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CANNONBALL, the super-car convoy, crossed the “finish line” with a blast at the Quay, Ballina last weekend to the delight of thousands of spectators, before proceeding to Sligo. All proceeds from the nationwide run go to the Irish Cancer Society. Photo: John O’Grady
OR some years now there has been at least some anecdotal evidence that health insurers may be discriminating against older people when it came to increased costs of health cover. Now a new analysis of the latest price increases show VHI, Laya and Irish Life Health have increased their prices by an average of between 3pc and 6pc. But the increases for the health plans most keenly bought by older people are up 10pc. All three providers have increased their prices across the board, but the hardest hit have been plans older members take out. Some of the smaller price increases are on plans that do not fully cover the likes of hip replacements and cataract operations, and so do not tend to be taken out by older people. Mr. Dermot Goode of TotalHealthCover.ie calculated that a retired couple on Vhi's Health Plus Extra plan (which used to be called B Options) will have to pay €370 more to stay on this plan. Chairman of the Consumers' Association, Michael Kilcoyne, has accused insurers of singling out older people for the sharpest price increases. "The insurers are acting in a discriminatory manner because they are putting the biggest price rises on the plans that older people opt for, the ones that fully cover the likes of hip replacements." He said the best-value plans are not an option for elderly people as they do not fully cover age-related procedures. All of the insurers contend they are not discriminating against the elderly and the price increases reflect higher costs. Continued on Page 8
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Underdogs to take on League Champions, Mayo Ahead of Wednesday night’s series premiere TG4 announced that the Underdogs will be taking-on one of the best Gaelic football teams in the country at the end of the series; this year’s Allianz League Champions Mayo. The match will be played under lights in McHale Park in Castlebar on Saturday 26th
October 2019 and TG4’s GAA Beo will provide live coverage on the night. This year the Underdogs management team have two new members joining former Cork Ladies footballer Valerie Mulcahy. They are former Kerry All-Ireland winning captain and manager Mickey Ned O’Sullivan and Gaoth Dobhair legend and
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Attymass acknowledges Dormant Accounts Fund Assistance T HE Fr. Peyton Centre, Attymass, acknowledged the assistant received from The Dormant Accounts Fund with a special unveiling ceremony attended by Minister for Community and Rural Affairs, Mr. Michael Ring on 1st August. The event also coincided with the Mayo-Manchester Tradfest Midwest Radio Broadcast Launch. A Statement from the Fr. Peyton Centre read: “We applied for the Dormant Accounts Funding to allow our social enterprise modernise equipment, upgrade our training room, open a new community shop and to improve the displays in our souvenir shop. The challenge our Board had identified was the increase in running costs of our old kitchen equipment which resulted from regular break downs. This was a huge financial burden and worry when our kitchen equipment was unreliable, especially with a freezer, fully stocked breaking down. The Board also identified a need for a community shop as there is no grocery shop within a six-mile radius. Our displays in our souvenir shop were poor especially with the standards of other tourist attractions in Mayo. Our voluntary board believed if these issues were addressed our social enterprise would be more sustainable and
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The IFA stand at the recent Bonniconlon show was a hive of activity. The farming community from the western counties took advantage of the presence of many I.F.A. officers to discuss lots of farming matters. There was much debate about the current state of agriculture and the many difficulties on the horizon – the Brexit issue, the Mercourser Trade Deal and, of course, the farmers’ blockade of meat factories. Many local politicians were present, in addition to George Lee from RTE, Liam McHale, director of European Affairs (Brussels) and Patrick Gibbons, Arivo. Photographed here: From left: Brendan Golden IFA vice-chairman Livestock Committee, John Coughlan chairman Munster I F A, Liam Mc Hale IFA Director of European Affairs, Patrick Joyce I F A Connacht Chairman, Pat Murphy, Galway IFA officer.
income will increase because we have started a new service to the community with the community shop. With our training room upgrade we can now advertise to offer our conference room to both the community and corporate training room hire market.” Established twenty years ago the Fr. Peyton Centre continues
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ILM Certificate in Leadership & Management HELPING MANAGERS BECOME BETTER LEADERS
This ILM Certificate in Leadership & Management is ideal for new and already developing managers who require leadership training. Participants will learn the core skills and understanding needed to deal with management responsibilities and develop as leaders, helping them to grow in their position with confidence. Leadership & Management Programme Modules • Developing yourself as a Team Leader – to include also self-leadership. • Understanding and Developing Relationships in the Workplace. • Understanding the Management Role to Improve Performance. • Understanding Training & Coaching in the Workplace. • Understand How to Lead Effective Meetings. • Developing Greater Proactivity for Making Decision and Solving Problems. • Understanding Innovation and Change in an Organisation. • Understanding Negotiation and Networking in the Workplace. • One-to-one Feedback (X1) and Coaching session (X2)
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Harrison Assessment Feedback & Coaching As part of the programme, all participants will complete our professional Harrison Assessment and will receive a 1hr one-to-one feedback session with a qualified Harrison Facilitator. This feedback session will focus on key strength areas as well as highlighting certain traits which may hinder performance and relationships. This feedback session will be followed by two, one-to-one coaching sessions.
Key Results for Participants: • Develop the skills, knowledge and personal abilities you need to succeed in management. • Get a solid grounding in what it takes to organise, manage and motivate your teams. • Learn tools and techniques to develop yourself as a leader. • Be confident about your ability to perform in your role. • Receive an internationally recognised qualification to acknowledge your skills and experience.
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The Spirit of Grace O’Malley
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RISH pro-sailor, Joan Mulloy of Westport, sailed along the River Thames to Tower Bridge, completing a special journey replicating one made by her formidable ancestor, the legendary Granuaile, over 400 years ago. Under black and grey sails emblazoned with her name, Grace O’Malley Irish Pirate Queen, Joan retraced the route from Mayo to London, the same journey that saw the Irish Pirate Sea Queen come face to face with the Virgin Queen in their historic meeting at Greenwich in late summer of 1593. In keeping with the re-enactment, Joan brought a special presentation bottle of Grace O’Malley Irish Whiskey on board commemorating the famous meeting which founded a mutual respect between these two formidable ladies, along with a unique friendship. The legend recalls that Grace gifted a bottle of Irish whiskey to the Queen who was well known for her partiality to ‘uisce beatha’, having stocks of it delivered to her court. Whether the whiskey aided in appeasing her highness is not documented, but records reveal that for Grace the trip was successful in its aim.
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Grace received ‘clemencie and favour’ from Queen Elizabeth I, who following the meeting, released Grace’s son Tibbot, restored his lands and gave the royal assent that Grace could continue her business of ‘maintenance by land and sea’ without hindrance or interference from the Queen’s governors. Grace O’Malley Irish Whiskey is
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Cannonball had a BLAST and Ballina had a BALL Ballina was transformed into Monaco with a Mardi Gras twist last Saturday when €42 million worth of super cars and novelty cars roared into town just after 7pm. Cannonball, the action-packed supercar convoy, had a spectacular finish line with record crowds in Ballina with proceeds to the Irish Cancer Society. Top mark cars, fuelled by milesPLUS from Circle K, including McLaren, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche, Maserati, Rolls Royce and Bentley blazed a
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trail from Malahide to Ballymaloe, Killarney, Limerick, Ballina, Sligo, Slane and Edenderry this year but one of the biggest welcomes of all was in Ballina. Celebrities included Love Island Star Tom Walker, Corrie Star Ryan Thomas, a frighteningly realistic President Trump, a very attractive Pope, Cardinal and Popemobile! The awesome sight of those rare supercars, Brazilian dancers and all the colourful Cannonballers in costume will be one that will remain in
The Gavin family, Ballina (Donnacha, Finnan, Suzanna and Oisin), with Oscar Moore, enjoying the excitement at the Cannonball/festival event at the Quay, Ballina, last week-end. Photo: John O’Grady.
the hearts and minds of the thousands of spectators for a long time to come. It was a proud day for Ballina. Alan Bannon, founder of Cannonball Ireland said “We were absolutely blown away by the welcome we got in Ballina. Very special thanks to Festival Committee and volunteers for all their help and support. Nothing was a problem for them and they went the extra mile and more. We were delighted to come back to Ballina to honour the memory of the recently deceased Detective Garda Martin Mitchell, who himself was a past participant in Cannonball Ireland, and was instrumental in first bringing it to Ballina in 2014. Very special thanks to An Garda Síochána in Ballina who went above and beyond the call of duty. Finally, I want to personally thank each and all of the thousands of spectators who came to welcome us. It was an incredible feeling and everybody talked about the warm welcome, generosity to our charity and remarkable friendliness of the people of Ballina. The benefit to the Irish economy and host towns of this event is estimated at €2,567,000 per year. Over 200,000 people lined the streets all over Ireland for Cannonball and the event has already raised €1,016,000 for Irish charities. This year this figure will go up by another 6 figures when the final numbers are counted. In 2019, the charity benefactor is the Irish Cancer Society which funds lifesaving cancer research and a range of free support services for people affected by cancer. Cannonball was fuelled by milesPlus from Circle K as the main headline Sponsor for 2019. Tour Sponsors included Manhattan Popcorn, Asystec and Hone. Cannonball official partners included Bonavox, AB Signs, Keanes Jewellers, Ballyseedy, Duke Energy Drinks, Karl Goodwin Motors, Krystle, BMW and Windsor Motors
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Sligo Food Trail launches flagship Taste The Island event award winning and all are true ambassadors for food in the northwest. They are keeping the menu a closely guarded secret until the night itself, but we can introduce you to the award winning chefs: Joe Shannon (Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa) Well known TV3 personality chef who has cooked for all kinds of personalities including Hillary Clinton. Marcin Szczodrowski (Eala Bhán Restaurant) Talented Polish born chef with a penchant for classical French cuisine. Marcin revels in creating culinary masterpieces with top quality ingredients sourced in the northwest.
Sligo Food Trail chefs and producers taking part in the Harvest Feast include: Back (l-r): Alan Fitzmaurice (The Glasshouse), Marcin Szczodrowski (Eala Bhán Restaurant) and Yvonne Kathrein (Waterfront House Hotel) Front: Prannie Rhatigan (Irish Seaweed Kitchen), Joe Shannon (Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa), and Aisling Kelly (Sligo Oyster Experience at WB’s)
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ligo Food Trail is delighted to announce their flagship event, the Harvest Feast which takes place on Friday 18th October 2019. This significant gastronomic event is part of Taste The Island, the international Fáilte Ireland initiative. Sligo Food Trail Harvest Feast consists of a sumptuous nine course tasting menu, each specially created by one of Sligo’s top chefs collaborating with artisan producers. The gala banquet will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa and numbers are strictly limited. MC for the evening will be TV3 celebrity chef Shane Smyth. “Sligo Food Trail is proud to present Harvest Feast 2019”, said Marie Casserly, Chairperson of Sligo Food Trail, “This is an opportunity to showcase both the enormously talented chefs and also the remarkable artisan producers we have on Sligo Food Trail. The combination is truly electric and we guarantee another outstanding event”. The combination of award winning chefs and the best of local produce is a real winner. Anyone lucky
enough to be at the Harvest Feast 2017 was bowled over by the incredibly high standard of dishes presented. And those dishes just kept on coming – nine delicious courses, competing for attention. Harvest Feast 2019 will be equally thrilling for the taste buds. “It was such a wonderful experience for everyone involved, we just had to do it again. The chefs love the unusual experience of working together and celebrating the wonderful artisan producers on Sligo Food Trail”, said Anthony Gray, of Sligo Food Trail, “We are so proud of all of our achievements and have put Sligo on the world culinary map with hard work and dedication from all involved”. The Harvest Feast isn’t just an outstanding dining experience; it is an outstanding event on the Sligo social calendar. From the Canapé, Craft Beer and Drinks reception at the beginning of the evening to the live music throughout, this is a glittering affair in every way. The chefs involved are a truly outstandingly talented group, many are
Joe McGlynn (Hooked) Donegal born Joe is head chef at Anthony Gray’s eclectic Hooked restaurant. Marc Gallagher (Sligo Wellness Centre) A leading light on the thriving Sligo organic food scene. Yvonne Kathrein (Waterfront House Hotel) Originally from Austria, Yvonne has a passion for seafood, artisan foods and local suppliers which is strongly reflected in her menus. Chris Friel (Sligo Park Hotel) For Chris, being a chef is a true vocation and classical training an essential. Representing the artisan aspect of Sligo Food Trail, courses will also be presented by Neil Byrne (Mamma Johnston’s) and Aisling Kelly (Sligo Oyster Experience at WB’s). Tickets are just €75 each and can be booked online at www.sligofoodtrail.ie, by contacting Marie Casserly (086 3182529) or calling to Hooked, the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, WBs Coffee Shop, Ósta Café and Wine Bar or Sweet Beat. A special overnight rate of €109 single and €119 double is available, just quote Sligo Food Trail Harvest Feast when booking.
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FOR SALE Ruth Moran, Tourism Ireland; Minister Ciarán Cannon; Cllr Martin McLoughlin, Mayo County Council; Michael Garvey, Mayo Association Chicago; Mags Connell and Anna Connor, both Mayo County Council; and Billy Condon, Tourism Ireland, at the Milwaukee Irish Fest.
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he 39 annual Milwaukee Irish Fest – the largest celebration of Irish culture and heritage in the United States – has been taking place in Wisconsin. The four-day festival – which has a huge audience of more than 130,000 visitors – was an ideal opportunity for Tourism Ireland to showcase Mayo and Ireland. Ciarán Cannon, Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, attended the festival, where he met with the Tourism Ireland team and the delegation of tourism th
enterprises from around the island of Ireland who attended this year’s festival – including Mayo County Council. “The Milwaukee Irish Fest provides another really good platform for Tourism Ireland to showcase Mayo and Ireland and the diversity of our heritage and culture to prospective American visitors,” said Alison Metcalfe, Tourism Ireland’s Head of North America. “It was a wonderful opportunity to invite some of the many people of Irish descent living and working in the US, as well as those with Irish connections
or an affinity for Ireland, to come and visit.” “Tourism Ireland has prioritised North America as a market which offers a strong return on investment, in terms of holiday visitors and expenditure. The most recent CSO figures, for January-June, indicate growth of +9.1% in arrivals from North America. Tourism Ireland is rolling out an extensive and targeted programme of promotions throughout 2019, to continue to grow visitor numbers from North America.”
Native producer brings Hollywood stars to Mayo AUGHAGOWER native Martina Niland is instrumental in bringing some of the biggest stars of Hollywood back to her home county of Mayo. Golden Globe winning actress Emily Blunt will lead an all-star cast in ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’, a John Patrick Shanley adaptation of his Broadway smash hit, ‘Outside Mullingar’. Blunt, who has starred in The Devil Wears Prada and television film Gideon’s Daughter, for which she won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress, will star alongside Fifty Shades of Grey star, Jamie Doran, in the ‘mad cap love story’. The film is being shot in Crossmolina and Ballina between September and November and the film’s production team were looking last week for adults of all ages and a small number of children for family part scenes in the film. Wild Mountain Thyme also features Mad Men star Jon Hamm; Irish actress Dearbhla Molloy, and iconic American actor Christopher Walken, who has starred in over 100 films and television programs
including The Deer Hunter, Catch Me If You Can and Pulp Fiction. The Aughagower woman’s production company, Port Pictures will be involved in the production of Wild Mountain Thyme alongside Mar-Key Pictures and Likely Story. It is being produced by Leslie Urdang, Anthony Bregman, Alex Witchel and Martina Niland, with Andrew Kramer as executive producer. The film, which is set in Ireland, follows Anthony (Dornan), who is always out in the fields working and is worn down by the constant belittling from his father (Walken). His father has threatened to bequeath the family farm to his American cousin Adam (Hamm). Rosemary (Blunt) holds a grudge for having been shamed by Anthony in childhood, and the sparks between them fly. Her mother, Aoife (Molloy), strives to unite the families before it is too late. Those interested were asked to come along to the open casting day on Saturday, September 14 in Ballina Arts Centre from 10am to 4pm.
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Virtual Reality World Galway Irelands largest Virtual Reality Entertainment Centre
We have 8 Freestyle play area gaming pods with over 60+ games, many being multi-player. Our top of the range facilities offers sophisticated features like motion tracking, high-resolution screens, and the best graphics possible. Events are fully guided, and your guests will receive expert advice and tips from our highly trained instructors. We are wheelchair and disability friendly. Open Mon/Tues/Wed by appointment only, Thurs/Fri 2pm – 9pm, Sat/Sun 11am 9pm later by appointment. For bookings call 091 726 294 Email info@vrworld.ie or book online www.vrworld.ie
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I COME SEE WHAT THE LATEST REVOLUTION IN GAMING HAS TO OFFER. MAKING MEMORIES 100% FUN. You won’t believe it till you try it. Next time the heavens open don’t stress, book online www.vrworld.ie Building 3, Unit 1a Liosban Business Park, Tuam Road, Galway Reception 091 726294 • Office 091 449790
f you’re looking for something a little more exciting for your corporate event, stag or hen party, we would love to welcome your group into our virtual world! Also perfect for birthday parties & celebrations. We have VR experiences for people aged 8 years+. All our events are highly immersive and interactive. Race head to head against your friends in the most famous racing and sports cars now available in real life! Walk into the virtual worlds on our KAT VR walkers, the first in Ireland. 360° complete freedom for your VR experience! Try our multiplayer, fully immersive, virtual reality escape. Our escape room games can accommodate up to 4 players at a time.
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LEARN TO DRIVE IN 2019 WITH
Garadice for the Coleman Centre
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Tel: 087-2295551
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aradice, the well known 4-piece band from Leitrim will perform live at The Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen in Co. Sligo on September 21st at 8.30 pm. Their line-up is impressive and this is a gig not to be missed. Eleanor Shanley is one of the most loved and respected vocalists in Ireland. Nearly 30 years since starting her musical career as a vocalist with De Danann, her voice as pure and lyrical as the first day she stepped in front of a microphone in 1990. Padraig McGovern hails from Ballymagovern, a townland on the
Cavan/Leitrim border. He has recorded with numerous artists over the last decade including a highly accredited duet album with Peter Carberry entitled Forgotten Gems. Dave Sheridan’s flute playing has been described as “a highly accomplished free flowing fluid style, with sound technique and solid driving rhythm” (Hot Press Magazine) and a flute style, which takes on “Lark like qualities” (Roots Magazine). Dave has recorded with artists ranging from renowned traditional groups like Lunasa, Dervish, At The Racket and De Danann as well as performing on many
occasions with the Sligo based band, Téada. John McCartin started playing the fiddle at the age of 10 under the tutelage of Frank Kelly and later Maureen Fahy. He won many county and provincial titles at underage levels. Inspired by bands like Planxty, Dervish and Lunasa John turned his attention to accompaniment in his adult life. Since then he has become a regular accompanist to many of the tradition’s greatest exponents. For bookings call 071 9182599 or visit our website www.colemanirishmusic.com.
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Leitrim's first boxty festival
Boxty is an integral part of heritage and culture of Leitrim. Some say it must be as old as Leitrim itself – the Home of Boxty! As part of Fáilte Ireland’s Taste the Island’s - a new programme of exciting food and drink events which will take place across Ireland during September, October and November. Leitrim will host the inaugural Leitrim Boxty Festival which
includes the search for Leitrim’s Best Boxty Maker 2019! The festival committee have teamed up with Leitrim Boxty producers – McNiffes Boxty and Dromod Boxty to find Leitrim’s Best Boxty Makers! There are two categories – Best Traditional Boxty and also Best Boxty with a Modern Twist! Boxty has graced the breakfast, lunch and dinner plates of many who enjoy this most authentic Irish food. In Leitrim, recipes have been handed down from generation to generation. If you are 16 years or older and are the holder of the family boxty recipe or if you have just recently discovered how tasty and versatile Boxty is you are invited to enter the competition as the search is on for Leitrim’s Best Boxty Makers 2019! The competition will be held in The Food Hub, Drumshanbo, on Saturday, Sept 28th, with the winner of both categories announced at the Leitrim Boxty Festival in The Dock Arts Centre, Carrick-on-Shannon, on Saturday, October 19. (T’s and C’s will apply). To enter, complete the entry form and post it to: Leitrim’s Best Boxty Makers 2019, The Leitrim Observer, The Courtyard, Carrick-on-Shannon or email your name, address & contact number to: leitrimboxty@gmail.com 480p low geselecteerd als afspeelkwaliteit The heritage dish will be celebrated
through music, song and dance and some great fun potato art! View our exhibition of Folklore Essays, read the archives, see the paraphernalia relating to Boxty making, its customs and traditions. Meet the Leitrim Boxty producers and sample their delicious goods. Hear their food stories and discover what makes the perfect Boxty. Did you know that one of Leitrim’s Boxty producers is now exporting their products to the UK and USA, giving an authentic taste of home to our Leitrim families abroad? Join the Boxty food trail for breakfast, lunch or dinner and discover ‘Boxty Reimagined’ in the cafes and restaurants in Carrick-on-Shannon. On festival day, Saturday October 19, Boxty will be available on menus throughout the day in eateries throughout Carrick-on-Shannon. Boxty is made of grated raw potatoes, mashed cooked potatoes, with flour added as a binding agent; it is then boiled, baked or formed as a pancake and fried. Follow Facebook for details of where you can find your favourite Boxty on the day! You are also invited to share your Boxty making memories by joining on Facebook and Instagram. If you think your Nanny made the best Boxty let’s hear all about it. It may be a family recipe handed down through the generations? Let’s ensure that the generations to come enjoy Boxty just like we have.
Cashel, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Roscommon
Tel: 071-9622700 Mob: 086-3486267 Email: txupholstery@yahoo.ie Web: www.txupholsteryservices.town.ie
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Pieta Formally Opens an Outreach Service in Ballina
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ieta officially opened an Outreach service situated in the Ballina Family Resource Centre, on Abbey Half Quarter, Ardnaree, Ballina, Co. Mayo. The Outreach service is to broaden the availability of Pieta’s services and to better meet the needs of the growing communities in the West of Ireland. Nationwide Pieta House supports people and communities in crisis, providing free counselling services and support to those who are at the risk of suicide, engaging in self-harm and those bereaved by suicide. Pieta also provide educational programmes to raise awareness, reduce stigma and to support mental health and wellbeing. Pieta House’s Outreach service was specifically developed to cater for the growing demand for counselling support in Mayo. The Ballina Outreach service began operating in February and is open two days per week. At its heart Pieta is about working with people to lift levels of suicidal ideation, to help them bring hope back into their lives and to improve their levels of selfcare, and support people and families that have been impacted by the loss of a loved one by suicide. Currently Pieta House employ over 220 therapists and clinical staff working across the 15 centres and 3 Outreach centres. In 2018, Pieta supported over 8,000 clients and handled over 16,000 calls through its 24/7 crisis helpline. Pieta House CEO, Elaine Austin, attended the opening alongside the Pieta Tuam Centre Manager, Sinead Raftery. Speaking at the official opening, Pieta CEO, Elaine Austin, said; “It is important that our services are readily accessible and growing our services through the provision of an outreach service ensures that we can offer support to all those seeking help in Mayo and surrounding areas. It is so important that our services are offered free of charge and is freely
Orders taken for hanging baskets and window boxes. Large selection of summer bedding plants from mid April. Perennial plants, trees and shrubs for your garden. Also available fruit trees & fruit bushes.
Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Co. Roscommon Tel: 086-8235287 • Open 7 Days www.thegardens.ie • gerard@thegardens.ie
accessible. Referral can be made through family, friends, GP or self. It is vital services such as ours exist within our communities, that we make it easy for people to ask for and to get the help they need, to make the difference in their lives, to feel better.” As over 80% of its income comes from fundraising events and donations, Pieta rely heavily on fundraising and support to deliver its services. Darkness into Light, Pieta House main fundraising event of the year, was highly significant for the Mayo region this year with over 4,280 people taking part in the global fight against suicide held on May 11th out of a total 200,000 people globally. Commenting on its vital fundraising events and services, Pieta Tuam Centre Manager, Sinead Raftery said; “The services we provide at Pieta are crucial in today’s society and it is of the utmost importance that we have the staff and facilities readily available to offer these
services free of charge to all those seeking help. It costs approximately €1,000 to bring one person through our services each year so Darkness into Light and community fundraising is vital to sustain the level of care needed. Our outreach location will ensure these services are more accessible to a wider range of people throughout the county.” Pieta focuses on providing a noninstitutional, community-based service delivering therapeutic support within a non-threatening, caring and compassionate environment. Since it was established in 2006 to provide free and accessible professional services to people who are in suicidal crisis or who are selfharming, Pieta House has worked with 46,000 people, and has become one of Ireland’s leading charitable organisations. For all referrals contact Pieta Tuam Centre who operate the Outreach on 093 25586. For further information on Pieta House visit www.pieta.ie
Nathy’s 40th Reunion 1979; Status Quo played in Dalymount Park, Pope John Paul II took his holidays
in Ireland, Kerry won their 25th all Ireland football final, Roscommon won
their 3rd in a row Connaught championship. Kilkenny beat Galway in the hurling final. In St Nathy’s College over 50 students sat their Leaving Cert in June and headed out into the big bad world. That was at a time when school fees for Boarders were a princely £300 per year and when boys had received written instruction to leave their blue jeans at home as inappropriate clothing in a school setting. 40 years later these same “boys” will have a reunion in Ballaghaderreen on Sat 28th Sept. We meet at 5.15pm in St Nathy’s College to start our reunion event with Mass at 6pm to honour deceased members of the class including Pat Egan, Ballymote, Frank Murray, Ballymote, Brian McDermott, Ballaghaderrreen, Francis Hanily, Frenchpark, Tom Comer, Swinford, Brian Fitzpatrick, Boyle. This will be followed by a tour of the college and refreshments later in Durkins. For further details contact Adrian Tansey, Gurteen, Niall Gordon, Sligo, Ciaran McBrien, Charlestown or Kieran Moran Kiltimagh.
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Efficient and low cost service throughout Connacht Our yard is open all year round. 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday 9am - 1pm on Saturday. Cloonalaghan, Carrowmore Lacken Ballina, Co. Mayo
FARM COLLECTION ALSO AVAILABLE
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• EMOTIONAL HEALING • EXPERIENCE PLEASURE • BECOME SELF AWARE • BETTER HEALTH • CURB • IMPULSES • FIGHT STRESS • RELAX • IMPROVE BREATHING Tantra is a tool that gives us respect and honoring for the pleasure and insights our bodies can give us. I offer appointments to men, women and couples that allow you to feel comfortable in your pleasure and joy in your body. Through tantric pleasure and healing ceremonies your body can become more alive and increase your sensual pleasure in all areas of your life. Tantric Massage also helps with premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction in men which can be very common. It can also help with women who have problems achieving orgasms.
CALL / TEXT 'LOVE DAKINIBELLE' (086) 605 3298 Open 9am to 8pm (Last Appointment 6.30pm) Boyle, Co. Roscommon & Dublin Lovedakinibelle.net • Facebook: Love Dakinibelle lovedakinibelle@yahoo.com
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Hi, my name is Max, your local TV installer in Tubbercurry. I’ve serviced Sligo, Ballaghadereen, Ballyhaunis, Foxford, Dromore West and surrounding areas for over 10 years. I offer a range of services from once off aerial installations to TV reception problems, Freesat Installations and Sky TV problem solving. As a proud business owner I deliver a reliable, prompt and honest service and take pride in excelling at my work.
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A REVOLUTIONARY APPROACH TO DATING where together, we will create the platform that will change dating forever. We, at Ireland’s Love Club, know that meeting potential partners can be daunting and for some, find it hard to create the opportunities to meet their forever someone in this busy world that we live in today. Times have changed and so have we. We know that time is precious and that finding true love is nearly impossible if you’re not constantly socializing 24/7 or confident enough to use online dating as your only tool, and that’s where we differ. It is our goal to take the stress out of dating and create a platform where all you have to do is sign up, turn up and have some fun in a safe environment, supported by us. Take Control of Your Destiny Join Ireland’s Love Club Today
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EGAN TRACTORS LTD New parts available for all tractor makes! Main Agents for Malone Farm Machinery Keen Finance, rates available on all new mowers and tedders for summer season. Call for details Tractor Servicing, repairs and diagnostic service available QTP Parts Stockists Parts available for all makes and models
Independent specialists for John Deere Tractors
NEW MALONE DISK MOWERS IN STOCK
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MALONE PASTURE TOPPERS IN STOCK
MALONE TEDDERS 4 OR 6 ROTORS AVAILABLE
Culmore, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo • Telephone: 087-1626445 • john.egan123@me.com
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• Safety Statements • Method Statements • Risk Assessments • Traffic Management Plans • Construction Stage Health and Safety Plans • Site Safety Audits • Toolbox Talks • Accident Investigation
MACHINERY CERTIFICATION (GA1-S) • Construction Excavators • Teleporters & Attachments • MEWP (Mobile elevated work platforms) and Booms • Lorry Mounted Cranes • Chain Slings • Round Slings • Web Slings • Shackles
Donaghy Safety Training based in Donegal is the leading provider of Health & Safety in the Northwest. With 20 years’ experience in the construction industry, the company is continuously expanding and adapting to the needs of the booming industry. With the next generation of Donaghy came a new range of services focusing on expansion into retail and hospitality. From classroom-based training to online e-learning, we provide a wide range of services to facilitate all clients. Our trainers travel nationwide to provide training to individuals and to large companies. We now have the additional bonus of our e-learning system in which courses are designed to guide people through information and coursework, or to help trainees to better perform in specific tasks. The importance of employee training to an organisation must never be underestimated. And ongoing training can be thought of as the best insurance policy against all sorts of the inevitable changes and the unforeseeable needs that will arise in your organisation from time to time. Our training courses include General Health and Safety and expand to Online HACCP Training, Manual Handling and Customer Service to name but a few. Online Training can reduce a companies cost and can give easy access to employees to ensure they complete essential training required for their industry.
PRECISION EYEBROWS €20 Phone 094-9026741 for enquiries
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Let Donaghy Safety Training take the hassle of organising your training. Call any of our team today on: 074 91 40841/086 6033927 Email us for a Quotation: info@safety-professionals.com • www.donaghysafetytraining.ie
New Upskilling Programmes Available for the North West Workforce Private enterprises who wish to upskill employees and take part in formal training can now do so at a subsidised rate, through management development programmes with Rural Enterprise Skillnet. Rural Enterprise Skillnet is a learning network based in the North West region aimed at supporting businesses in a wide range of sectors. Programmes include: Supervisory Management ILM Certificate in Leadership & Management Employment Law Coaching with Impact Developing Business Leadership for Supervisors/Managers Workplace Wellness for Managers
Suitable for those working in the Castlebar area - Rooms, Two-bed and four-bed Apartments to let. Telephone: 094 9043900 / 086 4563662 Email: hawthornvillagemayo@gmail.com
Rural Enterprise Skillnet have also received further funding to provide training and upskilling programmes for women returning to work after a career break. The RESTART-EMPOWER-SUPPORT programme is designed for women who have been out of the workplace for 3years plus to help the development of new-job related skills. This programme suitable for people wishing to return to work after a break from employment due to family, caring roles, illness, voluntary career break or a period of unemployment. The programme which is free of charge,
will allow women to enhance their own skills and abilities, challenge what they know about the transferable skills they already have while building confidence, assertiveness to believe in themselves and their future. Gaining a road map for their future whether that is in further training or in employment. Offering them an opportunity for a second chance in their career advancement. Rural Enterprise Skillnet Manager, Brenda Donagher said: “Investment in training can add value and profitability to your business. One-sizefits-all is no longer a training solution, so we offer a range of short and long courses to meet the needs of the individual & business”. She continued: The REStart programme roll-out in 2018 was a huge success with exceptional feedback from attendees to include: “This program has enriched my life and I cannot recommend it enough” “This course has exceeded all my expectations, I have found it very professional, friendly, inclusive and had so much content” To find out more about the programmes or to view Rural Enterprise Skillnet’s full catalogue of programmes, please visit www.ruralenterpriseskillnet.ie or call Brenda on 087 6858550.
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KITCHENS of DISTINCTION
We also do high quality wardrobes, sliding wardrobes, walk in wardrobes, offices, sitting room furniture and commercial fit outs. Please contact us for a quote. Tel: 096-79590 Email: aiden@creankitchens.ie • Web: www.creankitchens.ie UNIT 4, BUNREE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BALLINA, CO. MAYO
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Quay Rd, Killala, Co. Mayo
Where Your Suite Begins • Range of suites, Queen Ann chairs, headboards etc. • We carry out all kinds of recovery work on suites, chairs, footstools etc • We sell all upholstery – fabric, foam, webbing etc Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm Saturday, 9am to 12 noon
Interior Design Service available. If your furniture requires quality workmanship, Call us now on: 096 32472 or 086 3859345 Email: killalaupholstery@gmail.com • Facebook: @killalaupholstery
• Traditional Tin Smiths • Copper • Aluminium • Zinc • Stainless Steel • Lead • Titanium • Natural Slate • Ornamentation
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: info@ggroofing.ie • www.ggroofing.ie Email Us: info@pureflowers.ie • www.pureflowers.ie
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Plant all year round! Whitethorn and Beech Hedging etc. All trees and tree plants 24 Hour, 7 Days a week Firendly Service Delivery nationwide Receipts will be given Department Registered
Social Dancing & Classes ON THURSDAY 8-9PM
in The Oratory in Ballisodare, Co. Sligo learn a few steps such as waltz, jive, foxtrot, quickstep & others in a relaxed friendly safe environment. All welcome - Dance for fun, fitness & friendship for more information call Eunice on 086 3113033
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Your one stop shop for you complete home fit out, including tiles and bathroom HUGE RANGE OF ELECTRICAL ITEMS IN STORE
WE ALSO STOCK A LARGE RANGE OF FLOORS, DOORS, STOVES AND PAINTS
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Kiltimagh Road, Knock, Co. Mayo
info@kieranwheltonmotors.ie www.kieranwheltonmotors.ie 2014 HYUNDAI i30
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Very attractive wedding packages for €50pp
Wh y Wa i t !
Great National Hotel Ballina can look after you for an Intimate Outside Garden Ceremony or an Indoor Wedding Ceremony. We have multiple options available to suit all tastes, budgets and requirements.
Great National Hotel Ballina, N26 Dublin Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo t: 096-23600 • w. hotelballina.ie Contact Denise Munnelly on 096-23612 or email denise.munnelly@hotelballina.ie
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Preab Meadar music
The Cambria
Ballina Comedy Club Presents John Colleary @ Ballina Arts Centre
Thurs 26 Sept 2019, 8pm / €16/€8 u18s The Hawk’s Well Theatre Ballina Arts Centre Saturday 14th September, 8pm After its Sligo premiere, this ground-breaking show of dancesongs had everybody buzzing about the incredibly catchy music (Bernard Clarke described it as “boundary transcending”on Lyric FM) and explosively percussive dance moves. Traditional composers Lorcán Mac Mathúna and Daire Bracken have created a whole new music genre based on the rhythms of bardic poetry and in this performance they have teamed up with sean-nós dancers Liam Scanlonn and Caoimhe Ní Mhaolagáin, devising new steps suited to the unique rhythms of Preab Meadar.With complex time signatures of 15/8, 24/8, 7/8, and 5/8, see and hear a revolution in Irish dance take place. “An extraordinary meeting of word craft and music rhythms” ¬Ellen Cranitch, Lyric FM Tickets: €16 / €14. Early booking advised.
The Cambria was a trans-Atlantic paddle-steamer. In August 1845 among the passengers on board out of Boston was escaped slave Frederick Douglass. His autobiography had just become a US bestseller. Slaveowners placed a price on his head. He fled to Ireland. The Cambria tells the story of the life-and-death voyage he survived to become what Abraham Lincoln called "the most impressive man I ever met”, and the most influential African-American of the 19th century. Frederick Douglass spoke on platforms with Daniel O’Connell MP, including Conciliation Hall in Burgh Quay Dublin, where INIS (Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service) now stands. The Cambria starts there today, where a teacher fears her Nigerian pupil has been deported. It’s twenty years since the introduction of the Direct Provision temporary system of accomodation for international protection applicants in Ireland.
December 27th Apart from being one of the most in-demand comics around, John Colleary has co-written and starred in IFTA nominated shows, The Savage Eye and Irish Pictorial Weekly. A talented actor and mimic, John recently featured as one-third of The Gusset Brothers on The Tommy Tiernan Show. Colleary has also scooped a PPI award for his topical sketch writing and performance on TODAY FMs drivetime flagship, The Last Word. A regular at Kilkenny Cat Laughs, Vodafone Comedy Carnival and The Electric Picnic to name a few, John can now add Ballina Comedy Club to this long line with what is to be an hilarious start to the winter comedy programme for all! “It’d make you sick how talented he is” – Joe Rooney Tickets: €14/12
Toddler Drama with Deirdre Gaule / Sat 14 Sept - 19 Oct 2019 Sat 2 Nov - 30 Nov 2019 / €50/€40 / The Hawk’s Wll Theatre Share some special moments with your little one in this gentle introduction to drama, music and movement for the very young. Under the relaxed and experienced eye of tutor Deirdre Gaule enjoy bonding with your child as you play, sing and dance together. Participation in nursery rhymes, action songs and toddler games develops confidence from a very early age. Ages 18 months to 3 years. Sat 14 Sept 10 Oct 2019 (6 week course) 10.30am 11.15am €50 for toddler and parent Sat 2 Nov - 30 Nov 2019 (5 week course) 10.30am 11.15am €40 for toddler and parent
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Red State, Blue State: 10 Tips for Feuding Families
It's normal to disagree It may help to know that arguments aren't necessarily a sign that your family is dysfunctional. "If you are willing to get into any depth of a relationship with anyone and be genuine, you will eventually run into areas in which the two of you don't see eye to eye," says Simon Rego, PsyD, director of psychology training at Montefiore Medical Center, in the Bronx, N.Y. The same is true, of course, in family relationships, he says. Although there usually is less conflict in superficial relationships, Rego says, "You don't get the richness of human connection." Don't drink too much Jennifer S. (not her real name), an editor and mom from New Jersey, learned this lesson the hard way when her liberal family teamed up on her beloved—but conservative— stepdad during a boozy post-9/11 argument that ended with him leaving the house. She didn't witness the scene, but knew it took a while for the family to heal or even dare to get together. But a recent vacation was a great success, she says, largely because they avoided getting into touchy subjects after having a few drinks. Recognize your triggers As you prepare for your next family
gathering, think about what's happened in the past, and also about what others do that triggers you to react, says Julie Glovin, a clinical social worker from Worcester, Mass. "What feelings come up when you get triggered?" Glovin says. "Do you have a history of not being validated in your thoughts? Not heard? What happens to you physically and behaviorally? Does your stomach hurt? Do you want to cry? Do you reach for another glass of wine?" Identifying your triggers can help you control your anger. Take a time-out If you're starting to feel angry or threatened, it's a good idea to take a time-out to collect your thoughts. "Ideally we give our kids time-outs so they learn to manage their feelings; we need to do the same for ourselves," Glovin says. "Remind yourself that you are an adult and your thoughts are valid." It's OK to disengage and say, "I don't think this is a good conversation to have—I'm getting too worked up." Control your reaction Much as we would like to, we can't control how other people behave— but we can control how we react. "Family relationships fall back on old habits, so someone might try to goad you by saying, ‘You're too sensitive,'" Glovin says. "Take a moment. Is it true? Do you agree?" If
not, recognize that—and that it might be the other person's issue. By reacting differently than you might have in the past, she says, you're changing the family dynamic—and maybe pushing the other person to react differently too.
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Avoid labels A person and their politics are not the same thing. "You have to recognize that people are more than their political beliefs," Jennifer says. "They are deserving of respect....It's not that they're Darth Vader, it's just a different perspective." Don't get caught up in thinking, "they're stubborn or they're racist or they're sexist or they're homophobic or they're so righty or they're so lefty," Rego says. "They get put in a box, so if you're in a different one, you only see difference."
Agree to disagree Take a look at the dinner-table debate and know that trying to change someone else's mind is pretty much always a lost cause, Glovin says. "Are people trying to share information to help each other be better informed, or are we trying to change belief systems?" she says. "The latter is futile—and ultimately people are looking for their own beliefs to be validated. Agreeing to disagree can be a way to validate and defuse the situation."
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DRY CLEANING Suits, Dresses, Jackets, Coats, Shirts, Blouses, Jumpers & Curtains IRONING SERVICE Shirts, Dresses, Pants, Tops, etc PRESSING Bedding, Suits, Dresses, etc FULL WASHING AND DRYING SERVICE AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL BUSINESS WELCOME Open Monday to Friday 9am until 6pm, Saturday 10am until 6pm
TT’S QUARR BARRE Quality Stone Y LTD Products & Plant Hire
TERRYS STOVES www.terrysstoves.com
• 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
• 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
DARRAGH TIMONEY
DG Windows & Doors Josko Partner
SPRAY FOAM INSULATION
North West Windows Prop. Kevin Burns - Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh Email: kburns@btinernet.com
• 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
Suppliers & Installers of uPVC Windows & Doors Wide range of colours Tel: 087-2443903 After 6pm Tel: 048-66386525
DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL NATIONWIDE SERVICE E-MAIL:SALES@FOAMOX.IE TEL: 096 77735 • WWW.FOAMOX.IE
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HUGE REDUCTIONS ON COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
FINANCE ARRANGED RATES AS LOW AS 3.9%
VOLKSWAGEN COMMERCIAL RANGE
COMMERCIAL RANGE OTHER MAKES
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141 2012 152 2012 2010 2009 151 2009 162 151 142 141 142 141 131 2012 2011 2012 172 142 142 2011 142 2011 2010 2009 2008 2008 141 2012 2008 2009 2005 152 161 141 2012 2008 141 151 141 141 191 142 131 2012
VW Transporter 2.0TDI 150HP SWB VW Crafter 3.5TN H/Roof 140HP MWB VW Transporter 2.0TDI 102HP SWB VW Transporter 2.0TDI 150HP LWB VW Caddy TDI VW Crafter 3.5TN H/Roof 140HP MWB VW Caddy life TDI 7 Seater VW Crafter 3.5TN H/Roof 140HP MWB Extra VW Caddy 2.0TDI 102HP VW Transporetr 2.0TDI 102HP LWB VW Transporter 2.0TDI 102HP LWB VW Golf Van Extras VW Caddy 2.0TDI 102HP VW Caddy TDI Maxi Life 7 seater VW Transporter 2.0TDI 102HP LWB VW Caddy 2.0TDI 150HP Extras VW Caddy 2.0TDI 102HP VW Crafter 3.5TN LWB 140HP Trendline VW Shuttle 9 Seater LWB Trendline VW Caravelle 7 Seater Comfortline VW Transporter 2.0TDI 140HP LWB VW Golf 1.6TDI Van VW Crafter 2.0TDI MWB VW Amarok 2.0TDI 180HP H/L Canopy 4X4 VW Caddy TDI Maxi Life 7 seater VW Amarok 2.0TDI H/L 180HP VW Transporter 2.0TDI 140HP SWB VW Golf 1.6TDI Van VW Caddy TDI VW Caddy Life TDI 7 Seater VW Crafter 3.5TN MWB H/R 136HP VW Caddy TDI VW Golf Van TDI VW Transporter 2.0TDI SWB VW Transporter 2.0TDI 140HP LWB VW Caddy TDI VW Transporter LWB 102HP VW Caddy TDI VW Crafter LWB VW Caddy 1.9TDI VW Transporter SWB VW Transporter LWB VW Crafter 3.5TN MWB VW Caddy TDI VW Golf TDI Van
Price €23,600 + VAT €24,800 + VAT €20,160 + VAT €25,000 + VAT €12,600 + VAT €23,000 + VAT €24,500 €23,800 + VAT €14,230 + VAT €19,950 + VAT €19,000 + VAT €15,585 + VAT €13,500 €24,500 €16,500 + VAT €11,780 + VAT €8,500 + VAT €22,500 + VAT €39,500 €39,500 €15,040 + VAT €10,975 + VAT €15,500 + VAT €29,000 + VAT €9,500 + VAT €19,900 + VAT €13,500 + VAT €10,150 + VAT €7,950 + VAT €17,500 €11,800 + VAT €6,500 + VAT €9,750 + VAT €10,975 + VAT €10,500 + VAT €6,500 + VAT €10,000 + VAT €5,300 + VAT €7,500 + VAT €6,100 + VAT €7,500 + VAT €7,500 + VAT €6,500 + VAT €5,285 + VAT €5,000 + VAT
Citroen Berlingo Citroen Berlingo Citroen Dispatch HDI Citroen Multispace 1.6HDI 5 Seater Fiat Ducatto 2.3DSL Multijet Fiat Doblo 1.3DSL Dacia Duster 1.5DSL Passenger E Ford Ranger 2.5DSL 4X4 5 Seater Ford Transit Connect SWB trendline (37Kl) Ford Connect Kombi 5 Seater LWB Ford Transit 350FWD T350 Ford Transit 2.2 Bus 14 Seater Ford Transit 2.2 Custom LWB Ford Turneo 2.2DSL 9 Seater Ford Transit T200 Connect Ford Transit 260 Ford Transit 260 Ford Fiesta 1.4 DSl Van Renault Trafic SL 29 1.9DSL Renault Master MM 3.5DCI Renault Trafic DSL Renault Trafic DSL Hyundai 130 Van T Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2DSL Comm E Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2DSL Comm Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2DSL Comm Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2DSL Passenger Hyundai Touscan 2.0TDI Commercial Toyota Proace LWB 2.0DSL Toyota Auris 1.4DSL Van Toyota Auris 1.4DSL Van Toyota Landcruiser LWB Comm Toyota Landcruiser LWB A/T Passenger Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2DSL 4X4 7 Seater Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2DSL 4X4 7 Seater Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2DSL 4X4 Comm Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2 DSL Comm Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL Comm Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Exec Auto 5 Seater Mitsubishi Space Star 1.0 5DR T Mistubishi ASX 1.8 DSL Passenger T Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8DSL 5 Door Peugeot 5008 Allure 1.5DSL MPV (11KL) E Peugeot Partner DSL Peugeot Partner DSL Peugeot 5008 1.6HDI 7 Seater
€7,500 €5,500 €7,500 + VAT €8,500 €6,000 €3,000 €8,500 €6,000 €12,500 €10,162 + VAT €9,500 + VAT €16,500 €9,800 + VAT €22,500 €6,500 €6,000 €5,000 €6,500 €13,000 + VAT €9,350 + VAT €9,500 €5,000 €7,750 + VAT €7,000 €6,000 €4,500 €4,500 €2,950 €9,500 + VAT €5,000 + VAT €2,500 €13,500 €6,500 €19,500 €22,500 €11,900 + VAT €9,000 + VAT €4,500 €20,500 + VAT €7,500 €11,500 €8,500 €29,500 €9,500 €6,500 €8,500