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T has already been branded as “The Exhibition of the Year”. On Sunday and Monday, 23rd and 24th November, large numbers are expected to converge on Sligo Park Hotel for the eagerly-awaited Mature Living Lifestyle Show and Exhibition. Those who attended last year’s Exhibition in the Clarion Hotel will know what to expect . . . and this year will be even better as we have incorporated some special packages for groups attending. Visitors will be treated to a full array of shopping opportunities, interactive exhibits, entertainment, informative presentations and an inexpensive, fun day out with family and friends. The show is essentially a celebration of ageing and combines lifestyle shows, health and well-being advice, seniors’ fairs and a fashion show (organised this year by EJs Menswear and Carraig Donn). Among the list will be cookery demonstrations, classes of all kinds, free health and dental checks and much, much more. There will be exhibitors from many sectors, offering the mature generation the perfect chance to discover the latest products and services targeted to their age group. These will include travel agencies, hotels, gardening suppliers, health care providers, mobility aids suppliers, alarm companies, heating and insulation providers, kitchen suppliers, to name but a few. In addition there will be free make-overs, beauty advice, seminars and talks on many issues. Continued on Page 2

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Searching for Ireland’s Everyday Hero: Óran Richardson, age 7, from Malahide Dublin pictured with 2fm presenters, Jenny Greene and Nicky Byrne at the launch of the ‘Everyday Hero’ award Do you know an ‘Everyday Hero’ near you in Sligo? Do you want to thank them on live television? The People of the Year Awards in partnership with The Nicky Byrne Show with Jenny Greene on RTÉ 2fm, are looking for Ireland’s ‘Everyday Hero’. It’s the ordinary person that does extraordinary things that really make a difference to their family, friends, neighbours, work colleagues or local Sligo community. Ireland’s ‘Everyday Hero’ can be of any age, from any walk of life and from any

part of Ireland but there is just one criterion– they must be really special to be considered! They might be the definition of community spirit, or the person who puts everyone else before themselves and never asks for thanks. The team behind 2fm’s The Nicky Byrne Show with Jenny Greene are calling out to people all over the country to nominate their heroic partners, friends, parents, neighbours and co-workers that deserve some national recognition at the 2014 People of the Year Awards!

To nominate your everyday hero, log on to peopleoftheyear.com or email nbshow@rte.ie. Nominators will be brought on air to talk to Nicky and Jenny to tell everyone just why the person they are nominating is an ’Everyday Hero’. All the nominations will be considered by a special People of the Year Awards adjudication panel and will be announced live on the People of the Year Awards TV programme on RTÉ 1 on Saturday, 6th December 2014. Stay tuned weekdays to The Nicky Byrne Show with Jenny Greene on 2fm, which airs 11am to 2pm for further details. Closing date is Friday 7th November. Seán Egan, Chairman, Rehab, said, “Around the country there are people who are heroes in their own community every day. Everybody knows someone who always seems to make a difference – often in an understated way. Please nominate your ‘Everyday Hero’ for a People of the Year Award, and give us the chance to say thank you to them in a unique way.” RTÉ 2fm presenter Nicky Byrne said, “This event is not about big names and showbiz, it’s about ordinary people who are honestly just amazing. The stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things are humbling and inspiring. I can’t wait to have one of our listeners up on stage as a winner this year!” RTÉ 2fm presenter Jenny Greene said, “Every day on our show we get calls and texts from listeners asking us to thank someone special for something amazing they have done. The ‘Everyday Hero’ award gives us the perfect opportunity to bring them on air to let them publically thank that special person for being their everyday hero and for making a difference to their lives.” For the latest updates on the Awards, click onto www.peopleoftheyear.com, find us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/PeopleOfTheYearAw ards, or follow us on Twitter – @peopleawards

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Castlebar Students Help Launch Junk Kouture’s 2015 Recycling Fashion Comp L ast week saw the call out for entrants for the prestigious Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture Recycling Fashion Competition 2015 in association with Repak. The All-Ireland secondary school competition was launched by brand new judge, Model and TV presenter Vogue Williams who was joined by a selection of finalists from last year’s competition including Emma Grealis from St. Joseph’s Secondary School. The five entries on show at the launch made it to last year’s Grand Final in the O2 Dublin, giving future entrants a taster of what to expect from Junk Kouture 2015. Emma wore her striking design ‘Bottled Up Blue’ which she designed with her classmates Aideen Caulfield and Emma Horan. This bold, one shouldered piece made from melted plastic bottles, was a big hit with the judging panel in last year’s competition. Their teacher is Ms Geary. Emma and her team, Vogue and the other talented Junk designers travelled to Dublin last week and partook in the glamorous photoshoot at the famous U2 wall at windmill lane. This famous wall is located at the old Windmill Lane studios where U2 recorded their first album. The colourful graffiti on the walls is dedicated to U2 and proved a great choice for the artistic Junk Kouture launch photoshoot. The girls posed for photographs with awaiting photographers and were interviewed on camera. The photos have since appeared in the Irish Times, the Irish Mirror and Xpose.ie among others.

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Vogue Williams (centre) with second level students modeling their Junk kouture designs at the Bank_of Ireland Junk Kouture 2015 launch. Vogue Williams donned ‘Diamonds in Vinyl’ a theatrical creation fashioned purely from end of line vinyl reminiscent of a design you could expect find on a Hollywood movie set. This dress was designed by students from Youthreach Drogheda. Commenting on the launch, Bank of Ireland Youth Marketing Manager, Conor Mc Glynn said “We're a dedicated supporter of secondary school initiatives and absolutely delighted to be sponsoring Junk Kouture for the third year running. The competition has a unique way of empowering young people to hone their creative skills and meet others with similar interests. For Bank of Ireland, it's a meaningful opportunity

for us to engage with our school partners and customers and celebrate some of the most bold and innovative young people in the country.” Laura Murphy from Repak added:We are delighted to announce our support for Junk Kouture, a programme that doesn’t just inspire outstanding creativity in young people, but also highlights the importance of environmentally aware behaviour and mindfulness of how much we consume and how much we throw away.As a judge, I’m really looking forward to seeing how the students reinvent old plastics and turn them into haute couture!” The recycled fashion competition, now in its fifth

year, is open to all secondary school students in both the Republic and Northern Ireland. As with previous years there will be four regional heats; The Helix, Dublin 6th March 2015, Millennium Forum, Derry 9th March 2015, The Royal Theatre, Castlebar 11th March 2015 and University Concert Hall, Limerick, 13th March. The Grand Final featuring the top 80 dresses will take place in the 3Arena, Dublin on 24th April 2015. With some great prizes on offer, the clock is now ticking for students and teachers alike to get creative, full details can be found below. Online application will open January 12th and close at midnight January 31st 2015.

Mayo Pubs’ success at 9th Annual ‘Bar of the Year Awards’ he licensed trade across Ireland was recognised at the 9th annual ‘Bar of the Year Awards’ earlier this week and two Mayo venues were commended in three different categories. Flanagan’s Gastro Pub was presented with the ‘Bar Food of the Year Award’ in recognition of their bar food service, use of local produce and the quality of food presented. The bar was also announced ‘Connacht Bar of the Year’. The ‘Outstanding Customer Service Award’ (sponsored by Heineken) went to the Maple Bar Hotel, Westport. The venue was

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Mayo Gardaí honoured for their bravery

HONOURED Pictured from left at the National Bravery Awards are: Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett, Garda Mark Irwin, Garda John Boyle, Reserve Garda Stephen Corrigan and Assistant Commissioner John Twomey.

eyond the call of duty: Three Mayo gardaí have been honoured for acts of bravery after they were involved in saving two people from drowning in separate incidents in Westport. Westport-based duo Garda John Boyle and Reserve Garda Stephen Corrigan and Garda Mark Irwin, formerly of Westport but now

stationed in Sligo, received a bronze medal and scroll at the National Bravery Awards at Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, Dublin last Friday. Garda Irwin has been awarded an unprecedented two Bronze medals for separate acts of courage. The first incident, on October 28, 2012, relates to a rescue from a car that had veered off the road into

Knappaghbeg Lake. On arriving at the accident scene, Garda Irwin, accompanied by Reserve Garda Stephen Corrigan, entered the lake as the car was on its roof and was submerged in the water. Although the driver was trapped in the vehicle the two gardaí managed to lift the driver’s head from under the water to an air pocket

and keep him conscious until the fire brigade and ambulance arrived. Without their quick thinking and brave actions on the night it is possible that the driver of the car could have perished. Three weeks later, on November 18, 2012, Garda Irwin was patrolling the Westport Quay area with Garda John Boyle, where they observed a car hanging at the edge of a pier. The driver had attempted to exit the car once it had crashed but had fallen 15 feet into the sea. Both gardaí decided to make their way down to him via a fixed ladder and entered the sea, before dragging the man from the sea and carefully brought him back up the ladder and onto dry ground. He was subsequently brought to Mayo General Hospital where he made a full recovery. Again, without the swift actions of both gardaí the man concerned may well have died. Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett, TD and Seanad Cathaoirleach Senator Paddy Burke presented 21 awards in all for outstanding acts of bravery at the national ceremony on Friday week last.

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ianna Fáil Senator Paschal Mooney is calling on the Transport Minister provide necessary funds to upgrade the Collooney-Castlebaldwin road in Sligo. The National Roads Authority says the route could be upgraded using the Public Private Partnership model if state money can be secured. Senator Mooney commented, “As many as 30 people have lost their lives along the 15 kilometre stretch of road, which has been highlighted as an accident black spot, however little work has been carried out to improve the conditions on the road. The Minister has previously stated that a decision on this project was the responsibility of the National Roads Authority, which has now signalled that it is ready to carry out the works if funding is provided. “It is significant that the NRA has singled out the route for an upgrade, and reinforces the concerns of the local community. NRA Chief Executive Fred Barry says “there is an interest in funding in Ireland now that

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he Mayo owned Levenshulme Pub Company is to celebrate its 25th anniversary by staging a special exhibition as part of the Levenshulme Festival to promote the forthcoming Global Mayo Day which takes place on Saturday 2 May. Company director Lawrence Hennigan is also a director of the Mayo Manchester Tourism and Business group which is sponsoring a special Mayo Day celebration in Manchester. he exhibition will be documenting the groups work during the last year in staging festivals in Dublin and North Mayo along with information about how to get involved with Mayo.ie worldwide initiative to celebrate all things Mayo on Mayo Day 2015 which will take place every year on the first Saturday in May. As well as the exhibition the company is promoting the Mayo Famine song 'Irish Fields' by Leeds MP Greg Mulholland and his folk band Summercross at a special free concert on Friday 7 November. When asked about the Mayo Day exhibition Lawrence replied "MayoManchester and the Levenshulme Pub Company are delighted to be involved in this worldwide initiative by Mayo.ie to promote our beloved County. Mayo Day is a great idea and we have already booked the fantastic Ballina based Contemporary Irish band 'Flatout' to come over to headline a special Mayo day concert. We are also very excited about the debut of 'Irish Fields' about the Mayo famine by the MP Greg Mulholland." The Levenshulme Pub Company opened its first venue - The 860 capacity Palace Nightclub in Levenshulme in 1989 it currently own four venues in South

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TO TALK

Here’s how to talk like a stone-age man: say the word ‘pu’. Your mouth is pursed, your nose is narrowed. You are blowing out a breath, as if to dispel a bad smell.

n the Stone Age, the sound pu meant exactly what it means today.

This is how language began. The earliest words in English date back at least 8,000 years — and they describe themselves: we can work out what the words meant by the shapes our lips form when we say them. ‘Pe’, for instance, is different from pu. It starts with the lips together and separates them with a faint pop. Pe means open and the ancient sound is at the core of the modern word open. ‘Mei’ means smile and it makes you do exactly that — your mouth stretches wide, showing your teeth. Once again, the old sound is at the centre of today’s word: smile. Our everyday words have evolved from this language spoken by our Stone Age ancestors. Simple, instinctive and easy to learn, it was born on the steppes of modern Russia and swept through Europe, Asia and India, changing and developing. We don’t know who spoke it first, and it

doesn’t even have a proper name. Archaeologists call it proto-Indo-European, or IE. Experts have uncovered several hundred of its basic sounds. Investigate them and you will uncover astonishing details from history and hundreds of quirky connections in our everyday vocabulary. The Breath Of Life One of the basic sounds of Stone Age language is ‘an’. It means to breathe, and it’s an imitation of the noise itself. Any creature, human or animal, that is alive must be breathing. ‘Man’ is a combination of two concepts as old as time. The ‘m’ sound, for me, myself, and the breathing ‘an’ sound. ‘Man’ is my own living-andbreathing self. The word doesn’t change in Anglo-Saxon, Middle English, Icelandic, Dutch and Swedish, and it was barely different in the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit, where it was manu. Bright Ideas Neolithic farmers had many words for light. There was ‘bhal’, the blazing brilliance of the sun and ‘luh’, the luminous intensity of the full moon. And then there was ‘diw’, the bright daylight. Ancient man worshipped the sun and so ‘diw’ is the beginning of deities, days and the divine. To the Romans, the chief god was the father (pater, in Latin) in the sky — diw-pater, or Jupiter. In Latin, day is dies, and mal is bad. So if you’re having a bad day, that’s dismal. Someone who writes for a daily paper is a diurnalist — or journalist. When the sun rises, the daisies open — so-called because they’re the day’s eyes. Tales of the Heart Prehistoric man understood that the heart pumping is the drumbeat of life. ‘Krr’, the sound a taut rope makes when it is twanged, was his attempt to capture it in a word, and so ‘kard’ meant the heart. That’s why, if you suffer a cardiac arrest, you need a cardiologist. It’s also why the middle of an apple is its core, and why generous, warm-hearted people are cordial. The other internal organs are the ‘karn’, giving us carnage, carnivore, carcass and carrion.

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Family Ties Our ancestors’ language is the reason so many English words come in family groups. negative ones, for instance, have an ‘n’ at the front: no, never and nightmare. The static ones begin with ‘sta’: stand, stall and stammer. The swollen ones start with ‘tu’: tubby, tulip and tumour. And the empty ones start with ‘va’: vacant, vacuum, vanity. And so on. Eastern Promise The word for dawn was ‘us’. The sound changed slightly to give us the direction from which the sun rises: the east. The medieval English term for men who hailed from the East was Easterling and in the money markets of 13th-century London, the Easterlings controlled monopolies in wood, wheat, fur and flax. They were the bankers of the time, and Easterling coin was the only money that mattered — we still call it sterling.

Carnal means fleshy. Carnival, the festival of flesh, was originally a meat-eating binge before the 40 days of fasting in Lent leading to Easter. And Easter signifies reincarnation — coming back in the flesh. Dog Days Stone Age nomads began to domesticate wolves several thousand years before the first farms, to guard against bears and to herd livestock. ‘Kuon’, meaning dog, evolved to give us canine, kennel, and also

cynic — a word coined for a sect of ancient Greek philosophers, who believed life’s luxuries were a sham. They earned their nickname because they had sex in the street, like dogs. Of course, the first dogs had to be tamed, and the IE word for that is ‘dam’. That’s the origin of domestic, meaning fit for the home. All animals were covered by the term ‘wos’. A horse was ak-wos, since ‘ak’ meant quick. The Romans spelled ak-wos as equus, so today a rider is an equestrian and anything to do with horses is equine.

Plenty to Hide A prehistoric chieftain showed his high status when he sat in his tent on a ‘pel’, or animal hide. Our word is pelt. Early cups and bowls were also made from dried hide, so a basin in Latin is peluis. We pronounce it pelvis, the bowl-shaped bone that supports our own hide. Pel also suggested an animal skin heaped with possessions or a bowl brimming over. By extension, ‘pel’ became many and dozens of words beginning ‘pl’ stem from this: plenty, plural, plus, plethora and plenitude, as well as surplus and replenish.

The Old Lags When one of his herd was straggling, the Stone Age shepherd’s word was ‘lag’. Even now, to lag is to fall behind. In Old English, it was pronounced ‘laet’, meaning slow, sluggish or tardy. To be very ‘laet’ mean coming laetst, or — as we would say — last. Leg also comes from lag, because a lame animal drags its leg. By the Middle Ages, to lag was thieves’ slang for stealing. That’s why in the classic sitcom Porridge, the habitual criminal Norman Stanley Fletcher was an old lag. Mourning Glory Prehistoric man took death seriously. We can decode some ancient funeral rituals from the old words and their modern meanings. ‘Mor’ is the IE root of mourn and also of moan. That implies that grieving was a noisy business. The term for a violent death is murder and the word for regretting it is remorse. For hundreds of years in England, mortal was the all-purpose intensifier, much as we use swearwords now. To be mortal cold was to be very flipping cold indeed. In Victorian times, if you were so drunk you couldn’t stand, you were not just mortal drunk but mortallious. Mamas and Papas Mama means mother, and always has done: ‘ma’ sounds like the cry of a baby. Many words to do with birth contain this ‘ma’ sound. A baby is conceived in the marital bed (either before or after marriage) and grows under a maternity dress, inside the matrix — an old word for

the womb. And all mammals suckle their young. IE words have spread all over the world. From Mandarin to Arabic and Vietnamese to Welsh, the old word for father is based on the syllable ‘pa’. To neolithic man, ‘pa’ meant to feed and protect. The father of the tribe became known as the patriarch. ‘Pa’ gives us powerwords, such as patriotism and palace. But the father’s role as a food provider also gives us many of our words for food, such as pasta, pastry and pâté — lots of things you might find in the pantry, in fact. Blows and Flows ‘Bhleu’ gives us a real insight into the Stone Age mind. It describes the way that the wind blows and life flows. That’s why, when a flower opens, it blooms. Blood flows, too, and gives life. Living Language It’s been 250 years since scholars first guessed at the existence of a Stone Age language as the basis of English. It was August Schleicher, a 19thcentury German, who theorised that languages are living organisms that are born, bloom and die. He even discovered the concept of evolution, years before Charles Darwin — but Schleicher applied it to words instead of animals. So think before you speak. The words in your mouth are alive . . . and are as old as time. Adapted from Written In Stone by Christopher Stevens, published by Virgin Books at £12.99 To order a copy (p&p free for a limited time) visit mailbookshop.co.uk

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Focus on Leitrim its known locally the beauty and wonders of the River Shannon & Shannon Erne Waterway awaits visitors from near and far. With 750km of cruising available the town is ideally situated at the gateway to both the River Shannon to the south and the Shannon-Erne Waterway to the north. Pleasure cruisers available for day trips are on offer for those who are not taking a cruising holiday. Carrick is also widely acknowledged as an Anglers paradise and within a 10km radius of the town there are no fewer than 41 lakes. A celebrated angling center

ituated just two hours from Dublin and Belfast. Carrickon-Shannon (Cora Droma Ruisc - the weir of the marshy ridge) has become one of the most progressive centers of diverse quality commercial activity in Ireland. Numerous prestigious companies, big and small have chosen to locate here not least because of the quality of life, education, infrastructure, enthusiastic young work force, quality affordable residential

Carrick-on-Shannon also boasts fantastic fishing opportunities for the amateur and professional fisher with many species of game and course fish available within a short distance of the town. Carrick offers a multitude of opportunities for every visitor with a wide range of quality Restaurants, Accommodation, Entertainment and Shopping. Carrick is renowned for its friendly people, attractive streetscapes, bustling marinas and traditional shop fronts, visitors are assured of a warm welcome and an enjoyable stay in this picturesque town.

development and support services but also because of incentives from our local authority and various State and Semi-state development agencies. A bustling town, Carrick-onShannon is now one of the most popular inland resorts in Ireland. It is situated on the shores of the majestic River Shannon and is both the county town of Leitrim and the cruising capital of the Shannon. From Carrick-on-Shannon or Carrick as

ART OF COFFEE

offee has been part of our everyday life for centuries. It originated on the plateaus of central Ethiopia. By A.D. 1000, Ethiopian Arabs were collecting the fruit of the tree, which grew wild, and preparing a beverage from its beans. During the fifteenth century traders transplanted wild coffee trees from Africa to southern Arabia. The eastern Arabs, the first to cultivate coffee, soon adopted the Ethiopian Arabs' practice of making a hot beverage from its ground, roasted beans. To this day Coffee still grows around the equator and the art of making coffee begins with the cultivation of the coffee plant This is done by processing the seed of the coffee cherry and removing the pulp and then drying it. The dry seeds (green coffee) are then bagged into juta bags and ship to the roaster Coffee just like any other food, when it is freshly made (roasted and brewed) with care from high quality ingredients tastes fantastic. We love its smell, taste and the fact that it can makes us alert, it can also make tiredness disappear. With having a great coffee roaster at our store in Carrick on Shannon you can enjoy great coffee both at home and also when you are out as more and more cafes, hotels, restaurants are supplied by ART OF COFFEE. Here in Art Of Coffee we take pride in serving you the perfect cup of coffee which begins with roasting the green coffee and then grinding the roasted coffee beans according to the need of the brewing method. All that is left for us to do then is brew that delicious brown beverage. Enjoy!

The only coffee roaster in the North West Region Born into Austro-Hungarian & Italian coffee cultures, Cafe Lounge is a reflection of a life time immersed in coffee, learning from a young age what it takes to make truly great coffee, and it starts with nothing but the finest hand roasted coffees. In August 2010 we created this atmosphere to relax, refresh and enjoy our locally roasted fresh coffees by the River Shannon in the North West of Ireland, Co. Leitrim. Our passion and love for great coffee is in every cup we serve. Our freshly roasted coffees – whole bean or ground – are on sale in our cafe, with loose tea leaves and accessories. We supply freshly roasted coffee to numerous businesses and help them, along with our training and advice to serve the best tasting coffee Similar to any other food, the quality of the ingredients, the way it is prepared (in our case roasted) and the freshness is key to achieve great taste.

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Vanity Flair – the quality emporium

ntiques and Collectables, Vintage and Designer Dress Agency. At Vanity Flair in Leitrim village customers/visitors are treated to an amazing array of interesting items. This is a unique shop on two floors designed in a quirky manner with items displayed for easy access and browsing. The collection of antiques and small collectables includes card tables, colonial

carved stands, occasional octagonal side tables, porcelain, silver, paperweights, armorial Goss and Carlton pieces suitable for starting a collection for future investment. There are some original paintings by local artists of local scenic places, suitable for wedding presents. Advice is given on antique pieces. Clocks, jewellery and glass, Vintage designer label dresses and occasional ware in beautiful fabrics such as hand beaded silk and silk chiffon are in stock at good value. Those with wedding plans can get wedding outfits (worn once) at a fraction of original price. There is a great selection to choose and we stock labels like Hoss, Karen Millen, Oui Anouska, Dior.etc. Debs’ dresses and party ware are a speciality. We make a special effort to stock garments made from natural fibres - wool, silk, linen, cotton with a small percentage of synthetic mix to help noncreasing. Winter coats are available in luxury fabrics, ie cashmere, mohair, pure new wool, camel, designer labels Oasis, Feminella, Richards of Grafton St., Hobbs, Castelli, all in various sizes and colours. Our handbags are a great treat for discerning ladies. We have original Gucci, Dolce & Gabanna, Louis Voutton, Dumond. Coach, new and nearly new at a fraction of original retail price. Shoes are another great value line in various sizes. If you want something extra special you can have a hand-painted silk scarf commissioned in your favourite colour and design (unique to you). Come and see us; you will be surprised at what you’ll see. "An outfit for every occasion " Winter opening times: Friday 10am2pm; Saturdays 10am-6pm.

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Visit Santa & his real live deer Dancer & Prancer at Ireland’s Lapland, Glendeer Pet Farm

ts not everyday that you arrive at a farm decorated with thousands of twinkling lights, meet Santa & his deer Dancer & Prancer or see a crib with a live cow & donkey, except of course when you visit Ireland’s Lapland at Glendeer Pet Farm. Glendeer Pet Farm, which is located just outside Athlone off the M6 (Tuam/Monksland Exit 13, follow Drum signs) has all facilities undercover. Ireland’s Lapland has something for everyone, young & old alike. The children get their little bag of food to feed the animals as they make their way over to see Santa, have a chat with him & receive a gift & adults can treat themselves to fresh coffee/cappucino & homemade snacks in the warm surroundings of the cosy coffee shop. There is plenty to entertain the kids with the INDOOR skywalk play area with lots of slides & bridges so Glendeer is perfect even on those wet or snowy days, just remember to wrap up warm!

Don’t forget to bring along a camera so you can take plenty of memorable pictures of your lapland experience. This year Santa arrives by sleigh on Sat 29th Nov at 5pm & will be at the farm every evening until the 23rd Dec. Special rates for groups of 20 & over, catered for by appointment during the day. Admission: Adults € 8, Children € 16 (includes visit to Santa & gift) Opening times for Ireland’s Lapland : Mon to Fri 4pm – 7pm, Sat & Sun 3pm – 7pm There is no need to pre-book tickets, they can be purchased on arrival. It is a queuing sytem for Santa, but it moves quite quickly & children can feed the animals while they wait. No one will be turned away! NEW this year is the indoor soft play toddler area and follow the trail through the Winter Wonderland to the new secret sand pit. For more info. or directions to Ireland’s Lapland @ Glendeer Pet Farm, Curryroe, Drum, Athlone visit www.glendeerpetfarm.ie, find us on Facebook.com/GlendeerPetFarm or contact us on 090 6437147.

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WIN a Family Visit to Santa! 2 Lucky Adults and 2 Children under 12 years will getto enjoy the 2014 Santa's Grotto Experience at Hotel Westport. The prize includes accommodation in a luxury family room at Hotel Westport, a visit with Santa, Mrs Claus and fun and games with the Panda Club Fun Fellows, Breakfast served until a leisurely 11am and complimentary use of the Leisure Facilities at Hotel Westport. To be in with a chance of winning, simply email your name, address and phone number to us at: competition@hotelwestport.ie Closing date for entries is Friday the 21st of November when the Winner will be notified.

...your Christmas journey Relive the magic of a traditional Christmas at Tullyboy Farm. There is a chill in the air, the animals are tucked up warmly in their beds awaiting the arrival of baby Jesus. The atmosphere is buzzing with excitement. The pudding is being made, Santa’s bags are being packed and the Elves are eager to bring you through THE TEN STAGES of the Tullyboy Farm Christmas Experience. 'Stir the Pudding and make a Wish' • Visit the Busy Elves in Santa's Workshop • Feed the animals their Christmas treats • Explore Santa Town with Mrs Claus and help her get ready for Christmas • Ride the Santa Train • Bethlehem Trail • Kids enjoy Hot chocolate and marshmallows/adults get mulled juice and mince pies. Family visit to Santa'sParlour for a chat and a good quality branded present (if youv'e been good!) Bring your camera. SANTA DATES - BOOKING Essential BOOK ONLINE - tullyboyfarm.com or Book and Pay by Phone 087 6325293 SANTA Arriving from 12 noon Sat 29th Nov and Sun 30th Nov and every weekend up to Tuesday 23rd December. Dates and times on website.

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Focus on Ballina

Looking to the Christmas season with optimism B allina town is gearing itself for the Christmas 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 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

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WIN! WIN! WIN! SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29TH Be in with a chance of winning The Friends in Low Places Christmas Party Nights Ultimate Garth Brooks Experience Package for two People at Twin Trees Hotel at the Twin Trees Hotel in Ballina, Co. Mayo Friends in Low Places -The Ultimate Garth Brooks Experience brings you the magic of Garth Brooks with a spectacular light and sound production playing tribute to the biggest selling solo artist of the late 20th Century. With appearances on the Late Late Show and recently the Rose of Tralee, Friends in Low Places, featuring Trevor Smith and his 8 piece band will give you a night to remember. Combined with Two nights Accommodation and a full Irish Breakfast each morning, Four Course Buffet Menu and Show ticket, worth €169! To Be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, simply enter the question below and send your answer along with your name, address and telephone number to: Twin Trees Hotel Competition, Northwest Express, Office 3, Unit 7, NW Business Park, Collooney, Co. Sligo. Closing Date 6 November 2014 • Terms and Conditions Apply

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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 newly-refurbished 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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ntrepreneur Stephen Hung has purchased the largest Rolls-Royce Phantom fleet in the world, placing an order for 30 Bespoke Extended Wheelbase Phantoms for his Louis XIII hotel in Macau. This transaction represents the world’s single largest order of Rolls-Royces ever. Two of the fleet will be the most expensive RollsRoyce Phantoms ever commissioned. “Macau is rapidly evolving into

the luxury capital of the world and we are honoured to have the opportunity to add to Macau’s many distinctions, the world’s largest fleet of Rolls-Royce Phantoms, including the two most luxurious vehicles Rolls-Royce has ever built. Louis XIII and RollsRoyce Motor Cars share the same philosophy: to deliver the perfect experience to the world’s most discerning customers,” said Louis XIII Chairman, Stephen Hung. “We at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

are delighted and honoured that Mr Hung has commissioned RollsRoyce to provide the largest single order of Phantoms in history. The Louis XIII fleet of Phantoms promises to be one of most impressive sights ever seen in Macau when they arrive at the Louis XIII hotel in 2016. Mr Hung’s commission reaffirms Phantom’s pinnacle position as the motor car of choice for

those seeking to experience the finest luxury the world has to offer,” commented Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes, Chief

Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The Phantom fleet will chauffeur the guests of Louis XIII, located on the Cotai Strip in Macau, when it is opened in the first half of 2016.

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pel Ireland release safety statement - find out more here. The following is a recall statement from Opel Ireland: Opel Ireland is reaching out to customers of ADAM, Corsa and Corsavan models delivered since May 2014. These vehicles have been manufactured with a steering system part that did not meet specification. To avoid any risk, these cars should not be driven prior to inspection. In Ireland, 43 vehicles are affected.

Customers will be able to find out if their vehicle is affected by visiting www.opel.com or following the instructions below. If their car is affected, customers can contact their local Opel dealership, details of which can be found at www.opeldealersireland.ie. Opel puts its customers first, and as this condition concerns their safety, the company is taking immediate action. The company became aware of the condition during routine quality controls at the vehicle production plant. The

company is not aware of any accident or injury related to this condition. How to check if your vehicle is affected: Your vehicle will have a Vehicle Identification Number located at the lower end of the windscreen or on your Vehicle Registration Certiicate under the vehicle name. Your Vehicle Identification Number will start with ‘W0L’. For ADAM customers, your vehicle is only affected if the last 8 digits are between

E6077301 – E6113446 F6000001 – F6006544 For Corsa Customers, your vehicle is only affected if the last 8 digits are between: E6071016 – E6118738 E4181031 – E4308122 Opel Ireland concludes by stating: If you vehicle is within this range, please contact your local Opel

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Black is Black 541,237 used cars changed hands in Ireland during the first six months of 2014, an increase of 19% on the same period in 2013, according to findings of the Carzone.ie Motoring Report. The report is a bi-annual index that tracks trends in both the new and used car markets in Ireland. Data has been compiled using the 100 million searches carried out on Carzone.ie during the first six months of the year, vehicle transactions listed and an in-depth sur-

vey of over 2,500 motorists nationwide. Once again, the results reveal that German car marques remain most popular among Irish car buyers, with the Volkswagen Golf topping the list as most searched for used car model on the market. The BMW 5 Series ranks in second place, followed by the BMW 3 Series, the Ford Focus, the Audi A4 and the Volkswagen Passat. Overall, BMW is the most searched for marque, ahead of Volkswagen and

Audi. In line with previous reports and despite diesel prices stabilising, the top two financial concerns for motorists are still fuel costs and the price of road tax. Over 81% of Irish motorists continue to opt for diesel models, indicating a desire for better fuel economy. Although some 77% of those surveyed commute less than 100 kilometres per working day with over 50% travelling less than 25 kilometres, the desire for hybrid vehicles is not yet prevalent

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with less than 1% declaring they would consider purchasing a hybrid or electric power model for their next car. The report shows a significant increase in Irish motorists opting for luxury used German car brands. Figures for the first six months of 2014 show a 27% increase in sales of Audi, followed by a 25% spike in BMW sales whiles Mercedes-Benz sales have grown by almost 24%. When searching for a car, almost a quarter of buyers (22%) choose black as their colour preference, followed by silver, red and grey. Of some concern, the report highlights that while the majority

of motorists claim to understand new legislation regarding mobile phone usage, a worrying 91.5% have witnessed another driver making a call or sending a text from a hand-held phone while driving. Commenting on the findings of the report, Warren Cray, general manager at Carzone.ie, said: “Without doubt, these results point to a level of optimism in the market as used car transactions continue to rise. More than 100 million searches were carried out on Carzone.ie so far this year alone and we expect this figure to continue rising for the remainder of 2014”.

SIMI Review T he Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), in association with DoneDeal, has released their Third Quarter Motor Industry Review for 2014. The Review was compiled by Economist Jim Power using data from Revenue, CSO, NVDF and RSA as well as SIMI and DoneDeal for the first three quarters of 2014 covering sales, job creation, fuel prices and vehicle safety. It also surveyed Motor Industry businesses on issues currently affecting them. The Review shows that the upturn in the Motor Industry continued in the third quarter with sales for 2014 now looking likely to exceed 95,000, which is 15% ahead of the Industry’s expectations 12 months ago. This increase has seen the Exchequer collect €902million in VRT and VAT from new and used car sales during the first 9 months of the year which is 27.9% higher than the corresponding period in 2013. The Review highlighted a 3.9% decrease in petrol costs, a 4.6% decrease in diesel costs and a 2.8% decrease in the cost of a new car. Motor insurance costs, though, have risen by 6.7% compared with 12 months ago. Alan Nolan, Director General of SIMI, said; “The decisions taken in the recent Budget have laid the foundations for continued steady growth in the Motor Industry during 2015. The

better business environment in the sector this year has resulted directly from the improved consumer confidence and we would be very hopeful that the market will continue to grow in response to the more positive outlook for consumers in the wake of the Budget. A key contributor in the midyear boost in sales was the “142” registration plate from the 1st of July with sales for the second half of this year already representing over 30% of new car sales in 2014 compared to 17% for the second half of 2012, the last year under the single plate system. Economist Jim Power, who is author of the SIMI Motor Industry Review, said; “It was vitally important that Budget 2015 did nothing to upset the auto market, as it increasingly makes a significant contribution to the Exchequer finances and employment. Budget 2015 contained nothing directly related to the Motor Industry, but indirectly it should help to support the market in 2015 by giving some support to consumer confidence and spending power, and by strengthening the emerging recovery in the economy. The evidence available at the moment suggests that the market could grow by close to 120,000 in 2015.”

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Energy Mythbusting Is it cheaper to have the heating on all day? This one divides opinion. Some say you'll save energy, and therefore money, by only having the heating on when it's required. Using a timer is best, because your thermostat is designed to turn your heating system on and off to keep your home at the temperature you set it. However it's a grey area. Another school of thought says it is best to keep the heating on at a low temperature all day, turning all radiator valves up to the max, and

the boiler down to the minimum. Should I keep the hot water boiler on all the time, or turn it on and off as needed? If you have a gas, oil or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) central heating system, it will always be cheaper to time the system so the hot water comes on only when required. However, if you use an electrical immersion heater and have an night-time tariff (where energy is cheaper at night), it's cheaper to heat your water during the night. Make sure your tank is well insulated to prevent it cooling during the day, though.

hould you keep your heating on all day on low? And what about painting radiators black? We've gone on an energy mythbusting mission, so you can find out if common tricks to cut energy usage really work. Here are the key questions you asked, with their answers below. Should I leave the heating on low all day, or turn the thermostat up and down?

Is it cheaper to use radiators or electric heaters? Electric heaters are one of the most expensive forms of heating. Generally, the cheapest way is using an efficient oil/gas central heating system, with a full set of thermostatic radiator valves, a room thermostat and a timer. Do phone or laptop chargers still use electricity when they're plugged in, but not connected to the device? Try to unplug chargers when not in use. A lot of devices draw power

when plugged in and not in use. This is sometimes known as 'vampire power'. Using this standby power can be easily avoided by switching devices off at the wall. Electric providers say on its website that leaving chargers in a socket uses energy (if the charger is warm, it's using energy). It says that some chargers (including those from Apple) turn themselves off when not connected to a device. It adds that, generally, branded chargers are more efficient than nonbranded ones. Should I run appliances at night? If you're on an night-time tariff, you'll pay less during the night, but a higher rate than average during the day. But if you're on another tariff, it doesn't make any difference.

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Ballina Art Centre’s November offerings pursuit of Mr. Wonderful—followed by the reality of married life, teenage children and growing waistlines. And, when our children grow up eventually and leave home, what lies ahead then—a big void or peace at last? Tickets: €12 / €10. Booking essential

Val McLoughlin exhibition: Figure-Ground Ballina-based artist Val McLoughlin latest exhibition is showing throughout October and November. McLoughlin uses life drawings and paintings to explore the potential dichotomy of figure-ground perception. The work conducts the viewer through different approaches from more formal life studies to developed abstract work. He explains: “FigureGround organization is a type of perceptual grouping which is a vital necessity for recognising objects through vision. In Gestalt psychology it is known a identifying a figure from the background. The concept of figure and ground depends on the observer not on the item itself.” Admission free, all welcome. The Six Marys written and performed by Jean Farrell Ballina Arts Centre hosts this one-

woman-show on Thursday 6th November, at 8pm. It is a comical yet poignant look at life, from childhood in the 1950s, to the present day. It draws very much on the influence of religion as taught by the nuns--preparing young Irish Catholic schoolgirls to imitate the virtues of the Virgin Mary. They were to be meek, humble and pure. How well did this help them cope with the huge social changes of the following decades? Were the fanciful dreams of youth fulfilled? This journey of self-discovery is interspersed with well-known hit songs from the various eras, sung by Catherine Gallagher. The Six Marys are fun-loving girlfriends, who grow into practical, everyday housewives. The light-hearted atmosphere helps us concentrate on their journeys through the decades – delivering all kinds of sharp and comical observations. Jean has plenty to say about the teenage

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Lumiere for Ballina date On Friday 7th November, at 8pm, Ballina Arts Centre welcome acclaimed group Lumiere for an eagerly anticipated performance. Fans of sophisticated Irish folk music are in for a real treat when not only Éilís Kennedy, whose sound has already access to the soul but Pauline Scanlon the other half of the musical whole, both perform on the centre’s stage. A worldwide audience has connected with their offering of real music by real singers communicating real emotions. As a duo Lumiere take something that is sacred and age old and reimagines it simply and beautifully, reclaiming beauty, truth and trust, for the modern age. Tickets are €18 / €16. Booking advised. Open Mic Night Calling all poets, writers, songwriters, stand-up comedians!!! Ballina Arts Centre is offering all aspiring performers a chance to shine at it’s second ‘Open Mic Night’ will provide, where writers and performers can get some real experience performing their work. Anybody can just come along on the night and do their thing! Admission: free. Once Upon a Time... Ballina Arts Centre host this newly devised show from Mayo Youth Theatre on Thursday 20th & Saturday 22nd November, 7.30pm. This is a must for those who love to read, entering the magical realm of 'Once Upon a Time', it flirts with the charm of 'Happy Ever After' and reveal the true nature of our favourite fairytale characters. Mayo Youth Theatre invites you to join them on this intriguing quest where stories spin eternal from the pages upon which they were penned, colouring the lives of readers and fuelling the imagination of those who live to write. MYT is an initiative of Mayo County Council and is a member of the National Association for Youth Drama. Tickets: € 10/€8. Group rates apply. Booking Essential Nights on Broadway: Bee Gees Tribute Show Friday 21st November, 8pm sees Ballina Arts Centre hosting 'Nights On Broadway’, a tribute to the Bee Gees through their catalogue of hits over 4 decades from the 60s to the 90s. The full live band blends the classic hits, acoustic medleys and dance floor fillers which define the show. This is a

totally live concert experience which prides itself on musical, in particular vocal authenticity, while the accompanying costume changes compliment the show to give audiences a truly original feeling. Musical Director, JBlack, specialises in tribute show development ("The Stones", "JBlack sings Bob Dylan", “Real Diamond", "Garfunkel and Simon"). He has refined the music and the structure of the show to enhance the orchestration allowing the beauty of the three voices of the principal characters to shine Whether you favour the golden era of the 60s, the dance floor hits of the 70s, the comeback hits of the 80s & 90s or the string of hits they wrote for various artists along the way, this show has something to entertain everyone from the novice to the most discerning fan. Tickets: €20. Booking essential.

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each participant with sharper, more insightful skills. The one-day intensive will be held on Saturday 15th November and again on Saturday 6th December. 10-4.30 p.m. Cost €75/€65 concessions. Young writers, aged 14-18: this course is designed to encourage young writers to develop their skills and build confidence in literature and writing. Each session will provide guided reading and writing exercises. There will be discussion and feedback on specific writers as well on each participant’s own work. Aimed specifically at those who have a keen interest in writing and literature. Course limited to 10 participants. Saturdays, 4.00pm -6.30pm, 1st November-20 December. Cost €100. Booking essential. 096 73593 or visit ballinaartscentre.com Reading Contemporary Poetry: Would you like to be a better reader of contemporary poetry, become more knowledgeable and confident? This 7 week course is designed specifically to explore the different ways in which poetry can be read and will focus on 7 contemporary living writers and their work. Each class will focus on 3 or 4 poems. Discussion and exercise may follow. Tuesdays, 4th November to 16th December, 7.30 -9.30p.m. Cost €90. Limited to 12 participants. All courses taught by awardwinning Gallery Press poet Michelle O’Sullivan (BA,MA), and booking is essential.

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Tough Drug Laws Have No Impact On Use - Report S evere criminal penalties on drug taking makes no difference to the level of substance use in a country, a Government report has indicated. The first Home Office study of the issue based on international evidence has caused a split within the coalition, with Lib Dems supporting its proposed reforms and the Conservatives opposing them. It found "no apparent correlation between the 'toughness' of a country's approach and the prevalence of adult drugs use". "There is evidence from Portugal of improved health prospects for users, though these cannot be attributed to decriminalisation alone," the report said. "There are indications that decriminalisation can reduce the burden on criminal justice systems." It also found worse health outcomes in the Czech Republic after possession was criminalised, and no evidence of lower use. Danny Kushlick, founder of Transform Drug Policy Foundation, called the report a "historic moment" in drugs policy. "For the first time in over 40 years the Home Office has

admitted that enforcing tough drug laws doesn't necessarily reduce levels of drug use," he said. Although it was completed several months ago, the report has been kept under wraps to be released alongside another study which recommends socalled legal highs be criminalised. The Lib Dems have long supported a review of Britain's drugs policy and the party's minister in the Home Office, Norman Baker MP, told Sky News he backs its findings. "We're very clear that what we need to do is move towards a health based approach - to stop criminalising people unfairly and to make sure that we don't lock people up, but rather deal with it as a health issue," he was quoted as saying. But a Home Office spokesperson said: "This Government has absolutely no intention of decriminalising drugs. "Our drugs strategy is working and there is a long-term downward trend in drug misuse in the UK." But the Home Office is giving strong consideration to the report backing the criminalisation of so-called legal highs, which are sold online and in high street "head" shops.

Both coalition parties back a blanket ban on their sale, which has been welcomed by campaigners including Maryon Stewart, whose daughter, Hester, died in 2009 after taking a lethal cocktail of alcohol and the legal substance GBL. She was quoted on Sky News: "In that time, there've been as many crime prevention ministers as there have years, and it's been a really difficult journey.

"I think everyone agrees that there needs to be change, what's happening right now isn't working." An opinion poll in The Sun suggests for the first time, most Britons believe the war on drugs can never be won. A total of 71% of those surveyed said the war had failed, while 51% said it will always be doomed. The survey found 65% supported a review of drugs policy.

Man Tells Obama: Don't Touch My Girlfriend

A voter tries to embarrass Barack Obama at a polling booth - but the President responds by kissing the man's girlfriend. Barack Obama enjoyed an amusing exchange with two voters after a man told him: "Don't touch my girlfriend". The light-hearted discussion unfolded as the President cast an early ballot in Chicago. A young woman, Aia Cooper, was voting next to Mr Obama when her boyfriend, Mike Jones, joked: "Mr President, don't touch my girlfriend." The President, laughing, replied: "There's an example of a brother just embarrassing me for no reason." Ms Cooper apologised, but Mr Obama imagined how she would retell the encounter to her friends. "I can't believe Mike, he is such a fool. I was just mortified... But fortunately, the President was nice about it, so it's all right," he said. And the leader of the free world had the last laugh when he defied Mr Jones' warning and gave Ms Cooper a peck on the cheek. "Give me a kiss and give him something to talk about," he said. "Now he's really jealous."

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Board Game Operation's Inventor Needs Surgery The cash-strapped Illinois man is not entitled to royalties from the best-selling game, whose rights he sold for just $500. The man who invented the board game Operation half a century ago now needs help paying for a real operation. Friends of cash-strapped John Spinello have launched a crowd-funded project to raise money for his medical expenses. The 77-year-old Illinois man needs $25,000 (ÂŁ15,400) for oral surgery not covered by his insurance. He sold the rights to Operation, which he invented as an industrial design student at the University of Illinois in 1964, for just $500. Now owned by Hasbro, the classic electrified game is estimated to have generated at least $40m in sales since its launch a year later. Mr Spinello is not entitled to royalties. His friends Tim Walsh and Peggy Brown have launched the appeal on the website CrowdRise. The fundraiser reads: "John has had a good life, but has admitted to us that he is struggling to pay his bills and is in need of a medical procedure without sufficient insurance coverage." Mr Spinello did not appear as daunted by his predicament as "Cavity Sam", the frightened patient in his beloved game. He told Huffington Post: "Look, everyone

needs medical care. "I prefer not to dwell on that aspect and focus more on the joy that the game has brought to so many over the years." Players of Operation must keep their hands steady to remove a broken

heart, funny bone, spare ribs and other body parts from Cavity Sam. His red nose lights up and a loud buzzer sounds when the competitors' tweezers touch the metal edges.

A prototype of the world's most advanced flying car has taken to the skies. The AeroMobil 3.0 features a high-tech cockpit and wings that can fold in behind the cabin. It was unveiled at an innovations conference in Vienna where AeroMobil's chief executive Juraj Vaculik said it could "change personal transport on a global scale". The company has been working on the vehicle for more than 25 years, and the latest iteration is its most advanced prototype yet. Its maiden flight took place last week and the vehicle is now undergoing a series of flighttesting exercises. It has been designed for typical road use as well as air travel, meaning it can fit in a typical car parking space and be driven on roads. The AeroMobil needs a 50-metre grass strip for takeoff and landing, much less than a typical plane. The creators say it is primarily aimed at developing countries where extensive road infrastructure is not in place.

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It's normal to disagree It may help to know that arguments aren't necessarily a sign that your family is dysfunctional. "If you are willing to get into any depth of a relationship with anyone and be genuine, you will eventually run into areas in which the two of you don't see eye to eye," says Simon Rego, PsyD, director of psychology training at Montefiore Medical Center, in the Bronx, N.Y. The same is true, of course, in family relationships, he says. Although there usually is less conflict in superficial relationships, Rego says, "You don't get the richness of human connection."

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BOOKS FOR SALE Oxford book of wild flowers (SH) Hardback, lovely colour plates. Tel: 0868678871

ANTIQUES AND OLD FARM MACHINERY FOR SALE: Old Till, Typewriter, Old clocks, skillet pots & pans, various other antiques. Old Fire Crane 60 Euro, parts for Ferguson 20 diesel tractor, Fergus 2 Furrow Plough + Grill Plough also furrow, donkey plough. New mud-guards to suit Ferguson 35 or 20 Diesel tractor, Axel for old type ivor wheel cattle trailer incl. wheels, various parts for farm machinery.

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION Spain Torrevieja. 3-Bed house to let , 100 metres from sea. All mod cons. Air conditioning. On bus route to Torrevieja communal pool. Airport pickup. Long or short term rent from €200 per week. Tel: 085 2048434. ELECTRIC STAIRLIFT CHAIR with control, 1 and 1//2 years old. Unwanted, Perfect condition. €400 Tel: 086-0652896 LOVELY ONE DOUBLE BEDROOM CHALET with seaview overlooking Clewbay, Westport, Co. Mayo. at the foot of Croagh Patrick. 12 Mins walk from Berthra Beach and only 10 mins drive from Old Head Beach. Contact 098-64017 or 089-4146331

FREE PRIVATE CLASSIFIED

MUSIC TEACHER AVAILABLE WITH 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Beginner to Advanced. Tel: 086-3858775

3 BED SEMI DETACHED HOLIDAY HOME TO RENT IN SLIGO TOWN. 2 Doubles and 1 Single room. Close to all amenities, in the centre of Sligo Town. Prices start from €200 per week including all bills. Available for Fleadh Cheoil Week, please enquire for prices. Call Caroline on 071-91-46113 or

086-312-3124 GRASS BOX, TOYOTA CARINA FOR SALE 1996, 1.8 litre petrol, 3 months tax, NCT until April 2015, EW, E/M, towbar, perfect condition, €700 ono Sligo Area. Tel: 087-2431204

Rathedmond Road, Finisklin, Sligo 071-919 2011

LORRY LOADS OF NEW 2014 TURF Diesel Firewood, nationwide. Tel: 087-1413238 WANTED SECOND HAND TABLE SAW SUITABLE TO CUT WASTE wood around the house. 087 918 40 38. FOR SALE ELECTRIC STAIR LIFT one and half year old perfect condition € 400 unwanted. 086 06 52 896. FORD FOCUS SALOON 2001 Failed NCT, needs clutch and some work for test, sell as repairs or parts €300 ono. Sligo area Tel: 087-2431204

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

BUY ONLINE @ www.silvershardware.com

2003 R E -

SALE | FARM QUADS | SALE

NAULT LAGUNA 1.6 Litre petrol, NCT 04/15, Requires some attention. €650 ono Tel: 086-2102214

Annual Sale on through FEBRUARY REDUCTIONS on ALL STOCK

LANZAROTE 2 BEDROOM APARTWe Deliver to every County, Every Week MENT: Parts and Tyres Also Available Beautiful 2 bedroom apartment to let, all mod cons, large lounge, PETER kitchen & OF IRISH QUDS - Annual Farm Quad SALE & ARON large balcony. 12 minutes We have the largest selection of clean, used Hondas in Ireland. 250cc to 800cc. from Airport. in Flights ex and miles quads. 2x4, 4x4 Pre Season Servicing - NaWe Specialise low hours Knock 2x weekly, all year. € tionwide Delivery / Collection. We sell more farm quads to more farmers than 230 per week. Beside main anyone. All Serviced and with a minimum 3 month guarantee. Playa but in quiet area. Responsible guests, phone 086 80 50 911.Tel. PETER 087-6777569 - www.quads.ie - info@quads.ie

Officially Approved Honda Dealer in Connacht, Irish Quads, Mulranny, Westport

2005 TRANSIT

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PATRICK Northwest MAXWELL Driveways • Domestic, Commercial & Industrial • Wallpaper hanging • Power Washing • Interior & exterior walls • Woodwork

Tarmacadam • Tar Spraying Brick Paving Contractors

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

For all enquiries call P.J. on 086-3581757 northwestdriveways@hotmail.com Achonry, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo Tel: 071-9184296 • Mobile: 087-2360368

M&E POWERWASHING SERVICES 071-9148966 / 087-3809733 DOES YOUR PATIO OR DRIVEWAY LOOK DIRTY AND WEED COVERED

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

CLEW BAY LOG HOUSES

Your first choice for power washing services in the North West Our professional equipment cleans all types of surface, from driveways and patios to moss removal on house roofs and exterior walls. • Driveway cleaning • Conservatory cleaning • Patio & Path cleaning • Gutter cleaning • Moss & Algae removal • Roof cleaning • Decking cleaning • Brickwork cleaning

We will match any genuine quotation. Fully Insured and Registered * PAINTING SERVICE ALSO AVAILABLE*

Domestic & Commercial Roofing

2 Bed Log House €12,000

Including Fitting, double glazed windows and doors.

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

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

SALES EXECUTIVE WANTED

For more details contact Seamus on 085-2498067 or email seamus@sligonow.ie

Tel: 098-42501 or 086-8478376

SHANNON SIDE WINDOWS / DOORS

www.matureliving.ie

The

Painting & Decorating Contractor

Exhibition 2014

W O H S E L Y T S E F I THE ULTIMATE L Entry €5

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

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

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

Contact David: 087-9959417

CASTLEBAR PLANT SERVICES

at the

Sligo Park Hotel Pearse Road, Sligo

Sunday Nov 23rd 12-6 Monday Nov 24th 10-6

OVER 50 EXHIBITORS Health testing and monitoring

Motoring, Caravans & Campervans

Holidays & Breakaways

Home Safety & Improvements

Trucks & PSV’s:

Mobility Aids

Pre DOE Servicing and Repairs.• Resprays: Cabs, Bodies, Chassis

Manicures & Head Massage

Fashion Show Special Show Discounts over the two days

Hearing & Eye Tests

Cholesterol, blood glucose blood pressure & much more

Free! Free! Free!

Plant & Machinery: SERVICE & REPAIRS

Tel: 087-3373881 • castlebar-plant@gmail.com

Cosmetic procedures

Personal / Home Security

Personal finance

...Plus Much, Much More!

Health Check

Call 071-9154538 or 085-2498067 for more details!

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43 BUILDING

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

Tel 096-45423 or 087-2858333

IRISH AGRÉMENT BOARD BUILDING PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATE No. 96/0072 SR6 1991

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

• • • • • • • •

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

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

Graffymore, Newport Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo

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

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

Covering County Mayo, Sligo & Roscommon

Tel: 087-2387338

PML WINDOWS & DOORS

Visit www.dg-upvcwindows.com

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

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED & CLEANED

Mob: 086-605-8838

ALSO

Email: mike@pmlwindows.com

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

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

Telephone 048-6634-8671 info@presleyjoinery.com

Septic Tanks Bio-Cycles Emptied

GS CONTRACTS

GORDON SHERLOCK

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

www.sligotarmac.com

Bellanaleck Co. Fermanagh

Specialising in laying tarmacadam, asphalt and stone mastick asphalt.

Manufacturers of

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

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

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

Tel: 087-287-9904

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

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

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

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44 BUILDING

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

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

Suppliers & Installers of uPVC Windows & Doors

Registered Electrical Contractor

Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim

Tel: 086-4078284

Domes!c & Commercial Fully Insured and Guaranteed. All work carried out eﬃciently and eﬀec!vely.

For all your electrical needs

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

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

GREEN REFLECTIONS IRELAND

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

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

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

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

Call Gerry on 086-8547841 / 086-2343447

Electrical

Tile & Bathroom Centre

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

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

MACE MIDDLE, CLAREMORRIS.

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

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

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

For all your carpentry needs at keen rates

HOUSE SERVICES & SEPTIC TANKS

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

3 Ton Dumper / Digger & Roller For Hire

JOHN HASTINGS: 087-2416533

Complete Chimney Care and Repair

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

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

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BUILDING

CHIMNEYS

SKIP HIRE Septic Tank Emptying

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS FREEFONE: 1800 200 510

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

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

Oil Kits Supplied and Fitted, Stoves and Ranges Fitted

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

Declan 087-9974893

Tel: 071-9197777 / 087-2311754

ADVERTISE HERE CALL 071-9154538 for Details

Waste Permit No. wwcpo-12-11041

Gilroy Glass Ltd Hazelwood Rd, Sligo

• Manufacturers of double glazed units to trade and retail

LG GLASS

& GLAZING

Westport Road, Castlebar

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thermal Imaging Smoke Testing Draught Testing Problem Solving CCTV Chimney Inspections

BUILDING

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

TO WINDOWS, DOORS & PATIO DOORS

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

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

GARDENING AND SHEDS

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

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

www.fuchsialandscapes.com

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

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

WHEELIE BIN SERVICE SKIP HIRE (All Sizes)

096-32500 www.loftusrecycling.com

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

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

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

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46 GARDENING AND SHEDS

INTERIOR AND UPHOLSTERY

MULTIPURPOSE GARDEN SHEDS & GARAGES

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

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

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

SPECIAL OFFERS

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

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

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

PLUMBING AND HEATING

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

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

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

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

Your Advert Here!

Wide Range of fabrics, poles and wallpaper

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

See the Video Link on our Facebook Page

The Biggest & Best Value Fireplace Showrooms in Ireland

Save €€€s by calling to us

086 731 2801

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

RIGHT PRICE FIREPLACES & STOVES

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

€200 SCRAPPAGE SCHEME

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

Full Plumbing & Heating Services Available

OUR PRICES WILL NOT BE BEATEN!

National Guild Of Master Craftsmen

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

TERRYS STOVES www.terrysstoves.com

• Free Survey available • Solid Fuel Stoves • Gas Fires

people with energy

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

Buy Once! Buy Right!

Phone: 087‐2066910 or 071‐9197925

SCRAP METAL

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

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47 WATER TREATMENT AND SEWAGE SYSTEMS

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

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 For fast efficient service call your local engineer on:

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

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

• 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

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

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

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

lady 50-70. In love with older ladies, likes swimming, walking and cinema. Tel/Text: 089-4771591 RETIRED LADY Likes TV, Cinema,Theatre, and social evenings.WLTM Gent 60+ of similar interestes. Replies to Box 998 the address below along with a Stamped Envelope TALL MALE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM loving female anywhere for love and romance. 085 70 59 679. WEST OF IRELAND MAN 75, single living alone, seeks lady for friendship. Replies

with a samaped 1095 at the address below. MALE EARLY SIXTIES Kind, loving, honest, likes travelling, weekends away, driving, eating out, would like to meet sincere lady to share same with me. leading to long term relationship. Replies to box number 1090 at the address below along with a Stamped Envelope MAYO LADY Looking to meet a kind, caring gentleman aged 30 to 39. I am kind and caring, enjoy cooking and walking, and holidays, Call or text: 089-4577448

FREE DATING CLASSIFIED *

TALL DARK HANDSOME MALE, late 40’s from Mayo area looking to meet mature female. Discretion assured. Can Travel. Foreign Ladies welcome.Replies with a stamped envelope to Box number 1070 at the usual address. WIDOWER OVER 60 Would like to meet lady in similar position for friendship and maybe a little romance. Enjoys nights out, cinema and all sports. Replies to Box 1024 at the usual address address along with a Stamped Envelope.

MID SIXTIES Would like to meet lady of similar age for friendship, and maybe a little romance. Likes ourdoor activities and sport. Replies with a stamped envelope to Box number 1105 at the address below LADY SEEKING MALE Professional Lady, loving, caring, honest, likes music, dancing walking & travel interested in friendship leading to relationship. Replies with a stamped envelope to Box number 1085 at the address below.

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 at the address below.

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

SLIGO WIDOWER,

WRITE YOUR ADVERT HERE:

NO. OF ISSUES TO APPEAR IN (MAX 2) : 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

TO REPLY TO A BOX NUMBER: Simply write your reply and place it in an envelope, you can then post this to us at: Personal Classifieds, Northwest Express, Office 3, Unit 7, Northwest Business Park, Collooney, Co. Sligo. Remember to include a stamped envelope along with your reply.

(MAX 30 WORDS) * All Personal Classifieds will be allocated a Box Number and the Editor has a right to refuse any inappropriate or unsuitable adverts.

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

Find your special person for friendship and romance with like minded people in a safe, secure and trusted environment. Tel: 087-9216302 / 087-7720250

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