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News Thanking John for 35 years

Third year student, Rachel Dreeling, winner of the Individual Plate competition

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An excellent book written by journalist, Enda McEvoy King Henry bows out from inter-county hurling Pic: Donal Foley

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Bobby’s bold bid for a Dáil return

Top: The official opening of Bobby’s campaign office Left: Michaél Martin and Tommy Harding Below Right: Pat Treacy, Catherine and Conor O’Higgins, John Joe Kinsella and Sean Kennedy Far left: Ned and Margaret Phelan, Noel and Nellie Gough and Tom Holden Far left middle: Canvassing in The Steppes Bar, Callan Far left bottom: Eamon Daly, Liam Aylward and Michael Meaney Pics: Donal Foley

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Charity wins as Army take on Gardai

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Super Slimming Weight Loss Tea Causes a Stir! Yes, it’s really true folks.... an ancient Chinese Lotus Leaf tea or Yo Chi Tea as it is known, is becoming a global sensation! You see, this is simply no ordinary tea; far from it in fact, this is an amazing revolutionary tea blend which, because of its ancient Chinese herbal properties, is helping people everywhere to shed excess weight quickly, naturally and safely, simply by drinking two cups of it every day. Weight loss and detox could not be any easier than this, ever! Already, everyone wants to get their hands on this natural miracle worker and let’s face it why wouldn’t they? Already, J-Lo is singing its praises (sorry, we couldn’t resist that little pun!), blissfully sipping it till her heart’s content as she marvels at its ben-

efits in terms of weight loss. Oprah too is a firm believer in it so if it is good enough for two of the world’s biggest showbiz celebs, we are pretty sure it is more than just a little bit good! The good news? Yo Chi is available in Ireland, exclusive to Therapie Clinic. Clinics have reported waiting list around the country as Therapie have been struggling to meet the demand for tea both in store and online with many customers eager to aid new year weight loss using a more holistic approach. Commenting on its arrival at Therapie Clinic, Manager Sarah Cagney said: “The response to Yo Chi Tea so far has been fantastic, it’s flying off the shelves! The great thing about Yo Chi Tea is it’s 100% natural, and has been proven to be effective in

aiding weight loss and detox in a easy, safe way” The blend contains Lotus Leaf, Oolong green tea and number of other ancient Chinese herbs, all of which have been specially selected because of their proven natural ability to purify and cleanse the body, and to essentially act as a nuisance in stopping the body from storing up food as excess weight, and burn excess fat which is stored in the body! Drinking Yo Chi weight loss tea can help to increase weight loss by up to 50%! Yo Chi Tea is exclusively available from Therapie Clinic nationwide, including Barronstrand Street in Waterford. Simply call them direct on 051 870 910 to order or ﬁnd out more on www.yochitea.com.

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Fashion & Beauty

Want to breathe some new life into your favourite jeans or discover the denim that’s hot right now? Take your cues from celebs or the streetstyle elite, invest in these must-wear denim looks and take take heed of the new season rules for mastering this fine art to make sure you’re more of a denim dream than a disaster...

Lighten up

Ever wondered if you can wear white jeans? Of course you can! With a range of different fits to choose from, there’s a style to suit all shapes. Still not convinced? Go for a bleachwashed style instead.

Classic design Orla Kiely Classic Multi Stem Backpack Tote. Matte laminated backpack in the classic Multi Stem print with leather trims, double-sided webbing for adjustable shoulder straps (mac length 85cm). Price: €159, from Kilkenny Design Centre

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Print inspiration

Spots, stars, checks and more… if you’re bored of your usual washes look out for printed styles. Keep the rest of your outfit simple for maximum denim impact.

Alan Ardiff Forget Me Not Pendant, handmade in Ireland. The pretty silver flower rotates with the chain. Sterling silver with gemstone on 46cm chain. Price: €180, available from Kilkenny Design Centre

A splash of colour

Brighter days bring brighter colours, so get ready for the sunshine with these Eden jeggings, available in a rainbow of spring-ready shades.

The denim jacket

Not since the ‘90s has the denim jacket been such an important piece. Choose your wash – bleached or indigo – and throw on over pretty printed dresses and boho tops or a pair of soft joggers. The familiar fabric is to be embraced in new ways this season. Remember that next time you pull on your favourite pair of jeans. You might wear them every day but right now, by doing that, you’re the height of fashion.

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In a flap Traditional Flapper Cap, beautifully crafted in wool by Mucros Weavers who provde new take on tradition in a wide variety of colours to suit any woman, making this an ideal gift either for yourself or a very lucky lady. Available from the Sweater Shop, High Street, Kilkenny

Peep toe Pacomena High Heel Platform Peep Toe, three tone green. Pacomena shoes are famous for the use of rich fabrics and exquisite materials, as well as beautiful colour choice that convey a unique and distinctive style to their designs. Price: €79.95, from Tiffany Shoe Shop, Kieran Street, Kilkenny

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Fashion & Beauty

DID you know, women buy about seven foundations before finding one that works for them? Here’s how to find your colour match on your first try.

Look for foundations that have a slightly yellowish cast to them

This may surprise you, but whether you’re pale or dark, you have some yellow undertones in your complexion. (Even if you’re extremely pale, a pink, peach or shade of white will look chalky and oldfashioned.) A yellow-based foundation will blend beautifully into your skin tone, making it look fresh and healthy, which is exactly what a great foundation should do.

Use foundation to perfect your skin tone, not create a new one

It’s tempting to go a shade darker to give yourself a more tanned look - but that never ends up looking natural. Always try to match your exact skin tone.

Swatch your skin

In natural light, make a stripe of the foundation from your cheek to your jaw line, and gently blend it into your skin. Now do the same with another foundation that’s one shade lighter and another that’s one shade darker. The shade that’s imperceptible should be your pick, but doublecheck it against your forehead, since some women tend to be darker here. If it works in both areas, you’ve picked a winner.

Keep up with the seasons

Make up artists recommend having two foundations on hand - one for the winter months, when your skin is naturally paler, and one for the summer months, when your skin is slightly darker. For those in-between months, blend the two to develop your own custom shade. And yearround, mix the two to address any areas where your skin is darker or lighter.

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TOUGH BEAUTY The original ‘power polish’, CND Shellac combines the ease of polish with incomparable high-gloss shine and extended 14-day wear. Zero dry time and no nail damage. Available at Flair Beauty Boutique, MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre

SHINE ON Colour by Alfaparf Milano. Alfaparf products have always been created by stylists for stylists and colour artists, available exclusively to Ruby Reds Hair Salon, Dublin Road, Kilkenny

KIND SKIN Germaine de Capuccini Chocoscrub body exfoliant. Germaine de Capuccini creates some of the world’s most advanced skin care products and luxurious spa treatments available today. Stockist: Mint Health & Beauty, Patrick Street, Kilkenny

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Travel

City break: I love NYC! With four distinct seasons and many parades and festivals throughout the year, New York City offers a holiday as diverse as its residents. In ‘the city that never sleeps’, tourists can have the best in food and entertainment at their fingertips. The largest city in the U.S. is also one of the world’s most energetic. From a night in a museum

Marvelous Maldives

he Maldives archipelago is a hundred little pieces of paradise. Coral atolls, crystal-clear lagoons and swaying palm trees are calling your name. With luxuriously warm seas, swaying palm trees and crystal white sands, the Maldives is the picture-perfect holiday. The high visibility water allows you to see marine wildlife from up to five metres away, making it the ideal destination to explore underwater. The near-perfect weather all the year round, combined with the friendly locals, the wonderfully warm bathing waters, and plenty

of holiday activities, make your Maldives Holiday an increasingly popular choice for holiday breaks. The capital city is Malé. With a population of over 100,000 it’s as lively as it gets in the Maldives, with a wide range of amenities available throughout the city.

SOUTHERN ATOLLS True seclusion? This is where you’ll find it. Almost entirely untouched by man, the Southern Atolls are that ocean utopia from your dreams. NORTHERN ATOLLS

to a street-food festival, this metropolis has it all. ‘The Big Apple’ truly is shopping heaven. World famous department stores such as Bloomingdales, Sak’s 5th Avenue and Macy’s always steal the headlines, but look beyond and you’ll find incredible bargains at Century 21 or Woodbury Common Premium Outlets.

Easter eggstravaganza

Explore sunken shipwrecks, colourful coral, and a dazzling array of underwater wildlife. Barracuda, turtles, mantas, sharks, and thousands of colourful fish roam these parts. BEST TIME TO GO Temperatures in the Maldives hardly ever dip below 30°. Between May-October the islands see more rainfall than the other months, but probably the best time of year to visit is in between December and April as humidity levels are low, temperature are high and living is indescribably easy.

WHAT Easter celebration would be complete without an Easter egg hunt? Hop on over to the Lullymore Heritage and Discovery Park and join the Easter Bunny and friends for an ‘eggstra’ special event where you have to find all the clues, solve Easter Bunny’s puzzle and collect your egg.

There will also be prizes each afternoon of larger eggs for completing the egg hunt. To burn off lots of energy, there’s the “funky forest” indoor play centre, air hockey, fussball, cable run and pirate ship, crazy golf course, outdoor playground and a train trip through the Peatland Biodiversity Trail.

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ColĂĄiste Cois Siuire Fashion show in Mooncoin 7+( 3$5(176Âś &RXQFLO RI &ROiLVWH &RLV 6LXLUH 0RRQ FRLQ DUH GHOLJKWHG ZLWK WKH VXFFHVV RI WKHLU DQQXDO IDVKLRQ VKRZ )XQGV UDLVHG DUH JRLQJ WRZDUGV D J\P XSJUDGH DW WKH VFKRRO 7KH SDUHQWV KDYH WKDQNHG HY HU\ERG\ ZKR KHOSHG RXW DQG DOVR VD\ ZHOO GRQH WR DOO WKH VKRSV WKDW VXSSOLHG FORWKHV DQG DFFHVVRULHV IRU WKH HYHQW 7KH ODWWHU LQFOXGH 3DPHOD 6FRWW *HRUJHÂśV &RXUW :D WHUIRUG %RXUNHÂśV 0HQVZHDU &DUULFN RQ 6XLU 3KHODQ 6KRHV &DUULFN &DUUDLJ 'RQQ &LW\ 6TXDUH :DWHUIRUG 2U FKLG %RXWLTXH %DOOLQDNLOO :DWHUIRUG (56 :RUNZHDU :DWHUIRUG (;&(/ 3URPR WLRQV :DWHUIRUG 6KDZÂśV 0HQV ZHDU -DFTXHV 9HUW DW 6KDZV 7KH 4XD\ 0\ &UHVV &DUULFN 3HQQH\V :DWHUIRUG 6SDUNOH &ORVHW 7KH 4XD\ :DWHUIRUG 2XWÂżHOG 6SRUWV &DUULFN 1H[W $UGNHHQ $OO $ERXW (YH 3DU QHOO 6WUHHW :DWHUIRUG /RFDO EXVLQHVV SHRSOH ZKR VSRQVRUHG WDEOHV ZHUH &DUURQ DQG :DOVK 0XOOLQDYDW /DGLHV 7KH WHDFKHUV RI &ROiLVWH &RLV 6LXLUH .LHO\ 0HDWV -DPLH 'XQSK\ 2ZHQ DQG *HPPD 'R\OH %RQPDKRQ -RLQHU\ -RKQQ\ +HZHWVRQ 3OXPELQJ DQG +HDWLQJ 7KH 'DOWRQV 7KH 7KDWFK 7HDURRPV -RVLH 'RODQ 'R\OH &RQFUHWH /LPLWHG 3KLOLS &OHDU\ %XLOGLQJ &RQWUDFWRU -RGLH 0XUSK\ 3RUWQDKXOO\ /DGLHV *OHQJUDQW *LUOV /LDP 6XWWRQ &RPHUIRUGÂśV /RXQJH 0DU\ 0XUSK\ *UDFHÂśV 7DNH DZD\ 'R\OH 3URGXFH DQG 0LFKDHO :DOVK *HUDOGLQHÂśV %HDXW\ 6DORQ ,YHUN 3URGXFH 0DUJDUHW 3KHODQ 0DFNH\ 7UDQVSRUW &UHGLW DOVR ZHQW WR WKRVH ZKR JDYH WKHLU WLPH DQG WDOHQWV WR KHOS PDNH WKH QLJKW SRVVLEOH VSRQVRUV DQG YROXQWHHUV :LQH %ODQFKÂżHOGÂśV &HQ WUD 0RRQFRLQ &KHHVH -RGLH 0XUSK\ )UXLW ,YHUN 3URGXFH 6WDJH 3DXO %URSK\ DQG &DU ULFN &DUSHWV )ORZHUV &DUPHO )DUUHOO 0XVLF DQG VRXQG 0LFN &RQZD\ /LJKWV 3DW 'DOWRQ HOHFWULFV 7RP .HDDUQV +DLU DQG 0DNH 8S *HUDOGLQH :DOVK $P\ 2Âś'ULVFROO $LPHH 1RODQ 0& 3LORW &RQZD\ PRGHOV DQG DOO ZKR KHOSHG EDFNVWDJH FRP PHQWDU\ 0LFKHOOH )LQQHJDQ DQG *DU\ 0RUDQ 0RRQFRLQ SDULVK KDOO FRPPLWWHH DQG FDWHULQJ VWDII ,QWHUYDO HQWHU WDLQKPHQW 0RRQFRLQ <RXWK &OXE DQG 0RRQYRLFH 3KRWRJ UDSK\ -RH &DVKLQ 3UL]H VSRQVRUV %HVW GUHVVHG ODG\ )O\QQ +RWHOV 'RRU SUL]H 3HQQH\V 9RXFKHU DQG IRXUEDOO IURP 0RXQW -XOLHW 5DIĂ&#x20AC;H SUL]HV 'R\OH &RQFUHWH +XJJLQVWRZQ /WG YRXFKHU

Main image: From left, Graham Clarke, Secretary Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association, Imelda Behan, vice principal ColĂĄiste Cois Siuire, Alice and Michael BlanchďŹ eld, Centra Mooncoin, main sponsers of the fashion show, Paul Duggan, Principal, ColĂĄiste Cois Siuire, Mary Murphy, Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association Far left: Billy Dunphy modelling for Bourke Fashion, Carrick on Suir in the ColĂĄiste Cois Siuire Fashion Show 8QHFRO YRXFKHU 7RP *HUDJKW\ 7\UHV YRXFKHU *UHHQ IHHV IURP &DUULFN *ROI &OXE 6SDUNOH &ORVHW YRXFKHUV -DFTXHV 9HUW YRXFKHU 'R\OH &RQFUHWH /WG :DWHUIRUG KDPSHU )ORZHUV &DUPHO )DUUHOO 6SHFLDO WKDQNV ZHQW WR WKH PHQ DQG ZRPHQ RI &ROiLVWH &RLV 6LXLUH 3DUHQWVÂś $VVRFLD WLRQ IRU DOO WKHLU WLPH KDUG ZRUN DQG GHGLFDWLRQ

Left: Mary Mini Delaney modelling for Pamela Scott Below right: Marian Fennelly and Claire Walsh Right: Gillian Roche, Rosemarie Power and Mary Roche, supporting the fashion show at Mooncoin Hall

Marion Fennelly and Claire Walsh

1 APRIL 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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Mooncoin fashion pays for gym upgrade

Anne Matthews Colaiste Cois Siuire Parents’ Association Pics: Joe Cashin

Ann Fennelly Fennel Fenn ell lly ly modelling mod del elli lli ling ng for for Ann Pamela Scott

Josephine Sutton, Ena Laffan and Hannah O’Shea Mary O’Hara, Ann Lee and Jo Laffan enjoying the show

Sisters, Dolly Whelan, Bridie Daniels and Noreen Holden

Gary Moran & Michelle Finnegan done commentary during the Coláiste Cois Siuire fashion show in Mooncoin Hall

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Henry Shefflin and his wife, Deirdre, hand over a pair of boots to local solicitor, Joe Fitzpatrick who bought them at an auction. The famous boots have boosted a wheelchair project to buy a new bus

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News

The staff of PenneysPics: Martin Doheny

Market Cross says thanks

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1 APRIL 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

News

Party time after 21 years Party Time at Market Cross Par

Pics: Martin Doheny

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1 APRIL 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Food and Wine

Food & drink Red: B&G Réserve Pinot Noir Cuts like rack of lamb, noisettes and leg of lamb – exactly the sort of dishes you might be thinking about for an Easter feast – will work well with this wine. Classic vinification process with long maceration and partly ageing in oak. The nose brings intense aromas of ripe fruit; the palate is generous and supple with a delicate spicy finish. €9.50 Available from Tesco

Rosé Griffith Park Sparkling Rose Lamb (Easter lamb especially) is one of the most wine-friendly of meats. Why not try a dry rosé, especially vintage rosé Champagne. Vibrant pink, this wine has strawberry and raspberry fruitt aromas, with a red berry taste. . A smooth and creamy texture with refreshing finish. Produced from the same grapes as champagne – Chardonnay and Pinot Noir - with a dash of Shiraz to provide the added berry fruit lift and vibrancy. €14.50 (approx) Available from Supervalu and Centra

The Spanish connection There have been numerous links between Ireland and Spain through the ages; economic, social, intellectual, political, military and wine. The connections in regard to commerce and industry are better known and some of the old Irish families played a key role in developing the wine trade from Spain. They became known as the Wine Geese, based somewhat on the story of the Wild Geese. An Irishman, Patrick Murphy established a company in 1730 that toda a is the famous house of Domecq. today New Ross man, William Garvey AN esta ab established a sherry business in Jerez in 11798 7 and named his vineyards and his b best sherry after Saint Patrick – San Patricio in Spanish. Patr r A taste of Spain t The Th Salt Yard is Kilkenny’s own authentic Spanish Tapas Bar & auth h Restaurant, the best spot to sample R Re sst ssome so om wonderful sherrys. These Th are perfect to accompany some really rre eall l good Spanish inspired food – a ccrisp cr risp Fino with some freshly carved JJamón Ja am that they import from Salamanca orr a lusciously sweet Pedro Ximénez o with w ith a homemade dessert! The Th Salt Yard, under the expert of Head Chef Ernest Subirana gguidance gu uid Sanchéz, reflects the Passion and Soul S an off Spanish cooking, fused with the best o S Artisan A Ar rti ingredients we can source both and in Spain. in Ireland in IIrr The Th Salt Yard, Friary Street, Kilkenny

Finest Irish trout The name, Goatsbridge, has captivated the taste buds of foodies with their eco-friendly farmed fresh and smoked trout along with their delicious Irish Trout Caviar, which is a first for Ireland and going down a treat, both here and abroad. The Story of Goatsbridge begins over 800 years ago back in 1180, when the Monks of Jerpoint Abbey near Thomastown fished in the fast flowing waters of The Little Arrigle River in the heart of The Nore Valley. In 1961 this river gave life to the creation of the farm’s first fish ponds; running through their lands it now forms the heart of one of Ireland’s best known trout farms. In 1990 the second generation of the family continued to develop the farm and

in 2010 a state of the art processing and packaging facility was added to the farm to further ensure the quality of the trout produced on the farm. Today, husband and wife team Mag and Ger Kirwan are at the centre of the Goatsbridge story. They live on the farm with their family and work together to carry on the proud tradition of purity and sustainability. Each daily catch comes directly from the crystal clear Irish waters of The Little Arrigle to the table. They have a passion for trout, which comes across in the quality of their product. This thriving and innovative company supplies hotels, restaurants, wholesalers and fish counters throughout Ireland.

1 APRIL 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

Puzzles

CROSSWORDS Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much to suggest that one of your more creative projects will reach a happy turning point. The art then will surely be to have the will to win through - not just the desire. This is not just about strategy but may be more about being a team player. Just how much are you prepared to give? Doing things for someone you love (unconditionally) whilst working on a project you whole-heartedly believe in will surely demand much of ALL your reserves. The grace and charm you bring to every area of your life will have particular effect. Improved communications and the probability that others within a team are prepared to take on more responsibility would be good news. It might be well to prepare for disturbed routine next week. That said, the fact that so many people are â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;on boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and willing to rise to challenges will be heart-warming. Your value within a project could yet grow considerably. True, you could still worry yourself silly. By Thursday however, and assured by someone with considerable experience that you are giving of your best, you might then be ready to take steps that ensure your professional integrity is held intact. A strong possibility is that over the course of the next few days youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll discover a thirst for knowledge that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easily be quenched. You may be cross that a teacher or guide didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do their job properly in the past. That said, knowing what you want to know could have a positive effect. It might seem to you that others are moving goal-posts. Certainly itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probable that aims and objectives are changing. Yours is one of the signs known to excel at adjustment, so you might not be at all unhappy at proposed developments - especially as there is considerable backing for these plans.

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Movie Reviews

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past, then Get Hard has the right amount of knowingly insensitive punchlines to make you believe you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wasted your evening at the cinema. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impossible not to recite the premise of Get Hard without acknowledging its inherent racism. Riffing on the recent criminal activities of guys like Bernie Madoff, Ferrell plays James King, an insanely successful and wealthy trader whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s convicted of massive tax evasions and ordered to serve time in San Quentin. Convinced he needs guidance to help him prepare for life behind bars, King hires Darnell Lewis (Hart) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the black guy who washes his car â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to train him on how to be a model convictâ&#x20AC;Ś assuming Darnell served time simply because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s black. Darnell only goes along with Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ludicrous plan because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trying to save enough money to move his wife (Edwina Findley) and daughter

out of the tough neighborhood of Crenshaw, and into a district where his child can attend a better school. There are very few stereotypes Get Hard doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exploit for the sake of a joke, and some are far more clever than others. In between the crass prison gang-bang jokes, Hart and Ferrell are able to forge some chemistry in the grooves of their usual on-screen personas. Ferrell often plays the conceited, clueless lout whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unaware of reality until it rises up and bites him on his swollen head. And Hartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s often asked to whip up a blustery improv of comedy in hopes of improving his material. Get Hard gives him a sensitive, moderately formed character in Darnell, but there were opportunities when either the comedian or the movie could have dragged Get Hard to a superior place by confronting

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lowing the initial clean sweep of Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population, he sets out to help this orphan reunite with her motherâ&#x20AC;Ś and possibly prevent the Gorgs from ďŹ nding out where the Boov are currently hiding. Parsons and Martin donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exactly shout their lines of dialogue, but â&#x20AC;&#x153;Subtleâ&#x20AC;? certainly wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an instruction given in the recording booth when the cast was logging audio. Which only means that kids will be entertained by the perpetual motion of Home, while most adults in the theater (many earning bonus points for being good parents) will

tune out or glance at the watch every few minutes, wondering when the credits might roll. And in the grand scheme of things, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK. Pixar and the current crop of Walt Disney features may have spoiled us into believing that all animation needs to strive for a higher plane of emotional growth and majestic depth. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incorrect. Sometimes animation can serve as a cartoonish, loud, silly, bright and rocket-powered diversion for the youngest of audiences. To them, I say enjoy Homeâ&#x20AC;Ś but if you love your parents, allow them to bring earplugs.

racism with honesty â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a scene with white supremacists that could have been Hartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 48 Hours moment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and it never materializes. Outside of the comedy, Get

Hard makes the mistake of thinking it needs a story to follow. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to determine who will care less about that narrative: the ďŹ lmmakers who create it, or

the audiences who are forced to watch it. By that point, however, lenient Get Hard patrons likely will have been entertained enough to earn a verdict of â&#x20AC;&#x153;worth oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time.â&#x20AC;?

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Business of the week

Album of the week

Maria’s Cakes, Hebron Business Park, Kilkenny

The Day Is My Enemy by The Prodigy

Maria’s Cakes, with Flowers by Lucy, have moved to their new consultation and collection point at Unit 16, Hebron Business Park. Everything they make at Maria’s Cakes is homemade using fresh free range eggs from Granstown Eggs, Portlaoise and real Irish butter from local shops in Kilkenny. The cakes they make are the same cakes your Granny used to make, tasty and fresh. Consultations and Collections are by appointment only. You can place your orders via Facebook, email: mariascakeskilkenny@yahoo.com or by phone: 085 8308398

‘The Day Is My Enemy’ is the first album released by the band for six years, following on from 2009’s ‘Invaders Must Die’. The band’s sixth album to date, it marks the band’s 25th anniversary. It’s there first and foremost in Ibiza , a collaboration with fellow travellers Sleaford Mods, which lays waste to the party island and its “rotten encrusted rocks”. Expect there to be shouted vocals, industrial strength beats and ferocious electronic sounds, that bought them to attention in the 1990s.

Bar of the week

Film of the week

Billy Byrnes, John Street, Kilkenny

Seventh Son

Billy Byrnes is a family run traditional Irish bar that first opened its doors in 1954. Enjoy a meal and a drink in the main bar. Or you could eat in the Bula Bus, a double decker bus converted into a street food restaurant situated in the beer garden.The Magner Terrace is a heated outdoor smoking area – complete with open fire – here you can njoy big matches, live gigs or sets from our resident DJs, The Kilo 1977 and DJ Bootsy.Visit: www.billybyrnes.com for more information.

In a time of enchantments when legends and magic collide, the sole remaining warrior of a mystical order (Oscar winner Jeff Bridges) travels to find a prophesied hero born with incredible powers, the last Seventh Son (Ben Barnes). Torn from his quiet life as a farmhand, the unlikely young hero embarks on a daring adventure with his battle-hardened mentor to vanquish a dark queen (Julianne Moore) and the army of supernatural assassins she has dispatched against their kingdom.

Restaurant of the week

Lautrecs, St Kieran’s Street, Kilkenny Lautrecs Tapas & Wine Bar in the heart of medieval Kilkenny City. Tapas are not a particular type of food, rather a way of eating. Showcasing modern Irish food on their tapas menus, they cook everything fresh to order with produce from local artisan food producers. Flagstone floors from the historic Burren in Co Clare with relaxing soft tones set the enchanting atmosphere that is Lautrecs. On two floors Lautrecs was launched in 1987 and is one of Kilkenny’s longest established restaurants. Visit: lautrecs.com for more information.

Car Dealer of the Week of the week

Lahart Garages, Waterford Road, Kilkenny Lahart Garages was founded in 1954 and have been an authorised Volkswagen Retailer since 1982. Their expert team os sales professionals will help you choose the right car for you, either a new VW or a quality used car. You can expect excellent service from the finance team who will help you secure your next car. And the after care, repairs and maintenance from their service department is second to none. Tel: 056 – 7722195 or visit: volkswagen.laharts.ie for more information.

Book of the week

American Sniper [movie Tie-in Edition] (approx €9.99) The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in US Military History. From 1999 to 2009, US Navy Seal Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. Kyle earned legendary status among his fellow SEALs, Marines, and US Army soldiers, whom he protected with deadly accuracy from rooftops and stealth positions. This is a special movie tie- in edition of the no 1 bestselling memoir by the late Chris kyle including brand new material about the making of the film.

DVD of the week

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (Blu-ray) (approx €17.99) Last of three installments in director Peter Jackson’s prequel to ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy. The story follows the adventures of Hobbit Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), who, at the instigation of the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen), suddenly finds himself joining a company of 13 Dwarves to help reclaim the lost kingdom of the Lonely Mountain from the clutches of Smaug the dragon (voice of Benedict Cumberbatch).

Game of the week

Halo: The Master Chief Collection (Xbox One) (approx €64.99) Included in Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Halo 2: Anniversary celebrates the 10 year anniversary of the iconic fan favorite, and will feature a fully re-mastered campaign and “Classic Mode” to instantly switch between the re-mastered game and the original. In addition to the 45 campaign missions you get with The Master Chief Collection, you can play with your friends on over 100 multiplayer and Spartan Ops maps (including the original Halo: Combat Evolved maps).

App of the week

Tinkerplay (free) One of the biggest barriers for 3D printing is arming the average person with the tools needed to make their own 3D-printed creations. Autodesk’s Tinkerplay is an app for Windows Phone (and also iPhone and Android) that let’s you create your own toys, ready for 3D printing. Based on the popular Modio app Tinkerplay will allow users to design and customize characters with the ability to 3D print them afterwards. Even if you don’t own a 3D printer, you can always ship your designs to 3D-printing services like Shapeways.

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Beautiful homes, naturally Choose natural materials to give your home a warm, earthy feel. 1

1 Irish handmade glass Celtic Meadow Tealight €29.95, Kilkenny Design Centre 2 Home Word wood block, €19, from Next, MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre 3 Light blue wooden photo frame, from TK Maxx, MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre, 5 piece candle set in wicker basket, €4.75 from Home Focus, Kilkenny Retail Park

4 Haro is one of Europe’s top quality wood flooring manufacturers. Check out the range on offer at Meubles Home of Inspiration, Kilkenny Retail Park

6 Paul Costelloe Living rectangular wicker storage basket, €25-€45 from Dunnes Stores, MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre, Kilkenny 7 Leather swivel chair from Modern Living Classical Furniture, Green Street, Kilkenny

6 This striking wooden bowl from Paul Costelloe showcases the designer’s expert eye for a refined and natural aesthetic. The jagged cut is bold yet elegant whilst the finish is smooth yet natural offering the type of rustic sophistication associated with exceptionally edited designs of superior quality. Place on a coffee table for a statement centrepiece. Designed exclusively for Dunnes Stores. Medium: D30cm, €25, Large: D60cm, €45

Stone carver Aileen-Anne Brannigan works with locally quarried Kilkenny Limestone and Black Marble, creating individual sculptures, commemorative pieces and carved stone bowls designed to enhance any setting. Collaborating with clients each piece is custom made and will often include her unique style of hand carved lettering. “Carving statements made to last”. Castlecomer Estate Yard, Castlecomer

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.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I, Gerard Murphy hereby intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for planning permission to construct two number dormer extensions, one to the side and one to the rear of an existing dormer bungalow and to demolish an existing farm outbuilding and all associated works at Newmarket, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the planning application.The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I Joe Rice intend to apply for planning permission to erect a (i) slatted shed and (ii) extension to existing storage house & all associated site works. Permission for retention is also sought on a slatted shed with storage house, at Ballyrafton, Dunmore, Co Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application.

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I, Micheal Moloney wish to apply to the above authority on behalf of Fiona Walsh & Eamon Kennedy for planning permission to modify plans from that as granted under application 07/1849 and duration extension application 13/157 at Dirtystep, Callan, Co. Kilkenny. The permission is to provide for a 2 storey dwelling, garage, entrance, waste treatment system with percolation area, soakpits and all other associated site works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO Planning Permission is sought by Catherine Lynch for demolition of existing motor services retail building of 96m2, demolition of existing store / workshop of 108m2, removal of all existing underground and overground fuel tanks and all associated fuel lines and services, removal of existing 2 No. fuel dispensing pump islands and demolition of existing canopy overhead of same. Permission is further sought for construction of a new 277m2 single storey petro service / convenience store building with internal ATM facility (167m2 net. retail area) including a 22m2 off liscence facility, a 22m2 seating area for consumption of on site prepaired deli food plus associated prep. /storage areas, staff facilities and customer washroom facilities of 68m2. New forecourt area to consist of service area plus 2no. multi fuel pump dispensing islands with new overhead canopy with illuminated signage, illuminated roadside signage, plus a new separate commercial / kero/mgo / agri-fuel dispensing pump. Instalation of a 40,000 litre unleaded petrol underground storage tank plus an additional 50,000 litre underground storage tank, split as 40,000 litre diesel, 5,000 liters Kerosene and 5,000 litres for Marked Gas Oil. Plus all associated fuel lines, ventilation, and access points. 15 No. customer car parking spaces in addition to new staff parking and delivery / loading area and storage compound, new rear access road plus all associated site works at Kilkenny Street, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Mark Bannon, PBA Architects, Stoneyford, Kilkenny. 087 6196527 For and on behalf of Catherine Lynch.

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I Monica White intend to apply for planning permission to erect a slatted shed & all associated site works, at Lismaine, Jenkinstown, Co Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application.

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*ROI 1RWHV CALLAN Results for week ending 29th Mar 2015: Singles stabelford Match play qualifier 22nd Mar Leading qualifier - John Moroney 43pts 2nd P J Nealis 43pts Gross Richard McKeever 37pts 3rd John Proctor - 42pts. 32 Qualified for draw, cut off point was 34pts (one player) and higher 1st round played by 30th April. O’Dwyer Golf Store open Singles results 25/3/15 1st John D Grace 39pts, 2nd Brendan Butler 36pts, Gross Jack Coffey 34pts, Qualifying Visitor Matthew Dooley Castlecomer, Back 9 Club Michae Mullally 19pts. Callan Golf Club Lotto Week 1 results Jackpot €1050. Numbers drawn 20,25,35, No winner. lucky dip winners €30. each, Ryan O’Dwyer, Kevin Doyle, John Doheny, next week’s jackpot €1150. Thank you for your support. A reminder to all members Easter weekend sees our annual running of our junior club classic, this is invaluable when it comes to funding junior golf in our club on an annual basis, with an entry fee of only €50. per team of 4 it’s tremendous value and we ask as many members support as possible. Up coming fixtures Wed 1st April: O’Dwyer’s Golf Store 18 hole open singles time sheet available on line or call 056 7725136. Club Classic in aid of junior section will run from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th April. Time sheet available on line or call 0567725136 for reservations. Monday 6th April: RGA tee time 11am to 1pm. Tue 7th April: Ladies Day.

CASTLECOMBER MEN: The weekend’s singles competition of 28th/29th March found many enthusiastically participating despite the windy, wet weather. Donal Murphy won on the back nine with a score of 38pts. Hot in pursuit, Gerry Mealy came in second with 38pts also. In third place, Matt Dooley posted a score of 36 pts and the gross was won by Michael Dermody with 30 pts. The Easter long weekend holds many opportunities for singles and team play. On Thursday 2nd/ Friday 3rd there is a men’s Open Singles. Over the weekend days of Saturday 4th and Sun-

day 5th there is a two person team event (any combination). Easter Monday, bank holiday, there is a men’s Open singles competition being held. Easter egg chocolate goes perfectly with golf to provide energy and sustained effort, so it’s all good. LADIES: A great score was registered by Susan Boland in the committee sponsored competition of 21st/22nd March. Susan’s 39pts was impressive, as was the score of Teresa Manning who came in second place. M&A Coaches kindly sponsored the competition of the weekend 28th/29th. Eileen Healy won the competition with a score of 34pts. Betty Owens was in second place with 33 pts and Lady Vice Captain Ellen Phelan had 32pts to secure third place. The Easter weekend competition is a two person team event (any combination). The lamb competition, which is a re-entry competition, continues. The spring league, consisting of match play, is ongoing with many of the matches played and some still to be played. When all have been played, the results are in. Upcoming events: With spring in the air and growth bursting to life, the club is hosting a gardening night with Assumpta Mealy, horticulturalist. Any with a garden, plot or pots can get great tips and advice from an expert to enhance their green ﬁngered talents and own place. Mark Thursday April 30th in your calendar for the show, beginning at 7.30pm, with a small cover charge of 10 euro. This opportunity to deliberately choose to plant blooming and beautiful surroundings this year and possibly for years to come is very welcome and all are invited to enjoy that experience for themselves too. Tickets are available from the club house, local shops or committee members. Let’s get growing the lovely and fruitful things together, beginning with growing more knowledgeable about ‘how to’ or ‘what to do’ on the 30th, with Assumpta Mealy. April 11th/12th is your chance to be linked with and reliant upon the best of professional golfers to win in a special competition in the club. Becoming a partner with a professional playing in the Agusta Masters adds spice and professional skill to the outcome and winner in the Castlecomer competition. The draw for your professional playing partner is held on Friday, 10th so book in time. Only

those who make the cut and are good enough to play over the weekend, are in the draw. This is a competition with an extra dimention added and one to be sure to play in to doubly enjoy the Masters. Remember, new members are always welcome. Anyone interested in trying and tasting golf that come to the notice of existing members should be invited to come and sample the joys of golf, without obligation. There are many provisions being made, in the club, to have taster sessions for those speculating about playing. At these taster sessions, the basic fundamentals of golf can be learned ﬁrst for best effectiveness and enjoyable efforts. If any are interested and express their wondering thought about golf, however vague, to a member, the member could contact a committee member for details about the taster sessions for newcomers that are on offer and coming on stream. That information should be relayed back to the one who showed interest or wonder. The only reason for anyone asking is in their search for a positive response, so, much is being done to ensure the club responds positively. For all the latest news, results and ﬁxtures or to book a game, visit: www.castlecomergolf.ie

KILKENNY NEW MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The club is still open for a limited number of new members. There are various options and plans available for those joining and the entrance fee can be spread out over a number of years if so wished. For further details please contact Sean or Aoife in the office on 056 7765400. COURSE NEWS There are new signs on the 13th and 18th Mens’ tee boxes. Players on the 13th are requested to allow players on the 9th tee box tee off first and likewise those on the 18th are requested to allow those on the 3rd tee box tee off first. Twenty five new mature trees have been planted on the course to fill some of the voids remaining from last years storm. JUNIOR / JUVENILE Juvenile Captains Shane Mahony and Niamh Mulrooney held their drive in on Monday and a four person team competition followed the drive in. The Saturday coaching sessions will recommence in May and the date will be notified in these notes.

SNOOKER DOUBLES The semi finals snooker doubles will be contested between Michael O’Neill & Christy Power and Des Woods & Johnny McEvoy in one half of the draw and Martin Hanrick & Paul Hanafin will play Brendan Power & Colm McMenamin in the other half. CLINICAL PILATES CLASSES / YOGA CLASSES Clinical Pilates Classes will continue each Wednesday in the club with two sessions, one at 6.30pm and the other at 7.30pm. Classes are €10 per session and are open to Ladies and Gents; please bring your own mat. To book a place or for further details please contact Orla on 085 1960463. RESULTS MENS MARCH MONTHLY MEDAL: SAT MAR 28th & SUN MAR 29th Sponsor; Radius Technology 1. Conor Hennessy (20) 65 net 2. Gerard Walsh (18) 69 net (B9) 3. Geoff Meagher (15) 69 net Best Gross; Michael Buggy (+1) 74 Gross (B9) 5. Pat Hickey (12) 70 net (B9) 6. John Larkin (9) 70 net Best Juvenile James Everard (15) 69 net Date for Presentation of Prizes to be confirmed. Two’s Club March Monthly Medal Sat 28th & Sun 29th David McMahon at 6th, Paddy Crotty at 10th, Murt Farragher, Jim Meredith at 15th. Each Two is worth € and is credited in the Pro Shop. LADIES RESULTS Results Competition Tuesday March 24th 1. Niamh Mulrooney (18) 2 Up 2. Jenny Widger (17) 1 Down Best Gross; Mary Leahy Browne (4) 2 Down 3. Liz Kinsella (11) 1 Down 4. Kathleen Hogan (19) 1 Down 5. Catherine Leahy (23) 1 Down LADIES FIXTURES Tuesday March 31st , 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competition, Tuesday April 7th 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competition, Slots also available on Saturday April 4th 2.05 – 2.30 (Bookable Online). Sunday April 5th 10.30 – 11.05 Bookable online and 3.45 – 4.20 Draw. SENIOR MEN Results Thursday March 26th 13 Hole 4 Person Team Event 1. Jim Ryan (15) Tony Teehan (18) Jack Nolan (22) Frank Dalton (24) 65 pts 2. Paddy Smee (13) Paul Harding (18) Eugene Orr (22) Gerry Bowe (23) 64 pts

3. Denis Carey (14) John Keogh (17) Brendan McIntyre (22) Terry Morris (32) 62 pts 4. Pat Drennan (15) Paddy Raggett (15) Kevin Donohue (18) Brendan Graham (24) 61 pts 5. Pat Collins (13) Martin Murphy (18) Paddy Gubbins (18) Eamon Molloy (26) 60 pts 6. Mick O’Flynn (16) Tommy Dunne (18) Jim Treacy (22) Seamus O’Sullivan (24) 60 pts 7. Michael Grant (8) Peter Dabinet (20) Paddy Byrne (22) Martin Kelly (28) 59 pts Next Competition Thursday April 2nd at 11.00am. SENIOR LADIES Results Thursday March 26th - 9 Hole 1. Adrienne Walsh, Phil Cooke, Jane Duggan 38 pts 2. Anne Murphy, Joan O’Sullivan, Margaret Harmer 36 pts 3. Kitty Nolan, Maureen McDonald, Mary Feighery 33 pts Next Senior Ladies Competition Thursday April 2nd at 10am. FIXTURES: Tuesday March 31st, 9.00 – 10.20 & 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 9 & 18 Hole Competition, 10.20 – 12.20 Dungarvan Ladies Golf Club Visitors, 2.20 – 3.15 Mt Juliet v Rathdowney Inter Club Match. Wednesday April 1st, 8.30 – 4.20 Ladies & Gents Open Singles. Thursday April 2nd, 10.00 – 11.00 Senior Ladies, 11.00 – 1.00 Senior Men, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time, 5.30 - 6.15 Barton Cup Practice Friday April 3rd, 12.00 – 12.30 Visitors, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time, 2.30 – 3.30 Kegs & Dregs Outing 3.40 – 4.20 Pierce Purcell Practice Saturday April 4th, 7.30 – 9.00 Members, 9.00 – 1.00 Easter Open Mens Fourball, 1.00 - 2.00 Members Time, 2.05 – 2.30 Ladies Competition Slots (Bookable Online) 2.35 – 4.30 Easter Open Mens Fourball Sunday April 5th , 7.30 – 10.30 and 11.15 – 3.45 Easer Open Mens Fourball, 10.30 – 11.05 Ladies Competition Bookable Online and 3.45 – 4.20 Draw. Monday April 6th , 8.00 – 3.30 Semi Open 4 Person Team Event, 5.00 - 5.20 Barton Shield Practice Tuesday April 7th, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 9 & 18 Hole Competitions. Wednesday April 8th, 10.00 – 11.00 Visitors

MOUNTAIN VIEW Captains Drive The Captain’s Drive had to be

cancelled for the second time last Sunday due to heavy rain and strong winds. It is rearranged for next Sunday with a shotgun start of 9.30am. Players can register at the clubhouse (0567768122). Members must be registered by 12.00 noon this Friday as draw will be made that afternoon . Fixture Changes Due to the change of date for the Captains Drive In the third round of the Spring League will now be played on the weekend of April 12th April. Sunday 19th of April is now the date for the Monthly Medal + Club Singles Qualifier and 4th round of the Spring League. Results Open 3 Person Scramble. Winners Joe Sinnott, John Sinnott, Nicky Doyle (All MV) 63.8 Society & Group Bookings The golf club is now taking bookings for groups and societies for 2015. We have several tailored made options to suit all golfing needs. Please contact the clubhouse on 0567768122 for further information. Hollow Coring Members and visitors please note that coring of the greens will take place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 13th, 14th and 15th of April. There will be some restrictions during this work. Membership Membership currently available for 2015. Installment payment also available. Please contact the clubhouse at 056 7768122 for details. Diary Sunday April 5th: Captains Drive In This B/H weekend Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th (Starting at 14.00) and Easter Monday: Open 3 Person Scramble Tuesday April 7th: MV Seniors Competition Wednesday April 8th: MV Ladies Singles Competition Thursday April 9th: MV Seniors 13H Competition Sunday April 12th Spring League Round 3 (Single Stableford) Sunday April 19th Monthly Medal (Singles Qualifier) + Spring League Round 4 (Single Stroke).

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