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Kilkenny Reporter WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3 2014

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It is a venue that reflects the Passion and Soul of Spanish cooking fused with the best Artisan ingredients we can source both in Ireland and in Spain

GEORGINA CAMPBELL’S “This is definitely a place to try when next visiting Kilkenny: There is a great buzz about the restaurant, the food is interesting, tasty and temptingly presented – and the staff really want you to enjoy it”.

TOM DOORLEY “The yardstick by which to measure true tapas” ANY GIVEN FOOD “Portions are plentiful, atmosphere has a good buzz about it, food tastes and is presented great, staff ultra friendly”

friary street, kilkenny reservations: +353 56 7703644 www.thesaltyard.ie

Open Wednesday - Friday, Lunch: 12.30pm - 3.00pm and Tuesday - Friday Dinner, 6.00pm - 9.30pm

DECLAN BUGGY Building Contractor Tel: 087 668 6391

Email: info@declanbuggy.com http://www.declanbuggy.com

GERRY KENNY

Heating & Plumbing Contractor Owning, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny 087 245 5690 051 -643420 Email: phillykenny@gmail.com

THOMAS TRAIT ELECTRICAL

Keatingstown, Thornback Road Kilkenny 056 7767926 087-6695079

KILKENNY GATES LTD.

Lissnafunchin, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Tel: 056 7767138 Email. Kilkennygates@gmail.com

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Following our very successful launch and first six months in business, we offer a special thanks to the team who made it all happen

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Jerpoint Glass: Fruity by name and nature! Glassblower James Long of Thomastown, one of the craftsmen at Jerpoint Glass Studio

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Message of hope as Jobs Club lauded JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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CROSSWORDS The first letter of each answer is written next to its clue in alphabetical order. One letter has already been entered. Can you find the words then fit them correctly into the grid?

Before negotiating what could be a brilliantly successful curve as the Moon becomes Full at the end of the week, it seems you’ll have to face a tricky dilemma: namely that you don’t want to be beholden to anyone, want to be free to accept a challenge – and yet. The need to know more, to understand precisely what’s gone wrong and how others intend to put things right could be so strong early in the week. Though others may be keen to get started (and finished), what you need to know is that they know what they’re doing. By the end of what promises to be a hugely busy and exciting week you could be in the spotlight – and not just because the Full Moon is in your sign (6th). Thanks to both your inspired vision and considerable hard work, you could arrive at a professional turning point. It’s entirely possible that someone close has come as far as they can with a particular task or project and that early this week they need to say so. You’ve probably seen this coming and might even be supportive of the idea of drawing a line in the sand. By next Saturday’s Full Moon Mars will have arrived in your opposite sign and yes, around then you may find others HUGELY demanding. Given that it’s your style to be generous, it might be wise to be careful what you promise early in the week just in case you can’t deliver. It would be entirely normal in any early December period to experience both career and family chaos. This year that feeling could come early: coinciding with next Saturday’s Full Moon and positive phase in two other major cycles.

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Though it’s probable that there’s MUCH going on at home base, it’s equally likely that career matters will demand full attention in the days leading into Saturday’s Full Moon. The fusion by Mercury with the Sun on Monday suggests a turning point will be reached. Venus begins her annual journey through your sign and the accent turns to partnerships and those who shares your dreams. You may be ready to talk about worries that have escalated in recent weeks. Given that Mercury has been retrograde in Libra. Next Saturday’s Full Moon follows a key aspect between Venus and Jupiter and yes, you and someone close could have something to celebrate. True, this is most likely to be on the romantic front. In business terms too though joy and success seems to be in the air – possibly as a result of a partner’s salesmanship. Mars leaves your sign later this week but, before doing so, there’s a fusion between the Sun and Mercury. It may be that you’ve been fighting to have someone listen to an idea for weeks. Now it seems they’ve at last ‘got it’. Just ahead of Saturday’s Full Moon, Mars moves into your sign. Before then there’s the possibility of an altercation with a neighbour or colleague whom you may feel is acting quite illogically. By the weekend they may well agree that you were ‘right’ all along. On Saturday (December 6th), a Full Moon across the back-bone of your solar chart follows a positive aspect between Venus and Jupiter: implying fun and games. True, this could be linked to the ‘normal’ social activity at this time of year.

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)LOP 7KH %DEDGRRN Easily the best horror film of 2014. But bolstered by knockout performances, and a mind-bending narrative, The Babadook is so much more. It’s one of the best films of the year. Occasionally, audiences are given a horror movie so raw with emotion, so provocative in its themes, and so sophisticated in its scares that it raises the bar on the genre. Jennifer Kent’s The Babadook is such a film. Delivering a gut-punch of dread, while unfurling a taboo topic with unflinching portrayals, it’ll leave you breathless. Essie Davis stars as Amelia, a widowed single-mom who is struggling to raise her 10-year-old son, Sam (Noah Wiseman), alone. The boy has behavioral problems that isolate her from friends and family, but his new obsession about monsters invading their home is pushing Amelia to the brink. Things go from bad to unbearable when Sam dis-

7KH ,PLWDWLRQ *DPH Morten Tydlum’s The Imitation Game is a first-rate biopic, a thrilling espionage game that’s beautifully crafted and acted. To speak the film’s language – one of codes cracked by mathematicians – the movie equates. It’s also every bit as touching, tragic and romantic as it is intelligent and compelling. And yes, for those who keep track of these annual marathons, it is (or should be) an Oscar contender. Picture, director, screenplay, supporting actress and actor all seem to be in play. Particularly Best Actor – yes, “Cumberbitches” – for Benedict Cumberbatch’s calculated, lean, strong and confident portrayal of brilliant mathematician Alan Turing, who is recruited by the British government during time of war to help decipher Enigma, the machine the Germans use to encode their messages. To crack Enigma might mean to drastically shorten the war. But there is a lot more happening in The Imitation Game then the war effort. “Pay attention,” we are warned, in a Sherlock-y, Khan tone. Alan Turing has secrets. Everyone has secrets at play in The Imitation Game, from the military brass who recruit

T u r ing to the MI6 agent (Mark Strong) who shadows his progress. But few are quite as damaging, as life-altering as Turing’s secrets can (and will) be. If you know history, you know the progressing of this story. The Imitation Game guards its reveal until the one-hour mark, so I’ll steer clear of it for now. It will be a major talking point as the ﬁlm begins to roll out and play to larger audiences. For now, here’s what I’m comfortable telling you. It’s Cumber-

batch’s show, but everyone thrives. It is a beautifully shot, expertly crafted period drama. It’s guilty at times of succumbing to the melodramas that most awards contenders pack. But the thick tension of the shady espionage – and the eventual explanation of Alan’s beloved Christopher – help this brilliant, engrossing and largely amazing biopic connect on a mathematical and emotional level. This is something special, without a doubt.

covers a pop-up book, “Mister Babadook,” that unleashes a relentless and evil creature only Sam can see. The narrative of mother versus monster is a recurring one in horror. However, the sickening and mesmerizing twist here is that Amelia hates her son. She loves him, too. But having lost her husband the day Sam was born, her child’s need for her is suffocating, sometimes literally so, as he claws himself around her as he sleeps, one small hand clutching her throat! Disliking your child is a topic too taboo for most to ever say aloud. But this wickedly smart thriller takes a cue from its littler terror and grabs the concept by the throat, and won’t let go. The Babadook is writer-director Jennifer Kent’s first feature-length film. And that’s absolutely insane. Her skill for film language, establishing set geography, developing tension, and creating complex characters is far be-

yond what you’d expect from a first-timer. The Babadook is damn-near perfect. And horror connoisseurs better take notice. She paints her film in cool colors, reminiscent of dark fairy tales. The corners of rooms are inky with threatening shadows. Under her direction, a quiet suburban home becomes a claustrophobic cave. The sound design throbs with danger and doom, from thumps on the walls to the goose-bump-inducing whisper of the name “Ba-ba-dook!” The creature design of her titular beast is instantly iconic. With scares that will have audiences hiding behind their hands or shrieking for help, The Babadook is easily the best horror film of 2014. But bolstered by knockout performances, and a mind-bending narrative beautifully shot and colored, The Babadook is so much more. It’s one of the best films of the year.

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK - ANOCHT For those of you drawing up your Christmas list and looking for something different u this year, why not give something Irish from the Kilkenny Design Centre. Whether you want to give a craft gift such as a Matt Jones wooden vase from €25 or something to brighten up those winter evenings from our Max Benjamin candle collection, Kilkenny Design Centre has your Christmas list all wrapped up and all under one roof. Kathleen Moran says, “Christmas is always our favourite time of year here in Kilkenny Design Centre. We have everything under one roof from Christmas gifts, takeur daytime away baking for your Christmas dinner from our Food Hall, festive lunch specials in our restaurant to an evening in our award winning night-time restaurant ‘Anocht’.” Artisan hampers, packed full of carefully chosen products from local suppliers, are a perfect gift. Hampers can be designed in all sizes and to any requirement, simply contact the Food Hall for details. And why not enjoy some homemade delicious mince pies, cinnamon lattés and more winter warmers (available in both the Food Hall and upstairs restaurant) while your presents are being gift-wrapped. For that unique gift for him, for her, for children and for you – you’ll ﬁnd it in Kilkenny Design Centre, a special place to shop.

FUEL MERCHANT OF THE WEEK KSM Ventilation & Air Conditioning is your one stop shop for solid fuel supplies this winter. Based in Stoneyford, KSM offers a free home delivery whatever your heating requirements. Whether you need smokeless or non-smokeless coal, premium, doubles, ovides, anthracites or Bord na Mona Briquettes, KSM can deliver. If you have a wood burning stove order your logs and kindling from KSM. They also supply 25l drums of home heating oil and Calor Gas. For some festive cheer order your Noble Fir Christmas tree from KSM and start the yuletide countdown. Call direct: 086 3902884, 086 2746224 or email: ksmvent@live.ie.

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK E EWT GOLD Series Water filter systems. Since 2002, EWT have provided W Water Softeners, Water Filters and Water Coolers all over Ireland. Drinkiing filtered water, from EWT GOLD Series Water Filters, reduces unpleasant tastes and odours caused by chlorine and contaminants. Their Gold Series water filters clean, filter and purify your tap water into great tasting drinking water. Filtered water is good for cooking food and great for drinking purposes; water filtration systems from EWT make it easy to filter tap water into purified drinking water. Enjoy the refreshing taste of purified drinking water, right at your kitchen sink, with EWT’s GOLD Range of Drinking water systems. For more information visit: ewtechnologies.ie.

ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK Kilkenny on Ice, The Hub at Cillin Hill until January 11th. Those freezing g funsters are back with a bigger and better Kilkenny on Ice this festive period. Six hundred square meters of real ice, plus the return of the Mammoth Ice Slide - a slithering 30 meters of slippery fun - will entertain even the coldest heart. Choose from over 500 pairs of skates ranging from UK Childrens 8 (Our skates range in size from UK Children’s 8 to Adults’ 15, so there’s sure to be a pair to ﬁt you. A specially trained team of Ice Marshalls from The Kilkenny Storm Ice Hockey Team will be on hand at all sessions and will be more than happy to help even the most inexperienced skaters with tips and advice on how to enjoy the skating experience. Also making a reappearance this year are the Bungee Trampolines and Rodeo Reindeer. Mums and dads can relax while enjoying a nice hot drink from the Ice Café. For more information visit kilkennyonice.com, call: 086 2236660 or e-mail kilkennyonice@gmail.com

DVD OF THE WEEK Frozen (Walt Disney Pictures). Featuring the voices of Kristen Bell it and Idina Menzel, Frozen is the coolest comedy-adventure ever to hit the big screen. When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Anna, a fearless optimist, teams up with extreme mountain man Kristoff and his sidekick reindeer Sven on an epic journey to ﬁnd Anna’s sister Elsa, the Snow Queen, and put an end to her icy spell. Encountering mystical trolls, a funny snowman named Olaf, everest-like extremes and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom from destruction.

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Top Ten Put your quick draw to the test with this Nerf N-Strike Elite Strongarm (approx €12.99) This blaster can shoot darts up to an incredible 75 feet! Fire off six shots rapidly - just pump the Slam Fire slide while holding down the trigger. When you’re out of rounds you can easily ﬂip open the rotating barrel to reload the six Elite Darts that come with this set. Elite darts work with any Elite blaster and most N-Strike blasters. A great blaster for shoot-out fans aged eight and up.

GADGET OF THE WEEK Whiskey Rocks Ice Cube Cooling Stones Made from Granite by tedim (approx €6.90 ebay.ie). These stone drinks cubes are a quirky but useful ice-breaker. You take the cubes from your freezer to use as ice cubes in your drink and wash and re-use time and time again. They are made from Granite which harbours less bacteria and fewer impurities than ice. Serious whisky drinkers will love them as they chill the drink without diluting, and as they don’t melt they keep the drink cold for longer. You can also heat gently in the oven (not microwave) and use in mulled wine. These drinks cubes can be used anywhere the water cannot be trusted, which means an ice cool drink anywhere in the world

BOOK OF THE WEEK B Captivated by You, by Sylvia Day, latest in the multi-million copy global bestselling Crossfire series. “Gideon calls me his angel, but he’s the miracle in my life. My gorgeous, wounded warrior, so determined to slay my demons while refusing to face his own. The vows we’d exchanged should have bound us tighter than blood and flesh. Instead they opened up old wounds, exposed pain and insecurities, and lured bitter enemies out of the shadows. I felt him slipping from my grasp; my greatest fears becoming my reality; my love tested in ways I wasn’t sure I was strong enough to bear. At the brightest time in our lives, the darkness of his past encroached and threatened everything we’d worked so hard for. We faced a terrible choice: the familiar safety of the lives we’d had before each other or the fight for a future that suddenly seemed an impossible and hopeless dream . . . Sylvia Day is the number one international bestselling author of over twenty award-winning novels sold in more than forty countries.

GAME OF THE WEEK Dobble (approx €13.99) is a quick paced game of visual perception. The round cards show various different images such as insects, symbols, plants and smiley faces. In Dobble, players compete with each other to ﬁnd the matching symbol between one card and another. Every card is unique and has only one symbol in common with any other in the deck. The match can be difficult to spot as the size and positioning of the symbols can vary on each card. As the game is based on reactions and visual perception, rather than knowledge or strategy, there is no advantage for adults over children, making it the perfect family game.Box Contains: 55 round cards in a sturdy tin. Age: 6+. Number of Players: 2 to 8.

VIRAL VIDEO OF THE WEEK This week’s viral number one garnered an astonishing 83 million views in just three days! Earlier than planned, Universal Pictures released the official Jurassic World trailer on November 25th. After waiting 13 years, fans of the “Jurassic Park” franchise couldn’t be more happier. They finally got a glimpse of what is to come this summer. Steven Spielberg, director of the first two films in the series, will act as executive producer this time as he did for the third film. The trailer scored 31 million YouTube views, 52 million Facebook views (in various regions) and 1+ million shares on Facebook and Twitter.

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In Castlecomer with Chubby Brennan Blast from the past...

Nothing like the love between brothers and sisters, the Joyce family, Uskerty

‘The Littlest Shop’ is Sandra’s big venture SANDRA KELLY is delighted with the opening of her ‘The Littlest Shop’ in Castlecomer Discovery Park. I was delighted to include to interesting new venture in the pages of the Kilkenny Reporter. On sale are toys, teddies, hand-made Christmas cards, wreaths and gift items. Sandra will be there every day from 11am to 5pm and The Littlest Shop is on Facebook..

Helping Sandra in the shop is her darling daughter, Casey. We welcome both to Castlecomer and wish them every success and happiness in our town. Bedtime story A Christmas Story at Bedtime is in Castlecomer Library at 7pm on December 9. this is a special event aimed at children of eight years and under. The atmosphere will be hushed and the lights will

be low. Children can wear night attire and bring along a favourite cuddly toy. A love of reading is a lifelong give to pass on to your children. The event is free. Market Christmas market is in Conahy Hall, 11am to 2pm on December 14. Prayer time You are invited to join

the women of the parish of Castlecomer in an evening of prayer on December 16 at Peace in Christ Retreat House, Sion Road, Kilkenny. Names to Anna Mai Mullin, Post Office or Helen Cummins. Christmas whist The Christmas whist drive is on this Friday at 8.30pm in Castlecomer Community Hall. Top score €70. Refreshments will be served. Admission €10 including raffle tickets. All are

welcome. Big winners last month were Bridie Kennedy, Margaret Kealy, Anna Mai Mullins, Lesslie Hunter, Seamus Hennessy, Michael O’Brien, Tom Fenlon. Raffle: Lesslie Hunter, Mary Wheatley, Seamus Hennessy, Gerry Kealy, Anna Mai Mullins. Party time Castlecomer community children’s Christmas party is in the golf club on December

21,3pm to 6pm. Tickets cost €5 each and children must be accompanied by an adult. Prebooking is essential. Contacts: Joan, 086-0560077 or Alyson, 086-2526638. Wellie Race Castlecomer Wellie Race 2015 launch is on this Friday in Bollard’s. There will be a table quiz with a difference. Race sponsorship cards will be available.

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Eileen Kennedy hereby applies to Kilkenny County Council for planning permission to (a) construct a one and half storey extension to an existing cottage, and detached garage, and (b) decommission the existing septic tank and construct a new effluent treatment system/ percolation area, and all associated site works, at Moanmore Commons, Callan, Co Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Mark Kelly, MK Architecture & Building Surveying Ltd.

Planning Permission is sought by Michael Harvey & Sheila Prendergast to construct a two storey dwelling house, vehicular site entrance, boundary treatments and all associated site developments works at Talbotsinch Village, Freshford Road, Kilkenny. The proposed dwelling will share a common vehicular entrance with adjoining dwelling This development is located within the Talbotsinch Architectural Conservation Area and within the curtilage of a protected structure, C217 NIAH Ref 12308037. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Gittens Murray Architects Ltd., No. 5 William Street, and Kilkenny. Tel No: 0567753933. web:www.gmarch.net

Planning Permission is sought by Brendan O`Neill to construct a two storey dwelling house, vehicular site entrance, boundary treatments and all associated site developments works at Talbotsinch Village, Freshford Road, Kilkenny. The proposed dwelling will share a common vehicular entrance with adjoining dwelling This development is located within the Talbotsinch Architectural Conservation Area and within the curtilage of a protected structure, C217 NIAH Ref 12308037. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Gittens Murray Architects Ltd., No. 5 William Street, and Kilkenny. Tel No: 0567753933. web:www.gmarch.net

I, Ger Martin, am applying for retention permission for revised application site boundaries, position of the house, septic tank system, garage, entrance, and boundary treatments to those details previously permitted under planning permission ref: P00/946, for retention permission for stables and for retention and planning permission to retain and lower the front boundary and entrance walls at Rathduff, Stoneyford, County Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Peter Thomson Planning Solutions of Suite 1, Burchall House, Parnell St, Waterford (086 819 6856)

.LONHQQ\ &RXQW\ &RXQFLO Permission sought to build a multi-purpose play area with boundary treatment and all associated site works at New Road, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Applicant: Urlingford On The Move Limited

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We Cummins + Voortman Ltd (Architects & Urban Designers www.cvltd.ie) on behalf of our client Artem Ankudovich intend to apply for Retention Permission for a 17sq.m. single storey storage shed and a new metal flue, both attached to the northwest side of the existing two storey dwelling and all associated works at 157 Robert’s Hill, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application.

We intend to apply to the above Planning Department for retention Permission for an 17.64 SQM, Extension at the rear on the first floor level, for the purpose of regularising the roof construction also for retention of entrance gateway as constructed all at our dwelling house at Huntingtown, Dungarvan, 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 9.00a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. Signed: DR Richard and Paula Carroll

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*ROI 1RWHV Castlecomer GC The AGM of the club was held on Friday, 28th. Openness, transparency and accountability were the order of the day. The meeting had healthy debate and generous input from all present, in the interests of the club’s plans for the future. With Christmas around the corner, the gift of golf membership is a gift that must be considered as an immensely appreciated offering by the golf fan in your life. Even better, if you join too and avail of two memberships for the reduced price of 1000 for both and share the exercise and joy of golf together, for a whole year! That’s what anyone would call getting value for money and sharing in the gifts of Christmas, given with delight for the delight of the receiver. Check out the web-site for green fee offers, membership rates and to see the exciting activity that is there to be enjoyed throughout any year. For 2015, it has yet to come and is available for all to decide to be part of the fun, thrills and achievements of the club. Winter Competition 15 holes 29th/30th Nov. 1. Vincent Dwyer (12) 40 pts 2. Paddy Mahon (20) 37 pts b9 3. Ollie O’ Connor (17) 37 pts b9 (Callan) Winter Team League. Three rounds are now completed. League Table may be viewed on website and in clubhouse. Diary Mens Open Singles Winter Competition & Club Winter Team League Sat 6th / Sun 7th Dec. Ladies: The winter street league continues, together with the turkey competitions. The clement weather is facilitating the ‘play as often as you like’ aspect of these competitions and great scores are being recorded. Lady Captain for 2014, Ita Madigan, had her ladies night on Saturday, 29th November. Ladies arrived in true glamour and style for the night of entertainment. The tightly held secret of who won the golfer of the year was announced. Susan Boland, who is a new member and has displayed amazing progress in her first year won the coveted prize, which is generously sponsored by Mary Hahessy. Winner of the ladies match play was Margaret Furlong, who said she ‘focused’ in the final match in order to win. It was no easy feat for her to beat the other contestant, low handicapper Emer Foley, who was presented with the runner up prize. Thanks to ‘Touch of Class’ for sponsorship for the club match play finalists. This year was the inaugural prize for the Plate match play prize, sponsored kindly by Noreen Kinsella, which was won by another relative newcomer, Loretta Mansfield. Loretta has also shown exceptional ability and talent since she joined the club. A wonderfully entertaining comedy sketch was performed by members, as is the custom, for the outgoing Lady Captain, Ita. Amid shared laughter and enthusiastic singing, Ita Madigan’s year of Captaincy was honoured and applauded. The club’s new Lady Captain Patricia Doheny was MC for the night. If her charming, inclusive and warm performance on the night is anything to go by, it bodes as well for the club into 2015 as Ita’s great leadership did in 2014. Extras: Check out the web-site, www.castlecomergolf.ie for offers, news and lotto results. Remember, lotto tickets can be bought on line. The jackpot is growing weekly if not won, and it is worth the price of the ticket at 2 euro to get a windfall for Christmas.

Mountain View GC Winter League Round 5 Round 5 of the Winter League was cancelled due to fog so it has been re-arranged for December 6th and 7th. We will also run a Christmas Single Stableford over the same days. Club AGM The Club AGM will take place on Wednesday December 3rd at 7.30pm and all members are invited to attend

Christmas Party The club will hold its Members Christmas Party on Saturday December 13th in be given out on the night. Clubhouse The club is still taking bookings for parties and special occasions with a wide range of packages available. Please contact David at 056 7768122 Open Competition There will be a 2 Person Scramble competition held on December 20th and 21st with a Three Person Team Event on December 26th and December 27th. Visitors are welcome and can register through the clubhouse Diary Tuesday December 2nd –MV Seniors Competition Wednesday December 3rd – MV Ladies Competition Sunday December 7th – Winter League Round 5 and Christmas Singles Competition

Gowran Park GC Members Christmas Gala Day Members are reminded that the Christmas Gala Day and golf outing will take place on Saturday27th December – the competition will be an 11 hole team event with a shotgun start at 12.30 pm. Prizegiving and social evening will take place after the golf along with presentation to Club Fourball and Matchplay winners. All members are encouraged to attend. December Madness Open Singles - Saturday 13th December 2014 Advance notice of our final Open Singles competition of the year for turkey’s and hams will take place on Saturday 13th December. Timesheet is now in place (online or 056 7726699) and early booking is advised. Entry Fee for visitors only €10.00 per person Members Winter League Members enjoyed an 11 hole singles competition, part of their winter league over last weekend. Results are available online. Autumn Series Last week saw Sean Furling, New Ross Golf Club secure top spot with a score of 39 points. Pat Stack, Dungarvan GC took the runner up spot just ahead of Gar Reidy, Callan GC who also qualified. The competition continues this week over this Thursday and Friday. The Autumn Series Finalists will be contacted shortly ahead of the final scheduled for Friday 19th December. Golden Golfers - 11 Hole Champagne Scramble Friday 28th November, 2014 1st Peter O’Shea (19), Mick Fitzpatrick (12), Liam Whitely (22) 66 nett 2nd Mick Dillon (12), John O’Driscoll (18), Gay Latchford (26), Mandy Curry (36) 65 nett Membership Update Gowran Park are delighted to welcome a number of new members recently and would like to take this opportunity to wish them a long and happy association with the Club. With Christmas just around the corner we have a number of membership options available and would encourage both prospective and current members to consider a part payment option as a gift for a loved one. Green Fee vouchers are always available and can be purchased in the Golf Shop or by phone. Open Fixtures Thursday 4th/Friday 5th December Autumn Series Open Singles €15.00 Visitor Saturday 13th December Open Singles – Play for Turkey’s & Hams €10.00 Visitor

Kilkenny GC CAPTAINS DINNER Captains Denis Brophy and Catherine King held their Captains Dinner in the club on Saturday night. A large number of members turned up to honour both Captains and thank them for their work for the club during the year. Both Captains thanked all their various committees and the staff for all their help and assistance during what had been a very challenging the year which had started with the storm devastation

last February. Caterer Barry Joyce and his staff served up a beautiful meal and it was followed up by a great nights dancing to the Michael Collins band from Limerick. The band managed to get almost everyone out dancing and a great nights dancing was had by all. Michael Cantwell although his dancing prowess is restricted slightly still managed a few waltzes and was still leading the sing song at 3am. Earlier in the night Michael had presented the Captains and Presidents with albums of photographs which he had taken during the year to commemorate their year. The December Hamper Scotch Foursomes which was cancelled last Sunday week was completed at the weekend; the scores from the previous Saturday were carried over as part of the competition. The winners with a great score of 35 points were Aidan Phelan (9) and Richie Phelan (17). They had 10 shots and covered the 13 holes in one over par gross, they were one under par after 11 holes having recorded birdies at the 2nd, 9th and 10th and could afford to bogey the 12th and 13th and still win by 2 points. Second place went to Larry Gittens (13) and Michael Kinchella (15) on 33 pts, they also had 10 shots and recorded birdies on the 2nd and 9th. Third place also on 33pts went to Seamus O’Neill (15) and Derek Kinahan (17), they had 12 shots and finished strongly with a birdie on the 13th. Fourth place went to the Wall brothers Kieran (4) and Brendan who only had 5 shots and were one under par gross for the 13 holes. Kieran obviously got over the shock of finding an unwelcome visitor beside his caddy car on Saturday. In fifth place were Ger Dowling (14) and John Bracken (17) with 31 pts and the sixth and final prize went to Seamus Rochford (8) and Alan Snype (20) also on 31 pts. Presentation of prizes will take place on Saturday December 13th at 6pm with all the Hamper competitions and other outstanding competitions. Saturdays Mens cross card was a 4 person team with 2 scores counting. The winners with 69 points were Peter Ryan (14) Bernie Clarke (14) Rob O’Shea (10) and John Marnell (6). The two players doing most of the damage were John Marnell playing off 6 handicap and Bernie Clarke playing off 14. John was on the card eleven times and was one under par for the eleven entries. Bernie made light of his handicap of 14 recording seven pars on the card. Second place went to Ben McGarry (14) Noel Casey (9) David McMahon (7) and Reay Brandon (21) on 68 pts with Ben recording birdies on the 4th and 9th and he also managed to mark the card without blemish. Third place went to Hank Van Der Puil (27) Liam Cody (10) Jim Meredith (19) and John Geoghegan (13) on 67 pts, fourth and fifth places were also won with 67 pts, in fourth place Ollie Cullen (12) Pat Kearns (17) Michael Kinchella (15) and Pat Collins (13), fifth place to Morgan Doyle (14) Paddy Smee (17) John Quane (18) and Martin Hanrick (9). Sixty four players played on Saturday and the competition committee wish to apologise to Mark Shortall who entered the competition but was omitted in the draw for teams. Winter cuts are now in place for the 13/14 whole competitions and players who have featured in the prizes are requested to check the board for their adjustments and adjust their handicap correctly on their scorecard. Winners are adjusted 2 shots, runners up 1 shot and third place .5 There are no cuts for winners in the Saturday cross card competitions but players must use their adjusted Winter handicaps in these competitions. Last weeks Ladies 13 Hole Stableford Christmas fare competition was won by Eithne Murphy (16) with 28 pts, Eithne had two points to spare from Margaret Harmer (36) in second place on 26 pts. The next three scores were won with 25 pts, third went to Ann Gunning (25), fourth to Toni Hayes (20) and fifth to Greta Nicholson (29). The sixth and last prize went to Margaret Kiely (15) with 24 pts. Winter cuts are also in place for the Ladies competitions. Last weeks Senior Men’s competition was won by Pat Drennan (15) Michael O’Reilly (20) Dick Cogan (22) and Brendan Graham (24) with 63 pts. Michael recorded birdies on the 4th and 6th. In second place two points behind were Willie P Murphy (15) John King (17) Martin Kelly (28) and Jim O’Connell (26) on 61

pts with John King birdying the 6th. Third place on the same score went to a three man team Christy Power (14) Frank Byrne (16) and Dick Keoghan (29) they returned 56 points and had 5 added to their score to give them 61 pts. Fourth and fifth places went to teams on 60pts. In fourth place were Dom Murphy (14) John Bracken (13) and Pat O’Shea (19) 60 pts (55+5), fifth place going to Con O’Sullivan (14) Jim Treacy (23) Christy Rainey (21) and Gerry Bowe (23) 60 pts. Next Competition this Thursday December 4th at 11.00am. Senior Menes Golf & Christmas Dinner Thursday December 18th The Senior Ladies competition was won by Ann Gunning, Greta Nicholson, Pauline O’Sullivan and Joan Mannion with 40 pts. They had four points to spare from Eileen Reynolds, Breda Kavanagh and Teresa Brandon in second place on 36 pts. In third place were Hilda Richardson, Maureen McDonald and Geogerina O’Brien with 35 pts, fourth and final place going to Elizabeth Tobin, Aileen Hehir, Barbara Schofield 35 pts Next competition Thursday December 4th at 10.00am. Senior Ladies Golf & Christmas Dinner Thursday December 11th at 2pm approx. CHRISTMAS MIXED: SPONSOR JAMES WALSH TOYOTA MOTORS This years Christmas Mixed will take place on Sunday December 7th with a shotgun start at 12 noon. This year’s competition is once again generously sponsored by James Walsh Toyota Motor Dealers. Please place your name on the sheet inside the bar door or phone the office to do so. The draw for teams will be made on Saturday December 6th at 6pm. The format will be a four person team event and the golf will be followed by a hot plate. The course will be free for those who wish to play casual golf up to 12 noon but the full course must be free at noon as the shotgun start will encompass the full 18 holes. The social committee also intend having a night in the club on New Years eve, further details next week. CHRISTMAS GIFT VOUCHERS Christmas gift vouchers are now available in the club. . Vouchers may be purchased from the office for green fees or meals and from the Pro shop for equipment or golf lessons. Vouchers are available in various denominations to suit all people’s pockets and needs. Club professional Jimmy Bolger also has some great offers at the moment in the run up to Christmas and we will email full details of his offers later in the week. . CHRISTMAS PARTY MENUS Club caterer Barry Joyce has produced a very attractive and competitive party menu for Christmas and can cater for small or large groups, for further details Barry can be contacted on the club phone 056 7765400. AGMS The Ladies and Gents Agms take place next week with the Ladies on Wednesday night Dec 10th at 8.00pm and the Gents on Thursday night Dec 11th at 7.30 pm. All those members who have registered an email address were sent the notice by email; those not on emails were be posted a hard copy. Hard copies of both notices are available from the office. NEW MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The club is currently open for a limited number of new members and anyone joining at the moment and paying their fee will not have to pay again until January 2016. There are various options and plans available for those joining and the entrance fee can be spread out over a number of years if so wished. For further details please contact Sean or Aoife in the office on 056 7765400. JUNIOR GOLF The Junior club at Kilkenny Golf Club are holding a Christmas Coffee morning and book sale on Saturday December 13th between 10.00 and 12 noon. Coffee and mince pies will be served and the cost will be €5. All the proceeds from the morning will be handed over to the local St Vincent de Paul society to help our local

families who ﬁnd it tough at Christmas. The book sale will provide quality books at nominal prices. To this end we are asking members who may have books on any subject, fact or ﬁction, sport, crime, biographies etc to offer them to the Junior club for this sale. If so they can be left into the office at Kilkenny Golf Club. Your support with books or particularly on the morning of Saturday December 13th to have your coffee and Barry’s special mince pies served to you would be very welcome. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Friday December 5th at 7.30pm Ladies Club Christmas Party. Sunday December 7th Christmas Mixed Shotgun start at 12 noon. Wednesday December 10th Ladies Club AGM 8.00pm. Thursday December 11th Mens Club AGM 7.30pm. Thursday December 11th Senior Ladies Christmas Dinner at 2pm. Thursday December 18th Senior Mens Christmas Dinner 5pm. COURSE NEWS (PLACING – PREFERRED LIES) Placing is in play at the moment. The ball may be lifted throughout the course (except in hazards, e.g bunkers) and replaced within 6 inches not nearer the hole. The ball must be marked before lifting; failure to do so will result in a penalty stroke. (Rule 20.1) Ropes and stanchions are in place around the surrounds of the greens, these ropes and stanchions are deemed as immovable obstructions and should not be interfered with. Relief may be obtained under rule 24.2, ( Drop the ball within one club length of the nearest point of relief) Members are also requested not to stand on these ropes when approaching greens but to please step over them or enter through the gaps. Please do not interfere with the ropes and do not bring caddy cars inside the ropes. Please also be aware and conscious to repair pitch marks and repair divots. The green are in great condition at the moment and have been all year thanks to Sean Dowling and his course staff. Sean in conjunction with Billy Burke and the course committee have more trees arriving this week and they will be planted over the coming week. The two spinneys at the right of the 4th and 7th will be replanted and a number of other trees will be strategically placed in other spots. A new drinking water tap has been placed at the 9th tee box. SNOOKER The second round is due for completion by December 5th and to date only two of the matched have been completed. Those involved are requested to complete their games on time. CLINICAL PILATES CLASSES Clinical Pilates Classes have commenced in the club on Wednesday nights with two sessions, one at 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Classes are €10 per session and are open to Ladies and Gents, please bring your own mat. To book a place or for further details please contact Orla on 085 1960463. Yoga classes continue on Wednesday mornings in the club at 10.30am. BRIDGE Bridge continues Monday nights at 7.30 in the club. RESULTS Mens December Hamper 13 Hole Scotch Foursomes Saturday November 22nd Sunday November 30th 1. Aidan Phelan (9) & Richie Phelan (17) 35 pts 2. Larry Gittens (13) & Michael Kinchella (15) 33 pts (B6) 3. Seamus O’Neill (15) & Derek Kinahan (17) 33pts 4. Kieran Wall (4) & Brendan Wall (8) 33 pts 5. Ger Dowling (14) & John Bracken (13) 31 pts 6. Seamus Rochford (8) & Alan Snype (20) 31 pts Presentation Saturday December 13th at 6pm. Mens Crosscard Saturday November 29th - 4 Person Team 2 Scores counting. 1. Peter Ryan (14) Bernie Clarke (14) Rob O’Shea (10) John Marnell (6) 69 pts 2. Ben McGarry (14) Noel Casey (9) David McMahon (7) Reay Brandon (21) 68 pts

3. Hank Van Der Puil (27) Liam Cody (10) Jim Meredith (19) John Geoghegan (13) 67 pts (B6) 4. Ollie Cullen (12) Pat Kearns (17) Michael Kinchella (15) Pat Collins (13) 67 pts (B6) 5. Morgan Doyle (14) Paddy Smee (17) John Quane (18) Martin Hanrick (9) 67 pts LADIES NEWS & RESULTS Ladies 13 Hole Christmas Fare, Sat Nov 22nd Sun Nov 23rd & Tues Nov 25th. 1. Eithne Murphy (16) 28 pts 2. Margaret Harmer (36) 26 pts 3. Ann Gunning (25) 25 pts (B9) 4. Toni Hayes (20) 25 pts (B9) 5. Greta Nicholson (29) 25 Pts (26-1) 6. Margaret Kiely (15) 24 pts (B9) The Ladies Christmas Party will take place in the club on Friday December 5th at 7.30pm, please place your names on the sheet on the Ladies notice board. Ladies Fixtures Tuesday December 2nd 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Stableford. Tuesday December 9th 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 & 9 Hole Competition, Slots also available on Saturday 6th 1.35 – 2.00. (Bookable Online) SENIOR MEN Results Thursday November 27th - 13 Holes Team Event 1. Pat Drennan (15) Michael O’Reilly (20) Dick Cogan (22) Brendan Graham (24) 63 pts 2. Willie P Murphy (15) John King (17) Martin Kelly (28) Jim O’Connell (26) 61 pts 3. Christy Power (14) Frank Byrne (16) Dick Keoghan (29) 61 pts (56+5) 4. Dom Murphy (14) John Bracken (13) Pat O’Shea (19) 60 pts 5. Con O’Sullivan (14) Jim Treacy (23) Christy Rainey (21) Gerry Bowe (23) 60 pts 6. Michael Grant (8) Willie B Murphy (17) Michael Doran (16) Eugene Orr (22) 59 pts 7. John Peters (16) Martin Murphy17) Michael Cody (22) Eddie Geraghty (24) 58 pts Next Competition Thursday December 4th 11.00am. Senior Mens Christmas Dinner Thursday December 18th at 4.30pm approx. SENIOR LADIES Results Thursday November 27th - 9 Hole Team Event 1. Ann Gunning, Greta Nicholson, Pauline O’Sullivan, Joan Mannion 40 pts 2. Eileen Reynolds, Breda Kavanagh, Teresa Brandon 36 pts 3. Hilda Richardson, Maureen McDonald, Geogerina O’Brien 35 pts 4. Elizabeth Tobin, Aileen Hehir, Barbara Schoﬁeld 35 pts Next competition Thursday December 4th at 10.00am. Senior Ladies Golf & Christmas Dinner Thursday December 11th at 2pm approx. FIXTURES: Tuesday December 2nd, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 Hole & 9 Hole Competitions, Wednesday December 3rd, 10.30 – 11.45 Visitors Peter Ryan Group, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Thursday December 4th, 10.00 – 11.00 Senior Ladies, 11.00 – 1.00 Senior Men, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time Friday December 5th , 10.00 – 1.00 Visitors, 1.00 – 2.25 Members Time Saturday December 6th, 8.30 – 9.30 Members, 10.30 – 11.30 Visitors, 11.30 – 1.30 Reserved for Mens Crosscard, Shotgun start at 1pm, 1.35 – 2.00 Ladies 13 Hole Competition (Bookable Online) Sunday December 7th , Christmas Mixed Shotgun Start at 12 noon. Place names on the sheet inside the bar. Monday December 8th, 9.00 – 12.30 Ladies Senior Alliance, 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time Tuesday December 9th, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 Hole & 9 Hole Competitions, Slots also available on Saturday 29th 1.35 – 2.00. (Bookable Online) Wednesday December 10th , 1.00 – 2.30 Members Time

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News/Sport The Iceman Cometh: Mayor Andrew McGuinness with young enthusiasts at the open of Kilkenny on Ice Pic: Martin Doheny

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Army veterans protect comrades

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