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Tradition is alive and well as over 1,000 walk in prayer Bishop turns back the clock to go forward

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New mayor keeps up a proud family tradition

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HAPPY LITTLE BOY IS FULL OF JOY Happiness is...a rice crispy bun. Dessie O’Connor, son of Declan and Noreen O’Connor of Aghaviller had a broad smile for all at the opening of an extension at » Story and pictures: P30 and 31 Newmarket National School.

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Fist fight fodder turns to a bout of shadow boxing

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Novel choir relay heralds new era All pics: Donal Foley JIMMY RHATIGAN JRHATIGAN@KILKENNYREPORTER.IE

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for Corpus Christi celebrations Procession gets thumbs up as Catholics prepare for a repeat of 1932

Fr Jim Murphy, St Caniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with local people

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Disgusted: Elain Bradshaw with a vandalised tree

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Modern by name and by nature: City business invests in future Print firm enjoys continued success after half a century

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Don’t ﬁght debt problems alone: Call the MABS MONEY ADVICE & Budgeting Service is a free conﬁdential service to help people who are encountering debt problems, need help and assistance with budgeting advice on money management or emotional difficulties as a result of money worries. Contact MABS, William Street, Kilkenny, 0567761777.

Pilgrimage to Medujorge Pilgrimage is September 10 to 17. Further details from Seamus Farrell, Castlecomer, 056-4441258 or 0872344607

7. Booking: Mary Quinn, 0564443029.

Knitting group Exhibition of work completed by the Knitting Group continues at the Thomas Coogan Library until June 30.

Meeting postponed ‘Comer Community Alert meeting has been postponed to July 5.

Strawberry Tea Day

Coming is a range of camps, including ceramic artwork, ﬁlm making, summer discovery camp. Details: 056-440707.

A Strawberry Tea Day in aid of the local hospital and parish funds will be held at the Rectory, Clogh Road on Saturday, 2pm to 4pm. All are welcome. There will also be a bring and buy sale and lucky dip.

Off to Knock

Local lottos

The Coon/Castlecomer pilgrimage to Knock is on July

GAA €6,350; Golf €4,700; Vaults jackpot €900.

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Opinion Comment Our castle can be a marriage love nest

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Legend has it that Saint Fiacre, above, was handy with a spade and he is also recognised as the Patron Saint of Taxi Drivers

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LIVING REPORTER WISHLIST Play time! DON this fab little playsuit to give your look an instant shot of kooky, kitsch charm. This impossibly cute little number is as ﬂattering as it is retro chic. A perfect way to show off your individual sense of style. Ideal if you are going for an eccentric daytime look or glamming it up for a night on the tiles. Team with some pretty tights, a little shimmering necklace and keep it sweet with some cute ﬂats. The one shoulder look is set to carry through to next season too so you will be sure to get plenty of wear out of it. Fruit is also one of the the hottest trends right now so you will be bang on trend too. Buy online from www.boohoo.com

Fun, festivals and fabulous feet.... WITH AISLING HURLEY

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WEEKEND Offender have the ultimate waterproof jacket to see you through the festival season, year, after year, after year! On ﬁrst glance this razor sharp cagoule appears to be as mouth-wateringly stylish, waterproof and as lightweight as it looks. Look a bit closer and you’ll notice the transparent ‘Dry deal’ viewing cover to the front pouch pocket. This ground-breaking design-feature folds out enabling you to see clearly into the inside of the pocket to where your hands are. Amazingly

that is now available exclusively in Kilkenny through Kwilla on Rose Inn Street. The kit, €17, includes wipes and three sets of stickers that allow you to brighten up three pairs of your favourite shoes. Tara came up with the idea while at a family wedding when she accidentally walked on some red contact that one of the wedding designers was using to decorate a table. Rosso Solini have featured on The Late Late Show, the Saturday Night Show, Today FM, TV3 and Perez Hilton in the USA has even blogged about them!

this gives you the ability to send a text or roll a cigarette without getting your Rizlas wet! Everyone dreads rain spoiling their festival frolics so get this jacket on your back and you’ll be good to go all day and night long. Available from www.weekendoffender.com.

Fringe beneﬁts IF you would like to update your haircut without actually cutting it you should consider investing in a clip-in fringe. They come in all lengths, colours and textures so it is easy to ﬁnd one that matches your own hair and because they are clip-in it’s possible to update your do in seconds. Many clip-in fringes are made from real hair too so you can cut, colour, straighten or curl them just as you would your normal hair. Just make sure you ask what it is made from before you buy as a synthetic fringe will melt under the heat of a tongs. If you are contemplating cutting a fringe into your hair a clip-in fringe provides a great way to have a trial run to see if it would suit you. They are available from as little as €4.50 on Ebay.ie or €15 on www.hairspray.ie

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THIS gorgeous accessory with its summery pink strap and oversized numeral face will not only get you noticed but will deﬁnitely add a bit of fun to the day as it counts down the hours in a quirky fashion. The new Spotlight range from Juicy Couture is perfect for the fashion forward girl who loves to make a statement. The charming timepiece features a 38mm rosegold plated case, crystalembellished hearts at the 10 and 5 o’clock hours, Juicy Couture logo at center of face and pink patent leather strap for a real feminine ﬁnish. The delightful and sweet timepiece is a must for all those who love delicate, pretty accessories. However, if shimmery pink isn’t your thing the watch is also available in an attractive rose colour. The Juicy Couture range of timepieces are available in most jewellers.

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A BELLY Bandit is the must have ‘new mummy accessory’ to help you get back into your prepregnancy ﬁgure. The post-pregnancy abdominal wrap is a seamless 9” elastic band designed to apply pressure to the abdominal area after delivery. The garment acts to retract the body by drawing in stretched muscles and providing structure to the back and general abdominal area. Reducing stress in these areas enhances the body’s ability to return to its pre-pregnancy alignment and shape. Also the Belly Bandit can offer support to the abdominal wall as the muscles retract to their pre-pregnancy position. Celebrity fans of the baby bandit include Tori Spelling, Halle Berry, Jessica Alba and Gwen Stefani. Get yours from http://www. jellybeangroup.com

RED is the lipstick colour of the moment. From dark rich tones to daring bright reds, it is deﬁnitely a trend that is stepping forward on all major catwalks including Hermes, Loewe and Sonja Rykiel. This season you don’t need to spend a fortune to make a bold statement with strong tones on your lips. Catrice have a huge range of lipsticks starting from €4.49 so you can pick and choose which tone works best for you and your desired look. For a burst of colour opt for ‘Oh Juicy’. The strong pigments in the lipstick allow the colour to burst out on to the skin providing a gorgeous ﬁnish with long lasting powers. For evening warm up the look using Ketch Me-Up. The smooth creamy texture provides instant moisture and ultimate shine allowing your colour to really stand out.

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Secret Soles TURN your everyday high street shoes into highly desirable Louboutin look-a-likes with the help of Rosso Solini Secret Soles. Invented by a 16-year-old Wicklow schoolgirl Tara Haughton, the red soles are part of a kit

YOUR partner is your closest mirror of how you are doing in life. They are a great gift. However, old feelings like guilt and anxiety can be a kill joy so why not get a bit of help to clear them. Mounting pressures like ﬁnances and ill health can also be passion killers but the good news is that they can be cleared too. A session with ‘Healing by Franc’ energy healing for heart and home can help you clear all stress on your relationship. Healer Franc Micklem promises an easy going session of laughter and relaxation for you and your partner. Franc also carries out sessions with animals so feel free to bring your pet along with you.

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Above, Carolin Schwarz, German Nation Craft Council Delegate and Peter Gutzwiller, Swiss National Craft Council Delegate, below lweft, Â Susan Brindley, Craft Council of Ireland and jeweller, Marika Miklosi Manning

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Shop of the week WHETHER your personal laptop has just crashed or you need to conﬁgure a small business network, POC Computer Services, 9 Upper Patrick Street can help. Certiﬁed technical professionals can be at your service almost immediately. You can either drop your system into the shop or avail of their call-out service and have your system repaired in your own home. Run by Peter O’Callaghan, POC Computer Services specialize in repairs, upgrades, networking, system set-up and virus detection

and recovery With technology getting more and more advanced, you need a reliable computer service partner you can trust. Peter O’Callaghan Computer Services would be pleased to help with all of your computer needs. The company is based on the belief that their customers’ needs are of the utmost importance. Staff are

committed to meeting those needs and as a result, a high percentage of their business is from repeat customers and referrals.

Theatre of the week CLAIRE used to be a nurse but then she emigrated. Now she’s returned home from South America with her tail between her legs only to discover that ﬁnding her feet on home soil is proving harder than she expected. Especially when everyone else is shaking off their brollies and getting ready to head for greener pastures. As Claire tries to enthuse herself about settling in Ireland, she realises that life is not the Technicolor fantasy

that she projected as a teenager and no amount of song or dance is going to help that. If the musicals have taught us one thing, it’s that there’s no place like home. But why does it have to be so black and white? Devious Theatre mark the conclusion of their Arts Office residency when ‘Smitten’ plays No. 76 John Street from this coming Sunday to July 2 at 8pm nightly. Tickets from (056) 7794138 or tickets. devioustheatre.com.

Book of the week ‘THE Carb Lovers Diet: Eat What You Love, Get Slim For Life’ by Ellen Kunes and Frances Largeman-Roth is the diet book everyone is talking about. The Carb Lovers Diet shows you how to eat your favourite carb-ﬁlled foods while helping you get thinner and happier than you ever imagined. The book includes fun-to-follow eating rules, tricks and tips, shopping lists and amazing recipes anyone can make, enjoy, and share with others. Don’t feel like cooking? No problem. The book also includes hundreds of quick bites, frozen foods and restaurant menu items too. Get ready to feel satisﬁed, happy, and oh-so-slim. Get ready for your fabulous new life as a CarbLover!

Product of the week MAKE composting easy with this lovely apple green composting bucket. It would make a very attractive and functional addition to any kitchen. It sits on your counter and collects your kitchen waste prior to composting so you can say goodbye to the potato peels and rotting vegetables that sit in around your kitchen in a variety of containers while waiting to be disposed of. There is an inner bucket inside with a handle that pulls out so you will never have to get your hands dirty! This compost bucket also has an air tight seal around the lid to ensure that no nasty smells escape into your kitchen. Just €18.50 from http://www.thehomebarn.ie

Pub of the week THE Duiske Inn, on Lower Main Street, Graignamanagh, Co Kilkenny is renowned for its cosy atmosphere and warm welcome. Recently renovated to include a fantastic restaurant The Duiske Inn is quickly gaining a reputation for delicious, affordable cuisine as well as a good pint. The varied menu ranges from full a la carte menu to snacks and sandwiches. The

friendly staff that includes the lovely Mel, Kay and Bridget would be only too happy to discuss your requirements and tailor the food to suit where possible. If you’re not hungry they also serve a great tea or coffee. The pub also enjoys outdoor seating where customers can sit and watch the world go by when the weather is good. Entertainment is also available most weekends. While you are out there make sure you drop into Duiske Abbey after which the pub is named. Duiske is derived from the Gaelic for Black Water – dubh uisce.

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MARIO’S Diner and Takeaway at Smithlands Centre, Loughboy is fast becoming legendary in Kilkenny for its delicious ﬁsh, chips and Italian-style pizza. Owner, Mario Marocco, who is originally from Las Vegas in Nevada, began his Irish restaurant business in Thomastown where his homemade chips, fresh cod and southern fried chicken were extremely popular. With a fantastic menu and very reasonable prices, Mario’s at

Smithlands offers a student takeaway menu, great family meals and a tasty full Irish breakfast. The diner has seating for 60 people and is beautifully decorated in an American diner style with a fun and entertaining kids area and movie posters, including ‘Laurel and Hardy’, ‘Casablanca’, ‘Gone

With the Wind’ and ‘Charlie Chaplin’, adorning the walls. Mario carters for families, kids and students with great quality, generous portions and most importantly a great price. Add to this free parking and you have got yourself a great deal!

Exhibition of the week ‘THREE Bags Full’ runs at Kilkenny’s Watergate Theatre, Upstairs Gallery until Friday, July 22. The project was borne out of an invitation by the International Sheep Shearing Championships, to Deirdre Harte, the then Arts Office artist in residence, to exhibit some work at the event. From the original residency group of knitters Deirdre

continued to work with a core group of thirteen women. The group also took part in the shearing of Suzanna Cramptons’ seventeen beautiful Zwartable sheep and two of her white sheep. The ﬂeece, three bags full, was then taken to Cushendale Mill in Graignamanagh where the women also joined in the washing and carding of

the wool. From here three artists Sinead Kane, Sheila Jordon and Marika Miklosi taught the group wet and dry felting. Finally under the further guidance of Deirdre the group assisted in the construction of the beautiful cushions you will see in the exhibition.

Fundraiser of the week CARRICK-on-Suir Motor Club has nominated the Susie Long Hospice Fund as the beneﬁciary charity of the ceremonial launch of the 40th Ravens Rock Rally. The rally launch takes place at City Hall at 7pm this coming Saturday and will feature World Rally Championship driver Craig Breen, Dunlop National Rally Championship leader Tim McNulty, and Barry O’Brien, driving the ‘F.A.S.T.

Car’. In addition, the top ten competing crews and a number of selected crews will be on show on High Street. With music,

entertainment, up to 40 rally cars, plus participants, officials, sponsors and families, the city centre will be abuzz with excitement.

Admission is free, but donations can be made to the Susie Long Hospice Fund through a collection on the night. Further details are available from www carrickonsuirmotorclub.com and www. susielonghospice.com. This is the second year in succession that the rally is being held in Kilkenny. Stages include Kells, Windgap, Kilmanagh, Freshford and Tullaroan.

Gig of the week FROM the Happy Valley Festival with new Kilkenny band Souls to a solo gig at Temple House Festival in Sligo, variety is certainly the spice of life for Kilkenny based musician Clive Barnes. The Wexford native plays an intimate gig at the Hole In The Wall this coming Saturday. Clive’s most recent album ‘The Ghost Country’ sums up the sounds the highly regarded musician makes in a nutshell. Clive has toured the US and Europe extensively over the

Something for Sunday IF you are a fan of darts make sure you head to the Grand Finals of the Irish Players Championship in Springhill Court Hotel, Waterford Road this coming Sunday. Round One of the Championship began in Kilkenny back in October 2010 and qualifying matches have been held in Waterford, Cork, Tipperary and Laois. Matches in each round were the best of 9 legs of 501 except the semi-ﬁnals and ﬁnal which were the best of 11 legs. The top thirty

players on the Rankings List have been invited to compete in the Grand Finals. With a prize fund in excess of € 12,000 on offer it is expected that all of the top players in the country will turn up for the event which will include a Men’s Championship, Ladies’ Championship and Youths’ Championship. Organisers are Joe Coyne and Michael O’Sullivan. For more details see http:// www.dartsinireland.com/

years with the likes of Jeff Beck, Alison Krauss, Seasick Steve and The Blind Boys of Alabama. Barnes is regarded as one of the ﬁnest performers on the roots circuit. Support is from fellow Wexford native Johnny Stewart. Tickets are €10 and are extremely limited due to the intimate surroundings. They are available from Rollercoaster Records, St Kieran’s Street, Kilkenny. Tel: (056) 7763669. Doors: 8.30pm sharp.

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Tuesday 21 Cellar Sessions, Matt the Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @ 8.30pm The Kilkennys, Paris Texas @ 9pm Trad Night, The Pumphouse @ 9pm

Wednesday 22 Movie Night, Billy Byrneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @ 8.30pm Open Mic Night, Ryanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @ 9pm

Thursday 23 Dancewise Academy presents: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bright Lights Big Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Watergate Theatre @ 8pm Pete Fagan and Band, Matt the Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @ 10pm

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Friday 24 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bright Lights Big Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Watergate Theatre @ 8pm Divil the Bit, Laniganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @ 9pm

Saturday 25 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bright Lights Big Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Watergate Theatre @ 8pm Gold Soundz, The Set @ 10pm D.J Colm , The Pumphouse @ 9.30pm

Sunday 26 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bright Lights Big Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Watergate Theatre @ 3pm The Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dwyer Brothers, Kytelerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inn @ 6pm The BarďŹ&#x201A;ies, The Pumphouse @ 9pm

Monday 27 The Briars, The Field @ 9pm Trad Night, Cleereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s @ 9.30

Alka Jessie invite you Take It Slow UP and coming Kilkenny band â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Alka Jessieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; have released a digital album entitled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Take It Slowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Recorded last January in a living room in the Kilkenny countryside the eight track album is available as a free download on www.bandcamp.com. The album was recorded, produced and mastered by Geoff WarnerClayton, Castlecomer, the cover was designed by Thomas Horvath of Fenix Studios and photography was by David Galster of Missing Link Arts Promotion. Alka Jessie are a four piece band from Kilkenny City. They formed in August 2010 and since then have been setting their sights on more and more ambitious things. Their main influences are John Mayer, Trevor Hall, Paolo Nutini and Damien Dempsey. They have been described by fanrealm.com as having â&#x20AC;&#x153;a kind of bluesie, jazzy sound that draws the listener in from the first noteâ&#x20AC;?. They play their next gig in Cleereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre this coming Friday night as part of Battle of the Bands. Members include multiinstrumentalist Gary Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill on guitar, bass, vocals, mandolin and harmonica, Ryan Hitchcock on guitar and vocals, Colin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien on bass, guitar, vocals and keyboards and Benedict Warner-Clayton on cajon and percussion.

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ameron Diaz finally breaks her run of terrible but incredibly profitable films with this serviceable if not exactly ground breaking comedy. She plays the titular Elizabeth who only became a primary school teacher because of the great holidays and the opportunity it affords her to chase a rich husband. She becomes convinced that the only way to achieve her dream of an easy life as a trophy wife with Scott (Justin Timberlake) is a breast augmentation and so tries to raise the $10,000 while splitting up his romance with a fellow teacher. This film has drawn many comparisons with the Billy Bob Thornton’s ‘Bad Santa’ of a few years back but this is a much fluffier affair. Lacking the bite of that cynical masterwork this instead inverts the cliches of those inspirational teacher flicks like ‘Dangerous Minds’ and ‘Dead Poets Society’ for a bit of light satire. Diaz has a ball in the lead role and uses her sex appeal for some laugh out loud moments especially one involving a car and a hose. She is supported by some nice turns especially that of her ex Timberlake

who proves himself a decent funny man with his part as an earnest educator. Lucy Punch is entertaining too as her cloying rival Amy and Jason Siegel is his usual slouchy self as an irreverent gym teacher who fancies Elizabeth. The only criticisms that could be leveled is that the performances are all from different movies and they never feel like they are in the same film. They vary from the extremely broad strokes of Diaz’s character to the naturalistic underplaying that Siegel is going for. While there could have been a few more gags it is refreshing to see a film where women are as crude and repellent as any man. This new trend in comedy will reach it’s apex with next week’s ‘Bridesmaids’ but this is a good starter before the main course. While some will complain that it is coarsening our opinion of the fairer sex it is enjoyable to see it is not only lad coms but also chick flicks that can make dick jokes. For fans of Diaz’s there is much to enjoy as she is always a lot better at being funny than in action hero mode or in more dramatic roles. It sends up a few pieties about education along the way but a more caustic approach might have garnered more laughs . While not as innovative or amusing as ‘There’s Something About Mary’ or ‘Being John Malkovich’ you will have a decent number of giggles with this nasty souffle. - DARRAGH BYRNE

Get close and personal with Jamie

JAMIE Lawson will play an intimate gig at Kilkenny’s oldest new music venue, ‘The Hole In The Wall’ on Friday, July 8. Jamie Lawson took the country by storm earlier this year with his hit single ‘Wasn’t Expecting That’. He has since released an album, titled ‘Wasn’t Expecting That’, played to a sold out Vicar Street and is currently enjoying the Irish festival scene. The 1852 tavern has seen a number of leading artists perform at the upstairs ‘Archer Room’ since January this year including Liam O’Maonlai, Ronan O’Snodaigh, Maria Doyle Kennedy and Juliet Turner. Catch Lawson with support from London band ‘The Skinny Machines’. Tickets, €15 go on sale on Friday and are available from Rollercoaster Records, St Kieran’s Street, Kilkenny. Limited availability. Doors: 8.30pm.

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Schools celebrate their It was a memorable week for two local schools when they officially launched new extensions and celebrated recent achievements with staff, students, former students, family and friends. The Kilkenny Reporter sent snapper, Donal Foley, and reporter, Aisling Hurley, to cover the community occasions.

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Minister Phil Hogan and Bishop Seamus Freeman unveil the plaque

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Past teachers at Burnchurch, Ann Neary, Mary McAlinney and Ann Diviney

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Chairperson of Kilkenny Co Council Catherine Connery, Fr Denis Purcell, Patrick, Paul and Niamh Cunningham plant a tree

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