Tipp Tatler Issue 217 Christmas 2014

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Jokes While walking through the woods one day, I was surprised to hear a child's voice. I followed the sound, trying in vain to understand the child's words.

When I spotted a boy perched on a rock, I realized why his words had made no sense: He was repeating the alphabet.

"Why are you saying your ABC's so many times?" I asked him.

The child replied, "I'm saying my prayers."

I couldn't help but laugh. "Prayers?

All I hear is the alphabet."

Patiently the child explained, "Well, I don't know all the words, so I give God the letters. He knows what I'm trying to say."

A man walks into a bar with his wife.

Barman: Hi, what can I get you?

Man: A pint of Guinness and a glass of water for my lovely wife, she's driving.

Barman: That's €4.50 for the pint and 20c for the water.

The couple enjoy their drinks.

3 years later (2017) the couple return to the bar Barman: Ah how's it going, long time no see. What can I get you?

Man: Can I get a pint of Guinness and a glass of water for my lovely wife, still doing the driving.

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Barman: No problem. That's €4.90 for the Guinness and €5.20 for the water.

Man: What! How can water be dearer than my Guinness? I'm after working hard all week and get to go out for one drink with my wife and your telling me water is how much?!

Barman: Well that's the cost of water now.

Man: How the hell is it that much?

Barman: Because you sat on your backside and did feck all in 2014!

The trial of an Icelandic banker.

Judge: How do you plead?

Banker: Guilty Judge: I hereby sentence you to 25 years for fraud and theft of millions to fund a luxury lifestyle.

Banker: Sorry Judge: Sorry for what?

Banker: Sorry I wasn't a banker in Ireland.

When a customer slid into the barber chair, the barber asked him how he wanted his hair cut.

"Make it short," the customer replied, "with a bare patch above my left ear, but longer on the right side so that it covers my right ear. I also want my left sideburn above my left ear and the right sideburn below my right ear."

The barber looked puzzled and said, "I don't think I can do that."

The customer replied, "I don't know why not--that's the way you cut it the last time I was here!"

The barber looked puzzled and said, "I don't think I can do that."

The customer replied, "I don't know why not--that's the way you cut it the last time I was here!"

Larry's shed burned down and his wife, Beth, called the insurance company.

Beth spoke to the insurance agent and said, "We had that shed insured for fifty thousand, and I want my money."

The agent replied, "Whoa there, just a minute. Insurance doesn't work quite like that. An independent adjuster will assess the value of what was insured, and then we'll provide you with a new shed of similar worth."

There was a long pause, and then Beth replied, "If that's how it works, then I want to cancel the life insurance policy on my husband."

Harold's wife bought a new line of expensive cosmetics guaranteed to make her look years younger. After a lengthy sitting before the mirror applying the "miracle" products, she asked, "Darling, honestly, what age would you say I am?"

Looking over her carefully, Harold replied, "Judging from your skin, twenty; your hair, eighteen; and your figure, twenty five."

"Oh, you flatterer!" she gushed.

"Hey, wait a minute!" Harold interrupted. "I haven't added them up yet."

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"Make it short," the customer replied, "with a bare patch above my left ear, but longer on the right side so that it covers my right ear. I also want my left sideburn above my left ear and the right sideburn below my right ear."

Bumping into a woman on the footpath, the Tom Cruise look- alike apologized, "Pardon me!"

"That's quite all right," the woman replied. "You look just like my fourth husband."

"Wow!" he said. "How many times have you been married?"

She winked at him and said, "Three."

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Towns to benefit under ‘Town Centre Initiative’ Ten Towns to benefit under the Tipperary County Council and Tipperary Local Enterprise Office Retail Support Programme in roll out of the first phase of the “Town Centre Initiative”.

Ten Tipperary towns have been approved a package of supports under the interim Retail Support Programme. Beneficiaries under the €25,000 fund include; Cahir Tidy Towns, Carrick on Suir Business Association, Clonmel Chamber, Fethard Business & Tourism Ltd., Holycross Forum, Nenagh Chamber of Commerce, Roscrea Chamber, Thurles Chamber, Tipperary Integrated Resource Development and Killenaule Town Enhancement.

The scheme administered by Tipperary County Council’s Local Enterprise Office targeted Chambers, Business Associations and Community Groups and offered a series of measures to help regain the commercial viability of retail businesses and to safeguard both new and existing

jobs in the County’s retail sector.

Under the scheme, towns and villages were offered a grant of €1,000 towards eligible marketing and PR activities, an “outside broadcast” with local radio stations Tipp FM or Tipp Mid West in addition to the services of a Mentor- Red PR to assist with the formulation of a marketing/PR plan for the participating town or village.

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In addition, through Chambers and Traders Associations across Tipperary, The Local Enterprise Office is offering the sector, training, mentoring, management development, upskilling in social media,e-commerce solutions and On Line Trading Vouchers, GIBO (Getting Irish Business On Line) and other supports for businesses who lack a web presence, text or other scheme to attract new, retain existing customers and encourage increased spend in Tipperary’s towns and villages The Retail Support Programme is the first phase in the roll out of a series of supports by Tipperary County Council and Tipperary Local Enterprise Office under the “Town Centre

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Initiative”. A Study of the retail sector in 2012 identified common actions that could be pursued and are relevant to all key towns and villages reviewed. Actions included the establishment of a town centre forum, revitalisation of vacant and derelict properties/shop units, use of social media/web sites/town shopping apps, promoting the concept of “Shop Local”, provision of tailored training courses to meet the needs of retailers such as customer relationship management, brand identity, PR, festivals and events, enhancing links with tourism, developing farmers markets and new collective mar-

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keting initiatives designed to increase foot fall and spend in the County.

This interim Retail Support Programme will be evaluated and beneficiaries are obliged to submit a post- event report detailing the impact of the Initiative in the Town/ Village such as foot-fall, spend, satisfaction rating, employment created/maintained (direct and indirect), collaboration/ joint initiatives with Municipal Districts, new initiatives/ events introduced and community participation.

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A year ago Melanie opened her Tranquil Therapy Room at her home in Leugh, which offers a very relaxing atmosphere, where clients can fully unwind & expect a truly holistic experience. She believes that all clients are individuals & all treatments should be tailor made to suit their individual needs. Initial treatments include a full consultation & each treatment includes homecare advice, all of which help to enhance the treatments & the benefits achieved.

The following therapies are available from Melanie at her Tranquil Therapy Room:Reflexology (carried out on the feet or hands)

Reiki (energy therapy) Hot Stone Massage Indian Head Massage Aromatherapy Massage Swedish Massage Sports Injury Massage Complementary therapies relieve stress & many stress related disorders, whilst encouraging the body to heal & balance itself. They all detoxify the body, & are also very powerful & effective as a preventative tool against ill health, thus helping to maintain balance, health & harmony in mind, body & soul. Individually they all have their own unique benefits & Melanie takes time with each client to ensure they have the therapy most suited to them at a particular time.

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The Divine Divas who were the winners at the recent ‘Stars in Your Eyes’ event run by Borris-Ileigh GAA club in Younge’s The Ragg.

Michelle Costello from Borrisoleigh, triple Gold Medal Winner in The Special Olympics switched on the lights of the Christmas Tree in Borrisoleigh.

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Some of the new Thurles Squash players that are currently participating in a Beginner's Coaching Course. Club membership is now open at reduced rates and those interested in joining or trying out this wonderful sport should contact the Club Coach on 087 2634313.

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The Long Acre, Stories from a disappearing Ireland PJ Cunningham’s new book The Long Acre carries on the vital tradition of John B Keane’s work in telling the stories of a disappearing Ireland, according to the Kerry author’s son, Billy.

“In a writing sense, PJ Cunningham is a son of my father,” said Billy Keane at the book’s launch in Dublin on Thursday night.

“This book bears witness to a time and place where, after centuries of traditional ways, the people experienced rapid change into a modern society between the fifties and seventies “It was a time when the comely maidens made way for their more modern sisters in stilettos and miniskirts walking past the village green in a society shelving the skin of religion and superstition,” explained Keane, who launched the book in Dubray Bookshop on Grafton Street.

The stories contained in The Long Acre focus on the often-heroic struggles within ordinary lives as people aspired to a better way in and around the smallholdings of the country.

It was a world where the new rural electrification scheme shone lights into the darkest corners of the country – a process that was repeated on an intellectual and emotional level among a maturing population through the following decades.

The book is a slice of recent history, capturing the fears and aspirations of a people forced to take new directions at the crossroads between old and modern Ireland.

The stories in this collection look at the fallout as these two worlds collided within communities and the church.

Good Health Naturally Natural Health Through Wiser Living

By Mary T Keane “This book covers everything from ulcers to good skin, how to care for your kidneys, to keeping your blood pressure constant. It is a practical guide to essentials for life and health’. Caoimhe Young, Editor Sunday Magazine Mary T Keane first trained as a teacher in England, pursued that profession there and then returned to Ireland.

Her abiding interest was however in health and fitness. In her research about natural health, she studied the writings of both medical and natural health experts.

Dr Jarvis an American medical doctor come believer in folk medicine and Dr Lelord Kordel, the famous American dietician are among her favourite writers on health. Her studies prompted her to write four books on natural health. One of these was named ‘Research your Health’. This her 5th book is a re-edition of that book, which is now entitled ‘Natural Health Through Wiser Living’.

Though slightly different in content to the original, the principles are the same as ‘Research your Health’ which was for a time among the ‘best sellers’ in Easons.

Mary attributes her success at that time, over 20 years ago to the recommendation of the famous Gay Byrne on his Morning Radio Show. When she approached Easons initially asking if they would be interested in stocking the book, she mentioned Gay’s favourable comments on it. The book buyer Sally’s response with ‘Oh, if Gay said it, that’s enough’ left her in doubt about the outcome.

And now more than 20 years later Mary has felt compelled to re-edit the book and to pass on a few secrets of natural health which she has learned along the way. However, she believes that this book could be of benefit to persons seeking a route to natural health, or perhaps who could help their bodies heal naturally. The reader is left to ‘research’ his/her health in this book ‘Natural Health Through Wiser Living’. The book is on sale in Easons nationwide

Just Been Summonsed To Court?

Don't Panic, Read This....

By Finbar Markey, Louth Land League For over 100,000 homeowners in arrears and their partners, being served a summons to court by the bank is the moment they have been dreading most. So many homeowners have been sticking their heads in the sand, hoping and praying for a knight in shining armour that will save them from homelessness.

The penny drops however when that knock comes to the door, often in the evening time, and the unsuspecting homeowner is handed the summons by a stranger. Its a moment when even the hardest of people, musclebound bruisers, turn to jelly, and the most positive people in life are overcome with shock, anxiety and depression. Physically, the heartbeat revs to palpitations, many have reported to us shortness of breathe, nausea and trembling.

These reactions are the release of pent up anxiety, often building over a number of years, as worst fears are realised. It isn't pent up emotions alone that bring about such reactions when handed a summons for a civil bill application by the bank. One of the main contributors is, believe it or not, ignorance, a lack of knowledge regarding what the summons is and what it means.

If you, like scores of thousands, have fallen into arrears on your mortgage, it is likely that you believe you will have no options other than to eventually hand in your keys or go to court to lose it sooner rather than later. This is in reality far from the case. If a home owner decides they wish to defend themselves having received a summons to court they can be guaranteed, with a little knowledge, to remain in their home for years to come. If you have recently been served with a summons to the Circuit Court, here's a few starting facts that will put your mind at ease and allow you a good night's sleep. The facts and court defence tactics outlined below do not present a silver bullet but rather will gain you significant amounts of time during which the Land League aims to build a national campaign to end evictions and achieve an across the board write-down on home mortgage debt.

1. When you go to the Circuit Court for the first time you will be in front of the County Registrar. The Registrar is not a Judge. The Registrar is almost like a gate-keeper, and it is his/her job to make sure everything required for a case is present before sending the case to the "Judges List". If you do not present a defence the Registrar will make an Order for Possession of your home.

2. On your first appearance the Court Registrar cannot make any decision, whether that be to send the case to the Judges list; grant the Bank its application for Possession; or even strike the case out with a right to re-apply. Because the Registrar can do nothing on the first sitting, we advise homeowners to say very little. An adjournment will be given automatically by the Registrar with a date to return.

Currently adjournments are for between two months and four months in the Circuit Courts and extending all the time.

3. On the second appearance before the Registrar he/she has the authority (according to their own understanding of the constitution) to take an action, such as sending the case to the Judge's list etc. We advise at this stage that you attend the court with a short affidavit (a document stating facts you wish to tell the Judge in your defence). Do not present the affidavit immediately, but rather play for more time. Achieving adjournments throughout the court process is a core objective of our court strategy, keeping people in their home for as long as possible. A number of reasons to seek

an adjournment at this second sitting include (a) I have applied for legal aide and await a decision, (b) I have recently sent a letter to the bank regarding negotiations and I await a response (do send such a letter one week before the second sitting), (c) I have made an appointment to obtain legal advice and ask for an adjournment. Similar reasons can be given to seek more time. Remember you are a laylitigant and as such will receive more lee-way than a trained solicitor.

4. If the Registrar insists on you presenting a defence, then you may use the affidavit. The Affidavit can contain any form a defence, but make sure it states clearly that it is not your "full, final and perfected defence", but rather only serves to meet the requirement of having some sort of defence to send up to the judges list. Saying "I am trying my best" is not a defence. A defence must in some way refute the allegations of the bank. At this stage the affidavit should not be detailed. The affidavit may refer to the fact that the mortgage was securitised; that the interest rates claimed by the Plaintiff (that's the bank) are incorrect; that the mortgage was misrepresented to you, or a host of other Prima Facie (on the face of it) defences. Only use one or two and remember, its not the Registrar's job to decide on the merits of your defence, his/her job is simply to move it to the Judge's list.

5. If your requests for an adjournment at the second sitting have not been successful and your case has been moved to the Judges list, this does not mean you will be up in front of a Judge that day. Instead the case will be adjourned again and you will once more be before the registrar in two/three/four/ months time. At this stage the Registrar will ensure that all parties wish to continue and that everything is in place for a trial. Another adjournment will be given and a date set for the Judge's list. This sitting in the Registrar's court may provide more opportunities to delay and seek an adjournment.

6. If and when you finally appear before a Circuit Court Judge it is only for "mention", in other words the Judge will want to know, more months having passed, if both parties wish to proceed. This is where the real delaying can begin, where you can put the bank on the back foot by seeking discovery (the release of documentary evidence from the bank) and many other tactics. The Judge will set another date to return to mention the case again and find out if your reasons for delay have been satisfied and if so, a date can be given for hearing. If not, more adjournments can be requested.

We at the Land league hope that the above information has put your mind at ease in this holiday season. As you can see, before one word is spoken to a Judge or the matters discussed in Court, you can delay the process by up to two years. When the case actually begins further delay is easily achieved, and all the time we are building outside the courts a national movement for fair mortgage repayments. By knowing and using your rights your home can remain a sanctuary for you and your family for years to come, and hopefully for as long as you desire.

All along the way your local Land League can help you. Contact your local league for more details on workshops and clinics, or alternatively call 0894740811 to find out when the free workshops will be in you area. For more information visit www.thelandleague.net and find on Facebook.com/thelandleague

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Have A ‘Dairy’ Merry Christmas!

By Caroline O’Donovan, Nutritionist, National Dairy Council

There’s nothing quite like festive food to tempt us into the Christmas mood!

This Christmas Time, we highlight how easy it is to include dairy as part of a balanced diet - be it in cooking or baking, or as part of delicious meals and snacks.

Three servings from the ‘milk, yogurt and cheese’ food group are recommended as part of balanced diet each day (including Christmas day!), and this increases to five daily servings between the ages of 9-18 years. Examples of one serving include 200ml milk, 125ml yogurt or 25g cheddar-type cheese, with low-fat options advised.

Tasty choices to help you achieve your recommended intake from this food group include: · Milk-based soups and sauces with seasonal vegetables · Potato gratin made with milk and cheese · Irish cheese board with a selection of crackers

· Mug of warm milk or a hot chocolate treat · Turkey sambos with cranberry sauce and grated cheddar/ Irish brie · Porridge made with milk with a sprinkle of cinnamon · Stewed fruit with cinnamon and nutmeg served with low-fat custard/ yogurt · Rice pudding made using low-fat milk with dried fruit

Controlling Christmas Calories!

T’is the season for temptation - whether it’s the circulating hors d’oeuvres at a work party, or that after dinner tin of chocolates! And while indulging in a treat now and then shouldn’t be frowned upon, we need to remember the importance of having a healthy, balanced diet so that we ensure to consume the nutrients we need for good health.

The Department of Health's Food Pyramid provides healthy eating guidance

for adults and children over the age of five years. Foods are categorised into six different groups with guidelines on the number of servings to be eaten from each food group on a daily basis. It is advised to choose a variety of foods from each of the bottom four shelves every day to get a good range of vitamins and minerals, limiting foods from the top shelf which are high in fat, sugar and salt. Further details on the Food Pyramid are available at www.ndc.ie.

Some Tips Include: Staying mindful of portion sizes – especially for treat foods with high sugar and/or fat contents. Try sharing a Christmas cake slice or having a ‘treat’ size chocolate bar, rather than full portions.

Choosing healthier side orders such as seasonal vegetables when eating out.

Snacking on healthier festive alternatives such as fruit and yogurt with a sprinkle of cinnamon, or unsalted nuts.

Festive Fitness The National Guidelines for Physical Activity recommend that adults exercise at a moderate level for at least 30 minutes a day on 5 days a week (or 150 minutes per week), while children and young people (aged 2-18 years) need at

least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity every day.

Regular physical activity is equally important during the Christmas season as it is at any other time of the year - so there’s no excuse to cut out exercise! In fact, the Christmas holidays offer the perfect opportunity to include fun fitness activities into your day. Wrap up – and catch up - on a winter’s walk with family or friends. Pop on some festive tunes and rock around that Christmas tree, or appreciate the fresh air before some hectic shopping by getting off the bus a stop or two early.

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New Irish Board Game 30 Seconds 30 Seconds Board Game This Irish owned, quick-thinking and fast-talking description game is the ideal gift for all to enjoy. With 30 seconds on the clock, players can test their knowledge using Irish-themed and international words that are as familiar as Garth Brooks, Brian O’Driscoll and ‘Love/Hate’. Players must decribe the clues without saying the word. This easy to play board

game, which comes in a Junior and adult version, provides hours of fast-paced fun. 30 Seconds is available to buy in over 100 stores nationwide including Toymaster, World of Wonder, Art & Hobby, Easons and Smyths stores retailing at €29.99.

For the full list of stockists and further information go to www.30seconds.ie.

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Brothers, Daniel & David Ryan, CBS Thurles/Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. who both won medals at the All Ireland Schools Combined Events Championships in AIT Arena Athlone on Saturday 15th November. Daniel won gold in the Intermediate Boys category & David won silver in the Junior Boys competition Both will now represent Ireland & their school CBS Thurles at the SIAB Schools Combined Events International in the Emirates Arena, Glasgow on Saturday 13th December.

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Fantastic Sale Now On! To Make Room For New Stock These hats and many more to choose from for € 50 each!

To ensure a perfect matching hat, please bring your outfit…

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Do you want to make money working from home With your own Hat Hire Business?

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Keith Ryan Tree Arborist

Is a Tree putting your Family or a member of The public in danger?

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Toys - A look at some popular toys Transformers Construct Bots Dinofire Grimlock SRP: 49.99e Ages: 7 years & up

Bumblebee is back and he’s badder than ever! Kids can flip this powerful robot hero to change from robot mode to sports car mode and back!

The Mega One-Step Bumblebee action figure is ready for battle with a disc launcher kids can pull to fire discs at the enemy. Get ready for bigtime transformers battles and fun!

doors, hold them like handles and spin the figure forwards or backwards for an instant conversion! Choose from characters inspired by the film Transformers: Age of Extinction, like Optimus Prime, Grimlock, Bumblebee and more, each sold separately.

converts from robot to T-Rex! The Optimus Primal figure comes to life with lights and over 20 sounds and phrases and offers distinct play with two modes – Bot and Dino. Easily convert from robot to T-Rex with a

Littlest Pet Shop Scene Style Set SRP: 35.99e Ages: 6 years & up

Transformers Construct Bot Warriors Construct, change and customise the ultimate dinobot warrior with this huge, 10-inch tall electronic version of the breakout character from the new film Transformers: Age of Extinction! Kids can build Grimlock and convert him from robot to dino-mode and back without taking him apart.

Plus, Grimlock unleashes his fire breath in dino-mode with electronic light-up jaws and three rapid fire projectiles! Armour up for battle with two additional rapid-fire cannons and an epic battle sword. All of the parts for Transformers Construct-Bots Dinofire Grimlock can be interchanged with parts from any other transformers construct-bots action figure, so kids can create the ultimate Dinobot action figure! Also comes with a dinobot riders-scale Optimus Prime figure that can ride Grimlock in dino-mode, and which also features customisable parts that work across all Transformers Construct-Bots sets!

Construct, change and customise characters from the new film Transformers: Age of Extinction! Each Transformers Construct-Bots Dinobot Warrior action figure comes with a mini-sidekick Dinobot figure that can convert into a projectile-firing weapon, or can be disassembled into armour pieces for even more customising action! Each autobot and decepticon character is based on the designs from the new movie and can be converted from robot to vehicle mode and back again without taking it apart. Choose from Optimus Prime with Gnaw, Autobot Drift with Roughneck, Lockdown with Hangnail and more, each sold separately!

Transformers Flip n’ Change Assortment SRP: 27.99e Ages: 5 years & up

Transformers Mega One-Step Bumblebee SRP: 39.99e Ages: 5 years & up

simple twist, but Optimus Primal has one touch conversion from Dino to Bot mode, making it perfect for younger Transformers fans. Other features include real Dino chomping action, a rescue platform in Dino mode that works with the 2” figures and a working rescue drill.

SRP: 25.99e Ages: 6 years & up

Flip and convert in one awesome step! Kids can flip each transformers action figure around to smoothly and easily convert it from robot to alternate mode…then flip it the other way to convert it back. Just open the

Cranium Party Design your Littlest Pet Shop world your way with more than 135 pieces in the Style Set! You can use the easy-glide panels to set up a shop for your exclusive Minka Mark, Kitery Banter and Sunil Nevla pets. Then decorate it with the Deco Bits and stickers the way you want to! When it looks the way you think it should, they can hang out inside or on the rooftop with the tree and playhouse.

Scan the pets in your Littlest Pet Shop app to unlock lots of different ways to play.

Playskool Heroes Optimus Primal SRP: 45.99e Ages: 3 years & up

SRP: 19.99e Ages: 16 years & up Show off your talents and win the game of Cranium! Use your humming, drawing, sculpting or impersonating skills to win! This version of the Cranium game includes 400 of the best mind (and body!) bending challenges over the years. Take on another team head-to-head for faster game play. Spell, puzzle, act, hum or just guess your way to victory within 4 categories! It's outrageous fun for everyone! The first team to reach the Cranium Central space and complete one last challenge wins! 4 or more players.

Introducing Optimus Prime as you have never seen him before! This large-scale Optimus Primal figure

Chartered Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic • Back & Neck Pain • Exercise Prescription • Deep Dry Needling • Medico Legal Reports • Sports Injuries • Pilates • Sports Taping • Post-op Rehabilitation A cheque from the proceeds of the recent Westport Charity Challenge weekend was presented by Brid Ryan Burke of Mid-Tipp Hillwalkers club to Maggie Horan, who accepted it on behalf of Milford Care Centre. Magie Horan hails from Terryglass and works as hospice nurse for Milford Care Centre providing palliative care services to patients who are thus enabled to remain in their own homes when seriously ill. This service is entirely funded by voluntary donations from the general public. Further information at midtipphillwalkers.ie

Rita Self, MISCP, Chartered Physiotherapist

086-1973548 Patrick St., Templemore Rita-self@yahoo.co.uk

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Pets Are For Life Buying local products at locally owned businesses keeps money circulating closer to where you spend it.

This creates a ripple effect as those businesses and their employees in turn spend their money locally.

Unfortunately, most corporate chains send most of your money out of town.

Lisa buys food from John

It is that time of the year again when it is the wonder of seeing the excitement and joy on the face of a child as he opens his Christmas presents that enthralls us. There is however, one gift, we hope will not be under the Christmas Tree this year, and that is a puppy or kitten.

The Tipperary Friends of Animals want to remind everyone that puppies and kittens are a lifetime commitment. They are living creatures who feel joy and sorrow in exactly the same way that people do and when they are abandoned after a few months, it is a heartbreaking experience to the animals who don’t understand what has happened.

keeping a pet, especially in today’s financial climate. A decent pet food can be expensive and vaccinations and vets bills would certainly put a dent in anyone’s pocket.

Then there is the kennelling fees for when the holiday time is around.

Having said all that, pets are wonderful to have around a home and you can be assured of no greater friend, but just like a friend, a commitment has to be made to keep them for life.

Anyone wanting a dog or a cat can call us at 086-8163707 and after the Christmas frenzy had died down, the Tipperary Friends of Animals will be delighted to enrich your home with another family member!

Anyone considering getting a pet, should first look into the cost of John buys vegetables from Peter

Christmas Carols (according to kids) No one can fracture a Christmas carol better than a kid. Sing along with these new takes on old favourites: Susan buys jewellery from Lisa

- Olive, the other reindeer.

- Deck the Halls with Buddy Holly

- Frosty the Snowman is a ferret elf, I say

- We three kings of porridge and tar

- Sleep in heavenly peas

- On the first day of Christmas my tulip gave to me

- You'll go down in listerine

Peter has his IT done by Susan

- He's makin' a list, chicken and rice.

- Noel. Noel, Barney's the king of Israel.

Word Search

- With the jelly toast proclaim

- Oh, what fun it is to ride with one horse, soap and hay - Come, froggy faithful

Sudoku for Kids!

Every row, column and minigrid must contain the numbers 1 through 4. Don’t guess, use logic!

Bull Calf Cat Chicken Colt

Cow Donkey Duck Filly Goat Goose

Hen Horse Lamb Peacock Pig Ram

Rooster Sheep Turkey

ENTERTAINMENT ‘Celebration of Christmas’ At Tipperary Excel

Christmas entertainment is all wrapped up at The Source The Source Arts Centre Thurles has Christmas entertainment all wrapped up with the return of Elf Factory for the little ones, Liam Lawton, Hermitage Green, Jimmy MacCarthy and Jack Lukeman for you and on the big screen, favourite family films, Elf and Miracle on 34th Street. If it’s Christmas gifts you’re after Joe Hogan and Liz Nilsson’s exhibition in The Source Gallery will inspire and of course tickets and gift vouchers make great presents for loved ones and corporate friends.

Theatre lovers will be delighted by Padraig Potts’ Guide to Walking which has been winning hearts all over the country and The Great Hunger in January. We also have two local productions, Beyond the Brooklyn Sky from Thurles Drama Group and The Beauty Queen of Leenane from The Fionn Mac Cumhaill Players. Cyclone Rep bring The Shakespeare Sessions to Thurles for the first time. A combination of theatre and workshop, these are great study aids.

Families are in for a treat with Theatre Lovett’s The Girl Who Forgot to Sing Badly, just returned from the US and Australia and Lambert Puppet Theatre return with Snow White and Bosco. If it’s belly laughs you’re after look no further than Neil Delamere, Jason Byrne and Brendan Grace for laughs this season.

New Year is a great time to take on new challenges. To this end we are offering technical training in Stage Lighting and Health & Safety. We also launch Side by Side, a gentle art class for 3-8 year olds and their parents/guardians. Another first is Brick Flicks where you can bring your favourite Lego characters to life in stop motion animation.

For all bookings and enquiries ring 0504-90204 Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 2-5pm or book online at www.thesourceartscentre.ie

Music lovers are well catered for with the return of the wonderful Hunka, Dunne Robinson Trio and a first visit for tenors Frank Naughton and Seán Costelloe, celebrating the great Irish tenors. Angela Murphy will play tribute to her aunt in song and story with Hello Delia Murphy.

The Arch Bar Liberty Square, Thurles Live Bands Every Sat Night Thursday Nights Folk & Ballad Session 9.30 - 12.30 All Welcome Sunday Trad Session 6pm - 9pm every Sunday

Friends of the Simon Ryan Theatre will host “Celebration of Christmas” an evening of traditional festive songs, carols, hymns and recitations on Wednesday 17th December 2014 at the Simon Ryan Theatre, Tipperary Excel Arts Centre, Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary. Starring local and talented artists & musicians including the reformed Tipperary Choral Union, Tipperary Gospel Choir, Fran Garry, Pat Marnane, Cashel's own Thomas Grogan and special guest Gina Oberio , this evening promises to be full of nostalgia.

It will capture the true spirit of Christmas, and reawaken the child in all of us. Celebration of Christmas kicks commences at 7.pm with a Mulled Wine & Mince Pie reception, with Curtains up at 8pm. Tick-

Bar, Restaurant, Function Room

Full Bar Menu - 7 Days a Week 9am-5pm & Evening Food by arrangement Catering Service Available Large Car Park with Easy Access

The Ragg, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

0504 51376 www.theragg.com

Choi Fook

Restaurant & Take Away Thurles 0504 - 58473 Food Available From Wednesday To Sunday From 10.30 till 8.30 New Sunday Lunch Menu Available Late Bar and DJ's All Weekend Cocktails Available From Our Cocktail Menu

• Parties Catered For • Contract Catering

Phone 0504 22250

ets costs €15.00 pp or €10 pp for group bookings of six or more. Call the Theatre Box Office on 062 80520 to secure your seat . Audience participation will be encouraged on the night! A super line up of talented artists has been secured to perform and entertain us on the evening, which is sure to kick off Christmas 2014 in a truly memorably way.

Dont Forget NiteClub Opened Sunday Nite

Main St., Templemore Co. Tipperary

0504 32238 Opening Hours Monday - Saturday 4.00pm - 11.00pm Sunday 12.30 Noon - 11.00 Bank Holiday 2pm - 11pm

Home Catering for all occasions Large or small parties catered for

Home Deliveries

LOCAL SERVICES

Dooley Concrete Hand-Painted Kitchens & Furniture

Cloonagh, Roscrea 0505-22132 086-6000188 Main St., Borrisoleigh 0504 51927 Professional Ladies / Gents Hairdresser

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Paul Boyle uPVC

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Suppliers of Agri & Auto Diesel, Home Heating Oils, Lubricating Oil and Tanks

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Joey O’Dwyer Family Butchers Borrisoleigh 0504 51629

Celebrating 21 Years in Business Check out our

Super Tuesday Deals 3 Old Baker St., Thurles 0504-28682

We can also provide you with additional touches such as new tiling, worktops, door handles, soft close hinges, cabinets, wicker baskets, storage bins, wine racks, spice racks, corners and pelmets. The list goes on, and can be worked out to fit into your budget.

Contact Declan / Patrick

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We can give your kitchen a new look with a traditional hand- painted finish in a colour and finish of your choice.

Orders Now Being Taken for Christmas Turkeys and Hams Follow our Daily Great Offers on our Facebook Page

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KENNEDY OIL THURLES Tel: (0504) 21725 (087) 6689343 (086) 8107277

Distributors of:Central Heating Oil, Domestic Heating Oil, Tractor & Diesel.

Lubricating Oil, Oil Storage Tanks ex stock.

Diesel Ex Yard

LOCAL SERVICES - LOCAL SERVICES

East-West Oriental Clinic Roscrea Rd., Templemore

General Oriental Practioner

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Trained and qualified in the UK. Level 6 qualifications in driving tuition. RSA/ADI/EDT qualified. Reg no.F37683.

Pass your test fast. Nervous pupils welcome. Very high pass rate. Beginners to pre-test. Dual control car. Areas covered: Clonmel/Thurles/Cashel and all surrounding areas.

First 4 lessons - €100 Block discount for 12 lessons. Gift Vouchers available Call John Tel: 089-463 8425 sheridanmotoring@gmail.com

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& SPORTS INJURY THERAPY CLINIC John Doyle Centre, Holycross

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Prices for kitchens from €80 to €165 Go Karts from €65 to €200 Balancing Bikes €55

FAX: 062 77070

General Motor Factor Suppliers

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New Kitchens, Large Dolls Houses Balancing Bikes & Go Karts

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Pay as you go €10 (Accompanied by a member) SPORTS THERAPY Sports Injury Therapy €30/session Sports Massage - Full Body €45 - 1hr

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THE ONE STOP PARTS SHOP Zetor-Vapormatic Tractor Parts Suitable for M.F. Ford, Deutz, John Deere, J.C.B. Also available - Machinery Parts, Chain, Bearings,

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BIRR CARPETS AND FURNISHINGS LTD MAIN ST. BIRR, CO. OFFALY. TEL: 057 9120766

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Buy a 3 piece suite And get a 32” TV or Timber Floor or Carpet FREE

Selected mattresses HALF PRICE Old mattresses taken away free

Hair & Beauty Salon Tel: 087-216 1730 Main St., Roscrea, Co. Tipperary Facebook RoscreaHairBeautySalon Email: Roscreahbs@gmail.com Gift Vouchers available.

Ask in store for details

Main St Templemore

086 8319377

Ph: 0505 22476 087 7974142 / 085 2355679 Diesel pump, injector or engine trouble?

Come to Roscrea Diesel Injection.

We recondition all makes of diesel pumps and injectors including Bosch, Delphi, Siemens and denso for trucks, vans, cars and agri-machinery.

• Latest test equipment for common rail systems • Wide range of diagnostic equipment in our garage • We carry out all our garage work ourselves with our qualified technicians on the floor.

Call us today for a very competitive price, . We also offer a call out service to remove any seized or tight injectors from the car or van

Roscrea Diesel Injection, Old Bacon Factory, Railway View, Roscrea Ph: 0505 22476 mbl: 087 7974142, 085 2355679 Email: roscreadieselinjection@hotmail.com

LOCAL SERVICES - LOCAL SERVICES NED BOURKE T.V.

GRATTAN STREET, TIPPERARY TEL: 062 52109 / 087 8233513

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

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Uniforms

for Nurses, Beauticians, Hairdressers, Chefs etc.

Full Stock available at Uniforms on the Move Ph. Eileen for Appointment 086-0668826 0504-32229 www.uniformspoint.com

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0505-44224 087-8836640 087-2608158 Nationwide Service

Pumps Installed

Affordable Fashion,Stylish Results Friars Court, (beside Quentins way), Nenagh Contact Teresa 0876262138, Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Tops from €20 and Dresses from €49 maximum price instore €65 and deposits taken.

Now stocking larger sizes up to 24.

Also stocking handbags,clutches,scarves and new in Absolute jewellery range.

Eamonn Walsh QFA Mortgages & Investments Ltd

15 Bank St., Templemore, Co. Tipperary

Free Independent Financial Review

Authorised Advisor

Do you want to reduce monthly payments and free up some of your hard earned cash?

Diploma in Wealth Management & Mortgage Practice

Phone/Text Eamonn 086-0471147 Email: info@ewalsh.ie Eamonn Walsh Mortgages Ltd is regulated by the Financial Regulator as an authorised advisor and a mortgage and investment intermediary

EVERARD FIRE Fire Protection Equipment Fire Safety Training Service Special Offer on Home Fire Safety Kits:2kg Powder Extinguisher + Large Fire Blanket €50 Martin Everard Mbl: 087 2624570 / Ph: 0504 51369 Email: martineverard@eircom.net

Everard Fire Ltd., The Ragg, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

The Munster Clinic

ARTMETAL

Chartered Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic

Gates & Railings Sheds & Farm Maintenance Hand Rails & Steel Doors Artistic Decorative Iron Full Welding Service Available

Bohernanave, Thurles, Treatment for all age groups

R.N.M. PLANT All Plant Machines For Hire

Ground works, Houses to roof level.

Demolition Works.

Driveways & Paving.

New Septic Tank.

Land Drainage & Reclamation Works

All work undertaken to a Very high standard

Very Competitive Rates Call us today for a free quote on any of the mentioned works

Phone 087 3421692

Templemore QUICK-FIT TYRE CENTRE Ltd.

BEST PRICED TYRES LOCALLY! CARS - VANS - JEEPS TRUCKS - TRACTORS Four Wheels Balanced Free!

OIL & BATTERIES (Old Rubber Factory) Templemore Beside Lidl

Hours of Business: Mon-Fri 8.30 - 6.00 Sat: 9am - 5pm

0504 - 56606 & 086 - 8162929

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Call today for a FREE Quotation

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MC CYCLES

• Professional Hair & Beauty Products

FULL AFTER SALES SERVICE

• Hair Accessories & Electrical Products

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We Stock

Go Karts

All Makes of Bikes arriving daily!!!

We don’t sell cheap bikes - We sell bikes cheap!

Bohernanave, Thurles, 0504-23022 087-292 0138 Open: 10 - 5 - Mon - Sat. Closed Wed.

LOCAL SERVICES - LOCAL SERVICES

Friar Street, Thurles 0504-23612

087 3456304

Newly Opened Stocking Ladies, Maternity & Childrens wear Exciting new labels including French Connection, Fran&Jane, Selected Femme, Superdry, NoaNoa, Soaked In Luxury, Darling .. And lots more!

Open Mon - Sat

Distributors of Home Heating Oil Tractor & Road Diesel Lubrication Oil Oil Storage & Water Tanks

• Make payments that fit your budget with our Easy Payment Plan • Gift Vouchers available

Eoin Dunne School of Motoring

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Thurles Office:

0504- 45554 Cashel Office & Filling Station:

062-27400 Thank you for Supporting Local jobs

Phone: 086 0867661

Find Us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/camcor.castles

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AUTO ELECTRICS LTD

Year Warranty

Proprietor: Tony Collins

LED Lights Alternators - repaired or replaced Tel: 0504 21633 Fax: 0504 20941 Mitchel Street, Thurles, Co. Tipperary collinsautoelectrics@gmail.com

Fully Authorised Honda Dealer

Decor House

Full Range of All Honda Lawn & Garden Products in store

Izabella Candles

John Healy Mowers & Quads Scrapbooking

Visit Our NEW Showroom

For Sale: cards albums invitations

Unit A, Turtulla Business Park,

Thurles

Decoupage

Tel: 0504 44300 office@healylawnmowers.com

For sale: Glass Wood Cardboard

Heating TC Plumbing, & Boiler Services

087 311 7079 087 991 2929 Roscrea

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Stove Installations Solar Panels Boiler Servicing Heating & Plumbing

Phone today for Free Quotation 087

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PSYCHIC & MEDIUM ANGEL & TAROT READER • Private Readings • House Parties • Skype & Phone Readings • Courses & Classes

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Special offer on Tiles & Fireplaces For month of December

Large selection of bathroom suites, stoves & fireplaces on show in our 20 000 sq.ft. premises.

Stockists of leading brands in bathroom ware Contact PJ Butler Unit 5, Thurles Retail Park, Stradavoher, Thurles T: 0504

90160

E: thurleshardware@gmail.com

www.thurleshardware.ie

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Ballygibbon Nenagh Co. Tipperary

Open Monday to Saturday

T: (067) 29182 M: (087) 6332243

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Richard Power & Sons Green Roads, Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Co Laois Specialists in Hardwood Fitted Kitchens, Household furniture, & Stair Case

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Septic Tank Cleaning Service

Painting & Decorating

Cathal Ryan Plant Hire Mini Digger Hire

Fully Insured

24 Hour Service

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Sheds Co For &Garden Garages Steel Garden Sheds & Garages All sizes made to order

Hennessy Carpentry

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Borrisoleigh Monumental Works & Funeral Director Thurles Rd., Borrisoleigh

Contact: Tom Stapleton 0504-51736 087-6805878

087-796 4298 / 0505-47943

Landscaping Driveways Foundations Groundwork

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

Roofing 1st & 2nd Fixing Extensions Loft Conversions etc.

Septic Tanks Emptied Drain, Pipe & Sewer Cleaning Long Distance Hoses No Damage to Lawns or Driveways

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Borrisoleigh

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Mary Coughlan Accountancy & Bookkeeping Services...... for small and medium sized businesses Accounts Preparation Taxation Audit Company Formation Business Start Up Bookkeeping and Payroll Belhill, Clareen, Birr, Co. Offaly Telephone: 05791 31932 E-mail: mdcaccountancy@eircom.net

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Counselling Anxiety

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Anxiety. Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Criteria for GAD. So far, in what has been a long introduction, I have discussed anxiety in many contexts, looking at physical, psychological and behavioural symptoms. I have explored what might cause anxiety, and charted some measures that help alleviate this distressing condition. In that context I have outlined some points about progressive relaxation exercises and visualisation, made some suggestions about nutrition, mentioned some books that are helpful, given you some simple measures of self-care, and explained the link between sleeplessness and anxiety. I took this approach because of how long this series of articles on anxiety will go on for, and I wanted you to have some means of dealing with it. As the series progresses, I will continue with specific forms of anxiety, phobias and panic, and much of what I have said in relation to easing anxiety will be repeated in relation to these specific types of anxiety.

I want to look at what is called Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), which is closely related to what I have already been writing about. However, this will give further insight into it.

GAD is a severe anxiety that is not connected to any specific thing, and it can be accompanied by other complaints such as depression and addictions. Research shows that depression is the most common mental complain that accompanies GAD. It is estimated in some studies that between 6% and 10% suffer from GAD. Being constantly anxious can clearly make a person depressed and exhausted, and addiction can be seen as an unhealthy method of getting away from the anxious feelings.

When we are actively indulging in our addiction we are in a bubble of comfort, and are disconnected.

Therefore, treating the accompanying complaints is important before dealing with the anxiety. Sometimes this is done with medication while the sufferer is in counselling. If the sufferer has a drug or alcohol addiction these must receive priority.

General counselling should not begin until at least two years after the addict has abstained from the substance.

Generalised Anxiety Disorder can begin in one’s youth, but its onset is

By Jim O’Shea generally in the 20s and 30s. It seems to be most common among the elderly. Research does not show any particular stressor causing this painful complaint, but there is a minor genetic factor in it. It must last for 6 months to be classed as generalised anxiety disorder, and must have three of the following six symptoms – being irritable or angry, suffering from fatigue, being tense or restless, having trouble sleeping, being tense in the body, and not being able to concentrate. If these symptoms exist to the extent that they seriously interfere with the quality of our life then we have Generalised Anxiety Disorder.

GAD is very widespread and researchers now feel that it is as widespread as depression. This excessive anxiety can be triggered off by anything, and sufferers worry about things that will never happen.

They are so consumed by worry that this anxiety builds up to the point where they find it impossible to concentrate. People who suffer from generalised anxiety find it hard to let go of any negative thought, and their worry might be continuous for days.

Anxiety feels like fear, but fear is about a specific object, person or event, whereas those with general anxiety do not know what they are anxious about. Imagine the impact this has on a student in the rigid confines of the classroom, or vainly trying to concentrate on doing homework.

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Jim O’Shea works as a counsellor from Furze, Thurles. Ph.087-8211009 www.jimoshea.net. Jim O’Shea’s book ‘When a child dies. Footsteps of a Grieving Family’ is published by Veritas. The royalties from this book will go the the Children’s Hospital in Crumlin Jim O’Shea’s new book called Abuse, about domestic violence, workplace and school bullying is now available on Amazon, published by Cork University Press and in Bookshops.