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Ladies from Sligo, Leitrim, Dublin and even Cork and the surrounds came in their droves to the stunning Kilronan Castle, Ballyfarnon for the North West Simon Community first Women’s Little Christmas Black Dress Luncheon - pictured above are Sinead Dore, Mary Munnelly, Sharon Rynn, Pauline McBrien, Helen Munnelly, Lily McPartlan, Noreen McDermott, Catriona McPablan, Mary McKeon, Michelle Mannelly, Brenda Brehon and Marcella Callun. Full article on Page 7 • Photo: Tony Geoghegan Photography

014 ended with a lot of hype around the so-called 'Celtic Phoenix'; the impending rise from the ashes of the Irish economy. Amid the increasing unrest among the people of Ireland, seen most clearly in huge protests against the impending water charges, and demands for change and reform in our government, can we really see a light at the end of the tunnel? A lot of the major economic 'good news' of the past year has been news central to the capital city and its surrounds, but what of the north west? Well, there is good news for this side of the country too, particularly in the tourism sector. Figures recently released by Failte Ireland show that visitor numbers were exceptionally high for 2014, growing by an estimated 9% and on a par with our second busiest tourism year ever, as well as the reported overseas spend seeing a €400m jump from 2013, the steepest increase in over a decade. 5,000 new jobs were created in the sector last year, with a further 8,000 predicted for 2015. And thanks to high profile success stories such as The Wild Atlantic Way and the Fleadh Cheoil the north west is a main player in this vital industry, more now than ever. Positive words from the CEO of Fáilte Ireland, Shaun Quinn, regarding the year ahead: “Next year we have some tantalising prizes to aim for. Whether it's visitors, revenue or jobs, tourism looks set to deliver in 2015, a record breaking year. Fáilte Ireland will support these ambitious targets by developing compelling reasons to visit Ireland and will work closely with tourism businesses throughout the country to sell smarter and market more effectively.” Continued on page 2

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Jesus & Mary Secondary School represented at BT Young Scientist Exhibition As a former Science and Maths teacher, Independent MEP Marian Harkin has a more than usual interest in the BT Young Scientist Exhibition held in the RDS Dublin. She is pictured with pupils of Jesus & Mary Secondary School, Crossmolina with their entry at the exhibition which investigated the possibility of introducing a series of lessons to be taught to national school children about farm safety. Pictured at the exhibition were (L to R):- Katie Garrett, Marian Harkin MEP and Jacinta Kelly.

Tourism success gives boost to Northwest - continued from front page

Major accolade for Rathcroghan Visitor Centre

With the Fleadh, Sea Sessions, the Ballina Salmon Festival, Sligo Live, the Rory Gallagher Festival, and the iconic Galway Arts Festival all set for another record breaking year of entertainment and craic, Minister for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring's announcement in December of almost €2m in funding for the National Festivals and Events Programme is a further boost for the north west. As Minister Ring explained: "Festivals and events are the lifeblood of tourism... Ensuring that we will have a rich variety of spectacle and experiences throughout the country and all year round next year, the funding announced today will provide a key component of our work in 2015 to grow visitor activity towards record levels... We will be keeping our foot on the pedal to grow tourism in the next twelve months and I look forward to being in a position to announce another round of funding for smaller and regional festivals as well”. While there is a definite inclination towards the east coast in most of the recent economic recovery statistics, tourism is one key area which has had more far reaching effects. And as is evidenced in the positive projections for the year ahead; the west is definitely awake.

WELL done to Rathcroghan Visitor Centre which has been named Tripadvisor Centre of Excellence and the number one attraction for County Roscommon in 2014. There has been many changes at Rathcroghan Visitor Centre in the past year, with its new interpretive facilities providing an anchor for re-engaging with the region’s schools and interest groups. But the real icing on the cake was securing the accolade of the Tripadvisor Centre of Excellence and the number one attraction for County Roscommon. Coupled with this, the centre welcomed visitors from traditional tourist nations such as the USA, Canada, Britain, and continental Europe, but also new interest from countries such as Japan, China, New Zealand and South Africa. All in all, the unique archaeological monuments at Rathcroghan, and the

wealth of literature and mythology succeeded in captivating visitors to this very important element of the historical fabric of Roscommon and Connacht. As the centre looks to 2015, a list of events is taking place to interest all ages and interest groups.The launch of the Táin March Festival will take place on March 25th to mark Medb’s Amassing of the Armies to Depart Cruachan, in association with the Táin March. This is the first year when they will recreate the epic march of Queen Medb of Connacht to capture the Brown Bull of Cooley. The Rathcroghan lecture series continues every Thursday in October while Halloween at Rathcroghan sees a haunted exhibition tour on October 31st and tours of the otherworld while a Goddess Conference takes place on November 21st.

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First Charity Women’s Little Christmas Luncheon a huge success Photos: Tony Geoghegan Photography

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adies from Sligo, Leitrim, Dublin and even Cork and the surrounds came in their droves to the stunning Kilronan Castle, Ballyfarnon for the North West Simon Community first Women’s Little Christmas Black Dress Luncheon organised by Mary Mc Keon, Development Officer with the charity. It was thee event that kick started the social calendar of 2015. Over 250 ladies all dressed in

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black with a “splash of yellow” first entered the Dungeon Bar for a drinks reception where they mingled and then proceeded to the fantastic ballroom for a 3 course meal with wine and talks. Mc for the day was Joanne Sweeney Burke a former journalist, PR lecturer and CEO in various roles. She is originally from Donegal but now lives in Galway. Joanne is MD at Digital Training Institute and co-founder at EdTech Start-Up, Webiket. A young entrepreneur who has overcome incredible challenges in her personal life, Joanne talked about these challenges and the challenges facing people today and many of the service users of the North West Simon Community. Next to talk was a brave young lady who herself became homeless at 14 yrs and now lives independently and volunteers with the charity. Fiona Egan, chairperson of the Board of North West Simon Community said In 2014, 199 people sought assistance from North West Simon Community in Sligo, Leitrim & Donegal. This is an increase of 61% of people in housing distress on the previous year. Nicola Mc Laughlin award winning fashion blogger judged “best splash of yellow” and talked about fashion and style. A lot of ladies went to

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great lengths with their “splash of yellow” and Nicola had a hard time judging the finalist who was Sheila Gilroy all the way from Enniskillen, who had an extremely original dress covered in photographs relating to homelessness. She won a fantastic prize of a bracelet and €200 teeth whitening voucher from Pearse Rd Dental in Sligo. 10 inspirational ladies were voted for and each got a Salon 2 goodie bag. Joanne mentioned the theme of the day was inspiration and hope. The lady with the most votes Dolores Mc Ginn won a beautiful Henley watch from Allure in the Quayside Shopping Centre in Sligo. Homelessness has certainly been one of the big issues of 2014 and the hidden homeless problem is one which is growing not just in urban areas but in rural parts of Ireland too. Today anyone can face losing their home and our perceptions about what a ‘homeless person’ looked like, what background they may have come from, or their personal circumstances are no longer relevant. “North West Simon Community have seen a dramatic increase in “new homeless” people, the “invisible” or” hidden homelessness” is increasing as people are “crashing”

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with other family and friends, people are effectively being blocked from accessing housing, rents are rising and the weather is getting colder”, says Mary Mc Keon from the charity. Suzy Mc Canny, fashion photographer from Sligo and Michelle Coyle, Practice Manager with David Mc Conville Orthodontist in the Quayside Shopping Centre in Sligo looked after “Brightest Smile” Competition and a young girl from Glenfarne won the fantastic prize of €1,000 off braces at David Mc Conville Orthodontist and a jewellery set. Ann Gannon, Nutritional Therapist and Eithna O Sullivan from Eithna’s By the Sea Award winning Restaurant in Mullaghmore gave a presentation on eating healthy and benefits of seaweed . There were dancers from the Crossan School of Irish Dancing and a fantastic raffle with over 36 prizes. Ladies all received a goodie bag sponsored by the Spa at Kilronan Castle. It truly was a day for ladies to get together, dress up, sit back and relax. That’s what Women’s Little Christmas is all about! The charity wish to thank Kilronan Castle & Spa for their professionalism, sponsoring the drinks

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The good news is that after all costs the charity made €6,755 which is a great boost at this time, this money will go towards the housing support services in Sligo & Leitrim. So, the date to save for next year is Sun 10th Jan 2016, same venue and same great day of fun and festivities and even more! Tickets are an ideal Christmas Gift for your sister, mum, daughter or friend. If you wish to reserve tickets please e mail sligoleitrimfundraising@northwestsimon.ie as they are expected to sell fast. Organiser of the event, Mary Mc Keon wishes to sincerely thank all who bought tickets, all the speakers, all who donated spot prizes and all the “pop-up shops” present on the day (all are mentioned on fb) Gratitude is also expressed to the management of the hotel and to all the sponsors. Mary says “ Save the date for next year – Sun 10th Jan 2016”

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he charity Autism Rapid Prompting Method Ireland has many members across the regaion and will be presenting James Kilbane in an Irish country, folk and gospel concert at the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris on Tuesday 24th February 2014 at 8pm. This

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ITH 9,043 over 65 yrs of age and 4,594 under 5 yrs Sligo has nearly double the people over 65 as under 5. It is first time in history this trend has emerged. Indeed Sligo’s 14% of population over 65 is higher than the National average of 11.7%. Older adults living in Co Sligo will soon get a chance to influence the future development of the county following the official signing of the Dublin Declaration on Age Friendly Cities and Communities by Comhairleach Joe Queenan. The Dublin Declaration was developed following the first international conference on Age Friendly Cities held in Dublin in 2011. This conference was co-hosted by the World Health Organisation Global Network of Age Friendly Cities; the Ageing Well Network; and the International Federation on Ageing. Also, in 2002 the WHO said: “Making cities agefriendly is one of the most effective policy approaches for responding to demographic aging”. The Declaration expresses the clear and strong commitment of political leaders of cities and communities to strengthen and champion action to make their communities more age-friendly and highlights the need for ongoing improvement across a range of interrelated domains of older people's lives. The signing of the declaration by Sligo completes a commitment by ALL local authority areas in Ireland to the programme, making Ireland a pioneer in creating a world-wide network of Age Freindly nations. The Irish Age Friendly Programme is part of an international initiative developed by the World Health Organisation which has seen more than 1500 cities adopt the Age Friendly concept to create

a global movement. The World Health Organisation defines an “agefriendly” community as one in which service providers, public officials, community leaders, religious leaders, business people and individuals recognise the great diversity among older people, promote their inclusion and contribution in all areas of community life, respect their decisions and lifestyle choices, and anticipate and respond flexibly to ageing related needs and preferences. Where we live, the physical, social and cultural environment we grow up in, impacts hugely upon how we live. This is true for people of all ages, including older people. In an age-friendly community, policies, programmes, services and infrastructure related to the physical and social environment are designed to enable older people to live in security, enjoy good health and continue to participate in society in a meaningful way. The Age Friendly Programme is based on the premise that if you make communities more age-friendly, they become friendlier for people of all ages. Secure towns and villages are safe for children, youth, women and older adults. Families experience less worry and stress when their older relations have the services and supports they need. Barrier free buildings and streets enhance the mobility and independence of both younger and older persons with disabilities. The whole community benefits from the participation of older persons in volunteer or paid work and civic activities. Making counties age-friendly is one of the most effective policy approaches for responding to demographic ageing. John Beard, Head of Age Friendly Cities Programme with The World Health

Organisation (WHO) argues that this initiative in Ireland is both timely and forward thinking and a critical enabler of realising Ireland's aspiration to be the best country in the world to grow old in. For the first time in the world's history there will be more people over the age of 60 than under the age of 5 by 2045. In Sligo this tipping point has already been surpassed with nearly double the amount of people over 65 as under five already. Led by Sligo County Council, a number of key organisations have already committed to making Sligo an Age Friendly County and October saw the first meeting of the Sligo Age Friendly Alliance, a committee established to spearhead the newly adopted Age Friendly County Programme for Sligo. The Sligo Age-Friendly County Programme will be officially launched early in 2015 and this launch will be followed by an extensive consultation process to try and identify the key issues facing people as they age in our society, as well as exploring solutions proposed by the community. These consultations are the first phase in facilitating increased participation of older people in the social, economic and cultural life of the community and to hear firsthand their views and ideas on how this can be achieved in the region. The ethos behind the Sligo Age Friendly County Initiative will ensure that all agencies work together and share resources to promote and maintain the best possible health and well-being of older people and the broader community. The programme is a truly partnership approach between organisations and community; The aim of the programme is to bring together the older residents of Sligo and the key

service providers from the statutory, voluntary, community, and private sectors to identify the opportunities from all present on how we can make Sligo an excellent place in which to live, work, and grow old. "The way to become part of this vibrant network is to ensure a bottom up approach so you can listen to the voices of the people in Sligo and not try to second guess what is happening. Then you need local authorities and other key organisations to respond to the diagnosis." Sarah Wetherald, Regional Development Consultant, Age Friendly Ireland The Sligo Alliance is chaired by Sligo Chief Executive, Ciáran Hayes and has representation at the most senior level from Sligo County Council, Sligo Leader Partnership, Health Service Executive, An Garda Siochána, Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership, Sligo Active Retirement, Sligo Lend a Hand, Muintir na Tire, Citizens Information, Sligo Community Forum, Sligo Volunteer Centre and Age Friendly Ireland. Sarah Wetherald, regional programme consultant for AgeFriendly Ireland, said that the support from organisations shown at this first alliance meeting was hugely positive and a great start in working together to make Sligo a great county in which to grow up and grow old. Ms Wetherald said the key to the success of this initiative will be the direct involvement of older people and older people’s groups across the county. She urges people to look out for the notifications for consultation early next year and put themselves forward to get engaged. For more details on the Age Friendly Cities and Counties programme, visit the Age Friendly Ireland website agefriendlyireland.ie

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Would you stay in this crane hotel that moves in the wind?

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Jaws: Someone got inventive with their baby’s crib

ne of the world’s oldest and largest cranes and been transformed into a swanky hotel. Architects say the 50-metre maritime crane in Amsterdam still moves in the wind. Hotel Faralda boasts three luxury hotel suites – each with their own unique character and one with an outdoor hot tub. The 250 tonne crane was left to decay had previously been branded ‘impossible’ to develop. But just three years since that statement, the crane is hosting elite guests in its rotating suites decked out by a top team of interior designers. Hotel spokesman Edwin Kornmann Rudi said: ‘But after years of preparation there was a point of no return. ‘Nowhere else in the world is

there something as unique, as big and high as this hotel. ‘This has put an end to the fight against the decline of the historic harbour crane.’ She added it is ‘the most talked about wedding location in the Netherlands’. Alongside deluxe dining and sumptuous suites, the steel colossus also boasts a private business club where internationally oriented companies and stakeholders to use the crane for all sorts of sessions. Developers splurged £660,000 building each room, setting customers back by £340 a night. Architects say the crane still moves in the wind and is fitted with a thrust bearing made of gold – which allows the suites to rotate.

t’s hard enough being a baby without your uncle making you sleep in a terrifying shark crib. Two-month-old Michael Joseph Melaccio had to brave the scary looking bed after his uncle Joseph Reginella decided to make it for him because he loves Jaws. ‘I’ve been waiting to put this kid in here for months!’ he wrote on Facebook. Mikey’s dad Mark Melaccio was complicit in the making of the haunting crib, which may have seemed like a betrayal. But after viewing more pictures, it became apparent baby Mikey actually loved his new bed. He could be seen smiling despite the shark appearing to gobble him up!.

Man is fined after stealing ten children’s onesies from Tesco to repay drug debt

Woman rescued after getting naked and climbing down ex-boyfriend’s chimney

woman had to be rescued after stripping off and trying to climb down the chimney of her exboyfriend’s home. Firefighters in California were called to a property in Woodcrest by the homeowner who was woken up by his former lover’s cries for help. The mother of his three children had tried to open the front door at around 5am, report CBS. But when the 35-yearold failed to gain entry she climbed to the roof, removed all her clothes and slid down the chimney. She became wedged in the 12x12in chute. Firefighters spent twohours rescuing her and were forced to break the fireplace open. She was taken to hospital with minor injuries and very sooty legs.

A man has admitted to stealing 10 children’s onesies in one go from Tesco. Gavin Cairns, 37, took the onesies, worth £107 in total, from a Tesco in Yorkshire in December 2014. Store staff spotted Mr Cairns (it isn’t hard to spot a guy carrying ten onesies), who later admitted his guilt to the police. He told the court that he had taken the items of clothing in order to repay a debt, which his lawyer, Harry Bayman, told the court was related to drugs. Mr Bayman said: ‘He was under immediate pressure from people he owed money to for drugs to commit the offence. He didn’t want to be stealing to give money to drug dealers, so he got caught.’ Mr Cairns was fined £100, and ordered to pay £85 court costs and a victim surcharge of £60. He told the court that he hoped his punishment would help him find help for his drug problems. Call us old fashioned, but we were under the impression that most people don’t accept ‘child’s onesie’ as a form of debt repayment?

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hen choosing wedding flowers, it is best to make appointments with more than one florist to view the arrangements they can offer you and compare them in terms of price, value and styles. Many churches will have a contract with a florist, so you need to be clear on this before you start booking. The wedding bouquet is an extremely important piece of the wedding ceremony, as its a focal point. There are many types of bouquet shapes you can choose from, but the common three are; Cascade, Round and hand-tied bouquets. Cascading bouquets are great for slimming a bride's appearance, especially if a bride is worried about her hips. However, a round bouquet emphasize the body shape, so if the bride has a good figure, why not show if off! Smaller framed individuals generally opt for round bouquets as it will give the appearance of elevated height. Slender brides often go for a hand tied bouquet, as it balances body shape. With style out of the way, next you will have to decide on the flowers themselves. While this is very exciting, for some brides, it can also be troublesome. 1 in 5 Irish people suffer from an allergy to pollen. Hay fever sufferers can find summer weddings a difficult experience, as there is so many flowers pollinating during the summer season. If a member of the wedding party suffer from hay fever, it is best to opt for either

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Bridesmaids bouquets can tally up to a similar cost, so its best to go into the florists with a budget in mind. A word of warning, in season flowers will dramatically reduce your flower bill, compared to ordering flowers that are out of season. A trend that is emerging in modern weddings is to use silk flowers. The idea behind using silk flowers is that many brides like the idea of being able to keep the bouquet as a keepsake. Silk wedding flowers are available from floristry shops or online and are a novel way of having lasting memories from your wedding day. Now that the bouquet is out of the way, you need to start thinking about other members of your wedding party. Corsages and buttonholes are great for groomsmen, while Boutonniere's are ideal for parents of the bride and groom and other members of the family. They are a great way of including members of the family, that may not have a role in the ceremony also. Once you have all the people accounted for, you need to start thinking about the venue flowers. Since the altar will be the focal

point of your ceremony, consider using the most elaborate and beautiful decorations on it. Many weddings now include flowers at the reception, as they bring the scents, the colour and the style of the marriage to the evening section of the wedding day. The mood you want to create for your guests can be your guide in helping you decide on appropriate

floral arrangements for a wedding reception. Consider your dinner plan, will you need a flower centre piece for guest tables? for the cake stand? for the gift table? or for the dance floor edge? All of these will push up the overall costs, so choose wisely and cut out where flowers may not be needed, to help keep the cost down.

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ooking for inspiration for your first dance as man and wife? Choose one of these songs and there won't be a dry eye in the house! Find a so-the-two-of-you first dance style with these cute but cool song suggestions.

1. Marry You - Bruno Mars 2. Accidently In Love Counting Crows 3. Brighter Than Sunshine Aqualung 4. For Once In My Life Stevie Wonder 5. Nothing Else Matters - Metallica 6. Everything – Michael Bublé 7. Love On Top - Beyonce 8. You Got the Love - Candi Staton 9. Fly Me To The Moon Frank Sinatra 10. 1, 2, 3, 4 - Feist 11. At Last – Etta James 12. Dream a Little Dream of Me The Mamas & The Papas 13. Candy – Paolo Nutini 14. Greatest Day - Take That 15. It Must Be Love - Madness 16. Falling In Love With You – UB40 17. It Had To Be You Harry Connick Jr 18. Cupid - Sam Cooke 19. One Day Like This - Elbow 20. Close to Me - The Cure 21. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - James Taylor 22. More Than Words – Extreme 23. Baby, Now That I’ve Found You

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Wannabe DJ: a mal-coordinated, middle-aged whirling dervish causing indiscriminate chaos across the dance floor. And seemingly unaware of the danger he poses – whether ‘bopping’, ‘jiving’, ‘doing the worm’, grabbing random females to swing round precariously, way too close to the wedding cake, or performing his own terrifyingly literal interpretation of breakdancing. In short: the kind of man the producers of You’ve Been Framed have been dreaming of for years.

This is where your day could go a bit ‘Pete Tong’. For some people, the traditional wedding soundtrack of Abba, Sinatra and then ‘something faster for you young ones’ just doesn’t cut it. Which explains why this guy will be stood in the disco booth all night, drunkenly flicking through his iPod to show the nonplussed actual DJ some obscure Prodigy Bside that is ‘absolutely 100% totally guaranteed to get this place bangin’, man.’ That may be so – but shall we wait until they’ve finished the speeches?

Of course he’s invited; it would be rude not to. Especially considering he’s paid for at least some of it. Which explains why he’s wandering round all day with a slightly furrowed, dazed expression. Because not only is he letting go of the apple of his eye (you), he’s being forced to deliver a speech and display actual emotion. He also gets to watch a load of people he either a) doesn’t know, or b) has never liked, guzzle their way through £10,000 that he’d previously earmarked for a new conservatory. That’s exactly why you should love him even more

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Weddings, as any fool knows, are occasions of dignified celebration. But – uh-oh – one fool didn’t get the memo. You can tell from the guﬀawing at the back of the

poppingly stunning. Hence the patch of silence that follows her around the room, as middle-aged men unaccustomed to seeing attractive young women close-up stop talking and just gawp hopelessly. Until being roundly busted by their own better half.

Did you detect a snorting sound during the ceremony? Perhaps a sarcastic cackle during the vows – or a cautionary shake of the head when the groom said ‘I do’? Don’t worry if you didn’t: the Bitter Divorcee will be available all night to pour scorn on the concepts of marriage, fidelity and love for anyone within earshot of the bar. Until 9pm, that is, when she drunkenly makes a desperate, thunderous pitch to grab the bouquet, knocks over a toddler and skids headlong into the cake.

Sure, weddings can be emotionally overwhelming. For the bride, groom and close family, certainly. But what, pray tell, is the matter with this woman? This distant auntie or family friend who can’t help staring at you with happy, glistening eyes, holding your face lovingly as she oﬀers banal… advice… in … halting… sentences. Before she chokes into her handkerchief and is led away to pull herself together in the lobby. THE HOTTIE File her under ‘a little something for the dads’: your beautiful friend from work/university who – annoyingly – never fails to turn up to social soirees looking slim, immaculately dressed and eye-

Invitations don’t come more winwin than this: ‘Hey, Dave! Come to our wedding – there’ll be a free bar and loads of single women!’ But not even in his wildest dreams did he think he’d get this level of whispered, pointy attention. Because only now has the realisation struck: on this day of romance, commitment and high emotion, he’s the only person for 30 square miles who’s both single and in possession of a Ychromosome. And who’s not your weird, squinty Uncle Pete. THE AWKWARD TEENAGER He’s grown up! Isn’t he supposed to be, like, six years old? Seemingly not: since you last set eyes on your cousin, he’s apparently stopped wearing Spider-Man pyjamas and has instead blossomed into a lanky, acne-flecked beanpole with a mouth so full of dental braces that he looks like he might actually be gargling paperclips. And now forced to wear uncomfortable nylon trousers for the day, he can only mumble shyly and blush a vivid shade of puce when one of your bridesmaids – the one with the impressive cleavage – walks past.

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY The perennial wedding mystery: why so many brides and grooms invite a former squeeze. True, you might still be ‘good friends’. And nothing else quite proves the sanctity of your vows than having a guest at the ceremony who has also seen you naked (parents notwithstanding, obviously). But come on: you know the real reason. There’s no better way of saying to that ex: ‘Hey – look at what you could have had, and now never will!’ THE RELLY YOU DON’T KNOW The fact that even your mum’s face has gone blank says it all. With his scruﬀy beard and rumpled suit he seems friendly – and he certainly appears to know everyone’s name. But who exactly is this man sipping champagne, demolishing the hors d’oeuvres and wishing you well? Who cares? One more guest equals one more gift, right? THE DRUNK The cast-iron rule of weddings since prehistoric times: there’s always one. One perennially single girl who ruins all chance of romance by downing five glasses of bubbly on an empty stomach and sliding oﬀ the bar before being put to bed by 8pm. Or one perennially single man who quietly drinks himself into a stupor during the speeches, then clumsily tries to dirty-dance with an auntie before falling asleep next to the speaker. Indeed, it’s a shame you never get both at the same time; they’d probably make a lovely couple. THE BAFFLED GRANNY Snatched from her one-bed bungalow and wheeled out for the reception, it’s the family matriarch. Ancient, shrivelled, smelling faintly of mothballs – and visibly confused, as she peers at the procession of ever-younger relatives she’s only dimly aware of ever meeting before. Or stares blankly at a dance floor filled with people cavorting to Lordknows-what racket while someone spoon-feeds her trifle. Until 7pm, that is, when she’s deemed to be ‘tired’ and wheeled back to the care home, where… Hang on. What do you mean we ‘took the wrong grandma’?

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1 Prioritize! Make a list of the most important things you want for your wedding and have your fiancĂŠ do the same. Are you most committed to having gorgeous flowers, inviting 400 people, hosting the wedding at a particular location, or serving filet mignon and lobster? Knowing your priorities before the planning starts will help you decide what to spend money on, and what you don't mind doing cheaply or doing without. 2 Trim the guest list. This is difficult but sometimes necessary if the cost per guest is going to break your budget. Cross off names on the list of guests who might feel obligated to come to the wedding if they are invited,

but would not have their feelings hurt if they are not asked to attend. Think of inviting only relatives with whom you have a close relationship instead of everyone related to you. Invite only the people who are important to you and your parents, rather than everyone you know.

3 Reduce the number of people in your bridal party. You have to buy nice gifts for every member of your bridal party, and that adds up. Plus, traditionally, the entire bridal party plus their dates are invited to the rehearsal dinner. Seven bridesmaids and seven groomsmen, all their dates, ring bearer and flower girls, and their families, plus both sets of parents and all the readers in the ceremony, plus officiant could add up to 40+ people to feed! 4 Have your wedding ceremony and reception held at a hotel, and ask for

discounts when family and friends are staying at same hotel. Reserve a block of rooms for your guests several months before the wedding for the best rates. Speak with the appropriate manager when asking for discounts and reserving rooms. 5 Stick to the schedule for your ceremony and reception. Musicians will charge more if asked to perform beyond the time stated in their contract. You will also incur additional limo charges if your event runs longer than planned. 6Ask friends to lend their talents by helping out with such things as invitations, flowers, and programs. Ask a friend with pretty penmanship to address your invitations instead of hiring a calligrapher. If you simplify your flowers and arrangements, perhaps a friend can assemble fresh or silk flowers which will save you hundreds of euros.

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7 Consider having your wedding any day but Saturday. Fridays are also popular wedding days but may cost a lot less than a Saturday event. For even greater savings, choose a weekday evening for your wedding. Schedule the wedding to allow guests time to arrive at the ceremony after the work day has ended. Many guests enjoy weekday weddings as this frees up their weekends for other activities. Choose a date between November and April (between May and October if you live in the southern hemisphere) to avoid higher peak season rates in many areas. 8 Professionally posed and

properly lighted photographs are one of the few beautiful keepsakes you'll have from your special day, but getting them doesn't have to break the bank. Choose an EXPERIENCED photographer who will include ALL OF THE IMAGES ON A CD for one low price. Then you can make as many inexpensive copies as you need rather than pay a huge reprint fee to the photographer. Also, consider a private prewedding encounter for the bride and groom followed by all of the posed photography. Completing everything before your wedding means you can spend the entire remainder of your day enjoying yourself and the company of your guests. (Guests can't stand to be kept waiting between the wedding and the reception.)

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decide where you can simplify the whole process. Consider whether you really need choral singers and a string quartet at the ceremony and a wedding singer and a DJ at the reception. Releasing doves or butterflies or having a candle-lighting ceremony are all wonderful, but may end up costing a lot of money. Simplicity saves money and if done well, your wedding may seem more serene and awe-inspiring. 10 Remember that the wedding is one day at the start of a life-long commitment. Look beyond the wedding day to the goals you will have as newlyweds. If you want to purchase a house in the next few years, keeping that as a priority throughout the wedding planning process will help you to be prudent about how much you spend on that one day.

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town which has won the tidy towns competition many times in Ireland. Famous for Croagh Patrick, one of Europe’s best known places of Pilgrimage, presents a striking backdrop to the town. There is plenty to do in Westport with one of Irelands Finest Golf courses. Fishing is a major attraction and brings in anglers from all parts of the country. Your party will have plenty to keep you occupied in Westport. Sligo The capital of County Sligo is an attractive town with good bars and restaurants, theatres, art galleries and delicatessens. The leading club in the town The Velvet Room offers great packages for parties of all sizes. More and more stags and hens are making there way towards Sligo because of all the lively craic that comes with this closely knitted town. The pubs and clubs welcome the stag’s realizing they are a good

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hen it comes to planning a wedding, few decisions are as delightful as choosing your wedding cake. After all, what could be better than sampling slice after slice of delicious cake. The cake is one of the most prevalent symbols of your wedding. It will feature prominently in your wedding pictures and it will be a focal point for your guests when they arrive at the reception hall. Your cake can pull together your colours and wedding theme in one beautiful and delicious package. When it comes to choosing a wedding cake, you must first consider what it is you are looking for? Do you want a traditional ivory tiered cake? a modern chocolate and vanilla cake or fruit flavoured art piece? Whether you are utterly clueless to what you want or have a good idea of the style of cake you want, next you must visit bakers to see what they can offer you. This task must be done in good time (approximately 4 months before the big day itself). You should visit two or three bakers and ask to see their portfolio. This will help you determine if you like the bakers style. In order to ascertain what size cake you will need, consider how many guests you will have in attendance. Remember, the bigger the cake, the more

expensive it will be. One way of saving money is to order a smaller cake for display at the reception and two sheet cakes that can be cut and placed on plates in the kitchen and served to the guests. The sheet cake can be considerably plainer than the cake on display. This saves a huge cost and still means you get to show off a cake! When considering the shape and size of the cake. Traditional round and square cakes are still very popular and easy to cut. Look through wedding magazines and bakers samples to find a wedding cake design that dazzles you! The cake's design should match the aesthetic of the day. A formal wedding generally calls for a structured, multi-layer cake. For a less formal wedding, you can embrace the unconventional cake. Multiple tiers allows you to offer several kinds of cake each level can be different, offering something for everyone. So if the bride is a fan of cheesecake, but the groom is a big fan of fruit cake, you can now have both in one cake. A common combination includes one tier - mouse filled cake, one tier fruit, one tier chocolate and vanilla cake, frosted with butter cream frosting or rolled fondant. Icing traditionally comes in either a

simple sugar recipe or rich cream cheese variety and usually is white or ivory, but more contemporary approaches involve other colours. If you wearing ivory or champagne, let the baker know and they can tint the icing accordingly. Remember, anything goes from dark chocolate to pale pastels, with modern wedding cakes. They tend to be decorated to match the bride's lace pattern on her gown or even the bouquet. Some couples design the cake around the decor or theme of the wedding. Brides often go for lace, embroidery applique or elegant drapes. Common features include; ruffles, bows, swirls and ribbons formed from pastiage and blown sugar. Cakes can also be garnished with real ivy leaves, non-toxic flowers and chocolate towers and truffles. When it comes to wedding cake, your imagination is the only limit to the appearance of your special confection. While it is essential that the wedding cake appeals to your visual senses, it is even more important that it taste's moist and delicious. Tasting is not only a fun task, but an essential one also. Do not just settle on a cake, because you cannot see anything like what you wanted. Shop around for the best offers and do not be afraid to ask the baker if they can work with your design and style, you

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13. The element of surprise. Stick to songs that your guests know and love but mix up the musical styles. "Think a bluegrass band playing ‘Hava Nagila’ or a string quartet playing Coldplay," says bandleader Amber Gustafon.

14. Looking for a chic wildcard idea? Forgo reception favours altogether for a “pillow present,” a little welcome gift left for guests at their hotel. Who doesn’t want to arrive from a big trip to find milk and cookies, or wake to a breakfast surprise of scones and local jam?

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ey there, lucky bride! A new year is nearly here, ushering in a new swoon-worthy wedding season. We searched the internet to see what is big in America and everyone agrees: 2015 will be the year of true romance. Weddings are going softer, sweeter, lusher and more heartfelt. It’s a return to classic chivalry, to the things that made our mothers cry, and it’s happening just in time for you to melt hearts and make memories. 1.Pink is back! Do you already feel like a blushing bride? Carry that sweet love over to your colour scheme, says Tara Guérard, the event designer behind ultraluxe Soirée in Charleston and New York. "It’s the nudes, the blushes, the peaches — not Pepto Bismol pink!" she announces. 2. The return to romance ushers in a new love for the formality of days gone by. Think whitegloved waiters and big band dancing, crystal candlesticks and gold-rimmed china. One major bridal inspiration for the return to

tradition comes from Hollywood. Her brides are still falling hard for the bubbly, approachable elegance of the Roaring Twenties 3. but throw out the hard-edged looks. “Chevron was big last year,” says Tara, “but now I’m seeing trellis-patterns, bold stripes and florals.” 4. Lush, soft, Exquisitely romantic — the flower of the year is the many-petaled tree peony, says New York’s Ariella Chezar, whose work has been seen at the White House. Amber Gustafson of Los Angeles’s Amber Events picks a similar bloom — the sweetsmelling garden rose. 5. The flower garland is back in a big way. Ariella loves citrus garlands for bars and over doorways — lemons, limes, oranges on the stem. “And fern garlands are really beautiful. I love them down the center of a long table.” 6. And in the sweetest trend of all, invitations this year are

Adorable little freehand illustrations will adorn invitations everywhere this year getting small. The most requested look is for an invitation smaller than the standard 5x7 — something little, dainty and infinitely precious. 7.2015 is the year to get spicy. Elizabeth reports that brides are over the moon for heat on the menu. “We using a lot of Calabrian chili oil, a lot of sriracha — and are seeing guests reach first for the spicy things on the menu.” 8. The favourite service style to capture this year’s approachable elegance? While the waiters might be wearing black dinner jackets and white gloves, they’re presenting food family style. “It’s more interactive when everyone helps themselves,” says Morris Kitchen's Karina Seljak. 9. Adorable little freehand illustrations will adorn invitations everywhere this year. Melinda Morris of Lion In the In 2015, your cake will shine!

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egends of Irish music and song, THE FUREYS, renowned for hit songs 'I will love you', 'Sweet 16', 'The Green fields of France', 'The Old Man', 'Red Rose Cafe', 'Clare to here', 'Her father didn't like me anyway', 'Leaving Nancy', 'Steal away' etc will play their 11th concert here on Saturday 24th January 2015. Along with all their hits, they also will be including songs from their new album 'The Times they are a changing' They are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination. Their folk/ middle-ofthe-road based songs and music has received standing ovations in some of the biggest concert halls around the world. A FUREYS concert is always a night to remember.

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Those who know Duke Special for the platinum album 'Songs From The Deep Forest' and the hit song 'Freewheel' may be surprised by the breadth of his work. His journey so far has seen him taking on projects as diverse as diverse as writing the theme tune for the Irish Sesame Street to writing the music for and appearing in Deborah Warner’s critically acclaimed 2009 production of Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage and Her Children at London’s National Theatre. From presenting a documentary on the life and times of 50s megastar Ruby Murray to being commissioned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to write a series of original songs based on photographs for their exhibition of the photographers Stieglitz, Steichen, and Strand. From performing with orchestras such as the Ulster and RTE Concert orchestras, to making the first recording of an unfinished musical by Kurt Weill based on the novel Huckleberry Finn. Diverse indeed. 17th jan 8pm

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t has often been said that no two Jason Byrne show are ever the same. Now the master of improvised comedy pushes the limits even further with the introduction of the wheel of stand up. This totally original stand up concept, which is either an act of extreme daring or supreme laziness, involves Jason not only letting the audience name the show but getting them to choose the topics discussed as they are invited to spin the wheel of random nonsense. Don't miss the most talked about show at the Edinburgh Fringe 2014. Talk that involved every other comedian in the world saying, 'He's doing what now? ... ah Jesus, why do we even bother!' We've all watched Jason rip up the comedy rule book. Now watch him rip it up, set fire to it, defecate on it and point at it in derisory fashion.*• This show contains no actual ripping, burning or defecating and only some mild derisory pointing.

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Following his hugely popular nationwide tour of venues in Ireland in the autumn of 2013, Michael Harding, author, playwright and Irish Times columnist, is on his travels again in his unique one man show, talking with great honesty and wit about life, love and growing old. Coinciding with the publication of his latest book 'Hanging with the Elephant', he will once again enthrall audiences with a night of storytelling, musings and readings from his very best work. Hilarious yet poignant, homespun yet profound, down-to-earth yet prone to amazing flights of fancy, there's nothing quite like an evening with Michael Harding. 12 feb 8pm

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Ballina Arts Centre in January

Perspectives 9 Ballina Open Exhibition showcases local artists at Ballina Arts Centre Visual art lovers will not want to miss the Perspectives exhibition which will run throughout the month of January. Perspectives: Ballina Open Exhibition has been a major highlight of the arts calendar in Ballina since it’s inception in 2006. The exhibition was set up to provide an opportunity for locallybased artists in the North Mayo region, to exhibit their work at Ballina Arts Centre and runs until 31st January. Admission free, all welcome.

The Moy Sessions Vol. III with painter Martin Gale and poet Vona Groarke Ballina Arts Centre hosts The Moy Sessions series on Friday 23rd January, at 7.3Opm, presenting work from established and emerging artists. Pairing artists from different art forms and genres, the aim of the sessions is to celebrate and share parallels of inspiration. Taking place quarterly, in the intimate surrounding of Ballina Arts Centre exhibitions gallery, overlooking the Moy, The Moy Sessions offers a platform for discussion and discourse, and the unique opportunity for audiences to engage with working artists. Tickets: €10. Booking advised. Children of Lir The highly acclaimed Sylvan Kelly School of Irish Dancing presents their spectacular production of The Children of Lir at Ballina Arts Centre on Sunday 25th January, 3pm & 8pm. The show illustrates the telling of a wonderful story through the medium of dance performance. The main characters in the show are all champion dancers and include 4time World Champion, the amazing Rónán Kelly, and also former AllIreland champion Shauna Tighe. The show not to be missed is produced and directed by Sylvan Kelly (ADCRG) and Shakira Kelly (TCRG) with assistance from Tara Kennedy (TCRG). Tickets: €10. Booking advised. Áine Join Áine, her orphan friends and a myriad of interesting characters and be part of an adapted version of the famous orphan tale, on Sunday 1st February, 2pm. An extraordinary story of a little girl orphan who finds herself living in the lap of luxury. A tale of hope and love, guaranteed to touch the hearts of all! The young students of the Leonard School of Speech Drama and Communication and the Emer Connor School of Music take to the stage once again following the success of past productions - Charlie and the Chocolate Adventure and Beauty and the Beastly Creature. This adaptation of the classic family musical will not disappoint! Tickets €12. Booking advised.

Silent Moves: Aideen Barry with the Training Ridgepool Centre and Scannán Technologies Throughout the month of February, 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 visual 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. Children’s Book Clinic Saturday 7th February Are you a young reader? Looking for a new series to delve into? Feeling uninspired by your bookshelves at home? Do you need a prescription for an exciting new read? Then pop along to the Book Clinic at Ballina Arts Centre. Parents and children are invited to drop in for an informal consultation with one of Children’s Books Ireland’s friendly panel of Book Doctors, who are ready to offer the best advice for the young readers in your family. There’ll also be impromptu readings, games, plus plenty of arts and crafts along the way. Presented in association with Children’s Books Ireland. Booking is not required and the Book Clinic is free of charge. More info: www.childrensbooksireland.ie 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 gained the highest masters degree at the Hochschule in Munich. 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,

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at Ballina Arts Centre on Saturday 31st January & & 7th February, 10.30am – 3.30pm. It is an exciting opportunity to explore different types of printmaking. Under the guidance of Marianne Heemskerk, participants can explore monoprinting; drypoint and carborundum print; as well as etching the plates in copper sulphate. Participants should wear old clothes or an apron. This workshop is open to experienced printmakers and first-timers. Price: €40. Booking essential. Children’s Saturday Art Club! Saturdays, 10.30am – 12pm: 5 – 10yrear olds The Saturday Art Club! features multidisciplinary art workshops designed to introduce children to a variety of mediums (including painting, clay-modelling, 3D structures, drawing, collage and much more). 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) January sees acclaimed poet Michelle O’Sullivan (BA, MA) bringing 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 Happy New Year from all at Ballina Arts Centre! 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

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HOLIDAY APARTMENT Spain - Luxury two bedroom ground floor apartment with large communial pool, close to Murcia and Alicante airports. 24 Hours Security. Perfect for families. Contact: 086-8591934 LIVESTOCK Lleyn hogget ewes €165. Pure bred ram 3 year old €300. Ram lambs selection €150. Ewe lambs selection €110. Quality home bred flock. West Sligo. Tel: 086 4513553 HOUSE FOR SALE Knock, Mayo. Near the Shrine. Beautiful two bedroom bungalow, furnished, ready to move in. Lovely area with caring neighbours, bargin, quick sale €60,000 no offers. Tel: 086-2633811 or 09677426 COLLIE DOG 8 months old, starting to work, Good at holding. Learning to gather. Good for cattle or sheep €220 ono. May trade for young bitch with wide outrun or pup of same. West Sligo. Tel: 086-0396536 FINEST QUALITY TURF & SEASON FIRE WOOD. Various loads – 087 383 1953 LLEYN HOGGET EWES €165. Pure bred ram 3 year old €300. Ram lambs selection €150. Ewe lambs selection €110. Quality home bred flock. West Sligo. Tel: 086 4513553 ASSORTED SHOP FIXTURES FOR SALE From €10 each Tel: 086-2102214 HOLIDAY APARTMENT Fuerteventura, Corralejo. Sleeps up to size people, 10 min walk to main street, large sunny terrace

with hot tub and BBQ. Large communial pool. Phone or text: 0879080878 after 6pm CARS Skoda Octavia Elegance for sale. 1.6TDi, Immaculate condition. 2012.Very economical. Approx 65mpg. Low tax. A.B.S. tration control. Cruise control. Radio/phone controls on steering wheel. screen radio. parking sensor. 087 9843865 3 and HALF TON LOADS OF TURF / WOOD €625 Tel : 087-3831953 SHOP FIXTURES AND FITTINGS For €10 Tel: 086-2102214 BAGS OF BLACK HOPPER TURF €3 Per bag, Bags of pine timber €3 per bag, bag’s of ash timber €3.50 per bag, very try and well seasoned. Tel: 087-3427120 TABLE TOP FRIDGE AS NEW €75 o.n.o. (in Mayo) can be seen working. Contact Maria @ 0851011285 2012 CASE JXU115 With soft drive power loader, 850 hours, power shuttle, extra lights, atxed for the year, looks and drives like new, spotless condiiton. Price €48,500. Claremorris area. Phone: 087-2474619 BOOKS FOR SALE Old Novel. Part of original set of “The Works of Canon Sheehan” ie My New Curate. Set sold at auction by Charlie Long in Mayo years ago. Mob: 086-1593982 7.5 TONNE LORRY LOADS OF TURF Delivered. €6525 ono, also 3.5 Tonne loads, €325 ono. Seasonal firewood also available. Tel: 087-1413238

2 SHOP FLOOR CENTRE RAILS €50 each Tel: 086-2102214 BATHROOM FITTINGS Bathscreen 2 parts, sliding, fits over bath, full bath length 1475mm x 1835mm. Still in packing, Cost €279, will sell for €140 o.n.o.. Cast iron bath, handbasin and ped + cistern Primrose €100 o.n.o.. Tel: 087 6655206 COLLIE FEMALE 7 months, started to work, black and tan with a little white, smooth coat, pricked ears, has blue merle gene, penneth williams “sweep of wales” breeding €300 West Sligo Tel: 086-4513553 CAVALIER KING CHARLES PUPS FOR SALE €300 euro (085) 7735599 BOOKS FOR SALE Oxford book of wild flowers (SH) Hardback, lovely colour plates. Tel: 0868678871 HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION Spain Torrevieja. 3-Bed house to let , 100 metres from sea. All mod cons. Air conditioning. On bus route to Torrevieja communal pool. Airport pickup. Long or short term rent from €200 per week. Tel: 085 2048434. ELECTRIC STAIRLIFT CHAIR with control, 1 and 1//2 years old. Unwanted, Perfect condition. €400 Tel: 086-0652896 LOVELY ONE DOUBLE BEDROOM CHALET with seaview overlooking Clewbay, Westport, Co. Mayo. at the foot of Croagh Patrick. 12 Mins walk from Berthra Beach and only 10

mins drive from Old Head Beach. Contact 098-64017 or 089-4146331 2006 RENAULT LAGUNA 1.6 Petrol, NCT until August 2015.Very good condition. €1100. Tel: 086-2102214 MUSIC TEACHER AVAILABLE WITH 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Beginner to Advanced. Tel: 086-3856775 OLD WIDE TAIL WATER PUMP 5 foot high 400 Euro.Selection of small water pumps Also Garden ornaments 085 740 2518 FOR QUALITY TURF call 087 383 1953. Very good offers. DARK BROWN DINING TABLE with two Carvers and Four Chairs. Perfect confition. Tel: 0872733060 COLLIE DOG Seven months old, working untrained, bred for cattle and sheep. readfy for training, price to sell. €350 cash. Tel: 086-4513553 OLD RALLY BICYCLES & Creamery Cans. Selection of cast iron wheels & Cart Wheels & Various other antiques PHONE: 085 740 2518 ANTIQUES AND OLD FARM MACHINERY Old Till, Typewriter, Old clocks, skillet pots & pans, various other antiques. Old Fire Crane 60 Euro, parts for Ferguson 20 diesel tractor, Fergus 2 Furrow Plough + Grill Plough also furrow, donkey plough. New mud-guards to suit Ferguson 35 or 20 Diesel tractor, Axel for old type ivor wheel cattle trailer incl. wheels, various parts for farm machinery.

T ED N A W FOR EXPORT

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

LOW LOADER & FLAT TRAILER HIRE FULLY LICENSED & INSURED

Contact Charles on 087-9499431

3 BED SEMI DETACHED HOLIDAY HOME TO RENT IN SLIGO TOWN. 2 Doubles and 1 Single room. Close to all amenities, in the centre of Sligo Town. Prices start from €200 per week including all bills. Available for Fleadh Cheoil Week, please enquire for prices. Call Caroline on 071-91-46113 or 086-312-3124 GRASS BOX, TOYOTA CARINA FOR SALE 1996, 1.8 litre petrol, 3 months tax, NCT until April 2015, EW, E/M, towbar, perfect condition, €700 ono Sligo Area. Tel: 087-2431204

Rathedmond Road, Finisklin, Sligo 071-919 2011

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

LORRY LOADS OF NEW 2014 TURF Diesel Firewood, nationwide. Tel: 087-1413238 WANTED SECOND HAND TABLE SAW SUITABLE TO CUT WASTE wood around the house. 087 918 40 38. FORD FOCUS SALOON 2001 Failed NCT, needs clutch and some work for test, sell as repairs or parts €300 ono. Sligo area Tel: 087-2431204 2003 RENAULT LAGUNA 1.6 Litre petrol, NCT 04/15, Requires some attention. €650 ono Tel: 086-2102214 LANZAROTE 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT: Beautiful 2 bedroom apartment to let, all mod cons, large lounge, kitchen & large balcony. 12 minutes from Airport. Flights ex Knock 2x weekly, all year. € 230 per week. Beside main Playa but in quiet area. Responsible guests, phone 086 80 50 911.

BUY ONLINE @ www.silvershardware.com

CLEW BAY LOG HOUSES

3 Bed Log Houses from €25,000 2 Bed Log House €12,000 Including Fitting, double glazed windows and doors.

Tel: 098-42501 or 086-8478376

Tank & Percolation (P Flanagan) 087-7928131

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

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

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

087-7928131

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SHANNON SIDE WEST COAST WINDOWS / DOORS uPVC Windows & Door Repairs Repair or Replace: • Lock, Handles, Hinges • Misted or broken double glazed units • Re-seal windows & doors Specialising in replacing single doors & windows

Contact David: 087-9959417

Power Cuts? Don’t be left in the dark this winter

EXHAUSTS TOW BARS WINDSCREENS BODYWORK

096-76678

Gerry McCaffrey, Ardnaree, Ballina, Co. Mayo

IrishPower.ie is an Irish company with its base in Mayo and which offers power failure solutions for businesses and homes.

www.irishpower.ie 087-9430460 info@irishpower.ie

Ballinacarrow, Ballymote, Co. Sligo

HIRE & DRAINAGE SERVICES LTD

PUMP HIRE • HIRE • SALES • SERVICING • DRAIN JETTING SERVICE SPECIALISING IN EMPTYING OF SEPTIC TANKS Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon

Phone: Gary Reynolds on 087-0545830 Email: garreynolds@hotmail.com

COYNE

Tyres, Batteries & Accessories

Water Lane, Ballina, Co. Mayo GET WINTERIZED! Free Safety Check CALL IN TODAY no need for appointments FREE Tyre tread depth check FREE tyre pressure check

Tel: 094‐9860314

Roxboro, Roscommon Tel: 090‐6626977 Mob: 087‐6950025

Fit Radiator Panels & Improve the comfort of your home, and reduce the heating bill up to 30%

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FREE lightbulb check FREE wiper check FREE windscreen wash check FREE Battery check ‘As the evening draws in, take note of all the vehicles you meet on the road with one or more lights not working...that could be you!’

CALL IN NOW FOR A

FREE CHECK Rotate Wheels front to back, wheel balance and brake alignment

www.coynetyres.ie CALL TO OUR DEPOT AT WATER LANE BALLINA - 096-21935 Depot at Water Lane, Ballina. T: 096-21935. Call out Pat or Robert: 087-2686360 or 087-2201819 Phone/Fax: 096-72660 Email: info@coynetyres.ie

Suitable for:• People with limited mobility • People who have had hip surgery • People with back aches

For details of your local stockist Phone Noel: 087-9896948

PLANT & TOOL HIRE

• Excavators • Mini Diggers • Tractor, Dump Trailer, Low Loader & Dumper Hire • Excavator Mounted Hedge Cutting • Groundworks • Land Reclamation & Drainage • Landscaping • Extensions, Renovations, New Builds & Maintenance

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

25% discount for Senior Citizens with this advert

An Average 4 Bedroom cost approx €300. Fitting time 2 hours approx 20 years in business supplying and fitting radiator reflector panels. 100% Irish business Nationwide Service

Energy Saving Systems. Coolarane, Athenry, Co. Galway • Ph: 091-797131 or 087-4172228 Email: energysavingsystems@eircom.net

Coaches, Mini Coaches & Car Hire Contact: 097‐87842 or 087‐2313029 mcgrathcoaches@eircom.net •www.mcgrathcoaches.com Glenamoy, Ballina, Co. Mayo

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Tom Vesey Precast Concrete Aluminium Soffit & Fascia Covering Mayo & West Sligo

Tel 096-45423 or 087-2858333

IRISH AGRÉMENT BOARD BUILDING PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATE No. 96/0072 SR6 1991

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

• • • • • • • •

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

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

Graffymore, Newport Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo

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

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

Covering County Mayo, Sligo & Roscommon

Tel: 087-2387338

PML WINDOWS & DOORS

Visit www.dg-upvcwindows.com

T: 096-30101 F: 096-30738

SEPTIC TANKS

FOR ALL YOUR KITCHEN AND BEDROOM FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS

EMPTIED & CLEANED

Custom Made kitchens Bedrooms Offices Fitted & free Standing Furniture Sitting Room Units 3d Designs PVC Kitchens Solid Painted Kitchens

ALSO

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

Contact Maurice on 086-2538169 Gannon Environmental Services Ltd., Creggs.

Telephone 048-6634-8671 info@presleyjoinery.com

No Job too big or small

NOW OPEN

AT BALLINA ROAD, CROSSMOLINA

Telephone John: 086-83241111 for a Free Quotation

GS CONTRACTS

GORDON SHERLOCK

Specialists in tarmac & asphalt driveways Telephone: 071-91-30070 • Mob: 087-2969872

www.sligotarmac.com

Bellanaleck Co. Fermanagh

Specialising in laying tarmacadam, asphalt and stone mastick asphalt.

Manufacturers of

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

From small household driveways to tennis courts, large industrial areas, farm roads, estates, car parks and more

• 25 years of experience in the Tarmacadam business • Free Advice and quotations • Fully insured

Tel: 087-287-9904

We are confident that our workmanship wil impress anyone, we can count on our past customers to verify our professionalism and attention to the finest detail.

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

Mob: 086-605-8838

Email: mike@pmlwindows.com

Septic Tanks Bio-Cycles Emptied Connaught Drains - For all your environmental needs Other services include: • Drains Cleaned • CCTV Drain Surveys • Grease Trap Emptying • Drain Rehabilitation

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

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Remodels Extensions Maintenance

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

C2 Reg • Insured • 30 years experience

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

Building Contractors

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

Call Eddie McDaid

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

Tom 0876786275

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

PATRICK D.G. Blocklaying & MAXWELL Sub-Contractor Painting & Decorating Contractor • Domestic, Commercial & Industrial • Wallpaper hanging • Power Washing • Interior & exterior walls • Woodwork

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

Tarmacadam • Tar Spraying Brick Paving Contractors

Suppliers & Installers of uPVC Windows & Doors

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

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

10,000 Sq ft showrooms the bigest in the West of Ireland • Bathroom suites •Tiles •Shower Doors Timber flooring and much more under one roof

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

GREEN REFLECTIONS IRELAND

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

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

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

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

MACE MIDDLE, CLAREMORRIS.

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

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

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

For all your carpentry needs at keen rates

HOUSE SERVICES & SEPTIC TANKS

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

Bathroom wall and floor tiles from €6.99 sq yd Porcelian Floor tiles from €12.95 sq yd

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

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

Northwest Driveways

Tile & Bathroom Centre

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

3 Ton Dumper / Digger & Roller For Hire

JOHN HASTINGS: 087-2416533

Complete Chimney Care and Repair

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

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

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BUILDING

CHIMNEYS

SKIP HIRE Septic Tank Emptying

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS FREEFONE: 1800 200 510

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

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

Oil Kits Supplied and Fitted, Stoves and Ranges Fitted

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

Declan 087-9974893

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

Gilroy Glass Ltd Hazelwood Rd, Sligo

• Manufacturers of double glazed units to trade and retail

LG GLASS

& GLAZING

Westport Road, Castlebar

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

• Stockists of all types of glass • Glass cut while you wait

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

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

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

Tel: 087-6196013 / 085-1248560 Email: info@ballinachimneys.ie

We provide a reliable & professional service covering all counties of Ireland.

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

Fully Insured and Free Quotes

• Replace your existing double glazed units with energy efficient units •Complete glazing service

Thermal Imaging Smoke Testing Draught Testing Problem Solving CCTV Chimney Inspections

BUILDING

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

TO WINDOWS, DOORS & PATIO DOORS

GLASS PARTS ETC REPLACED Brendan Gormley 071-9183860 087-2562669

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

GARDENING AND SHEDS

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

Doon Boyle, Co. Roscommon Tel: 071-9662710 www.eastbrothersmachinery.ie

www.fuchsialandscapes.com

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

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

WHEELIE BIN SERVICE SKIP HIRE (All Sizes)

096-32500 www.loftusrecycling.com

Chainsaws, Tillers, Outboard Motors, Power Washers, Generators, Electric Fences, Farm Machinery Spares

EMERGENCY STORM CALL OUT SERVICE Tel: 090-9684700 • 086-8076766 • 086-3543928

• Emergency Tree Removal • Woodchipping Service • Dangerous Tree Removal / Felling • Deadwooding • Crown Thinning and Reduction • Site Clearance • Hedge Cutting • Commercial and Domestic Email: connaught.tree.care@gmail.com • www.connaughttreecare.com

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INTERIOR AND UPHOLSTERY

MULTIPURPOSE GARDEN SHEDS & GARAGES

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

Furniture recovering and restoration including covering of chairs, 3 piece suites, headboards, car seats and boat seats. Hotel and Bar seating, Office furniture and other Contract / Commercial furniture. Repair of sails, tents and other outdoor gear for sports and leisure. We provide a service of Colour consultancy and Interior advice. We retail upholstery fabrics and essentials. Collection and delivery can be arranged at a small fee, depending on distance.

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

SPECIAL OFFERS

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

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

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

PLUMBING AND HEATING

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

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

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

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

Your Advert Here!

Wide Range of fabrics, poles and wallpaper

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

See the Video Link on our Facebook Page

The Biggest & Best Value Fireplace Showrooms in Ireland

Save €€€s by calling to us

086 731 2801

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

RIGHT PRICE FIREPLACES & STOVES

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

€200 SCRAPPAGE SCHEME

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

Full Plumbing & Heating Services Available

OUR PRICES WILL NOT BE BEATEN!

National Guild Of Master Craftsmen

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

TERRYS STOVES www.terrysstoves.com

• Free Survey available • Solid Fuel Stoves • Gas Fires

people with energy

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

Buy Once! Buy Right!

Phone: 087‐2066910 or 071‐9197925

SCRAP METAL

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

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

• Septic Tank Cleaning

Bonniconlon Road, Ballina Sep!c Tank Upgrading

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

email: wimsey@eircom.net

Contact Damien: 087 297 4842 or 071 916 8086

M.D.S

24 Hr Emergency Service 365 Days

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

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

For fast efficient service call your local engineer on:

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

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

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

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

lady 50-70. In love with older ladies, likes swimming, walking and cinema. Tel/Text: 089-4771591 MID FIFTIES Pleaseant personality, sincere, 5’ 8”, medium build, NS, Good job, likes music, doing competitions, table tennis, current affairs, interested in friendship leading to relationship with single lady. Repleis with a stamped envelope to box number 1065 at the address below RETIRED LADY Likes TV, Cinema,Theatre, and social evenings.WLTM Gent 60+ of similar interestes. Replies to Box 998

the address below along with a Stamped Envelope TALL MALE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM loving female anywhere for love and romance. 085 70 59 679. WEST OF IRELAND MAN 75, single living alone, seeks lady for friendship. Replies with a samaped 1095 at the address below. MALE EARLY SIXTIES Kind, loving, honest, likes travelling, weekends away, driving, eating out, would like to meet sincere lady to share same with me.

FREE DATING CLASSIFIED *

leading to long term relationship. Replies to box number 1090 at the address below along with a Stamped Envelope MAYO LADY Looking to meet a kind, caring gentleman aged 30 to 39. I am kind and caring, enjoy cooking and walking, and holidays, Call or text: 089-4577448 TALL DARK HANDSOME MALE, late 40’s from Mayo area looking to meet mature female. Discretion assured. Can Travel. Foreign Ladies welcome.Replies with a stamped envelope to Box

number 1070 at the usual address. WIDOWER OVER 60 Would like to meet lady in similar position for friendship and maybe a little romance. Enjoys nights out, cinema and all sports. Replies to Box 1024 at the usual address address along with a Stamped Envelope. SLIGO WIDOWER, MID SIXTIES Would like to meet lady of similar age for friendship, and maybe a little romance. Likes ourdoor activities and sport. Replies with a stamped envelope to Box number 1105 at the address below

LADY SEEKING MALE Professional Lady, loving, caring, honest, likes music, dancing walking & travel interested in friendship

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

SOULMATES Don’t be alone Love is all there is.

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Northwest Express January, 2015

QUALITY USED VOLKSWAGEN VEHICLES PRE REG CARS 151 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline........................€29,500 151 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 Golf 1.6 3DR Extras “0” mileage..........€22,500 142G VW Beetle 1.6TDI Design ( white) “0” mile..€23,500 142G VW Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater “0” mileage.....€29,500 142G VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP H/L “0” miles.....€32,500 142G VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L Estate “0” mileage....€31,000 142G VW Passat 1.6TDI BM (White) “0” mileage..€27,000 142G VW Polo 1.2TDI T/L “0” mileage.................€16,950 141 VW Passat Estate “R” Full Leather (White)......€30,000 141 VW Scirroco 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 132VW 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...............................€16,500 132 VW Polo 1.2 5DR...........................................€13,950 132 VW Passat 1.6TDI BM....................................€22,500 2013 VW Up 1.0...................................................€11,500 2013 VW Polo 1.2 TDI C/L....................................€15,500 2013 VW Touran 1.6TDI 5 Seater..........................€24,500 2013 VW Caddy Maxi TDI 7 Seater Extras............€27,500 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......................................€9,500 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 131VW Polo 1.2 TDI Cross.....................................€17,500 2012 VW Polo TDI................................................€13,500 2012 VW Polo 1.2 Comfortline Petrol.....................€12,950 2011 VW Polo 1.2TDI............................................€12,500 2011 VW Polo 1.2 5DR..........................................€11,500 GOLF RANGE 141 VW Golf 1.6TDI Comfortline..........................€23,500 141 VW Golf 1.6TDI Trendline..............................€22,000 141 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 2.0TDI 150BHP Highline..................€24,500 131 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR......................................€19,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR....................................€18,500 2012 VW Golf 2.0TDI 140BHP Highline................€22,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR Plus.............................€19,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6 TDI A/T Extras..........................€21,500 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 JETTA RANGE 141 VW Jetta 1.6TDI H/L......................................€25,000 141 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline..........................€23,500 141 VW Jetta 1.6TDI T/L.......................................€22,000 132 VW Jetta TDI Highline....................................€24,500 131 VW Jetta TDI Comfortline...............................€22,000 131 VW Jetta Petrol...............................................€19,500 AUDI RANGE 2012 Audi A4 2.0TDI Extras..................................€26,500 2011 Audi A7 3.0TDI Quatro ( Extras) 177BHP......€30,000 2011 Audi A6 2.0 Tdi Extras – Leather /Navi........€22,500 2010 Audi A4 TDI Advant ....................................€15,000 2009 Audi A4 TDI Extras......................................€14,500 2009 Audi A3 1.6TDI 5DR....................................€13,500 2008 Audi A3 1.6 A/T............................................€9,500 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.................................................€13,500 2013 VW Golf 1.6TDI C/L.....................................€22,500 132 VW Jetta 1.6TDI C/L......................................€25,500 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..............................€21,000 2012 VW Jetta 1.6TDI T/L.....................................€18,500 2012 Opel Astra 2.0CDTI 5DR A/T........................€18,500 2011 VW Passat 2.0TDI C/L 140BH DSG...............€19,500 2011 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Highline (20K)....................€19,000 2011 VW Golf Plus TDI C/L...................................€19,500 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 2008 Mercedes C270 DSL ...................................€11,500 2007 Mercedes E200 DSL......................................€9,500 2002 Mercedes C270 Dsl A/T................................€3,500 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 HYUNDAI RANGE 141 Hyundai 130 Van...................................€14,500+VAT 131 Hyundai Veloster Coupe 1.3 5DR....................€18,500 2011 Hyundai i30 SW 1.6DSL...............................€12,500 2009 Hyundai Getz 1.1 5DR...................................€7,500 2008 Hyundai 1.6 Coupe LX...................................€7,500 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

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 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 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

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

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

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

SPECIAL OFFERS 2008 Peugeot 407 DSL...........................................€5,000 2008 Nissan Tida Petrol..........................................€5,000 2006 Ford Fusion ...................................................€4,000 2005 Renault Clio 3DR (tested)...............................€3,000 2005 Renault Megane 1.4......................................€1,350 2005 Ford Mondeo 2.0DSL....................................€3,950 2005 VW Bora 1.4 Petrol........................................€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

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

OTHER MAKES 2009 Diahatsu Sirion 1.0 5Dr..................................€7,500 2012 Honda Civic 2.2 DSL....................................€18,500