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PRING may be here in earnest, the weather is getting warmer and we gather to celebrate our Irishness around the world and in our local communities. But it is against a backdrop of imminent decisions which could sound the deathknell of community life as we know it.

Claims that An Post is targeting 80 (or is it 200?) rural post offices for closure as part of a plan to plug annual losses of €12m is nothing short of “frightening” and similar sentiments have been expressed by community activists across the country.

Almost a third of the country’s post offices have shut in the past 20 years, leaving just over 1,100, half of them loss-making. Official figures show 137 closed from 1997 to 2001, 148 from 2002 to 2006, 197 from 2007 to 2010 and single-digit closures annually since. The latest traunch may represent the heaviest hit yet on rural Ireland.

An Post have officially denied that any such decisions have been made but and a letter from An Post CEO David McRedmond to postmasters stating he expected “major decisions” by the summer speaks for itself. An Post also said that they are planning for “a commercially viable and self-funded network which will meet the needs of citizens across the State”.

Lofty words? However, it seems they are still overlooking the fact that the rural post office network is much more than a business model; it is central to the lifeblood of countless communities in rural Ireland.

At a local level we see the impact. On the N59 (Sligo-Ballina) there is no post office or shop between Dromard and Dromore-West. Recent years have seen the closure of post offices in Cloghans and Knockmore, and other regions in Ballina’s rural hinterland. Continued on Page 2

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Mayo delegation visits Tourism Ireland in New York

Hillarie McGuinness and Ruth Moran, both Tourism Ireland; Cllr Michael Kilcoyne, Cathaoirleach of the Castlebar Municipal District; Deirdre O’Brien, Tourism Ireland (from Castlebar); Cllr Henry Kenny, Mayo County Council; Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland; and John Condon, Castlebar Municipal District, in the Tourism Ireland office in New York.

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epresentatives of the Castlebar Municipal District and Mayo County Council, who are in New York for the St Patrick’s Day period, met with senior executives from Tourism Ireland in New York last week. They were briefed on Tourism Ireland’s extensive promotional programme for 2017, which is in full swing right now.

Tourism Ireland aims to build on the success of 2016, which was the fourth record-breaking year in a row for Irish tourism from the United States. Tourism

Ireland is prioritising North America this year, as a market which offers a strong return on investment, in terms of holiday visitors and expenditure. Our important ‘culturally curious’ and ‘social energiser’ audiences are being targeted with distinctive vacation experiences, events and special offers tailored to their interests. Tourism Ireland is creating ‘stand out’ for the island of Ireland in the US, highlighting experiences like the Wild Atlantic Way. Promotions aim to grow travel to the regions of Ireland, during

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the shoulder and off-peak seasons.

With the recent announcement by Norwegian of new flights to Ireland from New York (Stewart International Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island), the total number of transatlantic airline seats this summer will be 60,000, from 20 North American gateways to the island of Ireland – that’s 10,000 additional seats (+20%) compared to summer 2016.

Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America, said: “We were delighted to meet with the representatives of the Castlebar Municipal District and Mayo County Council and to have the opportunity to brief them about the extensive promotional programme we are undertaking in the United States this year. Our ambition is to surpass the record-breaking performance of 2016 and to deliver a +9% increase in revenue and a +6% increase in visitor numbers from North America in 2017 i.e. €1.6 billion generated by 1.7 million visitors.

Over the coming week, Tourism Ireland will participate in and promote the island of Ireland at a range of St Patrick’s Day events across the United States.

Chicago will also be going all out to celebrate St Patrick and Ireland once again this year, with numerous buildings and sites across the city ‘seeing green’ – including Navy Pier, the John Hancock Center, the Civic Opera House, the Wrigley Building, Novak Construction, Sheraton Grand Hotel, State Street, Chicago Gaelic Park and One Prudential Plaza, as well as the Irish American Heritage Center, which joins the initiative for the first time.

Bumper music fare in Coleman Centre A fabulous trio, Mossie Martin (fiddle), Noelle Carroll (flute) and Sean Carroll (button accordion) will perform in the Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, on Saturday, 25th March.

Mossie, originally from near Keadue, Co. Roscommon, learned his music from Longford fiddler, Seamus Thompson. He has played extensively abroad in recent years in Australia, France and Spain. A tutor with FETAC, he currently teaches a PLC course in Traditional Irish music in Drumshanbo and is also a member of the All Ireland winning Dartry Ceili Band.

Noelle, from Teesan, Drumcliffe, Co. Sligo, has been involved in teaching the younger members at the Fred Finn CCE branch over the past number of years and is also a member of the Dartry ceili band, as is her older brother, Sean, who was taught by his father, Michael, originally from Co. Leitrim and who played with the well-known Leitrim Ceili Band.

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In East Mayo the community in Kilmovee have seen the removal of social payments from the local P.O., with the local Community Council having to provide transport for elderly people to travel to Kilkelly each week to collect their money.

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the Shrine who run the HUB programme every summer, offering children and young people a fun, safe and happy environment to learn more about their faith. The activities will be available in the Rest & Care Centre to coincide with the talks throughout the day. Youth are also asked to get involved in the Mass which will be celebrated by at 3pm in the Basilica.

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he days are getting longer and there is plenty of optimism in the air at Knock Shrine as preparations are underway for new faith events taking place throughout the spring and summer months.

The latest faith renewal events have been developed to offer new and engaging day retreats, workshops, courses and spiritual concerts to the local community and pilgrims visiting the world famous Shrine. As with previous events, the new programme includes a mixed array of training and enrichment days and workshops to appeal to a broad audience and offer hope, healing and enrichment.

These faith programmes aim to reach out to an ever wider range of people by focusing on topics that are engaging, relevant and challenging, encouraging people to reexamine the role of God in our lives and nourish our own personal spirituality.

Celebrating Family; Preparing for World Meeting of Families 2018 On Saturday 8th April, Knock Shrine will welcome Archbishop Michael Neary and Archbishop Diarmuid Martin for one of the most important events of the year entitled ‘Celebrating Family; Preparing for World Meeting of Families 2018’. This will be a day-long event, the main purpose of which is to invite families to the National Shrine and help them to prepare for the World Meeting of Families next year. It is also an important aspect of trying to link in with Pope Francis’ message of renewal of faith in Ireland and of the family.

Fr Richard Gibbons, P.P., Rector of Knock Shrine is hoping that the day will be both informative and inspiring for families.

‘We hope that it will offer families the opportunity to start thinking about the

WMOF 2018 and how it can inspire and guide them in family life. The family as a collective, faces enormous challenges today, however it is hoped that this event will be a positive and meaningful connection for people, facilitating open discussion, time for questions as well as a prayerful and special day with family Mass celebrated by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and Archbishop Michael Neary.’

The programme for the day will include a presentation from keynote speaker Fr Timothy Bartlett, Secretary General for the World Meeting of Families who will discuss the theme chosen by Pope Francis for WMOF2018, ‘The Gospel of the Family: Joy for the World’ and provide information to give families a better understanding of the various aspects of the celebration.

Breda O’Brien, columnist for the Irish Times will facilitate a public discussion from a number of families who will speak of their own personal experiences and the challenges of living as a Catholic family today. This will be an open and relatable discussion for families coming to Knock for the day. The afternoon will offer opportunity for questions and further discussion with the speakers.

Fr Richard continued, ‘In light of all the heart breaking news that has come out in recent weeks, it is hoped that this will offer people the opportunity to engage with the new direction Pope Francis is taking and renewed hope for the life of the Church in Ireland.’

A Great Welcome for Families A range of workshops and activities will be made available for children (aged 5 years and over) and young people who are attending the day with their parents. This will be facilitated by the Youth Ministry at

National Mass of Thanks for Organ Donors and their Families To mark Organ Donor Awareness Week 2017, a special Mass will be celebrated at Knock Shrine on Sunday 2nd April at 12 noon. This day is being organised by the Family Centre at Knock Shrine in solidarity with those who are waiting and those who have received an organ. Giving the gift of life is considered by many to be the ultimate act of kindness, and this week is a great opportunity to highlight the phenomenal impact organ donation can have on a person’s life and their families.

Monica Morley, director of the Family Centre at Knock Shrine is anticipating the day, ‘Thousands of lives are touched by organ donors every year. The Mass is a celebration for all who have been saved, and indeed for those whose loved one were organ donors and wish them and their wonderful legacy to be remembered. It is also to give families a chance to be a part of a special and prayerful day, whether it’s to give thanks or

to pray for a loved one. Families will be taking part in the liturgy and it is hoped that it will be a very special and memorable occasion for all.’

Organ Donor Awareness Week is organised by the Irish Kidney Association and is a great opportunity to get people thinking about their potential to become a donor and get a discussion going around it with their friends and family. The focus of the Week is to raise awareness about the ongoing and ever increasing demand for organ transplantation which relies on the public for organ donation. Its key message is that families need to talk and keep the reminders of their willingness to donate visible.

Those wanting to find out more about the Mass can contact Knock Shrine on (094) 93 88100 or log on to www.knockshrine.ie Spiritual Retreats and Training Days Deirdre Ni Chinneide returns to the Shrine on Saturday 6th May with a day retreat entitled ‘Resting in the Arms of God’. This is a follow on from the successful ‘Living in Hope’ retreat which was held last year.

A number of practical workshops will also take place, including the ‘Enrichment Days for Parish Ministry’ with John Paul Sheridan and Colette Furlong for Ministers of the Eucharist and the Word, Adult Catechism Studies, ‘Leading God’s People in Prayer’ with Mary Connolly and ‘Quiet Days for Busy’ people day retreats taking place on March 11th and April 29th.

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ince the pulling of Turlough Park’s successful Feile na Tuaithe this year concern has grown, particularly among local councillors, about the future of the National Museum of Country Life near Turlough village, close to Castlebar, which employs more than 40 people and is regarded as a major economic and cultural asset to the region.

These concerns were not alleviated following an “update statement” provided recently by Tony Candon, manager-keeper at the National Museum of Country Life, who claimed that the closure of the Museum was ‘never, ever a consideration of the National Museum of Ireland’.

The concern had arisen also as a result of some statements by the National Museum of Ireland over funding issus, but Mr. Candon sought to “put minds at ease” by referring to the Museum of Country Life as a “story of ongoing development”.

However, Councillors Al McDonnell and Cyril Burke were unhappy about the absence of a permanent reassurance from Mr. Candon and the lack of specifics in his statement. When the presentation was over, Cllrs Al McDonnell and Cyril Burke expressed serious concerns.

According to Councillor McDonnell (FF): “Turlough Park is the biggest tourist attraction in this municipal district. This presentation, coupled with concerns over GMIT, could lead to a very gloomy future for Castlebar. We will fight for both.”

Cllr Cyril Burke (Fine Gael) took issue with Mr Candon’s presentation and the museum on a number of points.“I’m concerned that too many things are being seen as a challenge and not an opportunity. I’ve had conversations with

people involved. Like any business, the museum is about having a product and the second part of that is getting people in to see the museum. I’m concerned visitors are not pushing as open a door as it should be.

“Féile [na Tuaithe] has been more than successful, and I have grave concerns about the fact that it has been pulled and about the effect this will have on visitor numbers.

“I’m also concerned that people who run a falconry business who approached the Museum about running falconry at the museum have instead moved elsewhere …

That could have brought greater numbers to the museum,” said Cllr Burke, adding: “The museum had no marketing person for 18 months. That should have been brought to our attention.”

Cllr McDonnell was critical of the fact that no major exhibition is planned for the museum in 2017, as well as cuts in curatorial staff and the lack of an agricultural curator. He added that the decision to locate the museum in Mayo was met with ‘outright resistance’ by the board of the National Museum in the mid 1990s, and he praised Taoiseach Enda Kenny, then the Minister for Tourism and Trade, for ‘using his good offices at the time’ to secure the location in Mayo.

Cllr Michael Kilcoyne (Independent) criticised the fact that councillors first heard about the cancellation of May’s Féile na Tuaithe at last Thursday’s meeting, while Mayo County Council Chief Executive Peter Hynes had been told last autumn.

Mr. Candon thanked the councillors for their ‘very constructive and very helpful’ comments. He said that the cancelling of

Féile na Tuaithe, which attracted close to 30,000 visitors some years, was due to resources, both in terms of finances and staff.

Earlier, he said the Féile na Tuaithe was ‘distorting other activities’ and that ‘other areas are seen as a higher priority within the museum, and I’d agree with this’. He described the event as ‘a victim of its own success’, and said the grounds were operating at breaking point when 28,000 visitors turned up two years ago.

He said that the museum co-funded Féile na Tuaithe with Mayo County Council for three years, a term that ended in 2016.

While it would not run in May this year, it might return in 2018, though not in the same format.

Mr. Candon admitted that the government moratorium on recruitment had prevented positions being filled, but that this was changing, and a new marketing officer has been in place since Christmas.

Replying to councillors, he said that the National Museum ‘as a whole was threatened with closure’, as its budget allocation was ‘not adequate’ in recent years, but it received ‘just enough’ Government funding to prevent it from becoming insolvent.

“We have been struggling over the last number of years,” he admitted, but added that the facility has provided a boost to the area since it opened as a National Museum in 2001.

Conceding that no major exhibition is planned for 2017, he said ‘I haven’t the staff’. He stated that he had requested more staff to facilitate such an exhibition, but his request was not approved.

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IT Sligo’s New Head Of Engineering & Design - Úna Parsons I nstitute of Technology, Sligo is pleased to confirm the appointment of Úna Parsons as the new Head of School of Engineering & Design.

She succeeds Mr Shane Fanning who is leaving the Institute to take up a new management position with the medical devices company Mallinckrodt Ltd. An experienced and award-winning Chartered Engineer, Úna has held the post of Head of Department of Mechanical & Electronic Engineering at IT Sligo since 2012, but her association with the college stretches back to her own student days – as a toolmaking apprentice in the former Sligo Regional Technical College (RTC).

As Head of Department of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Úna has been instrumental in the recent development of IT Sligo’s new vision to become a Precision Engineering and Manufacturing Centre of Excellence. She was also a key initiator in the establishment of the Engineering Expo at IT Sligo, which is an annual showcase of engineering, collaborating with local industry and schools across the North West region.

Prior to joining IT Sligo, Úna was Chief Executive Officer of the Crafts Council of Ireland and previously held senior roles with Engineers Ireland and Bausch & Lomb – one of the world’s largest suppliers of eye health products.

As Industry Director with Engineers Ireland, she helped devise and develop the inaugural Engineers Week in 2007, which has become a nationwide, week-long programme of events celebrating the world of engineering.

“It is a privilege to lead IT Sligo’s School of Engineering & Design through the next phase of its development and expansion,” said Úna. “As a former apprentice here, I have a particular affinity with the Institute, its students and its heritage within the engineering and manufacturing sectors. I also have a great interest in the creative sector and, given that the School’s portfolio also includes the Institute’s department of Computing and Creative Practices, I look forward to developing IT Sligo’s contribution to the region’s cultural and creative offering.” Úna is originally from Dublin and lives in Gurteen, County Sligo.

Broad welcome for new Traveller status THERE has been widespread welcome across the North West of the recognition of travellers as a distinct ethnic group, the culmination of a campaign that has been waged for decades.

In Sligo alone there is an estimated 500 travellers from a nationwide population of approximately 40,000 of the ethnic population and Sligo Traveller Support Group (STSG) has expressed its delight with the decision of the State to make such a significant statement.

Numerous bodies have recommended for some time that the Irish state recognises Traveller ethnicity including the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, the Ombudsman for Children, and a number of United Nations committees such as the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women.

STSG manger Bernadette

Maughan said: “This is a truly historic day for Travellers in Ireland.

“After years of hard work we are absolutely delighted that our unique culture, identity, history and ethnicity will be formally recognised by the State. “On a practical level it will help direct much needed targeted services at those who need education, medical and accommodation supports. What is as important though is the confidence this historic announcement will give us as a community to meet the challenges that we face.

“It is also fantastic for young Travellers in that they can now grow up confident that their own identity, culture and history is as important as any other group in society”.

The new status for the Travelling community has also been welcomed by Councillor Martin Baker, chairperson of the

Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee.

He said the Travelling community have their own traditions and ways and these needed to be respected.

“No matter who you are or your background everyone should be treated equally,” he said.

In Sligo local Traveller, Bernard Sweeney, who made headlines when he contested the last General Election, said that as far as he was concerned the recognition of Traveller ethnicity was just phase one but they would now be the seeking of a formal apology from the State for forcing assimilation into the settled community on them.

He said this was evident across all areas of Irish life including the education system and with regard to children taken into care. It had led to a lot of confusion amongst the

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Travelling community and an identity crisis for many.

“While the recognition is an historic moment for the Travelling community it is very much a bitter sweet moment,” he said. It won’t obliterate all the prejudices. There is much more to be done.

Mr. Sweeney reiterated his claim that the 40,000 travelling community were the descendants of the true Irish natives.

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oróige held its annual National Volunteer Conference in Sligo - the European capital of volunteering for 2017 - this weekend (3-5th March, 2017).

Hundreds of volunteers travelled from all over Ireland to attend the conference involving keynote speaker John Davis, Professor of Childhood Inclusion at University of Edinburgh; to participate in workshops and exchange ideas on best practice in youth work.

Twenty-six volunteers attended the conference from Mayo.

Foróige also launched the results of a survey of 500 Foróige volunteers it conducted this year. The findings included: Over 95% of Foróige volunteers feel they benefit from volunteering The biggest benefit volunteers gain from volunteering is ‘A greater sense of belonging’ The biggest challenge facing volunteers working with young people was found to be ‘Too few volunteers’ according to over 31% of respondents 89% of volunteers feel youth work needs

greater resources When asked what aspect of youth work do you think needs greater resources? The largest proportion said ‘more funding for rural youth work’ The volunteers answered that the greatest benefit of youth work to young people is the ‘Opportunity to express themselves in a safe environment’ Sean Campbell, CEO of Foróige said “the work of youth work volunteers is crucial to the well-being of young people, what this survey shows is that it is also of enormous benefit to the adult volunteers.

“Volunteers feed back to us all the time that helping young people, getting involved in their local community and meeting other volunteers is one of the most positive forces for good in their lives. That amazing feeling you get from giving of your time and energy to something so important really can’t be replicated in any other way.

“Volunteering can reduce stress, help you find friends, teach new skills and even

advance your career. Giving to others can also protect your mental health by keeping you mentally stimulated and providing a sense of purpose. We all need connection to others; it’s fantastic that our volunteers gain so much whilst giving to the young people of their communities.

“Without volunteers Foróige simply could not do the work that it does in reaching 50,000 young people each year through clubs, projects and programs like Youth Citizenship, Leadership and Big Brother Big Sister. They have touched so many young lives and empowered young people to develop; express themselves; and achieve things they may never have thought possible.

“We have an amazing army of 6000 volunteers in Foróige, but as the survey shows we need more, especially males. If you would like to make a difference to a young person’s life visit http://www.foroige.ie/volunteer-enquiry and get in touch with us,” Mr Campbell finished.

Is new Crossmolina Fire Station just an election promise?

MAYO Deputy Dara Calleary, in addition to many local people, have expressed dismay and frustration that a new fire station promised for Crossmolina will not be delivered before 2020 despite funding for the project being announced two weeks prior to last year’s general election.

In reply to a parliamentary question placed by Deputy Calleary, the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government Simon Coveney confirmed that the current indicative year for delivery of the project is 2020.

Deputy Calleary said: “To be quite frank I am disgusted with the reply received from the minister. To make a funding announcement two weeks before a general election but to have no intention of delivering on the promise for a further four years stinks of a vote-grabbing exercise and nothing more. “A new fire station for Crossmolina is a much-needed facility. The fire personnel in the town do an amazing job in difficult circumstances and the existing station is not fit for purpose.

“In the past number of years we have seen at first hand the fantastic assistance

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Leitrim native China bound after “greatest trick shot ever”

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romahair native Shane O’Hara is competing in the Chinese World Pool Championships after what has become known as the greatest trick-shot ever has gone viral.

Shane, known to many in Leitrim pool circles having competed for the Leitrim Pool Association for 10 years, manages a bar in Bristol and created a trick shot to generate publicity for the sports bar.

He was pleasantly surprised to discover his efforts were viewed 40,000 to 50,000 times.

Twelve months later Shane decided to challenge himself further and as he said himself he “put a bit of extra effort in”. That effort has certainly paid off and the video he uploaded in January has to date been viewed in excess of 250 million times! Setting-up the trick shot took four hours while it took a further three or four hours of trial and error before the shot was successfully completed in the small hours while the premises was closed.

The lengthy period setting up the

shot was followed by a similar period of trying to complete the incredible shot, which begins with a golf ball being putted down a flight of stairs. Words can’t truly do justice to what follows but numerous snooker and pool tables are all utilised before a second golf ball is seen rolling along the bar counter and into a practice putting golf hole.

The 59-second video took between 70 and 80 takes to get just right but Shane felt that if the pressure was truly on and he was given just one go to nail the shot he would have been able to do it.

The video proved to be an instant success and media outlets in the UK were quick to pick up on the trick shot with various BBC programmes particularly impressed.

In the weeks since the video became a viral sensation Shane has been asked many times if he really succeeded in completing the shot in one take.

“Loads of people are saying it is fake but that is giving me way too much

credit!”, he said. Since it was uploaded the video of the incredible shot has gone viral throughout the UK and further afield but surprisingly there wasn’t a huge reaction in Ireland and such was the amount of media interest in England Shane didn’t have time to fully promote his exploits back home.

As a result of the exposure he has received Shane has been invited to compete in the Chinese Pool World Championships which are currently underway. Shane explained it is a new cue sport which is taking Asia by storm and this week’s tournament will feature a selection of snooker and pool players from throughout the world.

Talking about his chances in China Shane noted, “I would be more likely to beat the snooker players. The way the game is designed, my skills outweigh theirs.”

The benchmark for aspiring athletes in any sport is said to be 10,000 hours of practice and Shane says, “I’ve blitzed that multiple times.”

Calls for more support for GMIT MAYO county councillors last confirmed their support for the future sustainability of the Castlebar campus of GMIT and called on the Minister of Education to provide funding to secure its future.

Councillors discussed for over an hour at the monthly meeting of the Council a special motion calling for all existing programmes and courses available at the Castlebar campus to be retained and appropriate additional courses be provided to ensure the ongoing viability and expansion of the campus.

Last month management at GMIT informed staff at the Castlebar campus and local politicians of plans to cut four courses at the campus, namely Heritage Studies, Building Management, Digital Media and the Higher Certificate in Business in ICT Skills and Administration.

Consequently, management were accused of undermining the growth

and development of the campus in Castlebar.

Particular criticism was directed at Dr Fergal Barry, President of GMIT, who was accused by a number of councillors of being arrogant to them when they met him to discuss the future of the campus.

Swinford based councillor Michael Smyth said that boards of Institutes of Technology are obliged to have an approved and published strategy and the Castlebar campus currently did not have one.

“One can only question the commitment of those who have responsibility to have such a plan in place at this stage, but one must also question the timing of the new unpublished or unapproved strategy to remove so called ‘non-viable programmes’,” he said.

Cllr Smyth also noted that Letterkenny IT has a campus in Killybegs which recently had €3 million

in funding ring-fenced by the Department of Education and asked why Mayo always had to be the poor relations?

Picking up on this point, Cllr Michael Kilcoyne said that the Castlebar campus was €1.8m in debt because it was not receiving adequate funding from Galway. He also called on funding to be ring-fenced for the Castlebar campus and proposed a Council delegation meet with the Minister for Education to lobby for funding, a proposal which was unanimously supported by his fellow councillors.

A public meeting on the future of the Castlebar campus of GMIT took place in the TF Royal Hotel in Castlebar on Friday, March 10th The speakers included Lisa Chambers, TD, former councillor Paddy McGuinness who was to the fore in campaigning for a third level campus in Castlebar during the 90s - and Wilson Bird of Castlebar Chamber of Commerce.

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Learn to Coach for Health: A unique Postgraduate Applied Health and Wellness Coaching programme now taking applications at St. Angela’s St Angela’s College, Sligo is taking applications for the postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Applied Health and Wellness Coaching (Level 9, NFQ). The aim of the course is to provide each participant with the education and skills needed to coach people towards improving on their existing health status, whatever that might be. Coaching is used in a wide variety of ways and is used to support people with whatever goals they have for their health and fitness. Examples of possible goals are “establishing a fitness regime, achieving weight loss, managing stress”. Coaching is particularly useful for those coping with chronic illness and evidence suggests that maintaining underlying health and fitness is particularly important for those with chronic illness as taking control of one’s health leads to better patient outcomes and fewer periods of acute illness.

The programme will be led by Dr Helen McGloin and Dr Patsy McSharry who are both certified Health and Wellness Coaches and Lecturers in the Department of Nursing, Health

Sciences & Disability Studies.

“The course is aimed towards graduates of health, nutrition and/or fitness, health care professionals or any person who has a role in supporting people to change health behaviour” explains Dr McGloin.

The programme is unique in Ireland and will be delivered in a blended learning format. “Students will study independently at home, supported by on-line lectures and assignments and attend a small number of scheduled workshops” adds Dr McGloin. “The programme can be undertaken over two to five years on a part-time basis, completing modules at their own pace.” The flexible nature of the programme allows students to complete all six modules to receive a postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health and Wellness Coaching or complete the first three modules to attain a postgraduate Certificate.

For more information about the course you can visit www.stangelas.nuigalway.ie or contact Margaret Hession at mhession@stangelas.nuigalway.ie or 071 9195540

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Mayo people urged to support Daffodil Day – March 24th

Ballina Daffodil Day committee pictured in the Gateway Hotel Swinford at the Mayo Launch of Daffodil Day which takes place on Friday, 24 March at back from left: Anne Beattie, Tom Bourke, Mary Martin and and Margaret Brady. front Mary McDonnell, Phil Keegan, and Eva McKeigue with Mascots - Sarah Groarke and Cormac Fearon.

Photo: © Michael Donnelly

Mary Deacy, Ballyhaunis Daffodil Day pictured with Martina Corley and Emer Waldron of Ballina Beverages and Cait Webb, Ballyhaunis Daffodil Day at the Mayo Launch. © Michael Donnelly

Daffodil Day to support thousands of people affected by cancer. People of Mayo have been instrumental in raising these funds and we thank you for your staunch support to date. As cancer incidence increases, we need your support more than ever before to ensure no one in our community faces cancer alone. Please give what you can on Daffodil Day and make a difference to the lives of cancer patients and their families.”

Funds raised support a range of services, including the Society’s Night Nursing service which provides palliative care to cancer patients in Ireland, allowing those at the end of their cancer journey to remain at home with their loved ones.

Last year 82 cancer patients in Mayo received 490 nights of care through the Society’s Night Nursing service.

Local Night Nurse Margaret Brady said, “When I go into a patients home I try to bring a sense of calmness, sensitivity, kindness and understanding while caring and comforting patients’ and their loved ones. The relief and reassurance expressed by families in the knowledge that their loved ones’ are comfortable is evidence of the invaluable service provided by Night Nursing. As a professional health carer it is most fulfilling to be of assistance to the patient and family at such a precious and traumatic time. Funds raised on Daffodil Day enable Cancer Care to provide this Night Nursing service”. Ms. Brady outlined many of her rewarding one-to-one experiences as a cancer night nurse.

Speaking to North-West Express Volunteers organiser Edel Gallagher spoke about the contribution of the volunteers to this special day.

To get involved in Daffodil Day in Mayo contact 1850 60 60 60 or visit www.cancer.ie/daffodilday. Buy a daffodil on Daffodil Day and provide crucial care for cancer patients in Mayo. *Statistics are from the National Cancer Registry of Ireland and based on 2013 figures, the most recent data available.

D

affodil Day committees in Mayo launched Daffodil Day 2017 on Wednesday, March 8th, to support the growing number of people being diagnosed with cancer in Ireland.

March 24th is the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day and volunteers in Mayo will be out in force once again to raise crucial funds to help those affected by cancer.

Every three minutes in Ireland a person receives a cancer diagnosis. Over a 12 month period, 1,165 people were diagnosed with cancer in Mayo*. In order to provide information, support and care to people affected by cancer, the Irish Cancer Society needs to raise €3.98 million this year on Daffodil Day. Speaking at the launch Mary Callaghan of the Swinford Daffodil Day Committee and Mark Mellett, Head of Fundraising, Irish Cancer Society, urged members of the public to show their support for cancer patients and their families on Daffodil day.

Mary Callaghan said: “Since 1988 €66m has been raised nationwide on

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VICTOR MEE AUCTIONS LTD ON THE PREMISES AUCTION at THE OLD RECTORY, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim Sunday 19th march @ 2pm - 600 Lots Following the successful sale of the property we have been instructed by The Campbell Family to sell the contents, a Life Time's Collection including Georgian, Victorian and later furniture garden furniture and their Classic 1970's MG convertible car. Viewing Friday 17th March 2 - 6 pm Saturday 18th March 10 am - 7pm Morning of sale 10 am onwards.

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Wild Atlantic Way scoops travel award in China

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James Kenny, Tourism Ireland (right), accepts the award for the Wild Atlantic Way of ‘Best International Self-Drive Route’, from Mr Liu Yi, CEO of HuiZuChe.Pic – Tourism Ireland

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HE Wild Atlantic Way has been named a ‘Best International Self-Drive Route’, at an awards ceremony in Shanghai this week.

The awards were organised by HuiZuChe, a car rental portal and one of the top travel companies in China offering self-drive holidays.

The Wild Atlantic Way was one of the destinations listed in the ‘Best International Self-Drive Route’ category – in good company with the likes of other driving routes in Sweden, Malaysia, Tasmania, California and Florida, to take the number one spot.

The winning routes were chosen by about 10 million Chinese travellers, who voted through an online system.

Accepting the award, James Kenny, Tourism Ireland’s Manager China, said: “We are delighted that the Wild Atlantic Way has been named a ‘Best International Self-Drive Route’ in the important HuiZuChe awards. Chinese travellers have so much choice nowadays, which makes it more important than ever for us to ensure that the island of Ireland really stands out from other destinations – so this award is really good news as we roll out our busy promotional drive for

2017. This accolade will help to inspire Chinese holidaymakers to choose the Wild Atlantic Way and the island of Ireland; it also provides Tourism Ireland with another great hook to continue to promote Ireland as a ‘must see’ destination in 2017.”

Tourism Ireland has offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Chengdu. As well as working closely with Chinese travel and lifestyle journalists, the organisation also undertakes co-operative promotions with key partners – including airlines and the travel trade.

Flat Out release new single ‘Dreamland’ digitally worldwide on Friday March 24th Flat Out are a young, energetic band hailing from Ballina, Co. Mayo, who will be releasing their new single ‘Dreamland’ on Friday March 24th 2017. The band comprises of Bríd O’Donnell (accordion and vocals), Ciara O’Donnell (flute, tin whistle, bodhrán and vocals), Mark O’Donnell (fiddle, guitar and vocals) and Harry Lawlor (harp, guitar and vocals). The 2014 winners of the Today fm competition ‘Le Crunch Apple of my Eye’ are excited to be releasing their new single and are currently recording two new singles that they plan to release in the upcoming months.

‘Dreamland’ will be released digitally worldwide on Friday March 24th 2017.Their new song ‘Dreamland’ is about being apart from your loved one. It’s inspiration is drawn from being in a long distance relationship and the frustrations that are attached to not being able to see that person at will. It represents the longings of memories of the past and hopeful anticipation to be reunited in the future.

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oot Treatment, root canal, call it what you will, this is one area of dental treatment which seems to strike dread into the heart of very many of our patients. Yet it is normally a reasonably straightforward process, and it allows the dentist to save teeth which would otherwise have to be extracted.

Root treatment entails removing dead and/or infected tissue from inside the tooth and filling the resultant space.

In the centre of all teeth there is a hollow space, known as the root canal. In a healthy tooth this space contains the nerve and its attendant blood vessels. These can become damaged by trauma to the tooth, by decay, or even by extensive dental work, such as deep fillings. If the damage is severe enough, the nerve will die. Once it has died it can very easily become infected, leading to pain and sometimes swelling. This is what is commonly known as a dental abscess.

When this has happened the dentist has only 2 alternatives; extract the tooth, or perform root treatment. In the latter case, the centre of the tooth is opened and any dead, dying or infected tissue is cleaned out.

The cleaning is carried out with special files which also shape the root canal to make it easier to fill later on. The dentist will also irrigate the inside of the root canal to wash out any debris.

Root treatment usually requires at least 2 appointments. In between visits, an antiseptic dressing and a temporary filling will be placed in the tooth. On subsequent visits, if the tooth is free of pain and

swelling, the root canal can be filled and the tooth restored.

Unfortunately root treatment is not always successful. Irrespective of how careful the dentist is, success cannot be guaranteed. The failure rate is typically around 10-15%. Failure of root treatment usually results from recurrence of infection, or because the infection has not been cleared in the first place. Either way it frequently leads to extraction.

A further complication of root treatment is that teeth will often darken after the procedure. This can be a significant cosmetic issue with front teeth.

In addition, root filled teeth can become more brittle over time. This is due to the fact that the process removes the internal blood supply of the tooth, causing the dentine to dry out. As a consequence of this, root filled teeth are more susceptible to fracture in the longer term.

Both the cosmetic and structural complications often lead to root treated teeth requiring further treatment. Not uncommonly, it is necessary to place a crown on the tooth after root treatment.

However, because of the risk of failure of root treatment, it is prudent to wait before placing any crown. Opinion varies on how long one should wait to assess the success of root treatment, but 3-6 months is typical.

Given all of the associated risks and complications one might well ask, why do root treatment in the first place? Well, quite simply, if a tooth requires root treatment the only other alternative is extraction. Ultimately, preserving the natural tooth is the best thing to do if at all possible. Not necessarily an easy path, but certainly the one any dentist would choose for their own tooth if they were in that position.

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IRISH BELGIAN BLUE CATTLE SOCIETY

Irish Belgian Blue Premier Sale - Saturday 15th April 2017 at Tullamore Livestock Mart Enquries to the secretary Sean Sherman (Society Secretary) Mobile: 087-2023933 International: 00353 872023933 Email: belgianblueireland@gmail.com The Irish Belgian Blue Cattle Society Castletown, Donaghmore, Co. Laois www.ibbcs.com

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Transition Year Mini Company

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he Student Enterprise awards is a wonderful opportunity for Transition Year students to test their abilities in running a business. It gives them a chance to learn how to operate in a group. It also teaches them valuable skills, such as leadership and communication skills and gives them an insight into the world of business and marketing.

One mini company in particular, from St. Joseph’s Secondary School Foxford, saw this opportunity as a chance to raise awareness

on an issue that is very topical for Irish people. Their group is called ‘Farm Focus’ and they created their company in the hope that they would bring attention to the amount of accidents that occur on Irish farms each year, particularly those involving children.

They felt as though there was not enough emphasis being put on educating children of the dangers associated with farming and how to act in a situation they could find themselves in on a farm. In response to the child fatalities occurring on Irish farms, the group created a colouring story book based on farm safety. Their long-term aim is to educate the children on the dangers of the farm, while interacting with them through colouring and reading.

The book entails the story of a boy called Danny, who guides the children around his family farm and informs them on the dangers that he may be faced with. He also instructs them on how to deal with these situations in the safest way possible. He also conveys to the children other safer alternatives of how they can help on the farm, while remaining safe.

The group also attended the North Mayo Regional Final of the Student Enterprise Awards and will now represent their school as they go forward to the County Final. They hope that they achieve their goal in promoting and selling their product on a national level.

Farm Focus colouring books available for purchase on DoneDeal and in the Foxford Pharmacy and Post Office.

You can also contact them through; Facebook – farmfocus03 Instagram @farmfocus05 Twitter@farmfocus05

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IRISH BELGIAN BLUE CATTLE SOCIETY

Irish Belgian Blue Premier Sale - Saturday 15th April 2017 at Tullamore Livestock Mart Enquries to the secretary Sean Sherman (Society Secretary) Mobile: 087-2023933 International: 00353 872023933 Email: belgianblueireland@gmail.com The Irish Belgian Blue Cattle Society Castletown, Donaghmore, Co. Laois www.ibbcs.com

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Transition Year Mini Company

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he Student Enterprise awards is a wonderful opportunity for Transition Year students to test their abilities in running a business. It gives them a chance to learn how to operate in a group. It also teaches them valuable skills, such as leadership and communication skills and gives them an insight into the world of business and marketing.

One mini company in particular, from St. Joseph’s Secondary School Foxford, saw this opportunity as a chance to raise awareness

on an issue that is very topical for Irish people. Their group is called ‘Farm Focus’ and they created their company in the hope that they would bring attention to the amount of accidents that occur on Irish farms each year, particularly those involving children.

They felt as though there was not enough emphasis being put on educating children of the dangers associated with farming and how to act in a situation they could find themselves in on a farm. In response to the child fatalities occurring on Irish farms, the group created a colouring story book based on farm safety. Their long-term aim is to educate the children on the dangers of the farm, while interacting with them through colouring and reading.

The book entails the story of a boy called Danny, who guides the children around his family farm and informs them on the dangers that he may be faced with. He also instructs them on how to deal with these situations in the safest way possible. He also conveys to the children other safer alternatives of how they can help on the farm, while remaining safe.

The group also attended the North Mayo Regional Final of the Student Enterprise Awards and will now represent their school as they go forward to the County Final. They hope that they achieve their goal in promoting and selling their product on a national level.

Farm Focus colouring books available for purchase on DoneDeal and in the Foxford Pharmacy and Post Office.

You can also contact them through; Facebook – farmfocus03 Instagram @farmfocus05 Twitter@farmfocus05

WHITES TRAILERS Abbeyshrule, Ballymahon, Co. Longford

Suppliers of new & used trailers • Livestock trailers • Dropside • Car Transporters • Plant Trailers • Low Loaders • Dump Trailers • Stone Carts

Agents for Ifor Williams, NC Hudson & BJT

Open Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 2pm View trailers on whitestrailers.com Phone: 087-9490024 (No Private numbers answered)

Q U S A ’ R T R T Y E R L T R A B Quality Stone Products & Plant Hire D 24 Hawthorn Crescent, Boyle Rd, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Roscommon Tel 071 9620253

PREMIER SHOW & SALE We are a family run quarrying & plant hire business, offering quality products and services to customers for more than 50 years.

Our Quarrying Products Include: • All types of crushed stone • Chippings suitable for driveways, garden beds, sizes to suit individual requirements.

Building Stone • Sand and Gravel • Readymix Services We are holders of an International Haulier Licence and Waste Collection Permit We have an extensive range of fleet for hire including tippers, artic tippers, Flatbeds and low loaders. Our range of plant and machines for hire include: Tracked Excavators, ranging from 1.5 ton to 55 ton, JCB’s wheeled excavators (with or without rockbreakers) Dump trucks, Dumpers, Teleporters and tractors.

We also have available for hire: crushing and screening equipment.

We are National and International Hauliers • Phone: 097-83890 • Mobile: 087-2226243 • Fax: 097-83890 email: barrettsquarry@gmail.com • Bangor Erris, Co. Mayo

At Tullamore Livestock Mart Sat. 25th March Show 10.30a.m. Sale 12.30p.m 39 BULLS 1 HEIFER, ALL INSPECTED.

Top priced Bull Premium of €400 to the Purchaser 2nd highest priced Bull Premium of €200 to the Purchaser Catalogues: www.irishangus.ie

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Massey Ferguson 4360 C/W Loader UK Import

2006 Zetor 114-41 C/W Trac-lift Loader One Owner, 3000 HRS

2012 New Holland T4050 Excellent Condition UK Import

Deutz DX 4.47 UK Import Tyres 90% Full Finance Options

Nugent Livestock Trailers €25 Per Week

N5 Business Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Tel: 094-9038681 / Walter 087-6297979

Nugent Spirit Horse Boxes €35 Per Week

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Premier Charolais show & sale on Saturday the 25th of March in Elphin mart, Co. Roscommon. Show 9.30 am / Sale 12.30 pm

“One of the top quality sales of the year” 100 males - 11 females Top quality guaranteed – pre inspected from over 180 entries All cattle are export tested All cattle are vet inspected All cattle are DNA verified All bulls are fertility tested and fertility insured Deferred payment scheme in place, only pay one third of the price of the bull on the day of sale (Please contact the office at least 5 days prior to the sale to avail of this) €100 paid towards transport costs to Northern Ireland Free transport to UK mainland venue Online catalogues for all society shows & sales are available at www.charolais.ie

Irish Charolais Cattle Society, Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12. Tel: 014198050 E-mail: info@charolais.ie Website: www.charolais.ie Follow us on Facebook: Irish Charolais Cattle Society and on Twitter: @irishcharolais

Irelands Best Storage Tank Supplier

SALE!

MarineDoc Ltd, Masshill Road, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo • Office: 071 918 6061 • After Hours: 071 917 9011 Mobile: 086 826 5626 • Email: info@tanksireland.ie • www.tanksireland.ie

WATER TANK SALE 2700 Litres Potable & Non Potable 5700 Litres Potable & Non Potable 10000 Litres Potable & Non Potable

Call Today...

6 Nations Special Offer on 5000, 7500 & 10,000 Litre Harlequin

FUEL STATIONS Buy one of these products and get a Cobalt Fuel Management System Free! *Offer Ends 31st March 2017

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MULTIPURPOSE GARDEN SHEDS & GARAGES Sheds delivered & Erected Nationwide

“You tell us the size you want and we will price on that exact size” All the main supports of our garages are constructed of heavy duty box section steel for strength and durability and are hot dipped galvanised for longer Life.

Our Units are built to withstand the harshest weather conditions. The sheeting is hot dipped galvanised and pvc coated to the colour of your choice.

Contact: Ray Lynch Corlis, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Phone: 086-8943034 or 094-9621938 • AGENTS REQUIRED

Kiltimagh Road, Knock, Co. Mayo

Email: info@kieranwheltonmotors.ie

NEW JARMET 4 METRE CHAIN/DRAG HARROW €1650

USED 5′ 6 DISC MOWER €2250

NEW MAJOR LGP 2000 SLURRY TANK €15000 inc vat

NEW AGRIONAL 400 LITRE SPRAYER WITH 8 METRE BOOM – HAND WASH €1895

NEW AGRIONAL 400 LITRE SPRAYER WITH 8 METRE BOOM – HAND WASH €1650

NEW CASHELS 6 FOOT POWER BOX €1550 INC VAT

NEW MAJOR 8 FOOT DISC MOWER €6250 inc Vat

AGRIONAL FERTILIZER SPREADER HALF TONNE €1350

JARMET 300 & 400 LITRE 8 METRE BOOM SPRAYER €1650

NEW CASHELS DUCKS FOOT BALE HANDLER €525

NEW MINOS 5’6 DRUM MOWER €2495 INC VAT

NEW COSMO WAGTAIL P800 FERTILISER SPREADER 16 CWT €2150 INC VAT

NEW CASHELS 5′ TRANSPORT BOX HEAVY DUTY €515 INC VAT

NEW CASHELS HEAVY DUTY TRIP BALE HANDLER €360 INC VAT

NEW HATTAT A110 4WD TRACTOR €39950 INC VAT

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Fermanagh €1 = £0.90

V.P.G

REMOVALS & STORAGE

Private & DPS Prescriptions

SAVE MONEY Get a Quote - Tel: 048-66386931 • info@belcoopharmacy.com

Belcoo Pharmacy, 15 Main Street, Belcoo, Main A4 Sligo to Enniskillen Road

Nationwide Service • Weekly Service

Ireland - England -Europe Full and Part Loads

Knockaraven Garrison, Fermanagh (048) 68658106 Mob: 0044-7734245359 • 00447831 629517 Email: vpg75@hotmail.com • info@vpgremovals.com TILES & FLOORING

APPLIANCES

LIGHTING

BATHROOMS

FIREPLACES & STOVES

Lackaboy Industrial Estate, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh • Telephone from ROI: 048 6632 5278 • Telephone from NI and UK: 028 6632 5278 • www.mullendomestic.com

ROBERT DICKIE ENNISKILLEN - Hardware Merchants, Builders’ Suppliers and Marine Agents -

Excellent Selection of Lawnmowers & Hedge Trimmers from Mountfield, Countax & Echo

7 Down Street, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh • BT74 7DL Email: robertdickie@btconnect.com Tel: 048-66322155 / 048-66326191 / 048-66322949

Mollan Bros Furniture

MASSIVE SALE NOW ON OVER 500 ITEMS OF FURNITURE REDUCED - HURRY WHILE STOCKS LAST

Luxor corner group was £1199 now £895

(In Stock & Available in 2 colours )

Swivel Chair Was £499 Now £300

Mollan Bros Furniture, 15 Mill Street, Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh • BT94 1GR TEL: 048 686 28700 • Visit www.mollanbros.com

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Home Energy Tips That Save You Money efficient and "G" being the worst guzzler for energy.

Tumble Driers Tumble driers are energy guzzlers so try to use washing lines or airers.

Don't put very wet clothing into the dryer, make sure you wring clothing out or spin dry again to help use less energy.

Fridges/Freezers These are the most hardworking appliances in the home.

Avoid putting Warm or Hot Foods in the fridge, let them cool down first. Don't leave the Fridge or Freezer door open, this means the fridge uses more energy to cool itself back down due to the cool air lost opening the door.

Switching Energy Supplier In the current rising trend of energy prices it could well be worth shopping around to save money on your energy bills, further discounts are available if you switch both gas & electricity to the same supplier. It is a simple process and there is no disruption to your existing energy supply.

E

nergy is vital to nearly all aspects of our daily lives - but we rarely stop to think about how or why we use it.

As the price of energy continues to rise, now is the ideal time to consider what you can do to be more energy efficient. The good news is that there are many simple ways to use energy more efficiently that will save money and benefit the environment.

Hot Water Of course it should be hot, but it doesn't need to be scalding. For most people, setting the cylinder thermostat at 60°C/140°F is fine for bathing and washing. This can save up to €15 per year.

Light bulbs If you use a particular light for an average of four hours or more a day, then replace it with an energy-saving equivalent - which will use around a quarter of the electricity and last up to 12 times longer.

Each energy efficient bulb fitted could give you an estimated saving of €10.50 off your energy bill per year.

Kettles Heat the amount of water you really need and if you're using an electric kettle, make

sure you cover the elements. More modern kettles have no visible element so you use less water, you could also try to fill a cup and use it as a guide to fill the kettle, so that you boil the right amount of water.

Curtains At night, pull the curtains to stop heat being lost through the windows.

Take care not to drape curtains over radiators as this will funnel heat straight out of the windows.

Heating Turning the thermostat down by just 1°C can cut as much as 10% off your heating bills.

You can also save on running costs by heating your home for an hour less each day.

Television, Hi-Fi and Computers Switch off your TV, video and Hi-Fi at the set.

Standby can use as much as 10%-60%of the electricity that would be used by the device if it was switched on. Also don't forget to turn your Computer monitor off, as it too wastes electricity if left on.

Appliances When purchasing kitchen appliances such as fridges, freezers, dishwashers and washing

INSULATION SPECIALISTS

• EXTERNAL • INTERIOR • CAVITY WALL • ATTIC INSULATION

€100 WITH OFF TH AD IS

www.wmiinsulation.ie • info@wmiinsulation.ie

N5 Business Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Tel: 094-9038681 / Walter 087-6297979

machines, opt for a more energy efficient appliance.

An EU Energy Label should be displayed (A to G Scale) on appliances for sale in order to help you make a choice, "A" being the most

Insulation Upgrading loft and, where possible, cavity insulation, will save energy in your home by reducing energy losses through the building fabric.

JAMES MCGRATH GAS & OIL SERVICES LTD

5% OFF WITH THIS AD!

• Domestic and Industrial Service • Gas and Oil Burner Upgrades • Supplier & Installer of Gas/Oil Boilers • Heating Control Upgrades • Covering Mayo and Sligo

James (Snr) Tel: 086-816-9023 • James (Jnr) Tel: 086-1591390 Tel: 098-35266 • westportgas@eircom.net

If we can’t fix it, we don’t charge!

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TERMON ROAD, BOYLE PH: 071-9662236

Ridgepool Fuels

Come visit our newly refurbished showrooms, amazing offers throughout all departments, Expert electrical, Doors, floors, stoves, fireplaces, tiles and bathrooms

AMAZING OFFERS ON ALL SOLID FUELS AND GAS! Buy in bulk for these great offers!

Home, garden and build

info@joesimon.ie

Full Valet Service and Hot Foam Wash available: Open Mon to Fri 10.30am-6pm •Sat 10am to 4pm

GIVE US A CALL! 087-0522101 Proprietor: Raymond Carden. Ridgepool Road, Ballina

RIGHT PRICE FIREPLACES & STOVES ers bsite for the latest off Check out our new we lacesandstoves.com

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€200 SCRAPPAGE

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

For your old Fireplace against the cost of a new fireplace or stove

NOT BE BEATEN!

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

HEATING, PLUMBING & BATHROOM SUPPLIES

• Radiators • Boilers • Cylinders • Pumps • Stoves Carrick Road, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim • Telephone: 071­964­0593 Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm, Sat 9am to 1pm

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

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J. HAMILTON

Motor Body Repairs

crash repair centre

• Crash Repair • Full resprays • Restorations • Insurance Work • Spot Repairs • Airbrush Work

All Classes of Motor Body Repairs Undertaken All Types of Servicing and MOT Preperation

“No Sunday Phone Calls” P188 Blackhawk Pulling System in Operation

Telephone: 048-66388367 • Mobile: 0044 (0) 7802 701597 SALLOON, BALLINAMALLARD

CRIBBIN CAR SALES

Castleplunkett, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Telephone: 086-2665015 10 VW Polo 1.2...............................................€9500 10 VW Golf 1.6 Diesel.....................................€11,000 09 Toyota Avensis Diesel..................................€10,250 09 VW Golf Diesel.........................................€10,000 08 Peugeot 407 Diesel......................................€5,800 08 Opel Astra 1.4 SXi 3dr...................................€6,500 08 Toyota Corolla 1.4 Saloon..............................€7,000 All cars are services, Nct’d and we have 6 months parts and labour warranty.

Fast and it's efficient service We guarantee a response within 60 mins We repair approximately 90% of all vehicles attended at the roadside 24 hour call centre Phone: Letterkenny: 074-9139303 Donegal Town: 00353 074-97 40000 (Ballyshannon) Mobile: 086-2289494 Email:info@jdrecoveryservice.com Website: www.jdrecoveryservice.com

www.autotechbodyrepairs.com /autotechbodyrepairs Old Dublin Road, Carraroe, Co. Sligo Tel: 071-9170745

COYNE TRACTOR TYRES & ACCESSORIES

Unit 2, Ardnaree, Ballina, Co. Mayo

• Servicing • Panel Beating • Tracking • Parts • Light Setting • Echaust Repairs • Towbar Fitting Discoun with th t • NCT Preparation is Advert • Valeting • Recovery

5%

WWW.COYNETYRES.IE

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

We also have a spray shop for all your bodywork needs. We fix all types of motoring problems ranging from mechanical problems to electrical problems.

We also sell high quality used cars at affordable prices.

(See www.bundoranmotors.com or call us for details.)

HUGE SALE!

ON ALL FARM MACHINERY TYRES, TUBES & BATTERIES

VEHICLE SERVICING FROM JUST €99

www.ap-motors.eu

Depot at Water Lane, Ballina • Tel: 096-21935 Call out: 087-2686360 • Phone/Fax: 096-72660

Ariel Dym 096-70993 • 086-8978395

REPAIRS & RECOVERY

• Car Service • Car Repair • NCT Preperation • DOE Preperation • NCT Failure • DOE Failure • Diagnostics • Tractor Repair • Trailer Repair • Machinery Repair • 24 Hour Break Down & Recovery Norm's Auto Repairs,NW Business Park, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim • M: 0871725572 Open: Mon - Sat: 8.00am - Late • On Call Sundays Email: normsautorepairs@gmail.com

All Engines Reconditioned Call us today for a competitive quote!

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

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Castlerea Vehicle Recycling Call us today for all your tyre needs

We do budget to brand named tyres at affordable prices.

We offer a quality service. All prices include fitting and balancing.

Also: Puncture repairs, alloy wheel repairs & batteries 24hour recovery also available.

Far Finisklin Rd, Sligo

• All NCT Failures • Destruction Certs Issued • Sale of second hand parts • Contracted to all major Car Companies • Farm Machiner, Old gates • Metals, Iron Baths • Old Cooking Ranges • Weighbridge on site • Farm Machinery Collected CASTLEREA ELV Recycling Ltd., Cloonkeen, Castlerea • Kevin & Martina Keenan Tel: 094-9621250 • Mob: 086-2522231

• Services & NCT Repairs • Tyres for all makes & models • Specialising in Diagnostics Tel: 086-3029740- Over 20 years experience Email: markscottautorepairs@gmail.com Castle Street, Manorhamilton, Co. Letrim

4x4’s BREAKING FOR SALE

FULL RANGE OF 4x4 PARTS FOR SALE

• New and Used Cars and Vans • Service, Repair & Recovery • Tyres & 4-Wheel Alignment • Suppliers of Genuine Parts 20033 -- Fax: Fax: 071 20036 Tel:Tel: 071071 9191 20033 0719191 20036

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

WANTED

TOP PRICES PAID!

4x4’s, FORKLIFTS, TRACK MACHINES, OLD TRACTORS, 10ftx7ft TRAILERS

TELEPHONE: 087-9140602

24 HR RECOVERY WANTED WANTED WANTED SERVICE All Trucks Wanted for Specialist in Truck & Coach Recovery “From a Moped to an artic we’ll recover it”

James Foy Auto Service • Servicing all makes & models • Excellent selection of Tyres • Puncture Repair • NCT Preperation • Wheel Balancing & Alignment Dromore West, Sligo Tel: 096-47052. Mob: 087-2541243 www.recoverysligo.com

www.dempseydismantlers.com • info@dempseydismantlers.com

Fully Licensed for the disposal of end of life vehicles Free Delivery Service to your area Open Monday to Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9.30am-1.30pm Free Delivery Service All Over Connacht

GANNONS GARAGE

Mark Scott Auto Repairs

Peugeot Aftersales, Service and Genuine Peugeot Parts.

Bonniconlon, Ballina, Co. Mayo Phone: 096-45412/45488

Breaking & Export

14 VW Polo Cross 1.2 Petrol 28,000km.............€15,500 12 Opel Corsa 1.3D, 45,000km........................€10,750 11 Opel Astra 1.3D.........................................€10,995 11 Opel Corsa 1.3D..........................................€9,500 11 Opel Corsa 1.7D 85k..................................€10,800 10 Opel Astra 3Dr GTC Petrol 1.4......................€9,500 10 Opel Corsa 1.2 Petrol.................................€8,000 10 Opel Astra 1.4 Petrol..................................€8,950 10 Citroen C5 1.6D.........................................€9,000 09 Opel Astra 1.4 Petrol /1.6 Auto.......................€POA 08 Opel Corsa 1.2 Petrol.................................€4,500 08 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 Petrol............................€5,500 Belclare, Westport • 098-25239 or 087-2737944 www.gannonsgarage.ie

Kiltimagh Road, Knock, Co. Mayo • Email: info@kieranwheltonmotors.ie

• Tippers • Mixers • Crane Trucks • Units GOOD PRICES PAID FOR SUITABLE VEHICLES ALL SECONDHAND PARTS AVAILABLE

Call: 087-974 3349 Anytime

2012 Citroen C4, 91,0000 miles..................................€12,950

2013 Ford C-Max, 61,256 miles ......................................................€15,950

2013 Ford Focus, 46,604 ............................................€15,950

2009 Ford S-Max, 75,000 miles ......................................................€14,950

2013 Ford Focus, 39,000 miles ............................................€15,950

2009 Ford S-Max, 75,000 miles ......................................................€14,950

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farmingServices

TULSK-MACHINERY

Ardkeenagh, Tulsk, Co.Roscommon • Tel: 086-7919095

Solving the problem of Mas!!s and High Soma!c Cell Count – Consistently Dose now for BVD, Lepto, Salmonella and IBR – 12 months protec!on Free Back­up Service and Product Our customers are commercial farmers who use our Programmes year a#er year with con!nued results for mas!!s, reduced SCC, scour, BVD, Lepto, IBR, Salmonella, in­ creased fer!lity, and general condi!on.

• No withdrawal of milk during treatments • lower SCC ­ from penalty to bonus prices for milk, • Reduce vets bills • No an!bio!c resistance • Easy to administer • 12 months back­up product & service included with every programme

From €10 a­head a full year’s treatment

“The 3­in­1 BVD Programme has kept me in business”

Donie Aherne, Kilteely, Co Limerick, 80 sucklers, 86 0­1yr & 601­2yr olds.

Licensed by: • DAFM • Irish Medicines Board • Approved by IOFGA

GH Agri Galway Homeopathics, The Mall, Tuam, Co Galway Telephone: Sales: 093-25495 • 087-2602549 (any!me) Email: marke!ng@galwayhomoeopathics.com www.galwayhomoeopathics.com

8/14 / 18 !. grass harrow 6 bale trailer with light and brakes 8 bale trailer with light 10 ! slurry injector fully galvanized €1.900 20 ! slurry injector fully galvanized 7! wroufler new #nes and new sha! €1.650 5! PZ wroufler PZ 135 drum mower 4.6 !

PZ 165 drum mower 5.6 !

PZ 186 drum mower 6 !

KUHN 4 rotor tedder PZ Fanex 4 rotor tedder LELY 240 mower with condi#on 8 !

KRONE 3 ton back spreader KRONE 243 mower with condi#on 8!

VICON disc mower 5.6 !

PZ 360 haybob TIP trailer 4 and 10 ton

K&C MULVANEY Ltd.

Dead & Worn out Animals Collection Service Daily Collection in all Areas Telephone: MULVANEYS at: Tel: 049-4338331 or 086-8551932 / 086-3827008

Nephin Tractors & Machinery Ltd

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED TRACTORS WANTED DRAINS AND SEWERS CLEANED ALL TYPES OF TRACTORS & TRACK MACHINES WANTED

TRACTORS: Massey Ferguson, Ford, Fiat, Zetor, John Deere, Ursus etc in any condition, running or not Track Machines: Hitachi, Komatsu, CAT, Sumitomo, etc

Tel: 087-680-6540

PERMIT NO.CP00-09-03267-03

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY 086-8381227 / 086-1997815

Are you ready for lambing?

TULLY FORGE LTD

COMPACT CALVING GATE

DESIGNED WITH TRUE FARM LOGIC

Lambing season is upon us again “are you ready?”

If you get our Quadcrate Multi-Purpose Lambing package you will be. We promise our Lambing Package will be the best purchase you make all year or your money back within 2 months. These time saving attachments will help you gain a higher lambing percentage MAKE USE OF OUR LATEST OFFER • Free Body Warmer • Free Beanie Hat • Free Quadcrate Pen with Light With every package sold above €850 during the month of January

We also supply feed barriers, dividing gates 3in1 gates & sliding doors

Feel Free to watch our DVD on our website. See which package suits you.

Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Call Thomas 086-806-2760

www.quadcrate.co.uk • Tel: 0044-7736177626 wallingham@quadcrate.co.uk

www.tullyforge.ie • thomas@tullyforge.ie

Jason De Ward

CascoAgri

Correct Shoeing for Balance and Performance Providing a Service that is dependable, caring, ethical and professional

Tel: 086-333-0058 • Email: deward.jason@gmail.com

TRACTORS WANTED ALL TYPES OF FORD TRACTORS WANTED 4600 • 5600 • 6600 • 7600 • 4610 • 5610 • 6610

ALSO NEW HOLLAND TRACTORS TS&TSA • SL/SLDP • TM 120 • TM125 • TM130 • 8160 • 8260 • 8360 ALSO MASSEY FERGUSON 130 • 165 • 185 • 188 • 168 • 240 • 265 • 250 • 275 • 290 •550 • 565 • 575 • 590 675 • 690 • 698 • 699 • 365 • 375 • 390 • 398 • 300 • 500 • 600 • 40 Series SL/SLDP Masy Ferguson Balers - 124 • 120/20 John Deere 342 / 550 Class Combines - Dominator & Lexion New Holland Combines - All Models John Deere Combines - 955 • 965 • 975 • 1075 • 1077 • 1178

Tel: 087-279-7553

APPROVED AEOS, TAMS & REPS CONTRACTOR

Farm Fencing, Stock Proofing, Post & Rail, Existing Farm Building Repair Livestock Handling Facilities, Concrete Yards & Slabs, Slatted Tanks Retaining Walls/Block Walls Land Drainage and Reclamation Qualty Work Guaranteed Tel: 087-6484244 • Email: cascoj@eircom.net

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farmingServices

WANTED

Mollahan Engineering & Maintenance

We are purchasing All Ranges of Beef Cattle - Top Prices paid Dunleavy Meats, Cooneal, Ballina, Co. Mayo (096) 33930 Michael 087 2336184 John 087 9377735

• Industrial & Residential Gates • Roller Doors • Gate Automation & Repairs • General Engineering Railings - Gates & Ornate Items designed & made to order.

Call Micheál on 086-8248402 e: michealmollohan@eircom.net

QUALITY SECOND!HAND HEAVY PLANT AND MACHINERY • BALLINA, CO. MAYO FOR SALE • FIAT 880 4X4 4 CYLINDER ENGINE. • FIAT 1180H 4X2 OFF FARM COND • STEYR 8140 4X4 • FRITZ CAB TO SUIT FORD 4600/6600 • BOOM TO SUIT FH130 AND EX 120 • DIPPER TO SUIT 100!1 • DISMANTLED FOR PARTS UHO 71 • CHAINS TO SUIT FH130.

• BUCKETS TO SUIT 580G • BUCKET AND BUCKET RAM TO SUIT O&K RH20 • FORD 6610 AP CAB 4X2, VGC • ZETOR 8011, OFF FARM CONDITION • PICK UP HITCH TO SUIT MF165/265 ETC • PICK UP HITCH TO SUIT FORD 5000/6610

WANTED • HITACHI EX60!1 AND EX60!2/EX100!

1/EX120!1 FH130!1/FH130!2/ FH130!3 • FORD 5000/7000/5600/6600/7600 2 AND 4X4 • FORD 5610/6610/7610/6410/6810 2 AND 4X4 WITH FLOOR CHANGE • FORD 5640/6640/7740/7840 2 AND 4X4 WITH STANDARD GEARBOX • NEW HOLLAND 5640/6640/7740/7840 2 AND WITH 12X12 AND DUAL POWER. • NEW HOLLAND TS 90/100/110/115 2 AND 4X4 WITH STANDARD GEARBOX & DUAL POWER.

ACURATE WEIGHING OF Castlerea Co-opertive YOUR STOCK IN YOUR Livestock Mart Ltd. OWN YARD PROPERTY SERVICES PROVIDERS LICENCE NO: 002249 Weighing Scales are nowadays regarded as an essential piece of farm equipment, since they play such an important role in the on-farm decision-making process. By recording the weight of animals, the information can.

THURSDAY WEEKLY: BULLOCKS, HEIFERS, COWS, CALVES AND WEANLINGS. 3 RINGS IN OPERATION. ALL SALES COMMENCE AT 11 A.M. ALL STOCK PRE-BOOKED.YARD OPENS AT 8 A.M. FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT MART OFFICE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.

Telephone: 094-9620300 • e-mail: info@castlerealivestockmart.com web: www.castlerealivestockmart.com Property Services Providers Licence No: 002249

• Determine the optimum time to sell stock • Indicate the health status of animals • Determine purchase and sale prices • Establish cut-off mating weights for heifer • Measure each field/paddocks

performance • Understand cost per Kg weight gain • Measure feedstuff performance • Prevent wasteful over dosing and under dosing • Know your 0kg% kill out • Meet the weight specification of your buyers

Farmers - Remove the headache of the Year End Tax Return!

Bonniconlon, Co. Mayo • Tel: 086-3970001 email: info@dmdmanfacturingltd.com

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Five reasons most diets fail W

e’ve all been there. Desperately wanting to lose those few extra pounds, or in some cases a lot of extra pounds, but no matter which diet we try we always seem to end up where we started from. It’s frustrating and demoralizing and it tastes like failure. But it doesn’t have to be this way, says Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, an American based obesity expert and the author of The Diet Fix: Why Diets Fail and How to Make Yours Work.

“If there was a quick fix we’d all be skinny,” he points out. “The more permanent the weight loss needs to be the more permanent the lifestyle changes need to be.” So what’s preventing us from getting there?

1. We think dieting has to be painful

2.We under-eat

“The past 60 to 80 years of modern day dieting has been predicated upon the notion that dieting success is about suffering,” says Dr. Freedhoff.

“It suggests that people struggling with their weight don’t deserve to eat like normal people or use food for comfort and celebration.

Instead they’re only supposed to use food for fuel and shut off the other normal uses.

This doesn’t work.”

Trying to starve yourself into thinness doesn’t work either. “Hunger is a very powerful physiological force,” says the diet doctor. “It’s second only to breathing for survival. To think we can fight 100 million years of evolution which has made our bodies really good at securing calories simply because we want to get into a particular clothing size is folly.”

3. We over-exercise

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4.We eat out too often and consume too much processed food

“People undertake exercise regimes that are truly ‘regimes’,” he says.

“People see these shows on TV where they suggest that exercise to the point of throwing up is desirable. Again, that is not a lifestyle – it’s a life sentence.” People also tend to overestimate the number of calories they’re burning, which can lead to frustration.

“As a consequence, exercised-based approaches to weight management tend to get disappointing quite quickly,” he says. “That’s why gyms are busy in January and empty in March.”

5. We don’t think about the calories we’re drinking “People are usually aware that sugarsweetened beverages can be problematic but they don’t always think about the cream and sugar in their coffee,” he says. “And people really don’t like to think about alcohol because they enjoy it so much, but red wine has double the calories of Coca Cola and that’s something you can’t ignore if you’re trying to lose weight.”Best advice he can offer?

“Weight management, in general, needs to be about people striving to live the healthiest lives they can enjoy — and not the healthiest lives they can tolerate. They need to make lifestyle changes, that are significant and enjoyable, but not severe. And that can be challenging when you’ve got a society telling you they need to be severe to work.”

“We’ve been duped by the food industry and our own willingness to believe you can find health and weight loss in restaurants or boxes, but it doesn’t work that way,” he says. “We, as a society, seem to be using restaurants and processed foods like our grandparents used refrigerators and the produce drawers.” Dr. Freedhoff says he sees far more people who eat out three to four times a week than he does people who eat out three to four times a month. That equates to weight loss woes. “The calories we consume in restaurants are non-intuitive and astronomical in many cases. That salad you order might have more calories than a person burns in an entire day.”

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Chiropodist: Martin Mc Nally Tel: 087 222 6260

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Canaries

Darrell Scott Sun 12 March 2017, 8pm €15/7.50 u18s. The Hawkswell Theatre Singer-songwriter Darrell Scott will appear at the Hawk’s Well Theatre with music from his latest album, Couchville Sessions, an emotionally charged collection of songs that continue Scott’s long tradition of tackling the profound issues— loneliness, the demise of relationships, mortality—while still maintaining a lightness and sense of hope. Born in Eastern Kentucky to restless Appalachians who moved him Out West, raised by a country-music-worshipping single father, he studied poetry with Philip Levine, a celebrator of the working class who would later become the nation’s Poet Laureate. Scott has lived the songs he sings: he’s worked hard, told defiant truths, and never turned down the chance to pursue love.

Along the way he has created an

oeuvre of albums beloved by his devoted fans and written songs that became hits for everyone from Dixie Chicks to Travis Tritt as well as being covered by more than 70 others while never shying away from critiquing the industry.

The multi-talented Grammy nominee has also been a member of Robert Plant’s Band of Joy, won the AMA Song of the Year, named ASCAP’s Songwriter of the Year and a host of other accolades.

by Bernard Farrell / Sat 25 Mar, 8pm €15/12conc.

This is arguably Farrell's funniest play, with some Irish couples travelling to the Canaries on a package holiday in a bid to escape their surroundings.

Everybody arrives in the happiest of colours and the best of form, however, things soon start going wrong as the weather is not what was expected, the people are not what were expected and indeed the whole experience descends into total farce. The cast features a married couple, 'Marie', played by Fiona Kuehl, and her husband 'Tommy' played by Denis Daly, who head off on holidays together with Marie's dad, 'Da', who is played by Padraig Cullen.

Mick Flannery @ THE HAWKSWELL THEATRE Fri 24 March, 8pm / €22/11 u18s / The Hawkswell Mick Flannery is back on the road performing new material from his new album ‘I Own You’ which features some of Mick’s finest work to date . Following the release of his number one album ‘By The Rule’ in 2014, Mick took a short break and began writing again in 2015. Basing himself between the counties of Cork and Clare, Mick was moved and motivated by current events around the world, specifically one tragic event in April 2015 that inspired the title track.

Speaking very directly about the single, Mick states; "The song I

Own You" is based on the idea of the "poor man" breaking into the "rich man's" house. It was inspired by wealth inequality in capitalist societies. It was also informed by the Baltimore riots, after the killing of Freddie Gray by police. I hoped the song would portray the anger felt by disenfranchised, powerless people. The video is intended to send the message that the greed of the super-rich must at some stage be reckoned with".

This album is a step away from previous releases, something Mick differentiates between his own albums. ‘50% of this album is more socially aware, containing social commentary stuff, and is ultimately less self-involved than

BALLINA St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Enjoy a feast of floats, groups, dancers, sporting clubs, bands, and many more participants in this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade in Ballina, on Friday, 17th March.

It kicks off at 4pm from Convent Hill – the start of a fun-filled weekend of entertainment in Ballina.

If you are still interested in participating in this year’s parade, please contact organiser, Ann, at 0872394529. The more the merrier, with prizes for the best entries, so get your thinking hats on!! Time is running out.

Back by popular demand will be the Firework Display, 7 pm from The Salmon Weir Bridge. Best view can be had from Ridgepool Rd or The Canal Side Car Park, located close to the Arts Centre.

my previous releases. It may also sound slightly different; I was listening to a lot of Kendrick Lamar, and for a long time it was just Christian [producer] and I in the studio – him on drums and me warbling – so the beat became more important than any guitar or piano parts, more hip-hop based, the reason it sounds a little bit more modern’.

Moll in Arts Centre

Parke Drama and Arts Group perform John B Keane’s Moll on Thursday 23rd March, 8pm Moll is a comedy set in a rural presbytery in Kerry where the newly appointed priest’s housekeeper takes over a parish house with a “divide and conquer” strategy.

When Canon Pratt and his two curates, Father Brest and Father Loran, lose their esteemed Ms Bottomly, they must recruit a replacement to carry on with the cooking and cleaning. They select Ms Maureen Kettle, Moll. She wraps the Canon around her little finger, feeds him well while starving the curates and continues this pattern as the Canon is promoted and one of the curates takes his place. There is much more, of course, as Moll is an unstoppable force. Tickets: €10 Early booking advised.

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Bronagh Gallagher Derry singersongwriter, Bronagh Gallagher will make her Ballina Arts Centre debut on Thursday 16th March, hot on the heels of the release of her new album, ‘Gather Your Greatness.

Bronagh is widely regarded as one of the great soul voices on the Ireland music scene. She rose to fame after being cast as Bernie in Alan Parker’s film, The Commitments, aged just 17. Though she has featured in many high profile films since, she maintains a special place for singing, writing and performing music.

‘Gather Your Greatness’, Bronagh’s third album, was released last year. Tickets: €15. Early booking advised.

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• Medium Grade €3.00 each or 4 Bags for €10 • Cubic Metre Sacks Compost / Veggie Mix • Fine Grade Compost €5 per Bag Union Wood Road, Ballisodare • Can Deliver Bulk Loads Call us on 087­9756455 or 087­2495739

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• Engine Reconditioner • Large Stock of Pistons and Liners • Gasket, Bearings • Oil Pumps, water pumps • Crank Grinding, Reboring • Head Ovehaul • Pump & Injectors Repaired • Commonrail injector Service • Heads & Block Machined • Fly Wheel machining • V-Belts, Ball and Taper Rollerbarings • Motorcycle Cylinders Bored & Honed • Perkins Short engines

• Honda 50 Spare Parts • Agent for Perkins Engines & Co cumrnins Parts • Tractor Parts & Panels • Spark Plugs & Heater Plugs • Spare Parts For Lister and Pettey Engines • Veteran & Classic engine parts incl. car & tractor.

• New starter motors, alternators & dynamos

Ballina Road, Tubbercurry • PJ: 087-4113008

MJ Healy FENCING & AGRI SERVICES LTD

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

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

OPEN MON-SAT 9.30-6 and SUNDAYS & BANK HOLS 2-6

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

Contact Numbers: 086 252 9314 • 091 799 116

3 Piece Suites • Beds & Mattresses • Rugs & Pictures • Tables & Chairs • Flooring

Fencing Specialising in: • Agricultural Fencing • Residential Fencing (Electric) • Palisade / Welded Mesh All AEOS and Sheep Grant Approved Hedgecutting First class hedgecutting service available with Flail hedgecutter for contract hedgecutting, roadways and field hedges.

No Job too big or small • Free Quotation Tel: 086-6010889 • Email: michaelhealy14@yahoo.ie

LG GLASS & GLAZING • Rapid Repair Service • Decorative Mirrors • Glass Shower Units • Coloured Glass • Internal Doors • Glass Stairs & Balustrade Westport Road, Castlebar • Tel: 094-9022000 • www.lg-glass.ie

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Northwest Express March, 2017