Seventy candidates are seeking election to 40 seats across Tipperary County Council’s eight electoral areas.
Six sitting Tipperary councillors, namely Fine Gael’s Michael Fitzgerald, Independents Hughie McGrath and John “Rocky” McGrath, Fine Gael’s Ger Darcy and Noel Coonan, and Fianna Fáil’s Seamus Hanafin have all opted not to stand for re-election in 2024.
Here in the Thurles local election area, those seeking re-election are Micheál Lowry (Independent), Peggy Ryan (Fine Gael), Sean Ryan (Fianna Fáil), and Jim Ryan (Independent). Seeking election for the first time are Kay Cahill Skehan (Fianna Fáil) and Dan Harty (Sinn Féin).
Vote ‘Em Out.
Lyrics: American country singer, guitarist and songwriter Willie Nelson. Vocals:Willie Nelson.
Vote ‘Em Out.
If you don’t like who’s in there, vote ’em out. That’s what Election Day is all about. The biggest gun we’ve got, Is called “the ballot box”, So if you don’t like who’s in there, vote ’em out. Vote ’em out (vote ’em out), Vote ’em out (vote ’em out), And when they’re gone, we’ll sing and dance and shout. Bring some new ones in, And we’ll start that show again, And if you don’t like who’s in there, vote ’em out. If it’s a bunch of clowns you voted in, Election Day is comin’ ’round again. If you don’t like it now, If it’s more than you’ll allow, If you don’t like who’s in there, vote ’em out. Vote ’em out (vote ’em out), Vote ’em out (vote ’em out), And when they’re gone, we’ll sing and dance and shout. Bring some new ones in, And we’ll start the show again, And if you don’t like who’s in there, vote ’em out. Vote ’em out (vote ’em out), Vote ’em out (vote ’em out), That’s what Election Day is all about. The biggest gun we’ve got, Is called “the ballot box”, So if you don’t like who’s in there, vote ’em out. If you don’t like who’s in there, well vote ’em out.
Lyrics: American singer, songwriter and guitarist John C. Fogerty(founder of the swamp rock band ‘Creedence Clearwater Revival’ (CCR). Vocals: American rock band ‘Creedence Clearwater Revival’.
Bad Moon Rising.
I see the bad moon a-risin’, I see trouble on the way, I see earthquakes and lightnin’, I see bad times today. Don’t go around tonight, Well it’s bound to take your life, There’s a bad moon on the rise. I hear hurricanes a-blowin’, I know the end is comin’ soon, I fear rivers over flowin’, I hear the voice of rage and ruin. Don’t go around tonight, Well it’s bound to take your life, There’s a bad moon on the rise. Alright. Hope you got your things together, Hope you are quite prepared to die. Looks like we’re in for nasty weather, One eye is taken for an eye. Well don’t go around tonight, Well it’s bound to take your life, There’s a bad moon on the rise. Don’t come around tonight, Well it’s bound to take your life, There’s a bad moon on the rise.
History is being made this weekend with the hosting of the European School Chess Championships taking place in Ireland for the first time.
More than 200 children, aged between 5 and 16 years, from 14 European countries are all participating in the week-long tournament, which takes place at the University of Limerick(UL) and continues until Friday June 7th 2024.
European School Chess Championships taking place in Ireland for the first time.
The Irish Chess Union (ICU) beat off competition from four other countries to win the bid to host the event against four other countries, with the support of UL, Limerick City & County Council and the Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau.
“Securing this event is a major milestone in the development of chess in Ireland and demonstrates the ICU’s unwavering commitment to promoting the game nationwide and Ireland as a chess destination for future events,” commented Mr Desmond Beatty,(Chairperson, Irish Chess Union.)
Mr. Beatty said the decision to bring the Championships to Ireland reflects the unprecedented growth the game has experienced since the pandemic.
“Chess has proven to be a source of fun and intellectual stimulation for individuals of all ages and can help improve concentration,” he explained. “As a result, the promotion of chess in schools has increased significantly most notably in the classroom following continuous professional development (CPD) courses for primary school teachers now realising the benefits of chess in education, notably in social skills and critical thinking. Over 10000 children this year have taken part in competitions run by ficheall.ie, the organisation of primary teachers promoting chess.Building on the success of both Glorney Cup and Chessmates internationals, this is a remarkable opportunity for us to showcase Ireland’s thriving chess community, promote the growth of the game, and provide an unforgettable experience for participants and spectators alike,” concluded Mr. Beatty.
All games will be broadcast live on chess.com and lichess.org. Diana Mirza and Antonina Gora, both members of Ireland’s women’s team, will be providing live commentary HERE
Speaking on behalf of UL Conference & Sports Campus, Mr David Ward said, “Attracting the European School Chess Championships to UL, highlights the success of our one stop model with accommodation, catering and venues on site. We look forward to setting the stage for a thrilling tournament in June 2024 and hope that many memorable moments will unfold.”
Ms Karen Brosnahan, (General Manager, Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau) said “We are delighted to see the European School Chess Championships coming to Limerick. This is testament to the collaborative efforts of UL, Shannon Region Conference & Sports Bureau, Limerick City and County Council, and Failte Ireland working together to promote Limerick as a host city and developing strong relationships with the sporting bodies and event organisers. Tournaments like this are highly lucrative, contributing significantly to the local economy.”
“The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away”. [Psalm 90:10 King James Version]
We presently live in a world which is totally out of control, as individuals struggle to gain power, in order to satisfy an appetite for greed. The lyrics hereunder encourage listeners to imagine a world of peace, without borders separating nations, without materialism and without religion.
Lyrics: Singer, Songwriter and Musician John Winston Lennon and wife, Yoko Ono. Vocals: Swedish Pop, Soul, Rock singer and Guitarist Chris Kläfford(Mikael Christoffer Sjögren).
Imagine.
Imagine there’s no heaven, It’s easy if you try. No hell below us, Above us, only sky. Imagine all the people, Living for today. You… You may say I’m a dreamer, But I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us, And the world will be as one.
Imagine there’s no countries, It isn’t hard to do. Nothing to kill or die for, And no religion too. Imagine all the people, Living life in peace. You… You may say I’m a dreamer, But I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us, And the world will be as one.
Imagine no possessions, I wonder if you can. No need for greed or hunger, A brotherhood of man. Imagine all the people, Sharing all the world. You… You may say I’m a dreamer, But I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us, And the world will live as one.
I’ve said it before and I will repeat myself. Having listened (and God help us only briefly) to the many songs screeched out in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest 2024; and indeed speaking in general in relation to most of today’s pop music; same is barely music, but owes itself more to modern technology, rather than actual musical and vocal talent.
Hereunder, find a song with poetic lyrics, demonstrating real feelings in both its subject matter and performance.
Lyrics: Songwriter Terry Clarke. Vocals: Original lead singer of the English rock band Smokie, Yorkshire-born Chris Norman.
Shallow Waters.
I lost my heart on love’s waters, They were warm as summer gold. When the sunlight gave way to the moonlight, I was swimming so naked and cold.
They say still waters run deep, But I find that hard to believe, And I fell as easy as I fall asleep. Well I guess I wore my heart on my sleeve.
And if you fall in love in a heartbeat, Lose your head at the touch of her hand, You can easily drown in shallow waters, Within easy reach of dry land.
They say to beware of the rip-tide, When the sky above was so blue, But I found I was caught in a landslide, Too late to turn back from you.
Yea, I heard that no man is an island, But I never heeded the tale. When you reached out and touched me like a child, Oh I guess I wore my heart on my sail.
But if you fall in love in a heartbeat, Lose your head at the touch of her hand. You can easily drown in shallow waters, Within easy reach of dry land.
Oh you can easily drown in shallow waters, Oh within easy reach of dry land.
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