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THERE is general agreement in thedemocratic world that the strength of anation can be judged by the way it

treats the most vulnerable in society. Whilewe all hope and pray that things will improveover the coming years in this context asnapshot of our health services in Ireland in2015 paints a sorry picture.

Locally, we have the continuing debacle ofdozens on trolleys in Castlebar and Sligo . . .and the HSE now admit that much of this isdue to the backlog of people waiting to getinto nursing homes. The numbers of peoplewaiting for funding under the Nursing HomeSupport (Fair Deal) Scheme increased by overone hundred from mid-December to mid-January and currently stands at approximately1,200. We all dread having to go to hospital,don’t we?

Then we have the injustice of so manypeople with serious conditions having to travelmany miles to avail of essential service forcancer and other illnesses. This week wefeature the story of Sligo woman who ispleading her case to Health Minister LeoVaradkar to allow her son ”die with dignity”.In Mayo a woman whose son had Down’sSyndrome has been refused a medical card fora fourth time. At the end of the day many ofthese problems have arisen due to a shortageof funds. Yet, it seems the government is stillpushing ahead with its plans to grant freemedical cards to ALL children under the age ofsix, without a means test.

Many families are still seeking answers afterthe events at Portiuncula Hospital and thenation is still reeling after the revelations atAras Attracta while awaiting reports fromother similar institutions.

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The Irish Cancer Societyand Dell launch DaffodilDay 2015 in Mayo.

Daffodil Day, supported byDell, will take place in Mayoon Friday March 27th 2015.This year marks the 28thDaffodil Day, Ireland’s longestrunning and biggestfundraising day. The Societyannounced a growth in cancerincidence that is sure to havea direct impact on its services– increasing the need for thepeople in Mayo to supportDaffodil Day so they canreach their fundraising targetof €3.5 million for 2015.

Speaking at the launch ofDaffodil Day, JohnMcCormack, Chief ExecutiveOfficer, Irish Cancer Societysaid, “Every family in Mayo istouched by cancer, and thesenew figures confirm thatcancer rates are growing. Ascancer is increasing so are ourefforts to fight it. As thenational cancer charity we

are working harder to ensurethat every family in need ofsupport in Mayo has access toour services. To meet theincreased demand for help asmore people get and survivecancer we need to raise evenmore money this year onDaffodil Day.”

Funds raised on DaffodilDay by thousands ofvolunteers across Ireland godirectly to fund the work ofthe Society across support,prevention, research andadvocacy. Night Nursing is oneservice funded by DaffodilDay. Last year the Society wasable to fulfil 96 per cent ofrequests for a night nurse.Seventy Five percent ofcancer patients wish to die athome surrounded by family,yet only 25% get to do so. TheIrish Cancer Society providesthe only night time careservice for cancer patients intheir own homes. In 2014 theSociety’s nurses provided 499

nights of care to 78 patientsin Mayo and this service isfully funded by the people ofMayo who consistentlysupport the work of theSociety.

Mr McCormack continued,“We won’t give up until everyperson affected by cancer inMayo has the support theyneed and we need thesupport of everyone in Mayoto make this possible. Weknow our volunteers won’tgive up, we know Dell – ourlead partner – won’t give upand we need every person inMayo to join us in this fight.We still have some way to goto fully support patients whowill die from their cancer. Wewon’t give up until we reachthat future without cancer –and I know the Irish publicwon’t either.”

It’s vital that Daffodil Dayreaches its ambitiousfundraising target of €3.5million in order to continue to

provide and expand thisservice and others. TheSociety and Dell, lead partnerfor Daffodil Day, are callingon the public to help supportthe campaign on Friday 27thMarch and ask people tovolunteer, organise or donateon CallSave 1850 60 60 60 orvisitwww.cancer.ie/daffodilday.

Also speaking at the launch,Liam Halpin, GeneralManager, Dell Ireland said,“Dell employs 2,300 people inIreland and we havecampuses in Cherrywood inDublin, in Limerick and inCork. Each and every one ofthese employees have joinedthe Daffodil Day volunteeringarmy in one way or anotherand it’s been great to see themomentum across the threecampuses grow over theyears. This is our fifth year aslead partner of the DaffodilDay campaign. We’re lookingforward to a great day offundraising to ensure thecontinued services providedby the Irish Cancer Society topeople around the country.”

The Irish Cancer Society’s28th Daffodil Day, supportedby Dell, will take place inMayo on Friday 27th March.Here is how you can supportDaffodil Day 2015:• Visitwww.cancer.ie/daffodildayor Callsave 1850 60 60 60• Volunteer on Daffodil Day• Organise a Daffodil Dayevent in your community orworkplace*based on cancer incidencefigures from the NationalCancer Registry from 2010-2012

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The price of an averagethree-bed semi Mayorose by 15.15% in 2014,

according to a national surveycarried out by Real EstateAlliance.

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Average House Indexconcentrates on Ireland'stypical stock home, thethree-bed semi, giving anaccurate picture of theproperty market in towns andcities countrywide.

The average three-bed semidetached house in Mayo nowcosts €190,000, with themarket staying flat in Q4 fromSeptember to December, andhouses now taking threeweeks to sell, down from sixweeks in June 2014.

REA Olivia Needham in Mayoare predicting a rise of 5% inprices in 2015, following theending of the uncertaintyover the Central Bank’smortgage deposit rules.

Nationally, the averagethree-bed semi now costs€184,713, the latest REAsurvey has found – a rise of2.63% on the Q4 figure of€179,981.

While every county in theState showed an increase inthree-bed semi prices, themarket slowed down in theDublin area betweenSeptember and December2014 (Q4) with one arearegistering a -6.67% drop inprices.

While semis in Dublinrecorded a 21.66% increaseover the year, the biggest risewas in the commuter countiesand large cities such as Corkand Galway.

Property in what is nowtermed Tier Two rose by26.24% from €157,824 to€199,235.

And while the Dublinmarket slowed to just an0.89% increase in Q4, and the

commuter counties rose by3.42%, the biggest upswingcame in the rest of thecountry (or Tier Three), whichsaw a rise of 3.92% – the firsttime that rural Ireland hadsurged ahead in the figures allyear.

“Our survey shows that inall areas of Dublin, parts ofCork City, Galway City, NorthWicklow and Kildare, theprice of the average semidetached house exceeds theCentral Bank’s new thresholdof €220,000 at which bankscan lend 90% of the value,”said Real Estate Alliance CEOPhilip Farrell.

“However, other parts ofWicklow, Kildare, Louth andMeath all offer averagehousing under that limit forthose looking to buy in thecommuter belt withaccessibility to Dublin.”

The biggest change inbuying habits in 2014 hasbeen the return of the banksto the marketplace with theamount of cash transactionsdropping from an average of66% in December 13 to 44% inDecember 2014.

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Fáilte Ireland today metmembers of the Sligotourism industry in the

Clarion Hotel, Sligo, as part ofa series of Fáilte Irelandbriefings, with a focus on theWild Atlantic Way. Over the

coming week additionalworkshops will take place alongthe Wild Atlantic Way route formembers of the trade.

Over its first year inexistence, Fáilte Ireland hasbeen working to further

develop the Wild Atlantic Wayand has made significantprogress to date. A signage planhas been implemented for theentire route and all thedirectional signage along theroute has been in place sincethe end of May 2014.

At the briefing FionaMonaghan, Fáilte Ireland’s Headof the Wild Atlantic Way,provided an update on the 2014progress of the project as wellas highlighting plans for thefuture evolution of theinitiative in 2015.

Commenting on FáilteIreland’s plans for the yearahead, Ms Monaghan said -

“The year ahead, 2015, willsee the roll out of photo pointsand branding at all 188Discovery Points along the WildAtlantic Way including the offshore islands. This brandingand interpretation phase willgive us a greater ability to tellthe stories of the Wild AtlanticWay to visitors and encourage amore meaningful engagementwith all those who travel in theregion.

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In addition a coordinatedmarketing and sellingprogramme for the WAW - inconjunction with TourismIreland - has been rolled out inall of the overseas markets. Todate the reception has beenvery encouraging and theimpact of the programme hasbeen significant.

Last year Fáilte Irelandinvested €10 million rolling outthe route which stretches fromthe Inishowen Peninsula inDonegal to Kinsale in CountyCork and instantly the newattraction garnered significantinterest overseas. This year,the national tourism authoritywill be upping the ante with amixture of further developmentfor the attraction and greaterpromotion to key overseasmarkets.

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Ted Wesolowski, Warner Wilders, Fiona Monaghan, FailteIreland, David McCoy, Noelle Cawley, Failte Ireland and KevinQuinn at a meeting of members of the Sligo tourism industryin the Clarion Hotel, Sligo, as part of a series of Failte Irelandbriefings, with a focus on the Wild Atlantic Way. Photo: James Connolly

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Barlow tweeted; ‘’In 2015 Iwant to sing at 3 weddings.The only deal is they have tobe HUGE fans. And all youhave to do is stalk me onhere.’’

And Gary even revealedhe’d be happy to keep hisappearance under wraps untilafterwards. He continued: ‘’I

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Tracy Mallon and MarkMahon have beencampaigning for Barlow toperform at their wedding inthe Landmark Hotel in

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Two of Tracy’s bridesmaids– her sister Laura and bestfriend Elaine O’Kane – heardabout the singer’s offer andgot the ball rolling.

The couple, who live inCanada but are both fromLongford, have garnered hugesupport online, and bookiesbelieve the former X-Factorjudge has a good chance ofperforming at the couple’swedding. (How excitingwould that be!)

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IT may have been highlightedelsewhere but the story ofhow a 7-month-old foal was

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Concerned members of thepublic spotted the foal andcalled the ISPCA on Monday oflast week and inspector KarenLyons found the young colt in agreat deal of pain. Both sidesof his neck had massivepuncture wounds which werebadly infected and he wasclearly in an “extremelyweakened state” the charitysaid.

“He was just standing

listlessly on his own in themiddle of a kind of car park,what was an old car park,”according to Lyons. “There wasa rope hanging out of him anda head collar on him. He wasvery weak – he must have beenin an awful lot of pain and hewas a bit scared when weapproached him but I don’tthink he had the energy to govery far.”

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Lyon’s said he is in goodspirits and every day hiswounds are improving.

It’s unbelievable how quicklythey heal once they get theright treatment.

She said it is not known whatcaused the horrific injuries thefoal sustained. It is possible anaggressive stallion attackedhim or that something orsomeone punctured the colt’sneck. Unfortunately, littleChance was not micro-chippedand local enquiries have notrevealed an owner. Lyonsappealed to anyone in the areawho recognises him to contactthem in confidence on 1890515 515.

If his owner cannot befound, it is hoped Chance canbe re-homed, once he is fullyhealed.

“He has a long way to go butwe hope that Chance will finda home,” Lyons said. “He’s alovely little blue and whitefella, he is very cute and heseems to have a goodtemperament”

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There was widespreadsadness in Killala andthroughout the North-

west last week with theannouncement of the death ofSean Hannick, renowned for hiswork in the development ofhis local area and a championfor development in the westgenerally. He was aged 71.

The well-known industrialist

and businessman passed awayon Friday, January 30th in theGalway Clinic and was,perhaps, best known as theChairman of the Council for theWest and instrumental in theestablishment of the westernDevelopment Commission.

A native of Killala, MrHannick was a tirelessadvocate for development in

the north Mayo village and wasselected as Mayo Person of theYear in 1998. He was a memberof the Council for the Westsince its formation in 1994, andbecame the organisation’schairman in 2002.

Paying to tribute to MrHannick, the Most ReverendChristopher Jones, Bishop ofElphin, and Bishops’Representative on the Councilof the West said at every leveland in every role he held, ‘hemade an enormous difference’.

“He brought employment toKillala. He employed people inKillala himself. He was thedriving force behind thedevelopment of the KillalaCommunity Centre.

“He fought for improvedfacilities and infrastructure innorth Mayo, and then hebroadened his campaigns to allof Co Mayo and to the west ofIreland in general. To Seán, theemphasis was always onprogress and improvement – itwould be impossible to list allof the many worthwhile issuesand campaigns he supporteddown through the years.

“Many people have reason tobe very grateful to Seán for allhe did, directly or indirectly.But he was never one to seek

the limelight or to chaseaccolades: Seán was a quiet,humble man, a great friend toall of us in Council for the Westand someone we will missgreatly. He was a truechampion of the west,” hesaid.

Mr Hannick was one of theleading figures in theestablishment of the WesternDevelopment Commission andto obtain Objective One statusfor the west. He was a memberof the National Council of ISME(Irish Small and MediumEnterprises) and the WesternDevelopment Leader Company,and served for two terms onthe Western DevelopmentCommission board. He wastreasurer of Killala CommunityCouncil and a member of manyother community developmentorganisations, includingextensive involvement in KillalaGAA club.

He is survived by his wifeDeirdre; sons John, Rory, Conorand Marcus; grandchildrenSarianna, Farayah, and twinsÓrna and Seán; daughters-in-law Neasa, Caroline andYolanda; sister-in-lawMargaret; brother-in-law Pat;relatives, neighbours andfriends.

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Mayo is attracting aboveaverage interest from UKproperty buyers trying to

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The strength of sterling hasseen enquiries about Irishproperty sales to UK-basedpurchasers increasesignificantly in the past twomonths, with REA Needham inWestport reporting a 25%increase in UK enquiries.

A survey of REA membersshows that enquiries from theUK have increased by 13% onaverage to agents outside ofDublin in the past two months.

In fact, one REA agent inBantry has reported a 50% risein recent enquiries from theUK.

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REA are bringing thousandsof properties to London, givinga host of UK buyers the chanceto browse in comfort and talkto the experts on the ground.

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“The average UK home nowcosts €236,635 whereas inIreland it is close to €180,000,

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“UK buyer interest ismanifesting itself differently tothe existing Irish market in anumber of ways, with bigsurges in interest in manyundervalued rural counties andalso scenic and coastallocations. “This presents manyvendors with the opportunityof achieving better prices dueto interest outside of thenormal marketplace.

“Rural properties in the UKcost an average of €67,000more than urban properties –quite the opposite of the Irishmarket. “UK buyers are beingpriced out of rural propertiesin their own country, so formany their only chance of an‘escape to the country’ is amove to our country.

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“We are also seeing interestfrom UK investors who arepriced out of their own marketand feel that they havereached the top of their curveand are looking for capitalgrowth and yield in Ireland.”

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Two IT Sligo Sports Scholarshipstudents struck gold at thesecond annual Open MartialArts IntervarsityChampionships at UniversityCollege, Dublin.

Liam Codd and MichaelWhelan won a total of threegold medals in kickboxing.

Liam, who’s studying PublicHealth & Health Promotion(4th Year) at the Institute,won gold in the +75kg semicontact and +75kg lightcontinuous contact categories.

Michael, who’s a third-yearstudent in Recreation &

Leisure, was the winner of the-75kg light continuous contactevent. Both students are fromSligo.

The Sports Scholarshipscheme has been in operationat IT Sligo since 2003. Itprovides financial andmentoring support to athletesof outstanding talent, many ofwhom may have alreadyrepresented IT Sligo, theircounty or Ireland in theirrespective sports.

Recipients are supported byIT Sligo in keeping up theirsporting commitments at the

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Pictured rightIT Sligo sportsscholarshipstudents MichaelWhelan & PaulCodd displaytheir gold medalsfrom the recentOpen Martial ArtsIntervarsities inDublin

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officially opened toentrepreneurs across the Westthis week as EY launched theirnationwide search for Ireland’sleading entrepreneurs.Entrepreneurial talent fromacross the province attendedthe Connacht launch event heldat the Aula Maxima, NUIGalway, to hear from previousEOY winner, Terry Fox(Cupprint) and former finalistGeorge Mullan (SIS Group) onthe advantages and challenges

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As part of the programme,this year’s 24 finalists will join agroup of 120 entrepreneurs, allprevious finalists and winners ofEY Entrepreneur Of The Year™,for a week-long CEO Retreat toGermany. The intensive weekwill include an executiveeducation series as well asworkshops with the CEOs at thehelm of Germany’s mostsuccessful start-ups and globallyrenowned indigenouscompanies.

The awards programme isdivided into three categories -Emerging, Industry andInternational - with 8 finalistschosen per category. The 24finalists will be selected by theindependent panel of judgesmade up of former EOYwinners.

This year’s EOY programmebrings with it a number ofleadership changes. Afterserving as Partner-in-Charge ofthe EOY programme for thepast 5 years, Frank O’Keeffewill be assuming a new positionin the professional services firmas the Head of Assurance. Hewill be succeeded by EY’s Headof Tax Kevin McLoughlin and EYDirector, Sean Duffy, who willfulfil the positions of EOYPartner Lead and EOYProgramme Director

respectively. The long-standingChairman of the judging panel,Padraig Ó Céidigh will bestepping down to oversee theEOY Alumni Board and steer thefuture direction of the EOYAlumni initiatives. He will bereplaced by CPL’s Anne Heratywho won EY Entrepreneur OfThe Year™ in 2006.

Urging entrepreneurs to putthemselves forward as potentialnominees, EY Entrepreneur OfThe Year™ Partner Lead, KevinMcLoughlin, said: “To sustainthe growth of the all-islandeconomy, it is crucial forIreland’s entrepreneurs tofoster global ambitions andreach beyond the Irish and UKmarkets to sell their productsand services. The 2015programme has been designedto provide our 24 finalists withthe tools and knowledge toenhance their growthstrategies; while introducingthem to an experiencedcommunity of peers to supportthem on this journey.”

Individuals who wish to putthemselves forward or nominatean entrepreneur with theirconsent, can fill out the onlinenomination form at www.eoy.ieor call the EY Entrepreneur OfThe Year™ team for furtherinformation on 01 221 2250.The deadline for nominations isFriday 20 March 2015.


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His mother Aisling andother parents of sick childrenin the Donegal area arelobbying for their children tohave treatment in Belfastinstead.

On the fund-raising websitethat tells his story, it isexplained that Órán "isunable to sit unsupported; hecannot crawl, walk, feedhimself or communicate hisneeds". The family also setup a facebook page toupdate friends andfundraisers.

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Mummy blogger ‘poisoned her own son toget sympathy from people online’Awoman accused of killing

her 5-year-old son byfeeding him salt through a

stomach tube calmly ‘watchedand waited’ for the poisoning totake effect, summoning help onlyafter he began writhing andretching, a prosecutor saidTuesday.

In her opening statement at themurder trial of Lacey Spears,Assistant District Attorney DoreenLloyd said she researched,planned, carried out and tried tocover up the killing of her blond,blue-eyed son, Garnett-Paul.

‘It seems to go against nature,’the prosecutor said. ‘But LaceySpears is not like most people.’She said Spears enjoyed the‘attention and sympathy’ shereceived from having a sick child.

Spears, of Scottsville,Kentucky, had documentedGarnett’s declining health onsocial media. She wiped away atear as the prosecutor spoke.

Lacey Spears pictured (right)with her son, Garnett-Paul, whoshe is alleged to have killed

A mother and daughter are fighting for theirlives following a mystery fire at their homeafter allegedly using a Ouija board to contacttheir dead dog.Margaret Carroll and Katrina Livingstone, whoare in a critical condition, are reported byneighbours to have repeatedly tried tocontact Molly.Molly was killed by Margaret’s husband, Paul,who drowned her in the bath and thenclaimed she had died as a result of anotherOuija board session on Christmas Eve.His crime was discovered when he choppedthe dog’s body into pieces and put it down adrain, blocking it.He pleaded guilty to causing unnecessarysuffering to a protected animal and is due tobe sentenced later this month.On Saturday, a fire started at Mrs Carroll andMiss Livingstone’s home in Consett, CountyDurham, and again a Ouija board is believedto have been involved.Neighbour Donna Sowerby said that she spoketo Miss Livingstone who told her that a Ouijaboard reading on Friday evening told her andher mother that they were going to die.At 8.45am on Saturday, emergency serviceswere called to the house after a fire brokeout.

Mrs Carroll and Miss Livingstone, who haveboth been arrested on suspicion of arson withintent to endanger life, were both found inthe back garden and are being treated forconditions unrelated to the fire.Mrs Sowerby, 30, said: ‘The fire was right theway through the property. It was horrible.The roof was right up. We could not see upthe street because of the smoke.‘There was a mini explosion and one of thefirefighters was blown back.’A spokesman for Durham Constabulary said:‘Two women, aged 60 and 37, were taken tothe University Hospital of North Durhamwhere they remain in a critical condition andunder arrest for arson with intent to dangerlife.‘We are not looking for anyone else inconnection with the incident.’Police said no other dogs were in the properlyat the time of the fire having being removedby the RSPCA last month.

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The original meal cost $20, but hereturned the money with interest at $54.39as penance.

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I hope there are no hard feelings.’The pizza shop owner has expressed his

delight in a series of comments under hisown post on Reddit.

One reads: ‘The guy didn’t have to doanything, this is a big showing of hischaracter. To include interest was reallygenerous.’

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Operating a total of ten trucks,they guarantee a fast, efficientand professional service at alltimes. The fleet consists of oneScania articulated truck plus ninetrucks for collecting animals(comprising one Volvo, oneIveco, four MANs and three Isuzus

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Trucks are based in Ballinrobe,Castlebar, Ballina, Claremorris,Tubbercurry, Sligo and Balli-namore and the fleet is main-tained to the highest standardsand can access all farm areas.Meanwhile, Maloney & Matthews’staff members are trained in re-moving all fallen animals in aprofessional manner to ensureminimum fuss and disturbance tothe farmer involved.

One of the directors’ mainaims is to provide farmers with avalue-for-money, reliable serv-ice. If preferred, animals canalso be dropped off at the state-of-the-art facility in Achonry,Tubbercurry, at a discounted rate- a cheaper alternative for farm-ers.

The modern knackery facilityin Achonry, Tubbercurry CountySligo benefits greatly from itscentral location. It is just sixmiles from Ballymote; nine fromCharlestown; eleven from Bal-laghadreen and Collooney round-about; and 15 miles from Ballina,County Mayo and Boyle, CountyRoscommon.

Here, Department of Agricul-ture vets carry out daily inspec-tions on fallen animals and allpaper work is completed to en-sure that animals are taken off

the farmer’s system. The facility– which also includes offices andwash areas – has the first air fil-tering system of its kind in Ire-land to ensure that all odoursand smells are removed from theair.

A same-day service is providedand lowest prices guaranteed.

“All our drivers are qualifiedand would have good experienceof farms. We also pride ourselveson providing a very ‘local’ serv-ice. We would have a driver lo-cated in every big town in Mayoand Sligo and they would havegreat local knowledge of thefarms and the people in their re-spective areas.

“This means that the farmer is

dealing with somebody he knows,as opposed to a stranger, whichwe feel is important with some-thing as sensitive as removingdead animals from his farm. Aswell as the office numbers inSligo and Mayo, we give out thelocal drivers’ numbers and thefarmer can talk directly to thedriver who is going to be callingto his farm to collect the animal.We try to look after everybody asbest as we can and we have theheight of respect for farmers.

“We are very busy at the mo-ment and the phones are ringingall the time. The business isgoing well and we are confidentthat things will continue in asimilar vein.”

A premier dead animal collection serviceMaloney & Matthews LTD

Contact: JIM MATTHEWS - TubbercurryTEL: 071-9121928 / 087-7988064

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Ros Hire and Drain Services is a familyrun business established by the Murrayfamily in 1985. We offer Drain jetting

services & CCTV surveys, as well as Plantand Tool hire.Our Drain jetting & CCTV surveying serviceis high pressure drain jetting at it's fastest.We provide the most economical andenvironmentally friendly approach tokeeping your drains clear of blockages andproblem free. When your drains don't workwe do! Ros Hire offers a wide range ofplant, equipment and vehicles for long andshort term hire. We have a broad base ofcustomers from Local Authorities and Semi-State bodies to all areas of the privatesector.Ros Hire has built up a vast expertise overthe course of many years, so if you wantsome advice on the tools required for aparticular job, then all you have to do is

contact the staff at Ros Plant Hire and yourqueries will be answered in a friendly andefficient manner.

Drain Service and Hire ProfessionalsRos Hire and drain services are located atBallaghaderreen Business Park, Dublin Road,Ballaghaderreen and Roxboro Roscommon.We have been established since 1985serving customers throughout the West ofIreland and beyond. We offer Pump Hire,Drain Letting services & CCTV surveys, aswell as Plant and Tool Hire.

Additional ServicesRos Hire and Drain Services also provide thefollowing servicesTools and Equipment Repair andMaintenanceHydraulic Hose Repair while you waitCustom made Hydraulic Hosing

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Damien and Maureen McEntire founded SuperiorInsulations Ltd. in March 2011. Damien is anative of Longford and Maureen is from

Charlestown, Co. Mayo. The family moved home toCharlestown in 2007 from the U.S. Damien is aMaster Carpenter by trade and served hisapprenticeship in N.Y. Local Union 608 alongsidesome of the best European craftsmen in the manybeautiful New York buildings. Following that, Damienmoved on to home construction in residential areasin New Jersey where his attention to detail, skill andhonesty was much appreciated. Damien has alwayshad a passion for building and in recent years hasbecome involved in the Passive House movement,always researching ways to make living moreaffordable for families and reduce our carbonfootprint. Maureen has the fun job of bookkeepingand marketing the business and every now andagain, their four children lend a hand.

Superior Insulations Ltd’s goal is to providefamilies and businesses the opportunity to reducethe costs of heating over the lifetime of everybuilding that we service. Our name says it all. Wehave researched the market to ensure that weprovide the best insulation products available –those that have served the test of time. We havetwo full time local employees who are also skilled intheir trade and ensure that every job is completedto the high standards established by both SuperiorInsulations and NSAI.

Superior Insulations Ltd provides NSAI approvedExternal Wall and Cavity Wall systems, AtticInsulation, Supergrund Foundation systems, PumpedCellulose, Spray Foam and Air Tightness Membranes.We are one of ten national insulation contractorswho can process the SEAI grant application directly.This means the property owner does not have tooutlay the cost of the grant for insulation works. Callor text Damien on 086 172 9064 today and we willbe happy to visit you and discuss the best option foryour property.

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Families in BusinessMulchrone Brothers Ltd is a

household name in the Westof Ireland in agricultural plant

hire for the past 25 years. Whileserving the farming community wasour reason for going into business inthe mid-seventies - and still remainsone of our top priorities - we haveexpanded our operations over theyears and now serve all businesses,industry, local authorities and otherpublic service agencies.We supply for hire on demandexcavators big and small, Benforddumpers,mixers and road

rollers,telescopic handlers, Kubota & Tafe tractors, dumpers, dump trailers, slurrytankers, hedge-cutting equipment and tar-patching units, as well as many more.We match the very best in Ireland and our extensive range of equipment includingfertiliser spreaders,sprayers,grass-cuttingequipment, trailers,yard scrapers, sheepfeeders, rollers,harrows etc.The Mulchroneprofessionalism haslong been recognisedby our mainmachinery suppliersand not surprisingly,we are the mainagents for Yamahaand Polaris Quads aswell as Kubota & TafeTractors

Full range of Kubota equipment in stock including GR series mowers,RTV400 and RTV900 utility vehicles, L40 series tractors and M series

tractors. Also large selection of genuine Kubota spares and oils.

Main Dealers for:

Plant & Agri Machinery Sales, Castlebar Road,Westport, Co. Mayo

Telephone: (098) 29122 / (087) 2411120

Agents for Nugent equipment and trailers, Quad X ATVaccessories, Belmac Equipment and a host of other brands.

Large selection of second hand Tractors, ATVs, RTVs and attachments for tractors and ATVs.

Mulchrone Bros. Ltd Plant Hireand Agri Sales


Belcarra, Castlebar, Co. Mayo - Tel: 094-9032082www.mchalecaravans.ie

• Boats, Kayaks and Canoes• Surfboards• Outboard Engines• Wetsuits• Inflatable Roofracks• Buoyancy Aids

• Kayaking Spraydecks• Trolly Range & Throwlines • Helmets, Shoes and Boots• Snorkels• Paddles for sit-on-top• Fibreglass & Carbon Paddles• Split and Wooden Paddles

We supply the Search and Rescue’sTeams with Drysuits

The Northern Diver TRAINED AND APPROVED service centerfor Northern Diver Drysuits in Ireland.

McHale Caravans, Cabins and Marinesis a business that has certainly movedonwards and upwards since the

business was formed originally by GerryMcHale back in 1983. Traditionally known asMcHale Caravans, this family-run businesshas grown and diversified and while itmaintains a strong core competence in thecaravans and cabins business it now has acomprehensive range of offerings in themarine and water-based markets.

Gerry now receives valuable assistancefrom his daughters, Aisling and Ruth whohave now become part of an evolvingbusiness which has enjoyed year-on-yeargrowth since its inception. Gerry puts suchsuccess down to two things - "Quality ofproduct and level of service."

The business is still tops when it comes toVandal-proof portable steelaccommodation, offices, canteens, toilet

shower blocks, stores, secure tool boxes,dog kennels, camping equipment, etc., allfully fitted out to meet customerrequirements in addition to all health andsafety standards.

Added to the list are mobile homes,caravans, quality garden sheds, dog kennelsand garden furniture.

McHale Caravans, Cabins and Marine hasits own fleet of trucks equipped with cranesfor delivery. Gerry provides a haulageservice for boats across Ireland, with theassistance of a crane which has the capacityto lift 10 – 12 tonnes.

In recent years the business has beensupplying kayaks, paddles, wet suits and drysuits for the search and rescue services andis the main authorized dealer for NorthernDiver dry suit repairs. These developmentsalso coincide with the transition to suppliesfor boats, snorkeling and general watersports.

Also in stock is the complete range ofBulldog Security Systems and the completerange of parts and accessories for caravansand mobile homes.

McHale's can organise nationwide deliveryon all products and can be contacted at00353 (0)94 9032082 for further details.Email: [email protected]. Website:www.mchalecaravans.ie.

McHale Caravans Cabins and Marines

Families in BusinessOne of the best places in Sligo (if not

the best) for buying quality flooringis Sligo Wood Flooring at Lynns Dock.

The store prides itself on sourcing its vastarray of wooden flooring from the best andmost competitive suppliers available tothem. This enables them to pass on realdiscounts to their customers.

As the majority of its stock is kept in itswarehouse, it offers a next day deliveryservice or you can head over yourself forimmediate collection. Sligo Wood Flooringhas a great range of wood flooring,including oak, beech, cherry, walnut,maple and pine to name but a few. Theseare available in either laminate, semi solid,solid or engineered

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGESligo Wood Flooring has been in

operation in Sligo since 1998 and they havebuilt up a lot of great contacts andexperience in flooring during this time.William has a great product knowledge ofall types of flooring and accessories. Hebelieves giving the best advice to theircustomers is key to customersatisfaction.When William who is a nativeof Pettigo in Donegal returned to Irelandafter working in San Diageo he decided toset up a floor shop in Thomas Street.Within a couple of years they had outgrown

that premises as they soon became knownas a one stop shop for quality flooring ataffordable prices.

“If it is got to do with your floor we stockit” says William.

Will BEAT ANY PRICEThe lads at Sligo Wood Flooring know thatthey are seriously cheap, and they checktheir prices weekly against theircompetitors to make sure that their price isthe best. But if you see the same productadvertised for less anywhere in Sligo theywill guarantee to beat that price.

CARE ABOUT YOUWithout customers Sligo Wood Flooringcannot run their business, and that's whyYOU are the most important part of theirbusiness. They will always put you first andwill always aim to make sure yourexperience with them is one that you wantto repeat every time you need a new woodfloor.

FLOOR SANDINGIf you have a floor that you might not wantto replace but maybe breath new life intoit why not avail of their sanding services.Be it for in your home or business anywooden floor can be restored with theirprofessional sanding service.

Sligo Wood Flooring & SandingCelebrating their 17th birthday

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GIBLIN STONE...everlasting

Church Street, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo • Email: [email protected]: James 087 9061833 • Brian 086 1957788

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Choosing a memorial for a lovedone is a very personal thing.

At GiblinSTONE, we do our best to help youthrough the process of choosing the most

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

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Families in BusinessGiblin Stone in Tubbercurry Co Sligo is run byfather and son team James and Brian Giblin.

They have over 40 years experience in the

stone business in Ireland, from sourcing thefinest designs and stones, through qualitylettering, to final installation of yourmemorial.

ServiceThey understand that you might need help

in choosing a headstone, and they alwaysendeavour to deal all customers in aconsiderate and understanding way.

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

At Giblin Stone, they do their best to helpyou through the process of choosing the mostsuitable memorial. To this end, they have awide range of quality headstones from whichyou can choose.

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

Giblin Stone also specialise in qualitykitchen worktops and al full measuring andfitting service is available

All enquiries are handled compassionatelyand with patience.

Giblin Stone, Tubbercurry withover 40 years experience in theStone Business

Families in Business

We are a 2nd generationjewellery manufacturer,based in Enniscrone CountySligo on the North WestCoast of Ireland, and theWalker family has beenmaking bespoke weddingand diamond rings formore than 60 years. Withour in-house craftsmen and

state-of- the-art high-techmachinery, we give everycustomer the assurancethat they will receive aring with a perfect finishand of perfect quality. Allour diamonds are conflictfree and all our gold,platinum and palladium issourced from eco-friendly

suppliers.Getting engaged ormarried is a very specialexperience and we wantyour ring to be perfect foryou. Please browsethrough our collectionsand you will find anamazing selection. We arevery proud of our rings andwant to make your choiceof ring easy.The shop caters for all theneeds of locals and visitorsalike for gifts, jewellery,and Watch and jewelleryrepairs etc. We produce beautifuljewellery, working withgold, silver and platinumand have released as manyas 2500 new designs in asingle year. ClassicJewellery specialise inethnic jewellery such asCeltic and Claddaghdesigns. Be sure to call inthe next time you are inenniscrone, you will not bedisappointed.

A Welcome to Occasions Jewellers From David Walker

I offer you insight in any area ofyour life from love life tofinances, family life and work.There is not an area of lifewhere I have not been able tohelp and give what has oftenproven to be invaluable insights.

Tel/Fax: 048-66386338 • [email protected]

Visit www.dg-upvcwindows.com

Afamily run business,DG uPVC Windows Ltdare specialists in sup-

plying and installing uPVCWindows and Doors. Com-pany Director and Propri-eter, Gregory Timoney, hasover thirty years experiencein the window installationindustry. Having worked as awindow fitter and salesmanhe is now combining this ex-tensive practical knowledgeand business acumen tobranch out and set up hisown company. He is proudto have his wife, Patricia,and son, Darragh, workingalongside him in this en-deavour.

At DG uPVC Windows Ltd,Gregory and his team areexperts in the installation ofuPVC windows and doors;french, patio and bi-folddoors; composite doors;conservatories and sun-rooms; roller garage doorsand aluminium shop frontsand windows. DG uPVC Win-

dows LtdDG uPVC Windows Ltd aim

to supply a selection ofitems to meet their cus-tomer's needs, and they in-tend to always provide onlythe highest quality prod-ucts. In their compositedoor range, for example,they offer a wide variety ofcolours to ensure that thereis something to suit yourhome. These secure doors

are also long lasting, lowmaintenance and will pro-vide the wow factor whenguests come to visit.

For their aluminium shopfronts and windows, DGuPVC Windows Ltd alsocarry a wide range of qual-ity styles to suit your busi-ness. Gregory will be ableto talk through your designneeds and choose the beststyle to both showcase andprotect your wares.

Although based in Fer-managh in Northern Ireland,this company have foundthemselves supplying theirproducts and services toboth domestic and commer-cial clients across the coun-try. The passionateapproach they take to thewindow and door installa-tion work they do has seenthem find much new busi-ness through word of mouthrecommendations, and DGuPVC Windows Ltd hope tocontinue this trend.

DG uPVC Windows Ltd are specialistsin supplying and installing uPVC Windows and DoorsThe Park Hotel Kil-

timagh is managed byClaire Mc Dermott, her

family own and operate thePark Hotel and its sisterhotel The Mill Park in Done-gal Town. Claire is the onlymember of the family in-volved in the Kiltimaghhotel. She has been workingwith her father for over 15years, in between schooland college. She went toGMIT Galway where she

studied Hotel and Cateringmanagement. She startedher career formally whenshe took on the roll of ban-queting manager in The MillPark Hotel. The hotel wascatering for over 100 plusweddings per year and thisis where her love of wed-dings came from. The Parkhotel open its doors in De-cember 2007 and Clairetook up her role as managerin October 2008 and has

been living in kiltimagh eversince.

The Park has 45 deluxerooms, a large Cafe Bar andrestaurant which served anAla Carte menu for lunchand dinner daily and a ban-queting suite catering forweddings and functions upto 350 people. The GardenRoom is also available forsmaller wedding includingcivil ceremonies and familygatherings. The hotel is setin its own grounds just onthe outskirts of Kiltimagh.Kiltimagh is ideally situatedjust off the N17 only 15minutes from Ireland WestAirport and 10 minutes fromKnock Marian Shrine.

Claire personally looksafter all wedding receptionsand functions here in thehotel and works with cou-ples from their initial en-quiry right though to theday itself, she is assisted bya great team of local staff.

If you have any querieswith regard to hotel pleasedo not hesitate to contactClaire on 09493-74922 [email protected] .

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There was a time whengoing and staying in ahotel seemed like the

impossible but nowadaysthere is some excellentvalue out there forsomeone wanting togetaway for a couple ofnights and enjoy all thatour hotels have to offer.From evening meals to spatreatments to choice isendless. In 2012, just over 7million trips were taken byIrish residents within theRepublic, with anassociated expenditure of€1.3 billion Sixty-five per cent of Irishresidents took a domesticholiday in 2012 – up 8percentage points on 2011.The incidence of short trips(1-3 nights) rose by 5percentage points at theexpense of longer (4+nights) which declined by 2percentage points.

What did they do onholiday? Activities engaged in onholidayVisiting national parks (23%)and houses/castles (22%)were the most popularleisure pursuits fordomestic holidaymakerswhile hiking/walking (22%)and water-sports1 (22%)were the most popularactive pursuits. Visits to aspa (20%) are importantaspects of a domesticholiday break while 18% and17% visitedheritage/interpretivecentres and/or gardensrespectively.

Were they happy withoverall value for money?Thirty-three per cent ofholidaymakers consideredvalue for money as verygood with 53% rating itgood. Just over 1% weredissatisfied with the valuefor money on offer.

Satisfaction with holidaybreakNinety-eight per cent ofdomestic holidaymakersreported being satisfiedwith their holiday in Irelandin 2012 with just 2%registering dissatisfaction.Of those who weresatisfied, 77% reportedbeing very satisfied with21% being fairly satisfied.

Advantages/disadvantagesof holidaying in IrelandAvoiding the inconvenienceof air/sea travel (38%) isthe advantage most oftencited for holidaying inIreland. Having lots ofthings to see & do (17%)and being less expensivethan going abroad (14%) arethe next most importantadvantages given.

More and more Irish people are deciding to takeshort breakaways and juding by some of the offersthat hotels have all year round it is no surprise.


Mayo Association in Sligo Dinner Dance

Michael and Marian Barrett and Mary and Patrick TogherThe Farraher Family, Fergus, Fiona and Keith Farraher

Ann Donegan, Peggy Farragher and Marie GilhoolyP.J. Kelly, Michael Regan, Eileen Kelly, Brid Kelly and Brendan Kelly Margaret Ann and Vincent Melvin, and Maureen and Joe Farrell

Mary, Elena and Eamon Mc Gaurn

Marian and Michael Barrett

Trudi Shields, Dean Arvon Williams, and Chairman of Mayo Association Aloe Farragher

Oliver and Eileen Mc Garry, and Bill and Sheila Noone

Loretta Kearins and Monica SherlockPhill Lynch, Gerry Munnelley, Christina Munnelley and Ronnie Gillanders


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Energy is vital to nearly allaspects of our daily lives - butwe rarely stop to think about

how or why we use it.

As the price of energycontinues to rise, now is theideal time to consider what

you can do to be more energyefficient. The good news is thatthere are many simple ways to useenergy more efficiently that willsave money and benefit theenvironment.

Hot WaterOf course it should be hot, but itdoesn't need to be scalding. Formost people, setting the cylinderthermostat at 60°C/140°F is finefor bathing and washing. This cansave up to €15 per year.

Light bulbs If you use a particular light for anaverage of four hours or more aday, then replace it with an energy-saving equivalent - which will use

around a quarter of the electricityand last up to 12 times longer. Each energy efficient bulb fittedcould give you an estimated savingof €10.50 off your energy bill peryear.Kettles Heat the amount of water youreally need and if you're using anelectric kettle, make sure youcover the elements. More modernkettles have no visible element soyou use less water, you could also

try to fill a cup and use it as aguide to fill the kettle, so that youboil the right amount of water.

Curtains At night, pull the curtains to stopheat being lost through thewindows.Take care not to drape curtainsover radiators as this will funnelheat straight out of the windows.HeatingTurning the thermostat down byjust 1°C can cut as much as 10% offyour heating bills.You can also save on running costsby heating your home for an hourless each day.

Television, Hi-Fi and Computers Switch off your TV, video and Hi-Fiat the set. Standby can use asmuch as 10%-60%of the electricitythat would be used by the device ifit was switched on. Also don'tforget to turn your Computermonitor off, as it too wasteselectricity if left on.

Appliances When purchasing kitchenappliances such as fridges,freezers, dishwashers and washingmachines, opt for a more energyefficient appliance. An EU Energy Label should bedisplayed (A to G Scale) onappliances for sale in order to helpyou make a choice, "A" being the

most efficient and "G" being theworst guzzler for energy.

Tumble Driers Tumble driers are energy guzzlersso try to use washing lines orairers.Don't put very wet clothing into thedryer, make sure you wring clothingout or spin dry again to help useless energy.

Fridges/Freezers These are the most hardworkingappliances in the home.Avoid putting Warm or Hot Foods inthe fridge, let them cool downfirst. Don't leave the Fridge orFreezer door open, this means thefridge uses more energy to coolitself back down due to the cool airlost opening the door.

Switching Energy SupplierIn the current rising trend ofenergy prices it could well beworth shopping around to savemoney on your energy bills, furtherdiscounts are available if youswitch both gas & electricity to thesame supplier. It is a simple processand there is no disruption to yourexisting energy supply.

InsulationUpgrading loft and, where possible,cavity insulation, will save energyin your home by reducing energylosses through the building fabric.

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Eddi Readerat The Hawkswell Theatre - Sat 14 Feb, 8pm €20/18conc./9 u18s

With a career spanning over 3 decades, Eddi Reader haseffortlessly developed into one of popular music’s mostthrilling and affecting performers. Though first brought into

the limelight as front woman for Fairground Attraction - who’s #1single, Perfect and parent album, First of a Million Kisses, bothtopped the British charts, it was Eddi’s subsequent solo albums thatsignaled her ability to assimilate different musical styles and makethem all very much her own. In particular, The Songs of RobertBurns (2003) was a timeless interpretation showcasing the poemsof Scotland’s national bard and gained her an MBE foroutstanding contributions to the arts. What sets Eddi apart is thedepth and quality of the emotional performance and ability notonly to move the listener, but to connect her experience to that ofher audience. From the traditional to the contemporary, EddiReader extinguishes the preordained boundaries of genre,bringing joyous life to all forms of song. Her rare blend of meltinglytrue vocals and towering romanticism combine with an astute andpragmatic nature to make her a unique and powerful figure incontemporary British music.Eddi’s new and 10th solo venture, Vagabond (Feb 2014) is acaptivating, deeply personal, yet universal sounding collection ofsongs engaging her full stylisticrepertoire. Produced by Eddiherself, it was recorded in herhometown of Glasgow with a castof well chosen musicians andlong-term musical collaboratorsincluding: John Douglas (TrashcanSinatras), Alan Kelly, Ian Carr,Ewen Vernal, Roy Dodds(Fairground Attraction), JohnMcCusker and Boo Hewerdine.Vagabond is a passionate,reflective and whimsical journeythrough family and inspiredmusical and poetic heroes thatreconfirms Eddi’s intuitive ability totransform any song or genre intoher own.

A thank you Sligo event Seamie O'Dowd & Kieran Quinn:A 'Thank you Sligo' eventFREE /Sligo is home to anexceptional diversity of musicaltalent across all music genres. With‘Thank you Sligo’, we wish tocelebrate this incredible talentwhilst thanking you, our localcommunity, for your support.

For the first in our ‘Thank you Sligo’series, we are delighted towelcome two of Sligo’s stalwartmusical voices – Seamie O’Dowdand Kieran Quinn. Both havecarved a serious reputation forexceptional musical abilities bothhere in Sligo, nationally andinternationally. Tickets are free butbooking is essential

SEAMIE O’DOWD & KIERAN QUINN

JOHN SPILLANESun 1 March, 8pm / €18/15conc./7.50 u18

at The Hawkswell Theatre Two-time Meteor awardwinner, John Spillane is amusician, songwriter,storyteller, poet and dreamer.His music transports thelistener and his liveperformances are utterlycaptivating. CollaboratorsPauline Scanlon and PádraigRynne, present ‘a musicaltapestry that ranges from softmelodies to crashingcrescendos’. The wizardry onconcertina and the stunningvocals of Pauline areanchored by Cillian King onguitars, Eoin Walsh on bassand Shane O’Sullivan ondrums. With a voicedescribed as “a superb mix ofchina cup fragility and steelystrength” (Irish Times), PaulineScanlon is one of Ireland’smost cherished traditional

singers and a rising star on theCeltic world stage. Born intothe Irish speaking Gaeltachtcommunity of Dingle inCounty Kerry, Scanlon is as anauthentic interpreter ofIreland’s physical and spirituallandscape and a leadingfemale figure along withartists such as Enya andSinead O’Connor.Described as "one of thefreshest sounds in Irish music",Pádraig Rynne is a virtuosomusician, prolific composerand one of the finestconcertina players in Irishmusic. With a Masters in MusicTechnology and a passion forexploring the synergiesbetween the Tradition andurban genres, he is regardedas one of the most traditionalmusicians of his generation.

THE WIZARD OF OZat The Hawkswell Theatre Tues 24 - Wed 25 Feb,

11am & 8pm€12/10 Child/Student

Top Irish stand-up andTV comic NeilDelamere is coming tothe Hawk's Well withhis brand new tour,The Fresh Prince ofDelamere.Described by TheScotsman as “amaster”, Delamere isrenowned for his on-

stage banter and quick-witted,well-observed yarns and previous toursand international appearances –including the Melbourne InternationalComedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festivaland the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival –have been a sell-out. Expect The FreshPrince of Delamere to deliver the samepowerhouse performance from the star ofRTÉ’s The Panel, 2nd Republic, BBC’s TheBlame Game, Fighting Talk and MichaelMcIntyre's Comedy Roadshow.

THE FRESH PRINCEOF BELAMERE

at The Hawkswell Theatre Fri 13 Feb, 8pm / €20

SWEET CHARITY

The Hawkswell Theatre Tues 17 - Sat 21 Feb, 8pm

€17/14conc.Sweet Charity tells the story

of dance hall hostess CharityHope Valentine, an eternaloptimist who is foreverunlucky in love. Her trustingnature and naiveté makesher prey for a succession ofopportunistic men. The razor-sharp script lifts the veil onthe exquisite agony of livingon the under-side of life. Thisis a comedy with an edge.Directed by Aine Gilmore,with music direction byDavid Mc Evoy andchoreography by SarahMiddleton, Sligo MusicalSociety promises to entertainyou with a highly-theatrical,fast-paced and entertainingshow.

CASH ON DELIVERY

by Michael CooneyMichael Cooney's riotousfarce has all the ingredientsfor a night of hilarity andfun. Eric Swan (aided by hisUncle George andunbeknown to his wife,Linda) has pocketedthousands of euros throughfraudulent welfare claims.When Norman Bassett (thelodger) opens the door to MrJenkins, the Department Inspector, all sorts ofmayhem follows — as does the undertaker,bereavement counsellor, psychiatrist, Norman'sfiancee, a corpse, the onimous Ms Cooper and arather rebellious washing machine!The play is staged by St Farnans Drama group anddirected by Jacinta Gormley. This performancefollows the resounding success of 2012 staging ofSam Cree's Cupid Wore Skirts and 2013 SeparateBeds.Charity night in aid of St. Josephs NS Ballytivnan.For tickets please call:St. Joseph’s School, Ballytivnan, Sligo. Phone No.071 9142453 Mobile :087 7498752.

at The Hawkswell Theatre Sat 28 Feb, 8pm /€15/12conc

The Model 1st March @ 6pm

Follow the yellow brick road as the students of St.Mary’s College tell the story of how Dorothy istransported ‘Over the Rainbow’, to the Land of Ozwhere she shares her journey full of adventureswith Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion. Despite theefforts of the Wicked Witch, Dorothy is eventuallyreturned home with her beloved Toto by the kindlyWizard of Oz.

CatalpaThis classic piece of modern Irishtheatre written & performed byDonal O’Kelly, with live music byTrevor Knight is hosted at BallinaArts Centre on Thursday 12th Feb-ruary, 8pm. Catalpa is the storyof the daring 1875 whaleship res-cue of six Irish prisoners from Fre-mantle penal colony in Australia -all in the vibrant imagination of arejected screenwriter, the bestmovie never made! Catalpa isabout heroes and visionaries, po-litical intrigue and personal loy-alty, with hot romance, conflictedrebels and battles at sea.

An epic adventure story that chal-lenges the nature of heroism. A celebration of the power of livetheatre “lyrical and passionate,satirical and very funny” (IrishTimes).Scotsman Fringe First Award Edin-burgh; Best Event Award Mel-bourne “A masterpiece .. searingly satiri-

cal, comic, tragic, profoundly sen-sitive” The Scotsman “A soaring rip-roaring one-man

adventure” Washington Post“If ever there was a play you

should see, this is it. A true eventin Irish theatre” Irish Examiner

Tickets: €18 / €16. Booking ad-vised. Young-Choon ParkThe South Korean born pianistYoung-Choon Park returns to Bal-lina Arts Centre on Thursday 19thFebruary, 8pmfollowing her memorable concertin 2011. Young-Choon began thestudy of the piano at the age offour and gave her first full recitalwhen she was seven. She playedthe Beethoven Piano ConcertoNo.1 with the Seoul Symphony Or-chestra at the age of nine. Thechild prodigy studied at the Juil-liard School in New York and later

gained the highest masters degreeat the Hochschule in Munich. She has toured extensively, givingover 50 concerts each year in Eu-rope, Scandinavia, South Africaand the United States. She makesmany return visits to major con-cert venues including the Birming-ham Symphony Hall, St. David’sHall in Cardiff, Belfast WaterfrontHall, Alice Tully Hall and LincolnCentre in New York, de Doelen inRotterdam, Frits Philips Saal inEindhoven, Athenaeum Hall inBucharest, Tivoli Koncertsalen in

Copenhagen, Gasteig in Munich,Musikverein in Vienna and theTroldhaugen in Bergen.Tickets: €18 / €16. Booking ad-vised.

The Rhythm of FierceCroí Glan Integrated Dance Com-pany have joined forces with cho-reographer Fearghus Ó Conchúirto make The Rhythm of Fierce, aperformance that rides the energyof club classics from the 1990sand envelops the audience in aworld of fabulous imagination andprimal rhythm. At Ballina ArtsCentre on Sunday 22nd February,8pm, this is a show for everyonewho has ever boogied in their bed-room and felt their fierce freak onthe dance floor. Tickets: €15 /€12. Booking advised.

Children’s Saturday Art Club!Saturdays, 10.30am – 12pm: 5 – 10year oldsThe Saturday Art Club! featuresmultidisciplinary art workshopsdesigned to introduce children toa variety of mediums (includingpainting, clay-modelling, 3Dstructures, drawing, collage andmuch more).Working in a relaxed, playful en-vironment, where children areencouraged to engage with anddevelop their own creativity, theworkshops will be led by the Sat-urday Art Club! team of profes-sional artists. Adm: €10 per session (includes allmaterials). Booking essential.

Writing Courses with MichelleO’Sullivan (BA, MA)

Acclaimed poet Michelle O’Sulli-van (BA, MA) brings her popularwriting courses back to BallinaArts Centre, which include: Begin-ners Creative Writing; Intermedi-ate Creative Writing; AdvancedCreative Writing; The Page to Pub-lication; One-day Intensive Work-shops; Young writers, aged 14-18;Reading Contemporary Short-Sto-ries. Full information on allcourses can be found at: www.bal-linaartscentre.comBallina Arts Centre is open from10am – 6pm Monday to Saturday.For further information on allevents, contact Ballina Arts Cen-tre, Barrett St., Ballina, Co. Mayo.Tel: 096 73593; www.ballinaarts-centre.com

Silent Moves: Aideen Barry withthe Training Ridgepool Centreand Scannán TechnologiesBallina Arts Centre will present anexhibition of video and photogra-phy works from the making of theMayo IGNITE project, SilentMoves. The project involved vi-

sual artist Aideen Barry workingwith Western care’s RidgepoolTraining Centre and Scannán Tech-nologies group. The result of thecollaboration was Silent Moves, ahalf-hour silent film which ex-plored some aspects of disabledlife. IGNITE is a new platform designedto generate Ireland’s most ambi-tious showcasing of talent frompeople with disabilities, led by in-ternational and Irish artists andperformers with disabilities, withprojects taking place in 2014 inCork, Galway and Mayo. Thesecommissions each represented aninvestment of up to €60,000.Silent Moves was commissioned byMayo County Council as part of IG-NITEIGNITE is managed by a uniquepartnership involving the ArtsCouncil, Arts & Disability Ireland(ADI), Cork City Council, GalwayCity and County Councils, andMayo County Council. Runs until28th February. Admission free, allwelcome.


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The study participants, all ofwhom hailed from OlmstedCounty, Minn., filled out a detailedquestionnaire about their typicaldiet over the previous year. Theyalso underwent a series of mem-ory and cognitive tests. None haddementia, but the researchers de-termined from the test resultsthat 163 had MCI.

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Alarge and enthusiasticcrowd turned out atBallina Arts Centre

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and carries with it a strongmessage about disability –will also be shown in theauditorium of the Arts Centreon Wednesday 11th, Friday13th, Wednesday 18th andFriday 20th February, withfour screenings each night (at6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm).Admission is free but bookingis advised. Throughout themonth, there will also be aschools’ screeningsprogramme and opportunitiesfor community groups toattend specially-arrangedscreenings and visits to theexhibition. Sean Walsh, Director ofBallina Arts Centre, said: “Weare all really delighted withthe finished film. The projectwas a hugely successful andenjoyable for all involved.We have been working withthese two groups for anumber of years now, andthis represents the apex ofthe relationship. The IGNITEscheme was all about givingopportunities for groups of

disabled artists to make workof a high calibre, and SilentMoves really is that.”The film uses mime, musicand movement withgreenscreen technology andthe latest animationtechniques, and was inspiredby the classic silent movies ofthe 1930s – the era of BusterKeaton, Clara Bow andCharlie Chaplin. and wasshot on location around

Ballina.Silent Moves was one of threeIGNITE commissions whichrepresent the largest everinvestment in Ireland’s artsand disability sector. IGNITEis a new platform designed togenerate Ireland’s mostambitious showcasing oftalent from people withdisabilities, led byinternational and Irish artistsand performers withdisabilities, with projectstaking place in 2014 and 2015in Galway, Mayo and Cork.These commissions eachrepresent an investment ofup to €60,000. The initiativewill conclude with a tour ofone of the resulting works toall three counties (andbeyond) in 2015. For furtherinformation on Ignite seewww.irelandignite.ie IGNITE is managed by aunique partnership involvingthe Arts Council, Arts &Disability Ireland (ADI), CorkCity Council, Galway City andCounty Councils and MayoCounty Council.For more information, or tobook a place at one of thescreenings, contact BallinaArts Centre, tel: 096 73593 ore-mail:[email protected]

Unbelievable reception for ‘Silent Moves’ in Ballina

13. Some of the cast of Silent Moves with Michelle Mulherin TD and Geraldine Parsons celebratethe launch of Silent Moves exhibition (by Aideen Barry working with Western Care’s RidgepoolTraining Centre and Scannán Technologies) in Ballina Arts Centre recently. Silent Movesexhibition runs until the 28th February, admission is free. Photo: Sara English.

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151 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline........................€28,500151 VW Jetta 1.6TDI.............................................€26,500151 VW Polo 1.4TDI.............................................€18,500151 VW Polo 1.0 5DR petrol.................................€16,000151 VW Golf TDI..................................................€24,500142G VW Polo 1.2TDI T/L “0” mileage.................€16,950141 VW Passat Estate “R” Full Leather (White)......€30,000141 VW Scirocco 2.0TDI 140BHP..........................€26,500141 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI........................................€25,950141 VW Golf 1.6 TDI............................................€19,500141 VW Touran 1.6 tDI 7 Seater............................€27,500132 VW Golf 1.6TDI A/T.......................................€21,500132 VW Jetta C/L A/T ........................................€24,500132 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI Highline...............................€21,000132 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Trendline..............................€18,500132 VW Golf 1.6TDI.............................................€19,500132 VW Polo Cross TDI Extras...............................€17,500132 VW Polo 1.2 5DR...........................................€13,950132 VW Passat 1.6TDI BM....................................€22,5002014 VW Caddy Maxi TDI 7 Seater Extras............€27,5002013 VW Polo 1.2 TDI C/L....................................€15,5002013 VW Touran 1.6TDI 5 Seater..........................€24,5002011 VW Tiguan 2.0DSL Passenger.......................€18,500

BEETLE RANGE141 VW Beetle 1.6DSL..........................................€21,500132 VW Beetle 1.6DSL..........................................€19,5002008 VW Beetle 1.4 Petrol......................................€8,500

PASSAT RANGE141 VW Passat 1.6 BM Choice..............................€23,450141 VW Passat 1.6TDI “R” line..............................€26,500141 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline......................€25,500141 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP C/L.......................€27,500131 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L....................................€23,500132 VW Passat 1.6TDI “R” Line.............................€25,5002012 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L..................................€19,9502012 VW Passat 1.6TDI T/L...................................€18,5002011 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L...................................€17,5002011 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP Sports C/L...........€17,500

POLO RANGE141 VW Polo 1.4 C/L A/T.....................................€18,500141 VW Polo 1.2TDI.............................................€16,500141 VW Polo 1.2 5DR...........................................€14,950131 VW Polo 1.2TDI..............................................€15,000131 VW Polo 1.2 TDI Cross....................................€17,5002012 VW Polo Cross 1.2.......................................€12,5002012 VW Polo TDI................................................€13,5002012 VW Polo 1.2 Comfortline Petrol.....................€12,9502011 VW Polo 1.2TDI............................................€12,500

GOLF RANGE141 VW Golf 1.6TDI Comfortline..........................€22,500141 VW Golf 1.6TDI Trendline...............................€21,000141 VW Golf 1.6TDI Highline Sports Pack.............€25,500141 VW Golf 1.6 TDI H/L A/T...............................€24,500132 VW Golf 1.6TDI Automatic.............................€22,500131 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR......................................€19,5002012 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR....................................€18,5002012 VW Golf 2.0TDI 140BHP Highline.................€21,5002012 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR Plus.............................€19,5002012 VW Golf 1.6 TDI A/T Extras..........................€19,5002012 VW Golf Plus TDI A/T...................................€19,5002011 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5Dr.....................................€16,500

2011 VW Golf Plus Comfortline A/T (15K).............€18,0002010 VW Golf 1.6TDI ..........................................€13,5002010 VW Golf 1.4 5DR ........................................€10,500

JETTA RANGE141 VW Jetta 1.6TDI H/L......................................€24,000141 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline..........................€22,500141 VW Jetta 1.6TDI T/L.......................................€21,500132 VW Jetta TDI Highline ...................................€23,000131 VW Jetta TDI Comfortline................................€21,000131 VW Jetta Petrol...............................................€19,500

AUDI RANGE2012 Audi A4 2.0TDI Extras..................................€26,5002011 Audi A6 2.0 Tdi Extras – Leather /Nav.........€22,5002010 Audi A4 TDI Advant.....................................€15,0002009 Audi A4 TDI Extras......................................€16,5002009 Audi A3 1.9TDI 5DR....................................€12,500 2008 Audi A3 1.6 A/T ..........................................€9,5002008 Audi A3 1.9TDI 5DR.....................................€11,500

AUTOMATIC RANGE141 VW Passat 2.0TDI Comfortline 140BHP DSG..€29,500141 VW Golf Plus A/T TDI Comfortline.................€24,500141 VW Golf 1.6TDI Comfortline..........................€25,500141 VW Polo 1.4 C/L A/T.....................................€18,5002013 VW Up 5DR A/T..........................................€13,5002013 VW Golf 1.6TDI C/L.....................................€22,500132 VW Jetta 1.6TDI C/L......................................€23,5002012 VW Golf Plus C/L A/T..................................€19,5002012 VW Golf 1.6TDI H/L.....................................€21,0002012 VW Golf 1.6TDI “R” Line..............................€19,5002012 VW Jetta 1.6TDI T/L.....................................€18,5002012 Opel Astra 2.0CDTI 5DR A/T........................€18,5002012 VW Passat 2.0TDI Cline 140BHP DSG...........€19,5002011 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Highline .............................€18,5002011 VW Golf Plus TDI C/L...................................€16,500

7 SEATER RANGE141 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Exec 7 Seater Com........€42,500141 Mitsubishi Outlander Passenger 7 Seater DSL.€32,500141 VW Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater............................€28,500132 Opel Zafari DSL 7Seater................................€24,500131 VW Sharan 2.0TDI 7 Seater DSL....................€35,5002013 VW Caddy TDI Maxi 7Seater Extras.............€27,5002012 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL 7Seater...........€24,5002011 VW Sharan 2.0TDI 7Seater...........................€27,5002010 VW Touran 1.6TDI 7seater............................€17,5002008 Mitsubishi Grandis 2.0TDI 7Seater (Leather).€10,5002008 Kia Carnival DSL 7Seater...............................€8,5002008 VW Touran TDI 7 Seater................................€9,500

ESTATE CAR RANGE141 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline DSL Estate.......€28,5002011 Skoda Eligance DSL Estate A/T......................€17,5002011 VW Passat 1.6DSL Estate.............................€18,5002011 VW Passat Highline DSL Estate (Extras).........€21,5002009 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BH Highline................€11,5002008 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline Estate............€10,5002002 VW Passat 1.9TDI Estate................................€3,5002005 VW Golf Estate..............................................€6,500

MERCEDES RANGE131 Mercedes Vito DSl..........................................€15,000 2008 Mercedes C270 DSL....................................€11,5002007 Mercedes E200 DSL......................................€9,5002006 Mercedes A180 DSL......................................€4,500

BMW RANGE131 BMW 316 DSL ( White) (extras)......................€27,5002011 BMW 320DSL..............................................€18,5002008 BMW 320DSL..............................................€11,5002006 BMW 3 Series Petrol......................................€4,5002003 BMW 316 DSL...............................................€4,5002002 BMW 318i DSL..............................................€2,5002001 BMW 316 DSL...............................................€1,850

HYUNDAI RANGE141 Hyundai IX35 DSL Passenger..........................€24,500141 Hyundai 130 Van...................................€14,500+VAT131 Hyundai Veloster Coupe 1.3 5DR....................€16,5002011 Hyundai i30 SW 1.6DSL...............................€12,5002009 Hyundai Getz 1.1 5DR...................................€7,5002008 Hyundai 1.6 Coupe LX...................................€7,5002008 Hyundai Santa Fe Passenger 7 Seater...........€11,500

MITSUBISHI RANGE141 Mitsubishi Spacestar 1.2 5dr Extras.................€12,500141 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2DSL Extras 5Seater.........€42,500141 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 DSL Passenger..................€25,5002013 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2DSL Passenger........€29,500132C Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater..............................€27,5002012 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8DSL..............................€16,5002012 Mitsubishi Outlander Pass 2.2DSL 7 Seat......€25,5002011 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 5DR...................................€9,000

MAZDA RANGE2008 Mazda 3 1.6 DSL...........................................€7,5002007 Mazda 6 2.0 Touring DSL..............................€7,5002006 Mazda 3 1.6 A/T..........................................€5,5002003 Mazda 6 2.0DSL...........................................€2,5002003 Mazda 2 Petrol.............................................€2,5002002 Mazda Domino 1.5 A/T.................................€1,650

FORD RANGE141 Ford Focus 1.6DSl ........................................€18,5002011 Ford Mondeo DSL........................................€13,5002011 Ford Focus 1.6 DSL.......................................€11,5002011 Ford C-Max 1.6DSL......................................€16,5002009 Ford Focus DSL..............................................€9,0002009 Ford Focus Dsl Estate.....................................€8,5002008 Ford Mondeo 1.8DSL....................................€9,5002007 Ford Focus 1.6 DSl.........................................€7,500

NISSAN RANGE2012 Nissan Qashqui 1.6 DSL Passenger...............€18,5002010 Nissan 1.5 DSL ............................................€15,5002011 Nissan Micra 1.0 5Dr...................................€10,5002011 Nissan Note DSL 1.5 Van.......................€6,500+VAT2008 Nissan Primera 1.6 Petrol...............................€6,5002007 Nissan Note 1.5DSL SVE...............................€6,5002007 Nissan Almera 1.5.........................................€4,500

OPEL RANGE132 Opel Zafari 7 Seater DSL...............................€22,5002012 Opel Insignia 1.8 SDI...................................€12,5002011 Opel Combi 1.3 DSL Van................................€7,5002011 Opel Vivaro 2.0DSL Comm...........................€11,5002010 Opel Antara 2.0CDTI Design Model.............€12,5002010 Opel Insignia 2.0TDI....................................€12,5002010 Opel Astra 2.0CDTI 5Dr DSL A/T..................€18,5002010 Opel Corsa 1.3DSL......................................€10,5002009 Opel (Vauhall ) Astra 1.4 Life.........................€8,5002009 Opel Astra 1.7 DSL........................................€7,5002008 Opel Vectra DSl.............................................€7,500

PEUGEOT RANGE2012 Peugeot 3008 DSL Extras..............................€17,5002009 Peugeot 407 1.6 HDI SR................................€8,5002009 Peugeot 207 5DR...........................................€7,5002008 Peugeot 308 1.6DSL (40K).............................€7,5002008 Peugeot 307 1.6 5DR.....................................€7,5002007 Peugeot 407 DSL ..........................................€5,5002006 Peugeot 307 1.6 5DR....................................€6,000

RENAULT RANGE2011 Renault Grand Scenic DSL 7 Seater ..............€13,5002007 Renault Megane 1.4 petrol.............................€4,9502006 Renault Megane Coupe DSL..........................€6,0002006 Renault Laguna 1.9DSL..................................€4,5002005 Renault Megane 1.5 DSL...............................€3,500

SEAT RANGE2007 Seat Cordoba 1.4DSL 5DR............................€6,5002003 Seat Ibiza 1.2 5DR........................................€2,0002003 Seat Inca 1.9 DSL Van...................................€2,500

SKODA RANGE2012 Skoda 1.6 DSL Elegance...............................€17,5002011 Skoda Fabia 1.2 5DR Ambient........................€9,5002011 Skoda Octavia 1.9 DSL.................................€14,5002011 Skoda Yeti DSL.............................................€15,5002011 Skoda Elegance DSL A/T...............................€17,5002007 Skoda Superb 1.9 DSL Extras.........................€6,5002007 Skoda 1.9TDI Estate.......................................€7,5002006 Skoda Octavia 1.4 Ambient...........................€4,9502005 Skoda 1.9TDI Estate.......................................€5,500

TOYOTA RANGE2012 Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL Strata........................€21,500 2011 Toyota RAV 4 2.2DSL Passenger 2x2(13K)....€21,5002011 Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL Aura.........................€13,5002011 Toyota Avensis 23.0DSL Estate......................€13,5002011 Toyota Corolla D4D......................................€15,500

VOLVO RANGE2010 Volvo S40 2.0DSL A/T.................................€14,5002007 Volvo S40 1.6 DSL.........................................€7,5002006 Volvo S40 1.6 DSL.........................................€6,5002006 Volvo V50 2.4 DSL A/T..................................€6,500

OTHER MAKES2009 Diahatsu Sirion 1.0 5Dr..................................€7,5002012 Honda Civic 2.2 DSL....................................€18,500

SPECIAL OFFERS2008 Peugeot 407 DSL...........................................€5,0002008 Nissan Tida Petrol..........................................€5,0002006 Ford Fusion ...................................................€4,0002006 Ford Mondeo DSL.........................................€3,5002005 Renault Clio 3DR ( tested)..............................€3,0002005 VW Bora 1.4 Petrol........................................€3,5002005 Mazda 3 1.6 5DR.........................................€3,5002004 VW Bora 1.9DSL..........................................€3,0002004 Hyundai Elantra 1.6.......................................€2,0002004 Citroen Picasso 1.6........................................€2,5002004 Citroen Xsara 1.5 5DR...................................€2,5002004 Mazda 2.0DSL Touring Model.......................€2,5002004 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.3 Petrol............................€3,5002004 Mitsubishi Grandis Petrol 7 Seater..................€4,0002003 Citroen Multispace 1.4 5Seater......................€2,5002003 Opel Astra 1.4 Petrol.....................................€2,5002003 Opel Astra 1.4 Tested + Taxed.......................€2,500

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