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Rioghan Dowling, aged 3, pictured at 'Romans in Kilkenny-Fact or Fiction' organised by Transport Infrastructure Ireland as part of Heritage Week. The event involved a living history display by Legion Ireland and talks by archeologists Dr Jac Cahill Wilson and CoilinÂ Ă&#x201C; Drisceoil on the latest archaeological research on connections between Ireland and the Roman world. Pic: Dylan Vaughan

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Flying the black and amber in Cork

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7 The Grove, The Weir, Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny

BER: C2 107642092 PSRA: 001710

€475,000

Extending to C. 2300 Sq. ft. No 7 The Grove is a truly spacious well proportioned 5 Bed Detached Executive residence. 2 Reception, 3 Bathrooms In a prime residential area within 1.5 km of all the amenities of Kilkenny City Centre and easily accessible to Kilkenny Ring Road.

“Stilowin” 21 Broguemakers Hill, Greenshill

BER: D2 107674970 PSRA: 001710

€455,000

Built mid 1981 “Stilowin” is a superb detached executive residence of C. 2100 Sq Ft with garage and outhouses of C. 490 Sq Ft. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Reception Rooms, 2 Bathrooms, The property has been tastefully laid out to provide the ultimate space for family convenience and features one of the nicest, private rear gardens we have ever seen.

BER: B2 10786754 PSRA: 001710

Superbly located 4 Bed Detached two storey show house extending to C. 1,550 Sq. Ft. is located just off the New Orchard Road, comes to the market in pristine condition and is fully furnished if required. 2 Reception Rooms, 3 Bathrooms.

23 Talbots Gate, Freshford Road

BER: C2 107804742 PSRA: 001710

Built in 2005 by Talbot Grange Homes, Talbots Gate, within a 15 minute walk to the City centre The property is owner occupied and impeccably presented, the ideal family home or rental investment. 4 Bedrooms, 2 Reception Rooms, 1,371 Sq. Ft.

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€298,000

Killeen, Kilmanagh, Co Kilkenny

21 Hawthorn Walk, Parc na Gowan, Outrath Road

BER: C3 107296873 PSRA:001710

€260,000

A beautiful 4 Bedroomed Farmhouse from the 1800’s lovingly restored and extended in 2007 to exacting standards retaining much of the original house features and integrating old and new. Seldom does a house of such character, warmth and cosyness come to the market. C.2,120 Sq Ft the property was virtually re-built and extended in 2007. Many of the original features have been retained.

BER: C2 100400316 PSRA: 001710

Located in the Parc Na Gowan Development just off the Outrath Road and within in a short walk of OSRAI, Presentation Secondary School, Smithland Centre, Lidl, Aldi & Loughboy Shopping Centre. 3 Bedroom, End of Terrace.

€210,000

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No’s 1, 3 & 9 are SOLD 1 Riverview, Ardnore, Kilkenny

81 Robertshill, Circular Road

BER: C1 107441149 PSRA: 001710

81 Robertshill is a spacious Mid Terraced Three storey Townhouse. The property is south facing and in a cul de sac overlooking a green and the internal road of the estate. This is an ideal starter family home or an investment property.

BER: E1 107852824 PSRA: 001710

€130,000

€220,000

30 Burrells Walk, College Park, Callan Road

Harrowville, Dublin Road

BER: B2 101213619 PSRA: 001710

€180,000

No 30 is an end of terrace stone clad two storey residence overlooking a green area to the front. The property is in very good condition throughout and is currently rented. This is a bright, spacious modern house due close to the city. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms.

BER: E1 107868721 PSRA: 001710

€165,000

1 Riverview was the former showhouse for the Riverview development. It is a 3 Bedroomed extended Semi Detached house. Seldom do homes come for sale and given its location as well as it being a Bungalow it should appeal to all ages of buyers. Total area including Garage is C. 1,350 Sq Ft.

73 Beechlawns, Johnswell Road, Kilkenny

BER: D1 107719627 PSRA: 001710

73 Beechlawns is a spacious 3 Bedroom Semi Detached home in a quiet cul de sac Within a short walk of Newpark Shopping Centre, Newpark Hotel & Kilkenny College and is less than 1.5km from Kilkenny City Centre.

€180,000 Bonnettstown, Tullaroan Road, Kilkenny

A Detached 4 Bed single storey dwelling situated on its own Private site of C. 0.25 Acre. An excellent location for a private Residence close to everything. In need of refurbishment and upgrading It may be more suitable as a site for a new build.

BER: C1 107441149 PSRA: 001710

€125,000

This is a prime corner site of C. 2 Acres situated fronting onto the Tullaroan Road with access off “Maddens Lane” at Bonnettstown C. 3 miles from Kilkenny. The site has full Planning Permission for the development of a 4 Bedroomed two storey house with single storey annex and single storey.

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ICKEY Brennan guided the Kilkenny senior hurlers for two seasons in the mid-1990s; however, he had little success. His successor, Kevin Fennelly, brought the county back to their winning ways by capturing a Leinster title in 1998 at the expense of Offaly GAA. Offaly later gained their revenge by defeating â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the Catsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the $OO ,UHODQG ÂżQDO )HQQHOO\ LQ WXUQ ZDV succeeded by Brian Cody, one of the most successful managers of the modern era, much of his success due to skill, organisation, work-rate and a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;never say dieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attitude. In 1999, Cody guided Kilkenny to a second consecutive Leinster title and a second FRQVHFXWLYH $OO ,UHODQG ÂżQDO DSSHDUDQFH Cork GAA provided the opposition on that occasion, however, in atrocious weather conditions, Kilkenny were denied once again. In 2000 Kilkenny eased to another Leinster title and a third successive All,UHODQG ÂżQDO 7KH SURVSHFW RI EHFRPLQJ WKH ÂżUVW VLGH LQ KLVWRU\ WR ORVH WKUHH successive championship deciders was a huge motivating factor. In the end Kilkenny trounced Offaly to take the title. Another Leinster title was added to the collection in 2001 before â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the Catsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; annexed a National Hurling League title in 2002 "NHL Final 2002". As Kilkenny began to assert their dominance on the hurling world the team later captured another set of Leinster and AllIreland titles. In 2003 Kilkenny completed what they call â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the double-doubleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as they captured back-to-back League, Leinster and All-Ireland honours.

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LQ WKH $OO ,UHODQG VHPL ÂżQDO 7KH IROORZLQJ year Kilkenny retained their National League and Leinster titles before reaching the championship decider yet again. Cork, who were attempting to capture their own threein-a-row, provided the opposition; however, victory went to a superior Kilkenny side. In 2007 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the Catsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; won an unprecedented ninth /HLQVWHU WLWOH IURP WHQ FDPSDLJQV 7KH\ ODWHU UHDFKHG WKH $OO ,UHODQG ÂżQDO ZKHUH WKH\ defeated Limerick GAA to win their thirtieth championship title. In 2008 they won the Leinster title before defeating Waterford LQ WKH $OO ,UHODQG ÂżQDO 7KLV WHDP KDV EHHQ called the best team ever to play the sport. Later in the year Kilkenny went on to win the All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship. Combined with the AllIreland Minor Hurling Championship title, the All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship title (which is broadly a competition for the second string county teams) and of course the senior title: this PDUNV D TXDGUXSOH 7KH DFKLHYHPHQW was unique and marks a high point in the dominance of hurling by Kilkenny teams. In 2009, Kilkenny's dominance was lessened and it was suggested that they were entering D GHFOLQH 7KH\ VDZ RII DQ HPHUJLQJ 'XEOLQ VLGH LQ WKH /HLQVWHU ÂżQDO WKDQNV WR WZR JRDOV from Martin Comerford. Nevertheless, they UHDFKHG WKH ÂżQDO DQG VHFXUHG D IRXU LQ D URZ ZLWK D ÂżYH SRLQW ZLQ RYHU ROG ULYDOV 7LSSHUDU\ ZKR PRXQWHG D IRUPLGDEOH challenge to their crown in an absorbing ÂżQDO ZKLFK PDGH XS IRU WKH PLV PDWFKHV of the two previous years when only token resistance was presented by Limerick DQG :DWHUIRUG .LONHQQ\ EHFDPH WKH ÂżUVW team since Cork in the 1940s to do the four in a row.

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DV PDQDJHU 7KH GLVWLQJXLVKLQJ IHDWXUH is the speed with which Brian Cody has clocked up his ten successes. In 2010, Kilkenny defeated Galway to claim their WZHOYHWK /HLQVWHU WLWOH 7KH\ ODWHU UHDFKHG WKH $OO ,UHODQG ÂżQDO ZKHUH WKH\ IDFHG ODVW \HDU V RSSRQHQWV 7LSSHUDU\ +RZHYHU it was a lot more different then 2009 as .LONHQQ\ VXIIHUHG WKHLU ÂżUVW GHIHDW LQ WKH KXUOLQJ FKDPSLRQVKLS LQ ÂżYH \HDUV DV >7LSSHUDU\ UDQ RXW ZLQQHUV Âą WR Âą which Kilkenny never lead at all in the game]. It was also Kilkenny's third defeat LQ DQ $OO ,UHODQG ÂżQDO XQGHU &RG\ ,Q .LONHQQ\ UHJDLQHG WKH DOO LUHODQG ÂżQDO

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It's the Cats but beware Galway By Charlie Carter

PUT YOUR money on our lads. That's my advice today as the hours edge to what I believe will be a thundering All-Ireland Final. Kilkenny plus three points will be my bet if I decide to have a wager on the game. We are well capable of that but as D'Unbelievables might say, there will be one hell of a do before a silversmith etches Kilkenny or Galway on the Liam MacCarthy Cup. To collect from the turf accountant, Kilkenny must win by four points. Are they capable of that? Yes they are. But it won't be simple. I believe the game will be very clustered DURXQG PLGÂżHOG 7KHUH ZLOO EH ORWV RI VSDUNV Ă&#x20AC;\LQJ DQG LW FRXOG be hot on the sideline too as managers Brian Cody and Anthony Cunningham have eyeballed each other in the past. All that is understandable. Hurling is a game of passion and with an All-Ireland cup up for grabs the stakes are certainly high. Galway may try to turn the clock back to 2012 when they

had us on the back foot as they UDQ DW RXU GHIHQFH IURP PLGÂżHOG For a long period of that game their tactics worked. I played in the minor on the day that Galway beat Kilkenny in the senior decider of 1988, amazingly their last All-Ireland victory. A conundrum That was a big result but that they haven't won the trophy since then is surely a conundrum. In Kilkenny there has always been respect for Galway who, in fairness, despite a dearth of honours, have never been away from the top table of hurling. And history books will remind us that in 2001 and 2005 they beat us in All-Ireland semiÂżQDOV DQG KDG XV RQ WKH UXQ LQ the All-Ireland of 2012 until the VHFRQG KDOI ZKHQ +HQU\ 6KHIĂ&#x20AC;LQ grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck and won us a replay. To their credit, Galway have SXW LQ WZR PDJQLÂżFHQW SHUIRUmances in ousting Cork and Tipperary. Tipp and themselves gave XV D ULS URDULQJ VHPL ÂżQDO UHVFXing a championship that to then had been mediocre. I predict that Sunday's game

will be another thriller, another sensational game of hurling. Despite the fact that we beat them in a high scoring Leinster Final, 1-25 to 2-15, we won't be underestimating Galway. The SURYLQFLDO ÂżQDO ZLOO EH LUUHOHYDQW this weekend. To be honest, I am not so sure how much Anthony CunningKDP ZDQWHG WR ZLQ WKDW ÂżQDO He possibly reminded himself that beating Kilkenny twice in a championship would be nigh impossible. He may have boxed clever, played a psychological game and decided that he would settle for one really good rattle at Kilkenny. Dangerous game His thinking, if that was his train of thought, may have made some sense but I would describe any such ploy as a dangerous game. I wasn't impressed with Galway in the Leinster Final but Galway have been a different animal since then as they swamped Cork and saw off Tipp. When I am asked who will ZLQ WKH ÂżQDO , XVXDOO\ DQVZHU with another question. And so do many other people. The big question is which Galway team will turn up, the ones we have seen so often fading in games or the ones who put up such a Herculean show in the 'semi' versus Tipp? To be frank, a Galway win would hardly be a shock to any hurling man. The talent has always been there but for some strange reason they have found it hard to put a string of good results together. That is despite

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the fact that they have had some great and very successful underage teams. I believe that Galway's inconsistency in struggling to play running games together has cost them dearly over the years. For our own part, we did not have a good league campaign and we ended up in a relegation battle. But, in fairness we were without the Ballyhale lads for a time and great warriors like Henry, Taggy, JJ, Tommy and Brian Hogan had moved on. Many of the so-called experts of the game were writing us off. At your peril But shrewd followers know that you do that at your peril. A combination of hard graft and plenty of talent from new guys has landed us right back on the cusp of our 36th All-Ireland title. Great men have moved on and it has been a learning curve for our youngsters. Ger Aylward has hit 3-12 in championship games. He has really done the business. Another big success has been -RH\ +ROGHQ DW IXOO EDFN ÂżWWLQJ nicely into the boots of Noel Hickey and JJ Delaney. There is a line of thinking that ERWK IXOO EDFN OLQHV LQ WKH ÂżQDO may be a little bit inexperienced. I will be dismayed if TJ is not at IXOO IRUZDUG IRU WKH ÂżUVW PLQutes seeking to do what Tipp's Seamus Callanan did to Galway in the 'semi'. Joe Canning will be pivotal to Galway's performance. He is now playing more as a team player, racking up scores and also contributing to the overall package. It is now 99% certain that Jackie Tyrrell won't make the game. His leadership and courage will be badly missed. But the good news is that Richie Power is back training and is in the mix. I don't think Brian Cody will start him but he is certainly a game changer. We have a talented subs' bench but experience is lacking. There are always 'ifs' and 'buts' about great games between passionate opponents. But I will stick to my guns, Kilkenny after a cracker, or in more modern hurling lingo The Cats by a whisker. And the fact that we have wonderful players of the calibre of TJ Reid and Richie Hogan strengthens my belief.

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1.`Paul Costelloe Living Marrakesh Oil Bottle. Price: €15, from Dunnes Stores 2. Rococco printed mannequin. Price: €89, from Carraig Donn, MacDonagh Junction, Kilkenny 3. ‘Lift & Rise’ chairs, available from Meubles Furniture, Kilkenny Retail Park 4. Country Journal duvet set by Dreams N Drapes. Price: €35, Home Focus at Hickeys, Kilkenny Retail Park 5. Grandfather clock. From Modern Living, Green St, Kilkenny

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Willie Brennan and Tom Dooley

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Food & Drink

Food & drink Changing seasons A GREAT recipe for the end of the summer, using sweet roasted tomatoes and garlic. Serve with the best crusty bread you can get you hands on.

HIS week we are using a simple and HDV\ ÂżVK UHFLSH WKDW still tastes great. In Catalunya it is known as Suquet. This is something different to try with a nice SLHFH RI IUHVK PRQNÂżVK :H are so lucky in Ireland that we have a continuous supply RI IUHVK ÂżVK 7KDW VDLG , DP sometimes surprised that PRUH ÂżVK LV QRW FRQVXPHG in Ireland, given that it is an island nation. John Fennelly on Friary Street supplies us at The Salt Yard ZLWK DQ DUUD\ RI IUHVK ÂżVK that we prepare in the typical Spanish way.

White: W hi Giacondi G iacon Bianco, Italy 111.5% 1.5% abv Very V e good, goo fruit driven Italian white w hite made m from an innovative bblend bl end th that is designed for vvibrant ibran fruit and good bbalancing balanc a crispness... and it works! w ork Clean and unoaked - wh while fruity and fresh with w ith pineapple, starfruit aand an nd orange-oil notes and mouthfeel. A a rround o llittle itt ttl richer, a little more and just that cconcentrated on llittle li itttle bit more delicious. The T he winemaker has crafted Giacondi into an all-round G iac eeven ven better wine! Price: P Pr ric 7.99

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Italian Chicken with Ham, Basil & Beans INGREDIENTS: 8 skinless chicken thighs, bone in 8 slices prosciutto or other dry-cured ham 2 tbsp olive oil 2 whole heads garlic 800g tomatoes (a mix of smaller yellow and red tomatoes looks good) 175ml dry white wine 400g can cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained large bunch basil

d o o F o r e H ONE of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most celebrated restaurants, Garrett Byrne and Brid Hannonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Campagne earned its first Michelin star in 2014 and has won Best Leinster Restaurant for the last three years. Garrett has also been awarded RAI Chef of Year, 2012. Garrett and Bridâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philosophy is to serve modern food using the finest Irish produce in a relaxed, contemporary setting. Garrett works with best suppliers to produce food that is stylish and described variously by critics as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gastronomic excellenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;one of the most perfect dining experiencesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

METHOD: 1. Season the chicken thighs all over with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pinch off eight sprigs from the basil (about three leaves each per sprig) and lay one on top of each chicken thigh. Wrap each thigh in a piece of ham, with the ends tucked underneath. 2. Heat oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Heat the oil in a large roasting tin over two of the burners on the hob. Add the chicken and fry for about 4 mins or until the ham is just crisped and the chicken is lightly golden. Turn and repeat. 3. Meanwhile, cut the garlic bulbs in half around the middle and halve the tomatoes if small, quarter them if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re big. Pick

the leaves from the rest of the basil. Once the chicken has browned on both sides, add all of the tomatoes, half of the basil and the wine. Season then cover with foil and leave to cook slowly in the oven for 40 mins. 4. Take out of the oven and turn the heat up to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Remove the foil from the pan and stir the beans into the tomatoey juices. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 30 mins until the tomatoes, chicken and garlic are starting to crisp around the edges and the chicken is very tender. Just before serving, tear the remaining basil roughly then stir through or scatter over the pan.

This beautiful, ul, black berried Shiraz would uld give any premium Aussie Shiraz a run for or its ully money. Wonderfully pure fruit, sweet eet ng but without being jammy, and a good lick of oakk served up in a silkyy smooth palate.. Gorgeous.. Featuring hand-harvesting andd 100 per cent oak-ageing. This is a brooding Shiraz, more RhĂ´ne than Australia, kir and spice with a touch of black olive and then a touch of liquorice. Price: 9.99

Campagne Located under the old railway arches on Gas House Lane, Campagne boasts a stylish interior featuring oak flooring, curved banquette leather seating and modern paintings depicting rural life by kilkenny artist Catherine Barron. Updated Irish traditions are seen in dishes such as Dohertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (of Fermanagh) free range loin of pork, with black pudding, crushed celeriac and mustard sauce and - although the balance offered reflects the rural traditions of the area, there will be some sea fish too (john dory, perhaps, or fillet

of brill). Everything is beautifully cooked and full of flavour and presentation is sophisticated. Desserts that provide the grand finale such cooking deserves will include a luscious speciality of Sauternes custard and Agen prunes and, perhaps a decadent chocolate millefeuille with raspberries. A carefully-chosen wine list includes a good choice by the glass and, under Bridâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s direction, the delicious food is served efficiently by well-trained and friendly staff. Visit: www.campagne.ie

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2 SEPTEMBER 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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Business of the week

DVD of the week

Castle Orthodontics, Castle Road, Kilkenny

The Duff

Castle Orthodontics’team of experienced dentists is devoted to creating beautiful smiles and a healthy comfortable bite. They aim to provide not only the very highest standards of Orthodontic treatment but also ensure a relaxing and fun experience. Beautiful smiles take time to perfect but their orthodontic treatment ranges from six months to 24 months. The state of the art clinics in Kilkenny uses the very latest technologies. The latest in digital x-ray equipment reduces the dose, protecting both you and their staff. Tel:056 7752952 or visit: www.castleorthodontics.net for more information.

Teenage drama starring Mae Whitman as a young girl trying to change her high school social order. Devastated by the revelation that her fellow students refer to her as‘The DUFF’(Designated Ugly Fat Friend) to her friends Jess and Casey, Bianca sets out to spark a revolution to change how others view her. With the help of the everpopular football star Wesley and guidance from her favourite teacher, Bianca tries to overthrow the shallow ruler of her peers Madison while reminding everyone at the school of the irrelevance of skin-deep beauty.

Salon of the week

Game of the week

Boston Belle, Ormonde Street, Kilkenny

Destiny The Taken King (PS4)

Boston Belle salon offers a full range of hairdressing services by highly trained staff who are committed to giving an exceptional service at all times. Boston Barber, just inside the doors of Boston Belle provides a full range of barbering services, including hot towel shaves and colour, as well as professional grooming and barbering courses to aspriing barbers. A large range of retail products are sold in the store including hair extensions. Gift vouchers are available for purchase in store. Visit: www.bostonbrandbars.com for moer information.

Destiny: The Taken King - Legendary Edition is perfect for new and existing Guardians that are ready to jump into the Destiny universe or continue to carve their legend in the stars. The Legendary Edition features the complete Destiny experience including The Taken King, the next evolution in the Destiny universe, Destiny, Expansion I: The Dark Below and Expansion II: House of Wolves. Unite with 20 million Guardians in the fight to defeat Earth’s enemies, reclaim all that we have lost, and Become Legend.

Hotel of the week

Album of the week

Lyrath Estate Hotel, Dublin Road, Kilkenny

Lindsey Stirling: Live in London

The luxury, sophistication and style of Lyrath Estate Hotel are unsurpassed among Kilkenny hotels. Set in 170 acres of mature parkland, complete with picturesque lakes and Lady Charlotte’s historic gardens, Lyrath Estate Hotel Kilkenny is the definitive country resort. The historic 17th Century House has been lovingly restored to stunning effect, and sits elegantly alongside the dramatic design of the contemporary hotel, in a striking architectural example of the successful marriage of old and new. Visit: www.lyrath.com

Lindsey Stirling brings her futurist world of electronic big beats fused with violin, dance, and animation to London’s Forum Theatre. Filmed live during her Shatter Me World Tour, the 90 minute live show features her smash single Shatter Me along with several other tracks from her sophomore album which debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top 200 album chart.

Shop of the week

Healthier Smoker, Unit 5 The Metropole, James Street, Kilkenny Stop smoking and save money and your health. Healthier Smoker stock Wicked e-juice manufactured by an Irish company, specialising in the supply and sale of vaping devices and e-juice both nationally and internationally. As opposed to all other similar products for sale, all of their vaping liquids are produced in Ireland. They are made with the very best, and safest, ingredients available, and are all produced under the good manufacturing practice code. For more information visit: www.wickedejuice.com

Book of the week

Movie of the week

The Transporter Refuelled Frank Martin, the most skilled driver money can buy, returns in The Transporter Refuelled, a reboot of the hit action franchise from producer Luc Besson. The stakes are higher, but the rules are the same. Never change the deal; no names; and never open the package. But when cunning femme fatale Anna kidnaps Frank’s father to force him to help her, he’ll break all his rules in his search for revenge. Directed by Camille Delamarre,‘The Transporter Refuelled’ gives the franchise a clean slate and stars Ed Skrein in the title role.

App of the week

Solitude Creek by Jeffrey Deaver

RNI Films (free)

The fourth electrifying thriller in the Kathryn Dance series from master of suspense, Jeffery Deaver. One mistake is all it takes. Busted back to rookie after losing her gun in an interrogation gone bad, California Bureau of Investigation Agent Kathryn Dance finds herself making routine insurance checks after a roadhouse fire. But Dance is a highly trained expert in body language: her most deadly weapon is her instinct, and they can’t take that away from her.

The filters on Instagram are all fine and good, but if you want to create your own custom filters to get that perfect selfie just right, well, RNI Films can help. The idea is super simple: Take a photo, create a filter, and then export it to your favorite social media website. Think of it as an impressive filter-focused add-on to the Instagram main app.

2 SEPTEMBER 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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Pics: Donal Foley

Delighted to be back in school again

Ann and Dympna Carroll

School secretary Shirley Power and retired caretaker Pilot Conway

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loved street in the world

Maureen Kirby, Fr Paschal Moore and Nora Blackmore

Tess O'Shea, Pat O'Gorman, Margaret Walsh and Catherine Jenson

Rachel Murray and Annmarie Power

Dan Kenny, Fr Moore, Peggy and Bernie Power

Charmaine and Jessie Cummins

James and John Power

Pics: Donal Foley

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CROSSWORDS Irksome as it may be, organisation is imperative. Creative projects might not be so easy to categorise. It really is vital that you are able to follow a paper trail later this month. Tempting as it may be to just got on with the developing ideas, by the time Mercury stations, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll appreciate being able to go back over notes when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re asked to explain the finer points of your long-term plan. Of course it could be said that all times are turbulent. This September could be markedly so however. Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alignment of Venus (your ruling planet) with Mars at the base of your solar chart suggests a shift in values. Coupled with other aspects, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probable your goals are being redefined. Two eclipses in September signal key developments for many people. You may have already come to the conclusion that there are things you need to release from your care. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probable that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re discovering new priorities. True, you might not know exactly what these are for some weeks yet. It would be wholly understandable if you fell into dream-like state - at least for the first half of this week. Rare glimpses of what you think will be the future may yet prove a very long way from reality however: note that there are two significant eclipses in September. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re probably right to think that you could be blown off career course. This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus must surely be on the conjunction between Venus and Mars in your sign on September 1st. And yes, this could have implications for personal relationships and, most likely, a shift in priorities. At the business and career level, developments may be no less major. As for many signs, before the weekend taking stock could be imperative It wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be so surprising if others were talking about you and one of your initiatives. It may be that they can see marketing opportunities that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. From your perspective it might seem that things arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t running smoothly and that you lack the necessary expertise, finance, health or whatever. It might help to think of the early part of the week as being fog-ridden.

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Kells Kings cycle to glory

Amy and Tom Kinsella, Dunnamaggin enjoyed the Kells Kings Charity Cycle in aid of Cois Nore

Local publican from Shirley's Pub, Chris Telford with Bethany Delacey support the troops with good food

The Cuddihys, Richard, Marian, Richard Snr and Frank, all Kells

Pics: Martin Doheny

Jim Kearney, Susan Adams and Derek Quinn

Locals family Charlie and Martha with their dad Francis Nesbitt

The local father and son team of Thomas and his father, Lar McGrath from Kells cycled 116 km for charity

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Film review

Gig Guide

Mistress America

Country Music Weekend

Rated: 15

IN Mistress America, Tracy (Lola Kirke) is a lonely college freshman in New York, having neither the exciting university experience nor the glamorous metropolitan lifestyle she envisioned. But when she is taken in by her soon-to-be stepsister, Brooke (Greta Gerwig) - a resident of Times Square and adventurous gal about town - she is rescued from her disappointment and seduced by Brooke’s alluringly mad schemes. Mistress America brings out the best in collaborators, co-writers Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig create a hilarious and hectic picture which returns us to their signature themes: the crises of midlife and quarterlife; the anxiety involved with hanging out with younger people; the older person’s fear of getting old; the younger person’s resentment of the lack of status and career-achievement involved in being young.

SPRINGHILL Court Hotel is offering country music fans a blissful weekend with shows from some of the best known musicians all under the same roof. Friday September 11th - Jim Devine & Michael English; Saturday 12th Dominic Kirwan & Gerry Guthrie; Sunday 13th Thomas Maguire & Fhiona Ennis. The Country Music Weekend deal includes two nights B&B and you’ll also be treated to a four-course dinner on Saturday night and entry into all the shows. To book, contact Springhill Court Hotel, 056 7721122.

Vacation

Dominic Kirwan, at the Springhill Court Hotel

Rated:15

THIS reboot of National Lampoon’s Vacation has jokes of variable quality – and none of the cultural relevance of the 1983 original. “I’ve never even heard of the ‘original vacation’,” the kid tells his parents. “Doesn’t matter,” his father replies. “The new vacation will stand on its own.” It’s both a plea from a studio’s PR department and one of the more sly moments in John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein’s unnecessary but not entirely unfunny new film. The father, played by Ed Helms, is Rusty Griswold, whom you may remember as played by Anthony Michael Hall in National Lampoon’s Vacation from 1983. Now he’s grown up, has kids and marital woes of his own, and he’s got the brilliant (and easily marketable!) idea to do a retread of that original cross-country trip to Walley World.

Electrical Trade Show 2015 HOTEL Kilkenny hosts the Electrical Trade Show 2015 this week. The show is recognised as the most successful and highly attended show of its kind in the Irish

Electrical Industry. There will be over 40 exhibitors, including all the major equipment and service manufactures, distributors and wholesalers.

Free seminars are open to everyone that shows an entrance ticket on arrival. Thursday, September 3rd and Friday, September 4th, Hotel Kilkenny.

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City Breaks: Verona THE enchanting city of Verona lies in the Veneto region of Italy. The majority of international and domestic flights operate into and out of Verona’s Villafranca Airport, 11 miles southwest of the city of Verona. Using public transport in Verona isn’t always necessary as everything is accessible by foot, due to the central part of the city being relatively compact. Venturing out to the lake or further into the province of Verona will require transportation, and hiring a car is a popular choice for easy access. Other methods of getting around include buses from Verona bus station which is located in front of the main train station, Porta Nuova. Make time for the city’s Roman Arena – Italy’s third largest Amphitheatre created with rose coloured marble in the 1stCentury.

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VALAIS, lying in the southwest of Switzerland stretching along the Rhone Valley between Lake Geneva and the Rhône Glacier where the mountains seem to reach the heavens, glaciers will keep you in snow all summer and the Alpine landscape delivers with flora, fauna and adventure. This German-speaking canton includes acclaimed Zermatt’s Glacier Paradise and Cans-Montana’s championship golf through to medieval Sion, the Trient Valley’s spectacular glacier and the

charming chocolate box chalets of SaasFee. Zermatt’s Glacier Paradise gives you year-round skiing on 20km of piste – the only place in Switzerland you can find 365 days of snow. Enter the Palace for a magical tour through the ice tunnel, making your way to the Gravity Park for more white powder fun. Stroll through enchanting streets filled with cafés, bars and patisseries, shop for Swiss watches, luxe clothing and decadent chocolate on Bahnhofstrasse, and visit at

night for chic bars and restaurants. Golf lovers will know that the Omega European Masters (Swiss Open) is held here and the resort is something of a golfing mecca. Submerged under snow for half the year, come summer the legendary 18-hole Severiano Ballesteros Golf Course sits handsomely on a lush mountain plateau. The views are stunning and playing golf on this terrain is an exceptional experience. The number 7 hole is one to look forward to!

CAPE Clear Island International Storytelling Festival is a unique storytelling festival held over three days in a stunning setting (4th-6th September). Each year Irish and international storytellers and musicians are invited to perform. Now in its 21st year, the festival offers a variety of activities and concerts to suit all ages. Six different venues are chosen for the various events and the island’s stunning scenery creates a unique atmosphere for this storytelling event with a difference. Free events include ‘Hear all the Tellers’, heritage walk, set dancing workshop, open air story swap, children’s workshops and a storytelling concert. This year there is a special Irish Day on the Saturday at Coláiste Chiáráin which will run in parallel to the main English language events.

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In Castlecomer with Chubby Brennan

Loving families to walk for Ronald SEPTEMER 12 sees the launch of what is hoped will be an annual event called Walking 4 Families. This is a fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House which is attached to Crumlin Children’s Hospital and is being run by Castlecomer mother of two girls, Mairead Tywang. The current Ronald McDonald House opened in 2004 and has provided accommodation, care and support for 20 families every night while their seriously ill children are cared for in Crumlin Hospital. Since it opened 2,600 families have passed through its doors. Mairead Tywang knows all too well the importance of The Ronald McDonald House. In March of 2014 her four year old daughter, Searlait was diagnosed with a brain tumour. After an emergency operation to remove the tumour, six months of intensive chemotherapy and physiotherapy Searlait was declared cancerfree. In March 2015 the Tywangs were devastated to be told that the tumour had returned. Searlait had to undertake 31 sessions of radiotherapy. Mairead said: “The Radiotherapy was Monday to Friday and mostly early appointments which meant having to stay in Dublin rather than travel up and down from Castlecomer every day. “Thankfully we didn’t have to worry about accommodation

as we stayed the seven weeks in The Ronald McDonald house. “This facility is very close to my heart and on September 12 we will host a Walking 4 Families event in Castlecomer Discovery Park at 11am. This is an important fun initiative that will help raise awareness and much needed funds to help build a new 50-bedroom Ronald McDonald House alongside the new paediatric hospital when it opens in 2020.” The Run, Walk will be followed by a celebration of family that will include entertainment, music, children’s games and activities, with food and beverages for all participants. There will be a raffle with fabulous prizes, Tickets will be on at €1 a strip. Your support will help to build the new Ronald McDonald House and will make an enormous difference to so many families. There will be a 5k Walk, Run (€10) and a 2k Family Walk (€5), Registration will be open from 9.30am to 10.45am.

Hurling hero Conor Fogarty with Mairead Tywang and her daughter Searlait

Gone to the hurling! ALL Castlecomer Discovery Park wish the Kilkenny team every success and look forward to supporting the players. The Visitor Centre and Jarrow café at the Discovery Park will close on this Sunday. However the woodland trails and car park will remain open. www. discoverypark.ie

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These boots were made for walking, Conor, Mairead, Searlait and friends

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Planning Permission is sought for change of house type to include for conversion of the first floor from attic space to habitable space to include â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;veluxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roof windows to front and rear roof pitches including provision of stairs and internal fitout at Site 18 (from P Ref 05-479 extended under P Ref 11-79) now referred to as Site 22 at Rathullord, Bonnettsrath Road, New Orchard. 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. Applicant: Elm Park Construction Ltd.

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I intend to apply for full planning permission to construct,a two storey extension to the front and side of my dwelling to incorporate a family flat,to extend the first floor bedrooms to include roof modifications,a garage to the side and all associated site works at 10 upper Garringreen, Johnswell Road,kilkenny. The planning permission maybe 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 9am-1pm and 2pm - 4pm 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) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the planning Authority application,and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning Authority in making a decision on the application.The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions,or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Emer Kavanagh.

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Golf KILKENNY MENS CLUB SECTION & GENERAL GOLF NOTES OPEN EVENTS Open 3 Person Team Event will take place Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September 2015 MIXED SOCIAL GOLF Mixed Social Golf this Friday 4th September sign in at 5:30 for shotgun start at 5:45pm. All proceeds will go to Junior fundraising. Smithwick’s Cup 18 Hole Men’s Stroke Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th August 2015 1st Alan O’Rourke 63 Net 2nd Brendan Wall 65 Net 3rd Dean Smithwick 66 Net Best Gross Michael Buggy 68 Net 5th Michael Leahy 67 Net (B.9) 6th Patrick Crotty 67 Net Juvenile: Eoin De Buitleir 70 Net Prize Presentation will take place on Thursday 3rd September at 7pm LADIES & GENTS OPEN SINGLES Wednesday 26th August 2015 1st Michael Cullinane 43 Pts 2nd Shem Lawlor 42 Pts 3rd Jeff Kealy 39 Pts Best Gross: Graham Nugent 39 Pts 5th Brendan Graham 34 Gross Pts 6th Harry Deane 37 Pts Ladies: Niamh Glynn 34 Pts Dervilla O’Byrne 33 Pts (B.9) Prize Presentation will take place on Thursday 3rd September at 7pm O’Loughlin Gaels Golf Classis Thursday 27th & Friday 28th August 2015 1st BTW Team – Cyril Lawlor, Tony Dooley, Jimmy Walsh 90 Pts 2nd Country Style Foods Team- Joe Mulcahy, Liam Brennan, Kevin O’Driscoll 90 Pts 3rd M & A Coaches Team – Michael Dowling, Martin Brennan, Ned Kenny 90 Pts 4th Alpha Drives Team – John Dwan, Paddy Dwan, Benny Cleere 89 Pts 5th Lawlor’s Teams – Paddy Lawlor, Tom Lawlor, Huw Lawlor 89 Pts 6th Bank of Ireland Team – Philip Purcell, Pat Walsh, Gerry Walsh 85 Pts 7th Noel Kenny’s Team – Noel Kenny, Mick McKillan, Martin Whitley 84 Pts

8th Michael Comerford Team – Michael Comerford, Brian Murphy, Danny Loughnane 84 Pts 9th Ballyraggett GAA Tea – Jim Dowling, Joe Coakley, Shane McGrane 83 Pts The Annual O’Loughlin Gaels Classic was held on Thursday and Friday last. 76 teams participated over the two days. The chairman Eddie Buckley thanked the golf club, organising Committee, the Course staff, bar staff, Barry Joyce, and his committee for making the day such a great success. He also paid tribute to the under 18 boys golf team in their great all Ireland success in the Fred Daly Cup, which rarely comes south of the border, O’Loughlin Gaels are proud that the club players Shane Mahony was a member of the team JUNIOR / JUVENILE NEWS Junior/Juvenile Coaching continues this Saturday 29th August, 10am for up to 6th class and from 11am for everyone else. U15 fundraiser & final Coaching Session Friday 4th September 5-7:30pm We are asking parents of all our Junior/juvenile members to come along to the final coaching session and help raise some funds for our U15 team that are playing in the Leinster Inter Club Final v’s Royal Tara. Tickets are €10 per Adult. You will get a chance to try the game yourself and for those that already play there will be some great fun games and chances to win lots of prizes. We have some great prizes and some great spot prizes on the night. We will also have a draw with more great prizes. The kids will get an opportunity to show the adults what they have learnt over the summer and show you how the game should be played! Please contact kilkennyjuniorgolf@Gmail.com for tickets and more information. We will have a BBQ on the night and access to the 1st fairway for the games. It promises to be great fun and a fantastic way to finish the season.

Looking forward to seeing all of you there. ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS Congratulations to the Fred Daly under 18 boys’ team who won the All Ireland in Moyola Park, Co Derry. The competition is made up of teams of seven players playing off scratch handicap and the boys who had come through a tough campaign in Leinster to arrive at yesterday proved themselves to be the best in Ireland. Although the competition is played off scratch handicap the team has to play in handicap order with the lowest handicap player going out first. In the semi-final the team was Mark Power (Scr) Luke Donnelly (1) Kevin Power (1) Brian Crowdle (1) Harry Duggan (2) Richard Louis Duggan (5) and Shane Mahony (6). They defeated Rosses Point 4/3 in the semi-final with victories for Luke Donnelly 5&4, Brian Crowdle 4&3, Harry Duggan 3&2 and Richard Louis Duggan 2&1. Tandragee form Ulster defeated Mallow 5 ½ to 1 ½ in the other semi-final. In the final Kilkenny were in control for most of the match, Mark Power and Luke Donnelly were caught late in their matches with Mark losing on the 19th and Luke on the 18th. In match three Kevin Power won 2 up, match four Brian Crowdle won 2&1, Harry Duggan won 5&4, Richard Louis Duggan was all square on the 18th and the honour of securing the victory went to Jeff Kealy who was out in the seventh match and won 3&2 to give the team overall victory by 4½ to 2½. The reserves were Shane Mahony, Morgan Walshe, Dylan Smithwick, Jack Condren and Jack Walsh, the team was managed by Luke Kelly and P J Martin. Thanks to all the supporters that travelled to Moyola. A distance of 300km, also a big thanks to the parents of the team their commitment to the team was extraordinary. A special thanks to Leo Byrne Junior Convenor and the junior juvenile committee for their ongoing work.

Kilkenny Reporter Junior Competition Results – 24th August 2015 Boys Winner – Boys (Full Handicap) 1st Thomas Nugent (16) 43 Pts 2nd Cillian Timmons (16) 38 Pts 3rd Louis Walsh (14) 37 Pts Boys (Junior Handicap) 1st Sean Keenan (21) 41 Pts 2nd Vincent Roberts (21) 40 Pts 3rd Peter McNamara (26) 39 Pts Girls Winner – Niamh Glynn (36) 38 Pts Irish Youths C’Ship (U-21) - Mark Power ﬁnished tied 7th at Moyola Park GC last Friday following rounds of 76, 70 & 70 and Mark has now reduced his handicap to +1. Also, good performances from Kevin Power, tied 29th with rounds of 74, 75 & 73 and Harry Duggan was tied 51st with rounds of 75, 77 & 74. MENS SENIORS COMPETITION THURSDAY AUGUST 27TH 1. John Bracken (14) John Martin (15) Eamon Molloy (26) Dermot Moloney (23) 69 Pts 2. Martin Treacy (19) Pat O’Briain (17) Jimmy Rhatigan (21) Brendan McIntyre (22) 66 Pts 3. Brian Cullen (10) Pater Dabinett (21) Dick Cogan (24) Dick Keoghan (27) 63 Pts 4. John King (15) Tony Teehan (17) Tom Brett (20) Martin Cody (25) 63 Pts 5. Willie Leahy (14) Tom Dunne (18) Jim Treacy (22) Joe Leech (26) 62 Pts 6. Liam O’Carroll (15) Jim Dollard (18) Reay Brandon (20) Tony Joyce (27) 62 Pts 7. Billy Burke (12) Pat O’Shea (21) Martin Kelly (28) Maurice Ryan (21) Next Competition Thursday September 3rd at 11am SENIORS Note: Seniors Captain Donie Butler’s Prize followed by meal and the ﬁnal round of the ‘Golfer of the Year’ takes place on Thursday 3rd September. Final away outing of the year takes place at Callan Golf Club on Monday 14th September. Shotgun start at 11am. Check in at 10am. FIXTURES: Tuesday Sept 1st, 8:20 – 10:20, 12:20 – 2:20 and 4:00 – 4:50 Ladies Autumn Cups Foursomes Wednesday Sept

2nd, 10:00 – 11:00 Visitors, 11:30 – 12:30 visitors, 1:00 – 2:30 Members Thursday Sept 3rd, 8:30 – 9:15 Visitors, 10:00 – 11:00 Senior Ladies Competition, 11:00 – 12:50 Senior Men’s Competition, 1:00 – 2:00 Members Friday Sept 4th, 1:00 – 2:00 Members, 2:00 – 3:10 Visiting Captains. Saturday Sept 5th, 7:30 – 9:30 Members, 10:00 – 12:50 Visitors, 2:00 – 4:00 Open 3 Person Team Event Sunday Sept 6th, 7:30 – 10:20 & 11:10 – 4:30 Open 3 Person Team Event Monday Sept 7th, 1:00 – 2:30 Members Tuesday Sept 8th, 8:20 – 10:20, 12:20 – 2:20 and 3:50 – 4:40 Ladies 9 & 18 Hole ABC Stroke Competition LADIES CLUB SECTION GOLF NOTES RESULTS Tuesday 25th August 18 Hole Stableford 1st Mary Leahy Browne (4) 37 Pts 2nd Audrey Marnell (35) 36 Pts B9 Best Gross Orla Dunphy (3) 32 Gross Pts 3rd Catherine Griffin (20) 36 Pts 4th Anna Lyons (18) 35 Pts 5th Breeda Roche (13) 33 Pts B9 Tuesday 25th August 9 Hole Stableford Winner Bridget Smee (35) 16 Pts FIXTURES Tuesday 1st September Ladies Autumn Cups Foursomes, Sponsor Top Oil Tuesday 8th September, 18 Hole ABC Stroke and 9 Hole Stableford Wednesday 16th September, 18 Hole V Par and 9 Hole Stableford SENIOR LADIES GALA DAY 27th AUGUST 13 HOLES RESULTS 1st Eileen Reynolds Margaret Harmer Teresa Brandon 52 Pts 2nd Joan Norris Mary Gorman Gene O’Brien 50 Pts B6 3rd Jo Lawlor Angela Keoghan Jane Duggan 50 Pts 4th Hilda Richardson Joan Mannion Phil O’Carroll 49 Pts

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2 SEPTEMBER 2015 Kilkenny Reporter

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CHANGE THE PANE – KEEP THE FRAME!™ UPGRADE NOW TO New Energy PLUS Glass and REDUCE your household heating bills Up to 64% more efficient than standard double glazing

Up to 82% more efficient than standard single glazing

Suitable for Timber, Upvc and Aluminium The thermal image shows how heat is lost through standard glazing compared to new Viking

Energy PLUS Glass s Specialist ing in upgrad VC timber, uP inium and Alum for windows ars over 30 ye

Qualifies for HRI Scheme

9 Old Single Glazing converted to New Energy PLUS Glass Double Glazing 9 Existing Double Glazing converted to New Energy PLUS Glass Double Glazing 9 Drastically reduces condensation, drafts and cold spots 9 Installed in one day – No redecorating required 9 Reflects radiated heat back into the room t/Ed Z Improve home energy rating (BER) ^ƉĞĐŝĂů Kī Ğƌ 9 ',6&2817 9 10 year guarantee >> KZ Z^ PROVEN TO SAVE MONEY 9 9 Clearshield Eco-glass – Low Maintenance Glass ŽŶ

Did you know that 80% of Irish homes have inefficient glazing when compared to today’s standards and 25% of the heat in your home can be lost through your windows? By installing Viking Energy Plus Glass in your existing windows you can reduce this heat loss by a staggering 75%, which will have a big impact on the amount of energy you use... and on your heating bills! New technology has seen significant improvements in the energy performance of glass and low-e glass such as Viking Energy Plus Glass will let more free heat from the sun come in and at the same time reflect heat back into the room. We guarantee the most energy efficient unit available anywhere. The options available include argon or krypton gas in the cavity as well as warm edge spacer bar, solar control glass, clearshield eco glass, safety and security glass, anti fade glass, integrated venetian blinds, georgian and decorative options. We have glass for all applications! We can offer home-owners the opportunity to upgrade their existing glass to the best heat retaining glass available on the market today all without replacing their window frames. Our effective and efficient glazing system can be completed in one day by our highly experience installers with no fuss and no costly redecoration expense. With over 30 years experience in upgrading windows across Ireland, we have thousands of referrals from satisfied customers.

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Call us today for a FREE no obligation survey and let us show you how Viking Energy Plus Glass can work for you. Whitemill Industrial Estate, Wexford Tel: 053 9144111 045 255200 022 32500 Web: www.wexfordvikingglass.com Email: info@wexfordvikingglass.com

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