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Alex Ellis-Roswell walking to fundraise for the RNLI. He is on a 10,000 mile walk round the coast of Ireland and the UK. All to raise funds for RNLI Lifeboats. Alex walked Erris during the month of May.

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Editor's NoteKilmore Our Lady of Lourdes church Aughleam ; Sunday 9.45am/weekdays 10.00amSt. Joseph's Church Binghamstown ; Sunday 11.00am/weekdays 10.00amSt. Brendan's Church Tirrane; Saturday Vigil 6.30pm/weekdays 10.00amChurch of the Holy Family Carne; Sunday 12.00noon/weekdays 10.00amOur Lady of Dolours church Shanahee; Saturday Vigil 8.00pm. Parish Office 097 82350. Fr John Loftus 097 82350. Fr Kevin Hegarty 097 81011

Belmullet Church of the Sacred Heart, Belmullet Sunday 10.30am, Monday 8.00pm, Tuesday to Friday 9.30am, Saturday Vigil 8.00pm Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Glencastle Sunday 12.00 noon, Wednesday and Saturday 10.15am Fr. Michael Reilly P.P. 097-81426 or 086-0847179 Parish Office, Chapel Street, Belmullet, Co. Mayo 097-20777 e-mail belmulletparish@gmail.com

Kilcommon Aughoose Sunday Mass 12noonInver Saturday Vigil 8pmCornboy Sunday Mass 10.30amCarrowtigue Saturday Vigil 6.30pmParish office Aughoose 097 87701. Fr Joseph Hogan 086 734860.kilcommonparish@eircom.net

Ballycroy Sunday 11am Saturday 8pm Inisbiggle Island 2pm Saturday weather permitting, requested by famililes (every 2 ? 3 weeks) Fr. Chris Ginnelly, Parochial House 098 49134 Kiltane Geesala & Doohoma alternates Sunday 11am & Saturday 7pm Winter, 8pm Winter Bangor 7.00pm SaturdaySunday 11.00amBallymunnelly 9.30am Sunday

Erris Mass TimesWelcome to issue 53 of the Erris Eye for June 2016. Tá fáilte roimhe go léir. With your help and support we are delighted to bring you a free community magazine for Erris. If you missed a copy or want to share it with people who are away, have a look at www.erriseye.com where you can view current and past issues. This issue includes some of the regular updates from Teach Greannaí, local schools and details of the many events taking place locally throughout Erris in the coming weeks. Do you recognise the man on the front cover? You may have seen him walking around Erris. He is Alex Ellis-Roswell and he walks to fundraise for the RNLI. He is on a 10,000 mile walk round the coast of Ireland and the UK. All to raise funds for RNLI Lifeboats. He started walking on 3rd August 2014 in Kent, England. To donate go to https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/longwalkroundSee page 10 for more.We look forward as always to your feedback and comments. Your opinions and ideas are welcome on what you would like to see published.  And remember, The Erris Eye is your local free community magazine.

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Annie you are up in heaven with the angels. A perfect shining star, And when

you smile. The world can see how wonderful you were

We the family of the late Noel Reilly would like to thank sincerely all those who sympathised with or supported us on our sad loss last year. Thank you to everyone who called to our home, attended the removal, funeral mass and burial. To all who sent mass cards, sympathy cards, enrolments and mass bouquets and those who travelled long distances. Thanks to all the medical staff who looked after Noel in the last 2 years of his life, in particular the district nurses. Sincere thanks to Fr. Michael Reilly who visited Noel during his illness and for the lovely celebration mass with beautiful choir. Many thanks to Fr. Kevin Hegarty, a personal friend of Noel's, for his wonderfully crafted eulogy which expressed the gift of Noel's life to his family and community. To McDonnell's Funeral Directors for their professionalism and kindness. To the Gateway for the food and excellent service. As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation.

Noel's first anniversary mass will be celebrated on Saturday 4th June at 8pm in the Sacred Heart Church, Belmullet.Suaimhneas Síoraí dá anam uasal

John Patrick ReillyEmlybeg South,

Binghamstown, Belmullet Died 31st May 2014

Annie ReillyEmlybeg SouthBinghamstown

Belmullet(First Anniversary)

In loving memory of Annie who died 2nd May 2015. A whisper on a May day

You heard a gentle callYou took the hand of Jesus,

And quietly left us allYou had a smile, a joke to share,A wonderful nature kind and true

These are the memories we have of you.

Always remembered Eddie, Lena and Family

&Bernie, Mike & Family

(Bedford)

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Belmullet Erris Lions Club wish to sincerely thank the followingsponsors on the occasion of the Erris Person of the Year Gala Dinner,which was held on 18th March 2016:

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Top Oil Liam Shevlin Motors

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T & T Print & Promotion Gala Supermarket

Clann Lir Bar & Off Licence Ulster Bank O?D?s Bar

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Bangor Area Reunion

BINGHAMSTOWN ANNUAL FUN WEEKEND

In aid of Baby Grace Appeal. Friday Night 3rd June 2016, 25 Card Drive, Admission

?10, O' Raghallaigh's Pub Binghamstown, 1st prize PIG, prizes galore on the night.

Saturday 4th June 2016, Tractor Rally, Showcase of Vintage Cars, Binghamstown, commencing at 3pm,

Prizes for Best Vintage Tractor, Best Dressed Tractor & Best Modified Tractor.

Sunday 5th June 2016 10K Fun Run/Walk. 2pm Sharp warm up 1.45pm registration begins at 1pm.

Entry Fee: ?10 Adults ?5 for Under 18's. Followed by Fun and Games, Refreshments in O'

Raghallaigh's Pub. Music on Night with "Chantelle & Sean"

Raffle and Mini Auction on the Night. Please Support.

Fáilte ar ais! One of our most distinguished visitors, the corncrake, has returned to our town. Such a joy to hear him calling so close to us! He has been heard calling loudly day and night ? looking for a mate. Lets hope he finds one and stays with us for the summer.

Belmullet Kilmore Communty Games 2016Congrats and well done to all participants in the recent Belmullet/Kilmore Community Games held at Belmullet GAA grounds. We had lots of medal winners but more importantly, we had far more participants!!! Míle Buíochas to all who participated and attended. The event would not have been possible without the assistance, generosity and time of so many. Thanks to all who prepared the field, all line starters and finishers, photographer, 'long puck supervisor' St Brendans College for equipment, Order of Malta (thankfully no customers for you....), Belmullet GAA, shop/canteen organisers, stewards and all coaches of Erris Athletic Club who helped endlessly. A very successful games was held, with athletes in 28 events. This year the Fr Mulherin Memorial Cup was awarded to the winning National School from the two parishes for a mixed relay race. Congrats to Eachlem NS on winning this cup for 2016. The Mayo Community Games Athletics Finals are on 26th June in Claremorris. Please continue to support your local Community Games and our local athletes who will now go forward to represent Belmullet/Kilmore at the county finals. WELL DONE EVERYONE!!!!

Four of the competitors sporting their medals at the Community Games 2016

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Cineclub na nÓg showing 'Song of the Sea' (as part of Clann Lír Festival)Cineclub na nÓg bilingual film club for children 5-12 years Ben, a young Irish boy, and his little sister Saoirse, a girl who can turn into a seal, go on an adventure to free the fairies and save the spirit world SATHARN 28ú BEALTAINE / SATURDAY 28th MAY @ 2.15pm

Erris Monthly Sunday MarketSunday 29th May 12pm-4pm Inside Áras Inis Gluaire Tables supplied Teas & Coffees, Live music on the day,We have a host of stalls including locally grown shrubs and flowers from ?5, home made jams, lots of baking eg breads, muffins, apple tarts etc. Jewellery and fashion items.

Holistic FairDate: May 29, 2016 12:00 pm ? 4:00 pmIncluding reiki / reflexology / angel cards / alternative therapies and much more at Áras Inis Gluaire

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We can officially confirm that Nathan Carter and his band (Sunday 31st July) and Michael English and his band (Wednesday 3rd Aug) will be with us for the Bangor Reunion. Both shows will be in the Kiltane Community Complex and they will be an all-ticket event. Tickets will be going on sale in June. Please get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Ava Padden All Ireland Champion

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Transition year students from St. Brendan's College, Belmullet enjoying their recent trip to Barcelona.

The Homemaker's SchemeQuestionI?m going to take some time off work to look after my

children. What effect will this have on my contributions for the State pension?Answer (May 2016)Under the Homemaker?s Scheme, time you spend out of the workforce caring for children or a person with a disability can be disregarded when calculating your entitlement for a State Pension (Contributory). The scheme came into effect on 6 April 1994 (time spent homemaking before this is not taken into account).You do not get credits for years spent out of the workforce. Instead these years will be disregarded when working out your entitlement to a State Pension (Contributory). However, you may get credits for the remainder of the year you leave the workforce, and for part of the year when you rejoin the workforce.A homemaker, for the purposes of the Homemaker?s Scheme is a man or woman who provides full-time care for a child under the age of 12 or an ill or disabled person aged 12 or over. A homemaking year is a year in which you are out of the workforce for the full tax year. Up to a maximum of 20 homemaking years can be disregarded when working out your entitlement to a State Pension (Contributory).To qualify for a State Pension (Contributory) you must have a minimum yearly average number of contributions from when you entered social insurance to pension age. The Homemaker?s scheme provides that full contribution years spent caring in the home are disregarded in calculating a person?s yearly average number of contributions. Take, for example, a woman who started work in 1985, took 10 years out of work to care for children from 1995 to 2005 and then returned to work for another 20 years before retiring in 2025 and applying for a State Pension. Her yearly average would be calculated over 30 years instead of 40 years when the 10 years spent in the home are disregarded.Further information is available from Citizens Information Centres and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, call 0761 07 4000.

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Diamond real estate have been selling Algarve properties from our boutique, vil lage showroom for over 25 years. Owned by husband and wife team Carlos and Joanna (who has Mayo roots), who provide the personal and professional service you receive. Diamond specialise in Boliqueime (where their showroom is based a few steps from the vil lage centre church), nearby is Loule, Albufeira and Vilamoura. We are a fully l icensed real estate agent, regulated registered company and fully insured. Helping people buy, sell, rent and manage property with a fully inclusive property management and maintenance service. English is our f irst language, and our team also speak Portuguese and French. Diamond Properties Algarve look forward to helping you on the next chapter whether it is selling or buying your Algarve property. Find out the latest properties to buy or property reductions by following us on Facebook and Twitter Diamond Algarve.

Communion Class of 2016 from Aughalasheen N.S. From left Ben Wilson,Róisín McIntyre, Conor Barrett,Ciara Walsh,Paddy Dixon, Holly Ruddy, Jack Padden, Annie Cawley and Tadhg Walsh

Well done to the Erris Players for the fantastic performance of 'Caught in the Net' as usual very funny and entertaining enjoyed by many at Áras Inis Gluaire. If you think your life is stressful, imagine the life of John Smith, a taxi driver who keeps two separate families in different parts of London.

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Meals-on-Wheels Geesala Del ivering in the parishes of Kil tane, Belmul let & Kilmore.

Our meals are f reshly prepared daily, in our premises in Geesala.

Al l dietary needs are catered for, should you or someone you know be interested in receiving meals long term or

short termPlease contact 097 86868.

We also provide a Community Laundry Service that is open to al l members of the publ ic

*New del ivery & col lect ion now available*Please cal l 097 86781 for further Informat ion.

James Kel ly proudly holding the Trophy af ter the Al l Ireland win!

22-year-old fundraiser, Alex Ellis-Roswell, is walking around the coast of Great Britain and Ireland to raise money for the RNLI. He?s well into his two year challenge, which will see him cover 10,000 miles.The plan was to visit every lifeboat station in Britain and Ireland while fundraising for the RNLI. Alex arrived in Belmullet last week and walked the Mullet Penninsula, carrying a 20kg rucksack with him on the journey.Grieving for his late father, Alex ended his live-in relationship, sold his marketing business ?for half nothing? and, with ?3,500, hit the road in August 2014.?My head was in turmoil,? said Alex. ?I needed a plan.?Leaving Minnis Bay in Kent, the plan was to visit every lifeboat station in Britain and Ireland while fundraising for the RNLI.Our front page cover was taken whilst Alex was sheltering in the shed of an empty school, during his 15 mile walk from Pullathomas to Belderig. He has done really well for the Mayo Lifeboat stations, and has had a great reception in Erris and we want to wish him well as he heads away from Erris towards Sligo.

Pictured in Belmullet

Sale of Weanlings every Monday, all other stock on Tuesday

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SALE EVERY TUESDAY ALL BOOKING FROM THURSDAY ON 096-22555 & 22558.

USUAL SALE EVERY TUESDAY AS FOLLOW: ?BULLOCKS STARTING AT 10.30 FOLLOWED BY BULL WEANLINGS. ?HEIFERS STARTING AT 11.30 FOLLOWED BY HEIFER WEANLINGS.

?SUCKS AT 10.30 FOLLOWED BY CULL COWS & SPRINGER FROM 12.00. ?SHEEP START AT 10.15.

Yard opens at 7.30am Seller please note - Important that all stock BOOKED is in the yard by 9.30 or

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Call MaureenYour local f riendly class meets

Wednesdays 7.00pmnew members 6.45

Belmul let (over the Co-op)

Call Maureen 086 313 2840

Don't let the summer throw you off your weightloss journey! Warm weather can mean that you eat less during the day but you'll probably overeat in the evening. Make those salads as filling as possible with lots of lean protein. Keep coming to class and keep chipping away at those pounds! Don't stop because the kids are on holidays and the sun is shining.A member of our class, Maureen Rowland won a competition recently which Greene Farms ran in conjunction with Unislim classes throughout the country. Maureen was picked out as the winner of a spa break for 2 people in the Hodson Bay hotel. As her leader I also won the same thing! Happy days!

IORRAS AONTAITHE The Club has just launched its all new line of Club merchandises along with replica jerseys, caps, scarves, car stickers, key rings, baby wear & much more. If you'd like to order any item give Eric a tinkle on 087-6300830. Big changes in the Sports Genius (Club fundraiser) as Saracens and Leicester claim their titles. Most of you had Man City to win. Only a handful of you got all three teams that were relegated. A good few benefited from Arsenal finishing as runners up. This of course was due to the Annual (hilarious) Tottenham collapse. Chairman Micky Dixon is not in good form. Somewhat disappointingly, we have gone from three women in the top seven, to only two in the top twenty. The football has really sorted the men from the boys........and the girls. Well done to all the slow starters as we finally got everybody off zero points. The U14 Kennedy cup squad trained at the Iorras Aontaithe grounds in Carnenash recently. Iorras Aontaithe star Owen McHale is part of the squad.This was the first time a Kennedy cup team has visited Iorras and all at Iorras Aontaithe would like to thank the Mayo management for bringing the lads to Carnenash and endorsing the club facilities with their visit. Many thanks to Kerry McHale, Lorraine O?Connor and Youth Secretary Eric O?Reilly and the Builín Blasta for all their help. At the time of writing, the U13 side are top of Division One with two games remaining and in the quarter final of the U13 cup. The U15 side are in mid-table in the Premier Division. The U17 side are joint top of the Premier league with two games remaining.

Put the Salmon, chopped ginger, mayonnaise, coriander, scallions and soy sauce into a food processor.Whizz it all together till it?s like a rough mince. Remove and shape into 4 burgers.Using the oil spray, fry for 4-5 minutes a side till they are crispy and cooked through.Serve with guacamole and lots of Forever Free veggies!

500g salmon, boneless and skinless1cm root ginger1 tsp lighter than light mayonnaise1 tsp soy sauce1 small bunch of coriander, roughly chopped2 chopped scallions1 lemon, cut into 4 pieces

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On Sunday the 15th of May 12 Ty students from Saint Brendan's college travelled to the Goradische orphanage in Belarus for a weeks voluntary work. Lisa Gallagher, Leah Walker, Sophia Vagg, Eoin Mc Intyre ,Tracey Nallen, Stephen Gibbons, Eimear Kelly, Katelyn Lindsay, Tara Barrett, Eimear Gallagher, Meghan Kilker and Shauna Deane. This orphanage is home to 220 children and young adults between the ages of 4 and 25 years of age. While there the students helped with feeding washing and interacting with these children and young adults, many of whom are physically and mentally disabled.A large percentage are in cots at all times. The students have fundraised over ?10,000 since last October to cover the trip but also to spend on the children and orphanage while there. While this was a challenging trip for the students it was an experience that will have a very positive impact on their lives.They have showed tremendous dedication and determination in preparing for this trip doing presentations to their fellow students and their local Foroige club. They organised a donation box for supplies in the school and received huge support from students and teachers. A special word of thanks to their TY co-ordinator Miss O' Sullivan and school Principal Mr. Michael Walsh for their ongoing support and for facilitating the trip.

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MindSpace Mayo...With mental health being the primary health concern affecting young people today, the development of accessible and appropriate services has never been more

important. Access to early and timely support is the key to resolving many of the difficulties that young people experience.Mindspace Mayo is that early intervention. It is a free, non-judgemental and confidential service for young people aged 15 ? 25. 1-in-3 young people will experience mental health distress. Mindspace Mayo will assist young people meet the demands of life. The aim is to ensure that when young people are struggling, they get the support they need, when and where they need it. Mindspace offers a support service to young people presenting with anything from common concerns (e.g. dealing with break-up, exam stress) to young people with emerging mental health difficulties such as mild depression and anxiety. Mindspace Mayo is about building resilience at this pivotal stage of life. It?s about supporting young people when and where they need it. We are very excited to announce that Mindspace Mayo have launched our first outreach service in Erris. This service will make it more accessible for young people in the Erris region to get the help they need where and when they need it. The outreach service will run one day a week (Wednesday) and is based in the Health Centre in Belmullet. The outreach service will be used for pre-arranged appointments only with no drop in facility available in this centre.

Pedal & Pod InitiativeWith the assistance of the Fiontar Chomhraic Fund, Erris Beo have purchased two new accommodation pods for the region. They are located in Eachléim (Ionad Deirbhile) and in Cornboy (Teach Greannaí), and will be operated by community groups. These unique accommodation units will provide an alternative way of exploring the hidden gems of Erris, by allowing visitors to cycle from one pod to the other, after an overnight stay. Erris Beo hopes to be able to purchase more pods for other parts of the region and extend this unusual ?Pedal & Pod? initiative across the destination of Erris.

Erris on Top!McKennas? Guides published its 100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland, which included the lovely Léim Siar B&B in Blacksod (& also our neighbour, the Stella Maris hotel in Ballycastle). In The Irish Times in April, Ballycroy National Park was named as one of the top 10 parks in Ireland for activity & adventure. Last week, Red Bull named Erris as one of the Top 8 places to camp in Ireland. And this week, in The Irish Independent, Paul Clements named the Killala - Céide - Belderrig - Porturlin road as one of the top 10 Wild Atlantic way routes. As if we ever needed proof that Erris is, indeed, the best place in Ireland to go wild! International Dark Sky ParkComhghairdeas to all involved with Wild Nephin, Ballycroy National Park and the Mayo Dark Skies team - for their efforts in establishing the Mayo International Dark Sky Park, with Gold Tier status! This is an incredible achievement for everyone who worked so hard on the application to the International Dark Sky Association, and an amazing attraction for Erris! We look forward to welcoming many new astro-tourists to the region.

Food & Folklore with Eddie LenihanAn evening of 'Food & Folklore' with Eddie Lenihan, author, storyteller and broadcaster as part of the Children of Lír festival. Friday 27th May @ 7pm in the Talbot Hotel Belmullet. Tickets ?25 and includes 3 Course Meal. Enchanting tales of Myth, Magic and Mystery.Booking Essential, 097 20977 or errischamber@eircom.net. Tickets also available from The Talbot Hotel, Carey?s, Langan?s, Lúnasa, Hegarty?s and Cuffe?s.

A huge thank you to our friends in Greene Farm Foods who awarded our member Maureen Rowland with a fantastic prize of a 2 night spa break at the Hodson Bay Hotel! They also shared their forever free tasters with our Belmullet class.

CE Vacancy:Seirbhísí Curam Chill Chomáin Teo. currently have a vacancy on the Kilcommon CE Scheme. The vacancy is for a General Operative position assisting with kitchen and general activities at Teach Greannaí. For further details on this vacancy contact Mary Padden at 097 88935 or Pat Barrett at 087 3777330 before Friday June 3rd 2016 Teach Greannai Community Laundry:Tues/Wed/Thurs 1-4.Drop in or call 097/88935 for more information. Teach Greannai Diner Opening Hours:Mon-Fri 9-4, Sat 10-2.30 and Sun 11.30-2.30. Takeaway open Fri, Sat, Sun & Bank Holiday Mondays 6.30 - 10 pm. Call 087/3383349 to place your order.  Teach Greannai Active Retirement Group at Wednesdays; Everyone welcome to join. Usual bus collection & delivery service - call 097/88935 for more information.   Kilcommon Care & Repair: Contact 097/88935 for more info. All persons involved in Care & Repair and fully vetted.  Any service providers who would like to be associated with this project; please forward your information to no. above. Unislim at Teach Greannai continues every Tuesday evening from 5.45 to 6.45. Knapsack Pesticide Training: To be delivered in Teach Greannai on June 10th & 17th. ?150 per participant.  Lunch provided. Booking essential. Limited places available. Contact 097/88935 for more information. 

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SeanfhocalBíonn caora dhubh ar an tréad is gile

Even the whitest flock has a black sheep

Eye Gar dening

TipsThings to do in May: Start hardening off bedding plants. It is tempting to plant out summer bedding at this stage but it may be wise to hold off until at least the middle of the month as there is still a likelihood of late frost. Clear out spring bedding and fertilize the soil. Dead head spring bulbs Control pests and diseases especially slugs and snails. Prune spring flowering shrubs. Position supports around perennials that required staling e.g. Lupines Plant hanging baskets ( but keep in the glasshouse until the risk of frost has passed). Apply a slow release fertiliser to your pots and planted containers. Water newly planted fruit trees & bushes. Plant the main crop of potatoes. Early potatoes can be earthed up. Feed your lawn with a good law feed, weed and moss killer if you haven?t already done so.

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Things to do in June:

Plant out summer beddingwindow boxes, planted containers and hanging baskets can also be planted up. Check your hanging baskets and planted containers for watering. Feed your roses to encourage strong growth. Spray roses to control pests and diseases. Feed plants in borders if not already done. Thin hardy annuals and vegetables which have been sown. Mow lawns more frequently. Feed plants once a week. Stake herbaceous plants if you haven?t already done so. Deadhead flowers. Harvest fruit and vegetable crops as they come into season. Your glasshouse will need to be shaded so as to protect plants from scorching.

Things to do in July:

Water hanging baskets and planted containers. This will need to be done most days.  They should also be fed about once a week. Deadhead flowers regularly. This will encourage more flowers. Plant autumn flowering bulbs. Keep roses sprayed to keep pests and disease at bay. Prune late spring flowering shrubs immediately after flowering. Plant out seedlings and rooted cuttings. Harvest fruit, vegetables and herbs. Feed perennials and shrubs with a granular fertiliser e.g. Growmore. Trim hedges. Continue to mow your lawn frequently. Clean paving slabs. Water newly planted shrubs if conditions are dry. Fences and exterior woodwork should be treated.

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Nathan and Rory Conway with Mayo footballer Evan Regan at the Erris PEILE Tournament which took place on Wednesday last at Our Lady's Secondary School Belmullet. Ballycroy were well represented missing out on medals by one point when they were defeated by Belmullet. Well done to all that participated.

Pictured are the LCVP Leaving Certificate classes from Our Lady's Secondary School who were given a talk by Maira O Shanegnessy from ICTU. Pictured with Mrs Hough LCVP teacher.

Pictured are JC Business students Our Lady's Secondary School, who are taking part in Bank of Ireland School Bank. Keith Higgins and Aishlinn Monaghan visited the school to train the students in setting up a school bank in September

Cailíní ó Ghaelcholáiste Chomáin a ghlac páirt sa chlár 'It's for Girls' ag an WOI Women's Mini Marathon 2016 lena múinteoir Bn Ui Liaim.

Mac léinn na hIdirbliana Ciara Ní Dhomhnaill, Donna Ní Dhochartaigh, Jack Ó Muirithe agus Saoirse NÍ Leanacháin  ó Ghaelcholáiste Chomáin a ghlac páirt i Scifest 2016 in IT Sligeach ar an 11ú Bealtaine.

Cailíní ó Ghaelcholáiste Chomáin a ghlac páirt sa chlár 'It's for Girls' ag an WOI Women's Mini Marathon 2016 lena múinteoir Bn Ui Liaim. Below: St. Brendan' College U-15 Soccer Team who won the Connacht

final in Milebush Park, Castlebar.

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St Brendan's College First Year team 2015/6 are the Mayo ETB champions after defeating Davitt College, Castlebar in Crossmolina on Tuesday 17 May.

Union of Students in Ireland welcomes Scrapping of JobBridge and Commends Leo Varadkar on reducing exploitation in the workplaceThe Union of Students in Ireland has welcomed the scrapping of JobBridge and commended the Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar, on rebalancing decency and reducing exploitation in the workplace. USI said there was no need for a system webbed with pernicious practises as a pivotal point for jobseekers anymore because unemployment figures were dropping.

?JobBridge has done horrendous damage to young people and their perception of acceptable work practises.? Kevin Donoghue, USI President, said. ?We welcome the scrapping of this system by Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar, and would like to congratulate him on this progressive step to rebalance decency and reduce exploitation in the workplace. The new system that replaces JobBridge must be of benefit to both the worker and the business ? a good wage for good work ? and must not be a new name on a structure replicated from JobBridge.?

Donoghue said the new replacement scheme should see internship terms significantly reduced from the current six-to-nine month practises currently in place to one-to-two months. He also said there should be no expectation of overtime, unreasonable commutes, or unfair work practises in the new system. USI is urging the Minister to put strict monitoring into place in the new internship scheme where if a company is reported for poor or illegal work practises, they should be disallowed to continue taking on interns.

?Leo Varadkar should be praised for getting rid of a system that has destroyed employment prospects for many of our generation.? Donoghue said. ?JobBridge promotes unhealthy, unstable work schemes and exploits the time, energy and talent of young people. JobBridge is simply not the win-win programme it was pitched as. It?s a tax-payer scheme that allows businesses to breed inferiority complexes, poor working conditions and in turn, poor mental health such as anxiety, depression and despair in the youth.?

JobBridge will be discontinued in September.

FOR SALE

Cross trainer ?70 and kitchen table and chairs ?125

086 370 7143

Business Directory

Prendergast Agricul tural Consul tancy

Advice on al l farming mat tersGLAS & AEOS Appl icat ions

M icheal PrendergastChapel St Belmul let

086 811 9256 prendergastagriconsultancy@gmail.com

Pharmacy

Lavel le's PharmacyBelmul let 097 81053

Ki l lala 096 32465

Bangor Err i s 097 83911

lavel lespharmacy@gmai l .com

Recycling

Arts & Entertainment

Aras Ini s Gluai reBelmul let

Exhibi t ions & Entertainment097 81079

www.arasini sgluai re.ie

Home Heating

J&E Hughes Oi lHeat ing oi l , Road & agr i diesel ,

pet rol , lubr icants, tanks

Dai ly Del iver ies

John 086 4403350

Insulation

Cake Specialists

O'Donoghues BakeryCake & bakery Special i sts

Bridge Rd Belmul let097 81082

www.odonoghuesbakery.com

Cacai Alainnwww.lovelynaturalcakes.com

Wedding Cakes, Novel ty Cakes, Bi r thday Cakes al l made wi th

natural i ngredientsStephanie Fal lon 086 852 8681info@lovelynaturalcakes.com

Cakes By AngelaCakes for al l Occasions

Personal i sed Cakes086 402 5521

angelageraghty57@hotmai l .comwww.cakesbyangela.ie

Fusion Insulat ion Stop the cold thi s winter

Mayo's Spray Foam ExpertsErr i s based cal l for quotat ion

1890 818838/ 0872416181 www.fusioninsulat ion.com

Print & Embroidery

T&T ClothingPrint & Embroidery Special i sts

The Square Belmul letsales@t tclothing.iewww.t tclothing.ie

086 065 1704

Agricultural

Ardagh Agri ServicesMowing,Tedding, Raking,Bal ing

Agricul tural Machinery

096 72803- 087 626 2727

Crossmol ina Rd, Bal l i na

Furniture

Mangan's Furni ture Carpets, vinyl , wooden f loor ing, bedding, 3 piece sui tes, bedroom

& dining setsBarrack St Belmul let 097 81084

jmancon@hotmai l .com

Accountancy Services

Thomas McHugh & CoChartered & Cert i f ied

AccountantsRegistered Audi tors

Quay St , Belmul let , Co MayoBelmul let 097 81507Bal l i na 096 79780

Fax 097 81744

Auctioneers

Gerry Rowland Auctioneer & Valuer

Property Valuations - Sales -AuctionsFor all Your Auctioneering Needs

Telephone: Gerry Rowland, AKA The Bumble Bee

086 8459414 or 09670854www.theoptimumgroup.ie

Sharkey & Co AccountantsBookkeeping & Accounts Payrol l

& Vat - Sole Trader Accounts Tax Returns - Farm Accounts Lim ited Com pany Accounts

The Enterprise Centre Main Street Crossmolina Co. Mayo

Tel: (087) 7978643

Taxis

Rural Transport ServiceSeán's Hackney

Attawalla, Bangor ErrisNow available - Keen rates

Tel. 087 2860525

Fitted Kitchens

SYMPHONY KITCHENSBarcastle Retail Park, Castlebar, Hours Mon - Fri: 09:00 -18:00

Sat: 10:00 - 17:00094 90 26100

www.symphonykitchens.ie info@symphonykitchens.ie

We will beat any price on a like for l ike basis

Doocey Metal Recycl ingWe buy & col lect al l t ypes of

scrap metal , sk ips avai lable.

085 129 3864 087 690 5283

097 86805

Services

ERRIS PEST CONTROLEnvironmental Services

Providing a professional and

discreet Pest Control Service to the

Erris Area

087 287 4589

At McAndrewsMain St, Belmullet.

Suit Hire for every occasionwww.belmulletsuithire.com

087 243 5468

Services

Construction & Civil

O'Raghal laigh Agricul tural , Construct ion & Civi l

Engineering * Trial Holes * Land Drainage Service * Site Remediation Works * Land Reclamation * Raft & Strip Foundations

*Site Services & Setting Out * Septic Tank & Eff luent

Treatment Systems Servicing The Erris Area

stephen@oracce.com

087 1035 227

Contact Us or to Advert i se Wi th Uscal l us on 086 065 1704 or emai l us at i nfo@err i seye.com

Building Services

Kieran McDonnel l Construct ion Ltd

Attycunnane, Belmullet, For all building requirementsHouse / Garage / Sheds Walls

Repairs / RenovationsGrants / Insurance WorkExtensions & Chimneys

FREE QUOTE087 236 1611 or 097 20395kmcdonnellconstruction@gmail.com

Jewellers

Bridge St , Bal l i na096 71744

Diamonds Of DistinctionHair & Beauty

For Appointment Call089 447 0859

Main St, Belmullet

John athon Sw een eyCarpentry & Construction- New Builds- Renovations- Insurance Work

For all your general building requirements

097 84928 0r 086 1972 440johnathonsweeney0622@gmail.com

St Vincent de PaulConfidential Helpline

085 1305390

Bourke Carr igg & Lof tus Sol ici tors

Rear of Lavel les PharmacyBelmul let

096 21455/ 086 028 6000 marc@bcl law.ie

Solicitors

Michael G Bohan & Co Sol ici tors

No 6 Church St , Belmul letNo 7 Teel ing St , Bal l i na

096 78000/ 79699emai l bohanlaw@ei rcom.net

Business DirectoryTyre Services

Breaf fy Road Cast lebarCo.Mayo

094 902 3531toghertyres@ei rcom.net

M AX TYRES BALLINA 096 21888

CROSSMOLINA 096 31966

' DRIVE TO TH E M AX '

Gi lvarry Sol ici tors & Associates

Employment Law, Li tegt ion Probate, Commercial Law

Uni t 9 Moneen Retai l Park Cast lebar 0949023366

info@gi lvarrysol ici tors.ie

KM DOOCEY SOLICITORSAmerican. Street

BelmulletCounty Mayo

Open Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm097 81014 / 086 315 9485

kathleen@doocey.net

Doctors

Dr Penzes Church Rd, Bangor Erris

097 83464Dr Swanick

Church Rd, Belmullet097 82434Dr Ruane,

Quay Street, Belmullet 097 81156

Dr Loftus Glenamoy, Ballina

097 87848

WestDoc 1850 365 000

Mayo County Library operates a free service for Children. New Members are always welcome.Opening hours are :Tuesday 12noon til 7pmFriday 11am t il 4pmSaturday 11am t il 4pm (Closed on the Saturday of a Bank holiday weekend)

NOTICES

Take Away

MAC HALES SOLICITORSEstablished 1882.

Beside Tim Quinn?s off ice American Street, Belmullet

096 21122/21424 info@machales.com

Wills, Lit igation, Commercial Law,Title to land, Purchases, Sales

& Farm Settlements.

Dentist

As part of the Music Generation project Belmullet Library operate a musical instrument lending service.

There is a wide range of musical instruments available. If you are interested in this service please contact Kate on 097 82555 or

khealy@mayococo.ie or call into the library.

M&C Financial ServicesI nsurance, Pensions, I nvestments

Special of fers on Li fe Cover & al l your insurance needs

094 902 0677

Financial & Insurance

Chi ldren?s book clubI f your chi ld is a keen reader and

would l ike to join a chi ldren?s book club (age 8 to 11) please contact Kate  in

Belm ul let Librar y on 097 82555 or khealy@m ayococo.ie for m ore detai ls.

Belm ul let Librar y is due to launch a lending system for M usical

instrum ents. This is a fantast ic oppor tun i ty for Chi ldren to have

access to a wide range of new m usical  instrum ents. I f you are in terested in

learn ing to play or teaching m usic please contact  Belm ul let Librar y.  

For m ore detai ls on the M usic Generat ion lending system and a l ist of instrum ents avai lable contact Kate on 097 82555 or khealy@m ayococo.ie

or cal l in to the Librar y.

Mayo Window Cleaning Service

Domest ic, Commercial & Indust r ial

086 2220099i nfo@mayowwindowcleaning.ie

www.mayowindowcleaning.ie

Cleaning Services

Shevl insErr i s Home Improvements

Carpets & RugsWooden Floors

Floor Ti les & Wal l Ti les097 20802

087 2427388Barrack St , Belmul let

Home Improvements

Dr, Emer WalsheMain St, Belmullet, Co Mayo.

Contact Us or to Advert i se Wi th Uscal l us on 086 065 1704 or emai l us at i nfo@err i seye.com

Memorial Cards

Available in BelmulletT&T Print

The Square, Belmullet

086 065 1704

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From Mayo to FaroProperty Sale, Rental &

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+351 289 362 130+351 919716 846

www.diamondproperties algarve.com

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