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OMEOWNERS in the north-west, similar to those elsewhere in the country, expecting letters from the Revenue in the coming weeks, with “indicative” values for their properties in preparation for the property tax, are in limbo when it comes to advice on valuations.

A Sligo-based auctioneer speaking to North West Express this week says the only realistic estimate when it comes to valuing a property is the price it will fetch on a given day. Given the current stagnant state of the market, particularly in rural Ireland, it is practically impossible to put an accurate estimate on the short or mediumterm value of a home.

Most property experts have cast doubts on the Revenue's ability to value every home in the country so it can tell the owners how much property tax it thinks they should pay.

Ronan Lyons, an economist with property website Daft.ie, said the taxman's approach would lead to horror stories of people being given wildly inaccurate values.

While the letters to homeowners will provide an “indicative” valuation” and owners will still be able to self-assess, those who deviate from the provided estimates face the prospect of inspections and challenges.

The Revenue has said that any value chosen by homeowners this year – including those it suggests – will apply for three years.

People will be reluctant to indicate a value, particularly with market prices still dropping.

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Continued from front Page Also, it means that if a property has to be sold within the three years at a price less than the value currently suggested, the seller will not be entitled to a tax refund.

Mr Lyons feels that self-assessment should be allowed for the first year and give people tax credits to have a professional valuation carried out.

"Revenue will be taking a stab at valuations and then seeing if people contest it. They'll be effectively groping in the dark. We will hear horror stories of small houses being valued for as much as larger houses."

Consumers Association chairman Michael Kilcoyne said it was too difficult to estimate values at the moment, with such low levels of sales in many parts of the country. He

feared that if the Revenue did not get its valuations right, prices would fall back at a time when strong signs were emerging that they are stabilising. Many others feel there will be a tendency to undervalue in order to reduce the tax liability.

Such people could be in trouble in they decide to sell. A purchaser may be reluctant to pay more than the recently declared value and the seller may be liable for back taxes as the sale price will appear on the property register for all to see. Since there are fears that self-assessment could lead to challenges from the taxman and concerns that Revenue will, in the end, have the final say in the matter, it seems the controversy surrounding all aspects of the household charge/property tax will trundle on well into 2013.

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Death of Roscommon woman at 105 The death has taken place of another of Irelands oldest citizens.

Margaret Feeney from Ashbrook, Scramogue, Strokestown, passed away at her home yesterday in her 106th year.

Margaret had celebrated her 105th birthday last October.

She was cared for by her son and daughter in law for the past several years, and gave an extensive interview to Shannonside radio on the occasion of her 100th birthday recalling times past, including going right back to her communion day.

Margaret had four children, two of whom predeceased her.

She was also predeceased by her husband Paddy in the mid 1960′s.

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Minister Varadkar denies he recommended Shannon over Knock

Continued from front page Following the rare sighting of the native African bird the cattle egret in Donegal this week, Birdwatch Ireland have said there has been an increase over the last few years in birds arriving from countries with much warmer climates.

Niall Hatch of Birdwatch Ireland said the sighting of the cattle egret at a pig farm in Donegal is not the first appearance of this bird in Ireland but it is unusual to find it so far north. “It used to be exceptionally unusual to see a cattle egret in Ireland at all, ” he said. “Over the last few years there have been a record number of them on the south coast, especially in Cork and in Wexford as well and the species has been spreading gradually northward through Europe.”

The bird, which follows herds of animals like cattle and horses to eat the insects they kick up, is most commonly found in the African Savana and normally needs warm winters to survive.

The bird, which follows herds of animals like cattle and horses to eat the insects they kick up, is most commonly found in the African Savana and normally needs warm winters to survive.

“It’s too short a time for the bird to have evolved but they are very versatile, they go where the food is and if they have to they can move on very quickly,” Hatch said.

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THE Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar has recently been embroiled in some controversy amid suggestions that he intervened to advise an airline to choose Shannon over Knock for the provision of a new service.

The allegation had been made

by Mayo Fianna Fail councillor Al McDonnell that the Minister had intervened in favour of Shannon.

However, in a short statement from the Minister’s office to local radio, signed by the Minister’s press officer – he states “the allegation is totally untrue”.

In his own interview with Midwest News earlier this week, Councillor McDonnell had stated that councillors were told at a

meeting between them and the management of Knock Airport, on Friday last, that Minister Varadkar had suggested to an airline that had been talking to Knock about providing a new service that it should talk to Shannon instead.

A statement from Minister Varadkar’s Press Officer on Wednesday reads: “The allegation is totally untrue. The only conversation that the Minister has in discussions with airlines is whether they will come to Ireland. There was never any conversation by the Minister or any of his officials suggesting that any airline should come to one airport over another”.

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Top Tips for Students Filling out the CAO Form WITH the CAO deadline of 1st February 2013 approaching, more than 50,000 leaving certificate students nationwide will begin to consider career and college options. We include her some advice for students and parents provided by Griffith College on completing the CAO form.

While completing the CAO form can be a daunting task for students, it is an important step towards securing their college and course of choice. Griffith College schools liaison officer Richard Murphy explains that there is no need for students or parents to be fazed by it. He gives his top tips for completing this year’s CAO form: • DO research your course choices in advance. Sites such as www.cao.ie and www.qualifax.ie are very useful to assist students with their decision.

• DO check the basic entry

requirements for each of the courses you are interested in. Some courses will have language requirements or may require a certain grade in Maths.

• DO apply online, as opposed to the paper format. The online form is significantly cheaper and it does not allow applicants to make mistakes by entering a course code that does not exist.

• DON’T leave it to the very last minute even with the online form, as computers can crash!

• DO fill in all 20 spaces provided for the ten Level 8 choices and the ten Level 6 and 7 choices to give yourself as much choice as possible.

• DO put course choices in order of preference with what you really want to do first. Don't try to second-guess what the points will be in August.

• DON’T forget the "Change of Mind"

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The Baby Bay Market is coming to Sligo!

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ollowing the huge success of the Baby Bay Market in Dublin, Baby Bay have decided to take the market nationwide and first stop is Sligo.

The Baby Bay Market is the ideal venue to buy, sell and recycle your baby stuff in a safe and fun environment. Run by mumtrepreneur, Mandy O’Rorke, this is the first market of its kind in Sligo.

Mandy is no stranger to Sligo and after attending Sligo RTC back in the 90’s met

their baby stuff online. She has just relaunched www.BabyBay.ie as a Free Ads website so parents can now post their unwanted baby goods for free.

Mandy comments “I’ve been running BabyBay.ie for over 2 years now and always wanted to run the markets alongside the website. Now we can provide parents with every option to buy, sell and recycle their baby stuff” The Baby Bay Market is a great way for parents to clear out and make some extra cash, but also for parents to be to make some big savings, particularly on larger items and pick up a few bargains too. There will also be some local businesses selling baby related products and services on the day.

Stalls cost €20 and are available to book online at www.BabyBayMarket.ie. You can also hire a clothes rail for €5. Your stall includes a 6ft dressed table and chair, plus space to the side for a clothes rail and up to 2 items. All events are indoor and customers are encouraged to bring the kids. Activities including colouring and face painting will be available to keep them entertained.

The Baby Bay Market will take place on Sunday January 27th at the Clarion Hotel, Sligo from 11am to 2pm. Stalls can be booked online at www.BabyBayMarket.ie. There is also a limited number of trade stands available too.

Admission costs €3, with €1 donated directly to Barnardos Children’s Charity.

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and married Sligo man, Jonathan O’Rorke of Chapel Street. Mandy comments “Part of the reason I chose Sligo as our first market outside of Leinster is because I know it so well and have lots of family and friends here” The Baby Bay Market has been running in various locations around Dublin for the past six months and the demand is huge.

Mandy also runs an online business BabyBay.ie, where parents can trade

‘Seize the David O’ Doherty’ – New Comedy Show to visit Hawk’s Well Theatre

DAVID O’Doherty is the stage name of David O’Doherty: comedian, writer and 1990 East Leinster under 14s triple jump bronze medallist. He is loved

across the world for his wry sense of humour and witty tunes played on his miniature electronic keyboard.

O'Doherty describes his style of comedy as "very low energy musical whimsy".

The Hawk’s Well Theatre is delighted that he sharing his new show with Sligo on January 18th, before taking it to Melbourne International Comedy Festival this spring.

O'Doherty is familiar face on our screens with T.V. spots on Comedy Central , RTE’s The Modest Adventures of David O'Doherty & BBC’s Never Mind The Buzzcocks. He also appeared in the feature film A Film With Me in It along with his brother Mark and Dylan Moran. This Christmas he won legions of new fans when he featured on the Oscar The Hypno-Dog album in aid of Dogs in Distress along with Villagers, The Divine Comedy, Cathy Davey, Lisa Hannigan, Graham Linehan, David Grey and others.

He delivers both his sung and spoken jokes in a dead-pan yet utterly charming manner. Most of his songs focus on unusual topics such as angry mathematicians, finding love, texts, muesli, and advice on how to dislodge a badger from one's leg.

In receiving the if.com Award (formerly The Perrier Award) at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival, he joined a list of former winners that includes Dylan Moran, Steve Coogan and The League of Gentlemen. He is also the author of several books, including co-writing the 100 Facts About Pandas (2010) and sequel 100 Facts About Sharks (2011).

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CONNACHT Gold production manager Dermot Gannon is pictured here with staff celebrating a successful year at the Achonry butter plant in Sligo.

In 2012 Connacht Gold was awarded the highest accolade of three stars for its Softer Butter at the prestigious UK and Ireland Great Taste Awards.

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New BER Regulations from January 9th

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he Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) has reminded property owners that all properties for sale or to let must display a Building Energy Rating (BER) certificate on all advertising effective from January 9th.

The SCSI said that new Building Energy Regulations, which are being implemented at a European level, will require the Building Energy Rating of a property to be published on all marketing materials for the property.

Ed Carey, Chairman of the Residential Property Group of the Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCSI) said “From January 9th, the energy rating of a property must be published on all marketing materials relating to the property and home vendors and landlords must have a BER

cert before the property is put on the market”.

BER certificates, introduced in 2009, are essentially a guide to the energy efficiency of the property. They rate the property on a grade from A-G, with A being the most energy efficient.

“My advice for anyone considering selling or letting their property is to have their property energy rated as the first step before contacting an agent as the agent will not be in a position to market the property until they have the BER certificate. A full list of BER assessors is available on the SEAI website www.seai.ie ” Carey concluded.

There are exemptions for certain categories of homes, for example, protected structures and certain temporary homes.

Shock as priest struck in early morning attack ATTACKS on people in rural communities have reached a new low and this week Gardai were searching for three men who attacked a Co. Galway priest and hit him in the face outside his home in the early hours.

Fr Christy McCormack, parish priest at Fohenagh, Co Galway, was accosted by the men as he arrived home shortly before 1am on Monday.

One of them hit him in the face. The three then fled empty-handed and drove off in the direction of Kilconnell. Fr McCormack spoke yesterday of his ordeal and praised the gardai's quick response.

"I was just home when it happened. I

drove between the church and the parish house and I saw them. I think I surprised them," he said. He said he quickly realised what the gang were up to.

"I questioned if they were there for assistance but realised they would have come to the front of the house," he said.

On getting out of his car, he was immediately hit by one of the gang, who then made off.

"I got a blow to the side of the face.

The skin broke, but I'm doing fine. I'm good now. These sort of attacks seem to be escalating. I got a shock."

Gardai are appealing to anyone who was in the Fohenagh area between

Salt barn urged for north Leitrim THE provision of a salt storage barn has been noted as a priority for Leitrim County Council after Cllr Frank Dolan raised the issue at the recent monthly meeting.

In a motion put forward by Cllr Dolan he noted that it was nearly three years since the facility was promised for the north of county and he noted that the salt barn serving south Leitrim had already been provided.

In reply he was told that Leitrim County Council has received approval to develop a salt barn at Cornastalk, Manorhamilton from the NRA and planning approval was received for the building in 2011.

“The Council requested permission from the NRA in February of this year to progress the construction of the salt barn, but the NRA was only in a position to fund the provision of a salt barnt on the N4,” observed the Director of Service, Infrastructure.

“However, the Council will continue to liaise with the NRA in regard to the provision of the facility at Cornastalk as soon as possible.”

midnight and 1 am yesterday and who saw anything suspicious to call them on 090 9631890.

The home of another cleric, Canon Conor Ryan in Hospital, Co Limerick, was broken into on Saturday evening while he was away saying Mass. As the intruders entered the property, the alarm went off.

This apparently did not deter them, as they tried to disconnect the security system, smashing parts of it in the process.

It is understood neighbours living nearby reacted to the alarm and, as they made their way to investigate, the thieves fled.

Become an organ donor with new licence form THE new driver’s licence form for people applying for licences from Januay 19th next provides people with an option of becoming an organ donor.

People filling in the form are encouraged to complete this section and local MEP Jim Higgins, in particular, who represents Ireland on the European Parliament’s transport committee, is urging the people of Mayo to enable their new licences to double up as organ donor cards.

Mr. Higgins said the new plastic credit card style licences will provide the option for drivers to carry a code identifying them as an organ donor.

“This is especially important as organ transfers following a car accident need to be done as quickly a s possible. It also means that people need to carry one less card, since the new driver’s licence will fit in your wallet,” he said.

MEP Higgins also pointed out that in keeping with the current legal position the person’s next of kin will be consulted in the event of any decision of this nature.

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Fiona set for “Sasta” New Year success

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ásta Fitness, a popular and rapidly growing health, fitness and weight loss franchise, is the brainchild of Leitrim based entrepreneur Fiona Egan, along with her business partner Joe Whyte of Innovative Fitness Solutions and they hit our TV screens earlier this week when they featured on RTE’s Nationwide programme.

The episode, which featured a segment on location at Innovative Fitness Solutions in Boyle where the treadmill based fitness pod,

utilising vacuum technology, are manufactured, and the sumptuous Sásta fitness studio in Sligo, featuring local woman Lisa McLoughlin as she turns her life around in a compelling feat to realise her dream of living a healthier lifestyle.

The Sásta fitness pod is a treadmill-based exercise machine which utilises vacuum technology.

Clients wear a special suit which seals the vacuum from the waist down resulting in creation of a negative pressure which acceler-

ates fat burn.

Working out on the Sásta fitness pod also results in improved blood circulation in lower body parts which are naturally prone to excessive fat deposits such as the abdomen, hips, buttocks and thighs. As the Client walks or runs in the Sásta fitness pod they can select whatever level they are comfortable exercising at and build up from a light walk to a jog as they wish. The Sásta fitness pods are only available through accredited Sásta franchises.

Sásta understands the importance of combining exercise with good Nutrition so Sásta offers their clients a range of FREE extras to complement their Sásta fat burning pod workout and ensure they shed the kilos, making them feel and look fantastic as they ring in the New Year and stay true to those resolutions in 2013. Sásta is like having your own personal trainer with one to one coaching where the Sásta team are committed to motivating clients to achieve their goals, in a fun way and without feeling deprived.

Sásta founder and Business Development Director Fiona Egan said, “Weight has always been an

issue for me, being 10 stone at 10 years of age; I struggled to maintain a healthy weight throughout my life. I’m delighted and very proud to have found a sustainable solution to my weight struggle with Sásta fitness and thrilled to be featured on RTE’s Nationwide programme. For many, a new year brings positivity and that usually means change.

“With that in mind, Sásta fitness is rolling out a series of creative and innovative healthy options for clients, including exercise programmes, recipes and meal planning advice as well as on-going support and tracking reports through our various studios.”

With Sásta’s state of the art studios, designed by Boyle celebrity interior design genius Neville Knott already successfully operating in Sligo and Cavan, Fiona is throwing down the Sásta challenge this New Year to those who wish to resolve to lose a clothes size in just four weeks. With a new studio in Athlone on target to open mid-January and one in the beautiful scenic town of Carrickon-Shannon, set to open at the end of January, isn’t it time for you to get satisfied.

the peak. In Roscommon prices took a massive dive of 20% in the final quarter, bringing the median price for a three-bed semi to just over €115,000, or 48.9% from the peak.

In Leitrim, where the fall from the peak has been close to 60% Daft puts the median price for a threebed semi at an unbelievable €95,000, falling 5% in the final quarter of 2012.The rate of decline in property prices nationally increased in the last quarter, with prices falling by 2.9 per cent – compared with a decline of 2.2 per cent recorded in Q3 – bringing the annual rate of decline to 14.8 per cent. According to the survey, the mix-adjusted average house price nationally now stands at €201,000, down 51.5 per cent from the peak.

Property Price Register figures reveal that just under 21,000 homes were sold in 2012 – up 15.4 per cent

on the 2011 figures, but almost unchanged from the 2010 total.

The author of the MyHome.ie report, Caroline Kelleher from DKM Economic Consultants, said the outlook remains uncertain with further volatility in prices likely in 2013.

“The disposable incomes of prospective buyers will be severely affected in the coming year by the measures announced in Budget 2013 – in particular the introduction of the property tax and the abolition of mortgage interest relief – and this will have a knock on effect on consumer confidence and the ability of individuals and couples to service a mortgage,” she said.

The feeling is that unless the adverse effects of the Budget are counterbalanced by some economic growth the prospects for recovery in house prices in 2013 are slim enough.

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House prices still tumbling DESPITE press reports of green shoots and some improvement in the property market in Dublin, house prices in the North-West continue to slide, according to the latest MyHome.ie and Daft Surveys released at the start of the New Year. In the Connacht region Galway was the only county where the median price for three-bed semis did not reduce in the final quarter of 2012. However, even here, the price, at €165,000, shows a drop of 44.5% from the boom period.

The trend indicates that it is still a buyers’ market. However, there are now additional factors which may frighten off even more of those intending to splurge in 2013. With first-time buyers faced with the abolition of the mortgage interest relief, an ever-tightening lending environment and the added burdens of Budget 2013, that sector’s ability

to invest remains compromised.

Those already on the ladder could be more reluctant to invest in a higher-end home due to the introduction of the property tax – an expense first time buyers will not have to face for three years.

The Daft.ie report indicates that in Mayo, prices in late 2012 were 20 per cent lower than a year previously, compared to a fall of 13 per cent seen in the year to late 2011.

The average home price is now €126,000, according to the report, 52 per cent below peak levels. According to the MyHome.ie survey, the median price for a 3-bed semi dropped 4.1 per cent in the final quarter to €139,000 – a drop of 36.8 per cent from the peak.

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Parents of transplant girl thank Galway community THE parents of an eight year old Headford girl who had two liver transplant operations in London last year have expressed their gratitude for the messages of support they received from

the local community over the Christmas period.

Little Polish girl Wiktoria Kubaczyk was unable to return home for the festive season, but her parents Mario and Anna have been taken aback by the support they have received from the people of Headford since she took ill last June.

Both Mario and Anna have been at their only child’s side since she was first rushed to University Hospital Galway in June, before her transfer by air to England, and a fundraising campaign which was started by parents at her school has raised almost €24,000 for the family.

A concert by Matt Cunningham at Campbell’s Tavern, Cloughanover, on December 21 last raised over €1,500 for the Kubaczyk family, who have not been home since she was flown from Baldonnell to the British capital in late July.

Wiktoria underwent emergency surgery at King’s College Hospital, before undergoing a second, 12-hour liver transplant operation in October which has given her a greater chance of survival.

Medical staff at the London hospital have been pleased by her progress and her condition was described as “stable” over the Christmas and New Year holidays. While there are still concerns over her kidneys, it is hoped that she may be able to return home to Ireland in the next two to three months.

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Shock as Galway’s Ironman event cancelled

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HE organisers of the Galway Ironman 70.3 triathlon are now looking to running an event in 2014 after funding issues forced the cancellation of this year’s event which was scheduled to take place in September.

Organisers E&R Events announced the cancellation through their website last week and expressed disappointment that the triathlon will not go ahead following

the success of the event, which attracted athletes from all over Ireland, Europe, and North America over the past two years.

E&R Events, run by city natives Eoin McCormack and Ronan Gilligan, had a five year contract with Ironman to run triathlons in Ireland and almost 1,600 athletes had pre-registered to take part in this year’s race, which was due to include a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile cycle, and a

13.1 mile run.

A study by the Western Development Commission found that the inaugural event in 2011 was worth over €10 million to the Galway economy and Mr. McCormack said it was unfortunate that a race which attracted hundreds of overseas visitors had to be called off in the year of ‘The Gathering’.

Mr McCormack said the organisers were expected to put up €250,000 to stage an Ironman event, but the organisers were compelled to call off the 2013 race when it became clear that funding was not forthcoming from Failte Ireland – who provided €65,000 to secure the race for Galway in each of the last two years.

“We put in an application to Fáilte Ireland for somewhere close to half what it normally costs a city to host an Ironman event,” he said.

“Fáilte Ireland at a local level were very supportive of this event, but we had to call it off when the funding was not forthcoming this year at a national level.

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THE Principal of Ballinamore Post Primary School in Leitrim says that none of the four students who were part of the expedition lead by Ian McKeever who was killed on Wednesday at Mount Kilimanjaro, were injured and are now all back with their families.

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cluding one teacher, her partner and four students aged between 16 and 17 were part of the expedition.

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The trip was part of a fundraising event which has been underway at the school over the past 18 months to

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Applicant information Evenings at IT Sligo ahead of February 1 CAO deadline

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ith the February 1st CAO deadline fast approaching, IT Sligo is hosting two information evenings in January for prospective students who are considering applying for entry in September 2013.

An information evening for mature applicants will be held on Wednesday January 16th and an event for people wishing to learn more about the Institute’s access programme, ‘Breaking the Mould’, will be held on Wednesday, January 23rd.

IT Sligo offers more than 50 internationally -recognised programmes in the fields of science, engineering, business, and social sciences. With more than 6,000 students, it’s one of the leading higher education institutions in the region, offering students the opportunity to study from higher certificate level right up to PhD. The modern 70-acre campus is located in Sligo town and boasts some of the best sports facilities in the region, including a fully equipped sports arena, a running track and a range of flood-lit playing pitches.

Access Officer Catherine McNelis is encouraging anyone who is aged over 23 and interested in exploring their options to attend the information evening for mature applicants: “The February 1st CAO deadline is approaching so this is the perfect time for people to look into their options,” she said.

A mature student is classified as anyone who is aged over 23 on January 1, 2013.

While mature students must apply through the normal CAO process, their experience and previous work experience will be taken into consideration when it comes to gaining entry.

Student Recruitment Officer Dara

McGoldrick will speak about the course options at the mature applicant information evening; “Up to 20 per cent of the places in our first year courses are available for mature students and this year one in six of our first year students are mature students, so you will not be alone and IT Sligo has great support systems in place to help mature students settle into college life,” she said.

The Institute’s Access Programme Breaking the Mould is targeted at any student who may otherwise not be able to receive a higher level education for a variety of socio-economic reasons. It’s open to participants from Connacht and Counties Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan.

Participants must be aged 22 or under, and have attended a post primary school or education centre in the catchment area.

School leavers, mature applicants and parents can access information about individual programmes on offer in an online Prospectus on the Institute’s website www.itsligo.ie and for further information on courses please contact 071 91 55222.

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Not the time to dismantle community Garda resources - McConalogue DONEGAL Fianna Fáil Deputy Charlie McConalogue has said the appalling attack on a 96 year old woman during a burglary at her home in Aghilly this weekend is further evidence that now is not the time to dismantle local garda resources.

“This horrendous attack has caused shock and distress right across the local community.

My thoughts are with this poor woman as she recovers from what was an extremely traumatic event,” said Deputy McConalogue.

“While the circumstances of this burglary are particularly upsetting, unfortunately too many people in this region have themselves been victims of burglaries in recent months.

It is clear that in many cases criminal gangs are targeting vulnerable communities and waiting for the right time to make their move.

The recent spate of burglaries in Donegal and across the North West region is causing real anxiety and fear for many people, particularly those living alone.

“What happened in Aghilly at the weekend must act as a wake-up call to the Minister for Justice Alan Shatter, who is currently engaged in a slash and burn of community garda resources. Many communities in Donegal have been left exposed by cuts to garda stations, patrol cars and garda personnel last year. And this year, Minister Shatter plans to shut down 5 more stations in Donegal including Malin, Annagry, Glencolumcille, Brockagh and Churchill. As if this wasn’t enough, we learned over the weekend that the Minister also wants to cut an extra 1,000 garda personnel this year, bringing the garda force to its lowest level in a decade.

“People cannot understand why the Minister’s response to a surge in burglaries in rural communities is to dismantle a garda force that took generations to build. I am pleading with the Minister to look at what is happening here in Donegal and in other rural communities nationwide, and to rethink his attack on rural garda resources.”

Roscommon native nominated by Obama for top CIA post A man whose parents come from County Roscommon has been nominated for the top job at the CIA by US President Barack Obama.

President Obama nominated John Brennan as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, according to international reports coming from White House officials.

Mr. Brennan, a CIA veteran, is currently Mr. Obama’s chief counter-terrorism adviser and was heavily involved in the planning of the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

His parents come from St. John’s, Lecarrow, in Roscommon but he was raised in New Jersey and went to Fordham University.

If confirmed later on by the Senate, Mr. Brennan will replace General David Petraeus, who resigned last year after admitting to an affair.

Call on State to give €5 million annual subvention to Knock Airport

Mayo deputy calls for new approach to jobs crisis The Fianna Fáil spokesperson on jobs, Dara Calleary, has criticized the Government’s job creation record and is particularly concerned over the growth in the numbers of long-term unemployed. He said that radical changes are needed in the Government’s approach to tackling the jobs crisis.

Responding to reports that the Cabinet is to meet on the issue later this month, Deputy Calleary commented: “Despite all the headline-grabbing action plans and jobs initiatives over the past 18 months, the Government has failed dismally at making any dent in the jobs crisis. Most worryingly, long term unemployment has got considerably worse and we know from bitter experience the scar that this can leave on society and the economy.

“I sincerely hope that this year marks a radical change in the Government’s approach.

The Taoiseach has indicated that the Cabinet will discuss its jobs strategy at the end of this month. This cannot be yet another windowdressing exercise. Ministers need to agree a change in direction on tackling unemployment that is focused on substance rather than spin.”

Deputy Calleary feels the Taoiseach himself is coming to the conclusion that ministers are not currently engaging in a “well-executed, coordinated response” to the unemployment crisis by his very action of calling the special Cabinet meeting.

“This year we need to see less PR announcements and more action that results in real jobs in communities across the country,” the deputy concluded.

AMID the controversy over funding for Irish airports a Mayo County Councillor has called for Knock Airport to be awarded an annual subvention of up to €5 million and significant capital investment from the Government to allow it to match its potential.

Members of Mayo County Council met with the

management of Ireland West Airport Knock last Friday in order to get a better understanding of what the airport needs to grow into the future following the government’s decision to write off Shannon Airport’s €100 million debt. No specific details are available from the meeting which was described as fruitful

and informative.

Charlestown based Sinn Féin councillor Gerry Murray had said that ‘unless Fine Gael want a death wish in the county’ it was inevitable that Knock Airport will receive a similar subvention but the question remained how much they would receive.

Cllr Murray explained that the reality of the situation was that the airport’s finances were surviving on parking fees and the financial situation was ‘fragile’. He said the airport were under an excellent management but felt the operational potential of the airport was restricted until they received an annual subvention.

“The airport has been facing the same problems for the past 20 years and during that time previous governments have failed to step up to the plate.

Since the Shannon bailout was flagged up 12 months ago, the management of Knock have

been knocking on the Taoiseach’s door. I think the government will make concessions, there is no other option for them but the only question is the nature of the concessions. “The airport will need a commitment on capital spending of €100 million and a subvention of between €2.5 million and €5 million per year.

That is no big deal, the Abbey Theatre gets €2 million per year from the Arts Council and that is not considered a big deal. People will say that is important but Knock Airport is every bit as important but there may be some people who may not think that way.”

Cllr Murray added that the financial limitations placed on the airport were restricting operation times for the airport such as late night and early morning weekend flights from London which he said would allow the airport to meet and exceed it target of one million passengers per year.

Andy weds as Mayo team heads for Miami IT was a bright start for 2013 for popular Mayo senior football captain Andy Moran who married local Ballaghaderreen girl, Jennifer Drake, on New Year’s Eve at St Nathy’s Cathedral in the town. The happy couple held their reception in Kilronan Castle, Ballyfarnon, Co Roscommon. Andy was joined by a host of his footballing friends at the reception.

Almost immediately afterwards the senior squad headed for Miami, Florida, for a well-deserved break and what an officer of the board described as the perfect start to the new GAA season.

“To be able to go away at the start of the year with their partners is great. The lads train four and five nights a week, they make a lot of sacrifices, and they deserve a trip like this after the year they had, “ remarked the officer.

Mayo’s trip is being paid for by GAA authorities at Croke Park as a reward for reaching the All-Ireland senior final last September. Although the team are not expected to train officially in Miami, team manager James Horan is likely to use the time to outline his plans for the upcoming NFL campaign.

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Microwave 'keeps bread mould out'

A Texas company could have an answer to some consumers' unwelcome discovery that just-purchased loaves contain mould.

MicroZap, of Lubbock, claims its technology allows bread to stay mould-free for 60 days. The bread is bombarded with microwaves for about 10 seconds, which kills the mould spores, chief executive officer Don Stull said.

The process could eliminate bakers' need for preservatives and the ingredients used to mask their flavour, increase bread's shelf life and reduce food waste, he said.

Researchers also see application of the technology in developing countries where there are fewer food safety standards and spoilage is a problem.

After 60 days, researchers found the treated bread that remained unopened had the same mould content when compared with a loaf fresh from the oven.

Lenovo to release 'coffee table PC' WITH family members spread out over the house, each with a separate PC or tablet, Lenovo is to launch something it believes will get them back together - a PC the size of a coffee table that works like a gigantic tablet and lets four people use it at once.

Lenovo, one of the world's largest PC makers, is calling the IdeaCentre Horizon Table PC the first "interpersonal computer" - as opposed to a "personal computer". At first glance, it looks like a regular all-in-one machine in the vein of the iMac - it has a 27-inch (68.6cm) screen with the innards of a Windows 8 computer built into it, and it can stand up on a table. But you can pick it up off the table, unhook the power cable and lay it flat for games. It is big enough to fit four people around it, and the screen can respond to ten fingers touching it at the same time. As a tablet, it is a monstrosity. The screen is the size of eight iPads stitched together, and it weighs 15lbs (6.8kg). It is almost as homebound as a flat-panel TV. The Table PC will include plastic "strikers" for Air Hockey, and joysticks that attach to the screen for other games, including multiplayer shoot 'em up Raiding Company.

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Intelligent cutlery and Android oven

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he Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is underway in Las Vegas, with the first day seeing some weird and dare we say unnecessary inventions being shown off including a

‘smart fork’ and an Androidpowered oven.

Tech firms from all over the world have begun pitching their products, with one of the weirdest on displaying being a fork

that monitors your eating speed.

The so-called ‘intelligent cutlery’ houses a sensor that detects when you pick up food, put it in your mouth and set it

back down on the plate.

Incredibly vital uses for this include keeping track of how fast you are eating, with the fork coming fitted with a buzzer to tell you to slow down.

‘I knew that I was eating too quickly and I had to modify my habits,’ Hapifork’s Jacques Lepine told the BBC. ‘Although I tried to eat slowly, I’d quickly start thinking about something else – I couldn’t control myself.’

The world’s first smartphonepowered oven was also being shown off at the Las Vegas event.

Dacor’s cooker has a 7 inch display which can show recipes in addition to the usual heating controls, while cooking times can be set manually via smartphone – perfect for those times when you’re busy base-jumping and forget to put a quiche in the oven. Also appearing on day one of CES was a home control app that can switch off your house lights and close the garage door, touchscreenfriendly gloves and a device that tracks lost luggage.

Samsung unveils gesture-control TVs NEW TVs from Samsung will recognise an expanded range of gestures so people can swipe through on-screen menus in a way that aims to revolutionise the old remote control.

Samsung, the Korean electronics maker, touts the new user interface as faster and more intuitive than before.

The new interface will be a feature of upcoming smart TVs, Samsung said. In addition, certain high-end Samsung smart TVs sold since last year can be upgraded with an add-on kit complete with the required quad-core processor - that will be sold separately.

At the International CES gadget show, Samsung also introduced an 85in "ultra-high definition" set, in line with rivals that are all rolling out screens with four times the pixels as the current HD. The higher resolution will let TV screens get larger and people to

sit closer without a decline in picture quality, though initially the price tag will limit those sets to technology's early adopters.

The new line-up of smart TVs respond to more natural speech and motion, similar to the way the Kinect controller on an Xbox 360 game console allows users to swipe through menus by gesturing in the air. The camera is mounted on top of the screen and can be folded back for people concerned about privacy.

Earlier, LG Electronics unveiled a new Magic Remote, which acts like a wand that is sensitive to motion and is used to navigate on-screen menus.

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Harry Potter’s wand, micro pig and breast implants top hotel lost property list

Unemployed graduate spends ‘last £500′ on billboard begging for job

Harry Potter’s original wand, a micro pig and breast implants top a bizarre list of items left in hotels in 2012.

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winning EuroMillions lottery ticket, a bucket of live crabs and a diamond-encrusted iPhone were also left behind, budget hotel chain Travelodge has revealed.

‘Each year our lost and found departments provide plenty of revelations,’ said Travelodge spokeswoman Shakila Ahmed.

‘From keys to a Bugatti, Harry Potter’s original wand, a micro pig, breast implants to a script from a well-known British soap programme, our customers’ left-behinds demonstrate what a cross section of people stay in our 527 hotels.’

Other bizarre items included a box of 200 Queen Elizabeth masks, a trunk of chocolate bars and a pantomime horse.

In a Travelodge in Essex, an 8ft pop-up spray tanning booth was left behind by a group of girls nursing their hangovers.

More than 20,000 books were also left behind in some of the firm’s 38,000 hotel rooms over the past 12 months, 7,000 of which were of which were copies of E L James’ best-selling erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey.

‘It is interesting to see for the first time ever that the most popular books to be left behind in our hotels during the last 12 months have predominately been trilogies and not celebrity biographies and chick-lit book like previous years,’ added Ms Ahmed.

Party in Monaco orders £1,000 curry from Dorset restaurant

The 24-year-old has found it difficult to gain employment after graduating from the University of Winchester with a first-class degree in media production and has therefore decided to use an unusual method to gain attention. Pacitti is hoping prospective employers will admire his ingenuity, or just take pity on him, and give him a role at their company. The billboard promotes his employadam.com website, which features a video of him talking about his marketing skills in a light-hearted manner.

He says in the video: ‘As you can see from my email inbox I have spent countless hours applying for jobs with no luck, which is why I have launched employadam.com.

‘I am looking for work in the ultra-competitive, cut-throat and slightly vacuous industry that is the media. ‘So if I seem like your ideal candidate then please get in touch because, to be honest, I am getting desperate.’ Pacitti, of Ryde, Isle of Wight, has already gained notoriety on Twitter, with thousands of users sending him supportive messages. And this isn’t the first time the media graduate has received attention for a website he set up.

He previously established thegirlofmydreams.co.uk to find a girl he dreamed about (he didn’t find her in the end).

Wealthy citizens of glamorous Monaco have the finest selection of continental haute cuisine on their doorstep. But nothing quite beats a curry.

Lotto winner has Our Lady Luck on her side The unnamed jackpot winner scooped £200,000 with a £2 stake on the Irish Lottery. She will give part of her windfall to the Church and wants to holiday in Lourdes, France, where there is a shrine to the Virign Mary, so she can say a prayer to Our Lady.

The 52-year-old winner, a Roman Catholic who lives in the Midlands, said: ‘I lost my job last year and my faith keeps me going.

Now I’ve won the equivalent of ten years’ wages, tax-free… it is surreal.’

Rupert Adam, a spokesman for William Hill, where the woman put on her bet, said: ‘God moves in mysterious ways but this lady had all her prayers answered in one go.

‘We’ve all heard of Lady Luck, but Our Lady moves this win on to a different spiritual plain.’

So one peckish party from the principality decided to order a takeaway – from an Indian restaurant near Bournemouth.

And far from protesting over the cost of making the 1,000km (650-mile) delivery, the Taj eaterie was only too happy to oblige. After all, the bill came to £1,000. Staff will freeze the food – £500-worth of tikka and madras curries plus a long list of side dishes – for its journey across the channel. ‘The great thing about curry is that it just keeps getting better and better, so you can keep it frozen and it still tastes great,’ said manager Sammy Islam, 25. The Monaco customers were left with curry cravings after enjoying a meal at the Taj – in Corfe Mullen, Dorset – on a visit to Britain. And they are not the only ones using the frozen delivery service. One couple in France regularly spends £500 on bhuna and balti dishes – and drives six hours to collect them from the ferry in a car with a freezer in the boot.

‘Anyone can order a frozen takeaway no matter how far away they live,’ Mr Islam said. ‘A lot of people who order our frozen curries are expats. They say they can’t find the same taste elsewhere so this seemed like a great idea.’

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Considerations for Choosing the Right Kitchen Cabinet for You T

here are considerations, such as price and finding help, to take into consideration when selecting your kitchen cabinets. Below are information that should help you:

Units for Corner Spaces More options exist for corners than for any other kitchen cabinet space. Units designed specifically for corners make the best use of available space. The simplest corner pieces butt one cabinet up against another, which cuts off easy access to the corner. A better choice would be diagonal units with a larger door, or double-door units which provide full access to the space. You might also want to add carousel or other slide-out accessories so

what you want. Find a designer whose tastes coincide with your own, then together you can choose a look and search for the items that fit nicely into your concept of an ideal kitchen. The designer can also help you find reasonably priced units with high-quality craftsmanship. If you're serious about buying, make arrangements to meet a designer or a cabinetmaker in a showroom. Some places will also carry the other kitchen components you may need, such as counters, sinks, appliances, and fixtures.

Some designers may have contracts to promote a particular cabinet product line, so don't rely on one opinion alone. See a few different people, and ask if they are truly independent contractors. Bring a copy of your base plan map as well as the floor plan you devised for cabinet placement. If budget is a big concern, try shopping in places where design services aren't necessarily tacked onto the price of the cabinets. But remember that with a less expensive price tag comes more personal responsibility - you'll have to be extra keen about the accuracy of each step, and not rely as heavily on an expert's advice.

items that were previously hard-to-reach are now easily at hand.

Quality Check Determine the quality of your cabinetry by examining the drawers - they are subject to the most wear and tear of any part of the unit. Compare the drawers of several different makes, and you'll likely see that joinery and quality differences are apparent.

If drawer guides and cabinet hinges are not adjustable - you should be able to finetune them with the cabinets in place then you will likely run into problems later.

With some frameless units, adjustable mounting hardware lets you re-level the cabinets even after you've installed them.

Check that drawer glides allow full extension of drawers, and that doors and drawers are properly aligned.

Service Help Simply deciding on the look and layout of your kitchen cabinets is not enough.

Part of the cost of some of these items includes service and installation help.

A kitchen designer can help you figure out how to make best use of your space.

Some retailers will ask you to fill out a sur-

vey so that they can zero in on the improvements you need for your kitchen you might need a specialty area for cooking, or an extra-large dining area for entertaining guests. As well, you may need extra space in the form of pantries for storing bulk food purchases. All these needs should be taken into consideration to help weigh your options.

Go to a showroom which displays many lines of cabinets - you'll get a more complete picture of what is out there, and

Design supply & fit Sliding Wardrobes Standard Wardrobes Walk-in Wardrobes Kitchens Offices Playrooms Trade and DIY supply.

Wooden Flooring Sliding doors (fully assembled or the components you need) Panels - 8 x 4 / 8 x 2 Several colours available and can be edged in any colour.

Tel: 071 9658591 • Mob: 087-9456652 • Email: djldesigns@eircom.net • Web: www.flairbydesign.com

Pricing Units The wide range of prices and styles can make buying cabinets a little tricky. But as long as you have your floor plan sketched out, personal style chosen, and budget considerations in mind, you should have no trouble getting a base price for appropriate standard cabinets. These prices are determined by the style of the doors and drawers, as well as the materials used in the construction of the basic carcass. But remember that each option and add-on will alter the original quoted price.

• • • •

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 Far Finisklin Road, Co. Sligo

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

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Considerations for Choosing the Right Kitchen Cabinet for You T

here are considerations, such as price and finding help, to take into consideration when selecting your kitchen cabinets. Below are information that should help you:

Units for Corner Spaces More options exist for corners than for any other kitchen cabinet space. Units designed specifically for corners make the best use of available space. The simplest corner pieces butt one cabinet up against another, which cuts off easy access to the corner. A better choice would be diagonal units with a larger door, or double-door units which provide full access to the space. You might also want to add carousel or other slide-out accessories so

what you want. Find a designer whose tastes coincide with your own, then together you can choose a look and search for the items that fit nicely into your concept of an ideal kitchen. The designer can also help you find reasonably priced units with high-quality craftsmanship. If you're serious about buying, make arrangements to meet a designer or a cabinetmaker in a showroom. Some places will also carry the other kitchen components you may need, such as counters, sinks, appliances, and fixtures.

Some designers may have contracts to promote a particular cabinet product line, so don't rely on one opinion alone. See a few different people, and ask if they are truly independent contractors. Bring a copy of your base plan map as well as the floor plan you devised for cabinet placement. If budget is a big concern, try shopping in places where design services aren't necessarily tacked onto the price of the cabinets. But remember that with a less expensive price tag comes more personal responsibility - you'll have to be extra keen about the accuracy of each step, and not rely as heavily on an expert's advice.

items that were previously hard-to-reach are now easily at hand.

Quality Check Determine the quality of your cabinetry by examining the drawers - they are subject to the most wear and tear of any part of the unit. Compare the drawers of several different makes, and you'll likely see that joinery and quality differences are apparent.

If drawer guides and cabinet hinges are not adjustable - you should be able to finetune them with the cabinets in place then you will likely run into problems later.

With some frameless units, adjustable mounting hardware lets you re-level the cabinets even after you've installed them.

Check that drawer glides allow full extension of drawers, and that doors and drawers are properly aligned.

Service Help Simply deciding on the look and layout of your kitchen cabinets is not enough.

Part of the cost of some of these items includes service and installation help.

A kitchen designer can help you figure out how to make best use of your space.

Some retailers will ask you to fill out a sur-

vey so that they can zero in on the improvements you need for your kitchen you might need a specialty area for cooking, or an extra-large dining area for entertaining guests. As well, you may need extra space in the form of pantries for storing bulk food purchases. All these needs should be taken into consideration to help weigh your options.

Go to a showroom which displays many lines of cabinets - you'll get a more complete picture of what is out there, and

Design supply & fit Sliding Wardrobes Standard Wardrobes Walk-in Wardrobes Kitchens Offices Playrooms Trade and DIY supply.

Wooden Flooring Sliding doors (fully assembled or the components you need) Panels - 8 x 4 / 8 x 2 Several colours available and can be edged in any colour.

Tel: 071 9658591 • Mob: 087-9456652 • Email: djldesigns@eircom.net • Web: www.flairbydesign.com

Pricing Units The wide range of prices and styles can make buying cabinets a little tricky. But as long as you have your floor plan sketched out, personal style chosen, and budget considerations in mind, you should have no trouble getting a base price for appropriate standard cabinets. These prices are determined by the style of the doors and drawers, as well as the materials used in the construction of the basic carcass. But remember that each option and add-on will alter the original quoted price.

• • • •

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 Far Finisklin Road, Co. Sligo

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

www.sligoglass.com

"pride in our work"

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TERRYS STOVES www.terrysstoves.com • Free Survey available • Solid Fuel Stoves • Gas Fires When buying a stove you need good information on the wide range that is available

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www.silversdoorstore.com For all your requirements on sliding door mechanisms: Top & bottom rollers systems : Pockets door kits : Glass sliding doors & screens : Sliding wardrobes doors-(wood / glass / mirror infill) inc locks & flush handles to match.

Now Stocking a Wide Range of UPVC & Timber Door Furniture

3 & 5 points locks : Handles : Letter boxes : Cylinders, Keyed & Master Keyed: Patio Wheels : Window stays : Espag window locks ( Roller Cam & mushroom) : UPVC & Timber Window Handles:Security locks: Draft Excluders: Window Hinges - (fire escape / easy clean / restrictors / heavy duty / top & side hung ) : Automatic Door Seals :

Kitchen Accessories

Pull out -Shoe Rails / Bins (swing & pull out )/ wine Racks / Multipurose :Larder & Pantry Units : Wicker Baskets : Wire Baskets : 3/4 & 1/2 Carousels : Spice Racks : Drawers : Cultery Inserts : Towel Rail

If you're looking for that perfect finishing touch, our experienced and friendly staff will be delighted to welcome you to our showroom, or to help and advice you on the phone.

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Ballina, Co. Mayo

entertainment guide

Who?

Weddings, Private Parties, Communions, etc.

Full Packages available, see Website for details

Where?

Dance Floors - Bar Units - Toilets - Lighting - Tables & Chairs - Catering Nationwide Service

Mill Street, Westport, Co. Mayo

FRACTAL: CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL AT THE LINENHALL

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usical talents Philip Lawson and Anna Murray present an exciting evening of contemporary classical music with video accompaniments at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday 16th January an 8.00pm.

Fractal is a contemporary music production company set up by composer, musician and writer Anna Murray and Irish classical guitarist Philip Lawson. It aims to create new contexts for contemporary music through informal settings and collaboration with other media. Dedicated to new Irish music, for this concert Fractal has commissioned new works for guitar and electronics from five Irish composers, to be performed as part of their debut tour by Philip Lawson. The pieces run the gamut from exciting rhythmic studies to contemplative musical meditations, each accompanied by a visual realisation of the music by Irish video artists including Maura McDonnell, Eric Grehan, Carsten Krieger and Jane Cassidy. Programme: Garrett Sholdice - 3 Interludes; Conal Ryan - Catalogue; Francis Heery - Reflected Shadow Reversed; Sebastian Adams - Tweet Piece (#2): Anna Murray Mutter; plus Benjamin Dwyer - Étude No. 1; Fergal Dowling Stops.

Fractal performs at the Linenhall Arts Centre on Wednesday 16th January an 8.00pm. Booking advised. Tel: 094 9023733 The Linenhall Arts Centre acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council in making this performance possible.

“Philip Lawson… sensitive interpretations, mastery of tone and strong sense of musicality.” - Irish Composers’ Collective

Telephone: 098-28760

• Pool Table • Darts • Smoking area • All Sports on our 7 Big Screen TV’s • Excellent Party Venue • LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT • DISCO BAR EVERY SAT & SUN NIGHT The Perfect Venue for Stag & Hen Parties!

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Sligo Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo.

Telephone: 086-3106632

• Par 3 Golf Course • Amusement Arcade • Go-Karting • New “Crazy” Golf • Budget accomodation B&B Just €15 per person

Tel: 096-76838

Just 5 mins from Ballina

MARQUEE & PARTY HIRE Weddings, Parties and Special Events We cover them all! Professional marquees all sizes including flooring, lighting, carpets, tables & chairs, heaters etc. tailored to your requirements.

CALL US FOR A FREE QUOTATION! Phone: 353 (0)96 32042 Mobile: 086-2692630 Farmhill, Kincon, Ballina, Co. Mayo www.toonsandballoons.com

When?

Tel: 086 8773635

SNOW WHITE & THE 7 DWARFS AUDIENCES will be treated to the magic and the usual high standard production of the Castlebar Pantomime, this January. The beautiful Snow White will have to overcome the evil Queen Razeval and her infamous magic mirror, if she is ever to live long enough to marry her Prince! Naturally, where would Snow White be without the Seven Dwarfs who are played by local children, staying true to their character throughout the show.

Even in the finale, Sleepy will continue to yawn, Grumpy will stay grumpy etc, but Dopey – well lets just say…. will NOT be as expected!

Snow White is played by Tanitha Tolan, and no Pantomime is complete without a Dame and with James Murray as Snow White’s Dame anything could happen!

Add in two comedy duo's, talented singing, dancing, acting and the transformation of the Royal Theatre stage into a fairy-tale setting, and you get a fantastic show not to be missed.

The show was first seen on the Castlebar Town Hall stage in 1998 and co-incidentally the 2013 version will again be directed by Donna Ruane, with Jason Guthrie as Choreographer and John Flatley being promoted from band member to Musical Director.

With tickets from usual outlets or direct from the Royal Theatre Box office this promises to be a show for all, young and young at heart - "oh yes it is"!

Evening shows on Thurs - Sat. Doors: 7pm. Show: 7.45pm.

Matinee showings on Saturday & Sunday - Doors 2pm, Show 2.45pm

Tickets, €16/€13, are available from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and online or from the Royal Theatre Box office on 0818 300 000 or 094 9023111.

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

Spa Treatments at home

Home-made Body Scrubs Body scrubs should be a part of skin care routine. Not only do they slough off dead skin cells, they increase circulation and leave the skin smooth and moisturized. They are used to prevent ingrown hairs before they happen by opening the pores and allowing hair follicles to freely develop new hairs above the skin's surface.

Homemade body scrubs have one advantage: they can be customized so they provide the best effects. You can change the fragrances by changing the essential oils you add to them.

Coffee Body Scrub Ingredients 2 cups of coarsely ground coffee 1/2 cup raw sugar 2-3 Tbs of baby oil / olive oil Mix all ingredients together in a plastic container. Take a hot shower to moisten your skin and open your pores. Using wide, circular motions, rub the coffee exfoliater onto your skin with strong, even pressure. Shower off excess and pat dry your skin. Your skin will feel revitalized and soft, so much so you will look forward to bath time in future!

Chocolate Body Scrub Ingredients 3tbs of cocoa powder 1 cup of brown sugar 1 tsp of vanilla oil (extract will work)

Olive oil as needed Mix all the ingredients except for olive oil. Start adding olive oil, gradually until the mixture starts looking like a paste. It should be applied on moist skin; the best time is after you took a shower. It will help the skin cells slough off faster. Use circular motion and massage gently using your fingertips. Rinse off with warm water Almond-Oatmeal Scrub Almond meal and oatmeal slough off dead skin cells, as sage tones. Whole-milk yogurt reinforces with the oil naturally released from the almonds during scrubbing to replenish the skin's natural moisture.

Ingredients 2/3 cup coarse ground almonds 1/3 cup dry fine oatmeal ½ tsp dried sage plain full-fat yogurt as needed Add almonds, oatmeal, and sage to food processor or blender and grind on pulse until they reach the consistency of course meal. Keep covered and cool in an airtight container until ready for use. Upon each use, take medium-sized handful (around 1/4 cup) of the mixture and combine with enough yoghurt to form a thick paste. Rub gently over skin with a washcloth or loofah sponge and rinse with cool water. Follow with gentle moisturizer.

Facial Masks They hydrate, moisturize, exfoliate and nourish your face. Each facial mask recipe is unique in its ability to bring life and glow to your face.

Strawberry Face Mask Ingredients 1/2 cup of strawberry 1/4 cornstarch.

Mix strawberries and cornstarch together to make a paste. Apply to face. Leave for 30 minute rinse off with cool water.

Avocado Face Mask Ingredients 1 avocado 1 tsp of apple vinegar 1 egg white 3 tsp of olive oil Peel and mash avocado and start adding the rest

of the ingredients. Egg white should be beaten before you put it in. When the mass is done, apply to face and wash off after 20 minutes or so. This mask provides great moisture for skin, making it soft and elastic.

Peach Mask 1 ripe peach 1 egg white 1 tsp unflavoured full fat yogurt Peel and pit the peach. Blend together with egg white and yogurt until smooth. Pat gently onto face. Leave on 30 minutes. Rinse with cool water. The Peach Mask is especially good for saggy skin as it tightens the skin and helps to fight wrinkles.

Fruit Salad Body Mask This may sound as if you're pouring a smoothie for the skin -- and you are, but for good reason.

Pineapple contains bromeliad; a protein-digestive enzyme which helps rid the skin of dead cells and dirt. It also counteracts histamines, has anti-inflammatory properties, and is a mild astringent. Grapes are rich in PCOs which provide protection against harmful UV rays, and, are anti-oxidants. Bananas have loads of vitamins, calcium and essential nutrients which keep the skin smooth and soft. Kiwi is high in vitamin C and has enzymatic properties. Honeydew is both soothing and hydrating.

2 slices pineapple - rind removed 1/2 med. honeydew melon - rind removed 1 doz. green grapes 1 med. banana - peeled 1 med. kiwi fruit – peeled Puree all ingredients in food processor. Mixture will be slightly lumpy. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Smooth onto body and/or face, leaving on for half an hour. This is an ideal treatment to use poolside, where lounging is assuring. Rinse off with tepid water, or an outdoor shower.

Chocolate bath 1 cup of unscented bubble bath 1/3 cup of unsweetened soy milk 3oz of grated or powdered dark chocolate Heat the soy milk and add in the grated or powdered chocolate. Stir well until melted and blended, but do not boil. Allow to cool. Mix well again just before adding to your bath.

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For more information or bookings call Patricia Heneghan on 087-6886239 Email: info@galway-counselling.ie Visit: www.galway-counselling.ie

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Appointments by arrangement

Westport Foot Clinic

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S.T.O.P. is a registered charity, which was set up to assist and support individuals who feel suicidal, are in distress, or those who have been bereaved by suicide.

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Counsellors are professionally trained and are fully accredited or working towards accreditation.

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Loss Assessors YOUR DEFINITIVE GUIDE

Your Loss Assessor will handle all aspects of the claims process

A Loss Assessor represents policyholders when they need to submit an Insurance claim, and our members have experience in dealing with all types of claim, for both private individuals and businesses.

Your Assessor will handle all aspects of the claims process, meeting with the Insurers' representatives, the Loss Adjuster or any other professional appointed by them, preparing your claim and negotiating the best possible settlement for you.They will also handle cases where liability for your claim has been refused by insurers, or where problems have arisen regarding policy liability or delays.

A Loss Assessor will:

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

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

White & Associates

Sadly, the reality is often very different.

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

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

There are always grey areas Claims assessing is not an exact science and there are many instances where there is no absolute answer to the way a claim for a particular item should be settled. Human nature being what it is, the Loss Adjuster is likely to lean towards his principals, the Insurance Company.

LOSS ASSESSORS charge a fee agreed with you in advance, for the work undertaken ON YOUR BEHALF

When should I appoint my Loss Assessor?

For what type of claim is a Loss Assessor needed?

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

Why should I need a Loss Assessor?

The only reason why anyone effects insurance is against the possibility of a claim. So when a claim does arise you have the right to expect that your

We represent you! We offer a fast professional service so don’t leave your claim to chance!

Our first consultation is free, so don't hesitate to contact us.

Leitrim: Tel: 071 983 3780 Mob: 086 600 7800 Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim

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

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

The way a claim is prepared and presented if every bit as important as the way in which it is negotiated and settled.

You therefore need to appoint a LOSS ASSESSOR as soon as you realise that you have a claim.

DON’T WAIT until things start to go wrong – when the Insurance Company’s LOSS ADJUSTER tells you that you are not entitled to claim for something which you were convinced forms part of your claim – or when the LOSS ADJUSTER tries to reduce the amount you are claiming. Often quoting “small print” in the policy

Loss Assessors and Claims Managers

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

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

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

• • • •

Have you been Burgled, items stolen or damaged?

Has your home been damaged by Burst Pipes or Leaks?

Have you had Storm Damage Or has your chimney been damaged by high winds?

Breaffy, Ballina, Co. Mayo e:info@sbassociates.ie • www.sbassociates.ie

Contact us Today for a no obligation consultation!

Clare Flanagan - Clare Office Doolin, Co. Clare Tel: 087 679 7009 Office: 065 7074 906 F: 065 7074 173 clare@auray.ie

Bart Grimes - Mayo Office Cornmarket, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo Mobile: 087-2830434 Office: 094 954 1561 F: 094 954 1723

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Visit us online www.auray.ie

No Fees unless your claim is successful

Ballinteane, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo Tel / Fax: 096-36214 Mobile: 087-6956143 declan@aaawestlossassessors.net www.aaawestlossassessors.net

Insurance Loss Assessors • Fire Damage • Oil Leaks • Flood Damage • Accidental Damage • Water Leaks • Quantity Surveying • Impact Damage

Edward Neary & Co Chartered Quantity Surveyors & Loss Assessors We take the hassle out of your insurance claim - simply we act on your behalf; commercial or residential.

Have you suffered flood, storm or fire damage? Burst pipes, water or oil leaks, vandalism, business interferences?

We look after the paperwork in negotiating your insurance claim. We act on your behalf to get the best possible outcome.

Regulated by the Financial AuthorityNationwide Service

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COMMERCIALS

03’ FORD TRANSIT JUMBO 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 FORD COURIER VAN 99’ Ford courier, 56, 500 Genuine miles. Very good on diesel. Sligo area.

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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.

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Price: €1, 300 Tel: 087-7904418

CROSS BRED EWE LAMBS (Light) dipped, dosed, eating meal. Will make nice hogget's. Price: €60 Tel: 087-6289358

Ages 3 to 5 years. All in good condition. Regular dosing. Easy to handle.West Mayo area.

Price: €75 each.

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Laurel, Fuchsia, Senecio. All in 2L pots.

Ballina area. Price: €1.95 Also Beech bareroot 4-5ft only €2.95 Tel: 096-45353

HAZELWOOD LAND FOR SALE 6.5 acres, good quality grazing, with road frontage.

Tel: 071-9141458

WEANLING BULLS Charlaois Weanling bulls, 420 – 485kgs. Fully weaned.

Roscommon area. Call for prices.

Tel: 087-9628728

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

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 WANTED Grazing for sheep, short term or long term. Crossmolina, Killala area.

Tel: 087-9854946

BALE SPLITTER Perfect condition bale splitter. No damage, perfect working order.

Roscommon area.

Price: €950 Tel: 086-8572912

4 YOUNG HENS Rhode island red & light Sussex cross. Over stocked.

Price: €50 Tel: 087-2706123

BRANCH SHREDDER / CHIPPER WANTED If damaged, I'm Willing to do mechanical or body repairs to it. Ballina area.

Tel: 086-3458330

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

FARM LIVESTOCK

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.

30 FREISAN BULL CALVES Born in January & February. Eating meal. Sligo area.

Price: €410 each.

Tel: 087-6733601

DRY SEASON HOPPER large quantities of Turf / fire wood. Truck / lorry loads.

Tel: 087-6321268

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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

HOLIDAY HOME

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

2 BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT On 5 star golf resort, near Murcia airport, & 55 minutes from Alicante, airport pick up - organised, apartment is fully furnished, large swimming pool, just off our extended pation, 24 hour security. €40 per night Tel: 086-8591954 gallagherrentals@ hotmail.com HOUSEHOLD

HEDGING FOR SALE Strong 2 year old plants. Escallonia, Olearia (sea holly),

FREE PRIVATE CLASSIFIED

MIRROR DINGHY Wooden. Sail number 68772. Outside is sanded paint and launching trolley.

Excellent starter boat and only a small amount of work required to get it into the water. Leitrim area.

Price: €450 Tel: 086-1700315

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 LARGE FISH TANK Coner unit, complete with large fish. Price: €400 ono.

Tel:086-0633517 STANLEY NO. 8 With splash back, as new.

Also 07' Toyota Ayris, 8,000 miles. 1 owner. Petrol, Sligo area.

Price: €6,500 Tel: 086-8943676

MOTORS

NISSAN PRIMERA NCT for a yr, lovely car.

Driver in Australia, so not needed. First offer around €1000 secures.

Tel: 086-8989571 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 03’ FIAT DUCATO 3.2 JDI. Slight knock in engine, not serious. Mayo area. Price: €700 Tel: 086-2499820 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 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 08’ TOYOTA AVENSIS D4D 2.0 d4d. 4 door in gold colour. Only 56, 300 miles, very economical. With low road tax of €302 PER YEAR. Six speed, NCT till 5/14. Lovely driver, just had 2 new front tyres. First to

see will buy! Mayo area.

Price: €9,950 ono.

Tel: 087-2246176 MINT AUDI A6 1.9 TDI SE. Absolutely mint condition in every way.

10000 miles. NCT 08/14.

Met blue, 4 new tyres. Remote central locking. Elec windows x4, Elec mirrors.

Dual climate control. Full leather pack, front armrest, power steering. Adjustable steering column, front fogs, 5 genuine Audi Alloys. (spare never used). On board computer, ABS, traction control. Colour coded mirrors & bumpers, chrome trim. Bluetooth phone kit, just after full service. Very economical, this car must be seen to be appreciated. Mayo area.

Price: €7,500 Tel: 087-2920131 BLACK 04’ BMW 320D, 150bhp, 6 speed diesel, tint windows, lip boot, spoiler roof. 19inch M5 alloys, new tyres, nice Bmw. 113k miles, cd player.

Full elec. Just after full service. Swirl flap kit, put in great driver, does over 55mpg. Cheap Bmw, quick sale wanted, as i'm going to Oz. Price: €4395 Tel: 087-3627961 03’ BMW 32OD 2.0 Turbo Diesel, black, NCT - 07/14, Tax - 12/12.

150BHP, 6 speed. ABS, cruise control, E/W (4).

Central locking, 18" M3 Alloys, Tinted windows, No swaps. Sligo area. Price: €4,200 ono Tel: 087-0578821 PETS

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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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 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 DRY SEASON HOPPER large quantities of Turf / fire wood. Truck / lorry loads.

Tel: 087-6321268 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 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 LARGE FISH TANK Coner unit, complete with large fish. Price: €400 ono.

Tel:086-0633517 STANLEY NO. 8 With splash back, as new.

Also 07' Toyota Ayris, 8,000 miles. 1 owner. Petrol, Sligo area.

Price: €6,500 Tel: 086-8943676 MUCK SPREADER Flemming muck spreader, 2 years old. Little work done.

As new. Mayo area.

Price: €1, 300 Tel: 087-7904418 BALE SPLITTER Perfect condition bale splitter. No damage, perfect working order.

Roscommon area.

Price: €950 Tel: 086-8572912 BRANCH SHREDDER / CHIPPER WANTED If damaged, I'm Willing to do mechanical or body repairs to it. Ballina area.

Tel: 086-3458330 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 WANTED Grazing for sheep, short term or long term. Crossmolina, Killala area.

Tel: 087-9854946 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 WEANLING BULLS Charlaois Weanling bulls, 420 – 485kgs. Fully weaned.

Roscommon area. Call for prices.

Tel: 087-9628728 30 FREISAN BULL CALVES Born in January & February. Eating meal. Sligo area.

Price: €410 each.

Tel: 087-6733601 KITTENS AVAILABLE Ready to go, 8 weeks old, friendly, using litter tray, & eating. Free to good home only. Donegal area.

Tel: 086-3645177 anytime 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 MIRROR DINGHY Wooden. Sail number 68772. Outside is sanded and ready for painting.

Comes with €150 worth of paint and launching trolley.

Excellent starter boat and only a small amount of work required to get it into the water. Leitrim area.

Price: €450 Call Richard on 086-1700315 03’ FIAT DUCATO 3.2 JDI. Slight knock in engine, not serious. Mayo area. Price: €700 Tel: 086-2499820 FORD COURIER VAN 99’ Ford courier, 56, 500 Genuine miles. Very good on diesel. Sligo area.

Price: €650 Tel: 087-9842659 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 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 08’ TOYOTA AVENSIS D4D 2.0 d4d. 4 door in gold colour. Only 56, 300 miles, very economical. With low road tax of €302 PER YEAR. Six speed, NCT till 5/14. Lovely driver, just had 2 new front tyres. First to see will buy! Mayo area.

Price: €9,950 ono.

Tel: 087-2246176 MINT AUDI A6 1.9 TDI SE. Absolutely mint condition in every way.

10000 miles. NCT 08/14.

Met blue, 4 new tyres. Remote central locking. Elec windows x4, Elec mirrors.

Dual climate control. Full leather pack, front armrest, power steering. Adjustable steering column, front fogs, 5 genuine Audi Alloys. (spare never used). On board computer, ABS, traction control. Colour coded mirrors & bumpers, chrome trim. Bluetooth phone kit, just after full service. Very economical, this car must be seen to be appreciated. Mayo area.

Price: €7,500 Tel: 087-2920131 BLACK 04’ BMW 320D, 150bhp, 6 speed

diesel, tint windows, lip boot, spoiler roof. 19inch M5 alloys, new tyres, nice Bmw. 113k miles, cd player.

Full elec. Just after full service. Swirl flap kit, put in great driver, does over 55mpg. Cheap Bmw, quick sale wanted, as i'm going to Oz. Price: €4395 Tel: 087-3627961 03’ BMW 32OD 2.0 Turbo Diesel, black, NCT - 07/14, Tax - 12/12.

150BHP, 6 speed. ABS, cruise control, E/W (4).

Central locking, 18" M3 Alloys, Tinted windows, No swaps. Sligo area. Price: €4,200 ono Tel: 087-0578821 07’ FORD FOCUS 5 dr hatchback silver metallic, 1.6 TDCI Zetec. Climate control, mint condition. Alloys, front heated windscreen, radio/CD with bluetooth system for phone. Colour coded bumpers/door handles.ABS brakes, power steering, C/L E/W E/M.Adjustable drivers seat, front central armrest.

Mayo area. Price: €6,500 Tel: 086-1569093 / 094-9362308 After 6pm 2006 FIAT DOBLO

for a removals van, or conversion to a camper. Genuine reason for sale. Sligo area. Price: €1,300 Tel: 086-0866592 10' X 6' CATTLE TRAILER Tractor drawn, single wheel on each side. Sligo area.

Price: €250 ono.

Tel: 087-6145916

BUILDING

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COMPUTER DESK Good condition, plus The World Book Encyclopaedia, perfect condition. Call for prices.

Tel: 071-9166541 COMPLETE HOUSE CONTENTS To include furniture, 3 piece suite, recliner, fridge freezer, washing machine, carpets, curtains, cutlery etc.

Tel: 086-170099 220 VOLT LIGHT Lighting plant, some years old never used. As new.

Mayo area. Call for price.

Tel: 096-71114 MOSES BASKET lemon colour, with mattress, stand & baby pillow.

Cot mobile, small play mat.

Baby bath. Castlebar area.

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Patrick Coyle Furniture Spraying 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

Multijet 1.3 Diesel. Full Wheelchair Access. NCT until 11/2013. 35000 miles.

Excellent Condition. Genuine reason for selling.

Sligo area.Price: €6,000 Call: 086-1273630 01’ OPEL ASTRA 1.4 4 dr saloon. NCT serviced, T belt replaced, new tyres. C/L, E/W, C/D player, very good clean car. Claremoris area.

Price: €1700 email: doortec2@hotmail.com - Mobile: 087-2725297 BEAUTIFUL C180 MERCEDES Like new, 70,000 miles genuine. Baby blue. Spotless, tested 4 months. Light on petrol, 1.8cc. Original receipts. Car is first class.Year is 94'. Don't miss this bargain. Mayo area. Price: €1,500 Tel: 086-3225458

JAMES COYLE Carpentry

00’ NISSAN ALMERA Silver colour, 1.5 petrol, saloon. Lovely condition, NCT 'd your end July 2013.

• Give stairs a Sligo makeover with new banisters area. Price: €800 ono. supplied and fitted Tel:• 086-3695592 New Skirting boards, Door frames and doors

fitted to a high standard 97’ VW POLO • Fitted and Kitchen Units Updated 1.0 petrol Wardrobes 998cc. Green colour 5dr. NCT ’d Jan 2014. Sligo area.

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K&C MULVANEY Ltd.

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Collection Service Daily Collection in all Areas Telephone: MULVANEYS at: Tel: 049-4338331 or 086-8551932 / 086-3827008

Maloney & Matthews LTD

info.damchimney@gmail.com

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

Damaged Chimney Repair Contractors NO - MESS - NO - FUSS

CHIMNEY CLEANING

DEAD AND WORN OUT ANIMAL COLLECTION Contact: JIM MATTHEWS - Tubbercurry

TEL: 071-9121928 / 087-7988064

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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NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL Gortnavilly, Lifford, Co. Donegal Tel: 074-9141957 Mobile: 087-2847730

BALLISODARE Tel: 071-9133417 or 087-6530767 PROMPT CALL-OUT Your Local Collector For Sligo Rams and Ewe’s Scrapie Tested

Mayo Sligo CO-OP Mart

Tuesday 11th December Sale of Bullocks & Heifers Bull & Heifer Weanlings, Cows & Sheep Tuesday 18th December Last sale of the year for Bullocks & Heifers Bull & Heifer Weanlings, Cows & Sheep Prebooking - Thurs 9am for Weanlings Fri - 9am for Bullocks, Heifers & Cows

email: ballina@auctionmarts.com web: www.mayosligomart.com

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FARM DIRECT SAME DAY SERVICE Michael O’ Connell

Drenches for Sheep and Cattle Sheep Dip Farm Sprays eg. Crop Sprays Dairy Hygiene Products High Quality Animal Licks for maximum performance Grass Seed Electric Fencing Equipment

Tractors Sales And Service Caraun, Claregalway, Co. Galway

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

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

Contact Numbers: 086 252 9314 • 091 799 116

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.

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PRUNING, STUMP GRINDING, TOPPING OR FELLING ALSO AERIAL PLATFORM WORK & WOOD CHIPPING

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DERREW, BALLYHEANE, CASTLEBAR, CO MAYO

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071-9634783 / 9633344 Only Licensed Knackers Yard & Service in NorthWest Lowest Prices and Daily Collection Guaranteed

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Also garden hedges ,wildlife hedges and orchards

Deadline approaching soon to have reps hedges planted.

Have you land you are not making use of it?

Why not plant it? 100% planting grant €515 hectare premium for farmers and €195 hectare for non farmers 0909

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JOHN McHALE LTD.

• Tractor And Trailer For Hire • Mini Digger With Driver For Hire For All Types Of Household Or Farm Work

• Upgrading Septic Tanks New Percolation Systems Installed

Phone Martin Now For A Quote 086-173 0135 • Covering The North West

Underground Bore Holes upto 75mm Save money and time on Council Levies, Traffic lights and digging up the road

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Domonic Frizzell for all your farm and reps fencing.

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

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

Irish Shamrock Trees

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

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087-6806781 / 071-9186927

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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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Trailers made to Customer Specification Delivery can be arranged

WANTED Ford, Massey

Fergusons, Fiats, New Hollands & Valmets 2WD & 4WD Anything Considered Running or Not Also Wanted All Rubber Wheeled & Track Diggers Any Condition Cash on Collection

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Range of Kubota RTVs in different variations available including the road legal version with fully enclosed cab.

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

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GARDENING AND SHEDS

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Costello External Insulation Rahins, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Wrap your home in warmth and comfort, with our Brillux external wall insulation.

SEAI Grants available upto €3,600 Upto 35% of heat is lost through walls

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

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“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

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ULTIMATE Insulation Services

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• We can save you up to 60% on your heating costs a year.

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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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COYNE

Tyres, Batteries & Accessories

Water Lane, Ballina, Co. Mayo GET WINTERIZED! Free Safety Check CALL IN TODAY no need for appointments FREE Tyre tread depth check FREE tyre pressure check FREE lightbulb check FREE wiper check FREE windscreen wash check FREE Battery check ‘As the evening draws in, take note of all the vehicles you meet on the road with one or more lights not working...that could be you!’

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James Foy Auto Service

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Call out Pat or Robert: 087-2686360 or 087-2201819 Phone/Fax: 096-72660 Email: info@coynetyres.ie

Carraroe, Sligo Service-Repair-Diagnostic on all makes of vehicles www.quinnfix.ie to see our range of Quality Used Cars Buy 4 Tyres & receive a €50 Service/Repair voucher 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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Station Road, Ballindine: 094-9364388 Michael

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

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dealer at a fraction of the price!

• Full dealer service facilities • Full Mechanical Repairs • Star Diagnostic Service

Selection of trailer tyres

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.

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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.)

KEITH REVINS

TYRES LTD

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Main Agents for...

• Wheel Alignment • Full Mechanical Servicing BFGoodrich • New Batteries • Brake and Clutch Replacement •• Bridgestone • Firestone

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Tel: 086-2569155 or 094-9621963

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PETS AND ACCESSORIES

Brick RADIO FENCE Fireplace

The Biggest & Best Value Fireplace Showrooms in Ireland

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

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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

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Call 087-2972586

Tel: 071-9143183

TERRYS STOVES www.terrysstoves.com

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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.

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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

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M.D.S

WATER TREATMENT AND SEWAGE SYSTEMS

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email: wimsey@eircom.net

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email: westernpumpsolutions@gmail.com INTERIOR AND UPHOLSTERY

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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 GENTLEMAN FROM MAYO Would like to meet a Lady age from 40 - 70. For a nice time, & a laugh, & discreet fun.

Tel: 087-7109928 GENTLEMAN 64, 5'11 N.S. S.D. likes music, going out walking, eating out, weekends away.

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Would like to meet Lady 55 - 64, for friendship maybe more. South Roscommon area. Replies to box number 987 at the usual address.

ROSCOMMON LADY Early 60's, W.T.M. Widower 60 -65. N.S. for friendship, leading to a relationship.

Replies to box number 968 at the usual address.

MALE SEEKING FEMALE New in the west male, 35, approx 5'11 of mid build.

Would like to meet female, 35 - 45. Smoker, social drinker. Good sense of humour. Mayo area. Over to you. Replies to box number 986 at the usual address.

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Likes eating out, keeping fit, cinema, music. Social drinker. Replies to box number 985 at the usual address.

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TEL: 087 240 1158 MON - FRI 10 - 5PM

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Tel: 085 192 4230

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Tel: 086-3968335

NICE GENT Age 44, would like to meet sexy lady, age from 22 - 50.

For friendship, nights out & discrete fun. No private numbers. Text or phone: 086-1043881

MALE SEEKING FEMALE Have a good sense of humour, kind, caring & honest.

Looking for friendship or relationship. Mayo area.

Replies to box number 984 at the usual address.

49 YEAR OLD GENT Farmer, would like to meet kind Lady. For long lasting relationship, age 40 - 52, I am single, N/S N/D. Replies to box number 982 at the usual address.

LEITRIM MALE 36 Non drinker, quiet, would like to meet lady aged 33 to 37, from Leitrim / Sligo area.

For long term friendship relationship. Replies to box number 981 at the usual address.

TALL DARK HANDSOME MALE Male - 40's - Mayo area.

Seeking female, for discreet times. Discretion is assured.

MATURE MAYO GENT Wishes to meet up with other good looking gents.

Discretion assured.

Replies to box number 979 at the usual address.

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LADY 64 Would like to hear from a lady for friendship, outings Would like to meet a nice fit country lady. Age 50 to & fun. Mayo Roscommon romantic gent 55 to 65. For 60's, who likes driving & a area. To meet once 1. Place letter in a BLANK, STAMPED ENVELOPE. long lasting your relationship. month. life. For friendship, quiet another 2.

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