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Last year I entered the Dublin City Marathon. The race started and immediately I was the last of the runners. It was embarrassing.

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His aching back made it impossible for my friend’s husband to get a decent night’s rest on their lumpy mattress. “Until I feel better, I’m going to sleep on the couch,” he announced.

Ordinarily, a spouse moving out of the bedroom isn’t a good sign for the marriage. So his wife couldn’t resist: “Okay, but as soon as we have an argument you’re back in our bed.”

Two mothers met for coffee. “Well Ruthie, how are the kids?”

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A tom cat hijacked a plane, stuck a pistol into the pilot's ribs and demanded: 'Take me to the canaries'.

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who was Archbishop of Cashel from 1730 to 1744. This collection, which contains the smallest book in Ireland, is kept in the Chapter House in the grounds of the Cathedral Church of St. Patrick's Rock and St. John the Baptist in John Street, Cashel.

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Wet Weather Increases Drowning Risk Even though a poor weather forecast is likely to raise water levels flowing in to our rivers, harbours and bays, thousands of people will still enjoy water-based activities over the August Bank holiday weekend. Irish Water Safety has five key safety pointers for those surfing, angling, sailing, swimming, canoeing and diving in conditions that may be preceded by inclement weather.

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Anglers face particular hazards underfoot inland and on rocky coastlines, making a PFD a lifesaver in emergencies.

2: Don't Dare... put yourself in danger. Never try foolhardy activities such as "Tombstoning", which involves jumping into water from highpoints such as cliffs, bridges, harbour walls and piers. You risk permanent injury and death.

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5: Don't cool off unexpectedly ... Ordinarily familiar riverbank walks can often be eroded by faster flowing floodwaters. Stay well away from the edge and keep an eye on children at all times. Never let them use floating toys in open water, as they can be swept offshore and deflate unexpectedly.

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Good luck to our minor hurlers and team management for their All Ireland Minor Hurling semi-final against Kilkenny which will be played in Croke Park on Sunday August 9th at 12 noon. The game will be followed by the All Ireland Football Quarter Final between Mayo and Meath at 2pm and the All Ireland Hurling Semi Final between Kilkenny and Waterford at 4pm. Tipperary and Kilkenny have met in the minor hurling championship on 21 occasions with Tipperary winning 11 times and Kilkenny 10.

Tipperary’s last win was in the 2007 semi-final on a scoreline of 1-19 to 2-12. Tipp subsequently went on to win the All Ireland defeating Cork in the final to put back to back titles together. Kilkenny’s last win was in last year’s semi-final when they had a comfortable 3-17 to 1-14 victory before going on to defeat Galway to win the All Ireland title. The other minor semi-final between Galway and Waterford will take place in Croke Park at 1.30pm on Sunday August 16th. For those of you interested in trivia, the last time Tipperary played a minor hurling championship game in Croke Park prior to a Mayo versus Meath football game was on September 29th 1996 when Tipp defeated Galway in the All Ireland minor hurling final replay prior to Meath’s defeat of Mayo in the All Ireland football final replay.

All IRELAND MINOR FOOTBALL QUARTER FINAL Hard luck to our minor footballers who were defeated by 3-10 to 1-8 by Connaught champions Mayo in the All Ireland Minor Football Quarter Final, played in O’Connor Park, Tullamore, on Monday last. Well done to the players and the management on their efforts throughout the year. The experience gained during the season will no doubt stand all these players well for the future.

TIPPERARY V LIMERCK ALL IRELAND HURLING SEMI-FINAL The Tipperary v Limerick All Ireland hurling semi-final will take place in Croke Park at 3.30pm on Sunday August 16th. It will be the first time that Tipperary and Limerick will play a senior championship game outside of a Munster venue. The last competitive meeting of Tipperary and Limerick at Croke Park took place on April 25th 1971. The Shannonsiders won a tre-

mendous League play off game, by 2-15 to 1-15 and subsequently beat Tipp by a point in the Final, at Cork, on May 23rd.

TICKET PACKAGES FOR ALL IRELAND Q/FINALS & S/FINALS A new club group pass has been introduced for 2009 by the GAA. It is available for the one remaining AllIreland senior football Quarter Final or the 4 Semi Finals in senior hurling and football. The main details are: €10 per person; Available to GAA Clubs only; Minimum purchase of 15; Seats in Davin Stand (Canal End) in Croke Park; Application forms available on www.tickets.gaa.ie.

There is also a group pass for juveniles which is available to all GAA clubs for all Croke Park fixtures (bar the All-Ireland Finals) and selected GAA Championship fixtures. The main details are €3 per juvenile (16 or under); 1 adult free for every 10 juveniles; Additional adults at stand face value; Seats in Davin Stand (Canal End) in Croke Park; Application forms available on www.tickets.gaa.ie

TIPPERARY CLUBS DRAW The August Tipperary Clubs Draw will take place in Cahir on Friday August 14th. Details of the venue will be available next week.

TIPP EXIT SENIOR CAMOGIE & LADIES FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS Commiserations to the Tipperary senior Camogie team following their exit from the All Ireland championship last weekend after a two point defeat to Cork. They needed to win the game to qualify for the semi-finals. Hard luck also to the ladies footballers whose were defeated by Laois in the first round of the qualifiers.

SYMPATHY We extend our sympathy to the family of the late JJ McGrath of Boherlahan, who died at the weekend. JJ was a former prominent player with the Boherlahan Dualla club and won a county senior hurling championship medal in 1996. More recently, he served as club secretary. The Boherlahan Dualla v Lorrha and Dorrha O Riain Cup senior hurling championship game which was to be played on

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We also extend our sympathy to the family of the late Mrs. Mai Maher also of Boherlahan, who died last week.

Mrs. Maher was the mother of PJ Maher, former Chairman of the Mid Tipperary GAA Board and currently Insurance Officer of County Board.

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CROKE PARK GAA MUSEUM UPDATE

New in the Museum this summer is the Croke Park Timeline. Starting in 1864, the timeline takes museum visitors on a visual journey through the significant events and milestones of the stadium’s rich history. There are some fascinating documents that remind us all of the huge social, cultural VHI CÚL CAMPS and sporting history behind the iconic stadium starting with a sepia-toned Well done to all the clubs who have map of “Butterly’s Field”. This 21 hosted or will be hosting VHI Cúl acre area of land “on the south side of Camps over the summer months. DeClonliffe Road in the parish of Saint spite the often inclement weather, George and County of Dublin” that there has been a great turnout at all the Alderman Maurice Butterly purchased camps held so far. It is a great opporback on April 16 1864 is the current tunity for younger players to have fun, site of Croke Park Stadium. Other earto improve their skills and to learn ly significant dates featuring on the from the excellent coaches attending timeline include March 15 1896, the camps. Well done to the Coaching which marked the first All-Ireland and Games Development Committee Football and Hurling Finals to be led by Nicholas Moroney and Dinny played at Jones’ Road, and the purMaher for all the work they do to chase of the site by the GAA in 1913, make the camps possible and also to renaming it Croke Memorial Park. the coaches and the club organisers. It Non-GAA events also feature, with is good to see representatives from the images showing the huge hype and various inter-county panels in Tipper- publicity around the July 19 1972 ary visiting the camps. Up to 85,000 meeting of Muhammad Ali and Al children will attend almost 1,000 Cúl ‘Blue’ Lewis, as well as mention of Camps nationwide during the course the first historic first Rugby and Socof the summer. cer matches in 2007, the Special Olympics in 2003 and U2’s numerous Ag Éisteacht Update sell-out shows since 1985. The GAA Museum is offering all GAA Clubs a A total of seven clubs have been vis- saving of 25% on published list prices ited across the country as part of the from now until December 31st 2009.

Ag Éisteacht Programme announced Booking is essential, and this offer at GAA Congress back in April and must be quoted at time of booking. more visits are planned for the coming weeks and months. The sessions have already proved to be extremely useful TIPPERARY GAA SCENE informing the GAA President, Christy Cooney, and Ard Stiúrthóir, Padraic Information concerning all areas in Duffy, and the staff at Croke Park of the GAA will appear in this section in the challenges and obstacles facing the future. If you wish to include any the Association and the excellent item of interest in future articles, work being overseen by our units please contact the County Public Rethroughout the country. If you think lations Officer Ger Ryan at 086your club would benefit from or 8149146 or via e-mail at would be interested in what is essenpro.tipperary@gaa.ie on or before tially a two hour question and answer 3:00pm on Monday. Visit the Tippersession, feel free to make a request by ary GAA web site at email to: alan.milton@gaa.ie. http://tipperary.gaa.ie to keep up to date with all the latest news in Tipperary GAA circles.

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Good Food Ireland is a not-forprofit industry driven marketing organisation promoting over 250 members committed to local food.

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Addressing the International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) World Congress in Dublin Castle today, IFAP President Ajay Vashee said “the world economic downturn and lack of confidence is seriously restricting investment in agriculture and food production, which will result in major food worldwide shortages unless addressed immediately.”

He said now is the time when real and significant investment in the agri-food industry will pay major dividends by way of sustaining world food supplies for a rapidly growing world population.

“The OECD-FAO have estimated that demand for food will double between now and 2050, and Governments have a serious responsibility to ensure that the current economic downturn does not permanently stifle the capacity of farmers across the world to produce enough food to meet these demands.”

Supporting Mr Vashee’s comments, IFA President Padraig Walshe called on all Governments to put the necessary structures in place that encourage capital availability for investment in the agri-food sector.

The IFA President said “the challenges posed by climate change are also of huge relevance to the agriculture sector worldwide, both in terms of its effects on production and the potential for the agriculture sector to con-

tribute to meeting environmental targets and providing a sustainable supply of food for the future.”

“The EU has taken the lead on the issue of climate change and in advance of the negotiations in Copenhagen at the end of this year, has committed to a 10% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, from the non-traded sectors, including agriculture, compared to 1990 levels.”

There are three substantive issues for the agriculture sector: * Food Independence; * Carbon Leakage; and * Sustainable Agriculture.

He said, “To ensure global food security, greater food independence at regional level must be encouraged.

Greater European food self-sufficiency would reduce the production burden on developing countries who can direct their food production to feeding their indigenous population, while impacting positively on the climate change agenda.”

“The desire of Irish producers is shared by farmers worldwide, to achieve an environment where agriculture can play its full role in the global economy, based on profitable farm businesses, the production of high quality food and contributing to the economic and social life of rural regions,“ he said.

Greencore Malt Re-Opens Intake Points Following discussions with IFA, Greencore has reversed its decision to close three branches and one intake depot for the 2009 harvest. The company has also agreed to cater for any surplus malting barley supplied by growers.

The protest by grain growers at the Greencore Malt plant in Athy, Co Kildare ended last night (Wed).

IFA National Grain Chairman Colum McDonnell said growers had been angered by the last-minute changes announced by Greencore.

“In the past, any changes were negotiated and agreed before implementa-

tion. This should apply in the future and growers should know in advance of sowing a crop.”

Mr McDonnell said grain growers have to be in a position to make proper decisions based on accurate information and certainty of contract.

“Growers are running a business and must make important commercial decisions to ensure a margin over cost.”

Castlebridge and Tinturn, Co Wexford, and Stradbally, Co Laois will operate as tipping and re-loading points, while Emo, Co Laois will operate as a full intake point.

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Tel: 0505 31000 Fax: 0505 31030 Caravans have become a regular sight across Irish roads with its popularity steadily increasing in recent years.

At a time of increasing motor and travel costs, caravans prove a highly cost effective, flexible way to spend your leisure time, be it a week-end away, a short-break, or a holiday to Europe.

Holiday makers can reap the freedom and flexibility benefits by travelling via Caravan, without any of the restriction’s that are associated with renting accommodation.

However, while it derives great pleasure and enjoyment on a holiday, one must be aware of the risks associated with caravanning. For instance, mis-judging a gate or jack-knifing while reversing, can cause a substantial amount of damage. Should you end up scattering your holiday home and contents all over a road or motorway, you will need to know that you have adequate insurance cover.

It must be stressed that towing a caravan can be tiresome. It is important to plan a sufficient number of rest stops to avoid driver fatigue.

It is advisable to plan your journey in advance to prepare for these scenarios that may arise.

Those who intend using a caravan of high market value must consider the possibility of theft. A common

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Security Measures that reduce the risk of theft; 1.

Wheel Clamps They should be used whenever the caravan is un-attended.

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Out of Season Ensure that the caravan is hitch-locked, clamped, and securely garaged.

With the holiday season now upon us, and increased activity on our roads by both Irish holiday makers and visitors from abroad, it is a timely reminder to consider planning for a safe and enjoyable caravanning holiday.

For further information you should visit the RSA web-site and download the leaflet ‘Road Safety Advice for Tourists Towing Caravan’s or Trailers’

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M Donnelly All Ireland Poc Fada Final 2009 Roscommon’s Gerry Fallon claimed the M Donnely All Ireland Poc Fada title from Tipperarys Brendan Cummins by the narrow margin of one poc. In what was one of the closet contests for many years, and played in

extremely demanding conditions at Annaverna Mountain, Cooley, Co. Louth, Fallon who was trailing the reigning champion by two pocs at the last turning point on the 5km moun-

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In the Comorotas Beirte (All Ireland Pairs) Fallon and Cummins claimed the trophies with a combined total of 121 pocs. Patricia Jackman from Wa-

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Plaque unveiled to Tony Reddin

At Mullagh GAA pavilion on Sunday last. From left: Cathal Reddin, Joe Cahalan, Chairman, Mullagh GAA club, Len Gaynor, Tony and Maura Reddin, Bernard Briscoe, Frank Burke, Connacht Council Vice President and Stephen Cahalan, acting hurling board chairman. photo Noel Monteith

Mullagh GAA Club, Co Galway, have erected a bronze plaque at their pavilion in recognition of the achievements of one of their former greats.

Tony Reddin, who will be a sprightly 90 later this year, came to Lorrha in 1947 and went on to win many honours with Tipperary, including three All Irelands in a row in ’49,’50 and ’51.

Len Gaynor displays Tony Reddin’s favourite hurley, tiny when compared with today’s hurleys

Some former Lorrha goalkeepers with Tony Reddin on Sunday. From left: Noel Monteith, Pat Hough, Tony Monteith, present keeper Kevin Hough and Ken Hogan.

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How Do You Decide Who To Marry? (written by kids) You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.

-- Alan, age 10 No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry.

God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with...

-- Kristen, age 10 What is the right age to get married?

Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.

-- Camille, age 10 How can a stranger tell if two people are married?

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-- Derrick, age 8 What do you think your Mom and Dad have in common?

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-- Lori, age 8 What do most peole do on a date?

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On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.

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What would you do on a first date that was turning sour?

I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns.

-- Craig, age 9 When is okay to kiss someone?

When they're rich.

-- Pam, age 7 The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that.

-- Curt, age 7 The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them... It's the right thing to do.

-- Howard, age 8 Is it better to be single or married?

It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.

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North Tipp Wheelers Last Thursday - 30th July, saw the second of the Pints Sprint races in almost perfect weather for a change. The circuit for the evening was between the two roundabouts on the Limerick road - a round distance of just two miles. For the first time, it was decided to introduce long and short sprints, five of each, to make it fair on all the contestants, some of whom favour one type over the other.

We had two guest riders on the night, former club member René

Van Dam now with Cycling Pursuits in Limerick and triathlete Conor Ryan. Both did very well René taking nine placings while Conor took maximum points for a non-placed rider on his first outing.

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Fire Safety in your home and business About 50 people die each year because of preventable fires in the home. Every fire has a cause and most often, there’s a common-sense, simple method of prevention. Careless attention to fireplaces, heaters, smoking and cooking equipment are leading caused of fire-death and injury. This article explains the basics of fire prevention in the home and what to do should a fire break out.

Remember, the age groups most at risk are the under 12’s and over 60’s Let’s start with three golden rules.

1. Plan and practice an escape drill with your family.

2. Install smoke alarms to give you an early warning.

3. Survey your home to ensure that it is firesafe.

1. The Escape Drill – Automatic Safety Most often when fire breaks out, so too do panic and error. Things can happen very quickly and in a situation where seconds can save lives, you and your family need to be able to act without hesitation. A rehearsed fire escape drill can make all the difference.

Your Fire Drill at a Glance * Together, plan two escape routes from each room. * Practice the plan until perfected * Close all doors behind you as you leave * The stairs are your primary escape route – keep them clear. * If your clothes catch fire – stop, drop and roll * Do not re-enter the house for any reason * Phone the fire brigade from a nearby outside phone * Decide on a meeting point outside the house near where the fire brigade is likely to arrive.

If you are prevented from leaving by smoke, heat or fire, close the room and seal all cracks with sheets or clothing or a sheet. Always keep down on the floor where the air is cleaner and cooler. Using this leaflet, practice the drill every few months with your family.

2. Smoke Alarms Smoke - Turning an Enemy into an Ally Most fires happen at night while people are asleep. When there’s a fire, smoke will actually put sleeping people into a deeper sleep, it will not wake them. By installing

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3. The Firesafety Survey - Prevention is the Best Firefighter Most people think of their homes as a haven of safety. The truth is, when it comes to fire, a lot of houses and dwellings are anything but safe. Using this leaflet as a checklist, walk through your home with your family checking the following common-sense precautions. Do the check regularly.

Living and Family Rooms * If you allow smoking in the house, provide large, stable ashtrays. A burning cigarette end can smoulder for hours before igniting and spreading. * Are matches and lighters out of children’s reach? * Make sure you have an effective sparkguard at open fires especially before you go to bed and when children are about. Clean chimneys at least twice a year. Remember don’t leave newspapers, clothes or combustible materials too close to a fire or heater. * Check all electrical leads and plugs for deterioration, burning or fraying. Make sure there are no over loaded sockets. Switch off and unplug all appliances when not in use. (These checks apply all around the house). * Portable heaters should be treated with care. All gas and electric models require special attention and handling. Do you know of any special instructions for their use? Keep all flammable materials at a safe distance.

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* A clean cooker is a lot safer than a greasy one. Treat kitchen appliances and electrical leads do not cross over cooker rings. * Develop safe and sensible cooking habits. Keep saucepan handles turned in but not over other rings. Take care with chip pans and hot cooking oil. If your cooking oil catches fire, use a fire-blanket to put it out. Do not move the pan or use water to extinguish flames.

The Bedrooms * One of the most dangerous fire hazards in the home is smoking in bed – it is high risk and should be completely banned. * Check electric blankets regularly for wear or damage. Make sure they are used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. * Remember, switch off and unplug all appliances before going to bed.

Workshops, Utility and Storage Areas * Most garages and storage areas contain some flammable materials – oil,

petrol, paint, adhesives, insecticides and chemicals. Utmost care should be taken. As many of these as possible should be stored outside the house in sealed metal containers. * Remove any unnecessary rubbish that might cause fire danger.

General * Get a qualified electrical contractor to carry our installation and repairs to electrical equipment and fittings. Don’t take chances. * Take special precaution at holiday periods Christmas, Halloween. * Young children must never be left alone in the house, caravan, mobile home or car.

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Minister Launches New Pilot Safety Project for Tipperary Town The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr. Dermot Ahern, T.D., has officially launched a new pilot Community Safety Project for Tipperary Town.

The Tipperary Community Safety Project, a FÁS funded Community Employment Project sponsored by Muintir na Tíre was officially launched by the Minister on Friday July 24th at Ballykisteen Hotel & Golf Resort.

Pictured at the launch of the Tipperary Community Safety Project were: (l to r) Margaret O'Doherty, Mattie McGrath, T.D., Dean Philip Knowles, Archdeacon Matthew McGrath, Margaret Kineavy, Martin Quinn, National President of Muintir na Tire, Mark Ryan, RAPID Co-ordinator, Mary Swords, Mayor of Tipperary, Superintendent John Courtney and Liam O'Brien, FAS.

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr. Dermot Ahern, T.D. cutting the ribbon on the new Tipperary Community Safety Van with the National President of Muintir na Tire, Martin Quinn. Also in the photo are Liam Kelly, Tom Hayes, T.D., Liam Ahearne, Chairman of South Tipperary County Council, Mattie McGrath and Liam O'Brien, FAS

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The project is designed to meet the needs of older and vulnerable people in Tipperary Town and surrounding areas by providing a service for those who cannot carry afford to have essential maintenance works carried out in their homes. A painting, decorating, plumbing, electrical and carpentry service will be provided along with a service to install socially monitored alarms, security lighting and door and window locks. It is hoped to expand the service in the near future to provide attic and wall insulation for persons on low income suffering from fuel poverty.

In formally launching the project and the Safety Van, Minister Dermot Ahern commended Muintir na Tíre and FÁS on the initiative and said that it was a project that could be replicated throughout the country. He said that it was yet another example of Muintir na Tíre’s ethos of community self-help whereby the community interacts with other statutory and voluntary agencies to provide services for people in the community. Minister Ahern said that the Muintir na Tíre Community Alert Programme is an on-going service and commitment to the older, isolated and vulnerable in rural Ireland and that he was very pleased to support the programme through funding from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

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The National President said that the Community Alert Programme is seen as much more than a crime prevention one and has actively encouraged local groups and community councils to broaden their briefs to provide services in certain areas of care of the elderly.

He added that this new Community Safety initiative was yet another example of the widening role of the Community Alert Programme.

Funding for the purchase of the Safety Van was made available through the Tipperary RAPID Programme who funded the sum of €20,000 under the RAPID Health Leverage Scheme in association with the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs; the Department of Health and the local HSE. Mr. Liam O’Brien, Senior Development Officer with FÁS also addressed the launch saying that they were pleased to be in a position to respond positively to the proposal submitted by Muintir na Tíre and he looked forward to the development of the project over the coming the months.

Prior to the launch an ecumenical blessing of the Safety Van was conducted by Archdeacon Matthew McGrath and Dean Philip Knowles, which was followed by the cutting of the ribbon by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr. Dermot Ahern, T.D. The Tipperary Community Safety Project will operate out of the Bridewell in St. Michael Street, Tipperary and is supervised by Brian Ryan.

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Co. Tipperary HSE Community Games The HSE Community Games Munster Finals were held recently in the University of Limerick. Co. Tipperary came away with 2 Gold and 6 Silver medals. The gold medals were won by St. Peter’s & Paul’s in the Girls Under 12 Skittle and by Ballingarry in the Under 16 Tag Rugby. Our silver medals came in the Under 11 Tag Rugby Ballingarry, Under 13 Hardcourt Tennis Ballina, Under 13 Boys Rounders Grangemockler, Under 14 Skittle St. Peter’s & Paul’s, Under 14 Camogie Cahir and Under 16 Girls Basketball Clerihan. Despite the torrential rain all the teams who took part thoroughly enjoyed the finals and the first class facilities that were made available to them all day long in the University.

Co. Tipperary hosted this year’s Munster Games and with the help of the Munster Board it was a very successful Games. Seamus Hogan from St. Flannan’s was the Games director and he was ably assisted by a number of people from the County.

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Dates for your Diary: Our next County Board meeting is on Thursday 13th August in the Horse & Jockey. If your area has anyone travelling to AIT for the National Finals it is imperative that you attend.

The National Finals will be held in AIT from Fri 14th to Sun 16th August and again from Fri 21st Aug to Sun 23rd Aug.

Silvermines supporters at the HSE Community Games Munster Finals in UL L-R Mark Flynn, Moya Conway, Sinead O'Leary, Cian O'Brien (cpt), David Bradshaw and Sarah O'Halloran from Ballina who won silver medals in Under 13 Hardcourt Tennis at HSE

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In a study of U.S. recessions, McGrawHill Research analyzed 600 companies covering 16 different SIC industries from 1980 through 1985. The results showed that business-to-business firms that maintained or increased their advertising expenditures during the 19811982 recession averaged significantly higher sales growth, both during the recession and for the following three years, than those that eliminated or decreased advertising. By 1985, sales of companies that were aggressive recession advertisers had risen 256% over those that didn't keep up their advertising.

Sales for the companies studied were relatively even before the recession, but varied sharply during and after it.

Companies that cut advertising during both of the recessionary years maintained flat sales during the period and only modest sales growth in the following two years. In contrast, the companies that maintained their advertising experienced significant sales growth throughout the four-year period.

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A recessionary market can provide an opportunity for businesses to build a greater share of market through aggressive advertising. This according to The Strategic Planning Institute of Cambridge, MA. Correspondingly, businesses that reduce media expenditures suffer loss of market share. It was demonstrated that aggressive businesses can accomplish these gains through greater expenditures without reducing short-term profitability.

According to the study and contrary to popular belief, cuts in advertising during a recession decrease net income over the long haul. Companies that maintained advertising during the recession enjoyed measurably higher net income gains not only during the recession, but even more so, two years after the recession. This in stark contrast to those companies that cut advertising both years and significantly reduced their profits during the recession, and for years following.

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Don’t Fret the small stuff Have you Timed-Out? A common message you will see if you take too long to book flight or concert tickets on the internet: “Sorry, your session has timed out, please return to the Homepage and try again” or something to that effect.

How do we feel about it when that happens? We have to do it all over again, either straight away if we are not too miffed, or later when we have stopped being mad at ourselves for missing that 30 second time slot.

So how well did we manage that time allocated to buying those concert or airline tickets?

Bear in mind that we were very aware of the time constraints provided and we missed the opportunity. I ask myself WHY? And I answer that simply – Time waits for no man.

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A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes".

Time Management is a myth!

Yes, Time Management is a myth.

We simply cannot manage time, in fact we have no control over the passing of hours, minutes and seconds. The best we can hope for is to manage ourselves better with the time that we have available to us.

You may have heard the term “work smarter, not harder”. This concept deals with using time better rather than just simply doing more or working harder. If we can manage ourselves better, we streamline our processing power and come up with faster or more effective ways of getting tasks done. This, when broken down into the simplicity of planning your use of time into segments of time. A segment of time depends on you – it may be 3 mins at a time, or two hours at a time.

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, " I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.

The golf balls are the important things in life. Your God, your family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favourite passions: things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car.

The Mayonnaise Jar I would like to share a story (origin unknown) with you:

The sand is everything else: the small stuff.

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Take care of the golf balls first; the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled.

"I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."

latter two – it may just be time to reconsider how you perceive “friendship”.

If they don’t have consideration for you and your thoughts, then how does that define your friendship?

Similarly with business: Does your customer require 80% of your time and rewards 20% of your turnover?

Time to turnover that customer – to someone else. Customer relations is a two-way proces, you provide a great service – they accept and reward it gracefully, and not pick at every little detail in the contract one month after the job has been done, and time to “pay-up”.

“To do two things at once is to do neither”. - Publius Syrus

This story puts into perspective what should be important to us – to do the So how do we best self-manage? important things first, the rest will follow. Look after the important Here are my proven tips on how best people in your life and don’t fret the to manage yourself: small stuff – it’s just stuff afterall!

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Coming back to my point about Time Management, this is relevant whether you are a homecarer or a professional running your own business. Ask yourself what are your time wasters:

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Excess phone calls from drama-loving friends?

Over-needy family member or dependant

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friends?

Excessive Internet Browsing?

The suggestions could go on. But you know best what is wasting your time or taking more time than is necessary.

Can I make a suggestion?

Think of your time/generosity as a Bank Account: A friend rings you up for advice or a friendly ear…for the tenth time this week. When was the last time they listened to your woes, and gave you the audience you needed? Was it last week? Last month? Last Year? Never? If the

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The play was a resounding success and a great testament to the efforts of all involved. The large crowd in attendance at ‘the wake’ were thoroughly entertained and are already booking seats for the sequel! DVDs of the play are on sale in Bourkes Bar with the proceeds going to charity. pic. courtesy www.borrisoleigh.ie

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by Jim O Shea

(Continued from previous issue)

relationship, check if they are codependent in the relationship. It is advisable for the victim to seek So what is the best way to counteract counselling. At least this will facilitate verbal abuse? Because the victim has a real understanding of the nature of been reduced to a helpless state of verbal abuse, and of abuse in general. worthlessness in their own mind, they It might encourage them to leave the find this very difficult. The victim relationship. Counsellors recognise must begin by acknowledging the how difficult it is to leave an abusive abuse; they must use the word ‘abuse’. relationship, but they will never advise Even if the abuse is subtle and coated staying in it. If they do they are with charm, it will always make the proposing harm to their clients, which victim feel uncomfortable; and naming is the opposite to the aims of it will make it more concrete and a counselling. more visible target. When it has been made more visible then it should be confronted, much in the same way that For those who decide to remain in the one confronts shaming remarks (which abuse they should try to remain calm in are verbal abuse). It is important to be the face of aggression, to show no fear, and if they deem it safe to be assertive firm and direct in rebuffing it. This rather than aggressive. It is also takes time and often therapy to get advisable at a later date to put a name such assertiveness, and sometimes it is on the abuse in a calm setting, and to not possible to exercise assertiveness try and make the abuser see how because it can be dangerous to damaging it is to the victim. There is no guarantee that the latter will stop the confront a verbal abuser. Verbal abusers, who will generally lay the abusers can resort to violence if confronted. In such cases of danger the blame at the victims’ door. Abusers need intensive counselling to root out victims must make choices. They must the tendency. It is vital for victims to choose to stay in the abusive see that the abuse is not their fault, and relationship and cope with it as best it is worthwhile surrounding they can, or to leave. There are few themselves with a support system of other choices. friends and family.

One source, however, lays out a list of tactics to counteract such abuse while remaining in it, although I am reluctant to highlight anything that might encourage people to remain in abusive situations. My own thoughts are to confront the abuse and if it doesn’t cease to leave. That may seem simplistic; and it certainly does exclude any consideration of why it is so difficult to leave a verbally abusive relationship, which I will deal with elsewhere.

At any rate, there are tactics a person might consider if they make the decision to remain in an abusive relationship. They could, for example ask if they deserve this abuse, look at what they are getting from the

I would like to acknowledge the writings of Pat McChristie, Life Challenges, Cathy Meyer, Irene Matiatos, Naomei Will, Patricia Evans, Kerby Anderson, and Abusive Love.

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

JimO’Shea’s book ‘When a child dies.

Footsteps of a Grieving Family’ is published by Veritas. The royalties from this book will go tosthe Children’s Hospital in Crumlin.