Tipp Tatler Issue 120 June 09

Tipp No. 120 Fri. 12th June, 2009 Tel: 0504-51945 email: info@tipptatler.com Curraghgraigue, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary. www.tipptatler.com

. . . . . . ..

For Four Wheel Enthusiasts

• Tyres

For Two Wheel Enthusiasts

• Alloy Wheels • Alloy Wheel Straighteni • Brake Pads • Wheel Alignment • Batteries • Motorcycle

& INTERNAL INSULATION BY

Focusi

PAUL PAUL CAHALAN CAHALAN PLASTERING PLASTERING LTD. LTD. Ashley Park, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

Tel: (067) 38968 Mob: (087) 2245717 E-mail: pc2@vodafone.ie

DID YOU KNOW? Slievenamon Road, Thurles Tel: (0504) 21233

40% of a building’s heat loss is through un-insulated walls.

With our trained applicators we can

TRANSFORM YOUR HOME FROM THIS...

TO THIS!!!.

Tiling Specialist Porcelain Marble Slate Ceramic

KOMANDOR Superior Sliding Wardrobes Visit our Showrooms: Lower Kickham St. Thurles, Co. Tipperary Tel/Fax. 0504 20787

www.komandor-ireland.ie

SALE UP SUMMER

TO

20% OFF

Free Quotation!

Fitted within 4-6 weeks!

Superior sliding wardrobes at affordable prices!

Registered contractors with

Eamonn Walsh QFA Mortgages & Investments Ltd Authorised Advisor

15 Bank St. Templemore Co. Tipperary

Free Independent Financial Review

Do you want to reduce monthly payments and free up some of your hard earned cash?

Diploma in Wealth Management & Mortgage Practice Phone/Text Eamonn 086-0471147 Email: info@ewalsh.ie Eamonn Walsh Mortgages Ltd is regulated by the Financial Regulator as an authorised advisor and a mortgage and investment intermediary

Increase Sales, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

“The No Hassle Company”

Services We Provide Taking out existing kitchen Removal of kitchen Plumbing Tiling Kitchen fitting to the highest standard Fully assembled units - no flatpack 10 year guarantees Follow up service to ensure you are completely satisfied with your kitchen

Call Now

40% Sale

052-6127820

Unit 7, Gurtnafleur Business Park, Clonmel, Tel: 052-6127820 Fax: 052-6184744 Email: premierkitchens@eircom.net

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 Changeover Switches for Generators

Generators for Factories,Farms, Houses etc.

Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles.

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

Husqvarna Centre a rg e Disch 1,800 Re a r € rs from TER

o Tract USH CUT er Mower Rid B tor or EE R

FR

w

ou b hen y

ra c uy a T

Nenagh

‘First class gardens call for first class equipment’- Gardener Dermot O’Neill

Jokes

An efficiency expert concluded his lecture with a note of caution. "Don't try these techniques at home."

"Why not?" asked somebody from the audience.

"I watched my wife's routine at breakfast for years," the expert explained.

"She made lots of trips between the fridge, stove, table and cabinets, often carrying a single item at a time. One day I told her, "You're wasting too much time. Why don't you try carrying several things at once?"

"Did it save time?" the guy in the audience asked.

"Actually, yes," replied the expert. "It used to take her 20 minutes to make breakfast. Now I do it in ten."

A blonde brunette and a red head were all getting chased by a farmer, so the brunette hid in the dog house, the red head hid in the cat house, and the blonde hid in a sack of potatoes.

The farmer came in and kicked the

For every minute you are angry, you lose sixty seconds of happiness dog house, the brunette barked and he thought that was normal. he kicked the cat house and the red head meowed, he thought that was normal. He kicked the sack of potatoes and the blonde went "Potatoe" "potatoe"

Man discovered weapons, invented hunting. Woman discovered hunting, invented furs.

Man discovered colors, invented painting. Woman discovered painting, invented make-up.

Man discovered speech, invented conversation. Woman discovered conversation, invented gossip.

Man discovered agriculture, invented food. Woman discovered food, invented diet.

Man discovered friendship, invented love. Woman discovered love, invented marriage.

Man discovered trade, invented money. Woman discovered money, man has never recovered.

Tipp Tatler now available for digital download go to www.mymagonline.com

Dublin Rd., Nenagh (beside Mazda Garage) 067-43232 www.husqvarnacentrenenagh.ie

Increase Sales, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

Revamp your kitchen by replacing wood and laminate worktops with a beautiful granite worktop, free quotation.

Our range includes:• • • •

•

Kitchen work tops Vanity Units Bar & Restaurant Counters Marble Stairs.

Recessed Drainers

Turnaround time from template to installation is 5 working days for your Kitchen Worktop

Abbey Marble & Granite Ltd Holycross, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

www.abbeymarbleandgranite.ie email: info@abbeymarbleandgranite.ie

Phone: 0504-26222 Fax: 0504-26242

gra o nite n all ins tall work t e Jul y 3 d befo ops 1st , 2 0 re 09 Open Saturday 9am-4pm

Abbey Marble & Granite Ltd supplies and installs cus-

Increase Sales, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

North Tipperary Election Results

Galtee Fireplaces Tipperary Town Large selection of Timber, Cast-Iron & Marble

Granite Worktops Large displays of personally selected granite

Elected: (On Count) 1st - Hanafin, Seamus (FF) 4th - Lowry, Micheal (Ind) 4th - Ryan, Jim (Ind) 7th - Clancy, Billy (Ind) 7th - Kennedy, John (Lab)

Templemore Area: Total Electorate – 11,785 Total Poll – 8,906 Total Valid Poll – 8,796 Invalid Ballot Papers - 110 Quota - 1,467 Seats - 5

For that exclusive finish in new and re-vamped kitchens

John Kelly Tel: 062-51550 / 087-2545907 Fax: 062-51934 Galteefireplaces@eircom.net "Kind hearts are the gardens; kind thoughts are the roots; kind words are the flowers; kind deeds are the fruits."

North Tipperary's Election Results Thurles Area: Total Electorate - 13,017 Total Poll - 9,561 Total Valid Poll - 9,485 Invalid Ballot Papers - 76 Quota - 1,581 Seats - 5

Elected: (On Count) 1st – Smith, Michael (FF) 1st - Coonan, Pauline (FG) 6th – Moran, Eddie (Ind) 7th – Hogan, John (FF) 7th - Ryan, Denis (FG)

Nenagh Area: Total Electorate – 14,628 Total Poll – 10,842 Total Valid Poll – 10,731 Invalid Ballot Papers - 111 Quota - 1,534 Seats - 6 Elected: (On Count) 1st – Casey, Jim (FF) 6th – Darcy, Ger (FG) 6th - O'Meara, Michael (Ind) 9th – McGrath, Hughie (Ind), 9th - Morris, Seamie (SF) 9th - O'Dowd, Virginia (Lab) Newport Area: Total Electorate – 12,885 Total Poll – 9,406 Total Valid Poll – 9,313 Invalid Ballot Papers - 93 Quota - 1,553 Seats - 5 Elected: (On Count) 2nd: Bugler, Dr. Phyll (FG) 3rd: Meaney, Jonathan (Lab) 3rd - Ryan, (Coole) Mattie (FF) 3rd - McGrath, John 'Rocky' (Ind) 3rd - Carroll, John (FF)

To Advertise in the Tipp Tatler Phone 0504-51945 Today

- English Proverb

Easy design feedback An Irish designed website makes it easy to share designs and photos with friends and colleagues. www.FineTuna.com allows people to place comments directly on an image or design and email to each other. With just a simple click you can add a comment, insert notes and even draw on top of an image. This makes it incredibly easy for graphic designers for instance to send artwork to a customer for approval and allows the customer the opportunity of highlighting any errors or changes they would like to make.

1850-724 6269 Mbl: 087-773 0770 Tel: 052-65799 Fax: 087-520 34096

15 Sliabh Na Mban Mews Davis Road, Clonmel Co. Tipperary Email:info@rainbowroofing.ie Web:www.rainbowroofing.ie

It’s incredibly easy to use and has a basic interface that even a grown up could use!

Increase Sales, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

Tus Nua North Tipperary Opportunities Fair The Tus Nua North Tipperary Opportunities Fair attracted more than 200 people to Nenagh on Tuesday May 26th.

The fair was a multi agency response to the growing unemployment problem in the county and featured information desks, seminars and an opportunity to meet with representatives of Tipperary Institute, Enterprise Ireland, Tipperary North County Enterprise Board FAS, North Tipperary VEC, Department of Social & Family Affairs, Tipperary Leader Partnership , HSE and a host of others offering options in terms of financial supports for returning to education, upskilling, start your own business or

ELECTRICAL GENERATOR & PUMP SERVICES LTD FOR SALE OR HIRE NEW & USED GENERATOR SETS INDUSTRIAL & DOMESTIC PUMPS

advice on how to confront the challenges of your unemployed status.

Tus Nua was hailed as a great example of agencies co-operating by Moya Breen, Director of the Business Department at Tipperary Institute. Moya speaking to the local media said that “thirty four exhibitors from across the training, education, business development, banking and welfare spectrum participated in the Fair which provided valuable information and contacts for the hundreds of people who visited.”

SOLAR PANEL SYSTEMS - GRANT AIDED for Dairies and Domestic use WIND TURBINES 2.8KW, 6KW, 15KW GRID CONNECT OR OFF-GRID SOLUTIONS

CALL US NOW! Tel: 0504 44437 for quote!

Web: www.egps.ie

Noard, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles

Boomerang Skips & Recycling CONSTRUCTION, COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC SKIP HIRE

The agencies involved in the organisation of Tus Nua will now assess the outcome, consider the needs identified by attendees and endeavour to come up with a meaningful response at local level.

Thurles: 0504 90402 Templemore: 0504 32149 Mobile: 087 9042610

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

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

Keenly Priced

Available in Bags and Trailer Loads RYAN FUELS, The Lough, Toomevara, Nenagh

Contact John on

Lost Digital Camera Memory Card in Roscrea A camera memory card, Kodak was lost between Maddens Chemist and Supervalue on the Main Street, Roscrea. Precious, sentimental, family photos on the card. If found, please ring Martina 087-6975756 / 050547478.

(Images for illustration purposes)

087-687 3860

"Roses are red, Violets are blue; But they don't get around Like the dandelions do."

- Slim Acres

Safeguard your Valuables

Director: Noel Kavanagh

EVERY HOME Having your home or office broken into is very traumatic to say the least. Apart from the upset and worry caused by the fact someone was on your property uninvited, when valuables go missing it can cause considerable heartbreak.

The loss of irreplaceable personal belongings, money and important documents further adds to the great sense of loss.

You can however safeguard your valuables by securing them in a safe location. Rubi Underfloor Safes can provide that peace of mind by installing discreet underfloor safes that will protect your belongings and keep them well hidden from intruders. Whether it’s for your home or office Rubi Under Floor safes can protect a wide variety of items such as jewellery, cameras, keys, passports, money, legal documents etc. For further information on safeguarding your valuables phone 0505-41759 or visit the website www.rubiunderfloorsafes.com

SHOULD HAVE ONE •We supply & Install Underfloor Safes in your Home/ Office/ Business etc.

• All installations are in a discreet manner • Protect: Jewellery, Cameras, Keys, Passports, Money, Legal Documents - without a worry • All types of floors catered for • Contact us confidentially Tel/Fax:0505 41759

Noel 087 9839484

Mary: 087 9878654

Email: info@rubiunderfloorsafes.com sales@rubiunderfloorsafes.com Ballaghmore, Borris-In-Ossory, Co.Laois

Alison 087 6144111

Increase Sales, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

The Importance of IT Training

by Alan Joyce

Visit www.tipptatler.com Business Directory Easy Rack Systems

Van Storage & Racking Systems

www.easyracksystems.ie All Trades catered for: • Plumbing trades • Electricians trade • Construction Trade • Service Engineers • Air Conditioning / Refridgeration • Mechanics trade

YOU SPECIFY WE SUPPLY • Van storage & racking systems for all makes of van 067 • In van work stations 24800 • Anti slip floor covers • Standard shelf units 086 • Farrier Kits 8572111 • Dog Units Info@easyracksystems.ie

Mid West

il

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

In the current economic climate employers, employees and job seekers are increasingly interested in opportunities to train and to increase their skill levels. This is something that should not be taken lightly. I have encountered lots of people who aren’t familiar with the basics of IT (e.g. sending and receiving an Email, using the Internet as a research tool, how to format a document).

These are the sort of skills that employers in recent years have come to take for granted and would consider to be crucial in day to day business.

We should have a working population who can carry out these simple but very effective tasks.

staff from one company where we looked at creating charts, sorting and filtering data along with some functions such as the IF and Vlookup. At the end of the course one of the staff members commented it was the most beneficial course he had ever attended and acknowledged that if he had received the training when he joined it would have saved him a considerable amount of time. Think of the advantage to the business if their staff had known this information at the beginning and they could have concentrated more time on other areas in work such as sales or developing new ideas.

We have a huge number of skilled trades people who have recently become unemployed and now we need to re-train them in other areas in attempt to increase their opportunities in getting back into the workplace.

While an employer might look at training as an unnecessary expense and think that the business is getting on fine, the reality is that a lot of money can be saved as a result of a quality customised training course.

If staff are not given adequate training you can find the following things happening in your business:

For business, training can be of enormous benefit even in the current climate. A quality training course customised for a business’ needs should • improve knowledge • improve efficiency and productivity in the workplace.

• improve IT skills within the business allowing the introduction of new technologies as they becomes available

(0504) 54129 / 54193 (087)-810 7344

More Jokes

A farmer, who went to a Dublin to see the sights, asked the hotel's clerk about the time of meals. "Breakfast is served from 7 to 11, lunch from 12 to 3, and dinner from 6 to 8," explained

Alan Joyce Inspire IT Web: www.inspiresit.ie

Recently I gave an Excel Level 2 course in Dublin to 5 members of

UPPERCHURCH, THURLES,

Two tourists were driving through Louisiana. As they were approaching Natchitoches, they started arguing about the pronunciation of the town.

They argued back and forth until they stopped for lunch. As they stood at the counter, one tourist asked the employee, "Before we order, could you please settle an argument for us? Would you please pronounce where we are... very slowly?"

The girl leaned over the counter and said, "Burrrrrrrr, gerrrrrrr, Kiiiiing."

• business operations being disrupted • efficiency and productivity falling • staff becoming frustrated and unhappy • deadlines being missed

Sky Digital Join Sky Today FreeFone 1800 243 243

Amazing Offers the clerk. "Look here," inquired the farmer in surprise, "when am I going to get time to see the city?"

The road by my house was in bad condition.

Every day, I dodged potholes on the way to work, so I was relieved to see a council crew working on the road one morning.

Later, on my way home, I noticed the men were gone and no improvement in the road. Where the crew had been working stood a new, bright-yellow sign with the words, "Rough Road."

Sky+ Only €24.50 for New Customers Plus Installaton!!!!

Sky HD only €49 for New & Existing Customers Plus Installation!!!!

Multiroom ½ Price for 1 Year!

FreeFone 1800 243 243 For More Details Terms and Conditions apply Offers subject to change

Increase Sales, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

Trip to Tipp Weekend of Cycling The Trip to Tipp is being held on Saturday 18th July and Sunday 19th July in aid of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland.

On Saturday 18th, the Three Counties tour is being held, starting from the Anner Hotel Health and Leisure Centre in Thurles at 1pm and is a course of 70km, while on Sunday 19th, there will be four categories held, all from the Anner Hotel Health and Leisure Centre, Thurles The Long Route, for the extra fit, will start at 9am and is a route covering 200km. The Medium Route encompassing 100km will start at 10am while the next Medium Route will cover 60km and start at 10.30am. The Short Route, for all the not so fit but 'keen to have a go and support' participants, will cover 20km and will start at 11.30am Anyone with a sponsorship care has free entry to the Trip to Tipp Adventure, but anyone wishing to take part without the sponsorship card can pay an entry fee of €30. Families and Club Groups will be especially welcome and refreshments and T-shirts will be handed out for cyclists on Sunday. There will be showers available in the Anner Hotel Health & Leisure Centre for all participants. All cyclists have to wear helmets.

Pauline Cronin, Twin Oaks, Clongour 0504-22301 Nancy O'Mahony, Kickhan St., Thurles 0504-21773 Gary Roche, Thurles 0504-22177 Helen Sheahan, St. Joseph's, The Mall, Thurles 0504-24211 Chrisie O'Meara, St. Joseph's, Bohernamona Road, Thurles 0504-22218 Seamus & Laura Keher, Templemore Road, Thurles 0504-21380 Larry & Nora Ryan, 7 Windosr Grove, Thurles, 0504-24573 Frances O'Mahoney, Palm Beech B&B, Corbally, Thurles 0504-21259 The Horse & Jockey Hotel, Horse & Jockey, Thurles 0504-44192 Anyone wishing to get sponsorship Cards, can call the following: Bill Shanahan 0504-22882 or 0879253225. Email: billy05@eircom.net Katriona Shanahan 087-4160861.

Email: katrionashanahan@yahoo.co.uk Michael Carew 0504-21619 or 0863707555.

Look up our website for more details www.bikerschallenge.com or contact us by email blazingbikers@gmail.com

LICENCE NO 01485

Visit: www.psd.gov.ie for Registered Installers

Burglar Alarms - C.C.T.V. Security Lights Telephone Extensions - Telephone Systems For Free Quotations Phone:

or

at

085 1741337 or 0505 21484

Looking for a good quality second hand Mobile Home?

Roadmaster are holding a sale on refurbished mobile homes in various sizes and layouts.

All stock priced to clear with amazing deals starting from only €4000!

If you need a good quality mobile home then you can’t afford to miss this opportunity!

View our new and second hand mobile homes in Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny.

Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and on Saturdays 10am to 2pm.

For further information call 056 8831201 or visit our website www.roadmaster.ie

JOHN TARRANT PLANT HIRE • Site Clearance • Ground Works • Drainage • Landscaping • Septic Tanks • Foundations • Roadways • Slatted Tanks • Concrete Works • Kerbing

Accommodation is available at the following hotels: The Anner Hotel 0504-21799 Hayes' Hotel, Thurles 0504-22122 Accommodation is also available at the following B&B's: Ellen Kavanagh, Cuilin, Templemore Road 0504-23237 Ann Burke, Killian House, Thurles 0504-24411

Contact: 087 686 1136

• C2 Registered • Fully Insured

W io s r s m

1 p th e w th

2 a p m h

3 a p tl d b h u n

4 c s c a

5 lo

Killea Templemore Co. Tipperary

Quick Quiz 1. What is the longest river in the world?

2. What is the highest mountain in the world?

3. How long is the English channel?

4. Where is the volcano Vesuvius located?

5. Where is the lowest point on earth?

6. Where is the biggest stadium in the world?

7. Which is the world's largest diamond producing country?

8. Where did the first Industrial Revolution take place?

9. Who was the first Republican President of America?

10.What was the name of Alexander's horse?

Reduced Rates on Decking for June & July

Tel: (0504) 31672 Mob: (087) 2650852

• • • • •

Agricultural Domestic Forestry Industrial Post & Rail

For all your photographic needs Weddings Studio Portraiture Family Occasions

Answers

Rosegreen, Cashel Co. Tipperary

Phone: 052-6135944 mlonergan@eircom.net

Mobile: 086-0610550 www.lonerganphotography.com

1.Nile 2.Everest 3. 564 kilometres 4.Italy 5.Coastal area of Dead Sea 6.Strahov Stadium, Prague 7. South Africa 8.England 9.Abraham Lincoln 10.Beucephalus

HEALTH & BEAUTY

O.F.P. TRAINING INSTITUTE NOW OPEN IN NEWPORT PART TIME DIPLOMA COURSES AVAILABLE IN

MASSAGE AND SPORTS THERAPY PLUS ADVANCED REHABILITATION COURSES FOR THE QUALIFIED THERAPIST Courses Start Sept 09 GAIN AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION AWARDED BY THE

INTERNATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINATION COUNCIL INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT

www.optfp.ie PHONE 0872183507 E-mail info@optimalfunctionalperformance.ie Also Open

OPTIMAL FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE INJURY TREATMENT & REHABILITATION CENTRE

For a healthy business, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

Look after your eyes Surveys show that people fear losing their sight more than any other sense.

Yet those of us with good vision often find it so hard to imagine life without it that we tend to take it for granted.

Almost 50 per cent of eye injuries occur in the home and a staggering 20,000 eye accidents a year – one every 25 minutes! – happen as a direct result of DIY. Occupational risks to eye health can be less obvious. For example, prolonged use of a computer screen can result in what has become known as computer vision syndrome (CVS).

As for sports, The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) estimates that squash balls alone are responsible for 2,000 hospital admissions in the UK each year.

Many people are still unaware that their eyesight can be damaged simply through exposure to the sun. Yet the fact is that the ultraviolet component

of sunlight may contribute to cataracts, cornea damage and even macular degeneration, the biggest cause of sight loss.

To stay safe in the sun, all you need is a pair of good sunglasses. They don’t have to be expensive, but they do have to carry the CE mark, which shows that they conform to European safety standards.

You’ve heard of health food, but have you heard of eye health food? A rapidly growing body of evidence seems to indicate that certain substances, called lutein, and its variant zeaxanthin, help protect the eyes against the harmful effects of the sun and may help prevent the onset of eye disease.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in a lot of everyday foods.

Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, sometimes things do go wrong.

Because of this, one of the best ways to look after your sight is to go for regular eye tests.

SPORTS AND ORTHOPAEDIC INJURY CATERED FOR SPECIALISTS IN PRE-HABILITATION, REHABILITATION & CONDITIONING

CHANGE STARTS HERE! A smile is an inexpensive way to change your looks.

-- Charles Gordy

The Couch Potato’s view on Fitness - The only reason I would take up exercising is so that I could hear heavy breathing again...

- I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.

- It is well documented that for every minute that you exercise, you add one minute to your life. This enables you at 85 years old to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing home at 50,000 per month.

- I have flabby thighs, but fortunately my stomach covers them.

- The advantage of exercising every day is that you die healthier.

- If you are going to try cross-coun- I have to exercise early in the morn- try running, start with a small couning before my brain figures out what try.

I'm doing.

To Advertise pick up the phone and dial 0504-51945 today

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.

TIPP TATLER

Grow your business - call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

The Benefits of Olive Oil Olive oil is a fruit-juice. Olive oil is cold pressed olive juice and olives are a fruit. That’s why it's so healthy and is used in the finest cuisines all over the world. Cold pressed means that the olives are picked and squeezed and are not boiled before squeezing.

There are three types of olive oil: * Extra vierge: the purest oil with an excellent taste and a low acidic level; * Vierge: oil with a very good taste and a higher acidic level; * Normal olive oil: this consists of a mix of refined olive oil and an oil between extra vierge and vierge olive oil, it has a good to normal taste.

You can compare olive oil with wine. Its quality and taste is influenced by geographical factors such as land or region. You also have good and bad olive years, depending on the weather during a certain season. The quality depends of the good care of growers and producers.

There are oils with a strong and with a mild taste, some are spicy and others have a grass taste or taste a bit like nuts. No olive oil is the same.

There is yellow and green olive oil.

The colour says something about the time of season the olives are harvested and not about the quality.

The benefits of olives and olive-oil * In the Mediterranean countries of Europe people eat a lot of olive oil.

It is common to eat bread or toast just dipped in olive oil. Because of the daily use of olive oil the people that live in these countries suffer less from heart diseases than people of other countries in Europe.

• The use of olive oil has a positive effect on the cholesterol level in our blood.

• Because olives grow in a warm environment and the fruit has to protect itself from heat and bright sunshine, olives contain a lot of fenol-like substances. These substances could possibly play a role in the prevention and cure of thrombosis and arteriosclerosis.

• It is often said that olive oil causes problems with the stomach or intestines. This is simply not the case.

Olive oil is very easy to digest and mild for the intestines!

Test it yourself You can do a little test. If you spill some olive oil on your hands you can easily wash it off. It disappears fast in the sink and you don't need a lot of hot water and detergent to wash it away. Because your body is like a glass of water it reacts the same.

If you have eaten some olive oil your body will evaporate it within 1½ hour via your pores. This means your body can handle it easily and does not have to waste any energy to digest it. This works differently with baking butter and other products, especially those based on animal products. In this case you have to scrub hard and need hot water and detergent to dissolve the fat in the water so it can be washed away.

Use more olive oil Oil and butter based on vegetables are to be preferred but olive oil is best of course and you can fry everything in it. To put it shortly: everything you eat should be based on fruit or vegetables. You will look and feel much healthier and younger too!

The Meaning of Roses The Rose is the flower of June. Do you know what you are saying when you send a bunch of roses?

Bridal Rose: Happy Love Rose, Carolina: Love Is Dangerous Rose, Christmas: Peace and Tranquility Rose, Coral/Orange: Enthusiasm, Desire Rose, Dark Pink: Thank you Rose, Light Pink: Admiration Rose, Musk: Capricious Beauty Rose, Pale: Friendship Rose, Peach: Let's get together, Closing of the deal Rose, Pink: Love, Grace, Gentility, You're so Lovely, Perfect Happiness, Please believe me

Rose, Pink & White: I love you still and always will Rose, Red: Love, Desire, Respect, Courage, Job well done Rose, Red & Yellow: Congratulations Rose, White: Charm, Secrecy, Silence, You're Heavenly, Reverence, Humility, Youthfulness and Innocence Rose, White on Red: Unity/Flower Emblem of England Rose, Yellow: Infidelity, Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Jealousy, Welcome Back, Remember me Rose, Yellow & Orange: Passionate thoughts

D.I.Y. DIVORCE Ltd. For a Quick & Affordable Divorce Professional Personal Service Contact Cathy 087-6300 291 Email: info@diydivorce.ie www.diydivorce.ie

Lawnmowers Hedge Trimmers Chainsaws Strimmers Sales, Service & Repair Parts for All Makes

Ballygammane, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Ph. / Fax 0504-23394 Mob: 087-6625288

Residential, Agricultural, Sports Fields All Types of Fencing Nationwide Stockists of Sheds & Garden Furniture Coolanga, Clonoulty, Cashel, Co. Tipperary

Tel: 0504 42891 Mob: 087 2703948 Email: cooperfencing@eircom.net

www.willyoumarryme.ie Where dreams come true • Wedding Supplier Directory • Articles & Resources to help plan your Wedding

Quotes There are two good reasons to be a teacher - July, and August.

This is one of the peculiarly dangerous months to speculate in stocks in. The others are July, January, September, April, November, May, March, June, December, August, and February.” - Mark Twain

BUILDING & PROPERTY

KITCHEN DESIGN HOUSE

Unit 2 Benamore Business Park, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary Tel: 0505 31388 / 086 8140285 www.roscrea.mobalpa.ie

INSTALLERS OF SELF LEVELLING FLOOR SCREED Suitable for: Underfloor heating Concrete and plywood subfloors Benefits include: Environmentally friendly Phone Paul: No curling or shrinkage (067) 38968 No reinforcement needed (087) 2245717 Internationally certified

Ashley Park Nenagh Co. Tipperary

FOR A FAST, FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CALL US TODAY

Mike Cleary UPVC Windows & Doors Supply & Repair Service ENERGY SAVING DOUBLE GLAZING Fascia & Soffit

Tel:

AA Maintenance All Your House Maintenance All Jobs around the House carried out Hourly Rate or All Jobs Considered Overall Price Avail of this Offer Now Phone: Adrian 089-4145637

To Advertise here phone us today 0504-51945

Build a Better Business, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

External Wall Insulation

by Paul Cahalan Insulation is a buzzword at the moment with numerous grants available for anyone wishing to insulate their home. External Wall Insulation is a great way to insulate your property from the cold damp Irish weather. But what is it?

Solid walls lose even more heat than cavity walls; the only way to reduce this heat loss is to insulate them on the inside or the outside.

This helps to create a more even temperature in your home, helps prevent condensation on the walls and ceilings and can also reduce the amount of heat building up inside your home during summer hot spells. It's not cheap, but you will soon see the benefits to your heating bill and it's another way of playing your part in reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

There are two types of solid wall insulation: external and internal.

helps considerably against loss of heat through walls.

Why do I need External Insulation?

•Most houses pre 1990 have been built with solid block or cavity and most likely are not insulated.

• If you want to cut down on your fuel costs and improve your insulation value.

• If you want to give your home a total facelift

This is an Irish Agrement Board approved system and there is a grant of €4000 for external and €2500 for internal insulation availHow external wall insulation able for SEI approved candidates. works External wall insulation drastically improves a buildings appearance, This involves adding a decorative eliminates mould growth and conweather-proof insulating treatment densation on interior walls. There to the outside of your wall. The are also unlimited options to the thickness of the insulation needs to facade on your home, bands, be between 50 and 100mm and is mouldings, quoinstones, etc., fitusually installed where there are ted. severe heating problems or the exterior of the building requires “With 10 years experience in the some form of other repair work construction industry, we also inproviding the opportunity of addstall liquified floor screed for uning insulation. derfloor heating and provide a high standard of plastering for traThe savings ditional building methods.” For External wall insulation is more more information phone Paul at expensive than cavity wall insula- 067-38968 or 087-2245717 tion but it could save you around €500 a year on your energy bills, Here’s what a customer says about also if you paint your home every us: 1-2 years this system eliminates Majella Delehunty of Beechwood, painting and it could pay for itself Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, said in around 6-10 years depending on "When we decided to have the exhow often you originally painted ternal insulation fitted to our your home. house we contacted Paul Cahalan A three bedroom semi-detached for a quote and found him to be house could save around 2.6 very competitive and very helpful tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) a in discussing what was needed. year.

The work was carried out very professionally, efficiently and What is External Insulation? quickly. We were amazed at how quickly the work was completed.

The system involves the mechani- The job made a huge difference to cal and adhesive fixing of insulathe heat and comfort levels in the tion boards to the outside of a house and as an added bonus imbuilding which is covered in a reproved the external appearance of inforcing mesh, a base coat and a the house significantly. Thanks to final precoloured plaster finish.

Paul and his crew for a job well This method wraps insulation done we are absolutely delighted around the whole property and with the job."

BUILDING & PROPERTY

Build a Better Business, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

Home Energy Clusters to create jobs in Tipperary Conor Lenihan, TD, Minister for Science, Technology, Innovation and Natural Resources recently officially launched a scheme expected to generate significant employment across Tipperary over the next 6 to 12 months.

The main focus of the Greenloan Home Energy Savers Scheme is to create employment opportunities in local communities by grouping homeowners to avail of large discounts in upgrading their properties.

Fourteen clusters comprising scores of homeowners have already been created in Tipperary under the scheme, which was originally piloted in County Mayo last year as part of the pilot phase of the SEI Home Energy Saving Scheme (HES). The clusters are located in Thurles (5), Nenagh (2), Clonmel (3), Roscrea, Cashel, Galtee Valley and Fethard.

Speaking at the launch Minister Lenihan said: ‘My Department has made available almost EUR50 million to the Home Energy Saving Scheme for 2009. This is expected to fund in excess of 30,000 home energy upgrades this year alone and generate a large amount of much needed employment in the current economic circumstances.’

‘I welcome the great interest in the scheme from the business sector.

There is now wide acceptance that the green economy is a major growth area.

The almost EUR50 million going into the green economy this year from the Home Energy Saving Scheme offers a very attractive commercial opportunity for businesses that assist homeowners with completing insulation and other works under the scheme and in particular those which add value to the transaction’ added Minister Lenihan.

Welcoming the launch of the new scheme, Aidan Burke of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) said: ‘CIF is delighted to see the launch of this innovative scheme and sees long term benefits in funding the retrofitting of buildings and creating construction employment. The cluster approach is unique and will create all sorts of synergies of benefit to the customer and contractor alike.’

Scheme Administrator Mary Stewart said: ‘The Greenloan Scheme enables homeowners to renovate their homes in an organised cluster, save money, help protect the environment, and support local employment and local manufacturers. We believe Tipperary’s cleantech and construction workers will benefit from the thousands of jobs created nationally by this scheme over the next

year as people look to renovate their homes with new wood pellet boilers, solar hot water systems, and attic and cavity wall insulation.’

‘The primary focus of the pilot scheme was efficiency and carbon reduction all based on clustering works to achieve a significant cost reduction for the householder. The national scheme is different in that its primary focus is on job creation’ she added.

Ms. Stewart pointed out that an estimated 800,000 euro was injected into the County Mayo economy during the eight-week pilot scheme. She explained: ‘Over 115 homes with an average investment of 7,500 euro underwent upgrades, which were carried out by 40 separate contractors throughout Mayo. If the same numbers occur on the national scheme as on the pilot, we can expect to create in excess of 4000 jobs in the next year.’

She continued, ‘The Greenloan Scheme is different from the SEI Home Energy Saving Scheme (HES) scheme in that groups of local residents can form clusters. By pooling together, the costs of works are substantially reduced as bulk works are organised at significant discounts of up to 40%.

The only commitment that must be made by homeowners is to have a Building Energy Rating (BER) assessment carried out on their home. 200 euro grants are available towards this cost.’

The Greenloan Scheme comes with strict quality assurance, low pricing on equipment upgrades and insulation, and open access to individuals to generate business by becoming BER cluster leaders and installers, thus helping to generate employment. Cluster participants can include homeowners, BER Assessors, Architects, Engineers, Construction Workers, Gardeners, Plumbers and Electricians.

According to Ms. Stewart, ‘In advance of carbon taxes and payments to cover the cost of carbon emissions, the Greenloan scheme is providing businesses, homeowners and landlords the ideal opportunity to upgrade their cost base in advance of these extra taxes.

Prices in the construction industry have never been lower so homeowners should take advantage of low product prices, lower installation prices and grant assistance now.’

For more on the Greenloan Home Energy Savers Scheme, including an interactive map identifying existing clusters throughout Ireland, see www.greenloan.ie.

Carpentry Services Michael Keane • Roofing * Renovations & Extensions • Attic & Garage Conversions * 1st & 2nd Fixing • All types of Timber Flooring Fitted • Doors, Skirting, etc., Fitted • Flat Pack Funiture Assembled & Fitted e.g. Kitchens, Wardrobes • All Types of uPVC, Soffits, Fascia & Gutters Fitted

Also Available Home Improvement Services Give your Home a New Lease of Life Does your roof look tired and faded.... or will that extension always look like it’s been added on. If so.....there is a high performance, decorative and industrial roof coating system available, designed especially for the refurbishment of old, discoloured, tiled and slated roofs

* Painting - Inside and Out * Power washing - Roofs, Driveways, Footpaths, etc. * Attic Insulation Fitted

Quality Work Guaranteed Every Time • C2 & Vat Registered • Fully Insured Email: mike8221@gmail.com

Eugene Woods Fencing Phone 086-2610294 067-26177

Grennanstown Toomevara Nenagh Co. Tipperary

Farm Buildings (Kit Form or Erected)

Gates & Penning Panel Fence Garden Sheds to Client Spec

DB

Suppliers of Box Profile & Corrugated Sheets (incl. non-drip) RSJ, Timber, Gutters & Paints Tel: 0504-32186 Mob: 086-6009990

BUILDING & PROPERTY

Build a Better Business, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

Carpentry& Building Contractors

The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr. John Gormley, T.D., ttwo weeks (28 May) announced that the Government had approved publication of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2009. This fulfills a Government commitment in this regard set out in Building Ireland’s Smart Economy : A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal.

Renovations & Extensions • Roofing • 1st & 2nd Fixing • Fitted Kitchens • Timber Floors

Suppliers of Careys Elite Glass with U-Value of 1.1

The Bill introduces a number of key changes to the Planning Code with the principal aim of supporting economic renewal and promoting sustainable development.

Established 15 years

Specialist in double glazing existing Teak/Aluminium single glazed panes to double glazed units.

AB Glazing, Birr, Co. Offaly 05791 31277 087 2608895

Draft proofing service available Supply and fit of new windows and doors,PVC/Teak

fax: 057 9169200 E-mail: abglazing@yahoo.co.uk www.abglazingpvc.com

JKitchens ERRY RYAN & Bedrooms Templemore Road Templetuohy Thurles Co. Tipperary

Tel & Fax No. (0504)53245 e-mail:- ryankitchen@eircom.net

Agent for French designed and manufactured Arthur Bonnet Kitchens & Comera Kitchens Visit Our Showroom

by appointment only

No Dust, No Smell, No Hassle - Guaranteed!

LO Call - 1890 252 383

Minister Gormley announces highlights of new Planning Legislation

www.UltimateFloorSanding.com Seamus Gleeson

Our Ultimate Guarantee:

Franchise Owner

T: 1890 252 383 F: 091 876 513 M: 086 321 0669

We Will: Turn up when we say we will Finish on time Not create or leave any mess (dust free systems used)

E: seamus.gleeson@ UltimateFloorSanding.com

... And leave you with a beautiful looking floor!

Killaun, Dromineer, Nenagh

guidelines and the National Spatial Strategy. The location, quantum, and phasing of proposed development must be shown as well as growth scenarios, details of transport plans and retail development and proposals for development in rural areas.

Minister Gormley explained that “the key objective is to ensure a strategic approach to zoning which will allow development take place at the right time and in the right place, and which will allow the State plan for the provision of infrastructure with much greater certainty. This is key to the economic renewal agenda.”

In addition, the Bill will also require that: · the making or variation of a development plan or local area plan will require the support of two-thirds of the total number of members of the planning authority as opposed to a simple majority as is currently the case; The Bill is driven by the overarching · in the preparation, making and variambition to strengthen local democra- ation of a development plan, the cy and accountability, a key objective Manager’s report indicates clearly the of the Minister in accordance with the extent to which the draft plan comongoing process of local Government plies with the National Spatial Stratreform being pursued in the context egy (NSS) and Regional Planning of the White Paper on Local Govern- Guidelines; ment, by maintaining the central role · amendments to a draft development of local government in the planning or local area plan which have been process. the subject of public consultation may only be modified in minor re“A sound development plan is the spects. This introduces greater transkey to ensuring good planning at loparency for the public into the plan cal level. Decisions taken at develop- making process by removing the likement plan stage affect all other lihood of significant changes being planning decisions” said the Minister. made to plans at a late stage in the A key element of the Bill is the intro- process. duction of a requirement for an evidence based core strategy in “I have had occasion since coming development plans which will prointo office to use Ministerial powers vide relevant information as to how of direction under the Planning Acts the plan and the housing strategy are to vary development plans where, for consistent with regional planning example, there has been excessive or Minister Gormley said “Transparency, openness, and democratic involvement are defining features of planning in Ireland. The new Bill seeks to strengthen this and reinforce the extensive rights for public participation already in place.”

Snag Lists Have you had a house built recently?

Don’t pay anything until you are happy that all building work is completed satisfactorily. I will do a thorough check and highlight any uncompleted work or defects that you may not notice but that could cost you a lot of money in the future to rectify.

Phone: 086-0818 426

Build a Better Business, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945 inappropriate zonings. I make no apology for that. I am conscious, however, of the importance of exercising these powers in as open and transparent a way as possible”. A number of new changes are being introduced in the Bill in this regard: · Firstly, the views of the Minister will be dealt with separately in the Managers Report on the development plan. This will allow a clear and open response to any Ministerial concerns on the development plan at an early stage in the plan making process; · Secondly, Ministerial guidelines (on, for example, development planning, flood risk management, sustainable residential development)

· Finally, the powers under Section 31 which allows the Minister issue directions are being amended to provide a new consultative procedure where the Minister issues a draft direction and seeks local views on his proposal before a final direction is issued. There is also the possibility of the Minister appointing an independent inspector to advise him on the local authority report on submissions on the draft direction before a final direction issues.

Minister Gormley said that “this new process also takes full account of the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Heritage and Local Govern-

BUILDING & PROPERTY

Celebrating 25 Years

Avail now of €650 grant assistance towards insulating your cavity walls & attic All homes constructed prior to 2006 are eligible

Freephone 1800 64 64 10 or contact local representative: Adrian 087 6323186 www.premierinsulations.com

Cloncleigh, Two-Mile-Borris, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

• Built-in Vacuum systems • Water Softners • Wash-down Pumps • Water Pumps • Woodchip Pellet Boilers • Solar Panels Contact Thomas Tel: 0504-45310 Fax: 0504 34911 Mobile: 087 8378791 Email: tmplumbing@eircom.net C2 Reg SEI Reg Fully Insured will have greater legal force and local authorities will be required to set out how their policies are consistent with national policy and objectives as well as Ministerial guidelines; · Thirdly, the making or variation of a development plan or local area plan will require the support of twothirds of the total number of members of the planning authority as opposed to a simple majority as is currently the case which will give greater force to the decisions taken at local level;

Grants Available Condensing Oil Boiler

ment in their March 2009 Report on this issue”.

As regards the broader environmental and sustainable communities’ agendas, the Minister highlighted a number of key changes which will be dealt with in the Bill, some of which will be introduced as the Bill passes through the Oireachtas: · In support of the broader climate change agenda, development plans must now contain mandatory objectives for the promotion of sustaina-

We also do Geo Thermal Heating More efficient than conventional heating

For Details Contact: Jim Kennedy Phone: 0504-90769 Thurles Mobile: 086-8159285

FARMING

You Reap what you sew, sew the seeds for a great business, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

Tom Kearney Engineering Farm Buildings, Domestic Garages Steel Garden Sheds Doors, Gates Penning made to order

Tel: 087-2662576 Borrisoleigh Road, Templemore, Co. Tipperary

PRECAST CONCRETE LTD Large Capacity Pre-cast Concrete Drinking Troughs Phone 067-31053 • Fax 067-41709 • Email spillci@eircom.net

Cunnahurt, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

Farming Quotes "If you tickle the earth with a hoe she laughs with a harvest."

"You can make a small fortune in farming - provided you start with a large one."

“The only difference between a pigeon and the farmer today is that a pigeon can still make a deposit on a John Deere.”

Garden Overhaulin No Job Too Big or Too Small All your garden requirements: • Weeding • Tree Cutting • Planting • Slabbing • Paving • Decking • Spraying • Power Washing • Hedgecutting • Erecting of fences

Call Hugh: 086 0505 776 / 086 2755 804

15 years experience Quality workmanship New Builds & Renovations

Ph:A.D. Nolan 089-4145637

On Farm Inspections No Longer Required Minister Gormley must inform councils that they are no longer required to do on-farm inspections.

He said, “It is over a month since Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith and Environment Minister John IFA President Padraig Walshe has Gormley reached an agreement that again written to Environment Minthe Department of Agriculture ister John Gormley demanding that would be the sole body responsible he immediately communicate the for routine on-farm inspections, inagreed position to each local author- cluding nitrates inspections. Howity regarding on-farm inspections. ever some County Councils “In particular local authorities in continue this wasteful duplication Meath, Cork and Kilkenny are of inspections.” awaiting clarity on the issue.”

Chimney Care If you own a fireplace, it is important to get your chimney cleaned at least once a year. Proper chimney and fireplace maintenance will prevent dangers like fires or carbon monoxide poisoning and keep you home and your family safe.

If you light fires in your fireplace or woodstove three or more times a week during the heating season, proper maintenance would include cleaning and inspecting the chimney once a year.

As fires burn, smoke goes up the chimney. Some of that smoke condenses in creosote on the flue -- the inner surface of the chimney.

If you burn unseasoned wood (wood that is still a bit wet or green), twicea-year cleaning and inspection may be necessary.

Creosote, a hard tar-like substance, builds up over time. When a thick coat of creosote catches fire, you get a chimney fire, a powerful and frightening inferno that can be as loud as a low flying jet.

Most of the creosote build-up occurs when the fire is first lit. A cold chimney causes much more of the smoke to condense on the chimney flue.

Therefore, a continuous fire will usually foul a chimney more slowly than many separate fires.

Chimney fires are often so hot that nearby walls and rafters burst into flame. The fire spreads so fast that firefighters often arrive too late to save any of the home.

Not all chimney fires are loud roaring events, but quiet ones can be just as dangerous. The extremely high temperatures associated with chimney fires cause cracks to form in the flue and chimney. Carbon monoxide is generated anywhere fuel is burned, including your fireplace, woodstove or furnace. Normally, these deadly fumes vent safely up the chimney.

But if the chimney starts to leak, the fumes may be drawn back into the home.

Proper chimney maintenance and care, including routine chimney sweeps, will an important part of preventing chimney fires.

Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide is a sneaky poison.

The odourless colourless gas can be lethal. The human body treats it as if it were oxygen. Quickly distributed throughout the body, the poison has the biggest effect on the brain. Children can sustain brain damage with low levels of exposure. Symptoms mimic the common cold, so most people are unaware they are being poisoned. More extensive exposure leads to vomiting, nausea and, eventually, death.

The good news is that your fireplace can continue to be a source of safe pleasure if you stick to a simple maintenance schedule. Have your chimney cleaned regularly and inspected by a chimney sweep trained in chimney inspection.

MOTORING

Drive your business forward, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

IFA and Road Safety Authority Issue Road Safety Appeal The Irish Farmers Association and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and are urging road users to take extra care as the number of tractors, trailers and other farm machinery using the roads increases over the summer months.

IFA President Padraig Walshe said, “I am asking farmers to be safety conscious whenever bringing a farm vehicle onto the public road. Farmers should be aware of traffic building up behind them and keep left where possible to allow other vehicles pass safely. I would appeal to other road users to show patience when encountering farm machinery on the road. With understanding on both sides, the roads can be safer for everybody.”

Advising road users, Noel Brett, CEO, Road Safety Authority, said “This is a busy time of year for farmers as it coincides with silage cutting season. All road users are being advised to watch out for tractors, trailers and other farm machinery exiting from fields and farm yards and to exercise caution when travelling behind or meeting such vehicles on the road. When using roads, especially in rural areas, only over take farm machinery when it’s safe to do so and expect the unexpected, as danger could literally be around the next corner.”

Declan McGrath CAR SALE & SERVICING Ballygraigue, Nenagh

Drivers of agricultural vehicles are being reminded that they are covered by road traffic laws on driver licensing, insurance, standards in relation to vehicle roadworthiness, vehicle lighting and motor tax.

Noel Brett also urged farmers to ensure that “the drivers you use are competent and do not carry a passenger unless the tractor is equipped to carry one. The trailer should not be used for transporting people unless it has provision for carrying them.”

He added “Your driving mirror must provide an adequate view of the road to the rear and all agricultural vehicles must have proper working brakes on both tractor and trailer units. They must be fitted with lights, reflectors and indicators.

Don’t load the trailer in such a way that it would make it unstable on the road, and beware of low bridges, overhanging trees, overhead cables and uneven road surfaces which could cause the load to shift and possibly overturn.”

For more information on legal requirements and road safety regarding agricultural vehicles using the public road please contact the RSA at info@rsa.ie. Or view the rules of the road at www.rotr.ie.

06 Renault Megane, 1.4 Hatchback, alloys, silver 06 Renault Megane 1,4 Saloon, alloys, maroon 06 Citroen C3 Hdi Diesel, Blue 05 VW Passat, 1.9 TDi Comfortline, alloys, Green 05 VW Passat, 1.9 TDi Base Model, Black 05 Toyota Corolla, 1.4 VVTi Saloon, Blue 05 Peugeot 206 1.1 5 Door, Beige 05 Nissan Almera 1.5 Hatchback, Alloys, Silver 04 VW Passat, 1.9 TDi Comfortline, alloys, Black 04 Citroen C5 2L, Hdi, Diesel, Maroon 03 Citroen Xsara, 2L HDi, , Diesel, Alloys, Maroon 03 VW Polo, 1.2, 5 dr, Navy 02 Ford Focus 1.4 Hatchback, Alloys, Silver 02 Opel Astra 1.4 5dr, hatchback, green 01 Ford Ka, 1.3, 3 dr, alloys, Red 00 Fiat Punto 1.2 elx, Grey 00 Rover 45 1.4 3dr, Hatcheback, Alloys, Navy 00 Ciroen Xsara, 1.4, 5 dr, Maroon 00 Opel Frontera 2.2 Dsl, 5 Seater, Alloys , Silver 99 Citroen Xanatia, 1.9T Diesel, Silver 99 Fiat Punto, 1.2 elx Green 98 Fiat Punto 1.2 5dr, navy

€7 500 €7 500 €6 700 €9 500 €9 200 €9 700 €6 500 €6 500 €9 200 €5 700 €3 700 €4 200 €4 700 €3 700 €2 300 €1 350 €1 700 €1 800 €4 200 €1 600 €1 200 €1 000

Commercials 07 Citroen Berlingo, 1.6., HDI, White

€7 200

All NCT & DOE Tested Tel: 087-245 3077

BAILEY CAR DISMANTLERS Cars wanted for Breaking Also Disposal of unwanted Cars Over 500 in Stock

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

Wedding Doves Releasing Doves on your wedding day adds a beautiful symbolic gesture to the overall enjoyment of a wonderful occasion. They also provide a fantastic photo opportunity. Doves symbolize peace, love, unity, prosperity and new beginnings.

Call 086-4021659 now to book for your wedding day

Licensed by Tipp S.R. Co. Council Mobile: 087 6134777 Mobile: 086 2576148

Greenane, Dundrum Rd, Tipperary

T.P...........TYRES NO JOB TOO LARGE OR SMALL ALL LEADING MAKES OF TYRES SUPPLIED AND FITTED CARS VANS, TRUCKS AND TRACTORS BALANCING AND TRACKING SERVICE PUNCTURE REPAIRS CONTACT T.P. O’MEARA MOBILE: 087 699 FAX: 0504 43294 HOME: 0504 43294

2930

MOBILE SERVICE AVAILABLE

FERIANA HOLYCROSS THURLES

Do You Need More Business?

Call Tipp Tatler 0504-51945 to Accelerate Your Sales!

Increase Sales, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

Killea Fun Day 28th June Sunday 28th June sees the return of the ever popular Fun Day, Dog Show and Vintage Display in Killea.

The event will be opened by the Thomas McDonagh Pipe Band at 1.30pm. An event packed day promises something for everyone. We will have a complete list of events in our next issue, out Thursday 25th June, so keep an eye out for the Tipp Tatler that day. All proceeds

Where is Tipperary Ted?

from the event go to a defibrillator for the Parish, and the remainder will go to Killea GAA, Killea N.S., Killea Fas and Killea Graveyard Committee. The event was a huge success last year and attracted large numbers. This year’s event promises to be even better. So put it in your diary, set a reminder on your phone and don’t make any other plans for the day.

Travel through Tipperary with ‘Tipperary Ted’

Tug o War team at last years Killea Fun Day

Just outside Clonmel about a half a mile from Marlfield can be found the picturesque and very beautiful St Patrick's Well. Here can be found a tough weather beaten small Celtic cross, a tiny ruined Chapel and Holy Well. The Well has long been a popular place of Pilgrimage. The waters from the Well pour into a large circular pond at the foot of an old tree. The cross situated at the centre is of Celtic

style and dates back to early Christianity. The little Church measuring 42 feet long and 17 feet broad is over 375 years old. Within the Church can be seen the Alter Tomb of the White Family which was brought from Old St Mary's Church in Clonmel. It contains the remains of Nicholas White who belonged to the "House of York" throughout the War of the Roses in the 15th Century.

First Irish circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle

The organising committee of last years Killea Fun Day

Face painting was one of the many activities to entertain children at last years Fun Day in Killea

At 15.00 (20.00GMT) on 2nd June, Fearghal O’Nuallain and Simon Evans of Revolution Cycle cycled across the Equator after 10,000km in saddle. They crossed the line marking the middle of the globe 20km north of the Ecuadorian capital Quito in South America. Evans notes that “This is a significant event, as crossing the equator twice is one of the requirements for a circumnavigation as dictated by the Guinness Record keepers, the criteria that the expedition we’re sticking to…”. Other criteria include a minimum distance of 29,000km to be covered by bike, and a consistent east-west or west-east direction.

Since leaving Greystones, Evans and O’Nuallain have covered almost 10,000km through the country lanes of France, the wilds of Bolivia, the coastal desert of Peru, and the jungles of Ecuador. The journey hasn’t all been plain sailing says O’Nuallain, “I was knocked off my bike by a careless bus driver in Buenos Aires, luckily I got away with some minor scrapes and a dent in my trailer, but I got quite a shock…”, “I found the roadblocks in the Andes in Peru pretty scary…” notes Evans, “…I was hauling my bike past burning tyres and over mud banks as angry, drunk protesters shouted and waved knives and pitch forks…”.

In November 2008, Evans and O’Nuallain began the first Irish circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle. Their unsupported expedition will cover over 30,000km, passing through 30 countries and some of the highest, lowest, driest, coldest, warmest and loneliest places on earth. In doing so, they will be promoting the positive contribution that cycling can make to mental health and the environment, raising funds for Aware and highlighting climate change.

The next leg of their journey will take them from Shanghai across Central Asia and Iran to Turkey, a distance of roughly 10,000km. From Turkey the final 10,000km will take them through the Middle East and North Africa entering Europe at Sicily from Tunisia, then home to Greystones where the journey began.

For regular updates on the expedition, to download a press pack, and to donate to Aware see revolutioncycle.ie

Increase Sales, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

Tipperary GAA Scene Munster U-21 Hurling Quarter Final Congratulations to the Tipperary U21 hurlers and management team on their thrilling victory over Cork in the Munster U-21 hurling quarter final against Cork in Semple Stadium on Wednesday June 3rd. Tipperary will play Waterford in the semi-final at a Waterford venue on Wednesday July 15th. That will be the 15th meeting between Tipp and Waterford in this competition with Tipp winning on 12 occasions to Waterford’s 2 in the previous 14 encounters.

Tipperary v Clare Ticket Information The Tipperary v Clare Munster SH semi-final against Clare on Sunday June 21st at 4pm will be preceded by the meeting of Cork and Clare in the Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship at 2pm. The Star Sunday Primary Game will take place at half time of both the Intermediate and Senior games.

Tickets for this game are now available to purchase through the Munster GAA website (www.munster.gaa.ie).

Tickets are also available as normal through clubs. Ticket Prices are: Mackey Stand (Covered) – Adult €30: Juvenile €5. Uncovered Stand – Adult €25: Juvenile €5 Terrace – €20.

Senior Citizens please note that a refund of €10 is available on stand tickets on production of valid ID prior to entering the stadium at designated turnstiles on the day of the game. Juvenile group passes are also available to purchase. Juvenile Group passes cost €3 per juvenile and 1 adult is permitted free with every 10 juveniles. Juvenile Group pass applications are available through County Boards only (contact Tipperary County Secretary Tim Floyd on 0504 22702 or secretary.tipperary@gaa.ie)

still have time to contact your local Club. Entry into the draw is still only €100 for the year or €10 per month.

Come along and join in the sing song with Sean Boland and make it a night to remember.

County Board Meeting The next meeting of the County Board will be held at 8pm on Tuesday June 30th in the Sarsfields Centre, Thurles.

Tipperary GAA Archives As part of the 125th Anniversary celebrations, a new Tipperary GAA archive web site is being prepared for launch this summer which will include a list of all players who have played for Tipperary from the Minor grade upwards. All clubs in the county have been sent an e-mail this week with a list of the inter-county players from their club as compiled by PJ Maxwell to review and revert with any updates or omitted players. Clubs are asked to review this information and revert to Ed Donnelly (ed.donnelly@gaa.ie) by Sunday June 21st. Thereafter, the information will be loaded in to an online database where anyone will be able to search for inter-county players by a number of different criteria including name, club, year, grade etc. In addition to this database, the new web site will include the County and Divisional Championship roll of honour from the Minor to Senior grade, including County Final winning captains. More details will be forthcoming closer to the launch of this eagerly awaited online resource.

Tipp FM GAA Masterclass

How would you like to be trained by our County Stars in Hurling and Football? You now have the opportunity as The Tipp FM GAA Masterclass in association with the Tipperary County GAA Board reTipperary Clubs Draw turns for its 3rd year on Saturday How would like to drive away with a June 27th for boys and girls aged 10 to 14 in the ‘Field of Legends’ that is brand new Audi A6 or pocket €50,000 cash? Join us on Friday night Semple Stadium. There was a huge June 12th in O Gorman’s Pub Boher- reaction to this over the last two years and the demand for this year’s event nacrusha, Holycross for the first is sure to be equally high for the covDraw in the new Tipperary Clubs eted 50 places. To be in with a chance Draw and the lucky winner could be you. Please note the change of venue to win a place on the Masterclass, all from previous notices. The May/June you have to do is to listen in to the draw will take place on the night with GAA Preview Programme with Paddy Finucane this Saturday from 5pm€150k in prize money to be given 6pm or you can send your name, adaway. There will be 4 Cars, 2 Holidress, age, and club on a post card to: days, 2 Flat Screen TV’s and plenty The Tipp FM GAA Masterclass of other prizes to be won. Make sure you are in for this fabulous draw; you 2009, The GAA Preview Show, Premier Broadcast Centre, Gurtnafleur

by County PRO Ger Ryan

Business Park, Clonmel. You can enter as many times as you like. The first draw takes place with Paddy this Saturday June 13th.

Adult Long Puck County Final The county final of the adult long puck will be held at Thurles Racecourse at 11.00 on Saturday June 13th.

For the Statisticians - Winning scores in Mid Championship For those of you interested in GAA statistics and trivia, there were 3 games played in the Mid Senior Hurling Championship last weekend and the winning team in all 3 games scored 2-13. Drom and Inch defeated Holycross-Ballycahill by 2-13 to 012, Loughmore Castleiney defeated Moycarkey-Borris by 2-13 to 1-12 and Thurles Sarsfields defeated JK Brackens by 2-13 to 0-17. The only other championship game played in the Mid Division at the weekend was in the Intermediate Hurling Championship where Gortnahoe Glengoole also scored a total of 19 points when defeating Drom and Inch by 1-16 to 0-11.

Club Wall at Croke Park As part of the 125th Year celebrations, the GAA is erecting a Club Wall outside the entrance to the GAA Museum in Croke Park. The role of the club forms a central part of the GAA and in recognition of this every GAA club will have their club crest represented on this wall.

The project is being financed through the sale of specially commissioned 125 Platinum Range Polo Shirts which can be ordered through a special link on the homepage of the GAA’s website at www.gaa.ie. It is hoped that every club will purchase four of these shirts.

GAA Museum The 125 Legends Tour Series continues in June with Colm O’Rourke and Cyril Farrell. These behind-thescenes tours offer a unique opportunity to hear first-hand the memories and anecdotes of your GAA legends and heroes. Museum Match Madness on June 28th means the museum will be a hive of activity on this match day with county colour ‘Art Attacks’, workshops, hurling competitions and exclusively for hurling matches, hur-

ley making demonstrations with John Torpey. The GAA Museum will be offering GAA Clubs an exclusive 25% discount for visits between July and December 2009, so get booking now! Celebrate your club success with a trip to the hallowed turf, a must for all GAA fans. By prior arrangement, clubs can hold their trophy and medal presentations in Croke Park, either in a dressing room or at the presentation stand where the trophies are lifted high every September.

For more information on any of the above, please log on to http://museum.gaa.ie/ or contact the museum staff directly at gaamuseum@crokepark.ie or on 01 8192375.

Ag Éisteacht Club Consultation Update Three clubs have been visited since Congress as part of the Ag Éisteacht Programme which involves An tÚachtarán and An tÁrd Stiúrthóir visiting clubs to listen to their views on the Association, how it operates and how it is preparing for the future.

An tÚachtarán, Christy Cooney, visited Fingallians (Dublin) and Eadestown (Kildare) and An tÁrd Stiúrthóir, Padraig Duffy visiting Scariff (Clare). A schedule of future club visits is currently being compiled and it hoped that as many as 40 clubs will be visited before now and April 2010, including a number overseas. A quarterly review of the programme will take place and a circular will be sent to clubs at this point outlining some of the main suggestions, concerns and observations shared by clubs. A conscious effort is being made to select clubs from varying backgrounds but if you think your club might benefit from involvement in the exercise, email Communications Manager Alan Milton at alan.milton@gaa.ie outlining the reasons and providing some background information on your club.

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 0868149146 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.

Increase Sales, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

Co. Tipperary participants with Brian Cowen, Taoiseach at HSE Community Games National Finals

The HSE Community Games National Finals

James Franks, Tipperary Town, running in the Cross-Country Finals

Co. Tipperary Group Musicians

This weekend was the inaugural meeting of competitors, officials and supporters at the HSE Community Games National Finals in Athlone Institute of Technology. The excitement of the move from Mosney, Co. Meath was uppermost in the minds of the Tipperary contingent involved and it proved to be a highly successful occasion with the County winning 2 Gold, 2 Bronze and Pewter medals.

Ciara Cummins from Thurles proved to be the outstanding female athlete over the weekend in the U-13 mixed Cross Country. In the heats on Saturday Ciara was the first athlete home, the remarkable fact here being that in the U-13 mixed Cross Country all boys and girls run in the same race.

This meant that Ciara, for the first time in Community Games history, beat all the boys in the heat to win and qualify for the final with the

County Tipperary team. On Sunday Ciara was again the 1st girl home and finished in 5th place overall. The Tipperary team finished in 5 th place overall. Ciara’s team mates were Liam Fahey New Inn, Killian Cullagh Silvermines, Jason Ryan Ballinahinch/Killoscully, Jamie Franks Tipperary Town, Dylan Grant Thurles, Saoirse McGeever, Clonmel, Mairead Teehan St.Flannans, Shona O’Donoghue Burgess and Bernadette Hayes Ballina and they finished 3rd in their heat.

The Boys U-14 Cross Country Team of Liam Finn, James Madden and Michael Hogan (all Silvermines), Eoin Ryan, Newport, Tom Hennessey Ballinahinch and Thomas Conway Ballina, won their semi-final on Saturday. They ran very strongly throughout the race to come home in 3rd place in the Final on Sunday.

Increase Sales, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

True Colour Designs.com Sporting Fans - Any Crest, Any Size Anywhere - Indoor or Outdoor Ideal gift - cannot be lost or broken Perfect for Birthdays,Communion or Confirmation Any Crest, Any Size, Anywhere

Contact Ann Marie Grant

087-7412420

www.truecolourdesigns.com Email: info@truecolourdesigns.com

Teamer.net Reaches Member Milestone Silvermines participants at HSE Community Games National Finals

Irish Sports Team Management Website Teamer www.teamer.net, has reached a major milestone of 100,000 members, less than 1 year after its launch.

Teamer.net which launched in September 2008, has been growing rapidly in both the Irish and UK markets, and is now starting to make its presence felt in the US and Australian markets.

Co Tipperary U-13 Cross Country runners at HSE Community Games National Finals

Teamer.net is a FREE service which greatly eases the administrative and financial burden placed on those who are in charge of sports teams. It allows team organisers to communicate directly with players via their computer and/or mobile phone, sending out match details via both email and text message at no cost to the team organiser. It also provides teams with a private team space to talk tactics, share photo’s, blog and chat in a secure password protected environment.

“We are delighted to announce the sign up of our 100,000th member,

and fittingly this member was based in our home market in Ireland” commented Niall McEvoy, Teamer CEO. “At Teamer, we are looking to build a global internet brand in the sports vertical. We are well on target to achieve user growth to more than 250,000 members in 2009 ” added McEvoy.

“While Ireland is currently our largest market with more than 55,000 members, we expect the UK to become our leading market by early Autumn this year, and the US market to top our member table around Mid 2010”.

Teamer is currently in discussions with a number of Irish and International investors to secure additional funding to drive its international growth initiative. “We have attracted some decent investor interest in difficult times, primarily resulting from our rapid user acquisition rates. We have also secured advertising and sponsorship revenue from blue chip brands in the Irish market, and the challenge now is to replicate this business model in international markets”

Send your team photos, club news, charity event etc. to editorial@tipptatler.com Co. Tipperary U-14 Cross Country Team at HSE Community Games National Finals

What counts in sports is not the victory, but the magnificence of the struggle. - Joe Paterno

for Free inclusion in the Tipp Tatler.

You also post to Tipp Tatler, Curraghgraigue, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary

BUSINESS

Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

You are the most important person in the world!

IRISHCOMPUTERS Quality IT Products & Solutions

by Elaine Rogers

simplifying IT Information Technology Solutions That work for your Business

IT Consulting Support Sales Service

Irishcomputers provide a complete managed IT Support solution, we will provide unlimited IT phone and remote access support from our Offices in Nenagh and Limerick by our qualified IT Engineers, Offsite backup of all critical data to our servers, hardware replacement of any pc or server part, daily preventative support of all servers and critical systems all for one fixed cost per PC. A support contract with Irishcomputers will allow business owners to budget all their IT Costs in one contract.

Call now to arrange a FREE IT Audit and Support Quotation

No Backups

• Unlimited Phone Support • Unlimited Remote Access Support • Offsite Backup of all critical Data • Hardware Replacement • Hardware Replacement • Daily Preventative Maintenance

No Business

All for €25 per PC per month No Minimum contract or number of pc’s Unit 4, Gortlandroe Business Centre, Nenagh Mobile: 086-6049262

Tel: 067-33966

Fax: 076-6022800

I was sending a text to a friend the other day and I used the words above. What did I mean about them? Simply, that you are the most important person in the world to YOU!

E-Mail: info@irishcomputers.ie www.Irishcomputers.ie

Gift Voucher A Gift for the Person who has Everything Buy a Tipp Tatler Gift Voucher for Advertising and help Someone Special’s Business to Grow

Call Now 0504-51945 Email: info@tipptatler.com

Take Action NOW! Phone 0504-51945 to place your advert or email: info@tipptatler.com

This article is geared for small business owners or the Self-Employed, but is relevant to all of us, and how we communicate our message to each other: Your work is important. Your business is important. Therefore YOU are important.

Our economy is struggling right now.

Jobs are being lost. People are suffering. The way out is us! And Small Businesses. Small business will lead the way for job creation. We, and our business will rebuild this economy.

One day at a time.

We have enjoyed all of the good economic times of recent past. We have been given a tremendous amount of freedom and opportunity. Now is time to honour what we’ve received by assuming a responsibility that is ours. We have a part to play in getting us back on track. We should not be looking to government for job creation. We should not be looking for hand-outs. We will thrive, as we always have, on innovation and hard work. Now is the time for both.

The ripple effect Part of the reason the economy has slowed down so much is that everybody is spending time and energy talking about how bad it is. Now remember, I said part of the reason!

People have that kind of power. You have that kind of power. The economy is based on everyday decisions made by people just like you. If you decide to spend money, start a business or even talk about doing so, it creates a psychological ripple effect to those around you. Be a part of effective change. Speak only of growth, opportunity and how we can build together. Even better, put your money where your mouth is and invest in yourself, your business and your local economy.

You are the foundation Small business is the foundation of our economy. Small business creates jobs. Small business creates local economy. Local economy effects national economy and so on. You and your business are part of our economic engine. Remember, all the great businesses of today had to begin somewhere. All the blue chips began on a drawing board, the back of a napkin, in somebody’s garage. Some small businesses will turn into the next Dell, Apple or Google. This is your opportunity to be the foundation of something bigger. We now have the time and space to do it. We are not running around manic selling selling selling. A lot of small businesses stress that they are biding their time adn just surviving. I feel this is a good ethos, rather than refusing to cut prices or provide better value and then crumbling under low or no cash flow or huge expenses.

Take care of your people Your business thrives on people.

Your people are your business. People are essential to sales, promotions,

Properties for Sale

Mortgage Jargon Busters (Part 2)

Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

Horse Lover’s Dream Tipp Tatler 0504-51945 Newly Built Bungalow

Graffin, Clonmore, Templmore, Co. Tipperary

by Eamon Walsh

It's impossible to avoid mortgage jargon, but the following is a helpful guide to the more popular terms and phrases; and some of the less well known.

Fixed Rate The rate of interest on your mortgage is fixed for a specified period, and is guaranteed not to vary within that period. However, beware if you wish to get out of it before the end of the specified term as you will incur interest penalties.

F.T.B. This refers to a first time buyer, someone who has not purchased a property before either at home or abroad. It has a particular significance in relation to rates of stamp duty applicable in that a first time buyer is exempt from stamp duty on the purchase price of a second hand property up to €317,500.

Guarantor If you were to sign a letter of guarantee for someone taking out a mortgage, you are then liable for the repayments on the loan in the event of the borrower failing to make the repayments. So it is a very serious commitment and one where you should seek independent legal advice Insurance Lending institutions require building insurance to protect their interest.

This covers any structural damage to the property. Contents insurance covers any loss or damage to the owners’ contents.

Interest Only Mortgages A recent phenomenon on the Irish market, this is where you only pay the interest on the mortgage. This is a facility which can be availed of for a specific period, say 5 years, or in exceptional cases for the duration of the mortgage. The important point to remember is you will have to pay the capital back at some stage, either by regular monthly repayments or in a lump sum. We recommend you take independent financial advice before taking out an interest only mortgage.

Legal Fees When purchasing a property you must employ a solicitor to handle the legal aspects on your behalf, more commonly referred to as the conveyance, in effect the transfer of title to the property from the vendor to the pur-

chaser. The typical fee as recommended by the law society is 1% of the purchase price plus VAT at 21%. In addition other legal charges will apply such as cost of registering title in the land registry and stamp duty on the mortgage deed.You can basically allow up to €650 for registration of title and 0.1% of the mortgage amount, if the mortgage exceeds €254,000. You will also have to cover typical outlay for postage, fax, search fees and other incidentals.

Level Term Assurance Normally required by financial institutions when customer is availing of an interest only facility on their mortgage, as the capital will remain constant during this period. The sum assured under the policy must remain constant also.

Life Assurance A policy whereby you insure your life against death and in the event of a claim, the insurance company will pay your next of kin a lump sum, under the terms of the contract. Usually associated with mortgages but people also avail of it with family protection in mind.

Loan Offer A letter from a financial institution offering you a loan to purchase a property, subject to certain terms and conditions which must be met before the loan cheque can issue.

L.T.V. Meaning loan to value. If you own a house worth 500K and there is a mortgage of 300K on it, the property has an L.T.V. of 60%. i.e. the loan amount outstanding is 60% of the value.

Mortgage If you take out a loan to assist you purchase a property, it is more commonly referred to as a mortgage. In effect, you are mortgaging the property to whatever financial institution is lending you the money, basically transferring part ownership of the property to the financial institution for the duration of the loan.

Mortgage Rate The rate of interest charged to you by a financial institution on a mortgage, in other words, the cost to you of borrowing the money to purchase your house. Nowadays, it is inextricably linked in to ECB rate and moves in line with ECB rates generally.

Mortgage Term The number of years over which the mortgage must be paid is the mortgage term.

Situated 1 mile from Clonmore, 5km from Templemore and 5km from Roscrea.

All set on 10 acres of Prime Tipperary Negative Equity Land divided stud railvalued paddocks If you own a in property at 400K

and have borrowings secured against

A new420K, bungalow, complete, it for then almost you have a negative consisting sitting-room, extra equity on of thestudy, property, as the loan large kitchen-cum-dining-room, conamount is greater than the property servatory, with double value. May come intodoors, play ifutility house room with toilet and wash-hand basin, prices were to fall rapidly as part of a large cloakroom, property crash. spacious entrance hallway with cloakroom, four bedPayment Break rooms, two en-suite, separate bathIn recent years, financial institutions room access break from of offer and theirhotpress clients with a payment hallway.

1 or 2 months during the year. The

superficial valuation, and it is not to be confused with a surveyors report which would be much more detailed and also costs €300 to €400. The typical cost for a valuation report is €130.

Variable Base Rate This is a mortgage interest rate that can change over the term of the loan depending on the rates of the Central Bank, meaning the monthly repayments can go up or down.

I hope the above helps you in your ideal solution is to increase your remortgage purchase.

This property is 200 off or the11 main Contact for further information: payments over the metres other 10 road on atoquiet country or 086-3232496 months make up forcul-de-sac. the holiday as 0504-31203 Eamonn Walsh Mortgages and InThe equine yard has six newly conall you are doing otherwise is just in- vestments Ltd is an Authorised Ad0504-31154 structed with feed for Agent creasingstables, the costtackroom of the borrowing visor,Pat hasCusack: access to over 12 different store, toilet and restroom. yourself. mortgage lenders and does not charge Re-mortgaging a fee for his service.

This involves moving your mortgage Eamonn can be contacted on 086to a different financial institution 0471147 or by e-mail at whilst still staying in the same house. info@ewalsh.ie Your house does not have to be put up for sale to re-mortgage it. There is intense competition in this area at present.

Redemption If you win the National Lottery you might decide to pay off your mortgage in full. You ask your financial institution for a redemption figure Shared Ownership Scheme (SOS) The SOS loan provides assistance to those on low incomes who cannot get loan approval for a mortgage from any other financial institution.

Repossession The mortgage lender takes possession of a property when the borrower defaults on payment.

Underwriting When you submit a mortgage application to a financial institution, it is examined and assessed by an underwriter who will look at it from a affordability perspective. The main issues the underwriter will look at are your net disposable income after tax and PRSI and any other outgoings or commitments you might have. They will also factor in typical household expenditure for you into the equation and will then be in a position to decide how much you can afford to borrow. Typically, they will insist on allowing you use up to a maximum of 40% of your net disposable income to fund your mortgage repayments.

Valuation When you take out a mortgage, it is normal for the institution lending you the money to insist on a valuation report being carried out to confirm value of property which will be used as security for the loan. It is primarily a

Increase Sales, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

Sudoku for Kids!

2 1 3 4

There were two astronauts in a spaceship. One of them went out for a spacewalk and when he came back a short while later, he knocked on the hatch door. The other astronaut called out, “Who’s there?”

What would you call a frazzle on the ceiling?

A Kerry electrician.

Irish Monsters

Quiz 1. what do you call a baby deer?

2. what do you call a baby goose?

3. what do you call a baby frog?

4. what do you call a baby horse?

5. what is a baby bear called?

6. what do you call a baby eagle?

7. what do you call a baby goat?

8. what do you call a baby kangaroo?

9. what do you call a baby cow?

10. what do you call a baby swan?

My Dog has no nose. Do you know how he smells?

Terrible.

Answers 1. Fawn 2. Gosling 3. Tadpole 4. foal 5. cub 6. chick 7. Kid 8. Joey 9. Calf 10. Cygnet

Jokes

Kiddies birthdays or that Special Day. Make it really Special with a Bouncy world Castle and Slide Rain Cover, etc.

Keenest Rates. Reliable Service. All Areas Covered.

it Vis Open 10.30am - 6pm 7 Days

Fairy Fort Farm, Summerhill, Borrisoleigh (Just off the Templemore Rd. 1 mile from Borrisoleigh)

086-402 1659 www.traditionalfarm.com

Even in earliest times rumors about a sub-aquatic monster in Lough Ree were heard. The Life of Saint Mochuda mentions it, helpfully adding that it had devoured a man. Further descriptions were, however, not really forthcoming.

Lough Ree was also reputed to hide an underwater city complete with a cathedral. It is said that a bishop once tried to visit it and never returned. It is not known whether he settled, fell victim to an early diving accident or was eaten by the monster.

Interest in the Lough Ree Monster was rekindled in the 1960s, when churchmen saw "the monster" - Father Quigly, Father Murray and Father Burke, fishing off Holly Point. The priests were quoted in the "Westmeath Independent" with these words: "It was moving. It went down under the water and came up again in the form of a loop. The length from the end of the coil to the head was 6 feet. There was about 18 inches of head and neck over the water. The head and neck were narrow in comparison to the thickness of a good-sized salmon. It was getting its propulsion from underneath the water, and we did not see all of it."

In June 2001 an expedition of the Global Underwater Search Team tried to get to the bottom of the monster matter through surface monitoring and a hydrophone. The evidence was inconclusive: A "peculiar sound" and a small object swimming in the lake.

Early manuscripts and folklore mention aquatic cryptozoological phenomena like: Aonbharr - a horse able to travel on land or sea, either a magical steed or a curious mutation; the Bledmall - a sea-monster from the deep, mentioned in early narratives; the Horse-Eel or Eel-Horse - a huge, snake-like water creature with a mane, thrashing about lakes and streams; the Irish Crocodile (no relation to the alligators in New York's sewers);

the Master Otter a large breed of otter with magical connotations, Dobharchú being the father of all otters and "King of the Lakes"; Mermaids and Mermen - especially Liban of Lough Neagh is famous in legend and a rare example of an inland mermaid to boot; the multi-eyed Suileach; the Water-Horse (each uisce) - a horse living in the sea and known to snack on humans; Saint Feichim of Fore managed to use it as a draught horse.

And according to folklore the normal eels could foretell famine in the west of Ireland by whistling!

Lough Derg in County Donegal had a monster on its shore, but a conveniently passing Saint Patrick banished it beneath the waves. This lake monster supposedly grew from a hairy worm found in the bones of a dead witch - and was called Caoránach.

We know considerably less about the monster in Lough Graney ... which appears once every seven years. This reminds us of the similar legend that Lough Sheelin (County Cavan) takes a life every seven years.

Lough Mask had (or has) the rather elusive Irish Crocodile.

Gone but also not forgotten is Muidris or Sineach, a monster in Lough Rudraige (County Down), slain by Fergus Mac Leide.

Lough Swilly in County Donegal finally had the multi-eyed sea-monster Suileach, it was dispatched by Saint Colum Cille.

The oilliphéist (literally "great reptile"), a dragon-like monster that carved out the Shannon to stop Saint Patrick banishing the snakes, is known in legend as well.

Grow your business - call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

Cool Cabaret as Karen Underwood sings Nina Simone at The Source

Book Review

by Nigel Quinlan, Sheelagh na Gig

Revelation, by CJ Sansom

If you want a very special night out, this spellbinding show could be just the ticket. It’s all change as The Source is transformed into the perfect cabaret setting for an evening in the company of Karen Underwood.

Things are going to be very cool on Saturday 13th June at The Source Arts Centre. The songs of Nina Simone seem to resonate across time and find a place in the hearts of many people. Whether it’s the infectious joy of Ain’t Got No or my Baby Just Cares For Me, or the deep lyrical meaning in Strange Fruit, you will have been touched by her music at some point in your life. Karen Underwood is a woman who has not just been touched by Nina Simone, but her own life parallels Nina’s in a lot of ways. A native of Chicago, Karen now lives in Cork in self imposed exile. Now known as the Chicago Diva, she has been on a voyage of self discovery for the last eleven years.

This show captures her struggles as

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

a black woman trying to come to terms with her world and finding her own place in it, physically, mentally, sexually and racially. The songs form a beautiful backdrop as Karen draws us in with her moving and touching story.

This very special show will be presented in a cabaret style, so seating capacity is limited. Please book now so as not to be disappointed.

The nina in Me is at The Source Arts Centre on Saturday 13th June.

Tickets €18 / €16 concession.

For Bookings please call the Box Office on 0504 90204 or log on to www.thesourceartscentre.ie

Blogging & Social Media for Business Seminar

ognisable to a twenty-first century audience. From the rooms of King’s Inns to wealthy Thameside mansions to the appalling cells of Bedlam in a search for the roots of madness, Sansom’s narrative never flags.

Revelation by CJ Sansom is available in paperback for €8.99.

Sheelagh na Gig is open 6 days a week: Tue and Wed 9.30am-5pm, Thu and Fri 9.30am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm and Sunday noon-6pm.

Tel: 0505 42123 or visit www.myspace.com/sheelaghnagig or follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sheelaghnagig

Advertise Your Business Call us now 0504-51945

Krishna De: Brand Engagement Start-up incubator is all about and Word of Mouth Marketing helping start-ups to develop, Commentator. grow and use the tools available to them better. We are proud to organise this event and Fred Caballero: Web project to welcome the guest speakers manager at Channelship Web to Limerick,” said Bopp at the Agency, Video blogger. launch of the event in the AbsoThe Greenhouse incubator has Peter Donegan: Landscape de- lute Hotel.

The Greenhouse Limerick start- planned a full day Blogging & signer, celebrity blogger.

Social Media for Business semAttendance Costs: €150 includup incubator has organised an inar on June 13th in the Absoing lunch…all proceeds will go Campbell Scott: CEO IGOpeoevent to help businesses benefit lute Hotel in Limerick.

At the to fund the Greenhouse Incubaple, former director of Consumfrom the current popularity of event attendees will be able to tor. er Solutions at Eircom. social media. The event is tarlisten and talk to Irelands’ leadgeted at start-ups and Small & ing experts in social media & The event is organised by Evert Full details & registration on Medium businesses who can online networking.

Included in the events website: Bopp, Internet Entrepreneur benefit from learning more the list of luminaries as: http://url.ie/1l87 and the driving force behind about using free tools such as Greenhouse Limerick Start-Up Linked In, Twitter, Facebook, Bernard Goldbach: Senior Cre- Incubator. “This is an area of For details: Contact.

IgoPeople and Blogging. ative Multimedia Lecturer, great interest for new business- contactevert@gmail.com, University External Examiner, es as well as for those who 0868645099 Writer & Podcaster. have developed offline but now The event was put together need to move with the times Michelle Daly, with the aim of answering a micha.daly@gmail.com and get into online presence. number of questions for attend0879529050.

The Greenhouse Limerick

Are you wondering what social media is all about?

Perhaps you don’t know a Tweet about Linkedin? Do you think that a blog is a character from Star Trek?

ees such as “Wondering how your business can benefit from using social media?”,” Want to improve interaction and communication with your customers and increase your revenue?”.

Spring, 1543. Henry VIII is looking for a sixth wife and tensions are high as the religious factions brace themselves for another shift in the balance of power at court.

Matthew Shardlake, lawyer hero of Sansom’s four previous historical whodunnits, has more than enough to keep him busy. A young boy locked up in Bedlam is in danger of being burned as a heretic and an old friend has been brutally murdered. Shardlake, with his servant Jack Barak and his physician friend Guy Malton, find themselves on the trail of a uniquely terrifying killer who stages his murders with gruesome ingenuity according to different passages in the Book of Revelation. With the streets of London bristling with a religious madness of their own, Shardlake must hold tight to his own principles and clear-eyed sanity.

Rich in period detail, Sansom’s London comes to life on the page, as do his characters as they desperately hunt a monster instantly rec-

Increase Sales, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

Dog Show at the Vintage Rally in Two Mile Borris

The we ath er

was Bella won Waggiest Tail and also came third in the ‘Dog you would most likely take home’

Voted the Dog you are most likely to take home: (from left) Quillan (2nd), Penny (3rd), Rover (2nd), Roxy (1st) and Bella (3rd)

Tigger (on left) and Cody came second and third in the Waggiest Tail competition

These three dogs were rescued from pounds. From left: Ruby, Roxy and Bella

Do you think animals can predict the weather?

In the USA, a groundhog is still used to predict the weather for up to six weeks in advance. If you see the groundhog's shadow at noon on the 2nd of February, (Groundhog's Day) then the weather will be cold and wintry for another six weeks.

Have you ever heard the saying that dogs act nervous and cats get frisky as kittens when a bad storm is on the

way? Here are some other behaviors that is suppose to predict the coming of bad weather: Frogs croak louder and longer than usual.

Roosters crow later in the day.

Birds fly lower to the ground and gather on tree branches and telephone wires.

Pigs squeal more and gathers sticks to make a nest.

Cows lay down in the fields to feed, and lay down to ensure they have a dry spot to lay. Cows also run around the field with their tails raised high swatting flies before a storm.

Bees and butterflies seem to disappear from the flower beds they usually visit.

Red and black ants build up their mounds around the holes, and may actually cover the hole.

Fish jump out of the water and nip at low flying insects.

Dolphins come into sheltered bays to avoid storms.

Spiders leave their webs when it rains.

Bees won't leave their hives.

RECRUITMENT

Hiring? call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

Recruitment Tipp Tatler Helps Beat The Recession!

Advertise Your Job Vacancies For Free Things are tight enough for everybody at the moment, but jobs still need to be done and jobs still need to be filled.

If you have a position that needs to be filled we will ease the financial burden on you by offering free advertising space to announce your vacancy. There’s no catch!

Simply call 0504-51945 or email: info@tipptatler.com This offer is valid for a limited time only. Some space restrictions will apply. Call us now to place your recruitment ad 0504-51945.

Kennedy HR Support & Services will call to your workplace to handle all your HR needs • • • • •

Recruitment Staff Management Time Management Training Disciplinary Process On-call HR assistance

087 67 44 839 info@kennedyhr.ie

Kennedy HR Support & Services Fiona Kennedy Clonkelly, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary

Sales Rep Required Sales Representatives required in all areas.

Earn Extra Income Free Training

Free Starter Packs

Contact 086 1716716

A vacancy for a sales rep, working on a commission basis, for a security company that deals in the following: • Security Systems • Automatic Gates • Access Control • Barrier Entry Systems • Intercoms • CCTV

Phone: 086-3493915 catsecurity@hotmail.com

Ann summers

Now recruiting in your area!

Flexi working hours.

Full training given with ongoing support.

Kit issued to help you get off the ground.

So beat the recession blues and join our team To have fun while earning.

For more information or to book a party Contact Sarah: 087 7790426

sarahannsummers@gmail.com

A busy salon in Borrisoleigh, requires a Stylist.

Must have experience in all aspects of Hairdressing.

Ladies over 18 only

I see You looking at me Call Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

Advertise Your Job Vacancies For Free!

PRODUCTS - SERVICES - PRODUCTS - SERVICES - PRODUCTS - SERVICES - PRODUCTS - SERVICES

Don’t let the Recession get you down.

Get out and Dance

Music from 10pm to 12am

Ton Bags of • Building Gravel • Plastering Sand • Decorative Garden Stone • Screened Top Soil Also • Kerbing / Patio Slabs • Railway Sleepers •

087-7780346

for Nurses, Beauticians, Hairdressers, Chefs etc.

Full Stock available at Uniforms on the Move 0504-32229 086-066 88 26

When you pre pay for 5 ads you get 1 Free Call 0504-51945 NOW to avail of this Special Offer.

Ph. Eileen for Appointment

www.uniformspoint.com

Nenagh Picture Framing

Cashel Glass Design

Patrick Bergin, Stereame Roundabout, Limerick Rd. * Canvas Stretching * Dry Mounting * Hand Finished Artists Mouldings* Heat Sealing * Full Framing Service Top Quality Finish.

Dundrum Rd Cashel Co Tipperary

Select from over 70 mouldings Picture Get your family & special Framing event photos framed for Gifts

Phone John 0505-47390 Mob: 087-2459214

067-33958 / 087- 6744400 pberg41@eircom.net

To Limerick

Dancing every Saturday & Sunday Night

Uniforms

Buy 5 get 1 FREE

To Nenagh

You can spend the night in......

Or spend the night in

Springfort Retail Park (Woodies)

East Lone Doors Stained Glass Door Panels £40.00 Per-Panel 4 Designs To choose From.

Suppliers of Internal Pre-finished Doors

062 62453

www.cashelglassdesign.com Email anne@cashelglassdesign.com

• Gates Supplied & Automated • GSM Gate • Gates Supplied & Automated Openers • Gates Supplied • GSM Gate • DIY Gate Kits & Automated Openers • CCTV Systems Tel:0504-42497 • GSM Gate • DIY Gate Kits Tel:0504-42497 Openers • CCTV Systems Email: sales@suirwayautmation.com sales@suirwayautmation.com • DIY Gate Kits www.suirwayautomation.com Web: • CCTV Systems www.suirwayautomation.com

S

uirway

Fully equipped Gym in the shadow of the scenic Devils Bit Mountain Machine weights - Free weights - Treadmills Rowing Machine - Punchbag etc.

Ladies classes Thurs night 8.30 Ask about our Personal Training rates

Ph: 087-9852671 10 mins from Borrisoleigh, Toilets & Templemore & Toomevara Showers 0504-51620

Premier Plant Hire What you require we hire

• New Houses • Extensions • Renovations • Complete Housing Developers • Commercial & Industrial Aidan & Caitrin Cooke, 18 Friar St, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

Tel/Fax: 0504-22603 Mob: Aidan: 087-764-1566 Caitrin: 087-763-4448 Email:info@suirway.ie Website:www.suirway.ie

TQ Electrical Engineering Services ltd.

• All Industrial & Commercial Work Undertaken • Boiler Sales, Service & Commissioning Service • Agri. & Domestic Water Pumps supplied and fitted • Commercial & Industrial Plumbing Athnid, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Tel: 0504 - 34100 Fax: 0504-34101 Email: tom@tqees.ie

Mob: 086-6030320

Painting & Decorating Power-Washing & Fully Insured Anti Fungal Treatments Tel: 085-100 3001 / 086-8211 007 Martin Mockler, Rathmanna, Thurles

10% Discount for all Deb’s Bookings

Diggers, Dumpers, Dump Trailers etc.

Ph: Pairic 086-608 3817 or Tom 087-250 4887

Inspire

32 Main Street, Tipperary

Anna-Katharina Frins Photography

086-0680009 Lingerie Shop & Vibro Plate

Bra sizes from 30A up to 48G

Stylish Handbags and Jewellery from Italy and France

Bring this advert with you to receive 25% Discount off all stock and Vibro Plate Treatment on 1st Floor

086 8360853

info@annkafrins.com

BLINDS

www.annakafrins.com

MINI DIGGER HIRE Self Drive

Houses, Pubs, Shops Offices, Nursing Homes etc.

Also DUMPER HIRE

Agent for Blinds, Very Competitive also can supply and fit curtain poles

• Free Delivery & Collection • Keenest Rates Apply

For:

P.J. Jones Moneygall Fitting Service

087-2717 465 / 0505-45287

Buy 5 get 1 FREE When you pre pay for 5 ads you get 1 Free Call 0504-51945 NOW to avail of this Special Offer.

Ray

Barnane, Templemore

086-2831585 086-3122447

OUTSOURCE Your Accounts Eliminate the need for an Accounts Person in Your Business!

Invoicing, VAT returns, Payroll, PAYE/PRSI returns, general accounts all done remotely.

SELF EMPLOYED - Get your Form 11 completed for a nominal fee! Confidentiality Assured! Phone Maria at 087-9175491

PRODUCTS - SERVICES - PRODUCTS - SERVICES - PRODUCTS - SERVICES - PRODUCTS - SERVICES

Ned Bourke TV & Video

Whytes Boarding Kennels Barna, Dunkerrin (just off N7)

3 Gratten St., Tipperary 062-52109

Rental, Sales & Service Sky Digital Music Centres

• Family Run Boarding Kennels • Personal Attention Guaranteed • Heated Kennels with separate enclosures

Finance Arranged

Ph: 0505-42312 Ted: 086-2430667 Ann 085-7407154

Kevin Giles Domestic - Commercial - Industrial Ideal for newly built houses:Paint, Tape, Plaster etc.

All Glass & uPVC Doors, Windows & Gutters

Chimney Cleaning Prevent an unnecessary Fire Hazard in your home!

Clean & Professional Service using Brush & Vacuum Contact: Con Donegan, Blitz Chimney Cleaning Services 087-683 9920 / 062-71949

1st & 2nd Fix Carpentry C2 & Vat Reg. Bespoke & Flatpack Kitchens Fully Insured Bedroom & Bathroom Furniture PVC & Aliiminium Fascia, Soffit & Gutters S.E.I. Approved Insulation Contractor

086-8052833

DROMKEEN FURNITURE Choice of Kitchens now on display Dromkeen, Co. Limerick.

Open 7 Days 10.30am - 6pm 061-384012 www.dromkeen-furniture.com Sunday 2pm-6pm 12 Miles from Tipp. Town

BLOCKAGES FROM

€80 (EX. VAT)

All makes of Bikes Bohernanave, Thurles, FULL AFTER SALES SERVICE 0504-23022 Go Karts 087-292 0138 KMX Karts We don’t sell cheap bikes - We sell bikes cheap!

Open: 10 - 5 - Mon. - Sat. Closed Wed.

Birr Upholstery Domestic & Contract Work

Open Mondays

Booking Now for Confirmation & Communion Main Street, Roscrea

Party Bookings for All Occasions

WIXTED ELECTRICAL Domestic - Commercial - Industrial New Builds • Extensions • Renovations (Prop: James Wixted) Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Maintenance Contractors

086 - 3958 694 C2 Reg, Fully Insured FREE QUOTATIONS

Weddings, Special Occasions 21st, 18th, & 30th Parties Bars, Clubs or Hotels Corporate

For Further Information Contact us on: Kieran 087-6904082 David 086-3510535

We deliver

Gas, Coal & Briquettes

Brendan Ryan

Panel Beating Specialist Fancroft, Roscrea

Vehicle Crash Repairs Specialist

Recovery Service

T: 0505-21977 M: 087-7430462

Roofing Contractor

All upholstery work undertaken ___________________________

Michael Burke 01-8477694 086-3412005

Bansha, Co. Tipperary Tel: 062 54011 / 54018 Fax: 062 54009

Phone 0504-31234

Tel: Peter Kelly 087-2477466

Mob:

Richie Doyle and Ollie Spillane

to Templemore and surrounding areas

OFTEC registered and Blue Flame certified GIS, GID & GIDS/OFT 101, 105E & 600A

Tel:

Your local drivers in the Thurles Area

Templemore

Servicing, repairs, installation & commissioning

And all other associated work carried out with great care and attention to assure customer satisfaction

Contact your local representative for Enda Everard competitive rates in the Thurles Area Mob: 086 1716100

Clarke’s Hardware

Ltd. Boiler & Heating Systems

Driveways Patios Kerbing Garden Walls Stone Cladding

Shreelawn Oil

Munsters BIGGEST

Selection of Beds, Tables & Chairs & 3 Piece Suites

Rainbow Heating

All boilers are serviced to the highest standard.

Combustion analysis carried out, carbon monoxide & efficiency tested.

All work is fully Insured & Guaranteed

Domestic Appliance Repairs & Installation Gas Appliance Installation & Conversion G.I.D. Certified

Contact Charlie at 087-412 1847

Martin Whelan Carpentry Attic Conversions & Joinery Renovating & Roofing

Ph. Kevin 087-264 7804

Premier Appliance Care

• Smoking • Weight • Stress • Anxiety • Phobias • Exam • Sports • Work Performance • Confidence Building, etc.

Doctor of Clinical Hypnosis/NLP Trainer 20 years experience London and Dublin Now with practice in Thurles Phone 0504-58909 / 087-6865801 for appointment

Brian O' Dwyer 1st & 2nd fixing PRIDE IN CONSTRUCTION

mail: mortasconstructionltd@gmail.com ph: 0 8 6 8 0 3 2 2 0 0

086 8032200

Buy 5 get 1 FREE When you pre pay for 5 ads you get 1 Free Call 0504-51945 NOW to avail of this Special Offer.

For ads that get noticed, not lost call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

€5

Classified Ads

per issue (line adverts)

(For up to 25 words. Over 25 words add .25c per word Highlight your classified ad with a colour background €10 Place a box around your ad and include photo €20 Payments by Credit Card or Laser - Minimum of €10

“You’ve a much better chance of selling it closer to home!

To place a classified ad post ad with payment to: would You travel to West Cork to buy a used telly?

You can now Tipp Tatler, Curraghgraigue, ........neither would I!”

pay for all ads by Credit Card

04 Mazda 2 Antares, 1.4lt, 5 door, Petrol, 2 lady owners, 43k mls, NCT 09/10, Tax 07/09 immac cond. CD, A/C, All elec, €5,000 ono ph:086-3191673

A camera memory card, Kodak was lost between Maddens Chemist and Supervalue on the Main Street, Roscrea. Precious, sentimental, family photos on the card. If found, please ring Martina 087-6975756 / 050547478.

Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary

ARMY SURPLUS Clothing & Accessories Huge Range now in stock -at

AnyOldThing Lower Main St. Moneygall also: Indian Ethnic Fashions -------

Open Weekends Only FRI-SAT-SUN 2-6pm

iss120

Situations Vacant

Fireplace for Sale

Earn €500 to €3000 per month, home based, no selling, full training and support given. Tel/Text name and address to 0863797557. www.additionalincome.ie

Social and old time dancing in Cappawhite Second hand fireplace, pine timber surProperty Claims Direct act for you. Damage Resource Centre on 27th June. Music by round with design inset. €400 o.n.o. Call from Plumbing Leaks, Fire or Smoke, Brian McDermott, dancing 9.30 -12.30 Joe 087-9436706. iss121 Flood, Oil, Burglary, Roof Leaks, Subsid-

Reliable business minded persons wanted nationwide by wholesaler to operate small businesses by selling army surplus clothing & equipment at markets and boot sales nationwide. 087-2043967 iss117 Cal on exp.

Garden Decking

Swedish Redwood decking boards and components. Tanalised and pressure treated, boards from 60cents per foot. Patrick Cody Ltd., Clonakenny, Roscrea, for all your decking requirements at very competSituations Wanted itive prices. Also we supply railway sleepBrick and Blocklayer, fully qualified and ers and steel garden sheds. Delivery experienced. Clean and tidy, C2 Registered, service available. Tel: 0505-43154 to126 reasonable rates. Call 087-0675797 iss121

Cars 00 Nissan Micra, 1lt, 5 door 085-8400446

Insurance claims

4 year old mare donkey with foal for sale 086-8856377

ence, No Job to big or too small, 1st Survey ADM €7. Proceeds to Cappawhite Day Care Centre Free, No Win No Fee. Call 1890 711711, 087 6860768, or visit www.pcd.ie lupto 13 8

Mirabilis Flower Design We have framed photographs by Matraschka, and paintings by Greta for sale.

0504-50857 iss121

Natural Healing

Guitarist Wanted Ph:

Clearance Sale Solid Pine Headboard, Divan Bed €25 each, stainless steel cot sides for Divan bed €25 pair, Queen Anne chairs €25 each and high back vinyl armchairs €25 each. 087-9044603 iss121

Counselling Services Professional counselling available in the Thurles area. The service covers general counselling, bereavement, suicide bereavement, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship difficulties and couples counselling.

Qualification recognised by the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). Some evening appointments available. ph Jim O Shea 087-8211 009 www.jimoshea.net upto105

Do You Need a Nerd Business and Home Computers fixed we’ll come to you. No need to travel. Excellent service - see website testimonials.

086-8044084. www.needanerd,ie to122

Elliptical Trainer 8 Levels of tension control, shows calories, heart, speed, distance. Easy and effective way to exercise. €90 ono.

086-8488474 iss120

Phone Ger 087-9856471, Brook House, Base guitarist wanted - Bold, Young, En- Rathdowney, Co. Laois. iss124 thusiastic. Musical preferences not important. 087-6939445.

Personal Trainer One to One personal trainer now available in Templemore/Thurles. Lose weight with Health a 5 week weight loss program. Private stuCiara O’ Meara (MIIMH) Medical Herbal- dio, proven results. Suitable for all ages. ist. Clinic’s located in Thurles and Nenagh. Also available, one to one Yoga and Pilates.

Qualified and experienced practitioner. For Call Dee now 086 8918075. appointments call 087 2440301, or contact isongoing via website www.herbalist.ie leavein Personal Fitness Trainer, private studio/

home training, Cashel area. Contact Health ‘n Fitness 087-6478600 iss125

Horses Colt foal for sale . Show-quality foal by Olympic Lux. Out of Diamond Mine mare.Bay. Will make 16.2. 086 4021659 3yr old class filly for sale . 16.2 Beautiful young horse . Lovely temperament .Ready now for training schooling etc. 086 4021659

Tiles 68 18”x12” Wall tiles, black with grey and matching border €150. 4 litres Dulux Weathershield masonry paint, warm amber, €10. 085-7270104 after 6pm. iss121

Tranquility

Quality 3yr old Sporthorse Filly for sale, x Olympic Lux out of Bustenito mare, classic Reiki - Seichem, Master & Teacher. Apmover, lightly broken, lovely temperament, pointment only. Mobile: 089-4182778 to124 good bone, very straight, nice jump.

Tel:086-4021659 upto110 You Have Suffered Long

House for Sale Spacious 6 Bedroom, detached home at Ardkeen, Drom, Templemore. Asking Price €350k. 087-9855403 to122

Social Dancing

Enough: Were you raped, victim of crime, in an accident or bereaved? Using Acupuncture Without Needles, I can completely heal it gently and painlessly. 086 340 7680 www.heal-the-trauma.com. to122

Stairs Steel stairs / fire-escape for sale. 14 chequered plate steps,uprights, supports. landings and railings. Primed and ready for painting. 086-6051189 to123

To Let Cashel - Flat to let, 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room, fully furnished, central heating. Ph: 086-3602361 runcontinously

Accommodation to Let : Exceptional house to let adjacent to University of Limerick.

Approved by Accommodations Office.

086-8276936 iss125 Flat to Let: Main Street, Templemore.

Newly renovated, comfortable flat to let. |Suit 1 - 2 people. 086-0668826. iss125

Wedding Dresses Closing down bridal sale. Designer gowns €500 or less. Bridesmaids, debs dresses all reduced. Veils, shoes half price. Evenings, sundays by appointment. 086-0301097 iss125

Weightloss Lose up to 14lbs in 14 days with Fabshape.

Safe, Easy. No starving. No excessive exercise. Are you tired of trying to lose weight to find that you put in on again and more?

Do you want your confidence and wardrobe back? We have the answer with Fabshape, the all in one answer to losing weight and keeping it off. Dee(County Clare) lost over 4 stone, Derek(County Kerry) lost 100lbs on our great Program. FREE CONSULTATIONS. Available Nationwide. Phone Breda (0504) 54971, 087-6568051

Wanted

Deadline for the next issue is 11am Mon. 22nd June

Selection of rocks for garden rockery. Ph 087-4164689. Borrisoleigh area

PRODUCTS - SERVICES - PRODUCTS - SERVICES - PRODUCTS - SERVICES - PRODUCTS - SERVICES

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Irish Shamrock Trees “A home from home for your IBKCA Roscrea / Nenagh ideally situated just off the N7

3 Piece Suite €135 - 1 room €60 - 2 rooms €100 3 rooms €140 Stairs & landing €70

Also, Floor Tiles Cleaned & Sealed Pat O’Brien:Tel: 062-77983 mbl: 087-411 5127

All Trees, Tree Plants & Hedging Whitethorn & Beech Hedging etc. etc.

24hr service Ring John anytime 087-274 3914 www.irishshamrocktrees.com

Cronin

Co

Kerbing & Paving • • • • •

Industrial, Commercial & Domestic Carpet, Tile & Window Cleaning Hardfloor Cleaning & Polishing Power Washing & Gum Removal Mobile Car Valeting

087-2273934

Special Offer 2 x Mini Valet €100

PVC Cladding & Steel Sheds All sizes made to order Maintenance Free

Kerb Laying Brick Paving Driveways Slab Laying Patios Etc....

Delivered and Erected 087-796 4298 / 087-983 2832 0505-47943

www.croninkerbingandpaving.ie

Kennedy

Ursula Condon BA(Hons) Sustainable Development

Amore

Joinery Works Carpentry Services Wood Machining

Independent All Types of Dwellings Covered BER Assessor Free No Obligation Quote Includes Comprehensive Special Rates for those availing of Advisory Report SEI Home Energy Saving Scheme FETAC Certified Tel: 086 035 6848 SEI Registered Email: condonursula@gmail.com

Luxurious, Stylish & Contemporary Wedding Stationery & Accessories

Dublin Road, Thurles

Mob: 087 9253431 Tel: 0504 23422

Jones Brothers

Nationwide

www.amorecollection.ie

Dunkerrin

Fitted Furniture, Kitchens, Bedrooms Computerised Drawings High Quality Finish Specialise in Design & Fitting Call now for your FREE Quotation 087-794 6254 / 087-224 1504

Tel: 021-4315180 / 087-2902320

Come see our New Showroom www.jonesbrotherskitchens.com

(will take away grass cuttings)

• Cutting of Lawns • Flower Beds • Rockeries • Raised Beds • All other landscaping needs • For Quotation contact: Charlie

Also • Quad Spraying • Spot, Boom, • Weed Licker • Ideal for Docks and Rushes, etc

087 258 8808

Shanakill Country Boarding Kennels • Old Septic tanks upgraded & Repaired • Old Percolation areas & soakpits upgraded & repaired • All types of sewerage treatment systems & Bio Systems repaired and serviced • Agent for TRI-CELL waste water treatment systems

Roscrea / Templemore area.

Where your dog will be happy and well looked after to the highest of standards.

Contact John 086-3139523.

For FREE quotation phone: Eamon 087- 7581333 or 0505-47515 (eve)

Changing your van?

Why not just kit out your existing van?

Easy Rack Systems Pattern Imprinted Concrete

Storage Units, Floors & Panel linings for Vans & 4x4s. Also: Roof Racks, Ladder Clamps, Heated Hand Wash Units, A Bars, Electric Units, Invertors

Ph:067 24800/086 8572111 Email: info@easyracksystems.ie

www.easyracksystems.ie

Buy 5 get 1 FREE When you pre pay for 5 ads you get 1 Free Call 0504-51945 NOW to avail of this Special Offer.

For a free quotation Call (062) 33975 (087) 0523698 Fitted to both Straight and Curved Stairs Giving you full independence in your home Tipperary Unit 2 Enterprise Centre Station Road TipperaryTown Mobility

Joe O Connell OIL & BATTERY DISTRIBUTOR

BATTERIES

BATTERIES

Now in Stock Ride on Lawnmowers Push Lawnmowers, Husqvarna Chainsaws, Strimmers, etc., etc.

Hollyford, Co. Tipperary T:062-77100 F:062-77070 M:087-981 7994 Fabricators and Erectors of Structural Steel and Cladding for the Industrial, Commercial, Agricultural, Equine and Leisure Sectors

Local Representative in North Tipperary

Martin Morris 086-2886839 O’Dwyer Steel, Dundrum, Co. Tipperary Tel: 062 71102 email: info@odwyersteel.ie

Increase Sales, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

Saint Thomas Becket Thomas a Becket was born in 1118 in London. While working with the Archbishop of Cantebury, he befriended King Henry 11, who made him his chancellor and the two became close friends. Henry was a diligent and intelligent King who sought to reform the country’s laws and bring justice to every person in the country from the aristocracy right down to the humblest serfs.

Most of the current laws in the world are based on the laws he introduced. (He was also the English king that took over Ireland in 1169).

Becket carried out many tasks for Henry II including leading the English army into battle. When Theobald died in 1161, Henry made Becket archbishop on 3rd June 1162. The decision angered many leading churchmen. They pointed out that Becket had never been a priest, had a reputation as a cruel military commander and was very materialistic (Becket loved expensive food, wine and clothes).

and other leading churchmen who had supported Henry while he was away. Henry was furious when he heard the news and supposedly shouted out: "Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?" Four of Henry's knights, Hugh de Morville, William de Tracy, Reginald Fitz Urse, and Richard Ie Bret, who heard Henry's angry outburst decided to go and see Becket.

In 1163, Henry decided to reform the laws of the country to control the rise in crime. One area he tackled was the Church courts. Priests and clerics were not tried by the Civil Courts but by the Church courts who imposed lenient punishments regardless of the crime. Murderers were escaping justice and Henry wished to rectify this, but Becket refused to co-operate with him. The King and Becket fell out and Becket fled to France in 1164.

When the knights arrived at Canterbury Cathedral on 29th December 1170, they demanded that Becket pardon the men he had excommunicated. When Becket refused, they hacked him to death with their swords.

He returned in 1170. As soon as he arrived on English soil, he excommunicated the Archbishop of York

The Rose - the Flower of June Every flower has a history and every flower symbolizes something. Often the history and symbols are confusing and contradictory but they are still fascinating. If your birthday is in the month of June, your flower is the rose. Here is the story and language of your flower.

The Latin name for the rose, rosa, literally means red.

Quite possibly the most popular flower in the history of the world, the rose has a multitude of legends and myths surrounding it. A flower of such prominence must be related to the gods of our world or at least one would think so when considering the wealth of otherworldly associations attached to the blossom. Was the smile of Amor the source of our first rose or did it fall from the hair of the goddess of dawn, Aurora?

The sweet scent and frowsy beauty of the blossom resulted in it being popular among the rulers of this world. The infamous Cleopatra had her pillows filled with rose petals.

Romans used petals to decorate their feasts and even had canopies filled to shower petals upon the guests.

Sometimes the Roman’s love of roses became too much and the shower of petals would actually smother guests.

Jewish legends attributed the color of the rose to the first blood that

The Christian world was shocked by Becket's murder. The pope canonised Becket and he became a symbol of Christian resistance to the power of the monarchy. His shrine at Canterbury became the most important place in the country for pilgrims to visit.

darkened the earth’s soil. The Teutons believed the rose was a symbol of the underworld and called their battlefields rose gardens.

Roses also became a sign of secrecy.

The Greeks would plan their battles in the secrecy of a rose bower or sub rosa. As a result, it became customary during the 16th-17th centuries to paint roses on the ceilings of meeting places and council chambers. Prostitutes in Nimes were known as roses. Clearly a visit to a rose would need to be done in secret.

The Roman love of roses undermined the desirability of the flower for Christians since they associated it with the hedonistic lifestyle of the Romans. However, the flower was too popular to ignore and so the flower was added to the bouquet of flowers that are attributed to the Virgin Mary. The white rose symbolized her joy and the red rose symbolized Mary’s suffering. As a result, the rose became viewed as a paragon of virtue.

If you send a rose to someone, you are sending a message that references timeless attributes and places such as love, joy, beauty, blood, celebration, death, enjoyment of life’s pleasures, secrecy struggle, the underworld, youth and war.

Sudoku 4 5 7 6 2

7 4

The Miraculous Prayer – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask You this very special one (mention favour).

Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart where Your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail.L.Q. The Miraculous Prayer – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask You this very special one (mention favour).

limit on the deferred charge would cause severe hardship to farm families in some situations. The Minister has now extended the 3-year cap, which already applies to dwellinghouses, to farms and other businesses in circumstances where earlier transfer would not have been possible. The Minister’s amendments to the bill last week largely address our concerns.”

Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart where Your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. E.H. A Prayer to The Virgin Mary (Never known to fail) - O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me herein you are my Mother.

O Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of

8 9

5

7

8

Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in this my necessity (make request).

There are none that withstand your power.

O show me my Mother. O show me herein you are my mother. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days and then publish and it will be granted. S.F. The Miraculous Prayer , St. Jude, Our Lady of Clonfert and Our Lady – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask You

6

3

Government addresses Discrimination in Nursing Home Scheme IFA President Padraig Walshe has welcomed the amendments made by the Minister for Health, Mary Harney, in the proposed system of deferred charges in the new Nursing Home scheme; these amendments address discrimination against landowners in the original bill.

Padraig Walshe said: “When I met the Minister last March I stressed to her that the absence of an upper

2 9 6

3

1

7 8

6

7 3 6

5

1

8

this very special one (mention favour).

Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart where Your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. M.H

Prayers: €7.50 Initials:______ Miraculous Novena Other____________

Increase Sales, call the Tipp Tatler 0504-51945

Testimonials “We are very happy with the service provided by the Tipp Tatler, it gets us lots of local jobs”.

Jason, Drain It Ltd. “We find the Tipp Tatler to be a great advertising medium.

Its distribution means our business is promoted over a large area to a wide range of people ensuring our business remains successful”.

Tom Gleeson – Irishcomputers, Nenagh

Leaflets / Flyers / Magazines etc.

Delivered Door to Door As soon as you want them delivered Reasonable Prices, Small Parcels / Packages Delivered anywhere in Ireland Contact Sean: 087-2723595 24 hours a day 7 days a week

Worried about missing your copy of the

Tipp Tatler?

Subscribe now, and have it delivered to your door Subscription Form: Name_____________________________________ Address___________________________________ __________________________________________ Phone No.____________________ 3 Months 6 Months 12 Months

Price: €10.00 Price: €18.00 Price: €32.00

Tipp Tatler - Conditions of Publication - All material submitted to Tipp Tatler will be subject to the following conditions. The placement of an advertisement or editorial copy will be deemed to be an acceptance of these conditions.

- Tipp Tatler has tried to ensure that all information is correct at the time of going to press, but the publishers cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions.

- The publishers cannot accept liability for any loss suffered directly or indirectly by any readers as a result of any advertisement or notice published in the Tipp Tatler or on the website www.tipptatler.com. Nor do they accept any liability for loss arising from the non-inclusion or late publication of an advertisement or editorial.

- The publishers reserve the right to refuse, amend or withdraw any advertisement without explanation.

- The publishers reserve the right to revise advertisement copy to conform to the standards of Tipp Tatler in house style.

- Free editorial is placed at the discretion of the publisher, a space booking fee may be applicable for editorial required to be adjacent to an advertisement.

- The opinions expressed in literary contributions are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher.

- All copy-right reserved by Tipp Tatler. No part of this publication may be reproduced, recorded

in whole or in part without the written permission of the publishers.

- Advertisers should notify the publishers of any error immediately after the appearance of the first insertion to allow subsequent insertions to be amended.

- The Publisher reserves the right to amend advertisement copy where absolutely necessary. If the Publisher considers it necessary to modify the space or alter the date or position of insertion, the Advertiser will have the right to cancel if such arrangements are unacceptable, unless such changes are due to an emergency or circumstances beyond the Publisher’s control.

Where the advertisement forms part of a series order, the liability of the Advertiser shall be limited to the pro-rata cost of those advertisements already published.

- In the event of any error, misprint or omission in the printing of an advertisement or part of an advertisement, except where attributable to an act or default by the Advertiser or his agents or where covered by the above, the Publisher will either re-insert the advertisement or make an adjustment to the cost. No re-insertion or adjustment will be made where the error, misprint or omission does not materially detract from the advertisement. In no circumstances shall the total liability of the Publisher for any error, misprint or omission exceed the agreed net cost of the advertisement

Abuse

by Jim O Shea

(Continued from previous issue)

Refusing to listen to others

Using accusations and blame to maClearly, the impact of verbal abuse on a nipulate and control others person is destructive and severe, so it is well to recognise the characteristics of Being judgmental and critical of oththe verbal abuser, and perhaps avoid ers. the possibility of forming a relationship with one. This could be particularly Belittling the concerns of others important at the beginning of a relationship, and could influence the Consistently berating a person’s condecision of a person about entering into fidence a relationship. Some of the general Threatening to do physical harm characteristics of verbal abuse are as follows Name calling It prevents real relationships Purposeful cancellations of appointments or agreements It is often angry It is hurtful, especially when denied It attacks the nature and abilities of the partner It may be overt or covert It can be voiced in an extremely sincere and concerned way, i.e. it can be delivered with calmness implying care and consideration for the relationship. In other words it puts the blame for what is wrong in the relationship on the victim.

Making difficult or impossible demands on others Denial of perpetrating the abuse Causing fear in people through outbursts of rage If, however, a person decides to form a relationship with a person who exhibits some or all of these characteristics, they will be entering a relationship which may eventually have at least some of the following:

An initially wonderful relationship will deteriorate over time. The abuser It is insidious and gradually brain- will do everything to make his partner washes the victim so that he/she does feel special, and when the partner is not realise that their self-esteem and hooked the abuse will begin. self-confidence is slowly vanishing.

The normal route of a relationship in It is unpredictable and upsets the which the partners slowly grow to love and trust each other will not happen. victim by its suddenness.

It is manipulative and controlling

It is the real issue in the relationship

(Continued in next issue)

It expresses a double message, for Jim O’Shea works as a counsellor from example sincerity on the one hand ac- Furze, Thurles. Ph. 087 8211009 companied by barely concealed anger. www.jimoshea.net .

It normally escalates, increasing in JimO’Shea’s intensity, frequency and variety. book ‘When a Some of the more specific child dies. Footcharacteristics are steps of a Grieving Family’ is Always referring to the opinions of published by Verothers as irrelevant and wrong. itas. The royalties Lack of consideration for a person’s from this book will go tosthe feelings.

Children’s HospiUsing verbal abusiveness jokingly. tal in Crumlin.