Kilkenny Reporter 20th April 2011

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Dramatic resuce for Irish teacher ‘You never stop worrying about your children’ says relieved mum after daughter’s escape JIM RHATIGAN KILKENNY REPORTER.IE

A BRAVE Kilkenny teacher had just been whisked to safety out of war-torn Syria as The Reporter went to press last night, Tuesday. Hollie Cremin and three teaching colleagues had only returned to her adopted Damascus after a ‘safe’ weekend in the Lebanese capital of Beirut when the streets ran red with blood after brutal killings. There were fears for the safety of the teachers and local school authorities made frantic arrangements to dash them to safety shortly before lunch yesterday. Hollie had earlier in the weekend been rushed from the Syrian capital and brought to Beirut as fears mounted that there could be rioting after Friday prayers. The Cedarwood Crescent woman and three English teachers were sheltered in a remote part of Beirut for their own safety. After a period of calm, the teachers courageously returned to school in Damascus on Sunday. But only four students turned up and their school was closed. Then in the early hours of yesterday morning all hell broke loose — less than 200 yards from where Hollie and her fellow teachers lived. Hollie had been in bed for some hours but around 2am on Tuesday when she heard gunďŹ re in an area

known as Clock Square. Reports of the dead varied from 20 to 400. Hollie’s mother, Margot Cremin got a phone call from her daughter at 9am Irish time yesterday. Hollie was packing her bags as she spoke to her mother. Then shortly before 12.30pm Irish time the teachers were given half an hour only to grab their belongings as a school minibus waited to speed them back to Beirut. Hollie is now in Limbo. She is stranded in Beirut until at least Easter Monday as arrangements are made to y the group home. It is a harrowing time for mother of three, Margot Cremin of Cedarwood Crescent, Loughboy. The teachers were ďŹ rst evacuated for their own safety as thousands of protesters gathered in several cities including the Damascus where Hollie and her colleagues taught the children of diplomats. Hollie had told her mother that she would not be able to make contact for several days as she would be sheltering in a remote part of once war-torn Beirut which did not have telephone or internet facilities. “Hollie is a brave girl and I was happy that she was in safe hands. I was looking forward to a Tuesday call to say that she was ďŹ ne. I am still worried but thank God Hollie is safe again in Beirut,â€? Margot told The Reporter. “As a mother you never stop worrying about your children. At times like this you ďŹ nd you are particularly tense.â€?

Hollie Cremin conďŹ rmed she was safe to her mum, Margot from Beirut. She ed Damascus for a second time after pro-democracy protesters were killed by the brutal regime of Bashar al-Assad

There was a stand-off on Friday when thousands of supporters were prevented from entering Damascus from the suburb Duoma by security forces who used tear gas. Also in Damascus, dozens of ‘armed men in plain clothes’ surrounded about 250 demonstrators who were gathered outside the Salam Mosque. Then after comparative calm, savage street ďŹ ghting broke out. Hollie has been teaching in

Damascus since August 2010. It is the second time that she has been caught up in troubles. She ew into Cairo Airport to meet a friend when violence raged in Egypt. That was in February and her mother did not hear from her for two and a half days. Hollie was educated at the Gaelscoil, Colåiste Pobail Osraí and St Pat’s Teacher Training College, Drumcondra, Dublin. She has a brother Ronan, a solicitor in Dublin and a sister Leanne.

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ILSON soccer coaching for boys and girls, 1st class upwards, April 26 to 29, Wandesforde School. Information, 087-0954611, 10am to 2pm. Support the local hamper in aid of the Boys’ National School and Castlecomer Male Voice Choir Lourdes Fund.

Piltown draw

Erin’s Own Hurling Club are seeking support for the Piltown draw. Tickets, Paddy Cody or committee.

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Living with drug abuse is a conďŹ dential and caring service: 056-77-23860; 086-3152246.

Eucharistic Congress Volunteers required for

the 50th international Eucharistic Congress, June 10-17. Brochures at the church door.

Local lottos

Erin’s Own ₏5,000; Vaults Sunday jackpot ₏450. Congrats to Shaskey Maguire, winner golf jackpot

At the library

Zambian born writer Paula Leyden visited the Library and met pupils from the Presentation Convent to introduce her book ‘Buttery Heart’. Photographic Society exhibition until April 30. The Nattering Knitters meet every Thursday, 10am1pm. Anyone interested in knitting, crochet, sewing and stitching is welcome. The Afternoon Book Club’s title to be discussed on April 27, 2.30 is Annie Dunne by Sebastian Barry.

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REPORTER WISHLIST THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS.... FABULOUS FEET SOMETIMES after a long day on your feet you crave the comfort and softness of sheepskin boots or slippers but you don’t want the bulk of them. These flip flops are just what you need and might just have you relegating your Uggs to the back of the wardrobe. Fluffy natural sheepskin lines the nubuck straps and footbed of these fabulously comfy flip-flops. Throw them on after work or a day’s shopping and your feet will love you. You can even throw them in the wash whenever you want. They come in adult sizes 3 to 12. Log onto www.celtic-sheepskin.co.uk for more details.

SHORT STORY SHORTS are back with a bang this spring/summer. While they are not for everybody, there are so many styles available this season it should be possible to find your perfect pair if you’d like to give them a go. This pair from A|Wear

are cut so that they would be very forgiving on any size figure. They would look equally well worn with a pair of tights or with bare legs and a pair of flat sandals. Worn with tights and a smart blouse they would even pass for office wear. The gorgeous copper colour is one of the hottest shades for summer so you will have no problems finding clothes or accessories to match.

FLOWER POWER WITH summer on the way these pretty flowers would the perfect addition to your wardrobe. Flowers brighten up any outfit and suit just about everybody. Dress up a ponytail by clipping one in beside the elastic or if you are wearing your hair down you could sweep your hair over to one side and clip one in above your ear. They would also work great as corsages and can be pinned to a cardigan or jacket at the lapel or onto a skirt or pair of trousers at the waist.

They come in a multitude of colours so you could buy one every couple of weeks until you have a selection to go with every outfit. Get yours from Accessorize, High Street, Kilkenny

SHAKER STYLE HOW many times have you invested in some flatpack furniture for it to fall apart within weeks. When it comes to buying a computer table or workdesk it’s wise to invest in something that will last. At Fineline Furniture, Hebron Industrial Estate they design all their furniture in their craft workshop. They take inspiration from the gentle curves of the grain within the natural timber, matching the colours and textures of the wood to create individual pieces of furniture. Using traditional methods of cabinet making all their drawers are dovetailed together to create a piece of furniture to last a lifetime. This Spalted Beech Shaker Desk would be perfect for an office or at home. Call (056) 7712830 for prices.

BANISH DARK CIRCLES CONCEAL and set in one portable kit with Bobbi Brown’s Creamy Concealer. This handy product blends easily to instantly cover, lift and brighten dark circles. It also helps maintain skin’s moisture levels for a smooth, virtually line-less look. Fuss-free pressed powder sets concealer for long-lasting wear. To work it to its full effect prep under-eye area with hydrating eye cream for a soft, smooth finish. For dark circles, apply corrector to brighten and neutralise discolouration. Conceal with skintone correct concealer to lift and brighten, and set with powder. Bobbi Brown products are available from Brown Thomas.

PERFECT SKIN MODERN lifestyles mean our skin needs extra support. To help it look its best you need to care for it from the inside where antiaging creams and moisturisers cannot reach. Thankfully Imedeen anti-ageing, skincare and suncare formulations work from within to improve the quality and appearance of the skin inside and out. Just as with skin, the secret to beautiful hair and nails also comes from within so the company has just launched Imedeen Hair and Nails capsules which are a targeted

formulation of silica, biotin and B-vitamins that get to the root of strong, shiny hair and nails. All you need to do is take one capsule a day with a glass of water.

WAKE UP! TOTAL Secrets eye wakeup roll-on touch from Yves Saint Laurent has been causing quite stir since it was launched recently. The brand new anti-fatigue treatment with reinforced efficiency to fight against puffiness and dark circles is on track to become as iconic as their best known product Touche Eclat. This smoothing emulsion is enriched with arnica, known for its decongesting and m micro-circulation activating properties. Simple to use, the formula is combined with a draining and ultra-fresh rollon applicator. In a flash, the eye contour area is smoothed out, clarified and rested, ready for a flawless make-up result! Get yours for €37 from www.debenhams.ie

HAIR CARE IF you have a communion, confirmation or wedding coming up then Mairead’s Hair Salon, 6 Richview, Castlecomer Road is the place to go. She offers very competitive rates with a blowdry from €15 and a cut and blowdry €35. Mairead is an experienced and highly qualified hairdresser who trained with coiffeur to the stars David Marshall and Peter Mark. She is also a qualified L’Oreal colourist. Children and men are also welcome. Open Thursday and Friday 9.30am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm. Call (056) 7770238 for an appointment.

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The Junction Hypes its sizzling summer styles CATWALK shows and live mannequins brought a taste of what Spring/ Summer fashion has to offer at a freestyle showcase in MacDonagh Junction. Models from Kilkenny’s Hype Model Management showcased key looks for the season while the live mannequins wore outfits from selected shops within the complex. Plenty of pamper treats and special discounts were on offer throughout the day including free consultations in Peter Mark’s hair salon with free treatments thrown in if clients made appointments to have their hair cut or coloured. The Health Express Pharmacy offered free mini make overs with an NYC make up artist and held a competition for a basket of NYC make up goodies. They also offered a 10% discount on NYC’s full make up range. There was also plenty for the kids to do with free face painting and a play area. The fashion shows were compered by Hype model agency boss Karen Morrissey who also offers customers a free personal shopping service

at MacDonagh Junction. A great selection of spring/summer fashion was on show with ‘50s style dresses, maxi dresses, ‘70s bohemian style dresses and peg leg trousers which are set to be one of the biggest trends this year. As well as taking influence from the ‘50s and ‘70s, the ‘20s also made its mark on the catwalk due to the success of the hit TV show ‘Boardwalk Empire’. The catwalk also featured plenty of colour blocking, orange fabric and summer prints along with a great variety of men’s work clothing and holiday wear. With affordable style and inspiring fashion being the focus of the style showcase shoppers had no problems finding their new spring/summer looks. All of the clothes on show were from MacDonagh Junction’s 50 plus stores, including its newest addition ‘The Goods Shed Market’ which offers an eclectic mix of stores, with vintage and upcycling stores to ensure a unique look for your wardrobe. Check out www. macdonaghjunction. com for more details.

Models from Kilkenny’s Hype Model Management showcased key looks for the season that are available throughout MacDonagh Junction All photography: Pat Moore

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rian Doyle will be holding an Easter Tennis Camp from Monday April 25 to Friday April 29 from 2pm5pm at Kilkenny College, open to boys and girls aged 6 to 18. If you’re looking for a fun-ďŹ lled way for your kids to improve on their tennis skills, this is the right Easter activity for you. The camp offers a safe, relaxed and fun environment for your children to practice their tennis skills. With wonderful tennis facilities, advanced coaching methodology and a positive approach to competition, the camp will enable your child to improve their skills regardless of age or previous experience, while offering a fun social experience. Brian has 25 years of playing experience and has won numerous

regional and national titles. He has been coaching full-time for 18 years and has a lot of experience in coaching children. He’ll make sure that your kids don’t just improve their tennis, but have fun as well. Participants will need to bring a tennis racket (if

possible) possible), comfortable clothing, tennis shoes, a bottle of water, some pocket money and most importantly, loads of energy. The course fee is â‚Ź95. For more information, contact Brian Doyle on 086 8714941 or email: briandoyletennis@ gmail.com

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REPORTER’S SEVEN FUN FACTS ABOUT EASTER • Easter is the only public holiday that doesn’t fall on the same date every year. • Easter is celebrated on the ďŹ rst Sunday following the full moon after the spring equinox. • The earliest date Easter can be celebrated on is March 22. This year, Easter falls on the latest date it can be celebrated, April 25. • In Medieval times, an egg-throwing festival was held in churches at Easter. The priest would throw a hard boiled egg at one of the choir boys, which

would then be tossed between them until the clock struck 12. The boy holding the egg at 12 got to keep it. • The tradition of decorating eggs is called Pysanka • Elaborate jewelled eggs were created by jeweller FabergĂŠ in the late 1800s for the Russian imperial court, to be given at Easter. These extravagant Easter presents often contained hidden surprises, as our modern chocolate eggs do today. • The ďŹ rst record of an Easter bunny is from Germany around the 1500s

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caring i staff. t ff All enquiries and visitors are welcome, contact 056 7726697 for further information.

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Shop of the week AT their studio in Castlecomer Estate Yard, Rosemarie Durr and Andrew Ludick design and make some of the best Irish craft pottery, hand made in stoneware and fine porcelain. The pottery range includes tableware, gift ware and stunning one-off artistic pieces. The shop is a treasure trove of gorgeous finds. Alongside the full range of Rosemarie and Andrew’s ceramics, you will find interior accessories, gift ware and lifestyle products

sourced by Rosemarie from Denmark, France, England and Ireland. Everything in the shop has an individual style about it that is Rosemarie Durr Pottery. Rosemarie creates exquisite hand-thrown pottery which is more reminiscent of fine china than pottery. The distinctive powder blue glaze is uplifting and would fit into any home and lifestyle. Rosemarie also hosts a fantastic pottery blog at http://rosedurr. com/blog/

Theatre of the week Devious Theatre’s ‘Shifting’ runs at No. 76 John Street until this coming Saturday night. The play is a new Kilkenny based comedy written by John Kennedy, who is associate writer with the company for the duration of their residency at Kilkenny Arts Office. It deals with themes such as bleak futures, aimlessness and misdirection, among a group of teenagers who are struggling to take their first steps into adult hood.

Described as a comedy about making the first move, it takes place at a house party as a group of young friends struggle to maintain connections before impending, college, work and uncertain futures break them up forever. As the night progresses, secrets, lies and romantic entanglements threaten to make things really messy. Tickets are on sale at the venue, online at tickets.devioustheatre. com and bookings can be made on 056 – 7794138.

Book of the week ON a cold, quiet day a man’s body is found in an abandoned apartment. His friends look on, but they’re dead, too. Their bodies found in squats and sheds and alleyways across the city. Victims of a bad batch of heroin, they’re in the shadows, a chorus keeping vigil as the hours pass, paying their own particular homage as their friend’s body is taken away, examined, investigated, and cremated. In ‘Even The Dogs’ by Jon McGregor all of their stories are laid out piece by broken piece through a series of fractured narratives. ‘Even The Dogs’ is an intimate exploration of life at the edges of society; littered with love, loss, despair, and a half-glimpse of redemption.

Product of the week MAKE sure you look the part for Barack Obama’s Irish visit with a t-shirt from www. whatsthecraicbarack.bigcartel.com. The website is selling novelty tshirts in the run up to the president’s visit. The t-shirts were conceived by Alan Curley and Kevin Devine and all garments are screenprinted and heat cured in a tunnel dryer to give a print that will last almost forever! Chose from two slogans – ‘What’s the craic Barack?’ or ‘Biffo, Barack is from **ckin Offaly’ They cost €15 each including delivery within Ireland and are available in sizes small, medium, large and extra large.

Pub of the week ANTHONY’S Inn is positioned in the centre of Piltown village in South Kilkenny, just off the Piltown by-pass. Originally Anthony’s Inn was a Bianconi coach inn and museum. Anthony’s Inn and Stables Bar were extensively refurbished in 2004 and 2005 and have been continuously altered to keep up with the times. Anthony’s has a great

reputation for food and friendly service, and the newly renovated bar — with open fireplaces and cosy atmosphere — provides an ideal location to spend a lazy afternoon or evening with friends. The Stables Bar can be hired for private functions; as a music venue, fundraisers or table quizzes. Food, bands or DJs can be provided on request to suit all requirements. Bookings should be made well in advance to avoid disappointment.

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RODNEY and Deirdre Doyle’s ‘The Motte Restaurant’ is set on the edge of the beautiful village of Inistioge overlooking the Nore river. It is a family run restaurant with great charm, with a fire burning in the Kilkenny marble fireplace, where Deirdre’s warm welcome and Rodney’s accomplished cooking using local produce ensure a relaxed and enjoyable evening. Rodney Doyle has been a member of Euro-Toques since

1992. He opened his first restaurant, Rodney’s Bistro, in Cabinteely in 1995. He moved to South Kilkenny in 2004 and

is Chef/Proprietor of The Motte Restaurant. He has competed in national and international culinary competitions, acheiving many awards and was a member of the award winning Irish team in London’s Hotelympia. He was nominated for the ‘Best Chef in County’ award in the Irish Restaurant Awards 2010. The restaurant has also been nominated in the ‘Best Restaurant’ category.

STUDENTS pursuing the Advanced Certificate in art and business at Ormonde College of Further Education have an exhibition of their artwork in the Upstairs Gallery of the Watergate Theatre until Thursday May 5. The Level 6 Advanced Certificate in art and business was introduced as a follow-on to Level 5 Certificate in Fine Art (Portfolio Preparation) course in September 2009. The course is uniquely designed to prepare student for

life as professional artists. The modules include drawing, painting, photography, art appreciation and exhibition organisation. The organisation of the exhibition is the result of the students taking individual responsibilities for all the tasks necessary for a successful exhibition and then working as a team to complete them. The exhibition displays artwork that shows a wide variety of techniques and styles from traditional landscape to abstraction.

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Fundraiser of the week A HOST of local talent will take to the Watergate Theatre at 8pm on Thursday in a bid to raise funds for Irish Autism Action. April is Autism Awareness Month and the concert will feature performances from the talented local group and several other quality acts including Dancewise Studios, Newpark, who will perform a number of energetic dance routines; ‘You’re A Star’ contestant Sharon Molloy and regular theatre performer Amy Mulholland; a set

from local band Johnny Scribble; Castlecomer Pantomime lead Sarah Brennan and the MAD Theatre Group from Mullinahone. Jason Paul Ryan will also perform songs from his new Michael Buble tribute show. The audience will also be treated to the first performance of a song from the new Alice Kyteler musical ‘The Stone’ which will open at the Watergate Theatre in October. Tickets are €10 and are available from the Watergate Box Office (056) 77 61674.

Gig of the week A SPECIAL gig to mark the 25th anniversary of Chernobyl will be held in The Set Theatre this coming Monday night. A selection of 25 songs, some original, some borrowed and some new, will be performed at the event. Some of the songs on the set list will date back to 1986 - the year when the Chernobyl disaster happened. The line up includes Paul Noonan, Liam O’Maonlai, Jamie Lawson, Clive Barnes, Bill Coleman and Ian Doyle.

Funds raised will go towards the running of a summer camp in Belarus in August. The camp takes children out of an orphanage for three weeks for rest and recuperation. These children are either too ill or too institutionalised to travel abroad so the in-country programme is an alternative route the project takes to help the lives of these children. Tickets €25 and are available from Rollercoaster Records, St Kieran’s Street (056) 7763669.

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follow the red arrows. Continue along the forest road where where you will a stone archway and will come within 200 yards of Aghaviller Church and Round Tower. If you decide to visit this site remember to return to the same junction so that you can rejoin the trail. The whole trail is six kilometres long and should take about one and a half hours to complete.

Something for Sunday WITH the good weather finally here it’s time to start getting out for some family walks again. One of the nicest signposted walks in Kilkenny is Holly Loop at Castlemorris Wood. The walk starts and finishes at the Grand Gates which lie west of the villages of Newmarket and Hugginstown and east of Kilmoganny. After you set off from the gates you will pass the Gate Lodge and

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After Dark, Matt the Miller’s @ 10pm Trad Night, Cleere’s @ 9.30pm

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Cellar Sessions, Matt the Miller’s @ 8.30pm The Kilkennys, Paris Texas @ 9pm

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

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Ham Sandwich, The Set @ 8pm Pete Fagan and Band, Matt the Miller’s @ 10pm Trad Night, Ryan’s @ 9pm Na Fianna, Lanigan’s @ 9pm Michael Buble Tribute Show, McGuinness’s Bar @ 9pm

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Divil the Bit, Lanigan’s @ 9pm Johnny Pumfrey (Jazz), Pembroke Hotel @ 8.30pm

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Absolut Style Weekend Presents: ‘Absolut You’

APRIL 18—25 Interactive Night Out, The Set @ 10pm Into the vinyl hours with D.J Ben Small, Cleere’s @ 9.30pm Karaoke Contest Heat 2, McGuinness’s Bar @ 10pm

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Absolut Style Weekend Presents: ‘Springbreak’ – 80s revival band, The Set @ 9pm T.V Jones & the Tomahawks, Cleere’s @ 10pm The O’Dwyer Brothers,Kyteler’s Inn @ 6pm The Kilkennys, Lanigan’s @ 9pm The Baries, The Pumphouse @ 9pm Andrew McGuinness and Davey Cashin, McGuinness’s Bar @ 4pm

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25 Songs for 25 Years – 25th Chernobyl Anniversary featuring: Paul Noonan (Bell X1), Jamie Lawson, Clive Barnes, Ian Doyle And Liam O’Maonlai, The Set @ 8.30pm The Briars, The Field @ 9.30. Trad Night, Cleere’s, Parliament Street @ 9.30

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AVID Gordon Green follows his stupid but funny ‘Pinepple Express’ with this even dumber but mind numbing drivel that is possibly the worst comedy ever made considering the talent involved. It tells the story of a second born prince (Danny McBride) who is jealous of his older brother (James Franco) who gets all the glory. He has recently returned from rescuing a princess (Zoey Deschanel) who is snatched back at his wedding by the evil warlock. Now the king sends his two sons off to on a quest and they meet the usual selection of characters - the wise old sage, the primitive tribe and the sassy female warrior (Natalie Portman). Gordon Green once directed wonderful indie movies like ‘All the Real Girls’ and ‘Undertow’ which won awards at festivals but nobody went to see. He has realized that most audiences are under fifteen, love dirty jokes and computer graphics which this film has unfortunately in spades without an iota of wit or genuine humor.

As a huge fan of the TV series ‘Eastbound and Down’ Danny McBride really disappoints in bringing his brash type of humor to the big screen. It is very sad to report too that James Franco and Natalie Portman, who in trying to cast off the worthy label that came with their Oscar

nominations, are terrible here. The only people who deliver any laughs are the props department whose giant minotaur penis made me chuckle, slightly. So if you are looking for a hilarious send-up of the fantasy sub-genre then look to ‘Princess Bride’ rather than this awful mess.

It falla short because it has little affection for the conventions it is sending up and lazily just peppers the script with vulgarity and swearwords instead. It seems to have been cooked up by stoned twelve year olds after a few too many games of ‘Dungeon and Dragons’

In fact as putrid as ‘Krull’ and other such ‘80s monstrosities which involved magic weapons, mechanical creatures and bad acting were they at least had a naive charm rather than this cynical failure. — DARRAGH BYRNE.

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Our Susan will cook for President Obama! JIMMY RHATIGAN JRHATIGAN@KILKENNYREPORTER.IE

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Waterford Insititute student, Susan (centre, teaching CBS students) will cook for President Barack Obama when he visits Ireland

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