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Her first stage performance, in the Broadway production of The Crucible, has put the play in line for theatre’s top accolade. It has been nominated for Best Revival of a Play.

The Carlow actress has won rave reviews.

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given “searing performances that drew high praise from critics” according to the Hollywood Reporter. It expressed surprise she had not been nominated for Best Actress, blaming “an embarrassment of riches” in the cast of the Arthur Miller revival.

Saoirse was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in the film Brooklyn.

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A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

From horses to horticulture, the Irish National Stud & Gardens offers a unique experience that may be enjoyed as part of a guided tour or at your own leisure. đƫ đƫ đƫ đƫ

Guided tours of the stud & gardens World Famous Japanese Gardens St. Fiachra’s Garden Horse Museum

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Newborn Foals Restaurant Children’s Playground Free Coach/Car Park

đƫ Meet our Living Legends; Beef Or Salmon, Kicking King, Hardy Eustace, Hurricane Fly, Moscow Flyer & Rite Of Passage

Open 7 Days: 9.00am-6.00pm (last admission 5.00pm) from 1st February to 6th November. Located 30 miles south of Dublin in Kildare, off the M7, Exit 13 onto the R415.

Irish National Stud & Gardens, Tully, Kildare, Co. Kildare

Book your tickets online at www.irishnationalstud.ie T: +353 (0) 45 521617 E: reservations@instourism.net

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Relegation to Ring replaces KEEPING THE HURLING FLAG quarter-final dream Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Offaly 1-17, Carlow 2-11 Six minutes played, five Carlow attacks, five points, Seamus and Sean Murphy, Kevin McDonald and James Doyle (twice) firing rousing points over O’Connor Park, Tullamore’s road end posts, the small Carlow contingent present among the official attendance of 850 were in good spirits, hopes raised of a rare victory over Offaly, dreams even of making the Leinster SHC quarter-final seemingly a realistic goal.

Yes, the home county steadied and inched in front, a week of criticism following the Westmeath hammering a motivation, but on the half-hour Carlow’s hopes were raised again Seamus Murphy setting up Ross Smithers for a cracking goal as the visitors went to the break 1-7 to 0-9 in front. Five early second half wides hampered Carlow, one a good goal chance while down the other end Shane Dooley levelled then uncharacteristically missed a few frees to put the Faithful County ahead.

When a goalmouth scramble saw Sean Murphy force the sliotar over the Offaly line Carlow were 3-up again but we did’t have long to savour the feeling as within 30 seconds Offaly had the ball nesting in the Carlow net, a Joe Bergin run and shot looking to have been denied the ultimate reward only for Shane Dooley to flick the rebound home.

A brace of points apiece from substitute James Mulroney and lively Paddy Murphy gave Offaly the upper hand again though our hopes were raised again when Seamus Murphy cut through late on, evading a couple of tackles, but just as the team captain was about to pull the trigger a timely tackle spelled finish to a promising move.

As it happens it also spelled finish to Carlow’s status as a Liam MacCarthy Cup county as Westmeath’s win in Tralee

meant that even if we beat table-toppers Westmeath in our last game we would lose out to Kerry or Offaly on the head-tohead rule.

BRIAN TREACY: Made a string of brilliant second half saves including a double-stop when first getting his stick to a stinging shot then rescuing the rebound by advancing quickly on the a lurking forward. Alas was issued with a red card after the final whistle for verbals.

GER COADY: Seemed in bother early on but grew into the game despite being once again opposed by a very tricky opponent.

MICHAEL RYAN: His ‘watch the left post’ chant, a feature of all Carlow games this year. rang out again early on only to be silenced by referee James McGrath, apparently top flight officials have a different ’take’ on this ‘intimidation’! ‘Dewy’ hurled a powerful game on the edge of the square, or occasionally a little further out, was on Shane Dooley for a lot of the trip and curtailed his scoring exploits from play reasonably well.

ALAN CORCORAN: Hoovered up a good bit of ball, used it well and kept tabs on a couple of tricky opponents too.

RICHARD KELLY: Not as prominent as when shining at mid-field in Tralee but was a sticky enough wing back on this occasion.

RICHARD COADY: Started very well, the launching pad for several of those early Carlow raids, continued to be prominent throughout, using astute stick passed to make play for colleagues and though both Shane Dooley and Joe Bergin operated on the ’40’ Richie, making his 96th competitive appearance, was equal to the task.

JAMES O’HARA: Another who may not have replicated his Tralee exploits but still out in a

workmanlike hour at wing back.

DIARMUID BYRNE: Switched from wing back to mid-field, improved on his Tralee showing, picked off one grand point, got on a fair share of ball, but ‘Sledge; was issued with a straight red card for interfering with his opponents helmet at a crucial juncture.

JAMES DOYLE: A hat-trick of magnificent points from play highlighted a top class mid-field display, hurled more ball than most other Carlow players and hurled them well, relished the freedom of the centre after shifts in attack.

SEAN MURPHY: Scored 1-1, the goal an opportunist effort from close range, but his technique let him down on occasion SEAMUS MURPHY: Rifled over an early point, involved in the creation of both Carlow goals, made a surging run late in the second half, bursting past a couple of opponents and had goal on his mind until Dermot Short, the Antrim No 3 effected a shoulder tackle that saved Offaly’s MacCarthy Cup status.

KEVIN McDONALD: Picked off a lovely point from play, took over the free-taint responsibility for a while too and tapped over a close range effort, the teenager enjoyed a much more productive outing than in Tralee.

ROSS SMITHERS: Scored cracking goal when having been put in possession by a Seamus Murphy pass, Ross got off a quick low shot just as a defender descended on him, the sliotar billowing the road end net.

Other than that found it hard to elude the tenacious defending.

MARTY KAVANAGH: Suffered the very rare experience of coming off the field without a single score to his name, ‘Mouse’ was wayward with a few shots from play and placed balls but still carried a huge threat to the Offaly rear-

guard with his constant foraging.

JOHN MICHAEL NOLAN: Scored one magnificent point from tight to the stand wing sideline in the first half but struggled to make an consistent impact.

DENIS MURPHY: Came on with ? minutes to go and looked very sharp and pumped up, shooting a glorious point from play, nailing a difficult enough free, a fully fit Denis would have made a difference in Tralee and if able to participate for longer here.

HUGH PADDY O’BYRNE: Wasn’t long on when he was off again, courtesy of a red card for an incident on the terrace sideline, from our vantage point in the stand it appeared loose use of the hurl, a chop maybe but scarcely deserving a straight red card yet ref McGrath seemed very definite about his decision.

CONOR LAWLER: Came on late and with little time to make an impression.

CARLOW: Brian Treacy (Naomh Eoin); Ger Coady (St Mullins), Michael Ryan (Ballinkillen), Alan Corcoran (Erin’s Own); Richard Kelly (Mount Leinster Rangers), Richie Coady (Mount Leinster Rangers), James O’Hara (Naomh Eoin); Diarmuid Byrne (Mount Leinster Rangers) 0-1, James Doyle (St Mullins) 0-3; Sean Murphy (Ballinkillen) 1-1, Seamus Murphy (St Mullins) 0-1, Kevin McDonald (St Mullins) 0-2 1f; Ross Smithers (Naomh Eoin) 1-0, Marty Kavanagh (St Mullins), John Michael Nolan (Naomh Eoin) 0-1 Subs: Denis Murphy (Mount Leinster Rangers) 0-2 1f for McDonald, Hugh Paddy O’Byrne (Mount Leinster Rangers) for Nolan (50), Conor Lawler (Carlow Town) for Kelly (69)

FLYING Disappointed but Defiant!

Mixed emotions leaving O’Connor Park, Tullamore on Saturday. Disappointed, yes, that the narrow three point loss coupled with Westmeath’s win in Tralee consigned Carlow to a return to Christy Ring Cup next year, especially as we were within a Seamus Murphy run-and-shot and decisive Dermot Short tackle from our first championship victory over Offaly in 53 years and a possible place in the Leinster SHC quarter-final should Westmeath be beaten next time out.

Now that Westmeath game is a dead rubber whereas for the last two years Carlow’s last game in the round-robin was a last chance saloon, victory needed to avoid relegation and on both occasions the red, yellow and green prevailed.

Now, though, relegation is a reality and, in truth, it has been an accident waiting to happen and, you know, after the London league hammering early this year it looked as if we were destined for double relegation and a descent to 2B of the NHL. Happily that sad scenario did not come to pass thanks to wins over Derry, Antrim (first ever win on Antrim soil) and Westmeath who reversed the verdict the following week in the final.

The Tralee championship performance was disappointing, Tullamore was better but indiscipline towards the finish proved costly as for the second time this year and the second time in four championship years Carlow had three men sent off.

Where the mixed emotions came in is that maybe a spell back in the Christy Ring is just what Carlow needs just now, work for our status rather than constantly complain about boardroom decisions that appear to discriminate against us as well as blaming a Wexford vote for our demise.

As a man who has spent over 40 years following Carlow through thick and thin I remember days when we couldn’t even win the first round of the AllIreland Senior B, I remember being broken hearted watching the lads narrowly lose an AllIreland ‘B’ ‘Home Final. roared

myself hoarse in Tullamore in ‘92, draw and replay, and oh that trip to London, that win in London, the subsequent ‘moral victory’ against Galway in damp Dr Cullen Park.

Remember being despondent after the Ring Cup final defeat by Antrim in Croke Park, the sheer joy unconfined in Tullamore when we won the Ring Cup in ‘08 with a extra-time win over Westmeath and feeling of satisfaction when we franked the form the following year by retaining the Ring Cup, inching out Down in a Croke Park final.

And then we’ve had the heady league days when Offaly, Laois and Wexford were beaten in the league, Clare and Limerick rattled, we had a memorable championship win over Laois, rattled Antrim, the width of a post denied us victory over Wexford in Wexford in a qualifier.

But results since then have seen our stocks sink, the odd good performance here and there but Carlow have lost more games than they won and since the controversial board room relegation have twice failed in league finals as well as losing a relegation play-off.

Now after side-stepping the championship relegation hatch twice, we have fallen through and the only thing for it is to reorganise, target double promotion next year and let our hurling do the talking.

Our mixed emotions also involved Offaly as they were the template for wannabe hurling counties when they made their famous 1980’s breakthrough and then dined at the top table for over 20 years. To see the Faithful within a puck of the ball to relegation to the Christy Ring would sadden any genuine hurling man but again, their results suggested it was deserved and the Midlanders only just survived yesterday.

Like Carlow, Offaly have to knuckle down and there is no overnight solution, both must be mindful of the truism ‘Mol an oige ages tiocfaidh said’, for the future lies in work at the coalface with the young hurlers of the county.

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‘Green Yellow and Red all the way’

Frank O’Rourke Memorial Race Camaross, Co. Wexford Heavy showers and cross winds greeted the Carlow bike racers when they landed in Camaross last Sunday. The place was a hive of activity, and the usual conversations echoed around the dressing room. “How is it going? Are you doing much training? How often are you getting out? How did you get on last week? The replies are nearly always positive. “I’m going well now, I felt good during the week and I’m getting stronger with every race”. The pre-race banter is always good but the banter changes when the race begins...

After a brilliant third place last week for Paul Woods in the Thomas Tuite Cup in Bohermeen, last week in Camaross it was Seamus O’Neill and Alan Galavan’s turn.

Seamus finished the 115km challenge in a brilliant fourth position, closely followed by Alan Galavan who crossed the line in sixth place. Two Carlow team mates in the first 10 placings is a very good result in any open race.

Last Sunday’s race was particularly hard, the conditions were tough and challenging. “The roads around Camaross are not flat, they would drain the life out of the freshest of legs” Seamus said when I spoke with him after the race. The attacks came early

and often, most of the top class races take the same pattern. The legs get tested early on, you’re either up for it or you’re not.

Thankfully on Sunday the two Carlow lads were ‘up for it’. They did their share of attacking in the race, and fear does not exist in the mindset of good bike racers, just like the Waterford and Clare hurlers at the weekend, ‘the never give up attitude’ is embedded in the minds of the Carlow riders. They do not and will not fear any other competitor, why should they? They have worked so hard over the past number of seasons and have achieved a very high standard within their chosen sport. Now Carlow has two riders in top level racing in Ireland. Paul Woods achieved A1 status last week in Mondello Park, and Seamus O’Neill achieved A1 status in Camaross by finishing in fourth position on Sunday. The next Carlow rider to achieved A1 level will be Alan Galavan who is now only one more high placing away from joining Paul and Seamus in the elite peloton.

Frank O’Rourke Memorial Race result: 1st: Tadgh De BarraComeragh CC; 2nd: Dermot Gregan- Slipstream CC; 3rd: James Quinn- St. Tiernans CC. Well done also to our two

PHOTOGRAPH: SEAN ROWE underage riders Robert Keane and Con Scully who travelled to Kanturk on the same weekend and competed very well in the highly contested U12 and U16 events. Upwards and onwards, well done lads you’ve done club proud again!

Deenside Cup, This week the Carlow team visited Castlecomer to compete in four different categories of the Deenside Cup, A1, A2, A3 and A4. The 35kms lap on Sunday was designed to suit strong men and women. On each lap the riders faced a 5.7kms climb - the climb was an energy soaker, and just when you thought you are at the top there was still another ‘hurt’ to come, ‘down by Carter’s Field’. Then it was downhill to Comer and on to the finish line.

Carlow’s top riders Seamus O’Neil and Paul Woods worked really hard all day to stay in contention. Since they recently achieved A1 status both of these riders are facing new challenges, today was their first real test and both riders finished strong in the main bunch. Well done fellas!!

Results: A1 race : 1.Conor Hennebry (Aquablue), 2 Séan Lacey (Aquablue), 3 Stephen Murray (Stra3/Velo Revolution).

In the A2 category Alan

Galavan, another Carlow rider found the going really tough but still finished the challenging course in a respectable time.

A2 race result: 1 Martin O’Loughlin (Panduit Carrick Wheelers), 2 Richard Barry (St Finbarr’s CC), Jamie Blanchfield (Panduit Carrick Wheelers).

In the A3 category John Causey (Carlow) had another good day. John like many of the riders found the going tough but he was happy with his performance.

A3 race result: 1 Ben Walsh (NRPT), 2 Peter Leahy (Upperchurch), 3 Paul Bolger (Slaney CC).

In the A4 race both Paddy Hutton and Mark Oliver (Carlow), rode their heart out and put in good personal performances.

A4: 1 Simon Sheridan (Scott Orwell Wheelers), 2 Séan Power (Athy CC), 3 Joseph Moran (Westport Covey Wheelers).

Well done to all the Carlow riders who continue to represent Carlow week in week out.

Under age (16/14/12 year olds) training at 6pm each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Milford Weir car park (contact Gavin on 085 112 0238 for details).

Carlow GAA Fixtures Tuesday, May 10, 7.30pm Football League Division 5 (First named team at home) Ballon v St Patrick’s, Jimmy Lawler Ballinabranna v Leighlinbridge, William Fanning Fighting Cocks v Tinryland, Brian Deering Wednesday, May 11, 7.30pm Football League Division 4 (First named team at home) Old Leighlin v Éire Óg, Kieran Kelly O’Hanrahan’s v Kildavin/Clonegal, Enda Hulton Palatine v Askea, Brendan Fitzgerald Thursday, May 12, 7.30pm Football League Division 3 (First named team at home) St Patrick’s v Rathvilly, John Hickey Éire Óg v Leighlinbridge, David Hughes St Andrew’s v Palatine, Jonathan Murphy Ballon v Tinryland, Pat Kehoe Saturday, May 14 Leinster Senior Football Championship At Portlaoise: Carlow v Louth, 5pm Sunday, May 15, Noon Minor Football League (First named team at home) St Andrew’s v Rathvilly, Enda Hulton Éire Óg v Mount Leinster Rangers, John Thompson Burris Rangers v Fenagh, Peter Doran Palatine v Michael Davitts, Jimmy Lawlor Naomh Eoin v Clonmore, Seamie Doyle Kildavin-Clonegal v O’Hanrahan’s, Martin Murphy St Patrick’s v Tinryland. Brendan Fitzgerald Football League Division 1, 7pm (First named team at home) O’Hanrahan’s v Mount Leinster Rangers, Brian Deering Éire Óg v Kildavin/Clonegal. John Hickey Rathvilly v Old Leighlin, Kieran Kelly Tinryland v Palatine, David Hickey Football League Division 2, 7pm (First named team at home) Railyard v Clonmore, Paud O’Dwyer Grange v St Andrews, William Fanning Fenagh v Naomh Eoin, Pat Kehoe Fighting Cocks v Kilbride, David Hughes

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Juvenile Sport |

SETANTA GIRLS SUPERB AT CAMÁN TO ABBOTSTOWN

PHOTOGRAPH: TOCLIZDHNA GAVIN

Setanta Coach Adrian Corcoran brings us uplifting news of how their U-12 girls got on at the Camán to Abbotstown on Saturday...Weather a bit miserable but at least we didn’t have the very heavy showers during games and despite the elements the girls enjoyed the experience. Pitches in fantastic condition, amazing to think Setanta one of the first teams to play at new National Sports Centre in Abbotstown.

Katie Garry Murphy, one of our U-16s, refereed two games and did very good job. Blew up for fouls when needed and took no nonsense when decision questioned by sideline.

O’HANRAHAN’S v O’HANRAHAN’S

The U-12 Girls were excellent in all three games, hurling was good as well as great tackling and work rate. Might even be the best they’ve played as a group.

It was Go Games, played Kilcoole of Wicklow first which girls totally dominated game, ball hardly got across half way line, swapped backs with forwards.

Next played Round Towers of Kildare with girls again twell on top, keeper didn’t have to make save. Scored fantastic goal - long clearance into our half by Towers, great first touch

by Sinead T then good 4/5 yard handpass to Emer, she catches

MUINEBHEAG MARVELS ALSO SHINE IN ABBOTSTOWN Teresa Minchin had this to say about the Muinebheag U-12s: “So proud of my girls today in Dublin, they did their

In a year of special occasions tied in with the 1916 the O’Hanrahan’s recent celebrations in the Deerpark were outstandingly well organised and whilst there was a lot of off-field activity with flagraising, reading the proclama-

tion and unveiling a special commemorative stone the on-field action was also very much worthy of note …

For who should be in action against each other but the juvenile footballers of the two clubs who are called

after 1916 leader Micheál O’Hanrahan. the local Carlow O’Hanrahan’s and the Geradine O’Hanrahan’s of New Ross, Co Wexford!

it, turns & strikes ball over top of defence, Sarah runs onto ball & before it’s stopped whips ball on ground into net. Brilliant!

Final game was against Clane who’d also beaten other two teams and had couple of strong girls who could also hurl. Clare by a goal but we should’ve at least drawn. We’d few good scoring chances.

Tackling good in all games but even Brian Cody would’ve been impressed with girls against Clane. Every girl got in at least one block/hook. A couple of girls even got two hooks in row on same player before another girl then won ball. Exceptional.

club and county proud, played out of their skins from the goalie to full forward. C’mon the town!”

Yes indeed, O’Hanrahan’s v O’Hanrahan’s! And a right good game it was too!

CELTIC CHALLENGE

MOL AN OIGE Carlow made their debut in the new Celtic Challenge U-17 Hurling competition in Fenagh Training Centre last week

and acquitted themselves with honour against South Tipperary who eventually won 3-10 to 0-12 after a flurry

of early second half points brought the home county right back into contention but on this occasion the old adage

‘goals win games’ was proved correct.

KNOCKBEG

Harry O’Hanrahan watched by Deirdre Lawler, both relatives of Micheál

O’Hanrahan, presents a young O’Hanrahan’sj GFC member with her trophy.

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DVD of the week

The Wax Bar

Sisters

The Wax Bar was established to specialise in waxing and advance waxing for both men and women. Their specially trained, professional staff will ensure that you feel minimal discomfort during your Wax Bar treatment. The Wax Bar also provides a wide range of beauty treatments and well as waxing treatments. Visit www.waxbarcarlow for more details.

When their parents decide to sell their home, siblings Maura (Amy Poehler) and Kate (Tina Fey) learn that they have one weekend to clean out the junk from their old bedroom. Unhappy with the news, the recently divorced Maura and her hotheaded sister make plans to throw one final bash to recapture their glory days with their former classmates. As the raging party begins to spiral out of control, the gals soon realize that there may not be a house left once the dust settles.

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Store of the week

Maxi Zoo Maxi Zoo staff will work with you to ensure your pet has a healthy, happy, fulfilled and fun life. Maxi Zoo boasts an impressive line of exclusive products, designed by pet lovers for pet lovers. All Maxi Zoo stores offer a free weighing service, along with plenty of advice and assistance regarding your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal nutrition needs.

Maxi Zoo Pet advisors are highly trained in animal nutrition and welfare. Located at Four Lakes Retail Park, Dublin Rd, Carlow. Visit maxizoo.ie for more.

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Service of the week

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Album of the week

Take me to the Alley, by Gregory Porter Take me to the Alley is Gregory Porterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s follow-up album to his Platinum-selling Liquid Spirit, which became the most streamed jazz album of all time. The album opens with a bare-bones piano version of Holding On, a track that was made famous after a collaboration with British dance duo Disclosure, and song after song, this classy album delivers the goods. Produced with Kamau Kenyatta, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full of beautiful piano moments, romantic lyrics, and Porterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful, husky and soulful voice.

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Game of the week

Erin Cabs

Minecraft

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.

Experience the Minecraft gaming phenomenon, rebuilt with new features designed for Xbox 360. Create worlds limited only by your imagination. Explore, build, and conquer alone or with your friends via splitscreen mode or over Xbox LIVE. Minecraft for Xbox 360 lets you create worlds from the comfort of your sofa. Play alone or play with your friends. At night monsters come out, so make sure to build a shelter before that happens. After that, your world is your imagination.

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Movie of the week

Step House Hotel

X-Men Apocalypse

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

Worshiped as a god since the dawn of civilization, the immortal Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac) becomes the first and most powerful mutant. Awakening after thousands of years, he recruits the disheartened Magneto (Michael Fassbender) and other mutants to create a new world order. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Professor X (James McAvoy) and Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) lead a team of young X-Men to stop their seemingly invincible nemesis from destroying mankind.

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Book of the week

This Must be the Place, by Maggie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Farrell Daniel Sullivan has a complicated life. A New Yorker living in the Irish countryside, he has children he never sees in California, a father he loathes in Brooklyn and a wife, Claudette, who is a reclusive ex-film star given to shooting at anyone who ventures up their driveway. He is also about to find out something about a woman he lost touch with 20 years ago, and this discovery will send him off-course, far away from wife and home.

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App of the week

Sea Quest Hero Sea Hero Quest is the result of a partnership between two universities, Deutsche Telekom Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research UK and game developer Glitchers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to produce an app that can actually aid dementia research by being played.The app uses the spatial awareness and movement of players, turning it into data that can then be used to analyse how the brain deals with these tasks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both of which are affected by dementia. Just a couple of minutes of playing time can equal hours worth of valuable research.

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