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'We must know that you will follow your instructions no matter what the circumstances. Inside the room you will find your wife sitting in a chair .

Kill her!!' The man said, 'You can't be serious. I could never shoot my wife.'

The agent said, 'Then you're not the right man for this job. Take your wife and go home.' The second man was given the same instructions. He took the gun and went into the room. All was quiet for about 5 minutes. The man came out with tears in his eyes, 'I tried, but I can't kill my wife.' The agent said, 'You don't have what it takes. Take your wife and go home.'

Finally, it was the woman's turn. She was given the same instructions, to kill her husband. She took the gun and went into the room. Shots were heard, one after another. They heard screaming, crashing, banging on the walls.

After a few minutes, all was quiet. The door opened slowly and there stood

the woman, wiping the sweat from her brow. 'This gun is loaded with blanks' she said. 'I had to beat him to death with the chair.'

A man hurriedly walked into a tavern.

He dashed up to the bar and said to the bartender, "Gimme a double, before it hits the fan." The man guzzled down his drink, and a few minutes later, came the same urgent request.

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One day an Irishman, who had been stranded on a deserted island for over 10 years, saw a speck on the horizon. He thought to himself, "It's certainly not a ship." As the speck got closer and closer, he began to rule out even the possibilities of a small boat or a raft. Suddenly there strode from the surf a figure clad in a black wet suit.

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Putting aside the scuba tanks and mask and zipping down the top of the wet suit stood a drop-dead gorgeous blond!

She walked up to the stunned Irishman and said to him, "Tell me, how long has it been since you've had a good cigar?" "Ten years," replied the amazed Irishman. With that, she reached over and unzipped a waterproof pocket on the left sleeve of her wet suit and pulled out a fresh package of cigars and a lighter. He took a cigar, slowly lit it, and took a long drag. "My God," said the castaway, "that is so good! I'd almost forgotten how great a smoke can be!" "And how long has it been since you've had a drop of good Bushmill's Irish Whiskey?" asked the blond . Trembling, the castaway replied, "Ten years." Hearing that, the blond reached over to her right sleeve, unzipped a pocket there and removed a flask and handed it to him. He opened the flask and took a long drink. "Tis nectar of the gods! " shouted the Irishman. "Tis truly fantastic!!!"

At this point the gorgeous blond started to slowly unzip the long front of her wet suit, right down the middle. She looked at the trembling man and asked, "And how long has it been since you played around?" With tears in his eyes, the Irishman fell to his knees and sobbed, " Don't tell me that you've got golf clubs in there too!"

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A man walks into a bar one day and asks, "Does anyone here own that rottweiler outside?"

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A snobbish tourist was visiting a small Australian village when he noticed a local man wearing a highly ornate necklace that featured 10 alligator teeth. He approached the man and in a condescending manner said, "Goodness, what a fancy necklace! I guess you people must value alligator teeth the same way my people value pearls."

The man replied, "Well, anyone can open up an oyster.

It was a really hot day at the office due to a malfunction with the air conditioning system. There were about twenty people in close quarters and everyone was sweating, even with a fan on. All of a sudden, people started to wrinkle their noses at an odour passing through the air. It was the most hideous smell anyone had ever smelled. One man, popping his head out of his cubicle said, "Oh, man!

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A man in the corner replied, "It can't be me. I'm not wearing any."

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Leading off The 2nd annual Galtee Mór Charity Challenge in aid of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland WHICH takes place on Sunday 31st May 2009, drawing supporters from near and far. The aim of climbing Galtee Mór 919 metres(3018 ft)is in itself a feat to be celebrated by anyone who reaches the top and of paramount importance, is the funds raised by the participants through sponsorship to aid the work of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland. So if you are approached by an acquaint-

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‘We Save Lives’ is an unusual mission for digital media engineers, but while volunteering on rescue operations as a cliff rescue climber in the Irish Coast Guard, young entrepreneur Robin Blandford recognised that all rescue teams have three common challenges. “They have a lot of equipment to train in, massive communication logistics, and large amounts of paperwork to back it up.” explains Robin.

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YOU may have heard the song 'The Man Who Sold The World' but now it's a case of the woman who wants to sell Ireland - at a discount.

Enterprising Kanturk woman Grainne Sherlock wants to sell Ireland, bit by bit, at a knock down rate. And, jokes about the decline in property values aside, she reckons it'll be good for business.

Ms Sherlock has set up a company from home in Kanturk called Emerald Discounts Ireland, the aim of which is to promote the SME tourism sector of Ireland by offering them a platform on which to advertise their offers / discounts free of charge, by means of a

Some companies have used Emerald Discounts to offer combined offers.

For example, the four star Fels Point Hotel in Tralee is offering 10% off food, 10% off accomodation and 10% off tennis hire in their hotel. "This adds to the advantage of the Emerald Discounts Ireland Website platform and promotional work," said Grainne.

Grainne knows the ins and out of the tourism industry and has a wealth of experience behind her. She has worked in the hospitality sector for almost 18 years and in that time has been a hotel manager and assistant manager in many hotels some of which include Castlehyde Hotel, Fermoy where she was operations manager; Duhallow Park Hotel, Kanturk where she was assistant manager and she also ran her own restaurant in Killarney for two years.

In 2007 she joined the Mergo Ireland iniative, run by Failte ireland, to gain experience in the marketing side of tourism and a year later got a Fetac level 6 qualification in Tourism Marketing. "These gave me the tools I needed to create a successful tourism based business, and also gave me invaluable contacts within the industry and abroad," says Grainne.

discount card. The discount card is aimed at tourists, who use them when visiting an area of interest, and will enable them to claim discounts off hotels, restaurants, activities and more.

She's looking for more partners and points out the clear incentive is that it is completely free to advertise your offers (discounts) to a wide range of people researching their holiday to Ireland, or even people in Ireland looking to holiday or take a long weekend .

Now Grainne is looking to get the other side of the equation in motion. "For the past 12 months I have been working on gaining a large network of contacts for my new venture, Emerald Discounts Ireland, and I am also looking at setting up a local discount card initiative for all local businesses to advertise their offers through and gain customer loyalty," she said.

At present she has about 60 partners throughout the country. "This is advertising which is completely free to sign up to," added Grainne.

"What I envisage is a variety of offers from each county — but keeping entry limited — thus adding to the value of "In today's recessionary times new and the card to the customer and adding to branding value for each and every existing customers are looking for ways to save money," Grainne pointed company that participates with us." out. She says the discount card system "I have a large number of providers I will give participating businesses an am currently in negiotiations with to opportunity to reactivate old custompromote through Emerald Discounts, ers which may have been lost to com- but to add to the exposure of the competitor or, simply, the recession. pany and its ultimate success we need more."

She says it's also a simple but strong opportunity to gain new business, addon business and spread your branding to a wider market.

"Once we have a substantial number of providers then the success of this product will be more evident.

"We will cover all of the SME Tourism Market in Ireland and expose it to a worldwide market who are researching their trips to Ireland," said Grainne.

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Life and Fitness Magazine June Issue Watch out for this months Life and Fitness Magazine, containing plenty of articles on fitness, health, nutrition, weight loss, wellness, sport and travel. For anyone interested in a healthier way of life this months issue is an absolute must. You can pick it up in most newsagents.

The old adage “you are what you eat” not only applies to our overall health and nutrition, but how our skin looks and feels as well. As the largest organ in the body, our skin can benefit from the same nutrition we get from foods that have a positive effect on our heart and other major organs. In fact, new research suggests that eating foods rich in protein and certain vitamins and minerals might provide valuable anti-aging effects.

rosacea, eczema or psoriasis, eating certain foods or consuming alcohol could aggravate their symptoms

Contrary to popular belief, acne is not caused by the foods we eat. Although numerous studies have not found a link between diet and acne, emerging research now suggests there may be a link between a low-glycemic diet and an improvement in acne. Some acne patients have noticed that certain foods worsen their symptoms – particPerhaps the simplest way to maintain ularly chocolate, greasy foods, soft a healthy, balanced diet and ensure the drinks, peanuts or foods high in fat, so skin is getting optimal nutrition from the best advice is to advoid these the foods we eat is to follow the recfoods. ommendations of the food pyramid.

Rosacea, characterized by facial redThese include: ness and swelling, commonly can be * Choosing and eating at least three triggered by spicy foods, such as cayounces of whole grain breads, cereals, enne, red, black and white pepper, rice, crackers or pasta. curry, chili powder, and even salsa or * Eating a wide variety of fruits and alcohol. Foods such as liver, vinegar, vegetables, including more dark green soy sauce, dairy products, certain and orange vegetables. fruits and vegetables, hot chocolate, * Consuming calcium-rich foods, cider, tea and coffee have been known such as fat-free or low-fat milk and to cause flare-ups in some rosacea paother dairy products. tients. * Opting for a variety of low-fat or lean meats, poultry and fish.

Another chronic skin condition that can be aggravated by food is eczema, While the direct link between food which is commonly characterized by consumption and skin damage has not dry, red and itchy patches on the skin. been widely studied, one study comFoods that have been known to worsparing the correlation between food en eczema symptoms include eggs, and nutrient intake with skin wrinmilk, peanuts, soy, wheat and fish, kling found a positive relationship. while some patients even report that The study determined that Swedish chocolate, coffee, alcohol, tomatoes subjects aged 70 and older had the and sugar can trigger a flare-up. least skin wrinkling in a sun-exposed site among the four ethnic groups Research has shown that psoriasis, a studied. This cross-sectional study, serious medical condition affecting which analyzed the pooled data using the immune system and characterized the major food groups, suggests “that by patches of raised, reddish skin covsubjects with a higher intake of vege- ered by silvery-white scales, can be tables, olive oil, and monounsaturated triggered by heavy drinking and that fat and legumes, but a lower intake of alcohol consumption may even inhibit milk/dairy products, butter, margarine the effectiveness of psoriasis treatand sugar products had less skin wrin- ment. While certain foods also can kling in a sun-exposed site.” trigger psoriasis, patients should avoid any radical diets that claim to ‘cure’ Foods That Can Worsen Skin Condipsoriasis. There is not a cure for psotions riasis and extreme changes in diet actually can worsen symptoms.

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Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan said, "The green economy will provide an immediIn launching the new Action ate boost for our country in these Group, the Tánaiste said "I am de- times. Ireland has huge potential in lighted that Joe Harford has agreed the area of our natural resources to Chair this very important High and the generation of real wealth Level Action Group. Joe has a and jobs. This Group will be strong track-record of working at tasked with mobilising our talents the highest levels in cutting-edge across the public and private sector enterprises, both multinationals to position Ireland as at the foreand indigenous." front of the new global green econOn the green jobs front, the omy."

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The green economy is already delivering jobs in Ireland, over 400 last week alone. The aim of this high level group is to unlock all the institutions of Government, across a range of Departments in the promotion of a new direction for the Irish economy.

There is huge potential for the green economy to help Ireland meet its economic and environmental challenges. The Tánaiste pointed out that latest estimates put the size of the global environmental goods and services market as exceeding €950 billion by 2010.

The value of this sector for Ireland is growing and estimated to be more than €2.8 billion in 2008.

economy provides Ireland with a tremendous opportunity to create quality jobs in a sustainable and high growth sector. I want this Group to build on the work already undertaken by Forfás * on the Environmental Goods and Services Sector on the Island of Ireland.

Only last week, I announced 180 jobs in Claremorris in a next generation bio-processing research, innovation and manufacturing centre which involves a €40million investment with the potential to grow to 300 jobs within three years. More recently, I unveiled details of a number of new wideranging FÁS courses for the construction sector focused on the new wave of green and clean-tech opportunities coming on-stream nationally."

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This week Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mary Coughlan TD and Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan announced the establishment of a high level Action Group on the Green Economy.

The establishment of the Group follows on from a commitment in Building Ireland's Smart Economy, the Government's Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal.

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Hard luck to the Tipperary Senior and Junior Footballers on their defeats in the Munster Senior and Intermediate Football Quarter Finals against Limerick in Semple Stadium last Sunday. A brave and courageous second half fightback from the senior team was not sufficient to counter a first half totally dominated by Limerick and Tipp now head on to the All Ireland qualifiers later in the summer.

TIPPERARY CLUBS DRAW Don’t forget that there is only a week remaining to the first Draw in the new Tipperary Clubs Draw on Friday June 5th in the Horse & Jockey Hotel. We are urging Clubs to keep the sales drive on over the remaining few days. There are advertisements with full details of the draw in the local papers and on local radio and there are advertising displays around the county. Remember by supporting the draw you are supporting your local GAA Club, and with the new incentive of 75% of new membership been retained by the Club you are helping them to gain increased revenue this year. And above all don’t forget that the lucky main prize winner on Friday 5th June will walk away with a brand new Audi A6 Diesel or €50,000 in Cash. That’s certainly a prize worth winning. Entry into the draw is still only €100 for the year or €10 per month. So join now and give yourself the chance to win the big prize or one of the many other great prizes on offer.

PREMIER SONG COMPETITION

Congratulations to Seamus Doran from Roscrea who composed “The Mighty Blue and Gold”, which won the Premier Song Competition final in the Premier Hall, Thurles on Saturday night last, May 23rd. All 9 songs in the final were excellent and were greeted enthusiastically by the large audience.

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declared the winner. The song will be released on CD shortly. We hope to hear renditions of “The Mighty Blue and Gold” from Tipperary supporters all the way to September in Croke Park!

The judges were Geraldine Delaney, who is musical director and arranger with newly formed Vince Productions, Paul Collins from Today FM, and Tipp senior hurling selector, Michael Ryan.

The supporting acts from Scór were of a very high standard and showed the great musical, dancing and acting talent of all ages around the county. There was a special guest appearance by the Tipperary Hurling Panel group comprising players Pat Kerwick, Shane Maher and Brendan Maher, masseur Mick Clohessy and County Secretary Tim Floyd. Their voices and musical talent certainly match their hurling skills so we expect to hear more from them on the entertainment scene around Tipperary!

The Song Competition was a novel way to celebrate the GAA’s 125th anniversary in Tipperary so well done to the 125th Anniversary Committee for such an entertaining initiative. Special praise must go to County Secretary, Tim Floyd and County Vice Chairman, Sean Nugent whose brainchild this competition was and who worked so hard with the rest of the 125 Committee to bring their idea to such rewarding and entertaining fruition. Tim and Sean are denying reports that they plan to have a go at Eurovision next year! Our thanks are also due to Tipp FM for organising and promoting this competition in conjunction with the County Board, to Fran Curry of Tipp FM and Aoife O’Brien from Cahir who compered on the night, to the judges, to the composers of all the songs entered, to the performers of the songs and the supporting acts, to all who helped organise the competition and finally to all the people who supported the competition by texting their preferences to Tipp FM and turning up in the Premier Hall for the final. Well done to all of you.

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TIPP REFEREE FOR OFFALY V WEXFORD Good luck to Johnny Ryan (Boherlahan-Dualla) and his umpires when they officiate at the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Quarter Final between Wexford and Offaly in Wexford Park on Saturday evening, May 30th at 7pm.

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TIPPERARY SUPPORTERS CLUB ALL IRELAND U-16 HURLING Christy Cooney, Uachtarán, Cumann Lúthchleas Gael launched this year’s Tipperary Supporters Club All Ireland Under 16 hurling championship at the County Tipperary Golf and Country Club, Dundrum on May 15th. The competition is organised by Tipperary GAA Bord na nÓg and is sponsored by the Tipperary Supporters Club. The complete draw is as follows: Group 1 Wexford, Limerick, Offaly; Group 2 Cork, Waterford, Galway; Group 3 Westmeath, Kilkenny, Dublin; Group 4 - Clare, Tipperary, Antrim. The group rounds and the semi finals will be played on Saturday August 29th. Both Cup and Shield finals will be played on Sunday August 30th. The venues for the group stages will be in South Tipperary clubs and the finals are scheduled for Semple Stadium.

TIPPERARY GAA SCENE Information concerning all areas in the GAA will appear in this section in the future. If you wish to include any item of interest in future articles, please contact the County Public Relations Officer Ger Ryan at 086-8149146 or via e-mail at pro.tipperary@gaa.ie on or before 3:00pm on Monday. Visit the Tipperary GAA web site at http://tipperary.gaa.ie to keep up to date with all the latest news in Tipperary GAA circles.

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Action on collapsing farm incomes Concluding the series of IFA Euro election meetings with an attendance of over 500 farmers in Claremorris, Co Mayo, IFA President Padraig Walshe said that EU action to support collapsing farm incomes, especially in dairying, the continuation of live exports and a reduction in unnecessary and costly bureaucracy were clear messages to a near 100% turnout of candidates.

At all meetings, MEPs and candidates were left in no doubt about the necessity to ensure that the CAP must be fully protected after 2013 in order to provide safe, quality food for Europe’s 500 million consumers and maintain Europe’s farm family structure. Mr Walshe said “the annual cost of the CAP is equivalent to less than €100 for each European citizen and in the context of providing an environmentally sustainable supply of reasonably priced food, is excellent value for EU taxpayers.”

An announcement by the Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith allocating the €29m in unused CAP single payment funds to the sheep sector before June 5th was a key issue, and Government MEPS will be measured on this happening before polling day.

He said for dairy farmers, EU price and market supports are vital to provide a viable income. He said milk prices are now at 1983 levels and the combination of bad weather, low prices and high costs have left producers facing the most severe income crisis in over 20 years. EU politicians cannot allow a wipeout of dairy farm families and immediate action is required.

On beef and livestock, Padraig Walshe said live exports are essential for cattle price competition and no further restrictions under EU animal transport rules can be tolerated. He said the EU must secure much tighter limits on beef imports in the WTO as part of a more effective sensitive product status.

Padraig Walshe said the IFA Manifesto also contains specific proposals on EU equivalent standards on imports, tackling market volatility, country of origin labelling, ensuring fair play for primary producers over retail dominance, opposition to electronic sheep tagging and full protection of funding and areas in the EU review of Disadvantaged Areas.

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Tipperary Friends of Animals The peace of a Sunday afternoon was shattered around three o’clock in the afternoon on Sunday 17th May by the incessant barking of dogs, when people began arriving in Banba Square, Nenagh with their canine friends in tow. These were the Tipperary Friends of Animals Supporters who braved the inclement weather to give their help and support for the society by taking part in the Sponsored Dog Walk to raise the much needed funds to care for stray and injured animals.

It was certainly heartwarming to see the number and variety of dogs taking part in the walk, from the large rottweiller, Rocky, to the tiniest of Yorkshire Terriers, Millie and Mufin. Fr. Jim O’Brien and the Reverend Rowlin-Brooke opened the event with a blessing of the animals, even giving the dogs their own prayer “A-woof” and everyone headed off on the three mile walk, making the most of the temporarily dry weather, which remained dry until everyone had gone home. Refreshments were served to everyone who took part in the event including special treats for the dogs. Several

photographs were taken and anyone wishing to get a copy of their photo are welcome to phone 086-3906934 and all we ask is a small donation.

Over €4000 was raised and as Tipperary Friends of Animals is run solely by volunteers, every penny will be used in the care and homing of stray and injured animals, such as the case of the three tiny little kittens, barely four weeks old and far too young to leave their mother, who were abandoned in a cardboard box on Friday 15th. Fortunately, they were found before they could starve.

Anyone who has not handed in their cards, are asked to leave them into the Sportsman’s Dream in Kenyon Street, Nenagh, as soon as possible.

Next year, the Tipperary Friends of Animals are planning to have a Fancy Dress Dog Walk where both dogs and their owners can get dressed up to do the walk. They would also like to thank every person and every dog that took part in the walk and hope to see you all again next year.

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North Tipperary goes to the polls on June 5th to elect a new County Council. as this is my first time standing as an election candidate, I offer you an alternative voice in representing the people of the Roscrea Templemore electoral area. I am a native of the parish of Loughmore Castleiney and I currently farm in Castleiney. I have spent a life time involved defending farmers incomes and rural way of life through my involvement of farming organisations. I am also a member of the Board of Centenary Coo since the year 2000 defending the interests of dairy farmers in my area. I have been actively involved with Templemore Loughmore & Moyne Drama groups for a number of years.

In the current economic climate, I am aware of the hardships facing most middle income families, mortgage holders and the elderly in our community.

When elected, I promise to do my best for you, your family, and your community, and www.FineGael.ie I would be honoured to receive your support on June 5th.

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• Return of our 24 hour A&E and upgrading of our services at Nenagh General Hospital.

• Restoration of young farmer installation grants and full REPS payments for all farmers. The recognition that agriculture and farmers can play a vital role in the recovery of our economy.

• Planning restrictions be relaxed to allow small business develop in rural areas and that one-off houses can be built in rural areas to maintain population and keep teachers in our local schools.

• Adequate funding be provided for education especially for special needs teachers and learning support.

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Functions performed by the council are known as reserve functions which are reserved as the exclusive prerogative of the members. The reserve functions of a local authority are performed by the elected members by resolution passed at a meeting of a local authority. The involve decisions on major matters of policy and finance such as: · Adopting the annual budget · Detemining the annual level of commercial rate to be charged · Borrowing money · Making or varying a development plan

My Aims are: To bring immediate attention to the Thurles/Newport/Limerick Road To have more money to be spent on regional and county roads To get counsellors to insert a clause into the County and Development Plan, Making it easier to obtain planning permission in lowly populated rural areas.

The promotion and encouragement of rural businesses.

If elected, I will continue to serve my Constituents well in the Newport Electoral Area

North Tipperary Local Authority There are four Electoral Areas in the North Tipperary Local Authority with a total of 21 seats in the North Tipperary County Council. There are 6 seats in the Nenagh Electoral Area, 5 in the Templemore Electoral Area, 5 in the Thurles Electoral Area and 5 in the Newport Electoral Area. The people of North Tipperary will also be voting for the Town Council candidates, of which there are nine each in Nenagh, Templemore and Thurles.

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Making a special amenity area order · Adopting a scheme of letting priorities for local authority dwellings · Demanding expenses from any other local authority · Making, amending or revoking bye-laws · Bringing enactments into force in the functional area of the local authority · Nominating persons to act on committees or on other public bodies · Nominating a candidate for the Presidency.

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Newport Area Local Elections For: People and their Problems

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Proper Roads Planning reform Putting horses before carts

Patriotism

Against: Pictured with Local Election candidate Noel Monteith (on the right) are : John Clarke, Sean Casey and Kathy Sinnott.

In the year of 2009 it is a bit of a shock to hear so many Irish people use the word ‘revolution’.

Hopefully it is meant in the context of a major but peaceful change in our approach to various matters which are causing so much worry, fear and anger.

Perhaps it has already started: The first salvo that should have woken up those charged with running the country for us, was the demolition of the proposed European Constitution or Lisbon Treaty.

In voting NO the people rejected the directions given by so many leaders of the various interested parties, that they should have been warned there was trouble ahead. Most of the political parties, churches, especially the Catholic church, unions, farmers etc. all either sat on the fence or came out in favour of handing over the last remaining scraps of self government we have left – and got egg all over their faces. Declan Ganley, who was blamed for the decision which so upset the hierarchy and has them scrabbling around trying to find some muck to sling at him ever since, had only a minimal effect on the outcome. It was the people who made their own decision in the end.

Next up we had the Grey Revolution, the pensioners of all groups, leading the way.

Over the years, political commentators have put forward the notion that North Tipp. is a ‘barometer’ for the rest of the country when it comes to forecasting election results. There is so little scope for change in the upcoming local elections in North Tipp this time however, it is doubtful that whatever happens can be regarded as a ‘revolution’. The problem here is that even when we completely disagree with the policies of our ‘own’ party, we cannot bring ourselves to vote for the ‘other crowd’.

Given also that all political parties are in themselves dictatorships, as we have seen recently, the only way we will ever have any hope of local democracy is to elect non party candidates.

This is the alternative.

That is one reason I have put my name forward for election and I am disappointed that there are not more genuine independents in the field.

There are many problems which need to be addressed in North Tipperary. The continuous run down of Nenagh General Hospital shows that our much heralded democracy is merely an illusion.

This scary fact is obvious to all except those who will not see. The words of the Church of Ireland

Rector at the recent hospital meeting at McDonagh Park received very little attention, which is so disappointing, because that lady hit a couple of nails right on the head, especially in pointing out that democracy is now on trial here. If a body like the HSE can walk all over the wishes of the people, she is absolutely correct. But then, they have been given the green light by our government.

The only currency which is of any use in the present situation and which will cause any worry for those in power, is for people who do not agree with their policies to withdraw their support by refusing to vote for them at the upcoming local elections.

In other words - a ballot box in one hand and a sign in the other, reading: ‘Give back our hospital’.

The disintegration of the roads of North Tipperary is unacceptable and is the worst in living memory. Papering over the cracks is not the answer. I want to be in a position where I can ask the awkward questions, because the present incumbents of the council chamber are not doing so.

Examples; why is so much money being squandered on Mickey Mouse projects while there is none for the really serious ones? What are the real reasons for the dramatic deterioration of the roads?

In the last local elections I canvassed for votes for only about ten hours – with predictable results.

This was my own little ‘ feasibility study’. I did not ask for number one votes – merely to give me anything at all.. What was very surprising was the number of voters who gave me second preference.

In many cases this means that they had put me ahead of their own second choice party candidate.

In the words of one tally person at the count: ‘If the twos you got were ones, we were out’.

While it is understandable that people want to support their very local candidate, I can say that there is not an inch of the Newport area that I do not know, so I consider myself local and available to all.

This time I am asking for your number one vote, straight out. It is time to elect new people, to look at things differently.

To achieve this, a number one vote for a genuine non party candidate is essential.

Putting the ‘Cart before the Horse’. This sign was erected at great expense and considerable disruption to traffic and was visible at the end of this road if you were lucky enough to make it that far!

Privatisation unlimited Plastic Posters and Pollution Party Political games Parking taxes

Put your Perfectly Independent candidate first Don’t waste ink – Just Mark No.1

Noel Monteith – Local to you - Wherever you are Former member of Silvermines Environmental Action Group.

Member of Tipperary No to Lisbon campaign.

Member of Institute of Advanced Motorists.

Co - founder North Tipperary Junior soccer League: Founder North Tipperary Schoolboys League.

It is very difficult for newcomers to get elected, especially if they are non party, all the advantages being with those already there. Last time out I asked no one for a number one. I did, however get a huge number of seconds. This time I am asking that you turn those into number ones, please! ………………………………………………………………

The big issue at the moment is Nenagh Hospital. The only currency we have to use is our vote. Meaning - a ballot box in one hand - and a sign saying “Give Back Our Hospital” in the other. Give the present regime to understand that they would not like you when you are angry! ………………………………………………………………….

The roads of North Tipperary are disintegrating as never before, while money that could be used to repair them is being squandered on Mickey Mouse projects. This policy must be reversed.

The quality of the materials being used and the repair methods employed is the problem.

Papering over the cracks until this election is over is not the answer. .…………………………………………………………………

We are being told to get out of the recession by spending money. We could do a little for the traders of North Tipp. by prevailing on the authorities responsible to relax the parking taxes, which are all about collecting revenue, not about traffic flow. If the busy towns of Co. Cork can have two hours free parking, so can we. And in Offaly, the central car parks in Birr are free. …………………………………………………………………

It is understandable that people vote for their very local candidate. I can say that I am familiar with every inch of the Newport area, so I consider myself local to everyone. If you are satisfied with the present situation, fine. If not, give your No. 1 vote to a genuine Independent.

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Coping with Change

by Elaine Rogers “If you believe you can or cannot do something, you are probably right” – Henry Ford All change is stressful: whether positive change such as moving house, getting married, starting a new job or having a baby, or negative such as experiencing a bereavement, being made redundant or getting divorced. This is because change, whether positive or negative, involves uncertainty and altering your routine.

Members of Nenagh’s writers group at a meeting

Nenagh Writers Group Top of the Pile -

Where there is life, there is change. We change through action, learning, and commitment. Transitions are periods of risk and possibility. They are a period of danger and opportunity. The danger is that we will be unable to cope with the transition and will be scarred by the experience. The opportunity is for personal growth.

New anthology launched by Nenagh Writers Group.

There was a flurry of activity in the foyer of the Civic Offices in Nenagh on Friday 24th April last and one could be forgiven for thinking that President Obama was on the way – but no it was the night of the launch of ‘ Top of the Pile’ – the new anthology by Nenagh Writers Group.

A large crowd congregated in the canteen area where a cheese and wine reception was held to the strains of the harp played by Marina Carry from Roscrea. After Chairman Mike Roycroft gave the opening address, a variety of readings took place which included poems, excerpts from prose and readings by the newest members.

And so after all the endeavours of this collection of scribes who assemble in the Hibernian Inn (Nenagh) on a fortnightly basis, the book was finally launched.

The Group is in existence since November 1989 and hope to celebrate their twentieth anniversary later this year.

Over the years they have participated in many readings, workshops and on one occasion travelled to the Irish Writers Centre in Parnell Square Dublin to take part in a joint reading. A festive get-together or summer barbeque when the occasion arises is also part of their agenda. The Group meetings on a Wednesday night consist of reading ‘homework’ on the specified themes, discussions and of course some fun and ‘brainstorming’ sessions.

The anthology Top of the Pile comprises of prose and poetry by some fourteen members of the Group and includes critiques by

well known personalities such as Micheal O Muircheartaigh, David Norris, Michael D Higgins, Brenda Power and others.

The profits from the sale of the book go to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.

At just €10.00 it is great value and the title seems to suggest that you drop anything else you are reading and pick it up. You will not be disappointed.

Website: nenaghwritersgroup.ie The book is on sale in the following shops: Nenagh - Easons, The Bookshop, Walsh’s & Costello’s Thurles - The Bookworm Templemore - Walsh’s Bookshop Clonmel - Easons Limerick - The Hunt Museum Shop

"The only sane response to change is to find the opportunity in it" – Jeff Jarvis Too much of a good thing is not a good thing. Too much change causes chaos; too much security keeps us stuck. When managed properly, security (material, emotional, physical) provides stability, and change provides growth potential.

There are 4 basic phases when we embark on any change process: 1. Shock or Fear - feelings of helplessness, powerlessness, low morale, and resistance 2. Denial - a natural coping mechanism and buys us time to process information 3. Anger/ Ineffectiveness - a reluctance to adapt to change; we may under-perform in different areas of life. Can lead to blaming others rather than seeing the situation for what it is.

4. Letting Go/ Moving On – we begin to come to terms with the changes, let go of the past and look forward to the future. This final stage brings positive feelings and is the catalyst for personal growth Creating change doesn’t guarantee that we will get what we want. Our success depends on how clear we are about our motivation for change. Not any action will move us forward. Only appropriate action will. Even a dead fish floats downstream after all! Maybe the way forward happens to be upstream. Oh! There’s that Fear again! We want to take the easy way, don’t we? We want safe and cosy, don’t we? Well then, we have to stay where we are, but if we do, we then have no right to complain about it!

To embrace the change process, we must learn to differentiate between cause and effect. Any attempt to merely change ef-

fects (our actions) will not address the root of the cause (our thoughts). In order to be sure that we benefit from change, we need to take the time to honestly explore WHY we want to make the change. We need to gain a clear sense of who we are, what we are about, and what our values are. Once we achieve self-knowledge and a clear sense of purpose, we can move out of our comfort zone towards growth, achievement, and increased self-awareness.

We should observe to become aware, be aware to understand, understand in order to develop, and then develop towards selfactualisation (Kurt Goldstein’s definition – “the motive to realise all of one's potentialities”.)

Coping strategies when going through a Change process of any kind: Stress takes energy. Rather than sucumming to stress and excess usage of energy, take special care of your body and:

opportunities for growth

well (little and often) think a negative thought – turn it around and gain something positive Try some affirmations: Affirmations (Something declared to be true; a positive statement or assertion) help to program our unconscious, so it seeks out from the universe for all that you affirm: “I am living the life I desire” “I feel healthy and will never smoke again” “I am the perfect weight and shape, I love my body” “Money comes to me frequently and easily” “The universe will provide me with all that I need and desire” “I am whole and perfect, strong and powerful, loving and happy” “I am grateful for all that I have and appreciate those who support me” By repeating affirmations regularily, we are asserting these thoughts to become our reality. Try it out. Another way to positively move through change is to constantly smile when you can, and have a good belly laugh every day, especially if at yourself!

Moral of the story? Be proactive in the change process and make sure it works to your advantage.

Elaine Rogers of www.seefincoaching.com is a qualified Business Coach and Trainer. She works closely and empathetically with her clients to help them develop and enhance crucial aspects of their personal & business effectiveness. This ensures they achieve their maximum potential, and be the change they want to be. You can contact Elaine on 086-1955660 if you have any further questions.

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Preparations are well under way for the Lorrha family fun day on Sunday June 7th. which this year will host a bigger and better dog show than ever before with a total of ten classes and an agility show. Pictured here preparing the show is from left Harry Houlihan (works manager LDA), Rachel Glynn, Amanda Lewis Houlihan, Tara Walsh with Rebecka Lewis Houlihan, John Brown, Rose Mannion (Chairperson LDA), Mary Walsh (Assistant Secretary), Louis McCormack (Secretary), Lorraine Malone. Details on the dog show can be had by contacting Lorraine at (087) 6221829

Get inside Hurling Get inside Hurling this Summer with Exclusive Guinness Supporters Nights Is Joe Canning a Weetabix or porridge man? Is it true that Henry Shefflin sleeps with a sliothar under his pillow? How fast can Shane McGrath do a lap around Semple Stadium? Which Eoin Kelly is Ollie Moran related to?

These questions and many other issues of profound importance about your county’s top hurlers will be answered this summer…

Guinness, official sponsor of the GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, are set to embark on a summer of celebration and in doing so will ask fans all over the country to join them in celebrating this summer’s hurling championship and 250 years of Guinness.

Fans will be given the chance to get closer to their hurling heroes at the Guinness Hurling Supporters Nights, which will take place around the country with eight events in local pubs during June and July. 250 fans at each Supporter’s Night will be able to celebrate Hurling with a unique

insider’s perspective on the hurling issues facing their own county.

Alongside a panel of experts made up of former hurling stars, fans will also be in a position to pose questions to the current manager and players, under the eagle eye of M.C. Paul Collins.

“This summer Guinness wants to celebrate all that is great about hurling. Given that we are currently celebrating 250 years of Guinness and 125 years of the GAA, it’s only right that we get the fans involved and get them to join in the celebrations,” said Guinness Brand Manager, Barry Fitzpatrick.

“There has been too much talk already about the Liam Mac Carthy being destined to return to Kilkenny in September. There is huge potential for some serious upsets this summer. Galway and Antrim are now playing in Leinster; there is a real buzz in Dublin with Anthony Daly on board, whilst the Munster championship is looking near impossible to call.”

“Every county will have its reason to be optimistic and the Guinness Hurling Supporters Nights will act as a rallying call to the fans. We want to get them excited, get them

Fun Day In Lorrha Lorrha Development Association are holding a fundraising fun day on Sunday June 7th. This year’s event will host a much bigger dog show than in previous years with a total of ten classes covered and an agility show and will get underway with registration at 1.30p.m. Since it was advertised recently, this event is already creating great interest from adults and children alike. There will also be children’s events such as sprints, 3 legged races, sack, relay, egg and spoon and the starting time here is also 1.30 p.m. Judging of the bonny baby competition will commence at 2.30 for babies up to 13 month’s and the toddler competition will cater for children 13 month’s to

36 month’s. The children’s art competition will cater for all age groups up to and including 6th. class.

There will be face painting, pony trap rides, and the popular duck race.

Come and see our ladies making butter, baking bread and you can even buy some jewellery on the day.

And why not treat yourself to some light refreshments which will be served in the hall during all the activities. This is always a great day out for all the family so come on down to Lorrha on Sunday June 7th.

All details will be posted on the parish web site www.lorrhadorrha.ie or call Nancy on (090) 9747922 or Rose on (086) 8647166.

involved and celebrate what is great about their county’s hurling tradition, past, present and future”.

The Deise will get the Guinness Hurling events underway on Tuesday 2 June, in Mason’s, Waterford. Throw in is @ 7.30pm.

Next up is Limerick, who will host the event in The Greenhills Hotel on the 3rd of June. After that, it’s the turn of The Banner fans as Clare will host the next event at the Templegate Bar in Ennis on Wednesday 10 June, followed by Cork in Reardens on

Tuesday 16 June. Guinness Hurling events will also take place in Dublin, Tipperary, Kilkenny and Galway.

Entrance to all the events is free, but strictly limited to 250 supporters, who must pre-register in advance by emailing their details to guinnesshurling@ihurling.com. All supporters and guests planning on attending the events must be over 18.

Further information is available via the hurling channel at www.guinness.com

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Songbirds at The Source Imagine seeing all your favourite Diva’s in one night Well that’s what you get with Songbirds at The Source Arts Centre on Saturday 30th May. This show has sold out in Dublin’s National Concert Hall and promises to be a huge smash in Thurles. Featuring the talents of Ellen McElroy, the songs of Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Liza Minnelli and Edith Piaf, among others, are all brought to life.

This isn’t just an evening of song as the stories behind the words are also brought to life by Narrator, Kevin Hough. These aren’t just songs. They

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This show featuring the best in cabaret is an ideal way to kick off the perfect night out. Why not get together with friends and make your night out a special occasion?

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Talisman Theatre Co. presents: Little Red Riding Hood 4th June 2009

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Results Boys Under 8 Art 1.

Shane Carew Lattin-Cullen

2.

Cian Barnaville Gortnahoe/Glengoole

3.

Ben Hahessy Clerihan

Girls Under 8 Art David Delaney & Michael Quigley Newport at HSE Community Games Art & Model-Making Finals.

1.

Sarah Ní Cheallaigh St. Oliver’s

2.

Aideen Carew Lattin-Cullen

3.

Sarah Madden Silvermines

Boys Under 10 Art 1.

Lorcan Ivors Drangan/Clooneen

2.

Aaron O’Neill Newport

3.

Matthew Kavanagh Gortnahoe/Glengoole

Girls Under 10 Art 1.

Marie Nash Lattin-Cullen

2.

Leah Hanley Ballinahinch

3.

Roisin McDonnell Fethard

Boys Under 12 Art Laura Costello & Elaine Slattery Nenagh at HSE Community Games Art & Model-Making Finals

1.

Sean Glasheen Lattin-Cullen

2.

Cianan Lawlor St. Mary’s

3.

Kevin Madden Silvermines

Girls Under 12 Art 1.

Niamh Brown Dundrum

2.

Rebecca Hayden Drangan/Clooneen

3.

Eimear Gavigan Clonmel & Orla Collins Silvermines

Boys Under 14 Art

Silvermines participants at Art & Model-Making Co. Finals

1.

Stefan Wroblewski Clerihan

2.

Tom Lawless Gortnahoe/Glengoole

3.

Daniel Delaney Newport

Girls Under 14 Art 1.

Carrie Whelan Newport

2.

Siobhan Barnaville Gortnahoe/Glengoole

3.

Muireann Mullane Clerihan & Lorna Ni Cheallaigh St. Oliver’s

Girls Under 16 Art 1.

Laura OToole Newport

2.

Megan Rhiannon Kirkbride Ballyporeen

3.

Claire Hogan St. Flannan’s

Boys Under 10 Model-Making 1.

Joe Keyes Silvermines

2.

Cian Duane St. Flannan’s

Girls Under 10 Model Making 1.

Niamh Curtin Ballyporeen

2.

Lauren Hackett Ballyporeen

3.

Molly O’Brien Cloughjordan

Boys Under 12 Model Making 1.

Colin Dunne Silvermines

Girls Under 12 Model Making 1.

Emma Casey Ballyporeen

2.

Mary Teehan St. Flannan’s

3.

Maura Keyes Silvermines

Boys Under 14 Model Making 1.

Killian Cullagh Silvermines

Girls Under 14 Model Making 1.

Mairead Teehan St. Flannan’s

Dates to remember.

The 1st of our 3 National Finals Weekends will take place from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th May in Athlone Institute of Technology. The County Board wish all our participants the very best of luck. The GAA Finals will be held in Semple Stadium on Monday 1st June.

Many thanks to all the Semple Stadium Committee and the Tipperary GAA County Board’s for their continued support of our GAA competitions. Our County Athletics Finals will be held in Templemore Athletic Track on Sunday 14th June. All athletes should be present to participate in the parade at 11.30 a.m. Both Track and Field events shall commence after the parade at approximately 12.00 noon. The Munster HSE Community Games Finals will be held in the University of Limerick on Saturday 11th July 2009. Co. Tipperary are this year’s hosts with County Chairman Seamus Hogan the Munster Activities Director.

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It turns out that chocolate poisoning is actually not as unusual as it sounds. For a human being, caffeine is toxic at levels of 150 milligrams per kilogram of body weight . That's the same as for dogs! Humans generally weigh a lot more than dogs, but small children can get into trouble with caffeine or chocolate if they consume too much of it. Infants are especially vulnerable because they don't eliminate caffeine from the bloodstream nearly as quickly as adults.

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Abuse

by Jim O Shea

(Continued from previous issue)

A feeling of emptiness

A strong wish to get away, It is true that Verbal abuse makes the but feeling frozen victim feel crazy partly because the abuser defines the victim’s reality.

Feeling befuddled and What this means is that the abuser unable to tackle the problem defines how the victim feels. For example, the victim may feel angry or Being vaguely suspicious hurt but the abuser accuses him/her of that something is wrong. making a big deal out of nothing. This Feeling chaotic. breeds self-doubt and confusion.

Perhaps the following list of what But it gets worse. Victims of verbal feeling crazy is like may be useful: abuse often form a false set of beliefs Feeling temporarily thrown in their struggle to prevent the abuse. off balance and unable to These beliefs are fuelled by guilt, by a failure to recognise the abuse, and by right oneself. a worsening sense of self esteem.

Feeling lost, not knowing Some victims believe that if they were where to turn, searching better at articulating what they are aimlessly. saying the abuser would not be angered. Victims may also feel that Being caught off guard. their understanding is flawed (and this is reinforced by the abuser), and if this Feeling disconnected, could be righted then their partner’s confused, disoriented. anger would not be provoked. They may also feel that if they weren’t Feeling off balance, as if the inadequate in some way their partner rug had been pulled from would be satisfied, or that there must under one’s feet. be something wrong with him/her because the abusive partner did not Receiving double messages, behave the same way with other but somehow unable or people. There are other beliefs, but the fearful to ask for importance of recognising them leads clarification. to the understanding that abuse dismantles the person, and makes them Feeling generally ‘bugged’ by the presence of a person. doubt every aspect of their personality.

These beliefs also show that the victim Unable to understand what takes the responsibility for the abuse. it’s all about.

Feeling unprepared for a broken promise or (Continued in next issue) unfulfilled expectation.

Jim O’Shea works as a counsellor Experiencing the shattering from Furze, Thurles. Ph. 087 8211009 of an important dream www.jimoshea.net .

Where one assumes goodwill, but ill will seems JimO’Shea’s to prevail. book ‘When a child dies. FootOne feels out of control of steps of a Grievone’s own direction ing Family’ is by Being subjected to spinning published Veritas.

The roycircles of thoughts. alties from this Feeling muddled book will go tosthe Children’s Hospital in Crumlin.