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Amused at the woman's thrift, the editor says, "Sorry Mrs, there is a seven word minimum on all obituaries." A little flustered, she thinks things over and replies, "In that case, let it read, 'Billy Bob died - Red tractor for sale'.

After driving up and down several lanes, I finally found a parking spot at the shopping mall. I noticed another man driving very slowly in the same direction, and, since he was closer, I gave him the "Are you going to park there?" look.

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Denise Conquers Carrauntoohil Following her very popular appearance on the RTE ‘Operation Transformation’ programme last year Denise Ryan, Borrisoleigh is still on her journey to good health and regular exercise. Recently she completed 'The 14th Annual Kerry Charity Challenge' (in association with Mid Tipp Hillwalkers). This involved ‘The Carrauntoohill Challenge’ by climbing to the top of Ireland’s highest mountain via the Hag's Glen and the Devil's Ladder. Denise and her friends also used the opportunity to raise funds for The National Council for the Blind.

Denise writes: "Mairín Keeley and Clare Bohan and I made our way to the Castle Rosse Hotel at the foot of the Kerry Mountains in Killarney, Co. Kerry. Michael Sutton was the event promoter who organised everything and there were over 160 people in attendance for the weekend. It was

brillantly organised and a very fun weekend! I would like to give a special mention to John Gerard O Dwyer who was the event organiser, and led our particular challenge, he made the challenge very enjoyable and made sure everyone in our 35 plus group reached the summit and returned home safe and sound, with the help of Winnie from Clonoulty and Joan Quinn from Drombane. Without the help of these people I doubt we would have reached the summit and got back."

Denise also pointed out that MidTipp Hillwalkers next big charity event is the 12th annual Autumn Charity Challenge which this year takes place in Westport and offers an opportunity to enjoy a weekend of the best walking in the west. Further information on this event from Michael Sutton at 086-2602133.

Tipp Friends of Animals Sponsored Dog Walk The annual sponsored dog walk in aid of Tipperary Friends of Animals SPCA will take place in Nenagh on Sunday 23rd. May The three mile fun walk is an enjoyable social event for both owners and dogs and all the money raised goes directly into animal welfare. Sponsorship cards are available from Sportsmans Dream, Kenyon St. Nenagh or by phoning (086)8163707.

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The u 10s have played 3 games recently against Kilruane, Toomevara and Burgess in which we won 2 games and drew 1, this is in keeping with the good performances of recent times and bodes well for the future.

The u 12s recently qualified for a County Semi final with a great win against St. Cronins They are now playing Drom and Inch in the semi Final next Thursday. They would appreciate your support..

The u 14s played a challenge match last Saturday in the CBS against the Liam Mellows club from Galway.

Despite not having a full squad we earned a credible draw. This was good preparation for our County Semi final against Kilruane on Tuesday the 11th of May. Well done to Alanna Morris, Rachel Maher and Zoe Gratton for their performances for Tipperary u 14s in the Clare inter county tournament in Ennis last Monday.

The best of luck to Ciara Mc Grath and her u 16 team mates in the All Ireland u 16 final next Saturday in Tullamore, please make the effort to be there to support them.

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Rising star of The Panel for The Source Dermot Whelan, the cheeky, fresh faced, junior member of The Panel is coming to The Source on Saturday 8th May as part of the Young Gifted & Green tour.

The tour features the rising stars of comedy on the irish circuit today and should give a welcome shot in the arm to all things funny, as some of the more established acts are getting a bit jaded.

Dermot is a household name in Ireland due to his regular appearances on the panel. His bizarre sense of humour is often the lynch pin to some of the most humorous moments on the show in recent times. He is also noted for his alter ego’s: The Toll Trolls, who have had three top ten albums and went double platinum. Dermot’s stand up show has already been at The Cat Laughs and Edinburgh Fringe festivals, where he has taken audiences by storm with his incisive wit.

Now it is the turn of The Source Arts Centre to welcome the future of Irish comedy. Dermot is going to be accompanied by Fred Cooke, who’s completely off the wall style of comedy is sure to have everybody roaring with laughter, while feeling just a little confused. Trust me; this man really should not be let out alone. That’s why he is with Dermot.

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Part Time Writer David Rice was the guest speaker at the launch of Marjorie Quorton's new book, "Part-Time Writer", held in Eason's of Nenagh.

There was a great turn out for the launch with people coming from as far away as Cork to meet the author. Marjorie, who was born in Nenagh and educated in Dublin has written several books including children's books and short stories.

Her latest book makes a very interesting read as it tells the reader how to get into the writing world and would be a great guide for any aspiring author. David Rice described the book as a the best "cross-breed" book he has ever read. It is a how-to book combined with her memoirs, a fascinating way on leading a person in the right direction from her own vast experience and by weaving in how to write with her memories, the how-to comes alive for the reader.

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David Rice said that there is wisdom, humour and humility running through the book and feels that everyone should get the book and read it for the sheer joy of what is in the book, but that each reader should beware, they could become a writer!

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Our minor hurlers were unfortunate to lose to Cork in a thrilling game on Wednesday last. The teams were level, Cork 2-21 Tipp 3-18, after 60 minutes but Cork did best in extra time to win by 2-31 to 4-22. Tipp now have another chance to qualify for the semi-final against Limerick when they take on Clare in Cusack Park in Ennis on this Wednesday evening, May 5th at 6.30pm. We wish them the very best of luck.

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The 11th annual FBD All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge was officially launched on Monday April 26TH by FBD Director Marketing and Sales, Adrian Taheny, and Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, Criostóir Ó Cuana, at Palmerstown House, the venue for the Leinster final of this year's competition. The FBD All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge has grown into the ultimate golf competition for Gaels, both home and abroad. Now in TIPPERARY V DUBLIN TOURNA- its 11th year, it has become the quinMENT GAME AT NENAGH tessential tournament to accompany the All-Ireland GAA senior hurling Tipperary will play Dublin in a tourna- and football championships with the ment game at MacDonagh Park, final held in Faithlegg, Co Waterford Nenagh on Monday next, May 10th at in the weekend between the two Croke 7.30pm. Toomevara GAA Club are Park showdowns in September. Run hosting the game. Entrance will be €5 on a structure similar to the All-Ireland and all juveniles are free. This is sure championships, the FBD All-Ireland to be a competitive affair with both GAA Golf Challenge knockout comteams nearing their final preparation petition is contested by four-person stages for the championship. teams with GUI handicaps representing their GAA clubs on a four-ball betALLIANZ GAA HURLING NAter-ball basis. Teams first compete in TIONAL LEAGUE FINALS their respective provincial finals, which are held in May, June and July While Tipperary were not playing in with each of the four winners going this year’s hurling league final, two through to the All-Ireland final. In reTipperary men in particular were uncent years, the Challenge has become doubtedly very pleased on Sunday an international event. Qualifying fievening after the Division 1 and 2 finals have been staged in Chicago and nals at Semple Stadium. John McInNew York with the Waterford team tyre from Lorrha and Dorrha managed from the Big Apple famously winning Galway to the Division 1 title and the All-Ireland title in 2007. And as Colm Bonnar from Cashel King Corpart of the latest expansion drive, a macs managed Wexford to the DiviLondon team will also be competing in sion 2 title and promotion to Division this year's final. The provincial final 1. Congratulations to both of them and dates are as follows: Munster final: the Galway and Wexford teams on Dromoland Castle, Co Clare Friday, their fine victories. John and Colm will May 28; Ulster final: Concra Wood, meet on the sideline when their teams Co Monaghan Friday, June 11; Leinface each other in the forthcoming ster final: Palmerstown House, Co KilLeinster Championship. Another com- dare Friday, July 2; and Connacht mon link between the 2 - John McInfinal: Loughrea, Co Galway Friday tyre played his last championship July 23. The All-Ireland final is held in game for Tipp as a sub against Clare in Faithlegg House Hotel and Golf Club, the June 1986 Munster semi-final at Co Waterford between Friday, SepEnnis while Colm Bonnar made his tember 10 and Sunday, September 12. championship debut that day, at right Organised in partnership with Dunhill corner back GAA Club, Co Waterford, the FBD All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge is TIPPERARY SUPPORTERS CLUB open to all GAA clubs who enter GOLF CLASSIC teams selected from their 2009 members. The competition is run as a fourThe Tipperary Supporters Club Annu- ball better-ball format – 3/4 their Golf al Golf Classic will take place at Union of Ireland (GUI) handicap. Both County Tipperary Golf and Country men and women are invited to comClub, Dundrum on Thursday and Fripete, with the handicap limit set at 20 day, May 13th and 14th. There are still for men and 28 ladies. For more desome tee times available both days. tails about the Challenge and entry, Teams of 4 are €600 and all proceeds visit www.gaagolf.ie or contact go towards the preparation of the Tip- Therese Dowling, BD Marketing Experary Senior Hurling team for the ecutive, Tel: 01-4093268, forthcoming championship. Tee spon- therese.dowling@fbd.ie, Liam Dansorships are also available. To book a iels, FBD All-Ireland GAA Golf Chaltee time or sponsor a tee, please conlenge organising committee chairman, tact Supporters Club Chairman, John Tel: 087-2746271, Tierney on 087 6821398. gaagolf@eircom.net, or John Fogarty,

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The Munster Council has announced a very attractive set of Match Promotions for 2010. Season Tickets for all Munster Senior Hurling Championship Games (including replays) cost €110 (a GAA Match Coverage Overseas saving of €15) for a Stand ticket package and €70 ( a saving of €15) for a GAA supporters overseas can watch Terrace ticket package. Family tickets live GAA Football and Hurling Allcost €30 for adult covered stand tickets Ireland Senior Championship action and €25 for uncovered stand and €5 for this summer through a variety of outa child u-16. U-16s are free to nonlets and TV stations around the world. ticketed games. Buy tickets for your From April 16th, an agreement becounty’s first match in both codes for a tween the GAA and MSK (to be Pretotal purchase discount of €10. You mier sport), sees GAA matches could also win a Toyota Aurus car available in Britain on Channel 433 on (sponsored by Toyota Ireland) by buySky Digital. The channel will be avail- ing a match programme at any of 5 able to approximately 10 million Munster Senior Football and 3 Munhomes. Initially, it will be Free to Air ster senior hurling championship but will revert to a subscription changames. There will also be 8 runners-up nel by mid-summer. All Allianz GAA prizes of weekend breaks for 2 people Football and Hurling National League in Killarney’s top hotels in association and Championship matches shown in with Killarney Chamber of Commerce Ireland will be available to view in and Tourism. Full details will be in the Britain. A range of classic matches will match programmes and are also on the also be shown. All matches will also Munster GAA website. Tickets for be available online at games will be available from the Muswww.setanta.com/i/global. In North nter GAA website America, all matches will be available (www.munster.gaa.ie), Ticketmaster on the Premium Sport Pub and Club (www.ticketmaster.ie), County boards network. This network has exactly the and local GAA clubs. The Munster same distribution as the old Setanta ticket van will also be travelling network. For the first time, Allianz throughout the province selling tickets.

GAA Football and Hurling National Other benefits have also been anLeague matches have also been shown. nounced, e.g. if you are in Cork on Delayed coverage of Championship Saturday May 29th (the night before matches will also be shown on Setanta the Tipp v Cork Munster SHC game) Sport Canada and on MHz Worldwide. and you present a valid match ticket, MHz worldview is available locally in you will receive free entry and a comthe Washington D.C. Metro (as MHz plimentary race card to Curraheen Park Networks 1) via Comcast, Cox and Greyhound Stadium Cork. You should RCN cable, as well as Verizon FiOS. also listen to your local radio station The channel is also available locally and read the Irish Examiner for other via DirecTV and Dish Network. match ticket giveaways.

Throughout North America, MHz Worldview is available in over half the FITZGERALD CUP POST PRIMATop 20 U.S. television markets, in RY SCHOOLS FINAL nearly 27m households and through broadcast/cable affiliates in: Chicago, The Tipperary U-17 A post primary IL- WYCC; Philadelphia, PA - MiND schools hurling final between Nenagh TV (WYBE); San Francisco, CA CBS and Thurles CBS, which was KCSM; Washington, DCpostponed last week, will now take WNVC/MHz Networks. For a full list place in Templemore this Friday, May of broadcast/cable affiliate availability 7th at 1.30pm. across the MHz network, please visit http://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-andTIPPERARY GAA SCENE videos/gaa-media-coverage/. In Australia, all championship matches will Information concerning all areas in the be shown on Setanta Sport which is a GAA will appear in this section in the subscription channel available in over future. If you wish to include any item four million homes on Foxtel Satellite of interest in future articles, please and cable system and also the Austar contact the County Public Relations satellite system. In Asia, Gaelic games Officer Ger Ryan at 086-8149146 or will be available on Setanta Asia onvia e-mail at pro.tipperary@gaa.ie on line and launched on most of the Cable or before 3:00pm on Monday. Visit the and Satellite networks throughout the Tipperary GAA web site at continent later this year. Throughout http://tipperary.gaa.ie to keep up to Africa, Gaelic games will be shown on date with all the latest news in TipperSetanta Africa which is available in 10 ary GAA circles. million homes in Sub Saharan Africa.

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Purple Rose Bike Run The first run of what is to become an annual charitable biking event took place on the 24th of April as 65 bikes left Tipperary town and headed on out to Killybegs in Co Donegal via the Midlands and Enniskillen. The trip was organised by a small group led by Mary Behan as part of the Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week and she is delighted to report that over €10,000 was raised in support of Cork University Hospital who are constructing a unit dedicated to treating the 135 afflicted by the disease in Munster alone as well as others suffering respiratory disorders.

The riders were blessed with good weather for the weekend and were led by two more of the organising committee in the shape of Sgt Ben Lynch of Tipperary Gardai along with John Redfern of the South Tipperary Fire Service. Jack Leonard, Mike Noonan, Mike Ellard and Billy Breen expertly marshalled the bikes as they headed north and it is to their credit that the whole weekend passed off so safely and without incident except for a couple of breakdowns and one rider, who shall remain nameless, losing his trousers and appearing at breakfast in some rather fetching pink pyjamas. Billy Bresnan, chairman of the organising committee, was full of praise for the high standard of riding shown by all taking part with everyone looking out for each other and displaying an excellent sense of roadcraft, this was particularly important considering

the state of some of the road surfaces which were travelled.

Once the group arrived at Killybegs we were made more than welcome at the Bay View Hotel who provided an excellent meal and delightfully comfortable rooms at a very reasonable cost to a good cause. The bikes themselves were garaged overnight in the fish auction shed on the docks and once again we are tremendously grateful for this kindness, it was reassuring to know that they would be safe and dry in the morning. Returning home on the Sunday was a more relaxed affair with small groups taking of at various times during the day and some staying on for another night at the hotel.

As chairman of the organisers Billy Bresnan would like to express his gratitude to all who took part, helped out and supported the event and he pointed out that the goodwill shown by all the individual sponsors and the business's who contributed was an incredible boost to the total raised with the people of Tipperary and the surrounding area once again reaching into their pockets to help others despite the difficulties that the recession may well have brought them.

All who were part of the event are invited to a cheque presentation at Nelly's bar Tipperary in a weeks time. Full details can be obtained from Mary Brehan on 087 3226896 and images of the run may be viewed at www.justinseye.com with a Youtube slideshow to be available shortly.

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TB change will reduce costs for cattle finishers IFA President John Bryan has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Agriculture Brendan Smith to change the TB testing rules to facilitate the slaughter of cattle up to 18 months since their last test. He said IFA has campaigned for this change for some time in order to reduce significant cost and hassle for cattle finishers.

John Bryan said the new arrangements will allow for purchased-in animals to be slaughtered up to 18 months since their last TB test, provided the herd is in 12-month test.

It will remove the necessity for most finishers to have private tests carried out on bought-in animals out of test.

The private testing of these animals immediately prior to slaughter has been a major cost to finishers because of the loss of weight from assembling heavy cattle twice in

three days, the veterinary expenses and the distortion to normal sale.

IFA Animal Health Project Team Chairman John Waters said this change to the TB testing rule for slaughter animals is part of IFA’s ongoing campaign to drive down costs and remove unnecessary red tape from day-to-day farming activities. He said IFA will be monitoring the introduction of this new arrangement very closely in order to ensure the conditions are not overly restrictive on farmers and their ability to continue to trade as normal.

John Waters said, “our recent survey on TB testing charges identified average call-out fees of over €60 and €3.69 per animal tested.

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The Leaving Certificate: A 1970’s Recollection

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By Josephine Condon Here I am, a poor sixth year student surrounded by a sea of books. It has been thus for a long time and my life for several months past has been a daily grind of rising early to study, then to school, back home, more study ‘till the small hours, followed by an uneasy sleep. Even my weekends have been sabotaged by this incessant swotting. There’s one more week to go before I start my Leaving Certificate Examination. I am surging forward on waves of adrenalin, anxiety, and determination, towards the first exam.

That day finally arrives. It is still only seven a.m. but I have already been up for over one hour. The sun is shining and it is becoming warm.

I am pacing around the yard, wearing my school uniform and studying Macbeth. Today, I will sit the first two subjects of the Examination and I am cramming my head with the final scenes and settings from this Shakespearian play. Then, I turn to Algebra, part of the Maths exam that I will also take later today. The maze of information in my brain is overwhelming and scares me. Worrisome thoughts trouble me. “How will I be able recall it all in logical order.? Will I be able to calm the nervousness and butterflies within me.? Will I achieve the required grades for the course that I have chosen.?”

am I going to put order on this medley of information swirling around inside my head.? What will happen to me if I don’t achieve the grades for a 3rd level course,?” I fret.

“How will my parents and others react if I under achieve.? After all they have invested a lot of time and money in my education and I know they have high expectations of me.”

I try to pull myself together but still the stress maintains it’s grip on me.

I am roused from my worrying thoughts by the sudden halting of the bus and realise that we have arrived at the Examination Centre. I dismount and make my way reluctantly to the door of the building.

The invigilator leads me to the desk displaying my exam number. The room is laden with tension, each one consumed by their own thoughts, fraught with their own anxieties.

Now, I wish for it to get underway at least then I will have to concentrate on the questions and that should put an end to my restless wanderings. Finally, the papers are distributed and it seems like an eternity before we are instructed to turn the page and begin.

I scan the questions with the speed of a tiger chasing it’s prey. In moments, I assess how I may perform on this paper. To my utter relief, there is material that I have studied well so I am tackling these quesThen I see the school bus arrive and tions first. Silence surrounds me and climb on board. This journey is tak- I am alone in my own world. My ing me to the Examination Centre, concentration deepens and nothing the place where for the next week external can penetrate my conall the swotting of the past five sciousness. I am no longer an emoyears will culminate in the regurgitional, feeling person but an tation of everything I have learned. I automaton spewing out material that decide there is no point in trying to has been fed into me for years. study any further as my brain is alNow, I have completed three quesready at saturation point. I try to re- tions, two more to go but these are lax but it is impossible. the most difficult for me. For these problems, I dexterously manoeuvre I reflect on my situation, facing an about in my brain the material I can examination that will determine the recall, commit it roughly to paper rest of my life, or so everyone else and then fill in the parts I’m not sure seems to think. “Why is there such about with a blend of ’best fit’ opfocus on one examination, all this tions and some flowery language. concentration on academic achieve- At least I am not as up-tight anyment.? Surely, there must be several more. I push myself to keep going, interesting things and life paths to drawing on every ounce of memory pursue out there in the world,?” I function to pull down the data I think. “I didn’t even choose this need. Time ticks by and before I path for myself, yet here I am today know it, I hear the Supervisor say in competition with thousands of “ten minutes remaining, please fiothers for a few measly places in a nalise your papers.” I heave a sigh teacher training college or universi- of relief, happy that I have managed ty. All I have accumulated so far is to complete all required questions. a jumble of facts and figures and I Then, mercifully, it is over - the first don’t understand how they will help exam completed! It is only as the me in my future life. How on earth papers are collected, that I begin to

I was intrigued by a 'Free' book on Saving and Investing, that was being promoted by a Bank, but claimed to be 'Independent'. My first reaction was that I would get a copy and write a scathing attack on how 'Independent' it actually was.

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unwind from my hypnotic state and slowly return to the ‘real’ world, becoming aware again of sounds, and the other students in the room.

But my relaxation is short lived, for in a couple of hours time and for several days to come, I will have to go through it all again. As the exams progress, I become an expert in mind control, able to switch automatically from normal awareness to intense focus. Almost two weeks of my life go by in this state of powerful deliberation. Then finally, it is accomplished, and freedom, glorious freedom beckons.

This is how I felt in the seventies, when I sat for my Leaving Certificate. At that time, the ‘points’ system did not exist and the myriad courses accessible nowadays were not available back then. The plum career or training options presented to us were - Primary Teacher Training, a place in University and Executive Officer in the Civil Service.

Anyone who was lucky enough to achieve one of these coveted places, had their photograph and accomplishment wall mounted in the

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school entrance hall. Presumably, this was meant to inspire future generations of students.

I did not become one of those so called privileged students but though I was bitterly disappointed, my life did not stop there. I went on to have a successful and extremely happy career as a Clerical Officer with a Vocational Education Committee, for several years. My eyes were opened as I realised that life offered me many exciting opportunities outside of the golden three, drummed into us at school and I changed jobs and organisations several times. Later on, totally voluntarily, I completed an adult education course and achieved a third level qualification.

So, all you Leaving Cert. students out there, take heart. I am sure your concerns, anxieties and feelings at this time are similar to those I experienced all those years ago. But I survived the distress, disappointment and the shattering of others’ expectations, and went on to have a fulfilling life anyhow. You will too.

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Tavern’s Got Talent Final Results tainly didn’t show it. Shauna gave, at least in this reviewer’s opinion, one of the outstanding performances of the night. Taking on 2 incredibly difficult and complex songs, Ironic by Alannis Morissette, and “Paparazzi“ by American recording artist Lady Gaga, Shauna gave a truly flawless performance and could certainly front any band with confidence. A word of praise must go also to fellow competitor Alan Dunne who gave brilliant accompaniment on guitar and also added harmony.

All the Finalists in Tavern’s Got Talent

A capacity crowd witnessed a fitting finale to this year’s Tavern’s Got Talent competition on Saturday night last in The Tavern, Ballinderry. The venue was literally packed to the rafters and the “house full” sign put in place as early as 9.30. This created a very special atmosphere for the 9 acts who gave top-class performances in their quest for the prize. Starting off the evening was Orlaith Murphy from Clonaslee.

With a beautiful vocal performance of Jeunes Fillettes and Cant Help Lovin That Man, Orlaith set a very high standard indeed. Olivia Douglas from Ferbane showed her versatility by accompanying herself on keyboard before giving a dazzling display on the button accordion.

Local man Alan Dunne as usual gave a very original performance featuring a number by Crowded House, and some sparkling guitar playing and a most accomplished vocal on his second number. He was followed by Cian Morris (Bubba Shakespeare) from Nenagh with an original rap number and a very impressive rendition of Cry Me A River.

From Birr came the only band of the night, D-Bloc. These 3 lads rocked the house with their own 2 original

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songs, and were a breath of fresh air.

They certainly got the audience involved and are a band to watch out for. Great performance by the lads from Birr! By complete contrast Bridget Maher gave us a bluesy performance of Big Bad Handsome Man and the beautiful To Make You Feel My Love, which certainly pleased the judges.

Next up was the eventual winner, Conor O’Meara from Portumna.

This young man possesses a very special voice, and it was shown to its best with a most beautiful and sincere rendition of Panis Angelicus.

Following this Conor introduced his 2nd song as the rugby world cup anthem from 1995, The World In Union. The tune was an excerpt from Gustav Holst’ Jupiter (The Planets) with lyrics by Charlie Skarbek and has been recorded by the world’s most famous singers including Katherine Jenkins and Lesley Garrett, but it is fair to say that Conor’s rendition would not be out of place alongside them. He gave a true understanding of the lyrics, and with the fabulous arrangement and his masterful performance, the audience was applauding long before the final triumphant note.

A hard act to follow, but Shane Dwyer did follow it and very graciously indeed by paying tribute to Connor’s performance. Shane himself gave his own unique delivery of Dancing In The Moonlight. Accompanying himself on guitar, he followed this with a very heartfelt version of Guns And Roses’ Patience.

The final act was Shauna Deane from Cloughjordan. After a long wait in the packed venue, you might expect Shauna to have been a little nervous. Maybe she was but she cer-

It was then up to the judges to adjourn and make the decisions. The audience also had an important Conor O’Meara Winner of Tavern’s Got Talent part to play, and their voting cards were collected and the counting of roll for all his hard work votes took quite a while, leaving co-ordinating the entire event. everyone with an anxious wait. The judges’ points were tallied and the The results were then announced. A audience votes were added, and lest special judge’s award was made to anyone think the audience votes Alan Dunne, for his generosity in made no real difference, we can rehelping and accompanying fellow veal that in fact the audience vote contestants throughout the competireversed 2 of the top 4 positions, but tion. In 4th place and receiving €100 in fairness to all the 2 shall be unand a trophy was Shauna Deane. 3rd named. The judges were Ronnie place (trophy and €200) went to OrMinnock (Clara), Noel Sheedy laith Murphy; D-BLOC from Birr (Limerick), Louise Heavin (Moate), were the runners up, receiving troVeronica Crowley (Roscrea), Noel phy and €300, and the winner, with Ryan (Ballymackey) and Karen maximum 20 pts from every judge, Martin (Tullamore). and 20pts from the audience vote, was Conor O’Meara from Portumna. Conor received the winner’s trophy, €1000, and 1 day’s recording in Zepplin Studios, Nenagh.

Conor then gave a reprise of The World In Union, and it was a fitting tribute to the Tavern’s Got Talent to see all the supporters of all the acts on their feet at the end. Here’s to next year!

Judges Tavern's Got Talent: Ronnie Minnock (Clara), Noel Sheedy (Limerick), Noel Ryan (Ballymackey), Louise Heavin (Moate), Veronica Crowley (Roscrea)

Proprietor of The Tavern Philomena Quigley paid tribute to all the acts who had taken part, 30 in total. She said that they had all participated with great talent but also in the right spirit of enjoyment and co-operation.

She also praised the audiences and thanked them for their tremendous support, as well as all who helped in any way. Noel Ryan praised Phil’s commitment to providing a stage for local talent, and also made a presentation to musical director Kevin Car-

Phil Quigley presenting Conor O’Meara with First Prize

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BizCamp Limerick 8th May What is Bizcamp?

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Who is Bizcamp For? BizCamp is for you!

BizCamp is an opportunity for entrepreneurs and innovators to come together, share experiences, and possibly create new value out of the day. It’ll be a chance to meet up with people who’ve been there, done that and bought the t-shirt – members of the business community, VCs and investors, and representatives from the relevant state agencies. Lost your job recently? Well, FTR! – come along to BizCamp, who knows what new opportunities might present themselves?

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Co. Tipperary HSE Community Games The County semi-finals of the Under 14 and U-16 Mixed Tag Rugby were held on Saturday in Roscrea Rugby Club. In both matches St. Flannan’s played Drangan/Cloneen and a fantastic day out was had by all. Sincere thanks to Co-ordinator June Whelan and to IRFU referee Norman Carter who selflessly gave of his time to referee both semi-finals.

The Under 16 match was lead 3, 2 at half-time by the industrious Drangan/Cloneen team with James Buckley and Shauna Moloney showing well. In the second half St. Flannan’s came back into the game with some outstanding passing and

clever tagging by Callum Finlay and Tómas Duane. The end result was St. Flannan’s 5 Drangan/Cloneen 4. Olga Lacey and Conor Gorey scored 2 try’s each for Drangan/Cloneen with Grainne Ryan, Roisin Ryan and Sean Fogarty scoring 1 try each and Tomas Duane 2 for St. Flannan’s. Teams: St. Flannan’s: Margaret Cleary, Carol Hogan, Grainne Ryan 1, Cian Murray, Callum Finlay, Jean O’Connor, Peter Ryan, Roisín Ryan 1, Emma Healy, Patrick Egan, Tómas Dunne 2 and Sean Fogarty 1.

Drangan/Cloneen Conor Gorey 2, Cathal O’Mahoney, Darren Boland, Olga Lacey 2, James Buckley, Conor Maher and Shauna Moloney.

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Drangan/Cloneen’s try scorers were Cathal O’Mahoney 2, Aiden Buckley 2 and Cathal Meagher 1, for St. Flannan’s Anna Duane 1, Daire Murray 1, Sophie Whelan 1 and Mairead Teehan 3. Teams: Drangan/Cloneen: Leanne McMenamin, Ciara Horan, Joelle Mahoney, Vika Lacey, Joey Noonan, Aidan Buckley, Cathal Meagher, Tomas Hayes and Cliodhna Hall. St. Flannan’s:

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Dates for your Diary: Our GAA Finals take place on Saturday 22nd May in Semple Stadium. The next County Board meeting will be held on Wednesday 25th May. The first weekend of the National Finals is on Friday 27th, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th May in Athlone Institute of Technology. All areas should have their participants paid for on or before 13th May 2010.

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Whether you’re a first time cruiser or a seasoned veteran, you have to be impressed by the diversity of cruises available. For the rookie cruise traveller, you’ll want to choose a cruise based on what’s important to you. Some cruise lines are famous for their family friendly atmospheres. Others are known for the high calibre of culinary experiences they offer, while some are regarded as the best for entertainment and nightlife. And remember that not all cruise ships are large.

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The day has arrived, you are on your way to the airport, having double checked everything twice and,

May 3rd, she realises she cannot find her passport. After a week of searching she contacts the passport office to order a new passport. It will take 4 weeks. She explains her situation, and they can speed up the process but it will cost extra. She spends that weekend filling out forms, getting money drafts and passport photos together. She had wanted to go shopping for clothes and essentials for her holiday.

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May 15th, she realises she has 7 days left.

She has to work 6 of those, and has agreed to a high profile deadline of May 20th at work. Panic sets in, the passport is not ready yet, but is “on the way”. She needs travel insurance. Why didn’t she just book it when booking the flight? It was only an extra 20 Euro. She spends 2 hours ringing different companies finding out about travel insurance, the cheapest quote she can get is 94 Euro. She takes it.

Check: Travel Insurance – extra May 20th. Lorraine has worked 18 hour days to make her deadline at work. She is sleep deprived, and exhausted. She goes to bed early, even though she planned to go late night shopping to pick up a few bits for the holiday. May 21st, she has to put in another day’s work at the office.

Hopefully she can leave at 3pm to get a few bits for her holiday. 6pm she is still at work. The passport office says her passport has been sent. She is hoping it is at home. She gets home for 8pm, the

passport is there. Lorraine begins to cry.

She realises it is relief, with a mixture of exhaustion and frustration thrown in. She decides to leave packing until the morning, as her flight is not until 1pm. There is nothing to eat in the house, so she nibbles on some crackers.

Check: Stress Levels – dangerously high May 22nd, Lorraine had set the alarm for 6am. She awoke at 8am ravenous, and still nothing to eat in the house. She decides she can get something at the airport.

She packs her bag, filling it randomly.

Nothing seems appropriate for her holiday. She realises she has nothing to bring the kids, and she never got the teabags for her sister or picked up the present her mother wanted to send over with her. But there is no time for that now. She leaves the house, but must return to print out her e-ticket and travel insurance. She looks for her Laser card, and finds her old passport. She curses and eventually leaves the house with 1 hour to check in and get through security. There is no time to do any shopping for sunscreen or a new bikini. Luckily she brought her sensible swimming suit. She picks up some airport type presents for the kids that she knows are not age appropriate.

Check: Preparation – All over the place May 23rd, Lorraine arrives in Dubai absolutely exhausted. She needs sleep, and the jetlag is worse than she thought it would be. Her sister picks her up from the airport and the trip to the house is a horrendous 1 hour on 12 lane motorways. Her sister excitedly lists out all the activities she has planned for the week. Arriving at the door, the two kids are all excited and it all just becomes too much.

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Check: Sister saves the day After a good nap and a good night’s sleep, Lorraine has the week she needed and was so looking forward to, and two passports!

The moral of Lorraine’s story? Plan and organise your holiday – it may be your only holiday of the year, and so well deserved. Whether a quick weekend away in Co. Mayo, or a 6-week trip to Australia, planning pays off.

And enjoy!

Elaine Rogers of www.seefincoaching.com is a qualified Business Coach and Trainer. She works closely and empathetically with her clients to help them develop and enhance crucial aspects of their personal & business effectiveness. This ensures they achieve their maximum potential, and be the change they want to be. You can contact Elaine on 086-1955660 if you have any further questions. Further reading available at Elaines Blog www.seefincoaching.com/blog

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Abuse

by Jim O Shea

(Continued from previous issue) Bullying in the Work Place Some types of abuse in the workplace (sexual, physical and even verbal) are easier to demonstrate than psychological bullying. This is so difficult to define and to prove, and may appear trivial when written down. In the final analysis, the symptoms may be the only concrete weapon the victim has. But, if a victim complains of being exhausted or depressed as a result of psychological abuse, the response may be to blame the symptom on something else. This is probably the reason why so many do not complain about workplace bullying.

Commission has laid out a code of practice for dealing with workplace bullying which lays out the various procedures for dealing with it.

I would like to acknowledge the following, Vhi Corporate Solutions, Pamela Lutgin-Sandvik, Robyn Mann, Joe Gavin, and Labour Relations Commission.

Jim O’Shea works as a counsellor from Furze, Thurles. Ph. 087 8211 009. His book When A Child Dies. The Footsteps of a Grieving Family is published by Veritas. Royalties from this book will go to the Children’s Hospital, Crumlin.

Continued in next issue) Perhaps the best way is to follow the company’s complaints procedure, if there is one in existence. There is a vital need to educate people about the nature of psychological abuse in the workplace.

Ultimately this is the real answer.

If all else fails, the victim has the right to contact a Rights Commissioner at the Labour Relations Commission (ph. 01 613 6700). The Rights Commissioner will be au fait with the elements of psychological abuse in the workplace.

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