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Town councillors are the lowest paid politicians in the local Government system, with annual salaries ranging from €2,281 to €4,181. They will only get paid their retirement gratuities once they reach 50 years of age. Mr Hogan's 'Putting People First' document setting out reforms to local government does not contain a cost estimate for gratuities, but they should be "quickly recovered" through savings. The overall reforms are due to save €40m to €50m after all costs are paid.

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pod which utilises vacuum technology. The patented pods are manufactured in Boyle, Co Roscommon. Sasta, launched last September, currently runs five franchises in Ireland – in Athlone, Carrick on Shannon, Cavan, Naas and Sligo The first 25 new jobs will be created when the next five

franchises are opened in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Mayo by March 2014. The company also intends to expand into the UK in 2014 with 10 new outlets. “I am so excited about the potential of our Irish made sásta Fitness product which has taken over three years to develop at a

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Walk raises €3,550 for suicide prevention A special fundraising initiative organised by Leitrim woman, Roisín Kenny, has raised €3,550 for charities, Aware and STOP. The Walk for Talk, a 6km walk/run from Cloone to Aughavas, was held on Saturday, 27th July. The fundraiser had two intentions, firstly, to raise funds for STOP, the suicide awareness and prevention charity based here in Co Leitrim and well known national charity, Aware and secondly, to get people talking about and raise awareness of mental health issues and the help that is available out there. Organisers were blessed with the weather and over 200 people came out on the day, walking, running and rolling their way along the course. A special cheque presentation was recently held and Rosin was joined by other volunteers for the official handover of the funds.

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Newport woman returns from Successful Operation Smile Mission completely changes children’s lives, one smile at a time. Every three minutes, somewhere in the world, a child is born with a cleft. These children typically have difficulty eating, speaking, socialising and smiling. They are often shunned and rejected by their communities. InIreland, corrective surgery is easily available, but in the developing world 75% of cases go untreated. Without outside help, thousands of children with facial deformities worldwide will never have the medical care they need to live a normal life. It can take as little as 45 minutes and €240 to perform the lifechanging surgery that will change a child’s life forever. After the mission Anne had this

to say; ‘No words of mine would adequately describe the poverty and need in this part ofIndia. The need for cleft lip and palate surgery is huge. The mission was one of many similar missions now provided inIndiato the poorest of the poor by Op Smile. Every cleft lip surgery on a child changes their lives forever. It's a simple operation with certain outcomes. The joy of seeing this transformation in each patient makes the hard work of the mission so worthwhile I am humbled to have been part of this mission.’ For further information on Operation Smile, please log onto www.operationsmile.ieor call Operation Smile Ireland at 01 6676659.

IT’S good news for students waiting for grant applications to be processed. The student grants body SUSI says it has completed, on schedule, it’s initial assessment of all first time applications received before the August 5th deadline for priority processing. Last year, thousands of students were forced to wait for their grants to be processed due to delays of up to six months. Caroline Erskine, Spokesperson for SUSI says this years sucess is down to a number of changes to the system.

nne McGovern from Newport, Co. Mayo recently returned fromIndiawhere she was volunteering for Operation Smile’s medical mission in the cityBhubaneswar. Anne was joined by fellow Irish volunteer Caroline Quirke as they helped screen 139 patients with 100 operated on over the 10day mission and she put her skills and experience to good use as she was tasked with looking after medical records. Operation SmileIrelandis a registered Irish charity and part of a global alliance of Operation Smile organisations bringing safe, sustainable treatment to children with facial deformities in the developing world. Operation Smile has provided free surgery to more than 200,000 children around the world since 1982 with the help of over 5,000 dedicated medical volunteers. Operation Smile is present in over 60 countries and

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his November, why not join development aid agency, Bóthar in the magical Cotswold Hills in the border regions of England and Wales? Tire yourself out among breath-taking scenery and then relax with a cool local brew in the company of new friends… and all while supporting the work of Bóthar. The Cotswolds hills are crisscrossed with dry stone walls. The picturesque Cotswold landscape is hall-marked with hidden river valleys and distinctive market towns and villages made of the famous Cotswold stone. Many Cotswold villages have enigmatic names such as The Slaughters, Stow-on-the-Wold and Guiting Power. Centuries ago the

Cotswolds was made wealthy by the wool trade, and the results of that wealth can be seen in the many fine manor houses and churches throughout the area. The Cotswold area is well loved as the ideal place to escape for a few days. Cotswold summer days are relaxed and long, but log fires in winter, spring bluebells or autumn colours are all good reasons why visitors come to the Cotswolds at any time of year. Bóthar founded in 1991, specialises in the use of livestock such as dairy heifers and dairy goats in it aid programmes overseas. Through time, poor families are empowered to experience a better life through training and sustainable micro

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farming projects. Currently, Bóthar is desperately trying to raise enough funds to complete the creation of a small creamery for an impoverished community in in Rusizi, Rwanda, which is among the poorest communities in the world. The families there are already recipients of Bóthar dairy heifers airlifted in recent years but now they are ready for the next stage of development; their new creamery. This will allow the families there to not just add shelf-life to their dairy products but will also allow them increased income. Bóthar animals are now assisting communities and families on their road to a better life; a life containing new possibilities in terms of health and education. Rwanda is one of many countries where the spectacular gift or an Irish cow can make a world of difference. The simple basic task of looking after the animal gives a form of ‘employment’. Then the food supply that follows in the form of milk production and ancillary dairy products ensure better nutrition and well-being. Through time, an extra animal can create an income providing education for the children of the family. Most families in such situations become independent of the project in a five year period at which time they can continue unaided on their road to empowerment. Challenge treks in renowned

historic and farming tradition locations are a feature of Bóthar fundraising events. Locations such as the Yorkshire Dales and the olive groves of Umbria in Italy have proved successes in the past. Pat McCarrick, Fundraising Projects Director with Bóthar said, “In an effort to maintain funding to established projects and in order to create new opportunities for poor families, we have to put fundraising events in place but we like to create win/win events. We feel our livestock projects deserve support but we also make our events as interesting and rewarding as possible. Walking in special locations meets this demand for us but more importantly, it provides a great opportunity for our supporters.” If you like to walk, need an autumn break or simply admire the work of Bóthar you are encouraged to get involved in this inaugural event. An all-inclusive price of €950 per person is required. This includes flights, accommodation, food and expert local guides as well as your fundraising contribution to the charity. A reasonable level of fitness is required for this event. The event takes place from November 4th to 8th inclusive. For further information on this event, please contact the Fundraising Projects office of Bóthar on 071 9120100, email events@bothar.ie or visit www.bothar.ie.

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LMOST one-in-three school pupils in some parts of the country is now in a "supersize" classroom of more than 30 children. As primary-school enrolments rise, average classes are getting bigger almost everywhere throughout the country, with a spike in the number of pupils in classes of 30 or more. But some communities are being hit much harder than others, according to the latest figures from the Department of Education. Children living in areas of rapid population growth on the outskirts of

Dublin, and neighbouring counties, are also among the worst affected. In contrast, class sizes are generally stable, or falling, in many rural areas and in cities, reflecting trends in population. The average class size rose to 24.7 in 2012-13, up from 24.5 the previous year. It compares with an EU average of 20. In Sligo the total number of pupils in primary school education are 7,002. 15.2% of pupils are in a class of up to 20, 52.3% are in a class of 20 to 29 and 22% are in a class of over 30 In Mayo the total number of pupils in

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Celebrities and Cancer parents Light It Up Gold for Childhood cancer Awareness Month SEPTEMBER is Childhood Cancer awareness month and Gold is the official colour. Celebrities have been raising awareness for childhood cancer by wearing the Light It Up Gold t-shirt to show their support for the inaugural ‘Light it Up Gold’ initiative to raise awareness of childhood cancer. Among Irish celebrities showing off the gold ribbon this week were Roseanna Davison, Katie Taylor, Mikey Graham, Keith Dufy, Mary Black and cast members from Fair City as well as international rugby stars. Aoife Clarke of the Light It Up Gold campaign states, ‘We are surprised and delighted with the support given by celebrities so far. They have been so generous with their time and are more than willing to help raise awareness of childhood cancer. We really appreciate the boost they are giving to our campaign.’ Set up by a group of parents of children with childhood cancer, Light it Up Gold will run for

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he Kilfenora Céilí Band comes to the Hawk’s Well with its new show, “Spraoi”, celebrating Ireland’s year of the Gathering on Saturday 14th of September at 8pm. In “Spraoi”, The Kilfenora are joined by their friends, singer/songwriter Don Stiffe, dancing masters, Michael Donnellan and Deirdra Kiely. The show is an exciting celebration of Irish music song and dance from home and abroad. Tickets at €20/18concession are on sale now from the Hawk’s Well at 071 916 1518. 103 years in the business and the Kilfenora has gone from strength to strength since their Centenary! From village parties in

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THE National Infertility Support and Information Group (NISIG) will call for urgent government action on the report of the Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction at their National Conference on September 14th. There is currently no governing body for Irish fertility clinics in Ireland and NISIG believe a set of regulations, guidelines or standards urgently need to be implemented by the government for the protection of both Irish clinics and patients. The report, published in 2005, was thorough and detailed, however it needs to be updated and… implemented. The National Conference on Infertility will take place on Saturday September 14th in Thomond Park, Limerick. Hosted by NISIG, the conference will address: Irish legislation – There is currently no governing body in Ireland for Human Assisted Reproduction, therefore Irish clinics have had to self-regulate. Infertility - A hidden epidemic – 1 in 6 Irish people are affected by fertility issues. Psychological issues facing patients and those surrounding them who have problems conceiving The medical problems that may cause fertility issues in both men and women Personal stories detailing two different struggles with infertility Infertility tourism - many Irish patients are seeking treatment abroad for various reasons Donor conception Recurrent Miscarriages and Immune Issues Implantation Failure Mindfulness Optimising IVF Outcomes Genetic Screening in IVF Secondary Infertility Leading Senior Embryologist Mr Declan Keane, Director ReproMed clinic and independent ambassador to NISIG says; ‘Ireland lacks significant legislation regarding infertility treatment. Irish clinics have been forced to self-regulate over the past number of years, as the Irish government have yet to put in place a set of guidelines.’ Helen Browne cofounder of NISIG states that Irish people should be able to access (a) the list of registered infertility practitioners in Ireland, (b) the services provided by each practitioner, (c) outcome data by just visiting ONE website. Sub-group analysis, Audit and Quality assurance is critical for all stakeholders involved in this very complex field of medicine.

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Teletubbies say Uh Oh: Farmer floods Dipsy, Laa-laa, Tinky Winky and Po’s home to deter tourists A farmer has flooded the home of children’s TV favourites the Teletubbies – because she was sick of tourists trespassing on her land in Wimpstone, Warwickshire. The hill house used by Dipsy, Laa-laa, Tinky Winky and Po in the CBeebies show has been turned into a pond by the farmer. When the Bafta-winning show, which was shot on the farm from 1997 to 2001, was axed the television set was removed leaving just a gentle grassy slope. But Teletubbies fans kept trespassing on the hill until owner Rosemary Harding moved the diggers in and turned the site into a pond. ‘People were jumping fences and crossing cattle fields,’ said the 63-year-old, who runs an aquatics shop at the countryside location. ‘To be honest, we’re pleased to see the back of it,’ she told the Sunday People. The hill was decorated with a magic windmill, windows and flowers during the show’s four-year run, which is still being shown on children’s TV channel CBeebies. The BBC filmed 365 episodes of the Teletubbies and it went on to be worldwide TV hit. Dipsy, Laa-laa Tinky Winky and Po also topped the pop charts. The show’s theme tune ‘Teletubbies Say Eh Oh’ reached No.1 in December 1997, and sold more than one million copies to stay in the Top 75 for 32 weeks.

Hapless farmer gets cute puppy to look after his sheep – turns out to be a wolf

We all know the story about the boy who cried wolf but a hapless Polish farmer has offered a new take on the classic fable. The agriculturalist was left red-faced after discovering a ‘stray’ puppy he had taken in to look after his flock of sheep was actually a wolf. Embarrassed Zbigniew Pieczyk, 50, from Podlasie only realised his mistake when the young wolf ‘howled all night’. ‘I thought it was a sheepdog pup or a German shepherd,’ the sheepish farmer explained. ‘Then when it started to howl every night I realised I’d made one hell of a mistake and I called the police.’ Thankfully, the young wolf didn’t attack any sheep and is now set to be returned to the wild after his unlikely adventure.

World’s tallest drop ride unveiled: Are you daring enough for the 415ft drop? ACROPHOBICS – that’s those with a fear of heights – will most likely be found anywhere but at the top of this hairraising ride. An amusement park in America is developing the world’s biggest drop ride and at 415ft tall, it’ll take some guts to have a go. ‘Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom’ is expected to open next year in New Jersey’s Six Flags Great Adventure park, and will lift riders to a stomachcurdling height before pinging them back down to earth again at a speed on 90mph. The ride will be attached to the park’s

Hot wheels: Wacky engineer fits flamethrower to mobility scooter! IF wacky racer Dick Dastardly is ever paralysed in a car wreck, he’ll surely be ordering one of these. Lance Greathouse’s mobility scooter – christened Lord Humungous – has a flame-thrower that spits fire 10m (35ft), around the length of a double-decker bus. The dental equipment engineer, who sends disabled people ‘pimped’ wheelchairs, spent a month and $1,000 (£645) building the contraption out of en electric golf cart, a helicopter seat, all-terrain tyres and old dental machines. I love fire and wheelchairs so I thought why not put them together,’ the 52-year-old, from Phoenix, Arizona, said. ‘I would like to see some street gang member mess with someone in one of my chairs.’

Kingda Ka rollercoaster which stands at 456ft tall itself. Riders will experience a free fall sensation while sitting in one of three floorless gondolas with seven others. Speaking to the Detroit Free Press, the park’s president, John Fitzgerald said: ‘You’re going to have the Kingda Ka cars racing around them at the same time. It’s really going to be fantastic. Fantastic views, but also terribly exciting.’ The record-breaking ride is replacing a white wooden roller coaster, Rolling Thunder, that has stood there for 35 years.

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With a name like the Apocalypse Burger, there can be no coming back for anyone brave enough to tackle this giant meat feast. Restaurant owners Dave Cossar and Justin Meaney might need some bigger plates after creating Britain’s biggest burger. The 11kg (25lb) monster meal at JD’s Grill in Plymouth contains 25,000 calories and was created to celebrate the restaurant’s one-year anniversary. It took three chefs six hours to prepare and cook the jumbo burger which contains £150 worth of ingredients. ‘The burger was originally created to celebrate our anniversary but we are looking at how we could put it on the menu,’ explained Mr Meaney. We would have to find a way to bring the price down a little and make it easier to build and cook in the kitchen without compromising on the quality of the ingredients.’ He added: ‘We served it up to about 14 or 15 people and they absolutely loved it. ‘It was one massive burger, and a real sight to behold – but an hour later every last bite had gone.’

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Michael English comes to town

Top Trad at The Linenhall

n evening of finest Traditional music is on the cards when three top musicians -

Liam O’Connor, Caoimhín O' Fearghail and Noel Hill – combine forces for “Bridge, Bellows and Bow” at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday 12th September at 8.00pm as part of a Music Network tour. Spanning three generations, Liam O’Connor (fiddle, viola), Caoimhín O' Fearghail (uilleann pipes, flute, guitar, vocals) and Noel Hill (concertina) - all TG4 Gradam Ceoil winners – are united by a deep knowledge and love for the music of the legendary masters of Irish tradition: Coleman, Ennis, Clancy, Potts and Tóibín. For this tour, these three stellar soloists are sure to delight Trad fans with their fresh, vibrant take on the classic Irish traditional music repertoire, as well as digging deep into the vaults to unearth some lesser-known melodies from manuscript sources. Expect an evening of powerful

dance music, lively jigs and melancholic hornpipes, poignant Gaelic slow airs and sean nós songs, all laced with a healthy dose of folklore and personal anecdotes: a top class gig under the Music Network banner. “Liam O’Connor… Breathtaking... a young musician who is essentially standing on the shoulders of giants, but who has worked his way through these influences and created something of his own.” Dermot McLaughlin, Journal of Music in Ireland “Noel Hill… a stylist who has taken his instrument to new heights… Noel shapes each tune as a finely sculpted piece of intricate musical art, delicacy and beauty.” - P.J. Curtis Liam O’Connor, Caoimhín O' Fearghail and Noel Hill perform at the Linenhall Arts Centre on Thursday 12th September at 8.00pm. Booking advised. Tel: 094 9023733 and online booking at www.thelinenhall.com The Linenhall Arts Centre acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council in making this performance possible.

ichael English @ The Hawkswell Michael English is a household name. The classically trained entertainer toured extensively all over Ireland, the UK and the USA and released several albums before the age of 30. In 2005 an unexpected phone call from Louis Walsh catapulted Michael’s musical career

onto a higher plane. Signed to Sony Records and under the guidance of Louis Walsh, Michael went on to record albums, ‘All My Life’ and ‘Portrait Of My Love’. The first was a diverse collection of easy-listening hits featuring duets with international stars such as Daniel O’Donnell and Linda Martin. Friday 13 September, 8pm Tickets are €20.

The Tide is Comin’ Exhibition @ The Hawkswell

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ack B Yeats, The Circus as a Metaphor, Lebanese artist Rabih Mroué whose politically charged exhibition includes his acclaimed film The Pixalated Revolution, and Tilo Schulz Tied Up and Down: How to consider force a privilege which incorporates a installation on the Garavogue river as well as the galleries. The Model Artists' Studios will be open on the night from 6 - 9pm with many of Sligo's most accomplished professional artists in attendance to discuss their work with visitors.

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rom their modest beginnings as a local school choir in Dublin’s inner city in the mid 1990s, the Dublin Gospel Choir have become a household name in Ireland, playing a host of concerts each year, plus a large number of corporate and charity events. Their annual slot at

Ireland’s internationally-acclaimed boutique festival Electric Picnic is now legendary and the choir are no stranger to large outdoor venues either, having performed to a sell-out 82,000 crowd at Croke Park. Tickets are €20 @ The Hawkswell Theatre

JACK IN THE BOX: Spectacular circus themed extravaganza Free / Sunday, September 1st Roll up, roll up, The Model welcomes families to a day of celebration. ‘Jack B Yeats ; Enter the Clowns’ has received national coverage and attracted visitors over the summer months.

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thoroughly enjoy one last day of magic before the school year starts. The highlight event takes the shape of Cork Circus’s renowned puppeteer Lungi who will present, A Trunk of Tricks at 2.30pm and 4pm. Trained by Rajasthani puppet masters, Lungi has returned from India with authentic string puppetry, traditional magic and stories from the mystical East. This is 45mins of a magical journey created through crafted entertainment. ‘Lungi the Travelling Puppeteer’ has been presenting his take on the ancient arts of Indian string puppets, magic and story telling all over Ireland and the UK for the last four years. This is an amazing, interactive show full of music, swordfighters, snakes, dancers and magicians. For those who haven’t visited the exhibition, it features a number of Yeats’ masterpieces from prestigious public collections in Ireland including those of The National Gallery of Ireland, The Hunt Museum, Limerick, Dublin City Gallery; The Hugh Lane, and Limerick City Gallery of Art. It investigates the use of the circus as a metaphor throughout Yeats painting career and is a visual riot of colour exploring the development of the circus as a theme throughout the artist’s working life. Early celebratory visions of the circus are considered alongside later more dramatic and carnivalesque works. Tread Softly Festival tours of ‘Jack B Yeats: Enter the Clowns’ run through 22 JulAugust 09 Lungi , €5 for kids and €3 for parents, €15 family

inenhall Film Club opens its doors for another season of films from beyond the Land of Hollywood. Kicking off the Autumn season is “Love Is all You Need”, a warm and affectionate Danish cocktail of love, loss, absurdity and humour starring Pierce Brosnan and Trine Dyrholm. Philip, an Englishman living in Denmark, is a lonely, middle-aged widower and estranged single father. Ida is a Danish hairdresser, recuperating from a long bout of illness, who's just been left by her husband for a younger woman. The fates of these two bruised souls are about to intertwine, as they embark for a trip to Italy to attend the wedding of Patrick and Astrid, Philip's son and Ida's daughter. Oscar- winning director Susanne Bier has created a film that will leave only the hardest heart untouched. It is a film about the simple yet profound pains and joys of moving on - and forward - with your life. “Esteemed Danish director Susanne Bier…

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Ronan Collins Reeling In The Showband Show

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Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney

he IFA has challenged the Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney, to defend farm funding in the upcoming Budget negotiations. In a move which will increase the pressure on Minister Coveney ahead of the Cabinet's Budget 2014 deliberations, IFA president John Bryan accused Minister Coveney of overseeing deep cuts to farm schemes in the last two budgets. "Spending on farm schemes between 2011 and 2013 has fallen by 18pc or €119m, compared to a reduction of 8pc or €60m across the rest of Minister Coveney's department," Mr Bryan said. Mr Bryan said the next EU Rural Development Programme to run up to 2020 would be a major test of the Government's commitment to the sector. "It is hugely important that the Government commits to 50:50 national/EU co-financing with national top-ups to ensure a strong Rural Development Programme supporting vulnerable sectors and regions, through measures such as Disadvantaged Areas and agri-environmental schemes."

armers splashed out more than €20m on combine harvesters this year in an effort to avoid weather delays when harvesting their crops. The move followed a bleak, wet spring in which farmers battled with the worst fodder shortage in living memory. Following almost 12 months of rain, tillage farmers vowed not to be caught on the back foot when har-

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Talking Timber Marketing Event in Drumshanbo Where Forest Owners meet Timber Buyers

Northwest Express September 10, 2013

Ash Dieback – please remain vigilant!

eagasc’s Forestry Development Department is organising a regional Timber Marketing Day on Thursday 12 September 2013 at the Lough Allen Hotel & Spa, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. This is a great opportunity to meet with those buying timber in your area and discuss services, options and prices . Most forest owners realise the benefits of timely thinning. However many have queries about how to get the job done. In response this Timber Marketing Day will address the following questions: • Is my forest ready for thinning? How will the thinning operation be carried out? • Is there the potential to co-ordinate thinning with other forest owners? • What is the best way to sell my timber? • What price range can I expect? This free event will run from 10am to 2pm (registration commencing at 9.30am). All welcome. The day will start with an outdoor demonstration, organised by the Irish Forestry and Forest Products Association, on the importance of timber quality for Irish sawmills and the best way to ensure such quality. This will be followed by short presentations from Teagasc, foresters and harvesting contractors. Local Forest Owner Groups will also give their perspective and share their experiences. The most important part of the day will be the ample opportunities for forest owners to talk to foresters, contractors and timber companies who will have stands present. To find out more contact Steven Meyen, Teagasc 074 9131189, 087 6775158 or visit www.teagasc.ie/forestry/events

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0-6 lead at the break. With Aidan O’Shea and Barry Moran outstanding in midfield, the Westerners were 10 clear (0-17 to 0-7) at one stage in the second half after a run of five consecutive scores, including three from Cillian O’Connor. Dublin manager Pat Gilroy’s decision to risk bringing on the injured Alan Brogan at half-time backfired as the then Footballer of the Year lasted just 17 minutes before being hauled off again with a groin problem. In a frantic finale, Dublin kicked eight points in a row and threatened a monumental comeback, but goalkeeper David Clarke made an incredible save from Bernard Brogan three minutes from fulltime and O’Connor then ended a 22minute spell without a score in injury time before Séamus O’Shea added the insurance point. “We seemed to run out of juice a little bit, and they were coming at us in waves, so it was last-ditch defending but we managed to keep it out, and we showed great character at the end," said Horan.

“Dublin! Dublin in Croke Park, it doesn’t get any bigger. An All-Ireland semi-final with 82,000 people in Croke Park!” The words of the legendary Mayo playmaker Ciarán McDonald, a man who six years earlier had written his name indelibly into the great Dublin-Mayo narrative, summing up what the sight of a Sky Blue jersey in late August at HQ means to any Mayo man. Going into this game against the reigning All-Ireland champions without their captain and attacking fulcrum Andy Moran, few gave Mayo much chance. However, playing some sweet attacking football orchestrated by Alan Dillon, James Horan’s side raced into a 0-12 to

Allianz Football League Division I 2012: Mayo 0-20 Dublin 0-8 The first attempt at this Round 2 fixture was abandoned at half-time last February when fog descended on MacHale Park and forced the referee to postpone the game. Back for a second attempt at the same venue in late March, according to the Irish Times, “Dublin walked down a blind alley and got mugged.” There were more than 12,000 witnesses in Castlebar but many struggled to offer an explanation. Mayo had lost to Cork a week earlier while Dublin beat Donegal by nine points. There was nothing to suggest a massacre. However, with Alan Dillon, Conor Mor-

head of their meeting in the All Ireland Final we take a look back at five memorable games between two intense if infrequent rivals. While there are remarkably few championship clashes between the two to reflect on – nine in total and only two in the last 26 years – there is usually plenty of drama involved whether Dublin and Mayo meet in the championship or the Allianz League. All-Ireland Semi-Final 2012: Mayo 019 Dublin 0-16

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and Red forever. After the pre-match furore died down, Dublin looked to have the match wrapped up when they led by 2-11 to 010 after 46 minutes thanks to goals from Conal Keaney and Jason Sherlock. However, Mickey Moran’s charges lit the after-burners in the final quarter and outscored their opponents by 1-6 to 0-1 over the remainder of the game to cause a massive upset. Andy Moran got the goal that got the ball rolling, but McDonald’s moment of genius two minConor Mortimor in action utes from the end settled the game. “I remember kicking that point and the timer and Michael Conroy all giving an crowd going crazy,” McDonald recalled exhibition of long-range point-taking, in an interview with GAA.ie last sumMayo were 0-13 to 0-5 ahead at the mer. “I remember being seven points break after a first half bombardment. down and the substitutes that we put in Dublin had Paul Flynn sent off at the all clicking. I remember Andy Moran’s start of the second half and Diarmuid goal. Connolly then followed him to the line “But my biggest memory is giving an abfor a second yellow card offence. solutely brutal pass that Darren Magee The dismissals ended any forlorn hope cut out. The ball went down to the far of a Dublin revival, and it was left to Mortimer to decorate the scoreline with corner of the Canal End and I said to myself, ‘here we go again’. a few more super points, bringing his haul for the evening to eight, which saw “It went out for a ‘45’, a combination him surpass Joe Corcoran as Mayo’s all- of Clarkey (goalkeeper David Clarke) time top scorer. “We never got near the pitch of that game at all. From start to finish there was only one team in it,” said a shellshocked Dublin manager Pat Gilroy afterwards. All-Ireland Semi-Final 2006: Mayo 1-16 Dublin 2-12 The afternoon famously started with a row over territorial rights to warm-up in front of the ‘Hill’ and ended up with Ciarán McDonald kicking a storied winning point for Mayo. The notoriously shy Crossmolina man had changed and was in a car on the way back home 15 minutes later, but it is a moment that will The Dubs trying to retake the Hill in 2006 be remembered by fans of the Green

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and David Brady punched it out. It just shows the thin line from one second being totally elated to making an absolute mess of things a minute later.” All-Ireland Semi-Final Replay 1985: Dublin 2-12 Mayo 1-7 The drawn game at Croke Park finished 1-13 apiece, after Mayo had taken an early lead through a Noel Durcan goal but they allowed Dublin to take control of the game by half-time. With the help of an excellent performance from prodigy Pádraig Brogan, and a point from the boot of 42-year-old Billy Fitzpatrick, the Westerners came back to

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Budget 2014 – ICMSA want consolidation measures to continue and protection of farm schemes “PARTLY as a result of intensive lobbying by our association and others there have been some positive measures in the areas of farm transfers and consolidations introduced in recent budgets. We’d particularly recognise the ‘half rate’ 1% Stamp Duty for transfers to close relatives, the extension of the Young Trained Farmers Stamp Duty Relief to 31 December 2015 and the Capital Gains Tax Restructuring Relief as logical and welcome. Those measures need to be built upon if we are to address the continuing problems around farm fragmentation and the possibilities of expansion that will loom large post-quota from 2015 onwards. For a start, the 1% rate for transfers to close relatives due to expire at the end of 2014 must be extended to facilitate expansion and sensible succession planning. The Young Trained Farmer Relief requirement for 50% of normal working time to be spent farming is difficult to establish and verify and should be changed to a five year retention of ownership and use of land qualification. Budget 2013 provided for an increase in the rate of CGT to 33% representing an increase of 65% since 2008. ICMSA totally opposes any further increase and calls for the reintroduction of indexation which was withdrawn in 2002”, said Mr Comer. “ICMSA believes that the reductions in the CAT tax-free thresholds in successive budgets have been excessive and have worked as a disincentive on land transfers.

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No deep impact here! In a reminder that we mere humans are as fragile as a bubble, Nasa has released a map of all the known asteroids that are passing Earth with just a whisker between us. The 1,400 asteroids, whose orbits are given a web-like appearance in the spirograph, are considered fairly dangerous but are not expected to pose an imminent threat for at least another 100 years. The ‘potentially hazardous asteroids’ (PHA) are large – estimated at about 460ft or 140m in size – and can reportedly pass within 4.7million miles of the Earth’s orbit. In these terms – that’s pretty close. ‘This “potential” to make close Earth approaches does not mean a PHA will impact the Earth. It only means there is a possibility for such a threat,’ said Nasa on its website. ‘By monitoring these PHAs and updating their orbits as new observations become available, we can better predict the closeapproach statistics and thus their Earth-impact threat.’ In February of this year a PHA known as 2012 DA14 passed Earth within a margin of 17,200 miles, which is closer than some satellites in geosynchronous orbit. The asteroid was 150ft in diameter and passed safely.

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The iPhone 5S and budget iPhone 5C could be released on September 20 according to the latest whispers to come out of the iRumour mill. The speculated date has arisen after TmoNews’ mystery sources told the site that US T-Mobile employees have been forbidden to go on holiday from September 20-22.

Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy Gear smartwatch September, according to an executive from the company. Confirming reports that the Galaxy Gear would launch alongside the Galaxy Note 3, Lee Young-hee, executive vice president of Samsung Mobile, has announced that the Galaxy Gear will be revealed at Samsung’s pre-IFA briefing in Berlin. Apple to invite you and your friends to an iPhone-powered silent disco? Apple has filed a patent that describes a method of creating, essentially, your very own silent

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present a largely realistic emissions-reducing platform. The 208 Hybrid FE has no power steering but rides on slim 145-section 19-inch tyres. It’s wrapped in a mixture of carbon fibre body panels and part-polycarbonate glazing, and uses a revolutionary suspension system that saves kilograms of weight at each corner. Working with companies including Hutchinson, CCP Composites and fuel refiner Total’s polymers division, Peugeot has been able to bring together a radical new car concept that could entirely reshape the way cars are built. Many now-traditional systems are done away with altogether, like power steering and servo-assisted brakes. The thin tyres, light weight and energy recuperation braking make additional assistance un-

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the lowest figure since records began in 1926. French roads saw 3,645 die in accidents last year, while Germany suffered 3,657 fatalities. ISA technology can use satellites which beam limits automatically to cars from a database or cameras which are able to read road signs. The AA said that while an audible speed alert would be a welcome new feature, limiting speed automatically could create dangers of its own. A spokesman for the motoring association said: "It could take away people's ability to get themselves out of trouble with a quick burst of speed, such as in overtaking situations where the capacity to accelerate can avoid a head-on collision." A spokesman for the EC told the Mail on Sunday: 'It is part of the Commission's job - because it has been mandated to do so by member states, including the UK - to look at, promote research into and consult stakeholders about new roadsafety technology which might ultimately save lives. This is done in close co-operation with member states and the UK has generally supported such efforts.' "There is a currently consultation focusing on speed-limiting technology already fitted to HGVs and buses. "Taking account of the results, the Commission will publish in the autumn a document by its technical experts which will no doubt refer to ISA among many other things."

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Tractors 2/4WD in any condition for resale-export & breaking Wanted Massey Ferguson's; MF165-168-175-178-185-188-565575-590-675-690-699-265-275-290. Fords-Fiats-John Deere-Zetor-Belarus-Universal Ect. All tractors considered in any condition, non runners also. Wanted all Plant Machinery; Hitachi-Komatsu-Jcb/ JS-Kobelco-Sumitomo-Cat-Mitsubishi Ect. Engines /gearboxs ,also wanted in any condition.

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Liver Detox

he liver is one of the most important organs that help the natural detoxification process within the body. Human bodies need healthy livers to fight against the environmental toxins. The liver also helps in healing the immune system and is an important part of digestion. The liver prepares glycogen, which can be converted into glucose by the body in times of need. It can store quantities of glycogen enough for up to 24 hours. The liver is one of the natural detoxifying agents of the body. The human body is exposed to toxins every day. Hormones influ-

encing physical and mental wellbeing are activated in the liver. The liver further breaks them down into water-soluble substances and they are passed out through stool and urine. Excessive storage of toxins in the body hampers the natural processes of the liver. Some of the most common symptoms are a chronic fatigue, headaches, and a diminished bile flow. Impaired liver functions can cause viral infections of the liver and alcohol induced fatty deposits. The best time for a liver detox is spring. The warm weather is the perfect time for a diet full of fil-

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tered water, raw fruits and vegetables. A liver flush is one of the most simple and popular types of cleansing techniques. It is used for the elimination of excess fatty acids and other toxic substances from the liver. The liver flush can be described as a regimen of light exercise supported with an intake of herbal teas and the liver flush mixture. The liver flush mixture is a mixture of freshly squeezed citrus and lemon or lime juices, squeezed garlic and a small amount of ginger root juice, added with one tablespoon of olive oil. A natural food diet has to be consumed for the rest of the day. This regimen should be taken for at least ten days. The liver cleansing formula should be taken for at least two weeks. Milk thistle is a natural herb that has been known to have strengthening and healing powers over the liver. It is an antioxidant and can protect the liver from radical damage. The herb is available in tablet form and in major

natural foods stores. Milk thistle can be consumed after performing the liver flush. Detox provides detailed infor-

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1998 TRANSIT TIPPER 52,000 miles. Tel: 087-6075089 2004 HITACHI 1.6 TON 1800 hours, complete buckets and pipe for rock breaker. €9000 Tel: 087-6075089 PZ HAYBOB In good condition, new tyres and springs , good gates, crop divider and drive shaft - grab yourself a bargain! €940 No Provate numbers please. Tel: 087-2042396

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SUFFOLK SHEEP 7 Suffolk Ewes, all with full mouth of teeth. All suitable for breeding. All have previously raised twin lambs. All from good breeding flock. Ages 3 to 5 years. All in good condition. Regular dosing. Easy to handle.West Mayo area. Price: €75 each. Tel: 087-6184154

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8 PRE-FINISH FLUSH DOORS MAHOGANY 6;8” X 2’8” Very good condition, Tel: 087-7794085 TABLE WITH 4 CHAIRS small second hand will also chest of drawers and 2 bedside cabinets. Tel: .86-07279123 DOUBLE BED FOR SALE Good clean condition. €65 Tel: 087-6198217 2 ARMCHAIRS Comes from a 3 piece suite. Brown / gold fabric - draylon. With wood insert @ sides. Good condition. Mayo area. Price: €50 each. Tel: 087-8109485 BEKO ELECTRIC COOKER white, with double oven and ceramic hob in perfect condition, can be seen working, less than 1 year old, genuine reason for selling. North Sligo area.€300 Call after 2pm 0872940044 STANLEY OIL STOVE In excellent working condition. €400 ono. Tel: 085-1000998 SALE OF VARIOUS ITEMS Modern leather couch, 3 seater chair vgc, solid brass long fine irons €25 vgc, Spider leg occasional table, lawn mower, electric briggs and stratton vgc €65 4 carved oak chairs (dining) need upholstery €165 also new adult trampoline. Tel: 085-8293211 VARIOUS ANTIQUES old solid wood church door 35" x 83" Price: €450. Teak door, glass & panel 32"

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2002 RENAULT LAGUNA 1.8 Petrol, NCT Jan ‘14,Very clean, fully serviced, €850 ono Tel: 086-2102214 03 CITROËN XSARA HDi, Diesel, Clean Car inside and out, alloys, mechanically perfect, electronic problem, won’t start. €650. Tel: 087-4151430 1999 MITSUBISHI LANCER 1.3 With NCT until 7-14, Tax until end of Aug, Cheap to run, Great car, OPEN To Offers, Calls only please. €800. Tel: (086) 2267957 FIAT SCIENCTO 2000 new test, lovely little car. 100%, no dents or rust. Great driver. €750. does 70 miles for €10. Tel: 089-4990774 OPEL ASTRA DIESEL Fantastic car, new test, 80 miles for €10, year 00, no rust or dents. Tel: 086-3225458 1998 BMW 525D Low milage, prestige condition, all electronics, hi spec mode, failed NCT on front anti roll bar bushings only. Serviced. New tyres.€850 Tel: 087-4151430 FORD FOCUS 10-MO Red in colour, 1.6TDi,

54,000 kms, mint condition. Must be seen to be believed. Tel: 089-4296711 2008 DAIHATSU TERIOS 1.5 grey metallic, only 27,000 miles, ABS brakes, light on fuel, alloy wheels, electric windows, roof rails, tinted / privacy glass, petrol engine, beautiful condition, NCT April 2014, well looked after and serviced. Spare wheel never used. Tel: 087-9429954 RENAULT SCENIC 1.9 DCI DIESEL FOR SALE. 2001. €350. NCT till 25/3/14.Tax till end Oct.Alternator pulley siezed causing fan belt to break and shred, getting under timing belt causing it to jump a couple of teeth causing damage to engine. Includes towbar. 2 x winter tyres and rims. Full service in April. New front brake discs in 2012. New rear brakes discs and shock absorbers in June 2013. Car in good condition so would suit person who can work on engine themselves to make the repairs. Optional roof rack extra cost. Call Richard on 0861700315. PETS

PUPS FOR SALE 5 Pure bred cavalier king charles. 8 weeks old, wormed and microchipped, 3 black and tanned females, 1ruby female and 1 ruby male. €300. Tel Simon: 0851024275

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C2 Reg • Insured • 30 years experience COLLIE FEMALE 7 Months old, started to work sheep, needs training, from good working background, smooth coat, black and white, wiht nice markings €160. May part exchange for pup, creeper type.Tel: 086-4513553 West Sligo BUILDING

LLEYN RAM LAMBS Pure bred, excellent quality lleyn hogget ewes 3/4 bred, ideal replacements, for more details and appointment to view flock. Tel: 086-0396536 / 0864513553 West Sligo

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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

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

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

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• Manufacturers of double glazed units to trade and retail

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

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

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PLUMBING AND HEATING

Brick RIGHT PRICE FIREPLACES & STOVES Fireplace

Construction

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

Drumany Beirne, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim

Specialising in Brick Fireplaces and Decorative Brickwork.

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

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

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

PLUMBING AND HEATING

GERARD The Biggest & Best Value Fireplace Showrooms in Ireland

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

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

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

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

Kiltimagh, Co.Mayo

(Stove Body)

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

TERRYS STOVES www.terrysstoves.com

• Free Survey available • Solid Fuel Stoves • Gas Fires

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

Full Plumbing & Heating Services Available National Guild Of Master Craftsmen

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

SCRAP METAL

PETS AND ACCESSORIES

RADIO FENCE

THERE IS ONLY ONE RADIO FENCE NOTHING ELSE COMPARES

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

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

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086 731 2801

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

people with energy

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

Buy Once! Buy Right!

Phone: 0872066910 or 0719197925

C OAL D ELIVERIES

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

Call 087-2972586

Tel: 071-9143183

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

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

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

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

Now Open Saturdays 8am -2pm

www.scrapmetalireland.com

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43 WATER TREATMENT AND SEWAGE SYSTEMS

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

• Septic Tank Cleaning

Bonniconlon Road, Ballina Sep"c Tank Upgrading

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

email: wimsey@eircom.net

Contact Damien: 087 297 4842 or 071 916 8086

M.D.S

24 Hr Emergency Service 365 Days

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

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

For fast efficient service call your local engineer on:

Contact Michael 0872767003 / 09670224 Email: Michaelegan1@eircom.net

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

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

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

GALWAY MAN Medium build, like to meet curvy large lady 20-40 for fun times. Call or text: 085-1665262

60+ with similar interests for a friendship maybe leading to a relationship Replies with a box number 998 at the usual address.

OUTGOING SLIGO LADY (61) Likes dancing, swimming, hillwalking, travel, reading, S/D, N/S, interested in meeting honest caring male, similar age and interests for friendship maybe leading to a relationship. Replies to box number 1016 at the usual address.

YOUNG GENTLEMAN 51 years, kind, gentle and sincere. Loving Person, appearance very slim and good looking. Looking for kind and nice lady for lots of love, romance. Non Irish also welcome. LEading to relationship. Replies to box number 1015 at the usual address. MAYO MAN Would like to meet a nice lady any age, so I can put a lovely smile on your face, discreet and nice time. Would you like? Tel: 087-6372540

GALWAY MAN AGED 42 Medium build, would like to meet lady age 20 to 40. Call and leave voice message. Tel: 08-1665262 SHY SLIGO LADY lakes cinema, concerts and DVDS, Music etc. Would like to hear from a Gent

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

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leading to a relationship. Replies to box number 968 at the usual address. TALL, DARK AND HANDSOME MALE Seeks Female for discrete fun, discretion assured. Can Travel. Call: 085-1924230 GENUINE SINGLE MAN Late 40 's, 6ft tall, GSOH, N\S, looking for a Lady 45 - 55. For fun, & romance. Likes eating out, keeping fit, cinema, music. S/D Call or text: 086-0368137 FINTAN. SEPERATED LEITRIM Seeks companion for dancing, walking, sport, lonley nice to have company for winters. Replies to Box number 1021

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