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and spotted a man in a boat below. She shouted to him, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don't know where I am." The man consulted his portable GPS and replied, "You're in a hot air balloon, approximately 30 feet above a ground elevation of 2346 feet above sea level. You are at 31 degrees, 14.97 minutes north latitude and 100 degrees, 49.09 minutes west longitude.

She rolled her eyes and said, "You must be a Civil servant." "I am,"replied the man. "How did you know?" "Well," answered the balloonist, everything you told me is technically correct, but I have no idea what to do with your information, and I'm still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help to me."

The man smiled and responded, "You must be a Politician." "I am,"replied the balloonist. "How did you know?"

"Well," said the man, "you don't know where you are or where you're going.

You've risen to where you are, due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise that you have no idea how to keep, and you expect me to solve your problem. You're in exactly the same position you were in before we met but, somehow, now it's my fault."

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Children would be kept in the hospital until they were toilet trained.

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Fathers would demand that their SONS be home from dates by 10:00pm.

They'd have to stop saying, "I'm afraid I'll drop him."

They'd stay in bed for the entire nine months.

A friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, and as always the priest was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside and said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!"

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Following the success of the inaugural Newtown Dog Show and Family Fun Day last year, the event will run again on Monday 3rd May. It will be held in Barry’s Field, Newtown just outside Nenagh. All proceeds will go to the Ormond Special Olympics Club.

There will be 10 classes judged by Anne O’Keeffe from the Irish Wolfhound Society, Shane Lee from the Terrier Association and Sally St. George. Judges will be assisted by Padraig McSweeney and, Leslie Stanley will act as MC for the day. Class winners will receive rosettes and the overall winner and runner-up will each receive an engraved crystal trophy.

Prizes have been sponsored by a local businessman, who wishes to remain anonymous. The Dog Agility Contest will be run by Tracey Brophy of Feebeg Kennels in Borrisokane and Reverend Janet White Spunner from Shinrone.

Prizes for that have been sponsored by Husse Ireland. O’Donovan Marquees in Birdhill and George Sutton from Moneygall have kindly donated marquees for the day. So, even if it rains, the show will go ahead. Children

will have fun with a tombola, a bouncing castle provided by Maurice O’Riordan and, pony rides will be run

by Martin McCarthy. There will also be fun activities for adults like the raffle and the horse shoe throwing competition, which is being run by Paul Nugent!

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Thrilling Semi-Finals of Tavern’s Got Talent Packed houses in the Tavern last Thursday and Friday night witnessed entertainment of the highest standard as 17 acts competed for the 10 places in the Grand Final, to be held this Saturday night 24th at 9pm. Acts from Tipperary, Offaly, Limerick, Galway and Laois took part, with the best 10 acts from the 2 nights qualifying. What a standard and what a variety – pop, rock n roll, opera, blues, musicals, country, trad and classical music all featured to give the adjudicator’s a major headache!

The audience vote each night with the highest points automatically qualified, and on Thursday night this was Olivia Douglas from Ferbane with 147 points.

Votes had to be counted twice as 2nd and 3rd places were so close at 145 and 143 points. Olivia sang and accompanied herself on keyboard and played brilliantly on the button accordion.

On Friday night the audience winner was local man Alan Dunne, who entertained us in his own unique style with

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It’s all to play for next Saturday night as there is very little between any of the acts; indeed there was a tie for 1st place with 2 acts on 241pts, and also for 5th place with 2 acts on 222. Also the act that unfortunately finished was only 4pts away, which is less than 1 point per adjudicator. Remember audience votes play an important part once again so come along to support your favourite!

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The focus now moves to Sunday next, when the biggest test so far will be Mervues visit to Brickfields. Kick off is at 2.30. A big home support would be appreciated by this team and mentors, so make it your business to be at the venue in good time and to give them plenty of vocal support.

The winners of this semi will also have the incentive of home advantage in the final, against Fairview Rangers of Limerick.

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Tipp Friends of Animals Flag Day Tipperary Friends of Animals are having their annual flag day in Thurles on Saturday 24th April. Anyone who would like to help raise funds can call 086-8163707. All

For the first time North Tipperary will be represented in the penultimate stage of a national competition when Nenagh Town play the semi final on Sunday next.

After a great run of victories, two of which were decided by the nerve wracking penalty shoot-out, their next outing will be against the powerful Galway city side Mervue Utd., who will field several players at present in the Mervue Airtricity League first division panel.

The road to this stage began with a bye in the first round and a second round 3-1 home win over Tramore of Waterford.

The third round was a much easier 8-2 thrashing of South Tipp. side St. Nicholas’.

Villa Utd. of Waterford city were next up and after a 1-1 draw, Nenagh won 4-2 on penalties.

Yet another home game was next, when Drogheda were dispatched after another 1-1 draw, also by 4-2 on penalties.

An away quarter final against Killester in Dublin seemed a daunting task, but

money raised goes straight into caring for rescued and injured animals as it is run entirely by volunteers.

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Our athletics will take place on Sunday 25th April at 2.00p.m. in Killavilla United. An entry fee of 2euro applies and each participant may compete in 2 events on the day. All participants must be under the age specified on 31st July 2010. The age groups are Boys & Girls

Under 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16. There will be Long Puck, Ball Throw, Sprints, Hurdles etc. There will be fun events for all the family on the day. Rounders training take place in the C.B.S. field every Saturday at 2.00p.m. for boys and girls aged between 10 and 13.

Aonach Ar Siul Our next walk will be on Sunday 25th April when Pat Delaney will travel along the banks of the shannon from U.L. to O'Brien's Bridge. Duration of same is about four hours, a walk suitable for all levels of fitness. This is a flat walk and proper walking gear is important. Meet at Kenyon Street At 11am.

The Tuesday evening walks now start at A.I.B.P. meat factory on the Borrisokane Road at 7.30pm. All members are reminded that the 10th Anniversity Celebrations will take place on the 7/8/9th May. A full program of events can be had by loging on to www.nenaghwalk.ie. New Members welcome.

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Town Hall from 1820 to the present. All items will be carefully guarded and cared for. If anyone has any information which they would be willing to submit you are requested to hand or post this in to the Town Hall, under the care of Cllr Maura Byrne.

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Tipperary Vintage Rally celebrated another successful event with €20,133 being raised for The South Tipperary Hospice movement over the Easter weekend. A cheque will be presented to the Hospice on May 1st at Vaughan's Bar Tipperary, where all are welcome to help celebrate the achievement.

Although numbers were slightly down on last year there is little doubt that the recession had not diminished the generosity of those attending and the organisers are tremendously grateful to those that made the event such a success. Eddie Spencer, who is one the stalwarts behind the day pointed out that the preceding wet week and the poor forecast did little to draw people out and about on the Sunday even though it stayed dry for the duration of the show whilst the man behind the Honda 50 run and much else besides, Jack Leonard, happily points to the warm reception given to the bikes as they passed along the route. Two others who worked tirelessly behind the scenes Steve Thornton and Seamus Clarke were particularly grateful to the exhibitors and traders who came from all over Ireland and the sponsors from the local area who contributed so magnificently to the enterprise. The gift of

a Zanussi washing machine and Colour TV from O'Connor Bros and Jack Leonard for the raffle was especially noteworthy as was the donation of prizes for the dog show by Tipp town based Arra Veterinary Clinic and Burns Pet Nutrition of Limerick. There were also many others who put a great deal of effort into the day and appreciation is extended to the friends and families of the organisers who gave up their time to help.

Although the actual day has passed there is still the opportunity to enter the photography competition for pictures taken of the show itself or the Honda 50 Run on the Saturday. The first prize is an Olympus digital compact camera donated by Kissanes Pharmacy whilst the runner up will receive a free portrait session with Justinseye photography. The Nationalist has also kindly agreed to publish the winning picture so you may yet see your photo in print! Details of entry and photographs of the rally itself can be found on the rally website www.tipprally.com. Planning for Easter 2011 has already commenced and the website will also be carrying information and news on next years rally as it happens.

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The Olympic Sport of Judo This fantastic sport is ideal for children & adults of all ages, with its easy to learn techniques, fast pace progression, great fitness qualities and fun approach to learning - judo has it all.

feet. Judo is not a ‘quick fix’ for rugby players; it’s an effective cross training option.

Judo is in fact the second most popular sport in the world after soccer for number of participants.

Other Sports: A number of other sports such as soccer, athletics and basketball use judo in their pre season training as judo teaches you balance, falling, advantage, recognizing the shift in advantage in an instant, inventiveness as well as building strength, agility, explosive power and general fitness.

In a time when obesity in children is on the increase, at an alarming rate, it is essential that all children are involved in some type of physical exercise.

Judo offers a safe, fun and personally satisfying environment in which to achieve self confidence, physical fitness and new skills.

For Children: The children are introduced to the Olympic sport of Judo using Judo based games as a fun way to encourage development of movement and athletic skills at this important stage of a child’s physical development. The judo games are used as a fun way to develop running, jumping, agility, balance and coordination skills.

As part of the basic judo programme we also introduce some basic gymnastic skills such as tumbling, rolling, cartwheels etc.

For Adults: Judo is a tremendous and dynamic Olympic Sport that demands both physical prowess and great mental discipline.

Many sports include Judo in their off/pre season training plan as Judo improves core stability, strength, stamina, agility, footwork, coordination and overall general fitness.

Rugby: The All Blacks use Judo as their off season sport of choice for contact conditioning, helping soft tissues condition against impact/contact/falls. England Rugby use Judo training to enable the tackler to place the tackled player on the ground on his back leaving the ball available to the opposition. They also use it to train the tackled player to maintain his balance for one or two extra seconds to enable better passing out of the tackle. The aim of Judo and Rugby is to stay on your

Black Eagle Judo, based in Nenagh & Ardcroney have set classes for children and adults of all ages and are also available for team pre/off season training for other sports.

We have a special JUDOFUN programme starting soon for 5 & 6 year olds which is designed to introduce children of a young age to physical activities.

The programme focus is on learning new skills through play and preparing children for the next stage up on the Judo ladder.

These classes a limited to just 14 pupils, and places are allocated on a first come basis.

Our instructors are highly trained and experienced coaches and have to date produced Regional, National and International Champions.

Seven of Black Eagle Judo Players are currently on The Irish National Judo Squad, and hold Irish and International titles.

Unlike most martial art based sports Judo is an Olympic Sport and some day we may have a local Judo Olympic Champion.

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Tipperary based fitness magazine sponsors Sports Expo Ireland & Strongman Champions League Tipperary based publication Life and Fitness Magazine Ireland is pleased to announce it’s sponsorship of Sports Expo Ireland and The Strongman Champions League. The Sports Expo takes place on Sunday June 6th 2010 at Limerick Race Course from 10am – 7pm.

Sports Expo Ireland is running in conjunction with Strongman Champions League Ireland. It will feature clubs, organisations, athletes and companies from all over Ireland taking part in demonstrations, workshops and talks about their fields of expertise. Batchelors are also sponsoring the event.

This is the 1st ever Irish leg of the Strongman Champions League to be held as part of The International Strongman Circuit Competition. Sixteen professional athletes from all over the world will be competing for the Limerick stage victory and ultimately for the coveted title of Champions League Winner.

As an integral part of the Expo there will be a series of talks and classes given by professionals in relation to health, fitness, strength and conditioning, diet and well being. As well as professionals and experts, national and local bodies are invited to attend the event so they can promote their programmes and services which are available throughout the country.

Life and Fitness Magazine will include a special supplement in the May issue with full details of the event, the first of its kind in Ireland. News and updates will also be available on www.LifeandFitnessMag.ie

This will be a high impact, high tempo, fun, energetic and family oriented event. For more information or if you want your company, club, organisation or sport to be involved in the Sports Expo, contact info@sportsexpoireland.com or phone Gary on 086-0864905. Visit website www.sportsexpoireland.com for further details.

Some of the featured events, which are all included in the admission fee, are as follows: Women’s interest - demonstrations, talks, seminars and classes specifically orientated at women. Small private 30 minute classes in dance, Pilates, Yoga, Pole Dancing, Boxercise, Self Defence etc which act as an introduction to each sport will be held in women only private rooms. It will include seminars on key subjects relating to women’s health, fitness and lifestyle. 30 information stands, outdoor fitness boot camp classes and a whole lot more ensure something of interest for women of all ages and fitness levels.

Men’s Interest - Strongman Champions League Ireland, 60 high tempo sports displays, 30 stands, fitness boot camps, giant table soccer, climbing wall, strength and conditioning seminar, kettle bell classes, bench press competition, amateur boxing, mixed martial arts, Krav Maga classes, archery and paintball target range and a whole lot more.

Children’s Interest - Free bouncy castles and obstacle courses, children’s inflatable disco, and entertainment.

Children’s classes will include gymnastics, self defence, sports and a whole lot more.

Nenagh Film Week The Nenagh Film Week will be held this year from April 21st - 24th. Featured in the Festival will be a new documentary on the Silvermines on 21st April, by Robin Wallace from Nenagh with the help of local historian Eamonn De Staffort. Tom Ryan, also from Nenagh has a short comedy called "Can't Stand Losing You" also on 21st April, featuring Sean Birrane as a man attempting to get over a relationship break-up. Waterford-based composer Eric Sweeney will perform his score to the classic 1925 silent film ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ before a live audience on 23rd April.

The Festival is also delighted to present a big screen showing of the Oscar-nominated animation ‘The Secret of Kells’ for children on Saturday 24th April in the Ormonde Cinema. Other showings include 'Il Divo', 'The White Ribbon', 'Food Inc.', and 'Moon' which recently won a BAFTA. The Festival concludes on the Saturday with a workshop on music video-making. Tickets can be booked from Nenagh Arts Centre, Town Hall Nenagh on 067 34900.

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Tipperary GAA Scene MUNSTER MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Tipperary travel to Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Wednesday, April 28th to play Cork at 6.30pm. We wish the players and management team all the best for a successful start to their campaign. The following players are on the Tipp minor hurling panel: David Reddan (Kilruane MacDonaghs), Shane Hassett (Drom and Inch), Pa Dunne (Thurles Sarsfields), Andrew Ryan (Toomevara), John Meagher (Loughmore Castleiney), John Ryan K (Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams), Tommy Heffernan (Nenagh Éire Óg), Joe O'Dwyer (Killenaule), Davin Flynn (Roscrea), Liam McGrath (Loughmore Castleiney), Cathal Barrett (Holycross Ballycahill), Brian Stapleton (Templederry Kenyons), Jason Forde (Silvermines), Liam Treacy (Loughmore Castleiney), Justin Cahill (Kilruane MacDonaghs), Cathal Horan (Mullinahone), John Grogan (Cashel King Cormacs), John McGrath (Loughmore Castleiney), Aidan McCormack (Thurles Sarsfields), Paddy Dalton (Arravale Rovers), Ross Mullane (Clonmel Óg), Dan McCormack (Borris-Ileigh), Michael O'Brien (Clonmel Óg), David Butler (Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams), Eoin Fennelly (Mullinahone), Daire Quinn (Nenagh Éire Óg), Niall O'Meara (Kilruane MacDonaghs) and Keith Kennedy (JK Brackens).

ALL-IRELAND SENIOR SCÓR Two Tipperary clubs will be represented in the All-Ireland final of Senior Scór which will be held next Saturday April 24th in the INEC Gleneagle, Killarney at 3 pm. Noirín Ryan from Clonoulty Rossmore will participate in the Solo song competition, accompanied by Martin Forrestal. Borris-Ileigh will be represented by Michelle Maher, Pauline O'Brien, Aileen Óg Groome, Margaret Ryan, Thomas Walsh, Henry Groome, Declan Maher and Peter Ryan in the Set Dancing competition. Go néirí go geal leis an dá chlub i gCraobh na hÉireann.

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need to select a person to act as ASAP Officer to help implement the ASAP Programme. The Tipperary ASAP Officer is John Smith (County Youth Officer).

The Club ASAP Officer is central to the success of the ASAP Programme. The role of the Club ASAP Officer is to be the link between the club and the County ASAP Officer. The main duties of the Club ASAP Officer include: to be the contact person for the ASAP Programme in his/her club; to liaise with his/her ASAP County Officer on how to roll out the ASAP Programme in his/her club; to co-ordinate the development of a Club Drug and Alcohol Policy; to familiarise

www.gaa.ie/asap. A number of clubs in the county have an ASAP Officer apcorrespondence to all Club Secretaries on 5th February 2010 seeking details of their Club ASAP officers the response has been very poor with a total of only

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TIPPERARY ASSOCIATION DUBLIN ANNUAL AWARDS The Annual Tipperary Association Dublin Dinner takes place on Wednesday, May 5 in the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Naas Road, Dublin. Congratulations to Donie Satellite Sales Nealon, noted hurler and GAA administra- Installations, Free to Air Boxes, Motorized Dishes, tor, who will receive the Hall of Fame LNBS award. Congratulations also to Tipperary Person of the Year, Alan Quinlan of Munster and Ireland rugby.

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A benefit night in aid of The Irish Cancer Society is being held in The Ragg Lounge, The Ragg, Thurles on Saturday 8th of May from 8pm til late.

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Cloughjordan Festival Seeks Online Media Volunteer Are you tweet-tastic and a whiz at websites? Would you like to start or expand an online media design portfolio? The Cloughjordan Festival, now in its fourth year, is looking for someone who can create an online presence that reflects the vibrancy of the real-world festival.

This year’s expanded Cloughjordan Festival takes place from 25 June to 3 July and incorporates a weekend of tra-

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The Cloughjordan Festival is a project of the Cloughjordan Community Development Committee, which is a registered charity, and is supported by the North Tipperary Arts Office.

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Travel Australia

by Catherine Flanagan Maguire Personal Travel Counsellors North Tipperary

The worst part of going to Australia on holiday is going home. It’s such a diverse, large country that you just know that you’ve missed some of the essential sights. No worries.

You can always make a return trip and explore a different area. Try as you might, you just can’t see it all on holiday.

Three reasons to love Australia

First-time visitors are amazed at just how eclectic Australia is. At the northern tip, near Cairns, the weather is tropical, with balmy temperatures and ancient rainforests full of wildlife. On the Gold Coast, surfer dudes hit the waves while sunbathers look on. In the south, rolling hills and dry warm weather in the Barossa region is perfect for producing grapes for Australia’s most famous wine labels like Wolf Blass and Jacob’s Creek. Stretched through the middle of the country, the Outback appeals to nature lovers and stargazers. In the west, there’s a touch of cowboy culture with largescale cattle and sheep ranches, plus a gorgeous coastline that is perfect for leisurely, sightseeing drives. For those who want to go off the beaten path, make sure your holiday itinerary includes Tasmania – an island that is a small wonder down under.

Sydney

Have you hugged a koala lately?

Its rich Aboriginal culture can be traced back to the earliest days of man.

For nightlife and shopping, Sydney and Melbourne are world class destinations

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Even if you’ve never been to the city before, you know it instantly, thanks to the harbour-front Sydney Opera House, one of the famous buildings in the world. The surrounding area, including Circular Quay are constantly bustling with locals and tourists enjoying a pint at an outdoor patio, or nibbling on fresh seafood served up at the many fine restaurants. Nightlife continues No matter where you go, the welin The Rocks, a historical district come you’ll receive from Australian located near the Harbour Bridge. It residents is warm and sincere. The is full of casual pubs, glittering disAustralians see visitors from Britain cos, five-star hotels and upscale ealike long lost family members. They teries. Book a pub tour of The are among the world’s most hospiRocks to discover its colonial histotable people and before you know ry while you keep thirst at bay. Unit, you really do feel more like one der sunny skies, take a harbour of the family, than a tourist. You’re cruise to take in the full beauty of sure to take home memories of not Sydney’s waterfront life. just what you saw and did, but of the mates you made along the way.

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Abuse

by Jim O Shea

(Continued from previous issue) Abuse of children Some examples of workplace abuse include trying to undermine a person, intimidation, physical abuse or threats of violence, obscene language, spying, damaging a person’s reputation, boycotting, isolating, stalking, glaring at a person, making negative comments about a person, whispering about a person in their presence, being rude, screaming, and taking away a person’s work and giving it to another.

Sexual abuse includes unwanted touching, fondling, kissing, making lewd and sexual remarks, and so on.

One of the most prominent types of abuse today is that of making unreasonable work demands upon a person. This is the age of productivity in which the workforce is reduced and greater productivity is demanded. Targets are set. They are met.

They are raised. And so on in a cycle that creates stress, and eventually can render a person incapable. The person keeps meeting raised targets and then begins to fail. What message does this give to the worker? It creates an image of worthlessness, breeds low self-esteem and creates irrational guilt. It makes a person emotionally weak and affects their quality of life. Of course managers are subject to the same pressure. It is a hierarchical treadmill.

I was listening to Questions and Answers recently, and one of the issues was productivity and efficiency in the public service. One participant was specific in his viewpoint. Any worker who was inefficient should be sacked. Is this what we have come to in Ireland today?

As with all types of abuse, there are signals that indicate its presence, although not all of them may necessarily indicate abuse, and may have other causes. These include low morale among staff, high rates of absenteeism, depression, tension, reduced efficiency, and perhaps a high number of court cases involving bullying.

In the course of my work as a counsellor I have come across many cases of bullying at work, and I am always disturbed at how it hurts and damages people. Such abuse gives rise to stress and anxiety, anger, panic attacks, sleep disturbances, accidents, drug addiction, skin problems, stomach aches, blood pressure, low immune system, exhaustion, relationship difficulties, shame and guilt. The abuser destroys the victim’s self-confidence and self-esteem over a

period of time, and always has an excuse for their actions. As this happens the victim loses a sense of what is reasonable in their working environment, they begin to doubt their ability to do their work; they undervalue their opinions and ideas, and, more importantly, their worth. In doing this the abusers isolate their targets and undermine their support system.

Despite structures that may be set up, and anti-bullying policies, it is not easy to combat abuse at work. It has been known that when a person reports bullying that this only results in making matters worse.

Nevertheless it is vital to confront it. The basic premise of never remaining in an abusive situation is as relative to workplace bullying as it is to abuse in the home, or in an institution.

In the first instance it is advisable to confront the abuser, and ask them to stop the hurtful behaviour. The abuser may not be aware that they are carrying out a bullying behaviour. If the victim feels unable to face the abuser they might send a memo to them, making sure that they keep a copy. When confronting the abuser always be calm, and stick to the facts, using calm non-aggressive language, and always put in your feelings about such maltreatment. Then get a trusted friend to read the memo.

If this fails, or if the victim feels unable to confront the abuser, other tactics include getting the union involved, or keeping a diary of all abusive events. Great care must be taken in creating a useful diary. Because a pattern of must be shown. Isolated incidents are not considered to be bullying.

The diary should contain the date of each incident, the time, those who saw the incident, the effect it has had on you, the place of the incident, whether medical help was sought, and how it affected the victim’s ability to do their job.

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

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