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The people of Sligo and Mayo were saddened when they learned of the passing of Tom Ketterick at the age of 99 on Monday after a short illness.

Tom Ketterick attended Sligo Rovers matches for 80 years, including the period Dixie Dean played for the Bit o' Red in 1939 up to the 2012 Premier Division title win last season.

He supported Rovers throughout all of their most famous days, enjoying the League triumphs in 1937 and 1977 and the FAI Cup wins in 1983, 1994, 2010 and 2011, and also in more difficult times as a loyal follower of the club for eight decades. Continued on Page 2

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HILE thousands of third-level students are still waiting for news of grants or awaiting outcomes of appeals to SUSI, the universities and institutes of technology across the west and elsewhere are owed millions due to unpaid fees for the current term and from former students for previous years.

It has been revealed that IT Sligo is owed €1,500,000 by students currently attending the institute in Ballytivnan while €245,000 is also owing in outstanding student fees since 2011.

Galway-Mayo IT is owed €213,000 by former students and graduates going back as far as 2007/08, while Limerick IT is owed €111,887 since 2009/10. These sort of figures are replicated across the country as it has been revealed that the universities and institures are owed vast sums by both current and former students. Trinity College is owed in the region of €200,000 from former students.

What is, perhaps, most alarming is the report that two universities – University of Limerick (UL) and Dublin City University (DCU) have hired the services of debt collectors to recover the sums owed. The universities concerned, speaking to the Irish Independent, wouldn’t clarify how long they have been using these debt collection agencies, though UL has admitted it is chasing student fees that date back to the 1990s. University College Dublin (UCD) is in the process of hiring a debt collection company.

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Lifelong Rover’s supporter passes away

Third level students owe millions in fees

Continued from the front page The annual contribution fee for students at third level currently stands at €2,250 (rising to €2,500 from

September of this year). Of course, for students pursuing Masters programmes the fee can be treble this figure. When the cost of accommodation is added the burden on students (or their parents) who are borderline or outside income limits for grant aid is considerable in the current climate.

Many colleges and institutes would not disclose how much they are owed by students present or past, but the figures are believed to be considerable and the final outcome will not be known until the current empasse with the SUSI system is finally resolved.

The Department of Education said all higher education institutes are

autonomous bodies and the department has no role in their day to day operational affairs. "However, the department would hope that institutions deal with students in a sensitive and understanding manner in relation to the payment of any outstanding arrears," a spokesman said.

We can only hope that colleges and institutes take this advice on board before applying undue pressure on thousands of students currently under stress as they study for important examinations with the fear that if they can’t pay fees they will not be accredited with their results or qualifications.

Continued from front Page The first Rovers match he attended was a Leinster League game against Dolphin in Dolphin's Barn in 1933. He made round trips of over 70 miles from Mayo to attend Sligo Rovers home matches.

Mr Ketterick was a founding member of Castlebar Celtic and was also a player with the club.

He held a lifelong association with Castlebar, Rovers and represented football in both regions with great pride and affection.

Tom Ketterick was awarded the honorary vice-presidency at Sligo Rovers in 2009 and was president of Castlebar Celtic. Sligo Rovers expresses sympathy to Mr Kettrick's family at this time.

Award-winning French Chanteuse Caroline Moreau comes to Sligo!

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ince 2002, Caroline Moreau has been wowing Irish audiences with her distinctive brand of Gallic charm, comic banter and heart-stopping vocal talent. Taking over Bewley's Cabaret Theatre in a haze of heavily accented patter and superb showmanship, her debut show "Crime Passionnel" was delivered with passionate conviction and became a sell-out. Since then, she has performed as a solo artist, in a doubleact with acclaimed gypsy violin virtuoso Oleg Ponomarev and with a range of internationally respected musicians in venues all across Ireland and in the UK, France & Spain. Caroline’s long awaited second album “Amours toujours etc…” is set for release later this year. As part of her Spring tour over the coming weeks Caroline, alongside leading musicians including her longtime collaborator Ariel Hernandez, will be previewing songs from the forthcoming album.

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Mayo Photographer Henry Wills pictured with his images featured in the AIB Photojournalism Awards 2013 in The Burlington Hotel, Dublin, with RTE's Pat Kenny, AIB Group Marketing Director Tom Kinsella, Brenda Phelan, and AIB Head of Branch Networks Denis OCallaghan. Picture by Shane O'Neill / Fennells.

THE work of Mayo press photographer Henry Wills has, over decades, featured in many national and international exhibitions and this year is no exception.

The former Western People staff photographer and now freelancer, Henry’s work has, yet again, featured in this year’s AIB/ Press Photographer of the Year Photojournalism Awards Exhibition.

With over 2000 plus entries from the eilite of Irish Press Photographers, Henry is the only Mayo photographer to have his work featured in this year’s prestigious exhibition of the best 100 plus press pictures of the year.

His two images featured in the exhibition include a moving moment as Anne and Billy Rodgers close their local Knockmore Post Office after 36 years of service to their community and a picture story as Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin rebuilds his party’s support during his recent two-day visit to Mayo. Featuring the very best of Irish Photojournalism, the AIB awards exhibition will, over the coming year, travel to all the major AIB branches throughout the country providing a stunning social pictorial history of Ireland in 2012.

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Gerard Concannon, Chairman of the CBE Group delivers a Master Class in How to Export

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nterprise Ireland’s recent ‘Get Export Ready’ Workshop held in Castlebar, Co Mayo attracted 50 individuals from almost 40 companies throughout the West Region to hear about the Enterprise Ireland programme of supports aimed at getting more Irish companies exporting. These workshops are for pre-export and early stage exporting companies, and existing businesses seeking to explore new opportunities in export markets.

The highlight of the event was an interactive discussion hosted by John Lennon business mentor, with Claremorris based exporter and entrepreneur Gerard Concannon, Chairman and CEO of the CBE Group. During the discussion Gerard Concannon talked about his experience of building an export business and the

challenges which companies can face when expanding their business into new markets. He stressed the importance of Irish companies building awareness of their brands in the marketplace by exhibiting at trade fairs, advertising in trade journals, attending conferences and using social media. The company has grown steadily to become market leaders in providing Electronic Point of Sale solutions for the retail, forecourt and hospitality sectors in Ireland and the UK and are on of the most successful EPoS companies in Europe.

Mr Barry Egan, Director Enterprise Ireland West Region said: ‘Exporting can be a valuable new source of business for companies with ambition and we know there are many Irish companies operating successfully in

the Irish market who can grow new business through finding new customers overseas. I am optimistic that there is enormous entrepreneurial talent in the Irish business community that can add value to businesses and the creation of jobs through new business from exporting’.

Enterprise Ireland’s new Potential Exporters Division delivers a wide range of initiatives focussed on helping companies export more. The ‘Get Export Ready’ programme includes practical measures for early exporters focusing on export readiness, the importance of research, developing a value proposition and the skills of export selling. It supports and helps prepare companies interested in targeting international markets to confront the challenges that any company faces as it prepares to export.

The dedicated website www.enterpriseireland.com/getexportready with ‘how to’ guides, links to relevant information, self-assessment tools and templates outline the new supports. These include: • Workshops, seminars and training across the country • Mentoring and advocate support • Access to market information • A dedicated Helpdesk available at Tel 01-727-2829 or getexportready@enterprise-ireland.com • Access to advice from successful exporting companies • Access to a range of Enterprise Ireland financial supports Visit the Get Export Ready website on www.enterpriseireland.com/getexportready for more information.

Sale of “Quiet Man” pub generates some noise A movie made many years ago starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara is generating quite a degree of competition for a well-known pub in Cong, Co. Mayo.

Four bidders have emerged as the frontrunners to buy Pat Cohan's bar, which

was immortalised in 'The Quiet Man' film starring the highly-acclaimed actors.

The owner put the property on the market at the beginning of the year, causing a stir among fans of the movie.

He now looks likely to get the €300,000 asking price thanks to significant interest from as far away as Florida.

"There was huge interest. We're now down to about four serious bidders and we are confident of the sale going through in the next couple of months," said auctioneer Vincent Walsh. The top bidders include three individuals from the UK and one potential buyer from Florida.

"The gentleman from Florida has been over twice now to view the place and the UK interest is just as strong. There is one individual from London who has

also shown a lot of interest," added Mr Walsh.

The auctioneer said that all buyers are eager to continue running the rural pub, which only gained a bar licence in 2008 after many years as a family-run shop. The area, and the bar in particular, still prove a draw for thousands of tourists from the UK, US and Europe.

At the time the film was made in 1952, Cohan's was the local shop but director John Ford turned it into a bar for the movie.

However, any possible sale will have to be put on hold due to a right-of-way issue.

"I could see it taking eight weeks to correct. There is no dispute involved but it has to be legally corrected," said Mr Walsh.

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Concern in Sligo over future of “Gateway” status NATURALLY, there is now major concern in Sligo following the announcement by Environment Minister Hogan last week that he scrapping the National Spacial Strategy.

The reason, according to the Minister is because the resources had never been provided to create those “gateways” and “hubs” mooted when the strategy was originally introduced. He said the National Spatial Strategy "didnt work," when he addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.

“Nothing has happened” in the 10 years since the gateways and hubs were designated, said Minister Hogan, and there was little evidence of anything other than “a title” to show these were designated areas, he added.

The National Spatial Strategy was a 20-year economic development plan which designated 18 gateways, including Sligo, and hubs through which employment and investment were to be directed.

Minister Hogan also criticised out-of-town shopping centres and asked local councils to cut development charges in town centres to encourage urban renewal.

He told the Oireachtas members the National Spatial Strategy would be replaced with new proposals which would be circulated in a process of public consultation. A replacement was “about a year away," the Minister said.

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Roscommon Firefighters poised for strike action

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ire fighters in Roscommon are poised to take strike action over plans to cut crew numbers by 20 percent and close fire stations. Following the publication of a new national policy document on the fire services last week fears have been raised for the future of services, particularly in rural areas.

The new policy, ‘Keeping Communities Safe’, is seeking to reduce the number of fire service delivery units from 30 to 21, to roll out ‘shared services’, and to close

some fire stations.

While the specific implications for local services are not yet clear the document proposes that services in counties Roscommon, Sligo and Leitrim should operate on a “shared” basis in the future.

Fears have also been raised that the policy will target rural fire stations for closure and could see crew members being cut by 20 percent.

The National Retained Fire Service, the representative body for part-time fire

fighters, said that the policy document displayed “total disregard” for the lives of fire fighters and would lead to further reductions in services, particularly in rural areas, and the closure of fire stations.

Trade union officials representing fire fighters also warned that strike action was likely if the government planned to cut crew numbers and close fire stations.

“This is about reducing the number of fire stations, cutting the number of fire fighters by 20% and changing how calls are responded to and will put the lives of fire fighters and the general public at risk; it’s the opposite of keeping communities safe,” SIPTU Sector Organiser Michael Wall told the Herald.

Mr Wall added that the policy would target rural stations for closure and push out response distances and times. “Rural services will suffer more than those in areas of greater population and we see this as another blow for rural Ireland,” he said.

While the union awaits further detail before proceeding to ballot members for industrial action he warned that “all out strike action” was likely.

“We’re awaiting documentation to be circulated to local authorities as to how this policy will be implemented and what it will mean for local services before we commence the ballot process but we expect to ballot our members between now and Easter on this,” Mr Wall said.

“I’ve no doubt about what the outcome of that ballot will be; fire fighters are incensed about this,” he added.

Trouble still simmers in FG over Shannon-Knock controversy INTERNAL Fine Gael tensions are continuing to fester over the future of Ireland West Airport Knock. Informed sources have revealed the decision of Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Transport Minister Leo Varadkar to postpone a resolution to the dispute has served to heighten stress levels on the party’s elected representatives in the west of Ireland. Deeply involved in the controversy also is the Taoiseach’s constituency colleagues, Deputies Michelle Mulherin and John O’Mahony.

Simmering disenchantment over the far-reaching implications of the government’s €300 million bail-out of the Mayo airport’s biggest rival, Shannon Airport, was highlighted by the heated exchanges that took place between Deputy Kenny and Deputy Michelle Mulherin at a Claremorris hotel on the day a top level Fine Gael delegation was due to meet directors of the Knock facility.

At the centre of the row was Deputy Kenny’s annoyance that the Ballina TD had not invited him to a briefing in Leinster House for Fine Gael Oireachtas members and the Knock board.

It has subsequently emerged that a senior government minister organised a similar briefing, but the absence of an invitation to the Taoiseach did not generate the same type of national newspaper headlines.

The episode between Kenny and Mulherin clearly suggests the Taoiseach is feeling increasingly alienated in respect

of the Knock airport saga. Once it became a political and personal argument, it placed Deputy Kenny directly in the line of fire.

There can be little doubt he is fully committed to the future of the facility despite the perception created by the stand taken by him and his party back in the 1980s when the project was initiated.

But finding a satisfactory solution to the problem is destined to prove exceedingly difficult, apart from the likelihood of placing him at loggerheads with some cabinet colleagues and the national media.

Despite the pressures on him, Deputy Kenny is undeniably determined to avoid any accusations of cronyism or favouritism being made against him in respect of Knock airport and other major infrastructural developments in his constituency.

Yet, there remains an unequivocal expectation on him to deliver to his own, and particularly so in a region that has suffered more than its share of neglect over the years. Drawing a balance is going to decisively test his experience and political skill.

In the meantime, he has placed huge responsibility on the shoulders of his constituency colleague, Deputy John O’Mahony, to find a compromise that will go a long way towards appeasing Deputy Kenny’s and Fine Gael’s critics.

As chairman of the joint study group

assigned to develop strategic growth options for the airport, he will be expected to produce a master plan to defuse the political time-bomb and there is no doubting Deputy O’Mahony’s concerns for the airport.

He was in attendance at a meeting of the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications on January 23 last when Rose Hynes, chairperson of the newly formed Shannon Airport Authority, made a detailed presentation.

She made it clear there was ‘no silver bullet’ for Shannon. In order to increase passenger numbers, it will have to attract a range of airlines on short and long-haul routes and also airlines making transit stops en route to America.

She accepted Shannon Airport’s trajectory in recent years had been away from commercial sustainability and that trajectory must be halted and reversed in order for the airport to attain the profitability and growth ‘of which it is capable’, mainly through cross-Atlantic traffic.

Ms Hynes indicated the challenge for the new authority is to increase passenger numbers to 2.5 million and she suggested what Shannon will do to achieve this objective will ‘not be to the detriment of any other airport’.

However, Deputy O’Mahony was not convinced. He said he failed to see how the target can be achieved without there being an impact on the regional airports in Knock, Cork and Kerry.

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Irish Eurovision hopeful has Mohill connections K

asey Smith, one of five hopefuls who could represent Ireland in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest has strong Leitrim connections.

Kasey’s grandmother, Bernadette Smith, formerly Conlon, resides in the Mohill area. Kasey has great uncles and aunts dotted all over the county, with relatives living in Dromod, Bornacoola, Mohill and Leitrim Village.

Karina Smith, Kasey’s mother said the whole Leitrim family are “delighted for Kasey.” 22 year old Kasey often visits her relatives in Leitrim and she enjoys her time in the locality.Music runs in the family - both her grandfather Pat Smith and uncle P.J .Smith have had number one singles in Ireland and Kasey’s mother hopes it is “third time lucky” for her talented daughter.

Kasey is one of the five acts set to compete against each other to represent Ireland in this year’s Eurovision. The five acts are Kasey, Inchequin, Aimée Fitzpatrick, Zoë Alexis Bohorquez and Ryan Dolan.

The winning act will be chosen using a combination of public vote and regional jury vote during Eurosong 2013 on The Late Late Show

on Friday February 22. Kasey is looking for major support from Leitrim.

Each act was chosen by a mentor with proven experience in the Irish music industry. Kasey was chosen

by Today FM’s Mairead Farrell. Her song is called ‘Kiss Me’.

Kasey had been a member of the Irish girl band Wonderland, formed

by Louis Walsh and Westlife bandmember Kian Egan. The band split up over a year ago, but Kasey has continued in her career. She recently returned from a songwriting stint in Nashville, where she collaborated and recorded with top writers who have had credits with artists such as Lady Antebellum and Kenny Chesney. She performed at Ballinamore’s Fringe Festival last year. The 2013 Eurovision song contest takes place in Malmo, Sweden, following the victory of Loreen in Azerbaijan last year.

Kasey’s song is choice number 5, the public will vote on the Late Late Show on February 22. You can hear the pop/ dance tune on the radio or watch the video on youtube - type in “Kasey Kiss Me.” Keep track of Kasey on facebook.com/KaseyLeeannSmith or Twitter @Kaseykaysmith

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Claims of guidelines breach at GMIT over exam appeals THE trade union representing lecturers at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) has formally complained that senior management within the third level institute has breached guidelines in its handling of students’ appeals of exam results.

It has been confirmed that the TUI (Teaching Union of Ireland) has launched a “collective grievance” procedure at the Dublin Road college in relation to how student complaints about exam results were dealt with.

The fresh controversy of lecturers’ concerns about bypassing proper procedures in GMIT comes as the institute awaits the publication of the long-delayed external investigation into plagiarism, and a possible cover-up of plagiarism, within the college’s School of Business.

That unprecedented investigation was launched nearly two years ago but still hasn’t

concluded. It has racked up costs in excess of €225,000.

In this latest controversy, members of the GMIT branch of TUI said they have “grave issues” with how the institute has handled a complaint by a student about the examination results awarded by one particular lecturer in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department.

It is understood that an engineering student didn’t advance to the next year of the course because he had failed one or more modules that were needed to progress. Institute procedures were not followed, according to staff, when the student registered his complaint, which was subsequently turned into an appeal, but he was apparently cleared by senior management to progress to the following year.

At a recent branch meeting, attended by 23

teaching staff, a motion was passed by a majority which expressed “dissatisfaction at how (management) . . . has handled student complaints by breaching institute guidelines”.

It is understood that senior management was criticised prior to the passing of the motion. The minutes were ratified at the most recent meeting a fortnight ago.

The minutes of the meeting, which are strongly worded and which reflect the anger of lecturers present at the meeting, said: “It would appear that senior management at GMIT have flouted appropriate mechanisms, not used internal boards, and disregarded national laws in their handling of this matter. “ In a statement yesterday the college said: “GMIT is satisfied that normal industrial relations procedures have been followed in dealing with this matter.”

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Sligo to host FF National Youth Conference 2013

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he biggest youth political event in the country will take place in Sligo this weekend when Fianna Fáil holds its National Youth Conference at the Radisson Blu Hotel.

More than 500 young political activists will travel to Sligo for the two-day event, culminating in the election of a new President and Central Officer Board for Ógra Fianna Fáil.

The Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin will open the conference on Friday evening, while party TDs and Senators will chair a range of debates and workshops on youth mental health, youth employment and entrepreneurship and the challenges facing students and graduates.

The guest speakers include CEO of Inspire Ireland Elaine Geraghty, Chief Operating Officer of Headstrong Joseph Duffy, former USI President Gary Redmond, Head of Innovation at Sligo IT Niall McEvoy and former Finance Minister Ray MacSharry.

Speaking beforehand, Deputy Martin said, “This is one of the most important events in the Fianna Fáil calendar. We have put a strong emphasis over the past two years on encouraging young people to get involved in politics, whether it is in school, in college, in the workplace or in their communities.

“Too many young people feel disillusioned about politics and disconnected from the decision making process.

This conference in Sligo is about giving young people a platform to voice their views on the key issues facing their generation and to debate policies on subjects that have a direct impact on their lives.

Whether it is Ógra Fianna Fáil or another political youth organisation, I strongly believe in the benefits of encouraging youth participation in politics. It is only by getting involved and making their voices heard that the younger generation can influence change,” Deputy Martin said.

Fianna Fáil has become the largest youth political organisation in the country, recruiting more than 1,500 additional members at third level institutions nationwide this academic year. The National Youth Conference in Sligo this weekend will bring delegates together to elect a new Ógra Fianna Fáil President, Policy and Campaigns Director, Third Level Organiser and other members of the Central Officer Board.

Sligo Ógra member and conference organiser Kevin Burke, from Tubbercurry, has welcomed the fact that Sligo was chosen as the location.

“There is great excitement and energy within the party about this event, and I am delighted that Sligo was chosen to host it.

We have hundreds of young people from every county in the country coming up here for the two days, and I know it will be filled with lively debates and discussions, as well as good fun.

“As a young person, I see the changes that are taking place within Fianna Fáil and the value that is being placed on the views of our younger members. There is great scope for Ógra members to impact on party policy nationally and bring their ideas to the fore. The Sligo conference will be a great example of how the younger generation can effect change,” said Kevin Burke.

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Tigers Come to Visit Dublin At the Carole Nash Irish Motorbike and Scooter Show RDS March 1st - 3rd

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omething has come prowling into the motorbike scene and its not visiting Dublin Zoo. Irish motorcyclists can look forward to exiting new models from two prestigious brands, Triumph and Ducati, at the Carole Nash Irish Motorbike and Scooter Show, RDS Dublin, March 1st - 3rd.

One of the many highlights for the company at the show will be the first unveiling of the Triumph Tiger Explorer XC and the Triumph Tiger Sport into the highly competitive adventure touring sector.

Jeff Murphy, Managing Director, Dublin Triumph, Rosso Ducati & Dublin Harley Davidson, stated “The Carole Nash Irish Motorbike and Scooter Show is an ideal platform for us to unveil so many brand new models to a huge gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts.

Across all three brands we will have bikes on display which have never been seen before in Ireland. It's an exciting start to the year for us and I believe that 2013 is a milestone year for lucky bike enthusiasts. They’ll get to choose from bikes such as the new Triumph Explorer XC and Tiger Sport, the New Ducati Hyperstrada and Diavel Strada, along with other new variants from the Ducati range.

We’re also excited to show the full range of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, not forgetting our very own Dublin Harley-Davidson custom bikes.”

The Triumph Tiger 1050 Sport is designed to be a practical roadster yet encompass all that is true of an adventure touring bike, and all at an affordable price. Replacing it's earlier incarnation, the latest Tiger Sport has improved power through a new exhaust set up.

With the extra power, Triumph have also tweaked the suspension angles, lengthened the wheel base as well as adding a brand-new ABS system for faster stopping. All of which contributes to better steering and greater on

road stability and safety. Other upgrades see the inclusion of a new belly pan, side panels, improved lighter and brighter reflector headlamp and a revised fully-adjustable shock and USD forks set-up.

Ruth Lemass, event organiser stated, “One of the things that differentiates this show above all others is the amount of firsts we achieve every year, not only on the entertainment front but also with new bike launches and unveilings. Jeff with his three quality bands must hold the record for the most launches of anybody in the years since we began running this spectacular show. I am looking forward to seeing their offerings myself as I am sure many of our visitors will be as well.” The Triumph Tiger XC is a rugged long haul adventure tourer built for comfort both on the open road and for the times when we want to venture off the beaten track. These natural characteristics are enhanced by the inclusion of a number of sympathetically designed safety features that improve the look of the bike but also provide comfort during a long journey. The high impact Adventure Hand Guards offer warmth and protection to hands and controls, whilst the high performance 55w dual fog lights deliver increased visibility for those late rides.

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EIL Travel awards 2013

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ot-for-profit NGO, EIL Intercultural Learning, is currently accepting applications for the 2013 Travel Awards. This is the 19th year of the unique scheme, which allows people the opportunity to win fully-funded volunteering and intercultural trips abroad this summer.

The 6-8 week fully-funded trips aim to provide an experience beyond tourism; an experience encouraging self-improvement, open-mindedness and global awareness. Previous winners have done everything from representing Ireland as an ambassador in Japan, to working on ecological and community projects in Mexico and Ecuador.

"We are looking for curious people who are passionate about what is happening in the wider world beyond Ireland. These Travel Awards help people to reach out and connect with

other cultures, and subsequently challenge them to grow as individuals", said Kevin Hickey, Director of EIL Ireland. "It's great to see the change in people from when they go away to when they come back, and listening to how they're going to apply what they've learned in their future endeavours is very satisfying for everyone at EIL. Places in Japan, Ecuador and Vermont, USA are available for 16-18 year olds, with Mexico and Thailand as destinations for those over 18. EIL also offer exclusive trips to students in the Access Programme at their college or IT, as well as one dedicated trip for mature students. This year marks a first for the Travel Awards, as EIL launches a brand new trip exclu-

sively for members of Active Retirement Ireland.

Applicants for the Travel Awards must complete a short form and submit a creative work, which can be an essay, project or short film, that highlights why they wish to participate.

The deadline for applications is March 5th, and everything you need to apply can be found at

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Theatre icons to be honoured at Western Drama Festival

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or the past 70 years, the community of Tubbercurry and it’s Western Drama Festival have provided the cream of drama talent to all generations over seven decades. Their outstanding contribution to amateur drama in Ireland will be acknowledged by none other than Druid Theatre founders Gary Hynes and actress Marie Mullen when they open their impressive 70th Anniversary Festival on March 1st. in the historic St Brigid’s

Hall. Both Tony Award winnners and legendary icons of Irish Theatre, Ballaghaderren- born Gary Hynes and Ballymote-born Marie Mullen, will both acknowledge the town’s wonderful contribution to Irish Theatre - providing west of Ireland audiences with the very best of drama over seven decades. How fitting and emotional it will be on the festival’s first night, that the lengendary local Phoenix Players will kick

off the festival’s impressive line-up with their production of Billly Roche’s acclaimed play “Poor Beast in the Rain”.

Running from the 1st to the 9th March, the festival features no fewer than seven All-Ireland winning groups with their productions catering for all generations – young and mature, and, yet again, bringing to the West of Ireland the best work of Irish and international playwrights.

Festival Adjudicator, “Fair City” star Pat Nolan will have his work cut out in deciding who will feature in the awards in a festival that has always had an unique and touching connection with its west of Ireland audiences over seven decades.

Over those seven decades, audiences of all generations have gathered, connected, and enjoyed Tubbercurry’s wonderful Drama Festival and its wonderful contribution to the nation’s dramatic tradition.

Their 70th anniversary provides brilliant value season tickets for all the nine night productions at €55. Tickets per night cost €12 with €10 concession and special student rates of €8 per student when groups of 10 are booked together. Booking office 071/9185679.

Forget about going to Dublin to see and witness the best of Irish Drama Tubbercurry’s Western Drama Festival continues and offers you the wonderful opportunity to witness over nine days the very best of Irish Amateur Drama in your own community.

Hotel Westport at Holiday World Dublin 2013

The Minister of State for Tourism Michael Ring and Maureen Ledwith Show Organiser pictured with Sonia Higgins and Eithne Cosgrove of the Hotel Westport at The Holiday World Show RDS Simmonscourt which ran from Friday 25th- Sunday 27th Jan. Celebrating its 24th year the show will attract 50,000 people over the course of the three days. Expos from all over the world, including Cuba, Abu Dhabi and real life eagles, can all been seen.

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100ft bronze statue in pipeline for Croagh Patrick

NEWS that a Canadian sculptor is currently working on a proposal to erect a 100 foot bronze statue of St Patrick on the summit of Croagh Patrick has come as a surprise to many,Sponsorship for the project has been secured, and the idea is that it will be bequeathed to the people of Ireland from the people of the USA. However, Mayo County Council and local groups who have vested interests in Croagh Patrick were unaware of the plans when contacted by some of the local press, and the idea looks certain to attract criticism and controversy, given the nature of the proposal and the precedent set in the past by other plans which involved development on the holy mountain.

Sculptor Timothy Schmalz has already proven his religious credentials with a significant statue of Ireland’s patron saint at Knock Shrine and a recently completed one of Saint Brigid of Kildare. The sculptor compares this idea with the Statue of Liberty, which was gifted by the people of France to the people of America in 1886, and also cited the symbolism of the Statue of Liberty. He also expressed his hopes that this new project can be considered in a similar light. At 151-feet high, the Statue of Liberty is only 50 feet higher than the currently proposed statue of St Patrick, which puts the scale of the plan into context. Although Schmalz has already established sponsorship for the statue, he wants this gift to the Irish people to be paid for by the North American people, rather than the government.

However, whether he has a head for heights is still a moot question as it can be revealed that nobody in officialdom has yet been contacted about the idea to erect the massive monument on top of the 2510foot-high pyramidal mountain (762 metres). Instead, Schmalz has been sharing his plans with Irish American online newspaper irishcentral.com.

Seeking sponsorship and support from north Americans for the project, he revealed that he cannot understand why nobody had thought of the idea before now. “There was only one location [the bronze statue] could go, Croagh Patrick…. [since] if there is any more beautiful place in the world, I don’t know it,” he said.

Ballintubber Abbey priest, Father Frank Fahey, maintains the holy mountain is a sacred place in itself both symbolically and actually and thus a monument to Saint Patrick and to God’.

The idea was was also ‘news’ for Harry Hughes, the longtime chairman of the Croagh Patrick Archaeological Group who believes any moves to erect such a statue will be controversial.

Time will tell what the outcome of this proposal will be.

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Furey’s & Davey Arthur at the Royal Theatre Legends of Irish music & song The FUREYS & DAVEY ARTHUR will be appearing in the Theatre Royal, Castlebar on Sunday 31st March 2013.

The band was formed in 1978 literally by accident. George, Paul and Davey were playing in Denmark with their own band called the Buskers and Eddie and Finbar, while touring in Germany were involved in a road accident. When George, Paul and Davey got news of the accident they immediately travelled to Germany to be with their brothers. They then decided that they should all be playing together and this was the start of the Fureys and Davey Arthur.

Inevitably changes have occurred over 30 years. Their brother Paul died suddenly in June 2002 and Finbar left the band in December 1996, however George, Eddie and Davey Arthur have continued to delight audiences on their tours and have just released a new CD ‘Songs Through The Years’ The oldest of the brothers, Eddie Furey left home in 1966 and travelled to Scotland at the time of the great folk revival where he met and shared accommodation in Edinburgh with then unknown folk singers Billy Connolly, Gerry Rafferty and Alex Campbell, now all famous in their own right. In 1969 with his brother Finbar, he was the special guest for the Clancys Brothers and Tommy Makem throughout the USA and Canada.

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Ads watchdog bans Weetabix app Weetabix has been ordered to remove its WeetaKid app after a watchdog ruled that it was likely to make children feel inferior if they did not eat the company's products.

The app included two games featuring the WeetaKid character and started with prompts such as "I've given you access to a place you can go every day to get all the energy you need" and "Do you have a WeetaKid Weetabix box?".

Players who responded in the negative received a message reading: "What?! No Weetabix?! Why make things harder for yourself?" and "Remember what I told you! A failure to prepare is preparation for failure!", "You're not eating your Weetabix? What about the extra energy? Oh good heavens!" or "No Weetabix? Disaster!" Professor Agnes Nairn, who investigates issues related to marketing, ethics and children, and the Family and Parenting Institute complained that the app "exploited the credulity, loyalty, vulnerability or lack of experience of children by making them feel inferior or unpopular for not buying a product" and included a direct exhortation to children to buy an advertised product. Weetabix said the game took place in an imaginary and fantastical world, arguing that children who played computer games disassociated what happened in them from the real world and interpreted messages only as a means to continue with the game. It acknowledged that it was possible that messages and actions in the game might have an impact on children's food preferences, but said that in itself did not constitute a breach of advertising regulations. But the Advertising Standards Authority said it was concerned that the language and tone of many of the prompts, such as "What?! No Weetabix?!" and "Tired is not a good look for you. Why not eat something?" was persuasive and negative, and could lead children to understand that if they did not eat Weetabix they were failing in some way.

It ruled that the app must not appear again in its current form and added: "We told Weetabix to ensure that their marketing communications that were directly targeted at children did not exploit their credulity or vulnerability or make them feel inferior if they did not buy, or ask their parents to buy, Weetabix's products."

Family and Parenting Institute and Daycare Trust chief executive Anand Shukla said: "Most parents don't know what an 'advergame' is. Nor do most children. The ASA agreed with us that the Weetabix advergame could exploit children's vulnerability and was likely to make them feel inferior if they didn't buy or encourage their parents to buy Weetabix products.

"Weetabix have now had to remove the advergame from its website. It was available for 16 months before we spotted it and we have serious concerns about what else is out there. Families need to be vigilant and look with new eyes at the games their children play online, on iPads and smartphones."

Sat-nav trial set to reduce stress T he stress of commuting through rushhour traffic could soon be reduced through a trial that seeks to streamline city-centre congestion.

New sat-nav technology being tested in the North East could help drivers adjust their speed so they can pass through a series of lights on green.

The project, headed by Newcastle University and Newcastle City Council, is being developed to reduce traffic jams and pollution associated with stop-start driving.

Phil Blythe, professor of intelligent transport systems at Newcastle University, said: "Traffic management systems are already in place across the city to improve traffic flow but what's unique about this trial is that we will be giving information directly to the driver.

"For example, the system might advise a driver that if they travel at 24 miles an hour they will hit the next four sets of traffic lights on green.

"In more congested areas or particularly busy times of the day, then key roads might be given priority in order to keep the traffic flowing."

Two other benefits of the system will be a forward collision warning and a red light violation warning, which tells drivers when someone has jumped a red light.

The pilot is part of a 10m euro (ÂŁ8.6 million) project called Compass4D involving seven European cities.

UK project lead Dr Yvonne Huebner, from Newcastle University, said: "Newcastle is al-

ready leading the way in intelligent transport systems and this work will allow us to build on the infrastructure that is already in place to provide personalised information to drivers. "By creating a joined-up informa-

tion system for all road users we can give other users such as the emergency services and bus drivers information which can help them get to their destination quickly and safely."

IT calls prompt shop name change

A cider store owner has been forced to change the name of his business - after The Apple Shop was inundated by callers

asking for phone and computer repairs.

Geoff Fisher has sold cider and juice from the shop at

Wroxham Barns in Norfolk since 1993.

But since the opening of the Apple Store in Norwich four

years ago he has received an increasing number of calls from iPhone and iPad owners.

He said: "People would call up and say they had a problem with their iPod and I told them to chuck it away and have a nice cider to get over it."

His number is next to the Apple Store in the phone book and, because it has a local prefix, he believes customers prefer to ring him rather than the technology giant.

He estimates that he receives up to 24 calls a week.

In one call, an elderly man contacted him to say he had "been silly and bought his first computer", an Apple Mac, at the age of 87.

Mr Fisher agreed he had been silly and told him: "Give it to your grandchildren".

From Easter, the shop will be renamed The Norfolk Cider Company to coincide with a refurbishment.

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Mass wedding in South Korea sees over 3,000 people hitched M

ore than 3,000 people from 70 different nations have been married in a mass wedding in South Korea.

The couples tied the knot in the Unification Church ceremony referred to as ‘Moonie’, in honour of the ministry’s late founder Sun Myung Moon, who died in September.

A few of the participants looked awkward, which may have been in part because many of the couples had just met a few days earlier, with some not even speaking the same language.

Newly-married couples applaud at the end of the mass wedding (Picture: AFP/Getty) More than 3,000 people from 70 different nations have been married in a mass wedding in South Korea.

The couples tied the knot in the Unification Church ceremony referred to as ‘Moonie’, in honour of the ministry’s late founder Sun Myung Moon, who died in September.

A few of the participants looked awkward, which may have been in part because many of the couples had just met a few days earlier, with some not even speaking the same language.

Rows of newly-wedded brides and grooms stand and mingle at the Unification Church’s mass wedding (Picture: AFP/Getty) US student Jin Davidson, 21, said he was pretty nervous taking his vows and was finding it hard to understand his new wife, 21year-old Kotona Shimizu, from Japan.

‘We struggle a little to communicate right now, as I speak no Japanese at all, and she only speaks a little English, but we see it as an exciting challenge and proof of our faith.’ he said.

Another of the newlyweds, 19-year-old Anna Misook, who married a Congolese-

Brazilian groom, said things were going very well since she had gotten hitched.

She added: ‘We met four days ago by True Mother’s matching. And we are happy to be here and, yeah, looking forward to life together and yeah It’s a good life, good, we’re happy. We’re really happy.’

Family photo taken by Apollo 16 astronaut Charles Duke discovered on Moon’s surface The next time you’re walking on the Moon don’t be surprised if you come across a family photo, after a snap was revealed to have been left there by the youngest man ever to make the trip.

Apollo 16 pilot Charles Duke put the picture in a plastic folder and dropped it on the surface when he travelled there in 1972.

The photo, which features him, his wife Dottie and two sons, Charles and Tom, was apparently intended for intelligent life forms that would potentially come across it. ‘This is the family of Astronaut Duke from Planet Earth. Landed on the Moon, April 1972,’ the spaceman wrote on the back of the picture.

The snap was revealed when Mr Duke’s own photo of it was discovered at the Project Apollo Image Archive in America. Robert Jacobs, Nasa’s deputy associate administrator for communications, said: ‘A lot of astronauts left some sort of personal memento.

‘This one is a moment of humanity and what is important, for Charlie it was his family.’

Mr Duke is now 77 but was 36 when he made his journey to the moon.

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A set of rather confusing fake traffic lights that were baffling drivers in China have finally been removed.

This past weekend commuters were left in a muddle while trying to figure out the 14 different lights at the the Yangrenjie Theme Park in Chongqing.

This seemed to be the final tipping point for the art installation, which flashes different coloured signals at the same time, with officials removing them.

This was a change in attitude after traffic authorities had continually said the lights added to the beauty of the area and drivers should ignore them.

‘They are just for decoration because the junction looked bare,’ an official said last May when they were installed.

‘They look very pretty at night but drivers should just ignore them.’

But it now seems hapless visitors to the theme park will no longer be left in a muddle and can actually concentrate on real traffic signals.

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Windscreen concern

Autoglass Ireland has raised its concerns about windscreen safety to the Joint Oireachtas Transport and Communications Committee

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utoglass Ireland told the committee that the practice of 'steering' by insurance companies and a lack of regulation in the Vehicle Glass Repair and Replacement (VGRR) industry is leading to the safety of thousands of Irish motorists being po-

tentially compromised as some windscreen providers are failing to replace windscreens correctly.

It appears that, possibly in a bid to win 'steering' business from insurers, some VGRR operators are cutting costs by using inferior materials and practices, which can have a serious impact on the safety of the vehicle and the motorist.

The committee heard that the windscreen of a modern car now accounts for up to 30% of the structural integrity of the vehicle and prevents the roof collapsing in the event that the vehicle rolls over. Also, the airbag, once activated, on the passenger side relies on support from the windscreen in order to work correctly. A properly fitted windscreen is therefore crucial to the safety of all occupants; an incor-

rectly fitted windscreen will significantly increase the potential for fatality or serious injury when a vehicle is involved in an accident.

In addition, car windscreens are becoming increasingly complicated as manufacturers have over the last few years added increased curvature and tinting, embedded electronics and increased the size of the windscreen.

The correct replacement of the vehicle windscreen is therefore becoming more complex but remains essential for the structural integrity of the car, and thus for the safety of the motorist.

Early in 2012, Autoglass commissioned a major study, carried out by the UK-based Transport Research Laboratory (TRL), on the extent of

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The study found: over 35% of windscreens that had previously been replaced were judged to exhibit some type of quality or safety issue.

Over 14% were judged to exhibit safety issues rated as 'high' or 'medium.' Thus, in Ireland, 36,274 windscreen replacements per year have some kind of issue. Of these, between 11,803 and 17,809 are estimated to be windscreen replacements which may compromise the level of safety offered.

On this basis, over a five-year period, approximately 180,000

windscreen replacements may be introduced into the Irish market, which have quality or safety deficiencies; and between 59,00089,000 of these may have more significant safety issues.

Heiner Hertz, General Manager of Autoglass Ireland, said: "This research has uncovered a major issue in the Irish market which needs to be urgently addressed.

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Nine out of 10

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his was revealed in a fresh report on traffic safety and road accidents in Europe produced by Volvo Trucks.

The report was produced by the Accident Research Team at Volvo Trucks and is based on its own investigations of accidents as well as data obtained from various national and European authorities.

It describes why accidents with

trucks occur, their sequence and what can be done to reduce the risk of accidents and their consequences.

"Ninety per cent of all truck accidents stem entirely or partly from the human factor," said Carl Johan Almqvist, Traffic and Product Safety Director at Volvo Trucks. "For instance, when one or more of the drivers of the in-

volved vehicles are distracted or misjudge their speed."

The report also reveals that drinking and driving is not one of the major causes of road accidents involving truck drivers. Only 0.5 per cent of truck drivers involved in serious accidents were under the influence of alcohol. The corresponding figure for accidents involving

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Nine out of 10 accidents involving trucks are a result of "the human factor".

passenger cars varies between 15 and 20 per cent. Heavy trucks are involved in 17 per cent of all fatal accidents and seven per cent of accidents resulting in personal injuries. The majority of accidents resulting in truck driver injuries are single-vehicle incidents in which the truck drives off the road. More than half of all serious accidents with trucks consist of collisions between cars and trucks. "Access to facts about accidents is immensely valuable for our ongoing safety work, helping us make the right priorities in our product development," said Almqvist. "For instance, we have further enhanced safety levels in our latest truck models with a range of support systems that improve visibility, alert the driver or focus the driver's attention if something is not right."

Thanks to safer vehicles, improved infrastructure and safer behaviour on the road, the number of fatal accidents on European roads has dropped continuously since the early 1990s.

But far more lives would be able to be saved if more people used their seat belts, something that not even half of the truck drivers on European roads do.

Ninety-five per cent of the truck drivers who died in road accidents were not wearing seat belts.

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Families in Business

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OMAN'S, which includes the landmark pub in the southside Dublin suburb of Rathgar as well as a large drinks distribution arm, is a textbook example of what can go wrong when the succession in a family-owned business is botched.

It wasn't a pretty sight. Five sons sued their parents while most of the other Coman offspring sided with their parents against the brothers. While the case was finally settled late last week all of the family ended up losing.

High Court President Justice Joseph Finnegan, the judge who heard the case, tried to get the two sides to settle their differences at the start of the case. He literally threw the feuding Comans out of his courtroom in an attempt to get them to come to an out-of-court settlement. Unfortunately they failed to heed his well-meant advice.

The Coman's saga is merely the latest example of the succession process going badly awry at a well-known Irish family-owned business.

When PV Doyle died in 1988 his offspring were unable to agree between themselves on how the hotel group he had left them should be run. Eventually Doyle Hotel Group merged with Jurys in 1998.

The Kelleher family of Blarney Woollen Mills and Kilkenny Design fame have also had their differences. Since the death of founder Christy Kelleher in 1991 there've been not one but two bust-ups, with various family members going their separate ways.

However, by far the most spectacular falling out at an Irish family-owned business was the struggle for control of Dunnes Stores, the country's largest retailer. When founder Ben Dunne Senior died in 1983 he

left the company to his six children. While Ben Dunne Junior succeeded his father as chairman his position was very much one of first among equals rather than undisputed boss. From the start there were reports of tension between him and his siblings, particularly his sister Margaret Heffernan.

For almost a decade these differences were kept within the family. That all changed in February 1992 when Ben Dunne Junior was arrested in possession of cocaine at a Florida hotel. He was quickly ousted from the company and retaliated by suing.

It was as a result of this case that we first learned about his payments to former Taoiseach Charles Haughey and his unorthodox business dealings with Communications Minister Michael Lowry. These revelations led to the establishment of the McCracken and Moriarty Tribunals. Twelve years later we are still living with the consequences of the dust-up at Dunnes.

Not all family businesses make a hash of the succession. Musgrave, the grocery distributor which owns the SuperValu and Centra retail franchises, is still family-owned 128 years and five generations after its foundation in 1876. In 2003 it recorded a turnover of over ?3.3bn and pre-tax profits of almost ?60m.

Retailer Roches Stores, which was founded in 1901, is also still family-owned as is Thomas Crosbie Holdings, publisher of the Irish Examiner and Sunday Business Post.

So what's the key to successfully handing on a family business to the next generation?

"With succession you must deal with the issue early rather than late. There is no point in dealing with it when the founder is close to retirement," says Keith Robinson, senior manager at BDO Simpson Xavier's family business services unit.

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Unfortunately many business founders are totally bound up in their creation and are extremely reluctant to let go.

He recommends drawing up a "family constitution", laying out the ground rules for the clan's involvement in the family firm. Where family members are recruited to work in the business they should have at least three years' outside experience. Hard questions also need to be asked before a successor is appointed.

"Are they passionate about the business? Do they have the skills necessary to take it to the next level?" he asks.

If the answer to any of these questions is "no", then Robinson recommends that the family should consider bringing in outside managers to run the business on a day-to-day basis. Many successful family-owned businesses have adopted this policy with both Musgrave and Thomas Crosbie Holdings now largely managed by non-family executives.

Unfortunately most family-owned businesses don't plan the succession to the next generation. As a result only 30 per cent of family firms make it to the second generation, a mere 13 per cent to the third generation and a minuscule 4 per cent to the fourth generation.

Family business is often surrounded by a heady mix of greed, ambition and ego. This means that when things go wrong they can get very ugly indeed.

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Giblin Stone, Tubbercurry with over 40 years experience in the Stone Business Giblin Stone in Tubbercurry Co Sligo is run by father and son team James and Brian Giblin.

They have over 40 years experience in the

We are a third generation, family run business which is established in Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

For over 30 years Boradruma Upholstery has provided the service of recovering and restoring furniture for domestic and commercial customers.

When William Wijers started his upholstery business in his home country of the Netherlands in 1946, he could not have thought that his son Henk and grandson would still be continuing in his footsteps decades later far away in the west of Ireland. Henk and his Wife Hanneke moved to Ireland in 1979 and continued the trade,

and grandson Chris, who studied the business at college joined with them.

William in the meantime, well into his eighties, still lives next door to the workshop and keeps an eye on his prodigies to see if the same high standards are still being maintained 65 year on.

Several years ago the business faced an uphill battle with people opting to discard old furniture and buy a new three piece suite. But since the recession people are looking for long term value. Adding a fresh breath of life into your furniture by having it recovered is a far better investment and people now understand that.

K & C Mulvaney of Redhills Co Cavan, provide a Dead and Worn Out Animal Collection Service throughout the west and northwest.

K & C Mulvaney dead animal collection provides a professional service to farmers and animal owners with a daily collection service for dead, worn out and injured animals.

We collect dead cows, dead horses, dead pigs, dead sheep, dead goats, worn out animals, worn out cows, worn out pigs, worn out horses, worn out sheep, worn out goats, injured animals, injured cows, injured pigs, injured horses, injured sheep, injured goats, worn out farm animals, worn out agricultural animals, worn out commercial animals.

Weaker animals can be removed so the healthy animals can prosper. If you need

weaker animals removed so you can feed the stronger ones better then Mulvaneys will dispose of the animal in the appropriate manner set out by the Department of Agriculture.

At present it is an offence to bury dead animals on, farm land or other land, except in accordance with a licence issued by the Department of Agriculture.

By disposing of a dead animal in the incorrect manner you are risking the spread of disease to the rest of your animals and even humans, so please call K & C Mulvaney’s dead animal collection so as to reduce cross contamination and to avoid a hefty fine from the Department of Agriculture. We are an approved collector of dead, worn out and injured animals.

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Dead & Worn out Animals

stone business in Ireland, from sourcing the finest designs and stones, through quality lettering, to final installation of your memorial.

Service They understand that you might need help in choosing a headstone, and they always endeavour to deal all customers in a considerate and understanding way.

Choosing a memorial for a loved one is a very personal thing.

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Bonus Beds “ Wide Awake “ & Open for Business Bonus Beds is a BRAND NEW family business situated on High Street in the middle of Sligo Town.

The business was opened by Father & Son, Graham and Darren Bastin in July 2012.

The showrooms in High Street are filled with Beds and Bedroom Furniture for Customer pockets of all sizes.

When you walk through the door of Bonus Beds, you can’t help feeling the warmth and homeliness that a local business has over a Multi-national.

Darren says “ Dad and I have worked within the industry for many years and we felt that there was a gap in the market which we could fill “ Graham added “ Our main focus is on Customer Service, we pride ourselves on the fact that our Customer is looked after from purchase to delivery “ In the current times it is also refreshing to hear that around 85% of the products at

Bonus Beds are IRISH made.

When asked who is your typical customer? Darren replied “ We have dealt with every kind of customer “ “ The Landlord replacing furniture in rented accommodation, the developer who is fitting out apartments to the person who is just looking for a new mattress so that they get a better nights sleep “ It is definitely worth calling into Darren & Graham for an old style IRISH shopping experience. They will even make you a nice CUP OF TEA!

Giblin Stone also specialise in quality kitchen worktops and al full measuring and fitting service is available All enquiries are handled compassionately and with patience.

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Families in Business Families in Business

Knowledge and Assurance since 1979

K&C Mulvaney Dead and Worn Out animal collection

Giblin Stone, Tubbercurry with over 40 years experience in the Stone Business Giblin Stone in Tubbercurry Co Sligo is run by father and son team James and Brian Giblin.

They have over 40 years experience in the

We are a third generation, family run business which is established in Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

For over 30 years Boradruma Upholstery has provided the service of recovering and restoring furniture for domestic and commercial customers.

When William Wijers started his upholstery business in his home country of the Netherlands in 1946, he could not have thought that his son Henk and grandson would still be continuing in his footsteps decades later far away in the west of Ireland. Henk and his Wife Hanneke moved to Ireland in 1979 and continued the trade,

and grandson Chris, who studied the business at college joined with them.

William in the meantime, well into his eighties, still lives next door to the workshop and keeps an eye on his prodigies to see if the same high standards are still being maintained 65 year on.

Several years ago the business faced an uphill battle with people opting to discard old furniture and buy a new three piece suite. But since the recession people are looking for long term value. Adding a fresh breath of life into your furniture by having it recovered is a far better investment and people now understand that.

K & C Mulvaney of Redhills Co Cavan, provide a Dead and Worn Out Animal Collection Service throughout the west and northwest.

K & C Mulvaney dead animal collection provides a professional service to farmers and animal owners with a daily collection service for dead, worn out and injured animals.

We collect dead cows, dead horses, dead pigs, dead sheep, dead goats, worn out animals, worn out cows, worn out pigs, worn out horses, worn out sheep, worn out goats, injured animals, injured cows, injured pigs, injured horses, injured sheep, injured goats, worn out farm animals, worn out agricultural animals, worn out commercial animals.

Weaker animals can be removed so the healthy animals can prosper. If you need

weaker animals removed so you can feed the stronger ones better then Mulvaneys will dispose of the animal in the appropriate manner set out by the Department of Agriculture.

At present it is an offence to bury dead animals on, farm land or other land, except in accordance with a licence issued by the Department of Agriculture.

By disposing of a dead animal in the incorrect manner you are risking the spread of disease to the rest of your animals and even humans, so please call K & C Mulvaney’s dead animal collection so as to reduce cross contamination and to avoid a hefty fine from the Department of Agriculture. We are an approved collector of dead, worn out and injured animals.

K&C MULVANEY Ltd

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

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stone business in Ireland, from sourcing the finest designs and stones, through quality lettering, to final installation of your memorial.

Service They understand that you might need help in choosing a headstone, and they always endeavour to deal all customers in a considerate and understanding way.

Choosing a memorial for a loved one is a very personal thing.

At Giblin Stone, they do their best to help you through the process of choosing the most suitable memorial. To this end, they have a wide range of quality headstones from which you can choose.

They also have the latest in lettering styles to enable you to put your own personal touch to the message you want to leave.

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Bonus Beds “ Wide Awake “ & Open for Business Bonus Beds is a BRAND NEW family business situated on High Street in the middle of Sligo Town.

The business was opened by Father & Son, Graham and Darren Bastin in July 2012.

The showrooms in High Street are filled with Beds and Bedroom Furniture for Customer pockets of all sizes.

When you walk through the door of Bonus Beds, you can’t help feeling the warmth and homeliness that a local business has over a Multi-national.

Darren says “ Dad and I have worked within the industry for many years and we felt that there was a gap in the market which we could fill “ Graham added “ Our main focus is on Customer Service, we pride ourselves on the fact that our Customer is looked after from purchase to delivery “ In the current times it is also refreshing to hear that around 85% of the products at

Bonus Beds are IRISH made.

When asked who is your typical customer? Darren replied “ We have dealt with every kind of customer “ “ The Landlord replacing furniture in rented accommodation, the developer who is fitting out apartments to the person who is just looking for a new mattress so that they get a better nights sleep “ It is definitely worth calling into Darren & Graham for an old style IRISH shopping experience. They will even make you a nice CUP OF TEA!

Giblin Stone also specialise in quality kitchen worktops and al full measuring and fitting service is available All enquiries are handled compassionately and with patience.

GIBLIN STONE ...everlasting

Choosing a memorial for a loved one is a very personal thing.

At GiblinSTONE, we do our best to help you through the process of choosing the most suitable memorial.

We hope you will give us the opportunity of discussing your plans with us.

Quality • Experience • Service

GRANITE COUNTERS

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

& FIREPLACES IN MARBLE, GRANITE

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

CALL US TODAY FOR DETAILS

SLEEPING OK? Come & Talk To The Mattress Experts Full Range Present This Advert For Your Exclusive Discounts

Church Street, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo • Email: info@giblinstone.com

Phone: James 087 9061833 • Brian 086 1957788

www.giblinstone.com

Of Quality & Value

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Families in Business

The World’s Oldest Family Companies 1. Kongo Gumi Construction/Japan Founded: 578 40th generation Prince Shotoku brought Kongo family members to Japan from Korea more than 1,400 years ago to build the Buddhist Shitennoji Temple, which still stands. Over the centuries, Kongo Gumi has participated in the construction of many famous buildings, including the 16th-century Osaka castle.

Today the family continues to build and repair religious temples and manage general contracting from its Osaka headquarters.

Current president is Toshitaka Kongo; his 51-year-old son, Masakazu Kongo, is waiting in the wings.

2. Hoshi Innkeeping/Japan Founded: 718 46th generation According to legend, the god of Mount Hakusan visited a priest, telling him to uncover an underground hot spring in a nearby village. The hot spring was found, and the priest requested that the Hoshi family build and run a spa on the site. Their hotel is now capable of housing 450 people in 100 rooms.

3. Château de Goulaine Vineyard, museum, butterfly collection/France Founded: 1000 The Goulaine family has owned this establishment for more than 1,000 years. The

castle houses a rare butterfly collection in addition to a museum. It hosts various functions, including weddings. Wine is available for sale at the castle’s vineyards.

tion for high-quality papers, which has led to many high-profile jobs. The company has supplied paper for limited-edition works by Braque and Picasso.

4. Barone Ricasoli Wine and olive oil/Italy Founded: 1141 The Ricasoli barons were first given their land by the Republic of Florence in the 12th century; today their Brolio Estate covers about 3,600 acres. The family’s main focus is its wine production, although 26 acres of the estate are used for olive cultivation.

8. Torrini Firenze Goldsmiths/Italy Founded: 1369 Jacopus Turini started the business, which is currently located in Florence. Perhaps the family’s most valued possession is its secretive and exclusive “Oro Nativo” manufacturing process, a method of working with gold while retaining its most natural color.

5. Barovier & Toso Glass making/Italy Founded: 1295 20th generation For centuries the Barovier family has produced crystalline glass, mother-of-pearl glass and gold-free cornelian red on Murano Island, about a ten-minute ferry ride from Venice. The Baroviers merged with the Toso family, who were also glassmakers on Murano Island, in 1936.

9. Antinori Wine/Italy Founded: 1385 26th generation The Antinori family has been in the wine business since Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Guild of Vintners more than 600 years ago. Marchese (or “Count”) Piero Antinori and his three daughters currently oversee a worldwide system of vineyards in Italy, the U.S., Hungary, Malta and Chile that continue to be recognized by consumers and by wine critics for their superior quality Chiantis and other vintages. The company is housed in a Florentine palazzo.

6. Hotel Pilgrim Haus Innkeeping/Germany Founded: 1304 The Hotel Pilgrim Haus is located in the town of Soest, about 110 miles north of Frankfurt.

7. Richard de Bas Paper/France Founded: 1326 Richard de Bas has a longstanding reputa-

Blueapple Dental & Implant A Dental Practice quite unlike any other

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he Blueapple Dental & Implant Team is a dental practice in Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh, which borders on the Cavan border with Blacklion. This is a dental practice quite unlike any other.

It is run by husband and wife team, James and Sonya Hamill. James is the practice’s Principal Dentist, and Sonya is its manager. Set in a quiet, pretty village, on the main thoroughfare to Enniskillen, this is a dental practice which has found its way to winning a number of awards. Most recently it received the island’s top dental accolade, at the Irish Dentistry awards in Dublin, being given the title of Ireland’s ‘Dental Practice of the Year 2013.’ They also picked up the title of ‘Best Dental Practice-Ulster’.

James and Sonya opened the practice in 2005. It focuses on giving its clients a relaxing, enjoyable dental experience, while helping them achieve the smile and dental comfort they really want. ‘Value for money, coupled with highest quality

dental treatment and choices, has always been at the core of our dentistry,’ says James.

Sonya commented, ‘We do all types of dentistry here, from fillings to complex dental implant treatments. Our clients like that they can get everything done in one place, without making any compromise. We aim to put our patients in the driving seat with their teeth, to help them feel in control of their dental health.’

‘Probably like most other couples who are in business together, we can find it difficult to stop talking about work at all hours of the day and night. But our 2 small children usually do their best to put a halt to that! We have a great team behind us, who completely understand our philosophy for looking after our patients. This feels like a family run business in more ways than one, and our clients enjoy the warm, friendly atmosphere that brings.’

10. Camuffo Shipbuilding/Italy Founded: 1438 18th generation The business began in Khanià, a Venetian port on the island of Crete. It was founded

by a man locals called “Camuffi” but whose real name was El Ham Muftiì. The family has supplied boats to Mohammed the Second, the Venetian Republic, Napoleon, the Asburg Imperial and the Royal Italian navies. Experts refer to a Camuffo boat as “the Stradivarius of the sea.”

11. Baronnie de Coussergues Wine/France Founded: 1495 16th generation When King Charles VIII began selling royal property in France to pay off some of his expenses, Pierre Raymond de Sarret bought the estate known as Coussergues. Today the vineyard produces a wide variety of wines, including chardonnays, sauvignon blancs, viogniers, cabernet francs, merlots and cabernet sauvignons. The family sells 1.5 million bottles of wine a year in France and abroad and has won numerous gold medals for its wines.

12. Grazia Deruta Ceramics/Italy Founded: 1500 The company produces majolica, a special type of ceramic that pre-dates the 13th century. Current CEO Ubaldo Grazia has expanded the company’s business into the U.S. market and has produced three exclusive designs for Henri Bendel. Grazia has also done work for other major department stores and labels, such as Neiman-Marcus and Tiffany.

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How to start a family business Make sure you get your ingredients right You'll know who you're working with Create good prospects for younger members of the family

Sean Quinn and his son, one of Irelands best known families in business

R

unning a business with your family definitely has its pros and cons. If you're contemplating starting up with a relative, this guide will help you make it a profitable and happy one.

Why run a family business?

Running a family business can be rewarding, you just need to get your ingredients right. Starting a family-run business means you'll already know who you're employing and know how to get along with them. It will also inspire younger members of the family to get involved and play a part if they can see you're building a future for them.

Good family businesses While most business can easily be run by families, certain types are better suited.

Restaurants, newsagents, shops and B&Bs all lend themselves well to being family run. The one you choose may depend entirely on skills and experience.

Some businesses are well suited to a family-based structure. Consider your experience and skills Making it work While you may get on well with your brother at a family get together, running a business and working together every day could be a different kettle of fish. It's essential you choose the right family members: think about ones with a similar outlook on life who will be easy to work with. Make sure you also consider which skills each of you can bring to the team. Be clear about the role everyone plays; this will ensure everyone knows what they're supposed to be doing.

Make sure you're happy to see your relatives every day, Think about different skillsets and Be clear on roles.

Dealing with conflict Running a business can make for heated discussions, especially in times of stress.

This is even more heightened in a family business.

Try to avoid having heated discussions and to prevent emotions running high, make sure you have rules in place which everyone adheres to.

Avoid emotions boiling over by keeping a cool head.

Discuss controversial issues calmly Have a set of rules for dealing with arguments Succession Deciding who will be your successor in a family business can be a tricky one. It's a decision you're unlikely to make in any other type of business, so it's essential you go through your options.

It's natural to want to pass your business on to your children or close relatives but they may not be the best ones to succeed you and you could risk upsetting non-family staff by overlooking them.

A family member will be a much more worthy successor if they have already worked for the business and shown potential.

Think carefully about whether family members are right to take over the

business. If you decide to let a non-family member of staff take over explain why to avoid upset Make sure staff are aware of the genuine reason for handing the reins to a family member

The Trumps, another well known powerful family that make up a successful business

A Welcome to Occasions Jewellers From David Walker

Main St!eet, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo

We are a 2nd generation jewellery manufacturer, based in Enniscrone County Sligo on the North West Coast of Ireland, and the Walker family has been making bespoke wedding and diamond rings for more than 60 years. With our inhouse craftsmen and state-of- the-art high-tech machinery, we give every customer the assurance that they will receive a ring with a perfect finish and of perfect quality. All our

diamonds are conflict free and all our gold, platinum and palladium is sourced from eco-friendly suppliers.

Getting engaged or married is a very special experience and we want your ring to be perfect for you. Please browse through our collections and you will find an amazing selection. We are very proud of our rings and want to make your choice of ring easy.

The shop caters for all the needs of locals and visitors

alike for gifts, jewellery, and Watch and jewellery repairs etc.

We produce beautiful jewellery, working with gold, silver and platinum and have released as many as 2500 new designs in a single year. Classic Jewellery specialise in ethnic jewellery such as Celtic and Claddagh designs. Be sure to call in the next time you are in enniscrone, you will not be disappointed.

Specialising in Wedding and Engagement Rings Tel: 096-37085 • 087-6165411

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Guide for Parents to the free Pre-School Year in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)

What is the free Pre-School Year in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)?

The ECCE is a new scheme designed to give children access to a free Pre-School Year of appropriate programme-based activities in the year before they start primary school. Participation in a preschool programme provides children with their first formal experience of early learning, the starting-point of their educational and social development outside the home. Children who avail of pre-school are more likely to be ready for school and a formal learning and social environment.

Will my child be eligible?

The ECCE is open to all children aged between 3 years 3 months and 4 years 6 months on 1 September each year. To avail of the free pre-school year in January 2010, children must have been born between 2 February 2005 and 30 June 2006. To avail of the year in September 2010, children must have been born between 2 February 2006 and 30 June 2007.

Where can I enrol my child for the free Pre-School Year?

There are nearly 5,000 pre-school services notified to the Health Service

Toddler’s Den Creche

Hopes & Dreams Montessori School

Cartron Heights, Sligo. 071-9144085 www.hopesanddreams.ie

Catering for 2-3 year olds Morning / Afternoon or full day available

Free Pre-school

(ECCE) places

Morning Sessions 9-12am Afternoon sessions 12.30-3.30pm

Executive (HSE) or registered with the Irish Montessori Educational Board (IMEB). All of these are eligible to apply to participate in the scheme. A list of those accepted under the scheme will be available for parents from their local City and County childcare Committee from October 2009. Parents can contact listed services in their area at that time to arrange for enrolment. If your child is already attending a pre-school service, or will be from September 2009, whether it is a playschool or a full or part-time daycare service, you can also ask the service provider if they plan to participate in the scheme.

& Scholar’s Den Afterschool Club Ballisodare, Co. Sligo • Tel: 071-9130730

Sessional service catering for children aged 3-5 years Mornings from 9.15am-12.15 pm Afternoons 1:15pm-4:15pm We are participating in the ECCE Scheme

Curious Minds Pre-school exists to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for preschool children. Our focus is to provide a stimulating early care and education experience which promotes each child’s social/emotional, physical and cognitive development.

Our goal is to support children’s desire to be life-long learners.

The Pre-school is staffed by qualified, experienced personnel, who have been working in childcare for many years and have a wealth of experience in all areas.

Curious Minds pre-school is a purpose built pre-school on the grounds of St Patricks National School, Castlebar.

Contact Ann on 087-2977249 or Marie on 087-9188301

We provide a warm, safe and friendly child orientated environment.

• HSE Registered • Fully Qualified Staff • All Staff Garda Vetted • Catering for children 7 Months to 12 Years Afterschool club....Homework Club....

Drop off and pick up from St. John’s N.S. Hot, nutritious meals provided Large outdoor play areas.

Comprehensive curriculum, workking within the guidlines of Siolta & Aistear.

In Close proximity to Ballisodare National School and the Community playpark and football pitch.

ECCE Pla c for 2013 es available

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How is the pre-school year funded?

Services participating in the scheme will be paid a capitation fee for each qualifying child enrolled. In return, the service will be required to provide an appropriate programme of activities in early childhood care and education (ECCE) which will be free to parents. While the pre-school year will normally commence in September of each year, a shorter period will apply for those attending from January 2010.

How will the pre-school year be provided?

Children attending a full or part-time service will normally receive pre-school year sessions for 2 hours 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week over 50 weeks. To facilitate parents whose children attend a full or part-time service for only 3 days a week, the service may provide 3 weekly sessions of 3 hours 45 minutes each day. The weekly capitation fee in these cases will be €48.50. Children availing of the free preschool year during January to August 2010 will receive 35 rather than 50 weeks of free pre-school.

Children attending a sessional playschool service, typically provided for about 3 hours each day, will normally receive pre-school year sessions for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week over 38 weeks. Sessional playschool services which are unable to open 5 days a week, can apply to provide the pre-school year in the form of 3 hours 30 minutes a day, 4 days a week over 41 weeks. Children availing of the free pre-school

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year during January to August 2010 will receive 23 rather than 38 weeks of free pre-school. The weekly capitation fee in these cases will be €64.50.

Some sessional playschools may choose to open for 50 weeks in the year rather than 38, in which case they will provide daily sessions of 2 hours 15 minutes, and full or part-time services may choose to also provide sessional playschool services in which case the 38 week model will apply.

Will parents have to pay additional charges to the service for the free Pre-School Year?

No, services which participate in the scheme must provide the pre-school year free to parents. A service may charge parents for additional services as long as (a) these are provided on an optional basis and (b) appropriate programme based activities are provided to children not participating in an optional activity.

For example, a service can offer an additional activity such as music or dance which parents can choose to avail of for a charge. If they do not wish to avail of this activity, their child must continue to be provided with an appropriate alternative activity. Services can also charge for hours which are additional to the free pre-school provision e.g. if a child is in a full-day service for 10 hours, a parent should expect to pay for the 7 hours, 45 minutes per day which are not free. An additional 30 minutes per day, which would be charged for, may be offered to a child in a sessional playschool. Outings, birthday parties, snacks, etc can also be charged for, provided they are optional for parents.

What to look for on your first visit to a childcare facility.

• Is it a welcoming environment? Can you visit any time?

• How are the staff? Is there good interaction between staff and children? Do the staff listen to the children, and treat them with respect?

• Do the children look happy and relaxed?

• Is there an outdoor play area?

• Are the premises clean, bright and well ventilated?

• Ask about sleeping arrangements. Are there assigned cots / sheets / sleeping mats? • Have a look at the equipment and toys on offer. Are they age appropriate, clean and in good condition?

• Ask about care plans and routines, are they flexible? Have a look to see if they are displayed on the walls. What will your child be doing during the day?

• Ask to see the toilets and nappy changing areas. Are they clean, tidy and well ventilated, and are the relevant procedures displayed on the wall?

• Have a look to see if the weekly menu is displayed. • What qualifications do the staff hold? • What are their policies if your child has an accident or becomes ill?

* Have a chat with the staff in the relevant room that your child will attend, and feel free to ask any questions you have, and see how you feel. Do you feel comfortable?

What are Siolta and Aistear?

Siolta and Aistear are the National Frameworks for Early Learning which support services for children aged from birth to 6 years. Detailed information can be found at www.siolta.ie and www.ncca.ie/earlychildhoodframework.

If you would like further information regarding the free Pre-School Year scheme you should contact your local City and County Childcare Committee.

Lilliput

All Day Care Centre

55, Childers Heights, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Sessional Services Available - Monday to Friday Montessori 9.00 - 12.30 High Scope 9.00 - 12.30 • Cater for children from 2½ to 5 years • Free Pre-School Year • Family run business • We offer a home from home environment Now taking bookings for 2013

Contact Una Hunt on 087-7929707

20 Connolly Street, Sligo Tel: 071-9154613 / 087-6506262

• Full time / part time care (Mornings & afternoons and all day) - (Hourly care also available) • After School Service • School pickup service • Home work supervision • OPEN ALL DAY SATURDAY • Open 50 weeks per year • HSE Inspected • Secure outdoor play area • Hot meals • Town centre location Part ot the ECCE Scheme • Qualified and experienced staff • Providing quality care for last 9 years

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Teagasc Advice on Feeding Livestock this Spring

T

he next 6 weeks are critical to maintain the productive capacity of your dairy or beef herd, and your sheep flock.

A lot of effort and cost has gone into ensuring that cows and ewes were adequately fed for the last few months and it’s important that this is maintained until calving / lambing.

There have been some reports of recumbent cows at calving and inadequate feeding pre-calving is a key component of this.

Bad Quality Silage As a general rule of thumb, expect to feed 1-2 kg more meal than you would normally feed to all classes of bovine.

Keep a close eye on cow condition. Get a neighbour to come in and take a look at your cows. When you are looking at them every day, it’s hard to see the condition of cows.

FARMING LIVESTOCK

Short of Silage If you are short of silage, it is important to act now, and not wait until you have run out before taking action.

Sell surplus stock - If finishing animals remove silage from the diet and use high concentrates diets plus minimal roughage Weanlings can be offered restricted silage plus 2-3.5 kg meals, OR ad lib straw plus 3 kg meals Help - If you have difficulties on your farm due to the bad weather conditions last summer. Teagasc is available to help with both clients and non-clients. Please do not hesitate to call into the local office. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine run a Rural Helpline. The number for this helpline is 1800 74 26 45.

K&C MULVANEY Ltd.

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Collection Service Daily Collection in all Areas Telephone: MULVANEYS at: Tel: 049-4338331 or 086-8551932 / 086-3827008

Maloney & Matthews LTD

Furbo, Co. Galway. Tel: 086-2592345 Specialists in two-way programming, repairs, parts supplied for radios, aerial masts etc.Trade enquries welcome.

Commercial safety camera system. Suitable for tractors, machinery, diggers, combine harvesters etc. Required by law €250 All new Calving Camera Kits, wireless, distance no object (phone for details) TheTrulyOne Universal Bluetooth Display Car Kit. Dual handset compatible.

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BALLISODARE Tel: 071-9133417 or 087-6530767 PROMPT CALL-OUT Your Local Collector For Sligo Rams and Ewe’s Scrapie Tested

Mayo Sligo CO-OP Mart

Tuesday 11th December Sale of Bullocks & Heifers Bull & Heifer Weanlings, Cows & Sheep Tuesday 18th December Last sale of the year for Bullocks & Heifers Bull & Heifer Weanlings, Cows & Sheep Prebooking - Thurs 9am for Weanlings Fri - 9am for Bullocks, Heifers & Cows

email: ballina@auctionmarts.com web: www.mayosligomart.com

Crossmolina Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Pre Booking: 096-22555

FARM DIRECT SAME DAY SERVICE Michael O’ Connell

Drenches for Sheep and Cattle Sheep Dip Farm Sprays eg. Crop Sprays Dairy Hygiene Products High Quality Animal Licks for maximum performance Grass Seed Electric Fencing Equipment

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

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

Contact Numbers: 086 252 9314 • 091 799 116

Castlerea Livestock Mart MONDAYS: Bullocks weekly from March to May and from September to December THURSDAYS: Heifers, Cows, Calves & Weanlings every Thursday. January to March Bullocks and June to September Bullocks.

SATURDAYS: Weanlings from end of September to 1st week in November.

Horse Sale 5 per Year - Feb, May, Aug and Nov.

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

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Specialising in Farm Forestry, Farm and Hill Fencing, Cattle and Sheep Fencing.

Work carried out to REP’s Specification.

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Enquiries to Brendan Egan - Manager

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Also garden hedges ,wildlife hedges and orchards

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Have you land you are not making use of it?

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HEADFORD & BALLINA LTD

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JOHN McHALE LTD.

• Tractor And Trailer For Hire • Mini Digger With Driver For Hire For All Types Of Household Or Farm Work

• Upgrading Septic Tanks New Percolation Systems Installed

Phone Martin Now For A Quote 086-173 0135 • Covering The North West

Underground Bore Holes upto 75mm Save money and time on Council Levies, Traffic lights and digging up the road

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

Experienced contractor available to plant and supply whitethorn hedges for reps 3 and reps 4 and A.E.O.S. schemes

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GERETY FARM MACHINERY BALLYMAHON, CO. LONGFORD. TEL: 044 93 57 447 • MOBILE: 086-8873815 • 086-2514111

Hudson 14x6 Livestock Trailer

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MAIN IMPORTERS FOR HUDSON TRAILERS OVER 100 NEW & USED TRAILERS IN STOCK

Damien McKelvey

TRAILERS Ballinacor, Killygordon

074-9149896

www.damienmckelveytrailers.com

Manufacturers of: - Builders trailers - Flat trailers 10ft, 12ft, 14ft, 16ft - Beaver tail trailers - Quad Trailers - Plant trailers - Car transporters - Advertising trailers - Dog trailers - Tippers (elec and manual) - Mesh sides & canopies - EU Breaking system available

6x4 Hydraulic Tipping Quad trailer

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Call David For Details: 087-2347424

FARM FENCING

Domonic Frizzell for all your farm and reps fencing.

Suppliers of Tanalised Timber • Post & Rail Fencing • Round and Square Posts • Decking Timber SPECIALISTS IN KILN DRIED ROOFING TIMBER Manufacturers of Wooden Pallets and Crates

Digging and Hedging Services available

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Plant & Agri Machinery Sales Castlebar Road, Westport, Co. Mayo Telephone: (098) 29122 / (087) 2411120

Irish Shamrock Trees

Whitethorn & Beech Hedging Trees and more

• Aeos & REPS Specialists • All trees and tree plants • Refridgerated trees • Trees from €2.00 • All year round planting • Best Value Trees in Ireland.

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Trailers made to Customer Specification Delivery can be arranged

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10 Kubota M130X 07 Kubota M125X 03 Renault Temis 610 & Stoll loader 03 Reanult Temis 630 99 Landini Legend 105 95 Ford/NH 6640 93 Deutz DX6.06 92 MF390 with MF80 loader 88 Case 248 Selection of 35s, 135s

FEENEY TRAILERS 12ft x 6ft 6” Dual Purpose Livestock Trailer With or without fold-up Sheep Deck

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Ballina Heating & Plumbing Supplies Ltd

Foxford Road, Ballina - Tel: 096-22833

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€350 The Carraig Mor 20kW It heats upto 14 radiators and gives and impressive 4kW to the room.

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29 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.

How to fall asleep quickly this be done? It turns out that it can be done quite simply. In fact, it is so simple to turn off this powerful brain network that medical researchers did not believe the results of studies that proved it (Scientific American) Better still, when you do turn it off, you fall asleep quickly.

The key is to find what series of events deactivate the DMN so you can rest.

How to fall asleep fast – the technique It turns out the key to calming the mind and learning how to fall asleep fast is not an internal process. It is an external process. In other words, you cannot quiet the mind with the noisy mind. You have to go elsewhere! In this case, you need to stop focusing your attention on your inner mind and begin to tune in to where it is calm and quiet – outside the mind.

When you do, the DMN disengages (yes, this major brain network actually turns off, as measured by fMRI scans) and you fall asleep.

Here’s the method for how to fall asleep fast: 1. Take a deep breath and choose some mundane external sound to focus on. It could be the sound of a fan, or of distant traffic, the refrigerator motor, the air conditioner – any consistent and mundane sound.

2. Do nothing but tune into that sound. Just listen to it.That is all!

When you engage your attention toward an external, meaningless noise, the brain’s autopilot function turns off. Your mind calms down.

You sleep.Try it.

FALLING asleep quickly involves two things: a tired body and a calm mind. Without both of these things, you will not fall asleep! No matter how tired your body is, if your mind is not calm, you will lie awake in your own private hell. Learning how to fall asleep fast requires calming your mind.

The massive problem here is there are a million mind-calming methods out there, from self-hypnosis to meditation to breath work protocols, but rarely do they help the chronic insomniac. Why? Because a cranky little brain region called the Default Mode Network(DMN), responsible for what is commonly known as autopilot thinking, is more

powerful than mind management techniques.

Autopilot thinking: Lying in bed with your mind churning endlessly on the problems of the day.

Scientists have discovered that the DMN is responsible for this steady stream of thoughts that won’t turn off, according to the March 2010 issue of Scientific American. With the DMN active and creating an ocean of mental commotion, sleep is impossible, no matter how tired your body is.

How to fall asleep fast – the key The key to how to fall asleep fast, then, is to turn off the DMN.When you do, your mind instantly calms down and your body relaxes. Can

How to fall asleep fast – conclusion By turning off the part of your brain responsible for creating the inner commotion, noise, tension and mental activity associated with primary insomnia, you can learn how to fall asleep fast.

If this simple technique does not work for you after some practice, then one of the following may apply: 1. You do not have primary insomnia, but another issue, such as RLS, sleep apnoea, etc…

2.You have slightly more complex internal concerns, which require one level deeper intervention with the DMN.

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addiction counselling • Alcohol • Drug & Substance Abuse • Smoking • Gambling • Overeating • Addictive Sexual Behaviours • Addictive Compulsive Habits We give a personal guarantee that we will get to the root cause of your problem, and we are totally committed to helping our clients achieve their goals.

For more information or bookings call Patricia Heneghan on 087-6886239 Email: info@galway-counselling.ie Visit: www.galway-counselling.ie

JB’s DENTURE CLINIC Garden/Tone St, Ballina.

Tel: 096-72189 087-6389500 Mon-Thu 9.30 - 6pm / Fri 9.30 - 5pm

Homes, Hospital, Nursing Homes.

Appointments by arrangement

Westport Foot Clinic St. John’s Place, Westport, Co. Mayo

S.T.O.P. is a registered charity, which was set up to assist and support individuals who feel suicidal, are in distress, or those who have been bereaved by suicide.

Contact: Michelle Fox Beepark Resource Centre, Newline, Manorhamilton, Co.Leitrim

FREEPHONE: 1890-211-877 Mobile: 086 7772009 Email:northweststop@yahoo.ie

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Counselling for people with addictions eg. Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling • Relapse Programme • One-to-one Counselling • Referral system for private clients to White Oaks Rehabilitation Centre • Addiction and General counselling available Afternoon, evening and weekend appointments available

Counsellors are professionally trained and are fully accredited or working towards accreditation.

For appointments ring: 087-2879707, 086-4000555 or 074-9723822 Email: tabourhouse2004@eircom.net Tabor House, Drimark, Donegal Town

Helping people to recover

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Loss Assessors YOUR DEFINITIVE GUIDE

Your Loss Assessor will handle all aspects of the claims process

A Loss Assessor represents policyholders when they need to submit an Insurance claim, and our members have experience in dealing with all types of claim, for both private individuals and businesses.

Your Assessor will handle all aspects of the claims process, meeting with the Insurers' representatives, the Loss Adjuster or any other professional appointed by them, preparing your claim and negotiating the best possible settlement for you.They will also handle cases where liability for your claim has been refused by insurers, or where problems have arisen regarding policy liability or delays.

A Loss Assessor will:

• Attend on you immediately • Prepare the claim • Negotiate best terms for settlement on your behalf

Insurance Company will deal with it in a sympathetic manner and in such a way that does not leave you financially disadvantaged.

White & Associates

Sadly, the reality is often very different.

In dealing with a claim of any size, the Insurance Company will appoint a LOSS ADJUSTER or representative. He is ENGAGED and PAID by the Insurance Company.

• Public Loss Assessors • Independent Claim Estimators • Property Damage Insurance Consultants

There are always grey areas Claims assessing is not an exact science and there are many instances where there is no absolute answer to the way a claim for a particular item should be settled. Human nature being what it is, the Loss Adjuster is likely to lean towards his principals, the Insurance Company.

LOSS ASSESSORS charge a fee agreed with you in advance, for the work undertaken ON YOUR BEHALF

When should I appoint my Loss Assessor?

For what type of claim is a Loss Assessor needed?

The services of a Loss Assessor should be sought for all claims following loss by: •Fire • Theft • Flood • Storm • Business Interruption • Oil & Chemical Pollution • Subsidence • Computer Loss • Transit • Natural Disaster • Motor • Third Party Property Claims

Why should I need a Loss Assessor?

The only reason why anyone effects insurance is against the possibility of a claim. So when a claim does arise you have the right to expect that your

We represent you! We offer a fast professional service so don’t leave your claim to chance!

Our first consultation is free, so don't hesitate to contact us.

Leitrim: Tel: 071 983 3780 Mob: 086 600 7800 Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim

Donegal: Tel: 071 983 3865 Unit 3, Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal

info@expertassessors.ie • www.expertassessors.ie White & Associates is regulated by the Cental Bank of Ireland (formely the Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority)

The way a claim is prepared and presented if every bit as important as the way in which it is negotiated and settled.

You therefore need to appoint a LOSS ASSESSOR as soon as you realise that you have a claim.

DON’T WAIT until things start to go wrong – when the Insurance Company’s LOSS ADJUSTER tells you that you are not entitled to claim for something which you were convinced forms part of your claim – or when the LOSS ADJUSTER tries to reduce the amount you are claiming. Often quoting “small print” in the policy

Loss Assessors and Claims Managers

Tel: 096-60070 / 087-7995510 • • Members of the Insurance Institute • of Ireland • and offer a • Nationwide Service • •

Burst Pipes/Water Ingress Flood Damage Fire and Smoke Damage Storm and Lightning Damage Subsidence • Oil Leaks Business Interruption • Theft Malicious Damage/Vandalism

Contact our office for a free, no obligation, review of your insurance policy documentation.

• • • •

Have you been Burgled, items stolen or damaged?

Has your home been damaged by Burst Pipes or Leaks?

Have you had Storm Damage Or has your chimney been damaged by high winds?

Breaffy, Ballina, Co. Mayo e:info@sbassociates.ie • www.sbassociates.ie

Contact us Today for a no obligation consultation!

Clare Flanagan - Clare Office Doolin, Co. Clare Tel: 087 679 7009 Office: 065 7074 906 F: 065 7074 173 clare@auray.ie

Bart Grimes - Mayo Office Cornmarket, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo Mobile: 087-2830434 Office: 094 954 1561 F: 094 954 1723

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Visit us online www.auray.ie

No Fees unless your claim is successful

Ballinteane, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo Tel / Fax: 096-36214 Mobile: 087-6956143 declan@aaawestlossassessors.net www.aaawestlossassessors.net

Insurance Loss Assessors • Fire Damage • Oil Leaks • Flood Damage • Accidental Damage • Water Leaks • Quantity Surveying • Impact Damage

Edward Neary & Co Chartered Quantity Surveyors & Loss Assessors We take the hassle out of your insurance claim - simply we act on your behalf; commercial or residential.

Have you suffered flood, storm or fire damage? Burst pipes, water or oil leaks, vandalism, business interferences?

We look after the paperwork in negotiating your insurance claim. We act on your behalf to get the best possible outcome.

Regulated by the Financial AuthorityNationwide Service

Holborn St., Sligo

Tel: 071-9145320 • 086-3838837 Email: info@nearysurveyors.ie

COMMERCIALS

FARM LIVESTOCK

2005 TRANSIT SWB, 2 Litre Diesel, Good COndition, DOE 12/13,Average milage, €2400 Tel: 087-1922872

BELTED GALLOWAY HEIFERS Out wintered. Good quality & quiet. Price: €710 upwards.

Tel: 087-6289358

BEDFORD DIESEL MOBILE LIBRARY 1990 import from UK. Fully serviced, automatic doors.

All alloy body 18’ x 10’ high x 8’ width. Very small mileage, makes it ideal to camper or a site office.

Price: €2,300 Tel: 085-7653336 03’ FORD TRANSIT White colour, 90'000 miles on the clock. Just had 1 owner from new. MOT, just expired, But will pass test.

Van is ideal for a removals van, or conversion to camper van. Genuine reason for sale. Sligo area.

Price: €1,300 ono.

Tel: 086-0866592 VW CADDY DIESEL 02, DOE test 12 Months, 4 new tyres and timing belt and water pump done. €2,300. Tel: 086-8943676 FARM EQUIPMENT

10’ X 6’ CATTLE TRAILER Tractor drawn, single wheel on each side. Sligo area.

Price: €250 ono Tel: 087-6145916 MUCK SPREADER Flemming muck spreader, 2 years old. Little work done.

As new. Mayo area. €1, 300 Tel: 087-7904418 PZ HAYBOB In good condition, new tyres and springs , good gates, crop divider and drive shaft - grab yourself a bargain! €940 No Provate numbers please.

Tel: 087-2042396

SUFFOLK RAM 2 years old, excellent breeding quality. Suitable for the 2013 breeding season.

Near Killala area co. Mayo.

Price: €130. Telephone 087-9485286 after 7pm CROSS BRED EWE LAMBS (Light) dipped, dosed, eating meal. Will make nice hogget's. Price: €60 Tel: 087-6289358 HAZELWOOD LAND FOR SALE 6.5 acres, good quality grazing, with road frontage.

Tel: 071-9141458 SHORTHORN HEIFER WEANLINGS Born spring 2012. Very good quality, weaned, make excellent breeding replacements, out wintered stock.

Mayo area. Call for price.

Tel: 087-2853594 20 CHAROLAIS HEIFERS 20 super quality golden/white Charolais heifers. Have to be seen to be appreciated.Weighing on average 430-440 kgs. Price on inspection. Sligo area.

Call for prices.

Tel: 087-2216103 RAMS 4 horned rams, good strong sheep. Ready for work.

Mayo area. Price: €200 Tel: 085-7693370 SUCK CALVES Mixed breeds, 3-4 weeks old, top quality, suit bucket feeding or suckling.

Tel: 087-7127052 Ballina, Co. Mayo

4 YOUNG HENS Rhode island red & light Sussex cross. Over stocked.

Price: €50 Tel: 087-2706123 SUFFOLK RAM 2 year old Suffolk ram. Excellent quality, great length & height. Ready for breeding now, & in future years.

Mayo area. Price: €250 Tel: 087-9485286 GOOD SUFFOLK SHEEP 7 Suffolk Ewes, all with full mouth of teeth. All suitable for breeding. All have previously raised twin lambs. All from good breeding flock.

Ages 3 to 5 years. All in good condition. Regular dosing. Easy to handle.West Mayo area.

Price: €75 each.

Tel: 087-6184154 FEATURED

BALLYMOTE INDOOR COUNTRY MARKET Every Saturday. Loftus hall 10 am til noon. We are looking for new producers.

All local quality fresh home produce. Hand made crafts etc. No buying in. Stalls €25 for whole year.

Call Liz: 085-1013226 NOKIA 6610I

SUPPLY OF ASH TREES Seasoned, ready for cutting for fire wood. Prices reasonable. Crossmollina area.

Tel: 085-7653336 2 GO CART SEATS Suit 10 yr old plus, used only a few times. Price: €100. Plus BMX bike never used. Price: €70 Tel: 086-8730124 BUSINESS INVESTMENT Invest in a small business starting up with a guaranteed return. It's a recession beating contact.

Tel: Padraig 087-9982216 REAL AUTHENTIC JEWELLERY 2 x Women's Rings. 1 x 25carrot. Also Diamond embraced Broach available.

Sligo Town area. Please call 087-7128857 If there is no answer, please txt details, & I will call back.

PRICE NEGOTIABLE VARIOUS Suit in good condition €250. Computer table €100. 2 coffee tables €50 €60. Cabinet with glass €350. Sligo area.

Tel:086-8357127 / 071-9167664 HEDGING FOR SALE Strong 2 year old plants. Escallonia, Olearia (sea holly), Laurel, Fuchsia, Senecio. All in 2L pots.

Ballina area. Price: €1.95 Also Beech bareroot 4-5ft only €2.95 Tel: 096-45353 HOLIDAY HOME

Unlocked to all networks in excellent condition looks like new. Easy for anyone to use. can post. Roscommon area. Price: €75.00 No private number or texts calls only Tel: 085-7572125

FREE PRIVATE CLASSIFIED

2 BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT On 5 star golf resort, near Murcia airport, & 55 minutes from Alicante, airport pick up - organised, apart-

ment is fully furnished, large swimming pool, just off our extended pation, 24 hour security. €40 per night Tel: 086-8591954 gallagherrentals@ hotmail.com HOUSEHOLD

CORNER TV CABINET Like new. Price: €90 Tel: 087-0531328 TV STAND Pine make. Mayo area. Price: €50 as new.

Tel: 086-0727923 2 ARMCHAIRS Comes from a 3 piece suite.

Brown / gold fabric - draylon. With wood insert @ sides. Good condition.

Mayo area. Price: €50 each.

Tel: 087-8109485 BUNK BEDS FOR SALE 2 sets of bunk beds, like new, comes with mattresses. Good condition.

Mayo area. Prices €100 each.

Tel: 094-9035795 STANLEY OIL STOVE In excellent working condition. €400 ono.

Tel: 085-1000998 COMPUTER DESK Good condition, plus The World Book Encyclopaedia, perfect condition.

Sligo area.

Tel: 071-9166541 VARIOUS ANTIQUES old solid wood church door 35" x 83" Price: €450.

Teak door, glass & panel 32" x 78" Price: €50. Internal door panel white 30" x 78" Price: €25. 16" steel frame fireplace €150 Tel: 0868505794 VARIOUS FURNITURE ITEMS Suite of furniture, cabinet

with glass, 2 coffee tables, small wooden filing cabinet, & old type mirror. Sligo area. Call me for prices.

Tel: 071-9167664 / 086-8357127 3 PIECE SUITE Couch & chairs set, Fabric cover, in perfect condition, no scratches, nothing broken. Price: €600 ono.Also 2 double beds available.

Everything included, 2 x doulbe beds, 2 x mattress's, 2 x head boards.Absolutely perfect condition. Genuine reason for the sell.

Sligo area.

Tel: 086-3123124 / 071-9146113

for 2 years, has been taxed for 12 months. Reduced to sell. Roscommon area.

Price: €10,000 Tel: 087-6190237 HONDA ACCORD 2.2l Dual aircon, Sunfoof, Full leather interior. Cruise control, Multifunction steering wheel. Sat Nav, Electric seats/mirrors. Bluetooth, ipod connection, 6 cd player. Parking sensors, Serviced every 10, 000k and full service history record.

New tyres. Sold with 2 year NCT. Taxed until 2013, Genuine reason for sale.

No time wasters please.

Sligo area. Price: €14, 200 Tel: 087-6783480

MOTORS PETS 01 BMW 316 SILVER IN COLOUR very clean car, 18'' allows 6 disc changer very clean clear car, going in 2 NCT Ring for More Details 087-9327126 BLACK HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2 Litre, 2003, 90,000 miles, 4wd, reasonable condition, diesel, good mechanically and good tyres, Price €2400. Sold as seen.

Tel; 087-1941144 2001 TOYOTA YARIS 1.0 Terra, 998cc. 97,000 miles. 2 Careful Owners €2,500 ono. Cash Sale Only, NO PRIVATE NUMBERS. Call Frank: 087-2862560 1999 BMW 3 SERIES Blue metallic, NCT End of October, 106,000 miles, very clean car, €1400 Tel: 087-3190517 TOYOTA AURIS 09’ 5 door hatchback.

Driver & passenger airbags.

ABS. Electric windows & mirrors.

Immobiliser.

Radio/CD player. Remote central locking. Power steering, front electric windows. Full service history.

Just passed NCT, covered

PUPS FOR SALE 5 Pure bred cavalier king charles. 8 weeks old, wormed and microchipped, 3 black and tanned females, 1ruby female and 1 ruby male. €300. Tel Simon: 0851024275 JACK RUSSELL PUPS FOR SALE €50. Tel: 071-9167116 or 086-2406299 KITTENS AVAILABLE Ready to go, 8 weeks old, friendly, using litter tray, & eating. Free to good home only. Donegal area.

Tel: 086-3645177 anytime

SPORTS

GIANT 28" MANS BIKE Comes fitted with an electric motor. Ballina area.

Price: €600 Tel: 096-22337

WRITE YOUR ADVERT HERE:

NO. OF ISSUES TO APPEAR IN (MAX 3) : HEADING TO APPEAR UNDER: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: THE FOLLOWING DETAILS ARE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY AND WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED. These details MUST be completed for all adverts NAME: ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE NUMBER: EMAIL: Please tick if you do not wish to avail of offers and information Northwest Express may offer from time to time

(MAX 30 WORDS) Post the completed form to FREE CLASSIFIEDS, Northwest Express, Office 3, Unit 7, North West Business Park, Collooney, Co. Sligo STRICTLY PRIVATE ADVERTISERS ONLY - BUSINESSES CAN CALL 071-9154538 AND SPEAK TO ONE OF OUR FRIENDLY SALES REPRESENTATIVES ABOUT OUR EXCELLENT RATES.

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SUPERCOLOUR PLAROID CAMERA 635 Camera. €70 Tel: 086-0727923 LARGE QUANTITY OF FIRST CLASS TURF AND WOOD For Sale. Shed Stored, delivered. Tel: 087-7462440 GRACCO BUGGY with rain cover and foot muff for sale. In excellent condition. Seldom used. Car seat also sits in buggy. Also 2 car seats. €100 the lot one. Black steel frame bunkebeds. Double on bottom, single on top for sale €85 one. Tel 087 7961943

3 PIECE SUITE 3 Seater and 2 arm chairs in perfect condiiton, colour is pink, €350 ono.

Tel: 087-2910664 (North Sligo area) NOKIA 6230I Condition New, No marks or scratches, one the most popular phones, ever made.

Easy for anyone to use .Can post Calls only no texts or private number Tel: (085) 7572125 €65 VARIOUS Suit in good condition €250. Computer table €100. 2 coffee tables €50 €60. Cabinet with glass €350. Sligo area.

Tel:086-8357127 / 071-9167664

HEDGING FOR SALE Strong 2 year old plants. Escallonia, Olearia (sea holly), Laurel, Fuchsia, Senecio. All in 2L pots.

Ballina area. Price: €1.95 Also Beech bareroot 4-5ft only €2.95 Tel: 096-45353 NOKIA 6610I Unlocked to all networks in excellent condition looks like new.

Easy for anyone to use . can post. Roscommon area.

Price: €45.00 No private number or texts calls only Tel: 085 7572125 DRY SEASON HOPPER large quantities of Turf / fire wood. Truck / lorry loads.

Tel: 087-6321268 VARIOUS ANTIQUES old solid wood church door 35" x 83" Price: €450.

Teak door, glass & panel 32" x 78" Price: €50. Internal door panel white 30" x 78" Price: €25. 16" steel frame fireplace €150 Tel: 0868505794 JOIN ‘THE DISCOVERY GROUP’ discuss and unfold god’s scriptures in a friendly multi-demoninational gathering every Tuesday 2.30pm to 3.30pm at the Ballina Manor Hotel, please bring a friend.

Septic Tank Emptying & Desludging We also fit Tanks, Percolation Areas, Polishing filters, Pumps etc

Waste Permit Holder Frank Gallagher Construction

Tel: 087-2311754

FREE PRIVATE CLASSIFIED

HOUSE FOR SALE 1 Mile from Frenchpark, three bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining area and sitting room, big garden, ideal holiday home or retirement home, price €38,000.

Tel: 087-061-9687 STANLEY NO. 8 With splash back, as new.

Also 07' Toyota Ayris, 8,000 miles. 1 owner. Petrol, Sligo area.

Price: €6,500 Tel: 086-8943676 MUCK SPREADER Flemming muck spreader, 2 years old. Little work done.

As new. Mayo area.

Price: €1, 300 Tel: 087-7904418 BALE SPLITTER Perfect condition bale splitter. No damage, perfect working order.

Roscommon area.

Price: €950 Tel: 086-8572912 PARTS FOR MASSEY FERGUSON 35 120 Diesel, Ford 3000 Tractor perfect engine. €1500. Tel: 085-7402518 SELECTION OF HORSE DRAWN MACHINERY also a selection of antiques, skillet pots, creamery can, oil and tilly lamps Tel: 085-7402518

Feb 2013 • €2.00 • Issue 4

INSIDE THIS MONTHS EDITION • OVER 300 OUT AND ABOUT PHOTOS! • INTERVIEWS WITH WELL KNOWN LOCAL FACES! • FULL GUIDE TO ALL THE MONTHS GIGS & EVENTS ISSN 2009-5422

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ON SALE NOW

BRANCH SHREDDER / CHIPPER WANTED If damaged, I'm Willing to do mechanical or body repairs to it. Ballina area.

Tel: 086-3458330

RAMS 4 horned rams, good strong sheep. Ready for work.

Mayo area. Price: €200 Tel: 085-7693370

HAZELWOOD LAND FOR SALE 6.5 acres, good quality grazing, with road frontage.

Tel: 071-9141458

WANTED Grazing for sheep, short term or long term. Crossmolina, Killala area.

Tel: 087-9854946

SHORTHORN WEANLINGS Born spring 2012. Very good quality, weaned, make excellent breeding replacements, out wintered stock.

Mayo area. Call for price.

Tel: 087-2853594

4 YOUNG HENS Rhode island red & light Sussex cross. Over stocked.

Price: €50 Tel: 087-2706123

20 CHAROLAIS HEIFERS 20 super quality golden/white Charolais heifers. Have to be seen to be appreciated.Weighing on average 430-440 kgs. Price on inspection. Sligo area.

Call for prices.

Tel: 087-2216103

CHECK OUT OUR NEW “REAR OF THE YEAR” COMPETITION

SUFFOLK RAM 2 year old Suffolk ram. Excellent quality, great length & height. Ready for breeding now, & in future years.

Mayo area. Price: €250 Tel: 087-9485286 GOOD SUFFOLK SHEEP 7 Suffolk Ewes, all with full mouth of teeth. All suitable for breeding. All have previ-

ously raised twin lambs. All from good breeding flock.

Ages 3 to 5 years. All in good condition. Regular dosing. Easy to handle.West Mayo area.

Price: €75 each.

Tel: 087-6184154 WEANLING BULLS Charlaois Weanling bulls, 420 – 485kgs. Fully weaned.

Roscommon area. Call for prices.

Tel: 087-9628728 30 FREISAN BULL CALVES Born in January & February. Eating meal. Sligo area.

Price: €410 each.

Tel: 087-6733601 MANS 28" GIANT BICYCLE Hardly ever used, mint condition. Ballina area, already converted to an electric bike but easily changed by replacing front wheel, price with electric version €700,

without €380 Tel:087-9698790 / 096-22337 MIRROR DINGHY Wooden. Sail number 68772. Outside is sanded and ready for painting.

Comes with €150 worth of paint and launching trolley.

Excellent starter boat and only a small amount of work required to get it into the water. Leitrim area.

Price: €450 Call Richard on 086-1700315 FORD COURIER VAN 99’ Ford courier, 56, 500 Genuine miles. Very good on diesel. Sligo area.

Price: €650 Tel: 087-9842659

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(MAX 30 WORDS) Post the completed form to FREE CLASSIFIEDS, Northwest Express, Office 3, Unit 7, North West Business Park, Collooney, Co. Sligo STRICTLY PRIVATE ADVERTISERS ONLY - BUSINESSES CAN CALL 071-9154538 AND SPEAK TO ONE OF OUR FRIENDLY SALES REPRESENTATIVES ABOUT OUR EXCELLENT RATES.

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Gilroy Glass Ltd

EST. 1980

Extensive Showroom in Toberbride Business Park, Collooney, Co. Sligo @ Galway Roundabout

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140BHP CC.............................€32,500 2011 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP CC.............................€27,500 2011 VW Passat 1.6TDI Highline Extras........................€23,500 2011 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline..............................€21,500 2010 VW Passat CC 2.0TDI Sports...............................€25,500 2010 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP Highline.....................€21,000 2010 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP Comfortline................€19,500 2010 VW Passat 1.6TDI...............................................€18,500 2010 VW Passat 1.9TDI Comfortline.............................€18,500 2009 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP CC............................€22,500 2009 VW Passat 1.9TDI ..............................................€16,500 JETTA RANGE 2012 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI €22,500 2011 VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Comfortline ..............................€19,500 2011 VW Jetta 1.6TDI New Model (27000)..................€21,000 2010 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI Comfortline Extras.....................€17,000 2010 VW Jetta 1.4 TSI Petrol.......................................€15,000 2009 VW Jetta 1.6FSI Petrol.........................................€11,500 2009 VW Jetta 1.9TDI Comfortline Choice....................€13,500 2008 VW Jetta 1.9TDI €12,500 GOLF RANGE 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI “R” Model A/T..........................€23,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI Sports Model.............................€21,000 2012 VW Golf TDI 5DR ...............................................€21,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI Plus Model.................................€23,500 2011 VW Golf Petrol Highline.......................................€16,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI Highline A/T...............................€22,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI BM Cabriolet.............................€24,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR Comfortline.........................€19,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR White.................................€18,500 2010 VW Golf 1.6TDI Plus Comfortline..........................€17,000 2010 VW Golf 1.4 5 Dr Comfortline.............................€15,500 2010 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR.........................................€16,500 2009 VW Golf 2.0TDI.................................................€15,000 2009 VW Golf 1.9TDI Plus (32K)..................................€16,500 2009 VW Golf 1.4 5Dr................................................€11,500 2009 VW Golf TDI Comfortline...................................€13,500 2008 VW Golf 1.4GT Sport ( Black).............................€10,500 2008 VW Golf 1.4 Comfortline....................................€10,500 2008 VW Golf 1.9TDI..................................................€12,500 2007 VW Golf 1.9TDI..................................................€10,500 2007 VW Golf 1.4 Petrol...............................................€8,500 2007 VW Golf TDI Van.................................................€6,000 2007 VW Golf 1.9TDI 5DR Sports................................€10,500 2006 VW Golf 1.9TDI 5DR............................................€7,500 2006 VW Golf 1.4 3DR Sports.......................................€7,500 2005 VW Golf 1.9 Comfortline A/T................................€8,500 2005 VW Golf 1.6 Sport Petrol......................................€6,500 2002 VW Golf GTI 1.8 5DR...........................................€4,500

SCIRROCO RANGE 2012 VW Scirroco 1.4TSI 122BHP................................€22,500 2010 VW Scirroco 2.0TDI 140BHP 6Sp Extras...............€19,500 4 X 4 PASSENGER RANGE 2012 VW Tiguan Passenger Extras................................€27,500 2011 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI Sport......................................€28,500 2010 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI 2 Wheel Drive Passenger.......€22,500 2008 VW Tiguan 2.0DSL 4 Wheel DrivePassenger........€19,500 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitaro 2.0DSL 4x4 Passenger.........€14,000 2008 Kia Carnival 7 Seater..........................................€10,500 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Intense Model 5 Seater...............€14,950 2007 Landrover Freelander 2 TD4 Passenger................€13,500 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL 5 Seater..................€11,000 ESTATE CARS 2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI Trendline.................................€27,500 2011 VW Passat 1.6TDI Estate Comfortline ...................€22,500 2009VW Passat TDI Estate Highline..............................€18,500 2009 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP Estate Highline...........€13,500 2006 Audi A4 2.0 140BHP Estate Extras.....................€10,950 2003 VW Passat 1.9TDI Estate A/T.................................€5,500 7 SEATER RANGE 2012 VW Sharan 2.0TDI 7 Seater................................€34,500 2012 VW Touran TDI 7 Seater....................................€25,500 2012 Vw Caddy Life Passenger 7 Seater.......................€25,500 2008 Ford Galaxy TDI 7 Seater Zetec..........................€16,500 2008 VW Caddy Passenger DSL 5 Seater.....................€12,500 2007 VW Touran 1.9TDI 7 Seater.................................€11,500 AUDI RANGE 2010 A4 2.0TDI Extras................................................€24,500 2009 A4 2.0TDI .........................................................€21,000 2008 A4 2.0TDI..........................................................€18,500 2008 A3 1.9TDI Sport.................................................€13,500 2007 A4 1.9TDI...........................................................€11,500 2006 A4 2.0 140BHP Estate Extras...............................€10,950 VOLVO RANGE 2007 Volvo S40 1.6 DSL................................................€9,500 2006 Volvo S40 1.6DSL................................................€8,500 2004 Volvo S40 DSl......................................................€3,000 2002 Volvo S40 1.9DSl.................................................€3,000 TOYOTA RANGE 2012 Toyota Corolla D4D............................................€18,500 2012 Toyota Yaris 5DR (11K)........................................€14,950 2011 Toyota Rav 4 2.2 DSL Passenger..........................€23,950 2011 Toyota Avensis D4D Dsl ......................................€19,000 2011 Toyota Corolla D4D.............................................€16,500 2009 Toyota Avensis D4D ...........................................€13,500 2009 Toyota Auris 1.4 3dr...........................................€10,000 2009 Toyota Auris D4D Van Extras................................€9,500 2008 Toyota Corolla 1.4................................................€8,000 2008 Toyota Avensis Dsl Est. Verso.................................€9,500 2008 Toyota Verso 1.6 7 Seater.....................................€7,500 2007 Toyota Rav 4 D4D Passenger...............................€13,950 FORD RANGE 2010 Ford Focus 1.6 5DR DSL A/T................................€16,500 2008 Ford Galaxy 7 Seater.........................................€16,500 2008 Ford Focus DSL H/B 5DR.....................................€10,000 2008 Ford Mondeo DSL...............................................€11,500 2008 Ford Focus 2.0 TDI ( CC Model ).........................€13,500 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.25...................................................€6,500 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 DSL Van........................................€8,500 2008 Ford Focus 1.4 5DR Zetec.....................................€8,500 2007 Ford Focus 1.4 5DR .............................................€6,500 2007 Ford Fusion 1.4 5DR 18K.......................................€7,500 2006 Ford Fusion 1.4 5DR.............................................€6,500 2006 Ford Mondeo 1.8 Petrol........................................€3,500 OPEL RANGE 2009 Opel Corsa 1.3 DSL..............................................€8,500 2007 Opel Vectra 1.9DSl...............................................€8,500 2007 Opel Zafira Dsl 7 Seater.....................................€10,500 2006 Opel Astra 1.4 5Dr...............................................€6,500 2006 Opel Vectra 1.6....................................................€6,000 2006 Opel Zafira 1.6 7 Seater.......................................€7,500 2006 Opel Vivaro 1.9 Dsl Van.......................................€6,500 2006 Opel Astra 1.7 Dsl Van.........................................€6,000 2005 Opel Zafari 7 Seater............................................€5,000 SEAT RANGE 2006 Seat Cordoba 1.4 Sal...........................................€5,000 2004 Seat Cordoba 1.2 Sal...........................................€3,500 2003 Seat Ibiza 1.2 5DR...............................................€3,000 PEUGEOT RANGE 2009 Peugeot 407 1.6DSL Extras Choice........................€9,500 2007 Peugeot 407 Dsl Estate SW....................................€7,500 2007 Peugeot 307 1.4 5Dr............................................€6,500 2007 Peugeot 407 Dsl Solaire Model.............................€6,500 2006 Peugeot 307 DSL 7 Seater....................................€6,500 2006 Peugeot 307 1.4 5DR...........................................€6,000 2006 Peugeot 206 5DR.................................................€5,000 2005 Peugeot 206 5DR.................................................€4,500

HONDA RANGE 2005 Honda Civic 1.6...................................................€5,000 2005 Honda HRV 1.6....................................................€5,500 2005 Honda Accord 2.0 Petrol (35K).............................€5,000 2004 Honda Civic A/T...................................................€4,500 2003 Honda Civic 1.4i...................................................€3,500 BMW RANGE 2008 BMW 316i Extras................................................€12,500 2007 BMW 320DSL ...................................................€10,500 2004 BMW 320 DSL.....................................................€6,500 2004 BMW 320 DSL Estate...........................................€6,500 2003 BMW 316 Compact..............................................€3,000 2002 BMW 520 DSl......................................................€3,500 MITSUBISHI RANGE 2013 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 LWB...........................€33,750+VAT 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2 Comm...................€25,000+VAT 2013 Mitsubishi L200 Crew Cab...................................€35,000 2013 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 5DR........................................€12,500 2013 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 DSL Jeep 5 Seater..................€24,500 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 DSL....................................€21,500 2011 Mitsubishi ASX 1.6 Petrol Estate 5DR (2K).............€19,500 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 Petrol .................................€16,500 2011 Mitsubishi Colt Cabrio 1.5....................................€12,500 2011 Mitsubishi Colt 5DR Automatic (10K)....................€12,500 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 Extras.................................€10,000 2010Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSl Commercial ..............€17,000 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL Comm.....................€14,500 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 Petrol...................................€9,000 2008 L200 Crew Cab Extras........................................€14,500 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5............................................€8,000 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 DSL Sports..........................€13,500 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 LWB A/T............................€13,500 AUTOMATIC RANGE 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI “R” Model A/T..........................€23,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI A/T...........................................€22,500 2012 VW Jetta 1.6TDI A/T .........................................€24,500 2011 VW Passat 2.0 TDI Hline 140HP Leather (11K)......€25,500 2011 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI A/T..........................................€22,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6 TDI A/T.........................................€22,500 2011 Mitsubishi Colt 5DR A/T (5K)...............................€12,500 2010 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline...............................€18,500 2009 VW Passat 1.4 TSI Comfortline............................€15,000 2008 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP C/L A/T.....................€15,000 2008 VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG........................................€13,500 2008 Kia Rio 1.4 A/T....................................................€8,000 2007 Kia Sorento ex Passenger A/T leather..................€10,500 2007 VW Passat 2.0 Highline DSG...............................€12,500 2007 VW Jetta 1.9TDI A/T Comfortline........................€10,500 2007 VW Jetta 1.6 DSG................................................€8,500 SUBARU RANGE 2007 Subaru Impressa 1.5 Extras...................................€5,000 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.0...............................................€5,000 2004 Subaru Forrester 2.0 A/T 4WD.............................€5,500 2000 Subaru Forrester 2.0 4WD....................................€3,000 SKODA RANGE 2007 Skoda Octania 1.4 Petrol......................................€6,500 2004 Skoda Octavia 1.4...............................................€3,000 2003 Skoda Octavia 1.4...............................................€2,500 2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI..........................................€3,000 2002 Skoda Octavia 1.4...............................................€2,000 CITROEN RANGE 2005 Citroen C5 DSL.....................................................€3,500 2004 Citroen Picasso 1.4...............................................€3,500 2003 Citroen Xsara 1.4.................................................€2,500 2002 Citroen Saxo 1.0..................................................€1,500 RENAULT RANGE 2006 Renault Megane 1.4 Sal.......................................€5,000 2005 Renault Clio 1.2....................................................€3,500 2005 Renault Scenic 1.5DSL..........................................€4,500 2004 Renaukt Scenic 1.5DSL..........................................€3,000 2004 Renault Megane ..................................................€3,000 2004 Renault Laguna 1.9 Dsl........................................€4,500 2004 Renault Scenic 1.6..................................................€3,00 2004 Renault Grand Scenic 7 Seater 1.6........................€4,500 2003 Renault Clio .........................................................€2,500 NISSAN RANGE 2011 Nissan Quashqui 1.5 DSL....................................€22,500 2010 Nissan Quashqui 1.5 DSL....................................€18,500 2008 Nissan Quashqui 1.5DSL.....................................€14,500 2008 Nissan Primera 1.6 SVE .......................................€6,500 2008 Nissan Note 1.5...................................................€6,500 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5TDI 7 Seater Passenger.........€9,500 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5TDI Comm A/T......................€8,500 2007 Nissan Almera 1.5 Sal .........................................€5,950 2007 Nissan Primera 1.6...............................................€5,000 2006 Nissan Almera 1.5................................................€5,500 2005 Nissan Micra 1.5 DSL...........................................€4,500 2005 Nissan Xtrail DSL..................................................€6,000 2005 Nissan Almera 1.5................................................€4,500 2005 Nissan Kubistar Van..............................................€4,000

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LEXUS RANGE 2008 Lexus is220 DSL Extras........................................€12,500 2007 Lexus is220 DSL Extras........................................€10,500 FIAT RANGE 2006 Fiat Punto 3DR.....................................................€3,500 2003 Fiat Punto 5DR......................................................€1,800 MAZDA RANGE 2009 Mazda 3 1.6 Saloon...........................................€7,500 2007 Mazda 6 2.0DSL Touring......................................€7,500 2007 Mazda 6 1.8........................................................€5,500 2002 Mazda 323..........................................................€1,800 2001 Mazda Primo 1.3 H/B...........................................€1,500 2000 Mazda Premacy 1.8 MPV.....................................€2,000 HYUNDAI RANGE 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0DSL Comm.........................€12,500 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Comm.....................................€10,500 2006 Hyundai Tuscon Passenger...................................€8,500 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Comm......................................€6,500 2005 Hyundai Tuscon 2.0 DSL Passenger........................€6,000 2004 Hyundai Trajet Dsl 7 Seater...................................€4,000 2004 Hyundai Lantra 1.6...............................................€2,500 2004 Hyundai Coupe 1.6..............................................€3,500 2003 Hyundai Santa FE 2.0 DSL Passenger.....................€4,500 2001 Hyundai Accent 1.3..............................................€1,300 CARS SOLD AS SEEN CARS UNDER €1000 2002 Vw Polo 1.4 Saloon 2002 Fiat Punto 2001 Peugeot 206 5DR 2001 Citroen Xsara Diesel 2001 Hyundai Accent 2001 Chevrolet Lanos 1.4 2001 Hyundai Matiz 1000 2001 Opel Astra 1.4 Saloon 2000 Nissan Almera 2000 Ford Fiesta 5DR 2000 Opel Corsa 2000 Vw Caddy Van CARS UNDER €1,500 2003 Rover 45 2002 Vw Bora 1.9TDI 2002 Nissan Almera 2002 Hyundai Accent 2002 Hyundai Getz 2002 Ford Mondeo Petrol 2002 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Ghia 2002 Honda Accord Petrol 2002 Opel Corsa 2002 Peugeot 205 5Dr 2002 Mazda 323 Sal 2002 Honda 2.0 VTec 2001 Honda Civic CARS UNDER €2,000 2004 Hyundai Latre Petrol 2004 Hyundai Accent 2004 MG ZR 105 Plus 2003 Renault Megane 1.4 H/B 2003 Ford Mondeo Dsl 2003 Honda Civic 1.4 2003 Renault Xlio 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma 2003 Nissan Almera 2003 Peugeot 206 2003 Suzuki Liana Petrol CARS UNDER €2,500 2005 Renault Laguna Petrol 2005 Opel Agila 1.0 Petrol 2004 Mazda 6 Dsl 2004 Nissan Almera 2004 Nissan Primera Dsl 2004 Citroen Picasso Petrol CARS UNDER €3,000 2005 Citroen C5 Dsl 2005 Nissan Almera 2005 Renault Laguna Petrol 2005 Renault Clio 1.0 5DR 2003Vw Passat 1.9TDI

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