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Winter Birds - The Robin (Spideog) The Robin (Spideog in Irish), is probably the favourite of all the winter birds. The male and the female have similar plumage with the orange breast while the babies are a spotted brown and white with patches of orange gradually appearing. Robins live to about 1.1 years generally but have been known to survive up to 12 years. They rear 2-3 broods each season and the chicks are fed by both parents. They have a fluting warbling song in the breeding season and often sing into the evening and night leading them to be confused with the Nightingale. The Robin is the only Irish bird that sings continually throughout the winter. Male Robins are noted for their highly aggressive territorial behaviour. They will attack other males that stray into their territories, and have been observed attacking other small birds without apparent provocation. Such attacks sometimes lead to fatalities, accounting for up to 10% of adult Robin deaths in some areas. An old folk tale seeks to explain the Robin's distinctive breast. Legend has it that when Jesus was dying on the cross, the Robin, then simply brown in colour, flew to his side and sang into his ear in order to comfort him in his pain. The blood from his wounds
stained the Robin's breast, and thereafter all Robins got the mark of Christ's blood upon them. Robins first appeared on Christmas cards in the 1860's and the postmen delivering them in their red coats became known as Robins. It was believed that to harm a robin or it's eggs resulted in crooked fingers and a robin entering a house was a sign of forthcoming death while in the southeast of Ireland, a robin entering a house meant impending frost. Robins are one of the friendliest birds and can be encourage to feed from the hand. It is believed that there are about 4 million robins in Ireland and they eat worms, seeds, fruits and insects.
Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.... A duck walks into a bar and orders a beer and a sandwich. The bartender looks at him and says, "But you're a duck." "I see your eyes are working," replies the duck. "And you talk!" exclaims the bartender. "I see your ears are working," says the duck, "Now can I have my beer and my sandwich, please?" "Certainly," says the bartender, "sorry about that, it's just we don't get many ducks in this pub. What are you doing round this way?" "I'm working on the building site across the road," explains the duck. So the duck drinks his beer, eats his sandwich, pays and leaves. This continues for 2 weeks. Then one day the circus comes to town. The ringleader of the circus comes into the pub and
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Drumcullen gunning for Leinster glory AFTER numerous postponements due to the weather in late November and throughout December, Drumcullen's eagerly anticipated Leinster Club Junior Hurling Championship Final will go ahead this Sunday in Rath, weather permitting. Paddy Kirwan's side are taking on John Locke's of Kilkenny in the decider which throws in at 2pm. Both teams have had more than two months to prepare for the game as both qualified for the final back on November 14. Drumcullen defeated Delvin in fogbound St Loman's Park in Mullingar by 5-13 to 1-5 while John Locke's had just a point to spare over Adamstown of Wexford with the Kilkenny side prevailing by 0-11 to 0-10. In the previous round Drumcullen had disposed of Dublin side Thomas Davis while John Locke's overcame Laois champions Ballyfin. Drumcullen took a break from training over the Christmas period but were back to the grindstone on New Year's Day in preparation for Sunday's game. Having claimed the Offaly Intermediate title and with it a return to the senior ranks for the coming season, Drumcullen are hoping to continue their winning ways by claiming a first provincial title for the club. Newly crowned Offaly Intermediate Hurler of the Year Conor Gath will lead the Drumcullen challenge and Paddy Kirwan is expected to select his team from a fully fit panel. However there is no doubt that the 'sash' will face a far sterner test this Sunday than they did in the previous rounds of the provincial cam-
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Burglaries are not restricted to particular times of the day or the any special season. Thieves are on the constant lookout for easy targets and when they do strike, cause a great deal of distress and insecurity. As always, prevention is better than cure, so it is worth walking around your home and checking on your own security. Windows are obvious entry points. If they are old, it may be worth investing in new windows with locks. They can also come with catches that prevent them being opened more than a few inches. Another advantage of new windows is that they have greater energy efficiency, which can save money in the long run. Door locks should also be checked for efficiency. If they are the old lock, it would be worth replacing them with multiple locking mechanisms. Obstacles are the best form of defence against burglars. If you have patio doors, make sure they are well secured as these are favourite entry points for thieves. Security alarms are also a good idea, but research the alarms first. There is no point in getting an alarm that will
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Ballycumber Amateur Drama Group So the cast is chosen and the stage is set for this year’s production, the hilarious farce “Run for your Wife” by Ray Cooney, which promises to be one of the funniest and most ambitious productions yet. “Run for your Wife” will be directed by Brendan Hanamy and will star Chris Murphy, Derek Claffey, Aideen Coughlan, Frances Doyle, Carol Robbins, Brendan Robbins, Michael Hiney & Brendan Scully It is the story of London cab driver John Smith, with two wives, two lives and a very precise schedule for juggling them both. With one wife at home in Streatham and another at home in Wimbledon, and with occupants of the flat upstairs at the latter location. Trouble brews when Smith is mugged and ends up in hospital,
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Drumcullen GAA Club Leinster Final: Weather permitting, the Leinster Club Junior Hurling Championship Final will finally take place in Rath this Sunday. Drumcullen face John Locke's of Kilkenny in this eagerly anticipated game. The game throws in at 2pm . This is undoubtedly one of the biggest games in the club's recent history. A Leinster title to put with the Offaly Intermediate Hurling title would be just reward for the efforts of management and players who have kept their collective noses to the grindstone despite the poor weather. All support on the day from all in the parish and from all across the county would be greatly
appreciated. All help with stewarding on the day would also be greatly appreciated. Lotto: Numbers drawn on January 8 were 3, 15, 16 and 30. There was no jackpot winner. Two match 3 winners each receive €75. (Eoin Troy c/o Gavin Nugent; Michael Parkinson c/o Mary Parkinson). Promoters Prize went to Deirdre Gath. Next week the Jackpot will stand at €6,100. Notes: If anyone has something to add to the club notes such as training times etc, e-mail them to damian@offalyexpress.ie before Monday evening.
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Laois Sports Laois Sports Partnership in association with Badminton Ireland are pleased to inform you that they are hosting a fun coaching day for pupils and teachers, culminating with a friendly Blitz Day in the New Year. Schools will be able to attend a coaching session scheduled on Wednesday 19th of January in St Mary’s Hall Portlaoise between 10.00 and 12.00. We are inviting one class per school of 5th/6th class pupils to attend with their teacher, where they will receive coaching on basic skills such as how to serve, hold the racket etc. It will be a fun day where they will interact with pupils from other schools in the county. When schools have completed the coaching session they will be entered into a fun Badminton Blitz to be scheduled in the New Year. They will then put forward a team to represent their school in a friendly competition.
Raheen GAA Club LOTTO The numbers drawn in the Lotto on Tuesday 04th January were 08 17 20 27. There was no Jackpot winner and 1 Match 3 winner [Declan Brophy, Rathfeston C/O The Green Shop ] [€200 ] The numbers drawn in last Monday [10th January] night’s Lotto were 06 16 19 24. There was no Jackpot Winner and 6 Match 3 Winners [Fintan Hinch C/O Dayna Hinch; Hillard Fallon C/O M Brophill; Aishling Conroy C/O Frank Gorman; Pat Feery C/O Tom Feery; John O’Beirne C/O Brendan O’Rourke; Ann Briscoe C/O Hamilton’s] [€35 each]. Next weeks Jackpot is €5,400 with the draw taking place in
Hamilton’s, Geashill on Monday 17 January 2011. MEMBERSHIP Members are asked to renew their membership as soon as possible . Subscriptions are Adults €30, Students/ OAP’s €15 & Non Playing Members €20. Payments can be given to Membership Officers Shane Carroll or Padraig Direen. New members are very welcome.
CLUB GENERAL MEETING A General Meeting of Na Fianna GAA Football Club takes place on this Wednesday 12 January 2011 at 8pm in
Sports Hall Athletics makes a welcome return The fundamentals of athletics – running, jumping, throwing - are the core building blocks for
The programme is aimed at teaching children these basic athletic skills which hopefully will keep them involved in sport longer – and help build their self esteem. As part of the programme we aim to provide indoor athletics equipment where schools can avail of it. Schools will be able to attend once a week. Ideally children from first class onwards can participate in this programme. Each session will be lead by qualified co-ordinators however assistance is required by teachers attending to maintain discipline and ensure safety. The programme kicked off in Ballyfin Community Centre with schools participating from St. Fintan’s, Castletown, Scoil Bhríde Mountrath, Clonenagh, Killanure and Paddock. For further information on this programme please contact us. For further details contact Ms. Georgina Ireland, Laois County Council 057 86 74336 / email: gireland@laoiscoco.ie or Ms. Caroline Myers, Laois Sports Partnership 057 86 71248 / email: info@laoissports.ie
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COMMITTEE MEETING Raheen GAA Club Committee meeting takes place on this Thursday 13th January at 8:30pm in Clubhouse, Geashill. There are a number of important issues to be discussed so all committee members are asked to attend.
Na Fianna Minor GAA Football Club CLUB AGM There was a good turnout at the AGM of Na Fianna Minor GAA Football Club which took place last Wednesday 05th January in the clubhouse Geashill. The following officers were elected : Chairman –P J Corcoran ; Secretariy: Paurig Gallagher; Treasurer: John Malone; PRO : Ray Garry. The club wish to thank outgoing chairman and secretary Jim Pierce and Pauric Pierce for all their work over the last few years.
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participation in all sports activities. Unfortunately many children do not learn how to do these properly with the result that they drop away from sport from an early age.
the GAA Clubhouse, Geashill. All Members, Officials and anybody interested in helping out with any of the teams for this year are asked to attend. U21 FOOTBALL TRAINING Na Fianna U21 Football Training is due to get underway this week for this year’s U21 Championship campaign with training continuing every week thereafter. For details of training times please contact any of the following members of the management team: Pat Daly, Tom Keogh, Dermot Guinan, John Malone or Paul O’Rourke. All players and intending players are asked to attend.
Over the past couple of weeks, the Committee of Cumann na mBunscol (Primary School G.A.A) have been very busy organising 12 finals in all in both boys and girls Gaelic Football. Cumann na mBunscol chairman Gerry Hickey was more than happy to present the trophies to the deserving captains of each winning team. Division 2 of the boys football was an extra special competition for Cumann na mBunscol, as it honours a teacher who is sadly no longer with us, Colin Dunne was a teacher in Killeigh N.S. who died running a marathon two years ago. We were delighted to have Colin’s family on hand to present the Colin Dunne Cup to Durrow N.S. The Committee of Cumann na mBunscol would like to express our thanks to all members of the Offaly G.A.A. and O’ Connor Park for allowing us to host Finals in their spectacular stadium.
A big thank you is also due to the children for playing Gaelic Games, to their parents and families for their support and to the teachers and coaches who give their time in order to promote sport for young people and future Offaly stars!! Finally a huge thank you to our referees, Martin Walsh, Simon Whelahan, Pat Flemming and Martin Flemming. We would also like to thank the Pipers who lead the children around O’ Connor Park and played the National Anthem before each game. On behalf of the Committee of Cumann na mBunscol, I would like to wish two of our longest serving and most respected teachers, Gerry Hickey of Croghan NS and Liam Broderick of Clonmacnois NS all the best in their retirement. Both men have given immense service to Offaly G.A.A and I’m sure they will continue to do so long into the future.
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Tullamore Rugby Report Harry Gale U-21 Leinster League Cup TULLOW 19 TULLAMORE 37. At the 3rd time of trying this match eventually took place in Carlow on Sunday afternoon. The fully deserved win has guaranteed Tullamore a home venue for the semi-final of this competition. The first half was a tough and bruising encounter but Tullamore got their nose in front with three tries from Simon Hensey, David Fennell and Paul McNiff. One try was converted by Odhran McIntyre. Tullow scores in the first half consisted ot two tries and a conversion and Tullamore lead 17-12 at half time. Tullamore cut loose particularily in the last quarter and scored tries by Danny Madden,Damien Egan, Odhran McIntyre and Simon Hensey. They converted none and Tullow replied with a converted try. Tullamore man of the match was Mark Kennedy but the powerfull front row of Ger Molloy, Nick Berry and Daniel Cronin laid the foudation for this win. McIntyre and Fennell were the pick of the backline that took their chances. The final league match is fixed for Sunday 23rd Jan away to Wanderers. TEAM; 15.Simon Hensey, 14.Damien Martin, 13. David Fennell, 12. Chris Gethings, 11.James Synyde, 10. Odhran McIntyre, 9. Danny Madden, 1.Ger Molloy, 2. Nick Berry, 3.Daniel Cronin, 4.
David Molyneux, 5. Darragh Hanlon, 6. Mark Kenedy, 7. Paul McNiff, 8. Damian Egan. Replacemens used; Daryl Daly and D Connell.
REUNION NIGHT ON 22ND JAN. Plans are at an advanced stage for the first of the clubs 5 Annual Reunions. Being honoured Sat week are the winning teams of 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976,1971, 1966, 1961,1956,1951,1946, and 1941. Lots of surprise guests. Did you Know that the Club Captain in 1966 won 19 caps for Ireland and the No 9 that season also played for and Captained Ireland. The celebrations K.O. after the Leinster League match against Co Carlow which starts at 5.00pm. All members and friends are welcome.
NEXT WEEKEND; Sun Coolmine v Tullamore Leinster League Div 1.A @ 2.30pm Coolmine 2nds v Tullamore 2nds Leinster Seconds League @1.00pm Tullamore 3rds v Birr 2nds Leinster Provincial 3rds League @ 2.30pm. (Maybe switched to Saturday Night.)
Clara GAA Notes Weekly Club Lotto Weekly Lotto 08-Jan-11. There was no winner of the weekly club Lotto jackpot. The winning numbers were 1-15-21-22. There were four match three winners. These were Catherine Grennan, Noel Egan, Brendan Lowry and Chris Daly. Next weeks lotto takes place in Carey’s and the Jackpot is €3050. Thanks to all who support our lotto and thanks to all our ticket sellers.
Running water was in short supply all around Offaly this Christmas but anyone who was experiencing shortages on St Stephen's Day would have done well to visit Ferbane GAA grounds where there was plenty of it flying around the place in balloon format. Such chaos can only of course mean it was time for the annual St Stephen's Day charity event, which this year was a Cycle, jog and obstacle course triathlon in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland. The difficult travelling conditions made it awkward for a lot of people to make the journey into Ferbane, however a healthy crowd still showed up and dug deep into their pockets to ensure that almost €1300 was raised for a charity that was hugely relevant to the local community following on the death earlier this year of Stephen Devery of Ballyvora Grove.
The action concluded in the more controlled environments of Gleesons and Hineys later that day, where the Festive Season and spirit of Christmas ensured that further fundraising efforts went really well, thanks in no small part also to the generosity of several sponsors from around the community.
The day's sporting action, which sadly was missed by all the national television networks, involved a cycle from the GAA pitch to the nearby Heritage centre, where bikes and team members had to be brought back down to the pitch by wheelbarrow. A stewards enquiry was called when one team was handicapped with a flat tyre on their barrow, however the steward was busy throwing flour at other teams and so could not give a verdict. Once the teams made their way back to the GAA pitch, a combination of goal targets, netting, tyres and round bales were put in place to make what should have been a simple
By Mike Mullen, Clara GAA PRO.
Adult playing member €50, Ordinary member €20, Underage player €20, Walkers (associate members) €20, Senior citizens €10, Registration for life members €2, Life member €250 Yearly Lotto Subscription The yearly Lotto subscription of €75 for the year 2011 can be paid to any committee member.
are free a good night to be had please all support. Indoor Hurling League U8 starts Tues 25th. U12 starts Wed 26th. U10 starts Thurs 27th in GAA Centre. Please contact 087 2649536 if you have any questions or if you would like to help out.
coursey members and friends of the club are invited to sponsor a sod on the new pitch. Sponsors will receive a piece of the virtual pitch on a special page on our new website with each “sod” being added piece by piece to the page. Each “sod” can be purchased for €20 from any committee member .Log onto anclarach.com to see how our pitch is doing.
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The Clara Ladies GFC are holding a presentation night for our under 12girls county champions on sat 22nd of january.Venue is Clara Sports and Leisure Centre starting at 7.30pm,music on the night by dj Sha,food and refreshments will be served on the night.admission on the night is adults 5 euros and children
“Sponsor a Sod”- Clara GAA club would like to invite all current and past members (and anyone with any connection to the club, no matter how tenuous!) to be part of the launch of the new official Clara GAA Club website and the 'Sponsor a Sod' campaign. As part of our fund raising campaign to complete the new Championship pitch in Kil-
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lap around the pitch as difficult as possible. Local members of the underage club, showing the same zest for action that they displayed all year in a very successful season, ensured that no flour or water balloons went astray and that all participants were as refreshed as possible on their journey around the field.
Club Notes By Email Club Notes By Email-Anyone who wishes to recieve the club notes by email please send your email address to anclarach@live.ie , you will be added to our email list and you should recieve them every Monday night.
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Counselling men who batter, and steps that all abusers can take to stop abusing (continued from previous issue) This article is based on how to counsel male abusers, but much of it could be applied to females. It is a big challenge. As a humanistic person-centred counsellor I must put myself in the shoes of the person who comes to me for counselling, and I have to have empathy for them. It is very easy to have empathy with a victim, but not so easy with an abuser. I base my empathy, however, on my belief in the goodness of all human beings (recognising that all people have a shadow side and ugly traits and behaviours), although, as I have said in a previous article, I do not counsel sexual abusers. I would, however, gladly counsel all other types of abusers, not only based on my philosophy, but on the satisfaction of helping an individual overcome and cease abusive behaviour, and in so doing break a cycle and prevent the suffering of victims, and the creation of future abusers. Couple counselling, batterer intervention programmes and anger management courses are sometimes considered as good ways of helping abusers to stop their behaviour. I am not sure what the situation is in Ireland, and I do not know if there are any batterer intervention programmes in this country. It is better to contact the local HSE region to get information on this. At any rate research has shown that batterer intervention programmes have a very low rate of success. They do, however, help batterers be aware of their behaviour, and a batterer can learn in a group setting how abuse hurts their partners and their children. Groups also hold men accountable for their behaviour, and provide a setting for positive change. On the other hand the abuser is surrounded by violent men and may not be inclined to reveal the inner pain that often promotes abusive behaviour. There are anger management programmes available in Ireland but it is strongly and rightly argued that anger management programmes are not the way to treat domestic violence. Abuse may not be based upon anger, although it does have a place in abuse. Anger management programmes may help the abuser control violent behaviour but it will not restore a relationship. Neither is couple counselling a good way to help batterers deal with their abusive behaviour. Very often when the question of violence comes up the abuser becomes defensive, clams up or simply does not return for further sessions. He may also try to control the session and use it as an opportunity to further blame the unfortunate victim. Worse still, the victim’s assertions may arouse his anger further, and leave her open to further more severe abuse at home,
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where she is unprotected. On the other hand victims may be afraid to disclose. Further, the fact that the victims have to attend the counselling sessions may give the impression that they are in some way responsible for the abuse. Overall, I believe that couples counselling is unproductive if not dangerous. Individual counselling is vital along with any programmes that are available for abusers. But for successful counselling the therapist must be aware of certain facts. I have said in a previous article that there is a low rate of healing among abusers, and not only must the counsellor be well educated in what abuse is and the characteristics of abusers, but must also be aware of how abusers are likely to behave when being counselled. The first thing for the counsellor to remember is that abusive behaviour is a chronic condition, and it can take years to make a lasting change. It has been estimated that 75% of men in the U.S. who are on supervision continue to assault their partners. One of the aspects that make counselling abusers difficult is that they continue to have contact with their victims. Indeed the victims may love the abusers and see them as good providers, thus reinforcing the tendency in abusers to deny that they are abusers or to minimise it.
(continued in next issue) Jim O’Shea works as a counsellor from Furze, Thurles. Ph. 087 8211009 www.jimoshea.net . JimO’Shea’s book ‘When a child dies. Footsteps of a Grieving Family’ is published by Veritas. The royalties from this book will go tosthe Children’s Hospital in Crumlin.
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