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IDESPREAD shock has been expressed by groups across the North West, including the N4 Action Group, at the NRA's decision to suspend plans to upgrade the N4 stretch of road between Collooney and Castlebaldwin in Co Sligo. It is also, perhaps, indicative of the political clout that remains in the region in the light of this development. In a letter to Sligo County Council this week the NRA stated there were insufficient funds to allow publication of the documents being prepared by the Council towards work on the road. They would review the situation in three years time. Angry local residents living alongside the stretch of road who have been campaigning for years, to the extent they have placed 29 white crosses along it, in memory of all those killed there, must be wondering who really cares for the safety of people travelling on the most treacherous part of this national primary road. Local TDs and senators have been severely criticized for their lack of effort on the matter. Very few of the local people share the optimism of Minister John Perry who stated after meeting with the Chief Executive of the NRA, Fred Barry, that he was hopeful the project would be activated again once funding became available. Fine Gael Cllr Gerard Mullaney said he is disappointed by the news but says it’s important people do not lose hope in the project. Continued on Page 2

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Bullied boy’s parents unhappy with trial outcome

Gemma and Brian Langan THE parents of a Mayo boy who was subjected to ten months of abuse and harassment by Brian Flynn, have stated their dissatisfaction with the outcome of the trial. Flynn was given a suspended six-month prison sentence, a €600 fine and ordered to stay away from Harry by Judge Mary Devins. Gemma Langan described the ruling as nothing more than ‘a big old slap on the wrists’. She felt the judge had missed a great opportunity to lay down a benchmark with regard to

cyberbullying. This is an issue which is becoming more prevalent and she didn’t think than Flynn had received what he deserved from the judge. The deterrent is still not there. Gemma and her husband, Brian, are keen to close what has been a traumatic chapter in their lives, and despite the media spotlight shining firmly on them in the wake of the recent hearing at Westport District Court, they no longer want to discuss Brian Flynn or what has happened. However, they now hope that lessons can be learned from the case, and that another family can be spared similar torment, through legislation changes in relation to registering SIM cards and mobile phones. This aspect of their own story they will be driving on in the coming weeks and months. “I wouldn’t want another family to go through this, not when it can be avoided. The accused had five SIM cards and he hid behind them and was allowed to wage a sustained campaign of hatred against a child by doing so. Other criminals use mobile phones to facilitate their crimes and this needs to be stopped. It is not just about children being bullied by text message, it is far more wide sweeping

than that. If you are a good citizen you have nothing to worry about in producing your passport to get a SIM card.” “We have been doing research and want to speak with phone companies and others with vested interest in this,” Gemma continued. “We will be making our feelings known to the Minister for Communications, the Taoiseach and other local deputies, but not until we have a concrete proposal based on real and thoroughly researched information. “In Africa, there are 25 countries where you must register SIM cards. These are impoverished countries, but they see the benefit of this legislation in relation to crime prevention. It makes us wonder what is wrong with this country, what are we afraid of?” Requests to appear on television shows this week have been declined and the couple say they want to get on with the job of raising their three children and look ahead not behind. To this end, they will be stepping back from the media spotlight, except in relation to the SIM card issue. They are very grateful to the Gardai and to all who helped them through their ordeal, but they now just want to move on.

Calls for self-employed to “seek help” THE Mayor of Castlebar recently highlighted the financial difficulties facing many self-employed people in the North West, saying they should not be afraid to seek help with their problems. Councillor Brendan Heneghan was speaking at the official opening of the new offices of South Mayo money advice and budgetary service (MABS) at Nephin Halls, Hopkins Road, Castlebar, He stated the support and direction provided by the organisation is second to none, particularly for those who have lost businesses. He said: “No matter how serious the situation may appear, their staff will always find a way out. It is great to have such expertise on our doorsteps.”

Although Councillor Henaghan did not elaborate on his concerns for the self-employed, it is understood he was making reference to the fact that selfemployed people did not receive the same social welfare entitlements as PAYE workers when losing their jobs. Such inequality has contributed to the pressures being faced by selfemployed during the difficult economic times. While the head office of South Mayo MABs is based in Castlebar, there are outreach offices in Achill, Ballyhaunis, Ballinrobe, Claremorris, Kiltimagh, Louisburgh, Westport and the Castlebar Campus of GMIT. MABS works with clients by supporting them in drawing up realistic budgets and maximising their

incomes In a non-judgmental and confidential setting, it aids people in regaining control of their finances by helping them to set up an affordable and sustainable budget as well as seeking voluntary arrangements with creditors. The opening was performed by Taoiseach Enda Kenny who praised everybody associated with South Mayo MABS for their outstanding work. He said over 100,000 people in Ireland were struggling with their mortgages and could not, as a result, make a contribution to the economy. He believed, however, that hope is on the horizon for them due to the government’s deal with the ECB over the promissory notes.

Shock as NRA suspends N4 upgrade plans CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE PRO of the Action Group, Bernard Mulhern, says one of the final drafts for the route was due to be submitted to the authority this afternoon. Only February 12th last, 28year-old Dermot Bannon was tragically killed following an accident on this stretch of road. There was uproar when details of the letter were made known to members of the Council at its meeting yesterday, and they're now seeking a meeting with the NRA as a matter of urgency. Similar to other local press, we have highlighted the urgency of upgrading this extremely dangerous stretch of road. Now it looks like the matter will be kicked to touch until the Government decides to allocate funding. In the meantime, we can only pray that the number of white crosses doesn’t continue to grow.

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Mayo man had massive child-porn collection A Mayo man has been sentenced to ten years for distributing and possessing one of the largest collections of child pornography ever uncovered James Clarke (58) of Devlis Cottage, Ballyhaunis, Mayo pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to four counts of knowingly distributing child pornography at Russell View Square, Tallaght, Dublin on separate dates in August 2010. He also pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography on August 20, 2010. The investigation also revealed that Clarke was also in email contact with a woman about keeping her and her 14year-old daughter as sex slaves. The 135,555 images and videos found

on Clarke’s computer included images showing severe child sex abuse involving bondage, cruelty and bestiality. The child pornography was organised into computer folders by themes and individuals. Clarke was using an Internet site to offer the images to others. Detective Garda Cathal Delaney told Fiona McGowan BL, prosecuting, at the sentence hearing last July, that the files found on Clarke’s computer drives was “the largest collection of child porn” he had ever found up to that date. The court heard that Clarke would restrict access to his files to other users who were sharing files. Det Garda Delaney said that warnings about

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Darragh Healy, Ballyfarnon, pictured with some of the pups, which his father is willing to donate to a good home.

Ballyfarnon man is offering to donate puppies to elderly people who are feeling vulnerable in their homes. P.J. Healy has six Lab-Pointer puppies (a cross between a pointer and labrador), which he is willing to donate free of charge to worthy homes, especially where people are feeling vulnerable. “Unfortunately, there are so many elderly people who are being terrorised in rural Ireland. They are afraid in their homes and worrying about being the victim of crime. These dogs are five months old and will make excellent guard dogs as they have great scent in their nose, are extremely alert but are not vicious. They will alert homeowners to anyone approaching the house,” explained P.J. Although the dogs could easily be sold for €600 each, P.J .said that he was not interested in accepting money for them, adding that as a pensioner he could understand why people were feeling anxious in their homes. PJ is married to Josephine and the couple have six children. However, he said the Ireland of

today was vastly different to when he was rearing his own family. “When you turn on the news, there is so much talk of break-ins and criminal activity. This, on top of the closure of Garda stations, means that people no longer feel as safe as they once did in their homes, times have changed drastically. The criminals sophisticated and have great ways of networking and finding out all the information about people. Unfortunately, a lot of the time, they get their information from people locally, which is a worrying development. Hopefully, having a dog like this around the house, will put people a little more at ease,” he added. Cllr Eugene Murphy, who suggested that in the wake of increased crime, people should invest in a household dog, has praised the generous spirit of Mr Healy. “PJ is a great man for deciding to do this. He could easily make money from selling the puppies, but has decided to give to those living in fear the chance to sleep a little better at night.” P.J. Healy can be contacted in relation to the puppies, at 071 9647014.

Complaints over noise levels from Roscommon wind farm ROSCOMMON County Council has received complaints from local residents in the Skrine area of Roscommon about noise pollution from a small wind farm in the area. The Council has received complaints regarding noise pollution from residents living in close proximity to two wind turbine structures, which were commissioned in August 2011. The households have complained that the noise from the turbines, which have an overall height of around 100 metres, has turned their lives upside down and made their existence unbearable. The constant pulsating noise has led to sleep deprivation and is impacting on the health of those living close by. This week one of the families affected by the wind turbines, Michael and Dorothy Keane, said that they were close to breaking point and felt that they had no option but to make a complaint to the council. “We just want someone to listen to our concerns, to see what we have to live with day in day out. We are at the end of our tether and cannot take much more. We cannot sleep at night and are struggling to cope

on a daily basis because of this constant pulsating noise that gets inside your head,” said Mr. Keane.

The other family, who wished to remain anonymous at this stage, also confirmed that it had made complaints to the council over noise coming from the turbines. The family indicated that it wanted noise levels to be monitored independently and for a period of at least six months. It has since emerged that no specific noise limits were attached to the grant of planning permission for the turbines, which was granted by An Bord Pleanala in 2005. The council has indicated that this was “unusual” in correspondence with one of the families concerned and that the absence of specific noise limits made it difficult to enforce compliance. While the council accepted this difficulty, it said that wind energy company, Gaelectric, had provided evidence last December to show that noise levels were within generally accepted limits. Gaelectric also confirmed this week that it had commissioned noise surveys last year, which found that the Skrine wind farm was operating within noise thresholds agreed with the county council last year.

Lynn says he wouldn’t get fair trial here THE director general of the Law Society has hit out at a "whining" interview given by on-the-run solicitor Michael Lynn. Fugitive solicitor and Mayo native Michael Lynn, in an interview with “Dublin’s Best” magazine, says he won't be returning to Ireland from his haven in Brazil, due to concerns that he wouldn't receive a fair trial and his fear of going to prison. The fugitive ex-solicitor, who has been criticized by the director-general of the Law Society of Ireland, for his “whining interview”, spoke of how banks were throwing money at him during the boom. Mr. Ken Murphy dubbed the fugitive's words as "self-justifications, paranoia, fantasising and whining". Mr. Lynn’s interview in the new magazine had been conducted by another struck-off solicitor, David Elio Malocco. In the 1990s, Mr Malocco was sentenced to five years in prison for fraud committed while he was working for the now defunct 'Irish Press' newspaper. He used money from his employer's libel fund to cover losses he incurred on investments. In the interview, Mr Lynn said that while he was involved in developing properties in Portugal and Bulgaria through his firm Kendar, "banks were competing with each other to throw money at you". He said: "In one weekend I raised €10m on the strength of a letter. The feeling was one of euphoria. It was better than sex. Property development was the ultimate high." Mr Lynn fled the country in December 2007, owing more than €80m to investors. He is believed to be facing up to 50 charges relating to mortgage fraud, but cannot be extradited from Brazil, where he has secured a permanent visa after his wife, Brid Murphy, gave birth to his son there. In the interview, Mr Lynn explains how he tried to stay in business and claims that he tried to protect his clients investments, saying: "In order to secure people's deposits, I continued to borrow and put in my own money – money I made from profits from previous transactions – to ensure the small investor didn't lose any money." He said he would not be returning to Ireland "in the foreseeable future" adding: "There is not a chance in hell I would get a fair trial. I am already a condemned man."

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and for which financial benefits are available for those qualifying. Recent activities in the college included: The Community Development Class went to a community project in Dublin, Pre-nursing students took part in their practical exam. Beauty therapy students held another Open Salon Day and will be having training in hot stone massage and threading soon so look out for the next open salon day on 12 March and phone 0719185035 for an appointment! Thanks to all who support these days. On Wednesday 27th North Connaught College had a "beat the blues" talk continuing the theme of positive mental health which is so important these days.

Self defense, sign language and meditation continue on a weekly basis. Our childcare level 5 students are making a creative arts display for the science and technology exhibition which will be held on 9th March in Quay St, Sligo. Don't forget to call in to the OPEN DAY on 13 March from 4-7pm. The staff will be delighted to discuss all of the courses and show you all of our facilities. On the evening there will be lots of demonstrations from current students, e.g. beauty treatments, blood pressure checks, get your precious items security marked, etc. Come and see camera obscura - the only one in Ireland!

Mayo Communities could suffer alienation if Minister Hogan makes radical changes to LEADER in Ireland MAJOR changes which risk the total upheaval of the current LEADER local development model are being considered by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. In response to these negative proposals, this week, rural citizens and community groups along with Board members of South West Mayo Development Co. are taking action to demand that they do not get cut off at grass roots level. In a reform measure proposed by Minister Phil Hogan - ‘Putting People First’ it is proposed to weaken and undermine the valuable and well-established working relationships between Mayo community groups and individuals and the Local Development Companies like South West Mayo Development Company. It is predicted that the proposed transfer of these services to the local authorities could alienate marginalised and disadvantaged rural communities who have benefited so well over the last two decades. ‘Alignment has many risks where the ordinary rural person will be pushed at arms length out of the system,’ said Michael Biggins, Chairman, South West Mayo Development Co. ‘It is ironic that Mr. Hogan would dismiss the fact that the Irish LEADER model approach to rural development is acclaimed as most effective and best practice in the Euro-

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arrick Chamber is literally over the 'Moone' to have secured co-stars from the award winning, Sky TV International hit, 'Moone Boy', to head up Carrick's St Patrick's Day parade, beginning a day packed with family entertainment and concluding with a Gigantic Fireworks Display. Leitrim's own David Rawle, and 'Moone Boy' co-star, Ian O'Reilly, will lead the Parade and kick-start a day of festivities which promises to be the biggest ever seen in the County town on our National Holiday. There will be a host of free children's entertainment, with a

Medieval Bouncy Castle, Bungee Run, Obstacle Course with 35ft Slide, Barrel train, Face Painting, Pets Corner, Puppet Show and music galore. The day's events will literally end with a bang, with a waterside, Monster Fireworks Grand Finale planned, in association with Glancy's SuperValu, at 7 pm. The Chamber has been working with businesses, and the County Arts Officer amongst others, to ramp up preparations in conjunction with the Carrick 400 celebrations. For the second year running there will also be a boating pa-

Parade entry fees are nominal:non commercial groups and floats are free. Commercial entries are €30 for the first vehicle and €25 for each subsequent entry. Chamber members get one free entry. The Boat Parade on the Shannon will have representation from multiple branches of the IWAI including Carrick Branch, Boyle River Branch, Power Boat Branch, Corrib Branch and The Rowing Club. There will be a variety of cruisers, barges, fishing boats, ribs, speed boats and jet skies and novelty floats. Even St Patrick will appear as a figure head on one of the vessels and some of the boats will have musicians.

rade on the Shannon. To complement the festive atmosphere a number of bars will be running live entertainment over the holiday weekend. The Chamber is asking all businesses, local groups, schools, sporting organisations, and all and sundry, to come out and take part in our Parade. Visitors from our neighbouring towns and villages are particularly welcome to come and celebrate with us this one-off event in our County Town. St. Patrick's Day is the traditional start to the town's tourism season, and the fact that it's on a nice, long, weekend should add to everyone's enjoyment.

Prizes for the Boating Parade are:1st Prize - 2 nights B&B for two in The Lough Allen Hotel Drumshanbo. 2nd Prize - 2 nights Glamping for two in Battlebridge Caravan and Camping Park. 3rd Prize - Voucher for Indoor Shooting and Archery Leitrim Village.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:1. Best Overall Entry - Sponsored by Gannons Eggs and Poultry; 2. Most Creative Entry - Sponsored by Cox’s Pharmacy; 3. Best Children’s Entry - Sponsored by Mulvey’s Kids Kingdom; 4. Best Youth entry - Sponsored by Carrick Cineplex and Supermacs; 5. Best Window Display - Sponsored by Sherry Fitzgerald Gallagher).

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CARA Pharmacy are thrilled to be once again be recognised as one of Ireland’s ‘Best Managed’ Companies at the 2012/2013 Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards Programme which were held on Friday 1 March, at The Burlington Hotel. Cara Pharmacy was recognised this year at the gala event, as operating at the highest levels of business performance former Taoiseach and Chairman of IFSC

Ireland, John Bruton was in attendance at the prestigious event. Now in its fifth year, the Best Managed Companies Awards Programme, which Deloitte runs in association with Irish Life Corporate Business, recognises privately-owned Irish companies across the island that has demonstrated superior business performance. Commenting on the award, Ramona Nicholas, Joint Director, Cara Pharmacy said: “This has been a very exciting year for Cara Pharmacy and we are thrilled to have again been recognised as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies, which is a testament to our

wonderful Team Members and Customers, who have been exceptionally supportive and loyal to our company over the last number of years.’’ The judging panel for this year’s Deloitte Best Managed Companies Award Programme was led by IDA chairman Liam O’Mahony. The other judging panel members included David Harney, Chief Executive, Irish Life Corporate Business; Cliff Taylor, Editor, The Sunday Business Post; Siobhan McAleer, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Irish Management Institute; Brendan Jennings, Managing partner, Deloitte, Republic of Ireland and Mark McClintock, Partner, Deloitte

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Mayo Stroke awareness month Strandhill Lodge and Suites Ranked 15th Small Hotel in the World, 1st in Ireland

A joint venture between local Heart & Stroke Charity Croí, Mayo PCCC, HSE West and Mayo General Hospital will see the month of March designated as Mayo Stroke Awareness Month. This campaign stems from the ongoing partnership between Croí and Mayo HSE on the ‘Mayo Action on Heart Disease & Stroke’ programme, which aims to reduce the impact of heart disease and stroke in the county. The main aim of this month-long campaign is to raise awareness about stroke in Mayo, and to communicate key messages on how to recognise a stroke and what you can do to prevent stroke, and to promote

the Stroke F.A.S.T. campaign. A number of free public information events will take place during March. Two public talks on Stroke awareness and prevention will be held on the 7th March in the TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar at 8pm and on the 14th March in Hotel Ballina, Ballina at 8pm. In conjunction with these public talks, Mayo General Hospital will also host two public information days to promote the key messages of the Stroke F.A.S.T. campaign. These information days will take place in the main foyer of Mayo General Hospital on the 11th and 14th of March from 10am to 3pm.

One in five ‘signing on’ in Galway city were building workers ONE in every five people unemployed in Galway used to work in construction related industries, an in-depth analysis of Live Register figures for the city reveals. For the first time, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has released a detailed breakdown of the profile of people signing-on in each of the country’s Social Welfare offices. Scrutiny of figures from the Galway City office, which includes the wider city area and its hinterland such as including Barna and Moycullen, shows that 2,530 of the 11,270 persons signing on used to be employed directly in the building trade. It

shows that the year-on-year numbers signing on has fallen by 510 since January 2012. The statistics give an interesting insight into the types of people who are out of work since the recession hit. For example, there are 110 people in Galway City from a cohort of the population whom many people blame for the property crash -bank managers, building society managers and credit controllers – signing on the dole. It is unclear how many politicians are unemployed in Galway City, as there is no ‘politician’ sub-heading contained in the data, although any former politicians that are on the Live Register could be listed under their previous professions or as public servants, of which there are 40 signing on. The second biggest cohort of unemployed in Galway City are in what’s known as the ‘personal and protective services’ category, where there are 1,740 ‘signing on’. This broad category includes people working in the security industry, in childcare, and occupations such as traffic wardens and housekeepers. Some 10 soldiers in Galway City are signing on; and there are 20 fire fighters, Gardaí and prison officers unemployed. The data shows that the city’s retail sector has taken a heavy hit in terms of jobs lost – 1,260 or 11% of all those signing on, were in retail or sales. There were just over 1,000 ‘professionals’ signing on, including 40 barristers, judges or solicitors and 430 teachers, lecturers and tutors. There were 650 bar and restaurant staff unemployed, 100 fewer than the same month last year.

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four star experience for our guests’. Proprietor Mary Henry said ‘We are delighted to receive this award as 15th Small Hotel in the World and Number 1 small hotel in Ireland – we are just happy that our guests enjoy what we and Strandhill has to offer’. The Strandhill Lodge and Suites has a mixture of superior two-room suites, rooms with patio access and balconies which all overlook Strandhill Golf Course, the Atlantic ocean and Strandhill village. On a summers evening, you can sit in the comfort of your balcony and watch the sun set into the Atlantic- it is a truly breathtaking sight. The rooms are furnished to the highest standard. This family-run establishment adorns all the plushness and modern conveniences expected of a high quality hotel. With awards from the AA, Georgina Campbell, Fáilte Ireland, Tripadvisor and Guaranteed Irish – the Strandhill Lodge and Suites is an excellent location for families, couples or the solo explorer.

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Kevin Egan Cars wins ‘Independent retailer of the year’ at Irish Motor Industry Awards Alan Lyons, President of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) and Paul Smith, Head of Castrol in Ireland. Backed by the SIMI, the official voice of the Motor industry in Ireland, the awards are held in partnership with Castrol, the specialist lubricants and business improvement solutions provider

The presentation of the Independent Retailer of the Year Award (l-r): Kevin Egan, Kevin Egan Cars; Niall Quinn, Guest Speaker; and Mark Walsh, Sales Manager, Kevin Egan Cars.

ocal business Kevin Egan Cars in Carraroe has been named ‘Independent Retailer of the Year’ at the third Irish Motor Industry Awards, in front of over 500 of the Motor Industry’s senior figures at a glittering ceremony at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin.

The awards honoured those businesses that have demonstrated excellence and best practice in the face of extremely challenging economic conditions. Kevin Egan Cars picked up one of only six awards, which were presented by veteran sports commentator, Des Cahill,

Alan Nolan, Director General of the SIMI, said: “Kevin Egan Cars has proven to the whole industry that it is possible for a business to excel in the independent retail sector, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable economic conditions. These awards recognise the best-performing automotive companies from across Ireland, and the team at Kevin Egan Cars can be proud of what they have achieved over the last 12 months.” Kevin Egan said, "Im very proud to receive the award, its great to get recognition for the hard work myself and the team put in every day , We just missed out last year and to progress this year with the win is fantastic, its time now to work harder and deliver a better quality of service for our customers and hope to be back here again next February for another win." For full details of the 2013 SIMI Irish Motor Industry Awards in partnership with Castrol, please visit www.irishmotorindustryawards.ie

National money matters for teens at IT Sligo

ON the 22nd Feb, 100 students and teachers from Mohill Secondary School and Mercy College Sligo descended on IT Sligo to learn more about good financial habits for life when they took part in the extended learning workshop, Bank Your Future, the unique national financial education initiative by Junior Achievement, generously supported by Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Findings from the evaluation of the Bank Your Future project indicate: • 32% increase in students’ confidence in knowing how to manage their money having completed the Bank Your Future programme. "Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s commitment to financial wellness is borne

through the belief that education and employability skills are essential to achieving economic growth and building strong communities. Empowering young people with personal finance skills will give them a firm understanding of their future financial choices and responsibilities and also educate them on the importance of their career choices and potential to create fulfilling and independent lives," said Mr Peter Keegan, Country Executive for Ireland, Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Approx 2500 students across Dublin, Leitrim, Sligo, Limerick, Cork, Waterford and Galway will this academic year participate in this initiative developed to educate students on how to establish good financial habits to carry them through their adult lives. Bank Your Future is a six-week programme taught in the class-

room by independent business volunteers from a variety of business backgrounds. Bank Your Future programme includes: • the importance of education and its role in improving potential earning power • balancing salary and expenditure • using credit and cash wisely • the importance of saving • the benefits of insurance Bank of America Merrill Lynch is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. In Ireland Bank of America Merrill Lynch employs over 1000 associates across its two facilities in Dublin and Carrick-on-Shannon providing financial products and services for individual customers and large corporations. Junior Achievement, a worldwide organisation established in Ireland in 1995, brings enterprise education to young people throughout Ireland teaching them about the world of work, helping them to set goals, plan for their future and learn the skills necessary to succeed in a fast changing world. Junior Achievement aims to fill the gap where young people have no connection with business or a role model to inspire them to succeed in life. The organisation does this with the active and financial support of 150 leading Irish businesses across the commercial spectrum. Hands-on experiences help students to understand the economics of life. In partnership with businesses and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to young people, opening their minds to their potential.

Call on community groups and landowners to support Grid West project A call has been made on local communities and landowners throughout the west of Ireland to support the proposed Grid West upgrading of the region’s electricity system. Sean Hannick, chairman of the Council for the West, says a dramatically-enhanced electricity system is “crucial for the future development of the west of Ireland”. Mr Hannick is adamant that the development is badly needed to attract large energy-using industry projects to the west. “Over the past 15 years, we, the Council for the West, have met with the IDA on many occasions to discuss possible projects for the region. On each occasion, they pointed out that they were not able to push this region as a centre for possible energyusing industry because of the quality of the electricity transmission system,” he said. “North of a line from Galway city to Dublin, huge investment is needed. This takes in the counties of Mayo, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Donegal, and much of Galway. “Now, Eirgrid are investing €240m to improve the electricity infrastructure in the west region”. “The Eirgrid upgrade will have the impact of attracting industrial projects to the region. I would call on all community groups and landowners to support this very important initiative as it will have long-term and far-reaching benefits”. Mr Hannick added that the Eirgrid upgrading would “help to iron out some of the disadvantages faced by the west of Ireland in terms of promoting economic development”.

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ive-piece Galway-based folk band Vickers Vimy performs at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday 14th March at 8.00pm. Vickers Vimy was formed by Ed Drea and Fintan Hanley, who write “laid back folk tunes in the style of Paul Simon or Jack Johnson”. Inspired by the cross-Atlantic flight of the Vickers Vimy from New Foundland to Clifden, Connemara in 1919, Ed and Fintan wrote and recorded an album. Produced by Daragh O’Toole and mixed by Ger McDonnell, it features Colm Mac Con Iomaire from The Frames and The Swell Season and a good crew of friends and featuring well-known Davitt College Music teacher and school Musical Producer Eamonn Mulderrig on drums. Vickers Vimy has supported such greats as John Martyn,The Hothouse Flowers, Mundy, The Guggenheim Grotto and Maria Doyle Kennedy, and released the critically acclaimed debut single, “Devil on Your Back” in 2012. The long-awaited debut album “That Vinyl Scratch” sees light of day in March. Vickers Vimy performs at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday 14th March at 8.00pm. Booking advised. Tel: 094 9023733 The Linenhall Arts Centre acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council in making this performance possible. "Stand up and take a bow Vickers Vimy… you write some lovely songs and you exude a gorgeous vitality!" - Hot Press "Ed Drea and Fintan Hanley have put together an album that reminds us of tunes from Glen Hansard and early Josh Ritter." - modernacoustic.com

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Mayos magnificent 7 - The Full Monty

ayo’s Magnificent Seven to brave the chills and bare all! This year, on the evening of St. Patricks Day, March 17th, seven proud Mayo men will be putting it all out there to raise money, eyebrows and temperatures!! In association with The Royal Theatre and Event Centre, Mayo Cancer Support association (Rock Rose House) and The Irish Cancer society, the seven likely lads are aiming to raise €10,000 for these very worthy and important causes. They will give their all to ensure your ticket not only buys you a great night out, but will also help to support these partner charities. As well as a scintillating Full Monty routine, the night will also feature a great variety of entertainment, including Joe Furey and the Hayride, Stone Cold Sober, Everyday Solution and many giveaways. The Mayo Magnificent Seven are currently braving the February chills as they practice their Full Monty routine each day, and promise an unforgettable performance – they guarantee that the audience will not be disappointed but caution against the increase in temperatures on the night! As well as the great value e15 ticket, corporate tables are also available and are booking out fast. Don't miss out on the hottest tickets in town, Mayo’s Magnificent Seven are coming your way – and it is gonna’ be ...…. Magnificent!! Check out The Magnificent Seven on Facebook or Twitter.

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Sony unveils 'bold' new PlayStation

The hotly-anticipated PlayStation 4 has been unveiled by Sony as a "bold step forward" for the gaming giant. At an event in New York, which was streamed around the world, the Japanese electronics company confirmed widespread rumours of the next generation console. PS4 system architect Mark Cerny said the fast new system will have eight gigabytes of memory and an updated controller called the DualShock 4. The controller has a touchpad, a headphone socket and a light bar which can be tracked by a camera to detect where the player is. The expert said the new pad will give the gamer a "tighter sense of control". The new console has been praised by gaming enthusiasts as having the potential to be "game-changing". It is the Japanese electronics giant's first major game machine since the PlayStation 3 went on sale in 2006. Andrew House, the group chief executive of Sony Computer Entertainment, told the audience and millions of people on the internet: "Today marks a moment of truth and a bold step forward for PlayStation as a company. Today we'll show how we are strengthening the PlayStation ecosystem." He spoke of "magical experiences" and worlds that will "come alive" in a computer games experience that had the the gamer at its heart before giving a glimpse into the "future of play". Technology enthusiast Alex Simmons, the UK editor of gaming website IGN.com, said the announcement of the Playstation 4 with its "incredible cinematic visuals" was a warning to its rivals, adding that Sony's innovations could be "game-changing". He said: "In the past, Sony has been guilty of making bold claims and not always delivering, but its vision of modern gaming against a backdrop of increased competition from smartphones and tablets with their cheaper games is exciting... Sony's innovations, such as the ability to share gameplay experiences with friends, and the rest of the world - and a planned archive of Sony's considerable back catalogue streamed over the internet - could be game-changing."

IT problems cost RBS Group €200m R BS Group took a €200 million hit as a result of last summer's IT meltdown, which left NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank customers locked out of their accounts. Its annual report showed that the bulk of the redress costs related to Ulster Bank, where the problems took weeks longer to clear up, with the bill reaching around £82 million. The group promised that no one would be left permanently worse off as a result of the chaos which left people barred from accessing their wages and disrupted holidays and house moves. People were told to hang on to receipts such as phone bills and transport tickets and the group promised to compensate any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, as well as waiving interest and charges. In an additional gesture to repair its damaged reputation for Ulster Bank customers, current account holders in the Republic of Ireland were handed 25 euro payments while those in Northern Ireland received £20 in one-off payouts. A spokesman for the group said that while the bank has now generally put matters right for customers, there is no time limit so people can still come forward if they have incurred extra costs. The group said on Thursday that staff worked "tirelessly" throughout the disruption to tackle the problems and provide full redress and compensation. The banking giant also put aside an extra £1.1 billion last year to compensate customers who

have been mis-sold payment protection insurance, taking its total PPI compensation pot to £2.2 billion. It said that with the prospect of a new financial regulator looking into many products, services and sales practices, "there are likely to be further impacts to business practices and potential additional costs of redress". The bank said it is "actively working to ensure its products set and sales practices are appropriate".

The group also reported that the effects of a Government scheme to help borrowers by giving lenders access to cheap finance were seen in an uplift in its mortgage lending last year. Mortgage balances grew by £4.1 billion over 2012 and growth as a result of the Funding for Lending scheme began to appear towards the end of the year as mortgage applications moved through the pipeline to completion, RBS said.

Smartphone launched into space

A miniature satellite carrying a smartphone has been launched into space. The British-built Strand-1 spacecraft, developed by scientists in Surrey, was sent into

orbit from Sriharikota in India. Known as "phonesat", the device is the first off-the-shelf smartphone to be sent out of the earth's atmosphere, where it will orbit the planet in syn-

chronisation with the sun at 488 miles (785km). Scientists from the University of Surrey's Surrey Space Centre (SSC) and Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) are testing how gadgets that are available on the high street can perform in space. The Google Nexus One android smartphone has been loaded with special experimental apps and will act as the "brain of the satellite". Professor Sir Martin Sweeting, SSC director and also executive chairman of SSTL, said: "This mission is a fantastic achievement and a great tribute to the hard work of the engineers involved. "The UK's first nanosatellite Snap-1, also built by SSC and SSTL and launched in 2000, was the world's most advanced nanosatellite at the time - Strand-1 continues that story with the latest technologies available to us in 2013." The smartphones that many

people carry around in their pockets contain the highly advanced technologies that are integral to satellites - such as cameras, radio links, accelerometers and high performance computer processors. Experts said they have almost everything needed to operate a satellite - except the solar panels and propulsion. The Google Nexus One has been tested to work in a vacuum and at temperatures as low as minus 20C and as high as 50C. Its apps were chosen from entries to a Facebook competition, one of which tests whether a "Scream in Space" can be heard through vibrations in the phone's microphone. Also fitted on the 3.9in (10cm) x 11.8in (30cm) satellite - which weighs 9.5lbs (4.3kg) - is a new Linux-based high-speed processor, an orbit control system and two water-alcohol fuelled plasma thrusters.

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Car crashes into optician's shop window

n ominous red liquid seeping from under the vehicle was reported to be brake fluid or coolant. In a scene that positively shouted out that most famous of advertising slogans a poor motorist ploughed into the entrance of a

branch of Specsavers. Although the Sevenoaks branch of the opticians was open and had customers and staff inside when the smash occurred on Sunday thankfully no one - including the driver - was hurt.

An ominous red liquid seeping from under the vehicle was reported to be brake fluid or coolant. Onlooker Ben Bridges said: "I was driving through Sevenoaks high street and saw this had happened. "It was way too good an opportunity to pass up so I turned the car around, parked and went over to the scene. "It seemed almost impossible to get the car in to the shop window at that angle! It was literally perpendicular to the road!" A spokesman for South East Coast Ambulance Service told the Sevenoaks Chronicle: "We were called just before midday following reports that a car had crashed into a shop front. "We sent one ambulance. There was one person involved who, while uninjured, was shocked. Our crew assessed the casualty at the scene. Hospital treatment wasn't required." Specsavers store director Maxine Chakowa told the newspaper: "We are pleased that all of our customers and staff are safe and well. "We are working with the police with their on-going investigation. "The store will remain closed until experts have ascertained the full extent of the damage." The message of the popular optician's longrunning advertising campaign uses the tag: "Should have gone to Specsavers".

'I don't deserve it': Homeless man's astonishment after donors pledge him $150,000 for returning diamond engagement ring A homeless man has become the centre of a global fundraising campaign - after returning a diamond engagement ring to a brideto-be who dropped it in his coffee cup. Sarah Darling lost her ring on the streets of Kansas City when she it unknowingly dropped it into a cup belonging to Billy Ray Harris. She desperately dashed back to the scene the next day after realising it was missing, and was overjoyed when Harris returned the valuable jewellery straight back to her. The feel-good story has touched so many people that an online fundraising page for homeless Harris has since pulled $150,000 in less than a fortnight. The act of selflessness by Harris, who sleeps under a bridge and spends his days in a square in Kansas City, has since been described as a 'miracle' by Ms Darling's fiance, Bill Krejci. Mr Krejci, who set up the online donations page himself, said the act of generosity 'makes you realise that there are good people out there'. The donations, which on Tuesday after-

noon stood at $151,000, are currently enough for Harris to get himself off the streets and buy a three-bedroom house in Kansas City. Harris told a local television station he 'had that little devil on my shoulder saying, "Keep the money",' but he decided against pawning the ring for cash. When a distraught Ms Darling returned to the square hoping to retrieve the ring, she told Harris: "I don't know if you remember me, but I think I gave you something that's very precious." Harris asked her, "Was it a ring?", before adding, "Yeah I have it, I kept it for you," and pulling it from a pocket. Ms Darling and her fiance set up the fundraising page to thank Harris for returning the ring, hoping it would pull in $1,000. Instead, over 6,000 pledges have flooded in from Asia, Europe and America, all wishing Harris well for his good deed. One donor left a message on the page saying: "An amazing man who deserves amazing things.. I hope things go well for you :) You are a true inspiration around the

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Desperate jobseeker Nick Begley was sick of getting rejections using his conventional CV. So he turned it into a chocolate bar label. He headlined it: ‘Credentials that will satisfy any organisation’s appetite’, and, not wishing to undersell himself, added that he offered ’100 per cent daily value in leadership, creativity and business acumen’. He wrapped the CV around a Nestlé Crunch bar and it worked. The MBA student was offered a marketing job with New York-based Sportsvite. ‘I knew I had to stand out from other applications,’ said Mr Begley, 32, from New York state. His CV went viral after friend Eli Langer posted a photo of the wrapper on to Reddit, where it has acquired more than 3,000 comments. Mr Begley added to ABC News: ‘People are either going to love it or hate it. My focus was to find an organization that would embrace it because if they weren’t open to that kind of out-of-the-box thinking, that wouldn’t be a company that I would fit in well with anyways.’

Mexican priest with comic book robe sprays congregation with holy water gun We doubt the next pope will spray his congregation with a water gun filled with holy water but he may want to take inspiration from the way a Mexican priest is making his Mass much more enjoyable. Father Humberto Alvarez not only drenches people with his water toy, he also wears a snazzy robe that features images of Superman, Spiderman and Batman. The priest chose the characters because of their ‘struggle and effort to overcome fear and find peace and forgiveness’. He added these were traits he wished to pass on to the members of his Ojo de Agua church in Saltillo, Mexico. The comic book characters and water gun antics are aimed at children but it seems the adults enjoy it just as much, although the priest puts the gun away during adult services. But everyone isn’t pleased with the holy man’s ’controversial’ methods, with the Bishop of Saltillo reportedly not happy with the Father.

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his spring, The Model in collaboration with the Hawk’s Well Theatre and Kids Own Publishing Partnership brought to you an original and new book festival for young children. A quality arts event for 0-8 year olds, with live performances, theatre, music, film and story-telling at The Model and the Hawk’s Well Theatre was enjoyed by all who attended. Highlights at The Model included an exciting book-making factory, designed by Kids Own Publishing partnership, made entirely out of cardboard, designed to scale (5 ft in height) and created especially for the festival. The factory, installed in The Model for

the duration of the festival, invited children to follow a path through an inspiration station, a studio, a library and a printing-press. The Kids Own factory was a a unique and immersive space, where children created their own book to take home. Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership is the only dedicated publisher of books by children in Ireland. The Model has commissioned visual/performance artist Kate Wilson to develop a special live and interactive performance for early years. The idea of a spider who likes to draw and dance was the inspiration for Wilson’s early years performance project ‘Itsy Bitsy’. Other festival high lights included a screening of Winnie the Pooh

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Mayo set to invade Manchester in Tourism Drive for the Gathering

anchester is set to be turned Green and Red (Mayo County Colours) by an invasion of performers and tourist chiefs from County Mayo. The council’s award winning diaspora website Mayo.ie and performers from the Crossmolina based Atlantic Rhythm Production Company are flying over to Manchester in a bid to promote the county’s 270 gatherings at this year’s 2013 Manchester Irish Festival. The festival which is Europe’s biggest celebration of all things Irish is staging a special opening weekend dedicated to the West of Ireland from Friday 8 March until Sunday 10 March. The performers include singers and musicians from the Connioras group and the Shelia Moffatt School of Irish Dancers. The weekend is being sponsored

by Mayo.ie and the ManchesterMayo Gathering which takes place in North Mayo from the 1-9 August. Martina Hughes from Mayo.ie said "We are delighted to get involved in the Manchester Irish Festival, the largest festival of Irish culture and heritage in Europe. The strong links that exist between Mayo and Manchester are more than significant and the mayo.ie website is a great forum for the Mayo Diaspora in Manchester to connect and interact with Mayo people worldwide. We welcome the opportunity to promote the gathering in Mayo and look forward to welcoming people from Manchester to Mayo to be part of the 270 events, festivals and gatherings taking place throughout the County in 2013. The Atlantic Rhythm Production group are ex-

cellent ambassadors for Mayo and the Mayo weekend will be an ideal opportunity to showcase Mayo and all it has to offer.” The weekend has already attracted world-wide media coverage for the performers and the County with stories appearing as far away as Australia, Canada and America. The group are even featured on the front page of the festival’s brochure alongside the world famous Irish band ‘The Script’ who are headlining the festival on St Patrick’s day. Highlights of the weekend include a special exhibition called 'Take Me Back to Attymass' which documents the people, places and tourist attractions of the North Mayo Parish to promote its first every nine day Gathering festival which it is staging from the 1-9 Au-

gust. The photographic show will be staged in the Union Inn in Levenshulme from Friday 8 to Monday 18 March. Visitors to the weekend will be given an oppurtunity to win a Gathering holiday including flights and accomodation in the 4 Star Mulranny Park Hotel. The opening night on Friday 8th March will feature the ManchesterMayo Gathering Concert at St Antony’s Catholic College in Urmston. The evening will feature Mayo’s Atlantic Rhythm musicians plus the Shelia Moffatt School of Irish Dancing, performers from Manchester include Irish Pop group ‘Sonas’, the Keegan Academy of Irish Dancing , Traditional Irish music group ‘The Doyle family’, the Justine Ward School of Irish Dancing and performers from St Antony’s. The evening will be hosted by Joe Casserley’s award winning Full Irish Radio show. Tickets for the event which starts at 7pm are just £5 in advance and are available from the School on 0161 911 8001. On Saturday 9th March the Con-

nioras theatre group present the ‘Titanic’ play called ‘An Emigrants Farewell’ . This was first performed in Lahardane for the Titanic anniversary and received worldwide media attention. It is an Irish Music, Song & Dance play about four daughters from County Mayo leaving Ireland to board the SMS Titanic to the USA. It will be performed at the brand new £5 million Irish World Heritage Centre, Cheetham Hill, at 1.30pm. Tickets are just £5 in advance are available from the centre on 0161 205 4007. The final performance of the play takes place on Sunday 10th March at St Mary’s Parish Centre at 3.30pm. Tickets are again just £5 in advance are available from the centre on 07767497625. The show features a host of award winning performers which include the World champion Sean-nós dancer – Liam Scanlon and the newly crowned world champion Irish Dancer – Lisa Lavelle. For more information about the weekend visit manchesteririshfestival.co.uk

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Families in Business

Quality First, Quality always" is our motto at Killala Upholstery

evin Dooher is in the upholstery business for the past 30 years, his career starting off making frames of 3-pce suite's back 30 years ago and from there he progressed to the upholstery business. The experience of being able to start with a plank of timber and carrying that through the process to making the frame, doing all the upholstery work, to delivering the finished product is a rare and valuable craft. The sewing department is serviced by very competent machinists with years of experience who take great pride in the quality of their work. The business makes a range of couches, chairs, footstools, ottomans, headboards, window seats, cushions, etc. from stock or to the customer requirement. Meeting the customer’s needs is the main goal, whether making a new piece of furniture or recovering existing furniture. "Is our couch worth recovering?" is a question Kevin is frequently asked. “If the structure of the suite or chair is in good condition, comfortable and you like the style, then it is well worth recovering. If it needs a complete make-over, we will replace springs, webbing, foam, etc. and the finished product will be as new” he

says. Killala Upholstery do all kinds of reupholstery work, suites, chairs, headboards. They also do contract and restoration work including polishing. Their services also include curtain-making, roman blinds etc., with a large selection of leading fabrics available. NO JOB TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG Our main focus is on "Customer service and satisfaction*

McHale Caravans Cabins and Marines

cHale Caravans, Cabins and Marines is a business that has certainly moved onwards and upwards since the business was formed originally by Gerry McHale back in 1983. Traditionally known as McHale Caravans, this family-run business has grown and diversified and while it maintains a strong core competence in the caravans and cabins business it now has a comprehensive range of offerings in the marine and water-based markets. Gerry now receives valuable assistance from his daughters, Aisling and Ruth who have now become part of an evolving business which has enjoyed year-on-year growth since its inception. Gerry puts such success down to two things - "Quality of product and level of service." The business is still tops when it comes to Vandal-proof portable steel accommodation, offices, canteens, toilet

shower blocks, stores, secure tool boxes, dog kennels, camping equipment, etc., all fully fitted out to meet customer requirements in addition to all health and safety standards. Added to the list are mobile homes, caravans, quality garden sheds, dog kennels and garden furniture. McHale Caravans, Cabins and Marine has its own fleet of trucks equipped with cranes for delivery. Gerry provides a haulage service for boats across Ireland, with the assistance of a crane which has the capacity to lift 10 – 12 tonnes. In recent years the business has been supplying kayaks, paddles, wet suits and dry suits for the search and rescue services and is the main authorized dealer for Northern Diver dry suit repairs. These developments also coincide with the transition to supplies for boats, snorkeling and general water sports. Also in stock is the complete range of Bulldog Security Systems and the complete range of parts and accessories for caravans and mobile homes. McHale's can organise nationwide delivery on all products and can be contacted at 00353 (0)94 9032082 for further details. Email: info@mchalecaravans.ie. Website: www.mchalecaravans.ie.

Quay Rd, Killala, Co. Mayo The Northern Diver TRAINED AND APPROVED service center for Northern Diver Drysuits in Ireland.

• Boats, Kayaks and Canoes • Surfboards • Outboard Engines • Wetsuits • Inflatable Roofracks • Buoyancy Aids

We manufacture & Sell Directly To The Public a range of 3 Piece Suites, Couches, Queen Anne Chairs, Tub Chairs, Headboards, etc - Handmade to suit the customer’s needs We carry out all kinds of recovery work. Suites, Chairs, Recliners, Footstools, etc. We sell all upholstery requirements, fabric, foam, webbing, etc.

Call us NOW at 096 32472, email: killalaupholstery@gmail.com Open Mon-Fri 9am to 6pm Sat 9am to 12 noon

• Kayaking Spraydecks • Trolly Range & Throwlines • Helmets, Shoes and Boots • Snorkels • Paddles for sit-on-top • Fibreglass & Carbon Paddles • Split and Wooden Paddles We supply the Search and Rescue’s Teams with Drysuits Belcarra, Castlebar, Co. Mayo - Tel: 094-9032082

www.mchalecaravans.ie

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Ardnaree & Bunree, Ballina

...a hive of business and indust#$ T

HE Ardnaree and Bunree areas in Ballina are distinct districts on the east side of the River Moy and have enjoyed a significant growth in business and industry in recent decades. It is interesting to note that these areas, in addition to The Quay, are the oldest parts of Ballina town and were originally part of Co. Sligo until the Local Government Act of 1898. The remains of the Augustinian Abbey dated to 1427 can still be seen on the east bank of the river beside the Neo-Gothicstyle St. Muredach’s Cathedral. The residents of Ardnaree have always maintained an immense pride in their

particular part of town, boasting a very fine Gaelic football team for many years. The growth of so many businesses and industries has given this part of town a degree of self-sufficiency and independence with the added boost of additional business flowing from other regions of Ballina. In recent times a number of business parks have sprung up offering a diverse range of services. In Abbey Business Park, Ardnaree Tool and Plant Hire have carried on an excellent business for 24 years. A more recent addition, Crean Kitchens, has an unrivalled range of kitchens and

of services to motorists. Tony Meenaghan’s bikes are certainly the “Bizz” and his Discount Exhaust and Towbar Centre has a reputation for efficiency and quality of service. These, in addition to Londis Supermarket and a plethora of other smaller retail and service businesses help to support and maintain a vibrant local community in Ardnaree.

accessories, including special home-manufactured products. The Discount Warehouse provides leading household brands at discounted prices and are anxious to point out they are open to the general public. Western Windows and Doors are renowned for their craft, having moved here from Barrett Street some years ago. Further up the street, it is difficult to match Primary Solution for computer systems and services. MK Tyres have been tops in their trade for many years, while Gerry McCafferty’s Exclusive Collision Centre and West Coast Windscreens offers a wide range

“Passionate about desig!.” Want something different? We can design and manufacture a door to suit your tastes.

Worktop and panel cutting service

Worktop and Panel Cutting Service Available

Worktops from €10 per foot

Tel: 096-79590 Email: aiden@creankitchens.ie Web: www.creankitchens.ie UNIT 3 ABBEY BUSINESS PARK, BALLINA

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Ardnaree & Bunree, Ballina Discount Exhaust

...a hive of business and indust!"

FREE ES ESTIMAT

Bunree Business Park....and Industrial Estate

Ardnaree, Ballina, Co. Mayo • Tel: 086-2545481 • Panel beating • Spray Painting • Colour coding - bumpers, spoliers, mirrors etc (top of the range paint scheme) • Chassis re-alignment • Free replacement car www.exclusivecollisioncentre.ie

Recovery & tow in service WEST COAST WINDSCREENS

Ballina: 096-70175 • Castlebar: 094-9250697 • 086-2545481 www.mrwindscreen.ie • email: wcws@eircom.net

• Windscreens • Heated rear windows • All Bodyglass (door glasses, vents, quarter glasses) • Agricultural • Plant • Commericals • We Repair Stone chips

unree Business Park and Industrial Estate employs hundreds of local people and provides a major platform for Ballina’s economy. Developed just a few years ago, the Business Park, with its anchor tenant, Supervalu, houses a number of top quality retail outlets. Included is Tile Superstores, who also have a presence at Galway Road, Tuam. They now have top value in wall and floor tiles, baths and bath-

room accessories. Also adding variety to this park are Trevor Morrow Furniture and Molloy’s Pharmacy. Top-class storage facilities are available at Ballina Self Storage. A variety of businesses have units in the Moy Valley Resources’ Centre. Bunree Industrial Estate has been the prominent centre for small/medium manufacturing and other industry in Ballina over the years. Collins Plastics supply a wide range of products. Injection Moulds and Dies have built up a reputation for precision engineering. Archers Builders Providers and household business has been part of the Ballina landscape for decades. Many visitors to Ballina may not be aware that such a wide range of business and industrial activity takes place in this region of a town which is much more than Europe’s “Salmon Capital”.

ARDNAREE

Extend your home and summer with one of our conservatories

Suitable for most bungalows

Abbey Street, Ballina. Co. Mayo Tel: 096-70630

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

Tel: 096-79733

Motorcycles

e New Full Siz Scrambler 2 5 0c c

€,1399

UNIT 12, ABBEY BUSINESS PARK, ARDNAREE, BALLINA TEL: 096-78896 • OPEN MON TO SAT 10am - 6pm

5ltrs of Ariel Liquid €16.90 • 5ltrs of Bold Liquid €16.90 6ltrs of Fairy Non-Bio Liquid €19.99 4 Rolls of Toilet Paper 90 Wash Buckets of Ariel, Bold, Persil and Fairy only €14.99 as low as €1

Hydraulic hoses repaired and made to order. We stock Oils and greases

Celebrating 25 Years in Business

design features • A cost-effective way to add an extra room to your house. • Doors can be positioned on any of the three sides of the conservatory for maximum choice and flexibiliy.

€ 78

Huge Range of Exhausts Catalytic Converters and Tow Bars

5ltrs of Parazone €5.99 • 5ltrs of Domestos €6.99

All small tools and plant repaired and serviced to the highest standard. Always a selection of new and used tools and plant for sale at discounted prices.

ONLY

SUPPLY AND FREE FITTING SERVICE

Abbey Street, Ardnaree, Ballina Co.Mayo Tel: 096 79694 Email: tonybikebizz@gmail.com

TOOL & PLANT HIRE

€27

and Tow Bar Centre

only

Free mobile service throughout Mayo We direct bill most insurance companies

ONLY

€ 1 05

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

• Two or four opening windows to ensure good air circulation and effective temperature control • Lead-free A1 rated windows

Increase window and door security ask about our window and door jammers

WESTERN WINDOWS & GLASS

Aluminimum, PVC-U Windows, Doors & Conservatories Unit 4, Abbey Business Park, Ardnaree, Ballina, Co. Mayo Tel: 096-25514 / 096-75521 / 086-8171442 tahennigan@eircom.net

13kg Bags of Concentrate Ariel Powder (Over 200 Washes) €28.99 5ltrs of Fairy Washing up liquid only €5.90 Finish Powerball Dishwasher Tabs 70’s €9.20 Finish Powerball Dishwasher Tabs 90’s €12.99

Leading Brands at Discounted Prices

18 Rolls of Nicky Toilet Rolls €5.50

Cases of 24 Cans - Only €9.20 Coke / Diet Coke / Zero Coke / Club Orange / Fanta / Dr Pepper Cases of 24 Cans - Only €8.20 7up / Pepsi 6 Pack Cans - €2.50 - Coke / Diet Coke / Zero Coke / Club Orange / Fanta

WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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Ardnaree & Bunree, Ballina Discount Exhaust

...a hive of business and indust!"

FREE ES ESTIMAT

Bunree Business Park....and Industrial Estate

Recovery & tow in service WEST COAST WINDSCREENS

Ballina: 096-70175 • Castlebar: 094-9250697 • 086-2545481 www.mrwindscreen.ie • email: wcws@eircom.net

• Windscreens • Heated rear windows • All Bodyglass (door glasses, vents, quarter glasses) • Agricultural • Plant • Commericals • We Repair Stone chips

ARDNAREE

Extend your home and summer with one of our conservatories

Suitable for most bungalows

Abbey Street, Ballina. Co. Mayo Tel: 096-70630

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

Tel: 096-79733

Motorcycles

e New Full Siz Scrambler 2 5 0c c

€,1399

UNIT 12, ABBEY BUSINESS PARK, ARDNAREE, BALLINA TEL: 096-78896 • OPEN MON TO SAT 10am - 6pm

Hydraulic hoses repaired and made to order. We stock Oils and greases

Celebrating 25 Years in Business

design features • A cost-effective way to add an extra room to your house. • Doors can be positioned on any of the three sides of the conservatory for maximum choice and flexibiliy.

€ 78

Huge Range of Exhausts Catalytic Converters and Tow Bars

5ltrs of Parazone €5.99 • 5ltrs of Domestos €6.99

All small tools and plant repaired and serviced to the highest standard. Always a selection of new and used tools and plant for sale at discounted prices.

ONLY

SUPPLY AND FREE FITTING SERVICE

Abbey Street, Ardnaree, Ballina Co.Mayo Tel: 096 79694 Email: tonybikebizz@gmail.com

TOOL & PLANT HIRE

€27

and Tow Bar Centre

only

Free mobile service throughout Mayo We direct bill most insurance companies

ONLY

€ 1 05

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

• Two or four opening windows to ensure good air circulation and effective temperature control • Lead-free A1 rated windows

Increase window and door security ask about our window and door jammers

WESTERN WINDOWS & GLASS

Aluminimum, PVC-U Windows, Doors & Conservatories Unit 4, Abbey Business Park, Ardnaree, Ballina, Co. Mayo Tel: 096-25514 / 096-75521 / 086-8171442 tahennigan@eircom.net

Leading Brands at Discounted Prices

18 Rolls of Nicky Toilet Rolls €5.50

WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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Easter activities 1. Make an Easter wreath

line on the floor. Children must stand behind this line. Draw another line a short distance away and deposit the basket near this line. Give each child five eggs. Children take turns throwing their eggs towards the basket. The child who successfully throws the most eggs in the basket wins.

them with Easter themes using brightly coloured icing sugar. 4. Make Chocolate nests Add 100g of butter, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 50g milk chocolate buttons and 75g of golden syrup in a bowl. Microwave on high for 1.5mins and mix together. Crumble 4 Shredded Wheat over the bowl and mix with rest of ingredients. Place a generous spoonful in each of 12 bun case (the nests). Press the centre of each nest down slightly to form a dip and place 3 chocolate mini eggs in each dip. Chill for 30mins. 5. Create an Easter egg mosaic An Easter egg mosaic is the perfect activity to engage your toddler, will have them in sticky finger heaven!

Glue some painted plastic eggs to a fake fir wire wreath. Then, situate some stuffed bunnies so that they appear to be sitting facing each other at the bottom of the wreath. Glue them into place as well and hang the holiday decoration on your front door.

6. Hold an Egg Race Let all the race participant decorate their own hard boiled egg with paint, glitter etc. Then hand them all a soup spoon and let

2. Hold an Easter egg hunt at home Whether it's indoors or outdoors, a treasure egg hunt or hunting by names, this will surely bring out the laughter in your house and give you a glimpse of the competitive side of your kids. 3. Make Easter cookies Bake some cookies together and decorate

them race off on the predetermined course. The winner will be the one who reaches the finish line first without dropping their egg. 7. Bunny, Bunny, RABBIT! If your kids have plenty of energy to burn, this is the game for them! As you’ve probably guessed, this is an Easter variation on the classic duck, duck, GOOSE game. Here’s how to play: Sit the kids down in a circle; Select one child to be “it”; The “it” child walks around the outside of the circle patting each player on the head and saying “bunny” until they want to say “RABBIT”; Both the “it” child and the RABBIT must hop around the circle trying to reach the vacant spot; Whoever doesn’t make it to the spot in time is then “it”.

9. Make a Cheeky Chick Pop Up Card Some colouring pencils or crayons, paper and a scissors are just about all you need to make these cute cards. Let your young kids send them to their grandparents and loved ones. These cheeky chick pop up cards will take pride of place on top of any mantelpiece! 10. Go to a Pet Farm This is the perfect time of year to visit a pet farm. After the long winter, the kids will love to run around the farm, taking in all the delights of spring. Feed a bottle to a baby lamb or cup a baby chick in your hand.

8. Egg Toss You will need plastic Easter eggs and a basket. Using colourful adhesive tape, draw a

Lough Allen Hotel & Spa • Drumshanbo • Co Leitrim • www.loughallenhotel.com

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Includes 3 Nights Bed & Breakfast and 1 Dinner Full use of the Leisure Centre, Swimming Pool and Kids Club Daily. (2 Adults and 2 Children Per Room)

Larger Families can be accomodated for. Contact our reservations Team for further details. Close to Lough Key Forest Park, www.loughkey.ie, Arigna Mining Experience, www.arignaminingexperience.ie, and Moorlands Equestrian Centre, www.moorelands.ie. Plenty of Activities in close Proximity of the Hotel.

To Book Call 071-96-40100 or email: info@loughallenhotel.com

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• Group Discounts Available • Now now taking bookings for birthday parties from 12 years old • The Perfect Stag & Hen Venue

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For all enquiries call 086 166 49 59 www.battlebridgepaintball.ie

To Find us: Drive from Ballymote towards Temple House / Ballinacarrow or from the N17 towards Temple House / Ballymote. Our GPS Co-ordinates: N 54°06.207´ W 8°34.053´

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New seven-seat Sorento comes with four-wheel drive as standard

he new 2013 Kia Sorento has gone on sale here in Ireland. Kia says the new car will be powered by an improved and more economical 2.2 turbodiesel outputting some 192 bhp diesel engine and both the trim levels available Ireland will be fitted with four-wheel drive as standard. The Sorento boasts seven seats and Kia says that the entry model EX version will be priced at €37,990, while the Platinum model will cost €41,790. The EX entry level model features 4WD as standard and also comes with a generous level of comfort and safety equipment. Also standard on the EX are 17” alloys, roof rack, Bluetooth, parking sensors, climate control in the front with manual heating/air con in the rear. The major specification differences on Platinum version include a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a driver’s seat with 6-way power adjustment, rain sensor, rear privacy glass, reversing camera and HID (High Intensity Discharge) lamps. The upgraded Sorento SUV incorporates significant changes including a re-engineered body shell, an improved 2.2 diesel engine for better fuel economy with lower emissions, improved ride, additional high-tech convenience and safety features, plus a fresh, new look for the exterior. “We are delighted to be offering a D segment 7-seater SUV that comes with AWD drive as standard at a very competitive price, unlike our major competitor in this segment where AWD is only available on higher trim models,” James Brooks, managing director of Kia Motors Ireland concluded.

James Foy Auto Service

Carraroe, Sligo

Specialist in Truck & Coach Recovery

Service-Repair-Diagnostic on All Makes & Models Timing Belts- Brakes Exhausts NCT Repair & Tyres www.quinnfix.ie to see full range of Quality Used Cars

24 HR RECOVERY SERVICE “From a Moped to an artic we’ll recover it”

Dromore West, Sligo Tel: 096-47052. Mob: 087-2541243 www.recoverysligo.com

Vehicle Recovery & Roadside Assistance Pick up and drop off from garage Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-6.00pm Sat 9.00am-3.00pm

www.quinnfix.ie info@quinnfix.ie

TEL: 071-9161767 Ardnaree, Ballina. 096-70523 Morgan

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“Your tyre specialists” ALL BRANDS - NEW & PART WORN

Keane’s MERCEDES SERVICE Garage TEL: 086-0563130 Urlaur, Killkelly, Co, Mayo Tel: 094-9649006 www.keanesgarage.com Get the same service as your main

dealer at a fraction of the price! • Full dealer service facilities • Full Mechanical Repairs • Star Diagnostic Service

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750x20, 825x20, 900x20, 1000x20, 1100x20, 10R 22.5, 11R22.5, 12R22.5, 285/80R22.5, Supersingles, 215/75R17.5, 225, 235, 245, 245/70R19.5, 285/65R19.5, 285/70R19.5, 825x15, 825x17, 600/60x22.5 and many more.

4 Wheel Alignment & Balancing

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We offer a wide range of services including pre-nct testing, car repair, recovery and sales.

Special Remoulds to Clear 180/65R365, 180/60R390, 200/60R390, 195/70x14, 205/70x14 €20 Each

We fix all types of motoring problems ranging from mechanical problems to electrical problems.

We also have a spray shop for all your bodywork needs.

We also sell high quality used cars at affordable prices. (See www.bundoranmotors.com or call us for details.)

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New A3 Sportback T

he new generation Audi A3 Sportback has gone on sale at a starting point of €28,500 plus €800 dealer charges. It is available with four engines initially, 1.4 and 1.8 TFSI petrol and 1.6 and 2.0 diesels. A 1.2 TFSI due in April will become the entry level, priced from €26,950 plus dealer charges. The Sportback format price represents €1,000 premium over the hatchback.

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MORANS

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

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Experienced contractor available to plant and supply whitethorn hedges for reps 3 and reps 4 and A.E.O.S. schemes Deadline approaching soon to have reps hedges planted.

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Castlerea, Co. Roscommon • Call Thomas 086-806-2760 • www.tullyforge.ie

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Castlerea Livestock Mart MONDAYS: Bullocks weekly from March to May and from September to December THURSDAYS: Heifers, Cows, Calves & Weanlings every Thursday. January to March Bullocks and June to September Bullocks. SATURDAYS: Weanlings from end of September to 1st week in November. Horse Sale 5 per Year - Feb, May, Aug and Nov.

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Commercial safety camera system. Suitable for tractors, machinery, diggers, combine harvesters etc. Required by law €250 All new Calving Camera Kits, wireless, distance no object (phone for details) TheTrulyOne Universal Bluetooth Display Car Kit. Dual handset compatible. Prices from €100

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

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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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LDER people who consume a diet very high in calories may be increasing their risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), the memory loss and mental-function problems that sometimes precede Alzheimer’s disease. In a new study of more than 1,200 people in their 70s and 80s, Mayo Clinic researchers found that men and women who consumed at least 2,143 calories per day had more than double the odds of having MCI compared with those who consumed 1,526 calories per day or less. Federal health officials recommend that women over age 50 consume between 1,600 and 2,200 calories per day, depending on how physically active they are, and that men in the same age group aim for between 2,000 and 2,800 calories. But the guidelines empha-

size the importance of balancing calorie intake and physical activity in order to maintain a healthy weight, not specific calorie amounts. This emphasis on calorie balance points to a key limitation of the new study: Although Geda and his colleagues took into account extenuating factors such as body mass index, genetic susceptibility to Alzheimer’s disease, and medical history (including heart disease, strokes, and diabetes), they had no data on exercise and physical activity. Future studies will need to examine both sides of the calorie equation, Geda says. The study participants, all of whom hailed from Olmsted County, Minn., filled out a detailed questionnaire about their typical diet over the previous year. They also underwent a series of memory and cognitive tests. None

had dementia, but the researchers determined from the test results that 163 had MCI. MCI is “the gray zone between normal aging and dementia,” Geda says. “People with MCI are not demented [but] they are forgetful a little more than expected for their age.” This forgetfulness goes beyond senior moments (such as misplacing car keys), and might include forgetting airplane flights and other important appointments, he adds. Although it remains to be proven, there is a plausible scientific explanation for how overeating might erode mental function. Consuming a high-calorie diet may spur production of harmful, oxygen-containing molecules, and these so-called oxidative radicals may accumulate in cells and cause neurons to break down, Geda says.

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Loss Assessors YOUR DEFINITIVE GUIDE

Your Loss Assessor will handle all aspects of the claims process

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

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

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For what type of claim is a Loss Assessor needed?

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

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

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FARM LIVESTOCK

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

BELTED GALLOWAY HEIFERS Out wintered. Good quality & quiet. Price: €710 upwards. Tel: 087-6289358

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

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

SUFFOLK RAM 2 years old, excellent breeding quality. Suitable for the 2013 breeding season. Near Killala area co. Mayo. Price: €130. Telephone 087-9485286 after 7pm CROSS BRED EWE LAMBS (Light) dipped, dosed, eating meal. Will make nice hogget's. Price: €60 Tel: 087-6289358 HAZELWOOD LAND FOR SALE 6.5 acres, good quality grazing, with road frontage. Tel: 071-9141458 SHORTHORN HEIFER WEANLINGS Born spring 2012. Very good quality, weaned, make excellent breeding replacements, out wintered stock. Mayo area. Call for price. Tel: 087-2853594 20 CHAROLAIS HEIFERS 20 super quality golden/white Charolais heifers. Have to be seen to be appreciated.Weighing on average 430-440 kgs. Price on inspection. Sligo area. Call for prices. Tel: 087-2216103 RAMS 4 horned rams, good strong sheep. Ready for work. Mayo area. Price: €200 Tel: 085-7693370 SUCK CALVES Mixed breeds, 3-4 weeks old, top quality, suit bucket feeding or suckling. Tel: 087-7127052 Ballina, Co. Mayo

4 YOUNG HENS Rhode island red & light Sussex cross. Over stocked. Price: €50 Tel: 087-2706123 SUFFOLK RAM 2 year old Suffolk ram. Excellent quality, great length & height. Ready for breeding now, & in future years. Mayo area. Price: €250 Tel: 087-9485286 GOOD SUFFOLK SHEEP 7 Suffolk Ewes, all with full mouth of teeth. All suitable for breeding. All have previously raised twin lambs. All from good breeding flock. Ages 3 to 5 years. All in good condition. Regular dosing. Easy to handle.West Mayo area. Price: €75 each. Tel: 087-6184154 FEATURED

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

SUPPLY OF ASH TREES Seasoned, ready for cutting for fire wood. Prices reasonable. Crossmollina area. Tel: 085-7653336 2 GO CART SEATS Suit 10 yr old plus, used only a few times. Price: €100. Plus BMX bike never used. Price: €70 Tel: 086-8730124 BUSINESS INVESTMENT Invest in a small business starting up with a guaranteed return. It's a recession beating contact. Tel: Padraig 087-9982216 REAL AUTHENTIC JEWELLERY 2 x Women's Rings. 1 x 25carrot. Also Diamond embraced Broach available. Sligo Town area. Please call 087-7128857 If there is no answer, please txt details, & I will call back. PRICE NEGOTIABLE VARIOUS Suit in good condition €250. Computer table €100. 2 coffee tables €50 €60. Cabinet with glass €350. Sligo area. Tel:086-8357127 / 071-9167664 HEDGING FOR SALE Strong 2 year old plants. Escallonia, Olearia (sea holly), Laurel, Fuchsia, Senecio. All in 2L pots. Ballina area. Price: €1.95 Also Beech bareroot 4-5ft only €2.95 Tel: 096-45353 HOLIDAY HOME

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

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

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

CORNER TV CABINET Like new. Price: €90 Tel: 087-0531328 TV STAND Pine make. Mayo area. Price: €50 as new. Tel: 086-0727923 2 ARMCHAIRS Comes from a 3 piece suite. Brown / gold fabric - draylon. With wood insert @ sides. Good condition. Mayo area. Price: €50 each. Tel: 087-8109485 BUNK BEDS FOR SALE 2 sets of bunk beds, like new, comes with mattresses. Good condition. Mayo area. Prices €100 each. Tel: 094-9035795 STANLEY OIL STOVE In excellent working condition. €400 ono. Tel: 085-1000998 COMPUTER DESK Good condition, plus The World Book Encyclopaedia, perfect condition. Sligo area. Tel: 071-9166541 VARIOUS ANTIQUES old solid wood church door 35" x 83" Price: €450. Teak door, glass & panel 32" x 78" Price: €50. Internal door panel white 30" x 78" Price: €25. 16" steel frame fireplace €150 Tel: 0868505794 VARIOUS FURNITURE ITEMS Suite of furniture, cabinet

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

for 2 years, has been taxed for 12 months. Reduced to sell. Roscommon area. Price: €10,000 Tel: 087-6190237 HONDA ACCORD 2.2l Dual aircon, Sunfoof, Full leather interior. Cruise control, Multifunction steering wheel. Sat Nav, Electric seats/mirrors. Bluetooth, ipod connection, 6 cd player. Parking sensors, Serviced every 10, 000k and full service history record. New tyres. Sold with 2 year NCT. Taxed until 2013, Genuine reason for sale. No time wasters please. Sligo area. Price: €14, 200 Tel: 087-6783480

MOTORS PETS 01 BMW 316 SILVER IN COLOUR very clean car, 18'' allows 6 disc changer very clean clear car, going in 2 NCT Ring for More Details 087-9327126 BLACK HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2 Litre, 2003, 90,000 miles, 4wd, reasonable condition, diesel, good mechanically and good tyres, Price €2400. Sold as seen. Tel; 087-1941144 2001 TOYOTA YARIS 1.0 Terra, 998cc. 97,000 miles. 2 Careful Owners €2,500 ono. Cash Sale Only, NO PRIVATE NUMBERS. Call Frank: 087-2862560 1999 BMW 3 SERIES Blue metallic, NCT End of October, 106,000 miles, very clean car, €1400 Tel: 087-3190517 TOYOTA AURIS 09’ 5 door hatchback. Driver & passenger airbags. ABS. Electric windows & mirrors. Immobiliser. Radio/CD player. Remote central locking. Power steering, front electric windows. Full service history. Just passed NCT, covered

PUPS FOR SALE 5 Pure bred cavalier king charles. 8 weeks old, wormed and microchipped, 3 black and tanned females, 1ruby female and 1 ruby male. €300. Tel Simon: 0851024275 JACK RUSSELL PUPS FOR SALE €50. Tel: 071-9167116 or 086-2406299 KITTENS AVAILABLE Ready to go, 8 weeks old, friendly, using litter tray, & eating. Free to good home only. Donegal area. Tel: 086-3645177 anytime

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GIANT 28" MANS BIKE Comes fitted with an electric motor. Ballina area. Price: €600 Tel: 096-22337

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SUPERCOLOUR PLAROID CAMERA 635 Camera. €70 Tel: 086-0727923 LARGE QUANTITY OF FIRST CLASS TURF AND WOOD For Sale. Shed Stored, delivered. Tel: 087-7462440 SUCK CALVES Red / White Hereford heifers 3/6 weeks old, very good quality, make excellent suckler replacements. Suitable for bucket rearing or suckling. Tel: 087-7120752

3 PIECE SUITE 3 Seater and 2 arm chairs in perfect condiiton, colour is pink, €350 ono. Tel: 087-2910664 (North Sligo area) NOKIA 6230I Condition New, No marks or scratches, one the most popular phones, ever made. Easy for anyone to use .Can post Calls only no texts or private number Tel: (085) 7572125 €65 VARIOUS Suit in good condition €250. Computer table €100. 2 coffee tables €50 €60. Cabinet with glass €350. Sligo area. Tel:086-8357127 / 071-9167664

ONE SMALL TRAILER fully covered, suitable for dogs, needs some repair, wheels etc. €400 Also trailer 6x5 foot, suitable for sheep or any househol use €450 Tel: 085-765336 NOKIA 6610I Unlocked to all networks in excellent condition looks like new. Easy for anyone to use . can post. Roscommon area. Price: €45.00 No private number or texts calls only Tel: 085 7572125 RED LEATHER 3 PIECE SUITE Good condition, Tel: 0872921243 - No texts or private numbers please. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR SALE 1 x Turnstyle, 1x Dropleaf table as new, music centre, 23” TV, High Nellie Bike perfect, 2 x old yard lights, fire crane, 5 x Internal doors 32” w x 77” h, 3 a antique fireplaces 24” w x 38” l, 2 x panel doors 80” x 32”. Call for more details. Tel: 087-7126795

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COSTA DEL SOL BENALMADENA. MINERVA JUPITER APARTMENTS. Studios from €100 to €250 pw. 1bedrooms from €150 to €350 pw. 5 minutes walk from the beach. 15 minutes by train/taxi from airport. www.costadelsoldiyholidays.com Tel: 091762454 evenings 0876549183 2 X PURE BRED CHARLAIOS BULLS 15 months old. Tel: 086-3383391 JACK FOAL 15 MONTH OLD DONKEY For Sale €100 Tel: 086-8791690 TOYOTA CARINA 1997, Silver, tax, new nct, sunroof, some electrics, service history, ready to go! Price €600 Tel: 087-7814030 BALE SPLITTER Perfect condition bale splitter. No damage, perfect working order. Roscommon area. Price: €950 Tel: 086-8572912 PARTS FOR MASSEY FERGUSON 35 120 Diesel, Ford 3000 Tractor perfect engine. €1500. Tel: 085-7402518 SELECTION OF HORSE DRAWN MACHINERY also a selection of antiques, skillet pots, creamery can, oil and tilly lamps Tel: 085-7402518 3 YOUNG ROOSTERS 9 months old, multi coloured, breeding stock free. Tel: 071-9664831 PEUGEOT 307 Skywagon, 2002, 109,000 miles, 1 owner, very clean, family car, NCT out, tax out, but will fly through test. €1400 Tel: 085-7637251 SHORTHORN WEANLINGS Born spring 2012. Very good quality, weaned, make excellent breeding replacements, out wintered stock. Mayo area. Call for price. Tel: 087-2853594

Mar 2013 • €2.00 • Issue 5

SEE REAR OF THE YEAR COMPETITION INSIDE!

INSIDE THIS MONTHS EDITION • OVER 300 OUT AND ABOUT PHOTOS! • INTERVIEWS WITH WELL KNOWN LOCAL FACES! • FULL GUIDE TO ALL THE MONTHS GIGS & EVENTS ISSN 2009-5422

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20 CHAROLAIS HEIFERS 20 super quality golden/white Charolais heifers. Have to be seen to be appreciated.Weighing on average 430-440 kgs. Price on inspection. Sligo area. Call for prices. Tel: 087-2216103 LIMOSIN HEFIERS Pure bred, 14 months old, excellent quality. Tel: 087-6799235 TOYOTA CELICA COUPE FOR SALE OIVVTi 1800 cc, 140 Bhp, Manual, Irish Car, Astra Black Leather interior, rear spoiler, NCT Aug 2013,ABS, Air COn, Alloy wheels, CD player, electric windows, electric mirrors, fog lights, full service history. €2995 Tel: 087-2250744 Enniscrone area

TWO LARGE SOFAS Blue, good condition. price €50 each. Also Two armchairs, fabric cover in perfect condition - prce €50 each. Two China Cabinets €50 Each. Tel: 087-2443317 LARGE PINE COFFEE TABLE In Excellent confition, small TV Caninet €20. Small TV Cabinet €20 in good condition, Panasonic 21” TV €40 with remote control. Tel: 087-2443317 GOOD SUFFOLK SHEEP 7 Suffolk Ewes, all with full mouth of teeth. All suitable for breeding. All have previously raised twin lambs. All from good breeding flock. Ages 3 to 5 years. All in good condition. Regular dosing. Easy to handle.West Mayo area. Price: €75 each. Tel: 087-6184154

WEANLING BULLS Charlaois Weanling bulls, 420 – 485kgs. Fully weaned. Roscommon area. Call for prices. Tel: 087-9628728 FOR TURF AND FIREWOOD Cakk 087-1413238 MANS 28" GIANT BICYCLE Hardly ever used, mint condition. Ballina area, already converted to an electric bike but easily changed by replacing front wheel, price with electric version €700, without €380 Tel:087-9698790 / 096-22337 SAMSUNG MOBILE PHONE FOR SALE Used once, locked to Tesco mobile with sim price €50 Tel: 087-2921243 No texts or private numbers please.

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McKelvey Asbestos Removal Ltd

Specialists in Asbestos Removal,Surveys and Reinstatement

Tom Vesey Precast Concrete IRISH AGRÉMENT BOARD

Works approved by Education Boards, Health Trusts, Commercial and Private Clients

Free Estimates Provided Tel: (028) 81670586. 0910

Fully licensed, insured and trained operatives

B FLOOD LTD

Tom Browne 0044 7748 638997

Drumlish Phone: 043-3329409 Area Sales Rep. Ollie Scally Phone: 087-2519848 olliescallybdf@gmail.com

NOW OPEN IN DRUMLISH, CO. LONGFORD Serving Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon with Readymix Concrete, Blocks & Stone.

BUILDING PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

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

• • • • • • • •

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

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

Graffymore, Newport Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo

Visit www.dg-upvcwindows.com

TO WINDOWS, DOORS & PATIO DOORS

GLASS PARTS ETC REPLACED

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

Brendan Gormley 071-9183860 087-2562669

• Made to measure Including cut-outs for sockets • Heat Resistant Tempered glass • Hygenic & Easy to clean • Painted Colour of your choice RAL or british standard paint charts • Easily fitted over existing tiles • Free quotation service

CONCRETING All types of concreting

Floors, Footpaths, Streets, Kerbs, Brick Paving, Tarmacadam, etc Call Seamus: 086-8617606

Far Finisklin Road, Co. Sligo

Lynns Dock, Sligo • Tel: 071-9157830 www.sligowoodflooring.com

Tel: 071-91 61924 Email: sales@sligoglass.com

Huge Range of Semi-Solids, Solids and Laminates

www.sligoglass.com

"pride in our work"

MAKERS, SUPPLIERS & FITTERS

MACE MIDDLE, CLAREMORRIS. www.mcganns.com A full listing of products and rates are available on request

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

Glenview Decorative Stone TM

Chris Mc Glynn Painter ! Decorater

No job to small

Internal, External, Commercial, Domestic

chrismcglynnpainting@gmail.com Tel: 086 382 7383

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

Mob: 086 355 3029 Tel \ Fax: 074 938 5649

Email: inishowenupvc@hotmail.com

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.

Filtration Silica Sands:

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.

TELEPHONE: 094-9388208 / MOBILE: 087-2503184

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

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

Painter & Decorator Available

Contact Mark on 087-1174709 or 086-8849050 • 20% Discount on all work • Any Colour • Any brand of your choice • Quality Work Guaranteed • C2 Registered & Fully Insured • Covering all areas

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Gilroy Glass Ltd

EST. 1980

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

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

Prop. Kevin Burns Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh

• Manufacturers of double glazed units to trade and retail

Suppliers & Installers of uPVC Windows & Doors

• Replace your existing double glazed units with energy efficient units

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

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

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

AT LAST - A PERMANENT PROVEN SOLUTION TO FLAT ROOF PROBLEMS

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WINDOW & DOOR SPECIALISTS

Hazelwood Rd, Sligo

North West Windows

LG GLASS

& GLAZING

Rubberbond EPDM Roofing Systems

- the ultimate flat roofing system exclusivley available throughout Fermanagh, Monaghan & Cavan.

Westport Road, Castlebar

Philips Building

Stone

Beltra, Co.Sligo

Telephone: 087-2496005 • Sandstone & Limestone for house walls and fireplaces • Gravel & Sand • Colour Chips in Ton Bags for Flowerbeds or Driveways • Natural Stone & Paving Slabs

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

Tel: 094-9022000

Tempo, Enniskillen. Tel: 048-8954 1493 Mob: 0044 (0) 7904 019484

www.lg-glass.ie

Decorative Mirrors Glass Shower Units Coloured Glass Internal Doors Glass Stairs & Balustrade

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

Fireplaces & Feature Walls External Walls & Pillars

T MASON FOR ALL YOUR BRICK, BLOCK AND STONEWORK NEEDS

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

Find the same cheaper and we will beat it!!

All Work Is Fully Guarnteed Call on 086 341 4213

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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

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

Thermal Imaging Smoke Testing Draught Testing Problem Solving CCTV Chimney Inspections

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

Covering County Mayo, Sligo & Roscommon

Tel: 087-2387338 sales@dgroofing.ie

ROOF CLADDING SUPPLIERS

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

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

E-mail: cashelchimneyrepairsltd@gmail.com

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BUILDING

CHIMNEYS

Timoney Windows

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS

FREEFONE: 1800 200 510 Relining, Repairing, Rebuilding

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

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

Oil Kits Supplied and Fitted, Stoves and Ranges Fitted

Declan 087-9974893

Tel : Office 1800 283067 or mobile 0877997671

www.chimneyrepairs.ie

Complete Chimney Care and Repair

FOR A FREE QUOTATION TELEPHONE

Donegal: 0719851722 Galway: 091596808 Mob: 086-8436945

info@timoneywindows.net www.timoneywindowsandconservatories.com

Modern Chimney Cleaning Stoves, Ranges, Open Fires

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

Aluminium Soffit & Fascia Covering Mayo & West Sligo

Tel 096-45423 or 087-2858333

Tom Cawley Plastering & Building Contractor

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

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

JAMES COYLE Carpentry

• Give your stairs a makeover with new banisters supplied and fitted • New Skirting boards, Door frames and doors fitted to a high standard • Fitted Wardrobes and Kitchen Units Updated

Keen Rates and Free Estimates

Tel: 071-9662569 or 086-8098957

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

BUY ONLINE @ www.silvershardware.com

RELINE • REBUILD • REPAIR

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

Chimney Fire Repair, Rebuild, Reline Camera Inspection

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

Fully Insured 25 Year Guarantee

Patrick Coyle Furniture Spraying

CHIMNEY FIRE

All Counties Covered North and South Contact John: 087-6257243

Damaged Chimney Repair Contractors NO - MESS - NO - FUSS

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

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D.G. Blocklaying & Sub-Contractor

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

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INSULATION PRODUCTS

GARDENING AND SHEDS

Molloy Timber Products www.mollytimberproducts.com

W 10 i th % t O ve his FF r t ad -

Garden Sheds & Dog Kennels Timber Fences Supplied & Erected Throughout The North-West

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

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

PHONE: 087-2536679 or 087-9280765

Sheds Workshops Farm Buildings

WHEELIE BIN SERVICE SKIP HIRE (All Sizes)

096-32500 www.loftusrecycling.com

NATIONWIDE GARDEN SHEDS & GARAGES

POWER WASHING • Red Fungus Treated & Cleaned

Contact Adrian for a FREE QUOTATION 087-4158927

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

• Soffits & Windows Cleaned • Spray Painting • Garden Maintenance C2 Registered & Fully Insured Contact: 071-9171576 087-2224844 Email: mckenna30@eircom.net www.pjcleaningservices.net

• Loft Insulation • Roof Insulation • Ceiling Insulation • Attic Insulation • Wall Insulation • Cavity Insulation • Basement Insulation • External wall Insulation • Underfloor Insulation • Floor Insulation • Basement Floor Insulation • Concrete Floor Insulation • Building Insulation • Home Insulation • Pipe Insulation • Boat Insulation

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

Lo-call:1890 818 838 Call Now 24 Hours Tel: 087-2416181

We produce our buildings with high tensile, extremely durable steel. Frame work fully galvanised. We don’t do cheap box section!

5mx3m €3,300 / 6m x 4m €3,500 / 6mx5m €3,750 7mx5m €3,950 / 9mx5m €4,900

SEAI Grants available upto €3,600

• Moss Removed From: Roofs and Tarmac Driveways

We offer the best quality steel buildings at unbeatable prices

• No maintenace required ever • Non drip lining applied to the roof • GDS Roller Door • Supply and Installation throughout Ireland

Wrap your home in warmth and comfort, with our Brillux external wall insulation.

Tel: 087-6330848 • Office: 094-9024156 costelloinsulation@gmail.com

GOLDEN GARAGES & SHEDS

www.goldensheds.com • info@goldensheds.com

Rahins, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

Upto 35% of heat is lost through walls

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

Free Delivery and assembly on a pre-prepared site throughout Connaught

Costello External Insulation

Doherty Insulation Services Buncrana Tel: 074-9320031 / 9320032 Derrry Tel: 048-71341785

Our Sheds & Garages are made from a High quality PVC Coated Galvanised Cladding Cloverhill, Roscommon Tel: 087-1558815 / 090 6634001

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

•Cavity Wall Insulation • • Bonded Bead • Glass Fibre • • Damp Proofing •Dry Rot • • Timber Preservation Specialist •

Mob: 086-3329628 / 086-8033776

ULTIMATE Insulation Services

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

Bonded Bead Cavity Wall Insulation Cellulose, Sheepswool, Fibreglass, SIGA Airtightness

New Buildings and Retrofit Call in or contact us for free advice and quotes Unit 2, Ballybrit Industrial Estate, Galway. Tel: 091 768 768

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PETS AND ACCESSORIES

Brick RADIO FENCE Fireplace

The Biggest & Best Value Fireplace Showrooms in Ireland

Construction

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

Drumany Beirne, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim

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

Specialising in Brick Fireplaces and Decorative Brickwork.

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

We Can Build all types of Arches, Bullseyes, Herringbones, etc For a FREE BROCHURE Ring Mon - Sat 1850 70 60 50 Email: info@petsafe.ie • www.petsafe.ie

DOG SAFE

086 731 2801

Visit our website @ www.brickfireplaces.ie Email: info@brickfireplaces.ie Phone: 087-9390504 0510

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

(Stove Body)

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

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Tel 096-22223

RIGHT PRICE

FIREPLACES

C OAL D ELIVERIES

40kg Polish Coal..............€13.50 40kg Doubles..................€11.50 40kg Singles....................€10.50 40kg Rough Slack...................€8 40kg Smokeless Fuel.............€14 Briquettes...€3.50 each Paper Briquettes...60c

Call 087-2972586

Tel: 071-9143183

TERRYS STOVES www.terrysstoves.com

• Free Survey available • Solid Fuel Stoves • Gas Fires

people with energy

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

SCRAP METAL

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Phone: 0872066910 or 0719197925 Effrinagh Village, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim Tel: 071-9623345 / 086-6073181 / Fax: 071-9620174

Kiltimagh, Co.Mayo

Metal Processors & Exporters

Deepwater Quay, Finisklin, Sligo Harbour, Sligo 071-9153360 • 071-9153362 Email: info@erin-recyclers.com

NEED CASH NOW! Why Not Tidy Up All The Scrap Metal Around Your Home Today BRING IT TO US AND WE WILL PAY YOU FOR IT, IT’S AS EASY AS THAT!

Forget The Rest!

We Are The Only Fully Licensed facility With Collection Permits For All Areas

SKIPS AVAILABLE Now Open Saturdays 8am -2pm

www.scrapmetalireland.com

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

Full Plumbing & Heating Services Available National Guild Of Master Craftsmen

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

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

SECURITY

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DEVANEY

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M.D.S

WATER TREATMENT AND SEWAGE SYSTEMS

24 Hr Emergency Service 365 Days

Maintenance & Drainage

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

• Septic Tank Cleaning

email: wimsey@eircom.net

Contact Damien: 087 297 4842 or 071 916 8086

WESTERN PUMP SOLUTIONS • • • • • •

• 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

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

• Sewer Pipe, Drain & Gully Cleaning • Septic Tanks & Grease Traps Cleaned • Toilets, Baths, Sinks - Odours Investigated • CCTV Pipe Surveying - Pipe Laying & Repair • Manhole Covers Replaced FREE ESTIMATES - C2 REG - FULLY INSURED For fast efficient service call your local engineer on:

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

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INTERIOR AND UPHOLSTERY

Rain water harvesting, tanks with and without filters Water pumps Water softners and filters Septic tank repairs Sewage treatment units Sewage pumps DOMESTIC AND INDUSTRIAL, SALES AND SERVICE ON ALL OF THE ABOVE

Call: 086-7751111

email: westernpumpsolutions@gmail.com INTERIOR AND UPHOLSTERY

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.

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

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

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Dating Classifieds 60 YEAR OLD GENT Hoping to meet lady for friendship and possibly leading to a relationship. Replies to Box number 945 at the usual address. TALL GENTLEMAN Would like to meet up with a Lady or couple, for discreet times & fun. Tel: 086-3401707 KIND SINCERE GENT 50 yrs, good looking, N.S. S.D. Enjoys the quiet things in life, cosy nights in by the fire. Would like to hear from kind loving Lady for discreet fun. Replies to box number 966 at the usual address.

GENTLEMAN FROM MAYO Would like to meet a lady age from 40 -70, for a nice time & a laugh, & discreet fun. Tel: 087-7109928

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