Tipp Tatler Issue 129 Oct 09

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One day down by a river, a preacher had just baptized a young lady. A few minutes later, a drunk, non-religious man walked by the river.

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The drunk said no.

The preacher again dipped him in and raised him back up. The preacher said, "Have you found Jesus?"

The drunk again said no.

The preacher dipped him and raised him up for a third time. He said, "Have you found Jesus?"

The drunk said, "Are you sure he fell in here?"

God was sitting in heaven one day when a scientist said to Him, "God, we don't need you anymore.

Science has finally figured out a way to create life out of nothing - in other words, we can now do what you did in the beginning."

"Oh, is that so? Tell Me..." replies God. "Well," says the scientist, "we can take dirt and form it into the likeness of you and breathe life into it, thus creating man."

"Well, that's very interesting...show Me." So the scientist bends down to the earth and starts to mould the soil into the shape of a man.

"No, no, no..." interrupts God, "Get your own dirt."

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A special feature of the Craft and Food Fair is a child Art Competition for the children of the local schools.

This is always exciting and of quite a high standard. This year’s theme is ‘Nature in and around our Village’.

Another feature of the Craft Fair is the Hospice Tea Party where the group provide teas and buns etc., in a relaxing corner of the Scouts Hall, where the Fair is held. It opens at 1pm and goes on until 5pm.

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Businesses Need to Beware of Scam

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Since then the company have adopted new aliases and we’d like to let you know the new names so that you are forewarned. The other names are Sphere Marketing, Storm Media, Zenith Marketing and Top Spot MarketSian Phillips is still trying to warn all ing. There are probably more and mittee commenced fundraising with a Lord Mayor competition and now on Irish businesses about this scam. “We we’d welcome any information you the eve of their silver anniversary, the have over 66,700 companies listed and may have. Despite their claims they committee have again decided to run believe they have contacted 1,000’s to are NOT an official Google reseller or date. This company was called Google affiliated. They are using the this competition, this time to raise Matchmaker Marketing but they are Google logo illegally.” funds for it’s new park which will be now using different names and targetlocated in the village. ing Irish companies heavily again.

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In the food area, we have all kinds of food products from black pudding to savoury’s to sweet cakes to jams, chutneys and cheeses.

It seems that UK companies inferring they are Google are scamming Irish companies again. Previously in May 2009 it came to the attention of Sian Phillips at Whatswhat.ie that a UK company was calling companies on their online Irish business directory.

The problem is that this company infers they are Google from the start of the conversation and are tricking Irish businesses into thinking they are being called by Google so the call must therefore be bona fide and are handing over their credit card details. They promise to get you on the first page of Google but they do not tell you the full story. You’re paying for Google adwords and you’re not told the value of the adwords, traffic they produce or the limit being set monthly on your campaign. There are legitimate companies in Ireland that can help you with Google adwords and you have full control of what is happening and won’t be paying over the top.

There has been lots of progression in trying to stop this happening and Pictured here are the candidates Teresa Walker (Ferry Inn), David Power and Joe Dolan with Eamonn O’Dwyer of Tipp. F.M. who launched the campaign, Louis McCor- Whatswhat.ie have been helping with this. The original name of the compamack (Secretary), Rose Mannion (Chairperson) and seated in from modelling the ny mentioned is Matchmaker MarketLord Mayor chain is committee member Trish O’Donoghue. Photo: Nancy White. ing – based in Cheshire in the UK. From the information and over 200 emails Whatswhat gave to Google they started an investigation and that company no longer have a Google ad-

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“Google has set up an authorised reseller programme in the UK and Ireland to ensure small businesses can get the best help and advice on their online marketing activity. We would urge businesses to research agencies online before working with them to ensure you get the best from your marketing spend.”

It is important that everyone is warned about this in order to stop this happening to the small businesses in Ireland; especially in this time of recession.

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The face says it all! Photo: Vic Nott

The first group was won by Neil Gallagher with John Caulfield and Ruth Spillane in joint second. Group two went to Kevin Byrne with Duncan Hodgins just one second behind him and Liam Callaghan one second adrift again. Peter Moynan brought up the rear in that group. In group three, John O'Carroll stormed to the fastest time of the day 2.09 with Mike O'Keeffe and John Spillane only seconds behind him.

Sunday 4th October saw the last of the three Club Championships and the penultimate race of the season's calendar. The weather was very benign; cool and still which is perfect racing weather. There was also a very large turn-out, which is always very good to see. The route was Dolla Hill, a distance of four and a half miles. John Spillane, just back from his holidays, took a very good third place while John O'Carroll, finding some of his best form this season was second. But once again, the trend set by the other two Championship races was continued and anJohn O'Carroll heading for the day's other new member to the club took best time. Photo: Vic Nott the honours. After scorching up the hill to finish 1m 09 ahead of his nearest rival, William Murphy is the The next item on the agenda is the 2009 Hill Climb Champion.

AGM which will be held on 9th November in the lounge bar of the The racing season came to an end Dapp Inn and all members and inthis past Sunday 11th Oct with the tending members should make every annual contesting of the Flying Mile effort to attend. which as usual was held over a measured mile on the N52 bypass.

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Wedding Feature

The wedding took place recently of John Shanahan, Pallas Street, Borrisoleigh and Catherine McCann, Kilcormick, County Offaly. The reception was held in the County Arms Hotel, Birr. Photo: Teresa and Martin Kelly, Nenagh.

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Since November 2007, some new Office to the couple, who should rules apply in Ireland, re the civil sol- bring/mail it to the Church in good emnising of marriage: time. After their Wedding, this MRF is signed by the married couple, their For weddings in the Catholic Church, witnesses and the priest/solemniser. the bishops provide the Registrar The couple must return this signed General with a list of priests whom document to the Registrar's Office he then deputes as wedding solemwithin one month of the wedding. nisers, who can validly receive the Also, within two days prior to the consent of the parties, for the purwedding, the solemniser and the witpose of civil registration. Any visitnesses must hear the verbal declaraing priest, therefore, invited to tion of no impediment to the officiate at a wedding in Ireland, but marriage, made by the couple themwhose name is not on the Register of selves. Normally, this will be made solemnisers, should apply for recog- at the start of the wedding ceremony. nition as a solemniser, via the local bishop.

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Choosing a song for the First Dance Some couples have a song that they know will be the one they play for their all important first dance. It might be a song that has some meaning or significance to them. However most couples will either have a long list of songs or none at all that they can agree on.

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Simply cuddle up with your beloved and listen to the songs until you find one you can both agree on. With songs from Celine Dion to Snow Patrol there’s something for everyone.

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Wedding Feature

Flowers and bouquets Flowers are incorporated into the wedding ceremony as symbols of fertility and to ward off evil spirits. Initially, bridal bouquests consisted mainly of herbs and spices.

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Wedding Quotes Hark! The merry chimes are pealing, Soft and glad the music swells, Gaily in the night wind stealing, Sweetly sound the wedding bells.

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When you meet someone who can cook and do housework--don't hesitate a minute--marry him.

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To keep your marriage brimming, With love in the wedding cup, Whenever you're wrong, admit it; Whenever you're right, shut up.

- Ogden Nash

ty and wedded bliss. A popular tradition during Victorian times was for the bride to plant the Ivy contained in her bouquet after the wedding and pass the resulting sprigs from that same plant to her daughters and Generally, flowers have been a major granddaughters for use in their bridal feature at weddings for centuries. By bouquets. Peonies are avoided in tradition, the groom wears a flower some cultures as they are thought to which appears in the bridal bouquet represent shame. Azaleas are said to in his button-hole. This custom origi- symbolize temperance...Roses to repnates from the Medieval tradition of a resent love...and Snowdrops to be a knight wearing his lady's colours as a symbol of hope. In some cultures, declaration of love. Each flower pos- Lilies symbolize majesty, but are cussesses its own meaning and displays a tomarily believed unlucky because of special message. Orange Blossom, their association with death. By tradifor example, denotes chastity, purity tion, a combination of red and white and loveliness. Some brides include a flowers is avoided, believing to be spring of live Ivy in their bouquets. representative of blood and bandages.

Ivy is representative of eternal fideli-

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It’s not surprising since Hawaii is synonymous with romance. It’s what we think of when imagine secluded beaches, dramatic lush mountains

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From morning to evening, each moment has the potential to turn into a lasting memory. Is there any better way to start your life together?

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Wedding Rings Did you know?

Why is a wedding ring worn on the left hand?

It is a sign of true love, the left hand being nearest to the heart. It is worn on the second finger as it is thought the vein from that finger connects to the heart.

Why are wedding rings made of gold?

In 1217 Bishop Moore of Salisbury in England said that a wedding ring should be made of gold.

He said that gold, the most precious of metals, would best symbolise the most precious of relationships.

The Claddagh Ring The meaning of the claddagh ring is what gives the ring it's significance.

The hands of the ring are shown holding the heart and the hands denote friendship and togetherness, the heart itself signifies love and the crown in the claddagh ring stands for loyalty.

In a nutshell the meaning of the Claddagh ring could be summarized as, Let Love and Friendhsip Reign Forever.

The meaning and significance of the Claddagh ring is not just in the crown, heart and clasping hands, it

also extends to the hand on which the ring is worn and the direction in which the crown on the ring points.

In case of a married or engaged person Claddagh rings are worn on the left hand with the crown pointing away from the (the person wearing the ring) heart. For a person willing to consider love the ring is traditionally worn on the right hand with the crown pointing away from the heart.

For a person not interested in starting a relationship the Cladagh ring is worn on the right hand with the crown pointing towards the heart.

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The custom of decorating the Wedding Car The custom of decorating the car originates from the ancient ritual of "bedding" the newly-wed couple.

This tradition used to be an important part of the wedding. After the wedding breakfast, the bride and groom would be escorted to the bedroom and undressed. The guests refused to leave until the couple were in bed together. This illustrated the importance of procreation in the marriage. The bed was decorated with flowers and ribbons by the bridesmaids. This custom later transferred to decorating the car of the newly-wed couple as they left for their honeymoon. The colours used in such decorations have their own specific meanings: Red -- Justice Blue -- Constancy Green -- Youth Yellow -- Joy and/or honor Straw Colour - Plenty

Gold -- Gaiety Flesh Colour-- Lust Tying shoes on the bumper of a car was symbolic of the power associated with shoes in ancient times.

Egyptians would also exchange sandals when goods were exchanged so, when the bride's father gave his daughter to the groom, he would also give the bride's sandals to show that she now belonged to her new husband. In Anglo-Saxon times, the groom would tap the heel of the bride's shoe in order to display his authority over her. The bride would then throw shoes at her bridesmaids to see who would be the next to marry. In Tudor times, it was the custom to throw shoes at the couple or their carriage for good luck. Today, people normally just tie shoes or tin cans to the couple's car.

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Giving and Receiving Feedback

by Elaine Rogers

Feedback (sometimes referred to as positive criticism) is a process in which the effect or output of an action is 'returned' (fed-back) to modify the next action. Feedback should only ever be used as a basis for improvement. It should not be mistaken for negative criticism and vice verse. If feedback does not provide learning or a chance to improve, then it is being communicated as negative criticism.

"Admonish your friends privately, but praise them openly." - Publilius Syrus (35 B.C.) So why is feedback important?

Whether you are a teacher, employer, manager, supervisor, employee, parent, friend or foe, Feedback is a crucial and important aspect of communication. We gauge others’ reaction by a combination of their facial expressions, body language, tone of voice as well as actual speech. It allows us gain insight into whether we are communicating effectively or not.

We then change our own style of communication based on the feedback we receive.

Catherine the Great once said, "I like to praise and reward loudly, to blame quietly." So the general rule is; Praise in public, criticise in private. There are exceptions to this rule when a gross violation is made and needs to be pointed out immediately, or others are aware of a negative situation and it would be beneficial to condemn whatever behaviour was Giving effective Feedback Firstly, ensure you are not providing subjective feedback based on your own emotions Ensure you are giving feedback on an action and not the person themselves Provide feedback as soon as possible Use the “Sandwich” process if you must provide negative feedback – sandwich it between positive feedback Ensure you stick to facts and keep emotion out of the process Demonstrate respect at all times, and be prepared for possible defensiveness Ask questions but be careful of “WHY?” questions – they could provoke a defensive reaction objective “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” - Ken Blanchard Receiving Feedback Make sure you keep an open mind and be objective about receiving any criticism. Make a conscious decision to learn from the experience.

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It is up to you what you do with the feedback received, but don’t do “nothing”. This is your opportunity for improvement, take it Remember feedback is directed at behaviour and not self Feedback is part of the communication process but can be honed as a skill and improved on to provide growth and development for the receiver, if given appropriately. In the coaching process, for example, feedback is vital for the coach to help encourage and empower the client. It is just as important for a Coach to read the signs from their client, to gauge progression and learn about their client.

Feedback can be provided in many forms. If in a workplace, a simple thumbs up or a smile can provide very positive feedback to a colleague or employee. The words “Well Done” can speak thousands if said with an encouraging smile. An inquisitive eyebrow, a puzzled look can subtly portray confusion and invite another to explain the confusion.

So embrace feedback and be a provider as well as a receiver. Find opportunities to improve your learning experiences and empower others.

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Inaugural Mid-West Regional Business Week heralded a huge success Tipperary North, Kerry, Limerick City, Limerick County and Clare Enterprise Boards have heralded the inaugural Mid-West Regional Business Week 2009 a huge success.

A total of 45 events took place during the week which ran from Monday 5th – Friday 9th October with an extensive programme of seminars, workshops, networking events and expos addressing relevant business topics. This concerted, combined initiative organised by the City and County Enterprise Boards and Enterprise Ireland was organised with the regions development agencies and statutory authorities hosting a wide range of events relative to their particular area of expertise.

The main regional highlights of the week included the Official Launch of the 1st Mid-West Regional Business Week by Minister for Trade and Commerce Mr Billy Kelleher T.D and the Mid-West Regional Networking Evening with Sean Gallagher from Dragons Den. The 1st Mid-West Regional Business Week was officially launched by Minister for Trade and Commerce Mr Billy Kelleher on Monday 5th October. Following on from the official opening, Vincent Browne of TV3’s nightly current affairs programme and columnist with both the Irish Times

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This discussion panel included Minister Billy Kelleher T.D, Brian O’Connell MD of Westpark Shannon Ltd and member of the Governmentappointed Mid West Task Force., Dr Maria Hinfelaar President of Limerick Institute of Technology, Brendan Kenny CEO of the Limerick Regeneration Project and Rory O’Connor former CEO of Hewlett Packard.

With his many years in the media and his confrontational questioning style, Browne delivered a very focused and thorough discussion with the panel.

Sponsored by Enterprise Ireland the Enterprise Expo attracted over 40 stands from professional bodies who will offered advice and guidance to business owners and those thinking of starting a business. Many of the enterprises who took part in the Enterprise Expo have

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The other highlight of the week’s Regional events was “Put Your Money where your mouth is” with guest speaker and Dragon Seán Gallagher which took place in the Radisson Hotel on Wednesday 7th October. In the last year, Seán Gallagher has become recognisable to the Irish public as one of the five intimidating entrepreneurs available for investment on RTÉ’s hit show, Dragon’s Den. The evening commenced with an innovative speed networking event which gave people from Limerick, Kerry, Clare and Tipperary an opportunity to network, swop business cards and set up business meetings with other networkers.

The well known Dragon Sean Gallagher then addressed the large audience and stated that “in this difficult time of doom and gloom it is time to stop talking about the problems and to move forward and find solutions”.

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Gallagher set a very positive and proactive tone advising the audience that “entrepreneurship is a very viable option for people who are out of work and we need to support the entrepreneurial spirit that is alive throughout the county. We need to identify these entrepreneurs, provide training for them and link them in with the education institutions and with experienced people who are already in business.

It is imperative that they have access to start up capital”.

Gallagher continued to motivate the large audience telling them that

“success comes when people are most challenged and the survival of the economy is dependent on the diversity of products and services these new entrepreneurs will provide in the future”.

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was sponsored by Bank of Ireland, affirming their commitment to support the survival of small to medium enterprises (SMEs).

The inaugural Mid-West Regional Business Week sent out a clear and positive message to the small and medium sector that the Enterprise Boards in partnership with Enterprise Ireland have an all hands on deck approach to the real challenges being faced by the sector in the current climate. The Enterprise Boards were established over 15 years ago with a remit to be proactive, innovative and responsive to the needs of enterprises at a local level.

For further details on the supports offered by the Tipperary North County Enterprise Board contact 067 33086, email info@tnceb.ie or log onto www.tnceb.ie

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Keep Your Heart Healthy Any activity is better than none at all, particularly if you are not very active. So start small and add on extra minutes, or that extra session when you feel ready. Walking is an excellent and easy activity once you have a comfortable pair of shoes and a safe route.

Look out for the Irish Heart Foundation's Sli na Slainte signs throughout the country. We recommend that you be physically active for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week.

Rather than one continuous session, you can build up 30 minutes of activity over two to three shorter sessions. For best results, do something you enjoy. If you are trying to lose weight it is better to be physically active at a moderate level for a continuous and longer period rather than short bursts at a vigorous or fast pace.

Low-fat cooking for a healthy heart * Oven-bake, grill, poach, stir-fry or dry-fry food with a low-fat spray instead of frying. * If you are using oil, measure out the oil with a spoon, rather than pouring the oil. Use no more then 1-2 table spoons for a family.

Buy the leanest mince that you can and drain off the fat, while cooking. For your main meal, a portion of chicken and lean meat should be no more than four ounces (100 grams) and about six ounces (150 grams) for fish. * Add plenty of vegetables to stews, casseroles, curries, stir-fry and other dishes. Use tomato based sauces instead of creamy sauces. * Use low fat-milk and low-fat cheese. * Use light mayonnaise in coleslaw.

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Getting the most out of your pension:

By Eamonn Walsh QFA

Anyone fancy swapping goods or services?

If yes read on.

Do you have a professional service that you can offer to someone in exchange for their services or goods?

We are going to try something new in the Tipp Tatler that will allow you to barter for goods and services free of charge.

We are back again, at the time of year when most Employer and Employee’s start to look at their Pension arrangements, if any.

Here are a number of question and dos and don’ts that should make this process easier…….

Questions to ask • Am I eligible to join an employer pension plan? If not, does a personal pension plan, a standard PRSA or a non-standard PRSA best meet my needs?

For example maybe you’re a painter who would like to learn how to use computers. Simply send in your offer to us and we will put it out there to see if anyone will respond. Sample offers might read • What kind of income do I want when I like this:retire, over and above the state pension?

Qualified, experienced painter willing to trade work for lessons in basic computing, ie. Microsoft Word and Excel. Ph: 0504-123456 Book keeper available to prepare accounts in exchange for garden and lawn maintenance. Ph: 067-123456 Beautician will exchange gift vouchers for restaurant vouchers.

Ph: 087-12345678 etc. etc.

You get the idea. It’s not a new idea. We’ve all been doing it for centuries. It used be called helping your neighbours. But now we are all so busy and maybe new to an area that we don’t really know our neighbours. Or simply our neighbours/friends aren’t skilled enough to do the job required.

Anyhow we’re willing to give it a shot. So if you want to participate just email your offer to info@tipptatler.com or post to Tipp Tatler, Curraghgraigue, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary.

A few things to bear in mind: • Keep it short and to the point and try to be specific in what you are offering and what you would like in return.

• Goods and services being swapped should be of equal value (add cash if needed) and valued at what they would cost if you were to pay normal rates.

• We reserve the right to refuse to publish any offer if it seems inappropriate.

• Please don’t send in wording that is just a blatant ad for your business. You can use your business name but without an essay of your skills, type of work you do, long list of services offered etc. etc.

• It is a free service, although if we are inundated with 1000’s of offers we will have to charge a nominal fee. So get in early before that happens!

• We reserve the right to make up the rules as we go along. Keep it simple and straightforward and there should be no problems.

Who knows, maybe it will take off, maybe it won’t. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. We’d like to think that it would and believe it is a great opportunity for everyone.

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tirement age. You can get more details from Irish Civil Service Pensions Information Centre.

• Do keep up to date on how your pension is performing. Ask for valuations if you do not already receive them.

• Do find out how much you will pay in charges, both initial and yearly, before buying a pension. If you are unsure, ask your pension provider or financial advisor to explain the charges fully to you.

Don'ts

How much do I need to contribute to reach my 'pension target'?

• Don't assume your fund is on track to meet your pension needs. Review it regularly and increase your contributions if you need to and if you can afford it.

• What fees and charges will I pay both initially and yearly? Will my contributions increase each year in line with inflation? If so, what charges apply?

• Don't be put off by jargon. Ask questions and take time to understand the issues so that you make the right decisions for your future.

• Which investment funds can I choose from? Can I switch between funds? Will I be charged for this?

• Don't feel pressurised into buying a pension plan from a pension company or financial advisor just because you have asked them for information or advice.

• What is the estimated future value of my pension, assuming a set rate of fund growth each year?

• Are there any death-in-service or disability benefits for me?

• How flexible is my plan? Can I stop paying contributions for a time, increase or reduce my contributions?

• Do I need to provide a pension for my dependants after I die?

• Have I any other assets I can use in retirement such as investment property, savings or investments?

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of investing in an ARF over buying an annuity?

Dos and don'ts Dos • Do start saving for your pension as early as you can. The sooner you start, the better your chances of building a large fund for your retirement and the less you will have to save each month.

• Do make sure you join your employer pension plan if you are eligible to do so.

• Do consider an employer's pension benefits when changing jobs.

• Do ask your employer to make a standard PRSA available to you if there is no employer pension plan in place or if you can't join it within the first six months of your service.

• Do ask about making additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) if you are in an employer pension plan and need to boost your pension. If you are a member of the public sector superannuation scheme you should ask about purchasing notional service and also compare the benefits of AVCs and buying notional service particulary if you will not have 40 years service at re-

• Don't forget about pensions that you had before, for example, a work pension that you had with an old employer. Contact the pensions administrator, find out the value of your fund and see whether you can transfer it into a new pension.

• Don't forget to check if you are eligible for the state pension by contacting the Department of Social and Family Affairs.

Keeping tabs on your pension While buying a suitable product is the priority, it is equally important to regularly review your pension plan to see how it is performing and to make sure you are contributing enough to give you the income you need at retirement, especially if you have a defined contribution plan.

You should also check that your charges are in line with your pension contract. If you are a member of a defined contribution employer pension plan, you should get a personal benefit statement once a year. Members of defined benefit plans can request a similar statement from the trustees of their fund.

If you have a PRSA, you should get: • an annual statement of 'reasonable projection', showing the pension benefits that you can expect to get from your PRSA at retirement • a six-monthly report on the performance of your PRSA fund.

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Call now to arrange a FREE IT Audit and Support Quotation Veronica Molloy T/a Crossogue Preserves, Ballycahill was announced as the overall winner of the 2009 National Enterprise Awards County Competition while this year’s Runner-up was Lyncare Systems Ltd, C/o Gordon and Andrea Lynch, Unit 3, Shannonside Business Park, Birdhill. The winners were announced at a lunch time prize giving ceremony held at the Peppermill Restaurant, Nenagh on Thursday 1 October organised by the Tipperary County Enterprise Board.

This prestigious County competition carried a prize fund of €3,000 together with Louise Kennedy crystal awards and certificates of achievement. The County winners, Crossogue Preserves received a cheque for €1,500 and will now advance to represent North Tipperary in the National competition to be held in Dublin Castle on 10 November next. Lyncare Systems Ltd were awarded a cash prize of €1,000 in addition to the crystal award.

The competition was introduced in 1997 by the County & City Enterprise Boards to recognise the contribution that small enterprises make to Ireland’s economic development and to acknowledge their role in building a vibrant and successful indigenous business sector. The competition is open to all small firms that have received financial support from the County or City Enterprise Boards in the past. This year’s awards were presented

by Matt Shortt, Director of Services, North Tipperary County Council, the new Chairperson of the Tipperary North

County Enterprise Board. Rita Guinan, the Enterprise Board CEO acted as MC for the event which was attended by Board Directors, members of the Evaluation Committee, business interests and media. Last year’s Winner and Runnerup were also present.

Veronica Molloy was born and raised in Kenya before training as a nurse in England. After Veronica’s marriage to Tony in 1967 she relocated to Ireland and setup home at Crossogue House, a mixed farm where all the fruit and vegetables used in the preserves were grown. Veronica was taught how to make preserves by her mother-in-law Nancy Molloy and many of the recipes used today are family recipes passed down through the generations. Busy raising six children, initially jam making was little more than a hobby producing preserves for local stores and country markets but as new recipes evolved and demand grew, larger commercial stores started to take an interest.

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By County PRO Ger Ryan COUNTY SENIOR AND INTERMEDIATE HURLING FINALS The club hurling scene in Tipperary reaches its climax this weekend with the County Senior Hurling final between Drom and Inch and Thurles Sarsfields on Sunday October 18th at 3.30pm in Semple Stadium. It will be preceded by the County Intermediate Hurling final between Arravale Rovers and Carrick Davins at 1.30pm. We wish all 4 clubs good luck for their big day.

Thurles Sarsfields will be seeking their 30th county senior hurling title while Mid Division rivals Drom and Inch will be seeking their first. Sarsfields will also be seeking to become the second club, joining Toomevara, which has won all 3 Dan Breen Cups.

The original Dan Breen Cup was first presented in 1931 and was replaced in 1972 and it in turn was replaced in 2006.

Interestingly, it has always been a team from the Mid division that has won the County Senior Hurling title in a major anniversary year of the GAA. Thurles Sarsfields won it in 1909 and 1959, while Moycarkey Borris won it in 1934 and 1984. The 50 year trend suggests a Thurles win but Drom and Inch will surely have different ideas.

In the Intermediate Final, Carrick Davins will be seeking their first victory at this grade but of course they have a famous history at senior level having won county senior titles in 1966 and 1967. Arravale Rovers will be seeking their 2nd title having previously won in 1997. Neither finalist won their divisional title this year but both have peaked at the right time and we can look forward to a keen contest for the Jacksie Ryan Cup. HONOURING TEAMS OF THE PAST The Borris-Ileigh teams which won the County Senior Hurling Championships in 1981, 1983 and 1986 will be honoured in Semple Stadium on Sunday between the Intermediate final and the Senior final.

In the 1981 final Borris defeated Roscrea by 1-14 to 0-12 with Noel O’Dwyer scoring 0-8 and receiving the Man of the Match award. Timmy Stapleton was captain. Noel O’Dwyer was again Man of the Match in 1983 when Francis Spillane captained the team in their 0-17 to 1-11 victory over Loughmore Castleiney. In 1986 they defeated defending county and All Ireland club champions Kilruane MacDonaghs by 0-14 to 0-7 with Michael Ryan captaining the team and Philip Kenny earning the Man of the Match award having scored 0-6. That team of course went on to win the All Ireland club championship on March 17th 1987 when they defeated Rathnure of Wexford by 2-9 to 0-9 in Croke Park. Later that year, Richard Stakelum captained Tipperary to their first Munster Senior Hurling championship victory in 16 years and famously proclaimed an end to “the famine” in his victory speech in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney.

(Valid photographic I.D. required). Both stands will Congratulations to Ger Coonan (Ballina) who in be open at 12.30pm. Groups will be accommodated partnership with Darragh Daly (Tyrone) won the at stile 50 in Ardan Ó Riain (New Stand).

Mens A Doubles in the Handball World Championships in Portland, USA. In the final against Stile 1 in the Kinnane Stand (Old Stand) and Stiles the US pairing of Garner and Steele, they went down 41 and 54 in New Stand are for county board pass 21/12 in the first and in a very tight second game they holders, 5 year term passes and voluntary stewards’ won narrowly 21/18. In the Tie Break they worked passes. It is important to note that children will not hard and finally come out 11/6 winners. Ger also be allowed out of the Stadium during matches unless reached the final of the Mens A Singles but he was accompanied by an adult. defeated by Ruairí Kelly (Tyrone) 21/14, 21/15.

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DRAW COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL SEMI-FINALS The Friends of Tipperary Football are presently Well done to Moyle Rovers and Aherlow on their running a Membership Draw. Tickets are €20 each victories in the County Senior Football semi-finals in and are available from any member of the Semple Stadium on Sunday last in front of an Committee. The 1st prize is €5,000 euro and there is attendance of 1,100 people. They will now meet in a total Prize Fund of €9,000 euro. Proceeds of the the County Final also in Semple Stadium on Sunday Draw support all County Football teams. The Draw October 25th. Aherlow last won the title in 2006 and will be held on Wednesday, 4th November.

Moyle Rovers last won it in 2007. Hard luck to both REPRINT OF TOMMY DOYLE’S BOOK losing semi-finalists Killenaule and Loughmore Castleiney on a well fought campaign.

A reprint of Tommy Doyle’s book “A Lifetime in Hurling” is now available. The autobiography of the SEAMUS Ó RIAIN CUP FINAL famed Thurles Sarsfields and Tipperary hurler was Congratulations to Kilruane MacDonaghs on their the first autobiography of a GAA star and was first 1-22 to 0-17 win over Lorrha and Dorrha in the final published in 1955. The cost including packaging and of the Seamus Ó Riain Cup Senior Hurling postage is €56.50. The book is now from Kenny's competition which was played in Borrisokane on Bindery, 13-18 Kilkerrin Park, Liosbaun, Tuam Sunday last. Kilruane become the second winners of Road, Galway, phone 091-709362, fax 091-757516, the Ó Riain Cup having lost last year’s inaugural email: bindery@kennys.ie. Thanks to the Doyle final to Carrick Swans. County Vice Chairman Sean family for permitting the reprint and to PJ Maxwell Nugent presented the cup to winning captain, for making the necessary arrangements.

Seamus Hennessy.

CANON HAYES SPORTS AWARDS COUNTY MINOR B HURLING FINAL The Canon Hayes National Sports Awards Moyne-Templetuohy Óg captured the County Minor Committee (Tipperary) has announced that they are “B” Hurling title on Saturday last thanks to a 2-19 to now accepting nominations for their 2009 Awards in 1-12 victory over Knockmealdown Gaels at Leahy the categories of Local and County, which are open Park Cashel. The Moyne-Templetuohy / Killea to nominees from within County Tipperary, and in combination were captained by 2009 County Minor the categories of National and Outstanding Hurling captain, Liam Butler, and became the fourth Achievement, which are open to nominees from Mid club to capture this title this decade following on throughout the 32 counties. Members of the public from the successes of Drom & Inch (2003), JK along with representatives of clubs or sporting Brackens (2004) and Moycarkey-Borris (2007). This organisations are invited to submit nominations for competition began in 1984 and was won by Moyne- the Awards. All persons nominated should be over Templetuohy in 1987 when William Maher was the the age of 16 years and the nomination should relate to achievements in the past 12 months. winning captain.

COUNTY MINOR B FOOTBALL FINAL Well done to Killenaule on winning the County Minor “B” Football title for the first time on Saturday by virtue of a 2-18 to 2-6 victory over Borris-Ileigh at Boherlahan. Afterwards, County Football Board Chairman Noel Morris presented the cup to Killenaule captain Conor Prendergast. Killenaule became the 20th club to capture this title since the competition began in 1985 and the eighth club from the South Division.

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Clonmel Óg won the County Junior B Football final on Saturday thanks to a 2-9 to 0-8 victory over Sean Treacys at Boherlahan. Afterwards, County Football Board Chairman Noel Morris presented the cup to Clonmel Óg captain Darren Burns. This competition began at County level in 1995 and in the intervening years, no club has managed to win the title more than once. Of the 15 clubs tied at the top of the roll of honour at this grade with 1 title each, there are 5 ARRANGEMENTS AT SEMPLE STADIUM FOR North clubs, 4 South clubs, 4 Mid clubs and 2 clubs COUNTY FINALS from the West division.

We are grateful to the Tipperary Star and Younges of the Ragg for sponsoring this event which adds greatly to the atmosphere of county final day. We also would like to thank Seamus J. King, Pat Carey and John Costigan for their efforts in organising the event, Siobhan Mackey in the GAA office for her administrative support and the Borris-Ileigh club for their assistance and co-operation.

The entry fee to the County Final is €20 for Adults, WORLD TITLE FOR BALLINA HANDBALLER €10 for Students and OAPs, and Under 16s are free

A brief resume of the nominee’s sporting achievements should be submitted along with the nomination to: Sports Awards Committee, Canon Hayes Recreation Centre, Avondale Crescent, Tipperary Town, to arrive on or before Friday October 23rd. Nominations may also be submitted by e-mail to martinquinns@eircom.net The Awards are open to all sporting disciplines and the committee are looking forward to receiving many nominations for the respective categories. Further details on the Awards are available from the Canon Hayes Sports Centre on 062-52022 or 087-6101628.

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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This list is also valuable for those who have emotional abusive tendencies, and might enable him or her to begin to be aware that he or she is an emotional abuser.

There is also a type of emotional abuse called malevolent abuse, which occurs when a person tries to undermine another to the extent of sabotaging their success, health, or happiness.

Here is a check list to see if one is guilty of malevolent abuse, or the tendency to be so: Do you often secretly hope that bad things will happen to your partner, e.g. that his/her endeavour will fail?

Do you get a deep sense of satisfaction when bad things happen to your partner?

Do you sometimes cause bad things to happen to your partner, such as sabotaging their friendships by telling lies about them?

Do you deliberately undermine or sabotage your partner’s efforts to gain success?

Do you deliberately cause your partner to doubt himself/herself or to question their perceptions?

Victims who suffer emotional abuse should try to remember that they are not alone, that it is not their fault, and find somebody that they can trust to listen to them in a non-judgemental way. It is important to listen to these individuals, to believe them, and to support them, and to give them advice.

While I maintain that the rate of healing abusers is low, there are measures a victim may take to empower themselves, if they decide to remain in the abusive relationship.

There is an eight step programme that can be followed, and it is relevant to all types of abuse: 1. Admit to yourself that you are being abused, and acknowledge the damage you have suffered. To enable this to happen you must understand abuse

as outlined in these articles. Keep an abuse journal noting incidents of emotional abuse, and if possible share it with a counsellor.

2. Understand why you choose an abusive partner. This will certainly involve exploring your childhood, and more than likely discovering that you were conditioned to feel ‘not good enough’ and to take what you could get in terms of a partner. If you regarded abuse as normal in your childhood you may choose a partner on that basis. Such a partner feels ‘right’ for you.

It is a question of low self-esteem.

Make a list of why you choose your partner.

3. Understand why you have put up with the abuse. This is a difficult step, because it is humiliating to admit that you have allowed yourself to be degraded and treated so poorly. But you choose to allow the abuse to happen.

This again goes back to childhood when the actions of the current abuser mirror what may have happened to you when you were a child. This means that you have lost your judgement and perspective, and there is every chance that you blame yourself for the abuse.

This blame is often carried from childhood, because children almost always blame themselves for the abuse they receive. Guilt is a major feeling of abused victims. Make a list of why you stay in an abusive relationship. This list will help you to erase the guilt you may be feeling.

Continued in next issue) Jim O’Shea works as a counsellor from Furze, Thurles. Ph. 087 8211009 www.jimoshea.net .

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