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LIGO has the highest rate for empty commercial premises in Ireland and other western counties are not too far behind. These are the findings of a survey which provides up-to-date data on the stock of commercial properties in Ireland, commissioned by GeoDirectory from DKM Economic Consultants. In this, the first quarterly report on the vacant commercial building stock in Ireland, the highest vacancy rate was recorded in Sligo at 15.1%, with Leitrim in second place at 14%. It is feared the numbers are still rising, particularly in Sligo town and Carrick-onShannon. In Sligo’s case the rate has increased by 1.1 percentage points from last August. While the average for the country now stands at 11.4% all the western counties and Donegal have above average vacancy rates with Galway (13%) and Mayo, Roscommon and Donegal each with 12%. Only Dublin, Carlow, Limerick and Laois share the top third of the table with the six western counties. Kerry lies at the bottom of the table at 9% . Evidence of the rise in the number of empty premises can be clearly seen in the Tesco Arcade or Castle Street, Sligo, Arran Street, Ballina, Main Street, Castlebar, in addition to many vacant shops in smaller towns. The impact of the recession, in addition to an increase in online shopping, is taking its toll on the business community in the west. We can only speculate on the effect the household charge and further cuts in spending may have on the number of properties lying idle. The stock of vacant commercial properties in the country stands at 25,432 (out of a total stock of 223,451). This represents an increase of 1,598 since August 2012. Dublin now has 6,202 empty commercial premises compared with 5,581 in August 2012.

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SALES EXECUTIVE Public Talk on history of Eyre Square Wanted

he Mayo Association Galway will host a public talk on the history of Eyre Square on Thursday, April 4, in the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill. The talk will be given by Killala-native Brendan McGowan, development officer at Galway City Museum. Brendan is the author of a new publication – Eyre Square 300: Aspects of its History – which charts the history and development of the Square from its origins as a medieval green outside the city walls to the present, with a particular focus on its monuments, past and present.

He has previously published books on the Leeds Irish community, which has strong ties to the west of Ireland and particularly North Mayo. Brendan can well claim to be an authority on Galway writer Pádraic Ó Conaire. In 2012, he completed his second MA degree, which focused on Albert Power’s iconic limestone monument to Sean Phádraic. His knowledge of Eyre Square is wide and is not confined to the statue, which is now housed in Galway City Museum. Brendan is a native of Killala and was recently welcomed as the newest

member to the Mayo Association in Galway. His illustrated talk on the history of Eyre Square is open to the general public, with Mayo and Galway people alike invited to come along to the Galway Bay Hotel on Thursday at 9pm. For further information, contact PJ King, PRO Mayo Association Galway on 087 2204350. The Mayo Association Galway was founded in 1971 and has a longstanding tradition and history of supporting worthwhile schemes or projects in Mayo and Galway. The association is fully committed to participating in all aspects of community life in Galway and has seen a dramatic increase in interest and membership following the recent annual dinner dance in February. In keeping with previous years, there will be a number of social activities and functions planned for the year ahead including golf outings, a business lunch, table quizzes and a boat trip on the River Corrib. The Association meet at 9pm on the first Thursday of every month in the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill. New members are always welcome to come along and join the association.

Collette Sheerin – Album launch of “Making Grace” IF the definition of the word Grace is “a characteristic or quality pleasing for its charm or refinement” then Collette Sheerin’s latest offering to the world of music entitled “Making Grace” certainly does what it says on the tin! The album is a beautifully crackin’ collection of ten original songs and given her passion for lyric and poetry, it is perfectly packaged to show case her song writing skills and composition of music. Her voice has been described as “expressive, musical, distinctive and full of charm”. Most notably known as a flautist, Collette has been a prominent part of the Sligo music scene for many years since moving here from her native County Offaly. In recent years, however she has also been a regular collaborator with Sligo world music geniuses “No Crows”, she has performed at the knock out hugely successful Source theme nights and

also in 2011 Collette formed her own folk/rock outfit “The Candles”. Being surrounded by such talent, inspiration and generosity it was only natural that these musicians would lend themselves to augment each and every song on the album. Those musicians being Leslie Jones & Willie Kelly (Rackhouse Pilfer), Anna Houston, Steve Wickham, Eddie Lee & Ray Coen (No Crows), Seamie O’Dowd, Kieran Quinn (Anything Goes), Brian McDonagh (Dervish), Hugh Feely and also featuring Eoin Troy and Dean Gurrie on backing vocals. “Making Grace” was recorded and engineered by Brian McDonagh at the Magic Room studio. Folks this is a gig you won’t want to miss and a definite date for your diary - the official launch of the album "Making Grace" will be happening on Friday the 10th of May at 8 o’clock in The Model Arts Centre. Admission is five euro (including special offer on cd ; ).

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Sadness in Mayo at passing of local businessman CLAREMORRIS and its surrounds was in mourning last week following the passing of one of its best known and respected businessmen, Martin O’Brien. A true gentleman, Martin died peacefully on Thursday last at University College Hospital, Galway, after a short illness. Thousands attended at the weekend to pay final respects to the businessman, family man and community leader who was just 50. He was particularly known for his community spirit and gave his time selflessly to projects like the Swimming Club, Town Hall and Racecourse Committees. He was also past

president of Claremorris Chamber of Commerce, following in the footsteps of his late father, Paddy, and carried out the role with distinction. Martin was one of the best-known figures in the motor industry in the west. O’Briens Garage on Dalton Street was established by Paddy O’Brien in 1956 and Martin joined him in 1981. Later, as the business developed and prospered, a new dealership branch was opened in Ballina, run by Martin’s brother, Pat. Martin was a devoted family man and his passing has robbed family and community of a great leader and a true Chris O’Dowd gentleman.

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Among the thousands attending his funeral at the weekend were relatives, friends and colleagues from the business community who travelled from all over Ireland and abroad to pay their respects. Following Funeral Mass in the parish church, Claremorris, he was laid to rest in St. Colman’s Cemetery on Sunday. Martin was pre-deceased by his parents, Paddy and Sadie. He is mourned by his devoted wife, Kathy, loving daughters Sarah, Kate and Lisa, loving brother Pat and sisters Mary and Lily and extended family. He will be sorely missed by vast numbers of people in the local community. May his kind soul rest in peace.

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Internal HSE row denies patient access to specialist service

A FRESH row has erupted over access by Mayo patients to specialist health services. THE operation of the HSE West’s arterial assist machine to patients in the county has run into trouble due to a disagreement between different units of the HSE in regard to its funding. Ballina based Fianna Fail TD, Deputy Dara Calleary has highlighted the issue and said: “ The machine increases arterial blood flow to the leg and 550 patients in Ireland currently use it. None of these patients are from Mayo because of the dispute. “ To rent one of these machines for 90 days costs €1,200 and it can save a

leg from amputation. It is for people with severe vascular conditions in their legs who, if their condition deteriorated, might need to have the leg amputated, with all of the associated social, personal and financial costs. “There are 127 patients on a waiting list and an arterial assist machine for those 127 patients would cost less than half the cost of seven amputations. “In University College Hospital Galway, I could be in the room next to the Minister for Health. But because I am from Mayo I would not get the machine, while someone who lives five miles up the road in Sligo would get it. “It is ridiculous. I do not know if it is a funding issue but heads must be knocked together to make this service available to the patients of Mayo as well as in Galway and Roscommon.” Deputy Calleary was supported in his stand by Roscommon Deputy Denis Naughten. He said: “It is frustrating that an anomaly exists within the system in Galway, Roscommon and Mayo that means there is no funding while in other parts of the country that is not the case. It is unclear who is responsi-

ble and who should pick up the bill.” Junior Health Minister Alex White said he appreciated the Deputy Calleary’s concerns and has made inquiries concerning this matter. “I have been advised that the provision of arterial assi st pumps in Galway and Roscommon has been discontinued pending the outcome of a review of their efficacy. The national clinical care programmes office has been requested to carry out this review.” Deputy Calleary said he intends to raise the matter at a meeting with HSE West management in Castlebar in the near future. “ There is a ridiculous anomaly that someone a mile inside a county border can get the machine while someone a mile on the other side is in the wrong county and cannot get it. “It is clear the availability of this machine will save money in the short, medium and long term, not just in the Department of Health but also in the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and in local authorities. That silly anomaly must be addressed for the sake of all concerned,” he added.

Concerns over threat to rural schools RURAL schools across the north-west face new challenges following the new value for money report soon to be published by the Department of Education which casts doubt over the future of some of the smaller schools. According to the Sunday Business Post, the report will recommend that primary schools should have four teachers and 80 pupils, in order to balance numbers and quality outcomes. However, a spokesperson for the Department of Education says the report's findings did not mean it would be Government policy to close schools with fewer then four teachers. There are currently 600 two teacher schools in the country. The findings of this report made for timely discussion at the teachers’ conferences over the weekend. More than 800 teachers from across the country attended the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation Conference in Cork. The Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) began its conference in Galway on Tuesday and members were due to hear from Minister Quinn on Wednesday. The TUI has already strongly rejected the new public sector agreement.

Roscommon man claims he was shot deliberately by Israelis A Roscommon man has claimed he was shot by an Israeli soldier whilst filming a protest in the West Bank. Tommy Donnellan is well known as an activist for the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign. He travelled to the village of Nabi Saleh last month, where Palestinians stage protests every Friday against Israeli occupation. Donnellan, who was shot in the arm by a rubber-coated steel bullet, was not seriously injured. He says he was hit before but believes that the shooting yesterday was targeted.

Fashion Show for Cregg House A Charity fashion show takes place in the Velvet Room Nightclub on Saturday, 6th April, in aid of Cregg House, Sligo. Organised by Caoimhe Tuohy, who represented Sligo at Miss ireland last year, the event starts at 8.30pm. A raffle with fantastic spot prizes will be held with a chance to win a donated piece by local designer, Sinead O’Hanlon Carr. Retailers showcasing their attire include Next, Carraig Donn, Jane Norman, Exhibit, Ruby Lane, A-Wear, Simone’s, Pamela Scott, Collery’s Menswear and EJ’s. Leitrim Milliner, Jennifer Wrynne will exhibit her new collection of hats and headpieces.

Sad day as Keaney’s Bookshop closes

IT certainly is the end of an era. People from Sligo and its hinterland would be familiar with Keaney's Bookshop and its landmark premises on High Street, which ceased trading on Friday. It is a sign of the times and indicative of the evolution which has taken place in publishing but it has brought to an end a business which began over 100 years ago. Keaney's supplied school books, stationery, newspapers and other publications. A small sign in the window announced the closure. Keaney's thanked all their customers down through the years. Three generations of the Keaney family operated the shop since it first opened in the 1800s. One of the oldest bookshops in the country, it was a leading supplier of a wide range of schoolbooks in the north west for many years. For many years Keaney's was the only local supplier of school books. It now joins Keohane's of Castle Street as another independent bookshop operator to close. Keohane's closed in July 2011 after 64 years trading in the heart of Sligo.

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Pictured at the final of the IT Sligo Student Enterprise competition are, from left to right, Ann Higgins, Head of Dept of Marketing, Tourism & Sport; Gary Reynolds, IT Sligo lecturer and judge; winning team members Evgeniya Nenenko, Matthias Franchois, Grégoire Marechal and Sebastian Topea; Louise O’Gorman, Innovation Centre Manager and judge; Susan Bourke, Product Launch Method, Sligo; and IT Sligo lecturer Marie Moran.

team of international foreign students has beaten off stiff local competition to win the IT Sligo Student Enterprise Competition. The four members, who are studying at the Institute under the EU’s Erasmus international student exchange programme, pipped three other IT Sligo teams in the final held during the recent

Enterprise and Innovation Week. The finalists had to devise solutions to ‘real life’ business scenarios based on a case study, which they were handed on the day, about the operations of an export-oriented Irish-based SME (small to medium enterprise). Without any other prior knowledge of the company, they had just three hours

Massive Increase in Bowel Cancer among men BOWEL cancer rates among men have soared by more than a quarter in the last 35 years, new figures have shown. In contrast, women have experienced a rise of only 6%, according to the report from Cancer Research UK. Increasing rates of bowel cancer may be linked to obesity and diets high in red and processed meat and low in fibre. Another key factor is the increasing age of the population. But why there should be such a stark difference between men and women is still unknown. Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the UK after lung cancer. Incidence of the disease has climbed from 45 cases per 100,000 men in 1975-77 to 58 cases in 2008-10, a rise of 29%, said the report. Over the same period, rates for women have increased only slightly from 35 to 37 per 100,000. The biggest rise has been seen among people aged in their 60s and 70s, who now account for 23,000 new cases each year. However, bowel cancer survival is improving, with half of all patients living for at least 10 years after being diagnosed. The figures are released to mark bowel cancer awareness month and the launch of a new campaign by the Bobby Moore Fund. Professor Matthew Seymour, from the University of Leeds, who is director of the National Cancer Research Network, said: "We know the risk of bowel cancer increases as we get older and, since we're all living longer, it's no surprise to see that the number of people getting the disease is rising."

to come up with solutions to key questions arising from the study which they then presented to a panel of judges who questioned them closely. The competition was designed to foster a spirit of enterprise among third level students and develop their understanding of business management with a view to cultivating early entrepreneurship. The judges decided that the team, comprising Evgeniya Nenenko (Czech Republic), Matthias Franchois (France), Grégoire Marechal (France) and Sebastian Topea (Romania), came out on top for their ideas on the product and market development challenges and opportunities facing the company, and use of social media for marketing and customer relations. The judges were Louise O’Gorman, Innovation Centre Manager at IT Sligo, Susan Bourke, Product Launch Method, Sligo, and IT Sligo lecturer Gary Reynolds. Congratulating all the finalists, Ms Ann Higgins, Head of Department of Marketing, Tourism and Sport, said: “The competition provided the participants with an invaluable opportunity to put the theory they had learned into practice and to enhance their problem-solving skills. “Dealing with a case study like this, sight unseen, is very demanding and the teams acquitted themselves very well on the night. They rose to the challenge, with each providing a strong defence of their proposals to grow this indigenous SME.”

Gardai step up campaign against under-age drinking

YOUNG people in Roscommon town should be cautious as Roscommon Gardai issued a warning to publicans and parents of teenagers last week that they are stepping up their campaign to tackle underage drinking in pubs in the town. Gardai have visited a number of pubs over the past two weekends at various times to check on patrons and to ensure that they are over eighteen. This will continue as part of the national campaign called “You May Be Asked” where age cards will be requested and checked by Gardai. “We are appealing for parents to ensure that if their children are underage, then they are not permitted to be drinking alcohol, it’s as simple as that. “Parents and publicans should be aware that we will be asking for agecards and ensuring that they are not forged,” outlined Sergeant Ciaran Carroll of Roscommon Garda Station. Gardai are advising young people to ensure they have their age cards on their person and they are advising publicans to ensure that they ask for age cards prior to serving any person they feel may be underage, as it is their responsibility to ensure that alcohol is served only to those aged over eighteen. “There are a lot of reports of underage drinking countrywide and it needs to be tackled. This initiative, launched by Chief Supt Padraig Rhattigan, shows that Gardai are taking the matter very seriously,” concluded Sergeant Carroll.

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Westport resident Aaran packs a punch at “Thai” boxing

E may be relatively unknown in the town and county in which he resides but 28-year-old Westport resident Aaron Jahn is making waves in his adopted sport, “Thai” boxing. Aaran was the only westerner to win his fight in the biggest fight of the year in Thailand "Thai Fight" 2013. Aaron has been fighting professionally in Thailand for the past 16 months ,visiting different gyms and has settled at Bangrajun gym in Phuket which opened September 2012. Having won nearly all

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Jackie Clarke Collection now fully open to the public THE Jackie Clarke Collection in Ballina opened permanently to the public on Tuesday last, April 2nd. The priceless collection of historical Irish material will be on show in a new, purpose-designed facility on Pearse Street, allowing the public unprecedented access to 400 years of Irish history. The project, now completed, is the realisation of the lifelong dream of the late Jackie Clarke. Local people know too well how he lovingly and expertly compiled this vast collection of over 100,000 items for the people of his home town and those who visit. It is now regarded as one of the leading collections of Irish historical material in the world. Thanks to the generosity of Clarke’s widow, Ann Clarke, the collection has been permanently housed in Ballina’s former Provincial Bank building. The new exhibition centre is the result of a €5 million project developed by Mayo County Council in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland, with the support of the National Spatial Strategy Gateways and Hubs ERDF funding (2002-20). The facility was designed by multi-awardwinning Irish exhibition-design company Martello Media. For the last year, the company has worked closely with the collection’s director, Sinéad McCoole, and a design team. Together, they have interpreted, themed and presented the collection in an accessible manner that will appeal to young and old alike. The Collection is comprised of three elements – the exhibition centre, the repository and the adjoining walled heritage garden. The exhibition space showcases, on an interchangeable basis, the stand-out items in

Jackie’s collection. These items include the original 1916 Proclamation of Independence and the tricolour cockade taken from the hat of Irish hero Wolfe Tone by his captors in 1798, as well as many incredible documents that offer a first-hand account of some of the most significant periods and characters of the last four centuries of Irish history. The artefacts are displayed in a way that allows people to have the same intimate access to them that Jackie himself had, through the use of interactive touchscreens and open storage devices. The Memory Pod is a particularly innovative feature of the exhibition centre, offering visitors the chance to record their own memories and create short digital films. Visitors can also watch audio-visual presentations about Clarke himself and the significance of his collecting. Different rooms throughout the building highlight the various aspects of his collection, including maps, newspapers, prints, posters and Clarke’s library. The adjoining walled heritage garden has been beautifully and sympathetically restored to offer a quiet place where visitors can contemplate Clarke’s collection as well as Ireland’s unique botanical and agricultural heritage. The Jackie Clarke Collection will be officially opened by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny at a future date. As of April 2, it will be open to the public from 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Admission is free, and school and group tours are welcome. For booking, call 096 73508 or visit www.clarkecollection.ie.

Mayo VEC condemns SUSI as “a fiasco” THEY certainly are not alone but Mayo Vocational Education Committee have joined in condemning the new system used to allocate third level student grants as unacceptable. Councillor Jarlath Munnelly, chairman, said it was unfair that students and their families were forced to wait so long to get their fees paid. He welcomed the independent review being carried out into Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) and hoped the ongoing problems will be rectified before the start of the 2013/14 academic year. According to information furnished to the Oireachtas public accounts committee earlier in March, around one in seven college students who applied to the grant processing body for a third level maintenance grant are still either without payment or a firm decision on whether they are eligible

for a grant. Of the 69,361 students who filed grant documentation to SUSI this year, 9,912 have either been approved for a grant but have yet to receive it, have returned incomplete information, have returned supplementary information on request, or are having a final decision currently processed. A total of 4,176 applicants have returned incomplete applications while a further 3,181 had submitted supplementary documentation after being asked to do so by SUSI. “What really concerned me was that those who did everything right with their application still had to wait too long for payment,” added Councillor Munnelly. Councillor Thérése Ruane said the system is ‘an absolute fiasco’. She knew of a lone parent who dropped out of education because she could not afford to feed her children while awaiting the grant.

Gardai urge clergy to step up security

Fr. Pat O’Brien

ollowing the appalling attack on the home of Caherlistrane PP, Fr. Pat O’Brien last week, the clergy in rural County Galway have been asked to step up their own security in the wake of a second attack on a parish priest since the beginning of the year. And the Gardaí have said that they are willing to provide advice on an individual or a group basis to priests when it comes to improving their home security. Fr. O’Brien was attacked in his home by four intruders who tied him up and made off with a paltry amount of money. But now the clergy in general have been advised to take additional steps to secure their parochial houses in the wake of this attack and one which occurred in early January in Fohenagh during which a priest was assaulted. The Gardaí say that there may be a perception within the criminal element that there are large amounts of cash stored in priests’ houses and have urged that better security measures be put in place. Detective Sergeant Mick O’Driscoll of Tuam Garda Station said that traditionally the priests of any parish receive callers on a daily basis but in the wake of these attacks, it was now time to be alert to the

threat of roaming gangs of criminals. He said that priests now had to look at their own security and urged them not to keep large sums of money in their parochial houses in the aftermath of weekend Masses. Detective Sergeant O’Driscoll then confirmed that the Gardaí were following a number of lines of inquiry into the incident during which a gang of raiders ransacked Fr. Pat O’Brien’s house which left him shaken and traumatised. One of the gang members repeatedly called him a paedophile and Fr. O’Brien revealed that he was particularly frightened of this individual. The PP was watching the Ireland v Sweden soccer match on television when he answered a knock to the door on Friday night week last. He had previously been with one of his parishioners whose sister had died. It is understood that the gang are from the Limerick or Cork area and had carried out the raid in the hope of finding money that they could use to pay for drugs. The four men, dressed in balaclavas, forced the door in on top of the priest and then tied him up as they ransacked the house.

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58th Reserve at NY St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Commandant Gerry Jordan (left) pictured with Taoiseach Enda Kenny and members of the 58th Reserve in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York, last week.

OR the fourth year in succession members of the 58th Reserve Infantry Battalion have participated in the world’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York. The Battalion was led by Ballymote (Sligo) native and Ballina resident Commandant Gerry Jordan, who is second in command of the Battalion, a unit of the army reserve headquartered at Finner, with an area of operations covering Counties Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim. Gerry is, perhaps, best known locally as Chairman of the Sonas Group, which operates nursing homes in Enniscrone, Roscommon and Athlone. Over 60 members of the Battalion have participated in the parade at their own expense to date. In doing so they created history of sorts as prior to their debut march in 2010 no Irish defence force militia group had marched in the U.S.

since the funeral of John F. Kennedy in 1963. Gerry was one of the instigators of the Battalion’s New York trip and there are strong ties with the Fighting 69th Regiment of New York because one of its most famous Generals is Michael Corcoran (1927-1963) a native of Carrowkeel, Ballymote, Co. Sligo. The Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, unveiled a monument to General Corcoran in Ballymote on August 22nd, 2006. Underneath the monument is a piece of steel from the World Trade Center, donated by the Sligo family of Michael Lynch, who died in the twin towers on September 11, 2001. General Corcoran gained both fame and notoriety when he refused to parade the Regiment for the Prince of Wales in reaction to the British response to the Irish famine. During World War 1 95% of

the men who joined the Regiment were Irish. In acknowledgement of the honour shown by the 58th Reserve Infantry Battalion to Mayor Bloomberg, the St Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration Committee, New York and the 69th Infantry Regiment invited the 58th Bn to take part in the 2010 Parade and they have taken part in each parade since. The significance of the participation in 2010 was reflected in the fact that the 58th Battalion members were all guests of Mayor Bloomberg at City Hall on the day prior to the parade, in 2010. The general welcome that was extended to the 58th Battalion by both the 69th Regiment and the general public on the streets of New York over the years has been quite extraordinary. The Army Reserve has at its disposal a wide range of modern equipment and weaponry. At all levels of the Army Reserve, soldiers are taught to operate as a team to overcome challenges and work effectively. Leadership and teamwork are highly important in the Defence Forces and are required in order for soldiers to operate in the difficult and dangerous conditions in which they can find themselves. As a result, the Army Reserve spends a lot of time and effort developing, what is its most important asset - the individual soldier. The Reserve Defence Force (RDF) is a Volunteer force whose time is given voluntarily to the Defence Forces but also to help local communities. Speaking to North West Express Comdt. Jordan said participating in the New York parades has been one of the highlights of his career in the Reserve Defence Forces. “The fact that members ranging from students to people of my own age paid their own w ay to march in the parade shows the pride they have in wearing the uniform and representing their country abroad.”

Potential for job creation in home care sector According to a new report from Home and Community Care Ireland (HCCI) over 260 jobs could be created in the Sligo/Leitrim area and €2bn saved nationally through reform of the home care sector. The same principle applies to other counties throughout the country. The research shows that €117 million per annum could be saved immediately

through opening up the tendering of home help and home care services in Ireland. A further €256 million per annum could be saved if funds are redirected from the Fair Deal Scheme to more appropriate care provision for low and medium dependency older people in their own homes. The report, The Business Case for the

Outsourcing of Home Care Provision and a More Efficient Use of Fair Deal Funds, compiled by EPS Consulting for HCCI, the representative body of private home care providers in Ireland, outlines the need to address inefficiencies in the elder care model as a matter of urgency. Michael Harty, HCCI Co-Chair, said, “Harnessing the outsourcing opportunity could support the creation of over 260 local jobs in the home care sector in the Sligo/Leitrim area, as more patients will require care and more hours will be able to be delivered within the existing budget. “These are local jobs that will be in every parish and community across the area, providing employment in many areas experiencing serious unemployment issues.” “The Government needs to stop paying lip service and take action to address inefficiencies in the system, through a more open and transparent commissioning system which will help save money, create jobs, and stop the cuts to frontline services enabling thousands of people to be cared for in their own home,” he concluded. It will be interesting to see what the response of Government to this report will be and also the views of those in the nursing home sector.

Cuts bite as VEC schools hit AN indication of the extent of cuts in the pipeline for education was brought home to Martin Fallon, Chief Executive of Leitrim VEC, who said he was “shocked” to get notification of a cut to funding for the general running of vocational schools in the county. Leitrim VEC could see up to 30% cut from their non pay grant which is used for the essential running of schools including utility, heating, school books and maintenance. In a letter from the Department of Education this month, the VEC were told they may have to use “other balances” to pay for the running of their schools. Mr Fallon said he was “awaiting clarification” on the information. Cllr Mary Bohan queried where this other money was to come from, she said it was a “very serious issue.” She said the department may even look into the VEC’s bank account at funds committed to plans but not yet spent. Looking at their figures, Mr Fallon projected they could be cut by at least 29- 30%. The non pay grant has almost been cut by €100,000 each year from 2009. Teacher representative Sean Wynne said the VEC need to ask why other sectors in the public domain are not getting the same treatment.

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Moran’s Butchers & Deli 2013 Cookery Demonstration and Food Fair to raise money for local schools

oran’s Butchers & Deli of Market Street, Ballina, in conjunction with Bord Bia, will hold their fourth Cookery Demonstration and Food Fair on Tuesday 16th April, 2013 in Hotel Ballina with doors opening at 7.00pm. The proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to two Ballina schools, The Quay National School and Rehins National School. The highlight of the evening will be the cookery demonstration hosted by Máire Dufficy from Bord Bia, sure to satisfy all taste buds. Máire will be showing us a

few modern twists on traditional favourites with dishes such as meatballs in tomato & ginger sauce and mexican beef casserole with salsa and sour cream. Dinner parties are also catered for with Máire showing attendees how to cook a butterflied leg of lamb with cumin and garlic potatoes. Summer dishes suitable for the barbeque such as pork chops with chickpea salad will also be shown. And to finish off, there will be some sweet treats which are sure to be a hit with adults and children alike. Audience members will have a chance to recreate

these dishes at home as recipe cards for all dishes will be supplied. Describing the recipes, Máire says it is, “simple food with a twist…using fresh, accessible ingredients to create balanced and delicious meals”. This year, Moran’s Cookery Demonstration and Food Fair will host a number of local food producers. Some new producers will be in attendance and Máire will be using a number of the exhibitors products in her recipes. Artisan and gourmet food producers attending the event include Nádúrtha, producers of fresh organic pasta, Kelly’s Butchers of Newport, well known for their award winning black and white puddings, along with local businesses The Bond Café and Gourmet Kitchen.The event allows visitors to avail of the opportunity to taste a variety of delicious products during the course of the evening along with the dishes demonstrated by Máire. There will also be a chance to purchase products on the night. Commenting on this year’s event, Moran’s owner, Kevin Moran says, “We are delighted to again bring new meal ideas to our many valued customers and friends”, adding, “We’re also very happy to have the opportunity to showcase our excellent local food businesses”. In 2012, Moran’s Butchers & Deli was awarded craft butcher certification by the Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland. Cookery Demonstration and Food Fair tickets are available at €12 and can be bought from Moran’s Butchers & Deli, Market Street, Carr’s Supermarket, Ardnaree Market, Breda’s Hair Salon and both schools.

Sligo Oncology Ward Presented with Cheque

Chinese State Circus comes to Castlebar Yin Yang – “The interaction of two energies in a dynamic system of balance” Mayo is no stranger to playing host to some of the best events from the world of culture and arts and this spring will be no different as the fantastic production of the incomparable Chinese State Circus™ will be wowing audiences in Castlebar. China’s greatest circus will take to the stage at The Royal on Monday 15th April with their premiere show ‘Yin Yang’ as part of their 12 date theatre tour across Ireland. This unique extravaganza showcases only the best in entertainment; witness acrobats defying gravity as the ancient discipline ‘Icarian Games’ returns to centre stage. An act rarely seen in circus arts, steeped in tradition, this remarkable display of human juggling where the human body becomes catapult and catcher in an elaborate, explosive and highly choreographed presentation of power, poise and agility. The show features traditional Chinese acts with the amazing legendary ‘Bicycle Act’ which will keep the audience on the edge of their seats as 12 artistes manoeuvre onto a single bicycle. Witness the unpredictable and exhilarating twists of foot juggling with drums, the famous swinging poles, the sensational contortionist and the dynamic hoop divers with their amazing somersaults, leaps and jumps which all go towards completing this action packed programme. Suitable for an audience of all ages, with evocative sets, soaring musical score and extravagant new costumes this will entertain the entire family long after the final curtain falls! Don’t miss this stunning production that features the most daring, breath-taking and thrilling artistes to come to our shores. Take a new look at the world’s greatest circus! For more information or to book tickets visit www.theroyal.ie Other dates in the area include The Black Box Theatre, Galway, on Tuesday, 16th April (Show times 5 and 8 p.m.) and Ennis Glor on Wednesday, 17th April (Show times again 5 and 8 p.m.

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Billy Connolly at the Royal

BILLY Connolly, the greatest stand-up comedian of his generation, brings his ‘The Man Live Tour’ to THE ROYAL THEATRE, Castlebar on Tuesday 30th April. Tickets €54.25 & €49.25. At every good-times gathering of joke-telling friends, invariably there’s always a joke told that belongs to this legend of comedy - a priceless oneliner, or one of his bizarre stories told in a Scottish accent. But no one can do it like ‘The Man Live’: Billy Connolly stand-up comedian, actor, musician, TV presenter and artist. Billy has lived the life and has laughed at every turn. After an apprenticeship as a welder in his hometown of Glasgow, he became a professional performer in 1962, forming ‘The Humblebums’ band with Gerry Rafferty, before pursuing a solo career as a comedian. Connolly found cult success through his stand-up and live comedy albums. He has toured worldwide continuously for the last 50 years, performing to an audience of over 10,000,000, was awarded a CBE in 2003, was given the Freedom of the City of Glasgow in 2010 and received the BAFTA in Scotland Outstanding Contribution to Television and Film Award in 2012, and has established himself as both a sought-after character actor and an accomplished voice

performer. Best known for his moving performance as the loyal servant John Brown in the highly acclaimed Mrs Brown, Connolly’s many other film credits include Gulliver's Travels, The XFiles, Garfield 2 and The Impostors, as well as the acclaimed BBC production The Life and Crimes of Deacon Brodie. His voice is also featured on many animated films including Pocahontas and the Disney Pixar animation Brave. He has recently appeared in Quartet, directed by Dustin Hoffman, as well as J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. On television, he featured in Head Of Class, and his own series, Billy. He hosted Billy Connolly's World Tour Of Scotland, a six-part series travel documentary, a theme continued later in his World Tours of New Zealand, Australia and England, Ireland and Wales. More recently he has hosted Journey To The Edge Of The World and Route 66. Connolly has also made various television guest appearances, most notably in the U.S. series House M.D., as well Third Rock From The Sun and Veronica's Closet. Tickets, €54.25 & €49.25, are on sale now from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and online or from the Royal Theatre Box office on 0818 300 000 or 094 9023111.

Chinese State Circus

atch 2000 years of tradition explode in the world's greatest acrobatic circus! The Chinese State Circus present "Yin Yang". The action-packed Chinese State Circus show ‘Yin Yang’ is the embodiment of a traditional art form which can trace its history back over 2000 years. This stunning production lives and breathes with the enthusiasm of its acrobatic artistes, whose whole lives centre around their skills. The result is the purest, honest, most abiding and exhilarating people circus that is a true privilege to see. From the very beginning, it’s non-stop entertainment, consisting of very impressive human abilities, tricks and skills. China’s greatest circus features the most daring, breath-taking and thrilling artistes to tour the world, including the first UK appearance of the formidable Shaolin Master known as “The One", sourced specifically by Director Phillip Gandey. Witness acrobats defying gravity as the ancient discipline ‘Icarian Games’ returns to centre stage. This act, rarely seen in circus arts, is steeped in tradition and is a remarkable display of human juggling, where the human body becomes catapult and catcher in an elaborate, explosive and highly choreographed presentation of power, poise and agility. The show also features the amazing legendary ‘Bicycle Act’, thrilling audiences

while 12 artistes manoeuvre onto a single bicycle! Marvel at the unpredictable and exhilarating twists of foot-juggling with drums, the famous swinging poles, the sensational contortionist and the dynamic hoop divers with their amazing somersaults, leaps and jumps which all go towards completing this action packed programme. Each sensational act flows into the next, without narrative, and is accompanied by a captivating and atmospheric all girl group of live musicians. Suitable for audiences of all ages, with evocative sets, soaring musical scores and extravagant new costumes, this will entertain the entire family long after the final curtain falls. This will not disappoint – just don’t try it at home! "The most exhilarating circus it has ever been my privilege to see" London Evening Standard. "Never has such excitement been generated in a theatre...the whole audience hangs breathless!" Manchester Evening News. Tickets (€27.50, €22.50, Family €82) are available from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and online or from the Royal Theatre Box office on 0818 300 000 or 094 9023111. Mon 15th April | Doors 7pm, show 8pm | €27.50, €22.50, Family €82.

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STARRING actor par excellence Pat Kinevane, Fishamble theatre company presents two dazzling nights of theatre at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar: “Forgotten” on Wednesday 10th April at 8.00pm and “Silent” on Thursday 11th April at 8.00pm. Flor wants to bath himself; Dora wants her chowder now; Gustus wants his house back; Eucharia wants to make an announcement… With exhilarating theatricality and haunting honesty “Forgotten” brings to life these sometimes forgotten voices of society in Pat Kinevane’s captivating performance, acclaimed by critics everywhere. “Beautifully written and vivid…uniquely memorable.” - The New Yorker “Drop everything. Book now...captivating, moving and - yes - even unforgettable.” - The Irish Times “Incredibly moving… unequivocally beautiful.” - The Scotsman In the brave, bold, beautiful “Silent” we meet homeless McGoldrig, a man who once had splendid things. But he has lost it all including his mind. He now dives into the wonderful wounds of his past through the romantic world of Rudolph Valentino. “Silent” has been wowing audiences on an extensive tour both nationally and internationally in Europe and the USA, and was winner of the Fringe First and Herald Angel Awards at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2011, and Argus Angel at Brighton Festival 2012. “Passionate, stunning.” - Ben Brantley, The New York Times “A must-see if ever there was one.” - The List “Dazzling theatricality.” - The Guardian “Remarkable. Marvellous.” - Irish Independent Written and performed by Pat Kinevane in a tour de force double bill directed by Jim Culleton, these two plays seethe with energy and passion, and are presented by Fishamble, a multi-award winning Irish company dedicated to the discovery, development and production of new work for the theatre. Not to be missed! See “Forgotten” on Wednesday 10th April at

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A teenager has sold an app he designed to Yahoo! in a deal believed to be worth tens of millions of pounds. Nick D'Aloisio created the tool at his home in Wimbledon, south-west London, at the age of just 15, and now two years later it has been bought by the internet giant for an undisclosed sum. The app, named Summly, reached number nine in the free iPhone app chart last November and offers users a quick and easy way of finding news stories on the internet. The teenager, who is studying for his Alevels outside of school, is now due to join the capital's Yahoo! team. Nick, 17, said he was "delighted" about the deal. In a message on the Summly website, he wrote: "I am delighted to announce Summly has signed an agreement to be acquired by Yahoo!. "After spending some time on campus, I discovered that Yahoo! has an inspirational goal to make people's daily routines entertaining and meaningful, and mobile will be a central part of that vision. For us, it's the perfect fit. "When I founded Summly at 15, I would have never imagined being in this position so suddenly."

TV 'affects children's behaviour'

ive-year-olds who watch more than three hours of television a day are more likely to develop anti-social behaviours than those who do not, research suggests. The 15% of the age group who watch more than three hours of TV a day are at an increased risk of developing anti-social behaviours, such as fighting, stealing or disobedience, a study found. The research, published in Archives of Disease in Childhood, examined more than 11,000 UK children when they were aged five and seven. The children's parents were asked to complete a "strengths and difficulties questionnaire" to describe how well adjusted their children were. They were also asked to report how much time their children spent watching TV and playing computer games at

the age of five. The researchers found that almost two-thirds of five-year-olds watched television between one and three hours a day, 15% watched more than three hours and less than 2% watched no television at all. After taking into account various variables, including parenting and family dynamics, researchers found that watching TV for three or more hours a day led to a small but significant increased risk of anti-social behaviours in children aged five to seven. But spending a lot of time in front of the TV was not linked to other difficulties such as emotional problems or attention issues. The authors, from the University of Glasgow, also found that time spent playing computer games had no impact on behaviour, and they conclude: "This study found that watching television, videos or DVDs for three hours

or more daily was associated with a small increase in conduct problems between the ages of five years and seven years, after allowing for other child and family characteristics, including parenting." But they added: "Our findings do not demonstrate that interventions to reduce screen exposure will improve psychosocial adjustment. Indeed, they suggest that interventions in respect of family and child characteristics, rather than a narrow focus on screen exposure, are more likely to improve outcomes. "However, the study suggests that a cautionary approach to the heavy use of screen entertainment in young children is justifiable in terms of potential effects on mental well being, particularly conduct problems, in addition to effects on physical health and academic progress shown elsewhere." Professor Sonia Livingstone, professor of social psychology at the London School of Economics, added: "If five-year-olds watch more than three hours of television per day, research detects a small but noticeable negative effect on their conduct problems, though no effect on hyperactivity or emotional problems. "So, no cause for panic, but good reason to ask why some children spend so much time watching television - perhaps the pressures on their parents are too great, or perhaps there are no play spaces nearby? Or maybe what matters is how children watch television - research also shows that children benefit the most from opportunities to talk, interact and play - and this can be done in front of the television as well as elsewhere."

Facebook backlash over 'child porn' FACEBOOK has sparked a furious backlash after a graphic video allegedly showing child pornography circulated on the social network. Users vented their anger on rival website Twitter after the footage apparently popped up in personal news feeds and was reportedly shared more than 16,000 times. Those who claim to have seen the film said it showed a young girl being abused by an older man. Comments on Twitter suggested the clip received almost 4,000 "likes" before it was taken down. Facebook said it removed the video, believed to have originated in the US, "quickly" after users reported its disturbing content, but the site continued to draw caustic remarks, even after the footage was deleted. Twitter user Nicholas wrote: "Someone posted child porn on facebook and it's spreading like wildfire." Another social networker said: "Child porn video on Facebook, no wonder I hate that website". Facebook urged users never to share videos of this nature. A spokesman said: "Nothing is more important to Facebook than the safety of the peo-

ple that use our site, and this material has no place on Facebook. "We have zero tolerance for child pornography being uploaded on to Facebook and are extremely aggressive in preventing and removing child exploitative content. We are pleased that this material was reported to us quickly, enabling its swift removal." Every Facebook user who passed on

the video has been warned against sharing explicit films, the site said. It reports each occasion such clips are circulated to the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, based in the US. In the UK, Facebook reports all alleged child abuse to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (Ceop).

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n Irish couple have accepted substantial damages after they were accidentally boarded up inside their own home by bungling council officials. Tristan Ua Ceithearnaigh, 46, and his partner, Elisa Udtohan, 25, were awarded €76,000 (£64K) after workers began boarding up their home on Eugene Street, Dublin while they were inside. Large corrugated iron sheets were attached to their front door and window by Dublin council officials as they relaxed at home with their four-month-old baby daughter. The pair said they feared for their lives after hearing banging at the front door before calling police in December 2010. They were asked by the workers if they were squatters, responding that it was a privately rented house. After spotting a council van outside, Mr Ua Ceithearnaigh opened the door to find the men had begun putting the sheets up on the house next door. Dublin City Council denied falsely imprisoning the couple or defaming them by creating the impression they were squatters or being evicted, the Irish Times reports. The couple claim they had to be treated for emotional distress and left the house shortly afterwards the incident before settling the damages claims.

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- to convey your visual passions. 2. Assembling a team Avoid: Hiring a team without comparing prices and personalities Solutions: Cheapest isn't always best when putting together the team - a person's workmanship, commitment, management experience, communication skills and availability should be the major priorities. You'll save in the long-term with someone who can take educated shortcuts, work faster and who will make less errors. A building designer or draftsperson can keep costs down for a simple house extension, but for a new build or an extensive reno, an architect is the ticket.They can advise you on everything from design, planning and managing the budget to designing the interior, landscaping and even checking the builder's invoices. An architect's fees are around 10-15 per cent of the project value. To find a local architect, visit the Institute of Architects' website at www.architec-

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Furbo, Co. Galway. Tel: 086-2592345

Hazelwood, Sligo. Phone 071-9143552 / 9145842 Fax 071-9140355

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Damien McKelvey

TRAILERS Ballinacor, Killygordon

074-9149896

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Manufacturers of: - Builders trailers - Flat trailers 10ft, 12ft, 14ft, 16ft - Beaver tail trailers - Quad Trailers - Plant trailers - Car transporters - Advertising trailers - Dog trailers - Tippers (elec and manual) - Mesh sides & canopies - EU Breaking system available

6x4 Hydraulic Tipping Quad trailer

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Call David For Details: 087-2347424

FARM FENCING

Domonic Frizzell for all your farm and reps fencing.

Suppliers of Tanalised Timber • Post & Rail Fencing • Round and Square Posts • Decking Timber SPECIALISTS IN KILN DRIED ROOFING TIMBER Manufacturers of Wooden Pallets and Crates

Digging and Hedging Services available

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

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Trailers made to Customer Specification Delivery can be arranged

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Barbed sheep and electric wire

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Call Fermanagh on 0044-7818-452267

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Introducing new Kubota RTV accessories. The RTV canopy, mesh sides extensions and yard scraper/grader. Full range of Kubota lawncare, tractors and utility vehicles in stock. Kubota tractors from 14-130hp.M7040, M8540, M9540, M108S & LA1403 loader and M130X and LA2253 in stock. Range of Kubota RTVs in different variations available including the road legal version with fully enclosed cab. Range of used Kubota mini excavators including KX008-3, KX36-3, KX71-3, KX91-3 and KX161-3 New Kubota GR1600 lawnmower New Kubota G23 high tip mower in stock with 48” shaft driven deck SH Kubota B1750 20hp compact tractor, VGC, resprayed SH Kubota B2150 Hst, 24hp compact tractor, original SH Kubota STV 32 with 60” deck. Very clean machine

10 Kubota M130X 07 Kubota M125X 03 Renault Temis 610 & Stoll loader 03 Reanult Temis 630 99 Landini Legend 105 95 Ford/NH 6640 93 Deutz DX6.06 92 MF390 with MF80 loader 88 Case 248 Selection of 35s, 135s

FEENEY TRAILERS 12ft x 6ft 6” Dual Purpose Livestock Trailer With or without fold-up Sheep Deck

14ft x 5ft 10” x 6ft H Livestock Trailer with or without fold-up sheep deck

Delivery Available

10ft x 5ft 6” Tipping Trailer 3500kg Gross Capacity

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Suppliers of top quality new and secondhand trailers Fully Serviced with Warranty Full Selection of Parts available Clonberne, Ballinaslow, Co. Galway 086-8685060 feeneytrailers@yahoo.ie 093-45529

WANTED ALL TYPES OF TRACTORS & TRACK MACHINES

Tractors 2/4WD in any condition for resale-export & breaking Wanted Massey Ferguson's; MF165-168-175-178-185-188-565575-590-675-690-699-265-275-290. Fords-Fiats-John Deere-Zetor-Belarus-Universal Ect. All tractors considered in any condition, non runners also. Wanted all Plant Machinery; Hitachi-Komatsu-Jcb/ JS-Kobelco-Sumitomo-Cat-Mitsubishi Ect. Engines /gearboxs ,also wanted in any condition.

Tel: 087-680-6540 • e: buyplant10@gmail.com

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Ballina Heating & Plumbing Supplies Ltd

Foxford Road, Ballina - Tel: 096-22833

RIGHT PRICE

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(Proprietors: Andrew & Joanne Clarke) The Suir by Henley Stoves Small stove that delivers 6kW of heat to the room. Beautifully crafted to fit most decor styles.

€350 The Carraig Mor 30kW SOne of the most powerful stoves on the market HEATS 16 / 18 RADIATORS

€1675

The Aran by Henley Stoves Small stove that delivers 6kW and an effciency of up to 79% “it certainly punches well above its weight”

Effrinagh Village, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim Tel: 071-9623345 / 086-6073181 / Fax: 071-9620174

€350 The Carraig Mor 20kW It heats upto 14 radiators and gives and impressive 4kW to the room. HEATS 12 /14 RADIATORS

€1350

STOCKISTS OF Warrior, Boru, Mazona, Firewarm, Saey, Olymberyl, Efel Oil, Horse Flame, Stovax, Emerald, Mulberry, Villager, Stratford Stoves & Hercules

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Tel: 096-22277 Fax (096) 22655 Jerome and Eugene Hughes for all your Home Heating Oil, Tractor Diesel, Kerosene, Road Diesel, Unleaded Petrol. Tanks and Lubrication products also in stock.

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naturalhealth

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

Yoga for Depression and Anxiety the external world go. Focusing within facilitates recognition of what may be triggering the anxiety, which is usually those habitual thoughts and unresolved conflicts. Yoga breath work is one of the key methods in counteracting anxiety. Breath is life and puts us in touch with our essence. When threatened, real or imagined, our bodies react. Therefore, during an anxiety attack the body reacts to what is perceived as a threat. This results in tension, rigidity, and choppy, constricted or cessation of breath. Yoga teaches you to slow down your breath, relax your body, and look inward at the precipitating event.

oga is an ancient mind-body practice with origins in Eastern Indian Philosophy. The word yoga in Sanskrit actually means to yoke or unite. Yoga combines physical postures (asanas) with breath-work (pranayama) and meditation (dhyana), concentration (dharana), relaxation, balance, strength, and stamina. Current research on yoga suggests that it improves mood and gives a general sense of well-being. It is beneficial in counteracting stress and reducing heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure. Yoga for Anxiety Many people suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. Anxiety can be a useful emotion if it

heightens your awareness to make healthier choices. However, when anxiety becomes more than a little nervousness, it can be very debilitating. Sufferers of anxiety and panic disorders complain of exhaustion and mental fatigue. Some of these symptoms include obsessive thinking, insomnia, migraines, intestinal problems, dizziness, nausea, and shortness of breath and heart palpitations. The appearance of anxiety in your daily life can drastically influence your lifestyle. Research suggests that excessive worry sabotages the immune system, weakening the body’s ability to fight off disease and heal. Yoga is effective in treating anxiety by reducing the symptoms. One of yoga’s basic tenants is to turn your focus inward, letting

Yoga for Depression The benefit of yoga on depression is another area being explored. One of the biggest contributing factors to depression is stress. Depression increases the fight or flight response in the sympathetic nervous system. Persistent/chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system elevates the stress hormone cortisol. It is a well-known fact that cortisol has a major influence on stress related illnesses. Part of yoga’s effectiveness is its ability to decrease stress and increase a sense of wellbeing. Yoga breath work boosts the oxygen level to the brain; the postures alleviate tension, promoting introspection, and in conjunction with deep relaxation and meditation techniques, produces a calming effect. Among yoga’s anti-stress benefits are positive levels of certain brain chemicals that decrease catecholamine. Findings also suggest lower levels of the hormone neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine (when elevated, all of these neurotransmitters are involved in fight or flight response and increase fear and anger and decrease the ability to think realistically), which facilitate a calming feeling. There is also an increase in oxytocin, the hormone that is released during childbirth, maternal bonding and during orgasm, sometimes referred to as the “love hormone.” Students who practice yoga on a regular basis report a feeling of increased trust and a heightened sense of connectedness and bonding with others.

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Loss Assessors YOUR DEFINITIVE GUIDE

Your Loss Assessor will handle all aspects of the claims process

A Loss Assessor represents policyholders when they need to submit an Insurance claim, and our members have experience in dealing with all types of claim, for both private individuals and businesses. Your Assessor will handle all aspects of the claims process, meeting with the Insurers' representatives, the Loss Adjuster or any other professional appointed by them, preparing your claim and negotiating the best possible settlement for you.They will also handle cases where liability for your claim has been refused by insurers, or where problems have arisen regarding policy liability or delays.

A Loss Assessor will:

• Attend on you immediately • Prepare the claim • Negotiate best terms for settlement on your behalf

Insurance Company will deal with it in a sympathetic manner and in such a way that does not leave you financially disadvantaged.

White & Associates

Sadly, the reality is often very different. In dealing with a claim of any size, the Insurance Company will appoint a LOSS ADJUSTER or representative. He is ENGAGED and PAID by the Insurance Company.

• Public Loss Assessors • Independent Claim Estimators • Property Damage Insurance Consultants

There are always grey areas Claims assessing is not an exact science and there are many instances where there is no absolute answer to the way a claim for a particular item should be settled. Human nature being what it is, the Loss Adjuster is likely to lean towards his principals, the Insurance Company. LOSS ASSESSORS charge a fee agreed with you in advance, for the work undertaken ON YOUR BEHALF

When should I appoint my Loss Assessor?

For what type of claim is a Loss Assessor needed?

The services of a Loss Assessor should be sought for all claims following loss by: •Fire • Theft • Flood • Storm • Business Interruption • Oil & Chemical Pollution • Subsidence • Computer Loss • Transit • Natural Disaster • Motor • Third Party Property Claims

Why should I need a Loss Assessor? The only reason why anyone effects insurance is against the possibility of a claim. So when a claim does arise you have the right to expect that your

We represent you! We offer a fast professional service so don’t leave your claim to chance! Our first consultation is free, so don't hesitate to contact us. Leitrim: Tel: 071 983 3780 Mob: 086 600 7800 Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim

Donegal: Tel: 071 983 3865 Unit 3, Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal

info@expertassessors.ie • www.expertassessors.ie White & Associates is regulated by the Cental Bank of Ireland (formely the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority)

The way a claim is prepared and presented if every bit as important as the way in which it is negotiated and settled. You therefore need to appoint a LOSS ASSESSOR as soon as you realise that you have a claim. DON’T WAIT until things start to go wrong – when the Insurance Company’s LOSS ADJUSTER tells you that you are not entitled to claim for something which you were convinced forms part of your claim – or when the LOSS ADJUSTER tries to reduce the amount you are claiming. Often quoting “small print” in the policy

Loss Assessors and Claims Managers

Tel: 096-60070 / 087-7995510 • • Members of the Insurance Institute • of Ireland • and offer a • Nationwide Service • •

Burst Pipes/Water Ingress Flood Damage Fire and Smoke Damage Storm and Lightning Damage Subsidence • Oil Leaks Business Interruption • Theft Malicious Damage/Vandalism

Contact our office for a free, no obligation, review of your insurance policy documentation.

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Have you been Burgled, items stolen or damaged? Has your home been damaged by Burst Pipes or Leaks? Have you had Storm Damage Or has your chimney been damaged by high winds?

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Contact us Today for a no obligation consultation! Clare Flanagan - Clare Office Doolin, Co. Clare Tel: 087 679 7009 Office: 065 7074 906 F: 065 7074 173 clare@auray.ie

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Edward Neary & Co Chartered Quantity Surveyors & Loss Assessors We take the hassle out of your insurance claim - simply we act on your behalf; commercial or residential. Have you suffered flood, storm or fire damage? Burst pipes, water or oil leaks, vandalism, business interferences? We look after the paperwork in negotiating your insurance claim. We act on your behalf to get the best possible outcome. Regulated by the Financial AuthorityNationwide Service

Holborn St., Sligo

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FARM LIVESTOCK

2005 TRANSIT SWB, 2 Litre Diesel, Good COndition, DOE 12/13,Average milage, €2400 Tel: 087-1922872

RED/WHITE HEREFORD HEIFER suck calf, 4 weeks old, very good quality make nice suckler replacement. Tel: 087-7127052

BEDFORD DIESEL MOBILE LIBRARY 1990 import from UK. Fully serviced, automatic doors. All alloy body 18’ x 10’ high x 8’ width. Very small mileage, makes it ideal to camper or a site office. Price: €2,300 Tel: 085-7653336 03’ FORD TRANSIT White colour, 90'000 miles on the clock. Just had 1 owner from new. MOT, just expired, But will pass test. Van is ideal for a removals van, or conversion to camper van. Genuine reason for sale. Sligo area. Price: €1,300 ono. Tel: 086-0866592 VW CADDY DIESEL 02, DOE test 12 Months, 4 new tyres and timing belt and water pump done. €2,300. Tel: 086-8943676 FARM EQUIPMENT

10’ X 6’ CATTLE TRAILER Tractor drawn, single wheel on each side. Sligo area. Price: €250 ono Tel: 087-6145916 MUCK SPREADER Flemming muck spreader, 2 years old. Little work done. As new. Mayo area. €1, 300 Tel: 087-7904418 PZ HAYBOB In good condition, new tyres and springs , good gates, crop divider and drive shaft - grab yourself a bargain! €940 No Provate numbers please. Tel: 087-2042396

SUCK CALVE SHORTHORN Heifer, 3 weeks old, nice quality, suit bucket rearing or suckling, make an excellent suckler replacement. Tel: 087-7127052 NABIAN X ALPINE and Nabian x Saneen male 1 gear old goats, of good quality and from a good farm, also Rhode Island red cockerals hacthed June 2012 Tel: 096-45929 HAZELWOOD LAND FOR SALE 6.5 acres, good quality grazing, with road frontage. Tel: 071-9141458 SHORTHORN HEIFER WEANLINGS Born spring 2012. Very good quality, weaned, make excellent breeding replacements, out wintered stock. Mayo area. Call for price. Tel: 087-2853594 20 CHAROLAIS HEIFERS 20 super quality golden/white Charolais heifers. Have to be seen to be appreciated.Weighing on average 430-440 kgs. Price on inspection. Sligo area. Call for prices. Tel: 087-2216103 RED/ WHITE HEREFORD HEIFER Suck calves suitable to bucket feed or for suckling, make excellent suckler replacements. 087-2853594 4 YOUNG HENS Rhode island red & light Sussex cross. Over stocked. Price: €50 Tel: 087-2706123

SUFFOLK RAM 2 year old Suffolk ram. Excellent quality, great length & height. Ready for breeding now, & in future years. Mayo area. Price: €250 Tel: 087-9485286 GOOD SUFFOLK SHEEP 7 Suffolk Ewes, all with full mouth of teeth. All suitable for breeding. All have previously raised twin lambs. All from good breeding flock. Ages 3 to 5 years. All in good condition. Regular dosing. Easy to handle.West Mayo area. Price: €75 each. Tel: 087-6184154

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BALLYMOTE INDOOR COUNTRY MARKET Every Saturday. Loftus hall 10 am til noon. We are looking for new producers. All local quality fresh home produce. Hand made crafts etc. No buying in. Stalls €25 for whole year. Call Liz: 085-1013226 NOKIA 6610I

6 TON OF HORSE MANURE Suitablke for gardening purposes or as required (Free of charge) Crossmolina area. Tel: 096-31197 2 GO CART SEATS Suit 10 yr old plus, used only a few times. Price: €100. Plus BMX bike never used. Price: €70 Tel: 086-8730124 BUSINESS INVESTMENT Invest in a small business starting up with a guaranteed return. It's a recession beating contact. Tel: Padraig 087-9982216 REAL AUTHENTIC JEWELLERY 2 x Women's Rings. 1 x 25carrot. Also Diamond embraced Broach available. Sligo Town area. Please call 087-7128857 If there is no answer, please txt details, & I will call back. PRICE NEGOTIABLE VARIOUS Suit in good condition €250. Computer table €100. 2 coffee tables €50 €60. Cabinet with glass €350. Sligo area. Tel:086-8357127 / 071-9167664 HEDGING FOR SALE Strong 2 year old plants. Escallonia, Olearia (sea holly), Laurel, Fuchsia, Senecio. All in 2L pots. Ballina area. Price: €1.95 Also Beech bareroot 4-5ft only €2.95 Tel: 096-45353 HOLIDAY HOME

Unlocked to all networks in excellent condition looks like new. Easy for anyone to use. can post. Roscommon area. Price: €75.00 No private number or texts calls only Tel: 085-7572125

FREE PRIVATE CLASSIFIED

2 BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT On 5 star golf resort, near Murcia airport, & 55 minutes from Alicante, airport pick up - organised, apart-

ment is fully furnished, large swimming pool, just off our extended pation, 24 hour security. €40 per night Tel: 086-8591954 gallagherrentals@ hotmail.com HOUSEHOLD

KITCHEN TABLE With 6 chairs, €200 2 Seater couch and 2 chairs €150, Dressing table with 4 drawers €50, locker with 4 drawers €50. Tel: 087-9477305 2 ARMCHAIRS Comes from a 3 piece suite. Brown / gold fabric - draylon. With wood insert @ sides. Good condition. Mayo area. Price: €50 each. Tel: 087-8109485 BEKO ELECTRIC COOKER white, with double oven and ceramic hob in perfect condition, can be seen working, less than 1 year old, genuine reason for selling. North Sligo area.€300 Call after 2pm 0872940044 STANLEY OIL STOVE In excellent working condition. €400 ono. Tel: 085-1000998 COMPUTER DESK Good condition, plus The World Book Encyclopaedia, perfect condition. Sligo area. Tel: 071-9166541 VARIOUS ANTIQUES old solid wood church door 35" x 83" Price: €450. Teak door, glass & panel 32" x 78" Price: €50. Internal door panel white 30" x 78" Price: €25. 16" steel frame fireplace €150 Tel: 0868505794 VARIOUS FURNITURE ITEMS Suite of furniture, cabinet

with glass, 2 coffee tables, small wooden filing cabinet, & old type mirror. Sligo area. Call me for prices. Tel: 071-9167664 / 086-8357127 3 PIECE SUITE Couch & chairs set, Fabric cover, in perfect condition, no scratches, nothing broken. Price: €600 ono.Also 2 double beds available. Everything included, 2 x doulbe beds, 2 x mattress's, 2 x head boards.Absolutely perfect condition. Genuine reason for the sell. Sligo area. Tel: 086-3123124 / 071-9146113 MOTORS

FIAT FOR SALE

Air Con, Power Steering, Metallic Paint, Immobiliser, Manual, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag In reasonably good condition, moving out of Ireland so will not need anymore. Will consider any offers whatsoever. NCT till May 27th, brake pads and clutch plates recently replaced, wiper linkage blades also recently replaced with stronger alloyed ones, car drives very well, Kenwood CD/Radio with AUX cable port (to connect with MP3 player or phone headphone jack), recently valeted so inside is very clean, low mileage, blue upholstered seats, comes with manufacturer manual, NCT cert and motor tax cert for transferring car ownership. Very good for first time car, student or families. Few minor scratches on car but nothing major, good condition externally and inter-

nally. Open to consider ANY offers. Call me on 0871201044 for more info. If I do not answer I am probably in college, but if you leave a message I will get back to you ASAP. 92 MITSUBISHI JEEP in mint condition, passed MOT, genuine reason for selling. Price €2000. First to see will buy. Also 2 Mitsubihi Jeeps good engines and bodies, for use as spares. Tel: 096-31197 VINTAGE CAR PARTS FOR SALE Windscreens, Ford Austins etc, Carburettors, radiators, dynamos, starter motors, windscreen wipers, Call before 12 noon. Tel: 071-9183546 PETS

PUPS FOR SALE 5 Pure bred cavalier king charles. 8 weeks old, wormed and microchipped, 3 black and tanned females, 1ruby female and 1 ruby male. €300. Tel Simon: 0851024275 JACK RUSSELL PUPS FOR SALE €50. Tel: 071-9167116 or 086-2406299

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NEW GENTS 18 SPEED BIKE Still in box, wunwanted present, call for price . No private numbers. Tel: 087-7858303

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CASTLEGARDEN LAWNMOWER Self drive as new 5.5HP €450ono Call: 087-1541210 Anytime LARGE QUANTITY OF FIRST CLASS TURF AND WOOD For Sale. Shed Stored, delivered. Tel: 087-7462440

SUCK CALVES Red / White Hereford heifers 3/6 weeks old, very good quality, make excellent suckler replacements. Suitable for bucket rearing or suckling. Tel: 087-7120752

NOKIA 6230I Condition New, No marks or scratches, one the most popular phones, ever made. Easy for anyone to use .Can post Calls only no texts or private number Tel: (085) 7572125 €65

BEAUTIFUL SOFA / COUCH Folds out into a bed, selling as it is too big for the room. Contatc me and I can send on pictures if required. Call: 085-1000998

ELECTROLUX INSIGNT ELECTRIC COOKER Double oven, ceramic hob / grill / electronic timer, 12 months guarantee, brand new, unwanted gift, wrapper still on it. Cost €699 will sell for €500. Also 6 new heavy kitchen chairs in mid oak. Cost €450 sell for €300. Tel: 086-3968253

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

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

www.superiorinsulations.ie

Superior Insulations, Charlestown, Co. Mayo

Lo Call: 1890 253 221

ONE SMALL TRAILER fully covered, suitable for dogs, needs some repair, wheels etc. €400 Also trailer 6x5 foot, suitable for sheep or any househol use €450 Tel: 085-7653336 6310I UNLOCKED to all network except 3 Nokia's most popular model. Great work phone easy to use. in new condition no marks or scratches. No private number or texts calls only €65 Tel: (085) 7572125 6230I UNLOCKED TO ALL NETWORKS Condition like new no mark or scratches. one of the best phone Nokia ever made easy to use great work phone calls only no private numbers. €55 Tel: (085) 7572125

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

Waste Permit Holder Frank Gallagher Construction

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FOR SALE! WOMANS JEWELLERY AND FASHION HIGH HEELS Prices negotiable. Also Any Murray replica tennis racket. €65.00 Tel: 087-7128857 3 TONNE BONFER FORKLIFT For Sale. Tel: 087-2972586 or 071-9143183

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COSTA DEL SOL BENALMADENA. MINERVA JUPITER APARTMENTS. Studios from €100 to €250 pw. 1bedrooms from €150 to €350 pw. 5 minutes walk from the beach. 15 minutes by train/taxi from airport. www.costadelsoldiyholidays.com Tel: 091762454 evenings 0876549183

• OVER 300 OUT AND ABOUT PHOTOS!

2 X PURE BRED CHARLAIOS BULLS 15 months old. Tel: 086-3383391

2003 FORD FOCUS 1 Lady owner, silver 1.6l, NCT March 14. €2500 Tel: 086-3123124

Septic Tank Emptying & Desludging

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR SALE 1 x Turnstyle, 1x Dropleaf table as new, music centre, 23” TV, High Nellie Bike perfect, 2 x old yard lights, fire crane, 5 x Internal doors 32” w x 77” h, 3 a antique fireplaces 24” w x 38” l, 2 x panel doors 80” x 32”. Call for more details. Tel: 087-7126795

JACK FOAL 15 MONTH OLD DONKEY For Sale €100 Tel: 086-8791690 DONKEY CART ON RUBBER WHEELS Boxes and cribs, sidecart on Honda wheels and donkey harness. Full set all in excellent condition, genuine reason for selling €550 the lot No Offers. Tel: 087-4128513 MAHOGANY COLOUR FIREPLACE suround with 2 shelves and detailed decoration, 54 in wide, 50 ins high. Cost €850 Sell for €500 as new Tel: 086-3968253 FERGUSON 2 FUSION PLOUGH Also drill plough and harrows. Twin wheels suitable for Ferguson 35 and 135 tractors. Also old fire crane €60, selection of oil lamps and tiley lamps and various

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other antiques. Tel: 085-7402518 PARTS FOR MASSEY FERGUSON 35 120 Diesel, Ford 3000 Tractor perfect engine. €1500. Tel: 085-7402518 SELECTION OF HORSE DRAWN MACHINERY also a selection of antiques, skillet pots, creamery can, oil and tilly lamps Tel: 085-7402518 HP PHOTOSMART PRINTER A526 `Compact Photo printer and premium paper high gloss 10x15 cm 85 Sheets never used sell for €80 Tel: 086-3968253

POWER DISHWASHER Just over 12 months old (white) €100 Also 3ft 6” Bed in good condition. €50 Tel: 071-9630582

4 MATCHING CHINA PLATES Reasonably new, also 2 vases - prices negotiable, please text - dont call Tel: 087-7128857

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BURBERYY HANDBAG and Purse was €400 will sell for €200 Tel: 089-4330884 SOLID WALNUT TABLE WITH 6 DINING CHAIRS Brand new, never used, still in protective covering, Worh €2100 selling for €1000. Sligo Area. Call: 087-1338418

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McKelvey Asbestos Removal Ltd

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

Glenview Decorative Stone TM

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Decorative Stone: Suitable for Driveways, Maintenance free Gardens, Memorials, Pathways, Pot topping, Mulching. Silica Sands: Suitable for Football Pitches, Golf courses, Horse Arenas, Horse Gallops, Dog Tracks Glassmaking Paving Sands: Suitable for Paving and Brick Laying Building and Plastering Sands Horticultural Sands & Grits: Suitable for Lawn Top Dressing, Football Pitch top dressing, Golf Course Top Dressing.

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TELEPHONE: 094-9388208 / MOBILE: 087-2503184

For a professional service in planning applications for: Private houses, extensions (any size), small scale commercial, also cottage renovations etc. Timber frame and low energy dwellings a special interest. Contact Martin McGloin Bunduff, Cliffoney, Co. Sligo casarcser@hotmail.com

Tel/Fax: 071-9166277 Mob: 087-2817620

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Gilroy Glass Ltd

EST. 1980

• PVCu Windows and Doors • Sliding Sash Windows • Commercial & Aluminium Windows & Doors • Curtain Walling • Full 10 Year Guarantee • Free Estimates & Advice Extensive Showroom in Toberbride Business Park, Collooney, Co. Sligo @ Galway Roundabout

TEL: 071-9130004 Contact Nigel: 087-2251337 www.mcmullanodonnell.com info@mcmullanodonnell.com

Prop. Kevin Burns Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh

• Manufacturers of double glazed units to trade and retail

Suppliers & Installers of uPVC Windows & Doors

• Replace your existing double glazed units with energy efficient units

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

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

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To advertise here contact our friendly sales team on 085-2498063 \ 8 CHIMNEYS

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Stonemason Loftus Guttering All types of Stonework carried out to a high standard Services

Fireplaces & Feature Walls External Walls & Pillars

T MASON FOR ALL YOUR BRICK, BLOCK AND STONEWORK NEEDS

Throughout the Northwest area. We specialise in Foundations, Extensions and Boundary Walls. Keenest Rates and quality work guaranteed. C2 Reg and Fully Insured. Build your House with T Mason and choose a brick or stone fireplace Call for a FREE QUOTE. Telephone now on 086-2149496 Blocks from 60c each, Stone from €50 per sq.m

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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

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

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Covering County Mayo, Sligo & Roscommon

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• Box Profile & Corrugated Cut To Lenght • Polyester And PVC Coated • Curved Sheets, Vented Sheets Tel: 094 964 3444 • Ridge Capping, Barge Flashings Fax: 094 964 3375 • Flashings Made To Order WILLAMSTOWN, • Gutters, Tech Screws & Accessories CO. GALWAY • Maxol Lubricants • Hydraulic Hose Repair Service

Cashel Chimney Repairs Ltd Reline & Rebuild - Years of Experience Free Quotes and Surveys No height restrictions - Nationwide - Suppliers and fitters of Stoves - Attic Insulation Tel: 091-770775 / Pat 087-2458126

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CHIMNEYS

Timoney Windows

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

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Tel : Office 1800 283067 or mobile 0877997671

www.chimneyrepairs.ie

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We have sprayed over 1200 kitchens and bedrooms. We can spray / respray: The Best in Kitchens • Bedrooms • Staircases the North All types of Furniture • Bar Counters West If you would like a quote please contact us on 086 238 6883

Aluminium Soffit & Fascia Covering Mayo & West Sligo

Tel 096-45423 or 087-2858333

Tom Cawley Plastering & Building Contractor

• Extensions • Renovations • Dry Lining • C2 Reg & Insured Phone for a FREE QUOTE

087-2218487 email: doortec2@hotmail.com - Mobile: 087-2725297 Rathedmond Road, Finisklin, Sligo 071-919 2011

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

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INSULATION PRODUCTS

GARDENING AND SHEDS

Molloy Timber Products www.mollytimberproducts.com

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Irish Made NSAI Agrement Certified Biofoam FUSION The No 1 Spray Foam Insulation Contractors

Gurteen, Co. Sigo - Phone: 086 877 9038 Email: neilmolloytimberproducts@gmail.com

GOLDEN GARAGES & SHEDS

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PHONE: 087-2536679 or 087-9280765

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Sheds Workshops Farm Buildings

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POWER WASHING • Red Fungus Treated & Cleaned

• Moss Removed From: Roofs and Tarmac Driveways

IT’S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE BUT IT IS FUSION INSULATION A TYPICAL ATTIC CAN BE FULLY FOAMED AND SUPER INSULATED IN JUST ONE DAY WE GUARANTEE NO DISRUPTION TO YOUR HOME LIFE

• Soffits & Windows Cleaned • Spray Painting • Garden Maintenance

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We offer the best quality steel buildings at unbeatable prices

5mx3m €3,300 / 6m x 4m €3,500 / 6mx5m €3,750 7mx5m €3,950 / 9mx5m €4,900 Contact Adrian for a FREE QUOTATION 087-4158927

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We produce our buildings with high tensile, extremely durable steel. Frame work fully galvanised. We don’t do cheap box section! • No maintenace required ever • Non drip lining applied to the roof • GDS Roller Door • Supply and Installation throughout Ireland

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Termon Road, Boyle, Co. Roscommon Alan: 086-8037462 Kevin: 086-3108703 Email: alansimon1@hotmail.com

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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!

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PETS AND ACCESSORIES

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DEMO CARS 2013 VW Beetle 1.6TDI Extras ( White)........................€26,500 2013 VW Up 1.0 5DR..................................................€11,500 2013 VW Polo 1.2TDI Comfortline................................€18,800 2013 VW Polo 1.2 Petrol..............................................€15,900 2013 VW Polo 1.2 Petrol..............................................€17,300 2013 VW Polo Cross 1.2TDI Extras...............................€21,000 2013 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI Comfortline..............................€25,500 2013 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Trendline...................................€23,500 2013 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline.............................€28,250 2013 VW Passat 1.6TDI Trendline.................................€26,250 2013 VW Tiguan 20TDI Silver Extras............................€29,500 2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI Highline..................................€26,500 2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline.............................€24,950 2012 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP Comfortline................€29,500 2012 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP Highline Estate Car......€31,500 2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline Estate Extras..........€27,000 2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI Trendline Estate.......................€25,950 2012 VW Sharan 2.0TDI 7 Seater................................€34,500 2012 VW Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater................................€25,500 2012 VW Caddy Life 1.6TDI 7 Seater...........................€25,500 2012 VW Shuttle 2.0TDI 9Seater .................................€39,500 2012 VW Touran 1.6TDI 5 Seater.................................€22,500 2012 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI 5Seater..................................€26,950 2012 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Automatic..................................€25,500 2012 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline...............................€23,500 2012 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Trendline ...................................€21,950 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI “R” Edition.................................€22,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6RDI “R” Edition Automatic................€24,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI Sports Model.............................€21,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI Plus Model.................................€23,500 2012 VW Polo 1.2 TDI DSL.........................................€15,500 2012 VW Polo 1.2 5DR................................................€13,500 2011 VW Sharan 2.0TDI 140BHP 7 Seater....................€32,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6 TDI Comfortline ..............................€19,500 2011 VW Sharan 2.0TDI 7Seater.................................€29,500 2010 VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater (20K)......................€24,500 2010 VW Scirocco 1.4TSI 122BHP................................€21,500 BEETLE RANGE 2012 VW Beetle 1.2TSI Automatic................................€22,500 2007 VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 18KM...........................€14,500 PASSAT RANGE 2012 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP CC Sport...................€35,500 2012 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP CC.............................€32,500 2011 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP CC.............................€27,500 2011 VW Passat 1.6TDI Highline Extras........................€23,500 2011 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline..............................€21,500 2010 VW Passat CC 2.0TDI Sports...............................€25,500 2010 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP Comfortline................€19,500 2010 VW Passat 1.6TDI...............................................€18,500 2010 VW Passat 1.9TDI Comfortline.............................€18,500 2009 VW Passat 1.9TDI ..............................................€16,500 JETTA RANGE 2012 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI €22,500 2011 VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Comfortline ..............................€19,500 2011 VW Jetta 1.6TDI New Model (27000)..................€21,000 2010 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI Comfortline Extras.....................€17,000 2010 VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Petrol.......................................€15,000 2009 VW Jetta 1.6FSI Petrol.........................................€11,500 2009 VW Jetta 1.9TDI Comfortline Choice....................€13,500 2008 VW Jetta 1.9TDI €12,500 GOLF RANGE 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI “R” Model A/T..........................€23,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI Sports Model.............................€21,000 2012 VW Golf TDI 5DR ...............................................€21,500 2011 VW Golf Petrol Highline.......................................€16,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI Highline A/T...............................€22,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI BM Cabriolet.............................€24,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR Comfortline.........................€19,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR White.................................€18,500 2010 VW Golf 1.6TDI Plus Comfortline..........................€17,000 2010 VW Golf 1.4 5 Dr Comfortline.............................€15,500 2010 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR.........................................€16,500 2009 VW Golf 2.0TDI.................................................€15,000 2009 VW Golf 1.9TDI Plus (32K)..................................€16,500 2009 VW Golf 1.4 5Dr................................................€11,500 2009 VW Golf TDI Comfortline...................................€13,500 2008 VW Golf 1.4GT Sport ( Black).............................€10,500 2008 VW Golf 1.4 Comfortline....................................€10,500 2008 VW Golf 1.9TDI..................................................€12,500 2007 VW Golf 1.9TDI..................................................€10,500 2007 VW Golf 1.4 Petrol...............................................€8,500 2007 VW Golf TDI Van.................................................€6,000 2006 VW Golf 1.9TDI 5DR............................................€7,500 2006 VW Golf 1.4 3DR Sports.......................................€7,500 2005 VW Golf 1.9 Comfortline A/T................................€8,500 2005 VW Golf 1.6 Sport Petrol......................................€6,500 2002 VW Golf GTI 1.8 5DR...........................................€4,500 POLO RANGE VW Polo 1.2TDI Extras.................................................€16,500 VW Polo 1.2 5DR........................................................€13,500 VW Polo 1.2TDI 5DR...................................................€15,500

VW Polo 1.2TDI Comfortline.........................................€14,500 VW Polo Petrol 5DR Choice..........................................€11,500 VW Polo Diesel 5DR Choice.........................................€13,500 VW Polo 1.2 5DR........................................................€10,500 VW Polo 1.6TDI Choice................................................€12,500 VW Polo Petrol 5DR Choice...........................................€8,500 VW Polo 1.2 5DR Choice...............................................€8,000 VW Polo 1.2 5DR Choice...............................................€7,500 VW Polo 1.25DR...........................................................€6,500 VW Polo 1.2 5DR..........................................................€5,500 VW Polo 5DR................................................................€4,000 VW Polo DSL 5Dr..........................................................€3,500 VW Polo 1.2 5DR..........................................................€2,500 VW Polo 1.4 Estate........................................................€2,000 VW Polo 1.0 5DR..........................................................€1,500 SCIRROCO RANGE 2012 VW Scirroco 1.4TSI 122BHP................................€22,500 2010 VW Scirroco 2.0TDI 140BHP 6Sp Extras...............€19,500 4 X 4 PASSENGER RANGE 2012 VW Tiguan Passenger Extras................................€27,500 2011 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI Sport......................................€28,500 2010 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI 2 Wheel Drive Passenger.......€22,500 2008 VW Tiguan 2.0DSL 4 Wheel DrivePassenger........€19,500 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitaro 2.0DSL 4x4 Passenger.........€14,000 2008 Kia Carnival 7 Seater..........................................€10,500 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Intense Model 5 Seater...............€14,950 2007 Landrover Freelander 2 TD4 Passenger................€13,500 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL 5 Seater..................€11,000 ESTATE CARS 2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI Trendline.................................€27,500 2011 VW Passat 1.6TDI Estate Comfortline ...................€22,500 2009VW Passat TDI Estate Highline..............................€18,500 2009 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP Estate Highline...........€13,500 2006 Audi A4 2.0 140BHP Estate Extras.....................€10,950 2003 VW Passat 1.9TDI Estate A/T.................................€5,500 7 SEATER RANGE 2012 VW Sharan 2.0TDI 7 Seater................................€34,500 2012 VW Touran TDI 7 Seater....................................€25,500 2012 Vw Caddy Life Passenger 7 Seater.......................€25,500 2011 VW Sharan 2.0TDI..............................................€29,500 2010 VW Sharan 1.9TDI..............................................€24,500 2008 Ford Galaxy TDI 7 Seater Zetec..........................€16,500 2007 VW Touran 1.9TDI 7 Seater.................................€11,500 AUDI RANGE 2009 A6 2.0TDI A/T Extras..........................................€18,500 2009 A4 2.0TDI .........................................................€19,950 2008 A3 1.9TDI Sport.................................................€13,500 2007 A4 1.9TDI...........................................................€11,500 2006 A4 TDI.................................................................€8,500 2006 A6 2.0TDI .........................................................€12,500 2006 A3 1.9TDI............................................................€9,500 2005 A3 1.6 Sports Model.............................................€7,500 2004 A4 2.0 Petrol........................................................€5,000 2003 A6 TDI A/T..........................................................€5,000 2003 Audi 4 TDI............................................................€3,500 VOLVO RANGE 2007 Volvo S40 1.6 DSL................................................€9,500 2006 Volvo S40 1.6DSL................................................€8,500 2004 Volvo S40 DSl......................................................€3,000 2002 Volvo S40 1.9DSl.................................................€3,000 TOYOTA RANGE 2011 Toyota Rav 4 2.2 DSL Passenger..........................€23,950 2011 Toyota Avensis D4D Dsl ......................................€19,000 2011 Toyota Corolla D4D.............................................€18,500 2010 Toyota Avensis 1.6 Petrol.....................................€16,500 2009 Toyota Avensis D4D ...........................................€13,500 2009 Toyota Auris 1.4 3dr...........................................€10,000 2009 Toyota Auris D4D Van Extras................................€9,500 2008 Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL Estate..............................€12,500 2008 Toyota Corolla 1.4 D4D.......................................€11,500 2008 Toyota Corolla 1.4................................................€8,000 2008 Toyota Verso 1.6 7 Seater.....................................€7,500 2008 Toyota Landcruiser LWB.......................................€17,500 2007 Toyota Rav 4 D4D Passenger...............................€13,950 2007 Toyota Corolla......................................................€7,500 2006 Toyota Rav 4 D4D................................................€9,500 2006Toyota Corolla 1.4.................................................€6,000 2005 Toyota Avensis D4D ............................................€5,500 2005 Toyota Corolla Van..............................................€5,000 2004 Toyota Avensis D4D..............................................€3,500 2002 Toyota Landcruiser................................................€5,000 2002 Toyota Verso 2.0 7 Seater.....................................€3,500 2000 Toyota Yaris A/T...................................................€2,000 FORD RANGE 2010 Ford Focus 1.6 5DR DSL (35K)............................€15,500 2008 Ford Galaxy 7 Seater.........................................€16,500 2008 Ford Focus DSL H/B 5DR.....................................€10,000 2008 Ford Focus 1.6DSL Estate......................................€9,500 2008 Ford Focus 2.0 TDI ( CC Model ).........................€13,500 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.25...................................................€6,500

2008 Ford Focus 1.6 DSL Van........................................€8,500 2007 Ford Focus 1.4 5DR .............................................€6,500 2006 Ford Fusion 1.4 5DR.............................................€6,500 2006 Ford Mondeo 1.8 Petrol........................................€3,500 2005 Ford Galaxy 7 Seater...........................................€8,500 2005 Ford Mondeo Dsl.................................................€5,000 2005 Ford Focus 1.4......................................................€5,000 2005 Ford Focus DSL.....................................................€5,500 2004 Ford Fiesta ..........................................................€3,500 2004 Ford Focus 1.4......................................................€3,500 2004 Ford Focus 1.8 DSL...............................................€4,500 2003 Ford Mondeo 1.8 Petrol........................................€3,500 OPEL RANGE 2009 Opel Corsa 1.3 DSL..............................................€8,500 2007 Opel Vectra 1.9DSl...............................................€8,500 2006 Opel Astra 1.4 5Dr...............................................€6,500 2006 Opel Vectra 1.6....................................................€6,000 2006 Opel Zafira 1.6 7 Seater.......................................€7,500 2006 Opel Vivaro 1.9 Dsl Van.......................................€6,500 2006 Opel Astra 1.7 Dsl Van.........................................€6,000 2005 Opel Zafari 7 Seater............................................€5,000 SEAT RANGE 2008 Seat Toledo 1.9DSL .............................................€6,500 2006 Seat Cordoba 1.4 Sal...........................................€5,000 2004 Seat Cordoba 1.2 Sal...........................................€3,500 2003 Seat Ibiza 1.2 5DR...............................................€3,000 PEUGEOT RANGE 2012 Peugeot 308 DSl Extras.......................................€16,500 2011 Peugeot 508 DSL Active Model............................€15,000 2009 Peugeot 407 1.6DSL ..........................................€10,500 2007 Peugeot 407 Dsl Estate SW....................................€7,500 2007 Peugeot 307 1.4 5Dr............................................€6,500 2007 Peugeot 407 Dsl Solaire Model.............................€6,500 2006 Peugeot 307 DSL 7 Seater....................................€6,500 2006 Peugeot 307 1.4 5DR...........................................€6,000 HONDA RANGE 2005 Honda Civic 1.6...................................................€5,000 2005 Honda HRV 1.6....................................................€5,500 2005 Honda Accord 2.0 Petrol (35K).............................€5,000 2004 Honda Civic A/T...................................................€4,500 2003 Honda Civic 1.4i...................................................€3,500 BMW RANGE 2008 BMW 316i Extras................................................€12,500 2007 BMW 320DSL ...................................................€10,500 2004 BMW 320 DSL.....................................................€6,500 2004 BMW 320 DSL Estate...........................................€6,500 2003 BMW 316 Compact..............................................€3,000 2002 BMW 520 DSl......................................................€3,500 MITSUBISHI RANGE 2013 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 LWB...........................€33,750+VAT 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2 Comm...................€25,000+VAT 2013 Mitsubishi L200 Crew Cab...................................€32,500 2013 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 5DR........................................€12,500 2013 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 DSL Jeep 5 Seater..................€24,500 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DSL....................................€21,500 2011 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6 Petrol Estate 5DR (2K).............€19,500 2011 Mitsubishi Colt Cabrio 1.5....................................€12,500 2011 Mitsubishi Colt 5DR Automatic (10K)....................€12,500 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 Extras.................................€10,000 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSl Commercial .............€17,000 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 Petrol...................................€9,000 2008 L200 Crew Cab Extras........................................€14,500 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5............................................€8,000 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 DSL Sports..........................€13,500 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 LWB A/T............................€13,500 AUTOMATIC RANGE 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI “R” Model A/T..........................€23,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI A/T...........................................€22,500 2012 VW Jetta 1.6TDI A/T .........................................€24,500 2011 VW Passat 2.0 TDI Hline 140HP Leather (11K)......€25,500 2011 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI A/T..........................................€22,500 2011 Mitsubishi Colt 5DR A/T (5K)...............................€12,500 2010 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline...............................€18,500 2009 VW Passat 1.4 TSI Comfortline............................€15,000 2008 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP C/L A/T.....................€15,000 2008 VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG........................................€13,500 2007 Kia Sorento ex Passenger A/T leather..................€10,500 2007 VW Passat 2.0 Highline DSG...............................€12,500 2007 VW Jetta 1.9TDI A/T Comfortline........................€10,500 2007 VW Jetta 1.6 DSG................................................€8,500

2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI..........................................€3,000 2002 Skoda Octavia 1.4...............................................€2,000 CITROEN RANGE 2005 Citroen C5 DSL.....................................................€3,500 2004 Citroen Picasso 1.4...............................................€3,500 2003 Citroen Xsara 1.4.................................................€2,500 2002 Citroen Saxo 1.0..................................................€1,500 RENAULT RANGE 2006 Renault Megane 1.4 Sal.......................................€5,000 2005 Renault Clio 1.2....................................................€3,500 2005 Renault Scenic 1.5DSL..........................................€4,500 2004 Renaukt Scenic 1.5DSL..........................................€3,000 2004 Renault Megane ..................................................€3,000 2004 Renault Laguna 1.9 Dsl........................................€4,500 2004 Renault Scenic 1.6..................................................€3,00 2004 Renault Grand Scenic 7 Seater 1.6........................€4,500 2003 Renault Clio .........................................................€2,500 NISSAN RANGE 2011 Nissan Quashqui 1.5 DSL....................................€22,500 2010 Nissan Quashqui 1.5 DSL....................................€18,500 2008 Nissan Quashqui 1.5DSL.....................................€14,500 2008 Nissan Primera 1.6 SVE .......................................€6,500 2008 Nissan Note 1.5...................................................€6,500 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5TDI 7 Seater Passenger.........€9,500 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5TDI Comm A/T......................€8,500 2007 Nissan Almera 1.5 Sal .........................................€5,950 2007 Nissan Primera 1.6...............................................€5,000 2006 Nissan Almera 1.5................................................€5,500 LEXUS RANGE 2008 Lexus is220 DSL Extras........................................€12,500 2007 Lexus is220 DSL Extras........................................€10,500 FIAT RANGE 2006 Fiat Punto 3DR.....................................................€3,500 2003 Fiat Punto 5DR......................................................€1,800 MAZDA RANGE 2009 Mazda 3 1.6 Saloon...........................................€7,500 2007 Mazda 6 2.0DSL Touring......................................€7,500 2007 Mazda 6 1.8........................................................€5,500 2002 Mazda 323..........................................................€1,800 2001 Mazda Primo 1.3 H/B...........................................€1,500 2000 Mazda Premacy 1.8 MPV.....................................€2,000 HYUNDAI RANGE 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0DSL Comm.........................€12,500 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Comm.....................................€10,500 2006 Hyundai Tuscon Passenger...................................€8,500 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Comm......................................€6,500 2005 Hyundai Tuscon 2.0 DSL Passenger........................€6,000 2004 Hyundai Trajet Dsl 7 Seater...................................€4,000 2004 Hyundai Lantra 1.6...............................................€2,500 2004 Hyundai Coupe 1.6..............................................€3,500 2003 Hyundai Santa FE 2.0 DSL Passenger.....................€4,500 2001 Hyundai Accent 1.3..............................................€1,300 SPECIAL OFFERS Audi 2.0TDI 143BHP Extras..........................................€16,500 VW Passat 1.9TDI Comf.................................................€9,500 VW Polo Fox 1.0...........................................................€6,500 Seat Toledo 1.9DSL.......................................................€6,500 Opel Corsa 1.2 3DR......................................................€6,000 Skoda Octavia 1.4........................................................€6,000 Hyundai Trajet DSL 7 Seater (Engine needs repair)..........€3,000 Opel Vectra 1.9 CDTI.....................................................€5,000 Oplel Zafari 1.6 7Seater................................................€6,000 Peugeot 307 1.6DSL......................................................€6,000 Ford Mondeo 1.8Petrol..................................................€4,500 VW Touran 1.6 Extras....................................................€6,000 Mercedes C200 DSL......................................................€7,500 Peugeot 407 1.6HDI......................................................€5,500 Ssangyong Rexton DSL 5Seater......................................€5,000 Toyota Avensis 1.6 ( Tested)...........................................€4,000 Hyundai Getz ...............................................................€4,000 Renault Laguna DSL.......................................................€2,500 Renault Scenic 1.5DSL...................................................€3,500 Volvo S40 DSL..............................................................€4,000 Saab 93........................................................................€1,500 Volvo S40 DSL..............................................................€2,500 Opel Zafira 1.6 7 Seater................................................€1,500 VW Bora DSL...............................................................€1,500

SUBARU RANGE 2007 Subaru Impressa 1.5 Extras...................................€5,000 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.0...............................................€5,000 2004 Subaru Forrester 2.0 A/T 4WD.............................€5,500 2000 Subaru Forrester 2.0 4WD....................................€3,000 SKODA RANGE 2007 Skoda Octania 1.4 Petrol......................................€6,500 2004 Skoda Octavia 1.4...............................................€3,000 2003 Skoda Octavia 1.4...............................................€2,500

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