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Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY, 2 MARCH, 2016

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2 MARCH 2016 Kilkenny Reporter

Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY, 2 MARCH, 2016

T: 056 7795051 E: sales@kilkennyreporter.ie

It's agony and ecstasy: Now for the big war JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@ GMAIL.COM

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Party girls: Ciara Holden and Julianne Malone who have celebrated their 21st birthdays Pic: Donal Foley

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Big guns battle it out at business end JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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Warm welcome for Martin McGuinness Pics: Vicky Comerford

John McGuinness is shouldered high by supporters

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Great friends celebrate 21st birthdays together JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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Party girls: South Kilkenny friends of two local girls celebrated in style at a joint birthday party in Hugginstown on Saturday Pic: Donal Foley

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HEARING IS THE KEY TO GOOD HEALTH We often take good hearing for granted and just accept that, like our eyesight, it can fade over time. However, new studies suggest hearing loss can be linked to major health issues like memory problems and heart disease, so it might be time to listen up and get serious about your ears.

If you have problems hearing, get a

FREE HEARING TEST Talk to your local expert today Stephen Kelly & Gavin Johnson Your local Hearing Aid Audiologists in:

1 James Street House, James Street, Kilkenny

Phone: 056 776 3941 Quote ref: LUSI9023

Freephone 1800 882 884 www.hiddenhearing.ie

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Left: At the launch of Strictly St Lachtainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dancing in the community hall, Freshford were Suzanne Meagher and Emma Maher Above: A crowded community hall for the launch of Strictly St Lachtainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dancing Right: Contestants Nicky Grace and Ann Davis take to the ï¬&#x201A;oor

SOUTH EASTERN

Public Consultation Day 35(/,0,1$5< 237,216 72 0$1$*( )/22' 5,6. )5(6+)25' &R .LONHQQ\ Date

Monday 7th March 2016

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1:00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00pm

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Freshford Community Centre, The Square, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny

Are you at risk of flooding? A public consultation is being held on developing options to manage ï¬&#x201A;ood risk in your area. Your comments on the preliminary options would be most welcome. These will be on display on the day. For more information, please visit the project website: ZZZ VRXWKHDVWFIUDPVWXG\ LH

In partnership with:

Comhairle Chontae Chill Chainnigh Kilkenny County Council

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Love is . . . Successful General Election candidate, John Paul Phelan with his mother, Mary, right and his partner, Claire McTernan Pic: Vicky Comerford

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St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day needs your help

Adult learners enjoy Wit and Wisdom! At Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) Adult Learner Information Evening were Mabel McManus, WIT and Paul Eustace, Kilkenny Pics: Patrick Browne

Jim Kennington, Piltown County Kilkenny and Michelle Walsh, WIT Student Ambassador

Lorraine Flood WIT and William Roche Kilkenny

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John Smith of Bord Gáis Energy presents a plaque for the new library at Kilkenny and Carlow Contact offices in St Canice’s Neighbourhood Centre to Eleanor Doyle

Representing Kilkenny and Carlow Contact were Eleanor Doyle, Co-ordinator, KC Contact, centre, Mary Colclough, Community Development Worker and Trish Butler, Intern

Pictured with the plaque are, from left, Mary Colclough, Community Development Worker, Roisin O’Donnell, representing the beneﬁciaries of the service, John Smith, Bord Gáis, Eleanor Doyle, Breda Henry, volunteer and Trish Butler

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Passion as local schools clash

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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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It might be an excellent idea to create a vision board and to have these images displayed prominently. As of March 1st, the opportunity to lay the foundations of a new system increases considerably. You may remember that for some years now the planet Uranus has been passing through your sign. This has no doubt coincided with the need to do things differently and to take as much charge of your own destiny as is possible. This week begins with an alignment of the Sun and Neptune in the sign of Pisces. This is likely to bring out the idealist in many people. You may notice a surge of creative energy that was perhaps began late last week but as of this Monday takes on urgency. Yours is one of the Earth signs of the zodiac and focusing on the practical brings out the best in you. There’s little doubt that you are good at ideas. Over the last few years, with Neptune passing through another of the Mutable signs, there may have been times when you’ve felt swamped and exhausted by considering options. At one level, you might even have felt all at sea. Of course, that could still be the case. Yet you probably know, that there is no turning back, and that presently the key is to hold onto a vision born late last year. For the greater part of this working week, the Moon is passing through an area of your solar chart associated with routine. There is high probability, that the day-to-day grind will have your full attention. Of course, it is always possible you will be called in to give extra assistance because someone is taken ill, or has taken on more than they can reasonably achieve. It’s not always easy to live in the moment, especially when you’re surrounded by mess and muddle. It might seem to you that nothing is coherent or organised. Getting a handle on even just one area of your life would surely make things easier.You may be pleasantly surprised by the assistance of someone born under one of the other Fixed signs of the zodiac who has clearly decided that things cannot go as on as they are and that some form of spring clean needs to take place It wouldn’t be so surprising if routine and general working matters had most of your attention. You are perhaps aware that others are moving in full-on creative mode and that it won’t be long before a mass of new projects are headed your way. Hold the thought that as of next weekend Mars will be moving across the base of your solar chart.

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Tuesday, March 1st, is also Last Quarter Moon. You could view this as a staging post for a project where momentum has gained since last September. It’s highly likely that this will reach successful conclusion by your birthday this year and that this will be in part due to the assistance of someone born under Taurus. This should prove an excellent week for information gathering. Given that you may be asked to take on extra travelling - or shift desks or something similar - next week, the need to know exactly where things will be and who your supporters are will surely be helpful. What’s stated on Tuesday is probably not set in stone. It would be wise to be prepared for the unexpected - which may well involve either spreadsheets or technology. Next weekend, Mars enters your sign. From then, it should be all systems go with you very much in the driving seat. For now it might be a good idea to harness energies and do as much preplanning as possible. On Tuesday, there is a Last Quarter Moon in your sign: usually an excellent for tidying up loose ends. It may well be that there are final decisions to be made about designs or organisation. Time pressure may be considerable. March 1st is also the Last Quarter Moon. This usually marks a staging post on projects that began a little more than two years ago. In this instance, it may be that the foundations were inadequate. You may not have been responsible for the early work, but it does seem likely that you will be asked to bring the matter to a successful conclusion. By the end of this week, the planet Mars will have left the apex of your solar chart. It returns there at the end of May and accents this of important area once again all the way through to August. This area is all about aims objectives, property and career. Yes, it is possible that if you push hard enough you will achieve a desire before the weekend. It is probable though that revision will be required in a few months’ time. The Last Quarter Moon on Tuesday, March 1st, is important in that it should mark the last staging post to a sequence of events that began approximately two years ago. By the end of 2016, this particular part of your life journey should be at an end. For many signs, this week may find involvement in a clearing-up exercise. It might suit you to get involved in a spring clean.

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Murt Power: Ready for the toss Pics: Vicky Comerford

The tools of the Pitch â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Toss trad e, a tosser stick and an old half penny

Old handball alleys were in this area

That was the way to Mrs Freeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Orchard, said Murt with a wry smile

St Riochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local graveyard is beautifully kept by Tom Reade

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Joint ďŹ rst prize: The Eddie Gray Memorial Cup went to Castlecomer Community School and Kilkenny College. Adjudicator Niall Crowley presented the cup to Lauren Brennan, Kilkenny College, Rachel Foyle and Megan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan from Castlecomer Community School

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Jack â&#x20AC;&#x2122; n Jillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a unisex Hair salon located on Patrick Street Kilkenny. Jack and Jills is now offering free consultations on Easilocks hair extensions - no glue, no heat and no damage. Jack and Jill also has great deals on hair cuts, styling, colour services and blowdries. Call 056 7751600 to book your consultation.

A cryptic message from the past leads James Bond (Daniel Craig) to Mexico City and Rome, where he meets the beautiful widow (Monica Bellucci) of an infamous criminal. After infiltrating a secret meeting, 007 uncovers the existence of the sinister organization SPECTRE. Needing the help of the daughter of an old nemesis, he embarks on a mission to find her. As Bond ventures toward the heart of SPECTRE, he discovers a chilling connection between himself and the enemy (Christoph Waltz) he seeks.

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Auralia Cosmetic Clinic Auralia is a leading cosmetic surgery provider for the Irish Market. Established in November 2001, it now has three high quality clinics and a state-of-the-art Hospital. The clinics are located in Park West Dublin, Kilkenny and Limerick. All clinics offer a wide range of cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures. Auralia Cosmetic Clinic prides itself in patient care. All of their surgeons are Irish Medical Council registered and are all specialists in their given field. Visit www. auralia.ie for more information.

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I Like It When You Sleep by The 1975 When a band conquers the charts with a fun but inoffensive debut album, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect them to return with a 17-track follow-up that tempers pop tunes with swampy post-rock instrumentals and references mental health, religion, addiction, loneliness and fame. But The 1975, whose self-titled debut hit number one in 2013, arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t concerned with playing it safe on new album, I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It.

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Minogue Furniture

Plants vs Zombies

Minogue furniture is an Irish owned and Irish run family business with emphasis on top class personal service and high quality furniture at the right price. Visit minoguefurniture. com to view their great selection of sofas, mattresses, flooring, accessories and living room, dining room and bedroom furniture. Minogue Furniture is located on Sleaty Road Graiguecullen, Co. Carlow.

Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 still pits potted plants against zombie scientists and seed shooting sunflowers against undead quarterbacks, only this time it takes the form of a third-person shooter spread across a load of different maps and game modes. On top of the classic team deathmatch, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also kill confirmed - where kills only count if you collect orbs from fallen enemies - and even a mode where you try to detonate an exploding gnome in your opponentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s base.

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Baby Boom

The Brothers Grimsby

Baby Boom Nursery Shop was established in 1999 and is an independent Irish owned nursery store. Baby Boom is located on Parliament Street, Kilkenny. The store stocks most of the best leading brands in baby nursery furniture and equipment including carseats, prams, buggies, bedding, health and safety and feeding equipment. Their friendly staff always try to provide the best service possible for expectant parents. Visit babyboom.ie for more details

Dimwitted Nobby (Sacha Baron Cohen) lives in an English fishing town with his loving girlfriend (Rebel Wilson) and nine children. For the last 28 years, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been searching for his long-lost brother Sebastian (Mark Strong). When the two finally reunite, Nobby finds out that his sibling is a top MI6 agent whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just uncovered a sinister plot. Wrongfully accused and on the run, Sebastian now realizes that he needs Nobbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help to save the world and prove his innocence.

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Brooklyn by Colm Toibin Colm Toibinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2009 novel has had a resurgence due to its Oscar-nominated film adaptation staring Saoirse Ronan. Hauntingly beautiful and heartbreaking, Colm TĂłibĂnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sixth novel, Brooklyn, is set in Brooklyn and Ireland in the early 1950s, when one young woman crosses the ocean to make a new life for herself.

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NOTICE OF SIGNIFICANT FURTHER INFORMATION AND REVISED PLANS ON CURRENT PLANNING APPLICATION P.15/401 I Sharon Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Brien intend to submit revised plans to Kilkenny County Council on planning application P.15/401 ( Permission to build an extension to existing shed/barn consisting of a lean-to hay shed and all associated site development works ) at Annamult, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny to now include: (a) Retention Permission of stables and extended shed/barn (b) Retention Permission of all elevational changes. 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.

I, Sighle Hennessy intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Planning Permission to build a two storey dwelling house, detached garage, effluent treatment system and percolation area, private bore well, new entrance and all associated site development works and the proposed location of this development is located within the curtilage of a protected structure C372 NIAH reference 12402108 at Paulstown, 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.

I, Micheal Moloney wish to apply to the above authority on behalf of John Lanigan for full planning permission to construct an overground effluent storage tank and associated works at Rossaneny, Windgap, 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\ &RXQFLO Planning Permission is sought by Robbie and Siobhan Webster to construct a single storey extension to the side of their existing dwelling, elevational and internal modifications and all associated site developments works at Derryview, Conahy, 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\ &RXQFLO We, Michael & Conor Murphy intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Planning Permission to build an agricultural cow unit consisting of cubicle beds, passage ways, internal cattle crush, underground slurry storage tanks and all associated site development works at Banse Glebe, Kilmanagh, 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.

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.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO I Aidan Kelly Agricultural Design & Planning Services (085 7466211) intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council on behalf of my client Seamus Hennessy. Permission to construct a (i) Calf house (ii) two walled silage slabs with aprons (iii) slatted tank (iv)dung stead and all associated site works at Coolnaleen, Clogh, 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 9.00 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 (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application.

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO We, Rence Ltd intend to apply to Kilkenny County Council for Planning Permission to construct a new commercial/industrial entrance to access my lands and all associated site development works at Hebron Industrial Estate, Hebron Road, Leggettsrath West, 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.

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There was a fantastic turnout for the first major event of the year at the traditional driving-in ceremony on Sunday last 28th February, with a record 36 teams taking part in the scramble. Captains John O’Driscoll and Kerri Bolger took to the 1st tee at 10.00 a.m. a little nervously but confident of a good strike-off. They enjoyed favourable drives hopefully leading to a great years’ golf ahead. The drive-in was followed by a 4 person scramble with a shotgun start at 10.30 a.m. The winners on the day shot a marvelous 10 under gross in testing conditions, Tony Dunne, Eamonn Bolger, Michael Delahunty and Tom Dack took top spot with 2nd place going to John Maher, Larry Comerford, Christy Delaney and Joan Murphy. An enjoyable social evening took place after the golf where Liam O’Dwyer made presentations to the 2015 prizewinners. Mixed Matchplay Winners - Kate Hennessy & Morgan Farrell Runners up – Nora Barron & Bobby Baron Men’s Fourball Matchplay Winners – Joe Sweeney & Alex Dunne Runners up – James Doyle & John Barcoe Men’s Matchplay Winner Winner – Pat Hynes Golfer of the Year Richie Lowry Sunday 6th March – Mens Weekly Competition We hope to have our first 18 Hole Singles of the year on Sunday next 6th March. Timesheet is open online or through the golf office 056 7726699. Remember no golf on Saturday 5th due to race meeting. Course Work Spring Aeration Program - greens have been aerated and with some reasonably dry weather forecast, it is hoped to have them back to their best within a short time. EASTER BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND - OPEN 3 PERSON RUMBLE – Sat 26th - Mon 28th March Gowran Park are delighted to announce that an Open 3 Person Rumble will be held over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend - Saturday 26th/Sun 27th/Monday 28th March. Timesheets are available online or you can contact the Golf Office 056 7726699 Golden Golfers - 22nd February, 11 Hole Champagne Scramble 1st Tommy Bolger (13), Pat Staunton (17), Liam Whitely (20), Gay Latchford (23) 61 pts 2nd Gerry Doyle (12), Pat Murphy (20), Pat Nolan (21), Miriam Meany (36) 53 pts 3rd Liam O’Dwyer (12), John Greene (16), Maura Coe (23), Margie Maher (36) 51 pts Ladies Weekly Competition - Wednesday 24th February 2016 1st Eithne Byrne (28) 18pts c/back 2nd Valerie Gallagher (17) 18pts c/back 3rd Gay Lachford (22) 18pts c/back InterClub Schedule We played Killerig in the Barton Practice tournament on Saturday 27th February and won 3 matches and lost 3 matches. Next up is Borris in a couple of weeks. Golfsure Insurance Don’t forget to take out the Golfsure Personal Insurance. Only €27 which can be paid any time in the golf office.

Kilkenny Annual Subscriptions Members are reminded that annual subscriptions and are now overdue for payment with last Monday February 29th being the deadline.

Results JOINT CAPTAINS FRANK DALTON & BARBARA TEEHANS DRIVE IN SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28TH Winners; Jim Ryan (15) Roger Ryan (21) Matt Ruth (16) Imelda Pollock (36) 76 pts 2. Eddie Power (+1) John King (16) Aimee Cleere (23) Audrey Marnell (35) 73 pts 3. Aidan Phelan (10) Eugene Coyne (19) Ben McGarry (15) Grainne Parker (24) 72 pts (B6) 4. Ronan Kelleher (6) John Quane (17) Catherine Keane (23) Marcella O’Regan (30) 72 pts 5. Paddy Smee (14) P J Martin (9) Toni Hayes (20) Phil Cooke (27) 71 pts (B6) MENS STAURDAY CROSSCARD SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27TH Liam Cody (10) Gus Carey (9) Billy Burke (12) Paddy Smee (14) 73 pts (B7) Rob Kearney (14) Tony Butler (12) Michael Daly (16) Michael Kinchella (16) 73 pts P J Martin (9) John Burke (7) Maurice Ryan (11) John Geoghegan (14) 70 pts (B7) P J O’Reilly (12) Seamus Rochford (10) Ben McGarry (15) Henk Van Der Puil (28) 70 pts Dermot Doyle (7) Bernie Clarke (13) Conor O’Shea (13) Tommy Walton (12) 66 pts Crosscard this Saturday March 5th, sign in at 1.30 for 1.45 Shotgun start. Please note later time start. SENIOR MEN RESULTS Thursday February 25th Mick O’Flynn (16) Martin Mullane (18) Gerry Bowe (23) 70 pts (66+4) Frank Coyne (15) Kevin Donohue (18) Mick Crotty (19) Tony Joyce (27) 67 pts Brian Cullen (11) Noel O’Sullivan (18) Joe O’Driscoll (26) Michael Cody (22) 67 pts (B6) Billy Burke (12) Frank Bradbury (17) Reay Brandon (21) Chris Kelly (22) 67 pts (B6) Matt Ruth (16) Brian Keane (21) Tom Reade (27) Joe Ledwidge (25) 67 pts Pat Collins (12) Andy Hughes (19) Brendan McIntyre (22) Paddy Halley (26) 66 pts (B6) Eddie Guilfoyle (16) William B Murphy (17) Philip O’Neill (23) Eddie Geraghty (24) 66 pts Next Competition Thursday March 3rd 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 22nd February. 1st Mary Bradshaw & Terry Harmer, Joint 2n Brendan McIntyre & John King and Martina Naughton & Mary Rice, 3rd Barbara Teehan & Breda Kavanagh. Yoga Yoga session on Wednesday March 2nd at 10.30pm, this is the ﬁnal Yoga session of this season. Fixtures Tuesday Mar 1st, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies Competition, 11.00 – 11.30 Visitors Wednesday Mar 2nd, 11.00 – 11.15 Schools Match, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Thursday Mar 3rd , 9.30 – 11.00 Senior Ladies Competition, 11.00 – 1.30 Senior Mens Competition, 1:30 – 2:30 Members Friday Mar 4th, 9.30 – 10.30 St Kierans College 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Saturday Mar 5th, 8.00 – 9.00 Members Time, 9.00 – 10.30 Mens & Ladies 18 Hole Competition. 10.30 – 12.20 Visitors, 1.45 pm Mens Crosscard, Sign in at 1.30 for shotgun start at 1.45 pm. Sunday Mar 6th, 7.30 – 2.45 Mens & Ladies 18 Hole Competition, Mens March Monthly Medal & Ladies 9 &18 Hole Competition Monday Mar 7th, 10.00 -11.30 Mens March Monthly Medal, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Tuesday Mar 8th, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies Competition. Wednesday Mar 9th, 11.00 – 12.15 Visitors (Vintners Outing) 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time LADIES CLUB SECTION GOLF NOTES RESULTS & FIXTURES 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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Captains Drive In Seamus and Carmel Drive-In to office On Sunday morning last Mountain View members

started their 2016 golfing year when incoming joint Captains Seamus Nolan and Carmel Fennelly held their Captain’s Drive-In. Both captains had good drives straight down the first fairway after which 57 people took part in a 3 person team scramble. The members enjoyed their game on what an overcast but dry day with conditions perfect for golf. The presentation of the prizes took place in the clubhouse after refreshments and Captains Seamus and Carmel expressed their delight with the huge number that took part. Course management and in particular course superintendent Edward Power was thanked for the immaculate condition of the course. The winners were 1st. Bobby O Brien, Jim Dunne, Paddy O Brien 62.5. 2nd Eugene Malone, Seamus Fitzpatrick, Tom Walsh 63.1. 3rd Michael hoyne, Christy Donovan, Simon Williams 63.5. AGM The AGM of Mountain View Golf Club took place in the clubhouse on Saturday night last. Captain Seamus Nolan thanked the O Neill family and the office staff for their support during the year with club competitions and in house club procedures. He also complimented the O Neill family on the provision of the new toilets and shower rooms. A huge tribute was paid by Seamus to greenkeeper Edward Power for providing a fantastic course for members to play. Edward was also complimented by the committee and members alike for the condition and maintenance of the greens throughout the year. A letter from outgoing President Jimmy Fitzpatrick who was unable to attend was read out to the meeting. He thanked the club and committee members for what he described as a fantastic year. Jimmy thanked the O’Neill family for providing such a fabulous golf course in the present economic climate. Michael O’Neill then addressed the meeting and outlined all the work that had been done throughout the year both on the course and within the club. He thanked Seamus Nolan and Jimmy Fitzpatrick for their leadership throughout the year and a special word of thanks to Jim Dunne the Handicap Secretary. Seniors Captain Michael Hoyne was thanked for his excellent reign. He also thanked Edward Power and the office staff for their dedication throughout the year. Green keeper Edward Power told the meeting that he hoped the new tee box on the 10th would be ready for play by the end of June. The election of officers and the incoming committee were as follows :- Incoming Captain is, Seamus Nolan, Secretary is Bee O’Grady, Handicap Secretary is Jim Dunne. President is JJ Holohan, Seniors Captain is Bobby O Brien, Competition Secretary is Keith Kavanagh, Treasurer is Michael O’Neill, Committee members are John Coleman, Frank Kavanagh, Michael Dobbyn, Edward Power, Keith Kavanagh and Michael Waugh. Handicap Committee Jim Dunne, Seamus Nolan and Michael Dobbyn. Spring League This years Spring League will commences this weekend. 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. Diary Sunday Mar 6th Spring League Round 1. Tuesday Mar 8th Mountain View Seniors Competition. Wednesday Mar 9th Ladies Singles Competition. Thursday Mar 10th MV Seniors 13 Hole Competition. Sunday Mar 13th Monthly Medal.

Callan 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. Men’s Competitions The RGA held an 8 hole competition on Monday and 24 played. The results in Category A were 1st Paddy Grace 20 Pts 2nd Eamon Holohan 18 Pts CB 3rd Martin Maher 17 Pts and in Category B 1st Padraigh McMurrow 21 Pts 2nd Tony Drennan 21 Pts CB 3rd Paul Coogan 18 Pts. On Wednesday we had a great turnout for the 12

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Ann O'Shea (Lady Captain) Nigel Dagg (Captain) hole stableford competition which was won by 1st Ned O’Brien 28pts 2nd Darran Comerford 26pts and we had 3 winners in the 2’s Club: Ned O’Brien, Pat O’Keeffe & Joe Madigan all on the 4th. On Sunday we played a 12 hole stableford singles and we had a good turnout of players. Ladies Competitions The ladies held their 8 hole competition on Tuesday and the winner was Mary D Grace with 16 Pts 2nd was Anne Hickey on 15 Pts. Fixtures Diary weekending 6th March: Thursday 3rd February: Senior Ladies, Tee times 10am to 12 am Saturday 5th February: Men’s fourball better ball Sunday 6th February: Men’s fourball better ball Monday7th February: RGA competition, Tee times 11am to 1pm Course condition update 12 holes were open on Saturday, holes 1-12 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. In the interests of all members we would ask everyone to please repair their pitch marks and all divots taken as we have a fabulous course and it is up to us keep it that way. 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 The Captains drive in on Saturday last was a fabulous day with a great turnout of members and family friends to welcome in our two new captains for 2016. Captains Nigel Dagg and Ann O’Neill had one of the biggest and best-supported drive in’s seen over the last number of years. The Champagne 4 person mixed scramble afterwards was well supported with over 80 participants in a highly enjoyable event followed by a gorgeous meal for all in the clubhouse. The winners of the scramble on a score of 33.7 over 12 holes were 1st Joe Madigan, Michael Shortall, Rita O’Neill, Stella Tennyson 2nd Anna Corr, Teresa O’Neill, Kieran Ryan, John Millea on 35.2 and 3rd Anne Wymess, Rose Brophy, Martin Maher, Denis Collins on 36.6. Golf Lessons If you are interested in improving your golf we have a fantastic offer at the moment with 4 golf lessons for only €40 for male and female members. Beginners Lessons for both male and female will be commencing April 16th. Please contact Margaret in the office on 056-7725136 to register. Easter Raffle The ladies section of the club are again running the Bumper Easter raffle. It is only €2 per line or €5 for 3 lines and you will get to win that fabulously egg on display in the foyer. Club Lotto Week 49 Results the Jackpot was €950. No’s drawn 3, 10, 29. No Winner. 3 Lucky Dip Winners €30 Each. Jim Buggy, Sharan Donoghue, James Barry. Sellers. John Butler (Shop), John Cahill, John Kirwan. Next Weeks Jackpot €1050. Thank You for your Support. Ladies Spring League Entry form for the 2016 ladies spring league is on the desk in the ladies locker room. All ladies interested in playing please put your name on the list now starting date will be advised shortly.

2 MARCH 2016 Kilkenny Reporter

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2 MARCH 2016 Kilkenny Reporter

Sport

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