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AS the government licks its woundsfollowing an embarrassing result in theweekend’s Seanad Referendum, the

voting patterns throughout the country showa glaring disparity in opinions between eastand west and the significance of the largeDublin voting bloc.

The result, which was much closer thanexpected and went against what all the earlieropinion polls had indicated, revealed that 12out of 12 Dublin constituencies voted to retainthe Second Chamber. The proposal to amendthe Constitution was defeated by an overallmargin of just 42,500 votes, with the largestNo vote coming in the Dublin South EastConstituency at 61.33 per cent. Dublin NorthCentral also had the highest voter turnout inthe country at 48.23 per cent.

By contrast, the biggest Yes vote wasrecorded in the Taoiseach’s home county ofMayo with 57.46 per cent of voters in favourof scrapping the Seanad. In Sligo-North Leitrimthe Yes vote was 50.76 per cent, while inRoscommon - South Leitrim the Yes siderecorded 51.67 per cent. Galway Eastrecorded a Yes margin of 51.37 per cent withGalway West the only western constituencywith a narrow No margin at 50.88 per cent.Cavan-Monaghan recorded a Yes Vote of 54.87and Clare voted for abolition with a Yes Vote of51.33 per cent. Further north-west in Donegalthe No vote won by a slender majority, 51.69and 50.42 per cent.

While the result is sure to raise manyquestions, particularly in Fine Gael, as to howthe campaign to abolish the Seanad was run, ifthe margin was closer it would have raisedeven further questions as there wasapproximately 14,500 spoilt votes.

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There is also strong evidence to suggest somepeople didn’t quite know what they were voting forand what a Yes or No represented. In Wexford,where the winning margin for the No side was just69 votes, there was 579 spoilt votes.

While many voters from rural Ireland who sharedthe view that the Seanad was unnecessary, toocostly, undemocratic and unrepresentative, will beshocked and frustrated with the result, they willbe less concerned with the urban-rural issue thatwith the decision of the government to run theReferendum at this time, with inadequatepreparation and during a period when they areenduring a general public backlash on other issues.

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MAYO Fine Gael TD Michelle Mulherinhas called on Leo Varadkar TD, Ministerfor Transport, Tourism & Sport, to saywhen the report on the plan of actionfor the future development of IrelandWest Airport Knock (IWAK) will bepublished.

Addressing Minister Varadkar in theDail on Tuesday evening, DeputyMulherin said the report, which theMinister had signed up to with theBoard of Directors of IWAK, wassupposed to have been ready by Junelast and she would have expected it tobe forthcoming by the time of thebudget which is just a fortnight away.

Deputy Mulherin expressed concernthat the legislation to give legal effectto the government's plan for themerger of Shannon Airport Authoritywith Shannon Development designed tosecure a sustainable future forShannon airport will be coming beforethe Dail shortly, but we still have noplan to secure Knock's future.

She also stressed that the plans

relating to both Knock and Shannonshould really proceed in tandem asKnock will be at a real competitivedisadvantage once the new companyShannon Group plc is forged.

"I also sought an assurance from theMinister that the recommendations ofthe report will be implemented in full.

“IWAK is a transport hub and thegateway to the West and strategic toour future economic and social growthfor the region. It has to be supported,“Deputy Mulherin said.

The Hawk’s Well Theatreis delighted to present avery special concert on

Saturday 19th of October tohonour and celebrate theimmense musical talent ofSligo’s musical hero SeamieO’Dowd.

Seamie O’Dowd is one ofthe most loved and respectedmusicians in this country. Asmodest as he is talented, thisvirtual one man band comesfrom a hugely musical familysteeped in the musicaltraditions of South CountySligo. Seamie’s solo album‘Headful of Echoes’ isregarded by many as one ofthe classic Irish albums of thepast few decades. In this veryspecial concert we will enjoya selection of tracks from hisclassic album as musiciansfrom near and far gather tocelebrate Sligo’s musicalhero. Musicians who havebeen confirmed to play on thenight include very specialguests:

Rick Epping, Thom Moore,Mairtin O’Connor, CathalHayden, Mary Mc Partlan,Anna Houston, Ray Coen,Felip Carbonell, GerryGrennan, Brendan Emmett,Tom Jameson, Seamie McGowan, Dave Carty, DonalCunnane,Tommy Kivlehan,Rory Bohan, Glenn Garret,Jarlath Mc Ternan, FrancieLenehan, John Woods, DickGaughan, Rory and StephenO’Dowd. Tickets for whatpromises to be a wonderfulnight of music at the Hawk’sWell Theatre are availablefrom the Box Office on 071916 1518 orwww.hawkswell.com at!20/18conc.

Mulherin calls on Minister to say whenKnock airport plan will be published

Special Seamie O’Dowd CelebrationConcert at Hawk’s Well

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Dalata, the hotel group founded in 2007by Sligo man and former Jurys Doylechief executive Pat McCann, saw its

revenues climb last year by 55 per cent to!54.1 million, according to accounts detailsreleased last week. It added five newproperties in 2012.

In Sligo, the group controls the ClarionHotel in Sligo Town and the Diamond CoastHotel in Enniscrone.

Dalata’s operating profit more thandoubled to !3.2 million but it still made a lossof !2 million after charging interest and tax.About !4.1 million of the interest charges,however, were paid out on loan notes held bythe company’s shareholders, includingMcCann.

Dalata owns the 12-strong Maldron chain ofthree and four-star hotels, which includes oneproperty in Cardiff. It also operates a further22 unbranded hotels in Ireland undermanagement contracts, mostly on behalf ofbanks and receivers. It is backed by TVCHoldings and private clients of Davystockbrokers.

“Trading conditions in the sector improvedin 2012 with increased demand growth inDublin. As the year progressed there wasevidence of stabilization in the rest of thecountry,” Dalata’s directors said, beforeadding it is continuing to look for expansionopportunities.

The five-star segment of the market isleading a rebound of hotels in the capital,according to a recent study by CroweHorwath consultants, which also found thatDublin properties had occupancy of 74 percent last year while rates at luxury hotelsclimbed 10 per cent.

The Dalata directors continued: “Theoutlook for 2013 is positive with furthergrowth expected in earnings, driven bygathering and conferences and events,particularly in Dublin.” The capital’sconference market is expected to receive a15 per cent boost next year following thelaunch of Google’s Foundry research centre,which will bring an extra 15,000 overseasdelegates to the city each year.

Dalata highlighted the special 9 per cent

VAT rate for tourism related services, and saidit has boosted its trade. “The rate hasensured the group remains competitive in adifficult marketplace and has increasedemployment,” it said. Michael Noonan, theMinister for Finance, has hinted he is likely toincrease the rate in next month’s budget,however, as it was only ever a “temporarymeasure” that costs taxpayers !360 millionannually.

Dalata is examining further expansionopportunities in the UK, and is believed tohave held talks with institutions aboutobtaining finance for any expansion. Thegroup has bank debts of just !8 million, butowes its shareholders about !31.5 million inloan notes, which pay out interest of 9 percent each year. The accounts state, however,that the loan notes must only be paid back ifDalata is sold, lists on the stock exchange, orsells some of its assets. The shareholdershave shared almost !19 million in interestpayments since 2007. Ballymote nativeMcCann invested !1 million of his own cash inthe notes, according to the accounts.

Boyle actor and writer Chris O’Dowd isset to narrate a new kids TV programmePuffin rock.

The co-producers of Puffin Rock,Cartoon Saloon, global publisher Penguin,and Derry’s media company, Dog Ears aredelighted to announce that the serieswill be broadcast by Nick Jr in the UKand RTÉjr in Ireland. Production beginsthis month and delivery will begin inOctober 2014. The multi-platform brandfollows the adventures of a family ofpuffins living on a wild and beautiful Irishisland. Penguin will produce products toaccompany it.

O’Dowd will mix observations withinteresting facts about the wildlife. Hesaid “I love the whole idea behind PuffinRock and the style of the artwork...I dolove anything with Puffins.”

O’Dowd to narrate kids TV programme

MINOR upgrading work commenced in the EmergencyDepartment at Sligo Regional Hospital on Monday 30September.

Commenting on the planned works, Grainne McCann,General Manager said, “The upgrading works will involvecreating a dedicated treatment and waiting area forchildren, an improved minor injuries area and anadditional reception area. The works are due to becompleted in December.

“Patients attending the Emergency Department maybe inconvenienced during the works which may onoccasion cause minor delays. We would like to apologisein advance for any disruption that the works may cause;the Emergency Department is a very busy Departmentand some inconvenience is to be expected in order tofacilitate these improvements.

“The hospital would like to thank the public for theirco-operation during this time.”

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The number of people in County Roscommon seekingadvice on managing their money and debts hasmore than doubled since 2007 when the recession

began to bite. New figures furnished by Minister forSocial Protection Joan Burton showed that the countyhad seen a higher rate of increase in the number ofpeople seeking assistance from the Money Advice andBudgeting Service (MABS). MABS, which is availablethrough Citizens Information Boards around the country,assists people who are over-indebted and need help andadvice in coping with debt problems.

Figures furnished by Minister Burton recently showedthat nationally there was a 70 per cent increase in thenumber of people going to MABS for help over the pastfive years. In 2007 more than 15,000 people attendedMABS services throughout the country and last year thisnumber increased to over 26,000. In County Roscommonthe number of people availing of MABS more thandoubled over the same period.

In 2007 as the recession began to bite just over 110people availed of the local service. This figure, however,has more than doubled since then with 256 peopleavailing of MABS last year and an even higher number in2011 at 268. The latest available figures for this year alsosuggested little improvement in the economiccircumstances of many, with 120 referrals to MABS inRoscommon in the first six months of the year. Theservice in Roscommon is provided by three staff and canbe contacted by calling 0761 07 2720. The service, whichis located on Abbey Street, Roscommon town, is availableMonday – Friday, 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm.

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The Junior Tourism Minister is hopefulthat the 9% VAT rate for the hospitalityindustry will not be raised to 13.5% innext month’s Budget.

Earlier this week, Finance MinisterMichael Noonan suggested the VAT ratemay return to 13.5%, which hasprompted hoteliers and restaurantowners to remind the Government howsuccessful the lower VAT has been overthe past two years.

Minister Noonan now says a decisionon this will not be confirmed untilBudget Day, and Mayo-based MinisterMichael Ring told Midwest News todaythat he will continue to campaign forthe 9% to be retained.

Minister Ring has also welcomed thelatest CSO figures, which show a 6.5%increase in the number of overseasvisitors to Ireland for the first 8 monthsof this year.

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THE HSE finds itself in the wars in recent weeksover a renal dialysis unit at Mayo GeneralHospital which is lying idle despite a sum of !1.8

million being invested in extending the over-stretchedfacility.Work has been completed under the HSE’s 2012capital programme at the Castlebar site in upgradingthe unit, but it cannot reopen to patients until aspecialised filter system is installed.

Patients are currently being treated in temporaryaccommodation at the former St. Mary’s Hospitalwhere there are 10 beds in place.

The new facilities had been due to be commissionedin June before a lack of funding to erect the filtersystem forced a postponement.

There had been 54 patients on renal dialysis in MayoGeneral Hospital before the extended unit was built,with others waiting to use the service.

At present, the overflow is catered for in Galway,which means that some patients have to undertake aseveral hour round trip to avail of essential medicalintervention up to three times every week.

An independent member of Castlebar Town Council,Councillor Michael Kilcoyne, said it was incredible theHSE had spent !1.8 million on a facility and could notfind a relatively small sum in comparison for the filtersystem.

“The longer this situation prevails, the greateragony patients from this county must suffer intravelling to Galway for dialysis. It’s imperative thisissue is resolved as a matter of urgency,” he argued.

Local Fianna Fáil Councillor Blackie Gavin concurredwith Councillor Kilcoyne.

“It is totally unacceptable that this is happening,”he added.

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WHILE County Mayo is cursing their All-Irelandfinal day bad luck again, it was not all doom andgloom in the Citywest Hotel last week-end asMayo’s triumphant minor team did their best tolift the gloom and remind the audience there wasan important piece of silverware present, theTom Markham Cup. It may not have been the big one they had allbeing waiting so long to get our hands on, buttheCup in question has a history all of its ownand Stephen Coen, Mayo minor captain, was aproud man as he led his team-mates into a roompacked with some 1700 guests.

Twenty-eight years is a long time for afootballing mad county like Mayo to go withoutwinning a minor title and there is no doubt thatthe victory over Tyrone gave everyone a chanceto celebrate, a chance that so obviously wasn’tthere at previous banquets in the aftermath ofthe recent senior defeats in 2004, 2006 and 2012.

Most of the players looked uneasy, acceptinghandshakes and pats on the back, and as Andy

Moran explained, their main concern was thatthey did not want to take away from themarvellous victory of their younger counterparts.

All of the speakers, Paddy McNicholas, MayoCounty Board Chairman; Frank Burke, Presidentof the Connacht Council and senior manager,James Horan, re-emphasised the greatachievement of the minor team but Horan wasalso keen to impress on the U-18’s that this couldjust be the start of a great footballing journeyfor them during their playing careers.

Both captain Stephen Coen and manager EndaGilvarry spoke eloquently about what the victoryactually means to them, with Coen stating thevictory would mean he and his 30 or so team-mates would now be ‘friends for life’.

This prior planning had been done in the hopethat Sam Maguire would be hosting a party toremember. Sam had an able deputy in the shapeof Tom Markham, but the majority ofconversations were really about how Sam endedup in the Gibson Hotel with the Dublin team and

not in Citywest. At the end of the day Mayoended up marginally second best for the secondyear in a row at senior level, but the minors aretop dogs for 2013 - and that in itself is somethingto celebrate.

Hopes in young blood as Mayo licks wounds

Walkers from all over Mayo and beyondare set to descend on the town ofFoxford on Saturday 5th and Sunday

6th October for the Foxford Walking Festival.Now in its third year, the festival has gaineda reputation for providing excellent walks forevery standard of walker from easy strolls onlevel ground right up to climbing mightyNephin itself. Unlike many other festivals,young people are welcome to participate,although under 16s must be in the companyof an adult.

"Even Mums and Dads with buggies will finda nice flat walk along the River Moy toenjoy", smiles Jerome Coleman of organisers,Foxford Ramblers Walking Club, "Our walksare at three different levels: easy 90 minutewalks on the flat for beginners and older oryounger walkers, moderate 2 " or 3 hour

walks for more active walkers, and a tough 5hour mountain hike each day for theexperienced walker". Often families split,with one parent and smaller children doingan easy walk while the older children try amore ambitious level with the other parent.

County Manager Peter Hynes has pledgedhis support to Foxford Walking Festival, andplans to take part in a couple of walkshimself over the weekend. "We want Foxfordto be the walking capital of Ireland" was hisambitious call at the festival launch. MrHynes also joined with the organisers inthanking the local landowners for their co-operation and generosity in helping thefestival go ahead.

Every walk is led by experienced guideswho act as tour guides as well, pointing outinteresting features and drawing attention to

the truly magnificent scenery. Orange-cladmarshals also join each walk to ensure thesafety of all participants.

Festival goers can either go to Foxford forthe entire weekend or just take part in thewalk of their choice. Foxford has a goodchoice of hotel or B&B accommodation andstaying over means enjoying the festivalatmosphere to the full without having todrive home. Walks are priced veryattractively starting at just !10 for an easywalk and rising to !20 for the difficult walks.The price of the tougher walks includes thecoach transfer to and from Foxford, andthere is a discount for anyone who does twowalks. The assembly point and registrationfor all walks is the Foxford Sports and LeisureCentre. Full details are available on thewebsite www.foxfordwalkingfestival.com.

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Local TD Denis Naughten has called for part of thecash generated from the sale of Bord Gais to be ring-fenced to extend the gas network to towns such asCarrick-on-Shannon.

This would reduce the energy cost to localbusinesses in the County Town by !7m each year hehas claimed.

Speaking in the Dáil recently, Deputy Naughten said:“This is a golden opportunity for government tosupport existing businesses and create new jobslocally. We must ensure that some of the money fromthe sale of the company is ploughed back into jobcreation in this region.”

Deputy Naughten said that based on a report by theWestern Development Commission (WDC) the townwith the most to gain is Carrick-on-Shannon, whichwould benefit by over !7m/year if it were to getaccess to the gas network when compared with thecost of existing energy supplies such as oil based fuelsand electricity.

“Such savings for local business would not onlyprotect existing jobs but also make these townsattractive to future investment by Irish orinternational companies,” said Denis Naughten.

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Wynne Family gathering at Hazelwood

Asuccessful Gathering weekend wasenjoyed September 6th – 8th bydescendants of the Hazelwood

Wynnes from far and wide, hosted by theHazelwood Heritage Society (HHS) as partof Ireland’s national tourism initiative tobring the Diaspora back ‘home.’ Theevent started with an evening launch anda warm welcome by both MayorCouncillor Marcella McGarry andCathaoirleach Councillor Pat McGrath.Graham Wynne of Calgary, Canada,thanked the HHS for organising the w.endand the group was also treated to a photomontage complied by Aidan Mannion andGerry Foley. Guests poured overextensive family trees and chattedthroughout the evening.

Beatrice Macdonald, HHS chair, in herspeech reminded the audience that“almost three hundred years ago Lt GenOwen Wynne II, when he built his houseat Hazelwood, made a huge statement tothe people of Sligo and beyond to theeffect that The Wynnes had arrived inSligo and were an important family and aforce to be reckoned with. In a similar

way the Hazelwood Heritage Societywere sending out the message that theyare intent on protecting the House andoverseeing its eventual renovation. Withcareful planning this renovationprogramme would provide hugeemployment for the area, and a welcomeboost to the local economy.”

The next day the family was treated toa tour of parts of Hazelwood House byarchitectural conservation expert WendyLyons. Wendy told those present thatHazelwood House, built by the Wynnes tothe design of Richard Cassells in 1727,was the first Palladian villa built by him inIreland, and was used as a model for allsubsequent houses later, i.e. Castletownand Powerscourt etc. “The architecturalimportance of this house cannot be overstressed, and it is vital that this greathouse is not allowed to deteriorate anyfurther”. “The Irish Georgian Society aremonitoring the situation closely”, saidWendy.

Lunch followed in the ‘Morning Room,’bringing the house to life again. A cruiseon Lough Gill on the Rose of Innisfree

then dinner at the Model rounded out thebig day. The weekend series of eventswas then brought to a close with anouting to Lurganboy, the original familyseat, where the group was treated to itshistorical background and generoushospitality at Lurganboy church, finishingwith a drive through lovely Leitrim,including spectacular rain-swollen‘wandering water gushing, from the hillsabove Glencar.’ Participants exchangedcontact information, with many planningto return to Sligo, bringing cousins unableto attend the first time!

Many thanks to all of those whoassisted in making this Gathering a greatsuccess: County Sligo Heritage Office,Mark MacSharry & Jackie McMahon, SligoLeader Partnership’s TÚS scheme, SligoField Club, and other volunteers. Forthose who would like to assist inHazelwood Heritage Society’s campaignto save Hazelwood House, please contactKate Bell at [email protected] or085 107 4078, or 071 919 7926, Find us onFacebook (HazelwoodHeritageSociety)and at hazelwoodheritagesociety.ie.

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Originally from South Africa, where he studied atthe Sport Institute of South Africa in Cape Town,George moved to Westport in 2001. He worked as anAssistant Manager at Hotel Westport’s Ocean SpiritLeisure and played rugby for The Westport BullsRugby Club. In 2011 he moved to Galway, where hewas Leisure Centre Manager of The Coast Club at TheConnemara Coast before moving to Ballina.

Although George worked in a managerial capacity,he has always taken a hands on approach regardingthe health and fitness of members, by providingclasses, personal training, swim teaching and generaladvice on issues relating to fitness.

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Tuam Conference on what it means to bea Catholic todayPope Francis has admitted that thechurch has been ‘small-minded’ oncertain matters while also saying thatchurch teaching has been ‘clear’ onissues. In his first extensive interviewthe Pope said that it is time to find a‘new balance.’ *

Is it a case of ‘too little too late’for many Irish Catholics? How rele-vant is faith today? Has it any mean-ing? Some of the issues facing be-lievers will be explored at ‘TheChallenges of Faith – Reflections onBeing a Catholic Today’ in the Ard RíHotel in Tuam on Saturday, October12th between 2.00pm and 5.00pm.

Everyone is welcome and admis-sion is free. Submissions from thefloor will be encouraged. Midwest Ra-dio presenter Monica Morley and FrPat Donnellan, the parish priest in Is-landeady, Castlebar, will speak abouttheir experiences of church, belief,difficulties and hopes for the future.Service, compassion, reaching out,rights and responsibilities are issuesthat will be explored by Monica Mor-ley while Fr Pat will highlight the pos-itive contributions of people workingtogether in a parish. The pope said:“This church with which we should bethinking is the home of all, not a

small chapel that can hold only asmall group of selected people. Wemust not reduce the bosom of theuniversal church to a nest protectingour mediocrity. I see the church asa field hospital after battle. It is use-less to ask a seriously injured personif he has high cholesterol and aboutthe level of his blood sugars! Youhave to heal his wounds. Then wecan talk about everything else. Healthe wounds, heal the wounds.... Andyou have to start from the ground up.“The church sometimes has locked it-self up in small things, in small-minded rules. The most importantthing is the first proclamation: JesusChrist has saved you. And the minis-ters of the church must be ministersof mercy above all. The confessor,for example, is always in danger ofbeing either too much of a rigorist ortoo lax. Neither is merciful, becauseneither of them really takes responsi-bility for the person. The rigoristwashes his hands so that he leaves itto the commandment. The looseminister washes his hands by simplysaying, ‘This is not a sin’ or somethinglike that. In pastoral ministry wemust accompany people, and wemust heal.”


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The ‘Get Export Ready’ Workshop held inGalway on 5 September attracted morethan 50 attendees to hear about the

Enterprise Ireland and Galway County & CityEnterprise Board programme of supportsaimed at getting more Irish companiesexporting. The workshop was aimed at pre-export and early-stage exporting companies,and existing businesses seeking to explorenew opportunities in export markets.

As part of the Government’s Action Planfor Jobs 2012, Enterprise Ireland’s PotentialExporters Division delivers a wide range ofinitiatives focussed on helping companies toexport more. The ‘Get Export Ready’programme includes practical measures forearly-stage exporters including theimportance of research, how to develop avalue proposition, and the skills required forexport selling. The programme helps preparecompanies interested in targetinginternational markets to confront thechallenges that any company faces as itprepares to export.

David Byrne, Manager – Potential ExportersDivision at Enterprise Ireland said:“Exporting can be a valuable source of newbusiness for companies with innovativeproducts or services and the ambition anddrive to focus on international markets.There are many companies operatingsuccessfully in the Irish market who arecapable of growing their businesses throughfinding new customers overseas.”

As part of the Workshop attendees had theopportunity to hear first-hand fromcompanies who have successfully made theleap from selling locally to exporting toworld markets. Michael Walsh, MarketingDirector of Dubarry of Ireland spoke abouttheir journey from traditional manufacturerselling in Ireland to gaining globalrecognition as a leading brand of highperformance footwear, clothing andaccessories. He stressed the importance ofthoroughly understanding the needs ofcustomers, their buying habits and practicesand stressed that competitive advantage

should be based on more than just price.The passion that he feels for the Dubarrybrand was evident and in the context ofrecommending that there was no substitutefor getting out into export markets andputting in the hard yards he encouragedthose attending to harness that passion indirect communication with theircustomers/prospects. Speaking at theWorkshop he said ‘Nobody will be aspassionate as you in representing yourcompany and products’.

Barry Egan, Director – West Region atEnterprise Ireland said: “Irish products andservices are among the best in the world.This workshop was about casting the netwider and reaching out to the many West ofIreland companies that are mainly focussedon the domestic market to encourage themto consider exporting as a new route toexpanding their businesses. The range ofsupports available from Enterprise Irelandand the Galway City and County EnterpriseBoard will help these companies tap intotheir export potential, ultimately helping tocreate more jobs here in Ireland.”

As a follow on, Enterprise Ireland will holda one-day ‘Exploring Exporting Workshop’ inGalway on Thursday 26 September. Theworkshop will assist pre-export companies tomake sound business decisions as to whetherthey are ready to export, and will help themto understand how to plan for successfulexport entry. Mentor support will beavailable to participating companies to helpthem identify the issues and challenges theyneed to address to become export ready.Resources from Enterprise Ireland’s MarketResearch Centre will also be available.Further details are available athttp://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/events/ourevents/exploring-exporting/exploring-exporting-workshop-galway-26-sept-2013.html

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MAYO Soprano - Georgina Rosanna Murray, after touringthe world for the last twelve years supporting the likesof Sir Elton John and appearing in countless Opera’s is tostage a special charity concert in Levenshulme in SouthManchester.

Georgina, whose Irish roots stem from Castlebar inCounty Mayo, will stage the special event on Wednesday30 October at St Mary’s RC Church in Levenshulme asone of the highlights of this year’s 2013 LevenshulmeFestival. The area is home to one of the biggest MayoDiaspora communities outside of the West of Ireland.Doors open at 7pm, with the concert beginning at7.30pm. For more details visitwww.levenshulmefesival.co.uk

The singer has recently moved to the area and whenasked about the event said “The evening will be raisingmoney for St Mary’s Parish and a charity called‘Headlines’ http://www.headlines.org.uk/ whichsupports children affected by Craniosynostosis. My niecewas diagnosed with Craniosynostosis and had her surgerylast year to correct the fusion in her skull. It was adaunting time for us all but 'Headlines' was amazing sothat's why I've chosen to support them. ”

Tony Hennigan, the director of the Manchester MayoBusiness and Tourism group, added "We are delighted tostage such a prestigous event during the LevenshulmeFestival. After the sucess of the Manchester MayoGathering during the sunner it is great to keep themomentum going by staging this event. It should be areally special evening and will hopefully raise asignificant amount of money for the two charities. I amsure that the Mayo community and the parishioners fromthe parish will come along to support the event. This isjust one of a list of events that we have got planned for2013 and 2014 to promote the Mayo Arts."

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of St Mary's Church will give visitors to this year’sfestival a taste of the Opera without having totake out a mortgage to pay for the privilege. Thevenue with its magnificent Stain Glass windowsdesigned by Italian artists and its superbacoustics, make it an ideal setting for such aprestigious event.

The concert will just be one hour longand refreshments are available in the ParishHall, after the concert. The event willfeature a selection of beautiful songs byDebussy, Strauss, Dring and Barberperformed by Georgina Rosanna Murray.Tickets for the event are just £3 each andare available from St Mary’s.

Georgina is a former student at the RoyalNorthern College of Music, in 2001 shemoved to London to study Double Bass andvoice at the Royal Academy of Music. Shecompleted a postgraduate course atTrinity College of Music, Dublin in2009, where she was awarded theMuncey Scholarship to study withAmeral Gunson. Georgina willcover the role of Norina inClapham Opera Festival’sDon Pasquale in November2013. Since moving toManchester, she hasalready established herselfas a teacher of voice anddouble bass at BoltonMusic Service and isleading many bands andensembles including 3community choirs.

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Spread over five action-packed episodes,the series follows Chairman of the EYEntrepreneur Of The Year™ judging panel,Padraig Ó Céidigh, as he travels across theisland of Ireland to meet the 24 leading Irishentrepreneurs competing for the title of EY

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Split between three categories – Emerging,Industry and International – the 24 finalistsrepresent the full spectrum of Irishbusinesses, from the “ones-to-watch” to ourtrailblazing international market leaders.The series offers an all-access pass into thefinalists’ journey through Ireland’s premierbusiness awards programme, tracking theirprogress as they come face-to-face withIreland’s entrepreneurial heavyweights forthe final judging interviews. Thepenultimate episode follows the finalists tothe USA as they join over 100 EYEntrepreneur Of The Year Alumni™ on thehigh-octane CEO Retreat across Chicago, NewYork and University of Notre Dame.

Mark Little and Miriam O’Callaghan,reunited for the first time since Little’sdeparture from Primetime, will take to thestage at the televised live awards, the finalepisode of the series, to co-present the EYEntrepreneur Of The Year™ Awards Night.Held at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin on 24October, the Awards will bring together over1,300 of Ireland’s business elite to celebrateour island’s top entrepreneurs. A winner willbe selected from each of the threecategories and, from these three winners, anoverall winner will be selected as EYEntrepreneur Of The Year™ 2013.

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Male Infertility – “asimportant as globalwarming”Whilst Gordon Ramsay and othercelebrities speak out most menremain silent.Leading Irish fertility clinic, ReproMed warns thatmale infertility continues to be a growing problem.A study from the European Science Foundation (ESF)has revealed a rapid increase in male infertility overthe past few decades. Whilst 1 in 6 people in Irelandare affected by infertility, and traditionally it wasbelieved that 90% of infertility issues lay withwomen, contemporary statistics reveal that in fact,40% of infertility issues lie with women, 40% withmen, 10% with both and 10% unexplained.

Declan Keane, Senior Embryologist and Director ofReproMed Clinics says “we are seeing more and moreIrish males coming to our clinics. Advances in tech-nology have allowed us to offer greater insight intomale fertility issues and we see men of all ages at-tending here to avail of our services. It’s importantthat couples seek advice to ensure that unnecessarytests are not carried out on women purely becausesatisfactory interest is not being taken in male is-sues.’’ Keane continues ’’Many males attending ourReproMed clinics have expressed feelings of failureat not being able to provide healthy sperm to theirpartner to conceive their child naturally. This feelingof a loss of “masculinity”, while unwarranted, canlead to stress and strain on the relationship and insome cases depression.“ Gordon Ramsay talks abouthis infertility and his low sperm count. Hugh Jack-man, Dennis Quaid and Robert De Niro are also vocalabout their experiences of infertility. Keane believesthat the stigma attached to infertility is preventingmen talking about this hidden problem.

Neils Skakkebaek, a professor at the University ofCopenhagen and co-author of the report says: ‘’Theimportant impact of men’s reproductive health on acouple’s fertility is often overlooked’’.

The ESF study uncovered that 1 in 5 males aged18-25 are affected by sub fertility – low semen qual-ity and quantity. This can be caused by issues theyare born with, such as undescended testes whichlater can be linked to testicular cancer in youngmales. Infertility can lead to stress; strain on rela-tionships; and particularly in men, a feeling of fail-ure. In the sub fertile general population, themajority of couples will eventually successfully be-come pregnant within a year with little or no inter-vention. This can come about through changes inlifestyle, diet and more often than not, a consulta-tion with a fertility expert, which can help a coupleto relax, leading to natural conception.

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CAR racing enthusiasts and driverscame together to support theLauraLynn Childrens Hospice atthe Formula Vee Motor Racingfestival recently. Sponsored byDunlop Tyres Ireland they raised amuch needed !15,000 which waspresented to the hospice byDunlop Marketing and PublicRelations Manager, Steve Lynch.

Steve Lynch, commented: “Weare delighted to present thischeque to Ireland’s only children’shospice. We would like to thankeveryone who donated moneythroughout the weekend andcontributed to such a worthy

cause. LauraLynn Children'sHospice is a very worthy cause andtheir continued efforts to supportchildren and their families duringvery difficult and trying times isunparalleled and very deserving.”

The LauraLynn ChildrensHospice assists families withchildren that are suffering withlife limiting conditions. Thecharities' philosophy is not only tosupport the children in their carebut to provide respite for all thefamily from the parents who needa much needed break to healthysiblings that can often get lost inthe circumstances of the illness.

Jane McKenna, Founder ofLauraLynn said: “Heartfelt thanksto all involved in the DunlopFormula Vee Festival, for theirfantastic support. Our service is areal lifeline and the funds raisedwill help support the children &their families who rely on ourcare, making the most of theirshort and precious time together."

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Lisdoonvarna dismay at lack of men at historymatchmaking festivalOrganizers of the Lisdoonvarnamatchmaking festival are facing anunusual problem — a shortage of eli-gible bachelors.

Chiefs of the six-week love festadmitted they’ve received com-plaints from single women, includingmany who’ve flown in from the U.S.looking for romance, that there aretoo few Irish men at this year’sevent.

And they fear the number of sin-gle males in the Co. Clare spa townwill drop to its lowest level for yearsthis weekend, when thousands of lo-cals head to Croke Park to cheer onthe county’s hurling stars in the All-Ireland final.

Local matchmaker Willie Dalysaid, “The festival has been verysuccessful this year. It’s probablybusier than it’s been for a goodnumber of years, because of thegood weather and the influence ofThe Gathering. “We’ve definitelynoticed that numbers are up, partic-

ularly women. But we’ve a shortageof bachelors. A lot of Americanwomen have flown in and they’vesaid there just aren’t enough Irishmen to go around.

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‘Pregnant’ boy, 2, gives birth to his own parasitic twinDOCTORS in China were left stunnedafter discovering a two-year-old boywas carrying an undeveloped foetusinside his stomach.Xiao Feng had to undergo an opera-tion to ‘give birth’ to his own para-sitic twin after doctors in Huaxidiscovered the foetus.

The child was rushed to the operat-ing room after arriving at hospitalwith a severely bloated stomach, ac-cording to The Inquisitr.

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in width and had also formed a spineand limbs, as well as fingers and toes.

Experts believe that the parasitictwin would have killed Xiao if it hadbeen left untreated.

Identical twins are formed when anegg splits in half after fertilisation,but conjoined twins are formed whenit fails to fully separate.

Conjoined twins can survive as‘parasites’ but not when one is ab-sorbed into the other twin.

A humourless letter purportedly from we-buyanycar.com which ‘landed on thedoorstep’ of a prankster has left the used carfirm scratching its head after it was unveiledas a hoax.

Jamie Jones created a fake letter whichlooked like it was from the company replyingto his attempt at selling them a child’s plasticcar.

The ostensible corporate ‘reply’ did therounds on Twitter on Saturday after it lookedlike the company was reprimanding Mr Jonesfor ‘wasting their time’.

But Mr Jones later tweeted: ‘I’m beingforced to admit that the letter was fake. WeBuy Any Car will buy any car and whateverelse they’re lawyers want me to say.’

Mr Jones’ photograph of the ‘letter’ hasbeen retweeted over 28,000 times, includingby Ant and Dec.

‘After reviewing your request that wevalue your ‘Little Tikes car’ and viewing theattached photo, we’ve come to the conclu-sion that you sent your request to simplywaste our time,’ the hoax letter began.

‘The frequency in which you alluded to thetoy as a vehicle and made reference to ourname ‘We Buy Any Car’ makes it clear youknew this result was forthcoming. We have nointerest in buying your item.

‘We’ve been kind enough to return yourphoto on the basis that you refrain from con-tacting us again,’ and was signed off by fic-tional employee Adam Jennings.

The letter was also shared thousands oftimes on Facebook, with many people on so-cial media believing the funny ‘reply’ to bereal.

The firm then took to Twitter to debunkthe hoax, while also joking that ‘Adam Jen-nings’ had been sacked.

A spokesperson for the company toldMetro: ‘We loved the hoax letter thought upby Jamie AKA Adam Jennings. It gave us a gig-gle and the engagement on Twitter has beengreat fun.

‘At webuyanycar.com we really will buyany car. We do love the colour of the LittleTikes and it’s clearly in good condition – buttoy cars are just not our area of speciality….maybe Jamie should try eBay?!’

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nstead, a large busted womanshould look at off the shoulderdresses, which move the attentionaway from the chest and onto theshoulders. Corsets or bodices aregreat choice for big busts, as ithides the bad bits and highlightsthe good bits. If you have a slim-hipped figure and a full bust, aball gown will balance top andbottom perfectly, giving you that"fairy-tale bride" look. The goodnews is that a V-line dress canlook fantastic on a well endowedwoman. The V-Line style plungesto the bust and is complimentaryto cleavage.

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Photograph by Cathal Devlin


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body shape is to find a dress thatgives the illusion of curves. Afuller skirt and a lot of details atthe bust area, with a V at thefront or back, will create theillusion of a smaller waistline. TheA-line dress will also give theillusion that you are taller thanyou really are. Avoid a sheathstyle dress as it will make youlook shorter than you actually are.It is also advisable to avoid highnecks or halter necks, which makeshoulders appear narrow, and as aresult do not flatter that

waistline. If you are small all over,avoid the ballerina/full skirt styleof dress as it will make your bustlook smaller than it actually is.

TallIf you are tall, a sheath style

dress or column dress will flatteryour figure and frame. The Columndress hugs the figure and will giveyou the catwalk look. Avoid anempire line dress as it lengthensthe body even more. Go for a dresswith short sleeves, as it will breakup the line and make your armsappear smaller than they are. Adipped neckline can be very

complimentary to a taller womanwith a small to medium sized bust.It will give a hint of cleavage butnot enough to be described as'booby' and is perfect for peoplewho may be worried about showingtoo much. However it is good toremember that skin is sexy. This isyour day to shine, so do not shyaway. A dipped neckline dress canalso be good for hiding fleshyunder arms.

Bottom heavyIf you have concerns about your

hips, perhaps a two piece wouldbe a good option. An A-line skirt

lengthens the body. Long sleevedresses can look great on peoplewith wider hips, as it drawsattention to your upper body.Long sleeves will also conceallarger arms, and cover squareshoulders, provided that they areloose rather than close fitting.Long sleeves will also save youfrom getting goose bumps if youhave a winter wedding.

Full figure If you have a full figure, an A-linedress will lengthen the wholebody and move the focus awayfrom the waistline. An 'Empirewaist' dress is perfect for thosewho are concerned about theirfigure, as it is narrowest belowthe bust and conceal the hips andwaistline.

ColourIf you are not a big fan of white,

or just feel that you won't be ableto pull it off, then consider goingfor ivory, cream, champagne or adress with a tint. You also can lookat coloured dresses, to take a lesstraditional approach to thewedding attire. The key thing toremember is to make sure youchoose a shade that makes youstand out. In other words, avoidcolors close to your skin tones.For example, if the tone of yourskin is yellow, it is wise to avoidivory wedding dresses. Ivorywedding dresses will make youfade away. Similarly, those withvery fair skin should better notpurchase a pure white weddingdress. It will drain the person'slook and will not flatter their skintones. People with darker skinsfind it easier to purchase asuitable wedding dress, since mostof the white ones can flatter theirskins.

Photographs by Cathal Devlin

When it comes to planning awedding, few decisionsare as delightful as

choosing your wedding cake. Afterall, what could be better thansampling slice after slice ofdelicious cake. The cake is one ofthe most prevalent symbols ofyour wedding. It will featureprominently in your weddingpictures and it will be a focalpoint for your guests when theyarrive at the reception hall. Yourcake can pull together yourcolours and wedding theme in onebeautiful and delicious package.

When it comes to choosing awedding cake, you must firstconsider what it is you are lookingfor? Do you want a traditionalivory tiered cake? a modernchocolate and vanilla cake or fruitflavoured art piece? Whether youare utterly clueless to what you

want or have a good idea of thestyle of cake you want, next youmust visit bakers to see what theycan offer you. This task must bedone in good time (approximately4 months before the big dayitself). You should visit two orthree bakers and ask to see theirportfolio. This will help youdetermine if you like the bakersstyle.

In order to ascertain what sizecake you will need, consider howmany guests you will have inattendance. Remember, thebigger the cake, the moreexpensive it will be. One way ofsaving money is to order a smallercake for display at the receptionand two sheet cakes that can becut and placed on plates in thekitchen and served to the guests.The sheet cake can beconsiderably plainer than the

cake on display. This saves a hugecost and still means you get toshow off a cake!

When considering the shape andsize of the cake. Traditional roundand square cakes are still verypopular and easy to cut. Lookthrough wedding magazines andbakers samples to find a weddingcake design that dazzles you!

The cake's design should matchthe aesthetic of the day. A formalwedding generally calls for astructured, multi-layer cake. Fora less formal wedding, you canembrace the unconventionalcake.

Multiple tiers allows you tooffer several kinds of cake eachlevel can be different, offeringsomething for everyone. So if thebride is a fan of cheesecake, butthe groom is a big fan of fruitcake, you can now have both in

one cake. A common combinationincludes one tier - mouse filledcake, one tier fruit, one tierchocolate and vanilla cake,frosted with butter cream frostingor rolled fondant. Icingtraditionally comes in either asimple sugar recipe or rich creamcheese variety and usually iswhite or ivory, but morecontemporary approaches involveother colours. If you wearing ivoryor champagne, let the baker knowand they can tint the icingaccordingly. Remember, anythinggoes from dark chocolate to palepastels, with modern weddingcakes. They tend to be decoratedto match the bride's lace patternon her gown or even the bouquet.Some couples design the cakearound the decor or theme of thewedding. Brides often go for lace,embroidery applique or elegantdrapes. Common features include;ruffles, bows, swirls and ribbonsformed from pastiage and blownsugar. Cakes can also be garnishedwith real ivy leaves, non-toxicflowers and chocolate towers andtruffles. When it comes towedding cake, your imagination isthe only limit to the appearanceof your special confection.

While it is essential that thewedding cake appeals to your

visual senses, it is even moreimportant that it taste's moist anddelicious. Tasting is not only a funtask, but an essential one also. Donot just settle on a cake, becauseyou cannot see anything like whatyou wanted. Shop around for thebest offers and do not be afraid toask the baker if they can workwith your design and style, youmight just be very surprised athow accommodating they can be.It is always wise to bring alongcuttings of cakes you like andsketches of the style of cake youare looking for. Take samples ofyour dress, bouquet andbridesmaids colours to leave withthe pastry chef.

Ask the baker about additionalcosts, such as cake tops, pillars,columns and whether or not theseitems need to be returned to thestore. Also ask about the deliveryprocess. Will the cake be set upat the reception by the baker orwill the caterer have to do this?Once you have decided on a cakeand a baker, get a contract inwriting. There is no pointagreeing aspects orally, make sureyou have a written record of whatyou have ordered and are fullyaware that the baker knows whatyou are looking for, this will avoidany nasty surprises on the day.

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Photograph by Cathal Devlin


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Wedding cancellation insurance is one of thoseaspects of your wedding that can feel wrong. It canalmost feel like you are making some sort ofassumption that suggests you have concerns andworries about the success of your marriage, but it isn't.Moreover, it is common sense. Wedding insurance isn'ta statement of uncertainty, it is your safety net. Itensures a worry free wedding, if something like severeweather postpones or drastically affects your wedding.Odds are you won't need it, but what would you do ifsomething did go wrong? Would you like the stress andworry of having to fork out money for an event thatnever even happened?

Like most insurance policies, wedding coverage istailored to each insured's personal needs and wants.Policies generally provide rescheduling, replacementor reimbursement for things such as cancellations,stolen gifts, lost rings and protects you against the losscaused by the failure of many of the traditionalelements of a wedding (wedding attire, photography,transport etc). When buying wedding insurance, its allabout getting the right level of cover for your needs. Ifyou are having a tight budget wedding, perhaps only gofor limited cover, but if you are organizing a lavishspread, perhaps it would be wise to make sure youhave comprehensive insurance. While prices vary fromprovider to provider, prices generally start at !89 for abasic insurance package up to !200 for all the extra'ssuch as honeymoon trip cover and legal expensescover. Remember the cost of a typical wedding withthe full works can be colossal, so it is well worthinvesting in insurance for the event.

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When choosing weddingflowers, it is best to makeappointments with more

than one florist to view thearrangements they can offer youand compare them in terms ofprice, value and styles. Manychurches will have a contract witha florist, so you need to be clear onthis before you start booking. Thewedding bouquet is an extremelyimportant piece of the wedding

ceremony, as its a focal point.There are many types of bouquetshapes you can choose from, butthe common three are; Cascade,Round and hand-tied bouquets.

Cascading bouquets are great forslimming a bride's appearance,especially if a bride is worriedabout her hips. However, a roundbouquet emphasize the body shape,so if the bride has a good figure,why not show if off! Smaller framed

individuals generally opt for roundbouquets as it will give theappearance of elevated height.Slender brides often go for a handtied bouquet, as it balances bodyshape.

With style out of the way, nextyou will have to decide on theflowers themselves. While this isvery exciting, for some brides, itcan also be troublesome. 1 in 5Irish people suffer from an allergyto pollen. Hay fever sufferers canfind summer weddings a difficultexperience, as there is so manyflowers pollinating during thesummer season. If a member of thewedding party suffer from hayfever, it is best to opt for eitherartificial flowers or for pollen freeflowers such as Orchids, Calla Lillyor Roses. .Orchids petals appear tobe very delicate but a resurprisingly robust and canwithstand a lot of handling. Orchidsare the picture of elegance and aregreat anytime of year. Tulips havelong been another common optionas they are pretty and elegant.Roses are the classic flowers for abouquet and emanate radiance andgrace. Calla Lilies are the latesttrend and are a sophisticatedchoice. It has become a moderntrend to mix white calla lilies withone black 'schwarzwalder' calla, asa striking vocal point.

However, if hay fever is not aconcern, your choice of flowers isendless. Why not opt for redChrysantemum's which symboliselove or amaranths which aresymbolic of fidelity. White andpink Lily flowers are a popularchoice for summer weddings, whilelilacs are often picked for springweddings to bring a touch of violetto the bouquet. Brides often go forforget-me-not flowers as they aresymbolic of true love and add alovely touch of indigo to thebouquet, which in spring can lookfantastic, mixed with whitechrysanthums. If you are not a biglover of flowers, tulips are the best

choice as they can be kept simple,without too much frills or foliage.

In terms of cost, the prices canvary from florist to florist, but astandard bouquet will set you backin the region of !100. Bridesmaidsbouquets can tally up to a similarcost, so its best to go into theflorists with a budget in mind. Aword of warning, in season flowerswill dramatically reduce yourflower bill, compared to orderingflowers that are out of season.

A trend that is emerging inmodern weddings is to use silkflowers. The idea behind using silkflowers is that many brides like theidea of being able to keep thebouquet as a keepsake. Silkwedding flowers are available fromfloristry shops or online and are anovel way of having lastingmemories from your wedding day.

Now that the bouquet is out ofthe way, you need to start thinkingabout other members of yourwedding party. Corsages andbuttonholes are great forgroomsmen, while Boutonniere'sare ideal for parents of the bride

and groom and other members ofthe family. They are a great way ofincluding members of the family,that may not have a role in theceremony also.

Once you have all the peopleaccounted for, you need to startthinking about the venue flowers.Since the altar will be the focalpoint of your ceremony, considerusing the most elaborate andbeautiful decorations on it. Manyweddings now include flowers atthe reception, as they bring thescents, the colour and the style ofthe marriage to the evening sectionof the wedding day. The mood youwant to create for your guests canbe your guide in helping you decideon appropriate floral arrangementsfor a wedding reception. Consideryour dinner plan, will you need aflower centre piece for guesttables? for the cake stand? for thegift table? or for the dance flooredge? All of these will push up theoverall costs, so choose wisely andcut out where flowers may not beneeded, to help keep the costdown.

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Lifestyle Expos presents a Wedding &Honeymoon Expo in the Royal TheatreCastlebar on Saturday 19 & Sunday 20

October. This is the must-attend bridalevent for any bride-to-be planning a dreamwedding. Dresses, accessories, music, invi-tations, table decor, flowers, photogra-phers, wedding transport, honeymoons –The Wedding & Honeymoon Expo has it all!With everything under the one roof, you canbook your special day, in just one hassle-free and entertaining afternoon, availing oflots of special offers.

The event will see the Royal TheatreCastlebar transformed a into wedding won-derland, with Over 60 leading wedding sup-pliers on display .

There will be 2 Catwalk Fashion Showseach day at 1pm and 5pm, bringing everybride’s fantasy to life with traditional,glamorous and inspirational designs onshow. Not forgetting the rest of the bridalparty with Groomswear, Bridesmaidsdresses, and something for the Mother ofthe Bride. These will all be available from

suppliers exhibiting at the event, so if yousee something you like you can find outmore and order it there and then!

Bridal hair and makeup demonstrationswill also take place throughout the day withlocal stylists and make up artists offeringtips and advice.

Fabulous reception venues will be readyto provide all the information needed forthe perfect wedding reception, includinggreat offers for weddings booked at theevent. To capture your special day, we willhave a selection of the finest wedding pho-tographers for you to meet. You will alsohave the opportunity to book your honey-moon, saving thousands of Euro and avoid-ing all the hassle of trying to plan it allyourself.

Keep an eye on our websitewww.LifestyleExpos.ie and our Facebookpage for lots more information and detailson the exhibitors and the event.

For more information or to exhibit,please contact Léon (083) 1381331 or [email protected]

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When choosing weddingflowers, it is best to makeappointments with more

than one florist to view thearrangements they can offer youand compare them in terms ofprice, value and styles. Manychurches will have a contract witha florist, so you need to be clear onthis before you start booking. Thewedding bouquet is an extremelyimportant piece of the wedding

ceremony, as its a focal point.There are many types of bouquetshapes you can choose from, butthe common three are; Cascade,Round and hand-tied bouquets.

Cascading bouquets are great forslimming a bride's appearance,especially if a bride is worriedabout her hips. However, a roundbouquet emphasize the body shape,so if the bride has a good figure,why not show if off! Smaller framed

individuals generally opt for roundbouquets as it will give theappearance of elevated height.Slender brides often go for a handtied bouquet, as it balances bodyshape.

With style out of the way, nextyou will have to decide on theflowers themselves. While this isvery exciting, for some brides, itcan also be troublesome. 1 in 5Irish people suffer from an allergyto pollen. Hay fever sufferers canfind summer weddings a difficultexperience, as there is so manyflowers pollinating during thesummer season. If a member of thewedding party suffer from hayfever, it is best to opt for eitherartificial flowers or for pollen freeflowers such as Orchids, Calla Lillyor Roses. .Orchids petals appear tobe very delicate but a resurprisingly robust and canwithstand a lot of handling. Orchidsare the picture of elegance and aregreat anytime of year. Tulips havelong been another common optionas they are pretty and elegant.Roses are the classic flowers for abouquet and emanate radiance andgrace. Calla Lilies are the latesttrend and are a sophisticatedchoice. It has become a moderntrend to mix white calla lilies withone black 'schwarzwalder' calla, asa striking vocal point.

However, if hay fever is not aconcern, your choice of flowers isendless. Why not opt for redChrysantemum's which symboliselove or amaranths which aresymbolic of fidelity. White andpink Lily flowers are a popularchoice for summer weddings, whilelilacs are often picked for springweddings to bring a touch of violetto the bouquet. Brides often go forforget-me-not flowers as they aresymbolic of true love and add alovely touch of indigo to thebouquet, which in spring can lookfantastic, mixed with whitechrysanthums. If you are not a biglover of flowers, tulips are the best

choice as they can be kept simple,without too much frills or foliage.

In terms of cost, the prices canvary from florist to florist, but astandard bouquet will set you backin the region of !100. Bridesmaidsbouquets can tally up to a similarcost, so its best to go into theflorists with a budget in mind. Aword of warning, in season flowerswill dramatically reduce yourflower bill, compared to orderingflowers that are out of season.

A trend that is emerging inmodern weddings is to use silkflowers. The idea behind using silkflowers is that many brides like theidea of being able to keep thebouquet as a keepsake. Silkwedding flowers are available fromfloristry shops or online and are anovel way of having lastingmemories from your wedding day.

Now that the bouquet is out ofthe way, you need to start thinkingabout other members of yourwedding party. Corsages andbuttonholes are great forgroomsmen, while Boutonniere'sare ideal for parents of the bride

and groom and other members ofthe family. They are a great way ofincluding members of the family,that may not have a role in theceremony also.

Once you have all the peopleaccounted for, you need to startthinking about the venue flowers.Since the altar will be the focalpoint of your ceremony, considerusing the most elaborate andbeautiful decorations on it. Manyweddings now include flowers atthe reception, as they bring thescents, the colour and the style ofthe marriage to the evening sectionof the wedding day. The mood youwant to create for your guests canbe your guide in helping you decideon appropriate floral arrangementsfor a wedding reception. Consideryour dinner plan, will you need aflower centre piece for guesttables? for the cake stand? for thegift table? or for the dance flooredge? All of these will push up theoverall costs, so choose wisely andcut out where flowers may not beneeded, to help keep the costdown.

Flowers for the Big Day

Main St!eet, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo

Tel: 096-37085 • 087-6165411

Specialising in Wedding & Engagement Rings

Owner, David Walker, is a Goldsmith by t!ade, a business that has been in hisfamily for generations - We produce beautif"l jeweller#, in gold, silver and

platinum. We specialise in ethnic jeweller#, including Celtic and Claddagh desig$s

florists• Special Occasions -

Birthday, Anniversary, Sorry, Thank You, I Love You

• Funerals - with the respect they deserve

• Weddings - attentionto every detail

087-2786870

Main Street, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo

[email protected]

‘From a single

stem to an

entire wedding’

Lifestyle Expos presents a Wedding &Honeymoon Expo in the Royal TheatreCastlebar on Saturday 19 & Sunday 20

October. This is the must-attend bridalevent for any bride-to-be planning a dreamwedding. Dresses, accessories, music, invi-tations, table decor, flowers, photogra-phers, wedding transport, honeymoons –The Wedding & Honeymoon Expo has it all!With everything under the one roof, you canbook your special day, in just one hassle-free and entertaining afternoon, availing oflots of special offers.

The event will see the Royal TheatreCastlebar transformed a into wedding won-derland, with Over 60 leading wedding sup-pliers on display .

There will be 2 Catwalk Fashion Showseach day at 1pm and 5pm, bringing everybride’s fantasy to life with traditional,glamorous and inspirational designs onshow. Not forgetting the rest of the bridalparty with Groomswear, Bridesmaidsdresses, and something for the Mother ofthe Bride. These will all be available from

suppliers exhibiting at the event, so if yousee something you like you can find outmore and order it there and then!

Bridal hair and makeup demonstrationswill also take place throughout the day withlocal stylists and make up artists offeringtips and advice.

Fabulous reception venues will be readyto provide all the information needed forthe perfect wedding reception, includinggreat offers for weddings booked at theevent. To capture your special day, we willhave a selection of the finest wedding pho-tographers for you to meet. You will alsohave the opportunity to book your honey-moon, saving thousands of Euro and avoid-ing all the hassle of trying to plan it allyourself.

Keep an eye on our websitewww.LifestyleExpos.ie and our Facebookpage for lots more information and detailson the exhibitors and the event.

For more information or to exhibit,please contact Léon (083) 1381331 or [email protected]

Plan and book your dream wedding atthe Wedding & Honeymoon Expo!

Bridge Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo • www.oliversballina.comTelephone: 096-21497

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visit the photographer, tosee if you like the person.You need to make sure youfeel comfortable with thephotographer, as they playa huge part in your weddingday line up. Look for aphotographer that makesyou laugh and feel relaxed.It is important that you lookhappy and at ease in yourwedding photos.

Compare variousphotographers rates interms of value for moneyand what services andpackages are they offeringyou! Do not be afraid tonegotiate the price and askabout add ons such asSlideshow DVD andvideography. There are

photographers to fit anypocket, but generallyspeaking you are looking atanywhere between !1,500 -!2,500 for a decent sizedalbum, produced by acreditable photographer.Photographers who chargebig money for their servicesdo so for a variety ofreasons, so do not be afraidto ask why they are somuch more expensive thenanother photographer inyour locality. The mostimportant thing toremember, is to know whatyou are getting for yourmoney. Make sure you knowwhat kind of album you areagreeing to and do not beafraid to ask about how the

photos will be grouped inthe album. Ask thephotographer about thekind of photo's he or shewill be taking. Are youhappy with all posedpictures, which give you aglamorous fashion shootcollection? Or do you wantall 'reportage' photos,which are the opposite toposed pictures, where thephotographer catches thesubjects in action. Manybrides and grooms areasking for a balanced mixbetween the posed andreportage as it portrays abalanced story of the daysevents.

Make sure you are clearon copyright and licensing.

The copyright issue is amajor hot potato. Manyphotographers will keep thecopyright, which means youwon't be able to print re-copies for your familymembers later down theline, without using thephotographer in question.Some photographers willgive you a CD, which youcan have printed again.

One golden nugget ofadvice is to seekrecommendations and askother brides and groomsabout their photographersand their satisfaction withthem. This will help you

decide on a photographerthat is right for you. Onceyou have decided, it is wiseto meet the photographerbefore the wedding day todiscuss location, the plan B,if the weather lets youdown, the time spend onshooting and the photoplan. Perhaps you want anumber of friends photos,family photos, romanticphotos and a few comedicphotos, make sure you givethe photographer a headsup of what he will need tobring with him, so there isno shocks on the day foreither party.

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2Trim the guest list. This isdifficult but sometimesnecessary if the cost per

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4Have your wedding ceremonyand reception held at ahotel, and ask for discounts

when family and friends arestaying at same hotel. Reserve ablock of rooms for your guestsseveral months before thewedding for the best rates. Speakwith the appropriate managerwhen asking for discounts andreserving rooms.

5Stick to the schedule for yourceremony and reception.Musicians will charge more if

asked to perform beyond the timestated in their contract. You willalso incur additional limo chargesif your event runs longer thanplanned.

6Ask friends to lend theirtalents by helping out withsuch things as invitations,

flowers, and programs. Ask afriend with pretty penmanship toaddress your invitations instead ofhiring a calligrapher. If yousimplify your flowers andarrangements, perhaps a friendcan assemble fresh or silk flowerswhich will save you hundreds ofeuros. Some of the mostattractive wedding programs areprinted from a home computerand then creatively assembledwith coloured cardboard, tissuepaper, ribbon, etc.

7Consider having yourwedding any day butSaturday. Fridays are also

popular wedding days but maycost a lot less than a Saturdayevent. For even greater savings,choose a weekday evening for

your wedding. Schedule thewedding to allow guests time toarrive at the ceremony after thework day has ended. Many guestsenjoy weekday weddings as thisfrees up their weekends for otheractivities. Choose a date betweenNovember and April (between Mayand October if you live in thesouthern hemisphere) to avoidhigher peak season rates in manyareas.

8Professionally posed andproperly lighted photographsare one of the few beautiful

keepsakes you'll have from yourspecial day, but getting themdoesn't have to break the bank.Choose an EXPERIENCEDphotographer who will includeALL OF THE IMAGES ON A CD forone low price. Then you can makeas many inexpensive copies as youneed rather than pay a hugereprint fee to the photographer.Also, consider a private pre-wedding encounter for the brideand groom followed by all of theposed photography. Completingeverything before your weddingmeans you can spend the entireremainder of your day enjoyingyourself and the company of your

guests. (Guests can't stand to bekept waiting between thewedding and the reception.)

9After looking at the finalplan of your wedding, butbefore paying any deposits,

decide where you can simplify thewhole process. Consider whetheryou really need choral singers anda string quartet at the ceremonyand a wedding singer and a DJ atthe reception. Releasing doves orbutterflies or having a candle-lighting ceremony are allwonderful, but may end upcosting a lot of money. Simplicitysaves money and if done well,your wedding may seem moreserene and awe-inspiring.

10Remember that thewedding is one day atthe start of a life-long

commitment. Look beyond the wedding day

to the goals you will have asnewlyweds.

If you want to purchase a housein the next few years, keepingthat as a priority throughout thewedding planning process willhelp you to be prudent about howmuch you spend on that one day.

How to Save Money on YourWedding Ceremony and Reception




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Hen & Stag parties are nowmore likely to stay in Irelandrather than travel to UK or

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The Adventure Capital of TheWest!Westport is a great town to go foryour hen or stag party. Every yearcountless amounts of hen and stagparties set upon this town andhave an unforgettable time. Thelocals welcome the hen and stagparties unlike any other locationin Ireland. There are lively barsscattered all around this beautiful

town which has won the tidytowns competition many times inIreland. Famous for CroaghPatrick, one of Europe’s bestknown places of Pilgrimage, pres-ents a striking backdrop to thetown.There is plenty to do in Westportwith one of Irelands Finest Golfcourses. Fishing is a major attrac-tion and brings in anglers from allparts of the country. Your partywill have plenty to keep you occu-pied in Westport.

SligoThe capital of County Sligo is anattractive town with good barsand restaurants, theatres, art gal-leries and delicatessens. The lead-ing club in the town The VelvetRoom offers great packages forparties of all sizes. More and morestags and hens are making thereway towards Sligo because of allthe lively craic that comes withthis closely knitted town.The pubs and clubs welcome thestag’s realizing they are a good

earner for Sligo town. With plentyof places to visit and activity’s topartake you’re guaranteed a goodstag or hen weekend. Numeroushen and stag parties have wentback to Sligo after being so pleasewith their first.

LeitrimCarrick on Shannon has been re-garded as one of the best spots in

Ireland for both hen and stag par-ties. Most people will tell you theywere at a stag or hen at somestage in carrick on Shannon. Eachyear it keeps realing back partiesfor the simple reason they provideeverything a stag or hen partyneeds. Food, drink, women, men,crack, activities and accommoda-tion. What more can you ask for, acure for the hangover perhaps.

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Coyotes Late Bar is Galway’s hot-spot for hen and stag parties. Ourvenue is renowned for it’s great

atmosphere, friendly staff and penchantfor lively music that will have people outpartying all night long.

We have recently moved location, andare now situated in the heart of Galwaycity, 34 Shop Street. Our late bar hasbeen turned into a four floor venue, witha Beer Garden, Manhattan Lounge,Coyote Bar and The Stock Exchange. Wealso have a cocktail bar, large scaledigital images of NYC, plush leatherfurnishing, fantastic drink offers, nocover charge and live entertainmentnightly.

Our Coyote bar, located on the 2ndfloor, is the perfect place to hold a party.Our basic package offers a reserved areaand glass of champagne or shot on arrivalfor FREE. We also have a party host thatwill take care of you on the night.Coyotes offers live entertainment everyweekend with great live cover bands,DJ’s- such as iRadio’s Lisa Brady- anddancers on the bar. We also have karaokeavailable on request, and in-housecocktail lessons and fun dance classes.

Our hen/stag packages offer a greatrange of exciting things to do on your tripto Galway, and offers discounts withhen/stag friendly city centreaccommodation and restaurants that willcater for your needs. We offer packagesincluding Karting, Pampering, BurlesuqueDance Lessons, Clay Pigeon Shooting andmuch more.

Our staff are on-hand to ensure you getthe best treatment possible, and to helpyou with the booking and on the night.We can make arrangements for hot food,decorations, surprise parties andencourage fancy dress.

Check us out on Facebook/Twitter:Coyotes Galway and @CoyoteslatebarBookings Details: Email: [email protected]: 091 895 785/ 086 794 3460Website: www.coyotes.ie

Coyotes Late BarGalway’s Best Hen/Stag Party Venue



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What’s happening at Ballina Arts Centre

Mark Geary will taking a break fromworking on his 5th studio album andtouring Ireland this autumn. After sell

out shows so far in Dublin, Cork and GalwayMark's next stop is 5th on Teeling, Sligo. Markemigrated to New York City at the age ofnineteen. He found himself in the middle of athriving music scene, centered around the EastVillage and the legendary Sin-é Cafe. Thecreative atmosphere was exactly what Mark

needed to jump-start his career. Here Markgarnered respect and attention from bothaudiences and fellow artists. He was soonfeatured on bills with the likes of Jeff Buckley,Joe Strummer, and Elvis Costello. Mark’s 4thstudio album, ”songs about love, songs aboutleaving”, on sonaBLAST! Records, was recordedin New York City and features guests includingGlen Hansard and Jenna Nichols. For moreinformation please visit www.markgeary.com

Mark Geary @ 5th on Teeling- Saturday 5th Oct

Now that the annual All-Ireland grieving isbeyond us for another twelve months, BallinaArts Centre is giving lots of opportunities to

forget about the football and concentrate on somegood arts events coming up in the months ahead.

On top of that, other developments to lookforward to at the venue include the long-awaitedwine licence. From this month – October – we will beselling wine prior to events, as well as during theintervals. Patrons can look forward to a nice chilledglass of white or a warm red to wash down thecultural delights on offer.

Ballina Arts centre is constantly striving to improvethe experience of attending events at the venue, andthe addition of a wine licence is a big one.

Another exciting development is the completion ofour new website. Our old one was almost seven yearsold, and a revamp was badly needed. We aredelighted to announce that the revamp has beencompleted and our new swanky site is up andrunning, filled with information on upcoming events.

Ballina Arts Centre will be showing some amazing

theatre, music and visual art, such as Andy Irvine,Jack L, the Ballina Chamber Choir, RTE VanbrughQuartet, Don Baker, Gerry Guthrie and Ronan ÓSnodaigh. An exciting autumn of theatre awaits too,with Bertolt Brecht’s ‘Caucasian Chalk Circle’,Patrick McCabe’s ‘Frank Pig Says Hello’ (based on hischilling novel The Butcher Boy” ), Sean Lysaght’s‘Achill’, and Conal Gallen’s ‘A Bit on the Side’.Lacken-based playwright John Breen’s modern Irishclassic ‘Alone it Stands’ returns to Ballina like aprodigal son after an eventful life on stages allaround the world, with two nights in October tocelebrate once again Munster’s historic win over theall-conquering All Blacks. There is also a treat forBeatle fans with the Beatlemal show on Friday, 11thOctober and the hilarious all Irish female group, TheNualas on 18th October

Full details of all events at Ballina Art Centre canbe found at www.ballinaartscentre.com.

For more information on imminent events pleasecontact Ballina Arts Centre, 096 73593.www.ballinaartscentre.com. Michael Harding, the Irish

Times Columnist, playwrightand novelist, has written a

memoir that has gone to the top ofthe bestsellers list.

Staring at Lakes is a beautifullywritten book in which he talkswith openness and honesty abouthis journey through life, leavingthe priesthood, falling in love,being overwhelmed by depressionand ultimately how he found away out of the dark by acceptingthe fragility of love and theimportance of now. He tells hisremarkable story with great witand has enthralled andentertained audiences with hisunique take on life in Ireland.

An evening with Michael Hardingwill be among the best you'll spendthis autumn!

Wednesday 9th October -Tickets !15

Hawkswell Theatre - Sunday27th October - Tickets !12/under 12’s !6 / !30 family

The wonderful Sligo band Dervishwill be joined by Sligo Academy ofMusic Sinfonietta

and Chorus to present a fun-filledperformance which will introducechildren and families to the joys oftraditional music. This specialtraditional music prom is theperfect way to spend a Sundayafternoon.Join us for a rich musicalexperience celebrating traditionalmusic in Sligo with lots ofopportunities for children to join in,engage and learn. All ages.

Duration: 1hr 15mins.

Staring At Lakes @ The Hawkswell

Trad Beats for all ages!


ACAR has 'sold out' before iteven gets here after fivepeople bought the Irish al-

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The company made 500 'avail-able' on Facebook across someEuropean countries, with the UKgetting 120 and Ireland five.

We understand the Irish buy-ers are from Louth, Cork, Wex-ford, Mayo and Kerry.

The motor comes with eithera 123bhp 1-litre EcoBoost petrolor 90bhp 1.5-litre diesel engine.And it costs !23,995 -- for bothdiesel and petrol.

These limited edition modelsalso have an upgraded version ofthe marque's Sync AppLink info-tainment system -- it has newapps and functionality.

Among them is 'Autoread'which reads out emails and textmessages and allows you to dic-tate replies through the car'svoice-recognition service.

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2. ChildrenPlease make sure they aresecurely strapped into your car. Iam shocked at how often I seethem given the freedom of thecabin by otherwise doting andloving mothers and fathers. Butthey are reckless mums and dadsif they expose their children likethis. Make sure the child-seatsare properly secured, too.

3. LightsTurn on your lights in theevenings. I have been amazed atthe number of cars I've met overthe past few weeks wherepeople have driven off, understreet lights, without a flicker ofillumination on the car. Suddenlythey are in darkness and can'tsee or they are in darkness andcan't be seen. Really dangerous.

4. Thought for deedJust because you indicate doesnot give you the right to do whatyou are signalling. Two narrowescapes for me have taught methat people are not reallythinking much of the time. Theyput on the indicator and straightaway pull out. I would say I'venever seen people so pre-occupied. And that is dangerous.

5. Shortcut cyclistsThere are junctions andjunctures where cyclists findthemselves at the end of their

track. There is always thetemptation to cut in or out, ortake a shortcut. Too many take achance. Again, I'm taken aback at the numberscycling at night without a light ofany sort.

6. Pedestrian dodgersYou can't just dodge your waythrough traffic when crossing theroad. Stop. It has reached thepoint of madness the way peoplefeel they can take to the roadwhile traffic flashes past them.

7. Roundabout horrorsWe should all go back to ourRules of the Road. Nobody knowswhat to do in roundabouts. If youwant to save yourself the priceof a scary movie, watch the hair-raising antics at the SandyfordIndustrial Estate roundabout anyweekday morning.

8. Speed merchantsIf we all knocked 10kmh off ourspeed, we'd be significantlysafer. Not only that, there wouldbe far fewer 'small' accidents andfar fewer repair and touch-upbills. Believe me, as one who hascut back, you will feel a lot saferand in control behind the wheel.

9. Lane hoggersFor God's sake stop hanging outthere on the outside lane of thedual-carriageway or motorwaydoing 70km/80km. It is ONLYFOR OVERTAKING. Got that?This causes huge angst and thedangerous practice of'undertaking' (people overtakingon the inside).

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Anew Winter Fodderand FinancialSurvival Guide,

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A survey carried outin the first week ofSeptember showed thatoverall there areadequate supplies, witha fodder surplus of 8%for a 140-day winter.However, it also foundthat one-in-five farmersface a deficit of 20% oftheir feedrequirements. Thiswinter fodder andfinancial survival guideis focussed at helpingthose farmers still witha deficit. It alsoincludes advice forother farmers on how tomanage their reservesin the event of anextended winter.

Speaking at thelaunch, chairman of theinter agency foddercommittee, Dr TomKelly, Teagasc said: ”Weurge all farmers to dotheir own fodder budgetand financial cash flowimmediately. With thisinformation they canthen plan for the nextsix months and use theinformation to explorethe best options fortheir own farms.“

Teagasc Nutritionist,Dr Siobhan Kavanaghsaid: “Farmers haveassumed a 140-daywinter feeding periodwhich does not allowfor an early winter or alate spring. The mostimportant advice is toact early. The farmersthat took steps earliestcame through lastwinter better.“

Fintan Phelan,Teagasc farmmanagement specialistsaid: “The higher costsincurred on farms thisyear has left manyfarmers in a tighterthan expected cashposition. We urge allfarmers to address theissue and complete a12-month cash flow

plan immediately. Withthis information theywill be in a betterposition to talk to theircreditors and agree arepayment schedule.“

The inter agencyfodder committeeincludes representativesfrom Teagasc;Department ofAgriculture, Food and

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If you've got chronic obstructivepulmonary disease (COPD), it'smore important than ever to get

some exercise—it can save yourlung function and slow down theprogression of COPD. The prob-lem? The shortness of breath thatcomes with exertion can make ittempting to move less than you didbefore. This sets up a vicious cycle:shortness of breath leads to inac-tivity, which leads to a decline in fit-ness, which leads to furthershortness of breath and inactivity.

To get out of the rut, MichaelBerry, PhD, chair of the departmentof health and exercise science atWake Forest University, in Win-ston-Salem, N.C., recommendswalking, stationary biking, and ellip-tical training. They work well forpeople with COPD, but strengthand resistance training are playingan increasing role in patients’ regi-mens.

As we age, people—particularlythose over the age of 60—lose

muscle fibers, according to Berry.Healthy people lose fast-twitchmuscles, which are used for shortbursts of energy. But individualswith COPD tend to lose slow-twitch muscles, which are used forendurance activities as well.

Weight training helps to improveskeletal muscle function so patientscan remain active longer. Exerciseof the lower legs—frequently walk-ing or cycling—is the main focus ofany organized exercise program for

COPD, says Gail Weinmann, MD,the deputy director of the NationalHeart, Lung and Blood Institute’sDivision of Lung Diseases, but exer-cising the upper arms through re-sistance training is also helpful.(Like anyone starting an exerciseprogram, a person with COPDshould be cleared for exercise by ahealth care provider, Dr. Weinmanncautions.)

If you have COPD, another ad-vantage of exercising the respira-

tory system is to learn how tocope with the panic that can occurwith shortness of breath.

“I have heard it described aswhen someone is hit in the stom-ach and can’t get their breath,”Berry says. “Exercise teaches peo-ple how to deal with that sensation,to work through it. They know theyare going to get up the steps, andthey will get short of breath, butnow they know, ‘I’m not going tokeel over and die.’”

Breathing techniques can fightpanicky feelings

Mike McBride, a COPD patientfrom Arvada, Colo., who racewalkswith oxygen in tow, says the firsttime he walked around his neigh-borhood for exercise, he thoughthe was going to have to call some-one to pick him up. Over the yearshe has had setbacks and haslearned his limits, but he continuesto exercise at the gym and walks atleast three times a week.

“Learning to deal with the panicis the first thing to get past,”McBride says.

Respiratory therapists offer twocommon breathing techniques:pursed lip and diaphragm breathing.Pursed lip breathing is performedby inhaling through the nose and

then exhaling through pursed lips(as if one is going to whistle). Theexhale should be longer than theinhale, but air should not be forcedout. This breathing helps peoplerelax and reduces the amount ofair trapped in the lungs. Diaphragmbreathing helps to strengthen thisimportant muscle and is accom-plished by lying on one’s back withknees bent and making the stom-ach, rather than the chest, moveout while inhaling and in while ex-haling. Patients are typically intro-duced to breathing exercises onlywhen they visit a respiratory thera-pist or participate in a pulmonaryrehabilitation program, Berry says,mainly because time-crunched pri-mary care physicians focus on exer-cise and smoking cessation.

McBride’s insurance would notpay for respiratory therapy, so heutilized breathing techniques helearned during Lamaze classesyears ago. He visualizes wringingout a towel when he starts to panicand concentrates on breathing outtwice as long as he breathes in.

“A lot of people don’t want todo anything because they are afraidof getting short of breath," he says."It doesn’t scare me anymore be-cause I have had enough experi-ence with the distress part.”

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Sligo Road, Enniskillen. Phone: 048 66 326 327

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The complete plumbing &

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

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New shop opening in Liosban Estate,

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Full Call Out ServiceFull Plumbing & Heating Service

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

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Phone: 087!2066910 or 071!9197925

• Free Survey available• Solid Fuel Stoves• Gas Fires

people with energy

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

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

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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.

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

Visit us online at www.boradrumaupholstery.ie

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

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PETS AND ACCESSORIES

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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

SEEKING LADY 18-40FOR NSA Fun and frolicsor real relationship. Homeowner and car owner, cantravel or accomodate foro/nigh and weekends of fun.Call: 087-6773979

GALWAY MANMedium build, like to meetcurvy large lady 20-40 forfun times.Call or text: 085-1665262

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 at theusual address.

GALWAY MANAGED 42Medium build, would like tomeet lady age 20 to 40.Call and leave voice mes-sage. Tel: 08-1665262

SHY SLIGO LADYlakes cinema, concerts andDVDS, Music etc. Wouldlike to hear from a Gent60+ with similar interestsfor a friendship maybe lead-ing to a relationship Replieswith a box number 998 atthe usual address.

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.

TALL, DARK ANDHANDSOME MALESeeks Female for discretefun, discretion assured. CanTravel. Call: 085-1924230

GENUINE SINGLE MANLate 40 's, 6ft tall, GSOH,N\S, looking for a Lady 45- 55. For fun, & romance.Likes eating out, keepingfit, cinema, music. S/D Call or text: 086-0368137

ROSCOMMONGENT4Would like to meet curvylady aged 22-45 for discreetfun. Can travel. Call or text:086-3968335

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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

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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

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

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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


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Northwest Express October 2013