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Toibin spares blushes as Laois prove too lively LEINSTER MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP LAOIS 3-20, CARLOW 0-9

Paul Woods on the left to right sprinting for the line (Picture: Séan Rowe,).

CYLCING: Thomas Tuite Cup, Bohermeen, Co. Meath

Woods third as O’Neill breakaways pave the way The 24th April, my father’s anniversary, he also loved the bike and bike racing! The 24th is also the official anniversary of the 1916 raising, when brave Irish rebels faced the might of the British Empire and won. Bohermeen (an Bothar Min), the smooth road, the roads are far from smooth around Bohermeen these days, the terrain is lifeless and tough, this combined with speed makes bike racing very hard. The A2 category racing started at 1.30pm., the 16.5kms circuit asked a lot of questions of the riders, their ﬁtness strength and determination and natural ability was tested and the boys passed the test again with ﬂying honours. Alan Galavan, big Seamus O’Neill, Paul Woods, John O’Shea and Shane Foley lined out to represent Lalor O’Shea sponsored Carlow team. All hell broke loose early on in this one day event and after just one lap the cracks were already beginning to show,

the weaker riders were going ‘out the back’ fast. The ﬁrst break of the day went up-the-road after a lap and a half. This break of 12 riders included Seamus O’Neill a Castlecomer native now riding in the Carlow colours. Seamus is a very strong rider and he had no problem doing his share of the work in the leading breakaway group. This breakaway group worked very hard together to establish a gap of 30 seconds to the main ﬁeld, at this stage the stronger teams were beginning to panic in the peloton and the decision was taken to pull the leading break back, which they did. With two laps to go of the 116kms race Paul Woods jumped ‘up the road’ followed by Shane Foley and by that strong man Seamus O’Neill. The three Carlow riders found themselves in the winning break which included four other riders. The seven riders worked really hard ‘up-and-over, big time’ to keep the peloton at bay, and at the sprint to the line it was

Nathan Mullan (Dromara CC) who took first place followed by Jude Sands (Newry Wheelers) and in third position Paul Woods (Carlow RC). This was a great result for Paul and also a brilliant result for Seamus O’Neill having contested in the two breakaway groups of the day. When I spoke with Paul after the race he was very happy with his performance and said he felt really strong throughout the race. In the A4 event Carlow was represented by Paddy Hutton, Mark Oliver, Ray Danne, John Sloan and Andrew McCabe. All the Carlow A4 riders finished in the main bunch today. Paddy Hutton was unlucky not to be placed. He put in a great effort at the finish but unfortunately got blocked in at the sprint finish of the 70kms event. Niall Craven (Drogheda Wheelers) took first place, followed by Jonathan Smith (Clondalkin CC) in second spot and James Torre (Castlebar CC) third position.

Eva Brennen who trains with the underage Carlow RC put in a very strong performance and ﬁnished in eight position in the U14 race (second girl across the line). Eva is getting stronger with every race she competes in – well done Eva! A bad crash in the U12 race hampered two Carlow riders. Jamie Condron and Con Scully were brought down by another competitor who switched across the road. Jamie suffered a broken elbow and was later treated in hospital for his injuries. Con sustained minor injuries and I am glad to say that both lads are recovering well. This was a big disappointment for the lads, who had their sights set on a podium ﬁnish. Don’t worry lads your day will come… Well done to all the Carlow competitors today. Under age (16/14/12 year olds) training at 6.30 each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Milford Weir car park (contact Gavin on 085 112 0238 for details).

With 20 minutes played in O’Moore Park, Portlaoise on Saturday afternoon Carlow trailed 1-7 to 0-4 but given the fact that usually reliable Chris Nolan had been wayward with a hat-trick of placed balls and that the visitors would have the aid of the wind on the change-over there was a glimmer of hope that the red, yellow and green could cause a Leinster MHC surprise. Alas, by half-time lively Laois had established a 1-10 to 0-5 advantage and when the blue and white opened the second half scoring within seconds of the throw-in it set the tone for a painful half hour’s viewing for the small Carlow support who saw their side outscored 2-10 to 0-4 over the course of the second period as the O’Moore County entered in the record books a massive 20 point victory. But for deﬁant full-back Dara Tobin the margin would have been even uglier while Gary Lawler also defended with gusto and while no one could be faulted on the count of effort, Laois bossed proceedings in every sector, playing a lovely brand of fast moving hurling to which they applied accurate ﬁnish. This was a very disappointing end to a hard working season for the Carlow boys, who put in a massive effort in training and were gallant in league defeat against Offaly and Antrim before beating Kildare in the opening round of the championship. The younger members of the squad now set their attention to the new Celtic U-17 competition. Carlow: Damien Jordan (Naomh Eoin); David Nolan (Naomh Eoin), Dara Tobin (Mount Leinster Rangers), Ross McEvoy (Naomh Eoin) 0-1;

Joe Holden (Burren Rangers), Gary Lawler (Mount Leinster Rangers) 0-2 2f, Tony Lawler (Mount Leinster Rangers); Gavin Connolly (St Mullins), Niall Roche (Naomh Brid); Alan Whelan (Erin’s Own), Tommy Dowling (Ballinkillen), Chris Nolan (Mount Leinster Rangers) 0-4 2f; Jon Nolan (Mount Leinster Rangers), Cathal Treacy (Naomh Eoin) 0-1, Conor Lennon (Erin’s Own). Subs: Pauric Slye (Naomh Eoin) for , Niall Lynam (Mount Leinster Rangers) for Holden, Jason O’Neill (St Mullins) for Lennon, Donal Jordan (Naomh Eoin) 0-1 for Whelan, Sean McDermott for Roche

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Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Preview!!!

BEYONCÉ BOUNCE! “WHAT in the name of all that’s holy is that scantily clad lady doing on the sports page?!” you ask! “And with a piece purporting to be a preview of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship at that!” Well, dear reader, the said scantily clad female might yet have a big part to play in whether the 2016 Provincial Hurling Championship enters the record books whilst sparking over the latest GAA controversy! You see, should this year’s Leinster Final, scheduled for Sunday July 9 in Croke Park, end in a draw the replay will not take in GAA headquarters as the stadium is required the following week-end for a Beyoncé concert! Yes, that is she lighting up this page, the former Destiny Child singer - you knew that didn’t you?! - one of the highest selling artists of all time, a new release early in the New Year sparking off a new wave Beyonce hysteria and guaranteeing sell out concerts. So should anyone manage to bring all conquering Kilkenny to a Provincial ﬁnal replay, most likely Galway, ’tis likely O’Connor Park, Tullamore would house an all-ticket

replay, the first provincial senior hurling decider to be played outside Croke Park since Dublin beat Wexford in Nolan Park, Kilkenny way back in 1961. We reckon the Leinster Council, should it be a Kilkenny v Galway replay, should make the big gesture and like Cromwell declare “to Hell or to Connacht” by fixing the replay for Pearse Stadium, Salthill! And why not? Aren’t Carlow going to Tralee, Co Kerry this Sunday to fire the opening shots in the 2016 Championship?! And didn’t Ballycastle in the Glens of Antrim house Leinster SHC fixtures over the past couple of years? Not to mention that fact the the Emerald Park, Ruislip, London has also hosted fixtures in the Eastern’s provinces flagship hurling competition! Of course, should this replay situation arise it will again spark debate of how concerts and American football events can cause important GAA fixtures to be uprooted from their natural habitat. A debate for another day, but remember where you heard it first! Can Carlow halt Kerry rise? A few short years ago

Carlow appeared to be the wannabee county best primed to work their way into hurling’s top ten, incremental gains in league and championship highlighted by wins over Laois and Wexford in the points competition, the beating of the O’Moore’s again in knock-out hurling, the width of the upright denying the red, yellow and green a championship qualifier victory over Wexford in Wexford Park. Since then Carlow have been running hard to stand still and not always succeeding, league relegation compounded by the fact that we have lost two Division 2A finals, the first to Kerry in Thurles, a victory that gave the Kingdom the bounce to take on the ‘big boys’ and right well the green and gold have been doing too, toppling Offaly and Laois in the NHL before franking the form by beating Laois again in the relegation play-off. Yes indeed, Kerry have massive momentum and having won last year’s Christy Ring Cup in convincing fashion realised their dream of securing a place in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship. Why Leinster you ask? Well it was felt the round robin section here - effectively a all-provincial B championship (or an unofficial Mick Mackey

Cup?) - was a steeping stone that suited better than been fed to the Munster lions. They are right too! And, maybe in time, this move - if Antrim hadn’t been relegated all four provinces would have featured in the Leinster Championship! - will lead to the race for the Liam MacCarthy Cup being conducted on a complete open-draw basis. As to Sunday in Austin Stack Park, Tralee, Carlow will be up against it and with a trip to Tullamore to play Offaly the following Saturday before a re-match with Westmeath in Netwatch Cullen Park a fortnight later, the stark reality is, like last year, we could be in a last ditch ﬁght to avoid relegation to the Christy Ring Cup. Mind you, thanks to an Antrim motion in our own Mount Wolseley, the Ring Cup winners re-join the championship proper from next year on though the logistics of that look problematical and with the august Frank Murphy of Cork against it there is a fair chance the motion, passed because of the passion with which the Antrim orator spoke, will be rescinded. Nothing for it then only to dig deep and record a famous win on Kingdom soil. Best of luck lads, ye can do it.

Carlow GAA Fixtures Tuesday, April 26, 7.30pm Football League Division 5 (first named team at home) O’Hanrahan’s v St Patrick’s, Ref: Michael McNally Leighlinbridge v Ballon, Ref: Peter Doran Clonmore v Fighting Cocks, Brian Deering Wednesday, April 27, 7.30pm Football League Division 4 (first named team at home) Naomh Eoin v Kildavin/Clonegal, Brendan Fitzgerald Old Leighlin v O’Hanrahan’s, Cathal McSteen Askea v Éire Óg , Jimmy Lawler Leinster Minor Football Championship At Netwatch Cullen Park: Carlow v Laois, 6.45 Thursday, April 28, 7.30pm Football League Division 2 (first named team at home) Ballinabranna v Fenagh, Jonathan Murphy Football League Division 3, 7.30 (first named team at home) Leighlinbridge v Rathvilly, William Fanning Tinryland v Eire Og, Seamie Doyle St Patrick’s v St Andrew’s, Martin Murphy Friday, April 29, 7.30pm Football League Division 3, 7.30 (first named team at home) Ballon v Palatine, Jonathan Murphy Saturday, April 30, 7pm Football League Division 1 (first named team at home) Mount Leinster Rangers v Palatine, John Hickey Eire Og v Tinryland, Brian Deering Old Leighlin v O’Hanrahan’s, Paud O’Dwyer Football League Division 2, 7pm (first named team at home) Naomh Eoin v Ballinabranna, Kieran Kelly Grange v Kilbride, Pat Kehoe Fenagh v Railcard, David Hughes St Andrew’s v Fighting Cocks, David Hickey Sunday, May 1, 12 noon Minor A Football League (first named team at home) St Andrew’s v Eire Og, Martin Murphy Rathvilly v Mount Leinster Rangers, John Hickey Fenagh v Michael Davitts, Seamie Doyle Burren Rangers v Palatine, John Thompson Minor A Football League (first named team at home) St Patricks v O’Hanrahan’s, Jimmy Lawler Naomh Eoin v Kildavin/Clonegal, William Fanning Tinryland v Clonmore, Enda Hulton Leinster Senior Hurling Championship At Tralee; Kerry v Carlow, 1pm

26 APRIL 2016

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DONAL ENGLISH-HAYDEN MEMORIAL HURLING BLITZ Carlow Second Level Schools remembered one of its young players last Wednesday at a hurling blitz in Netwatch Training Centre in Fenagh. Donal English-Hayden lost his life last August in a tragic farming accident and five schools came together to remember him in a manner he would have wanted. A junior hurling blitz held in glorious sunshine paid a fitting tribute to the former student of Knockbeg and Gaelcholaiste. Six teams took part (Knocking field 2 squads) in group games which led to A B and C finals. Other schools who attended were Tullow CS, Colaiste Eoin (Hacketstown) and Carlow CBS. Good skills and plenty of fun was displayed through out the morning’s hurling and at the end of 12 games the English Hayden family were there to present winners with a shield, trophy and a Cup which will be played for each year.

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BLAST FROM THE PAST: CARLOW CROWNED LEINSTER CHAMPIONS Barrowsiders make brave bid for All-Ireland Glory Here’s the picture that sparked a debate and brought back memories of a great ﬁnal in ...? Can you guess? See below

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Hotel of the week

Step House Hotel Behind the original Georgian features of the Step House Hotel are 20 luxurious bedrooms, designed in a sweeping curve to create panoramic views of rolling countryside as it rises to meet Mount Leinster. Step inside and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find Irish art, elegant furniture, free internet access, fantastic dining options and a great nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep. Open the French doors onto your terrace, and begin your day by breathing in the unspoilt countryside of Borris, Carlow - a beautiful, untouched town full of charm and heritage. Visit stephousehotel.ie

Business of the week

DVD of the week

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, the galaxy faces a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and the First Order. When a defector named Finn crash-lands on a desert planet, he meets Rey (Daisy Ridley), a tough scavenger whose droid contains a top-secret map. Together, the young duo joins forces with Han Solo (Harrison Ford) to make sure the Resistance receives the intelligence concerning the whereabouts

Album of the week

Carlow Tyre Centre

The Very Best of Prince

Carlow Tyre Centre offers a high-quality, professional service at affordable prices. Customers can choose from new and part-worn tyres and great prices as well as special discounts on many services. Carlow Tyre Centre also offers a number of high-performance car services, including servicing, free NCT check, oil change, shock absorbers, brakes, back exhausts, alloys, wheel balancing, aluminium weld and spray painting, and of course, puncture repair. Visit carlowtyrecentre.ie for more information.

Prince is set to top both the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s singles and albums charts as fans rush to buy the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back catalogue after his shock death. Taken literally, the Very Best of Prince title is sure to cause endless arguments but this album is a compendium of 17 key A-sides from 1979 to 1992 - a quick-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;-dirty review of some of the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest hits. Blessed with both creative cunning and the wish to reach every listener possible, Prince revitalised rock and soul modes from the sex-crazed Little Red Corvette to the cryptically spiritual Purple Rain.

Service of the week

Erin Cabs Erin Cabs is Carlowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only Freephone Taxi Company. They provide a 24 hour, 7 days a week taxi service around Carlow and beyond. There are a range of taxis available from four-seater saloons to eight-seater wheelchair accessible vehicles. They are also able to provide baby seats. If you are travelling to or from the airport, ferry ports, sightseeing, doctors or hospital visits, Erin Cabs will provide a good reliable service.

Clinic of the week

Game of the week

Unchartered 4: A thiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end Several years after his last adventure, retired fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, is forced back into the world of thieves. With the stakes much more personal, Drake embarks on a globe-trotting journey in pursuit of a historical conspiracy behind a fabled pirate treasure. His greatest adventure will test his physical limits, his resolve, and ultimately what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s willing to sacrifice to save the ones he loves.

Movie of the week

Faceworks

The Jungle Book

Faceworks offers specialised aesthetic treatments that are medically based, scientifically proven and results driven. The friendly team are passionate about delivering the best results, using only the top products, in a safe, clinical environment and are constantly training and updating their skills. Faceworks specialises in treatments that can combat the signs of ageing, and improve your skin, your appearance, and your overall confidence. Visit faceworks.ie for more information

Raised by a family of wolves since birth, Mowgli (Neel Sethi) must leave the only home heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ever known when the fearsome tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) unleashes his mighty roar. Guided by a no-nonsense panther (Ben Kingsley) and a free-spirited bear (Bill Murray), the young boy meets an array of jungle animals, including a slithery python and a smooth-talking ape. Along the way, Mowgli learns valuable life lessons as his epic journey of self-discovery leads to fun and adventure.

Book of the week

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins The Girl on the Train has seen a new lease of life in the book charts this week as the novel is about to hit the big screens as a movie starring Emily Blunt. Rearwindow meets Gone Girl, this psychological thriller is gripping from the start. Rachel takes the same boring commuter train every morning, until one day she sees something shocking and becomes entangled in what happens next.

App of the week

Headspace Modern life can be hectic and most of us could probably do with some calm. Headspace aims to provide that through numerous guided mediations, ranging from ten minutes to over an hour in length. There are also a number which are focused on helping you flourish in specific aspects of life, such as relationships or fitness, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all expertly guided by a former Buddhist monk. You get access to ten short meditations for free, but to get the most out of it and unlock hundreds of others youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to subscribe.

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2013

VW Jetta 1.6 TDi Automatic – Black – Very Low Miles – Superb Auto Diesel....................€14,950

2009

Skoda Roomster TDi 1.4 - Use it as a car or a van – Your choice ..........................................€6,950

2013

Toyota Avensis TRD4D Touring Est. Best Value Touring in the country ...............................€14,950

2009

SEAT IBIZA 1.4 – Very Low Mileage – Full Service History .....................SOLD More Due In €6,950

2013

Suzuki Alto1.0 Petrol 12K Mls only. – Like New ...............................................................€7,950

2009

Renault Megane Expression 1.5 DCi – Just In – Real Economy ............................................€6,950

2012

KIA Ceed 1.4 New Model Only 19,000 mls. Like new..........................................................€9,500

2009

NISSAN NOTE Acenta 1.4 Very Low Mileage – Stunning Looking Car ..................................€6,950

2012

Hyundai i10 Classic 1.3 56K mls. – As New ........................................................................€6,495

2009

MITSUBISHI LANCER GSZ 1.5 – Sporty – Full Service History...............................................€6,950

2012

FORD CMAX Zetec 1.6 TDCi – Full Spec..............................................................................€12,500

2009

MAZDA 2 - Tamura 1.3 – New Model - One of the world’s most reliable cars ......................€6,500

2011

VW Golf 1.6 TDi Match – Grey – Very Low Miles................................................................€12,950

2009

HONDA JAZZ 1.4 Vetec Top of The Range Honda – Easy to run...........................................€7,450

2011

VW Golf 1.6 TDi Match - Black – Perfect condition .......................... SOLD – More Due In €11,950

2009

FORD FIESTA 1.4 TDCi – Diesel – Fantastic MPG – Stunning looking diesel Fiesta ..............€7,950

2011

VW Golf TDi Very Low Miles ...........................................................................................€10,950

2008

Mini Cooper Diesel – Stunning - As New Diesel Mini ..........................................................€8,500

2011

Skoda YETI 2.0 TDi 4x4 Top of the range Yeti .................................................................€12,950

2008

MINI 1.4 Pepper – Very Low Mileage ....................................................SOLD More Due In €7,450

2011

Opel Insignia 2ltr TDC - i Ecoflex – Big Car – Super Price – Every extra ...............................€9,950

2008

MAZDA 2 TSZ 1.3 We like these cars – So reliable – Cracking price ...................................€5,500

2011

Nissan Note 1.5 DCi – Super Diesel Car ...............................................................................€8,500

2008

VW Passat Highline – Full Service History – Full Leather ......................SOLD More Due In €7,950

2011

KIA Soul CRDi With Tiny Miles – Top of the range – Full Leather interior ..........................€11,950

2008

FORD FOCUS Zetec TDi15 – Beautiful – Powerful Focus.........................SOLD More Due In €6,250

2011

KIA Rio ECO. 1.2 Dsl – Like new – Super – Cheap to run ....................................................€8,950

2007

TOYOTA AYGO VVTi 1.0 Cracking small Toyota – Bargain ...................................................€3,750

2011

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi - Every extra ..................................................... SOLD – More Due In €10,500

2006

NISSAN MICRA 1.2 5 Dr. You will not believe how good these drive ...................................€4,500

2010

Toyota Yaris 1.0 Auto .......................................................................... SOLD – More Due In €6,950

2005

NISSAN MICRA 1.2 5 Dr. – Like New .....................................................SOLD More Due In €3,950

2010

Toyota Yaris 1.0 Auto – Small Automatic ............................................ SOLD – More Due In €6,950

2005

NISSAN XTRAIL 2.2 dCi Jeep - Full Leather - Perfect Driver ...............................................€2,950

2010

Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDi Estate – Like New............................................... SOLD – More Due In €7,950

2010

RENAULT SCENIC Dynamique TOM TOM 1.5DCi - Very Low Mileag.......................................€9,950

2010

MAZDA 2 TS – Lovely Car With Full Service History – Very Reliable ....................................€6,950

2010

Hyundai i30 – 1.4 Comfort – Low Mileage – Carbon Black .................................................€7,950

2010

Hyundai i30 - 1.4 Comfort .....................................................................SOLD More Due In €7,950

2010

Ford Ranger – Thunder TDCi – The Nicest Jeep For Sale in Ireland.......................€13,750 plus VAT

2010

FORD FOCUS 100 Titanium – ECO 1.6 – Black –Top of the range........................................€6,950

2010

FORD CMAX Zetec TD115 - Full Service History - Black – Like New ..................................€9,950

2009

Opel Insignia TDCi 160 - Top of the range – Superb ..............................SOLD More Due In €7,950

2009

Toyota Auris 2.0 SR Diesel – Sport - Super Performance Toyota – Tiny Miles ....................€9,500

2009

VW Polo 1.4 TDi – Most economical car – Only 50,000 Miles ..............................................€7,950

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DUE IN AT THE WEEKEND – NO PRICES YET Fiat 500 1.3cc - 3 Door Hatch Renault Laguna 1.9 DCi - 5 Door Estate SEAT Leon 1.6 TDi Toyota Avensis TR-D4D 1998cc 5 Door Estate Ford Galaxy TDCi - 7 Seater Hyundai i20 - Comfort – 1248cc - 5 Door Hatch Mini Cooper D Clubman – 1560 cc – 5 Door Hatch Ford Focus TDCi 1.6 - Black Toyota Yaris TR – 1296cc – 5 Door Hatch Nissan Qashqai DCi 4WD – 1994cc – 5 Door Hatch

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