One of the many causalities of Covid 19 restrictions was social dancing. Many dancers around the country are devastated that their main source of exercise and social interaction can’t happen and may not happen for many months to come. Husband and wife, Angela and Martin Pollard from Dundrum, dealt with this by building their own mini ballroom behind their house.

Fran went to visit for Tipp Today.

On this week's Gradening slot, Ultan from Centenary Home and Garden spoke about how to prepare your vegetable patch for Srping and also answered listeners questions and queries

Mairead from Arra Vets was on the show to give advice on what kind of presents you should get for your pets this Christmas and what foods you should avoid giving them.

People are 'wising up' to concussions in rugby, according to Nenagh Ormond's John Healy.

Healy, who is older brother of Munster's Ben Healy, has had to take a break away from the game due to multiple concussions.

Former England player Steve Thompson spoke out recently about his difficulties with early onset dementia following his playing career.

Thompson, is one of a number of former players suffering from brain injuries who are bringing a legal case against World Rugby.

Healy, who's 25 years old, spoke to Tipp FM's Paul Carroll about his experiences with concussions in local rugby...

Annaliese spoke to Fran on Tipp Today this morning to talk about her recent experience with a barber shop who refused to cut her hair because she's a woman!

Health and Fitness Ireland are currently involved in pop up testing clinics in Clonmel, which are conducting rapid testing for Covid, which is proving very popular with with people who are coming home for Christmas.

They also work with companies who are dealing with outbreaks and are currently booked up until January 4th!

Muriel Cuddy spoke to Fran on Tipp Today this morning....

Yesterday we heard about what Children’s books are available this Christmas. Let go back now to The Book Worm in Thurles now in the company of proprietor John Butler and see what’s on offer for adults. John begins with Irish authors.

Treating Addiction, Aiseiri, is a memoir written by a Tipperary born Sister of Mercy who, in 1983, founded the charitable organisation known as Aiséirí.

Fran met Sr Eileen Fahy on Monday to chat about the genesis of the treatment centre.

He began by asking her how her vocation came about.

Minister for Older People Mary Butler spoke to Fran on Tipp Today this morning about the future of St Brigid's Hospital in Carrick on Suir.

She was also joined by Cllr Kieran Bourke during the show.

Jim Finn is joined by Michael Daly from Teagasc on accessing winter animal performance.

· David Lawrence from Brett Brothers on maintaining animals during the winter months.

· Anne-Marie Butler president of the Agricultural Science Association gives details of their Fellowship programme.