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17 FEBRUARY 2016 Kilkenny Reporter

Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY, 2016

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A master class in local politics JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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Super: From junk to fashion beauty

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A glass full of Oh brother: Lovers is a Duiske delight Jerpoint love JIMMY RHATIGAN

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Good attendance at Red Mills Day Pics: Donal Foley

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The place to be, the winners’ podium

Louise Prendergast and Breda Hayes

Great day at glorious Gowran

Joe Connolly, Red Mills and Eddie Scally, Gowran Park

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News

An evening of fun and brains

Winners of U13, Clara National School with teachers and credit union directors Pics: Bernie McCoy

Beautiful: The ballroom in Springhill Hotel, great stage for the St Canice’s Credit Union Quiz

Winners of U11, the Kilkenny School Project with teachers and credit union directors

Clara National School, runners-up U11 with their teachers and Michael O’Reilly and Ian Coulter from St Canice’s CU

St John’s Senior School, runners-up U13 with their teachers, Michael O’Reilly and Ian Coulter

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News

Kilkenny Model School pupils

Thumbs up to a great quiz

Super: A credit to everyone

Students from Tullaroan National School getting the answer on to paper Pics: Bernie McCoy

St Caniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Co-Ed pupils

St John of God Primary School enjoying the quiz, from left, Hannah Larkin, Clara Cashin, Kate Furlong and Nollaig Ruane

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&2817< /,%5$5< 1(:6 ³7KHUH LV QR IULHQG DV OR\DO DV D ERRN ´ ± (UQHVW +HPLQJZD\ This month libraries around the county offer a wide range of activities, workshops and events to the public. Libraries also now offer a new suite of FREE services including: e-Books; e-Audiobooks; e-Magazines; Online Courses; Online Languages; Online National, Local and International Newspapers. Irish Newspaper Archives available in the library only. Why not avail of a world of information recreation and education, freely available to all on your doorstep, and at your ﬁngertips via www.kilkennylibrary.ie?

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Author Visit Nicola Pearce is an exciting children’s author of three historical novels. The library will welcome her today, Wednesday. Local primary schools will participate in her Writing about 1916 workshop using photographs taken during the Rising.

An exhibition dedicated to the memory of Pearl (Margaret) Mackey, a Cumann na mBan Captain and a former teacher in Gowran. The exhibition consists of a Cumann na mBan brooch, a training riﬂe, some awards, including an Independence medal, a compass, a signal lamp and other items. The exhibition which runs for a month is courtesy of Stephen Quinn, Graig.

Toddler stories On Thursdays at 11.30am, parents and babies/toddlers are welcome to this free event.

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Library Opening Hours: Tuesday 10-8, Wednesday,Thursday, Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-1.30pm (closed on Saturday of Bank Holiday weekends).

Art, craft classes Ongoing classes each Wednesday afternoon from 3.30 to 4.45pm, €3 per class. Registration a must, contact Ferrybank Library on 051897200. Spaces limited. Creative writing Calling all budding writers and poets. Ceative writing and poetry group meets every Friday, 10.30am to 12.30pm. All are welcome. Contact 051-897200/897211 ferrybank@kilkennylibrary.ie

Crafty Crew meets in Graig Library every Wednesday, 10.30am to 12 noon.

Contact: 056-7794178 graiguenamanagh@kilkennylibrary.ie Daffodil Day

85/,1*)25' A selection of withdrawn books for sale at €1 each, to make room for new stock. Everything from Sport, DIY Gardening, Art, Hobbies and Cookery books. Tech Savvy? Interested in learning how to use your Smartphone? If interested in a course please ring 056-7794182.

&,7< /,%5$5< Limericks Fancy winning a book token? Try your hand at the Library Limerick competition. Rules: • In keeping with limerick rules, it must be ﬁve lines long, with lines 1, 2,and 5 rhyming with each other, and lines 3 and 4 rhyming also rhyming. • It must include the word library and be library/book/reading related. • Closing date: February 27. • Open to all ages. Email entries to citylibrary@kilkennylibrary.ie or drop itto City Library, John’s Quay. Camino de Santiago An information morning on the Camino De Santiago will be held in City Library on March 4, 11am.Speakers will give an idea of the most popular Camino routes, the best dates to travel, the history of the famous pilgrimage and what to bring with you. Daffodil Day

Coffee morning is on March 11 from, 10am to 1pm. All welcome, as are donations of home-baking and raffle prizes. Contact: 056-7794174 citylibrary@kilkennylibrary.ie

Enjoy coffee and cakes on March 10, from 10am, for the annual Daffodil Day Coffee Morning. Business Clinics The local Enterprise Office will run a free Conﬁdential Advisory Service open to anyone considering a new business start-up and to those who are currently operating a small business. To make an appointment for March 8, 10am to 12 noon, please contact the Local Enterprise Office on 056-7752662 or info@leo.kilkennycoco.ie Contact: 056-4440561 castlecomer@kilkennylibrary.ie

7+20$672:1 Re opened after ﬂoods The library is now open after ﬂooding. It is back to normal opening hours, Tuesday and Friday 10am to 1pm and 2-5pm, Wednesday 10am to 1pm, 2pm to 5.30pm, 5.30pm to 8pm, Saturday 10am to 1.30pm. Photocopying service available A4 Black and White, 10 cents, A4 colour €1 each. Newspapers are available to read. Internet access available free to everyone. Knitters The knitting group has resumed every Wednesday at 10.30am. Membership is now free for everyone so there is never a better time to pop in and say hello. Contact: 056-7794331 Thomastown@kilkennylibrary.ie

Art classes It is hoped to offer Adult Art Classes in Oil Painting by Liz McGuire for beginners and those more experienced. Classes will run for six weeks (two hours per class). Cost per person €5 per class or €30 for the entire course. Contact: 056-7794182 urlingford@kilkennylibrary.ie

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Faceworks

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Tom Hardy stars in this crime thriller in the dual role of infamous gangster twins Ronald and Reginald Kray. The film chronicles the Kray twinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; career during the 1950s and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s as they tighten their tyrannical rule over London. With Ronnieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mental stability in question Reggie attempts to keep him under control while embarking on a romance with the beautiful Frances Shea (Emily Browning). Meanwhile, Detective Superintendent Leonard â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nipperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Read (Christopher Eccleston) tries to bring the Krays down.

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Pembroke Hotel

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The 4-star Pembroke Hotel is situated on Patrick Street, Kilkennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most exclusive area, right in the centre of a city rich with medieval heritage and alive with a vibrant arts scene. With 74 comfortable, airy bedrooms, its Stathams Bar andStathams Restaurant, and a dedicated business centre at 11 Patrick Street, the Pembroke Hotel offers welcoming charm with quiet luxury and comfort at its core. Visit kilkennypembrokehotel. com for more details.

Rihannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eighth album showcases the many moods of the superstar. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dancehall pop, synth rock, oddball electronica, a piano ballad a Tame Impala cover and a Dido sample. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonderfully chaotic and shows a musician in her stride who, by taking three years to complete this album, has rejected popâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relentless schedule and is doing it her way.

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secret. Radio waves are causing a rift between dimensions, messing with time and summoning spectres from the past. Oxenfree concentrates on creating a creepy atmosphere along with some great story-telling, in which things you choose to say steer the plot.

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Paradox Oil

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Hollow Men, Rob McCarthy

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Solomon Idris has taken eight people hostage in a chicken takeaway, and is demanding a lawyer and a BBC reporter. Dr Harry Kent is sent in to treat the clearly ill teenager before the siege goes horribly wrong. But when Solomonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life is put in danger again from the safety of a critical care ward, it becomes clear he knows something people will kill to protect. Determined to find out what drove the boy to such desperate action, Harry soon uncovers a dark secret.

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Planning Notices .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO &RXQFLO &RXQFLO &RXQFLO &RXQFLO &RXQFLO We, Marion and Ger Carroll, intend to apply for planning permission for the erection of a dormer type dwelling house, garage, new vehicular entrance, waste water treatment system and all associated works at Lacken, Rathmoyle, County 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. – 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 (€20.00) 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: Peter Thomson Planning Solutions of Suite 1, Burchall House, Parnell St, Waterford (086 819 6856)

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO Planning permission is being sought by Donal Walsh for the construction of an animal house with slatted pens with underground slurry storage tanks, feed passage, concrete apron and all associated site works at Powerswood, 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 9.00am. – 1.00pm. and 2.00p.m – 4.00pm 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 (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning 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 Donal Walsh

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO We, Jim, Mary & Tom Manning intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for full planning permission to erect a) a dairy milking parlour incl. slurry/dairy washings tank, b) an uncovered slatted tank, c) an extension to & conversion of cattle slatted housing to dairy cubicle housing & any ancillary concrete works on our lands at Palmerstown, 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 9.00am-1.00pm & 2.00pm-4.00pm, Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the fee prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the 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: Jim, Mary & Tom Manning.

Notice of Further Information/ Revised Plans I, CHI Environmental, planning application reference no. P15/647, in respect of development applied for consisting of planning permission for change of use of existing industrial site and buildings, formerly used as an aluminium paint manufacturing facility, to a materials recovery and transfer facility and civic amenity centre, alterations to the external elevations of buildings and all associated site works at The Former Shamrock Aluminium Site, Grannagh, County Kilkenny (An Environmental Impact Statement and Appropriate Assessment (Stage 1) was submitted with the application) advise that: Significant Further Information/ Revised Plans have been furnished to the Planning Authority in respect of this proposed development, and are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A submission or observation in relation to the further information or revised plans may be made in writing to the Planning Authority within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt of the revised public notices. A submission or observation must be accompanied by the prescribed fee of €20, except in the case of a person or body who has already made a submission or observation. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Peter Thomson Planning Solutions of Suite 1, Burchall House, Parnell St, Waterford (086 819 6856)

I, Bobby Dowling, 304 Johnswell Road in relation to further information to planning ref P15/176 which consisted of extension to rear of house to include bathroom, hallway,utility separate toilet and w/hand basin and conservatory hereby gives notice that the relevant information and plans have been furnished to Kilkenny County Council. Retention of freestanding Conservatory, mobile home (uninhabitable), sheds to rear and side. Significant Further Information/Revised Plans has/have been furnished to the Planning Authority in respect of this proposed development,and is/are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours of 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. A submission or observation in relation to the further information or revised plans may be made in writing to the Planning Authority within a period of 2 weeks from the date of receipt of the revised public notices.A submission or observation must be accompanied by the prescribed fee of €20, except in the case of a person or body who has already made a submission or observation and such submission or observation 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.

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We Philip Brennan & Patrice Mullins are applying for permission for the change of house type from plans approved under Planning Register Number 08/1321 & Extension of Duration Reference No. 13/338 and all associated site works at Ballygorteen, Paulstown, 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 (€20.00) 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).

garage / store with treatment system and soil polishing filter and all associated site works at Ballyogan, Graignamanagh, 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 (€20.00) 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).

I Aidan Kelly Agricultural Design & Planning Services (085 7466211) intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council on behalf of my client Oliver Dunne. Permission for Retention of a Slatted Tank. Permission to construct a cubicle house incorporating straw bedding area over existing slatted tank & (ii) silage slab and all associated site works at Kilcollan, Jenkinstown, Co Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application.

for Castlecomer Business Park on lands at Ballyhimmin, Castlecomer, 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. – 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 (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning 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: Norman Leeper

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We Padhraic Delaney & Therese Ryan are applying for permission for the erection of extensions & alterations to existing dwelling and all associated site works at No. 11 Fairview, Graiguenamanagh, 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 (€20.00) 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 construct a new lift and lobby to the external face of the existing shops and offices at Newpark Shopping Centre. This is further to Planning Permissions Register References 98/1424, 04/862, 04/1554, 05/1192, 09/256 and 10/725; all on lands at Newpark Shopping Center, Newpark Upper and Pennefeatherslot, Kilkenny, 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. – 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 (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning 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: John McCarthy

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Take notice that I intend to apply to Kilkenny County council for planning permission to construct a new lift and lobby to the external face of the existing Medical Centre at Newpark Shopping Centre. This is further to Planning Permissions Register References 98/1424, 01/498 and 04/1025; all on lands at Newpark Shopping Center, Newpark Upper and Pennefeatherslot, Kilkenny, 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. – 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 (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning 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: John McCarthy

I, Pat Carroll intend to apply for Planning Permission for development to the above local authority for a driveway and residential vehicular entrance to the front of my dwelling; alterations to the existing front road boundary wall and all associated site works at 8 Haltigan Terrace, Waterford Road, 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. – 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 (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning 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: Pat Carroll

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11 Hole Singles – Sunday 14th February 2016 We had a great turnout for out the Valentine’s Day 11 hole competition. Captain John O’Driscoll took the spoils with a fine score of 27 points for the 11 holes. Only separated by the back 9, P.J. Dreeling and Michael Fitzpatrick took 2nd and 3rd place respectively 1st John O’Driscoll (17) 27pts 2nd P.J. Dreeling (9) 26pts cb 3rd Mick Fitzpatrick (12) 26pts This Week Sat 20th/Sun 21st February - 11 hole singles stableford Captains Get Set For Year Ahead Sunday 28th February sees the first major event of the year take place with the Captain’s Drive-In Scramble. Members are asked to put their name on the timesheet either online or by phoning the golf office before midday on Saturday 27th February. Registration on the day will be open from 9.00 a.m. for a shotgun start at 10.30 a.m. Captain John O’Driscoll and Lady Captain Kerri Bolger are set to take the first tee by storm and officially drive into office for the year ahead. The presentation of prizes together with the 2015 Gala Prizegiving will take place after the golf when refreshments and a buffet meal will be provided. Inter-Club Competitions 2016 Members are eagerly looking forward to the season ahead with the days starting to get that little bit longer all the time. Finishing touches are being put to the teams for the various inter-club competitions for the season ahead. Members interested in the various competitions should put their names on the respective sheets in the clubhouse. Annual Subscription Fee Just a reminder that subscriptions fees are now overdue - please ensure

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that your account is brought up to date before the Drive-In on 28th February. 2016 Diary The 2016 diary is now available from the Golf Office. Fixtures Members 11 Hole Singles Sat 20th/Sun 21st February Captains’ Drive-In Sunday 28th February Golfsure Insurance Don’t forget to take out the Golfsure insurance which can be paid anytime in the Golf Office. Ladies Wednesday 10th February 2016 1st Mary McEvoy (35) 21 pts cb 2nd Kerri Bolger (29) 21 pts Ladies please note: Last two weeks of Kathleen Whitehead Winter League will take place over Wed 17th and Wed 24th February.

Castlecomer ladies Joint Captains Drive-in The joint captain’s drive-in takes place on Sunday 28th February. Details on board in front hallway. Yoga and golf Yoga continues on every Monday morning in the clubhouse. This is open to both members and nom members. Contact Honora 087 9171579 Bridge classes Anyone interested in Bridge can avail of the classes on a fri night. For further details contact Claire 08706225049 The Golﬁng Season The following are a list the team managers for the golﬁng season. Junior cup- Noreen Kinsella and Mary Brophy Intermediate cup- Maria Downey and Joan Brennan Minor cup- Joan Costigan and Delia O Donohoe Challenge cup- Margaret Furlong and Patricia Dohney Senior foursomes- Ita Madigan and

Nuala Mahon Junior Foursomes- Honoria Fogarty and Ann Ring Miele- Emer Foley Boyne- Una Whelan and Mai McEvoy Finn Trophy- Helen Murphy and Theresa Manning.

Callan Repairing of Pitch marks Due to the very inclement weather and the unusually heavy persistent rainfall the course is very soft especially the greens. Under such conditions we would implore all players to repair their pitch marks and if you see one that was accidently missed by someone, to ﬁx that as well. Remember, that a pitch mark repaired within ten minutes ‘heals’ within 24 hours, but one left longer can take up to 3 weeks, to ‘heal. Our course management team and our ever hardworking ground staff very ably led by Paul Norris can only do so much. Sometimes we forget when playing on our pristine fairways and greens that our course management team have put a lot of their time voluntarily into keeping our course and greens to such an extremely high standard. Please remember it’s our course and to keep it in the incredible condition it is in, for all of us to enjoy and be proud of, we all need to do our bit. Believe it or not there is a right and a wrong way to repair pitch marks! The Right Way The ﬁrst step in repairing ball marks is to take your ball mark repair tool and insert the prongs into the turf at the edge of the depression. Note: Do NOT insert the prongs into the depression itself, but at the rim of the depression. The next step is to push the edge of the ball mark toward the centre, using your ball mark repair tool in a “gentle twisting motion,”. This is the step where golfers who incorrectly “repair”

ball marks usually go wrong. Many golfers believe the way to “fix” a ball mark is to insert the tool at an angle, so the prongs are beneath the centre of the crater, and then to use the tool as a lever to push the bottom of the ball mark back up even with the surface. Do not do this! Pushing the bottom of the depression upward only tears the roots, and kills the grass. So remember: Wrong: Using the prongs as levers to push up the bottom of the depression. Right: Using the prongs to push grass at the edge of the depression toward the centre. Just use your ball mark repair tool to work around the rim of the crater, so to speak, pushing the grass at the edge toward the centre of the depression. One way to envision this is to picture reaching down with your thumb and forefinger on opposite sides of the ball mark and “pinching” those sides together. Once you’ve worked around the rim of the ball mark with your repair tool, pushing the grass toward the centre, there’s only one thing left to do: Gently tamp down the repaired ball mark with your putter or foot to smooth the putting surface. Then admire your work and pat yourself on the back for helping to take care of ‘your’ golf course. Inter Club Teams for 2016 Inter club men’s team sheets are up in the locker rooms and we have had good interest so far, please put your name down for whichever team you are interested in playing for. It’s a great way to become involved in your club and to meet new people and as this golfer has learned from the inter club team format, it really does improve one’s golf! So, go on, put your name in and help us win that Pennant we so richly deserve. Membership for 2016: Rates for 2016 have been held at the same rate across all membership categories, which are great value for access to a fantastic golf course and to benefit from such a friendly and inclusive club, for everyone. We have fantastic deals for new or lapsed members from €499 (€449 for seniors). Membership for existing members remains at €549. We are offering full membership for €399 which includes your insurance and GUI fee, with no joining fee, to members aged between 21 and 31. That represents amazing value and full details/finance options are available from Margaret on 056-7725136. Clubhouse Restaurant and Bar: Despite our course being closed on a number of occasions over the last few weeks our bar and restaurant remains open for food and beverages on most days. So if you are going for lunch check with Lukasz on 056-7725136 first to see what mouthwatering delights he has on the menu. Men’s Competitions Due to the longest spell of wet weather on record at the club, only the Gents weekend competition went ahead. Sunday mornings singles stableford for men was played over 14 holes and we had a good turnout for a cold but dry morning. Fixtures Diary weekending 21st February: Thursday 18th February: Senior Ladies, Tee times 10am to 12am Saturday 20th February: Men’s fourball better ball Sunday 21st February: Men’s fourball better ball Monday 22nd February: RGA competition, Tee times 11am to 1pm Course condition update 12 holes were open on Saturday, holes 1-12, but after a course inspection on Saturday evening it was decided to revert back to eight holes for Sunday. The course is being inspected and assessed each morning by our

course inspection team. They will decide what is best with respect of the course and members on each day and this information is available at 056-7725136. Hopefully with the days getting longer we will have a pick up in the weather and we can get back to playing competition golf. Captain’s Drive In Our Joint Captains drive in will be on Saturday 27th of February next and we are all looking forward to a fabulous. Drive in competition sheets are up in the clubhouse locker rooms. Please let us all welcome our new Club Captains for this year by showing them our sincere support on this their day by playing in their ﬁrst competition of the year. More information on the drive in competition will be in next weeks notes. Club Lotto Week 47 Results. Jackpot €750. No’s 6, 26, 31. No Winner. 3 Lucky Dip Winners €30 Each. Denis Carey, Luca & Adam, John Hayes. Sellers. Ailish Carey, John Kirwan, John Kinchella. Next Week’s Jackpot €850. Thank You for your Support.

Kilkenny JOINT CAPTAINS DRIVE IN Frank Dalton and Barbara Teehans’ Joint Captains Drive In has been rescheduled for Sunday February 28th. The Drive In will take place at 10.30am am and will be followed by a 4 Person Champagne Scramble team event at 10.45am. The sheet for names is up in the Bar and those wishing to participate are requested to place their names on the sheet. The draw for teams will take place on Saturday Feb 27th at 7pm. The entry fee is €12 which will include a hot plate after the golf. FRED DALY TRIP TO SPAIN The club are running a sweep on the results of the upcoming General Election on Friday February 26th. The sweep is a fundraiser for the Fred Daly trip to Spain and is based on predicting the number of seats won by the various parties in the election. The entry fee is €10 per entry and the entry forms are available in the foyer, the bar or the office. All entry forms must be returned by 5pm on Thursday February 25th. Prizes are based on the numbers of entries with half of the proceeds going to the prize winners and the other half going to the Fred Daly Fund for the Spanish trip. The 4 Person Semi Open Team event which is also a fundraiser for the Fred Daly trip is on this weekend Sat 27th & Sun Feb 28th. It is semi open which means a member can bring three guests if they wish. The entry fee is €60 per team. COURSE UPDATE Provided the weather is suitable the Hollow Coring of the greens will take place on Mon 22nd and Tuesday 22nd February and the course will remain closed on those days. In conjunction with the hollow coring we will do a general clean-up of loose debris on the course on Monday. We done similar last year and it was well supported by members. If anyone is available to give a hand out it would be appreciated. Please be present at the clubhouse at 10am next Monday morning if you have an hour or two to spare and we will co-ordinate what needs to be done. The Ladies competition next week will be moved to Wednesday 23rd. RESULTS MENS 14 HOLES SINGLES SAT FEB 13TH & SUN FEB 14TH Richard Dore (14) 33 pts (B1) Larry Gittens (13) 33 pts (7) David Walsh (19) 33pts Best Gross; Graham Nugent (Scr) 28 Gross Pts Jim Meredith (21) 32 pts (B2)

Patrick O’Shea (9) 32 pts Date for presentation for prizes to be confirmed. MENS STAURDAY CROSSCARD SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13TH (14 HOLES THREE MAN TEAM TWO SCORES COUNTING) Billy Burke (12) Pat Hickey (12) John Quane (15) 66 pts Pat Collins (12) Gabriel Maher (19) Stephen Sheenan (10) Peter Dabinet (22) 65 pts (68-3) Mark Shortall (5) John Marnell (5) Paddy Smee (14) 61 pts SENIOR MEN Competition Thursday February 11th ( 14 Holes) John Bracken (14) Dom Murphy (15) Brendan McIntyre (22) Frank Byrne (16) 74 pts (B7) Willie P Murphy (13) Martin Mullane (18) Paul Hanafin (22) Joe O’Driscoll (26) 74 pts Pat Collins (12) John O’Regan (19) Reay Brandon (21) Dermot Moloney (23) 72 pts Jim Ryan (15) Michael Doran (17) Jim Treacy (22) Gerry Bowe (23) 71 pts Pat Foley (13) Kevin Donohue (18) Bob Greaney (21) Tom Buckley (31) 69 pts Andy Hughes (19) Michael Nicholson (18) Brian Keane (21) Brendan Graham (24) 68 pts (B7) Murt Farragher (16) John O’Donovan (18) Peter Dabinet (22) Philip O’Neill (23) 68 pts Next Competition Thursday February 18th at 11am. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES BRIDGE Bridge continues on Monday nights at 7.30pm. If anyone requires any further details please contact Catherine King. Beginners and new members are welcome to come along on Monday nights. Results 8th February; 1st Terry Harmer & Kate O’Brien, Joint 2nd Barbara Teehan & Jane Duggan and Ann Lee & Jean O’Brien, 4th Martina Naughton & Mary Rice YOGA Yoga sessions continue on Wednesdays at 10.30am each week. SNOOKER Anthony & Paul Cleere will play Kieran Wall & John Geoghegan in the final of the Mens Snooker Doubles. The first round of the singles was due for completion by February 14th. There are eight first round matches outstanding, please complete as soon as possible. The second is due for completion by 5th March. FIXTURES Tuesday Feb 16th, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 to 2.20 Ladies 9 & 13 Hole Competition, 11.00 – 11.45 Fred Daly Challenge v Tullamore Wednesday Feb 17th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Thursday Feb 18th, 9.30 – 11.00 Senior Ladies Competition, 11.00 – 1.30 Senior Mens Competition, 1:30 – 2:30 Members Friday Feb 19th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Saturday Feb 20th, 8.00 – 9.00 Members Time, 9.00 – 11.25 Fred Daly Fundraiser 4 Person Team Semi Open 1pm Mens Crosscard, Sign in at 12.45 for shotgun start at 1pm. 1.40 – 2.10 Ladies 9 & 13 Hole Competition. Sunday Feb 21st, 7.45 – 10.15 & 11.00 – 1.45 Fred Daly Fundraiser 4 Person Team Semi Open, 10.20 – 11.00 & 1.50 – 2.20 Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competition Monday Feb 22nd , Closed Hollow Coring Tuesday Feb 23rd , Closed Hollow Coring Wednesday Feb 24th, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies Competition

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Hearts race as horses gallop

Pics: Donal Foley at Red Mills Day in Gowran Park

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Action: Racing and boxing and brilliant emergency services Family Fun: Former Kilkenny hurling star, Pat Tennyson, his wife, Ber and family from Catstown, Hugginstown enjoyed racing spectacular at Red Mills Day in Gowran Park on Saturday Pic: Donal Foley

Three Paulstown girls won the ﬁnals of the nine county boxing championships. Paige O’Keeffe, Clara Walsh and Nadine Dermody are pictured with coaches Catherine Walsh, Ollie O’Neill, Ken and Siobhan Dermody

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Eric Walsh county boxing champion from Marble City with coaches Mick Johnson and Mags Walsh

Christmas Carols earned a welcome cheque for the Eva Medical Fund. Members of the Emergency Services, including ﬁremen and paramedics, ensured that a lively fundraiser was going for a song. Front, Adam Lennon, Semerine O’Sullivan, Margaret Lennon,Sean Heffernan, Anthony Tyrrell. Back, Michael Lennon, Anthony Kavanagh, Andy Ramsbottom and Corabh Wise. The presentation was at Kilkenny Fire Station on the Gaol Road Pic: Martin Doheny

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Arch rivals clash in Nowlan Park

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