Kilkenny Reporter 11th May 2011

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WEDNESDAY MAY 11 2011

Hospice hope depends on our depleted public purse Minister pledges support but finance will rule »P2

‘Junior Irish Film Maker 2011’ to appear on RTE 2 »P7

Exclusive: Pat Moore

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BEAUTIFUL MARBLE ROSE BLOOMING 20-year-old care nurse, Sinéad de Butléir, was radiant as she won the chance to represent Kilkenny at the coming Rose of Tralee »P6

NEWS

Talented film maker Hal is now TV star at tender age of 12

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Hospice Hope: James Reilly, Minister for Health and Phil Hogan, Minister for the Environment with Pat Crowley, Maeve Butler, Paul Colfer, Cllr Malcolm Noonan and Eamonn Corcoran.

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11 05 2011 KILKENNY REPORTER

Angels brought out the devil Pic: Pat Moore JIM RHATIGAN KILKENNY REPORTER.IE

THEY were called angels but they brought out the devil in many red blooded males.

The angels, four beautiful models with wings, were brought here to promote a certain brand of male grooming products.

If the idea was to grab the hearts and minds of young Kilkennymen in particular then the project was a resounding success.

The quartet of beauties, part of an international campaign to promote deodorant for men, spent about 20 minutes outside the main gate of Kilkenny Castle and they certainly provided an eye catching boost for motorists after a dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work.

It all reminded of the young worker of yore who when shown a page three beauty in a certain tabloid newspaper uttered the words: Bless her.

Thank God she is healthy.

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Mickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission: to make finding traditional music just a click away Talented Mick Jones with the beguiling bodhrĂĄn

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Hal to be TV presenter at the tender age of 12 Award-winning young film maker will ‘Elev8’ his career $1 DZDUG ZLQQLQJ .LONHQ Q\ ¿OP PDNHU ZLOO WXUQ 79 SUHVHQWHU WKLV ZHHN ZKHQ KH DSSHDUV RQ 57( ¶V µ(OHY ¶ :LWKLQ ZHHNV RI EHLQJ DZDUGHG µ-XQLRU ,ULVK )LOP 0DNHU ¶ E\ )UHVK )LOP )HVWLYDO \HDU ROG +DO :DU QHU &OD\WRQ &DVWOHFRPHU KDV EHHQ DVNHG WR UHSRUW RQ D ZRUNVKRS EHLQJ KRVWHG E\ 8.

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Junior Irish Film Maker 2011, Hal Warner Clayton will appear on RTE 2’s ‘Elev8’ this week Pics: Pat Moore

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Stars ploughing successful furrow Lucky 13 will wear black and amber with pride in Athy for a tough battle JIMMY RHATIGAN JRHATIGAN@KILKENNYREPORTER.IE

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Kilkenny’s terrific ploughing team with their chairman ahead of the AllIreland Ploughing Championships in Athy Pics: Pat Moore

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Shame on those who are knowingly abusing the disabled parking cards

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LOT of people have different opinions about disabled parking spaces and the regulations that govern their use. Several have asked me to write about the rules and regulations attached to having a disabled parking card, as they feel there is some abuse.

The EU Disabled Parking Card must be displayed on the dash of a car. People displaying the card can park in spaces with the wheelchair symbol painted on the ground. Parking is provided by the Local Authority or Public Bodies. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free and unlimited.

The card entitles the holder to park in general parking, at parking meters and in disc parking areas. The laws do not extend to private car parks.

If you park your car in a disabled personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking space you are liable to a ďŹ ne of â&#x201A;Ź80 and you could be clamped or towed away.

A card does not entitle you to park anywhere and you must obey parking regulations.

There are very strict rules from the EU in regard to the use of the card. The disabled person must be present and using the space. If there is abuse or misuse of the card, it will be withdrawn.

Furthermore it is an offence to lend the card or allow any other person to use it without the disabled person being in the car. If a holder of the card is convicted he or she could be ďŹ ned up to â&#x201A;Ź3,000.

I have found people using the card to their own advantage without the disabled person being present. This is disgraceful abuse. It is depriving another disabled person of a potential parking space.

If you encounter any abuse, report it. The parking card can be used in all member States of the European Union.

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Students from Stoneyford NS and Kilkenny natives at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre made more than 1,200 oragami paper cranes to be shipped to Japan as a mark of respect after the appalling tragedy that befell the north eastern region of the island

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THLETIC enthusiasts were not disappointed at Scanlon Park when 60 under age and senior athletes took to the track.

This was the most comprehensive troupe ever to represent at this level.

It reďŹ&#x201A;ected the emphasis on maximising inclusion in training and encouraging all to perform at representative level. There was big local support.

U8: Lucy Coogan, Aoife Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, Ella Tynan, Ella Nolan, Eoghan McSweeney and Alan Smyth. U9: Caoimhe Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly, Katie Clarke, Sarah Brophy, Aoibhinn Brophy, Brian Holland, Cathal Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly, Luca Downey, Adam Stone, Ciarain Meagher, Liam Doyle, Tommy Coogan, William Fox. U10: Molly Coogan, Ava Coogan, Shauna Kerr, John Kevin Malone, Sean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dornan, James Hogan and Kevin Smyth. U11: Katie Holohan, Ellen Buggy, Muireann McSweeney, Aoife Cahalan, Emer Stone, Shannon Feehan, Sarah Smyth, Nicky Connolly, Conor Clarke, Killian Hogan and Jack Appazatto. U12 : Roisin Allen, Leah Maher, Aine Curry, Michelle Farrell, Emma Wallace, Eliza Appazatto, Katie Tynan, Kelsey Dowling, Liam Kenny, James Buggy, and Liam Holland. U13 : Meadbh Delaney, Ross

Connolly, Sean Coogan and Conor Normoyle.

U14: Emma Kenny. U15: Lauren Dermody and Clare Appazatto. U16: Orla Brennan, Eimear Rice and Grace Deevy. Novice Ladies: Anita McMahon.

Junior Men: Jack Brennan and Edward Holland Senior Sile: Carroll and Eoghan Muldowney. O-45 Patrick Clarke.

At U11 and U13 the boys won bronze and silver.

There were many individual winners.

This festival of athletics continues at meetings this month in Scanlon Parkw

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GAA â&#x201A;Ź5,450; Golf â&#x201A;Ź2,900; Vaults â&#x201A;Ź600.

Best wishes and support, Paddy Best wishes to Paddy Phelan, Mayhora â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who is in hospital â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from all his friends in the Wellie Race committee and Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own GAA Club.

Celtic Academy

Deen Celtic Academy in conjunction with Eurospar, Castlecomer will run from July 11 to15.

Places are limited to 120.

The academy caters for boys and girls from 6 to 14.

Information: Jimmy Wallace or www.deenceltic schoolboys.com Closing date for application, June 1.

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REPORTER WISHLIST THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS....

WELLIES WORTH HUNTING BRING a little sunshine to a rainy Irish day with these bright and colourful wellies from http:// ie.schuh.co.uk.

They are a shorter version of the original Hunter Wellington made famous by Kate Moss. They would make a great general use welly that would be perfect for walking the dog, shopping in the rain or dancing at a muddy festival!

They are really nicely finished with a strap on the side for tightening them closer to the leg.

Hunter wellies’ timeless design has won them iconic status and made them a must

have fashion statement. Get yours for €75 plus delivery.

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS THE shape of this drop dead gorgeous dress is taken from a 1950s dress found in a vintage hideaway in Hertfordshire in the UK. Recreated in satinized cotton spotty fabric – taupe and white or coral and white – it’s the ultimate hour-glass frock and brilliant for anyone with a slender waist.

Available from www. silkandsawdust.com for €150.51 plus delivery, it is also available in light

brown and choral pink.

Silk and Sawdust offer an amazing selection of clothes that combine vintage chic with a modern tweak. You can shop by item or by era from the 1930s right up to the 1970s and sizes range from XS to XL.

PUTTING IT STRAIGHT THIS new Frizz Ease product ‘3 days straight’ from John Frieda is getting a lot of press of late. It can transform curly, frizzy hair into a straight, smooth style that lasts up to three days or until your next shampoo, if less than three days.

Designed to work with your hair straighteners, this weightless spray with heat protection blocks out frizz as you straighten.

It contains a revolutionary blend of polymers with keratin protein that wraps each strand, sealing in straight style for up to three days. It also keeps hair glossy, smooth and swinging with body. Frizz Ease products are available from Boots and selected chemists.

LIFE’S A PICNIC TRADITIONAL picnic baskets are hard to come by and they don’t come much prettier than this.

Dine in the outdoors in style with this wicker basket from www. dotcomgiftshop. com.

It comes in two sizes £12.95 for the small and £24.95 for the large plus delivery.

It would make an ideal wedding present for the couple who has everything or a nice treat for yourself if you intend picnicking with your kids or your husband or partner during the summer.

Just pop some sandwiches, snacks, fruit, a drink and some napkins inside and you are good to go!

COMPLEXION PROTECTION SUN protection compact foundation from Shiseido combines great colour and coverage with an SPF 30. It means you can get out and enjoy the elements while also having peace of mind that you are looking after your skin.

The convenient powder foundation smoothes on with a lightweight feeling and a natural matte look. It even resists perspiration and oil so it remains fresh and

colour true for hours.

It’s ideal for those who don’t like to wear a heavy foundation during summer but still like to even out their complexion or add some warmth to their skin tone.

Shiseido products are available in Kilkenny in O’Connell’s Chemist.

EIGHT HOUR MOISTURE ELIZABETH Arden’s ‘Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant’ is famous the world over for its miraculous ability to heal rough, dry or irritated skin.

It’s a heavy duty moisturiser so sometimes throughout the day you need something with a little less punch. This is where ‘Eight Hour Moisturising Hand Treatment’ comes into its own. Although it feels lightweight and is quickly absorbed into the skin the effects are long lasting. Soothing emollients go to work almost straight away to recondition dry or cracked skin, leaving your hands velvety soft.

It’s one of the hardest working handcreams you will find on the market today.

Elizabeth Arden is available in Kilkenny in O’Connell’s Chemist and Sam McAuley.

SUMMER SPROUTING MOST beans can be sprouted but if you are new to sprouting you should start with mung beans. Dried mung beans are available in most supermarkets or health food stores. You can buy a special sprouter but really all you need is a glass jar with a piece of net secured to the top with an elastic.

Place a layer of beans in the jar and cover with cool water for 12 hours. Drain and leave in an area that is out of direct sunlight but normal room temperature. Rinse your growing sprouts with cool water twice a day until ready to eat. Sprouts are not only highly nutritious and rich in enzymes they also taste great. Once harvested keep them in the fridge and add to salads or stir fries or just snack on them raw.

PEEL AWAY THE YEARS UNCOVER the skin you really want and look fabulous this summer with a Neostrata Performance Glycolic Peel.

Recommended by dermatologists and clinically proven with regular treatments to refine pore size and smooth texture; visibly diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; improve clarity and brightness; brighten and even skin tone; provide an all-over healthy glow, suppleness and smoothness to skin.

So what are you waiting for?

Get yourself down to Bliss Beauty, 4 Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny where the treatments costs €30 per peel or €150 for a course of six.

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Faking it: Key products to achieve sun-kissed perfection

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HE days of piling on layer after layer of fake tan in order to look as bronzed as possible are over. Pale is the look of the season but unfortunately very few people are blessed with blemish free porcelain skin.

Most of us need a little help before we feel brave enough to bare our arms and legs to the elements.

The key is to use just enough fake tan to even out the skin tone and give yourself a natural glow.

Here are some of the best on the market.

Simply massage into dry, clean skin on a daily basis to keep your skin bronzed, smooth and soft. Apply liberally with hands to cover your face and body.

Ensure even application and wash hands immediately after use.

Gradual tans offer a great way to take the sting out of white skin without committing to a full-on tropical tan.

Available from www. millies.ie

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Tan Organic THIS product needs no introduction. It has become one of the biggest success stories of Dragon’s Den and is top of most people’s list when it comes to organic tanning. The award winning aloe vera based tan is 100% natural, non dehydrating and doubles up as an anti-ageing body treatment at the same time.

Devotees of the product say they love it because it is so easy to apply and doesn’t leave behind the typical fake tan stale biscuit smell.

It is also ideal for people with sensitive skin and is approved by the Irish Eczema Society. This is well worth a try this summer if you hate loading your skin with chemicals or you are allergic to other products on the market. Just make sure you do a test patch somewhere small first.

Available from www. tanorganic.com

St Tropez Wash Off Instant Glow THIS is the latest addition to the St Tropez range of products. The hydrating body lotion delivers a beautiful instant, natural-looking tan that washes off with soap and water. It’s free from DHA and it is non-transferable so it is a great product if you like to tan and go.

There are a few golden rules when it comes to applying it. To prevent a patchy result make sure you exfoliate first. Also, it’s a good idea to wear latex gloves to avoid staining your hands and to apply the lotion using sweeping strokes.

A nice way to finish off the tan is to apply St Tropez Wash Off Instant Glow Shimmer Stick to the fronts of the legs, shoulders and décolletage to enhance the tan and give a subtle shimmer sheen.

Available from chemists nationwide.

THIS product has become a staple among the selftanning pack and once you try it you will understand why.

It’s a daily moisturiser that firms protects and nourishes while gradually building a golden glow. It smells divine without a hint of the DHA that lies within.

It slowly builds your colourr or maintains an existing tan, while jojoba oil, cocoa butter, hemp seed and

Sun Believable Tan Me SUN Believable Tan Me is a rich and fluffy mousse that glides easily onto the skin to create a healthy, bronzed and lasting tan.

It’s virtually odourless and dries super-fast so you don’t have to sit around for ages before getting dressed.

It’s easy to apply as it has an in-built golden glow for an immediate colour. It’s fast acting too and develops within two to four hours hours so you can apply it the morning of a wedding or a few hours before a night out.

Fragrance and alcohol free it also comes with a special application mitt.

See www.sun-believable. com for stockists.

Wow! Brown Ready To Glo WOW! Brown Ready To Glo fake tan has been specifically designed with Irish skin in mind. It was developed by self confessed beauty junkies Donna Ledwidge and Frances Brennan, founders of Wow Brown Tanning Boutique in Dublin.

An express tan, its condensed tanning formula dries in a wink. It also comes in a 100ml spray bottle so it is a good option if you are travelling abroad or heading away for a weekend.

When you’re ‘Ready To Glo’ just spray onto a mitt and apply all over your body in circular movements, on

your neck and shoulders as a quick fix, or as a stand-in for tights. Easy!

Available from www. wowbrown.com

Vani-T Liquid Sun A FAVORITE of leading celebrities, this innovative formula gives you glistening glamour in an easy to use mist. It gives a sun kissed glow from head to toe and fades slowly and evenly.

Because it’s a mist you can apply as little or as much as you like so you can choose between a subtle glow or a rich, deep, exotic looking cocoa dipped tan. Rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins and botanical extracts, the formula also enriches your skin as it tans.

As a bonus it is made from natural and organic ingredients, contains no petro-chemicals, mineral oils, parabens or artificial preservatives.

Available from www. organicsupermarket.ie

he-shi AWARD winning he-shi ‘Day to Day Gradual Tan’ is a three-in-one self tanner, tan extender and moisturiser.

This triple action lotion evens out skin tones, to gradually build a light bronzed complexion.

It can also be used to maintain an existing self tan or to top up your colour between self tan applications.

bio-essential complex keep it soft and supple. Caffeine, copper and Firmaderm also help fight anti-aging and keep skin firm.

Available from www. rockstartan.ie

Xen Tan Scent Secure Finally, if the fake tan smell is too much to bare then this revolutionary new product from Xen Tan is for you.

Scent Secure is a breakthrough product in tanning technology locks out the unpleasant odours associated with fake tan products. It contains a special molecule which surrounds the active tanning ingredient DHA that causes the traditional ‘fake tan smell’.

Enriched with powerful ingredients and a firming complex it also leaves skin feeling wonderfully nourished, lifted and firm.

Iit can be used both before and after self-tan application.

Available from www.xentan.ie

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Shop of the week AOKI Interiors is a new boutique interiors concept store located opposite Aldi in nearby Carrick-OnSuir, Co Tipperary.

Aoki Interiors carefully source the very best in comfortable chic home accessories from Ireland, Europe and around the world.

They have readymade and made to measure curtains, blinds, poles, lighting, wallpaper and almost everything you could possibly need to create a designer feel for your home without the designer price tag.

If you want to enjoy a new experience and love beautiful things go along and see what they have to offer. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm and Saturday from 11pm to 5pm.

With new pieces arriving each week, the shop is constantly growing and developing. If you can’t make it to the store, everything they sell is also available to online at www. aokiinteriors.ie.

Theatre of the week THE cream of Kilkenny’s young musical talent will take to the stage for their annual ‘jazz spectacular’ at the Watergate Theatre at 8pm on Friday.

The ever growing number of jazz ‘big bands’ from various schools in Kilkenny, will be showcased along with some of the finest individual performers in the county.

Groups performing on the night include the award winning Kilkenny College Senior Jazzband,

CBS/Loreto Senior and Junior Jazzbands, Castlecomer Community School Senior and Transition Year Jazzbands, Kilkenny College Junior Jazzband, St Kieran’s College Jazzband and St Canice’s

Primary School Jazzband.

Individual performers include Adam Nolan (saxophone), Cathal Boland (clarinet), Jane Oyenuga (singer) and Cassie O’Donnell (singer).

The audience will be treated to music by jazz legends Charlie Parker, Michael Buble, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Sinatra, James Brown and Aretha Franklin, as well as some more contemporary names such as U2 and Dire Straits.

Tickets: €10.

Book of the week IN ‘Rescue’ by Anita Shreve, a car crash that should have killed Sheila Arsenault is attended by rookie paramedic Peter Webster who takes the emergency call, and helps the young woman to survive.

After the accident, she haunts his thoughts, despite his misgivings about getting involved with a patient. Soon he is embroiled in an intense love affair and in Sheila’s troubled life. Eighteen years later, Sheila is long gone and Peter is raising their daughter, Rowan, alone. But Rowan is veering dangerously off course and for the first time in their quiet life together Peter fears for her future.

Product of the week IF you love to travel Scratch Map is the perfect way to show off where you’ve been while also livening up your wall. The 81.9 x 58.2 cm map is based on the idea of the scratch card.

It starts out as a handsome gold wall map until you start scratching off all the places you’ve visited to reveal a colourful new world below. The result is a totally personalised world map. You will be amazed when you see the number of countries you have been to.

Log onto www.thegadgetstore.ie where Scratch map is €19.95 plus delivery.

Pub of the week THE World’s End, John Street, Kilkenny, is a busy pub and attracts an amiable local crowd. One of the highlights of a visit there is the fact that their friendly staff offer table service to their customers.

The large enclosed beer garden is relaxed and is situated away from the hustle and bustle of John Street. It acts as a perfect suntrap and always manages to attract the

best of the day’s sunshine.

Pub-goers can also avail of a pool table and darts and watch many of the popular sporting events that are show on TV. The World’s End is close to many of Kilkenny’s most popular nightspots and is only a stones throw from the centre of city life.

The World’s End also has one of the most entertaining Facebook pages you will ever read so make sure you ‘Like’ their page to get updates on upcoming events.

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THE Italian Connection is a popular family-run restaurant located in Parliament Street in the heart of the city centre.

It is open seven days a week from 12 noon to 11pm and serves a tantalizing combination of pasta, pizza, fish and veal.

It has a full bar licence and boasts a broad range of beers and an extensive wine list. It is a busy restaurant with a reputation

for efficient service and great, wholesome food. Why not treat yourself to a pre-theatre meal in

tthis wonderfully chic yet w warm and inviting Italian restaurant. r It is the ideal venue v for any special occasion o you are looking to celebrate. c If you fancy a night in or an a evening where you don’t have to cook they also do delicious take away pizzas.

With a blend of great Italian food and friendly and lively staff you are guaranteed to enjoy your visit.

Heather Brett.

“I was delighted to be asked to edit this issue of the Kilkenny

Broadsheet. I like my final selection for its softness, that cadence that is there long after you’ve read the words; the music fine and delicate, an ethereal quality wafting throughout the work and without something pretentious.

Selected poets include Jeffrey Gormly, Eoghan O’Drisceoil, Martha Woodcock, Anne O’Connor, Monica Fleming, Noel Howley, Jake Moylan, Lynda Phelan, Susie Lamb, Myra McAuliffe, Thomas Ceitinn and Joseph O’Neill.

Exhibition of the week THE 11th Kilkenny Poetry Broadsheet will be launched tomorrow (Thursday) at 5pm in the Watergate Theatre, Upstairs Gallery, Parliament Street.

Copies of the booklet will be available for free from the Arts Office, No. 76, John Street and libraries around the county after the launch.

One hundred and forty six poems were submitted for inclusion by fifty six writers with twelve poems by twelve poets selected by Editor

Fundraiser of the week A REMINDER that joggers and walkers of all abilities are invited to participate in three marathons over three days in aid of the Susie Long Hospice Fund.

The ‘Run Kilkenny for Susie Long’ charity fundraising event will be held on June 4, 5 and 6. Each marathon will be broken into two half marathons and four 10kms, which will give runners and joggers of all abilities an opportunity.

The routes will take in the towns of Callan, Kells, Stoneyford,

Bennettsbridge, Thomastown, Gowran, Ballyragget and Freshford.

It is hoped that some 200 runners will cover the distance over the three days.

The Susie Long Hospice Fund aims to establish a 10-bed hospice in Kilkenny, for the people of Carlow and Kilkenny. The fund is meeting this challenge through fundraising, increasing awareness of the need and the benefit of a local hospice. Log onto mycharity.ie to donate.

Gig of the week DUBLIN based band, ‘I Draw Slow’ released their new album ‘Redhills’ this month. The fivepiece outfit comprises vocals, guitar, fiddle, banjo and double bass. Holden siblings Dave (guitar) and Louise (vocals) have been writing together for two decades. In 2008 the pair teamed up with violinist Adrian Hart, claw hammer banjo player Colin Derham and double bassist Konrad Liddy to form ‘I Draw Slow’.

The group’s sound is rooted in

old time style of the Appalachian Mountains, drawing on Irish traditional music and modern Americana. These are dark tales of debauchery and trouble swinging from the kind of well-crafted melodies that survive.

‘I Draw Slow’ play their first Kilkenny gig at Billy Byrnes Bar, 79 John Street on Saturday, May 14. Support is from Tom Kirwan.

Doors: 8pm Admission is free!

Visit www.idrawslow.com for more information.

Something for Sunday CHANEL your inner John Rambo, Trinity from The Matrix or James Bond with a game of ‘Laser Combat’.

Laser Combat lets you live your fantasy of being a hero in a gun fight without any of the danger.

Feel the pressure and excitement of an adrenaline pumping gunfight without the pain and mess of paintball.

Laser Combat Kilkenny is a 22 acre urban warfare site based on the Castlecomer Road in the city. The combat area includes

buildings, woodland, a lake and multiple playing zones. Target archery, field archery and laser clay shooting are also available.

Facilities include the use of changing rooms and overalls, hats and military facepaint is also provided.

To arrange an outing call 023 8843998 or 087 1233117. If you have a kids party coming up make sure you ask about laser tag for kids which can also be booked through Laser Combat.

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Monday 9

After Dark, Matt the Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @ 10pm Trad Night, Cleereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @ 9.30pm

musical talent presents a Jazz Spectacular, Watergate Theatre @ 8pm Divil the Bit, Laniganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @ 9pm

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Cellar Sessions, Matt the Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @ 8.30pm The Kilkennys, Paris Texas @ 9pm

Gold Soundz, The Set @ 10pm

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Ryan Sheridan, The Set @ 8pm Movie Night, Billy Byrneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @ 8.30pm Open Mic Night, Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @ 9pm

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Kilkenny Chamber Orchestra, Watergate Theatre @ 8pm Pete Fagan and Band, Matt the Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @ 10pm Trad Night, Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @ 9pm Na Fianna, Laniganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @ 9pm

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FILM HANNA Director Joe Wright EVERY so often a director makes a leap of imagination so daring compared to what he has done before that it amazes even himself. Joe Wright, famous for well regarded literary adaptations like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pride and Prejudiceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Atonementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, has done this with the ďŹ nest thriller in years - â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Starring our very own Saoirse Ronan as the eponymous character we see her in the opening scene slaying a reindeer in an Arctic tundra. She is living here with her father cut off from civilisation so he can train her in secret for her mission - to kill Cate Blanchetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evil CIA operative. She will soon have to escape an army base and cross several borders while being chased by a sadistic hermaphrodite and his skinhead thugs.

The ďŹ lm moves across several international locations from Morrocco, Spain and ďŹ nally Berlin.

The audience genuinely never know what is going to happen next.

She befriends a family of tourists and she realises what her life has been lacking. When she has to ďŹ ght again this places even more jeopardy in the situation since she has dragged these well meaning innocents into the sights of her enemies.

Saoirse Ronan brought this script to Joe Wright and she must have seen parallels between her own strange life now in the spotlight and Hannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hounded existence. She channels these emotions brilliantly and is utterly convincing in every frame with her striking gaze and subtle delivery of lines. She is no slouch either in the martial arts stakes and the breathtaking stunt work and ďŹ ghts are more exhilarating when you consider her age.

One of the smartest choices he made was to surround her with generous actors who allow her the space to create this fantastic

character. Both Eric Bana as her father and Cate Blanchett as the villain have to stretch themselves to keep up with this prodigious talent but also allow her those moments to shine.

The only bum note in the proceedings for me were the well meaning family who seemed a little cliched and their dialogue a bit obvious.

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which recalled David Lynch as much as the Bourne trilogy.

Eschewing the handheld look of modern action movies each beautifully composed shot was ďŹ lled with odd details.

Snowscapes and deserts never looked so strange while the stripbars and fairgrounds of Berlin were made into fairyland worlds.

This was complimented by the woozy yet pounding score by The Chemical Brother who have

created the most original ďŹ lm music in a decade.

Joe Wright has ďŹ nally announced himself  as an important director who like other British ďŹ lm makers recently is capable of that rarest of things - a critically acclaimed blockbuster. He has a ďŹ ne ally in Saoirse Ronan who has proved herself as the ďŹ nest performer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; either male or female to ever emerge from this country.

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acting profession on the planet at the moment who comes near this supernaturally talented girl for looks, intensity or technique.

This movie is an exciting treat for anyone who wants a rollercoaster ride that will make you feel for its protagonists. You will also want to go see it again straight away or at the very least buy the cool soundtrack. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; DARRAGH BYRNE.

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he goal for the beginners spin is for participants to become able to complete the Tour de Kilkenny 109km event on the August Bank Holiday weekend, and even to complete the Sean Kelly 160km event at the end of August. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry if this seems daunting - with the correct training, everyone can become capable of achieving these targets.

You will be encouraged to gradually build up to your target, while getting some fresh air on your own during the week.

The club cycles in what is known as a chain-gang.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll cycle two abreast (it is illegal to be more than this), with everyone taking

turns at the front, which will be explained to you.

When the road narrows or traffic increases, this changes to single ďŹ le.

Being in group p formation means eans group cycling g etiquette needs to be observed, which means mastering skills like looking behind, braking, hand d signals and changing gears. rs.

It is also important to make sure your bicycle is in proper working order, with tyres, brakes and gears all in good working order. To

be sure that your bike is working properly, the club encourages you to get it serviced by a mechanic.

In order to be selfwhen you get sufficient w on you your bike, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also advised to bring these bri ke key pieces of eequipment: a multi-tool, ttyre levers, a m mini-pump aand spare tubes. These tu are all available in any good bicycle sshop.

Also make sure to bring enough food and liquid with you: bananas, nutri grain bars and water are good options.

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No soft centre as Stephens boss city derby Dicksboro can learn from this invaluable senior experience SEAN Ă&#x201C;G KILKENNYREPORTER.IE

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Dicksboro: C Breathnach, D Glynn, K Cuddihy, P Hogan; M Fagan, D Kenny, E Malone; C Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin, D Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Gorman, P Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Flynn, M Gaffney, O Walsh; A Stapleton, E Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donoghue, D Ryan.

Referee: Maurice Flynn (Mooncoin)

Young Thomastown talents put best football foot forward

Thomastown U-14 boys â&#x20AC;&#x201D; winners of the Roinn â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; County Football Final 2010, with Cha Fitzpatrick and their coaches Tom Donnelly, Mick Donnelly and Richard Prendergast. Included are Peter BlanchďŹ eld (captain), Jonathan Barron, James Burke, Colin Corrway, Mark Costigan, Keith Cullinane, Robbie Donnelly, Jamie Lanigan, Daniel Monks, Dylan Murphy, Eamonn Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell, Cian Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mara, Peter Prendergast, Kevin Kanopta, Bobby Joe Walsh, Paul Burke-Kelly, Dylan CaulďŹ eld, Aaron Kehoe, Edward Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keeffe and Cathal Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill. Missing from photo: Melvin Benny, Shane Butler, Shane Corr, John Murphy, Aaron Somers, Craig Butler, Thomas Delahunty and Eamon Forristal.

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KILKENNY & DISTRICT UMBRO SOCCER LEAGUE FIXTURES WEDNSDAY, MAY 11

Buckley Youths Cup Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Thomastown

FRIDAY, MAY 13

Division 1 Cup Freshford Town v Stoneyford

SATURDAY, MAY 14

Buckley Youths Cup semi-ďŹ nals Deen Celtic v Feebooters, 2.30 Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Thomastown, 2.30 Division 3 Cup Final AC Kilkenny â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Urlingford, 6pm, Derdimus Ricoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Gowran Division 1 East End v Bridge, 6.30 Thomastown v Tullaroan, 6.30

Clockwise from main: Phil Hogan (Dicksboro) hooks Matthew Ruth; Niall McQuillan (Stephens) and David Ryan; action from the game; Shane Campion (Stephens) chases Adrian Stapleton

SUNDAY, MAY 15

McCalmont Cup semi-ďŹ nals (Derdimus Park) Clover â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 12 noon East End v Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 4pm Division 1 Cup (11am) Thomastown â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Lions â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; River Rangers v Callan11am Bridge v Newpark

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18

Rafter Dempseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Youths Division 1 Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; v Freebooters, 6.45 Saturday, May 21 Buckley Youths Cup Final (3pm)

SUNDAY, MAY 22

Ken and Michael Byrne Memorial Cup, Division 2 ďŹ nal, (3pm) Division 1 Cup semi-ďŹ nals

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KILKENNY SOCCER RESULTS Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Division 1 Bridge 0, Thomastown 6 Buckley Youths Shield Final Evergreen â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 6, Freshford Town 2 Youths Division 1 Thomastown 1, Freebooters 4 Premier Division Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3, East End 1 Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 7, Freebooters â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 3 Division 1 Highview 0, Callan 2 Lions 4, Bridge 2 River Rangers 0, Callan 0

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Subs used: J Nolan, A Forristal.

Erinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own: T Brophy, J Mullins, S Meally, P Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donovan, G Callinan, D Fogarty, C Fogarty, D Meally, J Byrne, A Owens, M Owens, M Murphy, R Ryan, M Moran, P Boran.

Sub used: Eddie Brennan.

LEINSTER MINOR HC

Kilkenny 2-10, Westmeath 1-11

ST. CANICEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CREDIT UNION SENIOR HL

Carrickshock 1-16, Tullaroan 0-10 â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Gaels 0-14, Erins Own 0-10 James Stephens 3-15, Dicksboro 2-12 Graigue Ballycallan 0-12, Fenians 1-7 Dunnamaggin 1-10, Ballyhale Shamrocks 0-11 St Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1-13, Clara 0-8

MICHAEL LYNG MOTORS INTERMEDIATE HL

Mullinavat 1-10, Danesfort 1-7 Emeralds 1-7, Mooncoin 0-7 Tullogher Rosbercon 2-24, Graignamanagh 0-13 St Lachtainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2-13, R Inistioge 1-14 Conahy Shamrocks 3-10, Glenmore 1-11 Young Irelands 1-10, John Lockes 0-11

J.J. KAVANAGH AND SONS JUNIOR HL

Piltown 1-16, Blacks and Whites 0-13 Lisdowney 3-13, Thomastown 2-15

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gaels in recent action Pics: Eoin Hennessy

KILKENNY GAA RESULTS Galmoy 1-13, Cloneen 0-12 Kilmacow 1-15, St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1-11 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Gaels 2-10, Fenians 2-10 Erins Own 1-17, Clara 2-9 Dicksboro 2-16, St Lachtainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1-15 Windgap 2-11, Barrow Rangers 1-8

J. J. KAVANAGH AND SONS NORTH JUNIOR A HL

Graigue Ballycallan 3-11, Young Irelands 1-4 Lisdowney 2-13, Tullaroan 2-12

IVERK PRODUCE SOUTH JUNIOR A H.L

Rower Inistioge 4-19, Piltown 1-8 Ballinkillen 0-19, Ballyhale Shamrocks 1-14 Tullogher Rosbercon 1-10, Thomastown 1-8

J. J. KAVANAGH AND SONS NORTH JUNIOR B HL

Threecastles 1-12, Erins Own 1-12 Clara 1-11, Dicksboro 0-7 Danesfort 2-12, Blacks and Whites 3-5 O`Loughlin Gaels 2-12, Cloneen 0-10 Barrow Rangers 5-14, James Stephens 5-8

COUNTRY STYLE FOODS SOUTH JUNIOR B HL

Mooncoin 1-10, Graignamanagh 1-8 Rower Inistioge 1-9, Slieverue 0-10 Kilmacow 1-8, Carrigeen 0-6

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DUGGAN STEEL UNDER-14 HL St Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12-17, Mullinavat 0-4

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