cleaned and polished. Specialist cleaning of rugs and suites of furniture ( fabric or leather).

Full House Cleaning 1100 Sq/Ft Home €325 1500Sq/Ft Home €475 1300 Sq/Ft Home €400 1800 Sq/Ft Home €550 Special Discount Of 10% On All Of The Above Prices

Call me Philip Kelly on 087 6070090 email:greenreflectionsireland@gmail.com www.greenreflectionsireland.com

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

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

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

Suppliers & Installers of uPVC Windows & Doors

Northwest Driveways

White, Wood Grain and Light Oak Finish All Windows Internally Glazed

Tarmacadam • Tar Spraying Brick Paving Contractors

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

Tullysleva, Ballina, Co. Mayo T: 096-76712 Sligo Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh T: 074-25783487

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

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

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

For all your carpentry needs at keen rates

HOUSE SERVICES & SEPTIC TANKS

For all enquiries call P.J. on 086-3581757 northwestdriveways@hotmail.com

Tel: 087-2443903 After 6pm Tel: 048-66386525

MACE MIDDLE, CLAREMORRIS.

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

3 Ton Dumper / Digger & Roller For Hire

JOHN HASTINGS: 087-2416533

Complete Chimney Care and Repair

Modern Chimney Cleaning Stoves, Ranges, Open Fires Chimney Fire Repair, Rebuild, Reline Camera Inspection Fully Insured 25 Year Guarantee All Counties Covered North and South Contact John: 087-6257243

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

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BUILDING

CHIMNEYS

SKIP HIRE Septic Tank Emptying

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS FREEFONE: 1800 200 510

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

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

Oil Kits Supplied and Fitted, Stoves and Ranges Fitted

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

Declan 087-9974893

Tel: 071-9197777 / 087-2311754 Waste Permit No. wwcpo-12-11041

PATRICK MAXWELL

LG GLASS

& GLAZING

Westport Road, Castlebar

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

Painting & Decorating Contractor • Domestic, Commercial & Industrial • Wallpaper hanging • Power Washing • Interior & exterior walls • Woodwork

Achonry, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo Tel: 071-9184296 • Mobile: 087-2360368

Thermal Imaging Smoke Testing Draught Testing Problem Solving CCTV Chimney Inspections

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

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

Domestic & Commercial Roofing Waldron Roofing & Cladding are an established roofing & cladding company based in Co. Roscommon and providing roofing and cladding, as well as a range of related roofing services including guttering, cladding, soffits, fascias and drains. • New roofs • Re-roofing & re-lining • Gutters & valleys • Tile & slate effect sheeting • Asbestos removal & disposal We provide a reliable & professional service covering all counties of Ireland.

Call for a FREE QUOTE: 094-9860787 087-2565015 • www.waldronroofing.ie

BUILDING

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

Aluminium & PVC Repairs To windows, doors and patio doors

Expert patio door repairs! • Rollers • Tracks • Hinges • Door Realignment • Locks • Multilocking systems etc Over 20 years experience servicing Irish windows and doors. Fully insured GLASS PARTS ETC REPLACED Brendan Gormley: 071-9183860 / 087-2562669 GARDENING AND SHEDS

East Brothers GARDEN MACHINERY

www.fuchsialandscapes.com

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

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

WHEELIE BIN SERVICE SKIP HIRE (All Sizes)

• Petrol Chainsaws for Property Maintenance • Chainsaws for Agriculture & Horticulture • Electric / Cordless Chainsaws

BOYLE, CO. ROSCOMMON Tel/Fax: 071-9662710 Mobile: 086-2427554

096-32500 www.loftusrecycling.com

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

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INTERIOR AND UPHOLSTERY

MULTIPURPOSE GARDEN SHEDS & GARAGES

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

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

SPECIAL OFFERS

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

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

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

PLUMBING AND HEATING

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

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

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

Call Today 048-66320088 www.curtainmilldirect.co.uk 25 Belmore Stree, Enniskillen (Formerly The Veritas Store)

Your Advert Here!

Wide Range of fabrics, poles and wallpaper

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

See the Video Link on our Facebook Page

The Biggest & Best Value Fireplace Showrooms in Ireland

Save €€€s by calling to us

086 731 2801

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

RIGHT PRICE FIREPLACES & STOVES

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

€200 SCRAPPAGE SCHEME

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

Full Plumbing & Heating Services Available

OUR PRICES WILL NOT BE BEATEN!

National Guild Of Master Craftsmen

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

TERRYS STOVES www.terrysstoves.com

• Free Survey available • Solid Fuel Stoves • Gas Fires

people with energy

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

Buy Once! Buy Right!

Phone: 087‐2066910 or 071‐9197925

SCRAP METAL

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

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

• Septic Tank Cleaning

Bonniconlon Road, Ballina Sep!c Tank Upgrading

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

email: wimsey@eircom.net

Contact Damien: 087 297 4842 or 071 916 8086

M.D.S

24 Hr Emergency Service 365 Days

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

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

For fast efficient service call your local engineer on:

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

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

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

Dating Classifieds HANDSOME MAN LATE 40’s From Mayo, looking to meet nice, kind hearted loving female, likes music, biking, interested in friendship leading to a relationship. Can travel - Call or text: 087-9928951 MALE WOULD LIKE TO MEET LADY 50-65 for friendship and maybe a little romance, enjoys nature, cinema, food, swimming, walking, can travel.Text or call 0834508475 YOUNG GENTLEMAN looking for friendship with view to relationship with

lady 50-70. In love with older ladies, likes swimming, walking and cinema. Tel/Text: 089-4771591 RETIRED LADY Likes TV, Cinema,Theatre, and social evenings.WLTM Gent 60+ of similar interestes. Replies to Box 998 the address below along with a Stamped Envelope MALE EARLY SIXTIES None smoker, non drinker, smart appearance, wishes to hear from educated woman for socialising and hopeful long term relationship. Repleis with a stamped envelope to box number 1166

GOOD NATURED MALE Generous and kind seeking female - single, seperated or widiwed 40-65 from anywhere - I can travel.Replies to box number 1200 at the address below along with a Stamped Envelope

like to meet sincere lady to share same with me. leading to long term relationship. Replies to box number 1090 at the address below along with a Stamped Envelope

WEST OF IRELAND MAN 75, single living alone, seeks lady for friendship. Replies with a samaped 1095 at the address below. MALE EARLY SIXTIES Kind, loving, honest, likes travelling, weekends away, driving, eating out, would

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LADY SEEKING MALE BETWEEN 50-60 Loving, Caring, Honest. Interested in friendship leading to a relationship. Seeking male of similar interests. Call: 085-7317219 TALL DARK HANDSOME MALE, late 40’s from Mayo area looking to meet mature female. Discretion assured. Can Travel. Foreign Ladies

welcome.Replies with a stamped envelope to Box number 1070 WIDOWER OVER 60 Would like to meet lady in similar position for friendship and maybe a little romance. Enjoys nights out, cinema and all sports. Replies to Box 1024 at the usual address address along with a Stamped Envelope.

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LADY SEEKING MALE Professional Lady, loving, caring, honest, likes music, dancing walking &

travel interested in friendship leading to relationship. Replies with a stamped envelope to Box number 1085 at the address below.

SLIGO WIDOWER, MID SIXTIES Would like to meet lady of similar age for friendship, and maybe a little romance. Likes ourdoor activities and sport. Replies with a stamped envelope to Box number

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