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Welcome Readers! We have another packed issue for you to enjoy. Find out what's happening in Erris over Halloween. As usual there's something for everyone. As the Autumn progresses we are bracing ourselves for the long winter nights. Not long now until we have our big holiday season of the year. But we won't mention the 'C' word just yet!Thanks to the Belmullet Festival Committee for awarding the Erris Eye the Best Dressed Business on Heritage Day 2013. We have displayed our trophy with pride! Well done to Lorraine for dressing up in the vintage frock and bonnet. You may have seen us at the recent Erris Connections event in Aras Inis Gluaire where we displayed the front cover of all the issues to date. We met several people who told us they are collecting the Erris Eye issues and compliemented us on the front page photos. We are on the look out for photos for our front cover. So if you have any photos that you would like to see on the front cover of the Erris Eye, send them to [email protected] or drop in to T&T Clothing on the Square, Belmullet. Again, just to remind you if you would like to send us a written piece or let us know what's happening in your part of Erris please get in touch. Or if you are abroad and have a story that you would like to share with people at home, give us a call or email.

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Áras Inis Gluaire – Community Services The Men’s Community Initiative are currently rolling out their autumn activities. ‘Art in the Afternoon’ has

resumed on Mondays from 2pm to 4pm. An opportunity for men over 55 to come along and paint or draw in a relaxed environment with others who share their interest. The Croí Weight Management Programme is continuing every Thursday from 7pm to 8pm. The Men on the Move are also back in action and will meet every Monday evening with Michelle! Our Basic Computer Classes will begin in the coming weeks. If you want to know how to find your way around the internet, send emails and use online services, then why not sign up and give it a go? For information on any of the above or to book a place, please contact Lorraine on 097 81079. The Erris Care & Repair Service is a free and confidential service provided in conjunction with Age Action Ireland to anybody over 60 and living in Erris. We offer a minor odd jobs service around the home and garden for those no longer able to do these jobs themselves. If you or somebody you know would like to find out more or avail of this service, please contact us on 097 81079.UPCOMING EVENTS AT ÁRAS INIS GLUAIRE (ERRIS ARTS CENTRE) PAT SHORTT coming to Belmullet for the first time. Áras Inis Gluaire welcomes the hilarious PAT SHORTT in I AM THE BAND on Friday 7th February 2014. EARLY BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tel: 097 81079 MARKETING IN A DIGITAL WORLD at Áras Inis Gluaire. Erris is leading the way by bringing businesses and jobseekers together through a new initiative which aims to provide job seekers with digital marketing skills while assisting businesses develop their online potential. This is a nine week training course starting on 17th October and will run one day a week until the 12th December. The course is free of charge to Job Seekers and for further details or to register contact Anne at Mayo North East on 097-9731573 FOLK THE RECESSION at Áras Inis Gluaire (Erris Arts Centre) on Friday 25th October @8pm. With Eleanor Shanley, Frankie Lane, Paul Kelly, Brendan Begley. Music, story and song from four of Irelands top folk acts with a wonderful selection of songs combined with their own arrangements of great traditional tunes in a feast of folk music Enquiries to 097-81079 REDMONDS SCHOOL OF DANCE every Tuesday at 3.30pm in Áras Inis Gluaire TALES OUTSIDE MY HEAD An exhibition of works by Margaret Tuffy on display in Áras Inis Gluaire until 28th October. SINGING CLASSES at Áras Inis Gluaire on Saturday’s 2pm – 5pm All ages welcome with the view to a Junior Choir and Adult Choir. Private lessons are also available during this time Contact 81079 for more details CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES every Monday evening 7.30pm – 9.00pm in Áras Inis Gluaire. Enquiries to 09781079

Deborah MC Andrew, JCI Mayo President says, “We hope local ladies will get involved and show their support for their female counterparts around the world. There are thousands of unwanted bras that women have outgrown or got bored of, and we want to put them to good use.” She adds, “By donating old bras, people can help communities across the world in many practical ways and know that after the important support the bra has given them, it can go on to help someone else.” The ‘Bra Bank’ scheme is run by the Flamingo Foundation and each year around 20,000 bras are distributed. This includes to a community of ladies in Kisumu, Kenya – many of who are widowed having lost their husbands to HIV. Most work the land and care for their families without any physical support, so owning their own bra, or having the opportunity to set up a market stall using the bras as stock, is extremely welcome.Monica Keale explains, “The bras have given me the chance to stand on my own two feet. I have started my business and it helps me feed my family. The bras sell very well.”Rehema Keino “It’s so nice to think of another woman thousands of miles away supporting me!” JCI will be

collecting bras from 26th Sept – 28th Nov. Venus Beauty Clinic Belmullet 097 20923

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"NORTH WEST SPCA Erris Branch. Hi folks, last april we were delighted to have a vet come to Belmullet every Monday and Thursday between the hours of 11.30 am and 2.30 pm. He has set up within the pet shop on American Street. Unfortunately, the pet shop closed down and moved on a few weeks ago, but Conal Finnerty of Skeldale veterinary clinic is still there, and you can reach him on 087 918 5350. He is a welcome service to the Erris area, and we, the Erris branch of North West SPCA use his services on a weekly basis. Skeldale also supply doses, and other medical products for cattle and sheep at very competitive prices. If you need help or advice with your pets, dogs cats or any animal, just give Conal a ring. Our aim is to rescue stray dogs and cats and unwanted pets, and we will do our best to help anyone who needs it. All enquiries can be made to 085 166 7171. We will return callls as soon as possible. Spaying and neutering is the best way to try and solve the problem of so many strays. Remember if we can help we will, but we must be told, and we emphasise, we are just volunteers. We don't get wages or expenses, and most of us are only able to help outside of our working hours. We are always on the lookout for anyone willing to volunteer and donations would be greatly appreciated, as the money goes to help local animals and pay the vets bill."

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Belmullet Festival Winnings from Heritage Day 2013 *Best Business Display. O’Nallains Fishing Tackle shop. *Best Dressed Family. Togher Family Dernameel *Best Dressed Girls. Melanie Danielle & Annalee Nallen Shanahee *Best Dressed Children. Corduff Children Muing Rd. Belmullet *Best Dressed Business Display. Erris Eye and Staff Thanks everyone who participated in our annual Heritage Day. Locals and visitors are welcome to visit our facebook page & our website. We are constantly looking for assistance to run next year’s festival. Come along to the A. G.M and get involved 8pm, 18th October, Western Strands Hotel. Michael Doran 0867376998

Seirbhisí Cúram Chill Chomáin Teo-Teach Greannaí Ros Dumhach, Beal An Atha, Co. Mhaigheo 09788935 On Monday evenings we have Unislim with Maureen @ 6.45. Its never to late to get started on this wonderful healthy eating programme. With advice and encouragement and lots of helpful information you could be a healthier and slimmer you for the Christmas party season. Tuesday afternon our Seniors gather for activities, demonstrations and exercise. Call 88935 for transportation - Fáilte Roimh Cách! Teach Greannai is open for breakfast, lunch and snacks from 09.00-4.00 Monday to Friday, Saturday 10.30-2.30. We also deliver Meals on Wheels to the Cill Chomain area. Teach Greannai Diner/Takeaway is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 7.30-10.30. please phone 087 3383349 for orders.

We have an exciting schedule of classes again for Autumn and Winter 2013, Computer Classes for Children and Adults from beginners to improvers, Woodturning for all ages from 9 to 90, Craft classes and workshops, knitting, paper craft, up-cycling. Comhrá Gaeilge - conversational Irish for beginners. Also we have some more active pursuits such as Zumba and Social Dancing with Brian. Please contact the centre to enroll. Telephone 097 88935, email [email protected] or private message us on Facebook! Details and dates will follow in next weeks edition.

Erris Chamber of Commerce Super Bingo Bank Holiday Monday. We are holding a Super Bingo on Easter Monday next the 28th October in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel at 8 o clock. We would like to thank everyone who supported our Bingo last August where we paid out a total of 5,000 Euros. The winners of the free books for our next Bingo are Amy Connor Carn Rock [Childs book] and Treasa Murray Stripe. The books will remain at 20 Euro for a double book and 15 Euro for the single book and the Jackpot game will remain at a minimum of 1000 Euro. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

AGM of Erris Agricultural Show Friday 1st November, 9pm, Broadhaven Bay Hotel.

Craft Fair in the Tourist Office, Main Street, Belmullet on the last Friday of every month. From 10am to 3.30pm. All local handmade crafts. Ideal Christmas gifts!

ASIST A two day ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) course, organised by Iorras Le Cheile and HSE Suicide Prevention Department will be held in Belmullet on (Wednesday and Thursday) 6th and 7th November. This first aid for

suicide course is particularly aimed at people who work with or have contact with people who may present with suicidal behaviour. This includes publicans, priests, care workers, guards, parents and those working with voluntary groups and organisations. Demand for places on this course always exceeds the number of places available. Telephone Rose Conway-Walsh, Iorras Le Cheile on 097 20828 or call into the office on Main Street Belmullet for a registration form.

“WALK THIS WAY” WITH CUFFE’S CENTRA, BELMULLET CHARITY WALK FOR IRISH CANCER SOCIETY ON 20TH OCTOBER AT 2.30 MEETING AT ARAS INIS GLUAIRE €10 ALL PROCEEDS GO TO IRISH CANCER SOCIETY CALL IN TO REGISTER OR REGISTER ON THE DAY [email protected]

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Karate ClassesThere will be registration for children aged 7+ for beginners karate class on Saturday morning the 19th of October from 11:00 - 11:30 in Slainte Mhaith Glencastle. Also there are a limited number of places available for adult beginners karate and self defence class on a Monday evening, contact 0860732695 for further info.

Bangor Hibs 7 a side Astroturf for hire contact 083-4107815 and also the club have a full size championship snooker table also available for hire at the same number.

TEAM HOPE CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX APPEALIt is time once again for the Christmas shoebox appeal. For those who have never heard of it and would like to know. It is an opportunity to give a present for Christmas, in the way of a little shoebox full of gifts, to a child in another country.Children who are living on the margins of society, victims of war, disease or poverty, in some of the worlds most underdeveloped countries. For families living on less than 1 a day. Christmas is just like any other day, with not much hope for tomorrow.When you send a Team Hope Christmas Shoebox, you bring a little hope, some of Gods love and a lot of joy, smiles and laughter. It wont change everything, but it will do far more than we could ever imagine, by sharing Christmas with children who have never experienced anything like it before! If the local leader requests it, after the children receive their shoeboxes, Team Hope also gives a Christmas card explaining where their box has come from, they tell them about Ireland and the significance of the Christmas message (this can be read on the Team Hope website).For those who would like to take part, get a shoe box and wrap it in Christmas paper (wrap the lid separately). Choose whether youd like a boy or a girl to receive your box and what age. There are 3 age groups 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14years old. 10-14 boys boxes are always in short supply.Fill your box with gifts. You can enclose items like pens, pencils copybooks, colouring pencils and colouring books, erasers and sharpeners.Hygiene items - toothbrush and paste, soap, facecloth, hair brush or comb.Small clothing items like a hat, scarf, gloves, socks, underwear, or a t shirtA treat - toys, sunglasses, a game, small Irish gift, a photo of yourself, sweets (must be in date boiled sweets are best as chocolate may melt if it is going to a hot country), small musical instrument, a doll or cuddly toy, a car, skipping rope, or yo-yo.Please do not include any liquids as they can spill, anything breakable, scary things like haloween stuff, war related items (many of those children may be displaced due to war), books with words.To enable your box to be delivered, please enclose 4 for each box, put it into the enclosed envelope which is part of the shoe box leaflet. Place the envelope on top of the gifts in the box. Close your box with an elastic band, please do not seal it with tape, as it will be checked before it is sent. Finally stick the boy/girl sticker to the top of your box remembering to mark the appropriate age group, (the sticker is part of the leaflet).For the local drop off point for your box, or for a leaflet or further information please contact Agnes Togher at (097) 82319 or 0873252015.By participating in this project you could make a child very happy this Christmas.

Halloween TraditionsBlind Date: Blindfolded local girls would go out into the fields and pull up the first cabbage they could find. If their cabbage had a

substantial amount of earth attached to the roots then there future loved one would have money. Eating the cabbage would reveal the nature of their future husband - bitter or sweet! Another way of finding your future spouse is to peel an apple in one go. If done successfully the single apple peel could be dropped on the floor to reveal the initials of the future-intended. Anti-Fairy Measures: Fairies and goblins try to collect as many souls as they can at Halloween but if they met a person who threw the dust from under their feet at the Fairy then they would be obliged to release any souls that they held captive. Holy water was sometimes anointed on farm animals to keep them safe during the night. If the animals were showing signs of ill health on All Hallows Eve then they would be spat on to try to ward off any evil spirits.

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A presentation was made to Jacqui Lynch, St. Brendan's College, Belmullet by Mrs. Sabina Munnelly(School Principal) and Mr. Michael Walshe (Deputy Principal) to recognise her achievement in achieving a World Title Bronze Medal in Boxing.

Transition year students from St.Brendan's College, Belmullet enjoying a recent trip to Killary Adventure Centre.

Transition year class 2103, St. Brendan's College, Belmullet pictured with Miss. Muldoon (Co-ordinator -Acting), Mr. Walshe (Deputy Principal) and Mrs. Munnelly (School Principal).

IWA Fundraiser The Ruddy Family, Muingmore are organising a fundraiser for the Erris Branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association. This will take place in Seamus

Moore’s Pub Conway’s 3, Edgware London on Friday 8th &

Saturday 9thNovember. Music by Martin Ruddy and Two Sound Men, anyone interested give Rosaleen a call for more information on 087 057 1393.

Trad for Trocaire A 'Trad for Trocaire' session will be held in Una's, Blacksod, on Thursday night, October, 17th, at 9pm. All musicians, singers and dancers welcome. Raffle on the night. Come out and enjoy a great night of traditional music, while supporting 'Trocaire'.



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What Cara Iorrais OffersA drop in service; just call and visit us and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat.Monthly support meetings for men and women with a cancer diagnosis (men meet the first Wednesday evening of each month, and the women meet the first Tuesday of each month).*Complimentary therapies; massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, yoga, mindfulness etc.*Art and crafts *Beauty treatments for ladies *Breast prosthesis and garment fittings*Health awareness seminars*Professional counselling on a one to one basis in a private and comfortable environment*A wide range of information booklets*Additional activities on-going throughout the year so why not call in and see what interests you.All services are free of charge

Cara Iorrais Belmullet/Erris Cancer Support ServicesThe new opening times are:

Monday to Friday 10.45 am - 2.30pm

Do you know someone who may benefit from our services or are you lonely and would like to get out of the house for a few hours?

You can call Rose at the Irish Wheelchair Association on 097 81728 and discuss your options. We are still collecting cash for clothes, so if you are doing a clear out please drop your unwanted clothes, shoes bags to the IWA centre Logmore.

St. Brendan's College U-19 Basketball team pictured with Damian Lavelle,, Lavelles Pharmacy, Belmullet who sponsored team kits. Also pictured is Miss Carolan (Coach).

Sat 26th 10pm Heats for Jiving Waltzing Foxtrot competitions

Music by Impulse Followed by Disco Sunday 27th 10pm Music by John Hogan and his Band

Finals of Dancing competitions Followed by disco

Free admission on both nights Prize fund/dancing competitions €1050

More information contact Jay Heneghan on 0857449204Raffle on both nights proceeds to Cara Iorrais

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Stephen Heneghan on 086 8778729 or Kim Bradley 087 9318357

Participants of the recently held Blacksod Point Challenge triathlon. The teams, Dr. Francis Finnucane consultant Endocrinologist. Noreen McHale CNS Diabetes. Dr. Robert Symth SPR Diabetes. Aine Cunningham CNS Diabetes. Dr. Esther O'Sullivan consultant Endocrinologist. They raised €1300 for Diabetes Care West charity fund as part of a series of up-coming fundraising events for this worthy cause. Well done to participants and supporters involved from Galway University Hospital Group.



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IRISH HALLOWEEN TRADITIONS The Celts celebrated Halloween as Samhain, 'All Hallowtide' - the 'Feast of the Dead', when the dead revisited the mortal world. The celebration marked the end of Summer and the start of the Winter months.

During the eighth century the Catholic Church designated the first day of November as 'All Saints Day ('All Hallows') - a day of commemoration for those Saints that did not have a specific day of remembrance. The night before was known as 'All Hallows Eve' which, over time, became known as Halloween.

Here are the most notable Irish Halloween Traditions: Colcannon for Dinner: Boiled Potato, Curly Kale (a cabbage) and raw Onions are provided as the traditional Irish Halloween dinner. Clean coins are wrapped in baking paper and placed in the potato for children to find and keep. The Barnbrack Cake: The traditional Halloween cake in Ireland is the barnbrack which is a fruit bread. Each member of the family gets a slice. Great interest is taken in the outcome as there is a piece of rag, a coin and a ring in each cake. If you get the rag then your financial future is doubtful. If you get the coin then you can look forward to a prosperous year. Getting the ring is a

sure sign of impending romance or continued happiness. The Ivy Leaf: Each member of the family places a perfect ivy leaf into a cup of water and it is then left undisturbed overnight. If, in the morning, a leaf is still perfect and has not

developed any spots then the person who placed the leaf in the cup can be sure of 12 months health until the following Halloween. If not..... The Pumpkin: Carving Pumpkins dates back to the eighteenth century and to an Irish blacksmith named Jack who colluded with the Devil and was denied entry to Heaven. He was condemned to wander the earth but asked the Devil for some light. He was given a burning coal ember which he placed inside a turnip that he had gouged out. The tradition of Jack O'Lanterns was born - the bearer being the wandering blacksmith - a damned soul. Villagers in Ireland hoped that the lantern in their window would keep the wanderer away. When the Irish emigrated in millions to America there was not a great supply of turnips so pumpkins were used instead. Halloween Costumes: On Halloween night children would dress up in scary costumes and go house to house. 'Help the Halloween Party' and 'Trick or Treat' were the cries to be heard at each door. This tradition of wearing costumes also dates back to Celtic times. On the special night when the living and the dead were at their closest the Celtic Druids would dress up in elaborate costumes to disguise themselves as spirits and devils in case they encountered other devils and spirits during the night. By disguising they hoped that they would be able to avoid being carried away at the end of the night. This explains why witches, goblins and ghosts remain the most popular choices for the costumes. Snap Apple: After the visits to the neighbours the Halloween games begin, the most popular of which is Snap Apple. An apple is suspended from a string and children are blindfolded. The first child to get a decent bite of the apple gets to keep their prize. The same game can be played by placing apples in a basin of water and trying to get a grip on the apple without too much mess! The Bonfire: The Halloween bonfire is a tradition to encourage dreams of who your future husband or wife is going to be. The idea was to drop a cutting of your hair into the burning embers and then dream of you future loved one. Halloween was one of the Celt 'fire' celebrations.

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Don't dismiss that one pound weight loss every week. Fourteen of them add up to one stone. Only 10 weeks until Christmas and you could be almost a stone lighter by losing that simple pound! One of them a week for one year would amount up to 3st 7lb.So don't delay any longer get to your Unislim class this week. We had a loss of 11st 11lb in our class last week so all those pounds do

count! Contact Maureen on 086 3132340 Class over Co-Op Wednesday 6.45 pm.

Spot the Turnstones!Can you see the turnstones? The turnstone is a bird that is often found along our rocky shoreline at Shore Road, Belmullet. They are mainly winter visitors and they are about the same size as starlings. Due to their appearance - dark brown upperparts, white underside and black breast crescent - they are very difficult to see amongst seaweed and rocks! But you will often hear them turning over the stones with their beaks. They usually occur in small flocks, moving with their heads down, constantly flicking over seaweed fronds, pebbles and beach debris, in search of sand hoppers and other invertebrates. Can you spot them in this photo taken on Shore Road? (There are two of them in this photo, but there are usually a lot more of them together.) see page 2 for answer,

Litter League Latest NewsBelmullet did not, unfortunately, reach the semi-final stage of the Mayo Co. Co. Litter Action League this year. We were in the league since April, and other towns in our category were: Crossmolina, Ballyhaunis, Newport, Foxford, Ballinrobe, Kiltimagh and Charlestown. Overall, we partook in seven matches – we won two of them and we lost five. It is unfortunate, but in relation to our Bin Your Butt campaign, there appears to be good news: in April’s judging, the amount of litter that contained cigarette butts was 83%; in May it was 64%; in June it was 75%; in July – 70%; in August – 73%; in the first half of September – 50%; and in the second half of September – 26%. It looks like cigarette-related litter may very well be decreasing! Or perhaps less people have been smoking outside, as the weather gets colder? Who knows? We hope it’s the former rather than the latter! Did you know that Belmullet won the Litter Action League in 2004 and 2005? Let’s aspire to do well in the next Litter Action League. Perhaps 2014 will be our year – if Mayo can aim for Sam again, surely we can do our best too!

Fairday in Belmullet May 1964, the pictures were kindly donated by Mr Kevin Grealis, Dooniver Achill. Kevin also recalls the camera was a Kodak 127.If you have any photos from the past and would like them published please email or call in to see us.

Belmullet Golf Club Results13th October 2013

1st: Brendan Cafferkey 44pts (3 under, gross)2nd: Vincent Hanley 40pts (B. 9)

3rd: Sean McAndrew 40ptsF. 9: Vivian Healy 23ptsB. 9: Donal Shine 21pts


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Come along to the launch of Ann Marie Healy's book "Be Yourself". An insight into her life, coming to terms with and living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. This Book was written to inspire people, to prove that no matter what life throws at them they can still have a happy and enjoyable life. Music on the night will be by "Impulse" . Refreshments will be served... Please come along for a great night.

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Weather or Not! On a wet Friday evening, the 3 yard Slane Turf Cutting Competition took place in Kennedy’s bog, Seanvagroomeen at 5 o’clock. David Lennon had arrived the evening before to take the scraw off the bog in preparation. It was lashing rain and miserable. It seemed that all the work preparing for the 20th Anniversary of Crinnish Challenge weekend would be ruined by the bad weather. There was debate as to whether or not the turf cutting should be postponed to Sunday, but there was 2 GAA matches on Sunday and so Michael Gallagher, determined that the evening would not pass without some turf being cut hopped out of the jeep, grabbed his slane and went to work. A slane is a spade shaped to allow a sod of turf to be cut. Not that long ago all turf would have been cut by hand; nowadays very few people cut their turf with a slane although there are a few around Erris that still do it this way. The judges Peter Carey and Noel McLoughlin Sr. were in situ and a number of spectators stayed to watch this old skill in practice. Photographer Pete

Dexter captured the sods being flung over Michael’s shoulder. Judges would be looking for a clean, nicely shaped sod of turf, they would be inspecting the bog as to the condition it is left in as well. Michael Gallagher was named the champion slane turf cutter for 2013.

Be Safe…Be Secure…. The Importance of Life Cover In today’s challenging times being financially prepared for what’s around the corner is more important than ever before. Most of us know that we need to protect ourselves and our families against the financial hardship that could be caused due to an illness or death in a family. The main purpose of financial protection is to make sure that if a misfortune like an accident or illness happens in your family, you won't have any money problems. Basically, all protection policies are designed to replace lost income and provide a money benefit when it is needed most. This is most important when a death occurs in a family. It is good to know that your family won’t have to worry about money issues as well as deal with the stress and heartache that a death brings to a family. “We want to provide our clients with the best options available in the market at any time” says Tom Connolly, director. “Most of us shop around for the best deal on our house and car insurance, but don’t realise we can shop around for the best life or serious illness quotation also”. Established in 2003, M&C Financial Services have gone from strength to strength, offering a wide range of services, including Life Assurance, Pensions, Savings, Investments as well as all types of Insurance. The cost of Life cover has fallen over the last few years, so you may find that you are currently paying too much for your current cover. Perhaps your mortgage has reduced significantly which means your mortgage protection policy could also be reduced or you may have given up smoking and therefore may now qualify for non smoker rates………so instead of simply accepting the renewal quote from your existing insurer, we can show you ways of saving on your premiums. Hence it is advisable to shop around for life cover and to review your existing policies on a regular basis. If you already have cover and want to know if you are paying too much, then it’s easy to switch and save, just give us a call today for a quotation on 094-9020677. Morcon Financial Services Limited T/A M&C Financial Services is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

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Céad Míle Fáilte i Maigh Eo Mayo is set to extend a Céad Míle Fáilte to members of Gaeltacht Thuaisceart an Oileáin Úir – The North American Gaeltacht. Organised to mark the Gathering and Bliain na Gaeilge, almost 30 American and Canadian Gaeilgeoirs will arrive on October 20th for an action packed five days, filled with with language, music and dance workshops, as well as offering them a chance to soak up the phenomonal scenery Mayo has to offer. Tóstal Mhaigh Eo is organised by Conradh na Gaeilge and Comhaltas Mhaigh Eo in conjunction with Mayo County Council. The Tóstal will take them from Tuar Mhic Éadaigh to Achill Island, and from Ceathrú Thaidhg to Eachléim. They will receive a Civic Reception from Mayo County Council, followed by a big night of entertainment in the Welcome Inn, Castlebar on Thurs, 24th Oct. The Gathering will commence in Halla Thuar Mhic Éadaigh on Sun, 20th Oct at 4.00 p. m with an Éigse Drámaíochta with Aisteoirí Chorr na Móna and Máirtín Mac Donnacha. Aindrias de Staic agus Na Latchikos will present “Fear Feasa Mhoogaga”, a new show about a reclusive ceolán whose music helps his local club break the curse and win the cup at 8.00 p. m in Máire Luke’s, followed by music and song with Ceol na Locha. The following morning there will be a guided tour of Drimbawn House Gardens after which the visitors will set out for Achill. Óstán Gielty is the venue that night for music, song, dance, and storytelling featuring Scoil Acla. Tues, 22nd Oct will see muintir Cheanada partake in a workshop on Achill Irish facilitated by Seán Mhaidhcí Ó Gallachóir. After the workshop Seán will take them on a tour of the Deserted Village, at the foot of Sliabh Mór which was abandoned in the 19th Century. This will be followed by a visit to Ballycroy National Park. The day’s events will conclude with a session of music, song and dance featuring the cream of Erris talent in Teach Chonghóile, Ceathrú na gCloch. Eachléim, on the Mullet peninsula, takes centre stage on Wednesday, 23rd Oct. There will be a visit to Turas Siar, An Chartúr, followed by a visit to Ionad Deirbhile and a guided tour of Deirbhile’s Loop. Clann Lir Comhaltas Branch will provide the entertainment that night at 7.00 p. m, in Teach Úna in Blacksod. Uinsíonn Mac Graith will deliver a presentation and guided walk focussing on the placenamesof Dún Chaocháin on Thursday morning. Mayo County Council will host a Civic Reception in Áras an Chontae in Castlebar that evening in honour of the North American Gaeltacht. The day’s events will conclude with an evening of music, song and dance featuring some of Mayo’s finest artists. Guest of Honour for the evening will be Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú, Ard-Stiúrthóir, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. The Gathering will conclude on Friday, 25th Oct with a visit to the national Museum of Ireland in Turlough and then on to Ballina to visit the Jackie Clarke Museum which boasts over 100,000 items spanning 400 yrs of Irish History including the Douglas Hyde Collection. All of the events are open to the public and everybody is invited to come along and join Tóstal Mhaigh Eo. There is no charge for any of the events. This is an opportunity for those with the cúpla focal, or no Gaeilge at all, to come along and join the fun. Conradh na Gaeilge and the Mayo branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, in conjunction with Mayo County Council, are leaving no sod unturned in an effort to ensure that Tóstal Mhaigh Eo will be an unforgettable event.


Come along and have fun learning to sing.Junior choir at 2pm - €5Adult choir at 3pm - €7Singing has a great reputation these days - it's good for ~ breathing, posture, speech, confidence and even your heart and well being! And besides it's loads of fun!There will be 8 lessons minimum starting with 5th, 12th and 19th of October then all the Saturdays in November and a Performance in December of - Christmas Music Round the Tree.Hopefully there will be more performances so come along - commit to all the sessions and enjoy learning a new skill and showing off your talents.For those of you who already love to sing and who wish to learn more - there are a limited number of spaces for individual lessons, tailored to your needs and interests. These are one to one lessons for €13. But some of the slots are already filled - so get in touch soon if you want to take advantage of this opportunity to prep for Junior or Leaving Cert or audition for that musical society or further your singing career.Margaret Probyn Fish 087 212 6985Admin Ballycroy Community Council LtdC/O Ballycroy Community Centre BallycroyWestport, Co Mayo

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Language & Culture

Business DirectorySolicitors

Michael G Bohan & Co Solicitors

No 6 Church St, BelmulletNo 7 Teeling St, Ballina

096 78000/ 79699email [email protected]

Bourke Carrigg & Loftus Solicitors

Rear of Lavelles PharmacyBelmullet

096 21455/086 028 6000 [email protected]

GenealogyGaol Siar

Genealogy, Ancestry,Research, Family History Books/Videos.

Building Family Tree, Organising Family Reunions

Contact Barbara on 0872169625 or [email protected]

or see www.gaolsiar.com

Gillespie Taxis & Mini BusCoach Tours

Airport & Hospital Runs7 Days a week087 92 67045

Taxis

Turas Siar

Cartúr Clochar Béal an Átha Co. Mhaigh Eo

Guthán/Facs 097 85011 087 6990505

Irish Language and Culture centre

Erris Eye Printing086 065 1704

[email protected]

Ballycroy Community CentreFriday the 8th of November @ 9pm Church card gameFriday the 22nd of November @9pm Order of MaltaFriday the 29th of November @8.30 Naoinra ( playschool).Home baking.Home baking every Friday from 12 -1.30 in Ballycroy Community Center – treacle bread, boxty, brown bread, apple tart etc if people want to place an order you can but it must be in by Wednesday. The no: 098-49984. All proceeds from the baking goes to Ballycroy Community Centre.

Aras Inis GluaireBelmullet

Exhibitions & Entertainment097 81079

www.arasinisgluaire.ie

Home DecorArts & Entertainment Cake SpecialistsBoarding Kennels

Home Heating

Sports & Leisure

Ballina Kennels & CatteryHeated Kennels

096 24820 - 086 822 2070www.ballinakennels.com

Cloona, Ballina

A.J ReillyMain St & Barrack St

BelmulletHardware, Furniture, DIY, gifts

097 81153

O'Donoghues BakeryCake & bakery Specialists

Bridge Rd Belmullet097 81082

www.odonoghuesbakery.com

Lavelles PharmacyBelmullet 097 81053

Killala 096 32465Bangor Erris 097 83911

[email protected]

J&E Hughes OilHeating oil, Road & agri diesel,

petrol, lubricants, tanks

Daily DeliveriesDennis on 086 264 4600

T&T ClothingPrint & Embroidery Specialists

The Square [email protected] 065 1704

The Cycle CentreSale, repairs,accessories,

Bike to work, Go-kartsBinghamstown086 860 2810

Pharmacy

Print & Embroidery

Erris PharmacyPrescriptions while you wait

Church Rd Belmullet097 20540

[email protected]

Cacai Alainnwww.lovelynaturalcakes.com

Wedding Cakes, Novelty Cakes, Birthday Cakes all made with

natural ingredientsStephanie Fallon 086 852 8681

FurnitureMangans Furniture

Carpets, vinyl, wooden flooring, bedding, 3 piece suites, bedroom & dining sets

Barrack St Belmullet 097 81084 [email protected]

ServicesDoocey Metal Recycling

We buy & collect all types of scrap metal, skips available.

085 129 3864087 690 5283

097 86805

Cakes By AngelaCakes for all Occasions

Personalised Cakes086 402 5521

[email protected]

Aroma PizzaTake away menu

Meal deals AvailableMain Street Belmullet

097 82881

Take Away Food

Erris Painting ContractorsInterior/ Exterior

Doors, Woodwork, Timber Spray Painting

Michael Lally097 81843-087 653 2847

Building Services

Business Directory

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McKenzieTiling ContractorsGuttering Services

097 83115086 384 5024

Dr. Robard ó GallachóirFiaclóir

Dr. Robert Gallagher, Dental Surgery & Dental Laboratory Main Street, Belmullet, Co. Mayo

E-mail: [email protected] 097 82433

McHale Plant HireSeptic Tank Emptying

Tank renewals & installation087 262 8548

[email protected]

MedicalEducation

Discovering ResearchFor assistance with research assignments

Specialising in NursingAngela Horan

RGN, ENB 219 Orthopaedic Cert,BNS (Hons), MSc In Nursing, Train the Trainer FETAC 6

087 634 8976 [email protected]

Michael Conroy MotorsNew & used car and van

sales & serviceNCT Prep & Valeting

24hr Recovery Service085 778 5268

AgriculturalArdagh ServicesMowing,Tedding,

Raking,BalingAgricultural Machinery096 72803- 087 626 2727

Crossmolina Rd, Ballina

Northwest Bouncy CastlesSelection of castles, obstacle course, castles with slides. Range of sizes for all ages.

Good rates available. 086 660 7775

Bouncy Castles

McGrath Skip HIreNeed to clean out that Attic or

Garage?Skip hire is the answer

Turlough Castlebar094 90 31609

Car Sales & Service

Walshes GarageSales & Servicing of all makes

Accident & Breakdown Recovery NCT Prep Body Shop Repairs

24hr Recovery ServiceChapel Street, Belmullet097 82260 / 087 224 6176

Belmullet Physiotherapy Clinic Swanick Family Practice

Friendly and professional environment *special medical card rates*

Katie Gallagher Chartered Physiotherapist MISCP

For prompt appointments contact: 097 82434/ 086 1765066

Fusion Insulation Stop the cold this winterEnergy saving solution

Erris based call for quotation1890 818838/0872416181

www.fusioninsulation.com

Prendergast Agricultural Consultancy

Advice on all farming mattersREPS & AEOS Applications

Micheál PrendergastChapel St Belmullet086 811 9256

Shevlins Complete House Finish

097 [email protected]

Paints, DIY, FurnitureHousehold godds

Home & GardenImprovements

Painting, Decorating, Landscaping, Carpentry

Free Consultation087 607 5611

[email protected]

M&C Financial ServicesInsurance,Pensions,

InvestmentsSpecial offers on Life Cover & all your insurance needs

094 902 0677

Financial & Insurance

Every Saturday Morningon the Square Belmullet

mailto:[email protected]

Binghamstown, Belmullet, Co Mayo & Kevin Barry Street, Ballina, Co Mayo

12 Audi A412 Audi A6 S Line 12 VW Passat

11 Golf Comfort 11 Opel Insignia 10 Audi A6 TDI

10 BMW 520 M Sport 10 Focus DTCi 11 Focus DTCi ZETEC

05 Avensis 1.6 07 Focus 3Dr Zetec 10 Mondeo TDCi

Breakfast 8-11:30am Lunch 12:30-3pm Lite Bar Bites 3-6pm Evening Bistro 6-9pmSunday lunch Menu 12:30-8:30pm

097 81096

Main St, Belmullet

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