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Irish TV Presenters Clodagh Higgins (Presenter), Mairéad Ní Mhaoilchiaráin (managing director), Malachi Cush (Presenter), Pierce O’Reilly (chief executive) and Toni Burke (Presenter) pictured at the live broadcast launch of Ireland’s first international TV channel IrishTV in Westport Co, Mayo.

The station began broadcasting with a two-hour live launch party from Knockranny House Hotel (Thurs May 1 8-10pm) featuring stars of country and Irish music including Tommy Fleming, Sean Keane and Matt Molloy as well as showcasing a host of new IrishTV countrywide presenters. See the full article on page 2 Picture: Michael McLaughlin Photography

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s our local politicians prepare to battle it out once again for the electorate’s preferences comes the revelation that the job of a local councillor, intended to be a part-time position, paid an average of almost €30,000 last year – a combination of salary, allowances, expenses and fees according to recent reports in national media.

All of this brings into focus the part-time nature of job – most of the local councillors received the payments in addition to remuneration for their day jobs - as some are, in fact, making a full-time living out of what was intended to be a part-time role.

These issues have been highlighted at local level many times by this newspaper and notably by Ballina’s local councillor, Gerry Ginty, who has always felt that councillors should not be paid for their services. A North-West Express investigation in 2010 revealed that in 2009 expenses in Co. Sligo alone reached a staggering €1,239,835, with Mayo County councillors topping the expenses payments in Connaught with €1.27m paid out. It was also noticeable that members of political parties received higher expenses payments than Independents.

The recent report reveals that county and city councillors in Ireland have received more than €52m in payments between them over the past two years.

In fact, the highest earning councillor in the country received payments totalling €145,000 after acting as the council’s mayor in 2012 and 2013. Also, 11 local politicians received payments totalling more than €100,000 each over the same period.

Figures show that Fine Gael councillors were the top earners, averaging €30,731 in pay and expenses.

Labour representatives received an average of €29,254 last year, followed by Fianna Fail (€27,303) and Sinn Fein (€24,396). Continued on Page 4

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The Merry Ploughboys pictured at the live broadcast launch of Ireland’s first international TV channel IrishTV

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rishTV will broadcast across the UK, Ireland and Europe on Sky Channel 191, Freesat 400, Eircom’s eVision 191 and in the US on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and is also available on all free-toair boxes and on www.irishtv.com.

“Irish rural life is unique, with its own cultures, traditions and events. At the heart of these events are

people, and wherever people gather, we’ll be there,” said Pierce O’Reilly, Irish TV CEO, who founded the station with his wife Mairead Ni Mhaoilchiarain.

“We are creating a new platform for Ireland to talk to the world, with the added advantage of enabling advertisers within Ireland to talk to rural Ireland – both through the county

programmes and our range of specialised offerings such as agriculture, food, fashion and music.

“We have a host of original programming such as Cooking with Treyvaud with Killarney chef and YouTube sensation Paul Treyvaud who is set to become a huge hit with his unconventional approach.

“Grass Roots is the first 32county agriculture programme

and will be hugely based around the small family farm.

“The Golf Show travels Ireland featuring a different golf club every week, while Storytime is a simple, engaging and educational daily production aimed at 6-10 year olds. “We will also have Fashion, a comedy drama, an innovative new classical music show and a search for a new traditional music star among others – not forgetting our huge concentration on country and Irish music.”

Three of IrishTV’s new County Matters presenters were unveiled at the launch – Rachel Lally (Laois), Geraldine O’Callaghan (Dublin) and Ian McDonnell (London).

"I think the entire country was waiting for this to happen. In Laois alone there are so many stories in every corner of the county and people are so proud and passionate to tell them to me,” said Rachel.

The station began broadcasting with a two-hour live launch party from Westport (Thurs May 1 810pm) featuring stars of country and Irish music including Tommy Fleming, Sean Keane and Matt Molloy as well as showcasing a host of new IrishTV countrywide presenters.

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Failte Ireland funding for four Leitrim festivals

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our popular Leitrim festivals have received Fáilte Ireland funding for 2014 events.

The John McGahern Festival was awarded the highest amount of €2,000 for this year’s international seminar which runs next week, from May 16-18 in Carrick-on-Shannon and Aughawillan.

Ballinamore Family Festival, August 10-17 and the Phase One Music Festival, Carrick-onShannon, an electronic music and cultural festival, which was held over the Easter weekend each year,received a grant of €1,000. The very popular Joe Mooney Summer School in Drumshanbo has been awarded €750 for this

year’s traditional music festival, July 19-26.

The Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring announced the funding for 175 festival events last weekend of over €537,000 which was approved by Fáilte Ireland.

Minister Ring said that last year regional festivals were a great success, adding that he wanted to build on from the legacy of The Gathering to ensure that 2014 is even

more successful.

“The funding announced will allow local communities to broaden their appeal to overseas visitors who will be able to experience everything from culture and sport, to festivals and fun,” said Minister Ring.

Fáilte Ireland research indicates that in 2011 there were 10,836 people in paid employment in festivals.

Additionally, 48,692 people around Ireland were engaged with

festivals in Ireland on a voluntary basis.

Locally, The Boyle Arts Festival and O’Carolan Harp Festival, the Percy French International Festival also received funding.

The funding is great news for local festivals, to help towards the huge cost of running local events. A huge number of volunteers spend a lot of time, money and effort keeping these historic and new festivals alive and successful each year.

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Wild Atlantic Way and Donegal to feature on top travel blog Dave Bouskill and Debra Corbeil

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00,000 people in Canada and elsewhere around the world are set to read all about Donegal and the Wild Atlantic Way. Award-winning Canadian travel bloggers Dave Bouskill and Debra Corbeil – whose blog is called The Planet D – arrived in Ireland recently on the inaugural Aer Lingus Toronto to Dublin flight, as guests of Tourism Ireland.

Married for over 15 years, Dave and Debra travel the world, showcasing their realtime journey and broadcasting their stories and experiences through their writing, photos, video and engaging social media.

Often referred to as ‘Canada’s Adventure Couple’, their blog is considered to be one of the top travel blogs in the world, with

an audience of almost 800,000 across their own website and social media platforms. Tourism Ireland in Toronto invited Dave and Debra to spend almost two weeks here, to experience our newest visitor experience, the Wild Atlantic Way – and inspire their 800,000 readers and followers to come and discover it for themselves. The bloggers arrived in Donegal on Thursday (24 April) and stayed at Solis Lough Eske Castle in Donegal town and then at Arnolds in Dunfanaghy. Their exploration of the Wild Atlantic Way took them to the Slieve League Cliffs; they also visited Studio Donegal in Kilcar, the Dunfanaghy Workhouse, Glenveagh National Park, Fanad Head and Doe Castle, at Sheephaven Bay.

The significant (almost +70%) increase in airlines seats between Canada and Ireland this summer presents new and exciting opportunities to position the island of Ireland as a year-round destination for Canadian travellers, according to Tourism Ireland. Jayne Shackleford, Tourism Ireland’s manager in Canada, said: “Dave and Debra’s Planet D blog is hugely popular, so their visit is a fantastic opportunity to create a major impression on their 800,000 online followers, as they explore the Wild Atlantic Way and then share their experiences. They have already posted lots of great photos and details of their visit online – inspiring their readers to come and discover this part of Ireland

for themselves. Blogs and social media are recognised as strong influencers for prospective holidaymakers and we regularly work with them in promoting the island of Ireland.

“With a significant increase in airline seats between Canada and Ireland, Tourism Ireland believes this is a market of considerable potential for growth in 2014 and beyond. We have a busy programme of promotions happening right throughout the year; our message is that it has never been easier for Canadians to get to the island of Ireland. We promise our visitors an experience that will be unique, full of engagement and great fun.” The Planet D bloggers are some of the first international media to travel the entire length of the Wild Atlantic Way since it was officially launched earlier this year. As well as writing on their blog, Dave and Debra will be tweeting about their time here (@theplanetd) using the hashtags #WildAtlanticWay and #PlanetDIreland; and posting regularly to their Facebook page. Tourism Ireland undertakes a busy publicity programme around the world each year to raise the profile of the destination – and media visits to Ireland are a key element of that programme. In 2013, there were over 1,400 media visits to the island of Ireland, which helped to generate articles and broadcasts around the globe worth about €50 million in equivalent advertising value.

Part-time work paying €30,000 per year Continued from front page While most councillors will claim that the payments are justified there is an issue over the number of conferences attended by some councillors. There is a feeling that some “full-tine” representatives use conferences to supplement their income. Back in 2010 Independent Dromore West councillor Michael Clarke (who had claimed just €12,033.63 in expenses in 2009) told North-west Express he believed there was a profit being made from these conferences and they are used by some

councillors to cover their other personal travel expenses . . . “I couldn’t justify such expense when I can’t get €300 for windows for an old person”.

The same report revealed that FF Councillor Jude Devins of Sligo County Council received €70,706 in expenses in ’09, the highest received in the county.

Councillors who sit on regional authorities, assemblies, education and training boards, third level institutions and the like, are also paid expenses.

Some are paid fees for conducting interviews and records show that one

councillor received more than €25,000 in 2012 and 2013 for this function.

Many councillors would claim they are targeted unfairly when it comes to revelations on payments and it is true that all councillors should not be tarred with the same brush. The issue is further complicated by the fact that payments made by some bodies to nominated councillors as expenses are not disclosed. Greater overall transparency would help to clear up the many uncertainties over this thorny issue.

Donegal is poorest county in Ireland - CSO

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onegal is the poorest county in Ireland according to figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Donegal has the lowest figure of disposable income per person, with the average person having just under €16,000 in annual disposable income. Those living in Leitrim are calculated to have €17,604 which although is higher than many neighbouring counties around the region is still well below the national average of €19,055.

Donegal had €15,897, Longford €17,158, Cavan €16,741 and Roscommon had

€16,392 in 2011. Sligo was the only county in the region to have a higher disposable income compared to Leitrim at €18,211.

The border counties were the lowest earning region , with average disposable income of €16,894, nearly 11% lower than

the average.

As expected Dublin is the richest county in Ireland – with over €2,000 more disposable income per head than the national average.

Disposable income is defined as earnings plus social welfare payments minus tax and social insurance contributions.

Last week the Central Statistics Office report which reveals figures for 2011 said that counties with primary income – job earnings, rental income and dividends exceeding disposable income had the highest employment rates.

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The Bealtaine Festival is Ireland’s unique nationwide celebration of creativity as we age and is an initiative of Age & Opportunity.

Here are details of just some of the events taking place in Sligo.

Age & Opportunity, Music Generation and Music Network present ‘The Iona Connection’ Intergenerational Workshops with Scots fiddler Alasdair Fraser, Californian cellist Natalie Haas and Donegal native Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh. This free workshop invites young

(8 to 18 years) and older (adult) musicians to book in pairs for a musical sharing between the generations and between amateur & professional musicians, as part of Bealtaine Festivals in Sligo, Mayo and Donegal. For more details on these free workshops, visit bealtaine.com or MusicGeneration.ie.

Access>CINEMA is bringing Quartet to Sligo during the month as part of the Bealtaine Film Tour. This comedy-drama about music, love, performance and opera with Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins and Michael Gambon will be screened

by Sligo Film Society on Thursday 8th May at The Model, Sligo. Tel: 071 9141405.

Dawn Chorus, now established as a calendar event, will be offering audiences a lyrical treat on the last weekend of the festival, with events across Ireland and in

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The Sligo Arts Service is organising a number of events in May as part of Bealtaine including the Mixed Media Exhibition ‘Tune’, created in a visual arts residency project working with older people attending Health Centres. The theme for the workshops was based on music. The exhibition will run from Thursday 1st May to Friday 9th June at the Hawk’s Well Theatre Sligo.

The Cos Cos Sean Nós Festival links with Bealtaine Sligo for the Evening Session to celebrate older musicians with a session of music, dance and song and a special guest performance by singer and musician Colm O’Donnell. The Evening Session is held on Thursday 8th May at Rathcormac Hall, Drumcliffe, Sligo and is a free event, for more information please contact Catherine Fanning, Tel: 086 842 4969.

The Hawk’s Well Theatre link with Sligo Arts Service to create the Sligo Bealtaine commission Song, which was inspired by local traditional songs. Singer and musician Colm O’Donnell engaged with a number of older Sligo community groups, through song based workshops and conversations. From the information gathered the content of a performance was developed. This performance, Song, can be seen on Thursday 8th May at Rathcormac Hall, Drumcliffe, on Wednesday 21st May at Nazareth House Care Village and on Wednesday 28th May at the Hawk’s Well Theatre. Admission to this even is free but booking is required. Tel: 071 9161518. The Second Coming is Irish dance mixed with aerial dance, traditional music, theatre and circus all mixed together in one production inspired by the poetry of WB Yeats. The Second Coming will be held at the Hawk’s Well Theatre on Friday 9th May and Saturday 10th May. Tickets: €20/€18. Tel: 071 9161518.

Libraries throughout the county also have extensive Bealtaine programmes – to find out more contact your local library.

ISPCC’S Anti-bullying Toolkit

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s a result of amassing a vast experience of and examining the area of bullying, the ISPCC know that bullying has the potential to be an active issue in all schools. It can have an incalculably detrimental impact on a young person's life, self-worth and selfesteem. It is often a factor that can lead to a child becoming withdrawn, depressed, anxious and insecure. In desperation, some young people consider suicide.

The ISPCCC has worked on developing

our new 'Shield my School' anti-bullying toolkit. The toolkit is a self-assessment guide schools can use to audit and revise their anti-bullying policies and procedures.

The ISPCC decided to create this toolkit with the intention of offering assistance to schools that wanted to proactively address the issue. A substantial amount of resources were designated to process more than twenty years of research in this area and the findings were used in the creation of the

toolkit. This work of the ISPCC has emphasized the issue of bullying as an interminable and critical issue in Irish society which can often be complicated and a strenuous subject to deal with.

We are committed to highlighting and tackling the issue with this initiative as part of a vital campaign to combat bullying.

As the Department of Education is establishing their specifications for positive anti-bullying policies, we are encouraging all schools to proactively address this by using the toolkit in the development and maintenance of their own policies. The toolkit is not a method of denouncing or scrutinizing any school's method of tackling the issue of bullying. Instead we encourage schools to view it as an opportunity to reflect on and revise anti-bullying policies and procedures. Using the toolkit as a method to increase the effectiveness with which we combat this issue and conclusively work towards the curtailment of the occurrences of bullying in our school system.

The toolkit is readily available to all schools in many formats. It can be downloaded directly from our website www.ispcc.ie/shieldmyschool. Also if any school wishes for further details or guidance regarding the toolkit, please contact Fiona Jennings at the ISPCC Castlebar office on 094 90 2524.

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allina Town Council were delighted on a sunny May Day to officially open the new playground at the Tom Ruane park on the Sligo Road, Ballina. The Park was crowded with children making full use of the many facilities in such a loved recreational area on the banks of the River Moy. Adults and children were entertained for the afternoon by Ballina Community Radio, Moy Samba Band and Cillian Rodgers. Mayo Arts Squad were responsible for the wooden

animals on display around the playground which gave a very live theme to the evening at the park. Off course the ice cream van was a very welcome guest for all on the children on this very warm evening.

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Máire Garvey - Dip in the nip had ARDNAREE TOOL & PLANT HIRE pyschic influence If you want to take part in one of this year’s Dips, you can get more information here Tel: 086-401 6047 Email: info@dipinthenip.eu Web: www.dipinthenip.eu

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OST people, particularly from the West and North West, would be familiar with Máire Garvey as the brains behind Dip in the Nip, the annual skinny dip in aid of cancer charities, which is now nationwide, with events scheduled across five consecutive Sundays all over Ireland in June of this year.

But there is much more to this enigmatic Donegal native (of Mayo parentage) than most realise and like many personalities we feature on these pages Máire was prepared to speak candidly to us about the many demons in her life and the struggles to cope with highs and lows that appear to be so much part of the human condition.

Born in Co. Donegal in 1960, she now lives in Lecanvey, near Westport, having spent a number of years in Sligo, during which time the Dip in the Nip concept was conceived. Her sole companion on a daily basis is her little terrier Flash (no plaudits for guessing what inspired a name like that!).

On the educational front Máire attended the Royal & Prior Comprehensive School in Raphoe, Co. Donegal. As we will later learn much of her subsequent education was achieved as a mature student.

She has Diplomas for Marketing and Direct Marketing. She has a BA in Philosophy & Theology from Milltown Institute of Philosophy & Theology, and a research MA in Philosophy (Alcoholism and Virtue Ethics).

Her varied career started with a job as secretary and she can remember being taught on an old upright typewriter. In one of her first jobs she recalled being impressed that they had a telex machine. The secretarial jobs came as result of doing a secretarial course as most girls had been advised to do at the time, though Máire had to stifle her personal dream of going to art college. She worked for a number of years, also, in advertising before moving into fundraising, where she worked on some major campaigns, most memorably

heading up the Trócaire/2FM 24-Hour Fast.

After some years she decided to fulfil an ambition and went to college, opting to study Philosophy & Theology as a mature student. She really doesn’t know why she chose these subjects but enjoyed college so much she decided to stay on and do an MA. During her first year of the MA, she edited the college magazine, Horizon, which she had been involved in reviving two years previously.

During the period, however, Máire struggled to maintain sobriety and suffered many debilitating bouts of depression. Though she is now sober for 21 years she has continued to experience highs and lows, but during all this time had never associated her feelings with depression. She simply thought of herself as worthless and useless, a fraud and a waste of space, somebody who was incapable of making a valuable contribution to any job she undertook. It was only when a good friend whose judgement she valued suggested she might be depressed that something clicked in her brain. When she eventually visited her doctor and outlined her anxiety, sense of worthlessness, being overwhelmed by simple tasks, lack of interest in life and the desire for isolation and oblivion, the reality finally unfolded – she was depressed.

Máire was diagnosed last year as bi-polar(2) and is very open about her condition. In so many ways the revelation is a relief.

She is taking medication and undergoing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The latter she finds wonderful as she has learned to recognise the red flags and is learning to manage the depression herself. Very often it’s a matter of learning to manage the highs – to calm down. She is happy that she has started to face up to what’s wrong with her and is getting the appropriate help.

The idea of the Dip in the Nip came to Máire during a period of unemployment some year

ago; she was wondering what direction to take next. A friend suggested a visit to a psychic, and though sceptical, she figured she had nothing to lose.

What the psychic said to her has never left her: ‘I see you and a large group of women, naked, in a large body of water’. Her first reaction – that’ll never happen! And then she thought that it would be a brilliant way to raise money for breast cancer. And so the Dip in the Nip was born – and it was born in earnest after an interview with the late, great Gerry Ryan, who gets the credit for naming it.

Máire intended the Dip in the Nip to be a one-off – after all, she was faced with the task of finding full-time employment for herself - but the event seemed to capture something in the public consciousness, and it took off. Now in its’ sixth year, there are Dips for women, Dips for men and Dips for couples, and there will be a total of 5 Dips throughout the month of June in different locations around the country. (All locations are kept secret, even from Dippers, until 24 hours beforehand, to ensure privacy, a key factor in the success of the Dips).

It all started in 2009. She had no idea what the reaction would be. Initially, many women appeared to be sceptical and spoke in terms of “beached whales” when the concept of skinny-dipping was introduced. It was planned to have it at Rosses Point but the proximity to the golf course put a damper on this. The final verdict was Lissadell and eventually (thanks, perhaps, to the RTE exposure) 180 brave women turned up, bared all and faced the North Atlantic; of this number just 25 were from Sligo; many who supported the idea said they weren’t prepared to participate if it was in their own back yard. The first Dip raised €56,000 for the Irish Cancer Society. After the first year in Sligo the project took wings as a fundraiser. But the concept had a deeper, more important influence. It gave something to people, as most of the participants had never done anything like it before. It provided a sense of joy and liberation, particularly for those with body image issues.

“It makes us realise our bodies are wonderful; too often we abuse them and don’t see the beauty. In the ocean everybody is equal. Proud bellies, mastectomy scars, cellulite, we’re all there. Skinny-dipping is the ultimate in life affirmation, so the Dip in the Nip lets us celebrate life in all its beauty. Many of the participants had experienced cancer - either their own or with somebody close. Some had lost loved ones and, indeed, some dippers have died since doing their own dip. Some even

joined while in treatment .”

Six years later, Máire’s “naked” ambition has grown into a nationwide phenomenon with events in five locations throughout Ireland.

The locations and beneficiaries this year are as follows: • Galway, 1st June: Hand in Hand Children’s Cancer Charity • Dublin, 8th June: ARC Cancer Support Centre • Cork, 15th June: Cork Dragons Breast Cancer Survivors and Marymount Hospice • Sligo, 29th June: SHOUT (Sligo Hospital Oncology Unit Trust).

• Meath, 7th September: North East Cancer Education and Research Trust (This Dip had been originally scheduled for 22nd June.

Despite being susceptible to depression Máire is a competent public speaker, having accidentally discovered a talent for it when doing MC for a Liam Lawton concert, one of his first, in the Chapel in Maynooth back in the 80s. She has since spoken at many functions, and her delivery attracts comments such as ‘motivating’ and ‘inspirational’.

She is also a member of Toastmasters, and needs no prompting to get up on her hind legs and speak when asked to.

Máire lives just five minutes from the beach and swims all year round. To relax she likes to read novels and listens to music. Currently, she is reading a wonderful book, “Stoner” by John Williams, first published in 1965, a simple story about an ordinary person who has never really achieved anything. She likes classical music and opera and has a particular love for Ennio Morricone and Karl Jenkins.

The Dip in the Nip is the world’s first skinny dip for charity and has raised nearly €300,000 to date. Máire would love to see 200 dippers at each venue this year. In addition to Dips for women, there are now Dips for men and Dips for couples. It is not a nudist or naturalist event, so the beaches are chosen (strange as it sounds) with privacy in mind.

While Máire is coming to terms with her own demons and is finding a path to inner peace she admits she has a bit to go yet. Her openness and honesty has to be inspirational to everybody and cancer-sufferers can be comforted by the fact they are being supported by someone who really cares.

Many who may have thought that the skinny-dip idea was freakish initially are now glad they did it as it has transformed their lives. After our interview last week I was convinced that it is inspirational ideas from people like Máire Garvey that really make a difference in today’s world.

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Among them was Alan Fitzmaurice, head chef in the Glasshouse Hotel and John Kelly from the Riverbank in Dromahair.

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Sligo Races are pleased to welcome Deirdre Walsh and her team from Molly Fultons, Restaurant who are providing the catering this year.

This year there is a designated car parking area for people with disabilities, this is situated opposite the main entrance and will be supervised and is only accessible for cars that have a disability badge displayed.

Arrive early park free of charge in the centre of the track, have lunch and study form in the comfortable surrounds with the panoramic views of Benbulben.

After racing there will be music in the main bar.

Admission Adults €15 - Senior Citizens and Students €10 (Group Discounts available) All Children Free.

Membership of the 2014 Sligo Race Supporters Club is still available and new members are welcome. Membership can be purchased on the day at the information point at the main entrance.

Racecourse Manager, Brian Kennedy, is hoping that the locals will come out in force and support our first meeting of the year.

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Special Social Package to include • Admission • Race Card • Free €5 Betting Voucher • Free pint of Guinness or a glass of Wine All for €15 per person and for groups of ten or more. Also featuring The First Furlong, Ultimate Ladies Day out supporting Special Olympics Connaught After racing there will be music in the main bar.

Admission Adults €15 - Senior Citizens and Students €10 / Group Discounts available (All Children Free) Membership of the 2014 Sligo Race Supporters Club is still available and new members are welcome.

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The Big-Brother Gig Rig confirmed TRAMORE Holiday Homes for Sligo’s Big Bro A pplications are still being accepted for Big Brother but are in the final stages so it is recommended you apply today.

Sligo`s Big Brother will take place from the 17-20th July as part of this year’s Ballygawley Festival, #BallygawleyFesht.

The North West`s first ever Big Brother #SligosBigBrother will take place in Ballygawley Village in association with the Irish Kidney Association.

“We want to represent all aspects of society so whatever your age and whatever your lifestyle we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re 18 or 80 as long as you’re a passionate, vibrant and interesting individual with a zest for life and a story to tell, then you could make a fantastic housemate.”

Today the organising committee confirmed to us that “The BigBrother Gig Rig” will make its way from London to Baile Ui Dhalaigh.

The Gig-Rig will allow everyone to see what exactly the housemates get up to and who is coping best.

12 housemates will be permitted into the house, 8 trials both physical and mental, over 4 days.

“Each housemate will represent a company or business and you have just 3 weeks to submit your application”.

Housemates will be unveiled at the festival launch which will take place in CastleDargan Hotel midMay. So If you wish to enter #SligosBigBrother or wish to nominate a friend to enter the house application forms can be downloaded from isitballygawley.com/bigb

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Chartered Accountans Society 3rd Annual Charity 5k run

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hartered Accountants Northwest Society hosted their 3rd charity 5k run/walk in Doorly Park, Sligo on the Saturday 12th April 2014. Chartered Accountants Northwest Society is a district society of Chartered Accountants Ireland and represents over 500 Chartered Accountant members in the Northwest.

District Societies throughout the country hosted various charity events on the 12th April 2014 in aid of numerous charities throughout the country. The Northwest society had the pleasure of Pat Costello CEO of Chartered Accountants Ireland attending the Northwest event.

This years 5k run/walk was extremely successful with over two hundred participants taking part in aid of Sligo Cancer Support Services.

The Cancer Support Services provide a place of

peace and hope for cancer sufferers and their families.

Testimonials from users of the centre describe the services as extremely beneficial for during and after treatment and encourage sufferers and their families to use the service during this very difficult time.

Preparations for the event were underway from early Saturday morning in Doorly park and registrations took place in ROM Sligo Fitness centre, one of the main sponsors for the event. On the day the abilities of participants varied from runners, joggers to walkers, overall making it a very enjoyable event for all involved. Prizes were presented to the first male (Raymond Byrne), first female (Gemma Reddin), First Child (Anthony Maher) and First Buggy (Dr. Zak Johnson) with prizes sponsored by local businesses

Seven Menswear, Aisling Leydon Make up Artist, Liber Bookshop and Mothercare.

The atmosphere on the day was exceptional benefited by the sounds of LEMON&LIME Entertainment, the weather and the scenic route around Doorly Park. Participants arrived at the finish line to enjoyed sponsored refreshments from local businesses Glencar Water, Good4u and Fitfuel.

Chartered Accountants Northwest Society would like to thank and congratulate everyone who took part in the event. They would also like to sincerely thank all their sponsors, Peter Rynn, Sligo Atheletics Club, the Red Cross and all their volunteers who helped out on the day.

Due to the generous

donations from all participants Chartered Accountants Northwest Society will present a cheque in excess of two thousand euro to Sligo Cancer Support Services.

Chartered Accountants Northwest Society hope to return next year for an even bigger and better event and hope to continue to see lots of familiar faces. Check out participant’s times and pictures from the day on facebook: Chartered Accountants Ireland – Northwest Society.

The Society would also be delighted to hear any feedback or comments from the day via messages on their facebook page or emails to Catherine.young@chartereda ccountants.ie.

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Fionn will be travelling (by sustainable means, of course!) around the island, stopping off at scenic spots, towns and villages and hopefully meeting lots of wouldbe-walkers along the way. He’ll be keeping us updated on his adventures via Green-Schools’ Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. It’s not hard to miss this giant yellow Foot and anyone who spots Fionn can send us photos or tweet us using #FollowFionn.

This year over a thousand schools across Ireland will take part in An Taisce Green-Schools National Walk to School Week. The week is a country-wide initiative which will result in students, their parents and teachers walking to and from school, to celebrate the environmental, health, social and financial benefits of active travel on the school journey.

Building on the success of National Walk to School Week 2013, An Taisce hopes that schools will surpass last year’s figure of 32,000 students walking to school all over Ireland on National WOW (Walk on Wednesday) Day on May 14th. The week will also be an opportunity for schools to learn about all the benefits of other green travel options on the school journey such as cycling, Park ‘n’ Stride or carpooling as alternatives to the car.

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VOTE NO.1 O’MALLEY Austin Francis, Cllr Electoral Area: Westport Phone: (098)66418 Mobile: (087) 2919477 Email: aomalley@cllr.mayococo.ie

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Arigna Mining Experience Arigna Mining Experience center was developed to preserve the energy heritage of the Arigna Valley and to ensure that Arigna maintains its link with Energy themes: Past, Present & Future.This Energy Centre provides visitors with a unique insight into what coal mining life was like in the Arigna Valley, since its beginning in the 1700's until closure in 1990.

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The dripping of water, the intensity of the darkness, the sight of the cramped areas in which the miners lay on their sides in pools of water, leaves visitors astounded that such working conditions existed until

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Lough Key Forest & Activity Park Lough Key has for many centuries drawn people to its spectacular views, abundant wildlife, historic buildings and evocative islands. This beautiful landscape is steeped in a rich history.

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Attrctions are Tree Canopy Walk - 19th Century Servant Tunnels - Moylurg Tower Boda Borg - Lakeside Cafe - Gift Shop - Caravan & Camping Park Adventure Play Kingdom - Forest & Parkland Trails, Bog Gardens, Lakeside Walks & 19th Century Bridges While there discover how this fascinating landscape has been shaped; from underground to up amongst the treetops, ‘Irelands only Tree Canopy Walk, a truly unique experience immersing you in the history, flora and fauna that make Lough Key so unique.

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yott Design was established in 2008 to design personalised Greeting Cards. In the following years we added Wedding Stationery, we provide A full wedding package, Save the Date, Day & Evening Invitations, Mass Booklets & Scrolls and Thank you cards.

These are all designed to customer specification. We can arrange a private consultation with Brides and Grooms to discuss details for their wedding day.

We also do Party Banners for Birthday's, Hen Night's, Christening's and all special

events. Memorial & Acknowledgement Cards are also part of our Business We have Brochures and Sample Packs available on request.

We provide a first class service with you the customer always in mind. We are available for after hours and weekend Consultations by Appointment for all of the services we provide.

Don't hesitate to call us on any of the numbers Office: 071 9666951 or Mob: 087 2996841 Office Hours Mon ~ Fri 10am to 6pm Quality Work Guaranteed Always

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North Roscommon gone and you'll find out about the wildlife that thrives in these forests and on the lake. The 'Lough Key Experience' is an engaging audio trail of the Park's history, flora arid fauna through the 19th century underground tunnels, to the top of the refurbished 5-storey Moylurg viewing tower and along a contemporary Tree Canopy Walk, the first of its kind in Ireland, This 300m long creation of timber and steel gently rises 9m above the woodland floor and offers an engaging 'birds eye' view of nature as it meanders through the treetops offering panoramic views of the shimmering island studded lake.

King House King House is a magnificently restored Georgian Mansion located in Boyle, County Roscommon. It was built in the early 1700’s for Sir Henry King, whose family were one

of the most powerful and wealthy in Ireland. After its first life as a home, King House was converted into a military barracks in the 19th century for the famous Connaught Rangers regiment. At the end of Civil War in 1923 the barracks passed into the control of the newly formed Irish Free State Army.

Following many years as a merchants store, King House was saved from demolition in the late 1980s and restored to its former Georgian style by Roscommon County Council. Marvel at the grandeur, savour the magnificence of the period rooms, or just have fun exploring our interpretive exhibitions designed for both adults and children alike!

Writing with a quill and ink or building a brick vault are just some of the many things to do, and a tour of King House would not be complete without a visit to the cold and forbidding jail cells!

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We are family friendly & situated in a lovely, peaceful location just a short drive from Keadue Village and Kilronan Castle Hotel and Spa. The Miner’s Way Historical Trail (50km walk) and Lough Key Forest Park with their lovely scenery and the excellent Arigna Mining Experience are all in close proximity also.

The large towns of Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon are approx 15 mins drive and Hackney & Taxi services are available locally. The area is safe for children and Babysitting services are also available with prior notice.

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North Roscommon COOTEHALL CABS

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We will provide you with a door to door servers Airport transfers, train bus and local servers and many other destination.

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Swinford & Foxford

The Green Room

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Swinford, County Mayo

• Dermalogica Facials • Lashes & Tinting • Skinbase Microdermabrasion • Manicures • Pedicures • Sun Shower & Fake Tan • Waxing • Threading • Holistic Treatments • Makeup Application • Bridal Beauty Preparation The Green Room Beauty Studio was opened in 2008 and has grown with the Charlestown salon being opened in 2012. Megan Durkan and Joyce Sweeney are a mother & daughter proprietor team, who ensure that you receive a warm welcome and professional service making customers feel happy with every visit.

At The Green Room we pride ourselves in using and retailing the best products in the market.

Our makeup line FUSCHIA is 100% mineral. All tans are organic and paraffin−free. Lycon wax is excellent for all our customers as it is hypoallergenic.

Swinford 094 90 50555 Charlestown 094 90 53000

PLANT & MACHINERY SALES LTD Old Dublin Road, Swinford, Co Mayo • www.mgplant.com Tel: 094-9251209 • Email: sales@mgplant.com

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winford is situated on the N5, on a tributary of the famous River Moy. This lively town is only 10 miles from Ireland West Airport Knock, and 20 minutes drive from Mayo's Capital town, Castlebar. Its range of quality services and activities make it ideal for holiday makers. Swinford is renowned for its fishing waters, in particular the Callow lakes. The River Moy is internationally famous for its excellent salmon fishing, and attracts anglers from all over the globe. The East Mayo Anglers' Association, Swinford have over six and a half miles of prime fishing water A wealth of archaeological sites are within walking distance of the town, which is an excellent base from which to tour many of Mayo's visitor attractions including Croagh Patrick, Ceide Fields and the Foxford Woollen Mills.

A long stretch of the N5 by-passes the town and has proven very popular with cyclists due to the excellent, slightly undulating road surface.

The annual Tour De Humbert runs from Kilcummin, on Killala Bay in Co. Mayo, where a French expeditionary force landed in 1798 to help the Irish in their rebellion that year. It follows the erratic path of the advancing force to the scene of their final battle and defeat at Ballinamuck in Co. Longford. The route passes through some wonderful Sligo, Leitrim and Mayo scenery including Swinford where General Humbert

is said to have camped and stocked up with various supplies.

Each August Bank Holiday weekend, the town hosts its annual street festival, titled Síamsa Sráide Swinford (Fun on the Streets of Swinford), one of Ireland's longest running street festivals. Activities during the week include pageantry, heritage displays, ceili dancing and an international busking competition which is held on the Wednesday of the festival, the traditional Harvest Fair Day. A hugely popular 8km road race forms part of the Mayo Race Series in the town which takes place around Swinford town on the Sunday of the festival.

Swinford is also a convenient base for anyone who would like to explore many of Mayo's major attractions including Knock Shrine and Folk Museum, Foxford Woolen Mills, Ceide Fields, Croagh Patrick, Achill Island, Westport and The Museum of Country Life at Turlough, near the county town of Castlebar. There are many varying theories as to how the town got its name.

Many people say that it derives from a fordable stream which passes through the town and near which was formerly held a considerable market for swine. Like most Irish towns, its placename has no significance or meaning unless written in the Irish language: "Beal Atha na Muice Mouth of the Ford of the Swine".

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Swinford & Foxford

Foxford - The Home of Quality Hope House Residential Rehabilitation Centre Situated in Foxford, Co. Mayo, Hope House is a Residential Addiction Rehabilitation Centre specialising in the treatment of alcohol, drugs, gambling and other dependencies and is regarded as one of the leading Addiction Treatment Centres in the Country.

Hope House provides the highest standard of quality rehabilitation to individuals and families affected by addiction in an environment that is reflective, warm and welcoming and where people are treated with dignity and respect.

All Hope House Counsellors are professionally trained, experienced and accredited and are supported by a strong administrative team and care workers.

Hope House is independently assessed and accredited by CHKS, an international healthcare accrediting body.

If you are concerned that you or a loved one may have a problem with alcohol, drugs or gambling, simply contact Hope House to speak in confidence with a member of their highly skilled and professional team

The Green Room Beauty Salon Beautiful photo of Lough Conn taken by Debbie Harper on 2nd Dec

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ituated on the River Moy, the picturesque town of Foxford has established an excellent reputation as a tourist centre.

Nestling between the Ox and Nephin mountains Foxford is the ideal location for a relaxing, stress free break away from the routines of working life. The warmth of the Foxford blanket is equally matched by the warmth of its people who are always ready to welcome a visitor to their midst. You can choose from its many traditional pubs, restaurants as well as B&B's and Guest-

houses. Foxford has much to entertain its visitors with outdoor activities, visitor centre, fishing and walking. The Foxford Way is an 86km way marked trail which circles the town of Foxford taking in the Ox Mountains, boreens, boglands, archeological sites, lakeshores and river banks. The Foxford Walking Club regularly take to the trails and tracks of the Bealach on a Sunday afternoon. Foxford is a popular fishing destination with the River Moy providing excellent stretches of salmon fishing. Nearby Loughs Conn and Cullin are famous for brown trout.

Heading out this weekend and need to get beautified? On a tight budget but need a treat to pick yourself up? Or getting married and need to find a one stop shop to cover all your beauty needs? If you are ever in any of these situations we have the answer...The Green Room Beauty Studio. The Green Room Beauty Studios are specialised beauty salons providing treatments to women and men including, waxing, skin care treatments, makeup applications, manicure and pedicures, massage, tanning and all bridal beauty preparations. At The Green Rooms no question is too big or too small because your beauty is our BUSINESS!!!!

HOPE HOUSE ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRE

Foxford, Co. Mayo Tel: 094-9256888

Email: hopehouse@eircom.net • www.hopehouse.ie

Hope House is a Rehabilitation Cent!e specialising in the t!eat"ent of alcohol, dr#gs, gambling and other dependencies.

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ope House is one of Irelands leading Residen!al Addic!on Rehabilita!on Centres specialising in the treatment of alcohol, drugs, gambling and other dependencies for the past 20 years. Our primary aim is to provide the highest standard of quality addic!on rehabilita!on to individuals and families affected by addic!on in an environment that is designed to feel as close to “home” as possible, a comfortable and relaxed se#ng that is warm and welcoming and where people are treated with dignity and respect.

Situated in the quiet village of Foxford Co.Mayo on the banks of the river Moy, Hope House provides a tranquil and calm environment to recover and benefit from our highly individualised treatment programme. Hope House is proud of its accredita!on to the interna!onally recognised quality standards of CHKS.

Hope House provides a range of Addic!on Services including • Residen!al treatment • Assessments • Family Programmes • Con!nuing Care Programmes • One to One Outpa!ent Counselling • Telephone Counselling • Family Interven!ons

Hope House is approved by VHI, LAYA, Aviva, Glo Health as well as other private medical aid schemes. Depending on your individual Health Insurance policy, all or part of your treatment fee may be covered.

Hope House also accepts private payments and HSE payments.

Contact us in confidence today to speak with a member of our professional team

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allina town is gearing itself for the Summer season and the business and retail sector is looking forward with confidence even in difficult times. It is heartening to see so many new businesses locating in premises recently vacated and should provide an impetus to development as the economy emerges from the recession.

The town is now the largest in County Mayo and the third largest in the province of Connaught, after Galway and Sligo. In

the context of the West Region, Ballina forms a major centre in the regional settlement hierarchy and is a focal point for the North Mayo/West Sligo area with a catchment population of in excess of 40,000 people.

Ballina is situated at the most southern tip of Killala Bay, at the mouth of the River Moy and is now the well-established centre of commerce for this region.

The total population of Ballina stands at 14,001 (Urban & Rural) as confirmed by the

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Photo: Rosserk Abbey on the Moy Estuary between Killala and Ballina.

Central Statistics Office. The population of Ballina Urban is 6,842, of which 3,326 are male and 3,516 are female.

The town is built along the world famous River Moy, one of the finest salmon fishing rivers in Europe, which attracts a huge influx of visitors each year. In 2008 Ballina was officially launched as the Salmon

Capital of Europe. Indeed, the River Moy is internationally acknowledged as an exceptional salmon fishery, producing several thousand salmon to the rod annually. The famous Ridge Pool, the salmon anglers’ paradise, is located in the heart of the town.

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Ballina Costume Company

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Open Mon - Fri 9am to 5.30pm / Sat 10am to 2pm Telephone: 096-72154

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Focus on Ballina

Looking to the summer season with optimism SUPPLY & FREE FITTING B

Huge Range of Exhausts Catalytic Converters & Tow Bars

allina town is gearing itself for the Summer season and the business and retail sector is looking forward with confidence even in difficult times. It is heartening to see so many new businesses locating in premises recently vacated and should provide an impetus to development as the economy emerges from the recession.

The town is now the largest in County Mayo and the third largest in the province of Connaught, after Galway and Sligo. In

the context of the West Region, Ballina forms a major centre in the regional settlement hierarchy and is a focal point for the North Mayo/West Sligo area with a catchment population of in excess of 40,000 people.

Ballina is situated at the most southern tip of Killala Bay, at the mouth of the River Moy and is now the well-established centre of commerce for this region.

The total population of Ballina stands at 14,001 (Urban & Rural) as confirmed by the

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COACHES BALLINA

VAN PLYLINE KITS SUPPLIED & FITTED

NEW! Top Quality Emmisions test Now Available for Only €19.99 NCT Compatible With Print out of test report

The Salmon Weir Bridge

Ardnaree, Ballina, Co. Mayo • bosalmayo@gmail.com

Telephone: 096-79733

Photo: Rosserk Abbey on the Moy Estuary between Killala and Ballina.

Central Statistics Office. The population of Ballina Urban is 6,842, of which 3,326 are male and 3,516 are female.

The town is built along the world famous River Moy, one of the finest salmon fishing rivers in Europe, which attracts a huge influx of visitors each year. In 2008 Ballina was officially launched as the Salmon

Capital of Europe. Indeed, the River Moy is internationally acknowledged as an exceptional salmon fishery, producing several thousand salmon to the rod annually. The famous Ridge Pool, the salmon anglers’ paradise, is located in the heart of the town.

Continued Over the Page

• Free Pre-School Year • Family run business • We offer a home from home environment 55, Childers Heights, Ballina

Sessional Services Available - Monday to Friday Montessori 9.00 - 12.00 High Scope 9.00 - 12.00 / 12.30-3.00 Catering for children from 2½ to 5 years Now taking bookings for 2014/15

Contact Una Hunt on 087-7929707

Ballina Costume Company

Costume Hire and Accessories Novelty Balloons Altera!on Services

Open Mon - Fri 9am to 5.30pm / Sat 10am to 2pm Telephone: 096-72154

Tone Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo

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Tel: 096­21196 • Email: info@irishfishdirect.com From the Sea Shore direct to your door • Delivered within 24 Hours

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Unit 6, Moy Valley Business Park, Primrose Hill, Ballina, Co. Mayo Suppliers to Supermarkets, Shops, Pubs, Clubs, Restaurants, Butchers and Hotels Suppliers of Pork, Bacon, Cooked Meats, Drozen & Catering Products

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Focus on Ballina

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Focus on Ballina Ballina Salmon Festival

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Our Products include: The salmon is also at the centre of one of the west’s longest established Summer events, Ballina’s salmon festival. In July this year, as in years past, the town will come alive in a frenzy of activity. Over the past five years it has developed into one of Ireland's major festivals, providing a week long feast of free entertainment for the entire family - music, song, theatre, art, heritage, culture and novelty events. Foreign visitors view and experience what is best about Mayo during this spectacular week.

The town’s newest bridge, Salmon Weir Bridge, is a pedestrian bridge over the River Moy from Barrett St. to Ridge Pool Rd. The bridge, which was designed to resemble a fishing rod, was opened in July 2009.

The town is well serviced with its road, rail and bus network and is just approximately 50 miles from Knock International Airport. Ballina is the principle service centre in North Mayo. While there are a number of national multiple retailers within the town centre, including Tesco, Penneys, Easons, Shaws, Dunnes Stores,

Boots, Holland & Barrett, Costa Coffee and others, which are all key anchors and attract customers to the town, the traditional businesses are still a major attraction, and continue to provide locals and visitors with an unrivalled range of products and services.Ballina has a very lively entertainment scene with ample choice when it comes to eating out and hitting the town. A long-standing reputation for being a great place to eat out, Ballina has a wide variety of restaurants serving Irish, European and Asian cuisine. It also has a fine choice in late night bars and night clubs. The newlyrefurbished Arts Centre, with state of the art facilities and 200-seater auditorium is attracting top national and international acts, in addition to providing a facility for local performances and a wide range of social and cultural events. The Jackie Clarke Museum and unique gardens is now attracting additional tourists to the town and the Mary Robinson Interpretive Centre should be a major tourist and cultural addition to the region in the future.

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Focus on Belmullet

elmullet is the final town along Tir Saile or the North Mayo Sculpture Trail. This project which was the largest public arts project in Ireland entailed the creation of fourteen site-specific sculptures along the North Mayo coast from Ballina to Belmullet.The Sculptures were put in place during 1993, as part of the celebration of Mayo 5000, a yearlong event which marked the presence of human-kind in Mayo for over the previous fifty centuries.

Belmullet is a popular area for fishing, with fresh-water and seaangling off Broadhaven Bay. Belmullet is home to many

events and festivals throughout the year, including Feile Beal an Mhuirthead (Belmullet Festival) which is held in August.

Féile Iorrais is a ten day international folk arts festival which takes place during the summer months throughout the Barony of Erris including the town of Belmullet.

Aras Inis Gluaire (the Arts Centre)is located in the civic centre in Belmullet and was opened in 2007. The centre has, since it's opening hosted hundreds of concerts, performances, gigs and exhibitions. It is also the home of Pictiúrlann Iorrais the local film club.

Ionad Deirbhle is a heritage centre located about 11 miles from Belmullet.The centre provides visitors with a fascinating insight into the way of life of local people in times past. Visitors can access a wealth of information on archaeology, local folklore and local history. Ballycroy National Park is located within 30 km of Belmullet. The park was established in 1998 and is Ireland’s sixth National Park. It is made up a wilderness of 11,000 hectares of Atlantic blanket bog and is dominated by the Nephin Beg mountain range.A visitors centre is open at certain times of year, check out the website for more details. Gateway Leisure is a fully air conditioned complex which contains the following facilities: 10 pin bowling lanes, 6 pool tables & air hockey tables, Kid Island – children’s activity centre, birthday party rooms, licensed pub and restaurant and luxury outdoor area.

History In about 1715 Sir Arthur Shaen began "building a little town" on that site of what is now Belmullet.

That little town remained very isolated and under-developed until the new road from Castlebar to Belmullet was opened in 1824.

Later that year the heir to the Shaen estate William Henry Carter arrived in a horse-drawn carriage, the first to ever visit Belmullet.

Over a number of years William Carter improved the infrastructure of the town building the Erris Hotel and a quay which could accommodate vessels of 100 tons.

The town continued to grow and by the 1830's the was a daily postal service from Ballina,numerous trades and fifteen licensed premises in the town and a courthouse (which was constructed in 1833).As with many towns in Mayo the Famine period during the

1840's almost sounded the death knell for the town. The suffering and trauma endured by the population was incredible. Towards the end of the 1880's however things started to again improve with public works projects such as the provision of a town water supply coming on stream. Plans were initiated for the development of a rail link with the rest of Ireland but unfortunately these never came to fruition.

AN BÉAL BINN ERRIS FESTIVAL OF WORDS JUNE 6th/7th & 8th Áras Inis Gluaire, the Arts Centre for Erris, is initiating an exciting new festival of literature in 2014. We present lectures, readings, workshops and debate from: John Banville, Donal Ryan, Eimear O’Connor, Míceál Ó Conaola, Michael Harding, Tommy Tiernan, John Waters, Rosita Boland, Carol Hunt of the Sunday Independentand twice recipient of Foreign Reporter of the Year, Ed Vulliamy of the Guardian and many more.

Music & song also as we present ballads of some literary giants, like Yeats & Kavanagh, as well as commemorating the anniversaries of Brendan Behan and of the publication of James Joyce’s Dubliners with a

production of the highly acclaimed Dubliners Dilemma by Declan Gorman.

We are also giving voice to the cream of Mayo talent, with: Mike McCormack, Colette NicAodh, Martin Dyar and Terry McDonagh.

Set as it is in the Mayo Gaeltacht, we are also delighted to welcome Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh Seán Ó Coisdealbha and Aifric MacAodha. Meanwhile Creative Writing groups from Mayo, Galway and Dublin will offer a selection of their work.

Workshops throughout the weekend on poetry, biography and literary criticism amongst others CONTACT 097 81079 or www.arasinisgluaire.ie FOR MORE DETAILS

Broadhaven Bay Hotel Belmullet, Co. Mayo Telephone: 097-20600

Discover Mayo the Wild Atlantic Way This 2 night break is perfect to discover County Mayo; a real highlight of the Wild Atlantic Way coastal route, with 8 of pps the major points around us alone so we recommend that you take as much time as possible to enjoy our breathtaking sites.

We have pre-programmed Sat Navs available listing all the points of interest and the hire of these are available to you with our compliments when you book this offer. Enjoy a 2 night midweek stay for two people with a 2 course meal on evening of your choice & a hearty full Irish breakfast each morning.

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Focus on Belmullet Elements Kitesurfing - sharing a passion for the wind and waves

Elements Kitesurfing was founded by friends who share a passion for the wind and waves of the world. The Spirit that drives us springs forth from a true love addiction to our extreme sport, and after years of traveling, sharing and experiencing the bliss of a beach based lifestyle & the openness of world wide kiteboarding scene, we have been inspired to leave

our own mark and produce a learning and living experience that truly shows what kiteboarding is all about. So don't just sit there... get up and follow the call of the wind and waves...

Elements Kitesurfing: Visit our webpage at http://www.elementskitesurfing.com or contact us by phone 086-246-3358 or email info@elementskitesurfing.com

Lúnasa Handmade Crafts Lúnasa Handmade Crafts is a craft shop and workshop space in a lovely old building in Belmullet town. The shop is full of stunning, original products from gifted crafters from Co Mayo and beyond. It also sells a wide selection of craft supplies for your next project including the fabulous Autentico chalk paint.

You can drop in anytime and try a great

selction of crafts from their 'Give it a Go' menu and year round there is a packed schedule of weekly, weekend and holiday courses. Lúnasa workshops hosts parties whether it's a birthday, family day out, hen party, team building or simply a weekend away, its a great way to relax and have fun. Making or simply looking, the craftperson in you will be inspired.

Bru Chlann Lir, a modern approved bed and breakfast situated in belmullet the beautiful unspoilt Mullet Peninsula in Erris.

This Bed and Breakfast is located 13km from Belmullet in County Mayo.

The area is a perfect getaway for the angler, the immediate area has an abundance of fish species as well as a choice of fishing spots such as Achill Head and beyond. Golfers can enjoy a superb round of golf at Carne Golf Links, which overlooks the breathtaking Atlantic Ocean.

There’s no better place to go to relax and unwind than Erris in County Mayo. Book your Bed & breakfast stay at Bru Chlann Lir today.

“Boat Trips to Innishkea Islands” Daily trips for groups/individuals in the summer months Boat available for private hire Take a trip to the off shore Islands and discover a forgotten world where the only inhabitants are wildlife.

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Focus on Belmullet

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rom the moment of arrival, Belmullet exudes an air of speciality. The splendid scenery, the proximity to the ocean and the visual appeal makes this the ideal getaway destination Looking for adventure...Erris has it all, beautiful rugged shore, boglands, sandy blue flag beaches, off shore islands, wildlife, hill walks and caves galore, add to this outgoing and friendly locals this makes Belmullet in the heart of The Erris Region a special and exciting place to explore.

The town has three main hotels and many B&Bs to suit all pockets. The Broadhaven hotel and the Talbot hotel offer great accommodation for the discerning traveler.

Bangor Erris Located on the N59, 40km west of Ballina, Bangor Erris (in Irish Beannchar or Baingear) is an attractive little village on the banks of the Owenmore River, in the parish of Kiltane. Approx 2km from the 1000 hectares Carramore Lake, Bangor is

an angler's paradise and an excellent base for wild atlantic salmon and sea trout fishing. Regarded as the gateway to the magnificent Erris Peninsula in North Mayo, Bangor Erris links Belmullet with Ballina and Westport.

Bangor nestles at the foot of the "Bangor Trail" a 29km mountain pass across the Nephin Beg Mountain Range to Newport. If walking or cycling is your pleasure there is a network of quiet country roads that will take you through miles of unspoilt natural beauty. As well as being a popular fishing destination there are many other activities and attractions within easy reach of this friendly north Mayo village. The superb 18hole golf links at Carne, Belmullet with magnificent panoramic views of the islands of Inniskea and Innisglora, is less than half an hour away. The historic Céide Fields Visitor Centre is approx 30 mins drive.

To savour the delights of this gateway village why not come to and see for yourself!

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Mayo Sings in May!

Fantastic line up for the third Mayo International Choral Festival Córfhéile Idirnáisiúnta Mhaigh Eo. Tues 13th – Sun 18th May, 2014.

‘Morehead State University Concert Choir’, USA, taking part in the Mayo International Choral Festival, 13th – 18th May, 2014.

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ver 1000 singers will take part in the third Mayo International Choral Festival, performing songs from many genres, including jazz, pop, folk, barbershop, sacred and gospel music. Mayo in May - the mecca for all music lovers!

The third festival will take the form of 35 male and female International, National and Mayo choirs participating on a competitive and non-competitive basis. The event will include a

number of evening and daily county-wide performances, as well as competitions and workshops. For visitors - friendship, relaxation and a memorable Mayo Experience is ensured, allowing audiences and choirs to meet with other choirs and locals, relax and enjoy a great weekend in the beautiful West of Ireland.

Choirs from Mayo and local community groups will assist with the coordination of the events.

International choirs include: from

the US – Morehead University State Choirs, from England – the Huntingdon Male Voice Choir, from Wales – Cór Meibbion Talgarth and from Scotland – Rudsambee Company of Singers. In addition there are choirs, although based in Ireland, that are made up of people of various nationalities, including the ‘Cantóirí’ and ‘Unison’ choirs.

Six community concerts will take place all over the county, with local and visiting choirs performing at each - Thursday 15th May sees the festival opening concert in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Westport. On Friday 16th choirs and guest artistes will perform at concerts in Ballina, Ballintubber, Claremorris, and Swinford. Saturday sees the adjudications of the competing choirs, which is open to the public. It’s a great chance to see all the choirs singing at their

best! In between the competitions choirs will perform short outdoor street performances and also at Mayo Memorial Peace Park, weather permitting. At 8.30pm on Saturday evening, many of the prize-winning choirs will perform at the Gala Choral Concert, in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, during which the Premier Competition will also be held. Also at the close of this event, all the choirs will sing two songs, as a massed choir, the highlight of the festival, with over seven hundred of a choir taking to the stage in previous years.

Immediately after the Gala concert, there is a great opportunity to meet the choirs at the festival club 'afterglow'.

On Sunday, everyone is invited to sing at the Dawn Chorus at Lough Lannagh Carpark Castlebar at 8am – for those rising early or for those going home from the celebrations the night before! New this year, Mayo’s heroes and heroines in song are honoured, and this aspect of the festival includes a lecture by Harry Bradshaw, on the famous Mayo-born tenor ‘John Feeney’, which will take place Tues 13th in Ballina Library, and Wed 14th in Castlebar Library.

The festival has the support of Mayo County Council, discoverireland.ie, Failte Ireland and LEADER (South West Mayo Development Company).

For more information, log onto www.mayochoral.com or www.facebook.com/mayochoral Over 1000 singers in 35 choirs, as follows: • Athlone A Capella, Westmeath • Ballina Chamber Choir • Ballintubber Abbey Choir • Bangor Ladies Choir, Down • Cantabile, Cork • Cantóirí, Dublin

• Castlebar Gospel Choir • Cill Áodaín Choral Society • Colmcille Choir, Derry • Cor Le Cheile, Galway • Cór Meibion Talgarth, Wales • Cór Mhaigh Eo • Duhallow Choir, Cork • Enchiriadis Chamber Choir, Dublin • Gardiner St. Gospel Choir, Dublin • Harmonia, Mayo • Huntingdon Male Voice Choir, England • Lawlor School of Song Choir, Mayo • Marine Institute Singers, Galway • Mayo Male Voice Choir • Mayo School of Music Youth Choir • Men’s Shed Choir, Castlebar • Morehead State University Concert Choir, USA • Morehead State University Chamber Singers, USA • Mount St. Michael Secondary School Choir, Claremorris • Navan Community Gospel Choir • No Half Measures, Sligo • North Dublin Community Gospel Choir • Park Singers, Dublin • Rudsambee Company of Singers, Scotland • St Joseph's Secondary School Senior Choir, Mayo • Swinford Church Choir • Tone Cold Sober, Sligo • Unison World Music Choir, Dublin • Westport Childrens’ Choir Bígí Linn!

For more info see www.mayochoral.com or Facebook Tickets: On door(s) and local outlets The festival office (open from May 13th) is located at the front entrance to the Royal Theatre, Castlebar.

‘Rudsambee Company of Singers’, Scotland, taking part in the Mayo International Choral Festival

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Robbie Williams: No Take That Tour With Baby T

he singer reveals his wife is expecting their second child but says the new arrival will stop him reuniting with his old group. Robbie Williams has said he will not be joining Take That on any future tour after revealing he is to become a father again.

The singer announced his wife Ayda was pregnant for the second time while he was on his European tour. He tweeted: "Ayda and I are delighted to announce that Theodora Rose Williams is going to be a big sister. RW xxx" Speaking to The Sun newspaper, the star said his wife's pregnancy and his gruelling schedule meant he had decided not to reunite with his former bandmates.

He said: "Logistically, I can't do it. I have the tour and I'm going to be a dad again."

Williams is currently in the middle of a 41-date tour of Europe, which will take him to several venues in the UK. He also plans to travel to Australia, where he will play a further eight shows.

The Swings Both Ways tour showcases his album of the same name, which features cover versions and original material sung

in his now-trademark swing jazz style. Take That are yet to announce any upcoming tour dates but there is feverish speculation among fans they may be planning a string of gigs in 2015.

Gary Barlow toured recently but is not expected to return to The X Factor, after announcing live on air he was quitting the show.

Washing Machine Ordeal For Two-Year-Old Boy A toddler had to be rescued by firefighters after getting stuck inside a washing machine at his home in China.

The two-year-old boy climbed into the spin dryer section of the appliance to retrieve a toy, but then got his legs stuck in a basket.

Firefighters had to be called to the boy's family home in the eastern city of Nanjing in Jiangsu province. After discussing how to free the child, they decided to carefully dismantle the device. First they used a saw and hydraulic pliers to open the washer's cabinet, and then they used a hacksaw and scissors to break the basket.

After a delicate 30-minute operation, the boy was released uninjured.

House Prices: Best Annual Rise 'Since 2007'

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he latest snapshot of UK house prices points to an acceleration in growth, with the biggest annual rise since 2007 recorded in April.

The Nationwide House Price Index charts a 1.2% increase month-on-month and a 10.9% rise over the past 12 months with the top end of the market in London and the South East leading the charge.

The performance took the average cost of a home in the UK to 183,577, Nationwide calculated.

Its monthly report was re-

leased as a study by the housing charity shelter and auditors KPMG warned that prices could quadruple in 20 years if more is not done to tackle the housing shortage, which is seeing 100,000 fewer homes than are needed being built each year.

High demand but poor supply of properties for sale has been a major factor behind the recovery in the housing market in the wake of the financial crisis with schemes to help people secure a mortgage, such as Help to Buy, stoking the interest.

Robert Gardner, Nationwide's

Chief Economist, said: "The introduction of Mortgage Market Review (MMR) measures could have an impact on activity levels in the months ahead as the new measures bed down.

"However, underlying demand is likely to remain robust, as mortgage rates remain close to all-time lows and as consumer confidence improves further on the back of stronger labour market conditions and the brighter economic outlook.

"Earnings growth is beginning to pick up, with wage increases finally outpacing the rise in the

cost of living in February.

"Nevertheless, house price growth is outstripping income growth by a wide margin.

"The risk is that unless supply accelerates significantly, affordability will become stretched.

“The upturn in construction of new homes continues to lag far behind the upturn in demand, with the number of new homes being built in England still around 40% below pre-crisis levels (and this was already insufficient to keep up with the increase in the number of households being formed).

"MMR measures, which place a greater emphasis on affordability, should help to ensure that prices do not become detached from earnings.

The Nationwide report highlighted that higher priced properties in London and the South East accounted for a higher proportion of transactions during April - renewing fears of a price bubble.

Mr Gardner added: "In London, the proportion of housing transactions involving properties over £500,000 has increased from 13% in 2007 to around 25% in 2013.

"The share involving properties of over £1m has more than doubled from 3% to more than 6%."

Silver-Lined Underpants 'Protect Sperm Count'

Silver-lined boxer shorts to repel radiation from everyday gadgets have been developed by a British scientist.

Joseph Perkins says the metal woven into the Wireless Armour underwear creates a small Faraday cage to protect against 99.9% of radiation.

He says the pants are necessary because of falling sperm counts, which he believes is partly due to the gadgets we use every day.

Mr Perkins said the underwear works because the cage - invented by Michael Faraday in the 1800s - distributes any electromagnetic radiation evenly around it.

In a message on his Indiegogo fundraising page Mr Perkins said: "The communications systems in parliament and vital military installations are all protects by Faraday cages to stop them being interfered with.

"Now you can protect your most valuable assets too with Wireless Armour.

"This covers the entire range of radiation emitted by wireless devices, from voice and texts through to 4G and Wi-Fi." Mr Perkins said the idea came to him while teaching physics in Switzerland, when he said he realised his gadgets were exposing him to "huge amounts of radiation".

He says he needs to raise £30,000 to put the underwear into production.

Early backers can get a pair for £14, while the price will rise to £24 for later backers.

Mr Perkins says he also plans to develop a bra which protects against radiation.

Policewoman Sacked Over 'Plebgate' Row A police officer who sent details of the Downing Street row to another officer - who then leaked them to the press - is dismissed.

A policewoman has been sacked after details of the "Plebgate" row were leaked to the press, the Metropolitan Police has said.

Gillian Weatherley was found guilty of gross misconduct over her role in the debacle after a three-day hearing.

The Diplomatic Protection Squad member was on duty in Downing Street on the day of the confrontation between former chief whip Andrew Mitchell and PC Toby Rowland in September 2012. The row erupted when Mr Mitchell was prevented from cycling through the main gate of Downing Street.

The Tory MP, who was accused of calling the officer a "****ing pleb", ended up resigning over the row. He has always maintained he never used the word "pleb", although he admits swearing during the altercation.

A day after the confrontation, PC Weatherley sent a photograph of an email between PC Rowland and his bosses to another officer, James Glanville, who then leaked details to a national newspaper. At her misconduct hearing, she was found to have breached standards of professional behaviour in relation to honesty and integrity. She was also found to have breached orders and instructions, ignored confidentiality rules, committed discreditable conduct and failed to challenge and report improper conduct.

The officer was suspended from duty following her arrest in February last year.

Prosecutors previously decided not to press charges against PC Weatherley, who was accused by the Metropolitan Police of giving "inaccurate and misleading" statements to officers investigating the row.

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BEALTAINE ARTS FESTIVAL B allina Arts Centre is a staunch supporter of Bealtaine and launches a most exciting programme throughout May to celebrate the 19th annual Bealtaine arts festival, celebrating creativity as we age.

Bealtaine offers the beginner the chance to discover hidden talents and for a long-dormant skill to find a new channel. The theme for Bealtaine 2014 is ‘And catch the heart off guard’, a phrase from Seamus Heaney's poem Postscript. It is an invitation to be surprised by joy, to astonish yourself, to find your heart’s desire without looking for it.

It is proven that people in care, people who are living alone, even people with Alzheimers or other dementia-related conditions, if they have access to music, art and drama, they experience significant benefits. Among these are a reduction in anxiety and depression, improvement in communicating and interacting with others, an improvement in mental and physical health that can even reduce the need for some medications.

Ballina Arts Centre proudly showcases the talents and creativity of both first time and professional older artists with an excellent programme.

On 7th May, 2pm, Ballina Arts Centre welcomes Small Plastic Wars, a theatre production, which is partially based on actor Pat McGrath’s own life story which is built on a bitter-sweet bedrock of unrealised dreams, the challenges of married life and the impact of recession. His passion for a hobby he never had time for fills the void of unemployment, skews his

priorities and for a time outweighs any concerns about family or income. This is true for most of us and so it is advantageous that Pat is happy to do post show discussions following the shows. The discussions will be based on the contents of the play and the pressures people experience at the loss of a job and the effects – good and not so good - of radical changes in working life on self-esteem, family and a community.

Bealtaine Film Tour at Ballina Arts Centre.

Ballina Arts Centre is delighted to present High Society, 2pm.

The Strand 16th May The Quartert 23 May Ambivalence Gallery Tour by Kieron Gilroy on 30th May Cleo van de Grijn.

The Bealtaine festival was established in Ireland in 1996.

Bealtaine is an Age & Opportunity initiative part-funded by the Arts Council and delivered by hundreds of organizations around the country.

Minister Kathleen Lynch, Minister with responsibility for Disability, Older people, Equality and Mental Health, recently awarded certificates to the first 16 graduates of Age & Opportunities “Creative Exchanges” programme. The graduation ceremony held in the Irish Museum of Modern Art, celebrates the award of the first Creative Exchanges certificates which will bring a new level of creativity into the lives of people in nursing homes.

Accessibility please let us know if you have a wheelchair or disability so we can provide suitable seating.

Looking forward to seeing you …..Details and contacts

Music – THE RIGHT NOTE As usual we will encourage people to greet the dawn in song on the final Sunday in May with the DAWN CHORUS. This year we are organizing a weekend of learning about, caring for and maintaining the older voice. We know that many older people are active in choirs and we are keen to support that and to learn more about it.

We are still tying down details of location but included will be composition workshops with Elaine Agnew, vocal technique workshops with Alan Leech, some sight singing and having fun with repertoire.

We’ll be introducing a DAWN CHORUS 2014 song this year so that all over the country, we’ll be singing from the same hymn sheet!

Watch this space for further details on location and dates of THE RIGHT NOTE and DAWN CHORUS. Literature We are working with Dublin Writer’s Festival to develop an event that draws from the concerns and themes raised by the interviewees for our LIFE IS FOR LIVING 25th anniversary book. This is still in planning as is a joint poetry event which we are organizing with POETRY IRELAND – again, we will issue further information on this as soon as we have confirmation of it.

VOLTAGE FUNDING Just a reminder too that funding is still available under this scheme and arts organizations which work with older people are welcome to apply. The VOLTAGE Bursary offers

NoCrows CD Launch Concert @ The Hawkswell

Sat 24 May, 8pm: One of the most original and unique acts on the Irish acoustic world music scene, the multicultural melting pot that is NoCrows combines the rhythms of Catalunia and South America with original songs and tunes, Irish and American folk songs, a hint of Gypsy swing with an exotic eastern influence, and some Irish traditional music thrown into the mix with some aplomb. NoCrows recently added Russian Gypsy violin virtuoso Oleg Ponomarev and singer songwriter Ray Coen to the already heady mixture of Mallorcan, Swiss and Sligo musicians.

€5,000 along with support to an older group with plans for an interesting or exciting project that will have real benefit. Older people in Ireland invest a lot of time and energy in their local communities, through environmental projects, charity work, drama clubs, choirs, doing a lot with almost no money. The VOLTAGE Bursary is a way for Age & Opportunity to celebrate that work and to see what one group could achieve with an investment of €5,000 and a little support along

the way. We are looking for projects that demonstrate older people’s capacity and potential for taking on roles within their localities. The organisation is particularly interested in intergenerational projects. The closing date for applications for the VOLTAGE Bursary is now 21st February 2014 and applicants must be prepared to evaluate and learn from their work and share their ideas with others.

See www.ageandopportunity.ie

Gay Byrne live on stage @ The Hawkswell Theatre

Thurs 15 May, 8pm Gay Byrne, one of the most loved television and radio personalities in Irish history will perform his show, GAY BYRNE, LIVE ON STAGE, as part of a short Irish tour. Following sell-out shows last year, this is an exclusive chance to enjoy Gay Byrne at his best in a live performance telling some of the greatest showbiz stories never told in a hilarious evening’s entertainment, described as “a master class in comedy”. In his five decade broadcasting career, Gay Byrne hosted the Late Late from 1962 to 1999 and was the first presenter to ever interview the Beatles on TV, he is recognized as “the man who changed Ireland”, both on his RTÉ morning radio show and the weekly Late Late Show where he introduced Ireland to modernity. In his five decade broadcasting career, Gay Byrne was “the man who changed Ireland”.

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Shane Filan and Paddy Casey added to Westport Festival of Music & Food Line up

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estport Festival of Music & Food is pleased to confirm that Shane Filan and Paddy Casey will be performing at the two day family friendly boutique festival which takes place in the picturesque grounds of Westport House on Saturday, 28th & Sunday, 29th June.

Following his sold-out shows in Dublin and Belfast, Sligo’s very own Shane Filan will perform his first solo gig in the West of Ireland at the Westport Festival on Saturday, 28th June. Shane released his debut solo album 'You & Me' through Capitol Records in November last year featuring the hit singles 'Every-

thing To Me', 'About You' and the latest release 'Knee Deep In My Heart'.

Shane & his band are sure to be a big hit at Westport as they will perform songs from Shane’s new album as well as a string of Westlife favourites.

Paddy Casey has been at the forefront of the Irish music scene since releasing his debut album Amen (So Be It) in 1999, while his second release Living became the biggest seller in Ireland out-selling U2. As one of Ireland’s most popular artists Paddy has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with U2 on their Vertigo Tour, while also selling a week long sold out residencies in Dublin’s prestigious Olympia Theatre and RDS. He has also featured heavily on the international stage having been invited onto and performed on the Hit American CBS Chat Show ” The Late Show” with David Letterman. After a five year hiatus, Paddy Casey returned with his fourth album The Secret Life Of on 9 November 2012. It was recorded, produced and mixed at home in Paddy’s kitchen by Paddy and Pat Donne.

MUSIC The Westport Festival of Music & Food has stellar line-up featuring a host of acclaimed international and Irish music acts including Bryan Adams, David Gray, Sinead O’Connor, Kool & The Gang, Bell X1, The Divine Comedy, Sophie Ellis Bextor,

Shane Filan, Paddy Casey, The Jim Jones Revue, The Overtones, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Kila, The Selecter starring Pauline Black & Gaps Hendrickson, Bjorn Again, Tony Joe White, The Bootleg Beatles, The Hot Sprockets, Morrissey & Marshall, Tinariwen, The Kilfenora Ceile Band, Alien Envoy (Nick Kelly of The Fat Lady Sings new project), the Barley Mob and The Clew Bay Pipe Band. Additional acts will be announced over the next few months.

THE ROISIN DUBH STAGE The hugely popular ‘Róisín Dubh’ Stage is back again this year with a supreme selection of incredibly talented up and coming Irish acts including Little Green Cars, The Cast of Cheers, Lisa O’Neill, Daithi, We Cut Corners, Enemies, Windings, Tvvins, Elaine Mai, Dott, Boyfights, The Depravations, Rudy Trixx, It Was All A Bit Black & White, My Fellow Sponges, Zero Era and Tracy Bruen.

CHEFS KITCHEN Gastronomic gurus including Rachel Allen, Clodagh McKenna, Darina Allen as well as Ross Lewis (Chapter One), Derry Clarke (L’Ecrivain), Noel McMeel (Lough Erne Resort), Neven Maguire (MacNean House), Seamus Commons (Knockranny House, Westport) and Frankie Mallon (An Port Mor, Westport) will prepare delicious mouth-watering

dishes using locally produced, seasonal ingredients from Mayo and the surrounding areas in The Chef’s Kitchen, which will be located in the Food & Wine Magazine Village.

FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY The Westport Festival welcomes all ages and of course kids under 12 are allowed in for free accompanied by an adult. Westport House has an amazing award winning Pirate Adventure Park which includes a host of FREE activities for kids and parents too…

ADULT TICKETS – NON CAMPING • Day Tickets (Saturday or Sunday) €76 (including booking fee) •Weekend Tickets €131 (including booking fee) Children 12 years or younger go free – up to two per paying adult CAMPING TICKETS • Weekend Festival & Camping Ticket (tents only): €160 per person • Weekend Festival & Campervan Ticket: €170 per person (a separate ticket must be purchased for each van at €40 per van) TICKETS Westport Festival of Music & Food tickets are on sale from Ticketmaster For further information visit www.westportfestival.com

Ballet Theatre UK presents The Little Mermaid 45th Year Anniversary Tour - Steeleye Span

THE HAWKSWELL THEATRE, Tues 20 May, 8pm

THE HAWKSWELL THEATRE - Tues 13 May, 7.30pm Join Ballet Theatre UK on this dramatic retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s all-time favourite story of The Little Mermaid, who falls in love with a human Prince and gives up everything to win his love. The kind hearted Little Mermaid rescues the Prince during a storm at sea, and begins a journey that takes her far from her home beneath the waves.

Determined to pursue her love on to the shore she makes a bargain with an evil Sea Witch, but it comes at a heavy price. Ballet Theatre UK’s charming and poignant ballet explores the nature of longing, how making choices have lasting consequences and how goodness can be rewarded in unexpected ways.

Folk rock pioneers Steeleye Span are celebrating 45years with a new live show. Maddy Prior - the voice of the band - leads a line-up featuring faces old and new. Having recently collaborated with Sir Terry Pratchett on a record based on his Wintersmith novel, their 2014 performances will see them perform new gems alongside classics that have made them one of the most successful British Folk Rock bands ever.

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The specially engineered, super-hydrophobic and oleophobic paint, which repels water and oils, has been applied to the all-new Nissan Note to create the world's first selfcleaning car.

To assess the real-world effectiveness of the superhydrophobic as a potential aftermarket application, engineers at Nissan Technical Centre Europe will be testing the self-cleaning Note over the coming months in a variety of conditions.

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‘Dairy farmers need to play the long game with milk quota changes’

T

he removal of milk quotas provides significant opportunity, but only for those farmers that are well prepared.

This is according to Bank of Ireland’s head of Agriculture, Seán Farrell, who was speaking at lthe recent Bank of Ireland agri conference in Fermoy.

Irish dairy farmers are readying themselves for a potential boon

period in the industry with the abolition of milk quotas from 2015. As one of the most profitable conventional farming system, the imminent removal of the quotas is set to enhance the sector’s attractiveness even further over the next five years.

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according to Seán Farrell, head of Agriculture at Bank of Ireland. “We expect to see significant growth from next year onwards and we know that many dairy farmers have already bred additional stock in anticipation of the change, while many others are considering expanding their farms in the future.” The removal of the sector’s most considerable limiting factor will also lend itself to attracting new entrants, and while Farrell encourages entry to the sector, he says that converting to dairying will not be for everyone and has a word of warning for those that are considering making the switch.

“New dairy farmers should concentrate their immediate efforts on seeking out the best advice possible at this stage.

There are many platforms available for them to do so such as local discussion groups. Spending some time on dairy farms with high standards of efficiency is also a smart move, which should offer invaluable insight into proficient grass and cash budgeting. Starting out with good habits like this offers new entrants a solid base on which to build their business.”

What’s your position?

One of the key questions for all dairy farmers ahead of next year’s change should be ‘where am I now?’ “A thorough review of the existing balance sheet including land, buildings, infrastructure, machinery and stock should be an immediate prior-

ity,” notes Farrell. “It’s also best to carry out a full appraisal of the financial position and undertake a realistic assessment of the human resources required to take advantage once the limit of quota on production have been removed. Today, farmers should be asking themselves where they want to be in five years’ time, and while some farmers will choose to expand, others, depending on factors such as family circumstances or personal ambition, may wish to remain at current levels of production and decide that improving efficiencies within their current resources is the best way forward.

Whatever the scenario for each individual, it’s best to have it worked out well in advance of such a marked shift in the sector.”

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New study says seven portions of fruits and vegetables daily may reduce risk of dying

A new study says that vegetables and fruits can reduce the risk of dying. While people have always known about the health benefits of eating such foods, what's important here is that the amount of veggies and fruits is what may help people live longer. Specifically, the researchers involved in the University of London study said that people who eat seven portions of fresh fruit and vegetables every day might be able to slash their risk of dying by up to 42 percent.

The eating habits of over 65,000 people were tracked for 12 years and compared to people who ate less than one portion of fruits and vegetables daily; those eating

seven portions were shown to have a 25 percent lower risk of death from cancer and a 31 percent lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease.

The findings, which were reported in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, state, "A robust inverse association exists between fruit and vegetable consumption and mortality, with benefits seen in up to 7+ portions daily."

Seven portions of fruits and vegetables: is it too much?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 30-year-old male who gets about 30-60 minutes of exer-

cise daily requires 2 cups of fruit and 3.5 cups of vegetables daily, less than the findings of this new study. However, it's important to note that requirements vary based on age, gender, exercise level and dietary requirements/preferences.

Some people take issue with consuming excessive amounts of fruits and vegetables, indicating that it may lead to weight gain.

Many individuals tend to gravitate more toward fruits than vegetables, which could be problematic.

Some fruit has almost three times the calories per serving as nonstarchy vegetables. So it's necessary to pay attention to the balance of these portions.

Boys should be given HPV vaccine Yoga in pregnancy reduces anxiety The HPV vaccine, which is currently given to young girls in Ireland to prevent cervical cancer, should be given to young boys as well, experts have said.

HPV (human papilloma virus) is a group of more than 100 viruses. HPV infection is very common - in fact, it is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) worldwide. Most HPV infections have no noticeable symptoms and over 90% are cleared by the body's immune system.

However, some people will develop infections that need treatment.

In women, HPV infections can lead to abnormal changes in the cervix, which if left untreated, can lead to cervical cancer. The provision of the vaccine to girls in their first year of secondary school has been in place here since 2010.

However, a new study by scientists at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and St James's Hospital has found a high rate of cancer-associated HPV infections in men who have sex with men. These infections would be preventable if the HPV vaccine was provided to males.

According to their findings,

the incidence of HPV-associated anal cancer is on the increase. Furthermore, men who have sex with men, especially those who already have HIV, are ‘disproportionately affected'.

Meanwhile, HPV now also accounts for around one in five cases of head, neck and throat cancers in Ireland and this figure is rising.

This latest study, which looked at men who have sex with men, half of whom had HIV, revealed that 69% were infected with HPV. At least one in four of these had a specific type of HPV, known as HPV type 16, which has been linked to over 80% of anal cancers.

"Our study highlights the burden of anal HPV infection in men who have sex with men and those with HIV co-infection. A significant proportion of participants in our study did not have evidence of current infection with HR-HPV types 16 or 18, which are the HPV types most commonly associated with anal cancer.

This indicates that a large proportion could benefit from HPV vaccination," noted the study's principal investigator, Prof Colm Bergin, of TCD.

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Also commenting on the findings, the study's lead author, Dr Corinna Sadlier, of TCD, pointed out that the National Immunisation Advisory Committee recently recommended that the HPV vaccine be made available for males and females with immunecompromising conditions, such as HIV. It also stated that the HPV vaccine should be considered for men who have sex with men up to the age of 26 years, and boys aged nine to 26 years.

"The greatest benefit of the HPV vaccine has been demonstrated prior to sexual debut. Universal vaccination of boys and girls, as is offered in the US and Australia, is the ideal. While we await guidance on provision of HPV vaccine for boys, this data would support provision of targeted vaccination of high risk groups.

"Public Health and national policy maker support is needed if these guidelines are to be implemented and if this new information is to be integrated into national policy,' she said.

Details of this study are published in the journal, HIV Medicine

Yoga during pregnancy can reduce stress and anxiety levels, the first study of its kind has found.

According to UK researchers, high levels of anxiety during pregnancy have been linked with postnatal depression, which can increase the risk of developing depression later in life.

Stress during pregnancy has also been linked to an increased risk of behavioural and developmental problems in children and mental health problems in mothers. It is also thought to increase the risk of premature births and having babies with a low birth weight.

The researchers set out to see whether yoga can reduce stress levels. This marks the first time the effects of yoga on pregnant women have been studied.

The study monitored the progress of 59 women who were pregnant for the first time. Some of the women took part in a prenatal yoga session once a week for eight weeks, while the other women had their normal prenatal treatment with no yoga.

The researchers found that even one session of prenatal yoga was found to reduce anxiety levels by over 30%. Stress hormone levels also fell by 14%. Similar results were recorded at the final session of yoga.

"It is surprising this has never been looked at before, we have long believed that it works but no research had been done to back up the theory. We have now gone some way to prove that it can help. It was not a small effect either. This has the potential to really help mothers who are feeling anxious about their pregnancy," the researchers said.

They pointed out that prenatal yoga involves relaxation and breathing techniques, as well as postures that pregnant women can achieve.

"There is a growing body of evidence that maternal antenatal anxiety may increase the risk of pre-term delivery and the likelihood of giving birth to a low birth weight child. If we can reduce these risk factors, and perhaps reduce the rate of postnatal mood disorders in mothers and

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negative health outcomes in their offspring, then that can only be a good thing," they insisted. The researchers said that these results ‘confirm what many who take part in yoga have suspected for a long time'.

"There is also evidence yoga can reduce the need for pain relief during birth and the likelihood for delivery by emergency caesarean," the team from the Universities of Manchester and Newcastle added.

Details of these findings are published in the journal, Depression and Anxiety.

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Rathedmond Road, Finisklin, Sligo 071-919 2011

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

BUY ONLINE @ www.silvershardware.com

OLD HIRE

SALE | FARM QUADS | SALE

CRANE Horse drawn moving machine with feed €300.

New mudguards for 35/20 diesel tractor €160.

Twin wheels for Ferguson 65 tractor €230.

Old Raleigh bicycle €150.

Oil lamp – Tilley Lamp suitable for pubs.

Tel: 086 4186059

Annual Sale on through FEBRUARY REDUCTIONS on ALL STOCK We Deliver to every County, Every Week Parts and Tyres Also Available

PETER & ARON OF IRISH QUDS - Annual Farm Quad SALE We have the largest selection of clean, used Hondas in Ireland. 250cc to 800cc.

We Specialise in low hours and miles quads. 2x4, 4x4 Pre Season Servicing - Nationwide Delivery / Collection. We sell more farm quads to more farmers than HOLIDAY ACCOManyone.

All Serviced and with a minimum 3 month guarantee.

MODATION:

SPAIN, TORREVIEJA, 2 BED Tel. PETER 087-6777569 - www.quads.ie - info@quads.ie downstairs near all Dealer in Connacht, Irish Quads, Mulranny, Westport Officially duplex, Approved Honda Irish bars, restaurants and

WRITE YOUR ADVERT HERE:

NO. OF ISSUES TO APPEAR IN (MAX 3) : HEADING TO APPEAR UNDER: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: THE FOLLOWING DETAILS ARE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY AND WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED. These details MUST be completed for all adverts NAME: ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE NUMBER: EMAIL: Please tick if you do not wish to avail of offers and information Northwest Express may offer from time to time

(MAX 30 WORDS) Post the completed form to FREE CLASSIFIEDS, Northwest Express, Office 3, Unit 7, North West Business Park, Collooney, Co. Sligo STRICTLY PRIVATE ADVERTISERS ONLY - BUSINESSES CAN CALL 071-9154538 AND SPEAK TO ONE OF OUR FRIENDLY SALES REPRESENTATIVES ABOUT OUR EXCELLENT RATES.

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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

Your Advert PML WINDOWS & DOORS Here!

Visit www.dg-upvcwindows.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

• 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

CONCRETING

Irish Shamrock Trees Whitethorn & Beech Hedging Trees and more

All types of concreting

Floors, Footpaths, Streets, Kerbs, Brick Paving, Tarmacadam, etc

• Aeos & REPS Specialists • All trees and tree plants • Trees from €2.00 • All year round planting • Best Value Trees in Ireland.

Call Seamus: 086-8617606

We pride ourselves on our truly friendly and efficient service.

NOEL DALY

Tel: 087-2743914 24 HR www.irishshamrocktrees.com

TILING

Mobile: 086-3670879

• Limestone • Ceramic • Quarry • Mosaic • Granite • Porcelain • Terracotta Supplied and Fitted All Grant Work Undertaken

Specialising in Wetrooms, Detailed Tiling and Bathroom Construction From Start to Finish, including Plumbing and Electrical.

Tel: 087-287-9904

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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

MAINTENANCE MAN All new construction, extensions and renovations Covering: Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon and Mayo

Tom 0876786275

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

D.G. Blocklaying & Sub-Contractor

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

Prop. Kevin Burns Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh

Suppliers & Installers of uPVC Windows & Doors

Plastering & Building Contractor

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

GLASS PARTS ETC REPLACED Brendan Gormley

CHIMNEY REPAIRS IRELAND • 20 year guarantee • 25 years experience • Relining and rebuilding • Smoke and soot problems solved • Free estimates • Free assistance with insurance claims

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

071-9183860

3 Ton Dumper / Digger & Roller For Hire

087-2562669

JOHN HASTINGS: 087-2416533

MAKERS, SUPPLIERS & FITTERS MACE MIDDLE, CLAREMORRIS.

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

www.mcganns.com

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

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

For all your carpentry needs at keen rates

HOUSE SERVICES & SEPTIC TANKS

TO WINDOWS, DOORS & PATIO DOORS

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

North West Windows

Tom Cawley

087-2218487

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

www.chimneyrepairs.ie

Call Gerry on 086-8547841 / 086-2343447

Phone for a FREE QUOTE

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

Tel : Office 1800 283067 / 087-7997671

• Carpentry • Plumbing • Electrical • Painting • Decoration • Block Walls • All Household Maintenance

• Extensions • Renovations • Dry Lining • C2 Reg & Insured

Tile & Bathroom Centre

Complete Chimney Care and Repair

A full listing of products and rates are available on request

TELEPHONE: 094-9388208 MOBILE: 087-2503184

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

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

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BUILDING

CHIMNEYS

SKIP HIRE Septic Tank Emptying

Cashel Chimney Repairs Ltd Reline & Rebuild - Years of Experience Free Quotes and Surveys No height restrictions - Nationwide - Suppliers and fitters of Stoves - Attic Insulation

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

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

Tel: 071-9197777 / 087-2311754

Tel: 091-770775 / Pat 087-2458126

E-mail: cashelchimneyrepairsltd@gmail.com

Waste Permit No. wwcpo-12-11041

GLASS Gilroy Glass Ltd LG & GLAZING Hazelwood Rd, Sligo

• Manufacturers of double glazed units to trade and retail

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

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS

National Guild Of Master Craftsmen CALL PAT: 087 250 0636 091 789 836 CALL GABRIEL: 087 226 6236 093 287 75

FREEFONE: 1800 200 510

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

Oil Kits Supplied and Fitted, Stoves and Ranges Fitted

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

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

RELINE • REBUILD • REPAIR

• All Work Certified • Minimum Disruption • 30 Years Experience • Nationwide Service

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

Fully Insured and Free Quotes

info.damchimney@gmail.com

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

0911

CHIMNEY FIRE

Westport Road, Castlebar

Tel: 094-9022000

Thermal Imaging Smoke Testing Draught Testing Problem Solving CCTV Chimney Inspections

Declan 087-9974893

Your Advert Here!

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

INSULATION PRODUCTS

GERARD

DEVANEY

www.superiorinsulations.ie

Superior Insulations, Charlestown, Co. Mayo

Lo Call: 1890 253 221

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

Just pay for the cost of the insulation job less the SEAI grant amount!

Your Advert Here!

Pay €500 Less for Cavity & Attic Insulation Pay up to €3850 less for External Insulation

The complete plumbing & heating Service.

Tel: 071 9168046 Mob: 087 2903690

The Biggest & Best Value Fireplace Showrooms in Ireland

Save €€€s by calling to us Fireplaces • Stoves • Gas • Oil• Solid Fuel • Electric • Granite Worktop Specialists

086 731 2801

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

RIGHT PRICE FIREPLACES & STOVES €200 SCRAPPAGE

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

SCHEME

Full Plumbing & Heating Services Available National Guild Of Master Craftsmen

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

SCRAP METAL

OUR PRICES WILL NOT BE BEATEN! 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 METALS

WANTED Mohill Road, Carrigallen • WFP­LM­10­001­02

For all your scrap Metal Needs • Copper • Brass • Lead • Batteries • Alloys • Cars (ATF) • White Goods • Farm Machinery... etc Collection Service Available Top Prices Paid Contact Mark: 083-150-1833

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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 ROSCOMMON MAN SEEKS CURVY LADY age 24-45 for texting and discrete fun. Can travel.

Ring or text 086 39 68 335 anytime.

YOUNG GENTLEMAN looking for friendship with view to relationship with lady 50-70. In love with older ladies, likes swimming, walking and cinema.

Tel/Text: 089-4771591 RETIRED LADY Likes TV, Cinema, Theatre, and social evenings. WLTM Gent 60+ of similar interestes. Replies to Box 998 the usual address along with a Stamped Envelope ROSCOMMON MAN Seeks curvy femlae, medium height aged 24-45 for friendship and fun. Any-

time, can travel. Call or text: 086-3968335

along with a Stamped Envelope

TALL MALE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM loving female anywhere for love, romance. 085 70 59 679.

WIDOWER, 65 seeks lady for friendship, companionship and maybe romance, N/S, S/D. Enjoys nature, seaside, cinema, food, coversation, line dancing and travel.

Replies to Box number 1025 at the usual address address along with a Stamped Envelope

LONELY MAN Kind hearted, loving, honest and caring would like to meet a single girl Filipina or other country in the world for loving relationship. Call or text Tel: 085-1481578 GALWAY MAN, SPERATED No ties, smoker, social drinker, mid fifties, enjoys all outdoor life WLTM, genuine and honest lady for friendship and share my life with. Replies to box number 1045 at the usual address address

ship / relationship. No seperated or divorced.

Replies to Box number 1044 at the usual address.

EAST MAYO MALE Wants to meet others males for friendship. Own Place. Call: 086-2550981

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.

SINGLE SINCERE LADY LATE 40’S - Interested in meeting a kind and loving male for friend-

FREE DATING CLASSIFIED *

OUTGOING SLIGO LADY (61) Likes dancing, swimming, hillwalking, travel, reading, S/D, N/S, interested in meeting honest caring male, similar age and interests for friendship maybe leading to a relationship. Replies to box number 1016 GENT Enjoys swimming, keep fit, walks, conversation, eating in and out, loking for a honest and caring aldy 50-65 ish as a friend and companion. Replies to Box number 1028 at the usual adress.

MAYO MAN Would like to meet a nice lady any age, so I can put a lovely smile on your face, discreet and nice time.

Would you like?

Tel: 087-6372540

Call or text: 086-3968335

MALE WLTM CURVY LADY 23-48 For discreet fun and friendship, Text or call: 086-3968335

TALL, DARK AND HANDSOME MALE Seeks Female for discrete fun, discretion assured. Can Travel. Call: 085-1924230 GENUINE SINGLE MAN Late 40 's, 6ft tall, GSOH, N\S, looking for a Lady 45 - 55. For fun, & romance.

Likes eating out, keeping fit, cinema, music. S/D Call or text: 086-0368137 ROSCOMMON GENT 4Would like to meet curvy lady aged 22-45 for discreet fun. Can travel.

WRITE YOUR ADVERT HERE:

NO. OF ISSUES TO APPEAR IN (MAX 2) : HEADING TO APPEAR UNDER: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

All applicants are individually matched by me - Call Jane on 087-3345116 Email: hello@firstclassdating.ie

THE FOLLOWING DETAILS ARE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY AND WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED. These details MUST be completed for all adverts NAME: ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE NUMBER: EMAIL: Please tick if you do not wish to avail of offers and information Northwest Express may offer from time to time

(MAX 30 WORDS) Post the completed form to FREE CLASSIFIEDS, Northwest Express, Office 3, Unit 7, North West Business Park, Collooney, Co. Sligo

Irish owned & operated.

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PRE REG 141 Cars 141 G VW Passat 2.0TDI140BHP H/L 6 Sp Black Met ..................................................................€33,500 141 G VW Passat 1.6TDI l/lline Estate Grey...€31,000 141 G VW Beetle 1.6TDI Black....................€24,500 141 G VW Tiguan 2.0TDI Life White ............€30,000 141 G VW Golf 1.6TDI Sports Model Black ..€23,500 141 G VW Polo 1.2TDI Comfortline Black.....€19,500 141 G VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline...........€28,500 141 G VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline..............€26,500 141 G VW Touran 1.6 TDI 7 Seater..............€29,500 141 G VW Polo 1.2 5DR..............................€16,500 132 G VW Up ............................................€12,500 PRE REG COMMERCIALS 141 G VW Transporter 2.0TDI 140BHP 6Sp..€27,500 141 G VW Transporter 2.0TDI 84BHP...........€22,500 141 G VW Crafter 136BHP LWB...................€31,500 141 G VW Amarok Highline 180BHP............€39,950 141 G VW Caddy TDI..................................€15,200 141 G VW Golf TDI Van ..............................€23,950 BEETLE RANGE 141 G VW Beetle TDI...................................€24,500 131 G VW Beetle TDI...................................€22,500 2007 VW Beetle 1.4 Cabriolet (12K)............€10,500 2004 VW Beetle 1.9TDI..................................€7,500 TIGUAN RANGE 141 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI Life /Leisure..............€31,500 141 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 140BHP..................€33,500 132 G VW Tiguan 2.0TDI 140BHP................€32,500 132 G VW Tiguan 2.0TDI Sports 4x4 140BP.€34,500 131 G VW Tiguan 2.0TDI Sports 140BHP......€32,500 2012 VW Tiguan TDI 140BHP.......................€24,500 2011 VW Tiguan TDI Sports..........................€23,500 2010 VW Tiguan TDI 140BHP.......................€19,500 PASSAT RANGE 2014 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP H/L Leather...€33,500 2014 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L.........................€29,500 132 G VW Passat TDI Highline.....................€28,500 132 G VW Passat TDI Comfortline................€26,500 132 G VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP C/L..........€29,500 2013 VW Passat 1.6TDI “R” Model...............€26,500 2013 VW passat 2.0TDI 140BHP C/L............€28,500 2013 VW Passat 1.6 TDI C/L .......................€24,500 2013 VW Passat 1.6TDI BM.........................€22,500 2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline.............€22,500 2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI H/L ........................€26,500 2012 VW Passat 1.4 TSI C/L A/T.................€22,500 2012 VW Passat 2.0TDI H/L (Extras).............€24,500 2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI T/L..........................€21,000 2011 VW Passat 1.4TSI 122BP C/L................€18,500 2011 VW Passat 1.4 TSI C/L A/T..................€21,000 PASSAT CC RANGE 132 G VW Passat CC 140BHP Grey..............€34,500 131 G VW Passat CC 140BHP Choice...........€32,500 2012 VW Passat CC 140BHP White..............€29,500 2011 VW Passat CC 140BHP Beige...............€25,000 2010 VW Passat CC 140BHP Gold................€21,000 2009 VW Passat CC 140BHP Black...............€18,500 JETTA RANGE 131 G VW Jetta 1.6 Highline........................€25,500 132 G VW Jetta TDI Highline........................€26,500 132 G VW Jetta TDI C/L Automatic..............€25,500 2013 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline...............€22,500 2012 VW Jetta 1.4TSI Comfortline A/T.........€22,500 2012 VW Jetta 1.6TDI..................................€19,500 2011 VW Jetta TDI........................................€17,500

2011 VW Jetta 1.6TDI A/T............................€19,500 2010 VW Jetta TDI Comfortline.....................€14,950 2010 VW Jetta TDI T/L.................................€13,500 2009 VW Jetta 1.6 C/L................................€11,500 2008 VW jetta 1.9 TDI.................................€10,500 2008 VW Jetta 1.9TDI Comfortline A/T.........€12,500 GOLF RANGE 132 G VW Golf 1.6 Highline.......................€24,500 132 G VW Golf TDI Comfortline A/T............€23,500 132 G VW Golf TDI Comfortline...................€22,950 2013 VW Golf TDI Sports Model .................€22,500 2012 VW Golf “ R” Line...............................€21,500 2012 VW Golf TDI Sports Model .................€19,500 2011 VW Golf TDI........................................€16,950 2011 VW Golf TDI ”R”Line...........................€18,500 2010 VW Golf TDI Highline Extras................€16,500 2010 VW Golf 1.4 5 Dr ...............................€13,500 2010 VW Golf 1.4TDI Trendline....................€13,500 2010 VW Golf 1.6TDI A/T............................€15,500 2009 VW Golf 1.9TDI..................................€12,500 2009 VW Golf 1.4 5Dr................................€11,500 POLO RANGE 132 G VW Polo 1.2 5DR Comfortline............€16,500 132 G VW Polo 1.2 5DR ............................€15,000 131 G VW Polo Cross 1.2TDI 5DR................€18,500 131 G VW Polo Cross 1.2TSI........................€16,500 131 G VW Polo 1.2TDI ................................€16,500 2012 VW Polo 1.2TDI 5DR...........................€14,950 2012 VW Polo 1.2 5DR Petrol.......................€13,500 2011 VW Polo 1.2 TDI 5Dr C/L.....................€13,500 2011 VW Polo 1.2 5DR C/L..........................€13,500 2010 VW Polo 1.2 5DR ...............................€10,500 2010 VW Polo 1.6TDI 5DR...........................€12,500 2009 VW Polo 1.4 TDI Sports Model 5DR.......€9,500 2009 VW Polo 1.4 5DR C/L A/T...................€10,500 2009 VW Polo 1.2 5Dr C/L............................€9,000 SCIROCCO RANGE 131 VW Scirocco 2.0TDI 140BHP (Choice)....€28,500 131 VW Scirocco 1.4TSI ..............................€23,500 2012 VW Scirocco 1.4TSI ............................€19,500 VW UP RANGE 2013 VW Up 5DR A/T.................................€13,500 2013 VW Up 5DR........................................€12,500 2012 VW Up 3DR........................................€10,500 VW SHUTTLE BUSES RANGE 141 VW Shuttle 2.0TDI LWB 9seater.............€45,000 131 VW Shuttle 2.0TDI SWB 9seater.............€37,500 2012 VW Shuttle SWB 9 Seater....................€32,500 2011 VW Caravelle Extras...........................€38,500 2011 VW Shuttle Extras...............................€29,500 2008 VW Caravelle 1.9TDI Extras................€18,000

NISSAN RANGE 2012 Nissan Qashqui 1.6DSL 130BHP...........€19,500 2011 Nissan Micra 1.05DR...........................€10,500 2011 Nissan Juke 1.5 DSL ( 19K)...................€16,500 2011 Nissan Qashqui 1.5 DSL.......................€18,500 2007 Nissan Micra 1.0 5DR...........................€5,000 2007 Nissan Almera .....................................€6,500 2006 Nissan Almera .....................................€4,500 ESTATE CARS 141 G VW Passat 1.6TDI “R” Line Estate Full Leather ..................................................................€35,500 141 G VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline Estate..€31,000 2012 VW Passat 1.6DSL Estate.....................€24,000 2011 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP Highline Estate Leather........................................................€26,500 2011 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline Est.........€19,500 2009 VW Passat TDI Estate Highline Leather..€14,500 2005 VW Passat 1.9TDI Estate.......................€6,500 7 SEATER RANGE 141 G VW Touran TDI................................€29,500 2013 VW Sharan TDI...................................€29,500 2013 VW Touran 1.6TDI 5 Seater.................€26,500 2011 VW Caddy Maxi Life 7 Seater DS.........€21,500 2011 VW Touran 2.0 TDI 7 Seat Leather........€21,500 2008 Hyundai Tucson 2.0TDI Passenger..........€8,500 2008 VW Touran TDI ..................................€10,500 2008 VW Shuttle 9 Seater ...........................€18,500 2008 Jeep patriot 2.0DSL Passenger...............€7,500 2006 Opel Zafari 1.6....................................€6,500 2006 VW Sharan TDI DSl 7 Seater.................€8,500 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 DSL A/T 7 Seater..€7,500 2004 VW Touran TDI 7Seater.........................€6,000 SHARAN RANGE 2011 VW Sharan 2.0TDI 140BHP 7Seater.....€29,500 2007 VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater.................€12,500 2006 VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater...................€7,500 2004VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater...................€6,000 HYUNDAI RANGE 2009 Hyundai Getz 1.1 5Dr...........................€6,950 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2DSL Commercial...€9,000 2006 Hyundai Tucson 2.0DSL Passenger.........€6,500 2005 Hyundai Accent 1.3 5Dr........................€3,000 2004 Hyundai Elantra 1.6..............................€2,500 2003 Hyundai Getz.......................................€2,500

AUDI RANGE 2009 Audi A4 2.0TDI..................................€15,000 2009 Audi A6 2.0TDI A/T............................€16,500 2008 Audi A4 1.6 Petrol Extras......................€9,500 2008 Audi A4 2.0TDI ..................................€16,500 2006 Audi A6 2.0TDI 140BHp.....................€10,500 2006 Audi A4 2.0TDI A/T..............................€8,500 2004 Audi A3 1.6.........................................€4,500

AUTOMATIC RANGE 141 G VW Polo 1.4 5DR Comfortline...........€20,500 141 G VW Up 5DR .....................................€15,500 131 G VW Golf 1.6 TDI Plus Comfortline.......€24,500 131 G VW Golf TDI 5DR..............................€22,500 131 G VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR Match...............€24,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR sports..................€21,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR...........................€19,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI Plus Comfortline..........€21,500 2010 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR Comfortline.........€16,500 2009 VW Golf 1.9TDI 5DR Comfortline........€13,500 131 G VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline..............€23,950 2012 VW Jetta 1.6TDI..................................€21,000 2011 VW Jetta 1.6TDI..................................€19,500 2010 VW Jetta 1.9TDI Comfortline................€15,000 2009 VW Jetta 2.0TDI Comfortline...............€13,500

MERCEDES RANGE 2006 Mercedes ML 270CDI Comm Estate.......€8,500 2005 Mercedes C200 DSL ............................€7,500 2005 Mercedes Sprinter LWB Kombi 6 Seat....€6,500 2002 Mercedes C270 DSl A/T.......................€3,500 2001 Mercedes C200....................................€3,000

FORD RANGE 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4DSL...............................€13,500 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 DSL Extras....................€13,500 2010 Ford Focus 1.6 DSL Extras....................€11,500 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0DSL..........................€12,500 2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4 DSL...............................€8,950

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FIAT RANGE 2012 Fiat Panda 1.2 5DR (13K)......................€9,500 2003 Fiat Punto 1.2 5DR................................€1,500 2001 Fiat Punto 1.2 5DR................................€1,000 OPEL RANGE 2010 Opel Insignia 2.0DSL...........................€15,000 2008 Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI............................€8,500 2008 Opel Corsa 1.2 5DR Club.....................€6,500 2007 Opel Corsa 1.2 5DR.............................€5,000 2007 Opel Vectra 1.6....................................€6,000 2006 Opel Astra 1.4 5DR..............................€5,500 TOYOTA RANGE 2012 Toyota Corolla D4D Luna model DSL....€18,500 2012 Toyota Auris D4D 3DR.........................€16,500 2011 Toyota RAV 4 DSL (10K)......................€22,950 2011 Toyota Corolla D4D.............................€15,000 2011 Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL.........................€16,500 2010 Toyota Corolla 1.4 Petrol (42K)............€10,500 2009 Toyota Yaris Luna..................................€8,500 PEUGEOT RANGE 2009 Peugeot 407 DSL Extras........................€8,500 2007 Peugeot 407 DSL..................................€6,500 2007 Peugeot 307 DSL 5DR...........................€7,500 2007 Peugeot 207 DSL 5DR...........................€6,000 2007 Peugeot 207 Van..................................€5,500 THIS WEEKS BARGAINS 2010 Renault Clio 1.2 5DR.............................€8,500 2010 Daihatsu Terious 1.5 Owner.................€10,500 2009 Opel Astra 1.7 DSL...............................€7,500 2008 VW Jetta 1.9TDI A/T.............................€8,500 2008 Opel Corsa 1.2 5Dr..............................€5,500 2007 Ford Focus 1.6 DSL 5DR........................€7,500 2007 Peugeot 406 DSL..................................€4,500 2006 Ford Focus 1.4 5DR...............................€5,950 2006 Ford Fiesta 5Dr.....................................€5,000 2006 VW Passat 1.9TDI Comfortline..............€4,500 2006 Nissan Almera .....................................€3,500 2005 Mercedes C200 DSL.............................€6,000 2005 Renault Megane 1.5 DSL.......................€1,950 2005 Renault Laguna 1.8...............................€3,000 2005 Toyota Avensis 1.6................................€4,500 2004 VW Passat 1.9TDI Comfortline...............€3,000 2004 Renault Megane 1.5DSL........................€2,500 2004 Mazda 1.6DSL.....................................€2,500 2004 Opel Corsa 1.0 5DR.............................€2,500 2004 Citroen Xsara 1.4..................................€2,500 2004 Opel Zafari 1.6 7Seater........................€2,500 2004 VW Passat 1.6Petril...............................€4,000 2003 Renault Megane 1.4 H/B......................€2,000 2003 Ford Fusion 1.4DSL...............................€2,850 2003 Peugoet 307 1.4 DSL............................€3,500 2002 Peugeot 206 5DR DSL...........................€2,500 2002 Skoda 1.4.............................................€1,500 2002 VW Passat 1.9TDI Estate.......................€3,500 2002 Opel Corsa 5Dr ..................................€1,500 2002 Hyundai Getz 1.05DR...........................€1,500 1996 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3.................................€1,000

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