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he recent death of Tom Gilmartin, whose evidence to the planning tribunal was crucial and damaging to some senior politicians, has given rise to calls for the naming of a street after him to commemorate the Sligo man who has, perhaps, contributed more to the process of cleaning up politics in Ireland than any other person or group. Originally from Co. Sligo, Mr. Gilmartin had a successful career as a developer in England and lived in Luton for most of his adult life. His involvement in Irish life came when he tried to build a shopping centre in Quarryvale, west Dublin. He was a classic example of an Irish person who gained considerable success abroad but when he tried to do the same thing in his own country, he found the rules were different. If the tribunal findings are correct he got a lesson in how we did things differently here from the likes of Burke, Flynn, Lawlor and others. While some would contend that he was prepared to participate in the process initially his ultimate decision to testify turned him into a man who truly did do the State some service. A now infamous interview on the Late Late Show by former EU commissioner Pádraig Flynn in 1999 led to a chain of events that culminated in the resignation of Bertie Ahern as Taoiseach nine years later. Continued on Page 2

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ot on the heels of good news last week that Northgate were to create 150 jobs in Castlebar came the announcement early this week that Baxter Healthcare is to seek over 100 voluntary redundancies at its manufacturing facility in the town. The company is scaling back production of a number of lines at the site, including renal

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redundancies is being made to "drive supply chain efficiency and provide flexibility in its global manufacturing network". The majority of the redundancies will be implemented during the first quarter of next year. Baxter Healthcare employs almost 1,000 people at its two manufacturing plants in Castlebar and Swinford. It has been in Mayo since the 1970s. The redundancies are part of a global rationalization programme following the loss of a worldwide tender. It is understood that the job losses will be confined to Baxter’s facility in Castlebar and the staffing levels in Swinford will not affected by the decision. Staff had been called into a meeting on Sunday evening and it is understood the meeting coincided with similar announcements across the company’s world-wide plants. It is also understood that staff have been offered a good redundancy package with seven weeks pay for each year of service on offer. While some are confident about rhe future of the future of Baxter in Castlebar, Labour Party Councillor Harry Barrett believes the signs are ominous since it comes so soon after the 150 redundancies in 2012. Unlike Allergan in Westport they seem to have no plans for expansion which is a major concern in the long-term. SIPTU had a meeting with management of the company yesterday. In 2011, the firm was forced to temporarily shut down some production in Castlebar following endotoxin contamination on an assembly line there. The contamination led to temporary job losses at the time.

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A true modern Irish hero Continued from the front page Mr Flynn was asked about allegations that he had taken a £50,000 bribe from Mr Gilmartin. Mr Flynn replied that neither Mr Gilmartin nor his wife were “well” – a remark which Mr Gilmartin took personally and he decided to testify at the Mahon tribunal investigating corruption in the planning process. The tribunal found Mr Flynn had “wrongly and corruptly” sought a £50,000 payment from Mr Gilmartin in 1994 – which he used to buy a farm in Co Mayo in his wife Dorothy’s name. In a statement the family said Mr Gilmartin was “a much-loved husband, father and grandfather. We mourn the loss of a truly honest, honourable and courageous man.

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“Legal questions” following closure of greenway section

HE news that a section of the Western Greenway has been closed by a landowner in Achill, effectively cutting the successful tourist trail in two, shows once again the need for legislation to provide for walking routes and cycling paths in scenic

areas of the country, according to Councillor Harry Barrett. The Labour Party representative explained: “Coming on top of the Lissadell judgement, this is yet another blow for walking tourism in the west and it will cost the county jobs and

income. “The Western Greenway alone generates €7.2 million for the local economy in Mayo, according to Fáilte Ireland, yet even this successful project is being jeopardised by the actions of a single uncooperative landowner. This will certainly hurt the local economy. “This is yet another example of why it is important that we pass legislation to give responsible walkers more access to the countryside, and the economic benefits of such a measure would be quite substantial. “In Scotland, land access legislation was introduced a decade ago and the Scottish tourist industry is benefitting hugely, earning around £1.4 billion from nature based tourism. If we implemented access legislation in Ireland, it would be a huge boost to our tourist industry, and help create jobs where they are badly needed. “For all these reasons, the Labour Party introduced the Access to the Countryside Bill in June of this year which is aimed at helping to create jobs in the tourist industry by giving walkers greater access to our beautiful countryside. “The bill will be discussed in detail by the Oireachtas Environment Committee early next year and will hear from all the stakeholders involved, including landowners and walking groups. “The fact that the Western Greenway in Mayo, which is bringing €7.2 million per year to the local economy, is being cut in two by a single landowner, shows that legislation is needed in this area.”

Concern over condition of Ballisodare house

Concern has been expressed in Ballisodare about the condition of a house recently gutted by fire. The burnt out house at Woodbrook Heights is said to be accessible and neighbours are worried about anti-social behaviour. Sinn Fein local election candidate Thomas Healy said: "Concern is mounting about the the overall condition and open access to the dwelling. "This is actually the second time in recent years that this house has been burnt out. "The danger of the fire spreading and the potential smoke and structural damage to adjoining buildings is a major issue for residents. "Even more pressing however is that the property is open and allows access to the public. This is an immediate health and safety issue. "Neighbours are fearful of the potential for additional damage being caused by anti-social behaviour in the house at night." He has written to the Council asking for interim safety measures to be put in place.

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Urban-rural co-operation urged on pylon issue WHILE Ballina town council recently passed a motion supporting Cllr Mark Winters’ proposal that Eirgrid puts its controversial pylon project underground the move seems to be gathering momentum nationwide. THE majority of TDs and senators serving on the Oireachtas Communications Committee want the State's controversial new pylon project to go underground, according to survey carried out by the Sunday Independent. The findings come as Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte comes under mounting pressure on an issue that threatens to dominate some of next year's local elections. And it comes as incoming EirGrid chairman John O'Connor – who is at the centre of conflict of interest claims over his previous role with An Bord Pleanala – will this week be grilled by members of the same committee who are opposed to the semi-state company's plans to erect giant 45-metre pylons across huge swathes of the countryside. Eighteen of the 21 committee members responded to queries from the Sunday Independent this weekend. Eleven said they wanted the project to go underground, while seven said they were "undecided".

Not a single TD or senator on the committee said they backed Mr Rabbitte and EirGrid's preferred option to put the project overground, which has sparked mass protest meetings across the country in recent weeks. Kerry South Independent TD Tom Fleming said the project should go underground because "health and heritage issues are a big concern for people". And although he admitted that going underground would be the more expensive option

in the short term, he insisted it "would result in long-term savings". That view was shared by Sinn Fein's Michael Colreavy, the TD for Sligo/North Leitrim. Mr Colreavy said there was "conflicting information on the issue" but argued "undergrounding would be cheaper over a 35-40-year life cycle". The Ballina town council member‘s motion was urging urban-rural co-operation in the campaign to have EirGrid put the 400kV cables in the

Grid West project under the ground. It follows the example set by elected members of Mayo County Council earlier this month in calling on the governmment to intervene in the controversy. Councillor Winters said that elected members of the town council often talk in a selfish way about what the hinterland can do for the town of Ballina, but now was a time for townspeople to think about what they could do for residents of the hinterland. He made his comments at the November monthly meeting of the council, where he tabled a notice of motion calling on EirGrid to put the cables underground.

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Crime wave hits Leitrim

RIME levels continue to increase despite efforts by the gardai and others to prevent it. Over €30,000 in tools and metal were stolen by thieves in a planned robbery at a construction site near Manorhamilton last week. The thieves broke into containers on the site at Carrickeeny near Manorhamilton, making off with copper tubing valued at €15,000 and a large amount of power tools including drills, skill saws and angle grinders and other items valued at over €15,000. Leitrim District Superintendent, John Furlong, said two vehicles entered the property some time between 1am and 6am on November 22. One of vehicles, a van, was later

recovered just outside Sligo and two hi-vis vests connected to the construction site were found on the Sligo Road outside of Manorhamilton. “A substantial amount of copper tubing and tools were taken and we are following some very good lines of enquiry in relation to this,” he said. “We are appealing, however, to anyone in the area who may have noticed anything suspicious in this area on the morning in question to contact Manorhamilton Garda Station on (071) 9855014,” he said. The Superintendant also urged the public not to purchase any tools from unknown traders online or from roadside traders in the lead-up to Christmas. A special rapid response task force has

been set up in Co Leitrim to tackle the incidences of theft and burglary in the region and they have already been successful in breaking a highly organised Dublin based shoplifting gang. Superintendent Furlong said that a property in inner city Dublin was searched as a result of a joint investigation involving members of the Co Leitrim based task force. Two people were arrested and a substantial amount of goods were recovered, some of which are believed to have been stolen from branded retail premises in Carrick-on-Shannon and Sligo. The two people arrested were brought before a sitting of Dublin District Court last week where they were charged in relation to a number of offences. Meanwhile, two schools were targeted by thieves over the weekend. Drumboylan NS and Strabraggan NS, Arigna were broken into some time on Sunday night/Monday morning. The thieves ransacked filing cabinets and cupboards before making off with laptops and cash. Gardai are asking that anyone who may have noticed any suspicious vehicles in the area to contact them at Boyle Garda Station on (071) 9664620. A business on the Boyle Road, Carrick-onShannon was also targeted by thieves for the second time in a matter of weeks. The logistics business was the focus of a raid nearly a month ago and thieves struck again some time on Wednesday night/Thursday morning last, ramming the roller door of the building. The culprits are believed to have arrived on the scene in a black car. They made off with nothing but caused significant damage to the door. They also stole a red van belonging to the business which was later found abandoned near Sligo. Anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious on the night in question should ring Carrick Gardai on (071) 9620021.

Roscommon concerns over religious group A religious group in west Roscommon claiming to be part of the Catholic Church is causing some concern and has prompted the local Catholic bishop to make a statement on the matter. This week the Bishop of Achonry, Most Rev. Dr. Brendan Kelly, distanced himself from the group, the Ballaghaderreen based Congregation Of Our Lady of Refuge, stating that it had “nothing to do with the Catholic Church” and “nothing to do with the Achonry Diocese”. According to Mike Garde, the Director of Dialogue Ireland, he had been contacted by members of the public in relation to concerns over the establishment of the group in the Ballaghaderreen area. “We have been contacted by members of the public in relation to the establishment of this organisation and we are investigating these concerns. “We get calls from people on a nearly daily basis, and in the case of Roscommon we are investigating the concerns raised about Ballaghaderreen’s Congregation Of Our Lady of Refuge. “We contacted Bishop Brendan Kelly, the

Bishop of Achonry in May to see if he was aware of the existence of this church, which claims to be part of the Catholic Church and he told us he was not aware of it. These concerns need to be investigated,” explained

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Mr Garde. Dialogue Ireland is an independent trust that seeks to promote people’s freedom to make informed choices about religious, spiritual and philosophical beliefs. It is understood that the congregation was established less than a year ago by a Ballaghaderreen businessman and has only a small number of members. The concerns regarding the organisation were raised prior to details emerging from a property in London last week where three women, including a 57year-old Irish woman were held for thirty years. “As an organisation assisting the victims of cultism, we are contacted every week by members of the public about concerns over cults from all across Ireland and the rest of the world. “However, since the story emerged in London last week, the amount of calls we have received has been overwhelming. We try to help people clarify whether the problems they are encountering result from involvement with cultism or other issues. We refer people on to counsellors who understand the issues related to cult involvement,” he said.

Debt-ridden Sligo appoints new football manager

he Sligo county board last week ratified Pat Flanagan to take over as manager of the senior team for 2014. He had vacated the Westmeath managerial position at the end of the summer. Flanagan brings a good record to the job, taking Westmeath from division three to division one in three years, and also winning county championships with Tyrellspass and Clara, although he found himself unwanted in his native county at the end of this summer, partly on the back of a heavy defeat to Dublin. So he takes over the Sligo reins which had been held by former Galway player Kevin Walsh for the last four years. The Sligo board, because of its indebtiness, was refused permission for months from Croke Park to recruit a new manager. Reports in September revealed that the county board was €1.5m in debt and in need of a €250,000 loan from Croke Park to meet their day-to-day running costs. It was decided that no movement would be made on recruiting a new manager until budgets had been agreed with Croke Park for 2014. The GAA's monitoring committee, which included the chairman of the finance committee in Croke Park, Lauri Quinn, Connacht GAA secretary John Prenty and Gerry McGovern, instructed Sligo GAA to get their affairs in order, starting with short and long-term budgets and a fundraising plan. Work had also ground to a halt on the €3.2m Sligo GAA Centre of Excellence at Scarden on the SligoStrandhill Road. Flanagan has been appointed for a one-year term, which will be reviewed at the end of the season and will be meeting the players this week in addition to finalising a back room team, which also forms part of the management of the Under-21 team.

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P. J. Reilly – maintaining a I proud musical tradition

t was with his mother Betty's band that young P.J. Reilly began his music career at the age of 14. In the 70’s the band was an all family affair made up of Betty and her three sons, P.J., Liam and John. The band toured in the UK after being invited over by Seamus Moore and even enjoyed a No. 1 hit in the Irish Charts in England with the single 'The Tower of Sweet Rathlee'. P.J. later retired from music, exploring other work opportunities. He married Barbara and had 2 children, David and Claire. However his main career has been as a skipper of various fishing boats out of Killala, Co Mayo, but with fishing in sharp decline he is now semi-retired and splits his time between his music and running his small lobster boat ,his pride and joy, the “Florence Anne “ on beautiful Killala Bay Now P.J. has made a comeback as a one – man band and released a 12track album 'The Tower of Sweet Rathlee' last year which includes some original songs. He got a lot of his inspiration for his songs while out fishing in Killala Bay Incidentally, the song “Killala Bay” was written by his brother, Liam. P.J. has been busy recording his new album 'The Green Fields of Kilglass' which is now on sale locally in Sligo & Mayo. He has also recorded a 3 track DVD, which includes the tracks The Tower of Sweet Rathlee, Killala bay & Attymass (which PJ wrote as part of the Mayo Gathering celebrations) To buy a CD or DVD contact PJ on 086-8989571 or Email: barbarapjreilly@eircom.net.

Impressive tourism growth as Gathering year draws to a close

Minister of State for Tourism & Sport Michael Ring

he North West, in line with other areas or Ireland, has benefited significantly from the Gathering events organised by communities across the region. Festivals, musical and cultural events of all kinds helped to make it a year of resurgence of many areas of the tourist industry. Minister of State for Tourism & Sport Michael Ring has described new figures showing a 7.3% increase in visitor numbers this year as ‘phenomenal’. “The combination of The Gathering, more flights into Ireland, better value for

money and the Government’s own initiatives have made 2013 a truly great year for tourism. These are phenomenal figures with increased visitor numbers from all our main markets, particularly from our higher spending long-haul markets,” Minister Ring said. New CSO figures show more than over 6 million overseas visits to Ireland in the first ten months of the year - an increase of 7.3% on the corresponding period in 2012. For the first ten months of 2013, compared to the same period in 2012:

• North American visits were up by 14.6%; • Visits from Great Britain were up by 5.1%; • Mainland European visits were up by 5.6%; • Other long-haul routes were up by 14.4%. “This is just the latest good economic news about Irish tourism. Earlier this week we learned that 25% of all new employment growth in the last year is in the tourismrelated accommodation & food tourism sector. Tourism is playing a leading role in our economic recovery and I am confident that we will meet the key targets we set for The Gathering. “I’m really pleased by the visitor numbers from Britain, which has been one of our most challenging markets in recent years. We had 12.2% more visitors from Britain between July and September, compared to the same three months in 2012. Our Launch of Tourism Ireland’s marketing plans next week will help us to continue getting the message out that there has never been a better time to visit Ireland.” Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland said: “Today’s figures from the CSO for the ten-month period to the end of October are very strong, showing growth from almost all of our markets around the world. We are seeing record growth this year from North America (+14.6% up to the end

of October); and from our long-haul markets (+14.4%), with Australia and New Zealand in particular driving that growth. I am particularly pleased to see a good return to growth in British visitor numbers (+5.1%). Mainland Europe is also playing its part in growing tourism business from overseas this year (+5.6%); in fact, 2013 looks set to be the best year ever for visitors from Germany, France and Spain. Next week we will launch our marketing plans for 2014 and beyond – when we will announce details of how we will build on the success of 2013 and sustain growth in overseas tourism into the future.” Welcoming the figures, Fáilte Ireland CEO Shaun Quinn said: “Today’s figures are further evidence of an impressive recovery in the tourism sector. Working closely with tourism businesses, Fáilte Ireland has been hearing of growth across all sectors – accommodation, attractions, and restaurants as well as receiving direct feedback that overseas markets are now really delivering for tourism businesses - in particular North America. A combination of ‘The Gathering’, recent Government initiatives and improving overseas markets has helped to ensure that tourism has begun to reap the benefits of increased visitors, employment and revenue.”

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intel's annual Irish Lifestyles report highlights a significant rise in Ireland’s stress levels as the economic downturn sees financial pressure taking its toll on Irish health. Indeed, revealing an alarming increase in the levels of stress suffered by consumers today, as many as 35% of RoI consumers report a rise in stress levels. Meanwhile, those in the NI are also affected, with 28% of consumers there reporting an increase in stress levels. The report also sees stress driving consumers to food, with around one in seven (15% of NI and 14% of RoI) Irish consumers admitting stress is making them eat more than they should. Brian O’Connor, Senior Consumer Analyst at Mintel, said: “The economy may be improving, but the tight costs of living are still adding to Irish consumer pressure and are taking their toll on Irish mental health. Furthermore, this increased pressure is seeing consumers turn to comfort foods to cope, adversely affecting their health. Time pressure is leaving consumers with less time to cook and exercise, and as a result driving consumers towards convenience food which is often rich in salt and fat and a sedentary lifestyle.” Weight and health - lack of willpower is a problem for nation’s dieters Around two thirds (64% of NI and 66% of RoI) of Irish consumers say they would like to be in better physical health, pointing to a desire to be healthier. That said, some 31% of NI and 33% of RoI consumers admit that

they worry more about their weight and physical appearance than actual health - pointing to a very body conscious society. Today, only 6% of NI and 5% of RoI consumers feel that willpower is required when sticking to a diet. What is more, some 30% of NI and 32% of RoI consumers agree that not eating junk food is important to a healthy lifestyle. But while most consumers recognise that eating junk food is bad for their health, this does not stop them indulging. Indeed, 14% of NI and 11% of RoI consumers admit to eating junk food at least once per day, with younger consumers aged between 1624 (30% RoI and 24% NI) being most likely to do so. Today, some 28% of RoI and 27% of NI consumers admit to feeling confused about what is healthy for them due to conflicting information on health foods and diets. Meanwhile, only 18% of NI and 12% of RoI consumers pay attention to colour coded nutrition labels. And when it comes to healthy eating, cost is a major issue, some 46% of NI and 47% of RoI consumers feel buying healthy food can be expensive. “While the desire to be in better physical health is good news, without willpower to stick to diets and exercise regimes, it could be wasted time, energy and money on the part of consumers. If this attitude persists, the cycle of Irish consumers falling on and off the wagon in terms of dieting and exercising will continue. Costs of living in Ireland increased between 2012 and 2013, and this has put the squeeze on consumers’ grocery spending. With so many

consumers perceiving healthy food as being expensive, if the trend for consumer prices to increase continues into 2014, it could see more consumers turning away from fresh goods, premium brand diet products, and more towards cheaper foods - that may not necessarily be healthy.” Brian continues. The vices - drinking and smoking Today, as many as four in ten (39% in NI and 42% in RoI) Irish drink alcohol on a weekly basis, and one in twenty (5% in RoI and 7% in NI ) drink every day. While two in five drink on a weekly basis some three in ten (29% of NI and 28% of RoI) consumers agree that they think that not drinking too much is important to a healthy lifestyle. And it is not just drink with which Irish consumers acknowledge the health risks. Some 51% of RoI and 52% of NI consumers note that they feel not smoking is a key factor in leading a healthy lifestyle, pointing to a high level of consumers recognising the dangers of tobacco products. Despite this, around a fifth of Irish (19% of NI and 22% of RoI ) consumers smoke at least once per day in 2013. Friends are key to Irish happiness - but technology gets between friends and family Mintel’s research also reveals the importance of friends and family to the nation’s happiness. Today, as many as 57% of RoI and 53% of NI consumers see a close circle of friends and family as being important for a happy life. Friends take preference over taking time to enjoy family life (41% of RoI and

39% of NI) and a good work/life balance (37% RoI and 38% of NI). And it seems that for most Irish consumers, money isn’t the key to happiness, indeed, just three in ten Irish (31% of RoI and 30% of NI) see healthy finances as key to a happy life and less than a fifth (17% in RoI and 19% in NI) feel being prepared financially for the future will bring happiness. While friends are key to the nation’s happiness, technology is having an impact on friendship with those who spend longer online being less inclined to care about friends and family. Some 61% of NI and 60% of RoI consumers who spend between one and three hours online per day agree that family is important. By comparison, only 33% of NI and 50% of RoI consumers who spend seven hours or more online feel family is important to their happiness. “Consumers see their family and friends as important to their happiness, which should see demand for the likes of family holidays, and other family oriented leisure activities remain constant moving forward. However, the longer consumers spend online the less they seem to care about their families. If internet and technology usage continues to grow among Irish consumers, it could see many people becoming more isolated from their friends and family, as they forsake them for video games, social networks and other online activities.” claims Brian. THE lengthy report also goes on to say that less than half of Irish people have OK financial health while technology and health presents a mixed bag.

Ballina Salmon Festival preparing for 50th year

he newly-elected officers of Ballina Salmon Festival are eagerly looking forward to next year’s festival which will see the town celebrate the festival’s 50th year. The officers and committee would would like to thank everyone who attended the Ballina Salmon Fesival Annual General Meeting last week in the Courthouse Inn & The Dock Bar (special thanks to Michael & Olivia) and the support they gave throughout the year. Chairperson Benny Walkin extended pecial thanks to everyone who gave their support, helped out, volunteered their time and those who come to enjoy the festival each and every year to make the Ballina Salmon Festival one of the

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lare Connolly, daughter of Eileen and Patrick Connolly, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo, has returned from the World Drug Free Powerlifting Championships in Glasgow with a world title for Ireland in the under 53kg seniors division. Connolly (36), trains with the Abs Gym in Dublin's Templebar, took up competitive powerlifting in January of this year and has since developed a strong passion for the sport

and strength training. "When my trainer told me he thought I should start competing, I thought he was joking. Then I decided to go check out one of the Irish Drug Free Powerlifting Association's competitions, and I thought I could maybe give it a go. I never expected to hold a national record and be representing Ireland at the world championships within a year!". But it hasn't all been plain sailing. Connolly

qualified for the world championships by lifting the minimum weight required for her weight category. "I didn't have a kilo to spare! But I got in. My training over the summer was up and down, and I just wasn't feeling quite right on the day, so my lifts weren't quite as high as I'd hoped for the worlds, but they were enough for me to bring home the trophy". Powerlifing is a sport that tests pure strength and is rapidly gaining momentum in Ireland over the past 12 months. The IDFPA now has an impressive 350 members, who attend regular competitions throughout the year. The number of women becoming involved in the sport is steadily increasing too. "I'd love to see more women with a desire to become strong. It always amazes me that people don't really associate women with strength or sometimes think it's an unfeminine attribute. Being strong of body makes you stronger of mind and character. When you feel fit and strong, life is easier and you're more capable of dealing with challenges that come your way and enjoying life to the max." Powerlifitng involves three lifts. The squat, where the athlete places a barbell on her back and squats down to below parallel (hip joint below knee joint). The bench press, where the bar must touch the lifter's chest and remain there until a referee calls "Press". And the deadlift, where a loaded barbell is lifted from the floor until lock-out. Each lift has technical standards that much be achieved and commands that must be followed. Three judges asses each lift before a white light is given and the lift is passed as "good". At only 5ft 2in and 51.9kg in bodyweight, Connolly lifted an impressive 75kg for the squat, 47.5kg for the bench press and over double her bodyweight of 105kg in the deadlift. All eyes will be on the Sligo woman for the world championships in Moldova next year as she's hoping to have significantly increased her totals in all lifts by then and return with another gold for Ireland.

How are you fixed for Christmas? Mark Geary & Glen Hansard have collaborated on Mark’s song “Christmas Biscuits” and are releasing it on November 29th to raise funds for St. Vincent de Paul. Recorded with some of Ireland’s best musicians and engineered by Karl Odlum. Everyone involved in the recording has kindly donated their time for free. “Christmas Biscuits” is a song written by Mark when he was living in New York missing his native Dublin. It brings a mix of emotions that sum up the happy and sometimes difficult period Christmas can be. This is why Mark thought St Vincent DePaul was the perfect fit for the song. The Society that helps people in difficult times throughout the year but at Christmas needs extra help to get people through the holiday period. “Christmas Biscuits” will help raise awareness and revenue for St. Vincent de Paul along with their now famous Toy Appeal being launched on November 20th. Glen Hansard is currently on tour in Europe and coming back to Ireland with 2 shows in Dublin’s Vicar St. on November 25th and 26th. Mark and his band are doing support for Glen on the 25th. Mark is also currently on tour and will be playing a Christmas show in Grand Social, Dublin on Saturday December 28th. Tickets for all

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Man Swapped At Birth Regrets Lost Life

60-year-old Japanese man switched at birth in a Toyko hospital has told of his shock at learning the truth of how different his life could have been. After winning a lawsuit against the hospital that mistakenly cast him from a wealthy family into a life of poverty, the man said: "I've wondered how on earth could this happen. "I couldn't believe it. To be honest, I didn't want to accept it.

"I might have had a different life. I want (the hospital) to roll back the clock to the day I was born," he told Japanese media. A Tokyo district court ordered the hospital to pay 38 million yen (â&#x201A;Ź356,600) in damages over its 1953 blunder which saw the man switched with another baby boy who was delivered 13 minutes later. The court ruled that 32 million yen (â&#x201A;Ź278,780) should go to the man and the rest to his three biological

brothers. It is not clear if the hospital, which has not been named by Japanese media and has not commented on the bizarre case, will appeal. The man, an unmarried truck driver, would have grown up as the eldest of four brothers in a wealthy family where siblings enjoyed a lavish lifestyle including private tutors. Instead, he was raised on benefits by his non-biological mother who also supported older siblings after her husband passed away when he was two. The family lived in a one-room apartment with a radio one of their few luxuries, according to the man who studied at night school while working in a factory. "It was like she was born to experience hardship," the man said of the woman he knew as his mother. She is now also dead. The man has been helping take care of his non-biological brothers, one of whom suffered a stroke. The decades-old mistake was uncovered when the wealthy family's three younger brothers had DNA testing done on their oldest sibling who looked nothing like them - after their parents died.

They checked hospital records and confirmed the identity of their biological eldest brother last year. The man switched at birth said he cried daily for several months after learning the truth. "As I saw pictures of my (biological) parents, I wanted to see them alive. I couldn't hold back tears for months every time I saw their pictures." One of my brothers "told me that we will have 20 more years to live so we should make up for lost time", he added. "I was happy to hear that and I want to do it." Judge Masatoshi Miyasaka cut the size of the award but said he recognised the man had lost a chance of higher education and had suffered emotional pain. The mothers in both families had seemingly suspected they had been raising the wrong babies. "I think my foster mother might have sensed it," the man said, noting physical differences from the siblings he grew up with. His real brothers remember their mother saying her first baby came back from his first bath in hospital wearing the wrong clothes.

Simon Gittany Guilty Of High-Rise Murder A man has been found guilty of throwing his fiancee off the balcony of their high-rise apartment in central Sydney. Simon Gittany was accused of hurling Lisa Harnum from their 15th floor home in a fit of "apoplectic" rage in July 2011 after discovering she planned to leave him and return to her native Canada. Gittany, 40, who was supported in court by his new girlfriend Rachelle Louise, had maintained throughout the trial that Ms Harnum, 30, had slipped and fallen after climbing over a railing. He said he had tried to save Ms Harnum, a former ballerina. But Justice Lucy McCallum said the lack of Ms Harnum's fingerprints on the glass barrier made his claim implausible. "At many times in his evidence, the accused struck me as being a person playing a role, telling a story which fitted with the objective evidence, but which did no more than that," she said. Gittany barely reacted in court as the verdict was

read out. His current girlfriend screamed at the judge "You're wrong", and stormed out of the packed courtroom. Ms Louise's outburst continued after she left the court. Delivering the verdict in the judge-only trial, Justice McCallum said witness Josh Rathmell, who had been walking past the apartment building on his way to work when he saw Ms Harnum fall, gave a compelling account. At the time, Mr Rathmell thought he had seen Gittany "unload" a piece of luggage or rubbish and continued on his way. It was only later he realised it was a body and contacted the police. Justice McCallum said while Gittany and Ms Harnum had loved each other, there was no doubt the accused was "controlling, dominating and at times abusive". "I am satisfied by the end of July 2011, those tensions had reached a point of crisis," she said. The New South Wales Supreme Court heard that Gittany had secretly monitored Ms Harnum's

phone and had installed CCTV cameras inside and outside their apartment. One of the cameras showed Gittany restraining Ms Harnum outside the flat and then dragging her back inside on the night she died. Ms Harnum was heard yelling: "Please help me, help me, God help me." Ms Harnum's mother said there

Latvia Supermarket Collapse: PM Quits Latvia's prime minister has resigned over a supermarket roof collapse that left dozens dead and sparked public outrage. Valdis Dombrovskis, who has been in power since 2009, said the country needed a change in leadership after the disaster in the capital Riga. He has overseen a number of spending cuts, including the abolition of a state construction authority which critics claim may have picked up on potential building flaws at the supermarket. Mr Dombrovskis, who is Latvia's longest serving prime minister, denied he was pressured into standing down. "Considering the ... tragedy and all the related circumstances, the country needs a government that has majority support in parliament and can solve the situation that has arisen," he added. The cause of the collapse at the Maxima supermarket, which killed 54 people and wounded at least 40, is subject to a criminal investigation. Possible explanations for the disaster - the worst since Latvia declared its independence in 1991 - include a flawed design and below-par building materials.

were no winners in the case. Her only hope was that her daughter's death would be a powerful wake-up call to other young women. "Young women who are caught up in situations like my daughter found herself in need a voice," Joan Harnum said. Gittany, who was held in custody for the final weeks of the trial, will be sentenced in February.

Slimmer Of The Year Is Ruby

A former rescue dog has been crowned the pet slimming champion of the year after shedding a third of her bodyweight. Ruby the Jack Russell terrier was morbidly obese after growing to 9.1kg, making her more than 50% overweight. After a six-month diet and fitness regime run by charity PDSA, she has lost 7in from her waist and weighs in at just over 6kg. "When Ruby first came to us, we all felt really sorry for her as she'd had such a tough start to life," said owner Angela Martin, from Sunderland. "So to compensate, we used to give her a little treat here and there. "The trouble was, the whole family was giving her 'a little treat' and over time, she started to get really big." Along with 15 other fat pets, the fit club did the trick and Ruby has been given a new lease of life. PDSA senior veterinary surgeon Elaine Pendlebury said: "This is a fantastic slimming success story, well done Ruby. Many people fall into the trap of overindulging their pet with food as a way of expressing their love. "Angela and her family have worked really hard and have shown that it's never too late to make a positive change." Some of the other top slimmers included Cookie the cat, from Middlesbrough, who shed 17cm from her waistline.

Christmas Lights World Record Reclaimed In Oz A family have broken the world record for the number of Christmas lights put up on a home - for the second time. The Richards family, of Canberra, Australia, have installed 502,165 lights around their house and garden. David Richards, a barrister, started work on stringing the 48km of wires around his property in early October. He had previously held the world record with 330,000 lights in 2011, but lost it last year to a family in New York. The mammoth display, which is expected to be seen by tens of thousands of visitors, has been erected to raise money for a children's charity. But Mr Richards told the Canberra Times part of his motivation for spending almost every weekend working on the project was to reclaim the record. The family from New York had only managed 15,000 more than the Richards' previous record last year, so he felt it was an easy target to achieve. Mr Richards, a father-of-three, told the newspaper: ''It was sort of a reason to do it again, and they didn't break it by very much. ''I thought 500,000 was a nice, round number so I decided to go all out because I may never do it again.'' A representative from Guinness World Records visited the house confirmed the feat. The display has proved so popular, one couple even got married under it. Patrick Cormac became hitched to Mr Richards' cousin Luana Marriott at the house under a blanket of white lights. He said: "It was amazing." Mr Richards said most of his neighbours supported the display, but some had not spoken to him since the last record was set. He said he bought all the lights himself but was unwilling to reveal the cost. The additional cost to his electricity bill however - an extra ÂŁ1,400 a month - is being picked up by a green energy company.

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Servicing • Panel Beating Wishing all our Tracking • Parts Customers a Merry Light Setting Christmas and PeaceNCT Preperation ful New year from all at AP Motors Valeting • Recovery Ariel Dym 086-376-1953 • 086-8978395 ONLY

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TOOL & PLANT HIRE

Abbey Street, Ballina. Co. Mayo Tel: 096-70630 / Fax: 096-72222 Small tools & plant repaired and serviced to the highest standard. Always a selection of new and used tools and plant for sale at discounted prices.

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FOR THE BEST SERVICE: Hire • Sales • Repairs OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY 8am - 6pm

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Wishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and peaceful new year

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to All our customers

Aluminium & PVC Repairs To windows, doors and patio doors

Expert patio door repairs! • Rollers • Tracks • Hinges • Door Realignment • Locks • Multilocking systems etc

Over 20 years experience servicing Irish windows and doors. Fully insured GLASS PARTS ETC REPLACED Brendan Gormley: 071-9183860 / 087-2562669 SOME BENEFITS • TREATS MOULD AND CONDENSATION PROBLEMS • REDUCES RADON LEVELS • AIR QUALITY IN YOUR HOME IMPROVES DRAMATICALLY • WILL HELP PEOPLE WHO HAVE ASTHMA/ALLERGIES • FITTED BY TRAINED PERSONNEL • NO FUSS-NO MESS

Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to all our customers

You can also call us on 1890

908 318 or 096 79201

or email us at info@drimaster.ie

•Re-lining •Re-building •Stove Installation •Twin wall flue specialists •Insurance claims •Thermal Imaging •Smoke Testing •Draught Testing •Problem Solving •CCTV Chimney Inspections

www. drimaster.ie

Tel: 087- 61 88 000

Ballymote, Co. Sligo

Wishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and peaceful new year

Sales, Service & Repairs for all Cars, Vans & Light Commercials

We are closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St Stephen's Day and New Years Day

Wishing all our customers a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Open every other day from 10:30 am until 6:00 pm except Sundays 12:00 until 6:00 untill the kids go back to school! Happy and Peaceful Christmas and 2014 to all our customers. Many thanks for the continued support throughout 2013

Tel: 087-6196013 / 085-1248560 Email: info@ballinachimneys.ie We will beat any price on a like 4 like basis - don’t be fooled by cheap imitations

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our customers Barcastle Retail Park, Castlebar. T: 094-9026100 E: info@symphonykitchens.ie W: www.symphonykitchens.ie

NAIRN BLINDS CONNOLLY ST, SLIGO

50% Off Wooden Venetians upto 25% Off All Roller Blinds We Measure and Fit Free of Charge Wishing all our Customers a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

TELEPHONE OR FAX US ON 071-9142673

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at

BATHROOM BLISS WISHING ALL OUR CUSTOMERS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND PEACEFUL 2014 From Start to Finish

IDA Industiral Estate, Cleveragh, Sligo Tel: 071-9162531

All Engines Reconditioned

Including: Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry and Tiling

Call us today for a competitive quote!

For a free estimate phone: Kiaron Codd on 071-9166861 or 086-3406589

CLLR GERRY GINTY Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to All from Cllr Gerry Ginty

SMS

Motors

Sligo Rd. Tubbercurry Co. Sligo

Peugeot Aftersales, Service and Genuine Peugeot Parts.

• New and Used Cars and Vans Merry Christmas • Service, Repair & Recovery and a Happy New • Tyres & 4-Wheel Alignment Year to all our customers • Suppliers of Genuine Parts

Killala Rd. Ballina Phone: (096) 22614 / 70480 087-7659235 / Email: gginty@gmail.com

Tel: 071 91 20033 - Fax: 071 91 20036

email: info@smsmotors.ie • www.smsmotors.ie

NORTH WEST PROTECTION DOGS Pups and Trained Dogs For Sale

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL AT NORTH WEST PROTECTION DOGS • IKC Registered • Microchip • Vet Checked • Flea'd, Wormed & Vaccinated • 7 Generation Certificate • 6 Weeks free insurance • Parents can be seen

Ballina, Co. Mayo • Tel: 085-7843837

Forklift & Commercial Wishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and Peaceful New Y ear

Old Dublin Road, Sligo • T: 087-9632589 • 071-9143586 • E: conlonforklifts@gmail.com SERVICE & REPAIR • 24 HR BREAKDOWN SERVICE • Sales & Service Parts Hire • Commercial Vehicle Service & Repair • HGV & LGV • DOE Repairs • Fleet Maintenance

Complete Bathroom & En-Suite Renovations

Gilroy Glass Ltd Hazelwood Rd, Sligo

WISHING ALL OUR CUSTOMERS A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND PEACEFUL 2014 •Manufacturers of energy efficient double glazed units to trade and retail •Complete glazing service stocking all types of glass •Glass cut while you wait

Tel: 071-9145400 Fax: 071-9140132 Mobile: 087-2341 985 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at

EAST BROTHERS GARDEN MACHINERY Doon Boyle, Co. Roscommon Tel: 071-9662710 www.eastbrothersmachinery.ie Chainsaws, Tillers, Outboard Motors, Power Washers, Generators, Electric Fences, Farm Machinery Spares

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DEVLIN

Ballina, Co. Mayo

Electronic Services Devlin Electronic Services is now offering a complete supply and insulation service of home and business security systems

Ballina: the place to be

ashed in a rainbow of colours, tinted by huge skies, blessed with a breathtaking Atlantic Coast and anchored by over 5000 years of civilisation, welcome to Ballina captial of North Mayo, in the West Coast of Ireland. The Salmon Captial of Ireland Graced with charmed people, beautifully wrapped by the River Moy, Ballina is a land on

the edge of Europe, away from it all... For people who want to push out the boundaries of their experience. The River Moy flows through Ballina and is world famous for Salmon Angling and Fly Fishing. Ballina and North Mayo has something to offer everyone - be it golf breaks, fishing, great tour base for sightseeing in the West of Ireland, Walking holidays in Ireland, shopping, a night on the town, or

experiencing culinary delights and cultural sights. Get away from it all in wild North Mayo or sample the delights if its bustling towns and villages. From the young to the old, every taste is catered for in Ballina. Check out the great selection of accommodation in Ballina, including some of the finest Hotels in Mayo. You will find your perfect holidays in Ireland in the Mayo North region of Ireland.

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• Full Range of CCTV systems • Calving Cameras • Gate Automation • TV Repairs • Satellite Systems • Free Sat and Saorview Installation

All work carried out by a FETAC certified technician. Fully PSA Compliant

Tel: 085-7048065 / 086-6038968

Beds, Sofas, Rugs, Carpets and much more! Mon-Sat 10-6 Sun 1.30-6.

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Open 7 Days

Fire Surround.....................€229 Corner Sofas.......................€350 Desk with locker and key.....€89 30 Inch Robe.......................€70 Headboards.........................€25 Complete Fireplaces..........€399 Carpet ends..................from €59

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WIDE V ARIETY Ladies Fashions Tone St, Ballina, Co. Mayo • Tel: 096-71692 Large Selection of dressy wear, casuals, and seperates available in sizes 14-26

10% off regular stock with many 1/2 price offers. Bargain section in store - All items clearing at €10

“Party Girl” Full Body Tan 3 Week Manicure False Lashes All for Only....€55

Treat yourself or a loved one to “me time” personal service and treatments assured Wishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and Peaceful new Year from all at Luana’s Beauty Salon

Bridge Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo Telephone: 096-73559 / 086-2713306 Early & late appointments available Monday to Saturday 10 till late

Market Sq. Ballina, Co. Mayo (Opposite Tesco) Telephone: 096-79888 flauntveromodaballina

Stockists of: Vero Moda, Only, Pieces, Time Out & Glamourous

New Stock arriving every week until Christmas 20% OFF SELECTED LINES SPECIAL OFFER: buy 2 pairs of any high waist Jeggings or wonder Jeggings and receive €9.95 Discount

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www.irishfishdirect.com

Tel: 09621196 • Email: info@irishfishdirect.com Tone Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Foxford Road, Ballina. 096-74943 / 087-7767157 sharonlyons2@hotmail.com

Sharon-Lyons-Permanent-Make-Up-Clinic

Permanent Make-up has fast become one of the most requested treatments in the beauty industry. Also known as Micropigmentation, it is a lasting enhancement of facial features such as eye-liner, eyebrows, lip-liner and full lip colour.

Salmon Pinned and Skinned Catering Sized Prawns All Requests Catered for

A"en#on all Chefs, Restaurants and Hotels We Buy Direct from Market Floor Wholesale Prices Delivered Direct Contact Paul on 0876818308

A colour pigment is introduced into the skin using very fine needles in a safe and hygienic manner. Semi Permanent Make-up doesn’t wash off or smudge, you can look your best all-day, everyday. Her opening hours are based on client needs - Evenings and weekends can be accomodated. Call for a Free, no obligation consultation or query Semi Permanent Make-up - An Investment in you

FOR CHRISTMAS GIVE THE LADY IN YOUR LIFE THE WONDERFUL GIFT OF A VOUCHER FOR SEMI PERMANENT MAKE-UP

Keys Quads & Agri Sales Fully authourised kawasaki atv dealer

If you are looking to buy a quad bike, why not call or visit us today to see what we can do for you? Large selection of Quality Used Quads in stock from Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki.

Lisbellaw Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh â&#x20AC;˘ Telephone: 0044 (0) 28-66387845 â&#x20AC;˘ www.keysagrisales.co.uk

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If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not cruising on the lakes in Co. Fermanagh or fishing, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a selection of other things to visit or things to do. 1. Take a stroll in Ely Lodge Forest... Ely Lodge Forest is a pretty quiet place, not very well known by tourists and located only a few kilometres from Enniskillen. Note that the forest extends over 250 ha by the Lough Erne, and its planting began in 1940. 2. Drive near Monea Castle... On the right-hand side, you can see a photo taken near Monea Castle. County Fermanagh is still overall quite rural and has got quite a lot of forests, green fields and lakes. I thought this view is both nice and representative of this county, despite the grey sky... 3. Visit Enniskillen Town... Enniskillen (from the Irish: Inis Ceithleann meaning "Ceithleann's island") is the County town in County Fermanagh. It is located

almost exactly in the centre of the county between the Upper and Lower sections of Lough Erne. It has a population of approximately 11,500. On the right-hand side, you can see a photo of a part of the town, crossed by River Erne. 4. Visit the buttermarket of Enniskillen... The buttermarket is an area of Enniskillen, which has been converted into an Irish art and craft centre, specialised in sale and promotion of Irish and European craft products (paintings, sculptures, vases etc.). There you'll also be able to meet local artists. 5. Visit Enniskillen Castle... Enniskillen Castle was built almost 600 years ago by Gaelic Maguires chieftains. Guarding one of the few passes into Ulster, it was strategically important throughout its history. In the 17th century, it became an English garrison fort and later served as part of a military barracks. This historic site now houses 2 museums.

STILL TIME TO ORDER YOUR CURTAINS FOR CHRISTMAS All Fabrics, Poles & Accesories Stockists of Farrow and Ball Paint

Now upstairs at ENNISKILLEN CARPET CENTRE

TEL ROI :048-66327893 NI: 028-66327893 www.thefabriclibraryenniskillenltd.com

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The Biggest & Best Value Fireplace Showrooms in Ireland

Save €€€s by calling to us

The Bottle Shop, Enniskillen • Tel: 0044 2866342606

The Very Best in Value

Booze 4 Less

Wide selection of Christmas Offers on Wines, Beers & Spirits

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

Christmas Drinks Hampers Available on Request

Special Christmas Packs Available

Sligo Road, Enniskillen. Phone: 048 66 326 327

Christmas Cards and Snacks Firelighting Sticks Visit our website www.thebottleshopni.com

Top Brands including

Tel: 048-66320505

One of Ireland’s Leading Nursery Stores

John Deere X-Trac with Front Loader now in Stock

At Helena’s Nursery you will find value for money baby accessories and childcare products, from Moses baskets, to cots, from baby baths to high chairs, Prams and Walkers We stock some of the best brands in the baby accessory industry, including iCandy, Oister, Beep, Silver Corss and Maxi Cosi. You really will be able to find all your baby essentials here at Helena’s Nursery Visit our website www.helenasnursery.co.uk

Call and walk around without obligation. A small deposit secures, experienced staff to assist you

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Focus on Enniskillen Town Centre Main street and Town Hall Tower of the busy, bustling and friendly town of Enniskillen.

on-line shopping and the arrival of the larger retail groups. These are retail businesses proactively managed by the proprietors themselves who work with their in store teams to provide what still remains best about retail shopping i.e. excellent customer service from friendly staff who are trained and knowledgeable about the products that they sell. Visitors to Enniskillen are continuously surprised and delighted with the

personal service they receive in these town centre shops. This is a shopping town with a difference where you will be able to purchase Christmas gifts with a real difference! So why not go and meet Jonathon in Mercer’s Jewellers, say Hello to Wendy and Brian in Graham’s Clothes Shop, Hi to Malcolm in Sloan`s Shoe Shop and don`t forget to pop in to Nuala In Nature`s Choice Health Shop.

Nature’s Choice Nature`s Choice is a health shop with a difference. The business is owned and managed by Nuala Lilley, a pharmacist with a passion for natural health. Nuala and her highly trained staff are well known for their knowledgeable, ethical and safe advice on products that they recommend. Nature’s Choice has established itself as a very important link in the local healthcare offering with many local doctors and health professionals recommending patients to visit. Nature`s Choice offers an extensive range of premium and speciality health foods, including organic, gluten free, wheat free and sugar free produce. It also stocks a comprehensive range of herbal medicines, vitamins, minerals, supplements and tonics and a discerning selection of beauty and toiletry products. Christmas Hampers - Made to Measure. You Decide Tell us the type of hamper you would like, the amount you would like to spend and we`ll make it up ready for collection at your convenience.

nniskillen is an easy shopping town for visitors to find their way around because it is effectively a one street town. Most of the retail shops are to be found along the half mile stretch that comprises East Bridge Street, High Street, Town Hall Street and Church Street. Enniskillen town centre is renowned for the unique shopping

You Can Choose From: Our range of Gluten free, Wheat free, Sugar free and Luxury Food. Why not try some of our Irish made foods or Premium Chocolates. Or for that little bit of TLC include Dr Hauschka Skincare, Tisserand Aromatherapy, Parks premium Candles or Irelands own Seavite Skincare. Nature’s Choice, making Christmas Shopping Enniskillen easy! High Street

experience it provides. While many town centres have been largely lost to multi trading, Enniskillen town Centre has been very successful in holding on to a large number of local family owned businesses. Some of these are third generation retailers who work hard to keep their family business thriving, current , modern and able to compete in spite of recession,

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Nuala Lilley • Nature's Choice • 30 East Bridge Street, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh • BT74 7BT Tel: 0044 (0)28 6632 8993 / Fax: 0044 (0)28 6633 0113

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MERCERS JEWELLERS ENNISKILLEN TEL: 0044 (0) 28-6632-2119 • 5 HIGH STREET, ENNISKILLEN, CO. FERMANAGH VISIT OUR NEW DIAMOND RING STUDIO AND VIEW OUR STUNNING ‘D’ COLOUR CERTIFIED DIAMOND RINGS EACH RING HANDMADE IN PLATINUM WITH PERFECTLY MATCHING BEAUTIFUL WEDDING RINGS ----- SINCE 1881 -----

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CHRISTMAS CAN BE HEALTHY By Nuala Lilley

AVENA SATIVA FOR CHRISTMAS STRESS The mere thought of starting to think about Christmas preparations is enough to stress many people out. The plant extract Avena Sativa acts as a strengthening tonic for the nervous system at times of extra stress and tension in our lives and is the perfect antidote for an overwrought mind in the days and weeks leading up to Christmas. Avena Sativa might just provide that all essential help that many need at this time of year. CO Q10 FOR CHRISTMAS ENERGY CO Q10 is a nutrient that plays a vital role in the production of energy within every cell of the body. It increases oxygenation of the brain and heart, aids circulation throughout the body, stimulates immunity and generally boosts energy. The run up to Christmas is a busy time for all of us and is enough to zap the energy from many. CO Q 10 may well provide that boost of “get up and go” whenever it appears to have “got up and gone! “ MILK THISTLE FOR THE CHRISTMAS HANGOVER Most of us who drink consume more alcohol over Christmas than at any other time of year. And increased alcohol can take its toll – especially on the poor liver! Milk thistle is well documented for its beneficial effect on the liver. This herb helps the liver to regenerate itself by stimulating the production of new liver cells. It is also a potent antioxidant which helps to protect the liver from the damage caused by toxins such as alcohol. (People on drug medication, which requires careful blood level monitoring, are best to avoid milk thistle. This includes

warfarin and other anticoagulant medication, epilepsy and anticonvulsive medication. Milk thistle is not recommended for long term use but should be taken instead in the short term over a couple of months.) FRANKINCENSE-A REALLY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS GIFT The Bible tells us that frankincense was one of the gifts brought by the three kings to the stable in Bethlehem and it plays an important role in many church ceremonies. The fragrance of frankincense has a great space cleansing effect and it induces on the mind a sense of deep calm. Burning this oil in your home will help create a very welcoming and calming atmosphere for both you and your Christmas guests. Nuala is a pharmacist registered with the pharmaceutical society of N. Ireland. She chooses to work within the field of Natural health and may be contacted at Natures Choice Health shop in Enniskillen.

John F. Sloan Famous for Footwear 048-6632 2363

SLOANS HAVE IT ALL!

YOU WANT THE LOOK

FOR THESE AND MUCH MORE STEP INTO SLOANS

SLOANS TOWN CENTRE ENNISKILLEN

SLOANS FAMOUS FOR FOOTWEAR

John J. Sloan & Sons Ltd

Probably The Best Shoe Shop in the North West

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Bridal Gowns Bridesmaids department Mother of the Bride outfits Prom/Debs dresses Accessories and Shoes Like us on Facebook for special offers and discounts

Relocating to town centre premises in Late December 19 Belmore Street, Enniskillen Range of Sale dresses available all year round. Open Mon to Sat 10am to 5pm with late night Thurs to 8pm. Appointments only needed for Bridal Dresses.

Craigville Garden Centre & Coffee Shop

Christmas Dinners available in our Coffee Shop during December

Coffee Shop Open to public, enjoy refreshments in our coffee cabin when you visit our extensive garden centre.

Landscaping and Maintenance Service Available - Free Quotations -Visit our Christmas Shop Full Range of Real Christmas Trees - Potted Trees - Full Range of Topiary Plants- New Range of Pots - All Sizes

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Craigville Garden Centre, Sligo Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

Tel: 048-66326004,Open 7 days a week, Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 1-6 Loads of Parking by the River - New Customers Welcome

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7 Portland Business Park, Tempo Road, Enniskillen • Tel: 048-66320058 • www.chantillylacebridal.co.uk

Beat the Winter Blues and Escape to Fermanagh for a well-deserved winter break

The Killyhevlin Hotel is without doubt Enniskillen’s finest four star hotel with spectacular views overlooking scenic Lough Erne and luxury Health Club to enjoy. Guests can go that one step further and revive their senses with a treatment at the Elemis Spa, a sanctuary of peace and tranquillity quite unlike any other. The Spa will take you on an individual journey so that you leave with spirits lifted and fully rejuvenated for all that Winter has to throw at you! The Killyhevlin Hotel’s ‘Winter Escape’ allows guests to enjoy two nights midweek bed and breakfast (Sun-Thurs) with a sumptuous 4-Course Dinner from only £79pps (subject to availability, excludes holiday periods, valid until 27/02/2014).

To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize, simply answer the following question and send your entries into us at: Killyhevlin Competition, Northwest Express, Office 3, Unit 7, NW Business Park, Collooney, Co. Sligo

Q: What town is the Killyhevlin Hotel located in? Closing Date for entries is January 4th 2014, T&C Apply, Winners name will be printed in the January Edition of Northwest Express

KILLYHEVLIN HOTEL • ENNISKILLEN • CO. FERMANAGH

Tel: +44 (0) 286632 3481 • Web: www.killyhevlin.com • Email: info@killyhevlin.com

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Bridal Gowns Bridesmaids department Mother of the Bride outfits Prom/Debs dresses Accessories and Shoes Like us on Facebook for special offers and discounts

Craigville Garden Centre & Coffee Shop

Christmas Dinners available in our Coffee Shop during December

Coffee Shop Open to public, enjoy refreshments in our coffee cabin when you visit our extensive garden centre.

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Craigville Garden Centre, Sligo Road, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

Tel: 048-66326004,Open 7 days a week, Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 1-6 Loads of Parking by the River - New Customers Welcome

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7 Portland Business Park, Tempo Road, Enniskillen • Tel: 048-66320058 • www.chantillylacebridal.co.uk

Beat the Winter Blues and Escape to Fermanagh for a well-deserved winter break

Q: What town is the Killyhevlin Hotel located in? Closing Date for entries is January 4th 2014, T&C Apply, Winners name will be printed in the January Edition of Northwest Express

KILLYHEVLIN HOTEL • ENNISKILLEN • CO. FERMANAGH

Tel: +44 (0) 286632 3481 • Web: www.killyhevlin.com • Email: info@killyhevlin.com

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Enniskillen the Island County Town of Fermanagh THE Watergate at Enniskillen CastleEnniskillen is the County Town of Fermanagh, located almost exactly in the Centre of the County on the natural island which separates the Upper and Lower sections of Lough Erne. Enniskillen is home to a population of approximately 11,500, by far the largest settlement in the County. The busy Main Street of Enniskillen with the Townhall at the top of the hillEnniskillen town centre is firmly built along the long,

narrow Main St, which actually changes name six times along its length! This gives Enniskillen a real sense of bustle and life as well as imbuing the shops with their own unique character. High Street Stores sit comfortably beside small independent traders, creating a special atmosphere for the place. One of the key images that a visitor to Enniskillen may take home with them is the proximity of the Lough to the town. Moorings just outside the town centre

certainly ease the pressure for parking spaces and add a continental feel to the town. As one would expect, Enniskillen is a retail centre for the County, and beyond, and a lively hub of activities, events and things to do throughout the year. For visitors to County Fermanagh and Enniskillen as well as local folk planning their free time, the following links should help you find out What's Happening in Enniskillen Fermanagh District Councils What's On/Events section has a comprehensive up-to-date list of all events, exhibitions, etc Bars & Clubs When the sun goes down, Enniskillen gets its second wind. Neighborhood bars and pubs are popular, of course, but whatever your inclination - sitting at the bar relaxing with a pint of the 'black stuff', savouring a glass of pinot noir, or enjoying an expresso - be sure to chat with whoever happens to be nearby ... you may make a new friend or a valuable business contact. Our guide includes the hottest Enniskillen Restaurants, Cafés, Clubs and Bars including the most popular cosy 'hole-in-the-wall' spots.

Fletcher Golf 9 Queen Street, Enniskillen, BT74 7JR • Tel: 0044-28-6622-8082 email: kcburns1@yahoo.co.uk • www.kb-music.co.uk

All types of musical instruments, Classical & Traditional Guitars by Tanglewood, Fender, etc

Custom Fitting Service

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Casio AP245 Special offer Now only €589

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Taylor Made Select Fit, Callaway, Opti-Fit, Titleist Fitting Works, Cobra Fitting Cart, Ping Fitting Cart, Mizuno Fitting Cart. Launch Moniter available in-store - fitting by appointment

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We are also a Powakaddy Stockist and Authorised Service Centre Wet Weather Gear by Galvin Green, Sunderland of Scotland and Proquip Footwear by Footjoy, Ecco, Nike, Stylo and Adidas Golf club repair and regripping service also available

Stockist of All Major Brands Unit 4, Portland Business Park, Tempo Roadm Enniskillen, BT74 6RH Tel from ROI: 048-66 320009 Mobile: 0044 7803 122 547

With DVD, Strap, Gig Bag & extra strings ONLY €105!

• 18 Different Tones • 2 Headphone Sockets • MIDI Connection • 88 Note Tri-Sensor Hammer action Keyboard

PIANOS BY YAMAHA, KAWAI, etc Gift Vouchers Available

Open Mon - Sat 9.30am - 6pm OPEN LATE THUR TILL 9PM DURING DECEMBER

Wishing all our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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SARAH JANES CAKES

Tempo Road Business Park, Enniskillen, BT74 6HR Telephone: 048足66327071 Email: sjsdiner@btconnect.com | www.sarahjanescakes.com

WHY NOT SPOIL YOUR FAMILY THIS CHRISTMAS WITH A TREAT FROM SARAH JANES... Selected Samples available from now un"l Christmas

HOME-MADE HAMPERS TO SUIT ALL BUDGETS Tasty & Unusual gi#s to choose from Now taking orders for Christmas Cakes Winner of Ge$ng Married In Northern Ireland Reader Awards 足 2 Years Running

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Enniskillen

TAKE a walk around the 16 Studios, Galleries, Shops and Coffee Shop of the Buttermarket Courtyard, one of Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier craft centres, located in the heart of Enniskillen. Here you can purchase some of the best art and craft products, all of which have been made in Fermanagh. The early 19th century dairy market buildings have been beautifully restored, and house such diverse crafts as pottery, fly-tying, ceramics, handmade jewellery, textiles, picture framing and original art. Soak up the relaxed atmosphere of the Buttermarket, where you can enjoy a unique shopping experience, full of exclusive products, which can only be found in the Studios, Galleries and Shops around the Buttermarket Courtyard. Treat yourself to some homemade Fayre at Rebecca's Coffee Shop and browse through the treasure house of gifts in Boston Quay.

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RAMSEY PICTURE FRAMING

Quality & Service No. 7 Buttermarket Tel 028-66324721 ROI 048-66324721

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Art & Craft Store No.7 Buttermarket

Student Discount - Gift Vouchers

ART SUPPLIES Tel 028-66324721 ROI 048-66324721

Angela Kelly Jewellery Handcrafted unique jewellery made using Irish Stone, Gemstones, Fossils and Precious Metals.

Specialising in creating individual and innovative pieces versatile enough to wear on any occasion. One off pieces are a speciality! Exciting Gift Ideas for Christmas Also stocking a wide range of Fossils and Gemstones

Order online at www.angelakellyjewellery.com No. 18, The Buttermarket, Enniskillen BT74 7DU â&#x20AC;˘ Tel: 048-66328741 Email: info@angelakellyjewellery.com

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TIMONEY TILES

TILES • BATHROOMS • WOODEN FLOORS • STOVES & FIREPLACES

Suppliers of High Quality Bathrooms We are one of the leading suppliers of luxury bathrooms in Fermanagh with comprehensive ranges that include Heritage, Villeroy and Boch, Twyford, Image Merlyn, Mira. Our 10,000ft square showroom features the very latest bathrooms in fully tiled settings. We have over 50 beautiful displays which represent the very best bathroom brands, in real-life sized rooms, to show off the amazing products we offer. We have working whirlpool baths for you to see, as well as a dedicated area for showers and shower enclosures, including bespoke.

Stoves and Fireplaces On display in-store is a fantastic range of solid, semi-solid, engineered and laminate floors offered in an array of finishes at a price to suit all budgets and tastes. Also in-store is our stove village comprising our ranges of wood and multi-fuel stoves and fireplaces. Stoves are offered from leading manufacturers to include Mulberry, Pevex, Gallery, to name just a few.

62 Mill Street, Enniskillen, Co.Fermanagh, BT74 4EJ Tel: 0044 (0) 2866-381053

www.timoneytilesandbathrooms.co.uk

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ts not everyday that you arrive at a farm decorated with thousands of twinkling lights, meet Santa & his deer Dancer & Prancer or see a crib with a live cow & donkey, except of course when you visit Ireland’s Lapland at Glendeer Pet Farm. Glendeer Pet Farm, which is located just outside Athlone off the M6 (Tuam/Monksland Exit 13, follow Drum signs) has all facilities undercover. Ireland’s Lapland has something for everyone, young & old alike. The children get their little bag of food to feed the animals as they make their way over to see Santa, have a chat with him & receive a gift & adults can treat themselves to fresh coffee/cappucino & homemade snacks in the warm surroundings of the cosy coffee shop. There is plenty to entertain the kids with the INDOOR Skywalk play area with lots of slides & bridges so Glendeer is perfect even on those wet or snowy days, just remember to wrap up warm! Don’t forget to bring along a camera so you can take plenty of memorable pictures of your lapland experience. This year Santa arrives by sleigh on Sat 30th Nov at 5pm & will be at the farm every evening until the 23rd Dec. Special rates for groups of 20 & over, catered for by appointment during the day. Admission: Adults € 8, Children € 16 (includes visit to Santa & gift) Opening times for Ireland’s Lapland : Mon

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study the steadfast fishermen jostle with the tumbling River Corrib below. The Corrib river meets the crystal waters of the Atlantic Ocean at the Spanish Arch, where small fishing boats and wild birds provide an idyllic backdrop to the famous shimmering sunsets over Galway Bay.

alway City is a thriving, bohemian, cultural city. Along with being a popular seaside destination with beautiful beaches and long winding promenade, it also has a buzzing cosmopolitan city centre. The city is a joy to explore with its labyrinthine cobbled streets, colourful shop facades and busy café/ bar culture. The city is also well known for its many festivals throughout the year with huge crowds gathering for the annual Galway Arts Festival, Races and numerous other events. Old Ireland is present too with turf fires and traditional music featuring in many pubs to compliment your enjoyment of a well earned pint of Guinness. Take an evening stroll along the promenade and watch the sunset over Galway Bay or watch the

salmon fishermen in the River Corrib from the perfect vantage point of the Salmon Weir Bridge Whether its drama, traditional music, late night clubs or simply soaking up the vibe on the bustling city streets, you’ll find plenty to do at night in Galway. The Town Hall Theatre is the best option for seeing a visiting production company’s latest dramatic performance. There are many nightclubs dotted around Eyre Square. Alternatively walk down Shop street to Latin Quarter near Quay Street and you’ll find plenty of old world bars where you can sit by a turf fire and join in the craic. A welcome escape... Time passes easily when you stop by the Salmon Weir Bridge and

The Market Galway's famous bustling market has been trading in Church lane by St. Nicholas' Church in the centre of the city for literally centuries. You will find hundreds of stalls selling fresh produce and locally produced crafts. There's a great variety of food available, Madras curry, Yummy Crepes, Japanese Sushi, and mouth-watering handmade cookies among many others ... or you can buy the ingredients for a delicious gourmet picnic. Many people come to the market to chat as well as to shop and it's a good place to meet local artisans and hear local issues discussed. The market is open Saturdays and Bank Holidays from 8am to 6pm and Sundays 12 noon to 6pm. The Christmas Market runs every day from 9am to 6pm between the 14 & 24 December with lots of homemade Christmas foodstuffs and a lovely atmosphere with all the decorated stalls lit with

mainly battery powered lights and candles. Spanish Arch & Medieval Walls Framing the river east of Wolfe Tone Bridge, the Spanish Arch is thought to be an extension of Galway's medieval walls. The arch appears to have been designed as a passageway through which ships entered the city to unload goods, such as wine and brandy from Spain. Today it reverberates to the beat of bongo drums, and the lawns and riverside form a gathering place for locals and visitors on any sunny day. Many watch kayakers manoeuvre over the minor rapids of the River Corrib. Although a 1651 drawing of Galway clearly shows its extensive fortifications, depredation by Cromwell and William of Orange and subsequent centuries of neglect saw the walls almost completely… Eyre Square In the Galway city centre, there is a square public park. The plot was officially presented to the city in 1710 by Mayor Edward Eyre, from whom the park originally took its name. In 1965, the square was officially renamed "John F. Kennedy Memorial Park". There is a memorial to President

John F. Kennedy on the spot where he addressed the people of Galway on 29 June 1963 shortly before his assassination in Dallas, Texas on 22 November 1963. Despite the official name change, the park is still mostly referred to as Eyre Square. It is difficult to overestimate the importance of the visit to Galway by President Kennedy. In part, the significance is due to the strong connection between Ireland and the United States as a result of the large number of emigrants. As the first US President of Irish Catholic descent, President Kennedy was a great source of pride for the people of the Republic of Ireland.

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he Pillo Hotel & Spa Galway boasts 4 star luxury accommodation and is within walking distance of Galway city centre and its Christmas markets. It is the perfect location from where to base your stay this Christmas season when visiting this exciting city and the hotel is located at Headford Point, Headford Road. Its accommodation is large with well-appointed guest rooms offering plush bedding for your comfort, a work desk, ergonomic chair and WIFI. Are you looking for somewhere to unwind this Christmas, why not enjoy a three night stay at the Pillo Hotel? This stay includes 3 nights bed & breakfast dinner on two evenings. Revel in the festive cheer and atmosphere as you gather in reception for some mulled

wine & mince pies on arrival on Christmas Eve. Christmas Day will see Santa making his house calls. In the afternoon you can indulge in your Christmas lunch and festive Buffet on Christmas night. Enjoy this stay for €299 per person. Indulge yourself in our relaxing Spa. Choose from an exclusive range of spa treatments or simply take some time out to unwind in our thermal suite. Eating out in Galway? Sample our international cuisine or our wholesome breakfast buffet at the Olive Tree Bistro and visit the Point Bar for cocktails or a relaxing drink. Don’t forget about our secure Free underground parking. For further information on the Pillo Hotel visit wwwpillohotelgalway.com or contact them directly on 091 513220.

Galway Christmas Shopping Break at the Clayton Hotel

he contemporary and chic Four Star Clayton Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the vibrant city of Galway, whilst enjoying the Galway Continental Christmas Market and a host of local activities that the West of Ireland has to offer. Located only three hours driving distance from Belfast, Galway has never been closer for a midweek or weekend getaway. With 195 luxurious and spacious bed¬rooms to choose from including double, twin, inter-connecting family rooms, executive suites and even a Presidential Suite the Clayton offers something for everyone. Residents can also enjoy com¬plimentary access to their Leisure Centre with a 20m Swimming Pool, Sauna, Steam Room and Fitness Suite in addition to the added bonus of free underground parking. The ethos at the Clayton Hotel is ‘creating memo¬ries in quality surroundings’. The City of the Tribes, Galway City is also often referred to as the Culture Capital of Ireland. It is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals, celebrations and events. This winter is no exception, as Galway City will turn into a Winter Wonderland once again when it hosts the annual Galway Continental Christmas Market which promises to be the highlight of the Christmas Season for the West of Ireland. Visitors staying at the Clayton Hotel can enjoy the Galway Continental Christmas Market from the 22nd November – 22nd

December. This years Christmas Market promises to be the jam packed with entertainment including early entertainment from Galway’s top live bands performers, carol singing storytelling and numerous other events. With lots of traders to choose from you will be sure to find the perfect gift for all of your family and friends from festive treats to artisan food products. A visit to Galway this festive season is a must and the Clayton Hotel have just the package! They are offering you a stress free affordable shopping break with their ‘Galway Continental Christmas Market Special’. This offer includes 1 night B&B for two people, a hot chocolate each including one €10 taxi vouchers to take you in and out of the city centre – all from only €80 in total. For further details on the Clayton Hotel or to enquire about any of our packages please call 00353 (0)91 721900, log onto www.clayton.ie or visit their Facebook Page www.facebook.com/claytonhotel.

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The Perfect Present

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he Christmas Shop at Ardcarne Plantsplus Garden Centre is a wonderland of all the latest styles of Christmas decorations and lights, arranged in gorgeous themed displays to provide lots of inspiration for your home this Christmas. A visit is a must to find presents for family, friends and perhaps even yourself! Plants for all Occasions Plants must be the ultimate Christmas gift, often bringing pleasure for years afterwards and a happy reminder of a special friend or family member. You’ll find many stylish indoor plants at Ardcarne Plantsplus Garden Centre including sumptuous orchids that would bring a touch of glamour to anybody’s windowsill or table this Christmas. And they flower for months! Hardy camellias are always treasured gifts and their sumptuous roselike flowers are guaranteed to bring some cheer in the depths of winter. For grow your own enthusiasts you’ll find a fantastic selection of Heritage Irish Apple Trees, guaranteed to bring years of pleasure and tasty crops. Making an Entrance Why not bring a warm welcoming glow to a friend’s door this Christmas with a planted pot, brimming over with seasonal colour. Planted containers can also be made to order, to suit any budget, choosing from the many styles of pots and fabulous plants. This way you can create your own perfect winter container. Small and Beautiful You’ll find a huge range of ideas for

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Melanie Sykes Cautioned Over Husband Assault

Rapper Watsky Sorry For 'Stupid' Gig Rig Jump

rapper who jumped from a lighting rig and injured two people has apologised for his "stupid and wildly irresponsible" stunt. George Watsky climbed a rope ladder before leaping into the crowd at Alexandra Palace in north London during a performance at the Vans Warped Tour. The 30ft fall broke a girl's arm and left another fan in hospital, although Watsky himself escaped with only "nicks, bruises and the shame of endangering the crowd". In a lengthy apology posted to his Facebook page, the musician said: "The jump was not awesome, it was not badass and it was not ballsy. "It turned what should have been a great day for the people who got hurt into a nightmare. "It was stupid and wildly irresponsible, plain and simple." Video of Watsky's jump has already been viewed more than 180,000 times on YouTube. The stunt was described as "pretty idiotic", "dumb" and "definitely stupid" by some users,

although many of his 200,000 fans on Facebook expressed their support for the star following his apology. Conceding that it was "extremely lucky" no one was more seriously injured, Watsky wrote: "Putting your own body on the line is one thing, but putting other people in harm's way is inexcusable." He said he would not be cancelling any of his forthcoming tour dates but insisted he "will not be jumping off anything". "I am deeply sorry and I promise to learn from this mistake," he added. Watsky said he spent six hours waiting at the hospital while the injured man was seen by doctors and planned to return to the ward to apologise to him. The artist, who is originally from San Francisco but now lives in Los Angeles, describes himself as a "versatile lyricist who switches between silly and serious, technically complex and simply heartfelt". His self-titled hip hop track Watsky reached number seven on a specialist iTunes chart in 2010.

OJ Simpson Denied New Las Vegas Trial

J Simpson faces at least four more years in prison after a judge rejected his bid for a new trial in his Las Vegas armed robbery and kidnapping conviction. Simpson claimed his lawyers in the original trial were incompetent and botched his defence. "All grounds in the petition lack merit and, consequently, are denied," Clark County District Judge Linda Marie Bell said in her ruling. The former football star plans

to appeal the ruling to the Nevada Supreme Court. "We're confident that when we get to the right court we'll get relief because he deserves relief, because he didn't get a fair trial," Simpson's lawyer Patricia Palm said. Simpson was found guilty of kidnapping, armed robbery and other charges in what he said was an attempt to retrieve memorabilia and personal items from two sports collectibles dealers in a casino hotel room. He was sentenced to nine to 33 years

in Nevada state prison. A board granted parole on some convictions in July, but the 66year-old must serve at least four more years locked up. He is imprisoned at Lovelock Correctional Center. Simpson was acquitted in 1995 in the stabbing deaths of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman. The Los Angeles case was dubbed the "trial of the century".Years later, a jury in Miami acquitted him of all charges in a Florida road rage case.

elevision presenter Melanie Sykes has been arrested and cautioned over an assault on her husband. The 43-year-old mother of two spent a night in

custody before admitting to the offence and accepting a caution. She and Jack Cockings, 27, who met on Twitter, were married in May. A Scotland Yard spokesman said officers were called on Tuesday night to a residential property in Hampstead after reports of an assault. A spokesman for Sykes would not comment. Mr Cockings did not need hospital treatment. Sykes, who first found fame in an advert for Boddingtons beer, met Mr Cockings online where he tweets as @bespokespartan after he asked her out on a date. His Twitter page now appears to have been deactivated. In an interview earlier this year, Sykes said: "'There are people who will always be cynical about my relationship with Jack because of how we got together. "But he makes me happier than I've ever been and if I'm happy, my boys are happy, it's a big circle - and that's all that matters." Sykes has appeared on shows including Let's Do Lunch with Gino and Mel, The Big Breakfast and Today with Des and Mel. She also had a stint on BBC Radio 2 with Alan Carr. She has two children from her marriage to Italian actor Daniel Caltagirone, which ended in 2009.

Now Compilation Albums Celebrate 30 Years

conic compilation album Now is marking 30 years since it first pulled together the day's biggest pop hits. Now That’s What I Call Music 1 hit shops on November 28, 1983 and featured 30 hit singles from that year on double vinyl and cassette. It featured artists such as Phil Collins, Culture Club, Duran Duran, UB40, Men at Work, and Kajagoogoo. Katy Perry song Roar is the first track on Now 86, which was released last week. Record producer Pete Waterman told Sky News: "All my artists appeared on the Now albums. Every one of them. "The Now albums for us as an independent record company were a fantastic extra source of income. "When your record had stopped selling, you would put them on the Now album and they would give you another 25-30% income. "But there was a lot of politics involved. You basically had to be in the top five to get on the album but it became a fabulous bartering tool. "They wanted your big artists so we would say 'well you can have that one but only if you also take this one', so it was a good tool for getting new artists, who might have only been in the top 20, another broader field." The music industry might have changed

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Foal prices up 42pc, but still losing money

alling foal numbers and the introduction of elite sales specifically targeting show-jumping buyers resulted in a 42pc increase in the average auction price of foals in 2013, new research has shown. The average price of foals sold at auction in Cavan and Goresbridge this year was €1,577/hd, according to Teagasc equine specialist Declan McArdle. But when the results of elite foal sales such as the Irish Breeders Classic sale and the Cavan Elite Foal sale were included, the average sale price increased to €2,242/hd, a hike of 42pc, delegates at the Teagasc National Equine Conference in Tullamore were told. The average price of a foal sold in the

elite sales was €5,239, more than three times the average of the foal sold in the non-elite sales. Mr McArdle said the introduction of elite sales had brought breeders and buyers together and was a successful template that should be followed in future years. Falling foal numbers were also a factor in the upturn in foal sales for 2013, he added. Sport horse foal numbers fell to just over 5,000 in 2013 -- just half of the 10,424 sport horse foals registered in 2008 -- as breeders ratchet back on foal production. Despite the increase in foal prices, the vast majority of foals sold at auction are not capable of returning any profit.

The cash costs of producing a foal to weaning stage amount to €1,651/hd, according to Teagasc research. This means the average foal selling for €1,577/hd at normal sales actually costs his breeder €74. But the picture is bleaker than that, because the €1,651/hd does not include the cost of labour, land or stud fee for the foal. Mr McArdle told the conference that, assuming an average stud fee of €1,200, only the top 20pc of foals sold in Ireland this year would have yielded any return for their breeders. Teagasc , Horse Sport Ireland and the RDS are drafting a strategic plan for the sport horse sector in Ireland, which is due to be published in 2014.

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Michael O’ Connell Tractors Sales And Service Caraun, Claregalway, Co. Galway

SPECIALISING IN SPARE PARTS FOR ALL MAKES OF TRACTORS Large Stock Of All Makes Of Tractors For Sale Specialising In Deutz, Same,Lamborghini And Hurlimann Tractor Parts And Repair

Service And Repair To All Makes Of Tractors Carried Out. Collection And Delivery Service Available

Contact Numbers: 086 252 9314 • 091 799 116

Deutz-Fahr drives into high-power zone with top-end

ffering operator comfort, fuel efficiency and low operating costs, these tractors will be of interest to top-end contractors and benefit from a style which has been developed and refined in collaboration with another Italian firm, Giugiaro Design. Deutz-Fahr are pitching the new models as being able to provide as strong performances when working with big, power-sapping ploughs or deep subsoilers as they do when powering high capacity cultivator drills. Power is provided by Deutz's TCD 7.8 litre twin turbo six cylinder engines that are compliant with Tier 4 final emission regulations and employ four valves per cylinder. These engines are

turbocharged and intercooled and use an integrated electronic control for their common rail injection system. A large fuel tank capacity means uninterrupted days can be spent in the field, while a new electronically controlled cooling system ensures that maximum efficiency and low fuel consumption is achieved. PRECISION Fast reactions with safety and precision are the characteristics of the new Terramatic continuously variable transmission. Also helping to reduce fuel consumption is a PTO package which offers three speeds of 540E/1000/1000E. Conditions on the road and

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in the field change continuously, but Deutz-Fahr claims the Nine series has got the driving dynamics to cope, thanks to its front axle suspension system. For stopping the tractor there is the power brake braking system which requires only a small input to bring the tractor safely to a halt. The brake department also includes an electronic parking brake, while disc brakes on the front axle in the 60kph version make an important contribution to braking performance. The hydraulic system employs a 210l/min loadsensing pump operating at 200 bar and up to seven

auxiliary distributors, of which four provide a maximum flow of 150l/min and three with a flow of up to 100l/min. A 90l hydraulic system oil tank is independent of the transmission oil reservoir and as a result, prevents dust or grime entering via the auxiliary distributors. Maximum lifting capacity at the ball end of the quick fit rear arms is rated at 12,000kg. A newly designed cab further enhances the Nine series tractors with a single piece windshield providing good all-round visibility. Additional options include a 12" touchscreen monitor and a GPS navigation system.

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Full range of Kubota lawncare, tractors and utility vehicles in stock. Kubota tractors from 14130hp.M6040 & LA1153 loader, M8540, M9540, M108S & LA1403 loader and M130X and LA2253 in stock. New Kubota GR1600 lawnmower New Kubota GR2120 New Kubota G23 high tip mower in stock with 48” shaft driven deck SH Kubota STV 32 with 60” deck. Very clean machine 10 Kubota M130X 09 Kubota M9540 07 Kubota M125X 07 Hurlimann XT110

06 Kubota ME9000 with Quicke Q720 loader 04 Zetor 6340 03 Renault Temis 610 & Stoll loader 03 Reanult Temis 630 93 Deutz DX6.06 92 MF390 with MF80 loader Selection of 35s, 135s Complete range of tractor and ATV attachments in stock from Nugent, Malone, Quad X, Belmac, Woods, Einbock, Wydale, Quicke, McHale etc. The West’s largest stock of machinery SH Kubota GR1600 choice of 2 SH Kubota G21LD SH Westwood lawnmower

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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.

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naturalhealth Improve Your Hearing

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.

with very little acoustic bounce off and furniture. If you can do this in an open-air environment so much the better, but you'll look a bit funny to any passer-by so you might want to find a private spot. Now, the drill is simple. Starting at a regular distance get your partner to sound off small two or threesecond bursts around you. Then just point where the noise came from. Limit your choices initially to the eight compass points (including northeast etc). Later on, vary the drill by having your partner alter the distance at which he sounds off. You should not only name directions, but the approximate distance away from where the noise was made. Noise Filtering Exercise This drill is for filtering sound and it's simple to do also. Tune in to a station that plays a moderately fast music. It shouldn’t be too loud. Then, talk to a friend. Do not raise your voice and carry on a conversation without leaning in to hear-better. Then after a few minutes, add a second radio playing a different music. Then later throw in a third... you get the picture. This helps you filter out any extraneous noise and improves your ear's ability to pick out only the sounds you want to hear.

EARING is the ability to perceive sound by detecting vibrations through an organ such as the ear. It is one of the traditional five senses. The inability to hear is called deafness. Most people are prone to loss-of-hearing or getting bad hearing as they get older. Hearing cannot be restored with medicines. In such case, you will need hearing aids to compensate for your lack of hearing. This article will talk about the things you can do to improve your hearing now, while it's still fully functional.

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Here are five assorted tips and drills you can do to make sure you maintain your hearing ability.

medications to treat any mild problems you may have with hearing before these worsen.

Maintenance is Important Avoid loud noises, as these can damage your eardrums. Listening to loud music or with plug-in headphones as opposed to the foam or rubber types that just nestle on your ears is a quick way to lose hearing. Being subjected to incredibly loud, shrill, and irritating noises every day such as power tools in your workplace or roadworks are detrimental to your hearing. Avoid them at all cost. Regular EENT (eyes, ears, nose & throat) Check-ups Add visiting an EENT doctor to your list of bi-annual check-ups alongside your usual ones, like visits to the dentist and general medical check-ups. This helps maintain all your senses, not just hearing. EENTs can give you preventive

Vitamins and Medication There are four vitamins and medications that have been tested and proven to help in the maintenance of hearing. These haven't been noted to significantly enhance a person's hearing acuity, but they have been known to prevent the deterioration of hearing ability. These four vitamins, with corresponding dosages, are the following: Acetyl-Carnitine (150mg a day), Alpa-Lipoic acid (150 mg a day), Glutathione (50 mg a day), and Coenzyme Q10 (60 mg a day). Sound Source Location Exercise Here is the first drill for sharpening your hearing. This helps your ear's directional sense and requires a partner. Get some small noisemaker like a horn or even a small radio speaker. Go to a large room

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Far Finisklin Road, Sligo "pride in our work"

Mob: 086-605-8838

AT LAST A PERMANENT PROVEN SOLUTION TO FLAT ROOF PROBLEMS

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

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

TELEPHONE: 094-9388208 MOBILE: 087-2503184

• Heat Resistant Tempered glass • Hygenic & Easy to clean • Painted Colour of your choice • Easily fitted over existing tiles

Tel: 071-91 61924

www.classagu#ering.co.uk

MACE MIDDLE, CLAREMORRIS.

Brighten up your home

sales@sligoglass.com • www.sligoglass.com

Email: mike@pmlwindows.com

MAKERS, SUPPLIERS & FITTERS

• 1st and 2nd Fix • Kitchens • Flooring • Roofing • Decking • Wardrobes • A!c Conversions For all your carpentry needs at keen rates

Glenview Decorative Stone TM

SILICA SAND FOR SAND POLISHING FILTERS Manufacturers and Suppliers of:

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.

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

Filtration Silica Sands:

Also providing: uPVC gu#ering, fascias and soﬃts, Seamless aluminium gu#ering, Cast iron / cast aluminium gu#ering, uPVC wall and ceiling panelling, Roof repairs and maintenance to flat and pitched roofs and Sandblas%ng

Tel: 04889541493 Mob: 0044 (0)7904019484

Email: info@classagu#ering.co.uk Ummer, Tempo, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh

To EPA Specification for Sand Polishing Filters SEWAGE TREATMENT AND WATER FILERTATION CE Accredited Children's Playsand Dried Silica Sands • Flood Defence & De-icing Salt All grades of lime free crushed stone available including lime free drainage chippings, 804, crusher run, etc., Available at all Hardware, DIY Garden Centres and Paving outlets. For further information on your nearest stockists please contact us: 071 – 9646017 or by e-mail at enquiries@glenviewworld.com Glenview TM is a product of Hillstreet Quarries Ltd.

Aluminium Soffit & Fascia Covering Mayo & West Sligo

Tel 096-45423 or 087-2858333

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Glass Ltd Septic Tank Emptying Gilroy Hazelwood Rd, Sligo & Desludging We also fit Tanks, Percolation Areas, Polishing filters, Pumps etc

Waste Permit Holder Frank Gallagher Construction

Tel: 087-2311754 LG GLASS

& GLAZING

Westport Road, Castlebar

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

info@timoneywindows.net www.timoneywindowsandconservatories.com

• Manufacturers of double glazed units to trade and retail

• Replace your existing double glazed units with energy efficient units •Complete glazing service • Stockists of all types of glass • Glass cut while you wait

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

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

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS FREEFONE: 1800 200 510

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

Your Advert Here!

NATIONWIDE SERVICE

Oil Kits Supplied and Fitted, Stoves and Ranges Fitted

Declan 087-9974893

Stonemason

CHIMNEY FIRE

All types of Stonework carried out to a high standard

National Guild Of Master Craftsmen

Fireplaces & Feature Walls

Thermal Imaging Smoke Testing Draught Testing Problem Solving CCTV Chimney Inspections

External Walls & Pillars All Work Is Fully Guarnteed • Call on 086 341 4213 A new quick and easy fibreglass roofing solution for flat Roofs and Balconies A weatherproof system that outperforms asphalt, bitumen, felt and rubber in strength, durability and length of service. - Extreme Weather Resistance - Fire Resistant - Seamless - Safe & Simple Installation - No Heat Sources Required - Odd Shapes moulded on-site - Ready to walk on in 20 mins - 20 Year warranty - Eco-friendly - No maintenance - Easiest, quickest, toughest roofing material available on the market Call today for more information on this remarkable new product, suitable for all types of roofing structures and walk on balconies. professionally fitted by Clarke Roofing licensed installation contractors.

Clarke Roofing & Suspended Ceilings 33 Ferney View, Ballinamallard, Co. Fermamagh T: 048-66388663 - Mob: 0044 7714232794 www.clarkeroofing.co.uk

RELINE • REBUILD • REPAIR

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

Covering County Mayo, Sligo & Roscommon

Tel: 087-2387338

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

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

CALL PAT: 087 250 0636 091 789 836 CALL GABRIEL: 087 226 6236 093 287 75 info.damchimney@gmail.com

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

Damaged Chimney Repair Contractors

NO - MESS - NO - FUSS

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

E-mail: cashelchimneyrepairsltd@gmail.com

0911

CHIMNEY CLEANING

Services second to none

• Competitive rates • Group discounts • Brush and Vac • Pensioner discounts •Oil Burners cleaned and serviced • Fireplaces and stoves fitted So call the one and only number for your home

086-8687306 NO ONE COMPARES TO OUR FIRM

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

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

• Red Fungus Treated & Cleaned

• Moss Removed From: Roofs and Tarmac Driveways • Soffits & Windows Cleaned • Spray Painting • Garden Maintenance

Your Advert Here!

C2 Registered & Fully Insured Contact: 071-9171576 087-2224844 Email: mckenna30@eircom.net www.pjcleaningservices.net

Your Advert Here!

POWER WASHING

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

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

WHEELIE BIN SERVICE SKIP HIRE (All Sizes)

MULTIPURPOSE GARDEN SHEDS & GARAGES

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

SPECIAL OFFERS

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

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

Sheds Workshops Farm Buildings

We offer the best quality steel buildings at unbeatable prices 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 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

ULTIMATE

096-32500 www.loftusrecycling.com

INSULATION PRODUCTS

Insulation Services

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

Termon Road, Boyle, Co. Roscommon Alan: 086-8037462 Kevin: 086-3108703 Email: alansimon1@hotmail.com • Approved Installers of Korefill injected bonded bead cavity wall insulation, suitable for New Buildings and exisitng homes. • We can save you up to 60% on your heating costs a year. • Specialists in cavity wall, attic and dormer insulations & stud partions

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PLUMBING AND HEATING

Brick RIGHT PRICE FIREPLACES & STOVES Fireplace

Construction

€200 SCRAPPAGE

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

Drumany Beirne, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim

SCHEME

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

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

Specialising in Brick Fireplaces and Decorative Brickwork.

OUR PRICES WILL NOT BE BEATEN! Eﬀrinagh Village, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim Tel: 071-9623345 / 086-6073181

We Can Build all types of Arches, Bullseyes, Herringbones, etc Visit our website @ www.brickfireplaces.ie Email: info@brickfireplaces.ie Phone: 087-9390504 0510

PLUMBING AND HEATING

GERARD The Biggest & Best Value Fireplace Showrooms in Ireland

Save €€€s by calling to us Fireplaces • Stoves • Gas • Oil• Solid Fuel • Electric • Granite Worktop Specialists Sligo Road, Enniskillen. Phone: 048 66 326 327

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

• • • • • •

New shop opening in Liosban Estate, Tuam Road, Galway City.

Granite hearths Room Heaters, Insert Stoves Boiler Stoves, Fitting Service Solid Fuel, Timber Logs New Age Stone Surrounds We have added Hunter, Charnwood Nestor Martin, Invictia, Stovax Full Call Out Service Full Plumbing & Heating Service

Kiltimagh, Co.Mayo

(Stove Body)

Tel: 091 771 716 • 087 7833 545 www.stovemangalwayltd.com stoveman@ymail.com • look us up on facebook

TERRYS STOVES www.terrysstoves.com

• Free Survey available • Solid Fuel Stoves • Gas Fires

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

Full Plumbing & Heating Services Available National Guild Of Master Craftsmen

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

SCRAP METAL

PETS AND ACCESSORIES

RADIO FENCE

THERE IS ONLY ONE RADIO FENCE NOTHING ELSE COMPARES

FENCE YOUR DOG • Takes the worry out of owning a dog • Keep your dog SAFE and HAPPY • Money back Guarantee • Simple to install

The most effective way to fence your dog We also stock Bark Controls and Sport Dog Trainers

Your Advert Here!

086 731 2801

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

people with energy

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

Buy Once! Buy Right!

Phone: 087‐2066910 or 071‐9197925

C OAL D ELIVERIES

40kg Polish Coal..............€15.50 40kg Doubles..................€12.50 40kg Singles....................€11.50 40kg Rough Slack...............€8.50 40kg Smokeless Fuel.........€16.50 Briquettes...€4.00 each Paper Briquettes...60c

Call 087-2972586

Tel: 071-9143183

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Contact our Friendly Sales team on 071-9154538 for details of our excellent advertising deals For a FREE BROCHURE Ring Mon - Sat 1850 70 60 50 Email: info@petsafe.ie • www.petsafe.ie

SCRAP METALS

WANTED Mohill Road, Carrigallen • WFPLM1000102

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

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WATER TREATMENT AND SEWAGE SYSTEMS

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

• Septic Tank Cleaning

Bonniconlon Road, Ballina Sep!c Tank Upgrading

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

email: wimsey@eircom.net

Contact Damien: 087 297 4842 or 071 916 8086

M.D.S

24 Hr Emergency Service 365 Days

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

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

For fast efficient service call your local engineer on:

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

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

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

Dating Classifieds SLIGO GENT Seeks female 18-45 years for fun, home owner, Tel: 087-6773979 MAYO MAN, 55 Would like to meet lady of same age group for loving relationship, reliable and honest, likes C/W music, outdoors, gardening, etc. Loves animals and nature. Tel: 087-6707798 MAYO MAN, 53 Single, attractive, sincere, seeks l=kind lady same age for relationship. Tel: 0870555374 WIDOWER, 65 seeks lady for friendship, companionship and maybe romance, N/S, S/D. Enjoys nature, seaside, cinema, food, coversation, line dancing and travel. Replies to Box number 1025 at the usual address

WIDOWER OVER 60 Would like to meet lady in similar position for friendship and maybe a little romance. Enjoys nights out, cinema and all sports. Replies to Box 1024 at the usual address. MALE 40 SEEKS Female. I am single, fit outdoors guy. Call or text 0876467174 MALE EARLY 40’S Seeking female for friendship . Call or text: 0872781436 SEEKING LADY 18-40 FOR NSA Fun and frolics or real relationship. Home owner and car owner, can travel or accomodate for o/nigh and weekends of fun. Call: 087-6773979

EAST MAYO MALE Wants to meet others males for friendship. Own Place. Call: 086-2550981 OUTGOING SLIGO LADY (61) Likes dancing, swimming, hillwalking, travel, reading, S/D, N/S, interested in meeting honest caring male, similar age and interests for friendship maybe leading to a relationship. Replies to box number 1016 at the usual address. GENT (NORTH MAYO) Enjoys swimming, keep fit, walks, conversation, eating in and out, loking for a honest and caring aldy 50-65 ish as a friend and companion. Replies to Box number 1028 at the usual adress.

FREE DATING CLASSIFIED *

RETIRED LADY Looking for friendship, social outings, likes TV, Cinema, Music andTheatre. Would like yo meet Gent with similat interestes. Replies in a Stamped Evnvelope to box number 998 at the usual address. YOUNG GENTLEMAN 51 years, kind, gentle and sincere. Loving Person, appearance very slim and good looking. Looking for kind and nice lady for lots of love, romance. Non Irish also welcome. LEading to relationship. Replies to box number 1015 at the usual address. MAYO MAN Would like to meet a nice lady any age, so I can put a lovely smile on your face, discreet and nice time. Would you like? Tel: 087-6372540

FIRST CLASS DATING All applicants individually interviewed and matched by me. Irish owned and operated. Call Jane 087-3345116

ROSCOMMON LADY Early 60's, W.T.M. Widower 60 -65. N.S. for friendship, leading to a relationship. Replies to box number 968 at the usual address.

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