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A waste: The €40k cage had lifespan of pathetic two months Ugly sister banished as people warm to a fabulous walk Exclusive pic: Donal Foley
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The popping of champagne corks at a business in Green Street, Callan told its own story. Saturday was a big day for delightful Tullaroan girl Karen Maher and her Make Up and Beauty Studio. A year to the day Karen had dipped her toe into the bath of business and she is so happy that she took the plunge.”Hard work and commitment complemented by wonderful customer support and goodwill can achieve anything,” Karen enthused. “I am so grateful to my family, friends and the people of Callan and environs for their custom and kindness.” Pictured: Beauty therapist Karen Maher, centre, with Julia Butler, left, and Laura Doheny. » Full story and pic P20
Love affair: Why farmers cosy up to China and Libya New markets can beef up our thriving agri industry
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Black Abbey: A seminar for believers and non believers! JIMMY RHATIGAN
Councillor lashes out at cuts to family allowances
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‘No constables were protecting Castle Park on Saturday’ We are committed to high standards at National Historic Properties, says Board JIMMY RHATIGAN JRHATIGAN@KILKENNYREPORTER.IE
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Neighbours waken up to blazing bin Councillor condemns thugs who started fire JIMMY RHATIGAN JRHATIGAN@KILKENNYREPORTER.IE
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Garden joy as Riverdale hits Gardenia Centre Mayor David Fitzgerald with Happy Heart volunteers
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Dog tired?: Let Catherine walk your pooch!
IF YOU are dog tired and your four-legged friend is still raring to go for a walk we have the answer to your dilemma. A good woman called Catherine is willing and able to bring Mutt or Fido for a stroll. She is a dog lover and really enjoys strolling with canines. The number to contact is 087-1855835. This service should be of particular interest to those living in Church Avenue, Hillside View, Donaguile Heights and Maryville. Please ring after 4.30pm.
Local lottos ‘Comer Lotto €12,800; Golf €4,100; Vaults €800,
Boost for the town
The Community School Transition Year have thanked all who helped to launch the Tidy Town clean up. Lots of rubbish was collected and the railings at the top of the Square got a badly needed coat of paint. The idea now is to keep the area clean and tidy for the people of the town and indeed for welcome visitors.
Bon voyage Lorraine A cabaret night will be held in Conahy Clubhouse on Saturday, 9.30, to raise funds to help Lorraine Cass travel as a volunteer to Tanzania
Ger has moved Established tyre man Ger Grady is now located at Ballyhemmon Business Park Ger is a well known GAA referee
and local taxi man. His late dad worked at King’s Garage for many years.
In memory About 40 attended an Anzax Day celebration of Australia, New Zealand and Irish war heroes at St Canice’s Cathedral during the week. There was a Stephens Barracks Military Museum exhibition at the Discovery Park, Castleconer on Saturday, followed by a brilliant night in Dillon’s Pub, thanks to Margaret and Eugene Dillon. Andrew Korff and friends organised the event.
Celtic soccer camp Deen Celtic hold their Summer Soccer Camp from July 9 to 13, 10am to 3pm daily. The camp is for boys and girls aged 6 to 14. Contact is Shane Renwick.
Canada calling Met two women who travelled from Canada to trace family roots. Jane Hayden and Catherine Morritt were anxious to go back on the Kidd family. Ralph Kidd was killed in the Battle of Castlecomer in 1798. Andrew Kidd emigrated to Canada in 1818. The family is believed to have lived in the Coon area and any information would be gratefully received at 087-2121639.
So generous Thanks went to all who supported the Shave and Dye fund raiser in Shortall’s, in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. A generous €727.32 was thrown on the floor, to be picked up for the cause. The total for the night is expected to reach €1,500.
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Champagne corks pop as Karen celebrates in style Fledgling Callan business enjoys its first birthday JIMMY RHATIGAN JRHATIGAN@KILKENNYREPORTER.IE
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Happy birthday: Elizabeth, Elaine and Kevin Maher, Lorraine Doheny, Karen Maher and Julie Butler Pic: Donal Foley
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REPORTER WISH LIST THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS... Fully booked YOU’VE read the book, now sleep under it! Nothing beats clambering into a cosy tent after a hard day’s hike or a paddle round the festival campsite. But why scrimp on quality and good looks when you can take cover in style and stand out from fellow campers with a ‘FieldCandy Tent’. This smart tent looks just like an enormous paperback book that’s been unceremoniously dropped by a giant. It’s even got a rear barcode, brief synopsis and highly realistic ‘fan’ of pages. Perfect for showing fellow campers your bookish leanings, Fully Booked is ideal for itinerant bookworms and literary festivals. But hurry, this is going to be a bestseller! Available from www.firebox. com.
Family Remedy SKINCARE brand ‘Human+Kind’ have just launched their ‘All in One Family Remedy Cream’ (€22.95).
It has been formulated to remedy the A to Z of family skin problems including minor burns, cuts, grazes, nappy rash, acne, eczema, psoriasis, itching, nettle rash, athlete’s foot, dermatitis, insect bites, stings, sunburn, cracked skin, cold sores and even razor burn. It also helps reduce the risk of infection and contains a naturally derived anaesthetic to soothe pain. It helps wounds heal by forming a protective barrier over the vulnerable area. It is super-charged with healthy ingredients that are naturally active and free from chemical nasties.
Cleanse with a cotton touch KLEENEX have launched a brand new facial cleansing range that includes extra gentle facial cleansing wipes, eye make-up remover wipes, facial cloths and powder-free shine absorbing sheets. The super soft cotton touch facial clothes are the best things to come on the market since cotton wool. The gentle, quilted, soft sheets made from natural fibres are not only larger but also softer than cotton wool. They are soft and
strong when wet or dry so you can use them not only while applying cleanser and toner, but also while removing make-up, face masks and even nail varnish. Available from Superquinn.
Blemish Balm IT seems like everyone in the beauty industry is raving about BBs or blemish balms at present. Blemish balms are available from a number of leading skin care brands and claim to work as a primer, a light foundation, a moisturiser and also contain sunblock. Estee Lauder Daywear BB is at the high end of the market but is receiving rave reviews from beauty editors all over the world. It offers moisture, protection and flawless perfection while also delivering Estee Lauder’s most effective anti-oxidant power ever. The lightweight tinted creme delivers an instant, even-toned, healthy look. Estee Lauder is available at Goods, High Street.
Proud as a peacock THIS stunning dark brown stole with kantha embroidered peacock and sequins will turn heads wherever you go. It’s the perfect spring summer addition to any wardrobe as it will keep you warm on a cold evening or will shield you from any unexpected sun. made from poly-wool it measures 6ft by 2.5 ft and is €57 with free shipping from www. exoticindia.com.
Cover up in style ONE of the drawbacks to summer weather is an increase in the number of flies. There’s nothing worse than flies landing on that just baked loaf of bread or that just cooked meal you have left out for someone to eat later. Food covers are very handy and are a much healthier alternative to cling film but they are not so easy to come by. This pretty food cover has small crochet butterflies attached and is perfect for covering food left out in your kitchen or even for lazy al fresco dining in the summer months. Just €9.99 from www. thehomebarn.ie
Make lunchtimes cool THIS Polar Gear lunch cooler is ideal for bringing lunch to school, work or even on a picnic. It comes with two separate compartments which helps prevent your food from getting squashed. It also has comes with an hygienic pvc free lining that contains spills and is easy to clean. It folds flat for storage and includes a base board for support. Add ice packs for increased cool time. Just €9.95 from www.hsw.ie.
Vintage lace THIS stunning and elegant shrug/bolero would add a delicate touch to any outfit. It has pretty pearl buttons all the way up each sleeve that add to its vintage glamour. It is a multi-wear item and comes with a diagram that shows the different ways it can be worn. It comes in a range of colours including black, porcelain, sterling, champaign and navy and fits up to size 18. At just €25 it won’t break the bank yet it is something you will have in your wardrobe for years to come. See www. cozediroze.com.
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Design and Dine Evening at Kendals with Jane Beer Wednesday May 9th at 6:30pm €45 per person About the evening... » Drinks reception » 3 course evening meal » Jane’s interior design presentation - including discussion on best use of light, space, fabric and design » Q&A session where guests are encouraged to present Jane with their own design challenges
Part of proceeds donated to Temple Street Children’s Hospital
About the designer... Jane Beer is one of the most respected and imaginative interior designers in the country. Jane will share 25 years experience of her practical and fun approach to design. She has a reputation for creating beautiful interiors that work. Whether designing houses of all types, shops, restaurants or hotels (including Mount Juliet House) her style is elegant and timeless, with the emphasis on quality but within budget.
Accommodation packages also available
To book call Bridget on 056 777 3082 or email bfargie@mountjuliet.ie Mount Juliet, Thomastown, County Kilkenny www.mountjuliet.ie
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Shop of the week TEMPERATURES will soon be getting warmer and with longer summer evenings life will be getting busier with work, dinner with friends, travelling and shopping. Sisley at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre is the place to go to pick up an outfit to suit any occasion. Plain or printed
dresses the choice is yours, but patterns are a real must this year. With so many options to choose from you will be spoiled for choice. Fresh and light fabrics, practical and comfortable items – Sisley has the ideal summer look for you. Prices are very reasonable too so you will have no problem
finding something that you love and well within budget. An Italian brand Sisley uses only high quality fabrics including 100% cottons, linen, silk, cashmere, wool and denim. Collections include sporty and casual wear, formal and elegant dresses, tailoring and accessories.
Theatre of the week THE Love Hungry Farmer adapted and performed by Des Keogh comes to The Watergate Theatre this coming Friday night. Des is one of Ireland’s foremost actors and entertainers. The award winning play is adapted from ‘Letters of a LoveHungry Farmer’ by John B Keane. It tells the story of John Bosco McLane, a bachelor of ‘indeterminate’ age
and according to his own assessment, ‘past his best’ and evidently still a virgin. McLane’s amorous adventures range from the hilarious to the pitiful. A must see play, the New York Times described it as “Fiercely serious and bruisingly hilarious” while The Irish Times said: “Des
Keogh is superb. A consummate actor wedded to a skilled raconteur, the wine he offers is vintage”. John B Keane’s plays include ‘Sive’ and ‘The Field’. His ‘Letters’ series of books were a huge success. Show: 8pm. Tickets €16 / €12 from www. watergatetheatre.com or (056) 7761674.
Book of the week If you have been to see this year’s hottest film ‘The Hunger Games’ and can’t wait another year for the second instalment you could always get yourself a copy of ‘Catching Fire’. The second book by Suzanne Collins follows Katniss and Peeta who, against the odds, won the annual Hunger Games. But it was a
victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumours of rebellion and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.
Product of the week WITH water charges imminent there are plenty of ways to reduce the water you use. A simple way to counter water wastage in the shower is to install an aerated shower head which uses half the water of a normal shower head without compromising the showering
experience. Most shower heads use about 12 litres of water per minute but this can be reduced to just 6 litres with the aerated shower head. They come with a
universal fitting suitable for most showers. You can also install the same technology on your taps. See www.purchase.ie.
Pub of the week KYTELER’S Inn, one of Kilkenny’s most historic pubs, has a fantastic line-up this coming bank holiday weekend. On Friday ‘Koda Kid’ play The Tavern Bar at 9.30pm, ‘Acousticats’ play the Main Bar at 10.30pm and there is a late bar and djs until 2am. On Saturday ‘Tomas Jackman’ plays the Courtyard Bar at 7.30pm, ‘The Ben Reel Band’ play the Top Bar at 10pm, ‘Abbey Folk’ play the Main
Bar at 10.30pm and there’s a late bar and djs until 2am. On Sunday ‘O’Dwyer Brothers’ play the Courtyard Bar at 6pm, ‘Dan Bair and Homemade Sin’ play the Top Bar at 3pm, ‘Elvis Fontenot and The Sugarbees’ play the Top Bar at 10pm and ‘Tomas Jackman’ plays the Main Bar at 10.30pm. On Monday ‘The Springsteens’ play the Courtyard Bar at 7pm and ‘Raglan Rogues’ play the Main Bar at 8.30pm.
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extra cheese, Caribbean pineapple’, ‘Greek Kebab Pizza – tasty lamb kebab meat with sliced red onions and tzatziki sauce’ and ‘Vegetarian – sliced mushroom, sliced red onion, juicy peppers, vine ripened cherry tomatoes, sweetcorn’. The extended menu
APACHE Pizza, Kilkenny’s newest pizza restaurant, is located at 31 John Street. They currently have a special offer running for any pizza, any size for €9.99. Delicious options include a ‘Wigwammer – premium double decker pepperoni, double extra 100% mozzarella’, ‘Apache Special – premium pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, onions, peppers, fresh sweetcorn,
includes burgers, wraps, chicken, tacos, chips, desserts and side orders of garlic bread, potato wedges, garlic mushrooms, onion rings, jalapeno poppers and
topped chips. Apache Pizza is 100% Irish owned and was originally set up in Dublin in 1996. Opening hours are Monday to Wednesday 3pm to 11.30pm and Thursday to Sunday 12.30pm to 12am. Deliveries are available from 5pm. Call (056) 7712582.
Exhibition of the week THE 12th issue of the popular ‘Kilkenny Poetry Broadsheet’ will be launched tomorrow. One hundred and thirty four poems were submitted for inclusion by fifty one writers with thirteen poems by thirteen poets selected by Editor Nuala Ní Chonchúir. A Dublin woman, now living in Galway, Nuala has won many short fiction awards including RTÉ radio’s ‘Francis MacManus Award’, the ‘Cúirt New Writing Prize’, the inaugural ‘Jonathan Swift Award’ and the ‘Cecil Day Lewis Award’. She
was shortlisted for the ‘European Prize for Literature’. She is also nominated for the ‘2012 Pushcart Prize’. Selected poets include Carmel Cummins, David Thompson, Amanda Richards, Gillian Somerville-Large, Connie Walsh, Mary O’Shea, Kevin Dowling, Nuala Roche, Gerry Moran, Nora Brennan, Helena Nolan, Angela Keogh and Susie Lamb. Following the launch copies will be available for free from the Arts Office, no. 76, John Street and libraries around the county.
Fundraiser of the week THE Carers Association mini marathon will be held on Bank Holiday Monday May 7. It will set off from the Aspect Hotel, Kilkenny Business and Retail Park, Springhill, Smithlands South at 12 noon. The event is one of the main fundraisers for the Carers Association Centre which provides information and advice
for Carers, together with practical in-home respite hours, to give them a much needed break from their caring roles. The centre also provides training courses for carers in areas such as manual and patient handling and practical caring skills. Carers are often confined to their homes, looking after loved ones
24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are more 5,000 family carers in Kilkenny/ Carlow area, providing close to 120,000 hours of care each week. The 10km run will start and finish at Aspect Hotel and is open to everyone to run, jog, walk or wheel. Register at (056) 7721424 or www. carersireland.com.
Gig of the week IN ‘Poor Moon’, his recent release under the moniker ‘Hiss Golden Messenger’, MC Taylor revels in the classic simplicity of old-school folk. His waltz-y ballad ‘Blue Country Mystic’ is a prime example of how he blends the triedand-true methods of home-grown bluegrass with the catchiness of contemporary indie folk.
‘Super Blue (Two Days Clean)’ is a countryinfused dance number that showcases his understanding of the folk tradition as history that lives, grows and moves its audience in deep, unpredictable ways. He writes folk music that is at once firmly steeped in tradition and immediately accessible. Intimate knowledge of
Food of the Week THE Truffle Fairy, Thomastown are currently giving customers a free truffle of their choice with every coffee purchased in their café. Sit back and relax in comfort and enjoy the irresistible temptations and warm seduction of the Truffle Fairy chocolates while watching how they are made. Truffle Fairy use only the best couverture, ethically sourced ingredients, fresh
spices, quality liquors and natural flavours. They recently added wonderful chocolate bars and chocolate bark to their existing extensive range of fresh truffles and chocolate fudge. The chocolates have won numerous awards and accolades including three gold stars in the International Great Taste Awards 2011 for their delicious Chai espresso
truffle, Cardamom orange truffle and Tequila salt lemon truffle. Opening times are Tuesday-Wednesday 10am-4pm - chocolate shop only and ThursdaySaturday 10am - 5pm. Chocolate Cafe/shop. They are closed on Sundays and Mondays. The Truffle Fairy is also at the Farmer’s Market on The Parade every Thursday.
how successful Southern folk sounds and a propensity for thoughtful allusions come naturally to Taylor, who lectures in folklore and has been writing music since he was in his teens. Catch him this coming Friday in Ryan’s Bar and Saturday in The Pumphouse as part of the Rhythm & Roots Festival.
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The stage is set for the Carers Association Mini Marathon on Bank Holiday Monday. The ‘off’ is from the Aspect Hotel at noon and a bumber crowd is expected to support this great cause. The launch, led by Deputy Mayor Seán Ó hArgáin, with megaphone, was at the Aspect.
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Big battle with the small cars T
he motoring scene is all about the battle of the tiddlers this year with chief among these the duel between Volkswagen’s new and novel sounding Up and the Fiat’s stalwart, the Panda. The Volkswagen UP, left, is already good enough to have been labelled Whatcar’s 2012 Car of the Year, and many think world domination is just around the corner. The five-door is no bigger than the three-door and the engine line-up is the same. There is a premium to pay for the extras door, but it’s a relatively modest *460euro* approximately per model. That means prices will start from around £10200 for the most basic 59bhp version; the more potent engine, a 74bhp version of the same 999cc motor, will continue to be offered on higher trim levels. The Up’s boot capacity is unaffected by the extra doors, so it stays at 251 litres – or 26 litres more than a Hyundai i10’s. That rises to a genuinely useful 951 litres if you fold down the seats. The five-door is a strong addition to the line-up. It doesn’t add a great deal of extra practicality over the three-door, but it does make accessing the rear cabin noticeably easier, and every bit as good to drive. If you’re intending to fill the rear seats with people more than occasionally, we’d consider this version an extra *460*Euro very well spent. One of its many advantages is
that while it’s funky-looking, it’s also economical, spacious and good to drive though it will be viewed by some as a bit pricey compared to the rest of its field and some have said they’re not super impressed by the lower powered engine’s struggle with motorway driving. On the price form, drivers who say it’s “not cheap” the recognise that it’s still a “good investment”. In short, most reviewers have agreed the 2012 Volkswagen Up is “All the kit you really need”. The new Fiat Panda, right, is endearing and funky-looking, according to Whatcar and while it is conceded that it won’t cost you much to buy and run, some say its diminutive stature really goes against it in the leg room department. The lack of kit in the more basic versions have been counted against it to by some reviewers of today’s best
small cars. This is a desirable and good-value city car, but unfortunately for the Fiat Panda many agree rivals from VW, Seat and Skoda are better. The third generation Panda is just beginning to be delivered to the driving public this spring and it’s a mini that will draw stylistically to the family feeling of the house that made its debut in Turin with the Fiat 500. However, its larger scale and squared proportions means it is a bit wider and longer than its predecessor with the growth mainly found in the inner passage. The new Fiat Panda city car is a model that tries to build on the success of its predecessors without, on the face of it, doing anything radically different. The wheelbase remains unchanged from the old car’s, at 2300mm, but the body is 114mm longer, 11mm taller and 65mm wider than before. That makes the Panda larger than the new
VW Up, but a little shorter than a Hyundai i10. The new shape is also more aerodynamic, although that’s not immediately obvious. This remains a car that trades on practicality rather than the trendy looks employed by the Up. The suspension remains the same as before, but it’s been heavily revised in a bid, Fiat says, to reduce understeer and improve feel through the wheel. The petrol engine options are a 68bhp 1.2-litre, 120g/km four-cylinder (likely to be the best-seller), and two sub100g/km versions of the Twinair twocylinder motor (a normally aspirated 64bhp unit, yet to be confirmed for the UK, and a turbocharged one with 85bhp). There’s also a 74bhp 1.3-litre turbodiesel. A four-wheel-drive variant will follow in the second half of 2012. Fiat has yet to confirm pricing and specs, but expect a three-tier line-up
– probably Pop, Easy and Lounge – starting from around euro 10400. The entry-level model is unlikely to have air-con, though, so we’d expect to pay around eruo 11000 for the cheapest acceptable edition. The turbocharged Twinair edition pulls strongly from around 1800rpm and then, as with the same engine in the Fiat 500, means that you need to change up a gear at around 3300rpm. This doesn’t slow progress too much, and it clearly does its bit for fuel economy, but it does keep you in a rev range where the Twinair’s note is more gruff than characterful. This isn’t a problem in the fourcylinder, 1.25-litre petrol model. It clearly has a weaker bottom end, with none of the shove of the turbocharged two-pot, but it’s happier to rev beyond 4000rpm, relatively smooth with it, and quicker to fade into the background at a 60mph cruise. It’d be our preference – and the fact that it’s likely to be cheaper is a bonus. The five-speed manual transmission is nicely positioned, high up on the fascia, and it’s slick enough as long as you’re positive with your movements. The steering is extremely light (good for around town), but devoid of feel; the set-up on a VW Up offers more communication. The ride is firm, but the Panda remained generally composed on the battered streets of Naples.
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