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WEDNESDAY MARCH 30 2011

Match made in heaven will create 40 jobs James Stephens and Taxback.com are united »P2

Michael Thomas leaves judges licking their lips »P9

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BOUNDLESS BEAUTY AT THE BOUTIQUE Sumptuous style as Peaches pamper customers at showcase »P17

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World crown for this Marble chef’s perfect Irish stews

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Taxback.com chief, Terry Clune (centre left) and Jackie Tyrrell (centre right) at the launch of the 3-year sponsorship Pic: Pat Moore

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COMMUNITY NEWS Danesfort Parish and GAA Lotto Results for draw 27, March 21; Jackpot â&#x201A;Ź1,800 Numbers: 32-1-31. No winner Consulation â&#x201A;Ź30 - Shane Grace, Jim and Christy, Rick Cunningham, Ted Walsh, Brian Dowling Promotorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; prizes - Breda Dooley, Gerry Doyle, Eoin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Next draw, March 28, Delaneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Kells; jackpot â&#x201A;Ź1,900. Sheridanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ennisnag, April 4.

Remembrance service for stillbirths THE Maternity Department of St Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Hospital for Carlow/Kilkenny holds a Remembrance Ceremony for families who have suffered a pregnancy loss through stillbirth or miscarriage. The service isat St Fiacreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Loughboy, Kilkenny, on April 12 , 7.30pm. This is an annual event and all are welcome.

Residents hold table quiz ASHFIELD and AshďŹ eld East Residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association hold a table quiz in The Orchard House, Kilkenny on April 1. Rather aptly, there will be a special round of questions on the subject of April Foolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day. The quiz is to raise funds for the upkeep of the estate. All are welcome and there will be cash prizes.

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Clockwise from right): Alex Lawless playing the cello; Cello teacher Ruth O’Leary with student, Tara Browne, Dublin Road; Ellie Kane, Sarah Dalton and Robin Comerford of St Canice’s Co-ed 2nd and 3rd class choir. All pics: Pat Moore

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Students and tutors celebrate as hope springs from education JIMMY RHATIGAN JRHATIGAN@KILKENNYREPORTER.IE

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Over 130 adult learners receive just rewards for hard work

Adult learners and tutors on a night of celebration in Kilkenny City, as pupils received FETAC certiďŹ cates Pics: Pat Moore

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Michael Fennelly, Michael Rice, TJ Reid, Eddie Brennan and Jackie Tyrell are all sporting â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Energy Armorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wristbands

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Changing of the guard at our brilliant athletics club HE FOCUS for athletes is turning to the Track and Field season. Castlecomer will train on Tuesdays at the Community School. The club AGM addressed the need for training in Scanlon ParK, venue for the County â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Championships in May. Dynamic chairwoman and coach Majella Deevy retired after a decade of service to the club. Richard Connolly is the new chair. ďŹ lling a role which his father, Martin, ďŹ lled with distinction for years. A structure has been established to assist the secretary. Margaret Dillon is club secretary, a role she combines with that of Kilkenny county secretary. Efforts to recruit a team of coaches has created a more vibrant club. A similar

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plan is being put into action to boost administration.

Charity continues

Locals were sorry to learn that The Irish Wheelchair Association are to close their shop at Chatsworth Street. But the good news is that it is to remain open under the management of Anne Coughlan, with all proďŹ ts going to local charities.

Chess lessons

Darko Polimac is to give free chess lessons at the library. Details of a 10week course from 056-4440561.

Walk tall

People interested in walking or running the Flora Mini Marathon on June 6, in aid of MS Ireland, should ring 016781600.

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Members of Callan Heritage Society, John Lockes GAA Club and CBS Secondary School at the presentation in Callan. Inset: Frank McKenna, Principal, CBS, Philly Lynch, Callan Heritage Society and John Walker, John Lockes GAA Club with students, Ruraí Kennedy, Conor Bergin and Eoin Kennedy Pics: Pat Moore

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Members of the Thomastown and District Riding Club celebrate their win as Lancelot ‘Club of the Year’

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Young chef takes world crown with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;perfect stewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; JIMMY RHATIGAN JRHATIGAN@KILKENNYREPORTER.IE

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Michael Thomas has Sligo judges lickinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lips

Executive head chef, Joe Shannon with champion head chef, Michael Thomas

Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stew Shoulder and neck of milk fed lamb; turned vegetables; terrine of potato Rosemary; carrot and parsnip puree; Savoury Guinness and walnut scones. Bon appetit!

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How progressive and enterprising women prove they mean business

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Ann-Marie McSorley, co-ordinator; Maeve Lynch and Eimear Bergin, Kilkenny LEADER at the launch of Training Opportunities for Women (KETTOW) Pic: Pat Moore

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John O’Brien, of O’Brien’s Renault, Kilkenny presents Mary and Sean Boland with a €1000 bonus cheque after ‘A Rendezvous’ at their showroom on the Waterford Road in Kilkenny. Call O Brien’s Kilkenny on 056-7756567 for all your new Renault enquiries and after sales service.

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Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like a dame (or a witch) The extraordinary story of The Sorceress of Kilkenny, recently immortalised in a biography and soon to make it onto the stage

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From Marvel’s retro chic to Revlon’s lift... WITH AISLING HURLEY

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REPORTER WISHLIST THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS.... BALLETIC CHIC COCOROSE foldable ballet pumps, the adored footwear of ﬁlm stars, celebrities, travelnistas, shopanistas, models, career girls, yummy mummies and jet-setters is the perfect ballet pump for fashionistas to step out in for spring and summer. Stylish and uber-comfortable, the ballet pumps come folded in a chic purse, with a hidden back pocket that holds a satin mini- shoulder-bag. They are designed so that, when your feet begin to ache from wearing high-heels, you can now simply kick them off, slip into your Cocoroses, and slide your heels, along with the purse, into the shoulder-bag! They come in sizes Small (3-4); Regular (5-6) and Grande (7-8). Available online from www. cocoroselondon.com.

INTENSIVE CARE IF you suffer from dry or chapped lips then this little gem of a product will change your life. Ceralip Lipid – Replenishing Cream is the king of lip creams will sort dry lips out on no time at all. Fragrance, paraben and preservative-free, Ceralip minimises the risks of intolerance. It also has a

lovely sticky-free texture so it literally melts into the skin on application. Not only does it reconstitute severely dry, chapped lips, it can be used after medical treatments. It’s one of those products that after you try it you wonder how you ever lived without it at all. La Roche Posay products are available in numerous chemists around the city and county.

MARVEL RETRO IT’S all about the ‘70s stylewise this spring and summer. And if you are too young to remember the ‘70s first time around then this combination of flared jeans and summer top is the perfect way to emulate the look without having to resort to flowery polyester and bell bottoms. This Marvel bird embroidered top and Lola ‘70s style high waisted pocket flares are both from Monsoon and would be very flattering on any body shape or height. Team them with a pair of wedge soled shoes or sandals to create a bit of height and they will take you from day to evening and maybe even a night down the pub or beer garden.

FIRM FOUNDATION DO you dream of having perfect looking skin and of ﬁnding a foundation that will actually help improve your skin over time. If so, it might be time to try out Bare

Minerals foundation which is free of the chemicals or preservatives that can irritate skin. It may look like a powder, but it actually feels like a cream and buffs on beautifully for a natural luminous finish that never settles into fine lines or dries out skin. You get seamless blendability for an incredibly flawless, even application every time. If you are new to the product you can purchase a handy starter kit on www. debenhams.ie for €65. The ‘Get Started Kit’ comes in light, medium, dark and tan and contains everything you need for a perfect complexion.

OUT TO LUNCH... ALL parents know how essential a good meal is for the health and well-being of their children. They also know how difficult it can be to constantly think up new ideas for school lunches, especially when schools have policies as to what children can and can’t bring for break time. This Bento lunch box is just the solution. Not only does it look great, it is also leakproof, microwave safe and has double wall foam insulation so you don’t ever have to worry about food going cold. A removable divider keeps rice and vegetables separate and it has a comfortable handle for carrying. Get yours for only €14.95 at www. hsw.ie or call to their shop, Howard Storage, at Carrickmines, Dublin 18.

REVLON REVOLUTION Revlon was really on the ball when they launched this new way to give your colour a lift in between salon visits. With rich ingredients and a subtle fragrance, Nutri Color revives and refreshes your colour in just three minutes. Rediscover the blonde you want to be, the vibrant copper red head turner or the sultry rich brunette. Revlon have a shade to suit any hair colour and the deep conditioning treatment will leave your hair moisturised and smooth, with a mirror like shine. It contains no ammonia or peroxide. One thing to note though is that Nutri Color does not colour virgin hair so it is really only suitable for those that have already a colouring process done. Available from salons throughout the city and county.

MAGIC MANUKA ANYONE who uses Manuka honey loves it so much that they espouse its beneﬁts to anyone who will listen. The antibacterial honey from New Zealand’s Manuka Tree is said to have a soothing effect on sore throats and stomach ulcers and may also help to heal infected wounds. Famous for it’s unparalleled antibacterial properties, Manuka Honey has also been used to treat eye, ear, sinus and chest infections and to reduce the length and severity of the common cold. Manuka honey comes in a variety of strengths but the higher the UMF rating is, the higher the anti-bacterial activities are. It is available in all good local health food shops and some supermarkets.

FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY SOFTIME Flotation Treatment is one of the most amazing treats you can give your body. It involves a waterbed that provides possibly the best support a body can get. As the waterbed is laid upon, the water is displaced to contour the entire shape of the body and therefore provide full support. With soothing heat and even distribution of body weight, the waterbed is incredibly kind on injured joints and muscles. A vibration system transmits resonance throughout the waterbed while an infrared sway delivers the optimum balance to provide pleasant body warming. Infrared heat is ideal to enhance the infusion process of vitamin, mud or seaweed wraps. Available from The Spa at Mount Juliet.

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Beauty and the Boutique: Happiness you can buy....

S wedding, communion and conﬁrmation season fast approaches Peaches Boutique on St Kieran’s Street held a customer evening to showcase the fantastic range they have on offer. The well stocked boutique newly opened last November and has already become a ﬁrm favourite among Kilkenny’s most stylish. The shop also attracts a high number of customers from around the country who are able to view their extensive range of clothing, jewellery and scarves on facebook before making the journey. For those who can’t make it to Kilkenny, Peaches offer a service where they will post items the very next day and offer a full refund if the clothing is not suitable. Owned by Andrea Lyons and Siobhán Forrest, the two women carried out extensive research into the labels they wanted to stock in the shop and travelled all around the world to ensure they were on top of the latest trends and fashions. Both have backgrounds in fashion and have taken part in courses in marketing, personal styling and high fashion.

Siobhán has worked in retail for more than eight years and managed a very well known and successful high street retail store. Andrea has a degree in design and specialised in visual merchandising, which is reflected in the shop’s elegant surroundings. They chose Kilkenny as the ideal venue for their shop after they carried out market research. “We like Kilkenny. It’s a buzzing place and it gets a lot of the tourist trade,” Andrea told The Reporter. New stock arrives every week and some of the labels stocked include Kate Fearnley, Fever, Soma London, Great Plains, Saint Tropez, Bl^nk, Blush, Tolaby, InWear, Part Two and Lipsy. The customer evening featured a talk on this season’s must haves by personal stylist Karen Morrissey, underwear advice by Bridget Kearney of Belle Femme and a fashion show that highlighted some ideal outfits for the races, weddings, communions, confirmations and some casual looks. Call Andrea at 086 0628292 or email peachestheboutique@ gmail.com to arrange after hours opening or for further details.

Clockwise from main: Owners, Siobhán Forrest and Andrea Lyons with wise words for the fashionista; model, Jenny White; model Eva Hanley; Siobhán and Andrea with Eva Jenny with just a tiny fraction of the sumptuous outﬁts on offer at Peaches Boutique All photography: Pat Moore

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Shop of the week VINTAGE Emporium at The Goods Shed, MacDonagh Junction is an eclectic mix of antiques, interiors and vintage fashion. If you’re looking for an exclusive gift or an unusual piece for your home, you’ll be sure to ﬁnd it at this brand new shop to Kilkenny where they focus on selecting individual handmade pieces to sell at competitive prices. Whether it’s vintage or contemporary styles that you’re looking for - they both represent

style and sophistication for 2011. The shop offers a wide range of items including 19th century furniture, glassware, ceramics, vintage, retro and designer fashion and accessories, interiors and leading edge furniture. Open Monday to Wednesday 10am – 6pm, Thursday and Friday 10am – 7pm, Saturday 10am - 6pm and Sunday 12 noon – 6pm. Find the shop on Facebook or email vintageemporium10@gmail. com for more details.

Theatre of the week KILKENNY’S Devious Theatre Company return with the second part of their ‘In The Future When All’s Well’ season of work with ‘Shifting’. The play is a brand new Kilkenny based comedy written by John Kennedy, who is the associate writer with the company for the duration of their residency in No. 76 John Street. It tells the story of a house party that takes place in the Sycamores area of Kilkenny City where a group

of young friends attempt to kick off their last summer together before going their separate ways to college, work and uncertain futures. However secrets, lies, gatecrashers and soiled carpets threaten to ruin the night before the celebrations can even get started. The show is directed by John Morton and runs at No. 76 John Street from April 18 – 23. Tickets are available from www.tickets. devioustheatre.com and there’s a limited capacity each night.

Book of the week ‘IRISH Country Houses’ by the Knight of Glin takes the reader on a tour of ten grand Irish country houses, still occupied by their original families. The Knight of Glin and James Peill tell the tale of some of the more colourful inhabitants, whilst the specially commissioned photographs by James Fennell capture the distinctive personalities of the owners: a red silk bellpull against green ﬂoral wallpaper, a drawer full of 200-year-old love letters, the curve of a wonderfully carved antique chairs. This is a book for lovers of Ireland, history or decoration. Published by Vendome Press.

Product of the week IF you eat your breakfast while listening to the radio in the morning then you need to get yourself the Breville Radio Toaster. Cleverly combining two kitchen essentials, the Breville Radio Toaster packs both food and entertainment to deliver perfectly cooked toast and your favourite music, news and sports. So whether you’re grabbing some breakfast and need to check the weather and traffic updates or are winding down with a late-night snack and some relaxing tunes, you need only the one handy and compact appliance. It’s a perfect space saver if you are short of room, too. €64.99 from your nearest Argos.

Pub of the week CLEERE’S pub on Parliament Street, Kilkenny needs no introduction. The well known pub has been hosting gigs, plays, comedy shows and parties for years and is famous the length and breadth of the country and beyond. Now under new management the bar and theatre have an exciting lineup planned for the coming months including ‘Hamell On Trial’ on Sunday, April

10, Liam O’Maonlaí on Saturday, April 16 and Kilkenny’s own ‘TV Jones & The Tomahawks on Sunday, April 24. Whiskey aﬁcionados will be delighted with the fact that Cleere’s offers over 70 different brands of the spirit. Just ask Johnny behind the bar and he will be delighted to show you a few. If you have yet to experience all the charm that Cleere’s, you won’t fail to be impressed by the warm welcome you receive.

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I you don’t have time to cook IF dinner d some evening then you could c always consider ordering a Dimono’s D pizza. You can either call to their premises p at No.2 Green Street or o you can order online at www. dominos.ie. d Ordering over the internet ccouldn’t be easier. Just log on, ttick the boxes beside the food you want to order and then y pay with your laser or credit p card and the food will then be

delivered straight to your front door. You can even watch your order’s progress online as it goes through all the stages so you will know when to expect your delivery. And if pizza isn’t your thing they have plenty of other options to choose from including chicken strippers, potato wedges, garlic bread, chicken kickers, ice-cream and cheese cake. There are also plenty of options available for vegetarians also!

Exhibition of the week DUBLIN based painter Mairead O’hEocha exhibits at Butler Gallery until Sunday, May 1. This exhibition is comprised of a selection of works made by the artist over the last ﬁve years. O’hEocha’s work follows a timeline where castles, ﬁelds, garages and housing estates map the layered histories of the South-East of Ireland. The new motorways of the region now link everywhere with the European mainframe and have,

she says, dramatically reduced the traffic of country roads. For her,

the rural rhythms of the backroads seem to be retreating in time and in tandem with the acceleration of nearby motorway traffic. This temporal landscape allows O’hEocha to pursue her continued interest in ‘the speciﬁcs of place’. Here the parallel timeframes of these roads afford real sites for questioning what is unique and what is universal. These works are meticulously balanced and present a focused clarity that is densely layered.

Fundraiser of the week SIGN up now for the Spar Great Ireland Run that takes place on Sunday, April 10 in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. Participants can chose from a number of charities to run for including the Marie Keating Foundation, Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services and The 3Ts (Turn the Tide of Suicide), Spar’s charity of the year. The 3Ts aims to heighten awareness of suicide in Ireland and to raise funds to help lower

suicide rates through a dedicated helpline ‘1Life’ (Free phone 1-800-24-7-100), and through research, educational support and intervention. Over 600 people in Ireland are estimated to die through suicide annually, one in six suicide deaths are males under 25 years. It is anticipated that the Great Ireland Run will attract record numbers with 12,000 participants expected to tog out on the day. Log onto www.greatirelandrun.org to sign up.

Gig of the week KILKENNY’S popular Blues Club is back up and running in Cleere’s Theatre, Kilkenny. The club runs occasionally with the next event taking place this coming Friday night. The club is open to all singers and musicians so anyone who want to get up on stage to sing or play are invited to attend. Usually the music is either blues or blues related and instruments are always available for visiting musicians or those who get inspired to perform a few impromptu tunes.

The Blues Club originally started in ‘The Pumphouse’ in 1991 and was hosted there every friday night for over two years. After this the venue moved to ‘Biddy Earlys’ and the club continued to run here for another year and a half. Around 2006 there was a short re-emergence; this time in Cleere’s Theatre. It’s a pretty informal night so no need to book in ﬁrst. Just arrive and be ready to entertain or be entertained.

Something for Sunday FONDLY known as ‘the littlest ﬂea market with the biggest heart’, the Little Ghost Flea market is one of the best places to spend a Sunday. The market that is held from 11am to 5pm the odd Saturday and Sunday every month is a treasure trove of beautiful and interesting things. Rummage around a great selection of vintage toys, comics and art books. There is also original

art work for sale along with some unique bits and pieces for you to

browse through. Comb through the rails of clothes for both ladies and gents. Flick through the huge selection of CDs, vinyl and DVDs and feel free to have a listen if you’re curious. Little Ghost Gallery is on Coach Road, just off Dean Street. Email littleghostgallery@gmail.com for details of upcoming markets or ﬁnd ‘Little Ghost Gallery’ on Facebook.

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THEATRE WILD HARVEST Director Ger Cody

WELCOME revival of this excellent play, it examines the boredom and horror of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;80s rural Ireland where emigration and unemployment were as prevalent as they are now. It tells the story of a group of friends in a small parish. The main character Colm lives on the farm with his uncle Larry who despises all his buddies who come to call. Most of all Pat who lives to taunt everyone he meets and two brothers Finbar and Donal, a pair of harmless wasters. The only exception is Leo his best friend who is from a respectable family and is about to emigrate. Meanwhile there is Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife Kay who tries to keep the peace between everyone. They joke, argue and ďŹ ght over the course of the play while we see the divisions grow between friends and family because of the desperate times. As a snapshot of a dark period in Irish history this play really works. That is not to say it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hilariously funny. The banter between the lads makes it hugely entertaining especially in the scenes where they re-enact pretend boxing matches and mock each other about their sexual prowess. This is a deeply violent play also where the simmering hatred soon boils to the top and there is always a tension beneath the boredom.

This is however what it captures best- the mind boggling tedium of waiting around for jobs, love and life to begin that a young person of any era can relate to. Much credit to this latest â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Watergateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; production must go to Ger Cody who expertly cast and directed this group of young

actors. Much like their version of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Kings of the Kilburn High Roadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, which it would make a great companion piece with, it is everything that is great about local theatre. The acting is of a professional standard while the subject matter reďŹ&#x201A;ects the lives of the audience watching. Most of all

there is the courageous blocking by Cody. He is not afraid to let moments hang on stage to show the paused lives of these people and while never breaking the natural feel of the play it is quite experimental at points. This must be the inďŹ&#x201A;uence of the Devious Theatre boys who it

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called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mothering Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Servants would go home to see their families, bringing cakes and sweets to their mothers. This custom was called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;going a-motheringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Each mothe mother would receive a simnel-cake and mothers simnelwould give a blessing to their chi children. â&#x20AC;˘T â&#x20AC;˘The odds of a woman d delivering twins is 1-in33. Her odds of having 3 ttriplets or other multiple b births is approximately 1-in-539. 1â&#x20AC;˘In humans, most multiple births involve twins - about once in every 33 births. By contrast, triplets tr naturally occur about once in every 7,900 births and quadruplets about once in every 705,000 births. â&#x20AC;˘Interestingly, in most languages, the word for mother begins with the letter â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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