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HERE is general agreement in the democratic world that the strength of a nation can be judged by the way it treats the most vulnerable in society. While we all hope and pray that things will improve over the coming years in this context a snapshot of our health services in Ireland in 2015 paints a sorry picture.

Locally, we have the continuing debacle of dozens on trolleys in Castlebar and Sligo . . . and the HSE now admit that much of this is due to the backlog of people waiting to get into nursing homes. The numbers of people waiting for funding under the Nursing Home Support (Fair Deal) Scheme increased by over one hundred from mid-December to midJanuary and currently stands at approximately 1,200. We all dread having to go to hospital, don’t we?

Then we have the injustice of so many people with serious conditions having to travel many miles to avail of essential service for cancer and other illnesses. This week we feature the story of Sligo woman who is pleading her case to Health Minister Leo Varadkar to allow her son ”die with dignity”.

In Mayo a woman whose son had Down’s Syndrome has been refused a medical card for a fourth time. At the end of the day many of these problems have arisen due to a shortage of funds. Yet, it seems the government is still pushing ahead with its plans to grant free medical cards to ALL children under the age of six, without a means test.

Many families are still seeking answers after the events at Portiuncula Hospital and the nation is still reeling after the revelations at Aras Attracta while awaiting reports from other similar institutions.

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he Irish Cancer Society and Dell launch Daffodil Day 2015 in Mayo.

Daffodil Day, supported by Dell, will take place in Mayo on Friday March 27th 2015.

This year marks the 28th Daffodil Day, Ireland’s longest running and biggest fundraising day. The Society announced a growth in cancer incidence that is sure to have a direct impact on its services – increasing the need for the people in Mayo to support Daffodil Day so they can reach their fundraising target of €3.5 million for 2015.

Speaking at the launch of Daffodil Day, John McCormack, Chief Executive Officer, Irish Cancer Society said, “Every family in Mayo is touched by cancer, and these new figures confirm that cancer rates are growing. As cancer is increasing so are our efforts to fight it. As the national cancer charity we

are working harder to ensure that every family in need of support in Mayo has access to our services. To meet the increased demand for help as more people get and survive cancer we need to raise even more money this year on Daffodil Day.” Funds raised on Daffodil Day by thousands of volunteers across Ireland go directly to fund the work of the Society across support, prevention, research and advocacy. Night Nursing is one service funded by Daffodil Day. Last year the Society was able to fulfil 96 per cent of requests for a night nurse.

Seventy Five percent of cancer patients wish to die at home surrounded by family, yet only 25% get to do so. The Irish Cancer Society provides the only night time care service for cancer patients in their own homes. In 2014 the Society’s nurses provided 499

nights of care to 78 patients in Mayo and this service is fully funded by the people of Mayo who consistently support the work of the Society.

Mr McCormack continued, “We won’t give up until every person affected by cancer in Mayo has the support they need and we need the support of everyone in Mayo to make this possible. We know our volunteers won’t give up, we know Dell – our lead partner – won’t give up and we need every person in Mayo to join us in this fight.

We still have some way to go to fully support patients who will die from their cancer. We won’t give up until we reach that future without cancer – and I know the Irish public won’t either.”

It’s vital that Daffodil Day reaches its ambitious fundraising target of €3.5 million in order to continue to

provide and expand this service and others. The Society and Dell, lead partner for Daffodil Day, are calling on the public to help support the campaign on Friday 27th March and ask people to volunteer, organise or donate on CallSave 1850 60 60 60 or visit www.cancer.ie/daffodilday.

Also speaking at the launch, Liam Halpin, General Manager, Dell Ireland said, “Dell employs 2,300 people in Ireland and we have campuses in Cherrywood in Dublin, in Limerick and in Cork. Each and every one of these employees have joined the Daffodil Day volunteering army in one way or another and it’s been great to see the momentum across the three campuses grow over the years. This is our fifth year as lead partner of the Daffodil Day campaign. We’re looking forward to a great day of fundraising to ensure the continued services provided by the Irish Cancer Society to people around the country.”

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Average Mayo three-bed semi rises 15.15% in 2014

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he price of an average three-bed semi Mayo rose by 15.15% in 2014, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance.

The Real Estate Alliance

Average House Index concentrates on Ireland's typical stock home, the three-bed semi, giving an accurate picture of the property market in towns and cities countrywide.

The average three-bed semi detached house in Mayo now costs €190,000, with the market staying flat in Q4 from September to December, and houses now taking three weeks to sell, down from six weeks in June 2014.

REA Olivia Needham in Mayo are predicting a rise of 5% in prices in 2015, following the ending of the uncertainty over the Central Bank’s mortgage deposit rules.

Nationally, the average three-bed semi now costs €184,713, the latest REA survey has found – a rise of 2.63% on the Q4 figure of €179,981.

While every county in the State showed an increase in three-bed semi prices, the market slowed down in the Dublin area between September and December 2014 (Q4) with one area registering a -6.67% drop in prices.

While semis in Dublin recorded a 21.66% increase over the year, the biggest rise was in the commuter counties and large cities such as Cork and Galway.

Property in what is now termed Tier Two rose by 26.24% from €157,824 to €199,235.

And while the Dublin market slowed to just an 0.89% increase in Q4, and the

commuter counties rose by 3.42%, the biggest upswing came in the rest of the country (or Tier Three), which saw a rise of 3.92% – the first time that rural Ireland had surged ahead in the figures all year.

“Our survey shows that in all areas of Dublin, parts of Cork City, Galway City, North Wicklow and Kildare, the price of the average semi detached house exceeds the Central Bank’s new threshold of €220,000 at which banks can lend 90% of the value,” said Real Estate Alliance CEO Philip Farrell.

“However, other parts of Wicklow, Kildare, Louth and Meath all offer average housing under that limit for those looking to buy in the commuter belt with accessibility to Dublin.”

The biggest change in buying habits in 2014 has been the return of the banks to the marketplace with the amount of cash transactions dropping from an average of 66% in December 13 to 44% in December 2014.

Real Estate Alliance (REA) is Ireland’s leading property group of Chartered Surveyors with over 50 branches nationwide, comprising many of the country’s longestestablished auctioneers and estate agents.

Local industries focus firmly on Wild Atlantic Way

Ted Wesolowski, Warner Wilders, Fiona Monaghan, Failte Ireland, David McCoy, Noelle Cawley, Failte Ireland and Kevin Quinn at a meeting of members of the Sligo tourism industry in the Clarion Hotel, Sligo, as part of a series of Failte Ireland briefings, with a focus on the Wild Atlantic Way. Photo: James Connolly

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áilte Ireland today met members of the Sligo tourism industry in the Clarion Hotel, Sligo, as part of a series of Fáilte Ireland briefings, with a focus on the Wild Atlantic Way. Over the

coming week additional workshops will take place along the Wild Atlantic Way route for members of the trade.

Over its first year in existence, Fáilte Ireland has been working to further

develop the Wild Atlantic Way and has made significant progress to date. A signage plan has been implemented for the entire route and all the directional signage along the route has been in place since the end of May 2014.

At the briefing Fiona Monaghan, Fáilte Ireland’s Head of the Wild Atlantic Way, provided an update on the 2014 progress of the project as well as highlighting plans for the future evolution of the initiative in 2015.

Commenting on Fáilte Ireland’s plans for the year ahead, Ms Monaghan said “The year ahead, 2015, will see the roll out of photo points and branding at all 188 Discovery Points along the Wild Atlantic Way including the off shore islands. This branding and interpretation phase will give us a greater ability to tell the stories of the Wild Atlantic Way to visitors and encourage a more meaningful engagement with all those who travel in the region.

With respect to County Sligo

the Mullaghmore signature point along with some 7 discovery and embarkation points have been identified for development to encourage visitors to stop, linger and engage a little longer with County Sligo’s vibrant heritage, culture and landscape.”

In addition a coordinated marketing and selling programme for the WAW - in conjunction with Tourism Ireland - has been rolled out in all of the overseas markets. To date the reception has been very encouraging and the impact of the programme has been significant.

Last year Fáilte Ireland invested €10 million rolling out the route which stretches from the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal to Kinsale in County Cork and instantly the new attraction garnered significant interest overseas. This year, the national tourism authority will be upping the ante with a mixture of further development for the attraction and greater promotion to key overseas markets.

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Will Gary Barlow sing in the Landmark?

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ary Barlow, the The Take That front man, recently announced on his Twitter account that he will secretly perform at the nuptials of three of his biggest fans this year and has been deluged with requests to perform at weddings all over the world.

Barlow tweeted; ‘’In 2015 I want to sing at 3 weddings.

The only deal is they have to be HUGE fans. And all you have to do is stalk me on here.’’

And Gary even revealed he’d be happy to keep his appearance under wraps until afterwards. He continued: ‘’I

won’t publish on here which weddings till after the event.

All weddings have been chosen – but will it be an Irish shindig?

Tracy Mallon and Mark Mahon have been campaigning for Barlow to perform at their wedding in the Landmark Hotel in

Carrick-on-Shannon, set to take place in July this year.

Two of Tracy’s bridesmaids – her sister Laura and best friend Elaine O’Kane – heard about the singer’s offer and got the ball rolling.

The couple, who live in Canada but are both from Longford, have garnered huge support online, and bookies believe the former X-Factor judge has a good chance of performing at the couple’s wedding. (How exciting would that be!)

Campaigns have been ongoing all over social media and Boyle Sports is currently offering 3/1 that any of the three weddings chosen will be in Ireland. But their thump card has got to be their beautiful daughter Radha who has gone global on twitter pleading with Barlow to play at her parents Tracy and Mark’s wedding.

So it’s all yet to be revealed. Does Tracey’s sister know? Or her Bridesmaid Elaine O’Kane? Or perhaps Ciaran Kelly of The Landmark Hotel?

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Families seek answers on Portiuncula maternity services

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n the wake of a major investigation into the death of two babies in Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, last year, other families are seeking answers on maternity services at the hospital.

The investigation, which will also review five deliveries last year where there was evidence of oxygen deprivation, has led to more families coming forward with concerns over care received at the maternity unit at Portiuncula before 2014.

One Loughrea couple, who lost two babies in 2008 and 2010, have appealed for the Portiuncula review to be extended to include their cases.

It is understood that a number of other families in counties Galway and Roscommon are also

concerned over the quality of care received at the maternity unit.

A spokesperson for the hospital group acknowledged the emerging concerns of other families in relation to maternity services prior to 2014 but could not say whether these families would be included in the Portiuncula investigation.

“We are aware of other families emerging with concerns outside of 2014 and we want to engage with them and take on board their concerns,” the spokesperson said.The spokesperson added that the terms of reference for the independent review remained under discussion but would be agreed later in the week.

The Portiuncula review is expected to be completed within three months.

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Seven-month-old foal found in shocking condition Source: ISPCA

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T may have been highlighted elsewhere but the story of how a 7-month-old foal was found in Sligo last week in such an appalling condition deserves further mention to remind us of how cruel some of us can be to defenceless creatures. The unfortunate animal was found with extensive neck wounds and abandoned on waste-ground in Sligo town earlier this week.

Concerned members of the public spotted the foal and called the ISPCA on Monday of last week and inspector Karen Lyons found the young colt in a great deal of pain. Both sides of his neck had massive puncture wounds which were badly infected and he was clearly in an “extremely weakened state” the charity said.

“He was just standing

listlessly on his own in the middle of a kind of car park, what was an old car park,” according to Lyons. “There was a rope hanging out of him and a head collar on him. He was very weak – he must have been in an awful lot of pain and he was a bit scared when we approached him but I don’t think he had the energy to go very far.”

The foal, later named

Chance, was taken for veterinary treatment where it was found that the wounds on his neck, thought to be over a week old, were only centimetres from the vertebrae in his neck. It is hoped that the vertebrae will not become infected but he has a long road to recovery ahead of him now.

Lyon’s said he is in good spirits and every day his wounds are improving.

It’s unbelievable how quickly they heal once they get the right treatment.

She said it is not known what caused the horrific injuries the foal sustained. It is possible an aggressive stallion attacked him or that something or someone punctured the colt’s neck. Unfortunately, little Chance was not micro-chipped and local enquiries have not revealed an owner. Lyons appealed to anyone in the area who recognises him to contact them in confidence on 1890 515 515.

If his owner cannot be found, it is hoped Chance can be re-homed, once he is fully healed.

“He has a long way to go but we hope that Chance will find a home,” Lyons said. “He’s a lovely little blue and white fella, he is very cute and he seems to have a good temperament”

Sadness at death of “community leader” Sean Hannick

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here was widespread sadness in Killala and throughout the Northwest last week with the announcement of the death of Sean Hannick, renowned for his work in the development of his local area and a champion for development in the west generally. He was aged 71.

The well-known industrialist

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and businessman passed away on Friday, January 30th in the Galway Clinic and was, perhaps, best known as the Chairman of the Council for the West and instrumental in the establishment of the western Development Commission.

A native of Killala, Mr Hannick was a tireless advocate for development in

the north Mayo village and was selected as Mayo Person of the Year in 1998. He was a member of the Council for the West since its formation in 1994, and became the organisation’s chairman in 2002.

Paying to tribute to Mr Hannick, the Most Reverend Christopher Jones, Bishop of Elphin, and Bishops’ Representative on the Council of the West said at every level and in every role he held, ‘he made an enormous difference’.

“He brought employment to Killala. He employed people in Killala himself. He was the driving force behind the development of the Killala Community Centre.

“He fought for improved facilities and infrastructure in north Mayo, and then he broadened his campaigns to all of Co Mayo and to the west of Ireland in general. To Seán, the emphasis was always on progress and improvement – it would be impossible to list all of the many worthwhile issues and campaigns he supported down through the years.

“Many people have reason to be very grateful to Seán for all he did, directly or indirectly.

But he was never one to seek

the limelight or to chase accolades: Seán was a quiet, humble man, a great friend to all of us in Council for the West and someone we will miss greatly. He was a true champion of the west,” he said.

Mr Hannick was one of the leading figures in the establishment of the Western Development Commission and to obtain Objective One status for the west. He was a member of the National Council of ISME (Irish Small and Medium Enterprises) and the Western Development Leader Company, and served for two terms on the Western Development Commission board. He was treasurer of Killala Community Council and a member of many other community development organisations, including extensive involvement in Killala GAA club.

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Rose of Tralee speaks of tragedy ARDNAREE TOOL & PLANT HIRE of cousin’s death

Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh sharing a selfie with students at Griffith College, Dublin.

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ose of Tralee, Mayo native Maria Walsh spoke recently of the blackness in her life following the death of her cousin in a horrific road

accident. Maria lost her cousin, Teresa Molloy, a 19year-old student, over five years ago. Teresa and three of her student friends were killed

in the horrific crash near Ballindine in south Mayo in November, 2009. The girls were travelling back to Galway from a Christmas shopping trip

to Sligo. Maria said: "Experiencing the loss of a loved one at any time of year is difficult, but losing someone during the holiday season is unnecessary heartbreak." Maria was speaking as she lent her support to a campaign to get young drivers to "raise your foot". The campaign is aimed at getting young drivers to raise their foot off the accelerator pedal and slow down.

Later, Maria was welcomed back to Griffith College, where she previously studied journalism.

The current Rose has spent more time being interviewed than most - after becoming the first openly gay woman to win the competition.

The 27-year-old posed for a selfie with students as she took part in a number of talks and media workshops on the Dublin 8 campus. Robbie Smyth, Deputy Head of the faculty, said: "Maria was a wonderful student and continues to be the perfect ambassador for the college."

Major UK interest in Mayo properties

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ayo is attracting above average interest from UK property buyers trying to secure their dream homes in Ireland, according to Real Estate Alliance.

The strength of sterling has seen enquiries about Irish property sales to UK-based purchasers increase significantly in the past two months, with REA Needham in Westport reporting a 25% increase in UK enquiries.

A survey of REA members shows that enquiries from the UK have increased by 13% on average to agents outside of Dublin in the past two months.

In fact, one REA agent in Bantry has reported a 50% rise in recent enquiries from the UK. There has been a corresponding 25% annual increase in enquiries about Real Estate Alliance properties listed on top UK site

rightmove.co.uk.

Now Irish property vendors are being given the chance to cash in on this mini-boom by registering for the Alliance’s upcoming London Property Exhibition.

REA are bringing thousands of properties to London, giving a host of UK buyers the chance to browse in comfort and talk to the experts on the ground.

The exhibition takes place in the Millennium Gloucester Hotel and Conference Centre in central London on Saturday March 21. The exhibition will be a comprehensive one-stop shop for potential property purchasers with legal and financial experts joining a network of Real Estate Alliance agents from throughout Ireland, all with unique properties to show.

“The average UK home now costs €236,635 whereas in Ireland it is close to €180,000,

and the strength of sterling is magnifying this,” said Olivia Needham.

“UK buyer interest is manifesting itself differently to the existing Irish market in a number of ways, with big surges in interest in many undervalued rural counties and also scenic and coastal locations. “This presents many vendors with the opportunity of achieving better prices due to interest outside of the normal marketplace.

“Rural properties in the UK cost an average of €67,000 more than urban properties – quite the opposite of the Irish market. “UK buyers are being priced out of rural properties in their own country, so for many their only chance of an ‘escape to the country’ is a move to our country.

“We are also seeing a marked upsurge in UK interest in large properties worth over

€700,000 in commuter counties such as Meath and Kildare.

“We are also seeing interest from UK investors who are priced out of their own market and feel that they have reached the top of their curve and are looking for capital growth and yield in Ireland.”

Real Estate Alliance (REA) is Ireland’s leading property group of Chartered Surveyors with over 55 branches nationwide, comprising many of the country’s longestestablished auctioneers and estate agents.

Further details on the REA London Property Exhibition, and a list of local agents, can be found on www.realestatealliance.ie or send an email to register for the event at info@realestatealliance.ie.

Olivia Needham, REA Olivia Needham can be contacted at 085 850 0630.

Sports Scholars strike gold in Dublin Two IT Sligo Sports Scholarship students struck gold at the second annual Open Martial Arts Intervarsity Championships at University College, Dublin.

Liam Codd and Michael Whelan won a total of three gold medals in kickboxing.

Liam, who’s studying Public Health & Health Promotion (4th Year) at the Institute, won gold in the +75kg semi contact and +75kg light continuous contact categories.

Michael, who’s a third-year student in Recreation &

Leisure, was the winner of the -75kg light continuous contact event. Both students are from Sligo.

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ealth Minister Leo Varadkar has been under pressure of all sorts in recent weeks. A Sligo mother, living in Co Donegal, met the Health Minister last

week to ask him to allow her son die with dignity.

Aisling Nibb’s five-year-old son, Oran, has mitochondrial disease, a rare genetic condition for which there is

no cure. Though both his parents are originally from Sligo he now lives with his family in Letterkenny. Órán has regular appointments at Temple Street Hospital and the Laura Lynn Children's Hospice both in Dublin, an eight-hour round trip from their home in Donegal.

His mother Aisling and other parents of sick children in the Donegal area are lobbying for their children to have treatment in Belfast instead.

On the fund-raising website that tells his story, it is explained that Órán "is unable to sit unsupported; he cannot crawl, walk, feed himself or communicate his needs". The family also set up a facebook page to update friends and fundraisers.

Aisling described the journey to and from Dublin with her son - who has frequent seizures - as traumatic and degrading.

She said her son’s “high needs” would be much better

served if Oran could use services in the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, rather than spending his short life travelling up and down to Dublin.

"My son is five years old. He deserves to die with dignity and to spend the time he has here happy and contented," she said, " and not being dragged from pillar to post and standing at the side of the road at 6 o'clock in the morning.

"Our children are expected to endure (this journey) every single week of the year for the very short time they have on this earth…You wouldn’t do it to a dog."

"If Oran has an appointment at, say, 9am in Temple Street for a neurology clinic, I have to wake him at 4am," she said. Aisling said she and her husband regularly have to stop to treat Oran on the side of the road while travelling to Dublin. "We have often stood at the side of the road trying to administer oxygen and an anti-seizure drug in what is essentially a ditch."

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Launches 2015 Search For Connacht’s Top Entrepreneurs

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ominations for the 2015 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ (EOY) programme officially opened to entrepreneurs across the West this week as EY launched their nationwide search for Ireland’s leading entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurial talent from across the province attended the Connacht launch event held at the Aula Maxima, NUI Galway, to hear from previous EOY winner, Terry Fox (Cupprint) and former finalist George Mullan (SIS Group) on the advantages and challenges

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The awards programme is divided into three categories Emerging, Industry and International - with 8 finalists chosen per category. The 24 finalists will be selected by the independent panel of judges made up of former EOY winners.

This year’s EOY programme brings with it a number of leadership changes. After serving as Partner-in-Charge of the EOY programme for the past 5 years, Frank O’Keeffe will be assuming a new position in the professional services firm as the Head of Assurance. He will be succeeded by EY’s Head of Tax Kevin McLoughlin and EY Director, Sean Duffy, who will fulfil the positions of EOY Partner Lead and EOY Programme Director

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Urging entrepreneurs to put themselves forward as potential nominees, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Partner Lead, Kevin McLoughlin, said: “To sustain the growth of the all-island economy, it is crucial for Ireland’s entrepreneurs to foster global ambitions and reach beyond the Irish and UK markets to sell their products and services. The 2015 programme has been designed to provide our 24 finalists with the tools and knowledge to enhance their growth strategies; while introducing them to an experienced community of peers to support them on this journey.”

Individuals who wish to put themselves forward or nominate an entrepreneur with their consent, can fill out the online nomination form at www.eoy.ie or call the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ team for further information on 01 221 2250.

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Desperate customer who stole pizza for his kid pays restaurant back 13 years later after making it

Mother and daughter used Ouija board to contact dead dog and are now fighting for their lives

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desperate customer who stole pizza to feed his kid has paid the restaurant back 13 years later after making it as a successful businessman. Reddit user ‘morgan_freemum’ shared the incredible letter written by a guilt-ridden customer who used a cheque he knew would bounce to pay for a meal.

The original meal cost $20, but he returned the money with interest at $54.39 as penance.

Part of the letter reads: ‘Back in 2002 I bounced a cheque at your pizza shop.I was going through a very difficult time financially and was at the end of my rope.

‘I had no money and a hungry child at home.’He apologises and continues: ‘I have worked hard and built up a solid business over the last decade and feel it is my responsibility to remedy this situation.

I hope there are no hard feelings.’

The pizza shop owner has expressed his delight in a series of comments under his own post on Reddit.

One reads: ‘The guy didn’t have to do anything, this is a big showing of his character. To include interest was really generous.’

Mummy blogger ‘poisoned her own son to get sympathy from people online’

A mother and daughter are fighting for their lives following a mystery fire at their home after allegedly using a Ouija board to contact their dead dog.

Margaret Carroll and Katrina Livingstone, who are in a critical condition, are reported by neighbours to have repeatedly tried to contact Molly.

Molly was killed by Margaret’s husband, Paul, who drowned her in the bath and then claimed she had died as a result of another Ouija board session on Christmas Eve. His crime was discovered when he chopped the dog’s body into pieces and put it down a drain, blocking it.

He pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal and is due to be sentenced later this month.

On Saturday, a fire started at Mrs Carroll and Miss Livingstone’s home in Consett, County Durham, and again a Ouija board is believed to have been involved.

Neighbour Donna Sowerby said that she spoke to Miss Livingstone who told her that a Ouija board reading on Friday evening told her and her mother that they were going to die.

At 8.45am on Saturday, emergency services were called to the house after a fire broke out.

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woman accused of killing her 5-year-old son by feeding him salt through a stomach tube calmly ‘watched and waited’ for the poisoning to take effect, summoning help only after he began writhing and retching, a prosecutor said Tuesday.

In her opening statement at the murder trial of Lacey Spears, Assistant District Attorney Doreen Lloyd said she researched, planned, carried out and tried to cover up the killing of her blond, blue-eyed son, Garnett-Paul.

‘It seems to go against nature,’ the prosecutor said. ‘But Lacey Spears is not like most people.’

She said Spears enjoyed the ‘attention and sympathy’ she received from having a sick child.

Spears, of Scottsville, Kentucky, had documented Garnett’s declining health on social media. She wiped away a tear as the prosecutor spoke.

Lacey Spears pictured (right) with her son, Garnett-Paul, who she is alleged to have killed

Mrs Carroll and Miss Livingstone, who have both been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, were both found in the back garden and are being treated for conditions unrelated to the fire.

Mrs Sowerby, 30, said: ‘The fire was right the way through the property. It was horrible.

The roof was right up. We could not see up the street because of the smoke.

‘There was a mini explosion and one of the firefighters was blown back.’

A spokesman for Durham Constabulary said: ‘Two women, aged 60 and 37, were taken to the University Hospital of North Durham where they remain in a critical condition and under arrest for arson with intent to danger life.

‘We are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.’

Police said no other dogs were in the properly at the time of the fire having being removed by the RSPCA last month.

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Maloney & Matthews Animal Collections Ltd. is the premier collector of dead and worn-out animals in the Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim region. It is also the only licensed collectors of animals in this area (license number KN65).

Between them, Vincent Maloney and Jim Matthews boast over 45 years’ experience of collecting dead animals in the region. As the company is co-owned, with an owner from each Mayo and Sligo, they have an office in each county. With there being no other knackery in County Mayo, they are the recognised knackery for Mayo as well as Sligo and have been operating in this area for over thirty years.

Operating a total of ten trucks, they guarantee a fast, efficient and professional service at all times. The fleet consists of one Scania articulated truck plus nine trucks for collecting animals (comprising one Volvo, one Iveco, four MANs and three Isuzus

- the newest addition being a 141 Isuzu). A brand new Manitou loadall has also been acquired this year.

Trucks are based in Ballinrobe, Castlebar, Ballina, Claremorris, Tubbercurry, Sligo and Ballinamore and the fleet is maintained to the highest standards and can access all farm areas.

Meanwhile, Maloney & Matthews’ staff members are trained in removing all fallen animals in a professional manner to ensure minimum fuss and disturbance to the farmer involved.

One of the directors’ main aims is to provide farmers with a value-for-money, reliable service. If preferred, animals can also be dropped off at the stateof-the-art facility in Achonry, Tubbercurry, at a discounted rate - a cheaper alternative for farmers.

The modern knackery facility in Achonry, Tubbercurry County Sligo benefits greatly from its central location. It is just six miles from Ballymote; nine from Charlestown; eleven from Ballaghadreen and Collooney roundabout; and 15 miles from Ballina, County Mayo and Boyle, County Roscommon.

Here, Department of Agriculture vets carry out daily inspections on fallen animals and all paper work is completed to ensure that animals are taken off

Maloney & Matthews LTD

DEAD AND WORN OUT ANIMAL COLLECTION

Contact: JIM MATTHEWS - Tubbercurry

TEL: 071-9121928 / 087-7988064 maloneyandmatthews@gmail.com www.maloneyandmatthews.com

the farmer’s system. The facility – which also includes offices and wash areas – has the first air filtering system of its kind in Ireland to ensure that all odours and smells are removed from the air.

A same-day service is provided and lowest prices guaranteed.

“All our drivers are qualified and would have good experience of farms. We also pride ourselves on providing a very ‘local’ service. We would have a driver located in every big town in Mayo and Sligo and they would have great local knowledge of the farms and the people in their respective areas.

“This means that the farmer is

dealing with somebody he knows, as opposed to a stranger, which we feel is important with something as sensitive as removing dead animals from his farm. As well as the office numbers in Sligo and Mayo, we give out the local drivers’ numbers and the farmer can talk directly to the driver who is going to be calling to his farm to collect the animal.

We try to look after everybody as best as we can and we have the height of respect for farmers.

“We are very busy at the moment and the phones are ringing all the time. The business is going well and we are confident that things will continue in a similar vein.”

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Families in Business Mulchrone Bros. Ltd Plant Hire and Agri Sales

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Main Dealers for:

Full range of Kubota equipment in stock including GR series mowers, RTV400 and RTV900 utility vehicles, L40 series tractors and M series tractors. Also large selection of genuine Kubota spares and oils.

Agents for Nugent equipment and trailers, Quad X ATV accessories, Belmac Equipment and a host of other brands.

Large selection of second hand Tractors, ATVs, RTVs and attachments for tractors and ATVs.

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

ulchrone Brothers Ltd is a household name in the West of Ireland in agricultural plant hire for the past 25 years. While serving the farming community was our reason for going into business in the mid-seventies - and still remains one of our top priorities - we have expanded our operations over the years and now serve all businesses, industry, local authorities and other public service agencies.

We supply for hire on demand excavators big and small, Benford dumpers,mixers and road rollers,telescopic handlers, Kubota & Tafe tractors, dumpers, dump trailers, slurry tankers, hedge-cutting equipment and tar-patching units, as well as many more.

We match the very best in Ireland and our extensive range of equipment including fertiliser spreaders, sprayers,grass-cutting equipment, trailers, yard scrapers, sheep feeders, rollers, harrows etc.

The Mulchrone professionalism has long been recognised by our main machinery suppliers and not surprisingly, we are the main agents for Yamaha and Polaris Quads as well as Kubota & Tafe Tractors

Looking for a solution for a warmer, draught-free home? www.superiorinsulations.ie

Superior Insulations, Charlestown, Co. Mayo

Lo Call: 1890 253 221

Save €3,850* FREE Superior Insulations

Cooler Bag for every NorthWest Express Customer who obtains a quote for insulation works.

Just refer to this advert when calling for an quote.

*Superior Insulations Ltd. process the Better Energy Homes grants which allows a grant of up to €3,850 for External Insulation with Attic works for eligible premises.

Smart Homeowners choose Superior Insulations

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amien and Maureen McEntire founded Superior Insulations Ltd. in March 2011. Damien is a native of Longford and Maureen is from Charlestown, Co. Mayo. The family moved home to Charlestown in 2007 from the U.S. Damien is a Master Carpenter by trade and served his apprenticeship in N.Y. Local Union 608 alongside some of the best European craftsmen in the many beautiful New York buildings. Following that, Damien moved on to home construction in residential areas in New Jersey where his attention to detail, skill and honesty was much appreciated. Damien has always had a passion for building and in recent years has become involved in the Passive House movement, always researching ways to make living more affordable for families and reduce our carbon footprint. Maureen has the fun job of bookkeeping and marketing the business and every now and again, their four children lend a hand.

Superior Insulations Ltd’s goal is to provide families and businesses the opportunity to reduce the costs of heating over the lifetime of every building that we service. Our name says it all. We have researched the market to ensure that we provide the best insulation products available – those that have served the test of time. We have two full time local employees who are also skilled in their trade and ensure that every job is completed to the high standards established by both Superior Insulations and NSAI. Superior Insulations Ltd provides NSAI approved External Wall and Cavity Wall systems, Attic Insulation, Supergrund Foundation systems, Pumped Cellulose, Spray Foam and Air Tightness Membranes.

We are one of ten national insulation contractors who can process the SEAI grant application directly.

This means the property owner does not have to outlay the cost of the grant for insulation works. Call or text Damien on 086 172 9064 today and we will be happy to visit you and discuss the best option for your property.

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Families in Business

McHale Caravans Cabins and Marines

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cHale Caravans, Cabins and Marines is a business that has certainly moved onwards and upwards since the business was formed originally by Gerry McHale back in 1983. Traditionally known as McHale Caravans, this family-run business has grown and diversified and while it maintains a strong core competence in the caravans and cabins business it now has a comprehensive range of offerings in the marine and water-based markets.

Gerry now receives valuable assistance from his daughters, Aisling and Ruth who have now become part of an evolving business which has enjoyed year-on-year growth since its inception. Gerry puts such success down to two things - "Quality of product and level of service."

The business is still tops when it comes to Vandal-proof portable steel accommodation, offices, canteens, toilet

shower blocks, stores, secure tool boxes, dog kennels, camping equipment, etc., all fully fitted out to meet customer requirements in addition to all health and safety standards.

Added to the list are mobile homes, caravans, quality garden sheds, dog kennels and garden furniture.

McHale Caravans, Cabins and Marine has its own fleet of trucks equipped with cranes for delivery. Gerry provides a haulage service for boats across Ireland, with the assistance of a crane which has the capacity to lift 10 – 12 tonnes.

In recent years the business has been supplying kayaks, paddles, wet suits and dry suits for the search and rescue services and is the main authorized dealer for Northern Diver dry suit repairs. These developments also coincide with the transition to supplies for boats, snorkeling and general water sports.

Also in stock is the complete range of Bulldog Security Systems and the complete range of parts and accessories for caravans and mobile homes.

McHale's can organise nationwide delivery on all products and can be contacted at 00353 (0)94 9032082 for further details.

Email: info@mchalecaravans.ie. Website: www.mchalecaravans.ie.

The Northern Diver TRAINED AND APPROVED service center for Northern Diver Drysuits in Ireland.

• Boats, Kayaks and Canoes • Surfboards • Outboard Engines • Wetsuits • Inflatable Roofracks • Buoyancy Aids • Kayaking Spraydecks • Trolly Range & Throwlines • Helmets, Shoes and Boots • Snorkels • Paddles for sit-on-top • Fibreglass & Carbon Paddles • Split and Wooden Paddles We supply the Search and Rescue’s Teams with Drysuits Belcarra, Castlebar, Co. Mayo - Tel: 094-9032082

www.mchalecaravans.ie

Sligo Wood Flooring & Sanding Celebrating their 17th birthday

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ne of the best places in Sligo (if not the best) for buying quality flooring is Sligo Wood Flooring at Lynns Dock.

The store prides itself on sourcing its vast array of wooden flooring from the best and most competitive suppliers available to them. This enables them to pass on real discounts to their customers.

As the majority of its stock is kept in its warehouse, it offers a next day delivery service or you can head over yourself for immediate collection. Sligo Wood Flooring has a great range of wood flooring, including oak, beech, cherry, walnut, maple and pine to name but a few. These are available in either laminate, semi solid, solid or engineered EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE Sligo Wood Flooring has been in operation in Sligo since 1998 and they have built up a lot of great contacts and experience in flooring during this time.

William has a great product knowledge of all types of flooring and accessories. He believes giving the best advice to their customers is key to customer satisfaction.When William who is a native of Pettigo in Donegal returned to Ireland after working in San Diageo he decided to set up a floor shop in Thomas Street.

Within a couple of years they had outgrown

that premises as they soon became known as a one stop shop for quality flooring at affordable prices.

“If it is got to do with your floor we stock it” says William.

Will BEAT ANY PRICE The lads at Sligo Wood Flooring know that they are seriously cheap, and they check their prices weekly against their competitors to make sure that their price is the best. But if you see the same product advertised for less anywhere in Sligo they will guarantee to beat that price.

CARE ABOUT YOU Without customers Sligo Wood Flooring cannot run their business, and that's why YOU are the most important part of their business. They will always put you first and will always aim to make sure your experience with them is one that you want to repeat every time you need a new wood floor.

FLOOR SANDING If you have a floor that you might not want to replace but maybe breath new life into it why not avail of their sanding services.

Be it for in your home or business any wooden floor can be restored with their professional sanding service.

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Families in Business Families in Business

The Park Hotel Kiltimagh

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he Park Hotel Kiltimagh is managed by Claire Mc Dermott, her family own and operate the Park Hotel and its sister hotel The Mill Park in Donegal Town. Claire is the only member of the family involved in the Kiltimagh hotel. She has been working with her father for over 15 years, in between school and college. She went to GMIT Galway where she

studied Hotel and Catering management. She started her career formally when she took on the roll of banqueting manager in The Mill Park Hotel. The hotel was catering for over 100 plus weddings per year and this is where her love of weddings came from. The Park hotel open its doors in December 2007 and Claire took up her role as manager in October 2008 and has

been living in kiltimagh ever since.

The Park has 45 deluxe rooms, a large Cafe Bar and restaurant which served an Ala Carte menu for lunch and dinner daily and a banqueting suite catering for weddings and functions up to 350 people. The Garden Room is also available for smaller wedding including civil ceremonies and family gatherings. The hotel is set in its own grounds just on the outskirts of Kiltimagh.

Kiltimagh is ideally situated just off the N17 only 15 minutes from Ireland West Airport and 10 minutes from Knock Marian Shrine.

Claire personally looks after all wedding receptions and functions here in the hotel and works with couples from their initial enquiry right though to the day itself, she is assisted by a great team of local staff.

If you have any queries with regard to hotel please do not hesitate to contact Claire on 09493-74922 or info@parkhotelmayo.com .

DG uPVC Windows Ltd are specialists in supplying and installing uPVC Windows and Doors

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family run business, DG uPVC Windows Ltd are specialists in supplying and installing uPVC Windows and Doors. Company Director and Proprieter, Gregory Timoney, has over thirty years experience in the window installation industry. Having worked as a window fitter and salesman he is now combining this extensive practical knowledge and business acumen to branch out and set up his own company. He is proud to have his wife, Patricia, and son, Darragh, working alongside him in this endeavour.

At DG uPVC Windows Ltd, Gregory and his team are experts in the installation of uPVC windows and doors; french, patio and bi-fold doors; composite doors; conservatories and sunrooms; roller garage doors and aluminium shop fronts and windows. DG uPVC Win-

dows Ltd DG uPVC Windows Ltd aim to supply a selection of items to meet their customer's needs, and they intend to always provide only the highest quality products. In their composite door range, for example, they offer a wide variety of colours to ensure that there is something to suit your home. These secure doors

are also long lasting, low maintenance and will provide the wow factor when guests come to visit.

For their aluminium shop fronts and windows, DG uPVC Windows Ltd also carry a wide range of quality styles to suit your business. Gregory will be able to talk through your design needs and choose the best style to both showcase and protect your wares.

Although based in Fermanagh in Northern Ireland, this company have found themselves supplying their products and services to both domestic and commercial clients across the country. The passionate approach they take to the window and door installation work they do has seen them find much new business through word of mouth recommendations, and DG uPVC Windows Ltd hope to continue this trend.

Giblin Stone, Tubbercurry with over 40 years experience in the Stone Business Giblin Stone in Tubbercurry Co Sligo is run by father and son team James and Brian Giblin.

They have over 40 years experience in the

Service They understand that you might need help in choosing a headstone, and they always endeavour to deal all customers in a considerate and understanding way.

Giblin Stone also specialise in quality kitchen worktops and al full measuring and fitting service is available All enquiries are handled compassionately and with patience.

GIBLIN STONE ...everlasting

Choosing a memorial for a loved one is a very personal thing.

At GiblinSTONE, we do our best to help you through the process of choosing the most suitable memorial.

We hope you will give us the opportunity of discussing your plans with us.

Quality • Experience • Service

I offer you insight in any area of your life from love life to Tel/Fax:family 048-66386338 • dgwindows@btinternet.com finances, life and work.

There is not an area of life where I have not been able to help and give what has often proven to be invaluable insights.

A Welcome to Occasions Jewellers From David Walker

stone business in Ireland, from sourcing the finest designs and stones, through quality lettering, to final installation of your memorial.

Choosing a memorial for a loved one is a very personal thing.

At Giblin Stone, they do their best to help you through the process of choosing the most suitable memorial. To this end, they have a wide range of quality headstones from which you can choose.

They also have the latest in lettering styles to enable you to put your own personal touch to the message you want to leave.

GRANITE COUNTERS

& FIREPLACES IN MARBLE, GRANITE

Visit www.dg-upvcwindows.com CALL US TODAY FOR DETAILS Church Street, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo • Email: info@giblinstone.com

Phone: James 087 9061833 • Brian 086 1957788

www.giblinstone.com

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We are a 2nd generation jewellery manufacturer, based in Enniscrone County Sligo on the North West Coast of Ireland, and the Walker family has been making bespoke wedding and diamond rings for more than 60 years. With our in-house craftsmen and

state-of- the-art high-tech machinery, we give every customer the assurance that they will receive a ring with a perfect finish and of perfect quality. All our diamonds are conflict free and all our gold, platinum and palladium is sourced from eco-friendly

suppliers.

Getting engaged or married is a very special experience and we want your ring to be perfect for you. Please browse through our collections and you will find an amazing selection. We are very proud of our rings and want to make your choice of ring easy.

The shop caters for all the needs of locals and visitors alike for gifts, jewellery, and Watch and jewellery repairs etc.

We produce beautiful jewellery, working with gold, silver and platinum and have released as many as 2500 new designs in a single year. Classic Jewellery specialise in ethnic jewellery such as Celtic and Claddagh designs. Be sure to call in the next time you are in enniscrone, you will not be disappointed.

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Families in Business Families in Business

The Park Hotel Kiltimagh

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he Park Hotel Kiltimagh is managed by Claire Mc Dermott, her family own and operate the Park Hotel and its sister hotel The Mill Park in Donegal Town. Claire is the only member of the family involved in the Kiltimagh hotel. She has been working with her father for over 15 years, in between school and college. She went to GMIT Galway where she

studied Hotel and Catering management. She started her career formally when she took on the roll of banqueting manager in The Mill Park Hotel. The hotel was catering for over 100 plus weddings per year and this is where her love of weddings came from. The Park hotel open its doors in December 2007 and Claire took up her role as manager in October 2008 and has

been living in kiltimagh ever since.

The Park has 45 deluxe rooms, a large Cafe Bar and restaurant which served an Ala Carte menu for lunch and dinner daily and a banqueting suite catering for weddings and functions up to 350 people. The Garden Room is also available for smaller wedding including civil ceremonies and family gatherings. The hotel is set in its own grounds just on the outskirts of Kiltimagh.

Kiltimagh is ideally situated just off the N17 only 15 minutes from Ireland West Airport and 10 minutes from Knock Marian Shrine.

Claire personally looks after all wedding receptions and functions here in the hotel and works with couples from their initial enquiry right though to the day itself, she is assisted by a great team of local staff.

If you have any queries with regard to hotel please do not hesitate to contact Claire on 09493-74922 or info@parkhotelmayo.com .

DG uPVC Windows Ltd are specialists in supplying and installing uPVC Windows and Doors

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family run business, DG uPVC Windows Ltd are specialists in supplying and installing uPVC Windows and Doors. Company Director and Proprieter, Gregory Timoney, has over thirty years experience in the window installation industry. Having worked as a window fitter and salesman he is now combining this extensive practical knowledge and business acumen to branch out and set up his own company. He is proud to have his wife, Patricia, and son, Darragh, working alongside him in this endeavour.

At DG uPVC Windows Ltd, Gregory and his team are experts in the installation of uPVC windows and doors; french, patio and bi-fold doors; composite doors; conservatories and sunrooms; roller garage doors and aluminium shop fronts and windows. DG uPVC Win-

dows Ltd DG uPVC Windows Ltd aim to supply a selection of items to meet their customer's needs, and they intend to always provide only the highest quality products. In their composite door range, for example, they offer a wide variety of colours to ensure that there is something to suit your home. These secure doors

are also long lasting, low maintenance and will provide the wow factor when guests come to visit.

For their aluminium shop fronts and windows, DG uPVC Windows Ltd also carry a wide range of quality styles to suit your business. Gregory will be able to talk through your design needs and choose the best style to both showcase and protect your wares.

Although based in Fermanagh in Northern Ireland, this company have found themselves supplying their products and services to both domestic and commercial clients across the country. The passionate approach they take to the window and door installation work they do has seen them find much new business through word of mouth recommendations, and DG uPVC Windows Ltd hope to continue this trend.

Giblin Stone, Tubbercurry with over 40 years experience in the Stone Business Giblin Stone in Tubbercurry Co Sligo is run by father and son team James and Brian Giblin.

They have over 40 years experience in the

Service They understand that you might need help in choosing a headstone, and they always endeavour to deal all customers in a considerate and understanding way.

Giblin Stone also specialise in quality kitchen worktops and al full measuring and fitting service is available All enquiries are handled compassionately and with patience.

GIBLIN STONE ...everlasting

Choosing a memorial for a loved one is a very personal thing.

At GiblinSTONE, we do our best to help you through the process of choosing the most suitable memorial.

We hope you will give us the opportunity of discussing your plans with us.

Quality • Experience • Service

I offer you insight in any area of your life from love life to Tel/Fax:family 048-66386338 • dgwindows@btinternet.com finances, life and work.

There is not an area of life where I have not been able to help and give what has often proven to be invaluable insights.

A Welcome to Occasions Jewellers From David Walker

stone business in Ireland, from sourcing the finest designs and stones, through quality lettering, to final installation of your memorial.

Choosing a memorial for a loved one is a very personal thing.

At Giblin Stone, they do their best to help you through the process of choosing the most suitable memorial. To this end, they have a wide range of quality headstones from which you can choose.

They also have the latest in lettering styles to enable you to put your own personal touch to the message you want to leave.

GRANITE COUNTERS

& FIREPLACES IN MARBLE, GRANITE

Visit www.dg-upvcwindows.com CALL US TODAY FOR DETAILS Church Street, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo • Email: info@giblinstone.com

Phone: James 087 9061833 • Brian 086 1957788

www.giblinstone.com

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We are a 2nd generation jewellery manufacturer, based in Enniscrone County Sligo on the North West Coast of Ireland, and the Walker family has been making bespoke wedding and diamond rings for more than 60 years. With our in-house craftsmen and

state-of- the-art high-tech machinery, we give every customer the assurance that they will receive a ring with a perfect finish and of perfect quality. All our diamonds are conflict free and all our gold, platinum and palladium is sourced from eco-friendly

suppliers.

Getting engaged or married is a very special experience and we want your ring to be perfect for you. Please browse through our collections and you will find an amazing selection. We are very proud of our rings and want to make your choice of ring easy.

The shop caters for all the needs of locals and visitors alike for gifts, jewellery, and Watch and jewellery repairs etc.

We produce beautiful jewellery, working with gold, silver and platinum and have released as many as 2500 new designs in a single year. Classic Jewellery specialise in ethnic jewellery such as Celtic and Claddagh designs. Be sure to call in the next time you are in enniscrone, you will not be disappointed.

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More and more Irish people are deciding to take short breakaways and juding by some of the offers that hotels have all year round it is no surprise.

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here was a time when going and staying in a hotel seemed like the impossible but nowadays there is some excellent value out there for someone wanting to getaway for a couple of nights and enjoy all that our hotels have to offer.

From evening meals to spa treatments to choice is endless. In 2012, just over 7 million trips were taken by Irish residents within the Republic, with an associated expenditure of ₏1.3 billion Sixty-five per cent of Irish residents took a domestic holiday in 2012 – up 8 percentage points on 2011.

The incidence of short trips (1-3 nights) rose by 5 percentage points at the expense of longer (4+ nights) which declined by 2 percentage points.

What did they do on holiday?

Activities engaged in on holiday Visiting national parks (23%) and houses/castles (22%) were the most popular leisure pursuits for domestic holidaymakers while hiking/walking (22%) and water-sports1 (22%) were the most popular active pursuits. Visits to a spa (20%) are important aspects of a domestic holiday break while 18% and 17% visited heritage/interpretive centres and/or gardens respectively.

Were they happy with overall value for money?

Thirty-three per cent of holidaymakers considered value for money as very good with 53% rating it good. Just over 1% were dissatisfied with the value for money on offer.

Satisfaction with holiday break Ninety-eight per cent of domestic holidaymakers reported being satisfied with their holiday in Ireland in 2012 with just 2% registering dissatisfaction.

Of those who were satisfied, 77% reported being very satisfied with 21% being fairly satisfied.

Advantages/disadvantages of holidaying in Ireland Avoiding the inconvenience of air/sea travel (38%) is the advantage most often cited for holidaying in Ireland. Having lots of things to see & do (17%) and being less expensive than going abroad (14%) are the next most important advantages given.

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Mayo Association in Sligo Dinner Dance

The Farraher Family, Fergus, Fiona and Keith Farraher

Michael and Marian Barrett and Mary and Patrick Togher

P.J. Kelly, Michael Regan, Eileen Kelly, Brid Kelly and Brendan Kelly

Margaret Ann and Vincent Melvin, and Maureen and Joe Farrell

Ann Donegan, Peggy Farragher and Marie Gilhooly

Trudi Shields, Dean Arvon Williams, and Chairman of Mayo Association Aloe Farragher

Marian and Michael Barrett

Oliver and Eileen Mc Garry, and Bill and Sheila Noone

Phill Lynch, Gerry Munnelley, Christina Munnelley and Ronnie Gillanders

Loretta Kearins and Monica Sherlock

Mary, Elena and Eamon Mc Gaurn

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Home Energy Tips That Save You Money E A

nergy is vital to nearly all aspects of our daily lives - but we rarely stop to think about how or why we use it. s the price of energy continues to rise, now is the ideal time to consider what you can do to be more energy efficient. The good news is that there are many simple ways to use energy more efficiently that will save money and benefit the environment.

Hot Water Of course it should be hot, but it doesn't need to be scalding. For most people, setting the cylinder thermostat at 60°C/140°F is fine for bathing and washing. This can save up to €15 per year.

Light bulbs If you use a particular light for an average of four hours or more a day, then replace it with an energysaving equivalent - which will use

around a quarter of the electricity and last up to 12 times longer.

Each energy efficient bulb fitted could give you an estimated saving of €10.50 off your energy bill per year.

Kettles Heat the amount of water you really need and if you're using an electric kettle, make sure you cover the elements. More modern kettles have no visible element so you use less water, you could also

try to fill a cup and use it as a guide to fill the kettle, so that you boil the right amount of water.

Curtains At night, pull the curtains to stop heat being lost through the windows.

Take care not to drape curtains over radiators as this will funnel heat straight out of the windows.

Heating Turning the thermostat down by just 1°C can cut as much as 10% off your heating bills.

You can also save on running costs by heating your home for an hour less each day.

Television, Hi-Fi and Computers Switch off your TV, video and Hi-Fi at the set. Standby can use as much as 10%-60%of the electricity that would be used by the device if it was switched on. Also don't forget to turn your Computer monitor off, as it too wastes electricity if left on.

Appliances When purchasing kitchen appliances such as fridges, freezers, dishwashers and washing machines, opt for a more energy efficient appliance.

An EU Energy Label should be displayed (A to G Scale) on appliances for sale in order to help you make a choice, "A" being the

most efficient and "G" being the worst guzzler for energy.

Tumble Driers Tumble driers are energy guzzlers so try to use washing lines or airers.

Don't put very wet clothing into the dryer, make sure you wring clothing out or spin dry again to help use less energy.

Fridges/Freezers These are the most hardworking appliances in the home.

Avoid putting Warm or Hot Foods in the fridge, let them cool down first. Don't leave the Fridge or Freezer door open, this means the fridge uses more energy to cool itself back down due to the cool air lost opening the door.

Switching Energy Supplier In the current rising trend of energy prices it could well be worth shopping around to save money on your energy bills, further discounts are available if you switch both gas & electricity to the same supplier. It is a simple process and there is no disruption to your existing energy supply.

Insulation Upgrading loft and, where possible, cavity insulation, will save energy in your home by reducing energy losses through the building fabric.

Tel: 096-22277 Fax (096) 22655 Winter is upon us and now is the perfect time to purchase a stove or have a fireplace installed.

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Jerome and Eugene Hughes for all your Home Heating Oil, Tractor Diesel, Kerosene, Road Diesel, Unleaded Petrol. Tanks and Lubrication products also in stock.

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SEAMIE O’DOWD & KIERAN QUINN

Eddi Reader at The Hawkswell Theatre - Sat 14 Feb, 8pm €20/18conc./9 u18s

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ith a career spanning over 3 decades, Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. Though first brought into the limelight as front woman for Fairground Attraction - who’s #1 single, Perfect and parent album, First of a Million Kisses, both topped the British charts, it was Eddi’s subsequent solo albums that signaled her ability to assimilate different musical styles and make them all very much her own. In particular, The Songs of Robert Burns (2003) was a timeless interpretation showcasing the poems of Scotland’s national bard and gained her an MBE for outstanding contributions to the arts. What sets Eddi apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance and ability not only to move the listener, but to connect her experience to that of her audience. From the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi Reader extinguishes the preordained boundaries of genre, bringing joyous life to all forms of song. Her rare blend of meltingly true vocals and towering romanticism combine with an astute and pragmatic nature to make her a unique and powerful figure in contemporary British music.

Eddi’s new and 10th solo venture, Vagabond (Feb 2014) is a captivating, deeply personal, yet universal sounding collection of songs engaging her full stylistic repertoire. Produced by Eddi herself, it was recorded in her hometown of Glasgow with a cast of well chosen musicians and long-term musical collaborators including: John Douglas (Trashcan Sinatras), Alan Kelly, Ian Carr, Ewen Vernal, Roy Dodds (Fairground Attraction), John McCusker and Boo Hewerdine.

Vagabond is a passionate, reflective and whimsical journey through family and inspired musical and poetic heroes that reconfirms Eddi’s intuitive ability to transform any song or genre into her own.

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Telephone: 086-3106632

• Par 3 Golf Course • Amusement Arcade • Go-Karting • New “Crazy” Golf • Budget accomodation B&B Just €15 per person

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For the first in our ‘Thank you Sligo’ series, we are delighted to welcome two of Sligo’s stalwart musical voices – Seamie O’Dowd and Kieran Quinn. Both have carved a serious reputation for exceptional musical abilities both here in Sligo, nationally and internationally. Tickets are free but booking is essential

JOHN SPILLANE Sun 1 March, 8pm / €18/15conc./7.50 u18 at The Hawkswell Theatre Two-time Meteor award singers and a rising star on the winner, John Spillane is a Celtic world stage. Born into musician, songwriter, the Irish speaking Gaeltacht storyteller, poet and dreamer. community of Dingle in His music transports the County Kerry, Scanlon is as an listener and his live authentic interpreter of performances are utterly Ireland’s physical and spiritual captivating. Collaborators landscape and a leading Pauline Scanlon and Pádraig female figure along with Rynne, present ‘a musical artists such as Enya and tapestry that ranges from soft Sinead O’Connor. melodies to crashing Described as "one of the crescendos’. The wizardry on freshest sounds in Irish music", concertina and the stunning Pádraig Rynne is a virtuoso vocals of Pauline are musician, prolific composer anchored by Cillian King on and one of the finest guitars, Eoin Walsh on bass concertina players in Irish and Shane O’Sullivan on music. With a Masters in Music drums. With a voice Technology and a passion for described as “a superb mix of exploring the synergies china cup fragility and steely between the Tradition and strength” (Irish Times), Pauline urban genres, he is regarded Scanlon is one of Ireland’s as one of the most traditional most cherished traditional musicians of his generation.

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A thank you Sligo event Seamie O'Dowd & Kieran Quinn: A 'Thank you Sligo' event FREE /Sligo is home to an exceptional diversity of musical talent across all music genres. With ‘Thank you Sligo’, we wish to celebrate this incredible talent whilst thanking you, our local community, for your support.

at The Hawkswell Theatre Sat 28 Feb, 8pm / €15/12conc

by Michael Cooney Michael Cooney's riotous farce has all the ingredients for a night of hilarity and fun. Eric Swan (aided by his Uncle George and unbeknown to his wife, Linda) has pocketed thousands of euros through fraudulent welfare claims.

When Norman Bassett (the lodger) opens the door to Mr Jenkins, the Department Inspector, all sorts of mayhem follows — as does the undertaker, bereavement counsellor, psychiatrist, Norman's fiancee, a corpse, the onimous Ms Cooper and a rather rebellious washing machine!

The play is staged by St Farnans Drama group and directed by Jacinta Gormley. This performance follows the resounding success of 2012 staging of Sam Cree's Cupid Wore Skirts and 2013 Separate Beds.

Charity night in aid of St. Josephs NS Ballytivnan.

For tickets please call: St. Joseph’s School, Ballytivnan, Sligo. Phone No. 071 9142453 Mobile :087 7498752.

SWEET CHARITY The Hawkswell Theatre Tues 17 - Sat 21 Feb, 8pm €17/14conc .

Sweet Charity tells the story of dance hall hostess Charity Hope Valentine, an eternal optimist who is forever unlucky in love. Her trusting nature and naiveté makes her prey for a succession of opportunistic men. The razorsharp script lifts the veil on the exquisite agony of living on the under-side of life. This is a comedy with an edge.

Directed by Aine Gilmore, with music direction by David Mc Evoy and choreography by Sarah Middleton, Sligo Musical Society promises to entertain you with a highly-theatrical, fast-paced and entertaining show.

THE FRESH PRINCE OF BELAMERE at The Hawkswell Theatre Fri 13 Feb, 8pm / €20 Top Irish stand-up and TV comic Neil Delamere is coming to the Hawk's Well with his brand new tour, The Fresh Prince of Delamere.

Described by The Scotsman as “a master”, Delamere is renowned for his onstage banter and quick-witted, well-observed yarns and previous tours and international appearances – including the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival – have been a sell-out. Expect The Fresh Prince of Delamere to deliver the same powerhouse performance from the star of RTÉ’s The Panel, 2nd Republic, BBC’s The Blame Game, Fighting Talk and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow.

THE WIZARD OF OZ at The Hawkswell Theatre Tues 24 - Wed 25 Feb, 11am & 8pm€12/10 Child/Student

Follow the yellow brick road as the students of St. Mary’s College tell the story of how Dorothy is transported ‘Over the Rainbow’, to the Land of Oz where she shares her journey full of adventures with Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion. Despite the efforts of the Wicked Witch, Dorothy is eventually returned home with her beloved Toto by the kindly Wizard of Oz.

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Busy February at Ballina Arts Centre Copenhagen, Gasteig in Munich, Musikverein in Vienna and the Troldhaugen in Bergen.

Tickets: €18 / €16. Booking advised.

The Rhythm of Fierce Croí Glan Integrated Dance Company have joined forces with choreographer Fearghus Ó Conchúir to make The Rhythm of Fierce, a performance that rides the energy of club classics from the 1990s and envelops the audience in a world of fabulous imagination and primal rhythm. At Ballina Arts Centre on Sunday 22nd February, 8pm, this is a show for everyone who has ever boogied in their bedroom and felt their fierce freak on the dance floor. Tickets: €15 / €12. Booking advised.

Catalpa This classic piece of modern Irish theatre written & performed by Donal O’Kelly, with live music by Trevor Knight is hosted at Ballina Arts Centre on Thursday 12th February, 8pm. Catalpa is the story of the daring 1875 whaleship rescue of six Irish prisoners from Fremantle penal colony in Australia all in the vibrant imagination of a rejected screenwriter, the best movie never made! Catalpa is about heroes and visionaries, political intrigue and personal loyalty, with hot romance, conflicted rebels and battles at sea.

An epic adventure story that challenges the nature of heroism.

A celebration of the power of live theatre “lyrical and passionate, satirical and very funny” (Irish Times).

Scotsman Fringe First Award Edinburgh; Best Event Award Melbourne “A masterpiece .. searingly satirical, comic, tragic, profoundly sensitive” The Scotsman “A soaring rip-roaring one-man adventure” Washington Post “If ever there was a play you should see, this is it. A true event in Irish theatre” Irish Examiner Tickets: €18 / €16. Booking advised.

Young-Choon Park The South Korean born pianist Young-Choon Park returns to Ballina Arts Centre on Thursday 19th February, 8pm following her memorable concert in 2011. Young-Choon began the study of the piano at the age of four and gave her first full recital when she was seven. She played the Beethoven Piano Concerto No.1 with the Seoul Symphony Orchestra at the age of nine. The child prodigy studied at the Juilliard School in New York and later

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She has toured extensively, giving over 50 concerts each year in Europe, Scandinavia, South Africa and the United States. She makes many return visits to major concert venues including the Birmingham Symphony Hall, St. David’s Hall in Cardiff, Belfast Waterfront Hall, Alice Tully Hall and Lincoln Centre in New York, de Doelen in Rotterdam, Frits Philips Saal in Eindhoven, Athenaeum Hall in Bucharest, Tivoli Koncertsalen in

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Working in a relaxed, playful environment, where children are encouraged to engage with and develop their own creativity, the workshops will be led by the Saturday Art Club! team of professional artists.

Adm: €10 per session (includes all materials). Booking essential.

Writing Courses with Michelle O’Sullivan (BA, MA)

Acclaimed poet Michelle O’Sullivan (BA, MA) brings her popular writing courses back to Ballina Arts Centre, which include: Beginners Creative Writing; Intermediate Creative Writing; Advanced Creative Writing; The Page to Publication; One-day Intensive Workshops; Young writers, aged 14-18; Reading Contemporary Short-Stories. Full information on all courses can be found at: www.ballinaartscentre.com Ballina Arts Centre is open from 10am – 6pm Monday to Saturday.

For further information on all events, contact Ballina Arts Centre, Barrett St., Ballina, Co. Mayo.

Tel: 096 73593; www.ballinaartscentre.com Silent Moves: Aideen Barry with the Training Ridgepool Centre and Scannán Technologies Ballina Arts Centre will present an exhibition of video and photography works from the making of the Mayo IGNITE project, Silent Moves. The project involved vi-

sual artist Aideen Barry working with Western care’s Ridgepool Training Centre and Scannán Technologies group. The result of the collaboration was Silent Moves, a half-hour silent film which explored some aspects of disabled life.

IGNITE is a new platform designed to generate Ireland’s most ambitious showcasing of talent from people with disabilities, led by international and Irish artists and performers with disabilities, with projects taking place in 2014 in Cork, Galway and Mayo. These commissions each represented an investment of up to €60,000.

Silent Moves was commissioned by Mayo County Council as part of IGNITE IGNITE is managed by a unique partnership involving the Arts Council, Arts & Disability Ireland (ADI), Cork City Council, Galway City and County Councils, and Mayo County Council. Runs until 28th February. Admission free, all welcome.

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Overeating Linked to Memory Loss, Mental Decline

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LDER people who consume a diet very high in calories may be increasing their risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), the memory loss and mental-function problems that sometimes precede Alzheimer’s disease.

In a new study of more than 1,200 people in their 70s and 80s, Mayo Clinic researchers found that men and women who consumed at least 2,143 calories per day had more than double the odds of having MCI compared with those who consumed 1,526 calories per

day or less.

Federal health officials recommend that women over age 50 consume between 1,600 and 2,200 calories per day, depending on how physically active they are, and that men in the same age group aim for between 2,000 and 2,800 calories. But the guidelines emphasize the importance of balancing calorie intake and physical activity in order to maintain a healthy weight, not specific calorie amounts.

This emphasis on calorie balance points to a key limitation of

the new study: Although Geda and his colleagues took into account extenuating factors such as body mass index, genetic susceptibility to Alzheimer’s disease, and medical history (including heart disease, strokes, and diabetes), they had no data on exercise and physical activity. Future studies will need to examine both sides of the calorie equation, Geda says.

The study participants, all of whom hailed from Olmsted County, Minn., filled out a detailed questionnaire about their typical diet over the previous year. They also underwent a series of memory and cognitive tests. None had dementia, but the researchers determined from the test results that 163 had MCI. MCI is “the gray zone between normal aging and dementia,” Geda says. “People with MCI are not demented [but] they are forgetful a little more than expected for their age.” This forgetfulness goes beyond senior moments (such as misplacing car keys), and might include forgetting airplane flights and other important appointments, he adds.

Although it remains to be proven, there is a plausible scientific explanation for how overeating might erode mental function.

Consuming a high-calorie diet may spur production of harmful, oxygen-containing molecules, and these so-called oxidative radicals may accumulate in cells and cause neurons to break down, Geda says.

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Unbelievable reception for ‘Silent Moves’ in Ballina

13. Some of the cast of Silent Moves with Michelle Mulherin TD and Geraldine Parsons celebrate the launch of Silent Moves exhibition (by Aideen Barry working with Western Care’s Ridgepool Training Centre and Scannán Technologies) in Ballina Arts Centre recently. Silent Moves exhibition runs until the 28th February, admission is free. Photo: Sara English.

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large and enthusiastic crowd turned out at Ballina Arts Centre earlier this month for the launch of Silent Moves, an exhibition of film pieces made by Western Care’s Ridgepool Training Centre and Scannán Technologies groups, under the direction of artist and filmmaker Aideen Barry.

The exhibition and film were made under the IGNITE disability arts commissioning scheme, which offered projects in Mayo, Galway and Cork the opportunity to get funding up the €55,000 for high quality, ambitious disability arts projects.

The exhibition features documentary footage from the making of the film, as well as clips from the film, and old silent movies which have inspired the film, and is on show until Saturday 28th February.

The 30-minute film – which was shot entirely in Ballina

and carries with it a strong message about disability – will also be shown in the auditorium of the Arts Centre on Wednesday 11th, Friday 13th, Wednesday 18th and Friday 20th February, with four screenings each night (at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm).

Admission is free but booking is advised. Throughout the month, there will also be a schools’ screenings programme and opportunities for community groups to attend specially-arranged screenings and visits to the exhibition.

Sean Walsh, Director of Ballina Arts Centre, said: “We are all really delighted with the finished film. The project was a hugely successful and enjoyable for all involved.

We have been working with these two groups for a number of years now, and this represents the apex of the relationship. The IGNITE scheme was all about giving opportunities for groups of

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The film uses mime, music and movement with greenscreen technology and the latest animation techniques, and was inspired by the classic silent movies of the 1930s – the era of Buster Keaton, Clara Bow and Charlie Chaplin. and was shot on location around

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Ballina.

Silent Moves was one of three IGNITE commissions which represent the largest ever investment in Ireland’s arts and disability sector. IGNITE is a new platform designed to generate Ireland’s most ambitious showcasing of talent from people with disabilities, led by international and Irish artists and performers with disabilities, with projects taking place in 2014 and 2015 in Galway, Mayo and Cork.

These commissions each represent an investment of up to €60,000. The initiative will conclude with a tour of one of the resulting works to all three counties (and beyond) in 2015. For further information on Ignite see www.irelandignite.ie IGNITE is managed by a unique partnership involving the Arts Council, Arts & Disability Ireland (ADI), Cork City Council, Galway City and County Councils and Mayo County Council.

For more information, or to book a place at one of the screenings, contact Ballina Arts Centre, tel: 096 73593 or e-mail: ballinaartcentre@eircom.net

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QUALITY USED VOLKSWAGEN VEHICLES PRE REG CARS 151 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline........................€28,500 151 VW Jetta 1.6TDI.............................................€26,500 151 VW Polo 1.4TDI.............................................€18,500 151 VW Polo 1.0 5DR petrol.................................€16,000 151 VW Golf TDI..................................................€24,500 142G VW Polo 1.2TDI T/L “0” mileage.................€16,950 141 VW Passat Estate “R” Full Leather (White)......€30,000 141 VW Scirocco 2.0TDI 140BHP..........................€26,500 141 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI........................................€25,950 141 VW Golf 1.6 TDI............................................€19,500 141 VW Touran 1.6 tDI 7 Seater............................€27,500 132 VW Golf 1.6TDI A/T.......................................€21,500 132 VW Jetta C/L A/T ........................................€24,500 132 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI Highline...............................€21,000 132 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Trendline..............................€18,500 132 VW Golf 1.6TDI.............................................€19,500 132 VW Polo Cross TDI Extras...............................€17,500 132 VW Polo 1.2 5DR...........................................€13,950 132 VW Passat 1.6TDI BM....................................€22,500 2014 VW Caddy Maxi TDI 7 Seater Extras............€27,500 2013 VW Polo 1.2 TDI C/L....................................€15,500 2013 VW Touran 1.6TDI 5 Seater..........................€24,500 2011 VW Tiguan 2.0DSL Passenger.......................€18,500 BEETLE RANGE 141 VW Beetle 1.6DSL..........................................€21,500 132 VW Beetle 1.6DSL..........................................€19,500 2008 VW Beetle 1.4 Petrol......................................€8,500 PASSAT RANGE 141 VW Passat 1.6 BM Choice..............................€23,450 141 VW Passat 1.6TDI “R” line..............................€26,500 141 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline......................€25,500 141 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP C/L.......................€27,500 131 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L....................................€23,500 132 VW Passat 1.6TDI “R” Line.............................€25,500 2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L..................................€19,950 2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI T/L...................................€18,500 2011 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L...................................€17,500 2011 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP Sports C/L...........€17,500 POLO RANGE 141 VW Polo 1.4 C/L A/T.....................................€18,500 141 VW Polo 1.2TDI.............................................€16,500 141 VW Polo 1.2 5DR...........................................€14,950 131 VW Polo 1.2TDI..............................................€15,000 131 VW Polo 1.2 TDI Cross....................................€17,500 2012 VW Polo Cross 1.2.......................................€12,500 2012 VW Polo TDI................................................€13,500 2012 VW Polo 1.2 Comfortline Petrol.....................€12,950 2011 VW Polo 1.2TDI............................................€12,500 GOLF RANGE 141 VW Golf 1.6TDI Comfortline..........................€22,500 141 VW Golf 1.6TDI Trendline...............................€21,000 141 VW Golf 1.6TDI Highline Sports Pack.............€25,500 141 VW Golf 1.6 TDI H/L A/T...............................€24,500 132 VW Golf 1.6TDI Automatic.............................€22,500 131 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR......................................€19,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR....................................€18,500 2012 VW Golf 2.0TDI 140BHP Highline.................€21,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR Plus.............................€19,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6 TDI A/T Extras..........................€19,500 2012 VW Golf Plus TDI A/T...................................€19,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5Dr.....................................€16,500

2011 VW Golf Plus Comfortline A/T (15K).............€18,000 2010 VW Golf 1.6TDI ..........................................€13,500 2010 VW Golf 1.4 5DR ........................................€10,500 JETTA RANGE 141 VW Jetta 1.6TDI H/L......................................€24,000 141 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline..........................€22,500 141 VW Jetta 1.6TDI T/L.......................................€21,500 132 VW Jetta TDI Highline ...................................€23,000 131 VW Jetta TDI Comfortline................................€21,000 131 VW Jetta Petrol...............................................€19,500 AUDI RANGE 2012 Audi A4 2.0TDI Extras..................................€26,500 2011 Audi A6 2.0 Tdi Extras – Leather /Nav.........€22,500 2010 Audi A4 TDI Advant.....................................€15,000 2009 Audi A4 TDI Extras......................................€16,500 2009 Audi A3 1.9TDI 5DR....................................€12,500 2008 Audi A3 1.6 A/T ..........................................€9,500 2008 Audi A3 1.9TDI 5DR.....................................€11,500 AUTOMATIC RANGE 141 VW Passat 2.0TDI Comfortline 140BHP DSG..€29,500 141 VW Golf Plus A/T TDI Comfortline.................€24,500 141 VW Golf 1.6TDI Comfortline..........................€25,500 141 VW Polo 1.4 C/L A/T.....................................€18,500 2013 VW Up 5DR A/T..........................................€13,500 2013 VW Golf 1.6TDI C/L.....................................€22,500 132 VW Jetta 1.6TDI C/L......................................€23,500 2012 VW Golf Plus C/L A/T..................................€19,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI H/L.....................................€21,000 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI “R” Line..............................€19,500 2012 VW Jetta 1.6TDI T/L.....................................€18,500 2012 Opel Astra 2.0CDTI 5DR A/T........................€18,500 2012 VW Passat 2.0TDI Cline 140BHP DSG...........€19,500 2011 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Highline .............................€18,500 2011 VW Golf Plus TDI C/L...................................€16,500 7 SEATER RANGE 141 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Exec 7 Seater Com........€42,500 141 Mitsubishi Outlander Passenger 7 Seater DSL.€32,500 141 VW Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater............................€28,500 132 Opel Zafari DSL 7Seater................................€24,500 131 VW Sharan 2.0TDI 7 Seater DSL....................€35,500 2013 VW Caddy TDI Maxi 7Seater Extras.............€27,500 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL 7Seater...........€24,500 2011 VW Sharan 2.0TDI 7Seater...........................€27,500 2010 VW Touran 1.6TDI 7seater............................€17,500 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis 2.0TDI 7Seater (Leather).€10,500 2008 Kia Carnival DSL 7Seater...............................€8,500 2008 VW Touran TDI 7 Seater................................€9,500 ESTATE CAR RANGE 141 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline DSL Estate.......€28,500 2011 Skoda Eligance DSL Estate A/T......................€17,500 2011 VW Passat 1.6DSL Estate.............................€18,500 2011 VW Passat Highline DSL Estate (Extras).........€21,500 2009 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BH Highline................€11,500 2008 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline Estate............€10,500 2002 VW Passat 1.9TDI Estate................................€3,500 2005 VW Golf Estate..............................................€6,500 MERCEDES RANGE 131 Mercedes Vito DSl..........................................€15,000 2008 Mercedes C270 DSL....................................€11,500 2007 Mercedes E200 DSL......................................€9,500 2006 Mercedes A180 DSL......................................€4,500

BMW RANGE 131 BMW 316 DSL ( White) (extras)......................€27,500 2011 BMW 320DSL..............................................€18,500 2008 BMW 320DSL..............................................€11,500 2006 BMW 3 Series Petrol......................................€4,500 2003 BMW 316 DSL...............................................€4,500 2002 BMW 318i DSL..............................................€2,500 2001 BMW 316 DSL...............................................€1,850

PEUGEOT RANGE 2012 Peugeot 3008 DSL Extras..............................€17,500 2009 Peugeot 407 1.6 HDI SR................................€8,500 2009 Peugeot 207 5DR...........................................€7,500 2008 Peugeot 308 1.6DSL (40K).............................€7,500 2008 Peugeot 307 1.6 5DR.....................................€7,500 2007 Peugeot 407 DSL ..........................................€5,500 2006 Peugeot 307 1.6 5DR....................................€6,000

HYUNDAI RANGE 141 Hyundai IX35 DSL Passenger..........................€24,500 141 Hyundai 130 Van...................................€14,500+VAT 131 Hyundai Veloster Coupe 1.3 5DR....................€16,500 2011 Hyundai i30 SW 1.6DSL...............................€12,500 2009 Hyundai Getz 1.1 5DR...................................€7,500 2008 Hyundai 1.6 Coupe LX...................................€7,500 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Passenger 7 Seater...........€11,500

RENAULT RANGE 2011 Renault Grand Scenic DSL 7 Seater ..............€13,500 2007 Renault Megane 1.4 petrol.............................€4,950 2006 Renault Megane Coupe DSL..........................€6,000 2006 Renault Laguna 1.9DSL..................................€4,500 2005 Renault Megane 1.5 DSL...............................€3,500

MITSUBISHI RANGE 141 Mitsubishi Spacestar 1.2 5dr Extras.................€12,500 141 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2DSL Extras 5Seater.........€42,500 141 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 DSL Passenger..................€25,500 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2DSL Passenger........€29,500 132C Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater..............................€27,500 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8DSL..............................€16,500 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Pass 2.2DSL 7 Seat......€25,500 2011 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 5DR...................................€9,000 MAZDA RANGE 2008 Mazda 3 1.6 DSL...........................................€7,500 2007 Mazda 6 2.0 Touring DSL..............................€7,500 2006 Mazda 3 1.6 A/T..........................................€5,500 2003 Mazda 6 2.0DSL...........................................€2,500 2003 Mazda 2 Petrol.............................................€2,500 2002 Mazda Domino 1.5 A/T.................................€1,650 FORD RANGE 141 Ford Focus 1.6DSl ........................................€18,500 2011 Ford Mondeo DSL........................................€13,500 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 DSL.......................................€11,500 2011 Ford C-Max 1.6DSL......................................€16,500 2009 Ford Focus DSL..............................................€9,000 2009 Ford Focus Dsl Estate.....................................€8,500 2008 Ford Mondeo 1.8DSL....................................€9,500 2007 Ford Focus 1.6 DSl.........................................€7,500 NISSAN RANGE 2012 Nissan Qashqui 1.6 DSL Passenger...............€18,500 2010 Nissan 1.5 DSL ............................................€15,500 2011 Nissan Micra 1.0 5Dr...................................€10,500 2011 Nissan Note DSL 1.5 Van.......................€6,500+VAT 2008 Nissan Primera 1.6 Petrol...............................€6,500 2007 Nissan Note 1.5DSL SVE...............................€6,500 2007 Nissan Almera 1.5.........................................€4,500 OPEL RANGE 132 Opel Zafari 7 Seater DSL...............................€22,500 2012 Opel Insignia 1.8 SDI...................................€12,500 2011 Opel Combi 1.3 DSL Van................................€7,500 2011 Opel Vivaro 2.0DSL Comm...........................€11,500 2010 Opel Antara 2.0CDTI Design Model.............€12,500 2010 Opel Insignia 2.0TDI....................................€12,500 2010 Opel Astra 2.0CDTI 5Dr DSL A/T..................€18,500 2010 Opel Corsa 1.3DSL......................................€10,500 2009 Opel (Vauhall ) Astra 1.4 Life.........................€8,500 2009 Opel Astra 1.7 DSL........................................€7,500 2008 Opel Vectra DSl.............................................€7,500

SEAT RANGE 2007 Seat Cordoba 1.4DSL 5DR............................€6,500 2003 Seat Ibiza 1.2 5DR........................................€2,000 2003 Seat Inca 1.9 DSL Van...................................€2,500 SKODA RANGE 2012 Skoda 1.6 DSL Elegance...............................€17,500 2011 Skoda Fabia 1.2 5DR Ambient........................€9,500 2011 Skoda Octavia 1.9 DSL.................................€14,500 2011 Skoda Yeti DSL.............................................€15,500 2011 Skoda Elegance DSL A/T...............................€17,500 2007 Skoda Superb 1.9 DSL Extras.........................€6,500 2007 Skoda 1.9TDI Estate.......................................€7,500 2006 Skoda Octavia 1.4 Ambient...........................€4,950 2005 Skoda 1.9TDI Estate.......................................€5,500 TOYOTA RANGE 2012 Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL Strata........................€21,500 2011 Toyota RAV 4 2.2DSL Passenger 2x2(13K)....€21,500 2011 Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL Aura.........................€13,500 2011 Toyota Avensis 23.0DSL Estate......................€13,500 2011 Toyota Corolla D4D......................................€15,500 VOLVO RANGE 2010 Volvo S40 2.0DSL A/T.................................€14,500 2007 Volvo S40 1.6 DSL.........................................€7,500 2006 Volvo S40 1.6 DSL.........................................€6,500 2006 Volvo V50 2.4 DSL A/T..................................€6,500 OTHER MAKES 2009 Diahatsu Sirion 1.0 5Dr..................................€7,500 2012 Honda Civic 2.2 DSL....................................€18,500 SPECIAL OFFERS 2008 Peugeot 407 DSL...........................................€5,000 2008 Nissan Tida Petrol..........................................€5,000 2006 Ford Fusion ...................................................€4,000 2006 Ford Mondeo DSL.........................................€3,500 2005 Renault Clio 3DR ( tested)..............................€3,000 2005 VW Bora 1.4 Petrol........................................€3,500 2005 Mazda 3 1.6 5DR.........................................€3,500 2004 VW Bora 1.9DSL..........................................€3,000 2004 Hyundai Elantra 1.6.......................................€2,000 2004 Citroen Picasso 1.6........................................€2,500 2004 Citroen Xsara 1.5 5DR...................................€2,500 2004 Mazda 2.0DSL Touring Model.......................€2,500 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.3 Petrol............................€3,500 2004 Mitsubishi Grandis Petrol 7 Seater..................€4,000 2003 Citroen Multispace 1.4 5Seater......................€2,500 2003 Opel Astra 1.4 Petrol.....................................€2,500 2003 Opel Astra 1.4 Tested + Taxed.......................€2,500