1. Eamonn Walsh QFA 15 Bank St.,
TATLER
Templemore,
Mortgages & Investments Ltd Co. Tipperary
Tipp Authorised Free Independent
Advisor
Financial Review
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
No. 197. January, 2013 Tel: 0504-51945 email: info@tipptatler.ie www.tipptatler.ie Tipp Tatler, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary
Thurles
Hardware Ltd.
This Course is Changing People’s Lives!
“The Power of our mind has to be the world’s best kept secret
ever! In these times of great challenge; what better gift to
give yourself than
KNOWING the POWER of your MIND to create real and lasting
positive change for you?”
• Bathrooms & Showers
Martina Finnerty Phd, • Stoves & Fireplaces
Presents
• Heating & Plumbing
THE POWER OF KNOWING • Paint & Tiles
6 Weekly Classes • Light Hardware Supplies
Factual – Scientific - Powerful - Healing • Fireside & Bathroom Accessories
Conscious - Subconscious - Belief Systems – Hypnosis
Opening Hours
St Pats College Thurles Portroe Monday Evenings Monday - Friday 8.30 am - 5.30pm
Wed Evenings (6:45 – 9:45pm) (7-10pm) Saturday 9am - 5pm
from Wed 6th Feb from Mon 28th Jan Sunday - Closed
“The results speak for themselves. When you open your mind to the
possibilities then profound change is inevitable”.
Contact P.J. Butler at 0504-90160
See testimonials online
Email: thurleshardware@gmail.com
www.thepowerofknowing.ie Early booking Unit 5, Thurles Retail Park, Stradavoher, Thurles
or Call 067-23518 strongly advised
(Beside Hanafin’s Furniture Store)
Rusheen, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary
• Horse Riding Lessons Support The Local Businesses Who Support
• Gift Vouchers • Trekking The Area Where You Live, Work And Play.
• Riding Holidays
• Residential and Non-Residential
Special Offer for Jan / Feb
• Summer Camps
• School Tours and Holiday Groups Single Colour Mouthguard only €50
Multiple Colour Mouthguard only €55
To book contact Clare on 0874 410 6868
Or email info@timotrec.com The Mall Dental Practice
www.timotrec.com Thurles
Ph: 0504 21418
Friary Dental Centre Dominics Ct. Dental Practice
Thurles Cashel
Ph: 0504 21523 Ph: 062 63349
www.thurlescasheldental.ie

2. Tipp Tatler www.tipptatler.ie
We make it easy
with excellent rates
and choice
0504 90402 or
087 9042610
www.boomerangskips.ie
• Entrances • Houses • Boundary Walls • Castles • Churches
• Bridges • Arch Construction • Restoration • Re-pointing
boomerang
SKIPS & RECYCLING
• Fireplaces • Stone Paving etc.
Restoration & Conservation using Traditional Lime Mortar
Patrick Noel Ryan, Thurles. Tel: 087-1938600 Fully Permitted & Insured. We will fill your skip for you!
Email: heritagecon@gmail.com Website: www.heritageconstruction.ie
Never have more children than you have car windows
Jokes
From a passenger ship, everyone can intersection. The stoplight was red but very close attention to the road and the
Erma Bombeck
"What mistake?" the grocer asked.
see a bearded man on a small island they just went on through. The woman next intersection to see what was going "Before I put up that sign no one ever
who is shouting and desperately in the passenger seat thought to herself on. bought more than one eggplant."
waving his hands. "I must be losing it, I could have sworn At the next intersection, sure enough,
"Who is it?" a passenger asks the we just went through a red light." the light was definitely red and they The bartender asks the guy sitting at
captain. After a few more minutes they came to went right through and she turned to the bar, "What'll you have?" The guy
"I've no idea. Every year when we another intersection and the light was the other woman and said, "Mildred! answers, "A scotch, please." The
pass, he goes nuts." red again and again they went right Did you know we just ran through barman hands him the drink, and says
though. This time the woman in the three red lights in a row! You could "That'll be five dollars," to which the
Two elderly women were out driving passenger seat was almost sure that the have killed us!" guy replies, "What are you talking
in a large car. Both could barely see light had been red but was really Mildred turned to her and said, "Oh, about? I don't owe you anything for
over the dashboard. As they were concerned that she was losing it. She am I driving?" this."
cruising along they came to an was getting nervous and decided to pay A lawyer, sitting nearby and
A farmer was milking his cow. He was overhearing the conversation, then says
just starting to get a good rhythm going to the barman, "You know, he's got
when a bug flew into the shed and you there. In the original offer, which
started circling his head. Suddenly, the constitutes a binding contract upon
bug flew into the cow's ear. The farmer acceptance, there was no stipulation of
didn't think much about it, until the bug remuneration."
squirted out into his bucket. It went in The barman was not impressed, but
one ear and out the udder. says to the guy, "Okay, you beat me for
a drink. But don't ever let me catch you
A grocer put up a sign that read in here again."
"Eggplants, 25 each -- three for a The next day, same guy walks into the
dollar." bar. Barman says, "What the heck are
All day long, customers came in you doing in here? I can't believe
exclaiming: "Don't be ridiculous! I you've got the audacity to come back!"
should get four for a dollar!" The guy says, "What are you talking
First There Was Hair Colour Meekly the grocer capitulated and about? I've never been in this place in
packaged four eggplants. The tailor my life!" The barman replies, "I'm very
Then Came INOA next door had been watching these sorry, but this is uncanny. You must
antics and finally asked the grocer, have a double."
Only Available at "Aren't you going to fix the mistake on To which the guy replies, "Thank you.
your sign?" Make it a scotch."
Boutique Salon
Parnell Street
Phone : 0504-90662
KUMARI-DOYLE
JEWELLERS
To Book Your Appointment
Now Designer & Maker of Fine Jewellery and Silverware
www.Boutiquesalon.ie
Jewellery and watch repair services
Specialists in
20% Discount on all custom made HRD Antwerp Certified
Services Mon-Wed jewellery, one off Diamond Grader
designs,
All blowdrys €15 engagement rings,
wedding rings, Open Mon - Sat from 10.00am - 6.00pm
Proud to be the only gem set jewellery
5 Star Salon in Thurles
Private Appointments Welcome
Phone: 0504 20963
1st Floor, 19 Liberty Square, Thurles Isaac.doyle5@gemail.com

3. Tipp Tatler www.tipptatler.ie
Custom Kitchens
Hand-Painted Kitchens & Furniture
Would you like to beat the recession blues and get a new-look, magazine-cover
kitchen at approximately 20% of the cost of replacing your existing kitchen?
We can give your kitchen a new
Turn this look with a traditional hand-
into this painted finish in a colour and
finish of your choice.
We can also advise you on additional touches such as new
handles, soft close hinges, worktops, cabinets, doors, spice
racks, wicker baskets and storage bins, the list goes on, and can
be worked out with you to fit into your budget.
Contact Custom Kitchens, Contact Declan / Patrick
Telephone: 085 7288945 Email: customkitchens@live.ie
See more examples of our work, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/custom.kitchens.3
Custom Kitchens: Hand-Painted Kitchens & Furniture
Would you like to beat the recession eliminating the need to deal with also see things that you have Contact Custom Kitchens:
blues and get a new-look, magazine- several tradesmen and of course all the possibly overlooked. Contact Declan,Patrick
cover kitchen at approximately 25% of stress involved in trying to coordinate With that initial information I can Telephone: 085 7288945
the cost of replacing your existing a complete revamp of your kitchen. prepare a quote and if the price suits Email: customkitchens@live.ie
kitchen? your budget then I will call to meet Adress:Dolla Nenagh
Our pride is in quality attention to and arrange dates, and finalise See more examples of our work,
The kitchen is the hub of the home for detail and our ability to meet our colours/handles etc. visit our Facebook page:
most people, and secretly could always client’s needs within their budget. We www.facebook.com/custom.kitchen
do with more storage, a smarter layout do our work with pride and do not take How long does it take and can I use s.3
or be a different colour. But short cuts therefore eliminating my kitchen when you paint?
financially and practically, throwing complaints of paint peeling and flaking
out a decent kitchen is rightly the last due to incompetence, cheap products The approximate time scale for
thing on people’s minds in a recession. and bad workmanship. Custom an average kitchen is 2 weeks
kitchens prefer to use oil based paint from start to finish. We take all
So, why not consider the alternative to as it has proven over time to be the doors to our workshop to be
a full kitchen refit? If you appreciate best material to achieve a high-class, painted in a temperature-
quality, style, efficiency and value for long lasting hand painted finish for controlled, dust-free
money then Custom Kitchens can fine high traffic areas thus guaranteeing environment and we will do all
tune any current kitchen layout and longevity and many happy clients frame work on site in
upgrade it without the uproar and cost approximately 4-5 days. The
of starting from scratch. What Next? kitchen can be used for the
If you would like a free quote it is best whole process except for day 1
We can give your kitchen a new look to start the process by phone/email. when we sand, clean and fill
with a traditional hand-painted finish Let me know what sort of kitchen you the units on site. We do our
in a colour and finish of your choice. have, eg. Oak, laminate, clear lacquer best to work with clients and
We can also advise you on additional or waxed, and how many doors. appreciate that the kitchen must
touches such as new handles, soft In addition to painting do you envisage be kept running for everyday
close hinges, worktops, cabinets, any upgrades, as in new handles, new life so our method allows
doors, spice racks, wicker baskets and worktops, additional cabinets or new minimal disruption to clients,
storage bins, the list goes on, and can tiling? If so, please include some brief plus allowing us give a perfect
be worked out with you to fit into your details/ideas. finish to doors in our
budget. We also offer a professional I would also ask you to email me a workshop.
tiling service complimented by a couple of photos to give me a clear
quality decorating service, thus idea of the scope of the work. I can

4. Tipp Tatler www.tipptatler.ie
Keep Your Teak Windows BMW 3 Series Takes Continental
Irish Car Of The Year Crown
Why Heat the Street? The BMW 3 series has been voted among the business and broader
Continental Irish Car of the Year driving public, and the recognition of
CONVERT Single Glazed to Double Glazed 2013 by the Irish Motoring Writers’ excellence from the Irish Motoring
Association. The announcement was Writers today will only enhance this
made at an awards ceremony today in standing.”
the Convention Centre Dublin
attended by leading figures from the Awards were made in five categories:
motor industry. It marks the first time
that BMW has taken the title. Continental Irish Small Car of the
Year Peugeot 208
The results were as follows:
Continental Irish Compact Family
1. BMW 3 Series 240 points Car of the Year Volvo V40
2. Volvo V40 220 points
3. Peugeot 208 202 points Continental Irish Family Car of the
Year BMW 3 Series
• Using “Pilkington K Glass” The Irish Motoring Writers
U-Value 1.2 Association judges awarded points on Continental Irish Executive / Luxury
• 8 Times More Efficient than the basis of criteria ranging from Car of the Year BMW 6 Series Gran
Single Glazing Mirror and Glassworx innovation and safety to space, Coupe
• No More Condensation Specializes in the design, comfort, build quality, driving quality
• Keep the Natural Beauty of installation and repair of a and value for money. Continental Irish Performance Car of
Hardwood Frames wide range of glass the Year Toyota GT86
• Environmentally Friendly And mirror products for Presenting the award to Michael
• Conserves Energy & Increases the home and workplace. Nugent, Director of Sales and The Continental Irish Van of the Year
the Value of Your Home Marketing, BMW Group Ireland, 2013 title was awarded to the Ford
Paddy Murphy of sponsor, Transit Custom.
Mirror and Glassworx Continental Tyres Ireland,
commented: “The BMW 3 Series is a The Irish Motoring Writers’
Tel: 061-333630 Fax: 061-333631
fitting winner of this prestigious Association has organised the Irish
David Mulligan Mob: 087-2808184 award given its renowned efficiency Car of the Year Awards each
e-mail:info@mgwx.ie and technological strengths. For some year for the past 36 years.
Website: www.mgwx.ie time this series has been a favourite
LocalSwitch
Empowering communities to run on themselves
Peat Briquettes The Irish domestic economy loses
close to six billion euro every year in
from the community. It is part of our
function to enable this buy-in, and to
imported energy, while food imports provide communities with the means
€2.50 per bale are close to five billion. This is a
staggering loss of wealth. Our
and the opportunity to make this
positive change.
mission is to help communities to put • Job creation nationally-up to 25,000
For Sale at this loss into reverse and keep much in our lifetime
of this wealth within Ireland, and • Improved standard of living and
Hennessy Metal Recycling Yard instead of exporting cash - use it to lowered cost of living
in Killea, Templemore create new enterprises instead. We • Wealth kept within the country,
call this process a “LocalSwitch” and local multiplier effect
Phone Kevin 087-680 7983 we want to switch communities in • Localised Food & Energy security
Ireland one by one, to begin • Community autonomy and
producing their own energy, food and prosperity, integration and social
transport enterprises as much as inclusion
possible from the resources within • Reduced emigration and positive
Borrisokane Cabs their own community.
As we do this, we aim to help create
50 jobs in each community per 1000
local outlook
• Passionate and committed to the
cause
head of population over a 3-5 year
period. This aim can and will be For more information visit
fulfilled if there is sufficient buy-in www.localswitch.ie
• 9 Seater
Contact: • Wheelchair For every €1 spent
Shay Donnelly Accessible For every €1 spent
at a local business...
at a corporate chain...
Only 15 cent
Tel: 085-8141485 45 cent is
reinvested
is reinvested
locally
Email: shaymdonnelly@eircom.net locally

6. Tipp Tatler www.tipptatler.ie
By Ger Ryan
Tipperary GAA Scene County PRO
Sliding Wardrobes
Referees Course number of visits rose from 163,000 to
January Offers Cathedral Street
Thurles
412,000. Over 80% of the visits
Phone 0504-22221
A course for those interested in were from Ireland and there was also
Sliding and Walk-in
becoming referees will be held on a 150% increase in the number of
Wardrobes Unit 2,
O’Connor’s Shopping February 13, 18, 20 and 25 2013 in unique visitors – up to 174,000 from
Full Design Centre, Sarsfields Centre, Thurles 69,000. Well done to our web
Dublin Road, Nenagh commencing each night at 8pm. It is administrator, Ed Donnelly and his
Service Phone 067-42913
an important objective of the assistant, Trevor Hassett, on their
After 6pm, Contact Sean
087 8226803 acmecentrenenagh@gmail.com
County’s Strategic Plan and the dedication to keeping the website
Referees Committee to recruit new informative, interesting and up to
referees. It is important that anybody date. Tipperary GAA is also doing
Mid West il
who intends taking the course is well in the Twitter stakes – with
committed to being available to 7,500 followers it is 3rd in the
referee games on a regular basis. This number of followers behind Cork
is essential both to gain experience with 13,000 and Tyrone with 8,000.
Suppliers of Agri & Auto Diesel, and to justify the effort put in to
training new referees. Refereeing can
Home Heating Oils, be very rewarding and we would
Lubricating Oil and Tanks encourage every club to ensure they Mouth Guards Compulsory For
have at least one trained and qualified Under 18 Football Players
UPPERCHURCH, THURLES, referee. The form to apply to attend
Clubs and schools are reminded that
the course is available on the
(0504) 54129 / 54193 (087)-810 7344 Tipperary GAA website, mouth guards are compulsory for all
www.tipperary.gaa.ie. Prospective football games and training sessions
referees are asked to note that the for under 18 teams and squads since
Hot W form must be signed by their Club January 1st. Mouth guards are
a te r Secretary and that their club must available in most sports shops and
Heating For The Future 24/7
From
€4000 support their intention to pursue the the official GAA / GPA mouth
referees course. guards are also available in Centra
and SuperValu stores. For more
• Underfloor Heating • Heat Pumps Tipperary Clubs Draw information on mouth guards please
• Geothermal Heating • Time & Temperature control system refer to the GAA website,
• Solar Hot water • Condensing oil Gas boiler Congratulations to the big winners in www.gaa.ie.
• Water Pumps & Softeners the the Tipperary Clubs Draw for
Thomas Maher January which was held in The
Tel:087 8378791 / 0504 45310 Fax: 0504 34911 E: tmplumbing@eircom.net Village Inn Ballylooby on Friday
Cloncleigh, Two Mile Borris, Co. Tipperary night last – the Collins family of Munster GAA Club Day - 2020
Bushy Park, Borrisokane who won a Vision, Our Club
Skoda Octavia car or €15,000 and
Una Hickey of Portroe who won a Munster GAA as part of its ongoing
Skoda Fabia car or €10,000. Also at commitment to providing ongoing
the draw John Madden c/o Larry support and backup for the clubs of
Fitzgerald, Killanure, Cahir was the province are holding a ‘Club
presented with his prize of a Car or Conference and Information
€15,000 which he won in the Seminar’ titled ‘2020 Vision, Our
December Draw and Larry Club’ in the INEC Centre, Killarney
Fitzpatrick who sold the winning on Saturday February 2. The
Batteries • Copper • Stainless • Motors ticket received €500 promoter’s conference targets in excess of 300
prize. clubs who are actively involved in
Top Prices Paid at our Yard in Templemore two major initiatives currently being
Tipperary Association Dublin delivered by the province, namely the
Phone Kevin 087-680 7983 AGM ‘Club Child Development
Programme’ and ‘Club Planning
The AGM of the Tipperary Programme’. In addition to receiving
Association Dublin will take place in some valuable information on
st
oard the Palace Bar, Fleet Street, Dublin 2 selected topics and challenges, in
tees KCo
es d eyb
Guaraneluse Set for
FREE Wir
n your pair on Tuesday 22 January 2013 at 8.00 excess of 500 volunteers will have an
an ing o it or re
o
Savd M p audance
apto n pm. All Tipp people living in or near open forum and opportunity to voice
every Mainte
IT L Dublin are very welcome. their opinions through a series of
facilitated discussions. This event is a
Tipperary Website A Big Hit In ‘must’ for all progressive clubs and
2012 volunteers in Munster. For details
Computer Repairs contact: clubforum.munster@gaa.ie
The Tipperary GAA website, or visit www.munster.gaa.ie.
IT Maintenance www.tipperary.gaa.ie, had a massive
152% increase in visits in 2012
Virus Removal compared with 2011. The total
Offsite Backup
Find us on

7. Tipp Tatler www.tipptatler.ie
New Year Health And Culinary Tips
At Tipp Event
If you want to get the New Year off weight management and will address
to a good start then put Thursday 31st questions about nutrition and the role
January in your diary for a Health of milk and milk products as part of a
and Wellbeing evening in Nenagh’s balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
EVENING COURSES SPRING 2013
Abbey Court Hotel, which also
promises to be a good night out. Fiona Hoban is well known for Classes
Organised by The National Dairy engaging her audience with a Internet Email for Absolute Beginners Digital Photography / Creative
Council and Arrabawn Co-op, all of presentation on how important it is to Photography & Techniques
the proceeds from the €5 admission manage our emotional, as well as our Computers for Improvers Ceramics For Beginners
charge and also from a raffle on the physical needs, throughout our ECDL Sean Nos Dancing For Beginners
night, will go to the North Tipperary various life stages. A graduate of Italian Beginners Sean Nos Dancing for Improvers
ConversationalSpanish Guitar Lessons for Beginners
Branch of the Alzheimer Society of Trinity College Dublin (MA
Sign Language for Beginners Genealogy
Ireland. Philosophy & Sociology), Fiona is a Yoga Barbering Course for Hairdressers
popular Counsellor and Wellbeing Pilates Introduction to Beauty Therapy
Caroline O’Donovan, Nutritionist Coach based in Westport - and also a Introduction to Indian Head Massage Jewellery Making & Card Making
from the National Dairy Council who part time lecturer with the National Personal Safety for Women Reflexology
is involved in organising the event in Counselling Institute of Ireland. She Navigating Map-reading with GPS Cardiac First Responder Course
Nenagh, says that it is intended to be will present her "Top 10 Tips for Introduction to Everyday Science Basin Skills(Hairdressing FETAC 3)
enjoyable as well as informative. Feeling Good" on 31st January. (FETAC 4)
Communications( FETAC 5) Team Leadership (FETAC 6)
"Many of us start the New Year with Manual & Computerised Payroll Occupational First Aid Recertification
new resolutions and intending to lead Fran Curry from Tipp FM will be (FETAC 5) Course (FETAC 5)
a healthier lifestyle," says Ms. master of ceremonies for the Health Introduction to Nursing ( Health Care Work Experience (FETAC 6)
O’Donovan. "Too often we meet & Wellbeing evening, which will Module FETAC 5)
people who base their food choices also include a cookery demonstration Caring for the Elderly ( Healthcare Word Processing (FETAC Level 5)
and dieting on mis-information or by Sarah Baker from Cloughjordan Module FETAC 5)
out-of-date information. This event is House Cookery School, Early Childhood Education and Play Occupational First Aid (FETAC 5)
a great way to hear practical and Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary. (FETAC 5)
useful tips from experts about health, FETAC Level 5 & 6 courses may qualify for funding(Conditions Apply)
wellbeing and diet in a friendly Tickets can be booked in advance by Enrolments still taking place
environment." contacting either Arrabawn Co-op In
(067-41800) or The North Tipperary
Templemore College of Further Education
Paula Mee is a leading Irish Branch of the Alzheimer Society of
independent dietitian, TV personality Ireland (087-1236341). You can also From7.30 p.m to 9.00 p.m.
and media commentator on nutrition buy your admission ticket at the door Telephone: 0504 31007
and health. She was a presenter of on the evening in the Abbey Court Email info@tcfe.ie
RTÉ TV’s Health Squad programme Hotel - doors open at 7.30pm. Wishing all our customers a very Happy Christmas
which ran for five years until 2006 And a Prosperous New Year from
and she makes regular appearances Follow 'ObeyYourBodyIRL' on
on TV and radio programmes
advising on nutrition and health
Facebook. NDC updates on Twitter
@NDC_ie
O’BRIEN’S
issues. Filling Station, Borrisokane
Follow ‘Arrabawn-Group’ on
At the event in Nenagh, Paula will Facebook. Arrabawn Co-op updates
give a presentation which will cover on Twitter@ArrabawnDairies
SHOP AND SAVE
nutrients in dairy, bone health, body All you need when you need it
The Power of Knowing
You Can transform
Your Life:
Tel. 067-27408
Is There a Better Way to begin the New Year? Groceries and cold meats, delicatessen
The power of knowing is a series of 6 weekly brings about healing at both a physical and FRESH ROLLS DAILY
classes set to provide those who come along with a emotional level. There are hundreds and Call in and enjoy hot food and snacks at our
unique experience: an experience that provides hundreds of people in the Tipp/Clare/Offaly HOT FOOD COUNTER
rewarding results. This is achieved through a area who have reported feeling more confident, Choice of breakfast rolls available
unique experience within the classes of a fantastic calmer and informed after attending. Some have • AIB Banklink machine •
resource which we all have: our mind! During the had profound personal change occur that they Agents for Lotto and National Lottery
last class series one lady was cured of her lifelong did not believe possible!! Testimonials are
phobia of heights, after an earlier class series in rolling in and interest is growing. Using
NEW OFF- LICENCE NOW OPEN
OPEN 7.30AM TO 9PM 7 DAYS A WEEK
Thurles a gentleman reported coming off the drink scientific data, videos of lectures from leading
and when attending a follow up seminar 2 months scientists and researchers, real life stories and from 7 to 10pm one evening per week for 6 weeks
later was still alcohol free and feeling calm and exciting demonstrations with volunteers in class, this is a wonderful motivational and learning
capable. Martina shows everyone in a unique and engaging opportunity for anyone who is looking for
manner how the human mind works and how something that actually works. Classes begin in
How are these changes possible? In this course powerful we really are. both Portroe Village and St Pat’s College Thurles,
Martina Finnerty PhD presents unequivocal proof on Monday Jan 28th and Wed. Feb 6th
that there is a power within each and every one of Martina helps open us to our own inherent power. respectively. Call 067-23518 / txt 087 6639188 to
us, when tapped into creates profound and lasting When you take on board the truth of this message secure your place today or log onto
positive change for us: a power that generates then positive changes and self-empowerment are www.thepowerofknowing.ie to book online.
peace of mind, inner strength and motivation; that not only possible, they are inevitable! Set to run

8. Tipp Tatler www.tipptatler.ie
Nenagh Arts Centre Upcoming Events At The Source
Italian movie ‘I’m Not Scared’ course that will have devastating The Romantic Sounds of Strauss name. She also has been making
consequences. What better way to spend your music and writing songs long before
comes to Nenagh Arts Centre
Saturday afternoon than listening to she ever appeared on screen and her
The film screens at 8 p.m. on the romantic sounds of Strauss. Now newest album Sing is
Acclaimed Italian film ‘I’m Not
Thursday 24th January. Tickets at €7 in its 9th year, A Viennese Strauss unquestionably her finest musical
Scared’, which features on the
are available at the door. Gala is back on tour and returns to achievement to date. Yet as a singer,
school second level English
School bookings/screenings please the stage of The Source Arts Centre
curricula, screens at Nenagh Arts
contact Nenagh Arts Centre on 067 by popular demand. This time with a
Centre on Thursday, January 24th.
34400 sparkling new production,
authentically costumed, cleverly
Based on the well regarded novel by
Local Actors present their new staged and choreographed. This
Niccolò Ammaniti, the film is
wonderful show is a magical
directed by Gabriele Salvatores. The play ‘If I Told You’
mixture of music, song and dance,
story is during Italy's ‘anni di
and re-creates the nostalgia and
piombo’ (Years of Lead), a time Written and directed by Aoife Carry
romance of the grand ballrooms of
riddled with terrorism that ran from and starring Joanne Quinn and
19th century Vienna. The audience
the 1960’s to the 1980’s. The book Martina Carey, local theatre
is introduced to a by-gone age of
and film cleverly places the story practicioners Inkling present ‘If I
glamorous soirees and Strauss Maria remains one of Ireland’s best-
around two young boys who are Told You’ a romantic comedy with a
waltzes and also highlights some of kept secrets. Indeed the raven-haired
forced to deal with a grown-up difference, playing at Nenagh Arts
the great operettas of Strauss, Dubliner is probably more familiar
situation not of their making. Centre on Saturday, 26th January.
Kalman and Lehar, including de as either Katherine of Aragon, nanny
Fledermaus, The Merry Widow and to the son of a serial killer or the
Set in Italy’s southernmost interior Susie is a stressed out yoga teacher.
many more. estranged wife of the lovely Mr.
regions of Basilicata and Puglia in Clare is a successful businesswoman.
Bates from the three award-winning
the 1970’s, ‘I'm Not Scared’ starts They know everything about each
television series, The Tudors, Dexter
below ground, along the walls of the other, they talk about everything and
and Downton Abbey.
hole in which kidnapped Filippo, a they share everything. Now Claire is
delicate blonde northerner from a expecting their first child. With
Maria has spent more than two
wealthy family, has been hidden. motherhood looming they are
decades performing all over the
Above ground, a group of children excited, scared, happy, and not
world before audiences ranging from
bicycle through a sea of corn, a telling each other everything.
tens of thousands at Glastonbury,
landscape, though gorgeous, is Supported by North Tipperary
Oxygen and the Cambridge Folk
plagued with unremitting heat, County Council Arts Office, this is
Festival, to hundreds in small,
nefarious locals, and dismal the first collaboration by Joanne and
The European Orchestral Ensemble intimate theatres, and now for the
prospects for their future. Later, Aoife who additionally tutor youth
will accompany four Soloists from first time Maria will take to the stage
while playing with his friends, theatre groups in Nenagh and
major Opera companies including for a once off intimate gig at The
Michele stumbles on the covered pit Thurles. They would love you to join
Opera North, English National Source Arts Centre. With
in which Filippo is hidden. Terrified them in their quirky comedy, set in
Opera and D’Oyly Carte. It doesn’t collaborations on her new album
and repelled by what he takes the rollercoaster of normal life.
get any better than this, for a truly from Damien Rice, Paul Brady and
initially for a corpse, he befriends the
authentic feel of a Viennese Gala legendary singer John Prine, 'Sing',
spooky creature. Making no mention The performance takes place at 8
this show will appeal to the romantic highlights the beauty and creativity
of his discovery to his family - for p.m. on Saturday, January 26th.
as much as the music aficionado. of Maria’s songwriting skills.
Michele, Filippo represents a kind Admission is €12 and advance
Fine and elegant costumes simply Audience members are in for a treat
of fantasy brother he both pities and booking can be made online at
add to the pleasure, bring home and this promises to be a truly
idealizes. The boys are then set on a www.nenagharts.com or by phone
wonderful memories after an indulgent night out. Why not make
from the Arts Centre on 06734400
afternoon with Strauss. For an evening of it and come along for
lunchtime specials or afternoon tea a delicious meal or some bar bites,
reservations, ring Matt or Sheena on ring Matt or Sheena on 0504 58858
0504 58858. for details.
Saturday 26 January, 1.30pm Friday 1 February, 8pm
Tickets €20/15 conc Tickets €18/15
Maria Doyle Kennedy For all show bookings go to
Maria Doyle Kennedy is an www.thesourceartscentre.ie or ring
established actor with an armful of the Box Office on 0504 90204
successful screen credits to her
Quote by the Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama, when asked what And then he is so anxious about the
surprised him most about humanity, future that he does not enjoy the
he said: present;
the result being that he does not live
“Man. Because he sacrifices his in the present or the future;
health in order to make money. he lives as if he is never going to die,
Moycarkey Coolcroo A.C. athletes who recorded a 1,2,3 & 4 in the Boys
Then he sacrifices money to and then dies having never really
U/14 Shot Putt at the County Indoor Championships in Nenagh recently. L
recuperate his health. lived.”
to R: Jack Fallon (2nd), Sean Mockler (1st), David Ryan (3rd) & Ben
O’Dwyer (4th).

9. Tipp Tatler www.tipptatler.ie
The Urban Countryside: The Siskin Quit Smoking for Good in 2013
By Albert Nolan
The streets were unusually bright of food and so far Siskin’s have been Making that final decision to quit
today as people showed off their recorded in 41% of Irish gardens. smoking can be difficult. It is impor- If you persisted with smoking, you
clothes that they had received for tant to acknowledge that quitting probably formed a belief that some-
Christmas or bought during the sales. They feed mainly on seed during how smoking helped you feel secure
Smoking is challenging and having a
I was off to my local hills for some Autumn and Winter and are or relaxed.
well thought out plan is essential for
badly needed exercise after a few especially attracted to Alder and
weeks of festive indulgence. Birch. During the Summer they eat success. Our mind has a mechanism that if we
Thankfully there were very few insects and these are also fed to their are doing something that causes us
As a smoker, trying to quit, you
walkers around as new years chicks. One to two broods are pain it releases endorphins to mask
know the first week is the hardest, so
resolutions have yet to kick in. common and they in nest in conifer that pain. Anybody who has done
you need a plan in place because
Nature is already stirring and the forests. With the big increase in regular exercise knows that they may
most people fail within the first
welcome stretch in the evening has householders putting out food for be a little stiff when they begin exer-
week. If you get through week one,
brought about a big increase in bird birds Siskin’s have become a cising regularly, but this soon passes
you’re 80% there. You’ll get fewer
activity. Robins can be heard singing common visitor to our urban gardens. when endorphins are released to
cravings every day, and they will be
throughout the day and my local They are particular fond of peanuts mask the pain.
less intense. Since going cold turkey
rookery has definitely increased in and will aggressively drive away
is extremely difficult, there are other
volume but no bird is displaying yet. other species. Also they have an The same mechanism operated when
ways that can help you kick the habit
Just inside the entrance to the hills unusual habit of perching upside you began smoking. At first you felt
without having to consume nicotine
there is a small grove of Alder trees. down while on the feeders. Generally nauseous. After ten days or so your
and relying on willpower for ex
This is a native tree and is generally they only appear in my garden for a mind accepts you need to smoke.
Hypnosis, Acupuncture, Laser
found along rivers and in wet marshy few precious weeks during late Your mind knows that this is causing
Treatment.
places. There are long purple catkins January to mid February. you pain and it triggers the release of
hanging from its branches and last If you associate cigarettes with alco- endorphins to mask about 80% of the
years seed cones are still on the tree. When they have built up a fat reserve hol or coffee, or during breaks at feeling of nausea.
they disappear into the woods for the work, or perhaps you enjoy that post-
Just as I am about to move I hear a breeding season. I would love to find meal smoke don’t just sit around, This is the day you “Got used to
small flock of birds approaching. out how far they penetrate into our distract yourself by doing some exer- smoking” or got hooked. The day
They busily feed on the Alder seeds cities/towns in search of food as cise, and give yourself an endorphin you felt better after having a ciga-
and call continuously to each other. Siskin’s need to stay in touch with fix to replace cigarette satisfaction. rette. After about a half hour/one
At first I do not recognize them but a open countryside and woodland. If
quick look through the binoculars you observe this species in your Hypnosis allows your conscious de- hour the endorphins deplete and you
confirms that they are Siskin’s. This garden during the next few weeks sire to quit become real. Hypnosis feel the need to smoke again. That is
is a common bird in Ireland but you might let me know. makes real changes to the blueprints how the vicious circle began. You
mightn’t be familiar to many people. for why you act, think, and feel the felt better after a cigarette. You still
This is because they spend most of Seeing the Siskin’s in the hills is a way you do. By educating your sub- don’t feel as good as when you
their year in dense Conifer wonderful start to the New Year and conscious mind so it understands didn’t smoke but that doesn’t regis-
woodlands. When natural food runs if every day can bring small moments that smoking is of no benefit to you, ter.
out in the countryside they form like this the journey ahead will you simply no longer feel like smok-
ing. This allows you to take back A cigarette can do nothing for some-
small parties and head off in search certainly be an interesting one. one who has not smoked for 3 days
control from smoking and break the
habit for good. Additionally positive because at that stage all the nicotine
A Woman's Random Thoughts suggestions, given during Hypnosis, has left your body. By drinking plen-
re-enforce your self belief and help ty of water you flush the toxins and
If you love something, set it free. nicotine from your body. If you
If it comes back, it will always be A friend of mine confused her valium you stay focused and motivated.
chose Hypnosis you will be smoke
yours. with her birth control pills. She had The only caveat for hypnosis is that free with no cravings, mood swings
If it doesn't come back, it was never 14 kids, but she doesn't really care. you really want, and are ready, to or fear, easily and permanently in
yours to begin with. quit. So if there’s still a voice in the just one session.
But, if it just sits in your living room, They keep telling us to get in touch back of your head saying that you
messes up your stuff, eats your food, with our bodies. Mine isn't all that “like” smoking and that you’re not My job is to educate your subcon-
uses your telephone, takes your communicative but I heard from it the ready to quit, then hypnosis won’t scious mind to understand smoking
money, and doesn't appear to realize other day after I said, "Body, how'd
work. However, if you’re truly com- is of no benefit to you. All you have
that you had set it free... You either you like to go to the six o'clock class
mitted, then you can become smoke to do is relax and be open to positive
married it or gave birth to it. in vigorous toning?" Clear as a bell
free easily and cost effectively suggestions and simply say to your-
my body said, "Listen witch... do it
through hypnosis. If you smoke a self “I like that suggestion and I
Insanity is my only means of and die."
relaxation.
pack a day that is €279 a month, and want it”. Once you feel this way, as
The trouble with some women is that €3,400 a year, I’m sure you can think well as know it logically, you simply
Reason to smile: Every 7 minutes of they get all excited about nothing and of better ways to use your cash. no longer feel like smoking.
every day, someone in an aerobics then they marry him. It is also important to understand At HypnoSolutions, the Quit Smok-
class pulls a hamstring. what happens when you smoke. This ing Hypnosis Programme is one 2
I read this article that said the typical is not the medical effects of smoking hour session, for €200.00. You will
One of life's mysteries is how a 2 symptoms of stress are: eating too but how you become hooked in the also receive a CD to listen to for 21
pound box of candy can make a much, impulse buying, and driving first place. When you began smok- days to keep you motivated and fo-
woman gain 5 lbs. too fast. Are they kidding? That is my ing you felt nauseous. This is your cused. If you feel you require a back
idea of a perfect day. body’s natural reaction to warn you up session then have it complemen-
Skinny people irritate me! Especially when you are consuming something tary on me.
when they say things like, "You If men can run the world, why can't dangerous. There is simply no mech- For more info:-
know, sometimes I just forget to eat." they stop wearing neckties? How anism within you when you start Miriam Dunne
Now I've forgotten my address, my intelligent is it to start the day by
smoking where it can make you feel HypnoSolutions, Main Street,
mother's maiden name, and my keys. tying a noose around your neck?
good. Unfortunately, for people who Templemore, Co. Tipperary
But I've never forgotten to eat. You
were regularly in a smoky environ- 086 8384210
have to be a special kind of stupid to My mind not only wanders, it
forget to eat. sometime leaves completely.
ment you may have been slightly Find us on Facebook
addicted without even knowing it.

10. Tipp Tatler www.tipptatler.ie
Back Row Thomas Hamaill John Mc Grath,Noel Morris,Lar O Brien Under 16A Munster Final winners presentation night which was held in Hayes Hotel Thurles
and Jim SymonsFront Row Eamonn Brown,Patsy Caroll,Carmel Pictured Eamon Brown Munster Council Ciara Ormond Manager
Harkin and Pat Sheridan Guests and Officers of the Tipperary
Camogie County Board who attended the U16 and U18 Munster
Final winners 2012 presentation night in Hayes Hotel Thurles
Photo: Mike Ryan
John Lonergan, former Governor of Mountjoy who gave a
talk in The Ragg about volunteering with the D’Arcy family Ciara Younge, John Lonergan, Sarah Butler, Caitriona Cahill, Sally Young, Catherine
from Pallas Hill Open Farm Ella, Bill and Alice Butler, pictured in the Ragg following John’s talk on community volunteering. Drom and
Inch parish has the highest level of volunteering in the County according to research
carried out by Ciara Younge for her college thesis.
International Musicians Billed For Birr
Theatre & Arts Centre
Providing a year round diverse programme Jerry routinely fills the country’s biggest
of events in Birr and surrounding area venues with his travelling musical medicine
(South and West Offaly, North Tipperary, show, his swaggering vocal, generous and
East Galway), Birr Theatre & Arts Centre infectious smile and that fantastic vaudeville
are delighted to announce international moustache. Jerry Fish weaves a strange
names for the new year. Returning to heady brew of punk latino, barrio blues,
Ireland after his hugely successful visits last tropicalia and whatever you’re having
year and his appearance in the closing yourself.
ceremony of the London Olympics, the
legendary cellist Julian Lloyd Webber will Ireland’s Ambassador of Music, Phil
perform favourite classics by Bach, Faure, Coulter, will perform over the St Patrick’s
Saint-Saens and Debussy, as well as work Weekend. It’s now twenty years since the
Quick Quiz by his brother Andrew Lloyd Webber and distinctive sound of Tranquility, featuring
1. In which country is Mount Everest? his father William. Phil’s piano and orchestra, first seduced the
2. What is the capital of Afghanistan? whole of Ireland with its easy melodic
3. What book starts with "Call me Ishmael"? There’s a tendency for the word ‘unique’ to charm, before going on to make believers
4. What two colours are on the flag of Poland? be bandied around a little too freely in around the world. With record sales now
5. In What year was Nelson's Column in Dublin blown up? music circles, but that’s the only way to counted in millions, as well as a Grammy
6. What was the former name for Zambia? describe Jerry Fish’s genre bending style. A nomination, several appearances in the
7. What is the highest mountain in Scotland? highly charismatic performer, Jerry is the White House and sold out international
8. What was the Rhodesian Ridgeback bred to do? main creative force and front-man of An tours, it’s been quite a ride.
9. What is the capital of Tasmania? Emotional Fish giving us the rock anthem Julian Lloyd Webber will perform on
10. Where is the statue of the Little Mermaid? ‘Celebrate’ and two decades on, his widely Tuesday 5 February, 8pm –tickets: €30/28;
Answers adored upbeat music includes the hit ‘True Jerry Fish: Saturday 23 February, 8pm –
9. Hobart 10.Copenhagen
Friends’ and two platinum selling albums tickets €18/16; Phil Coulter: Saturday 16
6. Northern Rhodesia 7. Ben Nevis 8. Hunt lions
1. Nepal 2. Kabul 3. Moby Dick 4. Red & White 5. 1966 ‘Be Yourself’ and ‘The Beautiful Untrue’. March, 8pm - tickets:€25.

11. LOCAL SERVICES - LOCAL SERVICES
Ned Bourke TV & Video Shreelawn Oil Munster Chauffeurs
3 Gratten St., Tipperary 062-52109
Contact your local representative for Enda Everard
Sales & Service competitive rates in the Thurles Area Mob: 086 1716100 Airport Transfers • Hens & Stags
Weddings & Civil Partnerships
Sky Digital Your local driver in the Thurles Area Concerts • Birthday • Events • Match • Debs
Free to Air Satellite Richie Doyle
Tony Cogan 086 8332424
Bansha, Co. Tipperary
Calving Cameras Tel: 062 54011 / 54018 Fax: 062 54009
www.munsterchauffeurs.com
Eamonn Walsh QFA 15 Bank St.,
Uniforms
for Nurses, Beauticians,
Mortgages & Investments Ltd
Templemore,
Co. Tipperary
Authorised Free Independent
Prevent an unnecessary Fire Hairdressers, Chefs etc. Advisor
Hazard in your home! Financial Review
Clean & Professional Service Full Stock available at Do you want to reduce monthly payments and
Using Brush & Vacuum Uniforms on the Move free up some of your hard earned cash?
Diploma in Wealth Management & Mortgage Practice
Contact: Ph. Eileen for Appointment
Phone/Text Eamonn 086-0471147 Email: info@ewalsh.ie
Con Donegan 086-0668826 0504-32229
Eamonn Walsh Mortgages Ltd is regulated by the Financial Regulator
087-6839920 www.uniformspoint.com as an authorised advisor and a mortgage and investment intermediary
Co Painting & Buy 5
PVC Cladding & Steel Sheds
Decorating get 1 FREE
Painting & Decorating
All sizes made to order Internal & External Fully Insured
Maintenance Free When you pre pay for 5 ads
Power Washing & Tel:086-8211 007
Delivered and Erected Spray Painting you get 1 Free
Martin Mockler,
087-796 4298 / 087-983 2832 All work carried out to Rathmanna, Call 0504-51945 NOW
0505-47943 the Highest Standard Thurles to avail of this Special Offer.
Blinds & Curtains
PREMIER
BLINDS AND CANOPIES
MARY’S FOOT HEALTH CLINIC
Take your first steps to healthy feet
Do you suffer discomfort from………
September Offers LAUNCHING OUR Corns
New Patio Canopies and Carports Callus & or cracked heels
Made to Measure Curtains, Roman,
Athlete’s foot
Roller, Vertical and Wood Blinds Custom Made Ingrown toe nails
to any size Alu. Profile Fungal & thickened nails
(Long Life Rust Free) Mobile clinic Diabetic Foot Assessment
Patio Canopies available on request Unable to cut your nails.
Smoking Shelters
Door Canopies
Covered Walkways Clinics now available at
After 6pm, Contact Sean Domestic and Commercial Roscrea Centre Pharmacy 0505-22718
087-8226803 Choice of Profile Colours Ray Walsh Pharmacy, Nenagh 067-31249
Free Quotations
acmecentrenenagh@gmail.com Book your appointment
Unit 2, After 6pm, call Sean Kenneally 087-8226803 for treatment of foot related problems
O’Connor’s Shopping Centre, Cathedral Street
Dublin Road, Nenagh Thurles Nenagh Thurles MARY MURPHY M.ICPO/M.ACHI/M.I.R.I.L (086) 3519416
Registered Member of the Irish Chiropodists/Podiatrists Organisation Ltd
Phone 067-42913 Phone 0504-22221 087 42913 0504 22221
Premier County
Chartered
HYPNOSOLUTIONS Transformation
Paving and Landscaping
Achievement Made Simple Transform your Driveway or Garden Area
Physiotherapy Gastric Hypnotic Band – End Emotional Eating NOW • Block Paving
Clinics Weight Loss Programme – Less than 3 stone to lose • Sandstone Paving
Thurles & Templemore Quit Smoking Today – One Session • Garden Walls
Therese Ryan & Daniel Walsh HypnoBirthing Programme – Pain Free Birth • Kerbs and Drainage
Emma Callanan
Tailor made sessions for: • Water Features
- including Fish
ALL CHARTERED Anxiety, Bruxism (Teeth Grinding), Breaking Habits,
Phobias, Panic Attacks, Pain Relief, Insomnia, Stress, Ponds
PHYSIOTHERAPISTS etc. • Repair and
Maintenance All work Carried out to
0504 26090 Main Street Miriam Dunne • Help with Design and Customers satisfaction
Templemore Hypnotherapist Adv. Dip.
‘ENSURE YOUR PHYSIOTHERAPIST Beside Garda Station Phone 086 838 4210 Planning
IS CHARTERED’ www.hypnosolutions.org 25
Distance No Problem
Info@hypnosolutions.org rs
Yea nce
• Joint, Back, Muscle & Sport Injuries erie
Exp Ring Patrick: 0505 43997
• Deep Dry Needling For Chronic Pain Mob: 086 3650519
• VHI, Quin, Aviva, H.S.F. Med 1 Templemore, Co. Tipperary