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Aonach ar Siul On Sunday 5th December we visit the new Lough Derg way. Pat Delaney will lead this moderate walk which will be in excess of three hours duration. Meeting points as follows Kenyon Street car park at 11am, Gleeson’s Shop Port roe at 11.20am, Castle town at 11.30am. Walkers will be bussed to start of walk. Pat Delaney can be contacted
at 085 1741411.or visit www.nenaghwalk.ie. On the 19th December we visit Coum for the annual pre Christmas celebration. Each Tuesday at 7.30pm we meet at Tesco for the weekly walk by the Nenagh River. Christmas Party night out is on Saturday 18th December. Full details on www.nenaghwalk.ie.
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Good luck to Derek O’Mahony of Ardfinnan who will referee the AIB Munster Club Championship final between Dr. Crokes of Kerry and Nemo Rangers of Cork at at Pairc na nGael, Limerick at 2pm on Sunday next, December 5.
Galtee Rovers – St. Pecaun’s Club History Launch
Galtee Rovers - St. Pecaun's Club History will be launched this Saturday night, December 4 by GAA President, Christy Cooney. The Launch will take place in the McGrath Centre, Bansha, at 6 p.m.. Refreshments will be served and everybody is welcome. Congratulations to all involved with producing the club history. Tipperary GAA Clubs Draw
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The December Tipperary GAA Clubs monthly draw will be hosted by Fr Sheehy's GAA Club and will be held in Mulcahy's Bar, Burncourt on this Friday December 3. On the night we will be presenting Josephine O Sullivan with a cheque for €15,000 which she won in the November draw and €500 to the promoter James Mulcahy. We will also be presenting €12,000 to William Connolly (Fethard GAA) who won second prize in the November
draw along with €400 to promoter Denis Burke. In addition we will be giving away 2 new cars along with numerous cash prizes and holidays. We will also raffle a beautiful Christmas Hamper on the night. Come along and enjoy the music and craic on the night and support Fr Sheehy's in celebrating their big win.
Friends of Tipp Football Launch 2011 Calendar
Friends of Tipperary Football are pleased to announce the Launch of the Official Tipperary GAA Calendar 2011. This Calendar is complimentary with membership of the Friends Of Tipperary Football. Members will also be included in a draw for €5,000 in prize money. Membership is €20 for the year 2011. The Launch takes place in the Thatch Bar and Restaurant, Ballycommon, Nenagh on Monday, December 6 at 8pm .All are welcome to attend. The Calendar includes team photos of Tipperary Teams from underage to Senior in both Hurling and Football which represented the blue and gold in 2010. The calendar will go on sale throughout the county and your support would be much appreciated. The Friends of Tipperary Football actively support all county football teams and initiatives from underage to senior in conjunction with the Tipperary Football Board and the Tipperary County Board. The Friends of Tipperary Football thank all clubs and supporters for their ongoing support and look forward to continued support for their activities which are no doubt paying dividends with the success of all Tipperary football teams in recent times.
Colleges Games
Cashel CS will play Rochestown College in the Corn Phadraig, Munster Colleges Senior Hurling B at Ballygiblin at 2.30pm on Wednesday, December 1. Cashel must win to qualify for the quarter finals. On Thursday December 2, in the Corn Ui Mhuiri, Munster Colleges Senior Football A, Clonmel CBS will play St. Flannan’s College Ennis at Tipperary at 2.30pm. Again Clonmel must win to qualify for the quarter finals. In Tipperary Colleges games, the Hennessy Cup U-15 Hurling B final between CashelCS and St. Joseph’s College, Borrisoleigh will be played at Dr. Morris Park, Thurles on Thursday December 2 at 1.30pm. Also on Thursday Our Lady’s Templmore will play Abbey CBS, Tipperary
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& DELICATESSEN Formerly Walsh’s
Town at the Garda Grounds in Templemore in the semi-final of the MacGabhann Cup, Senior Football A. Finally on Friday, December 3, the Croke Cup U-15 Hurling A final between Thurles CBS and Clonmel CBS will be played at Cahir at 2.30pm.
Reminder re convention dates The annual Tipperary County Convention will take place at the Dome, Semple Stadium on Monday December 20. Other convention dates are North Board - Tuesday December 7; West Board – Wednesday December 8; Mid Board - Friday December 10, South - Sunday December 12; Co Bord na nÓg – Tuesday December 14; Bord Peil: Thursday December 16.
Mid Tipperary Scor Final
The results of Mid final in Loughmore on Saturday November 27 were: Rince Foirne - J.K. Brackens; Amhranaiocht Aonair - 1. Upperchurch/Drombane Margaret Gleeson, 2. Moycarkey/Borris Padraig Dwyer; Ceol Uirlise - 1. Loughmore/Castleiney, 2 J.K.Brackens; Aithriseoireacht - 1. Upperchurch/Drombane Ruth Atkins, 2. J.K.Brackens - Aoife Fogarty. Bailead Ghrupa - 1. Upperchurch/Drombane, 2. J.K. Brackens; Nuachleas - 1. Moycarkey/Borris, 2. Loughmore/Castleiney; Trath na gCeisteanna - 1. Loughmore/Castleiney, 2. Moyne/Templetuohy; Rince Seit 1. Drom/Inch 2. J.K. Brackens. Well done to all who won and all who participated. The County Final will be held in Halla na Feile, Cashel on Friday December 10 at 7.30pm.
for football and Ken Hogan for his contribution to sport. Tickets for the Presentation Dinner are now available from Marie Tooher at the Roscrea Abbey Community Centre office (Abbey Hall) – Phone 0505 23183.
New Text Message Prices FOR CLUBS The GAA has negotiated a new text message price for Clubs through the Online Registration and Club Membership Management system (http://people.gaa.ie/admin). Each Club already has a username and password. Messages are available in bundles at a cost of 2 cent per message. To purchase and to use, go to the Communication section of the site and click on the 'buy SMS' label. Contact County IT Officer Ed Donnelly (itofficer.tipperary@gaa.ie or 087-2055642) if you have any questions.
Club Web sites
The GAA has a new official club web site solution which is available to all GAA clubs. The new Club web site platform is deployed on Google Sites. The old GAA web site platform which is being used by 37 Tipperary clubs will cease to operate after December 20th. As a result, it’s important that these clubs migrate their important content in advance. Clubs can request a new web site online by visiting http://newmail.gaa.ie and clicking on the link Club and County Web Site Migration. For support please email Baker Security and Networks GAA email support team at sites@gaa.ie or by phone on 076-615 4932 (lo-call number). Alternatively, contact County IT Officer Ed Donnelly (itofficer.tipperary@gaa.ie or 0872055642).
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Tipperary GAA Scene Roscrea Community Tourism Leisure Co-operative Society have announced their 13th Annual Sports Stars Award recipients for 2010. The awards list is headed by Hall of Fame winner, legendary Tipperary hurler of the 1970’s, Francis Loughnane. Francis and the other recipients will be presented with their award at the 13th Annual Sports Awards Presentation Dinner to be held in Racket Hall Hotel on Friday, February 4 next. Other GAA award recipients are Seamus Hennessy (Kilruane MacDonaghs) for hurling; George Hannigan (Shannon Rovers)
Information concerning all areas in the GAA will appear in this section in the future. If you wish to include any item of interest in future articles, please contact the County Public Relations Officer Ger Ryan at 0868149146 or via e-mail at pro.tipperary@gaa.ie on or before 3:00pm on Monday. Visit the Tipperary GAA web site at http://tipperary.gaa.ie to keep up to date with all the latest news in Tipperary GAA circles.
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The 12 Shopping Tips of Christmas 1. Keep receipts / proof of purchase Always ask for and keep your receipts. If an item is faulty it is much easier to get redress if you can produce proof of purchase.
Remember shops do not have to replace lost vouchers.
5. Online shopping - know your rights Remember that in addition to enjoy2. The 3 Rs of your consumer rights ing the same rights as shopping on Under the Sale of Goods Act you are the high street when you buy online, you are also entitled, in most cases, to entitled to a repair, replacement or return an unwanted item within seven refund if an item is faulty, not fit for its purpose or not as described. If this days of receipt for a no-quibble rehappens, it is the responsibility of the fund. seller to put things right. Just beware that postage and packing charges are not usually refundable on Remember you will need proof of purchase so keep your receipts. If you such unwanted items and always remain unsatisfied with how a shop is check that delivery policies meet your handling your problem, you may wish needs. to resort to the Small Claims Court Security of your personal financial for resolution of disputes covering information is a prime issue when items up to a value of €2,000. shopping online, so always look for You are not entitled to a refund if you the padlock symbol on the bottom of the website and check the seller is simply change your mind. However, many shops operate a goodwill policy reputable. of accepting unused returns, with receipts, within a stated time period. 6. Consumer rights lie with the buyer of the goods 3. Gift receipts If the item is a gift then ask for a Gift Consumer rights in relation to a product or service lie with the person who Receipt. Some shops provide these. They do not state the price of the item actually made the purchase. So if you buy a gift for someone and it turns but allow the consumer to pass on out to be faulty, you may have to seek proof of purchase with the gift. redress on that person's behalf. 4. Gift voucher expiry dates 7. Make sure the goods work as Gift vouchers / cards are a popular soon as you get home gift particularly around Christmas time. Check if there is an expiry date If the goods are faulty it is important and ensure the person receiving it will to act quickly, so always check that products are working as soon as you be able to use it in the required time.
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The 12 Shopping Tips of Christmas (Continued) get them home. This may also spare you any trauma facing the Customer Service desk with a faulty item during the mania of post-Christmas sales! Also don't leave it until Christmas morning to discover you need batteries or additional accessories. 8. Safety first Look out for the CE marking when buying toys and electrical items. The mark shows that the item conforms to essential EU health and safety requirements. Always follow safety instructions and select ageappropriate children's toys. 9. Watch out for scams If you're offered toys or other gifts at a 'knock-down price', check if the items are authentic. You have no comeback if they are counterfeit, they may not conform to important safety standards and you are promoting an illegal practice. If an offer looks too good to be true, it probably is. 10. Credit cards Don't get snowed under by debt this Christmas. Remember the cost of credit if shopping on plastic and try to spend within the limits of what you can afford to repay. Check payment deadlines for "Interest Free, Buy now, Pay Later" offers and make sure you plan to pay within the allotted time, or else
interest penalties may start to pile up! 11. Watch out for added extras Always check what is and is not included in the basic price of an item. If expensive accessories are required, factor this into your purchase decision. Think carefully about your genuine requirements before agreeing to purchase extras such as extended warranties and don't feel pressurised by hard-sell tactics. Remember that your consumer rights cannot be denied once you have a genuine consumer complaint no matter what type of warranty you have. 12. Read the small print Know what you are signing up to, particularly in the case of contracts for membership or subscriptionbased services. Be aware that you are entering into a legal contract that may commit you to remaining a member for a minimum amount of time, for example one year, or may require you to observe minimum notice periods when you wish to terminate that contract. Courtesy of National Consumer Agency www.consumerconnect.ie
Future Careers Choices & Opportunities for Youth Age: 15 to 21 Dates: 6th of December What this group is about: to inform young people about career choices and opportunities available to them. Venue: Town Hall, Banba Square Nenagh Time: 5pm to 6pm Contact: Áine Lynch, Tel: 086 1577968 Or Brid Bradshaw, Tel: 0868038429
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East Munster Youth rugby matches were severely hit with weather conditions last weekend, with only two games being played. (Nenagh Ormond v Ennis in U19), and (Cashel v Galbally in U15). The home teams were victorious in both matches. All the U17 semi-finals were cancelled, apart from the 5th place play off semi-final between Clonmel and Clanwilliam, which was conceded by Clanwilliam. The U17 semi-finals are rescheduled for the coming weekend. 5th
The December also sees a full round of U13 blitz competitions being held in Nenagh Ormond, Kilfeakle, Fethard, and Cashel. The details of the list of clubs playing at each location, are set out below. The results for last weekend’s matches at U19, U17, and U15 grades are set out alongside, as well as the listed fixtures for the coming weekend.
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Away
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05/12/10
U19 League
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Kilfeakle
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Clonmel
1pm
05/12/10
U17 League SF
Fethard
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v
Dungarvan
11am
Waterpark
05/12/10
U17 League PO
Carrick On Suir
v
11am
Carrick On Suir
05/12/10
U17 League SF
Kilfeakle
v
Thurles Nenagh Ormond
11am
Kilfeakle
05/12/10
U15 League
Kilfeakle
v
11am
Kilfeakle
05/12/10
U15 League
Cashel
v
Clanwilliam Nenagh Ormond
11am
Cashel
05/12/10
U15 League
Thurles
v
Galbally
11am
Thurles
05/12/10
U15 League
Carrick On Suir
v
Waterpark “A”
11am
Carrick On Suir
05/12/10
U15 League
Clonmel
v
Fethard
11am
Clonmel
05/12/10
U15 League
Waterford City
v
Dungarvan
11am
Waterford City
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RSA Top 10 Safety Tips for Driving in Snow and Ice The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has issued its ‘Top 10 Safety Tips’ for motorists driving in snow and ice. They are; 1. Get a grip. Remember your only contact with the road surface is your tyres so it’s vital that they are up to the task in icy and snowy conditions. Check tyres, including spare wheel, to ensure minimum tread depth of 1.6mm and that they are inflated to the correct tyre pressure. Lack of grip can occur even on treated roads so drive slowly in the highest gear possible, manoeuvre gently and avoid harsh braking. Replace tyres if necessary. 2. Make sure you can see. Clear your windows and mirrors before you set out, carry a screen scraper and de-icer. Do not use hot water on the windscreen as it can crack the glass. Replace windshield wiper blades if necessary. De-mist the inside of your windows thoroughly. Make sure your windshield washer system works and is full of an anti-icing fluid. Remember too that heavy snowfall will reduce visibility! Watch out for grit/salt spreaders and snow ploughs. The glare from the sun can be dazzling in the winter when the sun is low in the sky, so wear sunglasses in these conditions. 3. Check & use your lights. Use your dipped headlights so that others will see you. Make sure your headlights and taillights are all in working order, replace broken bulbs. Make sure lights are clear of snow. 4. Gently does it. Manoeuvre gently, slow down and leave extra distance between you and the vehicle in front. Too much steering is bad and avoid harsh braking and acceleration. Use the highest gear possible to avoid wheel spin. Select a low gear when travelling downhill especially if through bends. Falling snow, fog, rain, or hail will reduces visibility. Do not hang on to the tail lights of the vehicle in front of you as it can give a false sense of security. When you slow down, use your brakes so that the brake lights warn drivers behind you. 5. Watch out for "black ice." If the road looks polished or glossy it could be, "black ice” one of winters worst hazards: Black Ice is difficult to see! It is nearly transparent ice that often looks like a harmless puddle or is overlooked entirely. Watch out for black ice, especially in sheltered / shaded areas on roads, under trees and adjacent to high walls. 6. Give yourself a brake. If you get into a skid, you need to know if your vehicle has ABS (Anti- Lock Braking Systems). After you "Step" on the brake the ABS begins cycling — you will feel pulses in the pedal or hear the system working. It's easy to properly use antilock brakes: Remember - Step, Stay and Steer. Step on the pedal. Stay on the pedal. Steer around the obstacle. (A warning: A little bit of steering goes a very long way in an emergency).
For vehicles without ABS, you'll have to rely on the old-fashioned ‘Cadence Braking’ system: Push the brake pedal until the wheels stop rolling, then immediately release the brake enough to allow the wheels to begin turning again. Repeat this sequence rapidly. Your goal is to have the tyres producing maximum grip regardless of whether the surface is snow or ice. 7. How does your vehicle help? Check in your owner’s manual and find out if your vehicle has any safety assist technology like Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) and know how they assist your driving in severe weather conditions. But remember technology offers no miracles. Don't let these lull you into overestimating the available traction. 8. Be Prepared! In prolonged icy or snowy driving conditions it is advisable to carry the following in the boot of the car a. High Visibility Vest b. Tow rope c. Spare bulbs d. Spare fuel e. A shovel f. Appropriate footwear in case you have to leave your vehicle ie boots g. A hazard warning triangle h. Spare wheel (with tyre at correct pressure and tread) i. De-icing equipment (Both for glass and door locks) j. First aid kit (in good order) k. A fire extinguisher (fully operative) l. A working torch m. A car blanket, additional clothing & some food and water In preparation for driving you should also ensure:
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n. The vehicle is properly maintained, serviced and engine oil viscosity is suitable for cold conditions. o. Have the strength of coolant/antifreeze measured. p. Ensure vehicle has adequate supply of fuel for journey. q. Consider carrying some salt or sand. And r. Give someone an estimated time of arrival at your proposed destination. Carry a mobile phone and spare, fully charged, battery (if you don’t have a car charger) 9. Get informed. Listen to local weather and traffic reports. The RSA has prepared a helpful guide ‘Severe Weather Advice for Road Users’ which you can download from the RSA’s website. It has lots more useful advice on dealing with the difficult road conditions 10. Stay at home. The best thing to do in extremely bad weather is to stay off the road. Take heed of warnings not to go out. This leaves the emergency services free to deal with real emergencies instead of rounding up stranded motorists.
The Organising Committee of the Kidney Institute Fundraiser being held in The Monks Bar, Thurles on Wed 15th Dec. L-R, Standing: M O'Gorman, E Nevin, M Walsh, Garda D Cleere, M Carew. Seated: Danielle Walsh, Seamus Cooke.
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‘A Stroll Down The Old Boreen’ A photgraphic memory on DVD launc night A great night was had by all at the launch of 'A Stroll Down The Old Boreen' DVD. It was held in Carrs Pub, Kilcommon Village on the 8th Oct. This project was the brain child of Eileen Power Quinlan, a Thurles lady now living in Kilcommon. Eileen gave 50% from the proceeds of the DVD to North Tipperary Hospice and 50% of the proceeds to Parish Funds (Kilcommon, Rearcross & Hollyford). Also on the night there were tickets sold separately with the proceeds split between animal shelters, Cottage Rescue and Tipperary Friends of Animals, as Eileen has a great love for animals. The DVD is a photgraphy view of rural life and it's people. Eileen has seen many changes in rural life down through the years, and sadly the decline of the landscape and the loss of many of it's people. So for her to be able to capture the heart of rural life on DVD and give something back was a joy. With her great interest in rural life, it's people and it's history, there could be more treasures to come....
Eilenn would like to thank everyone who let her take their photo and for welcoming her into their homes (and the lovely cups of tea). A special thanks to the many families who let her keep photos of their loved ones on the DVD, who are no longer with us (RIP). She has dedicated this DVD to her late mother Breda Power (RIP) Thurles and her late Father in Law Tommy Quinlan (RIP). "You could travel the World a million times over and never meet two kinder souls". Eileen would like to thank the following who came to the launch of her DVD 'A Stroll Down The Old Boreen': John Keenehan, Lord Mayor of Thurles, Michael Lowry TD, Billy Clancy Cllr, Maria McGrath, North Tipperary Hospice, Fr Dan Woods, PP Kilcommon, Fr James O Donoghue, Hollyford, Michael Smith former TD, Willie Kennedy former Cllr, and thanks to all who came from near and far on the night and for making this DVD such a success. A special thanks to the people of Kilcommon, Rearcross, Hollyford and surrounding villages. EcoHair, located near the Post Office in Nenagh, is an unusual addition to the town. It is an organic hairdressers. What this means is all natural and organic products are used within, literally meaning no chemicals are used and all ingredients in the products have not been sprayed with pesticides. EcoHair is perfect for people who are worried about the environment we live in and who are concerned with all the chemicals we are exposed to. The design of ecoHair has been focused on healing. The lighting in the shop is all LED lighting. Nasa have shown results when using this lighting for healing purposes. They promote wound healing and prevention of further wounds having been caused by radiation in cancer patients. led lights reduce the risk of infections in patients with compromised immune systems.
The paint used for the walls was natural and therefore protects people from toxins normally found in conventional paints. The water is filtered to remove fluoride and chlorine. The towels used are also organic. The idea is to create a complete holistic experience from the moment you walk through the door. The music is soft and soothing therefore also promoting healing. Studies have shown that people in coma's and with other illnesses recover faster when listening to Mozart, Chopin, the sea and other classic sounds and music. A full range of organic teas are on offer complimentary to the customer to help make the whole experience more holistic. For more information contact Jeanne Kelly 067-33833 or visit www.ecohair.vpweb.com
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Save Nenagh Hospital.....It saved my life Book to raise funds for Nenagh Hospital and The Irish Cancer Society by Terry Kennedy In August 2008 Terry Kennedy underwent urgent surgery in Nenagh Hospital which saved his life and then went on to battle against cancer. He has published a book entitled ‘Save Nenagh Hospital - It saved my life’. All profits from the sale of the book go to Nenagh Hospital and The Irish Cancer Society. The book is very affordably priced at €1, made possible by a number of genTerry explains in the foreword to the book “The purpose of this book is to raise funds for Nenagh Hospital and Cancer Research. I am most anxious to relate how Nenagh Hospital was so important in my survival at a crucial time in cancer treatment. I also wish to highlight the gratitude I feel towards all the members of the medical profession in various hospitals around the country for the excellent care and attention which I have received. My story is a moving one and deserves a wide audience. All profits from the sale of the book will go directly to the concerns mentioned
erous sponsors who contributed towards its production. The book is available in all good newsagents and other outlets along with in Tescos in Roscrea, Thurles, Nenagh and Birr. To support these very important causes and learn of Terry’s experiences over the past number of years we urge you to pick up a copy today.
above. I earnestly request that you support the advertisers who have contributed generously towards the production of the book”. Terry is especially keen to express his gratitude to those who helped make the launch night a huge success “Special thanks to Florrie Spillane and all his staff in Damer Court Hotel on the night of the launch. Especially the management team of Vinnie and Sharon who were brilliant in the lead up and carrying off of the event and to everybody invited.”
Cover of the book which is available in outlets throughout Tipperary for €1 Terry Kennedy, Liam Donoghue, 1973 Winning All Ireland Limerick player, who launched the book in the Damer Court Hotel, Mr David Waldron, Surgeon, Limerick Regional Hospital, Rose O Dea, Irish Cancer Society, Pat Dunlea, Friends of Nenagh Hospital. Photo courtesy PJ Wright, Roscrea
Margaret Naughton, Women Pro Health, Terry Kennedy and Marguerite Ryan, Women Pro Health at the launch in the Damer Court Hotel Photo courtesy PJ Wright, Roscrea
Denis Allen who played the music in the Damer Court Hotel on the night of the launch along with the author Terry Kennedy. Photo courtesy PJ Wright, Roscrea
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Stitchrite, Tipperary Town Opening nights for New Premises
Paddy Cullen from Thurles at Aras an Uachtarain
Stitchrite would just like to thank its old and new customers in their support of the recent opening nights for their recently renovated premises. See photos below. Expanding from ladies & gents clothing alterations into garment printing, embroidery service & now stockists of the Greenhouse clothing range from Denmark with Margaret Kingston . All enquiries welcome.
United Nations Veteran; Paddy Cullen, the Quarry, Mitchel street, Thurles, was afforded a céad míle fáilte at the Aras by President Mary McAleese on Monday November 8th on the 50th Anniversary of the Niemba Ambush.
Winter Birds - The Robin The Robin (Spideog in Irish), is probably the favourite of all the winter birds. The male and the female have similar plumage with the orange breast while the babies are a spotted brown and white with patches of orange gradually appearing. Robins live to about 1.1 years generally but have been known to survive up to 12 years. They rear 2-3 broods each season and the chicks are fed by both parents. They have a fluting warbling song in the breeding season and often sing into the evening and night leading them to be confused with the Nightingale. The Robin is the only Irish bird that sings continually throughout the winter. Male Robins are noted for their highly aggressive territorial behaviour. They will attack other males that stray into their territories, and have been observed attacking other small birds without apparent provocation. Such attacks sometimes lead to fatalities, accounting for up to 10% of adult Robin deaths in some areas.
An old folk tale seeks to explain the Robin's distinctive breast. Legend has it that when Jesus was dying on the cross, the Robin, then simply brown in colour, flew to his side and sang into his ear in order to comfort him in his pain. The blood from his wounds stained the Robin's breast, and thereafter all Robins got the mark of Christ's blood upon them. Robins first appeared on Christmas cards in the 1860's and the postmen delivering them in their red coats became known as Robins. It was believed that to harm a robin or it's eggs resulted in crooked fingers and a robin entering a house was a sign of forthcoming death while in the southeast of Ireland, a robin entering a house meant impending frost. Robins are one of the friendliest birds and can be encourage to feed from the hand. It is believed that there are about 4 million robins in Ireland and they eat worms, seeds, fruits and insects.
Paddy was overwhelmed by the welcome given to him by our President where she welcomed each member of the visiting party individually and posed for many photographs. Paddy described the President as the perfect Host, he said “Mrs McAleese is the most pleasant, welcoming and accommodating lady I have had the pleasure and privilege to shake hands with. She could not have been more facilitating to me or my comrades on this, also, the 50th Anniversary of the Irish involvement in UN Peace Keeping Missions. Mrs McAleese remained with our party late into the evening, having afforded us all the time in the world. She recalled stories from her youth in Ardoyne, Belfast, where she was the eldest of nine children. Her family was forced to leave the area when the Troubles broke out, she informed us.”
“As a native of the Quarry, in Thurles, I am delighted and indeed honoured to have been invited by President McAleese on this very special occasion. I am fortunate to be back here in the Capital 50 years on, having flown to the Congo from Casement Aerodrome in the Summer of 1960. My near neighbour from Limekiln Lane, Martin Moynihan, also served overseas during that four year, Congo Mission.” The President had a special word for the two Swedish interpreters, also present, who came to the aid of Tom Kenny, one of the survivors of Niemba all those years ago. “Corporal Hamilton, whose dad served alongside me in the Congo, gave us a grand tour of the Aras which was built in 1751”. When asked if he was looking forward to the 100 Anniversary of the Irish Defence Forces involvement in UN Peace Keeping Missions. A sprightly Paddy replied only - with a wry smile.
Nenagh Arts Centre Outspoken Priest looks at future of Catholic Church in Ireland Well known Redemptorist priest Fr. Tony Flannery comes to Nenagh Arts Centre on Wednesday evening, 8th of December at 8 p.m. to speak as part of the Arts Centre’s ongoing Town Hall meetings. Flannery, who writes a monthly column for the Redemptorist Magazine ‘Reality’ is in Nenagh to discuss the difficulties facing the church at this time and to suggest ways forward for clergy and laity alike. While much criticism has been leveled at bishops and the higher echelons of the clergy, Flannery along with others, is one of the chief proponents of the Association of Catholic Priests which hopes to “provide a voice for Irish Catholic Priests at a time when that voice is largely silent and needs to be expressed.”
The Association also notes other aims of allowing an opportunity for priests “to engage proactively with the crucial debates” in Irish society and seek “full implementation of the vision and teaching of the Second Vatican Council”. It would also seek “a redesigning of ministry in the church” so as to involve “the entire faith community”, and a restructuring of governance in the church, encouraging service rather than power and a culture of transparency “particularly in the appointment of church leaders”. These meetings have been attended in significant numbers by priests from across the country. Town Hall Meetings are free and those attending can ask the speaker questions following his initial presentation. More details on this and other Arts Centre events on www.nenagharts.com
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Mayor congratulates winners in C.A.V.A Community and Voluntary Awards As Mayor of Nenagh I would like to congratulate the winners and participants of the C.A.V.A Community and Voluntary Awards which were held in the wonderful Borrisoleigh community hall last Friday night 19th Nov. I was delighted to be one of the sponsors of the event and will continue to support it for the coming years. You would think at the moment with all the doom and gloom in the media that there wasn’t anything worthwhile going on. Friday night’s event was a wonderful festival of volunteerism in a hall that owed its existence to our wonderful community spirit in Tipperary. On the way to the event on Friday night I passed the lights of Nenagh A.f.c Brickfields and Nenagh Ormond Rugby where children were taking part in activities which wouldn’t be available to those children if it wasn’t for the voluntary sector giving up their free time. We had a strong voluntary sector before the recession and we will have a strong voluntary sector after the recession.
The award winners were 1/ Environment Borrisokane Town Park Committee 2/ Arts Culture and Developmet Lorrha Development Association 3/ Youth and Sports Nenagh Canoe Club 4/ Economic Sliabh Feilim Community and Voluntary Co Op Rearcross 5/ Social Inclusion Aras Fóileann Nenagh 6/ Community Empowerment Cabra Wetlands Thurles and the overall winner was Lorrha Development association. It was a diverse community festival which showed the spread of our volunteerism in Tipperary. There was also certificates handed out to the wonderful people Nenagh Mayor, presenting Nenagh Canoe Club with the Youth and sports award also in photograph is Paraig Horan chairman C.A.V.A. who qualified for Certificates in Community Addiction Studies by Rionach Power of the Midlands Drugs Taskforce. This will enable those participants to help their communities in the fight against the evil of Drugs. I congratulate everybody involved in the night and I look forward to being a part of it for years to come.
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Letters to the Editor The final act of treachery by our sovereign Government Yesterday the Irish Government handed over what was left of our Sovereignty to Europe and turned us into subjects of the European Union. This wasn’t an act that was planned in one day but it was started in 2003 when the Irish Government decided to hand over our economic independence by joining the Euro. Sinn Fein were the only political party that pleaded against this at the time but Fianna Fail Fine Gael and Labour walked us into the doomsday scenario that we now face. There will be those that tell us that we did well in Europe but I will guarantee that the hundreds of billions that we now owe to European Bondholders( foreign banks total exposure to Ireland is 524.4 BILLION EUROS) far out weighs the financial gain from Europe. We will be told that we had no choice but the fact is that Ireland had the European caught by the you know what’s and we had a real chance of getting a once in a lifetime deal from the Europeans to help them save the European project. We ended up with a loan at 5.8% imposed on us by Europe and we were also made clear out our pension reserves which were supposed to guarantee the our future generations in their old age ( not to be drawn down until 2025) and of course the real cost of yesterday was what was left of our sovereignty. All of this bye the way is not for the benefit of the health services, crumbling public services devastated businesses or financially stricken families but it is all done to ensure
that the bondholders are not burned by our corrupted banking system. This is being forced on us by the European Political Elite so keen to rescue a Project that has failed. This European Project that was rammed down our throats in Nice 1 and Nice 2 Lisbon 1 and Lisbon 2 where our own political elite Fainna Fail Fine Gael Labour and the Lowryites refused to listen to the people forcing us to hand over more power to Europe by ignoring the will of the Irish People in the initial votes. It is interesting to see that three of the countries that have rowed in to help us out recently were Denmark Sweden and the Uk who kept their financial independence by staying out of the Euro. What can we do about this first of all I feel that what happened yesterday is constituently illegal and I will be investigating that with a view to challenging the decision but you can certainly do something about it soon by getting rid of the political elite that have served us so badly in those European polls. When we have cast the political elite from office we then have to bar any of the Architects of this disaster from ever holding public office again and investigate their crimes against the people of Ireland and if they are proven guilty they should lose their fat pensions and live on the state pension like everyone else. Yours sincerely Cllr. Séamie Morris 29/11/10
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Oxfam Ireland appeal to people of Tipperary This November and December, Oxfam Ireland is urging locals to choose their Christmas presents from its alternative gifts catalogue Unwrapped.
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If you cannot decide which life changing gift idea would best suit the person you are buying the gift for, then why not consider the all new Unwrapped Gift voucher? You choose the amount and the money is used wherever it is most needed by Oxfam Ireland.
According to Oxfam Head of Fundraising Peter Anderson, “In previous years, Tipperary’s support for Unwrapped has been terrific. Last year Co Tipperary raised over €6,000 towards Unwrapped. If that figure can be matched again it would help hundreds of families in Africa. It’s not every day your shopping list includes an entire fruit and vegetable garden or teacher training, it might well feature a turkey but not one whose job is to be a life changer. We know times are hard at the moment but we hope the Tipperary community will continue to buy Christmas gifts like these to help put an end to global poverty.”
When the Gavinara family from Malawi received a Goat gift from Oxfam Unwrapped, it put in motion the life-changing chain of events that Unwrapped gifts create. According to Nora Gavinara, “We received our goat four years ago. Since then it’s had nine kids. We have sold five and still have four plus one large female. The first kid we sold paid for our children to go to secondary school. We used the goat manure as fertiliser on our crops and vegetables, and it made a real difference. We harvested at least 25 bags of maize. We kept 20 for food and sold the rest. We also grow tomatoes, green beans and pumpkins in the garden and if we ever need a little extra, we know we can sell a goat.”
Wednesday Dec. 15th Auction of signed Tipp, Irish & Cork Jerseys by Micheal Muircheartaigh & Players + other sporting items. This year the Oxfam Ireland Liam McCarthy and Tipp Team, the Rattler+Friends with Tipp Fm Sports Team Unwrapped range of gifts has to attend. increased again, with eight fantastic new gifts including: 3 bags of seeds Raffle Tickets 5 euro each (€7), Turkey (€20), Feed a family Or book of 6 for 25 euro (€23), Mum and baby (€36), Teach 1 Evening Meal & Overnight @ Hayes Hotel for 2 Adults 2Kids + a teacher (€45), Pair of rabbits Two Mascots @ Tipp v Kilk. League Game, Feb 12 @7.30pm (€25), Emergency kit for a family 2; Evening Meal & Overnight @ Anner Hotel for 2 Adults 2 Kids + (€39) and, new and exclusive to the Tipp Fm Guest with Paddy & Tom @ Tipp v Kilk.game Feb 12 Unwrapped range of gifts in 2010, 3 Evening Meal & Overnight @ Croke Park Hotel for 2 the Unwrapped Gift voucher. Adults 2Kids Tour of Croke Park Stadium & Museum 4; Two Tickets; All Ireland Hurling Final 2011 Unwrapped Turkeys aren’t just for 5; Two Tickets; Munster Hurling Final 2011 Christmas, choosing this gift 6; Season Pass 2011 to Semple Stadium ensures that not only will the Turkey be happy and healthy come the New Year, but also a family in
You can purchase an Unwrapped gift online at www.oxfamireland.org/unwrapped, over the phone by calling1850 30 40 55, or.in Oxfam Ireland shops, The following Unwrapped gifts: 3 bags of seeds, Flock of chicks, School books and Feed a family are all available with Tesco Clubcard Deals. Simply exchange your Tesco Clubcard Vouchers for Deals tokens to pay for an Unwrapped gift. For more information visit www.tesco.ie/clubcarddeals
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Adjoining Monaincha Spa. Ph: 0505-23757
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Glow Carmel Ryan, freelance make-up artist, available for weddings. For details and photo gallery, visit www.glowcarmelryan.com. 087-2773351 iss158
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Sell Your Car Text with Photo €20
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Health & Safety, Butler Safety Services Manual handling training-General Safety consultancy-Safety statementsCraft de Crumic: for that special wedding or Traffic Management plans. Call Niall: 086- Christmas Gift - clocks, mirrors, tables - in 3890608 iss1 classy wood designs, Phone 062-71187 iss156 Craft Classes starting shortly in Thurles, knitting, crochet, x/stitch, patchwork, TV 30” screen, Panasonic, on stand, perfect Christmas cards & gifts, fascinator hats. condition. Also portable TV. Ph: 087Afternoon & evenings. Phone 087-7594825 6856868 or 087-2512783
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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning 3 Piece Suite €150 - 1 room €60 - 2 rooms €100 3 rooms €140 Stairs & landing €70
Also, Floor Tiles & Grout Cleaned
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Fergus Ryan 087-9144568
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Jones Brothers
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Counselling
by Jim O Shea
Abuse Why do people abuse. (continued from previous issue)
Narcissistic Personality Disorder have strong abusive tendencies. Both these disorders are amenable to therapy, and are well explained by Beverly Engel. People who have a dissociative disorder may also act in a violent or abusive manner. In both these cases, while the result on the victim is traumatic, the abuse must be considered in the context of illness rather than within the context of an abusive relationship situation.
Some psychologists support this view that abuse is rooted in childhood trauma that has not been resolved. As has been shown in previous articles childhood abuse or trauma can freeze a person’s feelings, cause them to split, and fill them with rage. The abuser is filled with pain, and does not recognise this but falls into a pattern of Being addicted to drugs may also abuse to relieve this pain or rage. cause a person to use abusive behavAs I have said when beginning this iour, and lose control during an arguseries of articles on abuse, some writ- ment. This does not, however, excuse ers assert that physical abuse is not such behaviour, because the abuser has about anger or rage, since the abuser not exercised responsibility regarding makes the choice to discriminate the use of drugs. whom he will abuse. These writers claim that control is the motivating I wish to acknowledge Beverly Engel, factor. You will have noticed that the Patricia Evans, Alice Miller, and Naoword ‘control’ occurs again and again mei Will. in these articles. When the abuser is a male it can often be assumed that the control is about patriarchal ideas of possession and ownership. This is beautifully illustrated by Naomei Will through the character Rose in her book Within the Walls of Silence. Jim O’Shea works as a counsellor Controlling others kills the shame the abusers feel. But shame also breeds from Furze, Thurles. Ph. 087 8211009 rage, and I feel that physical abusers www.jimoshea.net . JimO’Shea’s are raging as well as being control book ‘When a child dies. Footsteps of freaks. But the crucial factor is that all abusers have a low sense of self-es- a Grieving Family’ is published by teem and self-worth, and being in con- Veritas. The royalties from this book trol brings a sense of safety. And the question must be asked why some peo- will go tosthe Children’s Hospital in ple have a low sense of self-esteem. Crumlin. Surely it comes from childhood, and particularly from an abusive childhood?
The abuser may be a victim and certainly feels like a victim, and sometimes carries out the abuse as a way of retribution or revenge. Sometime they portray themselves as victims, and load their partners with guilt. Abusers feel that they are entitled to inflict pain on others. Indeed they may not even see that they are doing so. Denial is a common outlook of abusers. In some cases abusiveness may be the result of mental illness such as schizophrenia. It is also held that people with Borderline Personality Disorder and
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