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Kilkenny Reporter

THURSDAY JANUARY 2 2014

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Kilkenny Reporter

THURSDAY JANUARY 2 2014

T: 056 7795051 E: sales@kilkennyreporter.ie

TALLY HO: A SUP FROM THE STIRRUP CUP AND OFF WE GO » P66

Armed raider threatens woman

» Pages 31&32

CASH SPLASH: Our city and county are set for an €800,000 cash splash as the waters and the wild of the River Nore beckon. » Story and pics Page 25 SUPERMAN: Open up the Garda Stations, a top cop appealed as he reminisced on 40 years in the Force. » Story and pics Pages 16, 17&18

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Together again: Local families with Belarussian children

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GardaĂ­ arrest 17 for drink driving JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce President Donie Butler hands over a cheque for â&#x201A;Ź4,000 to Mayor Martin Brett representing the Cancer Support Group Cois Nore. The money was raised from guests who attended the Glanbia Kilkenny Business Awards banquet at Lyrath Estate Hotel and the Chamber. Also in the photograph are Margaret Egan, Manager Cois Nore and Larry Carroll, honorary treasurer Cois Nore.

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The late Shem Downey

Hurling legend Shem dies at 91

Aidan Knox was the fifth customer to go through doors of the Watershed recently and won free membership for the year. He is pictured, centre, with Ashling Moroney and Dara Stapleton

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Jimmy to retire after 65 years?

JIMMY RHATIGAN

jimmyrhatigan@gmail.com

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Open up Garda Stations again is the super wish of our chief cop JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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Commissioner Callinan and his wife Marian, Chief Supt Mick and his wife Anne

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Mayor Martin Brett with Chief Supt McGarry and Commissioner Callinan

John O’Shea, Caroline McGarry, Melanie McGarry, Tiiu Laane and Paul McGarry

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Ger Comerford makes a presentation to Mick » MORE PICS PAGE 18

Marian Callinan presents Chief Supt Mick’s wife Anne with a bouquet of flowers

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Sergeant Pat Baldwin presents Mick with a memento

Detective Colin Furlong makes a presentation

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Spec-tacular speech: Mick with the mike!

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Mother hen clucks: Wellie fever grips!

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tigerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; down to his last billion, scrounging for free â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Chrissy lunchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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elping people achieve their dreams,especially when it comes to losing weight, is no mean achievement.

Slimming World Consultants are well known for being the most dedicated when it comes to real help and support through one of the most difficult things anyone ever has to do in their lives. So winning a special award for doing that is pretty exceptional.

Suzanne Wilkinson who holds a group at The Club House Hotel on a Tuesday says “This job is so very special.

Watching someone change from having no confidence,being embarassed about theiur size and wearing shapeless clothes to someone who looks and feels great, brings its own r4ewards on

a daily basis. But to have your work recognised in this way is, I must admit, a very proud moment for me.”

In the last three months Suzanne Wilkinson has helped members lose more than 3200lb,making Suzanne Slimming World Kilkenny’s group one of the best weight losing areas in the country. So well done to Suzanne Wilkinson and well done to the slimmers of Suzanne Slimming World Kilkenny.

Suzannes group runs every Tuesday at 9.30am,11.30am,3pm,5.30pm & 7.30pm so if 2014 is going to be your year to shine come along and we will welcome you to our friendy/supportive group with open arms and a very warm welcome.”

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Before the New Year kicks in, it’s time to think about what resolutions you want to try and make in 2014.

We’ve all been there, come New Year’s Day, the determination to conquer even the most challenging task is running at full speed, but we’ve also encountered day two, three and four, where we start regretting that we ever agreed to punish ourselves and start the New Year in a miserable mood.

Yes 2014 is a New Year and a new start, so put all your previous New Year resolutions aside because we have Top 10 ‘easy’ VS ‘hard’ resolution suggestions that will help you succeed - whether you want to test yourself or simply take an easier route, you call all accomplish something life

changing in 2014.

1) Good deeds – it’s best to think of doing a good deed a day to get yourself into the routine of thinking about others. It doesn’t have to be something that is a grand gesture.

Simply saying ‘hello’ to someone who looks sad or holding the door open for someone in a rush, and even giving up your seat to allow an older person / less able person to sit. One small act of kindness creates a ripple that spreads and grows.

Moments – not merchandise – make memories. A simple act of kindness can stop us in our tracks. And turn our lives around. Do the Deed is about attitude and action. Sometimes it just means being a bit more aware. Less wrapped up in our individual lives, racing from here to there, mobile devices clutched to our ears. It could

be as simple as looking the cashier in the eye and smiling when he hands us our change.

Or seeing a mom struggle to get her groceries and children in the car – and stepping up to provide a hand. We’re not suggesting that being nicer to one another will cure all the world’s ills – but acknowledging people, giving them respect, showing them a little kindness – it can be transformative. If our personal experiences teach us anything, it’s that change starts in the heart. For more good deed ideas visit www. dothedeed.org 2) Look after your body Head to The Beauty Spot in Victoria Street, Bristol - one of Bristol’s Boutique Beauty Salons and Skin Therapy Spas.

Try one of their body and beauty treatments to get your new

year off to a good start. There is a Decleor Super Size Sale in store in January and new for 2014 is the youth revealing body treatment - a total body and face massage designed for firming and nourishing the skin.

3) Get fit Hengrove Park Leisure Centre is a £35 million development which opened in February 2012 in Hengrove, South Bristol.

It is managed by Parkwood Leisure on behalf of Bristol City Council.

The centre has every activity imaginable for even the most health conscious of us all. It is located just off Whitchurch Lane with ample parking and public transport links.

Activities include:•50 metre International swim-

ming pool •20m teaching pool •184 Station Gym •Dedicated Spinning Studio •2 Group Fitness Studios •Health Suite: Sauna, Steam Room & Spa •Healthy Living Zone •8m Climbing Wall •4 Court Sports Hall •Crèche •Café 4) Sort out your phobias Mindscape Therapies in Montpelier offers a holistic clinical hypnotherapy, EMDR and NLP service from a caring, experienced NHS professional.

Specialising in emotional and mental health issues, such as phobias, low mood and trauma, and weight loss.

HypnoBirthing and HypnoBand trained. Free initial consultation, then £51 per session.

Please contact Kate Mortimer (BA Hons, BSc Hons, MA) to discuss your needs and goals on 07810 510170 or kate@ mindscapetherapies.co.uk. http://www.mindscapetherapies.co.uk.

5) Resolve arguments before bed – When you’re tired, you can sometimes be grumpy or have a short fuse, so anyone in your way is bound to get a piece of your temper.

Arguments are healthy, they get things out in the open but left unresolved they can play havoc with your sleep pattern.

Unresolved arguments can lead to: Confusion and feelings of resentment, stress and tension, sleeplessness, illness, family breakdowns or poor relationships, aggression or violence.

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Once you have an argument, it is easy to stay angry or upset with the other person. If you don’t resolve arguments with people you see often, it can be a very uncomfortable experience: &ball; Talking to the person about your disagreement may or may not help. If you do approach them, make sure it is in a helpful way. &ball; if the person could be violent or abusive, it may be best not to approach them directly. You could talk to them over the phone to see if they are open to finding a solution to the argument. &ball; Try and tell the person how you feel as a result of their opinion, but avoid trying to tell them how they feel. It is possible to agree to disagree.

You may need someone else to help you resolve the disagreement. You could ask a third person to act as a go-between and help you both get another view on the argument.

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dealing with arguments:

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• it will give you a sense of achievement and make you feel more positive.

• you will feel more relaxed, healthy and will get a good night’s sleep.

• you will develop stronger relationships.

• you will feel happier.

&ball; don’t forget to brush the back of your tongue and the upper palate of your mouth.

Floss your teeth before brushing. This is so that plaque from the outside and inside surfaces of the teeth gets dislodged too be killed when you brush.

6) Take care of your teeth more often – We’ve all been guilty of going to bed without brushing, but one night can soon lead to every night and during the night, a build-up of plaque can cause long-term damage. You can take care of your teeth more often but following these simple tips: &ball; Replace your toothbrush every three months. &ball; chewing gum between meals, especially if the gum is sweetened with xylitol, helps keep your mouth moist, and your teeth cleaner, both of which are good for your teeth. &ball; when you use mouthwash, use as directed on the bottle, read all instructions

&ball; get into the habit of drinking with a straw, as this directs the (possibly sugary) drink away from your teeth. &ball; spend extra time on the back teeth along the gum-line, holding the bristles at a 45 degree angle pointing toward the gums, as plaque and other bacteria can build up easily there because of your saliva stream. &ball; after having an especially sugary drink, washing your mouth out with water or milk will help get rid of harmful acids. &ball; use a thorough, effective technique with a slow circular motion aimed AT and BELOW the gum-line, inside and out, top and bottom. Brushing too hard may abrade your gums or cause them to recede and/ or bleed, while brushing too soft will do nothing to get rid of

7) Add in 30 minutes of exercise each day – Just 30 minutes of exercise can have health benefits. In 30 minutes you can burn the following calories; walking 3.5miles – 149 calories, stretching – 149 calories, weight-lifting – 223 calories, cycling stationary – 260 calories, swimming 372 calories. Exercise improves your mood for up to 12 hours afterwards.

8) Make contact with family / friends more often – Do you only meet up with relatives at weddings, funerals and Christmas? Well it’s time you started putting them in your social diary, so that you can make time to see them more often.

By seeing your family more often you will get along better, are likely to have them return the invite by offering you to visit for tea or be the person

they think of when they have something to tell.

How about when you’re planning that weekend visit to a town or city, if you have relatives that live en-route, why not drop by and see them?

This way it saves you petrol and because you’re going elsewhere you have a reason to leave if you get bored. Also if you’re stuck for cash to stay over somewhere, a good relationship with relatives nearby could prove cost-effective for you can see the sights and stay over without spending extra on hotels. Obviously you shouldn’t take advantage of this, and could maybe return the favour by asking them to stay over at yours or at least wash up the breakfast pots.

9) Increase your savings – Everyone is feeling the pinch but it doesn’t take much to put aside some money for a rainy day or to just treat yourself.

It doesn’t have to be £10 - it can simply be copper change, or silver 5ps, 10ps, 20ps and 50ps. Or how about saving every £2 coin that you get

given in change? This is a quick way of getting your money to mount up with minimal effort. It can actually be quite addictive, as you’ll find yourself swapping coins with friends and even emptying your purse of the loose change.

10) Don’t let work stress you out – We all sometimes let work stress us out, whether it’s late finishing, working the weekends just to get on top of things or eating your lunch at your desk. But there are a variety of steps you can take to reduce both your overall stress levels and the stress you find on the job and in the workplace. These include: • taking responsibility for improving your physical and emotional well-being.

• avoiding pitfalls by identifying knee jerk habits and negative attitudes that add to the stress you experience at work.

• learning better communication skills to ease and improve your relationships with management and co-workers.

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ordan Belfort, the main character played by Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street, doesn’t really think much of the audience watching his story unfold on the big screen. He frequently breaks the fourth wall in order to try and explain the complicated and highly illegal financial dealings that he has made to make him insanely wealthy, but he regularly gives up and mockingly speaks in a language we all understand: money.

After all, Jordan has plenty of it, and it is disturbingly fun to watch him chaotically spend it on drugs, prostitutes, bribes, and all manners of debauchery.

Truth be told, Jordan Belfort is an asshole. He protects his conscience with proclamations about the American Dream and ideals of being the Robin Hood of Wall Street – only swindling the top 1% - but the truth is that he is as money and power hungry as they come.

Because of the protagonist’s truly terrible personality, if the movie made any kind of effort to get the audience to sympathize with the lead it would have gone down in flames, but Scorsese is too smart a filmmaker for that. In The Wolf of Wall Street he recognized a story of insanity, lewdness, depravity, ridiculousness, greed and incredible entertainment value, and that’s exactly what he has brought to the screen.

Adapted by Terrence Winter from Belfort’s memoirs, The Wolf of Wall Street charts Jordan’s rise from being a 22-year-old newbie on Wall Street to one of the most powerful individuals in the American econo-

my. Armed with an amazing gift of gab in sales, a staggeringly stupid but loyal inner circle, and a monstrously illegal strategy that allows him to earn huge commissions on bullshit stocks, the financial wizard nicknamed “Wolfie” makes millions upon millions during his heyday in the 90s, leading to a life of absurd excess. been Scorsese’s go-to lead for features for more than a decade now (the exception being 2011’s Hugo), and their collaborations have led to some excellent films, but The Wolf of Wall Street is their best yet – largely thanks to the star’s performance. Gross and awful as Jordan may ultimately be in the eyes of the audience, in his own world he is able to swindle his way to the top by appearing charming, powerful and magnetic, which DiCaprio does effortlessly, unleashing a kind of charisma we’ve never seen from him before. Even when Belfort turns and talks directly to the camera it’s easy to forget that you’re watching a performance, as the actor hypnotizes you with his portrayal. This only serves to break down a barrier between movie-goers and the movie, and it makes it all the more outrageous when we see him snorting coke out of a prostitute’s ass crack while screaming about how much he loves drugs.

While DiCaprio’s performance alone is worth the price of admission, that shouldn’t undervalue the movie’s perfect and outstanding supporting cast. As Jordan blazes his trail through the world of high finance, he regularly encounters new and ridiculous characters that leave a lasting impression

both on the protagonist and the audience. Matthew McConaughey (as Jordan’s chest-thumping, coke snorting early days mentor), Margot Robbie (as Jordan’s Brooklyn accent-struck, jaw-droppingly gorgeous lover-turned wife), and Rob Reiner (as Jordan’s hot-headed, foul-mouthed father) all properly add to the madness that is Wolf of Wall Street, but if there’s anyone who really comes close to stealing DiCaprio’s spotlight it’s Jonah Hill.

The actor is given gold to work with – sporting mysteriously pearly white teeth and a backstory that involves being married to his first cousin – and Hill fully capitalizes, delivering one of the most delightfully bizarre performances of the year.

There is the occasional lull, as the high energy level has to take a break, but it never takes long for the movie to get back on track and enthralling. It’s quite remarkable to watch a 179 minute film and then feel the immediate need to watch it all again while the end credits roll.

Watching The Wolf of Wall Street, it’s incredibly hard not to be reminded of Scorsese’s brilliant 90s gangster film Goodfellas. Both titles tell epic stories of an individual’s quest for that great mythological American Dream and how quickly and thoroughly that path can be corrupted; and both are uniquely spellbinding and brilliant. Now that the genius filmmaker is 71 years old, the truth is that there likely won’t be many more of his movies coming in the future, but if he can continue producing films on the level of The Wolf of Wall Street it will be impossible to let him go.

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oasting ďŹ&#x201A;ying dragons, tattooed pirates, hoards of samurais, brawling giants, a shapeshifting sorceress, and mystical monks, you might be surprised to hear 47 Ronin is â&#x20AC;&#x153;based on a true story.â&#x20AC;? But keep in mind itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s based on a true story the same way Robin Hood is; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a folk tale with â&#x20AC;&#x153;trueâ&#x20AC;? origins grown very vague and thereby ripe for restructuring for epic adventures. Also like Kevin Costner-fronted Robin Hood, 47 Ronin features a shamed noble who seeks out justice and revenge with the help of a band of rebels who hide in the forests.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a premise that guarantees an entertaining ride, no matter how uncertain the hand of its director.

Set in 18th century Japan, 47 Ronin follows the quest of the titular shamed samurai, who have been stripped of their rank following the death and dishonor of their master. To avenge him and save his daughter from marrying a manipulative and villainous noble, these 47 Ronin must gather all their strength.

As youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d hope, this setup allows for numerous ďŹ ght scenes. Though 47 Ronin is director Carl Rinschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst feature ďŹ lm, he handles much of these sequences well, generally managing the use of CGI beasts, complicated ďŹ ght choreography, and ďŹ fty-plus characters. Some scenes become cluttered in the cut, and the geography can get muddled. But overall, Rinsch shows a skill for building the tension of a sequence and then paying it off with ďŹ ght scenes so ďŹ&#x201A;uid they contain a mystical musicality. Adding gravity to the ďŹ lmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s violence is an on-point sound design that makes its physical blows feel palpable, and truly striking cinematography that makes a handful of moments breathtakingly majestic.

Of course, the cast also deserves credit for the success of the action sequences. Reeves -- as ever -- has a great physicality, and is totally believable as a master warrior who can battle giants and mythical beasts with ease.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strange that in this English-language ďŹ lm stuffed with Eastern stars, ve interest/princess, Kou Shibasaki brings a quiet strength to her role, breathing life into the love story Reeves is too wooden to sell. For his part, Sanada offers a subtle but powerful performance as Oishi, deftly painting him as a man of honor and deep regret.

But the scene-stealer, hands down, is Rinko Kikuchi, who clearly had tons of fun playing the shape-shifting witch Mizuki. She slinks through sets like a jungle cat, purring and hissing with the threat of sex and death.

The adventure and its action are engaging, and yet the ďŹ lm never comes together as something stupendous. Its parts are greater than the sum of them.

The ďŹ lm meanders from one set piece to the next, with Reeves too weak a thread to pull it together, and Rinsch perhaps too inexperienced to give it the driving force and panache it so richly deserves. With a better hand this could have been something glorious and grand. As it is, 47 Ronin is solid B-movie entertainment with a $175 million budget.

Caring for your pet in the cold Sleet and snow are a sure sign that winter has arrived.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good time to remember that, even with their fur coats, pets are susceptible to cold weather woes, too. Keep your fur babies safe and warm this winter with these tips.

Bring in all pets when temperatures drop below 32°.

Frostbite is a real threat to an animal exposed to harsh, cold weather.

For pets that must be kept outdoors, provide waterproof shelter, such as a dog house, with dry bedding (straw is a great option). Never use towels or blankets in a dog house.

Cloth can freeze when wet, which is worse for pets than no insulation at all.

Rock salt and de-icers are hazardous when ingested by an animal and are very irritating to an animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paws.

Thoroughly wipe off your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paws when she comes in from the ice or snow.

Antifreeze, even in tiny doses, is a lethal poison to cats and dogs. Because of its sweet

taste, animals are attracted to it, so be sure to clean up any spills from your vehicle and store antifreeze in a safe place.

Do not leave your pet alone in a car during cold weather.

Long-term exposure to low temperatures can lead to hypothermia.

A well-balanced diet is essential during cold weather.

Increase your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supply of food to keep his fur thick and healthy. If your pet stays outdoors, check his water regularly to make sure it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t frozen.

Puppies and small dogs do not tolerate the cold as well as larger adult dogs. Placing newspaper down on the porch or yard can make housetraining easier for them.

If you own a short-haired breed or a small dog, consider buying a sweater for your dog. While it may seem like a luxury, sweaters offer extra protection from the elements to animals who need it.

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American History X is a dark adventure, difficult to watch at times that is constantly interesting, compelling and one of the most unique takes on racism in the US one can ďŹ nd in cinema. The ďŹ lm is about two brothers living in Los Angeles, after their father is killed the older of the two (played by Edward Norton) becomes a skinhead and the face of a neo-Nazi collective in their Venice Beach neighbourhood. The ďŹ lm opens with Norton murdering two black men who were attempting to steal his car. He is sent to

prison for three years, during which he falls out (painfully) with a group of skinheads and learns that racism isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the answer to his problems.

Cut to the modern day and Norton is being released, but he ďŹ nds his little brother to be following the same path that he took and has recently gotten in trouble at school for writing an essay called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;My Mein Kampfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The ďŹ lm centres around Norton trying to cut ties with his old friends while also keeping his brother from falling in with them. American History Xâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s central theme is that of undirected rage, it is what fuels Nortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s racist actions and also those of his fellow neo-Nazis. Norton and his brothers loathing stems from the death of their father but with others itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because their jobs are dead-end or they were bullied. These people arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t monsters theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re humans pushed to the limits, a truth more terrifying because it could happen to any of us; and American History X states this without apology and it is why the ďŹ lm is so special.

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A Streetcar Named Desire is one of those plays that I recommend you both read and see live. See it live because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how it was initially envisioned and Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s made use of heavy stagecraft that is not initially implicit in the writing. But read it because Williams writes prose superior to that of the vast majority of novelists, both in the 1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and today. It seems to defeat the purpose of Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stagecraft is you read it as opposed to seeing it live but the experience of reading it is magical, to the extent that they could not portray it as well as Williams describes it, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impossible. A Streetcar Named Desire was the play that cemented its author as one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great writers, it is a tragedy and one whose message is still extremely relevant to this day even with the loss of its original context.

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Blanche runs into trouble in her home town, the nature of which is revealed as the play progresses, and ďŹ&#x201A;ees to New Orleans to live with her sister.

Stella is married to the dominating and abusive Stanley Kowalski, a second-generation American immigrant who Blanche takes an instant dislike to and viceversa. Over the next couple of months tension accumulates in the house, culminating in one of the most controversial acts ever performed in a play at the time. The central theme of the play is there in the title, Desire.

Blancheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downfall is a straight line due to desire; Stella will never leave Stanley not because of fear or money but her strong

desire for Stanley which burns despite her hatred for the man.

In its original run Stanley was famously played by a twentyfour year old Marlon Brando, who also played in the 1951 ďŹ lm version and crafted a terrifying and animalistic Stanley that is still the deďŹ nitive version of the character. If The Sound and the Fury was about the dying of the American South then Streetcar is the funeral. Blanche acts like a Southern Belle circa 1850 but the world has changed and Blancheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unwillingness to change, whether you believe it to be her fault or not, is what inevitably dooms her. There is an endless number of things that one can say about A Streetcar Named Desire, it is one of the greatest pieces of literature ever written.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that thin, that wild mercury sound.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I really wished he could have just called the album â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wild Mercury Soundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; but we all have to make concessions sometimes, apart from Dylan of course who in 1966crafted an album as surreal and idiosyncratic as Trout Mask Replica.

Though he was always a major part of the 1960â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music scene he never really ďŹ t into it. The majority of the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest bands like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and the Jimi Hendrix Experience all made experimental tunes but they were almost always euphonic, even if only from modern eyes. Dylan on the other hand still sounds as cacophonic and limey now as he did in 1966. Tunes like LeopardSkin-Pillbox-Hat still create an experience just as uncomfortable as the latest Death Grips or Danny Brown releases which is an incredible accomplishment.

There is something in Blonde on Blonde that is just absurd, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

as if Dylan was responding to critics reading into his lyrics by creating something so surreal and comic that writers across the world would just give up. Of course this is not what Dylan was known for and the majority of this album is something of pure beauty. Visions of Johanna, I Want You and especially the 11-minute Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands are all incredible and the best songs of the decade.

What makes the album what it is today is this mix, the raw beauty set side by side with songs like Obviously 5 Believers; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bizarre and one can

feel Dylan is enjoying himself while he leaves his audience in confusion. Blonde on Blonde is unfortunately an album whose place in history has forced upon it endless Rolling Stone babyboomer tripe from writers who ďŹ ll paragraph after paragraph with drivelling myth-making without ever actually talking about what is sounds like and what actually makes it so fantastic. Though they are from different times, genres and backgrounds, the closest album I can ďŹ nd to match the feel of Blonde on Blonde is the WuTangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 36 Chambers; both cacophonic albums that had huge inďŹ&#x201A;uences on their respective times while being absurdly structured and both touch on many topics but arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really about anything overall. I mean these points as no kind of criticism, Blonde on Blonde is one of the greatest albums ever made and is probably the best to come out of the sixties, I highly recommend it.

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CROSSWORDS The first letter of each answer is written next to its clue in alphabetical order. One letter has already been entered.

Can you find the words then fit them correctly into the grid?

Bold, courageous, independent, enthusiastic, fun-loving and fascinating Aries.

Your ruling planet is Mars, your best day of the week is Tuesday and red is your colour. With Uranus moving through your sign (until 2017), others will surely be magnetised by your presence and captivated by your antics.

Persistent, appreciative, dependable, practical and creative Taurus: Your ruling planet is Venus, your best day of the week is Friday and your best colour, green. With Pluto moving through another of the Earth signs, Capricorn, until 2024, your expertise is set to grow and consolidate in the coming years.

Funny, versatile, talkative, fast-thinking and sophisticated Gemini: Your ruling planet is Mercury, your best day of the week is Wednesday and your best colours are spring-like, yellow and lilac. Jupiter is in your sign until late June 2013 broadening your world.

Sensitive, nurturing, careful, imaginative and encouraging Cancer: Your ruling ‘planet’ is the Moon, your best day of the week is Monday and your best colours are blue and silver. Jupiter arrives in your sign in late June 2013 ushering in a period of extraordinary growth and opportunity.

Instinctive, warm, creative, extravagant and delightful Leo Your ruling ‘planet’ is the Sun, your best day of the week is Sunday and your best colours are gold, yellow and orange. With Uranus moving through another of the Fire signs until 2017, your life journey is set to include adventures bringing increased contact with new cultures.

Nimble, versatile, analytical, constructive, meticulous and often mimicallygifted Virgo. Your ruling planet is Mercury, your best day of the week is Wednesday and your colours are Earthy greens and browns. With Neptune now in your opposite sign of Pisces, the need to find perfection is strong.

Charming, elegant, stylish, romantic and merger-making Libra Your ruling planet is Venus, your best day of the week is Friday and your colours are gentle hues of blues, pinks and violets. Pluto’s passage through Capricorn until 2024 is shaking your very foundations – prompting dramatic career changes.

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Mesmerising, insightful, determined, resourceful and focused Scorpio Your ruling planets are Mars and Pluto, your best day of the week is Tuesday and your colours deep, deep red and black. Saturn is moving through your sign until late 2014. View this as a long period of self-investment.

A series of small journeys and contact with students seems likely. A further flurry of activity could come through email contact with someone who’ll be visiting in a few days time. Other Sagittarians could respond to this cosmic tune by being sent on a shopping mission.

Wednesday’s New Moon is in your sign and coincides with a special aspect between retrograde Venus (also in your sign) and Uranus. So it seems likely that 2014 won’t start quite as you plan - perhaps due to a frenetic, highly active feel to the last days of December.

The more you learn, the more intrigued you could be. Both educational matters and people born under Scorpio could figure in your plans. Arrangements for a meeting tomorrow might require alteration to travel plans. You could spend slightly more on a gift for an anniversary in a few days time.

The change-over from 2013 to 2014 promises to be action-packed: perhaps because so many people feel the need to announce change of direction. You don’t have to fall into this group. However, it’s probable that with others planning to move on, there will be openings that have interest for you.

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Business of the week Kilkenny Activity Centre Kilkenny Activity Centre is a business located on the New Orchard Road that provides a cornucopia of activities for men and women of all ages.

The centre specializes in high energy experiences, including paintball, bootcamp training, inflatable fun and lots more.

The five acre grounds is surrounded on all sides by mature trees and hedgegrows

and is a varied landscape, providing space and resources for whatever the business’s owners have in mind.

The Hell’s Kitchen assault course pits you against open ground, swampland, trip ropes and water cannons and radical paintball will turn you into a lean paintball player in no time. The perfect place to bond a group of people and is a brilliant experience.

Exercise of the week The Watershed Located on Bothar na Tounish Road, The Watershed is Kilkenny’s best all-purpose exercise and leisure spot that is simply bursting with facilities for all.

Do you like swimming?

Football? Athletics?

Basketball? Martial Arts?

Running? Working out?

What about just sitting in a Jacuzzi or a steam

room? The Watershed provides you something to do no matter what you’re in the mood for.

There’s nothing stopping you from doing some athletics and then taking a steam, or the other way around, and then top it off with some football if you want; the staff is endlessly friendly and helpful.

Along with the day off The Watershed is also perfect for parties of all

ages, I can’t think of what our city would do without The Watershed.

Book of the week Michael Connelly: The Gods of Guilt The Gods of Guilt (the title superficially referring to the jury in a murder trial) is the newest book by American crime writer Michael Connelly and the newest book in his Mickey Haller series.

The Mickey Haller character was introduced in 2005

with The Lincoln Lawyer which has gone on to become one of Connelly’s most popular works, now on book five we have seen the character progress to a tremendous extent and The Gods is Guilt is easily the best book in the series since The Reversal.

We follow Haller in a murder case, a man who operates websites for call girls has been accused and only Mickey Haller can save him, not even he believes the man is innocent at the start but as the case progresses everything is revealed to be the opposite of simple.

Pub off tthe he w week eek The Orchard House Pub The Orchard House Pub, located on New Orchard Road, is a new pub in Kilkenny that has been going from strength to strength since its debut in 2009.

The location is modern, and comfortable, with plasma screen televisions, games and a beautiful glass screen wall that gives access to a fantastic view.

TV of the week Mad Men Season 6 Mad Men is a television series developed by the makers of the Sopranos that follows the story of a 1960’s ad agency and its enigmatic creative director, Donald Draper.

The show has been a critical favourite since its inception but has gained significantly more traction following Season 3 when it went through a few fundamental changes. No one will deny the first three seasons of Mad

Men were great TV, but the show moved like a glacier.

Since Season 4 the show has been going from strength to strength ever since, culminating in Season 6 which aired in 2013 and set in 1968.

Season 7, the show’s final season, will air in 2014 and so now is the perfect opportunity to catch up and be ready to be blown away as Donald Draper crashes and burns.

The pub features many different sections across different floors, from the cosy cove bar to the fantastic rooftop bar and it even has a children’s play area so you can drop off the children while you go enjoy yourselves.

It is one of Kilkenny’s best locations and is one of our county’s most unique pubs.

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Path of Exile that made Diablo 2 still relevant in 2013 while not losing sight of what made early Action RPG’s so powerful.

The most apparent elements of these innovations is the passive skill tree, the money-less barter economy, and the support gem system but it’s all over the place and provides an incredibly addictive experience.

Path of Exile is a new free-to-play PC game that has received unprecedented popularity since its launch and has recently carried away Gamespot’s PC Game of the Year award for 2013.

The game is an Action RPG in the vein of Diablo 2 (the best one) that manages to succeed where Diablo 3 epically failed, it both innovates on the formulas

App of the week Terraria Terraria is one of gaming’s great success stories.

Released in 2011, the game was superficially a 2D version of Minecraft but those who have played it know that Terraria is something quite different.

Instead of the focus on the building that makes Minecraft special, Terraria’s focus is on combat and survival

and on the underground as opposed to the over ground.

Minecraft is by design directionless but Terraria provides you with actual goals that makes the game a more engaging experience overall.

It is now available on smart phones and is much more suited to the platform than Minecraft is, it is certainly worth picking up now.

Film of the week Inside Llewyn Davis It’s a Coen Brothers movie, what else needs to be said?

Inside Llewyn Davis is the newest film by brothers Joel and Ethan Coen that will be released in Ireland on the 24th January.

It follows Llewyn Davisa a folk singer

in Greenwich Village during the winter of 1961. We see the life of Davis over one week, during which time he mooches off people, loses his friends cat, insults the family of his recently dead-by-suicide performing partner,

and impregnates another friends wife.

He’s not a great man by any means, and is wonderfully played by Oscar Isaac.

Along with Isaac the film also stars Carey Mulligan and John Goodman. It is a must-see film.

Gig of the week Traditional Irish music sessions at Cleere’s Kilkenny is a city certainly proud of its heritage and John Cleere especially it seems as the pub holds traditional Irish music sessions twice a week and has been doing so since 1989.

On Monday and Wednesday nights, once the clock hits 9:30pm all problems are forgotten and the spirit of the city erupts

Album of the Week Sigur Rós: Kveikur The latest album by Icelandic Post Rock band Sigur Rós, released last June, takes the band in a wildly different direction from both their previous album in 2012 and their discography as a whole.

Sigur Rós’s music like most second wave post rock bands started out very pretty and beautiful as opposed to the cacophony

that was common at the time, but Kveikur is fundamentally different.

The album is dark, gritty and with a more synthetic sound than what we have seen in their previous works but it is just as good and becomes better the further into Winter we progress (I can’t imagine why they released this at the height of Summer).

inside Cleere’s bar and theatre.

Musicians, singers and poets all ban together into a beautiful collective of music and cheer that is completely unparalleled in the city’s nightlife; the experience is one of pure joy and every night attended will provide endless experiences and memories.

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The NCOs team from Stephens Military Barracks, Kilkenny, who scored an 8-4 win over officers from the same barracks in a pre-Christmas soccer friendly. The 10-a-side winners were rewarded with Irish Coffees. From left, Corporal Seán Fleming, Corporal John Hayes, Corporal Paul Murphy, Corporal Eoin Larkin, Sergeant Terry Whelan, Corporal Thomas Comerford, Corporal Michael Comerford, Corporal James Kelly, Corporal Rory O’Donovan, Sergeant Shane Whelan

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Golf Notes – Kilkenny NEW YEARS EVE COMPETITION AND MUSIC The Social Committee are running a competition on New Years Eve Tuesday December 31st. They intend running a 4 person mixed team event with a shotgun start at 12 noon.

Those intending to play are requested to sign by 11.30am.

They will also have a hot plate after the golf and the fee for the golf and hot plate will be €12.

RING IN THE NEW YEAR IN THE CLUB The Social Committee have also organised Seosamh O’Faolain to ring in the New Year in the club. Members and their friends are welcome to come along for what should be a good night’s entertainment with the evening due to kick off 9.30/10pm.

Seosamh plays Traditional Irish Music and has performed throughout Europe as well as Ireland. Anyone not familiar with Sesame’s music may look up him up on You Tube and see him performing in Germany The Senior Men will resume this Thursday January 2nd at 11am but the Senior Ladies will not resume until Thursday January 9th.

WINTER SPECIAL Golf Winter Special available until 31st March 2014. Green Fee plus hot plate of the day and Tea/Coffee for €35.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY The Joint Club AGM will take place on Thursday January 9th at 7.15pm.

Those members who are on our email system were emailed the Annual Report and Agm notice last week.

Those members who do not have an email were sent a hard copy by post.

Any member who received the report by email may

request a hard copy if they so desire, please call to the office or phone the office to request one be sent in the post.

MEMBERSHIP We have had a very positive response to our notice re new members, any interested party please contact Sean or Aoife in the office at 056 7765400 who will give you full details of all the packages that are available. Membership for the Boys and Girls Primary/ Juvenile/Junior categories will not be considered until February 2014.

HANDICAPS Handicap Secretary Mark Grant and his committee met recently to conduct their annual review. Some players who had notable performances since the Summer review were adjusted downwards and a number of players mainly those in the Seniors category received shots back.

The list is posted on the competition results board under the stairs and a full handicap printout for year commencing 1st January 2014 will also be on display on the Handicap board from Thursday.

SNOOKER DOUBLES The Semi Finals of the Snooker doubles were due for completion by December 26th. In the top half Christy Power & Michael O’Neill defeated Brendan Power and Colm McMenamin to reach the final.

The bottom half however has stalled with Nick O’Donnell & Johnny McEvoy in the semi but awaiting the winners of the quarter final between P J Martin & Brendan Hogan and Liam Barry & Andy Melay.

SOUTH EAST ALLIANCE Despite frost affecting local clubs on Sunday, Bunclody Golf Club escaped and the

Senior alliance outing took place. Kilkenny members featured prominently.

1st Net; Eddie Power (Scr) 69 net 1st Gross; Michael Buggy (+1) 73 Gross 2nd Net; Alan O’Rourke (4) 72 net 2nd Gross; Graham Nugent (1) 72 net Next outing Kilkenny Sunday January 12th.

BARTON CUP

BRIDGE LESSONS

( Singles - 5 Players – Minimum Handicap 5) Stroke Play area qualifier in the Heath on Saturday 7th June with the top 4 teams returning for match play on Sunday April 8th.

The Leinster finals are scheduled for Lisheen Springs on Sat 26th & Sun 27th July.

Bridge lessons will resume on Monday January 13th at 7.15pm.

MENS INTER CLUB COMPETITIONS The Leinster Branch GUI fixtures were published before Christmas and details are listed below.

The handicap applicable for the Mens competitions is the players lowest handicap in the previous calendar year.

SENIOR CUP (Singles Match Play - 5 Players - Played off Scratch Handicap) The area qualifier will take place in Waterford on June 28th & 29th. Kilkenny have a bye in the first round and will play the winners of Waterford and Bunclody in the quarter final at 1.30pm on Saturday.

Semi final and final will take place on Sunday 29th June.

The Leinster Finals are scheduled for Mount Juliet on August Sat 23rd & Sun 24th.

BARTON SHIELD (Foursomes – 2 Pairs – Scratch Handicap) The Stroke Play qualifier will take place in Rosslare on Saturday May 24th with Kilkenny out opposite Rosslare at 8am. The top four from the stroke play qualifier will return on Sunday May 25th for match play.

The Leinster Finals are scheduled for Laytown & Bettystown on the Fri 1st & Sat 2nd August.

(Mens Foursomes 5 Pairs- Minimum Handicap Combination 14) Kilkenny will play Wexford in the preliminary round with an away draw on or before Sunday March 30th with the winners having a home draw against Seafield in the first round before April 21st.

JUNIOR CUP

PROVINCIAL TOWNS CUP ( 9 Singles Matches – Minimum Handicap 9 ) Kilkenny away draw to Waterford before Sun 27th April.

JIMMY BRUEN SHIELD ( Foursomes - 5 PAIRS, Minimum Handicap 6 and Minimum Combination 17) Stroke Play qualifier in Rathdowney on Saturday June 14th. Kilkenny will be out opposite Catlecomer at 10am.

The top four qualifiers from Saturday will return on Sunday June 15th for match play.

The Leinster Finals are scheduled for Laytown & Bettystown on Saturday August 2nd.

PIERCE PURCELL SHIELD (Foursomes - 5 Pairs, Minimum Handicap 12 and Minimum Combination 27) Stroke Play qualifier in Callan on Saturday May 17th and Kilkenny will be out opposite Castlecomer at 8.40am. The top four teams from the stroke play qualifier will return on Sunday May 18th for match play.

The Leinster Finals will take place in Lisheen Springs on Sunday July 27th.

IRISH MIXED FOURSOMES (Mixed Foursomes - 5 Pairs – Minimum Handicap Combination 19) Kilkenny home draw to Rathdowney before Sun April 13th.

BOYS COMPETITIONS IRISH JUNIOR FOURSOMES (Foursomes- two pairs, players under age of 18 and maximum handicap of 12) Kilkenny will play in Wexford in stroke play qualifier on Monday June 23rd with the top four qualifiers returning for match play on Tuesday 24th. The Leinster Finals are scheduled for Naas Golf Club on Monday August 11th.

FRED DALY (Singles – 7 Players – Under 18 years of age on 1st January –Played off Scratch Handicap) The area stroke play qualifier will take place in the Curragh on Friday April 25th. With the top two teams who qualify playing one another at a later date for an overall qualifier.

LEINSTER UNDER 15’S The Leinster Under 15’s is played on a league format with the winners of the groups progressing to the last 16.

Kilkenny are in a group with Carlow, Coolattin, Gowran Park and Mount Juliet, all league matches in the group are due for completion by June 22nd.

RESULTS Saturday Crosscard December 28th (11 Hole Champagne Scramble) 1. John Quane (18) Michael McCarthy (21) Jim Meredith (19) Henk Van Der Puil (26) 67 pts 2. P J Martin (12) Seamus Rochford (11) Eugene Buckley

(13) Tom Sloyan (6) 61 pts 3. Gus Carey (12) Jim White (9) Tommy Barry (15) Bernie Clarke (15) 60 pts 4. Johnny McEvoy (18) Billy Burke (7) Michael Keane (16) Dick Cogan (21) 60 pts

LADIES NEWS Ladies Fixtures Tuesday January 7th Ladies 9 Hole Stroke ABC 8.45 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20.

Slots also available on Saturday 1.45 – 2.15 Bookable Online, Sunday 10.30 – 11.00 Bookable Online and 1.40 – 2.15 Draw.

SENIOR MEN Next competition Thursday January 2nd 11.00 – 1.00.

SENIOR LADIES Next competition Thursday January 9th 10.00 – 11.00.

FIXTURES: Tuesday Dec 31st, Mixed Cross Card Team Event Shotgun Start at 12 noon. Sign in by 11.30am.

Wednesday Jan 1st, 8.30 - 1.30, Semi Open 3 Person Team Event Thursday Jan 2nd. 11.00 – 1.00 Senior Men, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Friday Jan 3rd. 1.00 - 2.00 Members Saturday Jan 4th 8.35 – 9.00 Boys Under 18 Practice. 9.00 - 10.00 Members, 1pm Mens Cross Card, 1.45 – 2.15 Lades 9 Hole ABC Competition Sunday Jan 5th, 8.30 – 1.30 Mens 14 Hole Singles, 1.40 – 2.15 Ladies 9 Hole Competition Monday Jan 6th, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Tuesday Jan 7th, Ladies 9 Hole Stroke ABC 8.45 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20.

Slots also available on Saturday 1.45 – 2.15 Bookable Online, Sunday 10.30 – 11.00 Bookable Online and 1.40 – 2.15 Draw.

Wednesday Jan 8th, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time.

Golf Notes – Mountain View Weekend Competitions In response to suggestions from some members re. the running of our weekend competitions the committee of Mountain View Golf Club have decided to make to make the following changes for the coming year. These changes come into effect on W/E January 4th & 5th 2014.

All Members playing in weekend competitions must be booked on the timesheet by 13.00 on the Friday. A draw will be made each week and members can get their exact tee time by contacting the

clubhouse on the Saturday.

For the coming year all Singles Competitions will be played as 3Balls.

Membership Members are reminded that membership subscriptions are now due. Contact golf shop for details.

Loyalty Card Our member/green fee loyalty card will be in operation again for 2014 where members and green fees can receive free a round golf after every five rounds played. Terms and conditions

apply. Contact golf shop for details.

Happy New Year The management and staff Mountain View would like wish the club officials and members a Happy and healthy New Year.

Diary Sunday Jan 5th Single Stableford Tuesday Jan 7th MV Seniors Competition Wednesday Jan 8th Ladies 18 Hole Competition Sunday Jan 12th 3 Person Scramble.

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