In the old days, when we were young, collecting empty jam-jars won the price of a bag of sweets. In the really old days, would be millionaires travelled to far-away rivers to pan for gold.

Nowadays, it's said that some imported cigarettes are produced from horse-manure. Seriously, Ireland's plentiful wind and wave resources are now, or will be producing power.

Never mind all the above, and let's be serious, is there something for the garageman? Absolutely yes!

The ceramic core in a catalytic converter might be worth a couple of euro, (hardly worthwhile) but some will actually fetch up to €300!! Now that's serious money.

You'll be well advised to ring HiVolt Recycling in Thurles, people who'll give you serious money. Talk to them at 0504-34946 and they'll put you in the picture.