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T Sligo has been successful its application in the developme of funding for nt and upgrade of the K&L Block on the campus. The north investment €13.7m capital was announced morning by this The Education and Minister for T.D. and the Skills Joe McHugh Minister of State for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D and will be IT Sligo Open through the provided Higher Education Day Authority. This April 13th 2019 funding will facilitate the consolidation campus of the on Yeats Academyrecently established of Arts, Design Architecture and and Campus Creative form a NorthMinister Joe Hub in IT Sligo.

Artist’s impression added funding McHugh T.D. of the developme would help and the Connacht IT Sligo nt plans to improve Ulster Alliance facilities on towards their its North Campus. ambitions in working towards becoming a Technological University status. Technological University: Education Significant new “The Public Private buildings for support IT Sligo funding will also the other members Partnership the Alliance, Programme.

O’Connor T.D as a member of the Connacht Letterkenny these capital Together Ulster Alliance of GMIT, are currently IT and investments funding today. for announcing this greatly enhance will in being IDI Award for advanced as acknowledge We also the role of the part of the Higher planned TU as McLoughlin, the work of Tony Design StudenCreative First Online economic and a driver of TD in supporting proposal. t Autonomous our in the West social development and North West”.

Vehicles Course Launched by The funding This creative will facilitate Minister for significant upgrade hub will allow a design and architectur Higher Educa" art, of the existing north campus e students to optimise the in IT Sligo, on commonalities together architectur bringing various disciplines of the e, creative design, fine purpose, collaboratiin a fit for art, interior architecture & design, performing ve environment. writing & literature arts and This significant development programm is into a creative the master plan an integral part of hub on campus. es upgraded of IT Sligo to The to 10,000 students. grow engagemefacilities will encourage nt with the creative Minister Mitchell industry and O’Connor said: community and act as a focal point for creativewill “Lifelong learning sector in the is one of the key objectives region.

I would like IT Sligo backin Skills Strategy of Ireland’s National our colleagues to congratulate all 2025. IT Sligo been, and continues has Wheelchair g this application for their support in to be, a leader in the areas Access as this is a of reflection of Campaign learning. I am online and blended the institute is held high esteem this investment pleased that this © James Connolly will support Government within the 2019 the Institute to further and would especially the HEA. I The first online expand opportunities course aimed like to thank Elizabeth McCabe, in this area.” officially launched at the President of Una Parsons, by the Minister Autonomous Vehicles Emmet Doherty O’Connor TD IT Sligo, Dr. of Higher Education industry was Brendan McCorma recently at IT and Ed Millar their This innovative Sligo. hard work and ck welcomed for , Mary Mitchell the announcem dedication in making this brings together new part-time Masters become a focal ent and hopes it will successful interdisciplinary of Engineerin application.” artificial intelligenc g programm concepts creative sector point for the to provide engineerse, vehicle dynamics such as computer vision, e in the Northwest The funding “IT Sligo would and advanced : with the skills under Project is being provided generation of sensor systems required thank The Minister like to sincerely self-driving commits to Ireland 2040 which cars. Continued to design the next for Education and Skills Joe exchequer investmen on Page 7 of €2.2 billion ts the Minister McHugh T.D. and in Ireland’s of education infrastruct higher Education MaryState for Higher ure over the coming decade.

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HILE nurses throughout the land are taking action to achieve better pay and working conditions in an overburdened health service a recent survey has shown that their colleagues, the doctors, are working in conditions that are even more stressful.

The survey reveals that one-in-three hospital doctors working in the Irish health service is suffering from burnout.

The study of workplace wellbeing among a range of medical grades, including consultants and trainees, found many are suffering from low levels of work-life balance and high amounts of stress linked to their job.

The research, published in the journal 'BMJ Open', was led by Professor Blánaid Hayes, Immediate Past Dean of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.

One in two doctors reported being emotionally exhausted and overwhelmed by work.

"These results give great cause for concern.

Fifty per cent of doctors reported being emotionally exhausted and overwhelmed by work, which is higher than in hospital doctors from the UK, the USA and Australia. There is a need to critically review the working conditions of hospital doctors in Ireland," she said.

A national cross-sectional study of workplace wellbeing of hospital doctors in Ireland surveyed 1,749 medics. It found that hospital doctors across all grades have high levels of work stress.

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ANY volunteers and sponsors were thanked last week for their contributions to a spectacular exhibition on the Great Famine, brought to Ballina by the Lions Club, which has been running at Ballina Civic Offices since October 2018. The occasion was a special reception hosted by the Lions.

The panels, artefacts on display and films shown shed a new light on this most tragic and devastating period in Irish history. The deeply moving and educational content was appreciated by the thousands who visited over the month. Proceeds from the exhibition will go to relieve the plight of homeless people in the Ballina area.

The exhibition provided an opportunity for many local schoolchildren to gain a graphic knowledge of the causes and consequences of the Great Famine. It was also an occasion to honour the Meitheal Award-winning team behind last year’s hugely successful commemorations of Mayo’s Forgotten Famine Girls, honouring the many women who were forced to travel to Australia in the late 1840s.

Joe Doherty, president of Ballina Lions Club, thanked the local businesses and politicians/councillors who supported the exhibition and the many local Lions and volunteers who had given so many hours on a voluntary capacity in organising and

manning this historic exhibition. It was a pleasure to work with so many committed people, he said.

Pat Diamond, representing the awardwinning Mayo Forgotten Famine Girls’ committee, paid tribute to the many volunteers who made it possible. He particularly thanked the many women in the group for their work in putting together such a fantastic presentation for the Mayo Association judges.

The exhibition will continue until Friday, March 22nd. For those who have not yet had the Ballina Famine Exhibition Experience there are just a few days left to call to the Civic Offices exhibition space.

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"Burnout was more prominent among young male doctors who had not yet clocked up many years of practice but had 'lower work ability and greater over-commitment'."

One-third had insufficient work ability which measures the degree to which individuals are able to cope physically and mentally with the demands of their job.

Seven in 10 doctors reported a "strong or very strong" desire to practice medicine. But when asked if their work situation left them enough time for their family and personal life, only onein-five doctors felt this was the case.

Occupational stress was reported by four out of five doctors.

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The stress and burnout are likely to have contributed to "the wave of emigration" among highly trained young doctors.

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Mayo IFA supports Cancer Care West The Mayo IFA Executive in conjunction with Aurivo and McHale Farm Machinery Ballinrobe have teamed up to support Cancer Care West in completing the purchase of a Bus that will provide a service for Mayo Cancer Patients travelling to Galway for treatment.

Martin Gilvarry Chairman Mayo IFA said there had been a huge response within the IFA Branch network in Mayo in selling tickets for a fundraising raffle which was held in the Halfway House Islandeaddy on March 1st 2019.

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Pat Gallagher from Foxford, appeared on the popular game show on behalf of his wife, Jacinta Gallagher, winning prizes totalling €37,000 - €12,000 in cash and winning an electric car worth €25,000.

Pat and Jacinta were watching Mayo get narrowly defeated by Galway in the football last Saturday week when Jacinta’s brother called to say her name had been drawn out to appear on the Winning Streak show. She initially thought it was a wind up but when her phone started to hop with people congratulating her she knew it was no joke!

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Pictured here at the presentation of the winners cheques were from left to right:, Winning Streak game show co-host; Sinead Kennedy, Pat Gallagher who played on behalf of his wife Jacinta, Jacinta Gallagher the winning recipient; Jenny Fisher, Head of Legal and corporate affairs at the National lottery and Marty Whelan, Winning Streak Game Show co-host. The winning ticket was bought from Hallahan’s Newsagents, Pearse Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo. Pic: Mac Innes Photography. team. He recently took up bee keeping as a hobby after buying a hive land all the kit. He revealed he is managing well, despite only a few stings.

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Suicide increases in Mayo are alarming - Coroner THE Coroner for North Mayo, Dr. Eleanor Fitzgerald, said last week that up to half the deaths she deals with are a result of suicide, and she described the trend as ‘alarming’.

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Dr Eleanor Fitzgerald, made the comment following the inquest of a 26year-old veterinary nurse who died after taking a lethal level of pentobarbital, a drug used by vets to euthanise animals.

The inquest, which took place last week in Ballina, heard that the woman had a

Dr Eleanor Fitzgerald, Coroner for North Mayo

history of depression, and she took her life on July 3, 2018, the day before her 27th birthday.

After the inquest Dr Fitzgerald said: The deceased woman worked in a veterinary clinic in Ballina. She was found unconscious by work colleagues when they arrived at the practice at approximately 8.30am. The witnesses explained that a syringe half filled with pentobarbital was found along with a note.

The emergency services attempted to revive her, and they managed to secure a heart beat, but she went into cardiac arrest when she was put in the ambulance. They were informed that there was no antidote to the drug, and she was pronounced dead at 9.15am.

Dr Fadel Bennani, the consultant pathologist who performed the postmortem, said the levels of pentobarbital were at 56.3mg and the toxic rate is between 8mg and 10mg. He said the cause of death was due to acute respiratory arrest due to an overdose. He said that antidepressants were also in her system, but these were at therapeutic levels. A work colleague said they were aware of her history of depression, as she was open about it, but they had not thought she would take her own life. The inquest heard that all the staff had access to the drugs.

Dr Fitzgerald said the young woman had sought help for her depression and was on medication but it obviously did not help her. She recorded a verdict of death due to suicide and expressed her sympathy to the young woman’s family.

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HE Clew Bay Hotel, Westport, has captured the National Employer Award at the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Quality Employers Awards 2019. The event acknowledged excellence in human resource management across Ireland’s hotel and guesthouse sector.

The awards were presented by Brendan Griffin, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, in Killarney.

Congratulating the winners, Michael Lennon, IHF President said: “The Irish tourism sector is acclaimed across the globe for its outstanding welcome and customer service levels.

"Our employees are our best

ambassadors, ensuring that guests have a truly memorable visit that they will share with their family and friends. Our employees help to give our guests invaluable hospitality experiences that cannot be quantified.”

The chairman of the judging panel, Dr. Tony Lenehan, paid tribute to the category winning hotels on the excellent employee development work being done in the hotel sector.

“The hotel sector is applying best practice employment standards that were previously only linked to the technology and manufacturing sectors in Ireland.

"The judging committee was of the

Councillor Byrne to stand again in Roscommon The news that Councillor Valerie Byrne has been selected by the Roscommon Hospital Action Committee as their candidate for the forthcoming local elections has received a positive response from her many supporters. The local elections are being held on 24th of May, 2019.

In a statement issued earlier this week, the HAC said: “We are delighted that Councillor Byrne will stand again this year as an Independent HAC candidate which will offer the people of the Boyle Municipal District a strong and hard-working choice on the ballot paper”.

Cllr. Byrne has been an Independent councillor since 2002 and, says the HAC, has been “instrumental in the campaign to retain services at Roscommon University Hospital and the Sacred Heart Hospital”.

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opinion that these winners demonstrated ongoing training and development opportunities for their employees through innovative quality employer initiatives.

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consultant at Mayo University Hospital claims that emergency services in Mayo are dwindling towards a point of not being viable unless urgent action is taken.

An email written in September 2018 and released under the Freedom of Information Act, was sent to Senator Michelle Mulherin and Minister Simon Harris. It highlighted the consultants’ serious concern over impact the current new entrant pay discrimination is having on recruitment and retention of medical consultants.

In October 2012, the then Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly, unilaterally reduced new entrant consultant salary rates by 30%.

Recent attempts to address this

inequality have failed and the fulfilment of the terms of the previously breached 2008 contract has only served to widen the gap between those hired prior and after this time.

In Mayo, a number of competitions have been launched between 2015 and 2017 to recruit consultants. However, some of these resulted in no candidate being appointed and the remainder have not reached the interview stage.

Also, a significant number of consultants are emigrating to Australia due to the better working conditions.

In August 2018, attendance figures at the hospital were 8.6% higher than the previous year, with the consultant warning that these are not conditions that will attract good staff.

With the current situation, the resources available to treat the people of Mayo and surrounding areas are dwindling towards a point where emergency services may no longer be viable.

Having previously worked in areas that underwent the reconfiguration process, the consultants understand and support the withdrawal of services from hospitals that cannot safely provide that service.

They insist it would be cost-effective to tackle the pay differential in order to make it easier to recruit consultants.

Currently these posts are either vacant and not providing a cost-effective service or are filled by locum doctors who are each paid a multiple of the public service salary and are often not on the register of medical specialists.

Sligo Station voted Best in Connacht

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This is a clear indication that the station must be doing things right. Speaking at the awards, Station Manager Mary Connolly said: "We are delighted to win Best Station in Connacht Award. Sligo is a busy hub station and a lot of work goes into maintaining it. I want to thank all the staff who keep the station in such good order."

Voting was conducted through an online poll and at stations.

Passengers were asked to rate their station under customer information, station appearance and staff helpfulness with Sligo scoring highly in all categories. Jim Meade, Chief Executive of Iarnród Éireann said: "The Best Station Awards reward excellence in customer service at our railway stations.

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Mayo's distressed mortgage holders should not lose their homes - expert Paul Cunningham CEO Home For Life.

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leading expert has claimed that no distressed mortgage holders in Mayo who are eligible for the Government’s mortgage to rent scheme should lose their home.

Changes to the original schemes eligibility criteria now means that an estimated 14,000 home-dwellers in mortgage arrears nationwide qualify for inclusion under the scheme, according to mortgage debt expert, Paul Cunningham.

Figures from the Central Bank’s LongTerm Mortgage Arrears in Ireland Report (Q3 2018) state that 578 households in Mayo are in mortgage arrears for over two years while over 445 of those have been in arrears for at least five years.

“Thousands of people in serious

arrears have suffered years of anxiety and isolation, but there is a new reality which now concentrates on finding a solution in almost every case,” said the CEO of Government-sanctioned company, Home For Life (HFL).

“We have encountered widespread distress among homeowners, many of whom believe they have failed their families because they couldn’t keep up payments.

“Unfortunately, many cases involve people in extreme stress simply because no-one had told them there was another way out of what seemed to be an impossible malaise.

“The Government has recognised that there needs to be a genuine alternative for people who have been unable to

pay their mortgage for at least two years, and the mortgage to rent scheme is totally focussed on keeping families in their homes.

“This scheme can deal with your debt and keep your family in your home with the prospect of buying it back in the event of your circumstances changing.

I firmly believe that no-one who is eligible for mortgage to rent needs to lose their home.

“Every side wants a solution and the government has ring-fenced finances this year to cover mortgage to rent, as well as changing the criteria to bring more people into the scheme.

“Even if you have been rejected for mortgage to rent three or four years ago, the changes to the scheme since then could mean that you now come back into the eligibility bracket.

“There is a big window of opportunity, but it can only happen when householders get in touch with their banks or lenders to initiate the process.

“The rule of thumb is that there is a solution for everybody in mortgage distress.

“If you meet the eligibility criteria for mortgage to rent, it is a great solution for families.

“If you don’t qualify, the Insolvency Service of Ireland offer other ways to resolve your problems.

“In my experience, lenders don’t want to instigate court proceedings – they want to do a deal and move on.

“Such deals include local authorities taking over the house on a confidential basis, which means no one need ever know there has been a switch to renting.”

Fr Peter McVerry, who is a member of the Advisory Board of HFL, said at the last meeting: “I am all in favour of initiatives that keeps people in their homes.”

“I fully support the efforts of mortgage to rent in attempting to resolve the incredible amount of mortgage arrears.”

Drumshanbo vice principal for local elections

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rumshanbo native and school vice principal Sean Wynne announced last week that he intends to run in both the Carrick and Ballinamore Municipal Districts in the local

elections on Friday the 24th of May. He will be an independent candidate.

The well-known community activist in his media release contends that the country is in the age of mono

government where anyone or group who expresses a view which is not consistent with the group think is not in touch with their real world.

The Secondary school vice principal resigned from Fine Gael after the referendum last May in protest over the celebrations at Dublin Castle which he described as being disrespectful to those who voted against the abortion referendum.

Mr Wynne feels that "In politics the winning side must always consider the views of others and the over the top celebrations of some of his former colleagues was not appropriate due to the fact that the result was on such a sensitive issue and will require continued planned legislation for further changes in society in

the coming years."

Rural development is also included in Sean Wynne’s manifesto. He focuses on once off planning permission as a major issue in the decline of the numbers living in rural parts of the county.

“Sadly Rural communities continue to decline and we need interventions now. For example there was only two one off houses granted permission in Leitrim last year while Cavan county Council granted permission to two hundred one off houses with the same soil structure.”

Sean Wynne is also a member of the Save Leitrim movement and he holds strong views on forestry plantations that are covering a large percentage of the county.

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Young Emily Mescal pictured with Fianna Fail Deputy Leader Dara Calleary TD who launched the campaign and dedicated volunteers and supporters. Attending the Mayo launch were Irish Cancer Society's Community Fundraising Manager Eileen Kearney, Boots Chemist's Area Manager Jeff Durcan, Irish Cancer Society's community fundraiser Lorraine Gallagher, Nurse Margaret Geraghty, and dedicated county volunteers including North Mayo Daffodil Day co-ordinator Mary Martin, Castlebar's Jill Thornton and Ballycastle's Cecil Jackson .

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ayo Daffodil Day volunteers have appealed for the public’s support as they prepare to take to the streets on March 22nd to raise crucial funds for cancer patients.

On average, 1,046 people in Mayo are diagnosed with cancer annually. The Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day, which is proudly supported by Boots Ireland, funds crucial support services for people affected by cancer and lifesaving cancer research. Members of the public can volunteer to sell Daffodils on the day, or simply buy a daffodil from local volunteers or their local Boots store.

At the launch of Mayo Daffodil Day, held in Ballina Manor Hotel, local Night Nurse Margaret Brady spoke about the role she plays in supporting patients during their final days. Last year 103 terminally ill cancer patients in Mayo received 435 nights of care, allowing them to remain at home during their final days. In order to provide the Night Nursing service and other free supports, the Irish Cancer Society needs to raise over €4m nationally on Daffodil Day this year.

Night Nurse Margaret said, “When I go into a family home, I am there to support the patient, and also their family members. I do my best to create a supportive and calm atmosphere at a very difficult time. Losing a loved one to cancer is heart-breaking. But I’m privileged to hear afterwards from many families what a source of comfort it was to spend those precious final moments at home with their loved one. When I finish my night shift, I go home knowing I have made a difference to my patient and their family.”

Public support is crucial according to local organiser Mary Martin from Ballina, who urged locals to show their support

on Daffodil Day. “People of Mayo have always been generous in their support of Daffodil Day, but with more people being diagnosed with cancer, we need to ramp up our efforts to ensure they get the help they need. Not only will donations fund services like Night Nursing, but also cancer research to help more people survive cancer. Please help us by volunteering to sell daffodils, or simply by buying a daffodil on March 22nd,” Mary said.

Boots Ireland is the official main sponsor of Daffodil Day and local stores will be getting involved in the fundraising efforts. Over six years Boots

Ireland have raised over €1.4m for the Night Nursing service.

Jeff Durcan, Area Manager of Boots, said: “We are delighted to support Daffodil Day again this year and to play our part in helping families affected by cancer. Pop in store to buy a pin or add a €1 donation when making a purchase.

Every euro will make a big difference in the fight against cancer.”

To get involved in Daffodil Day locally contact Lorraine on 087 7936499.

For more information visit www.cancer.ie/daffodilday https://www.cancer.ie/getinvolved/fundraise/major-fundraising-dr ives/daffodil-day - sthash.RidR8aeY.dpbs

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Choosing livestock for your smallholding familiarity with them and ask questions of the vendor. Most breeders are enthusiastic about their animals and it’s not in their interest to sell stock to someone who is unsuited to keeping them, so they may want to question you in turn!

What livestock should you choose for your smallholding? Alan Beat has many years experience with animals. Here is his advice New entrants to smallholding often ask ‘which breed of hens/ducks/sheep/pigs/cattle should we buy?’ Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. It depends on many different factors, not least of which is personal preference. However, I suggest that some commonsense principles can be applied to all types of livestock: • Buy healthy stock from a reliable small-scale source; • Keep them as naturally as possible; • Rotate them regularly to fresh ground; • Avoid overstocking; • Feed and house them properly; • Learn their normal behaviour through regular observation.

Do these simple things and you should have very few problems.

This article examines the first of these principles in more detail.

Preparation Please, please don’t even think about buying your first livestock until you have made adequate preparations. Ensure that field boundaries are stockproof; that sufficient grazing or fodder is available; that appropriate housing and handling facilities are in place and that you have a fair grasp of how to look after them.

Don’t fall into the trap of buying on impulse at a show or sale and think that you can rig something up with baler twine and old pallets ‘just for the time being’ when you get home. Such temporary arrangements are never satisfactory and risk becoming rather more permanent than intended! It’s far better to plan and prepare in advance.

Personal preference There are many different reasons

for keeping livestock, but perhaps the most important is that you take pleasure in doing so.

You’ll be spending a part of every single day in their company, and if that becomes a chore rather than a pleasure, you are not going to succeed with them - it’s as simple as that. So try to acquire some hands-on experience to inform your choice.

Consider enrolling for a short training course covering the livestock that interest you, or offers a general overview to help you focus.Visit established smallholders to learn from their experience, and offer to help with routine tasks that enable contact with the type of stock that interest you.

Handling large livestock can be daunting and may not suit you personally. Keeping geese may seem attractive, but will you cope with an aggressive gander? Milking goats may appeal, but have you ever tried - and can you stand the smell of a billy?

It’s much better to explore such things before you buy, rather than afterwards. A good route to practical experience is through WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms), which enables you to work on smallholdings and farms in exchange for board and lodging; visit www.wwoof.org Another option is to initially let out your grazing to a local smallholder or farmer with the type of stock that interests you.

Useful knowledge and confidence is acquired through regular observation and from conversation with their owner. If you permit them to lamb, calve or kid in your outbuildings, you’ll experience normal and problem birthing as well. This is how Rosie and I learned about sheep management before starting our own flock.

Spend time on the source farm of your potential livestock to gain

Pedigree Beginners are often advised to buy quality pedigree stock from a reputable prize-winning breeder.

Such breeders play a vital role in maintaining and developing the wide range of livestock breeds that we enjoy today. The rare breeds, in particular, are often suited to a smallholding life and are especially deserving of our support.

However, I strongly suggest that pedigree livestock are not the ideal first purchase for the raw novice.Pedigree strains have been selectively bred over many generations for certain characteristics. The promotion of specific attributes usually comes at the expense of others, and impacts on general qualities such as hardiness, prolificacy and longevity.

As breeds diverge further from the natural form, there is an associated increase in dependence on human care and intervention to maintain health and well-being. To give a simple example, primitive sheep shed their fleece naturally each spring, whereas the more developed breeds require shearing. To establish the reputation of his or her pedigree stock, the breeder needs to show them and to win prizes; but showing promotes physique and

visual appeal over utility attributes, so that prize-winning stock may lack the practical characteristics that most interest the smallholder. To win consistently around the shows against stiff competition requires considerable effort and commitment alongside expert stockmanship.

All this indicates that trying to keep and breed pedigree stock is not for the fainthearted; nor, I suggest, is it for the novice.

Instead of starting at the top end of the scale, I think the novice is better advised to first gain practical experience with

crossbred or commercial stock that are cheaper, hardier and more widely available. When two pure breeds are crossed, the resulting progeny grow faster to a larger ultimate size than either parent; they are also usually healthier, hardier and more prolific breeders. These characteristics are collectively known as ‘hybrid vigour’.

Commercial farming takes advantage of this in various ways, for example, using crossbred ewes to combine the prolificacy of one breed with the heavier lamb carcase of another.

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contrast, weaners from a wellmanaged smallholding, are normally docile and humanfriendly right from the start, making their handling and management so much easier.

So, enquire locally for smallholdings with livestock for sale. Check advertisements in local agricultural merchants and newspapers, and national magazines like CS. I recommend visiting the source farm or smallholding before making the decision to purchase.

Never mind if you are a novice common sense is your guide. Ask to see the breeding stock as well as their offspring and look at the conditions in which they are kept.

Animals that are healthy and thriving will be clean, brighteyed, alert, active and inquisitive, with a shine to their coat - though if pigs have full bellies, they may be contentedly sleeping! Look for a good level of rapport between the vendor and his livestock. Ask plenty of questions; a good breeder will be happy to answer.

If not, look elsewhere.

Commercial strains often arise, not from pedigree stock, but from animals with the general characteristics of a breed.

Such livestock may be far removed from any traceable pedigree, but, nevertheless, exhibit the practical attributes of the breed that smallholders value. Both crossbred and commercial stock will exhibit a wider variance than pedigree animals, but uniformity may not necessarily be desirable for the smallholder, in fact, diversity may be a distinct advantage. Both these types of livestock are easier to source and cheaper to buy than pedigree stock. The progression to pedigree stock, if that is the longterm aim, can follow as experience grows.

SOURCING STOCK An important consideration to the smallholder is docility. For example, sheep from the uplands may be as wild as the hills they graze, unused to confinement by fencing and unworkable except with a well-trained dog. Most commercial sheep are also worked with dogs and hence fear humans by association. However, I suggest that a sheep flock worked without dogs, but instead trained to trust humans and follow a food bucket, is far easier for a novice to manage; so buying your starter flock of tame, bucket-trained sheep from a small scale breeder provides a sensible foundation on which to build.

This principle applies across the spectrum; all livestock that are handled regularly, and are relaxed in close human company, are quieter and more easily managed.

To give an extreme example, I once bought some weaners (young pigs) from a semi-feral herd that roamed

a large acreage without any close human contact. The owner rigged up a temporary catching pen of wire mesh panels into which the piglets were lured by food and then trapped.

When he approached the pen, the pigs went berserk and ricocheted around at high speed while

attempting to jump straight through the mesh sides - they were terrified. Somehow, we manhandled five squirming piglets into my trailer, although one jumped out again over our shoulders and sprinted away, never to be seen again! Back at our smallholding, all I glimpsed of these pigs for the first fortnight was their

backsides as they ran to hide in their house whenever approached.

With patience and a regular feeding routine, they did eventually learn to tolerate my presence, but never allowed themselves to be touched and so remained difficult to move or handle.

Those pigs were completely unsuitable for a novice to buy. In

Finally, beware of buying at a commercial market. It is so easy to make a bad mistake when you lack experience and, obviously, you can’t inspect the source farm either.

If you really must follow that route, take along someone knowledgeable to advise you, and learn from them.

Writers Alan Beat and his wife Rosie have run a smallholding of 16 acres for more than 20 years.

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CAT Issues in Planning W hen looking at CAT issues one must look at the following –Try and get the reliefs.

Reliefs will reduce the tax to a minimum.

Then look at planning around same and planning can include If you still have a liability why not take out an insurance policy?

Beware of the free use of land over the years.

Beware of free use of money or loans.

Ensure all planning points are brought into play. Why not consider the Succession Tax Credit of €5,000?

Capital Gains Tax Even though the asset is transferring one is making a disposal of an asset and in a lot of cases no money is transferring one is liable to Capital Gains Tax. Capital Gains Tax is a tax on the uplift in value of the assets. However various reliefs exist and with proper use of these reliefs no liability can arise.

There are two types of relief Within the family.

Outside the family.

Stamp Duty The new and big tax issue arising is now Stamp Duty.

Stamp Duty for a young trained farmer is zero provided certain conditions are met.

Stamp Duty for a blood relative is at 1%.

Stamp Duty on leases Stamp Duty on shares is at 1%.

There is also a new Consolidation Relief in for a number of years whereby if you sell land and buy land near you, you can avail of the relief.

Finance Act/Budget 2018 Finance Act/Budget 2018 have extended the Stamp Duty Relief to young trained farmers for three years for ’19,’20 and ’21.

However the Consanguinity Relief i.e. the blood relative relief ends in 2020. The problem with the new Stamp Duty Relief is as follows It is from a start-up situation.

There must be a business plan.

The business plan should be as wide as is possible and should envisage future transfers.

If one does not get the young trained farmer on a second transfer one will be liable to Stamp Duty on it.

There are a lot of clarifications required on this Stamp Duty and as at the time of writing a lot of considerations are still after being questioned and answers are awaited.

The big point on the Stamp Duty is as follows There is a limit now of €70,000 that interacts with the Succession Credit and Young Trained Farmers Stock Relief.

It could inhibit the purchase of land by a young trained farmer where is has already got Stamp Duty Relief.

Tax considerations facilitate rather than drive the Succession Plan. Seek proper professional advice from a Tax Advisor, not just an accountant.

A Chartered Tax Advisor is a qualified Tax Advisor specialising in tax on a day to day basis whereas accountants are mainly general practitioners.

EU auditors: Organic controls ‘have improved – but more can be done’ The control system for organic products in the EU has improved in recent years, but challenges remain, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors.

Further action is needed on remaining weaknesses in the member states and on the supervision of imports as well as on product traceability, the auditors have found.

The prices consumers pay for products carrying the EU organic label are sometimes significantly higher than for conventional products.

Therefore, a robust control system that covers the whole supply chain, from producers to food manufacturers, importers and distributors is essential to provide assurance to consumers that the organic products they buy are truly organic, according to the report.

The European Commission plays a central role in supervising the control system.

The EU organic sector has grown rapidly over recent years. The auditors followed up on their previous report from 2012 and assessed whether the EU’s control system for the production, processing, distribution and import of organic products now provides greater assurance to consumers.

The auditors found that the control system has improved and their previous recommendations have been generally acted upon. Member states audited last time have taken action to improve their control systems and the Commission resumed its own control visits and has now visited most member states.

However, a number of weaknesses remain;

the use of enforcement measures for sanctioning non-compliance has not been harmonised across the EU, and member states’ authorities and control bodies were sometimes slow in communicating cases of non-compliance.

The auditors found that the commission has started visiting control bodies in the countries exporting organic products to the EU. They also identified weaknesses in the member states’ checks on incoming consignments and found that, in some member states, the control bodies’ checks on importers were still incomplete.

The auditors carried out a traceability exercise for organic products. Despite improvements in recent years, particularly in the EU, they found that many products could not be traced back to the agricultural producer, while it took more than three months for some to be traced back.

The auditors recommend that the commission: Address remaining weaknesses in Member State control systems and reporting; Improve supervision over imports, including through better cooperation with the accreditation bodies and competent authorities of other significant importing markets; and Carry out more complete traceability checks for organic products.

In addition to following up on the six previously visited member states, in which the auditors carried out visits to the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, France and Ireland, the most recent report included audit visits in Bulgaria and the Czech Republic.

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Tips of avoiding VAT traps

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AT can be a tricky area for farmers. In some circumstances, small errors go unnoticed at first. However, if these errors are repeated over time, they can turn into a larger problem and ultimately lead to Revenue interest and penalties. In other cases, farmers forget to claim VAT refunds within the allowed timeframe and consequently lose out on the benefit. In this short article, we share some tips to help you avoid common pitfalls. While this will point you in the right direction, it’s a good idea to ask your accountant to carry out a VAT review and check that you are getting the maximum VAT value from your inputs.

Flat-rate Farmers Ensure that the flat rate addition on sales from 1 January 2017 is 5.4%.

Review your VAT reclaims and VATable expenditure to ensure you have reclaimed all you are entitled to.

Where you reclaim VAT on capital expenditure on buildings yards, fencing, drainage or fixed plant (VAT 58 refund form) the claim must be submitted within four years of the end of the tax period to which it relates.

If you are ceasing to farm, it is important to carefully consider the timing. VAT incurred and reclaimed using the VAT 58 mechanism in 12 months prior to ceasing is repayable to Revenue.

Where you completed buildings within 5 years of the sale of your farm or a portion of the farm, you will be liable to VAT on the sale.

Make sure you understand your VAT registration obligations. Farmers who provide agricultural services, for example agricultural contracting, where the turnover exceeds €37,500 in any period of twelve months must register for VAT. This can bring the entire farm business into the VAT net resulting in loss of the flat rate addition and incurring an obligation to charge VAT on all vatable supplies.

A flat-rate farmer may be obliged to register for VAT where he/she acquires goods or services from other EU countries, however the registration is ring-fenced to the relevant activity.

If you provide racehorse training and turnover from this activity exceeds

€375k in any period of twelve months, you must register for VAT. However, the registration is ring-fenced so that other farming activities are not brought into the VAT net.

When the proceeds of sale of BPS entitlements in any 12 month period exceed €37,500, the sale is liable to VAT. You must register for VAT and account for VAT on the sale.

Vat registered farmers Ensure you pay and file your returns on time as substantial penalties and interest can be imposed for late filings.

Ensure you do not collect the flat rate VAT on your sales.

Inform those you sell to that you are registered for VAT. Ensure VAT invoices are issued correctly and that records are retained for a period of six years.

Ensure purchases from and supplies to foreign countries are treated correctly for VAT purposes.

Ensure you reclaim VAT on purchases of stock from unregistered farmers, i.e. the flat rate charged to you.

VAT must be accounted for on livestock sales at 4.8%.

Ensure VAT on purchases is correctly claimed. It’s important to understand the rules of recovery. For example, you cannot reclaim VAT on petrol, food & drink or entertainment.

Be aware of the rules regarding VAT on property. If you sell within 20 years of a building being constructed, this could result in a VAT liability.

If you choose to register for VAT (election), you can de-register at any time by notifying Revenue. However, a repayment of VAT recovered may be due. You must carry out a review of the last 36 months and if the VAT reclaimed exceeds VAT paid on sales in that period a payment to Revenue will be due.

Recently, we are seeing an increase in Revenue compliance interventions including aspect queries and audits so it makes sense to ensure all is in order. With the correct procedures in place, most VAT errors can be avoided. However, mistakes that go unnoticed can prove costly over time.

Consequently, it is advisable to conduct regular VAT reviews of farming operations, particularly if new activity commences.

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Top tips for motorists sharing public roads with farm machinery

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here is set to be an increased volume of farm machinery travelling on public roads in the coming weeks as spring progresses and motorists have been urged to exercise caution.

Mayo County Council has appealed to road users to exercise “tolerance” if they are caught behind farm machinery in the coming weeks and to “give farmers a break“.

In a recent statement, the county council outlined a number of top tips for motorists to keep in mind when sharing public roads with farm machinery.

It called on motorists to reduce their speed immediately after seeing a slow moving vehicle emblem.

A car travelling at 80kph can close a 90m gap (the length of a football field) and overtake a tractor moving at 25kph in about four seconds. If a motorist does not begin to slow down as soon as they see a farm vehicle, they might not have time to avoid a collision, it added.

Large equipment or a load can block part of the farm machinery operator’s rear-view mirror. Road users are reminded that if they can’t see the driver, the driver may not be able to

see them.

Meanwhile, extra caution is required on wet pavements or when mud and debris from tractor tyres are deposited on roadways, creating slippery conditions, according to Mayo County Council.

On wet roads, the stopping distance can be increased as much as five times.

Meeting Or Overtaking Farm Machinery Motorists are encouraged to yield to wide approaching vehicles, as farm equipment is often wider than a normal traffic lane.

Continuing, the council said: “It is illegal and very dangerous to pass farm equipment in a no passing area.

The relatively slow speed of farm equipment does not make it safe to pass in situations that are not otherwise lawful.

“When passing be extra cautious.

Tractors and other equipment maybe wider than they look from behind. Machinery that is half on the road and half on the shoulder may suddenly move completely on the road to avoid hitting obstacles such as mailboxes, road signs and bridges.

“Be sure there is adequate distance for you to clear the equipment and

pass safely,” it added.

As well as this, the council warned motorists and other road users to make sure the farm machinery is not turning left or right before attempting an overtaking manoeuvre.

Due to the size of modern equipment, farm machinery operators often have to make wide turns.

Motorists were warned not to assume that equipment is pulling in to the lefthand side of the road to allow it to pass, as the farm machinery could be turning right and may require a wide turning angle.

Likewise, sometimes to make a left turn, the driver may have to fade to the right.

Mayo County Council asked motorists to be patient, as farm machinery can’t travel at high speeds. It added that most farmers will move to the side of the road to let traffic pass when they are able to do so safely.

Concluding, it said: “The next time you find yourself sharing the road with farm equipment, take a moment to appreciate the farmer’s life and be thankful for the food they provide.

Making good driving decisions will help get you both safely to your destinations.”

Frant scheme to grow willow as an energy crop on the way?

It is believed that Bord na Mona is working with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to set up a new grant scheme to promote the growing of willow as an energy crop on Irish farms.

The news comes amidst an ongoing drive, by Bord na Mona, to increase the supply of Irish-grown biomass. Earlier this morning, AgriLand reported that plans are afoot for all three midlands power stations to burn biomass by 2020 – in a cofuelling strategy.

The company’s own power station at Edenderry is currently co-fuelled with both peat and biomass. The two ESB power stations in the midlands (Lough Ree and West Offaly Power) still exclusively use peat as a fuel. It is believed that plans are in the pipeline, whereby both of these power stations will transition in 2020 to co-fuelling with both peat and biomass.

Bord na Mona has apparently conducted an assessment of its future sourcing and supply of peat and “sustainable biomass” for the three power stations.

As part of the assessment, the company is believed to have carried out “technical and commercial reviews of all its current and future biomass supplies”. Following the reviews, it is believed that the company has decided that it will not proceed with a proposal to directly develop a US-based biomass pellet plant.

Bord na Mona will, instead, proceed with “a broadly-based biomass supply chain – with a clear preference for Irish supplies”.

The company does, however, intend for other overseas supplies to supplement Irish supplies in “the short-tomedium term”.

In any case, there is a drive to develop a “sustainable” Irish supply chain for energy crops – which has prompted the ongoing work on a grant scheme to promote the growing of willow. Of course, planting grants for energy crops were brought into being many years ago; limited and erratic demand for the resultant produce meant that enthusiasm for growing such crops (on the part of farmers) quickly dissipated.

It should be noted that some of these growers ultimately lost money on these endeavours – at that time.

Farmers and land-owners will exercise caution this time around – to ensure that there is actually a sustainable market for such crops, be it from Bord na Mona or elsewhere.

Biomass is not just about these so-called ‘energy crops’; also bolstering the prospects for a sustainable (Irish) biomass supply chain is the recent Government decision (February 20) to adopt certain proposals from its own forestry programme review.

The proposals include improvements in grant and premium rates for broad-leaf species – allowing farmers to plant trees while continuing to graze animals on the same land.

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It has been said that a cattle exporters’ association needs to be put in place, particularly for those involved in the beefcalf trade.

Speaking in the Oireachtas on Tuesday, March 12, Fine Gael senator for the Agricultural Panel, Tim Lombard, highlighted that this would “enable exporters to work together with the ferry companies and with one another”.

Senator Lombard added: “This would ensure we can get the product to the marketplace in France where there is a significant demand for veal and calves.

There is a need for some joined-up thinking on the matter.”

Continuing, the Co. Cork senator said: “We are in a crisis and there are serious issues with cattle being killed and deflated prices which have knock-on effects, particularly in marts.”

He noted that there is a particular issue with Friesian bull calves.

There are 14 or 15 independent

exporters; we need to ensure they will work together as one unit.

“There is no exporter not making money.

The only person being squeezed in this scenario is the dairy or beef farmer.”

The Fine Gael senator claimed: “Last year dairy calves were costing anything between €60 and €110. Yesterday, 380 dairy bull calves were sold for less than €0.50. This is the stuff of 1960.

“It is bizarre that we have such an issue nowadays. We need the exporters to work together. It suits them [exporters] to have a state of flux in the industry because the more chaos there is in it, the more money they can make. We need the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, to engage and ensure an exporters’ association will be put in place.

Concluding, senator Lombard added: “If that was to happen, we could ensure we would move forward in the live trade and get the vast numbers of Friesian bull calves off the island.”

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Michael Harding Rescheduled Date Confirmed Saturday, 23rd March, 8 p.m., Ballina Arts Centre If you were lucky enough to get tickets for the original Sold-Out date (Saturday 16th February) your tickets are valid for the new date and all you have to do is show up on the night as you would have (doors open after 7.30pm)! Don't worry if you can't make this new night as refunds are available! If you can't make the new date please let us know ASAP and we can make sure people on our waiting list can be accommodated! Any queries contact our Box-Office on 096-73593.

FOR TICKETS : 096-73593 www.ballinaartscentre.com After the initial performances over three nights in Castleconnor the local Amateur Dramatic Society bring their new two-act comedy, The Morning Show, to Ballina Arts Centre on Friday 22nd March.

The Morning Show is set in the fictitious Coast FM radio station, and the action takes place on a Monday morning radio show, with a host 'under the weather' after a wild weekend. However, he's not the only one dealing with the aftermath of the weekend... As we meet his guests and his co-host, we find that it might turn out to be a morning to remember for all the wrong reasons. Directed by Gretta Harrison and written by Tom Tuffy.

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BY BULL WEANLINGS. RING 2- HEIFERS STARTING AT 11.30 FOLLOWED BY HEIFER WEANLINGS. RING 3 – SUCKS AT 10.30 FOLLOWED BY CULL COWS/SPRINGERS/COWS & CALVES. HEEP START AT 10.45 PLEASE SEE WWW.MAYOSLIGOMART.IE FOR ALL EVENTS ON THE CALANDER. ANNUAL PEDIGREE SALE SATURDAY 20TH APRIL 2019.

WE ARE ALSO A LICENCED EXPORT CENTRE. ENQUIRIES TO THE OFFICE.

Booking for SALES via the Office numbers on 09622555 & 09622558.

Visit our website www.mayosligomart.ie

K&C MULVANEY Ltd.

Dead & Worn out Animals

DEAD AND WORN-OUT ANIMALS Contact: Tom Rogers Strokestown, Co. Roscommon SAME DAY COLLECTION SERVICE

Collection Service Daily Collection in all Areas Telephone: MULVANEYS at:

SERVICING LEITRIM & SLIGO FARMERS FOR OVER 20 YEARS

Tel: 049-4338331 or 086-8551932 / 086-3827008

Only Licensed Knackers Yard & Service in NorthWest Lowest Prices and Daily Collection Guaranteed

071-9634783 / 9633344

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED TRACTORS WANTED DRAINS AND SEWERS CLEANED 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

PERMIT NO.CP00-09-03267-03

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY 086-8381227 / 086-1997815

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

GLAS, GLAS, GLAS Order Now, Plant Now

Plant all year round!

Whitethorn and Beech Hedging etc.

All trees and tree plants 24 Hour, 7 Days a week Firendly Service Delivery nationwide Receipts will be given Department Registered

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farmingServices Mollahan Engineering & Maintenance

• 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

COYNE TYRES BALLINA - LIMITED

offers Valid until 30/4/18

DEDICATED TYRE & BATTERY SALES & SERVICE, BALLINA, CO. MAYO

OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY - BOHOLA, SWINFORD, CO. MAYO

Call Brendan on: 087-230 7914 Mulroy & Sons Farm Machinery based in Bohola Swinford, Co. Mayo, import new and used Farm Machinery from the United Kingdom.

Products we have in stock for hire and sale

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.

• Weed Licker • Harrows (Power, Spring, Chain, Disc and Pin) • Sprayers • Haybobs (Choice of 10) • Rotovators • Toppers • Ploughs • Spreaders • Mowers • Subsoilers • Cent Mixers • Vicon fertilliser spreader (Choice of 20) • Buckrackes • Hedgecutters (McConnells) choice of 2 All our products are reasonably priced and fully serviced www.mulroyandsonsfarmmachinery.town.ie Email : brendanmulroy1@eircom.net

Farm Sheds Fabricated & Erected Telephone: 0044-77-46117236

Water Lane, Ballina, Co. Mayo • Tel: 096-21935 • After Hours : 087-2686360 • Pat Jnr: 087-2201819 Email: info@coynetyres.ie • Web: www.coynetyres.ie

CATTLE WANTED ALL TYPES

Cows, Bulls, Heifers & Bullocks, Beef or for further feeding.

Horned, Thin or Lame Cattle, also Cattle from restricted herds considered.

Call: 086-3591357 New sheds for sales Box profile, non-drip roof. 4 full sky lights 6 foot side sheeting and all gable sheeting.

1 door opening in center of gable We can make any size of shed to suit your needs just give me a call • All ridge and galvanised gutters supplied with screws • sheds repaired and resheeted • Sliding doors made and hung • Gutters repaired and fitted all power washing done • All ground work and concrete done • All types of block work and plastering done • All types of digger work done

No job too big no job too small! • Keenest Rates

Advertise Here!

Contact 071-9154538 for details of our excellent rates 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

Cavallo C503 Stainless Steel Spinner Fertilizer Spreader: • 8 cwt capacity • Suitable for fertilizer or salt spreading • 9 metres spreading width • Available in painted versions at lower Price inc. VAT this model €750.00 Painted versions: 5cwt model @ €475.00 6cwt model @ €515 • 8cwt model @ €550 Cavallo 890PXT: • 16 cwt capacity wagtail spreader c/w Stainless Steel Hopper inc. Hydraulic Control Price inc. VAT €2500.00 • 24 cwt capacity wagtail spreader c/w Stainless Steel Hopper inc.

Hydraulic Control Price inc. VAT €2800.00

We are early risers, we are tax advisors, we are tillers, planters, bankers, makers, we are financial planners, we are we weather scanners, we are accountants, farmers, foresters & forcasters.

We are ifac

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

Find out how our team can help your business to plan for the future.

Call us on 071 916 7848 or visit www.ifac.ie

Contact Numbers: 086 252 9314 • 091 799 116

ACCOUNTANCY | PLANNING | ADVICE

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KEEP YOUR HOME WARM & COSY!

10 tips to save on your heating bill

G

etting your attic and walls insulated can save you up to 30% on your heating bills, but not everyone can afford it. So we’ve come up with 10 simple, effective and cheap ways to save money on your bills. Here are a few tips that are free and it’s just a matter of being more energy conscious.

1. Adjust your thermostat By turning your thermostats down by just one degree, you can save up to 3% off your energy bill.

2. Use your central heating wisely Make sure your heating is switched off when you are out of the house. Also, most of us forget to turn the radiators off in rooms we don’t use. This can impact your energy bill.

3. Keep the radiators efficient We all know that ‘bleeding’ the radiators helps them run more efficiently by getting rid of the locked air. But who has the time to check? That’s why we love this ‘Deaerator’ gadget for only €10.99 - it automatically keeps the air out of the radiators, making sure they are as efficient (and warm) as possible.

4. Insulate your windows Plenty of heat is lost through the windows of your home so remember to draw the curtains at night. Also, insulate the drafts around windows and doors (top tip: you can find the drafts easily by holding a lit incense stick around the window to find out where the cold air is coming in).

5. Install a chimney balloon This simple gadget will keep the drafts out and the heat in your room. All you have to do is inflate it up the chimney and it keeps the heat in nicely (please note this is not suitable for gas fires). Cost: €31.99 6. Reflect the heat back from your radiators A radiator reflector works by sending the heat from the back of your radiator into the room, rather than against the wall, meaning you get the maximum impact from your heating system.

Cost: €20.94 (you could just use this in your main living area) 7. Draft excluders Sometimes the old fashioned stuff is the best and we really like this draft excluder

from Amazon. It fits snugly around the door and it can be cut to shape.

Cost: €6.99 8. Plastic coat your windows If you can’t afford double (or triple glazing) put plastic film on those windows (€6 covers three windows).

This will curb drafts and keep windows from rattling.

9. Keep heating vents clear Vents blocked by rugs and furniture prevent heated air from circulating efficiently.

10. Use heaters wisely In just one hour, a good heater should have done enough to heat the room- turn it off when it has the job done.

GILROY GLASS

HAZELWOOD ROAD, SLIGO

• Manufacturers of double glazed units • Supplying Trade and retail • Complete glazing service • Stockists of all types of glass • Glass cut while you wait Replace your existing double glazed units with energy efficient units Tel: 071-9145400 Fax: 071-9140132 • Mobile: 087-2341 985

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KEEP YOUR HOME WARM & COSY! 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.

EXTERNAL • CAVITY WALL • SPRAY FOAM www.wmiinsulation.ie • info@wmiinsulation.ie

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

RIGHT PRICE FIREPLACES & STOVES Check out our new website for the latest offers www.rightpricefireplacesandstoves.com €200 SCRAPPAGE SCHEME ON YOUR OLD FIREPLACE AGAINST THE COST OF A NEW FIREPLACE OR STOVE

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

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FREE CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE 1978 245 VOLVO ESTATE, bought by present owner in the UK. in 1980. 96,000 genuine millage very good condition for the age. Registered off the road since July 2018. Garaged. red in colour. €1000 or very near offer. telephone 089224-3277. Westport area.

HANDMADE BABY BLANKETS hats, scarfs, etc. also christening outfits.

Contact: 089-4726501 FREE STANDING FULL SIZE NEW ELECTRIC COOKER Tel: 086-3591782 BRAND NEW WASHING MACHINE FULLY GUARANTEED Tel: 086-3591782 ITEMS FOR SALE 2 Rocking chairs €50 Farm yard manure, just come and collect.

Limousin Bull Calf 9 months old, going cheap - North Sligo area, Call: 086-8591444 HEREFORD HEIFER Calves - suit bucket feeding or suckling, very good quality.

Tel: 087-1653365

CLEANER AVAILABLE. EXPERIENCED. FLEXIBLE RATES. RELIABLE AND FAST. CALL KENSI ON 0838634032.

MIDLANDS separated lady, early 60s, working, would like to get in touch with other ladies for nights out and chats, etc., friendship only. Ring or text 0871279479.

FOR SALE MAZDA 2 1.4 DIESEL NCT August 2019, tax just expired. 160,000k. New tyres and bushings. Alloy wheels, towbar, a/c and alarm.

Clean inside and out. €999 Tel: 0876848365.

CAR TRAILER, all steel, single axle €400 Call: 086-3216736 UNISEX MOUNTAIN BIKE In good condition. €50 Call: 086-3216736 LEATHER RECLINER, WINE RED, very comfortable €100. Call: 086-3216736 SCREEN BLACK HOPPER TURF Sold by the lorry load Tel: 087-3831953

To place your free private classified, please email info@theexpress.ie or you can post it into us: Free Classifieds, Northwest Express, NW Business Park, Collooney, Co. Sligo

MAN AVAILABLE FOR GARDENING

MICHAEL KEAVNEY

Tarcmacadam & Tarspraying Specialists

Contact Padraic on 087-9873623

Remodels Extensions Maintenance

Call Tom: 087­6786275 •C2 Reg • Insured • 30 years experience

Building Contractors

QUALITY GRAVEL STONE

Tel: 086-3686669 • NO JOB TOO SMALL

Pavior Machine Hire Tipper Lorry Hire 8 and 6 Wheel

JORDAN’S WELDING

ALL AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES!

Turlough, Castlebar, Co. Mayo • 094-902-3853 / 086-250-3230

Telephone: 087 94 50 777 jordanwelding@gmail.com • jordanswelding.com

• DOORS • FLOORS • KITCHENS • GENERAL HARDWARE

Rathedmond Road, Finisklin, Sligo 071-919 2011 • Buy online @ www.silvershardware.com

LG GLASS & GLAZING SHS SCAFFOLDING Over 20 years in business supplying throughout Sligo & North West • 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

Advertise Here!

Contact 071-9154538 for details of our excellent rates

Joe Mongan

Tel 096-45423 or 087-2858333

GATES - MANUAL & AUTOMATIC , RAILINGS, MOBILE REPAIR AND GOAL POSTS

SILVER’s DOOR STORE LTD

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

Aluminium Soffit & Fascia Covering Mayo & West Sligo

• First and Second Fix • Roofing • Timber Flooring

ALL TYPES OF PLANT HIRE

Covering Castlebar, Ballina, Swinford and Galway Border Areas Maintenance of Lawns, Trees & Hedges Chainsaw Work Cleaning of Roofs & Gutters

EUGENE QUINN CARPENTRY

Building Contractors Ltd

Scaffolding and Acrows available to Buy or Hire from our yard Supply and Erect Service Available Tube and Fitting Scaffolding also available with plastic planks for clean room environments Our Fully Trained & Certified Professional Teams specialise in providing tailored scaffolding hire solutions, using the right equipment in the right place at the right time.

Phone: 086-8039502 Email: johngriffinshs@gmail.com www.scaffoldinghiresligo.ie

ALL GENERAL BUILDING WORKS

• New Houses • Extensions • Renovations • Groundworks and Civils Engineering • Full Property Maintenance

WHEELIE BIN SERVICE & SKIP HIRE

Frenchill, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Tel: 094-9032367 • Mob: 087-2601674

096-32500

(All Sizes)

www.loftusrecycling.com

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Aluminium & PVC Repairs

Sandy Wheelers

Painters & Decorators

Painting & Decorating Interior and Exterior Wallpaper Service

To windows, doors and patio doors

Offering a vast range of carpentry and building services from installation, design and structural elements with over 15 years experience.

Expert patio door repairs!

Calvath, Old Cartron Hill, Sligo Tel: 087-2506477 • sandywheeler0@gmail.com

• FIRST AND SECOND FIX • • RENOVATIONS • ROOFING • EXTENSIONS Call 086-3697929 • Website: www.durcancarpentry.com

• Rollers • Tracks • Hinges • Door Realignment • Locks • Multilocking systems etc Over 20 years experience servicing Irish windows and doors. Fully insured GLASS PARTS ETC REPLACED Brendan Gormley: 071-9183860 / 087-2562669

LUKE COEN Plumbing + Maintenance

• Bathroom planning and design to suit you • All aspects of plumbing & maintenance • Boiler Servicing • Heating Installation • Call for a FREE QUOTATION Visit Luke Coen Plumbing + Maintenance on Facebook • Telephone: 087-1948286

MORRIS LOHAN For a professional service in planning applications for: Private houses, extensions (any size), small scale commercial, also cottage renovations etc. Timber frame and low energy dwellings a special interest.

Contact Martin McGloin Bunduff, Cliffoney, Co. Sligo casarcser@hotmail.com

Tel/Fax: 071-9166277 • Mob: 087-2817620 APPLICATIONS FOR ALL AGRICULTURAL SHEDS CARRIED OUT

CONSULTING ENGINEERS

• HOUSE / EXTENSION DESIGN SERVICE • PLANNING APPLICATIONS • ASSIGNED DESIGN & CERTIFIER (NEW BUILDING REGS) • BER RATINGS (DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL) • STRUCTURAL & CONDITION SURVEYS • FIRE DESIGN CERTIFICATES

WWW.MORRISLOHAN.IE • TEL: 087-8228529

Domestic & Commercial Roofing • Traditional Tin Smiths • Copper • Aluminium • Zinc • Stainless Steel • Lead • Titanium • Natural Slate • Ornamentation

• New roofs • Re-roofing & re-lining • Gutters & valleys • Tile & slate effect sheeting • Asbestos removal & disposal We provide a reliable & professional service covering all counties of Ireland.

Call for a FREE QUOTE: 094-9860787 087-2565015 • www.waldronroofing.ie

All forms of cladding & roofing in tradition standing seam and batten roll in Copper, Zinc, Aluminium Stainless steel and Lead Sheet.

Specialist flashing kits for chimneys,dormers, box gutter valleys and pitched valleys for slated roofs.

Design, layout and detailing services for both commercial and private projects.

Welding and fabricating of Stainless Steel and aluminium.

GG Roofing, The Grove, Kilmovee, Co. Mayo 087 2437259/094 Boyle,Phone: Co. Roscommon Telephone:9649296 071-9670010 Email: Email Us:info@ggroofing.ie info@pureflowers.ie••www.ggroofing.ie www.pureflowers.ie

Manufacturers of Commercial & Industrial Roller Shutters and Doors

• Domestic Garage Doors • PVC Coated Roller Garage Doors • Insulated Sectional Garage Doors • Fire Doors • Manual or Remote Automatic Gate Systems and Barriers Telephone: 090-6627907 Mob: 087-2725297 • doortec2@hotmail.com

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TERRYS STOVES www.terrysstoves.com

North West Windows Prop. Kevin Burns - Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh Email: kburns@btinernet.com

Suppliers & Installers of uPVC Windows & Doors Wide range of colours Tel: 087-2443903 After 6pm Tel: 048-66386525

TT’S QUARR BARRE Quality Stone Y LTD Products & Plant Hire

Furniture recovering and restoration including covering of chairs, 3 piece suites, headboards, car seats and boat seats.

Hotel and Bar seating, Office furniture and other Contract / Commercial furniture.

Repair of sails, tents and other outdoor gear for sports and leisure.

We provide a service of Colour consultancy and Interior advice. We retail upholstery fabrics and essentials.

Collection and delivery can be arranged at a small fee, depending on distance.

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

• Free Survey available • Solid Fuel Stoves • Gas Fires

people with energy

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

Buy Once! Buy Right!

Phone: 087­2066910 or 071­9197925

MULTIPURPOSE Michael GARDEN SHEDS Langan Pipe & Petroleum Installations & GARAGES Ardagh, Ballina, Co. Mayo Mobile: 086-2647271 • Tel: 096-70528

info@pipeandpump.ie • www.pipeandpump.ie 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 have an extensive range of fleet for hire including tippers, artic tippers, Flatbeds and low loaders

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.

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

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

DARRAGH TIMONEY

DG Windows & Doors Josko Partner

• Pipe & Pump Installations • Pump Maintenance • Pipe Work • Tanks and tank gauges • Control systems • New and Refurbished Pumps • Civil Works • Refurbish canopies • Fabricate & install bottom loaders

PARKLAWN TREE SERVICES

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL TREE CARE

We offer the highest quality tree services for private homes carried out by NPTC qualified tree surgeons/arborists and extensive experience in commercial services & utility arboriculture, including work semi-state bodies.

SPRAY FOAM INSULATION

Telephone - Garrett Murphy: 086 6077307, Office: 090 6626837 www.parklawntreeservices.com • info@parklawntreeservices.com

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTOR • WINDOWS • FRAMELESS, FULL HEIGHT ALL-GLASS SYSTEMS • LIFT-AND-SLIDE DOORS • FRONT & INTERIOR DOORS • SUN SHADING + NATURAL WOOD FLOORS Visit our new showroom Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm Sat By Appointment Sli MacNean, Blacklion, Co. Cavan Tel: 071-9853753 • Mob: 086-3896500 Email: dgwindows@btinternet.com www.josko.com

For all your decorating needs CONTACT JOHN 086-4679798

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL NATIONWIDE SERVICE E-MAIL:SALES@FOAMOX.IE TEL: 0818 812 820 • WWW.FOAMOX.IE

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OUT NOW! IN ALL GOOD SHOPS & NEWSAGENTS! PROMOTING A HEALTHY & POSITIVE LIFESTYLE

SLIGO NOW & MAYO NOW MAGAZINES

Issue 3 Vol 9 • March 2019 €2.00

FOR THE OLDER, BOLDER INDIVIDUAL Gardening for your health March 2019 • €2.00 Vol 9 • Issue 3

IF IT’S HAPPENING IN SLIGO

THEN WE HAVE IT COVERED! 100’s of out & about photos inside What aging gracefully means

Owenmore Gaels Dinner dance

The Kia Sportage now even more appealing

@ Clayton Hotel March 2019 • €2.00 • Vol 6 • Issue 3

Ardagh Community Players Mayo Peoples present Association George Shiels’ “The New Gossoon” Dinner Dance

LUCY

@ Radisson Blu

West Coast Doulas

One Woman’s Journey through the Great Famine

Michelle Doherty and Ann Nelson

Artist Dominic Corrigan discusses ‘Withdraw’

Unique presentation by Ballina Dramatic Society

Playboy of the Western World @ Ballina Arts Centre

EMER McGARRY

Mama Mia, Papa Mia

Curator & cultural leader

St. Mary’s Secondary School Musical

THE FACE BEHIND ROWLETTE

MORE THAN A NUMBER IN EDEL’S BOOK EDEL ROLSTON PROPERTY OPENS IN ENNISCRONE

LACKEN COUPLE SHOW THE WAY

CREEVAGH HEIGHTS

ISSN 2009-8030

& ENDA

CREATIVE SPACES

KEANE ISSN 2009-5422

ISSN 2009-8936

ALISON HUNTER

MARTIN SHERIDAN

MARY ROSE a feast for the senses

SARAH

Other Voices @ Ballina Arts Centre

SLIGO'S QUEEN OF COUNTRY LAUNCHES HER DEBUT ALBUM

SLIGO FOOD TOURS

“The Morning Show” marks new dawn for Castleconnor

New book chronicles Mayo man’s amazing short life

Drink Your Way to a Long Life Minus the Hangover

KENNEDY LIVING AND LOVING LIFE!

WIN! A Two Night Break to the Fantastic Dingle Skellig Hotel, Co. Kerry

MATURE LIVING MAGAZINE FOR THE OLDER, BOLDER INDIVIDUAL

ULTIMATE GOING OUT GUIDE INSIDE!

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HUGE SPRING OFFERS STOCK MUST CLEAR TRADE IN ADD €1,500 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT RANGE 182 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.6DSL Design Extras 182 Volkswagen Passat 1.4TSI 150BHP H/L 182 Volkswagen Passat HL Sports Full leather 181 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Extras 181 Passat 2.0TDI 150BHP C/L (12K) 172 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI 161 Volkswagen Passat CL 2.0TDI 150HP 151 Volkswagen Passat HL 2.0TDI 150hp 151 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI 151 Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI 120HP 141 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI 132 Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6TDI 131 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI 131 Volkswagen Passat CL 2.0TDI 140HP 131 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI 2012 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI 2012 Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI 2012 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI 2012 Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI 2011 Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI 2010 Volkswagen Passat TL 2.0TDI 140HP 2010 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI 2009 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.9TDI 2007 Volkswagen Passat CL 2.0 140TDI 2007 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.9TDI 2006 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI

€26,500 €31,000 €33,500 €24,500 €28,500 €24,950 €19,950 €19,500 €14,500 €13,500 €13,950 €11,500 €11,500 €11,500 €13,500 €10,500 €10,500 €8,950 €8,500 €7,500 €6,500 €6,950 €5,500 €2,950 €2,800 €2,450

VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ESTATE RANGE 181 PASSAT 2.0tdi 150bhp Highline 151 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI 151 Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI 141 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI 141 Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI estate 2010 Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI 2007 Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6 Petrol

€33,500 €17,500 €16,000 €14,950 €13,950 €8,500 €6,950 €3,500

VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC RANGE 141 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0TDI 140HP 141 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0TDI 140HP 2012 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0TDI 140HP 2011 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0TDI 140HP

€16,500 €15,000 €12,500 €9,000

VOLKSWAGEN POLO RANGE 181 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 Petrol LE 171 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI 12K 162 Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI All Star 2010 Volkswagen Polo CL 1.6TDI

€15,250 €15,500 €12,500 €7,000

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE & GOLF SV RANGE 141 Volkswagen Beetle TL 1.6TDI 131 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0TDI Sport 140HP 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 Petrol 162 Volkswagen Golf SV C/L 1.6TDI 161 Volkswagen Golf SV1.6TDI H/L Auto 151 Volkswagen Golf SV HL 1.6TDI 152 Volkswagen Golf SV 1.6TDI C/L Auto 152 Volkswagen Golf SV TL 1.6TDI 142 Volkswagen Golf SV CL 1.6TDI 142 Volkswagen Golf SV CL 1.6TDI

€14,950 €14,950 €5,950 €22,500 €24,500 €16,950 €18,500 €16,500 €15,500 €13,950

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA RANGE 171 Volkswagen Jetta HL 2.0TDI

€19,500

171 161 161 151 151 141 131 2012 2009 2009 2009 2008

FINANCE ARRANGED

RATES AS LOW AS 3.9%

€18,000 €16,500 €15,000 €13,950 €11,500 €12,500 €10,500 €8,500 €4,500 €3,500 €4,000 €3,000

HYUNDAI RANGE 161 Hyundai Tucson 1.7 DSl Exec ( Leather) €21,500 €7,500 + VAT 142 Hyundai i30 1.4 DSL Van €8,500 131 Hyundai i20 1.4 A/T €8,500 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 DSL Passenger 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0DSL Commercial €6,500

VOLKSWAGEN CADDY LIFE 7 SEATER RANGE Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life 1.6TDI 162 Caddy Maxi TDI 7 Seater A/T 161 Volkswagen Caddy Life 1.6TDI 151 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life 1.6TDI 152 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life 1.6TDI 151

BMW RANGE 171 BMW X1 A/T 2.0DSL Extras 151 BMW 316 2.0 DSL Sport 2011 BMW 116 2.0 DSL 2010 BMW 520 SE DSL 2008 BMW 520 SE DSl

€29,500 €21,000 €10,500 €8,500 €6,500

€22,500 €22,500 €18,950 €20,500 €18,950

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF RANGE Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI H/L Extras 182 Volkswagen Golf 1.0 Petrol HL 182 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI CL 182 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI All Star Sun Roof 171 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI T/L 171 Volkswagen Golf 2.0TDI 150BHP 151 Volkswagen Golf TL 1.6TDI 151 2011 Volkswagen Golf TL 1.6TDI 2011 Volkswagen Golf TL 1.6TDI Alloys 2010 Volkswagen Golf TL 1.4 Petrol 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI plus C/L 2008 Volkswagen Golf TL 1.9TDI 2008 Volkswagen Golf Match 1.9TDI 2007 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI

€27,000 €25,500 €26,500 €21,000 €17,500 €16,500 €13,950 €7,950 €8,500 €7,950 €8,500 €3,950 €5,500 €3,000

VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN RANGE Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 7 Seater 181 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI C/L (15KMS) 171 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI H/L 150HP 162 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI sport 161 Tiguan 2.0TDI 4 motion “R” Line A/T 161 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI LL 110HP 152 Tiguan 2.0TDI 4 Motion Automatic 151

€35,500 €29,500 €28,000 €23,500 €25,500 €18,500 €22,500

AUTOMATIC RANGE Audi A6 2.0TDI 190HP S Tronic A/T 171 Audi A6 2.0TDI SE S Tronic A/T 151 Passat 2.0TDI H/L 150HP DSG Choice 171 Volkswagen Jetta C/L Automatic 171 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI H/L DSG 172 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 SV Highline A/T 161 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI DSG Highline 161 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 5DR DSG 161 Tiguan 2.0TDI 140HP “R” Line DSG 161

€28,500 €24,500 €29,500 €21,500 €28,500 €24,500 €23,500 €19,500 €26,500

MARCH SPECIAL OFFERS 181 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 Petrol 5 DR 171 Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI Petrol 171 Opel Astra 1.6 DSL 161 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Estate 151 Volkswagen Golf TDI 131 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 5Dr 142 Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI 141 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI (1 owner) 141 Opel Adam 1.4 Petrol 161 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI T/L 151 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI T/L 151 Citroen Picasso 1.6 DSL 5 Seater 151 Ford Focus 1.5 DSL Style 2012 Ford Focus 1.6DSL H/B 2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4 DSL 2011 Ford Galaxy TDI 7 Seater 2010 Ford C Max 1.6 DSL 7 Seater 2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4DSL 5DR 2010 BMW 318 DSL 2007 Toyota Auris 1.4 5 DR 152 Toyota Corolla 1.4 DSL 2012 Toyota Auris 1.4 DSl Sports 2011 Toyota Corolla 1.4 DSL 2010 Toyota Corolla 1.4D4D 2009 Volvo S40 1.6 DSL 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 DSL 2013 Hyundai i20 1.4 5DR Automatic 2010 Opel Insignia 2.0 DSL 151 Renault Captur 1.5 DSL ( Sport) 2011 Opel Astra 1.3 DSL 5Dr 132 Opel Astra 1.3 DSL Saloon 2012 Kia Ceed 1.6 3DR Sports 2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 5DR 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.2 Petrol 2009 Audi A4 2.0 DSL 2012 Peugeot 508 DSL 141 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DSl

€14,500 €18.000 €13,500 €15,000 €13,500 €10,500 €11,500 €7,500 €6,000 €16,500 €13,500 €12,500 €12,500 €8,500 €7,500 €11,500 €7,500 €4,950 €6,500 €2,500 €13,500 €8,500 €8,500 €6,500 €4,500 €6,500 €8,500 €5,950 €13,500 €6,500 €8,500 €7,500 €8,500 €5,000 €8,500 €7,500 €14,950

SKODA RANGE Skoda Fabia 1.0 Petrol Estate 181 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI 181 Skoda 1.6TDI Ambition 172 Skoda Superb 2.0TDI 150BHP Style 171 Skoda Yeti 2.0DSL 171 Skoda Octavia Estate 162 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI Active 162

€14,500 €22,500 €18,500 €22,500 €18,500 €16,500 €13,500

OTHER MAKES RANGE 171 Mazda 2.2 DSL Platinium 171 Ford Transit SWB Custom 2012 Citroen C5 1.6HDI 2010 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6DSL A/T 161 Ford Kuga Titanium 2.0TDCI 151 Ford Focus 1.5DSL 5DR 2011 Ford Focus 1.6DSL Sport 2010 Ford S-Max 2.0DSL 152 Hyundai ix35 Executive 2011 Mini Cooper 1.6DSL

€25,500 €16,500 €6,500 €6,950 €21,000 €12,500 €6,500 €8,500 €15,000 €8,500

Volkswagen Jetta CL 2.0TDI Volkswagen Jetta CL 2.0TDI Volkswagen Jetta CL 2.0TDI Volkswagen Jetta TL 2.0TDI Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI H/L A/T Volkswagen Jetta CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 Petrol Sports Volkswagen Jetta C/L 1.6 Petrol Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI A/T Volkswagen Jetta CL 1.9TDI