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WITH the recent debacle overtransparency at Irish Water manycouncils around the region are

focusing on the potential loss of incomeas a result of the revenue transfer to thewater authority.

Earlier this week, in Donegal, Fianna Fáil,Sinn Fein and an independent councillorbrought national focus on the water incomeissue when they refused to approve theirCounty Council's 2014 budget.

One of the key issues cited by the triowas the loss of the Council's water revenueto the newly formed Irish Water. Thecouncil was only eventually saved fromabolition through the absence of a FiannaFail councilor.

The authorities, in general, are incensedwith what the public have alreadyadjudged as a mixture of arrogance andbragging when it emerged that the IrishWater spent €50 million on consultancyfees and a further €50 million on start-upcosts. They are now under scrutiny by theDail Committee on the Environment.

In Sligo, the impact is likely to be felt inCouncil chambers, as they contemplate lossof major revenue streams to anorganisation which, so far, has not beenaccountable publicly in any manner for itsspending.

The loss to Sligo County Council ofrevenue streams such as water will deepenits difficulties in dealing with its deficit,particularly in the aftermath of theLisadell decision. The possibility of servicecuts when the new council meets in thesummer seem large on the horizon.

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The Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin meets Kealan McCabe, Donal Lowry andDavid Sullivan from Summerhill College, Sligo at the BT Young Scientists Exhibitionat the RDS in Dublin last week. Their project was entitled: "Intuition vs Analysis"

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AFIANNA Fáil candidate in next May'slocal elections has described the delayin finalising the routes for the 440kV

pylons through Mayo as ‘a cynical move’.Lisa Chambers, who is contesting a seat in

the Castlebar electoral area, said it is clearthat Fine Gael and the Labour Party realisehow politically sensitive the pylon issue is forpeople all over the county and their localelection candidates are obviously worriedabout the impact the EirGrid project willhave on their campaigns.

She argued: “Delaying the decision onpylon routes is clearly a tactic to limit theimpact the EirGrid project will have on thelocal and European elections for thegovernment parties. “However, the cat isalready out of the bag. People who mightpossibly be affected are already aware of theproposed routes for these pylons anddelaying the decision is not going to removethis issue from their memories for the periodsurrounding the elections.”

Pylon delay describedas 'cynical' in Mayo

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Continued from front page: Mayo councilorGerry Murray has called on Minister Phil Hoganand Irish Water CEO John Tierney to resignover attempts to justify such largeconsultants’ fee.

To add to the pain business owners in townslike Ballina and Westport will face rate hikesto bring them into line with Mayo countycouncil “standards”.

Earlier this week, the Public Expenditureand Reform Minister Brendan Howlinconfirmed that Irish Water will be brought“fully” into Freedom of Information. “All thedocuments pertaining to Irish Water should beavailable to public scrutiny,” he said at a pressbriefing.

Irish Water have insisted that it awarded allof its contracts in line with EU rules onprocurement. It also noted that it wanted toensure transparency and value for moneythroughout the setting up process.

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BAD news on the jobs front forRoscommon last week withthe announcement that thirtyjobs are set to be lost withthe impending closure of theFearna Nursing Home inElphin.

The closure is a major blowto the locality and marks thebeginning of a difficult NewYear for workers.

News of the closure wasannounced to staff andresidents on Monday morning.It is understood that the

nursing home is due to windup operations by the end ofMarch. Thirty full timepositions will be lost at thefacility.

This will be a major blow tothe Elphin area where anumber of suppliers will alsobe hit by the closure.

Owner of the FearnaNursing Home group, Boyleman Martin O’ Dowd, said hewas left with “little choice”as the old convent building,which housed the Elphin

facility, dated to the 1840sand could not meet the newbuilding regulations. “This isan orderly wind down and hasnothing to do with the qualityof care; we just cannot meetthe new building regulations.

The fact that the oldconvent building, which datesto 1840, is a listed buildingalso poses problems,”explained Mr O’Dowd.

The new buildingregulations includestipulations about ensuites forevery room, which posed adifficulty for Fearna in Elphin.Mr O’Dowd stressed that theclosure was not due to “aquality of care issue” and theresidents were very happy inthe nursing home.

The nursing nurse currentlyfacilitates eighteen residentswho must now relocate or findalternative accommodation bythe end of March. It isexpected that a number ofresidents will relocate to thesister Fearna Nursing Home,Fearna Manor Nursing Home inCastlerea. While residentshave until the end of March torelocate, it is expected thatoperations may in fact wind

down in about two to threeweeks.

The old convent building atBishop Street, Elphin hasoperated as a nursing homefor the past nineteen years.The Meadowlands NursingHome in Cloonfad, which wasalso part of the Fearna groupclosed last July. Owner MartinO’Dowd stressed that theFearna Manor Nursing Home inCastlerea would continue tooperate as normal.

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WHILE the north-west in generalsuffered as a result of the recentstorms and floods county Mayo, in

particular has been badly hit withunprecedented levels of coastal erosion thatwill take a long time to repair. While clean-up operations are under way, residents ofnorth Mayo and West Mayo are starting tocount the costs. The almost completedestruction of the famed Bertra Beach, nearMurrisk, Westport, and its car park andentrance road, was just one example of thedevastation. An old stone hump-backedbridge at Carraholly was completely washedaway on the Friday. Further north thedestruction was apparent from Blacksod to

Belmullet to Doohoma, while further inland,Ballina is dealing with the aftermath of theMoy having burst its banks.Everywhere, smooth pristine beaches weretransformed as large boulders and debriswere washed inland on the Thursday andSunday night. Also, land in areas ofTallaghbawn, Doohoma Head and Dooloughhave been rendered unworkable such hasbeen the extent of the damage. There wasextensive damage from the ferry to DoohomaHead as waters came on to farmland.There have been calls on the local authoritiesto ‘come to the rescue of local farmers’ asgood farming land in Doohoma and Geesalahad been ruined after stone, rubble and

debris washed in from the coast. It is feared there will be a large cost involvedin restoring the farmland to a workable state.In Belmullet, the sea wall was breached inplaces along the Shore Road and Quay Road.Locals are afraid that if a tide similar to thatseen on the Friday were to happen again, theentire wall would collapse. A wall collapsed at Faulmore beach inBlacksod as a result of the storms and floods.A man from Blacksod had to be rescued fromhis car by firemen after driving into deeptidal water on a low-lying road. Bill Heffronfrom Aughleam got into difficulty while tryingto get away from his storm thrashed homebut raised the alarm using his mobile phonewhen he got into difficulty. People in Geesala were cut off for a time onFriday as the tide came across the BangorRoad making it impassable, and there wassignificant flooding between Drum andEllybay. Following the extended period ofstormy weather locals in the Belmullet areaare calling for remedial works in theDoolough, Dooyork and Doohoma areas inorder to lessen the effects of erosion on thecoastline. The regular planting of bent grasswhich survives salt water has been suggested.

Moy Banks burstMeanwhile in Ballina, flooding was caused inthe town after the River Moy burst its bankson the Friday morning. Water levels reachedunprecedented heights with Clare Street,Ardbuckle Row, Bachelors’ Walk andCathedral Road becoming flooded. The town’s Ice House hotel experienced onlyminor flood damage to the lower groundfloor, despite its close proximity to the river. Ballina Town Councillor Willie Nolan reportedseveral feet of floodwater in the town wherethe Moy burst its banks. According to CllrNolan, the breach was caused by acombination of high tides, high wind speedsand falling rain. Clean-up efforts arecontinuing in the town and debris is beingremoved from the slipway at The Quay.

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PEOPLE from Sligo will be interested to knowthat a film shot on location in the county willbegin a tour of the world's premier filmfestivals in the United States later thismonth.

Meantime, its main star, Brendan Gleeson,will take to the stage in the Hawks Well

Theatre later this week to show his musicalprowess.

The 100 minute film ''Calvary'' was filmedat Strandhill, Easkey and in Rush, Co Dublin.

Some scenes in the black comedy featuringBrendan Gleeson were shot in Sligo towncentre.

But it is unclear if those have beenincluded in the version which will have itspremiere at the prestigious Sundance Festivalin Utah in the United States later this month.

''Calvary'' tells the story of a priest with adeath sentence on his head after he isthreatened during Confession and given sevendays to put his affairs in order.

The Director is John Michael McDonagh,who also had Gleeson on board in his big-screen breakthrough comedy ''The Guard.''

The film will also feature in the mainBerlin and Dublin film festivals in Februarybefore its general screen release in Ireland,the UK and Australia in April.

The co-stars in ''Calvary'' include ChrisO'Dowd, Kelly Reilly, Aidan Gillen andcomedian Dylan Moran.

Actress Orla O'Rourke is Zambian born butvery well known to Irish TV audiences fromher regular role as Sinead Kelly in ''TheClinic.'' Other cast members include CanadianMarie-Josee Croze, who previously played aDutch assassin in Steven Spielberg's 2005 filmon the Munich Olympics massacre of Israeliathletes.

Gleeson's son Domhnall also stars in''Calvary'' along with other Irish actors and TVstars who Ronan Wilmot, Pat Shortt and DavidMcSavage.

WE’VE experienced it many timebefore – the horrific consequences ofpeople not controlling their pets. Two

in-lamb ewes were mauled to death andmore animals were left in a distressed stateafter a dog attack in the Drumshanbo-LeitrimVillage area last week.

A farmer made the shocking discovery onJanuary 6 and found two dogs, believedresponsible for the attack, in the vicinity ofhis flock.

The dogs were traced to a nearby homeand were beloved family pets.

The farmer who owns the flock said he did

not want to be named but he urged all dogowners to ensure that their animals are notroaming free, especially as sheep are startingthe lambing season.

IFA Leitrim County Chairperson PatGilhooly has echoed this call stating thatsheep flocks are already under enough stressbecause of ongoing bad weather.

“It is essential that all dogs are kept undercontrol and we are asking dog owners in bothrural and urban areas to keep their dogs tiedor in kennels during lambing season,” hesaid. “If anyone sees stray dogs in or aroundfarm land immediately contact the owner orthe warden. Don’t just ignore it. Dogs can doan awful lot of damage and it’s totallyunacceptable to see situations like thisoccurring again this year.”

Co Leitrim Veterinary Officer, JamesMadden, described the situation as verydistressing.

“Dog owners have a responsibility to keeptheir pets under control at all times. Itdoesn’t matter how well you think you knowyour dog, you may not think that it has thepotential to be a killer, but the fact remainsthat when dogs come together in a pack theyhunt and will cause damage like this,” hetold the Leitrim Observer following theattack.

“This sort of attack not only causesphysical damage to the animals targeted bythe dogs, but the stress of being attackedcan also affect other animals in the flock,causing them to spontaneously abort theirlambs. The losses to farmers can be huge andit is important that dogs are not allowed toroam loose,” he said.

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Signs of a DivaON Saturday 22nd February, 8pm Ballina Arts Centrepresent Signs of Diva, by the internationally-ac-claimed UK-based Graeae Theatre Company. Signs ofa Diva follows the adventures of mousey old Sue theundertaker from Bingley Bridge. No one knows she’sa Diva fanatic, until one day she is offered a cabaretspot at Harry’s Place. Overnight, Tammy Frascati isborn and Sue finds herself hurtling to stardom andLas Vegas, signing the songs of her favourite Divas,Billie Holiday, Dusty Springfield, Ella Fitzgerald &Gloria Gaynor. But, as success beckons a handsomestranger pierces Sue’s heart. What does she do? Canshe have both?

The show is a one woman tour-de-force with Caro-line Parker, known as ‘Britain’s favourite deaf diva’at the helm. All performances include signed songs,captioned text and audio description. The show isfull of classic songs by all the divas, given a freshtwist for those who can’t hear who may be discover-ing the songs for the first time, and also for thosewho can hear, but who will see them in a new light.A most see for all you Diva fans!

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Ballina Arts Centre would like to wish all its pa-trons a happy and prosperous 2014 and looks forwardto entertaining you with a varied line up of showsand events during the year.

OVER fifty of the top traveland lifestyle journalists in theNetherlands attended thisyear’s ‘Ierland Press Awards’ –organised by Tourism Irelandin Amsterdam. UrsulaSchweiger of Island View

Riding Stables (Grange, CoSligo) flew to Amsterdam, toaddress the journalists inattendance and tell them allabout Sligo and the WildAtlantic Way.This was the seventh year of

the awards – which recogniseand commend the Dutchjournalists in attendance, allof whom have written orbroadcast about holidays onthe island of Ireland during2013. Prizes were awarded onthe night in five differentcategories, including ‘SpecialInterest’, ‘Photography’,‘Papers’, ‘Lifestyle’ and‘Blogger of the Year’. TourismIreland thanked the membersof the media for their effortsthrough the year in helping tohighlight Ireland as a fantasticdestination for Dutchholidaymakers. The event was also anexcellent opportunity forTourism Ireland to launch theWild Atlantic Way – Ireland’sfirst long-distance drivingroute, stretching from theInishowen Peninsula in CoDonegal to Kinsale in Co Cork– to the influentialjournalists.Aileen Hickey, TourismIreland’s manager for theNetherlands, said: “TourismIreland was delighted to

recognise these influentialjournalists for their workduring 2013, helping us in ourefforts to raise awareness ofthe island of Ireland amongpotential Dutchholidaymakers. Our extensivepublicity programme is a keyelement of our promotionseach year, to highlight Irelandas a ‘must see’ destinationand grow Dutch visitornumbers. 2013 has been agood year for tourism fromthe Netherlands – with thelatest CSO figures, fromAugust to October, showingvisitor numbers from theBenelux countries up over+17% on the same three-month period last year.“We have a busy programme

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The famous Canadianastronaut who putIreland on the map with

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organisation has enlisted hishelp to showcase some of ourtop visitor attractions andexperiences over the comingfive days.

Former InternationalSpace Station commanderColonel Chris Hadfield was atthe BT Young Scientist andTechnology Exhibition. Heand his wife Helene spent

several days as ‘tourists’ –visiting places like Croke Parkand the Guinness Storehousein Dublin.

His itinerary also includedDonegal (where he learned‘cúpla focal’ from some localschoolchildren) and thespectacular InishowenPeninsula, the starting pointof the Wild Atlantic Way.

Tourism Ireland will createthree short films ofHadfield’s five-day visit –featuring different themeslike Gaelic games, ourspectacular scenery andmajor visitor attractions.These films will then beshared by Tourism Irelandwith its Facebook fans(almost 2 million) and Twitterfollowers (109,000+) aroundthe world, shining a spotlighton some of the many greatthings to see and do on aholiday in Ireland; the filmswill also be shared withinfluential internationaltravel and lifestyle media,through an extensivepublicity and PR campaign.Niall Gibbons, TourismIreland’s CEO, said: “We aredelighted to welcome ChrisHadfield to Ireland. I wouldlike to personally thank himfor his tremendousgenerosity in agreeing tohelp us promote the island ofIreland around the world. Ofcourse, he already beganpromoting Ireland last year,with the dramatic photos hetweeted from theInternational Space Stationto his huge Twitter fanbase.Chris is an enormouslypopular, global figure and Iam confident that our filmsof his visit to Ireland will beseen and shared by millionsof potential holidaymakersaround the world – inspiringthem to come and samplethe destination forthemselves.”

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Bluegrass legend forBallina Arts CentreON Saturday 1st February, 8pm Ballina Arts Centrepresents The Nation Blackwell Bluegrass Band led byCurtis Blackwell. After more than 40 years of play-ing bluegrass music, Curtis Blackwell still captivatesaudiences with his high, powerful voice and the sin-cerity expressed in his singing. Curtis Blackwell is amember of the Atlanta Country & Bluegrass MusicHall of Fame and a former member of Bill Monroe'sBluegrass Boys. He has performed on the Grand OleOpry and travelled extensively throughout the east-ern U.S. performing at many of the historic Bluegrassfestivals. So fans of high quality bluegrass and Amer-ican country music don’t miss this opportunity tohear and see this award-winning band.Tickets €15/€12 website www.ballinaartscentre.comfor more information or call 096 73593 to reserveyour tickets.

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Ursula Schweiger, Island View Riding Stables, Grange, CoSligo – speaking about the Wild Atlantic Way at TourismIreland’s press awards 2013 in Amsterdam. Ursula ispictured with Aileen Hickey, Tourism Ireland. Pic – TourismIreland

Colonel Hadfield’s was in Buncrana, where he learned ‘cúpla focal’ Gaeilge from someof the local schoolchildren. He will also attend a traditional music session and see thespectacular Inishowen Peninsula, the starting point of the Wild Atlantic Way, duringhis time in Donegal Pictured above Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield gives an insightinto the life of an astronaut to pupils at Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha. Tourism Ireland hasenlisted the help of Colonel Hadfield to showcase Donegal and Ireland as a top holidaydestination. Pic – John McConnell/jmac.ie (no repro fee)


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The camp will run in Sligo IT, on the 18th ofJanuary, from 10am – 1pm for primary schoolstudents and 2pm – 5pm for secondary schoolstudents. The camps are aimed at studentswith dyslexia and dyspraxia, a condition thataffects coordination and fine motor skills,including writing.

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Mr Cameron's announcementcomes as the French energy giantTotal has announced it will investmillions with a 40% interest in twoshale gas exploration licences inthe UK. Mr Cameron said: "A keypart of our long-term economicplan to secure Britain's future is toback businesses with betterinfrastructure. "That's why we'regoing all out for shale. It will meanmore jobs and opportunities forpeople, and economic security forour country."

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In a vast hanger on the outskirts of Shanghai,the banging of hammers and screeching ofdrills indicates a company in a hurry.

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Woody Allen's former girlfriend Mia Farrowand their son Ronan have criticised the life-time achievement award he was given at theGolden Globes.When the director’s tribute began to start,the actress, who had been tweeting through-out the show, stopped and said on the mi-croblogging site: "Time to grab some icecream & switch over to #GIRLS."The former couple's son Ronan was more ex-plicit, saying on Twitter: “Missed the WoodyAllen tribute - did they put the part where awoman publicly confirmed he molested her atage 7 before or after Annie Hall?”His message was believed to be referring toAllen and Farrow’s adopted daughter Dylan.There were allegations in 1992 that Allen in-appropriately touched her as a seven-year-old.

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higher-than-average sales of thehardiest plants as people fear losingthe more tender varieties. Theseplants are pretty well unavailable,and the prices have gone updramatically as stock becamescarcer and scarcer. However, in theIrish context, with such a rural

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The day of love....Butsometimes Valentine’s Daycan end up being the least

romantic day of the year with themajority of people buying thesame thing for their loved oneyear in year out. The same oldflowers, chocolates or even a

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Consider making something forone anotherThere is one sure fire way to giveyour partner something unique isto make it yourself. It could besomething as simple as a card, oryou could try being a bit moreambitious and use your home PCalong with a bit of your creativegenius to make something; acollage of photographs offavourite times together. Youcould even try writing a poem orcompiling a list of things you loveabout your partner or possiblymaking a CD of songs you bothlike.


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JewelleryOkay, so it’s the obvious choice,but who isn’t partial to a bit of

jewelry or a nice watch? If youdon’t really know what to buythen try asking one of yourpartner’s friends what they thinkthey might like. Remember tokeep the receipt and don’t beoffended if they don’t like it — itis better to swap it than wasteyour money.

Spend some quality timetogetherForget nagging about how eachof you spend your spare time —why not get together? Go for around of golf, take a long walk orgo to the theater together — anyof your favourite pastimes.Consider doing something that

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Flower ideasIf you really must say it withflowers, then consider doingsomething original. You couldhave rose petals strewn aroundthe house, in the bedroom andbathroom, or simply arrange tohave them delivered to theworkplace or the restaurant

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And if you happen to be byyourself ...Maybe you’re one of the manywho is without a significant otherand maybe alone on Valentine’sDay — but this does not mean youhave to miss out on the fun. If youdon’t have anybody else to spoil,why not take it as an opportunityto spoil yourself! Treat yourself toa bit of pampering, buy yourselfsomething nice, or head out for afun evening with a friend. Spendthe day doing what you want todo and make it a special day justfor you.


Nation Blackwell is a bluegrass musicsupergroup led by Curtis Blackwell, formersinger and guitarist with the legendary Bill

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After more than 40 years of playing bluegrassmusic, still captivates audiences with his high,powerful voice and the sincerity expressed in hissinging. Blackwell is a member of the AtlantaCountry & Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, and is aformer member of Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys.

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Multi-instrumentalist Chuck Nation playsfiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, and bass equallywell, and has won numerous awards and conteststhroughout the South with all instruments,including the Louisiana State FiddleChampionship and the 2012 Georgia StateMandolin Championship!

Susan Nation grew up in a musical family,learning to sing and play the acoustic uprightbass by playing music with her dad and brother,Denny Blount, who played banjo with thelegendary Jim & Jesse McReynolds. Later, whenshe met and married Chuck, they performedtogether at venues like the New Orleans World'sFair, in the group Country Comfort, and as afamily group in churches, conferences, TV, andradio programs across the southeast and in manyforeign countries. Completing the line-up, Gary‘Biscuit’ Davis has won the National BluegrassBanjo Championship in 1979, 1988, 1996 and2012. He became Dolly Parton's bandleader in2002 and co-producer of her bluegrass album,Halos & Horns. His first recording experiencecame in 1973, when he recorded an album,Playing on the Moon, with a band that he formedwith Bob Thiele, Jr., son of influential jazzproducer and founder of the Flying Dutchmanlabel, Bob Thiele. He has toured nationally andinternationally with Dolly and currently heads upthe band at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede inPigeon Forge, Tn.

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The Countdown is on forJunk Kouture 2014

Artistic and creative secondary schoolpupils across Ireland are beingencouraged to get their hands on

industrial, electrical, commercial anddomestic waste products and turn theminto pieces of fashion art as the deadlinefor entries to the 2014 Junk KoutureRecycled Fashion competition proudlysupported by Bank of Ireland and theEuropean Recycling Platform (ERP) loomscloser – Jan 31st.

Last year’s competition saw St. Mary’sSecondary School pupils Ta Naw Naw, ChitMya Noe and Ta Si Si reach the grand finalof the competition with their glamorousdesign Say Mo Wah which was awarded theRed Carpet Award which saw Ta Naw Nawmodel the creation on the Red Carpet atthe Royal Film Premiere of Mandela: LongWalk to Freedom last month in London. Itwas a very successful year for Mayo in thecompetition and Junk Kouture isencouraging more pupils from the county totake part this year.

Created in 2010 by entrepreneursElizabeth Curran and Troy Armour from Co.Donegal, the Junk Kouture competition hasseen thousands of teenagers’ worksubmitted over the past three years, withsome spectacular and awe-inspiring piecesgracing the competition’s regional andnational catwalks. Last year the GrandFinal was attended by over 2000 spectatorsin the Bord Gais Energy Theatre which sawLimerick Students ‘Ultra Violet Wash’ walkaway with the top prize of €2,500 for theirschool, €1000 worth of IT equipment, €500cash and a trip to the Cannes Film Festival.

This year Junk Kouture is proudlysupported by Bank of Ireland and ERP, theonly pan-European compliance scheme forelectronic waste and battery recycling. Thecatwalk shows which will take place to seewho proceeds to the grand final will takeplace in theatres regionally throughoutMarch and promise to be unforgettableshows, for the audience let alone thecontestants, if last year’s competition isanything to go by – audience membersdancing in the aisles, fog horns sounding forsupport and audience sing-alongs to classichits to name a few of the highlights!

Bank of Ireland Youth Marketing Manager

Conor Mc Glynn commented “We arealways looking at ways of supportingsecondary school initiatives. For the secondyear running, we are delighted to besupporting Junk Kouture in such a creativecompetition that gives us an opportunity toinvest in the students amazing talent andtheir promising future in the fashion world.With our large customer base among thestudent population the partnership is anexcellent fit and provides a meaningfulplatform for us to engage with our youngcustomers. We would like to wish all theparticipants the very best of luck this yearand look forward to seeing some creativeand amazing entries at the regional finals.”

Martin Tobin, ERP managing director,said: “We are getting to the exciting stageof this competition again. At ERP, we havebeen consistently impressed by the fun,fashionable and creative way studentsconvey the reuse/recycle/refashionmessage behind Junk Kouture. We wouldlike to wish all the entrants the best of luckand we look forward to seeing their work atthe finals.”

Junk Kouture is the leading fashion andart competition for secondary schoolstudents across Ireland and has areputation, among many, as being the mostcreative.

Elizabeth Curran, Co-Founder JunkKouture reveals “It’s shaping up to be anelectrifying competition this year and weare very excited to see the standard ofentries. Don’t forget registration begins onFriday 24th January and is to be completedentirely online this year throughwww.junkkouture.com where studentsmust upload pictures of their creation andmusic to accompany their performance onthe catwalk”. Tickets for the spectacularcatwalk shows happening regionallythroughout March are currently on salefrom the theatres - The Millennium Forum,UCH Limerick, The Helix, Dublin and TheRoyal Theatre Castlebar.Junk Kouture Recycled Fashion Competition2014 proudly supported by Bank of Irelandand the European Recycling Platform (ERP)is open to all second level students. Forfurther information, please visitjunkkouture.com, Facebook or Twitter.

Pat Shortt hits Ballina as part of the finalIrish tour of his hit one-man comedy showcharting the life of Dixie Walsh. Sololounge musician Dixie ('Jumbo BreakfastRoll', 'Where Did My Money Go?') invitesyou to a tribute night to Dixie where allhis peers and friends (the audience) cometo celebrate his career. During the nightDixie reminisces about the path his careerhas taken and the struggles he has had toendure to get to the top of his game.

Pat Shortt is one of Ireland’s best-lovedcomedians. As the character Dixie Walsh,he has had one of the country's biggest-selling number one singles with ‘TheJumbo Breakfast Roll’. Until now themuch-loved Dixie Walsh was a characterwho appeared in two of Pat’s sell outshows – “You Won’t Get Away With ThatHere” and “The Hall“. Now Dixie takescentre stage to tell his life story andshares his unique style of music with you

in Pat’s new show 'I Am The Band'. PatShortt’s quirky interpretation of rural Irishcharacters brings to life: Dixie’s mother,his teacher and other locals who queue upto recall their daft memories of Dixie andhis music.

'I Am The Band' is a hilarious look at lifeon the back roads between Ireland’s dancehalls, and a tribute to one of this country’strue music legends - Dixie Walsh.

“ Pat Shortt is a master of the art oflampooning the weird and wonderfulcharacters of rural Ireland. One of ourmost successful funny men seemingly hasplenty of devilment up his sleeve, and it’sa pleasure to witness it close up” – EamonSweeney, Irish Independent

Pat Shortt is fresh from his recentsuccess as Jonnypateenmike in MartinMcDonagh’s ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’ andstarring alongside Daniel Radcliffe, wherehe wowed audiences in London's West Endand was described as ‘Superb’‘Tremendous’ & ‘Gloriously Ghastly’ bycritics, here’s what they said;

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"...news-gossip Johnnypateenmike, 'themost boring old fecker in Ireland', playedwith obnoxious glee by PatShortt." - PhilipFisher, British Theatre Guide

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The Sligo Fun Company first brought “JesusChrist Superstar” to the Hawk’s Well stage 25years ago and return again with this classic showfollowing their sell-out run of “Jesus ChristSuperstar” in August 2013. This world famous

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The Mode / Thu. 16 Jan. – Thu.10 Apr. The Model is delighted topresent its spring programme ofthe very best in internationaland independent cinema inpartnership with Sligo FilmSociety. Membership and ticketsfor individual screenings areavailable through Sligo FilmSociety from 7.30 pm prior toeach screening Thu. 09 Jan.8pm Blue JasmineThu. 16 Jan. 8pm Like Father,

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This will be Sligo General Hospital MusicalSociety‘s 17th Pantomime.This band of talentedHSE employees have been entertaining Sligoaudiences for more than 16 years and havedonated more than 110,000 euro to local Sligocharities.Guaranteed to shake those post-Christmas bluesaway, just what the doctor ordered!

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It's normal to disagreeIt may help to know that argumentsaren't necessarily a sign that yourfamily is dysfunctional."If you are willing to get into anydepth of a relationship with anyoneand be genuine, you will eventuallyrun into areas in which the two ofyou don't see eye to eye," saysSimon Rego, PsyD, director of psy-chology training at MontefioreMedical Center, in the Bronx, N.Y.The same is true, of course, in fam-ily relationships, he says.

Although there usually is less con-flict in superficial relationships,Rego says, "You don't get the rich-ness of human connection."

Don't drink too muchJennifer S. (not her real name), aneditor and mom from New Jersey,learned this lesson the hard waywhen her liberal family teamed upon her beloved—but conserva-tive—stepdad during a boozy post-9/11 argument that ended with himleaving the house.

She didn't witness the scene, butknew it took a while for the familyto heal or even dare to get to-gether.

But a recent vacation was a greatsuccess, she says, largely becausethey avoided getting into touchysubjects after having a few drinks.

Recognize your triggersAs you prepare for your next familygathering, think about what's hap-pened in the past, and also aboutwhat others do that triggers you toreact, says Julie Glovin, a clinical so-cial worker from Worcester, Mass."What feelings come up when youget triggered?" Glovin says. "Do youhave a history of not being vali-dated in your thoughts? Not heard?What happens to you physically andbehaviorally? Does your stomachhurt? Do you want to cry? Do youreach for another glass of wine?"

Identifying your triggers canhelp you control your anger.

Take a time-outIf you're starting to feel angry orthreatened, it's a good idea to takea time-out to collect your thoughts."Ideally we give our kids time-outsso they learn to manage their feel-ings; we need to do the same forourselves," Glovin says. "Remindyourself that you are an adult andyour thoughts are valid."It's OK to disengage and say, "Idon't think this is a good conversa-tion to have—I'm getting tooworked up."

Control your reactionMuch as we would like to, we can'tcontrol how other people behave—but we can control how we react."Family relationships fall back on oldhabits, so someone might try togoad you by saying, ‘You're too sen-sitive,'" Glovin says. "Take a mo-ment. Is it true? Do you agree?" Ifnot, recognize that—and that itmight be the other person's issue.By reacting differently than youmight have in the past, she says,you're changing the family dy-namic—and maybe pushing theother person to react differentlytoo.

Avoid labelsA person and their politics are notthe same thing. "You have to recog-nize that people are more thantheir political beliefs," Jennifer says.

"They are deserving of respect....It'snot that they're Darth Vader, it'sjust a different perspective."Don't get caught up in thinking,"they're stubborn or they're racistor they're sexist or they're homo-phobic or they're so righty orthey're so lefty," Rego says. "Theyget put in a box, so if you're in a dif-ferent one, you only see difference."

Agree to disagreeTake a look at the dinner-table de-bate and know that trying tochange someone else's mind ispretty much always a lost cause,Glovin says. "Are people trying toshare information to help eachother be better informed, or arewe trying to change belief sys-tems?" she says. "The latter is futile—and ultimately

people are looking for their ownbeliefs to be validated. Agreeing todisagree can be a way to validateand defuse the situation."

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PURE BRED CHAR-LOIS BULL CALF7 months old. Tel: 086-338-3391

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GOOD SUFFOLK SHEEP7 Suffolk Ewes, all with fullmouth of teeth. All suitablefor breeding. All have previ-ously raised twin lambs. Allfrom good breeding flock.Ages 3 to 5 years. All ingood condition. Regulardosing. Easy to handle. West Mayo area.Price: €75 each.Tel: 087-6184154

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Damaged Chimney Repair Contractors

National Guild Of Master Craftsmen

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS

FREEFONE: 1800 200 510

Relining, Repairing, RebuildingNormally no opening of walls , Free InsuranceQuotes, National Guild of Master Craftsman

NATIONWIDE SERVICE

Oil Kits Supplied and Fitted, Stoves and Ranges Fitted

Declan 087-9974893

• Competitive rates • Group discounts • Brush and Vac• Pensioner discounts •Oil Burners cleaned and serviced• Fireplaces and stoves fitted

So call the one and only number for your home

NO - MESS - NO - FUSS

CHIMNEY CLEANING

NO ONE COMPARES TO OUR FIRM086-8687306

Services second to none

Thermal ImagingSmoke TestingDraught TestingProblem SolvingCCTV Chimney Inspections

Re-liningRe-buildingStove InstallationTwin wall flue specialistsinsurance claims processed

Tel: 087-6196013 / 085-1248560Email: [email protected]

Fully Insured and Free Quotes

Cashel Chimney Repairs LtdReline & Rebuild - Years of Experience

Free Quotes and SurveysNo height restrictions - Nationwide -

- Suppliers and fitters of Stoves- Attic Insulation

Tel: 091-770775 / Pat 087-2458126E-mail: [email protected] 0911

CHIMNEYS

Gilroy Glass LtdHazelwood Rd, Sligo

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

• Manufacturers of double glazed units to trade and retail

• Replace your existingdouble glazed units with energy efficient units

•Complete glazing service

• Stockists of all types of glass

• Glass cut while you wait

BUILDING

LG GLASS & GLAZINGWestport Road, CastlebarTel: 094-9022000

www.lg-glass.ie

Tel: 087-2311754

We also fit Tanks, Percolation Areas,Polishing filters, Pumps etcWaste Permit HolderFrank Gallagher Construction

Septic Tank Emptying& Desludging

Rapid Repair ServiceDecorative MirrorsGlass Shower Units

Coloured GlassInternal Doors

Glass Stairs & Balustrade

[email protected] www.timoneywindowsandconservatories.com

Tel: 087-2387338

Loftus GutteringServices

Facia SoffitSupplied and

FitteduPVC / Aluminium / Seamless

GuttersChoice of Colours

White, Cream, Black, Red, Blue,Brown and Green Woodgrain

Boards in Light Oak, Mahogany,Cedar Wood and Black Ash

C2 Reg. Killasser, Swinford, Co, Mayo

Covering County Mayo, Sligo & Roscommon

Call today for more information on this remarkable new product, suitable for all types of roofing structures and walk on balconies.

professionally fitted by Clarke Roofing licensed installation contractors.

A new quick and easy fibreglass roofing solution

for flat Roofs and Balconies

Clarke Roofing & Suspended Ceilings33 Ferney View, Ballinamallard,

Co. FermamaghT: 048-66388663 - Mob: 0044 7714232794

www.clarkeroofing.co.uk

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

- Extreme Weather Resistance- Fire Resistant- Seamless- Safe & Simple Installation - No Heat Sources Required- Odd Shapes moulded on-site- Ready to walk on in 20 mins- 20 Year warranty- Eco-friendly- No maintenance- Easiest, quickest, toughest roofing material available on the market

Fireplaces & Feature Walls

External Walls &Pillars

StonemasonAll types of Stonework carried

out to a high standard

Your Advert Here!

All Work Is Fully Guarnteed • Call on 086 341 4213

INSULATION PRODUCTS

www.superiorinsulations.ieSuperior Insulations, Charlestown, Co. Mayo

Lo Call: 1890 253 221

Pay €500 Less forCavity & Attic

InsulationPay up to €3850 less for External

InsulationJust pay for the cost of the

insulation job less theSEAI grant amount!


ShedsWorkshopsFarm Buildings

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

We don’t do cheap box section!

• No maintenace required ever• Non drip lining applied to the roof • GDS Roller Door

• Supply and Installation throughout Ireland

5mx3m €3,300 / 6m x 4m €3,500 / 6mx5m €3,750 7mx5m €3,950 / 9mx5m €4,900

Contact Adrian for a FREE QUOTATION 087-4158927

We offer the best quality steelbuildings at unbeatable prices

GARDENING AND SHEDS

WHEELIE BINSERVICE

SKIP HIRE(All Sizes)

096-32500www.loftusrecycling.com

POWER WASHING• Red Fungus Treated

& Cleaned• Moss Removed From:

Roofs and Tarmac Driveways

• Soffits & Windows Cleaned• Spray Painting

• Garden Maintenance

C2 Registered & Fully InsuredContact: 071-9171576

087-2224844Email: [email protected]

www.pjcleaningservices.net

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

Chainsaws, Tillers, Outboard Motors,Power Washers, Generators, Electric

Fences, Farm Machinery Spares

Doon Boyle, Co. Roscommon Tel: 071-9662710

www.eastbrothersmachinery.ie

MULTIPURPOSE GARDEN SHEDS & GARAGES

Contact: Ray Lynch Corlis, Castlerea, Co. RoscommonClare Office - Contact Eugene at the Indoor Market - 085-2188506

Phone: 086-8943034 or 094-9621938AGENTS REQUIRED

SPECIAL OFFERS3M X 3M (10’ X 10’)...............................................€8502M X 2M (7’ X 7’)...................................................€7502.5M X 1.8M (8’ X 6’)...................................€4506M X 9M (20’ X 30’).............................................€3900

CALL US TODAY FOR MORE SPECIALS!

All the main supports of our garages areconstructed of heavy duty box sectionsteel for strength and durability and arehot dipped galvanised for longer Life.Our Units are built to withstand theharshest weather conditions. The sheet-ing is hot dipped galvanised and pvccoated to the colour of your choice.

“You tell us the size you want and we willprice on that exact size”

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BrickFireplace Construction

Drumany Beirne, Ballinamore, Co.

Leitrim

Specialising inBrick Fireplacesand Decorative

Brickwork.

We Can Build alltypes of Arches,

Bullseyes, Herringbones,

etc

Visit our website @www.brickfireplaces.ie

Email: [email protected]: 087-9390504

RIGHT PRICEFIREPLACES & STOVES

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

OUR PRICES WILL NOT BE BEATEN!

Sligo Road, Enniskillen. Phone: 048 66 326 327

The Biggest & Best Value Fireplace Showrooms in IrelandSave €€€s by calling to us

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Mob: 087 2903690

COALDELIVERIES

40kg Polish Coal..............€15.5040kg Doubles..................€12.5040kg Singles....................€11.5040kg Rough Slack...............€8.5040kg Smokeless Fuel.........€16.50Briquettes...€4.00 eachPaper Briquettes...60c

Call 087-2972586Tel: 071-9143183

(Stove Body)

New shop opening in Liosban Estate,

Tuam Road, Galway City. • Granite hearths• Room Heaters, Insert Stoves• Boiler Stoves, Fitting Service • Solid Fuel, Timber Logs • New Age Stone Surrounds• We have added Hunter, Charnwood

Nestor Martin, Invictia, Stovax

Tel: 091 771 716 • 087 7833 545www.stovemangalwayltd.com

[email protected] • look us up on facebook

Full Call Out ServiceFull Plumbing & Heating Service

www.terrysstoves.comTERRYS STOVES

When buying a stove youneed good informationon the wide range that isavailable

I will help you get theproduct that best suitsyour needs.

Phone: 087‐2066910 or 071‐9197925

• Free Survey available• Solid Fuel Stoves• Gas Fires

people with energy

Buy Once! Buy Right!

Mobile: 086-2380126 Phone: 094 9382459 [email protected] www.ecoheating.ie

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

National Guild

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Kiltimagh, Co.Mayo

Full Plumbing & Heating Services Available

Bar, Hotels Private HousesAll Upholstery undertakenHuge Selection of fabrics

Contact: 086-8361070or 071-9622700

Furniture recovering and restoration including covering of chairs, 3 piece suites, headboards, car seats andboat seats. Hotel and Bar seating, Office furniture and other Contract / Commercial furniture. Repair of

sails, tents and other outdoor gear for sports and leisure. We provide a service of Colour consultancy and Interior advice.

We retail upholstery fabrics and essentials. Collection and delivery can be arranged at a small fee, depending on distance.

INTERIOR AND UPHOLSTERY

Boradruma, Snugboro, Castlebar • Tel: 094 9023532 / 086 8350608Open Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

Visit us online at www.boradrumaupholstery.ie

RADIO FENCETHERE IS ONLY ONE RADIO FENCE NOTHING ELSE COMPARES

FENCE YOUR DOG• Takes the worry out of owning a dog

• Keep your dog SAFE and HAPPY• Money back Guarantee • Simple to install

The most effective way to fence your dogWe also stock Bark Controls and Sport Dog Trainers

For a FREE BROCHURE Ring Mon - Sat 1850 70 60 50Email: [email protected] • www.petsafe.ie

PETS AND ACCESSORIES

PLUMBING AND HEATING

€200 SCRAPPAGE SCHEME

SCRAP METALSWANTED

Mohill Road, Carrigallen • WFPLM1000102

For all your scrap Metal Needs• Copper • Brass • Lead • Batteries • Alloys • Cars (ATF) • White Goods • Farm Machinery... etc

Collection Service AvailableTop Prices Paid

Contact Mark: 083-150-1833


RETIRED LADYLikes TV, Cinema, Theatre,and social evenings. WLTMGent 60+ of similar inter-estes. Replies to Box 998the usual address alongwith a Stamped Envelope

MALE EARLY 40’SSeeking female for friend-ship, Call or text 087-2781436

ROSCOMMON MANSeeks curvy femlae,medium height aged 24-45for friendship and fun. Any-time, can travel. Call ortext: 086-3968335

LONELY SINGLEMANKind hearted, loving, hon-est and caring would liketo meet a single girl Filip-ina or other country inthe world for loving rela-tionship. Call or textTel: 085-1481578

MAYO MAN, 53Single, attractive, sincere,seeks kind lady same agefor relationship. Tel: 087-0555374

WIDOWER, 65seeks lady for friendship,companionship and mayberomance, N/S, S/D. Enjoysnature, seaside, cinema,food, coversation, linedancing and travel.Replies to Box number1025 at the usual address

WIDOWER OVER 60Would like to meet lady insimilar position for friend-ship and maybe a little ro-mance. Enjoys nights out,cinema and all sports.Replies to Box 1024 at theusual address.

MALE 40 SEEKSFemale. I am single, fit out-doors guy. Call or text 087-6467174

MALE EARLY 40’SSeeking female for friend-ship . Call or text: 087-2781436

TALL, DARK ANDHANDSOMEMale, Mayo area. Seeks fe-male for discreet adult fun.Cat travelCall: 085-1924230

EAST MAYO MALEWants to meet othersmales for friendship. OwnPlace. Call: 086-2550981

OUTGOING SLIGOLADY (61)Likes dancing, swimming,hillwalking, travel, reading,S/D, N/S, interested inmeeting honest caring male,similar age and interests forfriendship maybe leading toa relationship. Replies tobox number 1016

GENT Enjoys swimming,keep fit, walks, conversa-tion, eating in and out, lok-ing for a honest and caringaldy 50-65 ish as a friendand companion. Replies toBox number 1028 at theusual adress.

YOUNG GENTLEMAN51 years, kind, gentle andsincere. Loving Person, ap-pearance very slim andgood looking. Looking forkind and nice lady for lotsof love, romance. Non Irishalso welcome. LEading torelationship. Replies to boxnumber 1015 at the usualaddress.

MAYO MANWould like to meet a nicelady any age, so I can put alovely smile on your face,discreet and nice time.Would you like?Tel: 087-6372540

ROSCOMMON LADYEarly 60's, W.T.M. Widower60 -65. N.S. for friendship,leading to a relationship.Replies to box number968 at the usual address.

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Maintenance & Drainage

For fast efficient service call your local engineer on:SLIGO / LEITRIM 086-8106029 MAYO / GALWAY 086-8177634

ROSCOMMON / ATHLONE 086-3946395Office: 096-29986 / Fax: 096-45223

• Sewer Pipe, Drain & Gully Cleaning• Septic Tanks & Grease Traps Cleaned

• Toilets, Baths, Sinks - Odours Investigated• CCTV Pipe Surveying - Pipe Laying & Repair

• Manhole Covers ReplacedFREE ESTIMATES - C2 REG - FULLY INSURED

WATER TREATMENT AND SEWAGE SYSTEMS

• Water Analysis• Water Filtration• Water Softening• Well Drilling• Pump Supplied and Fitted• Rain Water Collection & Purification• Sewage Treatment Systems

IN THE BUSINESS FOR OVER 25 YEARS

Email: [email protected]: www.waterteck.com

Phone: 086-8072249 071-9658976

Bonniconlon Road, Ballina

Contact Michael 087-276-7003 / 096-70224Email: [email protected]

Sep!c Tank Upgrading• Pre Cast Sep!c Tanks / Supplied & Fi"ed• Wastewater Treatment Systems• Ter!ary Treatment for Enhanced Treatment

Levels EN Cer!fied• Pump Sta!ons for Domes!c & Commercial use• Over 20 Years Experience• Service and Repairs to most models of

Treatment System• All Groundwork Services / Machine Hire• Agent for Bord Na Móna /

Anua Environmentals • Covering the North West

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

email: [email protected] Damien: 087 297 4842 or 071 916 8086

• Domestic Drain Cleaning• Commercial Drain Cleaning• Man Hole Covers Replaced• Annual Maintenance Contracts

• Septic Tank Cleaning• Emergency Service Call Out• Odours Investigated• High Velocity Water Jetting• CCTV Drain Inspection

All applicants individually matched by me.

Irish owned and operated.Call Jane 087-3345116

FIRST CLASS DATING

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