Kilkenny Reporter 5th May 2011

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WEDNESDAY MAY 5 2011

Love is ‘a dish of good stuff’ for the happy Graig couple Abbey wedding with a difference

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Gerry Rafter is new Federation chief »P3

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ENJOYING THE SPORT OF KINGS It was a photo finish for Larissa Boland and Ciara O’Callaghan at Gowran Park ‘s holiday race meeting

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Our man is now VFI’s main man

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KILKENNY REPORTER 04 05 2011

Our new Aldi store brings 15 new jobs AISLING HURLEY AHURLEY@KILKENNYREPORTER.IE

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Bredaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful day rivals the royals for touch of class Groom keeps on trucking, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not your average fare for wedding with a difference JIM RHATIGAN KILKENNY REPORTER.IE

IT WAS Graignamanaghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s answer to the Royal Wedding. On the same day as Prince William and Kate Middleton were tying the knot in Westminster Abbey in London, a local girl was marrying the love of her life in the 13th Cistercian Monastery that is Duiske Abbey.

The weddings had much in common, devoted couples, beautiful people and friendly families. But there were many signiďŹ cant differences too. There was no horse-drawn carriage.

The Graig groom drove to the ceremony in his own truck while the bride was driven by a neighbour, in a BMW. The menu was a little different too. Top of the bill of fare at a reception in the Rhu Glen in South Kilkennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Slieverue was bacon and cabbage, while some enjoyed turkey and ham or salmon.

Friday was a day to remember for Breda Murphy of Newtown, Graignamanagh and Anthony Hayes of Dungarvan, Co Waterford who ďŹ rst met at a sheep shearing competition in The Nire Valley ďŹ ve years ago.

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friend of the Murphy family, jetted in from his parish in France to marry the couple.

It was a case of history being repeated as 14 years ago when Fr Sean was ordained in Duiske Abbey, the brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother looked after the catering at the celebrations in The Abbey Hall.

Sixteen relatives ďŹ&#x201A;ew from the US while three came from Spain and there were guests too from all over Ireland.

Anthony, a driver for Southern Gas, Clonmel, is son of Declan and Nellie Hayes while Breda who works in Daybreak is daughter of Joan and Michael Murphy.

Bridesmaids were Bredaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister Mary Muphy and

cousins Jennifer and Rebecca Murphy. Flower girls were Louise Murphy and Lauren Dunphy.

Bestman was the groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother, Billy Hayes while groomsmen were Declan Hayes and nephew Oisin McSweeney. Darragh Kenealy and Billy Murphy were page boys.

The couple are touring Ireland on their honeymoon. They will live in a new home in Tinnapark, Graignamanagh.

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OBITUARY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; LARCHFIELD LOSES A GREAT FRIEND

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HE UNTIMELY passing of Marie Coyne, LarchďŹ eld Estate, Kilkenny, was heard of with sadness at the Bridge Club ub and the Active Retirement Group..

But it was in LarchďŹ eld d where Marie and husband d Tom had lived for many years that the loss was felt most. With son and daughter, Brendan and Fiona, who now live in Dublin, the Coynes are deservedly popular in St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish.

The huge turnout at thee funeral bore testimony to o the esteem in which the family is held. Marie was always concerned about the welfare of her family, neighbours and

extended family. She was a quiet and unassuming woman.

She was a regular at St. Fiacreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church and at Requiem Mass Fr Dan Carroll spoke of her involvement with the invol parish par and with the Active Retirement Re Choir.

Marieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children and grandchildren were a g source s of great pride to her he and the accidental death of a grandchild de some som years ago caused her great pain. Weekends away with her he husband Tom to scenic parts of Ireland Irelan gave Marie great enjoyment.

The former Marie Quinn of Dean Street, Kilkenny was a long-time

employee of The Monster House and as a young girl she was a playing member of the now defunct Monster House Tennis Club. The couple lived for a time at Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Green.

Members of the Bridge Club formed a guard of honour and her coffin was carried by members of the family. The Active Retirement Choir sang at Mass.

Marieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was buried in St Kieranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cemetery and her Monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mind Mass is on May 8, 9.30am in St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish Church.

Chief mourners: Tom Coyne (husband); Brendan (son); Fiona (daughter), grandchildren: Shane, Conor and Lorna Doolan; Katie and Ashling Coyne; son-in-law Conor Doolan and daughter-in-law Maria Coyne.

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ORMER tourism officer, Pat Nolan will ďŹ nish up his information walks next week in Castlecomer.

Pat will offer advice on the Tidy Towns competition, point out features of the town, answer questions and discuss any topics which may arise while walking around the town.

The evening is open to all Tidy Town/Development Association Groups or individuals interested in learning more about the competition. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to ring the Environmental Awareness Officer on 056-7794487.

The walk is today, Wednesday, 7.30. meeting point is the library and the amble takes two hours.

Castlecomer U16 girls (main); Chloe Tyrrell, Laura Greene, Kelly Doyle, Rachel Lenihan and Orla Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill enjoy their success (right)

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Castlecomer - Penvenan twinning committee held their 10th anniversary celebration of the signing of the twinning charter in Castlecomer hall on Saturday, 11.30am. A group has travelled from Penvenan.

Parish radio

Sets may be purchased at Hennessyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Kilkenny street

Seminars

Life in the spirit seminars began yesterday, Tuesday.

Lottos

GAA Lotto â&#x201A;Ź 5,300; Golf â&#x201A;Ź2,600; Vaults jackpot â&#x201A;Ź550.

Athletics

Castlecomer Athletic Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young athletes highlighted their enthusiasm when a strong contingent travelled to St Senanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. In Kilmacow were Caoimhe and Cathal Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly, Aoife Cahalan, Aine Curry, Roisin Allen, Alan, Kevin and Sarah Smyth, Tommy and Molly Coogan, James and Ellen Buggy, John Kevin Malone, Ross and Nicky Connolly, and Conor and Katie Clarke.

Molly Coogan and Katie Clarke were ďŹ nalists at U9/10 while Conor Clarke was second over 80m and ďŹ rst over 300m at U11.

Training involves sessions at The Community School and at Scanlon Park.

Brow Rangers John Joe Kelly, representing Castlecomer Community School, won gold in junior shot putt and silver in discus, while Tommy Quirke won bronze in minor discus at the South Leinster Schools Championships.

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GINGHAM GLORY NOTHING screams summer more than gingham so why not brave the heights of these little beauties and look classy as well as stylish this season.

At 13cm high they are not for the feint hearted but they offer such a striking silhouette they are well worth it.

These shoes are very well finished with a gingham fabric upper and an adjustable ankle strap that not only looks pretty but also gives the wearer great stability for walking.

These wedges would look equally good with a dress or a pair of this season’s peg leg trousers. They are €90 on http://ie.schuh. co.uk/

BEACH BEAUTY BEACH weather is finally here and there is nothing more scary than having to strip off and bare your body to the world after a winter of woolly jumpers and opaque tights.

This great swimsuit from www.asos.com will do wonders to hide your wobbly bits and make the most of the best parts of your figure.

With a bandeau style it means you will get a smooth tan without strap marks and the tie at the waist will allow you to cinch it in and give yourself the curvy contour you have always dreamed of.

The playful tropical print also works well to project a summer look while also giving you some camouflage.

HAIR THERAPY ITCHY scalp conditions can drive you mad and leave you wanting to tear your hair out. Help is at hand however, with Capasal therapeutic shampoo. It contains three active ingredients - coal tar, coconut oil and salicylic acid.

Coal tar has mild antiseptic and antiinflammatory effects, and relieves itching.

Salicylic acid works by breaking down keratin, a protein that forms part of the skin structure and coconut oil helps to soften the skin.

Simply massage it into wet hair and the scalp for several minutes until a rich lather is produced. Rinse thoroughly and say goodbye to problems associated with psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis or dandruff.

Capasal is available in most chemists.

LIGHTEN UP BRING a gentle glow to your room with these coloured glass lanterns from Matthew Williamson.

The soft colours light up beautifully as the gold rim, candle holder and handle brings a bold flair to these stylish lanterns.

They would look equally stunning dotted around a garden for a late evening garden party or barbecue as the tealights would be well protected from the elements.

They are available from www.debenhams. ie for €9 each so you could afford to buy one in every colour. Available in green, pink and blue they would brighten up any home or make an ideal present for someone special.

EYE TRANSFORMER THIS brilliant ‘Eye Transformer’ eye shadow will convert your shadows into brand new shades. With four opalescent shadows to choose from you can wear them alone, under, over or in combination with your other makeup.

The opal tones transform your dark colour into a new shimmering hue.

You can have great fun experimenting with all the colour combinations that are possible.

You can by ‘Eye Transformer’ from elf (eyes lips face) www.eyeslipsface.co.uk for only €4 plus postage. They have many amazing offers on the site with eyeshadow, lipstick, foundation, powder, blusher and nail varnish starting at only €1.70. And don’t be put off by the low prices – these products really work!

BANISH FAKE TAN SMELLS LOVE summer but hate the smell of fake tan? This revolutionary new product from Xen Tan will really change your life.

Scent Secure is a breakthrough product in tanning technology that will

lock out the unpleasant smells associated with any fake tan product. It contains a special molecule which surrounds the active tanning ingredient DHA that causes the traditional ‘fake tan smell’.

It is enriched with powerful ingredients and a firming complex which leaves skin feeling wonderfully nourished, lifted and firm so it is a real treat for the skin.

Providing oil-free moisture and hydration for all skin types, it can be used both before and after self-tan application.

Xen Tan products are availablefrom www.debenhams.ie or www.xen-tan.ie.

SUN SENSE IF you suffer from sensitive skin it can be difficult to find a suncream for your face that doesn’t sting or bring you out in a rash. If you have yet to try La Roche Posay you might be surprised at how gentle it is on your skin yet ultra powerful against the damaging rays of the sun.

When it comes to protecting your face you should consider wearing as high a factor as possible as sun damage can not be undone and can be very ageing in later years.

This Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Fluid Extreme offers ultra UVA and UVB protection. Although it is incredibly light on the skin it is also water resistant which is a bonus if you tend to sweat a bit in the heat.

La Roche Posay is available in most Kilkenny chemists.

CAVEMAN TRAINING RELEASE your inner strength with some Caveman Training by Ireland’s Strongest Man, James Fennelly.

Caveman Training will not only make you fitter, stronger and improve your endurance, it is also great fun.

It involves a calculated mix of traditional and novel strength and conditioning exercises and prides itself in its specificity as much as its difficulty. It produces fast and measurable results whether you are seeking muscle mass and definition or looking to boost performance in a particular sport or activity.

Classes are held at The Training Rooms at 11 O’Loughlin Road. Contact James at 086 8771604 for details.

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VERYBODY has a story about hair, whether it’s a bad haircut or colour they received, a radical hairstyle that caused them to get into trouble, falling out hair, unmanageable hair or the decision they made to either go grey or resort to dye.

A wonderful exhibition entitled ‘Roots’ in Kilkenny Design Courtyard Gallery tapped into this notion of what hair means to individuals and how their identities are built up and sometimes torn apart by their hair.

A large mountain of hair that was a mixture of curly, straight, frizzy, black, grey, red, brown and blonde hair provided the main focal point of the exhibition. The hair was collected from Kilkenny salons in the month leading up to the exhibition.

A lonely looking bunch of dreadlocks lay on a windowsill.

They were donated by 20-year-old Kilkennyman Darren Scanlon who said he sees dreadlocks as a sign of wisdom. With his hair in dreadlocks he said he felt individual and often had his hair touched by people, especially children.

After a year and a half he began to find his dreadlocks hard to maintain and sometimes they

Musician, Kairen Waloch gets some attention to her hair from Marie Costello and Chloe Cantwell (7) (left); Three of the organisers, Marie Costello, Trish Fox and Cathy Power Pic: Pat Moore

invited judgements from members of the public. “One morning I decided to let them go as they were just getting too heavy. Now I feel much better, lighter and more airy with less dandruff and no judgemental comments. My head is clutter free both inside and out,” he said.

Another brave participant, 49-year-old Colette Edwards, shaved her hair and wrote about how it made her feel. “When I looked in the mirror I got a shock.

It’s strange to see the shape of your head,” she said.

“The nakedness of the head brings a kind of compassion and kindness towards the self because the head feels vulnerable and the rest of the body wants to protect it,” she explained.

She said her identity as Colette and as a woman seemed to lessen and her connection to spirit increased. “I recognise myself as

Treat yourself to this ‘facial’ for your hair with the Maria Dowling range

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reative Hair Design, High Street, have a great special offer available for clients during May with the introduction of a brand new natural hair treatment from the ‘Maria Dowling’ range.

The ‘Ritual Hair and Scalp Clay’ treatment is like a ‘facial’ for the hair and scalp and is designed to counteract lacklustre, unmanageable hair caused by external aggressors, stress, over-styling and product overload. It is also excellent in reformulating scalp conditions such as dandruff and psoriasis.

This intensely cleansing and revitalising masque, boasts a unique combination of natural, powerful ingredients used in the highest concentrations to deliver results you can see and feel even after just a single treatment.

The May special offer includes a free ‘Ritual Hair and Scalp Clay’ treatment worth €20 for all clients of the salon. New clients can also avail of 25% discount on their first appointment.

Owner Maria McEvoy provides a professional

The Maria Dowling treatment is available at Creative Hair Design throughout May, go on, what are you waiting for?

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one-to-one service for every client. She trained in many of the top salons in the country and has an in-depth knowledge of colour, colour

correction and the most upto-date techniques.

Contact Maria on 087 2210619 for an appointment.

a human being. Ego is diminished.

Being 49 means I am less interested in physical appearance.

Life forces you to get less vain as you get older.”

Other exhibits included a baby’s first curl, hair dressing implements, a video vox pop of people talking about their hair and what it means to them and a wall where people

were invited to post comments.

Organisers of the exhibition Trish Fox, Marie Costello, Cathy Power and Vered Zur met at a ‘Building Cultural Communities’ course at the Drum Centre, McDonagh Junction.

Roots was a fringe event of Kilkenny Rhythm & Roots Festival 2011.

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Shop of the week YESTERDAYS on Patrick Street in the city is probably one of the prettiest shops in Ireland. Running since 1987, the shop seeks to source and promote design-led products for the home. Yesterdays’ reputation has been built on an ability to rediscover the forgotten beauty of the past.

A visit to the shop offers a little slice of luxury, with covetable products adorning every shelf.

Prices are reasonable but they also have great sales so if you have

your eye on something you’d never know you might get lucky.

Why not visit their beautiful website www.yesterdays.ie where you can bag yourself a ‘Tick Tock’ offer. Every day a selection of pieces is added to the list and Yesterdays reduce the price until the items sell. As items sell a limited number of new items are added to the list.

Products include mirrors, lamps, candles, pictures, lifestyle books, photo frames and household items.

Theatre of the week ‘FROM Page To Stage’, a variety show by ‘Stagedoor’ comes to the Watergate Theatre at 8pm on Saturday, May 7 and 3pm on Sunday May 8.

‘Stagedoor’ is a stage school in Stoneyford, Co Kilkenny that caters for five to sixteen year olds.

The cast will perform songs from various decades of music including the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s right up to present day hits from the likes of Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Adele, Alexandra Burke,

and Glee. Younger members of the group will invite the audience along on their ‘Big Adventure’ while the senior class will perform a mini panto with a very modern twist.

Produced by Sheila Raggett and Rose Kelly with choreography

by Shauna Kelly and costumes

by Teresa Lee, the show offers a great night of entertainment for all the family. Tickets from the Watergate Theatre (056) 77 61674.

Book of the week FROM one of Ireland’s best known and most listened to radio programmes comes a wonderful new selection of original Irish writing, ‘Sunday Miscellany - A Selection from 2008 – 2011’ by Clíodhna Ní Anluain.

First broadcast by Sunday Miscellany on RTÉ Radio 1, these essays, reports, poems, travel writings and personal accounts of events by an eclectic mix of contributors are sure to delight and fascinate readers. Sunday Miscellany is the prime forum for emerging and established writers today, and this selection includes writing by John F Deane, Pat Boran, Mary Kenny, John McKenna and Joseph O’Connor.

Product of the week WITH water shortages becoming part of everyday life and the introduction of water charges imminent, now is the time to put an Uisce Bagga in your toilet cistern.

Uisce Bagga is a user friendly water saving device that when filled with water and placed into your toilet cistern will save one litre of water per flush - every flush. It costs €4.50, is maintenance free and lasts forever.

We all use the toilet an average of six times per day. This equates to an annual saving of 5,000 litres of water in a two-toilet house. On a national scale this adds up to 10 billion litres.

Log onto www.uiscebagga.ie to get yours.

Pub of the week THE Rock Bar on the Freshford Road has been hosting customers for more than 100 years.

Facilities include an extensive beer garden that would be perfect for any type of outdoor social function. It also offers a children’s playground, a BBQ area, a live music area, outdoor lighting and a spacious seating area.

It’s roomy and would be an ideal venue for a marquee. Catering can

also be provided for small private parties.

A popular sporting pub, The Rock regularly show live sport on large flat-screen tvs.

Situated just outside the city, it overlooks lush green fields and is a nice retreat from busy city life.

This warm and inviting pub has earned its popularity by taking great care of its customers and by adopting a praiseworthy motto ‘To serve a good pint in a clean pub at a fair price’

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TREAT yourself or your family, friends, work colleagues and clients to a special dining experience at the beautiful Riverside Restaurant in The Rivercourt Hotel. It offers award winning modern cuisine with a hint of the Mediterranean.

The spacious restaurant is designed to reflect the classic beauty of Kilkenny Castle and its surroundings with plenty of natural light, elegant Georgian style furniture and extensive

views i off th the river, i fframed db by llarge windows.

Their team of highly trained chefs offer a broad menu of

international cuisine, with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients.

At the Kilkenny River Court Hotel they believe a great hotel should offer more than just a comfortable bedroom and a good night’s sleep. It should create an environment that will awaken your senses. This is one of the many intangible qualities you’ll experience there, making the Kilkenny River Court Hotel as individual as its location.

ARTIST Jen Castle is holding ‘Recycle’ morning mosaic workshops from 10am – 1pm on Monday, May 9; Wednesday, May 11 and Friday, May 13.

Bring along a broken treasured piece of crockery or broken plates or cups sourced from charity shops.

The course costs €75, including materials and tea and coffee. Email jenettecastle@gmail.com.

Jen is also taking part in an open studio weekend entitled ‘Recycled And New’ at The Studio’

Bennettsbridge. Other contributing artists include Cristina Gracia - felt art; Ciara O’Sullivan - ceramic art and Tunde Toth - paper art.

The exhibition is open from 11am to 5pm on Saturday May, 14 and Sunday May 15.

Jen has a background in fine art and degrees in architecture from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Durban, South Africa. Now living in Kilkenny, she works from her studio space, Castlerin Studios and workshops, at ‘The Studio’.

and Alzheimer Home Care on the Waterford Road. For further information or to donate items or unwanted gifts, please call Ruth or Catherine on (056) 7771230.

Staff and friends of the Centre are also taking part in the Stoneyford

10km challenge on Sunday, May 22.

They are looking for more people to join up so get your sponsorship card by calling Ruth or Margaret at (056) 7771230. The run/walk leaves Stoneyford Village at 12.30pm and should appeal to all including the seriously competitive athlete to the casual jogger, the dedicated walker or carefree stroller

Exhibition of the week

Fundraiser of the week THE Alzheimer Society sale which was to have taken place at Cillin Hill market on April 30 will now be held this coming Saturday from 10am to 3pm. The sale of a wide range of items – good quality cosmetics, new clothes, ornaments, household goods, books, DVDs and homemade confectionery – will be in aid of the Alzheimer Day Centre

Gig of the week DON Mescall will record his album ‘The Growing Years’ live in the intimate surrounds of the Hole In The Wall this weekend. Since releasing his debut album ‘Innocent Run’ in 2006, Don’s reputation as a songwriter has sky-rocketed with his songs being snapped up by a diverse range of top pop, country, folk and even classical artists and reaching the top of the charts on international shores.

Don has worked with many leading names in the music industry, such as

The Backstreet Boys, Ronan Keating, Francis Black and many more.

Special guests include Aishling de Clair (Friday night) and Shea Healy (Saturday night). Don will play an afternoon gig open to all ages at the venue on Sunday. Doors: 3pm Tickets €15 are on sale from Rollercoaster Records, St Kieran’s Street. Both Friday and Saturday night shows are already sold out.

Doors: 7.30pm. Tickets for the Sunday show are also available on the door.

Something for Sunday TAKING place on Sunday May 15 at 4pm in Castalla Hall, Ballytobin, Callan is a concert by mezzo soprano Bridget Knowles and pianist Malcolm Proud.

The recital will commemorate the centenary of Gustav Mahler’s death in 1911 and will include the sing cycle ‘Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen’ and works by Hugo Wolf, Madeleine Dring and Henry Duparc.

The beautiful rich mezzo soprano voice of Bridget Knowles has

graced many top national and international stages including the National Concert Hall, the Queen

Elizabeth Hall in London and the Händel-Halle in Germany. She leads the vocal studies programme of the Music BA at Waterford IT and is director of WIT Chamber Choir.

Malcolm proud made his BBC Proms debut as harpsichord concerto soloist with Sir John Gardiner and the English Baroque Soloists in 2010. He is a founder member of Camerata Kilkenny.

Tickets: €15 (€10 oaps and students).

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Roots & Rye, Rafter Dempseys @ 3pm The Barflies, Ryan’s @ 7.30pm Little Miss Higgins, Cleere’s @ 4pm Stacie Collins, Paris Texas @ 9pm

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

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Divil the Bit, Lanigan’s @ 9pm

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Paddy Casey, The Set @ 8pm ‘From Page to Stage’ presented by Stagedoor, Stoneyford, Watergate Theatre @ 8pm

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Wallis Bird, The Set @ 8pm Movie Night, Billy Byrne’s @ 8.30pm Open Mic Night, Ryan’s @ 9pm

‘From Page to Stage’ presented by Stagedoor, Watergate @ 3pm The O’Dwyer Brothers, Kyteler’s Inn @ 6pm The Barflies, The Pumphouse @ 9pm The best of American folk with the Duvets, Cleere’s @ 7pm

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

The Briars, The Field @ 9pm After Dark, Matt the Miller’s @ 10pm Trad Night, Cleere’s @ 9.30pm

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FILM THOR Director Kenneth Branagh

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HE blockbuster season has kicked off with this loud fun piece of bombastic ďŹ&#x201A;uff â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is everything you to want to help your popcorn digest.

In this comic adaptation the arrogant Marvel hero is ďŹ&#x201A;ung from Asgard by Odin (Anthony Hopkins) and ends up in our world where he is crashed into by Natalie Portman. The usual gags about an alien lost in a strange realm are made as he ďŹ&#x201A;ings coffee cups and people about the place in his search for his hammer so he can return to his rightful throne.

Meanwhile dark forces are plotting against Odin and he will have to come to the rescue.

At the helm of this ďŹ lm is Kenneth Branagh a strange name to see on this type of movie. Long the darling of Shakespearean adaptations the producers must have thought he would bring some gravitas to proceedings.

Thankfully he goes in the opposite direction and plays it â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;tongue in cheekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reveling in the absurdity of the set-up and characters. Much like Jon Favreauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iron Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ďŹ lm this sure-footedly knows when to giggle and when to blow things up.

He is helped in no small part by the casting of an unknown- Chris Hemsworth. In bravely picking someone that we are not familiar with there is no baggage. He plays it with such commitment that it makes it all the funnier when he is at odds with his situation.

Natalie Portman seems too to be having a ball with a character that is actually well written with some of the best lines where she shows real comedic timing.

Anthony Hopkins though is worth the admission alone - he is not so much eating the scenery as Odin but devouring the furniture and kitchen sink too.

All in all a joyful mess. Like all recent blockbusters it is overlong and the third act is like watching someone else play a video game there are so many effects.

For a director from a theatrical background it is really surprising how shoddy looking a lot of

the sets are but otherwise the producers must be pleased with Branaghâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work He has managed the difficult task of making a good second division super hero ďŹ&#x201A;ick .With the imminent arrival of another Marvel franchise- â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Avengersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

as well as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Captain Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Green Lanternâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; its seems that they are going for the more niche comic books this summer.

The test will be if they can explain their characters to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;newbiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as well as this ďŹ lm.

So if you want a silly night out

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Michael Rice, Cha Fitzpatrick; Matthew Ruth, Eoin Larkin, Colm Fennelly, Eddie Brennan, Richie Hogan.

Dublin: G. Maguire, N. Corcoran, T. Brady, P. Kelly; J. McCaffrey (captain), J. Boland, S. Durkin, A.McCrabbe, L.

Rushe, C. Keaney, R. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dwyer, C. McCormack, D. Plunkett, D. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Callaghan, P. Ryan.

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Man of the Match: Ryan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dwyer (Dublin and formerly of Tipperary).

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Division 3 cup Clover United â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 6.3 Ricoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Gowran Division 1 Bridge United v Thomastown United, 6.30 Saturday, May 7 Henderson Youths Shield Final Freshford Town v Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 6pm, Derdimus Rafter Dempseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Youths Division 1 Thomastown United v Freebooters, 2.30 Fix and Build Division 1 Lions â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Bridge United, 11am

Ken & Michael Byrne Memorial Cup Division 2 semi-ďŹ nal Bridge United â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Tullaroan, 6.30 Sunday, May 8 St Caniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Credit Union Premier Division Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 11am Division 1 River Rangers v Callan United, 11am Division 1 cup preliminary round Thomastown United v Highview Athletic, 2.30 Ken & Michael Byrne Memorial Clover â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Thomastown â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 11am Division 3 cup semi-ďŹ nals

Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or Clover â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Urlingford, 2.30 Brookville v AC Kilkenny â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 11am Tuesday, May 10 Buckley Youths Cup Evergreen v Thomastown United, 6.30

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11

Division 1 women East End v Bridge United, 6.45 Thomastown v Tullaroan, 6.45

THURSDAY, MAY 12

Youths Division 1 Thomastown United v Freebooters, 6.45 Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Callan United, 6.45

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