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The Ursuline Secondary School, Thurles head to Croke Park for the second year running after scooping both the Senior and Intermediate Category awards at the Student Enterprise Awards County Competition which took place on Wednesday 7th March at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh. Newport College were the Junior Category winners. Both schools will now represent North Tipperary at the National Final which takes place on 18th April in Croke Park.
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This year 135 students from 7 second level schools competed in the County competition which carried a prize fund of almost €3,000. The competition is run nationwide by the County & City Enterprise Boards since 2002 and is designed to increase enterprise awareness in the education system and to inculcate an entrepreneurial spirit among students. Close to 15,000 students participated in last year’s competition. At County level the competition is run by the
Tipperary North County Enterprise Board and last Wednesday’s event attracted a large attendance of parents, teachers, business and agency representatives who visited the 31 trade stands/displays and heard presentations from 5 competing schools. External adjudicators are brought in by the Enterprise Board to judge the Competition which is marked against a national criteria and includes a business report, product sample, trade stand and student interview. This year’s adjudicators were Ms. Mairead English Maher, South Tipperary CEB, and Ms. Sharon Rossiter of Star Finance and Ms. Burga Fulham, Limerick City Enterprise Board. In addition to the 1st prize, runner up and 3rd place in the Senior, Intermediate and Junior categories, the adjudicators awarded special prizes to projects that excelled. This year’s exceptional projects won a ‘Most Innovative Product’ and ‘Best Stand/Exhibit’ Award.
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Family Open Day at the Source The Source Library and Arts Centre will throw a special open day for families on Saturday 31st March. Pop in between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and discover a world of imagination. There will be story time, face painting, pavement art, and a treasure hunt for the little ones. Tipp FM’s Fran Curry will broadcast his show from the library, from 12p.m. to 2 p.m. Thurles Librarian Ann Marie Brophy says, “We’re very excited to hold this joint open day with The Source Arts Centre. The Source is for everyone in our community and we want to shout it from the rooftops.” Acting Director of The Source Arts Centre, Aislinn O’hEocha added, “Saturday 31st March is about discovering a space that you may not be familiar with – it’s getting to walk through an art exhibition, explore children’s and adults books, see what goes on backstage and sample culinary delights in The Source Café.”
On the day, The Source staff will advise on what The Source can offer you – from joining the library and choosing books for yourself and your children, to booking tickets for shows in the arts centre.
So, if you’ve never stepped through our doors before or just haven’t visited us for a while, put the date in your diary for a great free family day out. The Source is yours – come and explore. We look forward to welcoming you. The Source family open day will take place on Saturday 31st March, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nenagh Film Club presents Woody Allen’s Oscar winning ‘Midnight in Paris’ on the big screen on Thursday, 5th April. Shot in Allen’s trademark conversational style, the film has been regarded as a return to form from the director of such classics ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘Manhattan’.
While Inez (Rachel McAdams) and her mother are overjoyed by a chance meeting with another couple, and together they discover the tourist gems of the city and its luxury stores, Gil
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parish. Having won a County senior football medal in 1972, he followed that by winning junior and intermediate hurling medals with his club, He served on the club committee for over thirty years and became Club secretary in 1997. His time and his work as club secretary will never be forgotten. His strong work ethic, his attention to detail, his fundraising activities, his match reports, his lining of the sportsfield and his voluntary service in maintaining it, his allocation of match tickets and his club notes will stand him out as a GAA club volunteer extraordinaire. He managed to combine all this with being a member of the Tipp Year book committee and United Sports Panel Awards committee, Chairman of Killurney Sports and Social Club and Quizmaster for so many entertaining quiz nights around the area. He attended matches all over Ireland, stewarded in Semple Stadium, saw Tipperary play in the Skydome in Toronto and was at the early Compromise Rules games in Australia. County Chairman Sean Nugent, a close neighbour and great friend, said at his funeral Mass that James Holohan’s deep faith and Christian values shone out in his work or sporting activity as it did in his contribution to community life. His values of loyalty, honesty and integrity will be remembered whenever his name is mentioned. Seamus Ó Huallacháin fear mór, fear laidir., fear an-iontach ar fad. Ni bheidh a leithead arís ann. We tender our sincere sympathy to his wife Bridget, his brother Eddie and Sisters Vera, Kathleen and Sheila and to the extended family. Go ndeana Dia trocaire ar a anam uasal.
Tipperary got their first point of this year’s league when they drew 0-12 each with Longford on Saturday evening last at Semple Stadium. This result confirms Tipperary’s relegation to Division 4. They will play Offaly in David Power Tipperary Person Of their final game on Sunday April 8th at The Year 2012 Semple Stadium at 2.30pm.
Heartiest congratulations are due to Death Of Kilsheelan’s James HoloDavid Power who has been named han RIP Tipperary Person of the Year 2011 by the Tipperary Association Dublin. The Kilsheelan Kilcash GAA Club David wins the award for managing said a sad farewell to their esteemed the Tipperary minor football team to Club secretary on Thursday last as he the extraordinary achievement of winwas laid to rest in Gambonsfield cem- ning last year’s All Ireland minor etery. James Holohan who had been football title. The award to David is ill for just a short time passed away at well deserved and will be widely welhis home on Tuesday morning March comed by Tipperary people. His 20. James attended the Tipperary An- award will be presented at the Annual nual Convention in December where Awards function to be held on Saturhis fellow club man, Billy Stokes, and day April 28 in the Louis Fitzgerald he proposed with pride and pleasure Hotel, Naas Road, Dublin. Details the election of Kilsheelan man, Sean will be available in a later column on Nugent as County Chairman. Over his purchasing tickets for the Awards lifetime James made an exceptional night. Congratulations are also due to contribution to the GAA and to com- the Hall of Fame award winner, Liam munity life in general in his native Ahearne of the famed Palace Bar in Dublin which has been a meeting
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Nenagh CBS In Colleges All Ireland Final
Good luck to Nenagh CBS for their All Ireland senior hurling colleges final against Kilkenny CBS at Semple Stadium on Saturday next March 31 at 3.15pm. It will be their first time contesting the final and will be hoping to score a unique double over Kilkenny opposition having beaten the fancied St. Kieran’s College in the semi-finals. Only the New Stand will be open with turnstiles open from 2.15pm. There will be no curtain raiser as the planned Vocational Schools final had to be deferred due to the abandonment of the refixed semi-final between Nenagh VS and St. Fergal’s College Rathdowney at Templetuohy last Saturday following an injury to a Rathdowney player.
Tipperary GAA Benefit Evening At Thurles Greyhound Stadium
The Tipperary GAA Benefit Evening at Thurles Greyhound Stadium commences at 4.30pm immediately after the Tipperary v Cork Allianz hurling league game across the road at Semple Stadium. Remember that the Tipperary players and management will be in attendance and some great greyhound racing is promised as well. All proceeds from the event will go towards supporting our Inter-County teams. Admission via buster ticket costs €10. The prize in the buster ticket draw is €500. Juveniles will be admitted free of charge. Please come along after the game and support the county teams and enjoy a great evening’s entertainment.
Munster Scor Sinsear Final
Scor Thiobraid Arann is represented in all 8 items in Scor Sinsear na Mumhan in Our Lady's Secondary School, Templemore this Saturday evening March 31 at 6pm. Tipperary’s representatives are Rince Foirne: Newcastle - Catherine and Shauna Ryan, Sinead Grant, Ciara Corbett, Rosie McCarra, Teresa McGrath, Veronica McNamara and Ci-
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Opening of third pitch at Dr. Morris Park Next Sunday April 1 will mark another milestone in the development of the excellent facilities at Morris Park when the recently developed third pitch will be officially declared open at 12 noon to be followed at 12.30pm by an under 21 hurling challenge game between Tipperary and Waterford. Well done to all involved with the development of the new pitch. Special mention is due to John Ryan of Holycross and former County Chairman, John Costigan for their dedication to ensuring the purchase and development of the land for this excellent pitch and of course to Morris Park caretaker, Pat O’Callaghan for all his work looking after the facilities.
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Tipperary Supporters Club Mascot The Junior Members Mascot for Sunday’s Allianz hurling league game between Tipperary and Cork is Kevin Bracken (12) of Dúrlas Óg and Scoil Ailbhe, Thurles. Junior Membership is available for free on www.tippsupportersclub.com. Adult membership is also available online at a cost of €25. Tipperary 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 0868149146 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.
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Local man Sgt John Brophy of the Irish Air Corp is chairperson of Cheshire Adventure Motivation Project which was set up by both the Irish Air Corp and Cheshire Foundation of Ireland 24 yrs ago. With committed volunteers they run camps during the year for people with high levels of physical disabilities. The activities they provide include Abseiling, Rock climbing, Sailing, Paragliding, Microliting, Survival
This charity is run by committed volunteers and all money raised will go towards providing activities such as mentioned above. Tickets 10.00 euro each - includes entry into draw Prizes, food, music & activities on the night www.campeireann.com Charity No. CHY14298
O’Sullivan Beara Meeting in Lorrha Groups involved in developing the historic and tragic 320 mile march route taken by Donal Sullivan Beara and his followers in 1603 as a tourist amenity, had a useful and interesting get together recently in Lorrha village. Progress in opening the route for walkers and cyclists was discussed by groups from Cork, Limerick, South and North Tipp., Galway, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim and Cavan. Members of North Tipperary Macra na Feirme's Young Farmers Discussion Group with the President of the IFA John Bryan and Chairman of North Tipperary IFA Philip Kinnane at the launch of the groups 2012 calendar of events.
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It is somewhat disappointing to find that the 50 mile section through North Tipperary is now something of a road block, having fallen far behind the other counties in the development of this project. At one stage recently, it appeared that North Tipp.was going to lose out altogether, with the route being diverted via the East Clare Way. However, the small group which has been striving for several years to avoid the calamity of such a valuable attraction for the local economy being lost have now secured the assistance of the Tipperary Leader Group and five sections with their own committee have been set up or are in the process of so doing. They are: Lorrha/ Ballingarry, Cloughjordan, Toomevara, Latteragh/ Templederry and Upperchurch. Of those, Lorrha and Latteragh/Templederry have recently shown great progress, while Upperchurch was already well established. Toomevara and Cloughjordan have some ground to make up. The North Tipp. section will be known as the
Ormond Way. Lorrha Historical Society have taken to the task of getting their section up and running with great enthusiasm and have already raised most of the funds which each area has been asked to contribute. The village is of huge historic interest and should be one of the most important sections of the route. The crossing of the Shannon near Lorrha in hastily constructed makeshift boats was one of the great hardships faced by O’Sullivans remaining followers.
Reps. From various groups who met in Lorrha to promote the Beara-Breffni Way. James Heenan, David Broderick, Christy Madden, John Bradshaw (Tipperary Clans). Matty Ryan (Ormond Way), Connie Ryan (Tipp.Rural Recreation), David Kyne (Leader), Sean Crowley (do), Joe O’Donoughue (do), Jim O’Sullivan (Nat. Co. Ordinator).
Some members Lorrha Hist. Society: Johnny Kelly, Denis Maher, |David Broderick Chairman and James Heenan Sec.
Come Dine With Me Ballymackey FC' Come Dine With Me' are running an extra two nights due to the huge demand for tickets and these two nights are selling out fast The new nights are Easter Sat night April the 7 th in Andys Bar Nenagh and Easter Sunday night in the Tipperary Inn Toomevara, where all the ce-
lebrity chefs will be present and also a mystery celebrity chef will attend, so a great night is expected for the grand finale of ' come dine with me'. Tickets are 20 euro and are available from Una Bergin of Una’s Flowers in Nenagh or from Gerry O Rourke phone 0868151748
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dance and participate in lots of fun Blazing Bikers take to the Scottish highlands in aid of charity activities. Two very special events form part of Relay. First is the Survivors’ Lap which starts off the whole event, where cancer survivors of all ages are begin the Relay by walking the first lap of the course, cheered on by family, friends, and “A scene from the survivors’ lap at last teams from the community. Last year’s Relay for Life event in GAA year over 100 survivors took part grounds, Toomevara. The launch of this in what was a very emotional year’s Relay takes place at 8pm on event for many people. The secWednesday 4th April in the Nenagh Abond special event is the Candle of bey Hotel. All welcome. Relay for Life Tipperary 2012 will be Hope ceremony which takes place as launched in the Abbey Court Hotel darkness begins to fall. Last year, on Wednesday next, 4th April at 3,000 Candles of Hope were dedicat8.00pm. Trevor Hogan, former Ireed by people all over the county to land rugby international who also had someone they know who has been very successful times with both Mun- touched by cancer. Some of the canster and Leinster, will perform the dles are dedicated to someone who launch, and all are invited and welsurvived, others in memory of somecome. one who did not, and some to family and carers for their support. As the The inaugural Relay for Life was one evening approaches, the lighted canof the most significant events to take dles are set around the track, and replace in Co Tipperary last year with main there lighting all night as the over 1,000 people taking part and event continues. Once the candles with many more family members and are placed around the track, the short spectators attending. The event ceremony takes place and, Barbara raised awareness of cancer issues and Bracken who organises this element in particular the fact that there can be of Relay, says that “for many people, life after cancer, and it also raised this is when the true meaning of Reover €112,000 to support the Irish lay hits home”. Overall, Relay for Cancer Association. This year’s Life is a very unique event, very event which takes place in St moving, fulfilling and fun. Michael’s GAA Park, Toomevara on Cancer affects one in three people in 25/26 August is expected to be even Ireland during their lifetime. All bigger and better. funds raised through this event will Speaking with Tipp Tatler this week, go to support the work of the services Trevor Hogan says that “Relay for provided by Irish Cancer AssociaLife is a 24 hour community celebra- tion, in particular the bowel cancer tion and it is meant as a unique, emscreening service to be launched later powering and fun event, raising this year which aims to ensure that awareness of the services of the Irish fewer people in Ireland get cancer Cancer Association, and supporting and that those who do have a better their work. The central themes of chance of survival. Relay for Life are to celebrate cancer If you would like to find out more survivors, to remember those who information about Relay, please have left us, and to fight back against come along to the Abbey Court Hotel the disease”. At the event, teams of next Wednesday, 4th April at people take turns walking around a 8.00pm. if you cannot make it but track. And, to symbolise that fact would like to participate or enter a that cancer never sleeps, each team team in the event, you can do so at has a representative on the track at all www.relayforlife.ie or you can email time during the 24 hours. While not tipprelayteam@live.com walking, participants and spectators can socialise, picnic, play games,
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The Blazing Bikers Motorcycling Club are taking to the Scottish highlands on the May Bank holiday weekend in a bid to raise funds for people who are blind or vision impaired. The Scottish challenge is the brainchild of guide dog owner, Billy Shanahan from Thurles, Co. Tipperary who organises the event each year with the help of his daughter, Katriona.
these organisations make to people living with sight loss and it’s been a privilege to be able to do something to support them. My dad recently got his 5th guide dog, Bess, from the “The Scottish Challenge 2012”, is the Irish Guide Dogs. Bess and his previBlazing Bikers 5th annual biking trip. ous guide dogs have made such a difBilly Shanahan says, “We have been ference to his quality of life. He can very lucky and enjoyed great support, get about safely and independently with many participants coming back and that’s just so valuable. This is year after year. This year, we hope why we both want to do as much as to gather at least 100 biking enthusi- we can to help more people living asts to participate and support our with sight loss get the services they fundraising for our two beneficiary need to enjoy an improved quality of charities, namely, Irish Guide Dogs life.” for the Blind and the National Council of the Blind.” It costs €550 per biker and €350 per pillion sharing to participate in The “The four day 1,200km round trip Scottish Challenge. Costs include; from May 4th – 7th journeys from Ferry Crossings, 3 nights B&B and Belfast to Cairnryan, Glasgow, Inver- evening meals including a Gala Dinness and back through some of ner on the final night and of course Scotland’s most beautiful countrytrip memorabilia. To participate in side.” this exciting biking event, please contact Katriona on 087 410 6861 or Katriona says, “We’ve been organis- e-mail blazingbikers@gmail.com. ing events for the past 16 years now Final bookings are on the 30th March and have raised €600,000 for chari2012. ties who support people living with sight loss. I know what a difference
Silent Film Festival The next public meeting of the Nenagh Silent Film Festival Committee will take place this coming Friday, March 30th, at the Hibernian Inn at 8pm. This meeting will focus on the initiative’s forthcoming premiere screening of The Artist in the Nenagh Ormond Cinema, as well future events of which the NSFF will be hosting locally. The silent film The Artist was a recent winner of several Academy Awards and its success shows how much Silent Film is in vogue. This special screening of The Artist will be a fund-raiser in support of the NSex-lovers are really dying for you to telephone them at four in the morning. WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make you think you can logically converse with members of the opposite sex without spitting. WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may create the illusion that you are tougher, smarter, faster and better looking than most people.
FF and will involve a black and white dress code, glass of wine, special screening and a fun night out. Final details are to be announced within days in local media, on the new Nenagh Silent Film Festival website and on the NSFF Facebook page. Volunteers and supporters are very welcome to attend all public meetings of the NSFF. For further information contact Charlie at 086 060 2394. nenaghsilentfilmfestival@gmail.com www.nenaghsilentfilmfestival.com
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Roscrea HSE Community Games The Roscrea Community Games Handwriting, Art & Model-Making finals were held on Saturday in the Muintire na Tire Hall, Roscrea. Many thanks to Handwriting judge AnnMarie O’Meara and Art Judge PJ Wright for their time. Kayleigh Dowling won the Girls Under 10 Handwriting competition with Jessica Kelly in second place. Girls U-80 Art 1. Kate Shortt 2. Mia Dowling 3. Laoise Loughnane. Boys U-8 Art 1. Tommy Murphy 2. Scott Kelly. Girls U-10 1 Nicola Ryan 2. Sonita Wynne-Doran. Girls U-12 1. Niamh Cooke 2. Clodagh Fitzpatrick 3. Ally Clifford.
The Art and Model-Making County Finals will be held in Clonmel on Saturday 10th March. The Handwriting and Project County Finals will be held in Muintire na Tire Hall on Saturday 24th March at 2pm. Congrantulations to Darragh Carey Kennedy who won the County Tipperary Community Games Solo Music competition held in St. Flannan’s on Sunday. Darragh along with Daniel Coonan and Laura Egan represented Roscrea in the County Group Music where they finished in second play. Well done to all and many thanks to St. Flannan’s for hosting the County Talent competition.
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FAI U11 Futsal Academy 2011/12 Due to the success of last years under 11 Futsal Academies it is been run again at a number of centres in North Tipperary under the guidance of North Tipperary Football Development Officer James Scott. Basically Futsal is a small sided soccer game played indoors with a special ball. The ball used is smaller and heavier
and its aim is to developing players touch and skill, the likes of Messi and Kaka would have grown up with Futsal and the FAI hopes to produce a few Messi’s in the future. The centres in North Tipp are in Templemore, Nenagh, Rearcross and Newport.
The Templemore centre is made up of players from Templemore FC, Holycross, Sally Park, Moneygall and Clodiagh Rangers along with their coaches Declan Fogarty, Trevor Quinn and Larry Stapleton. Missing from photo Miah Sweeney and James Scott.
Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C.
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“ National Record for Ryan – Daniel Ryan, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. who set a new National Record of 5.64m in the Boys U/14 Long Jump at National Juvenile Indoor Championships in Nenagh Indoor Stadium at the weekend. The previous record of 5.49m was set in 1996. Daniel also won gold & the National title in the Boys U/14 60m Sprint. Ciara Mockler, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. who won Munster Silver in the Girls U/16 Shot Putt in Nenagh Indoor Stadium recently.
Shippensberg PA Group Hurling. Seamie Morris deems 2012 to be the most successful for attracting sports tourist groups to Nenagh”
Jack, Daniel & Dillon Ryan, Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C.. Jack won 4 medals in the Boys U/12 60m, Long Jump, High Jump & Shot Putt, Daniel won 5 gold medals in the Boys U/14 60m, 60m Hurdles, Long Jump, High Jump & Shot Putt & set 3 new Munster records & Dillon won Silver in the Boys U/10 Long Jump.
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Prayers Novena to St. Martha St. Martha, I resort to thee and to thy petition and faith. I offer up to thee this light, which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays. Comfort me in all my difficulties, through the great favour thou didst enjoy when Our Saviour lodged in thy house. I beseech thee to have definite pity in regard to the favour I ask (mention favour). Intercede for my family, that we may always be provided for in all our necessities. I ask thee, St. Martha, to overcome the dragon which thou didst cast at thy feet. One Our Father, and three Hail Marys, and a lighted candle every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays and the above prayer made known with the intention of spreading devotion to St. Martha. This miraculous saint grants favours asked before the nine Tuesdays are ended, no matter howdifficult. Thanksgiving to St. Martha. A.M. The Miraculous Prayer – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask You this very special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart where Your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Also, Thank St. Joseph, St. Martha and Our Lady. B.M. The Miraculous Prayer – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask You this very special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart where Your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail.S.R. The Miraculous Prayer – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask You this very special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart where Your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. M.D. 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. St. Therese of the Child Jesus, live in the heart of the church. Pray for me. Say for 9 days and you will receive a flower during or after 9 days, as an indication that your request will be granted. A.M. The Miraculous Prayer – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask You this very special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart where Your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail L.C. The Miraculous Prayer – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask You this very special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart where Your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. M.K. Novena to St. Martha St. Martha, I resort to thee and to thy petition and faith. I offer up to thee this light, which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays. Comfort me in all my difficulties, through the great favour thou didst enjoy when Our Saviour lodged in thy house. I beseech thee to have def-
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Novena to St. Jude – Oh Holy St. Jude Apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles. Near kinsman of Jesus Christ. Faithful intercessor to all who invoke you. Special patron in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depths of my heart and humbly beg of you to come to my assistance. Please help me now with my present and urgent need (mention favour) and grant my earnest petition. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say 3 Our Fathers and 3 Hail Mary’s, 3 Glorias. Promise publication. A.M. The Miraculous Prayer – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask You this very special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart where Your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. M.O.S. The Miraculous Prayer – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask You this very special one (mention favour). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart where Your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. T.R.
Counselling Depression
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There is a strong relationship between stress and depression, and it has been suggested that women’s lives are more stressful because, in some countries at least, they have less access to resources, have lower status jobs, and because of their dual role as worker and parent. Women may also be more affected by stressors than men, because they are more embedded in family and social networks than men. They may also have more negative life circumstances, e.g. caring for an ill relative, or being a single mother. Dave TuroShields, a therapist in Indiana, refers to a study of 2,921 single mothers, and shares his experience about them being at greater risk of depression because of increased number of life stresses, and a decreased amount of social support. Such mothers are often overwhelmed with their daily work, and feel trapped. Single fathers are also vulnerable to depression, but not as much single mothers, but more so than married fathers. There is also a connection between sexual abuse and depression, and research has shown that a significantly higher percentage of women have suffered this awful trauma, and are more affected by it in a depression context. Constance Hammen and Edward Watkins state that it has been shown that disadvantaged women find it harder to cope with ‘chronic adversities’ than men. They go further and argue that women’s ways of coping might actually intensify their sadness, because it has been proposed the when experiencing emotional distress women’s style is one of rumination, self-focus and overanalysing their issues. Many studies have shown that rumination promotes depression. Other research found that the rates of depression in women were only higher for problems concerning children, reproduction or housing, presumably because of their commitment and involvement in these areas. There were no differences between the genders in terms of marriage or work problems. Women do not experience higher rates of difficult life events, but may differ in the quality of experience associated with them, possibly due to their distinctive social circumstances. Interestingly, studies of brothers and sisters show that the brothers who suffered childhood hardship were more associated with externalising complaints such as substance abuse, while the sisters suffered from depression, which is seen as an internalising complaint. Popular attention is so concerned about facing men with responsibility for the results of their
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destructive behaviour, that it does not see the emotional pain that drives these behaviours. Nonetheless, we must all take responsibility for our actions, even if we have suffered hardship and abuse. Much study, with mixed results, has been done on depression associated with menopausal changes. The latest research shows that rates of depression are higher among menopausal women, and that changing hormonal activity combined with stressful life events may account for this. There is also some evidence that the male menopause (andropause) is also associated with depression. Many changes can lead to depression, and men suffer depression from physical changes during the andropause. Flab can replace muscle, the skin gets dry, hair loss occurs not only in the scalp but also in the genital area and the armpits. The testes can get smaller. Jed Diamond is quite specific about the reality of the andropause, which has many of the symptoms of the menopause. These symptoms include a decline in hormones, erectile dysfunction, general tiredness, mood changes, memory loss, night sweats, and sometimes palpitations due to falling testosterone levels. It is understandable, for example, that depression can result from erectile dysfunction (failure to get or maintain an erection). This can be a vicious circle because some medications used for depression can contribute to erectile dysfunction.
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