Kilkenny Reporter 26 January 2011

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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 26 2011

The advice to Lenihan that was ignored An angry mum’s manifesto for Government action »P2

Colin Firth on ‘sessions’ and our county’s romance »P6

PHOTO HURLING FANS ENJOY CITY PARTY Pic: Donal Foley

Kiera Byrne and Nadine Hill enjoyed a great night at the Dunnamaggin GAA Club dinner at the Ormonde Hotel

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Hollywood star’s fond memories of Kilkenny filming

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‘€250 a week is enough for our politicians to live on’ JIMMY RHATIGAN JRHATIGAN@KILKENNYREPORTER.IE

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26 01 2011 KILKENNY REPORTER

Acquisition will boost Glanbia SEAN HURLEY SHURLEY@KILKENNYREPORTER.IE

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Julie braves crocodiles to save lives JIMMY RHATIGAN JRHATIGAN@KILKENNYREPORTER.IE

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Policewoman risks life and limb to help victims of Queensland floods Julie Ryan and her colleagues have risked life and limb wading through crocodileinfested waters to save trapped families in Queensland, Australia, after the worst flooding ever recorded

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Firth tells of love for the Marble County AISLING HURLEY

Community re-Joyces as senator pledges to support ‘At Risk’ fight

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€25m windfall from Fleadh birthday Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann could be on its way to Kilkenny

County is in pole position to stage All-Ireland event

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Bumpy beginnings for Borrisoleigh’s new Garda Station Arriving at Templemore train station with only a motley collection of furniture and belongings, Garda John Patrick Croke and his colleagues faced huge challenges establishing the first Garda Station in Borrisoleigh, a town were even the thought of police was anathema

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ny day that starts with a woman trying to look the best she has ever looked, to feature in a ceremony that is both legally and religiously binding and ends with a party for a huge number of guests that includes family she may not have seen in years and friends that would never normally socialise together -

who all have to be fed and entertained - is going to be stressful! However, her wedding day will still always be the one of, if not the most important days of a woman’s life. It represents one of the most important decisions she will make and it is the start of a new stage of her life. It is also an incredibly difficult event to organise

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Langton’s (left) and Ormonde provide sumptuous settings for your big day

and the bride needs all the help she can get. Luckily there is lots of help out there - from magazines and websites to wedding fairs and wedding coordinators. But there is one source of help that no bride could survive without – the other woman! This will probably be either your mum or your best friend but she is the one that will get you through all the difficult

decisions. Help you see sense when you have gotten so caught up in the planning that you find yourself thinking that you do need to have doves, fireworks and a bagpipe player at the church. Assure you that you will be able to lose those last few pounds before you go down the aisle. Get you home safely on the night of your hen. So make sure you utilise this invaluable source — and give her a

special thank you treat after the wedding.

WEDDING FAIRS

A wedding fair is a great place to get lots of information and tons of inspiration. And, if it is held in a hotel it is also a great opportunity to check out the facilities the hotel has to offer.

There are two Wedding Fairs in Kilkenny next month. Langton’s will be having a Wedding Fair Extravaganza on Sunday 20th February and the Ormonde Hotel Wedding Fair is on Sunday 6th February. Both will have lots of stands and exhibitors and you can relax and enjoy a glass of bubbly and talk to the wine supplier, see the wedding tables, bridal suites and guestrooms available for you and meet the Head Chef. You will also get a chance to check out all the fantastic wedding packages and avail of any special offers. Langton House Hotel is a family owned and run hotel offering wonderful food and impeccable service in comfortable and luxurious surroundings.

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Continued from »P15 This four star boutique style hotel offers the perfect setting for your wedding reception and you can relax and enjoy your day in the knowledge that a dedicated staff will be on hand offering you and your guests a highly personalised level of attention. You can choose either of two gorgeous rooms for your wedding. The Langton Ballroom offers elegance, grandeur and style, is entirely self contained with its own bar and dance floor complete with an annex Conservatory, heated terrace and Garden Bar. Or opt for the stunning, state of the art Set Theatre which would be the perfect back drop for a Civil Ceremony or as an intimate setting with a private court yard for a smaller reception. Langton House Hotel, John Street, Kilkenny 056 7765133 Email: seanread@langtons.ie The four star deluxe Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is another wonderful venue for your wedding. The King’s Ballroom is a very elegant room that is entirely self contained with its own bar, dance floor and smoking area and a range of mood lighting for you to choose from. The ballroom benefits from a sliding partition allowing this suite to host a smaller wedding or weddings up to 280 guests comfortably. The large bar that is situated at the back of the room is perfect for your special occasion. The attention to detail and sheer professionalism of the Ormonde staff will ensure that every wedding reception is perfect and with just a minimum of one hundred guests they will appoint a wedding co-ordinator to help with all your wedding reception planning.

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, Ormonde Street, Kilkenny 056 7750200 Email: events@kilkennyormonde.com or contact Ursula Whelan

FAST LANE

Fast Lane Audio Visual Ltd was established in 1996 to specialise in the hire of Audio

and Visual equipment. Since then they have grown from strength to strength and have expanded by incorporating a Lighting and Backdrop department within the company. Fastlane can now provide a variety of packages to enhance your wedding venue including Mood Lighting. The Fairylight Backdrop or the Starcloth Backdrop with Flame Machines are just some of the

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Have a good hair day — the most important one you’ll ever have — with The Edge Hair Salon, and let Caroline Conway make your bridal ‘upstyle’ take everyone’s breath away

packages available. Fast Lane Audio Visual Ltd has established a reputation for excellent customer care. Given the technical complexities of the services provided, they know how important it is that nothing is left to chance. With a dedicated team that has a wealth of experience and focus on professionalism, commitment, knowledge of the industry, value, product range and reliability, you know your wedding venue is in good hands. Fast Lane Audio Visual Ltd. Unit 3 Kilkenny Enterprise Centre, Purcellsinch, Kilkenny 056 7765601 Email: info@fastlaneaudiovisual.com

We all know how a good hair day can make all the difference, so it is vital that you are happy with your hair on your wedding day. Take a photograph of the dress and the bridesmaid dresses with you so that you can chose a style that suits not just your personality, but also the look of the dresses. Cut some looks out of magazines or bring photographs of the hairstyles you are considering. Try to go for a look that is you you want to look like yourself only better, so take advise from the stylists, they have loads of experience. If you normally go for a simple elegant look then do not go too far from that. And remember to take your hair type into consideration and do not expect miracles. Caroline Conroy’s salon, The Edge Hair Studio in Callan, Kilkenny, specialise in bridal upstyles and have a very experienced team of stylists to create the perfect look for your wedding day. Caroline and her team have wonderful imaginations and will help you to create a unique style. The Edge Hair Studio provide a personal one to one service for brides and believe that every hairstyle should suit the personality of the bride. So make sure to avail of the free consultation and you can be confident that your hair will look amazing on the day. The Edge can provide a call out service on your wedding day on request or if you come to the salon on the day, you can relax on arrival with a complimentary glass of bubbly for all your bridal party. This year, glamorous pleats, chignons and classic looks dominate and with the help of hair pieces and other tricks of the trade, whether you have fine or thick hair, The Edge can create any look you desire.

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Continued from »P15 Prices of an upstyle starts as low as €35 and for 2011 every bride to be and mother of the bride can avail of a special colour discount. The Edge Hair Studio, Green Street, Callan, Co Kilkenny 056 7755703 Email: edgehairstudio@gmail.com join us on facebook - the Edge Hair studio

JESOLE

One of the most important things to organise for the big day is an outfit for the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom and maybe some other family members. This is an especially important occasion for the mothers, who want to look amazing on the day. Whatever age group or style you are looking for, Jesole in Bagenalstown is a good place to start. Jesole is a fantastic boutique owned by Gillian Holohan, and although it is open only a year and a half she has already established a loyal clientele. Gillain and her staff are more than eager to help your bridal party to look a million euros on the day. y Jesole stock a huge number of labels including Arianna, Charming, Ella la Boo, Peruzzi, Leslie and Ya Ya. This year they have added the great Fran and Jane to o their label collection. So you will be spoiled for choice. If you are looking for or something really elegant, Jesole l h have the h most beautiful evening wear by After Six. With footwear by Jay Shoes and Supertrash you should have no trouble finding the perfect shoes to match. And just when you thought they could not do any more for you - Jesole have a gorgeous selection of bags and jewellery to finish your look. Perfect. Jesole, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow 059 97220010

MARIA’S CAKES

Choosing the wedding cake can be a lot of fun and is a job that can be done well in advance.

Take the stress out of the decisions about it and enjoy a cake tasting session at Maria’s Cakes. Just make an appointment to sample some cake flavours and have a chat about the details of your cake for the big day. As each wedding g is unique, your cakee should also reflect yourr own personal style and ou they will help you to create the perfect design n for your day. Maria’s Cakes make wedding, celebration and

cupcakes of the highest quality. Each beautiful cake is made with incrediable attention to detail. They customise all their cakes to your requirements, everything from flavour, size and decoration. All cakes are made ing with fresh ingredients (no powdered mixes used). They also a make nove wedding novelty cak grooms cakes, ca cakes and cakes fo for christenings, b birthdays, retirements r and a anniversaries. T They can create tr traditional style cakes to unusually shaped cakes like cars and handbags. Maria’s Mari Cakes can cater for special dietary requirements eg. gluten fre free, diabetic etc. They also make a range of delicious desserts for parties, including bread and butter puddings, cheesecakes, pavlovas, roulades etc. They will deliver your cake to your door within Kilkenny and arrangements can be made for anyone living elsewhere. Check out their facebook page: Maria’s Cakes Kilkenny (look in groups) or contact Maria’s Cakes 085 8308398

SES DIGITAL

One of the most important things to plan and budget for is the photographs and the dvd. On your wedding day you want everything to be perfect and

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hopefully it will go to plan so it is great to have a record of the day. The dvd can be a lot of fun to watch with family after you get home from the honeymoon or to show to friends who could not make it on the day. So ask around and find the best company you can afford. You want someone who manages to catch the most intimate of moments without being obtrusive. And good editing is vital, so if you have any music that you would like included make sure to let them know. SES Digital was established in 1997 and Declan Gleeson will make sure that you will have a memory to last a lifetime. SES Digital, 10 Thomond Park, Thurles, Co Tipperary 0504 23869 086 8138224

PAT FARRELL PHOTOGRAPHY

A beautiful wedding album really is something to treasure. Research your photographer carefully and find the best you can afford. Meet with the photographer and if you are not comfortable with him or her then find another. You should feel like he know exactly what you would like and is not going to produce a generic album or one with so many effects it looks silly. Make sure he knows what you like. Some brides like the photographer and the dvd crew to come to the house and capture the preparations so make sure to organise this if it is something you would like to do – but make sure to let everyone know so no one embarrasses themselves! Pat Farrell will file all your photos in a secure page on his web site for you to view on honeymoon if you are too excited to wait and the proofs will be ready when you get home.

Pat Farrell Photography, Grange, Ballyraggett Co Kilkenny 056 8833443 087 2814661 Email: patfarrellphotography@eircom.net Website: www.patfarrell.net

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Shop of the week WHO doesn’t love a good browse around Winston’s on the corner of High Street and St Kieran’s Street in the city! The shop offers a great mix of fashion labels and shoes to suit all ages from newborn babies right up to the those in their senior years. The expansive shop is very well laid out with ample space to view what’s on offer. They currently have a brilliant sale with exceptional bargains to be

had in all departments. The fashion department extends over the ground and lower ground floor while the second floor is home to a great range of bedding and interiors and the third floor an extensive range of household goods. Blueberry Cafe also operates on the top floor. A family run retail business, Winston’s was established in 1984 and recently underwent a large scale renovation and extension project.

Theatre of the week BOOK your tickets now for The Tinker’s Curse that comes to The Watergate Theatre on February 4 and 5. The play tells the story of a travelling man who climbs Croagh Patrick to do penance for the sins of a lifetime. Performed by the writer, Michael Harding, and accompanied by musician Finbar Coady, The Tinker’s Curse is a funny and sad night in the theatre; a rare insight into the joys and sorrows that make up a life.

Harding plays Rattigan, a traveller old enough to remember when the travelling people had a place in the scheme of things, fixing pots and pans. Along the way, Rattigan meets his wife Julia, the seventh daughter of a seventh daughter; his daughter Michelle, who is blissfully unaware of the effects of her blossoming sexuality and Johnny O’Reilly – a buffer or settled man who comes a courting. Tickets are €16/€12. Show time: 8pm

Book of the week ‘LITTLE Girl Blue’ is an intimate profile of Karen Carpenter, the instantly recognisable lead singer of the Carpenters. The top-selling American musical act of the 1970s, they delivered the love songs that defined a generation. Karen’s velvety voice on a string of Top 20 hits from 1970 to 1976 including Close to You, We’ve Only Just Begun and Rainy Days and Mondays propelled the duo to worldwide stardom and record sales of over 100 million. As the world received news of her death at 32 years of age in 1983, Karen became the proverbial poster child for anorexia nervosa. Little Girl Blue is her definitive biography.

Movie of the week IN ‘The Next Three Days’ life seems perfect for John Brennan until his wife Lara is arrested for a murder she says she didn’t commit. Three years into her sentence. John is struggling to hold the family together, raising their son and teaching at college while he pursues every means available to prove her innocence. With the rejection of their final appeal, Lara become suicidal and John decides there is only one possible solution: to break his wife out of prison. He devises an elaborate escape plot and plunges into a dangerous and unfamiliar world, ultimately risking everything for the woman he loves.

Pub of the week THE Blue Bar sits in a bright and sunny spot on Patrick Street, just opposite historic Butler House. As the name suggests, it is painted a deep and distinctive shade of blue so it is easy to find if you haven’t yet experienced its charms. The Blue Bar is one of the city’s newest pubs but the bar inside is very much in keeping with a traditional style

Irish pub. The building itself used to be called Kilkenny’s Union House. It’s interior resembles a warm and inviting sitting room so it couldn’t be possible to feel any more at home there. It’s an ideal venue for a quiet pint among friends, family or work colleagues. And you won’t be disappointed with the wonderful welcome you will receive either so make sure you call in the next time you are passing.

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STATHAM’S Bar & Grill in The Pembroke Hotel serves hearty food with a creative flair. This combination of old-time hospitality and laid-back style has created a relaxed yet buzzing eaterie. Chunky tables with woodpanelled walls are the perfect complement to a menu that features rustic food that is prepared with artistry. Their menus move with the rhythm of the day so drop in at any

time and enjoy a morning coffee with home-baked scone or pastry, a wide ranging lunch menu, afternoon treats including their famous chocolate brownies and biscuit cake, or their sumptuous a la carte evening menu. For a tapas-style option with drinks you can try their sharing plates featuring miniature portions of their signature dishes. Their bar staff are always happy to mix up a zingy cocktail or pull a great pint to go with your meal

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THE next Moot discussion by Butler Gallery and Kilkenny County Council Arts Office takes place on Friday February 4 from 2pm to 4pm

in Butler Gallery. Entitled Inno-vision: Art, Creativity, Education and Innovation Moot VII will be chaired by Dr Stephen Kinsella and will engage Prof Anna Craft, Neil Leyden, Paul Young and the audience in a conversation about how arts, creativity and education link to innovation and the business sector. It will be an open format event where artists, curators, academics

and the general public are invited to question how arts and creativity can contribute to addressing Ireland’s cultural and economic future. Moot VII will dispel creativity ‘myths’, focusing on how we can harness creative thinking and innovation in the arts and creative sectors in today’s society, channeling it into the right areas to create a country that is not dependent on foreign investment for its livelihood.

their lovely 2011 calendars ‘Colours of My World’ or organising you own

event such as a sponsored race. Headway recently launched their ‘Thinking Ahead Campaign’ which call on the incoming government to develop services, working in partnership with neurological charities, that meet the needs of people with neurological conditions for diagnosis, treatment and long term support and rehabilitation. They can be contacted through their Kilkenny office at 6B Prior’s Orchard, John’s Quay, (056) 7786240.

THE Road featuring Freddie White, Peter Crowley, Noel Barrett and Pat Crowley hits The Set Theatre this coming Saturday night. Freddie has long been synonymous with music of the highest quality. Whether interpreting songs by his favourite writers, such as Randy Newman, Tom Waits, John Hiatt and Guy Clark, or performing his own classy compositions, Freddie’s live performances are nothing short of legendary.

Pat describes himself as an electrician and part–time musician. But for someone who has spent the past twenty- something years touring the world as the lynchpin of The Mary Black Band, where did he find the time for all that wiring? Peter is Pat’s son and is a real chip off the old musical block. Noel is a much sought after live and session player. A master of the bass guitar, he has toured with many – including The Sinead Lohan Band.

Fundraiser of the week SINCE 1985 Headway has brought positive change to those with brain injury and their carers through a range of services tailored to individual needs. They help people who have been ill or injured to rebuild their skills to achieve the best quality of life that they can. They also provide support to families who have been affected by brain injury. You can support their work by donating on their website www. headway.ie , by purchasing one of

Gig of the week

Something for Sunday THIS Sunday why not pay a visit to the Kilkenny Car Boot Sale at Castleinch just off the main Callan Road. Whatever you are looking for they will almost certainly have it and for a reasonable price too! Here you will find antiques, collectables, clothes, furniture, tools, toys, books, coins, electronics, household items, CDs, DVDs, VHS videos, video games, plants, jewellery, crafts, framed artwork, and lots more.

Open every Sunday from 8am to 4pm, the Kilkenny Car Boot Sale is a great way to spend a Sunday. Serving full Irish breakfasts, sandwiches, soup, chips and drinks you could even make a day of it. Bad weather should not put you off either as much of the market is indoors and there is ample parking close to the stalls. If you have a lot of clutter in your home you could even consider renting your own stall for a day — a fun day out for the whole family.

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JANUARY 24—31 The Kilkennys play Paris Texas (Tuesday 25) and Lanigan’s (Sunday 30)

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After Dark, Matt the Miller’s @10pm Cellar Sessions, Matt the Miller’s @ 8.30pm The Kilkennys, Paris Texas @ 9pm Kiwi Paddy,The Field @ 9pm

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Movie Nite Billy Byrne’s @ 8.30pm Open Mic Nite Ryan’s @ 9pm

Thursday 27

Pete Fagan and Band, Matt the Miller’s @ 10pm Na Fianna, Lanigan’s @ 9pm Trad Nite, Ryan’s @ 9pm

Divil the Bit, Lanigan’s @ 9pm The Road featuring Freddie White, Peter Crowley, Noel Barrett and Pat Crowley, The Set @ 8pm Johnny Pumfrey (Jazz), Pembroke Hotel @8.30pm

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The O’Dwyer Brothers, Kyteler’s Inn @6pm The Kilkennys, Lanigan’s @ 9pm The Barflies, The Pumphouse @ 9pm

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JAMES WALBOURNE IN SPECIAL ONE-OFF AT CLEERE’S THEATRE JAMES Walbourne comes to Kilkenny for a special once-off gig tonight (Monday) in Cleere’s Theatre. James is touring the UK and Ireland with Steve Earl’s son, Justin Townes Earl. Playing with him in Cleere’s will be his brother, Rob as well as Kilkenny Rhythm and Roots favourites, The River Valley Band. The gig is a Rockfall promotion with all proceeds going to Enable Ireland The O’Neill Centre, Kilkenny. Tickets are €10 and can be got on the night or booked by ringing Cleere’s at 056-7762573.

James Walbourne’s single gig at Cleere’s is on Monday January 24

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HE Coen Brothers take on the Western and manage to breath new life into this genre that many have thought as dead as a cattle rustler on the end of a noose. They do this by adapting the Charles Porter novel for which John Wayne played one of his most iconic parts, the one-eyed Rooster Cogburn. Fans of the original ďŹ lm were horriďŹ ed that they were remaking one of the Duke’s most beloved movies. However they might not be aware that the original novel is one of the ďŹ nest pieces of American literature about the Wild West. In the book the central character is Mattie Ross (Hailee SteinďŹ eld) who is as ďŹ nely drawn as Huck Finn with a voice just as distinctive. Her father has just been killed by a ruthless murderer so after sending his body home decides to go on his trail. She hires the

meanest marshall in the territory to help her in her quest - Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges). Also tagging along is a Texas Ranger LaBoeuf who is an absurd peacock of a man as played by Matt Damon. By sticking close to the source material, particularly the youth of Mattie, they

have rejuvenated this usually male dominated world. She is a very clinical creature who is nobody’s fool and deeply brave. Still only 14 she is also wise beyond her years. This is established early on when in a protracted but hilarious scene she argues with a horse trader and out-smarts

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him. Also she slowly wins the begrudging respect of LaBoeuf and eventually Cogburn with her sassy ways. The Coens reveal themselves to be in complete control of their craft. The script particularly is one of their ďŹ nest. The formal dialogue disguises

the harshness of this world and much of the humour comes from the fancy way people talk compared with the horrible deeds they commit. They also give huge freedom to their actors especially Bridges who mumbles drunkenly through the movie as if no-one is listening. It is however

Hailee Steindfeld’s movie and she will dominate any memories you will have of the ďŹ lm. At once precocious and yet likeable this is one of the best child performances of all time. As always with their movies each element is so perfect that you will be awe at their skill. This however is a very unshowy piece with none of their bravura camera and editing tricks. Roger Deakins their photographer opts for a subtle look letting the landscape and actors do all the work rather than any strange angle or lens. They do not feel the need either to put in any quirky deadins and non-sequiturs. This reects a certain maturity in their approach which was evident in their last movie ‘The Serious Man’ and it is their most complete ďŹ lm since ‘Miller’s Crossing’. They have once again triumphed and anyone worried about bringing someone to see a Western or a Coen brother’s movie who is not a fan of either need not worry. This is one of the funniest and touching ďŹ lms they will see all year. At once very entertaining and starkly beautiful. -BY DARRAGH BYRNE

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