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NOVEMBER 2016 Issue 11 - Volume 17

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hile most people would balk at mention of Christmas coming so early in the year, there is one instance where it's important to mention the looming event. Budgeting is always difficult, in times of economic recovery, but it is people at the lowest end of the income bracket who tend to struggle the most in the lead-up to the festive season. And, unfortunately there are plenty of enterprising, legal and illegal lending businesses out there that will capitalise on this struggle.

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

Back in 2013 Marc MacSharry (then Senator) published a bill (which unfortunately wasn't passed) to this end and countless others highlighted it as an area that needed to be addressed. However, we have seen very little action taken. Such individuals and gangs in society who prey on the poorest should surely be held accountable for their actions. Mr. MacSharry himself has said with regard to the matter: "We cannot afford to ignore the factors that are fuelling the loan shark business in Ireland. We need to get tough with those taking advantage of people in desperate financial difficulty" and further, that "We need to act and legislate for this as matter of urgency."

Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of Deputy MacSharry and others such legislation has not yet come into effect and the cycle looks set to continue with the increasing numbers of options for highinterest lending available in today's market.

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

With many of these legal moneylending companies loaning short-term, high interest amounts (often at APRs almost as high as a loan shark) advertising directly to the unemployed, or people with bad credit ratings and mortgage arrears, there is no doubt that they capitalise on late repayments. And though the legal side of the industry can't be said to exercise the same level of intimidation and

bullying that illegal lenders are renowned for, that's not to say they have not been found to exert significant pressure on their clients when monies are not paid on time.

Credit Unions have long been recognised as a safe and responsible low interest alternative to traditional borrowing or high interest options, but as highlighted by Independent MEP Marian Harkin at the 25th anniversary conference of the Irish League of Credit Unions Foundation last month, these community-based financial institutions are facing their own troubles. Currently, there are over 450 credit unions forced to place their surplus funds on deposit with banks at a rate of less than 1% rather than loan, at reasonable rates, to valid customers. Ms Harkin was clear in her message: “The Credit Union movement must not be unnecessarily hindered in its hugely important work of credit provision and must instead be

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Vulnerable still prey for loan sharks encouraged to use its experience and expertise to help citizens in Ireland avoid the clutches of extortionate moneylenders” Manager of Sligo Credit Union, Barry O'Flynn, reassures that despite tougher measures being implemented by the Central Bank, Credit Unions are still lending, and creating a sufficient saving record with them is not overly difficult. His advice to anyone facing into the expense of the approaching festive season is simple; "We encourage anyone who is in a position to do so to join their credit union and create a record with them...

Moneylenders make it easy for people to get loans - the cost is, however, oppressive... If we could get one message across, it is that availing of credit from legal and illegal moneylenders may appear easy but the cost is more than 10 times normal credit and the greater cost is being tied into immoral and unjustified costs for many years."

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€1.5m Allocted To North West Fisheries Local Action Group Taoiseach Enda Kenny has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., that €1.5m will be allocated to the North West Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) as part of a nationwide €12m package. The €12m package represents an eight fold increase on the previous FLAG scheme.

The North West FLAG which operates along the Mayo and Sligo coastlines aims to set out the priorities for development and support in the area and works to nurture and develop fishing communities here in County Mayo.

The Taoiseach said he welcomes the announcement of €1.5m for the Northwest FLAG. The aim of the FLAG scheme is to support job creation and promote innovation in coastal communities in Mayo, as well as enhancing environmental assets and promoting maritime cultural heritage. Mr Kenny said job creation and rural development are key priorities for this government and he is confident this funding will help create many opportunities for coastal communities throughout the county."

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The Families First Awards took place in Jacksons Hotel, Ballybofey on Friday 14th October 2016 celebrating the wonderful people, products and services that come together to make our family lives that little bit easier or more enjoyable.

The sell out event saw almost 400 guests attend to support a loved one or to battle it out to be crowned a family winner on the night, Ann King, Event Organiser was delighted with the turn out and support; “The Families First Awards event is now into its third year, but this is its first in Donegal,, we’ve been overwhelmed by support and enthusiasm for both the people section and the products and services section of the awards – with literally hundreds of nominations and thousands of votes cast over the past few months it’s obvious to us that there are a lot of very happy family’s I who are exceptionally grateful for the people they have in their lives and the products or services that get them through each day.

"Many of the categories which were voted for by the public were really so close to call and it came right down to the wire on a few of them – It was very exciting and we’d like to congratulate those that won and took home the award on the night, but also those who didn’t win an award – you are all invaluable and winners in our eyes.”

Sligo Science Festival 2016 The Sligo Science Festival 2016 (Science Week) returns on November 13-20th.

The week-long programme of activities and events aims to make science more interesting and accessible to children and adults alike. It highlights how science, technology and engineering are hugely relevant to us all in our everyday lives, lead to interesting and exciting career options and develop creativity in our children.

The Sligo event is organised by the School of Science at IT Sligo with events taking place at various locations and venues across the county over the seven days.

The Sligo Science Festival opens with the annual Science Fair at the Institute of Tech-

nology, Sligo on Sunday 13th November 2016. This family event provides a wide range of interactive displays and demonstrations that explain science in a fun way.

This year the Festival has a range of activities including roadshows, demonstrations, walks and lectures to suit a variety of interests.

Lunchtime and evening lectures include talks on obesity, concussion in sport, robotics in healthcare, forensics, irish seaweeds, agricultural policies, plastics in the marine environment, salt in the iron ages, Irish science heroes, cancer research, bird-ringing, maths in our daily lives, and the challenge of Everest.

Longford Council Chief Executive defends IDA performance in county The Chief Executive of Longford County Council is defending the IDA’s work in relation to the county.

The authority often comes under fire for not bringing enough prospective companies on visits to the county, but Paddy Mahon says this measurement isn’t an accurate reflection of their work.

Speaking during an interview with Shannonside FM News on a wide range of topics, Mr Mahon says he is aware that a lot of the work carried out by the IDA, and companies they’re involved with, is kept deliberately low key.

He says some companies like Center Parcs, who come to the county are very happy to make their plans public, but others aren’t.

There is a special preview screening of the new documentary ‘A Plastic Ocean’ in The Model on Wednesday November 16th.

This documentary is due for worldwide release in 2017 and Sligo will host the only screening in Ireland.

There are a number of opportunities throughout the week to engage in research at the Institute, including the “School of Science Research Showcase” in Quayside shopping centre on Tuesday November 15th The week concludes with a celebration of Science in the community with the Carrowkeel Archaeology walk and Moonwalking in Sligo.

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Aidan O'Shea makes big return to basketball

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ayo footballing star Aidan O’Shea made a return to the basketball court last week after a seven-year break.

The 26-year-old, who played with St Declan’s basketball club in Dublin until 2009 and also played Schools’ basketball in Castlebar, was looking forward to returning to the court with his new club, Ej Sligo All-Stars.

“I haven’t played since my first year in college, but I’m looking forward to training," he said. "I asked the coach Shane [O’Meara] about joining the team last year and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. This winter is probably one of the first times I’ve a couple of months to myself, and I’ve time now to be able to train with them."

Indeed, Ej Sligo All-Stars have a long history with Mayo GAA, with O'Shea being the third footballing hero to walk through their doors, following in the footsteps Ronan McGarrity and Liam McHale.

"I’m not nervous about going back - though Ronan is here too so I’m sure there’ll be a lot of slagging! I’m really happy to be back but I don’t have any great expectations of myself - I'll just see how it goes.

"I might rope a few more of the Mayo lads into it too, football skills transfer very well over to basketball so I might get a few more down to Sligo - you never know!” he finished. Also speaking about the news, Head Coach Shane O’Meara stated: “We’re delighted to have Aidan on board, he’s a great athlete and there’s been a great buzz around the gym here for his first training session. Sligo is a big sporting county, so it’s great for the young basketball players here - who also love GAA - to see one of the big heroes of the game coming down here and shooting some baskets. We’re really looking forward to seeing him in action over the coming months.”

New land reclamation and drainage scheme overdue says Sligo/Leitrim Deputy Speaking in Leinster House, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Agriculture, Deputy Martin Kenny said he was disappointed at the spirit of the response he received to a parliamentary question seeking grant aid for drainage of marginal land.

Speaking to the media, Deputy Kenny said: “The point of my question was that there is a fodder crisis looming and it might go some way in the future to avert shortages if farmers on marginal land could be given some assistance for drainage to improve grass production and management. It has been over 30 years since there was a proper land reclamation and drainage grant available to farmers and the impact of this is being felt now.

“The minister has responded that although there is a measure for the clearance of drains under TAMS II included in the Programme for Government, that it would probably not be

approved by the European Commission as a full national Strategic Environment Assessment and Appropriate Assessment would have to be carried out for any potentially affected Natura Areas.

“To be honest, I am surprised at this. I cannot imagine why there would be a need to carry out such assessments on land which is already being used as farmland or meadow land for the production of fodder.”

Deputy Kenny said there is no logical reason why a drainage scheme cannot be designed to alleviate the problems of farmers and he said this could be done in a way that avoids any negative impact on the environment.

“To look at a problem and instead of trying to solve it, coming up with obstacles to a solution, is hardly the job of a department of agriculture working for farmers facing a fodder crisis,” he said in conclusion.

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Former principal’s actions threatens Swinford school’s future

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HE ‘future viability’ of Scoil Muire agus Padraig Secondary School in Swinford remains a doubt after the school’s former principal left them with a €239,000 debt.

John Gallagher of Cloonfinane, Swinford was fined €15,000 after he pleaded guilty to three counts of deception where he defrauded the State to the sum of €340,816.

The former principal of Scoil Muire agus Padraig Secondary School in Swinford admitted inflating the number of pupils in the school when applying for a school meals scheme. Mr Gallagher applied for the scheme from 2006 and used the excess money to pay for new windows and doors as well as other projects for the school.

When the matter was finally detected in 2012, the Department of Social Protection discovered that the school received €340,816 in extra funding and they are currently paying back that figure.

As a result of the debt, the school are under financial pressure and there is now growing uncertainty about the school’s future.

Garda Charlie O’Malley, who investigated the deception charges, told Judge Rory

McCabe that Dr Marie Griffin, CEO of CEIST - who are the school’s trustees - informed a recent meeting that they have ‘serious concerns about the future viability of the school’.

Garda O’Malley told Friday’s sitting of Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court that the school currently owes €239,343 and is paying back approximately €50,000 per year. He explained that the school is continuing to apply for the schools meals scheme and while it gets approval, the school and not the department pays for the meals.

Mr Brendan McDonagh, counsel for Mr Gallagher told the court that his client could not explain what ‘madness’ came over him to do what he did and it was all done for the betterment of the school. Mr Gallagher, he said, did not personally benefit from the money and all the money went back into the school.

When making the application for 2006, Mr Gallagher inflated the student figures from 464 to 507 and was granted €188,925.

The court heard that there was a surplus when the catering company was paid and the money was used for other projects in the school. Garda O’Malley said the money

should only be paid for meals.

Mr Gallagher also inflated the pupils numbers for the following two school years and the school received surplus money from the Department.

Mr Patrick Reynolds, counsel for the State. accepted that Mr Gallagher did not gain personally from the money and the money was used for the school.

Mr McDonagh said the person who committed the crime was not the same person who committed over 40 years of his life to the school and the community. This was a fall from grace for Mr Gallagher and he could not understand how he could be ‘so stupid’ to commit the offence.

Mr McDonagh said his client knows he was wrong but everything was done for the right reasons. He said a lifetime of good work is being undone by his actions and the people who will suffer from his actions are the pupils of the school. Mr McDonagh said this was a significant price to pay for a man who gave his life to education.

The court heard that Mr Gallagher’s health has suffered as a result and the whole event had caused embarrassment for his family. Mr McDonagh asked Judge McCabe to be lenient in sentencing.

Before sentencing Judge McCabe was critical of both the Department and the Board of Management at the ease in which the amount of money was redistributed and they did ‘not seem too bothered’ by it.

He said to them the money was just a ‘drop in the ocean’.

Judge McCabe said he could not condone what Mr Gallagher did but understood it was done for the right reasons. He said he did not think it would be in the interest of justice to send Mr Gallagher to jail and the fairest way to deal with it was to pay back the taxpayer.

For each of the three charges, he fined Mr Gallagher €5,000 and gave him three months to pay.

Long delays and 41% increase in students seeking counselling

Independent Review Into Roscommon Mental Health Services to be published soon

The Union of Students in Ireland is urging Irish colleges to train their staff on mental health awareness to help the 41% increase in students seeking counselling with staff cutbacks resulting in six month waiting lists to see counsellors, according to new research by AHEAD (the Association for Higher Education Access and Disability) and the National Learning Network (NLN), a division of the Rehab Group.

USI said the staff cutbacks during years of austerity has had a negative impact on the most vulnerable, including those experiencing mental illness who cannot access services due to waiting lists.

“A student in a state of distress being told to wait 183 days until you can get help is insufficient, irresponsible and extremely dangerous.” USI President, Annie Hoey, said. “There are financial strains specifically on students that impacts on their mental health, for example, USI research conducted in October 2015 shows us that 73.1% of students said the high cost of college causes them anxiety or stress, 72% of students are struggling financially to stay in college, and if fees go up, 63% of students said they won’t be able to attend college. This constant worry about financial struggles as well as exam pressures, personal strains and circumstances, can be huge burdens on young people.”

A third of young people between the ages of eighteen and twenty five experience mental health difficulties (this age bracket covering students) according to the Mental Health Matters report. There has been an increase in the number of students progressing to higher education (60%), which proportionately includes an increase in the number of students experiencing mental health difficulties.

“The rising number of third level students experiencing mental illness has not been levelled with support services.” Hoey said. “Full and part-time college staff being trained in mental health awareness will help as an interim measure to help students experiencing mental illness.”

Minister for Communications Denis Naughten has been informed by the HSE that it expects to be in a position to publish the independent review into the Roscommon mental health services in the coming weeks.

The review, which was ordered in part due to serious concerns over the operation of the local mental health services raised publically by Minister Naughten on a number of occasions.

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Sligo magician for White House trip with Obama's cousin Barack Obama’s Irish cousin eight times removed, Henry Healy – better known as Henry The Eighth – is bound for the United States to witness the final moments of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump’s battle for the White House.

Henry will be accompanied on the trip by a group of friends, including Sligo magician Shane Gillen.

Greg O’Donoghue, from Ashbourne, Co Meath; Kayman Power from Mullingar; and Dubliner Seán Early completes the

entourage.

Speaking to The Irish Times en route to Dublin Airport Healy said: “I organised the trip with a few friends – there are five of us going. I suggested we headed to Washington for the election “I was able to organise through what contacts I’d left to get us a tour of the White House and Capitol Hill. I didn’t let Barack know we were coming. No, I didn’t text him,” he added.

“After Washington we’ll go back to New

York on the night of the election, and we’ll be in the convention centre where Hillary Clinton will either give her victory speech or concession speech,” he said.

“Ideally I’m hoping for a Clinton victory.

The Clintons are friends of Ireland, and obviously for the stability of world economics you’d hope that Hillary would get in. There is a fear factor surrounding Donald Trump, so hopefully it will be Hillary,” he went on.

21 entries from Roscommon short listed for BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition

21 projects from Roscommon Post Primary Schools are among the 550 nationwide to have been shortlisted for the 2017 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.

The projects come from four local Schools and will see 48 students take on the best from the rest of the country at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, which takes place in the RDS on 11-14 January 2017.

Overall 2,091 project ideas were submitted by secondary students from 375 schools across the island, an increase of 2% from the 2016 exhibition.

Roscommon secondary schools have performed well at the Exhibition in recent years and picked up three awards last year.

The 53rd BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition attracted individual and group entries from 4,591 students in total, an increase of over 3% on last year. These hail from 31 counties, and girls once again out-numbered the boys with a gender split of 61% female to 39% male entrants. Students submitted ideas and innovations on subjects ranging from migration to climate change

to concussion injuries, with Social & Behavioural Sciences the most popular category (41% of entries).

Speaking at the announcement, Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD; “The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is a fantastic platform for so many students in Ireland and it is a testament to all involved, that in its 53rd year, the event still continues to grow in such strength and numbers. I have been to the exhibition on numerous occasions and it is extremely inspiring and encouraging to see the talent that is being nurtured as students develop their ideas and bring them to life on a national stage.”

The 2017 entries at a glance: · 2,091 entries received · 4,591 students · 375 schools represented across the island · Cork has the highest number of en-

tries from any county, followed by Dublin and Limerick in second and third place · Entrants are 61% female, 39% male · 1622 group entries and 469 individual entries · Social & Behavioural Sciences was the most popular category (41% of entries), followed by Biological & Ecological Sciences (29%), Technology (16%) and Chemical, Physical & Mathematical Sciences (14%).

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Weekend of High Drama in Ballina

Christina McKeogh, Seamus O’Kelly Players, Loughrea, receiving congratulations from Festival Treasurer Gerry Ring, after receiving the Award for Best Director and Play in the Confined Section. The Loughrea group also won the Best Actor and Best Actress Awards in this Section. Also in photo is Geoff O’Keefe (adjudicator). Photo: Corinne Beattie Photography.

“IT is hard to believe that this is just the second event organised by the dedicated committee behind this OneAct Drama Festival in Ballina, such has been the level of professionalism we have seen over the past three nights”.

These were the words of adjudicator Geoff O’Keefe at the culmination of three exhilarating nights of drama before packed houses at Ballina Arts

Centre last weekend. The audiences, mostly local, who showed their appreciation of the talented actors and quality productions, with standing ovations on occasions, played their part in making the weekend such a resounding success. It signals a bright future for events like this in Ballina Arts Centre, with many participants indicating a desire to perform there

again.

The audience also witnessed a fine presentation from members of the local Ballina Dramatic Society in the confined section, fresh from an awardwinning performance in Kiltimagh a week earlier with their play, “Lone Star”, where they achieved the Adjudicator’s Award and Best Actor Award (Rodney O’Donnell).

The top Award in the Confined Section went to Seamus O’Kelly Players, Loughrea with their production “The Wooden Pear”, a play which held the audience spellbound for the duration. Loughrea were also recipients of the Best Actor (Padraic Mannion), Best Actress (Nuala McCarthy) and Best Director (Christina McKeogh) Awards.

In the Open Section the top accolade went to An Nuadha (Maynooth) with “Breathing Lessons”, written and produced by Martina O’Reilly, who took the Best Director Award in this section. The Best Actress Award also went to Maeve Fitzgibbon Moore (An Nuadha), while Haulbowline Theatre Group’s Owen Gillie took the Best Actor Award in this section.

The Special Adjudicator’s Award went to An Nuadha Players.

Festival Chairman Eugene Loftus commended his committee for their dedication and support. Clockwork precision was evident throughout and the schedule worked like a dream. He thanked the adjudicator, Geoff O’Keefe and, in particular, the actors, who delighted audiences each night.

He also appreciated the generosity of major sponsors Ballina Beverages, Manor House Hotel and others and thanked Tommy Marren and Niamh McGrath for launching and opening the town’s second One-Act Drama Festival, which is part of the ADCI/DII circuit of festivals.

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grandmother Matilda Thornley is buried in the graveyard at John Street. She was a Church of Ireland parishioner at St John's Cathedral. Stoker's mother Charlotte witnessed the worst of the 1832 cholera in Sligo where she grew up. Some of her stories to her infant Abraham 'Bram' Stoker may have

inspired images in his world-famed horror classic. A total of 1,500 people died in that local outbreak, some of them buried alive, such was the haste to dispose of Sligo's dead and diseased.

Lighted tar barrels, salt and acid were used to try and fumigate Sligo's streets at night during the cholera.

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Mayo Twin Pharmacists buy business which has been in family for almost 70 years

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wo pharmacist sisters from Mayo have bought a business from another family of pharmacists which has been in business for almost 70 years.

The twins, Ann and Deirdre Butler, bought the two pharmacies from the Higgins family which has premises based on Teeling Street and Market Cross in Sligo town.

The Higgins siblings —Ken, Ann Christine and Stella— will retire as pharmacists from the company, which their father established in 1948, and hand over the keys to Ann and Deirdre.

However, Ken will remain on as a consultant with the new family owners for the next six months.

Ann and Deirdre — both pharmacists, originally from Ballina Co. Mayo — had always wanted to own a pharmacy business together. When the opportunity to buy Higgins pharmacies came up, the sisters were thrilled.

“We could not believe it when we discovered such a well-respected family business had come up for sale.

It was a perfect fit for us,” says Ann. “We are very proud to continue from a family with such a history here in Sligo and the fact that Ken is remaining on with us is fantastic. We are extremely

grateful to the Higgins family to have been given this opportunity.”

Deirdre adds: “We want the pharmacies to remain patient-focussed and we want to emulate the way the Higgins family looks after their customers. It’s ideal that there are two pharmacies as it gives us an opportunity to expand the product base, especially at Market Cross, and introduce some new, exciting lines.”

Customers might do a double-take when they are visiting the stores, as Deirdre will be based at Market Cross and identical twin Ann at Teeling Street.

It was extremely important to Ken and his sisters that the company would remain family-run, and they are delighted with the new owners.

“When looking for a buyer, we didn’t want the business to be bought by a multiple, we wanted it to remain family-run and we wanted the staff to keep their jobs,” says Ken Higgins, who is 30 years in the family business.

“We were very happy when we met Ann and Deirdre as they seem so nice and we think they will work well with the current staff. We wish them all the luck in the world.”

Deirdre and Ann Butler are the

daughters of Maura and Paddy Butler.

When they were younger, the girls were very aware of pharmacy as a career as their mother was a Business Development Manager for United Drug.

Ann’s first job as a teenager was in a pharmacy in Ballina, where Deirdre still lives.

Both completed a four-year degree in Pharmacy at the University of Brighton and have worked in various local pharmacies before coming together to buy the new business. The girls have two older brothers. Derek is a sergeant in the Gardai, based in Sligo and Stephen is also a pharmaceutical chemist in Abbvie in Sligo.

The company would have been 69 years in the Higgins family in January as Chris Higgins, originally from Tubbercurry, opened their first shop on Teeling Street in January 1948, two years after he qualified as a pharmacist. He ran the family business for three decades.

“My father is 96 now and saw the business open and closed and his three children being able to retire and have time off. He is totally behind the sale to the new owners and so would my mother, Betty, if she was still alive,” says Ken. The Higgins family grew up on Circular Road in Sligo town and all three children had worked their summers in the pharmacy from when they were young teenagers, with Stella joining the business when she was just 16.

All three siblings studied at different colleges to become pharmacists and all eventually joined the family business — a unique story in any business. Their fourth sibling, Valerie studied psychology at UCD and was the only one not to join the family business.

The second pharmacy, on Market Cross, was originally Slowey’s Pharmacy and was bought by the family at an auction. It opened under the Higgins name in January 1998 – 50 years exactly after the first pharmacy opened its doors.

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Focus on Fermanagh If you’re not cruising on the lakes in Co. Fermanagh or fishing, here’s a selection of other things to visit or things to do.

1. Take a stroll in Ely Lodge Forest...

Ely Lodge Forest is a pretty quiet place, not very well known by tourists and located only a few kilometres from Enniskillen. Note that the forest extends over 250 ha by the Lough Erne, and its planting began in 1940.

2. Drive near Monea Castle...

On the right-hand side, you can see a photo taken near Monea Castle. County Fermanagh is still

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TILES

APPLIANCES

FLOORING

STOVES

FIREPLACES

LIGHTS

Lackaboy Industrial Estate, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh Telephone from ROI: 048 6632 5278 • Telephone from NI and UK: 028 6632 5278 • www.mullendomestic.com

Land Rover Service

FORD 2012

2014

2013

2013

2014

MONDEO 2.0 TDCi ZETEC

SILVER

45,000

£8,995

FOCUS 1.6 TDCi ZETEC

RED

20,000

£9,250

RED

18,000

£9,995

BLACK

21,000

FOCUS 1.0 ECO(115) ZETEC GRAND C-MAX 1.6 TDCi ZETEC

C-MAX 1.6 TDCi (115) ZETEC (VIC)

2014

FOCUS 1.0 ECO (120) TITANIUM NAV

2011

KUGA 2.0 TDCi TITANIUM AWD

FOCUS 1.5 TDCi ZETEC NAV/APP

2015

2016

2016

2013

GRAND C-MAX 1.6 TDCi ZETEC FOCUS 1.6 TDCi STYLE

RED

BLUE GREY

32,000 31,000

£9,995

£10,795

SILVER

19,000

£12,495

BLACK

9,500

DEL

£11,750

£12,995

£13,450

S-MAX 1.6 TDCi TITANIUM

BLACK

52,000

£13,450

2015

FOCUS 1.5 TDCi TITANIUM / NAV

MONDEO 2.0 TDCi TITANIUM X PACK

MAGNETIC BLACK

3,500

15,500

£16,995

2016

MONDEO 2.0 TDCi (180) TITANIUM

MAGNETIC

9,500

£19,495

2012 2014 2012 2011

FREELANDER HSE MANUAL (SER) FREELANDER GS AUTO EVOQUE SD4 PURE AUTO DISCOVERY 4 HSE SDV6 AUTO

GREY RED RED BLACK

53,000 36,000 25,000 48,000

£17,995 £17,995 £24,995 £24,995

2012

2016

GALAXY 1.6 TDCi TITANIUM X

LAND ROVER 2014

2015

56,000

£16,995

FIRENZE

18,000

£35,495

PEUGEOT 207 1.6 GT CC REN CLIO DYNAMIQUE TOM TOM 3DR REN SCENIC 1.5 DCi EXPRESSION KIA VENGA 2 1.4 CRDi VAUX 1.4 MERIVA EXCLUSIVE AUTO VAUXHALL MOKKA 1.7 CDTi SE VOLVO XC90 2.4 D5 AUTO 7 SEATS

SILVER GREY BLUE RED SILVER GREY BLACK

56,000 46,000 61,000 13,500 4,500 12,000 58,000

£3,750 £4,495 £4,995 £8,495 £8,495 £12,495 £16,995

VW SCIROCCO 2.0 TDi TECH R-LINE

Sales: 028 6632 3475 Service: 028 6632 3475 Parts: 028 6632 3475

BLUE

28,000

Looking to give something different to the ones you love this Christmas?

£13,495

DISCOVERY 4 SE SDV6 AUTO

OTHERS 2008 2012 2010 2014 2014 2014 2011

BLUE

151 Main Street Fivemiletown Tel: 048-89521090

£8,995

15,500

RED

Kilturk South, Newtownbutler Tel: 048-67738679

£18,495

12 Dublin Road, Enniskillen Co. Fermanagh, BT74 6HL www.tptopping.com

Check out our selection of kids toys including Go-Karts, Kids Overalls, John Deere Childrens Clothing and Stihl Toys in store.

For those older, how about a new piece of garden equipment or safety wear?

Stocking a wide range of chainsaws, pressurewashers, log splitters, blowers, bruschcutters, lawnmowers and more.

We would like to thank all our customers for their welcome to the town this year. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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TILES

APPLIANCES

FLOORING

STOVES

FIREPLACES

LIGHTS

Lackaboy Industrial Estate, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh Telephone from ROI: 048 6632 5278 • Telephone from NI and UK: 028 6632 5278 • www.mullendomestic.com

Land Rover Service

FORD 2012

2014

2013

2013

2014

MONDEO 2.0 TDCi ZETEC

SILVER

45,000

£8,995

FOCUS 1.6 TDCi ZETEC

RED

20,000

£9,250

RED

18,000

£9,995

BLACK

21,000

FOCUS 1.0 ECO(115) ZETEC GRAND C-MAX 1.6 TDCi ZETEC

C-MAX 1.6 TDCi (115) ZETEC (VIC)

2014

FOCUS 1.0 ECO (120) TITANIUM NAV

2011

KUGA 2.0 TDCi TITANIUM AWD

FOCUS 1.5 TDCi ZETEC NAV/APP

2015

2016

2016

2013

GRAND C-MAX 1.6 TDCi ZETEC FOCUS 1.6 TDCi STYLE

RED

BLUE GREY

32,000 31,000

£9,995

£10,795

SILVER

19,000

£12,495

BLACK

9,500

DEL

£11,750

£12,995

£13,450

S-MAX 1.6 TDCi TITANIUM

BLACK

52,000

£13,450

2015

FOCUS 1.5 TDCi TITANIUM / NAV

MONDEO 2.0 TDCi TITANIUM X PACK

MAGNETIC BLACK

3,500

15,500

£16,995

2016

MONDEO 2.0 TDCi (180) TITANIUM

MAGNETIC

9,500

£19,495

2012 2014 2012 2011

FREELANDER HSE MANUAL (SER) FREELANDER GS AUTO EVOQUE SD4 PURE AUTO DISCOVERY 4 HSE SDV6 AUTO

GREY RED RED BLACK

53,000 36,000 25,000 48,000

£17,995 £17,995 £24,995 £24,995

2012

2016

GALAXY 1.6 TDCi TITANIUM X

LAND ROVER 2014

2015

56,000

£16,995

FIRENZE

18,000

£35,495

PEUGEOT 207 1.6 GT CC REN CLIO DYNAMIQUE TOM TOM 3DR REN SCENIC 1.5 DCi EXPRESSION KIA VENGA 2 1.4 CRDi VAUX 1.4 MERIVA EXCLUSIVE AUTO VAUXHALL MOKKA 1.7 CDTi SE VOLVO XC90 2.4 D5 AUTO 7 SEATS

SILVER GREY BLUE RED SILVER GREY BLACK

56,000 46,000 61,000 13,500 4,500 12,000 58,000

£3,750 £4,495 £4,995 £8,495 £8,495 £12,495 £16,995

VW SCIROCCO 2.0 TDi TECH R-LINE

Sales: 028 6632 3475 Service: 028 6632 3475 Parts: 028 6632 3475

BLUE

28,000

Looking to give something different to the ones you love this Christmas?

£13,495

DISCOVERY 4 SE SDV6 AUTO

OTHERS 2008 2012 2010 2014 2014 2014 2011

BLUE

151 Main Street Fivemiletown Tel: 048-89521090

£8,995

15,500

RED

Kilturk South, Newtownbutler Tel: 048-67738679

£18,495

12 Dublin Road, Enniskillen Co. Fermanagh, BT74 6HL www.tptopping.com

Check out our selection of kids toys including Go-Karts, Kids Overalls, John Deere Childrens Clothing and Stihl Toys in store.

For those older, how about a new piece of garden equipment or safety wear?

Stocking a wide range of chainsaws, pressurewashers, log splitters, blowers, bruschcutters, lawnmowers and more.

We would like to thank all our customers for their welcome to the town this year. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Notes From The Dentists Chair

With John McCann BDS BSc - Principal Dentist Maguire McCann Dental Surgeons GDC Reg No. 68239

MOUTH CANCER AWARENESS T

EURO FOR POUND Stocking over 100 rolls of fabric - see our range of poles and wallpapers www.curtainmilldirect.co.uk 25 Belmore Street, Enniskillen, BT746AA • Call today - 048-66320088 Measuring Service Available

his month has been designated as Mouth Cancer Awareness Month. I recall as a young dental student, more years ago than I care to remember, being given some very sage advice by one of my lecturers. He told me that working as a dentist is mainly about relieving people’s pain and improving their smiles. All very worthwhile things.

However, if in my career I spotted just one person’s cancer at an early stage, then I might just save a life. Those words echo in my mind every time I lift a dental mirror and look into a patient’s mouth. It is a sobering subject and the figures on mouth cancer make for sobering reading.

The latest available figures date from 2011, and they show that 2% of all cancers occur in and around the mouth. Mouth cancers can affect the lips, tongue, sinus, gum, palate or the back of the throat.

Collectively they account for one out of every hundred cancer related deaths. In 2011, 6800 people were diagnosed with cancer in the mouth, that works out at 18 people per day. There were 2100 deaths due to mouth cancers, that’s 6 people every day.

The overall survival rate for mouth cancers is approximately 50%. However, early detection of the problem sends that to over 90%. Given that mouth cancers can be very successfully treated in the early stages one might well ask why the survival rate is only 50%. Well, the answer is that many simply aren’t picked up early enough.

The people who are best trained and best equipped to detect tumours in the mouth

are dentists. Unfortunately, we’re not exactly the most popular of people to visit.

Approximately half of the population only go to their dentist if they are having pain.

Furthermore, people can often ignore the early signs that something is wrong in their mouth.

Oral cancers are roughly twice as common in men as women and are most common in those over the age of 50. They are very much associated with excessive alcohol consumption and smoking.

It goes without saying that preventing a cancer in the first place is much better than treating one. Keeping alcohol intake low and not smoking are key steps. A well balanced diet with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables also helps to maintain all parts of the body in optimum health.

Cancer in the mouth can appear in a number of ways. A mouth ulcer which has been present for more than 3 weeks should always be checked. Similarly, persistent lumps in the mouth, lips, cheek, throat or neck must be investigated. Red or white patches in the mouth also give cause for suspicion. Loosening of teeth and bad breath can also be a sign of a tumour. If an area of the mouth or face becomes numb or if there is persistent unexplained bleeding in the mouth, seek your dentist’s advice.

I would stress that all of these symptoms can also have much less sinister causes than cancer. If you have any of these symptoms do not be afraid to talk to your dentist about them. It is much more likely that they are NOT caused by cancer. However, the only way to know for sure is to get it checked out. Even if there is a cancer, picking it up early is crucial. If you have something which is worrying you in your mouth, do yourself a favour and talk to your dentist. It’s probably nothing major, but it might just save your life!

EXCELLENCE IN CARE

Watermill Lodge Restaurant:

Voted Best Restaurant in Fermanagh 2012-2016

(inclusive) Awarded Trip Advisor Cer!ficate of Excellence

Christmas party menu for just £24.95 per person New Years Eve menu for £29.95 per person

Dr Dr Dr Dr Until 10 Dec

Telephone: 048-67724369

J P McCann BDS BSc T F Maguire LDS MFGDP L G Hyland BDS S H Johnston BDS MFGDP

Visit our website on maguiremccann.co.uk 18 Darling Street, ENNISKILLEN, Co. Fermanagh TEL ROI: 048 66322983 • 048 66322301 TEL NI: 028 66322983 • 028 66322301

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Jim’s Paper Derrylin Dental & Implant Centre and Paints

11 Belmore Street, Enniskillen • Tel: 0044-78-66322966 Find us on facebook: JimsPaperAndPaints

SPECIAL OFFERS

5ltr Crown rade Matt - Mid Sheen Mix only £22.00 15ltrs Macpherson Matt White / Magnolia only £22.00 10ltrs Crown Covermatt White / Magnolia only £18.99 10ltrs Crown Breatheasy White Matt only £16.99 6ltrs Crown Breatheasy White Matt only £13.00

Call in to see our New Winter Collection of Wallpapers - loads of choice

Stockists of Crown, Fleetwood, Cuprinol, Ronseal & Many More Call in to see out New Prestige Pantone / Vogue Collection New Display in Store

We are justifiably proud of our esteemed reputation within the local community.

Our practice can be found in a purpose designed building, modernised with the latest dental equipment.

We aim to exceed your expectations and look forward to welcoming you to our practice.

We specialise in: • Root Canal • Extractions • Crowns • Bridges • Implants Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm Thursday 9am - 8pm Saturday 9am - 1pm

Derrylin Dental and Implant Centre, 77 Main Street, Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh, BT92 9LB NI: 028-67748069 • ROI: 048-67748069 • Fax: 028 6774 8069 Email: derrylindentalimplantcentre@hotmail.co.uk

Bring this advertisement and receive

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The kitchen is the heart of your home and as such it deserves the best care.

Our handmade kitchens can be selected from our traditional, classical, contemporary and painted kitchen ranges.

Award Winnin g Kitchen Company UK / Ireland 2013

From NI:028 6774 8855 • From ROI: 048 6774 8855 •Email: info@mcgovern-kitchens.com Mullyneeny, Derrylin, County Fermanagh, BT92 9JZ • www.mcgovern-kitchens.com Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm • Saturday: 10am - 1pm (By Appointment Only) • Sunday: Closed

nniskillen arpet entre

KEENEST PRICES FOR YOUR BUILDING NEEDS!

FERMANAGH’S NO.1 FLOORING SUPPLIER • CARPETS • VINYLS • WOOD FLOORING • RUGS & MATS

CONTRACT AND COMMERCIAL FLOORING

Over 100 Rolls of Beautiful Quality Carpets from Europes leading manufacturers

POWER TOOLS, TIMBER, IRON, SLATES, COAL,CEMENT, GOODS & PAINTS - DOORS & DOOR FURNITURE

ALL MAJOR BRANDS SUPPLIED We stock over 50 ROLLS of HIGH QUALITY VINYL FLOORING at Discount Prices Huge Selection of Quality Laminate Flooring in Stock

OVER 200 RUGS AND MATS ON DISPLAY Stockists of

Now stocking Agricultural Weedkillers • Stockists of Leyland & Johnstones Paint • Apache and Tuffstuff Workwear

Liverpool House, Lisbellew, Co. Fermanagh • BT94 5ER Telephone: 048-66387207 • Fax: 048-66387900

Beds

18 Derrychara Link, Enniskillen • Tel: 048-66327100

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RAMSEY PICTURE FRAMING Quality & Service

No. 7 Buttermarket, Enniskillen

Tel 028-66324721 ROI 048-66324721 ERNE Art & Craft Store No.7 Buttermarket, Enniskillen

Leading brands of artist supplies for students and professional artists at very competitive prices.

Student Discount - Gift Vouchers

Tel 028-66324721 ROI 048-66324721

Ann McNulty Pottery Fine Handthrown colourful tableware Dishwasher, Microwave & Oven Proof A selection of one-off RAKU pieces available 1 The Buttermarket Craft & Design Centre, Down Street, Enniskillen Tel: 048-66324721 • Email: annmcnulty@talk21.com

Beautiful Unique Handcrafted Jewellery created using Irish stone, Gemstones, Fossils, Silver & Gold Angela Specialises in creating individual and innovative pieces versatile enough to wear on any occasion and often described "as little works of art" One off pieces are a speciality!

Call at her studio in the Buttermarket for exciting gift ideas this Christmas or order on line at www.angelakellyjewellery.com

16 The Buttermarket Enniskillen BT74 7DU Tel: 028 66328741 or from ROI 048 66 328741

Christmas Exhibition Opens Saturday 3rd December 11am - 5pm

· NEW Original Paintings · NEW Limited Edition Prints · NEW Photographic Images Call in to view and enjoy a glass of mulled wine Open Monday-Saturday 11.00 to 4.00 or by appointment.

If travelling long distance it is advisable to telephone in advance. www.francesmorris.com | info@francesmorris.com

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Home Energy Tips That Save You Money efficient and "G" being the worst guzzler for energy.

Tumble Driers Tumble driers are energy guzzlers so try to use washing lines or airers.

Don't put very wet clothing into the dryer, make sure you wring clothing out or spin dry again to help use less energy.

Fridges/Freezers These are the most hardworking appliances in the home.

Avoid putting Warm or Hot Foods in the fridge, let them cool down first. Don't leave the Fridge or Freezer door open, this means the fridge uses more energy to cool itself back down due to the cool air lost opening the door.

Switching Energy Supplier In the current rising trend of energy prices it could well be worth shopping around to save money on your energy bills, further discounts are available if you switch both gas & electricity to the same supplier. It is a simple process and there is no disruption to your existing energy supply.

E

nergy is vital to nearly all aspects of our daily lives - but we rarely stop to think about how or why we use it.

As the price of energy continues to rise, now is the ideal time to consider what you can do to be more energy efficient. The good news is that there are many simple ways to use energy more efficiently that will save money and benefit the environment.

Hot Water Of course it should be hot, but it doesn't need to be scalding. For most people, setting the cylinder thermostat at 60°C/140°F is fine for bathing and washing. This can save up to €15 per year.

Light bulbs If you use a particular light for an average of four hours or more a day, then replace it with an energy-saving equivalent - which will use around a quarter of the electricity and last up to 12 times longer.

Each energy efficient bulb fitted could give you an estimated saving of €10.50 off your energy bill per year.

Kettles Heat the amount of water you really need and if you're using an electric kettle, make

sure you cover the elements. More modern kettles have no visible element so you use less water, you could also try to fill a cup and use it as a guide to fill the kettle, so that you boil the right amount of water.

Curtains At night, pull the curtains to stop heat being lost through the windows.

Take care not to drape curtains over radiators as this will funnel heat straight out of the windows.

Heating Turning the thermostat down by just 1°C can cut as much as 10% off your heating bills.

You can also save on running costs by heating your home for an hour less each day.

Television, Hi-Fi and Computers Switch off your TV, video and Hi-Fi at the set.

Standby can use as much as 10%-60%of the electricity that would be used by the device if it was switched on. Also don't forget to turn your Computer monitor off, as it too wastes electricity if left on.

Appliances When purchasing kitchen appliances such as fridges, freezers, dishwashers and washing

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machines, opt for a more energy efficient appliance.

An EU Energy Label should be displayed (A to G Scale) on appliances for sale in order to help you make a choice, "A" being the most

Insulation Upgrading loft and, where possible, cavity insulation, will save energy in your home by reducing energy losses through the building fabric.

JAMES MCGRATH GAS & OIL SERVICES LTD

5% OFF WITH THIS AD!

• Domestic and Industrial Service • Gas and Oil Burner Upgrades • Supplier & Installer of Gas/Oil Boilers • Heating Control Upgrades • Covering Mayo and Sligo

James (Snr) Tel: 086-816-9023 • James (Jnr) Tel: 086-1591390 Tel: 098-35266 • westportgas@eircom.net

If we can’t fix it, we don’t charge!

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TERMON ROAD, BOYLE PH: 071-9662236

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Come visit our newly refurbished showrooms, amazing offers throughout all departments, Expert electrical, Doors, floors, stoves, fireplaces, tiles and bathrooms

AMAZING OFFERS ON ALL SOLID FUELS AND GAS! Buy in bulk for these great offers!

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Full Valet Service and Hot Foam Wash available: Open Mon to Fri 10.30am-6pm •Sat 10am to 4pm

GIVE US A CALL! 087-0522101 Proprietor: Raymond Carden. Ridgepool Road, Ballina

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For your old Fireplace against the cost of a new fireplace or stove

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HEATING, PLUMBING & BATHROOM SUPPLIES

• Radiators • Boilers • Cylinders • Pumps • Stoves Carrick Road, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim • Telephone: 071­964­0593 Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm, Sat 9am to 1pm

Tel: 096-22277 Fax (096) 22655 Jerome and Eugene Hughes for all your Home Heating Oil, Tractor Diesel, Kerosene, Road Diesel, Unleaded Petrol. Tanks and Lubrication products also in stock.

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J. HAMILTON

Motor Body Repairs

crash repair centre

• Crash Repair • Full resprays • Restorations • Insurance Work • Spot Repairs • Airbrush Work

All Classes of Motor Body Repairs Undertaken All Types of Servicing and MOT Preperation

“No Sunday Phone Calls” P188 Blackhawk Pulling System in Operation

Telephone: 048-66388367 • Mobile: 0044 (0) 7802 701597 SALLOON, BALLINAMALLARD

CRIBBIN CAR SALES

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

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

www.autotechbodyrepairs.com /autotechbodyrepairs Old Dublin Road, Carraroe, Co. Sligo Tel: 071-9170745

COYNE TYRES, BATTERIES & ACCESSORIES

Unit 2, Ardnaree, Ballina, Co. Mayo

• Servicing • Panel Beating • Tracking • Parts • Light Setting • Echaust Repairs • Towbar Fitting Discoun with th t • NCT Preparation is Advert • Valeting • Recovery

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

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

We also sell high quality used cars at affordable prices.

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

GET WINTERIZED! Free Safety Check CALL IN TODAY - NO NEED FOR AN APPOINTMENT FREE Tyre Tread depth check FREE tyre pressure check FREE lightbulb check FREE wiper check FREE windsceen wash check FREE battery check FREE brake check “As the evening draws in take note of all the vehicles you meet on the road with one or more lights no working... that could be you!”

VEHICLE SERVICING FROM JUST €99

CALL IN NOW FOR A FREE CHECK

Ariel Dym 096-70993 • 086-8978395

Depot at Water Lane, Ballina • Tel: 096-21935 Call out: 087-2686360 • Phone/Fax: 096-72660

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Rotate wheels front to back, wheel balance & tracking

REPAIRS & RECOVERY

• Car Service • Car Repair • NCT Preperation • DOE Preperation • NCT Failure • DOE Failure • Diagnostics • Tractor Repair • Trailer Repair • Machinery Repair • 24 Hour Break Down & Recovery Norm's Auto Repairs,NW Business Park, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim • M: 0871725572 Open: Mon - Sat: 8.00am - Late • On Call Sundays Email: normsautorepairs@gmail.com

All Engines Reconditioned Call us today for a competitive quote!

IDA Industrial Estate, Cleveragh, Sligo Tel: 071-9162531

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Castlerea Vehicle Recycling Call us today for all your tyre needs

We do budget to brand named tyres at affordable prices.

We offer a quality service. All prices include fitting and balancing.

Also: Puncture repairs, alloy wheel repairs & batteries 24hour recovery also available.

Far Finisklin Rd, Sligo

• All NCT Failures • Destruction Certs Issued • Sale of second hand parts • Contracted to all major Car Companies • Farm Machiner, Old gates • Metals, Iron Baths • Old Cooking Ranges • Weighbridge on site • Farm Machinery Collected CASTLEREA ELV Recycling Ltd., Cloonkeen, Castlerea • Kevin & Martina Keenan Tel: 094-9621250 • Mob: 086-2522231

• Services & NCT Repairs • Tyres for all makes & models • Specialising in Diagnostics Tel: 086-3029740- Over 20 years experience Email: markscottautorepairs@gmail.com Castle Street, Manorhamilton, Co. Letrim

4x4’s BREAKING FOR SALE

FULL RANGE OF 4x4 PARTS FOR SALE

• New and Used Cars and Vans • Service, Repair & Recovery • Tyres & 4-Wheel Alignment • Suppliers of Genuine Parts 20033 -- Fax: Fax: 071 20036 Tel:Tel: 071071 9191 20033 0719191 20036

email: info@smsmotors.ie •• www.smsmotors.ie email: info@smsmotors.ie www.smsmotors.ie

WANTED

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

TELEPHONE: 087-9140602

24 HR RECOVERY WANTED WANTED WANTED SERVICE All Trucks Wanted for Specialist in Truck & Coach Recovery “From a Moped to an artic we’ll recover it”

James Foy Auto Service • Servicing all makes & models • Excellent selection of Tyres • Puncture Repair • NCT Preperation • Wheel Balancing & Alignment Dromore West, Sligo Tel: 096-47052. Mob: 087-2541243 www.recoverysligo.com

www.dempseydismantlers.com • info@dempseydismantlers.com

Fully Licensed for the disposal of end of life vehicles Free Delivery Service to your area Open Monday to Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9.30am-1.30pm Free Delivery Service All Over Connacht

GANNONS GARAGE

Mark Scott Auto Repairs

Peugeot Aftersales, Service and Genuine Peugeot Parts.

Bonniconlon, Ballina, Co. Mayo Phone: 096-45412/45488

Breaking & Export

14 VW Polo Cross 1.2 Petrol 28,000km.............€15,500 12 Opel Corsa 1.3D, 45,000km........................€10,750 11 Opel Astra 1.3D.........................................€10,995 11 Opel Corsa 1.3D..........................................€9,500 11 Opel Corsa 1.7D 85k..................................€10,800 10 Opel Astra 3Dr GTC Petrol 1.4......................€9,500 10 Opel Corsa 1.2 Petrol.................................€8,000 10 Opel Astra 1.4 Petrol..................................€8,950 10 Citroen C5 1.6D.........................................€9,000 09 Opel Astra 1.4 Petrol /1.6 Auto.......................€POA 08 Opel Corsa 1.2 Petrol.................................€4,500 08 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 Petrol............................€5,500 Belclare, Westport • 098-25239 or 087-2737944 www.gannonsgarage.ie

Kiltimagh Road, Knock, Co. Mayo • Email: info@kieranwheltonmotors.ie

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

Call: 087-974 3349 Anytime

2012 Citroen C4, 91,0000 miles..................................€12,950

2013 Ford C-Max, 61,256 miles ......................................................€15,950

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8/14/18 ! grass harrows in stock perfect mulcher / flail mower 7 ! wide not much work done 8 bale trailer in stock - light ,reflectors BRAKES good tyres. €1775 vicon fer#lizer spreader g.w.o. €800 10 ! slurry injectors ,fully galvanized €1900 wroufler, new #nes, wide wheels €1550 John deere 6420 , p.u.h, front linkage, 40 k box

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We offer a wide range of Introductory and Accredited Courses • Pesticide Courses, Both QQI (FETAC) & NPTC City and Guilds These pesticide courses will cover anyone wishing to purchase or use pesticides on their land in accordance with EU Law. It is suitable for farmers, self-employed, employed and the general public.

• Includes, Safe Use of Hand Held Applicators, Safe Use of Boom Sprayers and All Over 14 year olds only Terrain Vehicle Operations.

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farmingServices Castlerea Co-opertive Livestock Mart Ltd. PROPERTY SERVICES PROVIDERS LICENCE NO: 002249

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performance • Understand cost per Kg weight gain • Measure feedstuff performance • Prevent wasteful over dosing and under dosing • Know your 0kg% kill out • Meet the weight specification of your buyers

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Conal Gallen: “Only Joking” at Ballina Arts Centre Packed full of new songs and jokes, as well as some fan favourites, ‘Only Joking’ is Conal’s best show to date.

He has become, without doubt, the most popular comic on the Irish theatre scene. His brand of humour is absolutely hilarious and has all of his audiences in stitches from start to finish.

With over 33 albums to date, Conal has more material than he knows what to do with and is constantly coming up with new material while on the road. He has had multi-platinum selling DVDs along with a number of massive hits and countless awards under his belt!

Just go along and see why he is truly Ireland’s best loved comedian.

Tickets: €25. Early booking advised.

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The Successful TD at Ballina Arts Centre The Successful TD., written by John B. Keane, and adapted for stage by Jon Kenny, Mary McEvoy and Michael Scott from Keane’s novellas, The Successful TD and An Irish Minister of State, is showing at Ballina Arts Centre on Friday, 18th November, 8 p.m.

One of your own – a vote for Tull is a vote for yourself!! The Successful TD follows the hilarious antics of one Tull McAdoo as he seeks re-election to the Dail in the October Elections. Written in 1967, The Successful TD may still mirror the politics of today . . . Tickets: €22/€20. Early booking advised.

Marie’s November/December schedule is as follows: Tuesday, 6.45 p.m. (Mixed Level): Mount Falcon. Tuesday, 8.00 p.m.

(Beginners): Mount Falcon. Wednesday, 7 p.m. (Mixed): Family Resource Centre. Thursday, 3.30 p.m. (Over-50s Ladies): Family Resource Centre.

Telephone/text 087-6549100 for bookings.

Sing and Ring with Ballina Chamber Choir DECEMBER in Ballina will breeze in with a festive air, thanks to Ballina Chamber Choir, who present their annual Christmas Concert (Sing & Ring) in Ballina Arts Centre on Thursday, 1st December, at 8 p.m.

The Choir, directed by Niamh O’Kelly, will be joined by special guests, CCFE Handbell Choir and Breaffy School Chorus.

Tickets at €12.00 (Children €5). Tickets can be purchased from The Arts Centre.

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Leonard Barry, Niamh Crowley and the Sligo Academy of Music Orchestra with guests; Seamie O’Dowd, Shane McGowan and John Joe Kelly Sat 19 Nov, 8pm €20/10 u18s (The Hawkswell) Students alongside masters, this very special event also features the premiere of a new work for classical and traditional ensemble commissioned by the Hawk’s Well Theatre from the renowned composer, Neil Martin.

A celebrated cellist & uilleann piper, Martin is a prolific composer & arranger for concert hall, stage & film. He is also a member of the West Ocean String Quartet (WOSQ).

The final performance will be a synthesis of old & new & will include much loved piping classics such as The Foxchase alongside new music composed by Neil Martin. It will feature new arrangements alongside previously orchestrated repertoire from Shaun Davey & Rod McVeigh.

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This year, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, and to celebrate this, Ballina Arts Centre is presenting an evening of song, poetry and reflections about this most influential of artists.

Drop in on Thursday, 24th November, at 8 p.m. for a celebration with local bands and musicians, poets and writers, and fans, the genius of the enigmatic Mr. Zimmerman. Tickets: €5.00. Early booking advised.

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KEEN RATES OFFERED MAYO • ROSCOMMON • SLIGO Tel: 087-3239307

Prop. Kevin Burns • Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh

• Rollers • Tracks • Hinges • Door Realignment • Locks • Multilocking systems etc

• Stockists of all types of glass

Thermal Imaging Smoke Testing Draught Testing Problem Solving CCTV Chimney Inspections

• Glass cut while you wait

Tel: 071-9145400 Fax: 071-9140132 Mobile: 087-2341 985

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

Tel: 087-6196013 / 085-1248560 Email: info@ballinachimneys.ie Fully Insured and Free Quotes

CLEW BAY LOG HOUSES 4 Bed House from €70,000

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

Suitable for: • People with limited mobility • People who have had hip surgery • People with back aches

For details of your local stockist Phone Noel: 087-9896948

2 Bed House from €14,000

3 Bed House from €35,000

• Prices include double glazed windows and doors • Wall thickness 68mm, 44mm and 34mm

Contact Brian on 098-42501 or 086-8478376 or email clewbayloghouses@gmail.com

All forms of cladding & roofing in tradition standing seam and batten roll in Copper, Zinc, Aluminium Stainless steel and Lead Sheet.

Specialist flashing kits for chimneys,dormers, box gutter valleys and pitched valleys for slated roofs.

Design, layout and detailing services for both commercial and private projects.

Welding and fabricating of Stainless Steel and aluminium.

GG Roofing, The Grove, Kilmovee, Co. Mayo 087 2437259/094 Boyle,Phone: Co. Roscommon Telephone:9649296 071-9670010 Email: Email Us:info@ggroofing.ie info@pureflowers.ie••www.ggroofing.ie www.pureflowers.ie

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TERRYS STOVES www.terrysstoves.com

GERARD DEVANEY The complete plumbing & heating Service.

Tel: 071 9168046 Mob: 087 2903690

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

Hotel and Bar seating, Office furniture and other Contract / Commercial furniture.

Repair of sails, tents and other outdoor gear for sports and leisure.

We provide a service of Colour consultancy and Interior advice. We retail upholstery fabrics and essentials.

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

Boradruma, Snugboro, Castlebar • Tel: 094 9023532 / 086 8350608 Open Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm • Visit us online at www.boradrumaupholstery.ie

MULTIPURPOSE GARDEN SHEDS & GARAGES TEL: 086 731 2801

COMPOST FOR SALE Pure Organic Compost ­ Ideal Soil Enricher

• Medium Grade €3.00 each or 4 Bags for €10 • Cubic Metre Sacks Compost / Veggie Mix • Fine Grade Compost €5 per Bag Union Wood Road, Ballisodare • Can Deliver Bulk Loads Call us on 087­9756455 or 087­2495739

T: 096-30101 F: 096-30738 FOR ALL YOUR KITCHEN AND BEDROOM FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS Custom Made kitchens Bedrooms Offices Fitted & free Standing Furniture Sitting Room Units 3d Designs PVC Kitchens Solid Painted Kitchens No Job too big or small

NOW OPEN

AT BALLINA ROAD, CROSSMOLINA

Telephone John: 086-8324111 for a Free Quotation

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.

Contact: Ray Lynch Corlis, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Phone: 086-8943034 or 094-9621938 • AGENTS REQUIRED

S&S TREE SERVICES Covering all aspects of Tree Services & Surgery including:

Dangerous Tree Removal Site Clearance Overgrown Hedging Wood Chipping Fully Insured & NPTC Certified Years of Experience Call today for a FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE

Tel: 087-6319-313 or 087-9640-902 094-938-0143

• Free Survey available • Solid Fuel Stoves • Gas Fires

people with energy

When buying a stove you need good information on the wide range that is available I will help you get the product that best suits your needs.

Buy Once! Buy Right!

Phone: 087‐2066910 or 071‐9197925

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No.1in the No.2 Business...

• Domestic Drain Cleaning • Emergency Service Call Out • Commercial Drain Cleaning • Man Hole Covers Replaced • Odours Investigated • High Velocity Water Jetting • Annual Maintenance Contracts • CCTV Drain Inspection

• Septic Tank Cleaning

email: wimsey@eircom.net

Contact Damien: 087 297 4842 or 071 916 8086

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

SELF DRIVE CARE HIRE AVAILABLE

Wastewater Treatment Systems

• Pre Cast Sep!c Tanks / Supplied & Fi"ed • Sep!c Tank Upgrading • Pump Sta!ons for Domes!c & Commercial use • Over 20 Years Experience • Service and Repairs to most models of Treatment System • All Groundwork Services / Machine Hire / Dumper Hire • Covering the North West

• Water Analysis • Water Filtration • Water Softening • Well Drilling • Pump Supplied and Fitted • Rain Water Collection & Purification • Sewage Treatment Systems IN THE BUSINESS FOR OVER 25 YEARS

Michael 087-276-7003 / Aidan: 087-6694186 Email: Michaelegan1@eircom.net

Email: waterteck@eircom.net Website: www.waterteck.com Phone: 086-8072249 071-9658976

K&M Engineering

Massive quantities of 2016 Seasoned Dried Screen Quality Hopper Turf / Firewood Solid in various size loads Call: 087-3831953 for delivery

M.D.S

Bonniconlon Road, Ballina

24 Hr Emergency Service 365 Days

Maintenance & Drainage • Sewer Pipe, Drain & Gully Cleaning • Septic Tanks & Grease Traps Cleaned • Toilets, Baths, Sinks - Odours Investigated • CCTV Pipe Surveying - Pipe Laying & Repair • Manhole Covers Replaced FREE ESTIMATES - C2 REG - FULLY INSURED For fast efficient service call your local engineer on:

SLIGO / LEITRIM 086-8106029 MAYO / GALWAY 086-8177634 ROSCOMMON / ATHLONE 086-3946395 Office: 096-29986 / Fax: 096-45223

NEW SHOWROOM • NEW STOCK SAME GREAT VALUE

• Engine Reconditioner • Large Stock of Pistons and Liners • Gasket, Bearings • Oil Pumps, water pumps • Crank Grinding, Reboring • Head Ovehaul • Pump & Injectors Repaired • Commonrail injector Service • Heads & Block Machined • Fly Wheel machining • V-Belts, Ball and Taper Rollerbarings • Motorcycle Cylinders Bored & Honed • Perkins Short engines

• Honda 50 Spare Parts • Agent for Perkins Engines & Co cumrnins Parts • Tractor Parts & Panels • Spark Plugs & Heater Plugs • Spare Parts For Lister and Pettey Engines • Veteran & Classic engine parts incl. car & tractor.

• New starter motors, alternators & dynamos

Ballina Road, Tubbercurry • PJ: 087-4113008

MJ Healy FENCING & AGRI SERVICES LTD

Michael O’ Connell Tractors Sales And Service Caraun, Claregalway, Co. Galway

SPECIALISING IN SPARE PARTS FOR ALL MAKES OF TRACTORS Large Stock Of All Makes Of Tractors For Sale Specialising In Deutz, Same,Lamborghini And Hurlimann Tractor Parts And Repair

OPEN MON-SAT 9.30-6 and SUNDAYS & BANK HOLS 2-6

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

Contact Numbers: 086 252 9314 • 091 799 116

3 Piece Suites • Beds & Mattresses • Rugs & Pictures • Tables & Chairs • Flooring

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

No Job too big or small • Free Quotation Tel: 086-6010889 • Email: michaelhealy14@yahoo.ie

LG GLASS & GLAZING • Rapid Repair Service • Decorative Mirrors • Glass Shower Units • Coloured Glass • Internal Doors • Glass Stairs & Balustrade Westport Road, Castlebar • Tel: 094-9022000 • www.lg-glass.ie

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