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Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.

I have changed my system for labeling homemade freezer meals. I used to carefully note in large clear letters, "Meatloaf" or "Pot Roast" or "Steak and Vegetables or "Chicken and Dumplings" or "Beef Pot Pie." However, I used to get frustrated when I asked my husband what he wanted for dinner because he never asked for any of those things. So, I decided to stock the freezer with what he really likes.

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Fancy being a star at The Source this Christmas?

Do you want to take to the stage at The Source this Christmas and be part of the pantomime the whole county will be talking about? If the answer is yes then get down to The Source on Sunday, 11th September for an audition. Both children and adults are needed and auditions are open to all age groups. So don’t let your age be a factor that holds you back.

There are a multitude of parts available. Do you want to be a Fairy Godmother, solving everybody’s problems? Or are you more of a Wicked Stepmother type embracing your darker side? What about being an ugly sister boys, have you got what it takes? Or perhaps you see yourself as a bit of a Cinderella or

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The Brehon Marriage Laws The Brehon marriage laws of Ireland were quite different to the laws we now have in Ireland, although, with the removal of the concept of illegitimacy and the introduction of divorce in recent decades, we are moving back in that direction. Brehon Laws were first set down on parchment in the 7th century and survived until the 17th century when it was finally supplanted by the English common law

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Marriage could be by contract, but, also, any sexual union which produced offspring was considered a marriage.

All marriages involved duties of one spouse to the other as well as obligations in relation to one's children. A person could, under this system, have multiple marriages.

Husband and wife held separate property, unlike the English law which gave a wife's property over to her husband. The spouse moving into the other's territory took his/her cattle with him/her. A husband usually paid a Coibhce (pronounce Kivka) or brideprice to the bride's father, and, over a period of years, to the bride. If the marriage was not successful, that spouse went back to his/her own people, taking with him/her the cattle

brought in and their increase. In addition, a payment of compensation might arise between the spouses, depending on the nature of the contract of marriage and the circumstances of the split-up. If the break-up was the wife's fault, the bride-price was returned to the husband; but not if it was the husband's.

Marriage of propertied people was often for 20 years initially, with a renewal if the parties so agreed. The marriage itself was often preceded by a trial marriage.

These laws continued into the Christian period and were apparently supported by St Columba at the conference of Drom Ceat, (pronounce Drumm Kyat), (575 A.D.).

The Norman and English invaders, by contrast, attempted to impose moral law. They enforced monogamous marriage, and disenfranchised "illegitimate" children. In their enthusiasm for punishing crime, the idea of compensating the victims became of lesser importance. Imprisonment replaced bondage.

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The Greatest Brigade

By Thomas J Craughwell In a recent Drive Time radio diary, Joe O’Connor talked about the forgotten Irish soldiers of the US civil war. Hundreds of thousands of Irish soldiers fought on both sides of the conflict, and their participation made a massive contribution to the war effort and, as a result, directly improved attitudes toward Irish people in the US. Thomas J Craughwell’s The Greatest Brigade is amply illustrated with maps, photos, and engravings that bring alive his text. Clearly and engagingly written, the book explains how and why the brigade was formed and details its significant contribution – and losses – at the major battles of the US civil war.

The Greatest Brigade is an excellent book for anyone interested in this key war in US history, which is certainly

one of the most important events in the formation of the modern USA, and in the history of the Irish diaspora. The generously illustrations and wellthought design also make The Greatest Brigade a great pleasure to read.

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Lough Derg Yacht Club Eoin Keller won the Irish Laser National Championships LDYC sailor, Eoin Keller won the Irish Laser National Championships in the Laser Radial fleet. This is the first time in thirty years that a laser sailor has won the National Championship at their home club.

Lough Derg Yacht Club hosted the Irish Laser National Championship from 25 to 28 August. A total of 151 sailors participated in the event. Sailors travelled from all over Ireland and the UK to race in the event. The Laser class has three rig categories according to the sail size: the 4.7 Lasers (48 boats), the Laser Radials (71 boats) and the Standard or full rigs (32 boats).

Hosting a National event for such a large fleet requires considerable organisation, both on and off the water. LDYC Sailing Secretary, Michael McCarney, said that the “seventy plus volunteers, helping out at the event, ensured four great days of racing”. He said that the “wildly varying weather conditions

provided quite a challenge for sailors and race management”. He added that “events such as this help to promote tourism and the local economy of this scenic area”.

The Principal Race Officer for the event was John Lefroy. He conducted the races from his boat the 'Phoenix', and managed to get ten races in very changeable weather conditions. Liam Moloney and his team managed the finishing line on his yacht, 'Synergy'. John Lefroy said that he was “very impressed with the mark laying and rescue”, and added that “the sailors were well tired at the end of the four days as I set demanding courses.

Competitors at this level want to be stretched at these events”. Jack Bayly and Teresa Hassey collated and posted the race results promptly every day.

Club Manager Claire Toohey coordinated Safety and Rescue for the Championship. This is a vital task,

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Claire commented that her brief was made easier by “top notch, well-trained local rescue crew, who did a superb job in quite testing conditions”.

Summing up at the prize-giving, LDYC Commodore Lucy Sanders said, “I was impressed by the number of members who gave of their time to help out, particularly the younger members, who are the future of this Club”. She went on to praise the work of the shore crew, including P. Keller and his helpers who efficiently managed the launch and recovery of boats, and Anne Atkinson and her team, who ensured the visitors were looked after with the hospitality for which the Club is well known.

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Mick Cowan Perpetual Cup A huge crowd turned up for this match Borris-Ileigh versus Moyne/Templetuohy in honor of Mick Cowan. People turned up from all over the County. It goes to show the high esteem that Mick was held in around the County. At the end of full time it was honours even so extra time had to be played. In the end Borris-Ileigh came out on top. The cup was presented by Martin Cowan (Micks brother) to Mark Bourke the winning captain. Next year it will be played in Moyne/Templetuohy. The club would like to thank the Cowan family for this cup and also for their hospitality on the night. We also thank the Moyne/Templetuohy club for their input into organising this

FIT4LIFE – 4 mile track and trail run in Templemore FIT4LIFE – 4 mile track and trail run, Sunday 11th September at 2pm.

Our 4 mile track and trail run is fast approaching, so we encourage all walkers, joggers and runners who plan to take part to continue with your training. We also ask you to encourage your friends or family to come along – many people want to get fit and all they need is a little encouragement – and this run, over a flat course is an ideal opportunity.

The run will start on the athletic track and then follow a route through the

town park before finishing again on the track. Each mile will be clearly marked and the run will be accurately timed. Parking, registration, changing facilities, refreshments and prize giving will all take place at the track.

Registration for walkers, joggers and runners is €10 and will take place from 12.30 on the day.

Any further queries can be made to Paddy Clarke (Templemore) @ 086 – 2441674 or Paddy Ryan (Borrisoleigh) @ 087 – 9959831.

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Martin Cowan presenting the cup to Mark Bourke event. Also thanks to all who helped out on the night in anyway big or small. The proceeds go to North Tipp Hospice a worthy cause.

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The Borrisoleigh team who won the inaugural Mick Cowan Perpetual Cup

Thurles parents and friends of people with special needs summer camp concluded on Friday last with a fantastic party at the Guardian Angel Resource Centre at the Pallotine College. Each participant was presented with a certificate and photos of the eventful week by camp co-ordinator Evelyn Nevin. Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the camp such a happy and carefree event.

An average of 25 children accompanied by their individual helpers departred from the Pallotine College for different destinations every day.

Wednesday was perhaps the highlight of the week as we travelled to the capital, following an invite from Butler's, to drop into to any child's paradise; i.e. a Chocalate Factory.

Over two magical hours were spent on the north side of Dublin where we were shown how chocalate was made and more importantly how it actually tasted. Thanks to Butler's choclates and all our hosts during the past week for helping to put loads of

smiles (and chocalate!) on all our faces.Well done to all the leaving cert students and best wishes for the future.

Respite Saturday for the month of September will be our next get together.

Aisling Nolan (Loughmore) and Daniel O'Connell (2 Mile Borris) enjoying the boat trip at Parson's Green

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‘Get jiggy with us’ One year on and Flynn O’Kane Academy of Dance has had a very busy and exciting year!!! The dancing duo really have achieved the goals and aims that were so important for their Academy. They have watched their students grow in confidence and have created an exciting buzz within the Academy while learning to dance.

The children really love what they are doing and their happiness and enthusiasm is very satisfying for Bernadette and Damien as teachers.

Their students had great competitive success at their first Mini-Munster Championships taking home many top awards. They also had students compete at the Munster and All-Ireland Championships this year.

During the year their hip hop dance workshops proved very popular. But for Bernadette and Damien they achieved one of their main goals when they put into practice ‘Irish Dance with a Twist’ and staged a twenty minute performance as part of their summer school programme.

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This truly is a ‘Dance for a new generation’.

Bernadette and Damien still managed to keep their ties with Lord of the Dance when they both performed with Michael Flatley for Prince Charles and Camilla in Buckingham Palace in February. Bernadette also flew to London and New York for the premieres of the ‘Lord of the Dance 3D Movie’ which was shown in cinemas across the world. The DVD of the show starring Bernadette is released this month.

The Academy also created an Irish Dance programme for adults called ‘Dancercise’. They will be offering adult classes in various locations from mid-September. They are extremely excited for another year of dance and new and exciting things ahead!!!

‘Come on, get jiggy with us’.

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All Ireland Senior Hurling Final 2011 Tipperary V Kilkenny Player Profiles Eoin Kelly (Captain, Mullinahone) Age 29 Height 5ft 10in Weight 13st 12lbs Occupation: Finance Rep Bank of Ireland Finance Team captain Eoin, who was born on January 6, 1982, plays for the Mullinahone club. Eoin made his Senior championship debut vs. Galway in the 2000 All-Ireland QuarterFinal as a forward substitute - he was also sub-goalie on that occasion if required. Eoin won an All-Ireland Colleges medal with St. Kieran's of Kilkenny in 2000 and has 2 Munster Minor Hurling medals - 1997 and 1999 and 2 Munster Under 21 medals in 1999 and 2003 (as captain). Eoin has won 2 National Hurling League medals, 4 Munster Senior Hurling medals (2008 and 2011 as captain) and 2 All-Ireland Senior Hurling medals (2001 and 2010 as captain).

Eoin has played in goal for the Tipp minors and Mullinahone in the past but is better known as an excellent forward, one of the best in the modern game. Eoin is a brother of former All-Star Paul Kelly.

Eoin won a Railway Cup medal with Munster in 2001 and captained Munster in the 2006 semi-final defeat to Connacht, scoring 1-6 in the process.

Eoin won an All-Star award at corner-forward and also won the Eircell Vodafone Young Hurler of the Year in 2001. He repeated both of these feats in 2002 and also won All-Stars in 2004, 2005 and 2006 to become only the second player ever to win 5 All-Star awards at the age of 24 (Pat Hartigan of Limerick was the other).

Tommy Walsh (Kilkenny) subsequently equalled this achievement.

Eoin won his sixth All-Star award in 2010 at left corner-forward.

Eoin is Tipperary's all time leading scorer in Senior Hurling Championship history and finished as top scorer in the 2010 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. Eoin was vice-captain to Paul Ormond in 2008 and captained Tipperary to win the 2008 Waterford Crystal Cup, the 2008 National Hurling League title and the Munster Senior Hurling title.

Eoin won a County Senior Hurling medal with his club Mullinahone in 2002, scoring 2-7 in the replay and winning the man of the match award.

Eoin has won 7 South Senior Hurling titles with Mullinahone in 1997,

1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2009.

Eoin later studied civil engineering at Limerick Institute of Technology and graduated in 2006. He won a Fitzgibbon Cup medal with the college in 2005 as team captain. Eoin finished a credible third behind team mate Brendan Cummins in the 2006 AllIreland Poc Fada Final in the Cooley Mountains.

Championship debut - 2000 vs. Galway No. of Appearances - 53 Scored - 21-348 Conor O'Mahony (Newport) Age 26 Height: 6ft 1in Weight: 14st Occupation: Sales Rep Conor was born on October 18th, 1984 and plays for the Newport club.

Conor is the vice-captain of the Tipperary Senior Hurlers for 2011.

Conor made his competitive debut for the Tipperary Senior Hurlers against Antrim in the 2005 National Hurling League. Conor is a very versatile player. Conor won 2 Munster Minor Hurling medals in 2001 (at midfield) and 2002 (at centre-forward). Conor helped Tipperary to win the 2003 Munster U-21 final by coming off the bench to score a goal in extra time against Cork while he won his second Munster U-21 medal at full-back in 2004 before also lining out at full-back in the 2005 Munster U-21 Final. He won Fitzgibbon Cup medals with Limerick Institute of Technology in 2005 (at corner-back) and 2007 (at centre-back). Conor was nominated for an All-Star at centreback in 2007, 2008 and 2009, winning an All-Star award in 2008 at centre-back and in 2009 at left halfback to accommodate Michael Walsh (Waterford).

Conor won a National Hurling League medal in 2008 at centre-back, scoring 9 points from long range frees in that NHL campaign. Conor won the RTE man of the match for his performance at centre-back against Cork in the 2008 Munster Semi-Final and captured his first Munster Senior Hurling Championship medal in 2008 against Clare, winning further Munster SH medals in 2009 and 2011. Conor's first score in the Championship came from a

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Conor has been selected as vice-captain of the Tipperary Senior Hurling team for 2009 and led out the team from centre-back in 5 matches played including the All-Ireland Final.

Conor won an All-Ireland Senior Hurling medal in 2010, lining out at centre-back in the 6 match campaign which ended with a defeat of Kilkenny in the final.

Championship debut - 2005 vs. Limerick (replay) No.of Appearances - 32 Scored - 0-6 Pa Bourke (Thurles Sarsfields) Age 23 Height 6ft Weight 13st Occupation: Apprentice Carpenter Pa was born on May 18th, 1988 and plays with the Thurles Sarsfields club. Pa played with the Tipperary Minor hurlers in 2005 and 2006, finishing as top scorer in 2006 with 3-35 as he helped the Premier County win the All-Ireland Minor Hurling title. Pa also won a County Minor Hurling medal with Sarsfields in 2006 and won back to back County Minor Football titles with Sarsfields in 2005 and 2006, winning the man of the match award in the 2006 County Minor Football final. Pa won a County Senior Hurling medal with Thurles Sarsfields in 2009, scoring four points in the final against Drom & Inch and also in 2010. Pa has won 2 County Under 21 "A" Hurling Championship medals in 2008 and 2009 (as captain). Pa was a key member of the Thurles CBS team which lost to St. Flannan’s in the 2005 Dr. Harty Cup Final.

Pa made his competitive debut with the Senior Hurlers in the preliminary round of the Waterford Crystal Cup Senior Hurling competition in January 2007, scoring 4 points, 3 from play at corner-forward. Pa made his League debut against Antrim in March 2007, scoring 1-1. Pa made his championship debut at corner-forward against Limerick in the first drawn game in the Munster semi-final in June 2007. Pa won a National Hurling League medal in 2008, 3 Munster Senior Hurling Championship medals in 2008, 2009 and 2011 and an All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship medal in 2010. Pa is a grandson of John Maher of Killinan, Tipperary All-Ireland winning captain in 1945.

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Shane is a final year Arts student at UCC and was part of the team which won UCC's 40th Fitzgibbon Cup title in 2009. Shane is a nephew of Seamus Bourke who represented Tipperary at Minor, Under 21, Junior and Senior Hurling level in the 1970s and 1980s. Shane’s father Paddy also played senior hurling for Tipperary.

Championship debut - 2011 vs. Waterford Number of Appearances - 2 Scored - 0-1 Michael Cahill (Thurles Sarsfields) Age 22 Height 5ft 10in Weight 12st Occupation: Student, UCC Michael was born on January 3rd 1989 and plays for the Thurles Sarsfields club. Michael won All-Ireland medals at Senior and Under 21 Hurling in 2010. Michael won All-Ireland Minor Hurling medals in 2006 and 2007 as well as winning Munster Minor (2007), Munster Under 21 (2008 and 2010) and Munster Senior (2011) Hurling medals. Michael was a key member of the Thurles CBS team which lost to St. Flannan’s in the 2005 Dr. Harty Cup Final.

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Players Profiles continued.... team in 2006. Michael has won 2 County U16 A Hurling medals with Durlas Og (2004, 2005). He has also won 2 County Minor “A” Hurling medals (2006 and 2007), 2 County Minor “A” Football medals (2005, 2006) and 2 County Under 21 "A" Hurling medals (2008 and 2009).

Michael won County Senior Hurling medals with Thurles Sarsfields in 2009 and 2010. Michael played Fitzgibbon Cup Hurling with UCC in 2007, 2008 and 2009, winning a Fitzgibbon Cup medal in 2009. Michael made his Senior inter-county debut as a substitute in the 2009 National Hurling League against Limerick.

Michael made his Championship debut at left half back against Cork in May 2010. Michael was nominated for an All-Star award in 2010.

Championship debut - 2010 vs. Cork No. of Appearances - 10 Seamus Callanan (Drom and Inch) Age 22 Height 6ft 3in Weight 13st 11lbs Occupation: Student, LIT Seamus was born on September 15th, 1988. Seamus won an All-Ireland Senior Hurling Medal in 2010 as a substitute against Kilkenny, scoring 2 points from play. Seamus won an All-Ireland Minor Hurling medal with Tipperary in 2006, scoring the winning point as a substitute in the 2006 All-Ireland Minor Hurling semi-final against Kilkenny. Seamus helped his club Drom & Inch win Mid Senior Hurling titles in 2006, 2008 and 2009. Seamus made his National League debut as a substitute against Offaly in 2008, scoring 0-3.

Seamus won a National Hurling League medal as a late forward substitute in 2008.

Seamus made his Championship debut against Cork in the 2008 Munster Senior Hurling Championship SemiFinal, scoring 3 points from play. In his next 5 Championship matches, Seamus scored a goal in each game.

Seamus has won 3 Munster Senior Hurling medals in 2008, 2009 and 2011. Seamus was nominated for an All-Star award in 2008 and 2009 as well as being nominated as Young Hurler of the Year in 2008.

Championship debut - 2008 vs. Cork No. of Appearances - 18 Scored - 8-33 John Coghlan (Moyne Templetuohy) Age 22 Height 6ft

Weight 13st 7lbs Occupation: Primary School Teacher John was born on January 6th 1989 and is a member of the Moyne-Templetuohy GAA club. John has won All-Ireland Hurling medals with Tipperary at Minor (2007) and Under 21 (2010). John was part of the Tipperary Intermediate Hurling panel in 2009 and 2010.

John also played Minor Football with Tipperary for 2 years (2006 and 2007) and played inter-county Under 21 Football for 4 years (2007 to 2010), winning Munster Under 21 Football honours in 2010. John made his National Hurling League debut as a second half sub against Offaly in March 2011. John made his Championship debut as a substitute against Clare in the 2011 Munster Semi-Final. John won a Munster Senior Hurling medal in 2011. John is a Primary school teacher in Roscrea. His brother, Hugh, is a member of the Tipperary senior football team and his father, also Hugh, is PRO of the Tipperary Football Board.

Championship debut - 2011 vs. Clare Number of Appearances - 1

Lar Corbett (Thurles Sarsfields) Age 30 Height 6ft 2in Weight 13st 3lbs Occupation: Electrician & Publican 2010 Hurler of the Year, Lar was born on March 16th 1981 and plays for the Thurles Sarsfields club. Lar joined the Tipperary Senior Hurling panel at the age of 19, having never played minor hurling or Under-21 hurling for Tipperary up to that stage. Lar represented Tipperary at Under 21 level in 2001 and 2002.

He made his Senior inter-county debut vs. Clare in the 2000 South East Hurling League playing at cornerforward. Lar won a National Hurling League medal in 2001, scoring 4 points in the final and 4-11 in 6 games in the 2001 NHL competition.

Lar won his second National Hurling League medal in 2008, scoring 1-3 in the final to earn the man of the match award. Lar scored 5 goals and 10 points in the 2008 NHL campaign.

Lar also won a Munster Senior Hurling medal in 2008, scoring 2 points in the final while he scored 2-2 in the 2009 Munster Senior Hurling Final while capturing his third medal. Lar's

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Lar won a County minor medal with Thurles Sarsfields in 1999 and County Senior medals in 2005, 2009 and 2010. Lar captained Tipperary against Waterford in the 2006 AllIreland Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final. Lar won an Inter Provincial Hurling medal in 2007, scoring two points from play at corner-forward for Munster in their victory over Connacht. Lar was nominated for All-Star awards in 2008, 2009 and 2010, winning an All-Star at right half forward in 2009 and another at left-half forward in 2010. Lar was nominated along with Killkenny duo Henry Shefflin and Tommy Walsh for the 2009 Hurler of the Year award and won the Hurler of the Year award in 2010.

Championship debut - 2001 vs. Clare No. of Appearances - 47 Scored - 26-67 Brendan Cummins (Ballybacon Grange) Age 35 Height 6ft 1in Weight 15st Occupation: Financial Planning Consultant, AIB Brendan who was born on May 11, 1975 plays for Ballybacon-Grange. A bank official by profession, he has won 2 All-Ireland medals, 4 Munster SH medals, 4 National League medals and an All-Ireland Under-21 medal in 1995. Brendan won a Railway Cup medal with Munster hurlers when he captained them to victory in 2001. He has been on the Tipperary Senior Hurling panel since 1993.

Brendan was selected as goalie on the 2000, 2001, 2003, 2008 and 2010 All-Star teams and won man of the match in the 2001 National Hurling League final. Brendan scored a point from a long range free in the 2010

Brendan has won the All-Ireland Poc Fada title in the Cooley Mountains on five occasions in 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2011. He is also an accomplished footballer and played for a number of years as a forward with the Tipperary Senior football team, playing in 16 Championship matches. His father John played for Tipp and Munster footballers and coached Waterford senior footballers in 1999. Brendan has kept 19 clean sheets in his championship career to date. Brendan has more Inter-County Senior Hurling Championship appearances than any other player, passing Christy Ring's total of 65 appearances in the 2011 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Semi-Final against Dublin.

Championship debut - 1995 vs. Waterford No. of Appearances – 66 (hurling championship record) Scored - 0-1 Paul Curran (Mullinahone) Age 29 Height 6ft 1in Weight 13st 11lbs Occupation: Primary School Teacher Paul was born on November 11th 1981 and plays for the Mullinahone club. He made his Senior inter-county debut vs. Cork in the 2001 National League. Paul won an All-Ireland Senior Hurling medal at full-back in 2010. Paul has won 2 National League and 4 Munster Senior Hurling medals. His Senior championship debut came as a sub in 2002 vs. Offaly. Paul won a County Senior Hurling medal with his club Mullinahone in 2002 and captained them to South Senior Hurling Championship honours in 2009.

Paul captained the Waterford Institute of Technology to Fitzgibbon Cup honours in 2003. He played full-back for Tipperary in the 2003 championship and after playing at corner-back in 2004 and 2005, he has returned to the position of full-back since the 2006 Munster Final. Paul was nominated for All-Star awards in the fullback position in 2008 and won an All-Star at No. 3 in 2010.

Championship debut - 2002 vs. Offaly No. of Appearances – 37

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Benny Dunne (Toomevara) Age 30 Height 5ft 10in Weight 12st 9lbs Occupation: Sales Rep, Britvic Irl.

blood sub against Cork in the 2009 Munster Senior Hurling Championship and also came on as a sub in the 2011 Munster final against Waterford. Darren was sub-goalie on the 2010 Tipperary Senior Hurling panel which captured All-Ireland honours.

Benny was born on September 22nd 1980 and plays for the Toomevara club. Benny captained the Tipperary Senior Hurling team in 2005 and 2007. He has won 8 County Senior Hurling medals and 2 Munster Club medals playing in defence, mainly at centre-back, for his club. Benny won a National Hurling League medal at midfield in 2008 and a Munster Senior Hurling medal as a sub later that summer. Benny scored a point from play as a sub in the 2009 Munster Senior Hurling Final won by Tipperary over Waterford and also came on as a sub in the 2011 Munster Final win over Waterford.

Benny won an All-Ireland Senior Hurling medal in 2010, scoring a point from play after coming on as a sub in the second half.

Championship debut - 2009 vs. Cork Number of Appearances - 2 Michael Gleeson (Thurles Sarsfields) Age 23 Height 5ft 8in Weight 11st 9lbs Occupation: Accountant

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Seamus won All-Ireland Minor Hurling medals in 2006 and 2007 at wingforward. Seamus won a Munster Minor Hurling medal in 2007 and captained Tipperary to win the Munster Under 21 Hurling title in 2008 and won another Munster Under 21 Hurling medal in 2010. Seamus has won 2 Munster Senior Hurling medals.

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Seamus won an All-Ireland Under 21 Hurling medal in 2010 at midfield, scoring 0-3 in the final against Galway. Seamus was the reliable freetaker for the 2007 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship, scoring a total of 33 points in 5 matches playing at right half-forward. At club level, Seamus has won County medals at Minor "A" Hurling, Under 21 "A" Hurling (2) and Junior "B" Football as well as numerous North Divisional medals with Kilruane MacDonaghs.

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Championship debut - 2009 vs. Cork No. of Appearances - 13 Scored - 0-7 Padraic Maher (Thurles Sarsfields) Age 22 Height 6ft 1in Weight 14st 11lbs Occupation: Student Padraic was born on February 9th 1989. Padraic plays for the Thurles Sarsfields club and made his Senior debut with the club in 2006. Padraic won All-Ireland Minor Hurling medals as a full-back in 2006 and 2007.

Padraic also won a Munster Minor Hurling medal in 2007, Munster Under 21 Hurling medals in 2008 and 2010 (as Captain) and 2 Munster Senior Hurling medals (2009 and 2011). In 2010, Padraic won an AllIreland Senior Hurling medal playing at left half-back in the final against Kilkenny. Padraic captained Tipperary to Munster and All-Ireland Under 21 honours in 2010, playing at centre-back in the Munster Final and at full-back in the All-Ireland Final.

With Durlas Og, Padraic won two County Under 16 A Hurling medals (2004 and 2005). He has also won 2 County Minor "A" Hurling medals (2006 and 2007), 2 County Minor "A" Football medals (2005 and 2006), 2 County Under 21 "A" Hurling medals (2008 and 2009) and a County Senior Hurling medal (2009), winning the man of the match award in the 2009 County Senior Hurling Final. Padraic won the Corn Na Mac Leinn All Ireland Football title in 2007 with the Tipperary Institute.

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Championship debut - 2009 vs. Cork No. of Appearances - 15 Scored - 0-4 Patrick Maher (Lorrha and Dorrha) Age 21 Height 5ft 11in Weight 12st 8lbs Occupation: Leisure Centre Employee Patrick "Bonner" Maher was born on October 12th, 1989. Patrick plays for the Lorrha club. Patrick made his Senior inter-county debut for Tipperary against Waterford in the 2009 Waterford Crystal Cup, lining out at left half-forward. Patrick scored a goal against Clare in the 2009 Waterford Crystal Cup Final. Patrick made his debut in the National Hurling League in February 2009, lining out at centre-forward against Waterford and scoring a point in a 2-13 to 1-12 Tipperary victory. Patrick made his Championship debut at left half-forward against Wexford in the 2010 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Qualifiers, scoring two points from play. Patrick lined out at left half-forward in the 2010 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final, helping Tipperary to defeat Kilkenny. Patrick also won an All-Ireland Under 21 Hurling medal in 2010, lining out in the halfforward line and scoring a goal in the All-Ireland final against Galway.

Patrick won Munster and All-Ireland Minor Hurling medals in 2007, scoring 3-2 from play in the 2007 Minor Championship. Patrick won a County Intermediate Hurling title with his club in 2007 and helped Banagher Colleges win the Leinster Vocational schools title in 2007. Patrick was also on the Tipperary Intermediate Hurling panel which lost the 2008 Munster Final to Limerick. Patrick won 2 Munster Senior Hurling medals (2009 and 2011) and a Munster Under 21 Hurling medal in 2010.

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Number of Appearances - 9 Scored - 1-3 Noel McGrath (Loughmore Castleiney) Age 20 Height 6ft Weight 13st 11lb Occupation: Student, UCD Noel was born on December 17th, 1990. Noel plays for the LoughmoreCastleiney club. Noel made his Senior inter-county debut for Tipperary against Clare in the 2009 Waterford Crystal Cup Final, scoring a point from play at right corner-forward.

Noel made his National Hurling League debut against Cork in February 2009. Noel made his Championship debut at corner-forward against Cork in the 2009 Munster Senior Hurling Championship, scoring 3 points from play. Noel won a Munster Senior Hurling Medal in 2009, scoring 0-13 in three matches in that year's Munster championship. Noel won his second Munster Senior Hurling medal in 2011.

Noel won the RTE man of the match award in the 2010 All-Ireland Senior Hurling semi-final versus Waterford, scoring 7 points, 5 from play in the centre-forward position. Noel won an All-Ireland Senior Hurling medal in 2010, scoring a goal in the final against Kilkenny. Noel won an AllIreland Under 21 Hurling medal in 2010, scoring 1-3 in the All-Ireland final defeat of Galway. Noel won the 2010 GAA Player of the Month award for August, sponsored by Vodafone. The award followed McGrath's stunning display in Tipp's impressive 3-19 to 1-18 victory over Waterford. McGrath hit five outstanding points from play against the Deise as he won a crucial battle against Michael 'Brick' Walsh.

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Noel was also voted as the 2009 Young Hurler of the Year. His first cousin Liam McGrath is captain of the Tipperary minor football team which has qualified for this year’s All Ireland final and his brother, John is also on the panel.

Championship debut - 2009 vs. Cork No. of Appearances - 15 Scored - 2-41 Shane McGrath (Ballinahinch) Age 26 Height 5ft 11in Weight 12st 9lbs Occupation: Primary School Teacher Shane was born on September 12th, 1984 and plays for the Ballinahinch club in North Tipperary. Shane won a Munster Under 21 Hurling medal with Tipperary in 2004 as a substitute and he started at wing-forward against Down in the 2005 All-Ireland Under 21 Hurling semi-final. Shane won Fitzgibbon Cup medals with Limerick Institute of Technology in 2005 and 2007.

Shane made his National Hurling League debut for the Tipperary Senior Hurling team at wing-forward against Limerick in February 2006.

Shane made his championship debut at midfield against Limerick in the first round of the 2006 Munster championship. Shane played with Munster hurlers in the 2006, 2007 and 2009 Inter Provincial Championships, winning a medal in 2007 at right half forward. Shane won a National Hurling League medal at midfield in 2008, scoring a point in the final and ten points during the 2008 NHL campaign. Shane has won 3 Munster Senior Hurling medals.

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1-5 and 1-6 respectively. John won a Brian won a Munster Senior Hurling National Hurling League medal as a medal in 2011. Brian lined out at second half forward substitute in full-forward in the 2010 All-Ireland 2008. John was nominated for an All- Under 21 Hurling Final, scoring 1-3 Star in 2010. and winning the man of the match award. Brian was shortlisted for the Championship debut - 2001 vs. Lim- 2010 Bord Gáis Energy Breaking erick Through Player of the Year award.

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John O’Neill (Clonoulty Rossmore) Age 21 Height 5ft 7in Weight 12st 8lbs Occupation: Student John was born on July 13th 1990 and is a member of the Clonoulty-Rossmore GAA club. John played Minor Hurling for Tipperary in 2007 and 2008, winning Munster and All-Ireland Minor Hurling medals in 2007. John played with the Tipperary Under 21 Hurlers in 2009 and 2010, winning Munster and All-Ireland medals in 2010. John won a Munster Senior Hurling medal in 2011. John made his National Hurling League debut for Tipperary at right corner-forward against Kilkenny in February 2011, scoring 1 point from play. John made his Championship debut against Dublin as a substitute in the 2011 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Semi-Final.

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Gearóid Ryan (Templederry Kenyons) Age 23 Height 5ft 9in Weight 12st 12lbs Occupation: Plumber Gearoid was born on August 26th, 1988. Gearoid plays for the Templederry Kenyons club.

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Gearoid won an All-Ireland Minor Hurling medal with Tipperary in 2006, lining out at midfield in the final. Gearoid was also on the Tipperary Intermediate Hurling panel in 2007 and 2008 Gearoid was part of the Tipperary Under 21 Hurling panel in 2007, 2008 and 2009, winning a Munster medal in 2008. Gearoid made his Championship debut as a substitute against Cork in the 2009 Munster Senior Hurling Championship. Gearoid has won 2 Munster Senior Hurling medals. Gearoid Ryan won the man of the match award in the 2010 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final against Galway, scoring 1-2 from play. Gearoid played wing-forward on the Tipperary team which captured the 2010

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Paddy plays for the Borris-Ileigh club and made his Senior competitive debut for Tipperary in the 2006 Waterford Crystal Shield against Waterford. Paddy made his National League debut against Limerick in 2008 coming on as a substitute. Paddy won a Munster Under 21 Hurling medal in 2006 at right corner-back and won a Munster Minor Hurling medal in 2003, lining out at centre-back. Paddy won a National Hurling League medal as a substitute in 2008. Paddy has won 3 Munster Senior Hurling medals. Paddy made his Championship debut as a blood substitute in the 2008 All-Ireland Semi-Final against Waterford. Paddy made his first Championship start at right corner-back in the 2009 Munster Senior Hurling Championship vs.

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Tipperary team v Dublin 14/8/11 Tipperary: B Cummins; P Stapleton, P Curran, M Cahill; J O'Keeffe, C O'Mahony, Padraic Maher; G Ryan, S McGrath; N McGrath, S Callanan, Patrick Maher; E Kelly (capt), J O'Brien, L Corbett.

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Scorers: S Callanan 1-5, E Kelly 1-3 (2f), N McGrath 0-3, Patrick Maher, L Corbett 1-0 each, Padraic Maher, G Ryan, S McGrath, P Bourke all 0-2 each.

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0-1 each Subs: J Woodlock for S McGrath '40, Tipperary team v Waterford C O'Mahony for Young '59, B Dunne 10/7/11 for O'Brien '62, P Bourke for Ryan '66.

Tipperary: B Cummins; P Stapleton, P Curran, M Cahill; J O'Keeffe, C Scorers: E Kelly 1-07 (0-5f), L CorO'Mahony, Padraic Maher; G Ryan, bett 1-2, S Callanan 0-5, N McGrath S McGrath; S Callanan, N McGrath, 0-4 (0-2 sl), B Dunne 1-0, J O'Brien Patrick Maher; E Kelly (capt), J 0-2, Patrick Maher 0-1, J Woodlock O'Brien, L Corbett.

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Appearances 27 players lined out for Tipperary during the 4 championship matches to date

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Declan Ryan (Clonoulty Rossmore), Tommy Dunne (Toomevara) and Michael Gleeson (Thurles Sarsfields) are in their first season in charge of the Tipperary Senior Hurling team.

Declan Ryan was Manager of the Tipperary minor hurling team in 2007 when they won the All Irleand title. Tommy Dunne was coach and Michael Gleeson was a selector. Tommy Dunne was coach to the Tipperary U-21 team which won last year’s All Ireland title and was also Manager of the Toomevara senior hurling team last year. Michael Gleeson managed Thurles Sarsfields to victory in the Tipperary senior hurling championship in 2009 and 2010 and has also managed Thurles Sarsfields minor teams to win county titles in both hurling and football.

Declan Ryan won three All Ireland senior hurling medals with Tipperary in 1989, 1991 and 2001. He played 41 championship games for Tipperary between 1988 and 2001, scoring 9-64 in 26 wins, 4 draws and 11 defeats. He represented Tipperary at minor and under 21 levels and captained the under 21 team to win Munster and All Ireland titles in 1989. He also won 4 National Hurling League medals, 5 Munster senior hurling championship medals, 2 All Star awards and 2 county senior hurling championship medals with his club, Clonoulty Rossmore, in 1989 and 1997.

between 1993 and 2005, scoring 6109 in 24 wins, 4 draws and 16 defeats. He won an All Ireland under 21 hurling medal in 1995 and also represented Tipperary at minor in 1991 and 1992. He won 10 Tipperary county senior hurling championships with his club, Toomevara, including 2 as captain and 3 Munster club championship medals. He also won 3 National Hurling League medals, 2 as captain, 2 Munster senior hurling championship medals, a Munster minor championship medal and 3 All Star awards.

Michael Gleeson played senior hurling for Tipperary against Clare in the 1977 Munster senior hurling championship. He also played in the 1975/76 and 76/77 National Hurling Leagues. He played senior hurling with Thurles Sarsfields for 10 years between 1974 and 1983, winning a county championship medal in 1974 and 3 Mid Division senior hurling medals. He began his career in team management with the Durlas Óg club in Thurles and has made a major contribution to the recent revival in the fortunes of Thurles Sarsfields at underage and adult level.

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Moorefield Club in Kildare and a lecturer and course director in Sports Science in University of Limerick (UL) is in his fourth year as the team trainer. He has extensive experience training and coaching club, colleges Tommy Dunne captained and inter-county teams including the Tipperary to win the All Ireland senior Limerick senior footballers and Kilhurling title in 2001 and was named dare minor footballers.

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Dethroning the champions When Kilkenny met Tipp in the 1964 All Ireland final they were defending the title, won against Waterford in a high scoring decider (4-17 to 6-8) the previous year. The Leinster champions were favourites to win the game, but were beaten by double scores 5-13 to 2-8. Tipperary led by 1-8 to 0-6 at half time. The game was refereed by Aubrey Higgins from Galway – the last time a Connacht man refereed the All Ireland final. Tipperary had previously dethroned Kilkenny in the 1958 semi final, again after the black and amber had beaten Waterford in the previous decider. Tipperary’s win last year was their third time to dethrone Kilkenny.

Kilkenny have dethroned Tipperary on two occasions, the 1909 Final and the 2002 All Ireland semi final.

Hurling Hotbed During his time as a student, at St Kieran’s College, Kilkenny, Eoin Kelly played in two Colleges’ All Ireland Finals. Despite scoring 1-7 in the 1999 final at Croke Park, he lost to a St Flannan’s College team, captained by Ballinahinch’s Dermot Gleeson and powered by Toomevara’s Benny Dunne, who scored 0-3. There was a happy ending to the 2000 Final at Nenagh, when Eoin, who lined out at centre forward and scored 0-7, avenged the previous year’s defeat. His colleagues on that winning team included current Kilkenny senior hurlers Tommy Walsh, Brian Hogan, Jackie Tyrrell and Michael Rice, who is now a teacher in the college.

Golden Gate Tipperary’s victory over Kilkenny in the 1950 decider might not have produced the highest final attendance but the gate receipts of £6,103 -14 -2 set a new record for a hurling final.

A Star Trio of Counties The late Mick Ryan (Roscrea) won a Kilkenny County Senior Hurling title with Dicksboro in 1950. They beat Éire Óg (city) in a final replay by 4-6 to 1-5. He lined out at centre forward in the club’s first victory for twenty four years. His team mates included Dan Kennedy, who had faced Mick in the All Ireland final a couple of months earlier. Mick died in 2007, but is remembered fondly in Tipperary,

Kilkenny and Cork, where he played successfully with Blackrock and St. Finbarrs in hurling and Clonakilty in football.

Marksmen Supreme When you consider that Kilkenny’s Eddie Keher shot an amazing 0-14 in the sixty minute 1963 All Ireland Final against Waterford, it was always possible that he would surpass it in the years ahead. The introduction of the eighty minute games (1970) improved his chances and in the 1971 Final against Tipperary, Eddie scored 2-11 in Kilkenny’s three point loss to establish a new record. The games were reduced to seventy minutes for the 1975 championship and it took a tour de force from Nicky English in the 1989 Final when he scored 2-12 against Antrim to break Keher’s eighteen year old record. Eoin Kelly’s performance in the 2009 70 minute final with 0-13 is very worthy of mention among impressive final scoring achievements.

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Hard to believe These days All Ireland Hurling Semi Finals are played at Croke Park (the last exception was the Offaly v Clare Saturday refixture in 1998, which was played at Semple Stadium).

So, it is hard to believe that the first ever championship meeting, between Tipperary and Kilkenny, was played at Urlingford on October 27th 1887.

That Semi Final was played on a Thursday and the reason was that when the teams went to Clonmel to play the game on the previous Sunday, other games were in progress and planned as the South Tipperary Board was in dispute with the Central Council. In the circumstances, the teams arranged to play on the following Thursday in Urlingford. Interestingly, Tullaroan objected to some of the Thurles players before the game started on the grounds that they were not from the parish. This was accepted but Thurles had no difficulty getting replacements from among their supporters. There were plenty willing to take the place of those who could not play.

It was reported that Frank Moloney ’’ refereed with much difficulty’’. The venue minimised travel for the teams, but you wonder how much difficulty players and supporters had in getting time off work, for the most important hurling game played in Ireland under the auspices of the GAA up to then.

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Music Network presents Fonn Aniar/Tune from the West— Breanndán Ó Beaghlaoich, Tommy Peoples, and Laoise Kelly—at St. Kieran’s Church of Ireland, Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary on Saturday, 17 September.

Gaisce Gold Award Holder and President’s Award Leader (PAL) Karen Hardiman from Templemore has been chosen to represent Gaisce and Ireland at the upcoming International Gold Event (IGE) in Kenya this September. She will be joined there by fellow attendee Eoin Kenny, outgoing regional Youth Representative Josie McGee and past attendee and current event organiser Janice Mustafova.

"The most maddeningly nourishing, elevating, and mesmerising Irish music you’ll hear today" Earle Hitchner, The Irish Echo, on Breanndán Ó Beaghlaoich (with Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh) "Tommy Peoples gracefully occupies a prime authoritative position on the top shelf of Traditional fiddle players…one of the few traditional players whose music regularly elicits from his listeners words such as passion, tension, ferocious, dark, emotion, grip, electric, friction, tautness, rawness, beauty." The Journal of Music "Kelly virtually reinvents the instrument with her rhythmic and melodic intricacy, her syncopation and undulating chords and harmonies . . . she'll have you swaying with her profound musicality." Irish Times

Brace yourself for a clash of the titans as a trio of trad’s finest join forces for this unmissable tour. With three distinct regional styles going head-to-head, every tune promises to be something of an adventure.

Representing the Dingle Peninsula is genial giant Breanndán Ó Beaghlaoich, whose fiery button accordion playing and heartfelt singing echo the stormy beauty of the West Kerry coastline. With three highly-acclaimed solo albums to his name, Ó Beaghlaoich is also held in high esteem for his work with the groups Boys of the Lough and Beginish and his collaborations with the Chieftains and fiddler Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh.

Winner of the first ever TG4 Traditional Musician of the Year Award, trad legend Tommy Peoples brings the rabble-rousing Donegal

fiddle style to the party. After recording classic albums with the Bothy Band, Matt Molloy and Paul Brady in the 1970s, Peoples’ compositions and solo performances have inspired a generation of fiddle players. Equally influential is virtuoso harpist Laoise Kelly, who has breathed new life into the national instrument with her reinterpretation of the O'Carolan canon. Though Kelly has toured the world, collaborating with everyone from Seamus Heaney and Kate Bush to The Chieftains, Sharon Shannon and Dónal Lunny, don’t be surprised to hear her Mayo roots to the fore as she gets those feet a-tapping!

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The attendees will complete a number of physical activities throughout the duration of the event including rock climbing, hiking and white water rafting while the service project will see them refurbish four local primary schools. Themed ‘Each One, Reach One’ , the event will encourage each attendee to use what they gain from the IGE experience to reach one goal they have set so as to be of value for themselves, their community, their country and the world. Speaking on behalf of the President’s Award Kenya, Africa’s Regional Director Edwin Kimani stated ‘the programme is formed of four pillars: Voluntary Service, Physical Recreation, Skills Development and Adventurous Journey that will help youth unlock their potential, develop self-reliance, social awareness, leadership and good citizenship’.

The IGE also aims to inspire and instruct those who have attained the highest level of the Award in their country to undertake leadership roles nationally, regionally and globally.

The first event of this kind known as The Commonwealth Gold Expedition was hosted by Canada in 1967 and its emphasis was on expeditionary ventures. Since then the event has grown to encompass soft skills training, service projects, cultural exchange events with a strong emphasis on character building and leadership development.

Key activities during the event shall include the Youth Forum where attendees will interact with key stakeholders including HRH Prince Edward regarding the future development of the award and the election of regional Youth Representatives for the International Council (IC).

Gaisce-the President’s Award is a member of the International Award Association (IAA) and has been operating in Ireland since 1985. The Duke of Edinburgh Award was founded in 1956 by his Royal Highness Prince Philip, Lord Hunt, the leader of the first successful ascent of Everest and the German Educationalist Kurt Hahn who believed in the philosophy of holistic education. In recent days the attendees were kindly welcomed as guests of honour at the Kenyan Embassy in Dublin where they were informed about the interesting history, culture and wildlife of the host nation.

Further information about the award in Ireland can be found at www.gaisce.ie or about the International Gold Event at www.intaward.org/ige

The Rose of Thurles

The Rose of Thurles event is a charity event in aid of HAITI. Although the disaster took place over a year ago (Ireland rugby international), the Irish there are still thousands of families efCancer Society, members of the Tipperfected. The money raised will go to the ary hurling team and members of the am- HAVEN charity which are still workbulance and civil defence who supported ing flat out building houses schools and the event. They wish to extend a particu- playgrounds for the families and kids. lar thanks to the members of Toomevara The event is like the rose of Tralee but GAA Club who gave unstinting and ininstead of countries and counties the valuable support throughout the event.

Relay was deemed a huge success by ev- girls will represent clubs and business eryone involved, and will have raised sig- and clubs in and around the Thurles area. The prizes are all being donated nificant funds for fighting cancer – final by local designer Jennifer Hill of Tiarafigures will be announced in the coming belle who will custom design a tiara for weeks. Onwards now for next year …

Successful Relay for Life event The first Relay for Life Tipperary held in Toomevara last weekend was a highly successful and very moving event. With 42 teams and over 900 participants as well as 90 survivors and as many carers, and thousands of supporters and wellwishers over the 24 hours, it was a magnificent occasion. The Candle of Hope and Fight Back ceremonies were particularly poignant and moving. The organising committee wish to thank Liam Sheedy for opening the event, and Noreen Ryan (Tipperary Rose), Donnacha Ryan

All four are gold awardees who are actively involved in youth engagement and the promotion of Gaisce throughout different regions in Ireland. The IGE event is organised on a tri-annual basis. It will attract over 200 delegates from more than 100 countries and territories. It is one of the most important events in the annual calendar of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Association (IAA).The purpose of the event is to bring Gold Award holders aged between 20 and 30 years together to engage in the governance and policy of the award while discussing social, political and economic issues to better prepare and empower youth to positively influence the societies they live in.

the winner. Trophies are also being designed by local student Aishling Ryan.

The event consists of 2 nights. First night 29th of Sept. is when the judges meet the roses, escorts and business people. This will be in the Wytchway Inn in Holycross. The second night is the big night in HQ at 8pm.

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Councillor Morris claims another success from his sports tourism initiative I can confirm that that Delbarton High School From Morristown New Jersey have booked into the Abbey Court Hotel from 15th to 18TH March to add to Okan ss R.F.C from Canada for that week alone. That is 80 extra tourists for the area in that week alone and the possibility of two more groups in the pipeline.

Delbarton High School is one of the eminent high schools in America and there presence in Nenagh is evidence of the success of the Sports Tourism initiative that I have driven in my time as a councillor. Of course I would not have had the ability to drive this on if it wasn’t for the support of my fellow councillors or the fantastic ambassadors that we have in our sports clubs in the town or indeed the very welcoming public that we have in our naturally friendly town.

Nenagh is a perfect location for Catholic High schools tours because of its size and manageability where the children’s parents can feel happy with the safety of their children in our town.

I can also confirm a major conference for Nenaghf for the 23rd to the 25th September in the Abbey Court Hotel which will explore the

role of the council in encouraging and supporting the development of Enterprise through Tourism and sport using Nenagh as a template.

The key objectives of the conference will be to explore the importance of sport as a tourist attraction, the current value of tourism to the Irish Economy. Developing niche market tourism in the area, researching potential markets for new sporting events to be held in Ireland, the importance of inclusion in core strategy and facilitating a brainstorming session and action plan development The conference will bring delegates from all over the country to listen to John Delaney Chief Executive F.A.I, John Sweeney Clare Sports Partnership George Hook Junior of Irishrugby tours Theresa Mulvihill Smart Marketing ltd. The F.A.I and Shannon development will have information stalls over the weekend.

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On Sunday September 11th on our Preserving and Storing a Bountiful Harvest workshop, you can walk in our gardens to identify plants both cultivated and wild and discuss their needs and uses, sample lots of delights and take home a jar of something delicious! If you would like to know more about native trees and plants and the wildlife that they host, make sure you join us on Saturday 10th at our Planting to Attract Wildlife workshop. Birdwatch Ireland will also be joining us that day to discuss the variety of birds that can be seen around the country so bring

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We will be wrapping up September with our Apple Open Days on 24th (Supporters only) and 25th (open to public). Guest Speakers include Darina Allen, who will give a talk and a cookery demonstration on Sunday 25th, and on both days we will have interesting talks on Food Growing Topics both Past and Present, Juicing and Tasting of Native Irish Apples, Apple Tree Sales, Traditional Skills Demos, Fun Kids Activities: bug Hunts, Face Painting, Garden and Orchard Tours, Market Stalls, Organic Café, Live Music and more…..

Spectacular Sights in Store for the midlands as CANNONBALL 2011 roars into Kinnitty CANNONBALL in aid of Barretstown is back and ready to roll into the midlands. For the first time, Cannonball will stop at Kinnitty Castle in Offaly on Sunday September 11th at 1.30pm and staff of Kinnitty will dress in Medieval Costumes to welcome car enthusiasts, families and fans who will be able to get up close to their favorite supercars totally free of charge. A spectacular air display will wow vis- itors by champion aerobatic pilot Eddie Goggins as live music, children’s entertainment and old style Thrashing takes place on the ground. A big barbeque and special Cannonball menu will be available for Sunday Lunch at Kinnitty and a giant custom built clown Hot Air Balloon will be a magnificent spectacle as the sky is the limit for this event. Miss Offaly Theresa Casserly just back from representing Beauty All Ways Salon in Edenderry at the recent Miss Ireland Pageant will welcome Cannonball to County Offaly as Blueball Native and Cannonball organiser Maree Gorman is brings this spectacular event back to her own turf!

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Dundrum AC The Moycarkey 7K was hosted August 26 and Padraig Coen ran well finishing in third position with a time of 25:46, Michael Moore was forth in 27:05 and Ben English was 5th in 27:12. Last Sunday the national masters track and field championships were held in Tullamore.We had three athletes competing.Michael O'Beirne competing in the O/75 category won silver in the long jump and bronze in the javelin.

Michael O'Riordan competing at O/70 won silver medals in the long jump and 28lb weight for distance.Christy Ryan won the bronze medal in the O/50

800m in a time of 2:31. Declan O'Connor has been getting some good results on the road recently finishing 19th in a 5 mile race in Limerick in 30:51and he finished a 5K in Murroe with a time of 19:05. Dynphna Ryan continues his run of good form finishing in second place in the Murroe 5K with a time of 19:47. Two club members Tommy Byrnes and Tony Delaney completed the Gael force challenge recently both making big improvements on their times from last year with Tommy completing the course in 4:38:04 and Tony with a time of 5:19:12.

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Harvesting Shannon’s Waters Bord na Móna recently addressed the Oireachtas environment, transport, culture and Gaeltacht committee. The next day they bussed some of its members with media in attendance for a day out in the beautiful Midland bogs.

They were taking advantage of slow news in the silly season to publicise and promote Dublin City Council’s scheme to pump water from the Shannon near Portumna to the Dublin Region via Garryhinch cut-away bog near Portarlington. They promised gifts for everyone – 350 million litres of water a day for the Dublin Region and places along the way; a lake for water sports with a nature reserve for the Midlands; and 1000 construction jobs to build it.

But beware Bord na Móna and Dublin City Council bearing gifts – this massive scheme is being driven by huge commercial interests. Chief executive Gabriel D’Arcy let the cat out of the bag – with turf running out he plans to transform Bord na Móna into a highly profitable water utility, selling the water they take from the Shannon to consumers in the East. They are already in discussion with consultants appointed by the Minister of the Environment about setting up a national water board to run the entire country’s water supply.

We in the River Shannon Protection Alliance oppose this scheme – not because we seek selfishly to deny water to our fellow citizens in Dublin, but because we believe it is a bad scheme, not just for the Shannon but for Dublin water consumers as well.

First, we do not believe assurances that water extraction on this scale will not damage the Shannon system. The plan is to pump at the maximum rate for 10 months of the year and at a lower rate for two, not just at periods of high flow. At low flow the reduced flow-rate through Lough Derg will threaten water quality, and to maintain levels and flows in the lower Shannon, there will be pressure to open sluices higher up, reducing water levels and flows in the middle and upper Shannon, and threatening navigation.

This is why we call on public representatives to demand an independent review of the impact of the scheme on the ecology and hydrology of the entire system, paid for at arms length by the promoters of the scheme, but independent of them. An Environmental Impact Statement prepared by consultants in the pockets of the promoters cannot be trusted to be objective.

Second, we believe that this scheme is not the best way to meet the Dublin Region’s needs for water. It is based on unrealistic Celtic Tiger era forecasts for demand to increase by 50% by 2040.

Recent figures show that demand is static or falling. This will not change anytime soon because of our State’s

economic woes.

The planned introduction of water metering and charging will reduce demand, as it has elsewhere. And changes to planning regulations to promote rain water harvesting would further reduce demand for treated water.

Around 30% of expensively treated water is wasted by leaks at present. A concerted programme to reduce leakage to European best practice levels could save 100 million litres per day – as well as providing much needed employment.

If demand turns out to be much less than forecast the cost of water supplied to the Dublin Region will be higher than necessary. Dublin consumers will pay a high water charge unless subsidised by consumers elsewhere. If the scheme is built as a PPP, the State could find itself compensating a private water utility, as is already happening with motorway tolls.

The scheme is being presented as the only way to supply the Dublin Region with enough water. But it is simply not true that there is no alternative to the Shannon. 100 million litres per day is available from groundwater in the Fingal-Meath aquifer. There are great opportunities to reuse water, as is done in other cities. For instance, the output from the Ringsend treatment works could be injected at Leixlip to maintain water levels below the weir while extracting up to an additional 100 million litres per day from the Liffey above it.

Such incremental alternatives should be explored before committing to a risky big bang scheme, in which not one drop of water will be provided until the entire cost has been incurred.

Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. The Club held a very successful 3rd Annual Road Race on Friday night last, 26th August with over 90 competitors taking part in our 3km Fit4Life & our 7km Ladies & Men’s Races. Ross Alexander, Coolquill A.C. took the 7km Men’s title in a time of 23.43 with Shane Mullaney, Thurles Crokes A.C. close on his heels in 2nd place in a time of 23.49 & Padraig Cohen, Dundrum A.C. in 3rd place in a time of 25.46. In the Ladies 7km race, Martina Ryan, Thurles Crokes A.C. was an easy winner in 30.05 with Rosie Casey, Clonmel A.C. home in 32.20 & Aisling Hoey, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. taking 3rd place in 33.23. L. Ryan won the Men’s 0/40 category, Michael Moore, Dundrum A.C. won the Men’s 0/45 category & Ben English, Dundrum A.C. took the Men’s O/50 category. Aine Hennessy, Templemore A.C. won the Ladies 0/40 category with Liz Power, Moyne A.C. taking the 0/45 category & Carmel Lynagh, Templemore A.C. winning the 0/50 category. First Juvenile home in the Fit4Life 3km race was Kieren Hennessy, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. in 13.05 with Mora O’ Doherty taking the Senior Fit4Life title in 13.10. Congratulations & well done to all the competitors.

Full results & photographs can be found on our website at www.moycarkeycoolcrooac.com.

ated. Thanks also to all the people who helped out on the night both inside & outside, to Jerry Lyons who took the photos, to Martina Hayden, Josephine Martin & their helpers who organised a wonderful spread of food after the race & to all the ladies who baked & made sandwiches & confectionary. Without your help, we could not run such a successful race.

Our thanks to everyone who contributed so generously to our Annual Church Gate Collection last weekend & to all who helped with the collections at the 3 churches.

Your continued support of our Club is greatly appreciated.

Training for the forthcoming Cross Country Season will commence this Thursday evening, 1st September at 7.30pm in the Middlepiece.

Another Tipperary Little Athletics Jamboree will take place in Templemore Track on Friday 30th August commencing at 6.30pm. The jamboree is open to all our Club’s girls & boys aged 5 to 10 years. It will be a fun team event with each participant taking part in modified running, jumping & throwing events. More details can be found on www.tipperaryathletics.com

For all latest Club news, upcoming events & photos log onto our website at Our thanks to all the Clubs who www.moycarkeycoolcrooac.com & supported the race & to all the mylocalnews.ie where results & competitors who took part on the newspaper reports for the follownight & to all who cheered them ing week are usually posted on on. Your support is greatly appreci- Sunday night/Monday morning.

This is why we call on public representatives to demand an independent review of the demand assumptions underlying the scheme, and alternative ways to meet realistic demand. And such a review must be genuinely independent – consultants already identified with the scheme cannot be seen as independent.

So what of the gifts being promised? ∙ Surely 350 million unnecessary litres of expensive water per day are not so much a gift as an economic millstone. ∙ Surely it would be madness to risk the existing natural heritage, recreational and tourism value of the Shannon and its lakes in exchange for a new man-made lake and a nature reserve just a few miles away in the Midlands. ∙ Surely it would make more sense to create 1000 jobs in a concerted programme to fix leaks in Dublin before pumping Shannon water there to leak into the ground.

Daniel Ryan, Moycarkey Borris on his way to winning a Silver National medal for Tipperary in the Boys U/14 80m Hurdles at the National Community Games Athletic Finals in AIT, Athlone recently.

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Prayers St. Therese of Lisieux O Glorious St. Therese, whom almighty God has raised up to aid and inspire the human family. I implore your miraculous intercession. You are so powerful in obtaining every need of body and spirit from the heart of God. Holy Mother Church proclaims you, Prodigy of Miracles”The Greatest Saint of Modern Times” Now I fervently beseech you to answer my petition. (mention here) to carry out your promise of spending heaven doing good upon earth, of letting fall from heaven a shower of roses. Henceforth dear Little Flower, I will fulfil your plea ‘to be made known everywhere’ and I will never cease to lead others to Jesus, through you, Amen.

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Counselling Depression

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I am very interested in what is called developmental or lifespan psychology.

This type of psychology looks at various life stages of the entire life span, and emphasises how important it is to meet the challenges of each stage, so that the next one can be successfully negotiated.

This brand of psychology suggests that a person can get stuck in a particular life stage, and, for example, this would make it difficult to meet the challenges of old age.

So I would like to look at depression in the context of some life stages. I will concentrate in these articles on preschool to late adolescence and old age. For many years depression was considered a complaint of middle age or older. Recent research has shown, however, that depression normally begins early in a person’s life. It seems that the initial onset of depression is typically between the ages of 16 and 20, but can begin at 13.

A lot of research has been done on adolescent depression, and there is increasing alarm at the significant upswing in the rates of depression (and suicide) among this population in recent years in Ireland. In my own limited experience I have encountered quite a number of depressed teenagers, who had experienced a loss either of a relationship or the death of a parent or friend. The loss of a romantic relationship can be particularly devastating to a young person, and adults often fail to recognise this devastation. I feel that broken relationships are a significant cause of suicide. I understand from a member of Living Links, an organisation, devoted entirely to suicide, that a massive study is being done to pinpoint the reasons for suicide, and thus help to stem the tsunami that is engulfing this country at present. Living Links provides outreach support and can be reached at ph. 067 439991 or 087 4122 052. There is also a very good website on Living Links. I did a few days training with them and can vouch that it is an excellent organisation, now spreading throughout Ireland.

Suicide is most prevalent among those in their late teens and among young adult males in particular, but, as I have said, major depression in young people can occur around the age of 13. Unipolar depression is relatively rare under that age. The earlier the age of onset the more severe the depression is, with increased chance of recurring, becoming chronic (ongoing), and leading to adult depression. Depressed children tend to have dysthymia followed by major depression, and usually there is a high degree of depressive conditions in relatives. While for adults, dysthymia must persist for 2 years, with children it must last for at least 1 year, and it differs from major depression in that it has fewer symptoms such as lack of pleasure in pleasurable activities or events, social withdrawal,

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fatigue, reduced sleep and poor appetite.

It may present in preschool children.

This severe disorder appears in about two thirds of those presenting with depression in those early life-stages. Those presenting with early onset dysthymia have significantly higher rates of personality and substance abuse disorders, and higher rates of past major depressive episodes than later-onset dysthymia individuals.

Frequently, depression in children is a response to psychosocial (the interaction of a mixture of psychological and social influences) and dysfunctional family life.

There is a very high risk of the children of a depressed parent developing depression, and this is true of even infants and toddlers. According to Aware the risk is particularly high if the parent experiences recurrent depression. There is also a strong correlation between childhood abuse and recurrent depression in later life.

My own experience with clients suggests that sexual abuse has a more severe long term depressive impact, breeding enormous rage, suicidal thoughts, and a cloud of depression on the unfortunate victims.

Some psychologists, however, feel that only those who had suffered severe sexual abuse (penetration or attempted penetration) suffer adult depression as a result. I do not agree with this. I think any form of unwanted intimate touching and a breaching of one’s most sacred boundaries inflicts enormous pain on people, and is likely to result in depression at an early stage. Abuse can run across families for generations, and this history of abuse can create vulnerability to depression among family members from one generation to the next.

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

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