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An Mheitheal Rothar has launched its new website www.bikeworkshops.ie New bikes from An Mheitheal Rothar are available under the Bike to Work scheme. Under the scheme, eligible employees can purchase bikes and accessories worth up to €1250 without paying income tax, PRSI or USC - saving up to 52% on the retail cost. Information about the scheme is available on the new website.

Johnston Auto Repairs provides a wealth of clients in Athlone, Mullingar and Roscommon with the very best in professional vehicle repair and servicing.

Johnston Auto Repairs provides a wealth of clients in Athlone, Mullingar and Roscommon with the very best in professional vehicle repair and servicing.

Johnston Auto Repairs provides a wealth of clients in Athlone, Mullingar and Roscommon with the very best in professional vehicle repair and servicing.

Our illustration today is of the letterhead of JJ Ward who owned The Motor and Cycle House on Eyre Square. This building is shown on the left of our illustration. It was originally occupied by Gilbeys and was next door to what is the Imperial Hotel today. James Ward set up in business here in 1903 and invited the public to ‘inspect the largest stock, the best chosen variety and the best value in Connaught in Cycles and Accessories’. In 1909 he wrote: “In my repair shop, I have the same group of hands working who have worked under me for 6 years – they know their work and do it well. I’ll give you a cycle for £7 7s as good as you can get elsewhere for a much higher price. In fact it is worth £9 9s.”

I am afraid I made a bags of this column two weeks ago when I printed the wrong photograph which did not relate to the printed text. So this week I am giving you the text again, this time with the appropriate photograph.

Turf was an important and indigenous fuel and so turf markets were an important factor in Galway life (long before anyone ever thought of carbon emissions), especially at this time of year as one prepared to head into winter. Farmers from Rahoon or Barna or surrounding areas would bring their neatly stacked cartloads of turf into town and sometimes go from door to door trying to sell their product. Those who did not have particular customers more often than not would go to designated turf market locations such as Eyre Square, Woodquay, the Small Crane, or Raven Terrace/Garryglass at the corner of Wolfe Tone Bridge. There was a weighbridge opposite where the fire station is now, and this was often used in their transactions. Having sold or bartered their turf, the farmer would then deliver it to the customer.

Gardai in Granard, Co Longford, are investigating an organised crime gang involved in the international sale and distribution of stolen machinery and vehicle engines and parts. They are specifically alerting owners of Ford Transit vans.

Sheils Motor Group has announced its official takeover of Higgins Motorpark in Galway city, becoming the biggest Ford dealership in Ireland by area and the country’s largest Honda dealer group.

Mobile Motor Factors held an extremely successful Mechanic Expert Trade Show at Athlone Institute of Technology. Attracting large numbers, the event boasted leading suppliers from the motor industry with representatives on hand to offer advice to the interested public in attendance. Display stands from Bosch, APEC, Gates, Mann Filter, Luk, Kyb Shocks and many more were dotted along the campus and proved hugely popular on the night.