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Keep an Eye on Erris Editor's Note Fรกilte! Welcome to the Erris Eye for September 2016. We hope you enjoy the 56th issue of the Erris Eye - your free local community magazine. With your help and support we are delighted to bring you a free community magazine for Erris. If you missed a copy or want to share it with people who are away, have a look at www.erriseye.com where you can view current and past issues. This September edition includes a feature the Erris Athletic Club. On 21st August, 4 members were part of the Belmullet / Kilmore Community Games Boys U14 Relay Team, who represented Mayo and secured 4th place at the All Ireland Community Games Finals held at Athlone IT. A huge achievement for the team, who were trained by Erris AC coaches. and who are also pictured on the front cover, more on page 18. We look forward as always to your feedback and comments. Many thanks to our regular advertisers for your ongoing support; without you it wouldn't happen. A big welcome to our new advertisers, Anne Cosgrove of Anne's Paw'sh Paws. We wish Anne every success with her new dog grooming service. Your opinions and ideas are welcome on what you would like to see published. And remember, the Erris Eye is your local free community magazine, so use it!
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I r i sh W h eel ch ai r Associ at i on Fu n d r ai ser s: Th is year ou r an n u al fu n dr aiser tak es pl ace in Lon don on 15th October in St An th on y's Cath ol ic Cl u b, Edgwar e. M u sic on th e n igh t by M u in gm or e's own M ar tin Ru ddy. A gr eat tim e to m eet u p with som e fam il y & fr ien ds acr oss th e water. Th er e is a fu n dr aisin g dan ce tak in g pl ace in Leeds on th e 5th Novem ber in Leeds Ir ish Cen tr e, M u sic on th e n igh t by Th e Du ets. Again an oth er gr eat n igh t n ot to be m issed. Pr oceeds fr om both even ts wil l go towar ds Th e Ir ish W h eel ch air Association wh ich pr ovide ser vices for th ose with ph ysical disabil ities an d th e el der l y with in Er r is. An yon e in ter ested in tr avel l in g to th ese even ts or for m or e in for m ation con tact Rosal een on 097 81728 or cal l in to th e IW A cen tr e in Logm or e.
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Erris Mass Times Kilmore Our L ady of L ourdes church Aughleam ; Sunday 9.45am/weekdays 10.00am St. Joseph's Church Binghamstown ; Sunday 11.00am/weekdays 10.00am St. Brendan's Church Tirrane; Saturday Vigil 6.30pm/weekdays 10.00am Church of the Holy Family Carne; Sunday 12.00noon/weekdays 10.00am Our L ady of Dolours church Shanahee; Saturday Vigil 8.00pm. Parish Office 097 82350. Fr John L oftus 097 82350. Fr Kevin Hegarty 097 81011 Belmullet Church of the Sacred Heart, Belmullet Sunday 10.30am, M onday 8.00pm, Tuesday to Friday 9.30am, Saturday Vigil 8.00pm Church of Our L ady of L ourdes, Glencastle Sunday 12.00 noon, Wednesday and Saturday 10.15am Fr. M ichael Reilly P.P. 097-81426 or 086-0847179 Parish Office, Chapel Street, Belmullet, Co. M ayo 097-20777 e-mail belmulletparish@gmail.com Ballycroy Sunday 11am Saturday 8pm I nisbiggle I sland 2pm Saturday weather Kilcommon permitting, requested by famililes (every 2 ? Aughoose Sunday M ass 12noon 3 weeks) Fr. Chris Ginnelly, Parochial I nver Saturday Vigil 8pm House 098 49134 Cornboy Sunday M ass 10.30am Kiltane Geesala & Doohoma alternates Carrowtigue Saturday Vigil 6.30pm Parish office Aughoose 097 87701. Fr Joseph Sunday 11am & Saturday 7pm Winter, 8pm Winter Bangor 7.00pm Saturday Hogan 086 734860. Sunday 11.00am kilcommonparish@eircom.net Ballymunnelly 9.30am Sunday Legal Disclaimer Clickaround Ltd has taken all reasonable care to ensure that the information contained in this Publication is accurate on the stated date of publication or last modification. We take the utmost care however it is possible that the information may be out of date, incomplete or the opinion of the author. It is advisable that you verify any information from this publication before relying on it. Clickaround Ltd accepts no responsibility for the consequences of error or for any loss or damage suffered by readers of any of the information and material contained in this publication. Materials contained within are subject to copyright and other proprietary rights. Further information- Clickaround Ltd ,The Square, Belmullet, Co Mayo. 086 065 1704.
Belmullet Tidy Towns would like to thank all who contributed to our annual Church gate collection at Belmullet & Carne churches recently. A total of ?745.00 was collected your continued support is greatly appreciated. Places are available on the VTOS programme in Belmullet. If you are over 21 and on benefits you could be eligible to join and get a Level 5 certificate. You keep your benefits and you could be eligible for a free childcare place. For more information ring 097 20901 or email theresamcmullin@msletb.ie or call in to the VTOS office (over the Co-op).
ERRIS BRANCH OF SUICIDE PREVENTION Meetings held in the Broadhaven Bay every Thurs at 6.30pm. All welcome.
FORTHCOMING EVENT AT TURAS SIAR CARTRON NEAR CLOGHER POST OFFICE CALLING ALL TOGHERS
Are you a Togher? Do you have Togher connections then why not come to the Togher reunion at Turas Siar on October 2nd 2016 at 3 p.m. There will be music and singing on the day and a short slideshow and you will be able to meet others and chat. Food and refreshments will be served. Do you have any photos for us for this special occasion then why not scan them to us so that we can put them on display at our centre. Scan photos to us on turas.siar@yahoo.ie also see our website www.turassiar.com for updates; we are on facebook turas siar or give us a call on 097 85011/087 6990505
JOBSEEKERS. ARE YOU CURRENTLY ON A DISABILITY PAYMENT OR FEEL THAT YOU NEED THAT EXTRA HELP WITH SEEKING EMPLOYMENT? Have you considered the notion of working and keeping your Disability Payment? Employability Service Mayo (Belmullet) can offer you support to look for that job in your local area. Call Colette on 086 3418643 for more information.
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MindSpace Mayo...With mental health
being the primary health concern affecting young people today, the development of accessible and appropriate services has never been more important. Access to early and timely support is the key to resolving many of the difficulties that young people experience. Mindspace Mayo is that early intervention. It is a free, non-judgemental and confidential service for young people aged 15 ? 25. 1-in-3 young people will experience mental health distress. Mindspace Mayo will assist young people meet the demands of life. The aim is to ensure that when young people are struggling, they get the support they need, when and where they need it. Mindspace offers a support service to young people presenting with anything from common concerns (e.g. dealing with break-up, exam stress) to young people with emerging mental health difficulties such as mild depression and anxiety. Mindspace Mayo is about building resilience at this pivotal stage of life. It?s about supporting young people when and where they need it. We are very excited to announce that Mindspace Mayo have launched our first outreach service in Erris. This service will make it more accessible for young people in the Erris region to get the help they need where and when they need it. The outreach service will run one day a week (Wednesday) and is based in the Health Centre in Belmullet. The outreach service will be used for pre-arranged appointments only with no drop in facility available in this centre.
Erris chldren of chernobyl are holding their annual clothing and nappy collection at present. All items of adults childrens and babies clothing and shoes, bedding, blankets, pushchairs, towels,baby equipment and toys, small furniture etc. Items must be clean and in good condition. Please label bags if possible and keep adults clothes childrens clothes and shoes separate. Nappies are a huge priority as always, both childrens and adults. Good offers in local supermarkets at the minute if people want to add a bag of nappies to their weekly shopping. Collection point is Slainte Mhaith fitness studio (adjoining the Full Shilling pub in Glencastle) on Wednesday the 7th of September from 6-7pm only. Please do not leave items at any other times. This will be the last collection for this year. Contact Tisha @086 1735329 for more information.
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Fiona Bourke School of Speech and Drama has
become synonymous with a high standard of Speech and Drama training and has earned a reputation for being one of the best Speech & Drama schools in the country. With such vast teaching experience not just as a speech & Drama teacher and national examiner, but also as a Primary School teacher, Fiona understands the uniqueness of each child and strives to bring out the best in each and every one of them. ?Our aim is to develop a child's confidence, language development and expressive ability in a fun and encouraging environment?. Fiona has tailored all of the classes to suit the age interests and needs of the children taking part in them. Our Junior classes include Little Bears (preschool-ages 2.5-5), Little Stars (infant classes), Rascals (boys) Rising Stars (juniors) are filled with speech and language games, confidence building exercises, improvisations, poetry, puppetry, mime, speech and pronunciation work, dressing up, movement to music, story-telling acting, speaking to an audience and lots more fun filled activities. Middle and senior groups enjoy acting, solo and group drama, improvisations, games, poetry, public speaking, mime and movement to music, role-play, team-work, puppetry, effective communication and workshops Our students achieved outstanding results in recent Irish Board of Speech & Drama exams-with our senior students taking exams in not one but three areas in Grades, Public Speaking and Acting with many going on to do proficiency and diplomas in all three. It is a phenomenal achievement both for the students and teacher to be afforded this level of tuition and is one of the few schools in the country to do this. Having qualified at post Graduate level in SEN Fiona?s inclusive policy also allows students with SEN, Dyslexia and Down Syndrome to participate. In 2014 Fiona launched her Casting Agency for students wishing to pursue dreams of featuring in TV commercials, Films and TV...That dream has become reality. We are very pleased to announce that a group of children from the school will feature. on RTE?s Magical Sites Programme filmed at Ceide Fields and Carrowmore megallitic site.
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Marian Mills, Glenamoy pictured with the twice World Darts Champion Gary Anderson at the Darts Extravaganza held in the Gateway, Belmullet recently.
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Congratulations to Saoirse Cleary, Katie Keely and Shelly Reilly, St. Brendan's College, Belmullet on their excellent Leaving Certificate results. Pictured with Mr. Walshe (Principal).
Congratulations to Michael Barrett, James McIntyre, Kieran Gallagher and Seรกn Geraghty St. Brendan's College, Belmullet on their excellent Leaving Certificate results. Pictured with Mr. Walshe ( Principal).
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Walsh joined Chloe and Patrick Coyle in the 10 parkrun club here in Erris! We are delighted to see so many juniors each week with their parents to make it a real family and community event. We look forward to celebrating with many more in the coming weeks as they hit their milestones. Pop along to your local Unislim class to pick up our latest fantastic plan "Rock Your Body". Containing lots of fabulous new recipes , it's guaranteed Bel mul l et (over t he Co-op) to help you shed those unwanted pounds and get you fit and healthy. New and rejoining members have a 2 Bananas, ripe half price to join offer of ?12.50 so this 90g Rol l ed oat s is your chance if you're thinking of joining! 1/ 2 t sp The class is celebrating great success Cinnamon with 2 members - a husband and wife 80g Dark coincidentally, in the final of the chocol at e national slimmer of the year chipsA dash of competition. Andrew and Amanda lost over 12st between them! vanil l a ext ract have Wishing them every success in the final which takes in October. You too could have the same success if you work for it. That's fact.
l ocal f riendl y cl ass meet s Call M aureen Your Wednesdays 7.00pm new members 6.45 086 313 2340 Makes 12 cookies Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium size bowl, mash bananas to a smooth consistency. Add oats and cinnamon and stir well. Break 90g of dark chocolate into small chips (or store bought chocolate chips) and stir into the oats and banana mixture with a dash of vanilla extract. Grease parchment paper lightly with low cal spray and place on a baking tray. Using a tablespoon, create 12 small cookies. Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes. Once golden, remove from oven, allow to cool and set before eating.
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Student Life ....Tips Save on everyday bills- check advertisements for regular special offers and check our
money savings tips for more information. Make a list of your meals for the week and stick to it, and use all the money-off coupons you can get your hands on. Plan your weekly shop ? be clever with what you buy: be a smart shopper and do up a shopping list in advance of your weekly grocery shop. Find out when your local supermarket tends to reduce items and arrange to do your shopping around that time. If you are living with other housemates it is usually cheaper to do one big shop and share the expense rather than going to smaller shops. Always ask if there?s a student discount, whether you?re buying a pair of shoes or a burger. You?ll be surprised at how many places offer them. Volunteering at college events are also a great way to get involved and you are often paid for your time with vouchers or meals. Your local student newspapers are a good way of finding out about events and freebies. Check out all the resources available to students at your college. Most colleges have student unions and social/sports clubs which offer good deals. This is also a great way of meeting other students and familiarising yourself with your college! Don?t be tempted to eat out all the time: even if your college canteen is subsidised, you could end up over-spending on food. Bringing in a packed lunch, going home for lunch or simply bringing in your own tea and coffee can help you cut-back on unnecessary costs. Have a look on safefood for some interesting recipes that you can use for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try to avoid convenience food and prepared meals as making your own is cheaper and healthier. Don?t rush out and buy all your course books in the first week - either get them from your college library or buy them second-hand. Sell any books you don?t need at the end of the college year. To update your wardrobe, check out second hand and charity shops for clothes and accessories. Get worn shoes repaired at your local shoe repair shop for less than ?10 before they need to be thrown out. Transport: think about getting a monthly student ticket for the bus, train or luas. The student leap card gives you a reduction on travel and in some cases retail stores nationwide. Consider getting a bike ? once you?ve got it, it?s completely free (and often quicker) to get around. This will help you cut down on travel costs. Renting: don?t just jump at the first rental accommodation that you have viewed, take your time deciding to make sure it ticks all the important boxes. For example is it conveniently located, is it in a secure area and does it have the facilities that you require? Have a look on citizensinformation.ie for more information on your rights as a tenant and the minimum standards of accommodation. If you are renting, look after your accommodation. The landlord may take any damage or breakages out of your deposit at the end of the year. Put all your spare change in a jar. It can add up fast. When it?s full, take it to the bank or coin to cash machine which you can find in some convenient stores. You may be entitled to a student grant. Check out citizensinformation.ie for more details. For information on financial assistance schemes available in Ireland check out studentfinance.ie You may be entitled to a tax refund if you worked over the summer. Check out revenue.ie for details
In college - are you fully vaccinated?
If you are in college you should check to see if you are fully vaccinated. MMR vaccine Many young people have not had two doses of MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine so are at risk of these diseases. There have been recent cases of mumps and measles in students in 3rd level colleges. Most of the cases are in young adults under 35. Mumps can cause meningitis, deafness and inflammation of the pancreas or testicles. Measles can cause encephalitis (swelling of the brain) ear infections and pneumonia. Vaccination with MMR vaccine is the only way to protect against these diseases. In Ireland the first MMR dose is given by GPs at 12 months of age, and the second dose at 4-5 years of age is usually given at school by HSE vaccination teams. If you have not had (or are not sure if you have had) two doses of MMR vaccine you should contact your GP to be vaccinated as soon as possible. MenC vaccine If you have come to college from another country you should check to see if you have had MenC (meningococcal C) vaccine. MenC can cause meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning). Vaccination with MenC vaccine is the only way to protect against this disease. In Ireland MenC vaccine is given by GPs at 4 and 13 months of age and a 3rd dose is given by HSE school teams to 1st years in second level schools but MenC vaccine is not given routinely in many countries. If you have not had MenC vaccine and are under 23 years of age, you should contact your GP to be vaccinated as soon as possible.
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Meals-on-Wheels: delivered in the parish of Kilcommon 6 days a week, all special dietary requirements catered for, contact 097/88935 for more information. Teach GreannaĂ Diner: Open 7 days a week, Monday to Sunday 10am ? 5pm (including Bank Holidays), Weekend Take-Away/Diner: Friday, Saturday, Sunday Evenings & Bank Holidays from 6.30 ? 10pm. Community Laundry at Teach Greannai: Open Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday 1 ? 4pm each week, contact 097/88935 for more information. Teach Greannai Active Retirement Group; meets each Wednesday Afternoon for bingo, exercises, lunch & chat. New members always welcome. Call 097/88935 for more information. Senior Alert Scheme ? Personal Monitoring Alarm Grant support is now available through Teach Greannai for purchasing & installing monitored personal alarms and pendants, enabling older people without sufficient means to continue to live securely in their homes. Please contact 097/88935 for more information. Training Courses for Autumn 2016: A range of courses will be delivered in Teach Greannai in Autumn 2016; please see local papers and newsletters for more information. To date, Teach Greannai has delivered training to over 160people in the past 12 months Daniel Doherty Memorial Fundraiser? Friday 21st October A memorial fundraiser will be held in the Anglers Rest Glenamoy, on Friday, October 21st at 9pm. All funds raised will go towards erecting a memorial in memory of the late Daniel Doherty, with balance proceeds to the RNLI and Coast Guard. Music by a range of local artists, raffle on the night, a great night not to be missed!
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Gardening tips for September A key time for harvesting and preparing for next year, milder September temperatures can be great for gardeners. Let Dobbies share their top tips for getting the most out of your garden during this time. Flowers Clear away faded summer bedding plants and plant out pansies, wallflowers and other spring bedding plants. Sow hardy annuals outside to flower for next spring, Deadhead roses regularly Spray roses to control black spot mildew and aphids. Dead head annuals, perennials and Roses Continue spraying for mildew and other fungal diseases Towards the end of the month prepare to move evergreens and perennials that are growing in the wrong places. Clear up any fallen leaves and other dead plant material to prevent diseases over wintering and remove shelter for vine weevils Fruit Put fruit nets on late fruiting varieties of Raspberries and Blackberries and remember to check regularly that they are firmly attached Harvest early fruiting varieties of Apple and eat immediately as they do not keep very well Plant out new Strawberry beds and remove runners from any new plants. Complete the pruning of Tay berries, Loganberries, Raspberries and Blackberries Check stakes and ties on fruit trees and replace if they are worn or rotten Vegetables Lift onions and dry them before storing them Harvest plants as soon as they are ready to get maximum flavour from them Cut and dry herbs for use in the winter Continue to take precautions against slugs and snails Regular hoeing will keep weeds down and prevent seeds being dropped on to the soil to create problems for the following year Lawns Now is a good time to sow new lawns using either seed or turf Use autumn lawn-care products After the summer lawns often need a bit of pampering and September is the traditional month to do this.
ERRIS ATHLETIC CLUB (ERRIS A.C.)
The club was founded in November 2015, and commenced membership in January 2016. To date there are 135 members registered with the Club, in addition to the 12 committee/coaches. Members range in age from 5yrs to 18yrs. In May, we had 21 athletes compete in the U12-U19 categories of the Mayo Athletics Championships and secured 28 medals. Also, 12 athletes from the club participated in the U9-U11 event and secured 15 medals. This was a huge achievement for the newly formed Club. In June, one member of the club progressed to the Connaught Athletics competition held at Sligo IT, representing Erris in the 800m event, and narrowly missed a placement for the national competition. On 21st August, 4 members from Erris AC were part of the Belmullet/Kilmore Community Games Boys U14 Relay Team, who represented Mayo and secured 4th place at the All Ireland Community Games Finals held at Athlone IT. A huge achievement for the team, who were trained by Erris AC coaches. While competition is very important and promoted within the Club, we encourage members to participate for enjoyment and fun. Among its activities so far this year, the Club did the 'Erris Park Run' with its members on two occasions and also hosted the 'Family Fun Day' as part of the Festival Week in Belmullet. Erris AC is indebted to Michael Walsh and St Brendans College, who have provided their sports-hall, football field and sports equipment to the club. We would not have been in a position to bring the Club to its current level of success without the support and generosity of St Brendan's College. The Club will continue with its activities for 2016, and recommence in mid September. Membership renewal will be in January 2017. Erris AC is currently looking at any potential sites for the development of an athletic track for the Erris area. While the Club is attaining success in its current format, the provision of an athletic track would provide the members and the Erris area with an invaluable amenity for all ages and further encourage and enhance the development of our athletes. If this is something you can assist with or are aware of a suitable location, please contact any of the club committee/coaches or 0860681418.
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Paternity Benefit is a new payment for
employed and self-employed people who are on paternity leave from work and covered by social insurance (PRSI). It is paid for two weeks and is available for any child born or adopted on or after 1 September 2016. You can start paternity leave at any time within the first 6 months following the birth or adoption placement. You should apply for the payment 4 weeks before you intend to go on paternity leave (12 weeks if you are self-employed). If you are already on certain social welfare payments then you may get half-rate Paternity Benefit. Rules You must notify your employer that you intend to take paternity leave and of your intended dates no later than 4 weeks before your leave. You must provide proof of the expected date of birth of your child. Generally you will need to provide a certificate from your spouse or partner's doctor confirming when your baby is due, or, confirmation of the actual date of birth if you are applying for leave after the birth. You should apply for Paternity Benefit at least 4 weeks before the date you intend to start your paternity leave. If you are self-employed you should apply 12 weeks before. You must register for a Public Services Card (if you don't already have one) and register with the mywelfare.ie service (see 'How to apply' below for details of how to do this). If you are already getting a social welfare payment Half-rate Paternity Benefit may be payable if you are getting any one of the following payments: One-Parent Family Payment Widower's and Surviving Civil Partner's (Contributory) Pension Widower's and Surviving Civil Partner's (Non-Contributory) Pension Death Benefit by way of Widow's/Widower's/Surviving Civil Partner's or Dependent Parents' Pension (under the Occupational Injuries Scheme) If you are providing full-time care to another person, you may qualify for half-rate Carer's Allowance with your Paternity Benefit. Leave certification All employees must have their paternity leave certified by their employer. If you are self-employed you self-certify your leave. You must provide proof of the expected date of confinement of your spouse or partner. In other words, you will be required to provide a certificate from your spouse or partner's doctor confirming when your baby is due, or confirmation of the baby?s actual date of birth if you apply for leave after the birth has occurred. Duration of Paternity Benefit Paternity Benefit is paid for two weeks and the two weeks must be taken consecutively.
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VintnersWe don?t like to single out any group but we, Tidy Towns, are being ?fined? every month - ?130 lost each month so far - in the Mayo Litter League. Our biggest problem is cigarette butts being discarded on all the streets but most blackspots are outside pubs. We have provided (using our anti- litter grants from Mayo Co Co) outdoor ash trays throughout the town but the problem persists. We are appealing to pub owners/managers and to smokers to please support your town BIN YOUR BUTTS
Weanlings Sale every Monday ? Erris Sale day 10 th October ? Sale of Weanlings every Monday, all other stock on Tuesday
All other Cattle & Sheep on Tuesday- Booking every Thursday from 9.00 on 09622555 & 09622558.
USUAL SALE live EVERY AS FOLLOWS: Watch our Sale on TUESDAY www.mayosligomart.ie ?BULLOCKS STARTING AT 10.30 FOLLOWED BY BULL WEANLINGS. ?HEIFERS STARTING AT 11.30 FOLLOWED BY HEIFER WEANLINGS. ?SUCKS AT 10.30 FOLLOWED BY CULL COWS & SPRINGER FROM 12.00. ?SHEEP START AT 10.15. Yard opens at 7.30am Seller please note - Important that all stock BOOKED is in the yard by 9.30 or no guarantee of booking number.
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Carpet s, vi nyl , wooden f l oori ng, beddi ng, 3 pi ece sui t es, bedroom & di ni ng set s Barrack St Bel mul l et 097 81084 jmancon@hot mai l .com
Cacai Al ai nn www.l ovel ynat ural cakes.com Weddi ng Cakes, Novel t y Cakes, Bi rt hday Cakes al l made wi t h nat ural i ngredi ent s St ephani e Fal l on 086 852 8681 info@lovelynaturalcakes.com
Cakes By Angel a Cakes for al l Occasi ons Per sonal i sed Cakes
086 402 5521 angel ageraght y57@hot mai l .com www.cakesbyangel a.i e
Services
ERRIS PEST CONTROL Environmental Services
Providing a professional and discreet Pest Control Service to the Erris Area
087 287 4589
Print & Embroidery
Taxis
T&T Cl ot hi ng
Rural Transport Service Seรกn's Hackney
Pri nt & Embroi dery Speci al i st s The Square Bel mul l et sal es@t t cl ot hi ng.i e www.t t cl ot hi ng.i e 086 065 1704
Attawalla, Bangor Erris Now available - Keen rates Tel. 087 2860525
Agricultural
Tel: (087) 7978643
Est. 1948
Main St, Belmullet.
Cake Specialists
Bel mul l et 097 81053
Agri cul t ural Consul t ancy Advi ce on al l f armi ng mat t er s GLAS & AEOS Appl i cat i ons M i cheal Prendergast Chapel St Bel mul l et
K i l l al a 096 32465
086 811 9256
Lavel l e's Pharmacy
Building Services
Prendergast
Kieran McDonnel l Const ruct ion Lt d Attycunnane, Belmullet, For all building requirements House / Garage / Sheds Walls Repairs / Renovations Grants / Insurance Work Extensions & Chimneys FREE QUOTE
prendergastagriconsultancy@gmail.com
Bangor Erri s 097 83911 l avel l espharmacy@gmai l .com
Recycling
Jewellers
Doocey M et al Recycl i ng We buy & col l ect al l t ypes of scrap met al , sk i ps avai l abl e. Bri dge St , Bal l i na
085 129 3864 087 690 5283
DiamondsOf Distinction
097 86805
096 71744
Auctioneers
Hair & Beauty
Gerry Rowland Auctioneer & Valuer
For Appointment Call 089 447 0859 Main St, Belmullet
Property Valuations - Sales -Auctions For all Your Auctioneering Needs Telephone: Gerry Rowland, AKA The Bumble Bee 086 8459414 or 09670854 www.theoptimumgroup.ie
Ardagh Agri Servi ces M owi ng,Teddi ng, Rak i ng,Bal i ng Agri cul t ural M achi nery
087 236 1611 or 097 20395 kmcdonnellconstruction@gmail.com
096 72803- 087 626 2727 Crossmol i na Rd, Bal l i na
Fitted Kitchens
SYMPHONY KITCHENS Barcastle Retail Park, Castlebar, Hours Mon - Fri: 09:00 -18:00 Sat: 10:00 - 17:00
094 90 26100 www.symphonykit chens.ie inf o@symphonykit chens.ie We will beat any price on a like for like basis
Jon at h an Sw een ey Carpentry & Construction New Builds Renovations Insurance Work For all your general building requirements 097 84928 0r 086 1972 440 jonathansweeney0622@gmail.com
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Business Directory Doctors
NOTICES
Dr Penzes Church Rd, Bangor Erris 097 83464 Dr Swanick Church Rd, Belmullet 097 82434 Dr Ruane, Quay Street, Belmullet 097 81156
Mayo County Library operates a free service for Children. New Members are always welcome. Opening hours are : Tuesday 12noon til 7pm Friday 11am til 4pm Saturday 11am til 4pm (Closed on the Saturday of a Bank holiday weekend)
Tyre Services
Breaf fy Road Cast l ebar Co.M ayo 094 902 3531 t oghert yres@ei rcom.net
M AX TYRES
Dr Loftus Glenamoy, Ballina 097 87848
As part of the Music Generation project Belmullet Library operate a musical instrument lending service. There is a wide range of musical instruments available. If you are interested in this service please contact Kate on 097 82555 or khealy@mayococo.ie or call into the library.
WestDoc 1850 365 000
Dentist
Ch il dr en ?s book cl u b If you r ch il d is a k een r eader an d wou l d l ik e to join a ch il dr en ?s book cl u b (age 8 to 11) pl ease con tact Kate in Bel m u l l et Libr ar y on 097 82555 or k h eal y@ m ayococo.ie for m or e detail s. Bel m u l l et Libr ar y is du e to l au n ch a l en din g system for M u sical in str u m en ts. Th is is a fan tastic oppor tu n ity for Ch il dr en to h ave access to a wide r an ge of n ew m u sical in str u m en ts. If you ar e in ter ested in l ear n in g to pl ay or teach in g m u sic pl ease con tact Bel m u l l et Libr ar y. For m or e detail s on th e M u sic Gen er ation l en din g system an d a l ist of in str u m en ts avail abl e con tact Kate on 097 82555 or k h eal y@ m ayococo.ie or cal l in to th e Libr ar y.
Dr, Emer Walshe
BALLINA 096 21888 CROSSMOLINA 096 31966
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Home Improvements
Shevl i ns
Erri s Home I mprovement s Carpet s & Rugs Wooden Fl oor s Fl oor Ti l es & Wal l Ti l es 097 20802 087 2427388 Barrack St , Bel mul l et
Take Away
M i chael G Bohan & Co Sol i ci t or s No 6 Church St , Bel mul l et No 7 Teel i ng St , Bal l i na 096 78000/ 79699 emai l bohanl aw@ei rcom.net
Bourke Carri gg & Lof t us Sol i ci t or s Rear of Lavel l es Pharmacy Bel mul l et 096 21455/ 086 028 6000 marc@bcl l aw.i e Gi l varry Sol i ci t or s & Associ at es
Empl oyment Law, Li t egt i on Probat e, Commerci al Law Uni t 9 M oneen Ret ai l Park Cast l ebar 0949023366 i nfo@gi l varrysol i ci t or s.i e
KM DOOCEY SOLICITORS American. Street Belmullet County Mayo Open Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm 097 81014 / 086 315 9485 kathleen@doocey.net
Financial & Insurance
M &C Fi nanci al Servi ces I nsurance, Pensi ons, I nvest ment s
MAC HALES SOLICITORS
Speci al of fer s on Li fe Cover & al l your i nsurance needs
Established 1882. Beside Tim Quinn?s office American Street, Belmullet
094 902 0677
Main St, Belmullet, Co Mayo.
Cleaning Services
Solicitors
Home Insulation
096 21122/ 21424 info@machales.com Wills, Litigation, Commercial Law, Title to land, Purchases, Sales & Farm Settlements.
Stone & Paving
Paving Centre
Ballina, Paving Sealers/Cleaners, All types of paving, Chippings, Ornaments, Wall Cladding www.kbkstone.ie 096 78609 - 086 2622199
Anne's Paw'sh Paws
Anne Cosgrove, Dog Groomer Property Abroad
086 325 8920 roychix@hotmail.com Roy, Doohoma, Ballina
Full Groom or Mini Groom Bathing & Conditioning, Clipping Ears Cleaned & or Plucked Nails Clipped Anal Glands Expressed
Tom Tighe
Diamond Properties Algarve
From Mayo to Faro Property Sale, Rental & Management
St Vincent de Paul Confidential Helpline
085 1305390
+351 289 362 130 +351 919716 846
www.diamondproperties algarve.com
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