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Ace young guns will do business in Croker battle

Our top class local schools will ﬁght for enterprise prizes » Story and Pics P2&3 Exclusive pic: Donal Foley

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PEACHES ARE THE CREAM SAYS TV STAR

Local businesses and the wider community must support each other if we are all to make it through the recession. So said TV stylist Cathy O'Connor who added that the owners of Peaches Boutique, St Kieran's Street should be applauded for setting up business in difficult times. Stars at a fashion parade of Peaches spring/summer collection were top models Teodra Sutra, Grace O'Malley, Kilkenny, a student of Loreto Secondary School and Angelica Salomao. » Story and pics P28

Reeling in the years: Six decades of fabulous Freshford Panto We cycled to North Kilkenny for fun: Oh yes we did!

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A brilliant response to the Raggett DID Electrical charity cycle

‘I always look forward to my Kilkenny Reporter on a Wednesday morning’

LOVE reading newspapers. I buy the ‘Irish Independent’ on Saturdays only and I get the magazine section with the TV programmes for the week. I also enjoy the ‘Sunday Independent’. I feel both papers repeat the news of the week so really there is no need to buy one every day. Our local free newspaper ‘The Reporter’ gives us all the local news covering both town and country. We are familiar with the headlines on the front of national newspapers and quite a lot of people buy particular papers because of the headlines. But what drives me mad is the fact that when you go read an article you have to read several paragraphs before you even get to the start of the story. I presume journalists want to make as many

columns as they can get from a story, filling space in the process. I just have not got the patience to be reading columns of waffle, I want to get to the story from the start. Did you ever notice when they have a headline about some personality or business person who has featured in the news day in and day out, they try to resurrect the story with a few new lines and then go on to cover the story again. Do they think we are stupid not to know they are simply filling column inches? The difference with our local newspapers is that they will always give you the story in full and leave it at that. They don’t keep resurrecting it week after week just to fill the pages. Local newspapers are a very important part of community life and help to keep us all in touch with happenings in our

community. People young and old love to see their photos appearing in the local paper and are very pleased to see an article written about them. Local newspapers highlight a lot of positive happenings in many areas, sport, business, charity work and achievements of different people and organisations. We get a lot more positive news from them and I know some experts tell us that the days of newspapers are coming to an end because of the Internet. But I look forward to my Kilkenny Reporter with a cup of tea on a Wednesday morning. I really enjoy that. Reading a newspaper is brilliant and I like writing too. I just cannot believe the huge numbers of people who tell me they enjoy my column in The Reporter. Long live the provincial press.

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Group pictured at the 2012 retirement party for members of the Kilkenny branch of the INTO at Newpark Hotel. Included are Liz Davin-Reade (branch organiser), Emma Moloney (branch secretary), Ailish Lanigan, Kilmoganny, Dick O’Neill, Gowran, Anna Kennedy, St Canice’s, Brigid Burke, Bunscoil McAuley Rice, Felix Nolan, St John’s, Rose Corley, Clara, Sister Louise Phelan,

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Bunscoil McAuley Rice, June Barrett, School of The Holy Spirit, Marie Murphy, Gowran, Sadie Bacon, Windgap, Beatrice Moore, St Patrick’s De La Salle, Noreen Kinsella, CBS. Retiring teachers missing from the photograph: Pat Carey, Presentation, Mary Andrews, St John’s Junior; Michael Cotter and Alma Holohan, Mother of Fair Love. Pic: Tom Brett Photography

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Shock, horror, as ‘Little Shop’ is €20k in debt JIMMY RHATIGAN JRHATIGAN@KILKENNYREPORTER.IE

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Left: Cllr Gus Byrne presents medals to Michael Gaule, Aisling Rice, Neil Butler and Gary Knox Right: Kilkenny Juniors and their coaches

Now for a Wellie Race in Germany A KILKENNY woman who founded the New York Wellie Race is now working towards organising a Wellie Race in Germany. But Rosaleen Crotty is not ﬁnding the going smooth. “Germans don’t seem to get the wellie bit,” said Rosaleen. “Why can’t we run in our sneakers, they ask. So far I have three who will run, two agricultural scientists and an orthopaedic doctor. If I get 10 to run, we will have another world ﬁrst, a German Wellie Race.” Rosaleen sent good wishes to all the Powley.

Daffodil Day Thanks went to who contributed to Daffodil Day. A sum of €3,635 was collected.

Local lottos GAA €12,500; Golf €3,500; Vaults €700.

Off to Zambia John Doheny is to spend two weeks in Zambia, working with the housing organisation, Habitat for Humanity Ireland. He has started a campaign to raise funds for travel. Anyone wishing to sponsor John can do so on mycharity. ie Over the next few months fund raising events will be held. Contact number is 0863748334

A holiday for pilgrims Castlecomer Parish pilgrimage/holiday is from September 2 to 10. Visited will be holy wells in England and Wales, including Stonehenge, Windsor, London and Canterbury. Details, Annette in the Parish Centre or sacristan Maureen Kelly.

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Review of Titanic: The Night the Titanic Sank by Nic Compton

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Pics: Donal Foley The Midnight Marchers

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Lowrys will help make your garden grow this summer ITH spring well and truly here W and summer just around the corner, it’s time to get your garden ready for the warmer seasons. And one company which can handle all your gardening needs is Lowrys Home and Garden — they’re your one stop shop for everything you need to get in the mood for summer. Whether you’re looking to spruce up your lawn, add some colour to your borders or just want a place to entertain family and friends — they

stock a wide range of gardening products and accessories to help create a perfect paradise in your own back garden. The home and garden centre, which is approaching its ﬁrst anniversary, stocks a vast range of BBQs, garden furniture, chimneas, water features, plants, pots,composts, gifts and lots more. They have a wide selection of bedding plants to choose from including basket plants, as well as an extensive

range of bulbs and sowing seeds. Check out their prices as they have some fantastic deals available, including great offers such as half price plants, three for €10 on all bedding plants, and Irish Moss Peat large bales (100L) for €7.99 or two for €12.99. When visiting, don’t forget to make a stop at their John Deere shop which stocks everything from lawnmowers to toys, clothing and giftware. Lowrys also stock the hottest deals

in furniture, carpets and woodﬂooring in their Parnell Street store, as well as a wide range of home acccesories including paintings, mirrors, lamps and rugs. The company, which has a proud tradition of serving the people of Kilkenny and surrounding areas for 100 years, is proud to continue this tradition. Mike Nolan and his staff will spare no effort to give customers, old and new, a quality and service which has always been a hallmark of Lowrys.

Lowrys Home and Garden, Carpets & Furniture is located at Parnell Street, near St Mary’s Cathedral. Free car parking is available at their Home and Garden Centre . The showrooms are open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm, through lunch time. Sunday and Bank Holiday opening hours are from 2pm to 6pm. To contact Lowrys tel 056 77 22221. Email lowrysfurniture@gmail.com and Fax 056 777 0688.

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Pics courtesy of Ned Kennedy

Jim Molloy (Dame), Tom Waldron (Baron), John Joe Cahill and Tom Kennedy (Ugly Sisters), Larry Dawson (Buttons) and Jim Delaney (Simple Simon) from the panto Cinderella.

Photo Two: Cinders (Moira Buckley) and Buttons (Larry Dawson)

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Photo Three: Driving lesson, The Dame (Jim Molloy) and Buttons (Larry Dawson) get driving tips from Simple Simon (Jim Delaney)

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Indoor and outdoor creature comforts WITH AISLING HURLEY

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REPORTER WISH LIST THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS... Wellie good style! WELLIE boots don’t really come much cooler than these. Fur lined and lace up they can be ﬁtted comfortably to your feet ensuring that you can enjoy wearing them on long, muddy walks or for a whole weekend at an outdoor festival. They would look great worn with jeans or with brightly coloured tights and a short skirt. Just €75 from The Gift Horse on Patrick Street. The Gift Horse is a quirky gift, accessories, homeware and country clothing shop that is well worth a browse. Think equestrian art; handmade rubber boots; hares; foxes and gorgeous, wool wraps. Country dressing and living with a stylish edge!

with this ingenious idea by Dutch company ‘String Gardens’. Almost any plant, ﬂower or shrub can be grown this way and hung from the ceiling, windows, shelves or anywhere in your home that is suitable. They offer a wonderful opportunity to add a bit of greenery and art to your home and require very little maintenance. Log onto www. stringgardens.com for more details.

clever ruching at the waist mean it is super ﬂattering for all body shapes. Steilmann is a German label beloved by Irish women because of its tailoring and quality fabrics. Now price is also another factor that can be added to the list with this dress retailing at just €76. Steilmann is available at Goods, High Street.

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look or subtle holographic shimmering glitter pigments in gold or multi-glitter. Thanks to the new flat, extra-broad brush, the Effect Top Coats (€3.29) can be applied easily and accurately with just one stroke of the brush. Intensive shine and stunning eyecatching effects create a first-class individual look… a million times! Catrice is available from White’s, High Street and MacEneany’s at Ayrfield Medical Practice.

ENDLESS nail styles are possible with the eight, new limited edition ‘Million Styles’ Effect Top Coats by Catrice. Applied on their own or on top of your favourite colours, they ensure fascinating effects: a 3D jewel effect, a cool smoky

Perfect dylashes! Eylure Dylash 45 day mascara is perfect if you have light coloured eyelashes that you are looking to deﬁne. The product is simple to use – all you need to do is mix the dye and activating solution in the tray that is supplied and apply it to your eyelashes just as you would mascara. Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes and rinse off. That’s it! You are good to go for the next 45 days.

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THIS Crayola-hued spring dress is perfect for cheer-up dressing. You won’t feel anything but vibrant and joyful wearing these bright colours and prints from Steilmann. The bold colours are enhanced by the easywear jersey shape and textures. The deep v at the neck and the

The joy of beads PART of the joy of owning a Kazuri necklace or bracelet is found in the unique nature of the handcrafted beads. No two are exactly alike, and the purchase of each piece funnels back into the good work undertaken by Kenyan artisans. Each bead is made using clay

sourced from Mt Kenya and the vibrant ceramic pieces are shaped by hand, glazed, and double-kiln ﬁred. Hiring only widows, single mothers, and women living with special needs or disabilities, Kazuri presently employs more than 300 women in Karen, just outside of Nairobi. See www. funkyjewelleryandbags.com.

Bright Eyes! AWARD winning organic spa treatment brand, VOYA has created the ultimate age-ﬁghting and eye-reviving treat for fatigued, puffy or dehydrated peepers. VOYA Marine Eye Treatment features a decongesting lymphatic eye massage in combination with a highly targeted potent seaweed treatment cream. Bright Eyes is a cutting-edge eye 45 minute four-step treatment that claims to turn

back the clock and visibly transform eye tone and texture. Available from Rivercourt Hotel and Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny.

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Shop of the week STEPPING into Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe in Coffee House Lane, Market Cross Shopping Centre is like stepping into the past. Take a trip down memory lane where you will ﬁnd good olde fashioned sweets served with good olde fashioned service. The shop offers an extensive range of boiled sweets, liquorice, lollipops, handmade chocolates,

gobstoppers, cola drops, humbugs, marshmallows, jelly beans, candy canes, jellies and toffees all temptingly displayed on every available surface.

The shelves are ﬁlled with row upon row of shiny jars crammed with multicoloured treats that beckon at you from behind

the counters. The shop is also great for ready packaged sets of sweets that make ideal birthday, communion, conﬁrmation or anniversary presents. There’s also plenty to chose from if you are hosting a children’s party. Staff are very friendly and always have a warm smile and a nice greeting when you walk through the door.

Theatre of the week GERALDINE Aron’s hilarious ‘My Brilliant Divorce’ by Jasango Theatre is at The Watergate Theatre tomorrow (Thursday). Meet Angela Lipsky, once half of ‘Angela and Max’, the world’s happiest couple. That was before Max (affectionately nicknamed ‘Roundhead’) unexpectedly dumps her and runs off with Rosa, a young Mexican woman

who barely speaks a word of English. Join Angela on her poignant and hilarious journey as she rebuilds her life, ﬁnding herself adrift in a sea of weird sexual encounters, sneaky solicitors, phonein counsellors, a bad case of hypochondria and the specter of poverty. Follow her progress from messy

marital break-up to a full divorce. Laugh out loud comedy, combined with heart-wrenchingly honest moments, make this an unforgettable show that both engages and entertains. The title role is played by Angela Ryan, co-founder of Jasango Theatre and is directed by the esteemed George B Miller. Show: 8pm. Tickets €14/€10.

Book of the week GEOFFREY Dyer is one of the most original, wittiest and philosophical writers working in the English language. In ‘Zona: A Book About a Film About a Journey to a Room’ he looks at the great Russian ﬁlm ‘Stalker’ by Andrei Tarkovsky

but uses it at a starting point to investigate all kinds of ideas most especially the power of cinema on our memory. Recalling another Russian master Vladimir Nabokov he peels the ﬁlm’s many layers back and reveals all the

beauty beneath its austere surface. His obsession with the tiniest detail within Tarkosky’s ﬁlm will ring true for anyone who has endured this elusive cinematic experience and been haunted by it forever after.

Product of the week The ECO company ‘becausewecare’ have developed a range of compostable and biodegradable plant pots that enable you to drop your new plant into the ground without having to remove the plastic casing. Simply pop it into the ground, and

watch the pot add nutrients to your soil as it biodegrades, giving your plant a healthy start to life in your garden. For horticulturalists and plantation developers, these pots are ideal. They

easily overcome many of the common problems associated with retaining soil around the roots during planting. Once in the soil the plant pots biodegrade into natural humus, CO2 and water. See www. becausewecare.ie

Pub of the week WOODSTOCK Arms in the Square in picturesque Inistioge is a traditional Irish pub offering a full range of alcoholic beverages including bottled and draught Guinness, Heineken, Carlsberg, Smithwicks ale and Bulmers cider. They also stock everything you could need in the whiskey department from Powers Gold Label, Jameson, Crested Ten, Bushmills, Paddys and

famous Grouse Scotch Whisky to Jack Daniels and Wild Turkey. Tea, freshly ground coffee and soft drinks are also available. Woodstock Arms is the perfect summer pub with its outdoor seating providing a wonderful view of village life in Inistioge. It is also a cosy spot on cooler evenings with its welcoming open ﬁre in the bar. The pub also runs a bed and breakfast with seven en-suite rooms each with a colour TV, tea and coffee making facilities and hair dryer. Free parking is also available.

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THE Pennefeather Cafe over the Book Centre on High Street offers a wide range of home cooked foods including delicious gluten free and healthy choice options. It’s one of the nicest places in Kilkenny to while away an hour with a coffee or a smoothie while looking out the window down onto a busy High Street. It’s a busy spot at

lunchtime as they do a great selection of soups and salads which are made using their own recipe low fat dressings which they also bottle up a nd sell behind the counter.

Their home-baked bread, scones and cakes are legendary and are also

available for takeaway. Their freshly made smoothies are to die for and come in a range of tempting ﬂavours. Pennefeather also caters for children so you can be sure of ﬁnding something on the menu to keep the whole family happy.

Exhibition of the week THERE is still one week left to catch the ‘Young Makers’ exhibition at no 76 John Street. The exhibition began with an international triennial in Tallinn, Estonia and now, ﬁve arts organisations across Ireland have partnered to bring Young Makers on a national tour of Ireland. It showcases the work of young artists from

Ireland, Portugal, Slovenia, Latvia and Canada. All of the art work being shown formed part of an original triennial in Tallinn called Eksperimenta! for which Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership was invited to be the official Irish curator. With a wealth of submissions from across Ireland, the work

of over 50 young Irish artists was showcased. Among the highlights of the Irish participation was the granting of ‘Most Promising Young Artist’ award to the young artists from Kilkenny, who submitted their stopmotion animation made in collaboration with artist Vanessa Daws. The exhibition runs until April 26.

Fundraiser of the week THERE are just over three weeks to the third annual Cycle4haiti charity cycle which aims to raise a record €300,000 for The Soul of Haiti Foundation. The cycle will be held on May bank holiday weekend kicking off Saturday, May 5 at 8am from Dublin, Sligo and Tipperary, converging in Athlone for an overnight rest to start again Sunday, May 6 for

a further 85kms to the ﬁnish line in Eyre Square, Galway. Those from Kilkenny still interested in taking part are invited to register at www.cycle4haiti.com where they will also ﬁnd information on training events in the run up to the cycle. Netwatch are one of the teams taking part from Kilkenny, so make sure to register to join them in representing

the county. The goal of Cycle4haiti is to raise money for the Soul of Haiti Foundation and donations can be made directly to the cause by visiting www.cycle4haiti. com, by searching for ‘Cycle4Haiti’ on www. mycharity.ie or by making a donation at any of the fundraising events in the lead up to this year’s cycle.

Gig of the week GROWING up in a small town in Maine, Rod Picott was exposed to a surprising mix of music. His father, a former marine, owned a record collection that spanned from the marches of John Philip Sousa to the rhythm and blues of Ray Charles. His older brother introduced him to the punk poetry

of Patti Smith and The Clash, ﬁnishing the groundwork of inﬂuences that he would later draw from. Through his teens and early twenties he payed his dues bumping around the raucous and thriving local music scene that ran from Boston MA. north to Portland ME. His debut release, ‘Tiger

Food of the Week MARIA’S Cakes in ‘Kilkenny Retail Centre’ on James’s Street has been attracting huge attention since it opened in late January. The shop supplies a wide range of delicious home-baked cupcakes in huge range of ﬂavours including chocolate orange, vanilla, lemon, Malteaser, Oreo Cookie and red velvet. Also available in store every day are chocolate biscuit cake, Bakewell slices, and triple certiﬁed organic ORO coffee and tea.

Maria uses free range eggs, real butter and all natural ﬂavourings and absolutely no preservatives in all of her baked goods and confectionery. She specialises in show-stopping novelty birthday, christening, special occasion and wedding cakes and offers a consultation service for brides and grooms where they can sample some of the delicious cakes on offer so they can be sure they chose the one most suited to their big day.

Tom Dixon’s Blues’, announced his arrival as an artist of note. ‘Stray Dogs’ displayed even ﬁner skills as a writer and vocalist. ‘Girl from Arkansas’ shows he continues to thrive and expand as a storyteller and singer. Don’t miss him at on Saturday and Sunday of the Kilkenny Rhythm & Roots Festival.

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Destination Ireland Fancy a holiday? As a nation, we may be going through tough times, but we still live in a beautiful and fascinating country. Here are some of our favourite places to visit ... outside of Kilkenny!

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FILM The Cabin in the Woods Director Drew Goddard

oss Whedon is the god of nerds. He not only wrote ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ but also the first ‘Toy Story’ script. He has since then floundered a little. Not one but two TV series were cancelled ‘Dollhouse’ and ‘Firefly’. His script for this film has been on a shelf for a good few years gathering dust. All geeks are on their knees that this will find an audience where the superb ‘Serenity’ failed. The reason for the long introduction is that I really don’t think you should read any reviews for this film. The storyline is impossible to describe without giving away the brilliant twists. The only advise I would give you is see it before someone tells you. It is literally critic proof since the slightest reference to the plot will make you hate film articles forever. The entire movie is like one giant spoiler alert. The only thing I can tell you is that it is a cocktail of other horror movies especially ‘The Evil Dead’ and ‘Scream’. There are references to everything from ‘The Ring’

and ‘Hellraiser’ to ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ thrown into the mix for the fans to nod along to. Whedon knows this genre like nobody else and also he is one of the wittiest purveyor of zingers amongst teen characters. He manages the trick of scaring the life out of you while making you think about the mechanics of this type of movie. All the time you are laughing your ass off. The nearest comparison that can be made is with the series ‘Lost’ by JJ Abrams who coproduces this as well. There is the same mind bending philosophy lecture going on behind the scenes and a crash course in Greek mythology sneaked in here for good measure. The direction by Drew Godard is a little patchy at times and the ropey special effects reveal the meagre budget . However you cannot fault it for pure ambition and the ﬁnal act is possibly the most bonkers ending of any movie this year. As the promising box office returns have proven Joss Whedon is not written off yet and hopefully this is just a taster for the ‘Avengers Assemble’ which he directed. Here’s hoping he can smuggle into that the same subversive outlook and knowing humour as this clever shocker. The geeks shall inherit the earth. – DARRAGH BYRNE

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