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Teresa Mallon, Chairperson,
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7. How to find the Perfect Ring! Tues
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Thurs 10 - 6
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Jewellers in Nenagh the well known to last, as a goldsmith I spend half my Sat 9.30 - 5
specialists in rings for the last 50 years time making and the other half Thomond Road,
to get some tips and advice. Tadgh Og repairing rings, sometimes people fall Free Parking to the rear Thurles
who’s the shops goldsmith and spends into the trap of buying a lovely
most of his day creating beautiful rings diamond ring but the actual metal ring
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racking hoping the person will love the day wear.
ring you have chosen, so I can see why
some take the safer route of a proposal Now the Diamond the 4 C’s are,
ring for the occasion and then together
choosing or creating the perfect ring
Carat- How much the diamond
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Clarity- IF flawless, diamond has no
Requirements nenagh co. tiperary
offering this service free of charge to inclusions(flaws), VVS very very
our customers!. small inclusions, diamond has very
Another thing that is a concern is very small inclusion that are very hard
what rules should people abide by
when choosing a ring? How much
does one spend? What’s the best
metal? How do I judge a good
to detect under magnification x10, VS
very small inclusions, diamond has
very small inclusion that are hard to
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Tadhg O’Flynn
& Son
diamond? We put all these questions to slightly included, diamond has
Tadgh Og inclusions that are easy to detect under
Firstly on how much to spend, magnification x10. I included,
there is no right and wrong, everyone diamond has inclusions visible by the
is different, in our shop there are no eye. We recommend and stock
rules it’s all about finding the ring that diamonds between VVS-SI. Specialists in
suits you, for some girls a huge Colour- this denotes how white a
diamond will simply not suit their stone is the whitest is D so like the
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suiting them might be below budget. all in the bright white category and
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the moment, and you get great show there will be no hint of yellow in any
for your money so someone looking of these stones.
for a big ring but large diamonds are Here at O’ Flynn’s we make sure
over budget, a stunning sapphire might we educate all our customers and then
suit perfectly, also halo and illusion let them decide what’s important to
style rings are huge at the moment, this them, some will want a big carat and
is surrounding a diamond with smaller go for a H, SI stone, or others will
diamonds or making up a ring with want colour and clarity so a smaller
small stones that looks like one big carat but D, VVS quality. This can all
stones, these are very pocket friendly be quite confusing but our customers
and actually my wife’s favourite, she can rest assured that we stick to high
love the detail in them. standards and do not let any below
As metal platinum is always our grade rings out with our name on
first choice for diamond setting, but them, so we will gently guide them in
again that is not to say gold is not a the right direction. ‘
fantastic metal, people are becoming So now you know what to look
more adventurous and experimenting for best of luck to all, and if in need of 1 Mitchel St., Nenagh Tel: 067-31548
with two tone rings i.e. white and some advice be sure to call on O’ Email: tadghoflynnjewellers@gmail.com
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to you. The competition for a pool of €1,000 members involved by inviting them
If you live within a 10 mile radius of Borrisokane, Stella FM hopes to be is looking for the most innovative to join. Once they do they also
broadcasting into your homes, cars, tractors etc. very soon. fundraising ideas and most deserving receive a personalised page and the
So, what do you want to listen to? causes. amount raised by each person is
Please complete the survey and send to Stella FM, Old Church, Mill shown to the entire group.
Street, Borrisokane. The service works by generating a
link to a personalised fundraising Speaking about the competition Mr
1. How many hours per week do you listen to am or fm radio? page which can then be emailed, Kennedy added “Signing up is free
posted to social media sites or sent by and we are looking for community
None Less than 1 2-10 hours More than 10 hours per week SMS with a call for donations. groups of all sizes from those looking
Groups can ask for straight forward to fundraise for local amenities,
2. What type of radio programming do you listen to the most? donations or ask people to sponsor sports clubs looking for new
individuals taking part in events they equipment to schools trying to build
Music Talk Other are organising like 10K road races. extensions . Local groups are very
Once people click on the links they innovative in generating ideas about
are brought to a personalised page things they are passionate about.
3. Do you prefer local or national talk? where they get details of the However they can be limited by time
fundraiser and can donate via credit and technical expertise. Through
Local National No preference card. PledgUp.com they can set up in
minutes by simply entering the
Commenting cofounder Eoin details of the fundraiser and leverage
4. Do you prefer local or national music? Kennedy, PledgUp.com said their much wider network .”
“Organising fundraising events
Local National No preference involves a lot of manpower and we Details of the competition winners
want to help community groups to will be posted on
generate more income than just the www.PledgUp.com/blog. Three
5. Where do you listen to the radio? (check all that apply) entry amount for these events. We prizes will be awarded - €500 for 1st
are seeing individual fundraisers place, €300 for 2nd place and €200
Home At work Car Exercising Other generate over €700 in sponsorship by for third. The competition runs until
simply emailing their friends, family March 31st 2013.
6. What type of radio programming would you like to listen to?
Local organisation or group sessions Local Bands Playing The Sunrise Summit Challenge
Broadcasting in Irish or other language 5 Top Hiking Tips from the Irish Red Cross
As the Irish Red Cross gear up for 5. Research the walk before setting
7. I would listen to radio more if: the April 14th Sunrise Summit off - don’t bite off more than you
__________________________________________________________ Challenge, taking place at can chew
Tipperary’s Galtymore Mountain,
__________________________________________________________ the challenge’s Mountain Guides The Sunrise Summit Challenge
offer the following tips for anyone offers a unique opportunity to hike
__________________________________________________________ taking to the hills this spring: through the early morning darkness,
reaching the mountain summits in
1. Regardless of the season (this is time to watch the sunrise over the
8. Name__________________________________________________ Ireland after all) be ready for any Tipperary, whilst also raising funds
kind of weather it can change very for the Irish Red Cross’
9. Email Address ___________________________________________ quickly humanitarian work in Ireland and
around the world. The April 14th
10. Age________________________ 2. Have the right footwear - focus event, which will simultaneously
on the sole of the shoe as well as take place at ten mountain locations
11. Gender ankle support across Ireland, will be led by fully
Male Female trained Irish Red Cross Mountain
3. Take enough food and water for Guides.
the whole day
See www.redcross.ie to register and
4. Learn how to use a traditional for more information, all
compass and map participants must have registered in
This Project has been part-funded by North Tipperary LEADER Partnership under The Rural advance of the event; registration
Development Programme 2007-2013 which is financed by the EU through the European closing date is April 8th
Agriculture Fund for Rural Development and by the National Exchequer through the National
Development Plan.

9. Tipp Tatler www.tipptatler.ie
Peugeot Welcomes Rally Ace Craig Breen
As New Brand Ambassador
Rally ace, Craig Breen, Irish International Super World Rally Championship winner
Driver of the Year 2012, has taken 2012, Craig will race in eight European
delivery of a new Peugeot 208 to Rally Championship (ERC) events this
celebrate his appointment as a Brand year. When not competing, Craig will
Ambassador for Peugeot Ireland. The new lead an intensive test programme for the
Peugeot 208 Active 1.4 HDi is the perfect newly named Peugeot 208T16, destined
partner to the young star. An award for the ERC scene in late 2013.
winner itself, the stylish new Peugeot 208
is currently Irish Small Car of the Year On the announcement, Craig Breen said,
2013 and directly contributed to a 7% "This is incredible and beyond my
market share growth for Peugeot in dreams. I am really excited to work with a
January. manufacturer like Peugeot Sport and to
become a Brand Ambassador for Peugeot
Craig recently landed the new Peugeot Ireland has really sealed the deal for me.”
Sport Factory Rally Driver title and was
selected to train at the new Peugeot Sport Retailing from €14,785 plus dealer
Rally Academy. He celebrated his 23rd delivery related charges, Peugeot’s newly Pictured from left to right are George Harbourne, Peugeot
birthday at Rally Latvia with a second launched 208 comes with five years peace Managing Director, Andrew Slattery, Service Manager at Slattery’s
place win in his Peugeot 207 S2000. of mind motoring. Garage and Craig Breen, Peugeot Sport rally ace.
Slattery’s Garage Do the Double at Peugeot Dealer Aftersales Awards
Peugeot held their annual Aftersales Peugeot Aftersales in Ireland assess Recognised by Peugeot’s
Conference recently at the Louis their Dealers by examining progress adjudication team for the excellent
Fitzgerald Hotel, Dublin, attended by during a 12-month period to ensure all-round Service and Parts that
80 Parts Managers and Service Peugeot standards are implemented. they have provided, Andrew and
Managers from across the Peugeot On the Service side, a high Customer Zoltan were clear winners of this
Dealer Network in Ireland. At the Satisfaction Index must be achieved year’s titles.
conference, Peugeot presented the and vehicles maintained to the
Peugeot Service Manager of the Year highest standard. An effective All customers at Slattery’s Garage
2013 award to Andrew Slattery, Customer Relationship Management Puckane are invited to join the
Slattery’s Garage, Puckane. At 26, programme must be in place and the Peugeot Service Club, a service
Andrew is the youngest Service Dealership must participate at regular loyalty programme entitling
Manager to ever win the award. technical training courses. In terms of customers to every fourth service
Zoltan Hicz, Parts Manager at Parts objectives, Dealers are assessed free. The Peugeot Service Club is Pictured from left to right are George
Slattery’s Garage, was awarded on stock management, open to everybody, every make and Harbourne, Peugeot Managing
Peugeot Parts Manager of the Year accomplishment of sales targets for every model. Director, Zoltan Hicz, Parts Manager at
2013. parts and accessories and showroom Slattery’s Garage and Craig Breen,
display of Peugeot Boutique. Peugeot Sport rally ace.
Craig Breen, Peugeot Sport rally ace,
made a guest appearance at the
conference, which was also attended
by Automobiles Peugeot
representatives Iain Rae and
Francois-Xavier Delvallee.
Speaking at the Peugeot Aftersales
Conference, Andrew said, “I am
delighted with the Peugeot Service
Manager of the Year Award and it is
an added bonus for Zoltan to bring
home the Parts Manager Award. At
Slattery’s Garage, we’ve worked
very hard to ensure our customers
receive a second-to-none experience.
It is extremely gratifying to win the
two accolades.”
Zoltan holds a BA Hons in
Mechanical Engineering from
Budapest University and resides in
Borrisokane with his wife and three
children. He began his career in the
motor industry in Hungary in 1997
working for Peugeot before moving
to Ireland in 2007 and bringing with
him a wealth of experience and
knowledge to Slattery’s Garage. He
is a Formula One and Rally fanatic.

10. Tipp Tatler www.tipptatler.ie
Two in a row adds up for
Borrisoleigh Maths Students
Pictured at the County Final of the Student Enterprise Awards are students
from the Ursuline Secondary School Thurles, winners of the Senior Category On Friday 28th January 2013, St The winning team were presented with
L-R Rita Guinan (CEO TNCEB) Denis Gleeson (Director TNCEB), Virginia Josephs College, Borrisoleigh emerged a cheque for 100 euro by Donal
winners at the team maths quiz regional Coughlan (IMTA).
O’Dowd MCC (Director TNCEB), Sandra Rossiter (Teacher), Alison
final. The quiz is based on the higher
Muldowney receiving the award from Minister Alan Kelly TD, Madeline Ryan level Leaving Cert Maths course, which These students from St. Joseph’s
TNCEB, Mayor Michael O’Meara MCC and Geraldine Manning TNCEB. was held in Clonmel and is organised College, Borrisoleigh will represent
Front Leah Carroll, Sinead Gleeson, Irene O’Sullivan and Edel Hughes. by the Irish Maths Teachers Tipperary in the National Final of the
Association. The winning team higher maths team quiz at the
consisted of Michael Ryan, University of Limerick on Saturday
Borrisoleigh; Brian Ryan, Thurles; 13th April 2013 – a distinction which
James Moran, Templetuohy and was also achieved by last year’s leaving
Shannon Browne, Drom. Team coach: cert student at St Joseph’s College,
Alice Regan (maths teacher). Borrisoleigh!!
Pictured at the County Final of the Student Enterprise Awards are Newport Photographed at the County Final of the Student Enterprise Awards 2012/2013 - the
Intermediate Category Third Place went to ‘Sweet Treats’ from St Mary’s
College students, with their entry “Winter Wonderland Logs” winners of the
Secondary School, Nenagh, LtoR back Kathy Ann Reddan, Jacinta Kelly (Teacher),
Junior category L-R Marie Tuohey (Teacher), Clarie Sullivan (Teacher), Mayor Michael O'Meara MCC, Aine Mounsey, Virginia O Dowd MCC, Minister
Amanda Counihan, Shane O’Brien, Christina O’Connell, Minister Alan Kelly Alan Kelly TD, Front Ciara Ryan and Leanne Younge
TD, Amanda Fitzgerald, Mayor Michael O’Meara, MCC and Caitlin Hyde.
Brendan Grace returns to
The Source Arts Centre
It’s time to get your funny bone Brendan has almost become a
tickled this weekend as Brendan national institution and his humour is
Grace returns to The Source Arts probably the just what the doctor
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