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Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY, 24 FEBRUARY, 2016

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24 FEBRUARY 2016 Kilkenny Reporter

Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY, 24 FEBRUARY, 2016

T: 056 7795051 E: sales@kilkennyreporter.ie

Will it be a Good Friday? JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@ GMAIL.COM

AT LAST we are edging towards D-Day. For months the date of General Election 2016 was a secret up the sleeve of Taoiseach, Enda Kenny who guarded it like a classroom kid who had a gob stopper to suck but waitHG ZDULO\ WR FDWFK WHDFKHU Rŕľľ guard. Like the wee lad with the candy, Enda craved a precious moment to share his message. While he may have had fun teasing us, we are now faced ZLWK WKH VHULRXV VWXŕľľ $IWHU D VWRUP RI ZDŕľˇH GHbate and childish mud slinging, the real thing is here. The election date is old hat and out of that hat will come the men and women who will lead us to Paradise or condemn us to more hardship We can decide our own fate in the ballot box. Fianna FĂĄil are champing at

the bit. Sinn FĂŠin have a spring in their step. There are teams of wild cards, with respect, the jokers in the pack, Renua, Greens, Social Democrats, People Before 3URÂżW $QWL $XVWHULW\ $OOLDQFH a selection of independents and WKHLU ÂżUVW FRXVLQV Government Parties are asking for a return to power. Runners and riders have courted us. Kissed babies and made promises. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mention the war. The Grand National of politics is ready to rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll. Our Kilkenny and Carlow constituency is the jewel in the crown of fascination. Whoever calls it will rattle bookie, Paddy Power. The focus may be on the candidates but the real heroes can, as Leonard Sachs of the Good Old Days would have said, ÂľFKLHĂ&#x20AC;\ \RXUVHOYHVÂś We face a mighty task. It will be our own fault if we cock up. Perhaps the message is to vote with our heads, not our hearts. But, vote anyway.

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin Gaels players sign the visitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; book at City Hall where they were guests at a tribute to their club and fellow member, Luke Leydon. Included: Mikey Butler, Barry Lawlor, Luke Hogan and Jamie Young Pic: Martin Doheny Ä&#x203A;ĹŠStory and pics Page 23

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Paddy McKenna, Steve Lindsey, Andrea Keogh, Keith Donald, Victor Finn and Johnny Lappin

Una Molloy and Andrea Keogh accepted the IMRO award on behalf of the Set Theatre

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First Aid Training: By Order of Malta KILKENNY Order of Malta is to hold a Basic First Aid Course in the Orchard House on March 7, 14, 21 and 28. The weekly session will be from 7pm to 10pm and will amount to 12 hours of learning. Cost for employed is â&#x201A;Ź80, SD\DEOH RQ WKH ÂżUVW HYHQLQJ RU at â&#x201A;Ź20 a week; students 16 to 18 years â&#x201A;Ź50, payable at â&#x201A;Ź12.50 a week; unemployed â&#x201A;Ź60, payable LQ WKH ÂżUVW HYHQLQJ RU Âź D ZHHN Course provisions include a

ÂżUVW DLG PDQXDO WUDLQLQJ SDFN refreshments each evening. Two \HDU FHUWLÂżFDWLRQ ZLOO EH DZDUGHG on full attendance and successful completion. The Order is a registered charity, not a business. All members are fully trained and Order and the course will be run by Order of Malta Pre-Hospital Emergency &DUH &RXQFLO DFFUHGLWHG FHUWLÂżHG tutors with vast knowledge and H[SHULHQFH LQ ÂżUVW DLG WKHRU\ DQG hands on emergency skills.

7KH RUJDQLVHUV RŕľľHU H[FHSWLRQDO course rates and there are no wages as all tutors are volunteers. With the exception of course FRVWV LQFOXGLQJ FHUWLÂżFDWLRQV stationary and provisions, all remaining funds go into the aiding of their charitable works.

Butler House: On top of the world

Day and night courses are RŕľľHUHG GDWHV DQG WLPHV WR VXLW the clients where possible. To book contact Lieut Heather :RRGV 7UDLQLQJ 2ŕľśFHU Order of Malta, Kilkenny 0851911891 or kilkenny.training@ orderofmalta.ie

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Ann Phelan TD Your Local TD Delivering for Kilkenny â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just happen, they are made to happen.â&#x20AC;? 18 Patrick Street, Phone: 056 7756000 Kilkenny Email: ann.phelan@oir.ie

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IT IS a brilliant start to the new tourism season for a local gem. Butler House at the heart of our city has just been awarded the prestigious accolade of Unique Luxury Hotel of the Year 2016 in the Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards. The travel guide awards recognise quality and prestige in all sections of the luxury travel and tourism industry across the world. Each year nominess across various categories are shortlisted before voting is opened to the Travel Guideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s half a million

subscribers worldwide. These awards represent the pinnacle of hospitality achievement, championing the very best in their respective ÂżHOGV 7R FRPH RXW RQ WRS WUXO\ LV an achievement. Butler House has always worked to deliver excellence in all aspects of the business and to receive this prize is truly rewarding. Gabrielle Hickey, manager of Butler House said the award was further endorsement of Kilkennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high reputation in the tourism industry.

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Full bloom:14 Roses battle for Callan crown JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

LAST YEARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S inaugural Callan Rose Festival was a blooming great success. Pardan the pun, but the extravaganza has already JURZQ LQWR RQH RI WKH ÂżQHVW festivals in the South East. &KRVHQ EHQHÂżFLDU\ LQ was Callan War Memorial. Festival organisers raised RYHU Âź ZKLFK ZLOO KHOS towards erecting a local monument commemorating men and women from Callan and surrounds who died in the Great War. The mission of the festival is

to give young women and men of the town a festive experience. It is an opportunity for local businesses to come together to support a community project. The response from business has been phenomenal. Carmel Wall and her organisers are absolutely delighted and believe that the generosity and support of business people augers well for the future of Callan and environs. The festival celebrates the commitment of local talent to the town. It inspires and motivates the coming generation and highlights their devotion to the town they love so well. The festival enriches the

Tierna Doheny Sponsor: The Cosy inn

cultural lives of Callan audiences and celebrates the camaraderie of local families as parents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, grans and grand-dads lend their support. Launch night Festivities begin on March ZLWK 5RVH /DXQFK 1LJKW LQ the Old Charter House, Green Street, Callan at 8pm. Rose introduction night is 0DUFK LQ .HRJKÂśV %DU 0LOO Street at 8pm where roses will be introduced to the public and an exciting programme of activities will be revealed.. $ 5RVH DQG (VFRUW IXQÂľ V style fashion show will be held

in the Cosy Inn,Mill Street at SP RQ 0DUFK ZKHUH WKH public can vote for the young man whom they believe to be the funniest escort. 5RVH ÂżQDOH LV RQ 0DUFK ZLWK D 5RVH SDUDGH IURP )HQQHOO\ÂśV %ULGJH 6WUHHW Roses will be paraded in vintage cars provided by .LONHQQ\ 0RWRU &OXE WR &DUUROOÂśV %DU 0LOO 6WUHHW Callan at 8pm. All proceeds from this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival will go to Callan United Soccer Club who will use funds to upgrade the local Fair Green that for generations has been the focus of local soccer.

Rosebuds 7KH IHVWLYDO ZLOO IHDWXUH Roses, one of whom will be FURZQHG &DOODQ 5RVH On the local stage too will be a team of young Rosebuds. $JDLQ WKHUH ZLOO EH RQH IRU each Rose. Each will receive a special memento. The Rose of Callan will receive her crown from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rose, Eimear Roantree from Callan who is now ZRUNLQJ LQ &RUN EXW UHPDLQV devoted to her place of birth. During the four-Saturdays of festivities there will be a FRORXUIXO RŕľśFLDO IHVWLYDO 5RVH SURJUDPPH RQ VDOH DW Âź $JDLQ the programme will highlight

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WKRVH ZKR DUH ÂżQDQFLDO supporters of the festival and also feature pen pictures of the wannabe Rose Queens. Main sponsors of the festival DUH WKH %DQN RI ,UHODQG &DOODQ ZKHUH PDQDJHU .LP Fogarty continues to be a strong supporter of the local community. Sponsors of the winning HVFRUW SUL]H DUH %UHQGDQ +DFNHWW )LQDQFLDO *UHHQ Street, Callan.

Meet the Rose contestants and their sponsors Pages 38&39

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On the hustings: Canvassing with Kathleen Funchion in Graignamanagh were Councillor David Kennedy, Jim Hayes, Mickey Gahan and party leader, Gerry Adams

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War chest of support as hospital battle intensifies JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@ GMAIL.COM

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Hard to Beat childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poemsÂ LISTEN TO how Kilkenny schoolchildren perceive their local heritage through a collection of wonderful poems written by the children and performed on Beat 102-103Fm over the next few weeks. The My Heritage poetry programme was created and coordinated by Kilkenny Education &HQWUH DQG WKH +HULWDJH 2ŕľśFH RI Kilkenny County Council. A diverse range of poems from My Nanny to The Cattle Drover and The Bog River explore, in the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own words, what they

feel about their local heritage. The children rage in age from 7 to 14. The poems will air on weekdays until March 11. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Writing poetry is a wonderful way of encouraging children to look at and explore their local heritage,â&#x20AC;? says DearbKDOD /HGZLGJH +HULWDJH 2ŕľśFHU Kilkenny County Council. According to Paul Fields, Director Kilkenny Education Centre, they were particularly impressed with the imagination and creativity shown in all the poems.

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On ref lection it is a life saver JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@ GMAIL.COM

ON REFLECTION, a near mishap that almost led to serious injury could result in the saving of many lives. A local mother and her then 11-year-old daughter were driving on a dark country road when a late swerve avoided what could easily have been a head-on collision. Three Castles, Kilkenny woman, Anne Renehan was pulling a horse box with her jeep on the way to an equestrian lesson with her daughter, Maggie, a front seat passenger. They came across what they believed to be a motor bike coming in the opposite direction. But at the last second they discovered it was a car with only one headlight that was approaching. Anne swerved quickly and almost sent the pony hurtling in the horse box. Almost miraculously, a nasty accident was avoided. Alertness and quick thinking avoided what could have been a head-on crash. That was the moment that a life-saving invention was born. Maggie remarked that if vehicles with broken KHDGOLJKWV KDG UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWRUV RQ them everyone could see them coming and that is where the idea came from. On investigation, Anne GLVFRYHUHG WKDW UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWRUV KDYH never been used on the front of any vehicles. Today, the 15 year old student of Loreto Convent is on the cusp of a revolutionary breakthrough in her young life. Financial support +HU LQYHQWLRQ 0 UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWRUV the M, hardly surprisingly, standing for Maggie, have now been patented in Ireland and are patent-pending worldwide. At the time of her discovery,

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Inventor, Loreto student, Maggie Renehan countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s road safety agenda will have a positive end of journey, thereby saving God only knows how many lives and avoiding serious injuries. The Renehan family recently Ă&#x20AC;HZ WR *RWKHQEXUJ 6ZHGHQ WR meet investors and have been invited to return to a Swedish Research Centre. 7KH SODQ LV WKDW WKH UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWRUV will also be used on rent-abikes. London was another business destination and Maggie has plans to meet the President of the Automobile Association, Edmund King. Anne also credits Aidan Shine of South East Bic and retired MEP, Liam Aylward with doing Trojan work for the advancement of Maggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s invention. Maggie is daughter of Anne and Ben Renehan. She loves KRUVHV DQG KDG KHU ÂżUVW SRQ\ DW the age of only 12 months. In 2014 and last year, she was selected on the Showjumping Ireland Development Squad. She plays hockey for Loreto. A Transition Year student, she loves aeroplanes and has ambitions to be a pilot.

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Regina is our Queen of Music A BRILLIANT daughter of our city has been honoured by the Irish Association of Youth Orchestras. Regina Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary has devoted a lifetime to tutoring, advising and helping young people to achieve their aims in the ever growing ÂżHOG RI FODVVLFDO PXVLF She was presented with the Agnes Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Kane Award for her amazing devotion to, among other things, a music programme at St Caniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Co-Ed School on the Granges Road, one of the more progressive and ambitious music projects in the country. Regina and her daughter, Ruth have achieved a multitude of successes with young orchestras and individual performers. She continues to be one of the main driving forces behind the Kilkenny Music Festival, one of the top festivals of its kind in rural Ireland. The Agnes Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Kane Award is presented annually to a volunteer who has contributed to the growth

of youth orchestras. The Music Festival started on Monday and is continuing at venues in our city. The award recognises the vital contribution of volunteers in the growth of youth orchestras over the last three decades. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all heard those who are successful in life talking about the WHDFKHU ZKR PDGH WKH GLŕľľHUHQFH at some point along the way and the winner of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agnes Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Kane Award is one of those teachers whose vision and tireless energy has given so much to Kilkenny in general and to St Caniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School in particular. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her work has already been recognised at local and at national level, but the only reward that this women has ever sought I think it would be safe to say is the joy of the music she has imparted and given to her young pupils.â&#x20AC;? Fantastic occasion That was the citation used to introduce Regina as she received

Regina receiving the Agnes Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Kane award from Agnesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband, Philip Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Kane

her award at a ceremony in the National Concert Hall, Dublin. The award was part of the 21st Festival of Youth Orchestras of Ireland. Compere was Sean Rocks. It was a fantastic occasion for 5HJLQD ÂżWWLQJ UHFRJQLWLRQ RI KHU \HDUV RI XQVHOÂżVK GHYRWLRQ WR music.. And there was a further Kilkenny connection at the gala evening as Kilkenny quartet, Dynamica, 2nd Year Loreto Convent students and past pupils of the St Caniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Programme, entertained in the lobby of the concert hall. Regina Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary is an amazing woman. She is founder and Artistic Director of the St Caniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Instrumental Music Programme and is a pioneer in the development of youth orchestras at national school level in Ireland. Through her exceptional enthusiasm, creativity and foresight, she has developed a model for youth orchestras at national school level, recognised throughout Ireland as an example for other schools. Regina is a volunteer in the true sense of the word and over the last 30 years, through her dynamic personality and her sheer passion for music she has made an outstanding contribution to the development of youth orchestras. Back in 1983, armed with a vision of what could be, Regina, a teacher in St Caniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National School, along with her colleague Peggy Carey, took the bold step of investing in half a dozen YLROLQV DQG VRZHG WKH ÂżUVW VHHGV towards establishing a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orchestra. So started the renowned, awardwinning St Caniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Instrumental Music Programme. The programme, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2013, gives all children from Junior Infants upwards the opportunity to play a musical instrument and to participate in the music programme. First win Regina gradually expanded the orchestra with the acquisition of more instruments, more music teachers and more enthusiastic students. 7KH RUFKHVWUD KDG LWV ÂżUVW ZLQ DW Feis Ceoil in 1988 and has gone on to win the Peter Killian Cup a record breaking 25 times, as well as many victories at Arklow Music Festival and Wesley College Inter-schools Music Festival. The orchestra has also SHUIRUPHG ÂżYH WLPHV DW WKH ,$<2 Festival of Youth Orchestras at the National Concert Hall, most recently in 2015, a tremendous achievement for a national school orchestra. In the 1990s, Regina formed a second school orchestra and also introduced brass and wind LQVWUXPHQWV IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH The orchestra performed for President Mary McAleese during a school visit in 2007. Regina also introduced an adult music programme and over 30 adults are now involved in violin and

A proud Regina Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary with her talented daughter, Ruth

Young musicians of Dynamica, Georgia Shine, Katie Breen, Hanaa Yousof, Sophioa Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea, past pupils of the St Caniceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Programme and present pupils of the Loreto Convent cello tuition and play together in an adult orchestra. Regina conducted the orchestra for over 25 years and it was a particularly proud moment for her to see her daughter Ruth. a former member of the orchestra and an accomplished cellist, take over this role. The music programme now caters for over 400 children, from WKH DJH RI ÂżYH WKURXJK WR WZHOYH Fifteen music teachers provide tuition in wind, string, and brass instruments. The school has two orchestras, senior and a junior â&#x20AC;&#x153;trainingâ&#x20AC;? orchestra, two jazz bands and a number of chamber music ensembles. About 180 children are actively involved in the combined orchestras and bands. The music programme has been recognised nationally and has received many awards, as well as receiving grants under the Music Network Capital Grants Scheme.

Driving forces Regina was one of the driving forces behind the foundation of the Kilkenny Music Festival, the largest music festival in the South East. Founded in 1998, the festival brings together a wide range of ages and talents, and provides bursary awards for emerging talent and further musical study. In June 2012 Regina was honoured by Mayor David Fitzgerald to acknowledge her voluntary role in developing and promoting the Kilkenny Music Festival and in promoting the teaching of music. Regina has collaborated with many organisations over the years such as Camerata Ireland, Royal Irish Academy Junior Strings, DYO Junior Strings and ConCorda, and also tutors regularly at the IAYO Chamber Music Workshops for young musicians. Several former orchestra

members now have have successful musical careers, including Alison Comerford, Maria Ryan, winner of the Heineken violin, Aisling Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dwyer-Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien and David and Mark Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary. The greatest accolade comes from the children. Put simply. they love her. She makes music engaging and fun and teaches children from an early age the importance of teamwork and playing together as a group, while at the same time appreciating the enjoyment and self-achievement of playing music. 7R EULQJ D Ă&#x20AC;HGJOLQJ ,QVWUXPHQWDO Music Programme to where it is today requires tremendous creativity and dynamism. It also requires a very special type of person at the helm, someone with a passion for music and a vocation for imparting that passion to others. That person is Regina.

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Bulmers Music Trail hits the spot THE FINAL additions to Kilkenny TradFestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2016 music programme will see over 30 venues, bars and hotels across Kilkenny city host over 85 music trail sessions throughout the ÂżYH GD\ IHVWLYDO VSRQVRUHG E\ Bulmers Ireland. Headline acts include Corkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s -RKQ 6SLOODQH :H[IRUG EDVHG IRXU SLHFH &RUQHU %R\ /HRQDUG Barry Trio, Na Fianna, Away With The Fairies as well as MaitiĂş Ă&#x201C; &DVDLGH DQG IULHQGV Speaking at the launch in Paris Texas on Thursday, Laura

Faulkner, Brand Manager with C&C Gleeson said the company was delighted to support the Trail and Kilkenny TradFest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are always striving to support customers and businesses in Kilkenny, our neighboring city, who continue to be so loyal to our locally produced products,â&#x20AC;? Laura told The Reporter. Âł0DQ\ RI RXU LQJUHGLHQWV FRPH IURP .LONHQQ\ DQG VXUURXQGV DQG we are proud to be a South East company continuing a tradition RI EUHZLQJ ZKLFK ZH VKDUH ZLWK Kilkenny.

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Laura Faulkner with Paris Texas owner and vintners’ chair, Pat Crotty

Grace Quinn, Marian Flannery, Mayor Joe Malone and Jane O’Reilly from the Three Sisters Bid Team

Iarla Ó Lionard with Martin Bridgeman

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achieved by converting unused space in your existing property to upgrade your home to suits your family’s needs. Another prime area ripe for conversion is the garage. This often under-utilised space can provide an extra room on its own or, by building over it, can form a substantial extension. Work out your budget carefully and stick to it. Windows, doors and furniture must be high on your list to incorporate to the existing property and make the conversion appear as if its always been there. A few feet extended to the kitchen if it is at the rear can

open up the entire house. Use of glass and sliding doors can bring the garden in and completely transform the ambience of your property. A friend of mine recently converted her free standing garage for her elderly parent, which worked a treat. So if it’s attic, garage or extension, there has never been more exciting design options out there that can be tailor made for you and your family’s needs. Have you got any design or home makeover queries? If so, contact Inga at: inga@waterfordmail.ie.

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A bag of crisps for a sausage! JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@ GMAIL.COM

A PROUD daughter of our city is looking for a favour that involves Tayto Crisps and German Sausages. Rosaleen Crotty, an avid fan of Castlecomerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wellie Race and instigator of a sister Wellie Race in her adopted St Gallen, Switzerland is badly in need of a supply of Taytos that she calls the cultural food of Ireland. Reason is that Rosaleen and her committee promise a bag of the famous crisps to each participant in the international wellie spectacular that will be held this year on March 13, a change from the usual Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day date. The race organisers contacted what they called the Tayto World HQ in Ashbourne, County Meath, but drew a blank for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;health and safety reasonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Now Rosaleenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great hopes are that if any Reporter reader is travelling to the region of Konsteanz on Lake Konstanz in Germany or St Gallen in Switzerlad before March 13, he, she or they could do the needy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our plea is for two bags of Ta y t o Crisps t h a t would s a v e o u r day so to speak,â&#x20AC;? Rosaleen told The Reporter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can reimburse the person in Swiss Francs, Euros or German Sausages,â&#x20AC;? she says with tongue in cheek. Her email is rosaleencrotty@ yahoo.com and she will be delighted to hear from any

Good Samaritan who can oblige. Back to the Alps race and to why dates have been changed. The switch from February to March came about following complaints from ladies in Switzerland. Romantic wellies â&#x20AC;&#x153;It seems Irish men can be romantic in their wellies every day of the week,â&#x20AC;? said Rosaleen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the men in this region IRXQG LW GLŕľśFXOW WR JHW LQWR romantic mode in their wellies even on Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. ÂłÂś1Xŕľľ VDLG Â´ VKDOO ZH VD\ VKH added. The St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Festival Wellie Race on March 13 is at the Kretz Dairy Farm, Moos, 9116 Wolfertswil, St Gallen, Switzerland. 7KH ÂľRŕľľÂś LV DW SP DQG WKH IXQ PXVW ÂżQLVK EHIRUH 4.30pm, when the milking gets underway. The race will be followed by an Irish CĂŠili Dance, in wellies of course. To restore stamina after the big wellie run, grilled genuine German Sausages, made in Switzerland will be available, along with hot soup which can EH SXUFKDVHG IRU ÂżYH 6ZLVV Francs for adults and 2.50 for children.

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Girls warn of killer on the prowl

‘Five years of attacks on rural life’

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A class act: Great work by bright students A DEDICATED class of Transition Year students are warning of the dangers of a potential killer. The girls from Our Lady of Lourdes Secondary School, New Ross,are raising awareness of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and the H൵HFWV LW KDV RQ HYHU\RQH¶V life. The class includes several talented young girls mainly from the South Kilkenny area of our county.

Their excellent research and revelations are part of their Young Social Innovators (YSI) project 7KH SURMHFW ¿UHV \RXQJ people’s passion to change the world for good. The idea is to give everybody the opportunity to use their creativity to respond to social issues and to contribute to a fairer, more caring and equal society. The YSI team have recognised the project as a

continuation of Gas Networks Ireland’s carbon monoxide awareness campaign. As a class, the girls have, for the past three months, studied the facts associated with Carbon Monoxide Poisoning DQG WKH\ DUH DOO KRUUL¿HG DW how damaging this gas is when it enters an individual’s body. The project name is 'unCOnscious'. “We cannot stress how important it is that you not

only get your boilers serviced, chimneys swept and vents checked regularly, but also to install a Carbon Monoxide alarm in your home,”a spokesperson for the group told The Reporter. On average, 44 people die each year in Ireland alone from Carbon Monoxide poisoning. “We encourage you to consider our advice and follow our advice to a save you and your family from this dreadful killer.

THE GENERAL election candidate, Bobby Aylward is happy that his party have a credible plan, with costed solutions, to reverse what he calls ¿YH \HDUV RI XQIDLU JRYHUQPHQW attacks on rural Ireland.. “Our vision centres will ensure that rural areas are given the same employment and economic RSSRUWXQLWLHV D൵RUGHG WR RWKHU areas,” he said after launching A Manifesto for rural Ireland with Minister Éamon Ó Cuiv. The manifesto sets out key reforms and proposals, measures that Bobby said will directly improve service provision, infrastructure and employment. Key commitments: Reinstate a senior rural ministry and introduce a community services guarantee; create 30,000 rural jobs; provide quality infrastructure; maintain rural GP cover and increase GPs’ rural allowance; restore pupil teacher ratio in small schools and improve school transport; SURYLGH XQLYHUVDO ¿EUH EURDGEDQG and mobile phone coverage. “People who have closed

businesses and lost jobs in towns and villages marred by boarded up shop fronts are not swallowing Fine Gael's slogan of keeping the recovery going,” Bobby blasted. “People are not feeling WKH H൵HFWV RI WKH VR FDOOHG recovery. Fine Gael and Labour orchestrated a two-tier recovery. “With Garda station closures, farm assist cuts and small schools under threat, rural areas were singled out. To expect support for such actions on polling day shows how out of touch they are. "Rural areas are expected to rely on second class communication and broadband . We are forced to accept a situation by where rural businesses and start ups are playing catch up from the word go. “We will never regenerate rural towns and re-open shops unless we have reliable communication services that rural-based entrepreneurs and business can rely on to build. “We have committed to utilising all funding available to provide XQLYHUVDO ¿EUH EURDGEDQG DQG mobile phone coverage.”

The Plough and The Stars JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

THE EVENT has nothing whatsoever to do with brilliant playwright, Seán Ó Casey but it has everything to connect it to ploughing and the stars of the plough. North Kilkenny will play host to the greats of Irish ploughing, including a world champion, when the 33rd Johnstown, Urlingford and Galmoy Ploughing will be held at Rathlogan, Johnstown. There will be those who will be battling to lower the colours of current world champion, Eamon Treacy of Carlow and former world champ, John Whelan of Wexford who will feature in the reversible class. 7KH 7ULFRORXU ZLOO À\ SURXGO\ DW the event which begins at 12 noon and continues until 4.30pm, after which the stars of the plough will be presented with trophies at Barry’s Bar, Johnstown. The black and amber will be there in force. A predicted 60 competitors will include Brian Ireland of Danesfort

who has won a number of All-Ireland titles and represents Kilkenny in the senior reversible class. Brian’s brother, Gary, will be in action in the intermediate class. The U28 reversible class contestant is Danny O’Dwyer whose dad of the same name is a member of the organising committee. Thomas Mullally from Glenmore who won an intermediate All-Ireland two years ago now represents Kilkenny in senior. Tommy Cuddihy, Jenkinstown and Cathal Brady Gowran will be in action in the intermediate class. Other prominent ploughmen include Lar Bergin from South Tipperary, Pat Brandon, Laois and Anthony Reynolds, Longford. Admission to the ploughing which is on the lands of the McEvoy and O’Loughlin families is €5 which includes a programme of the day’s events. A feature is that ploughing will be on grasslands which is quite uncommon nowadays.

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A Rose by any other name Courtney Doheny: Swan’s Chinese

Natalie Scott: Droichead Family Resource Centre

Dani Roche: Carroll’s Bar

Amber Prior: Kerwick’s Newsagents

Steph Doheny: Doheny Crash Repairs

Tina Wright: John Lockes GAA Club

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News Maggie Power: Callan United Soccer Club

Sarah Hennessy: Philip Ireland Tyre Repair

Who will be Rose of Callan? Annmarie Doheny: Doheny Refuse and Recycling

Claire Fisher: Callan Racquetball and Handball

Rebeckah Heary: Electro City, Kilkenny

Becci Fitzgerald: Stackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pharmacy

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Women in Business

Kilkenny women mean business When it comes to business, women are no longer taking a back seat. They’re taking control and brimming with conﬁdence. A recent Forbes list of the world’s top business people included German Chancellor Angela Merkel; Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s chief operating officer; Christine Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund; and PepsiCo’s chief executive Indra Nooyi. And with so many great global role models to choose from, it seems the women of Kilkenny have become inspired. More women than ever are at the helm of our local businesses, running restaurants, shops, salons and unique companies. These business-savvy women are using their valuable skills to help Kilkenny companies thrive. Recent studies have shown that when it comes to business, female leaders are better communicators, more efficient, more patient and better at building relationships. And they already know how to succeed against the odds. It is gratifying to see more women coming to the fore, on both a globe and local scale. Read on to discover some of the inspirational businesswomen who have made their mark on Kilkenny.

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Women in Business

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Women in Business Top tips for women to achieve their business goals GOALS help you map out events so that you can achieve what you want in life and business. They can also give you focus, which increases your chances for success. When you achieve one of your business goals, it empowers you, giving you the momentum to become more successful. Momentum is a key element for women achieving their business goals. It keeps you moving toward your objective. Achieving your business goals involves taking action steps to ensure that you successfully attain them. The process requires that you set your goals and then plan out strategies for achieving them. The following 10 tips can help you do just that: 1. Set Your Goals To begin the process of achieving your goals, you must first map out where you want to go. You can achieve this by setting your goals. Your business goals should be specific, have time frames, and be attainable by you. 2. Actively Pursue Your Goals Take some time to think about every specific action step you need to take to reach each of your business goals. Utilize your skills and resources to their fullest. Brainstorm all the possible avenues you can take to achieve your goals. Be proactive rather than passive. 3. Create Goal-Achieving Plans You need to create a stepby-step plan for each one of your business goals. The more specific and detailed you are in your planning, the better your chances for successfully

achieving the goal. One method women can use involves listing ﬁve practical steps for achieving each of their goals. 4. Make a Daily To-Do List A daily to-do list helps you organize your day so that you accomplish what you need to achieve your business goals. This list contains the things you need to do daily. At the beginning of each business day, examine what you need to accomplish. Focus and direct your energies toward your goals. 5. Regularly Evaluate Your Progress If your business goals are your destination points, you need to regularly evaluate how far you have moved toward them. Did you meet your expectations? What are you doing right? What are you doing wrong? Apply the 80/20 rule and spend your time more wisely in order to move more effectively toward your goals. 6. Networking Building a business network is an important part of achieving your goals. Every time you make a contact you open another doorway of opportunity. Your contacts become possible customers, employers, employees, and avenues to other exciting places with higher earnings. The wider and better maintained your network, the better your chances for success. 7. Affirmations and Visualizations Create affirmations that move you toward your business goals. If your goal is getting more sales for your business, write out

an affirmation such as “Today and everyday I will increase the sales in my business.” Visualize in your mind the success of your goals. Spend at least 10 minutes every day visualizing your success. For optimum results, post your affirmation around your workspace and read it aloud a minimum of eight times a day for at least 21 days. 8. Focus on What Works for You Play toward your natural inclinations. This means you need to focus on what you do well and work on the rest of your skills that are pertinent to your business. Make an effort to delegate tasks you don’t know how to do to others who have an expertise in them. 9. Be Prepared for the Unexpected Successful businesswomen prepare and practice for every eventuality that might happen. Like a ﬁre drill, you need to have a plan for particular situations. By adapting to every situation, you make it an opportunity rather than a problem. 10. Evolve Your Goals You are a dynamic person who is continually changing as the world around you changes. As such, you need to evolve your goals to match the changes in yourself and your environment. As a businesswoman, staying ahead of trends can mean a lot to your success. When you achieve your goals, you need to celebrate your success. This gives you the momentum to take the action steps necessary to achieve your next business goal.

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Car Dealer of the week

DVD of the week

Michael Lyng Motors Ltd

The Martian

Michael Lyng Motors Ltd was established by Michael and Mary Lyng in November 1996. They secured the Mitsubishi franchise and after a very productive and successful two years the Hyundai franchise was secured in March 1998. Michael Lyng Motors operatesstate of the art premises at Hebron Road, Kilkenny and Sleaty Road Carlow. Michael Lyng Motors are also the new main dealers for Ford in Kilkenny City and County. Michael Lyng Motors now offers car, van, 4x4 sales and servicing plus all the back up services expected of a top line Ford dealership. The company is 100% family owned and run and their committed team of staff have many years of experience.

When astronauts blast off from the planet Mars, they leave behind Mark Watney (Matt Damon), presumed dead after a fierce storm. With only a meager amount of supplies, the stranded visitor must utilize his wits and spirit to find a way to survive on the hostile planet. Meanwhile, back on Earth, members of NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring him home, while his crew mates hatch their own plan for a daring rescue mission.

Restaurant of the week

La Rivista La Rivista Restaurant is all about good food, fine wines, top class service and great value for money. Located on Kilkennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic Parliament Street, just a short walk from Kilkenny Castle, La Rivista offers fine Italian dining to suit all tastes and budgets. Daily specials and set menus offering great value mean you can come in for a quick bite before the theatre (Kilkennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Watergate theatre is a stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throw away) or sit back and enjoy the full A La Carte menu.

Service of the week

Album of the week

To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar Californian musician Kendrick Lamarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third album combines elements of funk, spoken word poetry and jazz, and is described by Lamar as â&#x20AC;&#x153;honest, fearful and unapologeticâ&#x20AC;?. One of the most lyrically excellent albums of any genre in years, Lamar raps fluently on the subjects of social injustice, inequality, greed, religious philosophy, personal anxiety and more. Lamar switches up styles and tempos within an intricate mesh of free-flowing jazz, seventies funk and hip hop.

Game of the week

Eden Manor Bridal

Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Eden Manor Bridal is in the heart of County Wexford. They treat every bride to a day with a difference with the Eden experience, where your time is valued and your friends and family are welcome to join with you in seeking out the perfect wedding dress. Eden Bridal is open Monday to Friday inclusive from 10am till 10pm at night, so no matter what hours you and your friends and family work, you will be able to find a time that suits you. www.edenbridal.net

Call of Duty: Black Ops III combines three unique game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer and Zombies. The title ushers in an unprecedented level of innovation, including jaw-dropping environments, never before experienced weaponry and abilities, and the introduction of a new, improved fluid movement system. All of this is brought to life by advanced technology custom crafted for this title, including new AI and animation systems.

Business of the week

Movie of the week

Sinnott Kitchens

Concussion

Sinnott Kitchens is a well established family run kitchen company, who have been manufacturing kitchens, bedroom and kitchen furniture for almost 30 years. They offer a wide range of kitchen and fitted wardrobes in quality Irish, German, English and Italian designs. Their ranges vary from contemporary modern to country traditional to classic traditional. They can also offer hand treated, hand painted and in-frame kitchens. Their impressive showroom is located on the Kells Rd, 6 miles outside of Kilkenny City. Visit sinnot kitchens.ie for more information.

While conducting an autopsy on former NFL football player Mike Webster (David Morse), forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu (Will Smith) discovers neurological deterioration that is similar to Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease. Omalu names the disorder chronic traumatic encephalopathy and publishes his findings in a medical journal. As other athletes face the same diagnosis, the crusading doctor embarks on a mission to raise awareness about football-related head trauma.

Book of the week

The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro An extraordinary new novel from the author of Never Let Me Go and the Booker Prize winning The Remains of the Day. The Buried Giant begins as a couple set off across a troubled land of mist and rain in the hope of finding a son they have not seen in years. Sometimes savage, often intensely moving, Kazuo Ishiguroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first novel in a decade is about lost memories, love, revenge and war.

App of the week

Habitica (free) To-do lists are all well and good, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to spend a couple of days creating them and then fail to tick anything off. Habitica changes good intentions into actions by turning it into a game. Cleaning the kitchen never sounds like something youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d leap out of bed to do, but when that unlocks achievements and improves your virtual character rating in the process it suddenly sounds more appealing.

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Super wedding fair at Lyrath Hotel

Mark Roche and Louise Cullen hold their wedding reception in Lyrath in November

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Guests and organisers at the Blue Light Ball in Hotel Kilkenny IT WAS yet another brilliant event organised by members of our local emergency services. And, pardon the pun, it would be fair to say that the committee behind the eight Blue Light Ball was really on the ball! Or, as our Gardaí who were actively involved, might say, they had lots of cop on. There was a bumper attendance, two good causes were boosted, the superb Troubadours Band provided the entertainment and the splendid band of An Garda Siochána did the force proud.. %HQH¿WLQJ IURP DQ HYHQLQJ when supporters paid €50 for a plate and a programme of tremendous entertainment, were The Kilkenny Sub Aque Club who do amazing voluntary work for our local community and the Michael Butler Trust which helps a local boy with a paediatric disorder.

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.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO We, Michael & Sofia Twyford intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Retention Planning Permission to retain attic conversion consisting of two bedrooms, landing, en-suite, walk-in wardrobe and velux rooflights and all associated site development works at Derreen, Cuffesgrange, 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. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 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.

We wish to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Full Planning Permission to Construct a 4 bay extension to an existing straw bedded loose shed to include a slatted tank and concrete apron with all associated site works at Pollagh, Goresbridge, 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: Joseph & Eoghan Drea

Fionan Brennan and Mary Brennan intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Full Planning Permission to construct a storey and a half dwelling with attached domestic garage, new entrance, wastewater treatment system, raised bed percolation area, private borehole together with all other associated site works at Ballyrafton, Ballyfoyle, 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, 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.

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ .LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO &RXQFLO I, Bobby Dowling, 304 Johnswell Road in relation to further information to planning ref P15/716 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 â&#x201A;Ź20, 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.

Jason Darmody and Amy Hennessy, in relation to a Notice of Further Information Request received on their planning application at Ballycuddihy, Kilmanagh, Co Kilkenny for full planning permission to construct a one and half storey dwelling, detached domestic garage, new entrance, wastewater treatment system, percolation area, private borehole together with and all other associated site works. (Planning ref. 15704) Public water connection to the Ballycallan Group Water Scheme is now sought as opposed to a private well. Hereby gives notice that 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 â&#x201A;Ź20, 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.

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Monday’s New Moon is the Chinese New Year. For many this is a time of celebration. 2016 is the Year of the Monkey (as was the case in 1956, 68, 80 and 92 - with the year beginning with the Aquarius New Moon). To ward off bad luck, and especially if you were born in those years, it said to be wise to wear red. This is said to be Aries best colour anyway. Monday’s New Moon is also the Chinese New Year. This is the Year of the Monkey and regarded by some as a period of difficulty. Those most likely to be challenged are those born in the years 1956, 68, 80 and 92 (the Chinese New Year begins with the Aquarius New Moon). An alleviating strategy is said to be wearing red. This is not the natural colour for those of your sign. The Chinese New Year begins on Monday coinciding with the New Moon in another of the Air signs. This could also mark the beginning of intense discussions about a sale or purchase. Acquiring valuations might well top your agenda. Listen carefully to what is proposed mid-week. Whilst you may be given conflicting information, it should be obvious which valuation can best be trusted.

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Monday’s New Moon is also the Chinese New Year. This is the Year of the Monkey as was the case in 1956, 68, 80 and 92 (the year beginning with the Aquarius New Moon). A common feature of the beginning of this celebration, is the gifting of red coloured items which is said to ward off any bad luck. You too might choose to adopt this ploy this week, as both Venus and Saturn make aspect with Pluto which is travelling in your opposite sign. The Chinese New Year begins on Monday. This is the New Moon in your opposite sign, Aquarius. That sign features again next Sunday when Mercury returns to 0? Aquarius the position it held at the very start of the year (prior to turning retrograde). This suggests that close partners and colleagues will be embarked at last, on new ventures. Monday’s New Moon marks the Chinese New Year. This is the Year of the Monkey as was the case in 1956, 68, 80 and 92 (the year beginning with the Aquarius New Moon). For some, this is deemed a not-so-good year. To ward off any bad effect, it’s said that wearing the colour red is a good idea. Important aspects involving Pluto (presently passing slowly through the creative zone of your solar chart), take place mid-week. Monday’s New Moon marks the Chinese New Year. This New Moon highlights the research and development - or pleasure area - of your solar chart. If you need to launch a new project, doing so within the next fortnight should be considered. Note that Mercury is now returning to the position it held at the very start of the year. By next Sunday, plans that were much discussed at the end of 2015/start of 2016 should gather momentum. The Chinese New Year begins on Monday. This is the annual New Moon in another of the fixed signs (Aquarius). You can think of this as a large capital letter at the very base of your solar chart. It marks the beginning of a new chapter. With an aspect between the Sun and Mars travelling through your sign still at work, it’s probable you will find the energy to venture into new ways of working. Monday’s New Moon marks the start of the Chinese New Year. It might also mark a fresh start for you. It’s probable that there are very important matters to discuss with someone who’s been a long-time colleague or friend. It may be that your relationship now needs to be put on fresh footing. You may recall that very early in 2016 Mercury turned retrograde. Over the next few days it returns to the position it held at the beginning of the year. Many factors suggest that this coming week will be exhilarating for all signs. You might recall that Mercury turned retrograde early in January. This week it returns to degrees first crossed in the first days of 2016. Matters still unresolved from that period are due for review. As it happens, Monday’s New Moon also marks the start of the Chinese New Year. Monday’s New Moon is in your sign. It also happens to mark the start of the Chinese New Year: the Year of the Monkey. As you might expect, this is a key moment and, with promising aspects continuing throughout the week, offers the potential for makeover and laying fresh foundations. Your sign might well benefit from this more than many others. Monday’s New Moon is also the Chinese New Year. It’s said that wearing red at this time, is beneficial and wards off bad luck. You might consider this option as Saturn and Pluto come to a new phase in their cycle. Theirs is a slow cosmic dance and when the two connect, it is usually time to put down fresh foundations. The norm is for these to have a financial basis.

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AGM The Club are holding their AGM this coming Saturday in the Clubhouse at 5.00 PM. Captains Drive In Captain Seamus Nolan and Lady Captain Carmel Fennelly will drive into office on Sunday next. The competition will be a 3 Person Scramble with a shotgun start at 9.30. Members can register at the club house on 0567768122. Draw for teams will be made on Friday 26th. All outstanding membership fees must be paid by Sunday please. Fixture List This year’s fixture list can be viewed on www.mviewgolf.com or at the office. Spring League This years Spring League will commence on weekend 6th March. There will be two groups (e.g. Handicaps 0 – 18 & 19 – 28). The competition will consist of five rounds of Single Stableford with the best four scores to count. At the completion of the five rounds there will be a playoff round in which the top five from each group will take part. All players must put their names on registration sheet by Saturday March 5th and entry fee of 25 euro to be paid in advance. The scoring format for this years competition will be similar to the recent Winter League. For full details see www.mviewgolf.com or contact the clublouse on 0567768122. Golfsure Members please note the Golfsure premium for 2016/17 is €25 per person. The renewal date is 01/04/2016. For more details contact the office on 0567768122. Membership 2016 Membership can now be paid at the golf shop, over the phone or online. Contact 0567768122 or www.mviewgolf. com. Mountain View is celebrating 20 years of golf in Ballyhale in 2016. To celebrate, we have a new Member Celebration Package for full 7 Day Membership for the coming year for €250. Full member renewal is €350 and Distance Membership (Over 60km) is €150. Results Single Stableford (14/2) 1st Seamus O Brien (19) 43 Pts. 2nd Kevin Kelly (14) 42 Pts. 3rd Frank Kavanagh (15) 39 Pts. Diary Sunday Feb 28th Captains Drive In. Tuesday Mar 1st Mountain View Seniors Competition. Wednesday Mar 2nd Ladies Singles Competition. Thursday Mar 3rd MV Seniors 13 Hole Competition. Sunday Mar 6th Spring League Round 1.

Castlecomer ladies The weather has made playing golf difficult this winter so well done to team B winners of the winter league. The spring league starts on Monday February 29th The nine holes lamb competition is in progress at the moment. 2015 Medal winners Bronze Susan Boland Silver Maureen Norton Silver spoon Suzanne Boland Lady captains drive – in Good luck to our incoming Lady captain Ellen Phelan and men’s captain Noel Rothwell, who’s drive -in takes place next Sunday. This is a great morning or afternoon of golf. Please place names on sheet in front hallway March 6th is the ﬁrst Ladies competition -Please put your names on time sheet in ladies locker room.

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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 The RGA held an 8 hole competition on Monday and 24 played. The results in Category A were 1st Michael Power 21 Pts 2nd Michael Somers 18 Pts CB 3rd Gerry Comerford CB and in Category B 1st Joe Kavanagh 20 Pts 2nd Noel Power18 Pts 3rd Seamus Foster 17 Pts. The gentlemen of the RGA held their AGM after the competition. Our weekend competition was held on Sunday only as saturdy was too wet. On Sunday we played a 16 hole stableford singles and the winner on a score of 36 pts was Michael Hickey. Well done to the only winner in the 2s club Liam O’Hara on the 8th. Fixtures Diary weekending 28th February Thursday 25thth February: Senior Ladies, Tee times 10am to 12 am Saturday 27th February: Men’s fourball better ball Sunday 28th February: Men’s fourball better ball Monday 29th February: RGA competition, Tee times 11am to 1pm Course condition update 8 holes were open on Saturday, holes 1-4 and 7-12 and the same on Sunday. At the moment the course has improved and is drying out but a few spots are roped off that the course committee believe need to be protected. Please do take heed of the staked and roped areas around the greens and wet parts of the course. Please do not go past these roped areas, as you will only damage the underlying turf. 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, weather permitting and we are all looking forward to a great day. Sheets are up in the clubhouse for inclusion in the mixed fourperson team scramble event to be held after the Captains drive in. Registration for the competition is between 11am and 11.30 am sharp for a 12am start. The competition will pair a mixed format of high and low handicappers together, it will be by open draw and will be a lovely social event as befits the occasion. It is only €10 for tea/coffee and scone pre competition plus entry to the competition and bacon and cabbage dinner after, fabulous value. This is the first major event on the golf calendar and we look forward to a large turnout for our new Captains. Easter Raffle The Ladies section are once again running their Bumper Easter raffle. It is only €2 per line or €5 for 3 lines and you

will get to win that fabulously sinful ‘EGG’ on display in the foyer. Club Lotto Week 48 Results. Jackpot €850. No’s 2, 3, 6. No Winner. 3 Lucky Dip Winners €30 Each. Noel Hickey, Brian Roche, Michael Gibbs. Sellers. Joe Cuddihy, Paul Norris, John Kirwan. Next Weeks Jackpot €950. Thank You for your Support. Golf joke of the week Stevie Wonder and Tiger Woods are in a bar. Woods turns to Wonder and says: How is the singing career going?” Stevie Wonder replies: “Not too bad! How’s the golf?” Woods replies: “Not too bad, I’ve had some problems with my swing, but I think I’ve got that right now.” Stevie Wonder says: “I always ﬁnd that when my swing goes wrong, I need to stop playing for a while and not think about it. Then, the next time I play, it seems to be all right. Tiger Woods says: “You play golf?” Stevie Wonder says: “Oh, yes, I’ve been playing for years.” And Woods says: “But, you’re blind. How can you play golf if you’re blind?” Wonder replies: “I get my caddy to stand in the middle of the fairway and call to me. I listen for the sound of his voice and play the ball towards him. Then, when I get to where the ball lands, the caddy moves to the green or farther down the fairway and again I play the ball towards his voice.” “But, how do you putt?”, asks Woods. “Well,” says Stevie, “I get my caddy to lean down in front of the hole and call to me with his head on the ground and I just play the ball towards his voice.” Woods asks: “What’s your handicap?” Stevie says, “Well, I’m a scratch golfer.” Woods, incredulous, says to Stevie: “We’ve got to play a round sometime.” Wonder replies: “Well, people don’t take me seriously, so I only play for money, and never play for less than $10,000 a hole.” Woods thinks about it and says, “OK, I’m game for that, when would you like to play?” Stevie says, “Pick a night!”

Gowran Park 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. Sunday 22nd February 2016 – Members 11 Hole Singles 1. Tony Dooley (15) 27pts 2. Alex Dunne (11) 26pts 3. Matty Byrne (16) 26pts Golden Golfers - 15th February 2016, 9 Hole Champagne Scramble 1st Ann Mullins (13) Eamon Kealy (15) Liam Whitely (20) Jim Fisher (22) 45 pts 2nd Kieran Mahon (12) Johnny Greene (16) Eddie Power Fixtures Captain’s Drive In Sunday 28th February Members 18 Hole Competition Sunday 6th March

Kilkenny Joint Captains Drive-in Frank Dalton and Barbara Teehans’ Joint Captains Drive In has been rescheduled for this Sunday February 28th. The Drive In will take place at 10.30am and will be followed by a 4 Person Champagne

kilkennyreporter.ie 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 All people travelling to Spain in March as part of the Fred Daly trip are requested to attend a meeting in the club on Friday February 26th at 6.30pm. It is important that all those intending to travel adults and players alike attend this meeting to ﬁnalise all arrangements. 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. Inter Club Lady Team Managers meeting on Wednesday Feb 23rd at 6.30pm. Men Team Managers meeting on Thursday Feb 24th at 7.30pm. Course update Hollow Coring took place on Monday and the course should reopen on Wednesday. Thanks to those volunteers who turned up on Monday and Tuesday for the general clean up and divot repair session. There has been a marked improvement in the repairing of pitch marks recently but we would ask all members to a take a look at www.youtube.com on your computers and input divot repair where you will see a very good video on how to properly repair a pitch mark. If properly repaired and the divot addressed from all four sides and pushed back in towards the centre there should not be a visible mark of clay on the surface. If anyone cannot access “You Tube” please call into the office some day and we will show on the putting green. The Ladies competition this week will take place Wednesday 24th. Results Fred Daly Fundraiser Sat Feb 20th & Sun Feb 21st (4 Person Team 2 Scores Counting) Cathal McDonald (8) Shane Knox (17) Tomas O’Dowd (9) Thomas Kelly (15) 93 pts Brian Cullen (11) Pat Kearns (16) Jim Meredith (21) Martin Kelly (28) 92 pts David Walsh (18) James Walsh (20) Cyril Lawlor Callan (16) Tony Dooley (20) 91 pts (B9) Eddie Power (+1) James Walsh (15) Jack Walsh (8) Patrick O’Shea (9) 91 pts Eileen Duggan (16) Richard Duggan (2) Harry Duggan (2) Richard Louis Duggan (5) 90 pts Prize presentation will take place on Friday February 26th at 6pm. All people travelling to Spain in March as part of the Fred Daly trip are requested to attend a meeting in the club on Friday February 26th at 6.30pm after the prize presentation, is important that all those intending to travel adults and players alike attend this meeting to ﬁnalise all arrangements. Mens Saturday Crosscard P J Martin (9) Tadgh Donohue (13) John Geoghegan (14) Kieran Wall (4) 62 pts (B7) (66-4) Pat Walshe (12) Seamus Rochford (10) Brian Cullen (9) 62 pts Martin Duggan (13) Myles McCabe (25) John Quane (15) 60 pts Two’s Club Sat Feb 13th & Sun Feb 14th

Pat O’Grady at 6th & 17th, Derek Kinahan, Tony Butler, Paddy Crotty at 6th, Frank Dalton, Tommy Walton, Padraig Keegan, Joe Fitzpatrick at 15th, Norman Williams, Michael Keenan, Daragh McNamara, Ivan Dunne, Rory Conlon, Mark Shortall, Noel Power, Brendan Hogan, Thomas Walsh at 17th. Each Two is worth €16.20 and is credited in the Pro Shop. Senior Men No Competition Thursday February 18th Next Competition Thursday February 25th 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 15/2/2016 1st John King & Brendan McIntyre, 2nd Joan O’Sullivan & Mary Bradshaw, 3rd Willie & Eithne Murphy, 4th Gene O’Brien & Ann Lee. Yoga Yoga sessions continue on Wednesdays at 10.30am each week. Snooker Kieran Wall & John Geoghegan defeated Anthony & Paul Cleere by two frames to one in the final of the Mens Snooker Doubles. In a very tight and closely contested match Kieran & John lost the first frame but recovered to take the next two. It was reported that Kieran was seen doing a Denis Taylor impression (running around the table with the cue held over his head) after sinking the decisive black in the third frame. The first round of the singles was due for completion by February 14th. There are four first round matches outstanding, please complete as soon as possible. The second is due for completion by 5th March. Fixtures Tuesday Feb 23rd, Closed Hollow Coring Wednesday Feb 24th, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies Competition Thursday Feb 25th, 9.30 – 11.00 Senior Ladies Competition, 11.00 – 1.30 Senior Mens Competition, 1:30 – 2:30 Members Friday Feb 26th, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Saturday Feb 27th, 8.00 – 9.00 Members Time, 1pm Mens Crosscard, Sign in at 12.45 for shotgun start at 1pm. 1.40 – 2.10 Ladies 9 & 13 Hole Competition. Sunday Feb 28th, 10.30 Joint captains Drive In (Shotgun Start encompassing all 18 holes.) Monday Feb 29th 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Tuesday Mar 1st,, 8.20 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies Competition, 11.00 – 11.30 Visitors Wednesday Mar 2nd, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time LADIES CLUB SECTION GOLF NOTES Results & Fixtures All the players for the competition last week played on Sunday. 1st; Bridie McGarry (8) 27pts 2nd; Aimee Cleere (23) 26pts Best Gross ; Mary Leahy Browne (3) 20 Gross pts 3rd; Margaret Harmer (34) 26pts There was no Senior Ladies competition on Thursday. There is a Team Managers Meeting on Wednesday 24th at 6.30pm. Presentation of prizes will take place on Tuesday 1st March at 6pm. All prize winners of competitions from 5th January to date to attend please. Silver and Bronze medal winners will be presented with their medals also.

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LEAGUE ROUND 2

with his late, late killer shots

Come on the Cats: Jim Dwyer, Caden Byrne and Cara Campbell

Jim Dwyer, Aoibhinn O’Neill, PJ O’Neill, Caoimhe O’Neill, Shane Carroll, Cormac Griffin and Terry Kelly All pics: Vicky Comerford

Kilkenny in control

No room for error

Powerful Walter Walsh

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