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Parish’s prayers for church raid thieves Devoted parishioners rally after gang ransacks sacristy

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PHOTO THOUSANDS IN TRIBUTE TO BEREAVED FAMILIES Pic: Donal Foley

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A South Kilkenny parish paid a moving tribute to beloved sons on Sunday. A Memorial Tractor run saw over 2,000 parishioners and friends united in solidarity. Friends of two popular young Ballyhale hurlers who lost their lives in a tragic accident, led a convoy of over 300 tractors as young and old fondly remembered. Among the organisers were, from left, Eoghan Grace, Richie Reid, Conor Walsh and » Story and picture P14 Christopher Browne.

Cheers: It’s a Mooncoin Pub at heart of Washington Daniel O’Connell’s is the champion of US thirst quenchers

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Gang strikes five times as three churches are raided Trail of destruction as thieves snatch cash and oil supplies EXCLUSIVE

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Pics: Donal Foley Back row, left to right: Eamon Wogan, Larry Lanigan, Bob McMunn, Mick Kelly, Liam Murphy, caretaker, Michael Bergin, Jim Byrne, Michael Sommers, Billy Dunphy, Tom Dullard, John Prendergast.

Front, left to right: Jack Kavanagh, Bob Cody, Martin Shasby, Cait McEvoy, Mary Stapleton, fitness coach, Martin Connolly, Archbishop Thomas White, Eddie O’Byrne, Tom Bergin.

Champion bowler, Seamus Ryan.

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Why dieting can Breda Raggett be a piece of cake!

Being positive is the key to survival in tough times

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T IS hard to believe that we are already three weeks into the New Year. We have been very lucky with the mild weather and the flowers and shrubs are loving it.

It is wonderful to see the little crocuses and snow flowers popping their heads up and giving us such pleasure. Last year was tough for many, and from listening to the commentators it looks like this year is not going to be much better.

If we have any chance of surviving these difficulties, we can only depend on ourselves, we have to be positive, encouraging and support each other. With that in mind, I thought I would bring you some positive quotations, some of them you will know well and others maybe not at all. I hope you will find them positive and encouraging.

Sidney Madwed: If constructive thoughts are planted, positive outcomes will be the result. Plant the seeds of failure and failure will follow.

Robert Louis Stevenson: Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.

Ann Frank: How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.

Sir Winston Churchill: An optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity, a pessimist sees a calamity in every opportunity.

Norman Vincent Peale: Change your thoughts and change your world.

Robert F. Kennedy: Few will have the greatness to bend history, but each of us can work to change a small portion of events.

Dalai Lama: Happiness is not something ready made, it comes from your actions.

Anonymous: A healthy attitude is contagious but don’t wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier; Remember it wasn’t the mountain that defeated the climber, but the little stone in his shoe.

Welsh Proverb: There is no pillow as soft as a clear conscience; Be honourable to yourself if you wish to associate with honourable people.

Mother Teresa: We can do no great things, only small things with great love.

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Birthday girl: Lucy Donovan, Collins Park Callan, who celebrated her 80th birthday at the Set Theatre with family Shelia Hartley, Anna Norris, Jim Donovan, Josephine Ronan, Breda Butler, Lucy Donovan, Michael Donovan, Patrica Corcoran, Lorraine Donovan and Lucilla O’Reilly. Pic: Donal Foley

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KILKENNY REPORTER 25 1 2012

Pics: Tom Brett Photography

Our Mayor can be a Freeman of our Borough Mighty man: The late Mayor Mick McGuinness

City with a proud history of civic chiefs

Labour leader: Mayor Seamus Pattison

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IT centre is now at the heart of town ‘Comer INTRICATE Technologies, the computer repair centre and CCTV sales company, has moved out of the old technical school building and is now located beside Eurospar shop in the Square.

The business provides computer repair services, CCTV solutions and general computer support.

Fantastic lotto prizes

‘Comer GAA €10,700; Golf €10,400; Vaults jackpot €1,000.

Comedy at its best

Kilquan Players present ‘A Wake in the West’ at Coon Hall on January 27, 28 and 29, 8pm. The play is directed

by Michael Casey and the cast includes Mike and Ann Tunstead, Sabrina Brennan, Maggie Cooney, Marie Purcell, Francis Sweeney,

Tom Brennan, Michael Sommers and Gordon Watchorn.

Panto time

The community hall will be open for pantomime bookings from January 23/27 and January 30 to February 5, 2pm to 4pm daily, 056-4441922.

Interested in Unislim?

Then contact Josephine on 087-7786786. Sessions will be held in the Parish Centre, Clogh.

Latin Mass

The Latin Mass, including the Gregorian Chant and traditional hymns will be in St Abban’s Church, Doonane, Crettyard at 12 noon on February 25, followed by blessing of St Benedict medals. All are welcome.

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25 1 2012 KILKENNY REPORTER

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Wizards: Pictured at the home of Washington Wizards basketball team were, from left, Michael Comerford, Andrea Rhatigan, James Rhatigan of O’Connell’s and Reporter editor, Jim Rhatigan

Joint owner, Billy O’Sullivan, right, with O’Connell’s James Rhatigan from Loughboy, Kilkenny

By George, The Reporter finds a Mooncoin pub in Washington Daniel O’Connell rules at the heart of Alexandria’s King Street JIMMY RHATIGAN JRHATIGAN@KILKENNYREPORTER.IE

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Community radio boss forecasts culture changes JIMMY RHATIGAN JRHATIGAN@KILKENNYREPORTER.IE

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Parish opens heart to bereaved families as thousands pay tribute Young friends remember their pals with moving Memorial Day JIMMY RHATIGAN JRHATIGAN@KILKENNYREPORTER.IE

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Local company expands to the Middle East

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REPORTER WISH LIST THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS...

Shoes to make you go ga ga!

SUPERGA is the shoe that everyone is talking about for 2012. They have recently been spotted on model and TV presenter Alex Chung and movie director Guy Richie which has given them almost instant cult status.

They are available in a huge range of styles and colours and prices start from as little as €20 making them extremely recession friendly.

See the full range at www.superga.co.uk.

Dee-lightful dresses THIS ‘Crystal’ dress with slate arrows is

by UK label Nancy Dee. The company’s fabrics are manufactured especially for them - from the purchasing of the yarn right through to knitting, dying and printing. Once a particular colour or print is used up, they cannot easily replenish the fabric thus their styles are produced in limited runs so you are unlikely to find anyone else wearing the same piece.

Nancy Dee also take sustainability into account. They take the utmost care to ensure that the complete life cycle of their garments have minimum environmental impact. See www.nancydee.co.uk.

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Shop of the week CARRAIG Donn on High Street and MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre stock a wide range of Irish and international brands.

Choose from exciting and well known labels including ‘Vila’, ‘Jackpot’, ‘Darling’, ‘Peruzzi’ and ‘Cream’ or Carraig Donn’s own fashion labels ‘J’aime la Vie’ and ‘Voulez Vous’. These French styled collections are aimed at strong, independent women, are made to Irish specifications and are worn by women who enjoy individual pieces at ready-to-wear prices.

Jewellery collections from ‘Newbridge Silverware’, ‘Knight & Day’ and ‘Soul’ are also available.

Carraig Donn also stock a wide range of prestigious Irish gift brands including ‘Waterford Crystal’, ‘Vera Wang’, ‘Tipperary Crystal’ and ‘Delphi Pottery’.

They also offer a great selection of designer furniture, retro-style bake wear, picnic utensils and kitchen

items in the ‘home and gift’ department. So, if you are looking for something for someone special, or a personal treat you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Theatre of the week ‘A WAKE in the West’ by Michael Joseph Ginnelly comes to Coon Hall from January 27 to 29.

The plot centers on the wake of ‘Tom Healy’, a man who was known to be ‘fond of a drop’. Tom’s controversial last request threatens to humiliate his family and make them the laughing stock of their village.

Not exactly an avid church-goer, Tom’s

consulted, as does Tom’s son Martin.

When conniving old neighbour Rose calls to pay her respects, the

dying wish flies in the face of traditional religious ceremony in 1960s Ireland. The priest and doctor need to be

mayhem really develops and her antics set in motion a sequence of hilarious events.

Director is Michael Casey and the cast of Kilquan Players includes Mike Tunstead, Ann Tunstead, Sabrina Brennan, Maggie Cooney, Marie Purcel, Frances Sweeney, Tom Brennan, Michael Somers and Gordon Watchorn.

Shows: 8pm. Admission €10.

Book of the week ‘GUESS How Much I Love You’ The Pop-Up Edition by Sam McBratney and illustrated by Anita Jeram is one of the sweetest books around.

A perennial bestseller, it is one of the world’s best-loved picture books with sales of over 23 million copies.

It tells the story of a

game ‘Big Nutbrown Hare’ and ‘Little Nutbrown Hare’ play as they try to express their love for each other. But as each tries to outdo the other, they discover that love is not an easy thing to measure!

This gorgeous new popup edition is one that children will ask for time and again.

Product of the week WITH the rising costs of gas and home heating oil anything that can help save money is to be welcomed. Enter the unobtrusive ‘Radiator Booster Mk3’.

This ingenious patented device uses simple but highly effective technology

to maximise the efficiency of radiators, saving you oodles of cash every winter.

Simply place it on top of your radiator, plug it in and marvel as the Dragons’ Den featured Radiator Booster ‘sucks up’ lost heat from behind

your radiator and gently circulates it around the room.

This efficiency means your thermostat can be turned down by one to three degrees Celsius thereby saving you money.

Available from €25 from www. firebox.com.

Pub of the week O’Donnell’s Public House and Off Licence is one of the central hubs in scenic Bennettsbridge. Situated on the main street in the village it consists of a small, cosy snug where customers can relax, chat and socialise in comfortable surroundings.

The bar is where most of the locals come to meet friends, enjoy a few drinks, play cards, pool, darts, and

watch hurling and football matches on an eight foot new generation digital projection system which boasts an amazingly clear picture.

There is also a large comfortable heated smoking area with a 50”plasma TV so customers will be sure they won’t miss any part of the match. There is an enclosed beer garden to the rear which is safe for children to play in.

Above the beer garden lies another very large garden where kids can play field games while parents sit and watch.

There is also a barbecue area which is very popular.

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LUIGI’S Pizzeria at 6 Newpark Shopping Centre is a wonderful addition to dining out in Kilkenny.

The varied menu includes traditional fish and chips, t-bone steak, mixed grills, all day breakfast and a full pizza menu.

There is seating available for up to 40 people so you can choose to eat in or to order a takeaway to bring home. They also offer a delivery service at (056) 7789997. The interior of the restaurant is bright and welcoming and offers a great diner experience.

If you are not hungry why not pop in for a delicious freshly made coffee from their San Marco coffee machine. The gourmet coffee is a wonderful treat at any time of the day.

Opening hours are Monday to Sunday 12pm to 12am. Children’s parties can also be catered for. Just ask staff for details.

Exhibition of the week SCULPTOR Deirdre McLoughlin has her first major solo exhibition in Ireland at the National Craft Gallery. ‘Shaping The Void’ is the outcome of three years work for the Dublinborn artist whose unique world-class ceramic sculptures have gained her international renown.

“I remember my firrst encounter with

a piece of work by Deirdre McLoughlin, being struck by its charged intensity,” said Ann Mulrooney of the National Craft Gallery... “My response hasn’t changed in the years since - her work continues to have a physical presence that is disproportionately greater than its scale.

She spends time with each element of the

work and the end result is work of extraordinary power and purity.”

After graduating from Trinity College, McLoughlin studied in Amsterdam before moving to Japan. Now based in Amsterdam she works in a solitary city- centre studio, producing outstanding work which has gained a world wide reputation.

Fundraiser of the week VOLUNTEERS from the Chernobyl Kilkenny Outreach Group are hosting their annual ‘Coffee Morning and Book Sale’ this coming Friday in St Patrick’s Parish Centre, Loughboy from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Come along and enjoy scrumptious cakes and pastries and delicious tea and coffee. Even better, bring a friend or family member and enjoy a

catch up over a cup of tea.

Afterwards browse the many books on offer and bag yourself a bargain or two.

All funds raised go to Chernobyl Children International – a charity that has effected some truly miraculous changes

in the lives of Chernobyl’s children - and in the world’s awareness of the tragedy.

Working together with the Belarusian government, strategic partners such as the United Nations and many dedicated volunteers, they have been able to deliver medical and economic aid to the affected region, fund important research and campaign for greater awareness of the issues.

Gig of the week POPULAR eighties-style band ‘Spring Break’ are back in Langton’s Hotel on at 10.30pm this coming Saturday.

Describing the band frontman Jan Van Couver explains: “There’s no denying our appeal among people born in the eighties. It is a tough one to explain. Possible explanations are the increased number of

digital stations that consider the eighties as the golden age of movie videos, or maybe the lack of excitement because contemporary pop fails to deliver.”

He added: “We are a think-tank dedicated to predicting musical tastes. We’re best known for dominating the heavily specialised American eighties floorfillers market. It’s our

Food of the Week LLEWELLYN’S Orchard Produce produce a divine range of juices, cider, cider vinegar, balsamic cider vinegar and Lusca Irish wine from their vineyards in Lusk, Co Dublin.

Extra apples come from Dunedin Farms in Kilkenny, Boyne Grove Fruit Farm, Drogheda; The Apple Farm, Tipperary and Ballycross Apple Farm,

Wexford.

All the products have had great acclaim from experts, food writers and retailers. David’s ethos of producing wholesome, simple, natural products has been at the conception of this range.

Double L Real Cider is made from fresh pressed Irish apples, naturally fermented without the water,

sugar, glucose syrup, apple concentrate or artificial colours and flavours that can be found in other ciders.

The Lusca wine range includes a fabulous red made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, and two crisp, dry varietal wines from Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay.

You can find some of the range in Superquinn.

hard work and eye for detail that got us where we are today. We feel that, by keeping the fires burning through our live shows, we’ve paid tribute to the lesser-known heroes of the decade such as Milton Friedman, Christopher Penn, Meredith Baxter, Lee Iacocca and Giorgio Moroder.”

Tickets: €7.

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pielberg returns to the world of war with perhaps his most insightful film on that subject which is also a deeply moving experience. Adapted from a much loved book and stage play this movie is an old fashioned family flick which delivers tears and thrills in equal measure.

It starts off with Joey the titular hero of the film being bought at a fair by Peter Mullans’ character a drunken war veteran whose son trains him to plough a field. The Devon countryside provides the backdrop for the first part of this picaresque tale which soon moves to the bloodied fields of Belgium where Joey becomes the property of various owners. It is through his eyes that we see the changing of the guard from noble cavalry charges of yore to the grimy machine guns, barbed wire and mustard gas of World War 1.

This movie is very personal for Spielberg himself the son of a soldier he overheard many stories of battle as a child. In his two mini-series and other war movies he often seemed to be promoting the military while being cold eyed about the horror.

Here somehow through Joey he actually expresses the suffering and pointlessness of warfare. There are also some of the finest scenes in all his considerable filmography

here. Unlike anyone who has every wielded a camera he knows exactly how to frame the action in his wider shots and when to cut to a reaction for maximum effect.

It is always a film buffs paradise watching one of his films. The love he has for John Ford’s “The Quiet Man” is evident in the early scenes (he even quoted it in “E.T” when Eliot kissed a schoolgirl). He borrows the same theatrical looking design and films Emily Watson who plays the mother similarly to the glowing way that Ford captured Maureen O’Hara. When we enter the war scenes you can see both Akira Kurosawa’s “Seven Samurai” and David Lean’s “Lawrence of Arabia” influence at play while the ending recalls those gorgeous silhouettes at the finish of “Gone with the Wind”.

There are many moments to be enjoyed throughout and the performances are uniformly superb not least the 15 or so horses that play Joey. What really is subtle is how technically integrated the special effects and stunt work are which never distract once from the story. Many animal lovers will find some of the later parts of the movie difficult to watch but it is worth it for the happy/sad release at the end.

Spielberg who is often accused of being manipulative and schmaltzy administers here his most honest dose of sobbing to an audience yet.

So if the idea of the combining the epic parts of “Saving Private Ryan” with the more emotionally affecting bits of “E.T.” appeals to you then go see this film immediately.

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Gr-EIGHT: Classy CBS romp to soccer final glory Kilkenny CBS 8, Tullow CS 0

West is best: Captain Fantastic, Nathan West holds aloft the soccer cup

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Seamus Rochford is the captain of Kilkenny Golf Club for 2012. Seamus is a keen golfer and is also an avid GAA man. He is treasurer at Dicksboro GAA Club where he has been a voluntary worker and committee member for 15 years.

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Fenians, Johnstown, goalkeeper, P.J. Ryan who has called it a day at inter-county senior hurling level, after a glorious trophy-laden career with Brian Cody’s Kilkenny.

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