Tipp Tatler Issue 133 Dec 09

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No. 133 Fri. 11th December, 2009 Tel: 0504-51945 email: info@tipptatler.com Curraghgraigue, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary. www.tipptatler.com

Food Fare Cathedral Street, Thurles

December Special Offers All Day Every Day

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Opening times Mon-Sat 12-11pm Sunday 2pm-11pm Telephone order service on 067 41389 (collections only)

Chicken Curry Chips €3.50 Donor Kebab €3.50 Snack Box €3.50 Fresh Cod €4.00 Spice Burger €1.00 Plain Sausage €1.00

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MOBILE PHONE REPAIR SERVICE BROKEN LCDs PHONE

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SECURITY CODE REMOVAL

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AUDIO FAULTS

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CLOVER REWINDS LTD. Supply and Repair of:

* Electric Motors -3 Phase & Single Phase * Generators -3 Phase & Single Phase * Power Tools * Electric Pumps * Welders * Milking Machines

Supplied and fitted from €2,999 Limited Time Only

Terms & conditions apply. See in store for details

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Changeover Switches for Generators

Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles.

Tel: 0504-44030 Fax: 0504-44045 Mbl: 086-2750743

Jokes

ny, just before the undertakers got ready to close the coffin, the wife said, "Wait just a minute!" She had a box with her; she came over with the box and put it in. Then the undertakers locked the lid down, and they rolled it away.

So her friend said, "Girl, I know you weren't foolish enough to put all that money in there with your husband."

The loyal wife replied, "Listen, I'm a Christian; I can't go back on my word.

I promised him that I was going to put that money with him."

"You mean to tell me you put that money in with him!!!!?"

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"I sure did," said the wife. "I got it all together, put it into my account and wrote him a check. If he can cash it, he can spend it."

A man scolded his son for being so unruly and the child rebelled against his father. He got some of his clothes, his teddy bear and his piggy bank and proudly announced, 'I'm running away from home!'.

The father calmly decided to look at the matter logically. 'What if you get hungry?', he said.

'Then I'll come home and eat!', bravely declared the child. ' And what if you run out of money?'.

'I will come home and get some!', readily replied the child.

The man then made a final attempt, 'What if your clothes get dirty?'.

'Then I'll come home and let mommy wash them.', was the reply.

The man shook his head and exclaimed, 'This kid is not running away from home, he's going off to college!!'.

A blonde calls an Airline and asks, "Can you tell me how long it'll take to fly from Dublin to London?"

The agent replies, "Just a minute..."

"Thank you," the blonde says, and hangs up.

A man absolutely hated his wife's cat and decided to get rid of him one day by driving him 20 blocks from his home and leaving him at the park.

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A man was in front of me coming out of church one day, and the Priest was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands.

He grabbed the man by the hand and pulled him aside.

The Priest said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!"

The man replied, "I'm already in the Army of the Lord, Father."

Priest questioned, "How come I don't see you except at Christmas and Easter?"

He whispered back, "I'm in the secret service.

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As he was getting home, the cat was walking up the driveway.

The next day he decided to drive the cat 40 blocks away. He put the beast out and headed home.

Driving back up his driveway, there was the cat!

He kept taking the cat further and further and the cat would always beat him home. At last he decided to drive a few miles away, turn right, then left, past the bridge, then right again and another right until he reached what he thought was a safe distance from his home and left the cat there.

Hours later the man calls home to his wife: "Jen, is the cat there?"

"Yes", the wife answers, "Why do you ask?"

Frustrated, the man answered, "Put that critter on the phone. I'm lost and need directions!!!"

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One of Ireland’s leading kitchen manufacturers and suppliers

Generators for Factories,Farms, Houses etc.

There was a man who had worked all of his life, had saved all of his money, and was a real miser when it came to his money. Just before he died, he said to his wife, "When I die, I want you to take all my money and put it in the coffin with me. I want to take my money to the afterlife with me."

And so he got his wife to promise him with all of her heart that when he died, she would put all of the money in the coffin with him.

Well, he died. He was stretched out in the coffin, his wife was sitting there in black, and her friend was sitting next to her. When they finished the ceremo-

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Roscrea & Birr Casual Markets Special Offers for Christmas Open Wed 23rd and Thurs 24th for Christmas Week Every Thursday Roscrea

Every Saturday Birr

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Boomerang Skips & Recycling CONSTRUCTION, COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC SKIP HIRE

Thurles: 0504 90402 Templemore: 0504 32149

Mega Christmas Hamper Offers Hamper 2

Hamper 1

12lb Farm Fresh Turkey 14lb Farm Fresh Turkey 4lb Centre Ham Joint 5lb Centre Ham Joint Save €18 3lb Round Roast 1lb Prime Siroin Steak Last orders taken 19th Dec. 1lb Prime Sirloin Steak 6 Lamb Cutlet Chop’s 1lb Centre Cut Rashers Christmas Club Open 1lb Homemade Sausages For any inquiries, ring us at 1lb Centre Cut Rashers Black & White 0504-32300 or 3020293 Black & White Pudding Pudding

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Waste Collection Permits WCP/KK/342/06 363/OY/307/06

Web: www.boomerangskips.ie Email: info@boomerangskips.ie

Special Offers for December

Buy 3 Fillet Steaks for €9.99 - 2lbs Steak Mince €6.50 Mild Cure Back Bacon - Buy 1st Get 2nd Half Price

10kg washed roosters .... €3.99 10kg records...................... €5.00 10kg golden wonders . ..€6.50 large coliflowers ..............€1.00 broccoli (per kg)................€2.00

Bridge House, Liberty Sq. Thurles

fresh brussel sprouts 500g.... €1.00 large pineapples (each)........... €1.00 honeydew melons (each).........€1.00 all grapes (per kg)............. ........ €4.00 10 clementines........................... €1.50

Opening Hours: Mon & Tue: 5pm - 10.30pm Wed - Sat 12pm - 3pm & 5pm - 11pm Sun. & Bank Holidays 1pm - 10.30pm

Phone now For Bookings Takeaway Also Available

Wishing all our Customers a Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year

TEMPLEMORE Under New Ownership I would like to take this opportunity to say how much I am looking forward to working in this area and with the local people

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SUPPORTING LOCAL SUPPLIERS

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Good News for the Motor Trade

North Tipperary’s largest Auto Factor Full range of all leading brands (Filters, Oils, etc) Motorsport Merchandise We now stock a vast range of Rally Jackets, T-shirts, Bags, Cups All the latest World Rally Model Cars

Rolly Kids Toys Tractors and Trailers etc.

(0505) 21625 / 21818 Dublin Rd, Roscrea

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Electrical Eco Energy Energy and Electrical Solutions

Licensed Installers of

Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

The exhibition will run for one day only at the Nenagh Heritage Centre, The Governor’s House, Kickham Street, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

Let us take the stress out of “Christmas Cooking” Order now and collect Christmas Eve Home Cooked Baked Hams Mince Pies 3lb Plum Pudding Various Scrumptious Desserts and Much More

Some Craft items for Sale on the Day

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Tipperary people of all ages are gearing up to run, walk or crawl a Mile for GOAL this Christmas at four different locations throughout the county.

wonderful way for people in Tipperary to show their support for the world’s most vulnerable children and families this Christmas,” said GOAL CEO, John O’Shea.

Toddlers, teenagers and all those young at heart will have the opportunity to join in the festive fun in Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel, Fethard and Thurles and raise as much money as possible for GOAL’s many life-saving projects in the Developing World.

This year’s Tipperary GOAL Miles take place at Ormonde Castle in Carrick-on-Suir (Christmas Day, 11 a.m.), Knocklofty House Hotel, Clonmel (December 27th, 12 p.m.), the Town Hall, Fethard (Christmas Day, 12 p.m.) and outside Sarsfield Sports Centre, Thurles (Sunday, December 20th, 11 a.m.).

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Musical Instruments & Accessories Strings & All Instrument Accessories

from age 5 upwards. We will be training in the Abbey Hall, Roscrea from 6 to 7 pm on Wednesday s. The costs are €2 per child.

Calling all Tipperary GOAL Mile Enthusiasts!

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104 Main Street, Cashel Co. Tipperary angelmuzicstore@hotmail.com

Come and get your photograph taken with Santa – (€3 per photo)

Roscrea Athletic Club Roscrea A.C. is commencing the Little Athletics training programme from Wednesday 2nd December 2009.

Little Athletics caters for children

Guitars, Drums, Keyboards Brass, Woodwind & Traditional

It will be held on Friday, 18th December and the doors will be open from 10.30am to 4.00pm.

Fax: (056) 8834362 W: www.eeeco.ie E: sales@eeeco.ie

In Association with

Email: info@oconnorproperty.ie

With two stores now employing 7 people, and sourcing all their parts in Ireland, R.A.E. are rapidly supplying throughout North Tipperary. With prices and offers that can’t be beaten locally on high quality parts and with over 25 years experience in the motor trade, this family run business are truly doing their bit to help everyone!

Christmas Exhibition Of Crafts North Tipperary LEADER Partnership proudly Invites you to the: Back to Education Initiative Christmas Exhibition Of Crafts

“HARNESSING THE POWER OF NATURE”

Kilkenny (056) 8834288 Tipperary (056) 8834553

Just one year down the road from their major move to the 3,000sq. ft. store on the Dublin Road, Roscrea, which has been a major success, R.A.E. are very proud to announce the opening of another new store on the Main Street in Templemore. Due to their continued hard work in the current times, their business has continued to grow in the motor trade.

Now in its 28th year, the annual GOAL fundraiser has become an integral part of Christmas for thousands of people and families across the country. Last year, GOAL Miles were held at 72 locations nationwide and generated over €370,000 for the poorest of the poor.

And the event promises to be even bigger this year, with new GOAL Miles scheduled for places such as Rosslare, Leixlip, Kenmare, Listowel and Kells.

“The GOAL Mile is always a very popular community event and a

The first GOAL Mile was the brainchild of former GOAL chairperson and international athlete Noel Carroll and took place in the Phoenix Park in 1982. Since then, it has grown to become one of GOAL’s most successful annual fundraisers.

To find out more information about your local GOAL Mile, please visit www.goal.ie or call GOAL on (01) 2809779.

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Cashel Fuels Don’t Shiver, We’ll Deliver Don’t Like Self Service Petrol Stations?

We have Petrol and Diesel Pumps Attended at all times Top Quality Solid Fuels

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Delivery Service Car Valeting Animal Feeds Animal Bedding

Contact Michael on :087-1210102 Service Station :062-61054 Lowergate Street, Cashel, Co. Tipperary

Keep Warm This Winter With Cashel Fuels Cashel Fuels are now open for Business on Lowergate Street, Cashel (the Premises of old Dowling's Filling Station).They are open early mornings to late evening providing the best customer service available from having the petrol and diesel pumps attended at all times saving the customer the hassle of getting out of their cars.

They also provide a top quality Solid fuels delivery service from Cashel to the surrounding communities. i.e (

Redmonds of Roscrea

Boherlahan, Dualla, Golden, Rosegreen, Dundrum, New Inn, Clonoulty.

As part of their service they do a top quality Valeting service whose prices won't be beaten. They also provide animals feeds and bedding for various animals.

They’re slogan sums it up “Don't Shiver, We'll Deliver!”

Contact Michael on :087-1210102 Service Station :062-61054

Massive Christmas Value Massive Selection of Rugs from € 10 Each Leather 2 Seater Couches from €299 Pine Wardrobes to Clear from €179 Recliner Chairs to Clear €550 Matt display Unites to Clear €595 Table & 4 Chairs was €350 - Now €250 3+2 Draylon Suites from €795 Fireside chairs from €159 4’6” Double Beds from €199 Coffee Tables € 69 3+1+1 Draylon Suites, 2 Only, €1 295 - Now €795 Each

Keep Your Town in Business

by Keeping Your Business in Town

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Redmonds of Roscrea

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“If we haven’t got it, we’ll get it” 1 Bridge Street, Tipperary Tel: 062 33905 Open: 9-5.30 Monday-Saturday zebraantiques@eircom.net

Fire Safety at Christmas Christmas Trees Place real Christmas trees securely in a sturdy base filled with water – metal stands cause trees to dry out and become flammable Check water level daily Ensure artificial trees have been pretreated to increase flame resistance Keep tree away from candles, heaters, fireplaces or other heat sources Dispose of tree properly – never burn a real tree in the fireplace Christmas Lights Indoors Only buy Christmas lights marked with a safety standard Make sure a competent person checks all connections and examines the wiring for fraying

SPECIAL OFFERS Unit 2, O’Connor’s Shopping Centre, Dublin Road, Nenagh (or after 6pm 087-8226803) Phone 067-42913

Keep outdoor electrical connections above ground and out of puddles and snow.

Remember when it comes to candles: Keep them out of reach of children and pets Trim the wick to 6mm (1/4 inch) each time before burning Always use an appropriate candleholder placed on a stable, heat-resistant surface Extinguish a candle if it smokes or flickers repeatedly or if the flame becomes too high Do not burn a candle for longer than manufacturer recommends Extinguish the flame if it comes too close to the holder or container

If in doubt, throw them out.

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Don’t overload sockets Unplug all Christmas lights and electrical appliances before leaving your home or going to bed Outdoors Ensure lights are suitable for outdoor use Check all wiring and follow manufacturers instructions.

Fasten the bulbs securely and point the sockets down to avoid moisture building up.

Never use indoor extension leads outside.

Never place a candle on top of a TV set and keep well away from curtains Always extinguish candles before leaving the house or going to bed Never use candles on Christmas trees, even artificial ones Remember hot wax burns!

Other Christmas Fire Safety Tips Never burn wrapping paper in your fireplace Keep strings of Christmas cards away from candles and open fires Fit a sparkguard in front of open fires Extinguish cigarettes properly and do not let ashtrays get overfilled

Second Hand Car Parts KILLEA, TEMPLEMORE, CO. TIPPERARY

Tel: 0505 43014 Mob: 086 2573300

All scrap metal, scrap vehicles wanted Collection services available if required Skips provided for factories, etc.

Waste Collection Permit No. CPA 574

Available for most makes of cars

Pat Foley Knigh, Nenagh

067-24109 087-2776563

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Templemore

AJ

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Tiles starting from

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Nenagh’s Twenty Six supports two important charities Twenty Six, Kenyon St., Nenagh support two main charities. They even have an area of the shop devoted to them. One such charity is The North Tipperary Hospice whom they admire and wish to help in achieving their aims. It is their wish to to dedicate themselves to fund raising in the shop for the organisation. They will be giving a percentage of their sales solely to this well deserved and hardworking company. Hospice emphasises palliative rather curative treatment, quality rather quantity of life and offers a comprehensive programme of care to patients and families facing life threatening illness.

CARS - VANS - JEEPS - TRUCKS - TRACTORS Four Wheels Balanced Free!

Oil & Batteries

(Old Rubber Factory) Templemore

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An Eclectic Mix

Designer Dresses by

The other charity they support is the Esther Benjamins Trust which focuses on improving the lives of Nepal’s most vulnerable children. These include children of prisoners, former street children, survivors of street trafficking, ‘at risk’ children and conflict affected children. Again a percentage of sales will be given to this well deserved and hardworking company.

So this Christmas and throughout 2010 when going shopping, bear in mind the selfless efforts of Twenty Six. By supporting them you will also be supporting two worthy charities.

Charlotte & Jane Pure Irish Wool & Irish Linen Fabrics sourced in Hanley’s Woollen Mills & Sewn by Seamstresses in Cork www.charlotteandjane.com - Designed in Kinsale - Made in Ireland - Pure Irish Linen

Shoyeido Incense: Offering Unique Hand Blended Incense in a Variety of Styles.

Our Incense is made with Traditional Recipes & Methods using the Finest Fragrant Woods & Spices from around the World

Twenty Six is about sustaining communities at home & Abroad by sourcing ethically Est. 2004

067 - 32805

Under New Management Open Tues - Fri 9.00 - 5.00 Sat 10.00 - 3.00

Wholesale and Retail Fresh Fish Daily Tel: Bernard 087 6172548

Slievenamon Road, Thurles Opposite Ely Centra

Mid West

Happy Christmas & New Year to all our Customers

Tel; Martin 087 7990660

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Suppliers of Agri & Auto Diesel, Home Heating Oils, Lubricating Oil and Tanks

UPPERCHURCH, THURLES, (0504) 54129 / 54193 (087)-810 7344

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Moynans : The one stop bike shop Drop in and check out our Huge Range of Bikes : Accessories : Clothing at our new location 4 Cecil Walk, Nenagh. Ph 067 31293 We have Racers : Hybrids : Mountain Bikes : All the Top Brands Join our Christmas Club Now FREE Waterproof Jacket + Lights with all adult bikes sold Heard about the " bike to work scheme " check out www.bikescheme.ie or call in to our store and we’ll explain how you can claim up 50% off your new bike We offer Friendly Advice + Full Back Up Service

Celebrating 100 years in North Tipperary

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by Appointment Sat 9.30-5.30

Shoe WheelsThe Ultimate in shoe storage available online at www.greys.ie Free delivery when you buy online

Can Store up to 30 Pairs

Limited Edition GHD Precious Available for Christmas

Deposits Taken

Contact Valerie for appointments outside hours

Tel:o5o4-31275 Unit 14, Quintin’s Way Nenagh Co. Tipperary

Grey’s

Christmas Morning Beauty Tips

of Templemore

Of course there will be pictures. So on Christmas morning, try these fun tips:

CUTS AND CURLS ladies & gents hair salon

MARCENA WHYTE Wella & Keune Colour Used 3 ladyswell st cashel Paul Mitchell gift Sets co. tipperary 062-64479 Available opening hours 9am-6pm tues-sat/late opening on friday

Special Christmas Offers

Beauty Salon Borrisoleigh Contact: Orla Treacy on 087-4184070 Open:Tuesday to Saturday Late Opening: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Free eyebrow shape and tint with every Germaine De Cappuccini Facial Make up only €25 with Free File & Polish Full leg wax only €30 with Free Bikini Wax Full Body Tan only €25

Offers End 31st December Main Street, Borrisoleigh Located to the rear of Julia Young’s Hairdressing and Barber Salon

1. Christmas Eve, treat yourself to a long shower. Exfoliate, moisturize, shave and tweeze. You'll feel gorgeous in the morning.

2. Come down for the gift unwrapping in pjs or an outfit (baggy sweats not allowed) that compliments your eyes, hair or complexion.

3. Pull hair back in a loose, sexy bun. If hair is greasy, use talcum powder along the crown and part to soak up oils.

4. Swipe on red lipstick and mas-

cara, dab some powder and voila, you're ready to go. Not into red lipstick? Go for the gloss, but make sure to use blush, so you don't look washed out.

5. Go for shimmer. Add it on your lids, your cheeks or your decolletage.

6. For pictures, you'll look thinner if you stand sideways, with shoulders back and your front foot out in front of your body. Don't allow anyone to take pictures of you from below.

You don't want that double chin.

Quick Quiz 1 Which ship carried the Pilgrim Fathers to America?

2 Which riding breeches were named after an Indian city?

3 England has John Bull. Who do the US have?

4 Where in Italy were the 1960 Olympic Games held?

5 Which is warmest, 20C or 70F? 6 What sort of creature is an anaconda?

7 What do the spots on 2 normal dice add up to?

8 In the song what was Venus wearing?

9 Where is the Golden Gate Bridge?

10 Who set World Records at 800m, 1500m and 1 mile in 1970?

Answers 1. The Mayflower 2. Jodhpurs 3. Uncle Sam 4.Rome 5. 70F 6. A snake 7. 42 8.

Blue jeans 9. San Francisco 10. Sebastian Coe

Tues, Wed 10.00am - 6.00pm Thurs 10.00am - 7.30pm Fri 10.00am - 8.30pm Sat 9.30am - 4.30pm

Christmas Arrangements for The Tipp Tatler

t: 0504 28585

The next issue of the Tipp Tatler will be out on Thursday 17th Dec (ie. moved forward by 1 week) and the first issue of the New Year will be out on Thursday 7th Jan. Deadline for articles, photos, ads etc. is the Monday preceeding those dates (ie. Mon 14th Dec & Mon 4th Jan 2010) Any queries please call 0504-51945 or email info@tipptatler.com

Friar Street, Thurles Co. Tipperary

Gemma Nugent

Julia Young Hairdresser & Barber Wishing All Our Customers a Happy Christmas and New Year Open 6 Days a Week Main St., Borrisoleigh Telephone 0504-51611

Monday 10am - 5pm Tuesday 10am - 6pm Wednesday - Friday 9.30am - 7pm Saturday 9.30am - 6pm

Bank Place Cashel Co. Tipperary Tel: 062 61800 Fax: 062 62513

ECCO Ladies

E-mail: NOELFAHY@EIRCOM.NET

Noel Fahy Footwear Bank Place, Cashel, (062) 61800

Stockist of Ladies, Gents childrens shoes • Clarkes • Dubarry • Av8

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The 12 Shopping Tips of Christmas 1. Keep receipts / proof of purchase Always ask for and keep your receipts. If an item is faulty it is much easier to get redress if you can produce proof of purchase.

2. The 3 Rs of your consumer rights Under the Sale of Goods Act you are entitled to a repair, replacement or refund if an item is faulty, not fit for its purpose or not as described. If this happens, it is the responsibility of the seller to put things right.

Remember you will need proof of purchase so keep your receipts. If you remain unsatisfied with how a shop is handling your problem, you may wish to resort to the Small Claims Court for resolution of disputes covering items up to a value of €2,000.

You are not entitled to a refund if you simply change your mind. However, many shops operate a goodwill policy of accepting unused returns, with receipts, within a stated time period.

3. Gift receipts If the item is a gift then ask for a Gift Receipt. Some shops provide these. They do not state the price of the item but allow the consumer to pass on proof of purchase with the gift.

4. Gift voucher expiry dates Gift vouchers / cards are a popular gift particularly around Christmas time.

Check if there is an expiry date and ensure the person receiving it will be able to use it in the required time. Remember shops do not have to replace lost vouchers.

5. Online shopping - know your rights Remember that in addition to enjoying the same rights as shopping on the high street when you buy online, you are also entitled, in most cases, to return an unwanted item within seven days of receipt for a no-quibble refund.

Just beware that postage and packing charges are not usually refundable on such unwanted items and always check that delivery policies meet your needs.

Security of your personal financial information is a prime issue when shopping online, so always look for the padlock symbol on the bottom of the website and check the seller is reputable.

A new pan-European online shopping assistant "Howard - the Online Shopping Assistant" has also just been launched and is designed to assist consumers in investigating the credentials of online shopping websites registered in the EU - to find out more and to test Howard the Online Shopping Assistant, visit ECCDublin.ie

6. Consumer rights lie with the buyer of the goods Consumer rights in relation to a product or service lie with the person who actually made the purchase. So if you buy a gift

for someone and it turns out to be faulty, you may have to seek redress on that person's behalf.

7. Make sure the goods work as soon as you get home If the goods are faulty it is important to act quickly, so always check that products are working as soon as you get them home. This may also spare you any trauma facing the Customer Service desk with a faulty item during the mania of postChristmas sales! Also don't leave it until Christmas morning to discover you need batteries or additional accessories.

8. Safety first Look out for the CE marking when buying toys and electrical items. The mark shows that the item conforms to essential EU health and safety requirements. Always follow safety instructions and select age-appropriate children's toys.

9. Watch out for scams If you're offered toys or other gifts at a 'knock-down price', check if the items are authentic.

You have no comeback if they are counterfeit, they may not conform to important safety standards and you are promoting an illegal practice. If an offer looks too good to be true, it probably is.

10. Credit cards Don't get snowed under by debt this Christmas. Remember the cost of credit if shopping on plastic and try to spend within the limits of what you can afford to repay.

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BY COUNTY PRO GER RYAN COUNTY U-21 A HURLING FINAL Congratulations to Thurles Sarsfields on their 0-20 to 1-9 victory over Clonoulty Rossmore in the County U21 final played in The Ragg on Sunday last. Pa Bourke captained Sarsfields to their fourth title in this grade and their second in a row. If any club wants evidence of the importance of building success from strong juvenile foundations, a look at the records of Thurles Sarsfields and Toomevara is worthwhile. Since 1999, Thurles Sarsfields have won 5 County Minor Hurling titles, 3 County Under 21 Hurling titles and 2 County Senior Hurling titles with perhaps more to come. In a similar period in the 1980’s and 1990’s, Toomevara built up strong foundations, winning 3 County Minor Hurling titles and 4 County Under 21 Hurling titles between 1985 and 1997 which directly impacted on their achievement of capturing 11 County Senior Hurling titles from 1992 to 2008 and like Thurles By the Bridge, Borrisokane. they too have ambitions to win more.

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COUNTY U-21 B HURLING FINAL The last county final of the year will take place next Sunday at 2pm at The Ragg when Aherlow play JK Brackens in the county U-21 B final. JK Brackens will be seeking their third title in this grade having previously won in 1997 and 2002 while Aherlow are seeking their second title having previously been champions in 1992. Well done to the County Competitions Control Committee chaired by Sean Nugent with Tom Maher as Secretary on completion of the full fixtures programme and also to clubs for their cooperation and support.

HURLING ALL STAR TOUR TO BUENOS AIRES Good luck to Liam Sheedy (2009 Team Manager), Brendan Cummins (2008), Padraic Maher (2009), Larry Corbett (2009), Noel McGrath (2009) and Eoin Kelly (Replacement) who will be on the All Star Tour to Buenos Aires, Argentina from December 9th to 16th. Shane McGrath (2008) and Conor O’Mahony (2008 and 2009) are unavailable to travel.

COUNTY U21 HURLING SELECTORS RATIFIED At its recent meeting the County Board ratified the appointment of Ken Hogan (Lorrha and Dorrha – Manager), Tommy Dunne (Toomevara – Coach), TJ Connolly (Cashel King Cormacs- Selector) and William Maher (Ballingarry – Selector) as the U-21 Hurling Management team for 2010 and 11. We wish them every success. We also thank the outgoing selectors – Declan Carr, Martin Gleeson, Ger Maguire and Noel Russell – for their dedication and positive contribution during their 2 year term.

COUNTY CONVENTION County Convention will take place on Monday, December 14th in the Dome at Semple Stadium. The blessing of the Dome followed by Mass will commence at 7pm with the Convention commencing at 8pm. All clubs are asked to send their full complement of delegates.

ANNERVILLE SPORTS AWARDS Four of the sixteen Annerville Award winners who have been chosen by the Tipperary United Sports Panel are from the world of GAA. The hurling award goes to All-Star Lar Corbett, who enjoyed arguably the finest year of his career when he helped Tipperary's hurlers retain the Munster Championship and reach the All-Ireland Final.

Lar also played a key role as Thurles Sarsfields regained the County Senior Hurling Championship. The Gaelic Football Award has been won by Aherlow's Ciaran McDonald, who played a starring role as Tipperary won promotion in the National League for the second successive year and also captured the Division Three title. The Brian Borus club, which won the All-Ireland Intermediate Ladies Football Championship in such memorable fashion last month, when they beat St. Brigid's of Dublin by a point in the final, has en-

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Tipperary GAA Scene sured that their sport has also been recognised. The Knocknagow Award, which each year is presented to a Sportsperson of the Past, will be presented to Phil Shanahan of Toomevara, who played on Tipp's All-Ireland winning three-in-a-row team from 1949'51. Congratulations are extended to them all, and they will will be joined by the award winners in the other sports when the Annerville Awards are presented at a function at Hotel Minella, Clonmel on Saturday, January 30th, 2010.

LAUNCH OF CAHIR GAA HISTORY A history of the GAA in Cahir over the past 124 years, entitled “Memories and Achievements” compiled by Colm O’Flaherty and Mattie Hussey, will be officially launched on Friday night next , December 11th at 7.30pm in Cahir House Hotel. The launch will be performed by former GAA President, Sean Kelly MEP. All are welcome and well done to all concerned with this excellent publication.

CASHEL WIN CAMOGIE SENIOR CLUB ALL IRELAND Congratulations to Cashel Camogie Club on winning the All Ireland Senior Club Camogie title at the weekend.

They defeated Athenry in the final by 0-11 to 0-9 in poor weather conditions in Clarecastle, Co. Clare.

THE LATE MICK WILLIAMS The death has taken place in Dublin of Mick Williams, formerly of Cloughjordan. Mick won a county juvenile title with Kilruane MacDonaghs in 1944. In Dublin he played hurling with the Faughs club and captained their junior side to win the 1947 county final. He won senior county finals with Faughs in 1950 and 1952. Mick won two Leinster senior championships with Dublin in 1948 and 1952 and he played in the 1948 and 1952 All-Ireland finals for Dublin against Waterford and Cork respectively. Dublin lost both finals. In 1948 Mick won an Oireachtas medal when Dublin beat Waterford in the final. Sympathy is extended to his wife Kitty, daughters Lena, Mary and Cath-

erine, sister Marie, and brother John Joe. MID SCOR NA NÓG FINAL The results from the Mid Scor na nÓg final in Loughmore on Saturday December 5th were (two finalists qualify for County Final): Rince Foirne: J.K. Brackens (1 entry only); Amhranaiocht Aonair: J.K. Brackens - Mairead Delaney and Loughmore Castleiney - Gillian Gleeson; Ceol Uirlise: J.K. Brackens, Loughmore Casteleiney; Aithriseoireacht: Moyne Templetuohy - Niamh Butler and Moycarkey Borris - Jamie Whelan; Bailead Ghrupa: Upperchurch Drombane and Holycross Ballycahill; Tráth na gCeisteanna: Loughmore Castleiney and Upperchurch Drombane; Nuachleas: Moycarkey Borris and Drom and Inch; Rince Seit: Drom and Inch and J.K. Brackens.

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APPOINTMENT OF CLUB COACHING AND SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICERS All clubs are reminded to appoint a Coaching Officer and a School Liaison Officer at their AGMs. These important roles are essential for games and player development and are required to be filled in order to avail of the full coaching and games development services.

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The Pied Piper opens at The Source, Thurles Book your tickets now for Thurles’ very own Christmas panto!

It’s got rats n' rappers, music and songs, stolen sausages, nibbled Christmas cake, holey cheese and a magical mountain all set in a video wonderland! It’s a charming, fun-filled family trip out featuring a huge cast from all parts of the community, song and dance of every kind, film sequences made locally and a different celebrity every night playing the Sleeping Mayor.

Yes, with a cast involving over 60 local people, hilarious comedy double acts, some of your favourite songs (from Who Let the Dog Out and Best of Both Worlds, to Love is in the Air and You Sexy Thing), flamboyant panto costumes, some spicy local humour and the triumph of good over incompetence, it’s a real winter tonic and great family night out!

So come to The Source and see a feast of video magic – many sequences filmed around town (come and spot

where our roving camera crew went!) – enjoy a classic tale rewritten specially for Tipperary, and try and guess who’s playing the Good Mayor… Will it be Michael Lowry TD? Thurles’ Mayor Evelyn Nevin?

Cllr Seamus Hanafin?

Austin Broderick?....

Who’s going to save the town from the rats?!

The show opens on Saturday 12th December and plays until Sunday 20th - 3pm and 7pm shows on Saturdays and Sundays, and just 7pm on week nights (NB no shows on Monday 14th or Tuesday 15th). Family tickets are still available, as well as a special rate for groups of 4 kids or more. Just call 0504 90204 to get your tickets!

So don’t miss out! There are guest appearances from Fracture Youth Theatre, the Elle Academy of Dance, Edel Kelly’s Irish Dance Group and Pauline Dwan’s Dance School, as well as more surprise local figures in the role of the Mayor… so book now for a fabulous, funny and music filled community panto! Oh yes you will!

The Pied Piper – a packed local cast of all ages!

This year’s panto at The Source has a huge local cast. Playing the rappers and the rats chorus are: Chloe Barrett, Kacie Dorney, Vanessa Dwan, Sarah Fitzgerald, Aoife Fogarty, Shauna Hayden, Siobhan Hennessy, Aoife Hoctor, Caitriona Kennedy, Kacie Kerwick, Aoife Lanigan Ryan, Megan & Sophie Long, Susan Lowry, Emily & Daniel Matthews, Jamie McCormack, Niamh McCormack, Rachel McCormack, Eva McKeogh, Emily Murphy, Leah & Alex Murphy, Nicole & Dean O’Brien, Niamh O’Connor, Mary & Helen O’Donohue, Anne Marie O’Dwyer, Dominic O’Shaughnessy, Dylan O’Shaughnessy, Roisin O’Sullivan, Aoife Phelan, Nicola & Aidan Scott, Anna Slattery Fitzgerald, Laura, Louise & Nora Walsh.

Comedy duos, super rats, expert problem solvers, hopeless mayors, gossiping townsfolk, pipers, servants, wise women and much more are played by:

Eoin Hand uses his voice for charity Soccer legend and commentator, Eoin Hand, who managed the Limerick soccer team in the late seventies, has launched a CD in aid of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Launched at Dolan’s Warehouse, Dock Road in Limerick on Wednesday, 25th November, the aptly titled ‘After the Ball’ is a live recording that features a collection of favourites such as Working Man, Dublin in 1962 and the Voyage as well as some anecdotal commentary.

Eoin is most fondly remembered for his role as Manager for the Irish Soccer Team in the early eighties as well as a player-manager with Limerick during which time he lead the team to victory in both the League of Ireland and the FAI Cup. He spent most of his working career with Portsmouth, while also playing for our national team some 20 times.

Explaining how this all came about, Eoin says; ‘This wouldn’t have happened without Mickey MacConnell, renowned musician and famous for writing ‘Only our rivers run free’.

My mother had asked through Pauline, my wife, if he could make up a collection featuring me singing some of her favourite songs. This lead to a very enjoyable live recording in John B. Keanes pub in Listowel and sparked the idea to release it to the public for charity. It seems a fitting tribute to my mother,

Monica, who past away in May of this year. ‘ Currently a regular contributor to RTE 2’s Monday night League of Ireland Programme, MNS, Eoin is also regularly heard on RTE Radio 1 soccer commentaries.

Costing €15.00, the CD will make an excellent Christmas ‘stocking filler’ for all soccer fans, with many nostalgic photos from Eoin’s career featured in the CD sleeve. Copies of the CD can be purchased on the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind website on www.guidedogs.ie or for further information, please contact Breeda Clancy on 086 819 3165.

Watch out for the CD in various shops around Tipperary.

Joanne Quinn, Paul Stapleton, Geraint Fyler, Pat Hayes, Liz Clancy Kirwan, Fiona McCullagh, Mary Mason, Martina Fogarty, Emily Matthews, Tommy Kennedy and Gary Dempsey.

A mad, visually funny and comic rat infested video accompanies the show, with film sequences from around town, including local supermarkets (staring some much loved local figures!), food and furniture outlets, not to mention Thurles’ very own Tipp Star team!

Other local groups involved are: the Elle Academy of Dance, Pauline Dwan’s Dance School, Edel Kelly’s Irish Dance Group and Fracture Youth Theatre, and with one off appearances by a host of local faces from Michael Lowry TD to Austin Broderick, and local councillors to figures from the Thurles music and drama scene, there are endless surprises and guaranteed laughs in The Tipp Panto! Tickets available on 0504 90204 or www.thesourceasrtcentre.ie

Seen here with Eoin Hand are Limerick soccer players Joe O’Mahony, Mick O’Donnell, Al Finucane, Brendan Storan and Michael Ryan.

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Riding the Storm

by Elaine Rogers

“So how did you get on?” I asked tentatively. My [new] husband had just arrived back after a motorbike spin around County Cork last Sunday.

“Well, do you remember what it was like when I left?” He said. Of course I remembered. At the time, I asked him would it not be a good idea to wait until later and see if the weather improved. I could see he was itching to try out his new bike.

He was also aware that the roads were going to be very wet, slippery with leaves and dark, even though it was only midday.

He continued, “I was wondering if I should turn around every mile I drove, but something led me onward. I had decided on my route beforehand, and I was heading into worse weather. I then decided to change direction and head towards blue skies. Within 10 minutes, I was driving in sunshine!” His eyes lit up as he continued to describe his trip.

It struck a chord with me after he finished describing his bike ride (which included words like very windy, exhilarating, beautiful, extreme, wet, dry, cold, sunny, uncomfortable, enjoyable) that the trip he was on for the past couple of hours, is similar to journeys we make ourselves in our lives. If we are to constantly worry about the climate “right now” and in our immediate vicinity, we will never explore.

“Iron rusts from disuse, stagnant water loses its purity and in cold weather becomes frozen; even so does inaction sap the vigors of the mind.” - Leonardo Da Vinci We will never take the chance to go out there and seek the sunny spots, even though we know there is joy and happiness out there. So we stay stuck in, putting up with the doom and black clouds hanging over us.

It is more true now than ever, with recessions, depressions, floods and adverse weather conditions to keep us metaphorically indoors. But the reality is that everything in life is cyclical, including good times and bad times. We knew that the boom wouldn’t last and if you were born before 1980, you also know that recessions don’t last. This is the third recession in my life span. I did not think Ireland and my family

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“And the weather is going to be very stormy tonight, so you really had better wrap up warm!” Becky Mantin We just need to trust in that – nothing is infinite, nothing lasts forever. Change is the only constant in life. Death is the only surety in life. So lets not dwell on what we know, but be willing to go out there and explore. Be willing to ride through the rain and wind knowing we will come out the other side. Let’s wrap ourselves up well and brave the elements, because we know the rewards on the other side will conquer the fear.

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The Sad Tale of the Brothers Grossbart

by Jesse Bullington For the dark, cold, unceasingly wet and utterly miserable winter that’s in it, here’s a little something that’ll brighten up your day, albeit by reassuring you that if you think YOU’VE got it bad, better think again.

Hegel and Manfried, the brothers of the title, are a despicable pair of medieval European rednecks, narcissistically convinced of their own righteousness, who make their dubious living by robbing graves. After taking revenge on an old neighbour by murdering his family and burning his house, the brothers flee south, headed for the fabulous tombs and riches of Egypt with a lynch mob baying at their heels. Doggedly determined, cunningly violent and utterly ruthless, they carve their way across the heart of Europe encountering monsters, witches, priests, innocents, charlatans, plague and soul crushing poverty, all the while expounding their own idiosyncratic views on life and religion.

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This is one for those with a strong stomach and a wicked humour, but it is well written and hugely enjoyable, and boasts one of the best covers for years: a clever, insanely detailed optical illusion-woodcut by Istvan Oros. And while you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, this amazing image was what caught my eye initially. So delve, if you dare, into the blasphemous, bloody, foulmouthed world of the Brothers Grossbart.

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realised that my mother was a victim of stealing, there are other signs that financial abuse may be happening, for example if large sums of money are being taken from and elderly person’s account in a financial institution, signatures on cheques or other papers that look suspicious, the older person is in debt and does not know why, bank statements are no longer being sent to the older person’s home, the older person cannot buy food or clothes, the older person’s home is unexpectedly sold, belongings are missing, an older person is asked to sign legal papers and does not know why, the older person is isolated from friends and family. Not all of these necessarily indicate that financial abuse is taking place, but they are warning signs. The financial abuser tries to conceal what is going on, and often tries to isolate the victim from other people.

It is, therefore, necessary for neighbours or family to be watchful and to be alert to warning signs that such abuse may be happening. Apart from the above signs, there are others that may indicate financial abuse, for example Sudden changes in a bank account or banking practices. Withdrawal from ATMs when the elderly person cannot get to the bank.

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Being passive.

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Continued in next issue) Changes in, or establishment of, a Jim O’Shea works as a counsellor from power of attorney.

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