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Parade champs get awards

Vivienne Lawlor with Gillian Kelly, Kilkenny Unit Order of Malta. Pics: Martin Doheny

Claire McGuinness and Liz McDonagh, Irish Girls Guides

Mary Hilda Cavanagh, chair County Council and Maura Hickey with Pat Fitzpatrick and Patrick McKee

Above: Sheila Donnelly, John McGuinness, Sarah Butler. Front, Perle Leahy and Mary Hayes, Newpark Family Resource Centre

Right: The Old Brigade

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Our people in pictures

Olwynne Walsh and Nicole Downey, Ballyragget

Kasia Korzeb with her hen party in the Castle Park gardens

Councillors surrender at gunpoint ...

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Sorcha Moloney, Annamarie and RoisĂn Dwyer

Kara Ryan and Sophie Roche, Kilkenny City

Serena and Donnacha Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Farrell from Carrickshock - All pis Martin Doheny

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A Stroll Through Callan The Emerald Isle is bedecked with many a small town They look like precious jewels in the centre of a crown All neat and tidy and very unique Showing a welcome hand to strangers, visitors and Blow-ins so to speak My favourite spot in all of these has to be the lovely Callan town The people are so friendly and happy; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair to say not a face with a frown The welcome you get needs no explaining To be accepted as such is very highly entertaining Spend a holiday in Callan and you have sure got it all Be it Spring, Summer or even the Fall There is so much to see in this pretty little town It would take many months to write it all down The Convent of Mercy is the ďŹ rst in your sight Overlooking the town at a very great height The chapel is beautiful and well worth a view With closeness to God and the old fashioned pew Next is the bridge which is many centuries old It will become a special item as history unfolds Breakfast on Pluto has brought Callan to the fore

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the cards for a future of many ďŹ lms more The Church of the Assumption is a must to be seen Just go inside and you will know what I mean The parish priest must be credited for all he has done But the parishionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; help has been second to none Next is the golf course if you are ready to tee You can have a quiet game for just a small fee You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to travel for something to eat The restaurans there cannot be beat A short stroll from the golf course and you are in Westcourt, Callan You will never forget the scene you acclaim Blessed Brother Riceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthplace is so peaceful and quaint Some day in the future he will be pronounced a saint Another short stroll and you are in the Village of Cuffesgrange In a quiet country setting you might question- how strange? This birthplace of James Hoban will be famous forever His design of the White House is nothing short of clever In your stroll through Callan, there is lots more along the way Just arrange a little visit and what more can I say

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Windgap and the 1916 Rising

Anja Terpstra, Brent Pope, Rachel Murray and Paul Bokslag in KCAT, Callan on Friday for a fund-raising spectacular. Story and pictures Pages 42&43

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Choral mistress, Veronica McCarron

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Veronicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s girls have got talent A FANTASTIC choir of 57 local students won the hearts of judges at one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most spectacular talent shows at the weekend. It was yes, yes, yes and yes again from judges, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Aleisha Dixon and David Williams as Presentation Convent Choir, Kilkenny proved to be hugely popular and superbly talented. It was a fantastic

achievement for choral mistress, Veronica McCarron as the wonderful Kilkenny singers earned

their ticket to the next round of the Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Got Talent international competition.

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Councillor Breda Gardner spoke at the public meeting in the Home Rule Club about the proposed development of the Smithwickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewery siteÂ . Photo: Tom Brett

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Kilkenny’s Exclusive Eyebrow Salon

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Clockwise from top left: Mary Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Driscoll in Lyrath Hotel with Geraldine Moran; Mary Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Driscoll receiving her gold medal for excellence by Martha Bolger, Kilkenny & Carlow Educational and Training Board ; So proud to show off her gold. Pics: Donal Costigan

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Dedicated followers of fashion

Club members loved the fashion show

Jimmy Dermody models at Hugginstown, Newparket Fashion Show. Pics: Donal Foley

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The king of the Zipline, Kilkenny hurler, Colin Fennelly

Michael Brook, Liz Nolan, Colette Byrne and Brian Cody

Sheila Mulcahy and Frances Bradley

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Popeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit is a blessing JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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Maureen Kirby, Brent Pope and Debbie Paget

Joan Comerford and Bianca Waank

Talented KCAT artists

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Brent Pope with Paddy Cunningham

Eileen Mulrooney and Dympna McLoughlin

Lorna Corrigan makes a presentation to Brent

Richard Gallagher and Lorna Corrigan Pics: Donal Foley

Attentive audience enjoyed listening to the Pope

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Hotel of the week

DVD of the week

Step House Hotel

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Behind the original Georgian features of the Step House Hotel are 20 luxurious bedrooms, designed in a sweeping curve to create panoramic views of rolling countryside as it rises to meet Mount Leinster. Step inside and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find Irish art, elegant furniture, free internet access, fantastic dining options and a great nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep. Open the French doors onto your terrace, and begin your day by breathing in the unspoilt countryside of Borris, Carlow - a beautiful, untouched town full of charm and heritage. Visit stephousehotel.ie

Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, the galaxy faces a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and the First Order. When a defector named Finn crash-lands on a desert planet, he meets Rey (Daisy Ridley), a tough scavenger whose droid contains a top-secret map. Together, the young duo joins forces with Han Solo (Harrison Ford) to make sure the Resistance receives the intelligence concerning the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), the last of the Jedi Knights.

Gym of the week

Album of the week

The Watershed

The Very Best of Prince

The Watershed is the perfect place to kickstart your 2016 fitness plan, with a state-of-the-art gym, aerobics studio, 25 metre swimming pool and vast range of health and fitness classes. The Watershedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experienced instructors will help you achieve your personal sporting goals whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to feel the burn, work-out solo or join in the fun of a Zumba class. Visit thewatershed.ie for more.

Prince is set to top both the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s singles and albums charts as fans rush to buy the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back catalogue after his shock death. Taken literally, the Very Best of Prince title is sure to cause endless arguments but this album is a compendium of 17 key A-sides from 1979 to 1992 - a quick-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;-dirty review of some of the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest hits. Blessed with both creative cunning and the wish to reach every listener possible, Prince revitalised rock and soul modes from the sex-crazed Little Red Corvette to the cryptically spiritual Purple Rain.

Car Dealer of the week

Morrissey Motors An official Peugeot Dealer, Morrissey Motors have great value offers on new Peugeot products and services. Morrissey Motors have state-of-theart showrooms on the Waterford Rd, Kilkenny,relocating from the Hebron Industrial Estate. If you are looking for a particular model or not sure what you are looking for ,Morrissey Motors has an extensive range of models and their helpful sales team will ensure you chose the right vehicle for your needs. Visit morrisseymotors.ie for more details.

Clinic of the week

Game of the week

Unchartered 4: A thiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end Several years after his last adventure, retired fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, is forced back into the world of thieves. With the stakes much more personal, Drake embarks on a globe-trotting journey in pursuit of a historical conspiracy behind a fabled pirate treasure. His greatest adventure will test his physical limits, his resolve, and ultimately what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s willing to sacrifice to save the ones he loves.

Movie of the week

Faceworks

The Jungle Book

Faceworks offers specialised aesthetic treatments that are medically based, scientifically proven and results driven. The friendly team are passionate about delivering the best results, using only the top products, in a safe, clinical environment and are constantly training and updating their skills. Faceworks specialises in treatments that can combat the signs of ageing, and improve your skin, your appearance, and your overall confidence. Visit faceworks.ie for more information

Raised by a family of wolves since birth, Mowgli (Neel Sethi) must leave the only home heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ever known when the fearsome tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) unleashes his mighty roar. Guided by a no-nonsense panther (Ben Kingsley) and a free-spirited bear (Bill Murray), the young boy meets an array of jungle animals, including a slithery python and a smooth-talking ape. Along the way, Mowgli learns valuable life lessons as his epic journey of self-discovery leads to fun and adventure.

Book of the week

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins The Girl on the Train has seen a new lease of life in the book charts this week as the novel is about to hit the big screens as a movie starring Emily Blunt. Rearwindow meets Gone Girl, this psychological thriller is gripping from the start. Rachel takes the same boring commuter train every morning, until one day she sees something shocking and becomes entangled in what happens next.

App of the week

Headspace Modern life can be hectic and most of us could probably do with some calm. Headspace aims to provide that through numerous guided mediations, ranging from ten minutes to over an hour in length. There are also a number which are focused on helping you flourish in specific aspects of life, such as relationships or fitness, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all expertly guided by a former Buddhist monk. You get access to ten short meditations for free, but to get the most out of it and unlock hundreds of others youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to subscribe.

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2013 VW Jetta 1.6 TDi Automatic – Black – Very Low Miles – Superb Auto Diesel....................€14,950

2010 FORD FOCUS 100 Titanium – ECO 1.6 – Black –Top of the range........................................€6,950

2013 Toyota Avensis TRD4D Touring Estate . Best Value Touring in the country .........................€14,950

2010 FORD CMAX Zetec TD115 - Full Service History - Black – Like New .................................€9,950

2013 Fiat 500 Only 20k mls. Total Bargain ..................................................................................€8,950

2009 Mini Cooper Dsl. Clubman Est. Total Bargain.......................................................................€8,950

2013 Suzuki Alto1.0 Petrol 12K Mls only. – Like New ...............................................................€7,950

2009 Hyundai i20 Comfort Only 21 K mls As new........................................................................€6,950

2012 Kia Ceed 2 ECO CRDi 42K mls...........................................................................................€11,500

2009 Ford Galaxy Edge TDCi 100 7 Seat ..................................................................................€11,950

2012 KIA Ceed 1.4 New Model Only 19,000 mls. Like new..........................................................€9,500

2009 Toyota Avensis TR D4D Est. Like New................................................................................€10,500

2012 VW Passat S Bluemotion Estate ........................................................................................€13,950

2009 Toyota Auris 2.0 SR Diesel – Sport - Super Performance Toyota – Tiny Miles ......................€9,500

2012 Hyundai i10 Classic 1.3 56K mls. – As New ........................................................................€6,495

2009 VW Polo 1.4 TDi – Most economical car – Only 50,000 Miles ..............................................€7,950

2012 FORD CMAX Zetec 1.6 TDCi – Full Spec..............................................................................€12,500

2009 Skoda Roomster TDi 1.4 - Use it as a car or a van – Your choice............................................€6,950

2011 Skoda Fabia SE TDi Est. 51 K only ......................................................................................€8,950

2009 Renault Megane Expression 1.5 DCi – Just In – Real Economy ............................................€6,950

2011 SEAT Ibiza TDi 1.6 Sport Red i Stunning............................................................................€8,500

2009 NISSAN NOTE Acenta 1.4 Very Low Mileage – Stunning Looking Car Super colour ............€6,950

2011 Hyundai i30 Classic Top quality car....................................................................................€8,500

2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER GSZ 1.5 – Sporty – Full Service History ..............................................€6,950

2011 VW Golf 1.6 TDi Match - Black – Perfect condition

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2009 MAZDA 2 - Tamura 1.3 – New Model - One of the world’s most reliable cars ......................€6,500

2011 Skoda YETI 2.0 TDi 4x4 Top of the range Yeti .................................................................€12,950

2009 HONDA JAZZ 1.4 Vetec Top of The Range Honda – Easy to run...........................................€7,450

2011 Opel Insignia 2ltr TDC - i Ecoflex – Big Car – Super Price – Every extra ...............................€9,950

2009 FORD FIESTA 1.4 TDCi – Diesel – Fantastic MPG – Stunning looking diesel Fiesta ..............€7,950

2011 Nissan Note 1.5 DCi – Super Diesel Car ..............................................................................€8,500

2008 Toyota Yaris TR 5 Door Top of range Tiny miles...................................................................€6,950

2011 KIA Soul CRDi With Tiny Miles – Top of the range – Full Leather interior ..........................€11,950

2008 Nissan Quashqai VISIA DCi 4x4 1.9 ..................................................................................€8,950

2011 KIA Rio ECO. 1.2 Dsl – Like new – Super – Cheap to run ....................................................€8,950

2008 Ford Focus Style TD 109 1.6...............................................................................................€7,950

2010 Renault Laguna DCi 150 Estate SOLD – More Due In..........................................................€9,950

2008 Mini Cooper Dsl. Chilli Very very low miles.........................................................................€9,500

2010 SEAT Leon SE CR TDi 1.6 Superb Car ..................................................................................€9,950

2008 Mini Cooper Diesel – Stunning - As New Diesel Mini ..........................................................€8,500

2010 RENAULT SCENIC Dynamique TOM TOM 1.5DCi - Very Low Mileage.....................................€9,950

2008 MAZDA 2 TSZ 1.3 We like these cars – So reliable – Cracking price ...................................€5,500

2010 MAZDA 2 TS – Lovely Car With Full Service History – Very Reliable .....................................€6,950

2007 TOYOTA AYGO VVTi 1.0 Cracking small Toyota – Bargain....................................................€3,750

2010 Hyundai i30 – 1.4 Comfort – Low Mileage – Carbon Black .................................................€7,950

2006 NISSAN MICRA 1.2 5 Dr. You will not believe how good these drive ...................................€4,500

2010 Ford Ranger – Thunder TDCi – The Nicest Jeep For Sale in Ireland.......................€13,750 plus VAT

2005 NISSAN XTRAIL 2.2 dCi Jeep - Full Leather - Perfect Driver ...............................................€2,950

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SITE NOTICE Permission is sought by James Stephens GAA Club for retention of installed low lux level floodlighting and installation of additional low lux level floodlighting on their pitch at Larchfield, Kilkenny, to facilitate club training activities during the Winter months. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny, during its public opening hours 9 a.m.- 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Planning Permission is sought for additional seating and alterations including 2 additional toilet cubicles with all ancillary and associated services to allow for greater attendance capacity of up to 1000 people - this application seeks to revise condition 6 of Planning Permission 10-391 which limits the attendance to 400 persons at Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre, Ballykeeffe, Kilmanagh. The planing application may be inspected, orpurchased at a fee of 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 - Friday, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (â&#x201A;Ź20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the planning application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Applicant: Kilmanagh Ballycallan Killaloe, Community Enterprise Group Ltd.

I, Micheal Moloney wish to apply to the above authority on behalf of Sharon Stapleton & Martin McLoughlin for full planning permission to construct a bungalow, garage, entrance, waste treatment system with percolation area, soakpits and all other associated site works at Desart Demesne, 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 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.

I Patrick Woodcock am applying for permission to demolish existing extension to the rear of existing dwelling and permission for the erection of a new extension & alterations to the rear of the existing dwelling and permission to create new vehicular entrance with on site parking and all associated site works at 4 Rothe Terrace, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Department, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny during its public opening hours 9 a.m. - 1 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: Byrne & McCabe Design, Architecture and Engineering Services (059 9725684).

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for permission for the erection of a dwelling house and domestic garage / store with a treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works at Woolengrange, Bennettsbridge, 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: Byrne & McCabe Design, Architecture and Engineering Services (059 9725684).

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*ROI Kilkenny Club Matchplay Competitions The draws for the various Club Matchplay Competitions are available on the Mens Notice Board under the stairs. Members should note the date for completion of first round matches. Those on top of the draw are responsible for arranging time and date. Participants in the Singles Matchplay are requested to recheck the amended draw sheet. Team NewsPierce Purcell Competition, Mountrath G. C. Saturday 23 May. Team Selectors, Seamus Rochford and Mark Shortall are putting a panel together for this years Pierce Purcell Competition- Members wishing to join the panel should have a handicap between 12 and 16 in 2015. Interested members are asked to place their name on the sheet on the gents notice board or, phone Seamus on 086 602 6105. A meeting of all interested members will take place this Thursday (28th.) @ 20.30hrs. J.B Carr Tournament, Friday 29 April. Kilkenny v Gowran The Kilkenny team to play Gowran this Friday, with all matches being played at home is:Pat Collins and Dom Murphy Des Woods and John King John Bracken and Noel O’Sullivan Brian Cullen and Mick O’Flynn Paddy Smee and Matt Ruth Reserves:- Billy Burke and Tommy Walton Selectors:- Willie Leahy and Eddie Guilfoyle. Mixed Foursomes -The next round of the Irish Mixed Foursomes takes place this Saturday at 2pm, with Kilkenny facing Castlecomer, who have home advantage. Team. Antony Cleere and Catherine King, David Farragher and Barbara Teehan, Luke Kelly and Stella Coughlin, Daragh McNamera and Liz Neary, Paddy Crotty andJacinta Culliton Results Duggan Cup The Duggan Cup Team went down 3:2 to Gowran last week-end. The Club Fourball Qualifier played over the week-end was won with the excellent score of 10 up by David Harkin (15) and Aidan McGrath (17). The runners up with the best of the 8ups were Canice Hickey (24) and Ian Harrison (12 Those on +5 with a +1 on the back nine failed to make the cut. Prize-giving for winners and runners up in the above Competition will be on Club Finals day Sat. 3 Sept. Prize-giving for the following Competitions will take place on Saturday 7 May @ 19.00hrs. Richard Duggan Memorial Sunday April 3rd- Open Ladies and Gents Singles Wednesday April 6th April Monthly Medal Sunday April 11th Open Ladies and Gents Singles Wednesday April 14th Senior Gents- Results of Senior Men Competition – Thursday 21st April 1st - Brian Cullen, Frank Byrne, Peter McQuillan, Dick Keoghan 67 Pts (B6). 2nd - Eddie Guilfoyle, Martin Treacy, Andy McEneaney, Dermot Moloney 67 Pts. 3rd - Matt Ruth, Michael Nicholson, Shem Lawlor, Tony Joyce 66 Pts. 4th -Mick O’Flynn, Tom Dunne, Paul Hanafin, Eamon Brennan 65 Pts (B3). 5th - Willie Leahy, Michael O’Neill,

Pat O’Briain, Jimmy Rhatigan 65 Pts (B6). 6th - Pat Drennan, Jim Dollard, Tom Keating, Brendan Graham 65 Pts. 7th - Jim Ryan, Frank Bradbury, Michael O’Reilly, Paddy Halley 64 Pts. 60 Players took part. The first Seniors away outing of the year will take place in FAITHLEGG on Monday 9 May. Those interested should place their name on the sheet pinned to the Senior Men Notice Board and please indicate if you need to reserve a buggy. Two’s Club -Details of last weekends Two’s Club will be announced next week. Fixtures Tuesday 26 April 08.28 -10.28 12.20-14.20 Ladies 9 and18 Hole Scotch Foursomes 16.04-17.16 11.32-11.48 Visitors 15.00-15.24 JB Carr, Gowran Park practice Wednesday 27 April 08.28-10.20 Ladies andGents Open Singles 10.28-11.56 Society 12.04-17.24 Ladies andGents Open Singles Thursday 09.30-10.45 Senior Ladies 10.45-13.24 Senior Gents 13.30-1420 Members Time Friday 10.44-11.00 Inter Club practice 13.00-14.28 Members Time 15.00-15.48 JB Carr v Gowran Saturday 07.32-08.52 Members Time 09.00-11.00 Men and Ladies Competition 13.00-13.56 Members Time 14.04-14.12 Irish Mixed Foursomes v Castlecomer 14.20-15.48 Visitors 15.56-17.08 Mens andLadies Competition Gents:- Foursomes Qualifiers Ladies:- Australian Spoons Sunday 1 May 07.32-12.52 Mens and Ladies Competition 13.00-14.44 Society 14.52-17.32 Mens and Ladies Competition Gents:- Foursomes Qualifiers Ladies:- Australian Spoons

Castlecomer Mens Mens Open Fourball 23rd/24th April 1. David Lowry (18) & David Slattery (12) 45 pts b9 2. Mark Shortall (5) & Barry Doyle (11) 45 pts b9 3. Kevin Brennan (6) & Eamonn Brennan (13) 45 pts b6 front 9 Diary- Thurs 28th April Mens Open Singles Sat 30th April/ Sun 1st May 3 Person Champagne Scramble Mon 2nd May - Mens Open Singles Inter Club results - Castlecomer men were beaten by Rathdowney in the ﬁrst round of The Provinicial Towns. Junior foursomes -The ladies faired better. The junior foursomes had a great win over Mount Wolseley The team of Theresa Manning and Frieda Campion, Nuala Mahon and Betty Ownes and Susan Boland and Ann Ring were managed by Honoria Fogarty, are through to the next round.

Challenge team- The following have been picked for the challenge cup to play Carlow Eileen Healy, Marjie Gannon, Patrica Brennan, Jean Ryan and Noreen Curry Weekly competition - The winner of this week’s competition sponsored by Eddie Walsh was Eileen Healy with a net 69 second was Ellen Phelan and third was the ever improving Bessie Brophy The nine hole scramble - The 9 hole scramble is making a welcome return, starting on Tues 26 April at 6.00. This is open to both members, non-members, juveniles and whole families. All are welcome. This is a sociable event, a super way to meet people and a great way to get into golf. Get into golf - Castlecomer golf club has organised taster classes for people to come and see if they would like to play golf. These will be held on the 5th and 11th of May contact Helen 0872540726 Improve your golf - Golf lessons are being organised for anyone who is interested in progressing their golf. These are happening on a Tues and Sat. Contact Helen Dunne or place name on sheet in locker room. Table Quiz - The annual table quiz is taking place on Friday 29th April at 9pm. Table of 4 €20 - Question master Martin O Donnell. All welcome. Please support.

Mountain View Stableford competition results Paul Murphy (12) scored a great 43 points to take the weekends stableford competition in stunning course conditions, following hot on this heels was in second place Kenneth Shaw(18) with 40 points, and Kevin O’Sullivan (18) taking 3rd place with 40 points also. Handicap adjustments P Murphy (11) / K O’Sullivan (17) Club Doubles Qualiﬁer competition is on this weekend, scores are based on 9/10 of an individual Handicap. Time-sheet in reception. Competition can be played from Friday to Sunday. May Bank Holiday Open Competition This weekend sees an Open Four ball Better Ball competition on, which can be played from Saturday to Monday the 1st of May. Visitors €15, Members €5. Weekly 9 hole / Open Singles competition. Weekly 9 hole members competition and 18 hole Open competitions have commenced. Membership- Celebrating 20 years in golf, New members can avail of full membership of golf course and new facilities for €250, with distance membership at €150 New changing facilities Management wishes to advise all members and visitors that our new state of the art purpose built changing rooms are now open for use. DiaryWeekly: Members 9 Hole / 18 Hole Open Competition. Tuesday Apr 26th Mountain View Seniors Competition. Wednesday Apr 27th Ladies Singles Competition. Thursday Apr 28th MV Seniors 13 Hole Competition. Friday April 29th to Sunday April 10th – Club Doubles Qualiﬁer Saturday April 30th to Monday 1st – Open Four Ball Betterball

kilkennyreporter.ie Gowran Park BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND OPEN SINGLES COMPETITION – Sat 30th April - Mon 2nd May Next weekend Gowran Park will host an Open Singles Stableford competition. Open to visitors and members, it will be held on Saturday 30th April through to Monday 2nd May. Timesheets are already getting busy so an early reservation is advised – telephone 056 7726699 or book online Weekly Open Singles -Thursday 21st April 2016 Our regular Open Singles last Thursday saw a great turnout. The overall winner was Jamie Tennyson (15), Callan GC, with 41 points. Mark Reade (17) Ballymoney GC took 2nd place with 40 points. The competition continues this week with a timesheet in place and also available online. Inter-Club Update- It was a week of mixed fortunes for our interclub teams. The Duggan Cup team beat Kilkenny but the Provincial Towns team lost to Kilkenny and the All Ireland Fourball team lost to Portarlington. Members Weekly 9 Hole Competition 1st Mary McEvoy 22 points 2nd Jamie Lawler 21 points 3rd MJ Farrell 21 points Birdie Hole was the 9th and was won by Alex Dunne Free members draw entry Dave Fitzpatrick The ever popular 9 hole competition continues this Wednesday with prizegiving after the golf. Matchplay The draws are up in the locker room. Please make sure to play your match before the close off date. Golfer of the Year Our Golfer of the Year comprises all the Monthly Medals, Singles Matchplay, Foursomes Matchplay, 1 White V-Par, 1 White Stroke, Presidents Prize and Captains Prize. The points structure hasn’t changed and is displayed on the notice board in the locker room. Upcoming Golfer of the Year competitions 8th May Monthly Medal 12th June Monthly Medal Updated table will be available next week. LADIES: Wed 20th April, 18 Hole Strokeplay 1st Mary McEvoy (36) 70 nett 2nd Eithne Byrne (31) 74 nett A.I.G Junior Cup The ﬁrst round was played last Sunday against Carlow Golf Club with three players away in Carlow and two at home. Gowran Park had the away draw. Sinead Kearney was beaten on the 18th by Niamh Bolger however Judy Dick had a great win over her opponent Jill Jennings on the 18th. Kate Hennessy’s match went to the 2nd extra hole where she came out victorious and Rachel Dick won her match on the 13th in Gowran. Nora Barron was defeated on the 16th at home, however a great all round performance by Gowran Park sees them through to the next round where they will meet the Royal Curragh. Best of luck ladies. Fixtures Thursday 28th April Open

Singles Visitors €15 Member €5 Saturday 30th Apr - Mon 2nd May Open Singles Visitors €20 Member €5

Callan New members integration competition: We will be holding a new members integration competition in a few weeks time and this will be a great way for new members to meet your fellow club members in a friendly yet competitive atmosphere where winning is not the goal. New member will be paired with regular club members and we hope this will help you enjoy your new club that bit more and introduce you to the friendly and helpful atmosphere that our club is renowned for. Watch this space for beginning dates which will be announced shortly. Friday Mixed competition: The Friday social mixed competition is on again this week from 5pm to 6pm and all are welcome. Interclub competitions 2016: The ladies were out on Saturday with our Minor Cup team in action and then our ladies Junior Foursomes were out. Club foursomes and scratch cup matchplay 2016: If you wish to play in the club foursomes competition or the scratch cup this year please submit your details on the entry forms in the men’s locker room as this is the last week for entry. Entry this year is still only €6 for the foursomes and €10 for the scratch cup. 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 0567725136. Men’s Competitions: Thirty five gentlemen from the RGA played on Monday the 18th last in ideal conditions for the prestigious Jack O’Shea Trophy. After a vigorously fought 18 holes Don Bolger came through the pack to win with a score of 27 points and claim the fabelous Jack O’Shea trophy for 2016. The category A winner on countback was John Grace with a score of 25 points and in 2nd place was Pat Mulrooney with Tom Walsh in 3rd place with a score of 23 points. Category B winner was Patrick McMurrow with a score of 26 points on countback, in 2nd place was Michael Comerford with 26 points and in 3rd place was Joe Kavanagh with 26 points. In the senior alliance held in the Gold Coast we had a great performance from Paddy Grace who came 2nd in his category on the 7th of April last. Winner of The open Wednesday competition on the 20th of Aprll sponsored by O’Dwyers Golf stores was Keith O’Dwyer (11) with 39 points, in 2nd place was Josh Ronan (18) with 38 points and best visitor was Robert Kearney (14) with 34 points. There were seven 2’s recorded on the day by Martain O’Halloran and Josh Ronan on the 4th, Sean Brett on the 14th and Michael Byrne, Ian Gough, Paul Norris and Eddie Tallent on the 16th. Best Gross scare was Paul Madigan on 32 points. Our

weekend competition for men was a fourball and 38 teams took part. Our winners on a scare of 45 points were Jimmy Dunne and Bernard Moore on count back in 2nd place on 45 points were Johnny Kennedy and Roland Komer and in 3rd place on a score of 44 points were Jamie Tennyson and Darren Comerford. We had eight players in the 2’s club Ian Fitzpatrick JJ Murphy Patrick O’Keeffe and Michael Byrne on the 4th Michael Daly on the 8th and Roland Komer and John Hayes on the 14th. Ladies Competitions: Results from the ladies 18 hole team competition held on the 19th April was in 1st place Teresa O’Neill and Rita O’Neill on 71.6 and in 2nd place was Helen McCormack and Breda Ryan on 72.2. The ladies 9 hole stablefor competition was won by Maura Holden on 13 points. The ladies held the Heron Trophy competition on Sunday last and they had a fantastic game of golf in almost perfect conditions which came down to the last nine holes to decide on a winner. Catherine Dore was 1st with a score of 36 points and in 2nd place was Noelle Cody on 36 points closely followed home by Anna Starr with 35 points. The gross prize on the day went to Breda Ryan on 23 points. Out on Saturday 23rd was our Minor Cup team of Teresa O’Neill, Berna Walsh, Ena Kennedy, Marian Butler and Anna Starr against Kilkenny. We had home advantage and the ladies at home in true Callan tradition never gave an inch and won all three matched and our away ladies won one and drew the other for a very comphrensive win. Well done ladies a fantastic win and a sign that this team will go far. Fixtures weekending 1st May: Wednesday 27th April: Open singles stableford sponsored by O’Dwyers Golf Stores. Thursday 28th April: Senior Ladies tee time 10am-12am Saturday 30thApril: 4 person Champagne scramble Sunday 1st May: 4 person Champagne scramble Monday 2nd May: RGA Tee time 11am-1am Tuesday 3rd May: Ladies Day with an 18 and 9 hole competition(s) Course condition update: The course has recovered well from the wet weather of late and the hollow coring of greens has been completed. Club Lotto: Week 5 Results for a jackpot of €1750 and the numbers drawn were 8,10,25. There was no winner. There were 3 lucky dip winners of €30 each Rita Young, JJ Egan and Jimmy Hillman. The sellers were John Kirwan and Murt Cuddihy. Next week’s jackpot is €1850. We would like to thank you for your support as this is a vital part of our club and the people behind running it deserve our sincere thanks as they do Trojan work which may sometimes be forgotten. Ladies Spring League: The ladies spring league is now up and underway and the team sheets are up in the ladies locker room. The spring league is due to be completed by the end of May so please ladies get all matches played on time. Rules of golf you may not know: You cannot place a water bottle on a green and use it as a level to determine how a putt will break. DECISION 14-3/12.5 Golf Joke of the week: “Mildred, shut up” cried the golfer at his nagging wife. “Shut up or you’ll drive me out of my mind.” “That,” snapped Mildred, “wouldn’t be a drive...that would be a gimme putt.”

27 APRIL 2016 Kilkenny Reporter

Sport

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Sport

Our minors had a great start. Pics: Donal Foley

Ciaran Burke, Offaly is confronted by Colum Prenderville

James Bergin leaves Stephen Leonard stranded

Chris Kavanagh shows leadership qualities

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Sport

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27 APRIL 2016 Kilkenny Reporter

Soccer

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27 APRIL 2016 Kilkenny Reporter