Kilkenny Reporter 12 October 2011

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Widow (80) is mugged on her way to church Thug preys on a woman of prayer ..................................»P2

‘Don’t be afraid. Be proud of your body’ »P8

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TRACTOR BOYS ROLL UP FOR COLLEGE’S CAREERS OPEN DAY Boys and girls rolled up in big numbers for an open day at Kildalton College, Piltown, on Friday. Included are David and John Walsh, Robert Hartley and Michael O’Connor of Glenmore/Tullogher

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KILKENNY REPORTER 12 10 2011

Mass journey turns to horror for pensioner JIMMY RHATIGAN JRHATIGAN@KILKENNYREPORTER.IE

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12 10 2011 KILKENNY REPORTER

Our Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Army went home happy as Larry

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Right: Gunner Foley: Ready to cycle to war was Gunner Donal Foley, Kilkenny Reporter snapper Pics: Donal Foley

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KILKENNY REPORTER 12 10 2011

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Always look on the bright side of life

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HAVE been reading the book â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Powerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Rhonda Byrne, a follow-up to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Secretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and I thought I should share some of the wisdom. It is not based on religion but the Scriptures are quoted from time to time. It is based on the ďŹ&#x201A;ow of the Universe and our attitude to it.

There is a section devoted to money and depending on our attitude to money, decides on how much or little money we will have. Have you ever noticed when you are worried about the lack of money, bills seem to pile up and make you desperate? â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Powerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stresses the power of love and love in every aspect of our lives, money, health and happiness comes from love.

Opportunities will come if we give our lives over to love, more or less fall in love with life.

Some readers may be sceptical about this, but whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrong about being positive rather than negative? Thinking positively changes our attitude. There are two sides to everything.

Think about the bills you get.

Many dread getting them and

complain about all the things they have to pay for - running a car, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;phone, electricity, gas, food, entertainment and more.

Suppose you change your thinking on your bills and think about services provided, and how they make your life easier. Imagine the feeling when the electricity goes and you are left in the dark, no cooking facilities, no television or radio. Our cars give us such freedom, our phones keep us in contact. Food gives us pleasure, cooking and eating, an essential part of living. Cinema and other entertainment give us pleasure. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Powerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; encourages people to give abundantly, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;because it is in giving that you receiveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and The Lord said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anything you give in my name, I will reward you a hundred fold.â&#x20AC;? The more you give the more you will receive. It works, just try it!

In future when you get your bills try to look on the positive and all you have received as a result of your bills. Bills can be a bonus rather than a punishment. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Powerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is available in all good book shops and is also in CD format.

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It’s a family fun function for a fiver THE COAL Miners’ Christmas Benefit Show is on October 21, 7.30-10pm, Jarrow Café, Discovery Park.

The show is a familyfriendly fundraiser. It begins with a wine and cheese reception, followed by musical performances, and ends with an art and craft auction. The art and craft are original, handcrafted one-offs, and each piece will be auctioned. All proceeds go to the Friends of Castlecomer District Hospital in honour of the Deerpark miners and their families.

Up for auction will be gold and silver jewellery from Tia and Dani Vellani, and their apprentice, Paige Hagenov; an original painting by Eugene Conway; a stone sculpture

by Aileen-Anne Brannigan; a portrait photo session with Claire Dunne and David Donnelly; a coffee table by Daithi Massey; wood sculpture by artists working under the instruction of Peter O’Carroll; a replica of a medieval battle sword by Harry Harris; photographs by Cara Byrne, Maline Campbell, Deirdre Haughney, Shaelin Vellani and Seamus Walsh; ceramics by Rhiannon and Susan Boland; a

Chubby collage by Sadie Cramer, and a piece of home decor from Selina Gittins of Eclectic Interiors.

Hosting the show will be the charismatic author of Jackie Loves Johnser OK, Neville Thompson. He is working on a novel, a film script, a musical and a dramatic adaptation of Lou Reed’s Berlin. Fonsie Mealy of Mealy’s Auctioneers will facilitate the auction.

Included in admission are wine, cheese and a raffle ticket for prizes sponsored by local business. Contact: Tia and Dani Vellani: Tia 0879833442, Dani 08795 28628.

Breast Cancer A table quiz in aid of Action Breast Cancer (ABC) will be held in Bollard’s Pub on Friday at 9.30pm. All proceeds go directly to the Irish Cancer Society.

Teams of four cost €20.

All are being encouraged to wear pink, with a prize for the ‘Pinkest Person’.

Most recent data from the National Cancer Registry shows that 547 people were diagnosed with cancer in Kilkenny in

Brennan 2009, 47 breast cancer cases.

Vaults plays Deenside Players present ‘Last Tango in Itchycoo Park’ and ‘Three’s a crowd’, two one-act plays in the Vaults Lounge on Thursday and Friday, 8.30pm.

Cast includes Susan Boland, Michelle Burke, Michael Brennan, Michael Dowd, Martina Harding and Barry Byrne. The plays are directed

by John Coogan and Sarah Brennan.

Flower Art Seasons of Mists - Autumnal Flower Art, Eva Holmes, ‘Comer Library, October 25, 7.30pm. Admission free.

Local lottos ‘Comer Lotto €8,600; Golf €6,200; Vaults €1,000.

Hallowe’en Activities at the Discovery Park include ghost train, turnip carving competitionm trick or treat trail, bouncy castle and face painting, story telling and fancy dress. Details: 0564440707.

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Front, l-r): Lisa Maher, Irene Henebry, Mairead Lacey, Deirdre Scott and Jo Scobie. Back, Niamh Carroll, Eamonn Corcoran, Emma Staunton, Laura Noonan and Regina Moran.

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REPORTER WISH LIST THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS... the spent bulb with one of the two provided replacement bulbs.

Each 35 coloured string light comes in a cool packaging box, along with the string lights and an instruction leaflet. Because it doesn’t come pre-assembled you can choose the order of the colours, so it really is your own design!

Just €50 from Kwilla, Rose Inn Street.

Good enough to eat!

Heaven on earth! With hands that smell of freshly baked vanilla apple pie, you’re sure to want more.

But the care factor doesn’t fall short with this version either: tried and tested care ingredients with coconut oil and shea butter give your hands just the care they need in the winter season and offer plenty of moisture. The 24 hour formula ensures longterm protection so that rough, chapped skin doesn’t stand a chance.

Just €1.49 from Penneys, selected Dunnes Stores and Heatons.

Everlasting Foundation Compact

Have a ball!

EACH hollow ball is made of hand-dyed, natural cotton, which is held together with natural gum.

An added advantage to the string lights is that if one bulb goes, the remaining lights stay lit, making it quick and easy to locate and change

IF you suffer from dry skin, particularly during the winter months, you might be interested in this new foundation from Clarins.

This light-asair foundation delivers extra long-lasting coverage that doesn’t transfer. It stays fresh and comfortable with adherent micro-patch hydrofilms, which work to preserve moisture levels and reduce dehydration. It also acts as an effective reservoir of hydration, which progressively releases moisture over time.

You’re left with an even and radiant complexion without a feeling of tightness. Lines and wrinkles are optically reduced thanks to abundance of soft-focus pigments that diffuse light effectively.

Just €37 from Sam McCauley.

Keep The Peace NEW Philosophy ‘Keep The Peace’, is formulated for sensitive skin. It focuses on controlling redness, hypersensitivity and irritation by supporting the skin’s natural moisture balance with advanced barrier rejuvenation technology,multiple antioxidants and cutting-edge soothing ingredients.

Suitable for all skin types it is designed particularly for those with sensitive, reactive skin. Super Soothing Moisturiser hydrates as it soothes skin to help minimize redness and irritation; helps to restore skin’s vitality and leaves skin calm with a more even skin tone.

Thicker hair in 30 days NEW Redken Intra Force promises thicker, fuller hair in 30 days. Just follow three simple steps.

Step 1: Use the detoxifying shampoo to reduce excess sebum and DHT and promote hair density and a healthy scalp. Step 2: Use the lightweight and nourishing toner which detangles, moisturises and strengthens and helps replenish hair and scalp to prevent premature breakage. Step 3: use the lightweight and fast absorbing daily treatment to energize the scalp and promote hair density. Hair should look visibly denser, fuller and thicker.

Redken is available in salons across the county.

Long, lean legs.

NOT for the faint-hearted but gorgeous and definitely worth the effort if you can wear high heels. These are from Dorothy Perkins and would look great worn with warm winter tights, opaques or even under trousers or jeans.

They are a shoe but they also have a hint of a boot about them and the addition of the slight platform in the sole would make any legs look longer and leaner.

The lace up front and straps with buckles provide extra support when walking too.

Berry nice!

BERRY shades are the colour of the season and what better way to embrace the trend than with a statement making berry suede and faux fur coat from Wallis. Worn here with a silk blouse, also from Wallis, the coat is a real head turner. It is 100% real suede and the faux fur makes it extra cosy and is plentiful on the collar, cuffs and along the bottom. Log onto www.wallis.co.uk for more details.

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Shop of the week REFLEX Printing at Unit 11, The Goods Shed, MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre was set up by Alan Rowe in 2009 following the closure of Kilkenny People Printing at Purcellsinch.

Unemployed after 17 years and with very few opportunities on the horizon, Alan took things into his own hands and set up Reflex Printing.

Over the past two years Alan has learnt that to maximise his business he needs to operate from a premises as near to

the city as possible, so Reflex he Printing recently moved into The Goods Shed Market.

Reflex Printing can print to thee specific needs of all companies, s, large or small. Just some of the products provided by the company include wedding invitations, posters, flyers, menus, docket books, memorial cards, business cards and booklets.

Call 086-8213998 or email reflexprinting@gmail for a quote or further details.

Theatre of th the he we week eek Theatre of the week BARNSTORM Theatre Company presents ‘A Murder of Crows’ at The Watergate Theatre this coming Friday.

‘A Murder of Crows’ is a gothic tale of the journey of two children from abandonment and fear to ultimate survival, seen from the quirky perspective of a chorus of raucous and garrulous crows.

Based on the classic story of ‘Hansel and Gretel’, this dynamic and exciting piece of theatre will delight and grab the imagination of all theatre goers, both young and old.

It explores themes of famine, sibling rivalry and personal growth.

Written by Olivier theatre award winner, Mike Kenny, in collaboration with

Barnstorm Theatre Company, ‘A Murder of Crows’ is suitable for children aged eight and older.

The production will mark Barnstorm’s 20th year of providing high quality theatre experiences for children throughout Ireland.

Show: 7.30pm. Tickets €10. Bookings: (056) 7761674.

Book of the week IN ‘The Night Circus’ by Erin Morgenstern the circus arrives without warning. It is simply there. Within the striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements.

‘Le Cirque des Rves’ is only open at night.

Behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway - a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood for this purpose.

They don’t realize that this is a game in which only one can be left standing. Despite this

they tumble headfirst in love - a deep, magical love that makes the lights flicker and the room grow warm whenever they so much as brush hands.

Product of the week JAMES’ Choices on James’s Street in the city has a huge selection of fancy dress costumes to choose from including this ‘Skeleton Bride Deluxe’.

The range for children includes a sinister devil, a skull monster, a zombie, a purple witch, a pirate and a werewolf.

Women can choose from a

bumble bee, a dead bride, Little Red Riding Hood, a nurse and a vampiress while men’s’ costumes include Creeping Death, Master of Shadows, a monk and a skeleton zombie.

Prices are extremely reasonable starting at €9.99 for a kids’ size demon costume.

Pub of the week ‘THE Hole In The Wall’ is one of Kilkenny’s best kept secrets. Hidden in a laneway off High Street it was built in 1582 and has been restored into a wine bar and music venue. It is seeping in atmosphere and ambiance and stands as Ireland’s oldest surviving townhouse.

The Elizabethan building is open to visitors for the first time in hundreds of years and is an idyllic

spot for a catch up with friends.

The venue is available for private parties and over the last few months the upstairs Archer Room has operated as an intimate venue for music, theatre and the arts. Artists such as Liam O’Maonlai, Mary Coughlan and Clive Barnes have performed there.

Little Black Wren and Mark Stewart play tonight (Wednesday), Jarlath Regan plays on Thursday, The Man Whom, Stephen Young and Joey Ryan play on Saturday and John Spillane will do a show on Sunday.

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Restaurant of the week A FANTASTIC way to enjoy a great meal out without breaking the bank is to book an early bird sitting in your favourite restaurant.

Key Largo restaurant at Canal Square in the city offer a great deal with an early bird two-course menu for €10 from Monday to Thursday and Sunday until 7pm and on Friday and Saturday until 6:30pm.

The gorgeous bijoux restaurant offers a mix of Mexican and Italian cuisine. A range of typical Mexican dishes such as fajitas, burritos

and tacos share space on the menu alongside various pasta and pizza dishes.

The venue is spectacular with stunning views over the River Nore. The cosy interior looks very authentic and has lots of secluded areas that are ideal for a

romantic meal for two. The restaurant can also cater for larger groups also.

Exhibition of the week LUCY McKenna is the new artist in residence at Kilkenny County Council Arts Office at No. 76, John Street. Lucy is a Kilkenny artist working in drawing, photography, painting, video and installation. She graduated from NCAD in 2005 with a Joint Honours Degree in Woven Textiles and History of Art. In 2010 she received an Arts Council travel award to undertake a residency on Toronto Island, Canada. The work she created was in response to the island itself,

its history and landscape and it further advanced her interests into developing her work in sculpture and installation.

During her residency Lucy will focus on developing new sculptural installation work and also in developing a new body of work for an upcoming joint show with US artist Erica Harney in Brooklyn, New York in May 2012. She also intends to explore site-specific drawing and to record an audio track for a nearcompleted video piece.

Fundraiser of the week and MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre.

Show starts 8.30pm sharp and all are welcome. Tickets are €15. Call Liz at 086 8370174 for further details.

The CBS Zambia Immersion Project was initiated by Brother Michael O’Donoghue, former Principal of Kilkenny CBS. Money is raised through non-uniform days and other fundraising activities and is used to help the people of Mufulira and the surrounding area to improve their quality of life and become healthier and self-sufficient.

Gig of the week A NEW night begins at Billy Byrne’s Bar, John Street this coming Saturday. ‘Disconnect’ will be held every two weeks and will feature an exciting line-up of DJs and bands over the coming months.

This Saturday night, Kilkenny’s own ‘The Kilo 1977’ will take to the decks for one of his legendary strictly vinyl-based sets.

The night will be held in the newly refurbished beer garden, ‘The Magnier Terrace’ which has

recently had a roof added making it an ideal all-weather venue.

‘Disconnect’ came about as a collaboration of ideas between owner Willie Byrne and ‘The Kilo 1977’ and promises to be one of the best free nights you will have in Kilkenny.

Also, if you have yet to see the giant mural that was painted on the beer garden wall by renowned graffiti artist Danleo ‘Disconnect’ is a good excuse to go and check it out.

Food of the Week THE 5th annual Savour Kilkenny Food Festival will be held over the coming October Bank Holiday weekend, October 27 – 31.

Highlights include a debate titled ‘The Great Irish Food Fight – is traditional Irish Cuisine an embarrassment of riches - or just an embarrassment?’ at the Savour Kilkenny Food Camp in Newpark Hotel on Friday October 28.

It will be chaired by

John McKenna of ‘The Bridgestone Guide’; Dame Alice Medieval Banquet on Sunday

October 31 in Kilkenny Castle Kitchens; a ‘Feast of Chefs – 5 Kilkenny chefs, 5 courses under 5 arches’

in Campagne Restaurant on Thursday October 27; seafood workshops by six Kilkenny chefs at The Fishman’s Market Stand on the Parade Plaza; a Young Producers Market in MacDonagh Junction; Pop Up Allotment on the Canal Square; Taste of Kilkenny Food Trail Tour; Nutrition for Sport and a Healthy Lifestyle seminar and interactive cooking demos for children.

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CBS Secondary School, James’s Street are hosting a fundraising ‘Style Night’ in Newpark Hotel tomorrow (Thursday) in aid of the CBS Zambia Immersion Project.

The night will include fashion advice from well-known Image and Fashion Consultant Faith Almond and a fashion show with a selection of this season’s latest styles from local boutiques Serendipity, Mimi, Peaches and Belle Femme.

Make-up will be by McCauley’s Chemist, High Street and hair by Peter Marks, Market Cross Shopping Centre

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Ryan Gosling smolders as the titular lead, a nameless character who by day is a stuntman and a mechanic.

By night he moonlights as a getaway driver who gives his clients five minutes before he leaves them behind. Then he meets his neighbour (Carey Mulligan) and falls in love with her. But she is married to a convict who when he gets out of jail brings disaster for all involved.

This movie is directed by Nicolas Winding Refn who is one of the most audacious directors to emerge in the last 10 years. He started off in his native Denmark with the ‘Pusher’ trilogy and then he made the incredible ‘Valhalla Rising’ and the astonishing’ Bronson’. This is his first American film and he really thrives in his new environment.

This is the slickest car movie since Steve McQueen drove the hills of San Francisco in ‘Bullitt’.

A lot of the charm of this film lies in Gosling’s mesmerizing performance. He reduces everything down to the most minimal gestures so that when he eventually does explode with rage it is deeply shocking.

The violence here is not for the feign-hearted but it is a film which shows the horror of crime and doesn’t depict it cartoonishly as is often the way in Hollywood. He is ably helped by Carey Mulligan who is really endearing as his object of affection.

This is a very fairytale world which knows it’s movie references but dishes out a very realistic take on the Los Angeles underworld.

The music and art direction are straight out of Brian De Palma’s ‘Scarface’ while the photography and action scenes are the most striking to be seen on screen since Michael Mann’s ‘ Heat’. It is definitely in the same league as those two heavyweights and you yearn for more films from the partnership of Gosling and Winding Refn straight afterwards.

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