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BYDYLAN WHITE she will only take medication Tomand myselfgot married, Tomcoming into it. Most e-mail: [email protected] forTom and will only listen to both Elsieand Icame as a peoplewanttobewithagirl him,” Scarlett toldSouthTipp package. He jumped in with whocanhave asociallife, who AdevotedCashel man who Today. both feet,hewas very aware can go to thecinema, fora “Step-parents whoare of thechallenges of special meal or even just to theshop cares forhis step-daughter carers don’t getthe recogni- needs and caring forElsie foracartonofmilk when it’s waspresentedwith the Tip- tion they deserve. It is notthe came very naturaltohim. notpartofthe routine. peraryCarer of the Year easiest of situations to look Caring forElsietakes alot of Award2018 at Clonmel in, nottomind step in. When sacrifice,particularly for Read moreonPage2 Town Hall lastFriday. Thomas McGrathsaid caring forhis autisticstep- daughterElsieis“challenging butsorewarding”. Nomin- ated by his wifeScarlett,a modest Thomas is proud to representcarers across Tip- perary at theNational Carer of theYearAwards2018in on November 23. Full-timecarers forElsie, whoattends Scoil Aonghusa Special School in Cashel, Thomas and Scarlett met doing aspecialneedschild- carecourse.Scarlett nomin- ated her “loving” husband for theTipperary Carer of the Year Awardbecause of the “genuine,unconditional bond” he shares withnine- year-old Elsie. “Day-to-dayautism has its difficulties. It is very routine driven,thingshave to bedone The TipperaryCarer of the Year Awardpresentation took place at Clonmel Town Hall lastFriday. Front: acertain way, and it wasjust Scarlett McGrath, Mayorofthe Clonmel Borough District Cllr Richie Molloy, TipperaryCarer of the Year 2018 Elsieand IbeforeImet Tom. Thomas McGrath, Family CarersIreland’sCatherine Cox. Back: Cllr Pat English, Charles Allen, Cllr Catherine Theyinstantlybonded and MICHAEL Carey,former MunsterCarer of the Year Rebecca Quirke, CarePlus Pharmacy’s Denis Coughlan, Mattie nowthe roleshavereversed- McGrathTD, district administrator AnthonyColeman ORMONDLTD

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Continued from from Page 1 and Tom’s another blessing. that she stays safe, but it’s no he deserves,”Mayor Molloy We havea lot tobe grateful waytolive. Elsiedoesn’t see s a id . “Tom wrote a beautiful fo r,”she continued. danger, has no risk awareness Mayor Molloy said “th e piece forthe day of our wed- The McGrath familyare and her biggest risk is to her- country would crumble ding and it really stands renting a house “u n s u i tab l e self. Wefeel morelike without carers”. He added: throughto today: ‘wh e n for Elsie’s needs”in Cashel minders than carers at the “Supports are less than ever things gethard - and they will and aredreaming of getting a moment, so our biggest pri- now for carers. A couple of - remember that love lies at bungalow. “Elsie is a bad ority is to find a bungalow,” years ago therewas more theroot of everything’. The sleeper and Tomcould be up she added. home support than there is at bond that theyshare makes forfourhours withher at Family Carers Ireland area p re s e nt . me love him even more. He night. She keeps us on our manager and Mayor of the “Issues like suitable gets back from her what he toes, she’s full of beans and Clonmel Borough District housing and supports for puts into her. Tommeans the you have to watch her 24-7. Cllr Richie Molloy said it is children once they turn 18 are world to us,”a proud Scarlett “S h e ’s an avid climber and great to see how much the being presentedto us all the smiled. a sensory seeker, so when you award means to Thomas. time at Family Carers Ireland. Scarlett saidautism have sensory needs that need “Thomas and Scarlett are There is a crying need for the d o e s n’t define “high-spir - to bemet it’salmost likeyour typical of the thousands of Government to provide prac- i te d ”Elsie. “Autism is only bodyfeels coiled and to re- carers that are out there, tical supports, particularly part of who Elsie is. She’s an lease that you climb,run or caring for loved ones seven when it comes to housing. absolutegangster, a bitofa jump - not ideal in a two- days a week and getting very Thomas and Scarlett’s house player and she plays on Tom’s storey house. Having a stairs little recognition. An award is totally unsuitable for an softness. It’s amazing how in the house is one of the scar- like this createsawareness of autistic child. They really funny someone can be using iest of things with Elsieand the work of carers and it’s not need a bungalow and there’sa very little words. She has we take turns keeping an eye just Thomas’award - he is rep- hugelack of them across Tip- reallytaught us to notsweat on her, almost like a night resenting the thousands of perary and that’s something I the little things and to be shift. It has becomesecond carers around Tipperary. will be asking Deputy Mattie grateful for every milestone. nature to makesureshe Scarlett is over the moon that McGrath to push at national S h e’s an absolute blessing d o e s n’t come out at night and he is nowgetting therecogni- level. Houses will have to be tion for caring for Elsie that built by the local authority.” Scarlett and her husband Thomas McGrath 'Elder abuse one of the most serious and vicious activities' He said elder abuse is one A private members’ bill initi- onable grounds, thefinan- who maybe the victim of fin- where possible, including fin- volves brute physical, emo- of the “most serious and vi- ated by a Tipperary TD to cial autonomy of vulnerable ancial abuse,” Deputy Mc- a n c i a l l y. tional or psychological pain, cious activities”that can be persons, specifically elderly Grath told South Tipp Today. “The fundamental point at the State must become in- combat instances of finan- perpetrated upon vulnerable people, who lack reasonable Deputy McGrath first issue hereis that such assist- volved to vindicateand pro- cial abuse of older people persons. “It often takesplace mental and physical capa- raised elder abuse as a ance must alwaysbe a per- tect such rights. has passed through the Dáil in great secrecy, hidden even cityto guardagainst finan- “matter of profound urgency” sonalchoice, and one that is “The fact thatmy bill has from other close members of and on to committee stage. cial abuse. in 2015 - acknowledging that made free of coercion, manip- nowbeen referred to the the same family whomay be “Itismy sincerehope that some advances have been ulation or threats. Where Justice Select Committee 74 to 46 TDs votedinsup- unaware ofwhat is taking we can further amend this made since then -and be- sucha righttofinancial means thatwe areone step port of Independent TD p l ac e. bill at committeestage to give lieves that the act will provide autonomy and the control of a closer to making that ambi- Mattie McGrath’s Vulner- “We knowparents want to clear and unequivocal assur- arenewed emphasis on the p e r s o n’s own finances is tion areality,”added Deputy able Persons Bill 2015.The help their children. They ance to any older person or in- importance of keeping the under threat, and where it in- M c G rath . actaims to protect, on reas- deedany vulnerable person issue in focus. want tobe able to assist them Tipperary dads encouraged to avail of paid Paternity Benefit

1,583 Tipperary dads have week. Following Budget whole family,” Ahearn tells they willfind theapplication gible for paternitybenefit availed of the Government’s 2019, this will increase to South Tipp Today. process tobe clear and when they take two weeks of €245 per week from the Over 51,000 paternity be- simple. They will require a paternity leave at any time paid paternity benefit week beginning 25 March nefits have been awarded PublicService Cardinorder within thefirst 26 weeks of scheme, according to Fine 2019. since the scheme came into to apply, and if they are an em- their child’s life, orfollowing Gael general election can- “This will afford new dads place in September 2016, ployee, they need to give four ad o pt io n . didate Garret Ahearn. the opportunity to be more which includes 4,100 self-em- weeks notice to their em- “All the information on involved at the earliest stages ployed people. ployerto qualify for theac- how to apply for paternity The current rate of pa- of a child’s development, “I am encouraging pro- companying paternity leave. leave and how to get your ternitybenefit is €240 per which is important for the spective fathers to sign upfor “Fathers whofulfill the Public Services Card is avail- paternity benefit and Ithink PRSIrequirements areeli- able online," Ahearn adds. 's Garret Ahearn

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Work is due to start on a eering Contractors Ltd., who €2m upgrade on Davitt successfully completed a pavement improvement Street in Tipperary town. scheme on Slievenamon The pavementstrength- Road in Thurles earlierthis ening scheme is expected to year, is thesuccessful Con- take eight months to com- trac to r. p l ete. The works comprise the Tipperary County Council complete reconstruction of say theproject is the first ele- the pavement and footpaths. mentin anumber ofplanned The scheme has been de- road improvements within signedto improvesafetyand Tipperary Town. the flow of vehicles within the Thisscheme waspre- tow n . ceded by investmentbyIrish Tipperary County Council Waterin therecent upgrade chief executive Joe MacGrath of water mains which is deliv- said the Council has been At the contract signing - back: John Nolan (senior engineer roads capital), Cllr. Roger Kennedy, Cllr. Denis Leahy, Cllr. Martin Browne, Cllr. John ering benefits to residents on working closely withTrans- Crosse, Ger Carey (Mid-West National Roads Design Office), Louise Farrell (resident engineer), Aidan Finn (Cashel-Tipperary Municipal District DavittStreet and Church port Infrastructure Ireland engineer), Brian Barry (TonyKirwan Civil Engineering), Patricia Fogarty (senior staff officer), Oliver Tierney(senior executiveengineer), Matt Street through the removal of (TII) to advance these works Shortt, (director of service for roads and transportation) lead and asbestos piping. and he was delighted that Front: Eoin Leane (Tony Kirwan Civil Engineering), Marie McGivern (Cashel-Tipperary Munnicipal District administrator), Tony Kirwan (Tony Kirwan Further pavement im- they will be commencing Civil Engineering), Cllr.Mattie Ryan (, TipperaryCoCo), Joe MacGrath (chief executive, Tipperary Co Co), Cllr. Michael Fitzgerald, provements in Tipperary early in the new year. Clare Curley (Cashel-Tipperary Municipal District manager) Town are planned for Main “This investment will en- Street and Fr Matthew Street hance the townand we look he said. chairman Michael funding provided by Trans- due forconstruction following thecompletion of forward to working withthe The scheme was also wel- F i tz ge r a l d . port Infrastructure Ireland throughout County Tip- this stage of works. contractor and local resid- comed by Council chairman Tipperary County Council forthis, and many other pro- perary in the coming year. Tony Kirwan, Civil Engin- ents in the coming months,” Mattie Ryanand District has acknowledged the jects that are in planning and Carrick-on-Suir Post Office moves to new home

Carrick-on-Suir post office took over as thetown's post- Stre et . He says the co-location of fice's new premises repres- newlocation is easier to ac- has moved home from Sean master in early July. Mr Guinan says the over- post offices in shop premises ents an upgrade on its former cess forelderly peopleand Mr Guinan owns the riding public reaction to the has become common ac c o m m o d at i o n . those with disabilities as Kelly Square to the town's neighbouring building on post office's new home has throughout the countryand He points outit boastsa there was few car parking SuperValu supermarket Sean Kelly SquarewhereCar- been positive so far. he doesn't believemoving larger five-person counter spaces for them in Sean Kelly where it opened for busi- rick-on-Suir post office was He believes Carrick-on- Carrick-on-Suir's branch to rather than the four-person Square. And he stressesthe ness on Monday morning. located for nearly the past Suir's post office will benefit his supermarket represents a counter in Sean Kelly Square post office opening hours are d e c ad e. from the footfall of customers downgrading of its status. and there is more spacefor thesame as are theservices The post office's new Mr Guinan has nowde- visiting the supermarket and On thecontrary, Mr c u s to m e r s . its offers the public. premises has been purpose cided to let out that property. vice versa. Guinan maintains the post of- Alongside this, he says the built inside thefront en- Before moving to Sean trance to the supermarket, Kelly Square, the town'spost whose owner PJ Guinan officewas based at 43Main Community praised for anti-drugs campaign More than 200 people at- with Carrick-on-Suir Dark- not happen overnight but you fully deliveredthe truth, tended former Mountjoy ness Into Light, that they will succeed," he said. facts and consequences of Prison governor John were not on theirown on the "A community working to- addiction to substances. Lonergan's publictalk on problem of drugs and its im- gether will not fail. It will be The Kilmoyler man also Coláiste Dún Iascaigh drug addiction and its im- pact on their community. worth all the effort," he as- spoke of the hard path back to pact on family and the com- Hundreds of towns and sured them. John Lonergan recovery and detailed the Presents munity at St Nicholas villages all overthe country spokefor two hours and had supportneeded from family Church in Carrick-on-Suir were suffering withthe same the full attention of everyone and community. last Thursday. p rob l e m . p re s e nt . Tackling humanbehavi- Mr Lonergan assured the "The great thing about His talk was laced with hu- oural change may be nur- people gathered at thetalk, Carrick-on-Suir is that you mour and wit, whicheased tured, encouraged and organised in conjunction have come together.Itwill theserious nature of the directed but can never be topic.Nevertheless, he care- forced, he advised. Belgian ambassador in Clonmel on Friday His Excellency, the Bel- m e rc e. gianAmbassador to Ireland, The Questum Centre, Pierre- EmmanuelDe Bauw, which has a focus on prom- will visit Clonmel this Friday ising early-stage innovative to meet local business people companies, is a partnership and entrepreneurs. between LIT and Tipperary Ambassador De Bauw will County Council. Dates: 22nd, 23rd&24th Nov. 2018 visit the Questum Accelera- Questum has already Time: 8pm. tion Centre, Road, at begun to generatesignificant Tickets: €12.00 9am on Friday. economic benefits, with cli- The ambassador is vis- ents of thecentrenumbering Tickets Available: TheHeritage,The Square, Cahir iting at the invitation of the some of themost innovative &General Office,Coláiste Dún Iascaigh (052) 7442828. Tipperary Chamber of Com- businesses in the region. Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,2018 w w w.tipperar ylive.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 5

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BY DYLAN WHITE me awful trouble butIwas a so isolated. One lady started catchmentareaofSouth Tip- e-mail: [email protected] nurseandusetobedoingalot cryingthe first dayshe came perary GeneralHospital and AClonmel group providing of pulling and dragging,” to thegroup becauseshe had UniversityHospital Water- supporttolocalpeoplewith Mary tells SouthTipp Today. been feeling so alone up until ford.There areonly five Par- “Mywriting has been af- then. It can be averyisolating kinson’s nurse specialists Parkinson's disease will host fected. Istart off quietwell, disease because youdon’t working within theHSE avintage teamorning at thenitgetssmallerandcango want to keep onto your family system at present, based in Place4U on Friday, all over theplace.Yoursense aboutitand it’s easier to talk Dublin, Limerick and November 23,at10am. of smell goes and buttoning tosomeonegoingthroughthe Galway. shirts can take longer too,” same thing as you,”Suzanne “Thereare simple things Founded by Ballingarry’s Mary continues. explains. that couldbesolvedby having Mary Finnegan, theClonmel Clonmel’s Suzanne Sha- Mary and Suzanne feel aParkinson's nursespecialist Parkinson's SupportGroup nahan, whosefather also has thereisastigma attached to in thearea. Thereare some has been providing valuable Parkinson’s disease,was dia- Parkinson's.“Peopledon’t people whodon’t attend adviceand supporttolocal gnosed twoyears agoand has take Parkinson's that serious meetings and need support, people withthe chronic progressed alot quickerthan because they say‘it won’tkill and it would be good to have a neurological condition the Mary.“My specialist doctor you’.It’svery hardtoexplain specialistnurse locally who past fouryears. says I’vehad it alot longer.I Parkinson's to people. Ifeel could bring things to theat- Thegroup,which ispart of hadtogiveupmyjob as a thesame butmybodyisnot tentionofthe neurologist,” theTipperary Parkinson’s carer and can no longer drive. thesame.Ifyou getatwitch Marysays. branch andhas almost 50 It has affected my whole life,” youcan tell your bodytostop, They areurging thepublic members, meets in Hotel she says. butthatdoesn’t work with to supporttheir fundraiser at Minella thefirst Tuesdayof Suzanne says theClonmel Parkinson’s. Clonmel’s Place4Uon every month from 10:30am to Parkinson's Support Group “Getting moneyout of my November 23.Admissionis 12:30pm. has changedher mindsetand purse at thecheckoutcan be €5. Workingasanurse,Mary howshe deals withthe dis- difficult.Mybrain is doing “TheParkinson'sAssoci- noticed atremor in her hand ease.“Getting to talk to other one thing and my bodyan- ationofIreland gets no and wassubsequently dia- peoplewithParkinson's,even other.It’saveryinvisiblecon- funding at all andwehaveto gnosed withParkinson's dis- just aboutdifferent medica- dition and to look at us you do all ourown fundraisers. ease in 2011. tion and what works, has would just think we areabit The group, as well as “Ittook thewindout of me really helpedme. Youget an slow,”Suzanne continues. providing support, go on an when Iheard that Ihad Par- insightintothe supports out Mary and Suzanne are outingeveryyearandholdart kinson’s, butlifehasn’t been therefor Parkinson's,but it’s calling on theGovernmentto and yoga classes. Iwould en- toobad since then. Some- also aboutthe supportthe providefunding foraPar- courageanyone withPar- times Ihavetrouble walking, group offers. If you’re not kinson’s nurse specialist and kinson's to makecontactwith stiffness and my backgives having agoodday,you can go supportservices to coverthe us on 086-1224283,”Mary Clonmel Parkinson's SupportGroup's Mary Finnegan and Suzanne and have achatand don’t feel adds. Shanahan arecalling on the public to supporttheir upcoming fundraiser Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,2018 w w w.tipperar ylive.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 7

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BY DYLAN WHITE “WIT has upwards of e-mail: d y l a n .w h i te @ i c o n i c n ews . i e about9,000 students, who are abig part ofthe com- Rockwell College fifth, sixth munity. Waterfordhas that and seventh year students small city, safe environment were given the opportunity feel to itand students really to explore future career take to that,” John told South paths at a recent open Tipp Today. John said Waterford stu- evening in the school hall. dent accommodation is plen- tiful and more affordable Representatives from col- than other cities across the leges across Ireland, in- country. “Youcan live on cluding WaterfordInstitute campus for around €90 a of Technology (WIT), Uni- week and off campus can be versity College and cheaper,depending on what , en- you arelooking for. Water- gagedwith students and ford students are lucky in the offered them an insightinto sense that they don’t suffer third level education. some of thedifficulties that Among those addressing other students face across students at the event was WIT the country”. marketing and outreach of- John highlighted the at- ficer John Power, whoex- tractive rangeof courses on plained why“v i b ra nt offer at WIT, emphasising the Waterford city” draws stu- “small campusfeel”that the dents from across Ireland college is renowned for. “We and abroad. pride ourselves on our class Over 2,400 students were sizes of 30 to 40 students conferred withacademic max, which is a big difference Jack Holohan, Gavin Ryan, Moya Whelan, Cian Mullan, Tom Clarke, James Maunsell and Kevin O'Connor at the careers evening in Rockwell awards upto doctoratelevel in the learning experience for at WIT this month,withon students. They are not afraid questions. Lecturers also th at’s what they are used to at along with giving them the WIT's Autumn Open Days average10% of graduates to put up their handsand ask know them by name, which is second leveland we arerep- qualifications they need for take place at the WIT Arena coming from Tipperary. really important because licating that atthirdlevel, the future,”he added. on November 23 and 24.

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Rockwell College hosted a Halloween bake sale in aid of the Tomas Kelly Trust Fund. 16-year-old Tomás Kelly from Cahir suffered a life- changing spinal injury before Christmas of last year. Tomás is a cousin of third year Rockwell student Henry Reidy and it was fitting for his class group to choose to fun- draise for this cause as part of theirC.S.P.E. action pro- je c t. Organised by RockwellCollege art teacher Eleanor Kilroy,the bake sale raised €368, whichwill assistin funding Tomás' rehabilitation and recovery. Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,2018 w w w.tipperar ylive.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 9 10 SOUTH TIPP TODAY www.tipperarylive.ie Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,20 1 8 WILD ABOUT SOUTH TIPP LEGAL ADVICE A walk in New Inn Divorce - making a clean the laws have changedand children in this part of the world, get to attend school, break in your marriage Wildlife Matters but child labour is still a major disgracein some coun- taining same. Any such assets tr ie s . Albert Nolan however, may be considered One of the mostfamous relevant to the “proper provi- people to live inNew Inn is John M Lynch s io n” c r i te r i a . Lena Rice.She wasborn in ● nearby Marhill house, and @ l y n c h s o l i c i to rs ● w w w. fac e boo k .c o m / Ly n c h S o l i c i to rs FUTURE REFORM one of thestudents’lives in ● w w w. l i n ked i n .c o m /c o m pa ny/ l y n c h - s o l i c i to rs The Law Reform Commis- her house. Lena is buried in a sion is setting out to invest- small cemetery. The entrance igate and offer guidance on is flankedby twoimposing age, lengthof themarriage what amounts to 'proper pro- lime trees. Also amature Moving on from a marriage and contributions both fin- vision' and how this might as- beech witha birdbox onit, breakdown and divorce can ancial and otherwise during sist couples to avoid erected by one of the boys be difficult and in Ireland a the marriage. adversarial disputes in court. d ad s . clean break can be even Possible solutions may in- Lena is famous as the only harder to achieve. IS IT BETTER TO AGREE IF clude lump sum arrange- Irish Lady to win the There is no provision for a P O S S I B L E? ments and whether a‘c l ea n Wimbledon single champi- “clean break” in Irish family The Courts have ex- b rea k ’provision is feasible onship, and she also won the law legislation. However, the pressed support forthe no- and the possiblility of a dedic- Irish national championship. Pictured above is New Inn Garda Station. Albert Nolan and the boys from Courts have acceptedthat tion that couples can make ated family lawcourt with She died at the very young age New Inn Boys School recently went on a natural history walk around the thereis aprinciple of lawthat agreement between them- specialist judges to be estab- of 41 from tuberculosis, and village, which is steeped in history. supports any effort made by selves as to how they wish to lishedand whichwould help this was acommon disease in the Courts or parties to arrive order their affairs. Any such create a more uniform ap- panding road network.The damp and overcrowded I have been interested in at finality or closure, agreement should be given p roac h . road building drive of the 18th h ou s e s . history for as long as I can wherever possible. significant weight should This too would potentially century createdthe Cashel to Our last stop was in the remember, and combined Next year will see a land- either of the parties later wish help alleviate the stress of at- Cahir road, now known as the Church where we examined markreferendum aimingto to re-visit the matter.This is tending a regular court. In with a love of nature, makes R639. Just like today, the road the stained glass windows. reduce the time a couple must particularly important ifthe anyevent, moredefinitive any trip outdoors a journey hadtobe paid for, and there These were paid for by local wait before applying for a di- couple at the time of coming guidelines on properprovi- was a turnpike to collect tolls. families, and provide a fascin- of discovery. vorce. The LawReform Com- to the agreement had spe- sion would certainly help This system of the public ating record of some families mission (LRC)is to examine cified that it should be final. promote mediationas a I wasdelighted to be invited paying for theupkeep of that have disappeared and therules that govern how The courts then, should means ofreaching an agree- by the staff and students of roads, is thedistantdes- the local townlands. couples handle their finances only get involved to alter the ment to separate acouple’s New Inn Boys School to doa cendant, of themodern toll Thanks to all thestaff and and assets when a marriage situation after this, if such an a s s et s . natural history walk around on motorways. students for theirenthu- breaks down. This is to de- agreement does not “prop - For further adviceor if their village. The village was well estab- siasm and interest. termine whether changes to erly provide” for one partyor youwish to discuss anyother The history and wildlife lished, when the first of Upcoming event. Tip- thelaws could help avoid dis- if the circumstances of one or legal area please contactre- found right on your doorstep, Charles Bianconi carriages perary Birdwatch. Saturday tressing court battles. other of those involved have c e pt i o n @ l y n c h s o l ic i to r s . i e is agreat place to start en- passed through. Charles was 24th November. Joint outing changed dramatically since or telephone 052-6124344. couraging awareness of the shipped from his native Italy, with Cork Branch to Harper's PROPER PROVISION this was entered into. The material contained in natural world. as he became too friendly Island Reserve, Glounthaune, Whilst a clean break is a In asimilar vein, the this blog is provided forgen- During ourwalk we ex- witha young girl, whowas and Cork, starting at 2.00pm central tenet of UK family law, courts have indicatedthat eral information purposes plored the origins of New Inn, already betrothed to other and continuing while light in Ireland the courts use the any windfallor wealthwhich only and does not amount to the landscape and people wealthier family.His long lasts. Please check out principle of ‘proper provi- one party gets after the legal or other professional ad- that have all developed, to hours of walking while ped- w w w.t i p p e ra r y bi r dwatc h . ie s io n’ whichrefers to thefu- c oup l e’s relationship has vice. While every care has makethe village of New Inn alling religious icons in the for more details. ture position of the spouses. formally ended or,very im- been taken in the preparation to d ay. wet Irish climate, was a harsh Comments/Questions to Anumber of differentcri- portantly,assets whichwere of the information, we advise New Inn is found in the experience. From this he had albert.nolan@rocket - teria are taken into account inherited by one party should you to seek specific advice Townland of Loughkent, and theidea of providing cheap mail.com or 0894230502. Al- when determing propert pro- not automatically be open to a from us about any legal de- this comes from the Irish transport to the public. The bert is also available give vision and these can include claim by the other unless they cision or course of action. “Loch Cheann”. This wasdef- end of the Napoleonic wars walks/talks to schools, tidy income,standard of living, were involved directly in ob- initely one forthe boys, and saw horses cheaply available, towns, and youthand com- translatesas “head of the and soon he had established a munity groups. l a ke”. transport network. Hundreds of year ago, a Conditions were still great battle took place around pretty rough for the passen- New Inn. The heads of the gers, sitting on theoutside, MAN WHO AVOIDED JAIL FOR ASSAULTING vanquished soldiers were cut and an Inn forweary and wet off, and thrown into the river. travellers was established in One of theboyswas very en- New Inn. This building is still HACKNEY DRIVER DROPS APPEAL AGAINST thusiastic, and asked if he in use today, and is known as went searching, could he still the Rovers return. €20,000 COMPENSATION ORDER find bones in the river? Thanks to Michael in the While hedgerows might local shop,who provided us A Tipperary man who number of years and enjoyed Court of Appeal Mr Justice viewed the offence as falling appear to benatural features, with a very interesting his- avoided jail forassaulting a his work.However, hede- George Birmingham told Mr in the higher end of the spec- in the landscape,most have tory? The shop datesfrom hackneydriver has with- cided to wind up his hackney O’Mahoneythat his client trum. It was an unprovoked only bearound for afew hun- 1870, and was also a post of- drawnan appeal against business followingthe as- should be fully conscious that assault “by a trained boxer” dred years. The enclosures fice for many years. being made to pay €2 0 ,0 0 0 s au l t . all options were open to the on a relatively elderly man, act of 18th century divided up Across the road we talked to the victim, after being Healy was given a wholly court in a sentence appeal. who hadto give uphis em- theonce open system of about an old piece of farm ma- told custody could be “bac k suspended three-and-a-half Mr Justice Birmingham p l oy m e nt . farming, by the planting of chinery. This was probably on the agenda”if he pro- year sentence andordered to said the courtwould be ob- Mr Justice Birmingham hedgerows.We examineda used for tiling the ground for ceeded. pay €20,000 compensation to liged to consider all aspects of saidHealy hadnoprevious hedgerow close to the school sowing, and like Bianconi Sean Healy (28) of Beech- the injured partyby Judge the sentence,including the convictions and the senten- that consisted of Hawthorn, carriages waspulled by park, Cahir,pleaded guilty Thomas Teehan on suspended sentence. There- cing judge commented that blackthorn, elder, ash and horses. to assault causing harm to December 14, 2018. fore, the question of custody he didn’t want to fill the dogrose. Hedges were not Most of theboys currently former hackney driverJohn His barrister,Edward could be “backon the c ou ntr y ’s jails withpeople only just barriers to stop an- attending New Inn School, Bailey at Cullenagh, Ballypo- O’Mahoney BL, sought to a ge n d a”. who had no previous convic- imals spreading. Therewere would already be working reen in the earlyhours of confine a sentence appeal to After taking instructions t io n s . harvested as a source of fuel, long and hardhours on the March 12, 2017. the compensation order only from Healy, Mr O’M a h o n e y The court varied the com- long stems for handles and land. Hiring fairs were often Clonmel Circuit Criminal on grounds that the amount, said his client wished to with- pensation order to the extent poles for fences, food and held and young boys and girls, Court heard that Mr Bailey withtwo years to pay, was draw the appeal. that Healy has two years to m e d ic i n e. were sent off to work on hadoperated thehackneyin “completely onerous”. Mr Justice Birmingham compensate the victim. New Inn likemanytowns s tra n ge r ’ s farms.Thankfully the Burncourtarea fora However, Presidentof the said thesentencing judge developed with the ex- Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,2018 w w w.tipperar ylive.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 11

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Abbott in Clonmel hosted underlined the global health- one of the first major events care company’s passion for STEM in Ireland. “Abbott has of Science Week 2018. been supporting Science ASPIRE with Abbott, which Week formore than 10 years took place at Abbott’s because we believethatby Clonmel facility, showcased sparking the interest of STEM careers to morethan young people early in life, we 250 students, parentsand can providea foundation for teachers.Theygot tolisten the next generation of sci- to a rangeofinspiring entific leaders to shape the speakers from the science future of innovation. and technology industries. “We have a strong culture Abbott employees shared of giving in Ireland. Last year, stories, outlining themany our employees delivered exciting and diverse roles more than 6,500 volunteer that careers in STEM offer. hours to good causes across Other speakers included thecountry, and manyof Irish scientist and former those hours were dedicated winner of theBT Young Sci- to STEM education. We are entist Ciara Judge, founder of passionate about supporting the Future ofWork Institute young peopleand education, Peter Cosgraveand STEM ad- and this is thefocus of much Carole Whooley, Deirdre Mullins, Aoibheann Ní Shuilleabháin, Ciara Judge and Sinead Hall vocate Aoibhinn Ni Shuille- of our community work. ab h a i n . “Abbott supports the Gov- Sitedirector at Abbottin e r n m e nt’s ambition that Ire- education and training G ove r n m e nt’s development sessment environment for PIRE with Abbott can help Clonmel, Deirdre Mullins, land should have the best system in Europe. We are pas- of an effective and engaging STEM education, and we be- advance this important sionate about supporting the teaching, learningand as- lievethat events such as AS- wo rk ,”she added.

Lena Griffin, Aoibhinn Griffin, Laura Molloy and Ciara Griffin enjoying ASPIRE with Abbott in Clonmel Carrick-on-Suir's Alastair and Clodagh Goldring at ASPIRE with Abbott Hotel plan will give Clonmel Arms a new lease of life

The announcement that a in 2005 and the site, which sion to the south to connect to and eaves; and therepair internally new structural from the 1970s until its sale in new 114-bedroom hotel is straddles O'ConnellStreet, the newhotel structure; the and/or removalof the opes and columns; joinery, the 1990s. Sarsfield Street, QuayStreet re-roofing of the existing modern steel beamover the finishes, fireprotection During that halcyon era planned for the site of the and Blue AnchorLane, has building, including the re-use entrance doors. works and the redecoration thehotel hosted a wide range former Clonmel Arms Hotel fallen into a state of disrepair of natural slate; repairs to It also provides for the re- on completion ofthe former of functions, from weddings will be welcomed in recent years. timber windows; the replace- pair of the original railings, Banking Hall in Sarsfield and parties to company"so- throughout the town and The developmentwill in- ment of non-original alu- steps, doorcases and plinth to Street, a protected structure. cials", dinner dances and c o u nty. clude the demolition of the minium windows to the rear the ClonmelArms Hotelat This building will form musicevents, as well as pop- more recent extensions to the withtimber windows;the re- Sarsfield Street. This part of the new Clonmel Arms ular discos. Planning permission for the Clonmel Arms Hotel, onto pair of finishes using lime building will form part of the H ote l . Under the direction of Mr. long-awaited development QuayStreet, SarsfieldStreet plaster on a like-for-like new Clonmel Arms Hotel. The landmark town Pettit, who died at his home in in the towncentre has been and Blue Anchor Lane. basis; joinery repairs, the re- The plans will also include centre site, which closed as a Glengarriff, Co. Cork, the sought fromTipperary Work to existing struc- moval of obsolete ser- theremoval of non-original hotel in November 2005, was Clonmel Arms established a County Council by Water- tures, including No. 4 O'Con- vices/fixings externally and internal linings and raised sold by NAMA almost two reputation far and wide for all ford-based Fewer, Har- nell Street, the Clonmel Arms theredecoration on comple- floor; a newroof structure to years ago to a consortium that that was best in thehotel in- rington and Partners, Hotel and the former Banking tion of No.4 O’Connell replace thepreviously includes Dungarvan-based du s tr y . architects, planners and Hall (which is aprotected Stre et . altered (and currentlyfailed) Michael Ryan. The condition of the site project managers, on behalf structure) will include the The plans alsoinclude the roof; internal repairs to the For manyyears the has been asource of concern of Michael Ryan and Michael change of use from retail to re-roofing of the existing exposed rubble gable to the Clonmel Arms was one of the for some time now, amid C ro n i n . restaurant use connectedto building, including the re-use Clonmel Arms Hotel; the re- finest and best-known hotels claims in recent years that the The newhotel will include theproposed newhotelde- of natural slate; thereplace- placement of the non-ori- in thearea and an important empty and dilapidated dining, bar, conference and velopment; the demolition of ment of non-original alu- ginal aluminium windows social hub in the town centre. building wasbeing used as a function facilities, as well as a thenon-original toiletexten- minium windows,with a with timber sliding sash; re- It thrivedunder theown- drink and drugs den. basement car park and sion and outbuildings; the timbersliding sash detailed pairs to the stone parapet, ership of Brendan Pettit - who However this news signals leisure centre. construction of a new double to match the original existing columns and plinth; lime died last August - and his the start of a bright, new fu- The ClonmelArms closed height glazed roofed exten- windows; the repair of soffit render repairs to walls and family,who ranthe hotel ture for the site. Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,2018 w w w.tipperar ylive.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 13 CAHIR CORNER Send Cahir news/photos to Maria Taylor at [email protected] or 086 -1 02 20 14

Armistice Day Our Santa Run on 8 Sisters Program started on C o m m e m o ratio n s December 8. More details to Tuesday, November 13, for 6 A sizeable crowd of well fo l l ow. weeks and from 6.30- over one hundred attended We continue to meet on 7.30pm. Program is FREE last Sunday's Armistice Day Tuesday and Thursday at and for girls age 7-12. Commemorations at the 7.30pm and we are cur- War Memorial on Castle rently making arrange- ments for a new Operation Cahir GAA Club Street. Mercifully, the Strictly Come Dancing Transformation 2019 weather did not break until 2018Our dancers are starting on Thursday, just after the ceremony con- working very hard on their January 4. This will be a c lud e d . routines for the big shows new couch to 5km pro- The ceremony was opened taking place on Friday, gramme so there is plenty by Chairperson of the Cahir November 30 and Saturday, time to get ready for it. Social and Historical So- December 1. Saturday night ciety, PJ O'Meara. is sold out already but Paul Buckley, Cahir's VdP Christmas Friday night tickets are still leading authority on World Raffle ava i l ab l e . War One paid a short Joker Draw - This week’s V i n c e nt’s shop in Cahir is tribute to the late Johnny winners: Tara Armitage, now selling tickets for a O'Brien of Mountain Road, Maggie Sweeney, Cillian beautiful hamper that is Cahir who had passed away Sweeney, Helen Hally and ready for their Christmas earlier this year and had John Butler. raffle. The hamper is filled acted as the custodian of Juvenile News / Results - with lots of your favourite the War Memorial for sev- Monday 5th November: things like Roses Chocol- eral years beforehand. U11D Winter ates, a mini Christmas pud- Eleanor Morrissey read Marie Fitzgerald, Cathriona Lonergan, Kevin Rowe, Mary Heffernan, Brendan Caplice and Jack Walsh at Cahir League Cahir 5-03 v Moyle ding, mini Christmas cake, aloud a touching letter from C o - O p’s“f r i g hte n i n g” fundraiser in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness Rovers 3-0. tin of USA biscuits, a bottle an officer to the mother of F i x tu r e s - On this Sunday, of wine, selection boxes, James Mackin of Market November 18 in U11D chocolate Santa's and Street, Cahir who was killed Hurling Winter League: reindeer and many more on the Western Front in Cahir v Ballylooby/Castle- goodies too! Tickets are on 1 9 1 6. grace in Ballylooby at 11am. sale in the shop on Abbey W.B. Yeats poem, "An Irish South Tipperary Awards Street now and 1 strip is €2 Airman Foresees His Death" Night –the Awards night or its 3 strips for €5, all for was recited at this stage just will take place in Clonmel a good cause. before Father Tom Rogers Park Hotel on this Sunday, and Reverend Arthur Carter Cahir Ladies Gaelic November 18. Special gave their addresses. Football Club Guests on the night and The minute's silence ended representing their Club will The Club would like to with Cahir Brass Band be Francie McDonagh, Cap- thank all who supported the playing ‘The Last Post’and tain, Under 14 South Divi- recent Kids Disco. ‘Abide with me’. Just prior sional Team, Scott Murphy Our Club AGM will take to the laying of wreaths at Captain, U14 Cahir Team place in Cahir House the Memorial, Michael and Conor Kirwan, winner Hotel on this Friday, Duggan sang the ballad, of the South Puc Fada and November 16 at 8pm. ‘Christmas 1915’. county Runner-up. Also, We would like to wish Ais- Cahir Social and Historical representing our Club on ling McCarthy the best of Society expresses its grat- the night will be Colin Bar- Luck as she has been se- itude to all who attended. rett, Oisin Maher, Eoin lected to travel to Australia Thanks to Brian Costigan Wyse, Jack Buckley, Kevin with the International and his team at Morrissey’s Hickey, Francie Delaney, Players to participate in for the refreshments and Sean Leahy and Conor games there for six months. thanks are due to Wally Kirwan who were all part of Costigan for providing us Cahir Ladies Football Club presented footballer Aisling McCarthy with a token of appreciation as she heads of to the South Divisional Squads with a sound system, and Australia. L-r: John Murphy, Aisling McCarthy, Liam Shinnick and Jim Halpin Cahir Park AFC at U14 & U15 level. also to Cahir Brass Band. Premier League Result - Parish League - Hurling Antique Fair this year for extra lights on family of the late Kathleen Granary in Cahir on Cahir Park 5, Old Bridge 1 Parish League continues the Tipperary Road. To date Egan R.I.P. Cahir Develop- Sturday, December 1. This In tough weather conditions every Saturday, with the Hibernian Antique Fairs the total spent on new ment Association would like year the market is on hosts a Antiques Art and and in front of a large final taking place on lights is €50,000, we hope to acknowledge the great during the day and from crowd the Park came out on Sunday, November 25. Vintage Fair at Cahir House to continue to add to this work Katheen did for the 11am to 5pm. Hotel on November 18. top against the Bridge. An U7 & U8 - These groups had figure every year making community as a seller of the even first half saw us lead 2, their end of year outing to The fair has grown to be- Cahir a town to come and Community Lotto tickets come a huge success over Active Retirement 1 at half time with goals Monkey Maze and all had a visit over the festivities and for many years. Kathleen ar- from Barry McCormack and great time. the last few years. 23 an- also add to the beauty of the rived to the Business and Cahir Active Retirement tique shops, antique dealers will collect any outstanding Seanie Kiernan, with David U16 hurling blitz - an U16 tow n . Training Centre weekly Grace drawing Old Bridge hurling blitz was held last art galleries and vintage Purchasing the lights is with a kind word for subscriptions for the out- dealers will be in attend- ings to the Dog Track on level between them. Alan weekend in the Park, and only one cost of the project. everyone. She will be sadly O’Donnell slotted home an was a great success. Moyle ance. Thousands of items The erecting and taking missed by us all. December 2 and The Three will be on sale including Amigos in The Opera House early penalty in the second Rovers were the winners of down of the lights is an- half and the Park drove on the Bowl competition, our jewellery, china, coins, pub other and this falls heavily Cahir Flower and January 7, 2019. memorabilia, crystal and Cookery Class started on from there. An Andy own U16 team were the cup on our business com- Garden Club Fitzpatrick free kick put us winners and Juvenile clocks. munity. Each year they con- The Club will hold a November 14 in the VEC Admission is €3.50 for Building for four weeks. 4, 1 up before Benny Ryan Chairman Tommy Barrett tribute selflessly and also to Christmas Floral Demon- finished off the scoring. presented the trophy to adults including raffle and many more projects in the stration in Cahir House Our AGM will be held in children go free. See Hiber- Cahir House Hotel on Wed- Cahir’s U16 captain Nathan town and we are also very Hotel on Wednesday, U14 National Cup result - Walsh who won out. nian Antique Fairs on Face- grateful to them. We are November 21. The Demon- nesday, December 5 and we book for further updates or will have Christmas treats Cahir Park 1 - 1 Bo- fortunate to have so many stration will start at 8pm. hemians Waterford. Cahir Winter Wonderland email and entertainment. For any It's that time of year again, people willing to help finan- Demonstrator on the night Park win 5-3 on penalties robi n o d o n @ g m a i l .c o m . cially and otherwise. will be Anne Slattery of further information see our booking has now opened for committee members. the acclaimed Winter Won- As the lights increase each AOIFA (Association of Irish Peake Villa (B) 3, Cahir year so too will the cost of Floral Artists)There will be The Results of Card Game derland event held at the Christmas Lights on Friday, November 9 was Park (B) 2 Preparations are currently erecting them, so we will be a Sales Table and refresh- Kildanogue Duck Ponds as follows; 1st with 10 outside Goatenbridge. This underway by Cahir Develop- selling Christmas Hampers ments on the night. Tickets Trip to Aviva Stadium - Games was Bob Condon, year it runs on Friday 7, Sat- ment Association, Cahir this year to raise money. We are €15 and there will be a Cahir Park AFC Girls were Paddy Holleran, Agnes Hy- urday 8, and Sunday 9. Tidy Towns in conjunction ask that you please support door prize and proceed will in FAI HQ in Abbottstown land and Peg Reidy. The Winter Wonderland is run with Cahir Meet & Train to our Christmas Lights by support the Pieta House last weekend as special next Game is on this Friday by conservation group, the once again light up Cahir purchasing a hamper ticket. C h a r i ty. guests of the Irish Women’s 16th November. All are wel- Ardfinnan, Ballybacon, for Christmas. This project The hampers will be avail- National Football Team. Christmas Market c o m e. Grange and Newcastle Gun is growing each year and a able in shops shortly. Soccer Sisters Programme- As a mark of respect to the A Christmas Market will Club (ABGN). further €10,000 was spent take place in the Craft Cahir Meet & Train Cahir Park AFC’s Soccer 14 SOUTH TIPP TODAY www.tipperarylive.ie Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,20 1 8 Send news/photos to Dylan White at N EWS d y l a n .w h i te @ i c o n i c n ews . i e Cashel Choral and Dramatic Society presents Deserted Night

Cashel Choral and Dramatic women. Making suchan ad- thriller is full of twists and Society is busy putting the dress in acountry where turns that willdelight audi- women's rights are virtually ences and lift spirits this finishing touches to their up- non-existent would seem a Nove m b e r . coming production of the tough task. Ah, but Dame Directed by Gail O'Keeffe, comedy-thriller Deserted Kitty was neverone to shy Deserted Night runsat Brú Night by T.B. Morris. away from achallengeand, Ború, Cashel, from November brimming with optimism, 29 to December 2 at 8pm The playtells thestory of has amassed an all-female ex- nightly. Tickets are €15, with Katharine Clavell, a formid- pedition to make the most of €10 concession tickets for able force in the publiceye this rare opportunity. students and senior citizens of 1960s Britain. Her fear- The party includes Kitty's forshows onNovember29 less pursuit of equal rights teenage daughter Lesley, her and 30. Ticketsare available and opportunities for secretary Alice, friends Emily from O'Dwyer'sPharmacy, women gain her respect, ad- and Astra, and trusty pilots Main Street, Cashel on 062- miration and celebrity Jan and Meriel at the helm. 61318 and BrúBorú on 062- s tatu s . Buteven thebest-laid 61122. Her reputation spreads far plans of mice and women For more information, and wide, receiving an invita- often go awry,and Dame contact CarrieKavanagh on tion from an Arabian Sheik to Katharine couldn't haveanti- 087-6961409, email cashel- travel to his home in the cipated what would happen choralanddramaticso - Middle East and address his n ex t ! [email protected] or follow wives on the emancipationof This hilarious comedy- the society on Facebook. Back l-r: Sinead O’Grady, Joan Kennedy, Carrie Kavanagh, Katie McDonnell, Marie Lonergan. Front: Liz Davis, Fiona Kennedy, Eleanor O’Dw yer HIQA critical of Cashel’s St Patrick’s Hospital

St Patrick’s Hospital Cashel July 24 this year.The report The inspector viewed that Residents' Rights Dignity and daily routines were evident, chiatry, physiotherapy, has received a mixed report waspublished on Friday last, some residents required “a Consultation; ‘Sub s ta nt i a l l y whichresulted in significant pharmacist, speech and lan- November 2nd. high level of support and at- C o m p l i a nt’in Complaints negative outcomes for some guage therapists and com- from the Health Information The report sets out the tention due to their indi- Procedures; ‘Non Compliant - residents. The inspector ob- munity health services were and Quality Authority findings of an unannounced vidual communication needs M o d e rate’ in Suitable served that therewas inad- also available. (HIQA), being deemed ‘non- thematicinspection that fo- and dependencies. Staffing; and ‘Non Compliant equate staff supervision to However, “the design and c o m p l i a nt ’in five out of six cused on six specific out- “While all care staff had - Moderate’ in terms of Safe ensure that appropriate care layout of the centre was not fit categories assessed in rela- comes of dementia care. responsibilityto help resid- and Suitable Premises. was deliveredthat enabled for purpose and could not The inspector noted that ents exhibiting aspects of re- The report states: “T h e r e quality of life and safe care for meet the needs of residents tion to dementia care. the provider representative sponsive behaviours, were three staff on the activ- re s id e n t s .” duetolack of communal and St Patrick’s is locatedonthe and the person in charge observations demonstrated ities team and activities were The inspector found that private space, multi-occu- Cahir Road in Cashel, and were committedto providing that some staff did not act- varied and activities staff re s id e n t s’ healthcare needs pancy bedrooms, inadequate caters to 95 residents, with a“quality service for all resid- ively engage in a positive con- showed good insight re- were met. Residents had ac- storage forresidents' per- sevenvacancies at thetime ents including people with a nective way to enhance their garding promoting individu- cess to general practitioners sonal property and posses- of inspection. Hiqa is tasked diagnosis of dementia.” quality of life.” alised activities to enhance (GPs) and support services sions, and lack of storagefor with carrying out inspec- However, the centre did The inspectordeemed the peoples' quality of life. Obser- suchas advanced nurseprac- e qu i p m e nt .” tions on all carefacilities in not have a dementia specific facility to be ‘Non Compliant - vation and discussion with titioner (ANP) candidate for Also, a sample of staff files the state to ensure compli- unit and at the time of thein- M o d e rate’ in Healthand So- staff demonstrated that not dementia care, living well reviewed demonstrated that ance with standards. spection there were 41 people cial Care Needs; ‘Non Com- all staff understood or with dementia project and staff files didnot contain a A two-dayunannounced living in thecentre witha pliant - Moderate’ in provided person centred memory technology library, vetting disclosure in accord- inspection was carried out on formal diagnosis of de- Safeguarding and Safety; care. Consequently, institu- memory clinic, neural psy- ance with theNational Vet- St Patrick’s on July 23 and m e nt i a . ‘Non Compliant -Major’ in tional practices, with rigid chologist, geriatrician, psy- ting Bureau Act 2012.

Win fabulous Peter Mark opens newly refurbished salon in Clonmel prizes to mark this special PETER MARK has officially Blow dries start from opened the doors to its €22.50 and Rapture light- o c c as i o n weightreal hair extensions newly refurbished salon in arealso available at thenewly To mark theopening of their Market Place Shopping equipped salon. refurbished salon in Clonmel, Centre, Clonmel. Peter Mark has been at the Peter Mark is offering readers Featuring a contemporary forefront of Irish the chance to win wonderful yet minimalistic look, the hairdressing and profess- p r i ze s . newly refurbished salon in- ional hairdressing training Just answer the question corporates soft ceramic and for 57 years. With training belowtobein withachance to classicglazed finishes,inline centres in Dublin and con- win. withthe PeterMarksigna- tinuoussalon based creative There is a €100Gift Card as ture style. updates, the highly skilled the top prize and four €50 Gift The welcoming reception Clonmel team of 11 are ready Cards for the runners up. area includes a vast range of to look after all your Don't miss this opportunity hair care products and ac- hairdressing needs! to win these fabulous prizes. cessories from brands in- The new salon opens late Just amswer the following cluding ghd, Kérastase, on Thursdays and Fridays question: How many hair stylists Pureology,REDKEN and the and will extend to longer work at the Clonmel salon? L’Oréal Steampod. openings hours during the To enter please email The salon offers a full Christmas period. [email protected], put Peter rangeof hair services, treat- Christmas bookings are Mark in the subject line and in- ments and professional ad- filling up fast! To book your clude your name,number and vice that only Peter Markcan next appointment call 052 and answer. o f fe r. 612 9355. Winners will be contacted by ph o n e. The highly qualified hair stylists at Peter Mark in Clonmel are fully focused on customer satisfaction Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,2018 w w w.tipperar ylive.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 15 16 SOUTH TIPP TODAY www.tipperarylive.ie Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,20 1 8 OUT AND ABOUT Send photos to [email protected]

Rockwell College’s junior golf team consisting of captain Luke Healy, Kian O'Reilly, James Kilmartin and Dylan Crowley won the East Munster qualifying section of the Irish schools competition. They now go through to the Munster finals. The format was stableford with the best two scores to count. Luke and Kian returned 76 points Paul ‘Rocky ’Brown of College Avenue, Clonmel, won IUNVAPost 24’s €9,200 lotto jackpot recently. He is to leave them four clear of Tramore in second place. They are pictured with school principal Audrey pictured with his wife Helen, IUNVA Post 24 chairman Sean Cosgrave and assistant treasurer John Lyons O ' By r n e

Clogheen Men’s Shed meet at St Paul’s Community Hall on Tuesdays from 10am to 1pm Cashel Day Centre held a shoe box appeal for Africa for the first time

Ca ppa wh i te’s MikeHolmes graduatedwith a B.A. in Fine Art Painting from Limerick School of Eamonn Lonergan celebrated his 80th birthday with family members at Clonmel’s Eldon’s Bar Art and Design

American star Andy Cooneyreturns to Brú BorúTheatreCashel on Friday, November 23, at 8pm. Christened by The New York Times as “one of New York’s beloved en- ter tainers”, Cooney’s versatile voice and vibrant stage presence makes him a dynamic performer. He will entertain the Tipperaryaudience with favourites including Irish Country Skyline,Slaney Valley, My Rose of Ballinrobe and of course his smash hit On the Eighth Day. Cooney is also one of The New York Tenors, who have been receiving high critical acclaim and will enjoy their seventh Carnegie Hall perform- ance next month. Ticketsare €25 from Brú Ború boxoffice on 062-61166 and on w w w.bruboru.ie Rockwell Rovers under 14 and 16 camogie girls enjoyed their end of year trip to Castlecomer Adventure Centre Thursday, November 15, 2018 www.tipperarylive.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 17

LocalClinics in Cahir,Thurles,Tipperary &Nenagh 18 SOUTH TIPP TODAY www.tipperarylive.ie Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,20 1 8 Have you got Entertainment news for South Tipp Today? E N T E RTA I N M E N T Contact [email protected] Laughter guaranteed at Tipperary Musical Society fundraiser Mr & Mrs with host Brendan Cummins Tipperary hurling legend the audience in hysterics Brendan Cummins is making with his questions, designed the trip to Tipperary Town for maximum entertain- ment. Audience members on Friday, November 23, to will also be treatedto spot host a great night’s enter- prizes on the night, so make tainment at the Great Na- sure to grab yourtickets at a tional Ballykisteen Hotel. cost of €15 from Ballykisteen Hotel, Kirby’s Pharmacy Tip- The Mr & Mrs eventwill see perary Town or through local couples take tothe members of Tipperary Mu- stage and compete in a sical Society. rangeof tasks, combined The showstarts at 8pm. with the audience votes, to For moreinformation check see who will be crowned the out the Tipperary Musical So- winning couple.These ciety Facebook page, call 087- couples will be well-known 7096956or email tipper- to those in Tipperary Town Joe and Susie Morrissey arymusicalso - and the surrounding areas, [email protected]. This event and the winners will be Susie Morrissey(Solohead), and Mary Newman (Cashel), is being run by Tipperary Mu- treated to a luxurious two- Johanna and Paddy Maher Siobhan and William Leving- sical Society as afundraiser night break in the Great Na- (Tipperary Town), Anne and stone (Cappawhite), and Ea- for theirupcoming produc- tional Hotel, Ballina, Co. Eugene O'Meara (Cap- monn and Eithne ODwyer tion of Jesus Christ Super- M ayo. pawhite), Aoife O Meara (Tipperary Town). star, which will take place The participating couples Leahyand RichardLeahy As MC on the night, from February 18-23, 2019. are Karen and Mark O Brien (Cappawhite), Tom Julian Brendan Cummins will have (Tipperary Town), Joe and Karen and Mark O'Brien

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William and Siobhan Levingstone Johanna and Paddy Maher Tom Julian and Mary Newman Halloween Pumpkin Festival at Clonmel Garden Centre

Clonmel Garden Centre’s annual Halloween Pumpkin Festival last Halloween was a spoooktacular success over the recent bank hol- iday weekend. Almost1500 pumpkins of all shapes and sizes were picked, cleaned,carved and re-homed over thecourse of theweekend. The traditional Halloween games were enjoyed by young and old alike. “Plans arealready being made fornext year’s event which will be our ninth Pumpkin Festival. Many thanks to all of our patrons for their continued support of these events,”a Clonmel Garden Centre spokes- person said. Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,2018 w w w.tipperar ylive.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 19 E N T E RTA I N M E N T Visit TipperaryLive.ie for the latest in Tipperary Lend Me a Tenor delightful dinner theatre at Raheen House Hotel Clonmel Theatre Guild has House Hotelfrom December shows. Ricky Dunne, Patricia launched its 50th season 4 - 7. Harte and Esther Byrne re- Lend Me a Tenor sees turn to the stagewiththe with dinner theatre produc- Henry Saunders, thegeneral guild after a short break, with tion of Ken Ludwig’s Lend manager of theCleveland the addition of new members Me a Tenor. Grand OperaCompany, David McEvoy and Blathnaid Clonmel Theatre Guild has primed towelcome world Moore. Although amember been entertaining audiences famous tenor TitoMorelli for for some time,Sarah Fin- withhigh qualitytheatre one night only as Otello. The negan makes her debutas a productions since it was star arriveslate, which leads director with this play. formed on February 23, 1969 to a hilariousseries of mis- Ticketsare €30 and are when a group of dedicated haps. This madcap, screwball currently available online on people with apassion for comedy is guaranteed to www.clon - drama came together fora leave audiencesteary-eyed meltheatreguild.org and meeting in Hearn’s Hotel. with laughter. from Marian’s Bookshop on The guild has staged 109 The cast for this delightful O’Connell Street, Clonmel, productions to dateand is production includes many on 052-6123813. It is cus- kicking off this momentous faces familiar to audiences tomary that the guild sup- year with the hilarious with Edmond Ryan, Carol ports alocal charity, witha comedy Lend me a Tenor. Acheson and Hugh Hen- donation from theraffle on Directed by Sarah Finnegan, nessy,who have starred in this occasion going to The it will bestaged at Raheen many of theguild’s recent Emma Lacey Trust.

Ricky Dunne, Blathnaid Moore, David McEvoy and Edmond Ryan in rehearsals for Lend Me a Tenor Patricia's "stunning poem" highly commended at Bridport Prize Clonmel woman Patricia years as well as producing and of 250 words or fewer) and the Kate Atkinson, Tobias Hill, Cantwell was one of just 10 presenting a daily pro- Peggy Chapman-Andrews Kit de Waal and Helen Dun- gramme on local radio. She Award for a first novel, named writers highly commended more. The competition is completed a law degree and in honour of theprize’s open toanyone, as long as the in this year’s prestigious set up her ownlegal practice, fou n d e r. submittedwork is previously Bridport Prize poetry com- which she ran successfully Established in 1973 and u n pub l i s h e d . petition for her poem Atone- for well over 20 years. She with over £18,000 in prize An anthology of this year’s m e nt . sold her practice to concen- money to be won annually, winning entries, including trate on her writing. the competition attracts Patr i c i a’spoem, is available The poem was selected from She won the ‘E m e r g i n g entries from across theglobe. from the Bridport Prize web- over 5,300 entriesby poetry Po et’award at the Carrick-on- This year, over 12,000 writers s i te. judge Daljit Nagra, who said: Suir Writers Weekend in from 79 countriescompeted The competition for 2019 "Judging a poetry competi- 2016.Two of her poems have for one of the 34 winner and will be launched on 15th tion feels a communal, a so- previously been shortlisted highly commended awards. November with a closing date cial and a moral act, where for the BridportPrize. She The Bridport Prizeisthe of 31st May2019. Entries can we areat ourbest and ready has written anovel and is flagship project of Bridport be made by post or online, to receive”. seeking a publisher. Arts Centrein Dorsetand the with full information on how He continued by praising The BridportPrize -based competition raises vital to apply available on ‘Ato n e m e n t’,describing it as in Bridport, Dorset - is one of fundsfor theArtsCentre’s w w w. b r i d p o rtp r i ze.o r g .u k . “a stunning poem of con- the most prestigious open work each year. vinced displacement”. writing competitions in the The prize is known as a Patricia is a relatively new- English language, with cat- tremendous literary step- comer to the writingscene. egories in poetry, short ping-stone –the first stepin Right: Patricia Cantwell She taught drama for many stories, flash fiction (stories thecareers of writers suchas 20 SOUTH TIPP TODAY www.tipperarylive.ie Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,20 1 8 Contact:ContactContactGrainneGemma FoRyanran [email protected] 052-6172537oran@nationalis|[email protected] Trader Grainne Ryan 052-6172521052-6172500052-61725| [email protected]

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Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,2018 w w w.tipperar ylive.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 23 Post to:South Tipp Today, Queen Street,Clonmel, Co.Tipperary Tel: 052-6172500 email: [email protected] Deadlines: Bereavement&Family Announcements, Classifieds, Planning Notices, etc., Tuesdayat10am DisplayAdverts Mondayat5pm SITUATIONS TURFCla AND TIMBER HOUSES TO LET ssiUSEFfiedsUL SERVICES PLANNING NOTICES PUBLIC SECTOR VACANT QUALITY HARD- ONE BEDROOM HAIRDRESSER PROFESSIONAL TIPPERARY COUNTY COUNCIL WOOD BLOCKS APARTMENT TOWANTED for part- PAINTING & Significant Further Information: DELIVERED Beech, LET in Clonmel, fully time Christmas DECORATING Under Planning Reference Number Ash and Larch. Sea- furnished, all mod- holiday work. Nice Interior, exterior, free 18600787, We are applying to the above soned and dried. 8 ern appliances, hours. May suit quotation, free Planning Authority on behalf of our client, large bags €30 or by central location. hairdresser wanting colour consultation, Evanna McCutcheon for Retention Plan- trailer-load. Tel Tel:(086)8663568 to return to work or hand painted ning Permission for (i) existing horse walk- (089)4123371 retiree. Clonmel kitchens. Local er, (ii) sand arena, (iii) existing residential area. Phone friendly service. Call: unit (mobile home) and continuance of use (087)2278387 for Kevin (086)0726436 FIREWOOD FOR until construction work on proposed dwell- PET SERVICES more information. ing is complete, (iv) existing roadways SALE Large load CHILDMINDER €100euros. Small RICHIE LEAHY within the site, as well as planning permis- REQUIRED Clonmel PAINTING & load €60euros. Turf SHEAR PLEASURE sion for (v) a dwelling complete with waste area, to mind 6 DECORATING €5euros a bag. DOG GROOMING water treatment system, (vi) Stable block month old and 3 year including: Tel Liam Full-Time Profes- incorporating ancillary offices, (vii) 2no. old in children's -Home Maintenance, (086)1632682 sional Dog Groom- separate stable blocks, (viii) Haybarn, (ix) home or minder's -Interior/Exterior ing Service, City & Dungstead, (x) New roadways through the FIREWOOD FOR home. School term Work. Guilds certified. site, (xi) Modification of the existing SALE dry, seasoned only. Please send -Wooden Floors Phone for appoint- entrance to the site - and all associated site soft wood, 7' x 4.5' C.V. and references -Kitchen Units ment-you won't be development works at Mortlestown, Kil- car trailer load- to P. O. Box:376, c/o Re-Vamped. disappointed. lenaule, Co. Tipperary. Signed Michael 120euros delivered. The Nationalist & Clean and Reliable Tel:086-2535897 Mooney, Consulting Engineering and Contact Mike South Tipp Today, Keen Rates. Architectural Services, Mayfield, Cashel, 087/1925015 Queen Street, Clon- Call Richie: Co. Tipperary Tel: 087 – 6442633 HARDWOOD PLUMBING mel, Co. Tipperary. (087)6953656 Significant further information in relation EXPERIENCED BLOCKS for sale SERVICES (052)6132565 to the application has been furnished to the CHILDMINDER from €70euro per CARPENTER planning authority and is available for wanted for 4 days car-trailer load, ALL ASPECTS OF AVAILABLE to con- inspection or purchase at a fee not exceed- per week to look Delivered. PLUMBING struct, erect, install ing the reasonable cost of making a copy, after 4 children (ages Tel:(087)1701054 CATERED FOR Boil- and repair any fix- at the offices of the authority during its er services. Heating 8,6,3,1). Own trans- tures made of wood, public opening hours. The significant fur- system flush outs. port essential. Bally- building, framework, ther information includes for the relocation GARDENING & looby/Clogheen LANDSCAPING This gives more heat partitions, joists, of the existing entrance. A submission or for less fuel which area. studding, stairs, win- observation in relation to the further infor- saves money. Drain Tel:086/7296868 dow and door mation may be made in writing to the jetting services. Fully WANTED,frames. Also installa- Planning Authority on payment of the pre- insured and RGI reg- EXPERIENED AND tion of hardwood scribed fee, not later than 2 weeks after the istered. Contact Jim- RELIABLE CLEAN- floors. Call Dave receipt of the newspaper notice and site my (087)7666196 ER(s) for FLEXI (086)0460295 notice by the Planning Authority. The Plan- mornings, week- PROFESSIONAL ning Authority may grant permission sub- days and weekends. PAINTING & POW- ject to or without conditions, or may refuse EMERGENCY Hours 10.00 am- 1.00 ERWASHING: to grant permission. PLUMBER availa- pm. 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Environment (the Minister)thatthere areminerals not being worked under MASSAGE (Sri thelands in theareas setout below,pursuanttosection 7(1) of the Gutters and Facia This application may be inspected, or pur- PROPERTY Thong Thai) & Minerals Development Act1940, as amended,the Minister intendstogrant cleaned. chased at a fee not exceeding the reasona- REFLEXOLOGY 2 prospecting licences for Base Metals, Barytes, Silver andGold to Phone:Graham ble cost of making a copy, at the offices of Main Street, Tipper- GreatGlenResourcesLtd., 70 Queensway, Hemel Hempstead, ABBEY STREET (086)3388423 Tipperary County Council, Emmet St., ary Town. Tel Hertfordshire,UnitedKingdom, HP25HD over thefollowing CAHIR House for (052)6170987 Clonmel during its public opening hours. A (089)4311556 TownlandsinCountyTipperary: sale. 125,000euro - PAINTING & submission or observation in relation to will exchange for this application may be made in writing to TownlandsinIffaand Offa EastBarony: Ballinderry,Ballinurra, DECORATING Ballycurkeen,Ballydine (E.D.Kilmurry), Ballydine (E.D.Kilsheelan), agricultural land, USEFUL SERVICES Special:Rooms from the Planning Authority on payment of the Cahir area. prescribed fee, €20.00 within a period of Ballyglasheen Little, Ballyknockane, Ballynacloona, Ballynagrana, €90-free ceiling paint Ballynamona, Ballynaraha,Ballyneill, Ballynoran, Ballypatrick,Butlerstown Apply Box No:374 PREMIER PAINT- five Weeks beginning on the date of receipt and gloss.Rates for (E.D.Kilmurry), Butlerstown(E.D. 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Authority may grant permission subject to Mauganstown,Minorstown, Mullagh,Mullenaranky, NewtownLower, 3 BEDROOM Free quotations. 37 or without conditions, or may HEALTH HOUSE to let in Ard Call Michael NewtownUpper,Poulakerry, Poulmaleen,Seskin, Shanbally (E.D.Kilcash), years experience. (086)2350536 refuse to grant permission. Skehanagh,Temple-etney. Caoin, Clonmel. Phone John Paul PAINTING AND Maps showingthe areasare available at ClonmelGarda Station; Tipperary ELAINE HUNT Tel:087/7188663 (086)4416728 DECORATING CountyCouncil,CivicOffices, EmmetStreet,Clonmel, TipperaryE91 Clonmel Town Between 6pm and GAS/OIL BOILER interior/exterior. TIPPERARY COUNTY COUNCIL N512;the Geological Survey of Ireland, Beggar’s Bush,Dublin,D04 K7X4 Centre. Certified 8pm SERVICE/REPAIR Michael O'Leary, Discharge of Effluent to Water andthe addressbelow. Registered Practi- AND REPLACE- Ardfinnan. VAT Reg. 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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS BIRTHDAY MEMORIES MEMORIAL AND BURKE MCLOUGHLIN O'BRIEN KENNEDY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (Acknowledgement & Months Mind) (Acknowledgement) (Acknowledgement & Months Mind) (Birthday Remembrance) CARDS SUREPRINT (Clonmel) Ltd. Call or email for asample book.

Cards Personalised to your specification Aileen Adaline "Ada" McLoughlin Margaret (Peggy) O'Brien Lena Kennedy (nee Mulcahy) Tel: Kildonogue, Ardfinnan. 7 Mountain View Drive 96 Barron Park, (052) 61 22839/ Cahir 22 Connolly Park, Clonmel Clonmel and London. 61 84866 Died 18th October 2018 Co. Tipperary & late of Glasnevin, Dublin. Birthday occurs on November 7th Email: Aileen's husband Stephen, her sons 30th June 2018 18th October 2018 [email protected] Evan and Dean, her mother Anne, sisters Anne, Tina and Maudie and the extended Peggy's sister Chrissie, brother-in-law Another birthday has come around and www.sureprint.ie Murphy and Burke families would like to The McLoughlin family - John, Bobby, Tom, nephews Michael, Fergal, Ciaran, there is nothing we can do. But sit for a express our sincere thanks to all who Vera, Liam, Patsy, Sheila, sisters-in-law, Debbie, Aoife and Maura, extended while and picture your smile, just like we sympathised with and supported us on brothers-in-law, grandchildren and family and friends would like to thank all always do. the sad occasion of Aileen's death. great-grandchildren wish to thank all who comforted and supported us in our those who sympathised with us on our recent bereavement. T hanks to Fr. Billy Thinking of you on your birthday Lena, We thank in a special way: All who sent sad loss. Meehan for the beautiful Mass, his but that is nothing new. For no day Mass cards, sympathy cards, floral words were so apt and sincere. Also, to dawns and no day ends without a tributes, all who called to the house and Our thanks to all those who attended the Fr. Pat Hayes for his graveside prayers. thought of you. all who attended the removal, funeral removal, Mass and funeral, those who Thanks to Mary Adamson and all the Mass and burial; Fr. Bobby Power for travelled long distances, sent floral choir members for their beautiful singing Happy birthday Lena, celebrating Aileen's funeral Mass; friends tributes, Mass cards and those who and also the sacristan Eddie Sweetman. and family for their support during called to the house. Thanks to Michael and Ciaran for Love always - Mam and family xxx Aileen's illness and for their continued readings and to all the doctors and GOD’S support to us at this sad time; Ardfinnan Sincere thanks to Fr. Frawley, Fr. Bobby nurses in Surgical Ward 1 and 2 in South Mass offered GARDEN Community Council for organising Power and Fr. Knight who celebrated a Tipperary General Hospital, also the God looked around refreshments in the Community Hall; the beautiful Mass. A special thank you to Cottage Hospital. His garden doctors, nurses and staff of Waterford Andrea Ruth for the lovely hymns and And He found an Regional Hospital, Cork University music and all who participated in the Thanks to Mary Street Medical Centre, O'RYA N empty place Hospital and South Tipperary General funeral Mass. Dr. Colman Walsh and very special (63rd Birthday Remembrance) He then looked down Hospital for their care, support and thanks to Dr. Liz Cantwell who gave upon the earth kindness to Aileen and also to Dr. John We are especially grateful to the doctors Peggy so much attention and care, And saw your Farrell and his staff at Market Yard and nurses of Clonmel Hospital, St. especially in Peggy's final days. Also precious face Surgery, Cahir; John Corbett Undertakers Teresa's Hospital, Clogheen, Corpus Siobhan Halpin, Public Health Nurse and He put His arms for their sensitive and professional Christi Nursing Home, Michelstown and to the palliative care nurses and doctors around you handling of the funeral arrangements. C.U.H. Cork. in attendance on the day Peggy died. And lifted you to rest; Aileen's Months Mind Mass will be Many thanks to Costigan's Funeral Thanks to Peggy's carers Kerry and Ger God’ sGarden celebrated on Saturday 17th November Directors for their professionalism in and also chemist Cormac Harte and staff must be beautiful at 6.15pm at the Holy Family Church, handing all the arrangements and to in Maher's Chemists. He always takes Ardfinnan. Jimmy the gravedigger. the best. Thanks to everyone who sent Mass Colm O'Ryan We would also like to thank the cards, sympathy cards, floral tributes and He knew that you management and staff of Cahir House phone calls and to everyone who called were suffering Kilganey, Clonmel. He knew you were THANKSGIVINGS Hotel and the Gardai. personally to the house and all who attended the removal and attended the in pain 20th November He knew you’ d ST THERESE, THE LITTLE FLOWER As it would be impossible to thank funeral Mass. everyone individually, please accept this never ever Please pick a rose from your Heavenly garden and Quickly, sadly, came the call, without Get well on earth send it to me with a message of love. Ask God acknowledgement as a token of our To all the neighbours for all their help farewell you left us all. again. to grant me the favour I thee emplore and tell Him sincere gratitude. and support. I will love him more and more. Amen. A sudden call from God on high, you So He closed your Say for nine consecutive days. One Our Father, weary eyelids Also a special thanks to Peggy's friends had no chance to say goodbye. So One Hail Mary, One Glory Be. MOS And whispered in Dublin, Patty and Catherine Walsh for where you rest, we now go, and whisper “Peace be thine” THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER their kindness and friendship over the Colm, we miss you so. Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked you years. Then He took you up to Heaven for many favours. This time I ask you this very Always remembered by his partner special one (mention request). Take it, Dear A very special thanks to Billy and Ruth With Hands so Frances, sisters Mary, Nellie, Kitty, Bridie, gentle and kind. Heart of Jesus and place it within Yo ur own bro- Keely for their many visits to Peggy in brothers Michael and Jim and all their ken heart where your Father sees it. Then in His hospital and at home. Also, Annie It broke our merciful eyes it will become your favour, not families. O'Carroll and Denise Frieberg, Chrissie, hearts to lose you mine. Amen. Say prayer for three days. Promise Maria and James Whelan. publication and favour will be granted no matter But you did not how impossible. (never known to fail) CC go alone, A special thank you to Sean Condon For part of us Undertakers; Sean, Anne and Sinead for went with you their compassion and respect during a The day God very difficult time. Also, thanks to the welcomed you gravediggers in St. Patrick's Cemetery. home.

As it would be impossible to thank Another leafhas fallen, everyone individually, please accept this another soulhas gone. as a sincere token of our appreciation. Butstill we have God’spromises, The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been in every robin’s song. offered for your intentions. ForheisinHis heaven, and thoughHetakesaway, Peggy's Months Mind Mass is on Saturday 17th November in St. Mary's He always leaves to mortals, Church at 6.15pm. thebrightsun’s kindlyray. He leaves thefragrantblossoms, and lovely forest,green. And gives us new found comfort, when we on Himwilllean. Th ursday, N ove m bee r 15 ,2018 w w w.southtipptoday.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 25 Tel: 052-6172500 FAMILY Email: [email protected] Post or Call to Queen Street, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary ANNOUNCEMENTS Deadline: Tuesdays @11.00am

IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM

BURKE DALTON GREENE HOGAN (9th Anniversary (27th Anniversary) (23rd Anniversary) (4th Anniversary)

& Birthday Remembrance) Sad and loving memory of my mother In loving memory of Edward Greene, 42 Jim Hogan Brigid, late of Clonmel, whose Marian Ave, Carrick-on-Suir, Sympathy In loving memory of Peter (John) Burke anniversary occurs on 21st November. Co. Tipperary, whose anniversary occurs 22 Ballingarrane, Clonmel. late of Irishtown, Clonmel whose Also remembering my father Patrick and on 8th November. Prayer anniversary and birthday occur at this sisters Rita and Maire at this time. 4th Anniversary - 29th November time. Precious people are very few, that is why Along the road to yesterday, that leads to there was only one of you. Treasure him No matter how life changes, no matter Deep are the memories, precious they me and you, are memories of our happy Lord, in your Garden of Rest, because on what we do. A special place within our Dear Lord, stay, no passing of time will take them days, together we once knew. earth he was one of the best. hearts is kept aside for you. please comfort away. Sadly missed by your loving daughter Sadly missed by Frances, Kieran, Always loved and remembered by your those in grief, Always remembered by your loving wife and sister Joan. Shannon, Nicole, Brogan and Keegan. wife Monica, son Adam and family, Yvonne, sons Ciarán and Ian and xxx daughter Kellie and Matthew and your daughter-in-law Nisha xxxxx Masses offered. parents Peg and Ken xxx A special day, another year, a loving Love them, thought, a silent tear. A little prayer to KENNEDY CAIRNS keep in touch, with someone we loved (2nd Anniverary) lift them,give and miss so much. (21st Anniversary) relief DONOGHUE (15th & 25th Anniversaries) Never forgotten your sister Annmarie, nephews Raymond, Patrick, Corey, and nieces Karen and Sarah xxx For loss Of all the things in life, however great or they’ve small. To have you as a brother was the greatest gift of all. suffered,

Always loved - Catherine, Jim, Jamie sadness felt, and Tara xxx In loving memory of a loving mother and In loving memory of Liam Cairns, 34 grandmother Marion Kennedy (nee Dillon Street, Clonmel, whose There is always a face before me - your Carey), Springfields, Clonmel, who died anniversary occurs on November 8th. voice I long to hear. The smile I will on 14th November 2016. Make this In loving memory of John and Bridget remember of a brother I loved so well. sorrow slowly A bouquet of beautiful memories, Donoghue, late of Roaring Springs, Old They say there is a reason, they say that sprayed with a million tears, wishing Bridge, Clonmel, whose anniversaries Always remembered - John xxx time will heal, but neither time or reason melt. God could have spared you, if just for a occur at this time. will change the way we feel. few more years. Mass offered. Deep are the memories, precious they For no one knows the heartache that lies From his loving wife Sheila and family. stay, no passing of time can take them behind our smiles, no one knows how Lord, let away. T hey bring a smile, sometimes a many times we have broken down and tear, but always a wish that ye were still cried. happy here. COSGRAVE HANRAHAN memories ease, (10th Anniversary) (2nd Anniversary) We want to tell you something so there Always remembered by your son Mick. won't be any doubt, you're so wonderful to think of but so hard to be without.

Sadly missed by your daughters Patricia, Creating COSTIGAN Maura and Helena, sons John, Liam and peace like a Martin, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, O’BRIENO BRIEN MEMORIALS grandchildren, brothers William and gentle breeze, MONUMENTAL Mitchelstown Road, Gerard. Cahir. Anniversary Mass on Sunday November HEADSTONES IN GRANITE & 25th at 10.30am in Ferryhouse Church, And as you In loving memory of our mother Chrissie, LIMESTONE In loving memory of Paddy Hanrahan, Clonmel. help them late of Old Bridge, Clonmel, who died on late of Mayladstown, South-Lodge, 29th October, 2008. Beloved mother of INSCRIPTIONS& Carrick-on-Suir, who died on 14th make it Noel, Sean, Anthony, Paul, Kathleen, CLEANING November 2016 RIP Breda, Anne, Marie and Geraldine. through. ACCESSORIES We are sad within our memory, lonely Those we hold most dear never truly PERSONALISED • HEADSTONES are our hearts today, for the one we leave us. PLAQUES loved so dearly, has forever been called • CLEANING away. Draw them Mam, you live on in the kindness you MEMORIAL CARDS • INSCRIPTIONS showed, the comfort you shared and the We think of him in silence, no one may closer, Lord, love you brought into our lives. Catalogues see us weep, but many silent tears are to you. Three Bridges Business Park shed, when others are asleep. Always remembered by your sons, PillRoad, Carrick-on-Suir, Available daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, Co. Tipperary. 052 74 41283 - your loving wife Teresa and family. grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 051-645675051-645675-086-1721994 www.obrienmarble.com 087 7981767 Rest in Peace 26 SOUTH TIPP TODAY www.southtipptoday.ie Th ursday, N ove m bee r 15 ,20 1 8 Tel: 052-6172500 FAMILY Email: [email protected] Post or Call to Queen Street, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary ANNOUNCEMENTS Deadline: Tuesdays @11.00am

IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM

LY NCH O'NEILL ROSSITER (15th Anniversary) (20th Anniversary) (7th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Mary Lynch, 27 In loving memory of a dear wife and Treasured memories of my dear son Baron Park, Clonmel, who died on the mother, Kitty (nee Gallagher), 67 Baron Thomas, late of Bianconi Drive, Clonmel 9th November, 2002, aged 77 years. Rest Park, Clonmel who died on the 13th who died on November 21st 2011 RIP. in Peace. November 1998. Silent memories keep you near, as time We lost a Mother with a heart of gold, We sat beside your bedside, our hearts unfolds another year. Out of my life you how much we miss her can never be were crushed and sore, we did our duty may have gone, but in my heart you still told. She shared our troubles and helped to the end, 'til we could do no more. live on. T ime goes on but its not the us along, if we follow her footsteps, we same since I lost you. can never go wrong. In tears we watched you sinking, we watched you fade away, and though our Love always from your Mam xxx Always remembered by your son hearts were breaking we know you could Michael, daughter-in-law Margo, not stay. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 24th grand-daughters Pam and her Fiance November at 7. 30pm in St. Oliver's Sean, Debbie, her husband Kais and You left behind some aching hearts, that Church. children Louis and Isabelle. loved you most sincere, we never shall, and never will, forget you Mother dear. ROSSITER O'KEEFFE Always loved and remembered by (7th Anniversary) (11th Anniversary) husband Tom and family. In loving memory of our brother T homas Anniversary Mass on Sunday 18th (Bommer) who died on the 21st November at 12.30pm in Ss Peter and November 2011. Pauls Church. November is here with sad regret. T he day, the month we won't forget. Silently, O'SHEA sadly came a call, without farewell you (28th Anniversary) left us all. No matter how life changes, no matter what we do. A special place within our hearts, is always kept for you.

In loving memory of Darren O'Keeffe, Always loved and remembered by your late of 8 Woodview, Cahir, who died on loving sisters, brothers and families. xxx 12th November 2007 RIP.

Quietly today your memory is kept, no need for words, we will never forget. Our thoughts go back as they often do, we treasure the memories we have of you. In loving memory of our mother Peggy O'Shea, late of 37 Abbey Road, Clonmel Remembered always by your daughter who died on the 9th November 1990 RIP. Kayleigh, Mam Mary, sisters Aimee, Lisa and Noeleen, nephews Keelan, Darragh, Will those who think of her today, a little Lorcan, Oliver and baby Ciarán and prayer to Jesus say. nieces Ella and Evie. xxxx Acandletoremember,may it burn ever so bright Always remembered by your daughters Mary, Helen, Margaret, Noeleen, Pauline and families. As we look to theheavens on this very night. Mass offered. Beyond thestars, our dear loved ones soars

Embraced by their Savior on heaven’s shores.

Thoughtoday, you walk in sorrow As theangels protect them Youwillnot be alone. ThereisOne whoseloving wisdom Is fargreater than our own. and sing their sweetname

Putyour trusting hand in His, As alittle childwould do And He like aloving father We honortheir life with theglow of this flame. Will guide and comfort you!

Daybyday,therewillcome to you Newfaith,new hope, new light. So we light this candlefor our loved ones tonight You’ll find that starsunseen by day, Shine throughthe darkest night

And thoughyour heartislonging, Forthe dear one who’satrest. As asymbol of our love and their eternal life. You’ll know beforethe journey’send, ThatGod’sdear ways arebest! Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,2018 w w w.tipperar ylive.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 27 LOCAL SPOTLIGHT Send community news to [email protected]

ectors with a maximum of Mass for the Holy Souls in C LO N M E L Road on Friday, December Sy m path i e s Kilsheelan/Kilca sh 7, from 9.30pm. Music by two events per person. Cost Powerstown on this Friday Deepest sympathies are ex- Heartfelt Cardio Paul Lafford Admission €6. is €10 per event. Sign up at 10 am tended to Philip Ryan and Fo roi ge S c re e n i n g Finger food will be served. sheets are in the clubhouse Rosary and Benediction for family Ballyboy West, Foroige takes place every Heartfelt Cardio Screening and entries close on all buried in the cemeteries Clogheen on the recent Thursday starting at is coming Clonmel Park November 16. of Lisronagh, new and old, death of his father. 7.30pm, All Weather avail- Hotel on November 21 and MARLFIELD Baptistgrange, Rathronan, A native of Killenaule. able with Foroige. As al- Poetry night and Donoughmore on ways, the Centre is available December 5. Qu i z Join Margaret O’Brien and Jimmy excelled in the craft The revolutionary BPro Sunday November 18 in Lis- of hurley making, and was for birthday parties and Village fundraising quiz company in the Brewery pulse wave analysis device ronagh at 3pm. known the length and hire of the All-Weather at takes place November 15 in Lane Theatre’s tearoom for will provide affordable and breath of Ireland. May he competitive rates. To en- C a rey ’s at 8pm. Tables of an informal evening of po- St. Patrick’s accurate heart and artery rest in peace. quire re the Centre, kindly four are €20 with sand- etry and prose November 16 s c re e n i n g s . Cemetery Mass ring Maura on 087 9753727. wiches for everyone. at 8.15pm. The annual Mass for all Social Dancing Screenings are carried out Thank You by a Healthstats certified GAA Club AGM buried in St. Patrick's On Saturday, November 24, the brilliant Catherine and Thank you to everyone who technician and a full prin- Takes place in the club- cemetery will take place on Power stown/Lisronagh Images will play for this helped out at the children’s tout of the results are given house on December 1 at Thursday, November 22 at months Social Dancing in Halloween Disco. on the day. The procedure 6. 3 0 p m . Rathkeevin ICA 11am. is non-invasive and com- November Meeting Wed- Clogheen Community Hall. Rathkeevin Cards Band starts at 9pm to 12 Killurney Sports & pletely pain-free. The in- nesday 21 at 8pm Winners of the weekly card Catering - Rose Group: midnight, refreshments Social Club formation provided by our CAS H E L game held on Thursday, Oc- The Annual Bring & Buy Maura Acheson, Bernie served, with free raffle. Re- BPro screenings can help tober 8 were. Sale takes place this Sunday Toa s tm a s te r s Ryan, Betty Williams, Helen views from previous dances doctors decide whether Paddy Franey & David Blis- (18) in the Hall at 2.30pm. Area final of the Humorous Kearns and Noreen is that Clogheen is been more invasive investigations sett on 11 games. The success of this event is Speech and Table Topics D o n og hue. classed as one of the finest are required, thereby saving Mick Keane & Rose Ann vital to fund Hall mainten- takes place in Clonmel Park Competition –6 Mince Pies dance floors around. patients further unneces- Carew; Chris. Maher & Joe ance and this year to defray Hotel this Thursday, Collection for C-Saw at this Come see for yourself. On sary trauma. Aherne; Jim & Mary Gar- expenses incurred in up- The cost of an individual November 15. Next meeting m e et i n g Saturday, January 5, 2019 takes on November 22 at rett; all on 10 games. we have the fantastic Fran grading our kitchen facil- BPro test is €50 per adult Table Prizes on 19th & 20th ities. We hope to have your with a 10% discount (€90) 8pm in Halla na Feile. Con- Diary Dates Curry, and Murial O’Connor November 21 Monthly games went to Jim Phelan continued support. for a couple. There is also a tact the club on its Face- in Clogheen. It would be a Meeting / See Saw Collec- & John Donovan with Mi- The Ryan Brothers will be 20% discount for groups of book page. lovely Christmas present. t io n chael Prendergast & Mar- in Killurney at 8pm on 12 or more people. Please leave any notes for Lost December 2 Federation garet Quinlan. Thursday, November 22 and Appointments are essential next weeks paper into Mor- Gold necklace chain of sen- Christmas Party & Winter Cards again on Thursday we hope to have a full house and are available from 11am oneys Shop or phone P.J.at timental value lost in Cashel Meeting at Raheen House November 15. Beginners or for this new venture. until late. Contact Anna on 0877984929 or email on Sunday evening, Hotel 2 pm. Tickets €40 seasoned card players are 086-4135555 or Jimmy on p. j.e n g l i s h @ h otm a i l . c o m November 4. Tel:061- from Treasurer Maria Bur- welcome to our well run Kilcash Community 086-2566422. Email:heart- Centre - Cards 4 5 27 1 0. roughs 0851231651 card game. Partners avail- In support of Conor fe l tc a rd i o - Another card playing December 5 Rathkeevin able if required. A wonderful crowd at- s c re e n i n g@ g m a i l . c o m . season now well underway, Guild Celebration Birthday tended the Sunday After- Website: www.bproheart- with excellent numbers at- TIPPERARY TOWN Party for 4 members noon Fundraising Bingo in fe l t c a rd io s c r e e n i n g .c o m . tending weekly. Some re- December 8 Federation - C LO G H E E N St Paul’s Community Hall, Fel l ows h i p cent winners include Matt Floral Arranging Workshop Clogheen last Sunday. All Black Friday at Christian Fellowship Meet- A Big Thank You & Ellen Kirby, Eddie & June at St Oliver’s Clonmel 10 am proceeds go to Conor Maxi Zoo ings every Sunday at St Paul’s Community Centre Cooney and Paddy Stokes & –3 pm €25 all Materials Tyrrell fund. Black Friday is the perfect 11.30am in Tipperary Town would like to extend their Jack O’Donnell. Tying for Sup p l i e d . The Tyrrell family and opportunity for customers Community Centre. Current gratitude to Catherine first place last Wednesday December 12 Guild friends would like to thank to get their hands on their sermon series features the Whelan Clogheen who did night, on an excellent score Christmas Party Raheen everyone who helped to favourite products at phe- Gospel of John. Live broad- an amazing job organizing of 12 games, were Patsy House Hotel 7pm Please make this a great success nomenal prices at Maxi Zoo cast on Tipperary Mid West the Halloween Dance for Hartigan & Jim Phelan and Bring Gift for Santa’s Sack and to everyone who at- in Clonmel, while treating Community Radio with a the children of the area. Davy & Brian Blackmore. tended on Sunday. their pets without breaking talk on the Bible mixed in The hall was packed with The Christmas Hampers the bank. Maxi Zoo will Holy Souls with some uplifting music Mass for the Holy Souls in delighted children. which begins on Wednesday offer fantastic bargains Local Businesses takes place on November 28 Lisronagh on this Thursday Thanks again Catherine, November 21 and continues from November 19-25. at 6.30pm. Stop by at our you are a great organiser. ‘down the years’ on November 28, December at 7.30pm Ballyporeen, Clogheen, Products like food, toys, Christmas book stall at 5 and 12. Best three scores Burncourt Heritage Group bedding and pet essentials Dunnes Stores on out of four. presents BALLYPOREEN will be on offer with some December 8 where you can PARISH BUSINESSES products reduced by up to receive free 2019 calendars, Community Field ‘Down the Years’on Sat- 80%. Bibles and booklets. A sincere “thank you” to all urday, November 24 at 8 pm who provided cakes, pur- Pro bu s in Ballyporeen Parochial chased items or supported The club will meet at My CA R R I C K- O N - S U I R Hall. All are welcome. the raffle at our Cake Sale Café for refreshments on This will be a look at the last Sunday. November 22 10.30am, fol- Bridge Club businesses and the people lowed by a visit to Clonmel Results from October 30: 1st that ran them down the L otto Museum. Contact Jim Trehy Biddy Skelly and Mairead years from blacksmiths, Tuesday, November 5. The on 087-9608713. Phelan, 2nd Kitty Lalor and shop, pubs to saddlers. Lotto now stands at €2 , 8 0 0. Arts Group Joan O'Sullivan, 3rd Marie This will mainly be a Numbers drawn were; Phelan and Marie O'Connor. presentation through 12,15,17 & 23. We had no New members are wel- winner this week, We had 3 comed to join the Adult Art November 1: 1st Kitty photos, archives tracking Mullins and Ita Power, 2nd the changing businesses match 3 winner, who won Group on Tuesdays from €35 each. 7.30pm in the Art Room be- Biddy Skelly and Tilly down the years and the hind Ss Peter and Paul’s O'Donnell, 3rd Marie various personnel which Joker Draw Primary School and on O'Connor and Kevin operated them, which will Aine Brett's ticket was Wednesdays from 10.30am C u r ra n . be narrated by Neil drawn from the drum and at the Arts Centre on November 5: 1st Maureen D o n ova n . the Joker was not turned. Nelson Street. Cost is €60 Nolan and Vera O'Donnell, Nothing stands still and this Voucher for Ryan Design. per year and can be paid by 2nd Phil Brannigan and is certainly the case for Next Draw on November 12 instalments if required. Eileen Fennessy, 3rd Breda business types and amounts at 8.30pm in Nagles. Contact Maureen on 086- Feeney and Martin Kiely. in the parish ie 100 years 8 0 9 6 823 . ago there was 12 pubs in Lotto AGM Tennis Club Kilsheelan Kilcash Com- S TAG’s fifth 50th an- Ballyporeen, 2 pubs in Castleview Lawn Tennis munity Lotto AGM on niversary exhibition runs at Skeheenarinky and 2 in Club will host their club Tuesday, November 20 in The Excel Art Gallery in A ra g l e n ! ! championship men’and Kilcash Community Hall at Tipperary Town until If anyone has information, ladies doubles from 8.30pm. December 1. photos, letter heads that November 19 to December they want included, please 1. Sections: Grades 1, 2 and Well done Michael Dolphin Swimming Karen Hawkins Mullins, daughter of Patrick and Angela Hawkins of contact Neil Donovan on 3, Grades 4 and 5 and Grade Congrats to Michael Keane Fundraising dance in aid of Clonmel, graduatedfrom MaryImmaculate College Limerick with a 086- 0403607 or email 6. Pairings will be determ- who won €1,000 in the the club takes place at the second class honoursin Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years n ei l . d o n ova n 67 @ g m a i l . c o m ined by the tournament dir- County Draw recently. GAA Centre on the Western recently and is now the inclusion coordinator at Clonmel Childcare 28 SOUTH TIPP TODAY www.tipperarylive.ie Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,20 1 8 Have you got news for The Nationalist and South Tipp N EWS Today? Contact [email protected] 90,000 illegal medicines worth €375 , 0 0 0 detained in Ireland during Operation Pangea

The Health Products Regu- anabolic steroids (29,518 cerning. Falsifiedmedicines units), sedatives(25,241 and medical devices can ap- latory Authority (HPRA), in units) analgesics (5,477 units), pear legitimate, butwecan’t partnership with Revenue’s erectile dysfunction (5,700 stress enough that there are Customs Service and An units)and other small quant- simply no guarantees as to Garda Síochána, detained al- ities (14,009 units). what is contained in these most 90,000 dosage units of In addition -in line with p ro duc t s . the approach takenin Opera- “Members of thepublic illegal prescription medi- tion Pangea - the HPRA, Rev- are putting their health at sig- cines, valued at over e nue’s Customs Service and nificant risk by buying medi- €375,000, as part of the In- An Garda Síochána have tar- cines from unverified and terpol-coordinated Opera- geted, on an ongoing basis unregulated sources. Labor- tion Pangea XI. throughout 2018, illegalon- atory analysis of products de- line supplies, including tained has shown that these Operation Pangea, which through social media, coming illicit medicines often con- took place last month,was into and within Ireland. This tain toolittle or toomuchof an international week of ac- ongoing action has from the active ingredient. They tion targeting the online January 1 to the end of have also been found to con- sale of falsified and illegal September led to the deten- tain harmful or undeclared medicines where Irish au- tion of nearly 400,000 dosage sub s ta n c e s . thorities joined representat- units of illegallysupplied on- “Under the law, the supply ives from 60 other countries line medicines valued at €1.39 of prescription medicines by working to target criminal million. This year,round ac- mail order (including the in- networks behind the sale of tion is focused ondisrupting ternet) is prohibited. The res- these via illicit online sup- thesupply lines,reducing ults demonstrate the this type of supply and importance of national and pliers and online e-com- devices, many of whichare thereby safeguarding public international collaboration cause seriousphysical and illegal sale and supply of ana- merce platforms. from dubious sources while health. This ongoing focus in amongst enforcement agen- psychological healthissues,” bolic steroids.” Simultaneously, it was others are falsified/counter- Ireland has alsoresulted in 14 cies to prevent potentially Dr Nolan said. The support of Operation also by Interpolthat the fei t . social media pagesand 10 e- dangerous medicines from “The HPRA has launched a Pangea by social media and globalOperation Pangea XI Operation Pangea has commerce advertisements reaching the public. campaign entitled “Zero - technology companies, the resulted in over 10.1 million grown extensively since it being takenoffline. In addi- “Supply of anabolic ster- G a i n s”,which aims to high- electronic payments sector dosage units of illegal medi- first took place in 2008 in- tion, 56 websites were invest- oids from online sources con- light these health risks. Our and the pharmaceutical in- cines and medical devices, volving, at thattime, just igated to force them to either tinues to beprevalent in new website www.zero- dustry highlights thesigni- withan estimatedvalue of eight countries, including close or cease selling medi- Ireland, in addition to face-to- gains.ie provides trustworthy ficant collaboration now US$14 million being detained taking place between the Ireland. Operation Pangea XI cines into Ireland. face sales.We arevery con- information on thereal risks across all 61 countriesin- health product regulators, wascoordinated by Interpol, HPRA chief executive Dr cerned that consumers are of anabolic steroid use. volved. Globally, 4,990 web- law enforcement agencies together with theWorld Cus- Lorraine Nolan emphasised purchasing anabolic steroids Dr Nolan added that sites and webpages on social and the private sector in com- toms Organisation (WCO), the health risks of purchasing from illegal suppliers without www.zerogains.ie provides media, e-commerce sites and bating theillegal supply of the PermanentForum on In- medicines from illegal awareness or knowledgeof trustworthy information on other advertisement plat- medicines and medical ternational Pharmaceutical sources, highlighting in par- the potentially serious con- the real risks ofanabolic forms were shutdownor d ev ic e s . Crime (PFIPC), the European ticular theissues pertaining sequences fortheir health steroid use. “Itprovides prac- were in the process of being OperationPangea aims to Heads of Medicines Agencies to unprescribed anabolic and wellbeing. We advise that tical advice to help anyone shut down. highlightto thepublicthe Working Group of Enforce- s te r oid s . people should notuse ana- who is sufferingfrom health The breakdown of theap- mentOfficers (WGEO), the “We have detained almost bolicsteroids unlesspre- issues associated with use risks involved in the illegal proximate 90,000 dosage Pharmaceutical Security In- half amillion dosage units of scribed for them by a doctor and provides detailsonhow online supply of prescription units of medicines detained stitute and Europol. illegal medicines since the for a medical reason as members of the public can re- medicines, in particular, and during the week of action in port concerns to us about the non-compliant medical October in Ireland includes start of the year which is con- misuse of these products can Steroid use results Clinic on healing chronic skin conditions in #ZeroGains Psoriasis and eczema aren’t what the person’s unique triggers are, then treat the diseases of the skin, they’re cause rather than just the Side effects of using Psychological or actually diseases of the im- s y m pto m s ,” says Debbie, anabolic steroids emotional effects mune system. founder of Auckland Skin The misuse of anabolic steroids Psoriasis is an autoimmune Clinic, aNew Zealand-based IN MEN: can also cause the following: response to stress, and practice that focuses on Baldness and hair loss Aggressive and potentially violent eczema is an allergic overre- chronic skin conditions. Severe acne behaviour (roid rage) action to normally harmless “I took a degree in Natural Liver damage Mood swings and depression foods or substances. Like- Medicine when Imoved to Kidney problems Extreme irritability and manic wise,acne is actually ahor- New Zealand 14 years ago and Heart failure be h av i o u r monal disorder that’s made finally managed to putmy High blood pressure Hallucinations and delusions worse by an inflammatory psoriasis into remission,” High cholesterol and blood clots Problems sleeping d iet . continuesDebbie, whose in- Fluid retention T h e re’s usually a genetic tegrative approach has sup- Growing of breasts (man boobs) Risks for youths factor to chronic skinprob- ported successful outcomes Inability to get an erection lems like these.A primary for an ever-growing list of cli- (erectile dysfunction) Stunted growth and height trigger will cause it, then sec- e nt s . Shrunken testicles Premature ageing of the bones ondary triggers –like diet, Naturopath and medical herbalist Debbie Walsh “It takesa bit of detective Reducedsperm countand infer- vitamin deficiencies, stress, work, but to be able to change t i l i ty safe to use long-term, and the more popular and breast- Dangers of injecting hormones, chemicals, aller- so many lives forthe better is Stomach pain gies, infections, immunityor condition will persist ifyou feeding was actively discour- very rewarding,” she adds. anabolic steroids injury –keep it going. h ave n’t addressed the trig- aged. She suffered from Debbie,a naturopathand IN WOMEN: Damaged veins and muscles Treatments areoften lim- ge r s . eczema throughout her medical herbalist, will be Hair growth on the face and Risks around sharing needles ited to the symptoms such Debbie Walsh is a skin spe- childhood and, though it running aclinic in Clonmel bod y are the same risks associated steroids forinflammation cialist who uses an integ- eventually resolved in her for twoweeks in January A deepened voice with recreational drug use, and antibiotics forinfection. rative and holisticapproach 20s, she went onto develop 2019. For bookings and more Shrinking breasts which can lead to serious infec- Theycan be useful formajor to treatment. She grew up in psoriasisin her 30s, which information, email: Problems with periods tions such as HIV or Hepatitis C flare-ups, but most are not Ireland at a time when pro- persisted for eight years. info@aucklandskin - cessed foods were becoming “My goal is to determine c l i n ic . c o. n z . Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,2018 w w w.tipperar ylive.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 29 Have you got a story for The Nationalist and South Tipp Today? LIFEST Y LE Email [email protected] Oskar to launch Club De Luxe streetwear collection

BY DYLAN WHITE e-mail: d y l a n .w h i te @ i c o n i c n ews . i e and doing some photoshoots. doing stupid things in front of fitness influencer Rob Lipsett I t’sa big step forme and I’m my friends. Iwas nuts, hada on YouTube and I want to be a A teenager who moved to looking forward to thefu- very short temper and my younger version of him. If I tu r e,”17-year-old Oskar tells parents were always getting really work hard, Ican getup Tipperary from Poland has South Tipp Today. called into the school,” Oskar to the levelhe'satand have a overcome a troubled child- But Oskar's journey to ad m i t s . better life when I’m older,” hood and is making a suc- kick-starting his own busi- With the support of his Oskar dreams. cess of his life. ness has taken many detours. sister Daria (19), parents Oskar, who works as a per- Instagram influencer After moving to Thurles 15 Darek and Justyna, and close sonal trainer at Xtreme CSC Oskar Lipinski, whostarred years ago, he had a difficult family friends, Oskar com- Thurles, says providing “valu - in the currentseries of Ire- upbringing. “I waseasily in- mitted to getting his life on able content”tohis 18k Ins- land'sFittest Family on RTÉ fluencedasa kid growing up track. He started playing GAA tagram followers got him One, plans to launch his own in Thurles. I got in with the forThurles Gaels,dressed noticed by Ireland's Fittest streetwear collection, Club wrong group and was always better and joined thegym. He Family. The Lipinskis were De Luxe, in the coming trying to act cool and stand opted to drop outof school in knocked out of the series, but m o nth s . out from the crowd. order to focus on his brand thoroughly enjoyed having He is using the experience “I had a difficult time in and fitness, butcredits SNA Wexford manager Davy of modelling forclothing primary school and it had teachers at Coláiste Mhuire Fitzgerald as their coach. brands over the past few gotten to the stagewhere I Co-Ed for keeping him in “I r e l a n d ’s Fittest Family years to start a new chapter in wasn't allowedto stay in the school until fifth year. contactedme on Instagram his life. school at lunchtime because I “I wasn't hanging around and said they would love to “I’ve been saving every was a hazard to the other pu- the street and hadsomething have me on theshow. I always penny thelast six months, pils. It wasn’t until I went into to look forwardto. The gym wanted to be on TV, so I con- working over 60 hours a week secondary school that I was agreat place to throw on vinced my family to do it. between two jobs, and then copped on, winning awards in my headphones and letoff Davy Fitzwas agood coachto coming home at night and firstand second year likeEn- somesteam. I putupathree work with. Peoplemake him working on thedesigns. I will trepreneur of the Year. month transformation photo outto be amad man, buthe’s be receiving samples from “But I fell backin withthe on Instagram and gotgreat actually really quiet and nice,” manufacturers in thenext wrong crowd again and was feedback. I startedwatching Oskar smiles. Ireland's Fittest Family star Oskar Lipinksi few weeks, building a website Influencer on how social media changed the fitness industry South Tipp Today sat down only pictures of people you sonal trainers who have basic average joeto distinguish what is actually factorfic- with award-winning Clonmel would see were the pro body- nutrition selling diet plans builders competing. I re- withno nutrition qualifica- t io n . fitness nutritionist Peter member when I was 18 tion. This is one that is ex- Another con is thebody O’Halloran to talk about the starting off doing weights tremely common. I’ve even image that social media is rise of fitness online. there wasn’t much advice and asked some personal trainers portraying. Look at Ins- Amember of theDefence if you wanted to learn about it the same question in the past: tagram forexample where Forces, Peteralso runs his youhad todoone of two whydo yousellnutrition youhave men and women own online personal things: ask the bigguy in the plans when you’re not quali- with fitness in their names. training business. He won gym for adviceand pick his fied to asa personal trainer Theyhave agood bodybut I re l a n d ’s Best Fitness Nutri- brains, butyou don’t want t o and theanswer Igot all the d o n’tput out anyrelevant tionist/Dietician award at be that annoyingguy asking time was “because everyone content to do with fitness. For the Irish Fitness Industry questions all thetime, so I else is doing it” the men, it’s usually a bom- bardment of absand biceps Awards 2018 and Best Use of went forthe other option of Pros and cons of fitness on- Social Media by aGym/Per- just reading books. I searched and women’s profiles are sonal Trainer at the Social forthe best fitness and nutri- line usuallypictures of theirrear Media Awards 2018. tion books to learn as much as The pros withthe rise of end. Photoshop is also p o s s i b l e. fitness on social mediais the creeping in massively as When did the rise of fitness amount of information that is people arealtering their Fitness and nutrition expert Peter O'Halloran photos by adding in muscle or on social media kick off? Rise of non-qualified “f i t n es s available online. All you have to dois type in your question shape whichis just de- people on their screens every from people saying they have I t’s hard to pinpoint really exper t s” and sure enough you will find c eiv i n g . day and want to be like that. tried it with feedback. Young people are seeing when therise beganbut I Nowadays everything is a a load of information. Role of fitness influencers Butthe main issue these would say around 2010 when click away.This can be a good The cons withthis is alot this and think this is how days is thesell-out influen- Instagram went live. Ithink thing and a bad thing because of information is justnot yo u’re supposed to actonline I would call an influencer cers. You seeitall thetime, Instagram has a lotto do with withthe rise of fitness you true. As mentioned already, on adaily basis. The idea that anyone who can influence the ones whohave a massive the rise in this industry. also get the rise of the non- the rise offitness influencers less clothes will get me more others. Ihave been calledan followingand startpro- qualified “fitness experts”- with no qualification is likes and followers is contrib- influencer and I disagreed moting products that have no Fitness industry before so- the ones whohave no quali- flooding theindustry with uting toa rise in eatingdis- foralong time.But when I scientific proof. They are cial media fication but liketo give ad- nonfactual informationand orders and other issues like think aboutit, Igive factual willingto saywhateverthe Before social media the in- v ic e. pseudoscience. Because of depression in young people information online and when company want them to say for dustry was a lot different. The The same goes for per- this it can be difficult for the as they are seeing these Igive weightloss tricks and a few euro. tips Ialways getmessages Award-winning Kyoto arrives on Clonmel's restaurant scene

Just in time for Christmas, very successful thanks to its eries, bars and nightlife so dishes, ranging from popular Green Curry. super place and South Tipp Clonmel has a new addition good location, attractive pri- it's a very lively part of noodle dishes including Ter- Desserts will be western Today highly recommends cing and very tasty food as tow n . iyaki Soba (grilled choiceof style suchas banoffeepie and you pay a visit. to its restaurant scene. attested to by Georgina An extensive menu will be meat with fried eggnoodles chocolate fudge cake, but Everything will befresh, Due to open next week, C a m pb e l l . offered. The wide selection and teriyaki sauce) and there's good coffee as well as piping hot, served on warm Kyoto will be asister res- Owner SamZhuang is will delight sushi fans, but ramen (traditional bowl of several very well-priced plates and absolutely deli- taurantto theoriginal one hoping thesame formula there's plenty ofchoice for noodle soup, available with wines, thetraditional Ja- cious- and the very pleasant on Waterford'sbustling will be successful in everyone as the second part meat, poultry, seafood or ve- panese drink sake and Asian staff will look after everyone High Street. The original Clonmel. Parnell Street now of the menuoffers an equally getable and tofu) tostir fries beers. ad m i r ab l y. opened in 2015 and has been has a greatselection of eat- wide choice of broadly Asian and curries suchasThai All round Kyoto will be a 30 SOUTH TIPP TODAY www.tipperarylive.ie Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,20 1 8 Want South Tipp Today to cover an event? OUT AND ABOUT Contact [email protected] I re l a n d ’s Biggest Christmas Festival on your doorstep

Winterval - Ireland's biggest Winterval Illuminates, the Christmas festival - will fea- Christmas light showon Cathedral Square. ture over 60 free and tick- “Therewill also be fant- eted events across asticmarkets, selfiestations, Waterford city as part of an theWinterval Express Train exciting new programme, and Sleigh, and a 600 square which runs from November metreice rink at theWater- side carpark with Winterval 17 to December 23. on Ice.To topit off, this year Attracting over 500,000 vis- there is a wonderful new itors each year,Waterford Christmas attraction by the city will be transformed into award-winning Waterford amagical winterwonder- street arts and spectacle land for theduration of company Spraoi at Wyse Winterval. New attractions Pa rk . for2018 includeEnchanted “We have set out this year Christmas, abrand-new to acknowledge and celebrate Santa experience at the Old what makes Christmas truly Postal Sorting Centre and special - the creation of unfor- the free 12 Days of gettable memories with Christmas attraction taking plenty of festive magic,” place across Waterford city. newly-appointed Winterval Twelve events - from festival director Tommie spoken word to street theatre Ryan said. - will run during the festival, Winterval kicks off this each representing a gift from Saturday, November 17 from the iconic Christmas song. 4pm with the arrival of Santa Details of each eventfor 12 and International Rose of Brothers Isaac (9) and Evan (6) Sullivan with Santa at the launch of Waterford Winterval 2018, which runs from November 17 to December 23 Days ofChristmas will be re- Tralee Kirsten Mate Maherat holicfizz forchildren’s formed by the City of Dublin Rotary Club Memorial f ac tu r e r. vealed in advance on John Roberts Squarefor the g roup s . Chamber Orchestra and the Christmas Tree Appeal will “Every year,sponsors, www.winterval.ie, Win- turning on of the city’s lights Agiantpost boxfor Santa Notable Works Chorus, at St support Waterford Hospice stakeholders, local busi- te r va l ’ ssocial media plat- at 5pm. letters, situated at The Apple Jo h n’s Church on December on John Roberts Square. At nesses, volunteers and the forms and the Winterval app. Other highlights include Market, will see free special 2; a free Lions Club Christmas the Cartamundi Giving Tree general publicrally behind “We ’re delighted to thereturn of theWaterford performances from theWa- Carol Service at the Cathedral at Georges Court Shopping Winterval to makethis ma- presentthe newjam-packed Eye, the iconic Big Wheel on terford Academy of Music of theMost Holy Trinity on Centre, for every homemade gical festival possible. programme for the seventh Merchants Quay. A VIP ex- and Arts every Saturday and December 15;and twospecial decoration hung a donation Through theirsupport, they annual Winterval festival. perience on the attraction is Sundayafternoon duringthe concerts at CityHall on of a toy to the St Vincent de have madeWinterval the Along with new attractions, available, whichincludes fe s t iva l . November 17 and December Paul will be made by leading Christmas festival in we welcome back some warm blankets, chocolates Other performances in- 1 7. Cartamundi, the leading Wa- I re l a n d ,” Tommie added. family favourites such as and prosecco or non-alco- clude Handel’s Messiah, per- For charities, Waterford terford-based games manu- Caring for your feet during the winter months

Winter has arrived meaning or boots that restrict the dry and preventheat loss. hot chocolate, time in front movement of your feet and This isespecially important squash yourtoes create pres- for peoplewho suffer from of the television and Santa sure on the nail and this in Diabetes, Raynaud's Disease Claus, but winter also turn can cause your nail to or poor circulation because presents a special challenge grow into the skin and de- they are more likely to experi- for your feet, writes Andrea velop into an ingrown toenail. ence problems with their feet Kee n a n . Allowfor extraroom towear during cold weather.Chil- thickersocks so there is no blains are one example and Whether you love the cold pressure on your feet and these particularly appear on weather or arecounting toes. Shoes should also have a the tips of your toes as small down the days until spring, thick sole and adequate grip painful or itchy redlumps it is important tokeep your allowingyourfeet to stay dry and are an abnormal reaction feet warm and healthy in duringthe rain and remain to the cold. w i nte rt i m e . steady on icy surfaces. It is important to keep People always remember The Foot Care Centre in your feet clean and dry and to pamper their feet in pre- Clonmel nowexclusively your toenails neatly mani- paration for thewarm stock DB Shoes, made spe- cured to avoid common foot summer months because cifically for people withfore- issues such as corns, calluses, they are moreexposed. The foot problems such as fungalinfections and in- The Foot Care Centre in Clonmel now exclusively stock DB Shoes following are some tips for bunions, hammer/clawtoes growntoenails. Cold weather giving your feet theproper and lymphedema. These can dry outyour feet and and thrive. Keep shoes clean to avoid ingrown toenails. there is anyitem you would care this winter. shoes have a deeper toebox cause cracks, especially in and dry and allow them to air 5. Getinto thehabit of liketo discuss further,please When the outside temper- that allows spacefor your heels. If notproperly out between wears. wearing shoes at home. Slip- come and visit me. ature drops you need to make hammer/claw toes. They are treated, broken skin can leave pers or a “house shoe”will sure you are wearing warm wider to accommodate you vulnerable to infection. I recommend: help keep feet warm and More information socks and good supportive, bunions or problems with Be sure to alternate your 1. Washing your feet with protect your toes. Andrea Keenan is thepro- preferably waterproof shoes arthriticfeet. Some shoes footwear during the winter soap and warm water daily, Looking after your feet prietor of The Foot Care so your feet get protection also have a velcro crossover months. When your feet are ensuring that you properly will keep them looking nice Centreon Kickham Street, from the wintry weather.En- closing whichcan accom- kept in awarm, moist envir- dry them, especially and healthy so youwill be Clonmel. Andrea holds a Dip- suring your shoes and boots modate people withlymph- onment for long periods of between the toes. ready when spring arrives. loma in Foot Health and is an fit comfortably and arenot edema and swollen feet. time – suchas wintershoes 2. Use a file or pumice stone It is very important to in- associate member of theIn- too tightis paramountwhen Socks made from natural and boots - the added warmth to lightly smooth your spect your feet regularly.If stitute of Chiropodists and choosing any shoe at any time fibres such as bamboo, cotton from closed-in shoes and heels. you areexperiencing any podiatrists and a memberof of theyear. To checkthat you or wool are best foryour feet. warm socks may cause your 3. Moisturise your feet,the kind of foot pain or notice the College of Foot Health. are wearing a shoe with a toe Avoid synthetic fabrics which feet to sweat, increasing the top and bottom but not anything outof theordinary, Visit www.footcarecentre- box wide enough foryour can cause your feet tosweat risk of infection and between your toes, with d o n’t hesitateto contactme. I clonmel.com. Email footcare- feet, youshould be able to and smell. Natural fibre socks providing an ideal environ- cream containing urea. am here to help you have c e ntre c l o n m e l @ g m a i l .c o m . wiggle your toes freely. Shoes help keep your feet warm and mentfor nail fungustogrow 4. Trim nails straightacross healthy, attractive feet. If Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,2018 w w w.tipperar ylive.ie SOUTH TIPP TODAY 31 Want South Tipp Today to cover an event? S P O RT Contact [email protected] Rockwell College overcome powerful St Munchin's challenge to lift Limerick City Cup

ROCKWELL COLLEGE 28 ST Rockwell had to defend well, MUNCHIN'S COLLEGE at times on the line.A (LIMERICK) 10 Mu n c h i n’s attackbroke Rockwell College over- through the Rockwell de- came a physical battle against fence for a try just before the St Munchin's College (Lim- half-time whistle.Failure to erick) on the backpitch at convert meant that Rockwell Thomond Park to lift the Lim- led 10-5 at the break. erick City Cup last week. There was no let up from Rockwell's powerful either side in the second half. rugby team made it through A high tackle on Conor Hogan to the final by disposing of resulted in afurther penalty Glenstal, Castletroy,Ard and Collins’ac c u rac y Scoil Ris and Crescent along brought the score to 13-5. the way. A fumbled clearance a few Theyopened thescoring minutes later by Munchin’s with a Rory Collins penalty gave Peter McGarry his op- early in the first half, which portunityand he kicked it wasfollowedby aperiod of downfield to the corner be- dominance and possession fore taking the try. by the Tipperary team. The Again theLimerick side possession was rewarded fought back and the Rockwell when Liam Shine pushed defence was tested, but a fur- through for a well-deserved ther penalty widened the gap. Rockwell College beat St Munchin's College in the Limerick City Cup final try after 20 minutes, which The physicality of thegame wasduly converted by was high and Munchin’s ran Liam Shine, Shane Neville, brought the final score to 28- leading up to the big game. Shine, TomRoss, Rory Collins. in a second try to bring the captain Henry Buttimer and 10 in Rockwell’s favour. Rockwell team: Lorcan Collins, Peter McGarry, St Munchin’s fought back score to 18-10 withten Darius Achimugupaid off Rockwell coachDanny Cummins, Cian Meaney, Henry Buttimer (captain), strongly and forthe re- minutes to go. however, with Rory Collins Lambe praised thework rate Dean Moroney, Edmond Robert Wall, Darius mainder of the first half The work rateof Rockwell taking scoring a trylate into of his team in thematch and Dunphy, Remi Ediale,Tom Achimugu, Conor Hogan. the game. The conversion in thetraining sessions Downey, Shane Neville, Liam Exercising in the LIAM SHEEHY ANNOUNCES HIS swimming pool at NEW TIPP SENIOR HURLING PANEL 's new-look Tipperary structures to encourage participa- this season is as follows: twogroups of threewith each group winner pro- Clonmel Park Hotel senior hurling panel will make their tion at all levels and embed aculture of excellence.Teneo will be much gressing to the final. Tipperary will competitive debut on Friday, more than a jersey sponsor and very feature inone group alongside Lim- Leisure Club December 14 when the Premier much a strategic partner. erick and Kerry while Cork, Clare and County take on All-Ireland cham- “We have long sought to cultivate a Waterford will contest their re- Swimming is one of the best ex- pions Limerick at the Gaelic strong relationship with ourai- spective group. Besides Liam Sheedy the manage- ercises for arthritis, writes fit- Grounds in the Munster League. aspora and this double commitment ness expertand manager of the reflects very positively on Tipperary mentteam includes TommyDunne award-winning Clonmel Park And, the Tipperary jersey will sport GAA. We thank Declan and Teneo for (Toomevara) and (Kila- Hotel Leisure Club Anthony He- a new sponsor in time for the 2019 this and look forward to working d a n ga n) . w i tt . season -the County Board have an- with them as we move intothe 2019 The following is thepre-season When you swim, around 90% of nounced a sponsorship deal with season and in theyears ahead,” Jo h n training panel which includes the your body weight is supported by Teneo, a global CEO advisory firm. Devane's statement concluded. three McGrath brothers from the thewater. The weightless envir- The Teneo CEO Declan Kelly is Separate to the sponsorship com- L oug h m o re / C a s tl ei n e y onment and support from the from Portroe, a brother of Labour TD mitment, Declan Kelly has agreed to Cathal Barrett (Holycross-Ballycahill), (Upperchurch-Drombane), water helps to overcome painful Alan Kelly. The sponsorship deal will establish and chair a commercial (Ballina), movement in the joints that are take effect from January 1st 2019 and boardwhich will worksupportthe (Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams), affected by the condition. incorporates thecounty’s hurling on-going strategic development of (Portroe), Manager of Clonmel Park HotelLeisure and football teams, from minors the Tipperary senior hurling team Paddy Cadell (JK Bracken's), Club Anthony Hewitt (Kilruane MacDonagh's), CA N ’T SWIM? through to seniors. under Liam Sheedy’s management. Séamus Callanan (Drom & Inch), It is not just swimming that can Commenting on the sponsorship Teneo is theglobal CEO advisory (Kiladangan), help people with arthritis. Aqua people there are no excuses. agreementTipperary County Board firm and has over seven hundred em- Cian Darcy (Kilruane MacDonagh's), walking has also been proven to Aqua aerobicsis anon-impact ChairmanJohn Devane said:“Tip - ployees and eighteen offices around Colin English (Fr Sheehy's), waterbased activity. It is aimed at (Kiladangan), help relieve joint and muscular perary County Board is delighted to theworld. The firm’s Irish opera- (Silvermines), pain with minimal activity. It people withjoint ormuscular pain announce that it has entered into a tions are based in Dublin where Tom Fox (Éire Óg Annacarty-Donohill), lessens weighton joints by 50% or anyone whowants a greatlow sponsorship agreementwith Teneo. Teneo has over eighty employees ad- Conor Hammersley (Clonoulty-Rossmore), compared withwalking. This impactworkout to hit all those Teneo is the world’s leading CEO ad- vising many leading Irish companies (Nenagh Éire Óg), hard to tone areas. This makes (Kiladangan), d o e s n’t just help those with arth- visory firm and has strong links to across corporate communications Brian Hogan (Lorrha-Dorrha), ritis, it also helps people recov- water aerobics an ideal activity for ourcounty, with its chairman,CEO and reputation management, brand (Kilsheelan-Kilcash), ering from operations such as a hip those witharthritis, backprob- and co-founder Declan Kelly being a strategyand marketingcommunica- Séamus Kennedy (St Mary’s Clonmel), or knee replacement and let’s not lems, foot or leginjuries, and knee proud Tipperary native and long tions, sportsand entertainment (Borris-Ileigh), c o n d i t io n s . Donagh Maher (Burgess), forget thosewith asimple muscle time private supporter of Tipperary sponsorship, and digital strategy and Pádraic Maher (Thurles Sarsfields), strain or injuries. Because it is a totalbody GAA initiatives in the last several c o m mu n i c at i o n s . (Lorrha-Dorrha), In general, water is theplace to workoutitgets all areas. Toning, years. He is a life-long friend of Tip- It isunderstood that newly-de- (Thurles Sarsfields), be forlow impactactivityand for cardio, strength, endurance,flex- perary senior hurling manager Liam signed Tipperary jersey will be re- Mark McCarthy (Toomevara), ibility and mobility are all but a few Dan McCormack (Borris-Ileigh), anyone looking to recoveror Sheedy, both ofwhom come from leased in due course. Brian McGrath (-Castleiney), strengthen any part of the body. benefits from this re-energising Portroeand we thank him fortaking In March 2015 Intersport/Elverys John McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney), Just remember notto over exer- water based total body workout. on this important new leadership were announced as the Tipperary Noel McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney), cise and aggravate joints. role on behalf of the Premier County. GAAsponsor at Hayes’Hotel in (Drom & Inch), MORE ADVICE (Nenagh Éire Óg), Another great form of water ex- “The abilityto tap into the stra- Thurles -the sponsorship package Sean O’Brien (Newport), ercise is aqua-aerobics, which is For more information on exer- tegic talents of one of theworld’s covered both the hurling and football Joe O'Dwyer (Killenaule), perfectfor people of all ages and cise and fitness speak with the ex- leading advisory firms will be hugely codesand included all grades from John O'Dwyer (Killenaule), sizes. Aqua aerobics has been perts at the LeisureClub atthe beneficial. Teneo’s partnership will minor to senior inter-county teams. Killian O'Dwyer (Killenaule), Clonmel Park Hotel on 052- Niall O’Meara (Kilruane MacDonagh's), highly recommended by our med- assist us to further Tipperary GAA Tipperary havenot participated Dillon Quirke (Clonoulty-Rossmore), ical community worldwide,so 6188733 or email leisure- both, on and off the field, and to in theMunster Hurling League com- Jason Ryan (Toomevara). c e ntre @ c l o n m e l p a rk h o te l .c o m . create sustainable supportand petition since 2015 and theformat David Sweeney (Kiladangan). 32 SOUTH TIPP TODAY www.tipperarylive.ie Th ursday, N ove m be r 15 ,20 1 8