Issue: 13 Autumn 2013
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A TOUCH OF CLASS Peaches Boutique dazzles us with stunning dresses
Food Favourites Where and what
to eat in Kilkenny
TRES CHIC
Pauls gives us a taster for their new Boutique ‘Chic’
Gather Together It’s the year of
the Gathering
Edward Hayden The Celebrity Chef lets us in on a few of his secrets
Women in
Business
We chat to a few of the lady owners of Kieran Street.
A Stylish
Man Paul O’Connor delves into
Men’s Fashion this Autumn
A/W 13 What’s set to be big this Autumn
Hiya, t’s official Kilkenny is the friendliest city in Europe and 9th in the world. We’ll we knew that already but it’s nice to have it confirmed by Conde Nast Traveller. We are now entering the Autumn of the year. After that fantastic summer we had I won’t feel so bad wrapping up. Some of my summer clothes only got seen for Cover
Photography: Ross Costigan
www.rosscostiganphotography.ie Model: Roisin @ Prima model Agency Make-up: make up by Karen maher at makeup and Beauty studio Hair: elaine O’Rourke Clothes: Peaches Boutique
Design
Madeleine Carroll t: 056 7777502 e: info@mc-designs.ie w: www.mc-designs.ie
Editorial
Madeleine Carroll Rita Brennan Sarah Canning Laura Kane Marie Hughes Ken McGuire Paul O’Connor
Sales
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the first time in years. So embrace the change in weather.
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Contents Autumn 2013 6
Want it! Need it!
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Lola Rose - Colour Pop
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Serendipity - My Fair Lady
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Goods - style in the City
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Confessions of a Beauty Snob!
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ss trends
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Fashion on a Budget
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Food Favourites
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A Gluten Free Christmas
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A world of food in the marble City
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Spotlight on Business
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A stylish man
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The Good Life - Fiona Dillon
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the Gathering be part of it...
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On the Shelf
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Fifteen men and a Bus
Autumn the summer was good to us we had a good few days of sunshine. Hopefully that will continue now into the Autumn. We have a few events happening in the Autumn for you to enjoy.
Savour Kilkenny Food Festival
and this year it’s just as vibrant as ever.
the short trip to Carlow over the coming days where the county’s treasure trove of stunning gardens will be thrown open to the public during the Carlow Garden Festival 2013, an international event which runs from 27th July to 5th August
Kilkenny Arts Festival
It’s 40 years since the first Arts Festival
city and county are expected to make
next. A food festival with true community
Visitors will be able to explore 18
heart run by a voluntary committee
different gardens and attractions on
of Kilkenny people who are passionate
the Carlow Garden trail during the
about food. Growing it, making it, cooking
festival which is attracting big names
it, sharing it and eating it – all will be
from the world of gardening including
celebrated!
Rte’s Dermot O’ neill and renowned uK
23rd October 2013 to 28th October
gardening personalities, Bob Brown and
Abhainn Rí Festival of Participation and Inclusion
Derry Watkins. this year’s extended festival will give
the festival brings an exciting mix of
garden lovers the opportunity to get
world-class visual artists, craftspeople,
hands-on tips from many experts
theatre makers, musicians and writers
through workshops and events and to
from home and abroad. For more details
meet the owners and gardeners who tend
on the festival which takes place from
to some of the region’s most amazing
the 9th -18th of August 2013, pick up a
gardens and estates. the event always
brochure or log onto www.kilkennyarts.
attracts a strong Kilkenny following and
ie. Or follow them on facebook or twitter
this year’s festival is expected to be an even bigger crowd-puller.
Kilkenomics An eight day festival with exciting events
the packed festival programme includes:
for all tastes and ages, from visual arts to
·An informative talk on plants with
live performances, mouth-watering food
internationally renowned writer, lecturer
to exhilarating sports and fascinating
and nurseryman Bob Brown at Altamont
local heritage.
Gardens and Altamont Plant sales
28th July 2013 to 4th August 2013
· A teddy bear’s picnic at Duckett’s Grove
Carlow Garden Festival
· A stroll through the delightful Hardymount Gardens in the company of matthew Jebb, Director of the national Botanic Gardens · sketching and exploring in the Herb Gardens at Kilgraney House, Bagenalstown with artist, including Gethyn Gibson
economics festival moderated by some
· A tour of the magnificent Delta Sensory
of our brightest & funniest stand-up
Gardens with Helen Dillon
comedians who put economists, financial analysts and other specialists under
Kilkenny Gardening enthusiasts will
David Holohan
the spotlight to talk through important
revel in festival in nearby Carlow
David was born in Kilkenny City in
issues. It’s serious, but its fun too! Dates
Blooming great line up for the Carlow
1956, educated locally in Kilkenny
to be confirmed
Garden Festival 2013 from
CBs and Vocational school where he
7th november 2013 to 10th november
27th July –5th August 2013
studied under George Vaughan. The first
Gardening enthusiasts across Kilkenny
in a succession of teachers who left a
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Fashion Week student scholarship, style
are some of the staff along with Gm mr
workshops, pop-up fashion showings,
Iain Gray Lyrath estate Hotel. We wish
evening shopping initiatives, discounts,
them our sincere congratulations.
promotions and one or two new surprises! midas PR has again been appointed to publicise Kilkenny Fashion Week, led by Alma Feeley and assisted by Gillian Burke. Contact details are below. the schedule and fringe programme will be announced in due course. Info will also be posted to:
Model Girl
lasting impression on David. David won
Congratulations to mary Kate Lanigan
a VeC scholarship to study in nCAD,
our April cover girl of 2012 who is going
Dublin where he majored in Fine Art
to be the new face of Jeffrey Campbell
Print making and while in 2nd year
shoes. We always knew she would go far!
gained another scholarship to study in the university of minnesota, America. David’s works can be seen during Arts Week from the 9th to the 18th of August. Kilkenny Fashion Week It’s back. the second Kilkenny Fashion Week will take place from Wednesday 9th October to saturday 12th October, 2013. some of the most popular initiatives from last year’s festival will return, including the table-seated Gala Fashion show in Lyrath estate Hotel on Wed. 9th October to open Kilkenny Fashion Week, styled by Catherine Condell and sinead Keenan. Other anticipated events will include the return of the Kilkenny
Web: www.kilkennyfashionweek.com; Kilkenny Fashion Week is a non-profit initiative, organised by Kilkenny City Centre Business Association and partfunded by Kilkenny Borough Council. Profits will be donated to the Carlow Kilkenny Homecare team. Award for Lyrath Lyrath estate Hotel gets top award! Lyrath estate Hotel were the IAsI golden Award winner of 2013. Pictured below
Specialists in Bridal Lingerie & Stockists of
We offer a full bra fitting service, to find your ‘perfect fit’.
Panache ~ Charnos Curvy Kate ~ Bestform ~ Lepel Fauve ~ Fantasie Swimwear Panache Swimwear Hotmilk Maternity & Nightwear Cette Hoisery ~ Spanx
Opening Hours Mon to Sat: 10am - 6pm Deposits Taken. Gift Vouchers Available After hour appointments also available
Belle Femme Lingerie, Kieran St., Kilkenny Tel: 056 7756836 E: info@bellefemmelingerie.ie www.facebook.com/belle.femme.kilkenny
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Wrap Up
Kwilla The lovely shop Kwilla on Rose Inn Street owned by the even more lovelier Shannon will be closing it’s doors after two years of trading. Kwilla always had something different to offer. It’s with great sadness
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goodbye to Kwilla and Kilkenny loses one of it’s unique boutiques. We These gorgeous Julia Morgner scarves are available in the Wishingbone Gallery on the Parade.ulia Morgner is an accessories label specialising in luxury printed scarves. Her scarves are created from original hand drawn illustrations mixed with digital processes to create beautiful and quirky designs. Wishingbone Gallery, No. 1, The Parade, Kilkenny Tel: 087 254 0181
Fisherman’s Knit
Traditional Worsted Wool Aran Sweater by Carraig Donn. Inspired by ancient Aran heritage, this chunky patterned Worsted Wool sweater features a unique blend of stitching. A ribbed round crew neckline with long sleeve styling completes this sweater giving it a contemporary knitwear feel with traditional charm.
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wish Shannon the best of look in all her future endeavours. Kwilla will
Want it! Need it!
continue to trade for August. Kwilla has a wide range of jewellery such as Pilgrim jewellery, gifts for your home, unique scarves, speciality teas and a
quirky
bags.
Its
treasure
trove
for
those of you looking for something a bit different from the High st. www.kwilla.eu Pippa’s Choice This simple, graceful style is complimented with gorgeous statement zips and a fabulous vintage fitting. In sumptuously soft leather ‘Pippa’ is a timeless classic that will become an iconic staple in your wardrobe. Pippa Middleton is a fan and can often been seen carrying around one of these lovely stylish bags. These Modulu Pippa Grab Dusk bags are available from Pauls of High Street, Kilkenny. They are on facebook at www.facebook.com/ paulskilkenny
Blog Corner ➪ RED LIPS
HOW tO & mY tOP ReD LIPstICKs Karen maher the makeup and Beauty studio Tips & Product Recommendations. · I was inspired to start this “How to” make up section by a friend of mine who text me recently looking for some tips on the best way to apply lipstick. this got me thinking that I could use my website as a base to share make up tips, tricks and product recommendations with everyone. I am going to share with you some application techniques for applying red (or any colour) lipstick. I adore red lipstick. It makes a woman feel feminine, elegant and classy when applied correctly. A red lip accompanied with red nails is the perfect combination to brighten up a dark outfit. Application Apply lipliner: use a lip liner close to the shade of the lipstick. Outline the lips and then fill in the lips with the liner. Lip liner helps to prevent the lipstick from bleeding while also helping the lipstick to last longer. Apply Lipstick: Go over the lips with the lipstick, if you prefer you can use a lip brush (use cotton bud to tidy up around the edges if you need to) Blot: use a tissue to plot between your lips, this will remove any excess product. Check teeth for any lipstick marks
m: (086) 2620355 e: neans@mcsweeneymedia.ie
Lip-gloss (optional): I tend not to use lip-gloss as I prefer a more matte look, I also find the lipstick lasts better without gloss. - If your lips are dry: Get your lips in shape use a toothbrush and lightly brush over your lips. Apply Vaseline or any lip balm to the lips, this will help to moisturize the lips before you apply your lipstick. (I do this step at the beginning of the make up application to ensure dry lips are nice and soft, remove the Vaseline before applying any further lip products) Red Lipstick Recommendations: mac Ruby Woo a stunning long lasting matte red lipstick from mac.
Karen Maher Make UP artist
Inglot no.181 I love this shade, I find myself reaching for this most often it is a beautiful deep red shade. YsL Rouge pur shine no. 1 this is another stunning shade of red and I just adore the luxurious packaging! Chanel Rouge coco no.19 I love everything about this Chanel lipstick! A real special treat, a timeless purchase! If your on a budget: Rimmel Alarm 170 I can highly recommend this lipstick I find the Rimmel lipsticks to be of really good quality at a fantastic price! It also lasts really well on the lips Rimmel Kate moss Collection 101 another Rimmel lipstick that I have found to be fantastic quality and long wearing is from the Kate moss collection. Well worth a try.
Karen Maher Make UP artist
Karen Maher of The Make Up & Beauty Studio Based in Co. Kilkenny Call out service available to location of brides choice phone: 086 2597777 email: makeupandbeautystudio@hotmail.com
A Touch of
Class
Peaches Boutique on Kieran Street Kilkenny, shows us the elegance of their new collection with these stunning dresses.
Photographer : Ross Costigan Model : Roisin@ Prima Model Agency Hair: Elaine O’ Rourke Makeup Karen Maher @ The Makup and Beauty Studio
Peaches Boutique St Kieran’s Street, Kilkenny Tel: (056) 771 2677 Email: peachestheboutique@gmail.com
Lyrath Estate Hotel
The stunning setting of the shoot was in Lyrath Estate Hotel, located just outside of Kilkenny City .
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At Lyrath Estate Hotel you will feel you are somewhere special from the very moment you and your guests arrive. Located minutes from the medieval city of Kilkenny and set amid 170 acres of mature parkland, Lyrath Estate Hotel fuses stunning contemporary design with the elegance of its original 17th century house, exceeding everything you expect from one of Ireland’s leading wedding venues. An amazing picturesque setting, coupled with the expertise and professionalism of our management team and staff, guarantees guests a uniquely memorable experience. Weddings at Lyrath Estate Hotel are a specialty, with fine cuisine as our trade mark, a tantalizing mouth-watering experience is always guaranteed on your wedding day. With rolling hills, tranquil lakes and un spoilt views, Lyrath Estate Hotel is the ultimate picturesque wedding venue where all your dreams will become a reality and will remain with you forever.
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LiuTop Jo (jacket) € Rebecca Taylor (blouse) Cardigan € Michael Kors (trouser) Cropped Jeans € Guess bag Sunglasses € Guess shoes
Bag €
€219.95, e44 €275, e55 €165, e47 €180, e17 €185
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Pauls Department Store, High Street,, Kilkenny, Tel: (056) 772 1289, Email: info@paulskilkenny.com www.paulskilkenny.com
Photographer : Ross Costigan Model : Ashlea @ Prima Model Agency Makeup Emma Hogan @EyreBrushed Makeup Academy Hair Anton @Antons
All by Oasis on the First Floor
Très
Chic
Pauls are launching an exciting new Department called ‘Le Chic’ Department this Autumn/Winter, with the arrival of some exciting brands to our store including Liu Jo, Michael Kors, J Brands, Rebecca Taylor, Barbour and Maison Scotch
Dress: Michael Kors €195 Bags (left to right): DKNY(in hand) €270, Michael Kors €220, Orla Kiely (on shoulder) €169, Guess (other shoulder) €175, Guess €165, Modalu (other hand) €280 Shoes (left to right): Moda in Pelle €110, Pepe Castell €165, Pepe Castell boot €250, Moda in Pelle €145, Irregular Choice (on model) €107, Pepe Castell €170, Pepe Castell boot €250, Irregular Choice €107, Irregular Choice €107.
Fashion, Beauty, Health
A/W ‘13 FASHION FORECAST
It’s that time of year again where we must leave our sweet summer days behind us and shove our tank tops and shorts into the back of our drawers to gather
All white is all right if you want to stand out this season while still looking as pretty as a snowflake! And who doesn’t want to look like a mythical snow queen in winter? Winter whites are as strong as ever on the Autumn/Winter runways, from fluffy white furs worn with white tailored suiting, to white lace dresses. this trend is easily assembled at any price and is one of the most wearable trends this season.
Girls will be boys this season as militaryinspired fashion remains in full-force this Autumn. From brass buttons to epaulets and cargo pockets, a polished uniform look is ready for action. the biggest return of all is camoflauge. With embellished epaulets, skinny leather leggings and high heels, miltary style is feminine, classic and tough.
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military 1 Hat River Island e40.00 2 earrings Oasis e5.00 3 Jacket River Island e65.00 4 Camoflague Tote TK Maxx turtleneck 1 Jumper topshop e20.00 2 top topshop e32.00 3 Dress River Island e30 Very Berry 1 Jacket H&m e39.95 2 Gloves Dunnes stores e30.00 3 earrings Warehouse 4 skirt River Island e26 5. michael Kors Bag Pauls Plaid 1 Jacket Dsquared tK maxx 2 Dress Awear e35 3 Watch swatch 4 trouser River Island e40 Copy: Laura Kane
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Fashion, Beauty, Health Despite its not-so-cool reputation, the plain ol’ turtleneck is infinitely wearable. Think about it: it keeps you toasty without adding bulk. For the ideal mix, wear a basic cotton style under a heavy-fabric coat with plenty of personality. Fashionable tight turtlenecks will combine great with a skirt or dress. Audrey Hepburn would approve.
Berry colours are a huge trend this Autumn, and it’s a colour that is so versatile. It suits every skin tone and is great for both day and evening wear. But the real must-have for the Autumn/ Winter is burgundy colour. It’s a super feminine and stylish colour for day and night.
Whether checkered, tartan or houndstooth, we’ll all be marching straight into Autumn with a wardrobe of plaid jackets, dresses, trousers and more. Plaid is constantly being reincarnated in every way possible, so if you can imagine a new way to wear it – particularly some unconventional way – then now’s your chance to bring it to fruition!
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Fashion, Beauty, Health Nuxe Nuxe Crème Fraîche 24 Hour Soothing and Rehydrating Fresh Mask A fresh
ME ME ME Smokey Eyes Create the look pack
moisturising mask and source of well being to hydrate and soothe the skin reducing instantly any discomforts (tingling, redness, burning sensations, etc). Apply once or twice a week, leave on the face and eye contour for 10 minutes, then ensure the excess is absorbed by massaging in using the fingertips, or remove with Gentle toning Lotion with Rose Petals. suitable for all skin types. An innovative texture with the perfect balance between comfort and freshness. the skin is moisturised and soothed for 24 hours. It is left looking radiant and the features and eye contour are relaxed and appear rested. this mask quenches even the most thirsty skin types, with 8 Plant milks, Aloe Vera sap and salicornia. It intensely soothes the skin with instant relief for discomfort, with White Almond and Orange Flowers. www.bliss.ie
ever wondered how to create the perfect smokey eye look, or want all the tools to create it in one go. then this could be your answer. step by step instructions included to give you that sulty look. Available at O’Connell’s High street
Dermalogica Renewal Lip Complex
Apply this moisturizing lip treatment as needed to infuse lips with a smoothing, moisturizing blend of Avocado Oil and shea and Cocoa seed butters. A patented polypeptide restores delicate tissue, minimizes contour lines and helps prevent the signs of aging caused by Advanced Glycation end-products (AGes – a damaging by-product of sugar/protein reactions in the skin). Formulated without artificial fragrances and colors. Available in leading salons
BEST BEAUTY FINDS Great Lengths
Great Lengths hair extentions and after care products are a firm favourite among the celebriities such as selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Leona Lewis, Hilary Duff, Lisa Cannon, Glenda Gilson, Kathryn thomas, and many more As the world’s leading 100% human hair extensions, Great Lengths have revolutionised the market with innovative extension systems and ethically sourced hair since 1991. they are the only company in the world to source, manufacture and process their own hair ensuring 100% traceability. Great Lengths are available in 52 salons across Ireland and have become a great Irish success story and now have a full range of hair care products available from their salons and online store www.greatlengthsireland. com to keep tresses in top condition. Great Lengths products incorporate active ingredients such as antioxidants, restorative vitamins and hydrating oils, all of which help slow down the impact of environmental damage and help regenerate the hair. new dual-active sensors are incorporated into all Great Lengths products; the sensors will firstly assess the hair’s requirements and secondly, equip the hair with a protective shield. the hair is left with the right level of balance to ensure beautiful healthy looking locks. Great Lengths Hair Care Products are suitable for all hair types, with or without extensions and can be found in any certified Great Lengths Salon. Daily Moisture, Structure Repair and Colour Reflex Shampoos and structure repair conditioner are available from €17.99 or a handy starter kit is €18.99. A full range of masks, serums, sprays and shine products are available from €14.99. Great lengths also have beautiful gift sets available from €38 and all products are available to buy online from www.greatlengthsireland.com
Leisure, Culture, Interview
Women in Business It’s during times like these that we begin to see the resilience and sheer determination of independent businesses to survive. take a stroll down the quaint pedestrianized Kieran street and you’ll get buckets of independent shops, restaurants and beauty salons who are battling hard against these recessionary times and winning. One thing you will notice is that behind each counter, bar or clothes rail you’ll see a woman running the show. Kieran street has a higher than average proportion of women business owners with over 50% of total businesses female operated. We had a chat with some of these lovely ladies about their passions, their challenges and their competition.
We have been in business for 16 years and over that time, we have built up a loyal clientele. All of the staff at Ailish’s are highly qualified and we have won many awards. We were the first salon to bring laser treatments and HD brows to Kilkenny. At Ailish’s, we always like to be at the forefront with new and exciting products. We have just launched Gelish as seen on Xpose. In addition to newspaper and in-house advertising, we also use Facebook to keep our clients informed. For more information contact 056 7770750
Liz Walsh What drives your passion for your business? My passion for my business is driven basically by a love of books and people. I have been involved in bookselling and retail all my life. Retail in general and bookselling in particular has been greatly affected by this recession however, I love a challenge and am constantly looking at ways in which I can develop my business further.
Bridget Kearney
Ailish Morkan What drives your passion for your business? I’ve always had an interest in beauty. Every woman, regardless of her budget, wants to look her best. All women are beautiful and what drives my passion is bringing out that beauty and helping them feel confident about themselves. How have you adapted to survive these challenging times? Obviously people don’t have as much disposable income as they had a few years ago and like every other business, we’ve had to adapt. It’s all about value for money these days and in Ailish’s we have treatments to fit every budget. For example, we have just launched Guinot’s new Hydraclean facial treatment, which is an amazing facial and fantastic value at only €30. Do you find you get support from your surrounding fellow business owners or is there strong competition? There is a great community spirit with the businesses in Kieran street. We all recognise that the more foot traffic on the street, the better for all of us, so our individual success depends on our success as a group.
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What drives your passion for your business? Customer Satisfaction! Without a doubt. The sheer joy on a customers face when their shape has been transformed by the expert fitting of a Bra. How have you adapted to survive these challenging times? Well, we opened Belle Femme Lingerie in a recession. But I always believed that a strong work ethic with a concentration on customer service would go a long way. Do you find you get support from your surrounding fellow business owners or is there strong competition? Yes, I get huge support from my surrounding fellow Business owners. My Boutique is on Kieran Street and while there is strong competition there is great Camaraderie between us. Belle Femme - We chose the name Belle Femme through our belief that every woman deserves to feel beautiful. We believe well-chosen, expertly-fitted lingerie can achieve this, no matter what shape you are. Our expert training in fitting, along with our high level of product knowledge, warm welcome and strong commitment to customer service is at the centre of our offering. For more information see www. bellefemmelingerie.ie or contact Tel: 056 7756836
How have you adapted to survive these challenging times? I have created several “pop up shops” at various literary venues including Book Clubs, Kilkenny Arts Festival, and Carlow Writer’s Festival. Do you find you get support from your surrounding fellow business owners or is there strong competition? I have wonderful support from the local community which is so much appreciated and from my fellow business owners. In Kieran street there is a wonderful sense of camaraderie, we frequently work together on ways of improving our image” stone House Books is an independent, locally owned bookshop run by proprietor Liz Walsh As well as a fantastic selection of books, Liz also stocks cards, journals and a beautiful selection of gifts. Liz, who has over 30 years experience in the industry moved to Kieran street to open her shop in 2011. In the same year she was runner up for best Independent bookshop in great Britain and Ireland. In 2012 they were in the top10 Board Gais energy Bookshop of the year and were on the regional shortlist for 2013 by the Bookseller Industry Awards. For more information see www.stonehousebooks.ie or contact 056 7790780
Sally Hennessy What drives your passion for your business? As I have got older, (and larger), I have found it increasingly difficult to find clothes that reflect me, my personality and my age
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Leisure, Culture, Interview stocks sizes 10 -18 and offers a fascinator/ hat hire and millinery service. Privilege cards offering discounts are available to regular customers, and you are always welcome to place items on deposit. For more information see www.facebook.com/ RumourKilkenny or contact 056 7775791
(without making me look like my mother!); that fit well, and don’t break the bank. I discovered that there was a very definite ‘gap’ in the market for good day-wear, clothes that you put on and they make you feel good and look slimmer – isn’t that what we all want? speaking as a girl that has been every size from a 10 to an 18, I can honestly say, I know how my clients feel. I have bingo wings and a tummy, and I don’t want skirts above my knee anymore, so when I do my buying for the shop, I ask myself who is going to wear this dress. Will it suit a size 10 or is it really better suited to a 16 or 18. If it’s sleeveless, what can I put over or under it; how many ways can I reinvent it? How have you adapted to survive these challenging times? At Rumour, you will always receive the best care and attention and honest, practical advice. I am not in this business to ‘flog’ you a dress. I honestly believe my best advert is a woman that looks good in her outfit; it fits her well and works with her lifestyle. I will always give an honest opinion of the style and fit and guide my clients towards shapes that flatter their assets and hide any areas of their body they have an issue with. this is the Rumour ethos. During the course of my first years’ trading, my regulars have come to understand that and trust my judgement and opinion, and I would honestly rather lose a sale than have a dissatisfied customer! Clothes, now more than ever, have to work well within your existing wardrobe. If you are buying a new outfit, how else can it be worn, maybe with a skirt you already have, or those pants you bought last year in the sale and have never worn yet. these are daily conversations in Rumour. It is only through dialogue with my clients that we can come to decisions together. Do you find you get support from your surrounding fellow business owners or is there strong competition? On those occasions when I have not got what my ladies are looking for, I have no hesitation in suggesting other local boutiques to them. my clients always appreciate such advice and I know from experience that the other girls in the boutiques in Kieran’s street reciprocate. this is a very happy little street to work in, we take in deliveries for one another, alert each other if there are problems and work together to promote the street and to constantly improve it. every day, it really is a pleasure to come to work. Located at 38 st Kieran’s street, Rumour
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drum - mighty craic! For more information see www.kytelersinn.com or contact 056 7721064
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Nicky Flynn What drives your passion for your business? Having always had an affinity to the Hotel & Catering business, coming to Kyteler’s Inn embodies all that I love about the business. We strive to have the building in use on all levels so we need a constant “think tank” to keep the business up to par. I really enjoy the fact that no two days are ever the same - even though it might be the same people coming in on the same day at the same time - something different will always pop up. How have you adapted to survive these challenging times? Kyteler’s has seen a huge amount of changes over the years and we choose to find the positive in the challenge. The smoking Area/ Courtyard was rarely used until the smoking ban came in. When nightclubs went into decline with the introduction of Late Bars we chose to remodel the top Bar and it too is now used on a daily basis for a lot of our Irish music nights & other functions. Do you find you get support from your surrounding fellow business owners or is there strong competition? Kieran street is a fantastic street. Yes, there is strong competition with all the bars, restaurants & cafes but, as they say, the best place to be is beside the competition. this brings a huge volume of visitors down the street and that can only help any business on the street. support from fellow traders is brilliant and I think this shows in the recognition that Kieran street is getting from the tourism bodies and Keep Kilkenny Beautiful. now, if we could just get it pedestrianized later in the evening during the summer months ……... Kytelers Inn is one of the oldest Inns in Kilkenny established in 1324 and offers an array of traditional Irish music, entertainment and great Bar Food. Kytelers Bodhran sessions on monday and tuesday nights teach any visitor to the pub how to play the bodhrán as well as giving some information about the history of the
What drives your passion for your business? Holidays! I love holidays and travelling, so I think if I work hard enough I can have nice holidays to look forward to! But seriously, Butterslip has been open since 2005, and in that time I think its developed its own personality, playfulness and quirks. the passion comes in keeping that new and fresh, finding inspiration in all kinds of places, and ways to use it creatively - thats where my personal and business life come together, and is most fun. How have you adapted to survive these challenging times? Beyond the obvious trying to cut costs etc. I do believe sometimes its worth spending more - we put a lot of thought into our packaging for example, to make it super special and lovely when someone receives a gift from Butterslip. People may have less to spend, but they should feel twice as good about it when they do give or receive a nice gift. In every way, we try and make a visit to Butterslip as fun and enjoyable as it can be. Do you find you get support from your surrounding fellow business owners or is there strong competition? We have a super supportive community in Kilkenny and particularly on our lovely Kieran street. Its in everyones interest to make sure Kilkenny is a brilliant place to visit - to shop, eat and see all the attractions of the city. We get a lot of referrals from other businesses in the city, and in turn we are constantly trying to help people get the most out of their visit by recommending places we think they’ll love. the feedback we get from visitors, Irish and otherwise is brilliant and its lovely to be a part of that experience. Butterslip - You can’t miss the bright and colourful windows of Butterslip, on the corner of Rose Inn street and Kieran street. the quirky corner shop is jam packed with all things bright and beautiful, and is an ideal spot to pick up a pressie or a little sparkly treat for yourself… Winner of Irish times Best shops in Ireland in 2012 - pop in and find out why, Butterslip, 31 Rose Inn street, www.buttterslip.com or facebook/butterslip Photos: Vicky Comerford
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Food & Drink Every month we’ll look at where you can get a bite to eat, a hot beverage and unique food that can only be found in Kilkenny.
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PaddyO’s
51C st.Kieran street, Kilkenny 056 7761953
4 Lower Patrick street, Kilkenny 087 162 4442
this Authentic turkish Kebab restaurant is situated on st. Kieran’s street. It’s painted in a bright sea blue reminiscent of the sea’s that you find around Turkey. You will find your all your favourite kebab dishes from Doner Kebabs to Chicken shish Kebabs. All their meat is 100% Irish.
Okay so PaddyO’s is not produced in Kilkenny but it’s owner spent his formative years studying in Kilkenny College. He started off selling his Granola as a student and now produces three kinds of Granola and Granola bars. PaddyO’s is all about enjoying the good life and good food. It’s lovely on it’s own with some milk or with some fruit and yogurt. PaddyO’s is stocked in major supermarkets and local Gourmet stores.
this beautifully interior and exterior decorated cafe is situated right in the heart of Kilkenny city. It offers a friendly service with excellent barista coffees and a selection of tasty treats. All the food is baked and prepared in the cafe. take a moment to stop in for a coffee and a treat and watch the world go by.
Made to Savour Kilkenny is planning to savour its tastiest food festival ever! Kilkenny might be one of the friendliest cities on the planet, according to the prestigious travel magazine Conde nast, but it is one of the tastiest cities in the world too! Plans for the 7th savour Kilkenny Food Festival are well underway, with an exciting and innovative programme being lined up for this year’s event which runs from October 25th to 29 th. the big news is that the savour Kilkenny organisers are planning to host Ireland’s first ever pop-up night food market, where foodies can enjoy the best of food cooked to order, craft beers and great live music. Details are to be revealed shortly! Another exciting new feature is an Irish Craft Beer and Cider Carnival, with a great selection of Irish craft beer and cider from all four corners of Ireland. People can meet the brewers, attend master classes and take part in interactive Q & A sessions about the different attributes of Irish craft beer and cider, and the foods that best compliment them. this year will also feature celebrity chefs including Kilkenny’s favourite edward Hayden of tV3 fame, and Anne neary of Ryeland
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House. Both are always guaranteed to give informative and entertaining demos. Visitors to savour can learn about new food trends with talks on seaweed, raw food, and sushi. Of course there will be the return of the old savour Kilkenny favourites including the annual foodcamp, the magnificent open air food market on the Parade Plaza with Kilkenny Castle as a backdrop, forgotten skills, and the young producers market. According to savour Kilkenny Food Festival director, marian Flannery, this year’s festival will be better than ever. “We are very excited about this year’s programme which will include brand new events and food experts who have not been to Kilkenny before. the town will be buzzing for the October Bank Holiday weekend. It will be a feast and we urge everyone to put it in their diary and to come have their fill!” Details at www.savourkilkenny.com Facebook www.facebook.com/savourkilkenny twitter @savourkilkenny Photos: Pat Moore.
Leisure, Culture, Interview were very sceptical about how it would turn out but I kept going and it was a great success and because of this was in a position to secure a publisher, The O’ Brien Press to publish my subsequent endeavours.
A Flair for food edward Hayden is making a name for himself as a celebrity chef in Ireland. edward is a Kilkenny native we asked him a few questions on what inspires him and what he likes to eat. What inspired you to take up cooking as a career? I worked in the catering and hospitality industry as a summer and weekend job when i was in school and thought...this is the thing for me. I initially trained in professional cookery at Waterford Institute of technology, before completing a Bachelor of Arts in Advanced Culinary Arts at Cork Institute of Technology. in 2012 I also graduated with a Master’s Degree in Learning & Teaching in Higher & Third Level Education. Were your family involved in cooking? Like or loathe the term, People use the term ‘foodie now to describe associations with food. Well i suppose you could say we were foodies. Perhaps not in the modern way we understand the ‘foodie’ but definitely good quality home cooking of well chosen and sourced ingredients was of paramount importance to my mother as we were all growing up. She was a very typical Irish ‘mammy’ at the time and baked every daybread, scones, buns (no one made cupcakes in those days!!) and cakes as well as big pots of stew, meat pie, homemade soup and roasted chickens. I am the youngest of five and two of my sisters love cooking and experimenting with different food combinations so its good that three of the five of us inherited her love and knowledge of cooking and using good quality ingredients. How did you become experienced in cooking? Did you practice with family and friends, or start a food blog? As i said we were also exposed to cooking at home so we all tried our hand at it. My earliest attempt was fairly disastrous though! My uncles lived in the UK when we were small and my grandmother used to go and visit them every year and on one such occasion as she returned i thought it would be a great idea to bake her a cake. At the time we had a
snow white solid fuel Rayburn cooker. We also had a big blue tupperware bowl, into which i put some flour, sugar and egg and mixed well. I then placed the blue bowl on top of the aforementioned cooker to allow it to cook as i went off to play. The ‘cake’ never baked and the cooker was never the same again! Good intentions though! I worked in the Duiske Inn, Graignamanagh when i was in school and did all catering jobs there. ( i washed everything from the glasses to the plates and from the toilets to the potatoes and grew a great respect and understanding for the hospitality industry and could see that it was the industry for me. I then went on to work in Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel, Kilkenny Design Centre and Dunbrody Country House and in each place i progressed through the various sections. They say that tenacity is a good quality to have and i have plenty of it when the challenge is there. Also, like many people with a recreational interest in cookery i loved catering for family and friends at all the different family gatherings and getting them all to act as guinea pigs on my different concoctions! What are some ingredients that would always be in your kitchen? Even when the cupboards are getting bare at home you will always find Garlic, Rapeseed oil, Chilli jam, Chilli Flakes and a bit of fresh Parmesan in my house! What would be your ultimate comfort food? I know it is the standard answer but there is nothing like a traditional roast dinner with all the trimmings. As a child I loved waking up on a Sunday morning to the smell of beef roasting in the oven downstairs and the marrowfat peas simmering on the stove top. Served with mashed carrot and parsnips and mum’s crispy roast potatoes and lashing of gravy it was and is…foodie heaven! Congratulations on your previous two books, how did you feel when you realised how successful they had been? It was a great sense of achievement. Writing a book was something that I always wanted to do and when I wrote the first one, ‘Edward Entertains’ it was self published and my family
What makes your new book different to the others? There are so many books out there that it is always difficult to come up with a slant. For me it came sort of naturally as the brand that I have been building is that of ‘Edward Entertains’ so we just picked a whole series of different occasions which would require catering and chosen some complementary recipes for each chapter. The book has 11 chapters of varying themes to suit all of life’s entertaining occasions! In your new book, you talk about “easy, enjoyable meals.” What’s the biggest hassle in the kitchen? I always think the biggest challenge in preparing any dish is the shopping. For some people the grocery shopping is a real chore. Some are good at it and only have to do weekly and get all that they require whilst others find themselves scouring the supermarket shelves every day for culinary inspiration. I always think that once you have the ingredients in your cupboards and fridge then it is very easy to build the dish. Where do you get your inspiration for new recipes? I love trying out new ideas and looking at new products and product ideas as they come onto the market and just playing around. At all of my demonstrations I always say to people when they are following a recipe at home if they don’t have one ingredient just substitute it for another and in some instances when you do this at home you end up cooking a completely different dish...hence product development. these days people are a lot busier and tend to opt for take outs rather than cooking from home, what tips would you give them for a quick easy meal to try? That’s an easy question to answer and I can do it in three words. ‘Keep it Simple’ You now have three cookbooks, work on Ireland Am and are a lecturer at WIt, what’s next for you? I am currently starting working on developing my own ‘Edward Entertains Cookery School’ which hopefully will open in late Spring 2014. Over the course of the summer my plan is to getting the cookery school sorted, continue my weekly cookery slots of TV3’s Ireland AM, my fortnightly cookery column with Woman’s Way Magazine and ...Get a tan!!
edward Hayden’s Food for Friends is out now in all good bookshops.
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BUILDING ROOTS We got in touch with Dennis Blasche through the Gathering committee in Kilkenny when we were looking for a personal story for the Gathering. Denis is a Charleston native of the deep south of America who has a connection with a little town called Cuffsgrange. With a bit of back and forth I finally got to have a chat to Denis. the story of how Dennis found his Irish connection started back in 2002, his paternal grandfather had just passed and going through his affairs they came across some genealogy research. All the papers and cuttings referred to James Hoban the man who designed one of the most famous buildings in the world; the White House. Dennis along with some relatives continued the research that his grandfather had started to trace back his roots to Cuffesgrange Co. Kilkenny. Coincidentally Dennis is also an architect following in the path of his forefather James. Here we talk to him a bit about preserving the memory of James Hoban, what it means to him to have Irish connections and how he sees the world of modern architecture.
evening, I stayed out with several Council members and sang Irish traditional songs and drank pints of Guinness until the wee hours. I serendipitously met All-Ireland champ Richie Power at the local Kilkenny pub, and later got him to sign a hurley for my son. The grandfather of Georgian architectural history, the Honorable Desmond Guinness, invited several of us to kitchen table dinner at Leixlip Castle - a highlight of my trips. My next assignment is to share the experience of travelling Ireland with my wife and four children, and to have a Gathering with local Kilkenny friends at the Memorial Arbor in Cuffesgrange.
Naturally, our entire family is very proud. As a practicing architect who works on federal, municipal, and public housing projects, it is even more meaningful for me to be tied to such a public servant. Not only did Hoban design and build our White House, but almost more important to me, he directly served multiple Presidents in a very tumultuous and turbulent time in our nation’s history. For most Americans, the White House generally evokes pride in our country, our history of achieving and promoting freedom and equality for all, so naturally, anyone can identify with the building in a meaningful way. When people learn that I am the 5th Great Grandson of Hoban, I usually receive respect that he alone earned.
James was from a small village called Cuffs grange in Kilkenny have you ever visited it?
I have been to Cuffesgrange and Callan, and Kilkenny, and Dublin twice. Once in 2006, and later in 2008. In those three years, we held several commemorative events in celebration of life of James Hoban, and Irish and American “connections”. In 2008, we opened the James Hoban Memorial Arbor to the public in Cuffesgrange, and I was also honoured guest at Kilkenny Castle for a lovely evening celebrating Irish heritage. Both of my visits were extremely meaningful, and special to me. After the formal part of the
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Are there any plans to elaborate on your Irish connections?
Certainly, I am working with other Hoban descendants in America and historians in the US and Ireland to create the James Hoban Heritage Society, which we hope will be an online/digital clearinghouse for all interested in Hoban connections. We will post pictures, research, history, articles, a timeline, and possibly work to fund further architectural and cultural research on Hoban-related items. Additionally, we’d like to host and sponsor occasional reunions for descendants of James Hoban. It’s a lofty, but worthy, endeavour to broaden his legacy and foster Irish & American connections.
This is the year of the Gathering in Ireland where we are celebrating our Irishness, do you consider yourself Irish?
How did you decide to get into Architecture yourself?
You’re a direct descendant of James Hoban the architect who famously designed the White House you must be very proud.
from Charleston and have worked my entire career here, which is where Hoban lived before he moved to Washington to work on the White House.
I was originally an engineering student, but switched to Architecture due to the allure of aesthetics and design. My freshman year at university, I was in a male choral group that performed at the Meyerson Symphony Centre, by I.M. Pei - it was the most glorious building and experience with a building I had ever had. Earlier that day, I had also seen two sculptures by Rodin, which blew me away and spoke to me in a very human way. I changed my major to architecture the next semester. I’ve always been completely convinced that architecture can and should inspire, and that good design is responsive to our emotion as
well as our physical sense of comfort.
Have you always known about Hoban, and your connection to Kilkenny?
Not at all, actually. My maternal grandfather was struck with cancer while I was an undergraduate, and in his last months, he gathered boxes of “family history” for each of his daughters. After his death, we kind of rummaged through the files and we found article after article, and a family tree, connecting us all back to Hoban through our family in Washington, D.C. The interesting thing is that I found out about my relation and connection to Hoban after I had been a graduate student in Architecture, so my selection of the profession was completely independent of the family history. Another stroke of coincidence, is that I married a girl
It’s funny how much our experiences shape us. I am technically eight generations removed from our Irish-born Hoban patriarch, but I feel very Irish, and proud to be connected to such a wonderful place and people. My experiences, and warm welcome in Kilkenny and Dublin, all help solidify the heartfelt love for Ireland. I think of all nations, the Irish truly understand and feel kindred to our American experience. Our mutual love of, and struggle for, independence ties us in a special way. Then when you look at the contributions of the Irish in America, the connections are unmistakable. Our family is also Irish Catholic, which is very meaningful to many within the family, as is our love for music… very Irish.
How do you think modern architecture differs from the buildings of the past?
Well, first, it’s certainly not better. I think we have mistaken our 21st century notion of “technology” for quality. This is grave, as generally the level of care put into our building’s these days is pitiful. Our forebears understood that buildings and places of significance are built with care, over time. We have also witnessed the slow departure from designing in a particular “style” in architecture; which is good when these are poor imitations of a quality antecedent, but bad when the emerging “taste” of the architect is unproven, or lacks refinement and proper judgment. Lastly, I believe the influence of private development has generally weakened our built world and in some cases, sent us down a primrose path of progress and experimentation in city planning, with only a cliff of failure at the end of the trail. Our best buildings are usually crafted when sensitive designers are charged with designing for the public good, through public buildings, including public discourse. Design competitions and a public design review process can help spur the dialogue and critique that is often needed to help us avoid the developer’s wanton lust for “progress”. The sustainability movement has also spurred great progress toward stewardship, in a growingly selfish world. We are better when we ask, is this good for my grandchildren...or in my case, my 5th Great
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Spotlight on Business
Donal O’Dwyer
1.How many years have you been in business? Our practice is just over 8 years old. I recently joined the practice as a partner, having previously been Financial Controller of Killarney Telecommunications Limited. Before I qualified as a chartered accountant I worked in my family’s butchers so I have always worked at the heart of business. 2.What kind of services do you provide and is there any area that you specialise in? We provide audit, accountancy and taxation services to small to medium companies and sole traders. We provide our clients with very clear financial information in a timely manner so we can advise them the best way to progress their business at any stage during the year – not just at the year end.
circle includes clients you know will pay you; staff you know will work in the best interests of the business and professionals you trust to give you sound, timely financial advice. 6.For visitors to Kilkenny what would be the one attraction you would recommend? The walks along the River Nore are brilliant. The recent work on the Lacken and Riverside walks provide free amenities far away from the hustle of everything.
3.As somebody who is self employed, do you have a good work/life balance and how hard is it to achieve that? Work life balance is always difficult to achieve when you are in business for yourself. Ideally, I’d like more time for hurling matches and walking our collie. However I won’t complain about being busy. 4.In your opinion, what are the main challenges facing small business’ today? Business and individuals need to be given the confidence and access to funds to begin spending again. Business creates business and every new enterprise that opens creates jobs and more money in our economy. Plenty of people received decent lump sum pensions in recent years. The government should come up with an incentive scheme to encourage these individuals to invest in business.
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Men’s Stuff
A Sty ish Man Paul O’Connor
Looking back to Summer 2013, I recall a highlight of cocktails on the outdoor rooftop bar of Dublin’s trendy new Marker hotel in the Sunshine, everyone dressed head to toe in vibrant neon colours reminiscent of Puerto Banus. I also recall the rain soaked barbecue another day where the neons looked sadly out of place!
Warholesque suits featuring vertical and horizontal stripes in various shades of grey, only for the daring! So fill your wardrobe with fifty shades of grey, some casual but nicely tailored day wear and you’re all set for the Autumn/Winter party season. Enjoy it all, and hopefully some sunshine that’s Summer 2013!
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This season sees the palette change and a broader choice of styles to choose from, many of these styles borrow elements from recent menswear history. The safest colour in your wardrobe this season will be grey, you can see it in many collections, different shades of grey being worn together from head to toe. I love the contrasting hues and patterns in the Viktor and Rolf collection and Neil Barrett’s slate grey baseball type jackets over gunmetal grey trousers which they showed in London for A/W 13. The look is very flattering even for those of us who overindulged in fine food and cocktails during this Summer’s party season, so it will be replicated in many High street stores. Calvin Klein has cleverly borrowed from the traditional gentleman’s wardrobe and made it more casual but still with enough good tailoring to pass as ‘dressed up’ which contrasts sharply with one of my eternal favourites Commes des Garçons who have taken inspiration this season from, it would seem, urban youth. At their London show they paired hooded tops in candy colours with combats in contrasting shades of candy, delicious! Vivienne Westwood also borrowed elements from the gentleman’s wardrobe with dress coats in grey matched with lighter grey shirts. Being forever flamboyant Vivienne of course has the flowy coat available in red which is a daring but eye catching look that’s definitely on my shopping list. The Westwood collection also included another nod to the past with
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Backing a sitting out in the beautiful sunshine (a rarity in the Irish summer!), I think of lazy summer days, lounging on beaches and the excitement of Ladies Day At the races. It’s a great opportunity for ladies to get themselves dressed up and have a flutter and if you are serious about your style it’s an event to show if off and maybe even win Best Dressed. Recently I attended the Littlewoods Ladies Day event at Gowran Park. If you are a Kilkenny native, you’ll know that Gowran is only a stones throw away, a mere 15 min drive from the city centre. Littlewoods are running these events all through the summer and will be hosted by a selection of stunning celebrities starting off with the lovely Caroline morahan. As a lover of style there was plenty on offer. Ladies were styled to a tee and were invited back to the Littlewoods tent for a complimentary glass of Champagne while they anxiously awaited the winner. Eight finalists were chosen in the end(names here) with one eventual winner, sinead De Butlear, a former rose of Kilkenny. each lady had a story of how they came to choose their outfit and one that struck a cord with me was Betty. Betty was a lady who celebrated her 73 birthday on the day and was stylishly dressed in a long navy and lemon floral light jacket with a cream slacks and matching navy wedges. An elegant timeless outfit that perfectly complimented her. Betty who is visually impaired had a really heartfelt story as she managed to be one of the finalists despite having never seen the outfit she wore. It was an outfit chosen for her daughters wedding. everyone was in agreement that she was indeed a deserving finalist of the Littlewoods Best dressed lady event.
Winner It’s stories like these that make the event and every finalist always had a great story about how they came to put together their outfit. The excitement for these ladies is not always about the promise of their horse coming home but of getting the recognition for their beautifully put together outfit, even if that is just a compliment from a passing stranger.
Log onto Littlewoods Ireland or www. goracing.ie for the list of all the Ladies Day events over the Autumn
Top Tips for Styling your race day outfit. make sure you dress for the weather. strappy sandals and bare shoulders are a no no in a winter meet! elegance is timeless so don’t discount that gorgeous outfit that may be a few years old. It’s not all about spending hundreds, a well put together outfit will look a lot more expensive. Borrow from a friend or if you are lucky to know a milliner borrow one of their creations. Be comfortable make sure you have a plaster or two in your bag as standing for hours in 4 inch heels takes it’s tole! most importantly smile and have fun. this is a day out at the races, have a flutter and if you are not so lucky to be a finalist you will still have had fun Photos: Pat Moore.
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The
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Did you know that over 70 million people worldwide claim Irish ancestry? Over half of that number emanates from the USA. This figure suggests to me that all these people from the four corners of the earth are immensely proud of their Irish roots. And why shouldn’t they be? Located somewhere between America and Britain lies the 120th largest country in the world. And we certainly have the biggest spirit in my opinion. The Gathering provides us with the
unique opportunity to embrace the Irishness in us all and gather together our friends and family from around the world to join in the celebrations. Depending on who you are, being Irish might be as simple and as mystical as the time of day you eat your dinner at. Or it might be hating the eurovision and watching it anyway; it
the Gathering kicked off in spectacular fashion on new Year’s eve and has proved to be a truly rewarding experience for everyone involved so far. I have witnessed several families reuniting and the Gathering was what made all of the rejoicing possible.
might be losing the run of yourself and putting it on the long finger; it might be the Angelus; our media; our native sports; our cups of tea. We complain a lot, of course. And we complain about how much we complain, but really, we’d be lost without our heritage. Over the past few years, many people born and bred in Ireland have emigrated in search of employment overseas. I can’t imagine what that must be like, to leave your family behind and everyone you’ve grown up with behind. this is the main reason the Gathering has been a huge success. Generations of families have come flocking home to Ireland because of this huge event that has been organized throughout the year.
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If you think you’ve missed out on all the fun, don’t worry! there’s still plenty of time to grab some friends and family members and bring them along to some of the fantastic events the Gathering has to offer. You’re guaranteed to stumble upon something in your area in the course of the final few months of The Gathering! Article written by Laura Kane
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be part of it August 1st - thomas Hunter Inclusion 2nd summer school Callan www.abhainnrifestival.com the thomas Hunter Inclusion summer school will bring together local and international guests to explore the benefits of social inclusion. Hunter, a northern Presbyterian nationalist teaching in Callan, escaped arrest in Ireland to land in new York, where he founded Hunter College. He became a renowned pioneer of inclusive education. the summer school is a featured element in the Abhainn Ri Festival of Participation and inclusion, a premier cultural and community event in the Callan Area. 9th - Kilkenny Arts Festival 18th Kilkenny City www.kilkennyarts.ie Kilkenny Arts Festival will celebrate 40 years this August with an amazing programme of the very best of Irish and International arts. this 10-day event attracts 28,000 visitors to Kilkenny annually with over 500 artists from 21 different countries participating in what is Ireland’s oldest arts festival. A special project for the Gathering 2013 will feature choral singers from across the globe performing Carmina Burana with the Festival’s renowned chorus and orchestra. An eclectic programme not to be missed of theatre, literature, visual arts, craft, dance, world music, opera, classical music, film, children’s events and street theatre at various venues throughout medieval Kilkenny. 9th - this is Who We Are 20th Coon this week long celebratory event based in Coon and Croghtenclogh is drawing Diaspora from far and wide to attend events including an operatic recital by ms Rachel somers, community events and a series of plays by local drama group, Kilquan Players
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Kilkenny International Hurling tournament, Kilkenny City
www.thekilkennyway.com An International Hurling Competition with the winner pitted against an all star Kilkenny Hurling team. Hurling clubs from around europe and the usA will compete in a tournament in Kilkenny, the most successful hurling couny in Ireland! 23th -Failte go heireann 25th newmarket www.faminegarden.com A special mass and Gathering celebration to rededicate and reopen st. Brendan’s Church in newmarket during national Heritage Week. 16th - morpeth Roll exhibition tour 26th Kilkenny City In september 1841 in Ireland, almost 200,000 people did something very unusual. In just a few weeks, they signed the biggest ‘Bon Voyage’ card in the world. 650 sheets of paper filled with names to say goodbye to the popular Chief secretary of Ireland, Lord morpeth, as he returned to england. now to celebrate the Gathering, the Morpeth Roll will, for the first time travel to Kilkenny in 2013! 23th - Kilmacoliver school Reunion 25th tullahought Kilmacoliver school closed it’s doors in 1973 and pupils were transferred to Windgap. As part of the Gathering a reunion of all past pupils is being planned for the weekend 23rd to the 25th of August in conjunction with Heritage week. All past pupils will be invited to attend a weekend of music and entertainment. 24th the Iverk show Homecoming Piltown www.iverkshow.ie/homecoming Ireland’s oldest agricultural show, the Iverk show is now in its 187th year. the one day show will be supported by three days of events, activities and visits to places of local interest.
30th the Butler society Kilkenny www.butler-soc.org An event for anyone interested in the history of the Ormonde Butlers of Kilkenny and Leinster in Ireland. It will consist of visits to places of interest as well as some talks on the Ormonde Butlers..
September 5th - Hennessy Cup at mt Juliet 7th mount Juliet
www.mountjuliet.ie september will see the arrival of Golf enthusiasts from far and near to take part in the Hennessy Cup Classic at mount Juliet, followed by a Gala evening at Langtons in the heart of Kilkenny. the event will raise funds to benefit the Carlow Kilkenny Home Care team. 12th search Your Family Roots Kilkenny City www.rothehouse.com An Interactive workshop at Rothe House & Garden Kilkenny where you can discover how to search for your family roots in Kilkenny. Our professional genealogist will show you how to search online, using therootsireland.ie website, and introduce you to the wide range of other records available to you.
October 9th- Kilkenny Fashion Week 13th Kilkenny City www.kilkennyfashionweek.com enjoy a host of fantastic events - fashion shows, exclusive style workshops, beauty demos and special offers & discounts - in Kilkenny’s department stores, independent boutiques, hotels, restaurants and bars. 12th st Canice’s Cathedral Patronal Weekend Kilkenny City www.stcanicescathedral.com Aweekend of events centred around st Canice’s day, inviting all of those with a past involvement with the medieval Cathedral to Kilkenny to return to share and enjoy their memories and experiences.
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A Smile to Remember
How long has Operation Smile been in Ireland? 2013, actually marks Operation smile’s 10th year in Ireland. since 2003 the organisation has been organising medical volunteers for missions abroad, as well as raising funds and awareness for the cause. Internationally, Operation smile is 30 years old this year. It’s a land mark year for us! What brought you to Operation Smile? I have always wanted to get involved with medical missions abroad as my wife was always involved in voluntary work and it just rubbed off. I heard about what Operation smile does around the world from a few friends and it sounded like the perfect opportunity for me to help those who need it most. there are quite a lot of Irish volunteers including doctors, nurses, dentists and non medical personnel as well as those who come with us to help out with administration and organisation.
Operation smile is an organisation that helps under privledged children to fix cleft palettes and restores their smiles. We talk to one of their doctors who carries out this great work Dr. Gowan, thanks for talking with me today. You are a consultant anaesthesiologist at Wexford General Hospital, how long have you been doing this? Hello, well I graduated from university College Dublin back in 1979 and completed anaesthesia training in 1988. I did my rotation around various hospitals as a trainee before arriving and settling at Wexford General. What drives you in your work, what are you passionate about? Like any other doctor it really comes down to helping people who need to be helped. I know it sounds simple but it’s true! As an anaesthesiologist, it’s all about bringing relief to patients when they need it most, I’m happiest when I’m bringing comfort to otherwise discomforted people. Outside of work, what are your interests and hobbies? spare time is usually at a premium. When I do get some time I love to keep fit, I think this is really important. I also really enjoy jazz music, and have been known to play a bit of jazz piano in my time…and of course being involved with Operation smile. So, what is Operation Smile and what exactly do they do? Operation smile is an international children’s medical charity, which provides free surgery for children born with cleft lip and/or cleft palate facial deformities in the developing world. It’s the world’s largest volunteer-based medical charity providing free cleft surgeries.
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since 1982, Operation smile’s medical volunteers have provided more than 3.5 million comprehensive patient evaluations and over 200,000 free surgeries for children and young adults born with facial deformities! not only do we do these surgeries but we try to leave a lasting difference in the countries we work in. We train local doctors in developing countries and strengthen healthcare systems, so more children in some of the poorest areas in the world can be treated. We work in over 60 countries to heal children’s smiles and bring hope for a better future. the volunteers with Operation smile are really saving children’s lives! How many children suffer from cleft lips and palates? And how does this affect them? the incidence of clefting is 1 in every 500700 live births all over the world, including Ireland. to put it another way, a child is born with a cleft somewhere in the world every three minutes! In Ireland, corrective surgery is easily available, but in the developing world 75% of cases go untreated. tragically, one in 10 of these children won’t reach their first birthday and the ones who do survive face a number of problems in life. Often they can’t eat, speak, socialise, or even smile. these children most likely do not go to school, join the workforce or lead productive lives. One of the biggest problems is that, in many cases, their parents can’t afford to get them the life-changing surgery they so badly need. How is this treated? It really is so simple to treat. A relatively straight-forward surgery has been used to repair clefts for decades now and can take as little as 45 minutes! Operation smile performs these surgeries free of charge on our missions and the number of successful cases speaks for itself!
How long have you been volunteering for Operation Smile? D: I first heard about them in 2010 and got in contact to see was there anything I could do to help. Before I knew it I was being trained for my first mission to Cambodia later that year. the following 2 years resulted in 2 more successful missions, to morocco in 2011 and ethiopia in 2012. I’m currently looking for another mission later this year to make in 4 missions in 4 years! Thanks you Dr. Gowan, but before we finish up, what can people do if they want to help Operation Smile? there are so many ways to help, if you log on to the website, www.operationsmile.ie, it has all the information on how to donate, every gift helps change the life of a child suffering from a cleft lip or palate. there’s also information on how to raise funds and awareness for Operation smile. If you are interested in volunteering your time and skills then contact the Operation Smile office in Dublin on 01 667 6659.
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the Habits of a Consider the common lunch box. Mine’s got some fetching bluegreen mould festering in the corner. It’s peacock mould, and just like its namesake, it likes to be seen. Emitting an acrid smell, it reminds me of the cheesey crackers and dimpled plum I half-nibbled last week. When Tupperware exhibits signs of neglect, all wholesome intentions are dashed on the rocks of carb-heavy convenience, namely the Spar deli counter. As I cast around the office I see ordinary folk, unassuming nine-to-fivers, all with varied lunch habits. However, over a period of months, I have managed to classify two floors of penpushing, Windows-dependent, water-cooler gossipers, by virtue of these very habits. The first group is what I call the G.L.Cs, the Good Lunch box Carriers. The second set is those aspiring to G.L.C status, but who lack motivation and/ or creativity. These are the P &T s, or Packages and Tubs. The third group shun the desk; turn up their noses at the microwave. I call these J.D.s, or Just Deserts. Why? They desert their workplace daily for an hour, to return short of breath, wallet short another tenner. I belong to neither category. A true outsider, I dabble in microwaved lasagnes, occasionally avail of a toasted special in the pub next door, and more often than I care to admit, delight in a triple decker and crisps. Yet, I still hold steadfastly to the belief that my lunch box and I will one day become the envy of the whole office. These are the tenets underpinning the lunchtime practices of the Good Lunch box Carrier (G.L.C.): •Make a plan, stick to it: We’re talking long term. Bulk buying bagels, crackers and rice-cakes is customary. In the event of flood, terrorist threat or an on-site dismal team-building weekend, G.L.C.s will not go hungry. •Go Gaga for Greens: What’ll it be today with my tuna…crisps or spinach? Well ladies, don’t you want to load up on your folic -acid content? Spinach it is then. I admit, it does look very Avoca when it’s tossed in with that ricotta cheese and olives. •Compartmentalise: Lunchboxes have come a long way from the cavernous, one- clasp affairs spotted in the Eighties schoolyard. My own eyes feasted on these compartmentalised wonders across the office floor. They boast a separate sauce/dip compartment. Read that last line again. Mayo, relish, vinaigrette. Drooling yet? And, better still, your greens don’t suffer from the scourge of a leaky beetroot. •Love to Layer: If it’s a simple salad you’re having, you must place the ingredients with precision. To G.L.C.s this is rudimentary. But to a triple-decker junkie, it’s an alien concept. •Keep Your Cool: This is the basic lunch box principle I failed to live up to. Once your lunch box is ferried into work, place it at once in the fridge. This isn’t always possible in an overcrowded workplace, hence the hardcore G.L.C. brings a cool-bag. •Show Variety: Spice up your lunch-life all you singletons, and get flirty with the bits in your box. Do you have a compartment screaming out for Nutella?
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Invite a colleague round to dip their Mariettas at coffee break. And oh, you’ve brought grapes too? And strawberries? Feed me! Sweet or savoury, get snacking when you want. Just make sure you’ve got sufficient napkins for the aftermath. •Name that box: How long were you in the Irish education system? And how many lunchboxes did you go through? Now you see what I mean. Labelling your box with a permanent marker, or indeed, a sticky label will prevent mix-ups. You don’t want to get home, peel open your box, to find you’ve taken Philip from H.R’s leftover fish-pie and not your own sweetly scented celery and apple remnants. •Keep up Appearances: Do you want to be the laughing stock of Accounts, with a mismatching flask and box combi? A clean and attractive lunch box with robust clip-down lid might just give you a boost on the shaky career ladder around here.
Jealous of the G.L.C. brigade? If you knew them, you couldn’t be, they’re so busy sharing celery sticks and paté to be high–and–mighty. What should you make of the P&t category? At first glance, these workers don’t appear any differently to G.L.C.s. A closer examination reveals a people whose credo is “Amazing Graze.” these are the P&T lunchtime guidelines. •Wear What You Eat: The Packages and Tubs people like their jumpers. They go so far as to douse their jumpers with the perfume of their favourite instant hot snack. One P&T member I suspect, bathed in curry sauce before coming in to work last week. Each time she passed by to use the photocopier, I got the distinct waft of tikka masala, leaving me nauseous. Thankfully, not everybody in this category is as enamoured with Pot Noodles. •Be a Ditherer: What will it be? The supposedly healthy but expensive cashews, or an oversized bag of fatty, salted crisps? Take both. A perfectly ripe banana or a tub of anaemic –looking pears set in orange jelly? Such indecision is the cross the P&T must bear. This means the average P&T brings a surfeit of snacks to work. •Carry – On – Eating: To transport the many packages, the average P&T worker needs a strong- handled bag, those lightweight plastic bags won’t do. I’ve noted picnic baskets arriving to work. Wicker baskets. I await the plaid blanket and pink lemonade. •Cultivate Eco- Friendliness: All that plastic has to go somewhere, whether it comes from take-away salads, soup containers, noodles, flapjacks, or dried fruit. I’m flagging recycling bins for the next Board agenda. •Develop Immunity to Sticky Fingers: Those who graze all day on convenience foods like to dip into their packs without breaking contact with their screens/ documents/ Twitter accounts. It’s necessary then that the required snacks are close to hand. Should these workers handle and operate the same equipment that I’m using? Hygiene. It’s gone to pot since the swine flu furore died down. Hand-sanitisers are just gathering dust. •Blow-Out Your Budget: The desk grazers must spend an inordinate amount of money on food. I should know, I’ve had several P&T housemates and they don’t know the price of a sliced pan. Maybe this is how our politicians started out.
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As you’ve gathered, I’m not enamoured with the P&t philosophy, but I live in hope. the G.L.C.s who slip through the cracks and fall into P&T ranks - who get lazy, get married, or those who fail to replace a missing box - they can get back on track. The third category I identified is the Just Deserts. they invite me to join them irregularly. sometimes, I tag along. What distinguishes them from the rest of the lunch pack: •Accessorise: On leaving the office, and on return, fold up your newspaper, stick it under your arm, and you’re ready to face the pub/ café/ bistro. This makes you look intelligent and shields your hair from drizzle. •Practice Deception: Try not to look smug as you pass by Judy with her Cup-a-Soup and Woman’s Way. Mentally, a J.D. is already wrapping their chops round the freshest bruschetta on the block. Just Deserts are pros, they’ll always remove traces of their lunchtime trysts and brush down their shirts/ shift dresses. •Build Your Repartee: Depending on how you like to Desert the office, you’ll need better social skills than the average P&T. Unless you want to come across as BillyNo-Mates in the window seat slurping soup, being a J.D. means you’ve got to brush up on suitable topics of conversation to guarantee daily inclusion in your chosen set. •Get Sartorially Savvy: Not all J.D.’s are sharp and starched. The odd knobbly-cardigan and walking shoe has gravitated towards the Deserters, but in the main, there is a strict dress code. I imagine Lois from reception sprang from the womb with pencil skirt, fitted low-cut blouse and polished pumps moulded to her limbs. •Know Your Dough: While the G.L.C.s are energised by rice cakes, and the P&Ts feast on flapjacks, the carb du jour for a J.D. is constantly changing. However, it never strays far from a variation on the French stick, with bits of shrivelled veg stuffed in. Last time I checked, it was lemon and asparagus focaccia. Lucky I’m not the jealous type but such snacks make my cheese and crackers look like something a pre-schooler made. There you have it - three categories, three lifestyle choices, all wrapped up and good-to-go. Perhaps you too are familiar with the wiles of a P&T worker, maybe you’ve swatted a J.D. with their Times when they made a pass at your last biscotti. Or right now, you could be privy to a G.L.C.’s top-and-tail routine, as they prepare tomorrow’s lunch box delight. In the great and noble world of work, humble lunchtime offerings provide an insight to our colleagues’ creativity, ambitions and calorie-intake. Then sit back with a partially cooked lasagne and indulge your smug self with a tiny smile, you misfit. Just don’t resort
to mouldy Tupperware!
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Leisure, Culture, Interview
We take a look at some of the locally produced books that are in the local shops,
Book Review Graces And Blessing from Ireland Celine Mescall
Illustrations Helena Duggan
Do we ever stop to think where we get our food from. We take a bite of an apple or butter a slice of toast without thinking about where it came from. A farmer out there somewhere took great care to get that apple to maturity, a baker in a factory inspected and made sure that slice of bread was going to reach your plate to your satisfaction. Celine Mescall thinks about all these little things every day and says a little prayer for these small blessings. Whether you are religious or not you have to take a moment to think of how these little pleasures come into our lifes. “Grace and Blessings” is a beautifully illustrated book that gives thanks for these small little miracles. Buy it for yourself or someone you think would benefit from a little time-out and thanks in their day.
Top 10
Liz Walsh in Stone House Books gives us her Top Ten Books for the autumn. So settle down with a nice book in your most comfy chair. Stone House Books is located on Kieran Street Kilkenny.
1.And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini. 2.TransAtlantic Colum McCann 3.The Hundred Year Old Man who climbed out of the window Jonas Jonasson. 4.The Herbalist Niamh Boyce
6.Perfect Rachel Joyce. 7.Unseen Karin Slaughter. 8.Things We Never Say Sheila O Flanagan. 9.Going Back Rachael English. 10.The Letter Maria Duffy.
5.The Hive Gill Hornby.
Graces and Blessings by Celine Mescall WhereverYouRoampublishing
Runner-up 2011 Best Independent Bookshop Top 10 2012 Bord Gais Energy Bookshop of the Year Shortlisted 2013 The Bookseller Industry Awards
STONE HOUSE BOOKS St. Kieran’s Street, Kilkenny Tel: 056 - 7790780 Fax: 056 - 7786639 Email: stonehousebooks@gmail.com
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