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There was once a man from the city who was visiting a small farm, and during this visit he saw a farmer feeding pigs in a most extraordinary manner. The farmer would lift a pig up to a nearby apple tree, and the pig would eat the apples off the tree directly. The farmer would move the pig from one apple to another until the pig was satisfied, then he would start again with another pig.

The city man watched this activity for some time with great astonishment. Finally, he could not resist saying to the farmer, "This is the most inefficient method of feeding pigs that I can imagine. Just think of the time that would be saved if you simply shook the apples off the tree and let the pigs eat them from the ground!"

The farmer looked puzzled and replied, "What's time to a pig?"

A lady is having a bad day at the roulette tables in Las Vegas. She's down to her last €50. Exasperated, she exclaims, "What rotten luck!

What in the world should I do now?"

A man standing next to her, trying to calm her down, suggests, "I don't know. Why don't you play your age?" Then he walked away.

Moments later, his attention is grabbed by a great commotion at the roulette table. Maybe, she won! He

rushes back to the table and pushes his way through the crowd. The lady is lying limp on the floor, with the table operator kneeling over her.

The man is stunned. He asks, "What happened? Is she alright?"

The roulette wheel operator replied, "I don't know. She put all her money on 29. When 36 came up, she just fainted!"

There was a man driving down the road behind an 18 wheeler, at every stoplight the trucker would get out of the cab, run back and bang on the trailer door. After seeing this at several intersections in a row the motorist followed him until he pulled into a parking lot. When they both had come to a stop the truck driver once again jumped out and started banging on the trailer door. The motorist went up to him and said, "I don't mean to be nosey but why do you keep banging on that door?"

To which the trucker replied, "Sorry, can't talk now, I have 20 tons of canaries and a 10 ton limit, I have to keep half of them in the air all the time!"

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When I became a young man, I learned the sad fact was that I could not please any of them.

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North Tipperary Macra The inaugural meeting of the new North Tipperary County Executive was held last Friday in Cullen's, Moyne. A comprehensive calendar of events have been planned for the forthcoming year. The committee wished every success to Marie O'Keeffe from Ballysloe who will be representing the county in the International Miss Macra competition at the end of the month.

Clodagh Macra held a very successful ice cream funday on July 3rd in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland. A great day was enjoyed by both young and old in a sunbasked Templederry. A total of 1300 was raised on the day which will be donated to the local branch of Down Syndrome Ireland over the coming weeks. Clodagh Macra would like to take this opportunity to thank all who supported their very worthy funday.

Also Moyne/Templetuohy Macra held its AGM last week at which a new committee for the forthcoming year was elected. The new committee is as follows: Noel Walsh (Charirman), Martin Fogarty (Secretary), Marie O'Keeffe (Treasurer), Roisin Ryan (PRO), Eamon Travers (President), Louise O'Dywer (Vice-Treasurer), Cait Hoyne (Vice-PRO), Deirdra O'Keeffe and Kevin Aherne (Club Development Officers). The outgoing committee wish to thank all those that supported them throughout the past year and hope that new committee can retain the club of the year title which it club currently holds. All the club would like to wish Marie O'Keeffe the best of luck representing North Tipperary in the 40th International Miss Macra competition to be held from 28th July - 1st August.

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Make a Difference Are you interested in volunteering but don’t know where to start? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Would you like to learn new skills? Then come along to one of the North Tipperary Volunteer Fairs taking place this July.

At the fairs you’ll have the opportunity to meet organisations who are looking for new volunteers. Find out what they do, if you can get involved and how.

The fairs will feature stands from volunteer organisations across North Tipperary, urban and rural. So no matter where you live, come along and you might find the perfect volunteer match!

The Volunteer Fairs will take place in: Thurles Shopping Centre on Friday

22nd July from 5-8 p.m.; Grant’s Hotel in Roscrea on Saturday 23rd from 12-3 p.m. and Nenagh Arts Centre on Sunday 24th from 12-3 p.m.

We’ll have lots of family fun on the day too, with face painters, spot prizes and lots more! So bring the whole family to this community event.

These fairs have been organised by North Tipperary Volunteer Fair Steering Committee, led by Europe Direct Information Centre in Thurles Library.

This event has received funding from the European Commission. Contact Thurles Library on 0504 29720 for more information.

Bellefield House And Fancroft Mill Bellefield House and Gardens, Shinrone and Fancroft Mill and Gardens, Roscrea were featured on Nationwide, RTE 1 on Wednesday July 13th at 7 p.m. Both venues are members of the Lough Derg Garden Trail. Extensive conservation and restoration programmes are in progress in each of these beautiful local properties. Both Bellefield and Fancroft are members of Ireland’s Hidden Places, a grouping of five, independent, privately owned properties who provide distinctive self catering accommodation in the locality. (www.irelandshiddenplaces.com) In Bellefield the 2 acre walled garden has been retrieved from wilderness under the direction of its owner, architect and gardener, Angela Jupe. It is open May to September on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday from 10.30 am to 5 pm and by appointment on other days for groups. (Tel: 0505 47766).

At Fancroft, (Fionn Choradh) the white weir, a major conservation work schedule is nearing completion on the mill complex. Guided by Marcus and

Irene Sweeney, it has been in progress since 2007. Locally known as Murray’s mill, this protected structure [OF 320] is looking marvellous once more. The refurbished water wheel is turning again. The fine stone work of the imposing façade, some dating from the early 1800’s, is a pleasure to behold.

Visitors, by appointment, are welcome at Fancroft Mill and Gardens, with refreshments served in the Mill Tea rooms. [Tel: 0505 31484 . e.mail : millgardens@gmail.com]

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43rd Annual Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival The 43rd Annual Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival will take place from Friday 5th to Friday 12th August. During that week the town of Birr will welcome locals and visitors, old friends and new to enjoy the historic atmosphere of this beautiful Georgian Heritage town. Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival is one of Ireland’s longest running and most successful festivals and is the highlight in Birr and Offaly’s calendar of cultural events. Its all-inclusive programme of entertainment appeals to a wide audience - visitors and locals are invited to step back in time by enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Birr; its history and heritage, and to revel in its contemporary culture with a dynamic range of vintage and modern events throughout the Festival Week.

The Opening Weekend sees a number exciting events taking place including the Official Opening of the Visual Arts Trail 2011, the launch of the Flower Festival “Our Heritage Town”, the Olde Time Traditional Fair, the Ormond Flying Club’s Annual Fly-In, the Artisan and Craft Market and the welcome return of the AIB Photojournalism Exhibition.

One of the Festival highlights, the Vintage Parade promises fantastic family entertainment, transforming sleepy Sunday streets into a carnival of vintage cars, engines and bikes, horses and carriages, floats, a wonderful array of music and street theatre for all ages to enjoy.

Since the Festival began the Arts have played a central role. This year’s Visual Arts Trail 2011 features over 50 visiting

and local artists showcasing work in all media. Exhibitions are located across town in nontraditional spaces; with lots of artistic surprises in shop windows too! Dance performances, creative writing workshops & readings, artist talks and craft workshops are also featured.

Theatre lovers are encouraged to don their tennis whites on opening night and be fascinated by the strange and wonderful tale of Love All at Wilmer Tennis Club. Highly entertaining lunchtimes are planned at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre with productions of Melody and Dinner for One. The 42nd Annual Antique & Fine Art Fair has been a central part of the Festival since its launch in 1969. Furniture, silver, porcelain, clocks, garden furniture, jewelry, linen and pictures will be on display and for sale for three days during the Festival.

With annual favorites and new events, vintage flavour and modern entertainment throughout, the 43rd Annual Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival promises to be an exciting and vibrant festival celebrating Birr’s remarkable heritage and culture, inspiring participation & enjoyment in everyone who makes the effort to come out & sample the events.

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Our under 21 hurlers put up a brave battle after a nightmare start before losing to Cork by 4-19 to 1-21 in the Bord Gáis Munster semi-final at Semple Stadium on Friday night. Our thanks are due to the players and the management team – Ken Hogan, TJ Connolly and William Maher – for all their hard work preparing for this championship.

get back into the county championship if they win the Mid final. This weekend Galtee Rovers / St. Pecaun will play JK Brackens in Holycross on Saturday evening at 5.45pm on Saturday evening followed by Moyne Templetuohy against Arravale Rovers at 7.30pm.

VISIT OF MAC CARTHY CUP TO MICHAEL HOGAN’S RESIDENCE

History was made on Friday last July 15 in the small town land of Aughvaneen in the Grangemockler Ballyneale Parish. History is of course no stranger to this beautiful spot nestled The Tipperary senior hurling team in the quiet countryside in the valley will train at Clonmel GAA grounds this Thursday evening at 7.30pm. The of famed Slievenamon. For it was training session has been organised in from here nearly ninety one years ago association with Place 4U, a voluntary that a young Michael Hogan, just twenty four years of age and in his project dedicated to providing for the prime, left this quaint and lovely needs of young and older people in South Tipperary. Team manager, De- farmhouse to travel to Croke Park to play football for his native County in clan Ryan and a number of players that ill-fated game versus Dublin, the will be at the GAA grounds from 5.30pm for a publicity event hosted by aftermath of which became known as Bloody Sunday. A promise made in Place 4U. All are welcome but supSeptember 2010 was fulfilled when porters are asked to co-operate fully Eoin Kelly captain of the Tipperary with stewards on the evening. senior hurling team complete with the Mac Carthy cup and the recently acCOUNTY SENIOR HURLING quired Munster cup arrived on the CHAMPIONSHIP doorstep at Aughvaneen to be greeted The county senior hurling champion- by Michael Hogan, nephew of the great Mick Hogan. Those present, ship round 1 took place last weekend and there were wins for Borris-Ileigh, who included Barry O Brien, County Chairman; Sean Nugent Vice ChairLorrha and Dorrha, Upperchurch man; Dick Egan, South Board ChairDrombane and Burgess. The losers from these games, Ballingarry, Cashel man; Joe Brennan, South Vice Chairman; Johnson Lyons, King Cormacs, Moneygall and Moycarkey-Borris go into the Ó Riain Cup Grangemockler/Ballyneale Club Chairman; Debbie Murphy, Club Seccompetition. The remaining Round 1 retary and Jerry Ring, former West games will be played this weekend.

Board Secretary; all felt a great sense On Saturday evening at The Ragg, of pride and of history as Eoin Kelly Roscrea will play Boherlahan Dualla at 2.15 pm and Thurles Sarsfields will carried that special silverware across the threshold of that famous residence play Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams at 4pm. On Sunday evening Kil- for the first time. The visitors were enthralled both by the welcome and ruane MacDonaghs will play by the old world charm of this country Borrisokane in Moneygall at 6.30pm and Ballybacon Grange will play Por- farmhouse the walls of which are adorned by family photographic memtroe at Dundrum at 7pm. Extra time orabilia from the dim and distant past. will be played in the event of draws.

The admission charge for all first Our thanks are due to Michael Hogan round games, including double headers, is €5 for adults. Juveniles are free. for the welcome and we hope that in his time a Tipperary captain will This is a very good price particularly bring the Sam Maguire cup back to for double headers and is being done rest on his kitchen table. What a tribto encourage bigger attendances and ute that would be to the man who to acknowledge the great support regave his life for the games he loved. ceived from Tipperary people.

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Eire Og Annacarty defeated last year’s beaten finalists Loughmore Castleiney last weekend in the first round of the county senior football championship. Loughmore can still

Congratulations to Ger Corbett, Programme Editor at Semple Stadium on winning the McNamee Award for the best GAA match programme for 2010 in respect of the Tipperary County

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FRIENDS OF TIPP FOOTBALL GOLF CHALLENGE There was a fine turn out in Clonmel last Friday for the South qualifier of the County Tipperary GAA Inter-Club Golf Challenge. Scoring was very good in difficult conditions. The qualifiers for the Grand Final in Dundrum are Brian McNally, Edgar Lonergan, Jim Ryan and Tom Duggan 102 points; Dermot Maher, Dermot O'Shea, Donal Ryan and Steven O'Brien 99 points (on count back).

Thanks to all the players who participated and to the clubs who gave their support.

SYMPATHY We extend our sympathy to the family of Peggy Morrissey, Castle View, Foxfort, Bansha who died recently.

Her son Paddy played all grades football for Tipperary and also was former manager of the County Senior Football team and the County Ladies Football team. Her grandsons, Colin and Pa, also played hurling and football for Tipperary and Mairéad, her granddaughter, won an All-Ireland Ladies Football Medal with Tipperary two years ago. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis.

TIPPERARY CLUBS DRAW Congratulations to Adam McNamara of Gortroe, Mitchelstown (ticket sold

by Skeheenarinky club) who won the star prize of a car or €15,000 in this month’s Tipperary clubs draw which was held in the Bridge House Pub in Golden on Friday night last. Kathleen Hayes of Drombane (ticket sold by

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Upperchurch Drombane club) won second prize of €10,000. Moyle Rovers won the special club prize of €1,000.

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TIPPERARY SUPPORTERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP We would like to remind supporters who did not yet get round to renewing their membership and potential new members that it is still possible to join the Supporters Club for 2011. As well as on line, membership is available in the GAA Shop in Thurles and in the premises of Tony Lowry, Main Street, Tipperary Town; Jerry Moynihan, Gladstone Street, Clonmel; and Noel Ryan, Parnell Street, Thurles. Adult Members will be entered in Ticket Draws for five pairs of stand tickets before Tipperary's All-Ireland semifinal game. They will also be entered in a Draw for an All-Ireland Hurling Weekend stay at the Four Star Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Dublin (match tickets included). Also members can access a discount scheme and will get Championship team news by text as well as regular updates by email on team news and events. Adult Membership in 2011 costs €30 (unchanged since 2005). Supporters can join on line on www.tippsupportersclub.com.

If you want to give membership as a present, a gift voucher is available on the website. If joining by post please send a cheque or postal order payable to Tipperary Supporters Club to John Coman, PRO and Membership Officer, 52 Hazelbrook Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W (087-9087105, email: info@tippsupportersclub.com). All funds raised through membership go directly towards the training and preparation of the Tipp senior hurlers.

Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

LOOKING FOR CHALLENGE GAMES For clubs looking to arrange challenge games, there is a new website, www.challengegeme.ie (note the spelling) to help clubs find challenge games. It is free to GAA clubs. Check out the website for more details.

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Senior Hurling Final programme 2010. The McNamee Awards annually honour excellence in the area of communications, public relations and journalism specifically related to the activities of the Association. Ger has a long track record of producing high quality programmes and well deserves national recognition for his work.

Present at the annual McNamee Awards dinner, where Ger received his award from GAA President, Christy Cooney, were Ger and his wife, Margaret; John McCormack, Thurles Sarsfields and former Semple Stadium programme editor, and his wife Catherine; County Chairman, Barry O’Brien; County Vice-Chairman, Sean Nugent; Munster PRO, Ed Donnelly and County PRO, Ger Ryan. We also congratulate the team of people who assist Ger producing his programmes most prominent among whom are printer, Tom Beirne and contributor and compiler of statistics and historical information, Seamus O’Doherty.

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TPPERARY GAA SCENE Information concerning all areas in the GAA will appear in this section in the future. If you wish to include any item of interest in future articles, please contact the County Public Relations Officer Ger Ryan at 086-8149146 or via e-mail at pro.tipperary@gaa.ie on or before 3: 0pm 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.

Curraghmore Carpentry & Construction CURRAGHMORE, BORRISOKANE, CO. TIPPERARY

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Busking Festival Clonmel in Association with Tipp FM The Clonmel Busking Festival 2011 is taking place on the weekend of August 12th to 14th, in association with Tipp FM. It follows on from last year’s event, which was held, in aid of Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin, as part of Tipp FM day.

The weekend was a huge success and this years event, promises to be even better!

Big names, like Don Baker, John Spillane and Loudest Whisper, will perform, with a weekend of fun and music planned for all across Clonmel, with busking each day from 12 noon to 5.00pm.

This year’s event will again be in aid of Crumlin Hospital, for Tipp FM day, and the County Cruiser will be broadcasting live throughout the weekend.

All music and events are free of charge, so be part of the session!

L-R John Anderson, Fr. Tom Fogarty, Helena Costigan, Noel Ryan, Brian Boyle, Mags Fanning & Martin Fitzpatrick pictured at the presentation of polo shirts to Tipperary Intermediate Camogie Captain sponsored by Noel Ryan Parnell Street Thurles.

Photo by Mike Ryan.

Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. athletes who won National medals at the AAI National Juvenile Championships in Tullamore recently L to R: David Ryan, 2nd in Boys U/12 Long Jump, Ciara Mockler 3rd in Girls U/15 Discus & Daniel Ryan, 2nd in Boys U/13 Long Jump.

Michael Quilligan Nenagh Olympic 1st and Darren Prout Carrick on Suir 2nd pictured after the u.15 80m hurdles final at the A.A.I. Championships in Tullamore.

Mrs. Breeda Christie, President of County Tipperary Community Games receiving a National Community Games Award from Jude Feehan, National Community Games Secretary in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Community Games over the years.

Sean and Grace Dunne, Ballywilliam, are members of Ormond Comhaltas Nenagh. Sean was placed 3rd in the County u12 mandolin and Grace won 1st place in the Ladies u15 singing.

We wish both of them the best of luck and also to all Ormond Comhaltas members taking part in the Munster Fleadh next weekend in Cork.

Sean Glasheen, Lattin, Tipperary who won the Silver medal for the Javelin event with a throw of 32.77 metres at the recently held All-Ireland Athletics finals in Tullamore on the 10th of July.

Sean is with the Tipperary Town Athletics club training under coach Mrs. Breda Christie. They have worked very hard all year for this event and it is a great achievement.

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

Your local drivers in the Thurles Area Richie Doyle and Ollie Spillane Bansha, Co. Tipperary Tel: 062 54011 / 54018 Fax: 062 54009

Marquee Hire

Uniforms

For All Occasions Lights, Heaters & Furniture available if required

Sean 087-9011982 or David 085-1212484

Chimney Cleaning

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

Ballinwear Pre-Cast Concrete Ltd. Display Area Now Open 7 Days

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Van Shelving Fully Adjustable Van Shelving Kits to Suit All Makes of Vans • Ply Lining Service, • Anti Slip Floors • Roof Racks etc.

Top quality guilitoned sandstone for sale.

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• Gates Supplied & Automated Tel: • GSM Gate Openers Email: Philip Quirke • DIY Gate Kits Tel:0504-42497 sales@suirwayautmatio • CCTV Systems Web:

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Carpentry Contractor

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Insulation Contractor Registered under the Better Energy Homes Scheme Attic / Roof Insulation - Wall Insulation - Internal Dry Lining S.E.A..I. Grants Available

Contact Mike Keane : 087 9584311, Free Quotations

Thurles, Co. Tipperary C2 Registered & Fully Insured

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Tel:086-8211 007 / 085-100 3001 Mockler, All work carried out to Martin Rathmanna, the Highest Standard Thurles

Munster Chauffeurs

New Builds • Extensions • Renovations (Prop: James Wixted) Templemore, Co. Tipperary.

Maintenance Contractors

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for Nurses, Beauticians, Hairdressers, Chefs etc.

Full Stock available at Uniforms on the Move

Diesel Fuel Pumps and Injectors Auto Diesel Fuel Systems All Common Rail Systems Parts and Spares

Old Bacon Factory, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary Email: roscreadieselinjection@hotmail.com

John Healy Lawnmower & Mechanical Services

Also DUMPER HIRE

We now Offer sales & Service of Lawnmowers Ride on Lawnmowers Quad Bikes, etc.

Open until 4pm on Saturday

Good range of tool hire in stock including logsplitters

Book your lawnmower in for a service now

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086-2831585 086-3122447 Mobile clinic available on request

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For treatment of foot related problems and to book your appointment Contact Mary on (086)3519416 MARY MURPHY S.A.C. Dip FHPT S.A.C. Dip FHPP Registered Member of the Irish Chiropodists/Podiatrists Organisation Ltd

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NEED A SECOND INCOME? ARE YOU HAPPY WITH YOUR LIFESTYLE? IF NOT, an extra €500 a month would: *Repay a €60.000 mortgage *cover monthly payments on your favourite car Or *build up your savings. If you are interested and have 10 hour per week to spare, give me a call. If not then pass this on to someone who may appreciate it.

Opportunities available to residents of Ireland, U.K., Holland & Germany. They will thank you Call or Text Name & address to: 0851416357

Tupperware. Celebrating 50 years in Ireland......And still as popular as ever!Why not host a Tupperware Party?Hostess receives free gifts and your friends enjoy a night out! Lots of new colours and products available! 10 year guarantee with all products. Contact: Catherine O'Neill, Templemore, Co. Tipperary. Phone: 085 - 1416357.

Email: catherinetupperwareparty@hotmail.com For all your Tupperware needs

Camper Vans Mercedes Benz Camper Van ‘84, plus awning, 2.2Dsl, reconditioned engine, taxed until Oct, passed D.O.E. Excellent cond., 2 berth, €3500 ono. Contact 0872258433 174+175

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

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Own fully equiped gym. All ages and fitness levels. One to one or groups of 2/3 special rates . Call now and look forward to the Summer. Dee 086 891 8075.

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Bungalow Painting, exterior for €600.

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Contact: Seamus Ryan (Co. Tipp Agent) - 087 - 2949736

Mortgages & Investments Ltd Authorised Advisor

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Eamonn Walsh Mortgages Ltd is regulated by the Financial Regulator as an authorised advisor and a mortgage and investment intermediary

- Mega Slides - Castles with Slides - Bouncy Castles - Suit All Ages

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Caroline (087) 6460098 Donal (087) 7607063

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Nenagh Picture Framing

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Paul Carroll Tree Surgeon • Trees Topped, Pruned, Felled, Cut For Firewood etc.

• Hedge Cutting • Garden Maintenance • Wood Chipping Service

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

Supplied and Fitted by Qualified Carpenter Neat Workmanship (Also Doors, Floor, etc.)

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

€230

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M.C. CYCLES All makes of Bikes Bohernanave, Thurles, FULL AFTER SALES SERVICE 0504-23022 Go Karts 087-292 0138 KMX Karts

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Tipp minors reach All-Ireland Camogie Final after war of attrition All Photographs by Mike Ryan

By David Kelly Tipperary saw off neighbors Clare in a real war of attrition to set up an All-Ireland Final date with Galway or Kilkenny. The game remained in the melting pot until the bitter end.

With two points separating the sides, Clare’s Chloe Morey stood over a 30m free. The crowd hushed, and an eerie silence more suitable to Thomond Park than Kilmallock ensued.

Tipp’s Louise McLoughlin stood her ground and guarded the net with a look of sheer determination etched upon her face. Morey’s goal bound shot was saved and cleared up fieldTipp’s dream had now become a reality.

The Premier County started superbly, racking up 2-2 inside the opening minutes. The in-form Ciara McGrath sent the ball crashing to the net after the Clare defence coughed up possession rather cheaply. Clare responded well with U16 starlet Niki Kaiser pointing from close range.

Michaela Graham rattled the Clare net again after finishing a fine Nicole Walsh move. Andrea Loughnane picked off two excellent points, following great link up play by Caoimhe Maher in midfield.

However, Clare remained in the hunt with Chloe Morey pointing four close range frees and a massive 65 yarder against the wind. The Clare halfback line reduced Tipp’s supply by countering Orla McEniry’s puck out. This largely worked a treat, and when coupled with a high-free count, saw Clare cut the lead again. Three unanswered points from Walsh, Maher and Brid Quinn gave Tipp a slender four-point advantage at the break.

Eerena Fryday and Sinead Touhy traded scores minutes inside the restart. A Caoimhe Maher free caused mayhem in the Clare defence with Graham grabbing a brace. However, Clare refused to wilt, and when Susan Fahy’s hand-passed effort somehow evaded the net, it was Tipperary who were weathering the storm. Niamh O’Dea had another effort cleared, but the break fell to Kaiser, and her groundstroke flashed beyond the reach of McEniry. Points from Morey and the impressive Rachel O’Halloran had Clare within touching distance. Walsh and Tara Kennedy combined to keep Tipp at the helm. Despite the valiant efforts of Morey, Touhy and Kaiser, Clare couldn’t find a way past a well drilled and marshaled Tipp defence.

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Tipperary had a number of key performers on the day. Julie Ann Bourke, Sheila Ryan and Louise McLoughlin all impressed, as did Sarah Fryday and Ciara McGrath.

However, Caoimhe Maher was the stand out player. Her ability to read the game, as well as her unnerving presence and maturity helped steady the Tipp ship when needed most.

Tipperary await the winners of Galway/Kilkenny in the All-Ireland Final (Sun 31sst July). Galway play Kilkenny tonight at 7:30pm in McDonagh Park, Nenagh.

Tipperary: O. McEniry, J-A, Bourke, S. Ryan, L. McLoughlin, C. Quirke, A. Cremin, M. Barry, B. Quinn (Cpt) (0-1), C. Maher (0-1, free), A. Loughnane (0-2), E. Fryday (0-1), N. Walsh (0-2, frees), S. Fryday, M. Graham (2-0), C. McGrath (1-1).

Subs used: T. Kennedy (0-1), M. Teehan, A. Carroll, A. Ryan.

60th anniversary of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann To commemorate the 60th anniversary of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann 15 year old twins Alva and Niamh Casey joined 67 year old Eddy O’Kelly for an impromptu music session along with Labhrás Ó Murchú, Director-General of Comhaltas. Comhaltas is the largest group involved in the preservation and promotion of Irish traditional music. Reaching 60 does not mean the organisation plans to slow down anytime soon, as the efforts of Comhaltas continue with increasing zeal as the movement continues to grow and diversify. The organization has a

jam packed summer schedule to commemorate this milestone. Visit www.comhaltas.ie for more information and upcoming events in your area.

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Counselling Depression

(Continued from last issue)

There is a strong relationship between depression and attachment, and the sad expressions on the faces of babies of depressed mothers are an indication of this.

That is all that I wish to say about major depression and its subtypes. Let us now look at dysthymia, which is a type of low-grade depression that is more intense than normal ‘blues’, but is less than major depression. I suppose this is academic to the person who is suffering from depression, but perhaps to hear that one is not suffering from major depression is some consolation. At any rate, to be classed as dysthymia the depression must last for at least 2 years and be constant or constantly recurring, with very few normal mood periods, and there must be no episodes of hypomania.

While there are not as many symptoms as major depression it is a chronic condition causing significant distress or disruption in a person’s life. Psychologists state that at least 3 of the following must be present during the depression periods 1. Reduced energy or activity 2. Insomnia 3. Loss of self-confidence or feelings of inadequacy 4. Difficulty in concentrating.

5. Frequent tearfulness 6. Loss of interest in or enjoyment of sex and other pleasurable activities 7. Feeling of hopelessness or despair 8. A perceived inability to cope with the routine responsibilities of everyday life 9. Pessimism about the future or brooding over the past 10. Social withdrawal 11. Reduced talkativeness.

There are two types of this depression anxious dysthymia and anergic dysthymia. Anergy is where the immune system is ineffective against a disease.

People with anergic depression have low energy, sleep excessively and get no pleasure from normally pleasurable experiences. There is also a connection between thyroid problems and anergic dysthymia. Those with anxious dysthymia tend to have low self-esteem, restlessness and be oversensitive to rejection by another. They are also suicide orientated, and may be addicted to alcohol, marijuana, opiates and perhaps food.

Dysthymia tends to damage the sufferer in a significant way, and, unfortunately, is common, affecting about a quarter of depression sufferers. While traditionally seen as less severe than major depression, it is being increasingly recognised that it leads to strong thoughts of suicide, and increased risk of physical disease.

One of the sad facts about this type of depression is that, like major depression, it has a high risk of relapse and of becoming chronic (ongoing). Unfortunately, some people with dysthymia

By Jim O’Shea

eventually experience at least one superimposed episode of major depression.

This is known as double depression, a definition that portrays its devastating effect.

The third type of depression is called depression not otherwise specified. This category contains a number of depression classifications that do not fit into the criteria for major depression or dysthymia.

The first type of this depression is called endogenous depression and personality based or neurotic depression. Endogenous means that the depression is formed from within us and has no external cause. The opposite to this is reactive depression, and is a reaction or response to some loss or other harmful or negative experience. Any type of depression can be reactive, and is more easily dealt with in counselling, because its root or cause is apparent. Reactive depression, however awful, is a normal reaction. It may be a reaction, for example, to bereavement.

Dr Michael Corry, a Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, reflects my own view that depression is natural, that it is an emotion reacting to life’s difficulties. He puts it eloquently when he writes that ‘to isolate a depressed, suffering human being from their thoughts, from their behaviours, and from the workings of their world is a tragedy beyond words, as it reduces them and the rest of us, to a chemical soup encapsulated in skin. In this soup there is no place for uniqueness, imagination, will, acceptance, compassion, love, peace, creativity, personal freedom and the unfathomable depths of the human spirit’.

Jim O’Shea works as a counsellor from Furze, Thurles. Ph.087-8211009 www.jimoshea.net. Jim O’Shea’s book ‘When a child dies. Footsteps of a Grieving Family’ is published by Veritas. The royalties from this book will go the the Children’s Hospital in Crumlin

Jim O’Shea’s new book called Abuse, about domestic violence, workplace and school bullying is now available on Amazon, published

by Cork University Press and in Bookshops.

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