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September 2015 Issue 10 - Volume 16

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ITH the latest employment figures showing a slight drop after months of stagnation the Government may have to consider some “pump-priming” of the economy if it is to glean necessary support before the Spring election. Also, if the latest Geo Directory’s report on house prices is to be taken as a barometer for an “upturn” it may have to look elsewhere to convince voters in the North-west that things are getting better.

While the national average house sale price for the year was €217,544 the figure for Mayo was €109,159 - well below the national average. Over a period of one year 1,090 homes were sold . Of these sales 87% were second-hand dwellings. Also, additions to the housing stock for the year were just 0.3% compared with the national average of 0.7%.

The situation was much worse in Roscommon, however, where 540 houses were sold with an average price of €82,517. This is particularly disappointing in a county where only 24 new homes were under construction, indicating poor demand for the existing housing stock.

While auctioneers would point out there are certain regions well above and below these averages this only adds fuel to the argument that remote regions are suffering population displacement with people moving towards the larger towns. It is also disappointing that prices are so low with so few new-builds taking place.

In Sligo the average price was slightly better, at €119,647, with 730 transactions, while in Galway homes reached an average price of €173,539 with sales reaching 2,502.

Undoubtedly, prices are much higher in Dublin, for many different reasons.

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Low house prices point to slow upturn Continued from front page This report, taken in conjunction with the latest CSO figures which show that for the first time in over two years on a month-by-month basis the number of people unemployed (seasonally adjusted) in the State increased, should prompt the

government to take measures to increase disposable incomes to encourage people to spend a little more.

The situation may deteriorate further as the peak tourist season comes to a close and the number of part-time employees in this sector decreases. The government will be anxious to prevent

slippage at this stage with the unemployment rate at circa 9.5%, compared with 10.4% a year ago.

While the government is also under pressure from the Small and Medium Enterprise group to take measures to boost job creation the imminent raising of the Minimum Wage Rate may stifle the efforts of some

businesses in this category to maintain existing employment levels. The reluctance to spend (by those who have money) might well be a hangover from the recent recession, but the government have to find a formula to lift the veil of austerity and entice people to have confidence to invest in the north-west.

Fear for MSL ETB HQ if new staff not hired The headquarters of the Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB Board located in Castlebar will close

by Christmas if additional staff are not hired.

That was the warning this

week from the outgoing CEO of the board, a board that replaced three VECs - Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim two years ago. Joe McDonagh told the meeting that staffing levels

to carry out the work across the extended area is critical.

He explained that the neighbouring ETB of Galway Roscommon has 35 more staff and called on the Department

of Education to address the situation urgently.

Shane Purcell will be replacing Mr McDonagh as the CEO of the Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB board.

Foxford Woollen Mills and Tolan’s Butchers on shortlist for best shops

THE iconic Foxford Woollen Mills has made it to the shortlist of The Irish Times Best Shops in Ireland. Along with Jarlath Tolan’s Butchers of Crossmolina, it was selected from a huge entry by 31,000 businesses for the coveted award, which will be announced in next Saturday’s edition of The Irish Times.

Nominated by the public, this countrywide search seeks to find the best of Ireland’s retailers as voted by their customers.

Orna Mulcahy, Editor of The

Irish Times Saturday Magazine commented about the competition: “Once again this year we were overwhelmed by the response from readers with over 31,000 nominations for shops all over Ireland.

Some wrote just a line of praise, others sent pages! We read about talented shopkeepers, great merchandise, fantastic service, brilliant cooking and where to get the best coffee and tea up and down the land.

“Once again, we were struck by the importance placed on

customer care in the comments. People love to be greeted and for their custom to be appreciated and that hasn’t changed since we started the competition in 2012. Good times and bad, it

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Now in its fourth year, The Irish Times Best Shops awards ‘recognises the important part shops play in the community – both rural and urban’.

Mayo true grit in Croker...and Australia!

ON the sporting front it’s been an exciting weekend for the county of Mayo. Many thousands travelled to Croke Park and others watched at home as the Gaelic football team provided a heroic Lazarus-like last ten minutes to carve out a welldeserved draw with a fancied Dublin side.

Almost at the same time a mother-of-two from Bangor-Erris, wearing Irish colours, but representing Australia, gave an incredible performance at the World Championships in Beijing.

While Cillian O’Connor was the toast of Mayo at home after an impeccable exhibition of place-kicking following an illdisciplined Dublin performance, many people from West Mayo were looking

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towards Beijing and 38-year-old Mayo native Sinead Diver, who finished 21st in the women’s marathon at the World Championships, but representing Australia.

She finished in a time of 2.36:38.

According to coach Tim Crosbie, “She said to me: ‘I’m running for two countries today, it doesn’t matter what uniform I have on.’’’

“Her fingernails were painted green, white and gold. It was pulling at her heartstrings (to represent Australia) because her heritage is Irish”.

Sinead, who celebrated her performance by cheering for Mayo in the All-Ireland football semi-final on Sunday night, hopes her performance will now put her as one of the leading candidates for the Australian Olympic team next year. She was ranked third fastest female marathon runner in Australia last year, won the national half marathon championships in 2012 and came second in the 2012 and 2014 national cross country races – a truly remarkable scenario since the Erris girl took up competitive running just four years ago.

Her father, Eddie, is a retired civil servant, originally from Donegal’s Gaoth Dóbhair, who represented the Erris Inshore Fishermen’s Association in tough negotiations with Shell over the laying of the Corrib gas offshore pipeline. Speaking earlier this year he said: “Climbing cliffs in Erris and a bit of swimming were Sinead’s favoured pursuits as a child. He also admitted he and his wife, Bridie, have been “over the moon and back again, several times” since her selection for Australia had

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Sinead played basketball and studied physical education in the University of Limerick but opted for a career in information technology. She emigrated to Australia thirteen years ago where she lives with her husband, Colin, and two, Eddie “Beag” (5) and Dara (1).

If Sinead was living in her native BangorErris now, and seeking a ticket for Saturday evening’s replay against Dublin, she would probably be disappointed as the excitement has reached fever-pitch for what promises to be another sell-out encounter.

Undoubtedly, all western counties are supporting Mayo to reaching another AllIreland final.

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The international sale attracted a lot of sellers and buyers. The average price of show jumping ponies was around the €1,000 mark, so this particular sale caught a lot of attention.

Other horses from Co. Leitrim were also sold for impressive prices.

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Five sets of twins start school in same class MANY schools across the west reopened their doors after the summer break last week –and for one set of teachers in central Mayo, it was definitely going to take a little longer to get to know the names of all of their first-year pupils.

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for the next few weeks. Perhaps this is a record. Best of the luck anyway to the five

members in the Athlone Municipal District, Cllr Naughten said he would be supporting the sitting Dáil deputy in the forthcoming General Election.

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Councillor Naughten says he will support his brother in election It could yet cause some division in Fine Gael’s but Cllr John Naughten has stated clearly he will be supporting his brother Denis, during the forthcoming General Election.

In a letter to party members and some former party

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forthcoming General Election.

I outlined what had happened over the last number of years within the party in relation to Denis’ position,” he said. The South Roscommon TD was expelled from the party following his decision to vote

against the government on the closure of Roscommon A&E. “I relayed the importance of having a TD in the Mid-South area of Roscommon, and that I thought it would be important to have a TD in this area going forward, and following on from that, that I’d be supporting Denis in the forthcoming General Election,” he said.

Cllr Naughten sent the letter in early August and confirmed that he had received no communication from Fine Gael party headquarters on this issue. He would not be drawn on suggestions that he may lose the party whip. “At this point in time I have nothing further to add,” he said.

A spokesperson for the party said the local Fine Gael organisation in the county was aware of Cllr Naughten’s letter. “This is an internal matter for the party and will be discussed in due course”

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Gut Week returns for its 10th year to give advice on how to break the “Poo taboo” and Love your Gut living in Connacht would rather lie by saying they have food poisoning/ vomiting bug, than admitting they have bowel problems.

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French-Ballina Festival Weekend T On Sunday, the weather was not favourable either but those who ventured to Walsh Street and the Jackie Clarke Collection building enjoyed the best of French and Irish food and witnessed a feast of music, song, storytelling and dancing, courtesy of the Bofield Ceili Band and other fine musicians.

A wonderful weekend in Ballina.

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The Mayor of Athis- Mons Christine Rodier pictured with cast and committee at the reinactment of the unveiling of Ballina's Humbert Monument

HE Ballina-French Festival which took place over last week-end (concluding on Sunday) was a fine celebration of the town’s cultural and historical connections with France – through film, music, theatre and food.

The weekend was boosted by the presence of Christine Rodier, Mayoress of Ballina’s twin town Athis-Mons, who, with a delegation, attended the weekend’s activities.

They were afforded a welcoming ceremony in the Green Park, Killala Road, on Saturday, 22nd August, organised by the Comrades of the Great War. Then there was the re-enactment of the unveiling of the Maid of Erin monument

by Miss Maud Gonne in 1898.

This was erected to the memory of General Jean Joseph Amable Humbert and his French and Irish soldiers, who took part in the Insurrection of 1798.

Later on Saturday hundreds of brave souls endured the inclement weather and enjoyed the Night under the Stars at Ballina’s old Military Barracks. With headline act Sharon Shannon and the cast of Beyond the Barricades giving another impeccable performance. On stage, also, were visiting Breton musicians.

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Enjoying the French Ballina Festival weekend were Matthew Williams, Elizabeth and Jarlath Martin with Jackie Clarke Colllection's Louise Gilmartin and Anne Marie Forbes.

Brian Hopkins Chairman of the Ballina French Weekend Festival committee welcomes the Mayor of twin town Athis-Mons, Christine Rodier at the festival's official opening in the Jackie Clarke Collection. Also included are members of the festival committee.

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ne of the entertainment events of the year is coming to The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton for one night only.

Internationally revered and nationally treasured, Tom Hickey is one of Ireland’s most decorated actors, and the revival of his acclaimed role in Tom MacIntyre’s The Gallant John Joe, will bring the collaborative work of these two theatrical giants to you.

The Gallant John-Joe is the

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In his stories he introduces us to the characters in his life: Bossman, his well-to-do patronising friend, The Hitmatist; The Chinee; JohnJoe O'Reilly, captain of the conquering Cavan team of the

late 1940's, and Jacinta, his teenage daughter.

His melodic ramblings are both instantly recognisable and marvellously strange. John-Joe may be broken, indomitable, silent, noisy and articulate, but stories, they say, only happen to those who are able to tell them.

The Hickey/ MacIntyre collaborations are a celebrated part of Irish theatrical history.

Tom MacIntyre is one of Ireland’s most daring and

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His work - whatever the genre - is marked by a willingness to experiment formally, focusing consistently on the rigours, excitement and elusive magic of the journey. In the creak of the door between our mundane world and "the other side" lies the note that haunts him.

Tom Hickey’s work is extensive, creating leading roles in new Irish drama written by the foremost Irish playwrights including Brian Friel, Tom Murphy, Marina Carr, Frank McGuinness, and as actor, collaborator and director with Tom MacIntyre. His films include: My Left Foot, Cal, Fools of Fortune, Circle of Friends, Butcher Boy and Ken Loach's Raining Stones.

This is a truly special theatrical event, and a rare chance to see one of the country’s best-loved actors in a searingly brilliant piece of theatre.

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The Gardaí received a total of €4.7 million in 2014 for policing all sorts of events including sporting events and community festivals.

“The intention of the Sinn Féin Bill is to provide that clear assurance and we look forward to the support of all the TD’s representing rural Ireland, when it comes before the Dáil,” concluded Cllr Kenny.

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understanding of the real pressure rural towns are experiencing as most struggle to survive and hold out hope that a festival might bring a short boost.

“Sinn Féin supports the work of these community groups and will seek to protect them from these exorbitant charges by bringing forward legislation to amend Section 30 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 to exclude local community festivals and events from being subject to such charges.”

Cllr Kenny pointed out that, “These committees are made up of hardworking volunteers who plan and organise events and festivals to benefit local communities and businesses.

These groups often have to fundraise to make such events happen and to require them to pay for the work of the Gardaí on top of this is unfair.

Charity events, shows and annual parish festivals are the lifeblood of rural communities. Such events encourage tourism and contribute to community spirit.

“It is vital that these events are supported by Government, as opposed to being made pay for the

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recommendation that a Rural Innovation and Development Fund should be developed to support “innovative, small scale pilot initiatives that explore the diverse range of potential identified through the CEDRA process”.

Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine provided for the setting up of this fund in his 2015 budget allocation and, commenting on the ACORNS programme, he says: “I am delighted that this initiative is getting underway. Job creation is a huge focus for this Government and I hope that by targeting female entrepreneurs, who are currently under represented in start–up enterprises, that we can increase the level of business and employment generation in rural areas” Minister of State for Rural Affairs, Ann Phelan TD, who is responsible for the implementation of the CEDRA Report, says that this CEDRA initiative aims to encourage a stronger level of enterprise development in rural areas and adds “Rural women’s entrepreneurship clearly represents an untapped potential and can contribute significantly to our economic growth. For many rural women, entrepreneurship is part of a broader livelihood strategy, often undertaken initially on a part-time basis. Emerging businesses need support to flourish. I am a strong believer in the value of mentors and in the importance being able to turn to experienced and trusted advisors from a variety of industries for advice and support”.

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As past participants of another female entrepreneurship initiative – the Going for Growth programme -all of the Lead Entrepreneurs have first-hand experience of the round table peer learning approach and of its benefits.

Paula Fitzsimons is the Founder of Fitzsimons Consulting, the company awarded the contract to run the ACORNS programme and which also runs the Going for Growth initiative. She says: “I believe that significant untapped entrepreneurial potential exists among women in rural Ireland and the objective of ACORNS is to equip these early stage entrepreneurs with the appropriate knowledge, confidence and networks to successfully start and develop sustainable businesses. Working with the team of volunteer Lead Entrepreneurs and with the support of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and CEDRA, I am convinced that we can harness that potential for the good of the individuals concerned, their local communities and the wider economy.”

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Deadline for applications is Friday 11 September Applications are being sought for a new fully funded programme aimed at providing early stage Sligo based, female entrepreneurs with the knowledge, support and networking opportunities to advance the development of their businesses.

Entitled ACORNS Accelerating the Creation Of Rural Nascent Start-ups - the programme is focused on unleashing the potential of female entrepreneurs living in rural Ireland who have recently started a business or who have taken concrete steps towards setting up a business.

ACORNS is dedicated to seeking out and assisting up to 50 start-up female entrepreneurs living in rural areas such as Sligo, as defined

by CEDRA – the Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas. These are all areas of the country outside the administrative city boundaries of Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford.

As ACORNS is fully funded under the CEDRA 2015 Rural Innovation and Development Fund through the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, there is no charge for successful participants.

To qualify for consideration, Sligo based entrepreneurs must

have recently set up a new business (no earlier than the 9th of July 2013), which they either own or part-own. Those who are not already trading must be actively planning a new venture and have a clear idea of what they want to achieve. If they are not already trading, activities such as organising the start-up team, looking for equipment / facilities, saving money for the start-up or writing the business plan would all be considered as active commitments to starting a business. There is no restriction on the sector in which the new business is focused. However, the selection process is competitive. The deadline for applications from interested candidates is Friday 11 September and the pilot programme will begin on the 30th September, at the ACORNS residential Development Forum in Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

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New SpaceLiner plane will fly from London to Sydney in 90 minutes P assengers could travel from London to Sydney in just 90 minutes in a new hypersonic plane which reaches 20 times the speed of sound.

It sounds like travellers on the SpaceLiner will have to hang on – the two-stage machine blasts

up to 50 miles up using hydrogen-oxygen rocket.

It then ‘glides’ through the upper atmosphere at up to 20 times the speed of sound.

The SpaceLiner could take off by 2030 – although the team behind it admit they need to

find the small matter of $33 billion first.

Martin Sippel, head of the Spaceliner project at DLR’s Space Launcher Systems Analysis Group, said, ‘We have several hundred million passengers traveling

intercontinental distances each year and we think space should have a tiny portion of that.

‘Even if the share will only be 0.2%, from a space perspective that’s a potentially huge impact.’

What flying on the Spaceliner will be like Boarding the SpaceLiner would be very different from boarding a normal flight – the machine will sit upright on the launch pad, like a space vehicle.

At launch, rocket boosters will carry the plane up to 50 miles above the Earth, using hydrogen-oxygen engines.

The two parts will then separate – just like America’s Space Shuttle – with the rocket booster returning to Earth autonomously.

The passenger section – with room for up to 100 people, according to current plans – will then glide through the upper edge of the atmosphere, reaching speeds of 4.3 miles per second.

At landing, it will glide in much like a normal plane.

Woman decides it’s cheaper to live in a train than a flat small backpack – filled with clothes, college papers, a tablet computer and a sanitary bag.

And while Leonie is living on the train for most of the time, she’ll often stay at the home of her boyfriend, mother, or grandmother – when the train rolls into their town.

Normally, we would have to have a long-distance relationship, but living on a train enables me to see him all the time’, Muller told TV station SWR about her boyfriend.

She added: ‘I read, I write, I look out of the window and I meet nice people all the time.

There’s always something to do on trains.’ And it seems there’s an academic side to the whole thing, too – with Muller planning to record the whole experience for her final undergraduate assignment.

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Leonie Muller has decided to start living on a train in Germany, after a dispute with her landlord prompted her to move out.

Now, the college student has

bought a $380 subscription that means she can board every train in the country at no cost – and make the most of the facilities on offer. She’s able to wash her hair in the train bathroom and even pens her university essays while travelling across the country, and described her digs as ‘like being on vacation all the

time’.

Describing her initial decision to leave her flat, Leonie told the Washington Post: ‘I instantly decided I didn’t want to live there anymore – and then I realised: Actually, I didn’t want to live anywhere anymore.’

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Woman told she can’t take £120 bottle of Remy Martin on plane so necks it instead

A woman is reported to have necked a £120 bottle of Remy Martin after she was told she couldn’t take it on a flight.

The Chinese woman, named only as Zhao, was then told she was too drunk to fly so wasn’t allowed on the plane at Beijing National Airport.

She collapsed moments later as a result of being rather intoxicated, according to the South China Morning Post.

A police source told the Bejing Times: ‘She was so drunk she couldn’t even stand up herself. We took her to a room in a wheelchair so she could rest.’

Someone has started a petition to class feminism as a ‘terrorist group Do you think feminism is akin to terrorism? Well now you can sign a petition confirming your belief.

That’s right, a petition has been started on Change.org which asks the Government (it doesn’t specify which one) to class feminism as a terrorist group – despite the fact that it is a movement, not a group.

The petition’s error-laden description claims feminism ‘has constantly attacked men and women for choosing to live their lives the way they want to’.

It goes on: ‘Its (sic) time we stopped the violence, its (sic) time we put a stop to the hatred feminists are constantly generating.

Its (sic) time we stopped womens (sic) studies courses from brainwashing women into thinking they are victims.

Its (sic) time these misandric loonatics are stopped.’

The petition appears to have been started by a woman called Janet Wilkinson, however this may be a fake name as Janet (who has a particularly non-Spanish sounding name) claims to be from Spain.

Amazingly the petition is well on its way to achieving its goal of 7,500 signatures, with 5,300 already putting their names to it.

Samuel Black, from Borås, Sweden, gave his reasons for signing: ‘Feminism is a hate movement, and if they can try to classify human rights activists as terrorists than it’s only fair to do the same to them.’

We don’t think feminists will be worrying too much though, as the petition has just been met with mild humour and simple dismissal online.

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Visit our showrooms for friendly advice on our stove and pellet boiler ranges - 118 Teermore Road, Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh

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Furnishing Your Home This Autumn?

CORTOON FURNITURE

Autumn Furniture & Bedding Event 2015 Stars Tuesday 8th September

UPTO 25% OFF our extensive range of Furniture, Beds and Sittingroom Suites

Join us for the launch of our Exciting New Furniture, Bedding & Sofa Collections Largest Ever Collection of Sittingroom Suites now in stock in Modern and Classic Designs Showrooms at Cortoon, Killala, Co. Mayo - 12km from Ballina - past Killala off R314 Ballycastle Road Phone: 096-32219 / 087-2118998 • Follow us on Facebook Open: Tuesday to Friday 10am to 6pm • Saturday 10am to 5pm • Late opening Thursday till 8pm • Closed Sunday and Monday

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Ashgrove Marquees Leitrim

Linings, Tables & Chairs, Lighting, Flooring, Full bar facilities etc Luxury Toilets now available

All functions catered for

For best rates phone: 086-8571535 or 071-9636508

Donoghues Tree Maintenance Trees Topped, Pruned and Shaped Hedges Trimmed and Shaped All Gardening Work Undertaken Special Rates for OHPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Call Paul on 087-1207959 Tullyhill, Loughrea, Co. Galway

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Upgrade Your Existing Windows & Save €400 on Your Heating Bills • You Can Save Money by upgrading your Glass • Costs Approx €1500 for a 3 bed semi - detached Home • Electricity Savings pay for the job in 5 years • No need to change window Frames or Replaster • No mess No fuss job done in one day • Improve Your Homes BER certification.

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o you know that the most likely cause of Heat loss in your home is through inefficient Double glazing?

Overtime Your Double Glazing seal breaks down & loses its

Insulation value . The Glass becomes cold to touch and Eventually the glass fogs up with condensation. If Your Double glazing is over 15 years old it is probably only as effective as single glazing.

Low E glass Installed in Upstairs windows.

Glass shows up as cold blue with Thermal Imaging camera as all the heat is retained inside the house.

Old Double glazing are in downstairs windows. Thermal image shows massive heat loss in the Downstairs windows ....Money is literally going out the window.

Upgrading your Glass To the latest Low-E Double glazed Units will significantly reduce heat loss through your windows.

• Advances in technology means that the latest double glazing can achieve U-values of 1.0. Units are Argon Gas Filled with Low-e • Glass on Inside Panel & warm edge technology instead of aluminium space bars.

• Upgrading Glass Costs Less than half the Price of Changing Windows & is can be installed in just one day.

•No need to change window Frames or Replaster •No mess, No fuss job done in one day Sligo Glass can.....

Retro Fit New Glazing in your existing window frames in just one Day Improve the BER performance & Value of your home.

Our assessor can take thermal

image to show heat lost through windows- you will feel the difference your new glass makes!

Sligo Glass are fully complaint with the Governments Home Renovations Incentive

"Upgrading our Glass has made a Massive difference to our Home. We are absolutely Delighted.

We have hardly turned on the Heating Since! I would Highly Recommend Using Sligo Glass to Upgrade Your Glass To low E Double Glazing."

- Kevin & Carmel Blessing, Drumshanbo.

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Elegant, sophisticated and timeless â&#x20AC;&#x201D; just a light dusting of our most precious metal will transform any space. Soak up in style in a highly polished brass tub. A clover leaf table keeps toiletries to hand, while the mirrored storage unit only adds to the glamour and sparkle. Scatter a shower of gold foil over the floor - just because you can...

A super-stylish bathroom with separate tub and shower combines rough concrete walls and a feminine crystal chandelier. Concrete doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to look industrial. It can really come into its own in a bathroom, as it forms a single, seamless surface. The stool adds a splash of wake-me-up pink.

This beautiful bathroom merges vintage and ethnic styles that would bring warmth to even the coolest of bathrooms. If you've collected heaps of tokens and trinkets from your travels, line them up on a shelf to create an interesting display.

Who doesn't dream of having a fireplace in that bathroom?

The black and white colour scheme of this en-suite bathroom gives the space a touch of old-school Hollywood glamour. Pull up a chair, layer it with your favourite cushions and throws, and put your feet up.

This compact cloakroom may be short on space, but it's big on style. This luxurious room has deep blue mosaic tiles, which sparkle like stars in the night sky, and twin basins, with mirrored cabinets that reflect light in the room.

This bathroom has been given a calming atmosphere by saturating it in deep blue and adding classic white to beautiful effect. If you're looking for luxury, then give your scheme a Midas touch. This gilded angel statuette gives the space a majestical aura.

If you love a bit of glamour in your life, then look no further than this dazzling design. Sixties decadence is channeled through masculine graphic patterns in deep glossy teal. White classical furnishings pop against the dark background. If this is too daring, consider papering just one wall.

The black wall helps the bath to really stand out in this modern bathroom scheme.

Its slightly battered surface catches the light, creating a dappled glow. A selection of quirky pieces of artwork sit nicely against a black backdrop, in which they truly shine.

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All work fully guaranteed for 5 years Cycle Pathway and Footway Construction FCTarmac & Asphalt offer footpath, cycleway construction and renewal schemes either as stand-alone projects.

Roads and Car Parks FCTarmac & Asphalt have completed roads and car parks of many varieties and sizes, using our own tarmac laying facilities and specialist teams. Also providing block paved and specialist finishes together with ornamental landscaping and fencing.

Estate Developments and Residential FCTarmac & Asphalt are specialist contractors having completed numerous Private Housing Developments.

LoCall: 1800 989 663 / Mobile: 085 769 7255 or 087 915 0842 â&#x20AC;˘ Galway Branch: 091 399 946 For more information visit our website - www.fctarmac.com

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MICHAEL MANNION Painting & Decorating Contractor Provide an efficient 24 Hours Emergency Call-Out Service throughout Leitrim, Donegal, Sligo & Fermanagh

For all your extension, renovation and conservatory work 15 Years experience Friendly, reliable service • Keen Rates Covering all County Galway

Michael Loughlin plumbing and heating technician caters for Oil, Gas, Solid fuel and Solar appliances. All products are Installed, Commissioned, Serviced, Maintained and Repaired. All Heating systems are powerflushed.

Gas Boilers commissioning and installation Gas Boiler Repairs RGI Registerd / SEAI Registered Domestic and Commercial

Contact Michael on: 087-0528028 Email: michaelloughlin1@eircom.net

Rooskybeg, Claremorris, Co Mayo For a FREE Quotation call: 094-9371909

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All Aspects of Roofing, Fiber Cement and Natural Slate Specialist, All Repair Work, Dormers and Roof Lights Fitted, Attic and Garage Conversions, Building Work, Renovations, Certified Rubber Bond Flat Roof Installer.

Denis Fahey Construction, Lake View, Cairns Hill, Sligo Telephone Denis on: 086 1919051

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DIRECT ACTION LTD SLOYAN'S JOINERY Oliver Connor, Clooney, Belcarra, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

STAIRCASES, & Attic Conversions, Extensions, SHOPFRONTS OINERY J Renovations and Full Carpentry Service

Please contact us now for a quote for any of your building work requirements.

Sloyan's Joinery is a family run business, with six generations of woodworking experience.

We craft stairs and general joinery to the highest quality in hard or soft wood.

We supply standard or off-standard, curved, cutstring, waddle, open thread etc. We provide a wide variety of newl posts and baulistrades.

Additional services include hardwood and softwood doors, doorframes, skirting and architrave, traditional handcrafted dressers and general bespoke joinery.

We also provide a skilled fitting service.

Email: oliverdirectaction@eircom.net Phone: 094 9032318 • Mobile: 087 2250596 www.directactionltd.com

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DURKIN CONCRETE TEL: 071-9620451 EUGENE: 086-2526383 OR DANNY: 087-2526383

Expert representatives based all over Ireland operating from our Cork & Dublin offices.

Client assessment and joint surveys with occupational therapists.

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HOME CONSTRUCTION • Septic Tanks to EN 12566-1 and Wasterwater • Sewage Treatments to EN 12566-3 Standards • Pumping Chambers • Distribution Manholes • Rain Water and Harvesting Tanks • Certified Filteration Sand and Gravel FARMING / AGRICULTURE • Agri - Effluent Tanks • Sheep Dipping Baths • Cattle Drinking Troughs • Oil Interceptors and Garage Pits • We supply air blowers and water sewage pumps for tanks • Board na Mona Puraflow Peat System

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A beautiful wildlife pond will attract a whole host of beneficial animals, birds and insects.

Make one with sloping sides, to allow easy access for creatures to come and go, and leafy edges that offer habitat and cover.

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Mark Out the Pond Using a hose, mark out the pond with sweeping curves for a natural effect.

Calculate the area of liner you will need by adding twice the total depth (D), plus 18 inches extra, to the length (L). Then add twice the depth (D), plus 18 inches extra, to the width (W), and multiply the two answers (see also Step 2 below): (2xD + 18in + L) x (2xD + 18in. + W).

Level It's essential that the top edges of the pond are level all the way round, or water will drain out unevenly.

Place a level on a straight plank of wood and test the level in six or seven different places, building up or removing soil as necessary.

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Fill With Water Fold the liner in neat pleats over the shelf and top edges, and check that it's bedded into the bottom of the pond. Top up with more water, which will force the liner against the shelf and sides.

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Dig Down Dig out the whole area of the pond to a depth of 18 inches, and angle the sides so that they slope slightly. Leave a 12to 18-inch-wide shelf around the sides at this depth. Then dig out a central area 3 feet deep, and an adjacent area, about 30 inches deep, creating two deeper areas to keep plants and wildlife frostfree in winter.

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Place the Stones When positioning the stones, make sure that they don't overhang the edge by more than 2 inches. This will prevent them from tipping up and both you and the stones falling into the water when you walk on the edge.

Finish Off Place rocks in the water but protect the liner from damage by placing them on cushions of folded plastic sacks or spare rolled-up liner. Ensure the rocks are stable, but don't mortar them in. The pond is now ready to plant. Use the shelves around the sides for marginal plants, and the deeper areas for submerged aquatics, such as water lilies.

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ed: Materials Need Hose Shovel od Long length of wo Level nd Old carpet or po underlay Butyl pond liner Sharp knife Large stones Mortar Trowel Pond plants Aquatic soil Pond baskets Gravel

2 Line the Base Smooth the edges, and remove large or sharp stones from the sides and base. Line the pond with old carpet or a special pond underlay. Do not use sand because it falls away from the sides and will fill up the hole

Trim to Fit As you fill the pond, move around so that the liner is pulled evenly into the hole. When the pond is full, trim the liner with a sharp knife, leaving up to 18 inches excess around the edges.

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Line With Butyl Center the liner over the hole and push it down in the middle, allowing pleats to form against the sides and base. Fill the deepest part with water; the weight will pull the liner into place.

Edge With Turf or Stones You can lay sod up to the edges, leaving 10 inches of excess liner and butting the sod pieces up to it.

Or add stones by mortaring them onto the liner, making sure no cement falls in the water in the process.

Tip: Choosing Pond Plants There are four main types of pond plants â&#x20AC;&#x201D; deep-water aquatics, oxygenators, marginals and bog plants. Water lilies are deep-water aquatics and sit on the bottom of the pond, although some will grow in shallow water.

Check the depth required on the label (measured from the pot surface) and raise them up on bricks as required.

Oxygenators are essential plants that help keep the water clear. Marginals, such as the marsh marigold, prefer the shallows around the edge of the pond, and will be happiest on the shelf. Site bog plants in the damp area around the pond â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not in the water.

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Kitchens by Brook Interiors L

ooking for a new kitchen or wardrobe, then look no further than Brook Interiors in Ballina. We have been in business for over 25 years and continue to have satisfied customers whose word of mouth has been invaluable in our continued success with praise of our top quality work and highly experienced fitters who add the final touches to a job that is appreciated by our customers Call to our modern showroom at St., Enda’s Villas Ballina, where you can see first-hand our displays of modern, traditional and contemporary kitchens with a full range of colours and designs to choose from, as well as worktops, handles etc.

Our wardrobe range includes sliding doors or walk-in wardrobes with all carcasses made on-site by our local qualified tradesmen.

Visit our Website www.brookinterior.com or visit us on Facebook.

FREE Consultation FREE Measuring FREE Design FREE Quotation FREE 3D Computer Views

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

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

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

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

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

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

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19 Ways to Organize Your Home in 5 Minutes or Less Organize Your Space In No Time At All With These Mini Projects.

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onate unused mugs. Unless you're a true mug aficionado, you probably have more than you need. Separate your favorites and donate the rest.

Sort your Tupperware.Double-check that there's a lid for every container, get rid of loners, and stack them by size to clear up room in your cabinets.

Hang your coats. Did the weather recently change? Gather up all the outerwear you haven't worn lately — and won't wear again — and hang them out-of-sight in a closet.

Rearrange your coffee table. Tuck rarelyused remotes away in a drawer, bring out your classiest coffee table books, and corral the rest of the clutter in a pretty tray.

Declutter your desk. Put pens back in their holders, toss unneeded paper, and straighten up messy stacks of books or Post-Its. Create a home for a collection.

Do you have an excess of candles or water

bottles or board games just sitting around without a home? Find a place for them to live.

Add hooks.Whether you use them for purses or scarves or for hanging cords, hooks are a huge organizational help. They don't have to be permanent — try using Command Strips for damage-free hanging.

Reduce paper clutter. Lingering paper can make even the most organized house look messy. Sort or throw away any receipts, old letters, bills, or leftover paper sitting around your home.

Develop a clutter collection system. If you find clutter building up in any particular room, set up a system to help corral the mess. For instance, if you tend to leave out blankets, put out a large basket to throw them in before heading to bed.

Corral your jewelry. Hang it, stick it in a box, or arrange it in a tray: Whatever you

O’Hara Gutters enjoying a nationwide reputation as the leading installer of seamless rainwater systems

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’Hara Gutters is a Tubbercurry based business established in 1992, enjoying a nationwide reputation as the leading installer of seamless rainwater systems for domestic, agricultural, commercial and public buildings throughout Ireland and the leading expert in the conservation and

restoration of traditional cast iron for period buildings in both private and public ownership.

We offer our clients a wide selection of rainwater solutions from systems made from cast aluminium, seamless aluminium, cast iron and cast iron style PVC to gutter lining, as a permanent means to the end of leaking gutters. We also offer our clients a shot blasting service, a method used to clean, strengthen or polish metal.

We specialise in the refurbishment of cast iron products in line with best practice and Heritage Council guidance and are very proud to be recognised as one of the country’s leading experts in this sector being the supplier of choice for many larger contractors nationwide.

Our experienced team are on hand to offer our clients solutions to meet their needs with expertise, reliability and the brand of O’Hara Gutters that you can trust.

choose, just get it out of your way.

Create an inbox and an outbox. A dedicated space for incoming and outgoing mail and bills means you'll never forget a todo again.

Organize your purse. No more digging for your keys: Dump out the contents of your purse, throw away any trash, put away any stray items, and reorganize.

Sort your closet. Put like with like: Dresses next to dresses and shirts with shirts.

Getting dressed in the morning will be so much less hassle. Throw out old makeup or nail polish. Did you know beauty products go bad? Sort through your stash and get rid of anything out of date, out of style, or never worn.

Organize your cords. Got an unsightly mess behind your desk? Grab some Velcro, zipties, or plain old rubber bands and sort the whole thing out.

Label your recycling and trash bins. If you're always tossing paper and plastic into the wrong bins, take a few minutes to create and attach attractive labels — making sure neither you nor your guests will ever mix up your materials.

Make a list. Lots of big organizational projects piling up? Make a list of what needs doing and prioritize. Next time you have a big chunk of free time, you'll know exactly what to do.

Make your bed. It takes 30 seconds and makes a huge difference in how clean and organized your bedroom feels. Better yet: Make making your bed a habit.

Establish a donation area. Where do you put items for donation? If your current answer is shrug, set aside a corner of a closet, a bin, or a shelf that can serve as holding ground until you get the chance to visit Goodwill.

SAT-CAM TV SERVICES At Sat-Cam based in Mayo, our fully trained and insured staff are here to help Irish viewers get the most out of their tv. We install Satellite, aerials, freeview and saorview to all areas of Mayo.

• Approved Saorview Installer • Satellite Installations • Freeview Installations Glenhest, Newport, Westport, Co. Mayo Tel: 087-4129224 • 098-89421

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EX DISPLAY APPLIANCES NOW HALF PRICE: Ovens, Hobs, Microwaves, etc

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All you need to know about Renewable Energy and transfers heat to the water circulating in the systems primary circuit.

Evacuated tubes are more efficient than flat plate collectors; consequently they take up less space.

They are, however, more expensive that flat plate.

Generally speaking, to produce a given amount of hot water, Whether using flat plate or evaporated tubes, the installation costs will be roughly the same.

Solar Water Heating Heating water is the second largest energy use in typical households.

Solar water heaters can be a costeffective way to generate hot water for your home here in Ireland.

One square metre of Solar Panels on your roof receives the equivalent of more than 100 litres of oil in free solar energy per year.

And as a matter of fact, this is more than in Paris.

Ok. But what if the sun is not shining?

No problem. A solar water heater not only converts direct sunlight but also indirect sunlight into heat, so it works even when the sky is overcast. True,there will be less solar heat available during the winter, but a back-up heater will boost the water temperature.

The result is 100% comfort at all times, with plenty of hot water for a fraction of the cost. Our panels have been fully tested and come with a 10 year Guarantee and are approved for the SEI Greeener Homes Scheme, which means that you can qualify for a grant of € 300 per m2(to max. 12 m2 ) How Solar water Heating Systems work Solar water heating systems include storage tanks and solar collectors.

There are two types of solar water heating systems: active, which have circulating pumps and controls, and passive, which don't.

Solar water heating systems include two main items. They are Storage Tanks and Solar collectors.

Types of Solar water Heating Systems There are two types of solar water heating systems: • Active, which have circulating pumps and controls, • Passive, which don't.

Most solar water heaters require a well-insulated storage tank. Solar storage tanks have an additional outlet and inlet connected to and from the collector. In two-tank systems, the solar water heater preheats water before it enters the conventional water heater. In one-tank systems, the back-up heater is combined with the solar storage in one tank.

Solar Collectors There are two main forms of solar collectors or panels on the market here in Ireland Flat Plate collectors and Evacuated Tube collectors.

The main component of ach is the absorber, which absorbs solar radiation and converts it into heat.

In a plate collector, the absorber is in the form of a flat, black plate in a shallow metal container covered with one or more layers of transparent glass or plastic; either air or a liquid is circulated through the cavity of the container.

Heat is directly transferred from the absorber to the circulating liquid (air, water) The absorber in an Evacuated tube collector consists of a relatively narrow strip of copper with a selective black coating bonded to a single copper tube. The tube contains a special fluid which evaporates when heated. This vapour rises

Rainwater Harvesting Rainwater Harvesting Systems In Ireland, daily water consumption rate per person is 148 litres. However, only 67 litres of this is used for personal hygiene and nutritional consumption. This means that approximately 80 litres of water per person on a daily basis do not need to be high quality but while using water from the utility for all your daily water requirements you are paying the same amount of money for each litre of water.

The water you are using for washing your car, watering the plants and toilet flushing is treated to the drinking water quality. It is possible to use rainwater harvesting systems for such needs. They are widely used in homes, farms, public buildings such as schools, hospitals, and hotels and many other facilities.

How do they harvest water?

Its early versions were simply gathering the rainwater in a tank.

Today, our rain harvesting systems are much more improved and efficient with the addition of a couple of elements, such as pressure vessels, pumps and filters.

A typical rainwater harvesting system has the following elements: • A surface to catch water, this is generally found on your roof • Channels for water transport from catch surface to the storage tank • Filters to filter particles • Pumps and pressure vessels to pressurise water and keep water pressurised.

• Water storage tank to store ready-to-use water.

• Piping system to transport water to the points of consumption.

What will be your savings?

This is dependent on many factors. The most important one is, which part Ireland you live in.

This is important to know the annual rain figures for that area.

Also the surface you will use for catching the water plays an important role in the calculations.

When some average values are taken, you can save about €1 for each square meter of your horizontal water catch surface annually.

Rainwater harvesting systems pay for themselves in a short time,

generally a few years.

Installation and Maintenance of rainwater harvesting systems Rainwater harvesting system design and installation needs experience and training. Systems are designed to occupy minimum space especially in your garden.

For this purpose, underground tanks are used. The pipe system is connected to the intended points of use.

Pressurizing and pressure maintaining elements in the

systems allow you to have constant water pressure in your rainwater pipe system. Rainwater harvesting system elements are made of durable materials and have a simple technical structure.

These two features result in minimum maintenance requirements for the overall system. You may only need to clean filters from time to time and maybe some infrequent maintenance may be required for pumps.

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SHANNONSIDE TREE SERVICES Shane Canavan Covering Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon & Mayo Contact us today to find out more information about what we do and how we can help you today.

We are fully insured and highly skilled so you will know that your needs will be met by us.

Multichannel Services • Saorview • Free to Air • Satellite Repairs

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Call Shane on 087-2711217

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Did you know your home's design can affect your bank account and love life? Try these feng shui tips based on the ancient art of balancing energy.

Attracting Money: Don't Use Water Symbols "Drippy faucets are a sign of money going to waste," Karen says. "Whatever the state of your water, your finances mirror those." To increase your bank account, repair broken fountains and remove all stagnant water from your property. "Ever heard the expression, 'I just can't get my head above water'?" Karen asks. It's best not to display water-based artwork or mirrors higher than your nose, which carries the same significance in feng shui. For most of us, that means no mirrors or water scenes above the bed.

Attracting Money: Make Your Front Door Inviting If it's hard to find your front door or it's confusing as to how to get in, it'll be hard for opportunity to make its way into your life as well, explains Karen. Put in an archway or gate to denote the front door if you need to, and make sure the doorbell works. The welcome mat should be bright and fresh. Sweep the steps and sidewalk in front, and add a potted plant to the entryway. Karen's rule of thumb: "If a trick-ortreater can't tell where to go, your front door isn't clear enough.

Attracting Money: Lose Clutter, Add Plants and Water "To bring in more prosperity, it's important to create a vibrant, healthy, inspiring and clutter-free home," explains Laura. "Clutter jams up good energy and leads to procrastination. Bring in vibrant life forces such as plants and flowers, and don't forget to have fresh air circulating. Fountains are important wealth adjustments in feng shui because they stimulate prosperity and energy, and symbolize money."

Attracting Love: Create a Cozy Master Bedroom Oversized master bedrooms need to be cozier in order to have good relationship feng shui. Start by closing off any adjoining rooms, including a bathroom, office, patio or gym, suggests Karen. If there's no door, install curtains. If you have a sitting area, arrange the chairs toward each other, and downsize with a smaller bed — go from king to queen or queen to double. "When the space gets bigger and bigger, people tend to live further and further apart emotionally."

Attracting Money: Decorate in Red, Purple or Green "Color has a powerful impact on mood, and red is considered auspicious and powerful.

Think of walking the red carpet or wearing a red power tie," explains Laura. Purple and green are also key colors for attracting prosperity but there's a hitch. "If you really can't stand the color green, it won't work for you.

But if you do love purple, paint a wall lavender or add a violet throw to your couch.

Then tune in to how your space feels. It's not just filling your home with stuff — it's about decorating with mindfulness and enhancing the vibration and power of your own home.

Attracting Money: Keep the Kitchen Clean "Your kitchen is directly related to your ability to attract money," says feng shui consultant Suzanne Metzger. Keep your pantry and refrigerator organized and full of fresh food you actually use. To attract more money, keep the stove clean — every burner must work and be used equally. Lastly, remove all clutter from the kitchen table.

Attracting Money: Bring In New Opportunities Sometimes it doesn't take money to make money — just a yard sale. "This is a zero-cost fix," explains Karen. "Take out clutter to increase prosperity; what you don't use, don't love, don't need. Space equals opportunity."

Attracting Love: Add a Splash of Pink Because it's the color of relationships in feng shui, pink is one of the best colors to decorate a bedroom with, says Ken. Pink represents love, joy, happiness and romance. It doesn't need to be a whole room, even a splash will do. Alternatively, light blue is a positive relationship color.

Attracting Love: Focus On One Another When it comes to the master bedroom, it's not about the view or TV, explains Karen.

"The bedroom is about passion and rejuvenation." To increase intimacy in your home, install heavy, cozy drapes over large windows, remove the TV and never sleep with a laptop, iPhone or other electronics buzzing near your bed. The bedroom should be low-tech and romantic. Avoid pictures and decor featuring anyone other than the people sleeping there — wedding pictures work, but family photos don't.

Attracting Love: Arrange Dining Table in a Circle When it comes to creating more love, the dining room is the second most important space in a home, the master bedroom being the most important. Arrange the dining table so everyone can see each other, and set out enough chairs for everyone even if the family doesn't eat together every night, says Karen. Symbolically, it's important to include the whole group.

Attracting Money: Add More Fun If your bedroom is too neat or stuck with a sterile feel, "add something whimsical that makes you smile," suggests Suzanne. It could also be artwork or a photo of a couple laughing together. This can bring positive energy into the room, and in turn, improve the relationship.

Attracting Love: Put Furniture Legs on Rugs "Never put all your furniture against the walls," says Karen Rauch Carter, feng shui consultant and author of Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life.

"Furniture should be arranged to support communication, so forget where the walls are. Put at least the front legs of all furniture on the rug — not just around it — and people will sit there and talk."

Attracting Love: Add Doubles to Every Room "If you want to start a relationship, don't surround yourself with single imagery", says Laura Benko, feng shui and holistic design expert. "Avoid a single chair in the corner, solitary images in artwork and solo photographs. It's important to create the energy of partnership around you, otherwise you are continually enforcing singularity." Add a second chair to a sitting area, double up on nightstands and surround yourself with pairs of everything.

Attracting Love: Add Happy Family Photos To improve your marriage, display smiling photos of yourself as a couple and your family in the hallways, kitchen or other high-traffic areas, suggests feng shui consultant Ken Lauher. Avoid putting family photos in the master bedroom, which should only include photos of the couple.

Attracting Love: Remove Negative Symbolism "To decrease stress and arguing in your home, check your surroundings," Laura suggests.

"One couple that fought constantly had crisscross swords over their bed, and another couple had guns on their living room wall. Keep photos and artwork pleasing, inspiring and uplifting."

Attracting Love: Leave Room for Someone Else "Single people build rooms for single people," says Karen. "They have one chair, one nightstand and so on. Add another nightstand for your future someone." That goes for the closet too. "Don't fill it up with your stuff — honor the space and carve out a dresser drawer or a shelf that's not yours. You don't need to literally have enough room for two people to live there, just leave room for opportunity."

Attracting Love: Arrange Kids' Beds for Better Harmony "Feng shui applies to all the occupants in the house," explains Laura. "Children can be even more susceptible to their surrounding energies, so it's very important to make sure their beds are placed in the commanding position. They will feel easily startled and vulnerable if their backs are to the door." Laura also says electronics should never be stored or charged near a child's bed.

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Did you know your home's design can affect your bank account and love life? Try these feng shui tips based on the ancient art of balancing energy.

Attracting Money: Don't Use Water Symbols "Drippy faucets are a sign of money going to waste," Karen says. "Whatever the state of your water, your finances mirror those." To increase your bank account, repair broken fountains and remove all stagnant water from your property. "Ever heard the expression, 'I just can't get my head above water'?" Karen asks. It's best not to display water-based artwork or mirrors higher than your nose, which carries the same significance in feng shui. For most of us, that means no mirrors or water scenes above the bed.

Attracting Money: Make Your Front Door Inviting If it's hard to find your front door or it's confusing as to how to get in, it'll be hard for opportunity to make its way into your life as well, explains Karen. Put in an archway or gate to denote the front door if you need to, and make sure the doorbell works. The welcome mat should be bright and fresh. Sweep the steps and sidewalk in front, and add a potted plant to the entryway. Karen's rule of thumb: "If a trick-ortreater can't tell where to go, your front door isn't clear enough.

Attracting Money: Lose Clutter, Add Plants and Water "To bring in more prosperity, it's important to create a vibrant, healthy, inspiring and clutter-free home," explains Laura. "Clutter jams up good energy and leads to procrastination. Bring in vibrant life forces such as plants and flowers, and don't forget to have fresh air circulating. Fountains are important wealth adjustments in feng shui because they stimulate prosperity and energy, and symbolize money."

Attracting Love: Create a Cozy Master Bedroom Oversized master bedrooms need to be cozier in order to have good relationship feng shui. Start by closing off any adjoining rooms, including a bathroom, office, patio or gym, suggests Karen. If there's no door, install curtains. If you have a sitting area, arrange the chairs toward each other, and downsize with a smaller bed — go from king to queen or queen to double. "When the space gets bigger and bigger, people tend to live further and further apart emotionally."

Attracting Money: Decorate in Red, Purple or Green "Color has a powerful impact on mood, and red is considered auspicious and powerful.

Think of walking the red carpet or wearing a red power tie," explains Laura. Purple and green are also key colors for attracting prosperity but there's a hitch. "If you really can't stand the color green, it won't work for you.

But if you do love purple, paint a wall lavender or add a violet throw to your couch.

Then tune in to how your space feels. It's not just filling your home with stuff — it's about decorating with mindfulness and enhancing the vibration and power of your own home.

Attracting Money: Keep the Kitchen Clean "Your kitchen is directly related to your ability to attract money," says feng shui consultant Suzanne Metzger. Keep your pantry and refrigerator organized and full of fresh food you actually use. To attract more money, keep the stove clean — every burner must work and be used equally. Lastly, remove all clutter from the kitchen table.

Attracting Money: Bring In New Opportunities Sometimes it doesn't take money to make money — just a yard sale. "This is a zero-cost fix," explains Karen. "Take out clutter to increase prosperity; what you don't use, don't love, don't need. Space equals opportunity."

Attracting Love: Add a Splash of Pink Because it's the color of relationships in feng shui, pink is one of the best colors to decorate a bedroom with, says Ken. Pink represents love, joy, happiness and romance. It doesn't need to be a whole room, even a splash will do. Alternatively, light blue is a positive relationship color.

Attracting Love: Focus On One Another When it comes to the master bedroom, it's not about the view or TV, explains Karen.

"The bedroom is about passion and rejuvenation." To increase intimacy in your home, install heavy, cozy drapes over large windows, remove the TV and never sleep with a laptop, iPhone or other electronics buzzing near your bed. The bedroom should be low-tech and romantic. Avoid pictures and decor featuring anyone other than the people sleeping there — wedding pictures work, but family photos don't.

Attracting Love: Arrange Dining Table in a Circle When it comes to creating more love, the dining room is the second most important space in a home, the master bedroom being the most important. Arrange the dining table so everyone can see each other, and set out enough chairs for everyone even if the family doesn't eat together every night, says Karen. Symbolically, it's important to include the whole group.

Attracting Money: Add More Fun If your bedroom is too neat or stuck with a sterile feel, "add something whimsical that makes you smile," suggests Suzanne. It could also be artwork or a photo of a couple laughing together. This can bring positive energy into the room, and in turn, improve the relationship.

Attracting Love: Put Furniture Legs on Rugs "Never put all your furniture against the walls," says Karen Rauch Carter, feng shui consultant and author of Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life.

"Furniture should be arranged to support communication, so forget where the walls are. Put at least the front legs of all furniture on the rug — not just around it — and people will sit there and talk."

Attracting Love: Add Doubles to Every Room "If you want to start a relationship, don't surround yourself with single imagery", says Laura Benko, feng shui and holistic design expert. "Avoid a single chair in the corner, solitary images in artwork and solo photographs. It's important to create the energy of partnership around you, otherwise you are continually enforcing singularity." Add a second chair to a sitting area, double up on nightstands and surround yourself with pairs of everything.

Attracting Love: Add Happy Family Photos To improve your marriage, display smiling photos of yourself as a couple and your family in the hallways, kitchen or other high-traffic areas, suggests feng shui consultant Ken Lauher. Avoid putting family photos in the master bedroom, which should only include photos of the couple.

Attracting Love: Remove Negative Symbolism "To decrease stress and arguing in your home, check your surroundings," Laura suggests.

"One couple that fought constantly had crisscross swords over their bed, and another couple had guns on their living room wall. Keep photos and artwork pleasing, inspiring and uplifting."

Attracting Love: Leave Room for Someone Else "Single people build rooms for single people," says Karen. "They have one chair, one nightstand and so on. Add another nightstand for your future someone." That goes for the closet too. "Don't fill it up with your stuff — honor the space and carve out a dresser drawer or a shelf that's not yours. You don't need to literally have enough room for two people to live there, just leave room for opportunity."

Attracting Love: Arrange Kids' Beds for Better Harmony "Feng shui applies to all the occupants in the house," explains Laura. "Children can be even more susceptible to their surrounding energies, so it's very important to make sure their beds are placed in the commanding position. They will feel easily startled and vulnerable if their backs are to the door." Laura also says electronics should never be stored or charged near a child's bed.

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10 fabulous feature wall ideas

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€37.04, are self-adhesive and reusable, giving you more flexibility and value for money than wallpaper. You have the freedom to choose any paint colour to enhance the design and bring cohesion to your scheme.

An impressive statement wall can be all it takes to give a room the wow factor. Here’s our pick of ten of the best feature wall ideas Gorgeous Geometry Add impact to your scheme with the bold, £59 per roll (above). A stunning oriental-inspired geometric print in an on-trend indigo hue stands out against a lovely neutral backdrop. The visible brush strokes and graduated colour add an extra dimension and interest to the wall.

About Time A clock doesn’t just have to be practical. By choosing an oversized version, you can create an unusual focal point for any room. The cut out design means you can see your chosen wall colour coming through which adds to the dramatic effect. This clock, in the home of Chloe and Jim Read, owners of Newgate Clocks, was found at a flea market but there are lots of similar options at or keep an eye out at newgateclocks.com for some great designs.

and add a stripe detail in a complementary colour to one side. Taking these blocks of colour onto the ceiling will help inject a touch of personality into your home. Sumptuous Plum and Urban Obsession feature wall matt emulsions, both €19.99 for 1.5L, against a background of Nutmeg White matt emulsion, €28.29 for 2.5L, all Dulux, is a gorgeous combination.

Sophisticated Stripes Vertical stripes are a great way of creating a feeling of space, especially in small rooms, as

they’ll heighten the ceiling. Block III Dark Grey/Cream by Engblad & Co. at Wallpaperdirect, €75 per roll, provides an instant contemporary feel with on-trend greys and stripes in a variety of widths. Team with a subtle neutral on the room’s other walls and crisp white furniture to achieve a sleek look.

Colorful Collection Create a stunning design statement with a selection of framed fabrics – instant art that you can easily adapt depending on your colour scheme. A bold, complementary background makes the designs pop and different sized frames add interest, drawing the eye to the decoration. Start from the centre and work your way outwards, adding more until you achieve the desired effect.

Buy ready-made examples like the Fabric Hoop Wall Art (pack of 6) from Bluebellgray, €120, or make your own from embroidery hoops and your favourite fabrics.

Rustic Revival If you’re opting for a rustic look then stripping back plasterwork to expose the brick underneath is a great way to add character and bring the scheme together. If you don’t have brick walls then get the same effect by using a brick wallpaper such as Old Brick Wall from Mr Perswall, €40 per square metre. It provides the perfect backdrop for industrial-inspired metal and distressed wood furniture and accessories.

Get Organised Available in a choice of nine colours, the Write and Erase Weekly Planner Wall Sticker from Not On The High Street, €79.99, will bring a splash of colour to your wall and has the added bonus of helping you keep track of your family’s plans. Simple application of the vinyl panels means your wall can be transformed in minutes and notes and diary entries can be written on and wiped off easily. It’s removable too and won’t damage the wall underneath.

Over The Top If you want a feature wall that’s more eye-catching than just a single colour then try painting your chimney breast or large section of the wall in a bold shade

Stencil Sensation Whether you want a bold and luxurious damask print, a delicate lace design or a scheme inspired

by Morocco, wall stencils are an ideal option to add a touch of wow factor to an accent wall.

With easy application, stencils, such as Moroccan Dream by Cutting Edge Stencils from Etsy,

Keep Rolling A great alternative to wallpaper, patterned paint rollers offer the same effect but without the inconvenience of matching up patterns and the mess of wallpaper paste. With just a few simple steps you can create a stunning, detailed feature wall in the colour of your choice. The Painted House has a great range of rollers inspired by nature from delicate flowers to beautiful bird designs. Available from Etsy, rollers start from €25 and applicators from €18. Visit thepaintedhouse.co.uk for instructions on how to achieve the best finish.

Statement Storage Form and function go hand in hand with this large-scale storage solution from Ikea.

The bright yellow and black units create an impressive style statement and there’s ample space to stow away all your media paraphernalia. The above configuration is from Ikea’s Besta range and comes to €1010 – or use Ikea’s Besta TV and media furniture planner to custom design a system perfect for your room and storage needs.

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Choosing the Right Kitchen for Your home

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he kitchen is the work horse of the home and these days needs to be so much more than a place for cooking, chilling, freezing and laundry. Of all the rooms in the home it can be the most expensive to design, refit and decorate because it requires appliances as well as furniture - at the very least a cooker, fridge-freezer, oven and hob and washing machine. And because the kitchen is multifunctional, it is also the room that takes the most planning and leg work. To achieve a dream kitchen, one that is not only functional and practical, but beautiful too, requires research, budgeting and oodles of design inspiration...

Decide on your kitchen layout and appliances Unless you are lucky enough to be building your own house or planning a new kitchen extension, your kitchen layout will be decided for the most part by the dimensions of your room; the smaller the space, the fewer your choices of kitchen

layout. Smaller houses and flats with kitchenette-style areas built off single living/dining rooms tend to house galley, L-shaped or Ushaped kitchens. But designing a dream kitchen can be easiest and least expensive in smaller spaces like this. There is no agonising over which appliances will go where as there tends to be little choice. And that is the joy of the small kitchen: it virtually designs itself. Another is that a small kitchen allows you to use quality materials that would be too expensive in a larger space. Once you have decided on the position of your fridge-freezer, sink, washing machine, cooker, hob, dishwasher and microwave you can give the remaining space over to wall and base unit storage. You’ll also need to spend time researching appliances to find the models that work for you – freestanding or built-in oven; electric, gas, induction or domino hob; washing machine or washerdryer/tumble dryer? In larger spaces you will have the

luxury of thinking about a kitchen beyond the basic functions of cooking, chilling, freezing and washing. You may be able to design a fully open-plan space that opens out to the garden and across your ground floor, incorporating dining, lounging, TV watching and entertaining and homeworking or study – in short, a fully multifunctional family space. In larger homes it might even be possible to remove some basic kitchen functions to other rooms by creating a separate larder, laundry or utility room.

Plan your kitchen storage There is, let’s face it, an awful lot of stuff to store in a kitchen: food, drink, tableware and cutlery, glassware, pots and pans, utensils, cookware, linens, small appliances such as food mixers and blenders, cleaning and laundry products, refuse and recycling bins - all manner of paraphernalia. If you are budgeting for a small space you are likely, therefore, to want to squeeze in as many units as possible. Remember that drawer units offer more storage capacity than cupboards, always fit the insides of doors with wire shelving for storing smaller items such as medicines or herb and spices, and make use of carousel mechanisms in corner units. Free up cupboards by keeping oftenused items that won’t gather dust, such as plates and bowls, on open shelving and by using hooks to hang up pans from wall or ceiling racks. Make sure everything

you are storing away is organised and easy to access.

Regularly spend time sorting through cupboards and drawers – the better organised your bits and bobs are, the less space they will take up. A larger kitchen space allows you to consider additional features such as kitchen islands and peninsula units, butcher’s blocks, glazed wall units, more extensive open shelving, larder units or kitchen dressers. Or the ultimate luxury in kitchen designing – deciding to leave a space empty. As you plan your storage, factor in your lighting too, so you will always have directed, functional lighting over worktops as well as gentler mood lighting elsewhere.

Choose your kitchen style, materials and colours Our choice of kitchen style, colour and materials can be very personal, but, alongside budget, will be influenced by the type of home we live in (country cottage, Victorian or

Georgian townhouse, modern flat, 1930s semi). Think about what would best suit your own home. This isn’t necessarily an interior design style that reflects the period of your house, but can be a conscious decision to do something very different – many owners of period properties choose no-holdsbarred modern kitchens.

Most people will go for one of three broad styles: traditional, modern or country and most kitchen manufacturers design their ranges of kitchen cabinetry accordingly. Within each of these core styles there are, of course, all sorts of permutations to make decisions around – fitted, freestanding, Shaker, rustic, painted, hi-gloss, retro.

However as kitchens are expensive rooms to fit, remember that whatever style you choose needs to last far longer than the looks you might choose for other rooms in the house. Go for a broader look, rather than something that might be

considered a narrower, more passing interiors trend. For example, rather than the recent trends for monochrome, black or colourful designs, there may be more kitchen mileage in classic looks such as white, wood finish, and the traditional muted paint shades of blue, green or grey. Whatever style you choose, it will inform the materials you use throughout the kitchen. If you go for a country-style kitchen chances are you will have painted units, a ceramic butler sink, oak worktops, stone or brick flooring, a butcher’s block and range cooker. Essentials for a modern kitchen would probably include handle-less gloss units, stainless-steel sink and appliances, composite worktops and marble flooring. So the style you choose will, to a large extent, determine the choices you make around the colours and materials that will constitute your dream kitchen.

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PATRICK MAXWELL Painting & Decorating Contractor • Domestic, Commercial & Industrial • Wallpaper hanging • Power Washing • Interior & exterior walls • Woodwork

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Decorating Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rooms

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How do I decorate a kids bedroom?

When designing a child's room, think about color, color and more color. Incorporate a favorite hue on the walls or bring in bright accents, but stick with neutral furniture that doesn't need to be swapped out as interests change. While the furniture should be appropriate for your child's age, it also should be something that can grow with him or her. Get full-sized dressers and cabinets that can last through the school years, and consider a bunk bed, which is great to share with siblings. As they get older and no longer want to share a room, you can add a desk underneath the top bunk. With so many toys and clothes, storage is key. Add built-ins if you can, but cubbies and shelves are also great for those on a budget.

or a child, a bedroom is more than just a place to sleep. It's a spot to do schoolwork, play games, rough-house, read, daydream, visit with friends and stockpile toys. As you plan out your child's bedroom, you'll need a space that serves all those functions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and is comfortable and practical for several years to come. The ultimate experts on what kids like best are kids themselves, so get them involved in the design process by letting them help with selections. That being said, children's preferences change often, so use accessories and colors that be easily replaced. Overall, whether you're decorating a playroom, bedroom or nursery, be sure to think about fun, growth and practicality.

How do I decorate a playroom?

A playroom should be very lively and inspirational, so get creative with your color and furnishings. A wall mural or wall decal is a great way to incorporate playful design, while a chalkboard wall lets kids produce their own masterpiece. Try using fun furnishings, like beanbag chairs or floor cushions, and if you want to splurge, add in unique elements like a climbing wall, slide or swing. Because it is a multifunctional

In one of the children's rooms of this home designed by David Bentheim, the bed is set into an alcove, which is studded with LED lights to resemble stars.

This sweet, galleried play area designed by Trine Miller, has the dual function of creating an adventurous play space, while also keeping toys contained and out of view

Think creatively when it comes to arranging furniture, especially in a shared children's room. Beds don't have to be side by side

room, use space smartly. Install built-in cabinets and shelves for much-needed toy storage, and include a desk or work table for homework and coloring. A craft station is a great way to get those creative juices

flowing, or consider a small snack area with microwave and mini fridge. Divide the space into zones so that quieter kids can draw or read while louder, more active kids can watch tv or play a musical instrument.

How do I decorate a nursery?

In the younger years, safety is crucial.

Review the literature on all surfaces and products, and get up to date on product recalls before you make major purchases.

Once you've done your homework, it's time to start buying. Of course, a crib and changing table are key purchases, while a rocking chair, baby swing and extra dresser are helpful additions. Be careful with adding too much furniture though; you want to be sure to leave some floor space for your young one to learn to crawl and walk. When it comes to color, don't feel the need to go with just standard pink and blue. Yellow, brown and green are all great gender neutral palette choices and will make your nursery stand out from others.

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GATELY BUILDING STONE

Gately Building Stone is an established family managed business located in the west of Ireland and are a leading quality supplier of limestone in Ireland. We specialise in guillotined and loose stone for both residential and commercial customers. Our range includes stone for walls, houses, fireplaces, feature sections and all your building stone requirements of natural limestone for stone masonry.

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Forget matching furniture

Here are the 5 hottest home design trends for 2015

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Matching furniture and solid paints wall colors are apparently "soon-tobe forgotten" interior decorating fads, according to the interior design experts.

And you wouldn't want your house to look completely untrendy, now would you?

But good news! The experts have also kindly announced the five new interior decorating trends that will take 2015 by storm.

"Unexpected textures and an eclectic, modern vibe are about to find their way in 2015. Expect to see a more sophisticated look in 2015 that incorporates gold hardware, natural textures, and a subtle mid-century modern undertone," writes Kerrie Kelly, design expert.

So what are these so-called "sophisticated" trends of 2015? Lets take a look.

1. Gold Fixtures "In 2015, homeowners will no longer be limited to silver or stainless steel fixtures, and will feel free to mix and match finish colors, or go bold with all gold.

So that means you can bling out your house exactly as you've always dreamed of doing in the new year.

We think you should start with the bathroom — no sink is complete without a gold faucet.

And since it's officially on-trend to mix finishes, you may want to consider a bronze-and-gold gryphon lamp fixture for your living room. If you're not quite sure exactly how to go with the whole gold design thing, you can take a cue from St. Petersburg's Hermitage. They really nailed the trend in the boudoir room.

everyone's dying to spice up their wall game. So say good-bye to those plain white walls in lieu of some bold light-blue mixed with yellow: Or maybe even a deep purple and white flower combination: But if you're looking for something a tad more demure, perhaps something like this limegreen option is your best bet.

2. Cowhide Without a doubt, there is nothing more "sophisticated" than the cowhide rug. Your apartment or house certainly won't be complete without one.

“Cowhide is the ideal accent texture for 2015’s modern, yet approachable design aesthetic.

Designers say elements of cowhide will fight their pay into pillows, rugs, throw blankets, and even artwork this year.

Just imagine how nice it would be to have a few guests over for a glass of wine in this living room:Or perhaps you would rather keep the cowhide all to yourself? You can also get a few cowhide pillows, and even a cowhide throw to add "the ideal accent texture" that's also an "approachable design."

4. Blue Accent Colors Blue will be the most popular accent color for interior decorating, and — believe it or not — it also happens to be the perfect complement to Marsala, the 2015 Pantone Color of the Year, according to the designers.

"Pops of indigo blue or deep navy will become a stable in home design this year, as their deep natural hues become extra vibrant against warm earth tones like Marsala," according to home design expert, Kerrie Kelly.

If you're not sure how you feel about the navy-accent trend, a pillow like this is a great way to dip your toes in.

5. Modern/Mid-century Modern elements.

Last but not least, a throwback to modern design elements of the 1950s through the 1970s. So that couch you saw on that 1970s familystyle sitcom is officially trendy today.

However, "while this trend will be popular, experts advise homeowners to be careful when integrating into homes, as the trend is great for inspiration, but shouldn't take over the house."

Consequently, we think these are the best subtle ways to bring the 1970s to life in your home. First and foremost, a nice mustard and wood chair:Or maybe this orange and printed combo chair — just the right accent to punch up your room a bit And if you want just a touch of mid-century sparkle, a funky mirror is the way to go.So throw out that out-of-date matching furniture, and get ride of your solid painted wall colors. It's time to bring one of these sophisticated, completely ontrend design staples to your home in the new year.

3. Wallpaper "Wallpaper is coming back in a big way” According to the experts, consumers should expect to see an increase in available colors and textures in home stores because

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September at the Linenhall

ALAN KELLY & EDDI READER AT THE LINENHALL Looking for a night of musical virtuosity, buoyant harmonies, driving rhythms and the sheer passion? The fabulous Alan Kelly Gang and mesmerising songstress Eddi Reader make a welcome return to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar for a rousing night of top Folk and Traditional music on Tuesday 1st September at 8.00pm.

Top Traditional Irish band Alan Kelly Gang reunite with singer extraordinaire Eddi Reader (of Fairground Attraction fame) and Trashcan Sinatra’s guitarist and songwriter, John Douglas for a night of sheer musical synergy, performing all new material from their latest album “The Last Bell”.

Fronted by Ireland’s piano accordion maestro, the Alan Kelly Gang (with Steph Geremia flute/vocal; Alasdair White - fiddle; Ian Carr - guitar/vocal) sits firmly at the cutting edge of the Traditional and World music scene, with trademark strong dynamics that they put into the music they play, while Eddi Reader brings joyous life to all forms of song, from the traditional to the contemporary.

The former Fairground Attraction singer - whose No.1 single “Perfect” and its album “First of a Million Kisses” both topped the British

charts, has become one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. Together, their performances have been praised for leaving audiences spellbound. Come and hear why.

The Alan Kelly Gang with Eddi Reader and John Douglas perform at the Linenhall Arts Centre on Tuesday 1st September at 8.00pm.

Booking advised. Tel: 094 9023733 and online booking at www.thelinenhall.com THEATRE: “DUBLINERS DILEMMA” AT THE LINENHALL “The Dubliners Dilemma”, Declan Gorman’s tour de force one-man show about the publication of James Joyce’s “Dubliners”, comes to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Thursday 3rd September at 8.00pm.

One of the greatest and most recognised literary figures of the 20th Century, James Joyce might never have achieved worldwide fame had it not been for an Englishman with a troubled conscience. Declan Gorman's “ingenious” and acclaimed solo show is more than simply a stage adaptation of a book of stories. Set in 1914, it opens with London publisher Grant Richards determined to re-read Joyce’s

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manuscript for “Dubliners” eight years after first rejecting it. As the streets of Dublin and the racy, comic tales of Joyce’s childhood and young adult world spring to vivid life around him, Richards relives his frustrating correspondence with the petulant Irish writer. He turned down the book once over worries it might breach obscenity laws, along with fourteen other publishers at the time. Should Richards be the one to risk everything now, second time around, and launch this volatile but brilliant genius on a world about to descend into the madness of war?

Declan Gorman performs “The Dubliners Dilemma” at the Linenhall Arts Centre on Thursday 3rd September at 8.00pm. Booking advised. Tel: 094 9023733 and online booking at www.thelinenhall.com DYNAMIC DANCE AT THE LINENHALL Montreal dance company Zogma present an intoxicating and exhilarating blend of Quebecois and Irish music and dance in the show “Sokalo - Atlantic Rhythms”, at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Wednesday 9th September at 8.00pm.

Zogma invites you on a rhythmic journey through the streets of their city by bringing the intoxicating

music and urban energy of their production “Solako” to the rural landscapes of the west of Ireland.

Produced by The Dock and Zogma Dance in Carrick-on-Shannon as part of its 10 year anniversary celebrations, “Sokalo - Atlantic Rhythms” represents the happiness of reuniting and the joy of shared memories with friends. It is the urban rhythms that modulate to life.

To take this journey with you, Zogma will be collaborating with Irish dancers Caitlin Nic Gabhainn, Edwina Guckian and Liam Scanlon and virtuoso harpist Laoise Kelly.

Each of these celebrated performers has a unique style of their own fashioned out of the music, dance, people and landscapes in which they grew and indeed continue to grow in. When the urban rhythms in “Sokalo” meet and intermingle with the rural rhythms of traditional dance and music in Ireland we expect a magical result. Join us on the journey inspired by the living traditions of Ireland and Quebec. An enthralling night in prospect.

TOP TRAD AT THE LINENHALL Kathleen MacInnes, Dermot Byrne, Brian Finnegan and Mike Vass: a mouth-watering prospect as four Irish and Scottish traditional music trailblazers join tgheir considerable forces for a dazzling Music Network concert at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Monday 14th September at 8.00pm.

Award-winning Hebridean singer Kathleen MacInnes is a natural live performer with a soulful, earthy voice that lingers long after the last note has been sung. Best known for his work with Altan, legendary box player Dermot Byrne has collaborated with everyone from The Chieftains and Sharon Shannon to The Stunning and Stephane Grappelli. Founder member of ground-breaking acts Flook and Kan, flute and whistle player Brian Finnegan has also performed with artists such as Cara Dillon, Kate Rusby and Russian group Aquarium, while Scottish guitar and fiddle maestro Mike Vass, a recipient of the prestigious ‘Composer of the Year’ at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, has toured extensively with leading Scots band Malinky. A real musical treat in store.

COMEDY THEATRE: BEEZNEEZ AT THE LINENHALL The ever-popular Beezneez theatre company returns to the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar with John McDwyer’s comedy “Turning Mammy” on Tuesday 15th September at 8.00pm.

Beezneez Director and playwright John McDwyer describes his new play as “a comedy with a few serious bits”. Sisters Martha and Mary live together on the family farm. Mary is involved in a long term search for her baby which was adopted at birth while Martha is

involved in a long term wait for neighbour, Ambrose’s Mammy to die so that she can finally marry the love of her life. That’s as simple as it gets, however, as we discover dysfunctional people with deep secrets and passions. Beezneez Artistic Director and author John McDwyer directs Eileen Murphy, Valerie Traynor and Peadar Conway in a play with as many laugh out loud set-ups as moments of melancholic sadness. Another entertaining night out from popular Linenhall regulars Beezneez.

Beezneez theatre presents “Turning Mammy” at the Linenhall Arts Centre on Tuesday 15th September at 8.00pm. Booking advised. Tel: 094 9023733 and online booking at www.thelinenhall.com The Linenhall Arts Centre acknowledges the financial support of the Arts Council in making this performance possible.

CONOR O’GRADY EXHIBITION AT THE LINENHALL “Green Carnations” is the inaugural solo exhibition of visual artist and Castlebar native Conor O’ Grady. The exhibition, on show at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar from 28th August to 10th October, is the culmination of several years’ visual investigation into the reality of living within certain minority groups, and focuses in particular, on the experiences of marginalised homosexual males within contemporary Irish society. The exhibition uses traditional art approaches to re-present the contemporaneous experiences of Irish gay people, focusing particularly on those most at risk of experiencing societal, political and emotional oppression. Conor explains, “The recent passing of the Same-Sex-Marriage Referendum will have an overwhelming positive effect on the lives of homosexual people in Ireland. A space of physical and emotional freedom has been created which cannot be undone. However for those men and women who will remain marginalised within society, for whatever reason, the outcome of the referendum will have little effect at all.” “Green Carnations” focuses in particular on “the relationship between gay men and specific public spaces, and tries to unify these disparate spaces within the context of the gallery, using specific images which evoke risk, isolation and fear of disclosure.”

The exhibition uses the existence of these experiences as a precursor, and to provide physicality to wider problems within contemporary Irish society. The title of the exhibition is a reference to Oscar Wilde and acknowledges a shared history which exists within Irish and homosexual literature, visual and political culture, with particular reference to French philosopher and social theorist Michel Foucault.

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Ballina Arts Centre September these photographs, other than just being a document of an instant, started to become the search for this inner reality.

Especially as her husband began battling cancer, and so the work began to look beyond the rosetinted perfection which family albums so like to preserve and started to bring to the fore the unspoken. Because most often it is not what is said that makes us who we are but what remains unspoken. Sadly, Sabine’s husband, Tim lost his battle in November of last year.

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Kate Kerrigan’s book launch and Best Dress Competition The excitement has been building up in Ballina for the highly anticipated launch of best-selling Mayo-based writer, Kate Kerrigan’s latest new novel, The Dress, on Friday, 4th September, at 7pm.

Also this is a golden opportunity ladies to wear your favourite dressm as there will be a prize for the best dressed ladies. So girls put your creative talent to good use, Kate is inviting people to dress up in their best gúnas as she will be videoing and taking photographs for her social media network on the night.

The popular Irish Mail columnist’s theatrical reading will feature performances by Ev’ry Voice Choir and BCR FM’s Christina Forde followed by refreshments and the chance to buy a first edition signed copy.

Admission Free, booking essential.

Twenty Ten Artists Group present Five Years On exhibition at Ballina Art Centre Ballina Arts Centre is delighted to host Five Years On, an exhibition of work by the Twenty Ten Artists

Group. Opening on Thursday 10th September at 7pm, the exhibition will include work by Pat Donald, Eileen Fitzgerald, Mary Gillivan, Mary Hession, Mary Patterson, Irma Van Baalen and Angela Walsh.

The individual practises are distinct and varied, even though they graduated together from GMIT Castlebar with a BA in Art and Design in 2010. Five Years On runs until 31st October.

Admission is free.

Sabine Lacey exhibits Unspoken The official opening of Unspoken will be at Ballina Arts Centre on Friday, 11th September, at 8pm.

Recently, this local artist’s mother-in-law died leaving her husband an orphan with no brothers or sisters. When sorting through her belongings, Sabine realized that she was not just discarding her belongings but her whole life. At first, the artist tried to retrieve her life, bringing its memories into the present through some photographs she found in a drawer. However, gradually she realized that the photographs as a vehicle of memory resist inner reality. More and more the paintings based on

NEPHIN THEATRE GROUP READY TO TAKE FLIGHT! Nephin Theatre Group will present the new play by Martin Donohue at Ballina Arts Centre on the weekend of Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September at 8pm.

‘Flight FR254’ is written and directed by Martin and boasts a strong cast of eleven actors with a wealth of experience on the amateur scene. A very entertaining tale with many lovable characters, Flight FR254 is a tale about an Arrivals Hall in an Irish airport late in the evening, two days before Christmas. We join the patrons as they await various passengers from the eponymous flight. Their stories and situations guarantee a night of side-splitting laughter. Tickets €12/10.

Culture Night Returns This year Ballina Arts Centre celebrates Culture Night on Friday 18th September, with an exciting programme of activities for kids and families. Ballina Arts Centre has participated in Culture Night since it became a nationwide event, and each year the event gets bigger and better, with more and more people willing to come out and take a walk on the cultural side.

Culture Night is an initiative coordinated by Temple Bar Cultural Trust and supported by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in partnership with Mayo County Council and local partners.

Culture Night will run from 4 – 8pm, and all activities at Ballina Arts Centre are free of charge and open to all.

Flight FR254 takes off in Ballina!

Mayo talent at its best - Nephin Theatre Group take the stage at Ballina Arts Centre on Friday 18th Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September at 8pm with their latest production, Flight FR254, it is about an Arrivals Hall at an Irish airport, late in the evening, two days before Christmas. We join the patrons as they await various passengers from Flight FR254. Their stories and situations guarantee a night of laughter for the audience.

This hilarious play written and directed by Martin Donohoe boasts a strong cast of

TOUR OF MAYO CHARITY CYCLE This year’s Tour of Mayo Charity Cycle in support of Western Care Association takes place on Sunday, September 6th. It is a leisure cycle open to cyclists of all abilities with a choice of two starting points in Castlebar and Foxford and two very scenic 50km and 90km routes around Loughs Conn and Cullen.

The entry fee is €30 online or on the day but it can also be through raising sponsorship.

Further details can be obtained from Western Care Association at John Moore Road, CastlePh: Linda bar. 094-9029144.

087 9716389 / 085

eleven actors with a wealth of experience on the amateur scene.

Do not miss this hysterically funny tale.

Tickets €12/10 Booking Essential.

Ballina Arts Centre is open from 10am – 6pm Monday to Saturday.

For further information on all events, contact Ballina Arts Centre, Barrett St., Ballina, Co. Mayo. Tel: 096 73593; www.ballinaartscentre.com

Coaches, Mini Coaches & Car Hire Contact: 097‐87842 or 087‐2313029 mcgrathcoaches@eircom.net •www.mcgrathcoaches.com Glenamoy, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Bar, Hotels Private Houses All Upholstery undertaken Huge Selection of fabrics Contact: 086-8361070

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

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Car Sales Glenties, Co. Donegal Drimark, Killybegs Road, Donegal Town Phone: 074-9723536 • www.fdrtyres.ie

Quality Used Cars

At FDR Car Sales we can source or supply any make or model of new car or commercial vehicle. Hyundai is our specialty but we can supply all makes and models.

Trade-ins are welcome and manufacturer warranty is available.

2001 Skoda Fabia 2009 Toyota Avensis D4D 2007 Lexus iS220D 2006 Kia Sorento Crew Cab 2007 Kia Sorento Comm 2004 Volkswagen Polo 2002 Toyota Yaris

• Used Cars • New Cars • Tyres • Car Servicing • Finance arranged Car Sourcing

VAN HIRE ALSO AVAILABLE

Drumsheen,Bonniconlon,Ballina, Co. Mayo

Tel: 086-8874329 • auto.tint@live.ie

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TEL: 074-9551294 MOBILE: 087-2563703

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Bus Hire KILGLASS, STROKESTOWN, Co. ROSCOMMON TEL. Michael ON 086-3153410 OR 071-9633924

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

IRELAND'S PREMIER AUTOMOTIVE GLASS TINTING COMPANY Call or e-mail anytime with any questions or for a quote.

Mobile Service available within Connacht, Ulster and Leinster Discounts for fleet work and groups

CASTLEBAR PLANT SERVICES ADVERTISE HERE CALL US TODAY 07-91545389

Trucks & PSV’s: Pre DOE Servicing and Repairs.• Resprays: Cabs, Bodies, Chassis

Plant & Machinery: SERVICE & REPAIRS

Tel: 087-3373881 • castlebar-plant@gmail.com

NERNEY CRASH REPAIRS

Email: coylecabs@hotmail.co.uk Follow us on Facebook -coylebushireroscommon

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.

• Crash Repairs • Chassis Alignment • Spray Painting • Insurance Claims Handled • Replacement Car Available

Keash, Ballymote, Co. Sligo.

Tel: 071 91 83327 mobile: 087 679 9067

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.)

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Servicing • Panel Beating www.ap-motors.eu Tracking • Parts • Light Setting Echaust Repairs • Towbar Fitting NCT Preparation • Valeting • Recovery

VEHICLE SERVICING FROM JUST €99 Ariel Dym 096-70993 • 086-8978395

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Mark Scott Auto Repairs Castle Street, Manorhamilton, Co. Letrim

• Services & NCT Repairs • Tyres for all makes & models • Specialising in Diagnostics

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

Tel: 086-3029740- Over 20 years experience Email: markscottautorepairs@gmail.com

www.dempseydismantlers.com • info@dempseydismantlers.com

BOYCE VAN SALES R0815

08 Citroen Berlingo 07 Citroen Berlingo 1.6 HDi 06 Peugeot Boxer 05 Citreon Dispatch 2.0 HDi 05 Peugeot Partner 1.9 05 Ford Transit Connect TDi 05 Renault Traffic LWB 04 Ford Transit Connect 04 Peugeot 307 Van 2.0 HDi 04 Peugeot Expert 2.0 HDi 04 Ford Fous 1.8 TDi 03 Citreon Dispatch 2.0 HDi 03 Citroen Berlingo 1.9

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 Peugeot Aftersales, Service and Genuine Peugeot Parts.

ALL VANS TESTED & SERVICED TRADE INS WELCOME • T: 086-1740626

4x4’s BREAKING FOR SALE

FULL RANGE OF 4x4 PARTS FOR SALE

WANTED

TOP PRICES PAID!

24 HR RECOVERY SERVICE 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

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New and Used Cars and Vans Service, Repair & Recovery Tyres & 4-Wheel Alignment Suppliers of Genuine Parts Tel: 071 91 20033 - Fax: 071 91 20036

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

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

TELEPHONE: 087-9140602

MIDLAND

RECOVERY

& RECYCLING

Nedd, Doogarrey, Killashandra, Co. Cavan

BREAKING ALL MAKES AND MODELS

CARS - VANS - 4x4’s OVER 800 CARS IN STOCK! STOCK CHANGING DAILY! NATIONWIDE DELIVERY!

WEST COAST

WANTED WANTED WANTED

EXHAUSTS TOW BARS WINDSCREENS BODYWORK

T: 049-4333098 / M: 087-6113222

All Trucks Wanted for Breaking & Export

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

Call: 087-974 3349 Anytime

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FRANK BONNER TRACTORS

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JC Engineering are based in the Gaeltacht area in the Finn Valley Area of Donegal and have been operating for 14 years providing engineering services to the North, West and Midlands regions of Ireland.

• Architectural Metalwork • Structural Steelwork • Stainless Steel Fabrications • Trailers • Agricultural Buildings • Balustrades and Balconies • Gates and Railings • Stairs

• SALES • SERVICE • SPARES New Tumosan Tractors in stock (Various Horsepower) 2 years warranty Good Quality second hand tractors in stock New Bellon Mowers in stock New Farm Machinery in stock All Parts stocked and sold 3 Months Warranty on all second hand parts

Kilraun, Cloghan, Ballybofey, Lifford, Co Donegal Phone: 074-9133225 Mobile: 086-2798222 Website: www.jcengineering.biz • sales@jce.ie R0815

The Reelin, Cloghan, Co. Donegal TEL: 074-9133985 • MOB: 087-4144067 frankbonner101@gmail.com

COGAN FEEDS

• Industrial Buildings • Garden Sheds • Garages • Agricultural Sheds • Car Ports • Camp Site Sheds • Wooden Sheds • Dog Kennells • Bike Stands • Dog Runs • Goal Posts / Nets • Hay Bale Trailers • Mobile Clothes Lines

Top Quality Animal Feed for Sale at Keenest Prices (Delivered)

We welcome all enquiries and can build whatever your needs.

Kilmacrennan, Co Donegal Tel: 074-9139726 • Mob: 086-8609757

Contact 087 3872305

COYNE TRACTOR TYRES AND BATTERIES

WATER LANE, BALLINA, CO. MAYO

ATTENTION FARMERS!

FOR ALL YOUR AGRICULTURAL NEEDS WHEN IT COMES TO TYRES, COME TO COYNE FOR THE KEENEST PRICES! Tyre vulcanising we will collect your wheel for repair and returen it to your farm. Tractor tyre alignment service to stop uneven wear on tractor tyres carried out on your own farmyard • Two mobile fitting units available 24/7 call 087-2201819

LARGE SELECTION OF SECOND HAND TRACTOR TYRES ALSO IN STOCK: 900X20 • 750X20 • 825X16 • 825X17 TRAILER TYRES 4X4 TYRES • SLURRY TANKER TYRES CONTACT PAT OR ROBERT TODAY FOR BEST PRICES! Call Pat: 087 220 1819 or Robert: 087 268 6360 Phone: 096-219357 • Email: info@coynetyres.ie

DUNLEAVY MEATS LTD. COONEAL, BALLINA Large quanity required of

WANTED Ford, Massey

Fergusons, Fiats, New Hollands & Valmets 2WD & 4WD

CATTLE & SHEEP WANTED

Anything Considered Running or Not Also Wanted All Rubber Wheeled & Track Diggers Any Condition Cash on Collection

Top prices paid Contact Michael or John 096-33930 or 087-2336184

Call Fermanagh on 0044-7818-452267

TRACTORS WANTED

Tractors Sales And Service

ALL TYPES OF FORD TRACTORS WANTED 4600 • 5600 • 6600 • 7600 • 4610 • 5610 • 6610

ALSO NEW HOLLAND TRACTORS TS&TSA • SL/SLDP • TM 120 • TM125 • TM130 • 8160 • 8260 • 8360 ALSO MASSEY FERGUSON 130 • 165 • 185 • 188 • 168 • 240 • 265 • 250 • 275 • 290 •550 • 565 • 575 • 590 675 • 690 • 698 • 699 • 365 • 375 • 390 • 398 • 300 • 500 • 600 • 40 Series SL/SLDP Masy Ferguson Balers - 124 • 120/20 John Deere 342 / 550 Class Combines - Dominator & Lexion New Holland Combines - All Models John Deere Combines - 955 • 965 • 975 • 1075 • 1077 • 1178 IN ANY CONDITION RUNNERS / NON RUNNERS • FOR BREAKING / EXPORT OR RESALE • ALL TYPES OF DIGGERS AND TELEPORTERS WANTED • RUNNERS AND NON RUNNERS • ALL TYPES OF ZETOR AND JOHN DEERE TRACTORS

Tel: 087-279-7553

Michael O’ Connell Caraun, Claregalway, Co. Galway

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

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

Contact Numbers: 086 252 9314 • 091 799 116

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

Removes All Infection And Bacteria From Slatted Sheds

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

• Upgrading Septic Tanks New Percolation Systems Installed

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

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Hudson 14x6 Livestock Trailer

Builders Trailer 8’4”

Tipper Trailer 13x7’6

Cattle Feeding Trailer

6x3ft Tadem

5x3ft Quad

SALES AND SERVICE

All types of Builders, Farm Trailers, Sheep Trailers supplied with full EU Braking systems.

All Trailer Repairs, Brakes, Lights, etc

JANUARY OFFERS

Killygordon, Co. Donegal T: 086-6007833 (No Private Numbers)

O’BRIEN TRACTORS

Bohola, Claremorris, Co. Mayo Tel 094-9384217 Mob: 087-9969455 www.obrientractors.com.

URSUS • LANDINI & McCORMICK SALES • SERVICE • SPARE PARTS

2011 2006 2007 2013 2009 1999 2010 2006 2006 1994 2006 2013 2003 2001 2012 2010 2008

Landini Power Mondial 110 cw Loader McCormick MC115 Landini Vision 105 cw Loader New Holland T5 105 McCormick CMax 105 Ursus 475 Landini Vision 105 Case JX495 Landini Powerfarm 100 P.S. M.F. 390 4WD Zetor cw loader Landini Powerfarm 90 Zetor 6340 Landini Gh1611 90 cw loader New Holland T6030 Case JX 105 cw loader Landini Land Power 135

NEW TRACTORS ALWAYS IN STOCK Finance Arranged

DEAD AND WORN-OUT ANIMALS Contact: Tom Rogers Strokestown, Co. Roscommon SAME DAY COLLECTION SERVICE

071-9634783 / 9633344

Only Licensed Knackers Yard & Service in NorthWest Lowest Prices and Daily Collection Guaranteed

Domonic Frizzell for all your farm and reps fencing.

Barbed sheep and electric wire Digging and Hedging Services available 16 Years Experience

087-6806781 / 071-9186927

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

We are approved for IS 436

John McHale Ltd Sawmill & Timber Merchant

Hazelwood, Sligo • Phone: 071-9143552 / 9145842 Fax: 071-9140355 • Suppliers of Tanalised Timber • Decking Timber • Post & Rail Fencing • Round & Square Posts SPECIALISTS IN KILN DRIED ROOFING TIMBER MANUFACTURERS OF WOODEN PALLETS AND CRATES

Castlerea Co-opertive Livestock Mart Ltd. Thursday weekly: Sale of Bullocks, Heifers, Cows, Calves and Weanlings.

All sales commence at 11am • 3 rings in operation • Yard opens at 8am Please note as of Mon 7th September Bullock Sale will resume on Mondays Forthcoming shows and sales: Thursday 24th September: Weanling Show and Sale other than Belgian Blue.

Monday 28th September: Continental Bullock Show and Sale.

Thursday 1st October: Continental Heifer Show and Sale & Belgian Blue Weanling Show and Sale.

Monday 5th October: AA Bullock Show and Sale.

Thursday 8th October: AA Heifer Show and Sale.

Saturday 17th October: Moyside/Croghan Shorthorn Club Show and Sale.

Extra Weanling Sales will be held on Saturdays for October.

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FARM FENCING

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

Telephone: 094-9620300 • e-mail: info@castlerealivestockmart.com web: www.castlerealivestockmart.com Property Services Providers Licence No: 002249

Nephin Tractors & Machinery Ltd

TRACTORS WANTED ALL TYPES OF TRACTORS & TRACK MACHINES WANTED

TRACTORS: Massey Ferguson, Ford, Fiat, Zetor, John Deere, Ursus etc in any condition, running or not Track Machines: Hitachi, Komatsu, CAT, Sumitomo, etc

Tel: 087-680-6540 BEST WISHES TO ALL INVOLVED WITH BALLINA SALMON FESTIVAL

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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.

THE Best foods for healthy eyes Eat fatty fish at least once a week? The right kinds of fruits and vegetables? Find out how to lower your risk of serious vision loss from advanced age-related macular degeneration.

T

he health benefits of oily fish have been widely reported including reduced risk for heart disease, depression and certain kinds of cancers. Eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids has also long been thought to be good for maintaining eye health.

Now new research from Johns Hopkins University backs up previous studies showing that fatty fish-eaters tend to have lower rates of advanced agerelated macular degeneration (AMD) — a condition where vision becomes increasingly blurry and distorted due to damage to part of retina. This can impair basic daily activities such as reading, driving or even recognizing faces.

While there is no cure for AMD, there are some treatments and lifestyle changes that can help to prevent serious vision loss.

The study, published in the journal Ophthalmology, indicates

that omega-3 fatty acids — found in oily fish such as salmon, albacore tuna and mackerel — may affect the development or progression of AMD. Researchers looked at data from 2,520 adults aged 65 to 84 who underwent eye exams and completed detailed dietary questionnaires. And while they found no clear relationship between participants’ reported fish intake and the risk of AMD, there was a link between higher intake of omega-3-rich fish and the odds of having advanced AMD, the most serious stage of the condition.

In fact, participants who ate one or more servings of such fish on a weekly basis were 60 per cent less likely to have advanced AMD than those who averaged less than a serving per week. However, the relationship between participant’s fish intake and the

risk of AMD — as opposed to advanced AMD — was less clear.

The study took into account known risk factors such as gender, race and smoking habits, which have been previously connected with AMD. (Women face a greater risk of AMD than men, whites are at greater risk than African Americans and smokers face a higher risk than non-smokers.)

“While the current research indicates that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of late AMD in some patients, more research is still necessary,” study leader Bonnielin K. Swenor from Johns Hopkins University told Reuters.

The fact that the study was “cross-sectional” — meaning it analyzed participants at one point in time rather than following them over time – means that its difficult to know for sure if the participants’ reported diet habits preceded the development of the eye disease.

Foods for healthy eyes In addition to fatty fish, there is growing evidence that fresh fruits and dark green, leafy vegetables — foods rich in vitamins C and E, selenium, and carotenoids (including beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin) — may delay or reduce the severity of AMD To reap the most health benefits, select the freshest, most colourful veggies and fruits you can find — think red, dark green, orange or yellow. Some top foods for your peepers include carrots, corn, kiwi, pumpkin, yellow squash, red grapes, tomatoes,

spinach, kale, collard greens and green peas.

Nuts are another source of omega3 fatty acids — and they also contain copper, which it thought to play a role in preventing agerelated eye diseases.

Foods to avoid A high-fat, high-cholesterol diet is not only bad for your heart, but it can lead to fatty plaque deposits in the macular vessels — which can hamper blood flow and increase the risk of AMD. Similar to guidelines for cardiovascular health, experts recommend maintaining a diet low in fat to keep your eyes healthy. Research has also shown that consuming red meat 10 times a week or more puts you at a 47 per cent higher risk for macular degeneration.

Vitamins and supplements A high-dose formulation of antioxidants and zinc can significantly reduce the risk of advanced AMD and its associated vision loss, according to The National Eye Institute’s AgeRelated Eye Disease Study (AREDS). This is often recommended for people with intermediate AMD in one or both eyes.Because there can be harmful side

Westport Foot Clinic We will call to you at your • Home • Hospital • Nursing Home

Appointments by arrangement Mon-Thu 9.30 - 6pm Fri 9.30 - 5pm

Garden/Tone St, Ballina

Tel: 096-72189 / 087-6389500 email: begley.john2@gmail.com

Other preventative measures Experts also recommend making other healthy lifestyle choices to help prevent AMD: • Smoking. If you smoke, quit.

Studies have shown that people who smoke may be 3-4 times more likely to have AMD. • Exercise. Not only can physical activity reduce risk for AMD, but it may also slow progression of the disease.

• Watch your numbers. This includes controlling your weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

• Adequate protection. Protect your eyes and be sure to wear sunglasses, especially in strong sunlight.

• Shoulder and full back massage • Hamstring, Calf and Quad Muscle massage • Diagnosis and Treatment of Sports Injuries • Advice sessions on Injury Preven#on • Sports Injury Rehabilita#on Advice and Treatment • Sports Nutri#on (what and when to eat and drink) • Kinesiology Taping Service • Referrals for X-Rays and Scans etc

Westport, Co. Mayo

Chiropodist: Martin Mc Nally Tel: 087 222 6260

effects, including urinary tract problems, to high-dose supplements, be sure to consult with your doctor before taking supplements. Also keep in mind that some vitamins and supplements can interfere with some prescription medications.

Sports Therapist to Special Olympics

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North West Counselling

Counselling for people with addictions eg. Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling • ALSO COVERS GENERAL COUNSELLING Counsellors are professionally trained • Relapse Programme and are fully accredited or working • One-to-one Counselling towards accreditation.

• Referral system for private clients to White Oaks Rehabilitation Centre For appointments ring: 087-2879707 OR 074-9723822 • Addiction and General counselling available Afternoon, evening and weekend Email: tabourhouse2004@eircom.net Tabor House, Drimark, Donegal Town appointments available

Helping people to recover

ARE YOU OVER WEIGHT? Something special coming up - Safe Herbal Programme.

Paddy and Mena MrDermott looking after your weight for over 14 years. Call: 04866327490 - Herbalife Distributors

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STAINLESS STEEL TWIN WALL FLUE 6 meters €600 ono Tel: 087-9443381

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Pipe & Petroleum Installations Ardagh, Ballina, Co. Mayo Mobile: 086-2647271 • Tel: 096-70528

info@pipeandpump.ie • www.pipeandpump.ie

• Pipe & Pump Installations • Pump Maintenance • Pipe Work • Tanks and tank gauges • Control systems • New and Refurbished Pumps • Civil Works • Refurbish canopies • Fabricate & install bottom loaders

CONLON

Forklift & Commercial

Old Dublin Road, Sligo • T: 087-9632589 • 071-9143586 E: conlonforklifts@gmail.com

SERVICE & REPAIR

24 HR BREAKDOWN SERVICE • Sales & Service Parts Hire • Commercial Vehicle Service & Repair • HGV & LGV • DOE Repairs • Fleet Maintenance

PINE TABLE 5X3 FOOTWITH 6 STRUDY CHAIRS €375 ONO Tel: 087-9443381 2 DARK RED LARGE ITALIAN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS 1 of which is recliner €375 ono Tel: 087-1781479 LARGE MOBILE GAS HEATER €80 Tel: 087-1781479 ALUMINIUM FLAT BED TROLLEY €20 Tel: 087-1781479 BLACK GRANITE HEARTH 3X2 FOOT Tel: 087-1781479 PARTS FOR MF20/35 Diesel tractor.

Tel: 087-1781479 CAST IRON SEATS AND TABLE Call for details and price.

Tel: 087-1781479 OLD HOUSE GATES Tel: 087-1781479 CREAMERY CANS and Old Raleigh bicycles for sale Tel: 087-1781479

OFFICE TABLE FOR SALE made of Beach wood and Aluminium. 48 inches x 24 inches. €100.00 Tel: 086-2102214 Roscommon area SMALL PONY BRIDLE - GOOD CONDITION 10 year old, Boyle CO. Roscommon Tel: 0894139272 SUCK CALVES HEIFERS BREEDS Hereford red / white in colour, shorthorn reds also roans 4-6 weeks old.

Very good quality. Telephone: 087-7134828 TRUCK LORRY LOADS OF QUALITY DRY SCREENED TURF Black hopper turf. Also Seasoned firewood,. Call: 087-1413238 LOADS OF SCREENED TURF AND SEASONED BLOCKED WOOD Call: 087-3831953 HOUSE FOR RENT Mulberry Pk, Ballinode (Close to College and Hospital) Summer months only . Tel: 087-9079078 MF 35 TRACTOR 3 cylinders, completely restored engine, geatbox, lift 100% on the button. lights, brakes, steering perfect, tyres 75%. original condi-

tion. €2495 euro ono Tel: 087-4151430 FORK LIFT DIESEL Perkins engine, 3and 1/2 ton weight, double wheels on the button. Good condition all round, low hours. €2495 ono.

Tel: 087-4151430 2003 RENAULT LAGUNA Good condiiton, very little needed for NCT €500.

Call: 086-2102214 HOLIDAY APARTMENT Spain - Luxury two bedroom ground floor apartment with large communial pool, close to Murcia and Alicante airports. 24 Hours Security.

Perfect for families. Contact: 086-8591954 SUCK CALVES Hereford Heifer calves red / shite. very good quality make super suckler replacements suit bucket feeding or suckling.

Tel: 087-2853594 Crossmolina area SUCK CALVES MIXED BREEDS 3/6 weeks old suitable for bucket feeding or suckling.

Tel: 087-2853594 Crossmolina area

We will assist you in preparing and presenting a claim to your insurance company.

Lighten the burden and let Aurray Assessors work on your behalf.

INITIAL CONSULTATION FREE OF CHARGE

T ED N A W FOR EXPORT

TRUCKS: Daf, Man, Merc, Mitsubishi, Volvo etc TRAILERS: 40ft-45ft Trailers, Curtainsiders, Flatbeds, Tippers & Box Trailers ALL END OF LIFE VEHICLES FOR EXPORT: Cars, Vans, Plant & machinery, Diggers, Forklifts, old Machinery, etc

LOW LOADER & FLAT TRAILER HIRE FULLY LICENSED & INSURED

Contact Charles on 087-9499431

General Hardware, Sliding Door Gear, uPvc Door & Window Fittings, Kitchen & Bedroom accessories Fitting Service Available

BUY ONLINE @ www.silvershardware.com

CLEW BAY LOG HOUSES

3 Bed Log Houses from €25,000 2 Bed Log House €12,000

(Established 1990)

Tel: 094- 9541561/ 087-6797009

Rathedmond Road, Finisklin, Sligo 071-919 2011

Including Fitting, double glazed windows and doors.

Tel: 098-42501 or 086-8478376

Tank & Percolation (P Flanagan) 087-7928131

We provide full ball stop solutions to a range of clubs schools, colleges, soccer , golf, rugby clubs, and all other areas where high netting is required, in retractable or stationary forms.

Along with supporting new net structure we also repair nets to our highest standard where possible.

Telephone: 086-0224141| sales@connachtsportsnets.com www.connachtsportsnets.com

With P's 30 years experience all jobs done to specification on: • Septic Tanks New & Old • Paths & Sewers • Brick & Slab Paving • and all Percolation Systems • Landscaping • Chimney cleaning Covering Sligo, Mayo, Leitrim, Roscommon and Donegal For all enquiries don't hesitate to call P.

087-7928131

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GERRY DAVEY AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTOR BALLYGAWLEY, CO. SLIGO

• Slurry Spreading with Pipe System • Hedge Cutting • Lime Spreading • Also Digger with Saw Head and Digger Hire • All other Agri Needs

Phone: 086-2629984

Fun and Entertainment •FESTIVALS • CORPORATE EVENTS • FAMILY FUN Bouncy Castles, Inflatable Games, Rodeo Bull, Themed Events • Marquee & Party Hire • Wedding parties & Special Events We cover them all! Professional marquees all sizes including flooring, lighting, carpets, tables & chairs, heaters etc. tailored to your requirements.

Phone: 353 (0)96 32042 Mobile: 086-2692630 CASTLEBAR • BALLINA • SLIGO www.toonsandballoons.com info@toonsandbaloons.com

Loftus Guttering Services GARDEN SERVICES

Tree & Shrub Planting General Maintenance Lawns, etc Over 20 years experience

Tel: 085-2820344 Email: colmjmartyn@eircom.net

Facia Soffit Supplied and Fitted

C2 Reg. Killasser, Swinford, Co, Mayo

Covering County Mayo, Sligo & Roscommon

Tel: 087-2387338

Curragh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo • Phone: (094) 950 5016 conloncamping@iolfree.ie • www.conloncamping.com

l l a a G gher l i e N FITTED FURNITURE

Cortoon, Killala, Mayo • Tel: 087-9159479

Quality work - 20 years experience Free Advice and quotation • Custom Made Kitchens • Bedroom units • Sliding Door Wardrobes • Home Office Sitting Room Units Fitted & Free Standing Furniture

Telephone 048-6634-8671

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info@presleyjoinery.com T: 096-30101 F: 096-30738

ALSO

FOR ALL YOUR KITCHEN AND BEDROOM FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS

DRAIN JETTING SERVICE Waste Collection permit no: NWCPO-12-11038-01

Gannon Environmental Services Ltd., Creggs.

For a professional, friendly service and high quality equipment at competitive prices contact Conlon Camping today. We can take care of all your marquee hire and camping equipment needs.

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

SEPTIC TANKS

Contact Maurice on 086-2538169

The leading Marquee hire company in Mayo delivering events throughout the west of Ireland

CALL US FOR A FREE QUOTATION!

Colm Martyn & LANDSCAPING

Conlon Camping Marquee Hire

Bellanaleck Co. Fermanagh

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

Manufacturers of

• Quality Staircases • Bespoke Joinery •Doors • Frames • Windows

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Tom Vesey Precast Concrete IRISH AGRÉMENT BOARD

Aluminium Soffit & Fascia Covering Mayo & West Sligo

BUILDING PRODUCT CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATE No. 96/0072 SR6 1991

• Twin Chamber Septic Tanks • Water Harvesting Tanks • Bio Treatment Tanks • Chimney Caps & Kerbs • Paving slabs & Ballustrades • Readymix Concrete available for collection • Off standard items made to order

Tel 096-45423 or 087-2858333

• • • • • • • •

Grinder Pumps Waste Water Pumps Flower Pots Georgian Columns Fencing & Gate Posts Lintens & Sills Flue Starters Cattle Grids

For Quality And Keenest Prices in Connaught, deliveries to all areas!

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

Mob: 086-605-8838

Email: mike@pmlwindows.com

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

Doocey Metal RECYCLING TURN YOUR SCRAP INTO CASH!

All areas covered • Fully licensed with collection permit • For all enquiries contact: 085-1293864 / 087-6905283 / 097-86805

Shaun’s Fuels

Connaught Drains - For all your environmental needs Other services include: • Drains Cleaned • CCTV Drain Surveys • Grease Trap Emptying • Drain Rehabilitation

1890-904550 • 086-4113905 www.connaughtdrains.ie

EARN UP TO €500 PER WEEK

Working Monday to Friday, 9-5.

Selling advertising space in Sligo Now Magazine No experience necessary but you will need good communication skills / telephone manner.

Telephone Seamus on 085-2498067 or email seamus@sligonow.ie R0815

Specialising in the collection of all types of scrap metal Cars - Vans - Farm Machinery - Industrial Equipment etc

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Septic Tanks Bio-Cycles Emptied

..if so here is the perfect one for you!

IMMEDIATE START

Graffymore, Newport Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo

Visit www.dg-upvcwindows.com

ARE YOU SERIOUS ABOUT LOOKING FOR A JOB?

10X 40KG BAGS OF COAL ONLY €100

R0815

Delivery Service throughtout Donegal town Supplying many shops in local area Friendly and reliable service • Same day delivery Commercial orders catered for

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL: 087-1172372 Donegal “Living Links” provides practical help, info and support to persons bereaved by suicide.

Covering All Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo R0815 Practical Support & Information Concerning: • The Funeral - The Inquest - Entitlements • What to say to Children • How to deal with Neighbours • Help clarify your personal grief • Connect you to other support services in your area • Provide info on Suicide and attempted suicide • Be there, as a Friend, for you.

SUICIDE OUTREACH SUPPORT PERSON IS AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU Contact Donegal “Living Links” Support Co-Ordinator 087-9286007

• Headstones • Flower Vases • Surrounds • Etchings • Plaques & Date Stones • Restoration Drumardagh, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal M: 087- 9875060 • E: info@jhmemorials.com R0815

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Remodels Extensions Maintenance

• Safe Removal of red staining from dash walls without the need for powerwashing or other harsh treatments.

C2 Reg • Insured • 30 years experience

•Remove moss, lichen and algae from walls, patios, decking, concrete and driveways etc.

Building Contractors

• Professionally trained team.

• Prices from €170 for a complete exterior treatment.

Call Eddie McDaid

TELEPHONE: 087-7589202 www.algoclearpro.ie • edwardmcdaid@gmail.com

Tom 0876786275

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

Gilroy Glass Ltd D.G. Blocklaying &

Sub-Contractor

Hazelwood Rd, Sligo

• Manufacturers of double glazed units to trade and retail

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

• Replace your existing double glazed units with energy efficient units

Tile & Bathroom Centre Bathroom wall and floor tiles from €6.99 sq yd Porcelian Floor tiles from €12.95 sq yd 10,000 Sq ft showrooms the bigest in the West of Ireland • Bathroom suites •Tiles •Shower Doors Timber flooring and much more under one roof

Athlone Road, Longford Tel: 043-3345721 & Golf Links Road, Roscommon Tel: 090-6637620

GREEN REFLECTIONS IRELAND

Commercial, Domestic, Carpet & kitchen cleaning Deep cleaning of industrial kitchens including ducting and canopies.

Deep cleaning of ball pits and indoor childrens play areas.

Wood floor maintenance including resanding and varnishing.

Carpet cleaning.

Hard floor, tiles and lino steamed cleaned and polished.

Specialist cleaning of rugs and suites of furniture ( fabric or leather).

Full House Cleaning 1100 Sq/Ft Home €325 1500Sq/Ft Home €475 1300 Sq/Ft Home €400 1800 Sq/Ft Home €550 Special Discount Of 10% On All Of The Above Prices

Call me Philip Kelly on 087 6070090 email:greenreflectionsireland@gmail.com www.greenreflectionsireland.com

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

North West Windows MAKERS, SUPPLIERS Prop. Kevin Burns & FITTERS Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh

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

Suppliers & Installers of uPVC Windows & Doors

THE MAN WITH A VAN

White, Wood Grain and Light Oak Finish All Windows Internally Glazed

R0815

• 1st and 2nd Fix • Kitchens • Flooring • Roofing • Decking • Wardrobes • A!c Conversions

Tel: 087-2443903 After 6pm Tel: 048-66386525

MACE MIDDLE, CLAREMORRIS.

www.mcganns.com A full listing of products and rates are available on request

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

TELEPHONE: 094-9388208 MOBILE: 087-2503184 C2 Registered & Fully Insured

For all your carpentry needs at keen rates

HOUSE SERVICES & SEPTIC TANKS

• Office and Home Removals (Nationwide and UK) • Cand and Driver for Hire • All types of Business Deliveries & Collections • All jobs done Day or Nights, 7 Days a week • All items carried, fully insured • Reasonable rates

Contact Paddy on 086-3936122 or email: doherty.paddy@ymail.com

• Drainage • Footpaths • Brick Paving & Kerbing • Ra! Founda"ons • Plant Hire

3 Ton Dumper / Digger & Roller For Hire

JOHN HASTINGS: 087-2416533

Complete Chimney Care and Repair

Modern Chimney Cleaning Stoves, Ranges, Open Fires Chimney Fire Repair, Rebuild, Reline Camera Inspection Fully Insured 25 Year Guarantee All Counties Covered North and South Contact John: 087-6257243

Roofing Contractors & Asbestos Specialists Cortoonmore, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon • Prop. Seamus Duffy Tel: 094-9880269 • Mob: 086-6095982

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BUILDING

CHIMNEYS

SKIP HIRE Septic Tank Emptying

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS FREEFONE: 1800 200 510

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

Frank Gallagher, O’Connell Street, Ballymote, Co. Sligo

Oil Kits Supplied and Fitted, Stoves and Ranges Fitted

We also fit Tanks, Percolation Areas, Polishing filters, Pumps etc

Declan 087-9974893

Tel: 071-9197777 / 087-2311754 Waste Permit No. wwcpo-12-11041

PATRICK MAXWELL

LG GLASS

& GLAZING

Westport Road, Castlebar

Tel: 094-9022000 www.lg-glass.ie

Painting & Decorating Contractor • Domestic, Commercial & Industrial • Wallpaper hanging • Power Washing • Interior & exterior walls • Woodwork

Achonry, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo Tel: 071-9184296 • Mobile: 087-2360368

Thermal Imaging Smoke Testing Draught Testing Problem Solving CCTV Chimney Inspections

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

Domestic & Commercial Roofing Waldron Roofing & Cladding are an established roofing & cladding company based in Co. Roscommon and providing roofing and cladding, as well as a range of related roofing services including guttering, cladding, soffits, fascias and drains.

• New roofs • Re-roofing & re-lining • Gutters & valleys • Tile & slate effect sheeting • Asbestos removal & disposal We provide a reliable & professional service covering all counties of Ireland.

Call for a FREE QUOTE: 094-9860787 087-2565015 • www.waldronroofing.ie

BUILDING

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

Aluminium & PVC Repairs To windows, doors and patio doors

Expert patio door repairs!

• Rollers • Tracks • Hinges • Door Realignment • Locks • Multilocking systems etc Over 20 years experience servicing Irish windows and doors. Fully insured GLASS PARTS ETC REPLACED Brendan Gormley: 071-9183860 / 087-2562669 GARDENING AND SHEDS

East Brothers GARDEN MACHINERY

www.fuchsialandscapes.com

• Garden Design • Remodelling & Landscaping • Maintenance Contracts • Domestic & Commercial • Tree Surgery & more Fetac & NPTC Certified Fully Insured

Tel: 087-7590677 • Mayo: 094-9014053 Galway 091-423740 • Meath 045-810096

WHEELIE BIN SERVICE SKIP HIRE (All Sizes)

• Petrol Chainsaws for Property Maintenance • Chainsaws for Agriculture & Horticulture • Electric / Cordless Chainsaws

BOYLE, CO. ROSCOMMON Tel/Fax: 071-9662710 Mobile: 086-2427554

096-32500 www.loftusrecycling.com

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

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INTERIOR AND UPHOLSTERY

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

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

SPECIAL OFFERS

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!

Bar, Hotels Private Houses All Upholstery undertaken Huge Selection of fabrics Contact: 086-8361070 or 071-9622700

Contact: Ray Lynch Corlis, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Clare Office " Contact Eugene at the Indoor Market " 085"2188506 Phone: 086"8943034 or 094"9621938 AGENTS REQUIRED

All types of work undertaken Fully insured for all dangerous tree removal Tracked Wood Chipper for hire TRacked Cherry Picker and Dumpers available

Tel: 086-8042607 or 074-9362646

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DEVANEY The complete plumbing & heating Service.

Tel: 071 9168046 Mob: 087 2903690

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

Ballymagan, Buncrana, Co Donegal

GERARD

Your Advert Here!

Northern Tree Service

PLUMBING AND HEATING

The Biggest & Best Value Fireplace Showrooms in Ireland

Save €€€s by calling to us

086 731 2801

Fireplaces • Stoves • Gas • Oil• Solid Fuel • Electric • Granite Worktop Specialists

RIGHT PRICE FIREPLACES & STOVES

Sligo Road, Enniskillen. Phone: 048 66 326 327 Kiltimagh, Co.Mayo

€200 SCRAPPAGE SCHEME

• Heating Control Upgrades • Boiler Service & Installation • Solar Panels

Full Plumbing & Heating Services Available

OUR PRICES WILL NOT BE BEATEN!

National Guild Of Master Craftsmen

Effrinagh Village, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim Tel: 071-9623345 / 086-6073181

TERRYS STOVES www.terrysstoves.com

• Free Survey available • Solid Fuel Stoves • Gas Fires

people with energy

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

Buy Once! Buy Right!

Phone: 087‐2066910 or 071‐9197925

SCRAP METAL

Mobile: 086-2380126 Phone: 094 9382459 info@ecoheating.ie www.ecoheating.ie

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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

M.D.S

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

Bonniconlon Road, Ballina Sep!c Tank Upgrading

• Pre Cast Sep!c Tanks / Supplied & Fi"ed • Wastewater Treatment Systems • Ter!ary Treatment for Enhanced Treatment Levels EN Cer!fied • 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 • Agent for Bord Na Móna / Anua Environmentals • 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

Contact Michael 087-276-7003 / 096-70224 Email: Michaelegan1@eircom.net

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

Builders Rubble

WANTED

NEEDED TO MAKE ROADING INTO FIELD Collooney / Ballisodare Area

Tel: 085-2498067

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