Tipp Tatler Issue 227 December 2015 by Tipp Tatler

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Crafty Pony Camp Sunday 20th December. 10.30am to 4.30 pm. €30 per child. Bring a packed lunch. Lynn from Greenmantle will be joining Clare at Tipperary Mountain Trekking Centre for a day of arts, crafts and pony rides. Leave the kids at camp and give yourself a day to catch up with those last minute Christmas tasks! Suitable for children aged 6 to 12. Limited places available so book early!

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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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PHILLYS CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT Sat. 19th Tues. 22nd Wed. 23rd Thurs. 24th Sat. 26th Sun. 27th Mon. 28th Tues. 29th

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Seskin Lane at 10pm Headline at 9.30pm Silver Dollar at 9pm Philly's Traditional Candlelit Christmas Eve. from 6pm 1710 from 7-9pm Risky Bizz at 10pm

Philly's Christmas Draw, Music by Whiskey Stones at 9.30pm. Loads of prizes and finger food.

Trad Session at 9.30pm with Ned Kelly, Jim Ryan (The Mill) and a little help from their friends. Musicians Welcome!

Wed. 30th Thurs. 31st Fri. 1st Jan.

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Nenagh Denture Repairs is owned and operated by Jim Norris, is based at 62 Kenyon Street, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary and offers all types of Denture Repair plus Denture Cleaning. Jim is an experienced dental technician originally from Glasgow, Scotland and has a vast knowledge in the preparation and production of full and partial dentures. He is however concentrating on denture repair for the moment. Generally chrome cobal based and regular acrylic denture work are a

structural comfortable and reliable prosthesis and aesthetically pleasing to the patient. However, fracture and dislodgement of the teeth from the denture can occur in various instances e.g. excess bite load from chewing, irregular fitting of a denture, too thin a denture base or accidental dropping onto a hard surface when cleaning. Nenagh Denture Repairs aim to produce a high quality repair and a pleasing result to the client at all times. For more information phone 086-2127851

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Aras Follain - What’s on

Dec 16th - 22nd Gift Wrap shop in Nenagh, fundraiser for Aras Follain.

Aras Follain is not opening Christmas Day. It is open on New Year's Day at 12pm for dinner. You can find all events and activities on the Facebook page.

Tipperary G.A.A. Yearbook The Tipperary G.A.A. Yearbook 2016 is now available in the bookshops and usual outlets. Published annually since 1970 it is an outstanding record of the achievements of club and county in all aspects of the G.A.A. Whereas the main focus of people’s interests may be on hurling and football, camogie and ladies football, the book also tells the complete story of achievements in Scór, handball, Bord na nÓg and other areas of G.A.A. Activities.

It is a huge compendium of information that strives to be the complete reference work on the G.A.A. in the county. For instance the section, County Teams 2015, by John Smith includes the lineout of every team that represented the county in all grades of hurling and football during 2015. There is a great reference section for all the results in the Scoreboard 2015 section by Ed Donnelly.

One of the most read sections of the book is, Friends We Lost, obituary notices of the many Gaels who passed away during the past year. And they were many. They include Tony Reddin, Jimmy Doyle, Tomás Ó Baróid, Ray Reidy, Dom Browne, Tom ‘Senator’ Murphy and Jackie Griffin, to name just a few.

The Yearbook always carries a number of feature articles and Seamus Leahy is always a regular in this field. He doesn’t disappoint this year with his account of the 1916 All-Ireland, won by a Boherlahan Selection in January 1917.

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International Makeup Artist visits Templemore College A High Fashion Media Makeup workshop was recently facilitated in Templemore College by internationally renowned Makeup Artist ‘Catherine Biggs’. Makeup Artistry students and Beauty Therapy students were shown how to create a dramatic ‘high fashion’ makeup look using industry standard makeup brands and professional techniques. The workshop took several hours and also involved the students carrying out their own looks afterwards. Catherine explained what it is like to work in the industry of Makeup Artistry in particular in the film industry. She is currently second in command on ‘Vikings’ and has worked on this production for the past three years. She has also worked on international movies such as ‘The Great Gatsby’, ‘Australia’, ‘Mad Max 4 – Fury Road’, and television series ‘Home and Away’, ‘All Saints’, ‘XPose’ to name but a few. This gave the students a great insight into the real world of work. Templemore College of Further Education is the leading provider of PLC courses in Tipperary and acknowledges the need for programmes that focus on providing courses that meet the needs of industry. The Makeup Artistry course at Templemore College is in its first year and so far is proving to be very popular. Students will achieve a QQI Award at Level 5 in Makeup Artistry. This qualifies

students to work as Makeup Artists or ‘MUA’s’. Course tutor Nicola Welford says that ‘this course has come at the right time….makeup artistry is growing quickly as an industry in this country and internationally….peoples interest in makeup and techniques is huge’. Students study basic and advanced makeup techniques, high fashion media makeup, bridal makeup, everyday makeup, makeup for television for men and women, barbering, henna tattoos. The course also offers special effects makeup involving the production of bald caps, silicone prosthetics for scars and wounds. The Period and Theatrical Makeup module focuses on makeup through the ages and includes fantasy and character makeup for television and theatre. In addition to these Waxing, Manicure and Pedicure are other skills that the students learn and ‘Postiche’ which involves the making of facial hair pieces studying wig making techniques. It is definitely a very varied programme but tailored to suit industries current requirements. Employment opportunities are very good for students who have completed a course such as this at Templemore College. If you would like to know more about this course or other courses on offer at Templemore College of Further Education log onto www.tcfe.ie

Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year from

Cllr. Jackie Cahill.

General Election Candidate.

Recruiting in the • Sports • Beauty • Weight Management Industry I'm looking for people interested in earning retail income working from home €350 a month. I'm also looking for people that may be interested in earning more like a full time income, working part time hours, earning from €1500 /€4000 ++ a month. This type income is built up over time but when built up you can receive it for the rest of your life.

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Catherine Biggs MUA (centre) with Makeup Artistry & Beauty Therapy students and their teachers at Templemore College of Further Education.

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Emmanuel Maher of Shanahan’s Centra, Borrisoleigh won "Deli./ Food To Go" manager of the year 2015 in the Shelf Life Grocery Management Awards.

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St Joseph’s College Christmas Concert St Joseph’s College, Borrisoleigh, annual Christmas Concert takes place on Tuesday the 15th of December at 7.30pm. Essentially a variety show, it will feature sketches, dance acts, traditional music groups and pop acts.

It’s sure to be a most entertaining show. There will also be a raffle in aid of the Parents Council.

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St Joseph’s College Senior Camogie Players secured a win against Buttevant in the Munster Intermediate Semi-Final. They will now play the winners of Killaloe and Kilenaule in the Munster Intermediate Final. The final score was 3-10 to 2-5.

Live Music every Friday Night Folk legend to perform in Borrisoleigh Dec 26th Dermot Kelly ry in an exciting orchestration of uilMusic lovers in and around BorrisoDec 27th Brian, Niall & Luke leigh are in for a treat when Jimmy leann pipes, concertina, autoharp, Crowley comes to perform in Finn’s harmonium, mandolin, bouzouki and Dec 28th Jimmy Crowley guitar in their native accent. The secBar on Dec. 28 . ond album, Camphouse Ballads hur("The boys of Fairhill") tled the band into the vortex of the Jimmy Crowley has been a central folk scene; they were now performfigure in the Irish folk scene since Dec 31st New years party ing at folk festivals and making tv the enthusiastic reception of his deappearances in Ireland, Britain and with DJ David but album The Boys of Fairhill in America. Both albums were pro1977. With his band Stokers Lodge Jan 2nd Headline duced by Micheál Ó Dómhnaill of their mission was to present the th

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the Bothy Band. Like Chris Twomey of Stokers Lodge, Micheál was a seminal influence in Jimmy’s musical education.

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Thurles Squash Club tem that won the Munster Squash Division 3 League. Back left to right, Brendan Lawton (Munster Squash), Darragh O'Donnell, John O'Donnell, Martin Gleeson and Martin Joseph McDonnell (Munster Squash). Front Row, MicheĂĄl Hassett (Captain) and Pat O'Donnell

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Cashel - Minor B County Final Winners 2015 Eoin O'Connell of Thurles Squash Club has won the Munster Open under 11 Squash Plate. Here he is receiving his prize from Munster Squash President Brendan Lawton

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Christmas at Tipperary Excel 19th December Tipperary Excel Cinema hosts The Polar Express, Pajama Party, Wear Your PJ,s Watch the Movie, Drink Hot Chocolate! 7pm 20th December A Celebration of Christmas, Evening of traditional carols, hymns and festive songs hosted by Friends of the Simon Ryan Theatre and Tipperary Musical Society. Mince Pie and Mulled Wine Reception 7pm, Curtains up 8m. Tickets on sale soon

In Tune For Life Orchestra Christmas Concert at Nenagh Arts Centre Fresh from their recent success in the INEC Killarney the “In Tune for Life Orchestra” is a traditional music orchestra of musicians aged from 8 to 19/20 years old, primarily from the Ballycommon and Killea areas of North Tipperary. They are led by the renowned Tipperary box player Ned Kelly. They are joined by the Silvermines Folk Choir for a Christmas concert to round off their year.

Join Ireland’s leading funny woman Katherine Lynch in this hilarious new comedy. The exceptional cast also features Seamus Moran (Fair City), Helen Norton (Fair City), Karen Ardiff (Brooklyn), Emma Barry (Fifty One Shades of Maggie) and Karl Bowe (Mr IreDate: December 19. Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm. land). Middle-aged Barbara is broken-hearted Cost: €12 when hubby Henry dumps her. But soon she's having the best sex of her life with hunky Zak, the much younger handyman who’s artexing her box room. Mags, Barbara's sister, played by Katherine Lynch is a serial singleton, who is addicted to Tinder and one night stands. What will her other sisters Donna and Marie say when they find out about Babs and Zak? And is Zak too good to be true? And what if Henry changes his mind? Crammed with laughs, tears Send your event and and songs like 'I’m In the Mood for Dancing’, 'I Will Survive', ‘Happy’ and of course, 'You Entertainment listings Don’t Bring Me Flowers', this heart-warming, To:- info@tipptatler.ie raunchy comedy about love will be your best night out this year! You Don’t Bring Me Flowers, Thursday 17 December @ 8pm, book online at thesourceartscentre.ie or ring 0504 90204 during box office hours 10am-5pm Tuesday to Friday, 2-5pm on Saturdays.

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Book Review Dublin Seven by Frankie Gaffney Dublin Seven is the gritty, violent, sometimes raunchy, story of eighteen year-old Shane coming up as a small-time cocaine dealer in Dublin. Having just left school and keen to assert his independence, Shane loses himself in the tail end of Celtic Tiger nightlife. Through a chance meeting with a local gangster, he sets himself up in business —C’mere. D’ye know where I’d get a bit of tha stuff? Shane asked Griffo. —It’s deadly so it is. —Yeah no bother kid, it’s always there if ye want it, anytime. Soon, Shane’s life is drugs, dance music, gangsters – and a beautiful girlfriend. But as the Celtic Tiger fades,

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so does Shane’s luck. The threats multiply, his paranoia builds and the violence creeps closer. Dublin Seven is a provocative coming-of-age tale set in gangland culture, combined with a troubled urban romance, offering the reader an authoritative, explosive glimpse into criminal underworld of Dublin. Dublin Seven hurls the announcement of a new Irish literary talent into the world About the Author: Frankie Gaffney came of age in Dublin’s North Inner City. His father spent time in prison, and he was himself immersed in the city’s underworld. In his mid-twenties he was accepted into Trinity College Dublin, where he studied English Literature. He has since been awarded the Ussher Fellowship to conduct literary research there. Dublin Seven is informed both by the milieu in which he grew up, and his formal study of great literature. 'Unnerving, page-turning suspense...an evocative, fastpaced journey through Dublin’s underworld' — Dr Michael Pierse, author of Writing Ireland's Workingclass: Dublin After O'Casey.

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Launching its ‘Buy Irish’ food campaign, Agri Aware’s Chairman, Richard Moeran, appealed to consumers to fill their shopping baskets with the best of Irish produce this festive season. “Source a high quality Irish turkey, stay with our traditional vegetables and make sure your roast potatoes are home grown,” said Mr. Moeran. One in seven Irish jobs are in the agri-food industry with farming, the food sector and related service industries delivering over 300,000 jobs to the Irish economy, while exports contribute almost €10.5 billion to the Irish economy. Speaking at the launch of Agri Aware’s ‘Buy Irish’ radio campaign, Chairman, Richard Moeran said “Please support

Agri Aware’s Chief Executive, Dr. Vanessa Woods added that consumers should be aware of the key role of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in delivering a secure supply of this wonderful Irish food that we enjoy each day. “Irish food is of the highest quality, it is sustainably produced and traceable and it is affordable for consumers as a result of CAP. Indeed, as Irish people and tourists drive through our beautiful countryside this festive season, they will see how CAP delivers a beautiful clean landscape and waterways, as Irish farmers are custodians of the landscape.”

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Tipperary Supporters Club Membership of Tipperary Supporters Club for 2016 is now available and at €30 per person it is unchanged again this year. The Tipperary Supporters Club are delighted to announce that the member’s gift in 2016 will be a trolley coin keyring, 43 mm x 33 mm, featuring The Tipperary Supporters Club Official Logo. Supporters can join on line on www.tippsupportersclub.com by credit card or debit/laser card. Also on the website details are available of the direct debit facility; as the Club is run on a completely voluntary basis it would be a great help if members could join by direct debit. If joining by post please send a cheque or postal order payable to Tipperary Supporters Club to Jim Reidy, 13 Castleknock Close, Dublin 15

086-3580718, email: info@tippsupportersclub.com Membership is also an ideal Christmas/New Year gift for someone at home or abroad. The Tipperary Supporters Club can send the pack to you to pass on or they can post it on directly for you if you prefer! Packs are generally put in the post in a matter of a day or two so it should be there well in time for Christmas. Keep up with all the news on www.tippsupportersclub.com Find us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/ TippSupportersClub and follow us on Twitter @TippSupporters All proceeds from membership go towards the preparation and training of the Tipperary Senior Hurling team.

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Templemore Parade to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Templemore St Patricks Day Parade will achieve a unique distinction next March when it celebrates its 40th Anniversary and continues as the oldest active parade in County Tipperary. Since it was reactivated all those years ago, the parade has developed into one of the most successful and well attended in the entire county and region. Large crowds flock to the town and with numerous on street attractions, all age groups are well catered for. Coupled with the various groups and floats taking part in the parade, a most enjoyable family day is assured. And in recent years a more international aspect has been added by our twin towns of Prémilhat (FR) and Potenza Picena (IT) attendance, in the parade. To add to the festivities, the Parade committee have developed a festival around our patron saint’s day. The Blessing of the Shamrock ceremony on the night prior to our National Day launches a festival of music dance and culture which is enjoyed by local and visitor alike. Needless to say much preparation takes place to ensure the success of the parade and several meetings of the committee have already taken place.

Each and every aspect of the workings of the event are revisited in an effort to improve upon the success of the previous year’s event. These meetings will continue over the coming months as we plan ahead to celebrate an historic anniversary. Theme The theme of this year’s parade is considered most appropriate as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Therefore we are asking all participants to adopt both the Dress and Events of the 1916 Rising as their theme for floats and entries. Even those attending on the day or events associated with our 40th Parade are encouraged to “dress up” for the occasion. Prize Money Once again a prize fund of €2000 will encourage a large turnout and we hope for a very positive response for what promises to be the biggest and best parade in the county. Further updates will be provided later as we near the big event. Bi linn is bhain thaithneamh as ár LÁ Speisíalta!

Counselling Anxiety

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Social Anxiety. Social Anxiety. ‘Catastrophising’. Irrational thinking. Rumination. If you suffer from social phobia/anxiety, you are assuming that others will think in a negative way about you. Do you really think that you can read the minds of others!!! Do you really think that you can foretell the future!!! Perhaps you have a negative view of yourself. Perhaps you are a perfectionist. Perhaps you have been shamed as a child by someone at home, among your friends or in school. Are you always catastrophising? Aaron Beck, one of the leading theorists on negative thinking uses this word as a way of explaining how some people always have the worst possible outlook on everything, blowing everything out of proportion. They might say something like this – ‘If I am seen as being stupid (boring, dull, uninteresting, nervous, etc.) it will be a catastrophe. It will be the end of the world. It will be disastrous’. When you write it down like this, hopefully you will see how ridiculous such negative thinking is. It is totally divorced from reality. Is it really true that you have to be the centre of attention, the most interesting in a group, the one who has to speak? Do you really believe that you are so interesting that everybody is looking at you? Instead of focusing on yourself and how you might be seen in a group, divert your attention from yourself and onto others. People prefer others to listen to them. So practise being a good listener, rather than tormenting yourself to take part. I am convinced that all the foregoing comes from how social phobics project their own negative thoughts and their own negative self-view onto others. In other words, they imagine that others share their negativity, and have a negative opinion of them. They, therefore, have a strong sense of being judged, and the intensity of such feeling can incapacitate a person. They have a strong sense of inferiority because they do not feel that they are socially desirable or socially attractive (being socially attractive means that others enjoy one’s company, and so on), and tend to indulge in continuous rumination. They carry out what has been called a post mortem review, in which they analyse in a negative way how they have responded to conversation, judge themselves as having been uninteresting, and perhaps agonised at how others looked at them. They imagine that others have seen the internal vulnerable child in them that is in terror of rejection. In other words, they have a very negative self-appraisal of their social performance. They have an equally negative view of how others appraise them. This toxic thinking only strengthens the sufferer’s sense of inadequacy, and reinforces the

By Jim O’Shea

fear of social situations. Unfortunately, those who suffer social anxiety constantly require reassurance, and create frustration in others. Their behaviour frustrates their objective of being accepted. Rumination is greatly increased in those who have a mixture of anxiety and depression following interaction with strangers. Those with major depression are more vulnerable to anxiety. It seems to be increased also by the nature of what the sufferer says in such social situations. There seems to be less rumination when conversation is confined to small talk, but more rumination if the anxious persons make disclosures about themselves. The sufferers are, therefore, inclined to examine what they have said, and whether these have portrayed them as being socially desirable (i.e. as being intelligent, witty, and so on). I mentioned in my articles on depression that women are more likely to ruminate than men, and thus are more prone to anxiety. Men tend to ruminate about situations involving anger, and they consequently build up grudges, but not anxiety. Women on the other hand, are more involved with relationships of all types. They are more relationship oriented than men, and so there is more scope for rumination about social interaction and how they are faring. They tend to be more aware of the quality of their involvement and interaction in relationships. Anxious women question this quality in a negative way, and tend to analyse how they might be better in communication and in being interesting. This leads them on a merry-go-round of self-criticism.

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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.

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