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September 2018 Issue 9 - Volume 19

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hile most people would balk at mention of Christmas coming so early in the year and children only returned to school, there is one instance where it's important to mention the looming event. Budgeting is always difficult, in times of economic recovery, but it is people at the lowest end of the income bracket who tend to struggle the most in the lead-up to the festive season.

And, unfortunately there are plenty of enterprising, legal and illegal lending businesses out there that will capitalise on this struggle.

For many years now there has been talk of a crackdown on the illegal lending trade.

Back in 2013 Marc MacSharry (then Senator) published a bill (which unfortunately wasn't passed) to this end and countless others highlighted it as an area that needed to be addressed. However, we have seen very little action taken. Such individuals and gangs in society who prey on the poorest should surely be held accountable for their actions.

We are all familiar with the term 'loan shark', and the frightening, often grossly aggressive means they can employ to retrieve greatly inflated sums from their clients. But it can be surprisingly difficult to make the right choice in a market saturated with legal 'payday loans' companies and flashy internet advertising for high interest lending sites as well. Unregulated, illegal lending still exists, but almost as risky is the legal side of the same business.

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Senator Conway-Walsh welcomes bank decision to reverse cashless strategy

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Mayo Senator has welcomed the decision by Bank of Ireland to reverse the decision to make several branches completely cashless.

Bank of Ireland confirmed to Midwest News today that by the end of 2018, it will offer a full counter service at 164 branches spread across every county in Ireland. This includes some branches in County Mayo.

This is happening on a phased basis and some branches have already implemented it. Full details of the branches that will have the service restored have not been confirmed by the bank as of yet.

At present Ballinrobe, Ballyhaunis, Charlestown and Kiltimagh have no cash desk facilities, while in Belmullet, Claremorris and Swinford the cash counter only operates for two and a half hours in the morning.

In July Erris based Fine Gael Councillor Gerry Coyle confirmed to Midwest News that the cash counters at the Bank of Ireland branches in Belmullet and Westport will remain open all day from September.

Sinn Fein Senator Rose Conway-Walsh, who is a member of the Oireachtas Finance Committee, says the decision by Bank of Ireland has not materialised out of nothing and has called on other banks who have curtailed branch services to take note of this row back by Bank of Ireland and respect their customers.

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Vulnerable still prey for loan sharks - Continued from front page With many of these legal money-lending companies loaning short-term, high interest amounts (often at APRs almost as high as a loan shark) advertising directly to the unemployed, or people with bad credit ratings and mortgage arrears, there is no doubt that they capitalise on late repayments. And though the legal side of the industry can't be said to exercise the same level of intimidation and bullying that illegal lenders are renowned for, that's not to say they have not been found to exert significant pressure on their clients when monies are not paid on time.

Credit Unions have long been recognised as a safe and responsible low interest alternative to traditional borrowing or high interest options, but as highlighted by

Independent MEP Marian Harkin at the 25th anniversary conference of the Irish League of Credit Unions Foundation, these community-based financial institutions are facing their own troubles. Currently, there are over 450 credit unions forced to place their surplus funds on deposit with banks at a rate of less than 1% rather than loan, at reasonable rates, to valid customers. Ms Harkin was clear in her message: “The Credit Union movement must not be unnecessarily hindered in its hugely important work of credit provision and must instead be encouraged to use its experience and expertise to help citizens in Ireland avoid the clutches of extortionate moneylenders” The manager of a local Credit Union

reassures that despite tougher measures being implemented by the Central Bank, Credit Unions are still lending, and creating a sufficient saving record with them is not overly difficult. His advice to anyone facing into the expense of the approaching festive season is simple; "We encourage anyone who is in a position to do so to join their credit union and create a record with them... Moneylenders make it easy for people to get loans - the cost is, however, oppressive... If we could get one message across, it is that availing of credit from legal and illegal moneylenders may appear easy but the cost is more than 10 times normal credit and the greater cost is being tied into immoral and unjustified costs for many years."

Western Alzheimer's finalist in Good Causes Awards Western Alzheimer’s in Mayo has beaten stiff competition to be announced as a finalist and West Region winner in the first ever National Lottery Good Causes Awards.

The Awards are aimed at honouring the inspiring work and achievements of thousands of projects, clubs and individuals

all over Ireland with the help of Good Causes funding. Nearly 30 cent in every euro spent on National Lottery games goes back to Good Causes.

The group has come out tops in the West Region in the health category. A total of 36 groups from all over Ireland now proceed to the final in six categories – Sport, Health & Wellbeing; Arts & Culture; Heritage; Community and Youth. Each national category winner will receive €10,000 while the overall Good Cause of the Year will get another €25,000 on top of this. The winners will be announced at a televised gala dinner in Dublin on November 3rd.Western Alzheimer’s is a charity that provides a range of services to people impacted by dementia living in Counties Mayo, Galway and Roscommon. National Lottery Funding was invested in its Marian House Respite Centre in Ballindine and its Marian House Nursing Home in Athenry.

National Lottery CEO, Dermot Griffin, today congratulated the Mayo winner on

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He said: “We were overwhelmed at the level of entries we received for our first National Lottery Good Causes Awards. We had over 500 applications from every County in Ireland in all categories. Through these Awards we want to show how people, organisations, projects and sports clubs are doing extraordinary things in their communities. This is work that often goes unrecognized.”

Chair of the judging panel, businessman and broadcaster, Bobby Kerr, said: “I have been blown away by the standard of the entries for these very important awards. As somebody who travels regularly all over Ireland for my work I am aware of the impact of National Lottery Good Causes funding. It has been an honour to have learned about the inspiring work that is going on around Ireland through the judging process.”

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Tenor Paul Byrom for Coleman Centre

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aul Byrom is often hailed as one of Ireland’s premier tenors and he will perform in the Coleman Centre, Gurteen, on 22nd September next.

The Dublin-born entertainer has been in the music industry for over 20 years. Paul recorded his first album “The Golden Voice” as a boy soprano aged 14. His second release,

entitled VELVET, was in 2005 and reached #2 in the Irish music charts which has led to many appearances on Irish Television and Radio, including “Celebrity Jigs and Reels” where he reached the grand final. He also appeared for a short while in Ireland’s longest running soap “FAIR CITY”. Paul went on to release his Christmas album entitled

“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” in 2008, which charted in the Classical Billboard Charts and continues to sell well.

His talent as a singer has taken him far and wide, and some of the many highlights include performing for dignitaries such as Emperor Akihito of Japan, Former Irish President’s Mary McAleese and Mary Robinson and most recently for United States President, Barack Obama and Speaker of The House, John Boehner.

Paul is an avid sports fan and performs regularly at large-scale and high profile sporting events such as six All-Ireland Finals in Croke Park, and many International rugby games in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.

Internationally, he has performed Anthems for the many American sports teams and is very proud now to be a regular for the Boston Celtics basketball team. In 2007 Paul became one of the original soloists in the hit show Celtic Thunder. He toured North America, Canada and Australia with the group and had six #1 World Billboard albums.

He has since left the production and his following album “THIS IS THE MOMENT” debuted at No.1 on the World Billboard Charts and was shortlisted for a Grammy Nomination.

Last year Paul’s latest album THINKING OF HOME reached the top of the iTunes, Amazon and World Billboard Charts and he has just been named for the second time in three years, The Irish Tenor of the Year by the Irish Music Association.

Minister insists no government can be looking over it's shoulder wondering if Fianna Fail will support it

IFA National Council back study into Leitrim afforestation

Minister Michael Ring insists that no government can be looking over it’s shoulder wondering if Fianna Fail will or will not support it, as the most critical discussions on Brexit are taking place between now and the end of this year.

That’s why he says the Taoiseach wrote an open letter to the media yesterday calling on Fianna Fail to extend the Confidence and Supply Agreement out to 2020.

But, according to Mayo deputy Lisa Chambers, speaking on Midwest Radio’s lunchtime news today, there is nothing in the Confidence and Supply agreement between Fine Gael and Fianna Fail that suggests that any discussion on extending the three year agreement up to 2020 should occur, until after the upcoming budget. She stated that the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar knows that quite well, and that just because he now wants to change the goalposts through a letter to the media yesterday, that does not mean it should happen.

The Confidence and Supply agreement is keeping the present government in office and deputy Chambers says if the Taoiseach wanted to change it, there is a mechanism in place- he should have contacted Micheal Martin directly and he didn’t do that.

Speaking to Midwest News today Minister Ring said everyone would agree that we need a strong government in place as we negotiate on the international stage for a Brexit deal that is acceptable to this country and it makes perfect sense to begin discussions now with Fianna Fail about extending the agreement that keeps the government in office, as the budget is in three weeks time.

The IFA National Council is supporting a resolution from Leitrim IFA that an assessment of the social, economic and environmental impacts of afforestation within the county should be undertaken.

IFA President Joe Healy says the level of afforestation in recent years, particularly by non-farmers and outside investors, is of major concern to farmers and rural communities in the county.

He says that in 2017, 10% of the national afforestation programme took place in Leitrim, with a total of 536 hectares and over half the area planted by non-farmers.

The IFA President says he is now seeking a meeting with Minister Andrew Doyle to get a commitment to fund an independent study in Leitrim on the impacts of afforestation.

IFA Regional Develop Officer Adrian Leddy says the national backing for a special study comes after Mr Healy visited the county last week.

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here are plans for a major extension to the cemetery in Sligo town.

Although it’s one of the largest burial grounds in the region, space is running out, with only about 60 new grave plots now left.

An average of about 125 people are buried every year in Sligo Cemetery.

About three-quarters of these are in existing grave plots; the others require new plots.

Right now, there are about 63 new plots remaining, of which about 18 are for double graves and 27 for single graves.

But it’s envisaged that a new extension would eventually provide up to 1,800 grave spaces as well as about 400 niches for cremated remains.

Sligo County Council says the new extension will be developed in phases, the first providing up to 280 new plots.

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Donegal Town residents dismayed at spate of vandalism CCTV footage being examined to identify perpetrators Residents of Upper Main Street, Donegal Town are horrified and frightened by a number of recent incidents of anti-social behaviour and vandalism.

The worst of these incidents occurred in the early hours of Monday morning.

A large, three-tier plant pot outside the Ulster Bank was knocked on to its side, leaving soil and flowers strewn across the footpath. Residents living nearby reported hearing shouts and a loud bang at around 1.00am, leaving them terrified in their homes.

A bin was also knocked over at St Patrick’s Church and the contents spilled on to the ground.

Cllr Tom Conaghan (Ind) who lives on the street believes that an attempt was made to vandalise his own car.

“It looks like they tried to pull the wing mirrors from the sockets,” he said. “I have asked North West Alarms if they have CCTV footage of it.”

The councillor is disappointed and angry to see this type of behaviour in Donegal Town.

“I don’t have any problem with people socialising,” he said. “But this vandalism is not acceptable. Indeed, I would completely condemn it. I thought this type of thing had stopped. We need to get things back to the way they were for the last twelve months.”

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“They were put on the roofs of cars,” he said. “That is something that you cannot tolerate. Firstly, the bollards are there for a reason.

Secondly, they can badly scratch the car.”

One thing that particularly angers the councillor is that this is a big slap in the face for the people who have been working so hard to keep the town looking well.

“We are trying to keep a tidy town here and those involved are doing great work,” he said.

“There is a man looking after the flowers and he is doing a

fantastic job. It is terrible that he should have to come in on Monday morning and have to start picking flowers and clay up off the footpath.

“We don’t want that and we don’t need it. We have to ensure that this is stamped out now. I hope the people who are doing this can be identified from CCTV footage. And in fact, I will be going as far as trying to get hidden cameras put in place.”

Further incidents Other similar incidents which have occurred in the area in

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Cllr Conaghan said: “It is a real shame to see this happening when there are so many positive things going on in the town.

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A host of truly inspirational speakers from here in Ireland and globally will address a variety of topics including entrepreneurship, adventure, artificial intelligence, human consciousness, sport, business for good, wellbeing and sustainable development.

“The speakers at Get Up and Go 2018 are ordinary people doing extra-ordinary things. These speakers have had the courage to step outside their comfort zones and to follow their dreams into new areas of self-expression, motivation, freedom and power, and will inspire and empower you to do the same” says Eileen Forrestal, co-founder. “They are role models who, by ‘thinking outside the box’ and ‘living outside the box’ are now inspiring and contributing others to do the same.”

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OURISM Ireland has teamed up with TV presenter Angela Scanlon, in a new promotion to showcase Mayo and the Wild Atlantic Way to British holidaymakers this autumn.

As part of its autumn campaign in Britain, Tourism Ireland is working with The Daily Telegraph to produce a series of four online films, all about driving holidays around Ireland. Filming – with Angela and her dad Phelim – took place last week at various locations in Mayo, including in Westport, Keem Bay and Downpatrick Head.

The videos will go live later this month and will be hosted on the Telegraph website; they will be promoted via online

advertising as well as on the social platforms of both The Daily Telegraph and Tourism Ireland, including Facebook and Twitter, and will be seen by around 123,000 viewers.

Julie Wakley, Tourism Ireland’s head of Great Britain, said: “This targeted promotion has been specifically designed to highlight autumn breaks in Mayo and along the Wild Atlantic Way and to appeal to our ‘Culturally Curious’ audience in Great Britain. These are independent, active sightseers, who are typically looking to visit new places and expand their experience by exploring landscapes, history and culture. Our promotion with

Angela Scanlon (right) and Claire Brosnan, Tourism Ireland, during filming in Keem Bay.

Angela Scanlon and The Daily Telegraph fits very well with this important demographic and is just one element of the more extensive autumn campaign that we will be rolling out very soon – all aimed at boosting late-season travel to Mayo and Ireland from Great Britain and our other markets around the world.

“Tourism Ireland is actively promoting longer-stay holidays and encouraging people to come and discover Ireland by car. Visitors who use a car on holidays tend to stay longer, spend more and are more likely to visit more than one region.

The campaign includes a series of articles all about Ireland in the Saturday travel section of The Daily Telegraph – which is read by 1.4 million people across Britain. The campaign also includes a series of ads in the papers; and a specially-created ‘Indulge in Ireland’ hub on The Daily Telegraph website, which includes around 40 different articles, which are being promoted via online advertising.

Great Britain is a vital market for tourism to the island of Ireland. It delivers 47% of all overseas visitors and around 30% of all overseas tourism revenue. Its contribution to the regional tourism economy and to season extension objectives are also significant, with 41% of British visitors arriving between October and March.

Julie Wakley continued: “Britain is the largest market for tourism to the island of Ireland. Latest figures from the CSO confirm growth of +2.3% in arrivals from Britain for January-July 2018 and, while we welcome this, it’s too early to say if this represents a turnaround in the longterm trend. The impact of Brexit on outbound travel from Britain, therefore, remains a concern. Competitiveness and value for money remain more important than ever in Britain this year.”

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6,310 children in Mayo heading back to school at risk of an asthma attack

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he weather is changing, colds and flus are on the rise - add a new school or routine into the mix and it’s easy to see why hospital admissions for asthma increase so much at this time of year. September is one of the toughest times of the year for people with asthma, especially children. Doctors see a spike in hospital visits and admissions in children, as a result of the “September Asthma Peak”.

Speaking about the importance of looking after your child’s asthma at this time of year, Sarah O’Connor, Asthma Society CEO, said: “September is a dangerous time for children with asthma. Doctors see a huge increase in asthma attacks and hospital admissions for asthma, especially in children just back to school. An asthma attack is such a frightening experience, especially for young kids and a huge worry for parents in Mayo. On average, children with asthma miss 12 days of school each year because of the condition but there are many practical things parents can do to keep their child out

of hospital. We’re encouraging parents to follow our Back to School checklist to keep their little ones out of hospital.”

Dr. Marcus Butler, respiratory consultant and head of the Asthma Society’s Medical Advisory Group, expanding on the causes of the increase saying: “Every year there is an increase in the number of children in Mayo being admitted to hospital for asthma after they go back to school. This is known as the September Asthma Peak – it’s related to the increased exposure to viral infection that happens at this time of year. Viral infections like colds and flu are related to 85% of asthma exacerbations in school-aged children.”

“Some children will be at greater risk if taking their preventer medication regularly has slipped off the agenda over the summer. This can sometimes happen because a child is feeling well in the warmer months. It’s important to remember that preventer inhalers must be taken every day, as prescribed, to build up the protection in the airways that

will keep asthma symptoms at bay. Forgetting to take your blue inhaler for weeks or months and only resuming it a few days before school starts doesn’t give the medicine enough time to build up and won’t do a good job at preventing asthma symptoms.”

“Make sure your child knows how to use their asthma medicines properly and understand why they must take them, even when feeling well.”

Dr. Marcus Butler and Dr. Muireann Ni Chroinin, paediatric consultant, offered some top tips for keeping your child well this September: Parent and kids often fall out of routine over the summer and asthma adherence can fall by the wayside. It’s very important that during September families get back into a full good asthma management routine.

Don’t send your child to school sick, as this will encourage the spread of viral infections.

Taking inhalers should be a core part of daily routines. It should become as natural as getting dressed or brushing

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Discuss an Asthma Action Plan for your child with your doctor, ahead of going back to school. It’s important not to rely on reliever inhalers (usually blue) alone when children have asthma, as reliever inhalers cannot stop asthma symptoms from occurring and won’t improve symptoms long term.

Older children and teenagers often require extra supervision and cannot be relied on to self medicate independently. Systems should be put into place to ensure they’re taking their medication properly.

Dr. Muhammed Tariq, consultant paediatrician, also offered some advice for getting prepared for the school year: Visit your healthcare professional before school starts to answer any questions you have about your child’s asthma and to check their inhaler technique.

Get a new Ventolin inhaler and spacer before school starts, if needed.

Make sure your child’s teacher knows about their asthma and speak to them about your child’s needs.

Put together an ‘asthma pack’ for your child, labelled with their name. This should include a Ventolin inhaler and spacer. Check with your child’s teacher that they’re comfortable giving your child their inhaler.

If your or child have an asthma attack it’s important to see your doctor as soon as possible afterward to check your medication and ensure it doesn’t happen in future. An asthma attack is a medical emergency and can prove fatal. One person a week dies as a result of their asthma.

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Peter Casey was the third Dragon’s Den inhabitant to throw his hat into the ring for the upcoming Presidential Election as Michael D Higgins aims to avoid becoming the first Irish President denied a second term in office because of an Election defeat.

Casey joined other Dragons Gavin Duffy and Sean Gallagher in the race to oust Higgins and it has been made a 4/1 shot that either of the trio, or any other lurking Dragons, win the Election now scheduled for Friday October 26th.

Casey is the least likely Dragon to become President at 100/1, but Duffy is a 16/1 chance while Sean Gallagher was backed into 5/1 from 9/1 when he confirmed himself as a runner. Gallagher finished second to Michael D Higgins in the 2011 race and notched up over half a

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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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Forming Farm Partnerships R

evenue recently updated their guidance for registered farm partnerships. The document, ‘Taxation Issues for Registered Farm Partnerships’ Part 23 Chapter 2 of the Tax and Duty Manual is helpful for farmers establishing or operating these structures. It is available on the Revenue website.

Background Various measures have been introduced in recent years to encourage collaborative farming arrangements across all farming sectors. A Register of Farm Partnerships was established in 2015 and, more recently, the Succession Farm Partnership Register came into operation in June 2017. The registers are managed and maintained by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Registered Farm Partnerships In a partnership, two or more farmers combine their farming operations into a single business and share profits based on an agreed ratio. From a tax perspective, the main advantage of registering a farm partnership is access to enhanced stock relief at a rate of 50 percent instead of 25 percent, capped at €15,000 over three years for periods commencing on or after 1 January 2014.

In addition, young trained farmers in registered farm partnerships can claim stock relief at a rate of 100

percent for four years commencing in the year in which they start farming.

Apart from the tax benefits, establishing a farm partnership helps farmers to achieve scale and improve efficiency. It can also provide access to capital and skills, better work/life balance and improved succession planning by allowing younger farmers to participate in farm management earlier than might otherwise be possible. However, because of the far-reaching consequences of establishing a partnership, farmers must seek legal and tax advice. A collaborative farming grant is available under the Rural Development Programme to assist with these costs.

Partnership rules Farmers establishing a partnership must draw up a written Partnership Agreement setting out the partnership rules and specifying how assets will be distributed in the event of dissolution. Usually, each partner gets a share of the assets in line with their profit sharing ratio.

However, where partners take more out of the partnership than they put in, they will get less out when the partnership ceases.

Registration Criteria Registering the partnership is advisable from a tax perspective and for succession planning.

Registration criteria are set out on the DAFM website. They state that the partnership agreement must be in writing and the partners must commit to operating as a farm partnership for at least five years.

The partnership must have at least two members, one of whom has been engaged in farming on farm land owned or leased by that person, consisting of at least 3 hectares of useable farm land, for at least 2 years immediately preceding the date of formation of the partnership. The other partner must be a natural person with an appropriate agriculture qualification whose contribution to the farm partnership entitles him/her to at least 20% of the profit sharing arrangement; and who works in the farm partnership for at least 10 hours per week.

Capital Where farmers enter into partnership, it is essential to regularly review the partnership capital account. If this deteriorates for any reason, prompt corrective action will minimise the impact.

Succession Farm Partnership Registering as a farm partnership is a pre-condition for transferring to the Succession Farm Partnership Register which opened for applications in June 2017. This incentive provides an annual income tax credit of €5,000 for up to five

years, allocated on a profit sharing ratio between a qualifying farmer and his/her successor. This tax credit is in addition to registered farm partnership benefits such as preferential stock relief and the collaborative farming grant.

Registered farm partnerships can transfer to the Succession Partnership Register, subject to criteria similar to those for registered farm partnerships but with additional succession-related requirements. For example, the successor must be aged under 40 as the relevant legislation states that, ‘No partner in a Succession Partnership shall be entitled to the credit in a year where a successor has attained the age of 40 at the commencement of that year.’ In a Succession Farm Partnership, the succession agreement is separate to the farm partnership agreement.

The farmer and successor(s) must complete the My Farm My Plan booklet on the Teagasc website www.teagasc.ie and must also sign a legally binding succession agreement specifying the year of transfer and the assets to be transferred. The transfer must take place within 3 to 10 years of registering and a minimum of 80 percent of the farm assets must be transferred.

Where the farmer has more than one successor, the proportion of assets to be transferred to each successor must be outlined in the

succession partnership agreement.

A succession farm partnership may not consist of more than ten partners. Under a succession farm agreement, when a successor takes a transfer of mortgaged or charged land, they become liable for the mortgage/charge. In some instances, banks will look for a new mortgage/charge. This can be very broad in scope so particular care must be exercised. Banks may also look for security in the form of a legal mortgage or charge over land so that they can sell or let the land if the loan is not repaid.

Where a partnership is still active when the succession partnership agreement ends, it reverts to the DAFM register of farm partnerships and operates under those rules.

All partners in the succession farm partnership should have a will.

Otherwise, if one of the partners were to die, the partnership would be dissolved and the normal rules of the Succession Act would apply to the transfer of the estate.

Conclusion While partnership is an attractive option for many farm businesses, it is vital to thoroughly assess its suitability for your particular situation. Your accountant will advise you on the most suitable structure for your business. Note that if you decide to establish a partnership, you will also need to take legal advice. - Claire Walsh

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49% of companies are not concerned about Brexit and 74% of Connacht and Ulster employers are saying its somewhat or very difficult to find the right people to run the business.

Today ifac, the farming, food and agribusiness professional services firm, issued the results of their sentiment tracker research on the Irish food and agribusiness SME sector, conducted by Amárach Research.

One of the key findings is that 89% of Connacht and Ulster food and agribusiness SME’s do not have a clear succession plan in place.

The research also suggests that this is mainly due to lack of thought, business viability and no interest from next generation. 4 in 10 medium sized companies are planning to hire next year, however, 74% of Connacht and Ulster employers are saying its somewhat or very difficult to find the right people to run the business.

Another area for concern is the

growing costs for food and agribusiness SMEs. Cost pressure is evident across the industry with 86% of medium sized businesses experiencing increases in business running costs averaging at 5%. Only 3% of companies saw a decrease in costs.

Speaking today, David Leydon, Head of Food and AgriBusiness at ifac said, “While optimism levels are high for the coming 12 months, our report highlights a number of issues which are concerning. Brexit is looming but many businesses (49%) are not planning for the implications of Brexit, costs are increasing right across the board which is impacting on margin while recruiting the right team to grow food and agribusinesses is proving difficult. However, this is tem-

pered by a buoyant economy in Ireland where 84% of their sales are derived.

From a longer term planning perspective clear succession plans are rare with 83% of the food and agribusiness SME’s not having a defined succession plan. However, 40% of businesses are open to selling in the next 5 years which is higher than might be expected in the sector.

In terms of digital transformation which many companies are going through, broadband, not surprisingly, is still an issue in rural Ireland. Online trading is slow to get going with only 7% of companies doing a significant level of online trading, while social media is an important marketing communication channel for 62% of busi-

nesses. Here, Facebook outperforms all other social platforms in terms of usage and effectiveness”.

David added, “We are delighted to publish this research about the Irish food and agribusiness SME sector. In these challenging times, we see this research as invaluable for our clients and the wider food and agribusiness community. The research covers the key areas that we see when dealing with our clients across the country on a daily basis. These include; business performance, recruitment and retention, digital performance, research and development, export and Brexit and succession.”

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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.”

New grant 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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Mayo Sligo Co-Op Livestock Mart Ltd LICENCED UNDER PSRA 002934

Mayo/Sligo Mart, Crossmolina Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo.

Phone No.: (096) 22555/22558 • Web: www.mayosligomart.ie Licence 002934

FARM BUILDINGS / SHEDS

Since our inception in the late 80’s NWTH has been providing farmers in Connaught and midlands with high quality, grant and non-grant farm buildings. Farm sheds have been the corner stone of our business and our fabrication and erection teams take great pride in their work – from initial drawing stage to the finished product.

We can design and manufacture any size farm sheds from a simple 30ft x 20ft to 6 Bay Doubles, slatted sheds and vented side sheeted sheds.

FARM ACCESSORIES

Over the years, NWTH has developed its own range of farm accessories including cattle crushes (including galvanised crushes with automatic gates), calf creep gates, skulling gates, sheep and cattle barriers, doors etc. All of these are available spray painted, galvanised or ungalvanised.

North West Tool Hire, Kilclare, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim Phone: 071 9641458 / 071 9641459 / Fax: 071 9641132 Email: info@nwth.ie • Website: www.nwth.ie

VISIT ONAL US AT THE NATI PLOUGHING S CHAMPIONSHIP

OCK 3 / ROW 25 - BL STAND NO.575 GY NEWABLE ENER - BUILDING & RE SECTION K3 / ROW 5 - BLOC STAND NO.136 N IO FORESTRY SECT

WEANLINGS SALES EVERY MONDAY FROM SEPTEMBER STARTING AT 10.30AM. BULLOCKS, HEIFERS, COWS & ALL SHEEP EVERY TUESDAY STARTING AT 10.30AM.

AUTUMN DATES

DATES TO NOTE: TUESDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER SHOW & SALE OF BULLOCKS TUESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER SHOW & SALE OF HEIFERS SATURDAY 22TH SEPTEMBER ANNUAL MOUNTAIN EWE BREEDING SALE TUESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER SPECIAL SALE OF AA/HX BULLOCKS & HEIFERS See www.mayosligomart.ie for further dates in 2018.

WE ARE ALSO A LICENCED EXPORT CENTRE. ENQUIRIES TO THE OFFICE. Booking via the Office numbers ON 09622555 & 09622558.

Visit our website www.mayosligomart.ie for details.

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FINANCE AVAILABLE

2010 Deutz Fahr K430 UK Import

2012 Toyota Hilux UK Import

152 Ford Ranger Only 42,000 miles Uk Import

162 Ford Ranger Auto UK Import 36,000 miles

2006 Massey Ferguson 6465 UK Import

1998 Ursus 475 One owner

Full Range of Nugent Trailers in stock from €17.99 per week

162 Ford Ranger As New 9,400 Miles Full Finance Options

152 Ford Ranger Wildtrack 3.2 - Full Finance Options Only 38,000 Miles

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COYNE TYRES BALLINA - LIMITED

*offers Valid until 30/9/18

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

*offers Valid until 30/9/18

*offers Valid until 30/9/18

Water Lane, Ballina, Co. Mayo • Tel: 096-21935 • Fax: 096-72660 After Hours : 087-2686360 • Pat Jnr: 087-2201819 Email: info@coynetyres.ie • Web: www.coynetyres.ie • Pat Coyne Jnr Proprietor

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TOUAREG RANGE 181 Volkswagen Touareg V6 3.0 262 “R” Line Extras 161 Volkswagen Touareg V6 3.0 262 Extras 172 Volkswagen Touareg V6 3.0 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI

€55,000 + VAT €39,500 + VAT €35,000 + VAT €6,500

AMAROK RANGE 181 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Trendline Manual 162 Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI H/L A/T 151 Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI H/L A/T

€35,000 + VAT €27,000 + VAT €22,500 + VAT

SHUTTLE BUS RANGE 181 Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0DSL 9 Seater 152 Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0DSL 8 Seater 2008 Volkswagen Kombi DSL 6 Seater 2007 Volkswagen Kombi DSL 6 Seater

FOSTER CARERS URGENTLY REQUIRED

€39,500 €30,000 €8,500 + VAT €5,500 + VAT

The Fostering Service in the Midlands area has an immediate need for foster families and in particular for two boys, Paul and Jordan.

GOLF VANS 182 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van 161 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van 151 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van 142 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Van

€19,500 + VAT €13,500 + VAT €12,195 + VAT €10,975 + VAT

CRAFTER RANGE 182 Volkswagen Crafter 3.5TDI MWB 140HP Extras 181 Volkswagen Crafter 3.5TDI LWB 140HP Extras 171 Volkswagen Crafter 3.5TDI LWB 140HP Trendline 152 Volkswagen Crafter 3.0TDI MWB HR

Paul is an active 11 year old boy with a lot of energy. He enjoys swimming, football and playing the play-station. He finds school challenging and maintaining relationships is hard for him. Paul needs people who are patient, accepting and willing to give him a lot of attention.

€26,500 + VAT €28,500 + VAT €26,500 + VAT €13,500 + VAT

TRANSPORTER RANGE 182 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI Trendline 150BHP LWB 181 Volkswagen transporter 2.0TDI SWB 172 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB Highline 171 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB 150BHP 161 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB 102BHP 152 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 150BHP

€26,500 + VAT €22,000 + VAT €25,500 + VAT €22,500 + VAT €19,500 €16,000 + VAT

CADDY RANGE 182 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 102HP Highline 182 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 102HP Trendline 182 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 102HP 181 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 171 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI Highline 171 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI Trendline

€17,000 + VAT €16,000 + VAT €14,800 +VAT €13,500 + VAT €16,500 + VAT €12,500 + VAT

CADDY LIFE PASSENGER RANGE 181 Volkswagen Caddy Kombi 5 Seater 161 Volkswagen Maxi Life H/L 7 Seater 161 Volkswagen Maxi Life T/L 7 Seater 152 Volkswagen Maxi Life 7 Seater CITROEN RANGE 171 Citroen Berlingo 2011 Citroen Berlingo 2010 Citroen Berlingo

€24,500 €25,500 €24,000 €22,500 €9,500 + VAT €5,500 €4,500

RENAULT RANGE 142 Renault Traffic DSL Van 141 Renault Captur 1.5 DSL 2012 Renault Trafic 2.0DSL 2011 Renault Fleunce 1.5DSL

€11,500 €14,500 €8,500 €5,500

TOYOTA RANGE 141 Toyota Proace 2.0DSL LWB 2010 Toyota Hiace Van DSL 2008 Toyota RAV4 4WD 2005 Toyota Landcruiser LWB Passenger

€13,500 €7,500 €6,000 €7,500

7 SEATER RANGE 171 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI H/L 171 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI C/L 161 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI 151 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI 131 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI 5 Seater A/T 2011 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater

€38,500 €26,500 €32,500 €21,500 €16,500 €12,500

FORD RANGE 131 Ford Transit Connect 2012 Ford Transit T260 152 Ford Transit 350 LWB 125 PJ 141 Ford Transit 350 LWB 125 PJ 2011 Ford Transit 350 RWD

€10,500 €7,500 €13,500 + VAT €12,500 + VAT €8,500

MITSUBISHI RANGE 182 Mitsubishi L200 Automatic 141 Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater Commercial

€26,500 + VAT €13,500

NISSAN RANGE 161 Nissan Qashqai 1.5DSL 152 Nissan Qashqai 1.5DSL 2012 Nissan Navara 2.5TDI Van

€21,000 €18,500 €10,500

Jordan is a sporty 13 years old boy. He likes football, boxing and swimming.

He is talented in school. Jordan is very close to his family and finds it difficult to be away from them. He can struggle with managing his emotions and he needs caring adults to help him with this.

Should you believe you could offer Paul or Jordan a home, please contact the Fostering Department, Tivoli House, Dublin Road, Longford on 043 3350771/043 3350584.

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Drumshanbo • Co Leitrim • www.loughallenhotel.com • Tel: 071-9640100

1 night Midweek Break only

€59

for 2 people sharing

2 night Midweek Break only

€99

for 2 people sharing

€20 SPA voucher with any midweek break booked

(T&C’s apply)

Local Activities:

Lough Key Forest Park www.loughkey.ie, Moorlands Equestrian Centre www.moorlands.ie, Electric Bike Trails www.electricbiketrails.com Arigna Mining Museum www.arignaminingexperience.ie, Indoor Airsoft Shooting & Archery www.carrickindoorshooting.com

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EXCITING MUSICAL MONTH IN STORE FOR BALLINA

Brian Leyden: On Writing Tues 18 Sept - Tues 23 Oct, 7 8.30pm €75 (6 wk course) Brian Leyden is a novelist, short story writer, memoirist, screenwriter and editor. He has written extensively about his home area for RTÉ's Sunday Miscellany. His radio documentary work includes No Meadows in Manhattan, Even the Walls Were Sweatin’, The Closing of the Gaiety Cinema in Carrick-on-Shannon and An Irish Station Mass. He is also co-writer of the feature film, Black Ice. Awards include the Francis McManus Short Story Award and The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Travel and Education Award. He is a recipient of a Norman Mailer Writers Colony Scholarship (USA),

Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, (BAI) Sound and Vision Award, an Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Literary Bursary 2014, and a Culture Ireland Travel Award in 2016.

Most recently he contributed to Writing Ireland: 250 Years of Hodges Figgis (2018). His current publications are Sweet Old World: New & Selected Stories, his memoir The Home Place and the novel Summer of ’63.

BAGATELLE@40: Anniversary Tour Ballina’s OTHER VOICES to be complimented by Creative Space and Music Trail SO much will be packed into the weekend of 28th- 29th in Ballina.

The Other Voices Festival will incorporate Ireland’s Edge – The Creative Space, in addition to the Music Trail throughout the town.

On September 29th there will be a day of Discussion, Debate and Performance at the Jackie Clarke Collection in the town from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., presented in partnership with Intel Ireland and Hollister ULC. The list of contributors include Ballina-born Scientist-Astronaut candidate, Dr. Norah Patten; Professor John Naughton, University of Cambridge’s CRASSH (the Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities) Senior Research Fellow; Eamonn Sinnott, VP and GM of Intel Ireland; world renowned Westport harper Laoise Kelly; Editor of The Journal of Music, Toner Quinn, and Director of Design and Innovation at Hub Control and President Emeritus at Institute of Designers in Ireland, Kim Mackenzie Doyle, Emer Mayock (musician) and others. These are just a handful of the speakers and performers confirmed for Ireland’s Edge – The Creative Space.

The day of discussion, debate and performance will be moderated by Philip Kind, muireann Kelliher and Dermot McLaughlin.

Ireland’s Edge – The Creative Space will explore how places on the edge – like Ballina and Dingle – can develop and thrive into the future, as part of a world in flux, with exponential changes in technology, geopolitics, economic, social and business models and profound shifts in demographics and regional imbalances. How do we create communities that are sustainable, engaged and stable, where culture and creativity are highly valued? Ireland’s Edge – The Creative Space will look at how creativity, imagination and empathy are becoming more central in shaping our world, driving growth and nurturing healthy, resilient companies, organisations, regions and societies.

MUSIC TRAIL: The Other Voices Music Trail will transform Ballina into a giant music village with the participating pubs – An Sean Sibin, T. Breathnach’s Bar, Bolg Bui, Vincy’s Bar, Harrison’s Bar, Bar Square, Paddy Macs, Dillon’s Bar and Restaurant, The Loft Bar, Brennan’s Lane, The Cot and Cottle and others.

All of this, of course, in addition to the major events at St. Michael’s Church.

To add to the “flavour” the Food Fleadh continues throughout the weekend until 30th September – a weekend of enjoyment in store for young and old.

Thurs 4 Oct 2018, 8pm €25/12.50 u18s @ The Hawk’s Well Bagatelle started in 1978 at a time when original bands weren’t all that successful in Ireland. In fact the idea of a band touring nationwide with a full original music set just didn’t work out …for most! However, Bagatelle’s music did work, and would establish them firmly on

the Irish Music Circuit and worldwide. Over those forty years they've had several number one singles with iconic songs like Summer In Dublin, Second Violin, and Trump Card.

Platinum and gold album sales and classic emigration songs like Streets Of New York, Flight of Earls, Boston Rose written of course by Bagatelles hit man, Liam Reilly.

Cherish the Ladies - Heart of the Home

Sun 23 Sept 2018, 8pm €20/10conc/12 Friends/9 u18s Irish-American tour-de-force Cherish the Ladies release their brand new album, 'Heart of the Home'.

“It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do,” says the Boston Globe speaking of Cherish the Ladies. This longrunning, Grammy-nominated, Irish-American super group was formed in New York City in 1985 to celebrate the rise of extraordinary women in what had been a male-dominated Irish music scene and for more than three decades, these women have toured the world, played the White House and the Olympics and recorded 17 critically acclaimed albums including their latest release, “Heart of the Home”.

FLOOR SANDING SERVICE AVAILABLE No Mess, No Fuss!

Call today for a quotation 071-9157830

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naturalhealth Five reasons most diets fail

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

W

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

“If there was a quick fix we’d all be skinny,” he points out. “The more permanent the weight loss needs to be the more permanent the lifestyle changes need to be.” So what’s preventing us from getting there? to get disappointing quite quickly,” he says. “That’s why gyms are busy in January and empty in March.”

1. We think dieting has to be painful “The past 60 to 80 years of modern day dieting has been predicated upon the notion that dieting success is about suffering,” says Dr. Freedhoff. “It suggests that people struggling with their weight don’t deserve to eat like normal people or use food for comfort and celebration. Instead they’re only supposed to use food for fuel and shut off the other normal uses. This doesn’t work.”

2.We under-eat Trying to starve yourself into thinness doesn’t work either. “Hunger is a very powerful physiological

force,” says the diet doctor. “It’s second only to breathing for survival. To think we can fight 100 million years of evolution which has made our bodies really good at securing calories simply because we want to get into a particular clothing size is folly.”

3. We over-exercise “People undertake exercise regimes that are truly ‘regimes’,” he says. “People see these shows on TV where they suggest that exercise to the point of throwing up is desirable. Again, that is not a lifestyle – it’s a life sentence.”

People also tend to overestimate the number of calories they’re burning, which can lead to frustration. “As a consequence, exercisedbased approaches to weight management tend

Mon-Thu 9.00 - 6.00pm Fri 9.00 - 5pm Home and hospital visits catered for Garden/Tone St, Ballina Tel: 096-72189 087-6389500 email: begley.john2@gmail.com

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

5. We don’t think about the calories we’re drinking “People are usually aware that sugar-sweetened beverages can be problematic but they don’t always think about the cream and sugar in their coffee,” he says.

“And people really don’t like to think about alcohol because they enjoy it so much, but red wine has double the calories of Coca Cola and that’s something you can’t ignore if you’re trying to lose weight.”Best advice he can offer?

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

Westport Foot Clinic

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Chiropodist: Martin Mc Nally Tel: 087 222 6260

For a no commitment discussion give me a call on 089-4320626 Email: charlie.bioenergy@gmail.com • Boyle, Co. Roscommon

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At all our Modern Tyres depots we stock comprehensive range of premium and quality budget tyres with a complete tyre fitting service and free tyre safety checks.

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

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

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Ariel Motors

LTD

Unit 2, Ardnaree, Ballina, Co. Mayo

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• Servicing • Panel Beating • Tracking • Parts • Light Setting • NCT Preperation • Valeting • Recovery Ariel Dym 086-376-1953 • 086-8978395 • www.apmotors.ie

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FULLY SERVICED, NEW BRAKES, RECIPETS FOR SAME NEW NCT AND TAXED LOW MILEAGE. PRICE €1150 ONO CALL 087-1430158

CHRISTY CONNOLLY RECOVERY CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON • E: connollychristy@eircom.net TEL: 094-9620793 • MOB: 086-2505325 / 087-2505325 APPROVED RECYCLERS OF END OF LIFE VEHICLES DESTRUCTION CERTS ISSUED • 24/7 RECOVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE • CAR SALES & SERVICE

Open Monday to Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9.30am-1.30pm Free Delivery Service All Over Connacht

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

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

We also sell high quality used cars at affordable prices.

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

FULL FINANCE AVAILABLE

SELF DRIVE CARE HIRE AVAILABLE

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• Servicing all makes & models • Excellent selection of Tyres • Puncture Repair • NCT Preperation • Wheel Balancing & Alignment

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

All Trucks Wanted for Breaking & Export

Nugent Livestock Trailers €25 Per Week

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

Call: 087-974 3349 Anytime

We have 20 years of proffesional experience in diagnostics and repairs of any type of vehicles, trucks, vans, cars, motorbikes etc.

Full Remapping Service Available • Car and Van Keys Supplied Pre Nct Testing Starting from €35 • Diagnostics - Each diagnostic service €35 Tyres - All Brands & Sizes / Puncture Repairs/ Wheel Alignment / Wheel Balancing

5 Toberbride Business Park, Collooney, Co. Sligo Telephone: 071 916 7948 •Mobile: 085-1001838 www.mgmotors.ie • Email: mgmotorssligo@yahoo.com

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farmingServices Advertise Here!

Contact 071-9154538 for details of our excellent rates

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

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

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TRACTORS WANTED ALL TYPES OF TRACTORS & TRACK MACHINES WANTED

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

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• Cow Cubicle Mats • Slat Mats • Horse Mats • Parlour Mats For further information contact Tom Duffy COW COMFORT LTD Tel: 097-82057 • Fax: 097-82376 Email: cowcomfort@eircom.net

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MAKE USE OF OUR LATEST OFFER • Free Body Warmer • Free Beanie Hat • Free Quadcrate Pen with Light With every package sold above €850 during the month of January

Dunleavy Meats, Cooneal, Ballina, Co. Mayo (096) 33930 Michael 087 2336184 John 087 9377735

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farmingServices TULSK­MACHINERY

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

• 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

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

Galvanized Grasharrow 6 and 13 ft.

Vicon 5.6 ft. disc mowers Krone 8 ft. disc mower Disc harrows 10ft. heavy duty.

Bale trailer for 8 bales NEW Rotorvator 7ft and 5 ft.

Potato ridger .

Lely power harrows 10 ft.

Krone mower 8 ft. with conditioner.

Push off rake 8 ft.

Kuhn 6 rotor shaker.

Claas 4 rotor shaker.

Claas 6 rotor shaker as new.

Kuhn 8 ft. mower with con-

ditioner.

5 and 7 ft. horse arena levelers. galvanized. power box 6.6 ft. heavy duty. pz mower 165 pz mower 185 pz mower 212 Flail mower 7 ft.

Castlerea Co-opertive Livestock Mart Ltd. PROPERTY SERVICES PROVIDERS LICENCE NO: 002249 THURSDAY WEEKLY: BULLOCKS, HEIFERS, COWS, CALVES AND WEANLINGS. 3 RINGS IN OPERATION. ALL SALES COMMENCE AT 11 A.M. ALL STOCK PRE-BOOKED.YARD OPENS AT 8 A.M. FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT MART OFFICE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.

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

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

MULCHRONE AGRI

Available for all your pit silage harvesting requirements for 2017 season, covering Co. Mayo and Co. Sligo.

Extra Trailers available for long hauls Check out our youtube videos. Contact Pat on 0872439242

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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GET YOUR HOME WINTER READY 10 tips to save on your heating bill this winter

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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.

ITS TIME TO INSULATE

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

GRANTS AVAILABLE

• External Insulation • Sprayfoam Insulation (BASF) • Renovations • ‘A’ Rated Extensions • Attic Conversions • Building & Roofing • SEAI Registered

CALL KIERAN now for a free quote - 087-834-3755 homesinsulation@yahoo.ie • www.holmesinsulation.com

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GET YOUR HOME WINTER READY 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 HANDMADE BABY BLANKETS hats, scarfs, etc. also christening outfits.

Contact: 089-4726501 UNIVERSAL MEN’S MOUNTAIN BIKE Seldon used, extras include bike helmet, waterproof lok plus two keys, lights. Sligo town area, must collect. bargain at €60.

087-4013617 FOR SALE RIDE ON LAWNMOWERCASTEL TWIN CUT 13,5/90 IN EXCELLENT CONDITION Price €800 ono. Tel: 087-0909755 SINGER SEWING MACHINE, nutribullet juicer, new in box, Siatsu massage chair, new in box, unwanted gift. 3- piece suite dutch red draylon three seater couch with 2 matching armchairs; large antique table and chairs, coffee tables, armchair, chest of drawers, lockers, beds, Lshaped bar seat , firescreen, small pine dining table phone/fax machine, mirrors, desks, all excellent condition tel: 0892146666 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.

FOE SALE 4 DOOR GREY TOYOTA STARLET 96 WIH NCT UNTIL THE END OF MARCH. Tax out End July.

Serviced. New Tyres. Driving Well.Very clean inside and out lady owner 550 euro Or nearest offer. Tel: 089 241 9253 GARDEN PLOT FOR SALE IN BALLINA AREA, with Polytunnel and Shed. 100ft x 200ft. Call for More details. Marty: 0872995172 DRESSING TABLE WITH MIRROR 60E chest of drawers 40e Bed side locker 30e Standing mirror 20e 130e for set, all matching in good condition Tel: 0892419253

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

Contact Padraic on 087-9873623

Remodels Extensions Maintenance

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

Building Contractors

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

REBUILD, RELINE & REPAIR

Tarcmacadam & Tarspraying Specialists

ALL TYPES OF PLANT HIRE QUALITY GRAVEL STONE

ALL AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES!

Pavior Machine Hire Tipper Lorry Hire 8 and 6 Wheel

CCTV CAMERA INSPECTION AVAILABLE

CONTACT FRANK: 086-8175538

4x4’s BREAKING FOR SALE

FULL RANGE OF 4x4 PARTS FOR SALE

WANTED

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

TOP PRICES PAID!

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

TELEPHONE: 087-9140602

SILVER’s DOOR STORE LTD

• 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

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

MEEHAN CHIMNEY REPAIRS

• 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

PAINTER & DECORATOR AVAILABLE

Interior and Exterior, Wallpaper, Garden Maintenance & Hedge Cutting, House Maintenance Call Maris on 086-3974230 or 087-2305258

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

Joe Mongan

Building Contractors Ltd

ALL GENERAL BUILDING WORKS Aluminium Soffit & Fascia Covering Mayo & West Sligo

Tel 096-45423 or 087-2858333

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

Frenchill, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Email: jmbc600@gmail.com Tel: 094-9032367 • Mob: 087-2601674

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Aluminium & PVC Repairs

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.

Unit 10B Old Dublin Road Business Park 071-9304960

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

avins

Expert patio door repairs!

• 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

BRIAN FORKAN Carpentry & Construction “The first thing we build is trust” Builds / Extensions / Renovations Carpentry Services Grant Scheme Complete Insuance Re-instatement projects

Undertakers & Memorials

KNOX STREET, BALLYHAUNIS, CO. MAYO

Provides 24 Hour Full Funeral Service Handled in a Professional Manner With Attention to Detail at all Times

Contact 087-7986588

Email: info@forconstruction.ie • www.forconstruction.ie

ADVERTISE HERE!

For further details about our Funeral & Memorial Services www.gavinsfuneralhome.com Telephone: 094-9633448 Mobile 087-6324586 (Martin) • 086-3960943 (Martina) Email: gavinsfuneralhome@yahoo.ie

WHEELIE BIN SERVICE & SKIP HIRE (All Sizes)

096-32500

Call our friendly sales team

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.

on 071-9154538 for details of

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

our special offers!

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

• Traditional Tin Smiths • Copper • Aluminium • Zinc • Stainless Steel • Lead • Titanium • Natural Slate • Ornamentation

Manufacturers of Commercial & Industrial Roller Shutters and Doors

www.loftusrecycling.com

Domestic & Commercial Roofing • 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

• 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

• 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

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

No Job too big or small • Free Quotation Tel: 086-6010889 • Email: michaelhealyg14@yahoo.ie

• 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

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PICK UP YOUR NEW LOYALTY CARD INSTORE!

FREE 12” PIZZA WITH 5 STAMPS!

• PIZZA • BURGERS • FISH & CHIPS • KEBABS MAIN ST, COLLOONEY, CO. SLIGO TEL: 071-9118010

Delivery Service available

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SPECIAL SEPTEMBER OFFERS ON

OVER 200 VEHICLES TO CLEAR PASSENGER VEHICLES 131 Audi Q3 2.0TDI 140BHP SE 2011 Audi A3 1.6TDI 141 Audi A6 2.0TDI 177BHP 2009 Audi A3 1.9TDI 2010 BMW 520DSL SE 171 Citroen Berlingo 2012 Citroen C5 2.0DSL 2010 Citroen C4 1.4 Petrol 161 Ford Kugo 2.0TDI Titanium 151 Ford Focus 1.6 DSL Style 161 Ford Mondeo Style DSL 142 Ford Transit Tourneo 7 Seater DSL 2012 Ford Focus 1.6DSL 2012 Ford S -Max Titanium 1.6DSL 7 seater 2010 Ford S-Max DSL 2010 Ford Kuga DSL 4X4 Commercial 2011 Ford Mondeo Zetec 2.0DSL 2011 Ford Focus 1.6DSL 2009 Ford Focus DSL 2008 Ford Mondeo DSL 141 Honda CR-V 1.6DSL 151 Hyundai i30 DSL 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 7 Seater DSL 2011 Hyundai i30 CRDI 2008 Kia Carnival Crew cab ( €333 Tax) 132 Land Rover Freelander 2.0 TD4 2014 Mercedes Benz A180 DSL 2016 Mercedes Benz Vito 111 Van 2014 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8DSL 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer DSL 2012 Mazda 6 DSL 2009 Nissan Qashqai DSL 2014 Opel Insignia DSL 2008 Nissan Navara 2.5 2009 Peugeot 207 1.4DSL ( very low mileage) 2010 Renault Fleunce DSL 131 Seat Ibiza 1.2TDI 2011 Suzuki SX4 1.6DSL 142 Toyota Yaris 1.0 Pertrol 2011 Toyota Avensis DSL 2013 Toyota Avensis Aura DSL 2012 Toyota Corolla 1.4 D4D 2011 Toyota Auris 1.4 DSL 2011 Toyota Corolla 1.4DSL 2017 Volkswagen Golf HL 1.6TDI ( New Model) 2017 Volkswagen Golf SV HL 1.2 Petrol Automatic 141 Volkswagen Golf CL 1.6TDI 141 Volkswagen Golf TL 1.6TDI 132 Volkswagen Golf CL 1.6TDI 131 Volkswagen Golf TL 1.6TDI 2011 Volkswagen Golf TL 1.6TDI 2010 Volkswagen Golf HL 3 DR 2.0TDI 140BHP 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI 2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Petrol 151 Volkswagen Golf SV HL 1.6TDI 171 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI 151 Volkswagen Jetta TL 2.0TDI 141 Volkswagen Jetta TL 1.6TDI 141 Volkswagen Jetta CL 1.6TDI 132 Volkswagen Jetta TL 1.6TDI 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TL 1.2 Petrol 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TL 1.6TDI 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 1.9TDI 141 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0TDI 140BHP 2012 Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0TDI 140BHP 151 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI CC 151 Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.6TDI 120BHP 141 Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.6TDI

€18,000 €8,500 €18,500 €6,500 €10,500 €9,950 €7,500 €5,500 €21,000 €15,000 €18,500 €15,500 €8,950 €13,500 €8,500 €8,500 €8,500 €7,500 €4,000 €3,850 €15,500 €12,950 €11,500 €7,500 €4,500 €11,500 + VAT €15,950 €14,500 €12,500 €7,950 €9,500 €6,000 €8,950 €8,500 €5,500 €5,500 €8,000 €6,500 €9,500 €6,500 €12,950 €10,500 €9,500 €8,750 €22,500 €24,500 €13,500 €12,500 €11,950 €11,000 €7,950 €7,500 €6,000 €5,000 €16,950 €19,950 €13,500 €11,500 €12,500 €9,950 €10,500 €7,500 €6,250 €5,000 €16,500 €11,950 €16,500 €16,500 €15,500 €7,950

2011 171 161 161 152 151 151 142 141 141 131 132 2012 2012 2011 2011 2010 2008 2007 171 142 161 151 141 2010 161 161 161 152 151 151 141 171

Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI CL Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat HL 2.0TDI 140BHP Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat TL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat SE 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat CL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6TDI Volkswagen Passat 1.9TDI Volkswagen Passat HL 1.6 Petrol Volkswagen Polo TL 1.0 Petrol Volkswagen Up 1.0 Petrol Volkswagen Polo TL 1.4 DSL Volkswagen Polo 1.0 Petrol Volkswagen Polo TL 1.0 Petrol Volkswagen Polo TL 1.6 TDI Volkswagen Sharan CL 2.0TDI Volkswagen Tiguan LL 2.0TDI Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI Sports Leather Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI L/L Volkswagen Tiguan TFN 2.0TDI Volkswagen Tiguan Sports 2.0TDI Volkswagen Tiguan LL 2.0TDI Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI Comfortline Extras 7 Seater

€26,500 €19,500 €18,500 €14,950 €17,500 €15,000 €14,500 €12,950 €12,500 €9,950 €11,500 €9,950 €9,950 €7,950 €8,950 €6,750 €4,000 €3,000 €12,950 €7,500 €12,950 €11,500 €10,950 €6,000 €29,500 €22,950 €22,950 €19,950 €17,950 €18,950 €15,500 €26,500

ESTATE CARS RANGE 181 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Estate C/L 151 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Estate H/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Estate C/L 141 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI Estate C/L 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Estate C/L 2011 2007 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Estate C/L 172 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Estate H/L Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Estate H/L 161

€28,900 €17,500 €16,500 €9,500 €8,500 €4,500 €23,500 €21,500

PETROL CARS RANGE 182 Volkswagen Passat 1.4TSI 150HP HL Volkswagen Golf SV 1.2TDI HL Extras A/T 171 Volkswagen Golf 1.2TSI (27K) 162 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 5DR 2010 2012 Volkswagen Jetta 1.2TSI 152 Volkswagen Jetta 1.2TSI

€33,500 €23,500 €17,500 €7,500 €12,500 €14,500

VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG RANGE Volkswagen Touareg V6 “R Line 181 162 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AUTOMATIC CARS RANGE 151 Volkswagen Golf 2.0GTD 184BHP 161 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 3 DR HL 161 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 5 Dr 152 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 5DR CL 141 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 5DR CL 151 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI Sport 140HP 4x4 161 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0TDI HL 161 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI HL 152 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI HL ( Leather ) 141 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI HL 2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 5dr C/L A/T 2012 Ford Galaxy TDI 7 Seater A/T 2008 Audi A6 2.0DSL A/T Full Leather

€55,500 + VAT €37,000 + VAT €23,500 €20,950 €21,000 €19,500 €17,500 €21,000 €21,500 €22,500 €19,500 €16,500 €13,500 €15,000 €6,000