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Local communities to pay for road maintenance I

N what must be regarded as a shock to hard-pressed communities across the northwest comes the news that they are being asked to contribute up to half the cost of repairs to their roads, as part of a State-wide scheme being

promoted by the Government.

Under a pilot programme announced by Minister for State Alan Kelly within the past few days the Government is providing €10.6 million which has been matched by almost €4 million of private money.

The announcement follows comments from Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar in March that no regional or local road improvements will take place for “the next couple of years”.

The news may give rise to concern

in Sligo where the council at present contributes the least amount nationwide of the road tax fund or other “own resources” for the upkeep of roads.

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hanks to Leitrim Development Company, it's all systems go for talented young garden designer, Leonie Cornelius from Fivemilebourne, Co. Leitrim. Her show garden for the prestigious national gardening show Bloom In The Park, has just received Leader funding to ensure it goes ahead.

"It's busy busy busy for me now", says Leonie Cornelius, "My building team and myself are working against the clock now to ensure everything is perfect for the judges when Bloom 2013 begins on Wednesday 29th May".

Leonie Cornelius is a qualified garden designer and interior architect who runs Blume Design House (www.blume.ie). In 2012 she came to national attention, winning the RTE SuperGarden competition for designing a family garden. This was followed by a prestigious gold medal and Best in Category award at Bloom In the Park, Dublin. This year she was the garden design expert on RTE television show ‘Today’ with Dáithí Ó Sé and Maura Derrane. Her regular

fortnightly slot featured her own designs and plantings based on wild nature and beautiful architecture.

Leonie's show garden for Bloom next month has a gorgeous title - "A Love Letter to the West" based on the beauty and spirit of the West. It is modern yet stylishly natural, with a dramatic scorched timber garden hut and beautiful natural planting. After Bloom, "A Love Letter to the West" will be moving back to Leitrim so everyone will get a chance to see it and enjoy its beauty.

Tom Lavin, CEO of Leitrim Development Company is very supportive of the project, saying, “Leitrim Development Company (LDC) is delighted to support Leonie Cornelius of Blume Garden Design with the development and expansion of her business. Leonie came to us with a strong proposal to grow her business and client base over the next five years. Leonie has a unique style, approach and talent and this is evident in her success to date.

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the Board of LDC takes into consideration a number of factors including innovation; sustainability; value for money; job creation and the social and economic impacts for the local area. The Company feels that Leonie’s project represents all of those factors in abundance.

"Leonie’s garden design for Bloom 2013 takes inspiration from Leitrim’s sloping meadows as well as the county’s unique heritage and style.

This is a unique way of promoting Leitrim’s beautiful landscape to a wider audience.” This project received grant aid from the Leitrim Development Company Rural Development Programme (LEADER).

Leonie is effusive in her thanks to LDC, contractor Paul Taylor from Gorteen, her building team and her other supporters, including Horkans who are supplying her with the enormous number of plants needed for a successful show garden.

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Communities asked to pay for road maintenance Continued from front page According to official figures, Sligo’s contribution was just 9% of the funding required for roads. Just ahead was Roscommon at 12%, with Longford (15%), Offaly (15%) and Donegal (16%).

These are some of the councils seemingly reluctant to contribute more of the road tax fund or other “own resources” to the upkeep of their roads.

Speaking this week, Mr Kelly said the new Government pilot scheme was extending nationally arrangements which were already in place in a number of

local authorities. Under these arrangements businesses, local chambers of commerce and even individuals either contribute labour or finance to road maintenance.

“We have got to be realistic we do not have the same amount of funding as previous years”, Mr Kelly told RTE’s Morning Ireland .

Local authorities have already been told €42 million previously earmarked for road improvements could be switched to road maintenance this year.

Local communities are being asked to identify which road repair schemes they

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This issue of road maintenance is pertinent at the moment, of course, since after a series of long and wet winters with flooding and freezing conditions many of the West’s regional and local roads are in a very poor condition.

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Countdown to Ballina Lions “Race the Ras” fund-raiser

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UST a few days left before the Race the Ras Charity Cycle and Ballina Lions Club’s fund-raiser to raise funds for three charities – Breast Cancer Research, Multiple Sclerosis and Cystic Fibrosis.

Members and friends will cycle 145 km from Naas to Skerries this weekend as part of the fund-raising effort. Cheques will be presented to the three chosen charities in Skerries at the conclusion of the Ras on Sunday, 26th May. Cystic Fibrosis is Ireland’s most common life-threatening inherited disease. CF affects the glands, damaging many organs including the lungs, pancreas, the digestive tract and the reproductive system. Funds raised from this event are required to build the much-needed five-bedroom MS Respite Centre at Woodhaven,

Sea Road, Sligo. This building will provide a spacious treatment facility and residential accommodation in a scenic location for people in the North West with Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological conditions, their families and friends.

All donations will be greatly accepted. Funds can be transferred to the following bank account: AIB Bank, Pearse St., Ballina, Co. Mayo. Account No: 03456043; Sort Code: 937079.

Further information can be obtained from Oliver Murphy (087) 2441605, Mattie Coleman or any member of Ballina Lions Club.

Last year the club raised over €20,000 for Aware and Local Charities in the same sponsored cycle.

This year they are endeavouring to help these worthy causes, so the support of the public would be much appreciated.

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nationwide consumer survey, commissioned for the World Hypertension Day 2013 public awareness campaign, launched on Friday last revealed that 1 in 4 (24%) Irish people have been diagnosed with hypertension.

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure and is a common cause of stroke and heart attack.

The survey findings also detailed that just 6% of Irish people are aware that hypertension usually has no symptoms. This is unsurprising since 48% of respondents with hypertension were diagnosed

while visiting their medical practitioner for a different complaint. The survey also highlighted that only 1 in 3 people (32%) actually know their personal blood pressure reading.

Medical Director of the Irish Heart Foundation, Dr Angie Brown commented at the launch of this year’s World Hypertension Day, “The only way to know if you have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is to have it checked. Even if you feel well and healthy, you could still have hypertension which is a silent risk factor for stroke and heart attack. If left unchecked and

unmanaged, hypertension can cause narrowing and blockage of the arteries leading to heart attack, stroke and kidney damage. The good news is that once detected, hypertension can be effectively managed through lifestyle changes such as being a healthy weight, being active and consuming less salt, less calories and less alcohol. In some cases doctors will recommend a combination of lifestyle changes and medication to manage the condition.”

To mark World Hypertension Day (May 17th), the Irish Heart Foundation has created a dedicated webpage where the public can find out more about this chronic condition – www.irishheart.ie/hypertensi on. The Irish Heart Foundation also coordinated a free blood pressure check road show which visited Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Galway throughout the week and today (17 May) visits Dublin’s Blanchardstown Centre until 2pm. Shay Byrne, Radio One DJ and Ireland’s World Hypertension Day ambassador, said, “Your blood pressure can be

affected by so many factors such as your lifestyle, your diet, your weight and how much exercise you do. It’s important to know what your numbers are and if they are healthy.

Remember healthy blood pressure equals a healthy heart beat.”

The survey findings also noted that Irish people get their blood pressure checked quite regularly with 77% having checks in the last 12 months; just over 53% have their blood pressure checked once a year or less.

Key Stats: 24% Irish people diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure) 6% know that hypertension usually has no symptoms 48% people diagnosed with hypertension presented with unrelated symptoms 32% know their blood pressure 77% Irish people have had their blood pressure checked in the last year 53% have their blood pressure checked once a year or less 7-11 months average time span between blood pressure checks for Irish people

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The Secret Life of the Shannon

Major new television series explores the wildlife of Ireland’s great river BATS, squirrels and the humble Irish pike all along the Shannon basin are getting set for the Hollywood treatment in a ground-breaking documentary to hit our screens in the coming weeks.

With technology previously used in Christopher Nolan's Inception, a small Irish film company has captured an intimate portrait of Irish wildlife in never before seen slow motion detail. Snapping kingfishers and dragonflies at 1000 frames per second, the twopart documentary to be shown on RTÉ uncovers surprising secrets about the private lives of Ireland's wildlife. Scored by Ronan Ó Snodaigh of Kila, and shot around Athlone, Clonmacnoise, Roscommon, Leitrim, Portumna, Longford, Tipperary, Lough Allen, Lough Derg and Lough Ree, the series reveals new animal behaviour, showing for the first time water bats hunting at night and remarkable underwater footage of the mating dance of Shannon’s great predator, the pike. The elusive kingfisher is shown hunting underwater and slowed down by 40 times is seen in all its vivid colour and grace.

Wicklow film-makers Crossing the Line hit the international stage last year with an Emmy nomination for their film about tigers in India and are currently filming gorillas in the Congo for the BBC – but they are delighted to be bringing it all back home for the Secret Life of the Shannon.

“We have filmed on seven continents and honed our techniques and technology over the past 20 years,” says camera man and director John Murray. “So it's great to be bringing all that knowledge back to the banks of the Shannon, where we've found just as much mystery and beauty as anywhere around the world.”

Emmy-award winning wildlife presenter Colin Stafford-Johnson, who also got the Emmy nod last year, explored the little-known islands, lakes and tributaries of the Shannon over two years, paddling his canoe to discover the teeming life of our largest river.

The two-part film follows the river from dawn to dusk through four seasons and captures the changing moods and atmosphere of the river – as well as the acrobatic antics of our red squirrels, magnificent whooper swans ending their migration and the exquisite orange tipped butterfly.

The filmmakers also gain access to a series of remote places few ever experience – shooting high in the tree canopy for weeks following the intimate goings-on of a little egret colony as parent birds brood their young in a giant nesting platform some 30 feet in the air.

Broadcast as part of the RTÉ Goes Wild Season - a month long season of wildlife themed programmes on RTÉ, the Secret Life of the Shannon is set to cast a whole new light on the trials, struggles and surprising domestic dramas of Ireland's rich riverside wildlife.

‘The Secret Life of the Shannon’ will be broadcast on RTÉ 1 at 6.30pm. on 26th May & 2nd June 2013. It consists of 2 x 1 hour episodes.

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The Cabin Collective joins Westport Festival line-up from electronic to bluegrass to rock to perform at Westport Festival. They have provided a cross section of the enormous array of talent from the current incredibly vibrant Irish music scene including Delorentos, Le Galaxie, Squarehead, Daithi, Funeral Suits, Kid Karate, Sleep Thieves, Mojo Gogo, Elaine Mai, In Their Thousands, So Cow, Dott, The Depravations, Doghouse and Stephen James Band.

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he Westport Festival of Music & Food is delighted to announce that Galway’s latest rock band, “The Cabin Collective” will be performing at the two day festival in the stunning grounds of Westport House on Sunday, 30th June. The Cabin Collective join Christy Moore, Elvis Costello & the Imposters, Imelda May, The Waterboys, ABC, The Stunning and a host of Irish and international artists for what promises to be the weekend event of the summer and THE best fest in The West!

The Cabin Collective got their music career off to a flying start in April with a

thrilling appearance on The Late Late Show before they had played their first gig at the Taibhdhearc Theatre in the city of the Tribes.

The Cabin Collective take their name from the Scandinavian style log cabin in rural Tuam where they rehearse. The nine piece band include four songwriters in their lineup: Leo Moran who wrote Clare Island and Same Oul' Town for The Saw Doctors, Noelie McDonnell whose song credits include the hit tune 'Nearly Four', Waterboy founder Anthony Thistlethwaite who now lives in Gort, Co. Galway, and Keith Mullins whose new

album, 'May It Mean Something to Someone' will be released this Summer.

Completing the line-up in The Cabin Collective are some of the West of Ireland's finest musicians including Dave Clancy on Pedal Steel,Eimhin Cradock on percussion, Larry Kelly on guitar, Michael Spud Coen on bass and Rickie O' Neill on drums. The Cabin Collective will release their debut single, 'Lines Are Fading' - a Keith Mullins song-- on Friday, 28 June.

In addition to The Cabin Collective, Galway’s Róisín Dubh has chosen some of their favourite Irish artists,

The Food & Wine Magazine Village This will be a highlight of the festival weekend.

Located by the lakeside lawn behind Westport House, The Food & Wine Magazine Village will be dedicated to the “Best Food From The West”.

The heart of the village is the Chef’s Kitchen featuring culinary demonstrations by Ireland’s top chefs including Derry Clarke, Ross Lewis, Kevin Dundon, Oliver Dunne and Dylan McGrath. Hosted

by Norah Casey, Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh and Tony Fenton, The Chef’s Kitchen will be a vibrant blend of music and food. And some lucky diners will be invited to join “The Chef’s Table” where they can dine on gourmet feasts prepared by The Westport Festival Masterchefs.

A range of international cuisine will also be available including Saba (Thai), Kerala (Indian), Paddy Paella (Spanish) and Risotto2Go (Italian), K-Chido Mexicano, Fire & Food Restaurants (Irish & German) and Cranky Yankee Corn Dogs (US).

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Play to recapture Ballina WW1 days

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HE centenary of the outbreak of World War 1 is to be remembered in Mayo in the autumn of 2014.

Several hundred from the county died in

the war, and countless others were injured in trench warfare on the battle fields of the Somme, Flanders, Ypres, Gallipoli, etc. Many had enlisted with the Connaught Rangers.

Today the Mayo fallen are remembered and named in the wonderful Mayo Peace Park in Castlebar.

Over 200,000 Irishmen fought in the war, and approximately 30,000 died.

Now plans are being made for the staging of a specially written commemorative play to honour the memory and the times of some of those men and women and their families, their neighbours and the social conditions that prevailed between 19141918. The play, by Terry Reilly, who has written extensively about the First World War, will be performed by Ballina’s celebrated Riverside Theatre Group under its highly experienced director Ray Collins.

The play will track the lead into the war, the ups and downs of life during the conflict at home and overseas, the

Easter Rising and the ending of the confrontation in November 1918.

Author Terry Reilly said the play will deal with many aspects of local life during the period. “It will be a mix of sadness, fun, tears, music and song, and hopefully the narrative will lead to a better understanding of the motives of those from the region who went to war, and in many cases paid with their lives,” he said.

Award winning Director Ray Collins, whose connection with local amateur dramatics extends over a lifetime, said he was very excited at what would be a challenging undertaking. “Happily, we have great talent in the town and area and I am looking forward to casting new and old faces for this historical production,” he said.

The play will open its run in Ballina, and the author and director say they are most anxious that as many as possible will share in a unique learning experience, both on stage and behind the scenes.

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Ashford Castle Sold - Maintaining 160 jobs in the Western region since the joint receivers and managers were appointed, this coupled with its prestigious brand played a major part in attracting the large number of expressions of interest from potential bidders across the UK, Europe, Far East, US and Australia.

According to Tom Barrett of Savills; “This is an important sale for the Irish hotel industry and is a strong vote of confidence in the future of the industry from a leading international hotel and travel group.

Ashford Castle is the jewel in the crown of Irish hospitality. Known throughout the world, it has attracted many high profile visitors.”

Sean Greene and Norman Fitzgerald of Eversheds Solicitors, Dublin acted for the joint receivers.

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oint Receivers and Managers, Luke Charleton and David Hughes of Ernst & Young are delighted to announce the sale of the iconic Ashford Castle in Cong, Co, Mayo. This property was marketed by Savills Hotels and Leisure and contracts exchanged for the sale on 21st May 2013.

Following a global marketing process by joint receivers of Ernst & Young and selling agent Savills, the new owner, Red Carnation Hotels has exchanged contracts on the historic five star property and plans to operate the hotel as a leading branded hotel.

Joint Receiver and Manager Luke

Charleton said: “In what has been a very challenging time and volatile climate for the hotel industry, it is particularly pleasing to have exchanged contracts for the sale of Ashford Castle, maintaining 160 jobs in the Western region.

The successful process demonstrates Ernst & Young and Savills global reach and expertise in marketing such a high profile, internationally renowned asset. I would particularly like to thank employees for their professionalism and customers of Ashford Castle for their support during the receivership process.”

The hotel has been trading successfully

Africa Day Celebrations will be invited to sample food from the Cameroon, the Congo, the Sudan and Nigeria then there will be an evening of African music with DJ Shegzycute. All through the celebrations, you will be able to view African art by local artist Joe Odiboh. It will be an opportunity to sample African culture with Africans and to get a taste of this vast continent and its customs.

These celebrations are part of a bigger programme, the PEACE III and New Communities Programme, aimed at promoting positive attitudes towards cultural diversity in Sligo.

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• How many countries are there in Africa?

• How low is the lowest point in Africa?

• How many countries does the Nile pass through?

• Where is the highest point in Africa?

• In what country are the Victoria Falls?

• What is the largest desert in Africa called?

• How many languages are spoken in Africa?

Africa Day is celebrated every year on May 25th. In Sligo, the celebrations will take place in Globe House, Chapel Hill.

There will be activities for children, such as face painting, arts and crafts and a magician from 3 to 4.30 pm. An African dancing workshop for all will follow, guided by Nike Ogun. There will be a demonstration of Nzango, an African sport very popular with women. Guests

Have you got the answers?

• There are 54 countries in Africa.

Western Sahara and Somaliland are disputed territories • The lowest point in Africa is 515 feet (155m) below sea level. It is Lake Assal in Djibouti • The Nile passes through ten countries: Kenya, Erithrea, the Congo, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia.

• The highest point in Africa is Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania at 19,340 feet (5,895 m) • The Victoria Falls are on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe • The largest desert in Africa is the Sahara desert which covers 3.5 million square miles (9 M square km) • There are over 2,000 languages spoken in Africa.

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New owner Mrs Beatrice Tollman, President and Founder of Red Carnation Hotels, is delighted to announce the company’s acquisition of the five-star luxury hotel Ashford Castle in the west of Ireland.

The South African-born hotelier, last year’s recipient of the Hotelier of the Year at the European Hospitality Awards, commented: “We are thrilled to have Ashford Castle as part of our collection and welcome the whole team to the Red Carnation family.

Like the rest of our hotels, Ashford Castle is an iconic property, in a unique location and with a reputation for luxury and excellence, and we are delighted that we will be bringing some of Red Carnation’s signature touches to it.”

Red Carnation Hotels’ Managing Director

Jonathan Raggett continued: “We look forward to working with Ashford’s General Manager Niall Rochford and his excellent team, and also to seeking the best local talent to grow the workforce. We will be working with local suppliers and partners on a refurbishment programme that will restore this illustrious hotel to its former glory, and build on the fine reputation that the hotel already enjoys.”

Red Carnation Hotels is an award-winning collection of five and four star family-run boutique hotels in London, Dorset, Guernsey, Geneva, Florida, South Africa and now Ireland. Each property has its own individual character and unique location that reflects the local environment, culture and cuisine. They all share the qualities that win Red Carnation so many prestigious awards – splendid luxury, generous hospitality, inventive and traditional cuisine, private art collections, passionate service and loyal staff committed to creating richly rewarding experiences for all their guests. For more information about these award-winning hotels and the rest of the Red Carnation Collection, please go to www.redcarnationhotels.com Red Carnation Hotels is part of The Travel Corporation, an international, family-run travel group now in its’ fourth generation, with 26 award-winning brands including Trafalgar, Brendan Vacations, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection and Insight Vacations. The Travel Corporation’s Irish office is based at 27 Merrion Square, Dublin. For more information please visit www.thetravelcorporation.com

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Carrick to represent Ireland at Festival of the Lake in Italy I

t has been announced that Carrick-onShannon will represent Ireland at the European Festival of the Lake in Iseo, which is located in northern Italy. The festival will commence this weekend (May 24th) and continue to June 2.

This unique event was created in order to promote and develop the lake environment and the exploration of its characteristics and it is expected that up to 60,000 will attend the fourth annual festival.

Dromod resident Nicoletta Pantano will be in attendance and will be exhibiting all that Leitrim has to offer to overseas visitors as well as local produce and crafts.

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course of the week team racing, rowing, sailing, fishing and music will all feature heavily.

The festival consists of a section devoted to wine, while there is also a section dedicated to art and culture, with major exhibitions organized by City of Iseo.

The thousands of visitors to Iseo each year have the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful local produce and also specialities from further afield while also visiting the many important medieval houses of Iseo.

Hopefully, participation in this event will boost tourist prospects for lovely Leitrim. If you are from Leitrim and wish your business or tourist activity to be represented in Iseo please contact Nicoletta at nicopan25@gmail.com.

Over €1m in new funding for Ireland West Airport JUST over a week ago Ireland West (Knock) Airport’s founder, Monsignor Horan was honoured for his contribution to the aiport project. The celebrations coincided with the announcement of major capital and marketing funding which should help secure the future of the airport.

An announcement last week by John O’Mahony TD of €650,000 in capital funding for essential works at the airport was preceded by Minster for State Michael Ring announcing last week that €420,000 was available to market the airport’s tourism potential. Minister Ring also announced a new tourism action plan for the west.

Mr O’Mahony, who is chairman of the IWAK Study Group (IWAKS), established some months ago at the request of Taoiseach Enda Kenny, was speaking after the group’s second meeting, held at the weekend.

“Since the first meeting of IWAKS just over three weeks ago, it was evident that progress has been made on a substantial work programme which the group has identified as being necessary. Included in this programme is to determine the role of the airport in the region and how it can support sectors such as enterprise and tourism,” John O’Mahony said.

“I am also delighted to able to confirm that additional capital funding of over €650,000 will be provided by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for essential capital works at the airport,” he added He also confirmed that the group will now commission a study on specific elements of required works which will

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Tourism potential In another funding announcement, Minister Ring said he was delighted to confirm new ‘marketing campaigns’ to increase British and European tourism numbers through the airport.

The €420,000 fund includes a €340,000 campaign in Britain, targeting the main catchment areas around airports where there are direct flights to Knock. There is also €60,000 promoting the Milan to Knock route and €20,000 promoting the Barcelona route.

“This is a very significant year for Irish

tourism with events for The Gathering taking place throughout Ireland. Recently published overseas visit figures for the first quarter of 2013 were very impressive showing growth of over 7 per cent. These measures will help ensure that this positive momentum is maintained in terms of overseas visitors to the west of Ireland,” said Michael Ring.

The promotion of the recently announced Wild Atlantic Way as well as the harnessing of legacy projects from The Gathering have also been identified under the remit of the new tourism action plan.

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Camcor Riders to raise funds for child with cancer

Minister pledges restoration of Sligo mammography services

Members of Camcor Riders: Jackie Duffy, Jimmy Buckley, Aidan Dunne, Sheamus Bradley, Gerry Murphy, Trevor Moran and Kieran Clancy.

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group of motorcycling friends from the Birr / Tullamore area are holding a 1 or 2 Day Sponsored Motorcycle Run from Birr to Bundoran on May 25th and 26th in aid of a local child Baby Sarah who was diagnosed with cancer at just 6 months old.

Baby Sarah is now 1 year old and is currently undergoing treatment and the run was organized to raise funds to help her treatment. One of the Camcor riders

is leading Irish Country Music legend Jimmy Buckley who will participate in the run.

Jimmy, a keen motorcyclist himself, is delighted to be able to lend his support to this event to raise funds for Baby Sarah . The run leaves Birr on Saturday 25th at 12 noon and stops in Roscommon and Sligo and reaches Bundoran on Saturday evening where Jimmy is performing that night at The Allingham

Arms Hotel.

Jimmy and all the bikers will leave Bundoran at approx. 1pm on Sunday 26th and arrive back in Birr at approx 5pm. This is the third year the Camcor Riders have organized an event like this having raised over €7,000 last year for Suicide Awareness.

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GAA stars get behind Ireland West Airport WHILE Ireland West Airport received some good funding news last week they were also happy to announce that five of the best known GAA stars in Ireland will join forces as ambassadors for the airport this coming summer.

The five players, who represent counties from the region, are Alan Dillon from Mayo, Michael Meehan from Galway, Karl Lacey and Michael Murphy from Donegal and Dessie Dolan from Westmeath. The players will be the face of a new marketing campaign titled ‘Supporting Your Community’ which will be rolled out across various media channels throughout the summer season showcasing the important role Ireland West Airport Knock plays for the regions in which it serves.

You can check out their first video here.

The airport employs over 125 people from around the region, supports 900 additional jobs and contributes a tourism spend of over €110m to the wider region.

This summer the airport will have flights to over 25 international destinations including exciting new services to Malaga with Ryanair and Palma Majorca with Sunway as well as increased flights from both London Luton and Stansted.

Karl Lacey, Donegal GAA star and current Player of the Year, speaking at the launch of the airport’s summer schedule said: “When the airport approached me about the ambassadorial role, I had no hesitation in accepting. As a frequent user of the airport I can see first hand the importance and invaluable role the airport plays for

the region and it’s a great asset for people living in Donegal and the North West region, providing employment, connectivity to over 25 destinations and so convenient, only a little over an hour down the road. I’m delighted to play my part in supporting the airport in this regard.”

Commenting at the launch of the summer schedule, Donal Healy, Marketing manager of Ireland West Airport Knock said: “We are delighted to have Karl, Michael and the other GAA lads as ambassadors for the airport. These players

are brilliant role-models and some of the most recognised sports personalities in Ireland.

"As a community-owned airport, the airport prides itself on our ‘community ethos’ and we feel the GAA represents the perfect partnership for the airport given the lads represent counties from across our catchment region and have all given so much to their local clubs and counties over the last number of years. We’re very proud to have them on board and are looking forward to working with them over the next few months in their new roles.”

THE MINISTER for Health, Dr. James Reilly made it clear in the Dail last week that he wants mammography restored in Sligo.

"I do not want women travelling from Sligo to Galway unnecessarily," he said. "I have made it clear many times," he added, "that I want to end the days of 30 people travelling to see a specialist."

The Minister was responding to Dail queries in the BreastCheck programme when Sinn Fein TD Caoimhghin O Caolain specifically asked him about election promises in Sligo. Mr. O’Caolain had noted that the equipment there has been lying idle for the past two years. "Both Fine Gael and the Labour Party made commitments in their pre-election manifestos and the programme for Government that full breast cancer services would be restored to Sligo.

The Minister responded: "We are very keen to see the mammography service restored to Sligo.

However, we are experiencing great difficulty in attracting mammographers. We have been obliged, therefore, to consider recruiting from abroad and, in final frustration, we are going to begin retraining people here. "We have already appointed two people to training posts in order that they will be available to work either at the end of this year or the beginning of next year. Deputy Reilly said it was definitely his intention to assign a mammographer to Sligo. The matter was under the remit of the Galway group, which is constantly under pressure.

"I have made it clear to Mr. Bill Maher, who is keen to have this mammography service restored, that these people should be available to the Sligo service.

"I have made it clear many times that I want to end the days of 30 people travelling to see a specialist.

Instead, a specialist should travel to see them, in this case for mammograms, the Minister concluded.

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Pictured at the grand finale of the Connacht Gold Junior Chef Challenge 2013 are (L-R) Seamus Hannon, Connacht Gold national sales manager; junior cycle category winner Elise Bruen; senior cycle category winner Laura Ivers; and Connacht Gold marketing executive Lydia Rogers.

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lise Bruen a student of Carrick-onShannon Community School has been named Connacht Gold Junior Chef

2013 in the junior cycle category, winning a trophy and €50 Connacht Gold voucher.

Beating off competition from

secondary school students across the North-West region, Elise was one of 16 finalists putting their culinary skills to the test at the Connacht Gold Junior Chef Challenge Final which was held at St. Angela’s College, Lough Gill, Co. Sligo on May 3.

Elise was awarded the title for her delectable three course meal that wowed judges with a spicy prawn and noodle salad starter, followed by a mouthwatering rack of Leitrim lamb with a red wine just served on a bed of roast vegetables and roast smoked garlic mash, finishing with a delicious white chocolate Mousse with crushed mini eggs.

Seamus Hannon, Connacht Gold national sales manager said, “Elise was a very deserving winner. Her meal was exceptional in terms of both taste and presentation.

“We were blown away with the standard of talent across the board this year. It was inspiring to see so many young people passionate about cooking, and even more importantly working with locally sourced produce.”

Running as part of the Só Sligo Food and Culture Festival, the Connacht Gold Junior Chef Challenge is an annual competition that tasks secondary school students across the region with creating a delicious menu based on locally sourced produce.

Future of Castlebar’s Sacred Heart Hospital in doubt MAJOR concerns have arisen, particularly in political circles, over the future of the Sacred Heart Hospital facility in Castlebar.

The two main parties in the town, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, are at loggerheads following claims the facility is in genuine danger of closing in two year’s time with the loss of 150 jobs, 77 long-stay beds and 36 rehab beds.

Fianna Fáil representatives told a press conference that HSE West management in Mayo was making no progress in respect of its application to the national planning steering group for €10.43 million in funding to make the centre compliant with HIQA standards beyond its existing licence of June 30, 2015.

The conference was called after Councillor Al McDonnell and Councillor Blackie Gavin held a meeting with the HSE West manager in the county, Frank Murphy.

Stated Councillor McDonnell: “Despite several attempts on the part of the applicants to secure a positive response, there has been no indication of a favourable outcome to date.

“Mr. Murphy confirmed that from the date of the grant approval, the minimum estimated timescale in bringing the project to fruition is two years.

“As a consequence, this matter is extremely urgent and grant approval must be provided for the project immediately.

Otherwise, we face the extraordinary possibility that this outstanding facility will close in 2015.”

Councillor Gavin said Taoiseach Kenny is in a position to secure the funding if he is prepared to make the necessary representations to the national planning steering group, which is responsible for capital health allocations.

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already done so and it appears to me that our Taoiseach has turned his back on Castlebar,” he added.

Deputy Dara Calleary said he will be tabling a parliamentary question on the funding in the coming days.

Conor Smyth, chairman of the Castlebar Fianna Fáil Cumann, said the people of Castlebar were led to believe by the Fine Gael party that the refurbishment of the Sacred Heart Hospital was ‘a done deal’.

“As we have found out, nothing could be further from the truth. But if Fine Gael members are convinced otherwise, then why doesn’t Enda Kenny make that phone call to the national planning steering group?” he asked.

While Deputy Kenny was unavailable for comment on the matter, his constituency assistant, Councillor Ger Deere, accused Fianna Fáil of ‘indulging in scaremongering and opportunism’.

He hit out: “The reason the Sacred

Heart Hospital is finding itself in its current position is because of the years of neglect under Fianna Fáil governments.

They have some cheek coming out with the statements they have made and it’s even worse to be using the staff as pawns in this issue. “An Taoiseach is well aware of the urgency of the situation and there is no question of him ever turning his back in Castlebar. It is unrealistic and naive for anybody to suggest that he can just ring up the national planning steering group and everything will be rosy in the garden again.

“It does not work like that. There is no question the Sacred Heart Hospital has a future and the money will be sanctioned in due course. It’s impossible to put a date on it at this point, however.”

In the meantime, the Castlebar FF Cumann has organised a community rally to be held at the Sacred Heart Hospital on Monday, May 27, at 7 p.m.

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Leading Journalist, Charlie Bird Chairs National Conference for Irish Wheelchair Association at The Radisson Hotel Sligo

IWA, CEO, Kathleen McLoughlin, speaking at the Irish Wheelchair Associations Annual Conference, in The Radisson Hotel, Sligo.

Photo: James Connolly / PicSell8 Anne Costello, Joan Attenbury, Rita Gately and Mary Murray from Roscommon, at the Irish Wheelchair Associations Annual Conference, in The Radisson Hotel, Sligo. Photo: James Connolly / PicSell8

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eople with physical disabilities and their families joined community and voluntary organisations, public sector representatives and notfor-profit agencies to listen to nationally recognised speakers and policy makers at Irish Wheelchair Association’s Annual Conference which took place this weekend.

The conference was chaired by Broadcaster, Journalist and Television Documentary Presenter, Charlie Bird. Presentations from national experts including John Lonergan, Former Governor of Mountjoy Prison and Liam O’Sullivan, Director of Care Alliance Ireland addressed the areas of civil society, social protection, community organisations and their current position, and the relationship between the state and the community and voluntary sector.

Former Councillor Ita Fox with Mayor of Sligo, David Cawley at the Irish Wheelchair Associations Gala Dinner. Photo: James Connolly / PicSell8

Deeply embedded in local communities and with a presence in every county in Ireland, the Irish Wheelchair Association has a strong reputation as one of the leading service providers and representative organisations in the sector. The conference also featured the launch of Irish Wheelchair Association’s Strategic Plan: Driving on - Determining our Future: A Strategy for People 2013 – 2016. CEO, Kathleen McLoughlin introduced the strategy to delegates emphasising: ‘IWA is one of a number of notfor-profit organisations that work to build a more inclusive society. We have been successful at this because we keep the person at the centre of the process in all that we do. We have also been successful because we listen and respond in a timely manner to our member’s needs.

This has been most evident in the development of our 2013- 2016 strategic plan. The involvement of members at every stage of the planning is a clear testament to the ethos of the Association. IWA’s new

strategy Driving On- Determining our Future again sets out a personcentred approach to how the Association will move forward in the coming years and address the issues that have the biggest impact on our members’ lives and ensure that they can remain in control of their lives and shape their own futures’.

The strategic plan has been developed at a time of unprecedented pressure on resources, and against a backdrop of financial uncertainty for the entire economy. Despite this situation, the Association is determined to continue to plan effectively for the future and to ensure that what has been achieved to-date is built upon and improved.

Marian Harkin, Independent Member of the European Parliament for North West constituency, also attended the conference dinner and presented the Irish Wheelchair Association’s Volunteer of the Year Award to Mr Tony Hassett, who is from Tipperary and has volunteered with the Association for thirteen years.

Minister John Perry speaking at the Irish Wheelchair Associations Annual Conference, in The Radisson Hotel, Sligo. Photo: James Connolly / PicSell8

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Mr. John Lonergan, Former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, guest speaker

Former Chief News Correspondent Charlie Bird talks to John Mangan at the Irish Wheelchair Associations Annual Conference, in The Radisson Hotel, Sligo. Photo: James Connolly / PicSell8

Minister John Perry at the Irish Wheelchair Associations Annual Conference

Former Chief News Correspondent Charlie Bird talks to Donal O'Boyle

Eamonn Carney from Sligo, has his say.

John Mangan, Donegal

Minister John Perry speaking to Donal O'Boyle

Mr. John Lonergan, Former Governor of Mountjoy Prison talks to Martin Naughton

Former Chief News Correspondent Charlie Bird talks to Donal O'Boyle

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The Picture of Dorian Gray at Markree Castle

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arkree Castle on Sun 12 May, 7pm & 7:30pm. Decadent Victorian London: The socialite Lord Henry seduces the beautifully boyish Dorian Gray, into a double life of pleasure, murder and excess. Unlike Lord Henry, Dorian never ages - only Basil Hallward's picture portrays his decline into sin and ultimate self-destruction.

Indulge in a delicious dinner and Wildean wit, when the text of this Gothic masterpiece is narrated and staged for you by Basil, Lord Henry and Dorian - actors Michael James Ford, Simon Coury and Michael Winder - and directed and adapted by Alice Coghlan.

The performance takes place in Markree Castle, the Cooper family home for 370 years, which has been lovingly restored by the current owner

Charles Cooper and his wife Mary to become one of the finest country house hotels in Ireland. Set in a secluded 500 acre estate in County Sligo, peace and relaxation combined with good food, fine wine and old-world charm make a stay at Markree a step back in time.

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Colm Naughton:

Traditional Music at the Linenhall

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enowned banjo and mandolin player Colm Naughton and friends perform at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday 29th May at 8.00pm to launch Colm’s highly anticipated new CD “The Space Between the Notes”.

From Creggs in North-East Galway, Colm spent a number of years playing in Galway as a session musician where he met and was influenced by many of the great modern day musicians. He has toured Ireland, the US and Europe with various different groups, including String Company, Fuaim Chonamara and John Beag Ó Flátharta. Currently, Colm can be seen playing regularly as a two piece with Matt Keane. The album “The Space Between the Notes” is Colm's first solo venture and is mainly Irish Traditional with driving reels, laid-back barn dances and lilting jigs, but also dips into other cultures for a set of Spanish muñeiras here or an American folk song there. Adding

A Night with the Stars!

Midwest Radio is delighted to announce details of our next ‘Night With The Stars’ concert at the TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Tuesday June 11th at 8:00 pm. Another star-studded line up of acts has been confirmed with ten of Ireland’s top entertainers live on stage in a four-hour music bonanza.

All the acts are bill toppers in their own right and fans of the various artists will be able to enjoy what will be one of the nights of the year at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar.

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This concert will also feature the ‘find of the year’ for Midwest Radio listeners as multi-instrumentalist and singer John McIntyre will be performing in the Royal Theatre for the first time. No ‘Night With The Stars’ concert would be complete

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another dimension to the mix, Colm has included two of his own compositions. This will be a night of music and song where the tracks on this recording will be brought to life to celebrate the release of this extraordinary new CD. Colm will be joined on the night by Finbarr Naughton (fiddle) and Pat Coyne (guitar), plus guest singers Matt and Orlaith Keane. A real musical treat in store! “I've always known Colm as a very accomplished and versatile banjo and mandolin player. On this recording, his playing is, as always, rich, full bodied and full of heart.... I wish him every success and hope that his recording captivates other listeners as much as it has done me.” - Máirtín Ó Connor. Colm Naughton and friends perform at the Linenhall Arts Centre on Wednesday 29th May at 8.00pm. Booking advised. Tel: 094 9023733 The Linenhall Arts Centre acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council in making this performance possible. without a legend and who better than Margo to fill that role as she makes the trip from Donegal to join us for this special night.. Make sure to get your tickets ASAP, as this show is sure to be a sell out.

Tickets, €25 (including booking fee), are on sale now from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and online or from the Royal Theatre Box office on 0818 300 000 or 094 9023111.

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entertainment Mayo International Choral Festival

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he Royal Theatre is delighted to host for the second year, the Gala Choral Concert of the Mayo International Choral Festival. The concert features performances from the winning choirs of the festival choral competitions as well a special guests, and promises an evening of Barbershop, Gospel, Classical, Pop and Jazz singing.

The finale of the concert features a massed choir, with over 600 singers last year. The highlight of the festival, this concert was one of the most talked about events of the year at the Royal Theatre in 2012. New this year sees the winners of the premier competition being announced at the concert, by compere Tommy Marren.

Immediately after the concert, the audience can join in the post concert celebrations at ‘Le Cheile’ where

Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder meet traditional Irish Sean Nos! A night of music, song and dance, featuring ‘The Lucky Pluckers’. Last year saw choirs from Finland, Norway, and Dublin taking part in the Siege of Ennis, all dancing together in perfect time!

Admission is free to concert ticket holders.

The festival itself sees over 40 International, National and Mayo choirs participating in competitions and performances all over Mayo from 23rd to the 26th May, including concerts, street performances and a Dawn Chorus on Sunday for those rising early, and those coming home after the Gala Concert!

The Royal Theatre is delighted to be associated as Event Sponsor.

For more info see www.mayochoral.com

GET BACK

The story of The Beatles

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he only Beatle tribute show in the world to have performed with famed Beatles producer Sir George Martin and his seventy piece orchestra for three sellout performances at the National Concert Hall in Dublin and in London for an MTV special.

From the suited and booted boys of rock and roll to the psychedelic advocates of peace and love, the phenomenal success of the group as told in this devised tribute to the ‘Fab Four’ resurrects a rare glimpse of an era that would become known as Beatlemania.

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Get Back is much more than a simple tribute band could ever hope to be, it is a love affair with the music, the time, the characters and the clothes”.

Clever and superbly subtle scene changes and an

excellent supporting cast take you through those crucial moments in The Beatles musical journey from 1963 to 1970 and immerse the audience in the music that would change the face of popular culture.

Get Back The Story Of The Beatles brings all the joys of Beatledom to a whole new generation and allows first generation fans to relive the music that changed our lives forever.

Tickets, €22, are on sale now from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and online or from the Royal Theatre Box office on 0818 300 000 or 094 9023111.

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Bonkers: Council paints double yellow lines on cycle path too narrow for cars A t just 136cm (4.5ft) wide not even a Smart car could drive down this narrow cycle path painted with double yellow lines.

But Nottingham council says they are essential to stop drivers blocking the narrow route in the city centre.

‘We realise how this may look peculiar to the casual observer, but we are committed to making Nottingham accessible and safe for cyclists,’ said traffic safety manager Caroline Nash.

‘Sadly, sometimes drivers park half or wholly on pavements making it difficult for cyclists and pedestrians.

‘For the avoidance of doubt and so that we can enforce the restrictions, we have placed yellow lines on both sides of the track.’

However local residents have criticised the yellow lines as ‘rules gone mad and a waste of time’.

Local businessman Tim Garratt said: ‘Parking in Nottingham is bad enough but this is just bonkers. ‘Clearly anyone who could wedge a car in that gap deserves a ticket.

‘Parking in the city needs to be made easier or else we will start pushing people away.’

Two men take on labour pains simulator to experience child birth TWO brave male volunteers were left screaming in agony after ‘experiencing’ child birth while attached to a labour pains simulator.

Walking confidently into the hospital, one of the men announces to the camera: ‘According to women child birth is the worst kind of pain there is? ‘But did you know according to men, women exaggerate everything?’ he adds. The confident duo’s words came back to haunt them later on in the day after being zapped with electrodes that replicated the contractions women experience during child birth.

As their amused wives watched on, the pair were left grimacing as the intensity of the fake labour pains slowly increased.

Covering their faces with pillows, the two men were filmed kicking their legs in agony and letting out wailing screams.

That was not good,’ said one at the end of the ordeal.

‘Mum if anything that I just experienced is anywhere close to what I did to you all those years ago, I’m sorry, you’re like a superhero.’

The clip has already racked up over 25,000 hits on YouTube. Two Dutch men took part in a similar stunt a couple of months ago.

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Brighton resident ‘discovers vortex to another dimension, complete with giant snake’

BRIGHTON could be the centre of an invasion from dimension-hopping snakes if a report from a resident that a wormhole exists in the city is anything to go by.

According to The Argus a concerned local reported the mysterious sighting to the council through the Fix My Street website, which is used to register concerns.

The person, who remained anonymous, wrote: ‘I was recently walking my affenpinscher (a toy breed of dog) around the Hanover area of Brighton when I noticed that a wormhole or vortex has opened up on Montreal Road.

‘On closer inspection it seems to be some kind of portal to other times, places and dimensions.

‘I would have investigated further but I was concerned my little dog would be sucked into it.

‘Is this meant to be there? At first I believed it might be part of the Brighton Festival but I believe it could be a hazard to the general public. I look forward to your response.’

And if possibility of a spooky wormhole wasn’t enough, the poster then said he had returned to the site earlier this month and had spotted a serpent escaping from the opening.

‘I went past the other day and it seems to have got worse – it is now emitting an unsettling yellow light and a large snake appears to be emerging from the wall,’ they added.

When The Argus contacted Brighton and Hove City Council they said they would not be following up the claim.

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Social network just for students

A new social network designed to protect students from the prying eyes of parents or employers has been launched and could rival Facebook at universities.

Unii.com has been developed purely for those in higher education and promises to keep student antics strictly under wraps.

Only those with official university email addresses will be able to join the site which developers claim will afford under-graduates complete privacy online.

The social network will operate in a similar way to Mark Zuckerberg's brainchild which began by restricting membership to students before opening up to the rest of the world.

Marco Nardone, the 24-year-old CEO of Unii.com, insisted his site would ensure "what happens at Uni, can now stay at Uni".

He said: "Most students wouldn't invite their parents to a party, or loop them into a phone conversation, so why should they have to worry about what they might see on social networks?

"University is a place where students experiment responsibly, make new friends and find their feet, so we've developed a social network that allows them to do just that solely amongst their peers."

Developers say the site should help students make the most of their university experience, with pages dedicated to assisting societies with events and a dedicated "jobs board" for students to find internships or employment.

As with other social networks, members of Unii.com can group their connections within circles to decrease or expand on the number of people who can see each post.

A spokesman said: "It is available to all students at university within the UK and as such requires a university accredited email address in order to log in. This gives students complete privacy in their online activity meaning they can post and communicate with other students in their networks without worrying about their online footprint with families and potential future employers."

Over 7m 'have never used the internet'

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ore than seven million adults in the UK and Ireland have never used the internet, official figures suggest.

The data revealed around one million more people have ventured on to the web since this time last year.

But the latest statistics show 14% of those over the age of 16 have never accessed material online.

Significantly more women than men have never used the internet (4.2 million compared with 2.8 million), the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. It found 326,000 adults used the internet for the first time between January and March this year.

The ONS said: "Internet use is linked to various socio-economic and demographic characteristics, such as age, sex, disability, geographical location and weekly earnings.

For example, those who are less likely to have used the internet include elderly and disabled adults."

A breakdown of the population by age showed almost all of those between 16 and 24 (99%) have used the web.

Those least likely to have connected were 75 or over. However, there was a marked increase in internet users among people of this age in the past two years. At the beginning of 2011, estimates suggested 23.8% of this demographic had accessed the internet, compared with 34.3% this year (1.6 million people). The 3.1 million non-users aged 75 or over make up 43% of the 7.1 mil-

lion who have never connected, the ONS said. But it warned estimates relating to elderly people should be treated with a degree of caution because of smaller sample sizes.

A regional breakdown of the figures showed Londoners were most likely to have made a foray online. An estimated 90% of those in the capital have accessed web content. People in Northern Ireland were least likely to have embraced the digital age. In this area, 79% of adults have gone online, the figures suggested.

The ONS said the overall increase in internet users since last year stood at 13%. In the two years since it began to collate the data, it said the number of adults who have used the web has risen by 2.4 million (6%), from an initial 41.1 million.

Its data showed income and disability remain a barrier to getting online. "Individuals with no disability are over three times more likely to have used the internet than individuals with a disability," the ONS said. It added: "Internet use has almost reached full coverage for those earning in excess of ÂŁ500 a week, with internet use at 98% or above for all adults with weekly pay rates above this level." It found more than 5% of workers with a gross weekly pay of less than ÂŁ200 per week have never connected.

Hackers sought 'global notoriety' Computer hackers who considered themselves to be "modern day pirates" led sophisticated cyber attacks on websites and systems of major institutions including the CIA, Sony, the FBI and Nintendo, a court has heard.

Britons Ryan Ackroyd, Jake Davis, Mustafa Al-Bassam and Ryan Cleary were "hactivists" with the LulzSec collective which also targeted organisations like News International, the NHS and the Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca), the court heard.

Working from their bedrooms in 2011, they stole huge amounts of sensitive personal data including emails, online passwords and credit card details belonging to hundreds of thousands of people, Southwark Crown Court in London heard. This was then posted openly on their website and file-sharing sites like Pirate Bay. They also carried out distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on many institutions, crashing their websites, the sentencing hearing was told.

Prosecutor Sandip Patel said the men lacked the political drive of groups like Anonymous, from which they had developed, and seemed to have been doing it for kicks saying: "It's clear from the evidence that they

intended to achieve extensive national and international notoriety and publicity. They saw themselves as latter-day pirates."

Ex-soldier Ackroyd, 26, from Mexborough, South Yorkshire, pleaded guilty to one charge of carrying out an unauthorised act to impair the operation of a computer, contrary to the Criminal Law Act 1977. He hacked major institutions, including stealing huge amounts of data from Sony, and a hack of News International websites that led people visiting the Sun's site being redirected to a fake story about Rupert Murdoch committing suicide.

Al-Bassam, 18, from Peckham, south London, was still at school at the time and used the alias tFlow. Davis, 20, from Lerwick, Shetland, who used the alias Topiary, smirked in the dock when details of his activities were outlined to the court. He was also LulzSec's main publicist and in charge of media relations.

Both he and Al-Bassam previously pleaded guilty to hacking and launching cyber attacks on a range of organisations, including the CIA and the Serious Organised Crime Agency.

Cleary, 21, of Wickford Essex, also known as ViraL, pleaded guilty to the same two charges as well as four separate charges in-

cluding hacking into US air force agency computers at the Pentagon. He also admitted possession of indecent images relating to child pornography including rape scenes found on his hard drive by police.

Davis, Al-Bassam and Ackroyd were core members of LulzSec along with a New Yorkbased hacker, the court heard. Cleary worked with them and also made up to ÂŁ2,500 a month working as a freelance hacker for third parties. Lulz is internet slang that can be interpreted as "laughs", "humour" or "amusement", and Sec refers to "security".

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This years St. Patrick’s Day parade in Ballina

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ALLINA town is gearing itself for the Summer season and the business and retail sector is looking forward with confidence even in recessionary times.

The town is now the largest in County Mayo and the third largest in the province of Connaught, after Galway and Sligo. In the context of the West Region, Ballina forms a major centre in the regional settlement hierarchy and is a focal point for the North Mayo/West Sligo area with a catchment population of in excess of 40,000 people.

Ballina is situated at the most southern tip

of Killala Bay, at the mouth of the River Moy and is now the well-established centre of commerce for this region.

The total population of Ballina stands at 14,001 (Urban & Rural) as confirmed by the Central Statistics Office. The population of Ballina Urban is 6,842, of which 3,326 are male and 3,516 are female. The town is built along the world famous River Moy, one of the finest salmon fishing rivers in Europe, which attracts a huge influx of visitors each year. In 2008 Ballina was officially launched as the Salmon Capital of Europe. Indeed, the

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River Moy is internationally acknowledged as an exceptional salmon fishery, producing several thousand salmon to the rod annually.

The famous Ridge Pool, the salmon anglers’ paradise, is located in the heart of the town.

The salmon is also at the centre of one of the west’s longest established Summer events, Ballina’s salmon festival. In July this year, as in years past, the town will come alive in a frenzy of activity. Over the past five years it has developed into one of Ireland's major festivals, providing a week long feast of free entertainment for the entire family - music, song, theatre, art, heritage, culture and novelty events. Foreign visitors view and experience what is best about Mayo during this spectacular week. The town’s newest bridge, Salmon Weir Bridge, is a pedestrian bridge over the River Moy from Barrett St. to Ridge Pool Rd. The bridge, which was designed to resemble a fishing rod, was opened in July 2009.

The town is well serviced with its road, rail and bus network and is just approximately 50 miles from Knock International Airport. Ballina is the principle service centre in North Mayo. While there are a number of national multiple retailers within the town centre, including Tesco, Penneys, A|wear, Easons, Shaws, Dunnes Stores, Boots and others, which are all key anchors and attract customers to the town, the traditional businesses are still a major attraction, and continue to provide locals and visitors with an unrivalled range of products and services.

Ballina has a very lively entertainment scene with ample choice when it comes to eating out and hitting the town. A longstanding reputation for being a great place to eat out, Ballina has a wide variety of restaurants serving Irish, European and Asian cuisine. It also has a fine choice in late night bars and night clubs.

Photo: Rosserk Abbey on the Moy Estuary between Killala and Ballina.

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Our success is largely a!ributable to our workforce of twenty­five, which includes electronic engineers, consultants and a highly skilled team of Engineers. The services the company provide vary from C.C.T.V., Intruder Alarms, Keyholding, Access Control, Security Gates, Fire Alarms, Emergency Ligh#ng, Fire Ex#nguishers, Video Conferencing and Fixed Town Centre C.C.T.V. Systems.

As a security provider, we treat each individual customer as a separate en#ty.

It is through trust and professionalism that we have built reliability and partnership that has brought our company to the high esteem in which it is held today.

The security systems we provide totally depends on each individual customer requirements, whether it be a private dwelling or commercial premises, no two systems will be the same. A dwelling loca#on, living condi#ons and individuals habits, will be considered and taken into account when recommending a security system. Likewise with commercial and industrial premises, the risk relevant to the business carried out, working procedures, access control to staff, cctv loca#ons and security for staff / management in the work place and at their homes will be taken in account when drawing up a security plan for a security system. The ongoing consultancy service that we provide, free to our customers, reviews exis#ng systems, iden#fies any lapses or weaknesses that may develop in procedures or systems, and they are brought to management a!en#on and are rec#fied by our electronic engineers. We are all aware of crime trends today and the malice of criminals and as a security provider we endeavour to provide the most prac#cal and secure system for poten#al vic#ms. High­powered adver#sing of standard blanket security systems does not always take into account the requirements of customers health condi#ons, every day habits or life long prac#ces. No unsuspec#ng individual should be sold a security system that is neither prac#cal, useful or secure for the customer.

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Mat!re Living Ultimate Lifest"le Show at The Clarion Hotel, Sligo Out and about at The Mature Living Exhibition

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Thomas and Nora Fallon

Rodney and Hellen Munn, Kathleen Shaw

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Sasta Sligo: Una O Boyle

Kathleen Keane, Una O Boyle

North Connaught Collage: Gertie Finan, Julie Lenoard

Jmg Travel: Brendan O'Halloran, James McGlinchey

Carmel Moran, Cathleen Davey

Energy Wipes: Mary Madigan

Tai Chi: Ann O Malley, John Doherty, Valerie Hurlehan

William Britton, Frank Sullivan of Sligo Wood Flooring

Mary Young, Mary Conlon

Sweeneys Opticans: Elis Dolan, Bernie Morgan

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Self Heating Science: John MacDermott

Raddison Blue Hotel and Spa: Celene Kilgannon

RHS Home Service: Sally Ann Barrett, Mary Keane

Summerville Nursing Home: Joe gilgan, Laura Dunne, Bronagh McCaffery, Katie McKenna

Rose of innisfree: Tina McGoldrick

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Buzz Bikes Ltd: Jarlath Gantly, Kerry Dolan

Blueapple Dental: Sonya Hamill and Stephanie Gilliard

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Mat!re Living Ultimate Lifest"le Show at The Clarion Hotel, Sligo Out and about at The Mature Living Exhibition

Maureen Breslin, NÛl Gaffney

Thomas and Nora Fallon

Rodney and Hellen Munn, Kathleen Shaw

Mary McDermott, Linda Shannon

Sasta Sligo: Una O Boyle

Kathleen Keane, Una O Boyle

North Connaught Collage: Gertie Finan, Julie Lenoard

Jmg Travel: Brendan O'Halloran, James McGlinchey

Carmel Moran, Cathleen Davey

Energy Wipes: Mary Madigan

Tai Chi: Ann O Malley, John Doherty, Valerie Hurlehan

William Britton, Frank Sullivan of Sligo Wood Flooring

Mary Young, Mary Conlon

Sweeneys Opticans: Elis Dolan, Bernie Morgan

Sligo Wood flooring: Karen Dunne

Self Heating Science: John MacDermott

Raddison Blue Hotel and Spa: Celene Kilgannon

RHS Home Service: Sally Ann Barrett, Mary Keane

Summerville Nursing Home: Joe gilgan, Laura Dunne, Bronagh McCaffery, Katie McKenna

Rose of innisfree: Tina McGoldrick

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Blueapple Dental: Sonya Hamill and Stephanie Gilliard

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irstly, congratulations to all the engaged joyous couples and your forthcoming wedding from all here at the Downhill House Hotel – this time will truly be a memory you and your families will cherish forever!

The time ahead can be one of both joyful and anxious days filled with planning your dream wedding while ever mindful of the spiralling cost.

Here at the Downhill House Hotel, we are very conscious of the current income status across the country and the inevitable feeling it can create of “but if I don’t spend more, it won’t look as good”, and we believe that this should simply not be the case.

With thanks to nearly 78 years of experience, we have the expertise to create wedding packages to suit your budget, wishes and dreams while also supporting you both through this unknown territory of white dresses and table settings! We pride ourselves on providing an exquisite experience for all from silver service dining, professional, friendly approachable staff and dressing our venue to suit your unique style no matter the budget. Set on the picturesque banks of the River Brosna, surrounded by caringly sculptured gardens, the tranquil ambiance is continued throughout the hotel, creating a warm welcoming atmosphere any time of year. To hear more about our personalised wedding packages, call 096 21033 and arrange to meet with our dedicated wedding coordinator who is available any time through appointment and we can begin to carefully guide you through the exciting times ahead.

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Ballina: the place to be

Check out the great selection of accommodation in Ballina, including some of the finest Hotels in Mayo.

You will find your perfect holidays in Ireland in the Mayo North region of Ireland.

A scene from Last years Ballina Festival

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ashed in a rainbow of colours, tinted by huge skies, blessed with a breathtaking Atlantic Coast and anchored by over 5000 years of civilisation, welcome to Ballina captial of North Mayo, in the West Coast of Ireland.

The Salmon Captial of Ireland Graced with charmed people, beautifully wrapped by the River Moy, Ballina is a land on the edge of Europe, away from it all... For people who want to push out the boundaries of their experience. The River Moy

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flows through Ballina and is world famous for Salmon Angling and Fly Fishing.

Ballina and North Mayo has something to offer everyone - be it golf breaks, fishing, great tour base for sightseeing in the West of Ireland, Walking holidays in Ireland, shopping, a night on the town, or experiencing culinary delights and cultural sights. Get away from it all in wild North Mayo or sample the delights if its bustling towns and villages. From the young to the old, every taste is catered for in Ballina.

What's On.....

Summer time is a great time to visit Ballina, as the entire area of North Mayo host a plethora of fantastic local family festivals throughout the North Mayo area. July in Ballina start's kicks offwith the The Ballina Agricultural & Horse Show, on Sunday 14th July..

Followed by the begining of the largest Community Festival in the West of Ireland, Ballina Salmon Festival which kicks off from the 7th - 14th July. Ballina Salmon Festival is a must for Families and visitors of all tastes and ages as it features an itinerary of activites and events for all, duing the week. Link below has a full festival itinerary..featuring a very special Gathering Heritage Day on Wednesday 17th July 2013 if you haven't planned your visit home yet, be sure to include these dates in your diary!

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Mayo sings in May!

Full programme announced for The Mayo International Choral Festival 2013 Thurs 23rd – Sun 26th May 2013.

‘Enchiridias Ladies Choir’taking part in the Mayo International Choral Festival, 23rd – 26th May.

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VER 1000 singers will the part in the second Mayo International Choral Festival this May. Expect to hear singing from many genres, including jazz, pop, folk, barbershop, sacred, and some yet to be defined! Mayo will be the mecca for all music lovers.

The 2nd festival will take the form of over 40 male and female International, National and Mayo choirs participating on a competitive and non-competitive basis. The event will include a number of evening and daily county-wide performances, as well as competitions and workshops. For visitors - friendship, relaxation and a memorable Mayo Experience is ensured - allowing choirs to meet with other choirs and locals, relax and enjoy a great weekend in the beautiful West of Ireland.

Choirs from Mayo, Mayo Lions clubs and local community groups will assist with the coordination of the concerts, and visiting choirs. International choirs include: from the US - The University of New Hampshire Touring Ensembles, from England - The Reading Male Voice Choir, from Wales - Cantorion Colin Jones, from Germany - Hendsemer Krischer and from Scotland - the Oban Gaelic Choir.

There’s a great representation from around Ireland including last year’s festival winners ‘Enchiriadis’, back to defend their honour!

Seven community concerts will take place all over the county (8.30pm), with local and visiting choirs performing at each - Thursday 23rd May sees the festival opening concert in the Castlecourt Hotel, Westport. On Friday 25th choirs and guest artistes will perform in concerts in Ballina, Ballinrobe, Ballintubber, Killala, Newport and Swinford. Saturday sees the adjudications of the competing choirs open to the public and it’s a great chance to see all the choirs singing at their best! In between the competitions choirs will perform short outdoor street performances and also at Mayo Memorial Peace Park, weather permitting. At 8.30pm on Saturday, many of the prize-winning choirs will perform at the Gala Choral Concert, in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar. During this event, all the choirs will sing two songs in unison, as a massed choir, the highlight of the festival. Post entertainment with ‘The Lucky Pluckers’, featuring traditional Irish Music song and dance, and some funky tunes for those who want to step it out.

On Sunday, everyone is invited to sing at the Dawn Chorus at Lough Lannagh Carpark Castlebar at 8am, and in Ballina on the new bridge at 5.15am.

Bígí Linn!

The festival has the support of discoverireland.ie, Failte Ireland, Mayo County Council, RTÉ lyric fm, LEADER and Midwest Radio. For

‘Autotunes’ barbershop choir, taking part in the Mayo International Choral Festival, 23rd – 26th May.

more information, log onto www.mayochoral.com or phone 094 90 2 30 40.

Tickets for the Gala concert are now on sale from the Royal Theatre, Castlebar. www.royal.ie The festival office (open from May 23rd) is located at the front entrance to the Royal Theatre, Castlebar.

Over 1000 singers in over 40 choirs, as follows: • Athlone A Capella, Westmeath • Autotunes, Dublin, Cantóirí, Dublin • Ballina Chamber Choir • Cantorion Colin Jones, Wales • Castlebar Gospel Choir • Castlebar Parish Choir • Castlecomer Male Voice, Kilkenny • Chamber Choir, Ballina • Cill Aodain Choral Society • Close 'n' Time, Sligo • Cór Chairlinne, Carlingford • Cor Le Cheile, Galway • Cór Mhaigh Eo, Mayo • Enchiriadis Chamber Choir, Dublin • Enchiriadis Ladies Choir, Dublin • Galway Choral Association • Galway Gospel Choir • Harmonia, Swinford • Hendsemer Krischer, Germany • Lawlor School of Song Choir, Mayo • Mayo Male Voice Choir • Mayo School of Music Youth Choir • Moy Singers, Ballina • No Half Measures, Sligo • Nota Bene, Dublin • Note-Orious 4, Sligo • Oban Gaelic Choir, Westport • Portadown Male Voice Choir • Reading Male Voice Choir, UK • Resurgam, Ireland • St. Gerald's Secondary School Choir • St. Joseph's Secondary School Senior Choir • St. Joseph’s Primary School, Ballinrobe • St Muredach's Cathedral Choir • St. Patrick's Alumni Youth Choir, Dublin • Swinford Church Choir • Tone Cold Sober, Sligo • Tullamore Academy Choir • University of New Hampshire Concert Choir Touring Ensemble, USA • University of New Hampshire Chamber Singers Touring Ensemble, USA • Westport Choral Society, Mayo • Wicklow Male Voice Choir.

For more info see www.mayochoral.com Tickets: On door(s) and local outlets Gala Concert: 094 90 23111 or www.royaltheatre.ie

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Castlebar C

ASTLEBAR, Mayo’s county town, is the administrative seat for the county. It is a busy, bustling market town and is one of the fastest growing towns in the country. Steeped in history, it is the birthplace of many of Ireland’s famous sons – Charlie Haughey, former Taoiseach; Louis Brenna, inventor of the mono-rail torpedo; Margaret Burke Sheridan, world famous soprano, and is also the home place of Lord Lucan. In modern times its most famous son has to be former EU Commissioner Padraic Flynn, who is credited with many

of the infrastructural projects achieved in the town and surrounds in recent decades.

The presence of the Regional Hospital, GMIT, County Council, Davitt House, in addition to a plethora of established commercial enterprises, gives the town the edge in the employment stakes. It has a good infrastructure with businesses covering a vast spectrum of products and services. The County Library in Castlebar has a wealth of information and resources on matters of local, historical and genealogical interest.

On the educational front, the presence of Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology at Castlebar, which now has an attendance of approx 1,200 students from every corner of Ireland, is a major boost.

There are also numerous courses and facilities available for adults wishing to get back into education both full-time and part-time. Overall, Castlebar is now a centre in educational excellence with modern pre-schools, primary, secondary and third level educational facilities.

Recent decades has seen the establishment of outlets for most of the

The town that has everything!

major retail giants, including Tesco, Dunnes, Aldi, \Lidl, Argus, Homebase, Harvey Norman, Woodies, Shaws Department Store and many others, including an array of long-established local retailers. It is served with a number of top-class hotels and restaurants. Arts, Sports and Leisure are also well catered for with numerous facilities, exhibitions, competitions and festivals which include the world famous International Four Days Walks and the Guinness Castlebar Blues Festival, which take place in the town this weekend.The range of leisure

facilities in Castlebar include swimming, bowling, golf, pubs, cafes, horse riding, tennis and much more.

Just a few kilometers down the road, in Turlough, the National Museum of Country Life attracts thousands of visitors each year.The town is well serviced with good roads including the N5 to the East and North and the N60 & N84 to the South and, of course, the town is only 28 miles from Ireland West Airport, Knock.Is it any wonder we can confidently say this is a town which has everything?

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Collection and delivery can be arranged at a small fee, depending on distance.

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AUDI A6 Bi Turbo - Can it take the crown as King of the Super Diesels?

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he king is dead - or so Audi would have you believe.

Yes, the mighty BMW 535D - crowned supreme ruler of the diesels for the last decade - has finally met its match. The stats alone will make your eyes water boasting an unrivalled 313bhp and a 0-100kph sprint of just 5.1 seconds.

The twin turbo, V6 is packing enough torque to pull down a house and constant all-wheel drive Quattro means it'll eat corners for breakfast.

Pound for pound it trumps the Beamer on horses, torque and acceleration and only falls short on CO2 emissions.

Still, a family saloon with that kind of grunt which is capable of returning over 42mpg (6.4l/100km) is no mean feat - even in the uber-efficient world of a Bavarian boffin.

It looks absolutely savage too with stonking 20 inch alloys in 5 arm Rotor design (option), lowered suspension and smoked-out rear windows.

Inside it's executive luxury all the way with soft Valcona leather at every touch and heated front seats as standard.

The list of inclusive kit on the S Line test car is

generous by Audi standards and includes climate control, cruise control, Bluetooth interface, Audi Drive Select, Driver Information System – all displayed on a slim, 7 inch colour monitor which retracts into the dash.

Body-wise, you get sports suspension, full S Line body kit with Platinum front spoiler, diffuser lip, chrome tail pipes and 19 inch twin spoke alloys.

The trademark Xenon lights with LED surrounds complete the beastly look.

But we're in Supersaloon country so lookin’ pretty is not enough - you gotta walk the walk or in automotive terms “drive the drive”.

Wow … and what a drive it is?

The raw power is nothing short of spectacular.

Open the taps and hell on earth is unleashed as the double turbo set-up gets about catapulting this hulking (almost 2- tonne) limo along the tarmac at a Ferrari-like speed. The eight-speed automatic tip tronic gearbox is sublime and twinned to the Audi Drive Select means you can potter about town in the lap of luxury and should the road and mood take you - a swirl of the knob and it's hooligan time.

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BMW luxury on speed for the price of a three-bed semi

I

n a way this was a simple assignment. Get into a 4dr highperformance coupe that will cost €181,180 and drive it hard – but safely – on parts of the autobahn with no speed limit. Where there are limits on twisty smaller roads, obey them strictly.

And see how it feels. I did so.

The M6 Gran Coupe is a seriously stoked-up 4.4-litre (4,395cc, 560bhp) V8 petrol. It thunders from a standing start to 100kmh in 4.2 seconds and on to 200kmh in a total of 12.7 seconds.

It has a top speed of 305kmh. For most buyers it will be limited to 250kmh. Suffice to say the one I drove did not have a limiter.

There are four seats (technically five), decent room in the back, a 113-millimetre longer wheelbase and a reasonable boot. It is 60 litres down on the M5 saloon, though you can increase it from 460 to 1,265 by dropping the rear seats. And the road tax is €2,350.

The M6 shares a platform with the great M5 but its interior is much closer to the 640i Gran Coupe. It will take two rear passengers; headroom and knee room are not too bad.

Luxury-on-speed kinda sums it up.

Leather upholstery embraced us, two twin-pipe exhausts snarled impatiently, and off we went.

Gently at first through windy Ardnaree, Ballina.

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roads; leather on the seats and in the roof lining, power burbling under the long bonnet.

Before we hit the autobahn, we looked at it again in the sunshine.

The lightweight carbon-fibre roof, with its central recess, made it look much lower and reduced the centre of gravity. At the back there was a carbon-fibre diffuser to help stabilise us at higher speeds. It was to be worked hard.

We ogled the 20ins twin-spoke five-arm M-light alloys, could not escape the boom from the two twin exhausts (at the extremities of the rear) and looked askance at the 'gold' ceramic brake callipers, great big chunks of them to reel us in.

As an M, it gets those 20ins alloys, lots of leather, a brilliant heads-up display, heated seats (but cooled ones are extra), sat nav (got it wrong a few times with us) and all sorts of rocket and parachute enhancers to propel and slow you down.

There can be an extraordinary buzz when you are in control of (and I was) something like this. For a few moments the real world faded. It was just me and a gargantuan invention of power and speed. It had awesome ability to almost nonchalantly handle the stresses and strains of such velocity.

They have tweaked steering and suspension to better accommodate

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that blast of V8 power through the seven-speed, dual-clutch gearbox.

Seamless.

You can choose Comfort, Sport and Sport+ suspension/ performance settings. We settled for Sport most of the time. Comfort was a little soft and Sport+ a little harsh.

Then I took it back down, back to where 160kmh felt easy, where 120kmh was pedestrian. That is the sort of car we are talking about.

Rarified performance, madly pricey, but every now and then a real experience to drive.

I'm not advocating speed, but it was thrilling to have the ability to drive fast and safe.

The pace, power and ability of this 4dr coupe to take my flat-to-thefloor demands was hugely impressive.

Where would you drive it in Ireland and not inadvertently break limits? As well as that there is more room in an M5 saloon, which is cheaper.

All true, but there are always those who want, and can afford, super-cars like this and potential rivals such as the Mercedes CLS AMG, Audi RS7, Porsche Panamera etc.

So this will be bought by a handful in Ireland 2013. They're open for orders now. The price of a good three-bed semi. The next assignment beckons.

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Countdown to July 'new year' as we all move into uncharted territory...

4x4’s BREAKING FOR SALE

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AUTO ELECTRICIAN

T

HE countdown to the second new-car registration period, which starts on July 1, now begins in earnest.

The only question is, what shape is it going to take and what it will mean for buyers and sellers?

Are we going to see some marques come up with 'unmissable' special offers so their sales don't slump over the next weeks?

Or are we going to see something of a flat-lining for May and June as everyone waits for a spike and flush of new-car deals in July?

One can conjure all sorts of scenarios but we are into unchartered territory. As you know, this is the first year of split registration periods (January to June; July to December) with the new 131 and 132 plates. The same will apply next year and into the future.

It is generally accepted within the industry that it will take a while to settle into the new rhythm.

That is of little consolation to dealers, salespeople and buyers right now, because the uncertainty is feeding into the economic reluctance to spend money on a new car.

I visited a few showrooms last week and at the

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weekend. The silence was frightening.

I've also had a look at the most up-to-date newcar registration figures and I'd say they are around 12pc down on the year to April 30. It is so hard to gauge with the prevalence of pre-registering.

But the sales crisis goes much deeper than even the figures suggest.

The big concern coming across to me from ordinary people is how they are ever – not this year, probably not next – going to afford to replace their existing car(s).

The average age of cars on the road is 8.25 years. You are not going to get a lot for such a vehicle as a trade-in.

You are looking, therefore, for a sizeable chunk of money to seriously upgrade. And it is not there.

People are getting by. Just. I know some who live in absolute dread of something going wrong because they will be faced with the dilemma of repairs costing more than the car is worth.

The nightmare is repairs will be postponed or skimped. The money simply isn't there.

It is fair to say we are all entering choppy, unchartered waters.

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New Firm Star"ng in South Donegal requires an Auto Electrician

Contact PJ on 086­2395093 for more details

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Tractors 2/4WD in any condition for resale-export & breaking Wanted Massey Ferguson's; MF165-168-175-178-185-188-565575-590-675-690-699-265-275-290.

Fords-Fiats-John Deere-Zetor-Belarus-Universal Ect. All tractors considered in any condition, non runners also.

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naturalhealth What is Self-Esteem?

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.

self-esteem.

To Maintain Healthy Self-Esteem...

• Celebrate your strengths and achievements.

• Forgive yourself for your mistakes.

• Don't dwell on your weaknesses, every human has them.

• Change the way you talk to yourself stop putting yourself down!

• Be sure that you are not judging yourself against unreasonable standards.

• Beating yourself for your weaknesses is self defeating. Use that energy for positive thoughts about you.

H

ealthy self-esteem means thinking as highly of yourself as you think of your friends and peers. We are so used to negative feedback that we are more aware of our weaknesses than our strengths. We are often taught we will "fail", so it is often hard to enjoy success, no matter how small each "success" might be.

According to Nathaniel Branden, Ph.D., noted author and expert on the subject, "Self-esteem is the experience of being competent to cope with the basic challenges of life and of being worthy of happiness."

Why is High Self-Esteem Necessary?

As Branden notes, "Positive self-esteem is the immune system of the spirit, helping an individual face life problems and bounce back from adversity." So, high self-esteem is crucial during the turbulence of your teenage years.

How Can A Teen Build Self-Esteem?

The process is simple, but putting it to work is difficult. Self-esteem is built upon the experience of success. Think of it as a circular process. When people experience success, they grow in self-confidence. As self-confidence grows, they feel empowered to face new challenges. As they succeed in confronting each challenge, they develop the capacity to cope with whatever life throws their way. That feeling leads to further growth of self-confidence, self-reliance and

People With High Self-Esteem Are: • Able to accept and learn from their own mistakes.

• Confident without being obnoxious or conceited.

• Not devastated by criticism.

• Not overly defensive when questioned.

• Not easily defeated by setbacks and obstacles.

• Unlikely to feel a need to put others down.

• Open and assertive in communicating their needs.

• Not overly worried about failing or looking foolish.

•Not harshly or destructively critical of themselves.

• Not aggressively driven to prove themselves.

• Able to laugh at themselves, not taking themselves too seriously.

Why Do You Think You Have So Few Strengths Worth Celebrating?

• Because everyone has always pointed out your shortcomings?

• Because you rarely get any positive feedback for a job well done?

• Because the things you do well are so familiar to you that you take them for granted?

• Because you have learned to focus only on your mistakes?

When You Make A Mistake, Do You Say: • What an idiot! How can you be so stupid!

• Can't you get anything right! What a loser!

• There you go again! You're not really up to it, are you?!!

• Who else has talked to you this way in the past?

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• Start by making a LONG list of all the good things you have ever done.

• Catch yourself saying nasty things to yourself, then STOP. • Recite your list of achievements to yourself.

Convince yourself to be proud of what you have done and of what you are working on doing, on anything you have done for another person, on any improvement in your school work, or on how well you manage your time, your money, your friends, your schedule, etc.

Affirmations for Self-Esteem • There are many things I do successfully.

(Write them down if you have to.)

• I can improve my self-esteem by meeting my own expectations.

• I don't have to strive for perfection to approve of myself.

• My worth as a human being does not depend upon achieving a perfect weight, or by being the smartest, or the most popular, or the fastest, or having the highest grades, or being the funniest, or having the coolest friends, or getting into the best college, or...

• I alone am responsible for the decisions I make.

• I am a unique individual.

• Persistence will help me succeed.

• Every mistake I make can be an opportunity to learn. I can't be afraid to make mistakes, this is how I learn to improve.

• I deserve support and will ask for help when I need it.

• I have the power to forgive myself for past mistakes.

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

Price: €75 each.

Tel: 087-6184154

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HOUSE TO RENT / TO BUY 4 Bed, Semi detached, OFCH, Ballymote area, besides all schools. Call: 0866637681 CREATIVE, FUN AND INTERACTIVE LEARNING Qualified and registered music teacher with 10 years ecperience available for 1:1 Piano tuition in SLigo ton (Beginners - Advanced, RIAM Exams) Call Clodagh: 087-7537093 NOKIA 6610I Unlocked to all networks

6 TON OF HORSE MANURE Suitablke for gardening purposes or as required (Free of charge) Crossmolina area. Tel: 096-31197 BUTTON ACCORDIAN Repair and reyurn Tel: 096-0572366 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 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

4 YOUNG HENS Rhode island red & light

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-

HOUSEHOLD

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

HOUSE CONTENTS Fridge freezer vgc €159, Couch 3 Seater €95, 2 seater €95, Carved Mahogany coffee table, 2 single beds €45 each.

Tel: 085-8293211

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

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

ELECTRIC COOKER In perfect condition, not even one year old, double oven, and ceramic top colour white, genuine reason for sale. €300 ono.

North Sligo area.

Tel: 087-24940044

FRIDGE FREEZER FOR SALE 17 inches wide, 18 inches high, 19 inches long. Powerpoint. Never used €120.

Te;” 071-9664831

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

MOTORS

BEKO ELECTRIC COOKER white, with double oven and ceramic hob in perfect condition, can be seen working, less than 1 year old, genuine reason for selling. North Sligo area.€300 Call after 2pm 0872940044 STANLEY OIL STOVE In excellent working condition. €400 ono.

Tel: 085-1000998 SALE OF VARIOUS ITEMS Modern leather couch, 3 seater chair vgc, solid brass long fine irons €25 vgc, Spider leg occasional table, lawn mower, electric briggs and stratton vgc €65 4 carved oak chairs (dining) need upholstery €165 also new adult trampoline.

Tel: 085-8293211

FIAT FOR SALE

2005 HYUNDAI GETZ Blacl, 3 door, 23,000 miles, 1 lady owner, Petrol, in very good condition.

Tel: 087-7098583 92 MITSUBISHI JEEP in mint condition, passed MOT, genuine reason for selling. Price €2000. First to see will buy. Also 2 Mitsubihi Jeeps good engines and bodies, for use as spares.

Tel: 096-31197 VINTAGE CAR PARTS FOR SALE Windscreens, Ford Austins etc, Carburettors, radiators, dynamos, starter motors, windscreen wipers, Call before 12 noon.

Tel: 071-9183546 FANTASTIC DIESEL ASTRA 2000 lots of money spent for test, new test, car does 70+ miles for €10. Car looks and drives 100%, very tight and comfortable, you wont find a fault. €1400 Tel: 089-4990774 PETS

Air Con, Power Steering, Metallic Paint, Immobiliser, Manual, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag In reasonably good condition, moving out of Ireland so will not need anymore. Will consider any offers whatsoever. NCT till May 27th, Open to consider ANY offers. Call me on 0871201044 for more info. If I do not answer I am probably in college, but if you leave a message I will get back to you ASAP. CAR WANTED Nissan Note, Ford Fusion, Prius os similar. Sligo area preferable.

Call: 085-8293211

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 NEW GENTS 18 SPORTS

SPEED BIKE Still in box, wunwanted present, call for price . No private numbers.

Tel: 087-7858303

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CASTLEGARDEN LAWNMOWER Self drive as new 5.5HP €450ono Call: 087-1541210 Anytime LARGE QUANTITY OF FIRST CLASS TURF AND WOOD For Sale. Shed Stored, delivered. Tel: 087-7462440

SUCK CALVES Red / White Hereford heifers 3/6 weeks old, very good quality, make excellent suckler replacements. Suitable for bucket rearing or suckling.

Tel: 087-7120752

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

BEAUTIFUL SOFA / COUCH Folds out into a bed, selling as it is too big for the room.

Contatc me and I can send on pictures if required.

Call: 085-1000998

2 HORSECART WHEELS €100 each, 1 Donkey cart wheel €100, 2 crosscut saws €60, aluminium milk cans as new €60 each, parts for Ferguson 20 Diesel Tractor .

Tel: 085-8371240

Pay €500 Less for Cavity & Attic Insulation Pay up to €3850 less for External Insulation

Just pay for the cost of the insulation job less the SEAI grant amount!

www.superiorinsulations.ie

Superior Insulations, Charlestown, Co. Mayo

Lo Call: 1890 253 221

COSTA DEL SOL -LA CALA. FOR RENT 2 bedroom ground floor apt. sleeps 5 with pool and parking.. 5 mins walk to beach, restaurants ,shops and bus stop. 25 mins to Malaga Airport. Flights from Knock,Shannon, Dublin. € 300 per week. Phone 0866629815.

FOR SALE! WOMANS JEWELLERY AND FASHION HIGH HEELS Prices negotiable. Also Any Murray replica tennis racket. €65.00 Tel: 087-7128857

SELECTION OF HORSE DRAWN FARM MACHINERY Ferguson 2 furrow plough and drill plough, also harrows, Bales of silage €25 each, Mayo and Sligo area.

Old Fire Crane €60, selection of old antique various pieces. Call: 089-4186059

2 BON JOVI TICKETS FOR SALE were €80 each, will sell for €60 each. Standing, Slane Castle. Saturday 15 June 2013 Tel: 086-8849503

6310I UNLOCKED to all network except 3 Nokia's most popular model. Great work phone easy to use. in new condition no marks or scratches.

No private number or texts calls only €65 Tel: (085) 7572125

SUMMER / WEEKEND STAFF WANTED for on street selling, we require people for the Western / Donegal region to sell our cards for leading charities. Good commission paid. Contact: 087-9982216

6230I UNLOCKED TO ALL NETWORKS Condition like new no mark or scratches. one of the best phone Nokia ever made easy to use great work phone calls only no private numbers. €55 Tel: (085) 7572125

COSTA DEL SOL BENALMADENA. MINERVA JUPITER APARTMENTS. Studios from €100 to €250 pw. 1bedrooms from €150 to €350 pw. 5 minutes walk from the beach. 15 minutes by train/taxi from airport. www.costadelsoldiyholidays.com Tel: 091762454 evenings 0876549183

2003 FORD FOCUS 1 Lady owner, silver 1.6l, NCT March 14. €2500 Tel: 086-3123124

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

ONE BEDROOM CHALET TO LET Overlooing Clewbay, newtling at the foot of Croagh Patrick, Berthra beach, 3 min drive old head beach nearby and several blue flag beaches close by.

Tel: 098-64017 2 YEAR OLD JACK DONKEY DONKEY For Sale €100 Tel: 086-8791390 DONKEY CART ON RUBBER WHEELS Boxes and cribs, sidecart on Honda wheels and donkey harness. Full set all in excellent condition, genuine reason for selling €550 the lot No Offers.

Tel: 087-4128513

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ON SALE NOW

MAHOGANY COLOUR FIREPLACE suround with 2 shelves and detailed decoration, 54 in wide, 50 ins high. Cost €850 Sell for €500 as new Tel: 086-3968253 FERGUSON 2 FUSION PLOUGH Also drill plough and harrows. Twin wheels suitable for Ferguson 35 and 135 tractors. Also old fire crane €60, selection of oil lamps and tiley lamps and various other antiques.

Tel: 085-7402518 SELECTION OF HORSE DRAWN MACHINERY also a selection of antiques, skillet pots, creamery can, oil and tilly lamps Tel: 085-7402518 HP PHOTOSMART PRINTER A526 `Compact Photo printer and premium paper

high gloss 10x15 cm 85 Sheets never used sell for €80 Tel: 086-3968253 2007 LINCOLN 90CC QUAD in good condition, Sligo area. €300 Tel: 087-7658275 PARTS FOR MASSEY FERGUSON 35 120 Diesel, Ford 3000 Tractor perfect engine. €1500. Tel: 085-7402518 LORRY LOADS OF TURF High standard, shed stored, seasonal hopper turf/ hardwood for sale. Deilvery throughout the Northwest.

Tel: 087-7462440 BURBERYY HANDBAG and Purse was €400 will sell for €200 Tel: 089-4330884

TABLE WITH 6 DINING CHAIRS Brand new, never used, still in protective covering, Worh €2100 selling for €1000. Sligo Area.

Call: 087-1338418 4 MATCHING CHINA PLATES Reasonably new, also 2 vases - prices negotiable, please text - dont call Tel: 087-7128857 FIRE GUARD WITH T LIGHTS €35 Rug 69” x 47” €70, three leg antique chair €100, round drop leaf table €80 large serving bowls and plate ship design €50, Beautiful console, good condition €250 47”x20” BW BLower vase €15 FOR TURF AND FIREWOOD Call: 087-1413238

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McKelvey Asbestos Removal Ltd

Specialists in Asbestos Removal,Surveys and Reinstatement

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NOW OPEN IN DRUMLISH, CO. LONGFORD Serving Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon with Readymix Concrete, Blocks & Stone.

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• • • • • • • •

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Tel: 094-90 236 39 •FAX: 094-90 264 66 email: veseyconcrete@eircom.net www.tomveseyconcrete.com

• 1st and 2nd Fix • Kitchens • Flooring • Roofing • Decking • Wardrobes • A!c Conversions For all your carpentry needs at keen rates

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Floors, Footpaths, Streets, Kerbs, Brick Paving, Tarmacadam, etc Call Seamus: 086-8617606

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• Angles • Beading • Centre Pieces • Corbels • Corner Pieces • Cornices • Dado Rails • Niches • Plaques

Brendan Gormley 071-9183860 087-2562669

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Glenview Decorative Stone TM

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No job too small

Internal, External, Commercial, Domestic

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Inishowen UPVC • Conservatories • Windows & Doors • Fasia, Soffit & Guttering • Full Replacement Work & New Work Carried Out • Maintenance Work Carried Out To A High Level

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Email: inishowenupvc@hotmail.com

SILICA SAND FOR SAND POLISHING FILTERS Manufacturers and Suppliers of:

Decorative Stone: Suitable for Driveways, Maintenance free Gardens, Memorials, Pathways, Pot topping, Mulching.

Silica Sands: Suitable for Football Pitches, Golf courses, Horse Arenas, Horse Gallops, Dog Tracks Glassmaking Paving Sands: Suitable for Paving and Brick Laying Building and Plastering Sands Horticultural Sands & Grits: Suitable for Lawn Top Dressing, Football Pitch top dressing, Golf Course Top Dressing.

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To EPA Specification for Sand Polishing Filters SEWAGE TREATMENT AND WATER FILERTATION CE Accredited Children's Playsand Dried Silica Sands • Flood Defence & De-icing Salt All grades of lime free crushed stone available including lime free drainage chippings, 804, crusher run, etc., Available at all Hardware, DIY Garden Centres and Paving outlets.

For further information on your nearest stockists please contact us: 071 – 9646017 or by e-mail at enquiries@glenviewworld.com Glenview TM is a product of Hillstreet Quarries Ltd.

For a professional service in planning applications for: Private houses, extensions (any size), small scale commercial, also cottage renovations etc. Timber frame and low energy dwellings a special interest.

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

Tel/Fax: 071-9166277 Mob: 087-2817620

Painter & Decorator Available

Contact Mark on 087-1174709 or 086-8849050 • 15% Discount on all work • Any Colour • Any brand of your choice • Quality Work Guaranteed • C2 Registered & Fully Insured • Covering all areas • Powerwashing Services

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WINDOW & DOOR SPECIALISTS

• PVCu Windows and Doors • Sliding Sash Windows • Commercial & Aluminium Windows & Doors • Curtain Walling • Full 10 Year Guarantee • Free Estimates & Advice Extensive Showroom in Toberbride Business Park, Collooney, Co. Sligo @ Galway Roundabout

TEL: 071-9130004 Contact Nigel: 087-2251337 www.mcmullanodonnell.com info@mcmullanodonnell.com

Hazelwood Rd, Sligo

North West Windows Prop. Kevin Burns Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh

• Manufacturers of double glazed units to trade and retail

Suppliers & Installers of uPVC Windows & Doors

• Replace your existing double glazed units with energy efficient units

White, Wood Grain and Light Oak Finish All Windows Internally Glazed Tel: 087-2443903 After 6pm Tel: 048-66386525

•Complete glazing service • Stockists of all types of glass • Glass cut while you wait

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- the ultimate flat roofing system exclusivley available throughout Fermanagh, Monaghan & Cavan.

Westport Road, Castlebar

Philips Building

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Telephone: 087-2496005 • Sandstone & Limestone for house walls and fireplaces • Gravel & Sand • Colour Chips in Ton Bags for Flowerbeds or Driveways • Natural Stone & Paving Slabs

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Rapid Repair Service Decorative Mirrors Glass Shower Units Coloured Glass Internal Doors Glass Stairs & Balustrade

Stonemason All types of Stonework carried out to a high standard

Fireplaces & Feature Walls

T MASON FOR ALL YOUR BRICK, BLOCK AND STONEWORK NEEDS

Specialising in Founda"ons, Extensions & Boundary Walls

Blocks from 60c each, Stone from €50 per sq.m Covering the Northwest region C2 Registered and Fully Insured

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External Walls & Pillars All Work Is Fully Guarnteed • Call on 086 341 4213 A new quick and easy fibreglass roofing solution for flat Roofs and Balconies

A weatherproof system that outperforms asphalt, bitumen, felt and rubber in strength, durability and length of service.

- Extreme Weather Resistance - Fire Resistant - Seamless - Safe & Simple Installation - No Heat Sources Required - Odd Shapes moulded on-site - Ready to walk on in 20 mins - 20 Year warranty - Eco-friendly - No maintenance - Easiest, quickest, toughest roofing material available on the market Call today for more information on this remarkable new product, suitable for all types of roofing structures and walk on balconies. professionally fitted by Clarke Roofing licensed installation contractors.

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Loftus Guttering Services Facia Soffit Supplied and Fitted uPVC / Aluminium / Seamless Gutters Choice of Colours White, Cream, Black, Red, Blue, Brown and Green Woodgrain Boards in Light Oak, Mahogany, Cedar Wood and Black Ash C2 Reg. Killasser, Swinford, Co, Mayo

Covering County Mayo, Sligo & Roscommon

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Re-lining Re-building Stove Installation Twin wall flue specialists insurance claims processed

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Cashel Chimney Repairs Ltd Reline & Rebuild - Years of Experience Free Quotes and Surveys No height restrictions - Nationwide - Suppliers and fitters of Stoves - Attic Insulation Tel: 091-770775 / Pat 087-2458126

E-mail: cashelchimneyrepairsltd@gmail.com

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Timoney Windows

FOR A FREE QUOTATION TELEPHONE

Donegal: 0719851722 Galway: 091596808 Mob: 086-8436945

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• No Job too Big or Small • Free Quotations Tel David: 087-1219658

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BUILDING

Patrick Coyle Furniture Spraying

We have sprayed over 1200 kitchens and bedrooms.

We can spray / respray: The Best in Kitchens • Bedrooms • Staircases the North All types of Furniture • Bar Counters West If you would like a quote please contact us on 086 238 6883

HOUSE SERVICES & SEPTIC TANKS

• Drainage • Footpaths • Brick Paving & Kerbing • Ra# Founda$ons • Plant Hire

3 Ton Dumper / Digger & Roller For Hire

JOHN HASTINGS: 087­2416533 CHIMNEYS

Aluminium Soffit & Fascia Covering Mayo & West Sligo

Tel 096-45423 or 087-2858333

Tom Cawley Plastering & Building Contractor

email: doortec2@hotmail.com - Mobile: 087-2725297

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• Extensions • Renovations • Dry Lining • C2 Reg & Insured Phone for a FREE QUOTE

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• 20 year guarantee • 25 years experience • Relining and rebuilding • Smoke and soot problems solved • Free estimates • Free assistance with insurance claims Tel : Office 1800 283067 or mobile 0877997671

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CHIMNEY PROBLEMS FREEFONE: 1800 200 510

Relining, Repairing, Rebuilding Normally no opening of walls , Free Insurance Quotes, National Guild of Master Craftsman NATIONWIDE SERVICE

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• Competitive rates • Group discounts • Brush and Vac • Pensioner discounts •Oil Burners cleaned and serviced • Fireplaces and stoves fitted So call the one and only number for your home

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INSULATION PRODUCTS

GARDENING AND SHEDS

Molloy Timber Products www.mollytimberproducts.com

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Garden Sheds & Dog Kennels Timber Fences Supplied & Erected Throughout The North-West

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

Doon Boyle, Co. Roscommon Tel: 071-9662710 www.eastbrothersmachinery.ie Chainsaws, Tillers, Outboard Motors, Power Washers, Generators, Electric Fences, Farm Machinery Spares

Irish Made NSAI Agrement Certified Biofoam FUSION The No 1 Spray Foam Insulation Contractors

Gurteen, Co. Sigo - Phone: 086 877 9038 Email: neilmolloytimberproducts@gmail.com

GOLDEN GARAGES & SHEDS

Free Delivery and assembly on a pre-prepared site throughout Connaught

PHONE: 087-2536679 or 087-9280765

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Sheds Workshops Farm Buildings

WHEELIE BIN SERVICE SKIP HIRE (All Sizes)

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NATIONWIDE GARDEN SHEDS & GARAGES

POWER WASHING • Red Fungus Treated & Cleaned

• Moss Removed From: Roofs and Tarmac Driveways

IT’S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE BUT IT IS FUSION INSULATION A TYPICAL ATTIC CAN BE FULLY FOAMED AND SUPER INSULATED IN JUST ONE DAY WE GUARANTEE NO DISRUPTION TO YOUR HOME LIFE

• Soffits & Windows Cleaned • Spray Painting • Garden Maintenance

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C2 Registered & Fully Insured Contact: 071-9171576 087-2224844 Email: mckenna30@eircom.net www.pjcleaningservices.net

We offer the best quality steel buildings at unbeatable prices

5mx3m €3,300 / 6m x 4m €3,500 / 6mx5m €3,750 7mx5m €3,950 / 9mx5m €4,900 Contact Adrian for a FREE QUOTATION 087-4158927

Doherty Insulation Services Buncrana Tel: 074-9320031 / 9320032 Derrry Tel: 048-71341785

•Cavity Wall Insulation • • Bonded Bead • Glass Fibre • • Damp Proofing •Dry Rot • • Timber Preservation Specialist •

Mob: 086-3329628 / 086-8033776

We produce our buildings with high tensile, extremely durable steel. Frame work fully galvanised.

We don’t do cheap box section!

• No maintenace required ever • Non drip lining applied to the roof • GDS Roller Door • Supply and Installation throughout Ireland

• Loft Insulation • Roof Insulation • Ceiling Insulation • Attic Insulation • Wall Insulation • Cavity Insulation • Basement Insulation • External wall Insulation • Underfloor Insulation • Floor Insulation • Basement Floor Insulation • Concrete Floor Insulation • Building Insulation • Home Insulation • Pipe Insulation • Boat Insulation

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Our Sheds & Garages are made from a High quality PVC Coated Galvanised Cladding Cloverhill, Roscommon Tel: 087-1558815 / 090 6634001

Termon Road, Boyle, Co. Roscommon Alan: 086-8037462 Kevin: 086-3108703 Email: alansimon1@hotmail.com

MULTIPURPOSE GARDEN SHEDS & GARAGES

All the main supports of our garages are constructed of heavy duty box section steel for strength and durability and are hot dipped galvanised for longer Life.

Our Units are built to withstand the harshest weather conditions.The sheeting is hot dipped galvanised and pvc coated to the colour of your choice.

“You tell us the size you want and we will price on that exact size” Sheds delivered & Erected Nationwide For no extra cost

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3M X 3M (10’ X 10’)...............................................€850 2M X 2M (7’ X 7’)...................................................€750 2.5M X 1.8M (8’ X 6’)...................................€450 6M X 9M (20’ X 30’).............................................€3900 CALL US TODAY FOR MORE SPECIALS!

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Furniture recovering and restoration including covering of chairs, 3 piece suites, headboards, car seats and boat seats.

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We provide a service of Colour consultancy and Interior advice.

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