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OUR THEATRE OF DREAMS HITS A NEW STAGE IN LIFE

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Our Watergate Theatre celebrates 21 years on Friday. Anti clockwise, from top left, trumpeter Charlie Parsons, thespian Brendan Corcoran, the late Liam Clancy with Murty Brennan, Donal O’Brien and Colette Browne in ‘The Loves of Cass McGuire

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Waterford Airport

Connecting the Southeast to Europe

Thanks to easy connections through Birmingham and Manchester, Waterford Airport is increasingly being used by passengers traveling onwards to other UK destinations and to airports in continental Europe.

European destinations now within easy reach of the southeast region through Flybe’s flights from Waterford include Paris, Milan and Dusseldorf. In Britain, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Exeter, Newquay, Norwich and Southampton are among the locations with seamless connections on Flybe routes.

Waterford has direct flights to/from Manches-

ter and Birmingham four times each week as part of Flybe’s spring/summer schedule. The onwards travel options mean it’s now possible to avoid the congestion, lengthy queues, long waits and high parking charges at larger Irish airports and still reach major UK and European cities within just hours.

For example, passengers leaving Waterford at 11.50am on Tuesdays and Fridays can be in Paris Charles de Gaulle at 4.50pm, travelling via Manchester. On the return leg, passengers departing the French capital at 8.05am on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays can reach

Waterford just four hours later at 12.05pm, flying through Birmingham.

Similarly, those flying to Glasgow on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays can leave Waterford at 12.30pm and be in the popular Scottish city less than four hours later at 4.20pm, travelling via Birmingham.

Commenting on the range of onward travel options, Desmond O’Flynn, CEO of Waterford Airport said: “These connections on a single ticket allow passengers check-in their luggage at Waterford, make a straightforward and well-timed connection at Birmingham or

Manchester and reach a wide range of destinations in Britain or continental Europe.

“Our passengers tell us they value this option as they’re spared the 130 to 180 kilometre drive to one of the bigger and probably more stressful Irish airports. At Waterford Airport, they also value the comfort of driving right up to the terminal building to park their car, the ease of check-in and security screening, all of which offer a lot more time saving. On the return journeys, there’s the great feeling that when you land in Waterford, you’re a short drive to your home in the southeast.”

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Shopping on the Champs Elysees and cruising on the Seine are other fun things to do in the City of Love. en.parisinfo.com/

Milan – fashion capital of stylish Italy and a great touring base for Lombardy and the north of the country, Milan has rich history and appeals to soccer fans with fierce rivals AC Milan and Inter playing at the San Siro. Those who like architecture will be wowed by the Duomo cathedral in the city centre while no visit to Italy is complete without some great food and wine. www.visitamilano.it/turismo_en/

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Manchester th great bars (old city) with and restaurants. For a more modern view of city life, don’t miss the world-class architecture in MedienHafen. If shopping is your mission,

you’ll want time on Königsallee. www.duesseldorf-tourismus.de/en/home/ Edinburgh – The Scottish capital is a dream to visit with so many attractions packed in to a compact city centre. Edinburgh Castle is an obvious must see as is the Royal Mile but be sure to also check out the Scottish Parliament as well as the National Museum of Scotland. The Palace of Holyrood House, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.

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Group includes members of the Irish Wheelchair Association with Cynthia Deane, Chief Executive Officer, Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board with Ms Mary Butler, BTEI Co-ordinator, Ms Eileen Curtis, Adult Education Officer, Ms Martha Bolger, Community Education Facilitator at the annual presentation of the BTEI (Back to Education Initiative) FETAC Awards in Hotel Kilkenny

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Triple transplant mum Deirdre Roche Doherty from Graignamanagh with husband Brian, daughters Ruth and Abbie

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Our Wonderful Watergate: A sister

Special guest: Watergate manager Ger Cody welcomes Mick Kavanagh who returns as stage manager for birthday celebrations

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to the world stage of Carnegie Hall!

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Mick Kavanagh with actor Eamonn Morrissey at ‘The Brother’ adapted for stage by Eamonn and staged at the Watergate 2006 Pics courtesy of Donal Foley, Martin Doheny and jbs photography

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Magnificent: A full house delights in Watergate entertainment

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Watergate celebrates past, present and future JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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Watergate heroes: Gone but never forgotten

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fighting cancer with song and dance

Supporting the coming â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cycle Against Suicideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are Angela Hayes, centre, and her son Alan, along with former Kilkenny Rose SinĂŠid de BuitlĂŠir. Up to 7,000 are expected to take part in the two-week national cycle. The cycle will stop for a break at Kilkenny CBS Secondary School on April 29./

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We also have our own in house brands such as Satisfashion, Angelique, Jacques Esteve and Apassionata. We have our new full range of Communion and Confirmation medals and gifts in store.

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hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an irony to the fact that big-screen efforts based on Bible stories have marched two-by-two into theaters during 2014â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst quarter.

Unlike the animals rescued on Noahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ark, however, these pictures couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more different â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and audiences who prefer one likely will reject the other.

Earlier this year, I noted that the faithful-to-a-fault production Son of God lacked dramatic impact because it adhered too religiously to its sacred source material. I begged for the ďŹ lm to take chances, which is exactly what Darren Aronofsky ends up doing with Noah. His bold interpretation of an overly familiar Biblical passage is every bit as daring, unpredictable and insane as Son of God was tame, staid and, ultimately, dull.

In other words, this is not your fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version of the Noah tale -- and certainly

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not the Holy Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the reason why I appreciate Noah as much as I doâ&#x20AC;Ś and also the reason why you might despise it.

Only the skeletal frame of Noahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Old Testament story remains; the parts you could recite from memory, even if you hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t read Genesis in decades (if ever, at all).

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40 days of rain, a planet-consuming ďŹ&#x201A;ood, an ark that houses two of every animal, and the decimation of a wayward civilization by a disappointed god. (Oh, the term â&#x20AC;&#x153;Godâ&#x20AC;? is never uttered here. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creatorâ&#x20AC;? is Aronofskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s substitute, one of many deci-

sions that could alienate potential Catholic supporters.)

Overall, Noah is exactly the type of large-scale, ambitious, challenging, ďŹ&#x201A;awed, provocative and buttonpushing type of cinematic experience we should hope to get when a strong-willed auteur like Aronofsky is given an exceedingly large budget.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a familiar story, spiced up by unconventional choices.

You might not agree with everything you see. But youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be crazy not to appreciate the fact that Aronofsky â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or anyone, for that matter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; earned the right to attempt to show it to us in this fashion.

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COUNTDOWN TO This week The Reporter joins two sitting councillors while they knock doors in Kilkenny city.

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Above: A pavement in Fatima Place where tree roots are causing problems.

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Business of the week Haven Pharmacy Haven Pharmacy is a new duo of pharmacies in Kilkenny City that are set to become some of the best in the area.

Open on 89 High Street and 4 Rose Inn Street, Haven Pharmacy is a new and unique business that is the fastest growing independent pharmacy brand in the country;

it is truly a new day for the profession.

Haven Pharmacy is for the consumer, it offers an experience integrated with local communities that features frequent health talks and services offered inside that will change how you view a pharmacy, I highly recommend it.

DVD of the week Frozen Frozen was one of the biggest surprises of last year; most going into this film weren’t expecting Toy Story but what you get in the end came pretty close.

The film is in many ways a throwback to Disney’s 1990’s output like Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid but updated

and modernized.

The story follows the two princesses of a seemingly Scandinavian royal family; older sister Elsa and the younger Anna.

Elsa was born with magical powers, and after accidently injuring her sister at a young age (which cost her sister her knowledge of Elsa’s powers) she opts to distance herself

from her family out of fear of hurting them.

Everything goes wrong at a ball years later and Elsa is forced to flee and releases her powers, causing the entire kingdom to be shrouded in ice.

The film is truly a huge step above what non-pixar Disney has been putting out these last few years and is worth a watch.

Book of the week Julian Barnes- Levels of Life It wouldn’t mean much to say that Julian Barnes work is death obsessed, so is all art, but how he captures those specific moments of grief and loss in his work is acutely personal while also relatable even to

people who have not experienced the events that Barnes discusses in his new work: Levels of Life.

Pat Kavanagh, wife of Barnes, died in 2008; and that it took him this long to truly put into words the emotions

that this traumatic event brought to him feels fitting; this isn’t an explosion of raw emotion but a deep meditation on the effects of something like that has on your life; I highly recommend it.

Audio of the week Beyerdynamic DT770 Headphones Beyerdynamic’s DT-770 headphones are some of the best closed headphones you can get and are at an incredibly

cheap price.

They’re greatest disadvantage is that without some sort of amp they can be quite quiet but this should no dissuade you since even if you have to buy a €75 amp, they’re still worth at least €50 more than

the asking price.

They are a bassheads headphone primarily, and for those who love bass these will not disappoint.

They are simply some of the best headphones around; I highly recommend them.

TV of the week Hannibal Season 1 Hannibal is a new TV series that had its debut in 2013 and has been proving itself as a new classic for television ever since.

The plot of the show begins with an FBI agent and a criminal profiler who come into contact with Hannibal Lecter, a psychiatrist serial killer whom they meet while investigating the

disappearances of eight young girls across their state.

The style of the show is unique and infectious and the acting is phenomenal.

It can occasionally be criticized for putting style over substance but the second season which debuted recently should fix these issues; I recommend Hannibal.

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Goat Simulator Yesterday saw the release of Goat Simulator; touted in the last few days as an April Fools farce, a pointless novelty product, and the greatest game of all time: They are all right.

Goat Simulator thankfully does not follow suit with Truck or Train simulator which would have you just sit in a field and eat grass all day; Goat Simulator lets

you loose in a gigantic 3D world and simply tasks you with destroying it for points.

There is no plot but there doesn’t need to be, what starts as simply an excuse for a laugh quickly turns into one of the most enjoyable and addictive games to hit the market in years; I highly recommend it.

Song of the week The Minutes- Cherry Bomb The Minutes are a Dublin band who make garage inspired pop rock with a clear Black Keys influence; they have a good energy and excitement to them though that helps them slightly transcend that influence.

Their latest single, Cherry bomb, is slightly less energetic and explosive than songs like

Gold but their song writing is no worse for it.

The guitar is simple and effective and lurches forward with punch while the vocals stay relaxed compared to previous outings of the band.

The music video portrays a 50’s and 60’s pastiche of a man dressing and singing like Elvis and does a fine job of setting the mood for the song.

Film of the week Captain America: The Winter Soldier The newest film in Marvel’s increasingly expanding Marvel Universe is one of the best yet, taking the original film, expanding the character roster and making it topical and daring.

This film for the most part takes place in contemporary Washington DC and sets the Captain against The Winter

Soldier, after uncovering information about a secret plan for drone warfare in the Middle East.

The fact that there is such a thing as The Winter Soldier Investigation where a group of Vietnam veterans attempted to uncover American war crimes should clue you in just what this film’s subject matter will be.

Festival of the week Kilkenny Roots Festival Kilkenny Roots Festival is one of the most interesting festivals to ever appear in the South East, featuring a staggering number of different artists and styles of roots that means there is something for everybody at this festival.

The festival takes place across three days across dozens of different venues across the county; it’s

Album of the Week Freddie Gibbs & Madlib- Piñata Piñata, the newest album by critically acclaimed Freddie Gibbs and legendary producer Madlib, is a triumph of an album and one of the best things yet to come out this year.

The two styles contrast sharply, Gibbs is a famously down to earth rapper coming from one of the US’s worst towns while Madlib

is an LA producer most famous for his obscure, jazz inspired sounds most famous for working with abstract hip-hop artists like MF DOOM and Talib Kweli.

But the two different styles meld together perfectly somehow, almost giving it a modernized pulp feel. I highly recommend Piñata.

not centralized like most atypical music festivals but the spread out nature of it gives the festival the feeling that the whole city is in celebration, not just some muddy field in Laois or wherever.

I highly recommend people take part in the Kilkenny Roots festival, it will happen between the 2nd and the 5th May.

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),/0 $ 6SDFH 2G\VVH\ 3W ,, When 2001 was in cinemas, posters of it would call it: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Ultimate Tripâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; which ended up being a perfect descriptor of the movie; 2001: A Space Odyssey is a trip that takes you from the Dawn of our species to the deepest recesses of space and humanity.

The ďŹ lm is utterly beautiful and has one of the richest atmospheres I have ever experienced; even if you have no idea what is happening you will stop probably enjoy yourself due simply to the incredible visuals. Many have criticized the ďŹ lmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slowness but for me this slowness was necessary. Take for example the scene where they replace the satelliteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s battery, from HAL telling Dave about the need for this laborious procedure to Dave returning takes about eight minutes; eight minutes of no dialogue; just Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heavy breathing in

his spacesuit and images of him ďŹ&#x201A;oating slowly towards the satellite.

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looks dated is the deďŹ nitively sixties designs of ships and clothes: the scientistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fashion at the beginning, haircuts and space suits with their weirdly shaped helmets. Probably the most incredible visuals in the movie are in the Stargate; a non-dialogue eleven minute sequence after Dave travels into the marker of surrealist, psychedelic imagery with titanic, alien sounding music.

There is no way to do it justice; it is one of the most incredible pieces of ďŹ lm making ever achieved and an experience impossible to forget. Movies are not books, plot and dialogue are all ďŹ ne but in the end it is the visual aspect that makes it different from reading a book; Kubrick understood this and used this simple fact to make one of the most beautiful and transcendent experiences in the history of cinema.

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For me, the great theme of The Sound and the Fury is decay.

Characters in the book are obsessed with the past, both within and outside the family.

The narrative centres on the Compsons, a family of ex-aristocrats in the US Deep South who have fallen from grace; now a shadow of their previous selves. The Compsons ďŹ nd themselves trapped trying to retain the old order in a world that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow it anymore; they live in a place that has been in constant decline since the Civil War and now barely exists at all.

I would argue that The Sound and the Fury is just as deserving of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the great American novelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; title as The Great Gatsby. The two novels create interesting counterpoints, as The Great Gatsby shows new values embraced to excess while The Sound and the Fury is the violent reaction to these ideas. The novel is split up into four chapters, three of which are from different perspectives. It utilizes the Stream of Consciousness writing technique that attempts to mimic human thought. The ďŹ rst chapter uses a constant stream of often tangen-

Psychedelic music is a hard genre to pin down, but if you listen to it enough you may ďŹ nd that psychedelia has all to do with subversion. Take Jefferson Airplaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous 1967 single White Rabbit, The drums sound like something from a marching band but if you look at the guitar tab it is covered in minor notes; skewing the role of the drums into this dark, druggy haze of surrealist imagery. Fourty-seven years on and this rule remains practically the same ; Flying Lotus alters his oriental inďŹ&#x201A;uences by couping them with beat music and Avey Tare sticks harsh noise over simple childish melodies, psychedelia never went away from music and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a central mechanic to Talk Talkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s penultimate LP, Spirit of Eden. Talk Talk were most famous for some pretty awful synthpop albums that were released in the early and mid 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, they are a band who only truly created a unique sound late in their career.

Spirit of Eden is most famous nowadays as one of the ďŹ rst post-rock records, a label it would only receive a decade

tial information to create this strange effect, like trying to describe a dream: events are told in the shortest and most basic sense possible with room given over to character mumblings and speciďŹ c, seemingly random details.

The second chapter makes use of pages upon pages of no punctuation: Simply a constant stream of words

(not unlike the ďŹ nal chapter of Ulysses in terms of writing style). The Sound and the Fury is not an easy read. Your ďŹ rst time through will probably leave you tired and confused, it feels almost as if Faulkner is deliberately trying to mislead the reader.

The opening chapter is told from the perspective of a mentally disabled man whose past and present meld together into one, the chronology is completely mangled throughout and there are three characters named Quentin.

But the book is designed to reward repeated readings though and it does so in spades. The Sound and the Fury is something most readers will return to many times in their lives and enjoy in new ways.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an endlessly interpretable book that will tell the reader something about themselves as well as about the Compsons every time. Simply put, it is one of the greatest novels ever written.

following its release; they were part of what became known as the ďŹ rst wave of post-rock in the late 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and early 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that also included Slint and to a lesser extent Swans. For me though the sound of the album is much closer to jazz fusion than any sort of post-rock; with Miles Davisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A Silent Way acting as a clear inďŹ&#x201A;uence. Spirit of Eden is an album that many may initially consider calm, relaxed and ambient, but it is actually one of the most intensive listening experiences I have ever had. Every second of this album feels like the emotions

are about to simply explode but they almost always restrain, creating this incredible tension.

Even in the sparse, three minute introduction to the album every time a guitar is strummed it is felt in your core, and once the song truly starts to get going then there is nothing quite like it. It is incredibly difficult to make ambience intense and nerve-wracking but Talk Talk succeed like no other band.

How these two elements, ambience and tension, are melded together subverts what both are meant to represent and creates this air of unease to the entire album.

The wide eclectic use of instruments from guitars to trumpets to something called a shozygs puts askew what one would expect from a rock record and are partly responsible for the Post-Rock label that was placed on Spirit of Eden. This album is one of the most creative and epic albums that has ever been released: it is an album that was only rediscovered in the last few years after a critical panning and low sales at release.

I highly recommend Spirit of Eden.

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CROSSWORDS All of the clues relate to Catchwords.

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Dressing up could be the order of the day. Even the mix of casual travelling clothes might present a minor headache as you determine whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;rightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Just as important could be finding something to do whilst whiling away time.Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a day for making friendships.

The craving to do something different could be strong. You may be drawn to a craft or DIY shop. You might even go gift-shopping. A neighbourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s news might put you in the mood to celebrate.An impromptu party is possible - as is the unexpected arrival of someone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been away travelling and has much to say.

You could create disarray: possibly begun by waking with a bee in your bonnet. There might be a really strong need for information and, perhaps, to buy a book or DVD. You could also send phone lines buzzing. For whatever reason it seems likely that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be in hyper mode.

Your thoughts could be all over the place. Yet you may be at your creative best.

Your imagination is likely to be in over-drive too. Colours, shapes, sounds and smells could have far more impact than usual. The influence of someone who has healing ability, could be considerable.

As the day progresses itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely to be easier to come out of your shell. The sparkling, dazzling and even eccentric side of you could come out to play. True, this might be encouraged by someone who senses you need encouragement (and yes, he/she might be born under one of the Water signs).

Someone close might really need to do something different - even if thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expensive (either in terms of time or money). It could be tricky for you to voice doubts. Instead, you might carry worries to a neighbour in the hope that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll quell your disquiet.

You might be on tender-hooks awaiting news. A surge of creativity is likely too. True, a close friend might ask for help with a DIY project. You might decide the timeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right to improve an area (or even a web-site) that should be your creative zone. Contact with someone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been ill seems likely.

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Seishin Karate celebrates 20 years SEISHIN Karate Club was founded in 1994 by Sensei Billy Canty, a fifth Dan Black Belt.

The club is affiliated to the Shotokan Karate Do International Ireland, Shotokan Karate Do International Europe and The Shotokan Karate Do International Japan.

This gives the c;ub access to national, European and World Championships. Chief instructor worldwide is Soke Hirokazu Kanazawa, a tenth Dan Black Belt who is a regular visitor to Ireland.

The philosophy of the club is to introduce juniors and adults to traditional Shotokan Karate and all its benefits which includes discipline, confidence, self motivation and self respect.

The club participates in grading (examinations) with world renowned all-Japan Karate Champions twice yearly and members can train with JKA (Japan Karate Association).

The club has trained in the Friary Hall, Kilkenny since 1994 on Monday and Thursday nights, 7pm and 9pm. New members always welcome.

fitness. http://www.deensidewheelers.com/leisure/ladiessportive.

On June 1 Deenside Wheelers will welcome you to the inaugral Deenside Cup – a new race for all categories. http:// www.deensidewheelers.com/ racing/deenside-cup.

Contact is Sensei Bill Canty at seishin@eircom.net.

Athletics Castlecomer Athletic Club competed in the final set of club cross country relays (U11 to U15) in Freshford. There were open invitation races for U9s.

Molly Hogan has been a consistent participant all season and on this occasion finished 12th. Harry Lawlor and Eli Dunne are relative newcomers to competitive athletics and crossed the line11th and 17th.

Molly, Harry and Eli will now turn their attention to the track and field athletics season, with competitive action after Easter, including county championships in May and June.

Castlecomer were well represented in the relay races. The girls’ U15 team of Aoife Cahalan, Ellen Buggy and Meghan Rudkins won gold, with Sinead and Niamh Morrissey and Katie Clarke also impressing but finishing just outside the medals.

The U13 (Sean O’Dornan, Cathal O’Reilly and Jack Murphy) and U15 (Nicky Connolly,

‘Comer 5k The second ‘running’ of the Castlecomer 5k Race is on April 6 in Castlecomer Discovery Park.

Last year’s event was a great success with over 200 participants and a wonderfully positive community atmosphere. The 5k starts at 11am and there is a 2k family fun run/walk at 11.30am.

Castlecomer Credit Union will sponsor the prize money. Entry for adults is €10 with a family rate of €20. Registration is open from 10am. All proceeds go to the Presentation Convent National School.

Stage set for a great run Killian Hogan and James Buggy) boys’ teams won silver.

The U11 girls (Molly O’Dornan and Emily Murphy) and boys (Joey Ryan, Luke Dunne with guest Oisin O’Reilly Thomas-

Michael Collins town) finished 9th and 6th.

At the National Indoor Track and Field, boys’ U14 walk Nicky Connolly finished third, adding an All -Ireland bronze to his Leinster gold.

Women’s fitness Now in its third year, the Deenside Wheelers Women’s Sportive offers three great routes to cater for all levels of

Tickets are selling very fast for Michael Collins – A Musical Drama by Kilkenny Musical Society at the Watergate, Kilkenny. The advice is contact the ticket office immediately.

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.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO Take notice that I intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for planning permission to construct a 4 bedroom dormer house with a detached garage, an effluent treatment system, and all associated site works on lands at Jerpointwest, Thomastown, 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: Jamie Minogue

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I Pauline Howlin am applying for permission for retention of (1) works to building as constructed, (2) position of site entrance and (3) alterations to site boundaries (alterations to plans granted under Planning Register Number 04/608) and permission for the erection of an extension to the rear of dwelling and all associated site works at Cooleen, Tullagher Village, 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 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 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: Byrne & McCabe Design, Architecture and Engineering Services (059 9725684).

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO Take notice that I intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for planning permission to change the use of part of a retail premises from retail to public house and all ancillary site works including a new shop front, on lands at Tullaroan, 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: Michael Delaney

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Golf Notes Callan Winter League Final The 2013/14 Winter League came to a close on Saturday last after a long qualifying period. The league was extended a couple of weeks to allow for the poor weather that battered the course this winter and early spring and unfortunately the final itself was played in cold wet conditions but it didnt deter a wonderful score taking top honours. John Doheny has returned to the club after an absence after many years of great service to the club and in this final John announced his return in great style. He compiled a wonderful total of 43 points to take the top honours by from Paul Norris who had a hoghly creditable 39 points in the desperate conditions.

Peter Ryan was third with 36 points while Gar Reidy also played well to take fourth place. While all golfers who played in the final deserve great credit for qualifying and for participating on a brutal day but after a long campaign it was John s day on Saturday and should he continue in this vein it wont be the last of this golfing season.

Now all attention turns to our other long running qualifier the O Dwyer Golf Stores open singles series which takes place every Wednesday until the finale in autumn. Last Wednesday Nigel Dagg took first place to secure his place in the Playoff. Nigel has qualifyed regularly for the last number of years finals and once more secured his place with some fine golf. Jimmy Dunne was second, Paul Norris took the gross honours while Maurice Nolan was the top visitor. All four of these golfers will be invited back for the final later in the year.

Monthly Medal John Grace took full advantage of the wonderful conditions that prevailed on Sunday with a fabulous score that matched the weather. John covered the 18 holes in just 78 shots and when his handicap of 14 was deducted he ended up with a fabulous 64. John took the top prize by 2 shots from Liam Brennan who enjoyed a fine 66 with Cathal Byrne taking the gross while Denis Collins 67 took third place. Well done to John for a fine score and on capturing Marchs monthly medal.

Next Saturday and Sunday sees the Fourball qualifier being held with the top 32 pairings qualifing for the matchplay stages. Tee times from callangolfclub.com

Beginners Lessons Callan Golf Club will host beginners lesson from Saturday 19th of April.

The lesson provide an excellent oppurtunity for beginners to be shown basics of this wonderful game. Over four sessions there will be expert demonstration in a friendly and relaxed environment. It is always very well supported each year that it has been ran by the club and this year should be no exception. Please contact Margaret at 056-7725136 to book your place.

Ladies Minor Cup inter club match Callan Ladies played in Carlow golf club against Coollattin on Friday 28th March Both sides were evenly matched with Callan winning two matches and Coollattin also winning two matches.

The deciding match went to the 19th hole amidst bitter cold rain and day

light fading fast. Unfortunately the match was lost after a brave battle.

A big thank you to the team and caddies for a bravely fought match Team : Margaret Comerford ,Caddy Miriam Fennelly Mary Norton, Caddy Jean Grace Olive Walsh, Caddy Kathleen Power Marie Gorey, Caddy Margaret Hickey Edna Kennedy, Caddy Ann Wemyss

Results Men Winter League Final Saturday 29 March 1 J Doheny 43 2 P Norris 39 3 P Ryan 36 4 G Reidy 36 O Dwyer Golf Stores Singles Qualifier March 29 1 N Dagg 2 J Dunne Gross P Norris Visitor M Nolan Monthly Medal Sunday 30 March 1 J Grace 64 2 L Brennan 66 Gross Cathal Byrne 3 D Collins 67

Fixtures Wednesday 2nd April O Dwyer Golf Stores Singles Qualifier Thursday 3rd April Senior Ladies 10am-12.30pm Friday 4th April Ladies/Gents open singles Saturday 5th April Mens Fourball Qualifier Sunday 6th April Mens Fourball Qualifier Monday 7th April RGA 11-1pm Tuesday 8th April Ladies day

Castlecomer Ladies In the pouring rain, the ladies of the Minor Cup team were resoundingly victorious against The Heath in Abbeyleix on Saturday, 29th March.

Manager Breda Phelan was well satisfied with the winning team of Mary Brophy, Joan Coonan, Delia O’Donoghue, Noreen Kinsella and Loretta Mansfield, with subs Nuala Mahon and Helen Dunne. Although up against a fine team from The Heath, the Castlecomer ladies brought skill, energy and commitment necessary to secure the win. Broad smiles and delighted cheers throughout the club members met the news of their great performance.

The strong team look forward to the next round in that inter-club competition. Meanwhile, the managers of the Intermediate Cup team, Maria Downey and Joan Brennan, are gearing up their team, selected with the assistance of selector Delia O’Donoghue.

Preparations are underway for their match against Gowran Golf Club, which is being played in Kilkenny Golf Club.

As with the Minor Team, the Intermediate Team face their match armed with appreciation and respect from all the members of the club, for the offering of their effort and representation on the club’s behalf.

M&A Coaches sponsored the 18 hole ladies competition on the weekend of 29th/30th March. Joan Brennan led the field with 36pts to win. In second place, Caroline Conway had 34pts, gaining the spot on the back nine.

Social A fun and flavoursome night offers welcome to all to enjoy the cook off competition between two professional chefs on Friday, 11 April. Cathal O’Dowd, professional chef in Langtons and Audrey Farrell, professional chef in Marble City Bar set their culinary skills to the test against each other. To

enhance the chance to pick up expert example and tips, ladies from the club share secrets to add flavour and taste to many dishes. With tickets at €10, available from the club house and committee members, it is a night of immense value beyond just sensory taste.

Beginning on Tuesday, 8th April, the weekly social and fun 9 hole scramble gets underway for 2014. Draw takes place from 5 until 6pm with just €3 entry fee for members and €5 for visitors.

With the coveted scramble cup to win at the end of the Tuesday Scramble season, and fine wines to be won in the interim, this is a fun and social opportunity to mix and make friends.

Members can bring along friends and visitors to savour the lovely new layout and beautiful views afforded on the course in a friendly and lightly competitive atmosphere.

Men Mens Open Singles 29th/30th March Ger Mullan shot a magnificent score of 43 pts on his way to victory in the mens singles stableford on Sunay last. Ger had two birdies on holes 7 and 17 during a very steady round and they made all the difference in separating him from the rest of the field.

Derek Lynch had a great score of 41 pts to finish in second place.

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Ger Mullan (16) 43pts 2.

Derek Lynch (9) 41pts Gross Michael Buggy (-1) 35 pts Category 1 (0- 10) MarkShortall (6) 40 pts Category 2 (11-18) Anthony Holohan (14) 40 pts Category 3 (19 and over) James Daly (20) 40 pts

Diary Sat & Sun. 5thand 6th AprilMens Open Singles Thurs 3rd April Mens Open Singles (visitors golf and dinner €20)

Mountain View Spring League After round 2 of the Spring League last weekend the following list gives the top three players on the league table in each category Category 1. 1. Michael Waugh 19Pts. 2. Sean Byrne 19 Pts. 3. Jim Bob Grace.

15 Pts. Category 2. 1. Seamus O Brien 18 Pts. 2 Joe Earle 17 Pts. 3. Phillip Parsons 14 Pts. Category 3. 1. John Coleman 22 Pts. 2 Eanna Brady 21 Pts. 3. Michael Grace 19 Pts The third round is on next weekend.

Leinster Fourball Trophy Mountain View take on St Helens Bay in the first round of the Leinster Fourball Trophy this Saturday at 13.00.

There will be three matches at home and two away.

Singles and Doubles Qualifiers Members are reminded that this year’s club singles qualifier will take place on Sunday April 20th and the doubles qualifier will be on the following Sunday (April 27th).

Diary Sunday Apr 6th Spring League 3rd Round (Single Stableford) Tuesday Apr 8th MV Seniors Competition.

Wednesday Apr 9th Ladies 13 Hole Competition Sunday Apr 13th Spring League 4thRound (Single Stableford).

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