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Quality has no fear of time

Pics: John Healy Wood carver, James Sanches proudly displays his woven chair, proof positive that quality has no fear of time

Martha Bolger, Geraldine Moran, Mary Hilda Cavanagh, Cynthia Deane, Eileen Curtis

VTOS participants Magner, Frances Grey, Lily Neary, Theresa Fogarty, Ann Nolan and Joan Walsh at the woodcarving exhibition in MacDonagh Junction

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A rival for loaves and fishes JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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Arts and crafts

Murty Brennan, right, and Sheila Donnelly with the locals at Kujawia family day

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PICS: MARTIN DOHENY Taekwondo demonstration

Laser group

Oisín Kearney, Edel Bolger, Órlaith Kearney and Mark Hayes Una Galwey with Lauren Devlin

Noah Kennedy, aged 5, getting his face painted

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Polish, polished and truly brilliant JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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Superb models at MacDonagh Junction

Above: Delighted to walk the catwalk and (right) Marta Goracki, Louise Bourke, Murty Brennan and Eva Boska

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25 MAY 2016 Kilkenny Reporter

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A good crowd at City Hall for Tom Brettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mayoral Reception

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Tom Brett took family and friends down memory lane with a slide presentatuion of half a century of photography

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25 MAY 2016 Kilkenny Reporter

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Event of the week

Moneenroe National School Golf Classic Calling all golfers! The Moneenroe National School Golf Classic is being held on Saturday June 4 in aid of new computers for the students. Tee times are from 8am to 1pm at Castlecomer Golf Club. Entry for a team of four is â&#x201A;Ź100 and includes a three-course meal. All funds will go directly towards the new computers. To book Call 087-631 5852. For more information contact Nicola on 086-394 3568, golfclassic@moneenroens.ie or visit www.moneenroens.ie/golf

Gym of the week

The Watershed 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.

Business of the week

DVD of the week

The Hateful Eight While racing toward the town of Red Rock in post-Civil War Wyoming, bounty hunter John â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hangmanâ&#x20AC;? Ruth (Kurt Russell) and his fugitive prisoner (Jennifer Jason Leigh) encounter another bounty hunter (Samuel L. Jackson) and a man who claims to be a sheriff. Hoping to find shelter from a blizzard, the group travels to a stagecoach stopover located on a mountain pass. Greeted there by four strangers, the eight travelers soon learn that they may not make it to their destination after all.

Album of the week

A Moon Shaped Pool by Radiohead With their ninth studio album, Radiohead move beyond the existential angst that made them musicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preeminent doomsayers. A Moon Shaped Pool turns out to be Radioheadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most melodically accessible collection, almost meditative in its ethereal midtempo loveliness, yet shot through with the kind of edgy details that never quite let a listener relax. It is chill-out music to put your nerves on edge and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love it more with every listen.

Game of the week

Kilkenny Tile Store

Overwatch

Kilkenny Tile Store is located in Irish town, Kilkenny City, and has been in business for over 20 years. They have a great reputation for topquality wall and floor tiles, excellent customer service and ranges that are a little different. The well-stocked shop always has a huge selection of tiles available, ready to take away at competitive prices. Call into the store or visit www.kilkennytilestore.ie

Overwatch is a team based shooter from renowned games studio: Blizzard. What sets this shooter apart is the wide array of unique heroes for you to fight with. Each hero has their own set of abilities, be it Cyborg Ninja, Volatile Mercenary or Super-Intelligent or Genetically Engineered Gorilla. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about teamwork, whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the thick of it, defending your team with energy shields or supporting them by amplifying their damage. Every hero has a role to fill.

Store of the week

Goods

Movie of the week

Green Room

Goods is Kilkennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading ladies fashion store with an extensive range of brands all under one roof. The store, on High Street, focuses on fashion, lingerie, cosmetics & footwear for stylish women of all ages. Their Benetton range also caters for children up to 12 years of age. Goodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award winning lingerie department is second to none. They offer a free fitting service and they are the only HSE approved shop in the South East catering to women who have had breast cancer surgery.

Book of the week

Lean in 15: The Shape Plan, by Joe Wicks Lean in 15: The Shape Plan introduces a new way of eating and training to build lean muscle and burn more fat. Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach, has helped hundreds of thousands of people transform their bodies and feel amazing. In the Shape Plan, he shares 100 delicious recipes and four new workouts to take your fitness to the next level.

Green Room is a brilliantly crafted horror-thriller starring Patrick Stewart as a diabolical club owner who squares off against an unsuspecting but resilient young punk band. The Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Rights are finishing up an unsuccessful tour when they get an unexpected booking at an isolated, run-down club. Things start to get sinister when they witness an act of violence backstage that they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meant to see.Trapped in the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s green room, the band must face off against the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s depraved owner and his team of vicious henchmen to escape.

App of the week

Kicknotes You guessed itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;this is a note taking app. There are a lot of notes apps for Windows, but this one sets itself apart with its extra features, specifically the voice to text converter. You can also type, draw or just save a voice recording. One more plus â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the type of person who likes to write down sensitive information (bank account numbers, passwords, etc.) Kicknotes can be passcode protected.

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Make Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota Ford Toyota Nissan Toyota Toyota Toyota Skoda Toyota Toyota Toyota Toyota Peugeot Toyota

Model Aygo 1.0L X-Play Avensis 1.6L D-4-D Luna Yaris Hybrid Lux Auto Yaris 1.0L Aura Yaris 1.0L 5Dr Aura Yaris 1.0L 5Dr Aura Yaris 1.0L 5Dr Terra Yaris 1.0L 5Dr Terra Fiesta 1.25L Yaris 1.0L 5Dr Sport Micra 1.2L 5Dr Yaris 1.0L 5Dr Yaris 1.0L SOL Auris 1.4L D-4-D SOL Fabia 1.6Tdi Ambition Auris 1.4L D-4-D Terra Auris 1.4L D-4-D Terra Auris 1.4L D-4-D Terra Megane 1.5L dCi Expression 308 Active 1.6Hdi Auris 1.4L D-4-D Terra

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Model Auris Van Auris Van Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra Corolla 1.33L Luna Corolla 1.4L D-4-D Terra Fluence 1.5l Dci Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Strata Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Aura Avensis 2.0L D-4-D Terra iX35 1.7L Dsl Verso 2.0L D-4-D Luna iX35 1.7L Crdi

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Re. Planning permission is sought by Torca Developments Ltd. to construct 52-unit residential estate at (Former James Stephens G.A.A. Club practice pitch) Nuncio Rd. Deansground, Kilkenny, to comprise as follows: 26 No. 2 , 3 & 4 bedroom, 2 storey terraced houses, 2 No. 3 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached houses & 2 No. 3 storey apartment blocks each containing 11 No. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, new vehicular and pedestrian access to public road, amenity landscaped pocket park with childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play area, demolition of existing single storey changing rooms, and all associated site development works and boundary treatments. The development site adjoins: 1. Saint Joseph`s Convent which is a protected structure (National Inventory Reference No. 12002001) 2. Saint Joseph`s Convent School which is a protected structure (National Inventory Reference No. 12002002) 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. Signed: Gittens Murray Architects Ltd., No. 5 William Street, and Kilkenny. Tel No: 056-7753933. web:www.gmarch.net

Planning Permission is sought by Colin and Amy Pollock to construct a two storey dwelling house, domestic garage, new site entrance to public road, new bore hole well, provision of a new treatment plant & percolation area and all associated site developments works at Baunmore, Clara, 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. Signed: Gittens Murray Architects Ltd., No. 5 William Street, Kilkenny. Tel No: 056-7753933. web:www.gmarch.net

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This could prove a challenging week for all signs with the after effects of Saturday’s Full Moon still being felt as Venus opposes Mars and Saturn and Pluto move into aspect. With Mercury now in direct motion however, arriving at decisions should be easier Indeed, though negotiations could prove tough and yes, at times appear near collapse, you could yet arrive at conclusion before the end of the month. Mercury has now stationed in your sign and from Earth perspective seems to be moving forward once more. It could feel as though you too are once again ‘on the move’. Yet Mars and Pluto are still retrograde so it could be that some matters are still not concluded to your satisfaction. It would be understandable if you were more than a little irritated. Midweek, Venus (moving through your sign) opposes Mars. As this coincides with a sharp angle between Jupiter and Saturn (also in Mutable signs) you may find yourself either caught between a rock and a hard place or spinning so many plates that even with your natural talent for multi-tasking you feel stressed and even in danger of ‘burn out’. This could yet prove a demanding week for all signs. Venus opposes Mars midweek as Jupiter and Saturn arrive at key aspect. Many people could feel torn - you included. The issue for you may centre on whether or not you’ve taken on more than is reasonable and yes, health could be an issue. Of course, it’s always possible that you’ll be affected by the behaviour of others and developments in their lives . Challenges, tension and rare opportunity mark the next seven days.Venus’opposition to Mars coincides with Jupiter’s apparent right-angle to Saturn.Think of this as multiple cross-roads. Some will surely decide it’s time to change direction - even if the route chosen is unfamiliar. Others may decide they’ve come far enough and that the whole process is exhausting

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It’s the turn ofVenus to oppose Mars this week (following on from the Full Moon and the Sun’s opposition to Mars). Add to that Jupiter’s apparent right angle to Saturn and it seems likely that all signs will experience cosmic punctuation marks this week.Whilst you might prefer to direct traffic, it’s perhaps more likely that you’ll be caught up in a traffic jam as you allow paper-work, due diligence, checking etc etc to be processed. Venus opposes Mars this week. (The last time this happened in this part of the zodiac was in 1969). With Jupiter and Saturn (the business cycle) also reaching a critical point in their cycle, you could arrive at a make or break moment. It would be understandable if one commercial partnership came to an end - and probably because numbers no longer stack up. Venus opposes Mars as Jupiter arrives at square with Saturn and all soon after Mercury, in your opposite sign, turns direct. These next seven days then could be hugely important with developments coming at you thick and fast. Endings and beginnings may be on collision course. Obviously all signs will be affected and yes, the cosmic weather could prove stormy. Yet these very conditions could suit you.

This could prove a stormy week for all signs with Venus opposing Mars (in your sign) and Jupiter at apparent right-angles to Saturn (also moving through your sign). And yes, you could be in the eye of the storm. Of course, it’s always possible that someone close has worked themselves just too hard and that they now need extra support. The knock-on effect from last Saturday’s Full Moon may be felt for some time. With Jupiter reaching an important aspect with Saturn (your ruling planet) and as Venus opposes Mars, tensions could run high all week. The‘good’news is that Mercury is now moving forward (and in another of the Earth signs) so progress could yet be made. Whilst not wishing to be negative, the Full Moon next weekend coinciding as it does with the Sun’s opposition to Mars, together with Mercury’s station at the base of your solar chart suggests a degree of turmoil. Of course this could play out productively offering nearperfect conditions for a major clear out. It’s the turn of Venus and Mars to straddle the backbone of your solar chart this week. Just as they oppose one another, Jupiter and Saturn appear at right-angles - again involving Mutable signs. To add to that, next Sunday’s Last Quarter Moon is in your sign. The combined effect suggests the coming days will be prove challenging.

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the points for a rampant ’Bridge

Enda clears: ‘Bridge goalkeeper Enda Cleere had a super game

Murphy confrontation: Edward Murphy, the ‘Bridge and Tom Murphy battle for possession

Pics: Donal Foley Ciaran Ryan attempts to block Aidan Cleere

James Moran and Robert Lennon in control for the ‘Bridge

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Town champs after battle Thomastown United 1, Evergreen 1 (Thomastown won 9-8 penalties) JIMMY RHATIGAN JIMMYRHATIGAN@GMAIL.COM

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25 MAY 2016 Kilkenny Reporter

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of Titanic proportions

Many hardy souls braved the elements and were rewarded with a scintillating scrap

Pics: Donal Foley A clash and a splash

Concentration is the name of the game

Everyone’s heading in the same direction

Thomastown’s focus is ﬁrmly on going forward

25 MAY 2016 Kilkenny Reporter

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Happiness is winning a soccer crown

All pics: Donal Foley

Jack Morrissey, scorer of Kilkennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal from play, is shadowed by Regis Madiga

Team captain, Ned Kirwan

Ciaran Brennan, in brilliant form in his second game of the day

25 MAY 2016 Kilkenny Reporter

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teens escape to victory

Our fantastic young guns: All-Ireland soccer champs, Kilkenny U16

Flying the black and amber in Tipp

Although outnumbered, Eoghan Moylan still did the business

Darragh Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keeffe keeps tabs on Lee Costelloe

25 MAY 2016 Kilkenny Reporter